The Sou 'wester Vol. 80 No. 4 Rhodes College Thursday, February 13, 1992

1 Weeden Discusses Proposed .. Changes To Financial Aid Policy by Brent Moberly "and the fact is that most parents are On Wednesday, February 4, Art going to school at home in the com- I Weeden, director of financial aid, met munity and paying very close to public with the student assembly to discuss school costs." Because there is a small proposed changes to the school's number of students who fit into this financial aid policies. category, this change will not affect According to Weeden, the changes many students. The effect on the few are necessary to offset the growing im- students who do fit into this category, balance between student needs and however, will be substantial because funds available. Weeden said that for of the importance of the "number in next year, student needs will exceed college total." available funds by 378,000 dollars. He "Another thing that is being con- estimated that by 1999 this difference sidered," Weeden said, "is not to will be over 2 billion dollars if changes allow a zero contribution from a are not made to the current policy. parent. In other words, to have a The imbalance arises because the minimum contribution from the rise in funds available to financial aid parents - say two hundred dollars." programs has not been enough to off- Weeden rationalized this change by set the rise in the cost of an education. usual- The amount of money that students are saying that a student's parents able to apply to their education from ly contribute about two hundred outside sources, such as off-campus dollars to the student's education scholarships, has remained relatively anyway through miscellaneous fixed over the past few years. There expenses. has been a slight rise in the amount of The third consideration is to place funds available from federal aid pro- a limit on all merit scholarships except grams, but it has not risen enough to for the Moore and the Bell- Director of Financial Aid Art Weeden describes to Student Assembly the current funding imbalance in Financial match the increased cost of education. ingrath/Hyde scholarships at one thou- Aid. One of the proposed remedies is abolishing "zero contribution." In other words, the funds available to sand dollars below tuition. students are not adequate to cover the Weeden also mentioned that the col- costs of education. lege may put a cap on home-equity Michta Addresses Future Of Eastern "Our policy has been to attempt to values at three times the parent's in- meet 100% of the need," Weeden come. He said that this would help Europe In Seidman Lecture said, but he indicated that there will people who have seen a rapid rise in be changes to this policy. He stress- the value of their property while still by J. B Cormler the extreme amounts of foreign invest- federation around the Russian core and ed, however, that the changes will not retaining a fixed income. On Tuesday, February 4, at 8:00, ment. Fifty percent of all foreign in- he may lose popularity due to the hard- affect currently enrolled students of the Weeden stressed that all of these Dr. Andrew Michta presented the first vestment in Eastern Europe is going ships of winter. Furthermore, one college; he said that the changes will changes are proposals and that even if of this year's M. L. Seidman Town into Hungary. can't reform a state if one doesn't first affect the students of next year's they were enacted, they would only be temporary measures to suppress the Hall Lecture Series, discussing "The When looking at the Balkans, know where it should be going. freshman class. Post Communist Successor States: Michta says that the picture isn't very Michta then proceeded to make Weeden said that the college is con- rising imbalance between available Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union pleasant. Yugoslavia is fragmented; some predictions about what he felt sidering three major changes to the funds and costs until changes are made in the 90's" in Hardie Auditorium. He Romania admits to having manipulated would happen within the decade. He financial aid policy: in the federal financial aid policies. discussed just about every aspect of the its election in 1991; and Bulgaria is feels very optimistic about the The first would be to not allow Students are concerned that changes region and posed some interesting struggling to come to terms with its Triangle. The key to their success will parents to include themselves in the in the financial aid policy will lower challenges and questions regarding the communist past. There is strife and be the new German state. Germany "number in college" total. Weeden the academic standards of the college. future of the region. He also gave his conflict throughout this region and the has vested interest in their success in said that Rhodes is one of the few They feel that academic ability, not estimation of the future of Eastern developed core of Western Europe order to contain the migration of the private schools that still allow this. wealth, should be the prime factor in Europe. doesn't really care. The low-level poor, which has already started to "The number in college figure is the the selection of students for this Michta stated before beginning his violence in the Balkans poses no threat happen-Russians move into Poland as most powerful figure," Weeden said, university. lecture that he was speaking on the of global war, so Western Europe can Poles move into (former) East Ger- future of the Union of Soviet Socialist afford to ignore the situation. many as East Germans move into Republics, but the recent changes in Then there is the Commonwealth of (former) West Germany. SRC Constitutional Changes Proposed the area altered his topic slightly. Independent States, which is really a In the Balkans, Slovania and Croatia by Chris Emanuel 5) Defines who is allowed to attend Michta claimed that Eastern and confederation. Michta claims that this will probably take Yugoslavia's place Central Europe was the place of successor to the Soviet Union is in the Pentagonal/Hexagonal group. Several revisions of the SRC con- meetings. origination for the two world wars as heading nowhere. Russia claims to be This was originally created in 1989 stitution have been proposed. These 6) Creates a new statement for well as the Cold War. The Cold War dominant, but doesn't have the and composed of Italy, Austria, changes have been approved by the ad- entering students to sign. ended with the reunification of Ger- military to back up that claim. Ukraine Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Yugo- ministration but cannot be adopted 7) Clarifies who must take the many, since, Michta claimed, the is printing its own currency in spite of slavia; Poland joined later. This group without the approval of a majority vote prescribed oaths during trials. USSR was only a great power as long the fact that Russia claims that their is trying to restore the infrastructure of the student body. This vote will take 8) Remove any provisions for as Germany was divided. ruble is the only legal tender. And then of the region. It now has about 100 place when the new SRC President is character witnesses. there is the question of nuclear projects elected. The purpose of this article is He categorized three separate areas underway including the build- 9) Clarifies the role of the Counsel. in Eastern Europe: the Triangle, a weapons. Yeltsin wanted Russia to ing of a new North-South expressway to summarize the proposed changes term coined in 1989 to describe have them all, but Ukraine felt that this and the laying of fiber optic cable. which are as follows: 10) Furtherdefines what is meant by Poland, Czechoslovakia and Hungary; was unacceptable. This leaves Ukraine The tragedy of the CIS is that Russia 1) Provides for two secretaries in- a quorum. the Balkans; and the USSR successor with a greater nuclear capacity than is excluded from Europe. Germany is stead of one. These changes have been thoroughly states. He then discussed the situation either France or the United Kingdom. valiantly trying to aid Russia because 2) Changes "freshmen" to "first