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Volume 62, Number 1 [email protected] Wednesday, October 30 2002 Debate-amonium!Suffolk student ilillMJ arrested for homicide

A Suffolk University freshman before the accident. There was was arrested early Tuesday morn­ another passenger in the SUV ing after killing a 37-year old who was not charged, officials ^n"'®^yiora Cambridge man in downtown said. Boston. In Municipal Court yesterday, Bader Al-Saud was driving a Al-Saud pleaded not guilty to the ?W« I ITon iTrtf L ‘ silverBMW sports utility vehicle charges and is being held at the and struck Orlando Ramos as he Nashua Street Jail on $500,000 was crossing South Charles Street bail. at about 2:30 a.m. David According to Procopio, as of Procopio, spokesman for the last night the state department and District Attorney'sOffice, said Al- diplomatic corps officials have Saud of Cambridge was "traveling not acknowledged that Al-Saud is at a high rate of speed ... He's a a Saudi prince with diplomatic national from Saudi Arabia. immunity. av 7 There's some question whether or Al-Saud's attorney said his Mike Ross - Journal Staff not he is a crown prince." client has been in the United Al-Saud was charged with States for three years on a student Supporters for Green Party gubernatorial candidate Jill Stein rallied outside Suffolk vehicular homicide while under visa. He did not mention any Law School last night during the televised debate between Mitt Romney and Shannon the influence, not having a valid royal connection. O’Brien. None of the third party candidates were included in the debate. drivers license, speeding and "He has extended family in other crosswalk violations. Saudi Arabia. He would be able to According to Procopio, the post some bail, but nowhere near Candidates face off Rally outside accused had a blood-alcohol level $500,000," Carrigansaid. of. 12 percent and had been at the Al-Saud is scheduled to appear Matt Wilder considering running for gover­ debate Caprice Lounge, 275 TremontSt., in court on Dec. 4. Journal Staff nor in Utah a couple of years back, O'Brien said, "He wrote a Paul Fisette In the final debate before the letter to the editor of a Utah Journal Staff Nov. 5 elections, gubernatorial paper out there, specifically Suffolkundergoes candidates Shannon O'Brien stating he was not pro-choice, Debate also raged outside and Mitt Romney faced off at and then when he came back to Suffolk University Law Suffolk University's Law Massachusetts, he's become a School last night as political accreditation School last night to try and woo passionate supporter of a party supporters endured the television audiences one last woman's right to choose." cold weather to raise their time. "Ted Kennedy said it best," voices in support of their Adam D. Krauss from Nov. 3 to 6 by the commis­ It didn't take long for the she said. "Mitt Romney is not respective Massachusetts Journal Staff sion on Institutions of Higher candidates to became engaged pro-choice. He's not anti­ gubernatorial candidates. Learning using 11 standards for in a feisty exchange. In a dis ­ choice. He's multiple choice." Over 350 people raised Early next month Suffolk accreditation. Among the 11 that cussion on abortion, Democrat Romney said O'Brien was signs and chanted phrases University will host representa­ the commission will use to assess O'Brien, who is pro-choice, twisting his words. "I don't such as “Let Jill Speak” and tives from aNew England accred ­ the school's efficacy are the uni­ bashed Republican Romney's accept either label," he said. “Big money Inside, real peo- iting commission to determine versity's mission and purpose, history. When it came to the budget, whether the school meets criteria organization and governance, fac­ After accusing Romney of see Rally, page 3 see Debate, page 2 needed in order to remain a quali­ ulty, student services and integrity. ty and progressive institution. The commission, which is rec­ What is the most important issue in this gubernatorial election? Following a visit from The ognized by the state departmentof New England Association of education and accredits approxi­ Schools and Colleges in thespring mately 200 institutions in the New of 2000, a steering committee England region, is one of eight headed by College of Arts and accrediting commissions in the Sciences Dean Michael R. country that provides accreditation Ronayne and convened by analysis on a regionalbasis. College of Arts and Sciences To get ready for the visit, Associate Dean Susan Clark- Suffolk has been conducting a rig­ Thayer was developed to begin orous self-examination period preparations for the four-day overthe past two years as the ini­ November visit. tial part of the accrediting process. In addition preparation for the This part examines the specificsof decennial review, standard chair­ the university's programs, policies persons were added to the group and procedures and is "useful to “The fact that Jill has been “Child education and the “Reforming the schools from the administration and the the institution," said Dean of barred from speaking. Mass economy.” and school vouchers.” three academic units - the Law Students Nancy C. Stoll. She said Democracy is about let­ School, the Sawyer School of the process "gives us the opportu­ ting everyone have a. Management and the College of nity to look at what we're doing voice.” Arts and Sciences - to plan and and that's been a beautiful Zack Mallon Scooter Walper Dave Berube prepare for the review. "We had a process." Freshman Sophomore Freshman lot of groundwork to (cover)," In September, Archer 401 was Voting for Jill Stein Voting for Shannon O’Brien Voting for Mitt Romney Clark-Thayer said. The evaluation will take place see Accredidation, page 3 1

The SuffolkJournal Wednesday, October 30, 2002 oo SGA searching to fill spaces

