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VOLUME 32, NUMBER 21 WWW.CCCHRONICLE.COM MARCH 29, 1999 ======jl•':f"il.) CAMPUS VITALITY SPORTS

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College buys historic Cleanup continues in Museum Ludington building Fire damage could top $ 1 M; MCP may reopen next mont h By James Boozer & been cleaned. ly a fire taking place inside, Bruno VanderVelde Columbia Provost/Executive according to Torres. Senior Editors Vice President Bert Gall expects However, Bruce Hanson, a the museum to reopen to the pub­ spokesman from U.S. Damage-related expenses lic in mid-April. Dismantl ement, told the from a March 7 fire at the According to Chicago Fire Chronicle in a phone interview Museum of Contemporary Department spokesman Sal that workers called 911 because Photography could cost about $1 Marquez, the fire started outside "it was obvious [from the out­ million, according to school offi­ the second level of the museu­ side] that there was a fire." cials. mand was brought under control Hanson went on to say that his Work continued this week as within a hour. company was unaware that there crews repaired damage caused by Two workers from U.S. was insulation behind the sign. the early morning ftre, located on Dismantlement, a Chicago-based He suggested that the fire may the first and second fl oor of the company, were replacing the have started inside the second main campus building, 600 S. exterior Columbia College sign fl oor museum gallery when Michigan. along Harrison Street after it was sparks from welding torches flew Whi le a majority of the dam­ damaged by a severe snow storm inside the room through a broken age was contained to the muse­ in January. They were using exterior window near the sign. um, there was also some destruc­ welding torches to remove bolts Gall said that liability for the tion to a second floor computer from the sign w hen sparks fi re has yet to be determined. lab, offices on the second and reportedly ignited insulation that The school has credited fire­ By Gloria Brand third floors,and the basement's was located behind the sign. fi ghters for saving several expen­ Slaff Writer recently-remodeled Underground Jose Torres, an employee with sive pieces in the museum. Gall Expanding its considerable ownership of South Loop l?roperties, Cafe . U. S. Dismantlement, said that reiterated that most of the muse­ Columbia College closed a deal last week on the $4.9 million pur­ The Financial Aid and workers were cutting steel um's artwork escaped major chase of the I 08-y ear-old Ludington building at I I 04 S. Wabash, the Admissions offices and the frames for the new sign when damage. The museum's perma­ largest siructure bought by Columbia in I 0 years. Underground Cafe reopened they realized the insulation was nent collection, featuring works Eight stories high wtth 182,000 square feet, the building will after being closed last Monday. starting to catch fi re. Workers by I SO photographers, did not reportedly provide an expansion space for currently oversized col­ Second-floor Freshman Seminar tried to get inside the building to suffer any damage, Gall said. The lege departments. "We are trying to address the departments that classes have returned after being tell someone that the fire had permanent collection was sealed have current [spacel inadequacy and that's the first objective", said temporarily relocated to the started but since no one was in in a high security, humidity- and Columbia Provost! f':xecutive Vice President Bert Gall. Torco Bldg., 624 S. Michigan. Gall said that the building may also be used for an expanded the building that Sunday, the fi re temperature-contro lled vault. Student Life center. The computer lab on the sec­ department was called. Work on a new exterior The Ludington building was designed by architect William Le ond floor of the main building After arriving on the scene, Columbia College sign is sched­ Baron Jenney, the " father of the skYscraper," and constructed in remains closed and is not expect­ firefighters did not enter the uled to begin in May. The old one 1891. It origmally housed the American Book Company; because of ed to reopen until computers and building for IS minutes, until it has now been completely its terra cotta surface and its unique construction style, the building other equipment in the lab have was determ ined there was actual- removed. was designated a Chicago landmark by the city in 1996. It is also on the National Register of Historic Places. According to a Chicago Tribune report last week, the school will Chicago area schools were involved with the quilt, spend an additional $9 mil lion to $1 S million for the building's ren­ Columbia finally which was presented at the Art Institute in ovation over the next three years. February. Contributing: Bruno Vander Velde "The thrust of my usage of the sites was that it offers web page was out in the community," said Poll i. "It wasn't sitt ing in a vacuum that nobody was going to see." Duff talks to 'Newsbeat' accounts to staff As dictated by Columbia's web pol icy, the sites are intended for educational use or research rather By Patrick M. Walsh Faculty sites will link to main site than personal pages or as a vehicle to sell some­ Executive Editor thing. Otherwise, there hasn't been much worry By Jotham Scdcrstrom Columbia president John Duff met with the student-produced news Staff Writer about censoring any of the sites. show, Newsbear, to address pertinent student issues and to examine More than two years ago, though, an electrical the school's future. After many colleges and universities across the engineering professor at orthwestern University Bringing students together is the most important aspect of helping country have offered web accounts to faculty in Evanston, Arthur Butz, was involved in a con­ the school move forward. One step, according to Duff, is the installa­ members for several years, Columbia has troversy concerning his website. Though, his site tion of a student counc il. "By havmg an organized student body, then the administration knows more about what the students want " he announced the acWeb initia- displayed revisionist Holocaust views which sai d. ' tive (acweb.colum.edu) which r--:------:-----:--, opi ned that Nazis never mur­ Duff also discussed the resolution of the P-Fac dispute. For the fi rst will be offered to au of its staff College professors' dered millions of Jews in the time ever, a part-ti me faculty unionized in an effo rt to raise their and fac ulty. I . 'II b concentration camps, the uni- wages and benefi ts. The story brought national attention and the deal Accord ing to Academ ic persona Sites WI e versity refused to remove his could possibly serve as the impetus for other schools to follow. Computing web expert, Jason linked tO the COllege site, saying the Internet is a According to Duff, the eventual P-Fac resolution Shipley, 20 to 30 fac ulty mem- free and open forum. helped both sides. "The agreement was good for both the adjunct faculty and the college," he said . bers and departments have WebSite fOr edUCa- "I suppose something wi ll The agreement wi ll .POst Columbia about $ 1.5 mi l­ already began using their tiona! purpOSeS and come up," said Shipley, refer- lion a year. accounts, but when more peo- ring to questionable material During Duff's seve n-year tenure, he has pie become interested in the aCCeSSibility by OUt- on the web. "Someone wi ll increased the coll ege's endowment, the money that project there will be more Sl'ders. challenge the boundaries of is available for possible use, from $3 million to $50 additions. this." mill ion. That money has been used to expand cam­ " It's pretty embryonic at With 250 computers on the pus and dorm space. this stage," said Shipley. "Right now there's a lot desktops, as compared to about 60 in other depart­ But not all IS not well, accord ing to some stu­ dents. When asked why students cannot register fo r of nitpicking and trouble-shooting." ments, Academic Computing is leading the way in classes on-line, Duff responded, "You probably Among others. the English, Math and Science computer technology at Columbia. The department 4 --..... to crawl before you can walk, and walk before Departments as well as the Center for Black Music is currently running two high speed web servers, you can run." A task force has now been set up to look into the prob­ Research, have all begun to use the service. and soon threaded discussion groups, chat ser- lem and will be headed by the provost. Andrea Polli, an Academic Computing artist-in- vices, and webcasting will be available. One question from the audience seemed to throw Duff for a loop. res idence, has used personal websites in her Time- "The sc hool has come to the conclusion that It seems that to become a security guard for Columbia, the offi cers Based Composing II , and Designing for the Web we're capable of handling this ourselves," said must only take 20 hours of training to qualify. Duff noted that he was unaware of this, but that [20 hours o f tra ining] "does seem a tad low." classes. "It's the only way we could have done it," Shipley, who is offering instructional workshops to said Poll i, who used her website in class last fa ll to fac ulty members interested in designing their own Duff's main goals now are to establish better ties with the alumni sites. "People sti ll aren't quite ready for this type and to find more sources of income in an effort to keep tuition lower. document the Millennium Quilt, of technology." He noted that Columbia is the cheapest independent institution in the A c. co/urn. edu/ac _alpha!projecrslquilt. Twenty Chicago area, but did not say whether or not tuition will increase. CHRONICLE .f... f.a.s.t ....f .o.o.d? Fly Home. Mom's sure to make your favorite for dinner.

