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The Lawrence deal on Gillette is back for a guest Guster and Better Than Ezra FEATURESeducation /P**2 OP/ED editorial / Page 4 come to Appleton / Page 6 President Beck, liberal learning to be celebrated this inauguration weekend

Emily Passey will find an information desk with Lawrence alumni who have gone on to a lecture on "Classics at Lawrence: tled "Guys and Dolls" and "The Staff Writer schedules and maps in the Main Hall have eclectic lives and careers and who From Sampson to Beck" at 2 p.m. in Modem City," will be open to the pub­ lobby. At four intervals throughout the attribute much of that to their Main Hall 105. The Spanish depart­ lic all day. In the conservatory, the stu­ day, the first at 10:30, campus tours Lawrence experience. Finally, faculty, ment will be giving dance demonstra­ dents from both the "Advanced Acting" On May 7, Lawrence will inaugu­ will depart from the south steps of students, and representatives will dis­ tions, presented by the members of class and the spring play "First Lady" rate its 15th president, Jill Beck. The Main Hall. cuss collaborative projects between VTVA, at 11-12, and will also offer will be acting out a few scenes, at 11:30 events surrounding the installation There are also several open houses Lawrence and the Fox Cities. readings of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda and 12:30. In Harper at 11:30, 1:30 ceremony are numerous, but the focus interspersed throughout the day. Each The students and faculty of every and presentations to celebrate the and 2:30, two student trios will per­ of weekend is not Beck's inauguration. of these will also have a few staff mem­ department will be showing off work, 400th anniversary of the writing of form "The Klezmer’s Wedding" by Srul The theme of the weekend, "A bers on hand to direct people and leading discussions, or answering Don Quixote. The English department Irving Glick and "Come Down Heavy" Celebration of the Arts and Liberal answer questions. The Career Center questions, and many will be there all will also be doing poetry readings, but by Evan Chambers. Besides these Learning," truly says it all. This is an and the Center for Teaching and day. The social sciences department is of student work, at 2 p.m. in Science events, there are many more, all cho­ idea of which President Beck is a great Learning will be open at various times focusing on displaying student pro­ Hall 202. Student poets include sen by the faculty to truly exemplify supporter, having founded ArtsBridge, during the day. Visitors can check out jects, conducting people through the Aubree Bojko, Michael Morse, and Lawrence’s position as an amazingly an outreach program designed to offer students' volunteer work in the Union anthropology department, and the psy­ Joshua Musikantow, three seniors diverse liberal arts university with hands-on arts experience for elemen­ all day, or experience the technology in choacoustics and child development from Professor Barrett’s "Advanced much to offer. tary through high school students. Main Hall at the Humanities labs, and telling visitors about the Poetry Writing" class. In addition, Friday ends with a faculty concert The kick-off is at 5:30 on May 5th. Computer Lab until 2. There will be a Freeman Trip to Asia. The labs are many of the other humanities depart­ in Memorial Chapel, followed by vari­ The Cellular Automata — those elabo­ special presentation at 11:15 followed open from 11 a.m. until 12:15, and all ments will be giving presentations, ous inaugural dinners around campus rate sculptures adorning Science Hall by a drop-in open discussion — until other events are open house. hosting tea, and showing off student for the exhausted guests and, of atrium — will be dedicated by the about 1:15 — all about Freshman The math and computer science work. course, President Beck. artist, Rob Smart, '96. Attendees at Studies, given by the head of the pro­ departments will also be displaying In the physical sciences, the labo­ The inauguration will take place this invitation-only event will include gram, Professor Dirck Vorenkamp. student work and the department ratories will be open for visitors to on Saturday morning, beginning with faculty, trustees, visiting alums, and Three panel presentations are facilities, and Professor Eugenie peruse starting mostly at 1 p.m., with a procession of student leaders, distinguished guests from other liberal scheduled in succession, beginning at Hunsicker will be around from 10-12 the Saliva Lab, Microbiology Lab, and trustees, faculty, and other distin­ arts universities across the country. 12:45 p.m. and continuing until 4:30. to explain the Knot Theory. They will Geology Labs open at 10. Also, student guished guests. The Installation will The big event is the open house, Each presentation will be an hour also host a Mathematics Tea at 2:30, posters will be on display and the stu­ begin at 10:30 and is a limited-space, Friday, May 6, from 10-4 p.m., taking long, with small breaks in between, allowing visitors to talk with faculty dents who participated in the geology ticketed event. The University is hop­ place all over campus. The day and take place in Youngchild 121. The and students and learn more about the trip to Scotland will be describing that ing that many people will attend and includes presentations from nearly all first will cover the ArtsJBridge pro­ department. experience at 11 a.m. in Youngchild has arranged for a closed-circuit departments and various events show­ gram, with scholars, sponsoring teach­ As for the humanities, there are 236. broadcast into Stansbury, and a live casing many fine Lawrence attributes. ers, and faculty mentors discussing the mostly timed events such as lectures The music, theatre arts and art webcast for far-away alums and stu­ Here are a few highlights: diversity and growth of the new pro­ and readings throughout the day. departments will make appearances dents home for break. Beginning in the morning, visitors gram. The second will consist of Professor Daniel Taylor will be giving as well. In Wriston, two exhibits, enti­

Fellows to bring new academic ProfessorSkran opportunities to Lawrence awarded FUbright

Liz Tubman also have the opportunity to collabo­ The interviews have all occurred in Emily Gonzalez dying before the age of five — the Staff Writer rate with fellows on various research the last two weeks of April. Once the Staff Writer ______impact of war on Sierra Leone' has projects and performances. Fellows Committee reviews the feed­ been immense. Nearly three-quarters Beck, along with the Fellows back from faculty and students, they The Lawrence Fellows Program Committee, hopes that the program will make recommendations to Beck. In fall 2005 Claudena Skran, was recently established by President will help the fellows in their transi­ The committee is currently in the associate professor of government, Beck to enhance academic opportuni­ tion from graduate school to academic process of interviewing 11 candidates, will begin a research project on the ties here at Lawrence. The Fellows careers. With a lighter teaching load, and they hope to hire six fellows for role of non-governmental organiza­ Committee, comprised of Lawrence the fellows will be able to create new the upcoming academic year. In tions with refugee resettlement in faculty members Alexis Boylan, courses under less pressure while con­ future years, the committee hopes to Africa. Skran was recently awarded a Marcia Bjomerud, Mark Jenike, Steve tinuing their other professional activ­ have up to 20 fellows on campus. grant for $60,000 by the Fulbright Jordheim, and Peter Glick, will bring ities. The Fellows Committee also All fields are eligible to seek a fel­ Scholar Program that will enable her in recent doctoral and MFA graduates hopes that, as the fellows pursue low. The current candidate fields to carry out this international study. who are beginning their academic careers outside Lawrence, they will include math, gender studies, music The project will take Skran to Sierra careers