Cotter reflects at Liquor inspectors final 'State ' Address miss infraction-fre e ISSUES: Cotter Loudness activities praises Colby By MATT APUZZO Editor in Chief Campaign , campus A yeai after Maine Bureau of construction and Liquor Enforcement Officials silenced Loudness with several alumni giving£ts summonses, MBLE officials were testaments to nowhere to be seen Friday and Saturday- Student Government Colby's f uture Association leaders, however, took precautions to ensure students obeyed Maine laws and partied By KAREN VITALI responsibly. STAFF WRITER While the festivities on Dana lawn, which have traditionally Colby President William R. included multiple kegs of beer, Cotter highlighted the College's were without alcohol this year, past and present and focused on its there was a cash bar later Saturday future in his final State of. the evening in the Page Commons College Address Monday. room. Following the sppech, he was "It was a conscious decision not named an honorary member of the to have kegs," said SGA President for Loudness. Class of 2000 by Student Benjamin Humphreys '00. We went As for the rumors that the social Government Association President with the cash bar to be sure we scene will be limited to the scat- Benjamin Humphreys '00 and the wouldn't have problems, and we tered off-campus houses or indi- other members of SGA. didn't have problems." vidual dorm rooms, Carucci said With an upcoming decade, a Humphreys also hosted a keg she has "complete faith that we can new academic year and a new mil- party on frat row, carding everyone bounce back from this." lennium all on the horizon, Colby at the door and serving alcohol Things have obviously changed, stands on the verge of a new begin- only to those students of legal age. , ning, one that will bring both however from years past. Only He said he hosted the party to dis- , change and rebirth. A part of that four years ago alcohol could be pel the myth that parties can not be change will occur when Cotter steps delivered to students' dorm rooms successful in the wake of increased down as president this June. and beer die was allowed to be Cotter began the annual speech police presence. played just, about anywhere. with some highlights of the past "I thiiik I proved you can have a "There wouldn't be any host year at Colby, citing the completion party with a keg and nothing will anywhere to be found and there's of many construction projects on go wrong," he said. "If I can prove just this open keg sitting there," that you. can host a party, it will be said Carucci on past years parties. campus such as the new senior JENNY O' DONNELL/ THE COLBY ECHO apartments, Foss/Woodman and success, and it will be legal, then Humphreys also highlighted the the addition of the Lunder Wing to President William R. Cotter speaks in the Page Commons Room on Monday at his final State of the others will (host) too." changing social scene Monday in the art museum., College Address. As for tihe dance in the Page his State of the College Address. "All of this is part of a 44 million Commons Room, SGA Social Chair "Let me be clear. The days of kegs dollar project to renovate all of the which is now at the point of choos- student health to save a few dol- Amanda Carucci '00 hired a DJ on Dana lawn, free-flowing alcohol dorms and dining halls," said ing finalists for the position and lars," he said. from Boston who has provided the and beer die in the hallway? are Cotter. hopes to confirm- a .selection with He also advocated increased music for several Colby- dances ti- over," he said. "Our culture is He also reported ' that Colby's the Board of Trustees at a meeting rape crisis anid sexual assault the past. Carucci said he reported changing and it's time we all recog- capital campaign has nearly some time in January. awareness programming. Saturday's dance was the best- nize it's time to behave responsibly. reached its $100 million goal, and Colby also hopes to develop a 'We cannot continue to look at attended dance he had worked. If you don't behave responsibly, you hopes to hold a victory celebration plan for the upcoming decade by these issues with a rare wellness The cash bar and absence of will be punished, and severely so if some time within the next two gathering ideas and proposals from lecture or a Take back the Night' kegs were measures to show the facts of the case warrant it. Our weeks. seven sub committees. event in March. We need to take Liquor Enforcement Officers that culture is changing and so must our Alumni funding is also over 50 Student Government Association back the night now," he said. student leaders learned from the perceptions of what acceptable percent for the first time, the President Benjamin Humphreys '00 Humphreys concluded by dozens of citations and summonses behavior is." endowment has increased dramati- also addressed the Colby community addressing the need for responsible handed out last year. Carrucci said she is trying to cally and the budget is balanced for about 20 percent to 63 percent. and highlighted some of his goals for behavior concerning alcohol by "Our main concern was that if adapt the social scene at Colby to the 20th year in. a row. Cotter then spoke of Colby's the upcoming year, including the Colby students. the liquor inspector was here, and reflect the changes in policy and Cotter pointed out that in the future and Colby's plans for the continuation of 24-hour service at the "The days of kegs on Dana lawn, we assumed he would be, that he the new attention from local and upcoming decade, citing its accessi- past two decades, Colby's faculty Health Center. free flowing alcohol, and beer die in was happy w.ith what he saw, said state authorities. Friday, she has and student body have become ble faculty and "warm and caring" "While I appreciate the financial the hallways are over. Our culture is Carucci. planned a COOT reunion dance for much more diverse. Twenty-two students as its most valuable assets. constraints a service like the Health changing and it is time that we all rec- Plus, "It was pretty much 10 p.m. majors and four minors have been "The future is upon us, and Center places on a small liberal arts ognized we need to behave responsi- impossible to find 21-year olds to Saturday, there will be a regatta added to the curriculum., and the Colby is preparing for this in college, 1 will not and cannot bly," said Humphreys. host parties for Loudness," she on Johnson Pond followed by pre- [many] important ways," said number of fully endowed faculty accept that funding for this vital "I'll be watching with enormous said. parties on frat row at which Cotter. chairs has gone from three to 30. recourse is not available. We are a pride and gratitude the next An MBLE official confirmed Humphreys will host a three-keg Preparations include the The number of students studying community; we need to remain a decade of Colby history," said Monday that Liquor Enforcement party in Drummond and a Tiki Presidential Search Committee, abroad has also increased from community. We cannot sacrifice Cotter. officers were not on Mayflower Hill torch party. ^^^^^^ a ^ ||iH3TTHTtT 5______J I Ramon Maragad, serving smiles I NOW HERE: >^tJ?X I Chai — The drink f ^ {^ ^ \ craze makes it to Foss I |M |w |hh | | with brunch for over six years Dining Hall. V ISj uLjLI/ By J ON LOEB See page s CONTRIBUTING WRITER \ . ^8 "^/ For Ramon Maragad, cooking is more than just a job , For the past six years working at the grill in the I STILL GONE: I "^PTtoT I Dana Dining Hall, Maragad has Colby won't open tried to give his students more than pj _VV^^y\ just food. Nearly every student checkbook, remains SStBIwI knows the chef by name, nnd what is withoutSID ^^ more impressive, he knows nearly \ ^^mmW/i\J all his customers as well, See page 4 \^^ § ^%/ For his efforts to improve the life cookat Colby best, however. and food of the Colby community, Maragad loves to make people the Class of 1999 has awarded happy and at eight o'clock on a Maragad the Colby Service Award. Monday morning, and not much is Maragad is the first recipient of such b e again: , etter than a hot omelett straight There IIPPHHH an award off the grill served witli a smile and la the morning, he says, especial- an encouraging word. ly during exiwr. week "people come He knows that being away from in so tired, the lnst thing they want is the home cooking that students love to be further Aggravated by poor can be a very stressful experience. To food and service. Think of [Dana] as remedy this, he does what he can to a hospital we are not hero just tb make the students' dining experi- provide food, we ore here to help ences as pleasurable as possible, people feel good." - , , MBUANm GURYAINSNr/mU tUUJ Y UtllU Ramon Maragad holds his Colby Service Award.Maragad received "The real power Iks In tho stu- EiCnioriuis iMinii i hiiihh,,,,, .,<>,<....,...!.,.,,,.1. 1?K> o Indeed, Maragad could be called dents," he said. "There is too much the Pat ch Adams of Colby, going the award fr omthe Class of '00 for Ms service as chef extraordi * Wtircis v\orQSii»«««««i«»>tin« >••>>><<< ,•>.,•...... ,,, .,. pf _ . o anger In the world and It can only be above and beyond the cnll of duty ttaire in Dana Dining Hall conquered by love, I put that love in Devils Quoting Scripture ;.,...... ,„.;, pg. 5 using an alte rn ative bu t tremen- study philosophy , After receiving his of Philippine, Italian , Chinese, and my food,,,I give you omelettes with method , , , . ' . . Students on the Street.... .; ,„. pg. 5 dously effective , degree -in philosophy, Maragad Ameri can flavoring. love, much like a professor gives 3orn in tlie Ph ilippines Maragad , , moved to Ma tye in 1983, When at home, Maragad likes to knowledge to his students with l.u Kcview..,,,..,,.,..•...,,. null Milieu , PS* * grew up copjcing withat his family. i Surprisingly , Mara gad does not cook Asian and Italian food for his JVlovie K6View3.i.MMtt .it -» ..,.., .,..,..,„,„, pg, 7 WhUe he e^cefled the cullna ?y have , a grill at home, although , he wife and two sons. During the sum- See RAMON , Devastator of the Week ..,..„„ .„„.„.„..„„„ . ; Wts, he wa« rip match forjiis mother does have a barbecue arid is still per - mer, h« cooks at the New England continued pg. 9 ite decided _hstancl 't roiw 6r siblings;" wr" ' ¦' ¦ ¦¦ ¦ fectin g his spccial'Saiice —¦ ' Museum Camp, Maragad Mkes to on page 2 ' v 1 ' ' •¦ ¦ ,17. . . ', , :. yy' ' , " , . , '77' ;« )j a mixture ¦¦ ' • ' ' • ¦ ' H '¦¦ ii •; j _. ¦ ' , i " ','» ' ' i ' ' 7 ..„ i. n i . ii ¦ ¦ ¦ ' .¦ : ¦ ' ' . ¦¦.; yy- ¦ ' ' • ¦ ¦ ' ¦ ' ' } : ' ' . . , ' . . , i 'y , Oil i ' ' . - . " . ____¦ > • .., . < y y . ' NEWS BRIEFS » The Colby Echo z * 5921 ¦ Mayflower Hill /{gffi!N " Waterville, ME 04901 • Oak Fellow arri ves • I Oak .fellow Didier Kamundu the Democratic MATTHEW APU2ZO, Editor in Chief Batundi from Republic of the Congo is staying at DANIEL MORRIS, Managing Editor Colby for the fall semester. MEGHANN FOYE, News Editor . JENNY O'DONNELL, Photo Editor According to a press release, : PATRICKSWILLINGER , Sports Editor GARETH OSBORN, Layout Editor Kamundu Batundi, 29, received die GEOFF WARD, Opinions Editor KIM VICTOR, Asst. Layout Editor 1998 Reebok Human Rights Award RYAN DAVIS, A&E Editoi KAREN VTTALI, Subscriptions Manager for "founding and running a human MELANIE GURYANSKY, Photo Editor rights organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that promotes peace and protects human ethnic The Colby Echo is a weekly newspaper published by the students of Colby rights across ethnic lines." Although College on Thursday of each week the College is in session. his lecture .has been postponed, he will soon speak about his experi- Letters ences in the Congo. According to the The Echo encourages letters from its readers, especially those within the press release, Kamundu Batundi immediate community.Letters should not exceed _0 words and must pertain to "secured medical care for torture vic- a current issue or topic at Colby.Letters are due by Sunday at midnight for pub- tims, confronted an angry mob to lication the same week. 