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Thursday, June 15, 1995 The Volume 62, Number 31 12 pages Summer ITHACA·N Free The Newspaper For The Ithaca College Community Survey shows students feel unheard "I always hope for more," said because no one is telling them any Office of First Year Programs and By Mamie Eisenstadt A sample of survey results Larry Metzger, chair of the PAC thing directly. "People are hearing Orientation said she did not think it Summer Ithacan News Editor see next page student survey task group and di things second and third-hand," she was a question of students getting Students at Ithaca College are rector of institutional research and makers was rated 6.15, but the av said. what they want, but a question of satisfied with their educations, but enrollment planning. "But it's not erage satisfaction was only 3.82. Metzger, however, said the dis being heard. "I heard them saying. tired of getting the run-around and atypical to deal with a 35 percent The scores are based on seven-point satisfaction may be related to the 'You're not appreciating what I'm not being heard, according to the response rate." scale, one being the least satisfied current governance structure. He saying,"' she said. results of the Student Satisfaction In an effort to analyze the infor or important and seven being the explained the scores could be an However, most scores concern Survey. mation in the survey, the· results most. indication that the structure is not ing instructional effectiveness were The survey, administered in Feb were broken down into four catego On the same note, the availabil meeting the students' needs. all rated highly in both importance ruary, was completed by 886 stu ries: instructional effectiveness, fa ity of infonnation was rated as 6.26 "Whatever the student opinion is, and satisfaction .. For example, in dents. This is about 35 percent of cilities, student services and stu in the area of importance, but only it's clear that it's not what they struction in students' major fields the students who were sent surveys dent voice. 3.85 in satisfaction. want or it's not meeting their indi was rated as 6.83 in importance and in the mail by Noel-Levitz, a pri In the area of student voice, the Sharon Mazzarella, who came vidual needs," he said. 5.89 in satisfaction. vate firm that conducted the evalu average importance of student in up with the category of student Sharon Pollicello, a member of "We were pleased to note stu ation. put being actively sought by policy voice, said students are concerned the task group and director of the See SURVEY, next page College Make way for • • • keeps ducklings ties with ROTC By Marnie Eisenstadt Summer Ithacan News Editor Despite a recommendation by the Academic Policy Committee, the Ithaca College Board Of Trust ees has decided to retain its affilia tion with the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. The affiliation has been under scrutiny because of dis criminatory military policies since 1992. The Board enlisted the APC to provide advice about affiliating with the group and then went against that recommendation, in a decision to defer action on the topic until 1997. "We'renottak ing the high The Summer Ithacan/Jason Erlich moral ground," As the newest editions to Ithaca College's duck population, these three ducklings reside in the DIiiingham Fountains. said Elia Above: A special wooden ramp, covered with AstroTurf, was added to the Fountain In order to help the newborn ducks make their Kacapyr, chair way In and out of the water. Above right: The ducklings huddle up outs_lde of the Fountain during a rain shower. of the APC Policy Sub committee and Kacapyr associate pro- Finding a piece of the puzzle fessorof economics. Kacapyr wrote the recommendation to the Board, Two students get summer Dana awards to research disease-causing bacteria which explains that the Department of Defense's policies conflict with "We're doing chemical synthe By Lauren Stanforth the non-discriminatory policies of "In the beginning of our research we just used sis,.so we're using chemistry to get the College. He said he does not Summer Ithacan Staff trial and error. We had a master list of what was to the biology," Finger said. believe the College is living up to One could describe New Sci good and what was bad. " They also said that conducting its standards by retaining affilia ence Building Room 374 as a pos this type of research, which involves tion. sible throwback to the laboratories Dave Finger '96, Dana intern chemically restructuring com "If by February 15, 1995, the described in novels such as "Fran- pounds, usually takes years to fi [Department of Defense] has not kenstein" and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. According to Finger and bilize a protein found in this reac nalize. been successful in achieving the Hyde". Lemieux, their work involves ma- tion by altering the molecular struc "In the beginning of our research standards set by this community for Mysterious yellow solutions nipulatingacompoundwhichcould ture ofanother involved compound, we just used trial and error," Finger the treatment of its citizens and bubble in flasks, machines burp out possibly halt the growth of the bac the Autoinducer. said. "We had a master list of what continues to discriminate, the Col mathematical readings and jars with teria responsible for cystic fibrosis If the protein is isolated, further was good and what was bad." They lege will admit no new students to unknown powders line the outer and other diseases. , research can be done to establish said they used this list to decide the ROTC programs, beginning walls. But what occurs in this Col- L~mieux said certain types of how to stop bacterial growth asso how they wanted to alter the with the freshman class entering in leg~ laboratory is far from make- · deep-sea fish, such as the Japanese ciated with cystic fibrosis, Finger Autoinducer, which is the com the year 1996-97. Students already believe. \ pine cone fish, engage in a chemi- said. pound they are concentrating on. enrolled in ROTC programs at that Dave Fmger '96 and George . calreactionwhicbresultsinaglow But according to Finger and Lemieux said that even when time will be allowed to complete Lemieux '96work in this lab as twQ ing bacteria within their bodies Lemieux, their research does not they decide on a new structure, or their courses of study," the recom of the 26 Ithaca College students called vibrio fiscberi. The two stu- · involve fmding a cure for certain analog, for the Autoinducer that it mendation states. awarded 1995 Summer Dana In dents, who each receive $3,275 for-, diseases, but attacking just one step often takes days to continue on with In response to the recommenda ternships. the summer, arc attempting to sta- in that process. See DANA, next page See ROTC, next page 2 The Summer Ithacan June 15, 1995
