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Thursday, December 14, 1989 Established 1856 Volume CXVII, Number 11

Edwards to Retire in June Siddall New Director of Computing

Thomas J. Edwards, dean of students at Kenyon since 1957, has announced that he By Ann Rittenbaum will retire at the end of this academic year. His retirement will bring to an end one of the longest times in office for an administrator in the College's history, exceeded only by the Oceanography and computers are not presidency of William Foster Peirce (1896-1937- ). usually .associated with each other but for "Kenyon and its students have provided me with many wonderful and exciting years," Scott Siddall, Director of Academic Com- ,J said Edwards. "Surely it is my good fortune to have been some part of Kenyon's exciting puting and Visiting Associate Professor of growth and progress." Biology, the two are closely related. After "Tom Edwards, throughout his long and distinguished service, has been a model of obtaining a BA from Case Western Reserve, F dedication to Kenyon," said Reed S. Browning, provost and acting president. "His work he attended graduate school at University of. on behalf of students, in all aspects of their lives at the College, has in large measure Southern California before transferring to shaped the Kenyon we know today. His retirement, which he planned some time ago in Lab University Miami. t the Marine at of concert with President Jordan.comes at a time that he deemed best for himself and for His education did not involve formal train- system. Mr. Siddall hopes to begin an the College." ing in computing; rather his research and the academic computing award program com- Edwards, who came to Gambier in 1954 as assistant athletic director and swimming interdisciplinary relation of oceanography petition for faculty which would involve hav- coach and led the Lords to ten consecutive Ohio Athletic Conference Championships, is prepared him for the job he enjoys today. ing faculty members write proposals about considered the founder of Kenyon's swimming dynasty. He became the College's first His job involves teaching marine biology what they hope to do with computer dean of students in 1957 (while continuing as a coach until 1964) and has served in that next semester and serving as the Director of see SIDDALL page eight capacity ever since. He has seen the office's role grow in size and complexity over the Academic Computing. He clarifies what his years so that it now includes oversight of such functions as academic advising, athletics, position entails by explaining that he ad- Vigil career development, and health and counseling, as well as student activities, residences vocates and facilitates. Among his colleagues Prof Sponsors and support services. he is a facilitator in that he assists them in A vigil for peace in El Salvador was held at During the 1988-8- 9 academic year, Edwards was on leave from the deanship to per- gaining access to computing tools. Whereas the Church of the Holy Spirit on last form the duties of staff liaison to the Commission on Student Life, whose report was in relation to the Vice-Preside- nt or the Board Wednesday, Dec. 6th. The event specifically issued last summer. of Trustees he is an advocate of computing commemorated the murders of the six Jesuit In 1985, Edwards was awarded the Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Perfor- on campus and he works to increase priests that transpired on the 23rd of last mance as a Dean by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. The resources on campus. month. Organizer of the event Professor award recognizes responsiveness to student needs, administrative competency, leader- Kenyon doesn't have an ocean nearby so Royal Rhodes reports that approximately 15 ship in community affairs, and publication of professional work. perhaps it is the abundance of computers that demonstrators gathered at the door of the A graduate of Springfield College with a master's degree from the University of enticed Mr. Siddall to leave his position at Chapel at 8:30 in the evening. Frank Lane the Toledo, Edwards was director of physical education at the YMCA of Toledo for six State University of New York at Stony Brook Catholic Priest of the Kenyon Community years before joining the staff at Kenyon. where he led the effort to initiate academic first read from Brazilian author Leonardo A national search for a new dean of students will begin immediately. computing and was a faculty member in the Boff on the life of St. Francis. Lane made marine sciences research department. When comparisons between the life of St. Francis asked what drew him to Kenyon, Mr. Siddall and the plight of the poor in Latin American Kenyon Conducts NCA Self-Stud- y cited the facts that he is an Ohio native and nations. Modern Foreign Languages Pro- that at Kenyon students are first priority as fessor Carlos Piano continued with a selec- , department), and Professor Harlene Marley appealing factors. Upon evaluating the com-- tion from "Cry of the People" a song by Latin By Tondelaya L. Dumas (drama department). Piano says the commit- puling resources at Kenyon, he views the col- American activist and Kenyon Honorary

"well-advance- tee appointments are based on members' ex- lege as d" and having "excep- Doctorate recipient Penny Lernoux. The vigil Roughly every 10 years, hundreds of perience with similar committees or specializ- tional computing resources." Kenyon has concluded with a Spanish folk song sung by midwestern high schools and colleges must ed information about Kenyon's recent past. practically achieved the national goal of one Liam Davis and Natalie Blake. Rhodes would apply to the North Central Agency for reac-creditatio- n. Based on the goals Kenyon set in PC or terminal for every ten students. like to hold another similar vigil, possibly in

1980-198- of Kenyon will be among these 1, the committee will report on the In further answering the question the second semester.

1989-199- Kenyon has adequate com- schools in the 0 school year. addition of Ernst Center and Olin library, ef- whether or not To be reaccredited, each institution must forts to recruit minorities, and efforts to in- puting facilities, Mr. Siddall explained that KCTV Broadcasts

"Self-Study- be answered in terms of submit a " to the NCA (North crease student awareness of learning oppor- the question must On Sunday, Dec. 10, the student council Central Agency). Each study reports ways in tunities "off the hill." Piano says, "Since Olin two aspects: how many computers the school approved a partial budget for the inception which the institution has progressed since the library was completed in 1986, the space for has and how they are being used. Although of a Kenyon Television News program. The previous decade, as well as cite areas needing books and studying has doubled, and we've Mr. Siddall is impressed with Kenyon's com- new organization, KCTV, was granted $1568 improvement presently. The NCA evaluates added new services. We've brought in more puting services, he recognizes that the college to cover the purchase of a special camcorder

off-camp- self-studie- us have enough He realizes the s, then collaborates with each outside speakers, and improved our does not computers. and the beginning of production. According school to set new goals; the process will studies program. Those are things we that currently the computer system is used to the Secretary of KCTV, Susan Johnson, begin again in 1999. didn't really concentrate on in the 70's." for any basic needs but also wants to make the target date for a first broadcast is now The coordinator of Self-Stud- y for this year Kenyon fund-raisin- g strategies have been people aware that computers can supplement scheduled at the end of January. The show is Professor Carlos Piano, from the Modern just as successful; the endowment, which teaching in extraordinary ways. He is quick will be videotaped in the storage room of Foreign Languages department. Other com- provided for more faculty positions, increased to emphasize the word "supplement" because Farr Hall which the staff plans to convert in- replace mittee members are Cheryl Steele, Assistant from 8 million dollars in 1981 to 35 million he knows that computers can never to a small studio. The program will be aired Dean of Students; Richard Switzer, Dean for dollars presently. teachers. at lunchtime in the Shoppes and in a 7:00 to Academic Advertising, Professor Fred Present issues to be examined in the study Although some professors are adamant in 7:30 time slot every Thursday night in Olin Baumann (political science department); Pro- include the lack of classroom and housing their rejection of computing options, Auditorium. KCTV officials are also looking fessor Sarah Murmen (psyschology depart- space, the diversification requirements for presently 95 of the faculty have PCs or ter- into the possibility of reserving broadcast ment); Professor Roy Wortman (history Continued on page eight minals and 70 have access to the VAX time in Gund Commons and Peirce lounge. PAGE TWO DEC. 14, 1989

