' THE SEWANEE PURPLE

Gwendolyn Brooks Wins 1992 Aiken Taylor Award

Convocation Hall featured an introduction by Robert B. Heilman.who mentioned some "This crownsme quality," of Brooks's other literary remarked Gwendolyn Brooks after receiving the 1992 Aiken Guggenheim Awards and one Taylor Award for Modern Pulitzer Prize. American Poetry on April 6. The bulk of Brooks's

Brooks is the sixth recipi- readings included selections ent of the award, joining widely- fromGollschalk and the Grand acclaimed poets such as Howard Nemerov, Richard Wilbur, An- and several poems from The thony Hecht, W.S. Merwin, and Bean Eaters , published in 1960. John Frederick Nims in sharing Poems from Gottschalk this honor. The Aiken Taylor and the Grand Tarantele in- Award was established in 1987 cluded "Quote from Winnie," by Kempton Potter Aiken Tay- which focused on Winnie

lor, in honor of his brother, poet Mandela, Brooks's persona)

Conrad Aiken, and is adminis- hero for today's woman. Other

tered by The Sewanee Review. 1 from this collection Professor Neal Bowers of Aiken Taylor Award recipient Gwendolyn Brooks reads fr Iowa State University began the events involved in the presenta- but also its pnnci[ tion of the award with a reading There was a shift in her from his essay, "The Poetry of Bowers also noted that her work which called for a com- "This poem was written Gwendolyn Brooks: The Art of lity and jocial injustice munal response to theoppressed with envy of heads of state Renaissance," at 4 p.m. in i," said turned into explicit argumenta- black situation of America. whose preparation for public Convocation Hall. In his essay, tion during her work in the Noting these characteristics as speaking and appearance are not

Bowers emphasized Brooks's Her first v A Street 1960s. The I968volume,InThe. definitive of Brooks's unique achieved by their own ability," power of black poetic content was published reflected her changing style. Bowers invited everyone said Brooks. several her within white style. in 1945. This collection dealt poetic form by "turning to the to join "the poem of humanity Brooks read of The capacity of Brooks's with subjects that were not people of the streets and tene- that changes and saves the personal love poems from J_he. In "When You poetry to reach all audiences considered poetic subjects to the ments, making them not simply stems from her "acceptance of American public of the time, the subject matter of her work, The poetry reading at in page 2 Festival Focuses on Cross-Cultural Understanding

these students to beer other than ally-oriented game Bafa Bafa Falstaff and can allow them to from taking place. Bafa Bafa is socialize in a more international a game of culture clash in which The International Festi- atmosphere." opposing teams represent the

val, sponsored by the Organiza- International Festival ac- citizens of various cultures and tion of Cross Cultural Under- tivities were composed ofevents try to communicate without us- standing (OCCU), took place such as an annual Luau cookout ing standard forms of language. April 9-12, promoting the at Lake Cheston, an international "Overall, the festival was organization's objective of beer night at the Tiger Bay Pub, a great success in providing the

; providing a social and educa- a live cricket match, and musi- campus with fresh tional foundation for the inter- cian/Professor Robin Gottfried action of students, faculty, and playing various types of Latin tion between groups. A good hard community members from di- American music at la casa de turnout was attributed to the put into verse backgrounds. espahol (the Spanish House). work OCCU members "Frankly, what most stu- To culminate the festival, publicity," remarked Dineo dents respond best to are beer, the group sponsored a Skwambane. Assendelft thanked food, good music, and a party multicultural dance party at the van Tiger atmosphere," says Catrien van Ayres Multicultural Student Marriott Food Service, Asmussen, The Assendelft, President of the Center with a mixture of local, Bay Pub, Chris Professor OCCU. foreign, and soul music. Vari- Cricket Club, and Gottfried for their support ofthe "In this regard," she con- ous setbacks (inclement during Catrien van Assendelft and Dinshaw Misiry play cricket International Festival. tinues, "OCCU can introduce the Internationa! Festival. Photo by Lyn Hutchinson. Page 2 The Sewanee Purple April 20, 1992 NEWS Watson Gives Buchanan Chance to Pursue Bagpiping

in a quarterly report, and com-

pile a final report explaining cluded the study of howl spent my yearand the grant traditional August i Piobaireachd, a Gaelic style of bagpipe music; "The Foundation r. ut\ of us. but for Andy Buchanan, a Canntaireachd, the method by senior English major, it is only which Piobaireachd is orally gran for studying the the beginning. Buchanan will notated and the focus of "sally forth" from Bishop, study; and kitchen At the age of eight,