SURVEY ARE STUDENTS SAT~SFIED? Conti'nufKi ·from previous ·~ge . . .' -~lo'1('81'8, sqme ohi,:e result~ qf the car:npu~wide ·studenfSati~fac Does your. Dad lean dents felt as strongly as they.did tion Survey. The importance rating indicates students' assessment of about their academic experiences," the relevance of a service and the satisfaction rating indicates how Metzger said. . . , · well the senrice met their needs. , , , . · ~ ,· · · Students also felt strongly about .. _ _ . . lmpo~n~ ~dafa~tlon their financial aid, but in a not-so Iii Student input is actively solicited by 6.15 · 3.82 toward Italian? camp1.1s,policy 111ak!;lrs. positive light. The availability of - adequate financial aid to most stu- · • The campus is safe and secure for · 6:60 6.02 dents was rated as 6.60 in impor-· . .au students. . Vea 1ccata - 13.95, tance, but 3.93 in satisfaction. The • The instruction in my major field is 6.83 5.89 excellent. Stuffed Sole _s 11.95, timeliness of the release of award • I seldom get the "run-around" when 6.26 3.85 BBQ Baby Back Ribs ~ 12.95, information was also rated rela seeking information on this campus. Prime Rib J 10.95, tively low. • Adequate financial aid is available 6.60 3.93 Delmonico Steak Changes had been made in the for most students. 16 oz. _s 13.95, Stuffed financial aid system over. the past few years, but the ratings show that reduced to percent. and found to be basically the same, Chicken Alfredo J 11.95, 37 it is an area that still needs work. This necessitated a certain he explained. You're sure to feel right "It reinforces that we still need amount of weighting among the Mazzarella, who said she often at home with to pay attention," Metzgec said. · various scores, but Metzger said it conducts survey research, said this our traditional and Another area ofconcern was the was also effective to look for simi type of disporportionality is not pool of respondents. larities. uncommon of surveys. ''There; s contemporary The number of females who re "Given that the raw scores need always a concern; but it's not atypi Italian Cuisine. sponded to the survey was 63 per to be weighted, we can look for cal," she said. ''The way tl)ey an cent, upfrom53 percent of the total patterns,'_' he said. swered the questions was the same, Every enuic comes wilh boaomless salad. College population. The top ten concerns of both and for that reason I am not con endless garlic cheese The number of males was then men and women were compared cerned." bread and side of pasta. Reservation sugestcd DANA Lunch. Dinner Continued from previous page same project, they have varied goals. But these two college scientists Open 7 Days Lemieux wishes to isolate the are not alone in their research. In a Week the research. protein for further study and Finger accordance with Dana Internship On Route 968- "You can think of exotic com wants to shut down all bacterial regulations, Finger and Lemieux bctwccn pounds but you think, 'How the activity. However, they said the gained chemistry Professor Anatol Downtown hh,1c.1 Eberhard as their supervisor. Fin~ and hell am I going to make that,"' he different strategies aid their re Ithaca College said, "It take a week's worth of search. ger said Eberhard found inte~est in work to purify and synthesize a "It would be the best thing in the the relationship between vibrio simple compound." world if it doesn't activate at all," fischeri and disease years ago. Now The two students place the ana Finger said, "But if it was incred this same interest is impressed on FACULTY & STAFF: NOW'S A GREAT log, which is the restructured ibly activated then we could still Eberhard's students. Autoinducer, suspended in a solu isolate the protein." It would appear that the vibrio 1 --;;-- ::r::n-;i TIME TO TRY US tion with the bacteria and measure Finger said in a way, it is the fischeri study will take longer than 15 the amount oflightoractivity given ideal scientific situation,"We play the l O weeks allotted in the Dana I off shampoo. I special! I OUTf off. Finger said that although he off each other. George will inspire Internship, however, both students I . I month I said the time is well spent. cut and firush I unlimited $35 I and Lemieux are working on the thoughts in me," Finger said. -----1-----,4 . I $5 off I ROTC T annmg at this po°int in time would take the up to our ideals," Kacapyr said. Continued from previous page Sessions I Summer I College out of the d~bate over the The. APC has no further action $16 I highlights I tion, the APC received a memo Department of Defense's policies. or inv.:,lvcmcnt in the decision, he from President James J. Whalen, Kacapyr said these issues were · explained. President James J. ------which sites the irreversibility of all considered, but the APC had a Whalen said the Board supported Se puede caminar disaffiliation as well as the presi different outlook on them, Uphold the ·recommendation, but did not desde IC! dential election in 1996s as reasons ing the College's convictions had think now was the appropriate time for holding off on a decision. There the greatest weight in the recom to implement it. "It's timing, not 277-TANS (8267) was·also an overwhelming feeling, mendation, he explained. ''The big disagreement," he said. "They de states the memo, that disaffiliating benefit is that we would be living layed implementation." Invite Yourself Ta Andys 3rd St. Cafe Far: Ithaca's Award Winning Breakfast ! Briefly Lunch: Full menu of soups, salads, specialty sandwiches AND Vegetarian items AWARDS EVENTS REMINDERS Dinner: Complete menu, including: • To begin a three day • A two-part information • The Ithaca College Office of "All U Can Eat Sirloin /Chicken Breast" celebration of the Commons' series addressing the legal Information Technology will Twentieth birthday, an awards issues surrounding divorce and extend the existing computer every night except Sunday, from 4 pm . ceremony honoring community separation will be held at the information network to three with Beer, Wine and members, who contributed to Displaced Homemakers Center residence dorms during the downtown area's growth, (DHC) on June 22 at 7 p.m. summer recess. Emerson Hall will be honored on the Com Judge Betty Freidlander will and both Towers will be on Real Mashed mons Thursday evening June speak about the court system and line in terms of supporting 22. Festivities include trendy spousal support on June 22, while student computing at the Potatoes 70s items at rollback prices, attorney Catherine Chason will beginning of the fall semester. music, disco dancing and discuss child custody and In order to connect and test All Credit Cards Accepted lunchtime concerts. · visitation rights on July 6 at p.m. the new network components The DHC is located on 301 S, for this project, it will be (607)277-0007 • Senior goalie for the Ithaca Geneva St. For more information College women's soccer team necessary to interrupt the "Specializing in go0f1.. food, 7 days a week." call Diane Campbell or Suzanne existing computer information Emily Johnson was named to Reine at 272-1520. 425 Third St., Rt 13 the 1995 GTE District I network on June 21-22. To check the status of the Academic All-America College • The Hanger Theater opens its Division At-Large Second interruption, residents can call 1995 season with "Search for the Helpline at 274-3282. Team. Signs for Intelligent Life in the Team Captain Johnson Universe by Jane Wagner. The graduated in May with a 3.34 show opens on June 14 and runs Point of View· grade-point average in through June 24. Kerr plays over CORRECTION-S physical-education teaching. 14 characters throughout the Aside from her academic show. Pertormances are Tuesday • 1n the June 1 issue, Robert pertormance,Johnsonleaves Get your point across in a letter to the through Sunday. at 8:15 p.m. Atwell's name was misspelled. the South Hill ranked among Matinees are Wednesday and editor. Choose your topic and start the all-time leaders.in Ithaca Saturday at 4:15 p.m. • It is the lthacan's policy to writing! See the Opinion page for goalkeeping history. report all e~rors of fact. To As a member of the 1991 • The Ithacan can also be report corrections, contact addition information. NCAA Division Ill champion contacted through the Internet. news editor Mamie Eisenstadt ship squad, Johnson pos The address is or editor in chief Jonathan sessed a save percentage of [email protected]. Whitboume at 269 Park Hall or .910 and 34 career shutouts. by calling 274-3207. The ITHACAN The Newspaper For The Ithaca College Comnuuaity
