Redford & How Handicapped] Rose Hill: PAGE 3 Security Poll: Accessible is Hollywood Students Say jj! k Fordham? | Young Republicans Meets Campus is V story, p. 7 and Democrats gear Fordham in 6 Safe Overall; up for NYC election Quizshow: Results, p. 11 Dave Does ROTC: story, p. 17 • Father O'Hare and Cub Reporter Goes thru I -Age ofInnocence: YES! his role in the NYC -Hogan: Pro-Programming, p. 13 Mini-Basic Training, p. 9 Review, p. 15 Campaign Finance Board FORDHAM UNIVERSITY PAGE 5 Moorhead: Station offers training QB Impresses; Team and experience for FafeShort, p. 24 students The Troubles of the Athletic Department, p. 23

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Rugby starts with a win- BRONX, NEW YORK Coen leads way, p. 19 Fordham students Ferraro speaks on the victimized in off- challenges facing Italian- campus robbery Americans and women II By Catherine Sabatos al room. it ByKatrinaKorduba progress made in overcoming A 24-hour security guard has She urged the prejudice against diese groups. " News Editor been temporarily assigned to II Staff Writer gathering to "speak up The program was sponsored Three Fordham students were Finlay to check everyone enters "We have come a long way but even when it's by the Italo-American Law stu- robbed and abused at Pugsley ing the building. John Carroll, we still have a long way to go." A dents Association, an organiza- Pizza on October 2, 1993. Director of Security, said, "We're capacity crowd filled the seats of uncomfortable" to tion of Italophiles diat sponsors The three female students taking diis extra precaution be- the McNally Amphidieater of ensure the rights of events featuring speakers who were at a Student Deli party in cause three of our students were Lincoln Center's School of Law women, Italian- address issues ? ff ecting- Italian- involved and abused in this on October 5 to hear diese words American culture, and Fordham the basement of Pugsley's, a piz- Americans and other za place located at 590 E. 191 armed robbery." of the Honorable Geraldine Law Women, an organization Street, and had come upstairs. Carroll said diat he has to talk Ferraro, as she addressed the minorities, established in 1973 to host pro- Three males entered the restau- to Jeffrey Gray, Dean of Stu- topic of "The Challenges Facing returned to her alma mater to grams featuring lectures on top- dents, and others before decid- Italian-Americans and Women " rant at 11:00 p.m. and commit- discuss the challenges facing ted an armed robbery. ing when to remove the guard. in today's society. Ferraro, a See Ferraro, page 6 The perpetrators tied and The core to diebuilding lock will 1960 Fordham Law graduate, these two groups and the taped up die two employees and also be changed so diat the stolen robbed the register. They phys- key would no longer open die ically abused the students and building. New keys will be is- stole money, a watch, a ring, keys sued to all Finlay residents. and an identification card from Carroll sent a Security Alert them. The perpetrators then out to student on October 4 to fled from the restaurant. No one inform students about the inci- else present at the party was in- dentandoutlinedieprecautions jured or involved in die inci- being taken to protect die stu- dent. dents. Security reacted immediately The Borough of die Bronx to the incident by placinga guard Robber)' Squad and die48di Pre- in Finlay Hall on the students' cinct Detective Squad are con- room, since die keys had been ducting an investigation to ap- stolen. A locksmith was contact- prehend the perpetrators. The ed and responded immediately. 48th Precinct will be providing By 3:00 a.m., die core to the res- patrol officers to give special idence hall room had been re- watch along Fordham Road and placed. E. 191 Street. The security guard was then Carroll will speak to the stu- sent downstairs to remain on dents in Finlay sometime next watch for die whole residence week. H e said diat it is important hall, since die key opened the for students to continue to coop- building as well as the individu- erate with security.

Taking his turn at the microphone is music manager Ben Soper, the host of Four Corners, which runs weeknights from 8-11 p.m. Students Who Feel FachcmSeourityis Dhoto by Sue Yoimans VERYGOOD "Live, from Keating Hall" WFUV: Public radio on a college campus By Raymond Lombardo S.J., Vice President of Student Staff Writer these same students are the rea- sons why WFUV has diis type of Affairs, and die executive com-[ For a majority of Fordham format and the fact that WFUV mittee of die university's Board students, Ben Soper is not a employs professionals who pro- of Trustees. household name. Yet, he, along vide WFUV student workers widi This current system came with many Fordham students are valuable training and experi- about in 1985 when Dr. Jennings getting professional on-air and ence. was asked by die Vice President technical training at one of New Broadcasting from atop of Student Affairs to reorient! York's most powerful radio sta- Keating Hall, WFUV is a fully WFUV as a public radio station. 8 tions. licensed 5 0,000 watt commercial Under the new arrangement, That's right, it's WFUV, and radio station that employs a pro- WFUV not only became a source die signal diat most students fessional management staff as for train ingstudents, but agreat would identify with hearing over wellas25 students, serving 12-14 service to the surrounding com- their phone lines has developed million people in the New York munity. These figures are based on a recent survey conducted by The into a 50,000-watt public radio City area. Asa public station, WFUV has flam about safety issues at Fordham. Formore results see station pumping music out to WFUV is licensed to Fordham met great success. In 1988, the page11. people far beyond die gates of University. Dr. Ralph A. station qualified widi the Rose Hill. It's notjust polka any- Jennings, the General Manager more. reports to Rev. Gerard Reedy, See WTUV, page 5 What may be surprising to THE RAM NEWS October 7, Oalen da [campus Activities Beard • Campus Activities Beard - Campus Activities Bcar«

Cinevents—!?£;/#); andJoon-S & 10:30 p.m., Keating 1st F.U.S.E.-"Everything You Wanted to Know About Alcohol and Your Safety", 6:30 p.m. North 1st floor lounge & 8:30 p.m., Walsh lounge Gamma Kappa Alpha & Pope Italian Cultural Society-"Vico: A New Way of Thinking", 7:30-10 p.m., McGinley Ballroom tob Columbus Day: No Classes

Monday Schedule Cinevents—One Flew Over the Cuckoo's iVtf$£-10:30 p.m. Keating 1st Young Republicans-Herman Badillo, Candidate for NYC Comptroller-2 p.m., Ballroom

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STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS October 7,1993 NEWS THE RAM NYi II By Luke Sweeney 11 Staff Writer "I have, in the past NYC Campaign Finance Board "It's an since its inception in June 1988 Since 1988, the President of couple of years, by former Mayor Edward Koch experiment, Fordham University, Fr. Joseph enjoyed picking up for a five-year term. According and it A. O'Hare, SJ, has been the chair- to Neville, die "non-partisan, in- man of the New York City Cam- the Voter Guide dependent" city board is made seems to paign Finance Board, an inde- knowing that a up of fourboard members and a be pendent and non-partisan city person of Fr. Joseph chairman. Then the mayor and working agency. the speaker each appoint 2 board The New York City Campaign O'Hare's caliber is members from opposing par- well. I've Finance Board was set up in somehow editing ties. learned a 1988 to "administer die New The board reviews its policy -York City Campaign Finance and assisting in the and its administration of die lot about Act," according to Ms. Mara process of Campaign Finance Program, city Neville, Director of Communi- publication." and it hears progress reports cations for the Board. This in- from the Executive Director of government, cludes, in part, die production -Fabian Lopez, FC the Campaign Finance Board. and it has of voter guides for "regularly '92 It also plays an "incredibly im- been scheduledmunicipal elections,* portant role" in the campaign and die administration of die and make detailed information keeping track of die finances in fun." NYC Campaign Finance Pro- on the can- didates' campaign a campaign. The board has the -Joseph gram. finances available to the voting audiority to "commence lawsuits Starting with Watergate and public." against a candidate up for elec- O'Hare, coming to a head in the mid-80s, This is a voluntary program, tion," and the audiority to levy S.J., reformers sought to change die where die candidates for munic- fines against them, says Neville. way certain campaigns were run. ipal elections would then be re- Therefore, in major elections Fordham New York City took die lead in quired to abide by stricter cam- such as this one, the board's de- University paign laws diat New York State cisions are "high profile." She 1988 after Mr. John Feerick, the President Dean of Fordham Law School, requires. For instance, candi- stressed diat the NYC Campaign issued a report from die NY dates must not accept any contri- Finance Board was "pro-active Ms. Neville says that Fr. He's got die brains, and diat's State Commission on Integrity butions greater than $65,000, and independent." O'Hare is "well known and well what's important." in Government, which called for and they must not spend over $4 Even though his term has ex- respected among city leaders" Jonathan Ebba, FC '96, in- the reduction in impact of big million on their whole campaign pired as chairman of die board, because he is very active, a pres- quires into die reasons some are time spending on campaigns. (primary included). In return Fr. O'Hare will continue to serve ident of a major urban Universi- opposed to Fr. O'Hare's posi- The city moved ahead and set for die obligations* met and for until eidier Mayor Dinkins re- ty, and former editor of Ameri- tion. "I'm sure diat thepaperhas up me Campaign Finance Board. detailed information of their appoints him or until anodier ca Magazine. He is a "wonder- no objection to die political in- O'Hare states in the Voter campaign finances.accordingto person is appointed in his placet ful human being to work for," volvement of die Rev. Jesse Jack- Guide that die aims of the NYC Neville, the candidates "qualify That decision could come at any she goes on to say. "It has been son. I wonder if die prejudice Campaign Finance Program are to receive public funds from New time, given die way mayoral ap- the best experience of my life." [against O'Hare] is based on re- to "lessen the influence of York City residents" up to $2 pointments are made and die Fr. O'Hare is a model of public ligious or political affiliation." wealthy contributors on die City's million. This, Neville says, "al- fact that the board has been one service. He is an independent Fabian Lopez, FC '92, is thank- elected officials, reduce the lows people with grassroots a member short since 1990. i thinker and fair-minded." ful for people like Fr, O'Hare money spent on campaigns, of- better chance to run/' and al- The Washington, D.C., based Campus reaction seems to be serving OIL .various city boards. fer qualified candidates a fair lows for public scrutiny of can- Center for Policy Alternatives in support of Fr. O'Hare's posi- "I do not diink I can be totally chance to run for public office didates. has chosen die Voter Guide, pro- tion. Lukas Herbert, FC '97, objective. However, I have, iri by providing matching public Fr. O'Hare, a Democrat, was duced by die Campaign Finance said," I think it's stupid that peo- the past couple of years, enjoyed funds for small contributions, appointed as chairman to die Board, as one of "Ten Ideas ple are getting on his case about picking up die Voter Guide That Work for a Better Democ- this. If he wants to, he can do it; knowing that a person of Fr. racy," according to die introduc- everyone is free to do what diey Joseph O' Hare's caliber is some- tion to the Voter Guide. Fr. want." how editing and assisting in die O'Hare said that "it's an experi- Christian Aquino-Sterling, FC process of publication. The fact ment, and itseemstobe working - '96, does not believe diat Fr. that he is a Jesuit articulates die well. [I've] learned a lot about O'Hare abuses his position. "I existence in NY of a mosaic of . city government and it has been don't think his Jesuit standing people widi many talents, gifts, would influence his decisions. and abilities—diis can only be a plus for New York City." Fordham Young Democrats and Republicans gear up

