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Newspaper- Suffolk Journal Vol. 68, No. 1, 09/19/2007

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John S. Forrester dents. As other area universities university will bring tothe area as Journal Staff such as Emerson and Berklee are part of the new project," said moving forward with expansion Elizabeth Leary, manager of gov­ Following the approval of plans of their own in Back Bay ernment and community affairs plans for a dormitory at 10 West and the Fenway areas, Suffolk for the university. "Some of those Street by the City of Boston faced many hurdles in its plans to may be financial, some of those 2^ning Commission on open the new dorm. may be the fact that we have September 5, the university Feeley said that Suffolk and Suffolk Police presence at the expectsto open the new residence other institutions face an "obvious dorm. Some of them may be new hall this January and a move in challenge" in the redevelopment things and some will build on date is set for the fall semester in of downtown properties, as they existing strengths" 2008, according to universityoffi­ are very expensive. While he Suffolk will negotiate the ben­ cials. declined to comment on the spe­ efits over the next few months, "It's a response to student cific price of the project, Feeley Leary said. In past cooperation demand as well as a response to estimated that the total cost of the agreements tied to expansion proj­ the city's mandate that more stu­ project is "somewhere in the area ects, the university gave a dents be housed in a secure and of $45 million." According to doc­ $400,000 "Historical Mitigation university controlled on-campus uments filed by the university Payment" for the upkeep of the housing," said Michael Feeley, in with the Boston Redevelopment Granary Burial Ground and house counsel for real estate Authority, the approximate cost of King's Chapel following the development, who serves on the the renovations is $40 million. development of the Law School's 10 West Street Project In addition to purchasing the Sargent HaU; and a $340,0(X) con­ Development Team for Suffolk. property and paying for renova­ tribution to Boston Parks and The new building, originally tions, the university is also negoti­ Recreation Department tied to the planned as an upscale condomini­ ating a "cooperation agreement" purchase of the Temple Street um complex, is currently being with the City of Boston. The Park. renovated by Suffolk agreement "will list some of the Construction to house 274 stu­ community benefits which the See 10 West, page 2 Suffolk expandswith new media projects Suffolk celebrates Hispanic heritage month Erica Lawton cent to Suffolk University's wel­ who would gain practical and nec­ Journal Staff come center, the university antici­ essary work experience in a stu­ pates an active studio to be a dio. Lauren Gondert U.S. census data, making theii The proposed television studio showcase for visitors to the school. Currently, the university lacks a Journal Contributor culture and heritage an increasing­ located at the former Discover According to Carter, who is venue for filming, leaving all ly important part of the U.S. cul­ Boston store on the first floor of 73 also responsible for coordination media and broadcast production to Suffolk University is celebrat­ ture. Each event has several co­ Tremont, is still in the works efforts between Bergmeyer be donein the field. ing Hispanic Heritage month from sponsors, all of which are organ! according to Dr. Rosenthal, head Associates Inc (the architectural With the ability for studio pro­ September 15 through October 15, zations, departments, or clubs of the Communications and firm) and the Casali Group (the duction, Suffolk media students with nine campus-wide events to from Suffolk. Felix also said that Journalismdepartment. consulting firm), as well as pur­ will gain a better education said celebrate Hispanic culture led by Diveisity Services is hying, "to "President Sergeant has stated chasing equipment for the studio, Dr. Rosenthal. SUHA, the Suffolk University make it collaborative so people we will have a studio," says another big obstacle to construc­ Teaching broadcast classes iHispanic Association, have ownershipover it." Rosenthal. "Everybody is on tion is soundproofing the studio without a studio "is like teaching a j All events are free and funded The events include a play board." from noisy TremontStreet. science class without a lab," he by Diversity Services as well as called "Platanos and Collared Although construction was The contraetors have a lot of said. event co-sponsors such as the Greens," a storyabout two college slated for completion this fall, work to do acoustically, including Carter went on to state that Performing Arts Office, the students of two different heritages, Rosenthal says that their main building double doors and an addi­ media students can not only expect Communication and Journalism black andHispanic. concern this past summer was the tional glass wall. to enrich their years at Suffolk Department and Health Education According to the diversitjl new student dormitory at 10 West Carter estimates that he has with studio experience, but will and Health Services. services website, it is a "thought-! Street. logged hundreds of hours of also have more careers in the com­ As their slogan states, the point provoking romantic comedy" tha| With recent approval for the research since he began planning munication field available to them. of Hispanic Heritage Month is forces its main characters to "con-J dorm from the City of Boston for the studio a year ago. From "Soon, students will have a "celebrating our future while front and overcome cultural an4 Zoning Commission, Suffolkoffi- attending the National practical outlet for their studies," Embracing our pa.st." racial prejudices while defending eials anticipate shifting their ener­ Broadcasters Association conven­ he said, which will allow them to Jacinda Felix, Director of the their bond from the biases held bj^ gies toward the TV. studio. tion in Las Vegas last April, to pursue careers as camera opera­ Office of Diversity Services, and family and friends." ! Michael Feeley, in-house coun­ researching the ten different types tors, control room operators, and the mastermind behind Suffolk's The play will be performed oni sel for real estate development at of high definition equipment, he more. celebration of Hispanic Heritage Wednesday, September 26 at 6 prr( SuffolkUniversity, confirmed that has overseen virtually every aspect Temple Street, Suffolk's stu­ Month, says that the celebrationis at the C. Walsh Theatre. Free tick| progress is being made with the of the interiorof the studio. dent-run news program currently aimed at all students. ets will be available beginning studio but stated that the universi­ To help him with the heavy broadcasted on Boston "It's important for people who September 10 at the HUB. | ty still needs permits from thecity workload, the communications Neighborhood Network, will be aren't Hispanic to come to our Felix said this is one of the^ of Bostonto begin construction. department hired a television engi­ able to evolve into an advanced levents in order to learn about his­ events that she looks forward t(| Integral to the project has been neer to act as Carter's consultant. broadcast class, continuingits role tory and culture," said Felix. most, because she feels that "4 Jason Carter, the Media Lab man­ With the completion date pend­ as "a good public relationstool for "In today's global world, you play is a good way to get people tc| ager. ing, one certainty is the benefits a the school," Rosenthal said. should know about different cul­ come out [to our celebration] anc While the 73 Tremont space is television studio could bring to the Clubs such as WSUB, Suffolk's turesother than your own inorder it is fun and educational at the actually one-fourth the size that Communications and Journalism student communications organiza­ to become a more rounded indi­ same time." Carter was hoping for the studio, (CJN) department. tion, will also be able to utilizethe vidual." Hispanics are the largest For a complete listing ol its location makes up for it. There are approximately 650 space. minority population in the United events, visit the Office ol A street level room with store CJN students, 75 to 1(K) of which States with morethan 41.3 million Diversity's web.site at front windows immediately adja­ are media and broadcast majors see STUDIO, page 3 people living here according to www.suffolk.edu/diversity. THE SUFFOLK JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 SGA kicks off new year

