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DECEMBER II. 19115 'OLUME IX. NUMBER 10 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY Long Range Plans for Improvement
tive campus center were noted. infirmary building and the in- by Shelley Brown "By moving the post office firmary would then be moved Major changes may be in and bookshop to a more cen- to Lazrus Dormitory store for the Connecticut Col- tral location (such as Crozier Lazrus students displaced lege campus if the proposed Williams), faculty, students by the move would most likely plans of the Long Range Plan- and administrators would rub live in Winthrop Hall, which ning Committee are approved elbows on a daily basis," said would once again be used as a by the Board of Trustees. architect Raymond Sevigny. dorm. The possibility of a new Faculty and students were in- The Dance department's im- dorm was also considered. A vited to respond to the Com- mediate needs were assessed new location for a larger com- mittee's plan of changes for and the architects said that puter center was discussed, the Campus in a meeting held ideally an additional building and agreed on as the present Monday, November 25 in should be added below Cum- post office. Dana Hall. Under the con- mings to house the Dance Finally, the much debated sultation of Stecker, LaBau, department. However, the parking situation was address- Arneill, McManus Architects, possibility of temporarily plac- ed. "We need to increase the Inc., an ideal layout of the col- ing it in the vacated Thames parking capacity by 200 cars," lege was created in order to hall was considered. The said Sevigny. The firm sug- remedy existing physical pro- dance dept. changes were gested the construction of a blems with the campus. followed by proposed changes perimeter road, eliminating all "An eraser is much cheaper for the administration. cars except delivery and President Ames' Tour than a jackhammer," said "A clear logistics problem emergency vehicles from the Arneil as he explained the im- exists with the Development inside of campus giving the priority to pedestrians. portance of preliminary plan- offices, Career Services, and of South Africa ning. Two parking lots would be the Alumni offices, all of which by Heidi Sweeney colored townships); visited "A long range vision is added; one across from the are inner-connected, but reside Although "eight days does Crossroads, Cape Town's essential in solving the present gate house on the existing in opposite corners of the cam- not an expert make", Oakes squatter town of 100,000 problems, and problems Williams School green (this pus." said Arneil. To solve and Louise Ames feel that they blacks, visited beyond the year 2000," added would be relocated near the this problem the long range are better equipped to deal Bophuthatswan a "black inde- President Oakes Ames. tennis courts) and one on the plan calls for administration with the problems of apar- pendant homeland" and spent Renovation of the Crozier- north end of campus beyond offices, including the Develop- theid, after a twelve day trip to 2 days in the conflict-ridden Williams Student Center took ment and Career service of- the complex. 'colored' area of Cape Town "The center street (Cro Kenya and South Africa. precendence over the other fices to be housed in Windham Although the Ames' feared Boulevard) would essentially The Ames' were two of changes discussed. The advan- dormitory. Nearby the Alumni for the safety of the blacks become a mall." Fountains, twelve Connecticut communi- tages of creating a more effec- offices would be housed in the they spoke with, only one benches, and other landscap- ty leaders, who were asked to black host family was ques- ing ideas have been proposed. participate in a World Citizens tioned by the police. When the The importance of landscap- fact-finding trip sponsored by police found out who the ing was stressed to make the the Plowshares Institute, visiting American couple were parking lots visibly appealing. November 6-20. The and that they were to see The meeting was opened for Plowshares Institute is a grant leading officials the next day, discussion where particular in- and foundation sponsored the police left the host family terests were addressed. Connecticut based organiza- and their American guests "Before we can devise a tion which attempts to educate scheme to achieve a master people via trips to Third alone. The anger of the South plan, we must agree on the World countries. These trips Africans made lasting impres- needs of the total institution are "designed for better sion on the Ames'. Mr. Ames beyond our own interest," understanding of international met a young black woman said Arneil "So it is important issues of justice for decision- who "told of the brutality to realize we're not dealing makers in the business, with soldiers", she told Ames with funding right now, once academic, political and that "you don't want to be a funding is introduced we must religious communities of Con- Christian, you only want to deal with priorities." Yet op- necticut." Robert Evans, the position and personal interests director of the Institute, lead hate. " Mr. Ames was amazed at were voiced. the Ames' delegation. the courage of the South Sharp opposition was voic- While in South Africa, the ed regarding the parking as Ames' had planned meetings African people he met. The Cash Machine Ames' spoke with people concerns from accessibility to with 60 people: 4 government who'd been detained, tor- offices, and aesthetics of the ministers, the U.S. Am- Comes to Cro tured, and those who had been campus were argued. bassador, Anglo-American kept in solitary confinement Adam Werblow, class of Corporation executives. by Fernando Espuelas-Asenjo and who still had the will to go A "Barney" cash machine is being installed in Cro and will be 1988, inquired about the members of the American possibility of a sailing boat Chambers Committee, Allan on. ready by the beginning of second semester. "Barney" is the The opinion of the ruling house being constructed. His Boesak (one of the founders of trade name of the Connecticut Bank and Trust Company whites alarmed Ames, who question was addressed by the United Democratic Front), Automatic Teller Machine (A TM). said that he "met with whites Ann Devlin. Beyers Naude (head of the The new ATM will allow customers to withdraw and deposit who don't see clearly, who The change that raised South African council of chur- money, transfer funds from one account to another, and obtain don't understand what is go- much discussion was the ches), members of the black balance inquiries. ing on in the minds of the Access to the ATM will coincide with Cro's regular hours. relocation of the Administra- labor unions, and academics. The Ames also stayed with a blacks." The original S.G.A. proposal called for at least twenty hour ac- tion. Faculty members stated black family in Soweto and The Ames' found that the cess. that the loss of everyday in- Although the ATM is tied to the "Barney" SYSEem,it will also teraction in the hallways of Coronationville (black and continued on page 5 accept other bank's cards. "Barney" is part of the "Yankee 24" Fanning with administrators and "Plus" systems, which many Connecticut banks participate could prove detrimerital. in. However, the ATM will only accept deposits from a "The administrative in- "Barney" card holder. teraction is minimal enough. I The whole concept for an on-campus ATM arose last year in don't know about you, but I INDEX S.G.A. Brian Crawford ('85) headed a committee which did the haven't seen any deans in the preliminary research on the feasibility of installing an ATM. post office or bookshop There was, however, little or no progress in actually mstalling a lately." said one faculty College Beds ...... •...•... , Pg. 2 machine at that time. member. Star Wars Debate , Pg. 4 Th is point remained At the beginning of this semester, John Shea, S.G.A. Presi- Starving Class Reviewed ...... •..... Pg. 7 dent, discussed the proposal with Robert Hutton, the Director unresolved as did the alloca- Conn Social Life Pg. 9 of Operations. tion of all interior space. The Shea stated that the College was already making plans to in- proposed plan will go before Conn Riding Club ...... •...... Pg. 12 stall the ATM by the time he contacted Hutton. the Board of Trustees before At press time, Hutton could not be reached for comment. winter recess. ...::======""=: ;==~:::::==::===::~::======;;=~::::::::=~;=:==-Forum College Beds: Connecticut's Future The Legend & the Reality Connecticut College Year 2000 was revealed to the Community by the long Range Planning and r.. fht, Erittrrr- ,; Development Committee just before break (see story .~ Connecticut College is infamous for its Double beds contain a whole delightful culture on Page 1). In front of a large group of faculty and .. bed~r rather. what takes place in them. The of their own to which I and so many other students the Committee disclosed the proposed desperately aspire. Oh the sugar plum visions _:-~~best and most popular thing that happens in master plan for tile future of Conn's physical plant. _ these beds IS sex. and supposedly lots of it. Yet that fill my head when I think of the chance to .., college administrators apparently delight in pro- get my own double bed. . This plan struck us as being sensible and well thought .E viding super-skinnv models with rock-hard mat- I dream of beiog able to spread out my limbs out. It merits further study and the support of the Com- ~ tresses or the worn-out soft type with the in- wherever they may go, flip and flop, and roll munity. famous trough in the middle. For whatever over and over again on a double soft A brief description of the lengthly plan goes reasons these "chastity beds" are bought or us- spaciousness. ed. thev don't work. True, determined students How I long for the utter hospitality of a double something like this. The main road, which stretches are amazingly creative in their use-three bed; space enough for me and all of my friends from New london Hall to the Plex, would be closed cheers ior the Iiberal arts education, but rarely if to pursue our own purposes, to nap and study and converted into a pedestrian mall. A road would be ever are they comfortable. and frolic in peace and comfort. There will be built which will circle the campus, creating a park-like These beds are so small that you can easily fall room enough for my teddy bears, when tossed atmosphere in the center. Cro would be.renovated in- off by simply rolling over. Some people have