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Volume CXXI, Number 19 Established 1856 Thursday, April 7, 1994 Greek Council Proposes to Move Rush Back to First Semester By Robert Rogers the symptoms of a deeper problem. People sorority members also feel that a delayed contact with other members of the question why the Greeks are here, and rush promotes less interaction between organization cannot be overvalued...Second Kenyon's Greek Council stirred whether their presence on campus is pledges and senior members. semester rush does not allow enough time controversy this week with its proposal to validated. I think it would go a long way Student Council President Nicole for first-year students to participate in the Student Senate that fraternitysorority rush towards solving this problem if this issue Dennis said that the proposal to move rush full active life of the organization before the return to first semester after three years of were aired openly.. .Both sides would back to first semester should be seen by both summer, something which is of paramount

delayed rush. The Senate will discuss the benefit." non-Gre- ek and Greeks as, "detrimental not importance during spring elections." proposal in a meeting, which is open to all The current controversy concerns the only to first-year- s, but to the campus in Those who oppose first semester rush students, on April 13. After Senate votes, Council's contention that a delayed rush for general and the Greek system." claim that first-year students need one the issue goes to President Philip Jordan for first-yea- r students, which follows the However, Greek Council President semester of acclimation at Kenyon before his final vote and will then be presented to recommendations of the Commission on Gerard Solis and former Greek Council they are ready to make the kind of the trustees. Student Life, is more expensive and less President Chad Withers said in their proposal, commitment that a Greek organization "The bottom line here, in my opinion," safe than a first semester rush. Poor weather "First-yea-r students also benefit significantly requires. Many feel that by November 4, first-ye- said Greek Affairs Liaison Beth Dudley, "is conditions cause many rush activities to from first semester rush. For those who ar students may not be prepared

off-camp- that the issues being grappled with are merely take place us. Active fraternity pledge, the importanceof time spent in close academically or socially to withstand the added pressures ofGreek rush in addition to Take Back the Night Tries to Include Whole Campus the other demands of first-year life. By Barbara Lilie taking part right from the start, and doing its objective statement to make," according to Dean Cheryl Steele said that she has own programs." group member Sam Grobart. But due to the concerns about "having rush set the tone for first-ye- The ad hoc committee reponsible for Response from the organizations number of organizations invited to partcipate social life for the first semester among ar for those who planning this year's Take Back the Night contacted by the ad hoc planning committee and the high profile nature of the event, students...particularly

non-participation in participating in the proceedings hopes that this year's events has been enthusiastic. Over 30 community some groups may fear that are not interested act, and system," if rush is moved back to first will reflect and encourage campus-wid- e will be viewed as a political semester. awareness of sexual violence. accordingly feel pressured to involve Beta Theta Pi member Sid Ranck The Take Back the Night planning The effects ofsexual themselves. all-male acappella disagrees. "I think that anyone who group, which described its membership as The Kokosingers, an part simply remembers freshman year would agree that "very diverse," has made a particular effort violence hit the whole group, has chosen not to take so we're if by the second week after Thanksgiving this year to engender enthusiasm and because "we're a musical group, the proposed commencement of pledge participation across the spectrum ofcampus community and not responsible for furthering a cause even not to get period any freshman on campus is not yet social life. ""Sexual violence is everyone's if we support it. It's just our policy Idestroy trust between remotely political," acclimated to Kenyon life, he or she shouldn 't problem' is our slogan this year," explained involved in anything Mark Lacuesta, who be joining any organization...First semester Lauren Grossman, a member ofthe planning according to member men and women. Men or later if it's even remotely rush does not hurt anyone." group. added, "Sooner will get you in trouble." However, Dennis said, "the proposal Kenyon hosted its first Take Back the as greatly political it are just Outside of their interest in soliciting from Greek Council to move rush and some Night during the 1991-199- 2 school year. widespread support, the committee has also of the pledge period back to first semester is That year "a lot of things happened out of a affected" focused on events which Take Back the a bad one. First-years will have less time to heightened sense of women's issues, and an Night has usually included on a national bond with their fellow classmates." Dennis incident with a frat party happened to -- Sam Grobart basis. Kenyon's march will take place on is also worried that moving rush back to first coincide with the weekend ofTake Back the Aprill4atl0:00pjn.afterapanel discussion semester would compromise students' Night," noted Grossman, who acknowledged around plan to offer support at7:00p.m. Based on the turnout ofprevious academics since the time that those events may have led to a general groups and busniesses that over Thanksgiving (the proposed rush period) is in various ways. Participation ranges from years, planning members estimate perception that Take Back the Night did not students have a lot of game that will be played 300 people will participate in the march, a time when many address the whole community, but rather an Ultimate Frisbee the Night to acappella which will tour notoriously poorly lit, or school work. concerned only some women. in honor ofTake Back student-produce- Katie Warwick, chair of rush activities and the funding for d "dark spaces," on campus and end at Rosse "It Take Back the Night has always concerts says that "If I ne Kenyon's Theta sorority, flanking Middle Path on the Hall for an open-micropho- "speak out." for been to all segments of the art addressed planning group encourages all were independent, I wouldn't want to see member night of the march. The community," planning group community to take part in first semester rush. I wouldn't say it would The committee considers Take Back members of the Merrill Zack commented, "but this year non-Gre- ek group3...Rush ne as be to the benefit of "non-politica- message open-micropho- session believing, the Night l" and its the we're making a big effort to make that clear. sexual and pledge weeks can be chaotic and sexual violence occurs "a wholly Grobart noted, that "the effects of This year, for instance, Greek Council is that as a group, I think violence hit the whole community and disruptive...Although to have it first Digest destroy trust between men and women. Men that wc.would like Collegian new pledges have said are just as greatly affected." semester...a lot of they might classic discusses Kenyon's t, that if it had been first semester Last Sunday April 3, an electrical feeder A Features During the speak-ou- "no names will Civil War. Grossman, adding "that's not have rushed." blew up causing power loss in many role in the be named" stressed see page eight Although other campus organizations see page two not what it's about." campus buildings from the beginning Planning group member JoEllen Perry may recruit new members Lacrosse squad their first year at Kenyon, Greek Kristin Gasser The Kenyon Lords concurred, commenting that for all of Junior soprano 3-- 3 are record this past Saturday at the Night concerns organizations' membership policies performed a dynamic student recital the evened their participants Take Back 12-- because of elements which with a convincing 9 victory over the both "educating and being educated, strictly regulated evening of March 30 see pagefour fraternities and sororities from Oberlin Yeomen. see page nine reminding and being reminded, empowering distinguish their exclusivity and and being empowered." other groups On Saturday, April 2, the Gambler housing privileges. In the Kenyon Lords have recently jumped While members of the Take Back the particularly their community was given a rare treat The dormitories win two out of their last to increase awareness past, the allotment of blocks of see page five out of the gate to Nightcommittee want Shashmaqam. ten Greek organizations has served as a major three games. see page in all facets of the local community, to fraternities and members are equally interested bone of contention between Jim Barnes' poetry was described as committee OLDER; A lot of seniors have ensuring thatawareness of sexual violence their detractors. "part chant, part small town laconic, the hatah in meeting talking lately about the amount of night of events. WhethernextThursday'sopen pretentiously ceremonial. been lasts beyond a single words never this place m will provide the forum needed to encourage sacrcd...cqual to change they've seen around In keeping with that, the planning They sing and they are on both sides of the 4 plus years that they've been here. wishes to use the happenings of open discussion by those the demands of ritual and revelation, the committee see page three BACK page two see RUSH page two without being cryptic." see page six see TAKE jump, l mill uiai uaicimucs, su lai, aic a they in that will appeal tO organizations and earn aonH oraHps nnsitivft p.xnftrip.nre.. You pet to he treated intimidating to have to ask a Deer to ston aren't dorms r.amniis

Apn7 7, Sunday's Power Outage Slows Down Campus News Briefs By Elizabeth Bennett underground not only was power cut off to he did said that estimates on the cost from Lewis, Norton, Gund and Watson, but it the repairs on Sunday are around $2,500. Miller Observatory Last S unday April 3 , an electrical feeder damaged feeders near its vicinity causing According to Mellanie Remillard, On Friday , April , the College will blew up causing power loss in many campus other campus buildings to lose power as director of Security and Safety, security open the new Miller Observatory, buildings, particularly older campus well. Maintenance had to shut off certain contacted resident advisors and house located off Meadow Lane, near the buildings, lasting in some buildings for power-line- s during repair thus leaving more managers in the affected buildings playing fields. The observatory is approximately 14 hours. campus building without electricity. throughout the day, periodically advising dedicated to Franklin Miller Jr., a According to Superintendent of Maintenance and an outside contractor, them on the progress made toward repair. professor ofphysics at Kenyon for tfiirty-three Buildings and Grounds, Tom Lepley, the Knox Electric , worked to get power on in the The student auxiliary security staff was also years and the author ofthe textbook 2300 volt electrical feeder, located behind affected buildings, however, Lepley noted called on to assist security. College Physics. the west side of Philip Mather Science that the feeders will still have to be replace. The buildings that were affected include, A reception will follow the opening Building, controls the electricity to the Lepley did not have an estimate yet on the Lewis, Norton, Gund, Watson, The Chapel, and will provide a chance for the public Freshman Quad. When the feeder blew up cost of replacing the damaged feeders, but Ransom Hall, Cromwell Cottage, Rosse Hall, to view the skies. The observatory Manning, Bushnell, Chalmers Library, Philip featuresafourteen-inc- b computer guided Housing Changes Lottery Policy Mather, Hanna, and the Woodland Cottages. Celestron telescope. After 3:10, Leonard and Old Kenyon also By J.E. Luebering were not able to get an apartment," explained lost power. East High Project Graves. According to Lepley, the loss of power According toChairman ofEastHigh After a year of debate and dialogue on According toGraves.itdidn'tseem fair on Wednesday, April 6 in Peirce, Ernst, the campus, the Housing Office has that this was allowed, the Housing Office Field House, Ascension, Bolton Theater and Partnership, Barry Lustig, 20 at risk ninth-grade- rs from School in implemented several changes in the housing made those students approved for OCS Caples had nothing to do with the feeder that EaslHigh Columbus stayed at Kenyon for three lottery policy for the 1994-199- 5 school year. during the fall semester ineligible for fall blew up on Sunday. This recent electricity this week from April 4 6 learn These changes include an altered lottery housing. failure was a result of a tree falling across days to to

Off-Camp- about Kenyon and liberal arts schools. order and new restrictions on us For those students who are forced to electrical lines on Quarry Chapel Road on Study (OCS) participants. remain at Kenyon because of OCS plans the east end of Gambier. Mr. Bob Graves, director of housing, which change after the lottery, the Housing said that the three various changes were Office has pledged to "make every attempt RUSH "to assignment process place them in comparable housing to made so as have an to continued from page one BrotherBig Sister, or the March of Dimes. that is fair and communicated to all." their classmates," according to the lottery issue is questioned by some. "I'm not sure Those who have a bad perception of After hearing student input during the information document that the Senate is the right forum for those fraternities may think that the likable Greeks 1994 fall addition Cottages 1993 spring semester and the The of the Woodland with strong views to meet and reconcile," they know are the exception rather than the semester, the Student Council Housing and to lottery three was the final change to the said Withers. "I think that many people rule." Grounds Committee recommended the policy. With the Woodlands, 12 additional come to that arena with their minds already Dudley described an increased reorganization the lottery order, the four-perso- n became available of apartments to made up and want to win, not come to an awareness of Greek organizations' role widest-reachin- g change. The Housing Office students. The Woodland Cottages were understanding...Unfortunately, those who within the Kenyon community as something committee's recommendation approved the completed last semester as a result of are most important to this debate the that could earn them a more positive image last fall. Kenyon's need for additional housing. majority of students are the least "Members offraternities and sororities could As a result the reorganization, the Graves noted that the housing office is of interested." increase their informal contact with students Cat House, Bexley trailer, and all singles "always evaluating the and that process" "I would like to see an open dialogue, during the first semester, outlining for them and single apartmentssuites were placed in "the changes were made as a on- result of rather than one played out in politics," said the benefits provided in joining any group, Lottery 1 ; All three-perso- n apartmentssuites going evaluations" made with the help the of Ranck. "A special panel discussion, whether as a preparation for formal rush...Greeks and triples in Lottery 2; All four-perso- n Housing Student Council and Grounds sponsored by the school or by the fraternities, need to educate the campus on who they are, six-pers- apartments in Lottery 3; all on Committee. The possibility of further ofcampus issues would allow both fraternity why it is that they do what they do. They apartmentssuites in Lottery 4; and all open changes next year, he observed, is "harder to members and non-Gree- ks to express their need to define why they are here." rooms and block housing in Lottery 5. gauge." feelings about issues, and whether they feel In the meantime, Ranck says, a Senate The committee also instituted new "We look forward to discussing the they have been portrayed fairly or unfairly. decision to return rush to first semester housinglotterypoliciesforOCS participants results ofthe current lottery and will continue Right now there is no such dialogue. Those would act as a campus vote of confidence in after the housing office received a number to work towards our goals making the of anti-fraterni- who are ty post their epithets, the Greek system, "The fraternities would of complaints from students and parents. process work," Graves concluded. and fraternity members do the same. We show that they can work with a student Previous lottery policies allowed The remaining lotteries,two through talk past each other without ever trying to administration, while the students would off-camp- students, who would be us during five, will be held Thursday from April 7 understand what the other is doing." show that they have trust and faith in the the fall semester, to apply for housing. As a through April 28, exceptfor the men's lottery Withers suggested that Greek fraternities." result, "some classmates got apartments with five-perso- n drawing, which occurs organizations are partially to blame for the However, Steele maintains, "I am vacancies while those remaining all year Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in the KC. negative ways in which they are often listening to the reasoning expressed in the perceived. "I think we've often done a good proposal from Greek Council, but generally job of putting our worst foot forward. Our I feel that the currentsystem (second semester most visible effects on campus are often rush) works best to benefit all students." those that are least positive. For example, All students are welcome to attend the Editors-ln-Chie- f: Ryn Helft, Amy Kovcr those who dislike parties see us having Senate's meeting Wednesday, April 1 3th, in News Editor: Elizabeth Bennett parties. They don't see us recycling at the Ascension's Campbell Meeker Meeting Editor;, Perspective Jessica Mclaren community center, working with Big Room at 4: 15 p.m. Features Editors: David Frank, Greg Nock Sports Editor; Mark Hagg arty address if it receives official recognition Copy Editor; Gianna Maio , , TAKE BACK but members did mention their intent to Photography Editors: Elizabeth Kaplan continuedfrom page one address the requests of concerned Kenyon Business Managers Margaret Cooper the week to remind the community that the Advertising Manager: Geoff Thompson alumnae who wish to take part in events like Circulation Manager; Ted Holder themes of Take Back the Night should stay Take Back the Night. Production Assistants: Jeremy Collins, Matt Fentress, Heather Hecrsscn, Steve Lannen in the community'sconsciousness year round Group member Kristin Rothballer Editorial Board: Elizabeth Bennett, David Frank, Mark Haggarty, John Hatfield, Ryan Helft, To these ends the ad hoc committee hopes to noted accordingly that "part of what's so Elizabeth Kaplan, Amy Kover, Jessica Mclarcn, Greg Nock gain official status and funding from Kenyon great about Take Back the Night is that it College for next year. gives people something productive to do The Kenyon Collegian is published every Thursday while the College is in session, The committee has not yet decided with all the energy and emotion and pain except during examination and vacation periods. : The views expressed in the paper do not definitively what other issues it might surrounding sexual violence." necessarily reflect die views of Kenyon College; Yearly subscriptions are S25.00; checks should be made payable to the Kenyon Collegian. We encourage letters to the editors. Names Correction; In last week's article about Off Campus Studies, The Cotlegian can be withheld upon request; however, we cannot accept anonymous or pseudonymous letters; inaccurately recorded Todd Krugman as sophomore class president. Mr. Krugman Our mailing address is Kenyon Collegian, Student Activities Center, Gambler, OH 43022, is,in fact, the sophomore class Senate representavtive. Kelly Nealon serves as Letters can also VAX, be submitted by addressed to either of the editors, H BUT or KOVER. sophomore class president n in a. Tfc 1 X H Tfc 1- - T J I

