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nQCK&y ana women»^Mjalifwrap?MP«#f&e 111924-1993H. Clifton Wilson, Jr.Marist Trustee dies— page 3THERuinedBlizzard of '93dashes Spring Breakhopes.— page 9VOLUME 42, NUMBER 6 Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. APRIL 1,1993Respected actor will lend memorable voicebyJ. AARON SENCERStaff Writer .".'•Distinguished actor James EarlJones will be Marist College's 1993Commencement speaker, PresidentDennis J. Murray said today.In a career spanning fourdecades and over 100 major productions,Jones has won criticaland popular acclaim for his workon stage, film, and television."We are very excited that Mr.Jones is coming to Marist,"Shaileen Kopec, vice president forcollege advancement, said. "Hewill no doubt provide inspiringremarks. We are mindful of peoplewho speak in a meaningful wayto the graduates."Marist's 47th Commencement isscheduled for May 22.Jones will receive an honoraryDoctor of Fine Arts degree for hiscontributions to drama, which havealready earned him three Emmys,two Tonys, three Obies, a Grammy,an Oscar nomination, alongwith dozens of other awards.The Board of Trustees has alsoapproved the awarding ofhonorary degrees to ecologist GeneE. Likens and New York StateCommissioner of Parks, Recreation,and Historic PreservationOrin Lehman.MarisThas beerTirying to secureJones as a speaker for the betterpart of a year, according to Kopec."When we choose a speaker welook to identify people who havea connection with the mission ofMarist College though their professionalor personal lives. Thisassures that the participation ismeaningful," Kopec said.r Jones has a home nearby inPawling and is fond of DutchessCounty, which is one of the reasonsthat the actor agreed to take timeout of his busy schedule in orderto speak at Marist, Kopec said.Though he is known for his roleson television and film, Jones'beginnings are in the theater. Hehas been associated with the NewYork Shakespeare Festival since1959.More recently, he has playedroles in several successful moviesincluding "Field of Dreams,""The Hunt for Red October," and"Patriot Games."Jones' distinctive voice, whichhas enriched recordings ofeverything from classic dramas toBell Atlantic commercials, alsogave size and soul to Darth Vaderin the "Star Wars" films. He alsodoes the authoritative voiceover forCNN promos."He is one of the most respectedactors around and only gets involvedwith high quality projects. That, makes it even more^exciting.that he-is coming to Marist," Kopec said.Jones has already been awardedhonorary doctorates from Yale,Princeton, and Columbia* .The other recipeients ofhonorary doctorate degrees fromMarist have had distinguishedcareers in their fields.Likens is best known for hisdiscovery of acid rain in NorthAmerica. He is the director of theInstitute of Ecosystem Studies andMary Flagler Cary Arboretum inMillbrook, which has become oneof the world's leading ecologicalresearch centers. He is also the vicepresident of the New YorkBotanical Garden.Likens has been elected tomembership in the NationalAcademy of Sciences and theAmerican Academy of Arts-andSciences. He is an adviser at state,national, and international levelson the ecological effects of .airpollution arid acid rain, amongother subjects.Likens holds faculty positions atYale, Cornell and Rutgers. He willreceive an honorary Doctor ofScience degree at theCommencement.Commissioner Lehman has servedin a wide range of positions sinceshortly after World War II, inwhich he won a Distinguished FlyingCross and a Purple Heart.He has been chairman of theCommittee for New York CityPublic Higher Education, chair-. man of the New York City BoardActor James'Earl Jones will be speaking at Marist's 1993Commencement exercises....see JONES page 9 •Few blamed for alarm failure in smoke-filled LTby NIKKI LE SAGEStaff WriterLowell Thomas was filled with'smoke and an electric burning smellon March 16 after an electric motoroverheated in the basement, butduring it all the smoke alarms neversounded and were not manuallyactivated.Joe Leary, director of safety andsecurity, said Lowell Thomas andDyson should have been evacuatedimmediately, but it was the opinionof Barry Pinckney, the security officeron duty in Lowell Thomas,that the problem was minor andthere was no need to paniceveryone. -Leary said if students had beenin the building there would havebeen no delay in manually activatingthe alarm."They are the paying studentsand they have to be protectedbefore.anybody," said Pinckney.Richard Dormeyer, chief of theFairview Fire District, said therewasn't enough smoke in the immediatearea to trigger the alarms,but added that there was ripreasonfor security personnel- in thebuilding not to have manually activatedthe alarms at the onset ofthe problem instead of waiting forthe fire department to do it.Tom Daly, director of Marist'sphysical plant, said Central Hudsonmay be liable for the $2,000 indamages to the electric motor.Daly said it's Central Hudson'sfault because a defect on one oftheir lines resulted in the impropervoltage to the three-phase systemwhich caused- the motor tooverheat.Timmian Massie, a spokespersonfor Central Hudson, said theyrecommend that if a school hasthreerphase services they shouldalso have three-phase protection,which Marist has only in Dyson.Daly said the protection wouldcost around$50,000 and still isn'ta top priority because motordamage is a rare occurence. ..Faculty in the building said theythought it was odd that there wassmoke and a strong burning smell,yet no alarm sounded."It seemed very strange that theemergency lights came on, but thefire alarm didn't," said Mary BethCommisso, director of academiccomputing.One anonymous staff membersaid she almost fainted from thesmell and inhaled smoke for quitea while until she finally got out ofLowell Thomas.She added that after leaving thebuilding a security officer told herto go. back inside and lock heroffice.Leary said something of thisnature is not normal procedure, butit could have happened."The name of the game is gettingpeople out and keeping themout,' ? Leary said.Dormeyer said he believes Maristtries to keep the number of calls tothe fire department at a minimumbecause they don't want to be aburden, and this was probably thereason for the delay.Marist is considered to be a nonprofitorganization and therefore is...see FIRE page 10Editor killed; April showers in Spring Break next yearFeds handedTowers leadby KIRELL A. LAKHMAN~Washington CorrespondentWASHINGTON, April 1 - SaraJames Richard, editor-in-chief ofThe Circle, died Wednesday,March 31, near federal officebuildings as a result of apparentgunshot wounds. She was 20.Richard, who was investigatinga Marist student's alleged involvementin the Feb.26 World TradeCenter bombing, was pronounceddead at the scene by federal medicalexaminers. The motive wasundisclosed.Richard's ongoing coverage ofthe Trade Center bombing led to afederal report being published hereconfirming a Marist student's...see TOWERS page 4•by CAROLINE JONAHStaff WriterGood things come to those whowait...But, don't try telling that toMarist students who may have towait until April, next year, forSpring Break.The vacation is tcnativelyscheduled for for March 26through April 3. Classes wouldresume with evening classes onMonday, April 4.The mid-semester break wouldbe more like a long weekend withthis change. It is scheduled forMarch 10-13."That's too lale to have a SpringBreak," said Susan Falk, a juniorfrom Fort Plain, N.Y. "Is it reallynecessary?"According to MarcvanderHeyden, vice president ofAcademic Affairs, moving SpringBreak from March to Easter week,next year, may be necessary due toconstruction on campus."We haw to get the students outas quickly as possible in May andback in late in September becauseof construction," vanderHeydensaid.The construction project,scheduled to be completed inAugust of J 994, consists of a newIt's not fair. Everyyear we get screwed."Marcus Gray,Juniordormitory on the Champagnat lot,for 324 students.Marcus Gray, a junior fromBurlington, Conn., said the changein Spring Break was another exampleof the junior class losing out,citing the delay of campus phonesand the new priority point allocationsystem."It's not fair," Gray said."Every year we get screwed."Steve, Crane, a junior fromNorth Kingston, R.I., said the constructionwas taking precedent overthe students."Money is most important,"Crane said. "Student satisfactionis next."Matt Krueger, a junior fromBristol. Conn., agreed."They should work around us,"Krueger said. "We always getscrewed." ,However, it's not only thejuniors who say they feel put outby this change."It's unfair because it's the onlychance I get to see my friendsfrom other colleges," said JaymeGabay, a sophomore from KingsPark, N.Y.Many students feel that a shift toEaster week could cause severalproblems."More students will be less likelyto go away that week," said JenniferPusaterc, a sophomore fromBatlstonSpa, N.Y. "It's Easter andthat's something 1 associate withfamily."Jennifer Cordone, a junior fromMonroe, Conn., agreed saying aswitch to Easter week could meana change in plans."It's better than nothing at all,"Cordone said, "But since freshmanyear, we — as seniors — haveplanned a final Spring Break."Sophomore Debbie Mancusoagreed that the change couldseriously alter students' plans."It's not fair because they'retaking a break away from us," saidMancuso of New Fairfield, Conn."We have to go home and spendtime with our families ovei theEaster holiday. There has got to besome compromise."/ have to be concernedthat we haveenough days...or wehave a problem inAlbany."Marc vanderHeyden,Vice President ofAcademic AffairsMany students feel that a SpringBreak in April is just too late."What are they thinking?" saidChris Gambardella, a junior from...see BREAK page 10••