Labels Permit Intolerance THE READERS WRITE The Kenyon Collegian encourages letters to the Editor. All sub- double-space- missions must be signed and typed, d. The Editors Kenyon has entered a new phase. This once quiet, if not apathetic, campus has come reserve the right to edit all material while maintaining the to a point where everyone is vocalizing hisher views. What would appear to be a original intent of the submission. positive step will in fact turn into something detrimental to this campus' goals. More voices are being expressed on this campus and this is only good for any college's survival and growth. But this campus hears voices that can only be harmful to its survival. These voices are creating factionalism on this campus as they are intolerant of any other points of view. Students Demand Harassment Policy Even worse, this campus has stooped to the level of labeling. Extremism breeds on this To the Editors: have begun with a bold statement against campus; one is either liberal or conservative, racist or non-racis- t, a fraternity member or racism, severing ties with the DKE national an independent, etc. Seems too simplistic? Indeed. In fact, one is automatically labeled, "Action is with the scholar subordinate, chapter. More disappointing was the not due to hisher personal values or beliefs, but, by an affiliation with an interest but essential . . . Without it, thought can response of the administration. True, no group or even too simply, by the department one is majoring in. never ripen into truth . . . Inaction is cowar- Kenyon student committed the racist acts of Labels are used much too losely on this campus. This campus does not realize the dice," writes Ralph Waldo Emerson in his Nov. 1 1 , but what gave pledges from Virginia dangers that come from ignorantly labeling others. Labels are used to defend the label- essay "The American Scholar." At Kenyon, Tech the idea that they could do this at Ke- ing party's causes. This stereotyping allows ignorance to run rampant. It is much too we are challenged to take what we learn and nyon? Likely a combination of factors, but convenient to generalize one's personal views into a single category. discuss in the classroom, and apply it to our had Kenyon had a racial harassment policy in The purpose of a liberal arts education is to study and analyze, not necessarily accept, lives. effect, perhaps it would have been other opinions to which are not our own. Unfortunately, individuals will fervently hold Unfortunately, racism is dismissed from understood that such behavior is not their point of view and defend that opinion without considering or analyzing the other concerns because it grows from ig- tolerated here. True, a rule on the books will points of view. our norance and prejudice, which are not supposed not change attitudes and behaviors ove- In this past semester, opportune incidents (i.e. the Commission's Report or the new to happen at a liberal arts institution. Yet rnight. That will take long-ter- m education and publication, the Kenyon Observer) have allowed individuals of the same general opinion Kenyon witnessed such ignorance on Nov. a widespread effort for real understanding to ban together and strengthen their forces. These factions have clearly made the cam- 11, when DKE pledges from Virginia Tech and interaction. We must come together as a pus more divisive and more intolerant of other opinions. How do we expect to see any acts of racism on this campus. community, become more aware of subtle improvements on this campus when the campus is polarized? committed While we, like most members of the com- racism, and change it. If we do not stop using labels so freely, this campus will face detrimental conse- munity, are outraged at the incident, some A beginning is to speak out actively against quences. We must become more tolerant of opposing views in order to improve the must come it. must be taken, such blatant acts as those of three weeks ago. quality of living and academics at Kenyon. good of Action now, by students, faculty and administra- We must show that we respect all the tion. members of our community, if we are to have The members of the Lambda fraternity any claim to being a community, and that is vital to the learning and teaching that is supposed to happen here. We must have a clear Policy and official statement against racial harassment, if we are to have hope of eliminating Reconsidered the ignorance that is racism; officially ignor- ing offenses only gives them tacit approval. Editors-in-Chie- f: Sonya Dudgeon, Jenny Neiderhouscr To the Editors: A policy, similar to the college's existing Managing Editor: John Douglass sexual harassment policy and to the se- News Editor: Liza Hamm Last year. Senate drafted a statement of ntiments expressed in Acting President Brown- Perspective Editor: Mary Clayton Coleman policy regarding harassment of individuals in ing's letter concerning the Nov. 11 incident, Features Editors: Shax Riegler, John Roman our community. This statement was sent to has been "under consideration" or "in the Forum Editor: Heather Reynolds the college lawyers, who returned it with ad- works" for some three years now. It is time Sports Editors: Russell Brightman, Scott Johnson vice for further consideration. Recently, the for all of us to demand that that policy be put Photography Editor: Keith Calcagno Chair of Senate has appointed a Subcommit- into effect NOW. There is a petition ci- Business Manager: Ann Tutton tee on the Harassment Statement to expedite rculating which asks the administration to do Circulation Manager: Steve Vogt our consideration and produce an acceptable just that. Please look for it and sign it. Our Editorial Board: Russell Brightman, Keith Calcagno, Mary Clayton Coleman, John statement. The membership of the subcom- response will determine how notable we are: Douglass, Sonya Dudgeon, Liza Hamm, Catherine Herrick, Scott Johnson, Jenny mittee includes: millions feel outraged at blatant racism, but Neiderhouser, Shax Riegler, John Roman Edward Curtis '93 far fewer take any We must Production Assistants: Anne Alikonis, David Allan, Tamar Gargle, Becki Miller, Kelley action. Rachel Tucker '91 distinguish ourselves by taking such action, Ragland, Jim Totten Pieter Wernink '90 and so prove that we are a school worthy of Fred Baumann national esteem, rather than a sheltered, The Kenyon Collegian is published every Thursday while the College is in session, ex- Ric Sheffield isolated hamlet. cept during examination and vacation periods. The views expressed in the paper do not Joan Slonczewski, Chair necessarily reflect the views of Kenyon college. Yearly subscriptions arc $22.00; checks We welcome comments and suggestions. Sincerely, should be made payable to The Kenyon Collegian. Our mailing address is Kenyon Collegian, We hope to assist Senate in bringing a recom- Martin Blackwell '92 Gund Commons, Gambier, Ohio 43022. mendation to the President early in the Michael Dow 92 Spring semester. Gary Fitzgerald 92 Matt Gladue "93 The Nation's Bed & Sincerely, Paige Mullins "93 Breakfast Joan L. Slonczewski Rachel Tucker "91 for Poets & Writers Chair, Senate Subcommittee on the Harass- Members of the Gambier Organization for ment Statement Cultural Awareness Pudding House 60 N. Main St. Browning Urges Academic Focus Johnstown, Ohio 43031 To the Kenyon Community: Report to the touchstone question: what kind of social arrangements are optimally suppor- I have been following the campus discus- tive of the college's educational mission? FREE Breakfast, FREE use of Electric Typewriter, all the paper you can use sion over the Commission Report with deep So this letter is a plea. If you agree about while here. will Beautiful Comfortable Rooms wwriting desk, on 2 bike paths, 2 interest. In its spirited exchanges about the centrality of this question, I hope you blocks from community park, 12 block from Town Square, kitchen residential patterns and the role of fraternities join with others who agree and try to move priv. weekly rates negotiable. Services for prosbeginners. Home of the the discussion has prodded many people to discussion toward engagement with it. After We Ohio Poetry Therapy Center & Library & give thought to these matters. But I am all, we live at Kenyon for a purpose. we Pudding Magazine & Publications. distressed by what appears to me to be a ought not to forget that purpose when tendency of discussants on all sides to miss a debate about something as important as the

614-967-60- 60 centrally important issue. future of the college. ReservationDeposit Required, 14 day Cancellation policy, First and foremost Kenyon is an educa- Operated by Jennifer & Jim Bosveld, Member OBBA, ABBA tional institution. Rather than confine Sincerely yours, ourselves to discussions about residence Reed S. Browning halls and Greek life, we ought to be relating Acting President these topics and the many other topics in the Provost 1 Letters to the Editors New Council Exam Policy Unclear

To the Editors: are present at the exam location. To address the first problem, I think we After reading the new exam policy propos- need to make changes in policy for grace ed by the Student Council, I am not sure period and reading period so that students what the problems the new policy is trying to can have more time to study for exams. I address. 1 see two possibilities, (1) students have listed some suggestions for Council's do not have adequate time to prepare for ex- consideration. ams and (2) exams are not scheduled to be convenient for students to make travel ar- (1) We should schedule reading days on rangements, etc. In response to the first one, three weekdays after the last day of class.

