Thursday Non-Profit Org. NOV13.1986 U. a Postage PAID Volume 6b Bronx, New York Number 26 Permit No. 7608 Thin Ice Fordhatn University, New York —see centerfold * * 'Parents might not As parents arrive... understand the inten- tion of the word m s "mandatory.' They may Admissions Pulls Posters £ misinterpret the poster *& and our intentions.'' for Drag/Alcohol Lecture —Gr^ Pappas by Jacqueline Hattar posters, the University attempted to "hide" Posters publicizing Tuesday's mandatory the issue. freshman lecture on drugs and alcohol were "I think that they are hiding things. ordered removed last Friday by Richard Avi- There is a problem on this campus because on table, director of admissions, because prospec- weekends, students are going out just to get tive freshmen and their parents were to visit drunk and that fact shouldn't be hidden," the University Saturday and Sunday. said Kristin Pastore, FC'90. Avitable was unavailable for comment. John Julio, FC'90, and Prakesh Krish- Avitabile's office contacted Greg Pappas, nan, FC'90, both agreed that the posters director of Freshman Orientation, to ask if he would not have created a negative impression agreed with the move. on parents. Pappas said that he told the Admissions "Parents should be proud that Fordham Office he would not object to the removal of is educating us about drugs," Krishnan said. the posters. He added that the posters most Julio added: "It's not that the University is likely were removed so that any false impres- condoning drugs and alcohol." sions which parents may derive from such a Thomas Figlioli, CBA'90, who served as lecture title would be avoided. a tour guide for parents and prospective stu- "Parents might not understand the inten- dents last weekend, said that the removal of tion of the word 'mandatory.' They may mis- the posters was not right but said that he did interpret the poster and our intentions," understand the University's aim to present a Pappas said. positive first impression. Freshmen participating in the mandatory Figlioli, however, said that he did not lecture were strongly opposed to the Univer- agree with the Admissions Office's decision to sity's decision to remove the posters. prohibit tour guides from showing Hughes "I don't think it was necessary to take Hall because it is a "rowdy" dormitory. down the posters," said Mary Gerencser, The University did show off its newest CBA'90. "The University was trying to residence hall, Sesquicentennial, to parents, inform students of the risks of taking drugs Figlioli said. Under present plans, Sesquicen- and alcohol." tennial Hall will not be a dormitory next fall Some students said that by removing the but rather an office building. Posters such as this one were taken down before parents arrived. USG Defines Frat / Society Status h> Kulh Harris and Matthew Browne societies, the USG proposal said that academic United Student Government passed a achievement is an important goal to work to- recommendation defining its support of soci- ward because it reflects favorably on the entire cs vvill) discriminatory admission policies at Fordham community. USG also made a dis- «s meeting last Thursday. tinction between the discriminatory aspects of riie recommendation affected four types academic honor societies and other social or- °| societies: academic honor societies, service ganizations. ratcrnuies, pre-professional fraternities and "Academic honor societies is [sic] a goal The USG Executive Board hopes that its recommendation will be looked upon highly by the ial fraternities. that all students may strive for, the limits of University Administration. USG granted recognition, eligibility for membership being clear to all," the proposal cscni ActivitieS s Council funding and cligi- said. "There is a difference between gaining lor club space to academic honor soci- admission to a society based upon a pledging w,; and'pre-professional fraternities period and/or a selection committee and gain- ' r e; ing admission based upon academic achieve- ' It is the A dministration that will make the I , panted recognition and eligibility for ,'". sl'ace but not SAC funding. Social fra- ments." imics were granted recognition but not eligi- Concerning service fraternities, the UbG final decision." ""Yor dub space or SAC funding. proposal said that such organizations should ln ca —Sandra DiGiorgio "ing for full support of academic 2/THE RAM/Thursday, November 13,1986 P THE CAB CALENDAR !