aside into the arms ot the night, not to land on bruises trom their bed partner's frantic last se- the cold, unfriendly floor. And what about the to the new "Campus Center". The post office would cond grabs to keep them from the chilly plunge. reigning position of double beds on Sunday be relocated there. Thames would be ripped down. Many students sleep with frozen bottoms, mornings? Oh for a double bed on which to get The Administration would move to Windham, leaving knees, and nipples because single size covers brunch crumbs allover spread out copies of the Fanning as an exclusively academic building. The can't adequately cover two (which may add to Boston Globe and even the New York Times. Williams St. drive-way would become the new the rash of colds each year). And as much as When I have a double bed I will sleep better, my many would like to, for relationship bonding, friends will love me, and I might even subscribe ceremonial entrance of the College: ~ new dorm creature comfort, or more sex, couples rarely to newspapers. would be built, or Winthrop. renovated, to replace the end up spending the entire night together, even College regulation beds seem to be all falling rooms lost in Windham: Dance wouldmove from era though locked dorm doors and frigid air en- off edges and no middle ground. How many to a new building next to Cummings. The Alumni Of- courage them to do so. tormented seniors have struggled through fice would move to the Infirmary, whichwould be The richer kids, or those who live near nightmares trapped within these uncomfortable enough to school to lug beds back and forth, get confines? How many gawky freshmen feet have moved to Lazrus. There were other changes proposed doubles. There are all sorts depending on hung over the ends into the night chilled as well.· I money and personality; sweet scented foutons, homesick air? So here is a clarion call for the in- These proposals, for the most part,makesense. mushy old Salvation Army mattresses,and even stitution of double beds. I am graduating in Creating a pedestrian mall, for example, willenhance] water beds with the accompanying fears of December and so will sleep soon on my own the beauty of the campus immensely. However, the sharp. pointed objects and bouncing too hard. terms. But what of the students I leave behind, But there is one thing that all these beds have in most of them with chastity beds looming un- proposal failed to address the issue of cost. While we common, Sex Appeal, and in a big way. Anyone comfortably ahead for three or more years? understand that the presentation was conceived to who has not had to deal with a lover on a col- Students I call you to action! Take charge of your guage the initial popularity of the plan, it is disturbing lege issue bed cannot fully understand the ab- dreams, your sex lives, your Sunday mornings, that no price tag was attached to the package. Taking solute sensual lure of a double bed. your sleep! Demand bigger beds; stage sit-ins. into consideration the need to expand the faculty and Bed size is mentioned in the same breath and strikes, and fill up petitions. Rent trucks and col- spirit as physical attractiveness, curves and lect funds for runs to cheap used bed shops. to increase their salaries, we must be wary of a plan muscles, scent and skin, and soft, gleaming hair. Seriously demand and the administration must which would delay, or even scuttle, this faculty- "What's he like?" we ask a friend about her new listen; act and your hopes shall take practical related improvement. New, sparkling buildings are conquest, " ... and he has a double bed!" Oh en- shape. Of course if single beds are your scene, nice; but, having faculty members who are at the top vy, oh joy, in a friend's good luck! "I'd go on the you can always move to Lazrus. College beds, of their fields and content with working conditions is Pill for a double bed!" one girl declares. may the Legend and the Reality soon be as onel "Honey, I'd marry him!" another replies. Respectfully submitted, far better. But is sex all that a double bed means to the Anne Hills Holland This is the reason why we recommend that the hedonistic coed? NO, emphatically no, Assisted by, whole Community study this proposal closely, T~e vehemently no; it means more, so much more. Anne Margaret Resnik (double bed owner) ideas contained in the plan make sense; we rnusr be careful, however, that We do not trade in new Students Need Cheap Transportation buildings for mediocre academic standards.
To the Editor: from these thoroughfares to their final destina- Two years ago a candidate for SGA president tions. suggested that the buses to Boston, New York, Improvements in comfort and convenience and Washington be provided for students on would also result. Thanksgiving holiday service holidays. The candidate's failure to win election on Amtrak was atrocious. Students travel ing can not be considered a referendum on the home were forced to contend with countless validity of this proposal for it was not a decisive delays, overcrowded trains, and traffic campaign issue. However, I think it is time that slowdowns. I was unable to find a seat on the Editor-In-Chief William F. Walter the student government consider the merits of train returning to college. I sat in the aisle huddl- chartering several motor coaches to major Nor- Managing Editor Fernando Espuelas-Asenjo ed between other unfortunate passengers. The News Editor Ellen L. Bailey theast cities. train was so mobbed with people that move- Let us first focus on economic considerations. ment between cars was virtually impossible. At Business Editor Christine Weaver A train ticket to New York or Boston costs bet- several stations, passengerswere not permitted Production Editor Popli Khalatbari ween $40 and $45.00 round trip. The fare to to enter jammed packed trains and were left Washington can be as high as $120. The cost of stranded on the platform. Travel time increases cab fare to and from the train station is an add- Arts & Entertainment Karen Menzies by one or two hours to Boston and New York, Features Andrew Rosenstein tional $8. The art history bus operates monthly and by threeor four hours to Washington during excursions to New York City for only $13 round holiday periods. Sports David Schner, Carlos Garcia trip. The fee covers all costs. Substantial savings SGA sponsored buses is an idea whose time Graphics . . . . Deborah Vileno to students from school sponsored bus service has come. I urge students leaders to weigh the could be achieved without any additional outlay tremendous advantages that could result from Assistant News Cynthia Fazzari by the college. Even students who do not live in such a bold endeavor. Assistant Features Sarah Webb or near these cities can obtain reduced rates Richard Kassel Class of 1986 Photography Coordinator Geoffrey Wagg Names Omitted from Planning Committee Article Advertising Duncan MacDonald Operations Christina Horzepa To the Editor: Distribution Coordinator Andrew Alcosser In her article "Future Facilities Plan to be Ann Sloan Devlin Presented" in the November 12th issue of The Associate Professor College Voice, Heidi Sweeney lists the student, Department of Staff Representatives Peter Falconer, faculty, and administrative members of the Long Psychology · Becky Kowal, Charlotte Stone Range Planning and Development Committee. Chair, Long Range Layout Staff Christopher Mrazek, Faculty members Helen Reeve and Ernest Planning and · Charlotte Stone Schlesinger should have been included in her Development Committee D'istn ibunon . S taff CaryE ng, Rob list. . · Balzebre, Andrew Skeen
s -I Viewpoint ..e- I"l ~ r------I~ Judiciary Board-Press Cooperation -e e Viewed as Positive ~. Dear Editor, ~ exists to protect student rights and it is only a The Judiciary Board would like to thank the :r though observation thai constructive criticicm College Voice for accepting our invitation to ..~ participate in a mock trail. I-Board agrees that (,1I1 he formulated 10 improve our iudiciary AOMiNiSTRAT(ON - cooperation between the branches of Student "'y"lem. In order to iurther the student body's - understanding of our judiciary system, a mock Government and the press assures d: well in- ~- formed student body and plans to work with the trial will be held in public next semester. press in the future. Hopefully, the Board's efforts 10 increase stu- dent's awareness of the honor code, and its re- By opening the mock trail to the press, the cent effort to further student's understanding of 20'i Board hopes to have given the student body a better understanding of our judiciary system. our judiciary process, will help I-Board to pro- tect student rights more effectively. The Board opened itself up to criticism to ex- pose any of the system's flaws; and, to en- Yaw Gyebi courage future improvements. Our honor code Judiciary Board Chairman Seeking Greece's Past in Columbus, Ohio
To The Editor to nationalism per se and to its cataclysmic ef- fects in the region. From the 7th to the 10th of November, the 9th Overall it was an intellectually demanding International Symposium of the Modern Greek and also exciting conference which added to Studies Association took place at the Ohio State our conviction that we are witnessing a flower- University in Columbus, Ohio. The theme of the ing of Greek historiography. Fifty five years after symposium was "Western Hellenism in the the end of the civil war, ten after the restoration Context of Eastern Europe and the Eastern of democracy in Greece, Greek historians are Mediterranean." now able to engage in controversial research The two authors were able to attend this con- without being branded as traitors to the various ference largely thanks to the generosity of Con- causes which have shaped our nation's history. necticut College. Thus we are very grateful to The free flow of ideas, the healing of old Professor Doro for her kind assistance and to wounds and relative stability, all these factors Dean Atherton, to Dean Johnson and to the now in existence in Greece are conducive to ob- President of the College for their support and jective scholarly endeavors. In addition one has encouragement. to mention that for the first time, state archives The conference during these four days have been opened allowing for rare insights on covered most of the aspects of Hellenism in its extremely important institutions in Greece, such Eastern context. Some of the most important as the army. For a historian or for a student of topics discussed were the following: the Greek history, as we perceive ourselves