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Gambier, Ohio THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2004 16 Pages Owner hopeful restaurant can reopen BY ROBBIE KETCHAM crowd who braved Tuesday night's rantshave expressed interest in considering," said Metcalf in a the last year, we lost a tremendous Editor-in-Chi- ef cold rain to have a final drink at The purchasing the establishment. telephone interview with the Col- amount of business. A lot of it had Alcove restaurant in Mount Vemon. "We've already had some in- legian. Metcalf also said the busi- to do with the Main Street renova- "It was my Cheers," said On Sunday, the restaurant's owners terested parties," said David Body, ness is seeking other investors who tion project two years ago, when Assistant Track and Field Coach announced that, after 93 years, the who owns the restaurant with his may be interested in purchasing the downtown was closed for some Duane Johnson. "If you've ever establishment that began as an ice- wife, Kathy, "and ... within the restaurant. time. That slowed it down, and then watched Cheers, you know: you cream parlor and became a Knox next couple of months, we hope to Two years of declining busi- with all the restaurants opening in walk in and your drink was on the County landmark was going out of sell it and have it reopened as The ness, due to increased competition town, we just saw a shift away from table, and . . . you knew everybody, business after Tuesday's dinner. Alcove." from newly opened restaurants, led fine dining We were negotiating and everybody said 'Hi.' ... It's a However, the restaurant's clo- Among The Alcove's poten- to the decision to close The Alcove, up to the last minute with the bank, sad thing a sad thing for Mount sure may not be permanent. Accord- tial investors is Tom Metcalf, who said Body. trying to get a new line of credit." Vernon. I think it's kind of a sign ing to The Alcove's current owner, owned the restaurant for 16 years "Our first two years were "We've known for a while that of the times, unfortunately." several parties including two before selling it to the Bodys four incredibly successful," he said. we were in trouble," said Brendan Johnson was among the large with experience operating a restau years ago. "It's an option we're "Our third year was flat, and then, see ALCOVE, page three Take Back the Discus Federal post offered

l A to Kenyon trustee 1 i.. BY AMANDA LEWIS the creation of an administrative ' Staff Reporter board to provide guidance about meeting the needs of manufactur- U.S. Secretary of Commerce ers. 'I Donald Evans came to Mount Although the Bush adminis- ''I : I Vernon last Thursday to announce tration had planned to phase in a i v the appointment of Karen Wright manufacturing support group, this as vice chairwoman of a new expedited program was the result manufacturing council. Wright of criticism from Democrats that is the president and owner of the the administration was not doing Ariel Corporation, a natural gas enough to bolster the needs of the compression company in Mount nation's manufacturers. Vernon. She is also a Kenyon The head of the National As- Kevin Guckes trustee, serving on the Building sociation of Manufacturers, Jerry Marc Mergy '06 and David Long '07 compete in an Ultimate Frisbee tournament at the Take Back and Grounds Committee. Jasinowski, said that some of the the Night Carnival last Friday. The carnival included a dunk tank, moon bounce arid fortune telling. According to an article from difficulties faced by manufactur- The Detroit News, the creation of ers include high energy costs and the new manufacturing council taxation, rising health care costs was a direct result of a Congres- and stringent regulations. Salary increase to begin new policy sional report on the manufacturing According to the News, Evans industry. The report encouraged see TRUSTEE, page two BY MIKE LUDDERS or operate under collective bar- people will receive this level Editorial Assistant gaining" a total of 284 College of increase with a favorable re- personnel. Blanchard estimates sponse ... in our environment Vinton prosecutor seeks to "I presume that by next year the dollar impact to the College of very little inflation." we'll have a whole new system at approximately $524,000. Such concerns over larger in place." The 4 increase was ap- economic forces are at the heart dismiss attorney general Commenting this week on proved by senior staff, working of the new task force's mission. BY JAMES LEWIS office has filed a motion to remove a recently announced pay raise with the new Employee Compen- Last year, said Blanchard, "the Senior News Editor the Ohio Attorney General Jim commissioned for Kenyon College administra- sation Task Force, general economic environment Petro from his role as a special Geor- by the Kenyon Board of Trustees for the United States was a good tion and staff, President There has been more trouble prosecutor in the case. summer. deal gloomier than it is now. ... gia Nugent said the 4 salary last for the prosecutors of Gregory McKnight, represented by the task said Ad- To make sure that the 2003-'0- 4 increase, which will take effect "This force," McKnight, who was convicted for Ohio public defender's office, filed in the 2004-0- 5 academic year, ministrative Assistant for IPHS budget was a balanced one, cuts the murder of former Kenyon stu- an appeal with the Supreme Court be- and Science and Staff were made across all divisions is intended to be a midpoint Political dent Emily Murray. Not only will that covered 30 different points mini-era- s head Fox, "is to of the College. ... Employees tween two of College Council Jalene the state not be allowed to present of law. The office of the Vinton determine Kenyon salaries and did not receive a salary increase fiscal policy. if oral arguments in front of the Ohio County prosecutor, working in con- with in 2003-'0- 4, with the exception The pay increase, which benefits are competitive Supreme Court when an appeal of junction with the attorney general's 5 identify that those on the College health was announced in the April comparable employers, his conviction is heard this summer, office, missed the deadline for fil-s- ee internal inequities ... and review plan received enough to cover edition of the Kenyon publica- but the Vinton County prosecutor's McKNIGHT, page two tion Fortnightly, will be credited benefits plans." the increased employee contri- adminis- Fox expressed support for bution to the plan." to nearly every Kenyon - V - if- - trative employee. Kenyon Asso- the increase, saying, "If the Such economic pressures, ciate Vice President for Finance current cost of living inflation in part, led to some tense rela- Tonight: Sunny. High: 63F, Saturday: Partly cloudy. High: Teri Blanchard said the raise is around 2, then employees tions between College staff and low: 40F. 75F, low: 50F. would benefit "all College ... would be fairing around a 1.5-2.- 5 administration last semester. Friday: Partly cloudy. High: Sunday: Partly cloudy. High: employees who are not faculty actual increase. ... Most see SALARIES, page two 67F, low: 56F. 75F, low: 59F. The Kenyon Collegian NEWS Thursday, April 15, 2004 Trustee: To work McKnight: Ohio AG dismissed

CONTINUED from page one plained that the attorney general's "From what we've seen that's ing a reply brief, and as a result was office had not completed its por- been printed ... it seems that on business council barred from appearing in front of tion of the legal brief until the day they misled reporters." She said the Court CONTINUED from page one experience from the manufactur- when McKnight's lawyers of the deadline. Petro's office de- of the Vinton County Prosecutor said, the manufacturing council ing sector to Washington. They presented their arguments. clined to sign the letter. and the attorney general's office, The would be able to "remove the will help the president pursue state filed two motions, Gleeson told the Collegian "they were equal partners. Both barriers that are holding back advanced policies that will make one seeking to throw out the brief that the assertion his office was the Vinton County prosecutors filed by the public of- American manufacturers and it easier for American businesses, defender's responsible for the missed dead- and the Attorney General's of- costing jobs." specifically the manufacturing and fice, saying it did not conform to line was a "flat-o- ut lie." He said fice were listed on the brief." When Wright spoke with services sectors, to succeed and technical standards, and another he wrote the March 27 letter to The McKnight case first asking that the Mount Vernon News on create jobs." the Court allow the Petro because he knew the Ohio drew national attention when a Thursday, she did not yet know Wright has worked with the state to argue in front of the Court attorney general's office was Vinton County judge ruled that what her specific responsibilities Ariel Corporation, founded by her despite the missed deadline. The large, and that it was possible the county could not pursue the Supreme mo- would be. However, according to father in 1966, since 1980. She be- Court denied both that comments were made with- death penalty because it did not tions a press release from the Depart- gan by working in public relations on March 24. out Petro's knowledge. have adequate resources to do The ment of Commerce, the general and marketing and was promoted March 26 issue of the Gleeson said that, had Petro so. According to Gleeson, the goals of the council will include to vice president in 1997. She then Columbus Dispatch reported that decided to accept Gleeson's invi- Ohio attorney general's office Ohio "enhancing the government's became both president and CEO in the Attorney General's office tation, "I would have considered was involved prior to that ruling, focus on manufacturing and 2002. indicated that the actions of Vin- that as a gesture of wanting to with the Capital Crimes Division competitiveness, creating the According to the company's ton County Prosecutor Timothy work as a team." Gleeson said reviewing the indictment before conditions for economic growth Web site, Wright "has provided Gleeson's office led to the delay. that, by refusing his invitation, it was filed. and manufacturing investment, exceptional leadership and direc- According to the Dispatch, on the Ohio attorney general "placed When asked about the loss March 27, Gleeson wrote a letter promoting open markets and tion for the company. Since her his office in a position that was of the resources from the at- a level playing field, lowering appointment as CEO, market share to Petro giving his office an op- incompatible with the interests torney general's office, Gleeson the cost of manufacturing in the has increased 15 and she has sig- portunity to "pull the knife out of of my office," and that the two said, "The resources that the United States, investing in inno- nificantly increased the company's my back." offices were "no longer a team." Ohio attorney general's office vation and strengthening educa- presence internationally." Gleeson also gave the At- Amy Boror, public informa- has were extremely valuable, but torney General tion, retraining and economic Other appointments con- a chance to sign tion officer for the ohio public not irreplaceable. ... If I have to diversification." cerning manufacturing made a March 30 letter to the Vinton defender's office, said of the worry about their integrity, then According to information in Mount Vernon on Thursday County Courier, in which he ex Ohio attorney general's office, I'm going to replace them." on the Ariel Corporation's Web include Al Frink, co-foun- der site, Evans said people picked and executive vice president of for leadership in the manufac- Fabrica International, as assistant Water leak found and repaired turing council are "leaders with secretary of manufacturing; and BY BRIAN said problems with the water According to Lenthe, the practical experience. We need, Don Wainwright, chairman and NEENAN Staff Reporter system remain. "There are still sidewalk is thick because it is a leaders with strong records of CEO of Wainwright Industries, several small leaks," he said, "like fire access lane for the two dor- success. These business leaders as chairman of the manufacturing A substantial leak in a Village hydrants that need to be repaired or mitories and needs to be strong will bring a wealth of practical council. water pipe, which was respon- replaced. We've got a few valves enough to support a fire truck. sible for the loss of approximately that we know need to be repaired The terrain of the area made it 100,000 gallons per day, was or replaced." harder to find the leak. In addition tracked to a location outside Mather According to Lenthe, several to the sandstone of which the hill April 7 -- April 14, 2004 Residence Hall and repaired on smaller leaks can cause the loss is composed, which aids the sub- Monday. of the same amount of water as terranean flow of water, there was Apr. 7, 4:02 p.m. - Underage Apr. 10, 9:46 a.m. - Fire extin- However, it is too soon to tell a single large leak, such as the an underground aqueduct adjacent possession of alcohol at McBride guisher discharged inside and out if the patch has been successful. one found outside Mather Resi- to the leak that was not in Village Residence side of New Apartments laundry. The amount of water used by the dence. or College records. The aqueduct Extinguisher was replaced. Village fluctuates daily, and it will "Two or three years ago, we would have made it more difficult a-- - Apr. 10, 2:29 m. Discharged fire take several days to see if the aver- gave an estimate of six or seven for the leak to be spotted on the extinguisher at Leonard Hall. Extin- Apr. 10, 10:27 p.m. - Medical age has declined significantly. smaller leaks ... that can add up surface. guisher was replaced. call regarding student with cut According to figures provided to 50,000 gallons a day," Lenthe Lenthe was not entirely opti- on foot. Cut was cleaned and by Lenthe, the Village uses around said. mistic about finding and fixing the Apr. 10, 7:47 am. - Fire alarm at bandaged. 400,000 gallons per day Lenthe "The majority of our time leak, however. When questioned Kenyon Inn laundry room due to thinks the ideal amount would be was spent delicately trying to about potential future problems, electrical problem with dryer. Col- Apr. 11, 2:05 a.m. - Fire hose 200,000 to 250,000 gallons per remove the sidewalk without de- he said, "The big problem now is lege Township Fire Department was unraveled at Old Kenyon. day. stroying everything," Lenthe said. you're going to fix this leak, and notified. Furthermore, while the big- "It ends up that the sidewalk was it's going to break somewhere Apr. 11, 2:52 a.m. - Vandalism gest leak has been fixed, Lenthe eight inches thick." else." Apr. 10, 10:49 a.m. - Damage to to motor bike in parking lot at stone pillar at Chapel Drive due to Peirce Hall. vehicle accident Salaries: 4 increase to begin next year Apr. 12, 2:50 p.m. - Ammunition CONTINUED page one and we feel more confident. ... as time out to Apr. 10, 5:57 p.m. - Disoriented stu- found in residence hall room at from "a ... get campus "The lack of salary As far as the cash that will dent on Quarry Chapel Road. Student Norton Hall. increase, be feedback." as you can imagine, created a lot available for pay transported back to dormitory room adjustments," The measure is also widely of conversation on campus," said Nugent Nu-gen- t's Apr. 13, 2:03 p.m. - Report of said, the task force's seen as an initial move by Blanchard. eventual goal is to a Apr. 10, 8: 15 p.m. - Window broken smoke in laundry room at Taft "institute administration to get staff "It's no secret that full new system for salary ad- back on track. in College vehicle. Cottages. Maintenance was no- staff's relations morale was very low tified that there is an overloaded this past ministration." "I believe," said Fox, "that fall," said Fox. Blanchard and What that new system is President Nugent, along with se- Apr. 10, 8:43 ajn. - Fire hose unrav- washer that may have a burnt Fox agreed that the to be is as nior staff, eled and discharged in stairwell at Old belt. turnaround yet undetermined. has worked very hard in U.S. market Kenyon. performance has Blanchard said, "the work of this year to heighten Kenyon's been a major windfall to the Col- the task force is un- Apr. 14, 12:28 a.m. - Fire alarm currently sense of community ... focus- lege and will go a long way to- derway, and it has not yet made ing on satisfaction in Apr. 10, 9:16 a.m. - Vandalism, at Taft Cottages possibly acti- job not just ward making improved relations its recommendations." of in communi- dow broken in room at Hanna Hall. vated by cigarette smoke. terms pay but also possible. However, Blanchard said, cation, working environment and The overall recovery of the "The disparities created by the benefits." economy over the past year will changing health insurance Nugent said she "wanted to WRITE NEWS! WRITE NEWS! help fuel both new salary in- raises ... are being addressed send a signal that staff salaries are creases and more sophisticated as well." an important priority to me." Other WRITE NEWS! long-ter- m compensation reform, President Nugent charac- priorities will be decided later this said Nugent. terized this year's increase as spring and during the summer "Our endowment has gone a simple corrective measure, recess, when the new task force e-m- ail collegian C; kcnyon.edu back to the value it once had, during a year that will be used makes its first recommendations. Thursday, April 15, 2004 NEWS The Kenyon Collegian 3 Zoning Board of Appeals hears FRA cases BY WILLOW BELDEN "The frit was an architectural Gambier resident Ann Starr said emissions, Zoning Board of Ap- who were affiliated with the College News Editor detail to control the amount of light she agreed, noting that the frit was peals member Jim Zach said, "It's had a conflict of interest when they that was coming out of the building," "the reason that the glass roof was not so much about the glass as it approved the FRA. In a procedural meeting last Zipp said. However, "we found that okay in the first place. A very big is about the propriety of the meet-ing.- " Ransburg said she feels that week, the Gambler Zoning Board when sunlight hit the frit, the glass deal was made of the fritted glass. the members in question did have of Appeals considered testimony became opaque. It also cast a number . . . Why this frit was so important Strome concurred, saying that a conflict of interest and should not regarding two appeals that have of shadows, and it created glare in- then and suddenly isn't important the Board of Appeals only has the have voted. She cites the Ohio Ethics been filed with the board in re- side the building, which affected the now is an open question." authority to decide whether the Advisory Commission, which reads: sponse to a change in the type of integrity of our competition spaces." She also said that the College appeal is justified whether the "No public official or employee shall glass to be used in Kenyon 's new Because of these concerns, Kenyon seems concerned "not so much about Zoning Commission's decision to use or authorize the use of the author- Fitness, Recreational and Athletic decided to remove the frit and use the emission of light, but about the allow Kenyon to change the type ity or influence of office or employ- facility (FRA). The Board of Ap- normal Low-- E glass. fact that the frit was going to cause of glass to be used in the FRA was ment to secure anything of value or peals did not reach a decision about According to Jenny Farmer, glare inside the building. As a neigh- arrived at properly. the promise or offer of anything of either appeal but will hold another many Gambier residents are con- bor of the building, my concern is The Farmers' appeal argued value that is of such a character as to hearing before April 22. cerned that without the fritted glass, with the exterior, not with the interior that adjacent property owners were manifest a substantial and improper One of the appeals before the light emissions from the FRA will glare." not given sufficient opportunity to influence upon the public official board, filed by Michael and Jennifer adversely affect nearby residents. According to Zipp, "the emis- review the differences in the type of or employee with respect to that Farmer, said that the Zoning Com- At the original Zoning Commis- sion of light coming out of the glass. The zoning board, however, person's duties." mission agreed to allow Kenyon sion hearing to discuss the FRA, building with regular Low-- E felt that there was little difference in Gambier resident Charles to change the type of glass that she said, the building planners had glass will be equal to or less than the light emissions from the differ- Walker said the Ethics Commission will cover the exterior of the FRA assured residents that the fritted glass what was originally proposed, in all ent types of glass, and that further is not a legitimate code to cite in such without providing ample notice of a would prevent such unwanted light situations." discussion on the subject was un- a case. "It's advisory, and it has no public hearing to adjacent property emissions. Farmer, however, questioned necessary. weight in case law," he said. owners. However, Farmer said the the truth of this assertion, saying "What we really have to de- Regardless of the authority of