Cody Moskovitz affiliations and create a more close issues including the election Briefs Journal Staff knit academic community. process for executive board mem­ After some brief fomm bers and a future edit of the current On Thursday September 13, discussion, the SGA executives SGA constitution. Former general posits on Middle East the Student Government took the floor with some staff There was forum debate on the Association held its secondannual reports and outlined other major process regarding how executive, As war and American military presence continue in meeting during activities period. issues in SGA. Treasurer Jason or "E" board members, are voted the Middle East people back home have yet to cease speak­ With 20 students in attendance, Mancuso's report commented on into office. "E" board members ing out about this controversial issue. General Joseph P. including aU four executive board the budget and how it can be allo­ are internally nominated and elect­ Hoar, a member of Suffolk's Board of Trustees, experienced members and the Staff Advisor, cated throughout the school. As it ed through the SGA itself, but first hand what war is like through his 37 years in the the Assistant Dean of Students currently stands, the total budget there was a motion proposed to Marine Corps; he now speaks out pubhcly against the war John Silveria, this meeting cov­ for SGA is $472,673.65, which is allow for executive board mem­ in Iraq. On September 27, 2007 as part of the Derek W. F. ered a number of important issues comprised of Initiatives, Fidelity bers to be nominated and elected Coward Lecture Series, Hoar will be speaking on "The and events surrounding the and Club Budgets. Initiatives, by the student body in a popular Middle East: Many Problems, Few Solutions" Tfie lecture Suffolk community. whichis money set aside for clubs vote. will begin at 5 PM in the McLaughlin Moot Courtroom on The group talked about the that go over their initial budget With this change in the election the fourthfloor of Sargent Hall, 120 Tremont St., Boston. importance of students filling out makes up $71,642.14, while process, some students at the Suffolk emergency contact forms, Fidelities, money left over from meeting raised the concern of a Sawyer Business School globalizes which are pertinent to both resi­ previous years of SGA, totals "popularity contest" arising dent studentsand commuters. This $74,731.51. Both of these amongst the student body. Cain The world is becoming 'smaller' through global­ form contains emergency contact accounts are essentially back-ups however is confident that the ization, but programs at Suffolk University are expand­ phone numbers, addresses, email to the main SGA club account, motion "will make a majority" and ing. Students at the Sawyer Business School now have addresses and medical information which currently sits at $326,300. that in the long ran is the "best the opportunity to participate in one of several Global for the school to keep on hand for Mancuso also discussed new option" for the election of "e" Travel Seminars. Students will be led by regional each student should they requireit guidelines regarding the process of board members. experts to international business centers where they will in the case of an emergency. granting funding for financial Another topic discussed was gain a hands-on experience to conducting business with­ When later asked about them, requests made by student organi­ the possibility of performing an in foreign cultures. Additional information can be found SGA president Jared Cain said, zations that go outside of their edit of the constitution to ensure at The Global Travel Seminar Office is located on the "These forms are vital to keeping general budget. He proposed that that it is up to date and best suits 12th floor of the Stahl Center, as well as the situation under control and for financial requests of $4,000 or the needs and interests of the cur­ www.suffolk.edu/business/globalseminars . also to maintaining open lines of less, the treasurer could make the rent SGA council and those who communication in the case of an determination to grant the money, win follow in the years to come. emergency situationon campus." but requests higher than $4,000 As of now, there is an editing com­ One interesting event the SGA must be approved by the entire mittee in place and Cain feels that Hate blank space? discussed was the leadership executive board. "all the changes and refining Come write for the Journal. retreat scheduled to take place When Mancuso gave the others should be completed within the September 28-29. The retreat is an in attendance the opportunity to next two weeks". Meetings Tuesdays at 1pm Donahue 428 SGA sponsored event and consists provide feedback on his reports, Cain also touched on the issue of two days of workshops and one member suggested that $4,000 of a member increase in the SGA, seminars that focus on the impor­ was too high of a cut-off point,and makingthe switch from 7 to 9 rep­ HOT CO-OP JOBS OF THE WEEK tance of leadership, positive initia­ the group eventually agreed to resentatives from each class year. tive and involvement at school. reduce that number to $3,000, This change, although being men­ Week of 9/13 This free event is open to all which was approved by all mem­ tioned at this past meeting, will not Accounting/Finance Fundamental Equity Analysis, Research Assistant, Financial Planning, Suffolk students, but is specifical­ bers. likely come into full affect until A/P, Junior Tax Analyst, Bookkeeper, Development Review, Economic ly focused on generating participa­ SGA President Cain then pre­ after the most recent freshmen Planning & Development tion from student groups to build sented his personal reports which elections are beginning on October relationships amongst student highlighted some very important 9. Comm./Arts./NESAD Real Estate, Professional Development, CreateBoston, Research, Technical Writer, Grad Assistant, PubUshmg, CostumerService & Production Supervisor Edu./Health./Human Services./Psychology It’s easy being green with solar cells Human Research Review Coordinator, Admissions Coordinator, Outreach, Program Leaders, Child Care, Tutor, Relief Manager/Counselor, MentalHealth Rani Smith most available." also benefiting from Cooke's solai Journal Contributor Over the summer students built a cell project. "It's a great experience Gov't./Law/ Crim solar cell, but are waiting to put it for any student who is interested ir FBI Honors Internship in DC, Paralegal Support, Office Assistant, Dr. Chathan Cooke, a professor up. However, to Cooke, it's not just engineering." Whatever the stu­ Legal Assistant, Store Detective, InspectionalServices at Suffolk University as well as about the finished product, but dents' motivation, their involvemen neighboring MIT, is not only chal­ about research aspects developed is the key to the success of this proj­ History/Philosophy lenging the minds of his students, during the experience. ect HorizonInternship Program, Research Intern, Production Supervision but improving the University's use "Research at Suffolk is a topic of "People like to be part of the Marketing of alternate energy sources andcut­ interest to me," said Cooke. "The solution," said Cooke. "We are in t Marketing, Web Design, Public Relations, PR & EventManagement, ting its reliance on fossil fuels by broad target is to bring exposure of very dangerous situation. Globa Administrative Assistant, Communications/Research, CostumerService installing a source of renewable research and research thinking to warming is the driving force for this energy at Suffolk- students." project" Science After receiving a grant Cooke There are several students For those doubtful, as many peo­ DigitalMedia Entry, Graduate Research Intern and his students plan to install solar involved in this project, and from ple do not believe in global warm­ cells at Suffolk to notonly develop the looks of it, they are respondinging to begin with, Cordero sets up Technology student's research skills but provide to Cooke's vision. Jon Cordero, 21 thescenario: Electrical Engineering, IT Support, Technical Writer, Electronic Data Interchange, Web a source of alternative energy to be and Mamadou Diagne, 20 are two "We cannot use oil indefinitely used by Suffolk as well as other of Cooke's students who built the The ground will dry up frorr Undergrad Mgt./MBA facilities around Boston, subsequentsolar cell. extracting oil. We need to find z MPA/MBA Intern, Grants Administrator, Research Assistant, Real tofurther research. Both electrical engineering new source of energy. We can use Estate, Public AdministrationIntern, PR Internship "One way or another, it's going majors, Cordero and Diagne stress energy from the sun until it blows to work," said Cooke. "There are the importance of a project such as up...and then we blow up," he WE HAVE MANY MORE JOBS FOR YOU!!! multiple ways of using solar energy this, not only for Suffolk but as a smirks. Stop by the Career Services & Co-op Office, located at 20 Ashburton to reduce fossil fuels." According to beacon for worldwide change. Although the solar cell is no Place or call us at 617-573-8480 to learn more aboutjobs, internships, Cooke, this is also the sensible "I want to go back to my country expected to be installed until nex resumes and how to sign up for e-recruiting. If you already signedup choice. and use what I learned there," said summer, the efforts of the SuffoU for Co-op, go to e-recruitingto view all jobs. "Those hot summer days when Diagne, speaking of Senegal, his community continue to make a pos­ people use air conditioners the most homeland. "The sun is free.. .if it's itive impact on the environment jus is the time when solar energy is free, why not use it?" as Cooke and his students are doing Cordero supports this theory. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 THE SUEEOLK JOURNAL