269 Park Hall • Telephone 274-3207 • Fax 274-1565 June 15, 1995 The Summer lthacan 3 DAKA workers seek to unionize Dining Services employees express concern about conditions
By Mamie Eisenstadt unionize that was then submitted to years, said the company is elimi ations, one in Dcccmbcr and one in other," Prunty said. "Management's the National Labor in Summer Ithacan News Editor Board Buf nating jobs and not filling them. May, Owens explained. If they arc reaction is, 'Deal with it."' Space is falo, N.Y., have characterized Because of this, the dining balls are written up for misconduct between extremely limited, causing danger Workers in Ithaca College Din OAK.A's policies as inconsistent often short-staffed and there is not those two dates, they are not to be ous working conditions, she ex ing halls have recently begun an and unfair. a lot of time for training full-time given a raise, be said. plained. effort to unionii.e. "The policy is that there is no workers or student employees. be However, the grounds for disci The workers also want better The workers, employed by policy," said Cindy Prunty, em explained. . plinary action arc often inconsis health insurance and retirement DAKA International, a manage ployed by DAKAforalmostaycar. "If you get one day of training, tenL benefits. mcntcorporation contracted by the She said that hours were cut across you are lucky," Prunty said. "I slipped and fell, and after I did "The staff have concluded that College, took their concerns to the the board, from over 40 to only Theworkersalsoexpresscdcon so, I got a write-up," said Nancy speaking together as a collective local chapter of the United Auto 37.5. There used to be mandatory ccm about raises and benefits. Kent, who has been employed by voice they can negotiate a contract," Workers union about two months overtime, but now only a select few WJ:bereisnocost-of-livingraise," DAKA for almost six years. Davidoff said. ago, according to Al Davidoff, presi are allowed to work over the allot Owens said. The policy by which The workers said they are also Howard McCullough, director dent of the chapter. ted hours, she continued. raises are administered is extremely concerned about safety. of Dining Services and DAKA rep Many workers, a majority of · Edward Owens, who has been inconsistent, as well, be said. .. Too many people are in the resentative, said the company does whom recently signed a petition to employed by DAKA for about five Employees are given two evalu- kitchen, opening doors into each not wish to comment. Time. runs out for local watering hole American Pie owner,· Sean Daly By Jayson-Debora and things are falling apart." Daly who bad come here all year were said."We've developed a reputa said the bar had been successful. Hinderliter said. going to other bars." tion as a puking pit; we want to get "We've been here for 5 years, The remodeling wili be more Plans for the bar include adding away from that image," Daly said Summer Ithacan Staff andthey'vebeengoodyears. We've then just a coat o( paint, Daly ex seating and changing the musical The new look is not an attempt to Bye-Bye American Pie. been through 5 graduating classes. plained. "We are going for a new selection. The new bar will not re attract a different clientele, Daly The popular Ithaca bar closed Everything has its time and we've look, upscaling and making a new semble the current bar, Daly said. explained. 'The college group tends after Ithaca College's senior week. had ours. Now it's time to move image," he said. "Everything we're doing is cos to travel together. One night we'll Butthelevy's not dry. Anew bar on," he said. Daly made the decision to re metic, we'renotchangingthestruc be really busy and the next night will re-open under a new name The bar will open after being model after seeing the response of ture, but we are making major Plums will be," he said. around the second week in August. remodeled. 'The bar had not ~n students dunng the College's se changes in terms of decor," he said. The new bar is still unnamed but In a phone interview from his remodeled in five years, and it re nior week. "Students dfdn 't wantto These changes will also influ is expected to open in time for the second bar in Santa Monica. Calif., ally needs it. The paint is chipping bring their parents in here. People ence the atmosphere, Daly fall semester.
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Among the ac the campers of her accident eight them to do their best in each Summer Ithacan Photo Editor 4 16-oz. sodas : tivities the campers engaged in were years ago 'which left her in a wheel- race. Disabled children ages eight basketball, tennis and track and chair. · "You can rest later," Haenlin $14.50 tax Included 1 to 11 participated in The Cayuga field. Haenlin stressed to the campers said. ---~~~~--J Wheelchair Sports Camp this Andrea Haenlin and Keith the importance of staying active Funding for the camp came and brought up numerous road races from local businesses, and -aui 1-sTice T>rzia 7 past weekend. Paprocki were the instructors at at regular price and I This was the camp's first year which had handicap access. campers were charged $40 to Sunday's track and field events. Get Second slice of Equal or : In addition, Haenlin brought her and 15 children from surround Campers used their upper bodies participate. Threeorfourcamp lessor value FREE wu,,,w~, 1 ing areas came to participate. own road-racing chair and allowed ers stayed in Emerson Hall, and wheel chairs to accomplish what -- .f~~~ !:32!'9.:,. _ - ..J "We've adopted a 'go see, able-bodied athletes do. the campers to try it out. Hartz said, giving it rave re ------... ------, like it, try it' attitude for running The camp did not require its During the track and field por views for its handicap accessi Buy 1 Sub , the camp and making it better," participants to have any prior know l tion of the activities on Sunday bility. at regular price and I morning, campers participated in said Director Eric Hartz about edge of the sports covered. At the end of the morning 1 use this coupon to receive : the camp's inception. Haenlin, a consultant on the two races and one full-track relay. Hartz thanked all participants. 