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- C - 0 - L E -- I -- N folumeCXXVI, Number 16 ESTABLISHED 1856 Thursday, February 25, 1999 Fifty years later Kenyon remembers fire exhibit honors deceased, documents 175 years worth of Old Kenyon lore

ap- BY KONSTANTINE SIMAKIS time, obviously, that something Diversions Editor propriate should "be done to remember the lives of those nine stu- f . Kenyon College faces its most dents who were killed," said Oden. 3-3- " legendary and tragic ghost this College Relations had developed jS weekend as it commemorates the a series "memorials for the 1 of " 50th anniversary of the burnirig Alumni Weekend in May, but town of Old Kenyon dormitory nothing had been scheduled for the Feb. 27, 1949. The blaze, the res- academic year or the anniversary ult of a spark lodged in the openi- itself. Shortly after the New Year, f 7 . - X. ; ng of a new fireplace's flue, be-ga- n Oden decided with Special Collec- on a Sunday morning at ap- tions Librarian Jaime A. Peelle that ' V" ' proximately 4 ajn. and spread on current students should be made I) kough the morning until it had aware of the history as well. "With ivaged every room inside the col' only a few weeks notice, I said iege landmark. Six students were 'Jaime, I don't think we should - o 1 . rapped and killed directly by the allow this event to go past while f p j fire; three more died as a result of students are here without doing injuries sustained while trying to something,'" Oden said. escape. Peelle quickly rose to the oc- At the request of President casion, sifting through Kenyon's Robert A. Oden Jr, Kenyon's Spec- archival photographs, slides and ial Collections Department has periodicals to create the miniature

compiled a potent display in the exhibit, compacting nearly 175 "- -" ; v" CC - -- wMi Olin Library atrium, reflecting the years worth of history into a few construction, destruction and re- square yards of space. building of Old Kenyon. Oden is The Special Collections exhibit encouraging the Kenyon commun- includes two glass cases filled with Archives Students battle the fire that raged through Old Kenyon Feb. 27, 1949. ity, in honor of the young men artifacts documenting the building's who lost their lives, neither to forg- back story as well as a continually et nor to ignore the catastrophe running slide show of approxi- that a half-century later remains mately 80 photographs, including a Gambier vies for place in history the most devastating image in vivid collection taken of Old campus Kenyon's burning and rebuilding. According to Hampton, prerequi- for a larger purpose," said Nelson. history. BY LAUREN JOHNSTON see FIRE, page three eligibility maintain that the "We had known for some Editor in Chief sites for He specified that funds for the property should be at least 50 project do not overlap with student Access to new buildings Representatives of HardLines years old, must have retained its tuition or other student fees. - Inc., the Columbus-base- d archi- basic historic integrity and must The motivation to this tectural firm engaged by the col- meet at least one of the four crite- project, according to Nelson will cost $100, for now lege to assess the eligibility of ria stipulated by the National Reg- comes, at least in part, in response some local properties for listing on ister. Those criteria state the prop- to the controversial construction are in that associa- GAMBIER, two BY DAVID SHARGEL its," he said. "If people the National Register of Historic erty must have significant see page fined." Editor in Chief site they are going to get Places, visited the campus last tion to broad patterns of history, Non-students will simply be ar- Thursday evening for an open associations with the lives of sig- Recent events involving stud- rested, said Werner. meeting to discuss the progress of nificant historical figures, archi- ents gaining access to the cons- Werner stressed the fact that their ongoing evaluation and op- tectural merit or have the poten- Friday truction site behind Rosse Hall though the fines are high, this mea- portunities for community in- tial to yield important historical in- tave Cloudy, high 40, low 30. prompted the college to imp- sure is about safety, and not the volvement. Representatives formation. ose a $100 fine on any student money. "What we don't want is present were historian Roy A. According to Vice President Saturday caught in the area. someone getting hurt or killed out Hampton and architect Donald M. for Finance, Joe Nelson, the area Cloudy, high 50s. "There are a lot of ways to get there," he said. Durst. under study for eligibility extends injured over there," said security Security and Safety has an The National Register of His- to the village limit The project of Sunday chief Dan Wemer, whose officers officer assigned to watch the site toric Places defines itself as the filing a nomination for listing on Cloudy, high 40, low 30. tove recently had to chase students every day from approximately 5 official list of properties recog- the National Register was Monday ut of the construction site. p.m. to 7:30 a.m., an expense that government launched by the college and is nized by the federal Cloudy, high 40, low 30. "We want people to unders- has already been factored into con- as worthy of preservation for their funded by Kenyon through money tand that the area is totally off lim struction costs. significance in American history. taken "as part of a gift that was 2 The Kenton Collegian NEWS Thursday, February 25, 1999 Senate committee to address Old Man Winter's Second Coming Peirce's 'catwalk' arrangement 1998 women's and gender studies seminar proposal reviewed