April 7, 1994 page three OPINION The Pros and Cons of Moving Rush Hat and Holder . . . uwpui wi,iimu wi umumucs auu soronues trom second semester in to late first semester raises several issues, some of which are positive while others are negative. The Collegian recognizes that this decision effects the fraternities and Examining Kenyon's Random Aspects sororities almost exclusively and that only a segment of the issue infringes on the By Ted Holder and John Hatfield before too long Kenyon will have entirely entire student body. With this in mind, we would like to point out the pros and cons phased out its fraternities. Despite what you of this proposal. A lot of seniors have been talking lately may think about the fraternities on this On one hand, we acknowledge Greek Council's argument that rush during the about the amount of change they've seen campus there is an extent to which nothing winter provides fewer opportunities for activities on campus. For instance, outdoor around this place in the 4 plus years that much would be going on without them. We barbecues always served as a great way for people to get to know one another. Thus; they've been here. For the most part the are not expressly speaking about this from a a fall rush would keep more functions in the Kenyon vicinity and save participants change has been good, and why not? PBX social -- life angle either. Without fraternities, On-camp- from contending with the icy roads January. us of activities would also phones in every room on campus really has what would people bitch about? There would consume less time for first-year students. revolutionized student life, and who can no longer be a convenient heading under However.Novemberrush would certainly infringe upon the rigorous mid-ter- m knock the Woodlands, or the improvements which the masses could attribute their schedule. As we all remember, first-semester first-years need all the help that can get to the athletic facilities? Still there are some unending displeasure. Without fraternities to study this point in the year. at areas in which our esteemed changers there would be nothing to protest, there Some all-campus students complain of the lack of parties when Greek rush is (whomever they may be) might be going a would no longer be that highly fueled tension scheduled during the first two weeks of second semester. With rush during first little overboard. There are some things about which underlies a lot ofKenyon life- - that is: semester, these problems would be alleviated as other organizations are in full swing Kenyon which give it that distinctly Kenyon pro or anti. Without fraternities the and in the mood to throw parties. feel that only we Gambierians can truly disciplinarians of Kenyon would have so However, the entire student body 's social life docs not hinge upon the schedule know. much free time that they would surely enact of the fraternities. There are plecty of other activities which are available on the Take the paving of Middle Path, we some really scary policies. Pretty soon an weekends. We should be a bit more creative than looking to fraternity parties as our know its a trite topic of debate, but bear with empty beer can in the apartment of 21 year only social outlet us. The gravel trail we all walk to class day old seniors would be grounds for dismissal. First semester is usually a time when new students are getting acquainted with in and day out has become a corner stone of Or maybe the administration would crack campus organizations. Iffraternities and sororities can introduce themselves before Kenyon existence. Despite all the down on other groups. Pretty soon theCrazier

first-years hear about pre-concei- ved reputations, they will approach more open metaphorical, quasi-spiritua- l, symbolism of center would be under fire... well, maybe minded students. They will also be able to attract a wider cross section of the The Path the fact is that its nothing but dirt not population. and gravel. Not to mention down right The point is that there is a lack of any In the same way that firstsemesier allows students to look at fraternities without hazardous in the winter. Still, it has made real wrong in fraternities, at least to the any biases, it also can force people to make poorly thought out decisions. Many Kenyon the place it is, and why? Because its extent that fraternities are made up of

people have not found their niche by November. By keeping rush at the beginning ; silly. In an age ofbullet trains, and monorails individuals (just like the rest of our of second semester, it is safe to say that more people feel more comfortable making (to say nothing of pavement) we still trudge community) and are susceptible to the same decisions about fraternities and sororities. Of course, first-year students can get out to class every morning on a bed of loose frailties, faults, and foibles that any other of their pledging responsibili ties whenever they choose. gravel. individuals face. It is the association undera The proposal to move rush back to first semester has many implications and we To pave The Path would make walking common name that is crucial, and that is only wish to bring up important points, not chooses sides. We hope that this editorial to class a breeze; a non-memorable, semi- what generates discussion and debate. In instigates dialogue on all sides and encourages an open discussion of the issues. conscious stroll. But the gravel adds a hint of fact it might be an accurate guess to say that written by members ofthe editorial board danger. At any moment you could be face to some of what was just printed may solicit face with the very same loose pebbles you some debate (or hate mail). were just cursing. In a rational world it What is important about fraternities, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR simply makes no sense to maintain a gravel aside from the value that there membership path when a paved path is an option, but finds in them, and the social life they provide Dean Bradley Clarifies Comments that's what makes this place what it is. The for the campus, is the chatter and general physical heart of our campus is extremely eventfulness they introduce to this campus. To the Editor of the The Kenyon Collegian: abjudication of complaints. They may choose irrational, and that's just fine for most of us. In short fraternities, like Middle Path, have case through established to pursue the Then there is the more metaphysical a certain element to them which is entirely In Bruce or through the College's response to the letter from grievance procedure element to all this. The loose rocks of The silly, and frivolous. They both provide a Tyler Board). Wick that appeared in the March system (i.e., the Judicial extra-curricul- '72 disciplinary Path are in constant motion. They are forever certain ar aspect to life at 3 issue of the Collegian. I would like to Undereitheroption.thechargedstudenthas migrating with the people who traverse them. Kenyon which while not always enjoyable address appeal the outcome. However, a few points regarding College the right to Not to mention the fact that they are always is particularly interesting and invigorating. disciplinary sexual-misconduct are resolved matters. cases being ground further into the earth and Certainly Middle Path and Kenyon of the The College's procedures for dealing informally with the assistance subsequently replenished by the maintenance fraternities can notbelikenedin every aspect with sexual-misconduct sexual-harassment counselors. complaints are College's department. There is a lot to contemplate in Fraternities are not made of loose gravel, sexual-miscondu- 1 M ct are widely Presented beginning on page 95 of the 993-- Issues of that Path. For instance, have you ever thought despite what some may think of their campuses today, Student Handbook. When students enroll discussed on American about how far down the original gravel of membership, and Middle Path does not throw much about atany college, they enter into a contract with and at Kenyon we care very Middle Path lies? Somewhere down there keg parties (although a keg party on Middle to unwanted sexual institution to abide by its stated rule and protecting all students from below our feet is the very same gravel Path sounds like a hell of an idea). These same time, Procedures. This is true at Kenyon, and it is contact, including assault. At the Philander Chase and his ilk trounced upon differences and any multitude of others which the every person historical-traditional responsibility of students to be familiar we are committed to fairness to centuries ago. What's to contemplate about may come to mind make these two with sexual-misconduct all other

and s-back . these rules and procedures, which are involved in pavement? Aside from step-on-a-crack-break-your-mother'- aspects of Kenyon life different, Published annually in the Student Handbook disciplinary matters. you're not but the winds of change may make them andor the Course of Study. Likewise, the looking at too much excitement. very much alike in one final way. They may Allege is obligated to follow its rules and Sincerely, Okay, so much for The Path. What both go the way ofdinosaur, and that would Procedures in all its dealings with students. about fraternities?Recentlyalotof fraternal be an unfortunate turn for what we have 1" cases of sexual misconduct, alleged Craig W. Bradley folks, alumni and undergrads alike have come to know in our four years as the Victims havp tun nntinne fnr fnrmal Dean of Students been speaking out about their feeling that Kenyon experience. Faculty, Students Respond to Wick Dean '0 the Editors: least, correct a factual error involving Bradley's willingness to be interviewed. Earn $500 - $1000 weekly stuffing envelopes. familiar position I am writing in response to the letter Both authors take the version of Details - RUSH $1.00 with SASE to: Published by Mr. Wick in the Collegian of siding with Daryl Chajon's For examining the ue before spring break. Joe Dirck's unfair accusations, without perpetrator's GROUP FIVE Clonal in the Cleveland Plain Dealer re- cultural context of the view can be nted Mr. Wick's opinion from an equally accused's position. This 57 Greentree Drive, Suite 307 falsely cries biased viewpoint; and the summary of summed up as "woman scorned story is ail-to- o 19901 ck's column in last week's issue of the 'rape' to get revenge." The Dover, DE against Anita Collegian did little to dispel the myths familiar because it was used braced by both writers, although it did, at see BELL page twelve Jump. "I think that fraternities, so far, are a irresponsible. For most students, it is very aren't they in dorms that will appeal to camnus organizations and farn trrwl orarteq Dositive exDerience. You set to be treated intimidatine to have to ask a neer to ston

PERSPECTIVES pagefour April 7, 1994 Humor, Bitterness Surge Through Quintano's Performance

By Rachel Orr was ever very happy with herselfbecause of too easy to identify with. Descriptions of the which was ironic in a sense because 1 the constant competitiveness. ways she acted on her binges of huge tubs of entire performance was about how she m Never having heard of a performing She was a believer of the common myth cole slaw, and the way she felt about her to be someone she was not.

artist, I must admit that I was a little skeptical that skinny was beautiful, and that was what skinny little body in huge workshirts, vests, I really admire Quintano for being aM

as to exactly WHAT I had gotten myself into started to get people to notice her, though and jeans five times too big were quite to express so bluntly and freely most eve: when I offered to review performing artist not in a positive sense. Like most young humorous, and certainly made the production emotion she felt inside. It proved that k Alicia Quintano's presentation on Tuesday, people, she loved the concept of quite entertaining. Yet it was unusual to see great sense of humor not only got k March 29. Yet it was only a short matter of individualism and the self, but also like most someone who was real - so real that she involved with the field of acting, but time before I had forgotten about the research young people, she first had to discover didn't resemble the atypical person who also what helped her endure life's strugel; paper due that week and was completely exactly who she was. hides her feelings and tries to pretend she's and eventually succeed. She proved immersed in her humorous yet poignant There were many people she met in life someone she's not Quintano said everything one kind of familiar, yet seldom usci performance. who shaped the perfect image she wished to she had to say; she had nothing to hide, medicine is the best for all cures --laughte What the tiny, hysterical woman with portray. Two such people were her colleague the wonderful New York accent shared with Lily, and a lover named Fozworth. To her, the audience were anecdotes from her thoy were the epitome of who she wanted to New Translation of Moliere's George personal life concerning body image, sex, be. Through the use of different voices and love - subjects which are most varying from the deep, scruffy male to the Dandin Fails to Resuscitate Play appropriate for a college community. earpiercing two-octa- ve higher woman, not

' self-absorb- However, they weren t dry lectures on "what to mention a number of exaggerated, By Jennifer Boehme script also mirrored the ei exactly you should do with your life and repetitive body movements, she created characters. Translated directly from Freiti Some well-know- n what you should not." They were, instead, awesome, imaginative portrayals of these theatre productions are less by the director, the dialogue was literal and examples of what had happened in her life, characters. These images transformed into than others, with the exception of formal, peppered with occasional moderc and how she dealt with those particular real people for whom the audience grew to occasional gems in the bunch. Moliere's slang. situations. truly care. "George Dandin or The Muddled Husband' Norris (Mme. de Sotenville) delivera; Quintano described herself as a very Though the impressions of loved ones is not one such exception. There are reasons the single exceptional performance of the competitive individual who was constantly were quite humorous and true to life, her why this piece sank into the depths of show. Her character, more fully developed comparing herself to others. She wanted to honest depiction of her self-ima-ge went obscurity, namely its trivial plot line and than the others, rolled her words into work harder and be happier than everyone beyond comparison. She portrayed her own stereotypical characters. Joseph Stollenwerk humorous, classy speech which Breath! ' else. Unfortunately, it didn't seem like she emotions so vividly that they were almost '94 made a commendable attempt to resurrect amused the audience. this play for his senior thesis, although the One artistic choice which detracted from result was more of a zombie than a tour de the likability of the main character was thai force. Wilton portrayed Dandin as an extremely The plot, as muddled as George Dandin angry man. Moliere most likely specified himself, consists of an upstanding rich this ire in his character descriptions, but the witch's (Allison Ravenscroft) adulterous character would have been much more liaisons with a prominent Parisian while her convincing if he had been portrayed as more jealous and ineffectual husband rants and dejected and unsure rather than wrathful and

