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CIRCLE Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Volume 45, Number 5

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November 3,1994

TWO MORE ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH '93 RAPE - FOURTH SUSPECT NOT YET APPREHENDED by KRISTINA WELLS Editor Two more men were arrested in connection with the gang rape of a Marist student in September 1993. To date, two former Marist students and one current student have been arrested and charged with three felony counts of rape in the first degree which carries a maximum sentence of 75 years in state prison. Shane Conry, 19, and Kristian Grizelj, 20, were arrested over the course of the weekend and arraigned Monday in Dutchess County Court. Both men, who were represented by separate counsel, pleaded "not guilty" to the charges. They are being held in the Dutchess County jail. Judge George Marlow has set bail at $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.

Former Marist student John Tasso was arrested earlier on similar charges at his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was released from jail after posting $25,000 bail. Tasso's arraignment is scheduled for next Monday. The three men were arrested as a result of a year-long investigation conducted by Town of Poughkeepsie detectives. According to police reports, the victim and the men were at an offcampus party and returned to cam-. pus via cab. The victim began walking toward her dormitory from the Chapel when one of the males grabbed her and dragged her toward the Lowell Thomas Communication Center building where the threeprocceded to take turns raping her. Marjorie Smith, senior assistant

District Attorney, said a fourth suspect, whom authorities have not named, has not been apprehended. The suspect allegedly aided in holding down the victim as the three men raped her. According to Smith, all three men arrested were affiliated with the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity. "My understanding is that they are affiliated with Tau Epsilon Phi, either as pledges or members," Smith said. Brett Minicri, president of Tau Epsilon Phi, said the fraternity has been not been kept informed of the case's ongoings. "It's a police investigation. We are not told anything about it.They're handling it. We're completely in the dark," Minieri said. Executive Director of Tau Epsilon Phi Nationals, Michael J. Brown,

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said the national headquarters was informed of the investigation but said he knew little about the arrests. "We had heard of some sort of investigation last week, but we have not officially been notified ofjmy arrests," Brown said. According to Brown, the fraternity is looking into the motives of its affiliates. "To my knowledge, there has been no inference this was a chapter event, he said. "I am confident this was not a chapter event. There have been no allegations of this." Smith said she would not comment on this aspect of the case. According to an article in the Nov. 1 issue of the Poughkeepsie Journal, court documents state that Conry and Grizelj were both questioned two days after the incident. Both men conceded they took the

taxicab with, the woman, but said they wenttheir separate ways when they arrived on campus. Tasso's statements to police have not been made public. Dr. Dennis J. Murray, college president, also could not comment on the continuing investigation or the arrests Murray did say that the college is cooperating fully with the District Attorney's Office and the Town of Poughkeepsie Police. Jeffery Graham, Conry's attorney, had no comment on the case or his client. Attempts to reach Tasso's counsel, Larkin and Axelrod in Newburgh, N.Y., were unsuccessful. Grizelj was represented by Ron Landers, public defender.

Marist student victim in 45 th city shooting by LYNN WIELAND Assistant Editor The 45th shooting'in the City of Poughkeepsie has hit home for the Marist'cprhrhunityry^r. "V-'-'-lV -i;---A' Marist "College stiident'was shot Friday night in an attempted armed robbery. The 20-year-old student was shot in the shoulder on Montgomery

wallet. The bullet was a clean shot through the shoulder and did not hit "any bones or ligaments, according to Joe Leary,' director of safety and 'security.-- .-* -^ - \ " ". . ""A'.22 is as dangerous'a bullet you want in you," Leary said. "This young man is extremely lucky. He has a guardian angle." The victim said he was in good

"A .22 is as dangerous a bullet as you want in you. This man is extremely lucky. He has a guardian angel" - Joe Leary, director of Security

The seal in the entrance way of Donnelly Hall was donated by Steven and Estelle Dobo, native Poughkeepsie residents, (see related article page 3} Cireia photo/KrttiyLhK

Street in the City of Poughkeepsie just after 8 p.m. The student was later released from St. Francis Hospital. Since no arrests ave been made, the individual's name is being withheld. According to Detective Ron Knapp, two black males and one Hispanic male followed the victim to his home where he was shot in the right shoulder after they demanded his wallet. The student said he had walked to the store and was followed by three individuals, who had seen him take money out of his wallet. The victim was shot point blank •when he refused to hand over his

humor and doing well. "I was joking with the ambulance technicians," the victim said.. Ramsay Whitworth, a friend, went to the hospital Friday night and said he was doing well. "When we first saw him he was pretty good," Whitworth said. "He wanted to make sure everyone was not too upset." Peter Faustino also went to the hospital and said the victim was joking and in a good mood. "He was in good shape and in good spirits," Faustino said. The shooting was the 45th confirmed in the city this year, accord. see Shooting page 5

Radio-TV-Filrri may break off from Cornm. Division by MICHAEL J. LaCUGNA Staff Writer The division of Communication and the Arts may be dividing into several distinct departments as early as the fall semester of 1995. The move would create a separate department for the radio, television and film division and a mass media division that consists of public relations, advertising and journalism. Chairperson for Communication and the Arts Augustine Nolan said there was talk of breaking up the division into separate departments. "There are discussions underway about reorganizing the division of Communication and the Arts, especially in the communication area," said Nolan. "A proposal has been

made to separate the cornm area into two distinct areas." - ... The Art and Fashion departments, although part of the Communication and the Arts division, would not be included in the departmental reorganization. Assistant professor of communications Douglas Cole said this restructuring is needed if the division is to get anything done. "When it comes to solving problems of curricula, nothinggets done," said Cole. "The reason not enough gets done is that we will discuss problems specific to radio, TV, and film at a meeting that includes faculty members who don't have the slightest of what we do and what our problems are." Cole also said, "By the same token I'm in no position to really

understand the specific problems of the journalism faculty, P.R. faculty, etc." Some of the advantages of the restructuring would includemore foundation courses earlier on for students in specific majors, such as radio, TV, and film. Another benefit would be the instituting of a specific capping course geared toward the major of, a student in" a department. Currently, there are no capping courses that deal exclusively with radio, TV andfilm,journalism, public relations and advertising. Cole said with the new structure there would be a new sequencing of classes. "With the new structure, we would have suggested sequencing of classes so that students could study material in a logical order and that

doesn't exist now," Cole said. Cole said that the new formalized capping course would be an asset to the students and it makes more sense to have. The capping course should be directly related to theconcentration of the student," Cole said. Nolan said that the restructuring would take a distinct shape. "The first area would be the study of the mass media, which would include radio, TV and film," Nolan said. "Currently there are 295 students enrolled as majors in this area. The second area would be dedicated to the study of other communication areas, including organizational communication and public relations, advertising, journalism and speech communication theory." . There are currently 310 students

enrolled in the othercommunication concentrations. Under the new setup, the Communication and the Arts department would no longer have a chairperson. Instead, they would have a dean of communication; the independent departments would have a distinct, rotating chairperson who would answer to the dean of the division. Nolan said the new plan has merits, but also has some finite details that have to be worked out before the new plan can be implemented. One problem for professors who are qualified to teach in more than one field of communication would be crossing over from one department to another.

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THE CIRCLE, NOVEMBER 3, 1994

Seal brings art awareness to Marist shores

THE CIRCLE, NOVEMBER 3, 1994.