73 Tremont studio in pre-production

TV STUDIO from page 1 "Kino flow lights," Suffolk's equipment will rival Fox 25's sta­ Plans for an insert studio, or a tion, according to Rosenthal. basic television studio with a Along with the equipment, the green screen, camera equipment curriculum has expanded from and a control room, have been just one section of media classes OFFICE drawn up for 73 Tremont, but the IPEN HOimS to three, including summer ses­ university is still exploring other sions, and television production options, such as a larger space classes are now a requirement for with room for classroom seating Media, Broadcast, and Film and additional editing stations majors. WITH PRESIDENT SARGENT would be ideal says Rosenthal. A commitment to state of the In his seven years hereCarter art facilities is crucial to Suffolk's has spearheaded efforts to expand expansion goals, which include the Suffolk media lab from only attracting students from acrossthe sbc computers and six camcorders country. to over twenty cameras, including With support from the universi­ two high definition cameras, nine ty as a whole and the College of editing systems, cranes, dollies, Arts and Sciences, the communi­ and two different lighting systems. cation department looksto contin ­ With five years experience as ue expanding their programs. manager of the Emerson film cen­ According to Carter, "[We ter, he also knows what neighbor­ want the studio to] not only work ing schools have at their disposal today, but to be viable five to ten and is proud to say that Suffolk is years fromnow." Tuesday, September 25th ready to compete. Said Rosenthal, "We are on to With high definition cameras, a doing greatthings." "spider dolly", a "jib arm", and 1:00-2:30P.M. New housing to come 73 Tremont Street, 13thFloor President David Sargent invites you to meet with him to ask questions, express 10 West from page 1______tional 274 beds that will come out of 10 West Street will bring some concerns, suggest ideas, and tell him howyou feel about Suffolk. But beyond the prices of real enhanced safety, security, and Please take advantage of this opportunity to meet and speak with the President estate and negotiating with city vitalityto the area," said Leary. No appointment necessary. officials, some area residents and Meanwhile, the university has condominium organizations were set a goal of eventually housing up initially opposedthe plans, saying to half of its undergraduate body. that the increase of Suffolk stu­ Five areas in downtown Boston HE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!! dents in the area, as well as exist­ were selected by the University ing Emerson students, would with the Boston Redevelopment result in an undesirable density of Authority for possible expansion college students in the area. and university officials are cur­ Create a Dorm Wishlist before Suffolk negotiated with condo­ rently working on a ten-yearmas ­ Come visit our new and exciting H heading off to campus minium organizations, including ter plan to outline expansion It’s an easy way to equip the perfect dorm room the Millennium Place plans. mdestination I r 20% completion program thru 9/30/07! 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The Suffolk Journal, founded in 1936, is the independent newspaper of Suffolk University. Since our creation, the paper has striven to serve and represent the students, faculty, and alumni to the best of our abilities. The purpose of the Journal Is two-fold: One Is to provide our audience with the most timely, relevant information in an objective, professional manner and second, to give bourgeoning writers, photographers, and designers a place to develop their craft, learn from each other, and become prepared for internships In media. In order to accomplish both goals, the Journal will strictly adhere to the policies and practices of professional journalists The Journal Is independent from the university and features News, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Opinion and Editorial sec­ tions as well as the newly introduced Your Week section, which features events listings for the upcoming week.

The Journal has a long history of producing good writers, photographers, and editors that have gone on to careers in professional journalism. David Mehegan, Bruce Butterfield, Doreen Vigue and Philip Santoro are a few Suffolk alumni that went on to work for the Boston Globe and other newspapers in the New England area. A recent graduate and former Journal editor, Jim Cronin, is getting his byline noticed across Boston as a general assignment writer for The Courant. Another recent grad, Brian Messenger, completed his semester-long internship with the Boston Globe's Living/Arts section and now works for the AndoverTownsman. On the current staff, one writer recently completed a summer internship with the Metro's Sports section and another staffer, Tim Rosenthal, just finished a year long term with College Hockey News.

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Iraqi government's suspicions of Blackwater USA well founded

(U-WIRE) HOUSTON ment contracts. lic. Technically, thereis no legal authorityfigure for thepri ­ It looks like we have some high rollers in our adminis­ vate contraetors,so there have been many obscureincidents Blackwater USA, a private security company, was tration. Jeremy Scahill, investigative journalist and author of involvingBlackwater contractors and Iraqis. ordered by the Iraqi government Mondayon to cease oper­ the book "Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most The most notorious of them were the 2004 murders of ations. Iraq has revoked the license of the firm after eight Powerful Mercenary Army," says since 2003, Blackwater four Blackwater contractors in Fallujah. civilians were killed during reprisal actions following an has held the high-profilejob of guarding senior U.S. offi­ The families of the contractorsare now suing Blackwater attempted car bomb attack against a State Department con­ cials in Iraq. after they refused to share information as to why they were voy, the Associated Press reported. Although Sunday's incident is unclear, U.S. officials say kiUed. Blackwater, while providing necessarysecurity, has also there are no Americancasualties, but we would not know if More than 20,000 of these private contractors augment been accused of being trigger-happy and overly secretive by anyone from Blackwater died, since their deaths are not the approximately 168,000 U.S. soldiers in Iraq, but their analysts. It will take time for the faets to come out, but the countedin the totalbody count of U.S. troops. exact number is as much a mystery as some of their opera­ Iraqi government has made a prudent decision by restrain­ This is not the first time private contractors have been tions. ing the scopeof contractors. held responsible for the deaths of innocent civilians. One thingis certain: the dismal portraitof Iraq won't get The company was founded in 1997 by ex-Navy SEAL According to Monday's AP article, "Iraqis have long com­ any brighter as long as Blackwater's contractswith theU.S. Erik Prince, a fundamentalist Christian. The world's largest plained about high-profile, heavily armed security vehi­ government continue. privatesecurity company, Blackwater'svision is "to support cles...with guards pointing weapons at civilians and some­ Iraq's decision to expel Blackwater is one that should security, peace, freedom and democracy everywhere." times firing warning shots at anyone deemed too close." serve as a warning to the contractor community. To date, Blackwater has sealed $800 million in govern­ Their operations remain a mystery to the Americanpub ­ Tough' on terrorism but light on details

