THE FIJI NEW YORKER NU EPSILON OF PHI GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY New York University October 1990 Inside... Graduate Cocktail a great success... What are you going to be for Halloween' Nu Epsilon in the news... Fiji Machine; Total Athletic Domination.. Since 1892 On the cover... THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN: After the 1986 Pumpkin Hunt,pledges Joseph Votto'90and John McCarthy '91,(standing left and crouching right)harvest their pumpkin catch with NE Brothers(seated frontfrom left)Drew Kodjack "87,Robert Sullivan'87 and,standing at rear,Kevin Kelleher '88. This Halloween,Brothers and pledges will continue to enjoy this annual event \r\nUNDRRftRADTIATE UPDATES Page 2 Ekklesia '90: Invoking memories, squashing bittemess By Seb-Elliot Rosenthal '92 From the moment the last semester ended, the 142nd Ekklesia was, to some,the focal ptoint of ticipate in the model initiation into brotherhood. Delegates from chapters around the country watched as they were initiated as Broth News ers once again. Unfortunately, this year's Ekklesia proved the 1990 summer. SUMMER IN CHICAGO: Nu Epsilon Brothers at the Ekklesia. L to R areDarin Billig'91,Michael Shua'91,Tom" Scarpaci'91,Patrick Kelly '91,Executive Director William Martin, David Libman '91, and Seb-Elliot Rosenthal '92. From Pledging to Brotherhood Nu Epsilon welcomes six NIBS On September 1, six new Brothers were initiated to Nu Epsilon. Advancing from what bonded them as pledges to the realms ofBrotherhood,the chaptter's NIBS have caught their first glimpses of Phi Gam glory and spirit. Their enthusiasm is composed Epsilon, the new Brothers are noted assets to Phi Gam spirit. Botta and Cavic have been apptointed by the Cabinet to chair Analysis Brothers Darin Billig '91, Patrick Kelly '91, Thomas Scarpaci '91, David unfruitfiil when it came time to Libman '91, Michael Shua '91, distribute awards. Nu Epsilon's achievementand innovation was and Joseph Natoli, Jr. '83 ar rived at Chicago's downtown remarkably higher in the 1989Hyatt Regency two days early to 1990 academic year than in re enjoy one of the city's diver cent past, and many Brothers sions - Cominsky Park,the home felt that the awards received did not measure to the chapter's per of the Chicago White Sox. As the Fraternity's formal formance. proceedings carried on through Nu Epsilon received honor the week,official business went able mention for the Jordan Cup, hand in hand with the city's for best scholarship,the Brightsocial scene - The Baja Club, man Trophy, for best graduate Excaliburbar,The Rockery,and relations, and placed third for the Baker Cup, for outstanding The awards received did not measure up to the chapter's per formance. the Graduate Relations Commit social service. These mere honorable men tions and third placements stirred bittemess among the chapter after diligent efforts were made and materialized into excellence in these areas. Rodriguez '93, Loring Tamaro of Nu Epsilon's centennial in 1992. They intend to make every graduate mighty proud to be a Nu Epsilon Fiji. lasted six to seven hours a day. Nothing was mentioned about Nu Epsilon's Bike-a-thon for Charity, clothing drive for the homeless,or Kids'Olympics for underprivileged children. Nor were Nu Epsilon brothers rec ognized for making remarkable '93, and Thomas Woods '93. "It feels very gratifying," said Hoping to vote on issues that scholastic achievement, and Although there are only six,these new Brothers are a great addi tion to Nu Epsilon both athleti cally and socially. Tamaro after his initiation, would decide the Fraternity's coming to the end of the long and hard road of pledging. future, this year's Ekklesia lagged in its purpose as the fostering strong relations with its graduates by creating the first Whatever seeds of bittemess bers of NYU's Varsity Swim Team. They will prevail in swimming relays at the upcom ing Greek Nite championship, giving sweet victory to Nu Epsi lon. In other sports, Rodriguez "It's great to be part of the Phi Gam tradition," agreed Ro driguez. Grateful for the glories of Brotherhood, and with his eye maybe on a future Nu Epsilon presidential race, Cavic smiled. "A great burden has been lifted," supreme governing body of Phi Gamma Delta. Sifting through exaggerated rhetoric and deco rum,the abolishment of a "little sister" program and increases in Brother and pledge dues were the only significant amendments remain, they have been blown away as the chapter has started an excellent year,determined to ratified. emy. and Solarsh are members of he said. "Now I can see 1000 Sebastian Elliot Rosenthal '92 NYU'sintramurallacrosse team. points of light!" This year's highlight came when the Nu Epsilon delegates were personally invited to par of MattSolarsh '91,Paris Cavic '92, Frank Botta '93, Rainer Woods and Tamaro are mem Even within the walls of Nu tee. Already they have plans underway for upcoming gradu ate events, and the celebration the fine dining and "hospitality" of Dick's Last Resort(a restau rant that prides itself on being rude to its patrons) - providing Brothers an escape from the exhaustion of meetings that graduate signature collage. strive for the Cheney Cup. Hope fully this year's efforts will be recognized at the 1991 Fiji Acad was one of the delegates to at tend this year's Ekklesia. \r\n_GRADUATF. FORTT1U From the publishers... Grads reunite at Letter cont.'d annual cocktail By Alexander Kugler '92 The party also served as a spontaneous meeting for the Uf)coming centennial. For the The recent graduate party at Phebe's bar and graduate cock tail in