1 think something has to be done about the (2) We should encourage students to look grace period and reading days. By rescheduli- at their schedule of last two weeks of school ng the exams we are not going to free up to know when exams are, papers due, and more time for students to study. In respose to how many days they have to study for each the second one, we are here to study and exam. This is possible because almost all pro- learn. This should be our goal. In achieving fessors have syllabus of the entire semester at this goal, we should not be concerned with the beginning of the semester. finding the earliest time to leave for vacation. (3) Students should know their schedule All exams are scheduled before the end of the well in advance, and can make arrangements semester and it is not unreasonable to expect with professors if needed. This also shows responsible We also encourage pro- students to stay until the end of the semester students. yMh a sty to complete their exams. In addition, the fessors to consider circumstances of students JW L schedule of exams is made available to on an individual basis. i ill students at the beginning of the semester, and (4) We should discourage professors to assign students can make travel plans, etc. accor- any work in the last two weeks of school, i.e., dingly. All things being equal, it would be grace period, unless it is specified in the nice to have exams scheduled conveniently. It syllabus at the beginning of the semester. If seems clear, however, the Student Council's an assignment is necessary, the class should proposal is awkward to implement. Two be told in advance of grace period and the quick examples of the many problems that professor must receive consent from all will arise are that (I) several locations chosen students in the class. by the student council for exams do not even have desks; and (2) clarifications for exam Sincerely, Student Disagrees With Editorial problems are not possible unless all professors Yiji Shcn '91

To the Editors: You accuse the campus in regards to "its Student Objects to Alum's Advice tendency to embrace complacency and com- Your editorial of Dec. 7, "Education fort." I believe that the reaction of the Essential for Tolerance," was outrageous. It students and faculty to the Virginia Tech in- To the Editors: fraternities could never again obtain group does, however, illuminate the need for Ken- cident is strong evidence that the campus is housing, only that it not be in their "tradi- yon to place more emphasis on education, not complacent by any means on the issue of 1 in am writing response to the letter from tional" residences on South end. There is no but not in the manner of your design. After racism. As for comfort, a comfortable en- Rev. Gregory F. Fedor 79 which appeared in "unfair" attempt to take away anyone's hous- reading your letter, it became obvious that vironment seems much more conducive to I the Nov. 9 Collegian. find the statement ing, because it was never theirs to begin with. the editorial board, which is composed of promoting mutual respect and tolerance be- self-determinat- "college-ag- e persons are not reliable in ion If all the nitpicky, malicious attacks on the almost all juniors and seniors, has not learned tween people of different backgrounds than of what is best for themselves" Report would stop, maybe some compromise how to evaluate, formulate, or express a does the adversarial atmosphere which your to be an insult. I think I am very much could be reached that might be acceptable to rational idea despite the three or four years of writing, intentionally or not, is feeding. capable of determining what is best for all, Greeks and non-Gree- ks alike. While any exposure to Kenyon's liberal education pro- myself, and I believe other students at Ken-yo- n action that is taken on the recommendations cess. You were correct when you wrote, "Only are also. While I and others may not of the Report will certainly change Kenyon, My first complaint lies in your first through the acceptance of differences can

Ken-yo- n, have known them when we first came to possibly quite dramatically, it will only be a paragraph. The episode at Delta Kappa Ep-silo- n true tolerance and unity be achieved." Unfor- learning what one's own best interests part of the ongoing changes at Kenyon that (now Lambda) did not force the Ken- tunately, your letter hardly expresses an ac- are is part of the learning experience that have been happening since its founding. It is yon community to "examine its prejudices, ceptance of any opinions other than your students go through in college, and this can- up to the alumni, administration, and most attitudes, and feelings and then embark on own. not and should not be dictated to us by importantly the students, to make sure the complicated process of re-evaluating others. How are we to become capable of necessary changes are made which improve them." The incident did force the community Racism is a social problem not an intellec- such self-determinati- on when our "best in- both social and academic life at Kenyon, so to react to racism brought to this campus tual one, and, therefore, the classroom is not terests" are determined for us? I disagree that the College will be able to flourish into from the outside. This, I think, was done ad- an appropriate place to deal with it. Badger- strongly that the "keener insight" of the the next century and beyond. mirably by all involved. The Lambdas were ing people into a classroom is, in my opinion, alumni is so much better that they should mature enough to handle what happened and only a way of shifting our own social respon- decide how students who are currently at Sincerely, were able to avoid violence. The community sibility for dealing with racism out of the real Kenyon should live. I agree that many of the Peter Whitcopf, '90 was sensitive in providing support to the world and onto the shoulders of a teacher. I alumni have valid things to say as advice minority students who were justifiably of- understand that this is not what your article about how Kenyon should change, but fended by what happened. was meant to suggest, but if you look closely, ultimately, it is the students who are here Kenyon Observer you will see that this is what it implies. now who should decide. The alumni may be Your accusation of "false tolerance" hiding What we should be doing is making some understandably concerned about any changes Not a Threat true racism within the student body is im- attempt to understand the opinions of others, to Kenyon's Greek system, but they are no To the Editors: mediately insulting, and is evidence of either and using rationally thought out arguments longer a part of it as it is now. ignorance on your part concerning what real- to persuade others to join our cause. These As for honesty, I see no problem with the I had been concerned about the rise of the ly happened on this campus, or of a childish are the arts that should be focused on by Commission's Report. If critics of the Report Kenyon Observer another case of national inability to appropriately holster your accus- academics. would stop being so paranoid, they would see neo-co- n money pouring into our campus to ing finger. Anyone can stand on a soap box and fling that no reference was made to abolishing recruit young ideologues but I'm not so That educated people could write an article accusations and blame into a crowd. It is my will fraternities, and it continually emphasized worried having re-read the thing. Indeed, it on the importance of tolerance in today's hope that in the future the Collegian lead the right to freedom of association. The seems to be nothing more than the last loud society with such suggestions as "alienating" by example in your desire for tolerance, and Commission on Student Life only sought to bark of a frightened dog, running from the people with "deep-roote- d prejudices" by use will come to realize that sensitivity toward achieve more equitable housing by not giving rising tide of justice on campus. of intimidation in the classroom is almost as everyone, not just minorities, is essential in exclusive-membershi- p, Greek fraternities So what's not to like? sad as it is absurd. Tolerance, I thought, is resolving the problems that we face as a com- special housing privileges anymore. Those respecting the way other people act and think munity. that are truly viable organizations should be Fondly, even if we disagree with them, not employing able to continue existing without housing. Paul Singer, '88.5 gestapo tactics as a means to bully people in- Sincerely, The Report also never stated that Greek Washington D.C. to thinking the way we do. Robert P. Roper, III '90 DEC. 14, 1989 PERSPECTIVE PAGE FOUR

