Vol. 52 No. 18 , April 29 , 1999
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Vol. 52 No. 18 , April 29 , 1999
INNER CIRCLE- -SPORTS- Marist College women's rugby team has spectacular season this spring, pg. SI Marist baseball heats up with 7-2 week, pg.12 \W the student newspaper of jjlfcrist; College VOLUME #52 ISSUE # 18 http://www.academic.marist.edu/circle APRIL 29;l999 named new editor by CHRIS GROGAN News Editori The Circle will be under new management next year. . Patrick Whittle, the current A & E editor, will be taking over as editor-in-chief beginning in September. According to him, he is looking to continuing the quality the paper has achieved recently. "The Circle has come a long way this ______ year," he . said. "The quality of editing has really im^ proved and physically Photo courtesy of Tim Massie it's just a Marist Singers, seated upper right, watch as the Pope enters St. Peter's Square during the canonization ceremony in Italy. lot more atWhittle tractive." Whittle grew up in Fair Haven, Mass. and attended Bishop Stang High School in North by KRISTINA BRTTO Marist Singers, said it was a Dartmouth, Mass. He was acStaffWriter truly unforgettable experience. tive on the school newspaper "It was a privilege to be there and played on the varsity socThe founder o£ the Marist and was a peak experience for cer team. He said he has fond - Brothers has achieved the high- the Singers," she said. * •. memories of his hometown. Russell accompanied the est honor given by-the-Roman "Fairhaven, the town I grew group of 52 Singers, who held Catholic Church." -'". . up in, is a suburb of New Brother-Marcellin Champagnat fundraisers to help lower the Bedford," he said. "The probwas canonized April 18 in the cost of the trip. Although lem is that New Bedford absoVatican City. The Marist Sing- ' fundraisers helped, the stulutely reeks of fish 24 hours a ers and several other Marist of- dents paid for the remaining day." ficials, including President Den- cost. Russell said they would Whittle, who is currently a nis J. Murray, attended this have liked to take more students, news correspondent for his monumental event. The delega- but were limited. hometown weekly newspaper, tion spent the week" before the Keri Dixon, president of Marist has had much experience as a canonization in Italy and partici- Singers, said she loved every writer for The Circle. He has raoto courtesy ot iim Massie pated in other events affiliated minute of the trip and was Keri Dixon, Diana Koserski, Matt Vinceguerra and Craig worked as a poller, staff writer with the canonization. Murray sing for the Pope as he arrives at St. Peter's Square. for Laura Russell, director of the ... please see SINGERS, pg. 4 ' ...please see WHTTTLE, pg. 3 W7k Marist sings at holy ceremony 18&EKLYPOLL Did you have a _ good school year? YES NO 89 11 This is an unscientific survey taken from 100 Marist students. Mr. Rogers to make Marist his 'neighborhood' byJEEFDAHNCKE - StqffWriter Plans for the 53rd annual Marist College commencement have been finalized, and they promise to produce a beautiful day in. the neighborhood!-. Photo courtesy ofTim Massie It has been confirmed that this Rogers on cover of Esquire as "American Hero" of 1998. year's graduation speaker will be Fred;RogersV the host of the popular children's program Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. Graduation ceremonies are scheduled for May 22 at 11a.m. on the campus green. Tim Massie, chief college relations officer, said that Rogers is a true role model and is very ... please see ROGERS, pg. 4 INSIDE TODAY: Mostly cloudy hi: 61° Io:34° Community.......... .2 Inner Circle SI Features 5 A&E 9 Opinion 7 Sports 12 THE CIRCLE News APRIL29.1999 -PAGE 2 APRIL 29.1999 •.•: SeCtirity Briefs ^» J1 IN?YQUR OPINION -compiled by Scott tfevilcy What are your plans for the summer? Ah overturned, portable saniThe Marist Band will be hav- tation enclosure and broken ing their Spring Ensemble in the folding table were left in the Nelly Goletti Theater on May 3 wake of Riverfest on April 16. at 3 p.m. The following groups Numerous students were observed vomiting as they will be performing: stumbled through the rain to 4 ' : ** 1 their residences, but no major < V Concert Band injuries were reported. Brass Ensemble Flute Ensemble Two off-campus females filed Handbell Choir assault charges against one anString Ensemble other after slapping each other on Fri, April 16 at 7:25 p.m. The Some of the selected pieces will two were supposedly arguing be: over the possession of a male •3fe£ Student. Zampa Army of the Nile \ An intruder in West Cedar's Lincolnshire Posy "S" block was reported by a English Folk Song Suite screaming female resident on "To catch up on " Hopefully to get Sat, April 16 at 8:37 p.m. Officers raced to the scene, keyed " TI/-...7, » sleep and hopefully an internship and Work. Gender Equality into the apartment, and found make money." playbaseball." The Gender Equality Club will the intruder, who was also a be having its annual Take Back the Night March on Sun., May West Cedar resident and an ex2 at 8 p.m. Meet them in the Ro- boyfriend of the female resi-Stephanie Koutsares Gene Antico Kristcn Nocerino tunda wearing a white shirt to dent. The intruder climbed in through a window and pushed sophomore sophomore • •• sophomore show your support for putting an end to sexualrviolence. Be his ex7girlfriend when asked to there rain or shine! Direct any leaved Town of Poughkeepsie questions to the GenderEqual- police officers were'called and ity Club atX7154 or e-mail them the intruder was arrested and charged with criminal trespassatHZWA. ,.-,': ing. At 11:20 p.m. the same evening, Peter Amato, associate dean of student affairs, English Department promptly banned the argumenOn May 7 and 9, at 2 p.m. and tative student from campus. 7p.m. respectively, Dr. DeAngelis' Capping Class will Security officers were called present "English Under Cover," about excessive noise in a SPECIAL STUDENTS & FACULTY FARES a student production of dra- Gartland Common's "F" block matic and poetic work on Friday. apartment on Sat., April 17 at A full-length original play, 2:10 a.m. Upon entering, secu"Upon Intrusion," will be per- rity found two unauthorized formed on Sunday. The perfor- guests and two residents standmances will be held at the Nelly ing in a wrecked apartment. The Goletti Theater at Marist Col- apartment was complete with lege: empty beer cans, an empty fire extinguisher with complimentary foam, and overturned furniture Psychology Club in the dining room, bedroom, Be a buddy for a day! The Psy- and kitchen. One of the resichology Club sponsored its an- dents gave the security verbal nual One to One Day on Wed., lambasting, but the second resiApril 28. They were on the dent smoothed the situation out, Dyson Green from 9 a.m. to 2 taking responsibility for the visip.m. If there are any questions, tors, and they were allowed to please contact Jason at X 4694. stay. ALSO DAILY SERVICE TO: Woodbury Common Premium The Marist Band : flfei~ • fl&wS V\l£ i totitl TO NEW YORK CITY JFK Outlets, Atlantic City, New Jersey, Long Island, Upstate NY and Colleges, and many other destinations! Weekend Weather FRIDAY: SATURDAY: SUNDAY: TICKET AGENTS: Arlington Arlington Getty •454-3530 ! 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"They wanted to kill 500 people, hijack a plane and take it to New York City," Davis said. "If in fact they were able to cairy out the entire plan, theie could have been quite a bit more damage and quite a few more fatalities." Asked why the gunmen were thinking of New York, he said: "I have no idea. Maybe the density of population, for all I know." PAGE 3 make predictions upcoming miUenium Marist hopes for best when 2000 arrives byDOUGLASDEISS StajfWriter The year 2000 is going to bring many changes according to several Marist College Students. Some changes deal just with us; here at Marist, while other changes deal with predictions to come for the world. Freshman Ryan Finger said he hopes for solutions to problems that have begun this millenium. "I hope to see that we will all work together to make progress in eradicating the problems that we have made this century," he said. According to Finger, he would like tosee another Renaissance. "I would like to see my grand children experience a Renaissance, that would be cool." Concerning the world, many students take issue.with some big problems that everyone is forced to think about: war and disease. In response to war, sophomore Scott Garret said he has high Many dead in Serb TV hopes for peace in the future. bombing "Many countries are going to join NATO in an attempt for BELGRADE. Yugoslavia - world peace," he said. ./.. Families, friends and co-workFellow sophomore Kyle Wood ers of six victims of last Friday's said he wants to live to see an NATO attack on the Serbian Television building gathered Monday in downtown Belgrade to pay their last respects. Covered with lilac blossoms, the wooden coffins of the six employees were laid in front of the City Morgue Chapel. Hun- .... continuedfrom pg. 1 dreds wept among the crowd of about 1,000, who gathered in A & E, Assistant A & E Editor heavy rain. "Although all 7.000 of our and his current position as A & employees were a target, death E editor. unstoppably came to claim our 3 Whittle is involved in other colleagues that perished," said activities on campus other than TV director Dragoljub the newspaper. He is a member Milanovic. As for NATO, "ulti- of the political science club and mately, the hand of justice will vice-president of the Society of find them as will the curses of the loved ones of our col- Professional Journalists club. According to him, he came to leagues." Marist for several reasons..' A NATO missile struck .the "I like the small size, the fact headquarters of Serbian state • that it's-hands on and the techtelevision last Friday, collapsing nology in the classroom," he two floors and Happing some employees inside. said. * On Sunday. Serbian TV reReading and writing are two leased the names of six that'it of Whittle's favorite pastimes. said were pulled from the ruins. He said he always can find the Ten others are missing and pre- time to read. sumed dead. Of 18 injured, four "Kurt Vonnegut and George remain hospitalized. Orwell are two of my favorite auNATO says Serbian television was a legitimate military target thors," he said. Whittle, a junior journalism because it spread "'propaganda" about the alliance's campaign to major, said his career aspirations force President Slobodan involve advocacy journalism. Milosevic to accept a peace "My goal is to someday be the plan for Kosovo. opinion editor for a major newspaper such as The Boston Globe —compiledfrom Associated Press or New York Times" he saidAmanda Bradley, current edi- end to disease. "I think that they are finally going to find a cure for AIDS and cancer," he said. Junior Mark Smith goes out on a limb stating, "The United States will once again rise to greatness as Y2K sends the third world and rogue nations into the dark ages." Many students think the world of sports will undergo big changes, including sophomore Michael Ferraro.. "The three players who will carry the NBA into the next cen- WHITTLE: Editor looks forward to next year "s paper "Mygoalisto someday be the Opinion Editor for a major newspaper such as The Boston Globe or New York Times," Patrick Whittle tor-in-chief, said the newspaper will be in good hands. "Patrick was a qualified candidate," she said. "He will do a fine job next year." Editor-in-chief is not the only position being filled next year ort The Circle staff. The new opinion editor will be Mike Bagnato, while Jeremy Smith will take over as photo editor. Nik Bonopartis will be taking over for Whittle as A & Eeditor. . ' News, sports, managing and features editors will continue in the same capacity next year. tury are, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter and Jason Kidd," he said. In regards to our rights, Jeremy Doran suggests some drugs will become legal to purchase. "We are going to see the legalization of marijuana," he said. Fellow commuter Michael Craig said he hopes he will be able to travel to school faster," he said. "The Speed limit is going to be increased," he said. Focusing on Marist, junior Heather Suydam said she predicted problems for upcoming classes. "Graduating classes are going to have the tough problem of dealing with being the Class of 00, or the Class of 01," she said. Suydam also said that students are going to be thinking they are losers because of the 00. Fellow junior Becky Valk does riot make a prediction at all. According to her, claims that the world will end in eight months are untrue. "Nostradamus states that July 99 marks the end of the world, so nothing is going to happen in the year 2000," she said. Students show unity in tragedy by CHRIS GROG AN News Editor Shock and an outpouring of sympathy over the tragedy in Colorado have blanketed the country, including right here at Marist. Last Tuesday, Columbine High School turned into a war zone when two students opened fire in a crowded cafeteria and library. In the end, 14 students and one teacher perished in the hail of bullets and homemade bombs. Many students here feel that what happened last week is a wakeup.call. ,..,,, ,.,,. ; ., Jennifer Taylor, sophomore, said she feels this is a time for" the country to reflect oh. how society is raising its youth. .. , : "I believe thjs.tragedy is a reflection of the violence in our spciety,"-she. said.: "It shows how this problem is escalating." Marisa Sanders, sophomore, said she thinks more intervention is heeded in schools today. "It's an atrocity that these people had to lose their lives in order for us to realize the extent of problems the suspects had," she said. The entire Denver area, including radio and television stations,- observed 30 seconds of silence on Tuesday at 11:21 am. That was exactly one week to the minute from the time the shootings began. On Sunday, Marist held its own moment of silence for the victims, of Littleton, Colorado. Students gathered in a circle* with candles lit to recognize those who died. Prayers were said and students vowed to put a stop to violence. Brian Lachcr, sophomore, said he was amazed at the amount of students who showed up: "It makes me really proud that I go to a school where they are concerned about a tragedy like this and show support," he said. , Colleen Byrnes said she was. also surprised at the turnout. "I was amazed at how many students showed up at the moment of silence," she said. Other students said they did not realize the extent that this event has impacted students here. Meghan O'Geary, sophomore, said she was. happy for the support shown here. "I'm glad students showed unity in this tragedy," she said. Allison Clough, junior, added that this killing spree had fat ranging effects. "I found the vigil to be extremely effective," she said. "I was surprised to see the turnout considering it happened away from our community." » \ I I \ ( > > . s \ 5 * \' \ • » APRIL 29,1999 PAGE 4 Earth day raises awareness by CHRISTY BARR Staff Writer : Photo'cburtesy of John DeGtlio . Photo couittsy of Tim Massif Guitarist Karen Merker, Jen Miranda.Crystaj Jager, LaiireHe Weurz and Tara Sullivan sing at the Vatican City residence of Ambassador Boggs. The members of S/rensand Time Check pose with AmbassadorCorrine C^'Bpggs, tie U S . Ambassador to the Holy Cee. Ambassador Boggs will receive the,Freedoms Medal this fall and is the previous recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill medal. Back row:: Katie McQuade, Chris Yapchanik, Mike Seaman, Chris Nelson, Ryan Kessler, Jen Bummarn Joel Cordenner Front row: Kristina Newell, Jen Miranda, Ambassador Boggs, Gina Montoro, Matt Vinceguerra, Jill Critchly. SINGERS: Popeajtliongaudience ... continued from pg. 1 glad she had the opportunity to gQ. ',.'.. "It was an amazing experience for everyone, especially being so close to the Pope," she said. During the week they were in Rome, the Singers performed to both public and private audiences. A performance in St. Peter's Square as well as a worldwide Marist. gathering were ..among.