1$1 OF f your 2nd Sub "'"''" or.t; 1 Hartz said he relied heavily Americans with Disabilities Act, Throughout the event Hartz, the "We want to do this again ... L--~~~~~1---J on the many volunteers and the provided campers with information instructors, the voluntee1s and the we're hoping to get 60 kids in two instructors who, as a com- about wheel chair racing. Haenlin, parents were extremely supportive three years," he said. 4 The Summer Ithacan June 15, 1995 Trading patrol cars for bicycles Reunion '95: Week-long seminar a success that teaches police officers took planning numerous riding skills By Jayson-Debora Hinderliter Summer Ithacan Staff By Mary WIison Breaking records is nothing new for Summer Ithacan Contributor the office of alumni relations. For the second year in a row, Ithaca Col About 860 people flooded the Ithaca lege hosted the Police Bicycle Patrol School. College campus last weekend to attend The forty-hour course was held June 5-9 on this year's reunion. With the exception campus for police officers from the United of the centennial year. it was a new States and Canada. record for attendance. But as Stephen The Bureau of Municipal Police in New Kimmons, director of Alumni Relations York State is in charge of the program. "It explained, the reunion has had record was started in 1987, in June, by Sgt. Paul breaking attendance for the past few Grady, who was then a Patrolman, and his years. partner Michael Miller in Seattle, Wash.," "A lot of [ the increase in attendanceJ said John Fox, a Bureau of Municipal Police can be explained mathematically. The instructor. classes have gotten bigger every year," 'They originated the bike patrol to deal he said. "But we've also learned a lot in with the congested downtown area and re thelast5years. We'velistenedtopeople cent surge in street level crimes," Fox said. and we've finally come closer to pre 'They were out on the street for less than an senting a program that is universally hour before they had their first 15 felony appealing," Ki ons continued. arrests." Lessons mlastyear'sreunionwere 'The goals of the program are basically to also u to·spice up this year's plans. train officers to be safe cyclers, and how to The Ithacan/Jason Erlich e learned that people enjoy interac An officer at the bicycle training program finds new meaning for "speed bump". use their bicycles as a tool in their everyday tive programs. The less lecture-oriented, job," said Fred Myers, a patrol officer at the more people' tend to participate," he Cornell University. "I think everyones perception on it is 'Why do you have to go to said. The officers in training wake up every school for a week to learn how to ride a bike?" There is intense Part of the planning process for all morning to attend classes before they even training on learning how to ride down stairs and dealing with reunions involves getting the word out mount their bicycles for practice in possible traffic. If you get cut off you need to know the proper procedures to alumni. Members of classes celebrat law enforcement situations. ing landmark reunions, such as five, I 0, Jeff Cole, a patrol officer in the training to take so that no one else gets hurt. " 15, etc., receive special invitations as program said it is giving a new image to -Terry Cole well as everyone celebrating beyond 50 police officers. years and members of the Alumni Board. 'Why do you have to go to school for a week and the Law Enforcement Bike Association. "It's not the coffee and donut scene any But, Kimmons pointed out, all alumni to learn how to ride a bike?"' said Terry Cole, As for the College, Dirk Hightchew, a more; we want to be where the public can see are encouraged to attend. us. It makes a difference, and we're trying to a patrol officer in the program. "There is patrol officer at Ithaca College Campus Planning a reunion is no small task. change this little by little." intense training on learning how to ride down Safety, said he believes this valuable pro It involves a lot of work and a lot of He added that the course is an opportunity stairs and dealing with traffic. If you get cut gram is something that the College will host people, Kimmons said. "We've already for officers to get back in the classroom. off you need to know the proper procedures in the future. started working on next year's reunion," Being on a bicycle is another whole aspect of to take so that no one else gets hurt," he said. "Eventually, probably later.this year, an he said. In planning reunion '96, he said policing and some of these officers have been The program is recognized by the only other one will be held in September, and we they will look to this year's reunion to in cars for l 0-15 years. cycling organizations in the world, the Inter will probably go with two a year until we get plan their program._ "I think everyone's perception on it is national Police Mountain Bike Association a larger training staff."
Make a 10,000 Foot SKYDIVE 21. STRIKE ZoNE ® l.CHEl!ZE SPINAOI.PEAI>EOEGCPLANT, MOZZA1ELLA. IUCOTl'AAND PARMESAN GAIWCllt MOzz.uE!JA 2.VEGGIE 12.MF.ATY 22, ITIIACA ZoNE SAIJSAGI!. P£PP£11S. ONIONS a: MOZZAllUA Finger Lakes Skydivers uoccou. MIJSHIO()MS. MEA'RAllS. ONIONS I< M07ZAlllLA MOZZ.uWAa: IICO!TA 3, TwlUGHr ZoNE • 13. Low CAlrZoNE • SAus.lC!. M02ZAUl.lA 1c mas IIOCXXIU Ql!DDAI, MOZZAll!UAl Kira D. Cole's puppy Ramona learns to acquire a taste for popsfclea. Sibling force-feeding was commonplace at the festival. ••• 1 I ' Ricardo Gomez holds his daughter Camila, whose face served as the perfect canvas for paintings of suns, hearts and flowers..-:"":I""'"!~------~. Transforming bottles and washboards into instruments, the Gourmet Jug Band entertained crowds with Its unique sounds. Photos by Jason Erlich ...j There were no age limit signs posted at thl8_ year's festival. 6 The Summer Ithacan June 15, 1995 Program enriched with cult,11ral ~~Pt!i-iences Busines~ program allows_ Sp~sh students to see the ·sights·'in>Ithaca as well·as-learil · · By Jonathan Whltboume summer," Onesino Martinoz said .. "My friends at home wonder why I Summer Ithacan Editor in Chief travel to the U.S. for the summer Education has become so valu just to take classes, but I know all able, some students travel over this hard work is worth it." 3,000 miles and across an ocean to To escape the realm of tests, text attain one. books and term papers, many Span Approximately 300 students ish students venture to the recre from Escuela Superior de ation room in the Campus Center to Negocios(ESN), a private bacca refine their table tennis and bil laureate degree-granting institution liards skills. located near Madrid , Spain, ar "I come here often because its a rived in Ithaca on May 26 to begin time to relax," said Lopez-Belmonte business classes at Tompkins who describes himself as an avid Cortland Community College ping pong player. "I'm also getting (TC3). a lot better at video games and pool. Students enrolled in the ex I guess this is my other education." change program work towards earn Some students believe they do ing a two-year business administra not meet enough Americans, be tion degree. cause everyone in the program is Courses are taught by TC3 pro Spanish. fessors in Ithaca College class Attempts to befriend American rooms. Ithaca also provides Span students sometimes fail because ish students with residential hous people are afraid to depart from ing. their cliques, said Cidon. Although each student is enrolled "I really wish I knew more in three to four classes over an eight Americans," he said. "I know a lot week period, the College attempts of people in my classes, but I feel to curb academic stress by planning The Ithacan/Jason Erlich that I'm missing a lot of American several cultural and social activi A Spanish student refines his ping pong skills at the recreation room In the Campus Center. culture because I don't have many ties for Spanish students, said Rich Approximately 300 Spanish students are taking courses and ataylng In Ithaca for the summer. American friends." ard Kiely, coordinator of cultural Community members and stu programs for TC3. I am proud to be here and excited about getting my degree next summer. My dents are encouraged to sign up as "We like to expose the students friends at home wonder why I travel to the U.S. for the summer just to take volunteers for exposing Spanish lo the local community and encour classes, but I know all this hard work is worth it. · students to local and national cul age them to interact with American -Onesino Martinez ture, Kiely said. students and families," he