According to Zoning Board regular non-fritte- d Low-- E glass that she believes residents may cide," said Strome. "is whether there the Ohio Ethics Commission, Strome of Appeals chair Tom Strome, that Kenyon now plans to use is have been shown the same set of is reason to have further discussion said, "In the opinion of most legal Kenyon administrators believe that essentially just pane glass, such as specs for fritted and non-fritte- d or not" authorities, a conflict of interest the change in the type of glass is is used in normal houses, and that it glass. Zoning Board of Appeals must include some benefit to one or not a major change in the building could therefore cause excessive light "I heard that the original infor- member Cy Wainscott agreed, the other party. I fail to see, in this plan and therefore did not require a infiltration onto adjacent properties mation given to the zoning com- saying that the appeals board does situation, where anyone benefits . . . new application or approval from the and into the night sky mission was not for the frit glass not have the authority to decide monetarily by the change of the glass Zoning Commission. "When we're dealing with a but for the Low-- E glass," she said, "whether the decision was right or in the new building."

Special Assistant to the Presi- building the size of two Wal-Mar- ts "so they weren't changing anything wrong." Moreover, he said, "I bet at least dent Doug Zipp said the College that's mostly glass," Farmer said, "I in terms of the light escaping from The second case that the board 70 of the people in this room have originally planned to use Low-Emissi- on think ... we should be shown how that building. That means that the considered also involved alleged had some connection with Kenyon glass with frit, or baked-o- n dots the light emissions from the differ- original conditional use was issued improper procedure. The appeal, College. . . . How can we ever say of ceramic dust ent types of glass will vary." on incorrect information." filed by Village Council member anything that relates to Kenyon Regardless of whether non-fritt- ed Audra Ransburg, pertains to whether College without having a conflict glass will increase light members of the Zoning Commission of interest?"

April 25, 1961 Alcove: Restaurant closes in Results in 8 Classes Increase Faculty o'clock CONTINUED from page one as those on Coshocton Avenue." downtown Mount Vernon can stay This date in history marked the introduction of 8 Sullivan '04, who had worked at Body believes a reopened Al- alive without some sort of Alcove o'clock classes to Kenyon College. New faculty had been the Alcove for a year as a server. cove could succeed downtown. "I here," said former Gambier Mayor hired, but the number of classrooms did not increase, so a "In December, we stopped serving think once more people move here Michael Schlemmer. "I think some- lunch. was a big part of the day, and appreciate a downtown," he one else will pick it up and keep a new hour of classes was added. Rather than tack on an extra That but we weren't making the kind of said, "that people from out of town restaurant here. I would hope the which would interfere with athletics prac- class at 4 p.m., revenue on it that we needed. Pretty moving here will bolster downtown community would organize around tices, the administration decided to have first period begin at much right after that, some of the and it wiil have a turnaround." that and make sure it happens. ... 8 a.m. staff decided to quit because they For many patrons and Alcove People don't have other places they were doing double shifts every day, employees, Tuesday night's closing want to go, particularly without the and that's how they were making was the end of a long and valuable Village Inn in Gambier. It's a sad April 16, 1965 their money. ... The past couple of relationship. commentary on our times if we can 't Student Rally Upholds Tradition weeks have been real good, but just "I've been coming here since keep a restaurant here. On April 4, 1965, Kenyon students "rioted" to "pro- not good enough." the 1950s, although I left the area "And I'm not even a Repub- test the capping of an aperture at the intersection of Rt. 229 Metcalf said he knew of risks for 30 years," said Al Wainwright, a lican," he continued. "This is a for The Alcove's long-ter- m health Kenyon alumnus from 1959 who is Republican hangout." and Middle Path that marks the site of Philander Chase's even when he still owned the busi- now retired in Gambier. "This is an "I was shocked and saddened by done to decrease the chance car well." The capping was of ness. "I recall being in a meeting," institution; it was an institution back the closing," said county Republican So- accidents, but that didn't stop "approximately 300 students" he said, "and we asked . . . what we in the '50s; it's an institution now. . . . Party leader and Gambier Village from gathering in front of the local constable's house. "In are going to do with chain restau- I belong to a club down the block, licitor Ken Lane. "It's been a main- - time." The Alcove has short order, seven squad cars and an emergency van from rants coming to town." and we just came here after dinner stay for a long Although the restaurant bol- to have our last nightcap at the old hosted GOP parties and conferences several arms of law enforcement in Knox County appeared stered revenue with catering and bar." for more than 30 years, he said. A "mildly amused" on the scene to prevent hostilities." banquet services, Metcalf said the Johnson was also a regular Alcove employees remembered President Lund made a speech at the gathering. competition from a plethora of new customer, as he said all the track the establishment as a place of close restaurants, primarily on Coshocton coaches from Kenyon and Denison friendships and a chance to meet the Vernon community. April 11, 1974 Avenue, proved too much for the would convene at The Alcove's Mount downtown business. bar, called the "Library," every "It was a good job for me Tonight in Hiss Lecture Rosse "We knew it was going to hap- Wednesday. ,because they're really supportive Alger Hiss, famous for being "convicted on two pen some day," he said. "If we want "We called it either 'Denyon' of the time schedules that I have," counts ofperjury in a case of Communist espionage," spoke our old businesses ... to continue, or 'Kennison,'" he said. "We had said Shaun Emick, a Mount Vernon fun here. A lot of coaches Nazarene University student who at Kenyon on "McCarthyism and the Free Press." After we've got to support them. We've a lot of got to support The Alcove." would come here as kind of a worked at the restaurant for two denying was ever a Communist, Hiss was sentenced to he But downtown businesses can central area, coaches from Ohio years. "It was really neat getting to The 44 months in prison by a New York federal grand jury. remain viable despite the Coshoc- Wesleyan, Wooster." know the Kenyon students here." former law clerk and member of FDR's cabinet spoke on ton Road competition, said Mount The Alcove, Johnson con- "This is actually the nicest how in the 1950s people were "frightened of the govern- VernonKnox County Chamber of tinued, is also "like a family. ... restaurant I've ever eaten in in my The Kenyon students would bring whole life," said Sullivan. "I have ment" and "frightened of having independent thoughts," Commerce President Jeff Urban. "Coshocton Road and down- their parents here. ... I think these a lot of friends here now. ... I don't traits which he felt gave rise to the McCarthy era. town Mount Vernon can co-exis- t," places are what ... makes things think I had that kind of a perspec- he said, "because downtown busi- unique." tive on the community when I was BYZACHSTOLTZFUS nesses don't offer the same services "I find it hard to conceive that a freshman or sophomore." The Kenyon Collegian ELECTIONS 2004 Thursday, April 15, 2004

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Meredith Farmer Nicholas Xenakis First of all, I think that the Aca--dem- ic I would like Academic Affairs "As VP of Academic Affairs, I Affairs committee has done to consider academic advising, intend to initiate a comprehensive The most obvious issue for There are three primary issues a great job this year, and I would electronic resources, and the Career review of the language and quan- Senate is going to be housing. that I would like to raise before Student like to continue a lot of the projects Development Center. Many students titative reasoning requirements. Policies that eliminated Sophom Council: First, the review of Greek housing concerning sophomores living they have been working on, such have an excellent advising experience Next year's senior class will be -- ores from fraternity 'division in division, occurs next year, and I will as reforming the allstu system, im- at Kenyon, but some do not I believe the first to graduate under these housing' are up for review, and ensure that the policy is accurately and proving the quality of Library and there is room for improvement in new distribution requirements, that will certainly take up a fair honestly evaluated. Second, I believe Information Services and revamp- areas including faculty advisors' which make it an opportune amount of time. In discussing that a review of the judicial process ing the faculty reviews. preparation and how problems be- time to address problems such as housing we shouldn't limit our- is absolutely necessary. While serving My primary goal, is to raise the tween students and their advisors limited enrollment for upperclass-me- n selves to this issue, however. on the committee that reviewed the visibility of the Academic Affairs are managed. Kenyon 's size allows in certain modern languages We should also discuss sexual misconduct policy, I saw major committee on campus, so that all the opportunity for outstanding advis- courses. ways to improve the lottery system inadequacies and failures in the judicial students recognize it as a strong or- ing and we should work to achieve This year, I have been an y. and I to fix those and make it more user-friendl- process, hope problems ganization that will work for them to excellence across the program, to the active member of the Academic We may also need to in the coming year. I have the experience and dedi- improve the quality of academic life table. Affairs committee and have also discuss ways to deal with the cation necessary to do a good job. here at Kenyon, possibly by creating I have served three years on the served on the Curricular Policy housing 'shortage' on campus. I have served the student body as an Academic Affairs message board 2005 class committee, one year on Committee. These experiences In a similar vein, parking will Vice-Preside- nt for Academic Affairs, where students can send us their Student Council, and this year as a helped me understand the com- be a major issue for us. The Sophomore Class Representative to concerns, which will be discussed member of Academic Affairs. This plexities of the language require- legislation that just passed will Campus Senate, and on the Business in meetings. I will also remind will help ensure that my decisions ment from the perspective of the certainly help, but we should and Finance and Security and Safety students that meetings are open to accurately represent what students administration. I have also served discuss ... our long-ter- m plans. committees. everyone and encourage all students would like Kenyon to be. as Director ofAcademic Affairs for that are interested to attend. Campus Senate Secretary Vice President for Student Life