Organization wants ing the image of the organization,seat with 51 votes over to reform image, get the SGA held a joint meeting with Seedholm’s 34. the Club Allocation Board in The senior class elections were Briefs in touch with hopes of closing the gap between not as highly contested as the students student mn organizations and the freshmanrace. boards that over see them. It was almost as close in As a result, both boards will regards to the number of votes for Allison begins promotion of new book Matt Wilder now hold joint meetings on a the candidates. Seniors Simon History professor Robert J. Allison will be celebrating the Journal Staff monthly basis. Ding and Crystal MacAllister ran release of his new book, Massachusetts from Colony to The SGA elections that were as write-in candidates for the open Commonwealth: An Illustrated History, on Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at The Student Government held in late September were rather vice president position of the class theOld State House on School Street in Boston. Co-authored with Association began the year with un-controversial. council. Each of the seniors historian Judith Freeman Clark, the book is an illustrated chroni­ more vacancies than filled posi­ The majority of candidates ran received five votes from their cle of the people and events that have helped shape tions. un-opposed with the exception of classmates. Massachusetts. Professor Allison will be signing books at the Old Particular issues were broughtthe freshman class seats. On Oct. 8, candidates were State House event, then depart on a state-wide book tour ending to the forefront during elections. Freshman campaign speeches scheduled to proclaim their hopes on Dec. 7 at the USS Constitution. For more information and a Students stepped forward in hopes revolved around bringing the com­ ofbeing elected. Their peers were complete schedule of the tour, please contact Mariellen Norris at of helping to organize the student muter and resident students already elected into SGA (due to (617) 573-8450 or Tony Ferullo at (617) 573-8448. body. together through special activities. the tie at the regular election). Filling vacant seats was the Another speech by a freshman Only Ding was present. biggestobstacle facing the current candidate proposed a university Senior class President Kim Auditions for musical to be held members of SGA. Even after the wide recycling program, and an Duca welcomed him to the class The spring production of "Songs For A New World", a contem­ fall elections, the sophomore class on-line suggestion box. council later in the meeting. porary cabaret by Jason Robert Brown, is looking for strong male is the only groupwith a full coun­ The highly contested freshman Colametawas also welcomedas a and female vocal performers. Auditions are being held Thursday, cil. The junior class is operating class president position was taken representative for the senior class. Nov. 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. in Donahue 403. For an appointment, with only three members out of a by Lauren Webster. She won by Colameta ran as a write-in candi­ sign up outside theStudent Activities Office on the fifth floor of the possible six. two votes over Emily Ruskowski, date for that position, un-opposed. Donahue building. Dave Rodrigues, vice president and the two other candidates fol­ The SGA is at work with its of the association, blames the lack lowed with a much wider gap in newly elected members. SGA of involvement on the image SGA votes. President Sean Powers, a senior, Trick-or-treating cancelled has projected in past years. "I think The vice president position for has requested that all class coun­ The trick-or-treating event scheduled for Thursday has been that people thought that we didn’t the freshman class, however, was cils develop a class project that to cancelled. Please call (617) 305- 2500 with any questions. The know or care what was going on less crowded with only two stu­ be worked on. event was sponsored by the office of Residence Life & Summer with what was happening with dents mnning. Candidate Christine The class of 2003 report pro­ Programs and S.O.U.L.S. them or with the school. However, Seedholm pledged to get the poses making student leaders at that is far from the truth," Suffolk radio station more fund­ Suffolk known at its commence­ Rodriguessaid. ing. ment ceremonies. Also in the Call for donations for homeless, battered women With 18 out of the 24 voting Candidate for senior class rep­ report are hints that the senior The S.O.U.L.S. office will be holding a food and clothing drive positions filled after the elections, resentative andSuffolk Free Radio class maybe considering lobbying to aid homeless and battered women in the Boston area. The the executive board has been con­ General Manager Michele for a commencement speaker of drive will run through Nov. 22 and participants are being asked to centrating on re-vamping the Colameta, was expressedopinions their choice. The Junior class donate clothing, toiletries, canned goods, books, T tokens and image of their organization to be on the budget allocated to her report suggests the placement of phone cards. All items should be broughtto the S.O.U.L.S. office the voice of the student body. organization. “Our budget went an ATM machine in the Donahue on the fourth floor of Donahue. All donations will go to Rosie's According to Rodrigues, that is way up last year. We were given and Sawyer lobbies, among other Place, On The Rise and The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center. For what they plan to do. "We have more money to work with,” things. more information, call (617) 305- 6306 or stop by Donahue 409. lost the trust people once had in us, Colameta said. “I am very happy SGA meets on a weekly basis but, we’re prepared and committed with the way things are going at at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays in Donahue to earning it back," hesaid. the station,” shesaid. 