BY HILARY LOWE-RIDG-E 'We are in Senior Staff Reporter asking for your help addressing, and to some extent, in defining, the issues A proposal drafted by the 1998 senior seminar in women's raised by the proposal ... We welcome your and gender studies was brought up thoughts and reactions and hope that you will for consideration by Dean of Stu- dents Donald Omahan at the Feb. provide us with considered reflections on 17 Senate meeting. topics touched on in the proposal.' The proposal, printed almost in its entirety in the Feb. 18 issue of excerpt from a Senate e-m- ail the Collegian, suggested that "It has 11 been a long time since Peirce Din- don't remember exactly how this from a more open perspective. ing Hall was a. comfortable, wel- came up in class ... it was not re- "The subcommittee's goal right coming place for women students. lated to the topic of the course." now is to solicit comments broadly Groups of students from exclusively Smolak said that, she has been from the community," she said. male organizations have appropri- hearing about this problem at "We are asking anyone who wishes ated certain tables ... using their Peirce since she started teaching at to voice their concerns, relate their seating to publicly (both visually Kenyon in 1980. "I was distressed experiences or contribute to the and verbally) rate the women as they to hear the same problem being de- discussion of issues raised by the walk by ... This has made many scribed year after year," she said. proposal to send their comments in

women so uncomfortable that they Smolak believes that this is a e-m- ail to senatekenyon.edu. Re- no longer eat in Peirce ... We are sug- gender issue. "When the issue first sponses will be seen only by the Erin Molnarc Students brave gesting a short term solution of re- came up in seminar, someone said subcommittee," said Turner. again the snow and cold temperatures' along Middle arranging the tables." something like 'Well, that happens Though the Senate is acting on Path, proving the unreliability of Ohio weather .

i I After discussion at the meet- to guys too.' But as we discussed it the issue by opening up community i ing, the Senate decided to form a more, someone else noted that it discussion, Smolak questioned why subcommittee to look closely at the happens a lot more frequently to the Senate is reluctant to move the issue. "Senate should decide if women than to men, that men are tables or to switch some of the long Gambier: historic? there is action which might serve usually the perpetrators, even when tables in the Great Hall with round CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1. point, if found eligible, the college to mitigate the discomfort of men are victims, and that it is more tables. "If the answer is tradition, I'd of the new People's Bank last will need the consent of the ma- people walking the aisle in Peirce often frightening and disturbing ... like to better understand what they spring, located on Wiggin St. jority of village property owners or which might educate members for women than for men," she said. mean by that. What does the table HardLines Inc., is currently to submit a nomination to the Na- of the community in a positive way "This meets my definition of a gen- arrangement symbolize? Why is it conducting a study of all private tional Register. Hampton reported to reduce or curb behavior objec- der problem, i.e., it is much more important to maintain that symbol?' properties falling within the vil- the national evaluation process tifying other people" said Faculty common for one gender to be vic- she asked. lage boundary to determine the can take up to' one year. Co-Cha- ir and Associate Professor timized because of their sex." The subcommittee will base eligibility of each structure as a Several property owners of Physics Paula Turner. Turner is not as convinced further action on an analysis of the "contributing," or "non-contributin- g" voiced concerns at Thursday's Professor of Psychology that the issue is one of gender, and input received from the Kenycn property. According to meeting over the rights and ben- Linda Smolak, who lead the 1998 hopes to facilitate discussion community. In an e-m- ail ad- HardLines representatives, con- efits of private property owners senior seminar in women's and through the subcommittee formed dressed to all students, faculty and tributing structures are those within listed districts. Hampton gender studies, said, "I honestly by Senate that will look at this staff, the senate states, "We are which have maintained the and Durst stressed that owners of asking for your help in addressing, building's historic characteristics, listed properties are under no re-