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Gregory Browne-Nicho- ls Steve Hands Tim Webb In general when considering The qualities I would look for I would like to put into effect I would like to streamline the Candidate declined to post a a speaker I look for someone pro- when considering a speaker are: I to work with a plan that would get more desir- lottery system. want statement. vocative, but Kenyon needs more able housing for students. In that the Security and Safety Chair to than just the cheap kind of provo- Notoriety - How well known is way, there would be fewer students improve lighting on campus. I will cation provided by too many of the speaker; would his or her miserable after the lottery. Another also work withthe administration today's political pundits. We need appearance enhance Kenyon 's thing I would like to do,is get the to create the best timetable for speakers that add to the campus image nationally? students more involved with some implementing the Master Plan. debate with interesting insights. of the decisions that are made con- The most important issue will Student Lectureships also Generational appeal - Would the cerning housing. I think before any be how Coed Housing will work looks for people who would be speaker be of interest to students rule is sent to Senate, the major- in the lottery. This is a brand new fun and engaging speakers, since and facultystaff? ity of the student body's opinion system, and the lottery would have intelligence and good public should be heard first, because it to change a lot to be able to take speaking skills don't necessarily Timeliness of topic - Will the affects them, as well. into account this new housing op- go together. subject help the Kenyon community I think that co-e- d housing tion I have always felt that students Of course, we should not understand better the issues is a great idea. It gives students a should have the opportunity to confine ourselves to the field that affect us nationally andor chance to be adults and get the ex- live in coed apartments. I am very of politics. Perhaps too often in internationally? perience that they will need when excited that this policy has been thinking about famous people to they graduate and go into the real enacted, and am looking forward bring to campus we turn first to Variety - Topics need not be all world. to implementing it. those making waves in the politi- serious. Laughter or music or

cal arena, and I'd like to avoid that make-belie- ve all have value for Step'9 Parly Shop! tendency somewhat. Kenyon forums. The "One We want speakers that are affecting on the community, but I will continue to endorse the "community" means more than current procedures for selecting "politics." Artists, writers and a speaker. The current procedure scientists all have an effect on is excellent and should serve us the community. well next year. Student Council 305 South Gay Street -- Mt Vernon

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1 along great Photographs in the Collegian? A " Like the Video Games Starring at .9 Movies Starting at ,99 Why not make more of them. John Lesjack and Musk Starting at .99 t I think that the Business and Finance Committee must continue And if its apt on the shelves to look at the level of return Ken- they can order it for you, even yon recieves from its investment. those hard to find games, Sponsoring teams and club sports movies, or music cd's. Order prints today: collegiankenyon.edu that promote Kenyon and its repu- tation to the outside community J? must remain a critical part of the Vote Today! allocation process. Events that have proven to be popular and rewarding for the campus should also continue of the to recieve the finacial support BUY SELL TRADE the BFC must con- MtMWHfc fcrtKj poll.kenyon.edu college. Finally, pMfRfr tjff?(Wft tinue to support new organizations that have proven their dedication to 112 Wtt rtgkSr Atom Vuro Am providing for the community. MMuHttn Polls close I Student Tu VM Tftar ioa P M-iW- nt also think that hi HimAM4JH.II. Council must continue to address

Saturday at M2-GAM- the issues of parking and lighting (740) E midnight. on campus. The Kenyon Collegian FEATURES Thursday, April 15, 2004 Kenyon boasts Goldwater scholarship winner Karly Burke is laudedfor her research in biochemistry, hopes to study neurological disorders

first-ye- BY BRYAN STOKES organic chemistry as a ar said Burke, "and I wanted to take neurological diseases, like mul- Editorial Assistant student. She was one of the top that one step further. tiple sclerosis, Parkinson's and students of that class. Her other "I built a computer gen- Alzheimer's," she continued. "We Out of 1,113 applicants for coursework is equally impressive, erated model of a serotonin don't know if they're bora with it, the Barry M. Goldwater scholar- as attested to by her high G.P.A. transporter," she continued. "My or if there's an environmental ef- X ship, Karly Burke '06 was recently "Karly also began doing re- proposal was to use that model and fect that triggers that." named one of 3 10 scholars nation- ! search in her first year at Kenyon simulate drug binding to it, and see Although Burke is - . excited wide. The scholarship, which the and continued as a Summer Sci- what happens to different drugs, about receiving this prestigious Goldwater Foundation awards ence Scholar in 2003 under the di- or maybe see what new drugs will award, she has received strange annually to students of mathemat- rection of Professor of Chemistry bind to it." comments from friends and fam- ics, science and engineering, will John Lutton," she continue. "She Burke, who was adopted ily. "People keep asking, 'So provide a maximum of $7,500 did very impressive computational from South Korea at the age of what exactly is the Goldwater," yearly to provide for Burke's tu- biochemistry work, modeling five months and now resides in said Burke. "Some people are im-

drug-prote- in ition, room, board and associated - binding interactions. Woodbury, Minn., is planning for pressed and some people aren't." fees during the remainder of her Karly has very ambitious future a career in medicine, most likely Burke learned of winning the goals in the health sciences. We an in medical time at Kenyon, according to the mr pursuing M.D.Ph.D. award from her twin sister, Kelly

Sun i it .1 Foundation's Web site. m fc.. ii ii in ii have no doubt that she will con- research. me www.kenyon.edu '06. "My sister called and The scholarship was estab- Goldwater winner Karly Burke '06. tribute tremendously to human "I definitely know that I want said 'Did you know that you got lished to honor Senator Barry M. health and well-being- ." to go into medicine," said Burke. this?'" said Burke. Kelly learned Goldwater. The majority of schol- Associate Professor of Chemistry After being nominated by the "It's the research part that I don't of Karly's win from the Goldwater arship recipients intend to pursue Rosemary Marusak. department, Burke was required know how much consideration I Web site. Ph.D. programs in their fields. "Karly has always been a top to submit a formal application, want to give it. But I like doing "I was going to wait to look it Scholars are nominated by student in our department," said including a project proposal. research now, so there's no reason up after March ended; that was my professors within their depart- Marusak. "She came to Kenyon "My project proposal was an ac- not to, because I like combining plan," said Burke. "But actually, ment. Burke, a biochemistry ma- with a very strong chemistry cumulation of what I worked on two interests. I got a letter in the mail later that jor, was nominated by her advisor, background, placing directly into for my summer science project," "I'm really interested in day." Kenyon to host GLCA women's studies conference this weekend BY CHARLOTTE NUGENT cover Kent State." AmyLee is be involved in confronting sexual Additionally, President Taryn Myers '04, the conference Features Editor an activist and author on Native misconduct." Georgia Nugent will participate "will be a great opportunity to American healing. Assistant Director of Ad- in a panel discussion with fellow learn the type of research that is Scholars and students of Several Kenyon students, missions Densil Porteous will female GLCA college president being done, as well as the type of women's studies will converge at staff and faculty members will participate in a panel discussing Joan Straumanis of Antioch Col-lg- e. gender-base- d activism at other Kenyon on Friday and Saturday give presentations and participate Kenyon 's Unity House from 1:30 schools." for the 2004 Great Lakes College in panels with students and fac- to 3 p.m. Saturday in Fischman "Professor of Women's and The conference will close Association Women's Studies ulty from other GLCA schools. 103. Gender Studies Laurie Finke with a talk entitled "Participatory Conference. Keynote speaker Advisor for Kenyon Men Against "The panel will be a place for asked some really good ques- Critical Dialogues in Research: AmyLee will kick off the event Sexual Assault Patrick Gilligan participants to discuss the impetus tions about what difference does Carving Pathways for Personal at 2 p.m. on Friday in Higley Au- will facilitate a session entitled for the Unity House, the process it make if a woman is president," and Social Transformations" by ditorium with a lecture entitled "Men and Sexual Assault" from of its creation, current and future said Nugent. "Do women lead Niva Piran, a professor of educa- "Black and White and Well-Re- d 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday in Sam programming and the space's place differently?" tion at the University of Toronto, Ail-Ove- r: Three Generations of Mather 306. He will discuss "the in the academic environment of the According to women's and at 3 p.m. Saturday in Tomsich Native American Women Dis issues of how and why men should College," said Porteous. gender studies concentrator 101. A grand opening, indeed: Dollar Tree offers excitement, cheap thrills

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Must present this ad at tie of purchase. Offer Expires 33104 120 S. Main Street, Mount Vernon (740)397-561- 6 Kevin Guckes Willow Belden Thursday, April 15, 2004 FEATURES The Kenyon Collegian 7 Lords and Ladies in London The British capital city offers an intense educational experience and cultural opportunities galore w- - 1 namennmp it.it ItTt wasuflQ thethp typetvnp. of thingthin BY CAITLIN WEISS where I'd open the weekly Time Sniff Writer Out London magazine and go, 'Oh, there's a Chuck Close exhibit Austin Powers. Love Actually. at the White Cube gallery,' and Bridget Jones ' Diary. To someone I'd take the tube and two buses who has not yet had the chance to and wander around until I finally take the flight across the pond and found it." land in England, London is the Not all programs accommo- city of atrocious cuisine, blistery date this kind of wanderlust, how- weather, shy rosy-cheek- ed wom- ever. BADA requires its students to well-groom- en and bumbling ed s five days a week, nine . i be at class men. r t hours a day. Roper, a bit surprised However, there is more to the at the heavy schedule, says the av- capital of the U.K. than a bunch t erage day's work was "much more of Hugh Grants and Kate Winslets than I expected, and much more rushing about, and after a semester than I think most abroad programs or two of study in the big British require." metropolis, Daniel Silverman '05, -- Regardless of the program's '04, Rachel Eb-n- er Grace Van Cleave intensity, though, London is '04, Lee man Tarpley '04 and ' always used as more than just a Franzblau '05 found much V Sean backdrop for lectures instead, the city than even the more to courses thoroughly tap the city, Colin Firth film could dare to best often cramming reams of field show. trips into the average week. In ad- It seems as if London was . . . . Courtesy Caitlin Weiss dition to the bounding around town made for English majors the city Ferris wheel, in the background. required for internships, professors its role as the birthplace of Big Ben towers over London at dusk, with the London Eye, a large boasts often hold classes in art museums, Geoffrey Chaucer, John Donne, "A lot British people I surprise was a quite welcome professional theaters and govern- John Keats, Virginia Woolf, Syl- program. Her. subject emphasis of seemed angry with the one. Franzblau, Van Cleave and ment buildings to complement Plath and even J.K. Rowling, led her to work as an intern with talked with via Roper were all pleased to find course reading and discussion. non-prof- it fo- U.S. and with President Bush," to name a fraction of the figure in two organizations "and some assumed great ethnic restaurants through- "It's pretty incredible to learn literary history. Even cused on promoting nutrition in says Ebner, London's city, especially the Asian the U.K. that just because I was American out the today the city is filled with shades the I was a supporter of Bush's poli- noodle chain Wagamama and of Dickensian images, and shad- Tarpley studied theater at The cies." score of Indian restaurants spread went door-to-do- or ows of Orwell's fears are visible British Academy for the Dramatic 7 the throughout London. architecture lining the Arts (BADA), a program associ- Franzblau, too, notes in the cold Tarpley, however, was just as campaigning for a ated with Sarah Lawrence Col- negativity toward Americans in Thames. on traditional British "I often felt like I was happy dining mid-ter- m However, London does not lege. Studying theater in London the U.K. ... election stereotyped and even dis dishes, finding a special love for simply make English majors gave him the chance to "spend the being criminated against," he says. Van the "non-spic- y Italian sausage," on the north side of giddy with historical import; it whole day doing theater classes" Cleave recalls an incident of being or bangers, available in most ' psychology, po- and many nights viewing profes- London. woos economics, and British eateries. Also, sional performances. turned away from a bar because of pubs litical science and theater majors declared fish Lon- her nationality. an unnamed source Sean Franzblau as well. In the words of Ebner, Finally, Silverman found However, London is an in- and chips "the best hangover cure is something for everyone don the ideal place to continue his "There known to man." study of economics through the credibly tolerant city "one of to do there." discover- about German Expressionism one University Internship the most ethnically diverse in the The most positive Franzblau and Van Cleave, for Boston day," says Van Cleave, "and then world," in Franzblau's opinion. ies of life in London were the example, both went to London to Program. Max Beckmann ex- activism is high, excellent transportation system, go to the science, and both While political study political the "tube," and the pedestrian-friendl- y hibit at the Tate Modern the next. Not in Ohio anymore so is cultural sensitivity. had the chance to see Parliament the city. That's London for you." Bernard Silverman, in fact, felt un- nature of in action. Franzblau was enrolled According to George Shaw, England and the United fettered by his homeland. "It is in the IES London Program, a pro- walked everywhere," says Fond memories countries divided unrealistic and unnecessary to be "I gram that enabled him to attend States are "two For these six students, Lon- being American," he says. Van Cleave. "I was always want- interning for a by a common language." afraid of four classes while ing to go out and explore and dis- don represents a cultural oasis. When asked about linguistic Instead of leaving him with a sense member of Parliament. street or With theater, art, music, litera- of alienation, British reactions to cover some new favorite As an American studying the shop." As ture and even economics coming his American heritage made him neighborhood or little British government, Franzblau 7 was always all this independent to life around every comer, those feel "like a modern-da- y Neil Arm- a result of of was given every opportunity to says, who studied here last year say the wanting to go out strong." exploration, Van Cleave first-han-d London a participate in "I felt like I grew up a lot and city is an ideal place to spend politics. semester. and explore and Adjusting to life abroad I learned how reliant I can be on "There really wasn't a typi- When asked the most impor- some new According to Ebner, the big- myself." cal day at Parliament," Franzblau discover the ease tant thing she learned from study- gest surprise about life in London The best thing about says. "My first day, I went door-to-do- or it on ing abroad, Van Cleave replies, favorite street or was the cramped living quarters. of commuting in London, be campaigning for a mid- there's "That I need to live in a city with "In the first flat I lived in, foot or by subway, is that term Parliamentary election on neighborhood or wonderful to a great art museum." there were 12 people in my flat, always somewhere the north side of London. Other ' museums, the While others weren't as spe- little shop. and five in my bedroom, creating go. Full of free days, I would usually come do addict out of cific in their answers, these re- a very crowded experience," she city has made an art constituent correspondence and Grace Van Cleave student, and the turned students all say how much says. many a visiting write briefs on foreign affairs or National Gal- they gained from spending time in Other unwelcome surprises Tate Modern and the upcoming legislation." lery alone are filled with enough a city with so much to offer. "I've says, "The were the high cost of living, During her semester at the differences, Silverman a textbook to become so much more confident currently being experienced by masterpieces to put in is no trivial self-sufficien- Hollins University Study Abroad difference accents and t," says Ebner. Allison Roper '05. shame. in London, Van Cleave matter. The problem is, no matter Experiencing London has Program shocked by However, depending on the you wear, how "I was entirely a took classes three days a week a how much black a student is affected these students in such how expensive London is," she program in which schedule that allowed her ample tight your jeans are or how quickly way that, even in the middle of is much more enrolled, there may or may not you dart around tube stations, as says. "Living here differently, time to wander through local be the free time to explore the Ohio, they see things mouth, your expensive than anything I could political protests, see Parliament, soon as you open your carrying a bit of the U.K. back have expected or even imag- city. and enjoy all the other cultural cover is blown." with them into the land of corn- ined." Van Cleave's experience declared on Wal-Mar- has to offer. After war was fields and t. In the words resources the city cuisine, too, came as with Hollins' program left her less and less British abroad is Ebner, a psychology major, Iraq, it became with four days a week to attend 'of Silverman, "Going an a surprise to most of the students courses through the Boston beneficial to be recognized as plays, you great. It changes everything." took studying abroad. However, this "concerts, exhibits, University London Internship American. The Kenyon Collegian OPINIONS Thursday, April 15, 2004

