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English Takes Office
James English, '86, recently took the oath of office as F.U.S.A. president. The ceremony was
held at Bellermine Hall on Monday April 1. [Photo by Silvia DeGirolamo]
McGovern Participates in Discussion
by Tom Quinn
A Symposium was held on Liberation Theology
and its relation to Marxism in the Oakroom on
March 27th. The discussion panel consisted of
Rev. Arthur McGovern S.J., Fr. Mooney, S.J.
Academic Vice President, and Professors Edward
Dew, Paul Lakeland, and Walter Petry.
Fr. McGovern stated that it first emerged in Latin
America during the early 1960's, as a result of
study into the problems of poverty in the region.
According to a study quoted by McGovern, 85%
of the population lives below what we would con-sider
the poverty level.
McGovern criticized westerrrmethods of deal-ing
with Latin America saying, "it isn't enough
to send money and technical aid. In fact, it's a
detriment."
Each member of the panel was given an oppor-tunity
to comment on Fr. McGovern's statements
and the situation in the region in general. Dr. Ed
Dew, professor of politics, said that capitalism to
the Russians can't be dealt with in a rational way.
Professor Lakeland attributed the Vatican con-flict
to a power struggle within the church between
the Vatican and its provinces. Historically speak-ing,
he cited an attempt to control those who learn
by those who teach in the church. Professor Petry
was the most outspoken member of the panel,
saying that Liberation Theology is a matter of
"pure and simple power. Theology has nothing
to do with it". He followed that by saying that Rome
has treated Latin America like a small child, im-pressing
authority upon it.
by Oenise Murphy
F.U.S.A.'s president for the 1985-86 academic
year, Jim English, took office on Monday even-ing
April 1, at a ceremony held at Bellarmine Hall.
Cabinet members of the Kenneally administra-tion,
along with friends, and relatives of Mr. En-glish
were in attendance, for the formal inaugura-tion
of the new leader of the Fairfield's student
government.
Beginning at 8:00 p.m., Mr. James Fitzpatrick,
Assistant Dean of University Activities, introduced
Fran Kenneally, who bid farewell as president to
those gathered in the Great Hath Kenneally said,
"When people ask me how I feel now that my term
has ended; I tell them that I am both happy and
sad." He made clear that he viewed the year as
a success, and thanked everyone in attendance
stating. "All of you, in some way are responsible
for having made the past year such a success."
He ended humorously remarking, "I will make my
comments brief because I know that Fr. Kelley
wants to get home to watch the Georgetown game.
Fran then introduced Maura Korghan, Chief
Justice of the Student Court. English then took
his oath of office swearing to uphold the univer-sity
constitution. Following a few humorous re-marks
made by Englisn, i-r. Mioysius Kelley,
President was introduced. Kelley, in jest com-mented
that he was happy that this year's F.U.S.A.
president was not from Massachusetts, as the last
two presidents have been. He then invited all to
enjoy the spread of hors d'oeuvres provided. A
champagne toast was proposed by Kenneally, is-suing
out the old and welcoming in the new. Fr.
Kelley, Kenneally, and English joined the follow-ing
afternoon for a country club luncheon.
English recently announced six of his Cabinet
position appointments. He has selected Kerry
Bosnia to act as Vice PresidenLof Student Ac-tivities
and John Mancini as Vice President of Stu-dent
Life. Several new positions have been
created this year. These include Vice President
of Government Operations, to be held by Suzy
Lorentz, Director of Public Relations, to be filled
by Kathy Kiley, and Financial Manager to betaken
by Kerry Smith. Pat Leeber has been chosen as
Treasurer. English as well has planned an over-night
trip for his Cabinet to Woodstock, NY The
weekend trip will be a learning experience where-by
members of the Cabinet will get to know each
other better and begin learning to work together.
They will be discussing plans for Air Bands sched-uled
for April 20, and for the Dogwood Dance con-cert
to be held April 26 and 28, respectively.
Surveying Begins For Projects
by Chris Tyler
Surveying is currently being done behind Kost-ka
and Claver dorms in anticipation of beginning
work on the goals of the University Master Plan.
University Alumni Set For Achievement Awards
Top members of the class of '85 received the
recognition of the university through the annual
awarding of the Fairfield Alumni Association's
Loyola Medal and Achievement Awards. The work
that these seniors have done overtheir four years
at the university in the area of their extra-curricular
efforts at Fairfield.
The Loyola Medal, instituted in 1952, was in-tended
to recognize an individual's "inherent
qualities of leadership and, of most importance,
the desire to make a success of the particular ac-tivity
and to make a success of Fairfield; to make
Fairfield University a truly great University, revered
by us of Fairfield, respected and admired by all
not of Fairfield."
Fran Kenneally, is receiving the Loyola Award
for his service to Fairfield and his attitude that
reflects the Jesuit tradition of Fairfield University.
Fran Kenneally has served Fairfield through
many activities, such as President of F.U.S.A.;
member of the Commencement Committee;
Honorary Degree Committee; Curriculum Com-mittee
and Academic Council. Fran has also
served as F.U.S.A. Vice President for Academ-ics,
as a member of the Student Legislative and
the University Council. Other activities include
WVOF, Rugby Club, Irish Society and Knights of
Columbus. Fran is currently serving as a mem-ber
of the Senior Giving Committee.