said. "We Perspective volunteers can go to go to several different places like It is truly a beautiful and magical of the stores, shows and people, but cess is due to the interesting profes- . the Office of Cultural Programs in the state parks, local businesses and place," Carlos Lopez-Belmonte Ithaca is just so pretty and relax sors and cultural richness oflthaca. the Campus Center for more infor- Niagara Falls. We try to show the said. "We don't have things like ing," he said. "I've been here for S~veral Spanish students claim mation. students something they could only that back home and I'm looking three summers and I always enjoy they travelled to Ithaca for the sum- "We like to give the students as see in New York state." forward to going again." coming back." mer because a New York state busi- much opportunity to speak English Of the trips taken thus far, stu Fellow student Rafael Cidon Although the exchange program ness administration degree is re- as possible," Kiely said. "Our tutor/ dents appeared to enjoy the after echoed Lopez-Bclmonte's, claim between TC3 and ESN is only three garded as a great accomplishment mentor program consists of volun noon at Robert H. 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"Sick of Myself" -- Mathew Sweet By Brian Kohn and Jonathan Whitbourne MUSIC REVIEW 5. "Good" -- Better Than Ezra Summer Ithacan Staff 6. "Misery" -- Soul Asylum Soul Asylum After releasing eight severely unappreci 5 6. "Little Things" -- Bush ated albums, most bands would have hung "Let Your 7. "All Over You" -- Live up their guitars and basses, used their drum Dimlight Shine" 8. "Hold Me, Thrill Me" -- U2 sticks for firewood and called it quits. Dave Pirner, vocals, guitars 9. "She" -- Green Day However, Soul Asylum's stubbornness Sterling Campbell, drums would not allow them to fade into obscurity. 10. "Molly" -- Sponge Daniel Murphy, electric guitar After signing a record deal with Columbia in Karl Mueller, bass WICB's Top Ten is based upon weekly air play at WICB. I 992, Soul Asylum released "Grave Dancer's Union," an album that thrust the Minneapo Produced by Butch Vig lis quartet into mainstream popularity. 1995 Columbia Records SOUND BYTES Now, more than three years later, the Morphine Throwing Muses group has a new drummer, Sterling Campell; tained in Soul Asylum's early recordings "Yes" "University" a new producer, Butch Vig of Nirvana fame; tend to fail on this album. Songs like "Bitter- and a new sound. . sweet" and "Just Like Anyone" are more Rating: 8 Rating: 9 Some of the cuts on "Grave Dancer's upbeat than most on this offering, but they • Thrust into an alternative music • In a year when female-fronted modem Union" lacked the hard edge most Soul Asy possess boring choruses and unimaginative vortex where guitar feedback and rock bands have become a dime a dozen, lum fans were accustomed to - namely the chords that fail to breathe life into an ex unintelligable lyrics reign supreme, another release from such a band may be exceedingly overplayed ballad "Runaway hausted album. Morphine appears more than just out of discarded before given a chance. With Train" - the new release, "Let Your Dim Although "Let Your Dim Light Shme" many new groups of this genre, this place. However, Morphine's unique Light Shine" is no different, consisting most! y appears to be the band's attempt to conform blend of bass-heavy riffs and soothing reaction is probably the right one - but not of made-for-radio tracks. with mainstream musical standards, some vocals are simply mesmerizing. with the Throwing Muses. Kristin Hersh's rebellious tracks do inhabit the record. "Caged Straying from a music scene that is band is not new. In fact, Belly's Tanya The album's first song and release, "Mis becoming cluttered with pretenders, Donnelly was a former member of this ery," starts off sounding exactly like "Run Rat" mixes a barrage of horns with an un copy-cats and bubble-gum poets, line-up, which has several previous away Train" and while exhibiting shades of tamed, thrashing guitar and rapid drum fills. Morphine showcases its originality by releases. "University" is just the best of the creativity, the song is laden with numerous It's by far the most original ditty on the album implementing unique sounds from a bunch. While the tabloids have created a cliches and resembles a junior high dance - therefore, it will probably be the song baritone sax, two-string slide bass and fictitious rivalry between Hersh and her anthem. heard the least on the radio. double sax into Its music. Vocalist Mark former bandmate, their sounds are similar. Dave Pirner trades his electric guitar in Overall, the album is technically sound Sandman's defining baritone floats The Muses' new offering possesses the for an acoustic number on many of the and the members of Soul Asylum prove they angelic vocals common to Belly fans, but effortlessly over dreamy music that record's songs, which sound like a cross are talented musicians. The band's latest of reminds one of a lacksidaisical Sunday adds a grinding, harder edge rarely between country and folk music. fering might alienate long-time fans, but it afternoon. Although the album pos matched. "Bright Yellow Gun,• the first "To My Own Devices," "Promises Bro will also attract new listeners. sesses several entertaining and release from the album, is a gripping, non enjoyable cuts, It is not flawless. stop tune that glues your ear to the radio. ken," "Crawl," "Eyes of a Child" and "I Did If you're looking for a pleasant-sounding Experimentations in distortion and Other songs, like "Start" and "Shimmer" My Best" are all songs made for easy listen record filled with songs about heartache, spoken word fall flat on such tunes as are slower and more grinding bids. The ing. Die-hard fans of the band might be love and maturing, this album will please "The. Jury" and "Sharks Patrol Thesa album contains just a few radio-friendly disappointed with these tracks because of the your palate. Waters: But overall, Morphine Is cots, but if you're into college-radio, you'll lack of quick-paced drumming and grinding But if you desire loud grinding music with absolutely addictive. want to get into this "University." guitar riffs. But any of these songs could high-pitched screeches shouted at deafening - Jonllthlln Whltboume -Brian Kohn infiltrate the ranks of the Top 40. decibel levels, "Let Your Dim Light Shine" Attempts to rekindle the electricity con- will leave you in the dark. r------7 I THEITHACAN I BEi IER THAN A ~ SUBSCRIPTION ~ : FORM : I I I Name ______I LE 11 ER HOME ••• I Address ______I I City ______State ___ Zip ____ I Telephone <------./) ______ A subscription to The Ithacan is the Cost: $25 per semester, $43 per year perfect way to let parents and friends Send check or money order payable to know what's happening around ITHACA COLLEGE - THE ITHACAN with this form to: campus. So send a subscription now The Ithacan 269 Park Hall to parents or out-of-town friends. 