4 THE CIRCLE, APRIL 1,1993Registration squeezeiintlMweekby TOM BECKERthe classes I do have to take I'll get whole week thing sucked. Becausepriority for." \,- ,-.->-.-. - ,: of my busy schedule; J didn't have,Staff Writer 7 : This; semester,! Marist allotted time to. pick up: the;!registrationFor many students, thoughts of one week - March-22-26 -for stuff until Wdenesday (March 24).summer were invariably clouded by students to select and register for "I would have definitely givenrealities of Fall registration.. their Fall classes. The student body the students another week; oneThis semester, Marist Collegewas notified of the change in proceduresby mail. -; said.' ,'•;-• r •'••' ':j .'•!••'•' -.-:..:'.week just really is not enough," he"has attempted to simplify thecourse selection and registration "Because I received the letter in Stephanie Nauman, a freshman^process by offering more of the the mail, I was able to get air my from Hillsborough, N.J.; said that vsame classes and limiting actual courses selected ahead pf-time," the the new process "seemed rush- ; "processing time to one week.. said Joe Smith, a sophomore from ed,": adding that she "thoughtFor some, the process was a success.But forothers, worries of get­Mystic, Conn. "I really did not they'd give us more time." 'have any problems with the the Another problem cited byting advisor's consent - in time forregistering process.''students was the lack of classes thatthe shortened deadline - were all However, not all students were were made available, a particulartoo clear.pleased with the, new methods, in problem being courses offered forSome students felt that the particular the time they were environmental science majors.registration process was well conceivedand it could not have been "A week was definitely not to take to graduate is only offeredoffered."One of the courses that I havebetter.enough time," Ruthie Ursone, a one more time before I'm supposedto graduate," Smith, 19, said."Forme it worked out fine," freshman from Winsted, Conn.,said Shane Riordan, a sophomore said. .-;.,•.-."The problem is I haven't takenfrom Brookfield, Conn. "I basicallycan't take any more electives and from Warwick, R.I.; agrees: "The take it this Fall."Chris Gambardella, a junior the prerequisite for it and I have to.Smith is referring to environmentalplanning, a coursewhich is required for^ all "environmentalscience majors.Smith, who only recentlydeclared his major, is hoping thecollege will make an exception inhis case and allow him into theclass!"If I don't get into that class I'mscrewed," he said.Others have similar complaints:"I'm not too thrilled with the factthat (environmental) planning isonly beingoffered next Fall, but atleast I know I'll get in it," saidRiordan. -Although many students are finding.faultin aspects'of the newprocess, others, along with somemembersof the faculty, believethey favored well.~ "I think the students were moreprepared this semester,' 'said Jep-rtha Lanning, head of the com- •municatioris department and a studentadvisor." "They knew theirobligations and they knew whathad to be done."Lanning also said that thestudents who he advises,' mostlyupperclassmen, were not coming tohim with many complaints orproblems.' - "No one was really upset," Lanningsaid. "In fact, most, of mystudents had handed in their classschedules by Friday morning."Now that their schedules arehanded in, students need, only sitback and hope to get?-what theyrequested., . ; ."After all this, I better get intothose classes," Naumann, 18, said."The fact is, though; I'll probablyget into only two or three ofthem.".Both Marist and Vassar sponsor 1993 film festivalby PATRICIA FARRELLStaff.WriterThe arrival of the 1993 East-West Center Asia-Pacific FilmTour not only brought five awardwinningforeign films toPoughkeepsie, but the opportunityfor Marist and Vassar Collegesto work together.All the films were brought fromthe Hawaii International FilmFestival and films from China,Japan, Korea, New Zealand, andthe Philippines were represented.The March 22-26 stop inPoughkeepsie was the tours onlystop in New York State.Through an organizational andfinancial collaboration, Marist andVassar co-sponsored the event —an opportunity which the two collegesoften do not have."The opportunity to collaboratewith Marist and to get to know thepeople there has been wonderful,"TOWERS-...continued from page 1direct involvement, bringing to fivethe number of suspects.Richard was in Washington latelast night to disclose her findingsto federal sheriff officials when shewas gunned down.Alsace Lorraine, a 23-year-oldinternational studies major fromthe Falkland Islands, is being heldwithout bail at the Newridge Countyjail in Sommerset, Va., for hisalleged connection in the explosionthat rocked lower Manhattan morethan one month ago, and the nativeVermonter's murder.A United States citizen underpolitical asylum, Lorraine was arrestedin his East Palman, N.J.,home late last night after reportslinking him to the blast andshooting were confirmed by familymembers.The four other individuals chargedwith allegedly placing an explosivedevice in one of the TradeCenter's building's sub-basementneither confirmed nor denied Lorraine'sparticipation.As stated in the Federal ReportFor Unearthing Criminal Terrorism(FRUCT) and eyewitnessaccounts, the four initial suspectspurchased a potato knish fromLorraine outside the Trade Centercomplex at approximately 12:10p.m. on Feb.26 - eight minutesbefore the deadly blast rocked thetwin skyscrapers.The contents of the knish are stillunder investigation, although somehigh-ranking officials and federalforensics specialists believe that anadvanced detonating device mayhave been hidden between layers ofmashed potato and mustard.Lorraine was unavailable forcomment.However, Lorraine's attorney,April Fooles, of Grand Falls, N.Y.,argues that it was in fact "a hot dogwith the works" which has placedhis client under the "blisteringscrutiny of the Western media."Jim Steerman, professor of dramaand director of the drama and filmprogram at Vassar said. "The interchangebetween all faculties hasbeen a stimulating opportunity."The cooperative effort betweenSteerman and Sara S. King, fromthe Division of Communicationand the Arts at Marist, began inearly fall. Steerman said King confrontedhim about the idea aftershe had coordinated the tour beforeat another college.Since a 35mm projector is neededfor the films, a rare piece ofequipment at many colleges, Vassarwas finally able to get the longawaitedprojector."Vassar has been endeavoring toexpand the curriculum in this fieldand was unable to before becausewe did not have the projectors,"Steerman said.The tour featured "Our TwistedHero," from Korea, "About Love,Tokyo," from Japan, "Tea Rua,"Lorraine came to Marist in theFall of 1974 after fleeing thereligious civil wars which haderupted in his native country ofSvenjordia in the Falkland Islands,located on the Gulf of Sweden.Lorraine belongs to a radicalgroup of Shudah Individualists,now called the Sudetan Fundamentalists,who began uprisings againstthe region's other minority faction,the Symoed Populist Front, inNovember, 1981, according to theFRUCT report.The small republic of Svenjordiahas been "in religious unrest forcenturies," said one source here,adding that other minority zealotsthroughout the Falklands maygauge "any accusations by the USgovernment as aggressive andhateful."While at Marist, Lorrainestudied dichotomy in the internationalstudies program under afrom New Zealand, "King ofChildren," from China and"Patriots," from the Philippines."King of Children" was the firstChinese film in official competitionat the Cannes Film Festival.The films tend to surround theissues of cultural conflicts and reallifesituations in foreign countries.In "King of Children", the effectof the Cultural Revolution oneducation is shown in a timelesstradition with enough visual arid'emotional symbols to beunderstood by any culture.The festival offered the HudsonValley a unique opportunity tosample Asia-Pacific culture and seesome of its finest films."I think the, tour ,has beenwonderful and successful from myspeed-skating scholarship awardedfor his land-speed record of the_1984 winter Olympics in Sarajevo.Lorraine lived with a "closefriend" on South Street while attendingMarist, according to officials.Comments by Lorraine'slandlord, Vincent Laroquette, statethat Lorraine "was a yery.calm andquiet tenant, - often. keeping to .himself whenever possible.". ,-Marist officials were unavailable'for comment while adamantly denyingall allegations. According toSusan Brown, Marist College president,the findings initiated byRichard are "wonderfully creativeand top notch," adding that"although this information mayhave some detrimental effects forFall matriculation, justice willnevertheless be served."In a later report, Brown wasquoted as saying the "entire incimedia."KIRK & LOUGHRANAttorneys at LawCriminal LawCivil LawVehicle and Traffic90 Market StreetPoughkeepsie914-471-1818Available 24 Hourspoint of view," Steerman said. "Ithas opened up many people to theexperience of beautiful film andculture."According to Paul Clark, coordinatorof the East-West Center, aHawaii-based institute, the tour hasbeen a success since it grew out ofthe Hawaii international "FilmFestival six years ago. In 1988 "thecenter decided to take the;fijms to.the United States .first onlyon theWest Coast arid now over.the entirecountry: This years tour beganon March 11 in Baltimore and concludeson May 31 in Hawaii.'