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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at Digital Commons @ Connecticut College. It has been accepted for inclusion in 2005-2006 by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Connecticut College. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The views expressed in this paper are solely those of the author. First Class ,:l')''(" \:1' t,J. i ,, ; .. • U.S. Postage ," ..-. PAlO . ~... " .. _. Permit #35 ) -~-~ :,;.""",;>:"" ...' •• :'U'.:Jo'" New London, CT " ,j \ \ •• Olee PUBLISHED WeEKLY BY THE STUDENTS OF CONNECTICUT COLLEGE VOLUMEXXX • NUMBER7 FRIDAY,OCTOBER28, 2005 CONNECTICUTCOLLEGE,NEWLoNDON,CT College Plans to Begin Renovation of Old Plex This Summer By THOMAS McEVOY by the end of next June to fund both renovations are "phase one" of the of the Plex and the designs for the The second phase of the renova- completed by the end of January. news editor projects. Strategic Plan. classrooms." tion process for the two dorms will After that process, a complete and The renovation of the two out- "The College is starting here The work that will start next occur during the summer of 2007 final list of classrooms anticipated During its meeting earlier this moded Plex dorms, Hamilton and because it is essential that we summer on Hamilton and Marshall and will include gutting the dorms for renovation will be compiled. month, the Board of Trustees Marshall, is part of the College's improve the residential area for stu- will include refinishing their exteri- so that the infrastructure can be Hammond noted that Oliva Hall in approved the College administra- Strategic Plan, a document endorsed dents," he said. ors so that they conform to the rest overhauled. Major changes to the Cummings and room 106 in Bill tion's plans to complete the renova- last October by President Fainstein, According to Hammond, the of the Plex, in addition to replacing interiors of the residence halls will Hall are expected to be among the tion of the Plex and upgrade nine that assesses the College's current $500,000 the College has raised for all the furniture in the buildings. include air-conditioning, elevators, first rooms renovated. classrooms beginning next summer. values and priorities and where it the $7 million renovation projects Students will be allowed to move The College's commitment to Five-hundred thousand dollars has and refinished bathrooms. hopes to move as it approaches its gives the College the ability "to con- into the dorms after the summer. been raised through fundraising to Regarding the classroom renova- centennial anniversary. Vice tract with architects and designers to "The College doesn't have the abili- draw up project plans. The College tions, the College is currently begin- SEE RENOVATIONS President for Administration, do the architectural work that is nec- ty right now to offload students," hopes to raise a total of $7 million ning classroom designs now, which continued on page 6 Ulysses Hammond, noted that these essary to complete the construction Hammond noted. Ulysses Hammond said should be Duster DANCE CLUB Let the dancing begin ... N.L. City Council Speaks on Candidates Discuss Pluralism Eminent Domain By NIKHIL A. IYENGAR By HALEY HOFMANN inated City Council, whom the 1 New London Party holds at least staff writer editor-in-chief partially responsible for the eminent City council candidates of the domain crisis. "Assimilation or Pluralism?" newly-formed 1 New London Party New London began to use emi- This is the question that Troy Duster, spoke Sunday night about New nent domain in the 1960s, although the 2004 -2005 President of the London's history of using the power the issue has only now garnered American Sociological Association, of "eminent domain" to evict home- national attention. Green Party can- asked Thursday, October 27, in Olin owners for the sake of economic didate Andy Derr, who also spoke at 014. Students from various sociolo- development With Susette Kelo, of the event, detailed how the city bull- gy classes, as well as faculty mem- Kelo v. New London fame, in atten- dozed an entire section of down- bers, attended the lecture, which dance, I New London candidates Dr. town, promising that a department gave meaningful insight into why Charles Frink, Mike Cristofaro, and store would open. This never there is an essential need for diversi- Tom Picinich, detailed the decades- occurred. Similarly, in the 1970s, the ty on college campuses and in life. long history of eminent domain city bulldozed 3.25 acres on Bank The lecture, The Hierarchy of usage in New London, which, the Street, which to this day sit empty. Culture as the Barrier to candidates alleged, has been a histo- As a result of repeated failure in Democratic Pluralism, was centered ry of deception and failure. The I attempts to achieve economic devel- on the idea that the perception of New London Party, which boasts "culture" in society limits our views five candidates, hopes to defeat cur- SEE EMINENT DOMAIN because it causes us to divide our" rent members of the Democrat-dom- Continued oa Page 6 world into "ours" vs. "everybody else's". This dichotomy refuses to allow us to see cultures as unique Students Assist With and wonderful in their own right, but instead, as lumped together in the category of "ethnic." PHOTO BY ELIZABETH MITCHELL Katrina Clean-Up Primarily, Professor Duster dis- The Connecticut College Dance Club held its first show of the semester Thursday through Saturday evenings in the dance studio on the third cussed the Assimilation Theory. floor of Cro. The show, which was dedicated 10 the victims of recent hurricanes in the Gulf region, is entirely student run, and each of the 13 By JOANNA GILLIA food and supplies, bagging beans According to the theory, an individ- dances is choreographed by students. and rice, cooking for the 100+ vol- ual "adopts" the language, religion, associate news editor unteers, unloading trucks, or going etc. of the group to which they wish relating to our notion of "cultural ty. Also, Duster addressed any sub- propose questions like Professor out into the neighborhood and clean- to "belong," Moreover, the indivld- hierarchy." In the end, Duster jects that the students or faculty Duster's: do we want assimilation or As Fall Break descended on ing up debris." The students were ual also goes through the five stages sought to expound npon in their members were unclear about. pluralism? Do we want one uniform Connecticut College, most students accompanied by the CC Chaplain of diversity, which consist of: detrimental relationships to demo- The lecture on democratic plu- and harmonized society, or would were eagerly preparing to head Randy Bond as well as Scott Intolerance, Tolerance, Acceptance, cratic pluralism. ralism was a definite must, especial- we rather an equally harmonious home for a weekend of rest, relax- McEver, the director of student life. Appreciation, and Mutual A ten-minute round of question ly for a campus that prides itself on society with the added spice of each ation and of course, mom's home The students and staff were also Enhancement. Also, Duster and answer followed Professor diversity. Moreover, the lecture culture? cooking. However, four Conn stu- joined by Austin Evers and Stephen addressed the concepts of the "sav- Duster's lecture, which opened the pointed out that in our society we dents gave up their weekend of well Woodard, ministers from the New age" versus the "civilized," and gave floor to various questions about the tend to lnmp groups together. As a deserved relaxation in order to assist London Collegiate Ministry. some anthropological background pros and cons of a pluralistic socie- result, we must force ourselves to victims of Hurricane Katrina in The trip was essentially the brain • Biloxi, Mississippi. child of Reverend Randy Bond, the WCNI Transfers Ownership to College From October 13th-16th four Protestant Chaplain at Connecticut students, Russell Chase 01', Jackie College. Reverend Bond lived in By JOANNA GILLIA Bryant, Samantha Couture and New Orleans for five years and was However, as of 1990, the Board was which is composed of five members Specifically, the Board of Directors Lindsey Roethe 08', traveled to connected to a church in Jackson, associate news editor restructured, leaving it under the of the Connecticut College faculty will be responsible for overseeing Biloxi on a mission trip in order to Mississippi. Through his connection control of Connecticut College stu- and staff. the station's operations, and help residents rebuild their homes with the church in Jackson, Bond Most Connecticut College stu- dents. Carey noted that the transfer finances. Most importantly, the and their lives after the devastation learned of a program to aid hurricane dents are well aware that the College posed problems, because "legally, directors will make sure that the sta- caused by Hurricane Katrina. victims through the Bay Vista has its own student run radio station, the responsibilities and liabilities of tion is complying with all Federal According to Lindsey Rothe 08, "the Baptist Church, located in Biloxi, WCNl 90.9. In fact, on any given the corporation and the broadcast The chair of the Board of and State broadcasting regulations. main goals of the trip were to just go night, many students tune into 90.9 license rested with the student board Directors, Connecticut Milstone was quick to point out down there and help in any way we SEE CLEAN-UP EM. to hear their favorite CC dee- members." College Dean of Student that this new Board of Directors will could, whether it be passing out jays and hosts play the hottest new Ms. Carey cited various reasons Life David 'Milstone, not interfere with the student run continued all page 6 tracks. for the transfer, including legal and noted in a recent press aspects of the station. In fact, What many students do not financial concerns. In an interview, release "the radio sta- Milstone sees the transfer as aiding know is that as of October l st, 2005, Carey thoroughly explained the tion's non-commercial, the students in establishing more College Continues the station gained a new sort of inde- dilemma stating "we saw the radio independent p'rogram- independence. pendence. According to Patricia station as a valuable educational and ming format will remain Carey added, "A student broad- Carey, Secretary of the College and co-curricular activity for stu- largely unchanged, casting club has been formed with Search For DOCC Vice President for College dents ... but if the radio station was thanks to strong sup£ort responsibility for the station's day- Relations, the station was trans- not managed properly it reflected form the community. to-day operations and program- By HALEY HOFMANN ferred to the college's possession badly on the College. ming." In addition, Carey empha- poration of diversity into a position and will be controlled and moni- Also, students began to under- sized that students wishing to staff writer of power. Also, the combination tored by the Connecticut College stand the legal responsibilities and become involved with the Student would discourage the creation of Community Radio (CCCR). liabilities they had as directors of Apparently, abont $25,000 was Broadcasting Club can contact the The search to fill the position of another figurehead office. Since the 1970's the station has CCBA ... they wanted to find a way raised during the spring 2005 President, Katri Linnamaa or the Dean of the College Community The selection committee consist- been licensed and overseen by an to shed these responsibilities while fundraising marathon in order to Office of Student Life. continued last Friday, at a meeting in ed of both faculty and staff, along unaffiliated, non-stock corporation, maintaining their lead role in pro- support the station. Many Connecticut College stu- the Ernst Common Room of with agents from the J. Roberts Connecticnt College Broadcasting gramming." The CCCR's new Board of dents, as well as local community Blaustein. The brand new position, Agency, Derek Duplessy and Nancy Association (CCBA). Originally, As of late, the radio station, Directors will be responsible for the members, tune in to WCNl, which which comes with the title of Senior Martin, with Cathy Stock as Chair. CCBA's board consisted of the WCNl 90.9 FM, is officially under upkeep of the station. In general, the can be heard throughout southeast- Diversity Officer, was created with President of the College, faculty the control of the CCCR. The CCCR CCCR will monitor and manage the ern Connecticut. the thought that combining the two SEE SEARCH CONTINUES members, and the President of SGA. is governed by a Board of Directors, station similarly to CCBA. positions would allow for the incor- coatinued on page 6 NEWS ISPORTS A&E
