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WIDENER PROFESSOR PASSES AWAY, Widener Feels Floyd SAYING FAIRWELL TO DR. CLARK. Ben Myers Brian O'Rourke RELATIONS MANAGER The University suffered a terrible first faculty member to participate in the STAFF WRITER defeat two weeks ago, when Dr. Michael German Exchange Program. Clark passed away. Dr. Clark Both teachers and students gave the Hurricane Floyd which passed along joined Widener IS faculty in 1981, same answers in describing- Dr. Clark: after receiving his Ph.D. from the IIFine mind ... very accessible ... down-to­ the east coast on September 18, 19, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. earth... he was the best in the 20 left devastation everywhere. Causing He was a professor of English and Department. II Dr. Lopota, a colleague for a time, the Associate Dean of hired by Dr. Clark, said, IIHe was the massive flooding and property damage Humanities. type of guy who could write two books Dr. Clark had a hand in just on Dos Passos, and then turn around in the Carolinas, Floyd also caused dam­ and have a drink with you at WalliolS. 1I about every facet of English at age along the upper east coast. In New Widener University. He did not Dr. Serambis, present Associate Dean speak the English language, he of Humanities, had this to say of his Jersey and Delaware states of emergen­ commanded it. Teaching every­ friend and colleague, IIHe was dedicated thing from English 101 to Senior to the University, his discipline, and his cies were declared while residents in Seminar, he had an impact upon students. II Not much more can one ask eastern Pennsylvania were urged to the lives of many different stu­ of a teacher. dents. His specialty was in Many of his students did not know he prepare for evacuation. American Literature, specifically to had been sick for quite awhile, so his John Dos Passos, on whom he death came as a shock.. This feat best Widener felt the effect of Floyd as wrote two books. exemplified his career and mindset. Dr. well on the 19th. Heavy downpours of Dr. Clark joined Widener's faculty in 1981 , Dr. Clark was a visionary. His Clark's first concern in the classroom receiving his ph.D. from the University book, Cultural Treasures of the was always his students and his work. rain hit the main campus anJ the sur­ lsconsin-Madison. He was a professor Internet (Prentice Hall, 1997), was Not even cancer deterred him from that and for a time, the Associate Dean the first of its kind-he organized goal. rounding area, making it difficult or resources for the humanities on the Dr. Clark will be missed by all. even impossible for commuting stu­ L-______~ Internet. He was ·also Widener's dents and faculty to come in. University Relations reported that the International Students Reflect on Floyd Widener ~ware campus closed due to Floyd's effects. On the main campus be our office, campus safety, ments to their plans accord­ days or even weeks on end. Floyd did not have such an impact, Dan Stabb or even other students they ingly and possibly even can­ The infonnation is not always CONTRIBUTING WRITER: COMS 261 know that have been here celing them. If they are stay­ readily accessible, which can characterized as being a II nonevent longer. II ing here at Widener, and . obviously be very stressful except for Widener Courts II by Carl From flooded basements to The fact remains that most especia11y if they live off-cam­ on the student. Pierce.. Among the darpage listed for damaged equipment, many international students do not pus, they should make sure Ms. Fuller states that the students at Widener are still have the same weather expe­ they have certain kinds of International Student the main campus was the flooding of · reeling from the effects of riences that most domestic tools. Flashlights with batter­ Services will always do classrooms in Lathem HaIl, and the Hurricane Floyd. .students have. For example, ies, canned and dry food, and everything in their power to While most people on cam­ many Middle Eastern stu­ paper good must be stored find out the status on a stu­ basement of the Administration build­ pus have not been through a dents may never have seen a well ahead of time. If they dent's family or friends, IIWe ing. Numerous trees and large branch­ hurricane of this magnitude, single snowflake, much less are renting houses, they try to find out information as es fell in Schwartz · park, other trees they have been through six inches blanketing the need to make sure to buy quickly as we can through enough blizzards and storms ground. For these and other shovels and brooms. They the Internet and through e­ were reported faIlen by Old Main. The to know howto correctly pre­ students in the same situa­ are responsible for taking mails. Our main source is the list of roof leaks were reported as being pare for such a crisis. But tion, other problems may care of their own property, American Red Cross, which 1I what about the international arise, according to Ms. Fuller. especially if the landlord is often posts information on IInumerous, and too long to list. There students here at Widener? IIThey're often not pre­ too far away to help out. Most their web page as soon as it is was no report of car damage due to fall­ Are they able to prepare pared for the dangers of dri­ importantly, [they need tol available. en branches or trees and no major dam­ when natural disasters loom ving, since they never had to read everything the universi­ But we will always do on the horizon? Fortunately drive in these conditions. ty sends them which everything we can to find out age to buildings. Schwarts Center was for international students at They also don It have a true describes how to handle the necessary information for reported as to having been evacuated Widener, there are support sense of how cold it really snow and other weather the students. II systems in place to ease them gets. Often, many students emergencies." Though these times of cri­ during the storm due to fear of flooding through difficult times. will simply w~r a jacket, Perhaps the hardest thing sis can be very trying for an by the nearby creak. According to the IISince students don't fully when they obviously need to for any international student international student, taking Presidents office no official memo was understand certain systems wear a lot more. I often to cope with is to be so far the proper precautions and in the U.S., it can lead to advise them to get things like away from his or her family. preparing for the worst are sent out on the effect of Floyd. Other some trouble,1I says Lois boots and heavy winter cloth­ The student does not have often the best things a stu­ offices have said there is no way to cal­ Fuller, Director of ing in advance so that they the comfort of knowing that dent can do. With the help of culate the number of classes canceled International can be better prepared. II their parents or siblings · are both the International Student Services here at With experts predicting a right there in these trying Student Services and stu­ due to weather. They only said that Widener. IIFor example, harsh winter ahead, Ms. times. Unfortunately for dents campus-wide, hopeful­ classes prior to 3:30pm were not can­ when the power goes out, Fuller offers some sound some students, it is their fam­ ly the students will have the they don't always know what advice. ilies who may be in dire need. support and guidance they celed for the main campus. OveraII the to do. They have a tendency IIOne of the things we rec­ With the recent earth­ need to call Widener their damage assessment was classified as to just sit around and wait. If ommend, no matter what, is quakes in Turkey and IIsecond home. II being livery luckyll for the main cam­ this goes on for a long to plan well ahead. Taiwan, many students have enough time, they often then If travelling, they must be been uninformed about the pus. go for guidance, which may prepared to make adjust- status of their loved ones for PAGE 2 Universi~___ October------,----_ 1, 1999 THE DOME WIDENER COURTS soum INUNDATED BY FLOYD

