Comedic Triple Threat Takes on Salem State
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Comedic Triple Threat Takes on Salem State
INSIDE NEWS ARTS FEATURES Student Entrepreneur Pg 5 Artist of the Week Pg 10 Happy Homecoming Pgs 14 & 15 Comedic Triple Threat Thugs Tussle at MSA Mixer Campus Police Call 2 Injured, 7 Arrested Takes on Salem State Security Adequate At So. Campus Dance Volume 82, Issue 4 The Independent Voice of Salem State College Students October 18, 2006 By Giovanni Albanese Jr. News Editor By Paul Collins Contributing Editor Although two guests of a dance run by the Multicultural Student Association on were stab victims, William Anglin, chief of Public Safety, feels all measures were taken for the event to be a safe one. Over the past 12 years, according to Anglin, all Salem State College events have followed the same procedures to ensure the safety of the students, guests and officers who attend. In the last three years, communication between Public Safety and student groups and clubs has improved, which has led to better safety at school-sponsored events, according to Anglin. At the dance Oct. 5, there were eight screeners at the doors checking identification of students and guests. Each screener is a student trained by Public Safety. Confusion tore through South Campus late Thursday night, Oct. 5, after seven men were arrested, two of whom were stabbed, during a dance at the Harrington gymnasium. Five hundred people, 200 of whom were not Salem State students, attended the Multicultural Student Association event. It turned ugly at around midnight, when a fight Shane Rodriguez broke out over a young woman, according to police officials. According to a City of Salem police report, two young men, “engaged in physical combat,” began approaching Patrolman Michael Dunn of the Salem Police Department. It is still unknown who started the VP Theberge Resigns from SGA continued on page 22 page 8 Log Photo by Jeanette Holliday The Salem State Log 352 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970-5353 Rosemarie Theberge, right, vice president of the Student Government Association, has chosen to relinquish her title, and details surrounding her resignation are scant. The exact circumstances surrounding Theberge’s decision to step down are unclear. In her resignation letter, she stated that her two jobs and junior education block kept her too busy to fulfill her duties. The letter was read aloud at the SGA meeting on Oct. 10. Thus far, the SGA has been reluctant to disclose any information about the situation. Pat Vitalone, executive of public relations would not shed any light on the circumstances. Vitalone said he was not, “at liberty to comment,” per order of SGA President Mike Mitchell. According to Vitalone, Mitchell would be the only person handling questions. However, Mitchell ignored repeated attempts to disclose any information. At this time it is not certain who will replace Theberge, or if elections will be held. Theberge ran uncontested for the position of vice president, and took continued on page 22 command in late April. She was previously a SGA senator and the student trustee. Theberge was absent from the two SGA meetings prior to the announcement of her resignation. —Meghan Griffin FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 130 SALEM, MA Page 2 The Salem State Log The Salem State Log [email protected] 352 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970 editorial: 978-542-6649 advertising: 978-542-6448 Editor in chief Benjamin Navon, [email protected] Managing editor Donny MacLaren, [email protected] Advertising Christopher Misterka, manager [email protected] Adviser Dr. Brett M. Rhyne, [email protected] Arts Keri Mucci, editor Allison Dick, Katherine McManus, associate editors [email protected] Circulation Chris Linskey, manager [email protected] Contributing editors Paul Collins, Jessica Marie Rockwood [email protected] Editors emeritus Erik Johnson, Brittany Quaglieri [email protected] Editorial assistant Jacqueline Fuller Features Nikki Blinow, editor Lindsey Davis, associate editor [email protected] News Heather Hopkins, Giovanni Albanese Jr., editors Meghan Griffin, associate editor [email protected] Photography Jeanette Holliday, editor [email protected] Production Jeannine Heisey, manager Karen Dean, designer [email protected] Sports Kristen Morneau, editor Nick Curcuru, associate editor [email protected] Writing Coach Dr. Ellen Golub [email protected] Danielle Anderson Ray Allen Steven Bartlett Sarah Bernardi Ray Brackett J. Carr Sarah Correia Kristin Danielson Joshua Del Gaizo Krista Dugar Chelsea Ezzo Brian Filipiak Eric Goldberg Ashley Gookin Cory Higgins Colleen Hogan LeeAnn Kafer Michael Keegan Keith Knight Amy LaFave Amanda Lane Staff Meredith Lang Brian Lepire Kerri McQueen Shaheen Mohammadipour Kate Moses Ann Marie Nicholas Lisa Nichols Jason Parrella Joey Perna Efrain Ponce Kristen Sacco Joshua Santa-Cruz Joe Scapiccio Crystal Silva Christine Simoncini Stefanie Smith David Stewart Colleen Thibault Marea Tith Laura Webster David Willis Salem State Police Log Monday, October 2 TRESPASSING Trespassing/State Property Monday at 16:06 Location: LIBRARY Summary: RP called to report youths skateboarding down the stairs of the library court yard area. One party with numerous tresspass warnings issued. One party under arrest. Matt Nelson, dob 5/10/89, 60 Moffitt Rd Salem, MA. Three other parties given verbal warnings. Thursday, October 5 ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS Liquor Laws Thursday at 23:04 Location: PEABODY HALL Summary: RA reports an intoxicated male student is stumbling around on the first floor. Officer requests ambulance. NSA on arrival. DISTURBANCE Noise Complaint Thursday at 23:33 Location: BATES COMPLEX Summary: RA reports a suspected party in Bld. 10C. Officer reports the door was opened and then slammed shut. Alcohol was observed. The RA will be writing up the residents for the liquor violation Friday, October 6 ASSAULT Fight Friday at 00:04 Location: HARRINGTON BUILDING Summary: Fight at function, one party has been stabbed in the hip. All SPD units dispatched. Lynn and Swampscott PD responding. SFD has called for an ambulance. SSC Officer off to SPD. RA from Bates, requesting an officer to do a round. Pablo Espiritusanto 06/26/88 15 Sumner Av Roslindale, Ma Arrested for disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, assault and battery on police officer. MEDICAL Medical Assist, Alcohol Related Friday at 01:27 Location: PEABODY HALL Summary: RA reports intoxicated party from earlier is again causing trouble on the 4th floor. Officer and rescue in route. One male party being transported to Salem Hospital. DISTURBANCE Disorderly Conduct Friday at 02:40 Location: PEABODY HALL Summary: Front desk reports a group of males having a heated argument. Group dispersing as units are arriving. One individual seen throwing a wallet and moving away from it. Party is WMS positive for a warrant out of Lynn District Court. Officer transporting party to SPD. Malary, Jahi DOB 03/14/88 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMS. Suspicious Circumstances Friday at 07:47 Location: HARRINGTON BLDG. LOT (FRO Summary: Facilities manager reports workers found a knife behind the international house MEDICAL Any Medical Assist, Non-Alcohol Related Friday at 12:21 Location: ELLISON CAMPUS CENTER Summary: Report of female party that ingested large amount Ibuprofen. Officer and NSA responding, student transported to NSMC Wednesday, October 11 ASSAULT Simple Assault & Battery Wednesday at 21:40 Location: PEABODY HALL Summary: Officer out to speak with student who News reports being accosted by an older looking male described as white a male ,gray beard, wearing a black ski hat in his 40’s.Notified Salem Police of description. Officer checking Canal St. and Bertini’s Restaurant. Thursday, October 12 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMS. Suspicious Circumstances Thursday at 12:05 Location: ADMISSIONS OFFICE Summary: Officer to retrieve a red back pack containing what appears to be a thirty pack of beer. Item picked up and only contains two full cans. MEDICAL Medical Assist, Alcohol Related Thursday at 23:31 Location: CENTRAL CAMPUS R.H. Summary: RA reports an intoxicated party who is sick in RM. 213. 11:35 request for the ambulance. 11:42 rescue on arrival. North Shore has that party restrained, and is transporting to Salem Hospital. 202 escorting rescue to the hospital. Friday, October 13 DISTURBANCE Disorderly Conduct Friday at 00:09 Location: PEABODY HALL Summary: RA reported a fight outside of the building. GOA, area witnesses described the fight as a scuffle and one party was bleeding slightly from his nose. The RA reported one alleged party left the area and the other went to his room. MEDICAL Any Medical Assist, Non-Alcohol Related Friday at 03:01 Location: PEABODY HALL Summary: Front desk reports a party is in the lobby that may be suffering from hypothermia. Dispatch request for ambulance. 3:13 rescue on arrival. 107 reports that individual is being transported to Salem Hospital. The RA on duty will notify the RD. S. MEDICAL Any Medical Assist, Non-Alcohol Related Friday at 15:20 Location: CHILD CARE BUILDING Summary: Caller reports of a child who has fallen down a set of stairs. Caller also reports that the child is bleeding from the mouth and is semi conscious. Mother of the child refused medical transportation. Saturday, October 14 MEDICAL Medical Assist, Alcohol Related Saturday at 02:09 Location: PEABODY HALL Summary: Front desk reports a female in the 7th floor bathroom vomiting from alleged alcohol intoxication. Rescue in route. Officer reports party is unresponsive. Rescue transporting party to Salem Hospital. Corrections Due to a typographical error, the article on the Rape Agression Defense Class on page 4 of the previous issue of The Log, Lieutenant Steve Turcotte’s name was not spelled correctly. Due to reporting errors, the program was incorrectly described as “not really in demand.” The program that is not in demand is called Advanced RAD. The Log regrets these errors. The Salem State Log News Popular Web Sites Have Become Tools for Background Checks Page 3 By Shawn Mille Log Staff tographs and provocative comments about drinking, recreational drug use and sexual exploits in what some mistakenly believe Many think as the tagline states, is relative privacy.” Myspace and all the other Web sites are “Myspace is a place for friends.” However, they couldn’t be more wrong. More and not just friends anymore. As awareness more employers and organization leaders increases numerous groups of people are are using Myspace and FaceBook as a tool beginning to catch on. Is privacy being violated, or is a mistake to acquire information on individuals. What most students do not realize is that being made? Either way students are receiving lectures or not getsome companies, such as L’Oreal and Goldn one instance, ting jobs due to them themselves, man Sachs, who recruit some members of expressing which many could interpret on college campuses, use sites like FaceBook the Residence Hall as a violation of First rights. and Myspace to con- Association were Amendment Research has shown that the duct background checks brought in to have word speech in the First on seniors looking for discussions about Amendment has been debattheir first job. Here at Salem State, incriminating photo- ed about being extended to a some advisors are doing graphs found on generous sense of “expression,” which includes: verthe same “background checks” on their organi- Myspace, FaceBook bal, non-verbal, visual and and Webshots. symbolic messages zation members. “It’s not right, it’s our perIn one instance, some members of the Residence Hall Associa- sonal stuff,” said Adam Cormier, former tion were brought in to have discussions RHA member. “For something that could about incriminating photographs found on be a violation of our First Amendment rights, should not be used to threaten Myspace, FaceBook and Webshots. “Mathew Chetnik [RHA Advisor] called careers or futures.” But until this debate has been settled, me into his office and told me that someone had faxed him my Myspace page and those whom have Myspace or FaceBook Mathew asked me to look at a picture,” accounts should take advantage of the prisaid Ashton Bragg, former RHA member. vacy options before they too, become vic“He also told me that my future in the tims of “Myspace stalking.” organization could be at risk.” Alan Finder also wrote in his article that, Shawn Mille’s e-mail address is “students often post risque or teasing [email protected] I Partick Dawley & Patrice DiPietro Photo courtesy of Getty Images Page 4 News The Salem State Log News Briefs Trustee, Administrator Tussle over School Auto Fleet Management At the monthly Board of Trustees meeting Oct. 12, Vice Chairperson James M. Hobin Jr. asked interim Vice President of Administration and Finance Joseph Donovan why the lease for two campus police cruisers was tacked on to the student fee increase that was voted June 7. Hobin said these expenditures should be listed as a capital expense and as such be included in the college’s