California, on Aug. 15 to study lore contemporary Buchanan's father began to bagpipes in Dunblane, Scotland. usic. Although teach him the bagpipes, and for fa- As a recipient of the i plays a good deal of several summers he and his

Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, kitchen piping, he feels that ther attended a bagpipe school Buchanan was granted a much of what makes the piping taught in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

$13,000 stipend to study bag- tradition so unique is being lost. Buchanan admits that playing pipe music and technique from "So much of contempo- the bagpipes was not exactly the August '92 until August "93. rary piping has moved towards a trendy "new wave' sort of sound of the Watson Fellowship that I want to attempt to recover grammar school and high through a notice in the student what is becoming a rare art school. Once he started col- post office, which sparked im- lege, however, people were mediate interest. The Fellow- A charitable trust estab- much more enthusiastic about ship is not a grant awarded spe- lished by the late Mrs. Thomas his unique talent. cifically to those individuals J. Watson (in memory of her Buchanan plans to enroll who play bagpipes, but rather to husband, the founder of IBM), at Nashotah House, an Episco- anyone who can organize an the Watson Foundation consid- pal seminary, upon his return individual program which ered 1 89 candidates from across from Scotland, and he intends would appeal to the Fellowship the United States and finally to pursue his studies beyond selected 70 students. ordination. Although the pipes A person can propose "The fundamental re- may not dominate Buchanan's anything from the study of fan quirements of the grant are that future, they will always form violence in England to ancient, I keep the foundation updated part of the core of his individu- Asian brewing methods," com- with my current address, send ality and will not be forgotten. Assistant Proctors Brooks Wins Selected for 1992-93 Aiken Taylor The Deans of Students are Elizabeth Marie pleased to announce Assistant Kathleen Mandato, Prize Proctors for 1992-1993. They David Clarence Mason, Jennifer

• are the following: Head Assis- Lynn McGee, Catherine Carter continuedfrom page 1 Monday Frtoay tant Proctors Laura Michelle McNeese, Sarah Elise — Miers, Have Forgotten Sunday," she 9:00 - 5:30 Rich and Oliver Childs Smith; Keith Delon Minnifield, Peter recalls meeting her husband at Assistant Proctors: James Morgan, Kathy Joanne Soturday 9:00 - 1:00 a NAACP youth conference Ashley Hamilton Aiken, Eliza- Morris, Chandler Robinson when she was 21 years old. beth Pfeiffer Ariail, Leigh Muller, Trevor Wesley D. The readings ended with po- Donovan Behrens, Geoffrey Myers, Eric Franz J. Ochel, ems from Children Coming Scott Boring, Matthew John Randall Jarrett Odle, David Home, her latest book, which Boucher, Conon Paul Bryan, Jonathan Padilla, James Gregory was released in December of Anna Christine Callaway, Pond, Joshua Alan Poole; 1991. Christopher Everette Cenac, Amanda Leigh Powell, In reading from a vari- James David Collins, Nikki Richard Gillespie Proctor, ety of poetic styles. Brooks The Eileen Etheridge, Andrew North Terrance LaWarren Readus, reminded her audience that the Fletcher, Glenn W. Gladders; Channing Leathers Richards, future of poetry is the creation Head-Quarters Romualdo Gonzalez, Mary Kathryn Rossi, Asitha of forms by saying, "the day Amy Kay Graves, Karen Wood Priyanka Sandanayake, Arthur before the sonnet was in- Haley, Eric Clayton Han-ell, John Scomavacca, Leslie Elaine William Mace Haselden, Amy Sisco, Geoffrey Mark Smith, Her final message Rebecca Hawkins. Elizabeth Melissa Anne Speights, Hebe warned the audience that po- Anne Hesselink,Gabrielle Hill, Grayson Splane, Charles Gray etry should not be limited by Redken & Paul Mitcheu- Yvonne Hill, Christy Ellen Temple, John Matthew Toole, traditional structures, such as Hajr& Skin Care James. Jenny Louise Johnson, Catherine Barton Traywick, the heroic couplet and epic products Arthur Bums Jones. Melissa Victoria Michele Tuck, Avery poem. Brooks concluded by Vijt/MisierciTd Anne Kennedy, Courtney Tucker, Margaret Duglas saying, "the power of poetry SEWANEE 598-0610 Brooke Key, Dudley Bond Upchurch, Tija Letice Ward, comes from the dare to invent Kizer, Frederick Steams Lewis. Allen Barker Whittle, Lee rather than reliance on prece- Christopher Bryan P. Mahoney; Lawrence Willis, and Laura Elizabeth Wylie. Page 3 The Sewanee Purple April 20, 1992 NEWS