and to some extent, in defining, the while non-contributing sites are striction or obligations from the issues raised by the proposal ... We those which have been radically National Register of Historic Feb. 17, 7:20 p.m. Fire alarm Feb. 20, 12:58 p.m. Underage welcome your thoughts and reac- changed, or modernized making Places. Although the federal gov- at Olin Library due to an acti- student found in possession of tions and hope that you will pro- historic significance undetectable. ernment cannot limit property vated smoke detector. No smoke alcohol at Norton Hall. vide us with considered reflections HardLines is scheduled to owners as what they do with their or fire was found. on topics touched on in the complete their evaluation process property, often times within listed Feb. 20, 1:58 p.m. Medical call by June of this year, at which districts, community ordinances Feb. 17, 10:14 p.m. Fire alarm regarding an injured student at are established to regulate the at Olin Library due to an acti- Caples Residence. The emer- treatment of structures listed col- vated smoke detector. No smoke gency squad transported the stu- BusinessAdvertising Manager: Ned Sailer lectively on the Register. or fire was found. dent to the emergency room. Advertisers should contact the Business Advertising Manager for current rales and Properties already listed on further information at (740) 427-533- 8 or 5339. All materials should be sent to: Ad- the Register include the Bishop's Manager, Kenyon P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH, 43022. vertising The Collegian, house, Bexley House, Middle Feb. 18, 1:45 a.m. Medical call Feb. 20, 10:40 p.m. Underage The BusinessAdvertising Manager may also be reached via e-m- ail at regarding an ill student at M. possession found in a room in collegiankenyon.edu. Path beginning at the stone gates and running to the south end of Mather Residence. Student was Norton Hall. Yearly subscriptions to The Kenyon Collegian are available for $30. Checks should transported by private vehicle to be made payable to The Kenyon Collegian and sent to the BusinessAdvertising campus, Ransom Hall, Ascen- the emergency room. Feb. 21, 12:09 a.m. Medical Manager. sion, Leonard, Old Kenyoaand call regarding an intoxicated stu- Hanna dormitories and Samuel Feb. 18, 2:51 a.m. Unregistered dent at Gund Commons. The Mather. some party and underage possession emergency squad was con- MONDAY thru SATURDAY HardLines noted that in for a found in a room in Gund Hall. tacted and transported the stu- 6 ajn. to 3 p.m. cases, properties are eligible dent to the emergency room. JODY'S SUNDAY 8a.m. to 3 a.m. 20 percent rehabilitation tax credit. The credit is available for Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. Item re- $3 DELIVERY CHARGE TO properties rehabilitated for com- ported stolen at Olin Library. Feb. 21, 12:30 a.m. Underage 109 S. MAIN student found in possession of KENYON mercial, industrial, agricultural or MOUNT VERNON purposes, but is Feb. 19, 8:56 p.m. Medical call alcohol at Old Kenyon. MONDAY thru FRIDAY rental residential 397-957- 3 used regarding an injured student at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. not available for properties private Wertheimer Fieldhouse. Student Feb. 21, 12:30 a.m. Registered exclusively as the owner's The must be was transported to the Health party closed due to hosting vio- SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET residence. property revenue-producin- g to receive Service to see the College physi- lations. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. HardLines and cian. this credit. Both . SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET . Feb. 21,3:12 p.m. Medical call Nelson expressed doubt about 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for such a Feb. 20, 2:11 a.m. Underage regarding an ill student. Student Gambier's eligibility FOR MORE INFORMATION "I think it's probably a student found in possession of was put in contact with the Col- CALL credit. lost issue for Kenyon," said alcohol at Old Kenyon. lege physician. Discover, American Express, Mastercard, and Visa accepted Nelson. .February 25, 1999 NEWS The Kenyon Collegian 3 pre: alumni remember, collections memorialize

3NTINUED FROM PAGE 1 difficult to believe that men were One series of photos, donated killed and Old Kenyon is no more. jje Special Collections Library It all happened so swiftly and with

an alumnus, shows the fire that such sudden finality that it doesn't read so quickly through the seem quite real. Yet whenever I ading's middle portion. The glance out the window and see the Les tower four stories high, the ruins of Old Kenyon before me I u- - aves of orange, yellow and red must sadly face thefacts... Lnating the dark sky, the crum-Lgbuildi- ng "I Had Not Felt Like This Since .Jfr and the students who Pearl Harbor" L be seen gathered helplessly "It was just sort of an accident .QOOOOO bg the edges of the photos, stand- - that I found that letter," said War- - u U UOOO still seems rather difficult to believe that 000 Q 9 hen were killed and Old Kenyon is no more. all happened so swifdy and with such sud- - len finality that it doesn't seem quite real. Yet penever I glance out the window and see the bins of Old Kenyon before me I must sadly Aichiva ace the facts.' Flames from the fire in Old Kenyon light up the sky Feb. 27 as students look on.