•'/'Clark, who received his Ph.Dfrbrri in History and East AsianLanguages from Haivard, said thereason for the success of the filmsis because they provide a "windowlikeview into other cultures."on these cultures. It is obvious thatpeople's eyes are opened when watchingthese films and unless webring these films to people, theywill never see them," Clark said.The U.S. Congress established... the East-West Center in 1960 tofoster the mutual understandingand cooperation among governmentsand the people of the Asia-.Pacific Region,- including the^United States. •. The public, non-profit institutionfocuses on issues of post-ColdWar regional, security arrangements,social and-culturalchange, the domestic politicalevolution of Asian and Pacific nationsas well environmentalconcerns.All films were shown at VassarCollege in the Blodgett AuditoriumJ'Seeing a film.has much-more, -'•and. were open to the public, and:impact than just reading something. - v -free of charge: . / •_> • nv:";;Lf.':dent is apocryphal."Lorraine's involvement brings tofive the number of individualsfederal officials have placed underarrest in association, with thebombing.Nidal Ayyad and MohammedSalameh, indicted on federalcharges that they were responsiblefor the blast, Ibrahim Elgabrowny,who was indicted on charges ofobstruction of justice and possessionof fraudulent documents, andMahmud Abouhalima, describedas a "key figure" by local officials.A trial date has not yet been set,however justice department officialsexpect "swift and thoroughadvancement" of the initial indictmentagainst Lorraine.-S.J. Richard's family will receivehonorary justice department statusfor her contribution to - the TradeCenter bombing.Richard is survived by a twinbrother, J.R.; sisters S.L.. andC.N., and parents, H.J.R. andN.D.There will be no memorial servicesheld due to a general lack ofinterest. Money, in lieu of flowers,should be sent as expressions ofcondolence care of The S.J.Richard Excellence in Post-Mordem Yellow Journalism, SanPueblo, Mexico, 28356-4463.YOU SHOULDN'THAVE TO CRAM ONYOUR WAY HOME!No Other Bus Line Offers Lower Fares For Students!Special Student DiscountsOVER $3.75 OFFRegular One Way to New York City!For schedule and fare Information call:Arlington - Arlington Getty, 813 Main St.: 454-3530Poughkeepsie - Sub City, 246 Main Mall.: 485-3579Students helpassist ABC'sbroadcastby TED HOLMLUNDSports EditorTracy Patterson and JesseBenavides were not the only onesworking in the. James J. McCannRecreation Center on March 13.'Some Marist students assistedABC Sports in behind-the-sceneswork, ranging from a runner to settingup the pre-game show for DanDierdorf and Alex Wallau, thefight announcers.Four current students, who arecommunication majors, and oneformer student were able to getABC jobs, with salaries, throughDoug Cole.Cole, a professor of communications,received a call from ABC's"production coordinator, ^DennisSabo, who asked him to recommendstudents to work the fight/The four students Cole selectedwere: Lucia Fraboni, Rob Brandt,Kim Hart and Catherine-Leahy.The one former student was EdMcEneney from the Class of 1990."The reason I recommended thefour students was because each onewas a primary crew member on theCoach's Corner-Show," he said. "I.knew they were totally professional."The Coach's Corner; an interviewshow with Dave Magarity, themen's basketball coach, is wheresome of Cole's students gained experiencethrough assisting WTZAin airing the show.Some of Cole's students saidthey believed working, the Pattersonfight gave them a good insightto real world working experience.Lucia Fraboni, whose job entailedwalking around the ring areawith a boom microphone to pickup the sound of the fighter's punches,said she learned a lot aboutthe TV sports business."I knew it was a male-dominatedfield, but I saw it first-hand," thesophomore said. "There were onlythree women out of roughly 30crew men."Rob Brandt helped the productioncrew with the pre-game showand said he learned the "ins andouts" of the process."During the pre-fight I had tohelp set up and break down (thepre-game set)," the junior said."We were going to set up the forthe post-game show, but therewasn't enough time."C.J. Bottitta landed a paying jobon the production crew for himselfand for some other studentsthrough Brian McGarry, graphicscoordinator for ABC Sports.The senior, who previously internedfor ABC sports and workedwith McGarry on other sportingevents, said he worked as a runner,which included driving Dan Dierdorfto the McCann Center."If I've never met anybodyfamous, I would've been more nervousthan I was," he said.THEClRCLE, APRIL 1,1993WINNERSTILL CHAMPIONBlizzard+Boxing=Bumps&Bruisesby MATT MARTINFeatures EditorABC commentator Alex Wallaucalled it, "an early candidate forFight of the Year '" And if youwere one ot the 2,110 haids soulsthat braved the bliz/ard, thetewon't be too much dispute.The lighters rallied for 12rounds, with Benavides holding theupper hand with nine complete."I knew we needed the Ia.st tworounds to win," said F-!o>d Patteison,Tiacy's tratnei and fathei.The younger followed hisfather's advice, dominating the lasttwo rounds to win the fight."1 got a little la'v in the middlerounds," admitted Tracy, as hisfather nodded vigorously in thebackground. "I got a little haidheaded."Hello, is an\one home?Just this past week, Dr. DavidSchwalb, one of two ringside physiciansfor the fight, reported to theNew York State Athletic Commissionthat he believed Patterson absorbedtoo many shots to the headduring his title defense.Isn't that the point?Schwalb bases his observationson talking to the fighter for a fewminutes after the fight to, "makesure their movements are good andthat they're making sense."It's like a police officer takingyou out of your car to walk thewhite line to test if you're drunk.Schwalb didn't comment if Pattersoncould close his eyes and'• touchhis nose. >"„.-*-V~"v-\ •= ^IvifSoqni%. will be time;,^ ;thei, ^breathali/er, or in this case a CATscan and an EEG test. Both are requiredto renew boxing licenses inNew York.For the medically challenged, aCAT (Computerized AxialTomography) scan is an X-Raythat looks for brain injuiy, whilean F.F.G (electroencephalogram)looks for abnormalities in brainwaves. (Good conversation startersat dinner parties.)Patterson and Benavides passedboth tests before the title fight."I think it's a crock,"' said Patteisonto The Poughkeepsie Journ.il.'T mean, screw this, I'm notholdinii back my feelinss. This isbull ..."Patterson and Bcnavid.vs. areboth under a standaid .suspensionby the state athletic commission untiltheir cuts heal."Once the stitches are taken omand a doctor says he is healed, atighter can fight again," said RichHering, deputy chairman of thestate athletic commission.... and in this corner ... isDANIEL ZARAGOZA on June 26in the McCann Center, again to betele-zapped live on ABC Spoils.Patterson fought Zaragoza, ofMexico, to a 12 round draw inBerck, hrance, this past December5.Zaragoza is a three-lime worldchampion, and is currently theWBC's number one contender."I don't care who I fight," saidTracy. "Anjone they put in thereat-'ainsi me."After Zaragoza, that list may includeKennedy McKinney, the InternationalBoxing Federationchampion, for a possible unificationbout."You won't he able to yet peoplein with a shoehorn," said BobGoodman, senior matchmaker forMadison Square Garden Boxing.How bin was it?Big enough for a return engagement.Television ratings were huge.The fight's ratings were numberone in the Chicago market, beatingout a Cubs game for that hononAnd millions of people acrossthe couniiy saw...MEUnder cardmakes pro oflocal Acevedoby MATT MARTINFeatures EditorAs Tracy Patterson's sparringpartner, Tony Acevedo has oftenfound himself lying on the canvasas the victim of one of Patterson'sright hooks, only this time it wasdifferent.Only 1:47 into his first pro bout,a four round lightweight contest, itwas opponent Lenny Mars standingover the fallen Acevedo, andit was his career at stake, not hispride."I was shocked," said the24-year-old Acevedo. "It was just.j^., like sparring with Tracy. 1 didn't-'- get scared; I got tougher."Returning to his corner, Acevedohad one thing to say to his cornermen,Floyd Patterson and JoeCimino, "Woooo," before turningthe tables on Mars, knocking himout 39 seconds into the secondround."I was shocked when he wentdown," said Cimino, Acevedo'sco-trainer. "But he got up quickand didn't wobble, so I knew hewas okay.""I was an amateur boxer, and Iknow how a knockdown stings, butTony just had that same old smileon his face. Nothing seems to phasehim," Cimino said.Much like his mentor, FloydPatterson, the king of surviving•*Sg&* knockdowns, Acevedo dropped a4&gS£j wicked left to the jaw of Mars,/*3S$3&3$ -stunning him wi th a right/left combination,and finally flattening himwith another left."I'm trying to get him to snaphis punches, to put somethingbehind it," said Cimino. "He'sstarting to become more of a hitter.A fighter without a punch isnothing.""I was rocked," said Acevedo,from Troy. "After the fight, Iwanted to get back in there. It wenttoo fast."Acevedo isn't expected to be aI was the bald guy taking pictures fash in the pan, as he is a veteranon the apron. Check your tape. of over 70 amateur bouts, includingtwo gold medals in the EmpireState Games."He was one of the best downin the amateur ranks," saidCimino. "He couldn't get anyoneto fight him down there. As a prohe'll get more. He'll be back in thering in a couple of weeks.""With all this energy, how canwe keep him boxed up?," he said.Matt Martin, photography