to be it i~ in- communities, scattered all over the Middle East - deed a very exciting period full of revelations and Eastern Europe, and their relationship with and virgin lands of the past waiting to be con- mainland Greece, the influence of the Greek quered. Orthodox Church and the conflict of na- Sincerely, tionalism with the ecumenical traditions of Dimitri Zepos '86 Christian religion. Due attention was also given Antonis Kamaras '89 'Star Wars' Supporter Responds to Johnston's Letter Voice Editorial Faulted To the Editor, lose by throwing the first punch. Any tiny coun- In response to Renner [ohnstons flowery and for 'Obscurantism' try run by lunatics can acquire nuclear missiles dramatic plea to President Reagan, that indeed and have relatively little to lose compared to the he "will never read", I overwhelmingly agree; United States. Mr. Johnston, you "don't understand" the im- Letter to the Editor Are we to rely on the good judgement of so- portance of 501. It is unclear whether you even The unsigned editorial "Budget Meddling" which appeared in meone like the Ayatollah Khomeni to insure our understand what 501 is. The College Voice on October 30, 1985, IS indeed a c1a:;,c safety? I'd like to think we're not that stupid. I The purpose of a Strategic Defense Initiative is lesson in OBSCURANTISM. All by itself this editorial created ... would rather rely on the defense of America, to neutralize the effects of nuclear weapons, en- a serious breach of communication," while pretending to inform suring the safety of U.S. citizens. Mutually thank you. But go ahead Mr. Johnston, rest easy, the innocent college student. Based as this non-c?mmunication is their are enough people with foresight willing to Assured Destruction is the incentive for the on misinformation, malice, and misunderstanding, many ques- invest in the security of our future to keep all of United States and the Soviet Union to keep their tions are raised, but none are answered: . . us safe. fists to themselves. You must keep in mind, 1. "The House Presidents rushed pell mell IOta their dorm Peter Bakkala however, that some countries have nothing to meetings expecting an effortless passing of the budget." Why did Class of 1987 the "uninformed" House Presidents assume that their particular dormitory constituencies are mere rubber stamps who automatically accept without question, the budget as presented by the House Presidents? If such automatic agreement IS the ac- ,,]){e: PRo'5PECT of ...IF otlE Of THE cepted norm, why does anyone bother to waste the students' time, if, according to this editorial, no one IS expected to ask any A FIFTY PERWIT ~UPE.RR::WE:R'il H~t'(J questions about the proposed budget? . REDO:1ioN It-( ~ueLEAR, To Df.CIl:t To GET 2. Did the editorial writer mterview the ASSIStant Dean for W~APOO'5 COULD . RID ~ ALL of THEIR Residential Life before assuming that this individual "lobbied for 6ECPME REALITY .., the demise of the budget."? . NUCLEAR WE.AR:lt{S.... 3. Did the editorial writer interview the Dean of Student Affairs to whom the House Presidents report? 4. How many, if any, House Presidents or Housefellows did the writer interview? s. What is "the undue influence ... some Housefellows exerted upon their dorm members (that) borders on the unethical?" These are but a few of the questions raised by this editorial. Ap- parently everybody, whoever everybody is, has failed to com- municate any rational explanation to clarify the muddle created by "Budget Meddling." Writing Center anyone? D.J. Alice Johnson
College PressService (The information utilized in the editorial was obtained in a stu~ dent assembly meeting. Both house presidents and S.G.A. 0/- ficers were interviewed for the editorial) :~===N~e==w~s======:=====:~== David Broder on Politics Winthrop Scholars and the Summit Announced out that S.D.1. is still no more fatigable fundraiser for the by William Lyehack (han "theory", yet the Soviets Party." as Broder says, and The Winthrop Scholars of the Class of 1986 were recently an- Pulitzer Prize-winning jour- are afraid of S.D.1. 'upsetting "has opened". the Youth, Blue __if nounced bv Assistant Professor of Mathematics Donna Beers nalist David S. Broder and the balance and forcing a large Collar Workers, and the South ~ \\ ho is Se~retary/Treasurer of Delta of Connecticut Phi Bela about forty students last week scale reappraisal" of their to the Republicans. '.) Kappa. participated in a discussion ?f military. "Particle beams in- Dealignment is the extinc- .c Election as a Winthrop Scholar includes membership in Phi the recent Geneva summit. herently can be offensive." tion of the Party. The chang- ;-" Beta Kappa and is based on a student's academic performance After watching President punned Broder. He saw Gor- ing candidates after WWIl, through the Junior year. Reagan's Congressional Ad- bachev's press conference as and the education of the voters Scholars named and their majors are: Elizabeth Allen Carroll, dress about the Geneva "aimed at Europe and Third has given rise to an electorate Classical Civilization; Laureen Marie Crumpton, Govern- meeting, most students agreed World countries" to try to get where "ticket splitting is the ment/Sociology; Kirsten DeConti, Child Development; Marilyn that the Geneva Conference other factors involved in norm." Joyce Dunphy, Religious Studies/History; Holly Anne Helme, would probably prove to be a S.D.1. policies. "We don't know," said Government/Hispanic Studies; and Robin Jagel, English. turning point in U.S.-Soviet Before Reagan's speech, Broder, "if we have realign- Also named Winthrop Scholars were: Patricia-Ann Knight, relations, but they felt that the "Where are we now?" was the ment or dealignment, but it Zoology; Brenda Gail Cramer, Zoology; Mary-Catherine summit would not change question Broder put to his will be fascinating to find out" owack , Mathematical Sciences; John Michael Peterson, Ger- arms production. Student opi- listeners in Oliva Hall and the in '86 and '88". man/Physics; Kathryn Locher Price, Psychology-Based Human nion was mixed, however, journalist presented two- If Bush can ride the two Relations; Nancy May Wells, Psychology and Thomas Bartlett about the motives of the frames for contemporary Republican factions, the Wilinsky, Economics. meeting, some felt that the American politics: realign- Moralists and the Main summit was propaganda. ment and dealignment of the Streeters, then he should be Broder commented that parties. The lecture provided very powerful. If he fails an Gorbachev must feel a "sense his opinions of trends in the un-united Republican party of disappointment" by not US, but he was also quick to could be in trouble. taking anything from the US admit that "a political The Democrats are "talk- "S.D.1. (Strategic Defense In- reporter never knows what the ing, not of repackaging, but of itiative) bargaining chip," hell's gonna happen." moving to New ideas" to ex- while Reagan can sit back and Realignment is the pand their party base. This claim the "US wanted only to strengthening of the Party, "rightward and whiteward talk." Broder emphasized such as that seen by the shift" as Broder called it, will Moscow's fear of the 'Star Republicans under Reagan. be "very tricky" for the "post Wars' program. He pointed The President has been an "in- liberals" to pull off. "Star Wars" Initiative Debated in Haines
by Peter Falconer past agreements such as the 1972 anti-ballistic A spirited debate on the Strategic Defense In- missle treaty. The treaty forbids development itiative, also called Star Wars or SOl, was held and testing of space-based missle defense Tuesday night, November 19, in the Haines systems. Sharon pointed out that the Soviets th room of the library. Fernando Espuelas-Asenjo have been violating the treaty for years, but the 75 presented the positive aspects of the program United States should hold to the terms in order ANNIVERSARY while John Sharon took the negative viewpoint. to preserve the integrity of future arms negotia- The two participants were judged in the areas tions. If no party will hold to the terms of a of preparation, presentation, and logic. treaty, negotiations become a farce. Also, SOl Wesleyan's Mistake was Espuelas-Asenjo won the debate, taking two of may lead to an arms race as both sides scramble the three catagories. to build more and better offensive and defen- Conn's Good Luck Espuelas-Asenjo began by expounding on the sive weapons. Sharon continued his argument technicalities of Star Wars and the benefits the stating that every defensive system leads to a by Heidi Sweeney system would provide. Altogether, the system new offense to penetrate it and SOl will be no The long standing rivalry between Connecticut College and would have three layers of defense. The first exception. It is also possible that by limiting the Wesleyan may in part orginate from Wesleyan's decision in 1910 layer is a system of space platforms which fire effects of nuclear war on the American people, to no longer admit women; thus leaving the state of Connecticut smart rock projectiles destroying Soviet missles we may think we can fight and win a nuclear with no four year educational system in which women could as they boost into the upper atmosphere. These war. This mentality would destabilize the inter- earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. When Wesleyan spurned the smart rocks are non-nuclear and destroy the national environment and bring the world idea of further allowing women to enroll, it in effect was the nuclear missles that get through the first layer. closer to war. reason a new college in Connecticut needed to be established. The technology for these two phases has Under cross-examination by Espuelas- In 1910 there were only 10,761 college alumnae in the country, already been successfully tested and will afford Asenjo, Sharon said he favored reliance on of- with only four colleges for women in the East (all in 90 to 95 percent protection from enemy missles. fensive nuclear weapons and the policy of Massachusetts). When Wesleyan decided to no longer admit The third phase of SOl, particle beams and Mutual Assurred Destruction (MAD) rather women, the need for women's colleges increased. Especially in gaseous lasers, will make the system even more than a defensive posture based on SOl. light of the more than 1,500 promising applicants who were be- effective. Espuelas-Asenjo pointed out that the purpose ing turned away from the four leading womens colleges due to Espuelas-Asenjo pointed to several benefits of SOl is not to fight a war, but rather