discussed and I believe greatly of each of these three areas. This all points to a progressive it recognizes that should Russia be cut year students" throughout. strengthen the existing constitution. If Michta stated that the Triangle is the deterioration of the system. off from Europe, it would not only be 3) Shortens terms of the faculty and there are any questions about these most successful region of the former Michta claims that it will all hinge difficult to deal with, but would also administration advisors from two changes or if you would like a copy Soviet bloc, claiming that by the end on the decision of the senior military pose a greater threat. It is in Europe's years to one. of the revised constitution sent to you, of the decade they will be full officials as well as Yeltsin's ability to best interest to see the CIS fragment 4) Provides for the dismissal of please contact me at 726-3069. Copies members of the EC. Of these three, keep popular support. The military because as a divided group, it would Council-members after two unexcus- of the original and revised constitu- Hungary is the most successful, due may force Yeltsin to gather the con- pose less of a military risk. ed absences or four excused absences. tions will be available at the ballot box. 2 Opinion Thursday, February 13, 1992

Editorial: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Editor: numerous organizations such as Kin- of brochures, catalogues, reference Parting Wisdom: Page 3 from the Feb. 6 Sou'wester ney Program and Special Olympics to books, etc., regarding overseas study. raised the issue of yet another volunteer our time to help others. We This office is open 9:00 - 5:00 most Look Before You Leap categorical conflict that people seem strongly prioritize brotherhood and days; and while the literature is not to to have strong internal feelings about, community service, as opposed to be taken away, there are chairs by S. Stinson Liles, Editor but prefer not to voice an opinion on. what Mr. Jordan suggested above. available. Burrow Library also This is my last Sou 'wester. For one year, I have read every story, every The sorority member quoted at the end Earlier I mentioned a major possesses a computer program "Study Letter to the Editor, all of Bill's columns and every Rhode 'ster. I've printed of Ms. Sullivan's article described on discrepancy between campus and Abroad Locator," and its two print a heated debate on the name of the Women's Basketball Team ("Lady behalf of the majority of Greeks - and Greek social events. As the treasurer sources, "Academic Year Abroad" Lynx"?) and a call for beauty pageant contestants. I've printed a Student therefore nearly half the campus - a of this new fraternity. I have a pro- and "Vacation Study Abroad," but Affairs Contract that extended over three issues and have interviewed Dr. nonchalant attitude concerning in- posal concerning this imbalance. Both the Palmer Hall collection is more Ruth. I've penned advertisements and even drawn sunglasses on Jack dependents. I disagree. I would im- sides of the coin - no pun intended comprehensive. If you are interested, Taylor. After having read ALL of the articles and opinions, though, and agine that everyone has something to - state that they don't have enough drop by for a look. increasing my knowledge of everything from STDs to the Armenian say about being Greek or independent. funds to put together a lot of parties. Yerger Clifton Genocide of 1915, I leave the Editor's desk with only one new bit of Numerous people notice the The Greeks run date parties and Dean of British Studies wisdom. Causes come and go; problems hang around. dominance of campus social events by swaps, and the Social Conmmission Remember Ethiopia? As I reminisced in this column a few weeks ago, the Greek system. When I was a runs sporadic concerts, dances, and To the Editor: "We are The World" had us flocking in droves to the record store and freshman - excuse me, first-year stu- entertainers. Why don't the two Disturbing! To say the least, reflects getting misty-eyed during the Ray Charles verse. Last I checked, things dent - my orientation leaders organiz- groups pool together? They can com- my reaction to Bill Jordan's "Forum" haven't changed much down there. Fervor up here, however, has. The ed a few things to get the socializing bine finances and have, for example, column in the February 6, 1992 issue only mass media attention (media that we, the readers and consumers, con- ball rolling. About halfway through "The Social Commission and Rho of the Sou'wester. I suppose, as is the trol) given to the issue these days seems to be late-night lectures by Sally second semester though, that ceased. Delta Sigma present: ... "I think it case with human nature, we all tend Struthers on the infinite uses of the price of a cup of coffee. Just fifty-two From then on, I was on my own. I would work out great, and it would to place blame elsewhere, excluding cents a day ... ourselves Then came the farmers. Candidates chose not to go through rush that year give more people-Greek and and forget to take that long, loosened their ties and rolled up their because most of what I had seen and independent-a chance to interact and hard look into the looking glass. What sleeves and, when the cameras started rolling, engaged in sincere dialogue disturbs me the most about Mr. Jor- with said farmers. Then Farm-Aid. The only mentioning of the issue these heard of the fraternities involved what have fun (I know that sounds Mr. Jordan brought up in his article: somewhat cheesey, but it's true). I dan's article, "What's the Deal with days seen*'eo be the strains of John Cougar Mellencamp's "Rain on the the Greek System?" - "The effect of Scarecrow" that you can hear on any number of local AM radio stations. .. people who value beer more than plan to be the first to suggest it to the brotherhood." Every other month or Social Commission. We'll see what the alcohol policy," is his description Currently, as far as I can tell, there's a tie for today's hip cause between of the late shift Campus Safety officers AIDS and the environment (AIDS was in the lead but, in an unprecedented so, the campus would hear of some happens. Tim Olcott, '93 fraternity benefit for charity - such as "overzealous" in their attempts to turn of events, a popular rock band told everybody to join Greenpeace). detect illegal use of alcohol and the How long until AIDS victims and the environment get tossed into the closet as the 24-hour Volleyball for . LeBonheur event - but every To the Editor: context of which it was implied. with the farmers and the famine? When did we start taking our political At the last Roundtable Discussion, Webster's Collegiate Dictionary beliefs from Hollywood? weekend I saw a lot of these same peo- ple getting trashed (writer's note: this a suggestion was offered that the Col- defines "zeal" to be.... "eagerness I could join with countless authors I have edited and tell you which lege establish a Foreign Studies office and ardent interest in the pursuit of charities are worthwhile, which opinions are valid, and which lobby has was pre-alcohol policy). I have been an independent for 2 ~ for student use. One has existed in 400 something." I submit, that given this the best car sticker. This doesn't really help, though. Three columns of Palmer Tower, also the Offices of definition, those that continue to cir- Join Campus Crusodefor the Condor, no matter how convincing, will be years, but recently I have joined with a group who is trying to start a new British and European Studies, since cumvent the alcohol policy and accom- forgotten. My job, as I see it, has been to give a spark to make you think, (Continued on for example, about Campus Crusade forthe Condor, to make you go look fraternity on campus. One person told 1989, and contains a sizable collection Page 6) up the facts about Campus Crusade for the Condor or get into a fight with me that if I've been an independent your roommate about Campus Crusade for the Condor. that long, I must have a d-- good Don't wait for some singer or actor to sell you an opinion. There are reason to all of a sudden join