Voíume loo Issue # 5 The Student Newspaper of Alfred University November 8, 2005 What's Unfair media coverage in Israeli-Palestinian conflict KATHLEEN KIELY Jerusalem. said Baker. CO-FEATURES EDITOR Larry Greil, professor of sociology and Journalists tend to cover the easy story, he faculty advisor to Hillel, brought Baker to said. There are over 2,000 journalists cover- Foreign journalists often favor the Palestinian AU. An active audience of some 55 people ing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and each vie w of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israeli attended the speech in Nevins Theater in one wants to have his story aired or printed. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Senior Foreign Powell Campus Center. "Journalists end up presenting "bad cover- Press Coordinator David Baker told Alfred Journalists find it easier to portray the age" because of a knee-jerk tendency to go University students, faculty and Alfred com- Palestinian side of the struggle between the for [blood] and gore [regardless of) the truth," munity members Oct. 27. two peoples according to Baker. said Baker. "The world view of the story is one-sided," "It is hard for journalists to portray the The truth is that both nations are suffering, he said. "For too many journalists the actual Israeli fears of Palestinian terrorism, but it Baker said. On one hand, the Palestinians are photo provided story has taken a backseat to sensational- is easy to show Israeli tanks rolling through living in poverty, making an average of $150 ism." Palestinian neighborhoods," said Baker. a week. They are often discriminated against, the bus downtown [in Israel] for fear that it Baker's job is responsible for giving the The Israelis and Palestinians are engaged in injured or killed by Israeli soldiers, he said. [the bus] may be attacked. LOCAL official Israeli point of view to the media a "media war," and one that the Palestinians But, on the other hand, Palestinian terror- "That is not normal," he said. "Her child- media. • are winning, he said. Israel is a "world power," ists have killed many Israelis. The Israelis live hood has been taken away from her." UNCOVER MYTHS Baker, originally from Queens, N.Y., while the Palestinians live in a "fourth-world" their lives with daily threats, such as suicide Baker will continue to fight the "media EMBEDDED IN THE has been working and living in Israel for existence. bombers blowing up falafel stands. war" and says that he is honored to do this • "GYPSY" CULTURE. the past 20 years. Since 2000, he has been As a result, Palestinians are often por- For this very reason Baker said that he for his country. © Sharon's senior foreign press coordinator in trayed in the media more sympathetically, would not let his 16-year-old daughter ride TURN TO PAGE 3 Pumpkins carve up holiday cheer! Out" in the workplace JESSICA HENDERSON Questions of acceptability on resume and interview STAFF WRITER Free pumpkins for carving and JESSICA HENDERSON accepting. yummy treats for eating filled the STAFF WRITER Woughter agreed with a student that you Atrium Lounge in Powell on Oct. should listen for the use of pronouns and get 27. Job interviewing is more stressful when a feel for the environment. She added that This was the 10 annual Jack- faced with the decision of whether or not you should ask an employer if they have a O-Lantern carving event organized to tell an employer if you are gay, les- diversity-training program. by Student Activities. Around 45 bian, bisexual or transgender, Acting Woughter said students not sure whether pumpkins were purchased from Vice President of Student Affairs/Career they want to out themselves can still use Kent Farms in Andover and stu- Development Center Director Kathy their work in organizations like Spectrum FEATURES dents, staff and faculty were able Woughter told Spectrum members Oct. 26 on their resume. Below are examples of to take a pumpkin home or stay in in the Multicultural Suite. resume entries for those "not sure yet" MASTERCLASS Powell to carve it out. Many participants left their pumpkins behind to be judged. "Be prepared to discuss your skills," said whether they want to out themselves, and PERFORMANCE The day after the event was judging day. All those who passed the carved pumpkins in Woughter. "The interview should focus on those ready to be out and proud. Woughter ENLIGHTENS Powell were allowed to vote on the best design. In first place was Clarissa Gerber, receiv- that. Make them want to hire you [first]." suggests the following versions: ing a $30 gift certificate to the book store, second Lauren Celentano, receiving a $20 gift STUDENTS. Woughter spoke with Spectrum because