^highlights'ofthe,trip. : The day before the canonization, there was a worldwide Marist event with delegations from each Marist affiliated area. Russell said the Singers were received well in Rome: >. \---g, "We represented the entire u We represented the United States when we performed our two songs and re- entire United States ceived a standing ovation," she when we performed said. our two songs: and Dixon said the event was one of the most memorable experi- received a standing ences of the week. ovation." "It was my favorite because it was such a great honor to repLaura Russell resent the United States in such a noteworthy event," she said. :..,...>;•- director The Singers also received the honor of performing with the. Sistine Chapel Choir in Latin on the day of the canonization. "We found out the night beAccording to Russell.the infore that they wanted us to pervitation was an unexpected welform with them;" she said. "We come. Photo courtesy of John DeGilio Matt Vinceguerra, Jon Pisani, Chris. Yapchanik, Chris Nelson and Kevin Boyer performing at the Ambassador's residence. were up late practicing and learned the song in Latin so that we.cpuld perform it the follow,ing;d'ay.": < : ; : v^.'-'.: ; , -iV,. The.dayjpf the canonization the Singers performed in front . of St. Peter's Square and were only 20 feet away from the Pope, Russell said. Rob Amodeo, Marist Singer, said that he could not believe he was that close to the Pope ; and was able.to sing in front of "Being in the piesencc of the Pope-was extremely ; magnifieent,"said Amodeo. ROGERS: Speaker best Spina receives 'Intern of the Year' award represents ideals of Marist Stacey Spina, a senior psy- Poughkeepsic and at the Communicationally Handichology/special education ma- Dutchess County Board of Co- capped Children (TEACH) jor from Paisippany, N.J., IC- operative Educational Services method of instructing seli-conceivedthe 1999 Marist College (BOCES) in Salt Point. tained classroom setting. ... continued from pg.l lutein Student of the Year During her internship at Spina also currently ser\es as Award. Hagan Spackenkill Elementary a substitute teacher in both Ar happy with the selection; The award, given by Marist's School, Spina integrated com- lington and Spackenkill schools "The man you see on TV is "Many of the stu- Center for Career Ser\ ices an- puter-based instruction into districts and is a member of Althe man you see in real life," dents grew up with nually since 1993. recognizes a lessons in conjunction with a pha Chi National Honor SociMassie said. "We are very lucky giaduating senior for outstand- grant awarded by Media One ety. She has a 3.7 grade point him." to get him." ing achievement in experiential and U.S. One Foundation. average and has been on the Arrangements to get Rogers which includes in- While atBOCES, Spina assisted Dean's List every semester Tim Massie education, began last September, and plans ternships, co-op. externships, students with multiple disabili-" The Center for Career Services will be officially finalized next chief relations officer and student teaching assign- lies, autism and severe commu- also presented the Marist Colweek. nication impairments. She lege Inicrn Employer of the Year ments. It is another in a long list of Spina served as a student taught six-year-old students Award for 1999 to Central The ideals Massie spoke of honors and awards that have teacher at the I lagan Spackenkill using the Treatment and Edu- Hudson Gas and Electric in been bestowed upon the 70-year are excellence in education, Elementary School in cation of Autistic and Poughkeepsie. old Rogers, who has hosted his dedication to the principle of well-known television program service and pursuit of higher human values. According to for the past 33 years. Massie, Rogers reaches all three In 1994 he received the Eleanor of these. Roosevelt Val-Kill medal. He The man known for wearing also won a 1997 Emmy award for outstanding performer in a cardigans and white sneakers, while at the same time watching children's series, and has received honorary degrees from his trolley roll off towards the STUDBJTSUMMffl SPECIAL several colleges and universi- "Land of Make Believe," also ties including Yale, UCONN and provides a speaker whom many of this year's graduates spent Boston University. much of their youth wjth: In addition, Rogers has been (5TOUHT)WUr.$2MBSaMOTDB»QSIF. Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood is caran ordained Presbyterian min•Subjecttoava&bffity. ried by about 300 stations throughistersince 1962. Hyde Park : Poughkeepsie/ .New Windsor Massie said all that Rogers out the country, seen in seven mil229^0330 - Highland: ^61-0606 has done makes him a perfect lion homes each weekday. Massie said when Rogers was speaker for Marist commence454-0001 : :• first introduced as a choice, the Wappingers Pleasant ment. 691-2828 Falls Valley "He leads a life of higher val- student support was strong. "Everybody reacted well," he 635^8870 Poughkeepsie 298-9111 ues," Massie said. "He best Oder m b t f e to a u l a s wtt vjW ofege ID. 471M111 677-3700 462-8888 represents the ideals of the said. "Many of the students GUARDIAN <rty Sutjea 10 milabttj: 0Bo good on nor grew up with him." renofc<xfy.£i^waS9. Cannot teamBnal Marist College." SELF-STORAGE wfli other offiss. Call Toll Free 1-800-698-6969 rtore your 3 MONTHS FOR $99 Sewage, pollution and land preservation were all topics of this year's Earth Day celebration. Earth Day, which first began in the spring of 1970, was observed on April 21 this year. The Marist College chapter of Students Encouraging Global AwareneSs (SEGA) coordinated the festivities. During activity hour, SEGA held informational tables arid gave away free T-shirts, food and posters in front of the Rotunda: .••••'• Carrie Swail, vice-president of SEGA, said the informational tables included animal welfare and vegetarianism along with local environmental groups. "The Scenic Hudson arid Hudson Cleanwater environmental groups both had informational tables," she said. Paul Jendrzejczyk, president of SEGA, said the group was also selling reusable mugs filled with day went well, but do have ideas people there," she said. fresh squeezed juice for $1. Jendrzejczyk feels there needs "The idea is for students to on improving next year's celto be more tables addressing ebration. take these mugs to the cafes and Kristin Harvey, freshman issues of concern on campus. Cabaret instead of using the' "We need to try to find solustyrofoam cups they offer," he SEGA member, said there were tions for.problems on campus, •plenty of things people could said. such as recycling," he said. take part in, but she hopes next According to the Wilderness According to Jendrzejczyk, Society's web page, Senator year will draw a larger crowd. "We could use more publicity this year there was more supGaylord Nelson first began to draw in more people," she port from local organizations, Earth Day back in 1970. but the event would have gone said. "The objective was to get a over better if it were held on the Swail said she also would like nationwide demonstration of weekend. concern for the environment," to see more of a turnout. "We would have had a better "I thought it went well behe said. "Earth Day achieved turnout if it was the whole day, cause it was a very nice day, but what I had hoped for." notjust activity hour," he said. I would have liked to see more SEGA members agree that the Black week successful for entertaining and educating evening wear. Music was provided by DJ H-Bomb of "Music. on the Move." Jizelle Andrews and Tisha Murray were the coordinators :•:• The recognition of different of the show. They have been cultures is very important, to~a plahhiri'g the whole show since lot of students on campus. December. ••'<,. Black week was a big help in Until the night of the show,' accomplishing this .by being a they spent their time writing lethuge success. terSi calling people, following up It lasted from April 18 to 24 on calls, visiting stores and takand the Black Student Union ing free advertising in order to organized all of the events.put the show together. : Edward Antoine, president of Andrews said she thought the BSU; said the whole year turned most important thing about the put well for BSU, along with the show was all the hard;work week..;,' •' ;; "Wehad a good year," he said. "We couldn't have done it without m e : b p a r d l " ' : '•-'• Moharnrtied Bilal from "The Real World; Sari Francisco" on MTV eariie to speak about fcarnpus" diversity bri the 19th. : • ' A play was' performed on the 20th called "Womyri with Wings." It was a show about issues that women face including abortion.' It was also about "riiotivating self-confidence-in " wbirien. ' ';'"''": On the 21st, "Nyabingi" was held which rneans "Night of Expression." This involves a talent show corisisting of riiusic, poetry and comedy performed by students; The "Def Comedy. Jam" was held on the 22nd and.featured two comedians named J.B. Smooth arid Rob Stapleton. About 100 people came to the show. The BSU Fashion Show was held on the 23rd. Clothing from The Gap, Dress Barn, Dress Barn Woman, World Wide Clothing, American Eagle, JT's House of Style, Finishline, Mandee, The Unit Men's and Women's Clothing, and Royal Tuxedo were modeled. C.C. New York Hair Design and Tiofia's Jewelers were also sponsors. The show consisted of casual, sports, club, business and by RICHARD SHUTKIN ........ Staff Writer people did for the show. "The models really showed the commitirierit'they put in," she said: ;.."• . ShemetaLake,oneof the models for the show,'said she was a little nervous at the beginning but got more comfortable towards the end of the show. : 'T.Ayas nervous at first but the more I wentout, I became more relaxed," she said. Lake also said she thought the show was a good experience. "The fashion show was an overall success because of the amount of people there and the Antoine said he thinks it's imexcitement shown by the portant to have Black Week. crowd," she said. "It is important to represent Murray said she would like to thank everyone for coming out our heritage on this campus and to make people aware that we to see the show. "I would like to thank Bob are on campus," he said. "It is ; Lynch and Rich because they also important to dotirings so we're so patient arid they worked that African Americans can feel good with us," she said. "I comfortable ori this campus." Antoine said that everyone is would also like to thank DJ Hwelcome to join BSU. Bomb." "BSU is a family, notjust a On the 24th the Cultural Dinner Dance was held. James club," he said. "We want all Rusch, junior, was chosen to be races to join." BSU king and Jihan Herndon, freshman, was chosen to be BSU queen. STUDENTS Need shirts with your dorm* tearn, or club's logo screen-printed on them? Then stop in and see us at, MILLMAN'S T-SHIRT FACTORY 12 Fowler ave., Poughkeepsie (Take Route 9 South to 44-55 East 12 traffic lights 1 Block down on left:) 454-2255 FAX 454-5771 FREE SCREEN! \ \ ilh M e n t i o n <>!' I h i s At! Serving the Marist Community since 1978 1 . \ \ * \ I, * t I J V V V \ V 1 > . 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If you have any suggestions for this column, or would like to write a column, contact Katrina at extension 2429 or email HZAL. Features Editor Katrina Fuchsenberger wrote this Searching the Sites column. Chinese Casserole has just published their last issue. 1 lb ground birf 1 xinall onion, chopped ? cup-cooked iiu" 1 cancre.imot chicken soup I I'JII cicaiii of mushroom .soup 1 ihl soy sauce 1 cm ChuiCM' noodli-s AsEditor-in-Chief for this year I would like to extend my thanks to all this year's editors and writers. Thanks for the memories. It's been fun. Best wishes to this year's graduating seniors and next year's Circle staff. Brown around beef and onions until meal is wdl hrowni'tl and PI>IOII>> iiic iciidt'i. Tn a huge bow I. combine rice, cream ol chicken «oup. t ream of mushroom soup, and soy MUIC. In bottom «1 casserole dish, sprinkle hall the (.'lunc.-e noodles. Spread iiie;iI-oiiion mixture, and spiuikle ii-muininu noodles o\ ei the top. Bake at i?0'deeicesfoi lOtn 15 minutes, or until huhbly hot \ strongly to the knowledge that is reserved for just you no matter how much prying tempts you to let it all out. Playing hard to get will encourage, your pursuers and make them believe that what you hide inside is the unobtainable prize. • CANCER: Song and ' laughter spills out the doors of your home and brightens the whole neighborhood. Smiles will flow into every nook and cranny like warm butter on bread. You'll see your neighbors in a new light and in a way that transforms the often mundane daily interactions into .'Conversations' you look forward to having. New things and ideas capture your attention, filling you with an eagerness, to learn. Trusting others comes easily arid they will easily trust you in return. LEO: A domestic imbalance casts a long shadow across the rest of your day. It may feel dark and gloomy, but remember that there wouldn't be any shadows at all if it weren't for some form of light. Seeking the s'ource may allow you to change the direction of it's reflection. The pull of family can exert a powerful and not always welcome influence. It may be all in the way that you choose to receive the interaction. This may be your best option at the moment. VIRGO: Enjoy what you now have before letting your ambition drive you onward. It will serve as the foundation from which to move forward. Just because something is easy for you doesn't mean that it has no value. You just may . have the skills that the job requires so the whole process moves smoothly. You may feel restless, though, without a challenge in the forefront of your experiences. LIBRA: Today you are thinking about money—specifically, how to get more of it. Your thoughts will be. consumed by dollars and the plans that may result in allowing you to live large. Complex processes are prone to small but tragic flaws. For this reason, take the time to work out all of the kinks and to make sure that all of the mechanisms are working with each other. Define the details and work on a smaller scale until you know what you are doing. SCORPIO: You have the keen ability to be true to yourself. You'll find that you have no patience for those who hide in disguise, trying to fool themselves and everyone else. Know that you have every right to be proud of your desire to match your actions with .what you feel is moral in your mind and heart. The difference between love and infatuation Sincerely, Amanda Bradley Editor-in-chief Marist Singers applauded Horoscopes ARIES: You may have some moral issues with what is happening around you today. Your inclination is likely to be introverted, but know that the situation may change the moment you take a stand. Step up on your soapbox if you really want to see a shift in the environment in which you find yourself. You have the potential to turn things all the way around. If you accept people's weaknesses, you will begin to see their strengths. . TAURUS: You are a volcano of emotions today, and don't be surprised if there are onlookers who find the situation fascinating. The heat of your words as they flow freely will spark feelings strong in intensity. Passionate language may be all that lies between you and some inappropriate behavior. Listen to your heart and let your words mirror what you find. Popularity will present itself as an issue and you have the power to decide exactly what role it will play. GEMINI: Today could find you as the target of an investigation. You may feel as if there is a car trailing you at all times or a spy behind every corner. It's nothing serious, but someone has a definite interest in your secrets. You may be more intriguing than you ever knew possible. Hold on Have a great summer everyone and see (most of) you in the fall!! immediately obvious, although separating or combining the two could make for a fun experience. : SAGITTARIUS: If your stride falters or your sparkle, fades, don't worry; your light has not fully gone out. A power surge may have . forced your electricity to momentarily dim. Do your best to rely on your reserve generator. Sagittarians in high profile positions may suddenly become self-conscious. Remember that you are no different man before and turn to your reassuring thoughts. Withdraw and take a quick deep breath before the uncomprehending lose their patience with you. Move slowly and try to pinpoint the reason for your