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2 • OCTOBB' 28, 2005 • TRB COLLEGEVOICE EDITORIAL&OPINION yote in Upcoming Election ~~------~~~QUINNIPIAC U: Over the next few days it will be more and more apparent that the election season is upon us New London - and yes, we are members of this city. We have already seen banners and flyers make their way around the city. Although they are only local elections, they still act as a RAVE REVIEWS FOR OUR MBA wkrocosm for the wider democratic process present in this country when they are held The Quinnipiac University School of Business MBA program co~tinues to November 8th. prepare business professionols for the realities of management III global, technology-driven work environments in specializations such as: TH'emain issue making its mark this year has been eminent domain. The Kelo vs. New London decision, authored by the Supreme Court's more liberal judges, allows for private property to • MBA WITH CONCENTRATIONS IN ACCOUNTING, CIS, FINANCE, be itaken away and given to private hands, in the name of economic development. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING • MBA - CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANAlYSTe TRACK Regardless of what you think of this decision, Conn students have a chance to get involved in • MBA IN HEAlTHCARE MANAGEMENT these City Council and other board elections by helping out favorite candidates and participat- ir/g in the democratic process of this city. We are not just students at Connecticut College and Conn isn't an institution inside a vacuum. It is a part of a community and it is time that "down- OUR TOP 10 town New London" wasn't just some catchy phrase used by Student Life in their orientation. ':':''1'' GRADUATE MAJORS: J To the College's credit, there has been improvement in strengthening the links between Conn MBA, Physician Assistant, 1 students and New London. They have a program for freshmen, and they have run some stories Interactive Communications, <;>I'studentsdoing something in New London on the website. However there is still more that can be done. Teaching, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular/Cell Biology, We recognize that at times the College does a lot and the situation stays the same. This is why Journalism, Nursing, Conn students need to get engaged with the politics of this town and not plead apathy. "~ ., , Computer Information Systems, W;;:cannot allow New London to be a disconnected city. We see New London everyday on this Accounting campus, whether it is staff, faculty, or even community members attending events. We need to show the same level of interest in New London. 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TUR COLLBGRVOleR • OeToRRR 28, 2005 • 3 OPINION WITHDRAWN! NOTHING NEW PNDER THE SUN NIIQIIl AMARENDRA IYENGAR. OUT IN RIGHT FIELD YON! fREEMAN • OCCUPIED TERRITORY Harriet Miers has withdrawn her nominee is announced. The longer "When someone says he is going recognizes the Zionist regime will sador and told him no one had a nominanon to the Supreme Court pened. Does a country calling for President Bush waits to replace to kill you - believe him" - basically recognize that the Islamic right to speak that way." The French the destruction of another country and President Bush has reluctantl; Miers, the longer Sandra Day Holocaust survivor world has been defeated." minister was "shocked." I am sur- deserve to be accorded diplomatic ~ccepted her decision to do so. This O'Connor sits on the Supreme In response to this speech, stu- prised that he has never heard such recognition? And this isn't SPOOl,) IS a superb development for the Court. For those who appreciate a In front of 3000 students this dents chanted "death to America and language from Iran before. It is all crazy remark by a small organiza- Constitution and for the country. principled approach to the week Iranian President Mahmoud death to Israel." Moreover, the con- over their airwaves. tion. Iran is a large, oil-rich country Many conservatives, myself includ- Constitution (whether "liberal" or Alunadinejad called for the destruc- ference gave a stage to other special The onl y reason these words which is developing nuclear ed, have been calling for Miers to "conservative"), the extension of her tion of Israel. The conference, titled guests, such as the Hamas represen- bother the Europeans is because it is weapons. withdraw or tenure is a bad thing, as she has no "The world tative in Iran who called Israel a easier when Iran is working towards The United Nations is guilty of be with- solid set of principles whatever. without "cancer" needing removal. this goal without making special this too. Does a member of the UN, d raw n O'Connor announced her retirement Zionism," had Although Iran's aims with declarations, so that the French and who is calling for the elimination p( almost since on July I, and now, nearly three two goals: regards to Israel have been well others can roll their eyes with igno- another member, deserve a scat in the begin- months later, we still do not even first, to get the known, as evidenced through their rance while according recognition to the General Assembly? Of course ning of this have' a nominee for her seat on the Islamic world support, arming and training of ter- the anti-Semitic, murderous Islamic not. I guess the UN thinks Iran's S 0 r r y Court. Time is of the essence. to be more rorists in Palestinian Authority terri- regime. As expected, however, the remarks are in the spirit of the .~N: episode, and Some liberals have begun to united in the tory, public declarations by the Iranians "clarified" these words Charter. You can add this black note it seems that claim that Miers' withdrawal proves quest to Islamic regime have not been heard soon after, saying the Iranian to the long list of fallacies the 1J,N conserva- that President Bush is overly behold- destroy Israel, since the time of Khomeni. During President quoted Khomeni and that continues to expose (most faruously tives' oppo- en to the so-called extremists of the and second, to bring fear to those the first Gulf War, Saddam Hussein Iran meant that Israel was not a a few years ago, with Libya as a sition to Miers has finally gotten "religious right." WJ1ile President who recognize Israel or who call for made similar remarks about lighting democracy because it" didn't give member of the Human Righ'fS through to President Bush. Bush owes much to the religious Israel to be recognized." Israel on fire, when he ordered his rights to its minorities. I guess Commission and Iran as a member My hope is that all Republicans, right (who, after all, got him re- ''The creation of the State of forces to launch SCUD missiles at everyone can go back to sticking of the Disarmament Committee). conservative or moderate, can "kiss elected), Miers' withdrawal says less Israel was an aggressive move, and her. their heads in the sand again. Militant Islam continues to grqyv and make up" in the wake of this about the sway of conservatives than the Islamic nation will not allow the One Russian leader said the What this speech should have around the world, but instead of the spat, and unite behind the next nom- it does about the quality of the nom- enemy to live amongst it.. .. The speech was "inadmissible," while done instead was cause the free world mounting itself to fight, it inee, whoever he or she is. However, inee. Thus, I earnestly hope that Zionist regime was established in Austria completely rejected the world to at least forcefully act in continues in many ways to deny lhe this is very dependent on the indi- President Bush will leam from this the heart of the Islamic world remarks. Tony Blair said he was defense of Israel's right to exist problem, choosing instead to act as a vidual chosen by President Bush. experience and not attempt to send ... there is no doubt that the new "revolted." Spain, Canada, the US, diplomatically. It is disgusting that paper tiger. The free world needs to Conservatives hope he will pick another mediocre "stealth" nominee wave of attacks [terrorism] in EU, and UN all joined with similar not one country has cut off relations organize its own conference - "The someone with better qualifications to the Senate. Palestine will erase this stain from remarks. The French Foreign with Iran. Iran continues to have world without militant Islam," - with and a more readily apparent conser- Sending a qualified, conservative the face of the Islamic world. Israel Minister, currently on a visit to diplomatic relations with states such Iran high on the agenda. Iran's dan- vative philosophy, but after being nominee to the Senate might well must be wiped off the map. Anyone Israel, said, "I was shocked by the as Britain, France, Austria, and gerous, murderous, militant ideoto- blindsided by Harriet Miers, we do result in a knock-down, drag-out who recognizes Israel will bum in words of the Iranian president and I Germany and you can find Iranian gy, coupled with its nuclear prcc not really know what to expect any- fight between the Santorums and the fire of the opposing Islamic was offended greaily. I condemned assets in the mentioned countries gram, must be sent to an unmarked more. Schumers of the Senate. However, world, and any Islamic leader who his words, called the Iranian ambas- operating as if nothing had hap- grave and not given a pass. As I noted some weeks ago, if with a Republican majority in the President Bush strongly desires to Senate and a conservative in the place a woman on the Court, there White House, there has not been, in THE IRAQI CONSTITUTION are several women with excellent the past 40 years, a better opportuni- qualifications who would be strong ty to win that fight, and thus reshape nominees. Miers was not among the Court in a more conservative them, but Priscilla Owen, Janice mold. On October 25th, Iraqi officials still does not address the main problems and con- their theocratic government. More efforts need to Rogers Brown, Edith Jones, and Miers missed the mark, but the announced that the proposed Iraqi constitution tention amongst the Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish be made in order to accommodate the Surini Edith Clement certainly are. In addi- window of opportunity still exists passed, which will lead to parliamentary elections people. The constitution does not deal with the minority and ensure an equal distribution of oil tion, several men would fit the bill, for President Bush. As evidenced by this