for two- or three-year posi­ maintain ties to the university and history, biology, psychology, geology, Leone — statistically the world's tions in various departments of the thereby help improve Lawrence's aca­ physics, philosophy, music composi­ poorest country — which must now college and conservatory. The fellows demic reputation. tion, theatre/drama, and anthropolo­ deal with resettling refugees and dis­ will teach courses and offer individu­ The process of choosing fellows is gy. The candidates’ academic back­ placed citizens after a brutal 10-year alized instruction for students while very competitive; according to Glick, grounds are impressive: the under­ civil war. Photo courtesy of lawrence.edu continuing their own professional the Fellows Committee is "committed graduate schools of the prospective Skran will be investigating how activities as musicians or scholars. to hiring only extremely high-quality fellows include Harvard, Yale, the current NGOs working within of a million people were forced to flee This new program will be benefi­ candidates." The committee began by Wellesley, Oberlin, Mount Holyoke, Africa — specifically in war-torn their homes during the civil war, and cial not only for students, but for fac­ advertising in the Chronicle of Higher Tufts, Cornell University, and Sierra Leone — are addressing four an estimated 50,000 citizens died. ulty members and fellows as well. For Education and on listservs — online Colgate. major questions within refugee reset­ Though the war ended in 2001 with students, having fellows on campus mailing lists — in a variety of differ­ Glick remarked, "these candi­ tlement: organization, governance, national elections the following year, will mean increased course offerings ent fields. Applications were reviewed dates are talented young Ph.D.s who goals and impact. Assisting the return the process of rebuilding the country, and more opportunities for individu­ first by the Fellows Committee and will enhance the intellectual atmos­ of such large numbers of people in any the homes and lives of its citizens will alized instruction as well as an over­ then by individual departments. The phere of the Lawrence community post-war country is difficult, Skran remain ongoing. Since the war's end, all decrease in class size because of departments conducted phone inter­ and create new opportunities for stu­ commented, but with the case of an estimated 445,000 refugees and the additional faculty members. views with candidates they were dents in classes, collaborations, and Sierra Leone it will be particularly displaced citizens have returned to For current Lawrence faculty interested in and decided whether to individualized instruction." daunting and extremely vital for the Sierra Leone. members, having additional instruc­ have on-campus interviews. The Beck and the Fellows Committee NGOs to help with reintegration. The impact of NGOs on the tors will allow them to concentrate on Fellows Committee reviewed these are looking forward to welcoming the Already a struggling country — returning citizens is a major issue teaching more specialized courses, recommendations and authorized new fellows into the Lawrence com­ with a literacy rate of just 36 percent, that Skran will be closely examining; tutorials, and advising independent interviews for ten different depart­ munity next fall. a life expectancy of less than 35 years studies. Students and professors will ments and one interdisciplinary area. of age, and 250 out of 1,000 children continued on page 2 THE LAWRENTIAN

2 FEATURES FRIDAY. APRIL 29, 2005 Gillian Conoley’s poetry reading ‘Phishing’ — Schenk, a freshman who read her stores. JingLin Huang poems in class. "Her poems are open Conoley's visit to Lawrence is Staff Writer to interpretation, and there isn't any part of a book tour promoting her lat­ don’t take the bait definitive interpretation, because one est poetry. She is the third of a series Beth McHenry personal information. Award-winning Californian poet can discern so many different mean­ of poets visiting campus this year News Editor The most important thing to Gillian Conoley gave a poetry reading ings from her use of words," explains through the Mia Paul Poetry Fund. remember about phishing is that it is Thursday evening in Science Hall freshman Caitlin Gallogly. Poets are selected by the faculty and usually not obvious that the e-mail is Computer Services Dana Rose- 102. Conoley will also work with stu­ the English department, and Barrett a fraud. According to Rose-Schmalz, it Schmalz was recently alerted to a Conoley has written six books of dents on writing poetry and verse. arranges their campus visits and is very easy to change "From" infor­ recent wave of scam e-mailing known poetry, her most recent being She will meet students from Professor plans their readings. mation in any e-mail client. A phish­ as "phishing." Phishing is a system of "Profane Halo," published earlier this Faith Barrett's "Literary The existence and continuation of ing e-mail also contains a clickable identity theft that uses fake e-mails month by Verse Press. Composition: Verse" class. Conoley poetry readings indicates the excel­ link and text that appears to support that appear to be from legitimate "Profane Halo" takes its name also came to Lawrence last term to lent state of poetry in America. the e-mail's claims. And scam artists companies to solicit credit card num­ from the Italian philosopher and crit­ work with students from Barrett's According to Barrett, who is herself usually take logos or images directly bers, social security numbers, PINs, ic Giorgio Agamben's notion of a post- "Advanced Poetry Writing" class. an accomplished poet, "Today's poets from the real company's website. and other personal information. rapturous world whose figures and Barrett has taught selections from have a surprisingly diverse range of Rose-Schmalz has identified sev­ Students and faculty from creatures roam the earth, seeking Conoley's two most recent books, formal commitments and thematic eral quick ways to check suspicious e- Lawrence and other universities have new community and meaning follow­ "Lovers in the Used World" and interests, and poetry readings are key mails: position the mouse over links to already been fooled by phishing, and ing a cataclysmic change similar to "Profane Halo." to maintaining the vitality of poetry see the real website address on the Rose-Schmalz hopes to alert the Sept. 1. Similarly, Conoley's poetry Conoley also wrote "Lovers in the as an art form, since readings allow bottom left corner of the screen, check Lawrence community to the new steps out of the chaos and evolves Used World" (2001), a finalist for the us to hear poetry in the poet's own for spelling errors in logos, percentage scam. from the early narrative voice of her (San Francisco) Bay Area Book voice." signs followed by numbers or @ sym­ E-mails used in phishing look earlier poetry collections to the more Reviewers Award, "Tall Stranger," a Other upcoming poetry events bols in links, random names or e-mail very authentic. The "From" field in experimental style of her two latest nominee for the 1991 National Book this year include a student poetry addresses within the body of the e- the e-mail appears to be from a known books. Critics' Circle Award, "Beckon” reading at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 6, in mail, and inconsistent e-mail headers. company, such as PayPal or Citibank. Poetry aficionados have enjoyed (1996), and "Some Gangster Pain," Science Hall 202 by three students Also look for language that seems The e-mail, complete with official- her works because of the various which garnered the co-winner honors from the "Advanced Poetry Writing" inconsistent with the sender. looking company logos, informs the shades of meaning implied in her lan­ of the 1987 Great Lakes Colleges New class. There will be another student To be safe, it is best not to respond recipient that they must update per­ guage. "Her poems are hard to under­ Writer Award. Copies of her books are reading by the "Literary Composition: at all to e-mails from companies solic­ sonal information at the company stand sometimes, but that is why I available in the Lawrence library, Verse" class at the end of the term. iting information. Rose-Schmalz and website. The website link, although enjoy reading them so," said Amber online, and in independent book­ other university Computer Services labeled correctly — for example, as directors suggest deleting any e-mail www.paypal.com — does not lead to a from a firm asking for private infor­ legitimate website but to a fraudulent mation, no matter how official the e- Princeton Review ranks Lawrence one, where recipients can enter their mail looks. among 'best value1 universities Skran receives remember lying on my bedroom floor universities in the country. Our school Sarah Buckley Staff Writer surrounded by dozens of college is especially noted for its "outstand­ brochures, trying desperately to find ing academics, generous financial aid Fulbright award a university that would be my perfect packages and relatively low costs." continued from page 1 Lawrentians — do you remember match. Luckily, I found Lawrence. The 81 schools were chosen based your senior year of high school? Now maybe you're laughing and on surveys taken by both students she's particularly interested in how United Nations High Commissioner Events such as football games, prom thinking that you weren't nearly as and administrators from over 350 the NGOs have helped those with spe­ for Refugees. While recently teaching and graduation are some of our best paranoid as I was, but in high school I institutions in the country. The cial needs — specifically child soldiers, at Lawrence's London Centre, Skran memories, yet for some students, the took my college research very serious­ Princeton Review considered over 30 female victims of sexual abuse, was able to meet with natives of arduous process of selecting a college ly. If anyone still reading this can factors to rate each college in four dif­ amputees and orphans. In addition to Ghana, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and to attend the following year casts a sympathize with me, I'm happy to tell ferent categories, including acade­ researching the organization and other former British colonies in Africa. formidable shadow over all the festiv­ you that our efforts have been mics, tuition, financial aid and stu­ impact of the NGOs, Skran will also With this new project and the ities. rewarded. dent borrowing. If you're curious to study how Sierra Leone's NGOs inter­ backing of the Sierra Leone There’s just a little something Lawrence University — the see the whole list of institutions rec­ act with and work to create stronger Opportunities Industrialization about everyone's senior year, whether school we chose, yea! — has recently ognized, you can check out the links with local governments, local Centre, Skran will be able to change it be in college or higl) school, that's been named one of the nation's "best Princeton Review website. affiliates and national governments. her focus slightly and study the impact very daunting. There are big decisions value" undergraduate universities by So I guess all my research and A member of the Lawrence faculty of refugee organizations on a more to be made. High school seniors, in The Princeton Review. In the 2006 worrying paid off. It's rewarding to since 1990, Skran's work has focused local and national level. The NGO particular, must choose between thou­ edition of its book "America's Best have our school recognized as a top- primarily on refugee interests and the study is particularly important not sands of colleges to attend. We can see Value Colleges," which was published rate institution — as if we didn't history of the "refugee arena," specifi­ only for the impact the research might the fear in the prospie’s eyes every earlier this month, Lawrence was rec­ know that already! Hopefully this cally in European governments. In the have in government studies later on; time they cut in front of us in line at ognized with only 81 other schools prestige will make the college appli­ past she has conducted research on but because, as Skran commented, the Downer — so I suppose we can cut among both private and public insti­ cation process a little less nerve-rack­ displaced people in Central America lack of funding prevents many similar them some slack. "Is Lawrence really tutions in 35 states. ing for high school seniors now and and has also studied the beginnings of organizations from conducting inde­ the place for me?" they are wonder­ This elite acknowledgment now bring a diverse and enthusiastic private volunteer agencies — which pendent research themselves and thus ing. places Lawrence among the top five group of new students to our campus led to current NGOs — and interna­ might help benefit them in future pro­ When I was in high school, I percent of all four-year colleges and next year. tional agencies, such as the office of the jects. Who serves your drinks: Stars of the VR, Part I

Nora Hertel Linda Pinto, Manager/Bartender Alison Miller, Bartender Staff Writer Sophomore Freshman Major: Biology/Environmental Major: Pipe Organ Performance Studies Favorite Drink: Blurrecaine The Viking Room is a place where Favorite Drink: Sea Breeze Funniest Experience at the VR: Lawrentians can gather to relax and Funniest Experience at the VR: "When certain customers loose but­ socialize with students throughout— "Whenever Ben Dictus comes in." tons on their shirts... But that's part and across — the bar. Eight Lawrence Sage advice from behind the bar: of the fun you should come see.” students are currently employees at "Party at Suhayda's!" Sage advice from behind the bar: the VR, and five more are soon to join "What do you do?" them. Student bartenders, along with Patrick McEachem, Bartender Don't the "rustic ambiance" of the space, Senior Colleen Detjens, Bartender give the VR its character and high­ Major: Biology/Chemistry Sophomore light the intimacy of the LU campus. Favorite Drink: "Harsh shots Major: Environmental Science disappoint The new employees have yet to be bought for me by friends'" Favorite Drink: "What? I'm not announced, but in the meantime Funniest Experience at the VR: 2 1,1 don't drink...” Qod-Jesus here's info on a few of your trusty bar­ "Ha. Sorry. What happens in the VR Funniest Experience at the VR: tenders. Months and/or years have stays in the VR." "When certain people demand pitch­ Be the Business Manager equipped them with anecdotes to Sage advice from behind the bar: ers of monkey balls.” share, and wisdom for the heartbro­ "Ya know that chick down at the end Sage advice from behind the bar: ken. of the bar...? She totally digs you." "Oh, don't worry, that was totally o a t smooth." THE LAWRENTIAN VV FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2005 FEATURES Qimiistiyboostir^ Banb Squad taigete area youttis