a frater- The Sou'wester problems out there that need someone's help ... and they don't have a nity. Well, I do. Our group is trying star, a song, or a spokesmodel. Discuss these problems; fight about them; to maintain what we feel is a good The Sou'wester is the official S. STINSON LILES research them; write Letters to the Editor about them. Action based on balance in a fraternity. Granted we'll student newspaper of Rhodes Col- Editor this kind of thought won't be abandoned when someone changes the radio lege. It is published every Thursday have a number of social events and throughout the fall and spring GAYLA BASSHAM station. parties, but one of our main concerns semesters with the exception of SUSAN EWART is philanthropy. We are contacting holidays and exam periods. The of- Assocate Editor fice is in the basement of Palmer Hall. Staff meetings are held there BILL JORDAN each Tuesday night at 7:30 and all students are welcome to attend. Coribti gEditor ELIZABETH TIMMONS Interested parties are encouraged to write letters to the Editors, which J. B. CORMIER may be delivered to the oice or Cmp Editor sent via caunas mail. All letters CHRIS POL1HTPE must be signed and include the Arsa Editor author's phone number for calhna- KATHY RAY don (not hor peblicadoe). 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Prescriptions For An Ailing Greek System By Bill Jordan, Contributing Editor Last week I tried to explore some of the prob- groups must lose their ambition to see that other fraternity accused of a violation should be a non- policy which took adequate steps to insure that lems which are plaguing the Greek system at groups are destroyed. voting member of an IFC trial. It is inconceivable underage drinking was curbed on campus. That's Rhodes. Though my examples were far from 2. Finances. Once upon a time (about 2 years that no one is present at an IFC hearing to in- all. Now, let's talk about exceeding a mandate complete, they may have shown some of the ago) fraternity row was the center of activity on sure that the basic rights of an accused fraterni- a little bit. reasons for the current woes of the fraternities Fridays and Saturdays. Now that activity has ty are upheld. Suggestion #3: IFC should reform The big question for the future is up to Rhodes and social life at Rhodes. I am, by no means, shifted to The Patio, Zinnie's, or Alex's. Yet its penalty structure so that groups are not thrown - will it change the policy or will groups con- implying that the fraternity system's outdated, even before most social activities were forced off-campus for twelve weeks for violating the tinue to be forced to go off-campus and drive beyond repair, or even presently in a state of off-campus, the frat houses were rarely used on college's puritanical alcohol policy. It is drunk? The problem is serious, and the solution complete chaos. However, there are certain in- the weekdays. How strange. Perhaps this is why ludricrous to keep the Sigma Nus out of their is to either lower the enforcement of the policy, stitutional and behavioral problems which have individuals balk at paying $25-$40 a month for house for a semester. By having this penalty IFC or allow it to force most activities off-campus led Rhodes to the point that it must now decide a facility which is rarely used. However, the basically said that it cares nothing about the within five years. A line of communication whether to support the Greek system or aban- houses require maintenance, utilities, insurance Greek system; it only cares about its power to should be opened to the Dean of Students Of- don it completely by continuing its present (the killer financial blow), rent, and other ex- cause the destruction of a group which had no fice and the Executive Vice President to deal policies. penses. Individuals who derive little benefit from representative at a tripl to defend its actions. Sug- specifically with the issue of the reform of the This is not an article about the pros and cons their house will have little incentive to pay their gestion #4: Get rid of IFC dues - they don't do alcohol policy. I encourage letters to the editor, of fraternal life; rather, it is one which hopes to dues, thus forcing fraternities into financial anything but bloat an inefficient body through messages to IDEAS or HARLOW (via Vaxmail), provide prescriptions for the current state of the trouble. unfair taxation. Suggestion #5: Rather than be and letters to Dean Shandley, in order to offer Greek system. The fraternities should invest some of their the agent for causing the removal of the Greek constructive suggestions for alternatives and 1. The Greek groups should try to get along dues one month in a television and VCR or a system from Rhodes, the IFC should be an agent reforms for the alcohol policy. This would with one another, rather than seeking mutual stereo. By having these things, the members of reform. It should work to unite the fraternities benefit the entire campus and not just the Greek destruction. For some reason this past year's would be encouraged to use the houses more against policies and attitudes which are detrimen- system. In this way some of the activities which was characterized by antagonism and back- often. Some of my favorite experiences have rush tal to a well-functioning and healthy Greek have moved to the bars can come back to Rhodes. stabbing by some fraternities against other frater- come simply from spontaneous gatherings at the system. Brotherhood. As I mentioned nities. Accusations, threats, anonymous tips, and house to watch a movie or a ballgame. If people 5. Emphasize bitterness seemed to run rampant among the spent more time at their houses, they might be 4. Change the Alcohol Policy. The front page in last week's article, those fraternities which em- groups as they sought to discredit one another. more willing to pay for the privilege of using it, article of last Friday's Wall Street Journal was phasize brotherhood-the reason for being in a The rush season provided the start to a year of since many no longer use them for parties, and all about alcohol policies at other college's and Greek organization-will survive. Organizations bitterness as pots called the kettles black and hopefully the groups could stay out of financial its effect on life there. Believe it or not, they also whose purpose is simply to party and drink surely desperate groups eagerly sought and plotted the trouble. noticed increases in drunk driving. However, the should move off-campus. College is not a sanc- downfall of others. 3. Demand a change in IFC. It is astounding surprising thing about this article was that the tuary from laws, and we must face the conse- One can only imagine the level of bitterness that a group can be so unfair, damaging, bias- policies at other schools were not nearly as strict quences of our actions. It is brotherhood which which was created by these actions - a bitterness ed, ridiculous, and inefficient - and yet still as the policy at Rhodes. And gosh, these schools hold a fraternity together - not alcohol. which continues today - and a bitterness which exist. Suggestion #1: IFC should do something did not even have their federal money suspend- These are just a few of things which can be need not exist. There is no reason on a campus for fraternities, not against them. It should pro- ed. The big secret about the alcohol policy is that done to improve the Rhodes Greek system and this size that groups should revel in, and even mote the Greek system and deal constructively Rhodes was not under pressure to create a policy community; there are many more. However, it facilitate, the downfall of others. If the Greek with infractions, rather than throwing some which threw fraternities off-campus or shifted all will require work and time to make these things system is to continue at Rhodes the fraternities fraternities off-campus and insuring their destruc- social activities to bars so that students could a reality. Good luck to those who will be here must cease their petty bickering, and certain tion. Suggestion #2: The IFC representative of a drink and drive. Rhodes was to have created a next year!

