IHHHHHHL— -FEATURES- , -SPORTS- These books are just a few Center Diesa Seidel has of the sources you can find stepped up her play this for information on Black season^ becoming a History Month. For more, dorninantplayerforthe see pg.5 Red Foxes, pg. 16 the student new^ VOLUME #53 ISSUE #11 http://www.academic.marist.edu/circle FEBRUARY 10, 2000 Semi-formal a success despite minor setbacks Melanie Rago, who also coor­ dinated the dance, agreed that everyone was having a great time. "1 think the semiformal went really well," said Rago. "The DJ was really good, the food was excellent, and everyone was out on the dance floor for most of the night." Though the turnout was not as big as the coordinators ex­ pected - only 100 people at- Jended^thpse who,did come out for the dance said that they had a wonderful time. <~.. C.-"~ v!~"Pt~ Christina Muller, a junior who attended the dance, said she was delighted that she went to the semiformal. "It was a great time, and a good , . Circle photo/Nlikc Haigh opportunity to see people that I Justin Haight joined the housing staff as an RA last semester. haven't seen in a while," said Muller. "The Class of 2001 did a Circle photc/Milce Haigh very good job in' putting the Doug Deiss and Erin Hoffman at the junior semiformal. dance together." Housing has In addition to the juniors' at­ by MIOHOEIIE WILLIAMS dance is held in March, but this tendance and enthusiasm at the StaffWriter year plans had changed, leaving those in charge of coordinating dance, the chaperones that were For juniors who were looking the dance only two weeks to sell invited, including Class of 2001 to relive their prom night, or just tickets. advisor Greg Moses, also had a a new look good time. Other chaperones get away from the usual bar Ben Amarone, president of the byERICDEABILL mester, replacing Jeanne included professors Daniel scene, the Class of 2001 pro­ Class of 2001 and SGA represen­ StaffWriter Frawley, who left to pursue other vided an opportunity for stu­ tative, thought that all went well Cochese Davis and Thomas career options. John Blazek, a dents to enjoy a change of pace. despite the short notice, which Wermuth, along with mentors The Office of Housing and 1991 graduate of Texas A&M On Friday, February 4th, the the juniors were given. Mary Murphy -and Andrea Residential Life is beginning the University, has taken responsi­ Class of 2001 heldtheir.annual "Overall, it was an excellent Bertolizzi. year 2000 with a full house. bility of Champagnat Hall, re­ Junior Semi-Formal dance at the event," Amarone said. "Even Although the role of the chap­ The trump cards lie in three placing April Quigley, who also Sheraton hotel in Poughkeepsie though we only had two weeks erones was to make sure things new resident directors, four new departed because of a career from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. to sell tickets, there was a good ran smoothly, many said that it resident assistants and a hand­ change.. Tickets were $25 a person, turnout, and everyone seemed was good to see the students ful of familiar faces rejoining As for the North End of cam­ which included transportation, to be having a good time." -. outside of the classroom. staff in various places. pus, Stephanie Clary, a 1998 a buffet style dinner and a DJ. Of the many events that the Professor Thomas Wermuth, The South End of campus has graduate of SUNY New Paltz, Although a good time was had student government association who is a member of the history seen the addition of two new has become the first permanent by all who attended the dance, holds, this dance is specifically department, thought that every­ resident directors. Dulyne resident director of Marian Hall the only set back was me short geared at, and runby, the Class thing went well in spite of the Desmangles of the Bronx has this academic year. amount of time that they had to of 2001. The dance was a non­ short time they.had to put the become the resident director of Sheahan Hallfor the spring se­ ...please see HOUSING,pg. 4 sell the tickets. Usually, the profit event. ...please see FORMAL,pg. 3 WEEKLY POLL Leap year causes miscalculations byTHEACIMMINO "I don't think it's going to be contains 366 days with Feb. 29 Have you gone StaffWriter a problem," McConaghy said. as the additional day. Leap year The reason computers may occurs in years whose last two sledding yet this This leap year may cause not acknowledge 2000 as a leap digits are evenly divisible by winter? computer problems. year lies in the rules of leap year four except for century years hi: 46 Similar to Y2K, computers firstestablished in ancient Rome not divisible by 400. lo:31 were not originally designed to under the rule of Julius Caesar. This year meets the criteria for Community. 