Domlnlck Fontana, senior editorJason Capellaro, business managerAndrew Holmlund, editorial page editorDana Buoniconti, columns editorJennifer Ponzini, advertising managerTHES J. Richard, editorTed Holmlund, sports editorMatt Martin, photography editorDennis Glides, faculty adviserActTHE CIRCLE, EDITORIAL APRIL 1,1993Joanne Alfarone, business managerErik Hanson, distribution managerAnastasia B. Custer, senior editorKlrell A. Lakhman, associate editorAmy Crosby, senior editorMost everyone has had their chance to say their two bits about condoms on campus.Still, nothing has been solved.In fact, nothing has happened .at all.Sure, sides have been taken and lines have been drawn. But what does that accomplish?Nothing.There has been a lot of talk on this issue.Very little of this has been productive discussion.It seems as if neither side is listening. We find ourselves right back where we started:in the midst of a great debate in which few are willing to take action. This space advocatesselling condoms on campus.However, some say this space does not speak for a majority of students, who are thekey players here.Perhaps it is time we find out what the majority of students really think.We supposedly live in a democratic society. So let us draw from our culture.Take a poll. Let the students vote to voice their opinions.It's been done before.SGA set up a table on Dec. 12, 1992 to survey student opinion on the college's guestpass policy. According to SGA, the results from this survey were "very decisive."Why not do it again?It need, not be complicated. One simple question. Three simple choices:Should condoms be sold on campus? Yes No Don't care :. Recent articles in The Circle seem to show a great number of students would vote-, ;yes. Let's get hard numbers to either affirm or negate this.Kent Rinehart, president-elect of SGA, said he supports selling condoms on campus.As of April 18, he will be the leader of the student government and it is in his powerto do something monumental on this issue: take action.Rinehart knows this will not be a swift and simple process, however, he does seem 'willing to devote adequate time to this issue.He has said he plans to set up committees to deal with important issues on campus. 'According to Rinehart, these committees will be comprised of all factions concernedwith the issue. This includes administration, faculty, ministry and students.He said the students will have the "most amount of clout" with him on thesecommittees.But what do committees do? They talk. They discuss.What then?Then they set up a committee to talk about how effective the other committee is.That committee can then spawn a plethora of subcommittees to discuss the discussionsof the other two committees and their relevance to all the other individual committeeswhich exist to assist the "original committee.Meanwhile, in the Hall of. Justice, many of the members of the original committeehave graduated so another committe will have to be set up to decide if the remainingmembers should remain on that committee or if another committee will need to be formed.In order to do that, perhaps still another committee will be needed to decided whoshould be on the committee which decides who should be on the committee to see whoshould be on that original committee which has probably decamped by the time thislast committe finally meets.Anyone who can follow that will probably be on one of these illustrious committees.Before we get more bogged down with committees than the federal government, let'sget some hard data on the subject.This way at least, the committee won't need to have another committee to tell themwhere to start.Register thisKudos to the Registrar's Office!Forget all the fun you had when the blizzard ruined your spring break. Schedulingclasses for the fall made up for it.It was pure joy returning from vacation only to find out there was only one weekto register for the fall semester.Were the students amply warned this was coming?It doesn't seem so. Last week redefined chaos with one word: registration.Forget the normal gripes about terribly inconvenent time slots and lack of interestingelectives.Many students couldn't even find their advisors to get their schedules signed.Then there were those students who needed to see professors concerning academicproblems in their present courses but couldn't get the help they sought.Why?All their time was taken up by advisees.What's wrong with this picture?Schools much larger than Marist don't encounter half the problems we do.It's hard to find a school so "technologically advanced" this bass ackwards.Why should students have to deal with these problems? Why should professors?To all those responsible for last week, thank you ever so much for a hellish week thisfar removed from finals.Keep up the good work.6« 6ob 6ou«ttTH^fTTHISlSTffcau-iufc..%fi W&S&KrW-tWfo ^The Tin-godpresidentby AARON WARDThis week, I have decided to tackle a fewsimple issues: Myth of the presidency, taxes,and middle-class gripes. (Warning: these arenot necessarily in order).Americans have fallen victim to the tingodpresident syndrome. The type of thinkingmany Americans share is that the presidentcan stop a speeding, bullet, leap tallbuildings in a single bound and has powersgreater than mortal men.We think this way about the president'sability to handle our economy, bring us outof recession, guard our fortunes, give usjobs, make sure we get promoted, and otherwise,live happily every after.P.J. O'Rourke, humorist. and author,describes this in his book Parliament ofWhores: "We treat the president of theUnited States with awe. Weinipute to himremarkable powers. We divine things:by"his '';.Why don't, the people who didthis, stand up for themselves, comeforward and confront Mr. Wardone on one? What does this deface-J ment of this article prove?If you are willing to admit to thefact that you are gay arid do notEditor:1 am writing in response to DaveBairetl's column entitled, "RowYour Boat," in the Feb. 25 issueof The Circle. Being a formeroarswoman and an admuei ofsports in geneial, I took offense tohis columnThe use of quotation marksaround the words athlete and sportaie obnoxious and pretentious.Webster's College Dictionarydefines the word athlete as "a persontrained oi gifted in excicises orcontests involvine agility, coordination,.stamina or strength."If he knew anything about rowing,it involves all of the above.The definition of spoit, accoi-Dean Cox. He said he would havehis staff research the issue. He alsosaid he felt confident that a changecould be arranged.A few weeks after classes resumed,I again contacted Dean Coxand we set up a meeting for Feb.12.Sen. Andrea Preziotti, PresidentelectKent Rinehart, RSC PresidentNick Capuano, and myself metwith Dean Cox, Jim Raimo (Headof Housing), and Steve Sansola(Head of Student Activities.We discussed the issuethoroughly. Concerns rangingfrom encouraging an academic environmentto recognizing the rightsof athletes, who must get up earlyHow about growing upagree with Mr. Ward, then write aletter to the editor. Another way togo about it is to confront Mr. Wardon a face-to-face basis, not like achild.Mr. Ward puts a lot of time andeffort into his column and does avery good job with it. If you do notagree with his .viewpoint, this isvyour own-choice^ .'..,'.; : -'The appropriate way to go aboutresponding to his column isthrough constructive criticism, notusing high school antics such asdefacement and calling Mr. WardRowing is a "sport"ding to Webster's, ("an athletic actiwty requiring skill or plnsicalprowess and often of a competitivenature,") seems to be enough toqualih crew as a sport in the Olympics,as well as national and internationalchampionships.There are uian\ reasons whycrew teams practice at the wtehouis of the morning one of whichis .scheduling, another is trathc.Fspecialh when the weather iswarmer, watei wa>s become crowdedwith other boats, such as:sailboats, jetskis, and speedboatsThe "hood ornament" he refcrtcdto is the coxswain, usually asmaller person, to reduce windresistance and the weight of thePlease donateEditor:During the previous weeks, somestudents at Marist have claimedthat a high rate of HIV infectionhas caused donated units of bloodto be rejected by the Red Cross.This is completely untrue. Accordingto Dr. David Ciavarella,director of Hudson Valley BloodServices in Valhalla, the incidenceof blood units being positive forHIV in this area is less than 0.015percent, or fewer than 12 donorsout of 80,000 each year.Rumors supplied to those spreadat Marist were circulated atKingston high schools last year andat Scarsdale high schools earlierthis year. In both cases, the rumorswere founded on fear of the infection,not any basis of fact.At the last blood drive at Marist,119 people donated blood. Twentypeople were rejected prior todonating. These people could havebeen taking something as simple asan antihistamine.They could have traveled to anarea of high-disease risk, or theycould have been slightly anemicthemselves. They were not rejectedbecause of suspected high risks ofHIV at Marist College.Another blood drive is scheduledfor April 14. Donations areneeded from 135 to 150 people.There is no risk of contracting aninfection from donating.Please consider your choice ofdonating based on facts and not onfear.Dr. Robert J. SullivanAssociate Professorof Medical Technologyin the morning, were raised.After much enlightening discussion,we came to the followingdecisions: On Friday and Saturdaynights, students in residence halls,Benoit and Gregory must havetheir doors closed by 11 p.m. Forall residence areas, quiet hours willnowbegin at midnight.In my judgment, both thestudents and the administrationcome out winners as a result of thisaction. The interests of both partieshave been preserved.If you have any comments orcomplaints, call us at ext. 2206, ordrop us a note.Jason LoMonacoResident Senatorat all hours of the night, giving himhell for his own opinions.What Mr. Ward says is his opinion.You can agree with Mr.Ward's view or not, but do not actlike a child if you disagree.We are college students, are wenot? Why don't we/you act like a• college student and respond usingconstructive means, instead of.anonymous defacement, whichhelps no one involved?Robert Baldwin, Seniorshell.'I he coxswain is icsponsible toithcdiieuiou of the shell, as well asthe pace (and numerous otherlesponsibihties that I deem are incomprehensible to him).As far as the