The Griffin: volume 73, issue 11 - Dec. 6, 2002

              Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., Canisius President was present with college benefactor Chester Stranczek for the rededication of "Chet and Dianne have been wonderful supporters of Canisius College and we are most grateful for this generous gift," Cooke said. "The renovations of [Koessler] are the next step in putting the College's athletic program on a new course. It will give Canisius students an outstanding facility and will also provide the College with a platform from which to promote the College's basketball program and numerous other academic programs that are housed in the building." The renovations to the facility enlarged the seating capacity from 1,200 to 2,100 and replaced wooden bleachers with permanently backed seats. Sports fans will also have more foot room. The lighting was gymnasium, which houses both men's and women's basketball programs along with the volleyball team. The project cost a total of $1.2 million. Stranczek gave the College a $1 million donation to aid in financing the renovations of the Koessler Athletic Center prior to the men's basketball home opener Saturday, Nov. 23. Koessler rededicated By Eric DuVall Managing Editor Improvement Corp. Every year over the holiday break, Campus Ministry offers the Ignatian Retreat This is a quiet retreat that focuses a lot on the individual and his or her spiritual direction. Each retreatant works alone and with a spiritual director to help the person reach a point in their spirituality where they hope to be. The dates this year are Jan. 8-12. it is like to live in such a place. Other students will be working at a nursing home for Asian immigrants. Two other students will learn about immigration by working on processing housing for newcomers to the country. The final two students will be working for North Manhattan By Stephanie Kortan Editorial Page Editor Students plan winter break service trips Campus Ministry is also planning many events for the upcoming semester including the Alternative Spring Break trip. This year the program is accepting 85 students and there are still positions open. They will be traveling to new locations this spring. Normally, the team goes to the Appalachia region of Kentucky. In March 2003 the team will be split among five different areas. Four of those will be in the Appalachia region, but separate from each other. While there they will stay with students from other schools in volunteer centers. The other group will be staying at the University of Detroit at Mercy. This school is in session at the time the students are residing so they will get to meet many of the residents. Food will be provided by church groups and they will have one meal with the Jesuit Volunteer Corp. Appalachia is founded on four cornerstones; service, simple living, reflection and prayer and community. During the week of March 9-15 Canisius students will live out the A number of students will be working at various middle schools tutoring and assisting teachers during their stay in NYC. Six other students will be dispersed among shelters, one for the homeless and one for women. They will serve meals and learn what Two students will be going to North Central Bronx Hospital to work intheER. This is a very high volume hospital where many of the Sept 11 victims were taken. While school will be out of session for Christmas, Campus Ministry will be busy serving others in New York City. The students will work in the city in various areas. Campus Ministry offers this opportunity to any students who are interested—this year 36 have signed up. The students will be in NYC from Jan. 4 through Jan. 11. Some of the places the students will be working are Mercy Center, which is a shelter for women and children. Here, nine students will be tutoring, working on crafts and planning after school programs. The Mercy Center is in the Bronx. Five other students will go to St. Ignatius Parish in Brooklyn. Canisius has sent students to this parish in the past to work on repairs that the parish does not have time to do. They will be working on the church again this year. see Service page 2 see Dedication page 2 Communication studies professor Dr. Charles Wigley has been doing some unprecedented research on the jury selection process. His work has been cited as a model for good research. To learn more, see Joe Mancino's article on page 2. There has been an increase in student responses to articles in The Griffin this past semester. Go to page 13 and read why the student body should start broadening their concerns and expressing their ideas on more campus-wide issues. Have you ever been curious about Petey, the Golden Griffin mascot? Sports Editor Katie Schlientz got an exclusive interview with Petey, himself. The article can be found on page 13. Not sure if you should see the new play by Little Theatre? Read Webmaster Carly Cummings' review of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown on page 8 to find out. Go. Now! Look at it! Canisius College, Buffalo. NY Volume LXXIII. Number 11 xiMn c"Srn"" Friday, December 6. 2002 L I HJBB 1 _J PETE KOCH Because of structural damage ill the ceiling of a second floor bedroom, this house at 70 Eastwood PI. will be closed for the spring semester so that repairs can be made to it. Eastwood house closed for repairs Work scheduled to begin during winter break be relocated to another apartment, according to Pilato, who said he's not yet sure where that will be. McCafferty said they will most likely be moved to the new Delavan Townhouses. Repair work will begin on the house over the coming winter break. Pilato said he would rather have the students moved out as soon as possible to begin work on the ceiling "so there isn't an obr'motion of the quality of life of the students while all this work goes on." He also said that the occupants will have the opportunity to give their preference as to where they would like to be moved. Additionally, Pilato offered them moving vans and storage boxes. McCafferty and Kalfas said Pilato has been very helpful in helping them with the situation. The cost difference between their current house and whatever new residence they get moved to will be taken care of by residence life, McCafferty said. Kalfas said six calls were placed for work orders, which are filed through the office of Residence Life and carried out by the Physical By David Hill News Editor Buffalo—set in stone The sculptured bison on the corners of the Market Arcade—the only historic, covered shopping arcade—demonstrates the civic pride in Buffalo that was promoted in the early years of the 20th century. week (next Friday) and do not plan on returning to it at all for the spring semester. The students will The campus owned house at 70 Eastwood PL will be closed for repairs needed due to structural deterioration in the roof, said A1 Pilato, associate director of Residence Life. Pilato said the wooden joists in the ceiling just below the attic that covers the second floor bedroom area are rotted due to the age of the wood and wear and tear on the house. The house is over 50 years old, Pilato said, and "I think time and weather has taken its toll" One of the six occupants of the house, junior Hugh McCafferty, said they noticed several months ago that water would come down the wall through the second floor bedroom window whenever it rained. "The wall is kind of buckling," McCafferty said. "It looks just like a milk carton if you pushed it in." Another occupant, junior Chris Kalfas, said "The wall is [sagging and] coming out at you." McCafferty said they will have to move all of their belongings out of the house by the end of finals see House page 2 INSIDE C.l Buscaglia Following the completion of Koessler's renovations, made possible by a donation of $1 million, the athletic center was rededicated in a ceremony on Nov. 23. CAMPUS MINIISTRY Canisius students Cara Fininzio (left) and Becky Jones take part in an alternative spring break in McCarr, KY. Service projects allow students to give a helping hand where it is needed. 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