coming December. Although the Bush creation of the federal system and what to do with wealth and civil rights before anyone should be including a number of men who are the results of the 2004 election, administration is hopeful that this is a step in the the country's oil resources. The majority of these hopeful about increased stability in Iraq. from racial minority groups! They Americans want conservative jus- direction of stability and an eventual withdrawing oil reserves are within the Shiite and Kurdish These potential destabilizing effects arc in, should be considered as well. tices on the Supreme Court. On sec- of our troops, I see no reason to be optimistic. areas and the creation of the federal state leaves direct conflict with the current administrations Almost as important as who the ond thought, President Bush must The; passing of the constitution actuaJJy leaves the possibility open for the Kurdish and Shiite insistence that the adoption of the constitution nominee turns out to be is when the give them one. open many avenues that could lead to greater population to dominate the oil industry (oil rev- marks the turning point in Iraqi conflict. The instability and even full blown ethnic civil war. enues are approximately 90 percent of Iraq's administration wants to make you believe Illa\ FEEDBACKTO FEEDBACK The constitution itself was almost defeated by GOP) and subsequently prosper while the Sunni things are looking up, when our military presence the Sunni Arab minority. It is true that the con- populations would be impoverished. The initial in Iraq will need to be maintained for a long time ANDREW MEYER • I IlAVE ADD stitution was approved by 79 percent oft the vot- draft constitution allowed the federal states to and the worst is yetto come. It was just recently This week, J'd like to respond to reply to it. I'm not sure what the for- ers; however, three provinces in Iraq voted against keep large amounts of the oil revenues for them- announced that the death count of American 'sol- the feedback several comments have mat will be yet. .. possibly one e- it. One of the provinces did not meet the two- selves and give little to the central government. diers in Iraq is over the 2,000 mark, and more me' gotten lately. What is this called? mail a week, possibly a column once thirds opposition threshold to be regarded as one Although it has not been completely worked out dieing each day. This, along with the huge Am I giving feedback to feedback? a month that's nothing but responses of three provinces needed to block the passing of exactly which areas would be given autonomy, it amounts of money spent on the war would make Does that mean the feed is back in its to e-mails, possibly something else. the constitution. is certain that the Shiite majority and Kurdish almost anyone agree that the Iraq i war has been a original hands? And if the feed is lf you actually expected me to have This disapproval is overly represented populations will push for a federal system with complete disaster. No one can argue that Sadllam cookies, can I have it back again? some idea what I was doing, I'm amongst the Sunni population, which make up the minimal oil revenue redistribution. Even if the was not an awful tyrannical dictator, but there are: Anyway, the last two columns have gonna go out on a limb and guess majority of the current insurgents in Iraq. The Sunnis mobilized in the National Assembly, they worse problems in the world which still are nOL generated two questions from many you aren't a regular reader. Anyway, large opposition vote came through even with may not be able to block the efforts of the Shiites being addressed. people, so I thought I'd answer them because this is a school-run paper, many Sunni Arabs boycotting the elections, and and Kurds. The Bush administration consistently down- here so you'll all stop asking me. . we have to set a few ground rules the UN confirming electoral fraud in favor of the Attacks by the Sunni insurgency have been plays the increasing hostilities and lack of stabil- When I wrote The Tier System, I here: constitution. increasing at an alarming rate since the beginning ity in the country. The administration talks about failed to realize the fact that appar- Rule number one of Meyer's The constitution was mainly written by the of the occupation. If a governmental system were the training of Iraqi army, which the military ently every damn person who read it mailbag: Do not talk about Meyer's Shiite and Kurdish population, therefore best put into place that effectively made Sunnis a sec- itself says is too small and not sufficiently trained would come up to me within the next mailbag. reflecting their interests. Many Sunnis are now ond class ethnicity, the groundwork for ethnic to take matters into their own hands. Something week and ask "So, which level of 2) All e-mails should be sent to mobilizing to vote in the coming December elec- conflict and civil war would be laid. Tensions needs to be done to end this conflict because DOW friend am I?" I'm going to pass this awmey, and they MUST come from tions in order to institute changes to the constitu- amongst ethnicities are already high, and this will that we are there, leaving would only create a ...-- -, one off to your Conn account (filters will block tion itself. The recently approved constitution only make matters worse. potentially dangerous failed state like that ot my brother, non-Conn addresses ... so if you usu- fails to establish a framework for specifics on the Other points of contention that could lead to Afghanistan which led to the rise of AI Qaeda. who has aJJy use an AOL one or something, governmental structure. Working out the conflict are the rights of women and minority Staying, however, wiJl only lead to increased informed make sure you send it from the Conn specifics of the state structure will be the job of populations. Also, many Sunnis fear that a feder- casualties and spending. The Bush administra me that the one instead.) the National Assembly. al Shiite state could turn into a theocracy from tion got us into this mess, and it's time to giv correct 3) The subject line must read Even though the constitution was adopted, it influence by Iran's heavily Shiite population and someone else a chance to get us out of it. response is "College Voice." Other topics will "none of automatically be deleted. WORKING ASSETS WIRELESS: SAVING THE WORLD, ONE MINUTE AT A TIME them, you're 4) No threatening/insulting e- not my mails. CoRNEliUS lIARDENBERGH. ENVIRONMENTAL COLUMNIST friend, ass- Most importantly, 5) Make it hole." So, anyone thinking of asking funny. lf I wanted to read something h.t the future, be warned that you boring, I'd open one of my class I just got a new phone last important. These categories include which the Conn chapter recently sticking out to break off and it's a ~on' t appreciate the response. textbooks for the first time, but right week, and it's totally sweet. Not many heavy-hitting non-profits. The held Love Your Body Week (which flip-phone, so I don't call people :. Second, last week's column (if now, the pages are nice and neat and only does this ACLU, for instance, works to ensure was a wild success, I might add). from my pocket. The credit card hall ¥ou can call it that. .. maybe "collec- non-wrinkled, and I'm worried that one actually our civil liberties, and once helped The Organic Consumers Association no annual fee. 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Planned Parenthood is which is very competitively priced songs since Michael Jackson was business cards I've been passing tmt some funny joke to go with it, but you do buy these things, money not only a loud advocate for a (I'm paying $20/month less for l\iack), or 2) you pay me fiv~ doll";S. still have the right cell phone lllIW- from your purchase goes to a good woman's right to choose, it also has practically the same plan I've had But, seriously, good news If you re since I had the idea, I forgot what it ber On them. If you don't hay or cause. it's own health ctinics for that pur- the past 2 years), I % of all the one of the people asking: I have was. My bad. want a cell phone, that's even bet: . For those of you who've felt tired There are fifty charities, pose in areas where the option is not money that I pay goes to these char- decided to open up a mailbag. Thmk Same goes for credit cards. 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BY Gilzde Erdeniz playing with firecrackers, are all a Amidst the stress of late night staff writer part of the traditional celebration. rehearsals, show director and Diwali also marks the beginning of Cultural Chair of CCASA Priyanka The tenth anniversary of the Hindu New Year. For the last ten Gupta '06 called it quits last Sunday OCASA's Annual Diwali Dinner is years, CCASA (Connecticut night after the first all-cast showing. j~t around the corner and it's the College Asian/American Student Following Gupta's decision to ~test topic on campus. Everyone Association) has produced the resign from the position of director, ta!
BY.CLAIRE DOWD tion of Napoleon and his llama was a little too much for me to handle. from Maladroit, Brian Bell (guitarist) played "Smile," and Pat Wilsontdrum- staff writer The pain I endured during Hot Hot Heat was magnified by the fact that I was mer) played guitar and sang "Photograph," both from Weezer (Green .' ., dying to see Weezer. My friend had text messaged me before the show say- Album). While Pat Wilson was playing guitar, Rivers got behind the drum-. ing, "I hope Weezer melts your face!" And, indeed there was extreme face- kit! I had no idea he could play the drums, and I still don't think he can play melting action. Therefore, I have developed a list of five reasons why very well, but these switch-ups left me pleasantly surprised and excited. Weezer, and especially Rivers Cuomo. are super cool.. 5. The final reason Weezer is super cool is because the show was heart- 1. Rivers was very disgruntled looking. He had bed head, it looked like stoppingly thrilling. They only played a couple of songs from their newest he had just woken up from an intense nap, and showering did not seem to be release Make Believe, including their hit "Beverly Hills," but they played one of his priorities. He was also wearing a hoodie, jeans, and canary-yel- tons of classic songs from Weezer (Blue Album). Songs from Weezer (Green low Chuck Taylors. This was super cool because he gave off the "I'm in a Album) were in the set as well, and the band also covered the Foo Fighter's rock band, 1 don't care" attitude-pure rock 'n' roll. "Big Me." 2. Rivers was completely in the zone. He was totally into his perform- Weezer was a tough act to follow, but I think the Foo Fighters held their ance and his band mates. It was obvious that they were having a great time own, mainly because Dave Grohl has a complete conunand of the stage and on stage together. When 1 saw them at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC, they ultimate rock star credo, due to his Nirvana fame. They opened the show were barely connecting with each other, and Rivers was very stoic. Given with the excellent "In Your Honor" from their newest release of the same thatRolling Stone wrote that the band hated each other in a recent feature, it name. The band also played "The Best of You" and "DOA," both singles was great to see them jam together and have fun. from In Your Honor, but 1 was really looking forward to songs from The 3. Rivers was schmoozing the crowd, Vegas style! Weezer normally Color and the Shape (a fantastic album). 1 was treated to a few, including doesn't communicate with the audience, and Rivers typically says things "My Hero" and "Up in Arms." The band encored with the gorgeous like. "Thatwas cool," or "Thatrocked." But this show was a completely dif- "Everlong" and the thrasher "Monkey Wrench." ferent story. Rivers busted out childhood stories, told us to say "hi" to his The best thing about Foo Fighters' set was that Dave Grohl is as cool as mom who was present, and the other band members said where they were he seems in interviews and on TV. He,was hilarious, telling stories about the from. Cuomo explained how they met and formed Weezer. They then band's songs and the members. He can also scream like nobody's business. launched into "El Scorcho" from Pinkerton, their sophomore release that The band had a couple of surprises up their sleeves, including a guitar per- was a critical and commercial failure but later developed a cult following. It formance by the drummer, Taylor Hawkins, which only meant one thing: also happens to be my personal favorite album. "El Scorcho" was hands Dave Grohl played drums! And every second was incredible because, for down the best performance of the night because Rivers was walking around most fans, it seems only right that Dave be on the drums. the stage with just a microphone and was dancing and acting out the lyrics, I am still shocked that Foozer (my affectionate nickname for Weezer/Foo which was so incredibly out of character, and therefore, makes Rivers super Fighters) came to dreary Bridgeport. It was a truly memorable night in a cool. place I avoid after dark. 4. All the other members played and sang a song that they normally would not have been the lead on. Scott Shriner (bassist) played "Dope Nose"