the chapter house were The cause of this growth and excellence, and the great come graduate and under- graduate. Dear Brothers, happy times and rekindled old friendships. Not only did eveiyone have a planned for 1992. ficulties of two years ago, is a still has tobemade,"said Daniel Winer,co-chairman ofthe Cen- amoimt of work that numerous teimial Committee. fun time in the traditional Phi The annual graduate cocktail Party, which was held on Octo Gam spirit, but new Brothers ber 18, was also time of remi- Our goal is to make sure that every one ofour living graduates gets involved in the preparation and celebration ofthe centeimial. You are the people who defined the chapter in the past and it is imperative that you become in volved in your chapter's future. year will contain hours of work eventin all ofour lives: the 100th We have stepped up to the chal lenge in the past and I am confi dent that this fine tradition at Nu Epsilon will continue. From our chapter's founding To make the centennial a suc cess, we need your help. A wedding anniversary is nothing without the bride and groom. TALKIN'OF THE OLD DAYS:NuEpsilon grads mingle at the bi-annual graduate cocktail. Talking at center are Daniel Winer '88 (right) and Ron Rotemn '88. and pledges had unique expo sure to the many generations of Nu Epsilon. Meeting some of the "older" Brothers, the young Fijis were able to confirm the legendary stories they've heard of year's past. "It was a bonding session," said Maurice Hallivis '88, Alumni Association social chair in 1892 by City College Broth man. He has organized several graduate parties,though this one ers, we have been committed to he described as a "good suc enhancing the quality of student life at our university. Through cess." our newsletters and graduate Cont.'dfar right column Our recent successes are reason seen! in preparation for a very special country has been involved in. Brothers have contributed. This excellence is sure to continue. of which none of us have ever usual partofthe school year,this ers from our chapter have fought bravely in every conflict our undergraduate and graduate me we do! The centennial gives us cause to throw a party the likes Besides all the work that is the Pacific, the hills of Korea, and the jungles of Vietnam, Broth direct result of the incredible enough to celebrate, and believe busiest years ever at our chapter. duced. From the trenches of France,to the islands ofthe South back we have made from the dif "A lot ofplanning Epsilon,it also will be one of the Armiversary of Nu Epsilon. The last century has seen many changes in the world, and Fijis from our chapter have been part of most of them. Our chapter has constantly strived to pro duce the very best men that this, or any other college has pro NYU. Not only have we defined Greek life at this University, we have also set a fine example by being one ofthe ten best Phi Gam chapters out of 126 nationwide. graduate Brothers present, many reminisced of ateBrothersofNuEpsilon. This issue of The Fiji New Yorker will definitely be the best to date and will be followed by many more exciting and entertaining issues. Not only does this year promise to be a great one at Nu to be the dominant Greek force at cesses. "It was a bonding about the celebraWith nearly 30 session,".says a tion, which is |#xxl1: i ilBBBI you on behalfofthe undergradu- events,Nu Epsilon has continued first time, graduates w«-e able to exchange ideas both definite suc- I hop)e this letter finds all of you in great health. It is a pleas ure and an honor to be writing to Page 3 "Its a time where graduates can relax and learn of upcoming fraternity events within an in formal setting," Hallivis said. niscing of college days. "I'm definitely planning more,"Hallivis said,noting the success of the strong atten dance. The graduates mingled with the tmdergrads in the chapter house, complimenting the structural improvements and changes. Afterwards,losening their ties and unbuttoning their collars, the Brothers crowded a local Likewise, this anniversary needs the presence of the people who have contributed to the hundred years ofour history. Iurge you to get involved with this very spe cial event and I hope you enjoy this issue, and the following is sues,of the Fiji New Yorker. Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. Remember what it was like to have your first drink at a Fiji party, see your dream girl walk through the chap ter door, and make friendships that last a lifetime. But most of all, remember how proud you were to be a Fiji. bar at NYU as they did in their college days. After all the fun had during the evening, the undergrads are looking forward Thomas A. Scarpaci '91 to the Graduate Christmas Publisher Emeritus Cocktail. Fraternally, Perge! \r\nALUMNI NEWS Page 4 Graduates plan Nu Epsilon s i . ,—; . , ,, r And the winner IS... centennial celebration for 1992 Thefollowing is a letterfrom the Alumni Association's Centennial Celebration Committee after itsfirst meeting on October 20: Dear Brothers: In 1892,The Nu Epsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta was fotmded at New York University. Our lOOth anniversary is fast * approaching, and we are planning a weekend long gala to K commemorate this special event. Iv • Friday Night Welcome Home Cocktail Party ■ • Saturday Aftemoon: Brotherhood Brunch • Saturday Evening: Black Tie Dinner • Sunday Momina: Ritual Event {' t At this time we are asking for representatives from various jj^ classes to serve as class captains. Their resfXDnsibilities will M M - entail contacting Brothers from their undergraduate