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"Wve developed a p-1.n1-qn I • I: • • ~ 0 ; reputation as a puk , ing pit; we want to get. away.from,, that tmage. ·Affiliation with ROTC should end -- Sean Daly owner, The Ithaca College Board of Trustees recently approved a proposal THE ITHACAN'S VIEW American Pie that will extend health insurance, tuition remission and the use of College facilities to same-sex domestic partners of College faculty and are a long-time coming. For example, the candidates for the '96 election staff. Therefore, the Board's decision to retain the College's affiliation are all as or more conservative than President Bill Clinton. If any THE ITHACAN with the Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC), a group notorious for decisions are going to be made regarding the military's policy on discriminating against homosexuals, seems remarkably odd. homosexuals, they will not be made during the next five years -unless a conservative candidate is elected and the policies be~ome even more Ithaca College's Weekly Despite a recommendation by the Academic Policy Committee (APC), a group commissioned by the Board in 1992 to make an stringent. Student Newspaper assessment of the College's affiliation with the ROTC, the Board The Board decision also can be construed as a slap in the face to decided at its annual May meetings to keep this arrangement. the APC. The groap is regarded as the major policy-making body for the College, yet its recommendation seemed to hold little weight in the Mailing address: The rationale behind the Board's decision seems flimsy, as stated Board's eyes. While Whalen said the Board agreed with principles of 269 Park Hall in a letter by President James J. Whalen. He cites the upcoming the recommendationt, it seems the Board is simply treading water on Ithaca College national presidential election and the irreversibility of disaffiliation as this issue and afraid to make a concrete judgement. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850-nss reasons for keeping ties with the ROTC. In the letter, Whalen states: " ... [T]rustees are sensitive to the When Thomas Salm, vice-president for Business and Administra tive Affairs, was discussing the College's decision to provide benefits for Telephone: 607-274-3207 irreversibility of disaffiliation, the desire of a number of Ithaca students same sex partners, he said it simply seemed to be the direction in which Fax:607-274-1565 - small though it may be - to participate in the ROTC, the unique the world was going and the right thing to do. The College has taken a Internet: [email protected] perspective that ROTC trained officers bring to the military, and the combined forces of increased demands for officers in the military and step forward in one breath and a step backward in the next. the increasing pressure from within the armed services to change • A single copy of The Ithacan department of defense policy on sexual orientation." Jonathan Whltbourne is available from an authorized It appears as if Whalen and the Board are waiting for changes that Summer Ithacan Editor In Chief distribution point, to any individual within Tompkins County. Multiple copies and LETTERS mail subscriptions are available from The Ithacan office. Please call 607-274-3207 for rates. Dining The Ithacan is the recepient of: • 1994 National Pacemaker double duty Finalist Award given by the Associated Collegiate Press As freshman, neither one of us knew what to expect when we became student workers in • Associated Collegiate Press Egbert Dining Hall this year. At first, the work I 1994 Best of Show of four-year load seemed reasonable, the full-time employ I non-daily college newspapers ees acted friendly and the student workers were I generally satisfied. ,I EDITORIAL But as the year went on and downsizing was .. announced, the dining halls experienced unex , Editor in Chief pected changes. Jonathan Whitbourne Full-timers' hours were cut drastically. Those News Editor who could no longer afford to work fewer hours Mamie Eisenstadt and consequently quit, were not replaced. In Photo Editor stead, students and the remaining full-timers Jason Erlich Copy Desk Editor picked up the extra workload. Brian Kohn Many student workers became overloaded with two or three duties that required them to be Staff Writers in three different places at once. With so many Jayson-Debora Hinderliter responsibilities, these students were often forced Misrepresentation Garrett Ruebelmann to stay after their shifts had technically ended. Mary Wilson Others took on some of the vacant full-time Gordon misquoted about Whalen's future at College positions, yet continued to be paid at student BUSINESS wages. These students were thrust unexpectedly I write in great frustration but little surprise to into the3e positions with no prior notice and little point out that I simply did not make the state :· 1 said that it seemed clear that Advertising Director to no training. ments attributed to me in the June 1 edition by [The Board of Trustees J expected Lauren Stanforth Full-timers also felt the burden, each taking Mr. Whitboume in his front page story and by President Whalen to continue to Advertising Representatives on the work of two or three people. Egbert Ms. Stanforth in her editorial. Since the readers Marina Hayasni Dining Hall was hit the hardest, having to do the can refer to these "stories" to find what I did lead the College through these Andrea Nhuch majority of catering for campus activities, in NOT say, let me summarize here what I DID times of dramatic change in Jonathan Russell addition to the regular dining services. say: higher education." Manager, Student Publications As optimistic as Howard McCullough is that 1. l indicated that the Board of Trustees had Paul Heaton the present situation will inevitably benefit stu discussed the recent faculty referendum along directly which Mr. Whitboume could identify dents, we feel it is hard to have a positive outlook with many other items related to current cam as the source of the statement he attributes to the LETTERS TO with the conditions at hand. If full-timers' posi pus debate and discussion regarding the board in his opening paragraph. tions are cut any more, the result will be detri College's planning I asked Mr. Whitboume specifically where THE EDITOR mental to students, staff and Ithaca College. 2. 1 indicated that I believed the trustees had he was trying to go with his line of questions and By diminishing the importance of and need made their position with regard to President cautioned him about accuracy and malting as • Letters to the editor are due for full-timers, the dining halls will lose the by 5 p.m. the Monday before Whalen's leadership and their confidence in sumptions based on incomplete information. He publication, and should include experience of reliable workers who are willing him clear, both in the release that followed their assured me that it was "just a little follow up on name, phone number, major to fill in when necessary, particularly around May meeting and in previous resolutions and the board meetings." He read me back a couple and year of graduation. breaks and exam-time. Without full-timers, stu statements. of quotes, neither of which appeared in the Letters must be less than 400 dent workers will be placed under more stress I said that it seemed clear that they expected stories that were subsequently published. w~rds and typewritten. The and injuries will be more likely to occur. President Whalen to continue to lead the Col After reading the June l edition, I am forced Ithacan reserves the right to An increase in the number of students work lege through these times of dramatic change in to conclude that Mr. Whitbourne was not en edit letters for length, clarity ers would be extremely beneficial if, and only if, higher education. tirely forthcoming with me and that there was and taste. they were added in addition to the full-timers, Opinions expressed on these 3. In response to several questions about "the indeed a specific and substantial agenda related not as their replacements. But