DEPECHE MODE, each been "the best Depeche Mode overwhelmed by effects. possible. I heard they signed to sem- album since Violator," but it appears My favorite tool for mocking my inal punk label Epitaph, saw lhe PERSfl3CTIVES their reasons have less to do with the SLOWED DOWN sister's love of Depeche Mode was video for "Trying to Find a Balance" band's musical progression and more bursting into "Personal Jesus" as on MTV2, and heard that they were to do with short term memory loss. IN MUSIC By BEN FISHER loudly as possible in public places. the kings of emo-rap. None of this However, all of us are in agreement With this album I get the feeling that (especially the latter claim) con- the alternative perspective on this one point: Depeche Mode's I won't be able to do that. I've vinced me that the duo was worth FERDINAND So MUCH BETTER THE SECOND TIME latest, Playing the Angel, is not only always admired Depeche Mode, but my ears. But after having limited the best album since Violator, but the inevitable campiness of their Atmosphere for fear of actually lik- By PAUL DRYDEN I am tempted to write a review of one that could have the power to heavily synthesized songs was ripe ing them, I have since disregarded an O.A.R. or Guster album or some match it. with comic material. This album can this presumption thanks to their new the collegerock perspective other piece of musical rubbish that The band's style is evolving into and should be appreciated without album You Can't Imagine How appeals to those pop-collared masses something more modern, a sound snickering, so enjoy. Much Fun We're Having. Two of last semester's most pop- noticed by music magazine Reiix, as from outside of Boston to teach Paul closer to the Faint or Sun Shine (two The album is an ode to the old ular acts, Throwback and they were dubbed a "band on the to STAY OFF MY TURF for his next bands heavily inspired by Depeche school without coming off annoy- Speechwriters LLC, will be return- verge." The magazine praised column lest he feel the full brunt of Mode), but on Valium. They don't ATMOSPHERE: ingly nostalgic like all those groups ing. to Cro's Nest next Friday Throwback for its "rich, melodic my musical snobbery defecating all feel like some has-been trying to who can't seem to drop the whole November 4th, as part of the weekly songs laced with strong hooks and over his pathetic genre. But would UNIMAGINEABLE FUN reconnect with a lost audience. This "Four Elements" bit. It's a record Friday Nights Live concert series. sparkling instrumental work." that be the nice thing to do? Probably album is very different from what BY TRISTAN O'DONNELL that makes for energetic, introspec- Throwback met at McGill Speechwriters LLC is a four not. He seems like a nice guy. Maybe we've seen before. It is a slower tive, and humorous iconoclastic hip- University in Montreal in early piece acoustic-rock band from L.A. I'll blindside him later in the year. album, eloquently layered, with the !lip hop perspective hop. The album's title refers to the 2002. Originally an acoustic trio, the Meeting at Pomona College in Wait and see. Instead I'm going to haunting songs that merge together various personal hardships associat- band added bassist Dee Perusse in Claremont, Misha Chell am and talk about something more appropri- with almosfnone of the dance-poppi- ed with life on the road, including 2003. They spent their first couple Dave Lowensohn formed the band ate to Halloween: things that come ness that defined their earlier work. Atmosphere are questionably the addiction, insomnia, and emotional 'years playing the local campus bar as an acoustic dno in 2001. Touring back from the dead! most favored independent hip-hop burden. In spite of these large con- circuit in Montreal. Emerging from the country for several years, they Well, maybe it would be better artists among college students (The cepts, Slug manages to retain a sar- that vibrant music scene, world- did not become a full band until not to say "dead" but rather "things Roots come to mind but, of course, dllnic wit without coming off as con- renowned for its indie rock, early 2005. Adding Nitzan Lumer that you thought were dead." I am they signed to Geffen, a major descending. He's a down to earth b- Throwback proved to be a unique on drums and Jack Mahaffy on bass, talking about Depeche Mode. Most label). Atmosphere, comprised of boy who cites both Big Daddy Kane export. But their harmony-based the band's sound progressed from people associate Depeche Mode with emcee Slug and producer Ant, res- and Tom Waits as influences, acoustic rock was embraced imme- laidback Jack Johnson-type folk- their rambunctious 80s single "I Just onate especially with white audi- rhyming unflinchingly about his diately by the New England college pop to a fresh, full, and funky rock. Can't Get Enough" or with their sig- ences who, for the 1110Stpart, are popularity, trends, former lovers, rock scene. Last fall, they released "An unholy fusion of Nick Drake nature 1990 album Violator which intimidated by the notion that hip- even mullets. Ant's production is their debut album, Border Crossing. and the Red Hot Chili Peppers," is a featured the infamous "Policy of hop is a black art form. This intimi- lush with old school breaks and sam- Returning to Montreal, pretty fitting description. Truth" and "Person"alJesus." Yet, dation compels a great number of ples, and maintains high energy con- Throwback found that their fan base Last year, Speechwriters Depeche Mode is one of those bands these white connoisseurs of hip-hop sistently from start to finish, making increased while the band toured the released their debut LP, The Bull that everyone thinks has broken up, to find comfort in the more uncon- for a surprising new personal states. Packing one of the city's most Moose After Party. The album was and people are inevitably surprised ventional music of Jedi Mind Tricks favorite. respected music halls for their big recorded over a period of four days that they have consistently been or any of the past rap acts booked for Album Standouts: "Panic hometown show, they quickly in January 2004. It showcases their releasing albums every few years. Friday Nights Live. This hrand of Attack," "Watch OUl," "Say Hey became a favorite for locals. With insanely clever lyrical prowess, as The albums are decent, but, just Even the more upbeat (and in my hip-hop. along with its disillusioned There," "Pour Me Another." the recent addition of fellow McGill well as tight musicianship, high- in the way that people forget opinion best) songs on the album, white listeners, forces me to steer classmate, Dave Cohen, on keys, lighted by lapsteel guitar and sharp Depeche Mode still exists, they tend "John the Revelator," "A Pain That clear of unfamiliar white rappers and and regular gigging in New York vocal harmonies. to forget each new album once the I'm Used To," and the current single stick to the early days of Rawkus City, Boston, and Burlington, So come out and see two of the next one comes out. My sister, a "Precious," still retain this subdued Records and the current Definitive Throwback's live show has begun to best rising young acts in the college fanatical fan, as well as most critics quality. It works very well with Jux roster. turn heads throughout the Northeast. rock scene, both just eginning to have i?sisted that Songs 6!f Faith and David Gahan's meUifluo~s voice. Atmosphere, as you cal'. surmise, Therr rising popularitj: was recenUy hit their musical stride~ Devotion, Ultra, and Jiciter have which is most powerful when it is not was a group I avoided as"much as '"
d =: - - s: 4 THE COLLEGE VOrCE' OCTOEER 28, 2005 • 5 ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT Good Luck with Latest Flick Apple's Latest Album is an ~C~~I~~~~N:~S, senior staff writer david strathalrn patricia clarkSOn george clooney Extraordinary Comeback !f one were to look back on George Clooney's career jeff daniels and try to pinpoint the moment at which he went from robert downey Jr. By LAUREN NORDSIEK b~g a mediocre actor - one, in fact, who nearly frank langella staff writer destroyed the Batman franchise - to being one of the most talented actors around, it would be a task difficult It's been six years since Fiona Apple has released an to complete. There is no doubt, however, that that goodnight. album, aud it has been worth the wait. Her much- moment did occur, as George Clooney is presently one and, good luck. delayed new CD, Extraordinary Machine, is just anoth- of the most versatile entertainers in Hollywood. er example of how talented she really is. The album was Moreover, his newest film, Good Night and Good Luck, apparently shelved at first by Sony record executives, deserves credit as his best work to date. The film stars who told Fiona that they didn't see a hit in any of her David Straithaim as Edward R. Murrow, the CBS new songs. After hearing this, Apple decided that her anchorman who in the 1950's made it his personal mis- music career was over and quit the business. sion to expose Senator Joseph McCarthy's absurd hunt Luckily for her, an early cut of Extraordinary for communists in America. Machine was leaked on the Internet, allowing fans to , Expertly directed by Clooney, who also plays download and listen to the album. After hearing about Murrow's producer in the film, Good Night succeeds on Sony's rejection of the album, fans started the group a number of levels. Most of all, the film is a showcase "Free Fiona" and were set on having the album resigned for a brilliant performance from Straithairn who cap- and released. Huudreds of actual apples were boxed and tures the gravity of fighting the governmeut and the sent to Sony Studios in New York City last January in necessity of heroism in an age of heresy with great matography. protest of the shelving of Extraordinary Machine. Sony, sophistication. The film also serves as a relevant com- Due critique of the film that must be registered as well as Apple