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friday,nov.15, 1985
¡ cabrini college, radnor, pa. 19087
vol. xxxii,no. 9 photo by Allen Reyes
ancin' the night away-¡Radio stations dealing
with,censorship "She took me to her castle/ and I just couldn't believe my eyes! She had so many devices/ everything that money could buy/ She said sign your name on the dotted line! the lights went out! Nikki started to grind." "Darling Nikki" Purple Rain Prince
by Jeanne Reineberg
THEY COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT-AND THEY DID! It was 4:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, Nov. 9, and John Alessi and Annemarie Baeurle, freshmen, above, were still dancing for charity. The dance marathon to raise money for the Juniors for Seniqrs cause was to last 24 hours, but a lack of all-night partcipants transformed the weekend into a series of regular dances. (photo by Larry Aquino)
Sex, scandal, controversy; that's what sells, whether it is in the form ofliterature, films, or music! Books have been barred from schools. Movies are rated by a special system to e t uwiera.ged :vi~iDg, And now, the Federal Communications mmission (FCC) itself, is taking its own action to limit the extent of controversial and explicit undertones which seem to be prev: alent in today's music. The proposed restrictions which would be placed on records come in the form of a special label system that would warn parents of the explicit nature of the records and the songs contained within. Despite this, radio stations nationwide are still relatively free to play the music both they and their listeners wish to hear, whether it is explicit or not. However, the general format followed by many radio stations does help to control the type of music played and the number of suggestive songs aired during certain time slots throughout the day. WCAB's format is similar to those of professional radio stations. Trish Reilly, junior, station manager, explained the station's format. The playlist for the station is color coded, as is the clock which hangs in the studio.
Campus Ministry battles hunge--. by Lisa Ann Rancatore
While you were watching or listening to the Live Aid concert this summer, were you merely enjoying the music or were you thinking about the reason why there was such a gathering of talented artists? The reason for this and other even ts is to help prevent world hunger. It is estimated that 40,000 people die every day due to starvation or malnutrtion. Campus Ministry is assisting the effort to end worldwide hunger by sponsoring Hunger Awareness Week, a five day period of activities beginning Nov. 17 to raise money for prevention of world hunger. The project has a two fold objective: "To inform fellow students of the world hunger situation and to creatively challenge them to respond." Beverly Reilly, campus ministry, explained how she got her idea for Hunger Awareness Week. "In the past we've had the annual Fast Day here. I participated in a Villanova hunger project and thought it would be good to have something like that here."
Pete Casazza, sophomore, project chairman, has the job ofoverseeing the committees, guiding them, and encouraging them. He explained how he got involved in the project. "Bev asked me if I was interested and I said 'yes."' I was happy to be picked since I went to Appalachia last year and saw a lot of poverty and poor conditions." Charles Berardi, cafeteria manager, and his staff are also particpating in Hunger Awareness Week. Berardi plans on weighing the trash daily during this time-to see how much food is actually wasted by the people who eat there. He commented, "I hate to see people starving and food wasted." He estimates that the total weight of the trash will be 140 lbs. The activities begin Sunday with an opening liturgy at 6 p.m. in the chapel chaired by Mike Edmonson and Chris Francis, sophomores. Maryanne Duthie, a representative from Bread for the World, will be the guest homilist. On Monday, there will be a coffee house with entertainment, food, and drink from 7:30 to lOp.m. in the Gathering Area, as well as a letter writing session at which
participants in the activities can write their congressmen and voice their opinions on the issue of world hunger. On Wednesday, there will be a "Run for Hunger" outside the Holy Spirit Library from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. that will highlight the issue of world hunger. There will be music provided by Campus Sound. There will be a hunger banquet on Tuesday in the Gathering Area from 5 to 6:30p.m. Thursday has been designated as World Fast Day, and the cafeteria will donate $2 to World Hunger for everyone who fasts at lunchtime. There will be a film from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lecture Hall entitled "The Business Of Hunger," which deals with the political aspects surrounding the issue of hunger. After the movie, the Ed McDade Trio will perform in the Gathering Area, singing original music that concerns present day issues. Rounding out the activities on Friday, will be a Kidnap for Hunger from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Widener Center Gathering Area.
"I choose what I like according to the playlist," said Denise Hurley, freshman, disc jockey, WCAB. Terry Smith, freshman, disc jockey, WCAB, on the other hand, plays a lot of requests, as weli as top twenty hits. Smith has more freedom than Hurley since he broadcasts over the weekend when the regular format is not strictly practiced. Some students on the WCAB staff use their own records at their own discretion. One woman who does seem to recognize the explicit themes that are the basis of much of today's music is Elizabeth Dole. As an active member of the Parent's Music Resource Center, Dole hopes to eventually have a rating system on the same level as tl1,at ~<l for the raijJig of feat\ll'e rather than the imp e practice oflabeling records with the short statement: PARENTAL GUIDANCE, Explicit Lyrics. Merrie Hart, promotion's assistant, WYSP radio, isn't so sure this restrictive measure will suit its proposed purpose. !nstead, she suggests that it will attract listeners, particularly young teens, who tend to resent authority, and thus, attempt to explore the forbidden zones. "It's like alcohol. You're not supposed to drink until you're 21, but look how many do," Hart said. "Kids will see the censored records and say to themselves 'Oh, I wonder what's in it.' Thus, they'll purchase these records." Hart supports her statements with the fact that the prime listeners of WYSP's "Metal Shop" program, which features many hard rock songs that preach rebellion and the trials involved with growing up, are 13-14 year olds who tune into the program after their parents have gone to bed. "The music really has a great appeal to them because it says what they feel. Someone is finally agreeing with them, so they like it and accept it," Hart said. So, what about the abused kid who listens to a song that suggests they kill the person who is hurting them, and then follow through with the task? This is where ' Reilly draws the line. "Music is the product of the artist who is creating it and so, they 'have the freedom to say what they want. But, if it affects the public in such a derrogatory sense, then maybe it should be banned," Reilly said. Reilly believes that an actual ban on certain songs could eventually be effective if the FCC really cracked down and set harsh restrictions because "you (radio station) can't really say anything in fear of losing your license." Mark Murray, production manager, WCAB, thinks that warning labels also could be good. "I see it as good for the younger kids who are purchasing records," he said. His main concern, however, is who would determine what is explicit and on what basis this decision would be made. "You'll have trouble determining what's explicit. I don't know how they could decide. Who's to say what's controversial? Will a single word in a song make it explicit?ljust don't know ifit would work,"