•3*1 Middle States praises Marist's improvements -percent since 1981. Minorities 1! by Eileen Hayes recommendations • and/ im Curriculum Committee, and the advantage .of new advances provements. - - Ad Hoc Committee on General without undue delay," said the represented 21 percent of the In its followup report, the _The Core curriculum task force Education. evaluation team in its report. newly hired members. Middle States Association, an focused on the issues of a reaf In the 1981 report, the The team does recommend that ..The only concern mentioned in firmation of the.fbur themes of evaluation team found the size of a heeds assessment be conducted the Affirmative Action section of evaluation team for college ac : ••i • creditation, commended Marist Core. These themes are in the. library.; collection and the and policies be set to help aid the the report was in reference- to -is for its response to the 1981 review troductory content, methodology, available space to be deficient, in library staff and faculty to select promotions. The committee which said the college needed skills and values. response to the Middle State. books. It even suggested the questioned whether some of the improvements in the: library, request of an increased budget, possibility of hiring a consultant changes were promotions or Affirmative Action, and the Core The evaluation team said these Marist allocated $250,000 to the to advise the book selection. simply re-classification of the program. areas are important, but it noted library -an increase of $200,000 same job. three concerns.. With Core in its over last year. . - The Personnel office and its The team expressed in its report Although the committee of seventh year, the college should work in Affirmative Action that the visit last November was fered praise to the college's ef have the information available to While the report applauded received the highest com only to review these three areas. It forts to improve in these areas it start: program development. Marist's desire to expand to new mendation in the report. In the said that Marist has committed cited further recommendations, Secondly, the ' college should technology rather than traditional 1981 evaluation, the committee faculty, staff and students, and especially in the Core curriculum. improve Core before extending information sources that may said that Marist needed has made significant progress in President Dennis Murray the: general education become obsolete, it noted that in recruitment and an improvement the past four years. The college responded to the 1981 review by requirements. Lastly, it said that the meantime, the current in the ratio of women and "should be commended for the assigning presidential task forces evaluation should be by one generation of students need more minorities to the faculty and ongoing desire to meet the needs to each of the problem areas. The group rather than the current books and materials. "Marist staff. of its current students and the \ \ task force reviewed its depart three groups. The groups, the appears to have the ability to Marist increases the number of community' in which it is ment and submitted a report with Academic Affairs Committee, the make proper adjustments to take females on the work force by 84 located," the report said. r •\ THE CIRCLE vVolume 29, Number 16 Marist College, Poughkeepslo, N.Y. March 8,1984 J Vandals leave Convocation plans their marks still up in the air over weekend by Paul Ray nis difficulties. by Mark Stuart "Finding a good speaker on V With little more than a month such short notice is nearly im Vandals struck last week in left until Dean's Convocation possible," Galanti said. four separate incidents and there Day, the event's planning "Someone known for their ability are no leads or suspects in any of committee has yet to decide who to speak probably fills. in their the four cases, according to Joe the day's speaker will be. And calendar a year in advance, so Waters, . director, - of-. ..Marist _ according to -members, of the ..what's to be expected when the security. committee, the exact issue to be search begins only a month ahead Waters also said there is "no discussed at Convocation is also of time?" connecting link between the still unclear. Academic Vice President incidents." The Convocation Day Planning Andrew Molloy, whose office is Vandals struck at 11:45 p.m. Committee which comprises 11 responsible for Convocation Day Saturday at the front door of the members of the student body, planning, agreed that time has McCann Center. Three suspects faculty, and administration; was been a problem in preparing for were seen banging the glass doors unable to .reach any conclusions this Convocation Day and for in front of the building when at a recent meeting. those in the past. maintenance men inside the That meeting, which was held "We've been fortunate to get building noticed them and chased : on Feb. 22, was the first, ac quality speakers," he said. them away. Upon inspection, it cording to Council of Student : "Hopefully, we'll eventually get was noticed that the glass was Dutchess Community Leaders president Keith Galanti, to the point of deciding a year cracked in one of the doors. The College Jazz Ensemble kept a member of the committee. ahead." three suspects were young, ap toes tapping at the Marist Galanti pointed to the com Molloy' did hot, however, proximately in their early teens, Jazzin' it up Theater Sunday night. indicate that anything was being Continued on page 2 mittee's late start • as a major (Photo by Hans Schweiger) factor in its decision-making Continued on page 7 Contraceptives: What do students know-^ or need? byHollyA.Sraeel being supportive of the students," take' a position one way or they'll be better off emotionally said Mary Clifford, a sophomore said LaMorte. another,- but they should allow and physically," Amato said. from West Nyack, N.Y. Although Marist College Asked if the college's position students to seek out the truth," In considering the issue of the Some students said that it Health Service does not currently was a result of the past religious said Amato. O need for birth control on campus, would be difficult for ad administer contraceptives to affiliation, LaMorte pointed out With the "knowledge of the the statistical number of reported ministration to offer birth control students, some faculty.members, that it was not directly tied to past sexual; activity among-students, pregnancies is not indicative of on campus. students and counselors say there tradition, but the result of many many .people .at Marist have the actual number of pregnancies "The administration cannot is an immediate need to address factors. suggested that: students fear, among students, according to turn, its back on the fact that the issue of sexuality.and birth "It is a very personal, in leaving the Marist community for Jane O'Brien, the, health office sexual activity is present at control on campus. dividual issue, and one that we do aid. As a result of unprotected nurse at Marist. Marist, but in the same breath, I "Birth control should be taught not get involved with on that sexual activity, some may suffer "There hasn't been that many don't think we as students can at Marist as any other issue. It's a level. That does not mean we do unpleasant circumstances, such as pregnancy tests conducted . this hold that same adminstration topic that should be discussed and not offer services to discuss the pregnancy, or ultimately, year," said O'Brien. responsible for not providing information should be available. issue," said LaMorte. _.•>>-; :>•.'.:.'•• abortion.; -•--'•'• i' The actual number of tests contraceptives on campus. This is Hysteria on either...side destroys "Each year we poll "the "I think.to deny one's sexuality conducted or confirmed positive a problem and we must work the. possibility of the issue being freshmen parents about student is unhealthy, but one has to come was not available. together to reach a solution," clearly seen," said Peter Amato, life, and one of the questions to grips with their sexuality Addressing the birth control said Michael Regan, president of freshmen ,' mentor and adjunct relates to the dispensing of responsibly: I think we should issue, some students at Marist had Campus Ministry. instructor of philosophy. contraceptives. Consistently, the stop being afraid of talking about various reactions, but all were in There are students who say they Marist administration •- has response has shown that ap it. I sense a real fear on the part of favor of reaching a position that • do not have opinions on the birth proximately 67-72 percent of the would aid in the further education taken a position concerning this some students to openly discuss ; control,issue, but say they sup issue which seeks to provide parents would prefer that birth their sexuality," said Roberta of students. port the idea of birth control information about human control devices not be provided by Amato, director of counseling at "Marist College stresses adult education programs being in sexuality and contraception to the college," LaMorte said. Marist. behavior. If we cannot be treated stituted campus-wide. " One of the main concerns about as adults and have birth control students, but not have the actual the\ unavailability of con - Asked if the. school should "The question of whether or birth control devices made actually "provide birth control, available to us, it's hypocritical not college should