In American politics, the Republican Party has signifi­ tions of thefour topcandidates' campaignWeb sites, where nuclear proliferation. cantly benefited from the widespread view that they are they shouldhave some written policy proposal or at least a Other than that, his site was essentially the same as "tough on terrorism," a perception that persists despite the linkto a transcriptof any major addresses they gave on the Giuliani's, just withmore quotes and a slightlylonger video Bush administration's disastrous handlingof the war in Iraq. topic. (1:42). As recently as November 2006, a Time magazine poll found I began with Giuliani, whose perpetual focus on the War McCain's page, though it contains a 4(X)-word essay on on Terror would logically lend itself to having a large sec­ terrorism, never gets anymore concrete than "John McCain tion on counterterrorism policy. will ensure that America has the quality intelligence neces­ Zack Beauchamp Sure enough, Giuliani's "Issues" page prominently dis­ sary to uncover plots before they take root," which is won­ plays the slogan "Winning the War on Terror," accompanied derful in theory, but no more useful than "staying on by a paragraph claiming that "America cannot afford to go offense" whennot backed by policyproposals. that Republicans had a 10-point advantage on the question back to the days of playing defense with inconsistent Thompson has not given any addresses or publishedany "Which party - The Democratsor Republicans— would do responsesto terroristattacks." papers during thecampaign that even come close to propos­ a better job of dealing with terrorism?" This was interesting, but vague: if our past policy was ing a comprehensive and definitive counterterrorism strate­ This disparity gives Republicans a potent political inconsistent, what exactly would a "consistent" one look gy- weapon, which 2008 hopefuls already seem to be attempt­ like? Romneyis an exception, having, Giuliani, like published ing to cash in on. During a primary debate, Mitt Romney Following the Web site's prompting to inquire further an article in Foreign Affairs that, unlike Giuliani's piece, will proposed both doubling the size of Guantanamo Bay and the about Giuliani's commitment to "staying on offense," I likely serveas the basis for his foreign policy; however,it is use of "enhanced interrogation techniques" when question­ clicked the link below the short paragraph, and found no simplyan expanded and more flowery, but equally vacuous, ingdetainees. comprehensive policy statement, no clear formulation of versionof hisWeb site. Fred Thompson ended his recent Iowa campaign stop how we should combat terrorism - just a 35-second video This lackof specificityis understandable,but not justifi­ with a speech emphasizing that "It is extremely important in whichhe repeatedly says we should "stay on offense." able. Given that global terrorism is one of the most impor­ that we not show weakness ... we must send a message to And the closest line to a policy proposal is "we need a tant challenges for the next President, it is inexcusable that friends and foes alikethat we are determined." stronger military, not a weaker military; we need stronger the Repubhcans define their foreign policy by truisms and The first thing on John McCain's website is an enormous intelligence services, not weaker intelligence services," with meaninglessrhetoric. box advertising "Fighting Islamic Extremists: John McCain no explanation of how he would makeeither of these things However, there is something valuable in this form of on Iraq." come to pass. debate: it points out that the Republicans understand the And Rudy Giuliani, that consummate master of being He tries to explain some of these things in a recent threat presented by terrorism, but have no idea what to do "tough," constantly declares that "the terrorists declared war Foreign Affairs article, but the actual policy proposals drew about it. They seem to desire a "tough," "offensive" policy, on us" and that he understands terrorism "better than anyone suchharsh criticism (one Republican critic called the essay and yet cannot seem to find any way to turn this into prac­ else running for President." "badly written" and "unbelievably unserious" while another tice. Clearly, counterterrorism is a central part of the conservative who had previously supported Giuliani called This failure becomes especially pronounced when one Republican message in 2008. Yet there's something con­ him "insane" after reading the piece) that it seems unlikely contrasts the Republican candidates with the three spicuously lacking from the candidates' pronouncements: that it will serve as the base of his foreignpolicy. Democratic frontrunners, each of whom gave detailed and speeifics. Outside of Romney's Guantanamo declaration and So muchfor Giuliani. intelligent speeches on what their terrorism policy would a few other isolated proposals, not one of the four top However, it's possible that one of his competitors might look like. Republican presidential hopefuls has given a clear view of be a little more specific, so I repeated the search on So, to return to the initial question posed by the Time what a comprehensive "tough" policy on terrorism would Romney's site. magazine poll quoted at the beginning of this column, looklike. Curious, I decided to investigatefurther. His page was significantly longer, and even had some "Which party~ The Democrats or Republicans - would do I thoughtthe best place to start wouldbe the issues sec­ fairly detailed suggestions on how to approach Iranian a better job of dealing with terrorism?" snffolkjonrnaLnet THE SUFFOLK JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Powell shines light on projecting

Kristin Morrell Massachusetts Institute of show the artistic form, he uses Journal Staff Technology and is a founding three fight projectors each in dif­ member of the Reclamation ferent colors, (pink, green and red) Suffolk University's New Artists. He has also been commis­ and each at different parts of the England Schoolof Art and Design sioned for the Boston Public exhibit. He uses the ceiling as his presents its first exhibit for thefall Library, Boston City Hall and First canvas to project yet another fight 2007 school year, John Powell, Night Boston. to accompany the digital prints. The Elhpse Series. Powell uses a Powell’s digital prints look like These projectors are timed to go series of thirteenprints along with abstract egg shaped designs that off when somebody walks by an illuminated light projection for are made by the use of fight pro­ them. Powell ineludes the audi­ his exhibit. His digital black and jections. The imagery was distort­ ence, as well as shows them how white prints used for this show are ed through a small lens with a he had created his digital prints. "manipulated abstract light projec­ large fight source, by using a fish The audience is focused on the tions" that he created in his own eye. The shapes of the digital print, but as they walk by they are studio. To complement his body of prints almost look like they are focused to the ceiling where the works Powell uses lighting instal­ moving because of their roundness fights are arranged to create yet lation using the architectural and the ways that the colors another piece of work. details of the NESAD gallery change from darker to fighter. The exhibit runs through space, and by using the fighting, Because the prints are black and October 6th at the NES AD gallery. he includes the audience as part of white, the black parts give the his exhibit. prints a depth to them. Some prints "Powell sees fight as more than have more of depth to them than NESAD just a means to fight us spaces; it is others and some prints are also a tool integral to accentuating the more abstract and chaotic than GALLERY essence of an architectural space," others with different shapes inter­ according theto pressrelease. twining, while some Powell keeps HOURS: Over the course of his long very simple with very few shapes career, Powell has worked with a and less movement. large range of fight based media "Powell uses the power of pro­ Monday-Friday such as fire and fight projections, jected fight to turn a space, suchas 8am-10pm holographyand a varietyof under­ an ordinary wall, into a canvas, water fighting and the fighting of where he can project colors and buildings. Some of his works shapes to create art and a deeper Saturday around Boston include three meaning," said James Manning in 9am-6pm bridges on the Charles River the the press release. Larz Anderson Bridge, the Weeks Powell's work involves ereat- Kristin Morreii - Journal Staff Memorial footbridge and the ing an interesting dialogueinvolv ­ Sunday Lighting provides the source of Poweil’s beautifui images Western Avenue Bridge. Powell ing architectural structures and 12am-5pm has a MS VS from the environments. While the prints Kelly riffs on handicapped to delight of Donahue

Amy Gibson bly talked baby talk to his girl­ Journal Contributor friend. The crowd roared with laughter from his jokes on strange Thursday in the Donahue Cafe, toUbooth encounters and intimate Program Council was host to relationships. Kelly told a toll- Boston native and comedian booth attendee with no hand that Robert Kelly. The Cafe was trans­ he was shocked and was not sure formed into a makeshift stage and where to put the money. He asked a dark room made out of blaek if he should lick the bill and stick curtains. It was rather convenient it to the attendee's forehead. when more people than expected When a girl started talking on arrived because the curtains were her cell phone during the show, simply pushed aside and more Kelly got off the stage and took seats were added. The atmosphere the phone from her. After a myste­ was a bit strange, but it seemed to rious phone conversation with work. whoever was on the other end of Julian MeCuUough, an up and the fine, the girl received her coming comedian in New York phone back and the jokes contin­ opened up for Mr. Kelly. He ued. Kelly's material was fresh and warmed up the audience quickly funny, but for some it may have with a repertoire ofcollege jokes been a little too racy. A good that ranged in topic fi:om disgust­ comedian is always pushing the ing dorms to bad roommates. envelope and KeUy and his mate­ McCullough's set was amusing rial were no exception. AU in all andleft the crowd wantingmore. the show was hilarious and all Robert Kelly entered to a round those in attendance had a good I of applause. He quickly got the time. audience involvedby pointing out Kelly performed on Dane a group ofguys in the front row. Cook's "Tourgasm" and can also He commented that they "looked be seen on shows such as "Last like a boy band" and even called Call with Carson Daly" and Kristin Morrell - Journal Staff one person out on how he proba­ "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn." Comedian Robert Kelly. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER. 19, 2007 THE SUEEOLK JOURNAL 7 Falling onto the sofa: the fall television debuts