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For information on publication dates or to contact us about submitting an article, please call us at (207)872-3349 or x3349 on campus. • Ait Department • For questions about advertising and business issues, please call Tonight the Art Department (207)87203786, e-mail [email protected]. or fax (207)872-3555. welcomes David Driskell, one of the nation's top authorities on ECHO HLE PHOTO 207 * 872 * 3349 [email protected] African American Art. Driskell From left, Student Government Association Vice President Jon Gray ' 00 and President Ben Humphreys. will deliver a lecture at 7 p.m. in Aftert heir firstfew weeks , they say they have accomplished nearly all their campaign promises. the Given Auditorium in Bixler Art and Music Center as part of "An Senior arrested for reckless conduct Evening with an Artist: David C. police officials said Kuhl reared Driskell." In addition students and By MATT APUZZO faculty are invited to view his exhi- EDITOR IN CHIEF back with the unlit torch and slammed it onto the roof of the Humphreys, Gray pleased bitions on display in the museum, A Colby senior was arrested moving car. The driver abruptly "Narratives of African-American Saturday after Waterville police slammed on the brake and pulled Art and Identity: The David C. officers saw him hit an oncoming over, at which time police officials Driskell Collection" and "Echoes: with progress after first weeks The Art of David C. Driskell." The taxi cab with a Tiki torch he was detained Kuhl and transported carrying away him to Waterville Police exhibition will be on display B MEGHANN FOYE few weeks of the Ben Langille / Brad through October 17. Both exhibi- from an off-cam- Department on Front Street. y With the four pus party. He Kuhl, a 6-foot-l-inch, 215 NEWS EDITOR Sicchitano presidency, the creation of tions were organized and being was charged pound linebacker for the Colby maj or cam paign a constitutional court was conceived. circulated by the Art Gallery at the with reckless football team, was "very very dis- After two weeks in office, Student The court was created to form a sep- University of Maryland at College conduct and was orderly and verbally abusive to Government Association President promises basicall y arate branch of SGA to review Park. transported to say the least," according to a Ben Humphreys '00 and Vice com pleted , impeachments and other constitu- • Singh about Sex Kennebec President John Gray '00 say they tional questions. In its charter, the * police official. Religious Studies Professor County have succeeded in fulfilling most of Hum phreys and parliamentarian would head the Because Kuhl was intoxicated, Nikky Singh was featured in a Correctional their campaign promises for the group and five members of the out- he was not released after booking Gray are workin g History Channel series on sex in KM 00 Facility where scholastic year. going SGA would elect three stu- and was instead detained the Eastern Hemisphere. Last year, the SGA team ran on on other proj ects dents for the following year. The he spent the night. overnight at the Correctional The program, which first aired R. Kuhl III '00 of the platform to try to "prevent the court is now under investigation, John Facility, Reardon issued a sum- in August, dealt with risqu6 topics , N.Y. was at an abuses of the so-called 'presidential for the fall of however by Johnson Commons Hammondsport mons for Kuhl to appear in like Kama Sutra, which is, accord- said Humphreys. Their first leader Tony Frangie '01 and Brian off-campus party on the West Waterville District Court. perks/" 1999. ing to narrator Peter Coyote, histo- River Road in Sidney late campaign promise was to voluntari- Kessler '01 for severe voting prob- Colby football team rules state ry's most erotic sex manual. Saturday evening when Waterville that players who are arrested will ly give up the $3,500 stipend that lems with the referendum. Police officers were called to assist be cut from the team. Head coach presidents and vice presidents Humphreys and Gray hope to the Kennebec County Sheriff's Tom Austin said Tuesday that receive each year for their duties in force on Career Services. Headed by rework the voting procedures and Department in breaking up the Kuhl had been removed " frOm office. Humphreys and Gray also Parliamentarian Michael O'Brian hopefully bring the constitutional large party. Mule roster in accordance with promised to give up the Joseph 'OO, the task force will "incorporate court into fruition. While officers from the two that rule. Kuhl was slated as the Family Spa privileges, the top room students from all of the different Other goals indude the improve- departments were discussing how to starting middle linebacker this picks of the senior class and the departments on campus to facilitate ment of rape crisis and rape prevention break up the party shortly before 11 season after registering 29 tackles unlimited use of long distance tele- finding a job after graduation," said courses at Colby;a RADS course in self- p.m., officer Ryan Reardon saw an and forcing one fumble in 1998. phone services. Humphreys. defense to be offered for Jan Plan, and intoxicated Kuhl walking down the Gray and Humphreys have thus The task force will look to stronger rape crisis programs offered "It will give some of our •uaj ulj uX xd**a^ m"* uJiIh 0_! jjjEon. left side of tbe road with a large Tiki younger guys a chance to step fulfilled their commitment to reduc- increase recruiting on campus from during freshman orientation. The pres- torch in his hand. up," Austin said. ing perks by creating an ethics state- top firms, and will attempt to ident and vice-president are working Now Serving Sunday Brunch When a cab approached at Kuhl did not return a phone ment that will reduce the stipend to research what jobs students want. with Women's Group to offer further Rill brunch 6 lunch menu between 45-50 miles per hour, call Tuesday evening. $2,500 for future presidential teams, Humphreys is optimistic that the rape prevention education to Colby and will also take away other special task force will have put the neces- women. Including homemade waffles, bonuses the pair feels arenit neces- sary programs in place by next year. In an attempt to create "a better crepes 6 croissants from 10-1 RAMON: Cooking up harmony sary for the job , The duo's final goal to deliver facility to discuss multi-cultural Adjacent to RR ¦ Cinema A vote on the statement will be newspapers to dorms is still in issues than the Campus Community 872-9500 4-10 pm dally Continued from page one "The award is nice," says brought up at the first Presidents' progress. Committee," the SGA will be estab- Maragad, "because it has the poten- Council meeting, and Humphreys is "We are still negotiating with the lishing a committee on multi-cultur- 10% off food Wed.* Thurs. love," he said. tial to highlight people who often go confident it will pass. New York Times," Humphreys said. al issues headed by Foss President nights with a Colby student IP. Maragad knows though, that his unrecognized but have a large "People should want to do this The SGA executive board must Jon Greene '02 and Perkins-Wilson food cannot dispel all the anger at impact on the Colby community." job because they want to serve also find students to deliver the President Avery Roth '02. Colby. Of all the staff that makes Colby Colby, not for any special privi- daily papers. The old forum run/by President "Colby students are very nice, the institution it is, however, leges," he said. "At 10 cents per paper per day, R, William Cotter was not strong Brothers but there are still tensions [between Maragad doesn't understand why The second campaign promise the job would be lucrative," said enough to handle the full gambit of them]...students should just say the award was given to him as that has already been instituted is Humphreys. "But it's difficult to find groups that felt marginalized on 'this is my brother, this is rny sister' opposed to some cf his co-workers. the Internet Book Buy Back Program, students who want to wake up at 6 campus, Humphreys. This commit- because we are all human Maragad said he wished to high- Humphreys and a.m. to deliver tee was one of the requests made by Cab brings,..one creed, one soul." light the work of co-workera Dana Gray conceived it." the task force and will address gen- He uses his food as a tool to Dining Manager Dan Roy; the idea last The pair der issues, religious issues, and breach these gaps between people Production Manager Jim Gagnon; spring and were would like to put issues with International students as Com pany and to bring them together. Rindy Stark; Jody Piloff; Sherry able to create the lock boxes of well as race issues. While Maragad says he feel s Hamilton; Fran York; Denise Burns; web page this newspapers in Humphreys is proud of the early privileged and honored to receive Jimi Butler, his sparring partner summer, Mary Low, the success of the executive board and is Open such an award, he remains humble Sherley Cloutier; and Jesus Christ, The site allows street of Miller looking forward to a year of despite praise. his mentor and leader in all things, • students to post Library and in progress, Humphreys says he 24 hours /7 days their unwanted Roberts Union if "works very well" with Vice textbooks on the they are not able President Gray, a week r^ ^ % t__J Web for other stu- to Implement "I make sure things are moving in dents to buy. This delivery to all the right direction. He makes sure I will effectively dorms. don't offend people," Humphreys "cut out the mid- , Humphreys said with a laugh. Only cab die man," said Hump hreys. plans to hol d off on the lock boxes Humphreys is also extremely happy with the curr ent executive HBSBEH ] HWs A implin i rrm Oiir MtM Bnrcf|j il_^ttfl So far, the site has not received until mid-semester in order to give company with much use, but Humphreys expects it papers in all dorms every chance board. will take a while for students to possible. "SGA Secretary Melanie vans U*lllf become accustomed to the system. "If we were to settle," Ouellette, '02, aind Treasurer Rob on -K_ ov. ^ ,, ^ fi ^ ; lW have been doing an excellent D* *, C Sca l ™*ofcln ™oW DW* *™ The team hopes that students will Hump hreys said, "the administra- Painter, tN KMMte RN. ' T»* ?P8 ™^ J job. Loudness was a success due to %Surf « Turf Special* use it between first and second tion might become too comfortable fn« m m • tih* WM«vw*/0-UMKt£)-ii d [Carucci, SGA Social Chair ] Baby Back Ribs Stir fry semester as an option to cut costs on with the idea. We want to take take Aman a 861-8100 Wo-i. w nwwc -.Ta.w ' TAKE OUT AVAILAUI and Cultural Chair Jake Conklin has Hm-ruv +wMmmm Seafood Alfredo _*_¦_¦______.__»____ books. the steps necessary to fulfill our cam- WINitOW Scampi . Prime Rib 872 -0929 Gray and Humphreys have also paign promise in full," been a valuable counsel in the past succeeded in implementing a task In a referendu m passed In the last few weeks. 861-8200

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Cocktail damom , clove, ginger, and sometimes a hint of ^^^fc|^^ \^^ (^^ lemon juice and triple sec in a black pepper. According to a chai web ^^^^tafc aficionados can try tossing ^ ^/StS^^^ "It tastes like pumpkin pie," said one new chai site, chai is unlike regular tea ^^^ ^^^ rum, chai, ice and a banana into a shaker over ice. Strain into a follower after her first sip in Foss. in that it must be sweetened with sugar blender for a banana chai daiquiri. If the grenadine "Chai from an Indian food store can often be a or honey or the other spices lose their robustness. standard White Russian doesn't cut it anymore, tall glass and add totally different experience than something you Traditionally made, chai is always hot, creamed try adding some chai latte concentrate to .your and a slice of orange. could find in a . grocery store," says Greg de St. with heavy milk, arid flavored with fresh spices. vodka , amaretto and.cream to spice it up. And if Maurice '00, an avid chai fan. "As with any type of For a refreshing drink on a hot day, however, iced fruit is your thing, a spiced cranberry cider can be cultural thing, chai can vary by recipe or by chai can provide an invigorating hybrid between made with rum, triple sec, cranberry juice and of region." iced tea and iced coffee. course, chai. Irish Chai Latte "Indian chai produces a warming, soothing While homemade chai can taste more fresh and These recipes and many more can be found at 4 oz. Chai Latte concentrate effect, acts as a natural digestive aid and gives one flavorful, pre-made chai lattes are also now avail- http: / / oregonchai.com / mmm / recipes.html. a wonderful sense of well being," claims the able for a quick chai-on-the-go. These chais are 4 oz. Milk "Chai!" site. premixed with milk and can be served hot or cold. 1 oz. Irish whiskey In India, drinking chai is part of part of life. Whether or not chai makes the lasting impres- "There are tea shops on every corner," says WHERE CAN I GET IT? sion of hell bottoms and tie-dye, well, the jury is Mix together Original Chai Karfhik Paramasivan '02 an international student In the past three years, the "Chai!" web site still out. But for now at least, the all-purpose spe- Latte and milk and heat b from India, "They are the equivalent of an claims, chai has become increasingly popular. It ciality drink is giving gourmet coffeea run for its y American hangout joint/'Many people who have can now be found in many over-the-counter spe- money as the hot test (or coldest) drink out there. steaming, microwave or stove- known about it for a long time may have had their cialty beverage shops and there is a growing line Diners at Foss and patrons of the Joseph Family first taste at an Indian restaurant. of consumer products. Spa can now be a part of this drink craze and if it top. Add Irish whiskey and stir "Everyone in India drinks chai/'says Oregon Chai brand is one of the biggest makers catches on, these many chai varieties could pro- Spoon foam over the top. Paramasivan, "it's popular among the upper class- of chai latte, and is now available refrigerated or vide the avid chai fan with months of nirvana in a es and the British as well as the common people." hot in the Spa. cup.