The Independent Perspective by Teri Sullivan This is the second in a three-partseries on negatives of the Greek system." anti-Greek . . . I merely wanted to speak up community that one often looks for when going the Greek system on this campus. The following This fear of mass conformity was at the foun- against the irresponsibility that sometimes comes to college. However, both sides stand on valid articledeals with the sororities andfraternities dation for many of the critical views of the Greek with membership in a fraternity/sorority," and viewpoints and neither is willing to give in to the as seen by students who are not members of these organizations of these students. "We should that "The system just needs to be regulated more other until both reach a compromise together, if organizations. The articledeals strictly with opi- stress individuality rather than conformity," by the school, I think." it is even possible. Neither side can ever com- nionatedsurveys and does not necessarily reflect believed one student. While the campus seems While the majority of this campus is Greek, pletely turn away from the other because they the view of the author. to be torn on these issues of the negative or a minority of students, often called "in- are bound by a common current, their school, "I didn't want to be a part of a system that positive influence of this system, one thing that dependents," speaks out against the system, em- but one optimistic student believed that "we are sets up boundaries between people, creates rela- almost everyone from both sides, especially the phasizing the idea of individuality. Sometimes, on our way to a more healthy balance in the tionships of inequality ('pledges' and 'actives'), females, agreed with was the need to change somehow, these two "groups" meet and create numbers greek and non-greek populations." and fits people in neat little artificial social Rush by either improving it or doing away with a middle ground, but more often than not they The next article will deal with the diverse views categories and excludes others from them," was it. Many felt when they first arrived on campus remain segregated. This takes away from the of the faculty and staff. the reason behind one student's decision to join that it was the only way to meet people. As one a sorority. Her answer represents many of the student stated, "there is tremendous unspoken sentiments of what many call, the "in- pressure when a new person comes to campus dependents." However, due to many of the to rush." Others refused to believe this and did strong opinions expressed by this "group," one not Rush. As one student explained, "Why stated that he would rather not be labeled, "If Rush? If I can't make friends on my own, then you identify yourself as an 'independent,' that's I have a problem." Another said that "I thought just the same as belonging to any club/fraternity the idea of placing oneself in a market to be or sorority." Another student, agreeing with this chosen or 'dropped' was morally repugnant." idea of labeling, said that the Greek system When asked whether or not they believed the "causes an 'us-them' mentality in both Greeks Greek system was too powerful or not powerful and independents." enough, they all agreed that it was too power- While most of the opinions found in ten ful, with one believing its power was also ex- surveys (five male and five female) from those tended "in maintaining traditions that keep men Swho are not members of the Greek system were and women in roles that are and need to be ques- very critical of the Greek majority on campus, tioned." a few were able to see some positive affects. "I "Rhodes is too small to have a Greek system." realize that some of the ideas of the Greek system This sentiment seemed to be the foundation for are based on ideal friendship and community and the problems cited by these students, from the can, thus, be a positive influence for those who dominance of social life to the pain of Rush. are selected to join." However, most agreed that Responding to the idea of brotherhood/ "this campus would be better off without it," sisterhood that is created by these organizations, and that "it segregates the college community." one student disagreed "If someone is my friend In fact, as an addition to her statement of the just because I am in their sorority, then they are "positive influence" of the Greek system, one not real friends." Another student, with the same student continued, "But such privileges should idea, concluded her stainmet with "And further- be weighed against what the system does to the more, why limit yourself to one group of friends relationships between people in general. when you can have an unlimited diversity of Stereotypes, status differences, elitism, division, friends for free!" Although much of this seems and a mass conformity are just a few of the quite negative, one student said "I'm not really Nation Thursday, February 13, 1992 1 Have an outstanding essay you'd like to get PUBLISHED? Check out VERt DESCRIIIs TUE Pesrte CONFLUENCE, The Humanities & Social Sciences Journal of Rhodes College. We're looking for the best essays in the area of: Politics, Economics, Philosophy, Literature, Psychology, History, Sociology & Religion. AdW Deadline is February 28 For more Information contact Michael Gratz at 276-7192 4d s or Rob Joseph at 274-0000.

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According to their must take more of the financial burden Cuban Order Comes With Free Cup of Cafe Cubano of Native Americans who are attend- for their educational needs. ing Indian-run colleges close to their estimates, 90 percent of the graduates reservations. find jobs or go on to further their "If it weren't for the tribal schools, education. most of the people attending them The tribal school concept, an alter- Leave No Stone Unturned The colleges are also attaining ac- would not be in college at all," said native higher education system created creditation with unusual swiftness. by Native American educators, is ex- Robert Wells, professor of govern- ... Until You Discover Twelve are accredited at the two-year ment at St. Lawrence University, who periencing remarkable academic suc- level; three at the baccalaureate level; cess despite being seriously under- has studied Native American culture and one at the masters' level. Nine are for 30 years. funded and understaffed. candidates for accreditations and two "Our people were faced with a "If they are to prosper, however, A TOP are studying their programs for possi- cultural, social, and economic ble accredition. there needs to be a partnership be- LOOKOUT emergency," said Lionel Bordeaux, Like many minority students, tween state government and the MOUNTAIN president of Sinte Gleska College on American Indians at mainstream in- academic community. They should set the Rosebud Reservation in South up more 'storefront' schools, much MENTONE, stitutions face a series of obstacles: Dakota and a founding member of the lack of money, cultural isolation and like they have in Spanish Harlem, or MONTANA American Indian College Board. racism, poor secondary-school the South Bronx, that are run by the "Our culture was disappearing, preparation and the stress of separa- big schools. They offer open admis- unemployment and substance abuse tion from their communities. sion, low tuition, accessibility and-sup- had reached astronomical proportions, The dropout rate of Indian students, port services." and the high school dropout rate on most from impoverished homes, who Wells also said that non-Indian 6 many reservations was surpassing 50 have entered non-Indian colleges has schools are woefully lacking in cur- percent," Bordeaux said. been a devastating 90 percent. riculum that is meaningful to the Native Americans had to "take mat- "American Indians are several average American Indian student. SADDLE ROCK ters into our own hands," he said. generations