Reedy Breaks the Silence VP Meets with Students to Discuss Restructuring

INSIDE: ALL NEW ARTS & CULTURE PULL-OUT THE OBSERVER Volume 17, Number 2 College at Lincoln Center, Fordham University, New York October 6,1993 Reedy Breaks The Silence VP Meets with Students to discuss Restructuring

By Vivian Lake required course. schools was another concern Reedy voiced, "There's a limit to the cuts," said Reedy. The United Student Government will Reedy emphasized that the university saying he believed there was grade inflation CLC couldn't survive a $2 million cut in if s submit an alternate proposal for restructur- could not afford to offer all majors on both at CLC. "If one school [Fordham College] budget (the size of if s deficit), he said. ing in late November to Gerard Reedy, S.J., campuses. "We will have majors that will be has nine percent A's, and the other [CLC] Reedy mentioned "debt service on the Vice-President for Academic Affairs and on one [campus or the other," he said. He has fourteen percent A's, the schools have dorm" is also putting a financial strain on the architect of the restructuring of also pointed out that "there are certain de- different ways of grading," he said. USG CLC. The Observer reported last year that Fordham's undergraduate schools. partments that are underused [at CLC] and was quick to point out that CLC's adult the new dorm was financed with bonds At a meeting with USG members on there are others that are underused [at Rose student population could be responsible for issued by The New York State Dormitory September 30, Reedy presented his model, Hill]." higher grades, but Reedy disagreed, citing Authority, and that by the time the bonds and listened to the concerns of senators re- Large majors such as English and Psy- the drop from twenty percent at Rose Hill. mature, the total cost of the dorm would be garding the restructuring, the future of CLC, chology will probably continue to be of- Although Reedy's plan seeks to dimin- $150 million. and the lack of student representation on fered at both campuses, said Reedy. CLC ish the differences between Fordham Col- Whatever the final outcome of the re- committees that will be discussing alternate will retain its Theater and Art programs, lege and CLC, several USG members said structuring, Reedy said the three most im- plans. and will start absorbing the business school they believe the restructuring could hurt portant elements of Fordham's identity must Reedy did not specify his reasons for next fall. " The accounting division from enrollment by appealing only to traditional be preserved, "New York City, Jesuit, and meeting with the USG, but one senator said CBA [The College of Business Administra- students who live on campus. Catholic." Reedy was concerned about the Teach-in, a tion] will move to CLC next year," said " As a commuting student, I don't want The USG discussed two areas of utmost USG-sponsored forum last month during Reedy. The Science program might be to be disenfranchised," said Thiesen. "Some concern to CLC students: the move of cer- which faculty members told students about moved to Rose Hill, he said. Of the effect on people here believe CLC is going to be sac- tain programs to Rose Hill, and the future of the restructuring plans, and explained the currenfitudents, Reedy said, "There is an rificed to preserve Rose Hill," he said. It was adult students at CLC. effects of the budget cuts made over the unwritten contract with students to offer also pointed out that CLC flow attracts two Reedy was told that his proposal to elimi- summer. what is in the catalogue." types of students, and the restructuring will nate the duplication of majors would de- As he summarized his plan, Reedy em- . , Teaching a literature course at CLC this reduce its appeal to both adults and com- crease enrollment, and thus lose money in- phasized the need to counteract the effects semester has exposed Reedy to the muters. stead of saving it. . Trish Preston, a non- of the deficits in the undergraduate schools. intergenerabonal nature of CLC "The adult Reedy agreed to accept an alternate plan traditional Senator, said most adult students "The graduate schools pay for the deficit," experience really counts," he said. from the USG (the faculty will also be sub- couldn't travel to Rose Hill to take courses. he said, "this means they can't do>what they "I want more adult students," he said, "I'm mitting one), and agreed to student repre- Neil Theisen, a Junior Senator, pointed out want to do [financially]," He stressed that, looking for ideas." sentation on committees, stressing that he that commuting students would not enjoy this couldn't continue, nor could budget Standardizing grading policies in both cuts of the size implemented this summer. an extra 45-minute ride to Rose Hill for a continued on page 3 Catholic Universities Discuss Papal Document

Ex Corde Ecclesiae Spurs Debate on Church Doctrine vs. Academic Freedom

Courtesy The Ram adaptable to the very specific cases of Ameri- was too vague and did not specify how ACCU members claim the vagueness of By Raymond Lombardo can universities." much control the bishops would exercise in the terms allows too much leeway for the the universities. bishops, in effect allowing them to become The Presidents of 28 Catholic colleges He added, "There are more regulations and universities met at the Rose Hill campus There was also discussion on the ques- another player in the universities. in Ex Corde than there should be. The on September 27 for the first of five regional tion of theological teaching. Ex Conie Ecclesiae The traditional role, of the Catholic uni- document should be more inspirational, meetings to discuss the implementation of a seeks to maintain consistency with Catholic versity as a place where reason in dialogue Church document. Ex Corde Ecclesiae. recognizing a system of governance by in- tradition in theology, and contains a more with faith would be jeopardized by the regu- The document, in the words of Benito direct way for the Church to do so. The latory atmosphere of Ex Corde Ecclesiae. Lopez, Executive Director of the Associa- ACCU feels that the universities could moni- Although the ACCU's reaction to Ex tor the consistency of a theologian without Corde was not generally receptive, there tion of Catholic Colleges and Universities, f "promotes a relationship between the Why do we have to interference. were some positive accomplishments. The Church and the universities and seeks to CHare addressed the point, stating, "Ex participants all agreed that meeting di- promote an institutional Catholic identity." assume a quarrel Corde should promote Catholic colleges, not rectly with the bishops would be more pro- The ACCU convened at Fordham to de- correct them. If a theologian is inconsis- ductive and allow for a more efficient pro- cide whether or not I'.x Conk Ecclesiae, in its between universi- tent, the colleges would point it out." He cess. The bishops will be invited to the next present form, is acceptable to the universi- added later, "Why do we have to assume a meeting in February 1994. ties. ties and the church?' quarrel between universities and the The participants agreed on the need for a American Catholic universities are sen- church? The negative and suspicious tone positive tone for the document, which dis- sitive about the amount of direct Church should be replaced with an expression of cusses the common challenges facing the control, since most, including Fordham, are confidence in the universities," universities. dependent universities freely cluxwin;' Cn- independent. To maintain accreditation, Others .it the meeting were not ns con- O"Hare summed up the challenge of the tholicism" they must maintain the free exchange of ciliatory, claiming that the universities universities and bishops when he stressed, Some of the regulatory aspects of the ideas cult Id only lose independence by being "There is a need to look at problems of document which provoked controversy in- American Catholic universities and address bound to llx Conk, citing article 8 of the Joseph CTI lare,S,L President of Pordham cluded a provision pertaining to running the document to the peculiar strengths, document which characterized bishop University, expressed the concerns of nwiny the university in conjunction with the bish- weaknesses and problems of the universi- oversight of universities as "suitable" and in attendance when he stated that llx Corde ops, This provoked response from mr.ny of ties mid help us address those problems. "should be an inspirational document, those assembled, claiming thnl the phrase "moderation." /; mm . PI C Observer - Page 5

Page 2 - CLC Observer - October 6,1993 NEWS AIDS Watch

By Clare Saliba All numbers are from the Centers for Disease New infections among IV drug users rose Control and Prevention (CDC) quarterly HWI 16,198 over the first half of 1993. AIDS Surveillance Report and are, in the case of The distribution between racial back- AIDS Cases Among Adults graphics, cumulative through June 30,1993. grounds was uneven. Whites accounted for The numbers for December 1992 were cumula- 161,718 cases in the United States as of June By Exposure Category tive through December 31. Graphics are not to 30. Blacks ranked second with 97,794 re- scale. ported AIDS cases. Hispanics followed with Between December 31,1992 and June 30, 52^531. Asian Americans accounted for 2036 1993 61,942 new cases of AIDS were diag- cases. There were 657 cases among Ameri- Gay and Bisexual nosed in the United States. The total number can Indians and Eskimos. There were 654 Males Men of cases rose from 253,448 in December to cases in which race or ethnic background 273,990 315,390 in June. That is an average of 342 was unknown. 172,085 /iv Drug Users new cases each day of the first six months of New York City still leads the nation in Females 73,610 1993. the number of diagnosed AIDS cases, gain- 36,690 Adult and adolescent AIDS cases totaled ing 7,984. New York City's cumulative total Males 55,698 eterosexuals 310,680 by June 30. The number of males is now 52^238, roughly an 85% increase from Females 17,912 infected with the HIV virus was 273,990, December 31,1992. New York State has a 21,873 roughly seven times that of females who total of 60,570 cases. California, with 58,016 Males 8,572 accounted for 36,690 cases. From December cases, follows NY. New Jersey, with 17,255 emales 13,30 31,1992 to June 30,1993,4,710 AIDS cases cases, ranks fifth among the 50 states in the were reported in children. CDC guidelines number of AIDS cases. Other leading met- Gay and Bisexual define "children" as persons under the age ropolitan areas include Los Angeles and San Francisco, currently ranking second and Transfusions Unknown ale IV Drug Users of 13 at the time of their diagnosis. About emophilia 88% of the infected children, 4,121, contracted third, with 20,334 and 16,254 cases, respec- 5,733 15,060 _ 19,557 AIDS from a mother with or at risk for an tively. 2,762 Males 2,697 Males 3,466 Males 11,915 HIV infection. The total number of deaths of persons Females 2,267 Females 3,145 There were 9,205 new cases diagnosed with AIDS as of June 30 was 194,344; of emales 65 among women and 52,276 among men, of these, 191,834 were adults and adolescents which 29,459 were gay or bisexual. Infec- and 2,510 were children. Between Decem- tions attributed to heterosexual contact rose ber 31,1992 and June 30,1993,22,454 men, 5,619 from 16,254 as of December 31,1992. women and children lost their lives to AIDS, Females accounted for 3,466 of the new het- with an average of 124 deaths each day erosexual cases while males made up for during that period. 2,153, roughly a 74% increase for both groups.

Number of AIDS Cases By Age Group AIDS Cases By Racial Background

170,000 160,000 150,000 140,000 130,000 120,000 110,000 100,000 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 657^ 654 25-29 | 35-39 I 45-49 | 55-59 White Mack Hispanic Asian Unknown Native American/Eskimo 5-12 20-24 30-34 40-44 50-54 60-64 October 6, 1993 - GLC Observer - Page 5

October 6, 1993 - CLC Observer - Page 3 NEWS

still'the question of which educational phi- Reedy/USG losophy will be the dominant one, but if we [CLC and Fordham College] could get to- Bomb Squad Called to CLC wants ideas. gether, and keep a large overlap [of courses], Stephen Bonfa, USG president, said he we could make Fordham an interactive com- was glad, the meeting took place. "The main munity," he said. "If s up to the Board of thing [Reedy] said is that if s out of the Trustees now, and I'm not to happy about administration's hands—if s on to phase that," said Theisen. "suspicious package" mailed to professor two—if s in the hands of the committees," "At least there was a semblance of com- he said. munication," said Stephen Nebgen, a Col- "Reedy listened, and I think [USG] has to lege Council representative who attended By Vivian Lake whether to call the bomb squad. He would turn from being reactionary, to taking ac- the meeting. "For the first time an adminis- The Bomb Squad was called to investi- not describe the package except to say it was tion," said Bonfa. trator admitted that students had no been gate a package delivered to a professor in a box. "I had gone into the meeting with a kept in mind. Now we're putting together a the Social Science Division on the ninth floor At 1:45p.m. three members of the bomb much more combative posture, but Reedy model from the studenf s perspective," he last Monday, The Observer has learned. squad arrived, and three members of EMS. was willing to listen," said Theisea "There's said. The professor, who asked to remain As police, staff and professors watched, anonymous, said the package came from Detective Dennis Mulcahy suited up in a Iran, and did not know the sender. The bullet proof, fire-resisitant, green kevlar suit professor became suspicious because the to take x-rays of the package. The suit, package was unexpected, and because of which resembles a space suit, has its own "the relations between the two countries," oxygen supply. ELECTROLYSIS and decided to call security. Emerging from behind the doors, At about 12:20 p.m. security evacuated Mulkahy handed his partner, Commander BARBARA LEEBOWITZ the west side of the eight, ninth and tenth Walter Boser a slide, as another detective 50 West 34 th Street ( Room 16A6 ) floors, and contacted the police. Within helped him remove his helmet. Dennehy The Me Alpin House minutes two officers arrived at the scene, told his partner the package was heavy. (across from Macy's) which had been sealed off by the hallway The x-ray yielded no definitive informa- New York, N.Y. 10001 fire doors. tion, an a second attempt had to be made. 239-0783 While classes were in session on the east Mulkahy went back in. The second x-ray side of the ninth floor, more police contin- seemed to be no clearer, and Mulkahy went member of: ued to arrive, and Father George McMahon, back in. The dense crowd of police, staffers, AMERICAN ELECTROLOGY ASSOCIATION Vice-President of CLC arrived with Father and administrators waited tensely until a NEW YORK ELECTROLYSIS ASSOCIATION William Dolan, Dean of Students, to speak INTERNATIONAL GUILD OF few minutes later, the doors opened and PROFESSIONALELECTROLOGISTS with the police. Mulkahy yelled, "If s a book!" Richard Porteus, Director of Security, The suspicious package turned out to be strict sterilization procedures said that the areas which would be im- a Persian dictionary. observed safe, comfortable, and permanent results pacted by any explosion were evacuated. "I'm very glad," said the professor. computerized multiple galvanic method The long wait was due to "certain steps" the Detective Mulkahy, when he is not x- referred by physicians police has to take before calling for assis- raying potentially explosive devices, runs specializing in both problem and cosmetic cases tance from the bomb squad. Project Children, a charity that brings Catho- Several professors, unable to get to their lic and Protestan children from Northern FREE CONSULTATION offices because of the sealed doors, waited Ireland to the United States. For his work he in the hallway for news. An officer who will recieve the Nobel Prize for Peace this came through said they were discussing year. They're like typical college roommates. Really really cheap. \.