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Features Editor: Charlotte Nugent . Opinions Page Editor: Amy Bergen llll Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jesse Lewin Sports Editors: Liam Haggerty, Mick Reynolds Photo Editor: Kevin Guckes Online Editors: Erin Taylor, Sarah Taylor i y I Business Manager: Jaimie Gesler Phoebe Cohen Editorial Assistants: Michael Ludders, Bryan Stokes II Layout Manager: Rachel Kessler Copy Editors: Sara Kaplow, Amanda Lewis, Michael Vandenburg History's lessons support gay unions Faculty Advisors: John Elliott, RF. Kluge

BY BILLY CALLIS the wishes of many and against I see two possible outcomes: Is Kenyon losing its legacy faculty? Guest Columnist millennia of tradition. they'll succeed, and people will Not all change is bad, and the come to accept gay marriage; or,

In response to Rich Bar- socially conservative safe-have- ns they'll fail, and people will con- This weekend's performance of Metamorphoses at the Bolton tholomew's plea in last week's of "culture," "tradition" and, in tinue to oppose it. znothing will Theater marks the last show in the long career of director, mentor and Collegian that we not rebut him, this case, "public opinion" are not change except gay couples will professor Harlene Marley. Kenyon's first tenure-trac- k female faculty give him the benefit of the always markers of rightness, nor have what they want. member, Marley has been working with students for 35 years. As I'll doubt and not be incensed at his are they unchanging. In the first scenario, the idea articles throughout this week's Collegian testify, she will be dearly use of the Meiwes cannibal case. The institution of marriage that many people may start to like missed by students and colleagues alike. Hers is certainly a career As Bartholomew survived the change to allow gay marriage is a bad reason to that can be described as a legacy: generations of Kenyon students himself noted, there is little moral cor- couples against protest Those who don't change can attest to her talent and grace. interracial it relation between cannibalism and many people's idea of what is their minds can continue to dis- And so we are lead to wonder: Is the legacy professor a dying gay marriage; but beyond that, it's natural, acceptable and Biblically sent. breed at Kenyon? Names like Perry Lentz and Franklin Miller come an inappropriate comparison. condoned and it was a good In the second scenario, you to mind as educators who have been with us on the Hill since the ivy It makes little sense to com- change. won't have to worry about being in was planted. But more and more frequently, it seems, the visiting pare cannibalism an action that Some people take offense at the minority. Opinions will stay the instructor seems to be the en vogue role for the aspiring researcher is physical and absolute and re- comparisons between the African-Americ- an same, but gay couples will have the or administrator. quires nothing more than mutual, struggle for civil rights benefits they want, and you won't In fact, fewer and fewer individuals can call themselves Kenyon bodily consent with marriage, an and the gay rights movement, be affected. "lifers." Who would have thought that former Provost and Acting act that carries some combination because homosexuality is about Bartholomew writes, "A President Ron Sharp would have left after such a long history with of social, emotional, religious and attraction. But interracial marriage desire does not suddenly become the College? The same might be said of departing Associate Provost economic factors, and requires a is about attraction, as well. legitimate simply because certain Rita Kipp. And with the departure of former President Robert Oden, great deal more than mutual con- If some people, even a major- individuals have it." Nor should Kenyon witnessed a surprisingly short presidency. sent. ity backed by tradition and some a desire become illegal simply There is something to be said for "new blood." Reportedly, If Bartholomew wants to draw interpretations of religion, want because certain individuals don't The Ohio State University does not hire its own alumni. But does comparisons, he should compare to ban interracial marriages, it like it. transience really benefit a student body with such an awareness of cannibalism to gay sex, and argue doesn't trump interracial couples' If we listen to the logic of tradition? that it should be illegal. After all, desire to marry. Opinion polls do opponents of gay marriage, we Kenyon thrives on its traditional commitment to strong teaching many find it repugnant; it's done suggest that a majority (53 in should never have legalized inter- and a residential atmosphere. Crucial to this collegiate character is a with bodies, by consent. January, according to Gallup) of racial marriage, because it would faculty with a long-ter- m commitment both to the College and to the On the other hand, if he wants Americans oppose gay marriage; have upset tradition and majority Gambier community. Marley, in addition to her years of work for the to draw some parallel with mar- this is not reason enough to ban opinion and won over people to drama department, is active in many capacities on this Hill often, riage, I suggest something that gay marriage. condoning it. she can be seen walking her dog along Middle Path or participating involves a similar social, religious This is because we live in The difference between can- in the life of Harcourt Parish. Not just a professor by occupation, her and economic institution. a constitutional, representative nibalism and marriage becomes lifestyle is interconnected with the life of the College, the Village But let's pretend for a minute democracy so the many can't even clearer here: not only is one and all the inhabitants thereof. Such is the nature of a residential that eating a human and wanting oppress the few. a social institution and the other college. the economic and emotional ben- Individual freedoms, not a physical act, but cannibalism, Dedicated senior faculty are the keys to maintaining this char- efits of marriage are comparable, majority power, are the basis of even consensual cannibalism, ob- acter and commitment, for they are the link between Kenyon's past and that the latter could lead to the American government, and the jectively hurts the person who is and present. The modern, visiting instructor may know the latest former. majority only matters because it's killed and eaten. scholarship or publish the most articles, but such qualities are merely History shows us that the the most efficient and simple way Absolutely no harm can come generic. A residential academic community must look beyond such slippery slope argument is flawed. of assessing the greatest number of from a gay relationship that would generalities and find those individuals who demonstrate the involve- Laws which forbade interracial individuals. equal this, and no demonstrable ment and commitnment necessary to carry on the legacy of venerable marriages are gone, and we haven't Democracy is a component harm at all could come from a professors such as Marley. even allowed two same-se- x adults of freedom and not the other way committed gay relationship that to marry; if that changes, I still around. It's a way for us to exercise wouldn't exist for straight married don't see the United States le- self-governan- ce, not for us to write couples. into and institu- Office: Chase Tower at the top of Peirce Hail's main stairway galizing interspecies marriage or religious and cultural traditions People religious Mailing address: The Kenyon Collegian, P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH 43022. letting people marry household law. tions are free to oppose homosexual Business address: P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH 43022 appliances. U.S. laws forbidding Bartholomew asks if "one marriage, but as it does not demon- E-m- ail address: collegianskenyon.edu oral and anal sex were struck down individual" deviating from social strably hurt anyone, I have seen no WWW address: collegian.kenyon.edu

427-533- 427-533- by last summer, mores means "society must now reason to make it illegal other than Telephone number (740) 8, Facsimile: (740) 9 the Supreme Court The opinion page is a space for members of the community to discuss issues relevant to but pedophilia and bestiality aren't throw up its collective hands." that it offends some people's aes- the campus and the world at large. The opinions expressed on this page belong only to the legal and probably won't become I'm puzzled by this, and by op- thetic and moral sensibilities. writer. Columns and letters to the editors do not reflect the opinions of the Kenyon Collegian legal. ponents of gay marriage constantly It turns out to be an extreme staff. All members of the community are welcome to express opinions through a letter to the the editors. The Kenyon Collegian reserves the right to edit all letters submitted for length and Bartholomew wonders what complaining that they are being version of political correctness: clarity. The Collegian cannot accept anonymous or pseudonymous letters. Letters must be "horrors" the individual mind can "forced to accept gay marriage." sense of entitlement to psychologi-

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Checks should be made payable to The Kenyon Collegian and sent to the BusinessAdvertising COLLEGIAN . KENYON . EDU Manager. Thursday, April 15, 2004 OPINIONS The Kenyon Collegian 9 TBTN displays strength and dedication of community alcohol has BY Kti.i t SmaLLwuOD on inhibitions and about events, and counselors' office hours are outlines her reasons for disapproving of about our experiences, we work as a Guest Columnist the consequences of failing to obey the extended for those who might need the these events. Confounded by how "a community to build trust within our rules. These organizations, along with a additional support carnival, complete with dunk tanks and community by making the night safe Take Back the Night (TBTN) at support group in the Counseling Center, Hundreds and hundreds ofdollars hula hoops, might bring excitement for everyone. Many organizations, Kenyon College is a week of events also offer support for those who have are spent during this week, and many to a victim of sexual assault or ... professors, employees and students dedicated to survivors of sexual as- been assaulted, either in past years or students postpone their workloads in how possibly we could educate others within the community contribute their sault Survivors and their supporters while at Kenyon. order to publicize the events and make against sexual misconduct through a time and effort to this event If this is work through the week to raise aware- Other organizations at Kenyon the week effective. festival of lights," Carpenter makes not the community working together to ness of the crude and uncomfortable contribute to this steady fight The The week could, in fact, be com- the accusation that the Carnival is just provide a safe and fun environment for reality of sexual violence, to prevent Crazier Center, Safe-Walk- s, First Step pared to National Service Day: every- "another Friday night party" and that it everyone, I don't know what is. future occurrences and to help survi- and the Unity House all offer support one is invited to lend a helping hand is a poor attempt to "make victims feel Although the Carnival this year vors reinforce their capacity to "take to survivors and work to provide a safe simultaneously, with the understanding better." The fact is that the Carnival was was not advertised as a "festival of back" their sense of self and to restore space for students. that the offered services don't stop there, only meant to "bring excitement" to lights" where survivors and other their self love. In addition, the administration but that they continue throughout the victims or make them feel better. members of the community could feel Indeed, TBTN is only one week at Kenyon absolutely will not tolerate course of the year. The Light Up the Night Carnival safe and protected, the fact is that the long, and one week is not enough to disrespect for the sexual misconduct For the last two weeks, TBTN has is the last event in the week for two area was well lit and that people did feel successfully fight -fight, not turn the policy, and reported violators are al- been publicly criticized for its failure to reasons. First, it is meant to end the safe there. other cheek to - sexual misconduct ways prosecuted. These organizations, right all the wrongs inflicted by sexual week on a less somber note. After No, the main point of the Carni- Yet there seems to be some misun- independently operating in their own misconduct in one fell swoop. participating in activities such as the val was not to educate people about derstanding as to what TBTN is really spheres, are constantly fighting agaiast While Ginger Baran's article two Speak-O- ut and constantly being ex- sexual misconduct and associated is- about, and my goal in this article is to sexual violence. weeks ago was constructively critical, posed to chilling statistics on rape and sues. These things were addressed to a provide some clarity for the confused TBTN is an opportunity for all of pointing out that 'TBTN is an excel- assault all week, students eventually greater extent through the earlier events minority on campus. these organizations to come together lent start toward eradicating sexual become emotionally drained, and the of the week, and support was offered to We have, at this school, several or- with many other Kenyon groups (i.e., assault at Kenyon" but "that it's just Carnival is offered as an uplifting, safe anyone who needed it ganizations that concentrate solely on all of Kenyon 's Greek organizations, one step" and that campus attitudes and alcohol-fre- e event for the entire The main point of the Carnival, preventing sexual violence within our ADEPT, etc.) and to attack the prob- must change in general in order to stop campus to enjoy. instead, was to encourage the Ken- immediate area. The Sexual Miscon- lem actively via different campus-wid- e sexual violence, Amanda Carpenter's The Carnival symbolizes recov- yon community to work together to duct Task Force and Advisors, Beer & events, such as the March and article was simply counterproductive, ery: survivors of sexual assault can, provide a safe "Friday night party" for Sex and Kenyon Men Against Sexual Speak-Ou- t, panel discussions, comfort offering nothing but harsh comments in fact, move on with their lives and everyone including survivors, who Assault focus on educating students zones and self-defen- se classes, to name and unrealistic solutions. refrain from dwelling on the negative. have shown that they can move on, about the sexual misconduct policy, a few. "Disgusted" and "appalled" by the Instead of sitting in a circle, that they can enjoy life and that they about the "thin red lines" between Throughout the course ofthe week, Carnival and "unsettled" by the "an- holding hands and singing "Kum do not need to be incessantly plagued "Yes" and "No," about the effects different student groups sponsor these gry" chants from the March, Carpenter Ba Yah" while we continually cry by their dark and painful pasts.