behind mainstream "There has been a tremendous loss of Since the first tribal college, the America in the credentials game," the Indian language in this country," THE TOUGHEST JOB YOU'LL EVER LOVE Navajo Community College, opened said David Archambault, president of he said. "The same with history. in 1968, 25 other colleges have sprung Standing Rock College, a tribal school That's why the Indian-run colleges are up throughout the West and Midwest, Ropes Course, Horseback Riding, Red Cross Swimming & founded in 1973, and president of the so important." and students have flocked to the American Indian College Fund. Canoeing, Gymnastics, Tennis, Sports, Crafts, Golf, Drama, schools that teach their tribe's culture, "Everyone is starting to find out that "Tribal colleges are barely there Dance, Outdoor Camping, Archery. art, language and history as well as we can think. Everyone is starting to right now. The federal government postsecondary academics. understand we have something to of- continues to underfund, putting our COUNSELOR 'INTERVIEWS In fact, Native American enrollment fer. Inthe '60s, there was an awaken- survival in question," Archambault has increased overall by 10.8 percent ing among our people," Archambault said. The Native American personali- Date: Friday Time: All Day Place: Placement Office between 1988 and 1991, according to said. ty is too reserved to be a "strong Call: 7263800 - Claudia for appointment the American Council on Education's "We need to survive to assist enough voice to be heard on Capitol Status Report on Minorities in Higher America in taking care of Mother Hill," he said. Campus Thursday, February 13, 1992 ASIA Celebrates Chinese New Year BIGGUN'S By Tammi Titsworth and answers that are too smart for your own good, Once this dance had finished, a short intermis- * SPORT GRILL * Teri Sullivan and for a really obnoxious attitude." Her ploys, sion occurred during which guests were allow- Last Friday Night the audience roared with however, did not work as a history teacher from ed to sample unique Oriental desserts and BAR-W-O FFIED FISH SOUL FOOo 1550 JACKSON AVE. laughter as Miss Canada, Jenny Wilson (also Dallas, Drew, challenged her judgement on the refreshments, including fish cake and genuine MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38107 known as Jeff Wilson), was crowned Miss date of the Chinese New Year, by saying, "How Chinese herbal tea. PHONE: (801) 725-4325 Universe. This was the climaxing moment of do you know? Do you live in China?" After everyone was seated again, the final at- Chittering Daily the evening at A.S.I.A.'s (All Students In- Co-president Ayesha Vawda, began the even- traction began. Two lovely women representing terested in Asia) Chinese New Year Festival. ing by announcing the agenda for the night, Cambodia and Japan emerged to the staunch ap- Monday & Tuesday: The winner, Jenny/Jeff, shed tears of followed by an introductory speech about the plause of the audience. Although they were first Rhythm gratefulness as his two runners-up, Miss Min history of the Chinese New Year by Professor lulled by these graceful contestants, they were & Blues Mae Ni (a.k.a. Alfred Ni) from China and Miss Bo Lin. With much of the audience, several of quickly shocked by the next contestant from Willie Covington France, Tommi Beau du Voir (or Tommy whom were faculty members, filling the place America, Miss Josephine (Joe) Hardin who Powell), embraced him with congratulations and and even lining up against the back wall, the ex- made a dramatic entrance to the song "I'm Too Wednesday: Reggae a touch of envy. These were only three of the citing night consisted of the beginning game Sexy For Your Love." Exodus ten contestants who represented nations from show, an Oriental dance, the dance of the The co-presidents, Alfred Ni and Ayesha across the world. dragon, and finally the Miss Universe pageant. Vawda, were exceedingly pleased with an Thursday: Blues Other attractions presented included a short The dancers were garbed in authentic Viet- estimated turn-out of seventy-five people. They parody of some of television's popular game namese dancing costumes and carried their would like to thank all of the A.S.I.A. members Butch Mud Bone shows. The frustrated, but sarcastic, game show paper flowers rhythmically to the enchanting who worked so hard and helped make it such & The Wolf Pack hostess tried desperately .to keep her four- Oriental music. Following this came the tradi- a success as well as the audience for attending. contestants under control by warning them that tional gold and red dragon carried by five They hope that next year's Chinese New Year Friday: Various Bands "You will get penalized for stupid answers, children from Snowden Elementary School. Festival will be even more successful. Saturday: Hosts Mid-South High School Model U.N. Rap Contests Rhodes Sunday: by J. B. Cormier reports, which provide stimuli to which the three-daylong exercise, with Debbie Glenn as This past weekend, the Rhodes College Model delegates may react, included the death of Paul Secretary General; Jason Briggs Cormier as Jazz United Nations Association, sponsored the Mid- Simon in South Africa and a Russo-German Under-Secretary General; Nancy Braam as Alfred Rudd Quartet. South Model UN Conference for area high alliance which sent troops into Croatia. Under-Secretary General of Administrative Ser- school students. Also of note, after much heated debate, the vices; John Little as President of General Rhodes Students receive This year, over 400 students attended, US, UK, PRC and France pushed a resolution Assembly; and Stephanie Rogers as the Page 20% Discount With This Ad representing about 70 nations. They wrote through the Security Council and through the Coordinator. Other students performed the resolutions and participated in simulations where General Assembly with a two-thirds majority, duties of chair, legal, secretary and home Call For More Information they debated various topics ranging from inter- which removed Russia's permanent seat and government staff. Carl Randall is the president national terrorism to the rights of the elderly. veto right in the Security Council. of the Rhodes College Model UN Assoc. and During the conference, international press Rhodes students organized and directed the Dr. Alan Sabrosky is the club's sponsor. 725-4325 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NOWI Kinney Korner by Brandy Rogers child abuse prevention program 2 hours/week until the end of the semester My name is Brandy Rogers and I am a cy room. It is not like a standard emergency quire their applicants to have at least one year Support groups for teenage mothers: sophomore majoring in English with a minor in room. It is rare for automobile accident victims of volunteer service to be accepted into their * guidance &emotional support * educational Education and an interest in medicine. I am a to come to the V.A., because the V.A. is not M.D. program. assistance * child development information member of the Kinney Program and I am a se- equipped to handle trauma emergencies. The pa- * birth control counseling Please consider volunteering at the V.A. (Baby siters also needed whlke cond year volunteer in the emergency room at tients seen in the E.R. usually have advanced Medical Center when you are deciding to which the V.A. Medical Center. mothers are in group meeing.) stages of gangrene, cancer or heart/lung disease. cause to donate your time. The doctors and Training Date: Saturday, Feb. 15 - 9:00-Noon The V.A. Medical Center is a chronic care A large number of these patients do not take care nurses always need an extra set of hands and Parenting Center of Memphis facility operated by the government and provides of themselves for various reasons. welcome anyone no matter their major or their free medical care for American veterans. Most "MOTHER LOVE" PROGRAM career goal. There is no limit to what you can of the