Joe Pfender cemed with the excitement of learning humanities, sciences and music, saying Kornis taking up almost all of the with a Lawrence alumnus who works Stan Writer and the natural world. The shows that that the club is open to anyone who is responsibilities in continuing the club. at the Children's Museum downtown they put on for fourth- through sev­ interested. Now, though, membership is on the to set up some shows there. enth-graders are not based on techni­ The presentations themselves con­ rise and there has been a move to In addition to tabling at the activ­ The phrase "Bomb Squad" is not cal chemistry. Rather, they are demon­ sist of a number of skits, each one illus­ spread out responsibility. Kornis is a ities fair during Welcome Week every the first thing that comes to mind strations of a variety of basic physical trating a different scientific principle. junior biology major and chemistry fall, the squad runs two shows for when considering the Lawrences and chemical laws in a context that is The club generally puts on six or seven minor who joined at the same time as Lawrence students — one in fall and Chemistry Outreach Club. After all, more accessible to children of that age. .of these shows in a given year in Hane. It has been easier for him this one in spring — to generate interest they do n6t actually make bombs. But Because of the absence of Youngchild 121, and one to three class­ year, since "more people are stepping and involvement. While the group wel­ the name is appropriate given the advanced concepts in chemistry or any es of students come to each perfor­ up" and taking the whole process more comes anyone who is interested, the functions of the organization, an out­ other scientific field, the membership mance. They are held at lunch hour, seriously. attitude of the group is not one of des­ reach group that primarily puts on of the club is open to more than strict­ from 12:30 to 1:20. The last show of There is more motivation, too, peration. It was refreshing to see a stu­ chemistry demonstrations for elemen­ ly "hard science" majors. Ben Hane, a this year will be on Monday, May 2. since the group’ is working on a new dent group as confident in its own tary school classes from the Appleton junior German and history major who In recent years, the club has strug­ script — they have been working off future as the Bomb Squad. area. has been in the group since his fresh­ gled a little bit due to loss of senior the old one since Kornis and Hane Bomb Squad meets Monday nights The Bomb Squad is mostly con- man year, cited members from the leadership, with current leader Matt came in. They have also been working at 8 p.m. in Youngchild 121. \

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OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2005 Guest Editorial: In praise of thrift The E-Spot And if there's a hundred bucks left once a decade with the administration Peter Gillette for The Lawreatiin over, hell, let's blow it on helium balloons. and suggest a capital improvement that Last year an RLA in Plantz — since we, the students, would be able to Our Hairy Friend he is managing editor of this newspaper, bankroll. This would be kind of like a Despite last week's cold spell I am he shall remain nameless — spent about multi-class gift. Ethan Denault afraid, because when it gets warm, the $250 of floor money on renting a backhoe. That would be difficult to set up and Humor Columnist llama petting-zoos and the inflatables Now, this is clever, and I took more than a involve some substantial restructuring of and the binge of cardswipe-bacchanales couple trips around the block on it and finances, but it would be a way to engage that becomes May at Lawrence must be, Though lampooned for centuries in student newspapers and by humorists enjoyed it very much, but in its brilliant Lawrence students and their groups into sadly, right around the comer. across the globe, Canada has finally broken free from the stigma of being the sec­ absurdity, I believe it proves my point: a sort of — pardon the phrase — "owner­ You know how it is. The Hall Council ond-best nation in North America and preeminent butt of all party jokes. Too often, groups or dorms program ship society." You're less likely to pee in a Wait a second, who am I kidding? I mean who could forget this classic: "Did put on the "Lord of the Rings" marathon precisely because they have the money. hallway you helped to carpet. you hear about the guy with a map of Canada tattooed on his ass? Every time he during midterm reading period first term. Sure, we need some programs, and yes, While we have a senior gift commit­ sits down Quebec separates" (haha). Or what about this gem: "Did you hear about There was that little minigolfing trip those ought to be funded, but at the end of tee, there are limits to students’ dispos­ the war between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia? The Newfies were lobbing some time in the winter that everyone eveiy third term, the truth tends to leak able incomes. (At least there are limits to hand grenades and the Nova Scotians were pulling the pins and lobbing them who wasn't watching basketball or listen­ out, as there is simply too much to do. The mine.) And while we can give money to back" (hehe). Yes, hilarity at the price of our northern neighbors is something ing to Trivia thought about attending. glut of programs, then, causes each to be the Lawrence Fund, the effect, despite the which will forever run in the blood of Americans (and those positioned directly Once somebody remembered to buy finals under-attended, in a cruel irony of the orange signs, is less tangible than a fund below them), passed down through the generations. food. system. that would result in a single project Yet, this past week something happened in Canada which suddenly forced Lo and behold: $700 left over. And So, when there's money left over, bankrolled by a group of future alums. the world to view Canada as something more than just a winter wonderland har­ from the midst of the RLA meeting, from what is a group, a dorm, or LUCC to do? There are much more modest ways to boring but a few cheap beer factories: a local ferry operator in Manitoba captured the midst of the Hall Council meeting, First of all, honestly note that to whoever go about this: allowing or encouraging almost three minutes of precious Bigfoot footage. from the midst of the LUCC-recognized dispersed the money. Second of all, think leftover hall moneys or organizational For those who have been hiding under a rock for the past 38 years, Bigfoot is organization, some person — it's always of what an endowment of leftover student moneys to help fund junior faculty a monster gorilla who fives somewhere in northern California. In 1967 a man the same person in each group—reminds moneys could do: you want cable? You research or scholarships to summer pro­ named Roger Platterson filmed what appeared to be a massive primate tramping everyone else: want your weightroom? You want more grams for a deserving resident with a stel­ through the woods near his home just south of the Washington border. "You guys, if we don't spend this flowerbeds, vegan options, piano benches, lar GPA and a compelling plan. Anthropologists immediately claimed that the footage was a hoax, that the ape money in two weeks we’ll lose it." books, microscopes, course offerings, park­ Or, of course, we could realize that was nothing more than a human dressed in a gorilla costume. Believers are By George, s/he is right! And so we ing spots? OK, maybe not more parking. when Lawrentians travel between duel­ inclined to see the footage as proof that a large primate still exists in North spend. We have our three dozen block par­ Well, each of these fall under a differ­ ing block parties in a rented backhoe at America. They also regularly claim to have been abducted by alien spacecrafts ties, root beer kegs and all, hire a campus ent departmental budget, but imagine the the same time that — as happened last and whatnot, but that's just a side note. The recent sighting of Bigfoot in Canada band almost at union rate, rent the grills, kind of power students could have by, out­ spring — administrators threaten a pay raises an extremely important question: what the heck was Bigfoot doing in table for card swipes, buy some kitchen side of the yearly allocations of LUCC but freeze for faculty and tuition — once Canada, eh? I called Canadian expert Pierre Delmonte head of Canadian studies utensils for good measure, and — some perhaps organized by it, there was a fund again — rises, something has gone terri­ department at Canada University for some answers. groups are smart like this — we fill the where students would, by virtue of our bly, hilariously wrong. According to Professor Delmonte the reasons for relocating to Manitoba are basement with foam or sand and clean it responsibilities, be able to sit down, say, And then, we allocate accordingly. plentiful. As the website Manitobaisforlovers.com points out, the number of up all in the same weekend. females to every male is roughly 4-to-l. Belmonte pointed out that May is also the prime mating season for Canadians, who rush to reproduce before the winter the library. Her work seems to Christy has only held this position Dan Holbrook