to pre- lack of space. SOl would provide. Most importantly, it would vent war by making it unfeasible. When asked Alumnae, however, in the country carne to the aid of their eliminate the Soviet first-strike option since whether flagrant violations of a treaty by one fellow women. In March of 1910, Elizabeth C. Wright, a they would have no assurance that their missles side destroy the agreement, Sharon replied, Wesleyan alumna and teacher at Hartford Public High School, would get through to destroy all or part of the "perhaps" thereby acknowledging the death of took the matter to the Hartford College Club (organization of United States' retaliation force. Thus, the the 1972 ABM treaty. alumnae of various colleges), and the cause was taken up. By chances of nuclear war would be greatly reduc- During the audience participation period 1911 Connecticut College had a charter, and the College opened ed. Secondly, SOl will cost 20 billion dollars after the debate, spectators had the opportunity its doors in 1915 to 101 regular students and fifty special less than a new American offensive system such to question the debaters and express their own students. as the MX missle. The technology for the first views. Both the debate and the audience par- Regardless of the wisdom involved in Wesleyan's decision to two phases already exists and could be im- ticipation were very lively, underscoring the im- stop admitting women, it was the key factor in the birth of Con- plemented within five or six years. Nuclear portance of the issue to Conn. College students. necticut College. In light of past sporting events, perhaps weapons would then become obsolete. While Espuelas-Asenjo won ihis debate, SOl Wesleyan should have created a sister school and· thus saved John Sharon presented the objections to Star will undoubtedly remain a controversial issue for themselves the embarrassment of losing to the school they in- Wars. He noted that SOl may be a violation of some time to come. advertently helped create. Security Dept. to Relocate The Campus Safety Department offices will relocate. The - department will be moving out of Crozier-Williams and into the newly renovated east end of the Service Building (Physical It Pays to Advertise in the Plant, South end of Campus). The move will start on December 13, 1985. On Monday, December 16, 1985 all of the department's services will be from their new quarters. THE COr4;~E VOICE C. L. Richards Director Campus Safety SOAR Presents Agenda Blaustein Opening Ceremony Ihe Blaustein Humanities Center in Palmer Library will of- ~ to Trustees Iicially open Saturday, January 25, 1966. The ribbon cutting .. ceremony will take place at 11:30 A.M., in the front entrance. Q From I :30 to 4:00 P.M., there will be an open house. People if by Cynthia Fazzari, Assistant "We're not just a student University on November 8 and will also be able to take tours of the Center at this time. ~ News and Mary Haffenherg, organization, but a society 9. Students from 15 Eastern Seminars presented by the faculty will take place between 2:00 : The creation of a Minority organization. We want to colleges and universities par- and 3:00 P.M. Students will present theirs from 3:00 to 4:00 ~ Achievement Program was at make everyone aware of what ticipated in workshops and P.M. • the top of SOAR's agenda at we are doing," said Green- panel discussions and attended Then, from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M., in the Charlotta and Alwin C. ~ wald. the Board of Trustees meeting films such as "A Class Divid- Ernst Common Room, the High Tea and Musicals will take a on December 6. Twelve Many of the needs presented ed" which, in a simplistic place. ., members of the Society to the trustees were previously manner, showed the William Ayres Arrasmith, the noted writer and educator from ~ Organized Against Racism affirmed and discussed during ridiculousness of racism. Emory University, will speak at the dedication address. This - presented a tangible plan of SOAR's November 20 meeting The highlight of the two day ceremony will take place in Dana, at 8:00 P.M. _ action to improve the minority which the administration and conference was the keynote situation on campus in an at- faculty were specificly asked address by Dr. Jacqueline ~ tempt to receive a cornit- to attend. Fleming, professor of ment from the trustees. Five questions guided the psychology at Barnard and President Ames An active Minority Achieve- discussion: I) How is author of Blacks in College. ment Program with proper rae ism I disc ri m l nat ion Dr. Fleming described her in South Africa funding would address the manifested at Conn., con- study on education, con- continued from page 1 need for more minority sidering that predominantly strasting the experiences that Church was the organizing would hurt more whites than counselors and role models, white institutions may minority students would have and driving force in South blacks because foreign com- would implement minority unintentionally discriminate?; at a predominantly black in- Africa. "The power of the panies hire more whites than studies in the curriculum and 2) Is Conn. interested in help- stitution as compared to a Church to bring together all blacks in South Africa, accor- would organize workshops ing minorities? and Do predominantly white institu- walks of life", means that the ding to Ames. Every black and seminars to increase facul- minority students think Conn. tion. Church will play a "major who Ames spoke to realized ty awareness. wants to strengthen its com- She stated several principles role" in putting South Africa that disinvestment meant more "This program would be mitrnent? , 3) Is Conn actively with which both minority and back together, Ames said. suffering, "but they suffer our· means of involving more recruiting minority faculty? 4) majority students can promote The "present government in already," he said, "a little minorities in the structure of How can the majority students their intellectual development. South Africa should take the more would make no dif- Conn.,' said Richard Green- be educated and made more Students must test their first step" to improve the ference. " wald, president of SOAR. sensitive to issues? and 5) assumptions, develop interper- situation according to Ames. College students can make a As well as making the Would Conn. faculty be in- sonal skills, actively par- They should "release political difference, Ames said. Ames trustees aware of their future terested in workshops and ticipate and seek to be in con- prisoners, let the exiles return, suggested that students visit goals, SOAR also described seminars? trol, and be positive about remove the security forces South Africa in the summer; what they had done this year, By involving faculty and ad- themselves. from the townships, stop the that the College organize a showing their own committ- ministration, SOAR gained Dr. Flemings words were treason trials and allow the symposium; that the College ment to the college. Heading new perspective to the pro- directed to the individual. South African to elect their exert pressure on the com- the list were Social Awareness blems being addressed and ob- SOAR made both the in- own leaders." panies it owns stock in to Week '85, increased organiza- tained suggestions for research dividual and institutional con- Ames said that "economic disinvest; and that the College tional membership, structure in regard to the past minority cerns apparent to the Board of sanctions must be used to set up an exchange program of meetings including situation of the college. Trustees. change the views of the with South African univer- awareness programs each More useful information "We are not there to reflect government or bring it to its sities: month and the invitation of was gathered by eighteen on the past or to just compare knees. Disinvestment should Before the struggle for non-students to participate in SOAR members who ourselves to others, but we're be used, close the plants and South Africa is taken up, SOAR. represented Conn at the here to improve our own cam- remove the workers." Ames urged that "we fight . SOAR conference at Yale pus," said Greenwald. Disinvestment is the closing of racism and poverty at home: factories and removal of so we. Will strengthen th, workers versus divestment in United States ability to cham- The Masters of which stockholders simply sell pion human rights," in places their stock. Disinvestment such as South Africa. President of the College, Oaks Ames, will discuss his recent Connecticut College trip to South Africa this Thursday, December 12, in the Haines by Melissa Shlakman eight semester courses (ten for psychology) and Room of the Shain Library. Despite its name, Connecticut College is an average of 3.0. In some departments a thesis The program will include talks by President and Mrs. Ames. more than just an undergraduate institution. is also required. A question and answer period will follow. "We hope many peo- Every year the college accepts a limited number Requirements for admission vary depending ple will be there with questions," said the President. of students to its Masters Degree Program. on the department. ,. Each department reviews Connecticut offers a Masters Degree of Arts its own candidates," says Lee Kneerim, Direc- in Botany, English, French, Hispanic Studies, tor of Continuing Education. Some require the Psychology, Zoology, Music, Fine Arts and ORE, others only graduation in good standing Dance. It also offers a Master of Arts in from an accredited college or university. Teaching for both elementary school and high Says Angella Corrao, a student of school teaching. psychology, "It's wonderful." She also There are approximately 55 masters can- reported that the facilities were "terrific" and ; III didates according to the Office of Continuing the teachers good. Corrao, along with about Education. About 25 of them are students of IOOJo of the graduate students, is a graduate of ~ psychology. Every year about 12-14 new Connecticut College's undergraduate program. .,'" graduate students are accepted. Financial aid is Many other students learned of the program III available and the total cost of study is about through friends who had earned their masters II'- $4200. degrees here. Said one student, "I think the III The requirements for the Master; Degrees are reputation here is pretty good." . es ~ 00 ~ to e, -c ~ f o -a, » -c ~ ..--"" .. » " ""CJl 0 Z As Harriet turned the page, a scream escaped her lips: There was Donald-his strange disappearance no longer a mystery.