403. It is open to the entire student Women’s Book Club meeting today In the first step towards restor­ Freshman Nick Silva won the body. The Women’s Book Club will be meeting in Donahue 535 at 4 p.m. to discuss Elizabeth Berg’s “The Pull of the Moon” today. The groupwill be discussing the book’s story of 50-year-old Nan, who leaves behind her beloved husband in order to follow the pull of Romney, O’Brien debate the moon and find herself. The Women’s Book Club is sponsored by theWomen ’s Program Initiative. For more information, contact Debate from page 1 Lyndsay Agans, graduate feliow of the Women’s Program Romney said he and stance on Initiative, at 573-8327 or email [email protected]. "would not sign I don't think Mitt u Had I done theeiob job particular a billion-dollar Romney is corrupt. I just in the private sector mat issues. "You tax increase," don't think he'll be a she didin the treasury. don't tell the BusinessWeekhighWghts professor’s paper eliciting a hasty good governor." I'd be out of a job. " truth on what Accounting Professor Ross Fuerman’s recent paper, remarkfrom his you believe," "Accountable Accountants," is the topic of Robert Barker ’s column opponent. -Shannon O'Brien -Mitt Romney she said. in the Oct. 28 edition of BusinessWeek Magazine. Professor "You haveto Democrat candidate Republican candidate Romney Fuerman’s study proposes a way to rate the work of accounting use real num­ responded firms. bers" and tell with, the truth, "Shannon, it O'Brien said before a surprised audience. would be really nice if you answered questions Romney said the state has to change "the way we directly." spend money... and need to have opposition voic­ Both candidates agreed that their opponents were es." not "corrupt," responding to a question posed by Send us your big news! After moderator Tim Russert of NBC’s "Meet the Russert. Press" reminded Romney of O’Brien’s remark that "I don't think Mitt Romney is corrupt," O’Brien he epitomized the "face of corporate greed," said. "1 just don’t think he'd be a good governor," she Send us materials Romney said certain democrats were guilty of what said. he called the "Beacon Hill Salute." O’Brien went on to boast that she is "running the for briefs! "When things go right, you (Democrats) take most efficient lottery in the countiy." credit. When they go wrong, you (Democrats) point "I don’t think she is an effective manager," Let us know what the finger," Romney said. Romney said. "HadI donethe job inthe private sec­ happened at a recent There were some lighter moments during the 1- tor that she did in the treasury. I’d be out of a job," event in your student hour debatethat aired over several networks. During he added. activities group or what ’s the abortion discussion, Russert asked O'Brien how A poll in yesterday’s Boston Herald - which spon­ happening in your she can endorse a law that would lower the age of a sored the debate - showed that O’Brien leads community. woman's right to an abortion without parental con­ Romney 44 to 38 percent. sent since in Massachusetts it is law that a person Romney, speaking after the debate, said he is not Let your voice be heard! couldn't even get a tattoo under 18. concerned by the polls. "Do you want to see my tattoo?" O’Brien said. "I’ve seen three polls in three days. One I’m up, O’Brien accused Romney of chaning his words one I’m down, and one we are tied," he said. Wednesday, October 30, 2002 The Suffolk Journal Rally outside Law School Rally from page 1 striking them with wooden signs. Police restrained thecrowd when Romney pie locked out.” The crowd spilled on both supporters retaliated the beatings with brooms sides of Tremont Street in front ofthe Law brought in conjunction with Romney’s School. “Cleaning up the mess on Beacon Hill” cam­ Green Party candidate Jill Stein, who was paign. not included in the debate, made a plaimed Freshman Nick Silva described the appearance on Tremont Street, rallying sup­ crowd’s mood as “very heated. I thought peo­ porters against major news network’s exclu­ ple were going to get beat up.” sion of third party candidates. When asked about the large amount of Libertarian candidate Carla Howell was Suffolk students outside of Sargent Hall, also present at the rally, protesting herexclu­ Silvia replied that it was encouraging, but that sion from the debate. “Suffolk students should have been allowed The demonstrations lasted about 45 min­ inside the debate as well,” he said. Less than a utes before the Massachusetts gubernatorial dozen Suffolk students attended the rally. debate began inside the Law School. After a Suffolk student instigated a politi­ The diverse group of political supporters cal discussion, a demonstrator shouted dis ­ clashed. criminatory slurs at a group of Suffolk stu­ Several people waving O’Brien banners dents and threatened to “knock your teeth were shouting at Rorimey supporters and out.” Keiko Hiromi - Journal Staff Christopher M. Giordano is the new assistant dean of students. Accretidation from page 1______its purposes; is fulfilling its mission;and has the ability to continue to maintain such a designated for the accrediting team to con­ level of complete education. duct their research and writing. Suffolk "We've made a big push to get as much New dean finds a home at Suffolk installed additional phone lines, computers feedback as possible. When we got, we used and printers to help with the assessment. it," Associate Dean Thayer said. She When the faculty and administration team described Suffolk inrecent moths as a “cul­ LeahPhillips UConn, he was always Chris, which is what from other institutions arrive m November, it ture of assessment.” Journal Contributor he hopes to become to the Suffolk commu­ will be broken up and assigned to particular Students’s contributions to the process nity as well. "I'm Chris. I'm not quarters of the campus to balance a group of are welcomed and comments can be made in For even the most experienced of plant really.. .caught up on titles." meetings where they will discuss their find­ order to ensure that Suffolk has outlined all people, an orchid can offer