involve dozens of little blue cards. since October, and her route to storms take over in mid-July. Therefore, what better place for Bigfoot to find a Copy Chief mate than in Manitoba, eh? Oh yah, and what if Bigfoot is female? That's fine as And as the comedians say, she'll be Lawrence was an unusual one. "It's well. Manitoba is paving the way for gay rights in Canada, offering many same- been a long trip here," she jokes. sex couples benefits on par with traditional families. If you're a student and don’t work Bom in Newton, Mass., and raised Delmonte also noted that the number of Manitoba biker bars has skyrocket­ at the library, chances are youTl in a suburb of Detroit, Carmichael ed as a result of an influx of tattoo parlors, both reaping the benefits of the never meet Christy Carmichael. didn't plan to end up at the library. province's Amish population moving to warmer climates such as Key West and But if you've ever studied there at She graduated from Michigan Tech Cuba. night, you've probably seen her. in '98 with a degree in mechanical While these may only be a few of the reasons Bigfoot was seen in Canada, I’ve As a circulation assistant, Christy engineering, but ended up switch­ developed my own thesis. Rik Warch, while at first believing that retirement was spends most of her time processing ing tracks. a lovely option, has found out what any individual at AARP will tell you — retire­ reserve materials for courses at "I wanted to do something differ­ ment blows! Therefore with the help of Tim X. Troy he carefully constructed a Lawrence or obtaining copyright ent, to pursue a different career." giant ape costume and traveled to Manitoba, where the ratio of females to males permissions for photocopied arti­ she explains. Christy got a second was decidedly in his favor. On the way he got a sweet tattoo of the band "Heart” cles. degree at the Fbx Valley Tech and is on his tooshie, did wheefies on his Harley in front of a group of scared Amish "It's pretty much behind the considering moving out west even­ schoolchildren, realized the ape suit was only a burden and ran in front of a ferry scenes," she says. Christy deals tually, to work for the National operator in the nude — hence the pictures. Folks, this is only speculation. Time with professors more often than there all night Christy is also the Park Service. But until then, shell for another Molson, eh? students, but Sunday through night supervisor, which means be at the library. Thursday you can see her at her she's the only university staff mem­ "It's a job I enjoy," says Carmichael, desk, behind the circulation desk in ber at the library after 10 p.m. "it's interesting."

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If you wav a pimp or n ho which Editor in Chief: Katharine Enoch The end of a presidential election is not the end of politics. At comer wonki you work? Lawrence, however, political involvement visibly dropped starting Managing Editor: Reid Stratton November 3rd: there have been few letters to the editor regarding political issues, few rallies or protests, and little discussion among stu­ Layout Editor: dents about some of the key political issues being debated right now. Cleo Slaughter There are several ways for Lawrentians to involve themselves again in politics, and we call for students once again to engage in political Associate Layout Editor: discussion and debate. Corin Howland The current issues on Capitol Hill are extremely contentious and Copy Chief: will have an impact upon our lives. The recent battle between courts Dan Holbrook and Congress over the life of Terry Schiavo is m^jor medical ethics “I'd work the Christians coming out issue that may one day affect each of us. Another important issue that of Pilgrim’s Cafe." Associate Copy Editor: could change the power dynamic in Washington is the debate in the -Sarah Szabo Adam Berey Senate over whether or not the filibuster should be retained. The way judges are confirmed, the kinds of legislation passed, and the power Features Editor: Meghan McCallum of the majority and minority parties will be altered significantly should the filibuster be eliminated, and this issue— still undecided News Editor: at the time of publication — deserves our attention. All of this is not Beth McHenry to mention the conflict between national security and the civil liber­ ties we cherish, which has largely characterized the past four years. Associate News Editor: There are several ways for Lawrentians to respond to the issues Emily Gonzalez of the day. One new and interesting way is the soapbox speeches every Opinions & Editorials Editor: Monday and Wednesday at 12:20 at the Main Hall clock. Taking a “Td work the speedy service drive- William Dalsen page from the past, Lawrentians now have the opportunity to draw a through outside of Walgreens." crowd and persuade their peers of the importance of these and other A & E Editor: -Meredith Bennett issues. Lawrentians can stage debates, write letters to this newspa­ Paul Karner per, and very importantly, write to their representatives in Congress and local government. Associate A & E Editor: Cory Robertson Those who most need to be politically involved probably will not have read much of this editorial. It is our hope that those of you who Sports Editor: have read it will take the initiative and inform others of the impor­ Alex Week tance of political involvement, and continue striving to make a differ­ ence. Associate Sports Editor: Peter Griffith

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^______ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY. APRIL 29. 2005 Paul Karner Better Than Ezra and Guster rock out in Rock Columnist Veritas Est Rock Appleton Zion’s shine a bit dim

When a group of nine nameless socialists from Montreal began taking over clubs, bars, and the occasional church, playing their 20-minute-plus soundscapes for audiences of hopeless zealots and wannabe revolutionaries, a challenge was put forth to the emo­ tionally charged fans of underground music. These ambitious Canadians, performing under the provocative name "Godspeed You Black Emperor!," dared listeners to take them seriously. And in a music scene filled with spastic guitars and shame- *less gimmicks, demanding a lot of attention from an audience is a request rarely acknowledged. But it became clear that people were willing to listen to these nine musicians, as they proved to offer something fresh and sincere. As these musicians later fanned out to pilot other musical endeavors, some of them have managed to find some success by themselves. Tired of the lack of syllables in GYBE, three Godspeed members went on to form A Silver Mount Zion, which soon expanded to The Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-la-la Band. They started playing in 1999 and, although under a new flag, their music has always shown a strong resemblance to their previous musical experiences. Their newly released album, Guster and Better Than Ezra photos courtesy ot Christine Beaderstadt "Horses in the Sky," boasts similar long-winded crescendos and droning orchestral arrangements, but the The Safes play the Coffeehouse band seems to embrace the limita­ tions of playing with only six mem­ bers. There’s an aspect of desperation Kristin somehow just made sense. Kristin said that they were considering cent of the Mr. T Experience or No Use Annicka Campbell to all of the guitar work on the album, Kristin's beats were the perfect accompa­ "The Blueberry Scones." Pete and Kristin For A Name. Unfortunately, their new Staff Writer whether it is wailing distortion or del­ niment to Pete's self-referencing and are definitely worth checking out before record, "Family Jewels," lacks the physi­ icate acoustic, that alludes to the epic interestingly spasmodic lyrics. The two the end of the year. cal energy of their live shows and sounds Godspeed records and gives the Last Friday, the Chicago-based band were charmingly self-conscious on stage, The Safes showed up around 10:30 rather simplistic. But on Friday night, album a familiar feel. But there is one The Safes brought