provide tools traception on campus is that on the part of the institution," available on campus,' according to sexually active students are not Amato went on to say that she Continued on page 2 Father Richard LaMorte, being taught the responsibility of favored the" availability of assistant dean of student affairs. sexual relations, which could lead contraception on campus because "Every year this issue has come to the denial of one's self-respect students would learn to handle the up and it has been discussed. and could cause emotional responsibilities involved in Programs in this regard have damage, according to Amato. • sexuality. The next issue of The Circle will varied from year to year. If you "Obviously, there is a lot of came up with a solution, you "If students are going to be sexuality on campus. The would violate someone's rights. active, they have an obligation to behavior-is there; Marist should be March 29. Enjoy the break! As long as we continue to try to be responsible. The institution have birth control available. If aid students in their knowledge "should foster it s own freedom they learn - to handle the of human sexuality, I think we are. and growth. It doesn't have to responsibilities of sexuality, •Page 2 • THE CIRCLE -March 8,1984. March 8,1984 - THE CIRCLE • Page 31 Vandalism—- Continued from page 1 Gallery searches for art, and were not Marist students, according to Waters. How to get the look A candy machine in Leo Hall was also vandalized - sometime that gets the looks student' s work on display between 10 p.m. Saturday night and 3:20 a.m. Sunday. Money and candy were taken from the by Lisa Arthur I also like the distorted shape of layers of paint on a light green machine, which constitutes the canvas." background. larceny and criminal mischief, Soft, There's an art gallery on lower Hart said the fact that his ."It takes a long time to do Waters said. Sophisticated, Main Street in Poughkeepsie. On painting resembles the style of something like this," he said. It was also discovered at about its walls hang the works of some Pollack is purely coincidental. "You don't just throw the paint Care-free "I didn't even know how the on the canvas and expect it to 3 a.m. Saturday that vandals had TONIGHT - TALAS Hair internationally famous artists. pulled the flagpole on Leonidoff And hanging right alongside the guy painted," Hart said. "1 work. 1 have to look at the space Field down into a bent position. FREE MILLER BEER - 9-10 P.M. baticks from Sri Lanka and the started the painting using a brush, on the canvas that needs to be The last incident, which oc paintings from France is a but got frustrated. I wanted to do filled and then concentrate on curred behind Campus Center, ;ii: Gregory Hart original. something different so I started what shapes and colors I should MAKt experimenting with my han3 — use." involved a window being broken. Hart, a junior from Sea Girt, It was discovered Sunday mor 9th The Clancy Brothers - 2 shows throwing or splatting the paint Hart's painting is selling for N.J., was discovered when onto the canvas. I thought I had $235. VonRochow said the ning. It is not known exactly 8:00 and 11:00 Michael VonRochow, the director when it happened. found some new technique work has generated a great deal of 10th Foghat of the Michael VonRobb Gallery, myself." interest. spotted his painting at a Marist "People come in and ask about 13th Stevie Ray Vaughn art show. Hart said the distorted shape of his canvas, which attracted it a lot," he said. "Some want to 15th X-plorer VonRochow said that one know if it's a real Pollack. Others Birth Control month before he opened his VonRochow, came about ac cidentally. comment on the unique shape of Continued from page 1 16th Dr. Demento and gallery he decided to visit the the canvas. There's a couple who of birth control is beyond me, but "Weird Al" Yankbvic local colleges in search of "The story of the canvas is comes in to see it every week. The promising young talent. I think they should provide some 21st Mink Deville pretty ironic too," he said. "I was husband really wants it but the form of birth control education. "I wanted to find some of the taking an art class and we had to wife isn't sure. Poeple usually With the advent of the closed- 22nd Tony Carey best college students in the area do a painting a week on a large take time to decide about this type circuit -television on campus, and hang their work along-with canvas. One week 1 couldn't of purchase." channels six and eight, the college 23rd Johnny Winter the masters," he said. afford to buy a canvas, so I dug could provide low-cost birth 24th Jeff Lorber Fusion and . Hair • Skin Care • Nails • Feet • Cosmetics VonRochow said he was very up a used one I had lying around. VonRochow said he's anxious control education for the student impressed with Hart's style. It had pieces cut out of it and I cut to see more of Hart's work. Hart, body. By renting or purchasing a Allan Holdsworth it some more to make the step-like who has been painting since high videocassette, it could be aired on "Greg's painting is very pattern in the left corner." school, said he plans to continue the television in the. privacy of a 25th Thunder and Lightning Clipso International contemporary," he said. "He his art career. student's own room," said Keith 29th Robert Hunter uses the same basic style as a Hart spent more than two "This whole thing has been a Galanti, president of the Council Hair Salon famous painter named Jackson weeks working on the painting. real boost for me," he said. of Student Leaders. 30th Modern English Pollack, who has made millions. During that time he said it "Someday I'd like to be able to There are some people on 31st Arlo Guthrie and Shenandoah Greg's painting is different, changed five times as he applied sell my stuff down in SoHo — Hart's painting, on display at the Michael Van Robb campus, however, who do not 6 La Grange Ave. • Poughkeepsie, N.Y. though, because he uses very one layer of paint at a time. The you get a lot of money down Gallery in Poughkeepsie. promote the issue of birth control Phone 473-4404 pure, brillant, unmuddied colors. finished product has over 60 there." (Photo by Jeff Kiely) provided by the college because it For concert information and chances to win free tickets to may be an intervention in the role shows at The Chance, listen to WMCR every day. WMCR of parenting. where the Red Fox Rocks! "The very definition of the Central America Week focuses on student awareness college, in terms of tradition, We accept Visa, Mastercard & American Express. You can Open Monday thru Saturday, extra early and would have a hard time with this. charge tickets for any show by phone. For information & din late for your convenience. by Terry Abad amount or military aid in clergy, faculty, adminstration and motivated to make choices on Central American countries, ac These attitudes might be usurping ner reservations call 473-7996. Honduras and El Salvador," said students to the Marist community human rights," said Sr. Eileen. cording to Sr. Eileen. the parental role," said Laurence Your organization can rent The Chance for a party or The Campus Ministry will Cernera. on several issues concerning Sr. Margaret Dawling has been "The outcome of the report Sullivan, counselor and assistant Central America. invited to speak both to classes special occasion. Call for details. • sponsor "Central America "The program will offer a and how it affects citizens in this professor of religious studies. Special Pricing for Marist Students Week" on March 25 through chance to study, pray and choose "The three important com and at a seminar for interested country and Central America will By providing contraception on You can obtain a calendar, just send a self-addressed March 30. The program is part of a way of responding to what is ponents of these programs will be people on Wednesday.of Central' be discussed," saidSr.BiVeen. campus, the college may be stamped envelope to The Chance. - a national movement to address happening in Central America," prayer, study and action," said America week. "We'd like to challenge the< overlooking the real needs of the issues involving the United States said Cernera. Cernera. "We want to foster On Thursday, March 29, there student body," said Regan. "If . students, such as counseling, and the Catholic Church's roles Mike Regan, president of the activities that will question U.S. will be a panel discussion on a we can raise the conscious level of according to Sullivan. and policies in Central America Campus Ministry, said that he policies in Central America." report released by the National the problems, we can make "In making something so and human rights issues there. hopes to raise the students' level On Monday, March 25 and Bipartisan Commission on students raise questions about the available to them, is the college of awareness about the issues in Tuesday, March 26, the film Central America. The com issues." really serving their needs? Does Central America is an area of Central America. "Students need "Chorus of the Heart" will be mission is headed by Henry The national celebration of the institution really know what great unrest and civil war, and it to become internationally literate presented in the Fireside Lounge Kissinger. The report outlines the Central America Week is held on they're doing?" said Sullivan. has been getting progressively in world affairs and this program