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an impression on Hollywood The Columbia College English Department is hosting two "Student h Speakers' Forums" to provide speech and oral communications By Chris Novak beginning to look for a D.P. for Correspondent "Schindler's List." A friend of Spielberg's students a forum to showcase their communications skills. All stu­ showed him the work that Kaminski did for dents are invited to propose speeches, debates, or panel discussions. "My first week here [at Columbia) in the Columbia teacher while he was a stu­ The goal is to establish an ongoing, student-run committee that will 1986, I received a call from the film devel­ dent. Spielberg was impressed and Janusz present a full range of speech-related events each semester. oping company. They were questioning a was hired. "Schindler's List" ~a ined critical Interested students should present a written proposal detailing their student film that had two men urinating on acclaim, and Kaminski won hts first Oscar e presentations to the English Dept. Email proposal s to George Bailey the side of a road. Janusz was the director for cinematography. at [email protected], or fax them to (312) 344-800 I. The of photography of the film, and After his win, he applied to deadline is April 12, 1999. Any questions can be directed to English that is when we first met." become a member of the Dept. faculty member George Bailey, ext. 8114. This is a memory of Charles A.S.C., the American Society Celander, production manager of Cinematographers. It is of the film and video depart­ rumored that the only reason Around town ment, and former teacher of he was allowed to become a a Janusz Kaminski. member of the A.S.C., was The YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago's second annual confer­ Recently, Kaminski, a for­ because he won the Oscar, oth­ ence on sexual assault will be held Friday, April 9, from 8:30a.m. mer Columbia student, added erwise, he probably would not to 4:30p.m. at the YWCA Harris Center, 6200 S. Drexel, Chicago. have become a member of this to the prestige of Columbia by The conference will highlight the effects of sexual abuse on both union of predominantly older winning another Oscar for best children and adults. cinematography. His first men. Kaminski came to Columbia Presenters will discuss, among other issues, eating disorders, date Oscar came in 1994 for the t rape drugs, and child sexual abuse education. The cost for students film "Schindler's List." This in 1995 to speak with under­ year he won another for graduate students about his to attend the conference, sadly, is $35. For more inforrnation, call "Saving Private Ryan." awards and experiecnes. He the YWCA's Loop Center at (312) 372 -6600. Janusz immigrated to showed clips of his films to the America from Poland in 1981. audience and explained them. Bummed out that the Museum of Contemporary Photography is After a brief interlude, he attended Whenever an intern is needed fo r a film closed? Check out the Carol Ehlers Gallery, 750 N. Orleans, for Columbia as a film major with emphasis in Kaminski is working on, he usually selects "Archaeology: C hicago Alley Pictures." The photography exhibit cinematography. While here, he was under a Columbia student for the honor. presents the work of Columbia photography instructor Bob Thall. the guidance of Jack Whitehead, former Spielberg, very pleased with Kaminski's Thall, who has taught at Columbia for 22 years, won a Guggenheim cinematographer for Alfred Hitchcock. work on "Schindler's List," hired him as Fellowship for his work; he was featured in the March 24 Chicago Before leaving for Hollywood in 1987, Director of Phographry for his next fi lm, s Tribune. Janusz worked for Victor Duncan, a "Jurassic Park." Most recently, he shot . Panavision dealer here in Chicago. While "Saving Private Ryan," which won him his While we're on the subject of photography, don't forget to head working for him, he practiced with the latest Oscar earlier this month. over to the Harold Washington Library Center's Main Exhibit cameras by sneaking them out and shoot­ In his acceptance speech, he thanked his Hall, 400 S. State, after April 24. The Chicago Public Library is ing. Kaminski would also solicit himself as co-workers, the producers, actors, presenting "Un Paese: Portrait of an Italian Village," a series of a Director of Photography to Film Tech stu­ Spielberg, and wife Holly Hunter. photographs by fam ed photographer Paul Strand . Kaminski has currently finished shooting dents in need. All of this practice gave him h Strand's photographs depict daily life in the Italian town of his directorial debut, and wants to shoot a positive reputation around Columbia. A Luzzara between 1953 and 1954. For more information on this teacher familiar with Kaminski's reputation Steven Spielberg's next film, "Minority asked him to shoot his independent feature, Report." It will reportedly star Tom Cruise exhibit, call (312) 747-4050. which was a critical step in his success. and Matt Damon. In 1987, Kaminski left Columbia, before Accordin~ to Bob Blinn, an adviser in Poetry, music and eurythmy will combine for a collaborative recita­ graduating to work with the American Film Career Planntng and Placement, Kaminski tion of the works of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver. Institute. While there, he made a name for had the necessary motivation needed to get e "What Did She Say? An Evening of Poetry With Mary Oliver" himself by being the Director of to the top. When Charles Celander was will be performed at the Rogers Park Theatre, 1300 W. Loyola, Photgraphy for films such as "Cold as Ice," asked whether or not Janusz would come Chicago, April I 0 at 7:30p.m. and April II at 3:30 p.m. starring Vani lla Ice, and Disney's "Tall back to talk to Columbia's student body, he The performance will feature a synthesis of actress Judith Pownall , Tales." In 1992, Steven Spielberg was stated, "We're hoping he' ll do so again." pianist Susan Buffington, guest musician Gregor Simon­ MacDonald, and eurythmist Jeanne Simon-MacDonald . Eurthymy police officer who died, Daniel Faulkner, has is a unique art of movement that combines gestures, colors, and Struggle for Abu­ fervently argued that Abu-Jamal's situation e light to make spech and music visible. Tickets for students are $ 10; has been grossly misunderstood. Refuting children under 14 not admitted. For information/reservations, call everything from where he was apprehended Jamal continues to his journalism award, which they say (773) 463-3286. doesn't exist, the group says that the case ts in wake of nat'l the most publicized yet the least understood The Nco-Futurists are performing David Kodeski 's "Another in the world. Lousy Day" Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p. m. through April 24 Death Row spat According to the group's website, wwwjus­ t at the Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland. Tickets are $10, $8 for tice4danielfau/kner.comlmyths.html, oppo­ students. For reservations, call (773) 275-5255. By Jotham Sederstrom nents of the death penalty clcent Death Row Sla./J Wriler inmates have ·been released since 1973. But .,_ ------·-·--·---·-·----·--..-- - -·-·----·--·-·-] in 39 cases reviewed, 29 of them offer no ....~ ..... R f evidence of innocence. ows 0 tables promoting organizations Similar conferences have been held across like Am nesty International and the International Communist League lined the the country to gain support for April's entrance of Harold Washington College as demonstration, but Chicago was chosen, hundreds gathered at a conference aimed at among other reasons, because it has lead the stopping the execution of political prisoner way tn freeing prisoners from Death Row. Mumia Abu-Jamal. Among others, Darby Tillis, Perry Cob, A full day of lectures r--:-:MW:-:-:--h______:::._ __.:_~ Rolando Cruz, and and workshops were e Ope tO put a SpOt- Manuel Salazar, have all presented on March 20 light on Death Rows all been . released from to a crowd of more than . Ill mots' Death Row. 200 social ac tivi sts orga- across thiS COUntry." Ph iladelphia, on the nizing a bus trip to -Joan Parkin activist other hand, has take'! a Philadelphia on April ' more conservative 24. stance. While 10 percent Philadelphia, where Abu-Jamal was arrest- of the city is biack, according to Clark ed for allegedly murdering a police officer in Ktssmger of Refuse and Resist, they make 1981, wi ll be the site of Mil !tons for Mumia, up 62 gercent of the city's prison population. a mass-demonstration designed to put pres- In ad ition, 83 percent of the tnmates on p 1 · G -~ Death Row in Phtladelphia are black. sure on ennsy vanta overnor, om Rtdge. "Mumia is both the exceptt"on and the rule," "When we fight for Mumia and when we spread the word about Mumia," said Joan said Kissinger. "He is the exception because Parki n, an acti vist involved with the they went after him because of his politi cal . acttvities. But he is also the rule because he C ampatgn to End the Death Penalty, "we is so archetypical of what happens to young hope to put a spot! ight on Death Rows all men of color." across thts country. " Chants of, "They say Death Row, we say As a journalist and earl ier, as a member of h 11 " b d h gh the Black Panthers, Abu-Jamal, who has e no, rever erate t rou the room, become known as "the voice for the voice- which was covered wall-to-wall with pic- less," often covered stories on f olice brutali­ tures of Abu-Jamal. A group of activists opposed to the death pena1ty- including Jeb ty cases and other controversia issues. Since Stone an attorney who represented Rolando his conviction in 1982, Abu-Jamal has Cruz, Bob Zellner of the Civil Rights become a figurehead for opponents of the Coordinating Committee, and John Gilliam death penalty around the world. (Yahoo list- p · h 1 ed 1835 websites for him.) nee, w ose brother was recent y executed "Not just in the case of Mumia, Q_ut in the ~~c~ary l and-spoke 10 the energetic audi- case of eve'¥ social issue, we are not going Donnie Seals. Jr/Chronic/e A d' S th · to stand di.vtded. We are a group that will Columbia student Horacio Ramirez hosts his urban hip-hop radio show, ccor mg to tone, ere are approxtmate- stand together," said Pam Africa, a MOVE ly 3 385 pnsoners on Death Row today, and · · h h , , "Tequila Sunrise," which airs every Monday morning from 7 to 11 on the if the pollsters are correct, 36 million acttvtst w o as .ought .or years to save college's radio station, 88.1 FM W C RX. Abu-Jamal. Americans oppose the death penalty, or For more information about Abu-Jamal and WCRX broadcasts every day from 7 a.m . to midnight. The requ est line roughly 15 percent of the country. . While the other 85 percent have been silent the Mt1 li ons for Mumia march in April, call is (312) 663-3512, or fax (312) 663-5204. regarding his case, a group named after the (312) 683-5194. EJ COLUMBIA CHRONICLE MARCH 29. 1999

