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Contents : Volume XV No. 28 October 2004 P RO D U C E D B Y A N D F O R T H E S T U D E N T S O F QU E E N S B O RO U G H C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E "The Crisis of Modernish" Explored QCC Art Gallery Presents An American Odyssey 1945-1980 September 2004 (Bayside) On October 24 2004 the QCC Art Gallery/CUNY will present the sole U.S. exhibition of An American Odyssey 1945-1980 Debating Modernism . The noteworthy exhibition curated by Stephen Foster will showcase works from some of the most significant artists of the 20th century including: Jim Dine Willem de Kooning Franz Kline Andy Warhol George Segal Sol Le Witt Mark Rothko Richard Pousette-Dart Robert Motherwell Frank Stella Roy Lichtenstein Louise Nevelson An American Odyssey examines the early avant-garde movements in the United States which reached maturity after the definitive shift of the world's artistic center from Paris to New York following World War II. This unique survey of works from public and private collections will re-examine American art post World War II and its relationship to modernism and competing art movements such as Abstract Expressionism Pop Art PostPainterly Abstraction New Realism Assemblage and Environments and Minimalism. Many of the exhibition's featured artists lived and worked in New York. "In curating this exhibition an attempt has been made to re-examine the past in terms of how it contributed to defining the historical present " said Curator Stephen Foster. "Competing art movements are re-examined as a series of exchanges that express "the crisis of modernism" and the strategies and means by which artists and critics of various positions attempted to transact and formulate a new relationship of art to society." Such a show has not been mounted in the U.S. in nearly thirty years. An American Odyssey opened in Madrid to much acclaim this spring at the prestigious Circulo de Bellas Artes a major arts and cultural institution in Spain. Following its run at other Spanish venues in Salamanca and La Coruna An American Odyssey will arrive in Bayside for its U.S. run through January 13 2005. "We are entering a new era for the arts on our campus. An American Odyssey is our invitation to the community to explore with us the full depth of the cultural programming right here at QCC " said Dr. Eduardo Marti President of Queensborough Community College. The Gallery is presenting An American Odyssey in celebration of its reopening following a two-year renovation project. The Gallery also will present a corresponding lecture series featuring Curator Stephen Foster and renowned art critics Dore Ashton Donald Kuspit and John Yau. "An American Odyssey represents our continuing commitment to forge international partnerships such as this with Circulo de Bellas Artes" said Faustino Quintanilla QCC Art Gallery Director. "The show reflects the depth of our Gallery's program and our hope to reach diverse audiences throughout the borough and on our own campus." The QCC Art Gallery's permanent collection focuses on three primary areas: works of contemporary American artists works of Hispanic artists Continued on page 3 QCC Art Gallery under construction QCC Art Gallery Reopens October 27 2004 Voting Empowers the Young When They Choose to Vote BY TIFFANY N. RICHARDS On Tuesday November 2 2004 registered voters will participate in an important election one that will be discussed continuously on the news the presidential election of 2004. This is an especially important election because so many crucial issues are really affecting young people like education health and the war in Iraq. This issues rest on each candidate's opposing viewpoint which may change the direction of this country's future. Today in America the youth that are eligible to vote do not. In fact young people make up approximately 14 percent of our population but only 5 percent vote whereas the elderly make up 16 percent of the population and 33 percent of the votes cast. According to many web sites the research shows that the elderly are the biggest percentage to vote. Most young people do not vote because they do not understand what the details in the issues are. Young people also do not understand that some of the issues may concern them. There are many ways to become informed by specific organizations put together specifically for young people for example Campaign for Young Voters Campus Compact Smackdown Your Vote! Youth Coalition and MTV's Choose or Lose. These are just a few of the many organizations but they all have the same things in common to inform young people about their political rights the differences between the candidates that are running and to teach young people that they have a voice the right to express it and let it be heard. Before 1971 the minimum age to vote was twenty-one that year the Constitution was amended (#26) to the minimum age of eighteen. It did not make young people enthusiastic to vote. In 2000 only 50.7 percent of eighteen to twenty-four year olds were registered to vote and of those only 36.1 percent voted. There has been a decline in the number of young people in certain ethnic groups. Young African-American votes increased until 1984 then declined drastically also declining in votes are young Hispanics and young Asian Americans. Young single people and the young people with higher education are more inclined to vote. Despite the fact that a lot of young people do not vote some young people have wielded a lot of power with their voting. For example according to www.voteforamerica.org 150 U.C. Berkeley stuContinued on page 3 INSIDE COMMUNIQU West Side Stadium . . . . . . . pg. 3 Hispanic Heritage Month . . . pg. 4 Labor Day Parade . . . . . . . . pg. 5 Advisement. . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 6 Terrorists in Russia . . . . . . . . pg. 7 Student Discounts . . . . . . . . . pg. 7 College Cheating . . . . . . . . pg. 8 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 9 Day Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 10 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 12 2 Queensborough Communiqu October 2004 COMMUNIQU Humanities Building Room 428 56th Ave. and Springfield Blvd. Bayside N.Y. 11364 (718) 631-6302 QUEENSBOROUGH EDITORIALS These editorials represent the opinion of the Editorial Board of Communiqu which is solely responsible for its contents. These are not necessarily the views of the Queensborough Community College administration and staff. Communiqu welcomes any letters or editorials for the population of QCC. Submit work to Communiqu H-428. The Editorial Board reserves the right to edit letters for spatial needs and grammatical accuracy. Co m m u n i q u S t a f f Natalia Bolivar Adrienne Chan Danielle Copper Marlene Cruz Jeniene Daley Tracy D. Rusley D. Jennifer Estrada Jasmine Gerald Gary Giorgobiani Erika King Mina Lim Colette Livingston Abraham S. Mazloumi Pascale Mevs Razia Mohamed Carlos Moreno Anthony Nowich A. Perez Tiffany Richards Ronny Rodriquez Jehimy Romero Staff Reporter Elizabeth Teitelbaum Two Presidential Candidates Campaign Long and Hard BY CARLOS MORENO While sixteen candidates began the presidential race for 2004 two will remain in the running. We also know that America has two choices: Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush. As of today the competition between the two has been close and the final result of this election may be very uncertain. The United States has passed through many tests and has experienced unexpected tragedies in the last four years. america is expecting a new leader that will change the future of our nation considering how hard it has been for many Americans to heal. America's youth has become aware of the power in voting and are more involved in voting today than in previous elections. They have realized that it is important to vote. Thanks to many awareness campaigns organized by media sources such as television cable and newspapers more young people intend to cast their votes in this race. Yet how much power do we really have Can we really make a difference do the american people really decide who goes into office I guess there are many questions and perhaps answers but we'll just have to rely on faith that soon enough our nation will change and for the benefit of its people. With the campaign coming into its final weeks the pressure for the candidates grows and the entire country is anticipating that America's new leader will change the future of he nation. These are the words of our President given during the Republican National Convention (Aug. 30Sept. 2): "the freedom of many and the future security of our nation now depend on us. And tonight my fellow Americans I ask you to stand with me." Senator Kerry's words from the Democratic National Conventions were: "Write the next great chapter of America's history. America can do better and help is on the way." Both sound promising and convincing. There are so many issues that need to be dealt with. When will the war end Is the education system going to change Will taxes go up or down Will the elder Americans benefit from this election Our country needs a change soon. Many Americans worry that if George W. Bush gets re-elected the war in Iraq will not end and others are worried that if Senator Kerry wins that if indeed he becomes president that American will flee Iraq and the war on terror will cease to continue leaving the terrorists free to commit future atrocities. According to the evidence to date Bush's administration has failed in almost every aspect of positive development in the long run. Will America be in the hands of George W. Bush for another four years or will America enter a new era in which Senator John Kerry will lead Many Americans are worried due to the uncertain future of the United States. When we meticulously observe the progress that the United States has had since Bush came to office we can come to the conclusion that thee Bush administration has not only failed but it has also caused a tremendous economic slump from which america may take years to recover. The United States of America has always been a strong nation with hard-working