the STUDY IN EUROPE The un.vers.tv of Louvain (est. 1425), Leuven, ~elgium offers EMPORIU COM?LErE ?ROGRAMMES IN PHILOSOPHY FOR THE DEGREES OF B.A. M.A.. AND Ph.D. plus A JUNIOR YEAR ABROAD PROGRAMME ~II courses are In Enqtisn ,"f.<'0.~ -'.Alon IS ; :.500 Betqiurn Franks I.:': 5:250) !~~:"\ ! -. �======::::: Arts & EntertaInment• ~-==~~~~~~~~~~~~~-Sally & the Sophisticatz ~ Played Conn. .~'" e :> by Heidi Sweeney like to dance. In Boston they If you missed seeing Sally are regulars at: Great Scotts a-nd the Sop h ist icat z Ed Burkes, Cityside, To~ November 14 in the Cave; the O'Shanter, and Jonathan way this band's popularity is Swifts; not to mention increasing, you're sure to hear numerous other dubs up and more about them soon. down New England. Of par- An R&B, Motown band ticular note are two perfor- from Boston, Sally and the mances; one where they open- Sophisticatz, are hot. Lead ed for Wilson Pickett (he singer Sally Crown, has the wrote 'In the Midnight Hour') song belting ability of Tina and other, which was on Nov. Turner and the stage presence I7, when they opened for of Debra Harry; and the com- John Mayal (the man who bination is electrifying. brought up the likes of Eric Keyboard player Joe Krown, Clapton, Jimmy Page and Mic guitarist Peter Lep, bass Tom Taylor). McMillian, drummer Ed Sheer As to the college circuit, and the two saxophonists Den- they've played at Tufts, Dart- Professor Maureen McCabe with one of her collages. Photo: McCabe nis Tayor and Tony Quin- mouth, Brandeis, Assumption. tilani; all work well together to and Emmanual; up and com- create a grooving sound. If ing gigs are at M.I.T. and McCabe's Collages Showcased this band can't get you to Trinity. With a loyal follow- dance, no one will. ing, whose size is hinted at by by Heidi Sweeney women and animals or feathers. The magic of Although they playa lot of their mailing list of 600, Sally Associate Professor in "Woman in Green" stems animals and camouflage. known R&B songs; the band and the Sophisticatz are on Studio Art, Maureen McCabe, To create these enchanting from McCabe's controlled use has started writing their own their way up. was one of two Connecticut of symbolism and sense of and whimsical boxes, McCabe pieces. The four original tunes But what really makes this artists selected to exhibit her humor. combines exotic and common played at the cave were; 'Here band special-is their devotion works at the Connecticut Ar- Since 197I McCabe has materials which she has col- Comes Trouble', 'Rap It Up', to Sally and the Sophisticatz, tists Showcase, sponsored by been selling her construction- lected over the years and from 'Street Heat' and 'Come as Joe Krown explained, the Connecticut Commission collages (ranging from $2,000 all over the globe. For exam- Quick'. By the way the au- "these people are devoted, on the Arts. Selected out of to $35,(00), and major collec- ple, some of the paper she uses dience was dancing one could they are paying their dues with approximately 6,000 other tors have been buying her comes from France, sea shells see that they were well receiv- this band, where they could be Connecticut artists, McCabe works. The largest single col- from California or Florida, ed. side vented to other groups was awarded the honor to lector of her work is the Kogol and feathers from New York. Sally and Sophisticatz have because everyone is so good." display 12 of her constructions collection which has 17 of her Flea markets, antique sales, been around for a few years, The bands enthusiasm is in Hartford, from November pieces. friends traveling and her own but the band with its present clearly reflected in their au- 14-December 27. Although McCabe sells travels, are the means through membership is about a year diences; when Sally Krown By blending the symbolism most of her work to subsidize which she collects her collage old. But for a young band they s a n g , "Signed, sealed of archetypal fairy tales and her forth coming art; when she materials. have been making waves, par- delivered," it was hard to tell modern humour, McCabe An illustration of her im- does exhibit, she shows with ticularly in clubs where people who sang "I'm yours". creates constructions that cap- aginative use of mixed the best. It is not uncommon tivate the imagination of her materials is "Woman in to see her work hanging beside audience. Constructions are Green" (which is not showing Edward Hopper, Joseph Cor- five sided plexiglass boxes, in in Hartford, but is represen- nell (leader in collage), Marcel which McCabe creates mini- tative of the work there) a con- DuChamp, Max Ernst or Rene collage-environments. struction in which green and Margritte. The plexiglass boxes are 5 brown are the predominant For those who want to see inches deep. Within these colors and a woman among McCabe's exhibit in Hartford; nests of plexiglass, McCabe animals is the theme. McCabe the address is 190 Trumbull creates thematical scenes. The used porcupine quills, St., 4th floor, Hartford (above themes she utilizes vary, but feathers, and paper cut outs, the Brownstone Restaurant). .. ~i'IS-'-2!..•I• the reoccurring themes she to create a woman leading a Museum hours are Monday- ,"'f"fi'} uses are: theatre, animals, lizard through a forest of Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. ,I * CONNFIDENTIALS * Nickey-The hummer is on the ...,liJdn-Congrats, Fellow Sprotters- We actually kitchen counter.- Teele we love you! made it through an entire -The noisenext door semester, and just one more to Little Albert Darling-you look go ... Signed I'm tired. so cute in antlers! Couldn't Green Apple Chaser you persuade Santa to take us Companions-Thanks for the B.C. the Wandering IT'S via sleigh to Switzerland so we TRUE support, lowe you guys. Philosopher's favorite truth- ~ could go skiing together? 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Ah, the jagged Edge! lace stockings again and I'm -The fortunetelling Norms - Your Patient all yours. Hey MatzabalI-oh ... nevermind! L. Chile. - -l Arts & Entertainment ". ======;; !<... ~ e< ..;;' ..e .." .,.3 ~.. The cast of "Curse of the Starving Class." Play Review: Photo: Courtesy of the Theater Dept. From left: Liz Schroeder and Andrea Neiditz. Photo: P. Darretra Cursed Beyond Recognition Schroeder & Neiditz: A Review by Charlie Persell drunken bum, yet he missed The world is filled with the underlying pain and anger A Musical Duet beauty and color, yet within that Weston should have been the core lies an exiled class, feeling. by Heidi Sweeney full of pain and ernptyness. Among the finest perfor- What the lyrics may lack in poetry, the music I close my eyes and wonder what to do." Despite many attempts to free mances was that of Stephanie and vocals more than account for, that is the As Schroeder described, the music is the poetic themselves, the family por- Stone. In her role as Emma, magic of Liz Schroeder, '88 and Andrea quality that makes the song complete. trayed in Sam Shepard's bleak she portrayed the daughter Neiditz, '88. With voices that blend with muse- Although Schroeder has had many people come "Curse of the Starving Class" with strength and conviction. like dexterity. Schroeder and Neiditz have up to her after a concert to ask for the lyrics, will never be free. The setting She had a firm grasp of the charmed coffee house, benefit and church ser- she attributes this to the emotional cord she is a California avacado farm. character and worked well vice alike. struck in her audience. The family is poor, and the visually on stage. Her comedic By the sound they create, one would think Where Schroeder's special contribution to alcoholic father owes money talents blended well with the Schroeder and Neiditz had been working the twosome is her creation of songs and guitar to the local thugs. Shepard up- moments of intense drama. together for years. But they only met last year playing; Neiditz's voice is what adds the umph dates the fallacy of the David Fendig, as Taylor, was when they lived on the same floor in K.B. to their music. American Dream previously very convincing in his role. Fourth floor K.B. played a large role in their Neiditz has had almost no voice training, ex- exposed by Arthur Miller's The audience understood what meeting; it has amazing acoustics, and as such cept a little coaching from a high schoolteacher "Death of a Salesman ". The he was as soon as he walked was an ideal practice room'. It was here, where for a school play. But she has had classical play was not written to enter- out on stage, an important they could hear the other practicing, that the guitar lessons for 7 years, and has taken the op- tain, rather it is an intense, aspect of his character. Robert two met. portunity to play and sing on any occasion sometimes satiric Jook at a Calhoun, as Ellis. was also Schroeder is the lyricist and score writer of possible, i.e. camp, family, high school. class forgotten by society, and convincing. Calhoun, the two. She has (at the time of this writing) As to why their talents click, Neiditz reason- depicted in the most realistic however, appeared tense on written 102 songs. These songs are "written ed that "Liz has a talent for listening to music and poignant way possible. stage. about personal experiences." Schroeder says and picking it up, she doesn't distort an other The audience should leave the A constant problem which that they are "almost always written to some artist's music. We don't sing exactly like the ar- theatre upset, if not fully plagued all of the actors was one, i.e, a love song, songs to a friend." tist we're copying, we add our own gist." For outraged. The Connecticut that of staging and gestures. Schroeder added that her music is mostly those of you who have heard the two sing, an College performance failed to The actors seemed to be at a "mellow and very personal." example of this is their rendition of James evoke this feeling, instead it loss as to where to go and what When writing a song, Schroeder writes the Taylor's "Shower the People"; it is beautiful entertained some and passed body gestures they should lyrics first, figures out a rhyme pattern on her and haunting. the time for others. . make. They often appeared guitar, then establishes a repeating sound and Hopefully the two will be around for another The play failed because