. Tuesday, September 28,1:30 Thursday, September 30, p.m., Fordham Road. 10:30 p.m., Hughes Hall. for NYC elections A female student was fol- A guest of a student was di- "It's definitely a lowed by two females who ha- rected to leave campus by secu- II By James M. Mclnerney tives of Dinkins, Hevesi, and rassed her as they walked along rity after he became disorderly "Staff Writer Green will be present to discuss great learning Fordham Road. The females in the residence hall. the candidates' platforms. experience to get on asked the student for her prop- Widi New York City's elec- Fordham Young Republi- tion day rapidly approaching, the front lines and erty. Monday, October 4, Between Fordham Young Democrats and cans look to win support for The student walked into Fac- 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., H-Lot. their party's candidates, which actually make a Young Republicans have been include Rudolph Giuliani, ulty Memorial Hall and a mem- A person reported diat die actively participating in die cam- vital contribution in ber of die Custodial Services trunk of his car was opened and paign efforts of dieir respective Herman Badillo and Susan Al- Department put the two females a box of stationery was removed. ter for mayor, comptroller and a political race." candidates. public advocate, respectively. out of die building. Fordham Young Democrats, -Todd Cosenza, The student gave security a Monday, October 4,3:2 5 p.m., under the leadership of presi- "We've focused on the cam- description of die females, and Main Gate. dent Chris Carolan, FC '95, hope paign at the last few weekly FYR president security is investigating die mat- A security guard reported diat to gain support for Mayor David meetings," said FYR president ter. while on duty, he observed a car Dinkins'. re-election campaign. ToddCosenza,CBA'95. Mem- FYR has stepped up efforts come towards him. The group also supports Demo- bers have volunteered at the to educate the Fordham com- Wednesday, September 29, The guard saw an object, pos- crats Alan Hevesi, candidate for BelmontSection Headquarters, munity about their candidates Between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 sibly an auto antenna, come out comptroller, and Mark Green, located at 2330 Arthur Ave- andmobilizesupport Theyhave a.m, B-Lot. of the passenger window and candidate for public advocate. nue, and were very active dur- arranged for Badillo to speak in A student reported at 7:15 felt a stinging sensation on his According to Carolan, members ing the voter registration drive. die McGinley Center Ballroom p.m. that his car was struck dur- forehead, which began to bleed. recently chose a campaign coor- A total of 62 students were reg- on Tuesday, Ocotber 12 about ing the morning and that there The two occupants of the car dinator who plans to "go to die istered dirough die registration his platform and the Republi- was minor property damage. were apprehended by security Democratic campaign headquar- efforts. Some FYR members can platform as a whole. In Security investigated die mat- and brought to the Security Of- ter to see how our group can have also attended rallies for addition, diey will be handing ter, but failed to find any evi- fice. Their privilege to park most effectively assist die cam- Giuliani and volunteered at lo- out pamphlets and buttons. dence of auto damage in the their car was suspended and the cal polling places during die "As the election comes closer, paign." primaries. area reported by the student. University decal was removed. He also noted diat the group we hope to increase our activi- The matter is being adjudi- was planning to distributelitera- "All club members who have ties and inform die students," Wednesday, September 29, cated by die Dean of Students. ture about the Democratic can- become invlved uius far have said Cosenza. Main Cafeteria, 6:00 p.m. didates to help Fordham stu- enjoyed dieir association with Bodi clubs are looking for A student stated that she left dents make an "informed" deci- Gulliani's campaign," said more members and volunteers her wallet on a table in die caf- Ram Watch Reminder: Stu- sion on election day. Cosenza. "It's definitely a great for the campaigns. "Young Re- eteria, and when she returned, dent escorts across campus are learning experience to get on publicans continue to look for On Tuesday, October 12, FYD die front lines and actually make it was missing. available every night from 10: f will host an informational pre- students who are interested in p.m. to 2:00 a.m. a vital contribution in a politi- becoming a part of die political . entation in die McGinley Cen- cal race." ter Music Room. Representa- process," said Cosenza. THE RAM NEWS October 7,1993

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photo by Zartne Sagcr Fordham Prep students gathered outside the new prep building on Tuesday, October 5 for its Call: 1-800-8884777 or dedication. The building includes an auditorium, which was utilized by Fordham University i Write: Director of Admissions during New Student Orientation. 2501 We*84th Sheet, Minneapolis, MN 55431 THE RAM NEWS October 7,1993 "WeVe come a long way, baby 'Ferraro, from page 1 ics affecting women in the legal professions. The evening began with a greeting by Italo- American Law Associa- tion member Christo- pher Cuomo, who set the agenda for the evening. Associate Dean Georgene Vairo, Faculty mentor of die Fordham Law Women organization, intro- BRIEFS duced Ferraro, detail- ing the political life of th e first female and Ital- ian-American vice-pres- •BUSINESS ENTREPENEURS idential candidate on a Seminar offers workshops on national ticket and the first woman to address a starting small businesses Fordham graduating The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Small Business class at Commence- Development Center at Manhattan College are sponsoring "The ment. Geraldine Ferraro described her law school entrance interview when she was informed by the then Dean of the Law School that she was Young Entrepreneur Seminar (Y.E.S.)" on Wednesday, October Ferraro graduated 20, 1993, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Fordham Law in "taking a man's place" by entering the field of legal practice. . - YES is a nationwide event in October and is designed forpeople 1960 as one of only two under 30 years of age who are interested in starting their own Commission Conference in that we dream of." •' women in the Law program; at Geneva in February of 1993. She Followingher formal presen-; businesses. her entrance interview she en- YES offers workshops that feature the fundamentals of starting also served as a board member of tation, Ferraro and theaudience : countered her first episode of the National Democratic Insti- engaged in a question and an- a small business, from marketingandpromotions to accounting and gender bias when the then-cur- bookkeeping, and how to develop a business plan. Also on hand will tute of International Affairs and swer session during which she rent Dean of the Law School the Council on Foreign Rela- addressed issues ranging from ; be other young entrepeneurs who will share their experiences with informed her that she was "tak- YES participants. tions. Currently, Ferraro is man- old-world views of the Italian ing a man's place" by entering aging partner irrthe national law individual to the integrity of A fee of $5 includees a registration fee, seminar material and the field of legal practice. lunch. To register or obtain more information, please call the firm of Keck, Cate, and Kother. breast cancer research. During Small Business Development Center at (718) 884-1880, Monday She began her political ca- She also serves as a member of this portion of the program, through Friday, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. TheCenter is locatedat Manhattan reer in 1978 when she was elect- ' the Fordham Law School Board Ferraro addressed the issue of College, Farrell Hall, Bronx, NY 10471. ed to Congress from New York's of Visitors, the Board of Advi- the disproportionately small Ninth Congressional District in sors of the National Breast Can- number of female recruits in Queens, and latef served three most local and national law COMMUNITY SERVICE terms in the firms; her firm, she pointed out, "We must stand up cer Research Fund, has a population of diree hun- House of Rep- die Board of Directors Fordham students can participate in,. resentatives. to those who use our dred fifty lawyers, fourteen per- of New York Bancorp, cent of whom are females, a While in Con- surnames to fight and the Board of Ad- second annual New York Cares Day gress,' Ferraro figure well above the national against us. I'm sick vocates of die Planned average. The Community Service Office is sponsoringa group of Fordham spearheaded Parenthood Federa- Students to participate in the second annual New York Cares Day. efforts to pass and tired of being tion of America. Ms. Ferraro also pointed out the Equal New York Cares Day is a citywide day of hands-on volunteer work accussed because of A New York native, that twenty-seven percent of the bringing together thousands of people to help clean up New York. Rights Amend- Ferraro returned to first year law students at Activities of the day include painting schools, delivering food, ment and spon- a vowel at the end of Fordham are minorities, a fig- sored the Fordham to discuss planting gardens and raising money to support New York Cares' my name." the challenges facing ure also well above the national volunteer programs. Women's Eco- average. Ferraro also addressed nomic Equity the two groups whose The kickoff site is at Union Square at 8:30 a.m. There will be a -Geraldine Ferraro the issue of Clarence Thomas' Act, which rights shehad support- nomination to the Supreme free breakfast and a free T-shirt for volunteers. The day ends at sought to end ed throughout her po- 4:00 p.m--with a party at the Palladium. Court, saying that the allega- litical career. She re- tions Drought against him were You can sign up outside the Community Service Office, McGin ley pension discrimination across called one of her modier's say- Room 101. Volunteers will meet at 7:30 a.m. in the Community "enough to disqualify him from the board, stating, "discrimina- ings regarding die education of nomination." Service Office. tion is a dysfunctional and a women: "If you educate a boy, you educate a boy alone; if you When pressed on the issues, maladapted tendency." Ferraro stated that she would NEWS PUBLICATION In 1984, Ferraro became the educate a girl, you educate a family." support Dinkins in the upcom- first female vice-presidential ing mayoral elections because candidate when she ran for the She urged the gathering to she supports his views on "equal El Grito de Lares to start newspaper position on the Democratic tick- "speak up even when it's un- opportunities and choice." Dean El Grito de Lares, an organization for Hispanic students, is et with presidential hopeful comfortable" to ensure die rights John Feerick (School of Law) planning to begin publishing a newspaper before the end of Walter Mondale. Her ethnicity, of women and Italian-Americans closed the evening, presenting October. however, became an issue in the (and other minorities). She ad- flowers to Associate Dean Vairo campaign when overzealous in- dressed die fact that the majori- and Ferraro. The aim of El Grito de Lares is to "contribute to the Fordham vestigative reporting questioned community by opening more channels of communication, and to ty of American women still re- Ferraro has returned to speak Ferraro's connection with ille- ceive unequal pay for equal ser- encourage Hispanic students to share their concerns and needs," gal activities. To diis, Ferraro at Fordham on several occasions, according to a letter from Monlon Molina, Contributing Editor of vices on the job site; Congress including the Dean's Sesquicen- responded, "We must stand up has yet to approve "die law that the new publication. to those who use our surnames tennial Series and the Com- "Some may argue diat The Ram and the paper already offer a allows us to receive comparable mencement Exercises of the to fight against us," adding that pay for comparable work." medium for all students to voice their opinions," wrote Molina, she was "sick and tired of being Class of 1992, as well as this and that this paper, (which will focus primarily on helping to unite Ferraro ultimately challenged program, where she urged accused" because of a vowel at the gathering to remember that and integrate the Hispanic community at Fordham), will further the end of [her] name. Fordham students to "draw on polarize relations between Hispanic students, who are primarily one day current Fordham Law the energies within each and commuters, and the rest of the student body. Overcoming these accusa- students will be "leaders in the every one [of us] to achieve the In fact, we encourage the whole student body to write to us on tions, Ferraro was selected as legal community"; further, it is greatness we dream of." these and related issues, and share how they feel about relations at one of President Clinton's ap- only "when we use our talents Fordham. We want to bring race and edinic issues to the open and pointees to the Human Rights that we achieve the greatness constructively address them with the participation of the whole studentbody." Publications articles as well as general topics us: I felt he really listened to our All submissions for the newspaper are requested before October of how the publications are con- concerns. 15. The editors will accept letters until October 22, but will give from page 5 tinuing to evolve and serve the "Whether a board is created priority to letters received on or before the first deadline. Fordham community. Or not, we'll definitely have a Due to limited funds, El Grito plans to publish once per semester, next mondi at Lincoln Center. "I think we all realized diat hand in how it is formed, and but they will periodically publish a newsletter in order to maintain Gray said, "A lot of issues were neither side should take an 'us- that's die most important diing. channels of communication. put on die table, and there was a versus-them' attitude," said Tim I think there is very little chance Letters can be submitted to: Student Activities c/o El Grito. lot of discussion as well as a mu- Wood, editor-in-chief of The of us being ignored." tual agreement of all the people Ram. "We're both working to- Piet Foster, editor of The ALCOHOL AWARENESS to reconvene." ward the same thing—an ever- Monthly, said, "It was actually a The editors of the publica- improving end product. There big relief. It made me feel the tions expressed die feeling that wasjustalot of miscommunica- situation wasn't as far advanced Alcohol presentation could save your life the meeting had been successful tion from the start of this whole as I had thought. If any proce- Aspartof dieF.U.S.E. theme month program, "Everything You in clearing up the confusion of situation." dures are going to be put in place, Wanted to Know About Alcohol but Were Afraid to Ask" , a what was going to happen, as "I originally expected to be it will be with the cooperation of presentation by Fordham Security on alcohol, will take place tonight well as offering a good option presented with a plan that we the editors, rather dian in defi- at 6:30 in the Alumni North first floor lounge and 8:30 p.m. in Walsh for the future. Several meetings would be expected to accept or ance of diem. Hall's basement lounge. each semester between members reject," said Vivian Lake, news "The whole situation doesn't Guest speakers at the presentation include Mr. John Carroll, of die administration and die editor of The Observer. "I'm real- really apply to The Monthly, but I director of security, Officer Delgado of the New York Police editors will offer the opportuni- ly glad that Father Shea is will- think that die purpose of die Department and a member, from Fordham University Emergency' ty for addressing the concerns ing to maintain a dialogue with meeting was to include all of the Medical Service. and issues that have come up in publications." PAGE Handicapped Students at Fordham: Overcoming the many boundaries III Bvy Elizabeth TarkiLarkin _whe _i n di.1e questio.• n ofr whic..h. ^ — 11 Staff Writer buildings are not accessible is It's 7:45 am., you have an 8:00 considered, a problem exists. am class at Faculty Memorial, Keating Hall and die Duane and you live closer to Fordham Library, two of the more prom- Prep than to Fordham Road. At inent buildings on campus, are 8:02 you arrive at class and slip not accessible. This presents into the dreaded front row, an enormous problem for die middle seat and promise your- handicapped. Can you imag- self, next year, you'll live in ine writing a research paper Walsh. widiout going to the library or This is not the kind of scenar- going to Add/Drop knowing io any Fordham student wants you can't take any classes in to wake up on a Monday morn- Keating? ing, but add to it a physical hand- Fortunately, though, icap and a small mishap turns Fordham's Disabled Student into a major dilemma. Services office was put into There are currently ten phys- place to assist students. ically handicapped students en- Through-this office, physical- rolled at Fordham University. ly challenged students can find This figure includes both Rose ways around these obstacles. Hill and Lincoln Cen- The office has been ter campuses. While Une can only in existence under the Lincoln Center is com- imagine what American Disabilities pletely handicap acces- ActsincAct sincee 1991, and is sible, Rose Hill is not. it must he likp 1991, and is Steps of Duane Library: a barrier for handicapp^f students." Still, students and it must be like open t0 all disabled tion for accommodating stu- One student who made dis- those working in Dis- writinresearcgh a pape r studentsWe accommodat. e dents. "Personally and pri- abled Student Services r abled services and accessibility . , . everWy studene accommodatt s needse, vately, diis office goes beyond a main concern when choosing classify Rose Hill as withouWith/Milt* goinnrr\in grt accordinJ •__•.g t_o th. i e disi • - its means to accommodate all "user-friendly" for the Fordham is Sandra Soto, FC to the library ability in an extreme- students on an individual ba- '97. "It was definitely a prime disabled. However, ly individualized sis." Hulahan feels diat be- bodi admit diere are im- or...add-drop concern," says Soto. "I had to manner," says Shana cause of this reputation for ac- ask myself if I could get around provements to be made. knowing you Hulahan of Disabled commodation, more disabled h The major downfall the campus, and how depen- can't take any Students Services. Ef- students will look favorably dent I would have to be on other on die Rose Hill cam- forts by die Service upon Fordham. pus is the lack of build- classes in people." range from arranging " Now diat more disabled stu- So far Soto's experience has ings diat are wheelchair tutors for learningdis- dents are becoming aware of accessible. There are Keating. been inconsistent. "There is abled students to help- their rights, we should see an some good accessibility around presently 17 accessible build- ing wheelchair-bound students influx of students- die need is October 7, 1993 ings. That may seem like a here, butl can'tgetinto Keating negotiate stairs. expanding." See Handicapped page 9 fairly large number for a small- Overall, Hulahan feels diat er campus like Rose Hill, but Fordham has a "great" reputa- Club Spotlight: A Fordham Focus By Sue Youmans, photography editor Have you had a run-in with our friendly neighborhood skunk family lately?