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Career Skills Workshops will be presented on Tuesday, April 6, Wednesday, April 7, and Friday, April 16 m the afternoon. Business •!• Students may choose to attend individual workshops or an entire day's events.

Of •!• All workshops will take place on the 3'd floor, 623 S. Wabash building. •!• Workshop topics include: • Interviewing Skills (now with mork interviews!) • Job/Company Research GETTING • Portfolio Presentation • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator* *Space is limited. Assessment must he completed in advance of workshop. Call for details. •!• Students must RSVP for all A workshops at The C areer Planning & Placement Office, 623 S. Wabash building, Suite 300 or by calling (312) 344-7280. Please indicate which JOB workshops you will be attending.

Schedule of F.vcnts Tu eoduy, A lfll II Wi!dnt•.•tluy_,.AJifll 7 Friii"J'· ,•lpr/1 ~ . 2 IJI) 1 ()O (Jin lnlcrvocw oro y. Sko ii N I ·()() 2: 15 pn1 : l'urllillon l' rc ~c ooloolo n oo "' I :00 2: 15 pon : l'ortfoho l'rcscntlltion fir ) IJ(J 5 (I() prn: Mock Inl eov o c w~ Joh/( 'nonpoooo y R c ~coort h J1>l ( 'ompoony Research 2:30 4, l(l f1ooo : Mycr~ · lloo ~II S Type l oodo~oo 1 11 1• 2:.\tl ·1: 10 pnt: M ~rs- 1\ rtiii!S Type lndtcntnr• l :JO·.I:JO pon: h11crvicwin1! Ski lls I : JU - ~ : 00 pon: Mouk lnt llrv t cw~ From the desk of John B. Duff President, Columbia College Chicago

AccREDITATION UPDATE

Dear Columbia Students,

A visiting team from the North Central Association (NCA) will visit Columbia from Monday, April 19, 1999, through Wednesday, April 21 , 1999, as part of the renewal of the College's accreditation. This is the next step in the process now that the College's self-study has been completed and sent to NCA.

Why does Columbia need to renew its accreditation? All colleges and universities must renew their accreditation every ten years. It is a bit like renewing one's driver's license. Columbia is accredited now, and we are completely confident that NCA will renew the accreditation for another ten years.

Who is on the visiting team? Eight faculty or administrators from other colleges and universities. Accreditation is a peer review process.

What will the team do while they are here? The team will talk with faculty, students, and staff, tour campus facilities, visit some classes, and examine handbooks, catalogs, reports, and such that document College operations.

Will the visit affect classes? No. Classes will go on as usual. Team members who visit classes will just observe.

Does Columbia have anything to worry about regarding the renewal of its accreditation? No. The College examined its performance on all of the requirements for accreditation and found it met them all.

Soon after the visit, Columbia will have a good idea of the outcome. You will hear more then, but the College is confident of a positive outcome.

Sincerely,

John B. Duff Editorial Editorial Cartoon

Free Movies! The war on drugs Is bloodier The moral of today's story? than ever, but researchers are If you want something nice, · taking common misconcep­ say the magic word. tions to the task. And so the debate begins. As journalists (and college journalists at that), that last should we should ever be doing is ey parents, guess what!? It looks complaining about anything. Unfortunately, we like your kid is going to need a have a bone to pick. H couple more years to complete his As many of you in Columbialand know, the education. That graphic design student you Chronicle has been giving away boatloads of call your son? He, like thousands of other free movie tickets, a everything from small college students, is changing his major to n icks ("The Inheritors") to big glossy bonanzas -botany, folks. You see, ("Matrix"). These free shows were good for us now that a group of all: we got to know a lot of readers from around researchers told the the school. and you folks had the chance to sec entire world to smoke some cool and not-so-cool (think "Ringmaster") lots of pot (and how!), fi lms for zip. everybody wants to be a Unfortunately, the honeymoon ended before scientist, because they we knew it ; nowadays. people j ust expect it to get ALL the girls now. happen. If we run out of passes by Wednesday, As of now, researchers and scientists are the or if the they haven't arrived by Monday morn­ new rock stars. ing, we get hell, as if it was our doing. Instead of Actually, you probably shouldn't worry. reading the paper (if, for no other reason, to find Despite what your crazy kid may be sayi (or out what we're giving away), a lot of people just wishfully thinking, anyway), scientists don't come in and ask us to toss their way whatever want everybody to go out and get stoned. passes we have. That may seem obvious, · but don't be so But hey! What right do we have to be disap­ sure. A subject as gray as drugs, medicine pointed, if you' re taking what we' re giving and recreation could never wrap up so neat­ away? Doesn't every school do this? Actually, ly. As everybody and their dealer knows, a The fact Is, the Chronicle Is one of the TI-HI\JK FA ST. panel of experts from the the Institute of Medicine announced to the press their find­ only schools around that gives these passes ing that marijuana possesses medical bene­ away. DePaul doesn't do It, Loyola doesn't do fits for purpose of treatment, specifically It, UIC doesn't do It and you can bet your life among AIDS and cancer patients. In their It doesn't happen at Northwestern or the Letters to the Editor call fo r further study on the drug's benefits, University of Chicago either. the panel announced conclus ive results that Martin Luther King: color green and getting drunk are marijuana effectively reduced nausea and goofy references to a holiday vomiting and stimulated patients' appetite. no. The fact is. the Chronicle is one of the only Slighted? Americans hardly take seriously. And while it has yet to prove worthy in the schools around that gives these passes away. These "insights" arc really anything treatment of migraines and movement dis­ DePaul doesn't do it, Loyola doesn't do it, VIC Dear Chonicle, but. eases such as Parkinson's, marijuana has doesn't do it and you can bet your life it doesn't Your decorations and insights for Imagine if we did that with Dr. gained widespread approval as an effective happen at Northwestern or the University of St. Patrick's Day were great. I didn't King's legacy, sticking silly artwork remedy for pain. Chicago either. Each of these papers has a larg­ know that a holiday could get so of his likness here and there and In other words? Let's take these results, er budget and staff than do we, and the opportu­ much recognition when other cultur­ splashing goofy designs all over the combine them with the fact that six states nity is there. They simply choose not to take a al holidays do not receive the same. place. Our intentions might be right, (Alaska, Arizona, California, Nevada, part. I think it is important to notice but the fi nished product would prob­ Oregon and Kansas) have approved either We here at the Chronicle, however, do. everyone's cultures. I don't remember ably be a huge insult to the holiday's complete or medical legality of marijuana, What's more, we' re happy to do it, because we seeing anything for Dr. Martin Luther meaning, especially since it has roots and let's actually find out if the drug is enjoy giving these passes away as much as you King's birthday, a well-known right here in America. indeed a boon to sociery instead of its worst enjoy seeing the movies. All we ask in return is national holiday for a man who enemy (as Bill Clinton and friends would a little courtesy. When you come in, take the helped bring all nationalities together Ii ke you to believe). time to know in advance what move you wish to in this country. He didn't even make Hooray for us. .. almost If someone ever had the intuition to find see. We know that like any student at Columbia, the front page. a correlation between couch potatoes and you' re pretty busy and you don't always have I presented the Chronicle with a Dear Chronicle, anti-drug advocates, their results would be time to leaf through the paper. But we go to speech and a poem honoring him on staggering. As the tube portrays it, marijua­ classes and have jobs and activities just like you, his bi rthday and it didn't get pub­ I'm writing this letter to prevent a na (or pot, for you dirty-mouthed turkeys and we're busy too, so respect that. While we lished. I did not even see a story on fire and to make you guys happy. I out there) is nothing but the devil's own, an fetch your pass, take the time to tell us what you him in your paper. read the Chronicle every Monday evil drug that turns nice, smart little Timmys like and don't li ke about the paper, and ask any What's wrong? Explain! and I think it's a pretty good paper. I into mean, stupid, ugly Jakes. Do you questions that you might have. And if nothing wanted you to know that your paper smoke pot? Well kiss school GOODBYE! else, toss us a little "thank you" on the way out. Kela Elli• is appreciated. You can also say "ta" to your perky, clean­ We really enjoy meeting our readers and I really don't know anything about living friends, because they'll stop hanging hearing their opinions, and we want to make the Viewpoints/New Media Editor the newspaper making business. But around once they sec what a evil, violent rat Chronicle as much a student newspaper as we Billy O'Keefe : I do know how to read, and what you've become, thanks to your murderous possibly can. And that, above anything else, is looks good and/or bad. There's one drug habit. A job, eh? Fuggcdaboutit! Jobs why we arrange these movie passes fo r you now Glad to. In fact, Kela, there was a thing about the Chronicle that's been arc fo r chumps; you've got gardening to do. and wi ll continue to do so in the future. piece on Dr. King in our January 19th bothering me -- putting text on a gray The downfall of these miniature lectures, To those of you who have followed our wish­ issue (page six) that addressed just tcxtbox. I guess you do that because which usually showcase good-looking teens es without our asking, thank you. To those who how how much we take Martin it looks good on the computer screen acting psuedo-tough (as if their lame per­ have not (and we trust you know who you are), Luther King's presence for granted, (or whatever you guys usc nowa­ sonalities arc going to scare potential users please remember that just because we give especially on his day. days). off the drug), is that they leave no room for something away every week doesn't mean we Our St. Patrick's decorations had It's simply hard on the eyes. the oppositi on. Drugs arc bad, bad, bad, and owe anybody. So make it worth our while, and nothing to do wi th Irish culture o r the Momo so ends the commercial, w hich occasionally we'll be more than happy to serve your holiday's purpose. Leprechans, the precedes a beer ad featuring drunk beerbel­ moviegoing needs for months to come (although lics and their hot, poss ibly nearsighted girl­ getting tickets to "Star Wars" is your own prob­ friends on the cleanest beach this side of lem). Tiajuana. Anti-drug advocates dare not say Calling all writers! anything in favor of the herb, for that might ~Vith very few exceptiun.r, we run out ofmuvte All Coiumbl• students are Invited to write 1 •uest column for The incite all those crazy viewers to (gasp!) pa.ues before Wedne.,day For detail.< on the he.