took notice. Sony decided to allow the mentary on the power of media, which by all means is is the simplicity of the plot. Though the story is based album to be reproduced, and Apple agreed to dust off her stronger than ever today. While today's media is purely on true events, more so than most "based on" stories, piano and return to the studio. A new producer and new seusatioual and has lost almost all touch with the respon- one can't help but feel that the film is very one-sided. mixing of the songs helped Extraordinary Machine sibilities it should bear, the audience leaves the film feel- Clooney employs actual footage of McCarthy rather debut at number seven on the charts the first week it was ing that the media was at one time and can again be a than casting that role, and while that device enforces a released. force for good. It shows that noble determination cou- sense of realism, .ir robs the audience of understanding Extraordinary Machine is filled with Apple's usual pled with public image holds the potential for valiant what was happening outside the studio at the time. We jazzy piano skills but still gives a new sound, different results. are given no insight into McCarthy's response to his from her earlier albums, "Tidal" and "When the Pawn." Equally as important as the film's message or attackers outside a brief recorded interview. However, in Some songs, such as "Better Version of Me" contain acting is the film's production. George Clooney cap- the end, the one side of the story that the audience does Apple's classic, powerful lyrics while "0' Sailor" gives tures the essence of early television with vivid diligence. experience is poignant and daring, and it stands as an listeners a peek into her usually hidden sensitive side. the album up the charts, what makes it so unforgettable The viewer is immersed in the film's sets in much the important piece of art that is no less relevant today than Even if you downloaded the album before it was is the talent aud passion of Apple that can be heard in same, way that Saving Private Ryan drew viewers on to its subject was fifty years ago. If it wasn't released too released, it's worth going out and buying because the every song. If you haven't been a fan of her before, this the battlefield. There is a seuse of legitimacy that comes early to be remembered in January, watch for this film to sougs from the internet and on the album souud very dif- is a perfect chance to check out what you've been miss- with the thoroughness of Cloouey's direction and cine- be on the Oscar ballots. ferent. The CD also has a bouus DVD side that coutains ing. videos of live performances from this album and also from past albums. While the anticipation and hype sur- Life is calling. rounding Extraordinary Machine has helped skyrocket Hovv far vvill you go? Anthony J's Serves Up Delectable Peace Corps vvillbe on campus on October 26. Corne learn more and meet Andrevv Burtless, Peace Corps Dishes in Chic Bistro Atmosphere seafood scampi, where you actually cook the food your- recruiter and returned volunteer. By RYAN HAWKINS self on a (surprise, surprise!) hot rock. 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It is a great value for vvvvvv.peacecorps.gov ing first course. The plates arrive in all differeut shapes the quality of food you get, but also a place I would and sizes, but all are art forms iu their own right. reserve for special occasions or parent visits. Highly rec- Sizzling next to me is Anthony 1's true original, hot rock ommended.
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InfonnatiOlt Office of International Programs, I M"d Wal', Bronxville, NY 10108.5999 (SPO) 813-4;;J, slcaway@sarah!awrence.,duor "isitusat www, 6 • OcTOBER 28, 2005 • THE COLLEGE VOICE Camelympics In Review Common Hour Lecture Reflects on By CHRIS BUONINCONTRI months of rigorous training, all for watching the movie I Love Skip!" Slave Trade in New London staff writer naught!" He then went on to bang squealed Stephen Bright of his head against the wall repeatedly Marshall, "And that movie is pure By YALIDY MATOS ----~---.. The dust gradually settled, the for several minutes. When he came cinematic gold!" balls stopped flying, the cries of to, he added: "Perhaps tonight I'll Many of the day's events went staff writer heated battle became but a distant take out my frustrations on the off without a hitch. Connect Four, murmur, and the UNO cards were fridge and bottle ... " although frightfully heated at its On Wednesday, October 26th, Anne Farrow, a put back into their small cardboard Heartwarming stories like this, peak, was won for the second year in reporter for the Hartford Courant came to Connecticut box as the 10th annual Camelympics however, are rarely without their a row by a resident from the Plex. College to speak during the common hour. Her primary officially came to a close this past respective dark sides. An inside Perhaps the most intense event of intent was to discuss the slave trade in New London in Saturday, October 22nd. source, anonymously referring to the gamut, however, was dodgeball. the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. With the competition so intense, himself as "Bluntman,' has put forth Ryan Bartro reportedly sprained his Farrow began by discussing the growth of her inter- it was hard to imagine that anyone accusations that the end results of non-throwing wrist just seconds est in New London's slave trade. Her interest in the dorm would allow their team to the competitions were hopelessly after the start of the match, upon get- trade began she came across an 80 page log of a man accept failure. Vet in the end, the skewed. According to the statement, ting clobbered by a well-executed named Sam, a navigator and one of the slave traders of very nature of Camelympics certain competitors allegedly foam ball from the opposing team. New London. After reading the log, Farrow described 'demanded a single winner: this year, ditched their own hopeless teams in In addition, many of the players how she started to think about the history of New that winner was Hamilton. With order to bolster the ranks of their regretted their belligerent drunken London and of course, her home state, Connecticut. their flamboyant uniforms in tatters, friends' dorms. "I'm tellin' you, actions the following morning. During her talk, Farrow commented on how most the team mounted the pedestal at the there were ringers in the football, Michael Shreve commented: "I people believe that the North did not have slaves and dance on Saturday night, claiming hockey, and 4xl00 relay events, and would like to apologize to the appro- was, for the most part, a primary actor in America's abo- their place as the first place victors due to this the scores have been priate referees concerning my litionist movement. However, as Farrow pointed out in Anne Farrow discussed New London s role in the slave trade (Gail). I, among their peers. Beside them, swayed." He claimed outlandishly behavior during the match ... and, at her book and her lecture, the North " ... promoted, pro- Blackstone clapped their hands and during an untraceable phone call to a the same time, to say that I haven't longed, and profited from slavery." In fact, tbe New phase. According to Farrow, she came to conclusion that hopped in place giddily, proud of Noice! writer's dorm room. "If there had that much knee-slapping fun in London Harbor, Africa, and the West Indies were con- Connecticut and New London were living "secret lives." their achievement of silver, while on were ringers on those teams, there a right long while!" nected through the infamous triangular slave trade. On Moreover, Farrow wanted to transform the story iute';>a the other side, Lambdin and were probably ringers on other As the sun sets once more on the route, ships from New London Harbor sailed to "national story" because it needed to be heard by ill!. Knowlton whooped incoherently for teams. You can play for whatever another epoch of CC Camelympics, Sierra Leone to pick up slaves and goods from West Essentially, Farrow wanted the public to ask important joy as the third place winners. dorms you feel like!" The distraught so too begins the dawn of a new era. Africa. From West Africa, the ships would sail to the historical questions such as: what does it mean to Ibtow Meanwhile, back at home, Park competitor went on to tell how his Indeed, this is a time in which we West Indies or the Caribbean to drop off the slaves, and this history? What else is out there? What are the other and KB, tied for fourth place, pro- own team, the notorious LazWar students should be grateful to live: a then travel back to New London Harbor to drop off the names of slave traders from New London? ceeded to drink copious amounts of duo, had too few members for many time when students in red capes and goods. Upon closing the lecture Farrow commented that the alcohol. "I was devastated by the events, causing him to abandon tights can march victoriously across Throughout the talk Farrow emphasized that she was twelve men involved in the slave trade from New outcome," whimpered a broken them and play for more promising the campus; a time when Branford, very disappointed that New London's extensive history London to Africa were just " ... the tip of the iceberg ... a Colin Williams of Park as tears glis- teams, during many of the events. claiming that it was "better than us," as a participant in the slave trade was not general knowl- very big iceberg." Furthermore, she wondered whether tened at the corners of his eyes. On a brighter note, many stu- did not even come close to placing; edge. As a woman who grew up in Connecticut, she her research and findings would lead to the discovery of "There is no consolation in silver, dents, both winners and losers alike, a time when those who signed up for appreciated finding out this history; a history that' other slave trade triangles in Connecticut. Most of all, bronze, or whatever we got; I am of reported having a splendid time dur- morning events ended up being too according to her, needed to be known in order to "make Farrow emphasized the importance of bringing the the belief that second place is only ing this year's events. hung over to roll out of bed and run peace with the past." North into the story of the American slave trade. In the the first loser. To think! Eleven "Camelympics was more fun than their Wacky Relays. Farrow also discussed the emotional and intellectual end, Farrow expressed her desire to "find that story and processes that she went through during the research bring it to the light." Renovations Clean-Up continued from page 1 ed by the Chair of the Board of ity of the College that allows proj- continued from page 1 campus renovations comes as a Trustees Infrastructure and ects like these to occur. result of its asset reinvestment pro- Facilities Committee, Anne Marshall and Hamilton resi- Mississippi. gram. The program aims at putting Johnson," Hammond added. dence halls are 45 years old and Amazingly enough, the trip was funded through the a large portion of the College budg- While the asset reinvestment were originally part of a project ini- efforts of the four students. In order to raise money the et towards improving the College's program has set aside money for tiated by the College's, previous students sponsored a car-wash and sold T-Shirts at infrastructure. Currently, $31 mil- improving its infrastructure, the president, Claire Gaudiani, to reno- Harvestfest. Also, the students undertook a letter writ- lion has been set aside to improve College recently announced its fifth vate the entire Plex. Four dorms ing campaign to friends and family, requesting help to the College's facilities and renova- consecutive cash surplus. were renovated between 1995 and support the trip, and ultimately, the cause. tions. Hammond commented that 2000, but financial troubles pre- The students were only in Biloxi for two full days, "The leadership, energy, and although the College's improved vented the College from completing but in that time managed to do a lot to aid the recovery support that has been required for financial stability was not related to the remaining dorms. effort. According to the students, a typical day in Biloxi the College to initiate the asset rein- initiating the renovation projects. was rigorous, but in the end, well worth the effort. The vestment program has been provid- the surplus demonstrates the stabil- students were housed in Bay Vista Baptist Church's Sunday school, where they slept on foam mats. Generally, the day began around 7 a.m. with a meeting Eminent Domain with all the other volunteers. Every day the students did a different activity, depending on where they were need Students traveled to !he Gulfregion to assist with the recovery (Web), continued from page 1 most. 