operating budget, not paid for by increasing the fees students are required to pay. Donovan said the Commonwealth of Massachusetts mandates capital expenses be no less than $50,000, while the total lease for the two cruisers amounted to $21,000. However, Donovan agreed these expenditures should be accounted for in the operating budget and that more oversight was needed in order to provide accurate financial planning for vehicle replacement. Consequently, the Board will entertain a motion to create and staff a fleet manager position to manage all the vehicles registered to the college. Chairperson of the Board Howard Wayne excused himself early from the meeting to “watch the B.C. game.” —Benjamin Navon Water Service Interrupted The City of Salem shut off the water to Harrison Road Oct. 16, in order to connect Harrison Road to the newly installed city water main. The water service was restored the same afternoon. There was no water service to Harrington Building, Bates Complex, Academic Building, Alumni House and the Child Care facility during that time. Consequently, undergraduate day classes at South Campus were canceled. The Child Care facility and the offices in the aforementioned buildings were also closed Oct 17. Classes resumed at South Campus Oct. 17, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Sunday Ten November, Callan Theater, 2 p.m. Catholic Mass, ECC MLK Rm., 7.p.m 22 Catholic Mass, ECC MLK Rm., 7 pm SGA Haunted Happenings, ECC, 1 p.m. 29 Monday Community Time, 11 a.m. PC Ghosthunter John Zaffis, ECC Vets Hall 1st Quarter Classes End Junior Advising Begins (thru 10/24) 23 Freshman Advising Begins, (thru 11/1) SOAS Open Forum, Ecc Underground, 2:30 p.m. Last Day to Add 2nd Quarter Class 30 Students at the Bates complex were asked to plan their water needs prior to the shutoff. They were warned that may experience brown water when the water service is restored. The college reminded students to run cold water only until clear when the water service resumes. Classes in other campus locations were held as scheduled. —Benjamin Navon Scholarship to be Named in Honor of Late Professor A scholarship has been created for students who are secondary education minors in memory of professor emeritus, Dr. Michael Prochilo. Dr. Prochilo, who was influential in the program’s success, died of cancer earlier this academic year. The English department who created this scholarship in his memory is seeking donations to attain their $5,000 goal. Any and all contributions will be greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to: Salem Foundation. For more information about how to donate or on the scholarship itself please contact Patricia Buchanan at 978-542-6237 or [email protected]. —Alexandra Slazar New Islamic Monotheism Association Invited All to Join The newly formed Islamic Monotheism Association of Salem State College invites all students regardless of race or creed to join. While many members of the organization are in fact Muslim, the IMA readily welcomes those nonMuslims wishing to join. The group meets on the third Monday of each month during community time from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in the prayer room, located in MH227. Throughout October, the month of Holy Ramadan, the IMA will also host meetings on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s from 6:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. “We are certain there are many students that do not know about the IMA, here at Salem State, and we would like the entire community to learn more about our group,” said Odsen Piton, IMA president. The main focus of the IMA is to bridge the gaps between Muslim and non-Muslim students through discussion and light debate, nurturing their understanding of Islamic life. The group feels that meeting on a weekly basis is a powerful way to achieve this goal, as well as a means of helping students develop new ideas on how they can affect the SSC community in a positive way. Students that would like to learn more about the IMA can contact them via email at, [email protected]. —Jonathan Lunde “Ten November” Officially Opens The Theater Department’s production of Ten November opened on Thursday, October 12. In addition to opening night, performances include October 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, and 22- all beginning at 8 pm. The show, written by Steven Dietz, is a “docu-drama”, directed by Tom Luddy. All shows will be presented in the Callan Studio Theater. Tickets for general admission are $15, student and senior citizen tickets are $10, and Salem State College student tickets will be free with a student ID. MTA members get $5 off the price of admission. To reserve tickets, contact Ann Hall at 978-542-6290 October —Mary Bridges Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Field Hockey vs. Bridgewater 3 p.m. Catholic Prayer ECC 204, 3 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs Elms, 6 p.m. MSA & PC Rock the Mic, ECC Vets Hall, 7 p.m. PC Fright Fest Susan Schwalb-Silverpoint Lecture, 1 p.m. Winfisky Art Gallery Exhibit, (thru 11/16) 1st Quarter Final Exams Begin (thru 10/26) PC Movie “Pirates of the Caribbean II,” ECC Vets Hall, 7 p.m. Halloween 24 31 18 PC Pumkin Carving, Commons, 11 a.m. Sophomore Advising Begins (thru 10/27) Catholic Prayer, ECC 204, 3 p.m. 25 Friday Resume Critiques, 1-3 p.m. Protestant S.J. Meeting, ECC Rm. 204, 4 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. UMass Dartmouth, 6 p.m. Just Jazz: SSC Jazz Ensemble. CC Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Ten November, Callan Theater, 8 p.m. Sr. Advising Begins thru (10/20) Sports Fans’ Madness Night, O’Keefe Gym, 8 p.m. PC Six Flags Trip, 3 p.m. HR/CMS Payroll Pay Day Ten November, Callan Theater, 8 p.m. SGA Group & Club Meeting, ECC MLK Rm., 4 p.m. Volleyball vs. Framingham, 7 p.m. MSA Halloween Party, S. Campus Gym, 9 p.m. 2nd Quarter Classes Begin 19 26 20 27 Saturday Field Hockey vs. Westfield, 12 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Bridgewater, 3 p.m. Ten November, Callan Theater, 8 p.m. 21 Admissions Open House, 10 a.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Westfield, 1 p.m. 28 The Salem State Log News Page 5 Student By Day, Entrepreneur By Night By Meredith Lang Log Staff Emily Aarons would love to have a boxer puppy. However, she knows that now is not the time in her life to take on more responsibility. The 24 year old Beverly resident is a full-time student at Salem State, and she is co-owner of Body & Soul Massage & Wellness Center in Salem. Aarons received her massage therapy training at the Polar Realization Institute in Ipswich, following her high school graduation in 2000. She began her career at Salem State in 2003 starting as a part-time evening student. During this time, she worked as a receptionist for Hall Sheet Metal in Middleton, while working as a massage therapist for Salem Bodywork Cooperative. Her schedule was demanding, but not exciting. “My schedule was just so boring,” Aarons said. This boredom motivated Aarons to take classes fulltime. She majored in public relations and minored in management, both of which have helped her develop her business. Not only does she work as a massage therapist, but she also handles the public relations and the office work. When a customer walks into Body & Soul, dim lighting and a faint scent of massage oil greets them. Patrons can receive a variety of treatments including an intuitive massage, a treatment that guides the therapist to the root of the issue, or polarity therapy, a form of bodywork that works with the human energy field, and helps remove blockages from your energy system that may be causing pain or illness. The therapists at Body & Soul are not competitive with one another. There are regular customers, but they do not see specific employees, Aarons said. Furthermore, Aarons does not look at other businesses as competition. When she opened in February 2005, Aarons made a point to visit her local competitor. She walked into Laura Lane’s Skin Care and introduced herself. She shook her hand and said “We’re going to be great friends,” and they are. Each business refers the other and they work together to make the clientele happy. She will put her friendly competition in the limelight, as long as the customers get what is good for them, she said. Aarons is currently taking five classes on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, and she works all other days, except Sunday. She works 20 hours at Body & Soul, but her day does not end there. “I always tell my boyfriend, you come home from work and you’re done,” she said. “I’m not done for the day.” Aarons works 20 hours at home, and Body & Soul participates in local events around the city, the most recent being the “Down & Dirty Duathalon.” The month of October is her busiest, even though her customers tend to avoid Salem’s center, where her business is located, before Halloween. “They say ‘I am not going anywhere near that place,’ as soon as Halloween comes around,” Aarons said. Five months ago, Aarons started a networking group, following her win at the student business plan competition at the Enterprise Center. She teaches her 80 contacts which include nutritionists, chiropractors and yoga teachers, about marketing their businesses, and each owner gives a presentation at the network meetings to receive feedback. “I chose my major well,” Aarons said. Aarons’ schedule does not have much leeway for downtime, but she makes sure to take advantage of the treatments Body & Soul offers to rid her of any negative energy. “I just had a polarity treatment a little while ago today,” she said. Emily Aarons Aarons is aware that most of the students at Salem State have full-time jobs while attending school. Still, she advises them to take time out for themselves. “Boundaries,” she said, “you have to have a strict set of boundaries.” Aarons regulates her time to study and to focus on her business. Before long, she will fit that boxer puppy into her schedule. “I’ll have to wait to get a boxer this summer,” she said. “So I have time to play with her cute floppy ears.” Meredith Lang’s e-mail address is [email protected] Editorial Log Volume 82, Issue 4 The Independent Voice of Salem State College Students Homecoming Groups and Clubs Are Where It’s At Rosemarie Theberge, vice president of the Student Government Association, abruptly resigned Oct. 10. In her resignation letter, Theberge cited time constraints, due to a heavy workload at both school and work, which inhibited her ability to satisfy her responsibilities. She will be missed; an active leader in student government since she first arrived on campus, Theberge had served as student trustee, SGA secretary and junior senator before this year. The Log commends Rosie for her dedication to and hard work on behalf of the student body. The search for a new vice president has already begun. There are currently vacant Senate seats in every class, including three senior senator positions. If you would like to serve as a senator representing your class, applications can be procured in the SGA office, located on the first floor of Ellison Campus Center. Recently, President Dr. Nancy Harrington announced she would be leaving Salem State at the conclusion of this academic year. A new president will undoubtedly want to leave his or her mark on the college, adding to the already tumultuous changes undergone in the last few years. In the last issue of The Log, this page declared that the voice of the student body has been underserved in the past. With so many looming changes, the student body needs to pay attention to what’s happening—and get involved. Groups and clubs are where it’s at. Homecoming was a great success this year. The overwhelming attendance at the events proves there is interest on campus. The Homecoming Parade Oct. 14 had a huge turnout from the residence halls, sports teams, and student groups and clubs. The comedy show sponsored by Program Council was outrageously funny and, more to the point, played to a crowd of 650 students. SGA and Program Council work tirelessly to bring events to campus, in order to attract students with a wide variety of interests. What could be more rewarding for a student organization than to plan a successful, well-attended event? Student groups and clubs foster a positive social environment and comprise the most exemplary students at Salem State. Student groups and clubs consist of people who hold themselves to higher standards. These people relish responsibility and act accordingly. The incident at South Campus Oct. 5 is unfortunate, because it undermines the preparation and consideration that the Multicultural Student Association devotes to its events. MSA has been hosting dances for over a decade, incident-free. One unfortunate episode should not ruin the sterling reputation of the organization. The leadership of MSA is resilient, and will surely bounce back. However, it would really be unfortunate if the college administration prohibits MSA from allowing guests to attend campus dances, as it is now considering. Almost 40 percent of those who attended that night were not students at Salem State. Should MSA have to sacrifice 