from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., according commission's recommendations March 19 through March 25, the Rather than just begin giving worse over the last five years, will give us a good chance to do to Sr. Eileen. on medium and long range U.S. week after Marist's spring break, out birth control, Sullivan according to Tony Cernera, this," Regan said. The film • concerns Jean policy toward the region. but it was moved to the following suggested that students should executive assistant to the vice- Sr. Eileen O'Halloran said, Donovan, a lay member of a week here. take advantage of counseling and president. "We will try to educate people mission working in El Salvador Carolyn Landau, assistant pro "The reason that the program informational programs" offered, - "The Catholic Church, along about complex issues in Central and her life and decision to fessor of political science, Dr. was moved is because the Social but he said that there seems to be with the National Council of America by addressing the become a missionary. William Olson, associate pro Activities Committee thought it a kind of apathy concerning such Churches, has been concerned problems and why they exist." "We will address the movie fessor of history and Cernera will was better to wait a week to functions. about U.S. policy in Central A film, speakers and a panel from a secular humanist per head the panel discussion with remind students of these events," "I believe presently that the America and the increased discussion will be presented by spective and how they were Marist students who come from said Cernera. counseling is adequate, and I would like to see more, but it is the students' responsibility to demonstrate their need," said Sullivan. SPRING BREAK INFO: Midterm pressure getting to you? You're not alone Though the issue of providing birth control on campus still byJoeLezoli peer pressure and romantic perceives it. "If one sees a normally," Tuceling said. term period. That's when many remains unresolved, the college problems are several things stressful situation as a challenge "When you realize you're not students realize they haven't offers counseling through which NOTICE TO RESIDENTS * How can one tell when he or college students worry about. or as a chance to prove oneself handling things effectively, you been studying enough, and that , students can seek advice or just she is under stress? Many times Roberta Amato, coordinator and get ahead, it's useful and feel as though you have no they may be in academic speak openly and confidentially Please be advised that the Residence Halls will be closed and no meals will be pressures build slowly, making of counseling services at Marist, promotes growth," Bentley control over your own life. This trouble," Gainer said. "After about any issue of importance to it difficult to tell whether or not -agrees that these stress-causing said. causes even more stress and this point, classes usually get them. served from Friday March 9th, 1984 at 11:00 p.m. through Sunday March 18,1984 what one is feeling is indeed subjects are things many Marist According' to Amato, stress depression." progressively more difficult, The counseling center is located at 12:00 noon. stress. students deal with daily — some affects an individual's Tuceling said many times with more exams, term papers in the Campus Center, room "I know I failed that mid effectively and some not. autonomic nervous system, by students turn to alcohol or drugs and finals." 180A, and is open Monday- term. I meant to study more, but "Stress is a physiological increasing the heart, pulse and to reduce the pressure, which in Although relaxation Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Roberta The last meal on Friday March 9th will be lunch and the first meal on Sunday there were always other things reaction to something that breathing rates. "If a person is the long run only complicates techniques such as exercise, Amato is the coordinator, with to do." frightens you or makes you under a great deal of stress for a matters. "Drugs and excessive meditation, yoga, hobbies and Yvonne Poley, Philip Hall and March 18 will be dinner. '^ . "I swear that professor thinks angry," Amato said. "We all prolonged period of time, and alcohol only mask the getting away for awhile are Laurence Sullivan on staff as his is the only class 1 have to have some in our lives and deal isn't dealing with it con problem," Tuceling said. positive ways to release some of counselors. worry about. If I want to with it in our own way. A structively, it. can manifest itself "What you have to do is go the physiological responses our "My main concern is the ONLY THOSE STUDENTS WITH PERMISSION FROM THE HOUSING OFFICE graduate in May I have to pass certain amount is even good for physically as with migraines, deeper, to the cause of the bodies have toward stress, students. There could be a student WILL BE PERMITTED TO REMAIN IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS DURING THIS that course. you." stomach aches, and by wearing stress, and work on alleviating Gainer said the key to per who thinks she's pregnant, or a PERIOD. "My parents are gonna love Stephen Bentley, up- resistance down, leaving one it." manently coping with and student who thinks he's caused a this. They're always getting on perclassmen mentor, said there vulnerable to viruses and overcoming it is within our own pregnancy, and I'd like them to are two types of stress, one colds," Amato said. "Some Learning to assert oneself, minds. my case about studying, coming long-term effects include hair know the counseling center is home more often, and deciding being helpful and the other Amato said, is an important available," said Amato. destructive. "Eustress is loss, ulcers and high blood trait when dealing with stressful "We can learn to control and what I want to do with the rest pressure." The issue of birth control on of my life. God, I can't even beneficial to the individual situations. "When you stand up build up tolerance to stress by campus raises a question of Please see that all windows are closed, lights are out, plugs are unplugged and decide what to have for lunch." insofar as it sharpens awareness Pat Tuceling, assistant for your rights, you feel as simply accepting our own though you have control over feelings and by taking morality, but according to some doors are locked before you leave. "No Mike, I told you before I and quickens the reflexes, director of college activities, people, the absence of con causing one to grow as a per said decreased mental capacity your life," Amato said. "This responsibility for our actions," can't go out tonight, I've got a reduces stress." Gainer said. "By sitting back traception could lead to more paper due tomorrow morning. son," Bentley said. "Distress and depression are two of the serious alternatives, such as only reduces the person's psychological effects of According to Fred Gainer, and letting things happen to us, abortion. Should you have questions regarding this policy you should report to the Hous "God — I need a drink." we become angry, depressed and Do any of these situations capacity to respond to life's prolonged periods of distress. commuter mentor at Marist, "I feel abortion is more im ing Office no later than Friday, March 2, 1984. situations." "It's a vicious circle. When mid-semester is a particularly feel helpless. We must first learn sound familiar? stressful time of the school year, to accept the things we can't moral than contraception. At a The Syosett High School Bentley said the you're under too much of the college that stresses morality, distinguishing factors between wrong kind of stress it can cloud when he often sees many change, and second, be assertive Improvisational Group students upset by their midterm enough to take control of our where do you draw the line?" said' Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated. demonstrated on Feb. 29, in eustress and distress are the your thinking, preventing you John Germain, a sophomore amount of stress placed on the from dealing with situations in a grades. "Some classes are lives, and change the things we from Huntington, N.Y. Enjoy the Break! Fireside Lounge, that relatively simple until the mid can." academics, parental conflicts, individual and the way he or she positive manner, as you might