OAU Team Delves into Politics of International Simulation

News Staff nization simulation like the ganization of the real OAU by "With the proxi campus activities, MIO will Model OAU, we study the meeting in separate commis- :vent itself," provide a forum for discussion In order to comprehend theory and practice of interna- sions to discuss resolutions and Dunn reiterated, "one is ac- of global activities and strive the patterns of cooperation and tional organizations. In class, reach solutions via formal de- corded another useful experi- conflict that characterize intra- we are able to read and discuss bate procedure. ence. After diligently studying such as the OAU, the Model the politics of each nation, one United Nations, amodel NATO, visited the to , students can simply pose question and a mock European Commu- students from the College of the actual embassies of the na- the dignitary, '1 understand that nity. After the MIO has suc- Arts and Sciences journeyed to Elwood Dunn, Professor of tions they were to represent. your countries' position is such cessfully taken part in a few

Howard University for three Political Science and Advisor "The embassy visit was simulations, it may consider days of diplomacy in action at to the Model OAU. one of the most exciting parts of do you approach it in this fash- setting up some model organi- the Model Organization of Af- "By meeting with the the entire experience," remarked ion?' One is able to confront zations on campus, possibly rican Unity (OAU) March 4-7. representatives from other junior Saurabh "Tito" Dutta- these public functionaries and including a model UN.

Seniors Jeff Hunt, Jeff countries (other schools), we are Chowdhury remarked. "We get the answers straight from "Our whole thrust is not Powell, and Tina Reid; junior able to understand more about were able to communicate one- the horse's mouth, so to speak." just the program in D.C. We are "1 Saurabh Dutta-Chowdhury; and the art of diplomacy and put it in on-one with a real live Gambian thought it was a great about finding opportunities sophomores Josh D' Alemberte, practice when we caucus (meet citizen, and a diplomat, at that. educational experience-unat- anywhere in the United States Stacey Hillock, and Ann-Elise with other nations to lobby tainable here at Sewanee," said for model diplomacy activity.

Lewallen composed the team of resolutions)." every facet of Gambian politics, sophomore Josh D'Alemberte. It is conceivable that we may seven who represented The Tina Reid, Head of State society, and economic structure, "I especially enjoyed the big- find other model programs (such

Gambia in various commissions, for The Gambia, commented, it was most helpful to have the city atmosphere of a place like as the Organization of American an Assembly of Heads of State, "It is an opportunity to live the chance to sit down and ask (hose Washington, D.C., and the di- States. UN, EC) in other places. ECOWAS (a regional organi- life of a real diplomat for a few questions that the books just versity of the participants. We do not confine these op- zation), and the Council of days and understand what it could not tell us." Students who attended the portunities to political science Ministers. meanstorepresentanation. We "I thinkD.C. is the perfect Model OAU, along with a few majors, either. If we can find The Organization of Af- feel the responsibility that goes setting for an exercise of this other students who have a spe- the resources to take students to

rican Unity is an international along with speaking for an en- nature," said senior Jeff Powell. cial interest in global affairs as these experiences for growth, coalition of African states tire country of people and the "There you are in the middle of they are handled through inter- we will do so. These activities chartered in 1963 and working weight of our decisions upon the policy-making process, and national coalitions, have re- are very much essential to fitting together to unite Africa against the future of that nation." the events that reach the rest of cently collaborated to form the these experiences into our world colonialism, hunger, despotism, In the Howard University Model International Organiza- frame of understanding," con- and disease, among other crises. simulation, participar tion (MIO). As an addition to cluded Dunn.

"In an international orga- the i structural Sewanee Preregistration Features Unusual, Personal Touch

seniority, I class stand- by Jennifer Hamilton for classes. ; News Staff "There is no real time