and staring into the night in an ren. "You know, sometimes you get dents milling around outside the lose their lives. the administration: "What has parent universal silence. Another to cleaning closets and you run into building. The fire had spread to a Around eight in the morning sev- scarcely been mentioned in the sties of slides portrays the area a something, and there it was." In the few more rooms and it was then eral of us went to breakfast, during newspapers is the extreme bravery few hours later, the fallen towers five-pag- e letter, which the alum that I realized the seriousness of which time we received an inkling displayed by both Chalmers and y charred roof lay smoldering found only recently, Warren lists the the fire. However, I had no idea of how great the disaster was that Dean Bailey during the fire. Both yerabrightblue Sunday afternoon. exact events of the evening of Feb. that anyone was trapped in his befell the college. It was rumored men repeatedly entered Old Hiat Sunday afternoon, Feb. 26 and the morning of Feb. 27. room. Around this time the Gam-bi- er that five men were missing, two of Kenyon to check that all the stu- 51, 1949, then-Preside- nt Gordon Shortly after four I was awakened fire department had arrived whom I knewfairly well. One ofthe dents were out of their rooms, kith Chalmers gathered the fellows expressed hisfeelings, say- when it was possible to do so. The on community into Peirce's 'It was terrible to stand there and watch Old ing that he had notfelt like this since Dean injured his back during the ; Great Hall for roll call, to determine Kenyon being destroyed by flames. I felt so Pearl Harbor. That was exactly the course of his actions. I can only it exact number of casualties. way Ifelt. My spirits could not have speak very highly of the com- In 1949, approximately 350 helpless and dejected, knowing that I could do been much lower than they were that mendable action of the college ig men attended the college. nothing to save her. Even then I did not realize day. Sunday afternoon there was a administration during the crisis." Hat Sunday, approximately one in meeting the entire college in the Indeed, in the following I of pay forty Kenyon students were that such a great number of men would lose dining hall, during which time it was weeks, life went on within the liter still left unaccounted for or their lives.' practically confirmed that the miss- Kenyon community. Classmates of !ieady pronounced dead. ing men were lost. the deceased accompanied the cas- In a typewritten letter dated The Show Must Go On kets, many of which were empty, March 2, 1949, Dick Warren 50, a by shouts offire and the light in the with its single truck. Some of us "One of the remarkable things home to the bereft families. Fa- smber of the Sigma Pi fraternity bedroom was turned on. My first helped drag it into position, oth- about this place," said Peelle, "is mously, Chalmers ordered for the a junior living in Hanna HalL thought was that someone was just ers were arousing those who still that we usually respond to emer- Kenyon drama department to com- wrote to his family describing the fooling around so Ijust pulled the could be gotten to. Yet it was un- gencies in very positive ways. I mence plans for the performance firs: covers over my head and started to believable howfast thefire spread hope that that comes across with of the winter comedy, Brandon kar Mom, Dad and Herb, go back to sleep. Then there were throughout the middle section of the display." Thomas' "Charley's Aunt," as a Itemlls ofOld Kenyon, the sole more shouts and soon I heard sev- Old Kenyon. It was another 15 Some of the most memorable means of cheering up the campus' mini of the fire, are in the pro-- eral voices in the outer room. I rec- minutes before the fire truck from stories of the Kenyon fire are those somber atmosphere. tffl of being torn down. Search is ognized some ofthem as belonging Mount Vernon arrived. But it was of heroism and survival. One Al- "The play is really a riot from king conducted for the bodies of to men residing in Middle Kenyon soon clearly evident that the pha Delta fraternity brother, accord- the opening act to the finish," War- iii students who were destroyed and immediately leaped out ofbed. idadequate streams from the two ing to current AD president Andy ren wrote of the production, on the building. Three students Our study contained around five hoses would not be sufficient to pre- in the hospital at Mt. Vernon. men who resided in Middle Kenyon vent thefire from consuming all of 'Several of us went to breakfast, during which 'Mound 10 more are in the hospital, and they were quite obviously rather Middle Kenyon. I did not think that itis certain that all shall recover shaken over something. They were it would be possible for the fire to time we received an inkling of how great the though it may take several months shivering intensely, having only get to the wings, for there is a fire disaster was that befell the college. It was P' some to recover completely. their pajamas on. I looked out the wall separating the two wingsfrom

ell Yet hit was a terrible and bitter trag-tythatbef- window and was startled and some- the middle section. the water rumored that five men were missing, two of Kenyon lastweekend what scared to see flames pouring supply was inadequate to prevent whom I knew fairly well. My spirits could not it all the more difficult out oftwo windows, one above the the fire from crossing over to the tibeor at Kenyon isdue to the small other, in the middle section of Old wings via the roofs. Once this had have been much lower than they were that