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,Page6 -THE CIRCLE • March 8,1984, .Marc/J fl, 1984 THE CIRCLE Page 7, by Richard Copp "Hardcastle and McCormick," i'The Rousters," probably the helicopter; a neighboring yacht "The Rousters," and now "Rip poorest planned series of the lot,, run by bikini clad beauties, and a Once upon a time, a young pro tide" have been cranked out. to. starred Chad Everett as a bounty talking robot) are already wearing hunter who enlisted the aid of his thin. Convocation ducer named Stephen J. Cannell meet the demands of the net Continued from page 1 Teleview decided to break into the-wide works. More action (violence in. country bumpkin family. It was Even the immortal "A Team" 473-1576 world of television. His contribu the eyes of a number of special in sad to watch, some decent actors is aging. -Only in its second done to get the search started, tions were notable if only for ad terest groups), more humor, and trying to copy the already season, the writers are having ATTENTION earlier a year from now on. ding a new dimension to the worn more gimmicks is what the deplorable "Dukes ofHazzard," trouble keeping the action-packed out action series format. Cannell viewers want (according to the big so I didn't, and neither did the plots fun (if not original). He said that the departure of weaved humor into his hackneyed three, naturally). folks who determine the ratings. Cannell'is a competent pro Vincent Toscano, who recently concepts, and thus the action' "The A' Team" has Mr. T; "Hardcastle and McCormick" ducer. Perhaps some day he will ALL STUDENTS resigned as Dean of Academic comedy was born. "Hardcastle and McCormick" mixes Brian Keith and newcomer rivaLmy indisputable idol, the in Programs and Services, is a big Multi-talented Ben Vereen and has a souped up sports car; "The Daniel Hugh Kelly, both likeable fallible Aaron Spelling. But Spell part of the current delay in Jeff Goldblum (currently seen in Rousters" (which has already actors, as an ex-judge and ex-con, ing's shows, even the less than Diner & Restaurant Entry Procedure For finding a speaker. the Oscar nominated "The Big fallen under the executive ax) has but the scripts are too familiar, mediocre ones (i. e "The Love On Cannell Chill") teamed for "Tenspeed a carnival; and "Riptide" has the and the series is already showing Boat" and "Fantasy Island") Residence Halls Molloy said that Toscano had and Brownshoe," which despite pop culture Southern California signs of a quick death. have long" running potential. acted as chairperson of the respectable reviews bombed. locale. "Riptide is a throwback to the There are enough stories for five Convocation Day Committee or six seasons and beyond. The before he left for a sabbatical at "The Greatest American "77 Sunset Strip" based series the end of last semester. Hero" fared a little better, and Cannell has thrown all these in "Surfside Six" with detectives on way I see it, Cannell better think Beginning Sunday evening, March managed to hang on for two gredients together, whipped up a a houseboat, but with a computer fast, or he may have to continue Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner And Toscano's position has seasons, but was dropped last few scripts, rushed them through digit (Thorn Bray) thrown in for digging deep into the TV archives 18th, 1984, all students entering a only recently been filled. Mary year. Then came "The A Team," production, and thrown them on variety. The humor is the same as for workable plots he can recycle Residence Hall which they do not live Beth Scalice, the acting executive and now everyone wants Stephen the air. The results are less than all of Cannell's projects, and the over and over again. Good luck, assistant to the academic vice J. Cannell. flattering. gimmicky sidekicks (a pink Mr. Cannell. in will be asked to hand in their. I.D. to president, arrived at Marist in early February. by John Bakke backers (parents) asked about "those midterms are a good like?" the Entry Officer on duty. them, they counted for a lot, representation of my progress "Oh, the usual," I replied. Scalice, who is taking on the Midterm grades are curious because they were good last towards realizing the goals of the "You know, a lot of letters." Fresh Seafood - Steaks - Chops bulk of the planning respon Column things. semester. courses." I thought this sounded "Well let me see," said Mom, The I.D. will be kept in a file with the sibilities despite her newcomer They "are, or can be many dif "Have you gotten your good, just like you might read it taking the tattered piece of paper. Cocktails - Baking on Premises status, said that the biggest ferent things to different people. I midterm grades?" they asked: in the catalog. "What's this here?" Entry Office and will be handed back challenge she's found in over One really ought to be used to them by "Oh, why yes, as a matter of "That's not what you said last "That stands for 'Fine'," I upon departure from the Residence seeing Convocation Day is fin now; after all, they come around fact," I said, trying to look sur semester." said. "It means I'm doing fine in ding a way to meet the needs of twice a year. prised they were even asking. The previous semester had been the course." • Hall, each segment of the Marist They don't have midterms in "I'm surprised you're even ask one of the low ones, when the "Fine?" population. the intersessions, as far as I know, ing." midterms smelled worse than the "That's right, fine." I tried to Two weeks ago, the Council of because there wouldn't be much' "You always are. What are McCann parking lot on a hot sound uninterested but convinc NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED INTO A Student Leaders made a request point to them. You'd walk in and they like?" asked Mom. summer day, when the wind ing. :'•--': Show your college ID and get a to have voter registration as the by the end of the first class you'd "Oh, the usual," I said, casual blows in from the Hudson across "And this one?" RESIDENCE HALL WITHOUT AN I.D. Convocation Day theme. But the be getting midterms. ly pulling out the best set of the sewage treatment plant... "It stands for "Ceptional.' As FREE Glass of Beer CARD OR GUEST PASS. administration had previously- My' own middle-of-the- midterm grades I will probably - "Have you gotten your in ex-Ceptional. They don't really decided upon human rights in The Midterm semester grades tend to change ever see, except when Ralph midterm grades?" they had ask mean anything anyway. Most of with your meal! general as they were looking for from term to term. Sometimes shows me his. He shows ed. my professors. give the class an issue. they're good, sometimes not. everybody. Nobody likes Ralph. "Midterms?" I asked right blanket grades, so you shouldn't 7% DISCOUNT Each resident must show his/her I.D. Phenomenon They're just like everybody's, as "These look good to me," she back, trying to appear as though I pay any attention to them." card to the Entry Office when enter Scalice said that because far as I know, except Ralph's. His said. hadn't the slightest idea what they But Ralphs does. He knows all Convocation Day is for everyone are always outstanding, .but I'll were talking about. "Do they still his midterms back to his ing his/her Residence Hall. on the Marist campus, it should get to him later. "Oh I suppose so," I said, be give out midterms?'' freshman year in high school. be able to meet wants and needs The real phenomenon of ing nonchalant. The strategy, of "Of course they do. They're a "Midterms are very important," of the different groups involved. midterms is how sometimes they course, was to let these grades good representation of your pro said Ralph. "They're a good count for something and make an indelible impression that gress towards the goals of your representation of —" •N- These procedures are for your protec "I think this should be a special sometimes they don't. Last would last for at least a semester courses." ' But I didn't have time to listen 194 WASHINGTON STREET tion and safety. Please cooperate day for everyone." she said. "It's semester, for example, when I and a half. "That's absurd." to Ralph just then. I had to go not just a day for the students, went home and my financial "You know," I continued, "No, it's not. What are they take a midterm. with the Entry Officers and remember but it's not just for the faculty POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK to carry your I.D. with you at all times. and administration either.'' (Next to All Sport. A short walk from Marist) Scalice said that the C.S.L.'s request for voter registration as a - topic was definitely reasonable. And even though it won't be the sole issue presented at Con vocation, she said it will be part of the general topic discussed., "There's no way to discuss Extra! Extra! Read all about it! human rights without delving into what's going on right now in the area of politics," she said. Scalice said she planned to meet with Galanti and CUB President Partner needed for trip to Greece. To the girl with no pockets, I J.C. This one is for you! Now you Cathy — Thanks for listening to Are you interested in B-O-D-S, How many hours are Travel time: IVi hours; Accom would like to put something else owe me 3. Have a good vacation. the screaming maniac. Jim Barnes before spring break to there in a weekend?... gusto ... modations for 32 males. Traveler in there besides my hands ... how You'regreat. discuss ways to incorporate voter DP ... basketball ... stereo ... must have detailed journal reveal about a quarter? — Brown Eyes The Peppermint'Schnapps gang improving the quali registration into the broader topic locks ... lips ... the morning (or ing experiences upon return to the Zambuca rides again "— First weekend of Human Rights that the ad afternoon) after!! Washington, Could we be starting back. Shot 'til you drop! - r ministration had already chosen. North: All actions, as well as a new trend on campus? ty of dorm life? Question: What's worse than a lengthy discussions, must be To Herb, Skippy and Mighty — Maryland She pointed to more student beer thief? recorded. Jeff, Don't lose your pants in involvement in fhe planning of Mouth, Run Skippy run, Herb, Norman, as President of the Florida again! And come back in Answer: Someone who can't spell your Mom's on the phone, MM: the event as a good way to curtail it. P.S. Thanks for the party. CCC, I have to say that you're one piece. Have fun! some of the student apathy that Mark, Can you please explain the give it a rest. We'll miss you but setting a good example for your Love, me We Are Looking lack of fire