saved by doing it that way (the "1 don't know of another

s reg- computer on-line system)," said school that registers in this istration means spending Engsberg. "The way we do it manner," said Engsberg. "Most countless hours standing in long lends the process a more per- schools do itby achance (lottery) lines. At other colleges the sonalized one-on-one element. system, or they do it alphabeti- registration Students can look over my cally. I think that our way is by MONEY registrar assigns times randomly or in alphabeti- shoulder and see how many far the fairest. Students have schools people have already signed up only themselves to thank, or not COLLEGE order. At some FOR cal students must reapply for ad- for the class and check to see if to thank." Every student is eligible for some Although he did not have mittance if they miss their as- their friends are in the class. type of financial aid regardless which signed registration time. On "The computer operator access to figures telling of grades or parental Income. many campuses across the puts the information from each classes were the most popular, country, computers—not schedule slip on the computer Engsberg remarked that the 200- people—register students. throughout the day. That way and 300-level English classes According to Registrar we have the advantages of the filled up rapidly. depart- Paul E. Engsberg, the 716 stu- on-line system so that we can Chairmen of each with that dents who have pre-registered produce a list at the end of the ment, after consultation department' s faculty, suggest to for the Advent Semester of the day, but it's still personalized. one tinned down theDeanoftheCollegethelimit 1992-93 academic year did not "We are not all standing Simple application that each class should enroll. have to deal with any of these behind a big counter that some Send name, address and SI P&H student would dare not step be- An arbitrary limit of 25 is im- fee (refundable) to: suggest Engsberg explained that hind. It's more relaxed and posed if chairmen fail to Student Services P. 22-4026 he tried to keep the registration flexible this way." O. Box noted that many Hollywood, FL 33022 process as relaxed and personal Assigned times were Engsberg cheated because as possible. Even though the based on student performance, students feel out- school has the computer capac- with Gownsmen registering they cannot explore areas their major due to the four- ity to offer on-line registration, first. Other time assignments side course load instated with the he preferred to do it the tradi- were based onthe students' class tional way with students going membership, with seniors hav- Page 4 The Sewanee Purple April 20, 1992 OPINION

Handle With Care Reader Addresses Film Cancellation Whether or not the administration of the University effec- tively censored "In the Realm of the Senses" last month (reported Dear Editor:Editor; substantially secondary I ministration infringement on in the April edition of the Purple), we must ensure that the in- 6 ample, counseling, guidai academic freedom will provide cident that resulted in the Cinema Guild's cancellation of the film In regard to the 6 April 92 a detailed clarification of their will not set a bad precedent on campus. The administration's report in the Purple about the ment-VI.paral. complaint so that all concerned reservations about "In the Realm of the Senses," which was to be Cinema Guild filmcancellation, b. The kind of think- will see that it is not frivolous shown on May 7 at Sewanee Union Theatre, stemmed from I would like to present the fol- ing which leads to statements and not made with an ulterior concerns that the film's content might be inconsistent with the lowing thoughts: such as, "Other conservative Christianprinciplesof the University. Yet these principles, though colleges have shown 'The charges, and it is to be hoped important, are not as central as academic freedom is to the ism for emphasis, "There are no Deadman,' so why shouldn't that the Sewanee AAUP Chap- University's purpose as a liberal arts institution. If we do not absolute freedoms and academic we?" is just plain wrong, espe- ter(andthenationaI Association, respect that freedom, which provides for the free exchange and freedom is not one of them." cially at an institute of "higher" on appeal) will take advantage discussion of all ideas, we may soon find numerous films, plays, Assuming that the undisclosed learning. This kind of thinking of this opportunity to provide publications, gallery exhibits, radio shows, and other presentations charges by faculty members is usually used by people who public understanding of aca- being screened before they are shown to the public. against the administration are in have done or want to do some- demic freedom and fulfill their Academic freedom is crucial in an academic community regard to alleged infringements thing the,y know is wrong; in- responsibilities by applying such as Sewanee. In this intellectual setting, one tries to come of student rights and freedoms sider trading, infidelity, and appropriate sanctions. That closerto understanding oneselfby examining one's beliefs through and further assuming that the congressmen writing bad checks students will occasionally push conversation, reading, and viewing of films, to name just a few AAUP would view the activities are some examples which come any authority over them to the common thought-provoking pursuits. One thinks critically and of the Cinema Guild as similar limit is part of the "Rites of decides for oneself what one believes and likes. One great benefit in nature to those of student c. The decision by the Passage" and should be handled of having a critical mind is that one can evaluate the works one publications, the following Guild that "this wasn't the film within the guidelines of devel- reads and sees and hears without being intellectually bullied by quotes from the AAUP "Joint to fight over" implies a case of oping "responsible student reviews. One can figure out for oneself if a movie such as "In the Statement of Rights and Free- borderline pornography where conduct" as set forth in a. above. Realm of the Senses" is intelligent, insightful, substantive, offen- doms of Students" indicate that itmightbedifficultto prove any Questions as to the who and sive, et cetera. No one at a liberal arts college should decide that students should be governed by redeeming social values. If the why of this issue becoming a someone else should not view a particular work of art, for one robs canons and, honor of horrors, proposed film showing had been cause celebre for the AAUP another of his intellectual autonomy in doing so. might be admonished. "The Sound of Music," I pre- should be investigated, and, if The principle of academic freedom is more important than " —the editorial free- sume our valiant defenders of appropriate, counter-charges the Christian principles of the University. While the University dom of student editors and academic freedom would have should be filed; just as the fac- promotes the twin ideals of the liberal arts education and Christian managers entails corollary re- fought to the death. ulty and students zealously morality in its curriculum, it must give priority to the dialectical sponsibilities to be governed by d. The AAUP "State- guard their freedoms, so must process of self-examination that is inherent in the study of the the canons of responsible jour- ment of the Association's the administration and Trustees liberal arts. There is nothing wrong with someone choosing not to nalism, such as theavoidance of Council: Freedom and Respon- guard theirs. be a Christian, but there is something wrong with not allowing for libel, indecency, undocumented sibility," adopted in October The University of the a free exchange of all ideas In a university community, in which allegations, attacks on personal 1 970, makes clear the individual South has gnawed on this par- everyone should want to discover what truly matters to him—and integrity, and the techniques of faculty member'sresponsibility ticular bone (so-called erotic should have a complete opportunity to make that discovery. harassment and innuendo." "to promote public understand- films) long enough; let's get it Joint Statement-IV, D, para 3. ing of academic freedom." In