dress code he leferredto. I believe The Gap sells thermalIons-sleeved shirts, and notjust to oaismenWhat "absuiduy" 1 do Imd isthat he can write his columnwithout doing icsearch.Mr. Banett, pick up an issue ofAmerican Rowing and leainsomething, or at least think belorc>ou speak.Jeannine Marron, SeniorOutragedEditor:I am appalled by the treatmentof squirrels on this campus. I, aswell as my fellow quadrapeds, aretired of being kicked around as secondclass citizens. We deservesome respect.This blatant disregard for ourwell-being is demonstrated by thephoto and story that ran in the Feb.11 issue that displayed the charredremains of one of my brethren.He was not "crispy," as suggestedby Mr. Martin, his namewas Ed, and he deserves somedignity.He was simply chasing a nut thatfell down the pipe until he gotstuck. His death was a tragedy thatshocked the entire community.How dare The Circle make light ofthat fatal incident.Marvin P. Squirrel, esq.breeds of bands in the metal genrethat give people "something tothink about." Accept my challengeand I will give you something tothink about.To quote Dream Theater (a bandBuoniconti believes wanks) "Noone can save you this time...I thinkit is time for a change."Christopher V. DeRobertisCan squirrels reallyplay the ukuele?People often say that I shouldgrow-up. That I should find somematurity.My reply to them: NOT.What is morally wrong with beingdemented, twisted, perverted,childish, imaginative?1 don't want to grow up: I'm aToys R Us kid, or a juveniledelinquent.Do you have a hammer thatmakes the sound of crashing glasswhen vou hit something with it?I do.I have iust about every M&M toythat has been produced in the pastthree yeais. Koosh balls, slinky's,silly putty, squishy balls, and evena rear-view mirror for my desk(now that's cool.)Sometime you'll have fo say"Hi" to Ferdinand, my three-foottallTeddy bear.Sure, 1 like to have fun,sometimes oui-of-hand 1 admit,but who is ever hurt?Okay, that comment about yourmom was way out of line, but hey,you have to live a little sometime.It's just like those beans youhated as a little kid.You know, the greasy, slimyones that always made you want totoss your meal into the nearest _receptacle — usually \our brother'sgoldfish bowl?I alwa>.s tried to diive the nonoatenheans down my iluoat witha good gulp of milk — whole.That's how they always cameup. . Pride — suck it up.liven More Crispy DioughtsIf my group had 28 prioritypoints, I wouldn't put down thenew townhouses as my first choice.My choice would be Gre\stone.That should be everyone's firstchoice, and imagine the panics.Knock, Knock.Excuse me Dennis, can 1 movemy bed over here? I like my sunshine in the morning.Bettei >et, have the Murray's setan extia plate at the breakfast tabletomorrow morning.I'll be coming down the stairs inmy slippered PJ's."I like my Fiool Loops dry,thank you."The A cumCheck out the new ClusteisCereal commercial.1 think it's pretty nutty.Crispj bears a strikingresemblance to Klvis. Well, Elvisdeep-fried in a good wine sauce.Clinton and abortionEditor:This nation has elected a proabortionpresident. Two days afterWilliam's Clinton's inauguration,he signed an executive orderfacilitating information about andaccess to abortions.Mr. Clinton was educated at aCatholic primary school andGeorgetown University, also analleged Catholic institution.Clinton thanked the church forsupporting his candidacy. Some ofus who are Catholic gaped at hisfeigned gratitude.The "American" Catholicchurch leader provided no specificmoral direction about the matter ofvoting for pro-abortion candidates.The political prelates did notmake this declaration of moraltheology. This sin of omission willsurely contribute to God's immanentwrath.Let us pray and do penance thisLent as we wait the Lord'schastisement.Joseph E; ValleyThird Order FranciscanHow to reach us:• Mondays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.• E-Mail: LT 211,HZAL• Phone Mail: X2429VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFOR AN EXPERIMENT!!!WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1993TIME: 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm (pick one)DURATION: approximately 30 minutesWHERE: DYSON 210Space Is limited so don't miss your chance. To guarantee a chance toparticipate please sign a sign up sheet posted or see the secretary InComputer Science and Mathematics, LT - 109.THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EXPERIMENT!!

8 THE CIRCLE, APRIL I, 1993newby KIRELL A. LAKHMAN•. Associate iEditor;•. ''.-'•With his.victory fjri'ally sealed,Student Body President-elect KentRinehart nevertheless appears to be.anything but.content.'.. /And with, the Student .Government.Association's formal transitioris'ofpower less than three weeksaway, the 22-year-pld from NewMilford, Conn., is quick to notethat "his campaigning "has just,begun. '' '. ,Indeed, Rinehart will need tomuster much of his new politicalclout in these coming weeks if his .myriad plans.are to.take root. /Among these, and of prime importance;said Rinehart in a recentinterview, is\the need for studentsto be more involved in theirgovernment."All too often, people gowithout knowing their own government,"he said. "In my SGA, themore students the better."This was a popular platform forboth Rinehart and the lame-duckLicari throughout the Februarycampaigns, and the issue wasbrought up at both executive andlegislativemeetings throughout theyear.The latter essentially guaranteesRinehart a certain inherent amountof support senator: "I agree withwhat (Rinehart) is saying," saidJason LoMonaco, a second-termresident senator. "Students reallyaren't involved enough in theirgovernment."Rinehart stresses that a primereason for many issues either notbeing motioned or simply stumbl-,ing at political impasses,,is due to.'the insufficient student jnput.., t -He said that in his administration,x which, formally begins onApril 18, students will not only beaware of their SGA but play a moreintegral role inks policy making.."If students want in, then I havea job for them," Rinehart said."With more participation I seeusworking as a team to make thingsbetter for everyone. Stdents shouldbe involved in every step of theway," arguing that, "if their is alimited number of people workingthen there will be a limited numberof projects getting started."But some senators'do not see thisas being a student-only initiative.LoMonaco, for one, contends thatcertain flaws within the SGA itselfmay help to fuel the dilemma."Sometimes in the (SGA) therecan be a lack in communicationand publicity," LoMonaco said,specifically citing poor recent voterturnout.Although this will be Rinehart'sfirst executive position, he has beenactive in the Legislative Branch forthe past year as a resident senator.Ahd,this fact, cpmbineci>with.beingco-captain "of, the, ice hockeyteam and a resident assistant,. he.says, will make his'goals of integra Ttion more effective. >;.;.•,•; - : ."One of the best things about me,is that a lot of people know whp:Iam and 1 try to be very visible to,"he said. "If people want to stop me Kon campus and ask me anything,I'm, there for them." • S1To increase the SGA's communicationand publicity" with theMarist community, Rinehart isproposing to conduct byweekjyState of the College addresses to beaired on the Marist Coljege TelevisionClub. . . ."Being on MCTV, and beingwritten up in The Circle will.helprelations between the student bodyand the SGA, said Rinehart. "Ifstudents see something on TV orread about it in the paper,.they'regoing to find out what's going on"For this thing (SGA) towork, we have to clear upproblems within theorganization."Kent Rinehart,SGA president-electand maybe they'll say 'I don't likethis' or 'I like that.' They're goingto make their viewpoints heard."Other knots, however, still existwithin the association, Rinehart admits.Although commendingLicari's overall performance as currentstudent bodt president,Rinehart maintains that alackluster first-year SGA perfor-Marist student moving to L.A.to act in commercials and filmsby DANA BUONICQNTI ;•: ' •'•••"-'-.Start WriterBeing a waiter may not soundlike a glamorous job to most, butfor Scott DeFalco it was the chanceof a lifetime, and he flew across thecountry to do it.DeFalco didn't serve food to ordinarypeople in an ordinaryeatery, rather he played the part ofa waiter in the major motion picture,"Silver," which stars Sharon$QPtt PeFalco. senior.Stone and is due out this summer.DeFalco, a 22-year-old seniorfrom Vernon, N.J., has also appearedon such soaps as "TheYoung and The Restless," "SantaBarbara," and "The Bold and TheBeautiful."DeFalco said he will be headingout to Los Angeles in June to pursuea full-time acting career.DeFako's television and movie ••acting career just took off—literally.On a trip to Hawaii the associateproducer of "The Young and TheRestless" happened to be seatednext to DeFalco on the plane andthey ended up talking the entirelength of the flight, said DeFalco.After expressing a serious interestin acting, the producer offeredDeFalco a T.V. productioninternship during the summer betweenhis sophomore and junioryear, and DeFalco said he took theinternship without any hesitation."I was delivering scripts, goingto the editing booth, and watchingthem film scenes, when one day someonetook me aside and had meread a scene. Well, they loved it,and it lead to 'Santa Barbara' andalso calls from 'Coach,' *Roseanne,''General Hospital,''Melrose Place,' arid '2000 MalibuRoad'," saidTDeFalco. ' .;' DeFalco said he decided to'turndown the offers because he wantedto be at college with his friends,playing football and runningtrack."Over Christmas break, DeFalcoacted on "The Bold and TheBeautiful" and "The Young andThe Restless," and also registeredwith a film casting agent so hecould try to be cast in commercialsand film spots.DeFalco said he was eager andenthusiastic about his past workand the idea of future jobpossibilities."I am thrilled to be moving toL.A. in June. I've got a couplefriends out there and a place all setto live. I want to get an agent andread for contract roles, getting intocommercials as a side thing, anddaytime soaps full-time," saidDeFalco.DeFalco described himself as"confident," but not cocky, andsaid he was sure he would be ableto accomplish what he wanted withhis acting career.DeFalco added that he hoped toland a permanent role on a soapopera and thought he'd definitelyget one before he turns 25.But leaving the area and movingto California won't be an easy adjustmentfor DeFalco."I'm going to miss Marist andmy friends and family, who are themost important things in my life.Fortunately, I've got 100 percentsupport from both," said DeFalco.DeFalco said Al Pacino andRobert DeNiro were his favoriteactors, admitted to being a hugefan of horror movies and said hisall time favorite films are "The Exorcist,""The Godfather," and"Fletch.""I would love to work again withA Martinez (he played 'Cruz' onSanta Barbara and is now on L.A.Law). I worked with him on 'SantaBarbara,' and not only is he agreat actor, but a lot of fun," saidDeFalco."Acting is something I've alwayswanted to do. I'm an incurableromantic, a very emotional person."mahcecan be blamed, on minor, ,albeit existing, morale.'problems.