quite the chal­ In addition to new names, he said the ings. They will also meet with students the necessary componentsof maintaining an lenge; it requires specific temperatures, campus scenery and character are also dif­ before draftingtheir reports. accessible education. lighting and watering. When new Assistant ferent. UConn is a large, public school. The team's time will analyze and confirm Suffolkhas been accredited by the asso­ Dean of Students Christopher M. Giordano Suffolk University is significantly smaller the information that the steering committee ciation since 1952 and was last reviewed ten began his job in August, he was given an than UConn. Suffolk has almost 4,000 drafted in the self-study documents. As is years ago. The examination covers the entire orchid as a welcome gift. The plant had just undergraduate students while UConn’s described on the university's website, it was institution. "This is not to judge, but inform four blossoms but has now progressed to numbers top 17,000. the job of the committee to clearly define the us," Dean Thayer explained. "It's like a several flowers. When asked to name his favorite things purpose of Suffolk; to demonstrate that it has bench-marker." The healthy plant seems to symbolize about Suffolk, he said he enjoyed the diver­ organized the resources necessary to achieve Giordano's future at Suffolk. sity of the student body and staff and prem- Aside from learning how to care for a . ises upon which the school was founded. He peculiar plant, Giordano has also had to get said he admires the principles of a student used to a few other things since coming to who works and puts him or herself through Suffolk and the Boston area. Originally school. "Suffolk students tend to be a lot TONIGHT! from New Jersey, Giordano spent the last more worldly and mature," he said. seven yearsat the University of Connecticut Giordano said he is interested in seeing in Storrs, Conn., where he served in career how Suffolk establishes a sense of commu­ services and as assistant deanof students. nity. He has been trying to get out on cam­ When he came to Suffolk, Giordano said pus and meet the students, especially he was "ready for a change." Hoping to pur­ through the dean of student's office. Spfccfcy Mgllt at the sue a doctoral degree in Boston and also The office acts as a reference point for being interested in the "the opportunity of students and faculty when they don't know living [here] and walking to work," where else to go. In addition to helping stu­ Giordano chose Suffolk because it was able dents find their way, Giordano is also COMMON GROUNDS to provide all of these things as well as "a responsible for disability services, the trans­ nice professional environment." fer mentor program and organizing pro­ In terms of comparing Suffolk to UConn, grams that help parents and families of Coffee House Giordano said he doesn't think that eitheris Suffolk students to feel more connected better or worse than the other, "just differ­ with theirstudent's college experience. ent. . .it wasn't necessarily a huge adjustment When not serving at Suffolk, Giordano [for me], it was just different." enjoys biking, kayaking, exploring the city Giordano is not used to the title of "dean" and eating Italian food with his fellow featuring: or that students and staff call him that. At Northenders. Magician Davi4 Have Questions About a Suffolk University? Seriously Bent Irriprov Comedy Need Information Fast?

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SAL is brought to you by The Office of Retention Services The Suffolk Journal Wednesday, October 30, 2002 Editorials Letters We're not dead Johnson expresses issues Where, oh, where has the Journal gone? The Journal racks lay empty at every comer of the campus. Tumbleweeds have quietly Dear Suffolk Journal, reform, DSS, etc these issues abortion; MCAS as graduation rolled by our tinyoffice on the fourth floor of the Donahue build­ As Massachusetts’s only inde­ affect the quality of family life requirement; gun rights, and the ing. For those looking for campus news, the best sourcehas been pendent candidate for Governor, I here in the Commonwealth. These death penalty. The other candi­ the Metro. am grateful that I was included in are the issues and solutions I dates focus only on these media- Your voice on campus has returned. We’ve dusted off the com­ at least two of the debates. I would believe are critical to the citizens driven issues, and my positions on puters and sifted through file photos to finally piece together the have preferred, of course, to have of Massachusetts. these are on my web site, first Journal issue of the academic year. been included in all of them, but These issues are not addressed http://www.barbforgovemor.com. The appointed editorin chief resigned three weeks ago. While more importantly, I would have by major party candidates because But voters should stay focused the process of choosing a chief is still in the works, former staff liked a different format. they are too far removed from our on the big picture issues, let fair­ members and Journal rookies have rallied to get their voice back. The format used allowed the citizens. ness and sunshine/full disclosure Our news noses got that tingling twitch several times this year. moderators to give more time to The media asks so many ques­ control the smaller issues, and Faculty have been hired and fired. People have been stabbed on the two candidates who were the tions about minor issues, which demand better government from campus. The landscape of our downtown campus is changing heavy-money advertisers and to are irrelevant relative to the enor­ its elected officials. Thank you for with a new dorm and the reconstmction of the Saltonstall build­ exclude those not of the two par­ mous problems we have in this your consideration. ing. New organizations have been formed. The Journal failed to ties. Commonwealth. Regards, report and publicize these big events. Frankly, the