As with any major storm, there were concern expressed by the Resident he made the point that the flooding was Daniel Pfeiffer .damage estimates and once again, Assistant for Widener Courts South, in the context of a much larger damage EDITOR IN CHIEF Widener was not spared. Among the Dave Gerhart, "there were surge protec­ control effort accross campus, "There damage was 4 flooded apartments in the tors underwater". The Resident were trees falling, a computer room California has earthquakes, fires, and basement of Widener courts south. lilt Assistant's room was one of the apart­ with the most crucial university servers riots. The midwest is known for sponta­ came in from every corner, there was a ments afflicted by the flooding. Both worth half a million dollars was begin­ neous and tenacious tornadoes. ripple effect under the tile in the Dan Macionis and Dennis Shook, resi­ ning to flood, Lathem Hall was flooding Pennsylvania however, is not know for kitchen II recounted Dan Macionis, a res­ dents of a flooded apartment concurred as well as the basement of Widener competing with Florida for the title of ident of one of the flooded apartments. that the effort made throughout the day courts ". He added that he felt that the hurricane magnet. Sure enough howev­ This began a harrowing afternoon as to accomodate the inconvenienced stu­ personnel on scene had done a great job er, on Thursday,September 16, a storm maintenance crews attempted to wet­ dents was appropriate given the speedy of handling the crisis. The one consis­ by the name of Floyd which the National vac the rooms to no avail as the rooms room reassignments. Nonetheless, they tent comment heard throughout, both Weather Service had been tracking for re-flooded far too quickly. Before long, both expressed an extreme displeasure from the residents as well as the admin­ over a week took a sharp turn north and the effort was refocused towards moving that such an occurence would hap~en. istrators were regarding the perfor­ pummeled mid-atlantic/ northeatern goods prone to water damage to higher Both residents blamed it on shondy mance of the Resid~nt Assitant, Dave shores. Widener was not spared from ground. The estimates of the depth of maintenance and Widener's unwilling­ Gerhart. As Dennis Shook put it, "Dave this barrage and while it did not receive the water varied from 2 to 6 inches, ness to raise it's standards to prevent is one of the best RA's on campus. He the brunt of the wind, incredible although a primary concern for many such disasters. In a conversation with . was worried about our safety regardless amounts of water inundated the area. students was possible electrocution, a Andrew Bushko, Dean of Student Life of his stuff. II CAPS DOES CORE SURVEY