40 percent of its revenue because of an isolated incident? Here’s the best way for you to let the administration know the students of Salem State College are responsible: get involved with SGA, Program Council, MSA or any other student group or club that interests you; hold big, successful events; and prove your trustworthiness. Benjamin Navon’s e-mail is [email protected] [email protected] Peace Institute Seeks New Members Good people are desperately needed to engage in issues that are affecting our local community and our world. The Peace Institute at Salem State College offers a unique opportunity for anyone interested in creating positive change. The Peace Institute was founded in 1982 by Professor Emeritus Edward Meagher. Presently, the institute is run by Professors Avi Chomsky and Hope Benne, who teach in the history department. The goal of the Peace Institute is to promote nonviolence and social justice through discussions, volunteer work, education, documentaries and networking with other likeminded organizations. While Salem State has had a Peace Institute for 24 years, it has never had a Peace Club. However, a groundbreaking meeting to found a Peace Club was held on Wednesday September 20th at 11am in Room 202 (Heritage Room) of the Ellison Campus Center. Students from a variety of majors, ethnic backgrounds and various ages expressed their ideas about the ways in which they’d like the Peace Club to grow. The enthusiasm was so great that they organized an event on campus the next day to celebrate The International Day of Peace. If you are interested in taking Peace courses or doing a peace-related internship, you can register for Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) 400- Directed Study or IDS 375Research Practicum and get three credits for doing community work through the Peace Institute. This community work can be done during Fall and Spring semesters as well as Summer Sessions I and II. It fulfills free elective or Division I Humanities Distribution requirement. Students can also minor in Peace Studies, which is a part of IDS department. They can take courses in a variety of departments, Biology, Criminal Justice, Geography, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology and Social Work. Anyone interested in becoming involved with the Salem State College Peace Club may contact Professor Avi Chomsky by phone: 978-542-6389 or email: [email protected], or Professor Hope Benne: 978-542-6387 email: [email protected] or simply show up at a meeting that is held every Wednesday at 11:00 in the Ellison Building room 202. For further information log onto the website at www.salemstate.edu/peaceinstitute Sincerly, Jennifer Jordan Peace Institute Log letters policy The Log welcomes letters from everyone in the Salem State College community. Names and telephone numbers must be provided with the letters, but we will withhold names upon request. The Log reserves the right to edit letters for length. Send your letters to: Editor The Log, Salem State College 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 or [email protected] Homecoming Opinion Log The Independent Voice of Salem State College Students KEVIN LETOURNEAU Irate Eye for the Queer Guy I t is abundantly clear that in today’s evolving modern society, civil rights have come a long way. Women are running for office, African-Americans are making over $20 million a picture deal, and gays, well… are becoming more and more fabulous than ever. Much the way half of the nation’s confidence in the American flag wavered after events such as the Vietnam War and the War on Iraq, my pride in the rainbow flag has become near obsolete. Often you will hear straight people asking why gays have lisps, act really feminine, and for some reason, owning the complete discography of Britney Spears is a prerequisite for sodomy. And often times, you will hear how offended gay people react to those stereotypes. When it comes to dealing with the gay culture, you must remember: defense mechanisms are at an all-time high. Okay, so no doubt television’s answer to sexual preference equality has fallen upon us with the bittersweet gifts of Queer As Folk, Will and Grace and the ever-tasteful, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Prime time has been colored pink, and now Flame Time is the new black. Now, if you’ve been guilty of playing one too many rounds of doctor at a friend’s sleepover, grab yourself a pen and paper. This will be essential to your inevitable sexual identity. Step One. You must be the shallowest person you know. After all, beauty is pain, and if you don’t have it, no one will love you. So skip a meal or five, and get your bottom to the gym. Also don’t forget, you need to own the most fashionable and expensive clothes for people to respect you and think you are a person of integrity. Once you are hot by gay men’s standards (roughly 140 lbs or less), you will be able to act as catty as you like, in order to feel a false sense of confidence, so people will think twice about making fun of you. Step Two. The most effective way of becoming popular and feeling loved is by sleeping with the most people FATIMA BARRY Statement by Multicultural Student Association O ctober 5 will be forever remembered by the Multicultural Student Association, and the Salem State community as one of the most tragic moments in the Associations history. On Thursday Oct. 5, MSA organized its first fundraising dance. The event was open to both Salem State College Students and the general public in accordance with the Colleges Student Social Events Policy. Prior to the fundraiser, the Association created flyers that stated the College policies as it related to this type of event. For example, the marketing pieces stated that the dance would be open to 300 Salem State Students and no more than 200 non-Salem State Students. It stated that proper ID was required, which includes College ID or State ID, and that you had to be at least eighteen years of age in order to attend. Additionally, it stated that the event would have “tight security”, and that the doors to the event opened at 9:00pm, close at midnight, and end at 1:00am. Furthermore, the M.S.A executive board had a meeting with Deputy Chief Shane Rodriguez from the Salem State College Police to discuss the details of the event. This meeting took place on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. In addition to this meeting, the executive board met to discuss and assign responsibilities. Signs were made regarding the guest policy and were posted in various locations at the venue. On the night of the event, we had two Salem police officers and three Salem State officers working the detail. There were eight student employees working the doors, checking IDs, medal detectors and medal detector wands. They are hired and trained by the Campus Police department. In addition to the eight student employees, there were eleven executive board members and two advisors. Staff rotated positions periodically and surveyed the event to answer general questions that students and or guest may have. Staff also walked around to make sure that everything was in order and that there were no concerns that needed to be addressed. All staff members wore visible badges and the use of a “clicker” was employed in order to keep count of event participants. Prior to coming inside the dance, everyone including the disc jockey was required to pass through a metal detector, and when prompted, was additionally searched with a medal detector wand. Fatima Barry is the president of the Multicultural Student Association The Log welcomes opinions from everyone in the Salem State College community. Names and telephone numbers must be provided. The Log reserves the right to edit opinions for length. Send your opinions to: possible. STDs don’t spread themselves, so get cracking. Step Three. If you act like the queers you see on TV, people will think you are just as witty and almost as attractive. You may obtain this attention by adopting a lisp, gossiping, loosening the muscles in your wrist, loudly declaring your disgust of the female reproductive organs, and flaunting your sexuality in the faces of those silly, lowly humans called ‘breeders.’ That’s right, in just three easy steps, you can be just as gay as people expect you to be. Not the reputation you want for yourself? Not the lifestyle you want for your child? Stand up, speak up, be yourself. I am not a gay male, but more appropriately, I am a 5-foot-8-inch, 160pound, brunette male who just happens to be gay. Kevin Letourneau is a senior studying communications. SHAHEEN MOHAMMADIPOUR Salem State of Chaos? The incident that took place was tragic and unforeseeable particularly with all of the precautions and considerations. Two people were injured in the blink of an eye. And although we had fully prepared for the event, we were faced with a situation we had no prior training for or expectation of, but was able to come together and do what we thought was right. This incident was not just tragic for those who were injured, but it was a tragic moment for a team whom worked tirelessly to create a safe environment for our students and guests. When we plan our dances, we always hope for the best. Precautions are taken to ensure the safety of our students and guest. We are actively trying to work with the college administration to figure out further measures of ensuring the safety of our students and guests. We sincerely apologized for any inconvenience this may have caused, including the negative publicity. We hope that as unfortunate the situation might have been, this should be a moment in which we come together and support each other as a community. We will continue to program educational, cultural, and social events on campus for our students, but we will suspend our annual Halloween Dance and November collaboration dance with the Alliance that was to benefit AIDS. In the mean time, we hope to invest more time in finding a solution to the fundamental problem of safety, so we can avoid such tragedy in the future. On behalf of M.S.A, I would like to thank everyone for their support, especially Bruce Perry, director of the campus center, Dr. Stanley P. Cahill, Executive Vice President and Shawn Newton, Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs, our chaperones Ashleyne Alexis and Jannell Fredierck and public safety who aided in making sure that the incident wasn’t get more sever. They all stayed after everything was over to show their support and help to process the evening Log opinion policy Volume 82, Issue 4 T he brawl that broke out last Thursday night reminded us that we cannot foresee everything that may happen, but we can try to be ready. The question before us today is how did a knife or knives get smuggled into the dance? We know that two knives were confiscated at the security entrance, but how did one or more elude police? According to one source, it can happen in a variety of ways. Concealing weapons is not very hard. Belt buckles could be used as sheaths, boots can be hollowed out to allow space for a weapon. But another reason could be the venue. According to a source at the MSA event, police were discussing other venues where events such as the MSA dance could be held. This says two things: one, Public Safety is always looking at contingency plans and is well prepared; and two, there was doubt that Harrington Hall was the greatest of places for such a large group of people. In any event, it should be said that the Multicultural Student Association, the Administration and Public Safety did everything they could to make sure all participants were safe. They, as well as the student volunteers, should be commended for their efforts. This unfortunate incident was the result of a couple of creeps looking for trouble. But who’s to say this could not happen again? While newspaper reports made it sound as though brawls at Salem State are commonplace, this is simply not true. Thousands of events have been held over the past 10 years, and only three times have there been serious incidents. Considering how diverse our campus is, and how violent and racist the world we live in is, I would say that, for the most part, our campus is very orderly. I only say this because I don’t want to blow this issue out of proportion—like other news organizations have. But trying to find a place where events can be held is a tricky business. The O’Keefe Center cannot be used because the gym floor just got redone at a cost to the school of tens of thousands of dollars. Spaces in the Ellison Campus Center also hold challenges because there is really no way of securing the whole site. Maybe a conversation should happen in investing in a state-of-the-art hall where functions can be held with safety and security in mind. The brawl occurred and we cannot take it back, but we can start preparing for the next incident should it come our way. Shaheen Mohammadipour’s e-mail is [email protected] Editor The Log, Salem State College 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 or [email protected] Volume 82, Issue 4 Arts Log The Independent Voice of Salem State College Students Comedic Triple Threat Takes On Salem State By