this is unlikely renewal of the president's contract", I referred to his questions. · pages do not necessarily because students have no desire to work in such reflect those of faculty, staff Mr. Whitbourne back to a 1993 press release in I further conclude that since I did not say and administration. "The poor conditions. which the board had made public its request that exactly what he and Ms. Stanforth required to lthacan's View" represents the For the majority of the school year, student President Whalen continue for at least three make the points they wanted to make in their majority opinion of the execu positions have been readily available yet re more years. respective pieces, they took the liberty of selec mained vacant because students refuse to sub tive staff. I further indicated that depending on specifi tively interpreting my statements in ways that mit themselves to such a heavy workload. If cally what Mr. Whitboume was after, it would would better serve their purpose. The result was student shifts have been unable to fill this year, be more appropriate for him to address his highly misleading and misrepresentative, and HOW TO ~,BIN what makes Mr. McCullough think that those questions to an officer of the board as it was not deeply disturbing. and twenty percent more will be filled next year? THE STAFt- my role to discuss the board's agreement with I would ask for a retraction and that both If anything, the turnover will only increase be the president. student reporters revisit carefully the journalis All Ithaca College students, cause of the poor conditions of the dining halls. He did not ask to do so then or at any time as tic rules of attribution, substantiation, and gen regardless of major, are invited For some of us, forced to work in the dining far as I know. This is important not only in terms eral ethical conduct. to join The Ithacan staff. halls because of our financial need, the current Interested students should of what w;is attributed to me, but what was status of the dining halls is unacceptable. contact an editor or manager attributed to the board. Bonnie J. Gordon listed above, or visit The Nancy Lyons '98 I am unaware of any statement released by Vice President for College Relations Ithacan office in Park Hall 269. Shelby Hafford '98 me. by my office, or by the Board of Trustees and Resource Development June 15, 1995 The Summer Ithacan 9 THE ITHACAN INQUIRER Gibson's latest an "Why did you decide to stay In Swell Mel: Ithaca this summer?" exciting epic delight By T.A. Williams Summer Ithacan Staff MOVIE REVIEW I'm a sucker for epics. From Braveheart "Lawrence of Arabia" to "Dances With Wolves," it has always been a Directed by Mel Gibson Halle Grossman thrill for me to enter a larger-than Starring Mel Gibson, Angus McFadyen 1 Sociology '97 life movie world, with big, swash Tllllllllaal'llllanlll ... , (Ml'lt)ll 10(NII) "So I could spend more time with my buckling action and never-say-die friends.• heroes fighting for justice and truth. on the battlefield. His Wallace is an making every slice and squish feel Stepping admirably into the indestructible warrior, "Mad Max" like it was coming from above. The genre is "Braveheart," the best epic Scottish-style. music is also powerful, reaching a in many a full moon and one of the Gibson is aided by a strong sup crescendo during the violent scenes best films in recent years. porting cast, full of European stage while knowing enough to stay in The film tells the saga of Will veterans who know their craft well. the background during the more iam Wallace, a thirteenth-century Patrick McGoohan is appropriately tender love scenes. Scottish commoner who led the re crusty as an old king who is The cinematography. by last Barbara Casenova volt that eventually emancipated Wallace's arch-nemesis, and An year's Academy Awardwinner(for Business '97 Scotland. Wallace witnesses the gus Mcfadyen, as a Scottish prince "Legends of the Fall") John Toll, horrors of war early in life, walking unsure of his allegiances, portrays makes the Scottish landscape a "I come to Ithaca to have fun first and in on the discovery of many dead then to study two months of a degree confusion with verve and convic major character in the film. He of bachelor's in business administra townspeople while following his tion. Also fetching presences are captures both the beauty of the coun tion." father. Sophie Marceau and Catherine try in glorious greens and the red • For a while, Wallace preaches a McCormick as Wallace's two loves. rivers of blood when that country is life of nonviolence but, of course, As for Gibson's direction, he overtaken by battle. His composi this being a medieval epic, his rage creates some of the most amazing tion effectively mixes the wide comes to the surface and the fight battle scenes I have ever seen on scope oflarge battle scenes with the begins. . film. War here is not romanticized quiet intimacy of personal moments. Wallace is played by Mel Gibson -it is sharp and bloody. Some of the Gibson's first film, 'The Man with the same combination of grace most memorable images are of Without A Face," was a small, dull Walter McIntosh and fury that made Gibson a star in battlefields strewn with dead bod drama that plodded along lifelessly, such films as "Lethal Weapon" and Cinema/ Photography '96 ies and the horrors of those who with Gibson giving a performance "Gallipoli." Saying more with an survived, wandering around the to match. "Braveheart" shows a eyebrow than most actors can say "I'm in Ithaca just for today to pick up wreckage in disbelief. Gibson also greatly improved Gibson, more sure the stuff I left here last semester and with their entire bodies, Gibson shows the vast terrain that these of his material and more unafraid to I had to pick up stuff like a T.V. and a gives Wallace an intensity and fire people had to travel in order to stray from the straight script and radio." that lights up the screen every time clash, running across large fields in use great directorial flourishes to he appears. Although small in stat order to battle one another. get a more soaring effect than the ure, the manner in which Gibson The Scots win many of the placid "Rob Roy." conducts himself makes him look battles, half due to their fighting His acting has never been better. larger than those around him. A wits and apparently half due to The role of Wi Iii am Wallace shows pumped-up physical presence also Dolby stereo. Gibson cranks the his full acting range. It should also aids Gibson, as he looks in better volume knob up to 11, and keeps it be mentioned that he looks great in physical shape than most of those that way throughout the battles, a kilt. ··-·· ~&;p.aonsignore .. Music Education/ Performance CAMPUS SAFETY LOG '96 The following incidents are among to Terrace 10 for a fire alarm. Cause of •The Ithaca Fire Department responded those reported to the Ithaca College the alarm was determined to be a smoke to Terrace 7 for a fire alarm. Cause of the "I love the weather and I love the Office of Public Information, based solely detector activated by some dust. alarm was an activated smoke detector freedom and I love the Spanish.