'In particular, Jackie Bryant noted that the church these neighborhoods and see the entire contents of a "had a food-line, where they took donations that were house piled out by the road for the city to come pick up." opment through eminent domain, the tax base in New sent back to the church and distributed into the commu- In particular, the students that went on the trip vocal- London has shrunk, according to Derr, making it even nity. There were lines of cars backed up for miles down ized how inspiring it was to see the communities come more difficult for the small city to raise revenue. the road leading to the church; it was pretty unbeliev- together in an effort to rebuild their lives. Couture noted The I New London candidates argued that the emi- able. For many this was the only way they could get that "The neighborhoods we were working in had an nent domain crisis that has gripped New London is a food." incredible amount of ruin, yet people were hopeful and symptom of poor municipal leadership and a lack of par- Some of the main projects, other than the food-line, back at their houses day after day trying to rebuild." ticipation by citizens. Former mayor of New London involved cleaning up the debris left behind by hutricane Since the students have returned they have dedicated Lloyd Beachy claimed that there are only about 9,000 Katrina. The devastation left behind by Katrina was more time and effort to aiding the Katrina clean-up registered voters in the city of New London, and that unprecedented. Lindsey Rothe was amazed by the dev- process. Currently, two more trips to the South are being turnout in municipal elections hovers around 33 percent. astation and by what she saw: "We saw uprooted trees planned; one during Christmas break and one during As a result, the candidates argued, the current leadership and signs that had been blown over and roofs that had spring break. While the former trip was focused on has stayed in power without much effort, causing them been torn off. There were fishing trawlers in the trees recovery, the next two will be focusing on rebuilding and to grow arrogant and detached. The I New London Party and on the banks of the canals .. .It almost made me feel reconstruction. Students who would like to be involved hopes to change course by putting an end to the use emi- helpless and devastated at times." in the trips should contact Samantha, Russell, Jackie, nent domain in New London, and implementing new Samantha Couture, a sophomore, was also amazed Lindsey, or the Chaplain, Randy Bond. Most important- ideas to spur economic growth. by the amount of devastation: "For some people, all that ly, the campus community is urged to keep donating to Former mayor of New Londo(1lloyd Beecher spoke about eminent The speakers also explained Connecticut College's was left of their house was the concrete pad where it had the Katrina cause through blood, food and monetary domain in New London (Devine). ties to the eminent domain issue in New London. Claire been .. .it was unbelievable to drive through some of donations. L. Gaudiani, former president of the College, was also Pfizer facility has been completed. president of the New London Development Corporation Connecticut College itself was born amidst a bit of (NLDC) in January 2000, when the city of New London an eminent domain spat. The founders of the College, SPRING BREAK FROM 569 delegated its powers of eminent domain to the NLDC. then known as Connecticut College for Women, hoped Termed a "tyrant" by more than one of the speakers, to use the power of eminent domain to gain the right to BAHAMAS, CANCUN, ACAPULCO, Gaudiani oversaw an ambitious attempt to revitalize build the College on the hill above New London, where New London and increase its tax base by bringing in an it sits today. The Calvert family, who owned the land, JAMAICA! FREE PARTIES, FREE DRINKS. extensive Pfizer facility, along with high-income hous- took the College to court over the issue. The ing and an upscale hotel in the Fort Trumbull neighbor- Connecticut Supreme Court, in Connecticut College for Sign up early and save. Organize a small group hood. However, homeowners such as Kelo resisted the Women v. Calvert, decided in 1913 that the city of New effort, claiming that the property seizure desired by New London had unconstitutionally granted the power of and you travel FREE. Or become a CAMPUS London is unconstitutional. As a result, five years after eminent domain to the College. Thus, the College was NLDC was granted powers of eminent domain, the forced to acquire the land by another method. development program has largely stalled, although the REP and GET PAID COMMISSION on each Search Continues trip sold. 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Call x2812 today., J - ~ 1-800-426~7710 ,. rHB COLLBGB VOtCB • OClOBBR 28, 200, • 7 One in 490: SGA Minutes: October 20, 2005 Yoni Talks To Freshmen I. Student Open Forum The frozen yogurt machine is back so, in a. Margaret from Conn Pirg came into let theory, it is fixed. the assembly know about some job oppor- d. The Bias Incident Protocol Task Force tunities. They will be hiring here in the met and we will be evaluating the current College Voice: Hayley CV: What has been next couple of weeks. protocol, deciding what needs to be . could you tell us a little surprising so far about about where you are com- Conn? b. Matt from Teach for America also added, changed or deleted in order for it mg from? came in to present to the assembly. Teach to be more effective. HC: Everyone drinks for America is a program that hires recent i. Owen Maloy said the Plex Renovation Hayley Curtis: I'm so much on campus graduates to teach for 2 years in low Taskforce met today. They are planning. om Long Island NY I income communities. on doing a $5 million project over two live in Windham.' . CV: What has been the craziest thing you have II. Officers' Reports summers. CV: Why did you done on campus so far? a. Christian Clansky doesn't have any- IV. New Action choose to come to Conn? thing this weekend because of a. Christian Clansky asked why it is t~k- HC: I got a concussion Camelympics. ing the entire semester to hire for Cro. !}s HC: I liked the small from getting my head b. Whitney Longworth said that the SAC Chair he said it is really affecting the campus and honor code. slammed into the door Residential Life Committee met and some social climate of the campus because stu- CV: What are you CV: What is your of the items they have already dealt dents have nothing to do after the snack; .lpoking to doing academ- favorite food in Hams? CV: What about a with-they are shortening room change shop and the bar close. ., ically? favorite movie? time period and changing the first year b. Mike Materasso said the bump in front HC: Grilled chicken housing form. of Lazrus is terrible. " , HC: Probably anthro- HC: Hotel Rwanda c. Patty Eames said EPC has their first c. Jon McLean also added that Physical : pology or history CV: Are you III any official business meeting this week. Plant workers said that they felt demoral- ,. , clubs? CV: Do you have a : CV: Do you like your favorite quote? AAPC didn't meet this week. ized by the vandalism that they must cl~an ,f.reshmen. seminar? HC: I am in d. Erika Pond has the SGA on the Can up. Badminton and intramu- HC: "Rally the on recycled paper. She just got some web- d. Julia Jacobson said there are real " HC: I am in one deal- ral sports, in addition to Troops!" site skills from Jon McLean so it will be issues with parking by 360. ing with archeology, and house council updated by end of this weekend . e. Diana Taylor said the numbers on • 1 in fact I will continue CV: Thank you for ,.,next semester with that CV: Do you have a your time. e. Jay Karpen said two weekends ago the some of the doors are wrong in the Plex , subject as its very inter- favorite band? Plex was a disaster area but it won't con- i. Dave Markham-Gessner said that all . estmg. tinue starting this weekend, he thinks. The the doors are getting plaques because HC: Fallout boy J-Board sanctions strongly. someone went around and changed them f. Eddie Slade said in the next week or f. Katrina Kennett asked dining services " ' two, David Kim will be coming to talk to have suitable ice cream flavors for I" ,------, about the new center. Also Martha Merrill Sunday sundaes will be coming soon. V. New Business • • For over 35 years Friends World III. Committee Reports a. The Dean of the College Community Students have been changing a. Jon McLean said that Physical Plant search committee came and presented to their lives and the \Norld met and they discussed student work the SGA. orders. If you have any questions about VI. Announcements getting stuff fixed call them first and then a. Whitney Longworth said You can too - by gaining an international perspective through they send someone out to assess the situa- Camelyrnpics starts at 6:30 pm tomorrow Friends World's unique combination of academic disciplines, tion. b. Eddie Slade said Abbey House has a global citizenship and service learning. b. Shayna Crowell said there is a meet- TNE tonight. It is a Jungle Dance with a ing with the search committee for the drum circle and body/face paint • Dean of Multicultural affairs tomorrow at c. Mike Patterson said the Bocce Club. Earn college credits or your B.A. from Long Island University, the 9am. There were only four people at the has their first game sun at 8pm at the sun- seventh-largest private university in the country, while living and Dessert and Dialogue about the search. dial on Sunday learning in one or more of our four international centers, c. Owen Maloy said dining services met. NEW FOR2005 Foundation Year in Costa Rica Cross-cultural studies in: , . JAPAN • CHINA • INDIA • COSTA RICA Design your own plan of study ,. or choose from academic areas of emphasis such as: • Foundation Year • Comparative Religion & Culture • Peace & Reconciliation • Environmental Issues • Global Health & Healing Traditions , , For information contact: Friends World Program .. Long Island Un iversity I University Pima, Brooklyn, NY 11201.5372 , ' (718) 780-4326 I." FRIENDS WORLD PROGRAM LoNG ISlAND lJNlVE~.-....