sluggishness. CAPRICORN: You get along wonderfully with others. You'll find mat you will click in every interaction and enjoy the moments of conversation you encounter/Everything you need is exactly where it should be when you reach for it Everything has a place and a purpose into which you will find that you have insight. All the factors are aligned for an important decision that you have to make. Take them in the order in which they present themselves and be sure to consider the bigger picture in the process of putting it all together. AQUARIUS: Purely and simply, your raw emotions chafe at you. It is down to the. nitty-gritty and the bare essentials. You may_feel.sure.uiat everyone around you knows exactly what you are dunking. You are likely to have an audience for all of your emotions. Try to keep your deep feelings with you in the privacy of your dressing room. Reserve center stage for the most positive feelings you, can muster. Be reassured -that there will be a chorus and an orchestra to support you. The audience also wants you to do your best, although they may also act as critics as they observe. PISCES: Think big thoughts today and let your words form those cartoon bubbles over top of your head. Speak with your hands and let your expressions tell the true tale. You may feel like you are wandering through the clouds, but know that these are where you are more likely to discover your dreams. Throw old ideas out the window, along with anyone who still believes in. them. Wish them well as they soar in their own way. Keep moving, or your feet will fuse to the ground. Use the restless feeling that you feel inside as a way to keep your forces fanciful. Editor My wife; Barbara and I would like to thank the Marist Singers for making our 40th anniversary trip to Rome such a pleasant success. Their performance at the Marist Brothers' Worldwide Youtfi Festival on Sat., April, 17 was truly outstanding and a source of pride for all of us from America. With the thousands that filled the huge Paul VI Audience Hall to capacity with "Maristi" from all over die world, and where North Americans were but a tiny fraction of the Marist family, you could tell from the clamorous applause mat tiiey enjoyed the Marist College Singers too. Their performance at the home of the Vatican Ambassador, Lindy.Boggs on the Friday evening set die perfect tone for the celebration that brought us together in Rome. We both felt Marcelliri Champagnat would be pleased to see what his work had produced. ' ."•*•'" Inappreciated, we have placed 35 digital pictures for Marist College Singers to enjoy on uie Marist College mainframe. They can be downloaded by Anonymous FTP from uie account EN10.J Some of the "unedited" pictures can be viewed at: http://maristb.marist.edu/~EN10/@httpd/index.html. John F. DeGiiio school of science Professor extends thanks to Marist community Editor . My family and I would like to thank the many members of the Marist community fortiieir words ofcondolence during the time ofmy mother's deatii. It has been a very painful time for us, but the kind thoughts and actions of so many have helped greatly. •••,.* Barbara Lavin Newly chartered fraternity welcomes members Editor Congratulations to the Delta Iota Chapter of Phi Kappa Sigma. Initiated the 23rd of April, 1999, the Phi Kaps are officially recognized by their International Office as.a fraternal organization. After more than, a year of hard work, these men now plan to be a strong arid productive organization here at Marist College for years tocbhie.-/ " " Congratulations to these new Brothers of the Phi Kappa SigmaFraternity: Trevor Arguin, David Bober, Damien Choma, Daniel Coriboy,Joel Cordenner, Robert Duda, Lyle Flagg, Richard Forcellati, Kevin Gianni, Brian Groark, Robert Henry, Christopher Jackman, Christopher Koehler, Jesse Kupec, Patrick LaCroix, KrisLaliberte, Stephen LapolK Benjariiin Leeson, Richard McCormack, Michael Mercer, Thomas Mirabella, Mark Morici, Michael Morris, Thomas Myers, Christopher Reed, Christopher Rowland, Michael Seaman, Wm. Douglas Smith, Tomothy Soloman, William Stahl, Adam Sturges, Timothy Timone, Douglas Wilderotter. Kevin Gianni Kappa Kappa Gamma initiates new sisters Editor The Zeta Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma would like to welcome the Lambda class. The new initiates are: Colleen Barrett, Katie Brown, Heather Calanan, Jill Cristadoro, Erin Hayes, Sharon Kennedy, Nicole Kulik, Kerrie Mendez, Anne Perkins and Alison Stec. Congratulations girls. Jacqueline Baker Reader rebuts editorial Editor Two of die PBS specialists analyzing die Columbine HS tragedy were honest enough to opine mat a "spiritual emptiness" is part of uie cause. ("If PBS doesn't do it, who will?") I did not appreciate Tara Quinn's remark about Graceland being "the place where Jesus was born." Such humorous or malicious bashing of the Catholic religion has become pervasive recently in the media, slowly frittering away the moral fiber of society. Rivulets become rivers mat lead to Littleton oceans. Bro. Joe Belanger, fins Graduating senior offers parting words Editor: Well my four years are up here at Marist College, and for two of those years I was an editor for The Circle so I figured mis would be my last time to write an editorial so here goes. I could do the typical senior thing and say how happy I was for four years here, and so on and so forth, but I will spare you. .Instead, I will let some of you in on some things that have kept me sane in my most stressing moments and made those goodtimesa lot better. First, on crossing Route 9, there is a very sirhple and inexpensive way to cross uie street without being hit by a car (and I am not talking about building a bridge •for the students or eliminating the right turns on red law). All you guys and girls have to do is look left men look right. If you do that, you will see if there is a car coming and tiiat will let you know that it is not die right time to cross the street. Next, get to know your teachers. The more you get to know them, the better they will treat you. The same goes for advisors. All of you who complain that you did not get into any classes, me better you know your advisors, the easier it will be for diem to get you into the classes you want to take. They also can give you some good advice on some other tilings going on in your life that do not deal with classes. Take spring break trips, study outside a lot, climb the trees on campus (not drunk please), take pictures of you and your friends, get dressed up on Halloween, laugh, play practical jokes on your friends (and when one gets * played on you do not hold a grudge), and have FUN! You only have, at most, three years left, so make the most of it because after college, you have to deal widi health-care, insurance, and dating sober women. So this is it, enjoy, good-bye, and I am looking forward to a sober senior week. Ha, you see that is funny! Av Joe Scotto senior THE CIRCLE Amanda Bradley Editor-in-chief Elizabeth Carrubba Managing Editor Chris Grogan News Editor Katrina Fuchsenberger Features Editor Thomas Ryan Sports Editor TaraQuinn Opinion Editor Patrick Whittle Arts & Entertainment Joe Scotto Photography Editor Toni Constantino Business Manager G. Modele Clarke, Faculty Advisor Tlie Circle is the student newspaper of Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY. Issues are published every Thursday. We welcome letters to die editor, club announcements and story ideas. We cannot publish unsigned letters to the editor. The Circle staff can be reached at 575-3000 x2429 or by email at HZAL. ** ' 1 ' ' 1. <. t I ' I ' < t ' I I I i I I I < i. i O ^ >. i t 1 t > i i > T i i i - i i '• i i i i i i i i ; i i ' i , , . THE APRIL 29,1999 CIRCLE I Op-Ed The views expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of The Circle C ol o r a do mass a er e: we should have seen it coming by CHRIS KNUDTSEN In the wake of the Colorado massacre, many have been saying how big of a shock this is to our society. Why? Was this really that big of a surprise? Like the students in Colorado, the majority of us has grown up in high schools in middle class communities and would probably like to think that it could never happen in our hometowns. Obviously now we can. Almost every high school has the group of outcasts. Sometimes they are "freaks." Sometimes they are just normal kids who never assimilated into the popular crowd. Almost "every high school treats them the same. There is almost always the kid who has his backpack thrown into the showers after gym. The kid who has his lunch tray knocked over every day. The kid who hears the constant insults and threats. Yet as a society, we act surprised that somebody^ somewhere, somehow'snapped. Somebhe'should Have'"seen"it coming. .<<•..••••-• While this isn't meant to excuse what happened, it does bring iis a step closer to understanding how this happened. If we are lucky, it may bring us a step closer to understanding how to prevent it from ever hap^ pening again. But that doesn't seem likely. Already the media has been held accountable for the "Trench Coat Mafia." Musical artists such as Marilyn Manson and KMFDM have already been criticized for somehow influencing the students to go on a killing spree. This is very reminiscent of the suicide case blamed on Judas Priest several years ago. After the double suicide in the past case, the parents of the dead went on a moral conquest against the band and the music scene as a whole.. What the parents' supporters seemed to overlook was the role the parents diemselves had in the tragedy. The two teenagers killed themselves while listening to 'Judas Priest in their parent's garage... while smoking pot and drinking beer. Maybe the parents should have been more aware pf what their children were doing in their own house. ; v Maybe the parents of the • "trench coat mafia" should have paid a little more attention to > what their children were doing in their spare time. Maybe they should have checked to see what the teenagers'were building in their garages. But they were middle class, and this kind ofJhing is only supposed to happen in the inner cities ... right? Human nature isthe same no matter what class you are in. In all actuality the situation would have been handled swiftly in an inner city school by security and local police. But they were middle class, what could have driven them to this point. Money and possession means little if the parents did not actually raise their children. Being wealthy does not put a person on a moral high ground or in a perfect life (although many people seem to believe that it does). ; Another reason why we will probably see this happen again is because rather than learning how to deal with the situation, people become more paranoid and. aggressiye against those that they, see as different.".,. There will be more hard looks, more insults, etc. ..the problem will not go away or.getbetter.. It is highly ironic that there was a "moment of silence" for the victims of me tragedyjbe-:^ cause it was silence thaftel: the tragedy occur. Rather than mourning the event and bowing our heads in silence, we should focus our efforts on preventing a similar outbreak from happening.; .Another misconception of the media is that they are portraying this as a random act of violence. There was nothing random about this at all, it was planned, calculated and eventually acted out. It was not a spur of the moment idea. It had been building over time and festering until it could not be contained anymore. Rather than looking for a scapegoat, society should try to find.ways to prevent another incident by trying to understand why it happened and what could be done to change it. There is no single cause. It is a combination of several factors that could be improved upon. They were a bunch of kids who got picked on a lot and nobody seemed to have tried to help them. Their parents obviously did not know what was really going on in their lives. .':'.' .But "we.are.so shocked that something, like tiiis could hap^ pen." We should have seen it coming. ChrisfK}iudtsen;is a freshman communications major frorn East I slip, NY. Student learns value of life\ love by TRACYDEPASQUAI ,E Recently, I rediscovered the importance of family. Growing up, my cousin and 1 were inseparable. People would'often mistake us for sisters because we share such a remarkable resemblance. For different reasons. I had not seen her in a couple of .years. She had since gulton engaged and planned to marry in six months. I had not had the privilege of meeting her fiancee. The first time I saw his face, I was kneeling down in front of him as he lay in his "coffin. . . « ' ! . ? . , , " . . .'.' I saw my" cousin for the first time and years and it was as if I was looking back at an image of me across the room. By complete coincidence, w e . looked almost like twins. We even had the same haircuL For ah instant I was taken back to when we were little, it was almost as if time had stood still. The moment I hugged her, it was jf I was seven and she was 10 and she was walking me to my first grade class or teach- ^2.r it ing me how to ride a bike. She had always been there for me, and now it was my turn. I hugged her for what seemed like forever, afraid to. let'go. Afraid to return to the present, and wanting so badly to return to when we were little, when our She said she could be blissfully happy with the love of her life for just few short years. ' '/'.'•-• [ •' ;'•.'-u; biggest struggle in life was de-; cidihg what we wanted to wear to school. I could not help but thinkhqw unfair-it was. .1 should be hugging her in her wedding dress in October." She;should be wearing white; not black." T do not know which is-wdrse: someone gone so young," or someone so young left behind. "It.was like a scene out,of a* movie. Unfortunately, if was painfully real. As the bagpipes played Amazing Grace, we had all stopped and waited. Waited 'He not busy being born is busy dying." -Bob Dylan for her to leave his side. It was . thenvproperly, and you truly., possibly the hardest thing I . . mean tfiem, then they are the have ever seen. U-- three ^easiest, words you will; It taught me one of the great- - ' •ever say.,-.-,-••'. ' >••" ^ - s ,..'/>'".•, est and most important les-;.'. . - Mypousihptovedthat tomeU. sons 1 will probably ever learn. .Life ds truly shdrt; We need Even though he died at t h e ' not be-depressed,*for there-is ' young age of 27 of a brain an- - ,. nothingwe can dp about it*We ;••• eurysm. theie was something '.' just have to live every day that '. that my cousin never men--.; way. we choose to? aridif some-. tioned to her family. No male thing bad. happens/ the'hwe''." member of his family lived past move'on/ Because we have?the age of 46 because of a hechosen our. own paths, and al-, reditary kidney disease. -though it.will be painful for &.She said that she could marry . while,: it was.because it was someone who couldjiye until .•. once wonderful. That is what 80 and maybe she would.be . we must never forget , ' ' " - . " happy;- Orshecouldbebliss; Sofif therejs someone you fully happy with thelpyeof her .-•' •love'and have nottold, .tell''' life for just few short years. It- . them: I am not saying you was ithe. bravest-thing T h a d , shouldiprofess your loye;. to ever heard. It gives you some- themxJustgivethema riug'or, perspective to hear the unselfa kiss. Hold their hand when ishness of..that statement: theyleast expect it. Do some• '.- :Sp in the end, love, is really ='. thing nice for mem for ho reathe only thing that matters.. It , son.