~ on reports from the Office of Qampus in the first floor lounge. Cause of the Safety. Thursday, June 1 activation was undetermined. Anyone with any information regard • No activity to report. ing these entries is encouraged to con Tuesday, June 6 tact the Office of Campus Safety. Un Friday, June 2 • A staff member reported the theft of less otherwise specified, all reported in • A student reported that a suspicious custodial cleaning equipment from cidents remain under investigation. person attempted to sell the student a Dillingham Center. The-lheft occurred CD player from a vehicle in H lot near sometime prior to April 17. The equip Friday, May 26 Gannett Center. The subject was de ment included an Aqua Clean extractor • A staff member reported puncturing a scribed as a 5' 1O" white male with short anq carpet wand valued at $2,000 Anne Longin freon line in a refrigerator while cleaning brown hair. Psychology '97 the refrigerator in an academic building. • The Ithaca Fire Department responded Life Safety was notified and responded. • A conference participant suffered a to Hilliard Hall for a fire alarm. Cause of "I needed to take a class and its possible leg injury near Phillips Hall after the alarm was determined to be a smoke cheaper than flying home to Seattle." • A student reported the theft of a back falling on the stairs. The person was detector outside room 306. The detector pack from the Campus Center Dining transported to Tompkins Community was activated by some dust. Hall kitchen area. Hospital by private vehicle. • A conference participant was trans • Officers located a conference partici Saturday, June 3 ported to Tompkins Community Hospi pant who was Inside the area of the a The Ithaca Fire Department responded tal by Bangs Ambulance for an ankle outdoor pool afternormal business hours. to Terrace 7 for a fire alarm. Cause of the injury sustained while partici~ in a The participant was turned over to a alarm was determined to be an activated training event. chaperon. smoke detector outside room 121. Un known subjects had ignited a piece of Wednesday, June 7 Saturday, May 27 paper causing smoke. • No activity to report. Leila Kirton • No activity to report. Music '95 Sunday, June 4 Thursday, June 8 Sunday, May 28 • A staff member reported the theft of a • Two students were referred judicially "To make money so I can finish • No activity to report. message board from their room door at after being located within the reflecting school." 141 Emerson Hall sometime between pool near Dillingham Center. Monday, May 29 10:30 p.m. June 2 and 11 :30 a.m. this • A staff member reported that soap date. The board was later returned. • A staff member reported receiving dispensers had been tom off the wall in some harassing mail at a College office. the second floor men's bathroom of the • A taxi driver reported that a subject Campus Center. received transport to campus and then • Officers investigated a motor vehicle fled the vehicle before paying. Subject accident In U lot. Tuesday, May 30 was located and paid the cab fare. The a The Ithaca Fire Department responded subject was identified as a student and • Officers treated a conference partici to Emerson Hall for a fire alarm. Cause was referred judicially in connection with pant for a slight head laceration after the of the alarm was determined to be a the incident. individual was accidentally hit in the head Lisa Berliner maliciously activated pull box near the by a door. • The Ithaca Fire Department responded Speech/ Pathology '96 entrance to the building. to Boothroyd Hall for a fire alarm. Cause Safety Tip ''To see that the sun really shines in • A staff member reported receiving of the alarm was an activated smoke • College community members are re detector on the second floor south stair Ithaca." harassing/annoying telephone calls on minded that dunng the summer months their residence hall room phone. well. No cause for the activation was the College hosts several conferences determined and programs which are attended by • Otticers assisted the Tompkins County non-College community members Any Sheriff's Department with the investiga Monday, June 5 information and/or assistance you could tion of a motorveh1cle accident In Regan's • A confernnce part1c1pant was trans provide to vIsItors of the campus would parking lot The accident involved a Col ported to the Tompkins Community Hos be helr•ful Conference members are lege owned vehicle. pital eme~gency room for a hand In1urv r9rn,nd"C' that th S. Aurora St. 2 person apartment PERSONALS $375 each. 3 persons $275 each Deliver by 5 p.rn. Monday to Dear readers, includes all utilities. Fumished, park ITHACAN CLASSIFIEDS The Summer Ithacan Tell someone you care with an ing, no pets. 212-n26. Ithaca College Ithacan personal ad. Only $2. 3 Bdnn town house, 3 mi. to IC. Classified ads: $4 minimum for 4 lines. $1 each additional line. 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From $350 Cornell, IC and The Commons. 2n- with utilities. ------4825. 273-9482 Spacious 3 floor townhouse, 3-4 CODDINGTON RD.-4BEDROOM bedrooms - 2 baths - heated ga HOUSEIll garage, large yard, dish rage, free parking, pets allowed - washer, laundry, fully furnished single rooms available. 2n-4825. LITTLE$ DOWN! 2n-6961 ------ ,-:;~· . . . . . -~:. .. . " . Date(s) to run ______Category ______ASmail deP<>~itr8Ser.Jes;Youl''. . Name ______Address ______ Phone Circle Apartment· ------Travel Abroad and Work. Make uo 1 & 3 BEDROOMS In downtown FOR SALE to $2,000-$4.000+/mo. teaching Ithaca. Close to Ithaca College and Need some spending cash? Sell basic conversational Enalisn bus route, furnished, quiet. spacious, your unused items here. Ithacan abroad. Japan, Ta1wain. ana S plenty of FREE parking- GREAT classifieds are only $4 for 4 lines Korea. Many employers provide Until the college gives you PRICESll 277-6961 Call 274-3207 for details. -oom & board + other benefits. No 5 BEDROOM/2 BATH HOUSE on •eaching background or Asian lan permission to live off Fayette St .. large rooms. taundry, EMPLOYMENT guages required. For more informa parking, fully furnished, plenty of tion call: 206 632-1146extJ52311 storage and close to bus stop.ONLY CRUISE SHIPS NOW HIRING - .camp_us $220/pp 277-6961 Earn up to $2,000+/month working on Cruise Ships or Land-Tour com ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS! NEAR THE COMMONS • beautiful panies. World travel (Hawaii, Over · $6 Billion in private sector J 5 bedroom, 2 bath 1/2 house, spa Mexico, the Caribbean, etc.). Sea grants & scholarships is now avail cious rooms, large dining room, fully sonal and full-time employment able. All students are eligible. Let us We. h~ve apartments. available·. furnished, parking, small yard, bus available. No experience necessary. help. For more info. call 1-800-263- route near by $230/pp 2n-6961 For more information call 1-206- ·6495 ext F52312 634-0468 ext. C52316 CHEAP CHEAP CHEAPIII 4 BED Did you know that The Ithacan can Call· College Citcle ROOM 2 BATH HOUSE CLOSE Make $$ as a sales representative be reached via Internet? Place your TO IC laundry, parking, yard, flex for The Ithacan. Contact The Ithacan classified ad by sending e-mail to 277-1221 lease ONLY $230/pp 277-6961 In Park Hall 269 or call 274-3207. [email protected]. CALVIN AND HOBBES a BY BILL WATTERSON CLOSE TO HOME a BY JOHN MCPHERSON i:01<. '::_XA!' !.\Ai~ IF '(O'J RU-0 t'IOR£, '(()IJ'O \.\r>.'4£ f>.. Lr..~R 'lOCA8ULMt'{. "If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get outside immediately. Your new 0 - • ~ -- pacemaker is solar-powered." ~,-- • The Ithacan Thursday, June 15, 1995 Comics Paw: 11 t-~.-~::.\{l:~f \I~~Y:·}I/~.{t·_:j~tfd\~ti\fft:i.~-~~~~~: .. _:.-_'.\;/\;?=; ·~·{://i.:::;_;~~ii~ ::·. ;::: ;_·:: .. _;;;; ·... >·.:·: .. . r ~:: : ,. •• '"< :. : . . .. . ;,:... .. -..-:: ..;'. •.. l'" • ...... ••• ; ; ' < ..+ ...... ~ .. t ~ ,. v\. 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