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it no other way; unfortunately for them, due to the story's airing, Patnck M Walsh however, science isn't playing along. Panelist but this could produce Executive Editor John A. Benson cast the first stone when he either a listening ear or stated that while marijuana does cause a loss increased resistance of control over movement and while its use from the government. BenJamin Trecroc1 can cause disorientation, unpleasant feelings Confused? Good, Managing/Sports and dependency, this is hardly uncommon you should be! Editor when it comes to patients and medicine. Said Everyone is beating Benson: "Except for the harmful effects from around the bush in some smoking, the range of problems associated way or another, while Chnstopher R1chert with marijuana is not out of line with those outlets like MTV are on Executive Business/ of substances used in approved medicines. the story like cold on Advertising Manager "From a medical standpoint, marijuana's snow. Nobody knows effects are limited to symptom relief, not exactly where to go with or cures of disease, and are generally modest. what to make of the develop­ s p 0 t s B1lly O'Keefe For most symptoms, there are more effective ments, si mple as they are. screaming Viewpoints; drugs already on the market." The mess of the excitement, bloody mur­ New Media Editor however, is justifiable. Because while der over the Who's got the score? it's true that smoking pot can turn your life absolutely terrible Ashley W illard upside down, the television commercials that things pot can do to your child. Assistant Campus Calling the recent announcement a victo­ prey only on the ignorant miss an important And while the news reports day in and day ry fo r pot advocates would be simplistic. On step. The fact that big bad Jake from the out on some drunk driving accident or anoth­ Editor one hand, that's the understatement of the commercial lost his job and got kicked out of er on every highway in America (before cut­ year; on the other hand ... well, in case you school had nothing to do with the fact that he ting to a Budweiser ad, of course), anchors Law rence Benedetto were thinking of firing one up on the corner smoked pot, as implied. Jake's downfall was counter such dreary news with victorious Vitality Editor of State and Congress, don't get your hopes that he got caught. accounts of pot busts and the decline of drug up just yet. According to NORML, one of a handful use in high schools (yeah, right). The moral Jill LoPresti True, the Institute of Medicine's report of pro-legal advocates who branded the "dis­ of the story is, as long as big business rules probably gave the National Organization for covery" as anything but, American law and national breweries can make the media Assistant Vitality Editor the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) enforcement racked up a mindblowing say "cha-ching," casual pot smokers and dis­ and similar institutions a big push; perhaps 695,200 arrests in 1997 (approximately one tributors stand no chance. Robert Steva down the road, the recent events will prove arrest for every 4 5 seconds that pass) for pos­ It doesn't matter whether you like mari­ Sports Editor instrumental in the execution of some land­ session of marijuana; 87% of these arrests juana or not, and whether or not you want mark reversal of fortune. But if the report has were for mere possession of the drug. The you, your girlfriend, your boyfriend, your Robert Hart any ties to your friend getting stoned on his number of arrests of people over 21 for sim­ parents or your child smoking up is your Photography Editor own terms, the researchers didn't mean it that ple possession of alcohol (probation viola­ choice (think cigarettes, and you get the way. tions and like circumstances notwithstand­ idea). Regardless of your views, imagine if "Although the issue of whether or not to ing)? Zero, obviously. That amounts to everyone caught with a 12-pack in hand was Donnie Seals Jr. permit patients to smoke marij uana is an approximately ZERO for every 45 seconds labeled a criminal. Imagine how many peo­ Assistant Photography important one, we bel ieve it is really only a that pass. ple you know would have to go to jail if alco­ Editor short-term consideration," panelist Stanley In both cases, the drugs are recreational hol was as taboo as pot. Watson explained. "Marijuana's future as a tools that ordinary Joes use and enjoy (as You might be saying to yourself, "Well, Leon Tripplett medicine does not involve smoking. It much as some would love to think that only stupid, if alcohol was illegal, I wouldn't drink Focus Editor involves exploiting the potential in cannabi­ dropouts and hippies fire up, they couldn't be it and neither would my friends and loved noids such as THC, the key psychoactive more wrong). Both drugs - the term "drug" ones." Fine. Now turn that one around. If pot ingredient of marijuana." defined here as a substance other than food WAS legal, would you then smoke it? Would James Boozer · Cannabinoids? Psychoactive!? Cool intended to affect the structure or function of your friends and loved ones smoke it? Would Contributing Editor ~ords, sure, but they all amount to one thing: the body - are likely to be addictive the act of smoking up be any different if the Dan1e11e Narmse ·!!·'t ", : The debate rages on: Marijuana vs. Alcohol Copy Chief .- ' Valene Danner American law enforcement racked up a mlndblowing 695,200 arrests In 1997 (approximately one arrest for every 45 seconds Jamie Jablonski " ~ that pass) for possession of marijuana; 87%of these arrests were for mere possession of the drug. The number of arrests of peo­ v§ , ·:. . pie over 21 for simple, straight-up possession of alcohol? Zero, obviously. That amounts to approximately ZERO for every 45 sec- Copy Editors .• , • onds that pass. Mark Dascoli Web f'_a

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By James Boozer Comributing Editor This column is the first in a series on how seniors can find jobs after they graduate. In the next couple ofweeks , I, along with experts ji-om various fields, will offer advice and insight on what a future college graduate can do to find the job they're looking for. While l 'mno expert. I, just like you, find myselfpreparingfor the jillure and stressing over how to find the job /want. This column will provide you with important and helpfol information that will help you in your search.