Keri Mucci Arts Editor “College is a waste of time. It’s the stupidest thing ever,” said Patrice Oneal before hitting the stage erected in the O’Keefe Center gym on Oct. 11 with fellow comedians Robert Kelly and Joe Derosa. “It doesn’t promote free thinking and structures a conformed individual.” This type of honesty would only escape the mouth of Patrice Oneal as he sat backstage in a classroom waiting to perform for a gymnasium full of college students. In between the mom and fat jokes he and Kelly fed back and forth, Oneal looked over the walls that were sparsely decorated with t-shirts and handmade posters and read a banner that said, “Salem State Welcomes Robert & Patrice!” “Who would ever put Robert’s name first?” he yelled. Only for Kelly to quickly respond, “I did.” Despite the banter that was going on, Oneal seemed to be in a reflective mood and in between chomping on an apple he talked about getting a hands on experience in the field as opposed to spending years and money in college. This bluntness was not disguised in his first act as he told the audience “college sucks” and “gives nothing but bad credit”. Oneal’s honesty, whether it be controversial or not, shines through in his performance and is what keeps the seats filled at his shows. He brings to the stage his own flair and attitude ready to crack jokes at people in the audience whether they like what he has to say or not. “Not everybody’s supposed to think you are funny. It’s a dichotomy—a balance of the universe,” said Oneal. “It balances out the universe when people walk out on you.” That night Oneal brought audience members to tears as he spoke of his own grading system for women on a scale of 1-30, being a bit too truthful with his girlfriend when lying is what women really want to hear and engaging the audience in an interactive debate about which ethnicities should leave the U.S. based on what they contributed to the country. After ripping each culture apart Oneal ultimately decided Germans could stay because of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Puerto Ricans because of crime and car theft, Chinese because of their food and cell phones and Dominicans because of baseball and David Ortiz. Robert Kelly is no virgin to Salem State, returning to the college for the third time with his unique flavor and ingen- Homecoming ious witticisms. Since his last appearance he has made the leap into television shows such as “Tourgasm” and “Law and Order” which have made imprints in his comedic career and increased his fan base around the world. “They didn’t know who I was [the last two times performing at the college], but now they know me and they say, ‘hey, I like you, I came here to see you’. Now I get the ovation on the way up,” said Kelly. Kelly draws from personal experiences when fabricating the material for acts. “It’s all shit that happens to me. I’m not smart enough to write jokes. I just enhance the truth,” said Kelly. “I want you to visualize where I was and act out the stuff, so I can bring you along with me.” It is easy to follow Kelly as he animates everything from cleaning pee off the toilet with his sock to using a sword to slice up a cake. Other topics he touched on were girls not being able to take jokes, the fun of scaring people and his love of food over sex. Comedian Joe De Rosa kept the audience going in between Kelly and Oneal’s performances with skits of talking dirty to someone who was not enthusiastic when doing it back, getting teased at the age of 14 for being a virgin and experiences with his racist grandfather. Most of his material is composed of his opinions on things he hates. De Rosa recalls comics Woody Allen and George Carlin as influences for their “unique and honest perspective on life” and his ability to relate to them as the “heroic underdogs”. De Rosa, who got his start as a musician and later fell into the comedy business, has landed stints on “Last Call with Carson Daly” and Comedy Central’s “Insomniac Tour with Dave Attell”. He also lives in comic-friendly New York where he works regularly performing at several venues. Even after giving Salem State an intense three-hour long show Oneal, Kelly and De Rosa held up their energy to greet their fans. Students were lined up along the outside of the gymnasium and members of the event staff that snuck away from the set waited eagerly as they were told they had two minutes before they had to get back and pick up. The comedians seemed genuinely appreciative as they signed autographs, snapped photos and thanked their fans for coming to the show until the line came to an end. Paul Collins contributed to this article Keri Mucci’s e-mail is [email protected] Log Photos by Jeanette Holliday Program Council hosted a wildly successful comedy show in the O’Keefe Center gym on Oct. 11. According to PC adviser Rebecca Jimenez, 650 people were in attendance. The event cost Program Council upwards of $30,000. The Salem State Log Arts Disappearances Can Be Deceiving Ten November Opens at Callan Theater By Sarah Correia Log Staff Before even entering the theater, the eerie and mysterious past of those who vanished from the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald cargo ship on November 10, 1975, are pictured along the hallway that leads into the Callan Studio Theater. Directed by Thomas Luddy and written by Steven Dietz, “Ten November” chronicles the events leading up to the SS Edmund Fitzgerald’s unexplained disappearance on Lake Superior. Viewers are taken scene by scene with musical narration and guided through the stories and lives of the shipmates and those who were baffled by the event. “Ten November” is not only a play that depicts the happenings and investigation of the sinking of the ship, but of the people and their lives. “This show is about people more than anything else, not a boat,” said Marcie McKenzie, one of the three singers in the production. “It’s one of those shows that people can walk away from and take something. You’re not coming to see a play, action movie or to applaud; it’s so you can experience something. This story is about people doing just that.” From entering the theater and taking your seat, you are engulfed in blue tones and hues, sounds of waves crashing and seagulls squawking on the shore. On the floor, a map of Lake Superior takes you right into the place of action. The show is charmingly accompanied by guitar, played by Musical Director Matthew Evangelista, to which three graceful and captivating “Ladies of the Lake” narrate the story with folky, yet beautiful melodic songs, adding a very personal and intimate touch to the experience. Theories of the ship’s disappearance from alien abduction to water phenomena keep the audience amused and engaged, while viewers are also invited into the ordinarily delightful meals shared between shipmates. From beginning to end, although the outcome is already known, audience members can’t help but clench on to the hope that these men might push through history and return to their lives, however imperfect they might have been. The cast of the production features Allan Mayo, Scott Salame, Michael Nuttall, Robert Savage, Gregory Kurkjian, Patrick Reidy, Bryce Read, Jonathan Walls, Paul Morin, and Emily Mayne, Katie Meehan, and Marcie McKenzie as the singers. “Ten November” will run Thursday, October 19 through Saturday, October 21 at 8 p.m. The last show time will be on Sunday, October 22 at 2 p.m. Don’t miss out! And remember, “Disappearances can be deceiving.” Sarah Correia’s e-mail is [email protected] 125 Canal Street, Salem Open 7am to 9pm daily 978-745-3571 also in Georgetown, Manchester, Marblehead, Concord and our new location in Hamilton Pick up The Log at Crosby's Market in Salem Make it a one-stop shopping trip with: a bank, pharmacy, laundromat, and other merchants all within walking distance from the college. Page 9 Artist of the Week The Independent Voice of Salem State College Students Volume 82, Issue 4 Compiled By Allie Dick Associate Arts Editor Mike Vitka Hometown: Groton, Mass. Major/Minor: Theater/English Interests: movies, rockabilly music, the carnival, Favorite Movie: The Abominable Dr. Phibes, Star Wars, Freaks, I can’t pick just one. Year: “This is my last semester, unless something goes horribly wrong!” “I just started painting this summer, I allways have loved art, but had not made much of any since high school art class, but earlier this year I just started painting. I had never done it before, I just woke up one afternoon and felt compelled to do it. I paint subjects I like, things I am interestedin, things which need to be made. The things you see here are my first attempts. The art of Basil Gogos is an important inspiration. So is the work of the artists who did the great 1950s E.C. horror comics.” Homecoming The Salem State Log Arts Page 11 Joe & Joe Movie Reviews Call me a homer, but anytime a movie is set in Boston it already has a chance of me spending ten dollars out of my measly paycheck to give it a shot. Add Jack Nicholson and Martin Scorsese to the mix and chances are I won’t even complain about the price. The Departed, a remake of a 2002 Hong Kong thriller Infernal Affairs, shot partially in Boston last summer, stars Nicholson (“As Good As it Gets”, “The Shining”) as Irish mob boss Frank Costello, a character that is loosely based on South Boston gangster Whitey Bulger. Matt Damon (“The Bourne Identity”) plays Colin Sullivan, who first appears in a neighborhood store awe stricken by the notorious boss, after Costello places change in the young boy’s hands. Fast forward to years later and Sullivan is now a member of the Massachusetts State Police Special Investigation unit under Captain Ellerby played by Alec Baldwin. While Sullivan’s job is to catch high profiled criminals a good deal of his time spent is informing the biggest oneCostello. Enter Billy Costigan, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, another “cop” who after a verbal beating by Captain Queenan, (Martin Sheen) and Sergeant Dignam, (Mark Wahlberg) loses his identity and goes undercover into the Costello clan. Scorsese spins a fast-pace thrilling story of twists and turns between Sullivan and The Departed Costigan. The all-star cast absolutely delivers, which also includes rising actress Vera Farmiga (“The Manchurian Candidate”), as Madolyn, a psychiatrist who is dating Sullivan but becomes involved with Costigan. As always films and shows filmed in the Boston area are subject to bad Boston accents- see Robin Williams in “Good Will Hunting”. However this cast held its own with help from Damon and Wahlberg who are from the area, with the exception of Sheen whose attempt was almost annoying to listen to. The Departed while running long (152 minutes), will keep you on the edge of the seat with enough violence, including a painful scene with DiCaprio, Nicholson and a broken hand to hardly notice the length of the film. For Nicholson this may have been the perfect role for him. Some will say that Damon and DiCaprio stole the show, but for me the 70- year-old actor, with his piercing stare and sick humor gave his best performance yet. Save some of your hard earned money and go see this film, I doubt you’ll complain. Joey Perna’s e-mail is [email protected] To many film critics Scorsese has returned to a formerly brilliant and mesmerizing form of film-making. “The Departed” is a classic piece whose action, violence, mob themes and rapid storyline remind you of his earlier classics such as “Goodfellas”. “The Departed” is a crime-thriller that keeps you gripped and guessing. Its namesake is a reference to the faithful departed, those who’ve been killed in the exploits of organized crime and law enforcement. The story is led by three men and the intricate web that connects them. Jack Nicholson plays Frank Costello, the beastly mob boss who tensely reminds you of “The Shining’s” Jack Torrence; “Heeeeeeere’s Johnny!” Early in the film he takes under his wing Colin Sullivan, a boy who grows up on the straight and narrow and becomes a sergeant in the state police. The grown-up Sullivan, played by Damon, quickly climbs the ranks to become the head of a special investigation unit. Then there’s Billy Costigan, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, the police academy oddball from a crooked family past. Before he enters the force, he is recruited as a secret undercover informant by Captain Queenan (Martin Sheen) and his intense sidekick Dignam (Mark Wahlberg). He enlists to infiltrate and eventually seize Costello and his whole operation by playing the failed cadet ex-convict. But soon within both groups, the state police unit and Costello’s crime order, word gets out that there’s a rat amongst them. The plot only grows more complex with each scene as the rat is smoked out. The non-stop cat and mouse thrill ride is further enhanced by the stunning performances of Nicholson, DiCaprio and Damon. As the climax heightens and dead bodies accumulate, both Costello’s organization and the special investigation unit hunt down the mole in their group, the action and speculation don’t quit. I won’t spoil the ending for you; take the opportunity to see it unfold with your own eyes. Scorsese has created another masterpiece that returns to his previous themes of mafia enterprises, corrupt father-son relationships and twisting plots. Some could say its only downfall is its length which seems to be just a little bit too long. But overall the movie was great. It gripped your attention from beginning to end while keeping you thinking, wondering, gasping and occasionally even laughing at its moments of hilarity. It’s a formula for a box office hit and the many iconic performances including Nicholson, Sheen, Baldwin, DiCaprio and Damon drive the film to even greater success. Joe Scapicchio’s e-mail is [email protected] Page 12 The Salem State Log Amusements 1. When was the longest stretch of nonwinning seasons for the Baltimore Orioles franchise? 