people. Better times will soon come to the country and its people. We americans should maintain the faith that haw held us together so far. although nobody knows what is going to be the outcome of the 2004 election speculations predictions and assumptions have ben made but in reality we will not know until November 2 2004 who will be the candidate to be inaugurated in January 2005. Adviser Linda Reesman Don't just READ all about JOIN THE NEWSPAPER STAFF Call Prof. Reesman at 718-631-6302 We need: REPORTERS REVIEWERS ARTISTS PHOTOGRAPHERS Queensborough Communiqu October 2004 3 West Side Stadium Plans Create Controversy Among New Yorkers BY RUSLEY D. Can you imagine the 2012 Olympic Games in New York City Well with the proposal that our Mayor Michael Bloomberg is recommending for a new West Side Stadium this may be a reality. But the plans for the stadium do not go unopposed. The biggest opponent facing the West Side Stadium is just seven blocks away the Madison Square Garden owner as well as the New York City Police Department. Mayor Michael Bloomberg remarked "The whole West Side complex including the stadium is the economic future of our city. The Olympics is a separate thing. You will not get the Olympics unless you have a world-class stadium." Those in favor of this new stadium argue that the new stadium will help to develop a part of the city in need of growth. With the West Side Stadium going through its reinvention a stadium will make many plans that are pending a thing of the present such as an extension of the No. 7 line that runs from Main Street Flushing to 42nd Street Times Square. The stadium would also create new jobs as well as improve transportation argue the proponents of the plan. However one west side resident opposed to the plan Sheree Sanol commented "Congestion pollution the crime think about the extra police. Even the police don't want this because they know it is going to be an extra burden on them." In addition the opposition to the West Side Stadium focused on an outdated plan made in the 1990's. This plan was originated before September 11th and does not take into account the effect the event had on the city as a whole. The cost of building a new stadium will be at about $1.4 billion. But don't think the city will be fronting this bill alone. The New York Jets whose team would benefit from the new stadium will be contributing $800 million to show that the city will not just be carrying this project on its back and the city will contribute about $600. Moreover with contracts pending for our New York Police Department and New York's finest many New Yorkers would rather the money be spent on paying the most overworked and underpaid in the city than on building a new stadium. There are also other plans to bring the Olympics to New York in 2012 such as rebuilding a stadium such as Shea Stadium which if looked at would be less costly and bring much needed jobs back to the Queens community. More recent information suggests that many New Yorkers will not have to worry about a new West Side Stadium now that Paris despite the infamous French judge is the 2012 leader heading into the stretch. Madrid is second but with Barcelona having been the 1992 site the International Olympic Committee is unlikely to go to Spain twice in 20 years. London is a distant West Stide Stadium third Moscow a tiring Design fifth and New York is fading to fourth so it does not look too promising that New York will have a new West Side Stadium anytime soon. (Source for quotes: Eyewitness News: 7Online.com Tuesday September 28 2004) Art Gallery Continued from page 1 and works representing the art of Africa. Other highlights of this impressive and eclectic collection include works by several distinguished American women artists Danny Lyon's photo chronicles of the Student Non-Violence Coordinating Committee's civil rights efforts (1962-64) the archives of the David Herbert Gallery and the Wyppenswah Collection (a photographic documentation of the American Indian presence on Long Island). The QCC Gallery also houses an extensive research library which is a pivotal part of the Gallery's commitment to serve the community by supporting its educational outreach efforts. Beginning October 24 2004 the Gallery will be open Tues. 10-5 Wed. & Thurs. 10-7 Fri 10-5. Sat. & Sun 12-5 Mondays the gallery is closed. It is free to the public and located at 222-05 56th Avenue in Bayside. For further information and directions visit www.qccartgallery.org or call (718) 631-6396. Editor's note: A media preview of An American Odyssey will be held on Thursday October 21 2004 at 11:00 AM. Voting Empowers the Young Continued from page 1 dents met with 110 officials in the State Assembly and Senate lobby issues affecting all students in California. With the amount of 15 million dollars California provided the first ever funding for lowincome student housing. To register to vote you must fill out a Voter Registration Form. You can get a Registration Form from New York City libraries Post Offices and DMVs. Your form must be delivered or mailed twenty-five days prior to