-.. ~ ;,,' The Friends World Program is part of Long Island Unlnmit)', {he 5t'tlenth fttrR"escprivate. university in tile CQUnlTy. e-mail: f\[email protected] .... Web: \N\N\N.liu.edu/friends\Norld FEEDBACK continued from page 3 moment, although probably not up more words than I thought it intended to be.) I think professors would to do so, especially once you think we should just scrap the whole should do that before they teach add in this final run-on sentence that alphabetical rotating names system, classes. They'd have to walk in after I've got going right here and don't andjust call them all Xena. Because all the students did, then they'd put w~nt to stop because it's going and let's be honest, it would be SO much their books down, strike a random going and going and going and I more fun to say "Xena has attacked pose, hold it for three seconds, and hope It outlasts the Energizer Bunny southern Florida!" (Note: since hav- then begin teaching as if nothing had and my middle school English ing this idea, it has been brought to happened. teachers would be very mad at me if us Reps my attention that hurricanes do not As long as I'm making sugges- ! they knewI had made a sentencethis tions, one serious one for get xyz names. This has got to be the long because they used to tell me ( for gro.. discounts Camelympics next year: add Bocce stupidest system ever. I'm willing to that I shouldjust insert some form of Ball. If you know who it is that runs bet that the person who invented this punctuation and start a new sentence is the same person who invented the Camelympics, please tell them this. ~ste,ad ?f continuing this one but I If they don't listen, slap them and tennis scoring system.) didn t listen apparently since I'm tell them again. With any luck, it's For anyone else out there who still typing.) Wow... Word didn't not some 6'8" 315 pound jacked likes old Nintendo, you know how even underline that and say "run-on dude who's going to be pissed off those Megaman bosses used to make sentence." Interesting. that I'm sending people to slap him. the goofy poses before you fought Remember when I used to end Wrapping up this column them? (If you've never played it, just every column with a popped collar (apologies for it not being as amus- imagine some robot-type thing ran- Joke? It was much easier to think of ing as usual, but I wanted to get the domly striking a dance pose and endingsin those days. mailbag :I.Otupso I could start inter- heezing it while the dramatic music acting with the readers, and It took ...rlays in the background... hilarious 4 q • Q 4 C 4 $ • 4 2 $ $ S2 : 2 2 8 • OCTOBB' 28, 2005 • T8B COLLEGB VOICE CAMELSPORTS ' .. ~1" The Killer Sexuality . 1:'" Field Hockey In NESCAC Tourney ....~ .n,~t By PETER STERLING B's And Pro .1;m'Yo I t You've got to feel sad for the sports editor ol!""' Houston Astros. Anybody would Connecticut College field hock- Sports ", love to reach the World Series, but a ey bounced back after a tough loss at .~ ... -l sweep leaves a horrible taste in your Bowdoin several weeks ago by --- mouth that takes a long time to wash claiming their third and fourth con- Earlier this week, the WNBAI~" t awar- Sure they overcame a 15-30 ference wins of the season against reigning MVP, Sheryl Swoope~\Jl.,j start, but nothing will erase the fact Colby and Amherst, respectively. came out and said that she is gay. It JI' ,J that ,in four short games their season Conn first faced the Mules at comes as no surprise to me, and 091 r- i ended. The team will talk about how home last Saturday. Alex Albright because 1 am an ignorant jerk whRIf, ~~ the season has been a success over- '08 notched a goal in the first half of takes cheap shots at the women who. IT.r d all, how it was the franchise's first play and assisted on the game-win- play professional sports. It is no sur- World Series appearance, and that ner in the second frame to give Conn prise to me because there are peopler" they reached all the offense they would need. The in this world the big dance win has given the team a berth in the are gay, and without their NESCAC tournament, welcome professional team leader, news as the regular season draws to athletes are no but you can a close. different. bet deep The teams faced-off at Silfen Swoopes has down in their Field on a rain-soaked morning, struggled with hearts the playing in extremely undesirable her role as her sweep is the conditions. The Camels came out of league's PA LCARTER CHARLIE only thing the gates firing and generated sever- ambassador Viewpoint 0 WIDDOES that matters. al quality scoring opportunities, while being With a few catching Colby off guard. Conn gay. She, like bounces here and there going the nearly converted with 16 minutes to many athletes, found it too difficult other way. it's possible that maybe play in the half, when a 2-on-1 break to come out because of the way she this series could be tied up, or that was thwarted by Colby goalie Jamie would be perceived. She made it the city of Houston could be going Enos. The Camels capitalized on a clear that she did not come out to After topping Colby and Trinity in conference competirion, Conn field hockey advanced to the upcoming NESCACTournament (Mitchell). crazy right now. I don't see the fine play several minutes later, how- make a statement, but whether she White Sox repeating as champions ever, and gained a narrow advan- with 25:32 to play. Jill Mauer '08 Conn's next game came Wednesday meant to or not, her example will next year, though re-signing tage. With just under ten minutes to netted the eventual game-winner, at Amherst College. School NESCAC Overall help many others who are ashamed Konerko and getting another year of go in the first half, Liz Lingo '07 lifting a shot out of the reach of Riding the momentum of their ROlf 8-0 13-0 to be honest about who the¥, really solid starting pitching sure wouldn't slid a centering pass in from the left Mules goalie Jamie Enos. Despite previous victory, the Camels rolled MID 7-1 11-2 are. You will never hear me raving hurt their chances. As for the Astros, side that found Alex Albright in per- heavy pressure, the Camel defense into Amherst Wednesday and imme- WlL 6-2 10-3 about the high quality of play in the I fear.that the clock has struck mid- fect position by the far post. Albright held on for the important win. diately pounced on the hosts. Conn IfES 5-3 10-3 WNBA, because on the whole. it is night. For the second year in a row, wasted no time in finding the back Ashley Kenerson made four saves in was awarded a penalty stroke early CON 4-4 8-5 not good. I do, however, have the Clemens has broken down in a piv- of the goal, putting the home team a fine defensive effort for Conn. in the half, but could not capitalize TUF 4-4 7-6 utmost respect for the league. I was otal spot, forcing the team to franti- on top, 1-0 at the break. Despite halving the lead with nine on the opportunity. Continuing their AMH 2-6 5-8 lucky enough to cover the All-Star cally search for a replacement. For a Scoring chances were scattered seconds in the game, Colby could SEE Field Hockey BAT 2-6 6-7 game this summer, and I could not 43 year old, the "Rocket" is in fan- in the second half, but Conn not produce any last-second heroics, COL 1-7 5-7 have been more impressed with the tastic shape, but the time may have received a momentum-building goal and went home empty handed. Continued on Page 9 TRI 1-7 5-8 way the league is run. Not only has it come for him to walk away from the managed to be successful in terms of game. before it's too late. Craig longevity - the league has survived Biggio will be back for next season, Camels Leave Wildcats Licking Wounds longer than many thought it would - but ife clearly is not the same player but it caters to its fans, and creates an he once wasi.with a declining range Wilma poured down on New environment that allows players such at second bas~illld just a .235 aver- London, the Camels braved the as Swoopes to be who they are. age '-'!Iay from the sandbox called weather against Johnson and Wales. Unlike the NBA, the overwhelming Minute Maid Park. And finally Weather played a key role in keep- majority of WNBA players under- there's Jeff Bagwell, who after play- ing the first half scoreless as both stand that the fans' support is what ing a fun season last year and nearly teams were affected by the strong makes the league successful, and leading his team to the World Series winds blowiog off Long Island they show their appreciation accord- was, reduced to a pinch hitter and Sound. Neither team had a solid pos- ingly. After the All-Star game was cheerleader this season. I only saw session in the first half as windy over, the players stayed on the court one of Bagwell's postseason at-bats, weather loomed over the field. to sign autographs for the fans, many but what I did see told the whole The Wildcats struck first in the of whom were young girls who story. With runners on and two outs. second half in what looked like the clearly looked up to them, and for Whlte Sox manager Ozzie Guillen only score of the game. Schefrin, good reason. To me, the fact that motioned for closer Bobby Jenks, or however, displayed why she has many openly gay women support the as I will now call him "EI Gordo" to been one of the biggest threats in the WNBA is irrelevant. What matters' S come in and face the veteran slug- NESCAC this season as she finished that they enjoy watching the sport ger, Anyone watching the at-bat off a direct kick from 25 yards out and the league they support is more knew exactly what Jenks was going evening the score. It was Schefrins's than worthy of their praise. To me, to throw. Sure enough, Bagwell saw seventh goal of the season. She leads the most important thing to come out a steady diet of fastballs. The "Killer the team in scoring. There would be of Swoopes' announcement is that B" of old would have crushed one of no more scoring in regulation and some of the best athletes are gay, and those fastballs out of the stadium, again the Camel women found they aren't just women. I am fully but this was merely a shadow of the themsel ves in overtime . aware of the pressure that male pro- former slugger. During the at-bat I After losi't$ their first three over- fessional athletes have to fulfill a kept' thinking that Jenks should time games in the season, the stereotype of being strong and tough throw him a slider, since three Camels entered this extra period and manly - traits that are not typi-; straight fastballs might be one too with a refusal to lose another. cally associated with gay men. That many to a guy with 449 career home Despite dominating the first over- pressure must make it tremendously runs. -Boy, was I wrong. The only time period the game remained agonizing for those who are gay and time Bagwell did make any sort of knotted at one. The Camels main- have to act as though they aren't. contact, he nearly fell over. Pity was tained their pressure in the second There are statistics that say that QOf:. the only emotion I could feel for the overtime period and miraculously in 10 people are gay, and while those one time perennial all-star. with only one second left to play mayor may not be accurate. the Throughout the game Fox showed a Bryanna Tokarz '08 scored the game point is that these athJetes are forced chart detailing the break and veloci- winner on a shot from 30 yards out. to excel at the highest level of sports The Conn women's soccer team bounced back after a tough loss to Colby College, gaining a road Willagainst Trinity this week (Pace). ty of a pitcher's pitches to the hitters. The Camels had a deep sense of despite the feeling that they would The fastball that Bagwell struck out By SPENCER TAICH netted a cross by Maggie Driscoll third time the Camels played in extra relief after not losing another close- not be accepted for who they are. on read: 0" movement, 0" break, 99 '06. The Camels extended their lead time. ly fought game