A little help from my friends II By Ann Monahan Looking for a lasting friendship? Well, 11 S taf f Writer someone very special seeks a kind, caring, and fun-loving individual, ready to make a com- mitment. Must enjoy going out, having fun, or simply spending time together. If diis appeals to you, caD B.B. No, this is not a personal ad; the above lines, however, could have been used as the recruitment slogan for one of Fordham's service Jean Campbell USA "!)li Jessie Roman i (J K7 Nik Nikac iC ' clubs: Best Buddies. Truly unique, Best Buddies seeks to create "Yes, they're all over the "I hate them; they're right "There are thousands of lasting friendships by pairing university students widi mentally place. 1 haven'tsmelled them, outside my dorm. We nee J to •skunks on campus and Itisital- retarded people. but I do see them," call an exterminator." ly step on one or two acciden- Founded in 1987 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver at Georgetown tally On my way l University, Best Buddies has grown into an international organiza- tion, widi chapters at universities throughout die country and die world. The group's ultimate goal is to create mutually rewarding friendships between each College Buddy (university student) and Buddy (mentally retarded person). A Best Buddies chapter was created at Fordham in die f all of 1990 under the leadership of two alumnae, Ellen Sheehan and Carrie Focci. Today, it continues under the guidance of original B.B.'s member, Kate Burrel, FC '94. Bearing the title of College Buddy Director, Kate is mainly responsible for leadership among the College Buddies, as well as dealing with the chapter's administra- tion, delegation, and recruitment. She who works closely with the Buddy Director, a Buddy who is responsible for leadership among the Buddies. . r & Working in correlation with the Bronx Occupational Training Center, each of Fordham's College Buddies is paired with a Buddy who is 18 to 21 years old Each Buddy is a high functioning, mildly This obstinate petso&refused to moderately mentally retarded person. Both Kate and the Site Director use great care in insuring diat each pair share similar likes to have her piemte taken. and interests. Each College Buddy commits to a relationship with AlexGatanas OBA*96 Erin MuIIally FC '% his/her Buddy for one academic year (ideally more), agreeing to "1 never saw a skunk before "1 think they're soo cute* meet dieir Buddy two to three times per month at their leisure. I came here. This place smells You just want to'hug them and lem, the ram is." There is also a monthly group outing, fully funded by the chapter. ey«ry other day .* take them home." Presently, FordhanVs Best Buddies chapter is working on pairing 10 to 12 College Buddies with Buddies from the OTC for the coming year. If anyone is interested in die program, contact Kate Burrell, Walsh Hall0801A, exL 2475. Also, weshould all remember die Best Buddies' motto, "The only way to have a friend is to be one." T THE RAM Features October 7,1993 Fordham students help "put the brakes on Multiple Sclerosis" II By Kristen M. Pettit II Features Editor This past Sunday morning over four thousand cyclists took Teaching for America- Reeriuters are looking fordedkated \ to the streets of New York City motivated individuals to commit to teaching for twe year*ini'J BIKE under-resourced public schools in urban and ruraf areas* Aal in an effort to combat a disease that continues to have devas- information session is tentatively scheduled, for November ii.'i:| tating effects on many people. For more information, please contact Ion Raj at 1-800-832- >-f October third marked the law. Ninth Annual Bike Tour for Multiple Sclerosis. A little Bronx Culture- On Saturday, October 2S from 10:00 i, Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is am to 2:00 pia, Mr, Nestor Banyluk, & City Planner will fcad£.] a chronic, often disabling dis- walking tour of Van Cortlaruit F»rk, The meeting place is at: ease that has "short circuited" West 262nd Street and Broadway Oast stop of the Bx-9 hm, at' * the central nervous system of I0:0Gam. close to 350,000 Americans, over 10,000 in New York alone. On Saturday, October 30 at 1:00 pm. Professor Lloyd Uftoa, * Each week, 200 more young Professor of History at Fairleigh Dickenson University, and ' adults, most of whom are be- author of The Beautiful Bronx and The Bronx: It Was Cm$ tween the ages of twenty and Yesterday, will give a free lecture on "Felbam Bay ia the forty, are diagnosed with this Frontier Days" at the Allerton Bracb. o£ the New York Public it. As ofnow, there is no known C. Hayes Design library, located at 2740 Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. Take cause or cure for Multiple Scle- ticipated." "The Tour seemed to be die the IRT #2 train to Alierton Ave. Walk east four blocks and rosis. The tour consisted of a thir- best way to take out my frustra- north one block to Barnes Ave, or take the Bx26 or Bx39 bases. The tour was sponsored by ty mile ride that encircled Man- tions in a way that would be Advil Company along with The hattan Island, and closed off helpful to everyone diagnosed On Tuesday, November 2, at 12 noon, baseball and Yankee New YorkDaily News, Fleet Bank, such major roadways as the with the disease. So many ad- Stadium expert, Tony Morante will lead a tour of inner 92.3FM K-Rock, and WABC FDR Drive and the West Side vances have been made lately. Yankee Stadium for approximately one hour. The walk will ' TV. These companies donat- Highway. Moreambitiousand Whoknows, maybe by being commence at the Press Gate located on Rqppert Place, just ed all proceeds and money serious cyclists had the option here today we've made it possi- next to home plate, Visitor will explore the dugouu the raised by the cyclists to die New of taking the sixty-mile tour ble for researchers to get one clubhouse, and Monument Park, and open-air museaia vfith that went into New Jersey via step closer to finding a cause plaques recalling famous athletes. Tjhe tour proceeds rain or York Chapter of die National ana a cure." MS Society. the Holland Tunnel and the shiae. Admission is four dollars for die general public. Funds raised from the Tour George Washington Bridge. Another cyclist, one of will support vital services that Participants raised money by Fordham University's own, A Call to Poets JEveryheare- General poetry is being accepted ' the MS Society provides for soliciting sponsors who Carl Falcone FC '95 said,"I've for the Western Poetry Association's 1994 poetry book entitled New Yorkers with MSandtheir pledged money per mile com- known two people in my life "Poetry: An American Heritage." Poets are invited to send families, such as counseling pleted, or gave a set donation who were stricken with MS. one or two original poems of 24 lines or less on any subject. and support groups, as well as to die charity. This seemed like a good way Poems with a point of view or statement are preferred. Mail helping to underwrite research Reasons for participating in for me to help them, as well as submissions to: Western Poetry Association, F.O* Box 49445, into die disease on a national the Tour varied between rid- others with MS. Colorado Springs, CO 80949-9445. level. ers. One rider said, "When I "It turned out to be a really found out someone in my fam- great experience. All of the Outward Bound Students- New winter semester programs MS Society spokesman Den- begin with a fogsledding and cross country ski expedition ro nis Tartaglia said, "The event ily was diagnosed with MS, I people there are very support- felt very frustrated. I wanted ive of each other, and it feels the pristine northwoods and conclude in the Southwest with was a great success. All togeth- desert mountain backpacking and and Whitewater canoeing. er we anticipate a sum of to do somediing to help, but I good to be united with fellow 500,000 dollars, raised by die thought there was nothing I New Yorkers in the same For more information call (801}} 328-294$. fourdiousand cyclists who par- could do. cause. New ycrk City Smarts Open the Places to go, who to see and where to be in Gotham door to your U2 at the Hayden Planetarium By Brian Donohue future with Staff Writer The Hayden Planetarium 3-D Laser Shows a UM MBA. West 79th Street and Central Park West Fulfill your dreams with an MBA from UM. We offer flexible and innova- tive programs such as our one-year MBA for students with an under- Take the B train to the West graduate business degree and our two-year program for bachelors 81st Street station. students without a business degree. Both of these programs offer you For info call (212) 769-5920 the opportunity to pursue two complementary specializations such as: • Finance and International Business If you'rebored with doingthe same old bar scene on Friday • Marketing and Computer Information Systems and Saturday night, why don't • Health Administration and Human Resource Management - you try stopping at the Hayden • Marketing and Strategic Management Planetarium? Every Friday and • Accounting and Computer Information Systems Saturday night, the planetarium Jono and the boys are featured this week i With our dual degree Masters in International Business (MIBS), you presents a rock and roll laser Unforgettable Laser Show" at The Hayden Planetarium. will earn an MBA and a Master of Science in International Business show at 7:00, 8:30, and 10:00 pm. This schedule gives you From the second the lights dim, a person could have felt high. with a guaranteed internship in the country of your selected language plenty of time to go out after- red lights fill the room, and the The fact that die lasers are in 3- specialty. wards or even to return to first chord of "Where the Streets D intensifies the feeling. While As you approach graduation and complete your program, our place- Fordham and meet your friends Have No Name" is struck, it is some of the laser effects might ment office is solely dedicated to finding employment opportunities for before they go out. impossible not tofeelthe music. normally be boring, they are People can't seem to sit still in really spectacular when synchro- our graduate business students. Every couple of months the their seats. They sing along nized with the music. If you are intrigued by these challenging and rewarding opportunities, Planetarium presents a differ- and even scream and applaud. Everyone is always saying how call us at 1 -800-531 -7137, and we will show you how to get started on ent laser show. Recent offerings I was surprised by the set list they want to take advantage of the rest of your life. have been Pink Floyd and Laser of the show. I expected just the city, but never do. They Genesis. Currently, they are U2's pop hits, but it was mixed always fall into the same pattern showing U2 — The Unforgetta- UNIVERSITVOF -well. The show.included songs of going to the same old bars ble Laser Show in 3-D (I know, like "October," "Two Hearts every week, so here's a chance to it's a cheesy name). The U2 Beat As One," and "Prome- do something different. show is the best one I've seen nade" as well as hits such Go visit the Planetaruim, have (although this is a completely as"With or Without You" and a good time, and go Out in the biased opinion, since I'm a big "Mysterious Ways." fan) and was the first I saw in 3- city afterwards. If you don't D. The lasers themselves have a enjoy yourself, maybe you do GRADUATE BUSMESS PROGRAMS* P.O. BOX24K0*. CORAL GABLES, R»12«S2« very soothing effect, and even belong here j ust doing the same The planetarium's acoustics old boring thing. and speaker system are great. withoutthesecond-handsmoke, October 7,1993 Features THE RAM