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April 7, 1994 page five PERSPECTIVES Shashmaqam Dazzles Rosse Hall With International Talent By Jessica Mclaren Eastern instruments. From the doire to the plucked (or and tanbur in addition to the On Saturday, April 2, the Gambier accordion and clarinet "I was mesmerized community was given a rare treat. p?n i by the Klezmer" clarinet!" said Molly Shashmaqam, a musical group from the Butler,'96. The sound created by this Bukharan Jewish community in Forest Hills, collection is unlike anything in Western New York, performed in Rosse Hall. The music. There is a steadiness and crowd, which filled nearly three-quarters of seductiveness present that just does not exist ' Rosse Hall, greeted the ensemble with greatat j in the West, anticipation. Shashmaqam has, besides their Shashmaqam warranted excitement: impressive talent, a noteworthy stage y g indeed, they were, without a doubt, one of V )V presence. Easy-goin- and persistently happy, the most exciting acts to grace Kenyon in the their collective personality enhances the last couple of years. The group consists of mood of the show so that the whole audience eleven performers vocalists, musicians, feels somehow welcome. It is always and dancers. Vibrant costumes representative wonderful to see musicians who are not of traditional clothing worn in Bukhara, performing because they have to, or because added to the musical energy already present they are getting paid, but simply because Their musical repetoire consists of a core they love it. All of them have been musicians for years, and are group of songs, with room allotted for professional B Jewish improvisation. Broken up into sections, the immensely respected by the ukharan song list was played in sections: religious community. by the chanting, classical, folk, and standard Shashmaqam was presented Gambier Folklore Society, in association wedding music. I i. r. the Ethnic Folk Arts Center. The concert The concert got off to a rousing start, as with was the first in the Worldbeat series, during three of the players emerged on-stag- e, and is thus used to begin the shows. brought the tempo down a bit, but again which, over the next three years, international skillfully pounding doires, which are Following the powerful beginning was a there was dancing, replete with glittering groups will be brought to Gambier twice a traditional over-size- d tambourines typically religious chant that was both eerie and velvet and delicate hand and neck motions. year. If Shashmaqam is any indication of crafted out of goat or sheepskin. A pulse of evocative. The steady rhythm in combination with the things to come, the GambierFolklore Society excitement throbbed through the crowd as The classical section was relatively dancing was stunning. is to be commended for their innovative the drums crescendoed and gradually sedate, but was livened by sensual dancers The music itself, while alien to many, traditional idea. evolved into perfect synchronicity. The twisting across the stage. The folk songs provided a delightful sampling of group's representative later told the audience were highly spirited, and created a vivid, that the doire is often used to get attention, celebratory mood. The wedding songs Gasser Gives Inspired Voice Recital By Cindy Hustead - Following Brahms was a selection by Fools On The Hill Show Escalates Junior soprano Kristin Gasser American composer Samuel Barber. performed a dynamic student recital the Gasser's favorite songs to perform were the Hilarity, Parody evening of March 30. Gasser chose to set from Barber because they are "so free in to New Heights of perform this recital "in preparation for her terms of musical lines." One of the most these segments, By Greg Nock I've always enjoyed senior recital and because there are very few dynamic pieces of the performance was because the Fools feed off each other, and opportunities for solo performances at "The Crucifixion." This piece, along wth in terms of humor and for the required Since this was only the Fools' third the jokes escalate Kenyon to prepare oneself the rest of the selections, were beautifully The climax of this bit came senior exercise." Whereas the required senior Instructor Music show this year and not much time had elapsed tastelessness. accompanied by Adjunct of Kip Conlon gave his tribute recital is very regulated, this recital was since the second, I wasn't expecting much when sophomore Patricia Pelfrey. self-expressiv- Friday by imitating Jesus on the "free and very e." For the This song was also my personal favorite,' out of them. I can't remember being more to Good asking someone for his crown of audience it was a lovely way to spend part of mainly due the accompaniment which wrong. The April Fools' concert was their cross, to (represented by the dog collar). After Wednesday evening. hinting at the actual No lie. thorns a complemented without bestyet silence, the split-secon- d of astonished Gasser began theevening with a difficult which was hauntingly sung by They jumped right into heavy satire of a melody, LOST IT. Very cool. aria from Don Giovanni, "Balti, Kenyon, with a parody of the recent audience battiofbel Gasser. me, anyway), brim-bendin- g first time (for Masetto" . Afteraroundofapplause.Gasser This recital was an example of saving Stepshow concert, featuring the For the had something about it that made began a set of four German leiders by the best for last Gasser came onto the stage brothers ofPsiUpsilon. From plaid every skit laugh. They tended to shy away from j0hannes Brahms. The leiders evoked alone and after a brief introduction began a shirts to shotgun beer-guzzlin- g, every jab at me events, and focused on life around feelings of spring, love, and longing and German folk tune, "Lullaby." This lullaby the Psi Us was a bullseye. At that point, I world A running gag detailed the saga of were delivered by Gasser's lilting voice as a was a tradition jn Gasser's family, sung by knew it was going to be a great show. Gambier. people around campus, with two guys loving caress. The words rolled forth with her grandmother and mother to their Overall, this performance contained seeing becoming progressively less friendly as the extreme ease and grace rather than tripping daughters. The simple beauty and love of some most creative comedy work I've of the tumble in a foreign heap. was touching. It was a familiarity one months progressed. over her tongue to the performance ever seen, blending items of Ice-Crea- In aparody of the first-year m Gasser'soverallfavoritepiecewasBrahms' perfect way to end an extremely enjoyable on top of the other to slap us in the face with junior Mike "Flip" Jenks introduced "Regenlied" because of its "tonalities." evening. example, they rewrote lyrics to Social, satire. For Question Guy (who bore transforming it into a Freddie, the Lame the Cheers theme, my roommate!). My striking resemblance to frustrated criticism of the Pirate'sCove. throughout Week in Perspectives Freddie appeared sporadically Next personal favorite laugh of the show came always with a stupid witticism the Brady Bunch the show, when the Fools turned 50-cent hot like: "Are the Village Market song into an advertisement for the Kenyon dogs overpriced?'' Jackopierce plays Gund Commons Anti-Prohibiti- on League. Fools stood out this appeared Each one of the reviewed by: Maggie Leary and Martina Faulkner Senior Becky Feldman illustrated a concentration amazing time which to me wearing a false moustache in an Fools teamwork - something I've felt the impersonation of KAL advisor Art Leccese. on work on. in Suburbia racing to the bottom needed to Wendy Macleod's Coming of Age By this point, tears were rowdier-than-usual They handled the of by: Rachel On my face. well, considering it was a Friday reviewed tradition, the Fools invited audience Sticking to at feeble suggestions incident night. Gentle jabs audience participation, and one the people were made without alienating produced unusually spectacular results. Also: weird object, making them. When they requested a needs to be said about Homeopathic cures, Senior Art shows, and dog All that really someone threw them a plastic-spike- d wished it would have item this concert: I really Voice Recitals collar (that anyone would own such an were lasted even longer, because they frightens me!). Then the Fools jumped into anything but foolish. . , their object switch routine. oositive excellence. You get to be treated intimidating to have to ask a neer tn ston aren t they in dorms that will appeal to rnmnnsoroani7Jitinns and earn ontvt oraHw

FEATURES page six April 7, 1994 Ohio Poety Circuit Brings Jim Barnes to Peirce Lounge By Amy Rich appear woven into the themes of his poetry. speaker of the poem, the observer." Oklahoma S tate University. After earning a His Native American heritage adds a twist Though his poems rely on a sense of master's degree and doctorate in comparative Jim Barnes, the third and final poet of of variety to the list of authors appearing on place, Barnes prefers not to be classified as literature from the University of Arkansas this year's Ohio Poetry Circuit, will read the Ohio Poetry Circuit "I'm glad of that," a place poet, feeling that the term is too and teaching in Oklahoma and Missouri, he selections from his said Sheila Jordan, restrictive. acquired his current position as Professor of recent poems on director of the Ohio "In my poetry," he said, "I often choose Comparative Literature at Northeast Sunday, April 10 Poetry Circuit She places that have all the signs of having once Missouri State University. is this life but that are now neither full Throughout his career, Barnes has at 8:00 p.m. in ' adds that it been full of - , in-between- Peirce Lounge. combination of of life nor lifeless. This ness is published six books of award-winnin- g His poetry ancestries that allows important in my work." poetry, including The Sawdust War that was described by Barnes poems to Barnes began writing when he was 25 won the Oklahoma Book Award in 1 992. He The Ohio Journal explain "what it was while working as a lumberjack in western has also written many critical essays and as "part chant, part and what it is to be Oregon, and later received a bachelor's translations of poems and prose that have small town American." degree in both drama and English at Southern appeared widely in journals and collections. laconic, the Barnes' work is words never alsocharacterizedby Shen Tong Recalls Tiananmen pretentiously a strong sense of loss ceremonial. They t and of redemption at Rosse Hall sing and they are coming out of loss of Square In Lecture sacred...equal to ' place, both Shen Tong speaks often as a a doctoral candidate at Boston University, the demands of geographical and representative of his generation in China. studying political sociology. Upon returning ritual and spiritual. He said, Recalling the events of the 1989 Tiananmen to Beijing in 1992, the first prominent student revelation, "This sense of loss is Square demonstrations and June massacre, leader of the Tienanmen Square protest to without being notsoughton my part he travels widely to describe recent trends in do so, Tong was imprisoned for six weeks cryptic." Barnes for itself, but for his homeland. He will visit Kenyon on before an international protest led to his himself classified provoking the Wednesday, April 13, for a presentation at release. his work as acknowledgment of 8:30 p.m. in Rosse Hall. Chosen by Newsweek as one of 1989's nostalgic, saying, an affirmation." Tong's message combines his Persons of the Year, Tong has appeared on "I look backward (photo courtesy of Public Affairs) "I have also descriptions of continued abuses of human several radio and television news programs, a loL..there's a wealth of things we've lived been called a confessional poet," he added, rights in what he calls "a police state" with including "CBS This Morning" and National through...The past is important, and I am but said that he feels that "there is no such his dream of a new China"- - built with the Public Radio's "All Things Considered." going where it leads, wherever tradition thing as autobiography. One cannot write tools ofnonviolence upon abase ofa growing He has also spoken before the Southern leads." one's life as one's life was or is. The voice civil society." He sees China's economic Christian Leadership Conference and the The traditions in Barnes' past lie in his is a lie in reflecting any poet's life." He and cultural future, with closer relations U.S. Council on Foreign Relations. Choctaw and Welsh roots, which often personally sees himself "walking with the with the United States, as bringing the Sponsored during the College's Asian challenges of a more open, democratic Awareness Week by the Student Chamber Singers Spring Concert society. He also strongly advocates the Lectureships Committee and Office of involvement of each individual in the Multicultural Affairs, as well as by the Asian to political life of her or his community. Studies Concentration and the International Culminate Year for the Group Since his escape from China in 1989, Studies Program, Tong's talk will be open to By Matt Fentress games.though. "Thisisn'tthekindofmusic Tong has completed his undergraduate the public without charge, courtesy ofPublic is that easy to sing," said Chamber Singers education at Brandeis University. He is now Affairs) Fresh off the heels of their five-stat-e Director and Associate Professor of Music tour, the Kenyon College Chamber Singers Ben Locke, noting that daily rehearsals are will perform their final concert of the year very structured and intense. on Saturday, April 9, at 8:00 p.m., in Rosse "This concert really is sort of the Hall. culmination of our whole year," said Locke. During spring break, the Chamber "Traditionally it's our best concert" As Singers traveled through Kentucky, Virginia, always, the traditional final song of the Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, concert, "Kokosing Farewell", will be See It in a performing seven concerts in as many days. dedicated to the senior members ofthe group. The tour took the 45-person group through These persons include Scott Baker, L i high schools and churches in the area, and Christopher Calvosa, Anne Duprey, Sarah c tv g each concert provided the singers with a Fredriksen, Britt Johnsen, Jessica Kortier, undergradu .1 .A-- .. 1 over different singing environment and different Carrie McDowell, Paul Penick, Rebecca With more than 400 graduate and ig Boston Crtrwtsity as acoustics to which they had to adapt. Voorthuis, and Chad Withers. 40 academic fields. Summer Term 1994 lets you see it before. diverse summer community of some Travelling through Washington D.C., The concert will feature compositions you've never seen Join our series, extensive recreational the group was fortunate enough to have an by English composer Betty Roe, Johannes 6,500 students. Sample our summer concert and University-sponsore- d extracurricular activities. Call opportunity to tour the sights of the capital Brahms, and George Handel. In addition to programs, 617353-600- 0 today for free 1994 Summer Term Bulletin. You'll city. In one strangely unfortunate mishap, a these and many others, the Chamber S ingers your few ofthe singers, while touring the National will perform a piece entitled "Rondes" which never look at us the same way again. Gallery of Art, realized the quality of the is, according to Locke, a bit "avant-garde- " Summer Session I: May 24-Ju- ly 2 acoustics in the building. So, as any good in its nature. Summer Session II: July 5- - August 13 group ofsingers should do, they began belting The piece is fully choreographed, and Registration for both sessions begins April 19, 1994. out their melodies in the museum. To their each person in the group simultaneously dismay, and that of those around them, they audibly recites their own various personal Summer Term 19 9 4 were requested to "disperse" by a guard who information. Locke commented,"Rondcs informed that they had violated a federal sets an entirely different mood that at times Yes! Sent me a free copy of the Boston University Summer Term '94 Bulletin. statute. veers towards anarchy yet always returns to The Chamber Singers is not all fun and at least a semblance of control."