students have Regardless of format, however, Among those minor issues are: Barbara C. Johnson been cheated of their right to know. the sponsors chose not address my gay marriage/civil imions; bilin­ Independent candidate for But now that we’re back, the job has just begun. The five of us core issues: court reform, divorce gual education; clean elections; Massachusetts governor (is that a stretch?) can’t be the voice of an entire campus. The Suffolk community needs to contribute to make sure that we are serving the students completely, fairly and progressively. Your campus newspaper is vital to give students the most current and relevant news. Your views and opinions need to be heard in order Spice up your life with SOULS to offer an open fomm at Suffolkand initiate discussion. This is where you are allowed to say whatever you want. Think Dear Suffolk Journal, works with a S.O.U.L.S. represen­ Thursday nights at the St. John the the cafeteria food sucks? Write to us about it. Heard abouta fight Sometimes college students, tative to schedule this service. Evangelist Church at 35 Bowdoin in front of the dorms? Call us and let us know. especially incoming freshman liv­ Second, S.O.U.L.S. representa­ from 5 to 8 p.m. If you’d like to get more involved come and join our meetings ing in Boston, tend to lose then- tives organize events within the ■ On the Rise Supply on Thursdays at 1 p.m. in Donahue 428. Share your ideas. Express grasp on reality. Although this may Suffolk and Boston communities, Drive: drop off any trial size toi­ your views. Learn what it’s like to design, edit and produce an not have happened yet, whenever as well as holding monthly meet­ letries in the S.O.U.L.S. office - award-winning college newspaper. it does, community service can be ings. Third, S.O.U.L.S. works Donahue 409. Items will be donat­ Our voice can be a whisper or a roar, it’s up to you. a great way of stepping back to alongside faculty members seek­ ed to women in crisis. As Alexis de Tocqueville wrote in “Democracy in America,” reflect on your own lifestyle. In ing information on how to incor­ ■ Steering Committee “Without newspapers there wouldbe hardly any common action fact, the typical college student has porateservice into their classes. In Meetings: A panel of S.O.U.L.S. at all.” class until 1 p.m. works part-time such cases, the students are representatives chat with anyone (an average of four hours per day), referred to the S.O.U.L.S. office from the Suffolk community inter­ and parties until 4 a.m.. In the where they search for a volunteer­ ested in planning S.O.U.L.S. spon­ Unjust debate meantime, mom and dad worry ing match. sored events. Stop by or call the about rent andtuition. Taking on a The S.O.U.L.S. office is locat­ S.O.U.L.S. office at (617) 305­ schedule like that, a student could ed on 41 Temple donahue room 6306 fordetails. The Suffolk Journal editorial board firmly disgrees with the totally run up the typical college 409. The service scholars. Erica Sincerely, Boston Herald's decision to exclude third-party candidates from budget. A humbling exercise is Lugo, Heather Vuylsteke, and Eleni A. Bourinaris the debate held yesterday evening. volunteering because it gives the Cheryl Cote, are always willing to It is the media’s duty to cover candidates equally and fairly. In person a chance to realize "hey, I help someone find their match. our opinion, someof the media groups that serve the Boston area already have a purse.. .so do I real­ Amy k. French, the assistant direc­ have grossly ignored the third-party candidates and deprivedthe ly need a brand new Prada?" tor for service learning and leader­ Got thoughts? public of the opportunity to recieve all sides. It is the obligation If volunteering sounds like ship development is also on hand of such outlets to give the community the proper information to something you're interested in willing to help. make a fully-informed vote. In this instance we believe they have Send us a 5.0. U.L.S (Suffolk's Organization The S.O.U.L.S. mission state­ failed. letter to the editor. for Uplifting Lives through ment is to engage Suffolk stu­ Service) is a tremendous start. dents, faculty, staff and alumni in a Letters are due Fridays by Initially S.O.U.L.S. was started as variety of meaningful service 5 p.m. for the Want your voice heard on campus? Vista, a branch of Americoip by a opportunities designed to strength­ following week’s issue. Interested in writing for an handful of Suffolk students that en communities and improve the felt Suffolk Students needed to get quality of life for individuals. In a Please e-maii letters to award-winning more involved withinthe commu­ nutshell, S.O.U.L.S. is designed to [email protected] publication? nity. Today, it has evolved into bring about social change withthe or Need a work study job? more of an office with several Boston community through serv­ drop them off in our office Get involved in affiliated branches.First, ice. on the fourth floor of the 5.0. U.L.S. serves as a clearing­ Ongoing programs throughout Donahue building. house where people looking for the fall semester are: volunteer opportunities are able to ■ Supper Club: A soup Call 573-8323 look throu^ a binder filled with kitchen for the homeless on for more information. volunteer sites with descriptions. Wednesday nights at the Paulist The Suffolk Jonrna The prospective volunteer then Center at 5 Park Street or Reporters, Photographers, Review Writers, Office Assistants, The Molk Journal Columnists, Graphic Designers, Suffolk University's Student Newspaper Cartoonists, Copy Editors, Sports Reporters, Feature Writers 41 Temple Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114 and other positions. 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Paul Fisette Mike Ross Call (617) 573-8323 or email [email protected] for more information. TheSuffolk Journal is thestudent newspaper of Suffolk University. It is the mission of the Suffolk Journal to provide the Suffolk community with thebest reporting of news, events, current trends and styles, entertainment, sports and opinions. The reporting, views and opinions in the Suffolk Journal are solely those of theeditors and staff of the Suffolk Journal and do not reflect those of Suffolk University, unless otherwise stated. The Suffolk Journal does not discriminate against any persons for any reasonand complies with all university policies concerning equal opportuni­ ty. A comprehensivecopy of the Suffolk Journal's editorial and advertising polity is available upon request. Copyright 2002. Wednesday, October 30, 2002 The Suffolk Journal Opinion Riding the T: exploring Uncommon Sense why Americans are hated by Michael Dempsey