the next election in order for it to be valid for that election. If for some reason you are unable to make it to the polls you can apply for an Absentee Ballot. An Absentee Ballot is a form of voting through the mail but you must apply for it! This a great way to vote if you are on vacation disabled or think you are going to be too busy to get to the polls. If you choose to vote by Absentee Ballot it must be mailed in before or post marked one week before the election date. To find out how to apply for an Absentee Ballot you can call the Board of Elections in the City of New York at (718) 730-6730 or 1-866VOTE-NYC or visit them on the web at www.vote.nyc.ny.us. Although past statistics show disappointing turnouts in this election campaign watchers are optimistic about a greater turnout among the young. 4 Queensborough Communiqu October 2004 El Mes de la Herencia Hispana POR NATALIA BOLIVAR El Mes de la Herencia Hispana se celebra cada a o con el prop sito de resaltar la contribuci n pol tica econ mica social y cultural de los hispanos en los Estados Unidos. La celebraci n se lleva acabo desde el 15 de septiembre hasta el 15 de octubre. Este periodo de septiembre a octubre fue elegido como el Mes de la Herencia Hispana ya que pa ses como Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Mexico y Chile obtuvieron su independencia. Est es la nica celebraci n que re ne gente de Espa a del Caribe de Norte Centro y Sur Am rica. En este mes los hispanos disfrutan de sus ra ces y se sienten cerca de sus tierras mientras que otros conocen un poco m s de la cultura. Lo que muchos no saben es que m s de 35.3 millones de hispanos habitan en los Estados Unidos y ahora constituyen la mayor minor a. Para ser m s exactos la palabra "Hispano" abarca 20 pa ses donde todos comparten el mismo idioma aunque todos hablan el espa ol un poco diferente. Las familias hispanas tambi n comparten el amor por la familia los valores humanos la dedicaci n al trabajo y por supuesto el orgullo de ser hispanos. Venezuela Uruguay Espa a Puerto Rico Per Paraguay Panam Nicaragua M xico Honduras Guatemala El Salvador Ecuador Rep blica Dominicana Cuba Costa Rica Colombia Chile Bolivia y Argentina son los pa ses de habla hispana. Tal vez no este familiarizado con alg n pa s pero seguro conoce algo o alguien de all veamos si logra identificar unos cuantos: unos nachos con salsa una quesadilla M xico un viejo fumando un fino tabaco Cuba el aroma de una taza de caf Colombia El ritmo de un merengue Rep blica Dominicana Un grito de gol Argentina Marc Anthony y J.lo Puerto Rico el canal del comercio Panam el flamenco Espa a. Estos son solo algunas de las m s reconocidas caracter sticas de estos pa ses. Artistas como Pen lope Cruz Antonio Banderas Rita Moreno Ricky Martin Shakira Enrique Iglesias Salma Hayek y John Leguizamo han llegado a la cima de Hollywood siempre motivando a los j venes latinos que residen en los Estados Unidos. Muchos soldados hispanos perdieron sus vidas en Iraq en el intento de defender su patria ellos demostraron su compromiso como ciudadanos ante los Estados Unidos por su valent a nunca ser n olvidados. Con estas festividades otras culturas aprenden un poco de las ra ces hispanas pero tambien los mismos hispanos aprenden de sus pa ses hermanos. Este mes es una fiesta llena de banderas coloridas donde todas las nacionalidades est n invitadas a todos los eventos de las diferentes comunidades. Desfiles comidas t picas paradas bailes y muchos otros eventos est n organizados para que usted disfrute a plenitud de este mes. Hispanic Heritage Month BY NATALIA BOLIVAR The Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year with the purpose to acknowledge the political social economic and cultural contributions of Hispanics to the United States. The celebration is carried out from September 15 to October 15. This period of one month was elected as the Hispanic Heritage Month because countries like Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Mexico and Chile obtained their independence. This is the only celebration that brings together people from Spain the Caribbean North Central and South America. During this month Hispanics enjoy their roots and feel near their countries while others learn more about their culture. What many do not know is that more than 35.3 million Hispanics live in the United States and now they constitute the biggest minority group. To be more exact the word "Hispanic" covers 20 countries that share the same language although they all speak slightly different spanish. Hispanic families also share the love for their families human values the dedication to work and of course their pride to be Hispanics. Venezuela Uruguay Spain Puerto Rico Peru Paraguay Panama Nicaragua Mexico Honduras Guatemala El Salvador Ecuador Dominican Republic Cuba Costa Rica Colombia Chile Bolivia and Argentina are all Spanish speaking countries. While these countries appear unfamiliar they can each be recognized by something or some one known to us all: Nachos with salsa or a quesadilla Mexico an old man with a tobacco Cuba the smell of a cup of coffee