CITY. STATL. IP Friday, April 8 The Falls 8:00 p.m. Bio Auditorium Return Coupon To: Boston University Summer Term, Rm. 203 Saturday, April 9 Shortcuts 8:00p.m. Bio Auditorium 755 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215 Wednesday, April 1 3 NO MOVEE (Much Ado About Nothing - - J delayed until Tuesday, April 26) An equal opportunity, afjirrnatitv action institution April 7, 1994 page seven FEATURES Peck Remembers Holocaust The Changing Faces of Kenyon By Charlotte McGIothlin 1983, 1985; and The Papers of the World What is the best rumor you've Jewish Congress, 1939-195- 0, 1990). He is heard recently? On Tuesday, April 12 Kenyon will have currently 1 Administrative Director of the : - rr- i KayteBrauer '95 the opportunity to hear one of the foremost American Jewish Archives of the Hebrew- - "Snapple's got a new flavor in the authorities on Union College-Jewis- h Bookstore." religion today, Institute of ; Abraham Peck, Religion in : Jean-Pa- ul Gressieux '96 address a topic still Cincinnati. He is "ARA chicken is made of people!" relevant to persons also Managing , - J, of all faiths: the Editor of American remembrance ofthe 1 Jewish Archives, Holocaust (known which is a scholarly on the Jewish journal of history : calendar as Yom t published since A. ha-Shoa- h, the Day 1948. w of Remembrance). Dr. Peck i-j- i. A m. Dr. Peck's lecture received his is entitled "A doctoral degrees History that Will from the University Not Go Away: Jews of East Anglia, - I! and in - Norwich, England, Germans the ! Holocaust Era." It and the University : i 1 . 1 1 m mwummmi starts at 8:00 p.m., ofHamburg in West , wim c: and will be held in Germany. He is a the Bio Special Advisor to Auditorium. the chairpersonof Dr. Peck is the the United States author of a number Holocaust of articles and Memorial Council vice- - books on the photo courtesy of Public Affairs and Holocaust and the Jewish experience chairperson of the Committee of Archives Yolanda Smith 95 ranging from the origins of the Holocaust and Library of the United States Memorial "Professor Minorsky was kidnapped by itself ("The Town Where the Holocaust Council; as well as being a member of the space aliens." Was BonT.Semit, JuneJuly 1992) to Jewish Ohio Council on Holocaust Education and a , Liz Kaplan '94 experiences during and after the Holocaust founding member of the Cincinnati Interfai th "The barber says the Holocaust ("Sharing the Burden: Post Holocaust Jews Holocaust Foundation. never happened." and a Search for a New Dr. Peck is right now working on a Germans and photos by Liz Kaplan (photo ofLiz Kaplan by Greg Nock) Beginning," in Gesher, Summer 1992, and history of the Jewish Camps from 1945 to 1957. He is listed in Who's Who in the Jews and Christians after the Holocaust, One-A- ct Plays 1982) to histories and factual accounts of Midwest; Who's Who ofEmerging Leaders MacLeod's Trio of Judaism and its origins (Studies in the in America; and Who's Who in American His American Jewish Experience I andll, 1981 Jewry, among other publications. to Present Everyday Trials of Life A daughter, Abby, is currently a sophomore at and 1984; The American Rabbinate: By Charlotte McGIothlin that her play, while "very funny," is also Century of Continuity and Change, 1883- - Kenyon. "very true." It is about the summer experience Wendy MacLeod, professor of drama cf three teenage girls and how they treat and Kenyon's playwright-in-residenc- e, has each other. one-a- ct written three one-a- ct plays that will be put The second The Lost Colony, on by Kenyon students, scheduled for three chronicles the unhappy marriageofacouple, and and how they come to reconcile their PUT YOUR VALUABLES nights this week Thursday, Friday, Saturday, at 8:00 p.m. The plays are all short differences. IN A SAFE PLACE. comedies dealing with subjects relevant to The third and final one-ac- t, Table everyday life; some are more serious than Scraps, is about a mother and daughter who others, but all speak to issues which many of see life from different angles. All the plays us at one time or another have dealt with at deal with real-lif- e problems that are not some point on our lives. The plays all feature uncommon to the average man or woman. as actors, with some The Shallow End and The Lost Colony will safer. In a crash Kenyon students Helmets make riding more comfortable and fun. Not to mention soon be produced in Los Angeles, California. head students holding multiple roles (ie, junior without one, you are five times as likely to suffer a serious injury for her 1 in the MacLeod has won several awards . s ry Megan Wolpert is featured two of your ride, wear a helmet. than a helmeted rider. No matter how short Cf Critics' MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION V-- The Colony and Table Scraps). plays, including the Bay Area Theater the best protection for your most valuable asset. plays, Lost The themes of the plays are as diffuse as Circle Award for The House of Yes in 1991. they are funny. Senior Rebecca Feldman, The plays will be staged in the Bolton charge. who plays Becca in The Shallow End, said Theater. 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FEATURES page eight April 7, 1994 Echoes From the Tower: A Look at Kenyon and the Civil War Editor's Note: For a little piece of Kenyon shall see what he thought of the prospect. disheartening battle of Bull Run. most needed the Nation must probably have history we have found a collegian article On January 4, 1 861 , he said, "Disunion and There is one man in Kenyon's roll of fallen. The story of his administration, his about Kenyon' s role in the Civil War. This civil war are at hand, and yet I fear disunion honor whose name has special interest for intense earnestness, excellent organizing article originally appeared Jan.-Fe- b. 1892, and war less than compromise. We can us; in life he was loved, and though sleeping, ability, and scrupulous honesty, has been Volume XVIII, Number 8-- 9. recover from them." On January 27, he said, who will say his influence is not felt even told many times, but never with too much "Six States have seceded. Let them go. If now? I refer to Lorin Andrews. praise. When Stanton took the War office, It is now more than thirty years since the Union is now dissolved it does not prove The proud title of first volunteer in everything was in confusion; during the the opening of the great civil Ohio is his. He preceding administration the War conflict which was to cement heard the call of his department had been shamefully perverted, more closely than ever the two country and his the munitions and men had largely been put opposing sections of our "ifthe Union is now dissolved it does response was on Southern soil, but so scattered that they country. prompt; he offered could be easily captured; dishonesty and Little then did people notprove that the experimentofpopular himself, was treason had been the order of the hour. realize the nature or magnitude accepted, and the Accordingly, when he took the office, he of the struggle, each section felt government is a failure. The sacrifice was found himself handicapped; he had few sure of success almost without uniting States complete when his subordinates on whom he could rely; the opposition, and only time has experiment of free and body was interred affairs of the office were in the utmost shown how greatly each under- slave-holdin- g States in one nation is in the cemetery confusion, and the men and materials of the rated the power of the other. behind us. His life department captured or scattered. His In this conflict, whose perhaps afailure. Freedom andslavery was one of love and energy, ability, and time were now pressed importance and bearing, not action; he was the to the utmost; he worked by night as well as only upon the history of this canperhaps not exist side by side under president of a day, and often his lightcould be seen burning country, but of all civilized prospering college, at midnight while he was working much society, and in fact the whole the same popular government." but left all for his harder than any clerk in his office ever did. world, careful study and country. His vigorous and honest methods soon made unprejudiced investigation --Rutherford B. Hayes His career in the a change, and the affairs of his department show more clearly every day, army was short, but began to emerge from the confusion and the sons of Kenyon held a place full of promise, disorder into which they had been cast during and wielded an influence when the reaper the preceding administration. Now doubtless realized by few, and by them very that the experiment of popular government came; his body is gone, but his deeds live operations began in earnest, and Stanton's imperfectly. is a failure. The experiment of uniting free after him, and shall ever be a shining light, work increased but his arder and ability In this, Kenyon is to be understood in States and slave-holdin- g States in one nation an example for Kenyon's sons to follow. grew apace also. Clerk after clerk left, the broader sense of the term in which from is perhaps a failure. Freedom and slavery Lorin Andrews was the first man in unable to endure the strain; three private now on we are proud to say she will be can perhaps not exist side by side under the Ohio to offer his services, but the first man secretaries were disposed of, but still the known. Two hundred and eighteen is the same popular government." to enlist was also a Kenyon man, J. Kilbourne iron man worked on. At his first reception number of her volunteers; of these, twenty-on- e On May 15 he said, "Judge Matthews Jones, who waited for hours the President's he showed his spirit and designs much, were from Milnor Hall, and eleven from and I have agreed to go into the service for call for volunteers perhaps to the Bexley, the remainder, one hundred and the war, if possible, into the same regiment in the Govenors's surprise oi the eighty-si- x in number, were of the College I spoke my feelings to him, which he said office at officers assembled. proper. This is the number in the Union were his own, that this was a just and Columbus, and In view the "Now, gentlemen," Army alone. It is known that there were a necessary war, and that it demanded the when it came, of said he, "we will, if number of Kenyon men in the Confederate whole power of the country: that I would stepped forward numbers and all of you please have some Army also, as before this time the Southern prefer to go into it if I knew I was to be killed and put down his fighting. It is my element in the College had been an important in the course of it, rather than to live through name, the first the distinguished business to furnish one, but data and statistics are lacking, so it and after it without taking any part in it." enlisted man in the you the means, it is this side of the questions must be left Stanley Matthews we find held much State of Ohio. men in the roll, yours to use them. I untouched. the same views as Hayes, and his after Stanley Kenyon has a right leave the fighting to These numbers are of men in the army course showed that he more than felt, he Matthews was you, but fighting we alone, but the influence of these old Halls acted. also an early to be proud her must have." was not confined to the camp or march, or We have already made reference to volunteer, and of In this short battle, but in the council chambers of the Henry Winter Davis, and his oratory will not served with record in the War. speech we see Nation and in the halls of Congress we find soon be forgotten; young man as he was he distinction, but his revealed the man, champions of the Union cause who were saw the lowering clouds and knew the storm great work was bold, fearless, Kenyon men. was coming; he did all possible to avert it, not done here. relentless, energetic,

Henry Winter Davis, that young man but seeing that useless, he bent all efforts Ex-Presid- ent Hayes entered the army and active. In his presence no one could be who, through a Mary lander and at one time toward the aid of the Union, and his influence as a Major in June, 1 861 , was made Colonel idle. Work, work was his motto, and he set a slave owner, became a champion of the was felt especially in his native State. in 1862, Brigadier General in 1864, Major an example with which few were able to vie. negroe's rights and almost the leading Union Stanton, by his out-spoken language General for distinguished and gallant services Fighting was done, and he furnished the man in the State, was in Congress both and decided action as Attorney General in in the campaign of 1864 in March, 1 865. He means; to us, all seems to be done by the before and during the war, and that prince of the latter part of Buchanan's administration, gained the respect and admiration of all by army, all the glory and honor are given to the Parliamentary orators as he was called, made himself felt; he also knew that war was his soldierly qualities and upright character, men actively engaged, but let us not forget labored with might and main for the cause of inevitable, and his attacks on the traitors in as we have seen he went into the army the power behind all this; the ability and liberty. the cabinet show clearly enough his opinions. because he believed the war to be a righteous energy which are required to furnish the David Davis also used his influence for We have seen this side of the question, one and that it was his duty; he kept that in means for the existence and subsistence of right, but greatest ofall the names of Kenyon let us now look at some of the men in the mind and you know the result. immense armies, to direct their main men either in or out of the army, is that of army. The greatest name in all the roll is movements and keep all in order, are surely Lincoln's great War Secretary, Edwin M. John J. McCook left college at the undoubtedly that of Edwin M. Stanton, to worthy ofour attention. The more we reflect Stanton. opening of the war to offer his services to his whom, according to Piatt more than any on this the greater we see the work was, and Before proceeding with the account of country; he was barely 18 years old at the other man, the republic owes its life. His the closer the subject is investigated the the record of Kenyon men in the war it will time, but his rise was rapid, and before the influence and ability have been discussed greater are shown to be the ability and be interesting to note how some of them end of the war he was a colonel, though only freely; no man had firmer friends or more character of Edwin M. Stanton. looked upon the prospect of conflict, how 20: as one of his comrades said of him, "He implacable enemies, but as time shows more He assumed the office of Secretary of clear or how defective was their vision, and showed the splendid dash of an enthusiast completely the work done, and we view the War with the solemn resolve to execute its how their conjectures agree with what tally and the iron courage of a veteran." record with unprejudiced eye, we see that duties without fear or favor. How well he happened. He was not the only member of that the power and influence of this man have succeeded a grateful people can testify. He We find that Ex-Preside- nt Hayes was a celebrated family of fighting McCooks never been overrated. He was indeed the deserves all the praise heaped upon him; he keen observer, his ante-bellu- m conjectures whom Kenyon sent to the war, for his brother, backbone of the Union, and without his made for himself a name the people will not and fears have been preserved for us, and we Chas. M. McCook, was killed in the first strengthening power to give it rigor when see CIVIL WAR page twelve lUn 1 X ti A M Tfc 1 Tfc j April 7, 1994 SPORTS Lords Lax Avenges By Matt KaneKang DenisonLoss by Defeating Oberlin the ball onOoffense. They had a very good defense. Little things like communication The Kenyon Lords Lacrosse squad on defense hurt us. They are a very good evened their record this past Saturday at 3-- 3 team who cleared the ball really well," said with a convincing 12-- 9 victory over the Riegel. Oberlin Yeomen. A large Kenyon following 'J Meredith added, "This was a big game was on hand at McBride Field to witness the for us. We felt that we played well. We Lords' triumph. Earlier in the week, Kenyon i : : played a lot better than we did against O WU. fell to an excellent Denison Big Red squad 1. The Denison players also told us that we are by a 16--5 count. v- - a better team than Oberlin, Wittenberg, and The Lords entered Saturday's contest Wooster, so that made us feel pretty with a vengeance as they sought to reverse 1 3 confident. We were pretty happy with the the misfortunes which plagued them in game overall." previous battles with the Yeomen. Kenyon The remainder of the 1994 schedule had not beaten the Yeomen since V the 1990 I V pits the Kenyon Lords against Wittenberg season. University twice, the College of Wooster The Lords combined offensive "v. twice, Oberlin College, Lake Forest College, firepower and stellar defense in defeating and Northwood University. These teams are Oberlin. The Lords also executed their clears all fairly equal to Kenyon in level and ability. very well and were able to establish fast Coach Heiser sees this as a challenge break opportunities. Hustle was another The Lords defense swarms Oberlin. (photo by Jane Schluter) for his team. "Looking at comparative scores, importantkeynoteof the Lords' effort. Jamie every game from here on out will be an even McCarthy, 14-- Toby Rand, Mike Costanzo, and Jon Meredith commented on the win Jie Lords. Denison was on the heels ofa 7 match. This is an unusual situation. Usually Doug Trafelet each grabbed seven ground also. "I think we broke through a barrier by surprise stomping of perennial NCAC when a team Jooks at its schedule, there are balls in the game. beating Oberlin. They have presented ;hampion Ohio Wesleyan University. The some games'thafthey are favored to win and Goalie Chip Riegel compiled 19 saves problems for us in the past, and we feel that Lords appeared unshaken at the start as they some where they are the underdogs. Every on the afternoon. Offensively, the attack we are a better team. They have beaten us the drew first blood on a Rob Zelinger goal. game that we play in the rest of the season team of Josh Cole and Costanzo spearheaded past few years, but we went out on Saturday Kenyon's offensive rotation also created a will be a dogfight. The team is looking the Kenyon offense. Cole lit up Oberlin 's and played a great game. The win will give few more early scoring opportunities against forward to this challenge." goalie for four goals and two assists. us confidence for the rest of the season." the Denison defense, but the shots were off The Lords continue to hone their skills Costanzo scored a goal and assisted on four Riegel added, "We played incredibly. the mark. The Big Red took over and scored in preparation for the remainder of their