- But never be in the position to wonderif they know. does, not matter what land of loyeitis. The love of a friend, ,of.a parent, or of a significant other. God's.greatestgiftis that of the ability to love and to be Tracey Depasquate is a junior comloved. We use those threelittle munications major from Windsor words in vain. But if you use Locks, CT. For Tara Quinn's 'The Jersey Side,' and Bill Mekrut's 'Political Scene,9 see Inner Circle page 3. A& E APRIL 29.1909 PAGE 8 i byCHRiSKNUDTSEN Staff'Writer Student urges peers to 'Take Back the Night' byERICATAYLOR "He began following me - he dragged me over to a playground under a slide where he forced himself on top of me." It happens at night, it happens during the day. It can be a vicious rape or it can be grabbing and groping. It can be voyeuristic stares or sexual comments. Sexual violence is any act (verbal and/or physical) which breaks a person's trust and/or safety and is sexual in nature. "I have an empty hole in my heart and have forever changed as a person." Whether or not there are physical scars, sexual assault can be, and often is, devastating to a woman's psyche. She can experience flashbacks, panic, attacks, insomnia, nightr mares, uncontroilable'shaldng, suicidal thoughts. She can be haunted by. feelings'. of guilt, self-loathing, humiliation, fear, mistrust, depression, anxiety, anger, despair. There can.be an allijConsumihg J e s i r e SoVgfet cleatfand gainlsdme'seMblahce of control. ~ •_•• 'Ttpok the longest sjiowerl have ever takenih my life:" 1 The recovery time varies for ' each woman, lasting from months to years, .but for many it is a lifelong struggle to pick up the pieces, get strong, become w h o l e / / ' ~ / : : "He will never know the constant pain that I feel and the fear/' ; The lasting legacy of violence is'its'ability to. devastate and damage'theverycdmpblsitidrydf a person's sbul^Thecourse of a . life can bedrastically altered in a matter of minutes. "Forever I will be jailed in my dwhmind." ! ''•It is a violation of a woman's basic rights to have to "constantly feel at risk for unexpected assaults" on her safety "and her person. Thisris what Take Back the Might is-abouf. Anyone who supports and belieyes in creating a world where .women can experience the safety and sanctity they deserve are welcome to participate in the Marist College Take Back the Night March—May 2 beginning at 8 p.m. in the Rotunda. We will claim our right to safety on the Marist campus and then hold a Speak Out for female survivors of sexual violence and assault. "My advice to anyone who has been sexually assaulted: let it out. There is more room on the outside than the inside." Personal stories taken from The Survivors Page: www.stardate.bc.ca/survivors 'a *: '.• ILagwagon hea'dliheH »at A11, ; Trarnps; accompanied, by, Eatei Generation, ind Writch kike,Me b.h Sat.-;, ^.pril 24: *^ii Despite the'pdppy nature of the show, some of the misled teeny-boppers managed to get violent. The rest of the crowd seemed to enjoy themselves mough (except for the two kids who were throwing up in the corner for most of the show). Wretch Like Me started the night off with a brief ihtro from. Guns and Roses which was highly amusing (and surprising that they could play that many different chords). The rest of meir set was energetic but fairly repetitive which left a lacking feeling after their half hour set. On the surface Wretch Like Me seemed to be another popposer-punk bands that have been becoming increasingly popular as of late. However, after'flipping through their CD * (which I would not have actually bought but it was: free), I found (hat there lyricsarebotH comical arid somewhat controversial/ • ' ••••••••<••• One song-on tiieir CD, Homo, has lyncs such as "There's a ably the best band at Tramps that night, they should have been last but Lagwagon had higher billing. .-. All played a strong, if somewhat brief, set,including Mr. Coffee which many of the fans had been waiting for. During All's set, the floor opened up into two separate pits. One area was for those who actually wanted to dance and the other for the angry little teeny boppers out to prove themselves. Closing the night was Lagwagon who played a surprisingly lively set. Even though they are a very poppy band, they still had a lot of energy and managed to get everyone involved. • At the end of the set Lagwagon played a brief rendiPhoto courtesy Epitaph Records /4//played second bill at Trampslast weekend with Lagwagon. tion of Come All Ye Faithful which was highly amusing but little homo in all of us." Wretch crowd-surfer grabbed onto the would have been better if they Like Me could possibly find pipes and lights dangling from had played it for a longer period themselves a fan favorite, but the ceiling. of time. also runs "the risk of becoming . Eventually the security got Upcoming shows at the yet another corporate punk tired of watching the lights get Tramps includes the record reband, which is the topic of an- kicked as each climber kicked lease party on May 30 for H20, other song on their CD, 'Punk the light set. Before All came with openers Kill Your Idols, ! Rock is Business.' / on stage, security rriade an an- andMadball. Bouncing Souls ".;' The amusing trio of Latex riduriceriierit'that all climbersGeneration came next.: Their would be ejected, which did are also holding a record release show at,Tramps during May. second song, Dddd^Wasa nothing to stop anyone. Surprisingly, Stiff Little Fingers Communist was the highlight of :.'AH'is basically the Descen- will also be coming to Tramps their &t:°Af/that p o i r i t ^ f i r s t dants• 'plus Chad Price. Arguduring the summer. • matures CD,astep byADAMKOWALSKI Staff Writer A spiky-haired punk walks in to his local independent record store on a sunny afternoon. He walks into the store and ' sees 'Cheating at Solitaire' by Mike Ness, lead singer and songwriter of punk legends 5ocial Distortion. He had heard about this and had heard that it was not just anomer Social D album. He looks at the back and sees an album description with words such as rockabilly, blues, PAGE9 getiiithe 'Wagon S AnotherVoice TJLEIL 'Cheating at oiid Social D and country. He sees confus- Dylan's Don't ThinkTwice. But ing band names such as this album is very different from Creedence Clearwater Revival anything he has ever done be. and Johnny Cash. He pur- fore. That is obvious right frorn chases it anyway figuring that die first track, a very dark calm . the description is just exagger- nine called The Devil in Miss ating... well he is wrong. Jones. But is this a sign of the After nearly 20 years as front- end. for Social Distortion^. man for one of the most influen- Mike Ness going to spend the tial punk rock bands ever, Mike rest of his life making albums like Ness goes back to his roots for this, right? s a solo album he has been wantFear not all you punks out ing to do for years. Some songs there. do at times sound like stripped According to Mike, "This is down Social D songs such as just a break, after two and a half Rest of our Lives, Dope Fiend years of touring we just took a Blues and the cover of Bob break between albums. It was just the perfect time for me to do this." . One of the largest surprises on the album is the guests mat Mike brought into the studio with him. Misery Loves Company is a song that Mike does with Bruce Springsteen. Apparently Bruce is a huge Social D fan (I swear that is not a joke). Telling their voices apart is actually a struggle at times. Crime Don't Pay has dark rockabilly guitar work done by none omer than the ex-Stray Cat and MTV's king of swing Brian Setzer. The guitar work is uncharacteristically.dark for Setzer and fits very well with the attitude of Mike Ness. Just like Social Distortion songs, Mike brings very deep and personal lyrics. He sings about everything from blown Movie Quote of the Week McDougal: Henry, why do you have me doing all this grunt work? Vm a columnist! Henry: You're not a columnist. You're a reporter who writes long. - from 'The Paper' chances at lov&(Rest of our Lives and If You Leave Before Me") to his drug addiction, or as he puts it, "dying twice a day" (Dope Fiend Blues, Ballad of a Lonely Man and the title track). He also puts forth some of his best guitar work yet and writes songs that will appeal to even the hardest of Social Distortion fans while keeping well entrenched in his country and rockabilly roots. Now I was skeptical when I bought the album. I thought the description was exaggerated. But you know what the weird thing is? I really do not care that mis is not a punk rock album. The songs are catchy and no matter how offended you may be at Mike's betrayal to his punk rock throne, you cannot help but find yourself singing diese songs to yourself all day long. The music manages to sound like a country song while having this odd resemblance to something that should be heard from the center of a swirling and violent pit. Mike captures the essence of country, rockabilly and punk and forges them into a new direction. Mike Ness did not change, he just visited new territory for a little while. So go . pick up 'Cheating at Solitaire' and watch for him to come near you this summer. For more info check his website at www.mikeness.com. ' V , ' \ The Final Totally Theatre byRACHAELVOLLARO StajfWriter The Marist College Council on Theatre Arts concludes its fortieth season this weekend, with Shakespeare's 'Much Ado about Nothing.' Performance dates and times are tonight and tomorrow night at 8 p.m., and Saturday May 1 at 2 p.m. in the Nelly Goletti Theatre. There is also a performance Sunday May 2 at 2 p.m. outside in the Student Memorial Grotto, weather permitting. For those who don't know where the Grotto is, it's the stone memorial near Donnelly^ This performance marks the first outside show in the history of MCCTA. Ticket prices are $7. general admission, $5 faculty, staff & alumni, and $3 students. There is no charge for Sunday's performance, but donations and blankets to sit on are encouraged. Tickets can be reserved by calling the MCCTA box officeatx3133. 'Much Ado about Nothing' is considered one of Shakespeare's most witty and romantic plays. The true Director Victor Small said it's Shakespeare's merriest look at love. Megan Williams, a stage manager for the production, said the audience should expect the true essence of the Bard. "It's a smart, intricate plot, with a dynamic cast," she said. Karen Gumaer, also a stage manager, said that if the audience pays attention to' what is going on, on stage, it's a very funny show. "The true comedy of Shakespeare is evident to the audience," she said. The cast and crew of Much Ado have been working towards this performance for the last three months. According to producer, Bryan Delaney, the cast has put their heart and souls into the production. The Marist College Council on Theatre Arts recaps the 199899 season, the following weekend with its annual Banquet Awards Ceremony. The ceremony starts at 7 p.m. in the Nelly Goletti Theatre and is free and open to the public. For more information call the MCCTA box office at x3133. Rachael Vollaro will return as The Circle's Theatre columnist in Fall, 1999. •\* ' ' > • i t i i • I l I l I i i '/ V THE THE CIRCLE APRIL 29.1999 PAGE 10 LaButeis director to watch Alien conspiracy enkindled new solar system by PATRICK WHITTLE A&E Editor 'The truth is out there' might not just be the catch phrase of a popular sci-fi series. The recent scientific proof of a distant solar system is fuel for the legions of scientists, researchers, citizens, and some <,' would say weirdoes, who make a case for the existence of extraterrestrial life. Theories continue to mount on top of each other, each new one more baffling than its predecessor, about subjects including crop formations, cattle mutilations, abductions and autopsies. But is this really valid scientific research? Is this news oris it entertainment? And who are these people, who spend each waking moment of their lives generating these theories? Perhaps that is the most challenging question. Alexander Collier, a selfTproclaimed expert on the subject, is a 30-year-duration "UFO conductee." He claims to be spreading a message given to him by alien "contacts"_in Collksviiie,lL,'ini994. " " "There are well respected and credible civilian personalities associated within the aliens and UFO scene," Collier said. "Some are self-proclaimed experts in the field, others include ex-government with UFO stories and the rest comprise of abductee accounts." Belief in life on other planets has been the subject of film and television since the mediums were invented," but serious belief in extraterrestrial entities started becoming part of mainstream media in 1947 when a rancher supposedly came across the wreckage of a spacecraft in Roswell, NM. Accord- ing to a surprisingly respected conspiracy theory, the U.Sl Army Air Force cordoned off the area surrounding Roswell and removed all evidence. Robert Hastings was supposedly present at a UFO sighting at an Air Force Missile base in Montana in March, 1967. He believes that the government is very much aware of the conspiracy to keep alien species under wraps. "Now I would like to emphasize, I am not condemning any government agency for its participation in programs of secrecy related to the UFO phenomenon," Hastings said. "However, my honest and sincere opinion is that the public has a right and a very definite need to know the facts." The theorists may actually have the majority on their side. According to a survey conducted by ' www. Alienlnterview.net, 67 percent of the population believes that "contact groups" exist. On the other side of the coin, 64 percent believe that extraterrestrials pose a serious global threat. Only 32 percent are sure that we are the only intelligent species in the galaxy. - -•A 'contact group' is what experts call one of seven possible personalities under which a human can encounter alien life. These include EBE's (Extraterrestrial Biological Entities), Telepaths (psychic aliens) and HomoSapien2/(a hybrid of a human and alien being. Confused yet? Subjects including the lifestyles, socialization, physiology, biology, and spacecraft technology are all explored by the self-appointed "alien authorities'' who have dedicated their lives to alien research (and seem to have a great affinity for posting every new "discovery" on the World Wide Web). ' Photo courtesy Thomas McDonough A recently discovered new solar system has alien lovers abuzz. Speculation about alien conspiracy is alive and well on today's college campuses. Some major universities have "alien societies" comprised of students with an interest in the extraterrestrial sciences. Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY, has its own share of alien conspirators and speculators, including Senior Criminal Justice major Justin Chase. "I think it's good that we are expanding what we don't know about our universe;" Chase said iri lieu of the recent disclosure of an undiscovered solar system. "The universe is too big for us to be the only planet with life." Nearby Pine Bush, NY, is the UFO capital of the eastern United States. Pine Bush is a town where a local barber named Charlie claims to have been abducted by aliens. Pine Bush resident James Babiarz said that although he is not a proponent of conspiracy theories, Pine Bush is alive with UFOlogy. "There are places you can go (in Pine Bush) where UFO culture is very much alive," Babiarz said. "One of the many activities us bored Pine Bush folk have found is UFO watching." Of course, some conspiracies stretch too far to be considered for anything other than humor value. Alien activity database www.Area51.upsu.plym.ac.uk keeps an archive of all accepted conspiracy theories to date. Exactly what it takes for an alien conspiracy theory to become "accepted" is questionable. The theories read like the titles of Ed Wood Sci-Fi flicks that did not make the cut: "Farrakhan and UFO's," "The South African UFO," "Project Moon Dust," and "Hackers Take On the UFO's" are displayed for public viewing. Whether military intervention, alien abduction or government conspiracy is the case, one thing is.forjsure:. scores of people are dedicating their lives to revealing the truth about this interplanetary imbroglio. So what does Milton William Cooper,, author of the famed "Cooper Document'.' ("The Se-: cret Government: UFO Activity in the U.S.," a study published nationally in 1989) think about the future of alien conspiracy theory? "It should be obvious by now that something sinister and terribly wrong is going on involving the government and the UFO phenomenon," Cooper said. "Weall must band together and expose it now." Or something like that. byALEXHEBVBEiMAN StaffWriier: •: With two very controversial, arid to be quite frankj.vile films in release Neil LaBute is heading straight for the top. . ,; The middle aged Mormon director released his. first feature film in 1997, 'In The Company Of Men.'The film was not only indulging to watch, but at the same time gave you so niuch depth into the two main characters in the film that you had to watch it again.'In The Company Of Men' surrounds the dull life of two co- workers who decide . to get back at all the women that have ever hurt them by ripping through the emotions of a deaf secretary. Sounds pretty cruel does it not. The lead in the film (Chad), played by first time actor Aaron Eckhart, gave an Oscar worthy performance to say the least. Eckhart's performance as a psychotic male ego is so convincing that at one early screening of the film a woman approached Eckhart outside the theater proceeding to say "I hate you!" Eckhart responded by saying, "You mean you hate my characterright?"the woman simply replied "No I hate you." ~ Not bad your first gig, Aaron. Take it as a complement, .you are quite convincing. LaBute's next film, 'Your Friends And Neighbors,' was released last year and received much the same critical acclaim as 'In The Company Of Men.' 