days and § JB fM. communicating information about the event Any Brothers wishing to participate in this capacity may contact Alumni Association President Thomas Jackman '77 at 914-237-0146, or Daniel Winer '88 at 201-359-5635. * • ' We are also looking for Brothers who wish to offer their - > expertise and time to serve on the Centennial Committee. Any help is welcome. We also welcome any comments or suggestions which will help make our centennial celebration a success. In order for this to be the memorable event that we envision, we are counting on each of you to show your support CHAMPION: A from 1913 honoring Nu Epsilon's CHAMPION: A trophy 1 Basketball Team. The trophy can victory in the Inter-House Inter be found in NE's t trophy case among other heirlooms: John Ben Snow. This yyear's team is 0-1, but shows promise. advertisment ADVERTISMENT Lx)ok forward to hearing from you. FratemaUy, * 1 M 11 Qf n Flight Video,Inc. Daniel Winer'88 co-chairman Centennial Celebration Committee "y "The Picture Perfect Flight" NYU building new Servicing John F. Kennedy and other airports with rentals of NINTENDO™ business school Game Boy,ATARI™ Lynx,SEGA™, By Darin Billig '91 There is a new look around the graduate school will come up to Washington Square in an attempt Nu Epsilon house. Across from to make it more attractive for our door on West Fourth Street, full-time students. An increase NYU has begun construction of in full-time students will hope to improve the school's already high national ranking and pres tige, says the school's admini the Leonard N. Stem Graduate School of Business. Expiecting completion in the fall of 1992, the new building wUl be located between Tisch and Shimkin HaUs. Financing for the new school has comefrom a$30 million gift from NYU Tmstee Leonard Stem. This donation prompted the renaming ofthe undergradu ate and graduate business stration. NEC™,SONY™ Video Walkman and MORE!!! VAST SELECTION OF VIDEO GAMES AND MOVIE RENTALS!!! There is no excuse for flight The NYU Founders' Memo rial and freshman "dunking trough," architecture from the former Washington Heights campus, have been uprooted from Gould Plaza to make room for the new school. The statues have been moved to Bobkin schools in honor of Stem. Lane,between Shimkin Hall and Moving from its downtown location at Trinity Place, the Bobst Library, where they will remain permanently. boredom! Free movie rental with this ad!!! 1-800-521-VIEW \r\nINQUIRING PHI GAM Page 5 What are you going to befor m_J /M mM §/1 ^9 rr t/% r mwm old Jewish Jewish lady. lady. She She wears wears scarves and she's beautiful. scarves and she's beautiful. She's about 60 years-old and is my ultimate sexual fantasy..." by AJ.Catoline '92 It's that time of year again. Autumn blows a frigid breath, DANIEL WINER'89said that the leaves turn colors, and the he's going as"my favorite First Lady. I'llwearapink-knitskirt, with a matching jacket, a pill box hat,a white blouse and long white gloves. I'll sprinkle blood all over my right side. I'll look great hanging off the back of a ground begins to get hard. The sun sets earlier in the day,giving way to the night. With the night comes darkness, and with dark ness, naturally, there is fear. It's a weird time at the Nu Epsilon house. Things go bump in the night. It is the time for Halloween, and at Fiji this holi day never goes uncelebrated. Cadillac..." NICK DeCESARE'89agreed. "I'll go as Daimy's date: Mr. The pledges go hunting for President." pumpkins and, hopefully, they return with a large catch for the annual Halloween Party. The day of the festivities, Nu GREG POULOS'78 said he's going to enact an old pledge nickname: Poop Shoot. "It comes from my Hellenic back ground," he said. "I'U dress in very dark colors." Epsilon Brothers decorate the entire house with paint, paper mache, and cotton to look like cobwebs. Even Edgar Allen Foe would be impressed as the sec ond and third floor hallways MAURICE HALLIVIS '88 said that he dresses the same resemble the House of Usher. Brothers carve the pumpkins into elaborate jack-o-lantems and turn out all the lights, leav ing the flickering candles in the pumpkins to light the stairs and every year. "I go as myself and I scare everybody. At one Hal loween party, there was a girl dressed as abeUy-dancer. Istuck my fmger right in her belly but the fnst floor. As evening falls, the doors to tlie Fiji house of ton. It was instant love. After terror are opened. People come in costumes of all imaginations. where else..." In 1987 The Village Voice rated the Fiji Halloween Party MITCH BRODY '85 and as one of the "top-ten Hallow een events in the city." This '84 said they're both going as the rock group ZZ-Top. "We'll year, Nu Epsilon will live up to that promise. The night goes on, there is music and dancing, and it is a fun time had by all. do a Recycler tour..." that I stuck my finger every LENNY SOTOMAYOR, Jr. JOE NATOLI '83 said he's "going as a gentleman because The Fiji New Yorker, hoping often times I'm not..." that our graduates will attend, asked this question to our CHRIS LEONARDI'92, after Brothers: Whatare you going to recently suffering from the chicken pox,will go asFogHom befor Halloween? JOSEPH VOTTO '90, a stu dent atSt.John'sUniversity Law School, said that he's going as "my torts professor. She's an THE MONSTER MASH: Nu Epsilon Brothers preparing pumpkins for carving jack-o-Iantems in 1983(above), and enjoying a wild and crazy Halloween party. This year's party is sure to be lots of fun as plans are being made to decorate the chapter house. (See CHAPTER NOTEBOOK,page 8). LegHom, the