others. It was the first time that we played as a 10-m- an several unanswered goals. The Lords hung rigorous schedule. "We still need more Head Coach Bill Heiscr had good things team on the field. Everyone played tough for four full quarters en route to a 16-- 5 patience on offense," said Coach Heiser. to say after the victory. "Overall we played incredibly and as a team. We turned the loss. "We've got to prepare for the rest of our very well. It was a challenge since they had game around in the second half. We're Coach Heiser commented on the schedule. It will take a full team effort. We beaten us the past three years. We were a getting better each game. This was a very Denison game. "In spite of the score, I have to go in with the mindset that each little bit up and down in the first half. We sweet win. The offense moved the ball really thought we played real well. We did most of game will be a struggle and that we will have came on real strong in the second half. The well, and the defense played well and the things that we had to do and did not make to play well," said Riegel. guys went out and took the game away from checked Oberlin's sticks before they got any mental errors. Most of the things that The next matchup for the Kenyon Lords Oberlin. I was impressed with their into their offense." went wrong for us were caused by Denison's will be against the Wittenberg University determination, and we hustled to get to all Last Wednesday, NC AC rival Denison solid skills and play-making abilities. Tigers this Saturday at 1 :30 p.m. on McBride the ground balls." University travelled to Gambier to take on "We played well but couldn't control Field. Appreciating Fathers, Sons, Cooperstown and the National Pastime By Mark Haggarty opening day at stadiums around the nation, helped build the Little League Field. You Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings a sure sign every year that spring is gaining always come to watch me play. You were a in Flint Park, the oversized batting helmets I enjoy reading Sports Illustrated. I'm a strength and settling into winter's still-war- m Hall of Fame Dad." that clanked when you ran around the bases, sports fan, I'veal ways been a sports fan, and seat I could have peeled back the cover, and The son had no intentions ofever letting the bats and gloves that were always too big, I find it to be the best sports magazine to begun delving into the myriad of statistics anyone know that he had placed the picture or too heavy, but that I cherished and oiled which I can subscribe. Every week, I look in and predictions that is this issue about the behind the case, nor did he ever expect it to and swung and gripped and broke-i- n lovingly my mailbox around Wednesday, and it's national pastime; the charts, graphs and sharp be discovered and celebrated in a national nonetheless. I thought of the times that I got there, rolled up in that little slot- - a fresh photos that analy ists have been preparing all sports magazine. It was simply enough that a hit, which wasn't too often, or made a nice edition of weekly recaps, exciting finishes winter just to entice me with on this day. he had done it, that as an ultimate tribute catch in centerfield, where I always seemed and quality writing, spruced up with colorful But, I faithfully went right to the last page, from son to father, he had made sure his dad to play; I can still remember some of those I in Fame. We know nothing very moments. te one the best columns was the Hall of trivia, up-to-da- stats, and letters from other and there found of Most importantly, I thought how it is sports fans like myself. have ever read, by Steve Wulf. I must admit else, nor should we. As Curator of the Hall of it, beauty thepicture every boy's dream to play catch with his I probably don't read Sports Illustrated that my father, who receives the magazine in Ted Spencerput "the of in That way a gift to dad, just as Wulf stresses in his column this like everyone else does, however. My the mail a day or two before me each week, lay its anonymity. it's every who has taken the time to play week. I, too, know how lucky I am that my favorite section isn't the little vignettes ironically called and told me to make sure parent baseball with his or her children." father was always there to throw around, presented in Scorecard, or the facts and and read the Point After column this week, I couldn' t think ofabetter way to define always there to toss me countless pitches at figures laid out in Inside the NBA. I enjoy but wouldn't tell me what it was all about my childhood than by all the sports I played: the park in an effort to better my sorry ef forts the articles, I have favorite writers, and The story is a simple one, yet sparked nostalgia all the oversized uniforms I was so proud of, at the plate. On game day, never fail, he was always look for people I just might happen two feelings in me; that feeling of those that I got up early on game day to put on and always there in the stands. to recognize in Faces in the Crowd; but I for Little League Baseball, and along my life my walk proudly around the house in, the mesh I profess I never made it past ninth-grad- e always turn to the last page frst, and read the same lines, ofhow much apart of explains that over the baseball caps that really weren't one-size-fits-a- ll, baseball. All the countless pop flies Point After column, that weekly one-pag- e father has been. Wulf Baseball Hall of but that I nonetheless donned in the and grounders I fielded with my dad never commentary by a staff member, or more winter, parts of the coveted York were being outfield. The team photos are still in my amounted to greatness on the diamond. I often a guest writer with something to offer. Fame in Cooperstown , New between a WWII attic; "The 1984 Foley's Hardware went on to other things, other sports, and I I get most excited when it's Rick Reilly's renovated, and wedged a worker found a Bluejays," or "The 1985 Town of became a fan instead of being on the roster. turn at the page, usually due to his humorous display case and the wall attached, as it Mamaroneck Fire Department Wildcats," Needless to say, with the pressures of being writing style, and sarcastic wit when poking photograph with a short note first time in however along with all the silver and golden trophies an adolescent in high school, and now the fun at PGA golfers or overzealous college came into view for the received at the end of spring stresses of a college sophomore, baseball March many years. The picture was of a man, a that everyone basketball coaches in the midst of in uniform- - the picture is season. has taken on a more passive role my life. Madness. father, in a baseball week, along Rarely do I read something that sparks All my old baseball cards are still boxed up I gained something on the Point After page this This week, however, week, my in the closet, but the old uniforms are gone with a reproduction of the note, from the this type of reminiscing, but this more from this last page of 5. The great cleats "You were never Point After page did just that. I thought to the salvation army, and the squeaky annual Baseball Preview issue was in my man's son. It says, quote, your days off, you about all those Little League games, all the see HAGGARTY page twelve post box this week, arriving on the eve of too tired to play catch. On nositive exnerience. You get to he treated intimidating to have to ask a neer to ston aren t they in dorms that will appeal to camnns organizations and arn arwi orarfoc llj

SPORTS page ten April 7, 1994 Baseball Team Takes Two out of Three at McCloskey Field By Drew Miller co-captain David Goodwillie. produced from Stuebner and MattFriedman, victory, and Stuebner, who provided the This winning feeling exists because of who each poked three singles, Goodwillie's late-innin- g heroics. Coach Bunnell The Kenyon Lords have recently the character of individuals on the diamond. two hits, singles by Cunningham, John commented on Hicks' consistency, "Once jumped out ofthe gate to win two out of their As junior shortstop John Cunningham Koepke and Khalil, and a suicide bunt by again Hicks pitched well for us. He's a gutsy last three games. Only twelve more to go explains about this year's Lords, "We may Adamkosky. Coach Bob Bunnell was kid. He mixes pitches well and is very before these 1994 Lords become the best lack in talent, depth and strength in some pleased with the versatile attack and said, competitive." Hicks has shown great baseball team in school history. positions, but we make up for it with desire, "Tonight we played well. We played the leadership on the mound and has kept the This baseball season did not begin with determination and grit." way we're capable of playing." team in every game. He has pitched well a great deal of luck, since the pitching staff This desire, determination and grit has This past weekend the Lords continued enough to win several times already, and was decreased by two the last week prior to come mainly from the seasoned veterans. their winning ways by splitting a double-head- er those wins will undoubtedly start to pile up opening day, but the Lords have rebounded David Hicks and Aasem Khalil have stepped with Indiana Wesleyan (15-12- ), if the Lords can continue their hot hitting. well and are playing solid baseball. The up and made their presence known on the another strong opponent. The first game Bunnell also commented on Stuebner's Lords latest winning trend was just a matter mound under the guidance ofcatcher David would be considered just a warmup as the performance, who has brought what he

20-- 5, of time. Howerton. The awesome, power-hittin- g Lords strategically lost putting all of learned from living in Australia back home Spring training in Florida did not combination of Goodwillie, Cunningham their emphasis on the second game and the to Kenyon Baseball, "Andrew has matured produce any victories for the Lords, but was and Andrew Stuebner have been hitting arm of Hicks. Hicks had pitched very well a lot over the past year and I think his trip filled with many bright spots and provided home runs at a record-breakin- g pace. and had completed all four of his previous overseas was a help. He has become more good experience against the best competi tion The Lords proved their ability in their starts, and was certainly due for a victory. focused and more serious about his game. . in the nation. Throughout the rigorous upset victory over the Ohio-powerhou- se After five innings the Lords held on to a 7-- 6 . . he has become a 'go-t- o' guy for us." As for Florida schedule against many ofthe nation's Muskingum (1 1-- 2), the top team in the OAC, lead which was builtbehind the muscles of this "'go-t- o' guy" status which Stuebner has

top-rank- ed opponents, the Lords played well last Wednesday. The Lords jumped out to Howerton (five hits on the day), Goodwillie taken over because of his improved power, and were just one lucky hop away from an early 5-- 0 lead, but found themselves (2 doubles, 2 stolen bases), and Cunningham Stuebnerhumblyremarks.'Twasjusttrying entering the win column countless times. leading by only two runs going into the (two hits). to help the ball club. And thanks to the

The team ' s 0-9- -1 record upon their return to bottom of the ninth. Khalil had pitched five But in the top of the sixth inning Indiana countless hours of hitting instruction by Lou inside-the-pa- Gambier was not an accurate indication of strong innings and held Muskingum's Wesleyan tied the score at 7-- 7 with an rk Burdette, things were able to work out." how the Lord's had played. powerful lineup in check, but then it was up home run. The score would remain After travelling to Hiram this Tuesday, Despite the unfortunate results ofSpring to the crafty David Hicks to slam the door tied until the bottom of the seventh, when the Lords will be hosting John Carroll Training, the team's attitude remained shut. Afterallowing a run and with the tying Stuebner stepped to the plate with one out. University at McCloskey Field on Thursday optimistic. "There's a different feeling on run on second base, Jason Adamkosky snared After taking a curve ball for a strike, S tuebner and hope to continue their recent winning the team this year, a feeling that we know we a line drive to preserve the victory. crushed a fastball over the trees beyond the trend. So come down to the ballpark and can win on any given day," proclaims senior The Lords' offensive fireworks were left-center field fence to win the game 8-- 7 cheer on yourexciting Lords Baseball Team. and increase the Lord's record to 2-12- -1 on You don't want to miss the action, because Men's Tennis Split Week's Matches the young season. It was Stuebner's second with Kenyon Baseball, borrowing the By Scott Sherman and Josh Morgan Spirits were high for the Lords' next home run of the day and fourth of the season. immortal words of the newest member of match against the College of Wooster. The The stars ofthegamewere undoubtedly the pitching rotation, David Goodwillie, The men's tennis team recorded one Lords' success against the Scots in the past David Hicks, who pitched his 5th complete "Sometimes we win, occasionally we lose, win and one loss this past week against a has been unprecedented, but this was game of the season and first collegiate sometimes it rains, and one time we tied." couple of regionally-ranke- d teams. Calvin probably the toughest Wooster team to take College became the Lords' second straight the courts in years. Things looked good Ruggers Destroy Big, Bad, Buckeyes victim since coming back from their spring early on as every Lord quickly took the first By Hansen DeRuk Kenyon's first try of the season, and his first break trip. set. The momentum shifted, as 1, 3, 4, try ever. Other tries of Muffin Man note The Baar courts were hopping as the and 6 took it on the head in the second set. The Lords of Kenyon rugby began their were two brilliantly played scrummy scores Lords jumped out to early leads in most of Sherman won his third set 7-- 5 with some 1994 Spring season with all the enthusiasm by juniors Dave"I thought presidents didn't the singles matches. Keith Blecher playing help from a few close line calls and the and momentum that an undefeated fall season have to do this" Goldstein, and Tim "this at 5 singles tallied the first Kenyon win. encouragement of his younger sister, EUy. can inspire in a team. ain't nothing compared to hell week" Berry. Soon to follow was the 2 man, Ed Peterson, But Weaver, Herban, and Morgan didn't The March 26 opener on the Cornfields Returning senior back Jason "I told you not who has been making quick work of his fare as well, leaving the Lords and Scots all against the Big Red of Denison University to bring that s t inside" Searfoss also threw