2. Who was the last Cincinnati Red before Barry Larkin in 1995 to win the N.L. Most Valuable Player Award? 3. Memphis' DeAngelo Williams finished his college football career in 2005 fourth on the career college rushing list with 6,026 yards. Who is ahead of him on the list? 4 . Who was the last guard before Gilbert Arenas in Washington Wizards franchise history to average at least 25 points a game for a season? 5. Name the last team before the Edmonton Oilers in 2006 to rally from a 3-1 Stanley Cup Finals deficit to force a Game Seven? 6. When Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo became the all-time World Cup career goal-scoring leader in 2006 with 15, whose record did he break? ALL ANSWERS ON PAGE 23 THE LOG RULES Honors Program Advisory Council Meetings every Monday at 5 p.m. Library 316 (Honors Center) All are welcome to join! Amusements The Salem State Log ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The pitter-patter of all those Sheep feet means that you're out and about, rushing to get more done. That's fine, but slow down by the weekend so you can heed some important advice. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your creativity is recognized and rewarded. So go ahead and claim what you've earned. Meanwhile, that irksome and mysterious situation soon will be resolved. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You're in charge of your own destiny these days, and, no doubt, you'll have that Bull's-eye of yours right on target. But don't forget to make time for family events. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A new associate brings ideas that the wise Sagittarian will quickly realize can benefit both of you. Meanwhile, someone from the workplace makes an emotional request. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be prepared for a power struggle that you don't want. Look to the helpful folks around you for advice on how to avoid it without losing the important gains you've made. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) It might be a good idea to ease up on that hectic pace and spend more time studying things you'll need to know when more opportunities come later in November. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Congratulations! You're about to claim your hard-earned reward for your patience and persistence. Now, go out and enjoy some fun and games with friends and family. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A relatively quiet time is now giving way to a period of high activity. Face it with the anticipation that it will bring you some welldeserved boons and benefits. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat might find it difficult to shake off that listless feeling. But be patient. By week's end, your spirits will perk up and you'll be your per fectly purring self again. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Go with the flow, or make waves? It's up to you. Either way, you'll get noticed. However, make up your own mind. Don't let anyone tell you what choices to make. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A problem with a co-worker could prove to be a blessing in disguise when a superior steps in to investigate and discovers a situation that could prove helpful to you. ALL ANSWERS ON PAGE 23 LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a favorable time to move ahead with your plans. Some setbacks are expected, but they're only temporary. Pick up the pace again and stay with it. Page 13 Featur The Independent Voice of Sa Page 14 Off the S Biggest Homecoming Cro To Celebrate Harrin Lee Ann Kafer Log Staff alem State celebrated its annual Haunted Homecoming parade this past Oct.14, with the biggest crowd that has turned out in ten years. The parade route began at Central Campus, went up Loring Avenue past Bodwitch Hall, the Sullivan building, and took a left towards the O’Keefe Center, the destination of the parade. The majority of student groups and clubs participated in the event, including Program Council, Peace Institute, Multicultural Student Association, Hispanic American Society, and the Asian Student Association. Several sports teams res Log alem State College Students Page 15 Hook! owd in Years Comes out ngton’s Last Hurrah attended the festivities including the lacrosse team who had their entire roster present. Students from the various Residence Halls also participated. “You can also see how school spirit is demonstrated by the way the students come out and support their school,” said Executive Vice President Stan Cahill. “One of the things that seems crazy is, in the last twenty years, more and more students are wearing, hats, sweaters, and tee shirts as well as getting bumper stickers to put on their cars and I think it is a reflection of pride in this school and being part of this school.” Lee Ann Kefer’s e-mail [email protected] Log Photos by Andrew Yau and Benjamin Navon Page 16 The Salem State Log A Story of Survival: Life After Domestic Violence Y By Karl-Lydie Jean-Baptiste Log Staff ou might have seen the flyers promoting the lecture given by Teri Jendusa-Nicola, which read “beaten with a baseball bat, her ankles and wrists bound with duct tape, and her mouth taped shut, Teri JendusaNicolai was left to die in a storage locker by her ex-husband on January 31, 2004.” That morning Jendusa-Nicolai arrived at her ex-husband’s house to pick up her daughters. He told her they were hiding and wanted her to find them. Worried that she might disappoint her daughters, she entered the house against her better judgment. When she did, her ex-husband hit her from behind with a baseball bat. He hit her a total of 10 times, then bound her wrists and ankles, and taped her mouth shut with duct tape. Through a slit in the tape, JenTeri Jendusa-Nicolai dusa-Nicolai was able to breathe. Twenty-six hours later, Jendusa-Nicolai, was rescued from the storage locker. Her daughters, ages 4 and 6, were in their father’s truck at the time of the attack, but did not know at the time what had happened to their mother. They were unharmed by him. As a precaution, her daughters saw a child psychologist for several months after the incident. As a result of her attack, Jendusa-Nicolai lost all of her toes due to frostbite and she suffered a miscarriage. It was difficult emotionally to speak about her attack, she said, but is grateful that she at least has the power to possibly prevent abuse in relationships. It is for this reason that she travels to various high schools, middle schools, colleges, shelters, and law enforcement agencies to speak of her ordeal. On October 2, 2006, the last day of Sexual Assault Prevention Week, sponsored by Campus Educators on Sexual Assault (CESA), the Women’s Center, the Public Safety Domestic Violence Unit, and the Campus Center, Teri Jendusa-Nicolai spoke about learning the warning signs of domestic violence. Before describing the signs of an abusive relationship, which are control, isolation, deprivation of financial needs, and emotional abuse, she told her own story. At the end of the program I had the opportunity to sit down with Jendusa-Nicolai and ask her a few questions. Features Q: How long were you married to your ex-husband? A: Three and a half years. Q: What do you think about women who leave their abusers and go back to them? A: Society chastises women for going back. They go back because of money problems. They need to know there are resources like shelters and food pantries. They’re not glamorous, but they’re better. Q: Is it hard for you to relieve your attack? A: At first it was, but then I hear so many people saying thank you and I am possibly saving people. Q: How has this changed you? A: I am more religious. I don’t take things for granted. I think about how I can do things for others. Q: What are the signs of an abusive relationship you spoke about? A: The signs are: control, isolation, depriving you of money or financial needs, and putting you down. Q: What do you say to people who are in an abusive relationship? A: First, talk to someone. They are isolated and think “Maybe there’s something I need to do differently.” They need to get their feelings validated. Contact a woman’s center or tell someone close to you. Q: What about a person who has a friend in an abusive relationship? A: You can’t fix something for somebody else. Tell them “I’m concerned…,” “I saw this speaker,” or “If you ever want to talk…” Don’t get too involved or put yourself through hell. Karl-Lydie Jean-Baptiste’s e-mail is [email protected] The Salem State Log Features Haunted Happenings offers Something for Everyone A By Nikolai Blinow Features Editor s a Salem State student, there’s only one word you truly need to know: Halloween. On October 6, Destination Salem kicked off its 25th Annual Haunted Happenings celebration. The fearful festivities have officially begun. Haunted Happenings is Salem’s busiest time of the year, drawing an estimated one million people. This accounts for 1/3 of Salem’s annual tourism. Most of these tourists come from the northeastern U.S. However, people from as far away as Canada, Great Britain, and Australia have requested Haunted Happenings information from Destination Salem. The month-long celebration includes a variety of events, tours, performances, and parties, as well as extended hours for many of Salem’s staple attractions. These include: the Salem Witch Museum, House of Seven Gables, the Witch Dungeon Museum, the Witch History Museum, and the New England Pirate Museum, all of which sponsor Haunted Happenings. Additional sponsors include the Salem Trolley, Cry Innocent, Derby Square Tours, Hawthorne Hotel, and Haunted Footsteps Tours. In the interest of offering variety to Salem residents, many of the typical tourist traps are offering special Octo- SUNDAY 7-9 AM 9-12 PM 12-3 PM 3-6 PM JOSE PEREZ ber-only tours and events. The House of Seven Gables is offering performances of The Legacy of the Hanging Judge. The 35-minue performance depicts scenes from the witch trials in Nathanial Hawthorne’s home. In addition, performances of the novel The House of Seven Gables will be presented. Salem Trolley Tours is also ‘jumping’ on the Halloween bandwagon, adding to its excursions a Salem Spirits Trolley Tour, which includes a tour of the city complete with costumed guides and scary storytelling. But not everything during Haunted HapLog Photo by Jeanette Holliday This is just one example of a Salem business catering to the extra tourist traffic during Haunted penings is meant to cause nightmares. There Happenings Students should make a visit to any of the several attractions that Salem has to offer. is also a variety of famithe 31, as is the Hawthorne Hotel. one of Salem’s many restaurants. ly-friendly activities, including face Haunted Happenings annual closRockafellas, located on Washington painting, pumpkin carving, and an ing-night ceremonies will take place St., hosts costume contests and Halabundance of street performers. Many the night of Halloween. For more loween dances nearly every weekend of these can be found in the haunted information on the festival, or for a throughout October. Halloween night, neighborhood, located near the Salem list of events, visit www.hauntedhaphowever, is the real time to party, and Wax Museum. many local restaurants are prepared to penings.com If your idea of a good Halloween is let you do just that. Victoria’s Station Nikolai Blinow’s e-mail is more along the lines of a cocktail and a and Finz, both located on Pickering [email protected] costume, then you may want to hit up Wharf, are holding costume parties on WMWM 91.7 SCHEDULE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NEW DIRECTION DAVID BIGGS SCOTT GORKE DAVE’S BAD REPUTATION THE JUkE SOUNDS OF NO BORDER PORTUGAL NO RACE JOINT NICE MOVIE FOR NICE PEOPLE NATE SPORTS STUFF 6-9 ALTERNATIVE ELVIN AM CARITAS RODRIGUEZ FRANCISCO GRANOLA 9-12 PM DAVID BIGGS TRAX OF THE TOWN MOOD SWINGS Page 17 PORQUE SOY MUJEL JESUS PENA KATE AND JUSTIN HIPPOLITO MUERTA JOSE PEREZ DJ RAW-B RADIO FREE NORTH SHORE THE BANANA WOULDN’T BE SO BAD IF WE HAD BETTER MONKEES JOSE MENDEZ MANUEL BREA UNCLE HENRY’S BASEMENT Page 18 The Salem State Log Salem State Radio Is a Source of Counterculture on Campus F Features By Laura Webster Log Staff ar from the hustle and bustle of the campus, deep within the basement of the Campus Center, hidden at the end of a desolate hallway is a door cluttered with band stickers leads to the