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Page 4 - CLC Observer - October 6,1993 NEWS Ailey's Legacy

Lives On OTTO

By Traeey D. Reavis On Thursday, September 23rd, exactly students. "Alvin left us his heart, soul 1965 to concentrate on his choreography. one block north and west from the Lincoln and his energy," she said. "And it's our His dance style was based on spirituals, Center building of Fordham University, a job to continue his legacy." blues and jazz, heavy influences from his small crowd of around two hundred New Ailey's legacy began with his early childhood. His work assessed a wide Yorkers stood waiting for the famous un- intoduction to dance at the age of twelve. range of the black experience. The bearded By Karen Sbaschnig veiling. In 1958, the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater choreographer's signature piece was his In celebration of the 35th anniversary of classic "Revelations." A street was also the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, renamed after him earlier this year in his Tuesday, September 7-Thursday, Sep- West 61st street was renamed "Alvin Ailey 'Alvin left us his hometown of Rogers, Texas. tember 9 Place." Ailey, dancer, choreographer and At the Manhattan ceremony, Ruth Fordham University Dorm director, passed away in December of 1989. heart, soul and his Messinger presented Jamison with a proc- Room 1088 The crowd of onlookers—mostly stu- lamation "in honor of Ailey's artistic dents from the dance theater, also located on A radio that belonged to the Residen- energy* legacy." Minutes later, with the onlookers tial Director was taken from the top of 61st street—included Mrs. Joyce Dinkins, counting down to a drum roll, the brand his desk. It was valued at $200. Artistic Director Judith Jamison, and Man- new street sign was revealed. West 61st hattan Borough President Ruth Messinger. debuted in New York Gty. Since then, the street will now be known as Alvin Ailey lamison, teary-eyed and very emotional, Company has toured the United States and Place, where the spirit of the dancer lives Friday, September 10 thanked the crowd for attending. She was six continents to world wide rave reviews. on. Leon Lowenstein Building overjoyed at the sight of the many young Ailey officially retired from dancing in Room 916 3:30 p.m. " A Professor reported that his check book was stolen from the top of his desk. The professor reported that he had observed a suspicious male around his office at the time, but he did not contact security. -"• SPORTS NEWS FLASH**** A few hours later a suspicious male •S^^r - fitting the description provided by the By Fred A. Forte & Scott Fusaro professor was observed on the 6th floor This year, we shared the honor of by security. He was brought to the secu- witnessing what will probably have been rity office but was not in possession of the last traditional pennant race in professional baseball. With the three any property that belonged to the com- division/wild card system going into plainant. Security did not release the effect next season, the New York Yankees couldn't have made their comeback at a identity of the suspect. more exiting time. The Bronx bombers, although eliminated from the pennant race Friday, September 17 * in the final week of the season, made a valiant effort to raise yet another flag in Passageway between Lowenstein and Yankee Stadium, finishing a solid second the Law School place in a strong division before being A commuter student return reported edged out by the reigning world champions, the Toronto Blue Jays. eight cans of Pepsi cola and food were Athletic talent was as evident as it removed from her locker. The student could have been at Yankee Stadium this said doesn't think she locked the combi- season. Offensively, the Yankees finished nation lock properly. The combined with the highest team batting average in the American League. Major contributors value was $10. Abbott [center, with fellow newcomers Paul O'Neill included the high-averaging sure shots, Wade Boggs and Dion James, and power and Spike Owen]: 1 know about the pressure in ' hitters, Danny Tartabull and Mike Friday, September 16 Stanley. Veteran 1st baseman Don Leon Lowenstein Building NwYork, but if you win you're king of the world." "Donnie Baseball" Mattingly held his Quinn Library own at the plate. Defensively, they were all over the place. Veteran shortstop 9:00 a.m. By Luke Vander Linden Mike Gallego is the talk of town. On the A picture frame was removed from "1 don't know," explains Jezz Henry, a One shining star of the team is junior mound, we were blessed with the likes of the corridor outside of the Quinn li- tailback Chris Ross. In the opener against no-hitter tosser Jim Abbott, right hander CLC freshman, commuting from the Bronx, brary. The frame was valued at $5. "I've never seen them play." 'Them" is the Lehigh, Ross had 72 yards of his 122 Scott Kamieniecki, and the invincible Rams, Fordham University's Rose Hill- yards on 12 carries and was rushing Jimmy Key (18-6, ERA 2.83). For all of the based football team which represents better than any Fordham player did all above talent, manager Buck Showalter Tuesday, September 21 last season. Unfortunately, much of this both campuses. Unfortunately, Mr. Lowenstein Library between 6 p.m-7 Henry's sentiment is wide spread among was negated by quarterback Scott Despite the final outcome of the 1993 CLC students. l'ohlmnn s five interceptions in a 12-for- baseball season, the New York Yankees p.m 33 passing performance nnd freshman had a great season nnd should be The team, a member of the three yr. old Marc Kuotf's missed 21-yard field goal Two picture frames were taken from Patriot League, has lost 19 of its last 20 commended for their winning attitude. the wall outside of the Quinn Library. games. However, this season's play has attempt. They've built the foundation tor seasons been infinitely better than last year, even Of the offensive problems, Ross to come. More importantly, they've gained The value of the frames was valued alto* though the Rams lost their first 4 games to estimated, "I don't think we're talking back the respect nnd confidence of New getherat$10. Lehigh, Villa Nova, U I'enn, nnd about things we can't get past." Of the York nnd baseball fans everywhere. Columbia, the "worst" team In collegiate Lehigh Engineers, l'enttinen commanded football rather suidely, "If they were the best, I Senior center Neil I'enttinen said in an •ss that means our conference isn't that interview with New York Newsday, "A strong." lot of our better offensive plnyers The Hams hnv« thuir chance to mnke a graduated.. I'd grade the offense a !)• comeback this season. Will they? Only minus," Conch Larry Clueck was upbeat time and talent will tell. with the defeat. "I see no reason to be clown," he said, also for New York Nowsdny, "There were a lot of positives out there. We had n lot of crunctm. We lust made mistakes." October 6,1993 • GLC Observer - Page 5

Dangerous Liasons

Detective Speaks to Students about Abusive Relationships

By Scott Fusaro On September 28, Detective Lydia Domestic violence is hard to control, Adult Domestic Violence Hotline Martinez, a Domestic Violence Specialist said Martinez. "People sometimes don't in the New York City Police Department, know that they're victims because they 1-800-942|6|0! in |n|lish visited Fordham to speak on spousal abuse rationalize it," she said. One reason that and domestic violence. makes domestic violence so elusive to con- The lecture was sponsored by Campus trol is the fact that a victim of abuse is as Ministries for students in the newly-opened hard to distinguish as is an abuser, she residence hall. "Sexual violence and ha- said. rassment are growing concerns on college Martinez said Domestic violence takes campuses. Fordham University is address- place in all social circles and all socio- ing these issues," saidJEather Richard economic groups, although it may be more Nelson, C.S.P., Director of Campus Minis- disguised among the well-to-do, just as a tries, in a letter to faculty members. victim may be disguised. "When [abusers] The presentation is the second in a se- have contact with the body, the blows go to ries that will span the entire semester. In a the back of the head, [which is ] covered by letter announcing the lectures to faculty hair. Blows go to the center of the body, members, Nelson said they were arranged areas covered by clothing," warned to coincide with the opening of the resi- Martinez. dence hall in order to create "a wholesome Martinez explained the different cat- 1-800-342-7I72 and safe" environment, and to deal with egories of abuse that can transpire in the any problems before they arise. home and the "cycle of violence" that usu- Detective Martinez, who has worked ally occurs. The first form of abuse is one account for every cent spent, or not "I thought [Martinez] described very well with men who batter their partners or chil- emotional abuse, which often arises in the allowing a partner to have any money, so as the problem of domestic violence and vio- dren for the past seven years, performs on form of verbal abuse. Martinez calls emo to keep a spouses dependent and unable to lence in relationships and prepared students average two such presentations a week in tional abuse "the gateway to domestic vio- support themselves, are two forms of finan- well," said Tom DeLuca, professor of Politi- order to raise awareness of domestic violence." It is the simplest and most subtle cial abuse. cal science. 'This is a very important prob- lence, and present a clearer understanding form, of abuse, she said, yet it can leave Martinez said that financial, emotional lem facing American society right now," he of the problem. scars just as deep as other forms of abuse. and psychological abuse can all be accom- said. DeLuca asked his students to attend "There's a lot of understanding about Psychological abuse is an escalated form plished within the law. the presentation. ^ stopping the violence in the street, but a lot of emotional abuse, said Martinez. Driv- Sexual and physical abuse, are what most" Not many students agreed, nor did they of the very, very serious violence—^vio- ing one to the point of paranoia, or instill- people think pf when discussing abuse, are feel the need for education in the subject Of lence that ends up in somebody's death— ing a sense of fear are examples of psycho- the two most serious forms of abuse, said the sparse attendance, sixteen were there to happens at the hands of someone who logical abuse, she said. Martinez, and also the only kinds to which fulfill their requirement for DeLuca's class knows (the victim]," said Martinez. "We Financial abuse is a means by which a outsiders, including law enforcement will and others for various other disciplinary have to stop the violence at home, " she spouse will use finances to torment his or respond. reasons. "I probably wouldn't have gone [if said. her partner, said Martinez. Making some- Whenever domestic violence occurs, it it weren't a class assignment]. I thought it usually follows a pattern which is strikingly was going to be really boring," said Melissa similar in a high percentage of cases, said Dell'Orto, a freshman in DeLuca's class. Martinez. Tension will increase, anger and "Actually I thought it was really good. It New FBI Chief Taught arguing will occur, which will then lead to an was interesting," said Dell'Orto. She gave a outlet of frustration by the batterer in the lot of information. She related it to everyday form of abuse, she said. life." After this occurs, the batterer usually feels Throughout the semester, Fordham will at Fordham Law remorse for his actions and will then apolo- be hosting guest speakers on vital issues gize or make excuses, which are sincere, she facing our society, in particular college stu- said. dents. For more information, contact the counseling center at 636-6384.

:hem develop a safety plan, _ ;?$ fHelj) them think through steps to take if their partner-;; > ^becomes abusive again ' '-) V^V- ' *Make a list of people they can call in an emergency : *Sugges they put together and hide a suitcase with clothing, money and personal documents *If you suspect a battering incident is occuring, Call the

•s •'' police immediately . i "•Let your friend know you care and are willing to listen *Do not blame them for what is happening to them 4Help them to se that they must make their own Now FDI Chief Louis Freeh decisions about their life. , ,' "Identify resources in your community that are lty Vivian Luke the post of FDI Director by President Clinton and committed to helping victims of abuse Judge Louis J. Freeh, new head of the Federal won Scnntc confirmation in August. Bureau of Investigation, wns tm adjunct professor Prior to his conriiiiialioii Freeh made public at the School of Law, sutel the Dean's office. his commitment to recruit more women and mi-