extinguishers on cam don't hurry back — not that Convocation Day may have followers. The only question is do suffered in the past. To my ex-roomie, Thanks for the pus? Did you use them to put out much. Love, Doc and the Chain we all have to date any specific All my friends — Thanks for an "gift," it will make a great the flaming Dino-Dan-The-Man EXCELLENT 21! Love ya, Tony For You "Having student participation graduation present for that cer sheets this past weekend? I'm still Dennis, I just heard from a girl in model of a Hoover Upright? the towers. Your wanted in a Love, Naughty Nanuet. P.S. in the planning of such a day will tain someone. I promise I'll be waiting for my set. Jim, So when are you going to help enhance their interest in the good from now on. paternity suit. Gerry When are you taking applica PICK UP YOUR APPLICATION Always Watching, tions? talk to Lisa Lacatta? issues that are eventually The Fire Chief Muscles, I hear you're Florida Signed, Your Ethics Class presented," Scalice said. REWARD: For information bound. The opportunities are Nutley, Girls just want to have TO BE A RESIDENT ASSISTANT To all CCC members, There will Tony, Happy Birthday 4 days leading to the safe return of E.T. endless! See you down there. Blue fun! And you're the most fun Scalice said that in addition to be a formal meeting for all new, Eyes. . there is. Luv, S.M. late. Love, The Circle North. kidnapped several weeks ago old, and prospective members on , P.S. Pick a day and the meal's NOW! Molloy, Galanti, Barnes and from his home — Rm. 802. Sunday, March 18,1984 at Brown Gras (Pandy), We'll leave the Jane, Is it worth losing a friend yours. herself, the Convocation Day Planning Committee includes Chris is an animal, a rapist? I'll Derby at 9:30 p.m. Be there. house open for an evening — just ship over a silly thing as not work bet Jill had fun. fill us in on the dirt! The Girls ing at Gamble-Fling? Is missing FOUND: A bracelet in the library Anthony Cernera, executive J and P — Thanks for dinner — 3 one event grounds for an execu on Sat. Contact Joanne Ext. 6- assistant to the president, is company with you — To the Ultimate Rag, Happy Bir You may pick up an application from your #10: Thanks for an interesting tion? — Benedict Arnold. 119 •:•• \ --•- --•• -.-.•.. Elizabeth Ross, registrar, Fr. season, Captain Jim. Love you both, T— thday (a day late!) Best of luck .P.S. Kick my a_ out of CUB Richard LaMorte, assistant dean P.S. I don't really hate you. with future hook-ups! The other Have fun in Florida, everyone. RD or from the Housing Office. of student affairs, Cornelius Marist — If you didn't slip into three rags. then! RAP We'll miss you! the FUNHOLE last Tuesday, Russell, assistant professor of T-bird, How about that balloon sloppy seconds will suffice. John, Those things on your neck BBTT, I've finally decided to Love, Peggy and Allison business, John Ritschdorff, ride that you promised? We can FUNHOLE live at the Working are cancerous — be careful. "give it up". — the SOBN can E.F.W. IV — Last Thursday was assistant professor of fly over Maryland & see what it have him! Besides, I gave up men mathematics, Nadine Foley, Class, March 22 — Drink special! Peter, Perhaps the others were so much fun! I had a great time. Applications are due in the Housing Office has to give us. Be not a shadow; for Lent!! You're a special guy — stay gold. assistant professor of philosophy, but a light! O.C.D.W. — Next time you lend just "bad calls!" Mum's the Non.CCC, so far!! Kevin Donahue, chairman, word: could be a GOOD — Love, your buddy. Love, 86 your car to that certain someone, Roomie, ITALIAN men from by 5:00 p.m. on April 20,1984 division of humanities and at least get a thank-you from him. ANSWER!! Hope your break is Malone — Please decide —is it Dorothy Hill-Earle, new faculty Love, the friends who care. TF — I'll miss you! — Lucy. P>S~. East Northport are where it's at Wayne G. or Wayne J.? : Maggie, Who can it be knocking and always will be! member in the social work To the "very" happy campers: — Was it really that good; or just To my "Buddy": Sorry about the department. at my door?... At 8:30 a.m.?!! so-so?? z ••-••_•- - Love, me. The girl next door Denise on Wednesday, Anne on note. I was wrong. Hope we can You must have a 2.5 cum and Thursday, Marybeth on Friday. Sophomore Class CARNATION My Guardian Angel,-You're a still be good friends because I'll Scalice said that she wasn't sure real sweetheart, but don't forget, To a certain freshman: We don't Are you going for you Ph.D. in SALE ... Today in Donnelly & always care for you. how much longer it would take drinking? Campus Center. 75C each. Spring you have a Guardian Angel too. for the committee to reach a final care if you drink or even get Prez — Love^ your "Buddy" have lived on campus for 2 drunk, but if you get sick, at least up somebody's break!' decision as to the topic and To all the wonderful girls in B-6, Molina, No one knows what goes Renzo, Like it or leave it. speaker. But she said she's make it into the bowl. If you Preferably the latter. don't, clean it up. — The girls Have a nice-nice trip to Florida. Dirt Pit Manor, On our way to on behind closed doors — unless semesters. confident that the decision that is who have to use the 8th floor Thank-you for everything. Your FLA. with smoke smoothe and they're opened! Do you feel Attention all members: The CCC made will cover the priorities of bathroom friend, J.M. proud. See ya! Mot the Hoople. somebody's watching you? is going AC/DC with intensity! every segment of Marist's JOIN US! population. tPage 8 - THE CIRCLE • March 8,1984, .March 6,1984 - THE CIRCLE • Page 9. Financial ATTENTION Coming to Marist soon... Marist issues guidelines for fall housing by Cammie Stef f ich they have paid the $75 advance satisfying most of the students. room deposit ( due April 2 ) and "Off-campus apartments such aid notes The Housing Office has releas are registered for at least 12 as North Road and Manchester All ed its guidelines for the fall 1984 credits for the 1984 Fall semester. have become very popular," The Financial Aid Office has room request process. All incoming Freshmen will be Heywood said. "More students recently received information an A priority point system, which housed in Leo, Sheahan and have become interested in living nouncing the "Dr. Edward Shea gives students points based on Marian Halls. Current Freshmen off-campus, which will leave Memorial Scholarship" for the their current year in school, grade will live in Champagnat. more room for the students who 1984-85 academic year. This $200 point average, extra-curricular ac Sophomores and Juniors will wish to remain on campus." scholarship is awarded annually tivities, conduct record, and con have the choices of living in the by the Mental Health Association dition of their current room, will Townhouses, Gregory, Benoit, The room request process will of Ulster County, Inc. determine where students will be North Road, Garden Apartments, take place at house meetings on housed. Eligibility requirements in i rial Outward Bound course' or spaces in Champagnat that will Wednesday, April 25 at 10 p.m. clude: ft to Ma drffmnf person. Are you interested in a part-time posi Robert Heywood, director of not be occupied by current From April 16-19, Heywood Outward Bound is mot* than Hang In there! Outward Bound. DvpL CH. housing, said the school Freshmen. will be in his office between 6:00- 1. United States citizenship 3*4 Ft*td Point Rd- a trip of high adventure. Send for more Information: GrrcRWlcft. CT 06830 tion involving Public Relations and guarantees housing for all Heywood said he doesn't ex 9:00 p.m. to answer questions 2. Residence in Ulster County, It's discovering yourself. Phone toll free tPage 10 - THE CIRCLE- March 8,1984, tMarch 8,1984 - THE CIRCLE • Page 11* Foxes split last two as re season Marist team Thursday Morning Quarterback by Ian O'Connor last lead of the game as All- coasted to a 78-64 victory, snapp John Bakke America candidate Chipper Har ing a five-game losing streak. After falling to Robert Morris ris and fellow guard Forest Grant Marist took a 38-30 lead at the College in its last regular season ignited the Colonials' running end of the first half, courtesy of wins title in game, the men's basketball team game and put the contest on ice some strong baseline play by John will try to regroup tonight "as it for the visitors. Donovan and Wynn, who each Catching up faces a' tough Loyola College Marist Head Coach Ron Petro, had 8 points. invitational tourney squad m the first round of the who after 18 years at the helm of The Red Flash closed to 44-41 mean that Coach Ron Petro's last bet that Marist came up with the ECAC Metro Conference Tour the Marist basketball team coach on a Grag Jacobs breakaway by Mike Lowen Marist player. Sophomore An It's once.again time for The season here will not be a losing cash needed to get a big name like Circle to skip a few weeks, so nament being held at the'McCann ed in his last regular season game layup at the 14:13 mark, but v drew Ross, and a St. Peters player one, might even be a winning one. Larranaga. Center. for the Foxes, once again express could get no closer. The Foxes Sophomore Jim Bride scored were ejected from the tourna allow me to pass along a few And three wins in the next three The Red Foxes have already ed concern over the lack of inside played an excellent defehsive an unassisted goal :53 seconds in ment. Buchanan was tripped items and