The breadth and depth of Fran's involvement
have made him an outstanding representative of
Fairfield. By his interest in student government,
Fran has made tremendous strides towards im-proving
the quality of life, as well as the image
of Fairfield.
Fran commented on receiving the award, "I am
proud but I did not think it would be given to me.
Others in the past had done so much in other
areas. I thought I was too narrow. There are lot
of people I have to think." The Boston College
High School graduate said that he will keep Fair-field
part of his life as graduate, pledging to be
an active alumnus in the future.
Maribeth Curtis is receiving her Student
Achievement Award for her involvement with dedi-cation
to the Fairfield University Playhouse, where
she has been the lead in numerous productions.
In addition, Maribeth has worked as the Play-house
Production Coordinator. Currently,
Maribeth is appearing as the lead in "The
Hostage."
The English Major from Braintree, Mass. has
been a first and third place winner in Circle K's
annual talent show. She is also the recipient of
the 1984 Klein Music Award for outstanding mu-sical
achievement in Studies and Performance.
Catherine Mulry a double major in English and
Economics is receiving her Student Achievement
Award for her leadership in the Fairfield Univer-sity
Campus Ministry Program. Her dedication
to the Jesuit ideals of social justice are evident
through her work in the Faith and Justice Club,
Adopt-Grandparent Program and as a Eucharis-tic
Minister. She has also participated at a soup
kitchen and prison outreach volunteer.
Other activities include a solo trip to Calcutta,
India to volunteer a month with Mother Theresa.
Catherine is also a Solomon Brothers Merit Scho-lar,
Economics Club Member and Field Hockey
Player. Mulry is from Bayshore, N.Y.
Delia Smith, a politics major from Fairfield is
receiving her Student Achievement Award for her
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According to university Provost Dr. John Ba-rone
the surveying is being done to help deter-mine
the cost and feasibility of the projects that
are outlined in the Master Plan of the university.
Said Barone, "We'll get some cost figures and
then be able to determine in terms of real dollars
what these projects are going to actually cost."
The area being surveyed is to be the location
of both a roadway and the Fine Arts Center. Said
Barone, "We want to see if we should put the road
in down there now or not. The area of heaviest
density (of pedestrian traffic) is between Canisius
and the Campus Center. By creating a loop down
at the bottom of the hill you can take some of the
traffic off of the road and increase the safety of
the area. That's what we want to emphasize."
Barone also added that before any work can
bedoneonanyofthe projects theTPZ (Town Plan-ning
and Zoning department) must approve of
them. In addition, this particular area is going to
also need the approval if the Wetlands commis-sion
because natural waterways will be affected
by the construction of the roadway.
Barone also emphasied the fact that none of
these projects will begin until the university has
enough gifts in capital. In the past the university
has borrowed to make up the difference between
the cost and the total of outside funding. Barone
commented, "This time we don't want to have to
do that."
Rubin-Hoffman Discuss Activism
by Chris Tyler
Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin squared off in
what was called the Yippie & Yuppie Debate at
Fairfield University and both called for the youth
of America to work to change the polictical sys-tem
of the United States.
The two men argue from appearantly opposite
points of view. While Rubin calls upon the Yup-pies
of the baby boom generation to secure jobs
of great importance and work for change from the
inside, Hoffman calls upon the activism of the six-ties
to be key ingredient to force the political lead-ers
to yield to the beliefs of the populus. Said
Rubin "It is the baby boom generation that will
transform society." He added, "As an activist you
may win a few battles but you can never change
anything until you occupy the White House." Said
Hoffman, "I'm not interested in chants and sing-ing
Beatles song, I'm interested in activism.
Both men were highly critical of President Rea-gan,
Rubin proclaimed that Reagan is no friend
of the entrepenuer and said also, "I think him mili-tary
policy is a disgrace." Hoffman criticized Rea-gan
for widening the cism between the rich and
poor and said of the president's foreign policy,
"Reagan is a peacemaker like Archbishop O'Con-nor
will go out and open an abortion clinic."
Rubin claimed that support for a Yuppie can-didate
for president would have been the key for
winning the 84 presidential election. "The big-gest
opportunity we have is the government of
the eighties and nineties: Gary Hart was just the
candidate that could have beaten Reagan, Mon-dale
reminded us too much of Hubert Humphrey."
But Hoffman however stated, "Gary Hart got more
support from his jock strap than Jerry Rubin."
Despite his support of Hoffman's activism,
Rubin stated that it was not the way to really
change the system. "I applaud Abbie Hoffman
for his activism, but I'm glad that those that
listened to him in the sixties have stopped in the
eighties," said Rubin. Hoffman countered by say-ing,
"Better active today than radio active
tomorrow."
Hoffman criticized Rubin for having a USA To-day
outlook. "He sees everytng as up beat as he
jogs thru Manhattan's upper East Side. His atti-tudes
are as narrow as his tie." Rubin however,
criticized Hoffman for his archaic beliefs. "This
debate is between the past and the future. I'm
up here against those stuck in the thought pat-ternsTtf
the past", stated Rubin.
Jerry Rubin and Abbie Hoffman squared off last week in what was termed the Yippie Yuppie
debate. While Rubin advocated working from positions within the "system',' Hoffman proclaimed
activism to be the key to changing the problems of society. [Photo by Michelle Byrd]
Mitch Buonaguro has been announced as
the new basketball coach. Press conference
10:00 a.m. today in the Oak Room.