Jolin Stocker, Editor In Chief • Anastasia Damianakos, Managing Editor Vivian Lake, News Editor Bristow Speaks on THE Clare Saliba, Asst. Navs Editor Tina Filiato, Features Editor Restructuring OBSERVER Adam Wolvek, Arts & Culture Editor John Champion, Commentary Editor Fred Forte, Sports Editor Dear Editor, Anastasia Damianakos, Photography Editor I would like to provide some additional perspective to your September FOUNDED 1980 Elizabeth Stone, Faculty Consultant 8th coverage of our 'Deficit Devastation'. It is true that we could not cut 65 courses (not the 71 reported) without causing harm to some students. While I profoundly regret having to make these cuts, I believe, that the damage has been relatively limited and localized and that much of the inconvenience was caused by two factors that should not again arise: the course schedule was shaped before the nature of the new financial restraints were known and the cuts were made after the registration of returning students. Most of the lost courses fall in the SPEAK UP! following categories: A. Courses with very low enrollments, that would probably have been Due to all the radical changes taking place canceled 27 B. Sections of the courses with other sections remaining in the same at CLC, The Observer felt it important to sit sesion, day or evening 20 C. Sections of courses with sections remaining in the other session 7 in on a Faculty Senate meeting at which Fr. The procedure from time immemorial at CLC has been to over schedule courses each term in an attempt to sustain small majors, and then to cancel most of the O'Hare, S.J. was the key speaker. courses in category A at the last moment. Last summer's cuts simply moved forward the loss of category A by two months. The practice of over scheduling Fr. O'Hare made a few brief comments had forced us to notify adjunct faculty on the eve of the term that their courses concerning the financial state of the had been canceled, or that they had been "bumped" in that course by a full-time faculty member whose own course was too small to run. I can tell you that university as well as discuss the less than having to communicate such bad news to a loyal instructor the day before classes begin is both ethically more repellent and programatically less efficient than exciting idea of changing or amending the doing so several months before the beginning of the term. Sections of courses in categories B and C remain available at other times official statement or focus of the university of the week. In the future some of our multiple-section courses may have fewer sections than in the past. However, we will enhance the timing and cycling of the that appears in most school literature. substantial number of remaining sections so that future course schedules are as When finished, Fr. O'Hare asked if there student-friendly as possible. We owe such a schedule to our students, many of whom work and balance a variety of obligations. It would be very helpful for were any questions concerning any current students who are having scheduling problems to provide the deans with specific details so that we may consider them when we build future schedules. issues pertaining to the university. A paltry Fewer sections and classes mean larger classes. I am very disturbed by reports of some of the introductory science sections bursting at the seams and of two questions were asked, of which the English Composition sections that approach the limit for that pivotal course. We will do better next term as we absorb the lessons and correct the mistakes of the first, a question concerning the,facu||y Fall. We have already added an additional section of Composition this term to reduce the strain. My guess is that class size will rise from 15.5 in 1992-1993 to health insurance policy (directed to Fr. about 20 this year, still below that of Fordham College and comparable private O'Hare), a valid concern, was shielded by liberal arts colleges of quality. Classes remain comfortably small in the upper- level courses and where pedagogy requires it, as in Acting, Filmmaking, Dominic Ballestra, President of the Faculty Photography, and Journalism. One happy consequence of all the cutting is that several faculty have observed that for the first time in years they have classes in Senate and Chair of the Philosophy their majors that are^sufficiently large to teach. The question of average class size, large introductory sections and Department at Rose Hill. sufficiency of courses in the majors relate to the larger issue of restructuring. My hope is that as restructuring proceeds, we will be able to increase faculty The lack of questions was not due to poor coverage of at least some of our introductory courses so that average class sizes attendance. To the contrary, the room was there falls somewhat to more comfortable levels. filled with over 30 people some of whom Sincerely, had to stand. Edward Bristow The greatest concern that both The Observer Dean CLC as well as our constituents, the students, have is that when the president of the university asks for questions, especially in Yearbook Response such an unclear time here at CLC, the Dear Editor, members of the Faculty Senate address the As a 1993 graduate of Fordham University, I am ashamed to show concerns of vital issues at hand. Tough anyone my yearbook. It was the worst yearbook I have ever seen and a mockery to the Class of 1993. Michael Harrigan, the Editor In Chief, could not even be times call for direct, tough questions. To do trusted to edit a coloring book. The yearbook looks like a 5-year old put this together, not "educated" college students. any less would be a detrimental to the life After waiting several months to receive my yearbook, I was so excited to see the package come in the mail... until I saw the cover. The cover design was of CLC. a sign of worse things to come. In disgust, 1 screamed in horror as I turned each The Observer is the independent newspaper of the College at ' page to see how my four years at Fordham were compiled in this book. The pictures were dark, blurry, and visually unappealing. While I realize the Lincoln Center, Fordham University, New York, NY. The opin- Yearbook staff were financially strapped and could not afford color photos, they ions expressed in The Observer, including those in the columns, could have chosen better pictures to show the life and vitality of Fordham but letters, and graphics, are those of the individual writer or artist. instead they made my alma mater look as if it were on its last leg. CLC proudly states it represents the diversity of the city yet the candid Those expressed in the editorials share the opinions of the shots do not reflect that. Most of the candid shots were not of graduating seniors editorial board. No part of The Observer - including articles, j but of sophomores and juniors and the friends of the editors of the yearbook advertisements, photographs, and graphics may be reproduced (most of whom were non students of color.) It is clear the yearbook staff did not show their best despite the editor's claim they displayed a dedicated effort. They in any way, shape or form without the expressed written consent had no vested interest in the yearbook since of the seven editors, only one wfls a of the editorial board. For details contact The Observer, Box 18, senior nt the time, I hope the dean of the university and Michnel Hnrrignn write Lincoln Center Campus, Fordham University, NY, NY 10023, to every single member of the Class of 1993 and apologize for making us buy this piece of trash they call a yearbook or refund us our moneyHlt Room 420, (212) - 636-6255/6256. ; From one disgusted alumni INSIDE: MIRACLE ON 42ND STREETJA2. CLC THEATER GOES ABSURD A4, SONS OF ELVIS A5. ARTS & CULTURE

THE OBSERVER * FORDHAM UNIVERSITY * THE COLLEGE AT LINCOLN CENTER * OCTOBER 7th EDITION Depeche Mode: The Observer Interview

By Lori Majewski Arts Editor Emeritus relying on you. It sort of gives life A new dimension. I've found during No stranger to the myth and madness the European tour that if s really hard that surrounds Depeche Mode, my best to be away from her. Before it was friend and I used to trek down to Astor just the band — the band was every- Place with a picture of the band's thing. Then, all of a sudden, the band frontman, Dave Gahan, in our teenaged isn't everything. When you're 20,21 1 hands. Thirty minutes later, we'd emerge you're just touring around on a bu - from the street's busy barber shop in our and if s a gang and that was our lit. newly buzzed Depeche hair-dos. But now we're in our 30s, we've;: >t Things have changed since then. For families, and I think that's why . e one, I have a nice, neat, "bob" cut with won't be making as many records in bangs now, while Gahan is sporting long the next ten years or doing as many hair and a goatee. Songwriter Martin tours. Things haven't changed. It's Gore still looks the same but he's penned harder also to make records, to be up some surprisingly uplifting material more creative, to be more spontane for the band's new album, "Songs of ous. It gets harder and harder. Faith and Devotion." Observer Tread that on the last tour And Andrew Fletcher, known to his you personally had to steer clear c> fans and bandmates as Fletch, sitting Dave for a while because he became before me in a black, long-sleeved tee, unbearable. and jeans, seems to have traded in his Fletch: He went through a really ban trademark black, nerd glasses for tor- patch on the last tour. He was going toise-colored, oval ones. through a divorce. He was a tough person to be around. He still is, re- Observer: I heard you're doing more ally. He's still a bit moody. He's got live stuff on this tour than ever before? too much pressure on him. Some of Fletch: Yeah. Alan (Wilder) really loves the songs, especially on this album, it. He plays drums. He's been a drum- are really difficult to sing live. He mer in bands before. He's really sweat- had voice problems in Europe, which ing by the end of the concert and through he's gotten thiough. all of the rockier numbers like "Never Observer Bui his voice has a much Let Me Down." If s like a whole new larger range now. dimension to our show. (Alan)'s a great Fletch: He's worked on that. On this keyboard player. Almost too good. He last album he's sang the best he's can do it with his eyes shut, so it wasn't ever sang. But he has to be in the best very taxing for him. condition to sing them live and if s a Observer And Martin is playing more lot of pressure for him, so he can get live guitar than ever before. a bit moody sometimes. Fletch: Yeah. It's interesting because Observer: Things really have when we start the show, it's the usual you join a band? changed backstage on the tour this time, format. Then we gradually Fletch: It was almost accidental. It sounds the audience when I play concerts, thaf s a now that you have families, right? metamorphosize. But most of it is still tra- a bit strange, but I played guitar and I really big buzz. We're very fortunate. We Fletch: Generally, we still like to enjoy our- ditional us. played keyboards and my friends, Martin have a very good audience. selves. We like to go crazy. We still like to Observer Traditional in that there's three and Vince were forming a band and they Observer I've read that this is your darkest party, so things haven't changed all that keyboardists and a singer? asked me to join. I thought, "Why not?" I album yet, but I disagree. I think it's quite much. Fletch: Yeah. didn't take it too seriously. But all of a liberating, optimistic, actually. Observer: Do you find yourself, because Observer Why does the press release call sudden, boom, and we became successful. Fletch: I think if s one of the darker albums. you're not always with your wife, succumb- you "Andrew the Coordinator"? I never really had aspirations to be a great I think some of the tracks are very uplifting. ing to all the sweet things that come with Fletch: If s like a part in a film. What doyou musician or anything like that. It doesn't "One Caress," for example, I think is a very being in a famous band? That what "Walk- think? really interest me. The idea was to work for uplifting track. I play it all the time. I think ing in My Shoes" is about. If s a rock star's Observer I didn't realize you were much a few years and go to university. Obvi- (the album) is darker than "Violator." Mar- anthem. more interested in coordinating and man- ously, that plan's out the window. tin thinks if s optimistic, more optimistic. I Fletch: If s difficult, but we've been doing it aging the group, rather than being involved Observer: You just lost interest in music, don't think I agree with that. for a long time, so we're used to it. in the musical end of it. then? Observer Martin seems to have become more Observer Well, I'd imagine thaf s why if d Fletch: I do a little of everything, really. If s Fletch: There's been nothing really excit- confident in his writing. be so hard to stop — because you've become just that I much prefer the business end of ing around in the last ten years. Fletch: I think he felt a lot more pressure addicted to a certain way of life. it. Observer Have you ever considered leav- writing this album because of the success of Fletch: Thafs right. Yeah. Observer: Well, I heard you don't like ing the band because you don't enjoy mak- "Violator." I think he's writing the best songs Observer I'm sure Dave's new wife re- music. ing music? he's ever written. He's very happy in his life members what it was like. She was on the Fletch: I don't really like music, no. I'm Fletch: No. If s a great life, there's no doubt as well. last tour wasn't she? more interested in the managerial side of about it. What I do is very interesting — Observer Ho has a daughter now? Fletch: (laughs) Thafs right! the band. It bores me, being in the studio. I traveling around. Remember, we manage Fletch: Yes. Observer Bet she isn't leaving his side for a stopped buying records quite a few years ourselves/ so there's more to it than the Observer Is he married? moment. back. I still get to listen to lots of music. I'm music. I letch: No. just interested in other things — reading, Observer Then why don't you just be the Observer. But you're married and you have going tcr the cinema, going out with my band's manager? a daughter. How doyou think that changes friends. But Martin and Alan buy tons of Fletch: Because I'm a musician as well. your life and this tour? Lori Majewski, graduateof'CLC "93, bpiwentty CDs every week. Observer A musician who hates music. Fletch: It changes your life because, for the writing nem and arts for the Jersey Journal and Observer If you don't like music, why did Fletch: Yeah. But I get a really big kick from first time, you hovo someone who's really the Island Ear, October6. 1993

A2 ARTS Don't Knock This Block! One Writer Strolls Down The Rebirthed 42nd Street n

By Ben Billingsley

- YOU ARE TRAPPED ON THE EARTH SO YOU WILL EXPLODE." Without taking time to read the sign care- said that I would one day explode. Some other signs read, The 42nd Street Sculpture Workshop is a store that fully or to examine the theater below, one might think that "SLIPPING INTO MADNESS IS GOOD FOR THE SAKE has been turned into art space which is open to the the marquee was an advertisement for a movie playing OF COMPARISON", and, "LAUGH HARD AT THE public. I was lucky to catch sculpture Rigoberto Torres that night. This was no movie. "What was it?", I asked ABSURDNESS OF EVIL." I have to admit, I felt very still at the store. He asked me to join him for a drink and myself. After stepping back and gathering myself, I apprehensive about being on 42nd street at ten o'clock at talk for a while. Although he was not willing to talk looked at the door of the theater. The building was dark night but these words of truism, (written by Jenny Holzer), about his work, because he was tired and ready to go and very empty. It looked like It had been that way for helped to ease my anxiety. Their messages were fittingly home, we talked about our lives and our favorite artists. years. On the door of the theater, a small orange plaque appropriate for West 42nd Street. The marquees seemed He invited me to come back so that he could make a was placed with "The 42nd Street Project" printed on it. to juxtapose the garish signs advertising adult bookstores sculpture of me for his work in progress. Maybe I'll go Because the words hanging over my head made me pause and dirty movies that cover the rest of the stores along the back. I told him that I was shy and he told me to be quiet and flunk for so long, I became eager to find out what was street. At eye level, one can also see a variety of other art and stop lying. He extended this invitation to anyone behind this sign. pieces. The art covers old display windows, roll down who is interested in getting involved with the art project During the day, West 42nd Street, [between Seventh and security gates, poster vatrines and commercial billboard As I was leaving his workshop and walking to the Eighth Avenues], is cluttered with tourists and business space. subway, a man approached me and asked if I wanted to people usually trying to catch a cab or a train. Although One piece in particular caught my eye as I walked by: a purchase the "product" he was selling. I told him that I it is a gathering place for thousands of people every day, mural made of multi-colored safety reflectors in, what I was not interested. When it became clear to me that he the street has been run down. It is lined with vacant would call, a Native American pattern. When an ambu- would not leave me alone, I decided to change the topic theaters, peep shows and fast food restaurants. West 42nd lance passed behind me with its red and blue lights on, of conversation. I asked him what he thought of the art Street has also had a history of being a gathering place for the mural came alive. With the flashing lights feeding the on the street. pimps, drug dealers and other discarded members of piece, it began to move and grow. Not only did the mural "I think its great", he said," It brings people down here society. But today it's much, much more. reflect the light from the city but it reflected the atmo- and thaf s good for business." During the last two months, the West 42nd street area sphere usually associated with Times Square. Although this was not the answer I was hoping for, I has been transformed into an interactive art gallery. Along Across the street there is another piece that is difficult continued the interview. I asked him what his favorite with the foreboding marquee signs, the street is lined with not to notice. It covers an entire wall on the east side of piece on the street was. He pointed to a flashing neon paintings, murals, sculptures and contemporary works of Seventh Avenue. The wall, by Scott Stowell and Tibor sign that read, "OUR FIRST LOVE AND OUR LAST art that could only be made in Manhattan. The art on 42nd Kalman, simply reads in enormous letters, "EVERY- LOVE IS SELF LOVE." As I stood in front of the sign, I Street is sponsored by The 42nd Street Development Project BODY." As I walked past the wall, I noticed that people could see both of our reflections in the glass in front of of The New York State Urban Development Corporation were sitting in purple and green chairs that had been the noon. We stood together for a brief moment and and the not for profit contemporary arts organization affixed to the wall at different heights, The chairs were looked at the sign and then each other. It was a wonder- Creative Time Inc. According to Rebecca Robertson, the occupied by people from every walk of life. Street people ful moment. I thanked the man for his time and headed President of the 42nd Street Art Project, "The chief pur- were sitting next to elegantly dressed business people, home. pose of the Art Project' is lo reanimate West 42nd Street in who were sitting next to a group of tourists. Everyone The work on 42nd Street has completely changed the a fresh way and to bring tourists and New Yorkers, alike, was sitting together in silence observing the neon signs atmosphere of Times Square. It has brought the legend- back to this famous place." overhead, According to the artists, the wall is intended to ary street back to life*. The project is proof that art is an Has the project been successful? It got me down there al remind the citizens of New York and its visitors that essential and enriching ulomont of urban life, i would 'teno'clock on a rainy Mon'Jay night. Times Square is a "representative of the world's spectacle highly recommend taking a trip down to 42nd Street. Be During my visit to the area, the first sign that I noticed and spectrum, belonging to people of all types." sure to look for i sculpture of mo. You never know. October.6. 1993.. GIT. po«<. i r