College president clarifies her stance on US AS and Workers' Rights Consortium Dear Editor, I am writing to clarify a matter concerning USAS (United Students Against Sweatshops) and their interest in having Kenyon join WRC (the Workers' Rights Consortium), as reported in last week's Collegian. I write in support both of the Collegian editorial board and of USAS and their spokesperson, Lucy Martin '04. First, I am deeply apprecia- tive of the Collegian's editorial for its suggestion of confidence in my leadership and its stance that Kenyon benefits most when students, administration and faculty tackle issues collaboratively. I could not agree more. Thus, I want to clarify that I am actually supportive of USAS taking the question of whether Kenyon should join WRC before the Senate. As the Collegian's news article on the subject accurately reported, I had told USAS earlier this year that I was "more in favor" of FLA. This should not be construed, however, as opposition to WRC some schools, indeed, are members of both. Rather, my position was and is that I did not feel we had sufficient information to make a fully informed judgment about the value of this additional investment for Kenyon. Consequently, I believe that an opportunity for Senate, as a representative body of the College's members, to consider this issue would be valuable, and I would welcome a recommendation from them. S. Georgia Nugent President R.E.E.L. works with College but relies on student cooperation, says Winter Dear Editor. In response to the April 8 editorial "Activism is more than I Love Me," which argued that Kenyon activist groups do not try to work within the system, Resource and Energy Efficient Living (R.E.E.L.) has continued an active, even friendly, dialogue with Aramark, as well as with many members of Kenyon's faculty, administration and maintenance, for years. In fact, the anti-foa- m stickers criticized in the Collegian were approved by Aramark. Also contrary to the information in the article, R.E.E.L. has worked with Aramark to encourage students to bring stolen dishes back to the dining halls. Aramark cites the high costs of recyclable disposable goods as the reason foam cups are still on campus. Also, the dining halls often run into a serious logistical problem: students have taken so many of the reusable glasses and dishes that the remaining cannot fully serve the lunch and dinner rushes. Out come the foam and plastic cups in full force. Students can do something. Bringing dishes back to the dining hall, or choosing to bring your own reusable mug instead of taking a foam cup, are small but necessary ways to bring change. It's easy to point the finger at Aramark, but often the dining halls are responding to our own choices. We can change those choices. If we support one another's efforts, the stigma often associated with awareness and activism too can change. Apathy isn't sexy. And a little research might make the Collegian worth the paper it's printed on. Meaghan Winter '04 United Students Against Sweatshops works for meaningful change, says Martin Dear Editor, Regarding last week's editorial "Activism is more than 'I Love Me'": First, United Students against Sweatshops (USAS) is not working against the College administration. Our first priority is working with President Georgia Nugent, hence our dialogue with her. As concerned students who have thoroughly researched the issue, we have a useful role in this decision. Lack of experience running a college does not equate' to a lack of knowledge about all collegiate concerns; imagine the result ifwe treated national politics in such a manner. Second, the editorial

"feel-goo- "feel-goo- d" sensibly decried ineffective, d" activism. However, USAS's argument is that the Fair Labor Association is just such a organization that "looks good on paper," but has produced little meaningful change, while the Workers' Rights Consortium has actually produced concrete improvements in factories, which is why we support it. Third, the editorial men- tioned "previously unconsidered means to ensure fair wages," and then suggested changing companies. Our goal is to help the workers currently making Kenyon's apparel, not to abandon them. The WRC works with consumers, corporations and workers to better working conditions and will only call for a boycott if the workers ask for one. We consider doing otherwise to be irresponsible. Lastly, although I understand the Collegians wish to instigate discussion on activism, given the gross assumptions and errors of last week's editorial, I ask that the Collegian do proper research before attempting criticisms of this sort, including talking to the parties concerned. Lucy Martin '04 Contractors for FRA do pay Village income tax, says Village official Dear Editor, in- I am responding to the statement by Audra Ransburg, Village Council member, in the April 1 Collegian that employees working on the FRA building do not pay Village come tax. Ms. Ransburg's statement is incorrect. We do receive income tax from these employees. Ms. Ransburg's information was not given to her by me, the tax administrator of the Village of Gambier, nor was her statement concerning income tax endorsed by the Village of Gambier. The contractors working on the FRA building are complying with the Village of Gambier Income Tax Ordinance. Kathryn Schonauer Income Tax Administrator 1 0 The Kenyon Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 15, 2004 Marley's last play goes up at Bolton Theatre

BY JOHNNY SADOFF career at Kenyon brings another ScafiFWriter difficulty. According to Will Adashek '05, who has been Mary Zimmerman's Tony the light designer on many of Award-winnin- g play Metamor- Marley's shows, "Every show What: Metamorpheses phoses is the last drama produc- has something new. But the

: the S ! ' tion of year. The play, based I If ""! fact that this is Professor Mar- Where: Bolton on a collection of nine stoires ley's last show makes it really that center on transformation something special. It's really Theater from Ovid's Metamorphoses, clear that everyone is working will also mark the last play di- as hard as they can to make it rected by Professor of Drama the best show they can." When: Apr. 15, 16, 17

: --; . , i Harlene Marley. Reflecting on Marley's 8 p.m. The storyline of this theat- career at Kenyon, Bennett rical adaptation of Greek myth says, "She was my advisor on Commenting on her final is centered around the theme of I - - Endgame, the first play production at Kenyon, Marley 1 did h.iwwif.YM,. miiirw- .Mr irimw mi 11 i nii iii.i.. mi it ti nm ' i n i nr in love. The characters tend to die Kevin Guckes at Kenyon. She also advised says, "This show interested for love, but their death is just Metamorphoses will be Harlene Marley's last show at Kenyon. me on the Laramie Project, A me a lot. The transformation part of a metamorphosis into of the cast metamorphosing tion of the play, Snow says, "It Doll's House, Master Harold of storytelling into experience another state. They become themselves into 40 different is a very touching story. A lot and The Boys and my senior is a unique quality to see in a birds or trees, sometimes hap- roles. In the program, the cast of people know Ovid's stories thesis. She's why I wake up in play. I was interested in the pily and sometimes tragically, is listed by ensemble members, but this play sheds a different the morning. If I knew she was theatrical challenges of both but always marked by the trans- not by individual roles. light on those stories. The play directing a play, I would fight the actors and designers that formative power of love. The play presents itself as puts a human form to those sto- -' tooth and nail to get into it." the play presents. It is a play that runs the ga-me- nt a difficult theatrical problem. ries. People you know, people All the actors agree that "Besides, it's fun," she con- from tragedy to comedy. According to Courtney Snow you recognize, will make those Marley will have left her mark tinued. "What great fun it was According to Matt Biedling-maie- r '05, who plays several charac- stories come alive." when she leaves. "She's intense to negotiate and work with 12 '06, who plays Hermes ters including Aphrodite, Bac- According to Brad Bennett and intelligent does her job actors playing some 40 roles. the god of the underworld and chus and the narrator, working '04, the play's combination of very well," says Chris Lentz Also, it was a lot of fun to Silenus, the druken, "There's on this play "has been a lot of dance and drama adds a fur- '04. Snow agrees, saying, collaborate with the dance di- really something for everyone. fun. It has been a challenge. ther challenge, as it requires "She's very straightforward. rector, to see how dance move- It's funny, beautiful, heart- The play is a collection of sto- a "concrete movement of lines In class, she's very specific. ments can tell stories." breaking, filled with tragedy ries, where you as an actor have and choreography." She tells you what she wants, Metamorpheses will be and comedy." to find your objective each time Besides the challenges of but she is very lighthearted, performed tonight, Friday and The play is also a chal- you play a different role." the script, the knowledge that always cracking a joke. She's Saturday at 8 p.m. in Bolton lenge. There are 12 members Commenting on the attrac- - this is the final play of Marley's really going to be missed." Theater. A cappella, folk, Mozart Sweet Sixteen from his life. Ben (Parry Shen) is an Friday, 8 p.m. Loach's films teem with overachieving Asian-Americ- an Olin Auditorium sociopolitical commentary, high school student who is try- among musical offerings The name of Ken Loach and Sweet Sixteen is no excep- ing his best to get into the best Meadow, presents her farewell is no stranger to those familiar tion. Liam is just one example college he can. He studies hard; BY CAITI LUNDBERG solo performance at Kenyon. with British film history. After of generation growing up in he's a member of his school's Staff Writer While minors are not required studying law at Oxford, Loach poverty, driven into a life of academic challenge team; and As the winds to perform a recital, Meadow, began to work with film and crime. He is a foolish youth he tutors the girl he fawns semester slowly down towards summer, an English major, says her pre- theater groups. His efforts "whose destructive decisions are over. However, Ben and his musical events abound. This sentation is "a nice culmination culminated with his direction backed by good intentions, one three friends Virgil, Han and weekend's concerts include of all the fun I've had ... music of Kes in 1969, considered one of many such youths not only in Daric are not quite the type-- A the Owl Creeks on Friday, the at Kenyon has always been a of the best British films ever Glasgow but also in major cities students they may seem. They Symphonic Wind Ensemble on real pleasure." made. However, after Kes, around the world. use societal stereotypes to their Saturday and the senior recital Meadow's two Mozart Loach went 20 years without This politically driven piece advantage, making them the of Sarah Meadow '04 on Sun- arias, one German and one Ital- getting wide distribution for fared well against international perfect criminals: unsuspected day. ian, and her three musical the- most of his films. competition. At the 2002 Cannes and unmonitored. Things begin ater pieces, from You 're a Good It wasn't until the 1990s Film Festival, Paul Laverty won with a simple cheat-she- et ring Owl Creeks' concert Man, Charlie Brown, Follies, that Loach's work was brought the award for Best Screenplay. within their school, but the The Owl Creeks, Kenyon's and Guys and Dolls. She will back to the British mainstream The film was also. named the stakes raise rather quickly. female a cappella group, will be accompanied by Kit Walpole and international recognition. Best Independent British Film Justin Lin's Better Luck perform in Rosse Hall on Friday '04. Meadow has also added a After directing such work as at the British Independent Film Tomorrow gained a consider- Apr. 16 at 7 p.m. The repertoire Norwegian song, cycle by Ed-va- rd Ladybird Ladybird and My Awards, where Compston was able amount of buzz at the is top secret, but Courtney Snow Grieg, Haugtussa, and Name is Joe, Loach met honored as Most Promising 2003 Sundance Film Festival. says "it will be an entertaining another beautiful, but unusual considerable international Newcomer. Some people claimed the film concert, with some of the new- piece. It's a "traditional folk- acclaim with his dark coming-of-ag- e was exploitative and racist, est songs on the charts as well song in Ladino, the language of film, Sweet Sixteen. Better Luck Tomorrow perpetuating the "model mi- as some good oldies." Sephardic Jews," Meadow says. Liam (first-tim- e actor Saturday, 8 p.m. nority" stereotype placed on She will be performing an ar- 15-year-- Martin Compston) is a old Higley Auditorium Asian Americans. This is far Sympohonic Wind Ensemble rangement of the piece by Tim from a rough section Better Luck Tomorrow is from the truth; instead, the The Symphonic Wind Chenette '05, accompanied by of the inner city of Glasgow. at once the polar opposite of film is shows what happens Ensemble takes the stage at 8 Jenna Brubaker '06, Ed Hou-riga- n His family is in shambles; Sweet Sixteen, but is also inher- when racial groups in society p.m, also in Rosse Hall. Their '06, Matthew Krist '04, his mother is in prison, con- ently similar. The four students are aware of their stereotypes repertoire is eclectic, ranging Adam Lucas '07, Ethan Pietras victed of a crime committed depicted in Better Luck Tomor- and use them to their own ad- from a march called '05 and Amy Ream '06. by her boyfriend; his sister row are not raised in poverty; vantage. The film was rewarded Fanfare and Flourishes, to Cajun folk is a single mother working for instead they are wealthy, over-achievi- ng with a nomination for the John songs to a suite of old Ameri- minimum wage. students. Their ticket Cassavetes Award at the 2004 can dances that band member With his 16th birthday out of home is a scholarship to Independent Spirit Award, in Katy McDonald '07 says are approaching, Liam dreams an Ivy League school, not a life addition to its appearance at "really good" and "kind of of forging a better life for his of crime. It is interesting, then, Sundance. Lin's mostly un- jazzysvvingy." family. He begins working to that the same students eventually known cast carries their roles buy a small flat outside of do turn to crime. While Sweet with striking realism, and Lin's Sarah Meadow Senior Re- town, but he finds that the Sixteen shows that this lifestyle quick, flashy editing gives the cital quickest way to money is is a necessity for Liam , the film a sharp edge. On Sunday, at 7 p.m., anoth- often the same illegal activ- group in Better Luck Tomorrow Brian Schiller er multi-talente- d senior, Sarah ity that he is trying to remove turns to crime out of boredom. Thursday, April 15,2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Kenyon Collegian 1 1 Table-stairca- se hybrid, unique portraits on display at Olin

BY SARAH INGBER words." Ink sketches, needle- naturally." The title of the series, Distil- pieces I find at the junkyard Staff Writer work, ornaments, figurines, In contrast to Piper's loose lations', hints at my desire to kind of guide me. I just look for newspaper cutouts, plastic bot- acrylic works are the five oil and intoxicate those who look at my unique objects that really can't Displayed in Olin Gallery tles, and even a small cleaver are panel pieces in "Distillations" by work." be duplicated and then I base my