Travolta masters bathroom by JUSTIN SEREMET. Circle Film Critic Ladies and gentlemen, no more calls please. We have a winner. 'Quentin Tarantino is the undisputed champion, and has proven that he is no fluke with his latest film, "Pulp Fiction." If you're in a daze right now, it might be because you have failed to see Tarantino's last film, the 1992 cult hit, "Reservoir Dogs." If so, go out and rent it, and then continue reading when you're done. "Pulp Fiction" was last May's winner at the Cannes Film Festival, and if there's any justice in the free world, you'llsee plenty of gold statues bearing its name next April. To put it simply, "Pulp Fiction" is three stories written,by Tarantino about two hitmen, a couple that attempts to rob a. restaurant, and a boxer's attempt to recover a lost golden watch. With the return of '70s fashions, what better time to resurrect the career of disco legend John Travolta, who stars as hit man Vincent Vega in this roller-coaster ride of drugs, romance, blood, andmayhem. The film begins with Amanda

Plummer arid Tim Roth ("Dogs "s Mr. Orange) as a couple trying to decide whether or not to rob the diner they're eating at: Then we have the two hitmen, Vega and Jules Winnfield (a rousing performance by Samuel L. Jackson),

who begin their portion of the story talking about Amsterdam's version of the Quarter Pounder, the Royale with Cheese (it's the typical brilliant Tarantino dialogue). The two, dressed in "Dogs"-like suits, must perform a hit, but Vega reveals his latest dilemma to Jules prior to the kill; he must "entertain" their boss Marsellus's wife Mia (Uma.Thurman) by taking her out for a "night on" the town. The rumor is that the last man who took care of Mia ended up being thrown out a window for giving

her a foot massage.,, What ensues is a hilarious conversation on the intimacy and. importance of giving foot massages. The nightout on the town is fantastic, including a humorous dance twist between Thurman and Travolta, and a scene involving a largesyringe that creates more chills than the "ear" scene in "Dogs." Travolta shines, even if he has become a bit pudgier since his "Saturday Night Fever" days. But we have to cut away from the hitmen, as we switch to a story involving boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis,in his best role since "Die Hard") who accepts cash from Marcellus to throw his next fight, but defies the crirhe boss, wins the fight and leaves town. After meeting his girlfriend Fabicnne (Maria de Medeiros) in a motel during his escape, Butch finds out that Fabienne forgot to pack his deceased fathers golden watch, something he holds very dear to him. Butch must go back to his apartment for it, and the events that takeplace to get it are bizarre, bloody, and nauseating: But "Pulp Fiction" never lets up, as we again go back to .Vincent and Jules, who'have accidentally blown

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the head off of a captive in the back seat of their car and must find a way to clean up the gory mess. Enter Wolf (Harvey Keitel), a mob man who dashes away from his cocktail party at 8 a.m. in his tux to help out the boys in mopping up the red stuff. ; Look for Tarantino to appear in this scene as a buddy of Jules who simply wants the dirtied-up gangsters out of his house before his wife comes home. This is where Tarantino lets the laughs run wild, although if you've seen "Dogs" already, you may pick up ori more of his brand of black humor throughout the movie. What is so amazing about "Pulp Fiction" is the way Tarantino humanizes, these otherwise disgusting characters through conversation; they all talk like you and I, with maybe- a few more vulgarities. Then again, Tarantino has been called "The Shakespeare of the FourLetter Word." By the end of "Pulp Fiction," Tarantino examines his most interesting character, Jules; a man who has decided that he wants no more of the killing after he experiences a "moment of clarity." If there's a standout in this film,

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it's got to.be Jackson, whose character comes full circle. , „ ,.., Jackson's-Jules will dazzle you with the jive and foul-mouthed talk that he spews, but captivates as well; he draws you in. It's Tarantino's way, of putting down the violence that looms over all the characters of the film and pointing out one of them that sees through itall. "Pulp Fiction" is exactly why movies can be so fun. But like therecent "Natural Born Killers," this is not a movie for all; you may see a few people in the aisles in front getting upto leave. Some will not be able to get past the violence itself, which a few people have already called excessive and overdone. Any way you cut it, "Pulp Fiction" really packs quite a wallop. It's a doozy. (Grade: A+)

. The rumors and misconceptions about the seal in the entranceway to Donnelly Hall can be stopped. I t is not a replacement for the school mascoty but rather represents the beginning of professional artwork being displayed and enjoyed on campus. Steven and Estelle Dobo, native Poughkeepsie residents, recently donated the sculpture to Marist so that "it could be appreciated and enjoyed," said Richard Lewis, coordinator of studio art and design. The sculpture now resides in Donnelly after having just come back from being restored. Its surface, made of Belgian marble, had become dull and dirty

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after being displayed for over 50 years. "This piece was actually in their home. It was like an old friend of theirs; people would pat it on the head when they visited the Dobo's," Lewis said. The seal was sculpted by Furio Piccirilli, one of five brothers who came to America from Italy in 1888. Piccirilli also designed the sculptural decoration of the Parliament House in Winnipeg, Canada, in 1920. The work that Marist College has is one of a three part series that was done by Piccirilli. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a version in its collection, and there is another that resides in Brookgreen Gardens. The seal contains many details to enhance the realism of the animal

in nature. ."If you run your hand down the back, you can actually feel the vertebrae in its spine," said Shaileen Kopec, vice president of the office for college advancement. "What's remarkable is that it happens to go very well with the black slate that is already in there," Lewis said. "They work perfectly together." The decision to put it in the entrance to Donnelly Hall was made after considering the factors involved. "With sculpture, you want it to be in a place where it can be seen," Lewis said, "but also not in the way of traffic where it will be damaged." Since the donation was made before the planning of Vision 94, therotunda was not considered a -

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Longer nights signal time for the rocking chair blues by TOM BECKER Circle Music Critic Now that the weather is changing, the days becoming a bit cooler, the nights a bit longer, and the memories of summer being replaced with the activities of winter, I feel it is time to talk about the blues. Sometimes it is just necessary to sit in a rocking chair, choice of drink in one's hand, whether it's eight ounces or 40, and nod your head to some straight-cut, god-fearing blues. One blues CD-which is perfect for such an occasion comes from one of the masters himself, B.B. King. Although there are many collections of King's music, the one I find most pleasing is appropriately titled "Why I Sing The Blues," on MCA records.

The collection reaches way back into King's past with tracks like - "Hummingbird" and "Sweet Sixteen," which evoke the pure, unadulterated 'amen' feel of the classic blues. One of the reasons this collection is so special, besides the high quality of the production, is the presence of talented entertainers with King and the several live tracks. One such entertainer to appear is the legendary ivory-stroking Carole King. - .vt The, two work together on the classic "Chains and Things," a song about a man who can't get past another of life's roadblocks. "Ghetto Woman" and "Chains" are the kind of songs that are able to get under the listener's skin and slow the blood up just enough to ache the heart.

However, not all of King's tunes As always, the band relies heavily arc meant to be heard in a rocking on the talented vocals of Simon Bye. chair. "So Excited" is an upbeat toeBye makes his presence known tapper and the live "Why I Sing The on every tack, whether by lamentBlues" is a cascade of runaway gui- ing in a song like "Heart of Another tar, paced by open highway drums Man" or by picking up the pace in in which King adds several calls of 'Fire In The House." •'one more time" to continue the tale. "City" strays from the eccentric, Of course no collection of B.B. soulful, varying mysterious charm of King songs would be complete without the staple track "The Thrill Is 'Impression" in that the songs seem Gone," which occupies the disc's to be more alike. . firstslot.. ,, - . Not, that cannot work-for a band. Now that the" classic blues have However, on "City," This Picture been talked about for a few para- seems to be trying to grasp a poppy, graphs, a review of the new disc guitar-based sound that doesn't quite from This Picture will find its way match their specialty of weaving an onto this page. assortment of sounds in and around The release entitled "Ciiy Of Sin" Bye's vocals intoa mystical package. is the band's'first since 1991's "A "City" was a disappointment in Violent Impression."

It seems that with "City", This Picture was. looking to produce a wide arrangement .of songs that flirted with the memories of the perfect "Naked Rain" found on 'Impression."

It does manage to De pleasing to the ear, especially on tracks like "The Great Escape" and "Highrise." It is just not as good as their past efforts.