hard-foug- opponents since his ht win against knotted up at 3 going into doubles. was the trouncing that the larger-than-average one in for his first try in Kenyon purple. Ogelthorpe. Scott Sherman, slotted in at the Due to the length of the singles play, the home crowd expected. The match The Lords did allow a try to be scored 1 spot, fought off his pesky opponent, doubles was moved inside. This factor may marked the first time that Kenyon had played against them in what was a disappointing winning a tie-break- er second set. have given the Scots the advantage they D.U. in almost a year and a half. Due to end to a combined-season- s record of four However, Calvin made things needed. Their power was too much for the flagrant mismanagement of beer, something consecutive shut-out- s, but with a 30-plus interesting by winning the next two singles Kenyon team and all three matches turned Kenyon ruggers scoff at, the Big Red suffered point lead a little carelessness can be 3 matches, leaving only the player, Mike up losses. through a year-lon- g ban. Despite the fact expected. The big test for Kenyon was the Weaver, battling in the third set. After a few The 6--3 loss was not taken well by the that the Lord's long-tim- e nemesis had been April 1 showdown against the Buckeyes of emotional outbursts, Weaver came to play boys. "Hmm, that's curious, that's pretty barred from competition for a year, the purple Ohio State. and helped the Lords take a 4-- 2 lead into cool, that's interesting," muttered a ruggers were eager to avenge the trouncing The Friday evening match with the doubles. dumbfounded Peterson. Morgan added, that they suffered at their last meeting in the Buckeyes marked the first time the Lords Kenyon sull needed to win one of the "S herman really choked, but I played great." fall of 1992. Since then of course the Lords squared off against the boys from O.S.U. in three doubles matches to record the win - a "Yeah, except for double faulting about 20 posted a tremendous record of wins a great many years. The game was also the task that has eluded the Lords on more than times," pointed out his doubles partner. culminating in last season's victory at the first time the Lords ever played under the one occasion in the past Fortunately for the The team was given the weekend off to Midwest championship title match held in lights. On a field a mere stone's throw away Lords, Peterson and Blecher answered the regroup and recoup. Peterson is still in Pittsburgh. from the daunting O.S.U. Horseshoe, call, beating their opponents in straight sets. denial and was heard offering his 2 position The Lords showed that their skills of Kenyon prepared for its toughest challenge "That old guy was pretty quick," remarked to Flip Jenks, but hopefully he will come the fall were still intact, ifnotabitrusty from of the season. The Kenyon team went into

an exhausted Peterson following the off-season cc-capt- match. around. It's fairly obvious that the Lords their long winter's nap. Key the match with a positive attitude. As ain Head Coach Paul Wardlaw was also stunned have to pick up the pace for the rest of the acquisitions were made to give the Kenyon Ted "Big Dog" Holder said before by Calvin's mature doubles team. "I thought season, because The Midwest Regional will scrum a little more power, and the backs the match, "either way it will be a learning Morgan looked old, but this is too much." be huge. "A win against Kalamazoo could were buoyed by the return of scrum half, and experience.'' As the Lords wandered 1 The doubles team Josh Morgan co-capta- of send us to the show," Josh Cornchlsen team in Steve "I thought I was the aimlessly, watching O.S.U. run through

and Sherman didn't fare as well, losing in fast-pace- offered. Herban added, "I'm very confident Sergeant" Daunis. From the first kick the intricate, d drills duri ng a 20-- m inute two close tie-breake- rs. Their Calvin that we can beat those guys this year. It just Lords dominated the team from Granville. delay of start due to a missing cross-ba- r opponents were certainly rattled when a feels right." The long hiatus Denison observed was much (which incidently broke when it "fell on a vociferous Kenyon fan got into a verbal The Lords resume play this Saturday at more than they could overcome, especially prop's head") doubt crept into their minds. melee with them. The Calvin players were home against a tough Division I opponent in against a very confident Kenyon squad. Team president Dave "french toast please!" quickly straightened out and play resumed. Cedarville. "Those guys were real jerks last The first halfwas marked by the heroics Goldstein was heard to comment that "the The doubles Weaver team of and Joe Herban year," said Mike Schuermeyer. "I hope we of former football center Dave "Woof-Woo-f ' Buckeyes are running drills better than we also lost, making the final score 5-- 4. bury them." Soltis, who barreled down the field for see RUGBY page twelve April 7, 1994 SPORTS page eleven Arkansas Triumphs Over Duke in Classic Championship By Rev Johnson as the Duke Blue slow-i- Devils played a t turning point in the game, not only because reviewing the game: the play of Arkansas down halfcourt offense, while the Arkansas Arkansas cut intc Duke's lead, but because point guard Corey Beck was simply Monday night's championship game Razorbacks tried to play an up fast-breaking wi'J; tempo, they did it their own style of play, outstanding as the 6--2 player grabbed ten between Arkansas and Duke simply proved game. All season long, Duke and running up .a down the court, wreaking rebounds, half ofwhich were on theoffensive that college basketball is the greatest sport Arkansas have relied on their defenses to havoc op As opponent at both ends and end keeping the ball al ive, allowing Arkansas around. The World Series and NBA Finals keep them in games and Monday night throwing akc out of their rhythm. another chance at the basket. Beck received are overanalyzed, sometimes drawn out, a proved no different. Both teams played tight, Voi entire first half, Arkansas was the highest praise from Coach K when he best-of-seven series in which the best team swarming defense which created plenty of forced Lo ulay a halfcourt game with Corliss said that Beck was the biggest reason normally wins because they are given so turnovers, allowing each team to overcome Williamson getting the ball in good position Arkansas won, he kept them in the game many opportunities to do so. However, significant second-hal- f deficits. down low, but he was so harassed by the with his defense and played a marvelous two college basketball, with its 64-tea- m field, Arkansas came out fiat after going into awesome defense ofLang and Parks that he man game on offense with Corliss has up the nt set sort of tournament which the locker room with a one-poi- halftime missed quite a few easy baskets. During this Williamson. allows for anybody to get hot the 13-- at right lead. Duke went on a 0 run which put run to get back in the ballgame, Corey Beck Arkansas' reaction to their win seemed time and battle for the national title. them ahead by ten and it looked grim for the and Clint Mc'Danicl took their double-teamin- g, as if they saw themselves the underdog Amidst all the upsets, surprises, and Razorbacks, especially since it appeared trapping defense to a new level and finally getting the respect they deserved, heartwarming stories of the Tournament, Chris Collins was coming outof his shooting forced Marty Clark, Jeff Capel and even instead ofbeing a six point favorite like they two of the nation's best teams appear to rise slump. At that point, Duke was not giving superstar Grant Hill to give the ball up. Hill were. The main proving ground for this to the top and stand tall for the final game Arkansas any good looks at the basket, ended up with an uncharacteristic nine Razorback team was that they were called and a chance to take home a championship. forcing them to take low percentage shots, turnovers. athletic to Duke's intelligence, yet with the In the process, the game is highly contested while Antonio Lang and Cherokee Parks did Once Arkansas got in to the flow of their game on the line they came through with the and rarely is it an uneven matchup. However, a tough job on the defensiveboards, allowing game, Williamson heated up down low. Yet victory over the supposedly more heady just look at the games from years past: North the Hogs only one shot per trip down the Duke's relentless defense forced more poor team in Duke. A couple ofamazing images Carolina-Michiga- Duke-Michiga- n; n; Duke-UNL- V. court. Nolan Richardson finally called a shots, especially from Dwight Stewart and from the Championship game: Corliss For four years in a row now, there timeout for Arkansas to regroup, but this did Al Dillard, which kept the Razorbacks from Williamson coming from absolutely has been a fantastic finish to a wonderful not appear to help the Razorbacks, as Darnell pulling away and blowing the game open. nowhere to block that driving layup against game; a collection of college students battle Robinson took a terrible shot from the free-thro- w The Arkansas lead was five with only three the backboard, and Antonio Lang's uncanny for 40 minutes in a single game which matters line which was way off and Duke minutes left to play and everyone knew it ability to jump out of the gym, grabbing and stands for so much. started another fast break, seemingly putting was Grant Hill time. Jeff Capel hit a driving rebounds over the likes of Williamson and This year was no different as it pitted the game away. But the Arkansas defense layup to cut the lead to three, and after other Arkansas players. two teams against each other who fought battled back, forcing turnovers and starting Duke's defense once again stifled the The Duke-Arkans- as game was not the and competed for the whole game, back and fast breaks of their own, resulting in acouple Razorback's offense with Grant Hill only epic championship game from this forth, knowing what was at stake. The of Scotty Thurman three-pointe- rs and Corliss stripping the ball from Corliss Williamson year's tournament. The Women's NCAA matchup was an interesting one to analyze Williamson layups. This was the obvious in the paint, Hill hit an enormous three-point- er finals brought an incredible game between from the top of the key, leaving Louisiana Tech and North Carolina; tied at Ladies Notch Breakthrough Victory everyone wondering what he was doing so halftime, it was decided by one point at the wide open with the game on the line. That finish with a miraculous three point shot By Sarnie Kim and Rosenblatt to shine. Sarah Hobert also by tied the score at 70-7- 0 and Arkansas called UNC's Charlotte Smith with .7 seconds left played well on defense. The Ladies out-hustled a timeout to set up a play. on the clock. Louisiana Tech had taken a The worthy women ofKenyon lacrosse the Scots to ground balls, getting all Duke's defense refused to give the two point lead with thirty seconds to go on placed pride over pain last week to achieve but a handful. Razorbacks a good shot, so with two seconds a sixteen foot baseline jumper. UNC came two wins in two games in front of their The Ladies laxwomen took the feeling left on the shot clock, Thurman hoisted a down court, got a good look at the basket for homefield fans. The Ladies defeated both of victory into their next game against Ohio rainbow jumper just over the outstretched the tying bucket, but the shot was off the Wooster and Ohio Wesleyan in vengeance Wesleyan. Although the competition was arms ofLang that went in and gave Arkansas mark. games, reclaiming their fearful image in the believed to be on steroids, no drug testing a three-point lead and the eventual National A mad scramble on the floor for the NCAC. They managed to put aside their was necessary; the Ladies killed them Championship. The curious ending to this rebound resulted in a jump ball, with the many leg strains, sprains, and pains to gain anyway. Kenyon scored early and often, game was that Chris Collins came down possession arrow going Carolina's way. the necessary wins. achieving a final score of 13-- 5. The attackers court and heaved a twenty-fiv- e foot UNC had trouble inbounding the ball so The Wooster game tallied the Ladies' continued to use their space well, isolating desperation three-point- er with about a minute they called timeout andreceived instructions first win of the season with a final score of their defenders, then beating them one-on-o- ne left in the game, leaving plenty oftime to get from their coach to go for the win. A play All-Americ- 15-1- an Loomis juked 1. The Scots fought all the way, not to goal. the ball in Hill's hands and run a play for was run in which Smith stepped out beyond eager to give up a win after their homefield OWU defenders all over the field as she him. Arkansas' suspect free-thro- w shooting the three point line, got the ball on the 18-1- countless times. Rookie Meg victory of 7 in overtime earlier in the scored g kept Duke in the contest until the end, but inbound pass and took the game-winnin- season. through, using Moriarty sent the OWU clods packing. But the Ladies pulled Collins, with Duke down by four, once shot in what was one of the top five finishes a formulated by Vuoch Tan continued her savage scoring cleverly devised game plan again missed a shot which would have given in a basketball game, behind such plays as head They could tell streak, proving the OWU keeper comparable coach Susan Eichner. Duke a better chance down the stretch. As it Christian Laettnar's shot for Duke against you have to to a wedge of Shoppes swiss. Gillean Kneass what the plan is, but then they'd ended up, Arkansas survived the final minute Kentucky, or Derek Wittenberg's pass to and Pia Catton provided key connections in kill you. The plan succeeded beyond any 76-7- and went on to win by a final score of 2. Lorenzo Charles fora dunk as North Carolina the midfield and undying pressure on the doubts: Meg Moriarty scored the first goal, game, one could only wonder State beat Houston and Akeem Olajuwon S usan for making After the prepping the team for victory, and put in ball on defense (they thank ly championship in 1983. then-week- if the outcome would have been different for the six sprints up the Ernst hill a part of anothergoal in the second half; CaryLoomis had Grant Hill, the guy coach Krzyzewski This has been acollege basketball season conditioning). This pressure created registered her fair share with nine, and has ever coached, to remember with both the men's and to play its called the best player he first-year the atmosphere for the defense Captain Betsey Trowbridge and taken the last couple of shots instead of women's games being as exciting as could best game this season. Perna shined in her Vuoch Tan sealed the win with two and one Chris Collins. There were other postgame be. We're sad to see it end, but next year is game of yet, as judged by many of her goals respectively. best which came to mind while right around the comer. saved a plethora of shots in thoughts But the game was not all scoring. teammates. She including many free positions. Wooster failed to penetrate the Ladies' brick both halves, ball in forty-fiv- e minutes wall of defense. When the competition got She only let in one on two feet. Pema stopped feisty the defense snuffed them out. Defense ofthe fastest sport costs, including the shot she wings Krissy Surovjak and Christine Kim the ball at all Week pinky finger. The entire Athlete of the slowed the fastbreaks on the side lines while saved with her together to frustrate and Katie Antheil and Annelise Tufo came up defense worked Andrew Steubner OWU attackers twenty g with the turnovers around the crease. shut down the The junior powerhitter has been hitting homeruns at a record-settin- :;:: the game. Again, Trowbridge, remarked that the minutes into g Goalkeeper Jaqui Pema including a game-winnin- shot in the bottom of the C. Kim consistently caused pace this season, defense made key plays to save the win. Surovjak, and in the midfield and seventh against Indiana Wesleyan. The homer was his fourth so far Perna also had a great game, stuffing multiple favorable turnovers Antheil, Tufo and S. Kim protect the shots throughout both halves. helped this season. proved a uui inzz,y The JV game did not fare as well, as the goal. Defender Tuto poor defender when she registered Ladies lost this one But the team played blond a 3. twelve er LACROSSE page well, allowing attackers Gonster-Monst- see Jump. "I think that fraternities, so far, are a irresponsible. For most students, it is very ireequiei naiis on uns campus, aiiu wny students wno ao volunteer work, leaa inrimirlntino tn havp. tn ask a nw.r tr stnn aren't they in dorms that will aDPeal to camnnsnroanizatinns mApsm onnA andps.