Hyde Blends Teaching and Writing in his class discussions. Hyde said, "To talk about an idea is like doing a rough draft, explaining and answering questions is almost equal to a rehearsal for writing." Voices What connects the subject areas of art and politics for Hyde is his interest in "the fate of the imagination within society." Hyde ques- from tions whether particular cultures either enliven or deaden the creative spirit. His book The Gift explores "the built-i- n conflict the Outside with commercial culture and creativity." In it, Hyde argues that a work of art is not a commodity, but a gift of the imagination. By David Bartram, Rik Kleinfeldt and Tony Ziselberger From unsolved problems in The Gift, Hyde began his current intellectual quest to The recent report of the Commission on Student Life appears to have raised the explain what he deems "the myth of the fraternity question to an impressive level of public discourse. Well it's about bloody Lewis Hyde shares his "gift" with Kenyon. trickster." Hyde noted that gifts draw people time. The only problem is that people are being far too polite about it; the time really has By Becki Miller together to form groups, such as families, but come "to strip away the mystical veil." he questioned what happens to outsiders. Kenyon fraternities are the ARA murderburgers between the fluffy Kenyon buns. me, writing has to do with being in From this, Hyde explores the creative role of "For They are a moral, intellectual, aesthetic and cultural blight in a Kenyon community that what's mysterious and energizing in the a trickster, someone he describes as "outside is none too healthy to begin with. world," Lewis Hyde said, Luce professor of and on the edge of a community, but also Fraternities continually spew rhetoric about community service and occasionally art and politics at Kenyon. "There's a writer, someone who can take advantage of that engage in facile public displays of "social concern." Rationalization takes many forms; Eliade, who said, 'The sacred is camoflauged which isn't part of the normal course of some of them are blatantly ineffective, while others are simply absurd. The plain truth is among us,' like birds in a bush, hidden. events." that no one is fooled by such shamelessly self-serving attempts to gain favor within the Writing is a discipline in which one comes to The trickster figure is a cross-cultural community. The mere existence of these obsequious acts of expiation proves that the know that which is sacred." paradox, according to Hyde. "Tricksters are fraternal system understands the need to pass itself off as something other than the Hyde is a writer whose works include imagined to be both anti-socia- l, yet also the breeding ground for alcoholic irresponsibility and social inanity that it is. essays about the situation of artists, nonfic-tio- n creators of culture inventing language and Ironically, this behavior is the basis for what the Greek system at Kenyon considers its prose, creative writing, and poetry tools to disrupt it." raison d'etre; it claims to be the fountainhead of collegiate social life, and the only translations from Spanish to English. While The sort of themes which Hyde considers bulwark against the tides of boredom and social stagnation. Yet what in fact is the reality Hyde pursued the sacred through his craft, causes him "to make raids on other of Greek social life? Are we to believe that true community exists in a small damp Kenyon searched for a professor of art and disciplines." For instance, The Gift draws well-dress- room filled with 300 ed drunks dancing to music as empty as the sex they are politics. The Henry Luce Foundation, named upon a plethora of subjects such as literature, trying to "score" through the injudicious use of alcohol? Or perhaps being part of a rov- for the founding publisher of Time, Life, economics, anthropology, medical ethics and ing band of alcohol-frenzie- d preppies laying waste to everything in their path provides Fortune, and Sports Illustrated, provided a religion. Though Hyde searches for inter- the necessary balance to a day well spent in pursuit of meaningful intellectual growth. grant to Kenyon which allowed it to ap- disciplinary topics, there is a tension to his We think not, "dude." proach Hyde with its proposal for an inter- work. Describing the difficulty of his studies, So much for the justifications of the rich white male clan rituals. Of course, this disciplinary professorship. The grant con- Hyde said, "I feel as if I have to give up a cer- ideology is rather impressive for a group that has scant acqaintance with two-syllab- le nected the individual's and institution's, pursuits. tain expertise in exchange for breadth." He words. Any clearheaded freshman (and that is not necessarily an oxymoron before rush, Hyde, who had previously spent a six-year used the example of the trickster figure, anyway) would never think of joining an organization that will lower his GPA by an stint at Harvard University as a professor and Hermes, about whom Hyde believes he average of three-tenth- s of a point (1987 fraternities: 2.75; 1987 non-fraternity men: director of the creative writing faculty, chose understands well, but he is "constantly 3.06). Rumored exam banks are considered by the fraternities to be their contribution to to sign on for five years at Kenyon. He humbled by classicists who really know the intellectual development of their members; such a conception merely testifies to the credited his attraction to Kenyon for its Hermes." Hyde said with a smile and a shrug, unwillingness of fraternity people to think individually and creatively. Instead, prospec- reputation of being hospitable to writers, the "You do your best." tive members are required to spend valuable time memorizing the Greek alphabet and opportunity it afforded Hyde to devote more Limited not by the fragile bounds between obscure fraternity history, all for the gratification of the sadistic tendencies of active time to his work and its beauty. subject areas, Hyde also crosses divisions in members. Teaching creative writing was "labor inten- literary styles. Hyde's work includes Twenty In general, the Greek system makes a mockery of the idea of brotherhood. From the sive" and was less connected with Hyde's own Poems and World Alone, translations of the buy-a-frie- nd an beginning of the fury otherwise known as Rush, to the pre-suburb- work than he wanted. According to Hyde, Nobel Prize for Literature winner Vincente cocktail parties in the New Apartments during senior year, fraternities form the his current course in art and politics is more Aleixandre. Hyde edited On the Poetry of vanguard of winsome superficiality. Prospective members are taught (through line-up- s in line with his own work. For instance, Hyde Allen Ginsberg. He composed Alcohol and and hell weeks) that their bodies and property, and by extension, the property of others, is able to include his current research topics see HYDE page eight are unworthy of simple respect. They are taught to obey any order, no matter how ridiculous ("Tell me the dates on Philander Chase's Well now, dude, or do 150 push-up- s. Chinese Artists React to National Changes Sweeeet !"). They are introduced to the norms of alcoholic consumption (even if the col- By Stephanie Rieke mountain are observed. Similarly, two scroll lege has now made it slightly more difficult for them to join in) and are expected to works of Chinese ink on paper by Xi Jian-Ju- n, follow blindly in excessive drinking. Finally, they are granted, for a small dues payment, "Contemporary Chinese Works on Paper," Between Sky and Earth 1 and Between a new personality that they may assume when dealing with independent people and that a collection of paintings and prints now on Sky and Earth c2, both of 1988, are abstract independent people will then ascribe to them. view at the Olin Art Gallery, will be a renditions of the natural world. Both use The above, however, makes them seem innocuous, which they are not. These refreshing surprise to all who believe Chinese quite a bit of black, yet the former is of an organizations attract people with the potential for repacious, thoughtless behavior and art to be simply flat landscapes. Instead, it in- overall lighter palette, possibly suggesting l- then quickly bring this potential to fruition. We put a great deal of confidence in the no- cludes many abstract works, several nature iquid forms or an ocean. Perhaps the most in- tion that a significantly disproportionate number of disciplinary problems on campus studies of birds and flowers, and some Im- triguing work in the exhibit, at least from a are related to fraternities, either individually or collectively. Fraternities, by providing anti-soci- pressionistic experiments with light and col- Western perspective, however, is that of the security of a group, allow for al behavior that would be unconscionable on or. Over thirty works are exhibited in all, Zhang Qian. His The River Bend, a water-colo- r an individual level. Acts of random vandalism and violence are as much the fault of ranging in date from 1982 through 1987. on paper, includes three figures, two organizations that accept and seemingly condone such behavior as they are the fault of Curated by Katherine Kadish, the exhibit is seemingly resigned to their grief, and one ly- the individuals who perpetrate the acts. the result of her travels to artists' studios in ing prostrate across the front of the picture The most pernicious aspect of the so-called brotherhood provided by fraternities is, and around Nanjing, China during the years plane. Beyond the artist's obvious emphasis of course, unrepentant sexism. The attitude of fraternity members toward women is a of 1986 and 1987. An artist herself, Kadish on human figures in this work, rare in tradi- complex mixture of objectification, fear and open disrespect. Items such as scag explains that the exhibit demonstrates the ar- tional Chinese art to begin with, the painting reports, female mudwrestling exhibitions and the like are more appropriate for a boys' tists' reaction to the changes in China today is a study of impressionistic color juxtaposi- high school locker room than for a liberal arts college. Men who are this insecure with after the restrictions of the Mao Tse-tun- g tion. Another of Zhang's pictures, The Silver regard to relationships deserve to wake up in the morning with the stench of their own government and the Cultural Revolution. and the Candle, studies light effects, and in- vomit hanging about their heads. These reactions as seen through the work, deed it is difficult for the Western viewer not In sum, fraternities foster sexism, undermine individuality, deaden intellectual pur- are quite diverse. Mountain, of 1985, by Zhu to be reminded of George de la Tour. suit, and invite recklessness and inanity. Many people often object to these charges on Dao Ping, in ink on Chinese paper, alludes to The exhibit runs through Dec. 20, and the grounds that they are nice, caring, socially conscious fraternity members. The point the traditional Chinese landscape, yet is although this is a busy time of the year, it is a is, however, that the tendency of the system is to subvert individual traits, to make them ultimately abstract in its scries of curvilinear highly recommended diversion. In fact, I irrelevant or unwelcome; in this context, individuals are respectable human beings as in- shapes. The viewer is only aware of the loose would suggest looking at Zhang Qian's Land- dividuals, not as members of fraternity, i.e., in spite of the system, not because of it. landscape after the houses at the base of the scape to relieve stress; it will do wonders! DEC. 14, 1989 FEATURES PAGE FIVE FLL Strives to Improve Awareness of Foreign Culture