You're in the Army now, soldier! Handicapped Joe Freshman spends weekend, gets the ROTC experience • from page 7 By Dave Thomer or die Library. However, The, Staff Writer on dieir bodies, which the at- McGinley Center and a few oth- tackers were supposed to find. er buildings are good." When you're hanging forty "Should I hideitinmybraid?" How much has this affected feet in the air with nothing but one female cadet asked. She her college experience? "It's a rope and a metal ring keep- decided on the inside of her hard to get into Keating because ing gravity at bay, a lot runs glove instead. I have to be carried up die stairs, through your mind. One While figuring out where to I feel like I'm missing out on thought, however, seems to put die documents, the MS-ls some-social life because of die take precedence: discussed how they intended to movies in Keating 1st." " How on Earth did I get myself go about dying. The most cre- Even buildings with eleva- INTO this mess???" ative idea: "I'm going to tors have put Sandy into some At the very least, that was at yell'MedicI' and dien fall down." bad situations. "Onedaylwant- the front of my mind last Sat- But what was most interest- ed to visit my friend living in urday. Somehow, I had man- ing about the weekend was diis: North and the elevators were aged to get myself assigned as in spite of the fact diat die MS- broken so I couldn't get up to an observer to Fordham 4s and cadres were doing dieir the fourth floor to see her. Also, ROTC's Field Training Exer- damnedest to make diings im- I've been stuck in elevators in cise, which diey call an FTX. possible for the MS-3s, they al- South many times and haven't (The military has never met ways found some way to deal even been able to get into my an acronym it didn't like, if with the situation at hand. room. you ask me.) They were even able to find a "There are millions of dis- The weekend exercise, held way to kill an hour before Sun- abled people in this country and at Camp Smith near West day breakfast when rain can- they have die right to receive Point, was designed to be the celled the day's scheduled equal opportunities in all as- first opportunity for the pro- events. The solution? Exten- pects," says Soto "I deserve as gram'sjuniors to assume field sive barracks cleaning. My bed equal an education as everyone leadership positions. photo courtesy ROTC alone must have been dusted else here." She is determined Over the summer, most What a trooper! Dave does that military thing. three times! to stay at Fordham. third-year cadets (MS-3s) will "It's a lot easier to be told The Americans with Disabil- spend six weeks at an advanced seem as harmless as Mister Even die poor first-year ca- what to do," said one third-year ities Act mandates thatFordham camp being evaluated on their Rogers, and no one picks a nit dets (MS- Is) whobore diebrunt cadet. "When you've got to and all other institutions be ac- "leadership abilities". The better than a soldier. Even in of the dirty work had plenty of think ahead, see the big picture cessible by 1997. According to goals of the fourth-year cadets this short amount of time, I saw endiusiasm. One of die last - that's hard." That was their Hulahan, the University is "dis- (MSW-4s) and the Army offic- that getting involved with the events 1 observed was a simulat- challenge, and even though diey cussing different options" for ers who supervise the Fordham military is a very demanding ed raid on an enemy target by a sometimes stumbled a bit, dieir improving die accessibility at battalion (cadres) were to sub- activity. small group of cadets. final objectives were always Rose Hill. ject the MS-3s were given a So, what possesses people to The roles of die opposing forc- achieved. taste of the stress that they'll "I definitely see this office join? The money most certainly es were played by three MS-Is, That type of grace under, [student services] expanding in encounter at that camp. They doesn't hurt - die ROTC offers who basically sat around for half pressure is ROTC s most valu- did a heck of ajob. the future." scholarships that can cover about an hour and waited to get shot to able commodity. It's a difficult Until then however, disabled I was able to catch a glimpse eighty percent of college tuition. pieces. environment, but the rewards Fordham students will have to of "military life", and it's not It's certainly an attractive offer, The cadets attacked dieir roles seem worthwhile as well. I'm rely on the efforts of die Dis- all pretty. Some of the food and 1 can see why people would with relish. Part of their job was still not sure about die whole abled Student Services. In had me actually looking for- look into ROTC based on that to hide simulated documents 5:30 a.m. diing, though.. . Hulahan's opinion this should ward to a Marriot meal! Wak- alone. not be hard for Fordham stu- ingupat 5:30 in the morning is But for those willing to accept dents. "Fordham students are certainly not on my list of fa- the tough standards, there are by far the most emotionally ma- vorite pastimes, either, and I other rewards. Some of the ture students I've worked widi, can do quite well without physical activity is actually fun, and they're here so diey are sweeping barracks or cleaning such as the rapelling. You obviously intellectually mature M-16 rifles! (As an observer, haven't seen anything until as well." though, I could skip the drudg- you've seen an Army sergeant ery and just do the fun stuff.) hanging twenty feet above die The stress isn't just physi- ground upside down calmly ex- cal; an officer's criticisms can plaining how safe he is; trust contact make the toughest professor me!

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Other dents' grades and can tell where "Students at Fordham seem these relationships is for pro- Many people feel that few freshmen, however, disagree, their strengths and weaknesses too content in taking the pro- fessors to encourage dieir stu- universities are well equipped feeling diat the Fordham fac- are, advisors have the ability to fessor's word onmostsubjects," dents to participate more fre- to deal with students on a per- ulty has not put forth their best point their pupils in die right Dr. Johnson said. She enjoys quently in the classroom. Many sonal academic level. In keep- effort in creating personal ac- directions." it when a class actively partic- students feel intimidated by ing with die Jesuit tradition, ademic relationships with their The only problem widi die ipates iri discussions their professors and see them Fordham attempts to provide students. program seems to lie with the While the Fordham staff is as unreachable for help in the an open and comfortable rela- Michelle Mason, FC '97, group meetings. "It is difficult considerably available to both course. tionship between faculty and states, "I do not feel that die to fit the (faculty) meetings in undergraduate and graduate It's encouraging to see die students. One way of doing student-teacher interaction is with my hectic schedule," says students, diere is always room Fordham faculty attempt to be this has been to assign faculty stressed here at the University. Litsa Dejulio, FC '97. "It does for improvement. One way to at die students' disposal two or advisors to all incoming fresh- Teacher assistance is available not seem to take priority when aid student-faculty interaction three times a week, but, as they men. Professors are also re- for those students that pursue weighed against die required is to extend office hours so say, there's always room for quired to hold office hours in it, but faculty do not encour- classes and the homework as- that students' classes do not improvement. order to be more easily age the students signed by odier professors. I accessible to their stu- "Teachers enough, and die stu- also feel more comfortable in a dents. make it easy dents lack initiative." one on one setting, as opposed Student Opinion Poll However, faculty, Evan Ioannu, CB A to sitting in front of a large availability has been for studen ts to '94, feels that "teach- group of virtual strangers, shar- Information obtained by a random* informal pollcondueted regarded with conflict- talk to them. ers make it easy for ing any problems I might be hy The Raman October 4, ing views. Some stu- Students, students to talk to experiencing." dents feel that the them. Students, how- Some faculty feel classroom What is the degree of faculty availablity fo the however, do ever, do not pursue Fordham faculty has a participation is not up to par. Student Body of Fordham University? personal touch with die not persue [teachers] due to lack As Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, a undergraduate body, of ambition." professor of theology at while odiers feel that [teachers] due As for the Fresh- Fordham College, explains, Adequate; 60% die faculty is aloof and to lack of man advisory pro- "Students here tend to be pas- sometimes detached ambition" gram, the reaction sive," she said. Dr. Johnson Inadequate: from student affairs. has generally been feels that students should ex- 24% As a first-year student, I have one of approval. As Elizabeth press dieir beliefs, ideas and found that the faculty attempts Becza, FC '97, observed, "The any conflicting arguments that No Opinion; to relate to their pupils on a one- faculty advisor)' program pro- they might have pertaining to 10% to-onebasis. Professors seem to vides an advantage to the fresh- the classroom discussion. This, The Real World?... By M. Mullin

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OCTOBER 7, 1993 Graphics by Bob Stank, Poll administered by Barbara-Jean Doerr No matter how safe we Students Who Have Been Victimized On Campus feel, the number of crimes irjjvhich Fordham students have been victims of may say a lot more. As sad as it is, however, crime will occur, no matter where we are. The following graphs show the number of students who have been victims of crimes, both on and off-campus. Likewise, there are significant numbers of Students Who Have Been Victimized In The Surrounding Area students who have never been victimized at Fordham. We all admit that there are serious problems here, but we cannot expect to live in Utopia. I would like to commend Fordham Security for the great effort and improvement they have made at u. o Fordham. Don't Be Ruled Bv Fear One of the things ^ordhatni : ThesJanger^foarsarroHiiia-... students havehaa to come to : ings is emphasized when v&f '•'•'• jeraiSiwkh while attending the .; .serious.1 and: violent •iftadetiS;:.''••• Rese/lfiil campus is the. sur^, pc^r;ltjsbrQu^thoroestifOt«^ •