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A4 ARTS Breaking New Ground In Weirdness CLC Begins Absurd Theater Festival

By Richard Malone Strike the set! Sweep the stage! Reset the meaning by making choices in a world with-. starring Bert Lahr of cowardly lion fame. incorporating music, vaudeville, and lights! The new season here at CLC is upon out salvation." This new approach to life But, as Massee put it, "The sophisticated sound effects. In fact," he continued, "we us. What's in store for hungry theater lov- was reflected in the actual structure of the New York audience didn't understand it. It are having the students watch Marx Broth- ers? We are fortunate to have two excellent play. "Up to that point," Sacharow ex- wasn't until the following year's produc- ers films to help them prepare for their theater facilities on campus, both of which plained, "dramas were naturalistic. By that tion at San Quentin Prison that Godot made roles," will be presenting productions this Fall. The I mean, that every work had a beginning, a its name." At that famous' performance, the Noted teacher of set design, costuming Main Stage Theater will be presenting a middle and an end with a predictable intro- San Francisco Actors' Workshop presented and props, Massee has been at Fordham festival celebrating the Theater of the Ab- duction, conflict, and resolution. Beckett Beckett's unique play to 1400 inmates. "At since 1975 (with a several-year hiatus dur- surd with its performances of Samuel freed himself from s"uch a linear construc- San Quentin," Massee added, "the crimi- ing which time he completed his graduate Becketf s Waiting For Godot and Ionesco's tion." nals understood immediately what it was: degree at Rutgers). A true theater person, The Leader. Once described as the theatrical version of to wait for something that will never ar- Massee injects his productions with hu- Of post-World War 2 literary genre, the jazz music, the Theater of the Absurd pro- rive." mor and humanity. He says that his chal- phrase 'Theater of the Absurd" was coined vokes the imagination of the audience in a What wUl arrive at Fordham, is an egali- lenge this season is to design for three by Martin Esslin in his book by that name personal way. This revolution of style set tarian approach to Godot. Several Fordham different plays that will be running at the published in 1962. "This is an unfortunate the innovative writer's mind free from the women will be starring in this traditional same time. "Tango is scenically the oppo- label," says Lawrence Sacharow, OBIE old laws and conventions to develop a new all-male cast of characters. Melissa Alfieri site of Godot. It has a full realistic interior award-winning director and head of dramatic form. The audience is then left to will play Vladimir and Allison Baron will set. Tango is nothing but props: Victorian Fordham's theater department, "because figure out for itself the true meaning of take on Bert Lahr's role. "They're trying all furniture, bird cages, guns, and a marble 'absurd' sounds like 'ridiculous/ and those existence. kinds of things in the rehearsals," remarked catafalque." plays called absurdist are based on a pro- Michael Massee, director of scenic design Massee, "It is a golden opportunity for im- Tango will be directed by John Zeitler, a found philosophic orientation. After for the theater department, played the part provisational physical work. We don't want student in the theater department. He is Nietsche's famous declaration that 'God is of Lucky in the first West-coast production to play around with Mr. Beckett's text, but the first student in y^ars to direct a play for dead'," continued Sacharow, "playwrights of Godot at Portland State University. The we are free to stage it however we want." attempted to define man's desire to have show had premiered in New York in 1957, As Lawrence Sacharow put it, "We will be Absurdity at CLC... Continued on pageA7

Home Alone With Satan How Good Is "The Good Son"?

By Eve Van Bergen Macaulay Caulking should stick to movies how his parents never saw even a glimmei Radio Flyer, Paradise), the rest of the actors tors' and his environment. It is wonderful where his role is to look adorable and mug a of his atrocious demeanor. If the explana- were either overdoing it at times or bland. to see a young boy adept in connecting with lot, because when he has to deliver some- tion for his heinous actions was the arrival Wendy Crewson was too sympathetic and his inner life in a subtle manner without thing more than campiness, he is unable to of an adversary, the film never justified it. portrayed the mother with one color. Al- excessiveness and exaggeration. Wood over- meet the requirements. Similarly "The Good The scenes in 'The Good Son" displaying though she was constantly weeping, she comes all the flaws in the film. Son," a Twentieth Century Fox film, directed Henry's evils never prove that he is indeed never evoked any true feelings from the The only other element worthwhile in "The by Joseph Ruben is not successful in its a "bad seed" and does not successfully dem- audience. Good Son" was the setting and the scenery intentions either; it is predictable, farfetched, onstrate that unexplainable evil can exist. Macaulay Caulking (Home Alone, My Girl, by John Lindley, the director of photogra- and pointless. It disputes the idea of true Most of the scenes seem pointless and were Uncle Buck) was surprisingly bland and phy, and Bill Groom, the production de- evil. Can a person be innately bad for no also uninter- signer. In one shot we see two young, very good reason? The film never breaks the esting. adorable boys leaning on either side of a surface of this question and is filled with a He was dark, but luminous tunnel. They are look- number of fragmented scenes that seem inex- ing out at the purest, most heavenly snow pointless. pressive fall. The scene was shot through the tunnel 'The Good Son" takes place in the charm- in his so the viewer is mesmerized by endless ing home of Honry (Macaulay Caulking) eyes and snow. It grasped the timeliness of snow. and his parents in a beautiful New England face and They were both successful in capturing the area of Massachusetts. The movie begins had no el- beauty of New England with many over when Mark, (Elijah Wood) Henry's cousin, ement of view shots, especially of the cliffs over look- comes to live with them after the death of his depth. ing the water. These breath taking images mother. Mark feels somewhat responsible Henry's conjured up the thought of moving to Mas- for the death of his mother although we father sachusetts and raising a family, but the pho- never find out why. Coincidentally, Henry's (Wallace tography in and of itself does not save the mother Susan (Wendy Crewson) feels guilty Evans), film. about the loss of one of her sons that she left Caulk- So, unless you are considering the idea of unattended in a bathtub. Somehow the film some ing, and moving to New England, the film "The Good attempts to convey a feeling of identification sign the rest of Son" is not worth seeing. It does not suc- Culkinattempts to prove his fearlessness in the cast, ceed in answering its question of whether between Mark and Susan that, from the be- o f The Good Son ginning, seems contrived. In a number of fear- cxclud- unoxplainable evil exists. More importantly, scenes Susan looks at Mark as if they have less- i n g this film is not entertaining except for some this unspoken understanding. Due to the ness. His idea of fun is throwing a dummy Wood, failed in producing any sympathy very nice work from Elijah Wood and spec- actresses' overly compassionate glances that from an over pass on to a highway that or insight into the characters' beings. Their tacular scenery. are over the top, the audience are suspicious causes an eight car crash up. There were portrayals were one dimensional, and even the one side that they were successful in of the genuineness of thoso moments and various scenes which followed these where Next Issue; Coverage of Hie wonder how the connection manifested so the drama seems contrived and meaning- showing was not entertaining. quickly. less. One couldn't help feeling as if tho Elijah Wood rose above the rest by dis- Margaret Mead Film Festival, Tho drama of the movie occurs between whole premise wns ridiculous and that scene playing a multi-dimensional person with tho Film Forum Festival, nnd many components to his personality. He tho two boys. Strangely enough, it is no aftor scene became more bizarre without Iho Lincoln Center Film sooner that Mark arrives, that Henry's be- reason. The writing, directing, and editing hat a depth nnd a strong emotional life that havior becomes psychopathic and evil. Tho were all very haphazard, producing very provokes empathy from tho audience, He Festival audience never gets a sense of what Henry choppy scenes thai didn't connect. has the ability to always seem natural and was like before Mark's arrival and wonder Beside tho porformnnco of Wood (Amlon, remain an an integral part of the other ac- October 6. 1«M3-- {?I«C Ohsprv*>r. P»«^

