The Griffin: volume 73, issue 04 - Oct. 4, 2002

              Students agreed that they did not want the ceremony held at the Koessler Athletic Center and preferred a venue at SUNY at Buffalo that could accommodate a larger attendance. The problem arose shortly after last year's graduation, when administration discovered that the Niagara Falls Convention Center, the location of graduation for the past couple of years, would be turned into a casino. See Graduation page 2 INSIDE The etching is going to be placed on the wall by the first landing, where students pass through the double glass doors leading to the upstairs and downstairs levels, said Rev. Michael Tunney, S.J., Chair of the Fine Arts department and the art consultant for the project. He said it is a perfect location for the etching because the shape of the wall "emphasizes the horizontality of the [etching's] format," and it will be easily seen by all who walk into the library. Rodriguez and Bellini began What's unique about Rojas' piecfc titled Con El Mismo Ritmo (With the Same Rhythm), is that he created it specifically for the College. It is an etching that will be permanently placed in the library, according to seniors Benny Rodriguez and Mark Bellini—the student coordinators who were in charge of the project that ultimately brought Rojas' work to the College. The College will receive a very special gift of artwork from artist Agustin Rolando Rojas, Monday, Oct. 7 at 12:30 p.m. at an unveiling reception in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. Bucki also said that having such a work permanently on display represents a "move in the direction of greater and richer diversity" by the College. That is one of the key reasons for bringing Rojas' work here, said Rodriguez and Bellini. Tunney described Rojas' Director of Campus Ministry, Rev. John P. Bucki, S.J., has seen Rojas' etching and called it a "great" piece that "expresses the vitality and life that's so inherent in the Latino/a culture." Bucki described the theme of Rojas' etching as "movement in dance," adding that the colors are "strikingly vibrant." The Canisius Latino/a Art Committee and the Friends of the Office of Multicultural Programs Advisory Board then decided to commission Rojas, who was born in La Habana, Cuba, to create this unique piece for the College. working on this project two years ago, in an effort to find an artist whose work offers a representation of Latino/a culture. This past summer, Rodriguez and Sababu Norris, director of the Office of Multicultural Programs, visited Rojas at his current residence in Toronto to speak with him and view some of his work. See Art page 2 To date, the College owns 19 houses that accommodate 106 students. These houses are located on Glendale Avenue, Eastwood Avenue, Florida Street, Humbolt Parkway and Hughes Avenue. The first year the school purchased DAN FALKNER Work is needed on some aspects of the neighborhood college housing. The College offers many different forms of housing ranging from typical dorms for freshmen to the newly built apartment-style Delavan Townhouses. Eighteen years ago Canisius began purchasing houses in the neighborhood and allowing students to live in them. four houses on Eastwood Avenue. Regardless of where the house is located the cost is the same: $1855 per semester. There are many reasons why students choose off-campus houses according to A1 Pilato, Associate Director of Residence Life "They have more freedom because there aren't staff members living there. Some chose for cost because it's cheaper and some, like Florida Street choose for location. We get a lot of athletes and athletic training majors because of its proximity to Koessler." The students who choose this type of housing are responsible for their own technology. This means they pay for cable, Internet and phone. However, heat, electric, water and garbage are included. Students from an Eastwood home chose living off campus because of the privacy it provided and the feeling of living on their own. By Stephanie Kortan Editorial Page Editor Students cite need for housing repairs "It feels more like home. We have all the privacy we want; it's our own separate distinct structure," senior Hugh McCafferty said. Further, it is the cheapest place to live and five out of the six students have resident scholarships, which covers the expense of living there. Despite this privilege of living on one's own there were many snags encountered upon moving in. "There was serious disrepair of the house. When I moved in, my bedroom window leaked and most of the furniture provided was garbage so we had to spend money to replace a lot of it," said senior Matt Lukens. Junior Mike Green added, "All the kitchen shelves are busted and the dressers too." When these students moved into their six -person house they found only enough furniture for five residents. However, upon calling Canisius, more furniture was quickly brought to the residence. Another complaint of the students was not having access to their spacious back yard. "It is gated off for safety reasons but we think it would be better if the gates were kept to the far end of the yard while still allowing us access. Plus there is It has recently been brought to the attention of the school that graduation might be held in Koessler. Read the E-board's thoughts on this issue on page 6. The daughter of New York State Governor George Pataki recently visited the campus to speak on her father's behalf. Turn to page 4 to find out what she had to say. Two of our own took a trip to the theater recently. See page 8 for their review of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Also, check out Homecoming pictures on the same page. The volley ball team notched a 3-1 victory over Binghamton last weekend. For more about the match, as well as profiles of seniors Kelly Sieber and JennyDeBee, check out page 13 TODAY'S ©tiffin Canisius College. Buffalo. NY Volume LXXIII. Number 4 Friday. October 4. 2002 Graduation concerns loom ahead Seniors suggest off campus location for ceremony By Katie Schlientz Sports Editor A forum was held Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge to acknowledge the seniors' opinions about the location of graduation. The e-mail specified several locations, but focused on the use of Koessler. The use of Koessler promoted two options for the seniors—to combine the three schools and graduate together, leaving only two tickets per situation and the forum, The students that attended the forum all stressed that they did not want to split the schools, but also did not want to limit their tickets to two per senior. "Neither of these options is a pleasant situation," Dr. Nelson, Vice President for Academic Affairs, said. "If someone could come up with a better option, we would like to know about it." separate ceremony for the Schools of Business, Education and Human Services. By David Hill Assistant News Editor See Housing page 5 In about two weeks, another forum will be held for seniors where the decision will be announced. Nelson will pass on the student consensus to the President's Cabinet at the next Board of Trustees meeting Oct. 21. The problem will be discussed and a decision will be made shortly after. Nelson and the other members of the panel stressed that they would try and do whatever would make the students happy. On both sides of the issue, the size of the building was stressed and not the location. Everyone seated on the panel was open to suggestions. One student recommended a venue at SUNY at Buffalo, such as the Alumni Arena. Artist to unveil unique work senior, or separate the schools allowing six tickets per senior. Two commencement ceremonies would then be held—one for the College of Arts and Sciences and a Student Senate President Katie McCarthy sent an e-mail Sept. 24 to all the seniors informing them of the School Spirit Reigns DANFALKNER Homecoming King Chris Luthi and Queen Susan Anderson were crowned at this past weekend's festivities, which also coincided with Parent's Weekend. For more Homecoming highlights, see page 8. GARY BOSTWICK Dr. Herb Nelson, Vice President for Academic Affairs, addressed student questions on Wednesday concerning the location of the upcoming graduation NlWi i mm 6 LtfUM 8 mm i6