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At this point everyone is aware of the tragic crime that took place at Pugsley Pizza last Saturday. Three unknown armed robbers held up the store at gunpoint and physically assaulted three female students be- fore making off with an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry. 12 Steps To Serenity While the disturbing nature of the incident cannot be ignored, the University's response to the situation and all its On a cold winter night outlook on life was that of a ed where students can come ramifications should give the members of the Fordham Kevin sat in his dorm alone. "victim." He was very reac- together to work on their He was fuming and knew tive to criticism and tended individual issues. These community increased confidence in Security and its ability to hecouldn'taffordtobewith to bristle when people in include, but are not limited react to the emergencies which are inevitable in an area such people right now. It audiority confronted him. to, issues directly related to as the Bronx. wouldn't take much to Aldiough he tried hard to alcohol and alcoholism. Security quickly reacted to the needs of the students "push his buttons" and he'd please, any form of rejec- Family concerns and odier involved by first assigning a guard to their room, while fly into a rage again. He tion -even a slight - left him challenging relationship immediately changing the lock. A 24-hour guard will remain didn't want to do diat. He feeling worthless and questions are often the top- at Finlay Hall until the matter is further resolved by changing gripped his hands into fists ashamed. His self-esteem ic of discussion. The first and began to pace die room. was shaky, and he often step has to do widi recogniz- the front door core and the keys of all Finlay residents. This feeling was all to fa- over-reacted to criticism by ing that alcohol has had a The Security Office also quickly alerted the entire Fordham miliar and he was sick of it! anger which, he came to largely-negative impact on community to the incident in a campus-wide memo which Somehow he knew that realize, was in defense of one's life. The tw'elfdi step described the events and the ensuing precautions in an infor- he was being over-reactive. his hurt pride. has to do with reaching out mative yet discreet manner. At a time when the Fordham He knew that other people Kevin often felt alone to odiers to share one's own rumor mill is running hot and heavy, Security tried its best to didn't get as intensely up- and ashamed; he didn't re- hard-earned strengdi and ensure as much confidentiality as possible for the students set at frustrating situations. alize at first diat most adult serenity. The-ten steps in Kevin was an intense guy. children of alcoholics suf- between provide a truly re- involved. He knew that his temper fer from similar feelings at markable program for self- The normally much-maligned Security Office deserves was straining every rela- times. The neglect, confu- discovery and change. It is much credit for its quick and thoughtful actions in this matter. tionship he had, and was sion and emotional turmoil liberating to discover pat- Although Pugsley's is officially an off-campus establish- causing him great anxiety in the alcoholic family terns and to realize that one ment, so is Faculty Memorial Hall, and many students consid- about how long he could leaves scars. When Kevin has choice; one no longer er Pugsley's as much a part of campus as the cafeteria. It is keep his job. He often felt joined the ACOA group on has to repeat die same old at tunes like these that the entire community needs to realize that the world was unfair, campus, his life began to self-defeating scenarios. and he didn't know how he its responsibility to cooperate with Security in order to change. Hesawmoreclear- Alcoholism is a disease, could begin to change and ly how the patterns of be- and its effects can be devas- provide for our own safety. adapt himself. havior in his family were tating. But alcoholism can The Ram would like to take this opportunity to extend its What Kevin didn't real- creating habits of diought be arrested; and family deepest sympathies and support to the students involved in ize at that time was diat his and feeling that were dis- members can find serenity this terrible episode. experience was all too fa- ruptive to many of his rela- wheuier or not the drinking miliar to dozens of odier tionships. He came to real- continues. If you have fam- students on campus. He ize diat he had denied and ily members or close friends was one of many who are tried to avoid die feelings who have a problem with adult children of alcohol- from his childhood experi- alcohol, maybe ACOA is a ics. Kevin decided to go to ence. group for you.*Meetingsare \Speak UP! the Counseling Center for In a 12-step program, on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. in help with managing his an- such as AA (for the alcohol- 226 Dealy Hall, startingOc- :r. In the process of ex- ic), ACOA or Alanon (for tober 19th. Come, and bring By Barbara-Jean Doerr & Sue Youmans ploring those situations that family and friends of the a friend if you'd like. Itjust frustrated and enraged alcoholic), a trusting, car- might change your life. him, he discovered that his ing environment is provid- •Counseling Center What Do You Think About The Post Office? Billy Battle Flows On Q To the Editor: shows on the subjects of wir bum. reviews. We watched a talk I would not even consid- Jim Kirby, FC '97 As Entertainment Editor. show in which Billy Joel er your review tobethought "It's not open enough. of The Ram, it came to my spoke about his new album. of as a real alburn review Personally, I don't even attention that Frank For such a big fan, I guess for The Ram. It is in the Golasuonno had a large you accidentally overlooked wrong section, first off, and know how to open my problem with Erin Melody's that show in which ntucb of secondly it's a Jittle late. own mailbox." review of Billy Joel's River the information came from Since you write for the pa- of Dream album. I would Billy himself. I also not Jcedf per* I can't believe a fan now like to address this is- that you gave us credit for Such as yourself didn't sue. In liis letter, correctly interpreting t woof write a review for them, Christina Herrera, Golasuonno $tated the songs, "Blonde Over and, in fact, there was no p Blue" and "Two Thousand men tion of Bi lly Joel at all FC'97 songs areaswayoffthemark Years." How good of you! — hmnim, that's strange. I think k is great that you Well, I dare you! I dare "They're doing a good as could possibly be." I thought I would help clari- are such abig Billy Joetfan, job. Every time I've gone fy the definition of "inter- as many are. However, I Well, I dare you! I there it's been fine." pretation" , so I consulted don't need to eat, sleep and dare you to write for Webster's Dictionary. The drink these people to order my section and prove definition clearly statesthat to like their wont. I am also an interpretation is "to give curious as to why (if you are yourself as a writer one's own conception of, as such a big fan) you didn't and a fan. in a play or musical compo- want toshare your v iewo£ this Andrew Ravas, CBA sition/' And there you go! masterpiece, River of Dreams, with everyone by writing an '94 An interpretation is not to you to write for my section hejudged right Or wrongby article forthe Entertainment attd pi ove yourself asa writ- "How come they're not another individual, but re* section, h does no good to er and a fan, May 1 suggesi open before 11:00 am?" la}>$ to people how one par- print ypur own review in (he an ankle on the'Billy Joe ticular person felt about the Editorial section after the concert at the Garden f the section? I know you'l. love to do it, so I'll see it in The definition clearly states that an ray office by noon ori Mon- Oty Melwani, FC '97 interpretation is "togive one's own conception day after you see the con cert. Oh, and please, iCyou'rt "I think they're alright of, as in a play or musical composition." going to write, don 'tbe igno- They shouldn't put And there you go! rant — put it in the righi section. other people's mail in \ wosrk itself, fact? I'm not looking for my mailbox, though—my y1, wedo research * Wara&d Peace" Justa brief Sincerely, own mail would be la topic by reading maga^ synopm a$ weU as a general PeriUo,i?C'94 \t'mt». and watching talk «fcke or

FUV Speaking Up "Right To Choose" To the Editor: mere two hours on Sunday I would just like to say I evenings. Truly amazing. found last week's Speak tip! You would think something Was Incoherent feature regarding WFUV by The Story, B.B. King or quite amusing. (For those Maria McKee would turn To the Editor: it begins much later, and of you who missed this gem, up, since these artists are In "The Right to Choose," thus, practice infanticide. the question posed was currently listed under heavy [Barbara-] Jean Doerr claims Should we extend the "What have you listened to on rotation on the station's "freedom to choose" until WFUVinthepastyear?") The that she personally opposes playlist. Just something to abortion but that she only sup- afterbirth? In the interest mtovmr*. WOOD four responses ranged from think about. ports "the right to choose." of freedom, one would "I haven't" to the ever-pop- To those reading this, Ms. Doerr'scasefor legalabor- have to abolish all laws ular "polka" response given here's a tip: try listening tion, however, is incoherent. againstmurder. Although by two of the students ques- during the week. Try listen- such anarchy would be tioned. She argues that "pro-choice ing for more than 2 min- ideology rests on the premise consistent, surely no one I can understand that utes. Try listening week- that no one has the right to could survive in such a lib- JMMAMl teSANTlS many students don't listen nights to a music show host- impose - or, shall I say, inflict ertarian paradise. to WFUV. Especially since ed by a Fordham student. - his or her moral beliefs on Ms. Doerr claims that most everything students What? You didn't know another. It'sassimpleasthat." "It, would be moronic to know about WFUV comes about it? Gee, you'd think Butif it's as simple as that, we doubt that a fetus in the from what they read in the something like that would should abolish all laws, not womb is biologically "hu- campus publications; which be mentioned in the Ram, man." At ten weeks, a fe- I must say are factual, unbi- simply laws restricting abor- CATHERINE MMTOS considering the paper's so tion. After all, some people tus has a face, arms, legs, News Editor ased and always provide on' top of everything else believe that certain ethnic internal organs, fingers both sides of thestory. Right regarding WFUV... groups are inferior to others. and toes. Brain activity is What's really remarkable Sincerely, Should all civil rights laws be detectable as well." She ArU Editor is that polka was such a com- Edith Bellinghausen, abolished so that sincere rac- fails, however, to follow mon response, considering FC'94, Program Manager ERIN K MELODY the polka program airs fora WFUV-FM Many societies, of course, believe that it begins Asst. Arts Editor much later, and thus, practice infanticide. REGWA tt. Should we extend the "freedom to choose" until after birth? In the interest of freedom, one would * PETTIT Pro-Programming have to abolish all laws against murder. I Although such anarchy would be consistent, DAWNYANEK To the Editor: ies attracted over4,000 spec- surely no one could survive in such a libertarian Ant. Features Editor In response to Julie tators combined in one se- paradise. eSarms* letter "fordham mester. American Age bad DANI&LF. CAHALANE University: Where Do Our several proramentspeakers HI Values Lie? Entertainment iorncherelastseia^ster. iP.j. ists may act on dieir beliefs? the logical implications of <>r Service?* in last week's O'Rourke, for one, attract* Some people believe diat one this medical evidence. Ram, IbelievetliatProgram- ed 3uO students* gender is subordinate to an- Once one recognizes the CHAMAE BAISLEY m«jg Clubs l&eCineve»ts, other. Out of respect for con- patenthumanity of dieun- Unless I am mistaken, science, should we abolish all born child - a recognition American Age, and others FUEMS did sot handle state Equal Rights Amend- reserve more money than 4,000 cases last semester or based on scientific evi- ROBERT K, STANK ments and all non-discrimi- dence available to all - one Graphic Designer Service Clubs because of Helplim handle 300 calls nation statutes? Some people their activities. has the obligation to de- in one week. Thereasoa* morally oppose state programs fend diis vulnerable hu- While M$. DeSanck is by that Programming Clubs for the poor. Should all wel- ail means entitled to her man being against aggres- provideservices that the en- fare assistance, therefore, be sion, even at the hands of opinion, it must be recog- tire student body is able to abolished andassistance to the nized thai Fordham's Pro- take advantage of, while parent or doctor. AUCtAOTMRE poor he left strictly to individ- Every law restricts the gramming Clubs provide Service Clubs, by their own iialinitiativei: Copy Editor events that, are far more definition, offer services to actions of citizens. Every valuabletothesuidentbody the entire student body, biit Every law restricts the law reflects the moral be- PRQF. JACKSMFE liefs of one group and dis- Faculty Advisor as a whole than Sendee areonlynecessarytoasmall actions of citizens. Clubs. Clubs like Global percentage of them. And gruntles the moral opin- Outreach, FUEMS and let us not forget that mem- Every law reflects the ions of odiers. Laws which prohibit or restrict abor- Helpline provide wonder- bers of Programming moral beliefs of one ful services, but only on a Clubs, just as> members of tion simply protect the de- homed basis. Global Out- Service Clubs, are voluo* group and disgruntles veloping human being from lethal assault. One reach run$ several trips a the moral opinions of The Rom is located at the year that invoke a small In an age where stttdem cannot be "personally op- others. posed" to the death of Rose Hilt Campus of number of students. activity funds are limited, Fordham University in Helpline and FUEMS, on theBudgetCommittee must Ms. Doerr claims that some someone and remain in- different when this hu- The McGinley Center, average, assist only a. small provfcfethegreatest amount people believe that life begins Room B*5& number of students per of funds to'those organ ha.- at conception, while others man being is extinguished. week. tions which engage the believe it begins at birth. Many Sincerely, Jean Dion Business Office In contrast, Cine-vents greatest amount of stu- societies, of course, believe diat (im 718-4379 rum twenty movies a se- dents. Thoseorganizationsl mester, including ten new are th^ Programming) Please do not send unsigned Letters To The Editor, they Editorial Office releases. Movies like Basic Clubs, and that is why they will not be printed. It is the policy of The Ram to know }' Instmct and Aladdin each get the most money. attractedafulihouseatboth the name of the authors of all letters. We can make performances. I wouldesti- Sincerely, arrangements not to print the name at the request of the Mailing Address: mate that Cinevents' mov- Arthur J, Hogan, FC 'M author. BoxB Letters to the Editor and Commentaries are due by Monday at 12:00 PM. They must be neatly handwritten Fordham University or typed, double-spaced. We are appreciative of submissions in virtually any IBM word processor format. 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H The Citibank Classic Visa card offers immediate savings to student caidmembers. \bu can save up to 26% on long distance calls versus AT&T with the free Citibank Calling Service™ from MCI.1 And you can capitalize on a $20 Airfare Discount for domestic flights.2 Savings on mail order pur- chases, sports equipment, magazines and music also abound. Maximize these savings with a low variable interest rate of 1S4%3 and no annual fee, and you can significantly improve your personal bottom line (especially if one's net income tends . No known picture ofWishington smiling exists. Economists believe Washington was unhappy because he jell he could have received a better deal on war supplies. If he used a u \ r» * Citibank Classic Visacard, he wouldhavebeen assured'ofgelling the best price andprobably tO DC pretty gTVSS). rUt Way, One would have been happier. 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By Kristen M.Pettit of the show i Features Editor that I en-1 From the moment the cur- joyed most. [ tains went up and the first Gore's] chords of "Mercy in You" poetic mes- | thumped out of the speakers sage .which ! in Madison Square Garden, an mainly electricity rah through the deals with! crowd. You could tell that ev- die struggle I eryone here was ready to have between re-! a good time. ligion and I Luckily, Depeche Mode's duty, and I devoted fans were not disap- self gratifi- j pointed with The Devotional cation, was j Tour. Lead singer Dave Gahan intensified j entered the stage strutting his through stuff and swinging his pelvis these im- ceaselessly- This made fans ages. like my sixteen year old sister For ex-1 Sharon exceedingly happy. ample, the Part of the evening seemed trackj "Walkingin j geared towards listeners like ! Sharon, who enjoy Depeche My Shoes" Mode merely fortheir driving was accom-1 rhythms ana dancy beats. panied on This type of fan made up the video| most of the capacity crowd, as screens by a i many were dancing in the aisles hideous Martin Gore, Dave Gahan, and Andy "Fletch" Fletcher, three fourths of Depeche as well as in their seats. Most of bird-mon- Mocje WOWed their audience at Madison Square Garden September 25. the show was centered around ster that . these fans, and diere were few odiers in my group said re- ing in my shoes." Gahan on live instruments. times during die performance minded diem of "Big Bird on Another song wrought widi Fletch and Gore played the that anyone sat down at all. acid." While, I'm sure that profound images was an old drums and electric guitar re- Pieces like "1 Feel You" and most of the sixteen year old favorite from Some Great Re- spectively in "Personal Jesus." "Personal Jesus" were pre- audience just wondered why ward, "Stripped." The screens Alan Wilder accompanied Gore sented in a straightforward Big Bird would turn into a began as blank pieces of paper. on "Judas". manner, maximizing their junkie and become a roadie Soon a hand came on writing Though I was not lucky dance appeal. for DM, odiers of us in the the song's tide as well as odier enough to witness die perfor- Depeche Mode has anodier audience appreciated die fact related words across the blank, mance, Thursday night's audi- side to them, however, a darker, that diere was some deep stuff white paper until it was entirely ence was treated, I was told, to more symbolic side diat ap- being illustrated here. black, symbolizing the corrup- Gore's rendition of "One Ca- peals to the more sedate and First, we learn diat anyone tion of the human soul by soci- ress" along with a full string mature listener. can become prey to peer pres- ety. section. """ While Dave swung his butt sure, even six foot tall fowl. Also of interest diat evening As Gore's vocals far surpass and bellowed passionately for Second, we physically see the was die fact diat (gasp!) die Gahan's this must have been die the sixteen year olds, the many "monster" the song's persona music was not produced en- highlight of the performance. video screens on the stage is viewed as by his persecutors. tirely by synthesizers! Each In short, this was a more versa- flashed images reflecting the This drives the point of die member of die group took turns tile DM. One that seems to be introspective nature of Martin song home; "before you come stepping away from dieir key- striving to keep up with a chang- Gore's lyrics. It was this aspect to any conclusions/Try walk- boards and accompanying ing musical scene. October 7, 1993 Love and passion ignite Age of Innocence