The Bush Administration has received sold him chemical agents which were man­ Ever ride the T and get the feeling if s not unfair picture we portray to others, whether the gesture of an endorsement by the ufactured into weapons that were then used the best example of our collective capabili­ knowingly or not, comes back and harms United States Congress to, if necessary, immorally and illegally against civilians ties as a societal group? our country. Now we must ponder if what conduct a unilateral military offensive to doesn't that pretty much resolve the whole The T experience,more often than not, is we were originally portraying was so full of oust Saddam Hussein from power. The res­ controversy about whether or not he pos­ a relatively imcomfortable situation in its a blatant lack of care for other people, as is olution adumbrates in unequivocal terms sesses "weapons of mass destruction?" (It dizzying rat-race of a way. We're crammed demonstrated on the T, that it forced a return the intransigence of Saddam Hussein and reminds me fiustratinglyof CNN reporting into a rectangular box while traveling on a wave riding so steadfast upon a manic stride calls for his forcible removal if diplomatic on the CIA's inability to locate the cav­ rigidly narrow path, streamlined with posters that its objectivehad no choice but to be set attempts to guarantee unfettered access to ernous bunkersof A1 Qaeda despite the fact and ads practically screaming at us to invest upon death. weapons inspectorsfail. We know it will as that it assisted in building them. I remem­ in this or to consider that. There are three things that all American it has in thepast. Since we are on the sub­ ber chuckling tomyself anyway.) Most of the people traveling with us, inhabitants seek out and embrace that are ject, let us examine what we know. We should not immediately fear that especially towards the end of the day, seem incorporatedinto freedom: flexibility, stabil­ We know that Saddam Hussein, with the Hussein will build and deploy a surface-to- ity and mobility. Ifs the last of these that has complicit support of the United States, used air missile against the United States. This made public transportation a nuisance, a chemical weapons against theKurdish dis­ fear is a bit irrational and exaggerated. Adam D. Krauss pop-up book full of races, culturesand back­ sidents dwelling in southern Iraq, which is However, we know it is something he grounds that come together to be discourte­ now, thankfully and deservedly, enjoying wants. We know this because Hussein him­ ous, confrontational and acceptingly guaranteed protection from the United self considers the sanctions preferable to unhappy and hardly fulfilled. They distract grotesque. States and its allies. having weapons inspectors snooping themselves from their complacency with an If America is going to regain whatever To clear up any potential confusion on around his excessively ornate presidential array of mind-numbing devices. People pre­ sense of security we knew before last year's the crime, the United States didn't actually "palaces." fer to play GameBoy over a book and an attacks. I'm not suggesting we begin with say to Hussein, "Gogas em!" The U.S. was We know this despite all his garble argument or excessively loud speech squan­ our actions on the T, but look deeply at our the salesman that sold Iraq anthrax and about human rights and the plight of his ders worthy contemplation. Ifs extremely collective behavior on the T and begin to other deadly substances, which it knew people in open letters he writes directly to discouraging to witness such acts of self- alter this sinking culture of ours that has us would be weaponized for use by Hussein to the American people. He expresses a par­ centeredness. all missing the obvious components needed cmsh oppositionto his repugnant mle. ticular desire to reach out to young What is interesting, however,is that there to regroup and understand what it is to be an Organizers protesting the forcible Americans in these pitiful examples of is a valid correlation to be made between the American. removal of Saddam Hussein should consid­ audacious propaganda. Another public fig­ shortcuts to constractive behavior that is wit­ Americans bear great responsibility er what we as citizens of the United States ure "for the children," I suppose? I don't nessed inthe subway with someof the more because of the freedoms we know (and owe to the Kurds. It's not just a matter of think so). prevalent, critical and damaging issues that abuse). The AmericanT rider can no longer responsibilities but of moralprinciple. Moreover, anyone who objectively has are presently inflicting our nationalpsyche. remain content to sheepalong giving way to (If these people turn out tobe those who a staunch position in this current argument The T, and the way riders conduct them­ such low-level, unpatriotic action and con­ used the tragedy of Sept. 11 as an occasion ought to inquire about the position of the selves - stubbornly selfish, dubiously dis- duct. to recall United States aggressions in Laos Iraqi National Congress, an organization I gmntled, and backwardly bewildered - is a Then again, maybe ifs the new wave of and Cambodia we know not take them seri­ support. perfect example of one