«** Friday, November 14 Tuesday, Fordham women's basketball team November 18 competes in an exhibition game Special Events, a committee of Wednesday, against McGIII, 7:30 p.m., home. C.A.B., presents College Bowl—"The November 19 Varsity Sport of the Mind," entry fee Saturday, of $5. CINEVENTS, a committee of C.A.B., Circle for Catholic Thought—Rev. presents Jules and Jim. November 15 William Dysh, S.J., speaks on "Grace: Special Events, a committee. of Amazing and Otherwise," Music C.A.B., presents College Bowl—"The The Campus Activities Board is proud Room at 12:30 p.m. Varsity Sport of the Mind," entry fee to present the "Rebel Souls," a con- of $5. temporary reggae band at 10:30 in the Guest Speaker Olivia Gahns from Ramskellar. American Victim of Abortion in Wash- MEN'S BASKETBALL-Fordham vs. ington, D.C., room 236 MGC at 12:30 the Irish National Team in an exhibi- W.A.C. sponsors a Scavenger Hunt. p.m. tion game, 7:30 p.m. at home. FOOTBALL—Fordham vs. C.W. The Political Science Dept., Intern- Irish Night in the 'Skellar. Post—away, 1 p.m. ship Program, presents a discussion Mary O'Dowd in concert, MGC a* 9:30 of the Urban Fellows Program and p.m. Summer Management Internship Pro- WFUV will broadcast the game and Monday, gram, Dealy 208A at 1:30 p.m. concert. The International Black Students November 17 Union presents Black Alumni of Ford- Career Planning and Placement of Special Events, a C.A.B. committee, ham: return to tell of their successes Lincoln Center sponsors a Law Panel presents College Bowl—"The Varsity and provide career opportunities for for Undergraduates in Lincoln Center Sport of the Mind," entry fee of $5. undergraduates, in the Faculty Faculty Lounge from 3-5 p.m. Lounge at 7 p.m. The Department of Sociology and An- Thursday, thropology presents "What Can I Do Cultural Affairs, With a Bachelor's Degree in Sociol- a committee of C.A.B. November 20 ogy?"—a film followed by an in- be selling tickets for formal discussion in MGC room 235 CINEVENTS, a committee of C.A.B., at 10:30 a.m. The Nutcracker presents Sweet Liberty. lor $14. The show will be The Department of Theology presents Friday, December 5, Special Events, a committee of Rev. Charles E. Curran of Catholic C.A.B., presents College Bowl—"The bus leaves at 6 p.m. University of America speaking on Varsity Spirit of the Mind," entry fee ''Being Catholic and Being T.O.P., a committee of C.A.B. of $5. presents American" in MGC Ballroom at 8 p.m. Open Mike Night II on Friday, November 14 at 9 p.m. in the'Skellar Use this form to list events in the CAB Calendar Sponsoring Group. Address Description of Event. Date: _ Place _ Time — .Admission Requirements. Of Interest To: D College • CBA • General Public D E: M ND t 4 PM • Members of Fordham University Only R^n J'i!!1 , ,P fI? 1 Upon completion of this form, please return to: CALENDAR COMMITTEE Campus Center Director's Office THE RAM/Thursday, November 13,1986/3 New Speakers Policy Feminist Pally Sparks Pally Controversy Lectures on Pornography by Tom DiLenge Rusty Harold, FC'88, a member of PSA, id you know that the Administration said that when he went to the Student Activi- inserted a new clause in the Student ties Office to get approval for the posting of and Meese Commission Dand Residential Life Handbook which flyers about Pally's lecture, Wendy Wollner, by Aleksandrs Rozens jives the University a right to prohibit any assistant director of student activities, Marcia Pally, a feminist and anti-censor- speaker from appearing on campus whose informed him that there might be a problem ship leader, lectured at Fordham last Tuesday •iews "contradict the educational philosophy with her lecturing on campus. Harold added on the Meese Commission and its campaign if the University"? that Wollner then told him about the new against pornography. "It seems more According to Michael Sullivan, assistant clause in the Student Handbook, and that the Pally reviewed policies of the Meese jean of students for student activities, the ad- University did not have to grant PSA permis- Commission and described the Commission's reasonable that dendum regarding speakers was inserted main- sion to bring Pally to campus. categories of sex in pornography. She called ly due to the C.I.A. controversy last year. According to Harold, Wollner asked him the anti-pornography movement a "red violence against women "Popular perception was that it was Dr. specifically if Pally intended to condemn herring luring us away from the true sources of |Ruth.,.but I think the real issue that sparked Fordham for its gay/lesbian policy, referring sexism and its solutions." begins with economic he speech policy was the C.I.A.," Sullivan to the University's refusal to recognize Ford Pally challenged claims made by the said. ham Lesbians and Gays (F.L.A.G.) as a cam- commission that pornography incites vio- discrimination..." The new policy was put to its first test two pus organization. lence. weeks ago, as Marcia Pally, a well-known Wollner could not be reached for com- "It seems more reasonable that violence —Marcia Pally writer and film critic who has been affiliated ment.