The Griffin: volume 69, issue 11 - Nov. 13, 1998

              Other suggested ways of being As one of Alpha Kappa Psi's goals is to be conscious of and willing to commit to service projects, the group decided to help Canisius' endeavor to promote an improved relationship by helpingneigborhood members who are ill or experiencing some difficult times. much work to do and couldn't get the project off the ground." ister of Campus Ministry and Albert Pilato, assistant director of Residence Life. Two years ago, Matthew Mulville, director ofResidence Life, wanted to help the relationship between the college and Hamlin Park by extending services to the members of the community. "Unfortunately," Van Volkenburg ex- See Alpha Kappa Psi page 5 Finals are rapidly approaching and the library becomes a haven for the studious. Viewpoints columnist Kristy Mangione takes on the issue of proper library manners.page 7 Hamlin Park fashion show deemed sign of mutual respect by Karen Helgeson Griffin Editor in Chief Meet BPO conductor Aire Lipinsky. Griffin Managing Editor Jennifer Gorczynski had a chance to chat with this local talent. page 8 Features book reviewer Adam Hofmann is a fan of Kurt Vonnegut's latest. Do you think you could be, too? page 9 Features' own Chad "Ebert" Spaulding offers his expert opinion on the films that will be be in theatres come Turkey Day. page 10 page 14 page 16 page 18 Photo by PATRICK DRAWN Alpha Sigma Nu's concert to benefit VIVE I-a Casa attracted a crowd of about 150 to the Cultural Center on Friday, Nov. 6. The audience was treated to musical performances put on by Cunisius faculty and students. In excess of $700 was raised to help the center, which assists refugees applying for political asylum in Canada. After an opening song performed by the Canisius College Gospel Ensemble, Hamlin Park Community and Taxpayer's Association, Inc. President Margaret Strasner greeted the crowd, an- Members of the Hamlin Park community and Canisius College gathered together in the Richard E. Winters Student Center last Saturday, Nov. 7, to celebrate the Hamlin Park Community and Taxpayer's Association Annual Fashion Show. The evening, full of food, fun and fashion, was deemed a success by all. Circle K reaches for the stars by Jennifer Gorczynski Griffin Managing Editor The Canisius Ice Griffs netted their first point in the MAAC. Check out how they did it on... It's basketball time and coach Mike MacDonald has an optimistic view about the season. Read about it on... This past weekend, six members of Canisius College Circle K traveled to the annual New York Speaking Conference in Lake George, New York. This conference, with the theme of "Reach For the Stars," brought together nearly 200 Circle K members from across the state for a weekend of learn- On Friday evening, the Governor's Project, which involves collecting can tabs to help send kidney patients to a summer camp, was brought to life through a member's speech about her experience working at the camp, which will benefit from the district's generosity.ing, fellowship, service, and fun Saturday was filled with both workshops and service. Topics Conference attendees were also able to meet and speak with International Circle K President, Kathy Lerner and International ranged from building a stronger club to dynamic ice breakers, and even meditation techniques. After the sessions, participants gathered to create cards for various childrens' organizations throughout the state. See Circle K page 5 by Meredith Christman Assistant News Editor The Kara Rehbaum era has ended. New women's basketball head coach Mike DeCillis is ready for the challenge. Find out what he is all about on... News 1-5 Editorial 5 Viewpoints 6-7 Features 8-12 Sports 13-20 Fr. Cooke then took the floor, expressing his pleasure at being present. "The college is happy to He continued, stating that Fr. Cooke has "listened and learned and had the courage and wisdom to act...he is my friend and your friend." Special guest, Hon. Hugh B. Scott, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, introduced guest speaker Fr. Cooke, giving a brief outline of Fr. Cooke's academic background. "He has committed himself to the pursuit of truth," declared Scott, speaking of Fr. Cooke's "dedicated work with Canisius College, the City of Buffalo and its surrounding neighborhood.""Canisius College is a part of the Hamlin Park Community," Strasner affirmed. "I Holding the Fashion Show at Canisius College] is a wonderful exchange of respect for one another." Strasner continued, thanking God for sending Canisius College President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. to the community, deeming him "...a man we can work with." nouncing, "My friends, residents, cohorts, and all those who have opposed us, you are welcome tonight."vacant. The money will also provide the funds to upgrade the Food Bank's current computer system as well as to expand the docking bays where organizations pick up their food. The expansion of the loading area would allow food to be loaded into vehicles inside. Currently, pickups are loaded into vehicles outside of the building and becomes very difficult when there is inclement weather. This year's Capital Campaign is being led by co-chairpersons Laura A. Zaepfel, Manager of Corporate Communications for Uniland Development Company, and Drew J. Cerza, President of the RMI Group, Inc. WNY food bank begins capital campaign until the end of the year, hopes to raise the million dollars needed in order to perform some necessary layout changes in the two buildings which the Food Bank currently occupies.These changes would allow the Food Bank to become more efficient in its distribution of food to neighborhood pantries and other organizations. According to Bud Coleman of the Food Bank, the changes will include expanding the main Food Bank building in order to move all of its offices into one building. The second building which the Food Bank currently also occupies would then become See Fashion Show page 3 This campaign, which will run The Food Bank currently serves over91,000 people per year through distribution to 422 agencies in Erie, Niagara, • Cattaraugus, and Chatauqua counties. Last year approximately ten million pounds of food were distributed from the facility.The Food Bank of Western New York recently kicked off their 1998 one million dollar Capital Campaign in attempts to competently handle the increased number of people who rely on donations for food. Volume LXIX Number 11 November 13, 1998 Alpha Kappa Psi is doing what's neighborly "Serving the Canisius Community Since 1933 " by Marisa Loffredo Griffin News Editor page 6 Swing is back and all over Buffalo. Increase your knowledge of the history of its musical form by checking out Brian Emerson's viewpoint on... Alpha Kappa Psi, the co-ed professional business fraternity at Canisius College, is working on the "Be-A-Good-Neighbor Program" in cooperation with Rev. J. Peter Conroy, S.J., director of Student Development, J. Joseph Van Volkenburg, associate campus min- Services such as shoveling snow, plained, "Residence Life had too raking leaves, changing hghtbulbs and periodically checking on the general well-being of a Hamlin Park neighbor were some of the suggested activities, courtesies that can be extended by students who want to help, but who have busy lives of their own. INSIDE INDEX