Kathy Gretzenberg AOD COUNSELOR!EDUCATOR

Reality and perception are not the graduates was surveyed this past Fall. same. That is especially true when it 520 students answered questions about comes to a topic about which people how much they used (Reality) and how have strong feelings -- like alcohol and much they thought other people used other drug (AOD) use. Do beliefs and (Perception). facts on this topic match each other at Widener? To answer that question a There were many striking mispercep­ campus wide sample of resident under- tions. Here are some examples.

Perception Reality

-99% of Widener students use mari­ -60% of Widener students NEVER juana use marijuana

-Most Widener students use alcohol -Most Widener students use alcohol three times a week once a week .

-56% of Widener students use hard -Less than 1% of Widener students drugs one to six times a year use hard drugs one to six times a year

Why the difference between percep-' get if you add up survey-takers reports tion and reality? Why does it occur? The of their own use. Even if we assume a answer is that "we are human. II People "fudge factor II of people tending to make a lot of assumptions. These underestimate their own use, there is assumptions are more and less accurate. still a sign)ficant and valid difference lt is very common to base our assump­ between people's perceptions and reali­ tions on what we hear or on what we see ty. Now that we have it, what will be in one limited situation. What we hear done with this information? Our goal is and what w~ see may not give us an two-fold: First, we want to raise people's accurate picture of the big situation. consciousness about what is really going That is where gathering information in a on, help them to realize that people are systematic way Can be crucial. not using as much as is perceived, that ... . The survey done here at Widener is it is "normal" to use less. Second, we called the CORE Survey. lt has been in . want to decrease AOD abuse. We plan use for about 10 years, at campuses to advertise and educate people about across the country, and surveyed· close the facts. Stay tuned for factoids about to a half million students. Widener's your and your fellow students' AOD . results are typical: Across the country use. They will be appearing in The WIDENER STUDENTS ABROAD college students overestimate "other's Dome, in the cafeteria, and elsewhere. use" as compared to the numbers you Courtney Catanzarite beautiful and best preserved medieval STAFF WRITER cities, as well as Pisa, Lucca, Fiesole and . San Gimigniano. On weekends students Between June 1 and June 22 stu'dents visited Venice and the beaches of cen­ in the Spring history course "The tral and southem Italy. Lessons That History of Italy," went to live in italy as St~dents commented that part of Widener University's new Rena!~sa~ce art and architecture were Will Last Summer Program in Italy. The Program the highlight of the trip. Michelangelo is organized by Dr. Tom Cragin, who s~ems to have awed the group. Laura A Lifetilne. teaches History here at Widener .in col- 81

\" \\ " October 1, 1999 Philadelphia PAGE 3 THEDOME - FIRST PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE-FEST IS MAJOR STEP IN AREA'S COLLEGE