'Your Friends And'Neighbors' is just as appalling as 'In The Company of Men,' constituting in my mind how superb of a writer and director LaBute is. This film depicts the lives of several couples and one bachelor who cannot seem tofindthe fight person, but attempt to do so by sleeping"with who ever comes their way, including the spouse of a friend. The film stars Ben Stiller, Jason Patrick, Aaron Eckhart (this time not so revolting, though just annoying) as best buds on the surface, but underneath showing a horse of a different color. Jason Patrick gave the performance of his career in this film whose character was such a despicable person that you just had to love : V him. : LaBute's next film 'Nurse Betty'starring Chris Rock is due out this summer. I am interested to see if LaBute changes his writing style in this film due to its studio budget and wider distribution. Let us hope not. To sum up LaBute's talent in one word; he is a genius. He gets to your deepest emotions with his work making you so angry at the characters in the film that you have to tell someone about them. LaBute'is an excellentfilmmaker, if you get a chance pick up 'In The Company Of Men' and 'Your Friends And Neighbors' they are both at video stores now. Just one bit of advice though, unless you are in the mood to get dumped, do not watch them with your girlfriend • 'Silent Hill' worthy video game fodder by CHRIS NAPIERSKI Staff Writer .. ^r From Konami.the company that made the hit game Metal Gear Solid, comes a tenifyingly bold new adventure game. Silent Hill is a fresh horror experience, which is welcomed during the long wait for the next Resident Evil game. There are few horror adventure games on the market and the Resident Evil series is the top among them. However, Silent Hill has added some competition. While Resident Evil was a brain-eating zombie bloodbath, which'was all about blowing up whatever moved into tiny pieces, Silent Hill has taken a new approach. The purpose of Silent Hill is to scare in every way imaginable. The main character of the game is a normal guy named Harry Mason. In the opening clip Harry is driving down a road with his daughter, Cheryl. They are on their way to spend summer in the resort town of Silent Hill. As they near the town, a person steps in front of Harry's jeep. He swerves and blacks out. Upon awakening he sees the now sinister looking town of Silent Hill looming before him and that Cheryl is missing. He must now adventure into this bizarre place and find his daughter. The programmers of this game have done a lot of research in the horror field to make this game scary. They use about every trick in the book. Silent Hill isfilledwith a constant fog to keep your vision to a minimum, so that you can hear that there is something nearby but you can not see it until it is almost on top of you. Another oddity of the town is that it is snowing even though it is summertime. Things like this accompanied with a nerve-racking soundtrack, random loud noises, and somedisturbing* scenery make the game unique initsfield. Harry Mason is also a unique change to these types of games. Usually the heroes of these games are police officers of some sort and have training in several weapons, which they can then use to obliterate whatever undead phenomena come their way. Harry is supposed to be a common man, who does not have much knowledge of firearms. There are pistols, shotguns, etc. in the game but that does not mean Harry can use them well. Harry will need to be ' close to whatever evil he is aiming at in order to hit it. This feature although annoying at times when an enemy appears only a few yards away and Harry still misses, does "make the game more realistic. On the positive side, Silent Hill is a spooky game that offers good chances of frightening the player in some way The story is confusing, complex and has four different endings. The town of Silent Hill is massive and hours of fun can. be spent exploring its many streets and alleys. On the negative side, the graphics are not as crisp or detailed as they were in Metal Gear Solid. The music while eerie gets boring very quickly and there is a lack of variety of enemies. The weapons" also seem to have a lack of force. I know that the shotgun.would do more damage than the pistol, but it sure did not look it when I hit something. Overall Silent Hill is something different to keep us busy while we wait for the next Resident Evil. April 29,1999 PAGE 11 What's on Tap? 3 v With the NBA season coining - one of:the conferences elite the West have been through to? a close, I thought it fitting that teams, but it is unlikely that and are a likely candidate for a I give my two cents as to who could put together the consis- first round upset if they are not you should expect to come out tency needed to make it to the careful. of the playoffs with the first non- NBA finals. V The Lakers should be a lot Bulls championship since 1995. In the end, I see a downright better than they are, and a case In the East I would expect the nasty seven-game final series could be made, they .will turn Indiana Pacers, to really step-iip between the Pacers and Heat their jets on in the playoffs and theirplay after a lack luster regu- with the Pacers coming out on make a run. The problem with lar season which many people t0P-. that is the same thing has been expected them to dominate. said the last three years and it With so many teams changing has not happened yet. coming multiple players over the last Anyone Kobe Bryant and Shaquille year, the Pacers nucleus of out of the West be- O' Neal do not seem to get along Reggie Miller, Mark Jackson, Rik with each other, and Glen Rice Smits, and the Davis boys have sides the Jazz will does not seem to get along with stayed together and that should be a surprise. the idea of playing defense, so be a big help in May and June. it could be an early exit by the Do not count out the Miami Lakers. Heat, however. The Heat should While the Blazers have started 'The Western Conference is have home court throughout the not as wide open as the East, strong and faded lately, the Eastern Conference playoffs, and anyone besides the Utah Spurs have done just the oppounless they collapse down the Jazz coming out of the West will site.; San Antonio started just stretch and the Pacers or Or- be a surprise. The two-time de- 6-8 to open the season, but lando Magic catch fire. The fending Western Conference have gone 26-4 over the last 30 Magic are an Eastern Confer- champs are battle tested and games to make a run at home ence best 19-4 at home, so home injury free, two of the most im- court throughout the playoffs. court advantage would benefit portant factors when trying to The Spurs have a young star in them the most. reach me finals. If the Jazz steal Tim Duncan who does not have The Atlanta Hawks also could home court from the Portland playoff experience, but David give the top teams in the con- Trailblazers they will be almost Robinson and the rest of his teammates do, so the Spurs ference a run for. their money, unbeatable. but a season-ending injury to The Blazers have been regu- could surprise. forward Laphonso Ellis prob- lar season wonders and were an I would love to see a Jazz-Lakably ended any chance they had unreal 27-6 at one point in the ersfinalsmatch-up, but I do not at makiriga'run into trie''finals: season. They have gone only think it is going to happen. InUnderestimating the under- 6-5 since then, however, and i* stead a less exciting five game achieving Knickscbuld also be their primarily young team could series between the Jazz and a problem;foria potential first be wearing down^ Arguably the> -Spurs with the Jazz taking the round opponent like the Heat; most talented team in the league, West, and eventually the NBA The talented Knicks have the Blazers have not been- - Championship with a six game enough fire powertoknock off through the wars other teams in series win over the Pacers. Baseball. -"4729 Home vs"; Wagner 3:30 p^tf ' 5/1 @ Canisius (DH) 1 p.m. fi ;T5/2; @ Canisius (DH) 12:3Q:pm: '•'"? 51A Home vs..St. Francis, NY 3:30 p.m. Softball - 4/30-5/2 MAAC Championships TBA Men's Lacrosse - 5/1 @ Lafayette 1 p.m. Women's Lacrosse - 4/30 Home vs. Siena 4 p.m. 5/2 Home vs. Albany noon Men's Crew - 5/1-5/2 New York State Championships Rome, NY @ Delta Lake Women's Crew - 5/1-5/2 New York State Championships Rome, NY @ Delta Lake Men's Tennis - 5/14-5/16 NCAA Regionals TB A Tough Trivia Who was the last person to hit four home runs in a Major League Baseball game? Last week's question - Who is now the active career points leader in the NHL after the retirement of Wayne Gretzky ? Answer - Gretzky's former teammate Mark Messier will be the active scoring leader with 1660 points. L Marist Scoreboard Baseball -4/21 Marist 4, Rider 0 4/21 Marist 4, Rider 0 4/22 Marist 17, Monmouth 5 President's Cup in his memory. 4/24 Marist 11, LeMoyne 3 4/24 LeMoyne An excited team of Marist 3, Marist 0 4/25 LeMoyne 6, Marist 5 Women launched their shells on 4/25 Marist 15, LeMoyne 2 what most had said was the Eight rowed a very strong race by MELISSA WILLIAMS Staff Writer- . • ' * once again proving that they are not a team that goes down withThe Marist Women's Crew out a fight. A war raged beTeam has faced many challenges tween the Manst Women and calmest racing water they had the Women from Delaware, and' seen in years or their entire rac- Softball - 4/20 Marist 2, Siena 1 4/20 Marist 1, this season . Coming into the spring with a with each stroke a seat length ing careers for that matter. Siena 0. 4/23 Canisius 5, Marist 4 4/23 The race included teams from significant decrease in team- was gained or lost as the battle Canisius 6, Marist 2 4/24 Niagara 2, Marist mates, each remaining rower has commenced down the 2000- UCONN, Army, RPI, Geneseo, 1 4/24 Niagara 5, Marist 4 and Vassar. As the race started,had to bring it up to the next meter course The Freshman/Novice Eight Marist and UCONN fought for level to prove that they can still be champions Often viewed as won their heatjmdkadvanced to a lead position as they headed Men's Lax - 4/21 Boston College 7, Marist 6 the team of coxswains by other afinalcompfco*tiori.'la^rpn in the down the course. Following 4/24 Providence 7, Marist 6 schools, time and time again day /Though medals 'Were not closely behind was an Army they have proven that size does received, the wqmen, came crew trying not to be defeated not matter A lot of power trough with some tough expe^ twice on trie same river. The Red Women's Lax - 4/18 Marist 17, Canisius 9 4/21 Vassar 17, Marist 10 4/23 Howard 15 comes out of these ladies whose nence gainedjand ainew~vert- Foxes had their strongest race Marist 12 hearts and desire to win are far geance^to unleash trjelfollow- yet this season pulling harder ingiveek1at4he,Pfesj.d'ent's Cup with every stroke and not loslarger than any other team ing sight of the UCONN Eight The season got off to a shaky Regatta Manst College and the Friends that stayed right along side of start with the first race being cancelled due \o_ inclement of Marist Rowing were pleased them. The infamous 5-0, a hard weather conditions. The follow- to again welcome all visiting fifty strokes that is pujled halfing weekend the Lady Red" competitors, their families, all way through the race, proved Foxes faced Army' at home. returning Marist alumni, and to be a valuable weapon for the MAAP r»VKP ATT Marist won two out of the three spectatorsfromthe community women as they neared the finish and sprinted out the last few tp.share in the competition and races. The Women's Varsity Eight battled through tough the battle for the Herbert J: hundred meters with everything 23 15 Siena 18 4 waters arid finished with a win- Haight Trophy, named after the they had left. 18 12 LeMoyne 15 7 ning time of 7:09 against Army's president of the MidrHudson The final results of the race 23 19 Marist 13 9 Schoolboy Rowing Associatime of 7:18. The Varsity Four were: UCONN 6:18, Marist 10 18 Niagara 9 12 also emerged victorious with.a tion. 6:25.6, Army 6:28.9, RPI 6:35.67, time of 9:04 oyer Army's 9:24." The mounted silver cup is a and Ganeseo 6:35.76. Vassar 10 23 Canisius 5 17. The Freshman/Novice girls also fitting monument to Mr. Haight, was disqualified for crossing had a hard fought, competitive a man who devoted a majority over lines. race. of his time to scholastic and On May 1 st and 2nd they will 22 20 Rider 13 8 On April 10th, the team headed collegiate rowing in the.Mid: venture to Rome, NY to take part . 2 0 21 Iona 12 10 to Camden, NJ for the.firstan- Hudson area. Following Mr: . in the New York State Rowing 21 21 Fairfield 12 12 nual Villanova Knecht Cup In- Haight's" death in 1969, a group Championships and they end vitational Race. Battling against of friends decided to honor him ; their season with the esteemed 20 24 Manhattan 11 13 strong winds andfiercecompe- by naming the trophy awarded Dad Vail Regatta in Philadel32 S t Peter's 3 19 tition, the Women's Varsity to the overall champion at the phia, PA. MAAC Baseball Standings '. '. ' / '. <, '• \ < , < , < , ' • , ' . . < , t ' . ' . '. < '. <. *. ' . ' . i < < i. • i. i > i -, i i i i i i i i t • ''. Quote of the Week TH£QRiL£ orts PAGE 12 Baseball team on 7-2week by THOMAS RYAN Sports Editor . Circle Photo/foe Scotto 7-2 week has the Red Fox baseball team in the thick of the MAAC regular season race. Softball fading mto the clai-kness after losing four straight games byJEFFDAHNCKE StaffWriter *& - The regular season came to a screeching halt last weekend for theMarist College softball team, and now it must waitand see if a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship appearance is in its future. The Foxes dropped their final four contests of the year last week, finishing up 16-19 overall and 7-7 in the MAAC. .The ;500 conference record left Marist tied widi Niagara and Manhattan for the fourth and final spot in the conference tournament, which will be held May 7-8 on the North Field. Both Niagara and Manhattan have MAAC games remaining, so it has turned into a waiting game forthe Foxes. : The four consecutive losses came on the heels of a streak which saw Marist capture five victories in six games. However/ last Friday Canisius swept a pair from the Foxes, 5-4 in game one and 6-2 in game two. The next day it was Niagara taking two, as they defeated Marist 2-1 and 5-4 in the doubleheader. Marist traveled to Buffalo to take on Canisius, and they started the afternoon on a high note. After Jesse Rosenhahn led of the bottom of the fourth for Canisius with a homerun, Marist came out in the fifth and exploded for four runs. The scoring started when Melissa Tucci doubled home Maria Saracino and Kat Cheski to give Marist their first lead of the game. Jenn Hanson knocked Tucci home with a double of her own. The Foxes added the fourth run of the inning on another RBI double, this time by Rachel Ammons. But Canisius began to chip away. It picked up a run in.thc bottom of the fifth, before tying the score in the sixth on an Amy Dodd RBI single. It would not remain tied for long, however, as Marist pitcher Melanie Kasack was touched up in the final frame for another run, this time by a Raquel Alvarez single down the left field line. Kasack took the loss for Marist, giving upfiveruns, three of which were earned, and 11 hits. Genevieve Garcia got thewin for Canisius, as she pitched a nearly perfect three innings in relief of starter Erin Crowley. Game two was not much better, as this time Kasack was roughed up for six earned runs