patients that come to the V.A. are The V.A. is a teaching facility for UT Medical 452-3830 do at the V.A. The emergency room is not the chronically ill. The recovery of these patients School. Medical residents and interns moonlight only department open to volunteers, so please is often hampered by addiction to drugs or at the V.A. for extra money and training and investigate. alcohol and their inability to care for themselves. they are always willing to explain anything to Many of the patients live in poverty and great- you ranging from diseases to procedures. The Any questions? Call me at x3359 or Cary ly depend on the free medical care provided by V.A. is an excellent place to gets hands-on ex- Curd, Assistant Chief of Voluntary Service at the V.A. perience if you are interested in a career in the V.A., 523-8990, Ext. 5100 or the Kinney As I mentioned before, I work in the emergen- medicine. Most accredited medical schools re- Program. '"Studs" Comes To Rhodes! TONIGHT at 9:00 p.m. in the PUB, that At the show, all will get together and sort-of Motown Monday. At 9:00 p.m., the X-Citers every-popular late night game show/love con- "share notes" from their dates. The results pro- take the stage in the Pub for some jammin' Mon- nection will come to RHODES. Yes, it's mise to be funny, exciting, even somewhat sur- day night funk. Motown classics as well as some STUDS! Right here on our very own campus. prising. So, come on out and see those Rhodes new releases will rock the Pub. This is your Simulating the original show as well as possi- College STUDS in action. chance to take a break and lose yourself in that ble, three lovely young Rhodes students will Monday Night Motown Madness. each go on a "date" with two Rhodes STUDS. Monday, February 17, is the first-ever Heartthrob Winners Announced The votes are in - the top two Heartthrobs The Heartthrob contest was held in February ed Nurse Doris Gill. of Rhodes College have been chosen. First place because February has been designated as Heart goes to sophomore Alan Burton, who receives Month by the American Heart Association. It Over twenty students and staff members a carriage ride and dinner for two at Pier is the first Heartthrob contest, but its sponsors entered the competition, organized by Nurse Restaurant. Coming in second was Martha (the college health center and Alpha Omicron Gill and by Amanda Coe and Trish Adair, both Pipkin, an alumna of both Rhodes College and Pi) hope to make it an annual event. "This is members of Alpha Omicron Pi. Over $189 was the sorority Alpha Omicron P. Pipkin is cur- a way to get the whole college involved in giv- raised; all proceeds go to the American Heart ready an aerobics instructor at Rhodes. ing something back to the community," explain- Association. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Review: Freejack Rated At One and an Half Tylenols by Brent When I first saw the advertisements for Freejack, I members enjoy both health and wealth. This would be a- thought it to be a movie with tremendous potential. Perhaps turbulent scene, indeed, except for the fact that it is found I was so disappointed after seeing the movie because it did in so many recent science fiction movies that it has become' , not live up to its potential. nothing more than a tedious cliche. The movie focuses on one Alex Furlong, a race car driver The characters of this over-used environment are played by Emilio Estevez, who finds himself suddenly themselves cliche. There is the confused man from the past, transported from his crashing Formula Atlantic racer into trying to survive in a future world, the bounty hunter who. the future. There he escapes from a band of mercenaries cares only for money and the occasional witty remark, and led my Mick Jagger. As he flees from Jagger, he finds the of course, the CEO of the corporation who is the ultimate- girl friend, played by Anne Russo, he left in the past and bad guy. To make matters worse, these characters are forc- together they battle the corporation that has somehow come ed to act out the cliche plot of corporate ambition and to rule the country. upheaval. Such is the dribble I paid six dollars to see. ( 15% Discount year-round for Freejack paints a bleak picture of the future, but it is a The whole film is nothing more than one huge cliche; Faculty, Staff and cliche one. New York City becomes a den of poverty, teem- it is simply a rehashing of every theme and setting and' Students) ing with violence and the emancipated forms of the drug- character that was considered cliche in earlier science fic-. 1649 UNION AVE 274-9246 addicted. The environment is so messed up that most of tion movies. It is disappointing to see a movie with such 66 MONROE AVE 527-1040 the population suffers from a variety of diseases. In the potential ruined by its over reliance on the cliche. I give- midst of all this, however, is one big corporation whose this movie one and a half tylenols.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH Review: Diversity: A Competitive Advantage Tom Cochrane's Mad Mad World Patricia Russell-McCloud will speak at Rhodes TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 by Heather March on "Diversity: A Competitive Advantage." The lecture will be at Mad Mad World, Canadian Tom Cochrane's debut solo The idea for this album was spurred by Cochrane's 7:30 p.m. re-. inthe Wynton M. Blount Lecture Hall of Buckman Hail. A graduate of Howard album, is an inspirational and uplifting mesh of rock and cent trip to Africa with the relief organization WorldVi- University Law School and president of Russell-McCloud and Associates, roll and blues. Recorded in Memphis, and due to be releas- sion. He stresses that the approach to this album was not Russell-McCloud will address society's efforts to identify, tolerate and under- ed in the States February 25, this album has a true rhythm political, however, but personal. He has made an attempt stand differences. She is a member of the National Bar Association, NAACP, and blues feel, with a driving rock and roll energy. The to put his music on a more personal level, to write music National Urban League, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the African album was released last August in Canada and has already that, "would make people feel more positive about life." Methodist Episcopal Church. A reception, sponsored by Omicron Chi Chapter gone quadruple platinum, putting it at the number one posi- And he has accomplished just that. There isn't a dull mo- of Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., will follow tion on the Canadian Pop Album Charts. ment on the album. Every lyric is carefully thought out in' in the lobby of Buckman Hall. Having started out with Red Rider in 1976 as lead singer order to invoke emotions and thought, leaving interpreta-. and songwriter, Tom eventually became the focal point of tion up to the listener. His intention is not to shove opi- the band. In 1986, the band became Tom Cochrane and nions down the throats of the audience, but merely to pro- Red Rider, and now he has fully emerged as a solo artist voke thought and encourage change. in Mad Mad World. Currently playing with Cochrane are drummer Matt His explanation of Red Rider's gradual demise: "You Frenette, vocalist/guitarist Peter Fredette, bassist Ken reach a point where it's time to change, where people start "Spider" Sinnaeve, lead guitarist Sil Simone, and keyboar- growing in different directions." dist Eric Webster. On this album there is a guest appearance' This change is reflected in Mad Mad World in songs like by Molly Johnson, and a songwriting collaboration from "Washed Away," "Everything Comes Around," and Annette Ducharme. These musicians have joined with Tom others. Cochrane's message is that life moves on. Break Cochrane to create this inspiring, upbeat album, and bring, away from the past and plunge into the future. a more positive attitude of life to the world.