'fivknt as non-fraternity happened, the continued its path enrollment whereby every-(ineh- Kenyon, where resides the fire day. Sunday afternoon there was a meeting of at least a speaking acquain-tinc- e association of Middle of destruction and by early morn- with everyone else. Iknew two Kenyon. I immediately put on some ing every room hadbeen completely the entire college in the dining hall, during Ihse who diedfairly well, as they clothes, gave my blankets and slip- destroyed We had time to get most which time it was practically confirmed that waiters. I was even speaking pers to the guys in the room and of the belongings of the students ne ofthem around three hours ran over to Old Kenyon. By this who lived in the wings from the the missing men were lost.' klore the fire. It still seems rather time there were quite a few siu- - building, so they weren't nearly so bad off as the residents of Middle Burton '00, is said to have served which he contributed to the stage Kenyon. Those who escaped with as ahuman bridge between two win- crew. According to President Flowers by Walkers Greenhouse their lives and without serious in- dows; his fellow students climbed Oden, the show's lead performer, belongings his body to On route 229, on way to Mount Vernon jury had all of their across the length of Paul Newman '49, has often told the destoryed; many only saving their safety. James Storer '49, now a of the comedy's timely staging. Roses, cut flowers & plants pajamas or shorts. It was terrible Kenyon trustee and frequent con- "As is the case when disaster to stand there and watch Old tributor, escaped Old Kenyon un- strikes a community one is struck 397-461-6 Kenyon being destroyed by flames. scathed despite being blind thanks by the immediate unity and close- Open 8-- 6 Daily 12--4 Sun. Ifelt so helpless and dejected, know- to the guidance of his seeing-ey- e ness that seems to descend upon ing that I could do nothing to save dog. the people," Warren wrote home. Visa, Mastercard & American Express welcome her. Even then Idid not realize that In his letter home, Warren This was true to a remarkable de- such a great number ofmen would writes of the heroism displayed by gree here at Kenyon." The Collegian flu 4 Kenton NEWS Thursday, February 251 0--

--L Years ago in The Collegian National News

Lady'fnr. tm?Mj Grenada ft Lebanon King found guilty of murder in background to champtonhlp international Iiium 2 atObartln '1 For the brutal death ofJames Byrd, Jr., King may face death penalty I The Kenyon BY CLAUDIA KOLKER the Collegian The Los Angeles Times 'As verdict was read, those in the crowdec JASPER, Texas A 11 visitors' section listened silently. Then a man Xenyon Town Meeting stimulates discussion of campus issues jury of whites and one black found white raised his hands and clapped slowly, twice. supremacist John William King guilty of capital murder Tuesday Subdued applause broke out throughout the for chaining a black man by his spectator section of the courtroom and two

'.-- ankles and dragging Vandalism incidents sharply ZZ. S him behind ; " voices said, increase in last few weeks their truck until his head ripped off simply, "Yes."' on a deserted road outside this east r Texas town. The crime, a throw- and Russell Brewer, 31, will be King and his alleged companion back to racial crimes earlier this tried separately at dates to be set to "three robed riders comiJ Sit in- Summer Science I'minim Infunil mxnrck century in the South, sparked later. straignt out ot hell," prosecd ternational repulsion and massive A video filmed by prosecu- Pat Hardy said in his closing arp soul-searchi- ng in Jasper, a town of tors after the crime followed an ments Tuesday that the tk: 8,000. irregular trail marked by the wanted "to show their defiances M( Jurors took less than 2 hours victim's blood along the dirt road God, to show their defiance J to deliver their verdict against King, taken by the pickup truck fornearly Christianity and everything moJ who now faces possible execution. three miles to the spot where Byrd's people in this county stand fa Tu Shortly after they submitted their head and shoulder were ripped when they, dumped the body j decision, the jurors plunged into away when the victim slammed front of a bjack church and ceJ the punishment phase of the case, against a cement culvert. etery. Byrd, was restrained again;

s The Collegian as it appeared February 23, 1984. which is expected to last another During the first two miles of his will, while conscious, pro-ecutor-

24-year-- two days. The old King his ordeal, Byrd was alive, con- said, a point that a 10 Years Ago , February 25, 1989: A medieval banquet with sitting immobile leaned forward scious and desperately shifting his important because a murder in cc: a boar and fowl dinner was held in the Great Hall of Peirce. The after the announcement in an ap- body to alleviate the pain as he was j unction with a second crime, sue banquet was attended by students in medieval costumes. parent attempt to avoid courtroom dragged by the truck, a pathologist as kidnapping, could merit tfc television cameras. Several mem- told the court Monday. Likening death penalty. bers of the family of victim James February 23, 1984: Vandalism incidents be- 15 Years Ago, Byrd Jr., broke into tears, includ- came a more and more frequent occurrence both on and off the ing his father, Ronald. In past days, Hill. The month of February included the theft and defacement of family members have left the court- college signs, sabotage of meats and cheeses at Kroger supermar- room weeping or ill because of Hkrk to Skrvi; You Sinch 1978 ket, the attack of a student by two other students with BB guns, the grisly evidence of his death. deliberate smashing of car windows and the destruction of 26 grave- As the verdict was read, those Specials stones in the Village Cemetery. in the crowded visitors' section NONOAT All You Can Eat Pea ac Shad listened silently. Then a man raised (hhouse)5-9p- x ($4.95) slowly, 22, 1979: Kenyon Professors Daniel his hands and clapped 20 Years AgO, February TUESDAY All You Cak Eat Spgctti (m twice. S ubdued applause broke out hoik)