observations, some new days will put Petro's Red Foxes, ...And the Winner scoring from his frontline players. game, holding the conference's to the first sudden-death overtime from behind while breaking in on and some not so new, that haven't in their third year in Division At the risk of being completely lost twice to Loyola this season, period to give the Red Foxes the and must win tonight to stay alive "We shot very poorly in the highest scoring team to one of its the St. Peters goal, and slammed found their way into other col One, in the NCAA tournament. wrong, I'm going to make some lowest outputs of the season. title of the Marist Invitational to the floor, resulting in the St. umns or stories. quick predictions about the tour in the single elimination tourna first half and Harris had an ex Open Soccer Tournament. Quite an accomplishment for so cellent night, but we still didn't Peters player being kicked out of meone that has effectively been nament. Ian O'Connor, who ment. The eventual conference Marist sported its usual balanc the game. Ross was thrown out winner will get an automatic bid get the ball inside," he said. "We ed attack as Wynn, Meekins, Athletic Support dismissed as coach by Marist. wrote the tournament preview ar aren't winning games from for an unsportsmanlike conduct Nearly 300 rolls of toilet paper ticles, says the Robert Morris Col to the NCAA playoffs. Mark Shamley and Ted Taylor all Marist and Fordham battled "penalty. Some people are going to look In last Saturday's contest with behind because we don't have the scored in double figures. Taylor for 20 minutes of regulation time hit the court after the first point slightly foolish if it happens; I'll onials should win it, so you can Robert Morris at the McCann inside game to come back." took in 17 rebounds-his second before Bride's goal, a drive from in the Siena game. It was a bet that somewhere on campus, all blame him if they do. Center, the Colonials used a Harris led the way for the Col best effort of the year—while 30 feet out, ended the game. Marist made the' final when record, or at least I'm going to men worry about it. You have to I, on the other hand, think fierce fast-break offense in the se onials with 22 points, while for Bruce Johnson hit a milestone Fordham beat St. Johns, 1-0, say it was, and should stand as wonder if they're getting a few Robert Morris will have to get by cond half to pull away from the ward Tom Underman tallied 18, with his 500th career assist late in The Tri-State Conference In creating a tie between Marist and such until next season unless it gray hairs, all the while hoping two teams that are ripe for an hosting Foxes, 63-53. including 10 from the foul line. the first half. gets topped during the tourna for a nice, exciting one-point loss upset — Wagner and either Siena door Title was also decided dur St. Johns. The tie was broken ment. It seems unlikely, because Marist enjoyed an early first- Bruce Johnson played superbly Despite losing the Robert Mor ing the tournament with Fordham when Marist won in a shoot out, on Saturday. or FDU- Odds are one of the half lead, but squandered it as with a game-high 23 points, and ris game, Petro expressed con nobody is bringing their own rolls two teams they face will pull it grabbing top honors, followed by 3-2. Marist scorers were Peter anymore. RMC was able to capitalize on Meekins added 14. Steve Eggink, fidence that his team will be ready Nargi, Buchanan, and Jim The Coach Cometh off. Siena seems like a surprise Marist and St. John's University. finalist. several turnovers to take a 25-22 who was the team's leading scorer for tonight's tournament game The title was given to the team McKenna. Perhaps tonight we can renew By the time we all get back (and lead at the half. going into the game, played with Loyola. with the most points after playing student support with 100 or so isn't everyone anxious to do just Facing the Indians will be ... The Foxes fought back behind despite suffering.from the flu and "We have the people and the each of the four teams in the Tri- rolls. This is, after all, the con that) the new basketball coach oh, what the hell — Marist. The the long-range shooting of guard was held scoreless. bench to go a three-game tourney, Marist scored two quick goals should have been announced. The Foxes have more than a home State Conference final. Two in its semifinal match against ference championships. Roll or Tom Meekins, and took a 32-31 In last Thursday's conference but we need 100 percent effort points were given for a victory committee's goal was to present a court advantage, they have the Senior John Donovan looks for the ball from George Allen Ulster Community College and not, everybody without plane strongest bench in the conference. lead on Charles Wynn's basket in matchup with St. Francis (Pa.), from everyone," Petro said. "But and one for a tie. Along with reservations to Florida tonight name in time for negotiations and the lane with 14:03 left to play. the Foxes outrebounded the we have to get by the Loyola in the second half of Saturday's game against Robert Morris. never trailed throughout the So if they make it to Saturday Marist, Fordham and St. John's, game. Terwilliger scored the first really ought to be at the game, as a final settlement by next But that proved to be Marist's visitors by a margin of 56-24 and game first." (Photo by Jeff Kiely) Thursday. (after that 2-point win over LIU) St.^ Peter's, Fairfield, and Marist goal just two minutes into far as I'm concerned. they'll be in better physical shape Manhattan were also in the tour the game oh a pass from Bride. than anyone. Biased picks? Of nament. If by some case the press con Marist/Loyola— LIU- Jim McKenna followed with two Mixed Emotions? ference hasn't been held by then, course — aren't yours? Continued from page 12 goals, the first an unassisted score With the basketball team just check to see if the University of And if, just if, all this happens, Continued from page 12 Freshman Mark Shamley has helped with of last year's conference Rookie of the from twenty feet, and the second Year, Kevin House, who transferred to ing jack guard Robert Brown, who leads Marist lost its opening Match one game under a winning season, Virginia hasn't been eliminated Siena won't have a prayer. Only contest on a buzzer-beating shot by the rebounding, and classmate Charles to Fordham, 1-0. Coach Howard a beautiful faked shot and switch victories tonight and tomorrow from the NCAA tournament. If Wynn has emerged as an offensive threat. Wagner College. the conference with a scoring average of 19 one big upset is allowed per team, freshman guard David Gately. Goldman said he was pleased with to the other foot shot onto the up will guarantee at least a .500 Virginia's still alive and the new and the Indians will already have Marist's attempt to get ahead early in the Both will play key roles, as will 7 foot 1 The Foxes are coming off a lackluster points per game. His backcourt mates per left hand corner to put the performance against Robert Morris, and the way the team played. "There finish for the team. That will coach is still a mystery, it's a good had theirs. game will depend on the outside shooting senior center John Donovan, who has put Walter Jordan and Willie James are both were plenty of scoring chances, game out of reach. Marist could of co-captains Steve Eggink and Tom in some solid performances coming off the would like nothing better than to have a legitimate offensive threats who help have scored on several other strong showing for Petro, who is retiring we just couldn't stick it into the. Meekins, and junior point guard Bruce bench. Brown run the Blackbirds' dangerous fast back of the net." chances, especially a perfect cross Johnson, all of whom score in double On the Loyola side, another pair of after 18 years as coach of the Red Foxes. break. by Nargi which Buchanan headed Soccer team is Bermuda bound figures. Although Petro wants more inside freshmen will have a lot to do with the Loyola's tallest player is only 6 foot 6, so into the right corner which was Taylor, Shamley, and Donovan should be LIU comes off a big win at Fairleigh Marist's second match was by Tim Graham ing against some good competi scoring from his frontline players, this trio Greyhounds' success tonight. Tom against St. John's, and neither saved by Ulsters' goalkeeper. enough to do it," Goldman said. Gormley and Gately, both guards, are each able to work inside. On defense, Marist Dickinson and should be able to advance As spring-break approaches, tion as well as getting the chance This is not the first time Marist has carried the offensive load all season must slow down Hicks and must break up into Friday's semi-finals. St. Francis team could score. Sophomore Bill most of you will be making plans to see another country and averaging over 13 points per game and Tholen made several saves in the has made this trip. "We took this and must stay hot throughout the tourney- the Greyhounds'stall.offense. guards Len LaGrua and Tim Brisco will for your much needed vacation. culture." same trip four years ago," Ted Taylor, now fully recovered from a have taken some of the offensive pressure have to be on fire if the Terriers are to score last minute to allow Marist to Marist coach Goldman said he There is, however, a small group off Hicks. The Foxes shouldn't be caught off-guard salvage a tie. Marist has not played outdoors Goldman said. "That was a very bad case of the