Alex Pearlman men juggle their wives, affairs, jobs, kids, Will and Grace. were. Journal Staff and golf with sarcasm and silk ties. Sure to be: A male version of Sex and the Viva Laughlin New Amsterdam Like every other fall, all the major TV City targeted at men. However, Big Shots is The Premise: A lovable man with a ques­ The Premise: NYPD's hottest detective networks are ready this week to unleash a also sure to be rejected by most men for its tionable past strivesagainst all odds to open knows New York really well - because he's plethora of new shows ontotheir audiences. completely unrealistic take on male to male his own casino in Laughlin, Nevada and been around since it was a colony. He's cool, Averaging at five per network, the new relationships, but will be surely gobbled up achieve monetary and personal gain, but he's immortal, and he fightscrime. shows are a combination of sure-to-be- by women because of the extremely swoon­ doesn't foresee the whirlwind of problems Sureto be: Interesting. Emmy winners and sure-to-be-cancelled worthy cast. that come at him. nonsense. Thus, this is a compilation of Sure to be: Similar to NBC's Las Vegas NBC what are sure to be the most talked about Cavemen by way of trouble caused by gamblers and Bionic Woman new shows of the season. The Premise: The lovable and laughable gangsters, but with a heartwarming family The Premise: A woman gets into a life- cavemen from the Geico car insurance com­ sagaintertwined. threatening accident and is forced to get a ABC mercials take on contemporary America and secret kind of surgery that makes her into a Private Practice the trials and tribulations associated with FOX half-robot to survive - and now she can kiU The Premise: Dr. Addison Montgomery,being under-evolved. Back to You bad guys. formerly of Seattle Grace Hospital and Sure tobe: Ridiculous. The Premise: Ten years ago, two news­ Sure to be: A modem take on the vintage Grey's Anatomy, moves to southern casters had it all: the perfect news program classic The Six Million Dollar Man. California to pursue her medical career in CBS and the perfect working relationship - until her friends' new healthcenter and hopefully Big Bang Theory it all fell apart. Now reunited, they must Lipstick Jungle move her emotional life past the drama of The Premise: A reaUy hot blonde girl work through their differences to once again The Premise: Three successful New Drs. McDreamy and McSteamy. moves across the hall from two extremely get the ratings they want. York women discuss their dating habits, the Sure to be: An obvious rip-off of Grey's geeky guys and they become great friends Sure to be: A familiar and successful sit­ problems with men, and the business of Anatomy, but with less surgical scenes, because (surprise!) she's a nerd too. com starring Kelsey Grammer and Patricia being a womanin a man's business world. more insane leading ladies and more dra­ Sure tobe: A loveable new sitcom about Heaton for the over 30 demographic (and Sureto be: A lot like Sex and the City, as matic twists and turns. neighbors, the likes of which haven't been their kids) who made Fraiser and Everybody the book was also written by Candace Big Shots seen since the glory days of Friends and Loves Raymond the successful shows they Bushnell, but with less sex and more city. The Premise: Four overly successful

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Kevin Drew has a new scene IfijNra’ire this, chances are you’re a college student. Which his own.. .sort of. means this is your lucky day. 4^ JefFery Vachon The first show on the "Broken Journal Contributor Social Scene Plays Kevin Drew Spirit If..." tour in promotion of Kevin Drewmay seema rather Drew's solo debut took place on unassuming character, but the August 28th at T.T. the Bear's in Broken Social Scene front-man is Cambridge. Ninety-five percent of swiftly taking over the music the set was Drew's new album, industry. played by seven members of ■ If mi From the band's conception in Broken Social Scene. The show 2001 with their ambient, instru­ was electrifying, the type of night mental debut Feel Good Lost, that reminds you why you love Broken Social Scene has grown going to concerts in the first place. musically, as well as physically. There's always a certain vibe On the first album, their roster when you see a band do some­ included Kevin Drew and thing new, and it's always greatto Brendan Canning, but soonbegan see a crowd excited to hear almost to grow in size in an effort to exclusively new songs, but Drew mm improve their live performances. and companyrocked the tiny club They called upon fellow Canadian for nearlytwo hours. indie rocker pals The band closed with "Lover's l.i m Andrew Whiteman from Spit" and "Major Label Debut", Apostle of Hustle, Metric's Emily two premier tracks from Broken Haines,and Leshe Feist. The band Social Scene's repertoire that left has since grown to include mem­ the crowd with a taste of sweet mn bers of Stars, The Weakerthans, satisfaction. Do Make Say Think, and Kheaven As for the contents of Kevin "k-os" Brereton, just to name a Drew's album, there are nothing few. Broken Social Scene is not but good things to say. The album merely a band, they are self-cona ­ starts off with "Farewell to the tained, all inclusive society. Pressure College Students Though it is a rarity to see the Kids" which Drew announced Get 15% OFF full-price items. band with it's full fifteen member as the first single. "Spirit If..." is Must show valid college ID. Restrictions apply: visit store for details. line-up, it is nearlyunavoidable to slated tobe released this week. see a Canadian act that hasn't Boston somehow contributed to Broken Broken Social Scene will 1041 Commonv\realth Ave. Social Scene in some small way. appear at the Paradise on Kevin Drew has created a mon­ November 13 th Boston ster; and now he is going out on 855 Boylston St. EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS Student talent highlighted in Suffolk 'Oscars’

Ben Paulin features, short news videos, commercials, public service to get exposure outside ofschool. [But] since it's the first Journal Staff addresses, photo essays and more. year we're going to keep our hopes reasonable," said The purpose of the event is for studentsto be able to see Huntemann. It might not quite be the Emmys,but Suffolk has its own what their fellow peers are accomplishing. "As students The contest is being put on by the Department of version of a red carpet affair in the works, that won't be host­ work on material in their classes, the only people who can Communications and Journalism and by Professor ed by Ryan Seacrest. It's Ramfest the Suffolk Media see their work are the studentsin the class and their teacher. Madmoni-Gerber, Professor Huntemann and Dr. Rosenthal. Showcase. This putstheir work in a more public forum so our students' "A little healthy competition never hurt anyone," said Media Professor Nina Huntemann said, "I'd love for it to creativity can be seen outside of the classroom," said Huntemann. be a semi-formal/formal event, it's like our version of the Huntemaim. This glamorous gala will happen on April 17th in the C. Oscars." The submitted works will be judged by professors and Walsh Theatre. All are welcome, "[so] we want people to fill By using video and photography, participants have a field professionals who will then show the winning pieces at the theatre," said Huntemann. After the ceremony there will chance to see their work shown in an open forum. "The idea an award ceremony where winning applicants will be pre­ be a reception in the Donahue Building lobby with foodand of it is to give our students the opportunity to publicly dis ­ sented. "We're going cometo up with some sort of statue,in drinks. playtheir work," Huntemann said. addition to other prizes. We haven't designed it yet," The piece entered must be done in conjunction with Undergraduate students of all majors, including those Huntemann told the Journal. Suffolk or must have been done by use of Suffolk equip­ who have recently graduated, can enter into several film and By having professional photographers and videographers ment. Those thinking about entering should be ready to sub­ photography categories including short films, video news they will help judge the competition. "We want our students mit their work around spring break. PlpeooiBDOiii) IFoDom Waxing [\lai >■ air