IBy Jennifer Jones scandal ever since she left her uncontrollable desire for her. been discovered to be lovers, to a new level of intensity. The IJStaff Writer husband, the Count Olenska of They fall in love in a society that even by his wife May, but no climax is a welcome change France. would condemn them if diey one ever reveals dieir senti- from the slow-paced tracking This time, Mme. Olenska are found out. ments openly. of social events, and brings the Martin Scorcese has been wants a divorce, but the count Archer marries May a few Then Mme. Olenska informs production to a proper and poi- shortchanged diroughout his will ruin her stable life in Ameri- months later, but die flame be- May that she is going back to gnant close. entire career when it has come can society if she does. She is tween Archer and Ellen contin- France to rejoin the Count. But The strongly detailed, yet down to Oscar night. This trapped, even when die gallant ues to burn. They continue to Archer knows Mme. Olenska is slow-paced story is a visual feast year, his Age of Innocence is a Archer tries to help her with see each other; on a friendly starkly against this and despises thanks to dietranscendent mas- production much unlike his her legal matters. Soon, Ellen's basis to odiers, but to diem it the Count. Th is revelation cre- tery of cinematographer usual biting and angry dramas. charm and independence hyp- was to satisfy dieir passions. ates a tension between May and M ichael Halhaus, and the inial- A superb cast and a cultured notizes Archer into a state of Archer believes that they have Archer that takes diis love story lible creativity of Thelma storyline gives the "raging bull" Schoonmaker's editing tech- of film directors a good chance nique. at a well-deserved honor. In many respects it could be Age of Innocence is a tale of said diat die editing truly di- romance set in New York City rected this film. But Scorcese during the 1870s, starring uses his delicate handiwork, Daniel Day-Lewis as die strong- staging an elaborate represen- hearted lawyer Newland Ar-. tation of life in die late 1800s cher, and Michelle Pfeiffer as widi exquisite detail and a fine the dry-witted and scandalous cast. Mme. Ellen Olenska. The acting is better dian ex- The story, adapted from pected, because die manner of Edith Wharton 's novel, is a deli- the cast is appropriate to die cate satire of die New York time frame. Pfeiffer is beauti- high society in the late 1800s; a ful and convincing as die scan- society that sought desperately dalous mistress, and Day-Lewis to break with British tradition, is gentle, yet he has a powerful although die bourgeois parties presence opposite two very still held all the pomp and pag- strong leading ladies. Satirical eantry'of a royal ball. Fashion overtones are ever-present, yet was.of august importance, as concealed in tightly pompous "there is nodiingof greater con- dialogue. The film is especially cern to talk about." Gossip was fun for the New York crowd, the key to gaining respect in who can hear familiar refer- this world, and it could make or ences to the old city in its begin- break a reputation. ning stages. Archer is engaged to May If you ve been looking for an. Wellen, a properly-brought-up intelligent story, this is your young woman in a prominent chance. The subject matter is New York family, played widi a quite heavy, but the romance delicate patience by Winona '- and humor can be shared by Ryder. Archer then meets all. Hopefully, this will be a May's cousin, Mme. Olenska, winner for the NYU grad who whose life hasbeen riddled widi Michelle Pfeiffer and Daniel Day-Lewis in Martin Scorsese's Age of innocence. isaversatilemasterofhistrade. 16 THE RAM Entertainment October 7,1993 GREASE: An American •v Scai

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II By Jennifer Mussi on GREASE is the Word. Gibson - check out die finale, a medley II Staff Writer and McLachlan open the al- of all the classic cast acts. Compiled by a cast of characters who are even weir bum with a beautiful duet on "You're die One diat I Want" the ones written about in this column. "I got chills, they're "Sandy", which evolves into the was die first single released off multiplyin', and I'm losin' con- full cast dynamically immortal- die album, and it had great chart trol..." izing the "GREASE" andiem. success in the UK. "Summer The Young and the Restless ride off into die sunsetS Definitely a sensation you'll Debbie Gibson is no stranger Nights", the second single to be This past week on Y&R, we On odier fronts, Joha feel after slipping the new to musical theatre. After hav- released, is expected to arrive saw Victor Newman's long- Kristen's relationship w" original cast recording of ing spent much of her child- on the shelves of British music awaited return from the dead. up, until she realized tl GREASE is the Word into your hood in various productions, stores later in October. Seeing His return sent shock waves must meet her father, CD player. The London West her ;most recent role (and their success in Britain is remi- through everyone in Genoa snuck out of die cabin End production of GREASE is Broadway debut) was as niscent of the summers of our City. Some stand to gain from down to the beach, whe based on the 1977 Paramount Eponine in the stage version of youth, when GREASE songs his return; odiers will lose big. met Stefano and Curtis.! Pictures movie. Victor Hugo's Les Miserables in played endlessly on the radio, Highlights of his revival in- fortunately, so did John| The "macho" role of Danny 1992. and we all knew the words. clude the glare he laid on Jack the amazement of all, St< is played by British actor Craig Gibson adds much flavor to Just hearing the album will Abbott when diey first saw each stood and faced John. McLachlan and the "lovely" her character, especially in her make you want to hop on die other. Victor's cold eyes cut Sandra Dee is brought to life solo, "Hopelessly Devoted to next Concorde to London's through Jack like a hot knife by American sweetheart You". It's not a replica of Olivia Headirow so you can see die through butter. And I don't Another World Debbie Gibson. A suggestion Newton-John'sversion- it'sbet- show live tonight! In case an think anyone will forget die Ian and Paulina were rf to those who love 50s sock-hop ter! excursion across die Atlantic is beautiful reunion of Victorand in by Jake. According t| music: sprint to the nearest Donna-Sue (Kim Leeson) not possible, there has been talk Ihis children (hugs and tears). accusations, Mac Con'' import record shop to purchase and Sandy sing a sweet "It's of bringing this particular pro- That brought a tear to my eye. scoundrel diat Ian uious this recording! Rain ing on Prom Night", which duction of GREASE to diese In these two scenes we saw die was. Will this ruin die I If you loved the movie, dien relates die tale of an anydiing- shores. warmth of a loving father and for Ian and Paulina? you'll adore this album because but-perfect prom night. But until dien, a revival of the cutthroat businessman Lorna and Victor bel all die songs from die movie McLachlan portrays the per- the original Broadway show is whom we've come to love. close-very, very close, fj which were never a part of die fect Mr. Cool, and with his in the works. This version stars During the week, we saw in- that Kevin is out of the pie original Broadway production buddy Kenickie (Shane Richie), Ricky-Paul Goldin (of Another dications diat Cricket is consid- only Carl stands in dieir i are compiled here. You'll be sings a fierce "Greased World fame) and is in rehearsals ering staying home to work, "hand-jiving" to the classic Lightnin'". now. If you happened to catch while husband Danny takes off Loving tunes, "Summer Nights", John Combe (Doody) hams it any of the Miss America Pageant for NYC. As the two prepare to Now that Alex is ba "Sandy", "You're die One diat up widi a humorous yet power- a few weeks back, then you part, Cricket is growing closer town, will he and Ava i I Want", "We Go Togedier", ful rendition of "Those Magic might have seen a few of the to Paul (and who can blame their relationship, and i|| "Beauty School Dropout", and Changes". numbers from that production. him!) where does that leave JerT* "Greased Lightnin'". The best cut off the record- Is diere room on the Great -D.C. The tensions between G| Some of die best duets and ing, you ask? Saving the best White Way for two productions and Cooper heighten as G^ cast ensembles ever are found for last definitely applies here of GREASE? Of course! I renews his will to fight i As the World Turns per. And what do die Royce's multiple personali- hold for Buck and Stace ties emerged, and "Roger" ad- the end near? mitted to the killing of Neal. Connor and Line grow closer All My Children with every day, while Cal stays Brooke and Edmund in the distance (is this soon to closer, as Tad turns to' change?) Damian and Lily Dixie. Charlie and Haley q come to an agreement on the rel-is this really the era television station. But what Kendall reveals all to Antcl does the future hold for Lily And the mystery remains: wl and Holden? is "Eduardo"? -JD. One Life to Live Guiding Light After a long recovery, Cli The week ending 10/1 was returns to Llandview-and one of the most captivating Viki? Bo pleads with Nora weeks in recent GLhistory. The accept that Sarah's death wedding and departure of not her fault. Cord's memoi Harley and Mallet was long- returns, freeing Tina to pn awaited and terribly heart- fess her love for Cain. Witlth| breaking. The arrival of Buzz's alliance of Asa and Alex su| daughter, Lucy, will certainly ceed, or will Renee finally wif create a diversion from die loss her freedom from the dom| of a favorite couple. neering Mr. Buchanan? 3 Alexandra's return to Spring- -M.l field is only the beginning of what could become one of General Hospital Roger Thorpe's best story lines. After weeks of wondering i The romance of Roger and they would smarten up, wi f enna may soon give way to the were finally satisfied wher battle for Spaulding, and open Julia and Scotty found out th< the door for a possible Jenna/ truth about Katherine. Mean Buzz affair. while, as a result of jealous' -E.M. over Scott's attentions ti interested to ttie following topics: Katherine, Lucy returns to he: Bold and the Beautiful old tricks. She fakes abdomi Sheila is up to her old ways, nal pains and is admitted to thi and maybe this time she'll get hospital, where everyone ca caught. On odier fronts, Sally's ters to her "condition!" i^e night ortajk snows) pregnancy test result was posi- Jagger tried to rescue Karei ive, and Jack was there as a from her new endeavor, bu witness. What does that mean was attacked by Sonny's thug for die "happy couple"--will in retaliation. Steph get left out in the cold? The "Who murdered Jes sica?" mystery is heating up Days of Our Lives The investigation leads to Ryai As last week ended, Bo spot- as a prime suspect. Could Ryai ted Carly in the park. Still really have escaped and killei suffering from her amnesia, Jessica, or are Felicia and Ma Carly does not know the man just on a vendetta? who confronts her. As Bo, And as die heat of summe Katerina," and Lawrence go turns into die calm of fall, th back to the Alamain home, passions of Ned and Jenn Billie runs to inform the Brady come together, while Paul fol clan of the "risen" Carly. Will lows false leads, planted b Carly come to recognize Bo as Ned, to Italy. her man, or will she and Larry -M.K