of stiff and misplaced. The direc- finally adds the picking. Schroeder adds that two years. In that time they hope to accomplish the director, Michael Smith. tor should be aware of the ten- she "puts a lot of effort into the music and a few musical goals. Both would like to accom- The performance did not flow. sion that stiff bodies cause and words; but the words aren't poetry, so the pany John Sharon,'86 and Bill Hoffmann, '87 It was in continual fluctuation the unnatural way they appear music makes it pretty. J' on stage; Neiditiz would like to work with between each actor. The fault on stage. An example of this is displayed by Carlos Garcia, '88; Schroeder would like to ac- did not lie with the actors, just Finally, the idea of the col- Schroeder's Iatest song; company Yin Forgione '86. But their biggest the director. The actors show- orful world encircling the "It's times like this when I'm alone sitting by dream would be to play in Floralia; if and only ed (heir talents in spite of Mr. stark room is appealing. The the telephone if they "got positive feed back" because as they Smith's muddled direction. design by Dianne Drayse look- Looking at a photograph of you add, we "don't want to inflict mellow music on Although Jaime Arze, as ed great on stage but had some And all the thoughts I thought reach out to a wild crowd." Wesley, had some trouble serious functional problems. you so far away 'Words and music Copyright Liz Schroeder keeping his character consis- Smith seemed to be striving for realism and yet the set was THE FAR SIDE By GARY LARSON tent throughout the perfor- THE FAR SIDE By GARY LARSON mance, he played a fairly con- a mixture of the abstract and CI 1965 UnIverse] Press Synd,cate vincing role as the son. Arze the realistic. In many instances was able to capture most of these seemed to contradict the intense feelings and confu- each other. Without important sion that Wesley felt. On occa- visuals like the completed door sion, however, he drifted out and set entrances, it was hard of character and appeared lost to follow the action. The im- on stage. age of sunrise in each act Pamela Eliasoph, as Ella, worked well, but when the had a very firm grasp of her lights came up they seemed too role and portrayed her bright on stage. The lights character well. The problem were also plagued by occa- with Ella was more visual. sional, and distracting, Eliasoph did not look or feet flickers. like a mother of two kids and Smith had all the elements this distracted from the cohe- to make this a successful pro- sion of the play. George Pratt, duction. However I through as Weston, was also plagued poor development of the ac- by the same problem as tors and the other problems, Pamela. He did not look like he failed. The actors did their the father of two children or part but were left in the cold. the alcoholic husband of Ella. Sam Shepard did justice to His character was fairly well Michael Smith's production. portrayed, yet it seemed to Michael Smith's production lack depth at times. His ap- did not do justice to Sam As quickly as it had started, the egg fight was aver. 'Whoa! Thisjust loaks like regUlar spaghetti! ... Where's my Earthworms Alfredo?" pearance was that of a Shepard. • oc====== .., ~ Features ======-----======~ ~The Camel's Eye Puzzle Answer ~ A Strange Breed =="-'=-- s of Losers j by Jennifer C. Scbeller a What I will never figure out is how a student can casually ~ stroll into an exam. eating a sandwich, and while removing Iheir ~ sunglasses remark. "What's this exam on today? I haven't even studied. I found out about the exam an hour ago." You think to vourself, what a total idiot. What kind of mind does that person own? LOSER!! Later, (hat total idiot receives an A on the exam. It always appears that while you are studying, reading pages, centuries worth of Art History, memorizing. rereading, memorizing repeatedly, sweating from intellectual anguish, a class mate is busy out drinking at the bar, diligently polishing off pitcherfuls, sweating from a strenuous game of quarters, free from library. How come the latter form or method of studying has never worked for me? Why have I been stricken from everything besides the basic "I'm going to the library" studying .:,1 method? Likewise. there are the studious who spend careful hours. "Oh. yeah? If you're alone, then whose eve is that1" transfering their notes, making flashcards, color coordinating each subject and idea. Contrast them with Joe College who misplaced his notebook on Harkness green one afternoon while playing rugby and after two and a half weeks finds it, resembling a Greek tablet, crusted mud and smeared, out of focus, illegible lettering, yet still manages a B + on the exam with "no problem". These types of folks are not to be trusted. How can they neglect studying, understanding and caring about a subject and still get respectable grades? There are two possible solutions to this question: Either these people are undercover, disguised geniuses, charading as ignorant or else they creep away in secrecy, secluding themselves in the basements, boiler rooms and hidden, dark alleys of Conn. College, escaping our vision, trick- ing us into believing that their books are never opened. no matter how these people manage the "Yo no estudio" attitude.it must be a facade. Who can just find out about an exam, read a semesters worth of reading in an hour, jesting all the while, '-:-Gosh,---r-:lu\t forgot all about midterm exam'>? Nobody I hope. 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The social life is now pret- weekend its the same exact The Conn social life is the ty undiversified, but it seems thing-cave parties. If the bar Colgate University offers the Master of Arts in Teaching degree to liberal arts graduates interested :Ii object of both praise and like the administration is mak- gets closed there'll be a non- :; criticism. Several Conn ing an effort to do different existent social life ... All the in teaching high school science. mathematics. ~ tudents have expressed their things. Shutting the bar would students will go into town and English. and social studies. Generous financial aid s . d is available to qualified students. For more infor- - concerns on this matter, an really hurt things and force drink-that'll be really - have offered suggestions for social life off dangerous ... The bottom line mation write to: George E. De Boer, Chairperson. Department of Education. Colgate University. change. . campus.-Hayley Mark '88. is boredom.- Tom Reiling "It's mainly SGA's job to "Monotonous. It's the same '87. Hamilton, NY 13346/ Telephone: (315) 824-1000. see that social life on campus old thing all the "It needs some variation. is stimulating. Besides Conn- time."-Name withheld by re- We need to break up the cave parties as all-campus get quest. monotony ... Its neurotic togethers, we should use other "It's lousy. There's too lit- because when people see peo- places ... maybe the athletic tle to do on campus, and in ple together they automatical- center or the green. We should New London. We should ly assume the worst. The 443-005B~ have things besides just break away from closed col- rumors ruin relationships VISIT NEW LONDON'S dances. Upperclassmen usual- lege weekends. We need an because people are too con- NEWEST PAPER ly tell us (freshmen) which par- easier way to meet people ... cerned and intimidated by Paner :. PARTY STORE ties are good .... maybe we There are too many rumors such expectations. "-Name should stick to themes that and there's no seriousness to witheld by request. seem the most popular, or relationships. They start out "It's not great. They should World plan events for during the day. fast and fizzle out."-Name make the bar bigger if they're Your Super Paper Party Store Dorm parties are fun ... but withheld by request. going to keep it open."-Mar- campus-wide something needs "They shouldn't close the shall Henderson '88. to be done."-Kristin Mastur- bar ... that would be really "A big improvement would zo '89. stupid. The parties ... I've on- be encouraging interaction ''It's boring ... centered ly heard bad reports of. 1 think between students and faculty around drinking. There's not they should give you credit outside of the classroom. I enough live music and we need (for meals not eaten) at Cro ... think it would be fun because things to do during· the It all depends upon where you a lot of professors are week."-Steve Berger '89. are and what you feel like do- cool."-Steve Crawford '86. "Renovating Cro is really a ing." -Sarah Bork '87. • Beverage Cups • Napkins • Plates RegistrationProcedures Termed Dangerous • Streamers' Balloons ... and more .... powerless to regain order, as tables. The Athletic Center 900 Bank Straet New London Mon.-Sat. 9-6 by Jeff Previdi their pleas and commands became full of activity as Connecticut College went disregarded by students. students made their way to dif- students were subjected to the "Obviously the system is ferent lines, begged professors bi-annuai rite of passage to not well thought out," said to be admitted to that "essen- next semester's classes, namely Kevin McGann, another tial" course and also spent pre-registration on Friday, senior, "you can't have just time choosing alternative November 8. This semester's one door open and have the courses. version, held at the Athletic entire come at once." "There's got to be a better Center, proved to be annoying The Organizers of pre- way," said John Ebi n , frustrating and even registration were just as disap- member of the class of '86. He Tired of looking like an MTV clone, a dangerous to many of the pointed with the result. went on to suggest "a ticket students involved. "It was a big mess, our plan system to allow seniors in first, thrift shop refugee or like Mommy still Pre-registration, which was didn't work out," said Philip followed by juniors, sophomores then freshmen. It dresses you? scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., Ray, Dean of Sophomores and actually began much earlier. Juniors, who attributed some would not be that much more Come to Imagine where you'll find in- People arrived as much as I V2 of the problems to the loca- work for the school." As students completed the novative clothing, jewelry. and ac- hours in advance to secure tion. process by checking