Helmet-Quicksand prepare to crash into The Chance by TOM BECKER Circle Music Critic November 9 promises to be a night of soaked shirts, sore limbs and "ringing ears. In other words, that Wednesday, the crew cut bruisers of Helrriet will come to town with the razor-edged assault of Quicksand and Orange 9 MM. The event promises to be one of the more notable shows to make its way into the small, cozy confines of The Chance Theatre, 6 Crannel St., Poughkeepsie. Helmet is headlining the show after releasing their third album, "Betty," back in June. "Betty" presents its listener with a slightly new flavor for the band. There is. much more to this disc than the stone crushing, runaway groove of "Milquetoast," which has found its way onto many a radio playlist. Sounds on the disc vary from the blues grooving "Street Crab" to the winding, cascading bass riffs on "Biscuits For Smut." However, Helmet has not altogether abandoned their trademark sounds for the new highly produced and processed ones. "Vaccination" and "Tic" both exhibit the guitar jabbing and musical hesitations that mark a Helmet song. Having had the opportunity to view Helmet in the flesh, I am not really going out on a limb when I say that their performance is clinically outstanding.

adulterated live as it does on disc. In fact, the very energy released by the band during a performance combines with the earsplitting volume of their sound to literally grab the listener and shove the tunes down their throat.

is really good though. I like it a lot. It's better than "Meantime," because to me "Meantime" was just like one big song.

C: One song in the sense of a theme or the actual music? JS: Yeah, both I guess. They had That's something I think is good. the same feel to them. There's more The Chance show w i l l b e the variety on "Betty". band's first in the states since tourC: With the release of "Betty" it ing in Japan just recently. seems that Helmet has become more Anyone who attends the concert well-known in the - I hate this word will most likely be welcomed by a - mainstream scene. Morepeople full menu of Helmet treats, from the know who Helmet is. Some bands . gargantuan licks of "Repetition" on say that that's good because of the 1990's "Strap It On" to the building exposure it brings, others dislike it smashing electricity of "In The because they want to stay with their Meantime" on 1992's "Meantime" to core following and want nothing to brand new material. do with the mainstream. Where do you stand on that? With Helmet coming to town, I JS: I think that's bulls—-t. I think was lucky enough to have a phone that people should like music forwhat chat with drummer John Stanier. it is. If you like R.E.M. then you like R.E.M. I honestly know a lot of Circle: There's definitely a nopeople that will buy the new ticeable difference in the sounds of (R.E.M.) record, listen to it at home, "Betty" as opposed to those found like it, and never admit it in public. on "Strap" and "Meantime." How would you describe the difference to It's only music. Music's important someone who hasn't heard the new and all but people think it shows their disc and how would you explain personality. It's kind of stupid that people think that way. It's stupid that them? someonewon't like something beJohn Stanier: First off, two of the cause it's not supposed to be cool. songs were written by Henry (Bogdan, bass). Besides that I think the main difference is that "Betty" C: How do you feel about MTV? sounds better. We had a real pro- Does it help or hurt music? ducer this time and the disc came JS: It has absolutely helped us. out a lot slicker. It's also darker. There's parts of MTV I like and parts I don't like. It helps a lot of bands C: Darker in what way? get exposure and videos are not a JS: The songs themselves just bad thing. But it's bad because someI say "clinically" because their music remains as tight and as un- have a darker feel to them. The disc: times it acts like Big Brother. It de-

cides what's going to be popular and C: Is there a certain, song or what people will listen to. I mean, if record which you think is what Hela band does not make it in MTV, met is all about? An anthem of sorts? it's going to be a lot harder on them JS: "Sinatra." No, actually "Born to go anywhere. That's not good. Annoying." C: What are some of your musical influences? JS: When I was younger I listened to a lot "of Rush and basic hardcore. C: What about now? JS: Now I listen to pretty much everything. I'm sort of getting sick of music. Someone's always handing you something to listen to. We were just in Japan and this guy gave me about 20 discs of Japanese bands. C: Where did you think you would be today, 10 years ago? JS: I didn't know:with who or where, but I knew I was definitely going to be in a band. I guess I got lucky. C: What direction is Helmet headed in with the next record? JS: I don't know where we are headed. It won't be like the obvious change of going to a more skilled, highly produced sound. It's hard to say, but I guess it'll be more of a natural progression than a written plan.

C: Why's that? JS: It was the first song we ever did and it's the last song we'll ever do. C: What do you mean by the last sorig? JS: It's a great song. When we did it we did the best song we could do. Nothing will be better as far as we're concerned. C: What's Helmet's plans for the future? How long will you be on tour? JS: Forever. Actually, we have a . week off before the (Poughkeepsie) show and that's our longest vacation" since June. Before this break the longest was a twoxday break after a show with Rollins. I think that after the tour ends, I'm going to take the summer off. C: Where's Helmet going to be in 10 years? JS: We'll be dead by then.

C: OK. How about in five? JS: We'll still be playing and hopefully we'll stay true to what we C: How has the loss of guitarist originally set out to do. Peter Mengede and the addition of C: What's that? Rob Echeverria on guitar affected JS: It's a band secret. Helmet? JS: We've definitely gained a lot. C: Fair enough. He's so much easier to get along For more information on the Helwith. Things go a lot smoother. He's met concert, call The Chance at 471also a hell of a betterplayer. 1966.

Donnelly, Lowell Thomas, Dyson, the Campus Center and the Chapel. Lynch said that this year, a sixth When many people had not even tree might be added and placed in " . thought of sugar plums dancing in the Student Center. their heads, members of the Student However, Lynch said clearance Government Association's Giving had not yet been given. Tree Project were already planning Allison Guarda, a senior history for Christmas. major from Bristol, Conn said, "The Lisa Valentini, a senior from trees are going up on November 17, Edison, NJ and head of the Project, that gives the Marist Community two said work began in late September. weeks to take an ornament and buy "We got a late start last year so a gift." this year, we decided to have everyGuarda said she feels that all of \ thing rolling by midterms," Valentini the time thai Is put into making rtve ;>aid. Project a success is. defuute\y worth The Project was founded by it. Matthew Thompson, the 1991 stu"It's so nice doing, something dent body president and a 1992 'good for a bunch of people who need: graduate. help, especially seeing children with Bob Lynch, coordinator of Stu- a look of excitement on their face as dent Activities, said, "Students come they see you bringing in gifts that to Marist with desires and needs of they know are for them," Guarda their own personal vision." said. Lynch said Thompson wanted to Valentini agreed and said she had show the community that Marist had children grab onto her legs one year, more to offer than academics and thinking that she was one of Santa's sports. elves. • He said many people were overMeghan Lee,.a freshman from whelmed by the thoughtfulness of Keene, NH, said that her church the Marist community. sponsors an event similar to the Jennifer Nocella, president for the Project. Class of 1996, said she is glad SGA "It really is rewarding and there supports the Project. is no other way to experience this "(It) is one of the great gifts feeling," Lee said. "You're giving Marist gives to the community. The so little, but it is such a big feeling." amount of support it receives every Trips to the Galleria Mall are year illustrates the kind of unity that being sponsored by the college the brings Marist College together," first weekend of December to allow Nocella said. students to buy gifts for the Project However, Nocella said she be- and to do their own Christmas shoplieves that the needy should be re- ping. The ceremony, which kicks oft membered all year long, and not just the Christmas season with the colat the holiday season. In conjunction with the SGA, the lecting of the presents and the lightProject also receives help from out- ing of the Marist tree, will take place side sources including Dutchess on the evening of Sunday, DecemOutreach, the United Way and Spe- ber 4 at 8:15. cial Services of Poughkeepsie. Valentini said she encourages Each organization chooses a few anyone, including clubs who are families that are needy and would interested in helping out, to call her benefit the most from being a part at ext. 4647. of the Project. "It's such an incredible feeling Valentini said the-Project is sup- at the end of the project," Valentini said, "knowing that a little kid will porting 25 families this year. Over a thousand ornaments will see a gift under the tree, when they be placed on the trees located in weren't expecting one to be there." by KATHRYN LINK Staff Writer

that the dream-flavored spells of past songs like "Death's Sweet Religion" and "And I You" are leftwithout any new-track that carries a similar • sound.'