By Kate Brentzel language skills, as well as reading foreign alongside students in French literature may also read in translation. Next year, a literature. courses, the tone of the class is a little bit team-taught course called "Imagining Women: Foreign Languages and i Modern In a course in translation, students may heightened." Having students read in French European Literary Crosscurrents" will be of- at Kenyon has been jiures department read the works in the original language, or and in English means that they can examine fered. This is a course which will "examine courses in translation for many !ng completely in English, or partially in the the problems involved with translating works portraits of women through the ages and These courses are designed original language in to serve two and partially English, and how a translated work differs from the which will bring into play four or five Euro- students majoring in a foreign nces: Students reading some of the work in English original. pean literary crosscurrents," according to and wishing jjeor literature, students to and some in the original language are usually Goodhand. The course will allow some the works of great foreign authors in making an effort to keep up their language A class being taught in translation next students to read in translation and others to h. skills that may be at an intermediate level, semester is "Myth and History in Modern read and discuss the works in their "target" fessor Robert Goodhand, Chair of the while still having the English text to facilitate Italian Prose," with Lyn Richards. There will language. Yet again, this course is serving L department, said, "It's important to the reading. As the class may break up into be a language component for students with two audiences and heightening awareness of nmore students have a chance to be ex-jt- o separate discussion groups, the discussions in sufficient knowledge of Italian, but students world literature and culture. all of these diverse literatures and courses in translation can be in both English es." The literature of countless conn-i- s and the original language. This way, students offered by MFLL, and the foreign majoring in a foreign language can keep up Kenyon Celebrates MLK Week ure available to students can "comple-an- d their language skills by reading as well as enrich the offerings of the English speaking in that language. By Kimberly Thompson PLANS FOR COLLEGE COM- .iment," Goodhand said, Dirk Beamer, an English major, is current- MEMORATION OF MARTIN ing Assistant Professor of French, ly taking Professor Goodhand's "Freedom Martin Luther King Day will occur on the LUTHER KING, JR. 15. mer Guiney, feels that it's up to the and Responsibility in Modern French first day of classes second semester, Jan. L. calen- the English, and the Classics depart-i- o Literature." He tries to read some of the Therefore, it's important to mark your The week that Kenyon classes resume combine efforts to provide world works in French, in order to keep up this dars now to celebrate this special day with the in January, 1990, will be marked by the ire to Kenyon students, as there is no French skills. Beamer feels that the course Faculty Lectureships' annual Martin Luther observance of the life and the vision of iraiive or world literature department complements his English studies. It is helpful King Address. This year, the evening will Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students nyon. When examining foreign literary for him to combine different disciplines and begin with a candlelight march to com- from the Black Student Union,

nt ;, students are able to recognize dif-- : make connections between the French works memorate King's support of non-viole- pro- A.D.E.L.A.N.T.E., GOCA, literary trends, stylistic qualities, and and some of the English writers he is study- tests and statements. All participants should Freshman Council, Beta Theta Pi, nions than they had previously en-;r- ed ing. Goodhand likes having English majors in assemble at Bexley Hall at 7:00 p.m. The Theta Alpha Kappa, Delta Phi, and in English literature. The courses his translation courses because they "add a march will proceed to the South end where the InterfraternityCouncil have been Nation make it possible for English great amount, as you might expect. After all, Dr. Frank W. Hale Jr., Kenyon's new ex- working closely with Dean Collins, to expand their literary horizons while they've cultivated and sharpened their critical ecutive assistant to the president for Chaplain Foster, Roseann Hayes and will ;n language students can work on their acumen. For them to come in and sit multicultural affairs, deliver the Address Professor Rutkoff to produce a variety SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSJ, at 8:00 p.m. in Rosse Hall. of events which will celebrate This lecture will be a good way to become "Kenyon's Commitment to the By John Roman acquainted with Dr. Hale and the philosophy Dream". The following schedule in- and convictions of Kenyon's Office of dicates the planned activities for each Christmas break is upon us, and with it comes the second most important season for Multicultural Affairs. Hale is new to Kenyon day of the Martin Luther King Week, iovie premieres. Without having actually viewed any of the following films, I would this year, bringing with him an impressive Jan. 15-2- 0. Please mark your calendars ieto present the community with a short compilation of reviews of films that will tradition of academic accomplishment, social now and look for details next semester! -- ,ake their debut sometime during this season. services and enthusiasm. Currently, he acts as Mon. 115: 'e're No Angels: The movie has Demi Moore in it, which is not a good sign. consultant to the Great Lakes College Candlelight March down Middle Path The War of the Roses: Sadistic. Association, and vice provost and professor Martin Luther King address emeritus at the Ohio State University, where :nemies: A Love Story: No reviews on it yet, but what a clever title. Tues. 116: he served as teacher and administrator from Christmas Vacation: Chevy Chase movies are always funny but stupid. Probably good Martin Luther King's speeches iih 1971-198- 8. Hale received B.A. M.A. strong eggnog. and Movie: "King" ilways: When previews start with "Peter can't be home for Christmas" it's guaranteed degrees in communications, political science Wed. 117: o be real depressing. and English from the University of Public Readings from Dr. King's works Born on the Fourth of July: Looks good. I like 'Nam movies. Nebraska, and his Ph.D in communications Gospel Choir Recital Tango and Cash: Stallone and some other dude. "The two play rival cops with com- - and political science from OSU in 1960. Dr. Hale's experience includes positions as "ion enemies: the Mafia and flab." Thurs. 118: Stanley and Iris: I like 'Nam movies. I don't like Jane Fonda. professor of speech and English at Oakwood Martin Luther King's speeches Family Business: Good cast, lousy reviews. College in Huntsville, Ala. where he served as The Life and Times of M. L. King

1966-197- 1, depressing i president from and professor of Mving Miss Daisy: Serious film, the play won a pulitzer. (Probably too Fri. 119: English and speech at Central State Univer- ithout eggnog.) Movie: "Do the right thing" sity in Wilberforce, Ohio. While at Ohio jlory: Longshot movie. Could be good. Dance for Diversity Hie Magic Box: Foreign film kind of title. Bad omen. State, Hale held the positions of professor of

She-Dev- Sat. 120: il: More than thirty seconds of Roseanne Barr gets real old. Added bonus: communications, vice provost for minority

"lovie-goe- Ethnic Foods Buffet rs get to see Roseanne flash the flesh. What a thrill. affairs, and special assistant to the president Celebration of the Dream Performances Stella: Good primal scream word. I know nothing about the flick. see page eight KING Presentation of Martin Luther King Award 'laze: I like stripper movies, but I can see how it won't appeal to everyone.

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En B-B- Season-Hig- Ladies all Scores h in Loss to Scots By Scott Jarrett In i Despite several attempts to revive them- Last Wednesday the team lost to con- Jen The Ladies basketball squad lost its second selves, the Ladies could only cut the Cedar- ference rival Wooster by a score of 83-7- 3, the jnar consecutive home games last Friday evening ville lead to six points and the game ended most points the Ladies have scored all year. jn against NAIA power Cedarville College. with a final score of 56-4- 7. Leading the way for the team was senior i Kenyon hung with Cedarville during a very Two Kenyon guards, junior Shelley Webb co-capta- in Leslie Douglas, who poured in a - i Tie as the two teams freshman Beth Burrey, helped keep Ken- career-hig- h 25 points and ripped down eight physical first half of action, and jici combined for a total of 24 trips to the foul yon in the game. Webb turned in a solid all-around rebounds. Sophomore Nicole Dunn also had las line. performance with eight points (four a career-hig- h game of scoring with 21 points. it in the second six from the field), seven rebounds, four Then Cedarville turned on of ;.:;ha in and before the Ladies knew it they were assists, and four steals. Burrey, coming off The Ladies came into the Wooster game -- half :Jdle by 10 "We came very the bench contributed three steals, four re- placing in the Ohio Dominican v down points. out flat," after third ,ol. commented senior guard Tracey Cumming. bounds, four assists, and two points. tournament the previous weekend. In the A f they lost evetual champion tournament to ;:an Mt. St. Josephs, 73-4- 7, before 1-- Cincinnati are Lords Lose Four Straight; Now 5 slipping by tournament host Ohio Domi- rior nican, 64-6- 2. By Russell Brightman assistant Craig Meese. "He's got a lot to .lie i learn, but he'll go at it with anyone." Despite the large deficit in score, Head .tot Ouch! A three-gam- e losing streak has put a On Saturday, the team traveled to Coach Gretchen Weitbrecht reacted ;:rric damper on the beginning of the season for Washington & Jefferson to face a team that favorably to the team's performance against .:.ue the men's basketball team. Tough road losses had just beaten Division II Northern Ken- Cincinnati Mt. St. Joseph. "In the first ten to Wilmington, Washington & Jefferson, tucky by nine points. But the Lords were not minutes they jumped out to a lead and they t':een and Thiel have dropped the Lords to 1- -5 on all that impressed and stayed with their hosts had 25 points on us at half-time- ," said Weit- :ese this young campaign. The Lords played at before poor shooting and a suspect defense brecht. Jdc Marietta last night and need to break out of felled them. The final was 78-6- 7, W & J. In However, the Ladies responded and the their slump. this game, Palmer got untracked and put in score for the second half of action proved to

