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Vol. XXXV, No. 4
SALVE REGINA -
THE NEWPORT COLLEGE
Three New Full Time Faculty Members Show Depth of Experience, Enthusiasm by JIM SCULLY Sister EllenRita O'Brien is a new member of our faculty and the Chairman of the Accounting Department. Arriving here in August Sister EllenRita, "fell in love with the beautiful surroundings of Newport." Sister said she loves Salve Regina and went on to say that "the students, the faculty and the administration are what makes Salve so nice." Sister commented on the caring attitude that exists in everyone in the Salve community. Sr. EllenRita is originally from Hartford, Connecticut. She has a very impressive educational background which includes an undergraduate degree from St. Joseph's
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College in West Hartford, a masters in mathematics at Boston College, a Sixth year in Administration from the University of Connecticut, an M.B.A. with a concentration in Accounting from Rutgers, a two year work experience with a public accounting firm in California after which she received her certification in public accounting. Sister has taught at parochial high schools and at St. Joseph's College. Sister EllenRita stated that the aim of the Accounting Department is, "to provide excellence." Sister stressed how important it is for accounting graduates to be "well equipped so that when they enter into the accounting profession or the business world they will excel and will demonstrate their capabilities which will reflect favorably on the accounting department and the College as well." "The Department's aim is to fully equip the students so that they will be both confident and competent in their abilities of accounting." Sister is trying to establish an Accounting Club in which students will become Associate members of the National Public Accounting Club. She would like this club to be a social learning experience in which interested students can learn more about the business world and the job market of the accounting profession. Sister is also hoping to offer a nine-week seminar this summer
and possibly again in the fall. The seminar will be geared to prepare students for passing the practice section of the C.P.A. exam. We here at Salve consider ourselves honored that Sister EllenRita has become a part of our co 11 e g e community. With her pleasant nature, her sincere concern for the students and her genuine love for teaching, Sr. EllenRita will have a great impact on those lives which she touches. We welcome Sr. EllenRita and hope that she will be a part of our college community for a long time to come. by ANTONIO LaROCHE Brother Gregory Flynn is a newcomer to Salve. Arriving last semester, he is presently instructing three Introductory Sociology courses. Br. Gregory was born in New York City and attended St. Joseph's High School, along with Br. Gene Lappin and Br. John Buckley, in Barrytown, N.Y. He graduated from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. with a Bachelor's Degree in European History. He also received his Master's Degrees in Social Work, from Fordham University, N.Y., and in History, from Manhattan College, also in N.Y. As a young student Br. Gregory was impressed with the Brothers' order. He firmly believes that where there is a spiritual attraction to one's vocation, one should follow it for it is the will of God. Obviously, Br. ,G regory has taken that path in life and has helped many people with his dynamic energy. Over the past 27 years he has taught at the elementary, secondary and college level. He is obviously a man quite capable of teaching. Br. Gregory, a man who loves challenges, enjoys his work immensely. Br. Gregory has also worked in Ethiopia for the creation of cooperatives and aiding in relief work. Unfortunately, he will return to Ethiopia. Unfortunate for us; fortunate for others. We hope you have a wonderful stay here, Brother Gregory!
by BARBARA WELDON "Salve has an excellent group of people, both professionally and personally, especially in our own phychology department," says our new addition to the Psych. Department, Bro. Joseph Bascuas. Born in Havana, Cuba, Bro. Joe attended LaSalle College and Temple University, both in Philadelphia, Penn. In his first year of teaching full-time, Bro. Joe teaches Adolescent Development, Theories of Personality, and Psych. Testing. He is presently editing his dissertation for publication, entitled The Nature of Depression in Adolescent Delinquents. In Pennsylvania he was in charge of St. Gabriel's School for juvenile delinquents. Bro. Joe, though he has "no time for hobbies," does like to read, participate in intramurals, and play an occasional game of Uno (though not by choice; he would much rather play pinochle). Bro. Joe also enjoys music and is often seen at many campus activities such as the January 29th Sock Hop. He said that he "could relate to that music much more than that of Lenard Skynard." One Salve event that he attended didn't want to let him in because they didn't believe him when he told them that he was a member of the faculty!
Though Bro. Joe is not too fond of Newport's icy winters, he does enjoy living in Newport. And it is here in Newport, his new home, that he received his Ph.D. in psychology from Temple University dated January 29, 1982! Congratulations, Brother Joe!
Agatha Christie Mystery?
February 1982
Courtroom Tactics Exposed
Von Bulow Murder Trial Holds Nation's Attention by AIDAH LEONI A criminal trial of this magnitude is expected to last anywhere from four to six weeks before a verdict is reached. Jury selection lasted eight days and preliminary hearings came to a close January 29th. There are over sixty witnesses subpoenaed for testimony. Thus far, it is safe to say that the State vs. Claus von Bulow trial will take the full six weeks. Once jury selection was completed, it was time for the defense to submit motions to suppress evidence. The first suppression was submitted by von Bulow's defense attorney, Herald Price Fahringer. Fahringer moved that the court ban the press from the preliminary hearings for a few days, or else sequester the jury. Fahringer reasoned that certain evidence might influence their unbiased views concerning the trial. After these motions were presented, attorneys representing the press arrived in Newport County Court to argue the motion to ban the press. Their purpose was to protect the first amendment of the Constit~tion - Freedom of the Press. After reflection, Judge Thomas Needham denied both motions of the defense. During the week of January 25th, five men testified in the prePhoto by Aidah Leoni trial hearings in the von Bulow has a different perspective for us case. The first witness subpoenaed - it is happening in the very was the former District Attorney place where we attend school. of New York City, Richard H. Newport, the home of the world- Kuh (pronounced "Q"). Kuh was renowned Tall Ships and the hired by von Bulow's step-son America's Cup Races, is fast be- Prince Alexander von Auersperg coming the famous city in the and his sister A n n i e - L a u r i e vonBulow trial. Kneissl under the auspices of Each day for the past few their Bellevue A venue grandparmonths, Newport has been exents, the Aitkens. Their intent posed by the media, to the entire was to investigate the cause of world. The trial is being covered Mrs. von Bulow's illness and to by all three major American tele- find out if the events leading to vision networks, two wire services¡ her illness were criminal or naand scores of freelance writers. tural. This case receives daily publiContinued on Page 4 city because it involves the rich and famous. Throughout history there has always been added amounts of fascination exhibited by the press when aristocracy has been accused of acts of violence. The vonBulow trial has the potential of becoming one of the most famous criminal trials ever held. Claus vonBulow, a member of Continued on Page 4
by DEBRA PIRES and MARIE TAYLOR If Agatha Christie were in town now she would be having the time of her life! The very same type of mystery and intrigue for which she is famous has come alive in the form of the Claus vonBulow trial, which has not only stirred high society, but also many curious and enthralled mystery lovers. The story starts out like any of the many mystery / thriller trade paperbacks available on the market today. This epic saga, though,
Could California Decision Influence Fan1ily Fina,aces, by SARAH CINQ MARS Confronting social issues one step ahead of the rest of us, California recently ruled that a spouse can share in the future professional earnings of a former mate. In what could be a landmark case, Janet Sullivan expect:; to receive 10-20% of her ex-husband Mark's professional earn-
ings for the next ten years. She looks at the "futuremony" as a fair return on her investment. In 1967 the couple was married and agreed that he would complete medical school while she, worked and then she would further her education while he provided the income. All went well Continued on Page 5
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Students were able to take a break from their weekly routine as Ray Boston entertained the college community. The concert, held in Ochre's Great Hall consisted of easylistening and contemporary pop music.