source that spawns patriotism that America has come to depend ously. People who know history know this This issue is without a doubt one of the anti-American sentiment. on that will prove to encourage our greatest and the comparison is dialectically devoid most critical issues of our time. We are the I submit to you that the freedoms award­ foe: a care for only ourselves. of sound analysis and examination. But I recipients of the post-Cold War world and ed within public transportation; a liberty to don't want to digress.) we are now left with the consequences of move about at one's own will, at any time, in We know thatif threatened Hussein will decisions made and actions taken in that seemingly any way necessary completely unleash whatever toys he possesses and tumultuous century. void of major accountability (like you would deploy them without compunction against This is where we pick sides. This is the discover with owning a vehicle of some And now for something completely civilian targets. He displayed this in the war moment where we declare our resolve to sort), indisputably produces examples every different: against Iran during the 1980s, but also m undo what we have done in the name of day that feed into this "increasingly global­ While our directionless president was his suppression of opposition forces in Iraq degraded realpolitik. This is where we get ized phenomenon." attending one of the economic seminars at encouraged by the United States and then serious. This is where all those who claim Core questionhere: are the seeds needed Baylor University this summer, Mr. Bush, disgracefully abandoned. to value human rights and the democratic to plant anti-American sentiments in peo­ distilling his typical brand of cowboy rheto­ Having an argument about whether or ideal show that they mean what they say ple's minds being sowed below our streets ric, said, “Even though times are kind of not Saddam Hussein possesses "weapons and say what theymean. There is when, in and on board our trains? tough right now, we’re America.” Just like of mass destruction" is futile. Why? If we short, how you think really matters. On 9/11 we saw what happens when the that. Hl-B visa program: a new economy sweatshop

Two years ago this fall Congress was in ly parallels the education and training of a efits. It's just old wine in new bottles. have gone below radar, hoping nobody will the midst of a debate regarding the number of potential employee and a host of Immigration This program places these workers in vir­ notice. skilled foreign professionals it granted work forms. On the surface it seems this program is tual part and parcel ownership of the sponsor­ "A portion" of the $1000 in filing fees per permits, or visas to. High-tech lobbyists and a good way of getting foreign talent to the ing company. Theycannot obtain another job Hl-B applicant have, since 1998, been certain members of congress aigued that the U.S. to fill an alleged knowledge gap among while they are in the U.S. unless their new applied to a so called domestic IT training countiy faced a disconcerting deficit of Americans. employer also sponsors them for the program, program. As to the effectiveness of this so- Under closer examination this is nothing thus they are most often fearful of being called training program? The U.S. more than an attempt at globalization of labor. released or laid off and subsequently deport­ Department of Labor recently listed it as Nick DeLena We are now importing third world labor to ed. If the threat of deportation loomed over "ineffective". American soil. your head, would you say 'no' to working late The government makes no effort to pro­ Without much digging, it becomes evident or working a Saturday if the boss asks? mote education and training for Americans. skilled technology professionals and without that this program is a quaint kind of new Since the economy has dramatically Both the government and industry have been the extra workers American companies would economy sweatshop. cooled and many talented workers have been ciying for decades about a "drastic shortage have to delay or cancel new projects and While the bill was before congress in laid off, what should be done with the cap on of technology professionals." How curious. products or scale back their current infra- 2000, something veiy unsurprising came to the number of Hl-B workers allowed into the Will the government roll back thecap and stmcture. In October2000 a law was passed light: two separate Freedom of Information country? Have employers started hiring the tighten the now slack labor market to help tal­ by President Clinton to move the cap to Act inquiries revealed something that the Hl- recently laid off American IT workers now ented American workers, or will it let them 195,000 from 65,000 foryear 2001 to 2003, B lobbyists never mentioned publicly; that that they're available? In an April investiga­ suffer sothat the big high tech companies can with the cap then returning to 65,000 in 2004. firms who employee Hl-B employees are tion by The Talent Economy, a high-tech save money, while denying the foreign Hl-B This "work permif is known as the Hl-B paying them on average $10,000 less per year magazine, the answer is a solid "no." "The workers basic benefits? This is the true test of visa. In order to qualify the applicant must than comparable native-born, similarly-quali­ government continues to receive, and whether the Hl-B program is really just a cost have a U.S. Bachelofs degree or foreign fied college graduates, and employers are process, applications from companies seeking cutting measure - and so far both government equivalent, a professional job offer that close­ under no obligation to provide them with ben­ Hl-B n professionals." Hl-B cost cutters and industry have been suspiciously silent. Arts Cfl Entertainment Wednesday, October 30, 2002 The Suffolk Journal Bands break out new albums for autumn