their riff-heavy brand yet it didn't show through in their play­ p.m., ten minutes after the previous set The Safes were energetic and inspired, stark difference on this album that of pop-punk to the Coffeehouse. They ing. Their songs were solid and catchy. had ended. Unfortunately, most of the despite the patchy attendance. makes the first listen a bit uneasy — were preceded by Pete Snyder and The crowd thoroughly enjoyed their crowd had already wandered away to When asked if it was difficult to the voice of frontman Efrim Menuck Kristin Tamayo. set. "Pete Snyder is an enigma to me," attend various parties around campus. maintain a certain level of energy while is present throughout most of the Pete and Kristin's opening set was- remarked junior Stephanie Wille, who Although they are not very well playing for such a small audience, the album. excellent, forcing members of the cata­ said the concert "rocked.” known, The Safes have been written up lead singer, Frankie, responded opti­ This is only significant when tak­ tonic crowd up from their spots on the While taking a break from the dance in Rolling Stone, Punk Planet and the mistically. "I live to play music," he said. ing into consideration the instrumen­ Coffeehouse couches and onto the dance floor, Andrew Ritchie said "I think they Chicago Tribune. The band consists of "I play like that when we practice. I'd tal music of GYBE and the previous floor — something largely unheard-of were better than some of the opening the three O’Malley brothers — Frankie, rather play for a small group of kids who Silver Mount Zion records that during most concerts at the bands you see at bigger shows. But I Sean, and Michael — and their drummer are dancing than three hundred people defined their sound. To put it bluntly, 'Underground. Pete and Kristin proved to might be biased because I'm friends with Doug James. just standing there, staring." The Safes Efrim is a terrible singer. He has a be a talented duo, regaling the crowd them." The Safes indulged the audience do best on stage, but if you're into poppy blatant disregard for singing on-key with their bass-less brand of indie pop. Though Kristin and Pete haven’t with a highly addictive brand of melodic, punk, pick up their record or check out and his tone quality is similar to The unlikely pairing of Pete and officially chosen a name for the band, punk-inspired music that was reminis­ their website at theSafes.com. someone yelling for help after falling down a well. After adjusting one's ears however, there is a clear purpose to the desperate wails of this senti­ mental politico. With a 10-minute dirge version of "Oh, Canada" and a 12-minute lament of "God bless our dead marines," the jaded anti-establishmentarian vibe comes through loud and clear, but per­ haps a bit too strong. There is a thin line between epic and just plain long, and the difference lies in the details. An epic warrants close listening and rewards one's attention with a certain depth that reveals itself throughout the piece. As much as the efforts of Efrim and the Silver Mount Zion crew are respectable, and at points reward­ ing to the listener, there is a consis­ tent feeling of anticipation through­ out the album that is never complete­ ly relieved. With regards to GYBE, it seems that the Silver Mount Zion apple didn't fall far from the tree, but The Safes and an unnamed band play with LU students Pete nevertheless landed in an awkward Snyder and Kristin Tamayo little puddle a couple feet away. THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2005 ARTS 8 c F.NTF.RTAINMENT 7 Laughing Wild’ Artist spotlight: while questioning Danielle Dahlke Paul Karner "I used whatever I could get my Arts and Entertainment Editor hands on to draw on," Dahlke said. "1 social mores guess I knew a blank canvas when I saw one." Her parents weren't artists them­ Danielle Dahlke, a junior art major selves— her father ran a business spe­ Jessica Engel their eccentric roles convincingly, with from Antigo, Wis., brought a bit of playful cializing in snowmobiles and water sports for The Lawrentian satirical humor that nevertheless elic­ profundity to the minds of Main Hall — but they were nonetheless supportive its sympathy. They present their char­ passersby with her new installment enti­ throughout her creative endeavors. acters as larger than life, but inge­ tled "Cheetah." Many students were By age 8, her creativity had begun to On April 3 and 4, Meara Levezow niously create the illusion of reality. momentarily amused and undoubtedly take shape as she began painting. Dahlke and Nick Endres will perform their Both actors portray their over­ perplexed as the frosted snowmobile rest­ went on to take painting classes at the senior project, a production of wrought characters with surprising ing beneath the front steps caught their California College of Art, and arrived at Christopher Durang's "Laughing ease. They sweep us away into their eye. "The actual creation came about Lawrence in the fall upon graduating Wild." The play will showcase the dream world, not once reminding us because of my seeing something beautiful from high school. After a year, however, direction of Zach Johnson and the set that they are acting. Even after the about basic everyday things,” explained she transferred to the Massachusetts design of Devin Scheef. Hilarious 80s show ends, one cannot help but reflect the artist. "It has to do with my impracti- College of Art after being accepted to their costumes, deemed "gloriously ugly" by upon the talent that Levezow and calities and idealism, versus realism and undergraduate program. After a finishing Endres, cheesy elevator music amidst Endres possess as actors. Levezow practicality. The frosting does hold many the year at MassArt, Dahlke decided to scenes of violence, and skilled comedic possesses a great penchant for physi­ of it 's own connotations of domesticity and return to Lawrence. "I guess I just real­ acting are just a few of the reasons to cal comedy reminiscent of Carol femininity, which are meant to be more ized that my work comes from me," said come see this zany theatrical romp. Burnett, and Endres' possesses a subtle undertones." Dahlke, "whereas before I felt that what The play, written by the controversial- unique stage presence which immedi­ Dahlke has enjoyed the curious school I went t» vindicated my work." yet-comical Durang, raises questions ately charms the audience. Both glances and delightful smirks her piece Dahlke hopes to go on to receive her about modem morality, politics, and actors do the writer's work much jus­ has elicited. She's managed to maintain Master of Fine Arts and ultimately share pop-culture, while still managing to tice. an innocent appreciation for the wonder her passion for art with college students keep the audience laughing. The play Also noteworthy is the impressive­ of beauty while pursuing art in the acad­ as a professor. "For a community, the arts humorously examines sexuality, reli­ ly versatile, adaptable set created by emic world. Dahlke's passion for art are essential," said Dahlke, "a sign of life gion, contraception, and the electoral Scheef. In addition, Johnson's direct­ shone through even as a small child, rather than just basic survival." vote, among many other serious topics. ing efforts let the play comes together when she scribbled on her newly painted Levezow plays a mentally ill as a cohesive whole. This satirical suc­ bedroom walls. woman who comes into conflict with cess is not to be missed. The produc­ Endres' unnamed character, a neurot­ tion dates are set for April 29 and 30, ic man who often attends New Age at 8 p.m. There will also be a preview gatherings. Levezow and Endres per­ of the show on April 28. Admittance is form monologues that climax in sever­ free. al shared dream sequences. Both play

Clip /n/ Carry April 29th - May 5th Fri-Sat, 8 p.m. Senior play: "Laughing Wild." Cloak Theatre. Sat, 7:30 and 10 p.m. East Asian film series: "House of Flying Daggers." Wriston. Sat, 8 p.m. Lawrence Chamber Orchestra Concert. Chapel. Sat, 10 p.m. Electronic music concert.