"In developing re- light of this, it must be assumed sponsible student conduct, dis- that the faculty members who Sincerely, coexist peacefully with those whose values they dislike. The ciplinary proceedings play a role have filed a complaint of ad- administration went overboard, however, when it reacted by Charles W. Matt punishing all Elliott residents afterno one stepped forward to claim responsibility for the incident Students who live in Elliott were Editorial Policy The Sewanee Purple told that they must attend a meeting about tolerance and student The Sewanee Purple is owned and Editor Michael Cass rights and responsibilities or pay a $25 fine for failing to attend. operated by the students of the University of Associate Editor Mary Grace Gibbs The administration does not know who is responsible for the the South. Editorial and financial matters are News Editor Ann-EIise Lewallen harassment (which involved directed by the editor, in writing demeaning words about a consultation with the Arts and Entertainment Editor.. ..Paige Parvin student's sexual orientation on the door of his room) and thus does staff, and under authority granted by the Sports Editor David Adams not know that an Elliott resident is necessarily the perpetrator. The University Publications Board. Design Editor Kate Rehkopf powers -that-be might as Letters to the wellforcetheentire student body toatlend editor are welcomed and Business Manager Leslie Hiers a meeting about tolerance. Such a should be mailed directly discussion might be helpful to the Purple. All Circulation Manager Elizabeth Ariail insofar as it could teach letters a few individuals something new, but must be signed by the author; no Advertising Manager Elizabeth Tindal forced attendance would be unfair to many others. As one Elliott unsigned letters will be printed. The editors resident said, "It doesn't matter to what reserve the right to edit letters for reasons me anyone's sexual of The Sewanee Purple is published every two orientation is. so why should I have length or if letters contain to go to this meeting or pay up? material deemed to weeks during the academic year by the students Why should I be punished?" This be potentially libelous student chose not to attend, and of the University of the South. Signed opinions he chose wisely, according to som- did who attend and who felt expressed within do not necessarily reflect the they wasted two hours of a Wednesday The Purple strives night during a particularly to be an impartial opinion of th University of busy time of the semester. source of news, independent of any outside the South employees. Unsigned editorials Administration officials enforce similar punishments when interests. Editorial positions in no way affect represent . . editorial a dormitory cannot produce the news coverage. person who drunkenly destroyed a staff. Editorial, production, and advertising bathroom stall or broke a mirror the previous Saturday The Purple welcomes contributions night. Many offices are located on the third floor of the people get punished for crimes they did not from any source. However, commit. It is regret- editors will serve Common. Subscriptions are twelve table that sometimes the as the final person who hurts others and vandalizes judges of the appropriateness of dollars a year. dormitories will get away with his wrongful acts. But we cannot any submision. If possible, submissions blame everyone else for such activity. should be made on a Macintosh computer ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Michael Cass disk; contact the editors for more information. Page 5 The Sewanee Purple April 20, 1992 OPINION UN imposes sanctions on Libyans