'm sure you've heard of the expression, "One in a million." But you probably never thought that those few words would sum up who you I will become later in life: a number. According to the book, "Real Life Guide to Life After College" by Margot C. Lester and R. Allen Wyke, nearly 1.2 million college graduates ventured out into the real world looking for a job in 1998. It goes without saying that the number of job seekers will rise even higher this year leav­ ing many people- hopefully not you- out in the cold. 5. Kno~ your . .. . . You say to yourself that you have good grades, your resume is perfect, and you have everything else covered when it comes time to find a job. 6. ·Know w'here you have skiWgaps or

Even wi th a strong economy and unemployment rates near record lows, improvement. . '~..:- you may find yourself fall ing short of obtaining that goal because you have ' not--{)r are reluctant to do- what it takes to find the job you want. 7. Talk to others about'your skills, abilit ies There are a lot of reasons employers overlook potential employees. In weaknesses. · · .:;.:-· most cases, those reasons are based on the following: 8. Don't overstate your skills or lie---ever. + First, the job seeker is unfamiliar with the market. + Second, he or she doesn't know how to market themselves and their 9. Right now is important, but don't forget to / abilities. look ahead to where you want to be. . / + Third. they don't know what they want in a job. 10. Glamorous jobs with super compensation ...... are still pretty rare--be prepared to pay your dues. :;· This begs the question: Where do you see yourself in two, five or even . 10 years from now? Do you see yourself li vi ng a happy life working at the ,· "job of your dreams?" Running a corporation developing the next new "':;.s:c;>'·' techno-gizmo fo r computers? Or writing a screenplay that could very well Gra phic des i911ed by James Boozar become the next big hit at the box office? Inf ormation courtesy of MReal Life Guide to Life After College" from Pipe!ine Press. The job market is a very complex and often times chaotic system at the­ hands of mega mergers and corporate dominance. As discussed in the book,"Real Life Guide to Life After College,'' com­ lntemet resources that can help panies that have either fired or laid ofT employees in the past decade in order to save money now find themselves missing people who provided you In your search for a Job them with the skills essential to keeping the place anoat. Bequse of this. many companies are bringing in younger people at a JobBankUSA.com allows you to link M onster.com is a job search d atabase lower pay scale and reinstating positions they once thought where no to serveral types of information. You longer needed. Surprisingly. the number of managerial jobs remains much tnat allows you to select one or more lower than the number of people who want one. can search for jobs that have been professional disciplines to search-any­ There is no such thing as having a job or career for the rest of your life. posted on the site's database as well as thing from administrative to veterinary­ More than likely, according to Lester and Wyke, both will change through­ access links to some of the most popu­ and also allows you to enter as many out your lifetime and will vary from place to place. So it's best that you lar job newsgroups. keywords as you like to narrow your - find what job you· re looking for before you begin your search. The first thing you should do is analyze yourself and your goals in life. search . One characteristic about yourself that can aid in your job search is your personality. You need to assess yourself to find a job that allows you to thrive personally and professionally. ~ sr!fjJ/ s,.J.,tJ l'fflrmtlett!./,M Analyzing yourself is not an easy task. Developing an objective view of yourself. your strengths, weaknesses, interests, etc .. may not be hard for some, but that doesn't mean you should wimp out if you can't analyze ...... - ....l. ~ a. ~ yourself. · ' USA The best option for you if you get stuck is to vi sit the Caree r Planning and Placement office (Rm. 300-Wabash Bldg.) and set up an appointment with an adviser who can help you better understand your needs. U •J•O...... f~,_.nn.-4t ....-ft onr-tffYIUI IO~C in.i~n. You' re at the age where you have a good idea of what's important to ~.. ..Jrur\IIIIIIIMGifnu you. Now is the time to take what you know and have done and transfom1 biOIUCe. those things into marketable skills. go ore Remember that no matter what jobs you had or currently have, the expe­ c -.p<•horAu" <~Uti"<} ef Wrnwr ""4l.. ,...m "'-"' nr~- c-t

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~~·.;·.·I __' -..... ·~..... ~,.,~---- . --. -.. ~ ..... ~·-· -~-- ' - -~:...... _ ~--.;.•... , _ :.~--.-~-~-~":' .' ~ - ~:·-.·~ - - - .. __·. ·;· ... ,. .•:~~~'!"- -~~---~-- I~ - -: YOUR GUIDE INTO THE WORLD OF ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT All Aboardl They rock: now Train is starting to roll I asked the guys from Train some interesting questions, and I got some interesting answers. Here's what they had to say: Why Train? the snow just covered it. We had a snow­ Jimmy Stafford: You know it's funny. ball fight in the room, but it was so freez­ Everybody asks us that. And we really ing. don't have a good answer. You've got to make something up. Pal, where do you buy all of your JS: Well, it's basically, we wanted a onslage clothes? strong name - something kind of power­ PM: I have my pants made in L.A. by the ful. Actually, we didn't really like it at girl who does No Doubt's clothes and first, but we decided to go with it for Marilyn Manson's clothes. Her name is awhile to see if we could grow into it. Debbie and she makes my pants. And my And we did. After like a year, when we shirts, when I run into something I dig, I started developing a following we were get it. saying "How could we be anything but Train?" What annoys you about society? PM: People who, while How docs the songwril­ being ridiculous, wi II ing process work for diss their neighbor for you? how ridiculous they are. Pat Monahan: I have no Explain. By Lawrence Benedetto unwavering voice, which gave him the · idea and I hope I never PM: I met some people Vitality Editor opportunity to sing the national anthem in know. in Washington, D.C. that front of a Monday Night Football crowd were backstage with us, It seems like every time you tum in Denver last September, to the powerful In a year, where do you hanging out with the around these days. the "Next Big Thing" collection of sound brought together by see yourselves? band, telling us how dis­ is on the radio or on MTV. Usually. the musicians. It features truthful song­ JS: I see "Meet Virginia" gusting groupies were. though, the next big thing turns out to be writing that is best heard on "Free" and "I being a hit single, I hope. (laughs) nothing more than fodder for used-CO Am." The first single "Meet Virginia" [The record company stores. However, there are exceptions, takes listeners on a journey that was executives] think it's If you were going to a and Train is the exception of 1999. inspired by several people who have going to be. So I think that costume party as the Train, the San Francisco-based band, crossed Monahan's path. in a year from now, we'll Spice Girls (there's is on track for major success, and they "Meet Virginia" continues to receive have two or three singles five guys in Train and deserve it. The band is hard to categorize. more airplay across the country and has ofT the record hopefully there were five Spice Although there may be a touch of garnered the band some recognition back and be touring the country, '------' G irls), who would be Counting Crows mixed in with a bit of an home in San Francisco as well. In the playing large venues who? acoustic Led Zeppelin feel, Train has a March 4 issue of "Rolling Stone," the opening for big bands like the Tom Pettys Scott Underwood: I'd be the Spice Girl guitar-driven sound all its own. song was listed at No. 16 in th e of the world and also doing our own who quit. This is probably due to a wide range of Mainstream Rock category. Meanwhile, headlining large club tour. Because hope- J S: I think we all would. influences coming from the five members the band recently won a Bammie award, fully by then, (smiles) we' ll be all over of the band. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford which is California's version of the the airwaves, TV and radio, and we'll be (The song "I Am" lists a number of spoke about their variety in tastes. "We all Grammy. Train won in the best able to sell out those size rooms and just things that Monahan bas never done. I listen to so many different styles of music Americana/Roots Artist category. be a working, functional , self-sufficient was wondering if the song still held and I think that's really what's cool about The popularity of the song made band. That is our goal. To tum people on true.) Have you bad lime to read about the band," Stafford said. ''It makes it all Columbia Records decide to take control to our music and meet new fans. Uncle Tom? like a melting pot. By the time we all put of the album's distribution and begin a PM: No. I actually hope to make that our influences together ·into writing a huge national push to promote the band. Is there one song that you arc just sick song irrelevant. song, it comes out completely Train in the A high-budget video is in the works, and of playing? So you're just checking things off? end." it's expected to be out by summertime. JS: No. Not me personally. You 'd think PM: That's right. I've never been on a The members of Train were brought The song "Free" was recently featured on that we would get tired of playing "Meet train. I've never seen a rodeo. I've never together in San Francisco. Guitarist Rob Fox's "Party of Five," and the band is Virgi nia" every night or "Free" because crashed in the desert. I' ve never done a H o t c h k i s s hoping for an those are the two singles. But I look for­ lot of those things. So it still holds true for was the first opening slot on ward to them every night because you the most part. to move there Tom Petty's know that everybody in and lead upcoming sum- the audience is going to What is your singer Pat mer tour. • light up as soon as they favorite icc Monahan fol- C o I u m b i a recognize the first few cream? lowed in July R e c o r d s ' notes of the song. As PM: I would say of 1994. involvement long as the people like mint chocolate Stafford, who also includes a the music, I wi ll play it. chip. played with lot of market- JS: It's gotta be Hotchkiss in ing dollars, What is your favorite one of the many a Los Angeles which will help city? Ben & Jerry's band, headed push Train to J S: Chicago is our flavors: Phish there in the forefront of home away from home. Food. I love Ben September of the national & Jerry's Phish '94. Bassist spotlight. What's the most inter­ Food. Charlie Colin "Basically, esting sight yo u've Favorite food? and drummer we've been seen while driving PM: Sushi. S c o t t told that they across I be U.S.? JS: Sushi. Underwood are going to PM: The living vacu- completed the full -on go for it um cleaners all around Have you read band in and try to break the country: the cows. a good book January of L------' this song and They just sit there kind 1'v•.onunun lately? 1995. "The this band," of next to the earth . '-----=----;;______. JS: I can't read night that Scott and Charlie moved there, Stafford said. on the road we started rehearsing as a band in my lit­ So Train continues to do what they do Do you guys have a " worst lour experi­ because I get van-sick. tle apartment, rehearsing acoustically," best, which is play live in front of increas­ ence"? PM: I did just buy "The Little Prince." I Stafford said . "Like a week later, we ingly larger audiences. The band 's end­ J S: There was an all-time low. We were was told that I should buy it. played our first gig at a small bar." less touring back and forth across the driving through Kansas in the wintertime, I read that in school. It's bard to read It has been much of the same ever country, which has been virtually non­ and we had to stop because they were in French when you're in 8th grade. since. Train sharpened their skills by stop for the past year and a half, gives closing the freeway because it was too PM: Yeah, it's hard to read in French playing throughout northern California them more and more confidence. Each icy. So we stopped in a place called when you're 2 10. unti l it was time to make an album. Train time they come around on tour, the band Russell, Kansas, home of Bob Dole, and produced their self-titled debut album and gets better as a unit. Their sound is fuller, all the nice hotels were filled. We ended Finally, where can I "Meet Virginia"? released it on local independent label their melodies are tighter and they just up staying in this dumpy hotel and when PM: I wish I knew. If you find out, let me Aware Records la\t February. sound more comfortable together. we opened up our room, there was a know. She's the ultimate personality, I The album showcases the band's See Train on page 13 snowdrift inside of the room - over the think. ~ trongcs t attributes, from Monahan's top of the heater. The heater was on and MARCH 29, 1999 The Roots hip-hoppin', beat-droppin', smooth­ rockin' sounds play out at the House of Blues