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FootbaflT Women's Soccer: Volleyball: Overall Record: 0-4 Overall Record: 4-6 Overall Record:2-14 League Record: 0-1 League Record: 0-4 League Record: 0-2 Recent Results: Recent Results: Recent Results: UPenn 35 Fordham 30 Colgate 7 Fordham 0 Fordham 3 Wagner 1 Fordham 2 Montclair St. 0 Marist 3 Fordham 2 »Ro Sally Spalatin Ram Player of the Week: Satvia>agasttJIeo>o3 againsttJI eaaMo>rho3Mpas&aterapts. 262 yards is the sixth-best 10/9-BUFFALO 1:00 siagle-gaBiete-falin the history of Fordharo. football. For his 10/10- SIENA 3:00 his week s matches: • : Miort^agamst the Quakers, Moorhead was flamed the pat? oit 10/13- IONA 3:30 10/9- HOLY CROSS/IONA Hookie of the Week, Men's Soccer: 12:00 Overall Record: 3-5-2 10/12- ST. PETER'S 7:00 -Hargrove Goes Long- In the game against UPeiui, League Record: 1-2-0 Rugby: junior vode receiver Calvin Hargrove stepped.op with a Recent Results: performance that puts him near the top of the list for yards Overall Record: 1-0 received in a single game. Hargrove racked up 185 receiv- Hartwick 6 Fordham 0 League Record: 1-0 ingyards witha 26-vard touchdown, the most since 1&5&, and Lafayette 3 Fordham 1 Recent Results: Track: third*best in Fordham history. The two players that are Fordham 7 Army 6 This week's meets: ahead of Hargrove on the list are Ed Brown, FC'53, with 233 Ram Player of the Week: 10/11-MET Champs 11:00 and Alan PfeXfer, FC'&t, with 219 yards. Both Brown and Rory McEldowny Ram Player of the Week: Pfitffer were- all-American selections and are members of the Fordham Hall of Fame. This week's games: Kevin Coen 10/9-NAVY 11:00 This week's games: 10/12-ARMY 3:00 -Volleyball Update-* This past week, the Lady Rams 10/10-@Kings Point -All home games are in bold Volleyball team played through three tough matches and came away with one win and two loses. In the first match of the week, the Lady Rams took on Wagner and gained their second victory of the season. The smresforthefour game match were 1S-S, 134$JS-l0tl$-5< In the Wagner match, Jemi Shea led the team with 14 kills, 7 aces, and 18 digs. Carmen Mortdelli coniibuted'with IS Roughin' Up the Cadets kills, and Tara McEnroe and Krista CampBtato added 22 1 and 16 Assists, respectively. Next wp for the Lady Sams was Marist University. Marist beat Fordham by thescoresof 15-7,6-15,15-12,11-1$, 10-15. Kevin Coen Keys Fordham's Victory Shea again was a big' contributor with 20 kills and 18 digs. Caroputaro chipped in with 44 assists. McEnroe and Sue Meehan added five service aces each to the Fordham totals, while Joanna Nowlan and McEnroe contributed three blocks Kevin Coen was excited, by dominating the second half fumble die ball before he could a piece. frustrated and hungover, all through strong play by die for- put it down for the score. at the same time. wards and inspirational run- He has recendy been as- In the team's loss to Vale, by the scores of 7-15,15-ifc, 17- The first half of the match ning by the backs. signed to latrine duty for the 15,1245, and 5-15. Sheaadded I4killsandfive$erviceaces between Fordham Rugby and About halfway through die next six montfis. to theFordham totals. MondelU contributed with. 11 Wife and Army on Sunday was marred second half, junior John The Rams' Killer B's also 16 digs. Meehan was able to put together six service aces. with mistakes and penalties by Forristal took a pass from Coen had a strong showing against the Rams. -Still Running Strong- Former Pordham track star and and sent it flying into the hands Army in the second game of currentgraduate assistantfor the track team, Lauren Gubicza, However, Army was only of junior Matt Burke. die day. finished first in the New York City's Fifth Avenue Mile. able to capitalize on two of the Burke put on themoves that With Army leading 3 - 0, CubiczaFinished with attme of 4:37 and received the $ 1,000 numerous penalties by the made him an all-star running junior Paul Maracina barreled grand prize. Rams. back in high school and leaped over die opposing players to At the end of the half, the into the try zone for the Rams' give the Rams a 5 - 3 lead. Rams found themselves in the first score of die day. The Rams could not hold -Coming back to "The Hill"" This coming Sunday at all too familiar position of be- Senior Aaron LaFortune on, diough, giving up anodier 12:00, FomhamTvill welcome back some of its greatest base* ing behind, this time 6 - 0. added the kick after to give the penalty kick, and eventually hall players of alt time. The team will hold its annual Alnmni And then Coen smacked die Rams a 7 - 6 victory. allowing Army to score a try. Game on Jack Goffey Field. Those who are scheduled to heads of his teammates. Army had many chances Final score: Army 11, Rams 5. appear, if there are no conflict* with personal schedules, As the second half-began, deep in Fordham's zone, but Fordham's next game will include Astro star Pete Harnisch and other current minor Coen cajoled his teammates, Coen and die rest of die Rams be at Kings Point on Sunday, leaguers. explaining, "THIS IS IT, ruggers thwarted their efforts. October 10, at 1:00 p.m. GUYS! ONE HALF! LET'S At one point, an Army -Cetting a Shot at the Show- Forme* Fordham star Fred GO!" winger was in the try zone, but -Courtesy Fordham Rugby Herzog returned to the camp of the NB A's New Jersey Nets The Rams answered his call his cockiness caused him to this past Wednesday for the second straight year, with a shot to make the big club. Last season Herzog was among the last to be Cut, as theNets trimmed the»rro$ter down to the twelve- man roster. While at Fordham, Herzog helped the Rams to

scoring list with 1,455 points, the 6-9 forward was given both the Patriot League tournament Most Valuable Player award and first team all-Patriot League honors. -Intramurals-- The intramuraljflag football season kicked off two weeks ago and ihe standing* so far are as follows:

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• M-Soccer, from page 24 Inside the Up-and-Down Season Continues in 0-2 Week

The bottom line is that the on their midfielders. Rams simply did not play well lent. Our game starts with him "Rightnow, I thinkthemost in the middle." e%cohmnb^Brian Wektfh lastweek, but don't quit on them effective part of the team is just yet. Gonzalez controls the for efthtfratlmU Uam me defensive &K# and* the midf ield, due in large part midfield, along with senior On the only other occasion to the play of junior Chris when the Rams dropped two /teammate Rory McEIdowney, the perspective of ike tmches md players. Mm Gonzalez." said Fordham who is arguably the Rams' most m the field, we hope to pM h consecutive games this season, coach Frank Schnur. they responded with perhaps aggressive and most colorful ptidpatkfiM their most productive week of "Chris Gonzalez does all the player. dirty work," praised Schnur, "They're doing it from box the season. "and he probably doesn't get The offense needs to return to box, going back to help out the credit he deserves. He is on defense, and moving up (on to its form of two weeks ago, so effective, he wins the ball, and die Rams can always count offense) to cause problems for and his distribution is excel- opponents," said Schnur. Explosive. hall more." "They usually control plav The one word that can de- Speaking on behalf- oil scribe Rams' offense last week "Ghris Gonzalez does all the dirty \rork," at midfield. You win midfield, defensewas then you have a good chance at Franklin Field in Philadel- Mike Wik praised Schnur, "and he probably doesn't get of winning_-the game." phia when they faced the Penn The Dover, PA native &» the credit he deserves. He is so effective, he And winning games is what Quakers. "The defense was 40l«i &{, Fordham must do when it hosts The offense aired tbe ball first three quarters, but wei wins the ball, and his distribution is excellent. Marist, Navy, and Army this out early and often, according them back m the game. ™ Our game starts with him in the middle." week, in order to begin that to junior flanker Calvin scored thirty points,, climb back uphill. Hargrove. *We were very con- should have been fident goingintotbegame, not it wasn't." only knowing but also expect- The defense was m the t ing the big plavs to happen." for rouch of the second J As for any differences in of- dWilddd^ fensive strategy, Hargiove ex- and started to make some- plained, "We basically ran the tal ^mistakes diat realfy same plays, but the fact

lost 34 - SO, due to a fourth then* where we wanted them, quarter surge by the Penn of- and also we didn't stop thei& fense. when we had to." • • •- J**,. "Even though we lost, the Speaking on this week's up. j monkey is off the offense's back. We've been labeled as non-productive, but I think that ing to put it all together, „„ ^ the Penn game erased all. should translate into more, doubts about our offense." wins. The fact that the offense One factor was the ability to threw the ball downfield was 3 score points. According to good sign and it will definitely Hargrove, the offense CAN open,up the running gaiae score, even more." "We not only scored points, The Rams look this week to but we did it when it counted bring home that elusive first and against a good team," win. Speaking -about the loss, It will take a lot of detersak Hargrove stated, "1 felt disap- nation and desire. pointed, but at the same time The Rams have the offense glad, because we as an offense together and the defense is had proved ourselves." $0lid. On the upcoming game, It will be a battle this week, Hargrove said, "All we need to one that Tin sure the Rams are do is re-establish the running up to. game so that we can control the VISA NEVERTOOLATE. With Visa* you'll be accepted at more than 10 million Think you missed the Graduate Record Exarn deadline? Think again. With the new on-demand ORE,® you could be taking the test tomorrow. And see places, nearly three times more than American Express. your score the instant you finish. Score reports are mailed 10 to 15 days And that's not a misprint. later, in plenty of time for most schools' deadlines. Call now for instant registration. (|g) Educational Testing Service Visa. It's Everywhere You Want To Bef •-Sylvan Technology Centers® ttuttfthtSytmnlmniig Cater Netmrk ISOMHIEASAP .• Visa USA Inc. 1993 J October 7,1993 Sports THE RAM

• Football, from page 24 Late Mistakes Take the Luster Off Offensive Show

And then everything fell line. p And on the next play, Randy On the ensuing possession, Stokes ran through the Fordham l'fiin quarterback Rob defense for 30 yards and a touch- MiCieehan scored a one-yard down. loiirhdown with less than a The Quakers struck again with minute in the quarter. five minutes remaining on a Rob \ 11 :Geehan's two-point conver- McGeehan-to-Tom Macik touch- sion attempt was broken up, how- down pass that put Penn up for f \ cr, and Fordham still led 30- good, 34-30. 2(i. Although Randy McKee gave Hut just two-plavs later, it was the Rams some hope with a 41- 'M)--J7. yard kickoff return, following I-or on Fordham's next pos- the touchdown, Fordham would M>s\icinajoe Moorhead pass was never threaten again. mti-icepted at the Ram 30-yard

Photoby Erin Melody/Staff For three quarters, the Rams' defense was as solid as ever. Miscues and mishandling of the ball led to the second half comeback by the Quakers.