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return of school, but did you know it is also will be playingsongs off of his second solo album Hispanic Heritage month? With the end of the Candyfion. His acoustic sound gives the songs a month nearing, there is only a hmited amount of very melodic and dreamy sound. time left to celebrate. Take some time this week Schnauss' latest goal in the music world is to and leam more about Hispanic heritage. Tonight combine songwriting, indie, and electronica. He Suffolk wUl be transformed into a center of under­ uses a great deal of computer and keyboard ele­ If you're looking for that one last summer hur­ standing with the AHANA's "Share your story: ments in his music, and has worked with many rah before fall blows in, then don your summer We come from many places to speak our own remix artists such as Mojave 3, Longview and best and bring your friends to TTie Common voices." Students are welcomed to "come togeth­ The Zephyrs. Grounds Coffee House Presents Karaoke Night- er to talk, share, hsten, and relate." This event To check out the artists before yougo, log onto Karaoke Beach Party, brought to you by the will be held in Donahue 403 from 2-3 pm. For http://www.myspace.com/candylionmusic and Performing Arts Office and co-sponsored by more information, log onto www.suffolk.edu. http://www.ulrich-schnauss.com/. The show starts Program Counsel, this event is sure to be a hit. at 7:30 pm at the Museum of Fine Arts in the Spend the evening hanging out with friends and Remis Auditorium. Members, seniors, and stu­ meeting new people, while singingto your hearts If you're suddenly yearning for the cool sounds dents pay $14. Nonmembers and general admis­ content. This event begins at 7pm in the Donahue of Bono and U2 but can't stand to wait until their sion is $18. For more information, call 617-267- Cafe. For more information call (617)-305-6307 next tour hits Boston, head over to the Museum of 9300 or e-mail the Performing Arts Office at per- Science to get your fix of wildly popular Irish [email protected]. This event is open to bands. To add to the thrill of hearing twenty years "everyone, so get readyfor a rockin' good time! worth of songs, a laser fight show will be in sync ay with the tunes. Just imagine "Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of with fights. Tickets: $9. Tonight the creators of the "O.C." bring you the Museum of Science. 8:30 PM. For more infor­ w hottest new show based on the New York Times mation call 617-723-2500 or log onto The Islamic Society is extending an invitation best selling book series. Gossip Girl. Written by www.mos.org. to all Muslims interested in sharing a fellowship Author Cecily Von Ziegesar, the book series with other followers of Islam. The meeting will chronicles the hves of some of New York's hottest bring together Muslimsfor celebration Eid ul-Fitr Upper East Side teenagers. It takes you into the during Ramadan, which celebrates the end of the world of secrets and betrayal, where friends fasting period (yay food!). The meeting, at 6:30 become enemies and no one can be trusted. The p.m. in Sawyer room 766, is free andall Muslims show, which is set to air at 9/8 c, brings the char­ are encouraged to attend. For more information acters tohfe and is fuU of sexiness and seduction, Today at noon kicks off CoUegeFest 2007. An call University Chaplain, Amy Fisher at 617-573- just what every girl, or guy, has ever wanted. For event specifically for college students, entertain­ 8325. more information go to http://cwtv.com. ers such as rapper Fabolous and rock band We Are The Fury will be performing among many others. Sweet prizes will be given away, along Salud! Monday at 11 a.m. Cheers is celebrating with a boatload of free smff available from dozens the 25th anniversary of the premiere its famous of companies including H&M and Bank of sitcom Cheers, aptly named after the legendary America. Free food and samples will also be Beacon Hill bar. For all you TV buffs there will be available. What more could a college student ask a Cheers trivia wheel. Other festivities include for? Don't forget to bring a student ID and an caricature sketches, raffles, prizes and local enter­ If you're looking for a good time at one of empty stomach. Tickets are $10. This event is tainment. And for those wiffi a pallet for bar food Boston's hottest night spots, with one of the located at the Hynes Convention Center 900 there will be a "Norm Burger" eating contest. hottest new bands, then you don't want to miss Boylston St., Boston. For more information, Cheers it at 84 Beacon Street, Boston. For more Suffolk's first school sponsored concert. Head check out www.coUegefest.com. information call 617-227-9600 or go to over to the Roxy (located at 279 Tremont Street) www.cheersboston.com. and check out Ae Gym Class Heroes with The Pack and DJ Abilities for a show you won't soon If you love the beautiful parks in Boston, forget. This concert is sponsored by SFR, are looking to meet new people, and enjoy help­ Programming Council, SGA and Student ing the environment, then join your fellow first Activities and Service Learning. Doors open at year students to help clean up the Esplanade. 7pm and the show begins at 8. Tickets wifi be on Help your community by keeping it clean! Fresh s^e at the HUB until 12pm, the day of the show air and fun will be had by all. Volunteers are The title says it aU. 'Shear Madness' is an interac­ at a price of $10 per ticket (limit 2 per ID). For asked to meet in the Donaiiue lobby at 9:30am. tive, side-splitting murder mystery play set in (of aU more information contact Program Council at For more information contact S.O.U.L.S. at places) a hair salon. Now in its 28th year, this play [email protected] or 617-573-8697. souls @ suffolk.edu. is sure to please the entire audience. The Charles Playhouse: Stage II is conveniently located near Emerson College, making spontaneity and hilarity a Like most college students, you're proba­ short trip from Suffolk University. Although tickets bly looking to save money and in this day and are $40, the College Rush price of $20 is available age, saving money does not mean skimping out one hour before the doors open, depending on avail­ on fun. Tliursday nights from 5-9pm are free at ability. This event is at 8pm. 174 Warrenton St. the Instituteof Contemporary Art for anyone, not Boston, MA. (617) 426 5225. For more information just college kids. Located at 100 Northern Ave, Are you looking to hear some sweet tunes to logonto www.shearmadness.com. Boston, you can go and enjoy such exhibits as liven up your Sunday night? Then head over to Bourgeois in Boston which is an exhibit that fea­ the Paradise Rock Club/Lounge located at 967 Whoever has not heard of Peter Jankovic has tures sculptures, prints and drawings from the Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA. Grab your been missing out. Ever since the age of eight artist Louise Bourgeois. For more information on friends and rock out to London Based band the Jankovic has played guitar and studied music. this and other events along with directions, log on Klaxons featuring theMystery Jets. The Klaxons Receiving degrees from the Music Academy in to http://www.icaboston.org/. may be a rock group, but they've been influenced Belgrade as well as numerous medals from the by dance music, making for a show you don't National Music Competition, Jankovic is more then want to miss. Doors open at 7pm and the show a renowned musician. The best part? He is giving a starts at 8. For more informationand to purchase free concert at the C. Walsh Theatre. For those who tickets, go to www.fivenation.com. aren't familiar with his music, there is nothing to lose and everything to gain. This event is at 1pm in the C. Walsh Theatre on Temple St. Boston, MA. Today the Museum of Fine Arts will be hosting For more information go to Gmff Rhys andUlrich Schnauss in concert. www.suffolk.edu/20154.html. September is typically associated with the Rhys, the frontman of Super Furry Animals, 10 THE SUFFOLK JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,2007 Coach McConnell inducted into Looking ahead at Medina County Haii of Fame women’s soccer Tim Rosenthal Grindle pointedout. "That year he with the award, but he does not Journal Staff batted .548 which is still a school rank any one moment significant Ben Paulin Cleophat said, he is thinking of record; he was a first team All- than another. JournalStaff adding a third captain. In an induction ceremony held Ohioplayer. "It's an accomplishment," Coach Cleophat expected, "a recentiy, baseball head coach Cary He pitched some, but shortstop McConnell pointed out "I am not "Back in 2005 1 started the pro­ total of 36 players but unfortunate­ McConnell was inducted into the was his main position." Besides a big award guy. It's a nice award, gram as a club team. Now we are lythey didn't get housing." Medina County Hall of Fame in baseball, McConnell was a guard I appreciate it, but the plaque will in the GNAC Conference as a Flyers have been hung around Ohio. in basketball for his high school probably be in a drawer eventual­ Varsity team" said. Women's school inviting more young ladies "It brought back good memo­ team. ly." Soccer Head Coach and Suffolk to join the squad. "Because it's a ries," said McConnell. "It brought "He is considered to be one of "I really enjoy the possibility of alum Ernst Cleophat. new club we may have soccer back memories from my high the top five or ten players in the staying here," McConnell said. The 2007 season (the team's players around campus who may school days." history of the county," Grindle "We have attracted good baseball first as a varsity team) for the Lady not know [about the team,] but the McConnell never really con­ said. Grindle also gave out some here at Suffolk over the years. Rams has had its ups and downs more players we have the better," sidered the award, even when he key factors about the selection These players are tough and com­ sofar. said Cleophat. graduated from the College of process of the committee. petitive. The best thing about it is I After dropping the first two After two straight losses the Wooster (Wooster, Ohio). "He basically got in on individ­ loveto see the athletes grow over­ games of the season to Lasell team is still working to strengthen "I had not given any thought ual accomplishments," Grindle time." College and Johnson and Whales their weak spots. "I think we're about it," McConnell said about said aboutMcConnell. McConnell seems pretty happy with a total score of 9-1 Cleophat giving our opponents too much his recent accomplishment. "To be "He has been in the baseball where he is right now at Suffolk. said, "Overall we're looking better. space and time. I think that's our inducted with a group of athletes industry for 20-plus years coach­ In fact he gave us a little informa­ Our second game looked a lot bet­ weakness," said Cleophat "[But] was an honor. It was good to be ing and playing. From 1982-85 he tion about the team for 2008. ter thanthe first." hopefully from practice we can inducted." was one of the better athletes." "Suffolk is a good place," However, "it's never easy when give them a good fight for the next One of the key people in the Even though McCoimell liked McConnell said. you're trying to start something for game." selection process, Albert Grindle going back to his roots, he is still "I enjoy it here and I look for­ the first time. But, it will pay off in Cleophat is proud to be the first of the Medina County Gazette, focused on this upcoming season. ward to it every year. This year I the longrun," noted Cleophat. women's soccer coach at Suffolk. had some information about some With tryouts underway, am excited. I like the team so far. Taking things day by day, "It's exciting that's why I'm of McConnell's accomplishment. McConnell seems pretty happy Tryouts have gone well and I am Cleophat seemed optimistic about here to build up a good tradition "He (McConnell) was the with his team and the university. very excited so far of what I have this season, saying he hopesto get and a solid soccer program. It is an Medina County MVP in 1985," McConnell seemed pleased seen." to the GNAC Tournament. "I think honor to be working here with we will exceed our expectations if these young women athletes. I •sRa s we get there as a new want to mold them to be good cit­ JOURNAL FLASHBACKS program,"said Cleophat. izens and good people on and off The team consists of 13 girls thefield." "The Journal wishes to thank the following people, institutions, things, and other existential including two captains, junior The Lady Rams' next game is entities. Earth mother...Ridgeway Men's Room (Scatological Satori), Jefferson Airplane,,; Meghann Benesh and sophomore Wednesday, September 19 against Cannabis Sativa, Mead-Makers of America, WBCN-FM, God and other celestial beings...and the: Kalli MacKinnon, who has scored Albertus Magnus at 4 p.m. at Voice at the other end of the Phone." Suffolk Journal, May 13,1974 the team's only goal, thus far. Dilboy Stadium in Somerville.