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BELL well as incurring expenses to heal physically Brigadier General, and ten ofColonel. Other ushered in spring, next week's issue will continued from page three and emotionally from their traumas. That officers were numerous, three were surgeons surely contain Inside Baseball, where I can Hill to discredit her testimony of sexual women who have escaped from battering and chaplains also, for the health of the men, read all about how the New York Yankees harassment before the Senate committee. relationships have a 75 percent greater both bodily and spiritual. are undoubtedly going to win the pennant Indeed, it is the classic defense of men chance ofbeing killed or seriously wounded In view of the numbers and all of the this season. Hopefully, Dad and I will be accused ofrape and sexual assault Although after leaving testifies to the failure of our distinguished men in the roll, Kenyon has a there for a few games this summer, to watch such stories go back to antiquity (e.g. Joseph society to protect them from vindictive right to be proud of her record in the War. it happen. I know I'm looking forward to it and Potiphar's Wife in the Book ofJoseph in perpetrators or to teach them the skills to With honor and without boasting, she Until then, play ball. the Bible) and clearly describe a facet of protect themselves. can point to her achievements and ask where human behavior, contemporary research on There is no reason that Kenyon needs to is one that did better? RUGBY duplicate the byzantine processes of our rape shows that such behavior is much rarer continued from page ten in practice than in literature, art, and fantasy. legal system as long as the legal system is Rollin B. Hubbard, II play." Undaunted, and committed to co-captain available to Kenyon students. Mr. Chajon's June 15, 1891 Furthermore, this view does not fit the facts Ted "they 're not doing this" Holder's cry of 'unfairness' might have taken a of Darryl's case in which several women philosophy of never breaking a sweat prior still others different tone had the women decided to file came forward with complaints to (and sometimes during) a game, the Lords charges with the Knox County police. If HAGGARTY wrote accusations on a rock. Their stories waited them out 'just cause' had been found (a decision often continued from page nine testify to a behavior pattern that ought to As play began Kenyon quickly realized made by a single police office), he would that laid dormant in the garage for years lead reasonable men and women to question that O.S.U.'s superior athleticism was no have been arrested and would have had to have been passed on to other kids in the the truthfulness of the accused's accounts match for good rugby. A full team effort spend a night in jail waiting for his neighborhood. I'mafannow.but the passion instead. quickly led to a try by Daunis, who would both sexual arraignment hearing. He probably would I had as a kid for the game has lessened. I Studies of perpetrators of have two on the day. The Lords showed the re-appear can't rifle off stats anymore, like I used to and non-sexual crimes also show that the have had to post bond and then for memorize religiously. But when my father Buckeyes the best first half they've ever perpetrator does everything in his power to a preliminary hearing to determine whether called about this column the other day, we played, running up a 12-- 0 lead. The Lords promote forgetting, ranging from blatant there was sufficient evidence to proceed how he had tickets the beloved were noticeably haggard by the second half. denial to sophisticated rationalization. His with a trial. His accusers may also have been spoke of to how he was Some brilliant running by Kenyon's non-student line defense is secrecy, and when that encouraged to file restraining orders or civil Yankees on Wednesday, and first of player, known as Dusty, or "he who the credibility of his protection orders to keep him from coming sorry I couldn't join him at the home opener, fails, he attacks fakes the pass to Neil" helped bring Kenyon victim(s). Ourculture promotes both views. near. Thus, he would have had to undergo but that this summer, there will be other trips through with two more tries on the day. The Women who are raped feel shame and guilt. the expense of three court appearances even to the ballpark, for sure. I listened to him, 24-- 0 shut-o- ut upset over the bigger, and They are afraid to tell friends and family, before a trial date was when he finally and thought of all the times he helped out at set more organized (hell, they had a paid coach) and when they do tell, their account is would have had the chance to present his Little League practice when I was young. Even he came straight from work, he O.S.U. rugby team had Lords howling late frequently discredited; or, well-meani- ng account of the events. if into the night individuals devalue their experience as Perhaps Mr. Dirck and others who were would shed his suitcoat for a cap identical to The game was made most memorable trauma survivors by encouraging them to swayed by Mr. Wick's impassioned mine; he never could bend the brim right, in by the large, and vocal Kenyon cheering "Put it behind you and forget" Herman argument need to remember that Kenyon is my opinion. We would all stay until it was section who gave Kenyon the clear advantage Jrauma and Recovery) writes: "When the a private institution that exists within the too dark to practice double plays, or field in the fan department As Zak "I got skills" victim is already devalued (a woman, a law, not outside it Like the host of a party grounders at third and make the long throw Morford said after delivering another one of child), she may find that the most traumatic who is free to ask an unruly guest to leave, to first He would always stay to the end. his patented open field, try-savin- g, tackles, events of her life take place outside the Kenyon has the right to suspend or expel The Point After this past week goes on "it was like having a home field advantage." realm of socially validated reality. Her anyone who fails to conform to the standards to say how the good people in charge at Unfortunately the Lords will be experience becomes unspeakable." of good behavior that we wish to promote. Cooperstown, after dismissing dillusions of not home again until late in the season, but they For this reason, Wick's allegation that We all want to live and work in an grandeur about how to celebrate this rare will be able to make a run for the all Ohio the delay of a year in officially reporting the environment that is safe and supportive. discovery, decided instead to do the right championship title at the in rapes testifies to revoking consent is totally Daryl Chajon has not been "branded" as a thing by returning the picture and note to its tourney Columbus on April 16th. Catch the glory false. On the contrary, it testifies instead to sexual offender by the college. He earned hiding place, once the renovations are in of Lords rugby while you can. the extent that victims were traumatized by that reputation by his actions. place. I find that to be the best idea possible. their experiences, the extent to which they Janis Bell, Associate Professor ofArt History It's how father and son wanted it many years Co-sign- ago, and were fearful ofretribution from the accused, ed by: serves as a mysterious and hidden LACROSSE and the extent to which our culture silences Sarah Diers, Mary Colleen Hopkins, Katalin tribute to fathers and sons for however many continued from page eleven women (and children and minorities). If Botzem, Katherine Peek, Shelley Elizabeth years to come. two points for the Ladies. Trowbridge proved you doubt my word, attend a rape support Wharton, Leith Balliet Connell, Julie C. As for my Dad, I've thought a lot about her conquered shot phobia and blasted two group sometime, where you will meet women Hill, S. Ann Saxour, Ryan B. McCormick, him while I was deciding how I was going to goals as well. By ten minutes into the second coming for the first time who have never Ben G. Robertson IV, Paige Herren write this response column ofmy own. He's half, the Lady Bishops were praying for told anyone about traumatic rapes by coaching my little sister these days, and possession of the ball. Eichner seemed acquaintances and family members that took CIVIL WAR although her game seems to be soccer, she pleased with the well earned victory. She place 25-3- 0 years in their past. continued from page eight still hits a baseball better than I ever did. I complimented the Ladies on their ability to Wick and Dirck play into other soon let die, and if Kenyon had no other know that he still coaches in a tie sometimes-bu- t put their past loss to Ohio Wesleyan behind misconceptions: that "due process" leads to name in all the roll of the great rebellion she on game day, he's undoubtedly there in them and pull through to shut down the a fair, unbiased decision, and that therefore, could proudly point to this one, say "See the stands, shouting encouragement as only Delaware team. Kenyon ought to follow these procedures on what I have produced," and be honored. he knows so well how to do. This weekend the Ladies travel to campus. The pitifully low conviction rates There are others whose work was So to any of you who read Sports Swarthmore, Pennsylvania for the Seven for rape, sexual assault, and domestic important and who are ofmore or less interest Illustrated: even if you don't like to read the Sisters' Tournament. They hope to violence, as well as the more frequent to us, but time forbids that I should but ending first, like I do, then I suggest at least strengthen their play by competing against convictions and harsher penalties given to mention a few, such as Generals Buckland, turning to the Point After page every week. challenging east coast schools. If anyone is African-America- ns and Hispanics, testify Mitchell, Griffith, Mason, Parrish, and Not every column strikes the same chord as in the Philadelphia area, the Ladies would to the overwhelming influence of cultural Ludlow. this one does, but there is always some good love the fans. They would also like to thank prejudices in ourjudicial system. Ourjudicial Of the Kenyon men in the army four writing there. Now that the power-packe- d all their fans from last week whose support system is not unbiased; it mirrors (and even attained the rank of Major General, three of Baseball preview issue has sucessfully encouraged them to win. exaggerates) the majority prejudices of our 7 society. In their efforts to preserve the civil 7; rights of the accused, our founding fathers imsmr and subsequent interpreters of the law, have We'll Get Your Bike On The Road To Repair failed to consider the constitutional rights of Complete Bicycle the victims to "life and liberty." The victim 's Mm Overhaul For Ony $ 39.99 Dis rights movement which has arisen in recent i assembling and complete cleaning repair all bearings. Truing both years is trying to design legislation that will wheels. Removal, cleaning and rewaxing chain. Adjusting front and rear redress that oversight. In the meantime, will derailers. Oiling and inspecting all cables. Wheel Truing Starting at $6.00 victims frequently fear for their lives (their safety, their jobs, and their reputations) and face daily encroachments on their liberty as April 7, 1994 LETTERS OF INTENT page thirteen Student Council President

My name is Brian Kiscoe and I would experience in running effective and To the students of Kenyon College, next year. This is not an emergency like to ran for the office of the Student productive meetings as manager of the Somebody once said that people act most situation, but it is a situation that the student Council President I am a member of the Snowden Multicultural Center and former quickly when something they own is in body needs to understand. It is a situation Lords football team and a member of the and former co-president ofthe Dyer Society. danger. This is a letter written to the fourteen that affects you, and it is also an opportunity Beta Theta Pi fraternity where I presently As a membeer of the Student Council hundred woman and men who own four for you to play an active role in your hold the position of Alumni Secretary. I Lectureships Committee 92-9- 3, four other years of a one hundred and seventy year old education. The 1993-- 4 academic have been an active member in the schools campus organizations, and as an active tradition. I want to knock those people from year saw the importance of issues escalate that I have attended in the past, and now I participant in planning many campus events "U.S. News and World Report" on their as the attendance rates at meetings fell. As feel that it is time for me to become more such as the current Women's Health Series, proverbial rear-eiid- s. This is not a students and owners of our education and involved here at Kenyon. I was a class the upcoming Cultural Arts Festival, and claim that any one person can end the as part owners of a legacy we have an officer each year in high school and before AIDS discusion panel, I understand the needs "apathy" at Kenyon. It is a request to obligation to ourselves to see to it that our that I had been a student council of student organizations and Student challenge the existence of that "apathy." education is the best that it can be. My representative. Thus, I believe that I am Council's interaction with them. I also have Student Council should be the policy making policy as StudentCouncil President will be truly qualified to handle the position of a clear understanding ofthe administration's body that serves the interests of this to have every representative have her or his Student Council President and I think that role with Student Council. Iamamemberof community. It should be a way to assist your own e-m- ail distribution list. If your will I would be excellent in that capacity. Being the Multicultural Affairs Advisory Council voice in reaching the administrators, trustees, representative misses a meeting you acuve in my fraternity has taught me a lot of to President Jordan. I currently work with and faculty of your college. As Student be informed of the issues which were discipline and responsibility which in turn Beth Dudley and Dean Cooper as a member Council President I will organize the student discussed and the issues upon which your is likely that has made me more efficient and capable of ofa search committee for an assistant Dean, council into a true forum for the interests voice was not heard. It as getting things done. Now I would like to go and through my experience on Crozier Board, and concerns of this college. StudentCouncil the coming year will hold budget cuts opportunities improve Kenyon. further than just being active at Kenyon I have worked extensively with Dean Steele will be a place for you and your well as to institution have the through athletics and the Greek system by in program planning. Next year I would like representatives to present your concerns and The students of this influence these important serving the college as Student Council to see Student Council encourage the have them listened to and acted upon. Yet opportunity to We have a chance to take charge President. following: Development of an Honor bey ond just your concerns , S tudent Council decisions. actions which go on beneath our Sincerely, System by the Academic Committee. should be your first step into making Kenyon of the before they are deferred to above our Brian Kiscoe More student inputon health services by the into an even better learning experience. noses I sure that our education ation heads. will make Student Life Committee. --Cre- of a Council can be the way to making a perfect is, to the greatest degree possible, in our "Let no trifling diversion or amusement of vaxNOTES conference forstudents to access education a reality. I have the experience to assure control. I will do this by following the company decoy you from your books: no and address the Committee meetings, leadership skills and I accomplish all of these things. provisions and requirements ofthe student girl, no gun, no cards, no flutes, no violins, particularly, those of Social Board and you that will past year I was the Chair of the council as listed in the school's Constitution no dress, no tobacco, no laziness." Student Lectureships. Discontinuance of During the Lectureship Committee as well as as well as by instituting a few new traditions. -- student organizations John Adams In due reference to Mr. monetarily penalizing .Student of Co-Vice-Presid- executive committee ents college Twice a year the his sage when they actively seek and successfully one ofthe of the Adams.I feel I should deviate from Council shall make a report alternative funding resources for Hillel. As Chair of Student Lectureships I Student advice for the welfare of our classes. aquire what has been the Executive Committee of Student available which will outline Accordingly, it is my intent to take this time speakers, etc. ARA to spend money on sat on Council, the Faculty accomplished in the past days and what are from books to run and hopefully serve as desent food as opposed to fake easter eggs. Council, Student Committee, and the delegation the goals for the coming days. In an I believe that I Overall, I would encourage student Lectureship Student Council President attempt to nurture studentsadministrative organizations to network with each other to the president. This experience has me to possess the experience and enthusiasm will continue the process of which see the college from the perspective of the relationships, I necessary to make next year a great one for inorder to avoid duplicate programs, and the students. asking the President to make "State of the has happened this year and is a definite faculty, theadministration, Kenyon. College" addresses. For the hope of student funds. I would also like to Universities and Colleges across the country Brad Ulrich waste of a legacy, and the belief that accessible are experiencing financial difficulties. We enhancing Candidate for Student Council President see Student Council become more financial difficulties there is life after apathy, I ask that you vote to student input by publicizing meeting times will experience these for me for Student Council President descriptions in Newscope. in budget cuts to ARA and in a slight decrease April 1, 1994 Fellow students: I would and brief agenda Submitted, professors visiting Kenyon Respectfully I how Council can accomplish these to the number of loketoexpressmy in tenttorunfor President know Adam J. Singer dedication and of Student Ciouncil as a senior. A Student goals and I think that my the Council President should be organized. fresh perspective would rejuvenate Respectfully approachable, involved with and dedicated Council's current activity. to I extensive submitted, S. Ann Saxour '95 camDusi issues. have . i "'"--j jo j' . ... ctHntc ; it rv freeauiet halls on inis campus, aim wny stuaenis wuu uu vuiumti rr