season-hig- h. 32-3- Part of the problem for the team has been twenty, matching his Junior be a near-eve- n, 1. "I was real pleased," A Lady Hoopsler holds her own during an '. the loss of junior B.J. Kenyon. The lanky Andy Kutz grabbed eleven rebounds in the said Weitbrecht, "If they had not gotten a loss lo H'oosier. An blond had been leading the team in rebound- loss. three-point- er in the end of the game, we bounds, while Douglas totaled 25 points. ied ing before he injured his shoulder against The shooting only got worse on Monday would have beaten them for the second-half.- " For her performance, officials nan;: :;fo Wilmington and is just now returning. Ken- night at Thiel. The Lords shot a horrendous Dunn to the "All Tournament Team." he

overall yon the player is eager to get back into action 29 percent from the floor and were Remarked Dunn, "It was great to win. Wft .-f- and is confident the team can turn things whelmed by a 76-5- 5 count. At one point, lit- Sophomore Dunn agreed that even though coming together very nicely." .red the receiving end of a this "It v around. tle Matt Alcorn was on the team lost the game, the second-hal- f was The Ladies had three practices pa?: "I feel a winning streak coming," he said. vicious slam dunk. extremely significant. "That showed a lot of week have no games until Januar 3rd, hr wl This is quite possible, as Marietta had an "Golly," said Matt, "I felt like that little character," commented Dunn. they will travel to Wittenberg University. al'

1- -5 Clyde Drexler flew Alivi identical record and was handled fairly guy on Memphis St. when Leading the way for Kenyon over the two-gam- e The team will only get to be home appro'

in 1983. I my life flash Double-D-Duo,- Dar easily by Kenyon last season. Plus, the team over him saw before weekend was "The " imately a week, as they return to Gambiero" will finally get another home game this me." sophomore Dunn and senior Douglas. Dunn January 1st. Sophomore Julie Flotten cor-elude- d, weekend against Ohio Dominican. Domini- chalked up a total of 20 points and six re- - "I think it's good for team unity." can has a hot freshman in Kevin Shea, but The recent woes have forced the team to SyJ they have yet to put up a win this year. dig deep. Especially in this exam period, So come cheer on the Lords at 2 p.m. this things are getting rough. As Meese pointed Swimming Starting Off Strongly all Onct Saturday at the Ernst Center. out, four of their road games on this : By Scott Johnson impressed to the point where he stated, "If almost 'iCI The road has not been kind to the Lords, stretch are three hours one way. Si: were going to build a pool, it would be ftit, and the story was not good against Wil- "It's rough," said Meese. "I mean, you can Last weekend the Lords swimming team EMU's." fit: mington. Kenyon stayed close until the end of only play so many Yes and No games." sent eight of its fastest sprinters to the Husker Even though perennial rival Oakland U; the first half, and cut the lead in the second These hard times will come to an end after Lords did qui "fete: Sprint Classic at the University of Nebraska. versity won the meet, the -- before wilting. In the end, Wilmington the weekend. The Lords will get a rest from half 111 & Facing some of the best competition that several swimmers for the Division Mat breezed to an 81-6- 3 win. Junior Matt Alcorn competition until the days after Christmas, I in Milwaui; Division had to offer (four of the top 10 ional championships, to be held : ir ( in scoring with sixteen, when they host the City Classic led the team and Colonial with qualify;; teams in the nation), the Lords finished fifth. in March. Howell led the team by :t, o freshman sensation Craig Palmer was held to Mount Vernon Nazarene. 50-y- 100-y- d. frets;;; This was quite a unique event for the team in the d. and the kei nine Freshman Hayes Kern con- If at all possible, come down Saturday and just points. i"-200-- 100-y- yd. because instead of having its usual cast of Chambers qualified in the d. "J s tinued to show his tough nature by snatching lend some support to these young lads. Not ;:: pared-dow- n supporting men, the team was backstroke. The others -- ght a team-hig- h 1 1 only could they use it, it would be a nice rebounds. 100-y- because only one member of each team was Schinabeck, d. butterfly, senior 'ice, "Hayes has stepped in well," said student- - study break. Go Lords. 200-y- freshrri allowed in each event. Llerandi, d. backstroke, and occer :-ri- 200-y- d. breaststroke. Against all of these odds, Lords swimmers Mark Broudyin the da with r actually did better than their Division I op- The Ladies also had to deal Her

th-Ho- for wever, ponents in two events. These two were Oakland win making it a sweep F

The Shoppes did i seniors Jon Howell ad Tom Schinabeck. freshman Jennifer Carter ::ctej

Can-too- Howell, the reigning Division III national let it bother her as she won two events. k :ishe -- 50-y- 100-y- a:: a.m. d. d. in 1:01.35 8:00 p.m. 2:00 in jTS champion the freestyle, placed the backstroke ,

25-y- 200-y- qui fourth in the d. freestyle. His time was a the d. backstroke in 2:1 1.60, thus iior scant 9.86 seconds. Schinabeck also had a fying for nationals. toy Located in the Basement of Peirce Hall fourth-plac- e finish, but this time it was in the Other Ladies with impressive shoif-:-' seccr 50-y- a d. butterfly. The time for this workhorse were sophomore Kristie Stacy with 200-y- buttertV ' Weekly Specials as Follows: of a swimmer was 23.58 seconds. place, 2:11.91, in the d. : a i-50-- The other sprinting members of the team freshman Carolyn Peticolas in both yd. Ki" 100-y- tapped for this adventure out west were and d. freestyle; junior doe senior Dave Wenz, junior Eric Chambers, Mathews with a national-qualifyin- g i'me We while offer free video rentals 200-y- Mt sophomores John Landreth, Geoff Basler, the d. backstroke; and freshman dining, pinball games, Juke box, in and Karl Slatoff. Not to be forgotten was gie Pasek with an excellent time " ids popcorn is always free. i and 200-y- d. freshman Brent Ferguson. Together they butterfly. --otbi the Monday Night Football Specials (see Manager) teamed up in the relays to set team bests for Following the EMU Invite, l;' 'irk 1- in -0 200-y- 1- the season in both the d. medley and the record stood at -2 overall, and Jam Tuesday Night Steak & Potatoes with Salad he'-mee- t 200-y- d. rare a 5-T- freestyle. NCAC. That win came during h (5:30-7:3- 0) Bar the Le -- The week before the Nebraska meet, the against Denison. On deck for "ice All-you-can-eat-Pi- Friday Night zza (8 p.m. -- 10 p.m.) mu1 Lords and Ladies were at the Eastern and Ladies swimming teams is the ':rts And is the Shoppes always available Michigan University Invitational. The Lords ticipated winter break trip to Florida. D' for special functions, social gatherings the sirs-driv- e finished fourth out of eight teams, while the south, the team will prepare for He TREAT or just privacy for you and your friends to makei Ladies finished fifth. of the season and proceed mi YOURSELF various The pool was a fast one because the wakes way north in January with 4 at RIGHT created were minimal due to the excellent against challenging competition along drainage system. Senior Steve Reinbold was way. DEC. 14, 1989 SPORTS PAGE SEVEN Hitramural Action Heats Up in Winter NOTES By Anthony Bonner lodgers made it all the way to the finals with his prizey showgirls. against all odds. Dawson Driscoll and Chris As the week progressed, the floor hockey Hockey , ihe early days of FM radio, Kenyon Tearse were hoping to have a chance at the tournament caught our eye. The defending Well, even the Charleston Chiefs ,nts were forced to be content with $50 first prize, but the Cuncannon-Ellio- t duo champs, the Wiggin St. Bullies, were beset by didn't win all their games. Kenyon's

. jn rights marches, booze cans, LSD, and said no in the semis. With little fanfare and recent injuries. Spokesperson Dan McGuire version of the Hanson brothers and

- 1 musicians in order to be entertained. nothing to keep them warm on a dark and said two of his teammates were in stable con- company braved all odds and stood up