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Cody Moskovitz age, and it gets better. This guy has won two grand slam ter monms? JournalContributor events, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, four consecutive In Boston, all eyes are on pro sports. How far can me Sox years from 2004-2007 (both records)and has done all of this advance through me playoffs and do mey have what it takes Although it has now come to a close, the summer of2007 before age 27. to capture anomer World Series title? was wimess to some incredible sports storylines. Enjoy it, we are all wimess to the greatest male tennis Wim some huge off season acquisitions including all­ From record-breaking performances such as those by player to ever grip a racquet. stars Ray Allen and "The Big Ticket" Kevin Garnett, me Barry Bonds and Roger Federer, to A-Rod's unconscious In the category of really rich, good looking people. Euro­ Celtics will look to bounce back from an abysmal 24-58 level of play, to the arrival of David Beckham and of course. soccer star David Beckham and his lovely wife Victoria campaign from last year and make some noise in me tradi­ Posh Spice in America, and finally tothe tragic passing of a "Posh" Spice arrived in America in July when Mr. Beckham tionally weak NBA Eastern Conference. legend, all of uswere wimess to a highly intriguingsummer signed a healthy 5 year, roughly 250 million doUar deal with While me Celts have aU me established, big name play­ of sports. the LA Galaxyof the MLS. ers, me Bruins will look to utilize meir young talent and play Well, he finally did it. Barry Bonds has now surpassed Besides his reality show, his countiess television and consistent hockey to try and stay competitive wim me elite Hank Aaron as Major League Baseball's all time home mn radio appearances and product endorsements, Beckham teams of me Northeast division and Eastern Conference. king. does occasionally play soccer, three game appearances thus Finally, me question mat is on every sports fan's mind in Now while most people are not surprised at Bonds nec­ far (after returning from an injury) with zero points for a 4- Boston, "can Randy Moss keep his mind on football long essarily breaking the mark of 755 career bombs,it is a won­ 12-5 team. enoughto make a seriouspush at me Lombardi trophy!?" der how he has maintained focus on baseball, while dealing It now appears, at least for the time being, that Beckham If week one is any indication, this Pats team is unques­ with the pressures of the record, his steroid allegations and is probably not the solution to the overall lack of enmusiasm tionably a favorite torepresent me AFC in me big game in a full slate of horrificPublic Relations. for soccer in America as no drastic increases have occurred February. Brady has more weapons on offense man he Other stars who are significantly easier to root for are in MLS viewer-ship or general interest duringthe summer. could ever dream of and aimough it is very earlyin me sea­ guys like A-Rod (much to the chagrin of Bostonians) or the Long time professional wrestler Chris Benoit also made son, it has been "so far, so very very good" for this year's Swiss Roger Federer. headlines this summer but for all the wrong reasons. "The Patriots. Yes, Rodriguez makes a boat-load of money and has aU Canadian Crippler," as he was known, was found dead, Looking back, mese summer sports story lines certainly kindsof critiques constantly giving him a bad rep, but over­ along wim his wife and 7 year old son in their Georgia home made for good media coverage and kept things interesting all, this guy is the real deal and he is proving it with anoth­ on June 25m. duringme break. er record-breaking season this year. It was later discovered mat Benoit had suffocated his I must have been so caught up in this article; I nearly No. 13 has to be the MVP. You can't argue with the num­ wife and child before hanging himself. Benoit, a wrestling failed to mention Spaniard, Alberto Contador. Who's this bers: 50-plus home mns, 140 RBIs and counting, anaverage legend for over 20 yearsas a pro, was found to have steroids you are asking? He is only me first non-American to win consistentlyover .300 and scoring 130-plus rans, an almost in his system (leading some to assume this was an act of me Tour de France in me last 9 years. unthinkabletask, evenin the middle of that stacked Yankee "roid rage,") and also apparently suffered from extreme It certainly has been a crazy few monms, but now we say lineup (whoare also bound for the playoffs). depression andmild mentalillness. farewell to anomerfun summer of sun and sports for 2007 Speaking of numbers, let's talk Roger Federer. 51 career So considering mat sunmier has come to a close, what and look forward to more intriguing stories throughout me singles titles, 14 grand slam titles, an .800 winning percent­ story linescan we anticipate for me upcoming faU and win­ year.