counterculture of Salem State, 91.7 WMWM Salem State College radio. From Radiohead, Ben Kweller, and Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins posters on the walls to the endless stacks of CD’s, the station gives a glimpse of a hidden, underground life at Salem State. “It’s a great way to learn about new music,” said Johnny Jimenez, assistant music director and a student who has been active at the station for as long as he’d like to remember. “We are constantly giving back to the community.” WMWM has been bringing Salem State new music since 1968 when it could only be heard inside the dorms. Now WMWM can be heard all over the North Shore, being brought to you by student DJ’s and community member DJ’s. Since WMWM is a local station regulated by the FCC, DJ’s are not allowed to play any popular music. This leaves endless amounts of unheard music to choose from. Proof lies in the vast record and CD library at the station that has been growing since the birth of WMWM. The station gives exposure to small bands, whose music is often picked up by bigger stations. Some bands that were heard on WMWM before being picked up by other local stations are Weezer, Coldplay and Queens of the Stone Age. Log Photo by Benjamin Navon “The music we play is better than everything else,” said Rich Tucker, program director and student. WMWM plays everything from folk, metal and indie, to jazz, rap, and Spanish music. The stations most played artists are TV on the Radio, Xiu Xiu, Miss Violetta Beauregarde, and Bonnie “Prince” Billy among others. DJ’s are able to create their own style through the many different genres of music found at the station. “WMWM is whatever you want it to be,” said Anthony Saggese, music director and student, “Just like the call letters, some people believe it’s ‘when music was murdered’ or ‘why me why me.’” As of last semester the station can now be heard 24 hours a day due to automation. Justin Symington, general manager and student is looking forward to eventually getting web casting. “It can be expensive,” Symington said. “But a lot of people have expressed interest in it.” Some DJ’s have begun their own web casting by making their shows into Podcasts. WMWM brings live music to Salem State with their yearly battle of the bands. The Executive Board is planning another concert for the spring. “We don’t discriminate genre wise,” Symington said. “But we prefer having bands that we actually like.” They are looking to book Tim Fite to headline the show, an avant-folk artist with an unmatched live performance. WMWM is constantly looking for new DJs who love new music. “We’re the only club with a radio station,” Symington said while plucking away on a red and yellow plastic ukulele. To train to become a DJ or to contact the E-board, send an email to [email protected] or listen at 91.7 WMWM-FM. Laura Webster’s e-mail is [email protected] The Salem State Log Features New Prayer Room Fosters Positive Understanding of Religions O By Paula Stour Log Staff dsen “Hudson” Piton wasn’t always Muslim; he was born in Haiti and raised to be a Christian. According to Odsen, his nickname is Hudson because his “heart flows like the Hudson River.” Last year he learned more about Islam and became a devout follower of the Muslim religion. Being a devout Muslim requires Hudson to fast for 30 days during the holy month of Ramadan. “O You who believe, fasting is prescribed to you, even as it was prescribed for those before you, so perchance you may attain God-consciousness.” (Koran 2:183) “The Quran was revealed in this month, abstaining from dawn to dusk everything that invalidates fasting, it is a time for self-control and to purify the body and soul,” said Piton. During Ramadan all physically mature and healthy Muslims are required to abstain from all food, drink, gum chewing, tobacco use, and any kind of sexual contact between dawn and sunset. Fasting also requires refraining from gossip, lying, stealing and any sinful behavior. Along with fasting they are also required to pray five times per day. Until recently there was not a designated place for Salem State Muslim students to pray in privacy. “They were going into empty classrooms, closets, and even hallways to pray,” said Shawn Newton, assistant director of multicultural affairs. With the support of other Muslim students, Piton took action to change the situation. “It was difficult for me to pray, as I along with many brothers and sisters prayed in the classrooms when no one was there, and people would walk in on us making noise,” Piton said. “I felt we needed to come together, I had the flexible schedule to tackle this project, which the brothers and sisters supported.” President Nancy Harrington and the office of student life showed interest in the students’ request. “They saw good in it and we went for it,” Piton said. Dean James Stoll approved Piton’s request and room was established in Meier Hall for Muslims and any other religious group to use for prayer or reflection. “The new room is called the ‘Ecumenical prayer room’ and is available to religions of all denominations,” Shawn Newton said. “It is a place of reflection and prayer.” Many people were involved with the inception of the Ecumenical room. “James Stoll and Shawn Newton, along with the entire student life department helped in many ways,” Piton said. “They found the room most suitable for the prayer room. They really dedicated their time and effort to make this room come alive,” he said. “They care for the fact that Muslims and non-Muslims will benefit from the prayer room,” Currently the Muslim students are using the room to perform daily prayers, to break the fast and to hold regular meetings of the Islamic Monotheism Association, which occur every third Monday. “What we find positive is that other faiths are using the room to perform their rituals, It is good to Page 19 Log Photo by Paula Stour Odsen Piton reading the Quran in the new Ecumenical prayer room on the second floor of Meier Hall. know that we are making it easy for others, as well as ourselves,” Piton said. Piton came to the United States from Haiti when he was 7 years old. His family first settled in Brooklyn, New York. “I was a tough kid growing up in Brooklyn, you had to be in order to survive,” Piton said. When he was 14, his family moved to Boston and eventually settled in Lynn, where Piton graduated from Lynn English High School. continued on next page Page 20 Features The Salem State Log MASSPIRG Cleans Double S Comix Up Local Beaches MASSPIRG set out to clean up Salem’s waterfront Oct. 4. This effort was a part of MASSPIRG’s Water Watch Campaign coordinated by James “Seammus” McGrath. Ten students walked down to Forest River Park with rubber gloves and trash bags in hand and afterwards, were rewarded with pizza donated by Domino’s of Salem. Onlookers stated that the park is usually kept clean and maintained, however the waterfront is sometimes neglected. The students found and picked up mostly broken glass but also found other items such as cans, cigarette butts, chip bags, diapers, and a car engine. This is just the first cleanup that is planned for this semester. Along with other cleanups, the campaign is working with the Boys and Girls Club of Salem and hopes to go into elementary schools to educate young students about the importance of keeping the water clean. If you would like to be a part of this campaign or any other MASSPIRG campaign, come down to the groups and clubs room in room 010 in the basement of the Campus Center and talk to Seammus McGrath or call (978) 542-6870 or you can email us at [email protected]. Log Meetings Monday, October 23 and Monday, October 30 @ 11:00 a.m. Campus Center, room 013 by Efrain Ponce Ecumenical Prayer Room continued from previous page “By doing so, we will pray to elimi“I find it sad to say that I am the only Muslim in my entire family, I was nate the common misconception about Islam, and as a result the non-Musraised a Christian and began really lims in the Salem State community practicing Christianity by my own will bear witness that Islam is indeed choice before reverting to Islam,” he truly a religion of peace and submissaid. sion to Allah,” Piton said. Piton is currently a senior at Salem More than one billion Muslims will State, majoring in Business Managecelebrate the end of Ramadan, which ment. He works over 40 hours per is the second major holy day of the week while taking seven classes. Islamic calendar called “Eid al Fitr.” Despite all this, he still finds time to Sharing meals with friends, be a devout Muslim find it sad to relatives and neighbors and fast during this say that I am while knitting closer ties holy month. “It is fabulous [to the only Muslim in with others and giving to the fast], it really disci- my entire family, I poor, this creates a unique plines me, making was raised a Christ- sense of solidarity among me more mature ian and began really Muslims around the world. and professional, practicing Christian- Hudson will be speaking about how he became Mususing good words ity by my own choice lim and other topics in Islam when I speak. It before reverting to at the new Ecumenical room keeps me from evil Islam.” in Meier Hall on October 17. thoughts and it “We want to make bridges keeps me focused between Muslims and non-Muslims, in school,” Piton said. “When I get and to nurture understanding,” said hungry, I seek refuge with almighty Piton. “Meeting with the association Allah from Satan the outcast, for tryon a weekly basis will not only make ing to make me break my fasting.” this possible, but it will allow students “Our goal is not only to gather all to develop new ideas on ways we can the brothers and sisters enrolled at positively affect the Salem State comSalem State in order to help one munity.” another better understand and practice our faith, but also to seek knowlPaula Stour’s e-mail is edge continuously, motivate members [email protected] to engage in community services as dictated by our faith, make bridges between Muslims and non-Muslims, and to nurture understanding,” he said. “I Homecoming Technology Log The Independent Voice of Salem State College Students The Chocolate: Techy Treasure or Social Sin? By Joe Scapicchio Log Staff The Chocolate—is it the latest and greatest in computer technology or could it be the worst thing yet for social interaction? The chocolate is Verizon’s latest model of cell phone. But it should be advertised as a computer since it can do practically everything a laptop could do. Well, maybe not everything . . . but you get the idea. Included is an mp3 player, internet browser, cell phone, GPS navigator and camera. It can download music, games and news from the web. It lets you build a library of songs and albums just as your Ipod would, and lets you download music videos as well. But at about $149, it should do something more than make phone calls. One of its signature features is VCast, which lets you download and listen to the hottest new tunes in just seconds. Each song costs Photo courtesy of Verizon Wireless $1.99 So with The Chocolate, you’re now able to download Mozart’s Magic Flute, while at the same time chatting to your buddy long-distance and navigating through the Amazon Rainforest snapping photos. Ok, well, maybe that’s a little outlandish, but for something so small, it sure makes you feel like it can help you accomplish just about anything. The interface is set up similar to the Ipod, with a circular scrolling pad. However, slide it open and you also have a keypad that allows you to type in and search for a particular song, news event, or music video. Considering the amount of time and technology put into this device, the touch pad is a little sensitive and can occasionally be frustrating to the user, but the payoff is worth the effort every time. I found, downloaded and listened to a 15minute live version of “Eyes Volume 82, Issue 4 of the World”, all in the time it took to pull into Parking Lot C and walk to my first class in Meier Hall. It is a fun and, for the most part, useful instrument to have on your person in today’s world. Will it add to our increasingly diminishing attention span as computersavvy twenty-first century American twenty-something’s? Quite possibly. But at the same time it doesn’t look like we’ll be heading in any other direction any time soon. The world is becoming more digitized each day, bringing anything you could possibly want right to your fingertips with a moment’s notice. So Verizon appears to be right up to speed with its latest creation. Joe Scapicchio’s e-mail is [email protected] Page 22 News The Salem State Log 2 Injured, 7 Arrested At South Campus Dance continued from front page fight. The two men were joined by ten to 15 other people, which caused the fight to “spiral out of control,” according the police report. When the violence erupted, this reporter was in the backseat of a Salem State police cruiser parked in the lot outside the Harrington gym, coincidentally doing a ridealong. “There’s a fight!” screamed one unnamed officer over the police-band radio. With backup on the way, Patrolman James Kefalas of Salem State’s Campus Police came to the assistance of Dunn. The two officers were able to remove