This does not mean that "City" is a bad disc. -, > - .. "-;••,*?• '-' It does manage to be pleasing to the ear, especially on tracks like "The

home for the seal. Marist that will see more art being "And besides, there's a seal there represented and enjoyed on campus. already," Lewis said, referring to the "I think we'll also begin to see Marist logo on the floor of the ro- more donations like this now that tunda. we have a gallery," Lewis said. The donation comes at a time which closely coordinates with the The new gallery is a place that opening of the new student art gal- the thousands of artists between lery in the rotunda. Albany and New York City will be The gallery brings with it the choosing to display their work. solution to a longstanding problem concerning artwork. "Artists need access to a major "It's been a problem for us be- city to sell their work," Kopec excause we haven't had a place to dis- plained, "and that's going to be our play artwork or even properly store niche." it," Kopec said. "Now that we have a gallery, it will hopefully encourMost students who were asked age people to provide art to us." about the seal didn't know what it The gallery will have a rotating was there for. schedule of fine arts and plans to have at least eight exhibits per year. "I wondered what it was," said It will feature the work of local junior Laura Engstrand, "I was conHudson Valley artists and will rep- fused why it was in the middle of resent a full range of media from Donnelly Hall." the fine arts. "We want the gallery to be very Junior Jenn Fox said,"I walked hands-on," Kopec said, "so that it by it a few times and didn't know can be used to educate and instruct." what it was, but it was interesting to The combination of the donation see that there's a seal in Donnelly," and the gallery may start a trend for said junior Jenn Fox.

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{Construction on Route 9 will be causing congestion for four additional months. The project is scheduled to be completed by August 1995.

Route 9 disarray bothering some by DARYL RICHARD Staff Writer The completion of widening Route 9 has suffered a four month delay. Problems with rebuilding a bridge over Conrail tracks near Marist College's south entrance has delayed finishing the construction until August 1995. Victor Sepe, a consulting.engineer with Shah Associates, which oversees the project for the state Department of Transportation, said there were delays in getting approval from Conrail for the new bridge design, pushing back the completion date. _. " T h e bridge is a critical part of the project," he said. About onethird of the reconstruction is finished and Sepe said he expects the bridge to be done by next spring. . He added that the approaching winter conditions will not slow work on the bridge. "There's a possibility that even with winter temperatures, we can continue work on the bridge. We will work until we can't work anymore." Several other projects remain before Route 9 will be completed. Workers are currently placing water mains, some of which will feed Marist, preparing for paving, working on drainage and installing new lighting. Sepe said the lighting has become a priority because Marist officials have expressed concern with the lack of lights along Route 9 near thecollege. "There have been complaints about the current status of lighting coming from people who park by Route 9," director of Physical Plant Tom Daly said. The construction has also affected the ride to school for Marist commuters. "1 think it's awful and potentially dangerous,"said sophomore

Berriadette Goebel. Goebel lives in Wappingers Falls but leaves at least a half-hour before class because of increased traffic. Freshman Linda Harding,'a commuter from Kingston, expressed similar displeasure with the construction. "It's a pain," she said, "It gets on everybody's nerves. One time, I was a half-hour late to class because I sat in traffic for 20 minutes." The construction has not affected everyone though. Freshman Joe Divincenzo, who commutes from Newburgh, has not been delayed by therpad work. "It's not that much of a hold up. I haven't needed any extra time, but I wish it wasn't there of course." When completed, the new highway will give the Marist campus borderingRoute 9 a facelift. "It's really going to enhance the entrance and the area fronting Marist College," Sepe said. The new four-lane divided highway will have a median filled with bushes and plants and blue stone sidewalks bordered with red brick and decorative lighting. "Some of the materials in the project are being used to enhance the historic district," Marist College Vice President Mark Sullivan said. Included in the historic district from Marist are Greystone, the Gate House and St. Peter's. Marist officials worked closely with project engineers from the start to help design a highway that would best enhance the area. "There's a lot of history on the Marist campus, so this will dress the area up," Sepe said. At the college's south entrance workers are installing a traffic signal that will form a T-intersection, making the traffic flow safer. Last year, traffic exiting from the south entrance had a stop sign and was turn.

UPDATE Thu Marist College Office of Safety and Security last week released a memo soliciting student's help in preventing a potentially dangerous practice - moving traffic directional barrels along the Rout-.' 9 construction. "This results in traffic being directed into areas not intended for vehicles, a potentially dangerous situation that could result in serious accidents." the memo, written by Director of Safety and Security Joseph Leary, said. Leary quickly pointed out in the memo that "there are no reports that this vandalism is being committed by anyone connected with the college." The reasoning behind sending the memo to students is that college students are up later than most people in the community, putting them in a better position to witness such actions. "The lifestyle of college students, because they are up later, puts them in more of a position to see someone," Vice President of Student Affairs Gerald Cox said. He added that the purpose of the memo was not to blame students but rather increase surveillance. Victor Scpc, a consulting -ngineer with Shah Associates, * hich oversees the Route 9 project Jr the state DOT, said he has hea i complaints from the Shcriif s department regarding people moving barrels. He too said there have not been any Marist students connected with thcproblcm but explained that college students arc in the position torcccive the blame. "Being a college area, students will catch the blame for it whether they've done it or not," Sepe said.

The Circle non-scientific poll The Circle conducted a non-scientific poll from Oct. 11th to Oct. 25th. Just under 1,000 students were asked the following

question: Are you satisfied with what the new Cabaret has to offer?

Yes= 495 No = 467

THE CIRCLE, NOVEMBER 3, 1994 THE CIRCLE, NOVEMBER 3 , 1 9 9 4

MaristRadio havingGommunicatiori eott^Miii by JUSTIN SEREMET Senior Editor It's not easy being one tenth of a watt. But Marist College Radio, like MCTV, is simply trying to do the best with what they've got. Since last year's change of elected positions, the new people in charge at WMCR are looking to loosen things up a bit, but not so much that people don't take them seriously. And this means not getting bent out of shape about lack of an FCC license. "We just want to get the name around," said senior Neil Kelly, the general manager of WMCR, who also runs his show "Off the Beaten Path." "Most of us realize that a lot of people don't even know that this school has a radio station. I have to say, 'yeah, you know that closet you guys walk past in Champagnat?

That's us.'" For WMCR, it doesn't really help seeing Vassar College recently having their radio station's wattage boosted up to 15,000 watts., , "Yeah, it kind of bothers me," Kelly said. "But if we were FCC licensed, a lot of DJs wouldn't like what comes with it. I, for one, wouldn't be too thrilled with having the Christmas shift, or the summer one for that matter." Like MCTV, WMCR wishes it had been more included in some of the construction that has gone up over the summer. "It's frustrating to see Vision 94 and that communications has no part of it," Kelly said. "It doesn't really make a whole lot of sense. "I think there's a wall of miscommunication between activities and clubs. It's not anyone's fault. But they (activities) have to realize that a lot of the money that is spent is necessary."

At the same time, some members have questions as to how involved the communications department is with the ongoings of WMCR. "You'd think that.it would be a nursing relationship between us and communications," said junior Desmond Ebanks, program director at WMCR. "I don't think anyone is really looking out for MCR. It's entirely a student-run station." Regardless of activities or communications, WMCR is trying some newpromotions to get the campus more involved, as well as getting some more attention. Kelly has worked with The Circle to have WMCR's Top 20 chart printed in issues and has set up a conference list on the mainframe that can be used for suggestions by typing "Conf wmcr" at the main menu. "We're having a lot more sponsored events," Ebanks said. "We're

doing stuff with The Chance and we're working on doing a Valentine's Day dance, which we've never done before. The focus is less on the FCC problem. We all know it's not gonna happen while we're here." WMCR has music directors Beth Dooley and Scott Graves with record companies in the station's attempt to mix things up a bit. "We even almost had a country show," Ebanks said. "But that neverreally materialized." However, Ebanks doesn't want the fun getting in the way too much. "It's a littie too loose right now, but at the same time I don't really want to restrict them." Kelly said that one of the station's goals is to have a wide variety of shows for students with humor shows, two sports shows, a metal show and the regular rotational shows. But Kelly also said that they'd

like to get a little further away from overplayed MTV sludge and. have some more independent,music. "What we'd really like fb do is' to say 'hey, here's some stuff that you'll be hearing on MTV a few* weeks from now," he said. , And Kelly does not believe that no one is listening. "There are still a lot; of listeners," he said. "A lot of them aren't participating in calling up, but they're there. We've also gotten a few comments from listeners oh certain DJs."