Mayor Edward]. Rendell and State Senator Vincent 475 foreign owned companies and subsidiaries in the Economic Development; SmithKline Beecham, ]. Fumo announced plans for the ' first Philadelphia area. These companies and thousands of others provide Sovereign Bank, PNC Bank, Greater Philadelphia College-Fest, free Concert and PhillyCollegeTown opportuilities for students to put their skills to practical Tourism and Marketing Corp., Eastern Technology Village, at a recent news conference -in the Mayor's­ use," added Senator Furno. Council, Center City District, University of the Reception Room 202 City Hall. The College-Fest will be The Philadelphia College Student Retention Sciences, Villanova University, Widener University, staged at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts on Committee through the City's Department of Philadelphia University (formerly known as Saturday, Oct. 9, from Noon until 10:30 P.M., rain or Commerce and Office of the City Representative, is Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences), Fund shine. seeking to lure undergraduate and graduate level col­ for Philadelphia, Greater Philadelphia First, Drexel Bands and performers are: Sugar Ray, Luscious lege students to remain in the Philadelphia area. These University, St. Joseph's University and University City . Jackson, Public Enemy, Tim Reynolds, Pat McGee future employees have the potenti<;l! to develop the crit­ District. Band, 2 Skinnee JI S, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Agents of ical economic base of the City with young, informed Chair of the Philadelphia College Student Retention Good Roots, Earth to Andy, and The K Floor along with and vital talent. It is estimated there are 250,000 stu­ Committee, Bonnie L. Grant, Deputy City local college bands. Producer is Electric Factory dents enrolled in colleges and universities in the Representative, credits support from the universities as Concerts. Tickets can be obtained at Student Life Philadelphia area, and parts of surrounding counties of a major factor in planning the College-Fest. "Many Offices at most area colleges. For more information, log Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. institutions have joined us to assure the success of this on to www.electricfactory.com and/or The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and first time event. They are committed to promoting this www.phillynews.com/clients/collegefest. Performers philly.com will sponsor the First Philadelphia College­ region to prospective and current students, as well as will entertain every half-hour on two stages, and video Fest. Other sponsors are: City of Philadelphia, Office of alumni. Without the universities taking this active role, walls will be set up between the stages. SEPTA will State Senator Vincent F. Furno, University of this event could not happen and our goals could not be also reveal plans for transportation, including an all­ Pennsylvania, Temple University, Penn State met,"noted Grant. inclusive discounted "d4y pass II for students who wish University, Y-100 FM Radio; Commonwealth of For further information about College-Fest, call the to take public transit to the Mann Center for Pennsylvania, Department of Community and recorded message on 215-683-2057. Performing Arts. "Philadelphia is the second largest college market in the United States. The Concert and PhillyCollegeTown Village will help to establish our City as a college town. New students will continue to be drawn here and cur­ rent students are more likely to stay after graduation if they have a positive experience in our city. Alumni will also commit to a higher level of participation in their schools, and existing businesses will thrive," noted Mayor Rendell. liThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has one of the highest numbers of college graduates who leave for opportunities elsewhere. There are thousands of inter­ esting and challenging employment prospects throughout the City and the region. And, there are over

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Craig "DJ Homicide" David Kahne. The Bullock: DJ Stan Frazier; renowned studio whiz Drums cooks up a surprisingly Murphy Karges: Bass sunny sonic shindig of Mark McGrath: Vocals densely ribboned har­ Rodney Sheppard: Guitar monies and playful pro­ gramming, highlighted by Time has come today for the interplay between the one-and-only Sugar Ray. Sheppard's ingenious gui­ "14:59" the SoCal Quintet's tar- work DJ Homicide's third Laval Atlantic album . riotous barrage of sounds, follows ' the success of their and the delirious rhythmic 1997 RIAA double platinum power of Karges and drum­ "FLOORED" and its irre­ mer Stan Fraz,ier. sistible, unavoidable smash That growth is perfectly hit, II Fly. II The new collec­ in tune with the band's tion beats Andy Warhol's shared experiences in the celebrity clock as the band years since their 1995 takes a giant step forward in LavalAtlantic both its inventive musical debut,"LEMONADE AND stylings and its heartfelt BROWNIES. II Among the lyrical approach, while adventures shared by always delivering the Sugar Ray was the relent­ patented Sugar Ray energy less activity which followed and humor. Gloriously beat­ "FLOORED." The band hit crazy pop confections like the road across America and "Every Morningll and "Falls Europe with a vengeance, Apart" virtually guarantee including a spot on the big that the band's fifteen min­ blockbuster RockFest in utes aren't even close to Fort Worth, Texas and a over. summer kicking it on The band proudly credit Warped Tour '97. their musical growth to their collaborative relationship V.lV{ with "FLOORED" producer A ·· pj ll~lj (~; ,; j l ' ~'CJfU'i & iM i l k3 I ioll •.•. · .' .... _0_- _____PAGE 4 ----=--ODinion October 1, 1999 . TIIEDOME

Quote of the Week WIDENER BASEBAlL TEAM " Even if you're on the right track you'll get Will Rogers RETURNS AS CHAMPIONS run over if you just sit there."