and improved their essociete sports editor The problem is that in the culture of miles per hour. A come-and-get-it, midway through the second half Conn looked to bounce back the record to 5-7-1. With a team domi- a locker room, it is not unreasonable straight as can be fastball, and all he It has been a busy week for after Annalise Rios '06 scored her next day, traveling to Hartford for nated by so much underclassman for straight men to feel uncomfort- could do was flail helplessly at it. I'd women soccer as they entered the fourth goal of the season. another NESCAC match-up against talent, there is only hope for next able aronnd gay men. Nudity and like to think that Roger Clemens has home stretch of their 2005 cam- Unfortunately the Mules would Trinity. Rachael Schefrin 'OS scored season that all of those close losses physical contact are inherent in learned his lesson and will take a paign. With games against NESCAC not allow themselves to be plowed twice for the Camels in the first half will tum into W's in the win column sports, so something has to give. It bow, but then again, after his past rivals Trinity and Colby the Camels over. With 20 minutes remaining, to give Conn the early advantage. next season. The Camels will finish may not be fair, but general man- two regular seasons, it's impossible would have to play some of their Colby scored two goals only two Unlike against Colby, the Camel their regular season this Saturday at agers put teams together based on to predict how he'll fare. The origi- best soccer in order to improve their minutes apart to tie the game and defense was able shut-out the home home against Tufts, so get out there how they will play together, and . nal Killer B's will play one final sea- NESCAC record. force the overtime. side to preserve the win. Kate Camels and cheer the seniors on in teammates can't function well son together in 2006, but even that The first test for the Camels was Laura Williamson of Colby com- Simmons '06 led Conn's defense as their final home game! because of differences in sexual pref- will be more of a farewell tour than the Mules of Colby. After struggting pleted the Mules comeback in as she she posted five saves in the win. It erence, then there exists a dilemma. within the NESCAC the Mules were netted a goal from 10 yards out to was the Camels second NESCAC SEE KILLER B'S hungry for a victory. The Camels give the visitors the victory. It was victory making their record to 4-7. SEE SEXUALITY IN SPORTS scored early after Claire Linden '08 Colby's fourth straight win and the As the remnants of Hurricane Continued on Page 9 Continued on Page 9 Camel Scoreboard • · Men's Soccer: Men's Cross Country: Field Hockey: · 10/26 CC 0, RI1 20T 10/29 NESCAC Championships @ Wesleyan, 1:00 pm 10/26 CC 2, Amherst 1 · 10/29 Tufts, 1:30 pm 11/5 ECAC Division III Championships @ Harkness Park, 12:00 pm •· 10/29 Tufts, 1 :00 pm •· 11/12 New England 0111Championships @ Springfield, MA 12:00 pm 10/30 NESCAC Tournament, TBD ': Women's Soccer: Women's Cross Country: 10/25 CC 2, J&W 1 20T 10/29 NESCAC Championship at Middletown, CT (5K),12:00 pm ., Women's Volleyball ..· 10/29 Tufts, 11 :00 am 11/5 ECAC Division III Championship at Harkness State Park, · 10/29 vs Amherst @ Wesleyan 12:00 pm '.•· Waterford, CT (5K) 11 :00 am ,' i .. 1'- J J • ---L __ -- __ .....,.~F....,..·'-· ,. ~ - = THE COLLEGE VOICE' OCTOBER 28, 2005 • 9 Field Hockey In Tournament Men's Soccer Sputters Against continued from page 8 out the final frame of play, nearly "We came out hard and out- aggressive play, the Camels found reclaiming the lead several times. played Amherst from the begin- their way onto the board a few min- Finally, with just under 17 minutes ning," added Katie Williams '07. Colby, Rhode Island In OT utes later. After being given a second to go in the game, the Camels found "Initially we were a little worried '08 contributed with the assist on the Anchormen of Rhode Island penalty stroke, Jill Mauer '08 By ERIC DeBEAR their way into the lead for good. about the transition to playing on a the goal. College. The Camels showed their notched her eighth tally of the sea- Sage Shanley '07 scored off an grass surface after using turf all sea- staff writer Following the early goals, both resilience as they battled the son to put the visitors on the board assist from Alex Albright to gain son long, but some quick adjust- teams evenly fought the match. Anchormen for the entire game. 1-0. The Camels dominated th~ some breathing room. Following the ments were all that was needed. We The Connecticut College men's Because of the poor playing condi- Neither team gave way, as they remainder of the first frame of play, goal, Conn's defense stifled a des- have had practices this week on soccer team needed a win in their tions, both teams had trouble gen- went the full 90 minutes without a and carried their slim lead into the perate Amherst side, and the visitors grass, which helped as well." second to last NESCAC game if erating quality scoring chances goal. Overtime was needed to break. hung on the for the important road The win was the Camel's fifth they were to advance to the confer- throughout the bulk of the game. determine the game between these An energized Amherst squad victory. Ashley Kenerson was rela- victory in their last six games. On ence post-season. This victory The Camels' goalkeeper Ted Lane equally-matched teams. Lane had even~i1 the Score just three minutes tively untested all game, needing to Sunday Conn will begin the first would have to come against the '09 had some nifty work in net, as another spectacular game in net. as into I"e second half, when Rachel stop only one shot to preserve the round of the tournament against a Colby College Mules, hosted by he registered a season-high, as well he registered five saves for the Carr~Harris beat Kenerson to give ,r, win. With the victory, the Camels team that is yet to be determined. the Camels last Saturday on as personal best 12 saves. Camels. The Conn goalkeeper her team some much needed ( moved to 4-4 in conference play, Harkness Field. Unfortunately, Conn could not could only do so much, as Rhode momentum. Despite the tie score Island College finally broke the 0' ' and have earned a definite berth in The game started off frantically, keep Colby out of the net for too Con'},out-hustled the Jeffs through- the NESCAC tournament. with Colby getting on the score- long, as the Mules continuously deadlock in the second period of board only six minutes into the peppered the host's goal with shots. overtime. Anchormen striker Kyle contest. The Mules midfielder, Mules midfielder Will Kinder '08 Teixeira '06 fired a shot that bear Bobby Abendroth '06 collected a eventually broke the tie with 12 Lane to give Conn another frustrat- loose ball in front of the Conn net minutes remaining in the game as ing loss in the IOlst minute of the 1 continued from page 8 it is sad that Sheryl Swoopes felt so scared for so long, and fired a shot home to give the he latched on to a shot that avoided game. The loss dropped the Camels It seems to me like production on the field or court and it is equally sad that there are so many others who visitors a 1-0 lead. However, this a diving Lane and found the back to 4-9 on the season, and they or iCrwould make up for any personal differences, but live in the same isolation. line would not stick for too long, as of the net. The game ended 2-1, as remain 1-7 in conference play. The the culture in which we live isn't so tolerant. Either way, a determined Camels squad fired the Camels dreams of a post-season Camels host the Tufts University back less than ten minutes later. berth were dashed with the loss. Jumbos in their season finale this Midfielder David Kellogg '09 However, Conn would not let Saturday on Harkness Field at 1:30 notched his first goal as a Camel to the loss keep them down. On p.m. knot the score at I-I. David Wednesday they traveled to Driscoll '08 and Kyle Neidhardt Providence, Rhode Island to play SPRING BREAK FROM The Killer B's continued from page 8 White Sox, two franchises nearly damned for eternity, $569 anything. find a way to win championships in successive seasons'! h Who picked the White Sox to win it all? Seriously, Then there's the superstar trade factor: the Red Sox trad- did any of you out there really believe this was the team ed away their one time face of the franchise Nomar to beat? I remember reading about how they traded Garciaparra in season, and a half season later went on to Carlos Lee for Scott Podsednik and just laughing. Thirty claim a World Series trophy. During the 2004 off-sea- hours and 100 RBI's for a .280 bitter and 60 steals? Re- son, the White Sox traded away slugger Carlos Lee in acquiring Carl Everett? What are they thinking? Here we exchange for some speed. Now, after a whole regular are now, nearly a year later having just watched the season in between, they're the World Series champions. CANCUN, "other Sox" capture the World Series. Maybe we should What does this mean for Cubs fans? It means that after have seen this all coming when John Garland started the two seasons away from Sammy Sosa, your team will be year off on fire. Or that Mark Buehrle was the winning crowned the next champion come fall of '06. Need more pitcher in the all-star game. Everyone questioned Ozzie evidence that points towards the Cubs? How about this JAMAICA! Guillen's managerial style, but he was able to get his pallern: in 2004, the Red Sox beat the Yankees, who message through to his players and they responded. It were the AL representatives for the World Series in would be quite an encore for Ozzie Guillen to retire 2003, in the Championship Series. This year, the While I; n·FREEPARTIES, FREE abruptly after winning the World Series, but I just don't Sox defeated Boston, last year's representative and win- believe it will happen. Not too many people can walk ner, in the division series. In the National League, the away from their job at age 41 and leave behind several '04 Cardinals did better than the NL's 2003 representa- million reasons to return. Guillen can be a bit quirky, but tive, the Florida Marlins. This season, they were beaten DRINKS. I'm betting he sticks around. by the Houston Astros. This means that if Chicago can So if the White Sox can win their first World Series place ahead of the Astros during the regular season and in 88 years, after the Red Sox got their first since the claim -a postseason spot, they should be guaranteed a trip L•.;....:..,j;O. ,.,1. days of Woodrow Wilson, does it mean that Chicago will to the World Series, and probably a win. After watching be celebrating again '06? According to my data, there's the Red Sox and White Sox win the last two seasons, do a good possibility. First off, the baseball gods must want you really think that baseball won't go for the trifecta the most suffering franchises to see some light-that and give the Cubs their first World Series win in 97 Sign up early and save. means you Cub fans! Why else could the Red Sox and years? • 'Organize a small group and Information Services News and Events Technology Training Calendar you travel • FREE • '.iI' , ;, 1 Classes for 2005 -L Feeling a little out of date when it comes to i software and technology? Sign up for a class. I Or become a CAMPUS REP and GET PAID COMMIS- -.l~, ., ~ Scanning images on the PC October 26 l. ,'... . t, SION on each trip sold . Basic Microsoft Excel November 1 ;", Advanced Microsoft Excel November 3 ,..' , Call today and get started Creating PDF documents November 9 - .. Introduction to PowerPoint November 17 " ' 'J! 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