ARTS A5 The Sons Of Elvis: On Jesuits, Heavy Metal, Bootsy Collins

By Jodi Shapiro Sons Of Elvis aren't a grunge band, even upstairs. Your fictitious bedroom. the guy behind us said "I saw the whole though they occasionally dress like one. Tim: I was from across the tracks. Tim: Pat and I have the same bedroom set. thing! I can tell you all about it!" Bobby Brady-esque striped T-shirts, Chuck Dave: We're just like everyone else, we put Same bunkbeds, same nightstand, same Dave: Then we split the booty. Taylors and frayed blue jeans are the usual, our pants on one leg at a time. When we had dresser. Can you believe that? Tim: Yeah, two for one. topped with unruly mops of curly hair (ex- sports night in grade school, thaf s what the Observer See! A psychic link. Observer Now thaf s not the way Catholic cept for the singer). "Thafs sheer coinci- school boys are supposed to act! You dence," says Dave Hill (bass) dejectedly. couldn't do that here, you'd get shot. "Some guy once offered me five bucks for Were you guys mall rats too? my Mardi Gras beads because he said they Tim: We weren't (points to himself and were so hip. He didn't say they were grungy, Dave), but Pat was. but he might as well have." Observer: How big of a mall rat were If Ween can be a Sassy "Cute Band Alert" you? band, so can the Sons. The blurb might read Pat: Not very- something like this: Tim (cutting him off) Big enough that "They've all got that dreamboat-in-your- he'd put beer in Burger King cups in Biology class quality to them and they just eighth grade! want to rock and roll. Pat Casa (drums) and Pat: Hey! It was a cool place to be, OK? Tim Parnin (guitar) are just two of the mil- They had an Elvis impersonator once, lions in the ranks of Z-Rock's Metal Militia he came out of Lady Foot Locker and ("You just can't deny the power of metal," started to perform. They had lip-synch says Pat), bassist Dave Hill is a freelance contests all the time. writer/illustrator and lead singer John Observer Did Tiffany ever do a concert Borland has "a really un-rock and roll job". there? Besides all this silliness, the Sons actually Pat: Nah, we weren't that lucky. have a real honest-to-goodness record deal Tim: Pat used to carry a tape recorder with a real record label. The album is due around with him and record his whole out in mid-October, and a tour is in the day, then play back Jhe best parts for us. works. Dave says there's even going to be a Dave: It was just like being there. video or two. Not bad for a bunch of old Pat: We used to bowl a lot too. We used friends from Cleveland. [Author's note: Cleve- "to go to the bowling alley that Van Halen land is a great place. Too many people rag used to frequent. on it and say ifs a boring place: I say any city Dave: Their pictures are up on the walls. that spawned Pere Ubu and Prisonshake has Observer OOOOOH! Metal vibes all got to be alf right. Besides, the Indians are around. Ever go to Rock And Roll Bowl? my favorite baseball team.] Pat: Yeah, where the lanes would be I did this interview in May, sitting on the dark and there'd just be christmas lights floor of Pat and Tim's rock-bachelor pad, up. eating fried half-chickens from the Chinese Observer: OK, now for the juicy stuff. take-out joint across the street ("Half chick- Tim, tell us the B.C. Rich story. ens are the official food of Sons of Elvis." Tim (embarrassed): What B.C. Rich says Pat "We should just run a clothesline to story? There is none. It fell off my desk their kitchen and send them orders.") They and broke. Can you believe that? were just about to sign with American Em- Observer C'mon, that's not the truth pire records, a new major label distributed and you know it. 'Fess up. by Relativity. Tim: Oh, OK. It was pretty pathetic. I had this B.C. Rich guitar, it cost like $1500, this was freshman year and Dave Dave: John's not here because he's out see- egged me on to do these Steve Vai moves, ing Tom Jones at the Limelight. y'know when you throw it over your Tim: We're missing Tom Jones for this you back and it comes back? I did like three know. or four, and he's like 'Do one more!' It Observer. Yeeech. wasn't due to lack of technique, it v as Tim: What, you don't like the Welsh Super- just the strap broke off the guitar. star? Pat: He knew how to whip it around his Pat: If the show was a little cheaper, this athletes would always say. Pat: I've never been in Dave's bedroom. back, so don't think he didn't do it! interview wouldn't have taken place. I saw Tim: They'd get the lineman from the Something about them painting the up- Tim: It was a mechanical flaw, not a tec*' .u- him doing a Cinderella cover once [which is Cleveland Browns. stairs all the time. Everytime I came over cal flaw. The neck nosedived into the floor scarier-seeing Tom Jones or knowing a Dave: Every year they'd say the same they gave me some story about painting and broke in two pieces. After that I didn't Cinderella song? You be the judge.-J] thing: "We're just like you. We put our the upstairs. go out or answer the phone or anything. I Tim: Did anyone else know it was Cinderella? pants on one leg at a time." Tim: You shared it with Bob [Dave's older called Pat at like one in the morning. Pat: Well, the woman next to me had a Pat: Then we'd ask him questions about brother), right? Pat: I get a call back in Cleveland. I was like respirator and was in a wheelchair. I don't the quarterback, and get him really an- Dave: Yeah, but my dad turned it into an "Whaf s up?" and Tim says "My guitar fell think she was mouthing the words. noyed. office. I stay in the guest room, but I'm off my desk and broke!" Observer If you were to place a personal ad Tim: Pat's basement is called Comedy allowed to put stuff on the walls. Observer (incredulously): So the strap broke, in the Village Voice, what would it say? Central. We'd just sit and watch cable all huh? Pat: Oooh, you thought of actual questions! night. You'd think with all this religious upbring- Pat: It wouldn't have happened if Dave Dave: Mine would say "Pat-call me." (laugh- Dave: Everyone wanted to hang out in ing they'd be a bunch of goody two-shoes, hadn't made him do it. ing) No allergies to rubber. Gloves. Paf s basement. but they're not. They're closet criminals Observer Sure, blame it on Dave. Pat: I saw the best one once-"No dreamers." Pat: Sit and drink Black Label. too. Tim: It was the "Yankee Rose" video that I Tim "Do you want the best in life? No? Then Observer: Carling? Thaf s the official call me." beer of Kim Thayil [Soundgardcn guitar- Dave: We once ripped off Burger King. Continued on pageA7 Dave: "Bigger is better." ist], did you know that? Tim: Yeah, that was good. Jesuits, Burger King, Pat: "English not necessary. You must speak Pat: Really? Cool, maybe if Tim drinks Dave: Me and Tim were in one car, and our the language of love." some more he'll sound like him. friends Rob and Kevin were in the other & Thievery... Observer But you guys are swingin' rock Tim: There was this period when Pat car. We'd go to the drive through nnd gods, so there's gotta be a lot of groupie would never leave his basement. He'd go order all this food, and pull around and action. to school, then he'd just go down there. It leave a lot of space between us and the Coming next is- Dave: Yeah. People take their clothes off at was for like five or six months. take-out window. They'd park the other our shows, (thls'll bo c-xplaincd later in the Pat: My parents were getting worried, car far away. They'd hand the food to us sue: One-on-one article) one day they were driving and they saw and we'd act like we couldn't reach it. me walking down our street. They Tim: Then Kevin would run by and grab it. with Concrete None of them know how to describe their stopped the car and were like "Oh my He'd get it without even breaking his stride. music, so I'll offer some points of reference. god, he's outsidcl" Observer They fell for this? Wow. Blonde's Johnette Replacements. Prince, Funkadellc. Royal Tim: Why'd you Ntny down there? Did Tim: Our job vim to got angry, like "We Crescent Mob. Every garage/basement band you just like cable? want our food back, what was that?", get- Napolltano ovor Aorosmlth, The sound of fun. A friend Pat: I hnd nowheru to jjol ting pissed off. It wns hard though, be of mine said they had a lltllo Faith No More D«vc: 1 still enn't beliove (hoy lot you cause you're laughing all the time. Thou October fi. 1993 - CLC Observer . ic

A6 ARTS

The Rape Room Revisited

. Whitney Exhibit Svarks Thought &Emotion

By Peter Katucki I decided to go back to the Whitney Museum and re- "About four weeks ago," he said. to put me through this public ordeal. I'm a Kennedy and experience the rape exhibit. It was an interactive installa- Disappointed, I sat down in a phone booth in a nearby I will get off!" This snippet of video—just his one sen- tion with lots of things to observe—not only the art works, alcove and propped open my notebook on the stainless tence—was replayed continuously for at least fifteen min- but the facial expressions and body attitudes of other steel counter and began writing down as much as I could utes. museum-goers. But as I ran through a new exhibit of still- remember about the exhibit. The phone booth was about To one side of the video screen featuring slick Willie life paintings of space-heaters to get to the second-floor six feet away from a shelf that had held the exhibit's guest IKfinnedy Smith], stood a table with index cards arranged comer where the rape room had been, my heart leaped up book. During my first visit, I had only read a few entries in boxes by category: Female to Age 5; Male to Age 5;... in disappointment. The exhibit had been dismantled and in the book over someone's shoulder. He turned the pages Female Age 20 to 30; Male Age 20 to 30; and so on; as well taken away. too rapidly and I'd gotten frustrated waiting for him to as a box marked Perpetrator. Museum-goers had written A blond, scalloped wood screen had been placed across finish—and I had also felt that I was being rude. their rape experiences on the cards. the entranceway. Beyond it, the room was dark. In the "I wonder what the security guards think of this show," Each set of cards was a different color—bright-lemon middle of the room, a big canvas cart was brimming with someone had written in the book. yellow, hot nink. flourescent orange. I picked up an or- spot lights. ("You never notice the lighting in a museum "They probably don't have an opinion," someone wrote ange card (Male Age 12 to 16) but it was written in Japanese. until if s piled up to be rolled away," I thought.) Gone were in response. "They just work here." I couldn't read it but—in the midst of all the ugliness of rape the news photos to the time line of current events—Anita As you entered the rape room, you heard William shown in the exhibit—the calligraphy was beautiful. A card Hill; the Glenridge, New Jersey, rape-case defendants; the Kennedy Smith saying, "Well, I did put my penis "In from the Perpetrator category read "Stop me. Please." 1 beauty queen raped by Mike Tyson. Only the labels to the front of me, I saw his face on a video screen—footage from wondered whether this was a sick joke intended to freak time line remained on the wall. his rape trial. He was on the witness stand. He smirked people out, but then I thought, "Probably not. There are "When was that exhibit on rape taken down?" I asked a and couldn't finish his sentence. The expression on his face rapists all around us." A woman had written about how her guard? seemed to say, "Sure, I'm guilty of rape but if s ridiculous step-father made her and her sister bathe him in the 1940s and wash his "submarine." „ After writing these and other recollections of the exhibit for about half an hour, I got up from the phone booth and stood looking over the screen. The guard, a middle-aged \ adj[MV'absurde, fr. L black man wearing black square-framed glasses, asked if I was a journalist. "I wanted to write about this show; I saw it about five weeRs ago, but now ifs gone," I said. absurdus, fr. ab- + surdus deaf, stupid He moved the screen aside and let me into the room. He pointed to a label of the time line (pertaining to the Mike more at SURD]» 1: ridiculously Tyson rape case) and read the artisfs interpretation of the male point of view: "[First column] 'It was evidently the able, unsound, or incongruous 2: ha- erotic factor in this little adventure which had caused her to give an untrue account of it.' [Second column] 'A gold rational or orderly relationship to r digger who concocted a story of rape because she had a compelling desire for money. Her version of what happened MEANINGLESS; also: lackir was a ridiculous fairy tale.' Will this help?" the guard asked "Yes, thank you. Mind if 1 just write down what 1 see value 3: dealing with the now?" I asked. FORDHAM "If anyone asks you what you're doing here, just tell them absurdism-ab-surd-ly adv to come and talk to me," he said. 2 I thanked him and he left me alone in the not-quite empty absurd n: the state or THEATRE room. He left the screen partially open. Candy wrappers and a single ticket stub littered the gray man exists in an irra'' carpet. There were two ladders, one on its side against a wall and another upright, reaching almost to the ceiling. Electri- universe and in v COMPANY cal wires lay coiled in milk crates. G.E Watt. Miser boxes and some light bulbs sat atop a scaffold meaning outside ' High up on a wall were some diagrammed sentences, x Division of the Arts (remember back to high school grammar): "I love it when ab surd ism you look angry. 1 can take you home. Ijet me see your smrte." presents (I thought this last sentence took on an insidious aspect in the context of the exhibit, because I could imagine a rapist belief that saying this to his victim.) Now and then a museum-goer would peek over the screen meaning! THEATRE OF THE ABSURD or even step inside the gallery. I could read the question on their faces, "Is this art?" Most moved on quickly; they didn't order ' PLAY FESTIVAL share my fascination for this room with its dismantled exhibit. ven As I was kneeling, copying down more labels of the time line, another guard asked, "Sir, are you working here?" "No, I'm a writer. The other guard said ifs okay," I said. JHE LEADER by Eugene Ionesco XANGO by Slawomir Mrozek He shook his head. I noticed tho tufts of white hair al his temples. "I'm telling you, sir, when this is up (he patted the A satire. Archie Bunker meets Trotsky with a twist. screonl, you cannot go in there." WAITING FOR GODOT bv Hero was a guard who was doing his job—enforcing the Samuel Beckett Directed by John Zeitler Beckett's brilliant, zany comedy. Oct. 15, 16, 20, *21--8 PM; "Just let me finish this one sentence and I'll leave," I said. Directed by Lawrence Sacharow Oct. 22--12PM I had beon wandering about the room for about half an Oct. 13, *14, 22, 23-8 PM; hour. Oct. 15-12 PM # # # Pope Auditorium What 1 now regret most is not having read tho entries of 411West 60th Street (al Columbus Ave.) -lne"gurall book. Now/ ifs too late. My friend ScottTwHcVHld * $1 Student Nigat accompanied mo to the show, had road it from cover to BUY A TICKET TO ONE PLAY, SEE THE OTHER PLAY FREE! cover. I envy him that. Rape Room... TICKETS ($8 gen.adm./$4 students & seniors): 636-6340. Continued on page A8 ARTS A7

Good is pretty good, but nothing to rave about. Rupperfs offers a selection of cakes, pies, and ice cream. Coffee and tea are $125, espresso is $1.75, and cappucino is $2.00. Editor's Note The restaurant is open during the week Food? from 10:30 am to 12:45 am and weekends from 10:30 am to 1:45 am. Last call at the bar is at 2:30 am on weeknights and 3:30 Cheap am on weekends. Pad: ...Jesuits, Burger King, By Ada« C. Wolvek Artsft Cultur e Editor & Thievery Well, I must say that with all the computer Continued from pageA5 malfunctions and the recent all-nighters, we've pulled Food! through once again and produced another Observer. Kudos fault. By Anastasia Damianakos t^:^\:;^l^::e4i^x^^ and writers. [Wouldn't you know lt» Dave: I made up for it though. I got his i new guitar signed by Lars Ulrich. He was ifcjl^' 'Ijasîes 'i|tMi!&'-1.. ...iiee^cliK. •to do an eight page section is Rupperfs doing an interview on Z-Rock, and he the ?ia3 ue •that out•computers fail. Go no.] 269 Columbus Ave (bet 72nd & 73rd was leaving. I was driving in the city and firstly, I'd like to congratulate the crop of new Streets) they gave the address or something, so I writers tiiat hjave decided to settle down with the Arts (212) 873- 9400 drove there and waited for him. He was so cool, and he did it with a smile on his s Culture se^ticai. They are all very talented and I expect One of the best things about Rupperfs face. wonderful things to come of them. They work very hard and is the prices. Their infamous $3.95 lunches Observer What a pal. Thaf s the same seem to be guite ambitious. (If you can say that calling have drawn large hungry (not to mention guitar the guy from Lenny Kravitz' band me at 4:30 AM on a week day is ambitious.) I hope your frugal) crowds, making this restaurant signed, right? very popular. Their new prices, which Tim: Yeah. He was at one of our shows •>•!. ••-: „,::'«•:>•: ... ,-.-..• ... .;..,. 0 b S e T V6 X were implemented two years ago, have and I went up tohim. He was cool, he said experience spurred a number of other restaurants in it was the first autograph he'd ever given. will be a the area to rethink and revise their menus good one. to appeal to a more budget conscious pub- If you happen to catch one of their live There lic. You might say Rupperfs is the Gap of shows, you'll probably see my ex-next- the restaurant business. door neighbors Mike and Thad dancing in are very Rupperfs sits in between 72nd and their underwear. This is part of a long exciting 73rd streets, drawing a diverse population tradition at Sons shows, along with a guy things to of customers based on the day of the week in a Batman costume. Thad has this to came for the and the time. Columbus Avenue shoppers say about his role in Sons lore: 'It's not fill most of the restaurant's many tables on something you explain, it's just something Arts & Gw,J-~ Saturday afternoon, while yuppies and you bo.' ture ;:#^0:* upper west-siders find their place in îo'jpi;j'-;:lijîS|fe Rupgerf s on weekday nights, the cozy Dave: We don't know who that Batman . .^s;s,uei>'...:;;:"W:e wood interior makes this a great place to .guy is. will speak relax, have a drink, and talk, ususally Observer. He always stands in front of uninteruoted bv the overzealous waiters me so I can't see the carefully choreo- •with the up- graphed stage moves. in-coming, The food at Rupperfs is very good in Tim: Wear platform shoes then! He just young hip- genera], although the selection of dishes is shows up, watches us play, then flies back hop band not too exciting. Daily specials are offered, to the Batcave. •• from Lojng but they're not interesting enough todi - Observer And then there are the male vert one's attention from the regular menu. strippers. Portions are hearty, so its best to limit the Tim: Yeah, Mike and Thad. Two fellow Rattyface. number of appetizers consumed with Gevelanders. :;We:::wiil,|iSij: drinks The strips of fried chicken ($325) taJJc;;!^::^!!!*: are excellent. The caesar salad ($295) for a Sons Of Elvis' new album is called Hip-hop sensation; Rattvface c starter portion, ($3.95) for an entree-size Gkxfean and it will be available for public ...... ,,..,....,. ,, ,.,,...... ;* .:i|:::ii:;.# portion) is mediocre. Tomato, fresh moz- consumption on October 26th. zarella and basil salad ($550) is bland at •|;i|a;4;.: ,s^g||l||ii<|;:;flaîjLî..;.Johhette": Napolitano. i*p||||^|i|i best, mostly because unripened tomatoes ; are paired with listless leaves of basil. 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...Rape Room Continued from page A6