rooster. Don'tforgetthisyear'sHallow een Party! Come in costume \r\nNu Epsilon Nearing 100 years oftradition: By A.J. Catoline '92 and Stephen J. Rennekamp '69 Nu Epsilon chapter has a lusty and proud heritage of 98 memorable years at New York University. Since its birth,more than 750 qualified yoimg men have passed imder the white star to the black diamond. This,and continuing stor\e.s'mTheFijiNew Yorker, wUl be the story of those thousand Fijis and the chapter that they helped mold. In 1889, members ofPhi Gamma Delta's Grand Chapter decided that a Fiji chapter should be placed on the expanding campus of the College of the City ofNew York,soon to become NYU. During the period from 1870 to 1898, the Grand Chapter was located in New York City, having moved in 1869 because of the merger of the old Wiu^ponsors l-i]i House Washington and and Jefferson Jefferson Colleges, Colleges, the the site site Phi Phi Gamma Gamma Delta's Delta's Washington birth. Two City College Brothers, Major Frank Keck '72 and Charles Lydecker '71,persuaded the Grand Chapter to establish a chapter at NYU. Antoine P. Voislawski '94, who was then entering his freshman year, was chosen to become one of the founding Broth ers ofthe chapter. He was assisted by Brothers Leo Erdwin'91 and Cornelius G. Coakley '84, who were both faculty members. Finally,on January 30,1892,the Grand Chapter granted a charter to the Nu Epsilon Chapter, and a formal initiation was scheduled for February 19. The first chapter house was acquired in 1897 on Wiegand Place in Washington Heights. Shortly after came the"Appleton House" on the southeast comer of Loring Place and 183rd Street, and two years later a house on the southwest comer. 'Baughman Hails ' if • r» • i ^ti [Housing Project Tomorrow r.,.......,., Nu Epsilon moved again in 1906 to the "Bliss House" on Sedg wick Avenue and 183rd Street. It was the former home ofthe University s deans, and was the first house the Fijis really owned. It was located near NYU's noted Hall of Fame Terrace in the Heights Campus. In 1914 however, the Brotherhood was forced to leave after the neighbors were successful in an eviction suit, claiming that the house did not fit in with the prevailing residential Jteights Tfaily J^ews ^jSGB Hits Life Estimate, :jUrges Student Politickingf'^ Board Censures 'Hazing Violators -Collegians ; ;In Brazil Study Planii area. After a few months in the apartment of Brother Herman E. Mantel 08, the chapter returned to Loring Place, this time on the northeastcomer. Theyremainedhereuntil war broke out in 1917. With the signing of the Armistice, the Fiji's returned home to continue where they had left off. On November 14, 1919, a com mittee of undergraduates and graduates requested Archon Secre tary Horace I. Brightman (Columbia '92) to return the chapter's charter. The request was granted and Nu Epsilon resumed its activities. Through the depression of the 1930's, Nu Epsilon continued to strive. In the early 40's however,Nu Epsilon saw the third war of her lifetime. The chapter gave up all of its imdergraduates to the service of their coimtry. It was decided that it would be better to maintain the active status ofthe chapter during the war by electing to "active membership" a group of 13 graduates, so it would be Boai Excian^e easier to resume normal functioning of the chapter when the war was over. Five of Nu Epsilon's Brothers laid down their lives for their country and many more were honored for their service in the great conflict. The fall of 1946 found the return of many Fiji GI's eager to start rebuilding a strong, sound Nu Epsilon. The first goal of the undergraduates was the raising of funds to rebuild a new chapter HOME SWEET HOME:An article from the Heights Daily News honoring John Ben Snow Hall. The house,donated by Brother Leroy A. Van Bomel '08 and other graduates, was valued at more than $200,000. house. In 1947, thanks to the long, unrelenting efforts of under graduate and graduate Brothers, a new Fiji house was purchased and dedicated to Nu Epsilon's war dead. As the 40's passed into the 50 s, Nu Epsilon prospiered. Undergraduate membership was \r\nIN THE NEWS looking back at the early days increasing and, in 1951, the chapter was out of debt for the first "A Fratemity is an association of men, selected in their college days by democratic process, because of their adherence to common ideals and aspirations. After men have left college, they delight to time in its history. The early 1960's brought another high point in the chapter's history: the building of John Ben Snow Hall overlooking the beautiful Washington Heights campus. The construction of the renew theirownyouthby continued association with it, and to bring their richest exp>eriences back to the younger generation in part payment of the debt which they felt themselves to owe to the Fratemity for what it gave them in their formative years." modem Fiji chapter house was mainly due to the efforts and fimd- raising of hard working graduate Brothers. NYU trustee Leroy A. Van Bomel '08, John I. Snyder '33, Edward A. Sears '15, Spencer G. Rossell '12, and John Ben Snow '04 were the most (This article was partially reprintedfrom the program ofthe 75th noted. anniversary by Stephen J.Rennekamp '69 with additional informa tion by AJ.CatoUne '92. It is thefirst ofa several part story to be continued in later issues.) Once again Nu Epsilon had returned to its old home at Loring Place. Valued then at more than $200,000, the Georgian archi tecture of the house included three spacious floors, a large basement for social activities, and sizeable front and back