Penn placekicker Adam the Penn 33-yard line. Their McGeehan-to-Tom Horowitz missed four field In the second quarter, three Macik 12-yard touchdown goals for the Quakers. touchdowns were scored in came with 3 minutes remain- It was a 38-yard Ram field seven minutes. Fordham's two ing in the half. goal by freshman placekicker came in a two-minute time The drive covered 53 yards Marc Ruoff that put the Rams span. and elapsed just 57 seconds of up 10-7 late in the first quar- The first was a two-play hu- time. ter. man highlight sequence star- At halftime, Fordham led A 15 yard McGeeehan-to- ring Fordham's Randy 24-14. Tim Brassell touchdown had McKee. Fordham's offense struck put the Quakers up on their After stripping and recov- again late in the third quarter. first drive of the ballgame, but ering himself an riiterecepted A 52-yard over-the-top the Rams punched right back. Joe Moorhead pass, McKee. BOMB from Joe Moorhead to A 48-yard catch-and-run then got behind Penn's Randy Calvin Hargrove set the Rams pass from Moorhead to Daniels for a 34-yard touch- up at the Penn 21 -yard line. Hargrove on first down put down. Three plays later, Moorhead the Rams in business at the Marc Ruoff's extra point hit Shawn Harris on a fade Penn 35 yard line. Four plays put Fordham up 17-7 in a re- pattern for a 22-yard later, a Moorhead-to- markable two plays. toychdown. Hargrove 26-yard touchdown The next touchdown came Harris, as usual, made a fan- reception and a Ruoff extra just a minute later on Ryan tastic catch while somehow point tied things 7-7. Reinert's "look what I found" managing to keep both of his s Ruoff's go-ahead field goal 38 yard touchdown return. feet in bounds. was set up by a Randy Stokes Bam, bam: the Rams lead 24- Ruoff's extra point was fumble that was recovered by 7. blocked; but Fordham had a Photo by Julie DoSantb/ Start Fordham's Steve Pietrowicz at Penn did not die, however. commanding 30-14 lead. Fordham Rugby began their season this past week (see p.18).

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By Dan Cahalane the summer in the Fordham position for an- Staff Writer athletic department. other, there is a I An article appeared in the good chance that September 16th issue of The the amount of The word "change" brings Ram chronicle's the many money they are be- different reactions from dif- changes in personel that oc- ing paid and the ferent people. curred within the athletic de- amount they are Some people are afraid of partment. being offered fac- change, while others encour- Taking nothing away from tors into the equa- age it. the people who took over these tion in a big way. All can agree that when positions, we must look at why Here at change occurs, there has to be the changes occurred. Fordham, it is no a reason. Of course, each case has its secret that the Uni- Most would agree that causes for the change. versity is strapped change for the sake of change Still, with a rash of changes for money alone is wrong. in this magnitude, there has to The athletic de- When changes occur at a be an overall theme in why so partment faces the rapid rate in a short period of many people left their posi- same budgetary time, it should intensify the tions here at Fordham. restrictions that search for the reasons for The first explanation that the rest of the Uni- change. should come to mind in solv^ versity is facing. This rapid change in a short ing this question is salary. With the budget period of time occurred over When a person leaves one cuts, there are problems with pay- ing competitve salaries to any W-Soccer, from page 24 coaches or admin- istrators. PhotoCourtetySpoitelnfoimction Although few When Father O'Hare introduced Frank McLaughlin as athletic being against Seton Hall, mov- cess, they were still an evolving came out and said director in 1985, little did they know the problems they would face. ing the Rams' record up to 4-6. team. it when they left, Two shutouts is quite an ac- Head coach Kim Byrnes has complishment for Stone, con- stressed previously that the suc- money was a major factor in If you are not able to pay the families on financial aid sidering that she is still recov- cess of the team is due to the each case. comp'etive salaries, then the forms with no guarantees that effort of all of the girls. For example, George Kolb pool of coaches and adminis- they will receive anything. ering from a foot fracture. trators shrinks. The recent victory is a confi- They have tried to adhere to was an administrator within What the coaches can guar- dence builder for the team, their main objective of well the athletic department. Eventually you are going to antee is that the student-ath- which is competing for the first played games with a strong de- Kolb was a talented young empty that pool, and then you lete will most likely have to pay season on the varsity level. fense and an aggressive offense. executive who loved working are forced to lower your stan- something in terms of tuition. at the University. dards to fill open positions. Coaches are also sure that When the year first started, This has been especially The problems with salaries the team's major objective was noticable in the playing of Liz Kolb left for Brown Uni- there are other coaches who versity to take a position in and coaching departures are do have full scholarships in to try to compete against more Keane in front, Bernadette Boyle only the tip of the iceberg. experienced teams. and Sue Wells in the middle, their athletic department. their pockets on the players' Why did Kolb leave? With the decreasing athletic doorsteps, ready to make their . Now, their goal is to make it and the Back 4 defense of sopho- department budget, itbecomes to the .500 level. mores Liz Rice and Rosemary He could have possibly pitch. Powell, junior Laura Ryan, and helped in taking Fordham more and more difficult to The job of the coaches is The game played last Sun- compete on the fields. increasingly difficult as they day, in which Fordham was senior Sally Spalatin. atheltics to the next level, but With about six games to play he had to go where the money Along with good people, must convince the players that defeated by Colgate, 7-0, money is an essential element Fordham is the place to be, coupled with the way the team in the regular season, the Var- was better-Brown. sity Women's Soccer team hopes Dave Murphy, a well-re- in building solid athletic pro- even if you must pay to be played against Montclair State, grams. there. gave the team a perspective for to continue its winning ways. spected member of the ath- the rest of the season. Their next game is Sunday, letic staff, left for a position Money is needed to buy These problems with fund- October 10, at Siena: with a health dub. equipment, for team travel, and ing for their programs can The team realized that de- for recruiting trips and other sometimes lead to coaches leav- spite their early season suc- Certainly a job at Fordham University is more prestigious, recruiting "expenses. ing their positions. than such a position; however, 1 Money is truly the lifeblood This puts us back at square the money that Murphy had a of all college athletics.' one and then the same prob- chance to make at the'health In some areas, it is even more lems continue to crop up. dub was too good to pass up. important here at Fordham. All of Fordham is facing an The list goes on and on, as For example, our athletic economic crisis. There are pro- the question of salary seems to teams need an inordinate grams all around campus that be taking these good people amount of money for recruit- are in need of more funding, away from FordhaTrr athlet- ing purposes. athletics is just one of them. ics. In the Patriot League, What must be remembered That is simply a fact of life. Fordham is not allowed to give is that athletics is an important Employees will always look their student-athletes athletic part of the university picture. for the most money; it is the scholarships. Athletics is more than the nature of American society. For Patriot League schools, occassional game on Eddie's It would be easy tojust chalk athletic scholarships are Parade or Jack Coffey Field. up the losses to the question of granted on the basis of need. Athletics is an avenue that salary, but there are no indi- A player's talent does not can give any university an un- cations that the situation is determine how much money limited amount of exposure. going to improve. they receive toward tuition. Athletics also draws in Salaries are not going to It is their financial status that money from the alumni who drop, and there is no solution determines how much are attracted by a successful to the athletic department's finanical aid the University is sports program. economic problems in sight. allowed to give to their ath- Where is the money going Fordham has done its best letes. to come from? Nobody really to keep the good people they Without ^scholarships, it is knows. have and to bring in good very difficult to lure athletes to What is known is that with- people when the change is your university. out its lifeblood, the athletic necessary. Instead of telling a family program is in for some serious However, there is not an that their son or daughter will trouble. endless supply of good people be able to attend Fordham for to work with in this situation. free, coaches have to work with Write for Ram Sports! Call Charlie or x-4381 for Photo By Zarlne Sagar/STAFF The women's soccer team has improved with every game in this, their inaugural season. Turn(ing) Over the Will Fourth quarter miscues overshadow impressive day for offem

II By Charlie Baisley || Staff Writer quarterback Joe Moorhi 34 and 22 yards, respect Moorhead, in his fir Carl Deavers,the Scoreboard played well through 3 c operator at Franklin Field, for die Rams. slept well last Saturday night! Although he only comj After working the Fordham- 10 passes on 32 attempt!* Penn game, it's no wonder. were good for 262 yards i In an afternoon that fea- touchdowns. tured quick: position changes, A "throwback", die lankl a bunch of touchdowns, some quarterback could often be* missed field goals, turnovers, on sweeps running down f, and lots of penalties; poor Carl looking for someone to hit.; never had a break. Aldiough he played poorli But Carl couldn't have been the final frame, Moorhead J, thatsore: in the end, his Quak- provided leadership and giv, ers had defeated the Rams 34- life to the Fordham offense.! 30. The Ram defense was errat] A terrible 4th quarter, three Although they shut Penn do turnovers, -10 yards total of- at times, Quaker running b™. fense, and poor defensive play- Randy Stokes rushed for 28 prevented Fordham from a yards and Rob McGeehan i comeback as Quaker quarter- for 216. back Rob McGeehan hit Tom Still, the "D" had its mome.., Macik with 5 minutes remain- Senior linebacker Rya ing to put Penn up for good Reinert returned a Stokes f unib 34-30. 37 yards for touchdown c The final score overshad- crushing Chris O'Leary Better owed some impressive indi- which gave the Rams their I,, vidual performances by the gest lead, 24-7, in the secoB Rams. quarter. 't Sophomore flanker Calvin It was the second consecutif than Hargrove had a career day, year Reinert scored a defensil catching five passes for 185 touchdown against Penn. _ yards, including the Rams' first season, Reinert had a 55-ya touchdown, which knotted the interception return for the 1 ' game 7-7 in the first quarter. only touchdown in a 13-0 And his "fun bunch" wasn't But, in spite of solid ..... too far behind. vidual play, it could have bee Lady Rams Senior two-sport stars Randy worse for the Ram defense. McKee and Shawn Harris also answer calf caught touchdown passes from Photo By Erin Melody/STAFF For the second straight season, Ryan Reinert scooped up a after blowout fumble and returned it for a touchdown against the Quakers. See Footba11- Page 21

p Writer Heading in the Wrong Direction * The future i$ looking bright for the Varsity Women's Soccer team. Winiess week has Rams shaking their heads So far this year, they are doingmathbetterthaoingmhbth n any of the players and coaches By Kevin Callahan had expected. Staff Writer This $treak of success i$ probably due to the team's recent aggressive behavior The Fordham Men's Soccer o» the field. season has resembled a roller On Tuesday, October 5, coaster ride lately, and last the Lady Rams took nn week's action, or lack thereof, Monfcfeiar State University. constituted a troubling turn They were nctoriouswth downhill. This comes following a stretch when the Rams' hopes The rcceot victory soared as they bounced back is a confidence from a previous two-game los- ing streak and erupted for nine bQJldei-for the goals in two games while go- ing 1-0-1. However, this past week it was the Rams' opponents who fkst season oa the came up with nine goals in two games, while the Fordham of- fense sputtered. The end result was a pair of decisive losses against a ?-0 ithutout in overtime. Hartwickand Lafayette, which Freshman Denise left die Rams extremely frus- Carrado. a prominent for- trated, and back below the. 500 ward on the team, scored mark at 3-5-2. her eighth goal and now Hartwick was ranked 13th Photo By Erin Mulkilly/STAFF has seventeen pawl* with in die nation when diey came Despite early season optimism, the Rams have slipped below the .500 mark. to Rose Hill last Wednesday, Goalkeeper Heather and diey proceeded to play- ranked 25th in the country lar. extent of the Rams' offense, Stone, atsQaireshrnan, had that way as they overwhelmed and tying No. 6 St. John's 1-1 Lafayette held a 1-0 edge at and Lafayette went on to add faar tenth game saving save the Rams on Eddie's Parade. earlier this season. die half and doubled its lead on an insurance goal for the 3- of Oie season, Hartwick rolled to a three- But on this day, die Rams with'a goal early in the second 1 victor)'which raised its record ThH is Jier second shut goal lead at halftime, and went were clearly beaten by a better half before Fordham's sopho- to 4-4-1 (2-1 in the Patriot out of eh* year, the first on to blank Fordham 6-0. team. more striker Nick Gourtzelis League) while Fordham's The Rams had found some The Rams looked to re- drilled a shot past die Leop- dropped to 1-2 in Patriot i previous success against Top bound against Patriot League ards' goalkeeper from 20 yards League play. W See W-Soecw, page 33 25 opponents, last year upset- foe Lafayette; however, the out to cut it to 2-1. ting an LIU team diat was result was disturbingly simi- Yet that proved to be the See M-Soccer, page 20 m