5-10p- T. and John Ward head a steering committee to bring .m. ($6.15) Finkbeiner throughout the spectator section of college-level to six independent high schools in Ohio. The DAY 1 classes the courtroom and two voices said, EVERT Lake Pea mrc, $6.99 (Cleveland), Laurel (Shaker Pea 1 toppns, high schools, Hathaway Brown simply, "Yes." Juo $8.99 Mills), Maumee Valley Country Day (10 p.m. 1:45 a.m.) Heights), Hawken (Gates Outside the court, Mary (Toledo), University (Chagrin Falls) and Western Reserve Acad- Verrett, Byrd's sister, said, "We PIZZAS Over 25 items to choose from (Hudson) would offer courses similar to those taught at emy win. And yet we still lose because ALSO TRY: was hoped to encourage Ohio high school Subs (1 1 kinds') Cove Dip Sticks Fish (so.:1 Kenyon. This program we don't have him back." Added Slow-bake- be interested in Kenyon. Salads Seasoned and d Premium Prime Rib (fw. - sat.) Cowas seniors to Byrd's son, Ross, "All I know is Soups Pastas Galore (5-1- 0) Shrw that there's one defendant down Cookies (Hot, Made to Order) Hand Dipped Milk Shakes ( 1 1 flavors) ChD9 1964: 35 Years AgO, February 28, Kenyon President Franze and two to go." Burgers Jjces, Soda Appetizers Galo in tuition, rais- King, an unemployed laborer, Edward Lund announced a $100 increase Kenyon 427-215- PBX:5604 2 The additional monies would be is one of three white men accused ing the cost from $1400 to $1500. DELIVERY 5 P.M. 1:45 A.M. SEVEN DAYS A WEEK on merit and to raise the in B yrd' s slay ing in the early hours used to raise professors' salaries based WE ACCEPT VISAMC FOR DELIVERIES CALL FOR DETAILS scholarship fund from $135,000 to $150,000. of June 7, 1998. Shawn Berry, 24, What are YOU doinq after you graduate? THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING offers a Master of Science degree program open to students with any baccalaureate degree. Graduate assistantships are available and provide a full tuition waiver and a stipend! fife! 'Adult Health & Illness 'Community Health 'Family Nurse Practitioner MSMaster's of Health Administration 'Nurse Midwifery 'PediatricsNeonatal PhD 'Psychiatric Mental Health 'School Nurse Practitioner 'Women's Health Graduate Program Open House HEALTH Thursday, April 1,1999 SCIENCES 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. CENTER Newton Hall Main Lobby, 1 585 Neil Avenue Refreshments will be served.

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Saturday Eating Disorders, by Diane Graves, psychology, sponsored by 3 Colours Red Revolt (Epic) Eating Disorders Awareness Week. 7:30 p.m., Crozier The Braids Here We Come (wcovers of Queen, David Bowie, Cat Stevens) (Big BeatAtlantic) Sustunable AGRK3JlTLmE by Marjorie Ross '99. 4:15 p.m., Olin Auditorium PETER BUFFETT Spirit Live (PBS Special) (Hollywood) KCES Community Series: Glories of the Night, by Timothy Shutt, The Cave 4 Bikini Crash (MuSick Recordings) Mondiy English. 7:30 p.m.,. KCES. Rosie Flores Dance Hall Dreams (Rounder) Student presentation: CARNIVALS IN GERMANY, by Stefanie Anstein 02, Robben Ford Sunrise (Rhino) sponsored by ISAK. 9 p.m., Crozier Houndog (w David Hidalgo of Los Lobos & Mike Halby) Houndog (ColumbiaLegacy) Tuesday Poetry Reading: Jeffrey Harrison, author of The Singing Under The Latin Playboys (Hidalgo; Louie Perez with Mitchell Froom, Tchad Blake) Dose (Atlantic) neath. 8 p.m., Peirce Lounge Iain MATTHEWS Excerpts from Swine Lake (Tangible Music) Dessert and Discussion: Issues Surrounding Immigration. 8 p.m., SMC Doug Powell Curiouser (Not Lame Limited) Workshop: Public-Intere- st Research Information Session, sponsored Self Breakfast with Girls (DreamWorksSpongebath) by the CDC. 6 p.m., Peirce Lounge Solid Eye Fruits ofAutomation (WIN Records) Wednesday Information Session: Kenyon Review Writers Workshop. 7 p.m., Squarepusher Budakhan Mindphone (nothingInterscope) Sunset Seminar Room VlRGOS Merlot Signs ofa Vacant Soul (Atlantic) Original Soundtrack Cruel Intentions (Virgin) Original Soundtrack The Other Sister (Hollywood) Original Soundtrack S.L.C. Punk (Hollywood) Release Dates Courtesy Ice Magazine. Thursday For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide and When the of Friday Rainbow is Enuf, sponsored by Stage Femmes. 8 p.m., Gund Commons Kokosingers concert.7 p.m., Rossc Hall KMT presents A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. :30 p.m., Bolton Theater Saturday The Opposite of Sex. 8 p.m., Higley Auditorium For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide and When the