lawns. Rights Conflicts A ground breaking ceremony was held with many Nu Epsilon Phi Gams in attendance. It was the largest and bestlooking Fratemity New York University HEIGHTS DAILY NEWS' house on campus. It is a tremendous step forward to see that the boys are properly housed. Van Bomel said, presiding over the ceremony. "The university is in back of Fraternities having fine houses." Other chapters are trying to do what we have done," he added. i Beset Phi Gam ; vca. xxxjii mav t. Miselow Accepts To Teach At We re the pioneers since many other fraternities are raising money for the same thing." Van Bomel stipulated that the house was not to be used for any other purpose except for Nu Ejrsilon,and that the university could make no special regulations as to who could reside there. The funds to purchase the house also went to provide for a house New IFC Officers Plan Frat Programjc;~;3^;*£:rS5;,~ mother to look after the boys." Van Bomel said. UgtyMan \l She can see that the kitchen is equipped properly, and take care of the boys' diets," he said. Throughout the 1960's, Nu Epsilon struggled to maintain its dignity while coming under heavy anti-fratemity criticism that was the mood of the nation. Fiji chapters in the south had been accused of racist and anti-semitic violence. Many students at NYU opposed the presence of Fratemities, and asserted that Nu Epsilon was being racially restrictive in its poUcies of membership. The chapter was being subjected to the blame of racial disturbances that were occurring in other Fiji JFK Fund rI SiatimMts ' Myriek Notes Increase.'^ In Frosh >5pp/icoI/onsj|r~ houses around the nation. These disturbances were obviously not present at the Heights campus, and the allegations against Nu Epsilon forced the InterFratemity Council to stipulate that"it would not be fair to extend this turmoil in the Phi Gam national to the local Phi Gam chapter here at the Heights.... This problem, as it occurs on the national level,is designed to reflect the difficulties arising primarily in the western chapters and is not in evidence here at the Heights." In a public statement to the university, Nu Epsilon President ANTI-NU EPSILON: Charges ofracistn in the mid-60's were Robert A. Dobies '65 reiterated the purpose of a Fratemity as a tough obstacle for the chapter to overcome. Nu Epsilon asserted that the Fratemity did not admit racial policies. defined by Newton D.Baker: \r\nPage 8 CHAPTER NOTEBOOK NE sings Finland I Remember when... loud and clear By Charles Torres '92 Social co-chairman ics and sports. Social activity is no exception. We are in the The music stops. The crowd wonders why Madonna's Vogue was interrupted so abruptly. Suddenly, A murmured"whoa" is heard. Gradually it grows forefront of New York Univer louder andlouder until thesotmd ing in Greek tradition for our Toga party, we dress the house in white drapery,murals and ivy. resonates off of each wall. It is the Phi Gam call to gather on the dance floor. sity's party life. Every semester we begin with the Fiji Black and White Party where all the Broth ers don their tuxedos. Follow Then in the Nu This semester we have a full Epsilon tradition, we treat the guests to our version ofFijiland. Nu Epsilon thrives in academ social calendar. Ifyou'reinthe neighborhood, stop by and sing Fijiland to your Brothers. October 26 HALLOWEEN PARTY November 9 ROCK N' ROLL PARTY' November 30 JUST PARTY!!! December 14 BROTHERHOOD CHRISTMAS December 15 GRADUATE CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL HERE'S MUD IN YOUR EYE: Graduates enjoying the recent cockatil party. L to R are Joe Natoli '83, Graduate assistant Ray Tellini, Maurice Hallivis'88,Jon Ottomanelli '90, John Matos '91, and Chris Gallea '88. (Story page 2) Theshining white star NE bids eleven promising pledges ments of Fraternity history and imity,Ciacci says that he is striv ing to "make the pledges want Brotherhood more than anything by Tom Woods '93 Once again the shining star of Fiji will shine its light on Nu Epsilon. After a successful FaU rush,bidsweregiventoll prom ising young men. Randy Troy '92, Jon Vogel '92, Ron Shapira '93, Claude "We have a great group of guys here,"Ciacci says. "I want to see pledges who are hungry to Kananack '93, David Perazzo be Brothers. I want to instill fire '94, Todd Blair '94, Richard and energy in them." Pledge Kananack,carrying on Dayan '94, Michael lorio '94, the Fijilegacy ofhisolder brother man Robert Schwarcz'95. he is very proud to wear the Michael Kananack'89,said that '92 are off to an excellent start. white star of Fiji. "I think it is the most major accomplishment in my life so While stressing valuable ele far," he said. Pledge Educators Richard 169 Sullivan Street New York,N.Y. 10012 else." Gary Hoberman '94, Andy Juran '94, and City College fresh Ciacci '91 and Chris Leonardi BLEECKER REALTY INC. No Screen Charge with this Ad!!! UNIVERSITEES 212-533-2900 GREAT STUDENT SHARES!! Studios From 1 Bedroom From 2 Bedrooms From 3 Bedrooms From $695 $800 $995 $1350 Silk Screen • Embroidery T-Shirts • Jackets • Hats Sweatshirts, Etc. Matthew SoLARSH 212*274*0484 YOUR DORMITORY BLUES ARE OVER!!! \r\nBROTHERHOOD PERSPECTIVE Page 9 Looking back on college days, learning the lessons of life By John Mates '91 Looking back to my freshman and sophomore years Isee an immanire man. My dream has always been to become a physi cian,butI did not realize the hard work and great discipline required. Now I ask myself;"How could I have been so naive?" My undergraduate years produced great friends and life long companions. Beyond the freedoms and joys could understand