As for the station's reception, Kelly says that there's good days and bad days. "I know, that some buildings are blocking the, reception," he said. "But it seems to be coming in for the most part on campus." "I think the rotation's been a lot more appealing," said senior Dave Whitehead of Ardsley, NY, the station's sports director.

Senior fights against fraternity regulations hy JUSTIN SFKKMKT Smioi F.ditor Wh.it is it like to he .in .ictive mcinhcr (>! a lr;iterml\ ;it one M'hool while going to another'' In tin-. -litiK'tion, it i'- .ldu.dly L. litiL hit Iru^lr.iiinj: foi lienor Feliz, a 22-\c.ir-old Mrfiiit .M.niur trom Washington HciyhK NY, whu belongs lo El Ari.o Iris I ilmo as well .IS the G.imm.i Chapter of Phi Inl.i Alpha .it SUNY New V.1I17 Phi loll Aiph-i is .(fraternity that is uprn to 'til penpli* tuviniz an interest in the latino culture, ond it ipeciaii/es in promoting its henuge ihmiiiili .sponsored event'-. ft

The Marist pep band pictured at a weekend football game. Membership in the band has increased since last year.

Campus violence a concern by JEANINNE AVILES Staff Writer According to Marist Security, violence on campus is not as prevalent this year as it has been in past years, security. "I don't even like to say that because it's like waving a red flag at a bull. Everything's going great and then the roof caves in," said Joseph Leary, director of safety and security. In a city like Poughkeepsie where you have approximately 22,000 people, not having any fights is unusual, according to Leary. He said there has only been one

down because there's more security walking around and the lighting is better than last year," Brown said. Although the students co-exist, there is still occasion for arguments, Leary said. "I think generally the students get along pretty well together, but the setup is there for some temperament, which might result in some minor assaults, but fortunately we haven't had any problems in that area," Leary said. When fighting does occur, it is . usually because there is alcohol involved, Leary said. Leary explained that in his experiences in both security andlaw

"When you lose the ability to think objectively then that's when it starts. Thefirstman or woman to throw a punch, thefirstone to use foul language is the one that's losing the arguement,f - Joe Leary, director of security case of violence on campus this year. "This semester, we've had one report of assault. It was a minor assault. It went from a loud verbal to one punch thrown, no damage done." Cyndee Brown, a resident assistant in Gartland, said compared to last year there has been a lot less violence. "I think the violence has gone

enforcement, altercations take place usually late at night, on weekends and when people have more than likely been drinking.

using foul language is the one that's losing the argument," Leary said. Leary said the people who "start swinging or swearing" are usually the people who are losing the fight verbally. When situation like this occurs, security has to go through certain procedures in order to handle the situation correctly, Leary said. A patrol is assigned to a certain area of campus, and when security receives information about a fight or some other violent act, the patrol must respond. The people involved are separated if the altercation isstill in progress by the time security arrives. All individuals involved are questioned regarding their version of what happened. "Almost all the time, one person says it happened this way and the other person says it happened exactly at 180 degrees the other way. So you spend a lot of time trying to get other disinterested witnesses to say what happened," Leary said. According to Leary, everyone is given the opportunity to give a statement and whatever information security obtains is handed over to Student Affairs for disciplinary action.

All of this creates fights that are inconsequential.

When an assault occurs, the investigation is written up by the investigating officers.

"When you lose the ability to think objectively then that's when it starts. The first man or woman to throw a punch, the first one to start

If it has occurred in one of the housing buildings, the Office of Housing and Residential Life has their own reports they turn in.

nut uiircwiii'ihh- Anv studinl cA committee narrows down a number ol tbu capture Ihe U«.d Mjriat \ Swat siwi v«l off she ties- V.iil CJiuinpionsliip>. s "We had a hard time breaking Vguauid course, „nd iftvn hwi m^iout," said Robertazzi. |iii;wd hi rejoin the rice. ' I am tired nt .il.el,"' rl.'irdnian said According to llardmun. the team will use the ofl beasou for on .md off the court training and also to be involved in t orne tournuneiits

Playing in the nation's capital-did not prove to be beneficial to the football team on Saturday afternoon. • A,M^rnnfrr The Red Foxes (5-3 overall, 5-1 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) saw their four-game winning streak snapped at the hands of Georgetown University, 35-12, at Kehoe Field. : ,. ' j > , The Hoyas (3-4 overall, 2-3 in the MAAC) got on the board first, capping a four-play, 23-yard drive to make it 7-0. V. ' - • . After Georgetown increased its lead to 14-0, Manst was able to record its first score when senior quarterback Bob Delponte clicked on a 62-yard pass play to senior wide receiver Chris Heath. The Red Foxes were unable to gain any momentum as Georgetown responded 5 minutes, 4 seconds later to make it 21-6. • • Delponte was able to find freshman wide receiver Jon Reed on an 8yard strike with 6:20 remaining in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 2112. The Hoyas once again came back, reaching the end zone twice from 21 yards away to close out the game's scoring. Head Coach Jim Paradysaid he was disappointed with the setback. "There weren't really any bright spots," the third-year coach said.J'We knew going in we had to play good football, but we didn't do that." Senior defensive back and kick returner Bruce A. Harris said the team was ready to play, despite the length of the bus trip, but penaltiesplayed an adverse effect. "We were prepared physically and mentally on the field," Harris said. "The main thing that hurt us was penalties. We have to be more disciplined and clean that up." Marist was penalized 14 times for 129 yards, compared to the Hoyas' 65 penalty yards. Parady also said he and his club knew Georgetown would be a formidable opponent. "You look at them, the scores of their games have been within three to four points against every opponent," Parady said. Marist will host St. Francis (Pa.) on Saturday in Poughkeepsie (1 p.m., WKTP.)

Swimmers excel in MSC's by JASON FARAGO Staff Writer

As the men's swimming team enters the" 1994-95 season, they know success has been on their side. "1 want the team to he in better In the past seven years, the Red aerobic and anaerobic shape,' Foxes have finished in at least third llurdnidii .said "It will help in tho.se - place or better,' and have won a Metlong .md tight matches." ropolitan Swimming Conference title in -1990. Zegeis .said a loL of work is Saturday's performance in its needed between this ycdi and next season debut may have been an inseason for them to impiove. dication of what will lie ahead for Marist this year. ' We will need practice during the In an open invitation that was ofi--eason to knock oft the really extended to other schools, Marist pood teams." Zecers s.iid. captured first place in every swimming relay and diving event at the I-rc-.nrrn)ii Jen O'Neil s.iid she MSC Relay Championships in the believed llardinan was a kev lactor McCann pool. in the Iciim •> success "With an open invitation, you never know what you are going to "One of the reasons we dui w J i get," Head Coach Larry Van was pu.Mtivt, iciiifoicbmciit lrom our Wagner said. "Overall, though, I was Loach," O'Neil s.iid. pleased with the freshmen. It also gave me a chance to see them in The Red 1 o.xes will uturn m.\i action." s^iiiislci ioi an al Men's Preview > Women's Outlook > Ken Babineau's recruiting class > Dexter Dunbar prepares fbr final year > Dave Magarity's newcomers *- Local media forecast on men's and women's seasons > Close-up on Gregg Chodkowski > Spotlight on Lori Keys )

Circle photo/Kathryn Link

THE CIRCLE'S INSIDE GUIDE TO THE 1994 - 95 SEASON

"Whatevertime (they) get, (they) better show me (they) can play."

HOOP STAT: Junior center Stacey Dengler led the team in scoring average with 13.8 points per game.