-;,"For this thing (SGA) to work,we have to. clear up- certain iprdr.ble'ms within the organization," hesaid. "Power, struggles,* personalagendas--!they, all have to beeliminated for anything to work,smoothly." .So in a cloSed-rdopr joint SGA,session tpbe.held before the April18 .transition,' Rinehart vvill^discu'ssways, to eradicate these '.'negativeaspects" and move the SGA to a"new level.".. ,."And ..it's going' to be achallenge," Rinehart. admits....In addition, to gain deeper insighton.the progression of certain,programs,' Rinehart plans to.drafta form for each governments committeewhich will outline what has.been accomplished in pastmonths, as well as what is to be expectedor proposed, for futuremonths. -.In areas of particular interest tostudents, pinpointing such examplesas financial aid, the libraryand condoms, Rinehart plans oncreating a specific committee toreview the pros and cons of theirrespective areas."I will work with administrators,faculty, alumns, the ministry, andof course students, in coming upwith ideas and solutions," he said."It's the only way I see any progress.The students, however, willhave the most amount of clout withme.WILSON...contirfued from page 1ding, who'survives'him at home.Other survivors include hischildren, H." Clifton III ol Arlington,Va., Richard B". Wilson, ofMemphis, Tcnn., Elizabeth A.Buchanan of England, and PatriciaPalmei and Charles A. Wilson, 'both 6\ Poughkeepsie," II grandchildrenand many hieces, 'nephewsand cousins.Expressions of condolence maybe sent to Mrs. Wilson, 19 CarriageLane, PoughkeepsieMemorial services were held onSunday, March 28, at the ReformedChurch in Poughkeepsie. Arrangementsweie made by. theWilliam G Millei and Son FuneralHome, Inc , also in Poughkeepsie.SecuritybriefsA locked storage room door inthe McCann Center was forcedopen on March 8, where a pair ofsneakers, a sweatshii l and a jacketwere taken.Leary said these weie the onlyitems reported in the buiglaiy.Another report had come froma possible burglary in TownhouseC7 over the spring bieak. Securityib still interrogating students whowere still living there during theweek.WantedStudents to assist with compiling and organizing The Circle archives.Contact S.J. Richard, ext. 2429.Marist Collegeis Red Hotthis SummerPut some class in your summer at Marist• over 100 undergraduateand graduate courses• prepare for a new careeror speed up your college degree• three, six, and twelve week sessions,day and evening classes.• Poughkeepsie and Fishkill locations.Registration begins March 8,1/3 payment dueat registration.First session begins June 1,MARISTSchool of Adult EducationDyson Center 127THE CIRCLE* APRIL 1,1993Spring Break failed to go according to plansresort area because the locals hadby KRISTINA WELLSStaff WriterThey called it the "Storm of tlieCentury.";,Many college students are callingit the "Spring Break from Hell."Some Marist College studentswere among the many who foundthat week to be tense andfrustrating.The storm caused many of problemsall jalong the easternseaboard.It cancelled flights.It closed iriternationalairports.But the most upsetting thing itdid, according to some collegestudents, is that it made SpringBreak a little less "Springy."Jessica Marid, a sophomore andEnglish major from Conn., did notfeel the wrath of the storm until theend of her family vacation in St.Maarten.. The storm was just a fitting endto what turned out to-be a veryunusual vacation."When we got there on Saturdayit was great. By Monday there wasa political upheavel on the Dutchside of the island," the 20-year-oldsaid;The Dutch government did notlike the way the local people wererunning the island and wanted totake away their power, accordingto Mand."In retaliation, the people closedthe Dutch side of the island. Wewere told vve could hot leave burSign of Springblocked all of the roads into that:side;" she said.;Mand said the road to, the airportwas blocked by large trucks andmany local people."In order for tourists to get tothe airport, the government had toget boats to the ports and sailaround the island to get people tothe airport," she said.She said theislariders were notarmed but said there was a generalsense of fear among the tourists:"I felt out of place with all of thelocals looking at us. I felt like I wasinfringing on their uprising,"Mand said. "There was a generalfear, but I was afraid they wouldattack us if we tried to goanywhere."Mand said the uprising was overby Wednesday but said she becamevery sick toward the middle of theweek.As if a political upheaval and illnessweren't enough, Mand andher family spent approximatleythree days in five different airportstrying to get back to the UnitedStates."We left the Saturday of thestorm. We took off from St.Maarten at 4:15 p.m. and landedin Puerto Rico at 5:30 p.m.,"Mand said. "Our flight from PuertoRico to Hartford was cancelledso they rerouted us to Miami, Fl."Mand said the airline had no ideawhere they would be going fromMiami."We flew out of Puerto Rico atLester the groundhog, Marist's weather forecaster, predictsno more snow for the campus. „. ,^Circle photo/Matt MartinJONES—...continued from page 1of Corrections, chairman of theGovernor's Committee on"Employ the Handicapped," andadviser to the U.S. delegation at theUnited Nations Conference onTrade and Development.lisDr. OyinLehmanHe also pursued a successfulbusiness career, beginning in theeconomics department at LehmanBrothers in 1947, but put businessaside in 1975 to become NewYork's Parks Commissioner.Lehman is extremely active in thefight for fair employment for thehandicapped. Besides beingchairperson of the Governor'sCommittee, he is also a member ofthe President's Committee on theEmDloyment of the Handicapped."This year marks the 20th anniversaryof special services atMarist," Kopec said. "HavingLehman at Commencement is agood way to acknowledge the contributionthe college has made ineducational opportunities forstudents in the program."Lehman, who will receive anmidnight and then slept in front ofthe American Airlines counter inMiami until 4:00. a.m. Wenegotiated with the airline and wewere put on stand-by for a flightfrom Miami to Nashville, Tenn.for three hours," she said.Marid said they got the flight toNashville and arrived there at 10a.m.Their flight to Hartford, Conn.,was scheduled to leave at 7:30 p.m.Mand said."The flight to Hartford wasoverbooked and the airline was offeringpeople $300 per ticket and acomplimentary hotel stay if theywere willing to give up their seats,"she said. "We just wanted to gethome. No amount of money wouldhave made us give up our seats."Mand said they finally landed inHartford at -1 a.m Sundaymorning.They were supposed to arrive at10 p.m. Saturday."Mine and my fathers luggageended up in Texas and I didn't getit back until Wednesday," she said."To top it all off, we got home andfound that our basement wasflooded from all of the meltingsnow."Joseph Sievers, a sophomore andbusiness major from Long Island,said because of the storm he didn'tget to go on his cruise to theCarribean."We called Kennedy Airport tofind out if our flight to Miami, Fl.was cancelled. They told us it wasstill scheduled to take off at 8a.m.," he said. "We left our houseat 5 a.m. and slid all over the roadstrying to get to the airport."Sievers said they boarded theplane at 7 a.m. and proceeded tospend a total of five hours on theplane."The pilot came on and said wewould be arriving in Miami at10:40 a.m. and he sounded determinedto get the plane there," hesaid. "At 8:30 a.m. we were still atthe terminal and the blizzard wasin full effect by now."The plane taxied for an hour anda half, but the pilot was stillprepared to fly to Florida, Sieverssaid."The pilot came on againaround 10 o'clock and started sayingthings like 'I think we may haveto de-ice the wings, but we will getyou to Miami,'"he said. "By thistime my mother and sister-in-lawwere hysterical crying. All me andmy brothers could do was laugh."He said throughout the wholetime on the plane, all the captainkept saying was that he would getthem to Miami on time."In the middle of a blizzard, inwhich no one could see an inch infront of them, this guy kept tellingus we were going to Miami," hesaid. "I guess he wanted to fly, Hereally wanted to go to Florida."Sievers,19, said by 12 p.m. theaiport had closed but said they stillspent another hour or so on theplane."When we finally got off theplane, we went to get our luggageand found out the cargo doors onthe flight