what we felt. Nextcame the thoughts ofhaving let down my parents, whose sweat and sacrifice paid for the education I valued so little. They were there for me though, offering support and advice. My Brother and I were suspended from school for the remainder of the year. I took my punishment and understood the crime I had committed against the univer- ofgoing to college is the fear of being alone, We thought thOUffht of qJ }|q^ how WG we not liked, and without true friends. When I ^ deans for the decision they had to make, was a freshman, I pledged the Fratemity of could get away av ay with this Being out ofschool,the year to follow was Phi Gamma Delta. It was an invaluable cheating... digatiUP ]Itt WUS was just H ^bftieof I began to probe aroundI experience, and I made friends who became o'" Jiust a trying todiscovery. figure who I was and where something sjrecial. They were my Brothers. friend helping helpii g a friend - wanted to go. Most importantly,I grew up. I became very close to one of my pledge 1. In growing upIleamed to beresponsible and Brothers. We shared the same interests and or so we thought. '8 mature in all my decisions. I was taught values. Together we did everything from moming to night. There was nothing we would not do for one another. This relationship and our naivety led to the greatest lesson of our lives. My junior year began, and again I was excited about retummg to school. However,less than a month into the first semes ter, my life seemed to shatter. My pledge Brother had never taken a placement exam, and was about the value of an education. IfI had any respect for educational institutions, the situation could have been avoided. As horrible and dishonest as it was, I would not have learned these important lessons had it not happened. I would not be half the man I am today, and most probably I would get into trouble in the future. When I finally retumed to school I was a changed man. My preoccupied with thoughts of ■MBaaaiHiHaiinHHpHBHiHBiggg seriousness showed in all thatI did, and I was nolonger here for fun and games. This attitude continues and will stay with me for the rest of my life. The relationship between my Brother and I is still great and getting better, as it is with all andgot lught^ verymomentthati realized that I have decided to go after my dream. Nothing is going to hold me back. ^ 4"^"' < I was neither special nor invin- cible, but I was simply ordinary. I remember vividly my body trembling and the crazy fr Advertise in v ■ The thoughts that ran through my FALL HARVEST: The 198 19^ 2 pledge class celebrating after their pumpkin hunt. y hunt. This year's class will soon enjoy the mind at unimaginable speeds. annual annual event. event. And of course, there was despair. The were days The days days to to follow follow were days of of thought. Serious thought. I felt the2 rest of my life was ruined, rest of my life was ruined, and and vhom I took the test. He was at I felt that I ruined my Brother for whom I took the test. He was at my side and suffered just as much. We grew even closer. After all we we had had each each other, other, and and no no one one tthr ll< VV X (gcill LJS ^ ^ iJ » ^2 J 2) 460 - 9030 Fiji New Yorker (212) 460-9030 \r\nNOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE NuEpsilon *sShiningStar New York University's bas ketballhistory is along and proud story that began in 1897,justsix years after the game was in vented. The imiversity's first His brother, Tedford, a cham pion swinuner and a fellow Fiji, received the Congressional Medal of Honor during the war. He was honored for saving the USS May from sinking by div- this when he went on to place seventh in the shotput for the United States at the 1929 Olym pic games. Page 10 Happy Birthday the move that would make him a As Nu Epsilon prepares to celebrate her 100th birthday, when Ben Hermes,NYU's first 1 legend at NYU. That year he she salutes her Brothers born varsity coach,led his team to 13 straight victories. imdefeated season came in 1908 It wasin 1923 when Cann made Later, during the 1919-20 took the head coaching position for NYU's Varsity Basketball Team. Over the next35 years he season after a record of 17 wins became one of the most beloved and 1 loss, NYU went on to and respected coaches in col lege basketball, not to mention sweep the National ChampionshipToumament in Atlanta with four straight wins,becoming na in the month ofOctober: George B. Chalmers'32 George G. Huff'35 Roy Simpson Teasley '49 John James Doumas'51 one of the most successful. Steve George Drobny '51 Through the years, his teams compiled a record of 418 wins James Lolin White '52 Cann,aNu Epsilon Brother,was to 223 losses. At the close of the 1947-48 season, Caiui was George Gerard King '56 named "the greatest basketball named "Coach of the Year" by Thomas Mathew DeRosa '64 player in the world." Cann, affectionately called "Jake," was bom in Bridgepwrt, both the Metropolitan Basket Silvio Francis Lombardi '65 Howard Cann in 1919. Connecticut on October 11, ing into icy waters to patch a hole in her hull caused by a tional and world champions. During this toumament Howard ball Writers Association and the Paul John Castelerio '68 Joseph Salvatore Nocera '69 Christopher A. Hughes'70 1895. He came to New York in 1897 when his father. Dr. Frank saboteur. H. Cann, was appointed physi cal training physician at NYU. In 1919, when the war was over, Cann retumed to NYU to 1958-59season. Helivedaquiet Howard Cann went on to gradu complete his senior year. It was this year that he described as his busiest and most exciting. In addition to