veto powers. The Council de- the legal systems of most na- We see, therefore, that called for Malta to be used as a cided upon the above-mentioned tions on Earth, including the some serious questions are at neutral territory for the trials, course of action after ten mem- US, Britain, stake. What happens if the In- but according to observers the ternational CourtofJustice rules West is unlikely to agree to this On March 31, 1992, the bers voted for the resolution 1 in favor of Libya? would solution. The possibility of United Nations Security Coun- while the remaining five ab- As per the 197 Montreal Con- We see diverging opinions coming Libya handing the suspects over cil decided to impose a ban on stained, thereby giving the Libya held its own inquiry on fromtwoorgansoftheUN. Who to the Arab League still exists. all Civil Air Links and arms council the required two-thirds even though the prevails? Letting go the hypo- Let us hope that we reach a trade on the Libyan Arab Re- majority to pass the resolution. the issue, and integrity of such actions may be thetical situations we can be solution to the problem before public subject to its failure in Thus we saw the world on Libya's assured that the above issue will the Libyan people are forced to handing over: community sending a strong questioned based past record, one must respect heighten the prestige of the suffer under UN sanctions. a) Two men suspected of message to the terrorists about notion sovereignty. Western leaders. Also, it is es- Libya, meanwhile, de- involvement in the blowing up the consequences involved the of there may be pecially important in this, the cided to carry out a day of self- of PanAm flight 103 over when any nation tries to shelter For once, in viewing the ac- election year, that victory over imposed isolation from the rest Lockerbie, ScoUand. In this case terrorists. This was a very noble some logic from a point where the West of the world on April 14, a day the suspects must be handed message, indeed, and a glowing tion deadline. The is the bullying power, trying to Moamar Gaddafi be achieved. before the UN over to the United States or the tribute to the valiant efforts of force extradition. By using It will naturally serve only to symbolic gesture was apparently United Kingdom for trial. victims' relatives who had pressure through sanctions le- enhance the personality of to mark the anniversary of the b) Four men suspected of launched a campaign in an effort gitimized by an international Western leaders. 1986 U.S. bombing of Tripoli. involvement in the blowing up to punish the guilty. that has become increas- At the same time we are No doubt such gimmicks can of a French airliner over Having appreciated the body further hatred against ingly monopolar in its nature going to see street support in the only fan Niger. In this case the French issues supporting the UN reso- end of the "Cold War," Arab nations and the Third the West in Libya and the Arab should be given the right to lution, let us try to analyze why after the the has almost adopted a World countries for Gaddafi, world, leading to a dangerous question the suspects. nations like Cape Verde, China, West greater police-like role. Questions who will do his utmost to por- situation. Thus we see a Libya has until April 15 Morocco, India, and Zimbabwe to polarization of ideas in a region of this about the nature of the so-called tray himself as a martyr to comply with the above con- decided not be a part problem new world order have arisen. Western imperialism. Oppor- where the fundamental ditions or face sanctions. The "noble message." (It n for the will show us that lasting tunists on the Arabside are going of self-determination Libyans have been saved from important to note that C History remains a peace can never be achieved by to perpetuate hatred against the occupied territories total economic blockade and least, decided i contentious issue. Finally, in- thereby allowing inflictingpaintothelosers. The West by using the familiar relt- they can still carry on selling veto power, treaty of Versailles and the giouscard. Even moderate Arab oil—the chief trading com- the resolution to pass). ignored, but nevertheless one the consequent rise of Nazism is a countries would feel let down modity of the Libyan Arab Re- First of all, even while ofhanding the must raise doubts about the Security Council was discuss- good example of that. Today it since the formula means which threaten the notion Libya, but tomorrow it might suspects to the Arab League was This event seems to be a ing the issue, the matter had is of sovereignty of a nation state. International be quite another nation not not considered. As this docu- rather interesting one since the been raised in the dancing to the tune of the West. ment was being written, Libya repercussions of such a move Court of Justice in the Hague. a may be far-reaching. The Se- The Court had not reached curity Council consists of 15 members of which five are per- manent members with special The Future of Waste in Franklin County: Where do we put our garbage when the landfill overflows ALL SAINTS' CHAPEL in June?

Worship Services Panel Discussion featuring: Sundays 8:00 am Holy Eucharist County Executive Commissioner George Fraley; 10:30 am UNIVERSITY SERVICE the Sewanee Recycling Center; 5:00 pm Choral Evensong "RR Bill" Crescenzo of (1st Sunday of the month) Monty Adams, Head of the Sanitation Department; 7:00 pm Folk Mass and Mary Blanch of the Franklin County Beautification Committee Mondays-Fridays 7:30 am Holy Eucharist, St. Augustine's Chapel Morning Prayer, 9:00 am in honor of Earth Day St. Augustine's Chapel April 21

Tuesdays 4:30 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist, Large Lounge St. Augustine's Chapel Bishop's Common — ge 6 The Sewanee Purple April 20, 1992 SPORTS