LETTERS continued from page 2 panying laws, to pursue their desires But no matter how anyone tries to ra- tification and help through counseling, to drink, do so with as much "zeal" tionalize it, violating the law is services and more. Our judicial com- as is employed to enforce the laws and violating the law, whether on campus mittees, too, have responded in kind policies against it. And for our officers or off. While it may be an unfortunate by providing education and counsel- to pursue violations of these policies fact that underage drinkers may be ing to cited offenders. with anything less than great zeal, leaving campus to drink undetected, it Fraternity liability. "Alcohol is at, would create a disservice to the Col- would in no way be incumbent upon the root of fraternity liability." So says lege as a whole. Our staff must remain the College to be any less responsible Robert E. Manely, a Cincinnati lawyer, as zealous in their efforts to detect in its enforcement efforts so as to specializing in fraternity law. For in- violations of the alcohol policy, as is oblige the illegal consumption of stance, fraternity charter organiza- the violator who is just as zealous in alcohol on campus. Responsibility lies tions, local chapters and their leaders pursuing their passions for drinking. with the student and his/her choices of can be held both criminally and civil- Although Mr. Jordan cites various en- whether to violate the law or not. To ly liable for incidents that occur as a' tities as responsible for the ills of late, leave campus in pursuit of illegal con- result of alcohol use or where alcohol. * CLASSIFIEDS . he has unfairly focused on the alcohol sumption of alcohol is done so at the is involved and they had knowledge of policy and the enforcement thereof as choice of the offender. It is not due to it and did not try to stop it. They can International, ATTENTION the real reasons for the upset. This past the enforcement of the alcohol policy. be sued civilly for allowing illegal use. Noncompetitive, Creative The European Studies fall, our department went to extraor- Alcohol abuse has long been linked and any resulting damages. Program is rapidly filling. dinary lengths to publish enforcement to the ills of not only the general public Thus, I respond to Mr. Jordan's col- Children's Camp As of January 31, Rhodes Integrated farm, waterront, standards by which the alcohol policy but to campus ills as well. Hill and L. umn with a tremendous concern. So has filled seven places and would be enforced. A. Bugen in "A Survey of Drinking long as there are persons pursuing il- riding, ecology the University of the South In that publication, it was made clear that the offender Behavior Among College Students", legal use of alcohol on campus with. Employn (2-10 wks.); $110-00k. has filled thirteen. If you have any intention of par- makes a "choice" either to violate the reported close to 90% of College and such "zeal," we will, pursue, in kind, Gwynn Valley, CN, Route 4, Box 292 law/policy and risk detection or not to University students drink alcohol - our responsibilities to enforce the Br ard, NC 28712 Ph. (704) 86D2900 ticipating this year, pleas consult Mary Allie Baldwin violate said policy/law. 20-25% of those are classified as standards established that prohibit it. On Campus Interviews in the British and European I have actually been told by "heavy" drinkers and as many as 7% and provide assistance for those that can be arranged for Studies office, 400 Palmer students, "that they came to Rhodes are text book alcoholics. Not only are need it. Week of Feb. 17 Tower, or telephone because they thought they could drink we bound to enforce the law/policy, Ralph Hatley, Pem conct Creer Servioe 726-3715 and waoldn't be hassled." I'm sorry, we further provide means for idea- Director of Campus Safety U Sports 7 Thursday, February 13, 1992 Lynx Cat Basketball: A Dramatic Play Basketball Player Sues by Thomas Shakespeare Johnson Over Eligibility Dispute Dramatis Personae Division Il basketball team in the ten ACT II Herb Hilgeman, the Lynx Coach. former Confederate states which Enter Tonya. SYRACUSE, N.Y. (CPS) - A Syracuse Universi- Mike Gonda, the Lynx star and tragic hero. make up the South region. Tonya. Hey, guys. Great job las ty men's basketball player is suing the NCAA for 1.35 million over anteligibility dispute. Chad Davidson, a Rhodes student and fan. Chad. Thanks, TonyA. Exit To $ngt Chad. How are you Lynx Cats doing in the S.Hey Conrad McRae, a 6-foot-10 junior, claims that the Bernal Smith, a male Rhodes student. conference? Mike, do ya'li ever lose ga NCAA's back-and-forth eligibility rulings on his Tonya Vaughn, a female Rhodes student. Mike. We are first with an 8 and 0 record. at home in Mallory? status at Syracuse caused him mental anguish and loss > Brian Gerry, the Lynx trainer. Mike. No, we don't. Chad. That is the SCAC conference, right? of television exposure, distraction from academic Chad. Who do you play in up onng studies and loss of starting position, reputation and ACTI. Mike. Right. games? - Gymnasium, at the opportunity to play Division I basketball. Scene 1 In Mallory Enter Bemal. Mike. We play Milisaps in Jackson, The NCAA's midcourt Eligibility Committee ruled McRae Bernal. Hey guys. Great win last night. Mississippi, and Trinity again this ineligible Nov. 19 because of Alright, Lynx Cats, Good job! Prac- a recruiting violation Herb. weekend, this time in San Antonio. that had occurred while he was in high school. tice is over [Exit Herb. Enter Chad, Mike. Thanks, Bernal. Both are SCAC games. McRae's challenge of the ruling in a New York court Chad. Hey, Mike. What are you doing? Chad. Ya'll played last night? How did ya'll do? Chad. Does David Rayfleld still play? He caused him to miss Syracuse's first six games. Mike. Hi, Chad. We just got through with was good last year. That challenge resulted in a New York Supreme practice. Mike (shooting a three) We beat the Trini- Mike: No, he quit. Court justice temporarily restoring his eligibility, Chad. Really? Has basketball started ty Tigers from Texas by a score of 94 to 75. Chad. That's a shame. Well Mike, I have after which he played in two games. Shortly already? I didn't know that. How are to go obnoxiously twirl my!k thereafter, another justice upheld the NCAA Eligibili- ya'll doing? Chad. Who played well? But keep up the good work with the ty Committee's ruling. Mike. We are doing very good. Mike. Thomas Johnson played very well. basketball team. I know the entire Shortly after that, McRae became eligible again Chad. Use "well," not "good." But tell He scored 25 points and had 13 re- Rhodes community is ho bind you after the NCAA Eligibility Committee changed its me about it. bounds and held their best player to guys and your quest for Uth SCAC original ruling and restored McRae's right to play. Mike. We have an 18-2 record with an just 8 points. He is our best player, championship. McRae's attorney. Eric Alderman, told the eighteen game win streak. even better than me. And freshman Mike. Alright, Chad. Thanks a k t. I have Syracuse Post-Standard that "(The NCAA) was Chad. That's great, Mike. Are ya'll rank- thing. It was totally avoidable. point guard Pat Thompson also to go to the zoo for my sciei wrong. They did a bad ed nationally? scored a career high 16 points. acecs. They chose to put this kid through this for nothing." As always at Rhodes, it's a Alderman says as a result, McRae lost valuable play- Mike Why yes, Chad, we are. We are Chad. I know Pat. He is one of our pledges. before basketball, even when twelth in the country and number one a ing time. So is Kemper Maxwell, who also SCAC championship is on the line. Jim in the South region. Marchiony, an NCAA spokesman, said this is plays basketball for the Lynx. Brian Ice. Heat. Chad. What does that mean? the first time someone has sued the NCAA for Mike. (dunking) It means we are the best [Exeunt monetary damages in regard to eligibility. --iiiiiiiii11