By Benjamin Trccroci by Das EFX to the already eager crowd. Managing/Sports Editor When the OJ suddenly stopped the turntables and the lights went down, the strange sound of cowbells began ema­ While the current state of hip-hop is being dictated by nating from the upper annals of the House of Bl ues. For mamstream madness (My name is ... or It ain' t my fault ... nearly two minutes, ?uestlove, Hub, Black Thought, Kamal Otd I do that?) those who appreciate real hip-hop are being and Malik of The Roots held the pulse of the crowd with left out in the cold. every beat of the cowbells. Asian Dub Foundation That need for innovative beats over nowing lyrics was Once they took to the stage, they broke into "Table of finally met this past Sunday/Monday at the House of Blues Contents (Parts I & 2) oiTThings Fall Apart. The crow, that Tuesday, March 30 as The Roots and Common of Chicago were put on display already braved the near freezing March temperatures while Double Door to hundreds of third shift hip-hop fans. waiting in the never-ending line and the I a.m. starting time, The Philadelphia-based organic hip-hop jazz group, The was definitely into this show from the beginning. After Roots, are just coming oiTthere near platinum fourth album, highlighting other songs oiT their recent release, they began things fall apart, so their sounds would still be fresh, as they on "Proceed" when Common appeared in an African poncho MXPX highlighted most of the show from this most recent album. and grabbed the mic and went to town. Common fi rst solo Tuesday, March 30 The Roots debuted in '93 with their first LP, "Organix." song was "Resurrection" and then with The Roots serving as "Organix" had all the elements that separate The Roots from De La Soul he dropped "The Bizness" on the crowd, " I' m the *SOlD DUll* other hip-hop groups live jazz, beat-boxing and otherwise C to the 0 double M- 0- Nand think how I' m gonna win. · Metro improvisational style. The a lbum re-released in '97 includ­ (DeLa Soul 96's Stakes is High). ed the song. "Foreign Objects," the longest posse hit in his­ Instead of going through diiTerent sets, The Roots and tory, according to The Roots. Common shared the stage to perfection, While the album did display their including the two songs they worked Train budding talents, it was very raw and together on, "UN Iverse at War" and Friday, AprU 2 not as sharp as the foll owing "Act Too (The Love of My Life)." albums. On "Act Too" one of the most grip­ Metro "Do You Want More?" re leased ping songs oiT of Things Fall Apart, in '94 would be the defining step in Common and The Roots detail the the evolution of The Roots. The changes and trends in hip-hop over a album which included their first acid-jazz type beat. The song does have Redman. Method Man major hit, ''Proceed," which would a strong familiari ty to Common's "i Jay-Z& DMX later be remixed four times with used to love her ... '' such artists as Bahamadia and The During their last show at The House Saturday, AprU4 Pharcyde, would put The Roots on of Blues in May of last year with the hip-hop map fo rever. The Goodie Mob, The Roots relied more on Rosemont Horizon albums also included such gems as their improvisational style than actual "Silent Treatment," which dealt music off their albums. including with the tribulations of a man given Rahzel "Godfather ofNoyze" beat-box­ Eninem the silent treatment by his girl and ing for nearly thirty minutes. the title track, "Do You Want While that show was entertaining, with Boatnuts More?'' and did show al l of the talents that exist within the crew, it Wlldn8sday, AprD7 Only 1996's "llladelph halnife," The Roots brought the did become a little long and monotonous for those who jazz element to the forefront. The album included a sure shot wanted to hear The Roots. So thi s recent show was fresh to Housa of Blues jam with ''Concerto of the Desperado" as well "What They hear the sounds that have been blari ng through headphones Do" which detailed the fascination that rappers have with and stereos everywhere. their image and style and not with the content of their music. As the show went on, it was clear The Roots and Elliott Smith llladelph halnife was packed with guest spots such as Common had the crowd in the palms of their hands. In one D'Angelo on the smooth song, " Hypnotic," and also brought instance, Malik and ?uestlove instructed the crowd into a Tlwrsday. ApriB Common into The Roots circle with "UNiverse at War." type of military march, with most of the crowd following. Metro Common, straight from the South Side of Chicago, has While most of the crowd had to be real hip-hop veterans, been bringing his retrospective of- his life into the ears of their may have been some new-comers who had heard the hip-hip fans for over seven years now. Common, who new hip-hop ballad, "You Got Me" with R & B queen, debuted in 1992 with "Can I Borrow a Dol lar?," has put the Erykah Badu, which has been played every few hours on Old 87s city of Chicago into the hip-hop hat with his rhymes that WGCI or even MTV. Much to the disappointment, Badu Saturday, AprU II have included references to his hometown such as, " ... fake wasn 't there, but Jill Scott (who actually wrote Badu's hook like that party at McCorrnick Place ... at times I contemplate . in the song), fil led in more than admirably. She nearly took Double Door moving to a warmer place, but the lake and skyline give me over the show during her time behind the mic, practically a warm embrace... " making love to the mic not too mention burping on it. Common's first breakthrough of immortality into the hip­ Common spat out a surprise with, "Soul By The Pound" Digital Underground hop world would be, " I used to love her ... " oiT his second oiT his first album, but after that just hung out and interject­ Sunday, April album , 1994's "Resurrection." The song was not about an ed a few lines into The Roots songs. He only did perform n ex-girlfriend, but rather the current state of hip-hop. It not six of his own songs, but actually seeing one of Chicago's CUbby 8aa' only brought out his ski lls behind the mic but also showed own was worth it. his creative sense, a sure class ic. Nearing the end of the show, Kamal-keyboards, ?uestlove As with The Roots, Common's third album, 1997's "One and Hub-bass all went into solo sessions that included Rosidonts Day It ' ll All Make Sense" would be filled with special everything from the theme from the Pink Panther to Jay-Z's appearances by such luminaries as Cee-Lo of Goodie Mob, "Hard Knock Life" jam. Tuesday &Wlldnasday Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest , Erykah Badu and Lauryn The show was definitely hip-hop at its finest, The Roots Hill on the moving track about possible abortion, and Common showed exactly why hip-hop can be and Aprla& 14 "Retrospect for Life." should be a powerful source of entertainment and enlighten­ HOUS8 of Blues The show kicked oiT with DJ Ferris Thomas of WGCI ment. Not only did they show their ta lents behind the mic 107.5 FM spun pre-show jams that included such gems as but also they brought hundreds of fans out of bed to see real "The Choice is Yours" by Black Sheep and "They Want Efx" hip-hop music. Sobadoh a characteristic that makes Train that much easier to enjoy. with Vorbona Train Tra in returns to Chicago this Friday night, when they will Continued from page 12 headline a concert at the Metro (3730 N. Clark). Tickets are WIJdnosday, Aprll14 only $1 2.50 ($15 at the door), and can be purchased at the Metro Sta fford, who hails from downstate Morris, Ill., has Metro box office or through Ticketmaster. Expect a strong grown so accustomed to the road, that he feels a bit odd set that should feature most of their debut album, as well as when he does go home. " I' m so used to some currently unreleased tracks like being on the road," he said, "that being " Flatfoot" and "The Gas." You may Morcury Rov home now has become the uncomfort­ also hear a few covers mixed in to Wllllnosday. Aprl14 able part of my life." the show. When he does make it home, how­ One of the crowd favorites at any Doublo Door ever, a very gracious fami ly greets Train performance is their rendition him. Hi s parents make it to every o f Led Zeppelin's "Ramble On," Chicago show, and they usually bring when Monahan's voice transforms Moby some other relatives and friends along him into a perfect match for Robert for the trip. His mother also puts out Plant. If you didn't happen to be Frlday, AprD16 her own newsletter, which updates fans watching the stage during this song, Crobar on her son's band and its travels across you may be fooled into thinking that the country. it actually is Plant up there pouring StaiTord's parents have always sup­ his heart into the lyrics. ported hi s life. "Ever since day one," Train has all of the qualities that Creatures Train's guitarist said. "They've just can make anybody a believer and if al ways been there so much that it made things keep moving at this pace, with TRS-80 such a huge diiTerence. Whatever I nothing is going to stop them. Frlday,AprD16 wanted to do, they were there for me. " I've always believed that a good They never held me back." band with good songs, if they could Hoosa of B~os T hi s positi ve upbringing . gives perform their songs well li ve, would Train another quality that may JUSt be be successful because people all over their brightest. It's the ir personal the world love music," Stafford Miohty BIUB Kilos approach with the fan s. After every explained. " Music is the universal -·--fatll'day, Allri-17- show the band takes time out to speak thing that everybody can grasp." with the members of the audience. It 's Matro ) Hot ~ "ED tv" a must-see House