After leaving the museum that evening, as we walked down Madison Avenue, I asked him about the book. "It was very much like the cards," he said. "One woman wrote that she had gone to dinner with a banker who had stolen money from her and her husband. She had wanted to confront him. He took her to dinner at an expensive restaurant and then back to his apartment. He forced himself on her and threatened to hurt her. Even though he was in his early sixties, he was a strong man. She was so frightened, she told him that she would do what he wanted if he wore a condom—she was so afraid of AIDS. He put Fordham University Arts Guild one on and eventually she had an orgasm. She wrote that writing in this book was'the only therapy she had ever presents had. She had never told anyone." I felt bad for this woman because she never said anything to anyone about her ordeal. She kept it locked inside her. And here she was writing about it for the first time at an art Matthew Maguire exhibit. I wished that someone had been there for her sooner. "So one dick-head wrote, 'if she was being raped, how could she have an orgasm?' And someone else wrote an recent collages explanation," Scott said. "What was it," I asked. "That if s still possible. That orgasms can be physically incited no matter what you're feeling emotionally," said Images For The Theater Scott. "Did you see the card that read 'I'm not a rapist but 1 get the message of this show, which is that all men are rapists'?" Scott asked. Opening October 7, 1993 1 nodded. Continuing Through October 27,1993 "And how about the one from the Perpetrator cucgoij that said, 'Stop me. l'lease.'? " Scott said. "Yes, that one was creepy," 1 said. Fordham University "I felt kind of. . " but Scott didn't finish his sentence. Plaza Gallery "Go on," I said. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Guilty for being a man." "I've never raped anyone and I don't feel guilty," I said. "Well, I've never raped anyone e.ither. But I still feel guilty," Scott said. The traffic rushed down Madison Avenue.

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ByTinaFiliato I joined the CBS News Press Office mer and I can say that working to- just weeks after Connie Chung began gether may have been awkward at first, co-anchoring the Evening News with Dan but these are professionals. When Rather. If Rather would give in and Rather was asked about the addition, share his time with Chung, anything he said that it was a decision made by could happen during my stay. all parties, including Eric Ober, Presi- The Press Office is responsible for han- dent of CBS News, and that he agreed dling all the publicity for the network with it fully. Rather had only good news programs, such as CBS This Morn- things to say about Chung. He seemed ing, The CBS Evening News, 48 Hours, Eye most excited about being able to go on to Eye with Connie Chung, 60 Minutes, location more often now that he had Sunday Morning, and Face the Nation. someone else holding down the fort in These are the people who make sure New York. CBS News gets the best possible press Connie Chung explained the whole coverage. They also clean-up the mess situation that surround her getting when something goes wrong (e. g. asked to join the Evening News and Ratter's Six Minutes of Black). The more how her husband Maury Povich re- often names like Harry Smith and acted. This was a most animated tale, Charles Kuralt. appear in newspapers, told with a flurry of Yiddishisms. She the better the chance of receiving a higher has one of the great personalities. This rating for the show. Some might think is something that you would never that ratings do not matter in the news expect if you just watched Eye To Eye THE MORNING CREW: HARRY SMITH, PAULA ZAHN AND MARK business, Rather even said he really did MCGWEN or the Evening News. There she carries not care, but they do. With everyone at a stuffy persona of a television CBS concerned with money and cutting The onslaught of cable has also shrunk newswoman, while off camera she's the hall. A true radio voice is a beauti- fat, the news division has had to make the viewing audience for all three net- Connie Chung from Washington, DC. ful thing. the best with what it has. Bad ratings works. CBS is now fighting for CNN's She is a genuinely nice person, who The morning people are an interest- means lost money. I still believe CBS scraps, although Rather does not think truly loves her husband and her job. I mat cable is something for him to worry ing lot. Mark McGwen and Harry about. As he put it, the three networks Smith, for lack of a more professional are still the only over the air broadcast- description, are like two huge teddy ers, along with FOX. This gives them bears. Paula Zahn was very pregnant. the advantage because they can reach They know their stuff and I feel that more people. Harry really showed his talent reporting on the flooding in the mid-West. One of me biggest projects I worked Charles Kuralt is a huge presence. on at the Press Office dealt with the 25th He is one of the best commentators on , Anniversary of the firsbnews magazine the air. He leaves you in awe. show, 60 Minutes. What started out as a dream in Executive Producer Don Ed Bradley or "Mr. Cool" as he is Hewitt's mind has become an known around the building, also took unstoppable juggernaut in investiga- the time to come and talk to the in- tive TV journalism. Many have tried to terns. He was the best of the speakers copy the style and success of 60 Minutes because he told us that journalism is but very few have succeeded. My re- "hard." Bradley spoke about the prob- sponsibilities entailed researching the lems that the job puts on relationships. • awards that the program has won over He spoke from the gut and was totally the past 25 years. This included 44 honest without pitching the company Emmy awards, several Columbia du- line. He was a real person, not that Pont awards, as well as Polk and Rather and Chung were not, they were, Peabody awards for excellence in jour- but Bradley left an impression. nalism. I had to read the transcripts of It was what I found out about Rather the winning shows and summarize that surprised me, he is truly a South- RATHER AND CHUNG GET TO WORK them for the release that will go out for ern. He has a great love for his home the anniversary show. I can now say state of Texas and when asked about that I am an expert on 60 Minutes his- his success and how he felt about it he gives the best coverage of any story on came away from my talk with her with said it surprised him. He was just a the air. But my opinion does not count tory from the Gulf of Tonkin segment to a new found respect for what she has Lenell Geter's in Jail to Ed Bradley's boy from Texas whose greatest dream for much. I'm not a Neilson family mem- accomplished. was to write for the local newspaper. ber. Made in China. I have read them all. He said he never expected to be the Personally, I think that the move to My research also took me back to At the office I assisted the publicists, host of the Evening News. I saw a Rather and Chung is going to take a 1968, where I learned that the price of doing anything from faxing press re- different side of the man behind the long time to sink in. People are not use bread was 22 cents. I had to compare leases to research. It was a good learn- desk, he was a real person. to a female anchor every night of the the old price to today's prices. This ing experience, one I enjoyed immensely. week, but will grow to accept it. They I also had the opportunity of seeing I am now proficient in faxing and could information will be a gauge of what 25 are beginning to realize that this is the years really means. Roy Burnette, who a few of the local guys, including the beat anyone hands down. I can also 1990's and things have to move for- father and son weather team of Frank spell General Norman Schwarzkopf's is the publicist for the show, had lists of ward. People are not always accepting trivia tidbits that I had to organize. and Storm Field, Morry Alter, and Jim name. I should be able to after typing it of change. When Rather took over for Jenson. a 120 times. Thanks to Donna Dees, the There is probably nothing I don't know Walter Cronkite it took a long time for about the show. I think the most important person I publicist for the Evening News, Rather people to accept him. And Rather has The most interesting thing that hap- had the opportunity to say, "Hi!" to and was the publicists for the CBS Re- not made it easy on himself either. He was CBS's newest hero, David pened this summer concerning 60 Min- ports special Schwarzkopf In Vietnam A has contributed some to his own slip- Letterman. Though I can't say what I utes pertained to a clip written in Vari- Soldier Returns. ping in the ratings. The little quarrel saw him doing, what I saw through ety Magazine that had Mike Wallace Dees also handled the fallout from the with George Bush did not help any- the smoke did not impress me. He is retiring and Dan Rather taking over the Dragon Lady/Mr. Clairol debates that one, but Mr. Bush. just a skinny guy with bad hair and a insued after the change in The Evening show and leaving Chung on her own. gap between his teeth. I do have to I think that once all is forgotten and Let's just say it was a shock to us, and News. The rumor mill had accusations people become more comfortable with admit he is funny, $16 million funny, I flying all over the place about the rela- Wallace, who I think would rather die don't know but I wish him luck. the concept, CBS will no longer be on camera than retire. The office had tionship between the two anchors. They fighting with Tom Brokaw for second In the growing industry of television were all false, but were published any- Variety write a correction, but it was place. Hey if Bill Cosby takes over NBC not a really a correction, it was a moil? of there has to be somebody who pushes way with the only sources being "unani- they might nol even have to worry their people to the front of the crowd, mous persons close to the CBS staff of "CBS says no but we know better." about him. Besides, Brokaw has al- someone who mokes them stand out. ', both parties" and "fans." There were many other news person- The people at the CBS Press Office are , •/, ready made his'presence felt at CBS alities that I met while working in the I had the opportunity to talk to both doing some gags on Letterman's show those type of people. They, keep the »**- Connie Chung and Dan Rather during press office. The office was right down »• names in the paper. '' ' its opening night. But moro on the hall from Charles Osgood. It is won- interview sessions held over the sum- Lettormon later. derful hearing his voice echo through CONTINUED PAGE 19 Observer - October 6,199;* FEATURES A VERY FRESH, NEW START By Halyna Kuzyszyn people it can be a very enriching native Stuart Vander linden. He has a little overwhelmed and undecided Bill Hammons, an 18 year old CLC experience." found his transition from home to about life. Jeffrey Harper suggests freshman is strolling down the hall- Being part of a University offers New York City easier than he thought that students should "open them- way with friends on the fourth floor many outlets for students such as it would be. "You can be your own selves up to the possibility of becom- of the new residence building. He is clubs, school activities (indoor and person here, and there's a very good ing themselves and finding out what a native Texan with a friendly per- outdoor) and events such as comedy mix of people," says Vander Linden. that is; to regard this as an opportu- sona and admits that "at first, mov- nights or plays. Some students, like If the first year experience is not nity for exploration and growth and ing away from home was a big freshman Melissa Marsala feel "there going so well for you, or if you just to find out who they are and what change, like culture shock or some- really is no campus life, there's just want to be sure you're on the right they want to become." In order to thing. But now things are ok." nothing to do here.". Marsala, an 18 track, the Counseling Center in Room accomplish this Harper feels that tak- Hammons is just one of the new fall year old Long Islander, would like to 503 has a solution. 'The Strong- ing some risks is necessary. "The collection of first year students, who see more places to meet (at the dor- Campbell Inventory is not a test," University," he says, "is probably at times may find the entire college mitory) with fewer restrictions. She warns Harper, "but a questionnaire, one of the great opportunities of one's experience a bit overwhelming. Some continues, "Have someone organize that basically compares likes and dis- life, where you have such a wide however, find it to be a four year a freshman activity - anything." like around activities, occupations, array of choices." journey of self-exploration. John Cuyler, a theater major from subjects etc with those people in vari- Jeffrey Harper, Assistant Director ous professions,-who are considered Amsterdam, New York, is finding The Counseling Center will be offer- of the Counseling Center at CLC says, out that so far his first semester in happy in that profession." This test ing the following workshops in Octo- "The opportunity that college offers college is "a generally pleasant expe- can be taken at any time in the Coun- er is both intellectual and emotional - rience." Cuyler says he loves the city seling Center, by anyone who wants Oct. 12 - Maximizing Potential and new friends, clubs, classes. If people and has a really great roommate, but a little help in sorting out their goals. erformance in Law School/Stress Man- feel confused or a little bit lost, if s "classes are one big nic fit." The Strong-Campbell Inventory is agement. Leader: Wayne Ayers. 5-6pm, normal." Harper also feels that col- The Residence Hall's fourth floor used along with another question- Rm.519. lege gives people time to become self bulletin board is filled with a variety naire called the Myers-Briggs, which Oct. 13 - "Who's been sitting in my sufficient and more confident, in see- of leaflets: Fordham crew practice, polls what type of personality you chair?" Living with Roommates in Lim- ited Space. Leader: Lori Isman. 730pm, ing they can get through and learn to need an aerobics instructor, Mass, a are. Harper feels when used together, Residence Hall Lounge. deal with confusion. series of lecture posters sponsored these two questionnaires are useful Oct. 19 - Strong-Campbell/Myers- Whaf s it like being away from by Campus Ministries etc. to those students who may feel lost Briggs Tests Group Administration/ home for the first time (or maybe not Laura Wolkiewicz, a 17 year old and confused, and point them in a rime Management. Leader: Staff. 5- the first but the longest)? Stacey first year student from New Jersey direction that may coincide with the pm, Rm. 519. Qertel, a first year student from Nash- says she really doesn't have an opin- interests of people in those fields. Oct. 20 - Study Skills. Leader: Lori ville, Tennessee says, "It takes get- ion about school yet. Her coming to Elizabeth Read, a 17 year old fresh- [sman& Staff. 5-6pm, Rm. 515. ting used to and you definitely get a Fordham can be summed up as a man from Maryland finds dorm life . Oct. 26 - HE SAYS/SHE SAYS: chance t6 meet new people." Origi- chance for "freedom I guess, I don't familiar since she's been away from Women's and Men's Views on Relation- ships and Sexuality. Leader: Lori Isman nally from New York, Oertel finds want to have to commute." So far, home and has lived in dorms before. St Wayne Ayers. 7:30pm, Residence that Manhattan, "never stops." Wolkiewicz thinks "college is a pain, She also feels being in the city is Hall Lounge. 'There are people who come to but if s good. The mail's slow though, enough of an activity for those look- Please be on the lookout for other work- college and like it," says Harper. the phones are annoying and the food ing for something to do. shop series in November and December. The "They can really find that exciting could be better." Read seems confident about her Counseling Center is open Monday-Thura- elective, they're making new friends, College is just "challenging and in- experience so far, but there are many lay 9-7pm and Friday 9-5pm. The phone they're away from home - for many teresting," according to Dallas, Texas (not only first year students) who are lumber is :(212) 636-6225, WHAT ABOUT THE DORM?