receiving national recognition for his basketball ate ftom the High School of and NYU'sCollege ofEngineer ing. He described his days at NYU track and field events. The 1920 many undergraduates. After at tending three years of college, Cann went into the Navy as a FijiNewYorker (then called the New Yorker Fiji)described Cann as"one of the foremost shotput- Senior Lieutenant. ters in the country." He proved In the fall of 1917,shortly after where the Ekklesia had to place the United States declared war Nu Epsilon on probation "due to unsatisfactory conditions." Gil- chapter of Phi Gamma Delta called for a special meeting.The brothers unanimously voted to enlist, and within a week the house was empty. life in Irvington, New York and is remembered as being one of the most admired brothers from the Nu Epsilon chapter of Phi Wantto send a Brothera (This article was reprintedfrom the summer 1983 issue of the Happy Birthday mes Village Fiji, now the Fiji New sage? Callus! Yorker.) (212)460 - 9030 Ion andolherBrothers persuaded On a serious note... Brothers, Touching upon an unpleasant these Brothers by informing you the Ekklesia to retum the char subject can be difficult, how of their passing on. To accom ter, and soon the Fiji star was shining once again over Nu Epsilon. The chapter thrived in ever we would like to bring an issue to your attention. plish this, we need your help. Nu Epsilon would like to pay Nu Epsilon has successfully continued its strive for strong loon' 19 and eleven other broth sports. graduate relations, though we ers retumed to NYU,they found their house occupied.The broth ers began to establish a Fiji Gilloon once recalled the NYU have lost contact with some of vs. Columbia football game of our older brothers in recent years. 1919. "We beat Columbia 2712. It was a big win, the backfield was all Fiji and we were the Regretfully,some oftheir deaths have not been brought to our chapter as best they could. By 1921, the chapter's opera tions deteriorated to a point Andrew Nicholas Keen '78 John Agusta '81 Alexander Kugler '92 Gamma Delta. scholarship and dominated in After the war. when Jim Gil- Robert Walter Goodman '73 Frank B. May,Jr.'73 Michael Angelo Costa '75 Calvin Frank Rueping '75 Geiry Ralph Campos'76 Editor's letter Valuable Brothers on Germany, the Nu Epsilon Cann retired at the end of the abilities, he was also a star in as being similar to the stories of John Edward Broathers '64 Helms Foundation. He was the only former All-American bas ketball player to win the Helms Coaching Award. Commerce in New York City Gabriel Thomas DeRosa '54 underdogs," he said. attention. Nu Epsilon would like to honor respect to the families of Broth ers who have recently passed away. It brings us nojoy to find out about a lost link in our chain, however we wish to commemo rate their service to Phi Gamma Delta. A letter to the chapter would be appreciated. \r\nTHE FIJI Letters NEW YORKER Founded 1892 PATRICK J. KELLY THOMAS A. SCARPACI Publishers Emeriti Age is no excuse for values To the editor: we live in the chapter house. Getting closer and closer to my final years ofcollege,as well as my childhood,I seem to have become encompassed in the many memories of when I was How do you restore these basic values that are truly the root of everything that we do as college students? How do we releam • ANTHONY J. CATOUNE,EdUor-in-Chief ALEXANDER KUGLER,Managing Editor THOMAS WOODS,News Editor LORING TAMARO,Sports Editor JULIO GOMEZ,Photo EdUor MATT SOLARSH,Advertising Manger FRANK BOTTA,Business Manager PUBLISHED BY THE NU EPSILON CHAPTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA 31 WEST FOURTH STREET NEW YORK,NY 10012 young. these ideas so that we can use More spiecifically, I've been them daily and make them paramoimt as they werein days past? thinking about a lot of the basic rules and values thatIlearned as Mitch Miller'92 a child^ resjiect everybody's sand in the sandbox,share your toys and candy, and smiling to your peers will give you twice as Chapter Historian Editor's note: We agree that common courtesy towards oth ers should be a very basic -ele ment ofhurrum interaction. It's easy for Brothers to forget the stated Phi Gam principle of morality. Ifeveryone tookjusta many smiles back. And last, but definitelynotleast: alwaysclean up after yourselfI As many other thingsfade with age, these basic rules - espe- few momentsoutto think first of _ cially the latter - have been for THE EDITOR WELCOMES LETTERS AND OPINION ESSAYS gotten by my Brothers and I as OF 200 WORDS FOR PUBLICATION. Opinion SUBMISSIONS MAY others and not themselves, we would all be better off. BE EDITED FOR GRAMMAR,STYLE AND SPACE. © 1990, Nu Epsilon of Phi Gamma Delta Editorial A Civil War in the Fiji house? When the last rays of pte summer faded away, and Brothers returned to the chapter house to start the school year, a sptecial new feeling was noticed. There was strong unity, friendship and Brotherly love. It was a much more kind and gentle place to live in. Everything seemed so different, that some Brothers wondered if they were actually living The Subway; Oneway, their way... People die in the subways at Standing in line waiting to buy a subway token the other mom- the rate ofhundreds every year. The graffiti ing, my quiet thoughts were ^ A A|U. wmV interupted by a WVflH smeared platforms are dirty commotion at the and smell like in the Phi Gam house! Things may have changed, but there still is one strong root of tradition that still remains: the second and third floor rivalry. It might go uimoticed from the outside, though within the chapter