on 15 hits. The Canisius scoring all came in the third, fifth and sixth innings, as they picked up a pair ofrunsineach. The offense was sparked by Alvarez, who drove in runs in each of those three innings on her way to going 4-4 on the day with three RBI. Lynn Stoczynski had three hits for Canisius. So that brought the Lady Red Foxes to nearby Niagara on Saturday. In the first game, Kasack • settled down and returned to her old productive form, giving up only two runs over six innings of work. However, the offense was silent, as Niagara hurier Christina Martin held Marist to one run on two hits as she went the distance. Marist led for thefirsf.five innings, 1-0, as a result of a first inning single by Amanda Koldjeski. Kasack was strong until the sixth, when Stacy Pino finally got the Purple Eagles on the board with an RBI single. Pino then came around to cross the plate when Randi Lawton, who was 3-3 on the day, singled her home. Marist was unable to respond in its half of the seventh, giving Martin and Canisius the victory. So the Foxes looked to salvage at least one .win for the weekend in game two, and for a good portion of the game it looked like they would do just that. Marist picked up runs in" the first, third, fifth and sixth innings, yielding a 4-1 advantage going into the final frame. The offense was led by Saracino, who went 3-3 with an RBI. In addition, Koldjeski produced an important fifth inning home run to lead Marist.. But the seventh inning still remained, and the Purple Eagles promptly loaded the bases on a pair of singles and r a hit batsman. That set up Joidie Bowers for a little late game heroics, as she doubled off Kasack and cleared the bases, thus tying the game at four. The next batter, Desi Prezioso, doubled home Bowers, and the possibility of a Marist" victory disappeared before their own eyes. Martin took the win in relief, while Kasack took her fourth loss of the Lady Red Foxes road trip. Now the Foxes await the results of Niagara's and Manhattan's final games. Niagara will take on first place St Peters on Saturday, followed by a clash with Manhattan on Sunday. The Marist Baseball Team is heating up-at exactly the right time. With a 7-2 record over their last nine games, Marist is in prime position to make a run at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Championships held May 13th16th at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill,NY. • : Leading the Red Foxes mis year at the plate is left fielder Anthony Cervini. The junior co-captain leads the Red Foxes with a .533 slugging average, 48 runs scored, 11 doubles, three triples, and four home runs. He is third on the team with a .359 batting average and is second with 60 hits and eight stolen bases. Joining Cervini in punishing opposing pitchers is first baseman Anthony Bocchino. The freshman leads the team with 36 runs bated in and is second in doubles, triples, home runs, and total bases. He is also fourth on the team with a .355 batting average. Rounding out Marist's hitting machine so far this season is center fielder Ryan Brady (.389 BA, 38 runs, 61 hits) and DH/3B Kevin Wissner (36 RBI's, 11 doubles, 4 home runs). Marist's big three in the rota-' tion, Doug Connelly, Kevin Olore, and Kevin Perrucci have been, inconsistent, but when they are on they can be very good. Connelly leads the starters with seven wins, a 3.03 ERA, and 67 strikeouts. Perrucci has the lower ERA, but Olore has more wins (4) and more strikeouts (57) than his freshman teammate. _" " While it was the hitting that • carried the team during the beginning of the streak, the pitching is what helped them sustain it Following the Red Foxes demolishing of St Peter's, the Red Foxes came back with two 4-0 The Inner Circle is an annual ' supplement for the incoming staff members and editors to gain experience in producing a newspaper. "Rugby is two brutal 40 minute halves of all-out action." - Jessica Spencer, women's rugby victories over the Rider Broncos in a double-header. In game one, Olore pitched a complete game two-hitter to get the win. Jimmy Willis had a home run and three RBI to lead the Marist offense. . In game two, Perrucci followed Olore's performance with a complete game four-hitter while striking out eight. Right fielder Tim Bittner had two hits and a RBI for the Red Foxes. After destroying Monmouth the following day, the Red Foxes had a day off to prepare for four games over the weekend against LeMoyne, the team currently ahead of them in the standings. Connelly started things off right for Marist in game one as he gave up only tiiree runs in seven innings as Marist won .1.1-3. Game two proved to be the end of Marist's six-game winning streak, however, as the Red Foxes were blanked 3-0 by the outstanding pitching of LeMoyne's Jamie Steward who gave up only threehits in seven innings. On Sunday the teams split as well. Game one saw Marist lose a tough 6-5 decision. Olore got the loss going the distance and giving up all six runs. Marist hit starter Ryan Victor hard, but relief pitcher Chris Marsh pitched two innings of scoreless baseball to pick up the win. Brady and Anthony Ambrosini each had two hits for Marist. , The Red Foxes got back on track in game two with a 15-2 laugher. Perrucci picked up the complet game win while striking out three. Brady was again the hitting star as he put together a perfect 5-for-5 day, which included four RBI's and two runs scored. Cervini had three hits and scored four more runs for Marist. The Red Foxes continue play this weekend when they play back-to-back double headers at Canisius. Lax suffered its second overtime loss to the Friars in three years, Supplement to the student newspaper of Marist College APRIL 29 rtQQ VOLUME 52, ISSUE 18 Women's Rugbj^ just haviiig fun >-' K -ft S , of their players. Rebecca Strunk, who was a key component to the team's success in the After completing a spectacufall, broke her foot and is out for lar fall season the Women's the season. They then went on Rugby Team is back in action to lose four heartbreaking again this spring. games by very close margins, The fall season was a very exand all away from home. citing time for the team. In OcThe first loss came on the road tober, they captured the Metroin early April, to nearby rival politan Union II tournament title New Paltz College, by the difat Stonybrook University for the ference of only one score. The first time in the history of the team then traveled to women's team here at# Marist. StonyBrook University, two After this thrilling victory, the weeks ago to participate in a team advanced to the Northeast tournament that was taking Championship held, at me Uniplace there. This tournament versity of Massachusettswould be the site of the women's Amherst, where they finished next three losses. The team impressively in fourth place. played three games in one gruEven more excitement came in eling day, and was defeated by January when the team learned Oswego, Southern Connecticut, that four of its members had and New Paltz once again. All been chosen to represent Marist three games were decided by a on the Metropolitan NY Ail-Star margin of one score. Team. Amanda Parrillo, Alison The spring season has not Riguad, Jessica Spencer and brought the same success as the Photo courtesy Bccca O'Ncil Rebecca Strunk all completed fall season did, but the season tremendous seasons to earn a The Marist Women's Rugby team (Top L-R) Janet Huntington, Allison Riguad, Crystal is not over yet. The women will spot on the team of only 21 girls Rauen, Jessica Spencer, Coach Sean Morrison, Jody Waters, Becky Strunk, Jody Mirto, be traveling to Drew University chosen out of 12 colleges in the (Middle L-R) Diane Bonsignore, Jessica Holden, Meredith Kamp, Sarah Griffune, Mandy for their final game of the spring NY area. These accomplish- Parrillo, (Bottom L-R) Becca O'Neil, Megan Sauers; deannine Kilbride, Leeann McNally. this Saturday. Here they will be ments were all great strides for 25 women this season, and what that she loves playing rugby ery minute of it." looking to •finish the semester one of the newest teams here at is even more amazing is that all here at Marist because of the Things have not been going strong, and carry that over to Marist. : the women on the team have uniqueness of the sport. well so far this spring though, the fall season. With only five The women's team was estab- learned the game here.atMarist. "Women's Rugby is two bru- as the team has faced fierce graduating seniors, they are a :lished-'at-'-Marisr in 1996, and '^Nonebf the team members had tal 40 minute halves of all-out ' competition in their off-season. young team with their sites set since then'they have made tre-" ever played rugby before com- action," said Spencer. "Where The first setback came early in on another advancement toward mendous steps towards excel- ing to college. else can you find 30 girls tack- the semester when the team suf- the championship in the fall. Captain Jessica Spencer says ling each other and loving ev- fered a devastating injury to one ' lence. The team has grown to by JAMES J.LIETO StaffWriter irr\ - 5 s top salaries SGAdiniierquestioned from president's office by PATRICK WHITTLE '•Editor ' A c c o r d i n g to the Office of President DennisJ . Murray, the 13 highest paid employees ar. Marist College, received $1,346,075 last year. ., ^"'_ '"'' President Murray .w^as the highest paid at $234;200. He said he does not set his own salary, and the job of deciding his earnings is given to the Board of Trustees. "(The Board of Trustees) has a committee that evaluates my performance every year," Murray said. Murray said mat his salary is compared by the Board to the president's salaries at similar institutions like Quinnipiac College , Sacred Heart University and Rider University. Budget size, the amount of time holding the position and the complexity of the job are all taken into consideration. Roy Merolli, the Executive Vice President was the second highest paid at $ 132,132. Following Merolli are Artin Arslanian, the Dean of Faculty/ Vice President of Academic Affairs, who made $125,770, and Anthony Campilii, the Vice President of Business Affairs, who was paid $105,500. Gerard Cox, Vice President of Student Affairs, .was paid $98,886. ' H a r r y Wood, who is no longer employed by Marist, made $97,984: Shaileen Kopec, the Vice President for College Advancement,'earned a salary of$95,000. The remaining five employees do'not hold office positions at Marist. Tom Daly, the Direct tor of Physical Plant andJBuilding Programs, made $97,254. Onkar Shafma" Professor of Computer Science, was paid $92,175. Guy Lometti, Dean of the School of Communication and the Arts, made $90, 461. Reginetta Haboucha, Dean of the Division of Humanities, earned $89,323. Finally, Lee Miringoff, Professor of Political Science, made $87,390. Miringoff's salary is augmented by his position as director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion. Murray said that the /early salary is based on the position that the employee holds within the college. For example, a professor of Management or Computer Science makes more than a professor of Humanities or Political Science. "Everyone both on the faculty and administration works very hard for what they are paid," Murray said. "I believe everyone here would make more in the private sector, but they stay in education because they ; believe in the work that is being' done here at Marist College." ' : -Acborditig toMurray, little - would change in regards to salaries if Marist College were changed to Marist University. He said that although Marist is technically a university because it offers graduate course and possesses the necessary size and technology, the college would leave any decision about the name of tire college up to the alumni. "There are schools like Boston College, Providence College and Dartmouth College that keep the 'college' in their name because of tradition," Murray said. "I would like to see our college associated with just one name, Marist, that people could associate with excellence and tradition." Murray, who was involved in the name change process at his alma mater from Long Beach State College to Long Beach State University, said that changing the name would not cause any major changes within Marist. He added that the possible decision to change the name of the Division of Humanities to the School of Humanities is up to the faculty. by CHRIS GROGAN News Editor There has been some questions about the latest Student Government Association transition dinner. The transition dinner marks the handing over of powerfrom one administration to the next. This "year, SGA'-president Colleen 'McCulioch handed over the "feigns to Ryan Hunter. •'. The dinner, which was held at Christos Country Club in Poughkeepsie.lasted two hours and recognized SGA members and club leaders for their role in student life at Marist , In the past, club leaders were "invited to the dinner, but often xdmplaihed'that the event was boring andtoooriented towards the SGA students; ,, , • According to McCiillocn, in previous years', some club leaders who had attended.felt that . there were too many inside jokes that the majority of those in attendance did not understand. "The Student Government is a tight knit community, so there were many insidejokes told during previous dinners that many did not understand,", she said. "So we listened to feedback from 'last year and tried to cut down on that part of the event" This year SGA tried to make the dinner an event to recognize all club leaders, according to Hunter. "Last year club leaders weren't really recognized, so it was changed this year," he said. Exiting Executive Vice Presi- dent John Svare defended the event. "Since October, I have been working to make the transition dinner a celebration of club achievement," he said. "Through, the feedback that I have/eceiyed, Ithink.we have accomplished just that*'. .' There were still some com/,plaints\ffom blub leaders this yean Thosewho went felt it. was unfairthat members of the SGA received clocks, while club leaders only received paper certificates. . McCulioch said that traditionally members of the SGA have always received gifts for their work. "In essence, being a student representative is much like having a congressional position because it's a full, time job," she said." McCulioch added this year was the first year that club leaders were recognized with certificates. "We did not mean to dwarf the club leaders," she said. "We traditionally give gifts to members of the SGA." McCulioch indicated it was up to individual clubs to Tecognize their leaders with gifts. Accord- • ing to her, the money for the SGA member gifts is budgeted into the SGA yearly budget. According to Hunter, there is another dinner for executive board members only. That dinner, which is held with Marist President Dennis Murray, is a much smaller event. THE CIRCLE APRIL 29.1999 THECH& SUPPLEMENT2 Carlito's last stand Bazongatron. When the three join forces, they become hostile and rabid. Bazongatron feeds on marsupials, which is the reason die opossum popumy blatant defiance towards lation in the Hudson Valley has byCARLITO journalistic integrity, The Circle be setting a positive example for plummeted in recent years. tolerated me and I can't for the Staff Graduate Jeremy Smith and Joe Scotto his peers but instead, is feared life of me, figure out why. and loathed by all students that have a secret that nobody else When the" Gender Equality ; Thefirstarticle I ever wrote knows about They are broth- for The Circle was an honest, Club attempted to oust me from liveinGartland. - ' He and his roommate, ers that were abandoned by fairly objective review of a Rage these pages, The Circle supHuMarist Dan Tyburski were their parents at birth and raised Against the Machine concert. ported me although they probarrested a month ago for solicit- by a pack of saber-toothed ti- Did I say honest? Because I ably detested my writing. I ing sex from a warthog: The gers.' It did not take long for should have said boring. would like to thank The Circle warthog turned out to be Gary them to develop an appetite for After that article, I concluded staff, Modele Clarke and anyColeman who has been work- blood. Last week, they were that objectivity- and the role it body else that defended my ideing as an undercover detective