Sunday . Rainbow is Enuf, sponsored by Stage Femmes. 9 p.m., Gund Commons

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The Kenyon Collegian OPINION Thnrsday, F 25,1 The Kenyon Collegian KENYON Editors in Chief: Lauren Johnston, David Shargel News Editor: Jenny McDbvitt I SWIMMING Features Editor: Carolyn Handb Arts & Entertainment Editor: John Sherck Sports Editor: Ian Show alter SECOND General Photo Editor: Megan Buhr Sports Photo Editor: Kassie Scherer PLACE Opinion Page Coordinator: Grant Schulbrt Diversions Editor: Konstantinb Simakjs Online Editors: Matt Brenner, Jesse Savage News Assistant: Jessica Andruss Business Manager: Ned Salter SuBsaupnoNs Manager: Dana Whitley Layout Assistant: ErkkaHivbly THE , Copy Editors: Danel Connolly, Dan Nkxerson, Margaret Scavotto Advisors: Cy Wainscott, P.F. Klugb PEOPLES I "The times they are a changin'," BANK though slowly at Kenyon OPEN

Kenyon is a college that takes great pride in its traditions; cus- toms and characteristics unique to this institution that have been up- Robert Cor held and perpetuated for years. Considering the fact that the college Things you just don't see at Kenyon has been coeducational for only 28 years of its 174 years, it is not surprising to note that though many of these traditions have

all-encompa- become accepted as sing of the student body, they are, in all actuality, very masculine traditions. The state the movement "Fresh- of For example, though female students now participate in the man Sing" and sign the matriculation book just like any other BY GIL REYES student, this was not always the case, even after women were I to it for Laq Staff Columnist But try imagine what was like admitted to the college. Kramer, when all of his friends were dying This issue of tradition comes immediately to the fore in the From the Stonewall riots of Senate petition addressing the seating arrangement in Peirce 1969, to the onset of the AIDS epi- around him. When the government didn't cd Dining Hall. The petition suggests the atmosphere in the dining demic in the 1980s and through to to put money towards the research or preven area of the Great Hall is uncomfortable for many female students, the multiple GLBT Conferences largely beacuse of the present seating arrangment. It has been across the nation today, the Queer tion of AIDS because it was a gay disease suggested that reluctance to consider an alteration of the arrangement Movement has been gaining speed may be based simply upon traditional Peirce hall grounds. has and fighting difficult battles. Or about the plague. Even now, at the ing people, it is falling to tie a looked this way for years, many students, male and female, seem maybe itjust seems that way to me speech he gave last Sunday, that's lines of our political battles to feel it's not broke, so why fix it? sometimes. At one such confer- what he calls it. Not the AIDS epi- notes that we are dancing in Though as now the outcome this petition is uncertain, of of ence, only last weekend at the . demic or even HTV, but quite sim- ebration, and that it is only ad the discussion it has aroused uncovers the role arguments of University of Wisconsin-Madiso- n, ply and darkly: the plague. ter of time before somebody cod "tradition" play in several campus "Tradition" con- issues. becomes a Larry Kramer burst my overly op- Now cut to the present. I'm and stops the dance. He cries venient stock excuse argument to problems that have been timistic bubble. sitting with approximately 1,500 that nothing has changed a: be- internalized within the system, and although problematic, have For those who do not know, college students, including three of eerily, that we have forgotten come seemingly untouchable and beyond criticism simply because Larry Kramer is a playwright and my colleagues from ALSO, at the dead. "they've always been that way." activist In the 1980s he was in- 1999 Midwestern Lesbian Gay So I looked around the rt' Paradoxically, while tradition often inspires pride also creating strumental in starting the Gay Bisexual Transgendered College at a predominately queer crc