Sorry, Braves Fans: Suddarth Golf Team Looking Forward to Conference Tournament

Picks Reds in NL West of the team are all freshmen. The first. Josh Poole, known for his strength off the tee, was able First- year coach Paul Van to fire a few scores in the low Wie has been determined to seventies early in the season. Tigers were shooting around From this same space last their fair share of 'tudes on the guide Sewanee golf back to the The other two freshmen, Jay 340, and lately theirscores have year's sports editor Kit Walsh, roster: Benito "I'm not appre- power it was in the Southern Kirkpatrick and Taylor dropped to around 330. in his own peculiar editorial ciated" Santiago, Randy "I am a Collegiate Athletic Conference Bickerstaff, have been showing "We will have to be splendor, predicted that his At- closer" Myers, and Gary "me" during the 1980s. During that some promising signs. In a re- somewhere in the 320s to be lanta Braves would capture the Sheffield. time the Tigers won six confer- cent tournament, Bickerstaff, competitive. I am hoping our National League West. The rain 4. San Francisco Giants— ence titles. During the 1991 also a member of the swim team, guys put their games together on opening night must have If you like gritty, hard-nosed season, however, the Tigers shot an impressive 79. Van Wie and we begin to put together seeped intohis brain. I laughed. players who lay it all on the line finished last in the conference. notes that "Jay (Kirkpatrick) some good scores," remarks Van 1 scoffed. Ichided. I told him he in every game, then the Giants This season does bring promise started off slowly this season, Wie. was downright looney. are yourteam. Will Clark heads with some talented players, al- but lately he's been showing The golf team will com- Well, as you, the Bravo- a group of All-Madden though some of the frustrations signs of improvement. He's pete in their conference tourna- mad, tomahawk-shod public baseballers that includes second have continued. been getting progressively bet- ment at Millsaps College on know, I was wrong. Come Sep- baseman Robby Thompson, Van Wie has looked to ter throughout the season." April 23 and 24. "We're im- tember, the Bravesnot only took comer man Matt Williams, and the experience of junior Jason With some very young proving and working hard," re- the NL West but also partici- Kirt "what is that" Manwaring. Howell to guide an otherwise golfers, the Tigers are trying to iterates Van Wie. "I hope we pated in one of the finest World If you like sore-arm pitchers extremely young team. Howell pull themselves outofthe cellar. can pull together what we have Serieseverplayed. Iwaschided. who spend half the year on the is the team's most consistent Van Wie is cautiously optimis- learned this season for the up- I was laughed at. Spat upon. disabled list, then the Giants are player this season, averaging tic about his team's chances. coming conference tournament. And on top of that I almost had your team, too. When will Roger "We have some good young We're all looking forward to to shave the dreaded tomahawk Craig learn that the split finger players, but our depth at this into my shortly cropped 'do. just isn't good for his pitchers' You would think I'd learn arms? Expect a lot of high something from such a close scoring affairs when San Fran call, but like ESPN's Peter laces 'em up.

Gammons, I have no shame. I 5. Los Angeles Dodg- tnus submit my humble predic- ers—Don't believe the hype. tions for the NL West in 1992. What do Eric Davis and Clyde Drexler have in common? They 1. Cincinnati Reds—Un- both make three million bucks less closer Rob Dibble's arm and they both play 81 games a

falls completely out of the season. Ramon Martinez is socket, the Redlegs should claim losing serious velocity off his the flag for manager Lou Pinella. fastball, and Tommy Lasorda The offseason additions of Bip has worked him to death over Roberts, Greg Swindell, and the past three years (Ramon's Tim Belcher make an already arm will fall off by season's tough bunch unstoppable. Jose end). Perfectly good Dodger Rijo could be this year's Cy blue greenbacks wasted on free Young Award winner. Thechat agents like Juan Samuel. Lots around Riverfront Stadium will of bucks and little produce make be "Eric who?" for a rough '92 in Tinseltown. 2. Atlanta Braves—OK, Maybe I'm just bitter because Kit, a little respect for your they embarrassed me last Sep- Braves. When a surprise team wins, it takes career years from 6. Houston Astros—This journeymen players. Don't ex- team has some great young tal- pect the likes of Otis Nixon, ent in players like Jeff Bagwell, Terry Pendleton, and Alejandro Steve Finley, Luis Gonzalez, Penatorepeat their "91 numbers. and Andujar Cedeno (even

Atlanta will have serious prob- though he looked as if he were lems scoring runs with or with- juggling knives at short in that out Dave Justice, who has last Atlanta series). The 'stros chronic back woes. The best have some good young young rotation in baseball will fireballers as well. The fences Che Hemon jfa i r be good enough by itself to play have come in at the dome, a IVEMITY AVENUE, SEWANEE bridesmaid to the Reds. place where home runs go to 3. San Diego Padres die. However, the Republican SAT Htm -5pm