flu which has slowed him an upset. They'll also have to stop the LIU was pleased with the way the team of men who will be mixing as an eleven man unit since its good experience for the kids." • receniVy; w\\\ have to .continueto rebound In general, Head Coach Mark Amatucci as they were when Loyola last visited Mc-; Cann. Arid, as Petro said,"It's tough to running game, which, has looked came on strong after playing well business with pleasure. They are regular season, which it finished By no means will this trip be as he did against St. Francis (Pa.) last has led his team to a fine season in only its unstoppable at times. Marist entered its-third game in the opening game,- even though third year in Division One, despite the loss beat a team three times." the Marist College Soccer team. eighth in the'state, and in which strictly business, though. '"We'll Thursday, when he pulled down 17. against St. Peters needing at least they still lost. He also said he was The team will be spending it's ended in November. They have, practice in the mornings; the three goals to clinch a birth in the pleased with the play of Freshman vacation in Bermuda playing however, been playing together afternoons and evenings will be Brown- final four but could only net one, Jim McKenna, "he can. play three games against teams from indoors for a little over a month, their own, except for the nights ECAC Metro Conference Basketball Tournament . Junior Mike Terwilliger's- score anywhere on the field. He will all over the island. so they are in good shape. we have games," Goldman said. Continued from page 11 off of a give-and-go feed from develop into an excellent bother her too much. "The job is "It.should be a positive ex "I was hoping to get them out "The kids are paying for the trip Junior Tim Buchanon. The game ballplayer and will be a key to perience," said Coach Howard side sometime this week but the themselves so they are entitled to very time consuming of course, was filled with penalties as both a Marist's soccer future." Goldman. "The kids will be play some fun." but she has a very positive at March 8th, 9th and 10th weather has not been good titude and has trained extremely hard. She'll overcome it." The job has not seemed to Marist College • James J. McCann Recreation Center bother her to much. Just recently Skaters close season with loss to Kean at the Dartmouth Relays, Brown Marist College will be the host for the first ECAC Metro Conference Tournament by Peter Colaizzo The result of the move was a length-of- five goals. backfired on us." broke the American indoor record to be held at a single site. All the conference teams will be here at the McCann the-ice, 190 foot shot by Kean, which sailed "They're killing the penalty and they Earlier in the game, Kean jumped to a in the 500-meter hurdles as she The Marist men's ice hockey team con- into the open net untouched with 1:34 re would be trying to ice the puck," Graham quick 2-0 advantage and lead 3-1 after one ran a 1.10.07 seconds. She was Center on Thursday-Saturday, March 8-10 to do battle for the conference cham . eluded its season with a heartbreaking loss maining in the game. Kean now led 9-7. said. "There were too many risky chances, period. After two periods Kean held a 5-3 just .04 tenths of a second off the last week to Kean College, 9-8, in Union, Marist answered back quickly. Senior but it was his final decision.'' lead. world indoor record. pionship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. That's right, the road to N.J. center Jim McDonald, playing in his last Junior Rob Caldierosaid, "It wasn't a Marist answered with three goals at the Both Brown and her coach said the Final Four will begin right here in Poughkeepsie. After forfeiting three wins earlier in the game, fired a shot in from the blue line to bad move but we should've had another start of the third period and led 6-5 with 15 they feel that she has an excellent season because of a league roster infrac narrow the score to 9-8 with 1:25 on the guy back to protect the net." minutes remaining. opportunity to make the Olympic tion, the team finished with a dismal 1-16 clock. Caldiero did not think pulling the goalie Kean responded with three consecutive team, in which only the top three The Marist Men's Basketball team needs your help. The tournament is here on record. The Red Foxes battled to tie but could cost the Red Foxes the game. "If they goals as the Red Foxes had "a few runners are chosen. They are, Against Kean, the crucial point in the not capitalize on many scoring oppor didn't score then maybe Jimmy breakdowns in front of the net," according however, a little hesitant to make campus and we need student support to help us win and earn a bid to the NCAA. game came with 1:41 remaining and Marist tunities the rest of the game, losing by one (McDonald) wouldn't have scored in that to Graham. Graham's fifth goal then nar any predictions of her bringing trailing 8-7. A Kean player was called for a goal. situation," he said. rowed the score to 8-7. home a medal. "She'll definitely two-minute penalty, leaving Marist with a Peelor's decision to pull the goalie was Peelor defended his move, saying: "We Graham's five goals represent his highest make the team, barring any fur Ticket Prices one-man advantage the rest of the game. not popular with his players. "He's the weren't playing for the tie but for the win. total ever in a game. He credited his team ther injuries," Stegen said. "But Marist Coach Jim Peelor then opted to coach and he's got to do what's best, but It (the shot) was a freak. It went through a mates for "lots of good assists." a medal is hard to predict right Normal Price - $6.00 per day pull goaltender Chris Sked from the game, you don't pull the goalie with that much bunch of players. "They weren't tough goals, but they now." Package Price - $15.00 giving Marist a two-man advantage but no time (1:41) left," said sophomore left "By creating the 6-4 advantage we had a were more or less just being at the right "I'm sure I'll make the team," goaltender. winger Tim Graham, who led Marist with pretty good edge," Peelor said. "It just place at the right time," Graham said. Brown said. "But the Europeans Marist students only - $10.00 (tickets for all 3 days) are going to be extremely tough to beat. Just making the team is a Reserved Seating in Section 202. dream come true." Local woman's goal is Dreams and good luck seem to fall on the American athletes — Tickets may be picked up between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the McCann Center where they are least expected. Olympic gold in 1984 Just recently Bill Johnson won by Tim Graham ninth in the U.S. by Track & Field America's first gold medal in the — Marist validated ID must be presented - limit 2 tournament tickets per student. magazine. Ninth is not a spot downhill in Olympic history. And As winter slowly turns to spr Brown is used to or happy with. some of you may recall how the - WITH YOUR HELP, MARIST CAN GET TO THE NCAA. ing, our memories of America's "I was ranked second in the U.S. 1980 U.S. Hockey Team stunned efforts at the 1984 Winter Olym in 1981-82, then I pulled my the world when they stole the gold ADDED FEATURE pics are fading into the backs of hamstring and had a terrible from the owerful Russians. our minds waiting to be rekindled season in 1983 which dropped me If, however, 1984 doesn't bring in four years. For a lucky few, to ninth," Brown said. gold to Edna Brown she will not — Dorms will remain open on Friday and Saturday for those wishing to stay for however, the dream of Olympic A pulled hamstring is not the be too disappointed. "If I don't Gold has yet to be lived. only obstacle she has had to over win a medal at least I will know I the tournament. You must sign up in the Housing Office by 5 p.m. Edna Brown is one of those come in her quest to get back into gave it my best shot," she said. Friday, March 9th, 1984. lucky few. Four times a week you top form. She also works a 40 can go to the James J. McCann hour/week job at IBM. recreation center and see Miss "The job takes up a lot of Brown, a 1982 graduate of Tem energy," Brown said. "But this — The Barge (deli) will remain open Friday night for purchase of meals. ple University where she majored <»>SaveYour ...Junior Bruce Johnson had been chosen by Marist fans as spot on the Olympic team is Vision Week this year's most valuable player. Presenting the award is Pic in computer science, streaking something that I really want. I After the votes Picariello; behind him are (I. to r.) Miller representatives around the track with tremendous have the dedication and desire, so MARCH 4-10 Buy your tickets now and help support Marist Men's Basketball team in the NCAA'bid. Marti Reed and Marci Evans, and Russ Saputo, general grace, speed and agility. far things are working out well." were counted... manager of River Distributing Company.) Brown is training for a spot on Her Coach, Art Stegen, said (Photo by Jeff Kiely) the U.S. Olympic 400-meter hur that the job has not seemed to dle team and is currently ranked Continued on page 10 *Page12 • THE CIRCLE • March 8,1984, as nears byJohnBakke about a~ half dozen," he said. its selection. The Virginia coach's offered/-' '-"..'