3-year-- is a picture by a old, a whirled into her work. McGuire, Kate Nichols, each a purposeful Chris Lynn, artist of the piece around that." a a table-stairca- se portrait of porn star, who is an English major, named meditation on the creative pro- five- - piece sculptural series What makes his creation hybrid and a painting William Blake and Gertrude cess, she said. entitled "Then and Now," also unique, Lynn said, are the flaws on which eyes play tricks on Stein as influences, likening her "These paintings speak to hopes to captivate viewers in them. "The table seems to you. They may take some work exhibit to Stein's The Autobiog- the idea that my experience of with his work, but through the be kind of balancing looks to find, as they are only a few raphy of Alice B. Toklas. the world and the visual images broadening of art to a wider like it could fall over. The light amidst the hundreds of pieces The exhibit "Mythologies, I create are filtered through my audience a sculptural attempt, is slightly slanted to one side that compose the final install- Male" by Xander Piper also body," said Nichols. "I could he said, of draining art of its and the corners aren't perfectly ment of senior studio art exhib- invokes both autobiography have expressed this through any elitism. Lynn accomplishes square. The bench gives off this its. and the compulsion to create. number of media, but I think this through the creation of fur- appearance that you couldn't sit Largely responsible for the Acrylic faces swim over 75 paint is especially apt because I niture "unavoidable" items, he on it, when in actuality, it's re- great number of works is Marga- Plexiglas plates suspended in apply it with my body and exten- said, that are easy to relate to and ally sturdy." ret McGuire, whose multimedia and around each other from sions of it, in the form of brushes are encountered daily by almost Lynn said these features, medley consists of innumerable floor to ceiling. "I would defi- made from plant and animal bod- everyone. perhaps seen as imperfections, small sketches, doodles, frames, nitely say that there's sort of an ies. I identify with paint on a Lynn used wild cherry wood are fashioned into central quali- scraps, and appropriated found artists' cliche that every portrait visceral level. Like the contents in combination with scrap steel ties of the pieces. Gashes, burns, objects composing whimsical is a self portrait," said Piper, of my body, it has fluid, viscous from a salvage yard in Mount and hash marks texture the marriages of text and art. The "but in this case, I am totally and hardened forms." Vernon to create two tables, wood, and Lynn said he used exhibit is entitled "Self-portra- it accepting of that cliche. This is Nichols said she dealt with a lamp, bench, and cabinet, a welding machine and plasma Pru- of the Artist as Ernestine definitely a self portrait through the idea of "body-as-process- ," each taking about a month to cutter to texture the steel. The dence McGuire: An Installation other characters in my life." trying to include motion and create. Lynn said he used the addition of surface texture, Lynn of Drawings." The name is Among the pictured are passage of time in the series to salvage yard to spark his idea. said, came as an afterthought to entirely fictional a creation by Piper's father, brother, friends, imitate the painting process. For "I don't really have a good vi- his first "finished" work, and McGuire that she said "cues the relatives, lovers and even a few example, Nichols' first panel is sion of what I'm going for until carried through to every follow- viewer into the fact that I'm not influential celebrities and artists. an open square, while subsequent I find the metal," he said. "The ing piece. completely sane, that I mean all Each plate was roughly painted pieces narrow to rectangles and of this stuff but with a wink." from a photograph of the male the final piece opens again a "All of this stuff is essen- influences in his life an idea choice, Nichols said, meant to tially the autobiographical mani- that began when Piper's charcoal mimic the squinting of the eyes festation of McGuire through "a sketch of his father caught the during creation of a work and zillion" playful creations adhered attention of others. It became an their complete openness only at to the wall by Velcro-styl- e fas- effort, he said, to understand his the very beginning and end. teners and colorful large-heade- d own mythology, or narrative. Meanwhile, Nichols said she I! pins, making the installation, The rough style, he said, is also hopes to entangle the viewer according to McGuire, the most an effort to lighten the load of for a few moments, playing with difficult part of the project. conceptual baggage that he feels the idea of painting as webbing Although most of the works tends to saturate his art. "I don't and artist as spider. "I want my are recent, McGuire said, the think I ever considered it to be paintings to draw a viewer closer oldest is a portrait of her father really good art, because those and closer, to give them a sense dating back to 1985. "Its kind are just kind of the doodles that of that the spaces I have created of like I've been working since I do in my notebooks, he said. are enterable and potentially age 2," she said. "I'm constantly He continued, " they're what I enveloping," she said. "I think Kevin Guckes making these drawings and col- do in class while I'm bored but of the images I create as invo- lecting scraps of drawings or also what I do compulsively and cations, conjurings, intoxicants. The table-stairca- se hybrid is part of Chris Lynn's show "Then & Now." Popular artist King Wilkie to play on Peirce Lawn BY TED HORNICK members "understand and accept try is all about money. The com- Staff Writer that it's going to be an evolution- promises artists make are "worse ary process," and that "is what we than I ever thought ... they'd be, Many Kenyon upperclasmen, do." However, he said but it is fun at the same time." ... love to and some underclassmen, should "life isn't always perfect," and There's also the important goal of remember the name King Wilkie. different views of what works "getting more music out there." Not because of its significance as may not always mesh for the best. Currently, King Wilkie has a the name of Bill Monroe's favor- He said touring "is tiring," but he new album, Broke, that should be 1 ite horse, but rather as the name of r i?4 has a deep love of "the diversity," released sometime soon. How- a rockin' bluegrass band headed and there is a definite appeal in ever, Reid said although it is his by Ted Pitney and Reid Burgess, waking up "at different times in proudest accomplishment with two recent Kenyon alums. This different places." This will soon the group, he is already eager to Saturday, students will have the include waking up in new coun- return to the studio. He's also chance to see a group that hasn't tries, as the group has plans to tour expecting he's going to spend missed playing Send-O- ff in five in Europe and Australia. He also plenty of time "up really late," as

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I ! "I years. I I I. II - " " ""'" humorously added that the group the group will be touring exten- commotionpr.com I spoke to the group's man- doesn't need much equipment, be- sively. King Wilkie is known for popular bluegrass hits. dolin player and lead vocalist, cause "we're a bluegrass band." Burgess suggested that any Reid Burgess, over the weekend. of the group's original songs, but material in the group's songs by King Wilkie's long-ter- m potential artists should never He said his interest in bluegrass Burgess maintains that the entire asking, "What else are we going goals are simple and sweet. Bur- "put anything out that you're not began at Kenyon, where he met group works in combining what to sing about?" The group com- gess said he hopes he "can be like proud of." many students who were inter- sounds the best. The other mem- bines roots in Wisconsin with Ted Ralph Stanley," doing something ested in American roots music. bers of the band are banjo player Pitney 's New York background to he loves at age 80. The group's .1 He originally grew up listening Abe Spear, fiddler Nick Reeb, make a Southern style that is ap- mission, at present, is just to to bands such as Nirvana and guitarist John McDonald, and propriate for darker material. "bring the music to the people," What: King Wilkie was attracted to he said. He explained that their the Pixies, but bassist Drew Breakey. Current influences on the Concert the old-tim- e sound of traditional Burgess said the group band include Wilco, the White goals have subtly changed over bluegrass. A trip to a music fes- doesn't try to recreate the past Stripes and Gillian Welch. How- the years. First, it was just learn- Where: Peirce Lawn tival at Mohican State Park with style of bluegrass in an attempt ever, Burgess said his dream col- ing to play bluegrass. Then, it Ted Pitney led the pair to form to make sounds that could be sold laborator is Dolly Parton. was paying the rent. Now, they a band. Currently, Pitney serves as older bluegrass, but rather, Burgess discussed the posi- are working on building a loyal When: Apr. 17, as lead guitar and performs addi- "we just see what works." He tives and negatives that come with crowd. 6 p.m. tional vocals. He also writes most is also quick to defend the morbid working in a band. He said band Burgess said themusic indus 12 The Kenyon Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 15,2004 Onelinedrawing's debut album full ofeccentric indie pop

' ," .lU.IUllll I I II II I I 1 1 I BY DAN ALPER is easy to imagine him sitting cannot help but be drawn into Music Critic alone in his bedroom compos- this beautifully composed web, ing the song or just as easy to and the song should be a staple Jonah Matranga has had close your eyes and imagine him on the mixtapes of savvy indie Y an interesting musical career. V 1 performing it in your bedroom. rock fans or anyone looking However, this is not to say for a "sensitive" song to play He has spent much of it below " " ( . M. the radar as one of the under- that the songs that were recorded for their significant other in ground's championed darlings. it in big studios are antiseptic and the coming months. He began his career by front- lacking the emotion found on the The Volunteers proves that, ing the hardcore-incline- d band more intimate recordings. With while Jonah Matranga is quite Far, which would be hugely a studio full of friends listening capable of fronting bands such influential to bands such as the f on some of whom can be heard as Far and New End Original, "I : giving him the he is in Upon '- encouragement at better off alone, his Deftones and Glassjaw. - . the song is and leaving Far, he began to write ' end of Matranga bedroom, with his guitar songs in his bedroom. By 1998, : A ii c able to turn "Over It," the first his thoughts. The Volunteers is however, Matranga had come up true song on the album, into an a finely crafted, well thought-ou- t with a anthem. Those who are in the piece of indie pop, and it name for his solo project, 1 , , : i- .'u:' Onelinedrawing, and began to - studio at the time can be heard should do nothing to 'disappoint mctalupdatc.com release a series of Sketchy EPs. Jonah Matranga is creator of the band Onelinedrawing. on the song's final chorus, as the legions of devoted fans that In 2001, he began to per- they sing along with Matranga. Matranga has accumulated over form, joining with former mem- .Matranga unleashes the follow the mood on each song is af- They all take part in the feeling the years. bers of the iconic indieemo up, The Volunteers. fected by the place in which it of cathartic release he pines for Furthermore, the album has bands Texas Is the Reason and Unlike most albums, The was recorded. Upon close listen- in the song. positioned Matranga to pick up Chamberlain to form New End Volunteers was not recorded at ing, you can determine the songs If "Over It" is the rocking a few new fans along the way. Original. The band released its one time or in one place, but that were recorded in small, anthem, the achingly beautiful He may never escape the un-

two-ye- per- debut, Thriller, on Jade Tree rather over a ar period intimate places, rather than balled "Stay" serves as the derground and gain widespread

Records. Finding a home at the in places from -- his bedroom to technically advanced studios. In fect emotional counterweight. acclaim, but that may be the Delaware-base- d indie label, Ma- large studios. As such, the vibe particular, this can be heard on Over a gorgeously plucked, better, for Matranga will be free tranga returned to his bedroom on this record of shimmering, the album's closer, "As Much soaring guitar line, Matranga to explore his own ideas at his and released the contemplative eccentric indie pop varies from to Myself As to You." With the asks, "What have we wrought, own pace, without any pressure and critically acclaimed Visi- song to song. One song is loud softly strummed guitars and the all the way home? What if we or expectation. If The Volunteers tor in 2002, Onelinedrawing's and abrasive while the next one vulnerability that clearly comes said we weren't alone? What if proves anything, he is all the bet- debut album. Two years later, is quiet and contemplative, as through in Matranga's voice, it all this never was torn?" One ter for it. Hellboy offers sci--fi fantasy we smv alongside excellent directing EVERYTHING BY JESSIE KATZ typecasting. Still a beast but and oddly affecting love trian- Film Critic this time with a demonic tinge, gle with Meyers and Hellboy. BUT STUDENT. Hellboy towers over his mor- Along for prophetic input is THE The trouble it would take tal comrades like a hulking, Abe Sapien, an aquatically en- to summarize all the contex- red John Bellushi samurai. dowed mutant and straight man

tual underpinnings of Hellboy But though the movie gives to the macho-sarcast- ic Hellboy. would not be worth the reward, us plenty of science fiction It sounds like a bit of a losing because it just can't be done fantasy to chew over, Perlman role, but because he's voiced by someone unfamiliar with the lends a remarkable portayal by an uncredited David Hyde original comic. I'd be amused of human frailty to a role that Pierce, Abe Sapien becomes a to see it done even by someone could have easily been over- refreshing breeze of propriety who is. shadowed by its own special amid the chaotic funk. 4 In a rough sketch that I'm effects. The greatest credit to the i v.; r sure does disservice to Hellboy We 7 are introduced into film's success, despite overly V-- i 1 diehards assuming they're Hellboy's suffocating exis- complicated and ambitious plot out there back in the day, tence through the eyes of John pretenses, goes to its director, iWowional .Packing Junml Shipping the Nazis conjured up demon Meyers (Rupert Evans), a re- Guillermo del Toro. Although ( iHfifmUT - Hiko- - Arlaurk spawn in the form of a red baby cent FBI graduate who takes on he clutters his landscape as a l.i :i.rul lo itr-in- s monster, who was rescued by the job of Hellboy's assistant. screenwriter, del Toro's direction rgt 'rxfi' the benevolent British scientist Professor Bruttenholm has is a far more mastered accom- Professor Bruttenholm (John hired Meyers to keep an eye plishment. The landscape echoes Hurt) and raised in secrecy on the restless creature he has that of Sam Raimi's Spiderman, lruyi .'ohoefam Ave, in America. As. if the Nazis come to love as his son. which pitted New York City's Mi mril Wn urn, 01 1 alone weren't bad enough, an Meyers becomes torn be- underbelly against its own upper Armageddon-plannin- g Raspu- tween keeping his word to the crust society to make relevant the tin entered into the mix, and he Professor and sympathizing comic book notions of anguished resurfaces in the present day, with Hellboy, who dutifully hero and social injustice. where Hellboy routinely fights wages daily battles against the Del Toro knows when evil monsters in the shadows of ghastliest creations ever seen to switch gears between the New York and narrowly evades on earth, all the while longing various film genres to which is ueuicaieu iu oneiing public attention much like his to be part of the human world an adapted comic must play, menuiaii manveipiace contemporary Bigfoot. above the subway tunnels. so that no genre convention unique and memorable items from around the Ron Perlman plays Hell- More specifically, he longs wears on too long or feels too world. We support the aspirations of entrepreneurs boy, and though Perlman has (Selma Blair), for Liz Sherman contrived. Hellboy isn't exactly in conflict been in numerous projects over another scientific misfit whose Peter Parker, of course. He's and small businesses located regions of the last couple decades, one tendency to burst into flame more like Peter Parker's heart in or in developing economies. might remember him best as took her out of the professor's the Hulk's body, living in Bruce Please visit our web site at: Linda Hamilton's costar in the care and into the psychiatric Wayne's house. But there's no 1980s television series Beauty ward. Liz is the by far the least saying that in the end, Peter and www.meridianmarketplace.com and the Beast. Twenty years annoying of all Blair's roles to Hellboy couldn't have a good has not allowed him to escape date, as she forms an inevitable cry together. Thursday, April 15, 2004 SPORTS The Kenyon Collegian 13 Lords split pair; two games remain in NCAC 12-1- Lacrosse drops shootout to Tigers 1; team rebounds against Presidents with 16-- 6 victory BY OWEN GHITELMAN by McCaw and two scores by Staff Reporter sophomore CP. Waitc. On the For the Kenyon Lords, last second goal, Waite fielded his week was further demonstration own ground ball and sprinted