Coffeehouse. Danielle’s “Cheetah” consisted of a 70s Arctic Cat Cheetah covered in frosting Sun, 8 p.m. Faculty recital: John Daniel, P^fcoileroiti b j d<3vi'$ t a i d a n Y, trumpet, Dmitri Novgorodsky, piano. -rCrKe. t o r Chapel C>utJ< **.1 up diiiOU [I Wed, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Classic film: "Help." eatail Youngchild 102. Thu, 10 p.m. The Chamber Music % Uak... Underground. Coffeehouse. 5

I>WH ■We’re not Unf, Corrections (Were st, Metier ) In the last issue of The Lawrentian an article on the women’s Ultimate team stated that they went 2- Peter has been So in order to 1. The team actually went 3-1 in that tournament. bugging M att get Peter o ff of Additionally, there is no April 31. recently to his back, Matt include more of decided to draw his frie nds in all of Peter’s their weekly friends this comic. week. . THE LAWRENTIAN

8 SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 200 5 LU softball stays on course Lawrence University Tariq Engineer for tournament berth m f t Sports Columnist Alex Week board in the fourth inning, putting the The nomadic Vikes later headed tur- Sports Editor score at 3-2 in Beloit’s favor. Lawrence ther south to play the nationally-ranked Softball Around the Bases was quick to equalize, as Van Groll drove University of Chicago on Sunday. April 21 in Reason the very next inning. The dead­ Lawrence showed defensive grit in The Vikings started the latter half of Lawrence 7 8 lock went into extra innings and Beloit restricting the 12th-ranked Maroons to a their week by routing visiting Lakeland Lakeland 0 0 eventually won the heartbreaker in the total of seven runs for the day. Marinac College. The first game saw last week’s April 23 Where are the 10th. Lawrence bounced back from its took the 3-0 loss in the first game, while Lawrence 3 4 MWC player of the week, Philbrick-Linzmeyer went 2- Lauren Kost, grab her 12th Beloit 4 0 for-3 at the bat. In the second win of the season without April 24 game Van Groll scored allowing an earned run. Kost Lawrence 0 1 heavyweights? Lawrence's sole run, as the U. U of Chicago 3 4 struck out three and allowed of C. improved its record to . only one hit. The Lawrence April 26 22-7 with the 4-1 victory. offense was paced by junior Lawrence 4 0 According to ESPN's recently After two more narrow Becca Reason, who had four UW-Whitewater 5 1 unveiled boxing rankings, Vitali non-conference losses to UW- hits and scqjed three times. Klitschko is the number one heavy­ Whitewater on Tuesday, the Tennis weight boxer in the world. Toren Johnson, Carrie Van team needs to rebound at April 21 Vitali Klitschko! Groll, and Loni Philbrick- home this weekend against Lawrence 'r The heavyweight division used Linzmeyer were also solid, Carroll. The MWC South Marian 19 to be boxing s flagship. This is the combining for five RBIs. Division's Lake Forest and April 24 division of Muhammad Ali, Joe The second game was Dlinois College have already Lawrence 1 much like the first, this time Photo courtesy of Lou Perella c Frazier, and George Foreman. Of Joe qualified for next week's with freshman Catherine Becca Reason slides into third en route to defeating Lakeland Beloit <1 Louis and Rocky Marciano. And yes, conference tournament. Marinac earning the win. even of a young Mike Tyson. No dis­ Lawrence, Ripon, and Beloit Baseball respect meant to Mr. Kiltschko — he Philbrick-Linzmeyer was impressive with loss to take the second game 4-0. The will battle through the weekend for the April 21 isn't a bad boxer, but he wouldn't the bat, going 3-for-4, including a triple, Vikes capitalized on Beloit's four errors in two Northern Division spots. Taking one Lawrence 6 1 last the distance with any of them. and powering in three runs. the second inning, converting each for a of two from Carroll on Saturday would UW-Whitewater 12 13 So just why is there a lack of On Saturday, the Vikes resumed con­ run. Kost turned in another stellar defen­ secure a tournament berth for the Vikes. April 23 marquee talent in the heavyweight ference action, traveling down to windy sive performance, giving up just one hit. Games start at 1 p.m. Lawrence 2 5 division? Beloit. Both teams got onto the score- Beloit 7 2 The answer is money. Thirty April 24 years ago the opportunity to make Lawrence 1 9 money in boxing far exceeded the Beloit 3 8 opportunity in other sports. Not only Vikings and Buccaneers split that, but the cost of learning how to Men’s Golf box was significantly cheaper as April 21 well. Anybody could walk into a gym four-game series Beloit College Classic on the comer and start training. 2nd out of 7 one run back in the second inning and Webster scored on a Wong double. Beloit Boxing gloves cost a whole lot less Andy York April 22-23 than golf clubs. It was also an effec­ Sports Writer remained a 2-1 game until tying the game added one more in the bottom of the third Illinois Wesleyan Invite tive way of keeping kids of the at 2-2 in the seventh. to get a 4-2 lead. LU tried coming back, 10th out of 28 street, so parents were happy to see However, the LU bats were not cold adding one run in the fourth and fifth, but The baseball team split the four- this time, and they scored one run in the Beloit added four of its own in the next their kids in the gym rather than in Softball game home-and-home series with Beloit bottom of the seventh and two in the bot­ three innings to lead 8-4. a gang. April 21 Today's world is very different. last weekend, each winning one game at tom of the eighth. In the seventh, Wong The Vikings had their big inning in home and one on the road. The Vikings Lawrence 7 8 Even a traditionally expensive sport would score on a Coe RBI single, and in the top of the seventh when they scored lost the opener at home 7-2, but won the Lakeland 0 0 like golf is easily accessible through the eighth, Bryan Rosen pinch-ran for four runs to tie the game 8-8. OToole nightcap 5-2. At Beloit, the Vikings