By Mariella Andujar To dorm or not to dorm. That be the most often mentioned response trains. Now, I can get to class in a should be able to just tell the security seemed to be one of the major ques- by students when asked what they matter of minutes," said Augenblick. guards to let them come up, when tions being pondered by most CLC liked about the dorm. Even students Resident students also expressed a they call to announce their arrival." students last year as construction for who had previously lived at the liking for the strict security that is in Officially, the rule concerning the new dormitory began. Many Lucerne generally agreed, and added affect at the dorm because it gives guests is that they must sign-in and students wondered if they would be that the location of the new dorm them an added sense of protection. leave a picture ID at the security desk. able to afford living in the new dorm; makes it much easier to get to class "I like the security here because it The guard on duty will then call the whether it would be worth it, and everyday. "What I like about the makes me feel safe," said Christine resident student whom the guest is most importantly, whether or not new dorm is the convenience because Caruso, a CLC freshman. Laura visiting and the student must meet they would enjoy living there. Well, it was a big pain to catch the Ram Van Wolkiewizz, also a CLC freshman, his or her guest at the security desk. now that the dormitory is finally everyday in order to get to class on added "Security is a big pain, but if s Upon leaving the dorm, each guest finished, the general consensus is must be accompanied by his or her one of enormous approval. host and properly sign-out. When "I think that one of the best things asked about these security measures, about this new dorm is the fact that Covello argued that the reason for it now offers very convenient on- these rules is to ensure the safety all campus housing for undergraduate of residential students, and to guar- and graduate students who did not antee that visitors go where they say have this option before," said Ms. they are going and leave when they Margery Covello, Director of Resi- say they are leaving. Furthermore, it dential Life. should be noted that if a visitor van- dalizes or damages any dormitory "I love this dorm! The apartments property, his host is responsible for are very spacious, and it is in a very that damage. convenient location" said Luke Vander Linden, CLC freshman. This time," said Alex Jenkin, a CLC definitely worth it." Another aspect of the dorm that opinion was also expressed by Tom sophomore. Former commuting stu- However, other students strongly some resident students arc not con- Locke, a CLC freshman, who adds, dents such as Norma Augenblick, a disagreed with this opinion. "I find tent with is the gym. They feel that it "where else can you get an apart- CLC junior, are also content with it very annoying that we have to is not suited for their needs. Located ment like this for $6,000 a year in the dorm's location. "One of the pick-up our guests," said Lee on the second floor of the dormitory, Manhattan? If I were to pay this things 1 like most about living in the Mahaffey, a CLC junior. Agreeing the gym consists of one room with amount of money for an apartment new dorm is not having to spend with this, Norma Augenblick added, three stair masters, ten bicycles, seven in the city, I would probably be liv- money on transportation, and not "'I don't think we should have to nautilus machines, one treadmill and ing in Hell's kitchen." having to worry about being late to pick-up our guests, and then take fifteen steps (for aerobics). "I am un- Its convenient location seemed to class because of problems on the them downstairs to sign-out. We CONTINUEDPAGEW October 6,1993 - CLC Observer Page 17 FEATURES THE HUNT FOR VINYL By Anna Sotirakis "Noop, no way, never again." These , autographed photos. The day I vis- Mike Carreiro, who has been work- Robinson and The Miracles' "Ooh are some of the responses that ited, Matt Dillon also dropped by to ing at this store for a few years, said Baby Baby" are frequently sought Fordham students David Johnson sign some autographs. This store is that they sell mainly rock at Bleeker out. If someone wants to buy some- and Brice Fournier gave when asked big, well-lit and is open late. For BoVs. Rock includes everything from thing and can't get to the store, there if they were interested record shops information call (212) 265-2050. Industtial and Noise to easy listen- is a mail-order form which they can that sell vinyl albums (LPs). They Marjorie Barrioauneuvo, a fresh- ing. use. went on to say that everything that man at the Rose Hill who was at Bleeker Bob's carries several old Just like the 45's, the 33's or twelve- they are looking for can be found on CLC for one of her classes told me records and the prices seem to be inch records, are also made of new CD. Brice did mention that, "the only that her grandmother listens to some somewhat cheaper than Colony. and used vinyls. The price of these thing I would look for is old jazz on instrumental and classical records Some used records can be found large records is 25 cents each, or five vinyl, rare stuff for a friend." Well, if from Equador. Barrioauneuvo said priced at two bucks, but most are in for a dollar. Examples of the albums this is what he wants, maybe he that if she can't find the Spanish between this starting rate and the that can be found at these dirt-cheap should try looking through the used music that she's looking for on CD, maximum cost of $75-100. There's prices are The Beach Boys, The records at Colony Record and Tape Cen-she will get it on LP. also a nice selection of cassettes, CDs, Beatles and Earth, Wind, and Fire - ter. other records are $5.98- imports from Colony is located at 1619 Broadway the United Kingdom are between (49th st) and has lots of jazz on vinyl. "Most peoeople who collect $10.98 and 15.98. A wide varity of This store has rare Thelonius Monk music can be found here, from Pop and Charles mingus, for real jazz col- music would tell you that cas- Female or Male, to Country. lectors. Carey McGrue, one of the They also have Regina Belle's re- helpful employees at Colony, gave an settes are the worst format" cent record Passion, Janet Jackson's overview of the records the store car- new double album ($17.98), and Neil ries, and a brief history of some of the Young's Harvest Moon. The Disco col- music! and weird shirts. Bleeker Bob's is lection, on the other hand, is com- Dizzy Gillespie has his own section Bleeker Bob's Golden Oldies Record prised mostly of 70's stuff. Disco Shop at 118 West 3rd st. (6th and 7th illuminated by bright pink and green of records to chose from. Miles Davis, neon lights. It is a medium-length classics like First Choice and Doulbe who holds another prolific bunch of Aves.) has many of the various types Exposure can be found under the of music. First off, both Colony and sized store with loud music and there LPs at this shop, offset a new jazz era are half- a-dozen clocks, with the label Sal Soul. The latest disco hits in called "Fusion Jazz." The musicians Bleeker Bob's buy and sell used stock include K7 and SWV's Right records, but Bleeker Bob's also has right time, hung on the front wall. who played with Miles, in the 60s This shop is opened from noon-1 Here. and 70s, began using electrical in- new LP's in stock. This smaller shop Downstairs Records allows people has the late 60's and 70's soul and a.m. Sunday through Thursday and struments like synthsizers and elec- until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Satur- to take records off the shelf and have tric guitars to play this new form of funk of Slave and Larry Graham. them played. Though the store is not Mix Master Spade & Compton Posse days. For information call (212) 475- Jazz, which is a combination of rock 9677. very big it also sells CDs, cassettes, and jazz music. The "Big Band Jazz" and Ice T hold their place in the Rap and T-shirts. The telephone number and Hip Hop section. The store also Downstairs Records is located at that is in stock include the works of is (212) 354-4684. There is always Tommy James, Duke Ellington, and sells a variety of House, Techno, 35 W. 43rd St. and in contrast to its someone on hand to answer even the Count Basic Jazz, bands from Australia, and U.S. name one must climb two flights of most obscure questions. stairs to get to the entrance. Out of Colony is more than just jazz, Hardcore, as well as Punk, and Paul Murphy has been working at all the record shops this one has the though. Among other finds, the store Heavy Metal. Folk music gets a place Downstairs Records for two years widest selection of 45's. Barry Terry, carries Star Trek themes, Frank on this list and so does a category and specializes in Oldies. When a man who has worked there for Sinatra in the nostalgia section, po- called "70's Rock and Other Crap." asked why a person would buy vinyl over 20 years, is one of the special- etry, spoken Shakespeare, Segovia's The Blues' stack includes Bessie instead of CDs or tapes, Murphy said ists for this section. He says that Classical guitar, Broadway Musicals, Smith and Sugar Mama Blues. There that, "a lot of people don't have CD there are 45's with the music by The a lot of Rock, R&B, and Pop-all on is a fair number of 45's; some are players and most people who collect Righteous Brothers and a group that LP! Easy listening, Mantovani (an New Wave singles and others fall music would tell you that cassettes was called Blue-Eyed Soul. One of employee called this "elevator or under miscellaneous like The Mon- are the worst format to have music the most of the popular selections wallpaper music"), Salsa, Interna- keys. on." He went on to say that a vinyl include "Unchained Melody," which tional, and two divided sections for When taking a look at the Rock gives easier access to the song than a is the well-known song from the female and male vocalists are also section one notices such names as tape, it is easier to preserve and a lot movie Ghost and is grouped with the available. Alice Cooper, Elton John, The Bee of people already have big collec- "Oldies." Terry also explained the Prices, on average, range between Gees, The Grateful Dead, Eric tions of LPs so they don't want to orgin of the song's title;i t was played $12 and $100. Colony also sells all Clapton and The Kinks. Pop and change to another format. The avail- in a film in 1955 about a prison kinds of casettes and CD's, the sheet easy listening sections consists of ability of vinyl in the age of the CD without bars. "Rock Around the Clock," music of renowned musicians, such Sheena Easton, Carly Sinnon, and is a testimony to its endurance. "In the Still of the Night" and Smokey as Bob Marley and Bob Dylan, and Bobby Goldsboro's Greatest Hits. EL CHEAPO: THRIFT SHOPS By Saran McWhorter New York has proven itself one of your treasure. That great wool blazer stores do not carry several copies of Alice Underground is at 78 street the greatest centers of fashion and that you've been dying for could be their items so every gem you spot is and Columbus Ave. It has a terrific trend setting in the in the entire west- on sale at a Chelsea thrift shop for a a one time deal. Also, take the time selection of clothes that are very well ern world. From the world renowned fraction of the fortune the original to visit as many shops as possible. dated, however, the prices are sig- 5th Avenue fb the galleries if Soho, owner paid for it. True, shopping at Some shops are larger than others nificantly higher than the others. native New Yorkers are bombarded a thrift store can be rather tiresome and you may not be able to find all Aiso on the West Side, there are with the new and often nauseating and require an eye for goodies but that you need at one store, so check several small shops located on Ninth cyclone of Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop and once you find your treasure, you'll our all of your options. and Tenth Avenues between 20 and Doo-Wop trends. Trying to be " with find it is more than worth it and the In any event, remember that all 23 Streets, which are all well worth it" is a pressing task, especially for money you save will mean you can thrift shops are not rock bottom the visit. For those who prefer the those who shop on a budget. Well, but more and more clothes. So, go for cheap. Many shops on the Upper East Side, there is an excellent shop perhaps it is time to take full advan- it! East and West Sides of Manhattan on 83 Street and Third Avenue called tage of all this city has to offer by first Here are the city's best thrift shops can be a bit more expensive, but Tftrift Shop. reviving the some old "hand me with the greatest selections at the their selection is often better and the Not to excluded other boroughs, a down" techniques! most affordable prices. Most impor- items are still marked much less search of downtown Brooklyn found Coincidcntally, the latest styles are tantly, remember that you will not be than brand new. a huge Salvation Army on Flatbush "vintage" jeans and vests which arc the only person in New York shop- The Salvation Army on % street at Avenue and Nevins Street. This par- great but why not check out the whole ping at these stores, so grab what you Broadway has great vintage blazers ticular shop seemed to be the best selection, not just what the depart- like when you sec it not a few days and vests, but consists mostly of Salvation Army, it had a very large later because chances are It won't be ment stores have to offer. Remem- furniture and appliances. Both the CONTINUED PAGE 19 ber, someone else's discard may be there. Thrift shops unlike department prices and quality arc good. Page 18 - CLC Observer - October 6,1993 COMMENTARY