u. Q Ul Inspirational Speaker Joe Clark visits 5 By ELYSSA FORD Buy recycled. CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The lights in Page Commons were % .. .. dimmed, but the room came to life when ** Joe Clark took the platform. He followed the introdtiction by Cultural Chair Jake * ^" ^^ w9 ______l ^ ______p Conklin '00, which pointed out several of Clark's past accomplishments, Sunday marked the beginning of the that truth and honesty are essential in our falls, lecture series. The speaker , was society, so one must be able to tell , the brought to Colby by the combined efforts truth how he/she sees it, of campus groups including SOBHU, "Stand up for what you believe," Clark SOAR, cultural events, and the dean of said. students. Clark then spoke about dealing with For the past several years, Clark has criticism. By asserting one's principles one been touring the country giving speeches opens his or her life up to criticism as well and lectures. Many people may think that as praise , This means people can not he would focus on his nationally recog- always be defended and idolized, he said.. It would mean nized work as principal at Enstside High "I don't care if you like me. Im not here in Patcrson, NJ, however , Clark's talk for everyone to like me," Clark said, ""I sparked the enthusiasm of the audience by have chosen to be different, " tlie world to tliem. beginning with the "Law of Clark' s openness may bring criticism, Compensation:" but the Colby audience was dr awn to him "If you ate to get the best from life," as though in a trance. Recycling keeps working to protect Clark said, "you must give the world your "I admired and felt hu mbled by how best service." true he was to himself and how he tlicir future when you'buy products In a booming voice, he pressed the idea believed in his ideas so strongly, " fresh- oi working for and giving to the commu- man Alex Brown eaid, made from recycled materials. For nity in order to receive anything in return. Clark proceeded by focusing the talk on work and conviction , ''Students, stand tall and make a differ- ' . " ' ' y . COMMUNICATIONS a tree brochure, write Buy Recycled, ence," Clark said. "Go out there and take life on," he said. "You'll be able to do things you never J oe Clark, the aulject of the film "lean on Me," After individuals take a stand, they spoke at Co tend told students to get the most out Environmental Defense , must join together as communities, states, thought possible," he said, lby Fund 257 and finally as n whole nation to combat Growing up In a poor section of of life. the "moral defoliation " that has become Newark , NJ , Clark was ra ised on welfare youth, Clark became a science and math teacher , a read- Park Avenue South, New York, NY pervasive in America , he advised. by his grandparents , Clarkfs childhood ing supervisor of a large school district , an elementary "Let us come together as one before its taught him a lot about taking responsibili- principal , and finally principal of Easlslde High , His 1,0010 , or call 1-800-CALL-E DR too late," said Clark. ty for his own actions. He learned that he work at Bastsido broug ht him a coyer in Time Magazine , Accordin g to Clark, even though peo- had to do things for himself because no two 60 Minute s inter views, a job offer from the White ple form meaningful friendships in this one else was going to do anything for him, House, and other televised nnd printe d coverage. . "Life isn't, fair, but,don 't give up, " the program ended Witli Park' s simple adv ice for world , each pers on must stick to their own ¦ ¦ ' ,' ¦: ' v ¦¦ ' ¦> ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ' ¦ ¦' ¦ convictions , Clark then made the point Clark said. , . .. ., ;.' . . the Colby aud ience: ' " ;¦:• "; • ' ¦}. ' After overtimin g hl« underprivileged ', "Whi t e Mules, go for it; go folr it/go for J t," .r v/ ¦^^:;^iV ;4>,y^¦;!:;¦>;¦ . •' ,¦ ;\:V-';.,^.i;. : " . / ;; ;" ^^ . ^ ' ' "' ' '' ' ' ! ¦V ' ' ''A ' ' ' " • , ' ' . ¦». .: Stu dents move d by rape vi ctim 's story Off the Hill B Our Yearbook Stinks able rooms in the Fort Kent area. . y LIZ HART Many local residents responded CONTRIBUTTNG WTUTEI. Univ. of Pittsburgh Philadelphia, PA and as of last week 196 of the home- less students had been placed into a Rape victim Katie Koestner private residence. Fort Kent* resi- launched the fall wellness lecture After only 700 oi the Univ. of h's seniors purchased dents who house one Fort Kent stu- series with their provocative date Pittsburg year- ' books the university decided to dent receive $250 a month in rent. rape awareness and education pro- Port Kent hopes to place the she said." manage the yearbook itself. gram "He said, remaining 71 students shortly. a graduate of William Pitt plans to spend $60,000 to Koestner, Unfortunately, until these students , opened by shar- operate the yearbook. A few changes . and Mary College are placed they will remain in con- ing the events surrounding her rape to this years yearbook instituted by vetted tri les (these are rooms community. The the administration indude no senior p to the Colby which were designed as doubles but episode successfully illustrated that portraits (most students never took now are triples) rape is not always a violent act of them) and more pages of candid aggression, but can also happen photos. In addition, the yearbook is between two individuals who know now free to all graduating seniors. Boston College Smells and possibly even trust each other. However, the new yearbook still has Boston College Koestner explained that she had its detractors. Newton, MA entered college, as many students Jason Gallinger of The Pitt News do, with expectations of an enjoy- said, "It wouldn't surprise me that Police were called to Devlin Hall able four years, goals for her future, much if the new book only covered on the Boston College campus fol- and a set of moral codes that she the really happy things on campus- lowing reports of foul odor circulat- planned to follow religiously. Her the football team winning games, ing throughout the dorm. When code of conduct included no drink- and things like that." police arrived in the dorm, Grad stu- ing and no premarital sex. dents notified them that they were Within the first few weeks of Maine Housing Shortage the cause of the odor. It appears that school, however, she became the Grad students were moving a University of Maine at Fort Kent landfill specimen and this move- enchanted by one of her male class- Fort Kent, ME mates, Peter, who persuaded her to ment had caused a large amount of methane fumes to filter through the graduall y break these standards. This past week, 265 Fort Kent stu- , JENNY O'DONNELL/ THE COLBY ECHO building. According to Koestner her crush dents who had been guaranteed a charmed her with his striking looks, Rape survivor KatieKoestner speaks in the Page Commons Room of Cotter Union. dorm room on campus found that in invited hex out on an elaborate din- fact they had no living quarters. As ner date, and tempted her with trips inned her to the respect a simple request and to rec- Sokolow presented a hypotheti- Compiled by Gareth Osborn utes, Peter had p a result Fort Kent placed ads in the ognize that when someone says cal rape case in which a girl had con- Echo Layout Editor • to his island home in Greece. She ground and was aggressively kiss- local papers asking to rent any avail- was flattered by his attention and ing her and she suddenly felt "no" that they mean no. sented to having sex while she was during their dinner date, she gave in "trapped." The Colby audience responded to intoxicated and virtually uncon- to having a few sips of wine. Despite Koestner pleaded with him to Koestner's story with an exceptional scious. The audience was made the the apparent success of her new rela- stop and when he pushed that they level of remorse and apparent com- jury and was asked to determine if tionship, the dinner date unexpect- have sex, she hopelessly listed her mitment to preventing such inci- she had been raped. After a series of Small salary drives edly turned into the "worst night of reasons for not wanting to sleep dents from occurring here on questions, the Colby jury voted by a her life." with him. When the night had Mayflower Hill. slight majority that the intoxicated On the way home from dinner, ended, Peter had raped Koestner. Early in the program, one male girl had not been raped. Koestner i nnocently invited Peter A true occurrence, Koestner's student stood up and announced The program brought to life off Sports Info. Dir back to her room to dance. Although moving story is aimed at both men that he felt that "rape is wrong." issues that many students often she merely envisioned a romantic and women, as she pointed out that Toward the end to her story, the ignore or simply believe will not By Yvonne Siu evening of dancing in her room, she statistics have proved that one in entire audience stood up to dedare happen. The audience was remind- CONTRIBUTING WRITER quickly learned a vital lesson that eight men and one in four women that they all agreed that rape is ed that while we should not sacrifice she shared with the audience. She have been sexually assaulted. She wrong. having fun, we should always be The Colby Athletics Department informed the Colby students that explained that she did not share this A similar event occurred last year careful whom we choose to invite has started out the academic year at "different people think extraordinar- episode with the audience for our with the Colby men taking a "stand" back to our rooms and that it is a disadvantage because of financial ily different things when you invite pity, but in a hope that students against rape. essential that the community learns cutbacks and priorities. Chris Buck, them back to your room." would take a stand and say that rape Although it was clear that to respect each other. former Sports Information Director Once they returned to her room, is wrong. nobody in the audience approved of In addition, she reminded the for Colby, left the campus this sum- it became clear that Peter did not Koestner believes that interven- rape, Koestner's colleague, Brett audience that in the case that they mer to be the SID for Babson have a romantic night of dancing in tion and not prevention is the solu- Sokolow questioned the Colby stu- may have been raped, they have College in Massachusetts. mind as he rapidly removed every tion to ridding college campuses of dents, following her narrative, as to three days to get a rape kit and can Buck, who filled the position at item of clothing from his body rape, and she suggested that the col- what precisely they believed was then be tested for pregnancy and Colby for 10 months during 1998- except his underwear. Within min- lege community as a whole learns to wrong when talking about rape. sexually transmitted diseases. 