certificate and in third place was Jared Cavaliere, receiving a $10 gift certificate. many college students in the GLBT commu- "Not sure yet" version: This is always a fun event, said Student Activities Secretary Nancy Baker. It is also amaz- nity are unsure if they should bring up their Anti-Discrimination student organization, TURN TO PAGE 4 ing to see students who have never carved a pumpkin. Baker always feels rewarded when sexuality in a job interview. Woughter also Alfred University she is able to teach a student how to carve out the insides of a pumpkin and show them the provided practical examples of how to write Publicity Chair, 2004-Present different ways to make a pumpkin funny, scary or even cute. about Spectrum involvement on a resume, -Organized several campus-wide events and Several people stopped by the table to see the designs of some creative pumpkin design- depending on if a GLBT student wants to fundraisers ers and children from Alfred Montessori came to campus to look at them as well, added boldly out himself or herself or risk doing -Created organization website Baker. Student Activities would like to thank all those who made the event as good as so. About 38 students attended her talk. -Co-created a film festival with Alternative pumpkin pie! Students should decide how comfortable Cinema PHOTOS BY JESSICA HENDERSON they would be coming out to an employer, she said. While waiting for the interview, "Out" version: they should walk around and look at maga- Spectrum GLBT Student Organization, zines lying around and hangings on the wall, Alfred University to try to get an idea of an employer's atti- Publicity chair, 2004-Present tude toward GLBT issues and employees. -Organized campus-wide events including If someone is not accepting of GLBT the Glam Slam, National Coming Out Day, A&E people, you might not be able to deal with and Gay Pride Week that on a daily basis. The number one rea- -Created the Spectrum website, www.gay- son people choose to work somewhere is alfred.com LEARN TO MAKE based on location, the second reason is sal- -Worked with Alternative Cinema to create SOME DELICIOUS ary. With that said, the number one reason the first Gay and Lesbian Film Week. THANKSGIVING people leave jobs is because they do not like "It [being GLBT in the job market] is DISHES. their supervisor. such a largely over-looked subject in the What can one do before an interview GLBT community," said sophomore com- TURN TO PAGE 5 to help determine if an employer is "gay munication studies major/and Spectrum co- friendly?" Woughter asked her audience to president Jessica Barnthouse. "Having the throw out suggestions. One student replied, CDC speak to us about applying for jobs "See if your 'gaydar' goes off." Another was very informative and helpful." G> audience member responded if your inter- viewer seems to be a GLBT person, this could be a helpful sign that the company is Options for future found at Graduate School Fair CRYSTAL CRAFT This year's grad fair received a large turn- leges and universities to participate in the yet. STAFF WRITER out from AU's "faculty and staff, as well as grad fair because AU is located in such a McFadden said that he would like to thank students. remote place, said McFadden. "Bringing in all of the AU students, faculty and staff who A&E Anxious Alfred University students flooded "It went really well," said Mark recruiters can be a challenge.'' attended the grad fair, and particularly the to this year's grad fair in hopes of gaining McFadden, assistant director of the career Regardless of AU's remote location, this psychology and science departments for better direction toward their future. counseling services. "We had more stu- THE GIRLS'GUIDE TO year's grad fair received its best turnout making the grad fair such a success. © . "I went to the grad fair to better under- dents than ever before." HUNTING AND FISHING- •Hffi&KMiiiM stand the choice I have to make," said AU's grad fair did not only have a posi- FLOP OR NOT? Timothy Corbette, senior communication tive affect on potential students wanting studies major. to go to graduate school, but the colleges TURN TO PAGE 5 "It helped me to understand what it takes who participated in this event did as well. to get into a program. I didn't know before The grad fair gives publicity to schools that that some programs are only one-year students may have never heard of before. long," he said. Although students may not attend these This year's grad fair was held on Oct. 25 schools in the future, the information given in the Knight Club of the Powell Campus helps them make the best choice for their Center. Students crowded the Knight Club career goals. from noon to 2 p.m.