out at the their spot on the "line" snak- . "When we stopped using cessories from New York to London. Of registrar's table, there was ing around the rear parking Cro, (Crozier-Williams Stu- course our gifts and cards are just as much relief shown. This ar- lot. Campus Safety was on dent Center) we lost a natural duous task had been com- tantalizing hand to make sure the students way to. admit people. The line pleted for another semester. were orderly. would go down the stairs from The problem still exists, The College, in an attempt the gym and continue in the however, of how to improve Imagine to avoid a repetition of what lobby," Dean Ray said, noting the system for the future. happened last September at "we have had problems with. Dean Ray is "actively Olde Mystick Village registration, in which one of crowd control ever since we soliciting ideas from the stu- the front glass doors to the left Cro.' dent body," and hopes effec- 536~0024 Open 7 Days Athletic Center was shattered "Most of the freshmen get tive changes can be made. by a crush of students, allowed real uptight about it,"· said Most students, regardless of only the two iron doors in Stephanie Hamed, class of year, would agree to that. As back to be used for gaining en- '89. She, too, criticized what evidenced by the many sugges- try. When the hour for entry happened at pre-registration and went on to say, "the tions overheard that day, a came near the line majority of students do have disintegrated, 'resulting in a school's advice to freshmen This Coupon is Worth: about pre_registration is an opinion on how to correct chaotic scene by the doors. the system. For certain people, ONE DOLLAR OFF LARGE PIZZA "It's ridiculous, a total mob basically useless," thereby causing a major part of the however, the changes will Scene," said Constantine come too late. Brocoum, a senior, "they problem. 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The lightweight crew" On sundaY, November three touchdown perfor- Also in the semi's, theinvin- Men's crew had a very sue- fimshed seventh out ot twenty- !? 7th. the Conn Intramural rna n c e . K. B. cible Freeman team rambled cessful season: one which may eiam cornpetuors. with a time :;; ootball season came to a halfback/receiver Ari Davi- oyer Smith/Burdick 28-7 for be an omen of good things ro ot I '26 Unce again they ~ lose. "Superbo Sunday" than also scored 3 first round yet another easy \ icrory. come. The first regalia, The defeated all other colleges in ~ wl akred the final round of the touchdowns in sparking K. B. The Championship final, Textile River Regalia, took the race. = nllamural championship to a 42.7 trouncing of J.A. played before close to 100 place on October 6. The The youth four also had a ournament. With the Senior K.B. quarterback Tom diehard friends and fans pro. lightweight four finished sixth tremendous performance in i freeman squad emerging as Saidy was sharp and also had a vided another close game. with a time of 18:09, while the the Charles Regatta. They YO the King of the Hill in a big hand in K.B.'s offensive K.B. led through most of the heavyweight foursome finish- finished eighth amidst twenty- dramatic 9-7 overtime victory punch In the first round game thanks to quarterback ed ninth, with a time of 18:31. seven crews, with a time of another chapter in Conn in- Windham/Off Campus lost Saidy's 20 yard touchdown Coach Bob Gillette was pleas- 19:19. The excellent showings tramural sports was closed. to Smith/Burdick in the last scramble from the line of ed with the results primanly of both squads qualified them The "road to the Chapel seconds 18.14. Nicky Dolin led scrimmage. But Ray O'Keefe because he was looking for his for automatic entries in next Green", a journey through the the losers with 2 touchdowns. put Freeman on the teams to get some race ex- year's regatta, a goal going in- playoffs, was a most exciting Harkness/Morrisson scoreboard with a well- perience. The best line-ups had to the race. finish to an already successful defeated· Bran- executed "sleeze" pass which not yet been discovered by this The freshmen crews got season directed by senior ford/Park/Larabee 28-21 in a he took into the end zone. first race, but the regatta did their first chance to race on league commissioners Doug brilliant overtime finish. Bruce Regulation time ended with a serve as a learning experience. November 2, at the Trinity Bigham and Nicky Dolin. Turner and David Flemister 7·7 tie. "We came away from it with College Halloween Regatta. Most of the playoff games paced thewinning attack with Although the game was ex- some concrete ideas as to what The plan was to have the two were very close and provided 2 touchdowns apiece while Bill tremely exciting, the last play, to work on before our next boats set up fairly equally in exciting finishes. Ultan scored two in the losing an overtime Freeman recovery race," said Gilette. hopes of a near even finish. "For me," says Dolin, "the effort. of a K.B. fumble, was an- The next race was The Head The 'A' crew, though, had best way to sum up the season The 4 team semi-final round ticlimatic in that it ended the Of The Connecticut which some trouble with faulty is to point out the com- started off with a most game due to a miscue. Unfor- presented an opportunity for equipment and some steering petitiveness in the playoffs; we dramatic K.B. victory over a tunately both teams could not the team to see the competi- problems. They, despite this, had two overtime games and tough Harkness/Morrisson claim victory. tion in the east. By this time, finished sixth beating half of one other was decided with on- squad. With the game in a 7-7 And no team was more October 13, the best fours had the crews in the race. The 'B' ly one second left. This is deadlock and only one second deserving of champion been formulated. The results boat finished third, one se- testimony to the health of the left on the clock K.B. threw a recognition than the Freeman were favorable. The cond from a tie for first with league." "hail Mary" 50 yard pass. squad which actually survived lightweight crew finished fifth, two heavyweight crews. The The playoffs, whichwent on that was tipped by two the season with a perfect 9-0 with a time of 19:05, and was freshmen performance was for 3 rounds, included the Harkness/Morrisson players record (the only undefeated the first college crew across the very encouraging to both eight league teams. A single and ended up in the hands of team). K.B. wound up at 7.2, line. Their work established Gillette and the team as it loss determined elimination speedy receiver Koki Flagg. second best. them as a "true force in the prepared for the Yale and the end of the season. Flagg caught the ball on the We thank Commissioners east," according to Gillette. Freshman Race. In the first round the strong ten and easily scampered on in Bigham and Dolin, and all The heavyweight foursome For the Yale race, the Freeman team defeated the to the end zone thus securing a who helped for a tremendous- finished fourteenth out of strategy was altered slightly, Blackstone/Hamilton team ~B. -ehaml',en'51l~ Iy successful int r amut al twenty-seven crews, in the so that the best eight were in 21-2. Steve Compton .led all pearance. season. openDespite fours the slightly competition. disappoin- thebest 'A'eight boat were while in the the'B' boat. next ung placement, they showed a In 15:51, the 'A' crew won the great deal of potential in the race defeating four Yale crews race. in the process. The 'B' boat THE MEANS TO ACHIEVE October 20 brought with it finished third, with a time of The Head Of The Charles, the 16: 14. Gillette was thrilled ANONYMOUS FAME largest single day rowing event with the results saying, in the world. The Camels felt "Beating Yale is a big deal in fortunate to have entries in crew racing. It was a perfect both the lightweight fours way to end the season, and if GET CONFIDENTIAL competition and the youth it's any indication of what's to fours race. Youth, in this case, come this Spring, I can't WITH THE COLLEGE VOICE· is anything below nineteen and wait!" Good Season Expected for DOWN Women's Basketball ACROSS 1 Foottlke part 2 Sea eagle 1 Vigor: colloq. CROSSWORD 3 Newspapers, 4 Waterway collectively 9 High card 4 Callings 12 Transgress 5·Article 13 Old womanish 6 Pinch 14 Cry of sheep 7 Word of 15 Scoff sorrow 17 Theatrical 8 Lawful 9 Arabian exhibition garment 19 Winter vehicle 10 Container I 21 Mournful 11 Dine 22 Dinner course 16 omerwise Zawacki, Beth Mckiernan 25 Dwells 18 Redact 29 Exists 20 Male swan by Kelley Anne Booth Lynne Quintal, Suzanne Muir' 30 Expunge 22 Faces of clocks Last year, the Connecticut and Elizabeth Irwin. ' 32 Shade 23 Bar legally With a number of 24 Former RUSSIan College Women's Basketball 33 Devoured newcomers to the Camel 35 Old decrepit rulers team finished the season with horse: slang 26 gv way ct a 21-3 record and won the Na- bench, the freshman players 37 King of Judah 27 Follow tional Intercollegiate Athletic are expected to prove to be an 28 Remain erect 38 Affection 31 Babylonian hero Conference Championship. added advantage for the 40 Muse of poetry 34 Girls name This year, the same group of Camel team. Some freshman 42 World organiza- 36 light cotton talented ladies will be return- players to look for are Kelly tion:abbr. tabnc Johnson, Kathy Matthews, 43 Quarrels 39 Short jacket ing to action for another suc- 41 Seml-precIOU:5 45 Broke suddenly cessful season much an- and Wendy Merk. stone The Camels wiJ1 compete 47 Paddle 44 Mephlstophele:5 ticipated. 49 Oriental nurse 46 Comb. form Leading the Camel team in- agamst the same teams that 50 PUblisher fond of to action is captain Laura they faced last season with the 54 Poem by Homer @ 1984 united Feature Syndicate 48 City In Nevada exception of one. Eastern 57 Chicken 50 Greek letter Brunner, a three-time AlI- 58 Negative ion 51 Soak. as Ilax American, who led the team Connecticut State University 60 Falsehood 52 Those holding last season in points and re- has been added to the schedule 61 Possessive otttce for the first time. The War- 53 Bone of body bounds. Tracey Finer, point pronoun guard who owns the record for riors mayor may not prove to 62 Illustrious PUZZLE 55 Succor 56 River in 63 Poem the most assists in a single be any competition for the Scotland Camels, though they only have 59 Chemical suffix season, will be joined by other veteran players including, Jill to face them once. ....