1999, handled the media coverage for all 32 sports teams at Colby, col- job. Before Buck, Kim Parker '97 lected statistics, hi red stat crews was the SID for one year, and before and programs for all games, kept she took the position, it was stu- box scores and maintained the dent-run. Athletic Departmentis web page. "Chris Buck did a wonderful job Euphoria: The Spa shows its new face He also gathered and sent out infor- as Sports Information Director; we mation about athletics at Colby to are.trying to hire someone else as B BLISS M. any interested research party. soon as possible to fill the: position, y Although Buck was only hired as but at the moment we do not have a WOOLMINGTON a part-time intern, he put in full- large enough applicant pool. CONTRIBUTING WRITER time hours, working 60-70 hours, Hopefully weill be able to get some- seven days a week. He left for one as good as Chris," said Richard The days of the Joseph Family Babson, however, after they offered Whitmore, chair of the Athletics Spa as only a place to eat fried chick- him a full-time position earning Department at Colby. en wings and spicy airly fries while $27,000. At Colby he was earning So far it doesn't look as if ,Colby playing pool and video games after a $12,250. Since his departure, the might offer the SID position as any- few too many beers are over. Jason coaches at Colby have had to take thing other than a part-time intern- Tom '00, this year's new social coor- over his workload. ship, Buck said. dinator at the Spa, plans to turn the I loved working at Colby, I felt "Colby needs to recognizfe the Spa into an entirely new, happening comfortable there and I was doing position as a multiple-year intern- place, good work for the athletic depart- ship with a higher salary. I know Tom, former general manager for ment. It's, the kind of job I'd love to die athletic department wants it," WMHB, says he has a lot of things count on something cool happening go back to, but at the time I just he said. planned for the popular Colby hang- in the Spa," said Tom. "Page couldn't afford it, said Buck. As far as Buckis new environ- out. He replaces last year's coordina- Commons will always be Page There were no ill feelings ment at Babson as the SID, he said, tor, Rob Koh '99. Commons, but I'd like to change the between Buck and Colby at the time "Down here, the athletic depart- With regular spots for DJs and Spa into a totally different type of he left to take over the at Babson ment gets what it wants. 'These swing dancing, Tom plans to hold an place." and called the decision purely schools are able to have a wider activity at the Spa at least once a On Oct, 23, the Spa will shut its financial range in athletics, because the stu- weekend, Once a month DJs will doors to be transformed into a night- "College is a business with cut- dent population is higher. As far as play music downstairs where stu- club called Euphoria. Doors will JENNY O'DONNELL/ THE COLBY ECHO backs and priorities; from the the [New England Sniall College dents can dance and mix, while one reopen at 9 p.m. when students can Jason Tom '00 has big things planned for the Joseph Family Spa. administrative standpoint, we were Athletics Conference] goes, it's hard Friday a month, the Spa will hold a enter, proper attire required. just another department that needs to get money for the smaller schools swing night, Tom plans to bring in Tom says he hopes to make together for a contest. Audience to start a regular "power hour" and more money. Theyfve got to make a for sports," more student bands to play in the Euphoria "an urban night club expe- members would write the names of battle of the DJs from a DJ coali- decision, whatfs important for the As well as functioning fully as the Spa as well. rience" and "transport students to a songs on a piece of paper that tion. school," said Buck, SID for Colby, Buck also created a Although alcohol will not be sold different time and space," would be drawn from a hat and With so much going on at the Colby is currently trying to hire release list with 600 members that in the Spa, people of age can bring If Euphoria takes off, it will be assigned to a group. Assuming the Spa, students will no longer have another SID for the part-time posi- served family, friends, and fans with alcohol from the pub into the Spa given a monthly spot at the Spa. group has never sung the request on excuse to hide behind locked tion that Buck left, for the same pay all kinds of Colby sports information. during planned events. Tom is also organizing more before, they will then have a few doors every weekend, and throw he received. "I think I put together a good "Should the li quor inspector evening weekday events, while con- minutes to plan their performance die into plastic cups of beer while For most schools, the position of position as the SID for Colby, I crack down or there are no parties tinuing to hold a cappella concerts. before performing for the audi- loud music drowns out the plunk- Sports Information Director is full- shudder to think what the backlash on campus, students can always He is currently working to get all ence. ing noise, for fear of the liquor time, but Colby has only recently will be by not having an active SID five of Colby's a cappella groups Among other plans, Tom hopes inspector or cold weather, offered the SID position as a real this year," Buck said, Riverside Farm Market lues-Sat, 9 n,m,-6 p.m., Sun. 10-5 ~ t. , __ j_n _ 465-4439 \ ' tfk 20% OFF We're closer to Colby than all carhartt apparel Downtown Waterville (I j *_=2Sla, \&0£^ ' ^JfiS S^^T w m*. ** £a&F w* ' »\i \ lOSEPrf s _3 |is v^ fS/ l gl ¦ t l CLOTHING & SPORTING GOODS A/-/ Mon,~Wed. & Sat 9-5 Maine $t,Fai rfield, M& | = j = 9»5;3Q Benr rlg^t before headln^ Thur, , Fri. 9-7 453-9756 towards Hillside. 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Editorials Let us in, you cheap bastards The passing of America's blame ernment a required dass for high Just about every social ill there is ago a simple barcode on our college IDs wasused to reg- pro pose A long time , Ward' s However , I school students to graduate. Do this has been blamed on youth at one ulate our meal credits. If a student forgot to bring this ID to a meal it was on a nationwide level and over time point or another. problem, he or she had only tb sign a sheet of paper and they Words we actuall y take a not a major it will contribute to renewed faith in For some reason, a large majority were allowed to eat the meal they had paid for. Unfortunately,it is not lo ok in the mirror our system of government. of adults are frightened of anyone so simple for students of today. Currently when students forget to bring Geoff Ward Too many people have become young. This results in a lack of com- IDs to a meal they can literall when discussin g their y give up the idea of gaining entrance accustomed to instantaneous results munication between the genera- to the dining hall. All pleas fall on deaf ears, and the cardless masses what is wron g with in life. Unfortunately, our system of tions, and the older generation view- must trek back to their dorms. have been told by scores of peo- government does not supply the ing itself in more of a disciplinary And while this can be blamed on an ever changing set of Dining america toda y. ple that America is falling apart. instant gratification so many people role instead of a teaching and social- Services regulations, ColbyCards cause other problems in the dining I Let 's sto p placin g have come to expect. Education as to izing role. halls. Often an unsuspecting student steps up to have his new According to these people, there why lengthy debate and immense This rift between the generations Colb Card scanned only to discover that the magnetic strip does not the bl ame on the y are hundreds of reasons why bureaucracy are in many ways nec- is becoming most apparent in the seem to work. And while the student is not to blame for .faulty technolo- America is on the verge of self- ever ambi guous and essary to prevent corruption and nation's school system. Because of he cannot eat dinner with his friends. Instead of letting students in gy, destruction, but a few of these points safeguard the ''American way of the many recent school shootings, with a warning and a reminder to visit the ColbyCard Office when con- oppressive them " are constantly repeated. " life" would teach people patience high school administrators nation- , venient they are forced to abandon their friends and march across cam- It seems many people feel the and shoulder a bit with government while it operates wide have been searching for ways pus only to wait 20 minutes for the card to be processed. This is not social fabric of our country has dete- per the checks and balances system to prevent violence on school acceptable. ' . riorated to an irreparable point. The of it ourselves. that, while tedious at times, has been grounds. Colby Dining Services might be aware of a huge plot by the residents common claim is that this is caused quite successful. Yet it seems they find metal , , of the Senior Apartments the Mary Low Annex and the Off-Campus by crooked politicians, youth who and lack of interest in government? Now, how to solve the problem of detectors, banning backpacks, and population to sneak into the dining hall using damaged student IDs. Or lack any vision or respect for author- There are two basic reasons I've the corrupt politician. This one is making students carry I.D. cards are maybe this is an attempt to keep students away from their pre-paid ity and a media that saturates the heard for this, 1) nothing ever gets quite simple: Do something about it. going to stop violence, while better meals. But most likely it is a case of thoughtless policymaking and an populace with violence. done, and 2) politidans are corrupt. I've had more conversations in counseling programs and better unwillingness to adapt to student needs. At any rate, something must These may be perfectly accurate Thankfully both of these prob- which people have complained to awareness of troubled children change. assertions- but there is one