back-and-for- be- of the seemingly th around the Tiger defense season that fans have witnessed fore scoring off a bounce shot thus far. After suffering a from just a few yards out. Thus shocking defeat at the hands ended the scoring for the first of the Wittenberg Tigers by a half. final score of 12-1- 1, the Lords Even a week later, it is hard bounced back by traveling to to understand exactly what Washington and Jefferson, happened in the third quarter where they whipped the Presi- of the match. Perhaps the Lords dents 16-- 6. awakened a sleeping giant, At present, the Lords stand but for whatever reason, the at 4-- 5 with six games remain- Tigers dominated that quarter v f ing, including conference with six unanswered goals. As games against the College of the goals mounted, the Lords Wooster and Denison. seemed to deflate and the de- Wittenberg jumped out fense, which had been airtight early by scoring at the 12:11 in the first half, allowed the mark. Not to be deterred, how- Tigers to take some perimeter ever, the Lords bounced back shots that found their way past and dominated the first half. goalie Dave Neiman '05. Freshman Sean Wheeler, who The Tigers were lacking had a breakout day against the skill players to dodge and the Tigers, tied the game just weave their way inside, but ninety seconds later. From somehow they managed to Will climb all the way back. The -- ; there, sophomore Walker ; - . .Wit- : , took over the scoring, closing third period ended with Kevin Guckes 9-- Geoff Legg patiently waits for the ball to come down. out the period with three of his tenberg leading 7. The Lords, Junior four tallies. going into halftime who had effectively dominated game. However, the Tigers had Neiman's 15. too much talk of postseason with a 7-- 3 lead. the first half with physical play, come to believe they belonged The offense, which had allowed Wittenberg to control The Lords enter Friday's dreams, but at the moment the in the game, and so were able to game with Colorado is on struggled to find a rhythm against the midfield, a sign of their fad- College focus individual games. play an even game throughout a is Ohio Wesleyan the week before, ing will. coming off good win, but This frame of mind made the final period. still in need of a per- even more important in was particularly effective, which Early in the fourth quarter, dominant light of . The Lords did make a val- formance against a top squad. the fact that the NCAC crown is benefited Walker the most. He Kenyon was sparked to life by an iant last-minu- te effort to escape While the game now wide open. Only Oberlin, finished the day with four goals, absolutely vicious hit by senior Wittenberg with the win, but late goals by was a gaffe, it showed that the with an 0-- 2 conference record, most of which came by receiv- Dylan Sage. Sage, running at full sophomore Brad Harvey and youth of the team is starting appears completely out of the ing excellent passes across the speed towards an unsuspecting Walker were not enough. The to contribute in crucial roles. race, while the remaining five offensive zone and depositing Wittenberg midfielder, simulta- in-boun- game ended with a long ds Wheeler, Waite, Adam Kleiman teams all have either one or two them behind a rather confused neously separated his stick from pass by sophomore '06 and Larson '07 are conference losses. Granted, the Wittenberg goaltender. the ball and his feet from the Luke Sean O'Neil in front of the just a few of the names of the loss to Wittenberg doesn't help, The second quarter played ground with a resounding whip-crac- k net, which was deflected away freshman and sophomore classes but if the Lords manage to defeat out in a similar fashion, with of a check that turned all from the net. The Wittenberg that have emerged as players for Wooster and Denison, there's the Tigers closing the gap to 4-- 3 heads in attendance. The hit goalie played as good a game Kenyon. truly no telling how things will before the Lords reopened the was enough to spark the squad as Neiman, making 14 saves to Perhaps has been settle within the NCAC. divide off an unassisted goal to come roaring back into the there Ladies Lax continues dominance over NCAC BY TAMAR CHALKER goals to start the half and open up a and Anna "Superwoman" Wholey Staff able loose Reporter 13-- 6 lead. Oberlin would try to put were often to recover The Kenyon College Ladies La- together another run at the end of the balls and quickly transition the crosse team continued its win streak game, but the three Yeowomen goals Ladies into their offense. was really last week with an impressive con- in the final 3: 1 2 of regulation was far "What great about ference victory against the Oberlin too short. this game, and really our entire sea- son thus far is that it was a whole College Yeowomen. The 17-- 1 1 win The Ladies continued to show ! team effort," said Shuart. puts the Ladies' overall record at 6-- 2, their offensive skills, with Huntoon Smart, heads-u- p play by many with a 2-- 0 record in the North Coast and Bell both recording six points attributed Athletic Conference. in the game. Bell, who leads the of the players was widely Senior Annie Huntoon opened conference in goals with 30, had six to the Ladies' overall effort. Senior Tai both 1 the scoring with an unassisted goal against the Yeowomen. Her eight as- Chiappa played offense l 4 and defense the and just over a minute into the game. sists this season give Bell 38 points during game able offense as well Oberlin answered, but two goals by on the year, averaging 4.75 points per was to create J as force turnovers. - sophomore Kaley Bell and another game. Huntoon scored five goals and i 4- V -- v 1 "Tai is just one of the many by sophomore Weronika Kowalczyk had an assist, giving her 2 goals and 10 smart players on our team that can gave the Ladies a 4--1 edge. Oberlin two assists this season. Brown scored read situations well and is able made a run to gain its only lead of once more, giving her two goals for game the game, scoring five goals in under the game and an assist, while junior to react to them," said Shuart. I eight minutes, but the Ladies had a Nell Baird, sophomore Allie Rior-da- n On Wednesday, the Ladies r run of their own. Kenyon ended the and freshman Jess Little each faced one of their toughest op- half with three consecutive goals, added a goal ,as well. Kenyon took ponents. The College of Wooster including freshman Kim Brown's 47 shots on the Oberlin goal, while Fighting Scots were 6-- 2 as well, goal with 2:03 left in the half to give the Yeowomen only got 20 shots on with a 3-- 0 conference record. They

7-- Rosen who have beaten Ohio Wesleyan, whom the Ladies the 6 lead during the Kenyon 's junior Maggie Y break. ended the game with eight saves. the Ladies beat last week in a close

The Ladies ended the first half in While the offense was able to match. The Fighting Scots have .... . an impressive way, and they started get a lot done, the play of the defense also beaten Notre Dame, to whom the second half with a vengeance. made this success possible. Defend- the Ladies lost in a close overtime Kevin Guckes Kate-Robi- fires the defense. The Ladies scored six unanswered ers Little, senior, n Shuart game. Senior Annie Huntoon one through

Tj i;.rf;viinii:-T-f- i a".-i.'ri'- "'f ji-mm- i! 14 The Kenyon Collegian SPORTS Thursday, April 15, 2004 Hiram Terriers take three of four from Lords Kenyon baseball drops to 3-- 5 in the NCAC; team looks to even record against Oberlin and Wooster

BY ADAM KOLLIN there. Staff Reporter "After something such as Following a week off, the that happens, mental toughness Kenyon baseball squad jumped is imperative," said Lynn. "You back into conference action with have to trust your muscle memory a pair of home doubleheaders last and let it do the work." Friday and Saturday against the Over the remaining six Hiram Terriers. The team's road frames, Lynn struck out four, games against Oberlin the week- giving up just two runs on four end of April 3 were postponed ' ' hits. He was tagged with the loss, due to poor field conditions, i '' . a"" r"v 4 : , v however, as the offense despite so last weekend's home games mounting 11 hits was able to against Hiram were the first ac- ; . " O J tally just a pair of runs, and the in J, tivity the Lords had seen two 3-- Lords fell 2. weeks. Kenyon lost three of four, A V rv Both runs came in the late dropping their overall record to fj innings. Freshman Carlin Shoe- 10-13(3- -5 NCAC). maker singled in the sixth and was - ' O'-M- ... --- -- "As a team, I know we all brought home by a Kavanaugh - ' ." , . . , t I . had been waiting around to play double, and Carr's seventh-innin-g - - - - for nearly two weeks, and per- - smKr:- - r7 single scored Sussman, who had haps we came out a bit cold," said reached with a hit of his own. senior Chris Lynn, who started "This weekend we played the first game on the mound. good, to win games in our Erin Billie Cooper but Lynn, the Lords' usually consis- Carlin Shoemaker '07 hits the deck for a play at the plate, league you have to play great," tent staff ace, sputtered through Hamilton's complete-gam- e ef- of the weekend, led the Lords' when I pitch, there is enough ex- Sussman said. The three confer- his five innings.The offense was fort secured his third win of the offensive efforts, along with citement and adrenalin flowing to ence losses set the Lords back in not completely ineffective, as the year, as the Lords defeated the Sussman and sophomore Matt pitch well," Lynn said. "You only their quest for an NCAC East 1 1 Lords' batsmen pounded out Yeomen 7-- 3. "Hambone went Marcinczyk, the one-tw- o punch get so many chances to pitch in a tournament spot, but they will hits in the 8-- 5 loss. out in his first college start and at the top of the lineup. Over the career. I try to take advantage of have plenty of chances to fight Friday's nightcap, however, allowed only one run," junior entire series, Sussman had six hits every opportunity." back with three conference series was another story, as the Lords leadoff man Nick Sussman said in 1 1 at-ba- ts, improving his sea- Lynn did just that on Satur- remaining on the schedule. were shut out 12-- 0 on just three of Hamilton's performance. "He son batting average to .431, and day. He suffered control problems The team was back in action hits. Hiram hurler Nick Stroze-ws- ki was straight nasty." recorded three walks and five at the outset, dealing four free with a doubleheader Tuesday at dominated throughout his The offense jumped out to runs. Marcinczyk hammered out passes on a pair of hit batsmen Oberlin, where the Lords and complete game, fanning six an early lead in the bottom of the five hits and drove home a pair. and two walks in the first inning. Yeomen made up two of the four batters. The three Kenyon hits first with a pair of two-o- ut RBI Lynn took the mound again "One pitch I hit the guy with a games that had been postponed. came from freshman Brendan base hits by sophomores Zack in Saturday's second game and, hanging curve ball, and the other On Wednesday, they traveled

comple- 0-2- Holsberry and seniors Greg Carr Burns and Tyler Kavanaugh, and this time, turned in a solid guy I had ," he said. "I just to Columbus for a single-gam- e and Trey Blair. Kenyon mounted a five-ru- n in- te-game effort. All season tried to tempt him with a high matchup against Capital Univer- Leading the charge to pre- ning and never looked back. Carr long, Lynn has asked for the ball inside fastball, and it crept in a sity, and this weekend they stay vent the sweep in Saturday's first chased two more runs home with a on short rest, and again he per- bit too much," said Lynn, who got on the road to face off against the game was senior Mike Hamilton, fielder's choice in the fourth and a formed on back to back days. out of the jam giving up only one perennial national power Wooster who yielded a single earned run double in the sixth. Carr, who had Surprisingly, fatigue doesn't run. In the second, he regained for a pair of conference double-header- s. on six hits over seven innings. five hits and three RBI by the end seem to be a factor. "I feel that his control and took over from Lords Track does individual work at Ohio Wesleyan BY LIAM HAGGERTY Bartholomew completed the race the track, but in the field. the Lords. weekend, they will pile onto Sports Editor in 10:27.08 and was the fourth Once again, freshman Matt Looking ahead on the Lords' the team bus for the College of A short-hande- d Kenyon Lords competitor across the finish line. Fideler's performance in the schedule, tomorrow they will Wooster, where they will com- Track team traveled to Delaware, "Rich ran an incredible race," triple jump emphasized that the head to Otterbein College, the pete in the Wooster Open. All the Ohio, last weekend to compete in said sophomore teammate Sam Lords are a track and field team. site of this year's two-da- y All-Oh- io while, their eyes remain fixed the Marv Frye Invitational, hosted Nigh. With his longest leap measuring Championship. The meet on the season finale, the NCAC by Ohio Wesleyan University. Joining Bartholomew in the 40'02", Fideler secured an indi- begins at 6 p.m. on Friday and Championships, held this year With only a limited number of steeplechase was fellow sopho- vidual seventh-plac- e finish, and the second day of events will at Ohio Wesleyan University on Kenyon athletes competing, the more Robbie Molden. After leap- earned two more teams points for start at 1 p.m. The following May 7-- 8. team turned itsattention solely to ing over the barriers and splish-splashin- g individual performances, as the through the course in possibility of amassing enough a time of 10:45.01, Molden was team points to make a run at the bathing in the satisfaction of a team title didn't exist. ninth-plac- e finish. As far as the team title was Three more points were concerned, Otterbein College reined in for the Lords when was the top squad of the day, senior Aaron Emig placed sixth as they totaled 145 team points in the 1,500-met- er race with a

to top the 13-tea- m field. Second time of 4:12.13. Emig wasn't place was occupied by Capital the only Lord to compete in the . ?" University with 107 points and 1 , 500-met- er race. Joining him in f,' I host Ohio Wesleyan finished third the nearly one-mi- le event were with 94 points. The top five was sophomores Marc Geiger and ( 4 rounded out by Baldwin-Wallac- e Kurt Hollander. Geiger finished College (92) and Ohio Northern the race in 4:25.43, good enough University (79). The Lords man- for 21st place, and Hollander aged 10 total points and placed finished soon afterward in 24th 12th overall. place with a time of 4:27.55. sixth-plac- e Turning in the best indi- Adding to .his ' x - 1,500-mete- r, ..A i vidual performance for the Lords finish in the Emig ... ij r jf- at the Marv Frye, and scoring also competed in the 800-met- er 1 five of the Lords' 10 points in race, this time placing 21st with the process, was sophomore a time of 2:05.82. Rich Bartholomew. Competing The remainder of the Lords' Kevin Guckes in the 3,000-met- er steeplechase, team scoring took place not on Sophomore Johnny Sadoff brings some intensity to practice. Thursday, April 15, 2004 SPORTS The Kenyon Collegian 15 Ladies Softball climbs to 5-- 1 in conference play Offense leads the way to decisive victories over; team fights for NCAC second place versus OWU, Witt BY ROSENBLUM JAMES as the hit off her bat slammed hard game two started off on a differ- ners on the corners with no outs. County supremacy versus Mount Senior StafF Reporter off the center field wall. This time ent tone, as the Yeowomen struck Megan Sheasby '06 stole second, Vernon Nazerene University on Early in the season, the she topped off the record high first against Sarah Eisner '07, as leading to more trouble for the Thursday ,the Ladies complete Kenyon Ladies Softball team scoring inning by crushing an Plotsky singled to drive home Kari Yeowomen. An error by Plotsky the week at home with two games

fire- 1- has shown serious offensive Oberg fastball out of the park to Barlan '04 and give Oberlin a -0 allowed Glaeser to score which against Allegheny on Saturday. The