Head Coach Dave Magarity Supplement 2

The Circle,

Preview

November 3, 1994

The Circle,

Oct. 15 and Nov. 1 may be two similar dates for the average person each year, but for the men's basketball program, the time in between has made a substantial difference. After starting formal practices the last two consecutive years on Nov. 1 because of National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations, Marist was able to begin working out on Oct. 15 again. For ninth-year Head Coach Dave Magarity and his team, this decision reversal could not have come at a better time. While most students and faculty were off campus two weekends ago on mid-semester break, the men's basketball team was going through what Magarity called "a mini-camp" in preparation for the upcoming season. "It was three days with no restrictions," Magarity said. We used those There were two practices each day, and game tapes were viewed in between sessions. ••, It concluded with an intra-squad scrimmage that Sunday night. The Red Foxes, who finished with a 14-13 overall mark, 10-8 in the Northeast Conference a year ago, have 10 out of 12 players returning to their roster. Magarity said he has a talented team, but is faced with handling who is starting five players are going to be.

shooting percentage. Basile was also the first-ever NCAA sophomore to establish the record. .The St. Raymond's High School graduate averaged 15.6 points and 4.3 assists per game. The Red Foxes' front court will be spearheaded by junior center Alan Tomidy and junior forward Karcenr Hill. Tomidy, a 6-foot-ll, 251-pound center averaged 14.8 points and 7.5 boards per game. Tomidy also led the team with 54 blocked shots. "I think we're looking pretty strong," Tomidy said. "Personally, I feel pretty good. We are concentrating on getting the ball inside to pick up the scoring loss of Izett Buchanan." Hill, who was used as the sixth man last year, averaged 4.6 rebounds, while turning away 20 shots. However, as Magarity's team plans for their first test in their exhibition opener on Saturday night against the USDBL All-Stars, they will be doing it without the services of junior forward Scott McCabe. McCabe, who sat out most of last season due to a knee injury that required surgery after the fifth game against St. Francis, (Pa.), will be off the hardwood for at least four weeks, according to Glenn Marinelli, coordinator of Marist sports medicine. McCabe fractured a bone in his right hand during a recent practice, Magarity said. Marinelli said McCabe's hand has been put in a cast, and will be'

Circle Sports Writer

Sophomore forward Lucas Pisarczyk posts up during a workout. Marist has 10 players returning to its squad this year. Ctrdaphoto/Kathryn Link'

"The exhibition games can build them up," he said. "Whatever time (they) get, (they) better show me (they) can play. We'want to become as good a team as we can."

Marist looks to bounce back after rough year by TERI L. STEWART Circle Sports Writer After finishing the 1993-94 season with an overall record of 11-16, (10-8 in the Northeast Conference), ninth-year Head Coach KenBabineau said his women's basketball program has the potential to be a very strongteam. Two seasons ago, the Red Foxes rallied into the championship game, only to fall to Mt. St. Mary's (Md.) in the NEC championship game. Last season, Marist was picked to place second in the NEC. They had a disappointing fifth-place finish.

Lesko averaged 14.4 points per This year, Babineau has a fresh, new outlook for his team, which game,- and her three-point field goal includes three newcomers and 10 re- percentage wasf.403 percent until she turning players, including senior tri- was forced out of the line-up. captain Lori Keys and junior center Horwath sustained a knee injury Stacey Dengler. during a pick-up game in the sumBabineau is expecting a lot out mer. of his team this season,, mostly in Babineau said he is hopeful the area of scoring and leadership. Horwath will be back in January, The loss of sophomore guards pending the healing process. Jean-Marie Lesko and Kim Horwath, Despite losing two top players, who are unable to play because of Babineau is confident about his seainjuries, have already put a test on son. the team. "I feel we have the potential to Lesko, whose season ended in the be one of the best teams in the coneighth game of last year, has been ference," he said. redshirted while she rehabilitates a Babineau also said he is looking ligament tear in her knee. to his veterans and newcomers to

Ninth-year Head Coach Ken Babineau instructs his players during a recent practice. Babineau will be counting on senior tri-captaln Lori Keys for offensive and defensive production. Orel* photo/Kattvyn Unit

Dunbar ready to return to team, court

by TERI L. STEWART

re-examined after four weeks. Despite McCabe's absence, Magarity said the preseason exhibitions will be used to analyze and organize his team's talent.

help fill the void left by graduatedsenior Cindy Canoll, who averaged 12.4 points" per game. Marist's guards, junior Melissa Hauser, freshman Liz McDougall, and freshman Colleen King will be counted on to immediately contribute to the team's scoring, according to Babineau. "With that kind of nucleus of people in guard positions, I feel that the scoring can be evened out and picked up," Babineau said. He also said Keys, Dengler and junior forward Tara Walsh will be factors for Marist's front court.. "I am counting on our inside game to be more productive between players like Keys, Dengler and Walsh," he said. "I expect them to elevate their games a little bit and give us more production from the inside." Dengler led the Red Foxes last year, averaging 13.8 points per game and marked a-.498 field-goal percentage. Keys, whose career-high 30-point effort against Wagner College on Feb. 19, earned her a place on the NEC all-conference first team last season. Keys averaged 12.7 points per game and a team-high 8.2 rebounds. Babineau said if Dengler, Keys, and Walsh can elevate their abilities, his team will have given him the balance he is searching to find. "If that happens, that we get the balance effect that I am desiring as a coach, I think you make up those points," he said. "I think we have the potential to become a more highpowered offensive team than we were last year." According to Babineau, he wants four or five of his players scoring in the double digits at one time. "If you have five people scoring 10 or more points in a game, you are not going to have too many off nights," Babineau said. "I have total confidence that Hauser= and Walsh

Supplement 3

November 3, 1994

Two N. J. recruits Head newcomers' list

Cage-is look to improve on last season's performance, record "I think we've got some interesting possibilities," he said. "We're not settling into anything just yet." Marist's back court is led by senior captain Gregg Chodkowski. Chodkowski, a 6-foot:4, 198pound guard/forward, averaged 5.3 points and 5.1 rebounds last year. Magarity said Chodkowski will be mostly playing the number-three spot, which is the swingman position. Chodkowski said playing as a swingman will give him more shooting opportunities, but he also said he will play anywhere to help the team win. "More shots will prevent themselves (as a shooting guard,)" Chodkowski said. "I think whatever coach asks me to do to win is fine." The Red Foxes ill have another weapon at guard with the return of senior Dexter Dunbar. . Dunbar, who was an academic redshirt last season, has played solidly thus far during the preseason, according to Magarity. "Dunbar has had some impressive practices," Magarity said. "Dexter gives us a tremendous amount of ability. We'll try to keep him in tune to what we need him to do." Junior guard Danny Basile is back for another season, and will most likely be seeing increased playing time. ; Basile, a 6-foot off-guard, captured the NCAA Division I freethrow crown by tallying a 94.4

Future

HOOP SCOOP

HOOP SCOOP by ANDREW HOLMLUND Circle Sports Editor

HOOP STAT: Freshman Liz McDougall scored 1,000 points in her high school career.

"It will take this team awhile to gel, but people shouldn't freak." - Rich Thomaselli

will elevate their games and give us the point production to replace Cindy Canoll." Babineau said that another key to his team's future is their hunger. Babineau said the main thing that differentiates this season from last year is the team's will to win. "Last year I had a feeling that they just expected that we were going to be a tremendous team because of our success the year before, and most everybody from that team'was back," Babineau said. "We were woken up to the fact that we weren't as good as we thought we were last year. "The girls have come back with a better work ethic," Babineau added. "They're a little hungrier for wanting success, a little hungrier for wanting to be the number-one team in the conference." Babineau said he hopes the hunger his team is currently displaying will last through the season, which starts Monday, Nov. 21 and runs until the end of regular season play on Thursday, March 2. "That depends on the players andtheir mentality of what they want to accomplish," he said. "We can only coach them, and they have to play. We're going to continue to be aware of that and talk with them about it." Babineau turns to his tri-captains, seniors Keys, Amy Presnall, and Andrea Macey for leadership, and said it will be indicative of how the team excels. "I think with the leadership that we're getting out of the tri- captains, the example that certain players are setting for the underclassman, and the hunger I see in their eyes, it will go a long way toward making it a very successful year," Babineau said. Babineau is anticipating a good effort by his team. "We're excited about this year," he said. "Welook at it as a tremendous challenge to improve on last year."