inherent lems are eminently solvable. me about politicians and I always would do more to stop someone While Dining Services is an independent profit-taking enterprise, this problem with them — they all place Lets address the misperception ask one question, "Do you vote?" If from walking into school with a gun shouldn't mean that it can't adopt less heartless policies. Dining Services the blame on somebody else. that nothing ever gets done in gov- you don't, then that's the end of the than any security measure would. is a part of the Colby community, and can give a hand in making Colby People feel disillusioned with ernment. This belief stems from a conversation; I don't want to hear The attitude with youth is not to a more pleasant place to be. government and place the blame oh basic lack of education in the demo- another word. work with them, but instead try to the politicians whose actions they cratic process. When the Voter apathy is a serious prob- keep them on as tight a leash as pos- blame on special interest groups and Constitution was being drafted and lem, and one that needs to be reme- sible, and that just won't work. Social planning looking up powerful lobbyists. debated, one thing that all of our died for our nation to survive. If you A lot may be wrong with the The youth of this country are lazy forefathers agreed upon was that a do vote, yet still have complaints America we currently live in, but After Ben Hump hreys' sad but true statement in the State of the because of televisions and video republican form of government about government, take it a step fur- fortunately we have the freedom College Address that this year is not going to be about "kegs on Dana games that promote inactivity while would require an informed and edu- ther. and means to right those wrongs. , lawn free flowing alcohol, and beer die in the hallways," Colby must at the same time desensitizing them cated citizenry to survive. Work on a campaign for a candi- Lef s all take a look at ourselves and begin to face a new era of social lanning. Luckil this year's Social p y, to violence. There were three classes I was date you support, run for elected pledge to be more positive proactive Chair Amanda Caructi and the rest of the executive board have already However, I propose we actually required to take as a high school office, write letters to the editor. citizens. started lanning alternatives to Friday ht keg parties that mi ht actu- p nig g take a look in the mirror when dis- freshman. These were gym, health, Whatever you do, don't sit idly by— Lef s stop complaining that noth- fun, ally be cussing what is wrong with America and geography. The government go out and make things change for ing gets done; instead, lef s go out ' Saturday s Regatta will offer the prize of $200 to the team that can today. Lef s stop placing the blame class I took in high school as a the better. and get it done. build a working boat strong enough to cross Johnson Pond. Even with- on the ever ambiguous and oppres- sophomore was an elective, and it I'd also like to address the allega- out kegs at the finish line, this event looks promising. sive "them" and shoulder a bit of it had about 10 people in it. tions being tossed the way of the , Friday night SGA will host the COOT party where students from ourselves. There's definitely something young people of this nation, a "disil- Geoff-Ward is the Opnions Editor for each year get to party down with everyone else who has participated in First off, why the disillusionment wrong with that picture. Make gov- lusionment with youth." the Colby Echo their COOT trip from previous years. (Better watch out for the Theatre COOT party!) Also, SFB plans to bring catering companies to campus to reduce lia- bility for party hosts for every party hosted outdoors. Although Humphrey and Gray's policy might seem to quell the fun that comes with illicit drinking practices of the past, at least we now have Can anarchy be the answer? a bunch of inventive, responsible, and most importantly, legal alterna- tives to look forward to. impeachment was brewing since Three possible plans: Colby has long been awaiting an active social scene on the weekends Devils YET EVEN THE day one. But his impeachment was 1) Reality plan: Make it official that does not rely solel on drinking. We need events and activities that y quoting CHRISTIANS DON'T no crucifixion, at least not like who we are. Change the inscription foster school spirit as well as provide a party atmosphere. Carucci and Christ's crucifixion, or Kennedy's. on the Statue of Liberty to read: "Go her team have spent the past couple weeks planning events that look like scripture seem so Christian Clinton's crucifixion was more like away! We don't like your kind here! they might do the job. If we can provide fun activities where drinking is Jeffrey Calareso AROUND HERE. THE the guy five crosses down from No vacancy! Fight on Hitler youth!" just one of the options, maybe the emphasis will move towards chem- Spartacus, some extra hardly worth Elect only the rich, white, and gun- free events without so much student disapprobation, SEEMING CHRISTIAN the soldiers'' effort. happy. The newest phase in Colby social planning seems to finally have hit Today there's a political apathy 2) Utopia plan: Start a new nation America, why not hit the ATTITUDE DU JOUR IS, the mark by providing students with creative events that allow drinking restart key? Why not shrug readily apparent in America spread- built on education, computer profi- as a side activity, not the sole purpose of the night. your shoulders and start "BELIEVE LIKE ME OR ing like syphilis and, like a venereal ciency, and Zen Buddhism. Declare anew? Why not declare martial law disease, if s our own damn fault. Italian the official language but GET OUT OF MY and call it a day? Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln: allow Spanish since if s about the Remember, not too long ago, we FACE." heroes with, dark sides we saw past, same (they're simpler than English seemed at the dawn of America's Gore, G.W., Hilary: we're tearing and sonically pleasing), let Jesse Thanks for not putting greatest era? The Soviet Union had Monroe, And to bring down Nixon them down before they even Jackson rule for a while, then Rudy fallen. The United States took center was something tremendous. approach the steps of deification. Giuliani, then Jesse Ventura, stage. The world was in our hands Read Bernstein and Woodward's We don't let them grow arrogant, 3) Responsible, conscientious like fresh clay waiting to be sculpt- "All the President's Men" and see We make them afraid to hug the plan: All non-American Indians out a diaper on my head ed, Somewhere, though, it all went how childish their reverence and wrong person. of the pool—back to our ancestors' to hell. caution feels now regarding a clearly I'm beginning to believe we're all continents, Go home and think Fresh I actually just want to stress how Being President of the United corrupted president. They actually masochists feeding off the mael- about what we've done. And take pleasant these days, have been. States of America once meant being took pause pondering such rot in the strom of our collective despisal for our trash with us, Thoughts When asked to write an article giv- the most powerful person in the White House! one another. We don't need leaders, Or maybe not. Maybe just go on ing advice to the seniors on how to world. This was the guy (and it That's all gone now. You might We don't need heroes, We need wasting away wading through a Alex Libby treat us lowly freshmen, I had no seemed like it might actually some- say it's Bernstein and Woodward's counseling. We need a little Zen Woodstock-like cesspool o£ our own suggestions, because the seniors day be a woman or a black man!) fault, Maybe America was better off Buddhism, filth. Who really cares anymore, any- seem to have taken it upon them- who could make things happen, not knowing. America is unofficially way? If all we're going to do is seek selves to become our big brothers Protestant—that's an amalgam of to destroy that which we've built; if my high school, the fresh- FDR, JFK, even Nixon—rtjese were Maybe it was Reagan who and sisters. leaders who demanded respect and damned us all, Reagan, who we've Christian religions, Yet even the the only two options are perfection Atmen were referred to as When walking from Bob's to Christians don't seem so Christian or garbage; if we refuse to face the "newbies," In fact every new reigned — not like kings, but at least since learned couldn't have told you Dana the other day, arms full of around here. The seeming Christian Jabberwock in the mirror, then I say , reigned, his own name during the Mondale student was called a newbie and it books, my roommate w as off ered attitude du jour is, "Believe like me anarchy in the USA. sucked. Roosevelt defied his disability to debates in 1984. Or maybe it was help by four different people, some or get out of my face," It was reall hemism for lead this country through the Bush, who could only look intelli- y a eup hang ing out of their w indow, others That's why I say let's scrap this slave. In context newbie went like Depression and against the Axis gent and motivated next to Dan simply passing by. Now, may be if s whole "United States" idea and this: "Hey, newbie! Go get me some- powers for 13 years. Kennedy held Quayle who actually is, in fact, because she's gorg eous , but maybe embrace our current winter of dis- Jeffrey Calnresc is a stuff writer for thing to drb\k or I'll rip your legs off court in Camelot despite his youth, about as dumb as they say. it's just the feeling of kindness and despite Cuba, despite Marilyn Clinton never had a chance. His content. the Colby Echo and shove them up your..." generosity that each of our seniors In the girls' dorms, the phrase possesses, 't quite as interchangeable with wasn You see, in high school , seniors , feeble peon as in guys ' dorms but sat alone in the dining hall. In fact, the hazing was most assuredly any freshman th at entered the senior there. Like the time the shy girl on sect ion was greete d by the soun d of r , , ,rf my hall was in the shower and the every senior clinking their silver- ¦ ¦¦¦¦ W tt vX^^ _.., ' °'?7*j tfj *tfjW . *-/.:*M. te TV _ - 'yv- -; .. '>\i ..aHI upperclassmen stole her clothes and ware against their glasses — an d d d , i keys an locke her oor forc ng aud ible sym bol for "you ar e no t lifts her to walk around the dorm naked , mm "Put me on DP" "Colored his nipples green." wanted here." III \w H ^fiiil i i ff lff l -Jeff Mason '00 So you can magine my rel ef At Colb y, we've been Inv ited to - Chris Ix '00 Mi H «f||]$$ Chris Marks '00 when I came to Colby and the girl hang, party, or even help decorate i |§1|| h| d ba t that ma e my ske ball career at our neighbor 's room, and I love it, It Middlesex hell will — and she truly beats the feeling of knowing remain anonymous because she , you 're 5-foot-7, 110 pounds and attends here — didn't hunt me every single senior can and will pick down and make me wear a diaper on you, on my head like she did for basket- So as opposed to giving advice/ ball orientation my sophomore year. I'd just like to extend my thanks, I As a matter of fact, I can't tell you next four ' really look forward to the how much I've enjoye d my first cou- years at a school where freshmen ple weeks at Colb , Surely by this ¦¦¦¦ y aren't peed on in the showers or ¦¦¦¦ ^^^^ ¦ .MiiiniminiMn -M m time at Middlesex I would have tripped in the dining hall. already beon strung by my under- BHHn . "The WHOP delivery man," H wear from the front door of the MHfflHHffl -Jen Kassnkian '00 fflj dorm. Alex libby is a contributing writer echo @colb y.edub9.YdJoD @ori39