had frozen shut and theycouldn't get our bags out," he said.Their flight had been rescheduledfor 2 p.m. Saturday, but SieverSsaid they had already changed theircruise date to Easter week."We really took a cruise to KennedyAirport and back. The triplasted about 12 hours," he said."What a vacation."Jeff Goodin, a sophomore fromConn., and pitcher for the baseballteam, said the team had its problemsgetting down to NorthCarolina in the blizzard."We left at 5 a.m. on Saturday.It took us eight hours to get toDelaware and we ended up gettingstranded there for the night," hesaid.Goodin said when they finallymade it to Campbell College fortheir first game they were put upin a bunk house for two nights."The whole room was bunkbeds. They were right next to eachother, there really wasn't muchroom," Goodin said. "We werecramped and crowded and therewas a lot of complaining."The team did not win any of thegames, but they played very wellagainst many nationally rankedteams, according to Goodin."We played good against thebest of them. It was terrible that wedidn't win any games, but we werejust glad to have made it there,"said Goodin.SGA and Financial Aid Officeindependently write to CuomoZ>y DANNY RYANStaff WriterLast week the Marist Collegecommunity ,\yas active in variousphone and letter .campaignsaimedat legislators in Albany, N.Y., intovoting against Governor MarioCuomo's budget proposal.The proposed budget cuts deeplyinto the Tuition Assistance Program(TAP) and Bundy Aid, programsintended to help independentcolleges and universities.Two groups, the StudentGovernment Association (SGA)and the Financial Aid Office, wroteletters and made phone calls.The SGA letter campaign startedbefore spring break and lasted justa week.The phone campaign and theFinancial Aid Office letter campaignboth were active the weekafter spirng break but they didn'twork in conjunction.The philosophy behind such lettercampaigns is to impresslegislators with mass numbers ofenvelopes which have to be accountedfor.One envelope with 1,000signatures doesn't send the samemessage as a mail bag filled with1,000 signatures.According to Nella Licari, presidentof the SGA, they didn't get anhonorary Doctor of Humane Lettersdegree, served as a trustee ofMarist College from 1964 to 1972and was given the Marist CollegePresidents Award for his service.Dr. Gene E.Liken"We have really got threetremendous people this year,"Kopec said of the honorees at thisyears Commencement.impressive number of letters for aweek.The SGA sent out approximatly100 letters for a week while theFinancial Aid office posted 132 lettersin the first day. -Christine McCormick, directorof the Financier Aid office had aquick remedy to the time consumingtask of writing a letter and puttingit in the mail.For three days a computer wasset up in Donnelly Hall in front ofthe Security office and it containedeight different form letters addressedto Governor Cuomo.All the students had to do wastype in their name and address."Students don't have alot oftime," McCormick said, "it makesit easier for them with their busyschedules."The Finacial Aid Office got 100letters a day, for three days, makingfor a heavy mail bag.At the same time the SGA wassponsoring a phone campaignwhich got approximatly 200 callers.The SGA set up phones andhanded out calling lists of statelegislators."Because of all of these cuts,people are pushed away fromprivate schools to more crowdedGOURMETPIZZADINNERSpublic schools," Licari said.Governor Cuomo's budget cutshave yet to passed.But, if the budget does get approvedApril 1, next faU's vncomming.freshnieri are the ones whowill feel the brunt of the cuts."Private colleges just don't havethe resources to deal with theGovernor's budget," McCormicksaid, "it's going to be harder forfamilies to decide where to sendtheir children."An example of this was printedin a memorandum from DennisMurray to the Marist community.A freshman next year with a grossfamily income of $40,000 would beeligible for $465 in TAP awards.That cut equals S845 less thanthis years award. Compared to astudent comming to Marist with agross family income of $20,000 iseligible to get $3,375 in TAPawards, $200 less than this year'saward.With Bundy Aid, independentschools get money for every studentit graduates.In the Governor's budget, Maristwould just get $361,168, $30,097less than this year.WE DELIVER"From Our Oven To YOUR Door"HEROSCALZONESTROMBOLI&Pizzeria389 Violet Avenue (Rt 9G) Across from Hoe BowlPoughkeepsie • 473-5744 • FREE DELIVERY TO MARISTLARGE CHEESE PIZZA(16 inch)qo.yy +TAXl&2 LARGECHEESE PIZZAS$10.99 + TAX

10 THE CIRCLE, APRIL 1,1993Digging 6\j^;$^m^^^§^^lim:by SUE MORONEY-Staff Writer - ';.::;Many Marist .students: had agreat time this\ break, -despitemother nature's new definition ofSpring. -. .-.The so called "Blizzard of '93"brought with it freezing coldtemperatures along the entire East.Coast and up to three feet of snowin some places.Apparently, this did not stop thethousands of college students who.were determined to have a greattime on their breaks, whether it wasspring or not.Although there were manystudents who's traveling plans were,ruined because of the weather,there are a few students walkingaround campus who had a greatweek of partying and relaxation inthe sun..Tahiti, Cancun, St. Martin,California, Canada, Florida,Bahamas, k and Bermuda were justa few places people went to getaway from the snow that has been•around for' much too long of atime.• Four Marist students were stuckin John F. Kennedy Airport forthirty-three hours because theirflight to Cancun was delayed.Sophomore, Michael Milo considersthe time spent"at the airportto be part'of their vacation.He said he met more people inthe airport than he did in.Cancun;there were over 3,000 collegestudents in one place at one time,it was no wonder we had such agood time there.Milo said the population at : theairport could be divided into twogroups of people, those, who sataround and did nothing, waitingfor their vacation to begin; andthen those who were going to begintheir vacation no matter where they for a'miriute as she lay by the pool;were.-/' '•'••'-• -••'•.'-. ;'.•• ••"• : '."'- in the sun — but that minute wasIt is no surprise that is the group very brief.Milo and his friends were in. '.,'.-. Taskey said she was so happy toWith a broom they took from a . get away.-janitors closet, Milo said He and his She spent-a relaxing week infriends got everyone involved in a Hollywood and San Diego with her;limbo game over blasting music. family^They also played manhunt, funningbases, and truth or dare. •-•:. she had no travel problems and theSince she left before the stormBy the time they arrived in Cancun,there was only four days left. throughout the entire week.weather- was in the ninetiesMilo said the weather was great,the beaches were beautiful, arid the' •K -times had .were excellent.Milo admitted he never thoughtof anyone who was at home freez-'ing in the snow while he was bakingin the hot sun.' •On the other hand, TriciaTaskey, a senior said while she wasin California, a news report on thetelevision about the constantsnowfall over the East Coast madeher feel bad for anyorie'at home —v'Lasf Spring break, Taskey wentto Cancun.But'when she returned home the;next week, she said she felt as if sheneeded-another vacation of rest.This year she spent her time withher brother relaxing in the sun andseeing all that "the sunny state"had to offer.Panama City, Fla., was filledv (th Marist "studen;s.Twenty Phi Sigma Kappa fratern.^ybrothers and .a few Tau Kaptiiiiespa Epsilon 'brothers braved thesnow and said they had;a great timedespite only three days of sun; -Tim Gamory went even farthersouth to Miami, Florida.'wherathetemperatures reached 'the*- uppereighties.He also had a great time: in thesun, spending most of his hours improvinghis rollerblading skills.St. Martin, in the Caribbean,seemed to have the best weatherduring Spring Break and KristenKollar, freshman,.and.her.roommateMarcia Stypa also afreshman; spent their time shopping,laying in the sun, and drinkingsince there is no drinking agein the Caribbean. . . . ;Tony Galvin and Anthony jtppolito,both sophomores, may nothave dark tans to prove they wentanywhere, but they insist they, wentto the Bahamas with their friends,also sophomores. •«•••••••Debate team, third in region, swept in Towson, M.D.by MARY DIAMONDStaff WriterBREAK-...continued from page 1Warwick, R.I. "That's One hell ofa stretch between January to April.You need a Spring Break."Jason LaScolea, a junior fromBath, N.Y., said some students willprobably take time off in Marchregardless of a switch."I don't mind Spring Break beingin April; but it's a long haul,"LaScolea said. "Students are goingto take time off — you needsomething."VanderHeyden said his concernwas with education and the numberof days students spent in class."Ultimately, it's up to me,"vanderHeyden said. "I have to beconcerned that we have enoughdays and contact hours or we havea problem in Albany."Of course, not all students havecomplaints about the change inschedule, like Ryan Smith. Smith,a junior from Ansonia, Conn., saidhe has no problem with the possibleswitch.FIRE-...continued from page 1exempt from paying taxes for fireand ambulance service."We've been on Marist to paytheir fair share for years," saidDormeyer.Mark Sullivan, executive vicepresident, said that in lieu of taxesMarist donates 515,000 a year tothe Fairview Fire District."It's almost a joke," saidDormeyer.Dormeyer stated that 20 percentof the department's calls are toMarist at a cost of approximately$200,000 a year, and that makinga $15,000 a year donation is veryinadequate.Dormeyer said he felt attachinga $5 fee to every student's tuitionbill per semester would cover thefire and ambulance costs, but at thesame time be inexpensive."We did evaluate that plan, butour attorneys advised