The women's basketball team will begin its 1994-95 season with the loss of just one player. With the graduation of lone senior Cindy Carroll, who averaged-12.4 points per game last season, ninth-year Head Coach Ken Babineau said his returning players and his newcomers have the ability to perform well and replace the loss of Carroll. COURTNEY BLORE , Blore is a 6-foot-l freshman guard from East Brunswick, N.J. The East Brunswick High School graduate averaged 13.7 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. Blore led her team to a 29-3 mark, and won the Group IV state title. Blore was an all-county and an all-area team member. Blore ended her high school career with 817 points. "She's going to give us versatility of being able to play a number of positions," Babineau said. "We'll bring her in to play the five position and also some four and three." COLLEEN KING King is a 5-foot-10 freshman and was a teammate of Blore's. King, a guard, averaged 9.2 points, 4.7 boards, 4.3 assists, and 4.9 steals per game. According to Babineau, King played as a point guard in high school, and he will be" using her more as a swing guard. "A small forward, big-guard type of player at 5-foot-10, she fulfills our needs in the fact that she's very defensive minded," Babineau said. "We feel that's a key attribute to that position. LIZ McDOUGALL McDougall is a 5-foot-7 guard from Ogdensburg, N.Y. The freshman attended Ogdensburg Free Academy, where she averaged 20.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 5.2 steals per game. The freshman scored 1,000 points in her high school career. According to Babineau, McDougall is a quality athlete who reminds him of Charlene Fields, who graduated in 1993. _ "She's one of the best athletes that we've seen here in awhile," he said. "She has the same skills, athleticism and explosiveness as a Charlene Fields."

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Circle Sports Editor

Although the men's basketball team has lost Izett Buchanan, they have regained a player with experience. After sitting out the entire 199394 season as an academic redshirt, senior guard Dexter Dunbar has returned to the Red Foxes, and is trying to work his way into the starting line-up. Dunbar, who averaged 7.7 points per game his junior season, said he likes the team's make-up and is looking forward to helping Marist win ball games. "I like the chemistry," Dunbar said. "I'm looking forward to contributing. I have to find my role and fulfill it." Head Coach Dave Magarity, who is entering his ninth season, said he is glad to have Dunbar back and plans to utilize him in key situations. "I'm really pleased with the way he has come back," Magarity said. "His experience and toughness give an added dimension." Magarity also said Dunbar's Junior guard Jill Heller looks to get the ball inside. strongest skill on the court "lies in Marist ended 11-16 last year. his defense. Circle photo/Kathryn Link "He really competes defen, sivcly," Magarity said. "He may be the best defensive guard on the ball I have ever coached." - Dunbar will be battling for play"Cindy Carroll (a graduate of last added. "They took entirely too many ing time with junior guard Danny year's team) made herself into the 3-point shots last year." . Basile and sophomore guard Randy Dean Darling, play-by-play an- Encarnacion. player that she was," he said. "I hope her teammates can follow her lead. nouncer for WKIP radio, said the Dunbar's teammates are also Lori (Keys) has to be the leader of men's team should fare "in the pleased to have him back in the romiddle of the pack," in the North- tation. . this team." Thomaselli said Ken Babineau's east Conference. "Dex has a lot of experience," team needs to reach the .500 plaWTZA Color Analyst Rich senior captain Gregg Chodkowski teau in order to have a good season. Rinaldi disagrees with Darling. said. "I think he hasn't missed a beat. Marist College Television BasRinaldi said Marist could win the It seems he really wants to play." ketball Analyst Chris Damiani said Northeast Conference. Dunbar, a criminal justice major, the junior class is the foundation for "I think they'll compete for the said being away from organized basthe men's team, while the women's title," Rinaldi said. ketball for a year helped develop his squad has to focus on their inside future. WTZA Sports Director Brian game. .. "I hit the books and worked out "They have juniors Alan Tomidy Kenny and play-by-play guy said and Kareem Hill, banging the Tomidy's and Basile's performances in the weight room and in the gym," Dunbar said. "I think it made me boards," Damiani said. "Alan and lie in the team's balance. "The Foxes could finish overall realize that there is more to life after (junior) Danny (Basile) have the four games over or under .500," basketball." potential to be all-conference. Dunbar said he has an optimistic "I think the women need to con- Kenny said. "Obviously, it depends centrate on the low-post game," he on Tomidy and a matured Basile." outlook on the season.

Local media predict ball teams' futures "I'm not so sure they need to get outside shooting," he said. "They have to go with their strength, and go into the basket." Sports columnist Rich Thomaselli, Bickel's colleague, said the men's team has a positive outlook, but they will have to excel in the early going. "If they have an exceptional conference record compared to.an overall record, they can still get away with a good season," Thomaselli said. "That is a brutal stretch they are going to have after the PepsiMarist Classic. "It will take a while for the team to gel, but people shouldn't freak," Thomaselli added. On the women's end, Thomaselli said the team needs to have a leader, and needs to hit their jump shots.

by ANDREW HOLMLUND Circle Sports Editor Just how well are the men's and women's basketball teams going to do this year? The Circle interviewed area media experts who gave their predictions on the teams' upcoming seasons. Mark H. Bickel, the men's and women's beat writer for the Poughkeepsie Journal, said he believes Marist teams can enjoy success. "I think the Marist men's basketball team will do better than most people think they will do," Bickel said. As far as the women are concerned, Bickel said the Red Foxes have to get the ball to their inside neople.

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by ANDREW HOLMLUND Circle Sports Editor

?&L&± Sophomore guard Randy Encarnacion, seen In a game from last season, was an all-NEC newcomer selection last year. Circf«R« Photo

Ninth-year Head Coach Dave Magarity did not have to look too far to find his two newest attractions to the 1994-95 men's basketball team. A matter fact, these young Red Foxes hail from New York state. Magarity is hoping these players can contribute offensively and pick up the scoring slack left by Izett Buchanan. Buchanan was Marist's leading scorer, averaging 25.4 points per game. He also led the team in rebounds (169), steals (63), and minutes (1,000.) BRYAN WHITTLE The 6-foot-6, 190-pound freshman comes to Marist from nearby Spackenkill High School in Poughkeepsie. Whittle averaged 26 points, 12.4 rebounds, and four assists per game for the Spartans last season. Whittle also scored 30 or more points in nine games, including a 42point effort against Rhinebeck High SCfiobl.

For his performance during his senior campaign, Whittle was named Player of the Year by the Poughkeepsie Journal. Magarity said he believes Whittle can make a positive impact for himself and for the program as long as he is able to adapt to the style of play on the collegiate rank. "Bryan has the chance to be a good player at this level," Magarity said. "He's got to make the transition from high school onto Division I basketball. He's a good player that other people would have liked to have recruited." Whittle is slated to play the swing position for the upcoming season. JOE TAYLOR This freshman recruit brings with him a sectional state title into his rookie season as a Marist College Red Fox. Taylor, a 6-foot-3, 175-pound guard, helped lead Bishop Gibbons High School (21-5) to the Section II, Class B state crown last season. Taylor's senior year was also highlighted by a season scoring total of 480 points. He recorded a 54.4 field-goal percentage and a 40.9 average from beyond the three-point line.

Taylor is not the kind who plays the game in a physical manner, according to Magarity. "Joe is a finesse type of player who has a real good ability to go by people," the head coach said. "What he does so well is that he canshoot off the dribble, and he sees the floor." Magarity said his main concern with Taylor's future lies with balancing his skills. "He's got to know when to use (his skills,)" Magarity said. "He needs to know what he can and can't do because we have to limit unforced errors." Taylor and Whittle will face their first college basketball test on Saturday night at the McCann Center. "Bryan and Joe got the chance to be very good players," Magarity said. "They have to learn how to deal with pressure. They're going to get a chance to play."