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B JENNIF ER RADIL We are the exact opposite: we got y to bed at five and get up at eleven." Thursday, September 16 STAFF WRITER After breakfast, the group • "Explaining the 'Celtic Tiger". layed improvisation games - the You are a special agent hired by p Brendan Walsh of the economics -* "theater" in "theater COOT." Colby College, posing as a COOT department at the University \ These activities are followed by leader. Your mission? To integrate College, Dublin, will present swimming or ultimate Frisbee. and calm the nerves of ten young "Explaining the 'Celtic Tiger': After lunch, the games continued thespians, all while surrounded by Perspectives on Ireland's Economic into the evening. When asked if the great outdoors. For agent Miracle" at 4 pm in Olin 01. they participated in any normal Michael Farrell '00, in his third • "Dial M for Murder," Acadia COOT activities like hiking, the year leading the COOT, and co- Repertory Theatre, Mount Desert, group responded that yes, they leaders Kristin Elder '02, Danielle ME, $15, 8:15pm tonight, Friday hiked every morning...all the way Fornes '01 and Nikki Grasso '00, and Saturday, 2pm on Sunday. Caj_ from the cabin to the lake. Some of this was a mission impossible, to 244-7260, ;-« the games played included "Party pass up. • Connie MarloVs Art Show/"' Quirks" ("guests" arrive at a party "The Theater COOT is a typical 8:00 a.m at the David Saul Smith behaving strangely and the "hosf" COOT in many ways, but it's just Union at Bowdoin College, - must guess their identities), and ¦ amazing fun," Farrell said. Brunswick. i "Only Questions" (a scene is acted So what exactl is the story on y out composed of—you guessed this elusive dramatic powwow? it—only questions), both of which . Friday, September 17 names like While other COOT are familiar to fans of the TV show • COOT reunion dance Friday; Backpacking and Fishing leave lit- "Whose Line Is It Anyway." The 10 pm in the Page Commons Roorh; , the Theater tle to the imagination "COOT Olympics," an obstacle • Reception for artist Sigmuntl < been shrouded in COOT has long course comprised of both improv Abeles in the Olin Arts Center at i longer. mystery. This can go on no and board games, took place on the bates, 7:30 pm. The reception will revealed. The truth must be final day of the trip. mark the close of the Abeles exhibit On Aug. 29, five male and five "The improv games really help at the Bates Museum of Art. female COOTers, along with their us bond," Farrell said. "It takes a for their t i four leaders, departed lot of guts to do improv because Saturda y, September IS , comfy cabin found at tihe New it's live and off the cuff , but it is • The Portland String Quartet England Music Camp, located on especially difficult to do in front of will inaugurate the 1999-2000 con- a scenic lake in Sidney. They were 12 strangers." never heard from again. Oneyear cert series with "President's By the end of the trip, he said, a tribute to retiring , later, their scripts and board Choice," "everyone has had the same expe- President Cotter and Mrs. Cotter at" games were found... Okay, so rience of standing there thinking 'I Chapel. . that's not what happened, nor is it 8 pm in Lorimer ^ have to say something funny and • Southern Culture on the Skids completely original, but Blair ' b c e i there s a un h of strang rs r ght at The Asylum in Portland, call 772- Witch jokes were a recurring there...what am I gonna do?' I was 8274. theme on this, and many other, reall impressed b how uninhibit- y y • Johnson Pond Regatta.' COOT trips. ed the COOTers were." However, unlike Heather, Winning prize: $203. COOTers returned to Colby • Tiki Torch Party, Frat Row Mike, Josh and nearly every Colby with newfound friendships. freshman, the Theater COOTers, "The Theater COOT wasn't described by Farrell as "an awe- about acting it was about getting Monday, September 20 some, eclectic bunch," resided in a to know each other," said Ann Mau • James Q. Wilson, formerly cabin complete with bunk beds '03. Harvard University's Shattucfc < ' and running water, with nary a Activities such as "Hot Seat," in Professor of Government, lectures i ominous stick figure in sight. which members stated positive on "Genes, Parents and Crime." While they were exempt from attributes of other members, Kresge Auditorium at Bowdoin the ever-popular Porta-potties served to further unify the group. College in Brunswick, 7:30pm. that others on COOT trips grew to In fact, Theater COOTers have know and love, they did cook over bonded so strongly that they had Tuesday, September 21 a fire and stove, just like everyone three reunions just during the first • Jiggle the Handle at Stone else. The budding actors are proud week of classes, and fully admit to Coast in Portland, 10 pm. to state that they were one of the possessing cult-like characteristics Admission: $1 only COOTs to completely polish (remember the people in the bal- M off their food (eating, they say, cony at the comedy/trivia show? ¦"< was a popular pastime). That was them). A typical day on the oh-so- We can expect to see more of MICHEAL BIERKANDT Members of the Theatre COOT crowd into a toilet stall for a picture a tradition began 3 years ago b strenuous Theater COOT included these sultans of the stage as they , y Does your club or group rising hours after members of year progresses - four of the leader Mike Farrell ' 00. "Its the stupidist thing in the world, but its a lot of fun." other COOTs had already hit the COOTers will perform in plays at have an upcoming event trails. Colby this fall, and one is partici- just to try something new. "It's really kind of special when However, the last word belongs you 'd like listed here ? Email , e something like that happens," said to COOTer Neil Reynolds '03 who "In three years, I don't think pating in Broadway Musical Sometimes COOT rs who had the echo at [email protected] I've gotten up before 10:30," Farrell Review. While the majority of never set foot on a stage end up on Farrell. "It's been an incredible put it best when he said, "Basically, says, "On most COOTs, you go to those who elect to do this COOT performing at Strider Theater after experience all three years, and I've the Theater COOT was mad jiggy or call 872-3349 ' < bed by eleven and get up by five. are theater aficionados, some do it the experience. loved ij: every time," wack."

Fall Faculty Recital features outstand- Her. 's What's Playing Friday, Sept. 17 jf ibout Jf ails ihrough Thursday, Sept. 23 . DB—_ wmmmmmm I ¦ dtl» mm m¦ pw_niiii m—M Back to school jnU set special: \ ing performances with a French twist CHOCOLATE K Nightly at S:IO tund 7:10 f^l"Forever French " $30 [FROM STAFF REPORTS Mn iine. t Smufdiiy nnd Sumlny «l 1:1 0 SPIRITED PERFORMANCES COMPLI- M WWwBkWIIvI vMmI WMHIni Located inside Chic Hair Attendees of Sunday WJ .I J Nightly nt 7:25 's fall faculty music recital at MENTED THE YOUTHFUL AND Mntlnces Saturday and Suiidny at 3'.15 Lorimer Chapel were treated to a wide variety of musi- 38 College Avenue cal styles. However, despite the stylistic contrasts, an SPRIGHTLY CHARACTER OF THE THE LOVERS OH \ underlying French theme served as a cohesive force, THE BRIDGE Waterville, Maine (207) 872-7524 PIECE. It Nightly at 5:00 and 9:10 The performance opened with "Six Chansons de MMlreo. Sat. Mid Sun. tit 12:50 Th<re" by French composed. Darius Milhaud with vocal- es, however, were only some of many sounds that con- ist Elizabeth Patches and pianist Annabeth French. The tributed to the overall sound color, In many ways, the most MY SON THB piece, while perhaps not pithy, presented Patches with a FAN TIC fascinating aspect of the piece was how the different sounds K NightlyA ut 1>:I0 chance to demonstrate her vocal flexibility. intermingled in timbral development, Miitli teaSiitimlay ami Sumliiy nt 3:15 ^¦HMHNMOTMIMnHIMaMMWHMMNHMMnMaMMIMMHMMMMr Her French enundation was also very careful and pre- The highlight of the program was Karen Beachnm's viva- cise. The composer's jazz influence was apparent in seg- cious performance of French composer Andrd Messager's Grand Central ¦ ments reminiscent of bar songs from the Roaring Twenties. "Solo et toncours," Beacham's performance on tlie clarinet THPJL X JLJL-f Jf0 I The atmosphere of the next piece on the program, was absolutely smashing, and Yuri Funahashi's piano Cafe )|| "Sdrdnade, Opus 35" by Howard Hanson, sharply contrast- accompaniment was also excellent. Their spirited perfor- ed "Chansons , MU $ I " with a full lush sound. mances complimented the youthful and sprightly character ___» —mWmmm—. SIC vmmm) Despite a few intonation and synchronization prob- of the piece. W mmmm lems, performers Jean Eosenblum (flute) and Yuri After a rocky start, the final piece on the program, Astor gaij,ery| Funahashi (piano) gave an altogether delightful rendi- Fiazzolla's "Histoire du Tango," coalesced. Guitarist Carl tion of the piece, It featured lush harmonies influenced Dimow was joined by violinist Mary Jo Carlsen in a ¦ b 18- VVATKRVIUI; y Swedish composer Edvard Greig ("The Peer Gynt rhythmic interpretation of the first movement, "Bordel 1/2 SIWKRST Suites") and the neo-roirtatitic movement. 