walls Brothers are very loyal to the floor they live on. Every few weeks, esjjecially during the tension of studying for midterms and finals, there is a water fight in Nu Epsilon. Brothers grab pots, buckets and any object that holds liquid, and spend hours soaking each other and the carpets. When it comes time to pick teams for this rumble though, it is very rare to see a second floor Brother join the third floor enemy line. In the mid 1970's, a graduate Brother noted that the Italian Brothers lived on the third floor and the Jewish Brothers lived on the second. During water fights, the third floor was much more aggressive. The Itahan Brothers were the warlords,and the Jewish Brothers were the landlords," he quipjped. The civil war between the second and third floor is as old as the 100 years of Nu Epsilon. Even today, the debate can be heard echoing in the walls of every room. "Brothers live on the second floor because die beauty ofthe third floor isn't worth the walk up the extra flight of stairs," a Brother joked. Nu Epsilon is headed towards great achievements this year, but the question still remains: Which floor is better? This dilemma wiU have to be resolved in the next water fight... urine. And one caimotesc^the 0VT, a woman ahead throwing a fit. ^ ^ Why? M Simply constant harass^ ment by beligerant homeless in dividuals who roam the stations. put, the clerk wouldn't accept her money. The MTA no longer In light ofthese problems, accepts pennies B'ttlHSni $1.15 is already too high a price would seem that when one buys a subway token. to pay for this joy. It's abso As ridiculous as it mightseem. lutely insane that the MTA does New York City has underminded not accept allforms ofcash. The an already obscure and ineffi MTA, if nothing else can be cient ptrice, for the privilege of said, has tremendous nerve. Currently it's engaged in a P.R. using its public transportation, by qualifying the denominations campaign that proclaims: "We're coming back so you in which this fee be paid. This would not bother me so much,and I wouldn'tbe so upset, if the subway system was a come back." It's back alright. It's back with an attitude... habitable and safe enviomment Robert Hiatt '92 is a junior in to be in. NYU's Gallatin School. \r\nmW YORKER SPORTS Page 12 Fiji Machine: Ill Fueled and Fired up By Chris Leonardl '92 On September 30, the Fiji Machine ojjened its 1990 foot Ortizor Stam will continue play ing this season. The second game was won on ball season against one tradi tional rival: Sigma Phi Epsilon. Contrary to predictions - Nu North team didn't show up. It was an easily chalked win, Epsilon has always been cred ited with aggressive offensive power - Fiji was held scoreless in the first half. An inspiring pep talk at halftime, however, helped Fiji dominate the rest of ■ Ifie game by scoring two touch downs and a safety. The score was 14-0, but this win did not go without its price on thestarting line-up. Linemen Dave Ortiz '92 suffered a a forfeit after the Third Avenue though Nu Epsilon players were unable to vent their aggressive energies. This past week the team faced a tough opponent:Zeta BetaTau. The game was an incredible defensive battle, in which Fiji scored a safety in the opening minutes of the game. Unfortu nately theoffcnse failed in push m GRUDGE MATCH: Brother Darin Billig '91 spiking a Nu Epsilon victory against Delta Phi. The team is unde feated with a 3-0 record. ing the ball through ZBT's sur prisingly solid line, leaving the strained Achilles tendon,Sebas final score 2-0. tian-Elliot Rosenthal '92 ChrisLeonardl'92,a third year sprained his wristand Mike Stam '92 tore ligaments in his shoul der. It is questionable whether veteran on thefootball team, is playing nose guard during this year's season. NEtosweep Greek Nite NE waterpolo team soaks rivals 4-0 The Fiji innertube waterpolo team began its season in top Phi Gam form,easily defeating Delta Phi,Zeta Psi, AEPi, and SigEp. The current record is 4-0 with the help of Tom Woods '93 in By Patrick J.Kelly '91 NYU is holding its 10th an nual Greek Nite on Thursday, ming events. This year, two new events - an center. November 1st. Phi Gamma obstacle course and football members of the NYU Varsity Delta has won eight of the first nine Greek Nites outright,or has tied for the top spot. Last year was no exception as Nu Epsilon won a landslide victory. NE won the tug of war, accuracy toss - are being added to thelineup. Ourstrongest event should be the swimming con test. Annual winner Greg DeSantis '90 will be joined by Fiji Swim Tearh. song and dance, basketball re lay, one-mile relay, volleyball toumamentand swepttheswim members Tom Woods '93 £uid J. goal and Loring Tamaro '93 at Both Brothers are 'There doesn't seem to be prove him right. Strong defensive and offen sive play is also a big factor with Fiji athletes Tag Henderson '92, Chris Leonardi '92, Seb-Elliot Rosenthall'92,Edward Sun'92, Matt Solarsh '91, and Rainer Rodriguez '93. The lineup in cludes the strongest waterpolo team Nu Epsilon has ever seen. "Barring injuTy,"Tamaro says, room for a loss in the near fu "we are assured the overall ture," Tamaro says confidently. The morale of the team hopes to waterpolo championship." graduate attendance that has been strong in the past. The graduates have been inspira tional leaders and have always kept the Phi Gam prep and mo rale high! brotliers and V aristy S wim Team LoringTamaro '93. Nu Epsilon looks forward to .w r THE FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA NU EPSILON OF PHI GAMMA DELTA 31 West Fourth Street New York, NY 10012 \j ac'i CV\Yy