Colombia the rhythm of merengue Dominican Republic a shout of goal Argentina Marc Anthony and Jennifer Puerto Rico the most commercial canal Panama a gypsy dancing flamenco Spain. These are just some of the most recognized characteristics of these countries. Artists such as Penelope Cruz Antonio Banderas Rita Moreno Ricky Martin Shakira Enrique Iglesias and Salma Hayek have succeeded in the entertainment world and have always been a motivation for young Hispanics. Many soldiers of Hispanic background lost their lives in Iraq trying to defend their land. They all demonstrated their commitment to the United States and for being the bravest men they will never be forgotten. These festivities allow other cultures to learn more about the Hispanic roots and also the same Hispanics learn about their neighboring countries. This month is a feast full of colorful flags where all nationalities are invited to the different events held by each community. Food parades dances festivals concerts and many other events are organized so that you can enjoy this month to its fullest. CSTEP FOR SUCCESS College Science and Technology Entry Program Fall 2004 Workshops and Special Events Oct. 6th. Internships: Why Now Presented by: Ms. Lisa Michaelessi Career Services Location: A-310 Nov. 3rd. Effective Essay Writing Presented by: Prof. Elise Denbo English Department Location: MA-136 Oct. 13th. Study Techniques for Science/Math/ and Technology Courses Presented by: Dr. Amy E. Bieber Location: S-213 Time 2-3pm Oct. 20th. Money 101 Presented by: Prof. Paul J. Gengo Business Department Location: MA-136 Oct. 27th. How to Present Yourself to Employers Presented by: Ms. Lisa Michaelessi Career Services Location: A-310 Nov. 10th. QCC Job Fair Will register all CSTEP students for Job Fair in CSTEP Office Location: Student Union Building Nov. 17th. Multi-Cultural Festival Location: Student Union Building Dec. 1st. Professions in Health Care: Exploring Health Careers Presented by: Ms. Henyren Tobias Associated Medical Schools of New York Location: MA-136 Holiday Party Location: MA-136 Dec. 8th. All workshops and events are held during club hours: Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Queensborough Communiqu October 2004 5 Labor Day Parade Turns Ugly BY JENIENE DALEY Even though members of the The Labor Day parade is a popular event that takes place on Labor Day NYPD had occasionally cleared the every year. Thousands of people gather excitedly on Eastern Parkway some road somehow people found a way to dressed in costumes waiting eagerly for the annual parade to commence. make it back into the streets. "If people Unlike previous labor days September 6 2004 was a beautiful day of clear obey the rules and remain on the sideskies and a high of 76 degrees. walk none of this would happen. They Masqueraders dressed in feathers sparkling glitter dust and sequins would be going home safe and injuredanced to the beat of soca music blaring from flatbed trucks while making free just like they came " commented their estimated 50- block journey from Utica Avenue to the Grand Army one officer. "As soon as we clear the Plaza. Thousands of people stood behind metal bars creating a barrier road they jump right back." between the sidewalk and the street and proudly waving flags. Others repre"We are doing the best we can " added his colleague. sented their countries by wearing outfits of their national colors and watched There were people who were there not so much for the parade but for the excitedly as the dancers made their food. For some this was a rare occasion where they could once more eat their way down the Parkway with their heritage food and feel like they were back home. colorful outfits shimmering in the sun. Some over excited onlookers scaled the rails to join in the festivities. Because of the absence of rain there were far more people than previous years. "I love the parade " shouted one man happily as he made his way behind the masqueraders. The crowd got even more excited when the Hot 97 float made its appearance on the Parkway. People started to jump the rails some falling and taking down others with them. The float gained its popularity because it was carrying popular reggae artists such as Elephant Man Mr. Lex Wayne Marshall TOK and others who were performing energetically despite of what was going on below. Because of the Fin 25 4.5x7 8/13/04 4:28 PM Page 1 tightly packed vicinity there was a lot of pushing and pulling which caused some paraders to become enraged and even violent. Some people were trampled on. "I am never coming back to this place " one man said. "They nearly trampled my mother to death." After a few blocks several people left the march and made their way back to the crowded but less dangerous side walks. "This is a disaster " exclaimed a woman who was walking with a slight limp. "Look at my leg " she said while rolling up her dirty and blood stained white pants to display a deep gash in her leg. "I fell and they kept stepping on me like I wasn't there." ADVERTISEMENT Attention Students! 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