David Johnson, 24, of Stoughton and his half-brother Carlens Rigaud, 23, of Hyde Park via a side door of the building. Carlens Rigaud’s twin brother, Carlin, was later taken into custody for “repeatedly striking” Dunn, according to the police report. After being detained by police, Johnson was found to have suffered a puncture wound to the stomach. He was taken to Salem Hospital. Carlens Rigaud was found to have suffered cuts on the arm and a stab wound in the buttocks, but he refused treatment. The weapon or weapons that caused the injuries were not found, according to Dr. Stanley Cahill, executive vice president. Cahill hypothesized that Johnson’s puncture wound may have been caused by a pen and Rigaud’s cuts may have been caused by a piece of broken glass or metal. Everyone who entered the gym through the front door passed through a metal detector. No weapons were confiscated at that time. Of the seven young men who were arrested, only Pablo Espiritusanto, 18, of Roslindale was a Salem State student. During the melee, one City of Salem police officer in attendance, Capt. Brian Gilligan, was jumped and assaulted by multiple people. At that time, Espiritusanto rode his bicycle directly into Deputy Chief Shane Rodriguez of Campus Police as a means of assault. “I had somebody ride up on a bike and slam their bike into me and push me,” recalled Rodriguez, shortly after the incident occurred. “The one student who was involved in the incident last evening has been temporarily suspended from the college,” said Dr. Stanley Cahill, executive vice president, in an official release. “He faces both college disciplinary and criminal charges.” According to his lawyer, Espiritusanto will lose a semester’s tuition. After backup units from the Lynn and Swampscott Police Departments arrived, college officials decided to end the dance early. Hundreds of students piled out of the sweaty gym, many of whom were blocking automobile traffic exiting the parking lot. Police issued warnings to move the stubborn pedestrians to their vehicles for more than 20 minutes. All participants were not cleared from the parking lot until over 45 minutes had passed. Claudel Dauphin, 23, of Everett was arrested after screaming at officers and “attempting to interfere with the arrest of Carlens Rigaud,” according to the police report. The police also took Edwin Samedy, 24, of Norwood and Michael Vaughn, 19, of Roxbury, into custody after interfering with attempts to disperse the crowd. According to the police report, Samedy and Vaughn were charged with obstruction and refusing to disperse. “A lot of them have a negative attitude toward police right off the bat,” said Sgt. Dean Bruno of Campus Police, when asked about the presence of non-students at a student event. “They don’t want to get arrested because they’re on probation or they have a record or something.” Carlens Rigaud and Dauphin were out on bail in separate gun and drug arrests, while Carlin Riguad was out on bail in a drug distribution arrest. “The cops took control right away,” said senior Estrella Kuilan, who was present at the dance. “I was impressed with their work.” Paul Collins’ e-mail is [email protected] Campus Police Call Security Adequate continued from front page Three portable standing metal detectors were placed at the door, according to Executive Vice President Dr. Stanley Cahill. When a metal detector went off, screeners used metal detector wands to search the individual. According to Cahill, there were three Public Safety and two City of Salem police officers on duty, along with MSA adviser Ashleyne Alexis and Campus Center Director Bruce Perry. In addition, 10 Public Safety officers were on patrol that evening. Following the incident, all officers were advised to go to the South Campus gym where the dance was taking place. Approximately 35 reinforcements from the Swampscott, Lynn and Salem Police Departments arrived, to bring order to the 500-strong crowd. Salem State student comprised 60 percent of the crowd, while 40 percent were guests. “We were absolutely prepared for this,” Anglin said. “Safety is the number one priority. No one wants to see anyone hurt.” Neither Anglin nor Cahill know what motivated the stabbings; however, it was clear the stabbings occurred in the gymnasium because of the bloodstains found on the wall and floor. The dance was stopped at the time of the incident. “We weren’t sure if weapons were still in the building,” Anglin said. Of the seven people arrested by City of Salem police, six were non-students attending the dance. Another non-student was denied entry when his knife was confiscated during the screening process. Another knife was confiscated but police do not know from whom. It remains under investigation. “It’s people from the outside and they don’t respect Salem State,” Anglin said. “Clearly, they had an agenda before coming to the dance.” The future of student group-run events remains unclear. While Anglin believes Public Safety did all it could to ensure the safety of people attending the event, he realizes changes need to be made. “At this point, to the credit of the Multicultural Student Association, they have cancelled the next few events until we figure what is the right [security] procedure,” Anglin said. “We need to look into the [admittance of] outsiders.” Still, Anglin was adamant in backing MSA in the wake of this unprecedented incident. “I want everyone to know that the Multicultural Student Association did all they were asked to do,” Anglin said. “They worked very hard. This would have been worse if they hadn’t.” Giovanni Albanese Jr.’s e-mail is [email protected] Can’t get enough of The Log? Check out the Vlog www.logvlog.net News The Salem State Log What We Want from Our New School President By Heather Hopkins News Editor At the end of the academic year, Salem State will bid adieu to one of its most influential Presidents; one who can be credited with making the marked improvements that have turned a lackluster cluster of buildings into a flourishing college community. NEWS COLUMN She amassed over 5 million in private donations, new updated classrooms, new computers that actually work in the library accompanied by comfortable office chairs, prestigious speakers who have lectured at the renowned Speaker Series, and monumental renovations on Alumni field and Central Campus, perhaps amassing enough momentum to gain us university status. The list goes on with regards to how far Salem State has come as a result of President Harrington’s influence. All of these accolades will make it hard for a new leader to fill President Harrington’s shoes, but one way this incoming president can make a better Salem State is to focus on forming a relationship with the one population that will contribute more money than any private donor: students. One way for the incoming President to win students over is to talk to us. That’s all we are really looking for. Just keep us informed, and make us feel like those decisions you make are made with us in mind — maybe make time each day to interact with us and make us feel like you enjoy being here. With so many responsibilities and obligations to all populations that encompass a college community it has become common place for many college Presidents to take on a Dr. Claw-like personality, a well-known main character in the animated show Inspector Gadget. Dr. Claw’s metallic hands and arms are often seen, his face is always just out of shot in the series. Too many Presidents operate behind closed doors, neglecting face to face interaction with the students over whom they preside. Seemingly absent presidents create a kind of negative energy, an unfortunate disconnect between the messages college administrations send and reciprocally what messages students receive. It is difficult to feel some sort of pride in a school when administrative decisions are made carefully and thoughtfully behind closed doors, and are not clearly communicated to those who are impacted. Many of the issues that plague Salem State and create great divisions between students and the administration could perhaps be mollified it we could have a better sense of trust in the people who make decisions that directly affect us as students. Because when it comes down to it, we are the ones who absorb rising fees and we are the ones who work full-time jobs on top of going to school so we can pay for them. Solutions from page 12 & 13 SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Eleven consecutive losing seasons (1946 through 1956). 2. George Foster in 1977. 3. Ron Dayne (6,397 yards), Ricky Williams (6,279) and Tony Dorsett (6,082). 4. Archie Clark averaged 25.1 points per game for the 1971-72 Baltimore Bullets. 5. Vancouver in 1994, versus the New York Rangers. 6. Germany's Gerd Muller. Page 23 Knowing that we have a president who we feel like we can talk to and feeling that our opinions are heard will give this college the clear lines of communication that it now lacks. Maybe an incoming president can be the one who transforms the “commuter school” into a family by walking the campus grounds daily and interacting with students. If the new president can establish this kind of relationship with the student body, maybe we can be all of the things that we want to be at Salem State: more school spirit, more people attending sporting events and extracurricular events; and dare I say, more people voting in Student Government elections. It all starts at the top. For over a half of a century President Harrington has been engaged in all facets of Salem State, most recently molding it into the university that everyone hopes for. But one overlooked aspect that has yet to be addressed is a relationship between students and administrators. If the incoming president can find a way to mend this fray in the tapestry that comprises Salem State, we may just become the tightly woven community of which we all dream. Heather Hopkins’ e-mail is [email protected] Volume 82, Issue 4 Student Speakout The Independent Voice of Salem State College Students What do you think about the war in Iraq? Homecoming Compiled By Jeanette Holliday Claire O’Keeffe Sophomore, biology “The faster everything can end the better. But I have high respect for the people over there now.” Log Illustration By Josh Santa-Cruz Paris Connolly Senior, communications “I don’t personally agree with the war because I keeping hearing so many stories about people my age dying left and right. I don’t think what we’re fighting for is a valid enough reason for so many people to be loosing their lives.” Adam Cormier Sophomore, education “Who are we to say what’s right and what’s wrong? The US shouldn’t tell anyone what to do. We have our own problems.” Erin Seamonds Sophomore, nursing Kaitlyn Hesse Junior, business “I support the troops, but I don’t support what the government’s doing.” “I support bringing democracy to places that need it. But at this point, the war has gone beyond that. It’s time to get the job done and get out.” Sports Gordon Blanks Field Hockey Team By Nick Curcuru Associate Sports Editor The Salem State College field hockey team could not extend their winning streak to three games, dropping a 2-0 decision to Gordon College on Oct. 11. Gordon’s Sarah Orlando scored the game winning goal 12 minutes into the second half on a corner. Whitney Plaster added an insurance goal on a penalty shot only one minute later to give the Scots an insurmountable lead. “[Gordon College] came out very strong in the second half,” said Vikings head coach Jill McGinnity. Gordon’s offensive attack really overwhelmed the Vikings after a first half that was a defensive struggle. “We definitely dominated the first half but could not connect on a goal,” McGin- The Salem State Log nity said. The Vikings played extremely well defensively leading to a 0-0 half time dead lock. Coach McGinnity credited defensemen Stephanie Currier and Senior Captain Renee Schneider for playing very strong defense. The Vikings record currently stands at 4-7, good for seventh place in the Little East Conference. With the top eight teams making the playoffs, the Vikings next three games against Eastern Connecticut, Bridgewater State, and Westfield State are extremely important. “The next three games will determine if we make the playoffs,” McGinnity said. “Let’s keep our fingers crossed.” Nick Curcuru’s e-mail is [email protected] Flag Football Tackles Salem State By Joshua Melanson Log Staff It is time to break out those cleats and get ready for some pigskin. Flag Football is the name of the game this fall and this student run intramural activity is for people to come out, have fun, and meet new friends. “My expectation of this league is to meet a variety of new people who commute or live on campus and are interested in sports, particularly football,” said Sebastien Poirier, commissioner of the intramural league. Also helping out with the league is Tim Walton, a junior at Salem State. The League plans to meet every Sunday night around 6:30-7:00 for kickoff. The teams will be composed of 14 players including a quarterback, tight end, center, one lineman and three wide receivers. To spice things up, player of the week Athletic Department Plans to