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VOL. VII, NO. 21 February 13-19, 1992

Cheerful, Upbeat News of Rhodes Campus events, programs, and campus life Harlow Heralds Hatley's Handling of Hoodlums Congrats to ... As David Harlow, the Executive heralded David Harlow, the Ex- ... Director of Campus Safety Ralph Hatey, whose book Safety Notes: The Book has been purchased by MGM. The movie version, Vice-President ecutive Vice-Presidert. of Rhodes, entitled Safety Notes: The Movie, will open this summer. Arnold presented to Ralph Hatley, the Yet to Harlow's surprise and Schwartzenegger returns to the screen as Halley in this look at the Director of Campus Safety, the amazment, once the identity of lighter side of the man. The film will also star Wilford Brimley as Of- ceremony the trespassers was revealed, it Old Baldy Award in a ficer Ed Ireland and Don Knotts as Officer Vernon Humphries. at the Campus Safety Office, was determined that one was the ...Anne B. Davis Professor and Chair of English Literature Robert located in the Francis Falls Austin holder of the Mertie W. Buckman Entzmlnger, whose essay "The Urge To Go: A Systematic Examina- Building, he remarked, "I cannot Chair of International Studies, An- tion of 1,657 Occurrences of the Word 'From' in Milton's Paradise think of a more deserving recipient drew Michta, on his way back to Lost" was recently published in the MLA Supplement for People with of this award for Mr. Hatley's ex- campus from giving a radio inter- Very Little To Do traordinary work in ridding the view for WAHH in Cincinnati, ...Shoney's Fellow and Mathematics and Computer Sciences Depart- campus of vagrants." Ohio on "The Effect of Light- ment Chair G. Kenneth Wiliams, whose composition and recording Hatley, who generally arrives at Bulbs and Electricity on the of the song Annie the Analytic Function has skyrocketed to number 11 work by 8:30 and reads his mail, Andrew Mic hta, Politics of Poland: Will Liberals on the Billboard chart. This is Dr. Williams' third Billboard hit. and Boogie All Night, said in response to the award, unsuspectilngvictim Finally See the Light?" The other Fourier For Fun climbed to number 19 in 1985 "Thank you, very much but it is hoodlum turned out to be no other Funky Mamma made it, in 1977, all the way to number 1. really my staff that deserves this than Charlotte Patton Parks ('83), ... Vice President David Harlow, whose book Because I Said So, award." The impetus for the award was an the Director of Alumni, who, fearing a neatly- Maggot: A Model for Military Education has been adapted for use cvent which occurred two weeks ago as Hatley dressed Rhodes Ambassador might have lost an in the nation's penitentiary system. was on training rounds with a new security elderly alumni donor on a tour of the new ... Physics Professor Jack Taylor, for his single-handed construction guard. They spotted two mysterious figures try- facilities, was frantically trying to find the of a functioning life-size model of the solar system. The model was ing to climb over the fence in front of the missing person. built and is on display in Taylor's tool shed. who, next Thursday, will break the newly-constructed, state-of-the art, Mertie W. After showing proper identification at the ... Student Seth Herzog ('92) world's record for most consecutive nights spent in a groundhog suit Buckman Hall. The two suspects were swiftly Campus Safety Office, both Rhodes staffers by a college student in Tennessee. apprehended and remanded to the custody of were allowed to continue about their business ... Student Affairs Intern Johnnie Harp, who almost won $19,600 the evening campus safety office attendant. with minimum delay. Harlow added that on TV's Wheel of Fortune last Tuesday. In the final minutes of the last "Devotion to duty and Rhodes College is 'Hatley's new procedures and training have round, harp lost control of the wheel after an unsuccessful attempt to what makes our employees great," greatly added to the safety of Rhodes." -s. Jor buy the vowel "M". S.us. Calendar of Events Events for Thursday, February 13 Events for Sunday, February 16 8:00 PM Lynx Cheerleaders vs. 8:00 AM Extended Drop Period 11:00 AM Students For Bill Clinton Centre, Mallory Gym Fast Facts Begins worship service, Grace 9:30 PM SCAC Championship: 8:45 AM Extended Drop Period St. Luke's Episcopal Lynx Men's Basketball About Rhodes Ends Church vs. Lynx Women's 11:30 AM Admissions Symposium 3:00 PM Mathelp-Calculus, Basketball, Mallory Gym Lunch, Burrow Refectory Analysis, Topology, (Refectory closed to Graph Theory 11:00 PM Exhibition Game: Lynx students 11:00.2:00) 5:00 PM Mahhelp Happy Hour- Basketball vs. Students (A new clip-and-save column which appearsperiodically in Weekly to 5:00 PM Students for Bill Clinton "Aftermath ' (Drinks, For Bill Clinton, Mallory satisfy the need for Rhodes trivia when Admissions Literature is out of meeting, Tuthill wine, and beer), Gadbols' Gym season. Should a prospective student ask, all of this is true "a far as 7:30 PM SMART meeting "Con- house Events for Wednesday, Feb. 19 you know.") dom Balloon Animals," Orgill Room Events for Monday, February 17 6:00 AM Line begins forming for Did you know that Rhodes... 8:00 AM Withdrawal Period Begins next semester textbook 96% of Rhodes graduates know people that have jobs? Events for Friday, February 14 8:45 AM Withdrawal Period Ends purchases, Bookstore Rhodes has the same percentage of graduates whose last name 4:30 AM Mowing, leaf-blowing 11:30 AM Students For Bill Clinton 11:00 AM Students For Bill Clinton begins, campus-wide Bake Sale begins with "D" and hold the PH.D. degree as Harvard, Columbia Ordering skit "The Right Thing To and even Vanderbilt? 9:00 AM Transcript 3:30 PM Finding a Careen (InAc- Do," Pub ($10.00 processing fee, counting), Career Library Most Rhodes faculty members make salaries high enough to require $15.00 envelope licking 5:00 PM Alumni Phonathon 1230 PM Dean of Academic Affairs them to pay federal income tax? fee), Registrarsa Office (Please volunteerl Office presents "How Not Gerald Ford was the only member of the Warren Commission to 11:45 AM Students For Bill Clinton Please Free pizza for vol- to Fail Out" (seminar that become President of the United States? offers creative advice like table, Brooks Room unteersl 12 hours aca- Presbyterians on the Board of Trustees 7:30 PM Security Morality Mob "go to class' and teaches Rhodes has both Baptists and demic credit! Please!), & and now can boast equal diversity on Faculty Search Committees? (Bring torches, pitchforks. Special Studies Building tricks like "preparing for Help rid campus of im- Events for Tuesday, February 18 class on a regular Some of the books in the library cost more than Dean Lineback's bibers of the iniquitous 10:00 AM Tour of Fazierelke for basis"), Hardie ties? libation.) Arts Majors, FJA 4:30 PM Society For Creative Last year, Rhodes awarded more honorary degrees than all of the Events for Saturday, February 15 12:00 PM $200 Housing Deposit Anachronism "Medieval Ivy League schools combined? And has plans to break the record 9:00 AM Meeman Center for Ex- due (checks payable to Belching", University again, this year? -. 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