LETTERS OF INTENT pagefourteen April 7, 1994 Student Council Vice President for Academic Affairs

Benjamin Kleinerman Letter of Intent I have not only experiences on these To the Kenyon Community: your opinion directly to those whose Vice President for Academic Affairs To committees but also experiences in other Hello, I am Matt Gernstein, K '96, and decisions affect your concerns, without

whom it may concern: Kenyon activities. I am the Director of the I am running for the position of Student having to go through the Kenyon red-tap- e. Kenyon College is now entering a Gambier Experimental College, a member Council Vice PresidentofAcademic Affairs. As a Sophomore, I have a good period of budgetary constraints. We have of AKA, and a memberofthe Pealers Society. As a current member of the Committee on understanding of academic life here. As a already seen the effects of these constraints Basically, I consider myself an active Academic Affairs, I have the experience double major in English and History, I in changing college policy concerning ARA member of the Kenyon community. necessary to provide successful leadership have the determination, ability, and

Off-Camp- and us Studies. With these Despite what I feel to have been a successful to Kenyon's academic life. As a rising confidence inm my knowledge of the changes, students' academic interests need year for the Academic Affairs Committee Junior, I have two years of experience at academic life to provide a useful voice for to be protected more than ever. Next year, under the leadership of David Lilly, there Kenyon and an opportunity to contribute to you in student government. Through my the Academic Affairs Committee will play are some improvements which I feel could the improvement of academic life for two two years of Kenyon, I have developed a an essential role in voicing students' be made next year. These include but are not more years. respect for Kenyon and its academic concerns. With this firmly in mind, I limited to increasing the interaction between As acurrentmemberof the Committee, standards that is necessary to adequately respectfully state my intent to become next the student body and the committe and I have experienced the trials and tribulations represent you. year's Student Council Vice President for strengthening the student's relationship with as the committee actively voiced your Most of all, my devotion to my Academic Affairs. As a present member the administration. opinion in such issues as Off Campus Study campaign to get elected is emblematic of ofthe Academic Affairs Committee, I have In order to maintain and surpass this and the new Provost search. Through my the devotion I will have for the job. contributed to discussions with ICS, the year's standards, the position of Vice position on the faculty committee on Members of the Kenyon Community, a library director, and the Provost about issues President for Academic Affairs needs to be Academic Standards, I have made many vote for Matt Gernstein, '96, is a vote for which directly affect academic life. I have filled by someone with knowledge and valuable contacts within the faculty and experience and determination and a vote also served as a student representative on experience in the workings of the Kenyon administration. I am able to communicate for you. the faculty subcommittee dealing with community. I believe I have the knowledge Curricular Policy and the AlumniFaculty and experience necessary for the job. committee responsible for selecting the Sincerely, recipient of the Trustee Teaching Award. Benjamin A. Kleinerman Student Council Treasurer

To whom it may concern: I am submitting position significantly. The individual who I propose to run for the office of the student activity fees, which all of us my letter of intent to serve as Student fills that position will need to be organized, Treasurer of Student Council for the contribute towards, is done in an efficient 1994-199- Council Treasurer for the 5 familiar with the student government academic year 1994-9- 5. I am currently a and fair m anner. I think I have the necessary academic year. I believe that my experience process, efficient, fair...in short - responsible. junior, majoring in economics and I am also qualifications for holding this office and as assistant treasurer for student council, a I believe that I am that person and will work enrolled in its Honors program. In my three being a member of the Business and member of the Budget and Finance very hard to make sure that the needs of the years at Kenyon I have been actively involved Finance Committee has given me valuable Committee, and treasurer for ADELANTE student organizations are met. Please in various student groups and have also had insight into how the allocation process gives me the qualifications necessary to consider me to be your treasurer when you the opportunity of holding leadership works at Kenyon. I was also elected the co-assistanttreasurer.Furtherm- preform the duties of the Student Council vote. positions in these groups. I was the President ore,Ihave Treasurer most effectively. The limited of the International Student's Association at had a fair amount of experience in funding that all organizations will face Thank you. Kenyon (ISAK) in my sophomore year, and accounting as I studied that subject for next year increases the importance of this Sincerely, Jose Bocanegra currently hold the position ofVice President four years during high school. As a result In addition I was on the programming board I am well versed with Balance Sheets, and of the Orientation Committee my freshman other accounting tools which will be year, and am currently a member of the necessary for preforming this job in an Multicultural Affairs Advisory Committee efficient and orderly manner. I can assure (MA AC), and the Business and Finance all of my fellow collegues that if I am Committee. There are quite a few elected to the Office of Treasurer I will reasons why I would like to hold the office preform this task to the very best of my of Treasurer, but the most important one is abilities. that I want to make sure that the allocation of Sincerely, AbidSayeed April 7, 1994 LETTERS OF INTENT page fifteen Social Board Chairman

April 1, 1994 Fellow Students, for an extended period of time I have learned hiring them. Because of this experience I LetterofIntent: MilaThigpen forchairman My name is Alex Kenny and I would what bands expect from promoters and now realize how people on all sides of the of social board like to be the chairman of the Social Board colleges and how to effectively work with concert industry think, as well as react. Experience has been my diligent next year. I believe my qualifications are them. In addition to the artists, I have However, I also understand that teacher. In high school, I was an officer of two fold. First, I have extensive experience maintained close contact with both extensive experience in and knowledge of National Honor Society. As a senior class in and knowledge of the music business. management and booking agencies such as: the music business does not automatically officer, I learned to be a representative of Second, serving as the Vice President of D.A.S. Communications, Bullethead qualify me for the position of Chair of the the people. Also, being one of the two the Social Board this year has given me the Management, Concertldeas, Inc., Artistand Social Board; moreover, I must also be well young women chosen to represent Ohio opportunity to work closely with the rest of Audience Entertainment, Silent Partner, versed in the activities which occur behind for Girls Nation taught me the how to stand the board to plan and execute the events Family Tree Productions, Marble Columns the scenes at a school such as Kenyon. I up and speak out for the people I serve. I which we have sponsored. During my time Productions, Harpers Pass Entertainment brought my experience and knowledge of am running for the office of chairman of as Vice President I have gained much and Hard Hat Management to name a few. the music industry to Kenyon in the fall of social board for several reasons. I have knowledge regarding specific and unique As for experience in the concert industry, I 1993 when I was elected Vice President of already had experience in dealing with the aspects of any given event which must be have spent time working for Blues Traveler, the Social Board. I quickly gained a sense of Kenyon community by serving on addressed in order to make the event a Spin Doctors and The Hatters, Through ourcommunity which has proved very useful freshman council and as well as being the co-cha-ir Black success. For the past three years I have working on these band's road crews I have in the preparation for this years concerts as social committee for the been promoting concerts at The had the opportunity to watch and learn the well as non-musical events. Student Union. I also want to see Kenyon Lawrenceville School. Through this intricate planning and execution which go Finally, I will be particularly attentive extend its commitment to multiculturalism. will The person in this position must be willing position I was able to develop both into any concert Over the past two years I to the changes which the student body I be the voice for a wide variety of people. professional and personal relationships have had the opportun ity to represent various dictate. Although do have soem ideas for to that person. Thank you for your time, with such artists as: Spin Doctors, Blues bands both as manager and as freelance next year's events, input for the student Iam and please don't forget to vote. Traveler, Allgood, Sound Advice Max booking agent (Dr. Disco, The Other Half). body is a must if we hope to bring popular Creek, God Street Wine, The Hatters, and During this time I quickly learned how to acts to Kenyon. Kenney The Toasters. By being around these bands sell bands, departing from the usual feild of Alex Jump. "I think that fraternities, so tar, are a lrresponsiuie. ror iiium siuucms, u is viy they in dorms that will appeal to camnusnnranizatinns ami pamanruiandpn 'xneitiif. ovnAripnrd Vnn apt tc trAQtH inrimidatintr to have tn ask a neer tn stnn aren't

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"I Co-Cha- ir Grounds 12 13 14 15 16. """"77 uT To the Kenyon Community: I, Shelley, Elizabeth Wharton, announce my intention Ti ao i Co-Cha- ir. Chair to run for the position of Senate I """"" 2T" 24 26 feel that I am well qualified for this position, Dearmembers of the Kenyon Student body, 21 22 25 involvement with My name is Michael Mattoni and I am """ : given my extensive 27 " 28 29 campus politics. My firstyearhere.I was on running for the office of Housing and " - Freshman Council and I also held the position Grounds Chair. I currently hold this position 30 3T- 32 I 33 on So dent Council and am eager to serve a on the Committee on Student Life. Last " 34 35 36 """" 37 year.asa sophomore, I was the Vice President second term. During the past year, I have worked closely with Bob Graves, the for Student Life and my duties included 38 ""39 io" being on Senate. I am familair with the Housing Office, and maintenance in order """"' dynamics and directions of Senate and I feel to ensure that matters which arose were 41 42"" 43 experienced enough to know where to lead dealt with quickly and efficiently. In my 44 Us 46 47 48 Senate in the following year. Hopefully with term as Chair, the Housing and Grounds Committee has met weekely to deal with " your vote, I can lead it in a direction that is 49 " "50 51 52 satisfying to all. Sincerely, Shelley Elizabeth matters such as the co-o- p bookstore, energy housing, 55 Wharton conservation, special interest group 53 j54 and the housing lottery. In addition, I have student representative to the served as a ACROSS 53. Contraction Vice-Preside- nt Trustee Building and Grounds Committee. 1. Raised railways 54. Allows the use of As committee chair, I have also sat on Student 4. Mountain lions 55. Pig pen 9. Beaver construction Council and the Council's Executive 12. Confederate general DOWN for Student Committee. There, I have offered my 13. N. Amer. Indian 1. Large tree opinions, concerns, and suggestions on how 14. Oval protein 2. Meadow 15. Pertains to (he sea 3. Quiet to make Kenyon a betters place to live and 17. Religious holiday 4. Smaller than a lake Life work in. I take my role seriously and as such, 19. Conclude 5. Hire 20. Follow immediately New England (abbr.) the Kenyon community, my attendance record is nearly perfect on 6. state Members of 21. Disallows 7. One who acts for another My name is Lisa Sandberg, and I believe both bodies. I offer experience and 23. Amount (Abbr.) 8. Oceans that the most important role of the Vice careful judgement to the office of Housing 24. Sm; II island 9. Hate 27. Lemon drink President for Student Life is to serve the and Grounds Chair and ask for your vote in 10. Eon 28. W inglike struci 11. Manager (abbr.) '94-'9- Kenyon students. For the Vice President to the 5 Student Council elections. 29. Store room 16. Those holding office effectivelydoso.heorshemust posses three Sincerely, Michael Mattoni 30. Preposition 18. Fits 31. Evidence furnU qualities; Experience, Commitment, and 20. Come forth 33. Slang (abbr.) 21. Amount produced Interest. I feel that I have gained these 34. Pale yellow 22. Love qualities through my involvement in many 36. Noah's boat 23. Altitude (abbr.) 37. Age (pi.) activities, and I believe that I can 25. Speech problem different 38. Record checker .br.) 26. Great achievement successfully fulfill the duties of the office. 39. Native (suffix) 28. Direct a weapon I have gained useful experience and 40. At the end 29. Inquire 41. Smell or touch the community 31. H20 knowledge of Kenyon 43. Pork 32. Ever (poetic) through my former involvement in Freshman 44. Musical presentations 35. Art canvas support (pi.) 46. Substance that hardens Council (1991-92- ), and my present 37. Dromedaries 49. Poison antidote 39. Single newspaper involvement in Student Council. My work 50. Growth 40. Escape (slang) has allowed me to understand the mechanics 52. Tutelary deilv 42. National (abbr.) of Kenyon government. Also, holding 43. Belongs to (hat girl Social Board (Secretary 44. Japanese sash several positions on 45. Light rap for two years, and Publicity Chair) has 7roTTslqN3hnsjqit, 46. Food fish allowed me to gain executive experience. 47. Natural (abbr.) 48. Attempt By being an officer.I know the demands and 50. North-Centr- al state (abbr.) responsibilities of an executive position. MIS My participation in both Sophomore and uXXFxJJ. Junior Class Committees has given me insight to the needs ofmy fellow classmates. --Txg.tliliitlFigife

My commitment to Kenyon has shown not ! "n SIN 3JCH iEX i only through my long term involvement, but fT3 Puzzie No. 225 also my active participation in each group. I believe that the Vice President should serve all areas of thecommunity. I pride myself in my ability to separate my personal feelings from my official duties and I feel that I can promote discussion of controversial issues in an unbiased manner. Asaresultofmy involvement in many different campus activities, and living in a dorm for three years, I have had the opportunity to relate to thedifferent views ofKenyon students. My selection as a House Manager for 1994-9- 5 will allow me to further understand the needs and concerns of the students. Members of the Kenyon Community, for the past three years, I have gained the ability, experience, and desire to be an efficient Vice President of S tuden t Life. I no w ask for your vote. Thank you. Lisa Sandberg '95