"J want to win the NEC, Championship" - Gregg Chodkowski Supplement 4

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HOOP STAT: Senior tri-captain Lori Keys has scored 843 points in her college career. November 3, 1994

HOOP SCOOP Chodkowski'siiietermindtion has helped him earn respect by GREG BIBB Circle Sports Writer Gregg Chodkpwski is the kind pf guy who demands respect." The look of intensity, "drive, and determination the senior-captain carries with him on and off the court exemplifies this persona; It is a look that.' makes Chodkowski who he is, and one that some people have already seen. Junior forward Kareem Hill said he witnessed Chodkowski's determination in a game at Rider" University last February. The game was very.' close, and Hill was called on by ninth-year Head Coach Dave Magarity to enter the game. After a hard foul, Hill commented to Chodkowski on how physical the game had become. Hill said Chodkowski looked at him with determination, and told him they would win. Chodkowski's bold prediction proved right as Marist defeated the Broncs,. 63-59. As Chodkowski prepares'to enter his final collegiate season, he said he is compatible to helping the team earn victories. "I always hope to do what the team needs," Chodkowski said. "My role, is' to keep the horses happy. "I just hope to fill in the gaps.". Magarity said he has always admired Chodkowski's focus and composure. •_ y "When I was recruiting Gregg, I loved-his intensity,, and" attitude," Magarity said. "He was'a perfect guy to bring into our program. "He says subtle things .in the locker room and off the court that make him the leader of "this team," Magarity added. / " . Junior center Alan Torriidy nearly echoes his coach's sentiments. "He is an unselfish player and'a leader," Tomidy said. .

This a role the.team has" come to expect from Chodkowski, but-it did not come oyernighVfor him.Chodkowski came to Marist as a first-team all-Long Island standout with a reputation as ;spmeone who worked diligently tin" school and on the hardwood.'. '%, • While he'quickly'excelled in the classroom, .Chodkowski ran into 1 some difficulty on-the court. • Chodkowski,spent much of his freshman year, learning Magarity's system and getting to know-what it takes to be a solid back-court player in the Northeast Conference. The 6-foot-4 forward still played in 25 games and started twice. He averaged 1.9 points'and 1.4 rebounds that year. As a sophomore, the- biology major once again saw action in 25 games, splitting time at the.smallforward and off-guard positions. Chodkowski averaged 2.2 points and 8.9 minutes per game. Chodkowski's biggest highlight that year came in, the second meeting against Fairleigh'.'Dickinson, according to Magarity. Chodkowski drilled three 3-pointers in the first half and scored what was then a career-high 11 points. The Syosset, N.Y., native shot over 44 percent from the field and connected on 40 percent of his three-, point attempts^ for,.the season., . j •, -;Last year, Chodkowski saw his; hard work and determination' paydividends as the/man who wears number 13 asserted himself as a team leader. Chodkowski's minutes increased nearly to 28 per game as he was utilized for toughness in the paint and clutch shooting down the stretch. He averaged 5.3 points per game while grabbing just over five rebounds per contest. Chodkowski also connected on 20 three-point shots and recorded 40 assists; Playing several positions and making a role for himself as Tomidy,

Danny Basile, and.Izett Buchanan scored the, points, Chodkowski did all of the little things that gave Marist its first winning season in four years. As Buchanan made the headlines, Chodkowski .dove for loose balls, fought for rebounds, and played solid defense against the top scorers in the NEC. .''•-., - Marist finished the season with a 14-13 final.showing. Arguably/ the most impressive thing about these statistics is not the number of steals Chodkowski had, nor,the number of three pointers he made. , -. . . . J; It is how he has accepted.his role as a leader and a team player.. _• Chodkowski, who said he models his game after former NBA great, Larry. Bird, said he is not concerned with personal numbers or being in the'spotlight. • "Right here, (pointing to his finger), I want- a ring on the finger," Chodkowski said. "I want to win a NEC Championship." -Whether or* not-the Red Foxes will be able to accomplish this feat still remains to be seen. - - 'J However,' if they, do not, Chodkowski said he mainly wants to be remembered as someone who always tried in everything he did while at Marist. "When people look at me, I hope J they think of me" as someone" who Senior captain and swlngman Gregg Chodkowski has proven worked hard at school and in hoops'" he is^a leader on and off the co'iirt" •.,-.-,-••• he Said. - ; ~ •.

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The look of determination the Syosset native takes with him onto thecourt also.accompanies him in the classroom where Chodkowski holds over a 3.7 GPA and.is an academic all-America candidate. Currently, Chodkowski is preparing for graduate exams and is looking into graduate-school options as he plaits for a career in physical therapy. When-he does ;have; time to relax, which seems to be rare, Chodkowski can be found pumping

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iron or listening to Eric Clapton, the music artist who Chodkowski leaves a ticket for at every home game. The senior said he does not have any regrets about his college life as he reflected on his previous years at Marist. "I would do it all over again if I had to," Chodkowski said. ''I'llbe sad when basketball is over. Basketball has always .been a partof my ] jfe_" He feels confident in the choices

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he has made in college, basketball, and in his education. Perhaps Hill said it best when talking about Chodkowski. "He's a great person," Hill said. That seems to be the kind of respect Gregg Chodkowski deserves, andit is the kind of respect Gregg Chodkowski has earned. Sports Editor Andrew Holmlund contributed to this profile report.

Women's program has a tireless worker in Keys "I came in with mono, and I wasn't allowed to practice with the team or do any pre-season, so11 No one needs to tell Lori Keys didn't get to know the team until late in the season," she said. "That how to budget her time. The senior from Rome, N.Y., made it difficult to adjust." Through the roughness Keys exis a biology major, a tri-captain on the women's basketball team, and perienced early in her rookie seafinds time to have a social life as son, she decided if she could made it through that adjustment, she could well. According to Keys, she gets make it-through anything. After three years, Keys has through her days with only a few scored 843 points, and has a good hours of sleep each night. "Donnelly is my first home, chance percentage is .476, and her McCann is my second home, and my free-throw statistic is .638. During her junior year campaign, Gartland apartment is my third beKeys averaged 12.7 points and colcause I am never there,'' Keys said. "Sometimes you come to practice lected a team-leading 8.2 "rebounds with a couple of hours of sleep and per game. Keys was named to the you have to pay attention just like Northeast Conference first team last season. everyone else." She was the NEC Player of the Keys, who currently has a 3.2 grade-point ayerage, plans on attend- Week during the week of Feb. 14 to ing graduate school when she leaves Feb. 20. Marist in May. Keys scored a career-high 30 The 5-foot-10 power forward points against Wagner College on practices with her basketball team Feb. 19 in a 70-58 win at the James 19 1/2 hours a week. She said she J. McCann Recreational Center. finds time to study before and after Ninth-year Head Coach Ken practices. Keys graduated from Rome Free Babineau said the team can always Academy High School in 1991 count on Keys. where she averaged 16.3 points and "She's our real go-to kid," he 12.7 rebounds per game. She finished with 1,330 career said. "When you get to crunch time points and led her team to a 21-2 and you need a bucket or a basket, she will step up and get that done record her senior year. Keys entered her freshman year for you." at Marist with mononucleosis, which Junior center Stacey Dengler she said made it difficult to initially shares similar sentiments about Keys adjust to playing college basketball. as a friend and a player. by TERI L. STEWART Circle Sports Writer

Senior forward Lori Keys has excelled as a collegiate athlete through hard work and persistence. IfcCam Rto Photo

"As an athlete, Lori is someone I want to be," she said. "Lori is the type person- that'll never say anything, she just does it. > "She is someone I look up to botg as a person and as a friend." ** "Dengler has been Keys' team"! mate for two years and recalls some funny times with her. "Lori and I live at Dairy Queen," she said. "We are alwayseating Blizzards. If you can't find us on.the court, we'll be at 'DQ."" Dengler also explained a ritual Keys follows before every game. "She always listens -. to her walkman before a game—usually Pat Benatar," Dengler said. Keys, who is not very talkative before games, said she uses music to drown everything out. There is always one side of a certain tape that I listen to before a game," she said. "By the time I get into the lockerroom (the team) always hears "All Fired Up' by Pat Benatar." Keys said the song reminds her of Charlene Fields, a former Red Fox standout who graduated in 1993. Keys said that after this season, she will hang up the shoes fpr good. "I'm done," she said. "My body is done."