======Sports ~ ~ New One Credit Men's Basketball e Good Start ~ Cources Offered guard Dave Schner, will give i by Kelley Anne Bootb As for indoor winter activities. skating is one by Jon Dorf Conn's offense the needed : The Athletic Department is offering a variety indoor winter sport being offered along with The Men's Varsity Basket- mobility and ball control .. of physical education courses for the Spring figure skating. Other indoor activity classes in- ball team had its first inter- which will continually put op- ~ semester. All of the Courses are one-credit. clude aerobics. Gymnastics, Life Saving, and collegiate competition on ponents on the defensive ;:) Course offerings for the whole semester First Aid & CPR which includes certification November 16, against Keene Senior co-captain Dave Ben- .. range from beginning swimming to special from the American Red Cross. State. Although it was only a jack and junior center Chris E courses, for example riding classes and ad- The second-half of the semester offers a few scrim age. Connecticut College Phillipi will provide inside . vanced Equitation. These classes are approved of the same courses as the first-half. with the was able to keep pace with the strength. potent medicine for with a special fee charged for instructions. exception of Weight Training. Golf and division II school. In this game healthy victories. Also. ex- Another course which is being offered is coaching of soccer. Also there are four tennis Conn used several player com- plosive shooting ability will be Health. Fitness & Lifestyle. This course will classes being offered. binations. provided by junior guards focus on the cause, prevention and control of Besides the activity courses for the second- "We looked pretty good for Mike Bennett and Charlie diseases with emphasis placed on living pat- half of the semester, there is an education class the first time out," said senior McGahey. Sophomore Scott terns. Attention will be placed on nutrition, ex- being offered. This course. titled Alcohol and co-captain Kevin McGann. Sawyer's scoring ability will ercise, and stress. Drug Education, will examine controver- McGann. point guard for the increase Conn's electricity bill For the first-half of the semester, there are a sial issues related to drug use, historically, camels. was able. for the first and sophomore forward Sasha number of racquet sport classes being offered. psychologically and socially. time this season, to get a feel Lazor is expected to pull down Such as Badminton. Racquetball. and Squash. for his team's offense and his share of rebounds. defense in a game situation. The first contest of the The scrimmage against Keene season is against division I Sports Season Overview State proved that this year's Dartmouth College. This Conn team, which lost four game should be very com- starting players to graduation. Future Looks Bright has the potential to be a com- petitive. matching two well balanced teams. petitive force. by Marc LaPlace "There is potential in every After weeks of intense pre-season traming Coach Jeff Zimmerman. will compete at one of our classes, " said varsi- The Camels had their first and try-outs. the Connecticut College winter Bridgeport on Dec. 7. ty coach Martin Schoepfer. two games on the road at sports teams are putting the finishing touches The Camel lee Hockey team is coming off an Coach Schoepfer feels that the Dartmouth and Middlebury. on their preparations for the upcoming seasons. 8-12 record last season. and is working towards graduating players are going Although they lost both After an impressive 16-8 record last season. a post -season tournament appearance this year. to be missed but that they have games, there were many the men's basketball team is hoping for an even Doug Roberts is beginning his seventh year as passed on a "winning legacy". positive points that came out better showing this year. Head Coach Martin head coach. He hopes that this legacy will of the roadtrip. Schoepfer's squad opened on Nov. 30 at Dart- 'I he women's Swim Team, after a 6-3-1 spark this year's team. The inexperienced team pro- mouth. record last year. is hoping for another winning "I think that we have the ved to be physical. with The women noopsters, last year's NIAC season. Head Coach Cliff Larrabee and his talent to replace last years Phillipi and Lazor pulling re- champions. should once again be a powerhouse squad hosted Amherst on Dec. 3. in New England Division II!. They finished seniors, but the experience bounds. The team also proved Several club sports will also be competing 21-3 last season and will begin their 1985 they gave us will be missed," adept at defense. The fault in this winter. Men's and women's track and field, schedule on Dec. 3 at home against Nichols. said Kevin McGann. That these two games was the in-. squash, women's ice hockey, men's gymnastics, talent willoe provided by the ability of the team to play out Bill Lessig is beginning his fourth year as head badminton. men's swimming and skiing will be whole team. Each player con- Coach Schoepfer's offensive coach of the team. in action. Last year's Division III New England Cham- tributes a personal quality that system. Additionally. intramurals will be very com- pions. the Women's Gymnastics Team is an- gives the team dimension and The Camels played one on petitive this winter. Intramural sports include ticipating one of the best seasons in the school's depth. a combination which one basketball instead of play- basketball, squash. tennis. racquetball. history. The Camel gymnasts. under Head can greatly fluster opponents. ing a team game. Such team volleyball and inner-tube water polo. Speedster McGann. with the unity should come together as support of sophomore point the Camels' season progresses. Ice Hockey Riding Club Gallops to the Top by Heidi Sweeney by Kelley Anne Booth "We want to qualify. We will be at U. V.A. in May .", said the Not everyone gets excited determined co-founder and president of the riding club. Kirstie aLVUl Ice hockey, but coach Rice. '86. For a club that started this year. the riding club has Doug Roberts may give the made fantastic strides and is now ranked about fourth in their hockey fans at Connecticut regional division of the International Horse Show Association College something to cheer Inc. (I.H.S.A.). about this season. Started by Kirstie Rice. '86 and Stephanie Nothen, '88. and The Conn. Hockey team coached by Sally Hinkle. manager and trainer of Stoneton finished last season with an Farms. Inc .• the riding club. consists of about 16 members. 8-12-0 record. This season the Hinkle. a graduage of the Virginia Intermont College Camels may have a lot to offer., (equestrian school). was a successful member of the V.I.C. Coach Roberts had the equestrian team and is determined to see Connecticut College pleasure of selecting quite a have a thriving and successful team. few newcomers to the Camel The riding club's competition consists of Yale. UConn. bench. Out of 22 freshmen to UMass. Smith. Mount Holyoke. Brown and 13 other equally choose from. 14 made the var- esteemed institutions. But they have managed in their first four sity roster. Returning to action competitions to establish a name and a rank for themselves. for the Camels also are 8 Considered only slightly behind Mount Holyoke. Smith and seniors, 3 juniors, and 4 Yale, Conn. has three riders who are mere points away from Stephanie Nothen (left) and Kirstie Rice discuss strategy at Mt. Holyoke show. Photo: Riding Club sophomores. Roberts is very qualifying for the regionals and possibly the nationals. excited about his hockey team The pointage system in equestrian competitions, is based on this season. placing. There are six possible ribbons; first place is worth 7 members wins their class in the regionals, they they go on to the Senior forward. Greg points. second is worth 5. third is worth 4. fourth is worth 3. nationals. Donovan. who has led the fifth is worth 2 and sixth is worth I. In the flat class (walk trot At present the club is an extension of the riding Physical Camel squad in scoring points. and walk trot canter) 28 points are needed to qualify for the Education class offered each semester. Hinkle teaches the Phys, with 12 last season could regionals. In the fence class 21 points are needed to qualify. Ed. course two times a week for nine weeks each semester. When possibly break some records There are 7 divisions in equestrian competitions, beginner- the PE course ends. the riding club pays $8 for each member to this season. Dan Collins and walk. trot; advanced beginner-walk trot; beginner-walk trot ride one hour and they coach themselves. When Rice wrote up Gaar TaJanian, the co- canter; and advanced-walk trot canter. The following three divi- the riding club constitution she wanted to make the riding Phys. captains. will be looked to for sions are predetermined by the amount of blue ribbons won at Ed. course mandatory. Rice explained that by making the riding leadership along with other American Horse Show Association competitions; novice, 3 blue Phys. Ed. mandatory "that's where they get the practice in." veteran players. Greg Bert- ribbons; intermediate. 6 blue ribbons and open. anything over 6 March l , the riding club will host it's own intercollegiate horse schrnan, Steve LaMarche and blue ribbons. show. to be held at Stoneton Farms Inc. Although the bill for Tom Scala. At the time of this writing. Julie Burt. '89 is 5 points away the show will be steep. Rice said that they hope to cover the costs from qualifying in the open flat and fence class and Jessica Defensively. the Camels I of the show in entrance fees. But, more importantly, the extra have 3 juniors to rely on: Taylor. '86 is 12 points away from qualifying in the novice flat money would go to "who ever makes the nationals; the team Goalie. Steve Barriere. along and fences class. would go to Virginia to support them." with Rick Olson. Sean Fagan Considering the club has 5 more shows to go. Rice feels that Editors note: Julie Burt has qualified for regional in flat in- and senior Ted Wood-Prince. they have a good chance at the regionals. If one of the club termediate.