By Katie Celani dancing. The HotHouse offers live By Adam Heuo funny as Staff Writer bands every night of the week from Correspondent E d ' s a variety of different music styles. brother, What is there to do on a night out The all-over-again popularity of the In last summer's hit "The Truman Show," Ray, who in the South loop? To most of us, big band and swing dancing is evi­ director Peter Weir brought to the screen a high­ welcomes nothing comes to mind. However it dent here as well. "Every night a big ly imaginative film about a man whose entire the oppor­ turns out that one of the hottest band is playing, we always get a life is a 24-hour television broadcast. And now, tunity to places in the city is right around the crowd of what seems like profes­ thanks to a new comedy "EDtv," so has Ron air out his comer. Literally. The aptly named sional dancers right down to the vin­ Howard. Despite many obvious similarities own dirty HotHouse, located on Balbo tage outfits," said one bartender. between these two films, it is clear that one is laundry: between Wabash and State Street is Rachel Wright, a frequent visitor to not the rip-ofT of the other. "Truman's" title The com­ great place to go for a drink, or to the HotHouse, says, "The atmos­ character, who is deceived of the true nature of edy works spend the evening dancing, any phere is relaxing, the crowd is classy his world in a controlled studio, embarks on a at its best night of the week. and the dancing is fabulous even just creative journey of self-discovery. In "EDtv," as Ed Though it is easy to miss from the to watch." She also said that the however, the man in question (Matthew develops outside, what is inside is hard to for­ variety of music keeps an interesting McConaughey) volunteers his pri vacy to enter­ a relation­ get. The interior design is modeled "flow of people every night," ensur­ tain the masses with hi s gritty, average exis­ ship with after 1930s and ' 40s piano and ing that it's never a dull evening at tence. While the earl ier film may have been hi s TV swing bars. The small bar is set in the HotHouse. more intriguing and inspiring, Ron Howard's audience.As he .______, the comer and a large seating area Since opening last May, the bar­ latest installment is more realistic and a tad fun­ with horseshoe shaped booths, cov­ tender says they get a "decent nier. reveals his inner thoughts and feelings to the ered in crowd" almost every night and that In a quest for big ratings in cable, a new net­ huddle of cameras and sound operators around Leather creep around the walls. jazz and swing bands rank among work emerges: True TV, whose creative pro­ him, the audience can identify with his overex­ The bright pale pink walls are the most popular. The bar serves ducer, Cynthia (Ellen Degeneres) comes up posed, quirky lifestyle and the places that it draped in artwork. The artwork is almost any kind of drink you could with the idea to show a live audience the most takes him. The scenes grab the viewers' atten­ particularly noticeable because all think of, as well as beer, even some realistic drama ever put in the air- average tion in their realistic, everyday quality, while a the pieces represent different art good imported beer. And for all of middle class America. After a nationwide constant array of one-liners leave spectators' periods. There is a huge African us cost conscious students they offer search, she finds Ed Pekurny, a video store comedy cravings satisfied. mural on one wall next to a still life drink specials on some nights during clerk from Texas whose favorite pastime is The filmmaking style is also quite impres­ painting of wine and fruit. In addi­ the week. So when in search of watching TV while going to the bathroom via sive and fluid. Though we are given perspec­ tion, there are many contemporary somewhere to go for great music, an elaborate use of mirrors. As tives from handfuls of Ed's and classical paintings that make for great dancing or to relax and watch soon as he is put on the air, his audience, the flow between interesting bar conversation. the people who know how to dance, life becomes an open book to all, them, their TV sets, Ed's fam­ Though the decor leaves a check out the hot spot of the South from the second he wakes up in ily members (who are of remarkable first impression, the Loop, the HotHouse. the morning to scratch himself to course always watching), and main attraction in the HotHouse is the moment he steals a kiss from Ed's own point of view is a new love interest (Jenna sleek and perfectly edited. Elfman). Though media com­ Overall, Howard and compa­ mentators are quick to make this ny pull off an extremely enter­ new programming the subject of taining and interesting film. II.AV·:l'::~:•y ·001' l':Jfo·IJ ·G~II : ridicule, millions of average TV The struggle of fame vs. pri­ watchers latch on to Ed's daily vacy is down to earth and pre­ dilemmas and make him a sented in fresh new ways \1ft'4 ·f.. .I:Tr l':ll:t:S. WJ"::J":K?. national celebrity. throughout the movie. And The .... hea~ ~o"""' These situations open up for although the idea behind the to some all out hilarious moments story is one you may have as Ed's entire family is forced heard before, "EDtv" is any­ www.ccchronicle.com onto the air just to talk to him. thing but stale; it is imagina­ a .... ~ 'jet yov'Y {ix ~ Woody Harrelson is especially tive and hilarious . . t::..::::....l=~.!!.:.:.:'2.!:..____J