April 23 programs like the First Tee, so box­ Chase and scored on a Billy Bodle RBI started the inning by doubling, and dropped the first game 3-1, but again won Lawrence 3 4 ing is no longer the most convenient single. Bodle then scored on a Hauser sin­ Webster reached on an error. Wong the second game, this time by a score of 9- Beloit 4 0 way to occupy a child’s life through gle. Viking starter John Ritchie went all knocked them both in with another RBI April 24 sport. The money in baseball, bas­ 8 in 11 innings. nine innings to pick up his third win of double. After a Fitzsimmons single and a In the first game at Whiting Field, Lawrence 0 1 ketball, football, and golf has grown the season, giving up only five hits and Beloit pitching change, Hauser singled, the Vikings jumped out early on the U of Chicago 3 4 exponentially. Boxing no longer has striking out ten Beloit batters. scoring Wong. Butzen finished off the Buccaneers and took a 2-0 lead after the April 26 the easy in. The next day, the Vikings headed scoring with another single, scoring first inning. Tim OTbole reached on an Lawrence 4 0 At the same, the money in box­ down to Beloit for another twin bill. The Fitzsimmons and knotting the game up error to score on an Andrew Wong double. UW-Whitewate ing has not grown at the same rate first game was much of the same, the at eight. Wong advanced on a bad throw, and then Vikings scoring first, but the bats disap­ It would stay that way until the as the other sports. The risk-reward Standings graph is no longer skewed in box­ scored on a squeeze bunt by Kevin pearing after the first inning. LU would eleventh, when LU finally got the win­ Fitzsimmons. Unfortunately, that would ing’s favor. score its only run in the top of the first ning run across. Wong did it again for the be it for the Viking’s scoring, and Beloit Men’s Baseball This means today’s kids have inning as Hauser walked, stole second, Vikings, as he tripled and then scored on got to LU starter B. J. Chase in the third North Division more alternatives from which to and scored on a Wong single. The Coe's single. Ritzer, who went six innings inning for five runs. Chase would give up choose. And they no longer seem to Buccaneers would add two in the bottom giving up only one run, shut down the two more runs in the top of the sixth St. Norbert 6-2 14-12 choosing boxing. After all, why would of the first and one in the third off of LU Buccaneers in the bottom of the inning, before getting pulled in favor of Tbm Lawrence 5-3 12-14 one choose a sport where one spends pitcher Chris Clouthier. He pitched six giving LU the win 9-8. Ritzer ran his Ritzer, who went scoreless for one-and- Beloit 6-6 13-16 three months training for one fight, innings in the loss, giving up three runs record to 3-1 on the season for the two-thirds innings. Chase picked up the Ripon 4-4 14-11 where beating physically beaten is on six hits and striking out three. It was Vikings. Andrew Wong had the game of a Carroll 3-9 10-19-1 part of the process, and, most espe­ loss, dropping his record to 2-2 on the sea­ his first loss of the season against three lifetime, going 5-6 with four RBIs. son. cially, where there is a significant wins. The Vikings are currently in second In the second game of the double- Softball chance of a life-ending injury. The second game ended up being an place in the MWC North Division and header, The Vikings once again put two North Division Boxing used to be romantic. It offensive battle that went 11 innings. The have a big series against Ripon this week­ runs on the board in the first inning. Buccaneers got on the board first this end. LU will host the Redhawks in a dou­ was mano-a-mano: the ultimate test Beloit 7-4 15-14 12 O'Toole singled, and both Brad Hauser time, with three runs in the first inning bleheader this Saturday at 1 p.m. at Don of one's body and mind. To some Lawrence 7-4 15-16 12 and Wong reached on bunt singles to load off Viking starter Hauser. LU countered Hawkins field. With a pair of wins, the extent it still retains its romanti­ Ripon 7-4 15-13 10 the bases. One run came in when a pitch back with two in the third inning as Vikings could be close to clinching a play­ cism. It's just that the romanticism Carroll 5-6 7-19 7 is no longer worth it. hit Doug Coe, and the second scored on a OToole scored on a wild pitch and Ben off spot for the first time since the 1990s. Mike Butzen sacrifice fly to left. Beloit got St. Norbert 3-10 8-21-1 4 Men’s Tennis LU tennis team concludes regular seasonNorth Division Ripon 4-0 15-6 Peter Griffith his 3-6 first-set loss to junior Alex player Nathan Kish was unable to touches on their games in practice St. Norbert 3-1 9-9 Associate Sports Editor Week, but no other Sabre managed to play due to illness, which meant and have high expectations for this Beloit 2-2 4-6 break two games in a set in singles sophomore Ryan Bly had to step in weekend's conference tournament in Lawrence 1-3 5-9 play. and play his second-ever singles Madison. Singles play starts at 8 a.m. Carroll 0-4 3-12 The LU men's tennis team Lawrence traveled to Beloit on match. Bly almost managed to be the on Saturday, with doubles to follow on cruised to an easy 7-0 win over Sunday for its final dual match of the hero of the day, winning his first set 6- Sunday. Marian last Thursday before losing a season. Though the Vikings managed 2, before dropping the second set and Standings courtesy of heartbreaker to Beloit on Sunday, 4-3. to win the doubles point and the top losing a heart-wrenching third set www.midwestconference.org The Vikings didn’t drop a single two singles points, Beloit snatched tiebreaker. All statistics are set while coasting to a win over the the final four singles points to take Despite the close loss, the Vikings accurate as of Sabres. Chuck Bergs managed to get the match 4-3. Junior fifth-singles have been putting the finishing April 27, 2005 Marian's highest score of the day in