wrestled down by twelve secu- plays in journalism has a crip- als, as warped as they may be. I for the past four years. Rumors rity guards after mauling a pling effect on the creative guess I should thank Thomas have been circulating that woolly mammoth on the campus mind; it suffocates the only Jefferson for the first amendMurray and Tyburski kidnapped green and stabbing passerby's thing that has ever set me apart ment because that is the only Gary Coleman, slaughtered him with the beast's tusk. One of from mainstream society and governmental literature that acand drank his blood in a psy- the students killed in the inci- this lack of expressive oxygen tually supports a heathen like chotic attempt to unify them- dent was fellow HuMarist Nick was boring the *$@! out of me. myself. selves with the soul of the co- Foster. In their animalistic state, So I came to the realization Although he is no longer at they did not even realize that the that as a writer for the Arts and medic god. Marist I would like to thank Jim Junior member Paul Diala body they were mutilating be- Entertainment section of a Dzieznski for allowing me to used to be good friends with the . longed to their close friend. sparsely read paper, I would break from the convention conaforementioned until several Nick Foster was 20 years old have to do something different fines ofjournalistic format The weeks ago when atrocities oc- when he died and he was hung to peak the interest of my read- person on The Circle that I curred that forced him to termi- likeabrontosaurus. May he rest ers as well as myself. Maybe would like to thank the most is .. nate their friendship. Diala is in peace. other people would have chose my editor, Patrick Whittle. > This .The above article may be to improve the quality of their year, he gave me uninhibited the only African American member of the group and that \ Shocking to some of.you. I writing or adhere to a stricter creative freedom to write whatwas never an issue for anyone know; I was.flabbergastedjwhen journalistic integrity but I chose evejLchose, regardless of how in the group except Dan and I discovered all of this 'about to take a different route. risqu6 it was. He endured the Jon. In a drastic attempt to trans- people I thought I knew fairly Instead of writing mundane wrath of the Gender Equality form their friend into a hphkey,' well. Despite the^fciets^that I••''_. movie reviews every week and Club and; even suffered the -. they sunk his head in a tub of have just dbcjo^dito^y^u^thej -coveringthe_A^Bisection with^bruntfbfijmeSrespohsibiUry iprM.^0. sulfuric acid.' Diala barely sur- HuMarists will be having their the slightest modicum of legiti- printing offensive comments vived the incident and after ex- Big Show on Tuesday, May 4 in macy, L opted to tackle the is- that I had written. The ordeal cessive cosmetic reconstruc- the Nelli Goletti Theatre. Al- sues that really matter in life and cost him several friends^and for tion, he now looks like Boris' though the show starts at 9:30, did so ,in a thorough, that, I willVe'eterhally sorry.' I doors open at 9:00 and you had indiscriminatory fashion. In the never thought I could take a likYelstin. better get there early because past two years, I have offended ing to someone with such At first glance, the three female members of the group ap- the last several shows have or insulted virtually every en- strong moral fiber and an eter-' pear to be innocent and" inca- sold out (sold is not an accu- tertainer, gender, style and cul- nal abstinence from alcohol, but pable of destruction, but after rate word, admission is free) and ture. I did. Although things did not minor snooping, I found out ex- several hundred students were Why? Because it is fun. In work out for us romantically, I actly what they are capable of. denied entry. The show is for a world that is exhaustively con- will always love you, Patrick. Jaime O'Neil, Meagan Verone immature audiences only and if cerned with being politically The Circle is a newspaper and Stephanie Marks are the you are easily offended, keep correct, I-found pushing the and since Marist College is void organic equivalent of Voltron your @$$ at home. envelope to be quite pleasur- of worthwhile news stories to that goes by the name able. You heard me correcdy, I report, a majority of them conenjoy ticking people off and sist of sedating subject matter doing so is an easy task to ac- regarding the construction of complish. the new library orthe.cutthroat I love it when strangers ap- strategies involved in SGA elecproach me and compliment me tions. That is where I came in. I on my writing, but I love it even wanted to give readers somemore when someone walks up thing unconventional and jourunderstanding of layout design do this, it is necessary to print to me and calls me an obnox- nalistically nonconformist to that I would like to take further any opinions students offer me. ious pig. I love the fact that standard newspaper format. with The Circle. Marist is in desperate need of every fraternity at Marist would Whether it was laughter, resentAfter being at Marist for ah active outlet for their ideas; love to bludgeon, me to death ment, or anger, I wanted my readthree years; I have seen and this,campus is not nearly as ex- and the fact tMt the feminist ers to experience tangible emoheard from many opinionated pressive as its potential. If our population abhors me is so grati- tions. students. In dorm rooms, bath- fellow students flexed their opin- fying, I am almost sexually Invoking laughter was,alrooms, lunchroom(s), as well as ionated muscles more often, we aroused just thinking about it ways my primary motive and I outside of rooms, there are stu- would all come.out of Marist Perhaps I pushed the enve- wrote in a manner that I found dents with an energetic attitude with a far superior learning ex- lope a bit too far in the contro- amusing. I realize this is not a about their belief. Debates and perience. versial "Joy in Sobriety" article. humorous entry but I have been arguments will always arise, I am currently in need of a Maybe I did cross that line, but trying to amuse you people for whether the topic is basketball, Senior Political Columnist (or if I did it is not my fault I am years so I am afraid that I have teachers, sexual frustrations, or more!) to write weekly. Anyone simply the product of a society exhausted my finite chasm of Swedish death metal. I remem- else interested in writing an that breeds desensitizatipn so I sarcastic commentary. ber my family environment as a opinion-based column discuss- can not be held responsible. I. Anyway, it has been an inyoungster as one giant, never- ing whatever they like can call blame democracy and the free teresting couple of years and I ending argument. Though it me at X4376 or email me at expressionism that it endorses want to thank you for allowing may have gotten ugly at some KX8C. I plan to write a column so inv retrospect, Thomas me to broadcast my psyche in points, overall, the free-flowing each week, which, in some Jefferson is ultimately to blame. cathartic bursts of print. I discussion over ideas and ide- people's minds, might be called Thanks a lot Tom. would like to extend the utmost als yields comprehension in a humor. And if that is not Most of what I have written of gratitude to everyone that thoughtful atmosphere. enough, I have worked with has been either facetious jabs has ever supported or compleIt is this type of atmosphere comic strips enough to be con- at the idiosyncrasies of 90s cul- mented me. And if there is anyture or maniacal ramblings from one out there that I have, not I would like to create in the Op- fident in publishing them. Again, thanks for the oppor- my tumultuous mind. Aside offended, please confront me Ed section of The Circle. lam challenged with the need to dis- tunity to have this job. I wish from my first article, I have never about it so that I may rectify the cover ways to elicit students' the best of luck to everyone else attempted to portray myself as situation. Peace and God bless. opinions in a forum that will working on The Circle for next anything that even remotely re.reach, all students., In or,def to 'jear.' Peace. sembjed a: journalist.',. Despite,',/..* Sings praises of MCCTA's HuMarists .byCARLITO ' Staff Investigator. . ' For my final article in The Circle, I thought I would shock the world by writing a legitimate slice of investigative reporting. The target of my investigation is MCCTA's HuMarists, of which I was formerly a member. Although I was with the iiriprovisational/sketch comedy troop for two years, I did not know them as well as I thought I did. I decided to investigate the members of the group after receiving a phone call from the group's newest member, Nick Waldsheutz. He called me in a state of panic to tell me about the initiation ritual that he was forced to partake in and Iwas appalled. He informed me that senior member Mark Montgomery brought him into a room that was occupied by a baby llama and a full-grown yak. Nick was then forced at gunpoint to nurse the animals despite the fact that he is a non-lactating male. Years ago, Montgomery; attempted ta violate me as well. Although' he insisted that reciprocal; spanking amongst full grown men was commonplace within the HuMarists.Tran out of the room screaming after he pulled down his pants and whipped out a ping pong paddle. After finding out about Nick's occurrence, I set. out to verify if the group was involved with any other paganistic, beastialic activities and surely enough, they are. Junior member and RA Jon Murray should New Opinion Editor looks to take Op-Ed to next level byMICHAELBAGNATO Opinion Editor Greetings.... I, Michael Bagnato, have been chosen as the opinion editor for next year. Though I had not seen it coming, the opportunity presented itself to me and I decided to go for it I would like to thank Tara and Pat for their gutsy decision to choose me after much deliberation. A question on many of our minds is, "Who is this dork?" I would like to answer thatrightnow. To all those who forgot, my real name is Michael Bagnato, but call me Michael for short. I was born in Norwalk, Connecticut: a large, diversified suburb, forty-five minutes away from the city. I am a Multimedia major with an Art minor, entering my fourth and, hopefully, final year at Marist I am interested in design for web pages, newspapers and rriagazjn.es.. I have, a good. Bids us fond farewell APRIL 29j 1999 SUPPLEMENT 3 "error" The Jersey side Tara Quinh o«NiONH>rros This column has always documented 30 minutes of thought flying through my head while I stare at the keys of a Donnelly computer. I admit, I still cannot type without looking at the keys. Anyway, itjust hit me that this is going to be the last time I am going to be staring at these keys and I am kind of wishing that was because I learned how to type without looking, not because this is my last column. I kind of feel that I experience an intimacy through this column that I rarely find in real life. Here we can just drop our silly shields of snobbery, haughtiness, self-inflicted solitude, and insecurity. We can transcend cliques, jockdom, dorkdom, bitchdom, and abercrombie and fitchdom.' Oh, jeez, I am getting kind of emotional-1 am not worried about tears, though, it is just this god-awful runny snot -that is about to... • Okay lam back. I really have a tough time getting overly sentimental without blowing it- my nose that is. Oh, and please, no innuendo intended. Some people might say that my writing is laced with more Freudian slips than Anna's armoire. Of course, that is a complete phallacy. Last week's column was titled "The end of an error." I admit that I was more concerned with a catchy title than its veracity, or even how true it is. I did not mean my years at Marist were an error, I just meant that I was going to start listening to, rather than discrediting my thoughts. Discrediting myself was my error. Telling my parents that I was . leaving Marist was the hardest thing I ever had to do. Sometimes people do not realize that it is more difficult to reject something or someone than it is to be rejected. It is hard to think about how you have the power to offset others' perceptions of you and themselves and even inflict pain. However, the pain of an honest rejection bears no comparison with that of a lifetime of deception. Yes, well with all of that saidand that little paragraph sitting above this one means a lot to me, I would like to say that I believe in Marist College. I believe in the steps that it is taking to become a better place. I believe in the professors, students, and staff who have been working together to make such great projects as the Praxis Minor and Habitat for Humanity become a reality while I have been here. I also cannot over-, look the new library, not only because it is pretty damn big, but also because it will be an excellent resource. I believe that the problems that Marist faces, such as a lack of diversity and intolerance are not a reflection of the college itself, but a reflection of the ills that plague oursociety at large. I believe that Marist can work on.these problems within the community and bring the results along. A degree is only as valuable as the work one has put into it The funny thing is, as strongly as I believe in Marist College, I believe that I want to be elsewhere. That is the only reason why I am leaving Marist However, I am kind of bummed that I will miss out on the new Home Depot next year. I really dig that plastic grass that people put on porches and pools. I always dreamed of buying some, along with those synthetic silk flowers. I wanted to put them on my dorm room floor to give the room a more funky, psychedelic-outdoorsy look. On an even lighter note, I would like to get back to our usual broadcast, which is already in progress. ...which is why I that if I were to get married, the whole deal would probably have to be in a bowling alley. I mean, a bowling alley is just like those big banquet halls only-guests do not have to sit there and get obliterated, they can bowl too. Sure, people would scoff and think it was just soo tacky, but those are the folks that I would not want to come anyway. I would not want an engagementringeither. I would rather have a dog. I know. Dogs die, but I once dropped a ring off a train platform. It is kind of hard to do that to a dog and a dog can sort of duck under the platform if a train comes. Wedding rings are dumb too. I have been told that if I get married that I ought to wear aringso that I do not look available and have to worry about scores of menhirting on me. Um, well I am" not exactly wearing aringnow, and I do not have that problem. Why should I expect such when I am older and more decrepit? You may call me a cheap date. It is not like that at all. I am just not for sale. Tara Quinn was the Opinion Editor of the Circle. She is a junior communications major from Teaneck, NJ.. The pride of Rhode Island Out with old, in with new campus. McCulloch had this to offer in response. "SGA moved to put Public Service Announcement comAfter 380 days, one full term, mercials on campus television, senior Colleen McCulloch ends lo heighten awareness of issues and confidence. her term as Student Body Presi- facing the community." she said. As I neatthe moment when I dent and junior Ryan Hunter will McCulloch said she plans on will drive down Route 9 for the take over. making it to Washington, D.C. last time as a Marist College student, I am startled by the fact ' Accepting this position and all by the time she is 25. working in that I am actually looking for- it entails is an enormuus respon- a political lobbying or research ward to leaving. I never thought sibility. The Student Body firm. According to her, a longI would feel happy about all the Piesidcnt acts as a liaison be- term goal she has is to pursue a indecision and uncertainty that tween the school administration career in law or public service comes with a diploma. However, and its students. McCuIioch. a as either an elected or apthere is strange comfort that communications major and po- pointed position. Hunter, a junior majoring in comes any time a period of wait- litical science minor, said that Political Science and minoring ing is over -1 am finally facing was her favorite part. "I enjoyed working with the in philosophy, said he hopes to niy destiny. We run from the students at Marist the best," bring about some closure to prospect of facing reality, but she said. some of these issues that stunow mat I am on the threshold, McCulloch said she is proud dents are concerned about. I am annoyed that I must bother The concerns at the top of his with final exams. Every time of what her administration has accomplished, both internally list include working with the dinsummer has rolled around, I have as weii as externally: According hail on reexamining the meal been happy to leave because I knew I was coming back. Now, ing to her, by working together plans, community "service I am happy to leave because I people ..can overcome a great project involving Poughkeepsie Institute, meeting with the new know that I am never coming deal of adversity. . . . 