The Pads are an enigma. As National Convention is more usual, they have a bumper crop important to ownership than the of new faces as a result of Joe development of the youngsters. Mcllvaine's winter trades. As Aside from the kids and some usual, San Diego has quiet, really heinous uniforms, there workmanlike players who pro- aren't many reasons to watch. duce: Andy Benes, the unflap- Page 7 The Sewanee Purple April 20, 1992 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Perpetual Motion GearS Up Breeders' Safari an Exciting Trip

by Anderson Wrangle that every instrument is given for May Performance great clarity and equal voice, and that the instruments do not Sumerel co-founder and cur- throughout the year. Craig, a by Leigh The If you were left unsalis- compete for space, but hang rent president of the group. Amy senior, serves as president, with fied with the absence of Kim together. Safari only confirms performing Craig, says there is a "need for senior Marcia Manwaring serv- Sewanee's that Deal's voice is still the company. Perpetual Mo- dance as one of the performing ing as vice president and sopho- dance album, or if you have just been coolest. We fall for the seduc- its Craig adds more Kimberly Baum as Sec- tion, has steadily waltzed arts in Sewanee." hankering for another album tive voice on "Do You Love Me into student life since its that she is pleased and excited retary/Treasurer. There are way from The Breeders, your appe- Now?" and shiver when it de- in the fall of 1988. that the group has been able to currently 18 student members formation tite should be sated with the livers the cold goodbye in form in Perpetual Motion, sponsored Phoebe Pearigen organized the expose people to this art new, four-song E.P., Safari, "Don't Call Home." The other by advisor Pearigen. student group "to give college and give students interested in This offering may be a small two songs are equally impres- The Perpetual Motion's spring students who have experience dance a chance to perform. excursion into the world of The sive, and on the title track, interest in dance club also provides performance will take place at and/or a strong dance Breeders, but there is nothing "Safari," the band's trademark p.m. on May 2 in Guerry opportunities to perform, as well younger students in the com- 2:30 held back in the heavy bass, the use of silence adds musical dy- support munity, especially the Sewanee Auditorium. The program will as an atmosphere and machine-gun guitars, or in Kim namism in its contrast to the include classical ballet excerpts for further training." The pro- Dance Conservatory, an oppor- Deal's vocals. wall of sound achieved later in tunity to it is they from "Sleeping Beauty," two gram has not only gained offi- observe what The Breeders is a pristine the song. "So Sad About Us" pieces, a tap piece, and a cial University support with a are working towards and to gain jazz example of a band formed of rollicks and rolls despite the piece. The modern charter and financial backing a real appreciation for the art of modern members of other bands that lament of the title, and closes feature live bagpipe by the Student Activities Fund dance will works, the ideal group solo the E.P. leaving us happy we is performed by Andy Committee but has also recently Perpetual Motion open music project. As on Pod, Tonya Students in Sewanee been incorporated into the Fine to all college students, and the Buchanan. Donelly of the Throwing Muses will also Arts curriculum in the Theatre troupe holds tryouts in the fall, Dance Conservatory plays on Safari, and Deal Department. with rehearsals and classes held perform. brought her sister into the studio for this album. Among the most satisfy- ing aspects of The Breeders are Lower Depths Opens in

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in provincial Russia that serves as home to a group of derelicts, Mestecky). Thesupportingcast vagabonds, and thieves who eke includes Jerry Ingles, Nadya Preslar, David Freeland, Chuck depths" of society. The action Morris, Amber Paul, Luke centers around the arrival of Wright, Bryan Davis, Brian Luka (played by John Piccard), Eckland, Kate Depew, David an elderly tramp who for a brief Dault, Kathleen Mandato, and The Lower Depths Ix while fills his fellow lodgers Paige Parvin. Mary GraceGibbs. ^^^^^^^¥ r^. with "the hope of something is directed by Show times are at 8 p.m. on all

Ken Kesey to Speak at HAPPY HOUR Sewanee Ken Kesey, author of One The Electric Kool-AidAcidTesl. Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, While at Sewanee, Kesey will perform at The University will perform readings from his books, 7Vie Sea Lion Thursday 5 p.m. until closing of the South at 5 p.m. on April children's the Squirrel 22 in Convocation Hall. and Little Tricker Friday 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. Kesey, who also authored Meets Big Double the Bear. Sometimes a Great Notion, is Kesey's performance at sponsored by the also famous for taking a cross- Sewanee is perfor- tour in 1964 with a Student Forum. The [ country bus •*Ci^_i_j ' . i / ^t^-^^fc^^A'fc »j band of friends dubbed the Merry Pranksters. Tom Wolfe chronicled the tour in his book. Page 8 The Scwanec Purple April 20, 1992 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

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