^ '••• Larranaga also praised the "We're getting into the real huts decision, they said, would be -McKiernan • said - that last program here. "The people at As the candidates for Marist's and bolts of the thing." ..,: t greatly influences by the terms of Saturday's committee meeting did Marist and the enthusiasm for the head basketball coaching job are Other candidates believed to be Marist's offer. not produce a final candidate, program is exceptional," he said. reduced to the final few, the among the finalists are: Bob McKiernan said negotiations and that the committee "very well The announcement of the new leading candidate remains Jim McKillop, head coach of Long with the remaining candidates are may meet again." r coach will not be made until after Larrahaga, an assistant coach at Island Lutheran High School in a part of ~ the final selection Larranaga, contacted in that coach's present season has the University of Virginia, The Brookville, N;Y.; Paul Cormier, process, even before, the job is Virginia, would not elaborate on been completed, including post Circle has learned. an assistant at Villanova; and Al offered anyone. "We have ex the state of his candidacy. "I have season play, committee members Sources close to the selection Skinner, one of Marist's assistant pectations and the candidates spoken to them arid they ofc have said. process said that Larranaga, coaches. have expectations," he said. "In viously have a-lot of interest in McKiernan said next week is a whom The Circle identified on The committee's selection talking with them, we can get an me," said Larranaga. "But time when a. lot of basketball would be passed on to Marist idea whether we will meet each anything further on the subject coaching decisions are made. Feb. 23 as the leading candidate, should come from up there." could be offered the position this President Dennis Murray for other's expectations. "Many of the tournaments end week. The goal for signing the review and approval, ; said "It's not a simple process," In a telephone interview, next week, and most coaching new coach had previously been set McKiernan. Then, he.-said,---he said McKiernan. "We're not just McKillop said that, to his contracts run out then. A lot of as March 15. (McKiernan) will formally offer sitting back. We're actively knowledge, he is. still under situations, of which Marist is one, Tom McKiernan, the chairman the job to the approved can talking with the last few people." consideration for the position, are settled about the same time. of Marist's search committee, didate. The committee chairman said which he said is a "top-rate" job. •.' "Everyone who applies for would neighbor confirm nor deny Sources said the • committee the job had not been offered to- "Marist is a sleeping giant. It's in these positions likes to keep hs wants to be sure Larranaga will any candidate and would not a community that will respond options open then," said that Larranaga or anyone else is a well to good basketball," he said. leading, candidate. "It's down_to^ accept the job before it finalizes comment on when it would be McKiernan. • •;k SPORTS Eight teams vie by Ian O'Connor LI.U. - St. Francis for EC AC crown (Thursday 7 p.m.) . Eight basketball teams begin night. All games are at the Mc play at the James J. McCann Cann Center, making this the first (Friday 9 p.m.) -Center today with two goals in. time the tournament is being held mind: winning the ECAC Metro at one site. Basketball Tournament and The tournament favorites Loyola - Marist getting the automatic" bid to the appear to be two-time defending (Thursday 9 p.m.) NCAA playoffs that goes along conference champion: Robert with the championship. Morris-College and Long Island Every conference team will University, which is the tourney's (Saturday 8 p.m.) participate with the exception of first seed. But there have been FJXU. -iSiena St. Francis College (Pa.), which is numerous upsets in conference (Thursday 4 p.m.) ineligible for the playoffs because play this year, fueling claims that the NCAA ruled it did not field the ECAC Metro is one of the eight men's varsity sports last East's most competitive leagues (Friday _7 p.m.) year. from top to bottom. There should The contests are at 2, 4, 7, and be several "white knucklers" R. Morris - Wagner^ 9 p;m. today, with the winners * beforeJhis championship is decid (Thursday 2 p.m.) - advancing to the semi-finals ed^ ••-.. ; ~. . tomorrow night and then to the Here is a preview of today's championship game Saturday first round games: 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 9 p.m. R. Morris (2) FDU. (3)vs. L.I.IL (1) vs. Loyola (4) vs. vs. Wagner (7) Siena (6) St. Francis (8) Marist (5) It's a game that could be decided even This could be the best of the first-round On paper, this looks like an overwhelm The Foxes get one more shot at the before it starts. Speculation exists over matchups. Fairleigh'Dickinson has had a ing mismatch pitting the conference's best Greyhounds after losing to them twice this whether Wagner's freshman sensation Ter- good season, but has struggled of late. The and worst teams. But Gene Roberti's Ter season. In the first meeting between the rance Bailey is still with the team. If there Knights come off a tough loss to LIU riers are here with a "nothing to lose" at two, Loyola snapped a Marist four-game are disciplinary problems , concerning which knocked them out of a tie for first titude and_ could surprise Long Island winning streak by using its running game. Bailey and he has left the team, the place in the conference. Siena, on the other University with a tough game. In the second contest, the Greyhounds ex Seahawks could be in for a long afternoon hand; is playing its best ball and may be the tended a Foxes losing streak to five games at the McCann Center. v- hottest team going intojihe tournament. St. Francis' hopes rest with 6 foot 8 by using their stall offense. What will The Knights are led by senior guard Mar senior center Robert Jackson, who leads Marist have to do to keep Loyola from The Colonials of Robert Morris are cus Gaither (15 ppg), whose scoring is ; the squad in both scoring and rebounding. looking to defend their league title after making it a clean sweep? down but who has become a more complete Roberti has gone as far to call him "St. . "We must control Maurice Hicks," finishing off the Red Foxes last Saturday. Francis College Basketball," but Wagner The strength of Matt Furjanic's team lies in playerunder the tutelage of first-year head Marist Head Coach Ron Petro said, referr coach Tom Green. Gaither led the league in needs a total team effort to stay with the ing to-the Greyhounds' explosive junior its senior guards, Chipper Harris • and Blackbirds. If 6 foot 10 Julian McKelly can Forest Grant. Harris is averaging over 17 scoring last year, and is a force from both guard. "We must also get ahead and stop outside and inside. shake off a nagging hand injury, Jackson them from using their four-corner of points per night and ranks third in -the will get some needed help up front. country in steals. Grant scores at a 14.0 clip Gaither is helped out by junior forward fense." • • .-•-.-_>•' and leads the team with 5.0 assists per Larry Hampton, who averages 14 ppg and Stopping Hicks is something Marist game. When this duo isn't on the run, - is one of the most effective baseline scorers LIU has had a superb year and is led by couldn't do back in January, when he junior forward Tom Underman picks up in the conference. FDU also has Greg Carey Scurry, one of the nation's leaders in scored 24 points to lead his team to what the scoring to the tune of 10.6 ppg. , Foster, one of the best 6 foot 3 rebounders both rebounding arid blocked shots. Scurry seemed to be an upset over the hosting Fox in the country, who takes in 10.1 caroms has been a force in the conference all es. Preventing the stall is something Marist The Seahawks may be without Bailey, per contest. -,':-... season, and couid dominate in the paint couldn't do a couple of weeks.ago, as but they certainly won't be without talent. Siena is paced by a pair of rugged throughout the tournament. , Loyola held the ball a considerable amount They closed out the season very strong and frontline players in Doug Poetzsch and Head Coach Paul Lizzo also has jump- in the second half before finally taking the are capable of pulling off an upset. Junior ~-' ••__ Continued on page 10 Greg Clay and sophomore Andre Van Dave Carlisle, and smooth forward Eric -•' '' . Continued on page 10 Drost are both good on the break and can Banks, who leads the squad's offense with hit from the outside. Center Greg Khaleel a 16.6 point scoring average. has shown flashes, including a 20-point The Indians also rely heavily on senior outing against Marist. Neil Kennett's squad point guard John Williams, a heady player rts inside has lost some very close games and is con who does a good job quarterbacking the sidered a more talented club than its record offense. Freshman guard Matt Brady has indicates. - been a valuable addition to this Siena team, - More basketball as he has been a clutch player from the Field - Olympian at Marist If Robert Morris takes the Seahawks and the foul line. lightly it could get burned. If Harris and Siena could be the surprise team of the - Indoor soccer Grant run the Colonial offense as they have tournament. They have peaked at the right - Thursday Morning been, RMC should take it. Wagner has to time and have been playing with con play to its best ability to pull off a victory, fidence. FDU has to regroup from the LIU - Hockey a task that only seems possible if Bailey is loss in order to hold off the surging In Quarterback there at gametime for the Seahawks. dians.