1900." The third piece on the program, "Fantoche du Destin," a Ma ineim's #1 Pizzer ia! CDS & CASSJnXKS Overall, the recital was a success, Unfortunately, the poor composition for violin and computer by Colby Professor Jon acoustics of Lorimer Chapel hindered the performances of brick oven pizzas and rustic sandwiches Hallstrom, was a departure many, AWT . RNATIVE from the norm for Mary the talented Colby Faculty. Featuring lowfat healthful specialties Jo Carlsen's superlative violin artistry blended i """ part cularly The next performance in the Music at Colby concert SOUPS • SALADS • FLATBREADS BLUECRA5S I 1 well with the computer-generated sounds. The piece started DESSERTS • MICROBREWS WE SPBCIAWUM off with a low-pitched drone and gradually built tip to an series will take place on Saturday;September 18 in the BLUES energetic climax, Lorimer Chapel at 8 p.m. It will feature works by Railroad Sq • Waterville ¦¦ 1N ¦ 872-9135 , . CRITIC " ' Among the computer-generated sounds, Hallstrom used Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, as performed by the , a constant twittering of grasshoppers to provide a founda- Portland Sting Quartet. The Colby Music series is 20% off to Colby studen ts OWSICM SWCIAI O^DHM tion for certain segments of Ihe piece, The grasshoppernois- open to the public and is free of charge. Wed. with ID Mon. * COUNTRY . n TwnrcaW, ~^—~^—~^^^^^^^^m ——~mmmmmMmwmmmmKmmKmmmmmmmmtimm FIND IT... KUK ¦ ¦ ^ ASK USM ™£%»m ^ *$r$xr Al Corey Music Center ]/ sZZ *•% "Everything in Music " NEW AGE 3S07.873.1166 ROCK ' , ' J A' ELM CITY^^ CAB ¦ Wtsn , Ktytosrdi , Iran Irittrumwti. Shut Local & Long Distanc e R^ Muilc, rdevUlont «t«rw$viitmt.. SlNGUR/SONCWRi Tim V } pf ' v " " ',r, '; Tltod WaMnq - •Call world > Ua " Main Street, Waterville 'V i. U "Home of " ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^ 872-9400 _i_««wa_N_iM_«_*a_N_wa_M_i_N^ 872-0101 Better than sex, but "The Dinner Game" always in definitely not better good taste , but less than fil lin g tban chocolate By JENNIFER WORDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Directed By Anne Wheeler Twenty minutes into the film, my roommate turned to me and said, "This is definitely not better than Starring Karyn chocolate." A statement that typifies our reaction to the movie. Dwyer, Christina ' "Better Than Chocolate" is a Cox, and Wendy romantic comedy, directed by Anne Wheeler and produced by Crewson Christopher Adkins, concerning the relationships and day to day battles 6f a group of women at different Rated R places in life. All are struggling to come to terms with their own per- sonal demons: divorce, transsexuali- Running Time: 101 ty, lesbianism, and good old-fash- ioned love. Minutes The plot centers on Maggie (Karyn Dwyer), a recent college dropout who is confronted with her Review Grade: "in the closet" status when her recently divorced mother (Wendy C~ Crewson) moves into the loft she shares with Kim, her lover remaining unquestioned. If (Christina Cox). Maggie's mother and Judy had • The relationships and entangle- become lovers, now that would have ments that ensue explore the multi- been funny. Alas, they don't; Judy faceted reality of dating in the falls for the bookish and repressed nineties. Unfortunately, the film (yes, I know it seems unlikely) does not do a particularly good job Frances (Anne-Marie Macdonald). LION GATE FILMS of accomplishing this. The relation- The movie is rife with stereotypes Jaques Villerat (far left) and Thierry Lhermitte ( second frontleft) star in the Trench comedy, "The Dinner Game." ship between Maggie and her moth- - the homemaker destroyed by predictable. God for- er is trite and divorce, the lesbian afraid to fully hid a budding lesbian be comfort- come out, the nice yet bigoted neigh- consistently in good taste, so it does rank far able enough with herself and her By ELIZABETH FRANKEL borhood entrepreneur, the bisexual STAFF WRI TER Starring Thierry Lhermitte above mindless movies that derive their come- sexuality to approach her family whore who will take whatever is dy from sexual jokes.) with the truth. The mariner in which offered to her, even the transsexual and Jaques Villeret Though I enjoyed the film in som« regards, Maggie meets Kim, her would-be Who brought the idiot? It is important to fighting for acceptance in a world know because the man who brings the biggest I was disappointed. The idea of an idiot party lover, naturally has Maggie being where "an operation" is not usually has great comedic potential and I expected to rescued by a group of thugs by the idiot wins. a viable alternative. Pierre Brochant (Thierry Lhermitte) is Rated PG-13 laugh out loud and often. I laughed out loud butch yet artistic Kim. These stereotypes do serve the only a few times. The film did include a briei . Finally, when Maggie's mother thrilled because he's found an "A-l" idiot in dual purpose of allowing a social Francois Pignon (Jaques Villeret), a Ministry of scene from the idiot party Brochant did not strikes up a friendship with Judy statement to be made regarding the Running Time: 78 Minutes attend in which a boomerang expert exclaims (Peter Outerbridge), a transsexual Finance worker who replicates major architec- difficulties of gay and lesbian life tural structures and, among other things, the with passion and glee, "It can behead a kanga- awaiting her operation, one is struck while simultaneously enabling roo from 150 feet!" but I was hoping to see by the unliklihood of Judy's gender Concorde jet, in matchsticks. straight viewers to better under- And why does Brochant need an idiot? To Review Grade: C+ more. stand the roles and relationships take to the weekly "idiot dinner," of course. What is impressive is the director' s resumed THE MOVIE IS RIFE which are being explored. The premise of this comic and cruel party He is best know for writing "La Cage Aux This point is further driven home via the answering machine that their marriage Folles" (later adapted into "The Birdcage"), WITH STEREOTYPES - provides the fuel for French writer /director in one of the last scenes when neo- Francis Veber's latest film, "The Dinner is over. among France's highest-grossing films. He co- THE HOMEMAKER Nazi-esque ruffians set fire to the Game," ("Le Diner de Cons") which arrives in Pignon, who recalls being left by his wife wrote "The Tall Blonde Man with One Black local gay and lesbian erotica book- American theaters with the French stamp of for a man who talked incessantly about wind- Shoe" which was remade,, starring Tom Hanks, DESTROYED BY store, run by Frances and staffed by approval— It was shown at the Palais des surfing (and who Brochant contemplates invit- into "The Man with One Red Shoe." , ing to dinner); stays to help, and this French DIVORCE, THE LES- Maggie... This perhaps is the most Festivals during the 1999 Cannes Film Festival He also wrote A Pain in the A— which Billy powerful visual in the movie and to honor Veber, the first comedy writer to have farce is about the problems caused by his Wilder remade as "Buddy, Buddy," a vehicle ' BIAN AFRAID TO serves as a catalyst for the straight- his work viewed there. efforts to help Brochant locate his wife. for the comic duo of Jack Lemmon and Walter ening out (no pun intended) of the The first major mishap occurs when Pignon Matthau. FULLY COME OUT, The film begins with Brochant looking for- groups relationships. ward to impressing his friends by bringing the calls Brochant's mistress instead of his doctor. Veber has directed films in Hollywood as THE NICE YET BIGOT- Maggie and her mother reconcile, best idiot of all, and Pignon is practically glow- The idiot soon learns that Brochant does not well, including 1990s "Out on a Limb" starring Maggie and Kim reconcile, Frances want his nymphomaniac lover to visit while he Matthew Broderick and "Three Fugitives" ED NEIGHBORHOOD ing because he believes Brochant wants to and Judy finally find love, and all is publish a book about his models. When he is depressed and in pain and does an excellent with Nick Nolte and Martin Short. ENTREPRENEU R, THE well that ends well. arrives at Brochant's lavishly furnished apart- job sending the mistress home upon her "The Dinner Game" was a hit play in France As a final note, Dwyer's cute, arrival. Too bad he mistook the wife for the before it was made into a film. It is easy to BISEXUAL WHORE ment, however, he learns that his host has a charming, funny, and above all back injury and will be unable to take him to mistress. And this is only the beginning. envision it in play form - there is a small cast WHO WILL TAKE believable performance stands out the party. Just Leblanc (Francis Hunter), Brochant's and most of the action occurs in one place. The far above the rest and three scenes It soon becomes clear that the idiot's talent, friend who cannot stop laughing at his "hit" element, however, is harder to imagine; WHATEVER IS that occur in a local club are amus- aside from making rnatchstick miniatures, lies predicament of being in great pain, left by his mediocre summer stock theatre comes to OFFERED TO HER, ing and entertaining. In addition, in his ability to make a bad situation worse. wife and stuck with an idiot in the house all in mind. the film does have a statement to When Brochant decides that he cannot wait the same evening, later marvels, "He drives "The Dinner Game" is fun but I would have EVEN THE TRANSSEX make about censorship and alterna- until the next dinner to display his catch, he your wife into adultery and you into a tax preferred to see the dinner game played, not tive lifestyles. Overall, however, the audit. What a feat!" UAL FIGHTING FOR asks the idiot to help him to the door and soon the evening that ensues when a participant film is mediocre. My advice: save lands on the floor with the overweight blun- "The Dinner Game" is entertaining but not stays home from the game due to a back injury ACCEPTANCE. your money and buy a few Hershey derer on top of him. As Brochant writhes in compellingly so. At best, it is witty, but it is and gets left by his wife. bars instead. pain on the rug, his wife calls and announces generally cute and simply fun. (The humor is

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Amiruat was the steadiest part of the men's soccer team in: their home loss last Saturday. After making 88 saves last season and posting four shutouts with a save percentage just above 80, he continued his strong play in the Mules' openener. Amirualt made five stops, but more importantly he diffused some risky situations in front of the net.