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COLlJ,I\lB~A COLLEGE I.:Bl{A!(". -Hawks freefall continues By Lawrence Benedetto comes to choosing young talent, don't expect much out of Vitality Editor those two picks. Of all the teams in the National Hockey League, why It can't get any worse than this. did it have to be Detroit? This never would have happened This has to be the lowest point as a Chicago ten years ago, when the Hawks and Dead Wings were the­ Blackhawks history. When Chris Chelios was traded last most bitter rivals in the league. By principle, Chicago Tuesday, my mind, my body and my heart collectively would have never dealt their beloved captain to the stopped, completely stunned at the latest turn of events. despised hockey club from "Hockey Town U.S.A." .How could the Chicago Blackhawks do this to their fans Who is to blame for thi ~; unwarranted trade? Both sides ' tor the third time in three years? actually. Murray, owner Bill Wirtz and the ~est of Hawks' Fi rst, it was Jeremy Roenick, a gritty goal scorer who management deserve much of the "credit" for dealing wasn't afraid to hit anybody. Hawks' management could Chelios. They continue to deny their stars the money and 'nl make "J.R." play by their rules when it came to a con­ respect they de~>erve, so their stars continue to walk away tract, so the fan favorite was shipped to Phoenix. In from the organization. If he got a good deal, Wirtz would exchange, Hawks fans have been forced to put up with probably trade away the Blackhawks' Indian-head logo, Alexei Zhamnov, a finesse player who has only performed the centerpiece of Chicago's storied organization. up to his expectations in spurts throughout his Chicago On the other hand, Chelios deserves some of the blame too. All year he claimed that he never wanted to leave the career. team's captain, and nobody seemed to be a better fit. . team, that he wanted to finish his career in Chicago. Just Second, it was Eddie Belfour, the outstanding goal­ During the past two seasons, the Hawks have com­ tender who carried the Blackhawks too many times during pletely collapsed and become the worst team in the two months ago, when asked about the possibility of being traded to Detroit, he answered with a defiant "No," his years here. In the I 995 playoffs, it was his stellar per­ Western Conference. It has been especially tough on saying that he "hated that place too much." formance alone that kept the Hawks alive, no better wit­ Chelios, the self-proclaimed "Blackhawk until the end of nessed than during the Campbell Conference Finals my career." He has looked his age a few times this season, There must have been a change of heart from the most ' ~t?ainst the much more talented Detroit Red Wings. Fans but he was playing well since Lorne Molleken took over quintessential Blackhawk since the days of Stan Mikita and Bobby Hull. Chelios let the absorbent amount of loved him, and every night he played, he received the as head coach. warm cries of "Edd-ie, Edd-ie" raining down from the Once again, Hawks' management stepped in with hard­ money Detroit offered get in the way with his solid stance stands. But, once again, during the I 996-97 season, man­ line tactics regarding their star's contract situation, and as a lifetime Chicago Blackhawk. That's more disappoint­ agement decided it would be a bad idea to pay a marquee they refused to grant Chelios's wish for a two-year exten­ ing than the trade iti>elf. When I saw highlights of Chelios skating onto the Joe player, so he was shipped to San Jose for Ulf Dahlen, sion. Chelios was hurt by the team's Jack of support and Louis Arena ice Wednesday night in a Dead Wings jersey, Michal Sykora and Chris Terreri. In other words, three decided to allow General Manager Bob Murray to listen stiffs who did little to excite the fans and even less to help to trade offers. it made me sick. For nine years, he defended the pride of Chicago. In fact, he was the pride of Chicago. All of that the organization. Not once did I ever hear an "Uif-ie, Ulf­ And listen he did. went out the window when he put the red-and-white ie," chant coming from a Un ited Center crowd. Chelios was shipped to the hated Detroit Red Wings in Now, this. Nothing can be worse than this. Chris exchange for defenseman Anders Eriksson, a player who's winged-spoke over his head. Chelios, the Chicago-born, tough-as-nails defenseman name you will most likely soon forget, along whh a pair Chelios will be sorely missed in Chicago, but his was made to be a Blackhawk. When the Blackhawks of first-round draft choices. Since the Blackhawks have departure is simply the next step in the Chicago brought him home by trading for him in I 990, he imme­ proven in the last ten years that they are inept when it Blackhawks organization's downward spiral. d.iately became a fan favorite. In I 995, he became the Can these kids really play?

By John Gelsomino game. Navarro can some Sports Correspondent Carlos Lee, one of the best prospects in the Sox sys­ how help this club tem. He played at Double-A last year and showed a potent in some way, The White Sox go into the upcoming season as one of bat. Manager Jerry Manuel believes he could hit at the whether as a starter the youngest teams in baseball and subsequently, as a major league level right now, but his defense needs work. or a reliever. team with one of the lowest payrolls. Centerfield is another job that will be fought for this The bullpen had . Ray Durham and Mike Caruso will hit at the top of the spring. The top contender is Brian Simmons, the switch a very strong finish order both coming of near .300 average campaigns. Frank hitting youngster who played briefly with the big league to the season and Thomas will assume his traditional third spot in the line- club last year after having a very successful minor league specific roles were up with a new drive and focus. campaign. The dark horse, at least at this point in his designated. Bobby Thomas came into camp this year nearly 15-20 pounds career, is McKay Christiansen. Howry, the massive lighter then last year, with a brighter attitude, and the A very raw talent at age 22, but possesses brilliant hard throwing right ambition to play first base again. He will provide stability speed. Most Sox management believe he will need a little hander, wi II be the ·;" the lineup and should have. many RB I opportunities more seasoning before being called up to the big club. closer. Howry was with the two speedsters ahead of him in the lineup. The catching situation will feature the White Sox ver- outstanding for the Many are concerned with the Sox lineup following sion of the "three-headed monster". All three catchers Sox last year and Thomas, but this could prove to be very effective. Paul Mark Johnson, Josh Paul, and Robert Machado are likely proved he can be a Konerko is having a terrific spring and may be ready to to be on the roster opening day. dominant force . Bill reach the potential that both the Machado is a good defensive Simas, Keith Dodgers and Reds highly saw in catcher with a weak bat. Johnson has Foulke and Chad Bradford make up an adequate middle .the right handed slugger. a good bat with average defensive relief scenario. Scott Eyre and Carlos Castillo have shown Konerko's abilities make him skills and Josh Paul has the ability to signs of brilliance and of incompetence. The two long the perfect cleanup hitter, he excel in each category. Paul, a relievers keys are throwing strikes and getting ahead in just has to prove he can do it at Buffalo Grove native, is the most the count. the major league level. Behind highly thought of the Sox catching The White Sox defense has to be better if they are Konerko is a player who is prospects but the club does not want going to be successful. They lost a gold glover in Ventura going to be a fan favorite for to rush him. The White Sox haven't and replaced him with defensive question marks in either vears. Right Fielder Magglio· had anyone like that since Carlton Norton or Lee. Caruso needs to make improvements at i::lrdonez has a lively bat with Fisk. shortstop and cut down those 30 errors. some power. He also proved to The starting rotation consists of a The outfield should be improved. Albert Belle was a be a good outfielder for the club lot of young arms that have great below average outfielder and he will be replaced by Jeff last year. Ordonez has the abili- potential. James Baldwin had a Abbot who isn't great, but a better fielder then Belle. ty to be another Harold Baines. second half last season and Ordonez is solid in right, and Simmons can cover ground Jeff Abbott will get his first ace of the staff. Mike and has a good arm in center. The catchers wi II have to every day chance to play now the Sox most consistent contribute defensively if they cannot help the club with mat Albert Be lle departed for and gave them the their bats. Baltimore. Abbott has a fluid Snyder and Jim The White Sox should be able to carry some of the bat with surprising pop, and are young and raw and momentum they reached in the second half over to this could be a twenty home run a to throw strikes. They both have season. It is extremely hard to guess what a team can do year guy. He has been waiting for an everyday opportuni- command of many pitches and can be very tough to hit when there are so many different possibilities. This team ty and here it is. agains). . could be really bad, average, or even above average. Their For years, third base was never a competition in spring Then 1Aa '.:orteJlt?e last of the bad apples the White talent level is very high but young and in-experienced. I Juaining, but now that Robin Ventura has left, it is one of · ~