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Daniel Ryan with a win, led by great catches by Ciccone JournalStaff and Allison. They finished Tremont off with 1:18 to go, winning the game 7-0. In a weekend full of heated Boston sports After 10games, the two teams were right rivalries, the city's biggest grudge match back where they started, tied up at five took place not at Fenway Park or in games a side. Foxboro, but at Suffolk's own Ridgeway It was gut check time, and the boysfrom gym thispast Friday night. Tremont stepped up to the plate. They took In an event that featured the intensity of game 11 with a 7-0 win at the buzzer, and a Patriots vs. Chargers match-up and more followed thatup with a 5-2 victory in game suspense than a Red Sox-Yankees game. 12, led by great catches from manydifferent Miller Hall took on 150 Tremont in a dodge- members of the team. ball series for the ages. With these two wins, Tremont had a firm Current grad student and former Tremont grasp on the series, and on dodgeball brag­ RA Mike Conte organized the game, set ging rightsfor all of BeaconHill. everything up, and made sure the whole Game 13 turned out to be anything but event ran as smoothly as possible. unlucky for the team from Somerset Street, Last year'sdodgeball event featured resi­ as they showed that they weren't ready to dent students versus commuters, and Conte throw in the towelyet and dodged their way said this year'sedition was designedto help to a 9-0 victory heading into the game. final resident students meet new people. Heading into the final game. Miller need­ "We wanted to try and build friendly ed a win to even the series and force a win­ competition between the dorms," Conte ner-take-all game, while Tremont could said, adding that one ofthe major resident secure the series with an eighth victory. complaints was not knowing many people Miller jumped out to an early lead at 11-9 from the other buildings. with six minutes to go, but a couple of The game was set up in what has become catches and some sharp throws later, standard dodgeball format: if a player gets Tremont climbed into the lead, and never hit with the ball, he or she is out. If the ball looked back. is caught, then the person who threw it is The game and series ended with 3:25 to eliminated, and the team who caught it go, as Tremont held on totheir leadand, for regains a player who was out. the time being, was crowned the best dodge­ Headshots were not allowed, and any ball playingdorm at Suffolk. player hit in the head or face was allowed to After the games, the playershad nothing stay in the game. The game was played in but good things to say about the event. "I the Regan Gymnasium, with the half court would recommend to everyone to play in line serving as the barrier between the two the future," said Charlie Ciccone, adding teams. that "there should be at least one program Each game lasted eight minutes, or until like this every week." all players on a team were eliminated, Sophomore Kevin Finnigan added that whichever came first. Players filtered in the game was "a lot of fun." As for the event from class throughout the evening, meaning overall,Mike Conte said that the event went the number of players on each team changed "really well," adding that the large turnout from game to game. For most of the games, on a Friday afternoon was "a testament to each team had 12-14 players, as the sides people wanting to get out and do stuff as a were kept as even as possible. community." Right from the get-go in the first game, Freshman Nick Velleca loved the intensi­ the balls, trash talk and "Dodgeball" movie ty of the game, saying "I loved how intense quotes were flying. Tremont jumped out to the game got. I didn't expect it to get as com­ an earlylead with a lot of great catches, and petitive as it did. When everyone wants to led the game 11 players to 2 with 6 minutes play, it makes it a lot of fun." Velleca added to go. At this point. Miller made a valiant that,overall, the event was "definitely a suc­ comeback, and took the lead at 5-4 with was put away on a catch by Miller sopho­ Miller as the game ended after only four cess". 3:13 left to go. more Charlie Ciccone with 20 seconds to minutes with a 9-0victory. Drew Allison added that "the goal is to The rest of the game played out like a go. Game six was more of a tussle, with get people together and promote healthy chess match, with neither team making Tremont was able to respond again in Jerry Bowes of Tremont making a catch to competition, andit definitely succeeded." many risky throws with suchlittle time left. game four, taking a lead with five minutes to even up the game at 4-4 with 2:23 remain­ For anyone who missed this great event, A few eliminations later, time was up and go and never looking back. Miller was able ing. However, Drew Allison, a Miller RA, Conte said that there was a definite possibil­ Miller took gameone, 3-2. to cut the lead from 8-1 to 4-3, but was made a catch to give his team a 5-3 lead that ity of similar events in the next couple of The second game started off slowly, but unable to complete the comeback as time they didn't relinquish. months. Tremont went on a quick tear and took con­ ran out. Tremont's fightingspirit remained strong He also urged people to get out and get trol, leading the game 13-1 with 5:35 to go. After game four, two new rules were after two straight defeats, as they rallied to involved in other Suffolk events around The merciful end came only a few seconds added. The players made it illegal to simply win the next three games, 9-1,11-0 and 11- campus, saying that there is "stuff for every­ later for the lone Miller player, as Tremont roll the ball across the line to avoid a possi­ 0 . one." evened the series at one game a piece witha ble catch. After nine games, the two teams were Allison added that "We're hoping to set resounding 13-0 win. The second rule made it illegal to hold clearly very well matched, as most of the [a dodgeball game] up, to keep it going, and With two games in the books, the inten­ the ball for longer than 10 seconds without matches were exciting, back and forth strug­ maybe do one game a month," depending on sityof the games picked up. making a throw. Both rules were created to gles. Tremont was able to get itself a slim the interest level of the students. Miller came out strong in the third speed up the game and increase the action, lead however, and led by one going into For any Suffolk sports fans interested in match, takingan early lead and never giving and the faster pace manifested itself in game 10. playing in the next game, nothing is planned it. Tremont put up a fight towards the end, games five and six, both taken by Miller. Findingitself trailingfor the first time in as of right now, but keep your eyesopen for narrowing the deficit to 7-2, but the game Game five was a dominating win for the series. Miller was able to bounce back flyers or ads aroundthe school. H T T P P: / / S t F F 0 I K J 0 [ R IIAI . i E T