Brian Levinson eight batters. Other solid pitching came " STAFF WRITER: CaMS 261 from Mark Versuk (7-2, 2.73 ERA), and [email protected] Joe Dawkins· (6-2, 4.35 ERA). When students returned to Widener Not only was the pitching strong, the University this September,many were David McCormick hitting packed a punch as well. throughout Philadelphia and in the luxu­ unaware that the Widener baseball team SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT rious cafeteria for our final evening as Widener's hitters were led by left field­ accomplished something very special undergraduate students here at er Joe Guarante who paced the team in after school ended in May. Widener fin­ Isn't it amazing? Just a few years ago, Widener University. Can you remember batting average (.342), Homeruns (3), ished the baseball season 24-14, 'and won we were all moving into our freshman your first time in the cafe? Hilarious! and RBI (27). 1B/P Joe Dawkins the championship of the Middle Athletic residence halls and beginning our col­ Well, this is all great, but who in the chipped in by batting .311 with 26 RBI. Conference Commonwealth League lege career; we were at the beginning of world plans all of this stuff? Luckily, Catcher Mark Murray not only was one the beginning. Now, at the beginning of (MAC). It was the first time in over a there are four dedicated, divine, hard of the MAC's best defensive catchers, the end of our college careers we are decade that Widener was MAC champs. working, outgoing, extroverted, conge­ but he helped out with his bat, posting a hunting down the best job and that pays Unfortunately, since the conference nial, and unreserved individuals work­ .312 average, 18 RBI and 18 Runs. Right the most money! But, between now and victory took place after the school year ing behind the scenes; they are your fielder Frank Caikoski came through' then, as Seniors, we have a few things to ended, most of the Widener population Senior Class Officers - your President, with many clutch hits while batting .303 take care of ... don't we? not only wasnlt there to support the Vice-President, Treasurer and and scoring 21 Runs. Shortstop Tom We have just over 200 days left to Secretary. Dave McCormick, Lisa team, but was also not informed of the Kivlin was superb in the field and led make the most of our senior year. Next Taylor, Melinda Cruz and Danielle news. "Itls frustrating to me that when I the team in runs scored with 28. His month marks our last Homecoming as Sparkes, respectively, have been work­ talk with people at Widener about base­ double play partner, second baseman undergraduates - can you believe it? ing day and night to pour the foundation ball, they do not know we won the MAC. Chris Ciavatto, gave the Pioneers some Remember when we used to complain for a great senior year! Hopefully if we win it again next year, much needed leadership and quality about not gettipg enough financiat aid? To date, they have established a com­ we will get some better recognition," play. Centerfielder George Siter and But now we a"fe going to be alumni that mittee called the Senior Class says centerfielder George Siter. third baseman Scott Gleichenhouse can help by pledging a few bucks ($20) Representatives that help in the coordi­ As someone who went to a few of the were solid starters all year long helping starting one year from graduation. I nation, planning and implementation of baseball games last year, I noticed how add to the win total. Head coach Sean think we will be able to spare it, consid­ all of the events for the senior class. few students were in the stands. Most of ering the amount we have spent on Matkowski must have been proud on How would you like to go to 100th the audience was made up of the play­ "miscellaneous beverages II just last how his team performed. Nite, Bridge Week and Commencement ersl families . .If there were more stu­ week. This year's team looks just as solid ball for dents in the stands, they would have Then, following Homecoming there is with many returning starters. Widener FREE? been treated to some very exciting base­ the every faithful 100th Nite (FYI: is on hopes to repeat as MAC champs which I suggest that you join the committee, ball. Not only was Widener victorious in 12 feb 00), where we mark the count­ may not be an easy task. "Hopefully help fundraise, plan and get things down of 100 nights until commence­ many of their outings, they featured movie I for your senior year! These after winning the MAC last year, welve ,. some of the most exciting collegiate ment. At 100th Nite'we see everyone for things arenlt cheap, in terms of time or earned some respect; on the flip side, players in the area. one of the last times in each our "free money. We, as Class Offficers are doing many teams will be trying to get the Pitcher Tom Scartozzi was the ace of spirited moods. Can. you remember everything in our power to make this MAC title back," says Rightfielder Frank the pitching staff and lived up to his when you saw your friend IS first "free year the best year of our lives - but we Caikoski. Maybe this year more of the billing posting a 7-5 record and 3.17 spirited mood?" Hilarious! need your help! So, if you are interested, Widener population will be aware of this ERA. Scartozzi also tossed a no-hitter Finally, about 90 days later we, as hit the computer labs and email us: exciting Widener team. against Susquehanna while striking out Seniors, gather once again for Bridge [email protected]! . Week and commencement ball. 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