Chris Dwyer once-hair-metal band should this fall. Nu-metal newbies Crazy Beck finally released his disc Sea UPCOMING Journal staff sound in modem rock. Crush’s Town and Mudvayne hope to Change , and this time around, he pop-rock gems are no more, increase their luck with sopho­ plans on incorporating more of his RELEASES Fall tends to bring forth the instead making way for tunes in more efforts. Crazy Town unleash­ influences, includingfolk rock and resurgence of rock ‘n’ roll that the vein of harder-edged, guitar- es Darkhorse, and a couple of varied orchestration. Various Artists everyone needs to get themselves driven metal anthems. weeks later Mudvayne will release The Ramones tribute We’re a Ramones Tribute: throughthe harsh array of summer “Best band in the world,” or at The End of All Things to Come on Happy Family, put together by We're a Happy Family discs that did not live up to what least named that by their massive Nov. 19. horror-rocker Rob Zombie, will Nov. 5 everyone thoughtthey would be. following, U2 gather together then- OzzFest second-stage veterans see a release on Nov. 5. Big names This autumn is no different. biggest hits of the ‘90s on then- Taproot will also have a second contributing to the compilation U2 With hair-metal legends and second Best Of album to be disc out in time for fall, titled include U2, Marilyn Manson, The The Best of 1990-2000 avant-garde acts leading the way, released on Nov. 12. Almost all of Welcome which will be released on Offspring and even Zombie him­ Nov. 12 fall will prove to be one of the best their memorable moments are Oct. 15. The new album features self pre-Christmas musical release included. “One,” “Mysterious the current single “Poem to One hit wonderslike Lifehouse Crazy Town romps in decades. Ways” and “Beautiful Day” edge Myself” and Uncle Kracker and rock leg­ Darkhorse Leading the pack are New their way into the mix along with The Foo Fighters released the ends such as Rod Stewart, Santana Nov. 12 Jersey’s favorite metal heroes, Bon some surprises, such as “The First highly anticipated One By One on and Tom Petty are also included on Jovi. Their new disc. Bounce, Time” and “Staring At The Sun.” Oct. 22, the follow up to 1999's the fall's bill for new rock. Mudvayne droppedOct. 8, and follows up the U2 are still burningup major rock There Is Nothing Left To Lose. All released and upcoming The End of All Things to hugely successful run that then- radio, as new tune “Electrical Fueled by “All My Life,” the disc disks appear to be diverse and Come previous effort. Crush, started in Storm” accompanies the afore­ promises to return the grungy mix eclectic crowd and sure to wow Nov. 19 June of 2000. Led by lead single mentioned hits. of alternative rock that they've rock fans. “Everyday,” the band hopes to Not to worry, however, rock’s made popular. include its unique sense of how a heavier outlets have their say also On the lighter side of the scope.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2002 The Suffolk Journal Bouncing back: Bon Jovi Upcoming reinvents rock with new album Film i-ii Chris Dwyer hard-rocking tunes. Journal Staff ALBUM A Bon Jovi album would not be complete without a rash number of Following up their most suc­ REVIEW slow-dancing love-story ballads. cessful run since the late ‘80s, ► Title: “You Had Me From Hello” New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi Bounce was inspired by the catch phrasein return with their eighth disc aptly ► Artist; the film “Jerry Maguire” and titled Bounce. Bon Jovi although it does not match the In summer of2000 the band hit ► Label; force of Jovi’s earlier ballads, such the masses with Crush, an album Universal as “Bed of Roses,” it does not dis ­ that spawned the hit singles “It's appoint. My Life” and “Thank You for ^ Rating: (out of 5 stars) Bryan’s piano is a beautiful Loving Me” and revived their accompaniment to Jon Bon Jovi's careers after a small slump in the serenading croon on “All About mid- ’90s. Lovin’ You,” with lyrics like, “I’m Bon Jovi headed out on two gonna lay it on the line. Ask me large arena tours, one of which ers. those were our children. That how we've come this far. The sold out venues across the country was our fathers, that was each one answer’s writtenin my eyes.” last year. of us.” The title track on Bounce is the Shortly after a month-long “Hook Me Up” follows in sim­ band's most massively powerful break, the band returned to Jersey ilar metal vein, somewhat pleasing rock mne in years, and current sin­ to write and record what would be members of the current young gle “Everyday” is just as energetic. one of their best albums to date. rock scene. The cowboy-inspired tune Bounce bums with metal and Lead singer Jon Bon Jovi “Right Side of Wrong” does not rock energy along with enough exerts his most vigorous vocal rival the classic “Wanted Dead or pop flavor to satisfy their devoted performances on Bounce, pushing Alive,” but conveys the same atti­ following. his unique and fresh singing abili­ tude that Bon Jovi have always Opening track “Undivided,” a ties more than ever before. had. brawny slice of metal riffage cour­ “The Distance” and “Love Me Bon Jovi proves that they’ve Photo courtesy of Bruce McBroom/Columbia Pictures tesy of axeman Richie Sambora, Back To Life” have a strong been down, but not out on Bounce. w recollects the tragedy of Sept. 11 orchestrative backbone, due to The disc captures a true rock ‘n’ I Spy" as reflected inthe lyrics; keyboardist David Bryan’s con­ roll vibe that few acts can produce. Famke Janssen stars as undercover agent Rachel Wright “That was my brother lost in stant foil to Sambora's tones. The band is looking to start a in “I Spy” to be released this Friday. The action-comedy the rabble. That was my sister lost Drummer Tico Torres shines pro­ lengthy arena tour this winter with in the crash. That was our moth- viding the perfect beat for the a summer stadium trekto follow. also stars Eddie Murphy and Owen Wiison.

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