-' , as we approach the 1990s, Kenyon has cold evening, these teams staged a fierce bat- dition after the team lost a gang fight to the to the OWU ice hockey team before

full circle with a plethora of extra- tie. In the end, Drew and Dave had more fourth graders at the Wiggin St. school. This falling 4-- 3. Seven students had the guts ctor activities to keep them in shape, as stamina as their 6-foot action training has year would bring two new teams, the to say "piss off to the work crunch

! 35 having fun. Over the past two weeks, kept them in shape lately. Wankers and the Delts, to the championship and headed to Columbus for the game

! on Intramurals have taken center stage "It's kind of a breathing technique we game. this past Tuesday. With only one sub, jmpions have been crowned in squash, made up at home," explained Elliot. "We Wanker founders Alex Hinrichs and Josh the Kenyon Chiefs spent most of the ' tennis, floor hockey, and even in really hold in air for a long time. It makes us Webber led an all-around wacky crew in the first period huffing and puffing. But kind of woozy, but it's great in the long run." tourney. Webber recalled the days of old as behind superb goaltending of the field of thirty-tw- o men and women In the other bracket, Pete "Barnes" Bow-perso- n he led all scorers in the tourney with six goals. freshman redhead, and vicious hitting - play in the squash tournament the week and freshman sensation Ann Merri-ma- n "I was offered a floor hockey scholarship by Bill Gerstler, the Chiefs stayed

U-Mas- s," 1 c Thanksgiving break. Organized by downed two tough opponents before at said Webber. "But knew that close. Dawson Driscoll flipped in two Drew Cucannon, this tournament they had to face the tourney oganizers, the Kenyon IM tourney could give me more goals and the good guys were only

io a close when junior Jason Herrick Wyman Eckhardt and Tim Walker. These worldwide acclaim." down one going into the second. But

:ed Cuncannon in a five-s- et thriller. two scheming blonds made mince meat of the It was the Delts, though, who prevailed wait! What's this? Old-tim- e stars Steve ,k, a swell guy who excels in all sorts of mixed team, winning in three sets. this year. League goon Rob Ward threw Wrinn, Don Thomas, and George .;i sports, took the first game before "1 think the school should investigate," some big checks to open the way for wings Abar appeared out of nowhere and in a

,, who is said to be related to the Acid complained Barnes. "The tournament is their Flagg Taylor and Mike Aguilar. The three ac- flash, there were two lines. Tight in the movie Tommy, battled back, way of hustling people. They could go pro, counted for three goals and were spurred on checking ensued for the whole period,

him-v- n, ensitive sophomore soon found but instead they're pulling this Flach-Segus- o by t?am cheerleader Adam Wadsworth as and goal by Abar, or was it Thomas, two games to one. crap and humiliating us college folk." they won 3-- 1 in the final. with no time remaining knotted the as then that I turned to my spiritual This philosophy held water as the two "This win is devoted to all the people of score. Then the Bishops scored the

.;, Mark Stearns," said Herrick. "He blasted Drew and Dave in the final, 6-- 3, 6-- 0, Chicago," said a tearful Wadsworth. game winner on a bad offsides no-call

6-- 2. "Everybody losers, this is by the ref. heroes, though, were M-7- me all strategies and said we were but a Our i J the of sensitivity."

-- in . assortment of soft drop shots and The rich victors, who are said to have big step for the Windy City." gallant defeat, and give all the credit Stud-for- its. si forehands gave Herrick a 17-1- 6 win in agents lined up with shoe and racquet en- Al! these fellows have to show for their win to team coach and van driver Jim d.

do-or-d- T-shir- named ourth game, setting up the ie dorsements, took their win in stride. is a bunch of tacky ts, while William After dropping the team off, "earn." same. By now, Herrick was on a roll, "Some people are good at sports, some are Kaericher "walked away with fifty big ones coach went to get a soda and got lost in We're Jl Drew could do was watch as Herrick good at academics," said Walker. "Is it our after downing Nick Van Buskirk in the finals Columbus, explaining, "Jaazzzzz!"

15-1- 8-b- :Ja 2 win to take the match. fault nobody knows how to play paddle at of the all tournament. Straight from the Rumor has it that he was performing is past as close, but he played well enough to this school?" pool halls of South America, Kaericher cooly stunts in his driver seat. With the

1- when .hen it Drew. "But reached for com- dusted five in taking the game, the Chiefs fell to -1, and look , counted," noted at Wyman could not be off opponents ity. I'm still alive in the paddle tourney!" ment. His secretary, Hilary Davis, said that crown. Pete "Barnes" Bowperson was the vic- for more fan support second semester. pprov e he was, with his partner Dave "Heart Wyman was busy shopping for a smoking tim in the semis, losing three games to one.

hot-tubbi- )ier on rkness" Elliot at his side. The two A-- 4 jacket, and later he would be ng "He knows all the angles on how to put the Thanks to many people, Kenyons students no Stud-for- d n con- - balls in the hole," noted Barnes. "Only longer can say they have nothing to do. ity-- can like him." win- - " appy Holidays to Kenyon stunt Here's to all the participants, who are all Sports All in all, it was a great month for IM's. John Lombardi and Chris Munster girlfriend over Christmas Break. Coach Randy Mercer (SoccerLacrosse) May he :e again, it is our favorite time of year. get his priorities straight and return next year "If I i, Christmas season is now upon us, and to see Munster graduate (if that happens). Kenyon Lords Basketball be lite i, brings the chance to give unto others, Ken Orce (ex-bi- g league jock) Some this in mind, we would like to present direction or a fellowship to teach at Kenyon Uni- - vs. id "Wish List" for some of Kenyon's next year. Mike Swanson (intramural qualify god) An appearance in a Lottery commer- 111 na-auk- ee m Alcorn (B-BallGolf)-- That he cial, "With a dollar and a dream". Lockwood Ohio Dominican confuses his jump shot with his chip should check into this. Ted Taggert (Foot- ilifying or any other shot for that matter. Paul ball) A modest-size- d ego. Donnie Thomas eestyle. er (Football) An intramural basket-seaso- n Phil Wilson (Lacrosse) Name tags so peo- Come Support the Lords at 2 p.m. in the I. and without a fight. Russell ple no longer confuse them. Scotty Vincent were tman (all-around stud) A cleaning (Lacrosse) A modeling career, a Ia Jim Ernst Center! ,r Naie ip and some tact. Dawson Driscoll Palmer. Gordie Walker (Freshman) -- A :shman it Hockey) 1 A pro hockey team in muzzle and a new laugh. Josh Webber )ke. ia. Tracey Fatzinger (X-Count- ry) (Baseball) Rotator cuff surgery. nth an -- 'very own athletic clothing line, just The Rugby Team Less interference from club DOWNTOWN them, Flo Jo. Cathie Herrick (Field the administration. The Hockey Club did noi 100-20- ;yLacrosse) She still needs a helmet They really need some fans and more ability 0 West High Street Cartel . lehas not quit playing goalie. Za (read: to please these new fans. Swimming (Lords) ,35 and Jelliffe) (Lacrosse) A single in Beta XI. Swimming (Ladies) Num- Mount Vernon, Ohio - Number s quali- m and a real high school alma mater. ber VII. Kenyon College -- We are still 397-994- 0 ? Jennings (Field HockeyLacrosse) waiting for a bigger weight room. Let's go ioin2; a.m.-2:3- t 7 a 0 does she need? She has it all! - Open nights week, 11:00 a.m. second James Division One. Johnston -- he I needs a new knee, itterflj: (Lacrosse) That turns For Lombo, think he .Serving homemade Deli lunches and soups ! paper on time. Leffler because he runs like an old man these days, )th the Jennifer Accept all major credit cards ; Hockey Lacrosse) Better legs (well, more yearbook pictures with me in them, and r Kami

s all-expenses-- have a bad knee, and a bum foot). an paid vacation to Long Island. time m As always, Quit talkin trash!! in Mat "iam (Agent) -- he For Munst, some fashion sense, more lis- in ti Lock wood That a legitimate client. Thomas Longo teners for his radio show, less exposure and a Weekly Specials