us that is notthe way to go legally," Sullivansaid.Claiming another victim of theBlizzard of '93, the snowstorm thatsweptthe east also swept the MaristCollege Debate Team, now rankedthird fn the eastern region.Competing at the NoviceJuniorVarsity National Tournament inTowson, MD, March 11-14, theblizzard forced the debate competitionto be held at the hotel."It was definitely a different atmosphere,"said Christine Wood,a junior varsity debater."Instead of debating inclassrooms we were debating inhotel rooms. We were writing onbeds instead of desks and tables."Greg Bibb, a novice debaterfrom Hershey, PA, agrees the experiencewas unique.! But the different scenery did notprovide the idealconditions.Competing in a hotel room \yascrowded, Bibb said, because of thelimited amount of space for thetwo opposing teams and thejudges.Despite the conditionstwo teams,;Bibb and his partner, KellyO'Callaghan, and Laurie Robb and •Jennifer Nocella, advanced to thefinal rounds.The Novice J V competition wasthe first of three competitionsMarist has competed in in the pasttwo weeks.Following the NoviceJV competitionwas the Pi Kappa DeltaNationals held in Tacoma,Washington.Pi Kappa Delta, the NationalLSATGMATGREMCATPreparation in .Poughkeepsie forupcoming exams:GRE begins Apr. 24LSAT begins May 1Smart people read the fine print. Smartpeople want small classes (fewer than 15students), 4 proctored diagnostic examinations,free extra help with the instructor, andguaranteed score improvements. 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12QUOTE OF THE WEEKI forgot what songsI sangto Radford„„,•„ •*• -captain tallied 0 ii;„j ?33 agoals„!«..and„„A20i_._-followed,•„o. beforeT t. vconsecutive,jw :assists C L.in•nist, Iotreshmanf,„, „„campaign„,„,„„• losses to St John s and Mount5 .. ,, ,before being knocked out for w ft 17 ,?', • •'•'•'. .umost of last season with a - M J°h .e xontest agains theshoulder injury.Mountaineers Manst watchedThe Merrick, NY native has a 2-0 lead lead turn into a 19-6,I already scored eight times in the -.'' M„?^' m^ «... . ,Red Foxes first four games. J£ a ? S T* It S t°nybrookDiehl will also look for Doug S^f y ReSU^S - W t £ e TClosinski to produce. The %%? at press time WeatherWtransfer has accumulated nine Z^Tf'J* * f Tgoals and 12 assists - threehos Fairfield on< Saturday.Tracy Patterson connects on a left hook enroute to a 12 roundunanimous decision over challenger Jesse Benavides.Circle photo/Matt Martinby J.W. STEWARTStaff Writer• In between sitting'in an airportfor 38 hours, singing karaoke anddoing some shopping, the softballteam found time to post a 5-3spring training mark in Ft. Myers,Fla.The Red Foxes defeated suchpowers as Tennessee Tech andSeton Hall during Spring Break butthe team's first challenge was justgetting to the Sunshine State.Head Coach Tom Chiavelli andhis crew were stranded in theNewark International Airport untilSunday, March 14 at 8 p.m.because of the blizzard. Trieteam,however, made the best of/it.They played catch in the middleof the terminal and gatheredaround a two-inch portable'TV towatch the Tracy Patterson fight."It was an experience I'll neverforget,": said second basemanMarge Sylvia.The Foxes finally arrived inTarhpa at midnight but had to rentthree vans and drive three hoursSTAT OF THE WEEKMen's baseball team'saverage is .214.The verdict:Tracy retainsWBC6/MATT MARTIN. Contributing EditorTracy Patterson defeated mothernature and Jesse Benavides to.successfullydefend his WBC superbantamweight title on March 13 atthe James J. McCann RecreationCenter.Neither the blizzard norBenavides could contain Pattersonas he dominated the last threerounds, bloodying his opponent inthe 12th with a devastating right,opening a cut above thechallenger's left eye."He (Patterson) roared like alion in the last round, I don't knowif you heard it, but this guy has theheart of ten men," said BrianBurke, Patterson's co-trainer, afterthe fight."The people were really pullingfor me," said Patterson; 47-2-1. "Inever thought about losing. Ialways thought of what I had to doto win."Judges Steve Weisfeld, BarbaraPerez and Francisco Manzanoscored the fight unanimously in thechampion's "favor: 115-114,115-113 and 117-113, respectively.Please see The Circle's extendedPatterson coverage on page 5.Red Foxes sparkle in Floridajust to get to their hotel. And theyhad to play undefeated TennesseeTech (8-0) at 9 a.m.The result?A 5-3 victory."It was a good sign," saidChiavelli. "It showed they concentratedand were ready to play."The Red Foxes cruised, in thenext two games (11-1 over Messiahand 12-5 oyer Marian) before droppingthree straight, including two"should've-beens."Leading Morehead State 11-7 inthe seventh with two outs, Maristwalked a batter, committed an errorand then the. Kentucky schoolpounded five'cohsecutive hits tosteal the game 12-11.i After losing to Canisius 8-2, theFoxes fell to Fairfield 7-6 afterleading 5-0 at one point."We could have very easily been7-1. The only game we really gotbeat was Canisius. Every othergame, we were right there," saidChiavelli. '",.The Foxes left their first springtrip on a high note, beating BigEast power Seton Hall 6-4 anddumping Elmhurst (111.) 11-1."It was really great coming backfrom last year. Now we know wecan do it," said center fielder PattyAckermann, who stole fourbases and scored 12 runs in theeight games.Six Foxes batted over .300, includingMelissa Fanelli (.333 and 7RBI) and Laurie Sleight (13-for-26with 9 RBI).-"Seriously, it's no problem at allwhen you have the people in frontof you like 1 do. It's easy," saidfreshman Sleight.The team did get a chance torelax off the field — by singingkaraoke."They dragged me up there,"• said Chiavelli with a laugh. "Iforgot what songs I sang."His players didn't."We sang 'Material Girl,' 'Let'sGet Physical' and 'Living on aPrayer'," said Sylvia. "He wasdancing away. We got a couplegood pictures of that.""I've got blackmail pictures,"said Ackermann with a smile.Baseball and softball: travel different roadsThe baseball team streaked outto a strong start this season. AprilFool's.Presently, the Red Foxes are 0-9(0-2 in the Northeast Conference).However, this is not a surprisebecause Coach Smith's squad hasfaced some quality opponents onits trip South.North Carolina State, who isranked nationally, was one of theteams the Red Foxes faced. TheWolfpack drubbed Marist 11-1 and11-5.It's too early to tell if the team'sstart is indicative of things to come.The Southern teams the Red Foxesmet on its spring trip had played15-20 games and were moreprepared.With primarily conference gamesremaining, Smith's team can nolonger use the early schedule as anexcuse. Marist will have to improveits .214 team batting average and8.16 earned run average.The team must produce — now.Softball successThe softball team began its yearon a solid note. Coach TomChiavelli's club has jumped to 5-3on its Southern trip to Fort Myers.If it wasn't for some shoddydefense, the Red Foxes could be7-1.Marist blew an 11-7 lead in theseventh inning with two outs andlost a tough 12-11 decision toMorehead State. With only one outneeded to win the game, the RedFoxes made a crucial error. Fiveconsecutive hits later, Marist lost.However, the team is producingoffensively and the pitching hasbeen fairly solid (4.86 ERA). Theteam's batting average is an impressive.327 against higher profileschools like Seton Hall and TennesseeTech.If the early season is any indication,the Red Foxes will have a successfulyear. If the defense tightensup, Marist should contend for theNEC title.Tennis tidbitsMarist College has tennis courts.April Fool's. Sorry, back to theteam.Coach Ken Harrison's team hasdone something the baseball teamTedHolmlundhas yet to do—win.The Red Foxes notched an impressive9-0 win with first singlesplayer Brian La Sussa leading thecharge with a dominating 6-0, 6-0win.Although it was just one win, theteam should improve on itsmediocre 7-9 record.I'm going to keep looking for thetennis courts around campus. I'veheard they're under some dirtmounds. If I find them, I'll let youknow.Winter Wrap-upMany have said ' the men'sbasketball team underachievedafter its 14-16 campaign. They'reright.This was a combined team andcoaching failure.Coach Dave Magarity made hisfair share of blunders.However, the entire team hadfailed to execute in key situations.One good thing could be said forthe men's basketball season — it'sover.The Red Foxes will need a moreconsistent half-court offense andbetter defensive pressure on the ballor next year the frustration will-continue. •The women's basketball teamalmost made me a rich man.Although Coach Ken Babineau'sclub did not win the NEC Championshiplike I predicted, they didreach the finals, losing to Mt. St.Mary's 82-61.Charlene Fields had a great yearthat went beyond the numbers. Shewas the leader of a young team andhelped carry them to great heights.The senior has had an outstandingcareer and will be missed.However, the team has manyseveral returning lettermen, likeCindy Carroll and Stacey Dengler,and should be one of the favoritesto win the NEC.The men's hockey club ended itsseason on a dubious note — losing10-1 to Siena College in the firstround of the Metropolitan Conferenceplayoffs.If Marist thought repeatingwould be easy, they were deadwrong.Prediction timeThe boys of summer will be takingthe field in a few days. Here arethe four division winners: TheYankees (AL East) will defeat theWhite Sox (AL West) because theirpitching is better (that's right).In the National League, the Expos(NL East) will meet the Braves(AL West). The Braves, who havethe best starting pitching staff, willtake the NL pennant and defeat theYankees in the World Series.Michigan over Kentucky. NorthCarolina over Kansas. Michigannational champs. Done.Ted Holmlund knows J.W.Stewart, is Andrew Holmlund'sbrother and is really the SportsEditor.