Debut Women’s Lax Team By Joshua Melanson Log Staff Athletic Director Tim Shea is keeping busy at his office this fall by putting together a new Viking mascot and trying to organize a women’s lacrosse team. There could be a new beginning for Salem State athletics as the athletic department undergoes the process of creating a team from scratch. “I want girls to step up to the plate and take part in the program,” said Shea. Shea is looking for proactive women who are interested in playing in a competitive manner and once the women of Salem State start showing interest in the program space will be issued for practicing. “Having two lacrosse teams creates more excitement for the Salem State community,” said Trevor Eaton, head coach of the men’s lacrosse team. Many colleges are now offering both men and women’s lacrosse teams. Even though the women’s lacrosse programs are much younger than the men’s squad the interest is starting to develop there for the game itself. “The thing about a women’s lacrosse team is that the sport is growing so fast that kids are playing younger and younger,” said Missy Martineau, a junior at Bentley College who has played women’s lacrosse since her freshman year. “One of the major setbacks for girls, though is that it’s growing faster for guys and like any sport that both boys and girls play, boys are favored.” As Salem state ventures on to start this new program, Page 25 awards will be presented at the conclusion of the game. Furthermore, league standings will be kept and maybe even player stats. “I’m excited to see the competitive sides of all players and teams and I look forward to finally being able to take part in and manage an intramural sport here at Salem State,” Poirier said. If you like to play the game of football then this is your place. Come to Alumni Field and get ready to play under the glaring lights. Go out for a pass and make some jukes to brake free for a touchdown. Be that next number one pick of the Flag Football nation. If you are interested in putting a team together, or you just want to play, contact Sebastien Poirier at [email protected]. Joshua Melanson’s e-mail address is [email protected] Martineau encourages all to get involved. She also says that over time the women’s team will gain more and more interest. “At Bentley the sport is gaining equality because the female team has been varsity for over 5 years,” Martineau said. As of right now Shea is looking for prospective players as well as a head coach for the team and encourages anyone with any interest to get involved. For more information please contact Tim Shea at [email protected]. Joshua Melanson’s E-mail address is [email protected] Sports Calendar Vikings Schedule Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer October 19: UMass Dartmouth at Vikings, 6:00 p.m. October 21: Vikings at Bridgewater State College, 12 noon October 24: Vikings at Rhode Island College, 4:00 p.m. October 28: Westfield State College at Vikings, 1:00 p.m. October 18: Elms College at Vikings, 6:00 p.m. October 21: Bridgewater State College at Vikings, 3:00 p.m. October 25: Vikings at Univ. Southern Maine, 3:00 p.m. October 28: Vikings at Westfield State College, 1:00 p.m. Field Hockey Mens & Women’s Cross Country October 18: Bridgewater State College at Vikings, 3:00 p.m. October 21: Westfield State College at Vikings, 12 noon October 26: Vikings at Lasell College, 4:00 p.m. October 28: Vikings at Keene State College, 1:30 p.m. October 31: Little East Tournament, TBA October 21: MASCAC Championship at Westfield, TBA October 28: Alliance Championship at Keene State, TBA MASCAC Men’s Soccer 2006 MASCAC Standings as of 10/16/06 Worcester State Vikings Framingham State Westfield State Bridgewater State MCLA Mass. Maritime Fitchburg State Conference W-L-T 4-0-1 4-1-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 1-3-1 0-5-0 0-5-0 Women’s Tennis Volleyball October 17: Vikings at Bridgewater State College, 7:00 p.m. October 24: Vikings at Plymouth State University, 6:00 p.m. October 26: Framingham State College at Vikings, 7:00 p.m. October 28: Vikings at Mass. 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Mail this coupon to The Log, and a winner will be announced in the following issue. So when you’re downtown, remember to Look Up! Name: E-mail: The Salem State Log Sports Athletic Hall of Fame Honors Harris, Harrington and Others By Kristen Morneau Sports Editor Some of the best athletes that have played on the court, ice and fields of Salem State were honored at Veteran’s Hall on Friday, Oct. 13. The nineteenth Athletic Hall of Fame celebration inducted seven athletes, including Dr. Nancy Harrington. Among the inductees were Osvaldo Dos Reis ’00, Geoffrey Eriksen ’00, David Fazio ’88, Amy Foss ’00, Leanne Harris ’00, Andrew Martone ’88 and Dr. Nancy D. Harrington ’60. The Athletic Hall of Fame started 20 years ago, and the first celebration was held on homecoming weekend September 27, 1986. Since then over 100 members and/or teams names have been placed on the Wall of Fame plaque in the O’Keefe Center. “My experience at Salem State was great,” said Leanne Harris, former field hockey and softball player. “I felt I received two educations, one in the classroom and one on the athletics field.” Harris has had an incredible career here at Salem State and continues to press forward with it. She has returned to help out Jill McGinnity and the field hockey team as the new assistant coach. Harris, who started off playing softball in the eighth grade and field hockey in the ninth grade, has always been a true athlete. Not only is she now inducted into the Salem State Athletic Hall of Fame, but on Nov. 4 she will be inducted into Wilmington High where she started playing softball and field hockey. Harris got the call about her Hall of fame induction in early June; however, it took Harris a little while to fully comprehend the honor. “It took a few weeks of friends and relatives congratulating me before it set in that I was being recognized for my accomplishments,” Harris said. “Also when I [later] received a phone call from my high school that I was being inducted to that hall of fame, it all just hit me at once.” Harris not only has the ability to play hard on the field, but she can also coach hard off the field as well. Even though this is her first year as assistant coach with the Lady Vikes field hockey team, she has really made an impact on her players. “She knows what she’s talking about, how far to push us to work hard, and when to lay off and have fun,” said Aimee Doherty, a current player on the field hockey team. “It’s obvious that she truly cares about the athletes, not just winning games.” Along with Harris, current Salem State President Dr. Nancy Harrington was inducted for her contributions and services to the athletic program. Her induction comes right after her announcement that she will retire in June. Harrington has achieved many milestones here at Salem State, but one that the athletes can definitely thank her for his the restoration of Alumni Field. During her tenure, Harrington drastically improved the appearance of the athletic facilities around campus. Currently, she is in the progress of building new fields in Central Campus. When time permits, Harrington always shows her support at Vikings athletic events. It is clear that Nancy Harrington has favored a strong athletic department at Salem State. “I grew up in Salem,” said Rachel Arthur, staff assistant for Alumni Affairs. “I’ve seen the college grow under her leadership.” Kristen Morneau’s e-mail address is [email protected] Now get The Salem Now State get Log delivered to your home! The Salem State Log For only a few dollars a year, you, your friends, your parents, your kids and your siblings can use The Log to line kitty litter boxes, wrap breakables and protect your tables from Arts & Crafts! 1 year (15 issues) = $15 2 years (30 issues) = $25 Name: Address: Email: __ Please sign me up for two years (30 issues) of The Log for $25. __ Please sign me up for one year (15 issues) of The Log for $15. __ Please check here if you do not want your name to appear in the newspaper. Please make checks payable to The Salem State Log The Salem State Log 352 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970 Inductees List of Achievements Osvaldo Dos Reis ’00, Soccer Four year starter as sweeper back Two-time team captain Two-time team MVP All-American in 1999 MASCAC first team all-star Two-year All-New England selection Recipient of the Howard C. Smith ScholarAthlete Award in 1999 Geoffrey Eriksen ’00, Baseball Three-year starter at shortstop and oneyear starter at third base Two-year team captain and two-time team MVP Recipient of the SSC President’s Cup award in 1999 All-American in 1999 by the American Baseball Coach Association Two-time All-MASCAC first team selection First team selection for All-New England and All-Northeast in 1999 NCAA Division 3 slugging percentage champion MASCAC homerun champion in 1999 with 16 homeruns David Fazio ’88, ’94G Basketball Four-year performer at guard Seventh all-time leading scorer (1,440 points) MASCAC first team all-star in 1984-85 SSC team MVP for the1984-85 season Member of the Central Catholic High School and Lawrence Boys’ and Girls’ Club halls of fame Amy Foss ’00, Basketball Four-year performer at forward and threeyear captain at SSC Scored 1,131 points (ninth all time at SSC) 177 career blocked shots (second all time at SSC) Kodak District 1 Regional All-American Page 27 First team All-New England and first team All-MASCAC Leanne Harris ’00, Softball Four-year starter in both field hockey and softball Three-year captain of field hockey and softball Softball All-American in 1999 Four-time All-New England selection in softball Two-time recipient of the SSC President’s Cup 1999 MASCAC softball homerun (13) and RBI (57) champion Andrew Martone ’88, Ice Hockey Four-year performer on defense 1986 Selected Titan Hockey All-American First team All-New England and first-team All-MASCAC Recorded 101 career points at SSC (one of just four SSC defensemen to have scored over 100 career points Scored 41 goals and registered 60 assists during career at SSC Dr. Nancy D. Harrington ’60, President, Salem State College For service and contributions to the athletic program Provided great care, dedication and support to the athletic program Committed to improving the outdoor athletic facilities Restored Alumni Field at the O’Keefe Center and addition of an adjacent softball field Plans to develop a baseball and tennis complex on Central Campus Ongoing support at Vikings sporting events Men’s Soccer Team Extends Winning Streak to Seven Volume 82, Issue 4 By Eric Goldberg Log Staff Salem State makes it seven wins in a row as they defeat Framingham State at home 3-0 on Saturday, Oct. 14. The Salem State Men’s soccer team took on the Rams of Framingham State on Saturday. Framingham State went into Saturday’s game with a 3-1 MASCAC record and an 8-3-1 overall record. Salem State has been one of the hottest teams in the MASCAC. The Vikings have rolled off six consecutive wins going into Saturday’s game and have won 9 out of their last 10 matches. This gives them a 3-1 conference record and a 10-3 overall record. In the Vikings fifth conference game of the season they knew they were in for a tough game. The Vikings are tied with the Rams with a 3-1 conference record so the winner of this game would sit on top of the MASCAC standings in second place behind Worcester State. The Vikings came out to play on a brisk Saturday afternoon. Salem jumped out to an early lead with a goal from sophomore Willer Nogueira, assisted by sophomore Jared Barbosa, in the eleventh minute. After taking the one nothing lead early the Vikings never looked back. The Independent Voice of Salem State College Students October 18, 2006 Salem’s second goal came just two minutes later as Barbosa and Noguira hooked up again. Noguira picked up his second goal of the game and Barbosa with his second assist. The final goal to put Framingham State away was early in the second half as freshmen Andrew Agnus scored off a corner kick assisted by sophomore Yuta Kizaki and junior Alex Kakambouras. The Vikings dominated the game. Salem attempted 20 shots, as the Rams were only able to attempt four shots. Salem was also able to earn nine corner kick attempts and not giving up any to Framingham State. With the win Salem State improves their record to 11-3 overall and 4-1 in the MASCAC. The overall MASCAC standings have Worcester State on top with a 4-0-1 record and the Vikings all alone in second with a 4-1 record. With the loss the Framingham State Rams move down to fourth in the conference standings with a 3-2 record. The next game for the Vikings will be at home on, Wednesday, October 18, as they Log Photo by Benjamin Navon Teammates Adonis Sheppard (17), Michael Bifsha and Jared Barbosa (3) congratulate host the 4-6-1 Blazers of Elms College. Andrew Agnus (19) after he scored off a corner kick, assisted by sophmore Yut Kizaki and Eric Goldberg’s email is junior Alex Kakambouras. The third and final goal put Framingham State away early in the [email protected] second half en route to a 3-0 victory Oct. 14.