6-9:- ball) Half-pric- 00 Ladirt Xhe . . . else. life filled with fewer cliches!! Wednesday e p.m. -- Heisman What Ladies Night drinks from 'k Lontchar (Football) -- A higher Well there it is, our wish list for Christmas 1 in Thursday College Night Draft Night ace and We went with 'safe bets' this year, re home the ability to lay the greatest 1989. the omas like last year Coming Soon Comedy Night and Oldies Night ,e LordsJ Magowan (Swimming) To be so no one would get pissed at us iuch an- - water and brush man on the next (Sorry M.M.). And if you are pissed anyway, s , Do"j Illustrated Swim Suit Photo Shoot. blame Lombo. As we say every year, the true 16 Christmas Spirits Night-Co- ver , streM 'Meehan (Lacrosse) An appointment spirit of Christmas is to give rather than to Saturday, December lombo akeihe for another sporty hairdo and receive. To all Kenyon Students, whether you charge 500 or a donation of canned goods, toys or swp "we girlfriends. Happy Chanakuh, js Charles Mellowes are an athlete or not, clothing for charity from 6:00 p.m.-2:3- 0 a.m. ne tin a'hlete) Some sensitive time with his Merry Christmas and have a rowdy New Year! ! DEC. 14, 1989 PAGE EIGHT ET CETERA A

Luce professorship also entails a public com- What's Hot, What's Not for 1989 Sidall ponent of bringing other artists and critics to continued from page one engage in dialogues about art and politics at What's Hot What's Not resources. The proposals would then be Kenyon. An upcoming event planned by Miata Mercedes evaluated by other faculty members and the Hyde will be a reading and speech by Gary President Bush Vice-Preside- nt Quayle Information Computing Service. He hopes Snyder on March 29, 1990. Snyder is a poet Vacationing in Mexico Vacationing in St. Croix that this would promote the use of computers who is influenced by his study in Japan and S.F. 49ers Cleveland Browns in the curriculum. work in Zen Buddhism and ecology. Hyde The Japanese Yen The American Dollar How much promoting he needs to do is welcomes any student who is interested in Nintendo T.V. Pong questionable as he notes that one of the Snyder's work or Snyder's topics to help with Commission on Student Life Commission on Student Life Report challenges of his job is that although the In- the spring project. Former Deans Reading & Omahan The Deans who took their place formation Computing Services are capable of Hyde's assessment of current American Colombia Grenada great things, everyone needs a piece of culture is that it both aids and hinders the ar- Gorbachev Noriega limited resources. The difficulty lies in rank- tistic imagination. Beyond his Luce pro- Saturday Night Live Primetime Live

ex- 1-900- ing the needs of different disciplines. For fessorship at Kenyon, he has not established 911 -976- ample, who is to say that the mathematics what his plans will be to further the relation- Bo Jackson (Baseball) Pete Rose use is more worth- department's of computers ship between his creative spirit and that socie- National Review's article by Thomas U.S. News & World Report's Special Co: while than that of the foreign language ty. "I'd like to retreat to a cabin somewhere Short Edition (1989) department? Kenyon may be known for its and write poetry, but, then again, I've New Kids On The Block Cher English department but the computers aren't I wanted to do that since was 20," Hyde mused. Cellular phones People who have accidents using cellular fl silent as an average of 1 100 users log into the Hyde will remain in central Ohio along "Batman" Merchandising around "Batman" weekly. VAX with his wife, Patricia Vigderman, a visiting Bridge bunge-cor- d diving NYSE diving With that many users on one computer professor of English. For the present, the Rob Lowe Rob Lowe network, it is obvious that Mr. Sidall was ac- Kenyon community will be the recipient of The new ATM The People's Bank in estimating that at Kenyon he would curate Hyde's own artistic gift. Compact Discs Paying $16 per CD at the Books-Sa- m spend 90 of his time working with com- Peter Jennings Donaldson puters. However, Mr. Siddall has not aban- "Life In Hell" "Outland" doned his biological interests; he continues to King Bo Jackson (football) Dexter Manley 0 publish two manuscripts. One of his continued from page five Dry Beer anything "light" Ken manuscripts addresses policy issues such as for minority affairs. In addition, Hale has The Malcolm Forbes Party The Democratic Party plac how coastal marine resources are utilized and presented lectures at nearly 100 colleges and Former President Nixon's visit to China Former President Reagan's visit to Japan depi how to control coastal development while the " universities; received numerous awards in- Donald Duck Donald Trump volt other explores the technical aspect of Queen-conc- h cluding the OSU Alumni Citizenship Award, "Lambdas" "Dekes" spec Fishery. He also serves as President of Governor's Award for Community Action, und the National Shellfisheries Association which and OSU's Distinguished Affirmative Action lion involves working wih 1000 other researchers. Award; and hosted the Central Ohio Annual host Mr. Siddall is devoted to both of his fields of Lou Rawls Parade of Stars Telethon in 1985 grar interest which interact to benefit Kenyon in a and 1986. He has written five books on sub- unique prot way. jects ranging from public speaking to survival tips for college students and nearly 50 profes- Reaccreditation sional articles. continued from page one students, the curriculum, course enrollment Brecht on Brecht sizes, the possibility of increasing faculty $h r--i salaries and subsidizing more faculty Brecht on Brecht is the title of an upcom- research, and multicultural recruiting ing production by the Gambier Repertory strategies. To report on controversial topics, Ensemble Actors Theater (G.R.E. A.T.). Per- Piano says "Kenyon plans to indicate which formances will be held Friday, Dec. 14, and issues are controversial and cite the points of Saturday, Dec. 15, at 8:00 p.m. at Hill conflict, but will not take sides on an issue." Theater. The Self-Stud- y committee has already distributed surveys to current students and The G.R.E.A.T. production of Brecht on alumni who graduated after 1981 in an effort Brecht is directed by sophomore Mark C. Ax to secure an accurate portrayal of Kenyon's who is artistic director and general manager 7 progress. The Report of the Commission on for the group. Senior Alison M. Furlong is Student Life will also serve as a resource. The guest designer for the performance. The cast Self-Stud- y report will be available to the Ken- of seven designed the costumes and props for yon community in December, 1990, in the the production. course reserves section of the library. COMES Admission to Brecht on Brecht is $4 for Hyde adults and $1 for Kenyon students with ID. (KENYON COLLEGE BOOKSTORE) Tickets can be obtained by calling Roseann

page three 427-566- continued from Hayes at 1. ATM Poetry: John Berrymore and the Booze Talk- First-Kno- x has just made banking easy by putting a Wizard ing concerning the poet whom Hyde per- right outside the Kenyon College Bookstore at 1 08 Gaskin Avenue. sonally knew as a student at the University of Sign up today at any First-Kno- x office, for a Student-Friendl- y Minnesota. Checking Account, and we'll give you a Wizard card for free... Hyde's own poetry appears in a volume en- There are two places not to plus, you'll get these other great benefits at a student-friendl- y price! titled This Error is the Sign of Love. "Poetry have a leaky radiator the Writing Deposit from Home is life," stated Hyde. Unlimited Check Automatic Mojave Desert and Gambier Overdraft Protection Free Traveler's Checks No or Low Cost There are connections between Hyde's in- before vacation. dividual works just as there are in his subject Student-Friendl- y Checking and the Wizard ATM... matters. The Gift grew out of a problem in they'll do everything for you except spend your money! Hyde's own experience trying to earn a living Robert's as an artist. "If you're foolish enough to be attracted to poetry, you then have to figure Radiator Repair out how to pay your rent and get your teeth Servicing Domestic and fixed." Foreign Vehicles OXO FIRST-KNO- X NATIONAL BANK Hyde stated, "There are constant incidents 23 Marion Street A New Dimension in Personal Attention in one's life that lead to writing." His ex- Mount Vernon, Ohio Convenient WIZARD Locations: periences in life are also "interdisciplinary." -- Main St. 11 St. Ave. 393-032- 1 Mount Vernon One South (Lobby) West Vine 810 Coshocton Prior to his position at Harvard, Hyde made Apple Valley - 21973 Coshocton Rd. Gambler -- 108 Gaskin Ave. (Kenyon Bookstore) his living "writing and with a series of crum- "The best place in town Edison - 504 West High St. Lexington -- 1 0 Plymouth St. my jobs" including positions in a factory, " Frederlcktown -- 137 North Main St. Loudonvllle -- 120 North Water St. to take a leak. -- hospital and elementary school. Millersburg 16 West Jackson St. w,Fp While allowing Hyde time to write, his