1 club officers and stressing the "Together, as a team, we adback - in the capacity of a stu vocated for a safe passageway point that students are always dent The setting sun shines its across Route 9, convinced se-?. welcome in the SGA office. * "I am really excited about this last dimming rays on our lives curity to.add additional lighting on campus and pavethegravel position and am grateful to the as Marist students. I think the :.walk by the library construction students of-Marist College for luster of our shining moments site;" she said;/"We passed, a electing me as the best candias a student are faded in comtext bopkprice awareness bill to date, for this position," he said. parison to the next stages of life. Hunter said he plans on conThe polluted Hudson will al- encourage professors to be ways chum, and bubble by the considerate of the cost of books tinuing programs started by sewage plant that serves as an to .students. We also estab- McCulloch. He also caminvisible marker for our campus. lished, an academic incentive paigned to put the student back What we take away from this reward for students who receive into Student Government After college, he is hoping to atplace remains with us - that is deans list high honors." tend law school in either New Internally, changes were made fond memories of good times York or Washington, D.C. to the Student Government conwith good friends, the confiFor now, Hunter has some dence to succeed, and perhaps stitution, in hopes to make SGA tough shoes to fill. McCulloch a few unpaid parking tickets. more functional. "We added an amendment reoffered some advice to hopeThat's all, folks. Goodnight. quiring all senators to go to RSC fully help her replacement And may the Schwartz be with and CSC meetings on a regular "I would advise him to focus you. basis, McCulloch.explained. on the true needs of the student "We also established 'Students body, listen to what the students Bill Mekrut is a senior PolitiSpeak' which is a process for have to say," she said, "and stay cal Science/English double responding to a student con- away from any sort of political majorfromLincoln, RI. He will cern in a timely manner." games that have a tendency to. be attending Law School at An issue brought up by 'Stuoccur in the governmental American University next year. dents Speak' regarded safety on- -.arena*XbyJAMlETOMEO Asst. News Editor Bill Mekrut POUtiCAl COlUMNBt A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, I was a freshman. It was the end of the world as we knew it when we attended our first orientation session at Marist. If I remember correctly, the first orientation meeting was a talk by Frank Maduri about sexual misconduct. Those were the days. I lived in Leo Hall, and Brother Tom, our mentor, insisted that we "relax and have a beer" on our first night at college. Brother Tom started a trend that September mom. I remember thinking: This is great! I'm in a room full of fellow eighteen-year-olds, and a member: of the clergy is suggesting we should go out and drink! A thoughtfully written reflection on four years of college life has typically found its way ori'tbthe pages of The Circle around this time of year. Unfortunately, I never paid attention to them, so I am not sure how this is supposed to work. The only thing I am sure of is that AI Gore will not be our next president As far as a reflection on college life is concerned, I think each of us who graduate should realize that, arguably, the four biggest years in our lives are about to : come to a close. Our ideologies have forrhed during these years, and we will carry with us a worldview that matured while we called Poughkeepsie home. Since we are'in the twilight of our college career, I would rather look forward than wallow in the negative memories that could easily be exhumed. Our complaints about the security guards and the stench from the sewage plant are a distant, memory. In our future is the ability to make manifest all that we have done in college. If we have regrets, and look back wishing for something different it only motivates us to cultivate the future. Our fond memories provide security The Circle would like to thank everyone for making 1998-1999 such a great year! We wish Tara, Bill, and all exiting staff members the best of luck in their future endeavors! „>,„,- v„ j t. THE CIRCLE SUPPLEMENT4 APRIL 29,1999 New A & E editor internews by NIK BONOPARTIS : '~?yfA&E>Editor; : • Tavis Werts, trumpet player for Reel Big Fish, comes clean about ska" music, life on' the road, being a musician, and the trademark Reel Big-Fish sar•; casm in this interview • aV the ,; Theater ,,.: in. 3 Chance Poughkeepsie.rr:;<••, ,;• , -:: NB: My first question is, why do you rock so hard? -TW: Because of Carlos. NB: That's the only reason? TW: Yeah, because of Carlos. NBlOk...,. -.•..,...;_.. NB: Your second album has a lot more texture to it, with the guitars, the vocal harmonies, and the horn section. Did you spend a lot more time in the studio with the}second one? .:. TW: Yeah, we spent more time writing all the songs, but the main mihg is, we wrdte'all these songs right before.we recorded ; them, whereas'with 'Turn The Radio Off' most of the songs were written two or three years before the album was made, and we were still a pretty bad band. NB: So that made a lot of the difference? TW: Yeahj we just got better : and learned how to write better songs, and they were fresher goinginto the studio. We had played them so many times [the .old songs] that with half of them we were sick of them before we even went .into the studio. NB: A lbtibf bantls are reluctant to put a label on their music, and most people would say you're ska, but people like Moon Records have openly criticized you as a rock band with horns: How would you classify yourselves? TW: We're a ska-pop band. I mean, a lot of pur songs are more rock and roll, but Moon Records • can kiss my @$$. ; ' NB: Can I quote you on that? TW:"Uh-huh.r Definitely. ~V ? £ " N1&. What £ lot of%nsreally . like are that your songs are usually^funny"and prertyupbeatV E»o • ypirplan them that-way or do they just come out like that?/ TW: Weil, Aaron (Barrett) - writes all the lyrics, arid he usu : ally "writes abbut stuff lie's pissed off, about. When he writes'about stuff'.'he just gets really s^rcasticl and when you "put lyrics matafe really "sarcastic with happy, poppy music, it just comes out kinda funny. But they all come from us being pissed off. _* NB: ireacTsbmewnere that you guys wrote the chorus for Scott's a Dork and planned to change it, but you never did? TW: Well when we first started playing the song, we needed something that would fit there, and that fit, so we just started singing that, and we thought we would change it, but we just never thought of anything better. NB: What was working with Coolie Ranx like? TW: We toured with him a lot, actually, with the Pilfers. NB: I caught that show in Port Chester, NY with.you and the Pilfers. NB: Thank You For Not' ers, Hepcat, the Pietasters, Moshing is another fan favor- - Spring Heeled Jack. ite, and everyone knows a guy TW: Well the problem with like you describe, in a wife Moon is that they will do abso, beater and Doc Martens beat- • lutely nothing to push their ing on little girls in the pit, it ac- bands on radio or TV or any kind tually happens here a lot. Was of commercial success, because this meant to be humorous or they want to stay on the' underangry"or just a little of both? aground. And so all the bands TW: It was mostly just to make- on that label who are really good fun of all those guys, 'cuz we and want to be commercially really don't want them to mosh. successful, want, to be able to The first time we recorded that make a living playing ska, have and put it on a 7" we called it In all moved on. Hepcat went to The Pit, then we'd play it and Hellcat, and they're trying to all these guys would start a big push them tojadio. Dance Hall pit to it, and they just didn't get Crashers are on MCA. Moon's it. So we changed the name to a cool label, I mean they do some Thank You For Not Moshing good stuff, but on the business hoping a few more people would side of it, they don't quite get it. get it, but I don't think.ihe^ dp. They're. trying too hard to be NB: In an interview ori WRRV an indie label I think, and that Aaron was asked how he wrote ends up hurting a lot of their such catchy tunes, and he said • bands. %;_'.. Ke stole all the hooks he hears NB: I think what;a lot of fans , photo courtesy MOJO records ReelBig Fishs Tavis Werts shared a soda and his feelings with Nik Bonoparb's. on the radio. Is mere any truth perceive as the problem is that to that or is he just joking again? they talk about unity in the ska TW: Yeah, I think that was the TW:. [Chuckles] Yeah, there's a ? scene, then go on and criticize . first show we played with them, TW: Ummm ...[Laughs] I don't little bit of truth to that We cre- other ska bands^ " kno\v if we were "discovered" and we ended up touring with' atively borrow stuff from other TW: Oh yeah, as you said there them a-lot after that. It was fun by him. But, yeah, he saw us bands occasionally. have been tons of things I've having something that different, play in a club in Riverside. He you know, because none of us saw us and asked our horn play- , NB: Does moving away from read where they absolutely hate ska on your new record reflect us. They pretty much hate any could have done anything like ers to play on his album. NB: Was that'Hangups?' the way its faded commercially? band that doesn't try and sound that. TW: No.actually the first alTW: No, it really had nothing like the Toasters, and any band NB: Did you collaborate on the song or did Coolie write it?'-' ;'•'• bum. And Scott arid.Dan played to.do with that, it was more just that leaves their label. They'll TW: The song, we already had all the horn parts, and through our tastes changing and the • stick around* because they still written, and we just played it as that Mojo heard us and then way we wanted to play it. And do have some good: bands, on . .part of it was just that there are their label. But they've never an instrumental all the time, and they signed.us. ., • ; sq many bands playing the style been a big label and never will NB: Have you ever, heard of a we said "Hey, you should do some toasting over this", ahd- band called the Hippos? ., ...; • we'didjon ;Turn The RadjaQff;'; and we didn't want to sound like NB: This isn't on my sheet, but so he came in and ended up writ- TW: Uh-hiih.' ' " ' ing an entire song over. i t : NB: A lot of people say you : them, so we just wanted to keep ; ... does anyone ever mistake sound almost exactly like each. our own sound. Ricky, your tour.manager, for [Laughs] '•,"".";' •;••>, . . . . . '.'.-. NB: What other bands do you. •' David Schwimmer? NB: On the outtakes of 'Why o t h e r . Do They Rock So Hard?' you TW: Yeah, they copy us a little. think are done for? A lot of TW: [With a grin] Occasiontalk a lot about getting girls and; • We've been playing with them people say Moon as a'label is ally. He looks a lot like him. For stuff, and in join The Club, the for a while. They're another re- done with their mass exodus of some reason they; call him talent - the Dance Hall Crash- Chachy. [Shrugs] . lyrics are along the same lines. ally cool band. Do you guys attract the ladies as musicians? TW: [Laughs] No. We don't get any. NB: Really? . TW: [Laughs again] The girls that we could get are like, 14 and. none of us wanna go to jail. NB: It's those all ages shows,. not have been able to attend (he world. But, after fourteen byKATRINA high school as a result of her years .of school I realized that . e h ? ' , ; ' » ' . . . ,:.-.'...; ; . ^ . . FlfCHSENBERGER decision to be confirmed in the there is more to Germany than TW: Yeah. we play all, ages , Features Editor church. Also, their lives would WW]I, Nazis, chocolate, and shows since, most of bur.'fans have been totally differerit:'It is r beer. I live in a countiy where are under 21, but it just kinda Karen Schultz is a communi- hard for me to believe that in my you have to pay taxes to own a works out that all the girls who really like- us are.;14. Not. that cation radioATV/film major cur- mother's lifetime that such- , dog, have a radio, TV. or phone. there's, anything \yrprig,with rently spending her junior year, things occurred! Where stores close at 2 P.M.. After spending Christmas with on Saturday and, have no Sunat Philips-lfniversitael in being 14... . ; ., ._, ., .• NB: It makes them ineligible for Marburg, Germany to better her my relatives in eastern Germany day hours. Where workers gel German and learn more about I understand the "German" personal days to go„to the docyou guys,r TW: Right. J , . . . .-.,". the world. Since September she things my grandparents do. I tor or get official papers proNB: What about being on the has been learning what life in stood on the street staring at the cessed because it takes so much road. Is it strange waking upin- Geimany is like as she reaches house in which my "grandfather . time running around for signaa different city every day and forjthc world beyond.her .was bom and walked the streets tures and stamps. ... backdoor in Allenlown, Penn- my mother walked as a child. being basically nocturnal?. „ It never occurred to me that As I sit in my room here in capitalism impacts my life in TW: It was for a while, but now sylvania. Marburg and reflect on my life America so much. I now see we're pretty much used to it. It's in Germany, I appreciate the life socialist Germany in a different actually kind of fun, waking up In 1958 my grandparents, and having no idea what's go- mother, and uncle escaped from 1 am able to have in America. light and understand that the ing on outside. Of course this East Germany by going on vaWhen I boarded the plane for people have freedoms, but their morning we all woke up and it cation and never coming back. Frankfurt in September I was lives are vastly different than was raining so we just all stayed It is hard for mc to understand excited to get out of the U.S., to those of people in America. in bed. what it must have felt like to see and experience something I am sometimes frustrated at NB: In the great city of leave the life, culture, and lan- new, something different. And the bureaucracy of it all, and the guage you know, to come to over five months later, not only fact that there the customer isn't Poughkeepsie. TW:. This is actually the sec- America where everything is so have I learned more about my- always right But Ijust grin and self and my family while improv- remember that America is my ond time we've played here. I different. Just this week I received a let- ing my German, I have learned home and will always be no matcan't remember who we played with, it was a long time ago, like ter from my grandparents, tell- all the things about Germany ter where I am. I appreciate a year and a half, two years ago. ing me how they are happy with that my textbooks and tour, what I once took for granted and NB: There's a rumor that you their decision to leave Germany books never told me. I am glad that my grandparents guys were discovered playing for the freedoms of America. If When we learn history in took the risk for a better exista small club by John Feldman of they would have chose to stay . school we focus on America enceand became Americans. in Germany my mother would and then move on to the rest of Goldfinger. Is that true? God Bless America. Features editor brings greetings from Germany