2 register the year 2000 as a leap It was devised to compensate a leap year but computers were YES NO year. for the amount of time it takes not programmed accordingly. Features ...5 38 62 Martha McConaghy, man­ for the earth to completely circle Computers may register Feb. 29 Opinion.... 8 the sun. SURVEY BY BRENDAN MCGURK ager of systems network and as March 1. A&E 11 operations at Marist, said most In the current Gregorian cal­ Ths a mmsatnt^smvrf taken firm 100 ...please seeLEAP YEAR,pg. 3 Sports 16 Marat students. places have tested the scenario. endar leap year is a year that /" "Tsmwsfam THEGIRGLE FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 3 FORMAL: 1M&P YEAR:IjCornputer glitch may FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 2 yield unpredictable complications dance the ...continued from pg.l There are two major concerns to consider if Marist computers IN YOUR OPINION night away do not comply. Security The basic operation of the Campus computers could fail and cause Briefs a crash. The second is that there could be major problems Corner Compiled by with the financial programs and Caty Heeran programs used for scheduling How do you plan on spending classes. The remedy for such an issue would involve shutting down Valentine's Day? the entire system to reset the date. If necessary, the process Yearbook Needs You! A female MidRise student was Y2K compliant, Kameran Khan, the year 2000," Khan said. "As would take a couple of hours to Calling all sophomores and knocked unconscious after Vice President of information far as I know everything should execute. juniors! The yearbook is cur­ smacking her head against her technology said. be fine just like Y2K worked rently in need of your assis­ bedpost while goofing around Marist troubleshot this prob­ "Our computers are set to out." tance with all facets of produc­ with another student in the early lem when the network became handle this just like we did with tion. Also, send any pictures hours of Monday January, 31. you would like to contribute. Call the Renyard at x2149. Eleven bottles of Honey Brown Science department offers and 6 cans of Genny Lite were taken from freshmen early 100 DaysUntU Graduation Wednesday morning, February The Class of 2000 presents 2, in the breezeway of sports medicine major a 21 Society party to celebrate ChampagnatHall. 100 Days until graduation, Fri­ by CHRIS GROGAN licensed as athletic trainers in rooms, athletic facilities, hospi­ day February, 11,10pm-12:30 Security confiscated a multi­ Editor-in-Chief New York State. tals, clinics or secondary colored pipe and a small plastic "Drawing my sorrows Students who successfully schools. a.m. The celebration takes 'Taking my mom to a "With the sexiest man bag of marijuana from a male in 10 cent wings at Those students who are un­ complete the program will also Joe Parizo, a junior who is on place in the Small Dining Phillipino midget Champagnat student around 1 Noah's." on campus, Mike decided about a major will have be eligible to sit for the certifi­ the track team, said the major will Room. Tickets are $3 in ad­ rodeo." vance and $4 at the door. One a.m., Wednesday morning, Feb. Haigh." another option beginning next cation examination administered help the sports program. drink ticket is included in the 2. ••:• semester. by the National Athletic Train­ "I' m not the least bit interested admission price and additonal A new baccalaureate program ers' Association Board of Cer­ in sports medicine," he said. "If drinks are $1 each. Marist stu­ A burnt bagel's fumes set off in athletic training was approved tification. Graduates who pass sports medicine were here, it dents only and you must be another notorious Gartland Nathan Shook Brian Close Kelly Sullivan by the Marist Board of Trust­ this exam are automatically cer­ would be good practice because 21 years of age. Commons fire drill late Friday sophomore junior sophomore ees last Saturday. tified as athletic trainers by that everyone I know is hurt." night, Feb. 4, in the F Block. A Also known as sports medi- association. According to a 1998 National .consecutive.'-fire, drill,followed : ..cine; the field of athletic train-, The New York State Education Athletic Trainers' Association Campus lyUnfatry Club the Security officer, result­ -"".. »< ;?•*. ~< -?-•> ^^-^<*>^^^->Z^^r-*^^<^<>*'<>™^.^^e>*<Tj"5'iS*^-»-t <-5-^^--C- Saturday, in theE block..French: • ing requires both a strong foun­ Department (NYSED) has also . survey, the job market for certi­ Announcement ing in theconfiscationofle- - - At 3:03 a m.- on,Feb^7,'two xm-> v^to-jnfornvsjtudents»thafcihu-*- : fries frying in melted butter was dation in basic science andprac-' approved the.