10-- 0. La- 3-- power. Leading the league with a make the score In all, the lead. made the score 1. Tucci then Gators rank second in the NCAC .306 team batting average entering dies recorded season highs for hits The Ladies came back in the came to the plate and came through in pitching and should provide stiff Saturday's games against Oberlin, (9), runs (10), stolen bases (three) top of the second inning with the for the third time, as she doubled competition for the Ladies as both who ranked last in the NCAC in and batters sent to the plate (16) in equalizer, as Tucci turned on an of- home Sheasby to make the score teams jockey for positioning in the team pitching ERA, this game one inning. fering from Kate Oberg '06. The 4-- 1. conference. First pitch is at 1 p.m. figured to be a big mismatch. The hit parade in the second hit went for a triple, and it chased Eisner was solid in the win After the weeklong homes-tan- d, Exploiting Oberlin's weaknesses, inning would prove to be plenty home Audrey Eisenberg '07 and scattering seven hits and one run the Ladies go on the road to the Ladies offense erupted once for Morrison, as she did not allow the Ladies evened the score 1-- 1. over the complete game while Springfield, Ohio, next Wednes- again, much to the benefit of a hit over the five-innin- g complete Tucci came through again in striking out six batters. day for a doubleheader tilt with pitchers Ashley Morrison '07 and game while striking out a season the top of the fourth as she con- The wins put the Ladies in a the Wittenberg Tigers. Currently Sarah Eisner '07. Aided by 27 high 10 batters. The only trouble nected for a base hit to bring home 3 way tie for second in the con- sitting at the top of the NCAC, hits combined in the two games, that Morrison found herself in was Jenny Glaeser '06 and make the ference with OWU and Allegheny the Tigers have one of the most

Yeo-wom- the Ladies swept the host en in the bottom of the third inning score 2-- 1 . With the score holding with a 5-- 1 conference record. The dynamic leadoff tandems in the 17-- 1 and 4-- 1 to climb to with the Ladies were already up steady due to the great pitching of coming week will prove to be a big league, and are coming off sweeps 11-- 7 overall (5-- 1 NCAC). 11-- 0. The Yeowomen struck for Eisner and Oberg, it remained 2-- 1 one, as the Ladies are scheduled of Hiram and Wooster. First pitch With the opportunity to shine their lone run of the game without until the top of the sixth. After to face those two teams. After from Springfield is at 3:30 p.m., and against one of the league's worst a hit. a walk and an error by Miriam the rescheduled OWU games on both games can be heard on 89.1 teams, the Ladies' bats erupted After a walk to Sarah Ben- Elstrom '06, the Ladies had run Wednesday, and the battle for Knox FM, WUSO-Springfiel- d. early in game one behind Mor- jamin '04, Morrison hit Anna rison. With no score in the top Gardner-Andrew- s '04 with a pitch of the second, the Ladies batted putting runners on first and second. around against Oberlin pitcher After a fielder's choice put runners Kate Oberg '06. After a pair of at the corners with two outs, Sara singles by Megan Sheasby '06 Maguire '07 drew a walk to load and Olivia Tucci '06 put runners the bases. The Yeowomen then at the comers with one out. Alison scored when Alexandra Plotsky Diegel '06 drew first blood with an '07 was hit by a Morrison pitch,

RBI single making the score 1-- 0. plating Benjamin and making the

After an Oberlin error loaded the score 11-- 1. bases, Dana Halicki '05 doubled Despite the troubles in that for the Ladies' fourth hit of the in- inning, the Ladies closed out the ning, plating both Tucci and Diegel game with a six run sixth, high- to give the Ladies a 3-- 0 lead. After lighted by two run doubles by two more hits by Annie Brobst '07 Morrison and Jenny Glaeser '06, and Morrison made the score 6-- 0, as they took game one, 17-- 1. The the Ladies put the game well out 19 hits were well spread out, as of reach courtesy of catcher Sara every starter had at least one hit, Schoenhoft '07. and Morrison and Schoenhoft led Earlier in the season against the charge at the plate, as each Denison, Schoenhoft missed a drove in four runs. grand slam by a matter of inches, With an easy win in game one, The Ladies' Dana Halicki '05 connects in the win against Oberlin. Kevin Guckes McNamara breaks record as individuals shine at OWU BY RYAN WEINSTOCK weekend. The team finished in run in record setting fashion. She from the gun and never looking Namara among the best in Ohio. Staff Reporter 1 1th place out of 13 teams. How- established a new Kenyon College back. The next runner to cross the It will be interesting to see what The Kenyon College Ladies ever, there were several outstand- 5K record with her blazing time line was nearly 45 seconds behind. McNamara can do at the Division All-Oh- Track team competed in the Marv ing individual performances. of 1 8 : 1 2. Not only did McNamara Only one word could sum up her III io meet this upcoming Frye Invitational hosted by Ohio Sophomore standout Christina break the 11 -- year old record, she race: stellar. weekend. Wesleyan University this past McNamara .won the 5,000 meter did it all alone, taking the lead right "I was pumped about break- Competing with McNamara, ing the school record," said Mc- and tuning in a great performance Namara, who had never broken as well was junior Jen Quinby, 19 minutes in the 5K race prior to who finished fourth in the race, Friday's race. clocking in at 19:31. That time The accomplishment left is an improved personal best by numerous spectators and even more than forty seconds. Quinby teammates in complete awe. has been one of the most consis- V.. "I was really amazed by tent performers on the team this - & Christina's- - performance in the season. f 5K," said senior captain Laura Despite only practicing the Koss. "Especially since she ran barriers once this week, Sopho- the whole race by herself. It takes a more Amy Wilkins managed to lot of guts to keep pushing yourself place fifth in the 3,000 meter for so long when you don't have steeplechase with a time of 12: anyone to run with." 23. "It just looked like Christina "Amy was a beast in the J going out for a run, and she ended steeplechase," said McNamara up breaking the school record," In the long jump competition, said teammate Emily Roth '06. sophomore Katie Walker dominat- Before the race, McNamara ed the field, winning easily with a ' I considered the 1,500 to be her jump of 18' 1". It was the second strongest event. time this season Walker hit the "I really enjoyed the switch up NCAA Dili provisional qualify- from the 1,500 to the 5K. My train- ing mark of 18'0".

-- ; heads to Otterbein t j i , ing has been more geared towards The team ,' the 5k anyways, so this worked out College this friday for the two-da- y well," commented McNamara. All Ohio Championship meet. The Kevin Guckes These Ladies, including senior captain Laura Koss, stretch their legs outside. The breakout race places Mc action begins at 6 p.m. 1 6 The Kenyon Collegian THE LAST WORD Thursday, April 15, 2004

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- o, might be inclined to re fer to Professor ofDrama Har-len- e Marley as a 'trailblazer, ' given her history as Kenyon s 1962- - Graduatedfrom firstfemale professor. But in Oklahoma City University the span of35 years, Marley 's ' -- .. ,' with a B.A. in Drama numerous accomplishments X h .,

5 and accolades have far out- y i . f --r g - weighed her groundbreaking 1965- Graduated from role. As she prepares to em- Carnegie Mellon Univer- bark upon a life of retirement, sity with a Ph.D. in Drama it is certain that her presence Kevin Guckes Professor of Drama Harlene Marley and her terrier Nettie pose on the set of Marley's final will be missed. Kenyon play, Metamorphoses. 1968-- Visiting Professor 35 years of doing what 'she wanted to do' of Drama at Central and for about 10 years, many students, particularly the women," said BY BRYAN STOKES II I've worked on off on Missouri State University opinion- Editorial Assistant and I've been very heavily involved, in the MacLeod. "She is both passionately Kennedy Center American College Theatre ated and fair, stern and supportive, and she

tenure-trac- things from people by Kenyon 's first female k pro- festival for over 20 years now," she said. "I've manages to get great September 1969-- Joined fessor. The proud owner of a ubiquitous Jack traveled a great deal for them. I do workshops making the generous assumption that they Russell terrier and receptionist named Nettie. in response to productions on other campuses have great things within them." Kenyon faculty as thefirst been . . . it's been a terrific time. I would happily From her days as a high school student, Professor of Drama Harlene Marley has female tenure-trac- k professor a powerful influence in the drama department spend the rest of my life in a Holiday Inn for Marley had already solidified her aspirations since arriving in the fall of 1969, coinciding that to become a professor of drama. Experiences with the dawn of the Coordinate College for Although Marley, who became the first fe- at a fine arts camp, during which she was Women. male department chair in 1973 and has served heavily influenced by her teaching directors, Following her yearlong sabbatical during 20 years in such a post during her tenure, has contributed greatly to this decision. "I'm one do ex- the 2004-0- 5 school term, however, Marley and prepared herself for departure from Kenyon, of those rare, lucky people who got to Nettie will not return to their Hill Theater office. she has left an indelible mark on her department actly what she wanted to do," said Marley. Concluding her Kenyon career with the play and on the College as a whole, which can never From her long and distinguished time at Metamorphoses, opening tonight at 8 p.m. in be erased. Kenyon, Marley has had the opportunity to the Bolton theater, Marley is bound for warmer, "Professor Marley is one of my dearest observe the changes the College has under- and dryer, pastures. colleagues, mentors and friends," said Asso- gone since the advent of women in 1969. see the "I'm moving, I have a one-wa- y ticket to go ciate Professor of Drama Jonathan Tazewell, "It was interesting to community to Mesa, Ariz, on the 30th of May," said Marley. a former student of Marley's. "I have a hard change and see what surprised people and "I own a home there, and Ive split my time time imagining Kenyon without her, and I what didn't," said Marley, "and to see expec- between here and Arizona for 1 5 years now, so will miss her around the office and in the tations change and people's preconceptions .- - I'm moving out there permanendy. The weather pew we often share at the Church of the Holy exploded often," said Marley. lot here is just awful. I just can't take it anymore. Spirit." "The College has changed a because 1970- - Kenyon pro 30-4- First I'm looking forward to the thought of never James Michael Playwright in Residence the world has changed a lot in the past 0 having to shovel the driveway again." and Associate Professor of Drama Wendy years, and Kenyon is the real world, whether duction, MaratSad by sentiments. "It is a we think it is or not," she continued. "So a lot Marley has a veritable laundry list of plans MacLeod echoed these Vice for her retirement "I have a couple of projects cliche to say that Ms. Marley is a 'role model' of the changes in the College reflect changes Peter to work on, a sabbatical research project that but she was and is, for me, and for many, in the larger world, as well." Thespians lament 'irreplaceable' Marley's retirement 1974- - Received tenure entire baby freshman class given me some great advice on how to work the BY TARYN MYERS there's the drama from College as an director," said Umbarger, "but Senior Production Editor sitting there, and she's lecturing us and I'm actor and just wondering what the hell I'm getting my- more than anything, she's taught me how to work with and how to handle myself "She's funny as hell, whip-smar-t, charm self into and if I should be doing theater at this people 1987- - Served as interim the pants right off you. There's just a palpable College and just kind of terrified of her. ... My in professional situations." amount of grace in everything she does, and it's first impression was that this is someone whose Bennett was profoundly influenced by director of librariesfol undeniable and it's incredibly attractive. Guys, respect I want very, very badly." Marley. As he said, "She's the only reason I lowing the opening of girls, animals, whatever you just want to be Bennett, like Umbarger, has worked with didn't transfer sophomore year. She kept me a part of that, and you want to receive that Marley extensively. As he explained, "She was interested freshman year. When I was getting Olin Library grace." actually the advisor for the first play I ever did very disillusioned with Kenyon very quickly, This is how senior Brad Bennett describes at Kenyon, which was Endgame, which was she kept me interested. Professor of Drama Harlene Marley, who will directed by Alex Franz '01 my freshman year: Bernstein also said of Marley, "I think she 1988- - Promoted to full retire this year after 35 years of teaching at it was his thesis. That was the first thing I ever really loved what she did here at Kenyon. She Kenyon. Marley, who was the College's first did at Kenyon, and then ... she was the advi- knows how wonderful the world of theatre is, Professor female professor to be tenured, will be missed sor to my thesis." Bennett has performed in and I am so thankful to her that she never made by her students. numerous other Marley productions, including a non-theat- re major feel unwelcome. Senior Gordon Umbarger, who has Metamorphoses which opens tonight. Bennett thinks that Marley' will leave a worked with Marley on "more projects than Senior Mara Bernstein has worked with strong legacy at Kenyon. As he said, "When immediate re- I can remember," including Doll's House, Mas- Marley in a slightly different capacity than you say 'drama department' my have. was on the sponse is 'Harlene Marley.' It's not even tough ter Harold . . . and tlie Boys, and this weekend's Umbarger and Bennett "I Metamorphoses, said he of his first recollec- tech crew for A Boy's Life and Master Harold shoes to fill, it's unfillable shoes shoes that need to be bronzed, put them on a wall, and tion of Marley, "I was impressed with the way . . . and the Boys. She was an absolute joy to

she herself. very in-char- ge and work with. Some directors tend to focus on the everyone needs to see them and appreciate fa carried She's is the stuff knows exactly what she's doing, but not in an actors and crewhcads, but Professor Marley them. . . . she destined to become intimidating way." paid attention to and thanked every member of myth." Bennett, however, had a somewhat differ- of every crew. She kept the Bolton shows fun Umbarger agreed, saying, "Harlene is ent reaction upon first meeting Marley. "I was even when things got stressful. widely accepted as being irreplaceable. While will do a great job, horrified of her," he said. "There's this woman The students also remember the advice I'm sure our new professors 1 i . standing at the foot of the Hill Theater, and and direction Marley has given them. "She's there will never be another Miss Marley." 2