JENNY CDONELL / THE COLBY ECHO Amherst to ps Mules 3-1 in opener By MATT APUZZO EDITOR IN CHIEF '(mtf Amherst 3 Things could have been .differ- W Colby 1 ent for the women's soccer team Sunday. If only. If only sophomore Elizabeth Rice's second-half, one-on-one shot the cage for the Mules, with Kussell had snuck by Amherst goalkeeper starting the game. AMITY BURR/ THE COLBY ECHO Brooke Diamond. "Both have tremendous Sarah Toland ' 00 leads Colby runners this season. The Mules domi- If only Jen Goodman '00 hadn't strengths," said Holsten. "Abhy nated visiting Univ. of Souther Maine in a pre-season scrimmage. had her shot kicked away after controls the box very well and is beating three different defenders very vocal. Emily is a new face so midway through the second half. we're trying to get used to having If only freshman Christine her. Obviously she's got a height O'Donnell's header had found the advantage." Women s X-Country back of the net with four minutes Kussell allowed two goals in the left in the game. first half. The first came midway If only a few of the Mules' many through the first half when tops USM in close opportunities had resulted in Hallison Putnam's shot ricocheted shots on goal, they might not have high off a Colby defender and dropped their first game 3-1 on above Kussell's head. Putnam near- convincing fashion Sunday. ly scored again over a diving "I think we dodged some bullets Kussell later in the half, but drilled By PATRICK there with some of Colby's scoring the ball off the goal's upright. She SWILLIN GER opportunities," said Amherst coach also allowed a goal to Catherine SPORTS EDITOR Michelle Morgan. Poor late in the half. put, after losing five seniors to Posner allowed one goal when The women's cross country team graduation last season, the Mules Putnam put a shot into the left cor- defeated the University of Southern are still searching for the right com- ner of the goal early in the second Maine in precision fashion in the bination of players in the right half. schools' meet Saturday. The scrim- Toland finished in first overall JENNY O'DONNELL / THE COLBY ECHO home meet of the places. Coach Jen Holsten said she None of the goals came from mage was the only with a time of 12:21 with Mensching, Jen Goodman '00 fights for the hall with an Amherst defender. The season for the Mules, who have one played players in several different goaltender errors, Holsten said. and Frazar coming in at 12:31, and Mules lost the opener but played well, especiall y in the second half. of the strongest teams in the school's positions Sunday in an effort to The Mules will name a starting 13:06. The majority of Colby runners recent history. find the right recipe for success. goaltender soon, she said. "We had some opportunities and wearing on a clearly winded finished in between 13:30 and 15:00. "We've got a pretty good team Kathryn Rowen '01 scored the We won't be splitting games," it's just a matter of finding the right Amherst squad that Morgan said "The majority of times are in the this year, and if s really too bad that squad's first goal of the season and said Holsten. "We're looking for a combinations up front and cleaning was not in as good shape as the ,14-minute range, which tells me ._, :._ they can't show the students and the (he- only Mule, goal pf__ the game starting keeper." ...... up out back/' said Holsten. "We're "Mules. " "" '- ' '- -'-;- what I knew anyways: that we have with 18:55 left to p in the game. Both the Lord and the school the talent they have," said lay Jeffs going to score goals by finding the "We're not very good yet. We're a strong group that can ,j, .only Rowen took a pass from Jessica Mules brought young squads to the right combination. When we hit very young" said Morgan of her coach Deb Aitken. Though the meet was only a improve," Aitken said. y Knoll '00 and drilled it just above field. The Mules fielded a roster stride. I'm confident we're going to Lord Jeffs. "Colby has some real For the next two meets, Aitken will Diamond's reach. that included 10 freshmen. find people to put the ball in the net." good young talent. Give them a cou- scrimmage, and only one other school was involved, the race split the team in half, with the odd- Goaltenders Abby Kussell '02 Amherst brought 11 freshmen as The Mules had control of the ball ple of games and I think they'll be numbered runners in one meet and and Emily Posner '01 split time in well. for a majority of the second half, very good." showed Aitken what she knew all along — the top three spots on the the even-numbered runners in others. squad belonged to Sarah Toland '00, The first big meet is at the University Maria Mensching '02, and Tiffany of Massachusetts at Dartmouth on Sept. 18, with stiffer competition com- Established 1946 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Frazar '01, with the rest of the team fighting for the remaining positions. ing at Middlebury's meet Sept. 25. ¦ MAKE YOUR OWN HOURS Gail Pageau '02 and Maya Burton These meets will allow Aitken and her Sell Kodak Spring Break 2000 Trips '03 moved into fourth and fifth places squad to find out which seven run- ELM CITY PH OTO HIGHEST COMMISION - LOWEST PRICES - NO COST TO YOU Saturday, but Aitken said "we have so ners will compete in the Babson ggmm%... http://www.etmcityphoto.com Travel FREE including food, drink & non-stop parties!!I much talent, so much depth, that the Invitational, Oct. 2, which only allows WORLD CLASS VACATIONS fourth through seventh place posi- seven from each school. <4ti9Hj B OneDigita Hour Photo 1999 STUDENT TRAVEL PLANNERS TOP PRODUCER" tions could rotate throughout the sea- All the remaining meets the ^ ¦^^ ¦k l Graphics & MTV'S CHOICE (Spring Break Cancun Party Program) son." 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Unfortunately, second half, with Bill Getty '01 making despite a strong first half, the Mules The men played well, though, and several good stops and ending 21 could not string together enough good created many chances against a strong DePauw runs at the goal. Total number plays to score, and came up empty, 1-0, DePauw defense. ' A late yellow card on a DePauw of freshmen against a very strong team from Captain Eric Saucier '00 had several player set up a free kick, but it was DePauw. hard, precise shots that were either blocked by the wall, and though Colby participating in "I thought we did play well and in blocked by the keeper or sailed just pressured with less than two minutes the women's fact had the better of the first half," said past the goal. left in the game, the DePauw defense coach Mark Serdjenian. "Both goal- Jaime lue '03 hit the post witli 23 held on. soccer team's keepers played well. They scored and minutes left in the first half. The first- The one inconsistent part of the first game with we didn't. " year striker looked strong, and promis- game was the officiating. The referee From the start, DePauw put Colby ing, up front. Chris French '02 also had blew his whistle very rarely, and Amherst. on the defensive, sending long balls many good attacking chances, especial- missed many fouls committed by both Colby brought down into the corners. But soon the ly in the second half, but just could not sides, but mostly by DePauw. match took on a more even f eel. Colby put it into the net. Nick Crawford '00 As soon as the DePauw players real- 10 first-years pressed forward after DePauw's initial looked strong as well, and David ized this fact, many Colby midfielders and the Lord attack, and that was the essence of the Manning '02 set up many fine chances, were harassed constantly late in the game — two evenly matched teams but only the play of the DePauw keep- first half and throughout the second. Jeffs had 11 pushing back and forth for control and er and his defensemen kept Colby from Manning, Saucier, and Crawford were freshmen on a score. converting. special targets, as they were crucial to their roster. It was the type of game in -which the Both teams looked in shape and the transition between defense and first team to score will usually win, and strong on a cloudless, sunny day, and offense, and even played a large role in unfortunately for the Mules, DePauw this was evident from DePauw's attack. Colby's attack of DePauw's goal. put a shot away five minutes into the But goalkeeper Justin Amirault '01 Many Colby fans began yelling at the 28 second half. made several brilliant saves, with referee when they realized he missed Number of bursts coining in the 19th minute, again many important calls, and though he SEEING AMIRAULT SAVE with two minutes left in the first half, was not spared the wrath of the fans, at shots taken by and finally with three minutes gone in least no Colby player exchanged harsh FOUR SHOTS IN FIVE the Amherst the second. words with the referee. When attacked SECONDS WAS NOT He would make an initial block of a and frustrated, it is easy to let your women's soc- shot, then scramble for the rebound emotions get in the way, but the Mules cer team in its UNCOMMON , AND IF NOT amidst confusion and many attacking played through it. 3-1 victory over FOR HIS INSPIRING AND DePauw players. "Nine of the sixteen players who Seeing Amirault save four shots in took the field for us were playing their Colby on TOUGH PLAY IN THE five seconds was not uncommon, and if first significant minutes in a varsity game; so I believe we'll only get better. Sunday. NET, COLBY MIGHT not for his inspiring and tough play in the net, Colby might have walked Mow we have to wait until next HAVE WALKED AWAY away from a terrible defeat, and not Saturday to get that first win," said Serdjenian. FROM A TERRIBLE just a tough loss. 13 In the second half, DePauw again The squad hosts Bridgewater State JASON HONG /THE COLBY ECHO Number of DEFEAT started off attacking^ and once again, on Saturday. Eric Saucier '00 fights for the ball aginst a DePauw player. shots taken by Colby's women's soc- Golf tea m looks for cer team in its Jeffs win 3-1 loss to last piece of puzzle Amherst on field hockey By JOSH BARNOFF Sunday. The CONTRIBUTING WRITER . Lord Jeffs had opener Despite being one of as many shots Colby's lesser known varsity in the first half squads, the golf team is busy By SUZANNE SKINNER on the links, preparing for its of the game. CONTRIBUTING WRITER fall season. In what proved to be a competition both The schedule consists of frustrating and dissatisfying, Amherst took seven dates, all away except 25 advantage oi the White Mule's mistakes and for one. Last year's team was Number of ath- managed to win 4-0 in the Mules' field hockey successful, and captain Scott opener Sunday, Bixby '01, reflected on last letes trying out At the beginning of the game, both teams season: "We had a good sea- for the Mule showed great promise. son last year. We won three "We felt like we could definitely beat this tournaments too." golf squad team," said Colby captain Jessie Davis '00. The team is very competi- "When there was still time to get back in the tive for a few playing spots. game, we played like there wasn't" Twenty-five tried out for the team. While 12 will make it, This means that a subpai 5 In the first 10 minutes of the game, both layer could have a great day, only five will travel to away p Number of teams aggressively attacked in order to take an make the squad, and then dis- early lead. Sophomore Marda Ingraham's tournaments. "We should be good again. appoint. Or just the opposite golfers that solid shot was stopped and an Amherst shot — a great player could have a was stopped by Colby goalie, Jane Stevens '01. We only lost one player to travel to graduation (Ben O'Connell bad day, miss his chance on Five minutes later, when Colby failed to the team, matches with '99), so that means we still and then never score on a comer shot, the White Mules lost recover, have four of the .five travelling the golf team their chance to take the early lead. Returning sophomore Matt Amherst did not miss their opportunity. positions filled," said Bixby. Since four travelling play- Simard shares Biaby's excite- Twenty minutes into the game, the Lord Jeffs ment about this year team, ers are returning, only one 's were awarded three corner shots in a tow. "We need a solid fifth mian, 4 JENNV O'DONNELL / THB COLBY ECHO new player will travel with Colby managed to prevent them from scoring and if we find one, we will be Number of the first two times, but the third time was a Becca Bruce '02 battle s it out with an Amherst player . the team, Tough competition position. good." said Simard. charm for Amherst, and after taking this lead, the luck was on Amhersf s side and by the end Amhersf s shots, but too many opportunities awaits for that fifth returning The difficult part of choos- Simard agrees that the first- Amherst never looked back, of the first half, the score was 2-0. created by the opponents will always end in a years are looking good so far, golfers from For the rest of the first half. Colby tried to The White Mules did not fare any better in disappointing outcome. ing that last player is that the , and as which Is always a promising get back into the game. the second half of the "The 4-0 score does not reflect how close it tryouts are very short last year's team , e sign, Led by Davis and Sarah game, According to was," said Davis. "We are trying to keep it In all golfers know one can hav followed by a bril- "I have seen a lot of talent, Browne '02, the White Davis, the team was perspecdve/'AUhough I expected a lot more," a bad day , or the other way but one thing we are looking Mules hod many break- Lmf Amherst 4 Intimidated by Facing a tough team in their opening match, liant one around. for in our players is a short aways and close shots, W Colby 0 Amhersfs early lead. the team spent the game learning how to play game. Most guys can go up but they failed to score. Consequently, Colby with each other in a game situation, "The new players seem to ' " lot of talent, but it is there ond hit it oif the tee, so You Unfortunately for ' „______made many small The White Mules are not going to let this have a r\ for us to choose a team we're looking for players who Colby, Amhersf s offense errors, Continuously early loss put a damper on the rest of the sea- hard vejy and fill the fifth spot because are good at things like Heard It wns as strong and as aggressive as Colby's. fouling Amherst in the penalty circle, Colby son. putting, chipping;, and pitch- Bombarded with shots, Colby's defense man- gave the Jeffs many opportunities to score on "We still expect really great things for the we only get to play three ds before choosing the See GOLF, continued on aged to thwart most of Amhersf s attempts, but corner shots, The defense worked hard to stop rest of the season," said Davis. roun "No, I'll go in.* team," Bixby said. page 9 Stephanie Zograa '00, while lying on her lack and letting a trainer work on her cramped right , ankle, in response to women's soccer coaclj Jen iioUten't question WOMEN'S SOCCER X-COUNTRY DEVASTATOR Squad' playsfw// fei/( s^ ^ p/^gf j Women best USM In Justin Amlrault lasiljne of "la she done? r " Sho did go back In for scor ing combi nation scrimmage defense for men 's socc er,

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