The Griffin: volume 63, issue 11 - Dec. 4, 1992

              Connell proves to be 'blunt and direct' DURHAM, NC- "Tough defense, tough players, tough team." Those were the words of sophomore shooting guard Damone James, following Tuesday evening's season-opening basketball game against the two-time defending National Champion Duke Blue Devils. The game was, as expected, a blowout. The Blue Devils used their superior talent and experience to overpower the "Baby Griffs," but there were a number of positives for Canisius in the 110-62 thrashing which look place at Cameron Indoor Stadium. First and foremost on this list was the play of forward Darrell Barley. The 6'6" freshman from Rochester was nothing short of spectacular. He led the Griffs in points with 17,including8-12from the field, Despite playing in only his first game as a col Iegiate, in perhaps the toughest building in the country to play in, Barley committed but one Finance Committee chair reacts to pressure See (J riff.? page 2 The Griffs did not fold however, with James going back-door for an easy lay-up and the game was tied. The learns traded buckets, and Canisius stole the ball away, bringing it up the court with the chance to take the lead. Fortunately for Canisius, Craig "Showtime" Wise found Barley with an alley-oop which gave the Griffs what would prove to be their only lead of the ball game. The Griffs surprised the nearcapacity crowd early by staying close. After Duke's Grant Hill scored 11 seconds in, many voiced the opinion that it was all over. The student section, in fact, began to chant "go start the bus." "It was everything that I would expect. You know what you arc going to come into down here in Durham," commented junior point guard Dana Johnson, of the crowd. "I thought we handled it well, being as young as we arc." by Heather Williams Griffin News Reporter Connell began her address by thanking those faculty members who "loyalties were strained" due to the firing of Rev. Edmund G. Ryan, S J. Photo by ERIC JORDAN growth and change at a Dec. 1 meeting with the faculty. INDEX by Joan Good Griffin Copy Staff Photo by ERIC BA1TCHMAN Finance Committee Chair Lou Zambrio has been widely criticized for his insulting demeanor. Just achieving the necessary The USA approved the constitution of the Philosophy Club. The former Philosophy Club has been defunct for approximately eight years. Dr. John Zeis, club adviser and associate professor of philosophy, explained that the club would feature "presentations, discussions and guest lecturers" about philosophical ideas. Junior Sen. Katie Smith introduced a resolution to extend the library hours during the last week of classes and finals. Smith's survey of students revealed that "87 percent of the respondents would take advantage of' the extended hours. The recommended hours are: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.- 2 a.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. The Undergraduate Student Association (USA) approved a resolution to extend library hours at Tuesday 's meeting. The senate also voted to accept the Philosophy Club's constitution and to dismiss Junior Sen. Joe Brady. See USA page 3 Connell has adopted an 'open door policy' for all members of faculty, staff and students, asking, however, that individuals make an appointment to see her beforehand. Regular meetings with deans, department chairs and directors have been instituted in order to facilitate a smooth transition. She will meet on a weekly basis with She encouraged all faculty members to "think in larger terms,""to take risks" and "to experiment" with other faculties and fields of education in order for the College to grow. "Business as usual will not provide the means to make 'business as usual' better," Connell stated, regarding the implementation of new goals for the institution. had served in the interim before her appointment. Since her arrival, she has been busy perusing faculty files and annual reports and meeting with department deans in order to obtain a clear picture of the College and its needs. She staled that she is impressed with the loyalty of students and faculty and finds Canisius a "very warm and welcoming place." News 1 - 3, 9 Editorial 4 Letters 4 Cartoon 4 Viewpoints 5 Kaleidoscope 6-8 Sports 10-12 Classifieds 10 She stated that she has no hidden agenda and views her appointment as the "unintended outcome" of the troubled events of the past year, where A poised and polished Vice President of Academic Affairs spoke for the first time to the collective CanLsius College faculty on Dec. 1 in the Student Center Auditorium. Dr. Joan Connell is concerned about the "present conditions and future needs of the College" and calls her approach to these concerns "blunt and direct." Dining with Dave: Wings! (see page 6) Pizza thief caught red-handed (see page 9) biMG! Call the trainer! (see page 11) VOLUME LXIII, NUMBER 11 #f theGriffin Serving the Canisius Community Since 1933 B| ■ » x x - jr " s N V  -5 ,< 5 maj =~fH B*» * 'I .'j^ fit fi \ m \ v - Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Joan Connell stresses the need to be open to FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4,1992 Griffs 4dukecT in Durham by Scott A. Gwilt Griffin Sports Editor See Faculty page 3 "It was pretty scary out there, seeing the crowd, the band," he said. "I think a lot of us were nervous."lone turnover in 33 minutes of play. "As a team we need 10 work on Grant Hill led Duke with 28 points, while Cherokee Parks added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Bobby Hurley had 17 points and led both teams with 10 assists. For Canisius, Wise and James each contributed 16 points, while Johnson led the team with seven assists. The Griffs were out-re - bounded 38-24, and had but 21 turnovers compared to Duke's 16. From then on, the outcome was academic and the GrilTs went into the locker room trail ing by the score of 60-28. As the old adage states,.. and then Depression set in." Duke went on a 21-0 run, which included six lay-ups and four trips to the freethrow line. Duke then outscorcd Canisius 28-14 to take a 32-20 advantage with 8:56 remaining. Wise then canned a three-pointer and was fouled in the process by Thomas Hill. Wise made the free-throw to complete the four-point play and bring Canisius to within eight. Sophomore Craig "Showtime" Wise drives past Duke's Grant Hill and Antonio Lang at Tuesday's season opener in Durham, NC. ph<*>b,scorra.gwu.t