WHO CARES ABOUT BARNEY BASH COLOR?

by John Champion By Scott Fusaro out his long arms so as to show off his A great thing happened just the other darker skin tone. Another sign of America's growing seri- loving each other without regard to race or night. It was not of such tremendous sig- "Only I would have guessed Naples," ousness has reared its ugly head. Right there, religion. To top that, there's even an under- nificance that it will impact the lives of the second companion said. in black and white, taking up nearly one- current of pro-environmental newspeak in countless hundreds of thousands of people "Really?" asked Anthony. quarter of a page, the Wall Street Journal's his message. as will the Arab-Israeli peace pact. Most "Yeah," he returned, "if s that light Ital- editorial page ran a guest column entitled Lefs get this straight and put it to bed, wouldn't even consider it newsworthy or ian skin." "Calling all Barney Bashers." The illustra- please. Barney, for those of us who still have even take note of it. In fact, I'm not even "Yeah! Yeah!" Anthony replied as these tion was that of Barney's head caught in the not caught up, is a guy in a costume. He's sure if all those that were present for this three new friends then shared a light cross-hairs of some imagined high-pow- probably some actor who is grateful for the event realized that anything special or sig- laughter over their silliness. ered rifle. We, as readers, were supposed to opportunity to stop bussing tables at nificant was taking place, but a great thing What made this amusing is the fact that imagine that in any second Barney's cute, Isabella's on Columbus. Not to mention, did indeed take place just the other night. Anthony is not at all Italian. What made loveable, plush, felt body would be blown this actor is probably living it up ever since A group of college students had as- this significant is the fact that Anthony is to smithereens. Barney's recent video boom. Barney is cer- sembled in the university-provided apart- black—and nobody cares. They joked Lefs face it. No one really likes Barney. tainly not as witty and dry as any one of Jim ment shared by four freshmen in New York about it together with Anthony the same He's sappy, wittingly cute, and has an an- Henson's Muppets. But sappy? Did I hear City. Having come from places spanning way they joke about Nunzio's Italian heri- noying nasal voice which is awfully easy to someone say Shari Lewis and Lambchop? the United States, and even Europe, no one tage. The same way they joke about immitate (everybody now, "I love you, you He's certainly non sappier than they were. present had known each other for more Jeremy's British accent. The same way than a week. But in this first week of college love me..."). What was wrong with the ar- So he's teaching kids to sing about loving they joke about my own five and one half ticle in America's premiere conservative life, New York City had brought together feet height. each other and cleaning up the environ- these various and uniquely individual in- business newspaper was the serious weight ment Not that the things we hear on T.V. go You see, in this age of quotas and politi- the guest columnist applied to, basically, a dividuals. On this particular night the plan cally correctness, some thirty years after in one ear and dictate behavior. If that were was to brave the underground activity of guy in a purple felt dinosaur costume. the case, car companies would only have to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The language in this Wall Street Journal New York City and take the subway from touched the hearts an3 souls, infiltrated buy one commercial spot every year. But their residence hall on West 60th Street column was peppered with the same old lighten up. How many adults can remem- the minds of Congress and America, ra- Barney complaints everyone has heard: He's down to Little Italy for the San Gennaro cial equality still remains elusive in this ber the words to the children's songs they Festival. While the first ones to arrive waited annoying, sappy, too-damn-happy and has heard on shows when growing up? land that declares in its birth certificate for the others, they sat around together, that "...all men are created equal." In fact, a cult-like following of little kids aimlessly Lefs leave this children's show and the talked together, joked together. some even see a regression on the fronts repeating his chants for unconditional love. kids who love it alone. At least if s not Ice T's "You know—I'm from Italy," said An- that Dr. King so bravely and tremendously Where the column took on a brooding Neighborhood or Ayatollah's Playhouse. The won over. But in this college residence weight was when the author accused Barney kids who are watching Barney now will thony matter of factly. hall in New York City in the year of our of being a P.C. cult leader who will topple probably sell off their collection of Barney "Really! What part?" asked a companion. Lord nineteen hundred, ninety-three, so the very foundations of good, God-fearing toys at a garage sale in a couple of years, and "Uh, Sicily," Anthony responded. He hesi- bright, so clear do Dr. King's visions shine American families. Was this guy kidding? then they'll grow up and be responsible tated with his reply because this man from that maybe, hopefully, a generation from He went on ad nauseum about the very television viewer's like the rest of us level- Rochester was making this up. now words that denote color will be used real threat that this fictional character posed headed adults and graduate, to watching "You know you look it,' another jumped only to distinguish crayons and clothes, to the future of our nation. Barney, gosh Oprah. into the conversation. darn, was teaching little kids to sing about "Don't I?" Anthony returned, stretching not human beings. Not even your local diet center offers reductions lite this.

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October 6,1993 - CLC Observer - Page 19 FEATURES

A FACE IN THE CROWD: DAVID FINKLE

By Danette Medina o Edged out of the elevator, I watch Columbia's School of Journalism, wrote numerous songs including, make a point of going to London as an eyeglass clad, yellow hooded where he applied and was accepted. "Anyone Who's Anyone (Is Jewish)" twice a year and Paris once a year," raincoat sporting man armed with a "I'm not convinced I made the right which was once sung by Madeline he says, as well as traveling through- stock-pile of newspapers in his arms choice and I'm not convinced I made Kahn at Upstairs at the Downstairsout the United States frequently. squeeze into what appeared to be the the wrong choice," he says regard- and "77K Turn On Song" which was Finkle speaks French and under- last elevator taking students and ing his decision to go right out into once sung by Lily Tomlin, whom stands Italian and Spanish. People teachers to their destinations. Who is the world of journalism. should learn another language, "and he and what are all the newspapers be aware that they're on a globe," he for? There must be every paper in says. One has to have an "eye for the city there. whaf s happening," he says in order " The man is David Finkle and the to "generate stories." One of the stack of newspaper represent those things that he wants to "suggest" to publications he has written, which his students and have them under- he says includes all of the local pa- stand, Finkle says, as he sits back in pers. Finkle has written for a number one of the chairs in his office with his of publications in New York indud-' legs stretched out in front of him ing The New York Times, hlewsday, The~ exposing his beige colored socks that Daily News, The New Yorker, The Vil- almost match the color of his sweater, lage Voice and New York Magazine. is to "notice things and wonder if This semester's Introduction to there's a story there." When writing Journalism class, held on Tuesday Finkle says he starts with something nights, is being taught by this same that moves him emotionally, "I start well established writer. Finkle first with anger or humor, then I realize taught at Fordham in the Spring of Finkle started his career as editor of the two wrote a number of songs for there's a story there," '88. He taught Reporting and Re- Record World magazine in October of during the 70's. Finkle terms his Today, Finkle has a regular book viewing the Arts at CLC, which is 1962. "October 22,1962, my first day music, "funny songs." He and column in the Trenton Times titled now offered as Arts Journalism. of work was the day of the Cuban Weeden eventually sang and per- "Easy Reading" and writes periodi- Finkle grew up in Trenton, New Missile Crisis," he points out. He formed some of their songs them- cally for 77K Village Voice concentrat- Jersey and started on his writing ca- stayed at Record World for the ten selves at places like the Improv and ing mainly on the arts. Despite all the reer with his sixth grade newspaper, years where he says he, "almost single resorts in the Catskills. writing he has done, Finkle says he is The Cub, where he was editor. He handily ran the paper." The Sixties, It because of these experiences that not a full-time journalist. What keeps spent his college years pursuing jour- Finkle says, "were the most interest- teaching comes so easily to Finkle. him pretty busy is his corporate en- nalism at Yale University and the ing decade in the century and I cov- "If s very easy for me to get up and tertainment business, which he university newspaper Yale Daily ered it all" A corporate look became express myself. I'm used to being in wqrks on with Weeden. They write, News. Starting as a heeler for the the look of music, he says. "I don't front of people," he says. His humor produce, and perform for corpora- paper (a name used a Yale to refer to write much about music anymore," comes out even in teaching, because tions and businesses that hire them an apprentice type position), he even- Finkle adds, not knowing why he has as he says, "You have to have some for anything from introducing a new tually became co-editor, along with stopped. humor in teaching or it can become product to celebrating an anniver- Bill Weeden, of the drama section. Even though Finkle has moved didactic." sary. After graduation and a year travel- away from writing about the music, Finkle has written theater reviews, Bringing all the experience and in- ing in Europe, Finkle moved on to he actually writes music and has for book reviews, profiles, and personal sight of his professional life along other endeavors in the field of jour- some time. His days at Record World humor pieces. He has an extensive with his love for teaching, Finkle will nalism. "I was tired of being in were also a time of creative collabo- array of personal experience to draw definitely capture his students' in- school," he says. This is part of the rative song writing with former co- on. From his travels, Finkle can pick terest and admiration. They are lucky reason he says he did not attend editor Bill Weeden. Together the two up on much and write about it. "I to have him.

CBS DORM CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 , News. I saw a different side of the happy with the equipment in the man behind the desk, he was a real gym because it is very male-oriented. Another issue that students repeat- and I get along really well. I think person. The nautilus machines, are mainly edly spoke about with displeasure, that the people at residential life did I also had the opportunity of see- designed for men; in fact, one of the was the rules on overnight guests of a great job," said Luke Vander Lin- ing a few of the local guys, including machines starts at thirty pounds," the opposite sex. Currently the rule den. Indeed, roommates and suite the father and son weather team of said Anetta Nowosielska, a CLC jun- concerning this issue is that students mates were often listed by students Frank and Storm Field, Morry Alter, ior. Lee Mahaffey agreed and added, are not allowed to have overnight when asked what they liked most and Jim Jenson. "the gym is nice, but it definitely guests of the opposite sex. "They tell about the new dorm. Students also I think the most important person needs better equipment. They should us that we are adults, yet they are feel that it is worth the money they I had the opportunity to say, "Hi!" get some free weights, some mats treating us like children," replied are spending. "You get a lot for your to was CBS's newest hero, David and more treadmills." One student Christine Caruso, when asked for money. You don't have to pay for Letterman. Though I can't say what even dedded to join a health dub, "I her opinion on this policy. Tom Locke electricity, air conditioning, heat, I saw him doing, what I saw through joined New York Sports Club be- agreed, "I think that we are a little cable TV, transportation. The apart- the smoke did not impress me. He is cause there is nothing here,"said Tom more mature than they are giving us ment is completely furnished, and just a skinny guy with bad hair and Locke. credit for." Norma Augenblick also we get laundry tokens, which is an- a gap between his teeth. I do have to When asked to comment on these agreed and added that, "the hand- other expense we don't have to in- admit he is funny, $16 million funny, remarks, Covello stated that she is book states that we are not allowed cur," stated Norma Augenblick. I don't know but I wish him luck. aware of the overcrowding that to have overnight guests of the oppo- Former Lucerne students, while In the growing industry of televi- sometimes occurs at the gym, and site sex; however, I have spoken to unhappy with the stricter security, sion there has to be somebody who that the office of Residential Life is graduate students who told me that are generally happy with the new pushes their people to the front of currently trying to decide what they are allowed to have overnight dorm and agree that it is much bet- the crowd, someone who makes equipment is needed in order to im- guests of the opposite sex. There- ter. "I think that the Lucerne had them stand out. The people at the prove the gym and release the con- fore, why aren't undergraduate stu- more character, but I like this build- CBS Press Office are those type of gestion that sometimes occurs as a dents allowed to do the same? Do we* ing much more," said Lee Mahaffey. people. They keep the names in the result of this overcrowding. need four years of education in order Her suite mate, Anetta Nowosielska paper. However, there are some students to have overnight guests of the oppo- also agreed, "I liked the Lucerne, who are quite happy with the new site sox?" however, this dorm is much nicer." ... CHEAPO gym and offered no criticism. "I like Despite these minor grievances, Therefore if you are considering CONTINUED FROM PAGE U the gym; it's very nice. I especially students in general seemed very moving into the new dorm, do re- selection of clothes and great prices. like the fad that it is right here in the happy with the new dorm and all member thai although it has its mi- Well, if skepticism does not immo- building because this makes it all the aspects of residential life, including nor imperfections, it leaves very little bilize you, you should have a won- more easier for us to use," aiid Laura their roommates and suite mates. "I to be desired. derful time finding your goodies. Wolkiewi/z. love my apartment; my roommates 1^ We have taken every student's social and academic needs into consideration and analyzed all possible class schedules in determining our store hours. Okay, maybe it just worked out that way

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