an can Act-U- p; atmosphere that be dangerously unresponsive to notions of Men's Health Crisis and Conference and we have just, fin- and feeling insufficently pie: change, perhaps much needed change. Undeniably, the abstract idea the only organizations of that time ished two days of keynote speak- and dyed; I found myself agK tradition of forms much of Kenony's identiy, and while not an entirely working towards AIDS education ers, breakout sessions and discus- with Kramer. I don't know if o; negative ideal, we would simply hope that if it is decided that the and stopping the spread of the dis- sion groups on topics with tides ing has changed, but we havd present seating arrangement in the dining hall doe$ create a hostile ease. It is hard for us to imagine, that range from "the queer image" founded that gay city on a 1 environment for female students, as A stated by the 1998 women's and being so young during the begin- to "student organizations on cam- our ancestors called for. gender studies senior seminar petition, that solutions offered to best ning of the epidemic, and probably pus: legal strategies," and Larry sadly, we have forgetten theft pos- facilitate the comfort of as many members of the student body as sheltered by our lifesiyies, how Kramer informs us that we don't There is a history for the f-- sible would take priorty over appeals made in favor of upholding scary HIV was. Though it is still a really care. community to discover and 1 asthetic tradition. frightening problem, we know He seems disgusted with our brace; a memory there to A' how it is spread, how to prevent it, attention to labels and our focus on strength from. It is importan: and there is work being done to eroticism in literature. He rejects find it, analysize it, and unify find a cure. the study of queer theory. He ac- movement through it To M Office: Chase Tower at the top of Peirce Hall's main stairway But I try to imagine what it cuses us of not caring about our Larry Kramer's argument, thai Mailing address: The Kenyon Collegian, Student Activities Center, Gambier, OH 43022. was like for Larry Kramer when history, of not wanting to know tory needs to be seen by those Business address: P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH 43022 all his friends were dying where the homosexuals were be- side the queer community as 1 E-m- of ail address: collegiankenyon.edu WWW address: httpJwww.kenyon.edu4ubscolIegian around him. When the government fore they were called homosexu- Everyone needs to consider Phone numbers: (740) 427-533- 8, 5339 didn't care to put money towards als. Surely they were out there? He Abraham Lincoln may have m the research or prevention of AIDS tells us that the movement has male loveV, and that HIV was ft The opinion page is a space for members of the community to discuss issues relevant because it was a gay disease. When moving He Gay Related ImOT to the campus and the world at large. The opinions expressed on this page belong only stopped forward. asks referred Was to the writer. Columns and letters to the editors do not reflect the opinions of the Kenyon he tried to ask the gay population us where the plague is today. It is Disease (jGRID) in 1981. us Collegian staff. Voice from the Tower is used when a member of the Kenyon Collegian to stop having any physical con- not a gay disease, nor is it being and never. was, a gay disease nff1 staff wishes to express a personal opinion apart from the staff as a whole. All members tact until something was known ignored, and although it is still kill gay history. of the community are welcome to express opinions throdgh a letter to the editors. The Kenyon Collegian reserves the right to edit all letters submitted for length and clarity. The Collegian cannot accept anonymous or pseudonymous letters. Letters must be signed by individuals, not organizations, and must be 200 words or less. Letters must also be received no later than the Tuesday prior to publication. The Kenyon Collegian HAVE AN OPINION? SPEAK OUT! prints as many letters as possible each week subject to space, interest and appropriateness. Members of the editorial board reserve the right to reject any submission. The considerably E-m- Collegian also will consider publishing letters which rurr beyond 200 ail letters to the editor to COLLEGIAN words. If such a letter meets the above criteria of space, interest and appropriateness, the author will be notified and the letter will be published as a guest column. The Kenyon Collegian is published weekly while the college is in session, except during examination and vacation periods. The views expressed in the paper do not The Kenyon Collegian necessarily reflect the views of Kenyon College. Thursday, February 2 5, 1999 OPINION The Kenyon Collegian Working hard perfecting the art of procrastination

BY MOLLY FARRELL work right up until the last minute. bearing a cheese ball and crackers, Staff Columnist Ah, but what she would leam Some may say I just work best under pressure. Danni's picked up a copy of the from one week So-Call- spent back in an ed I first six episodes of "My Picture it: pizza boxes strewn undergraduate dorm about where don't really know, considering I don't work Life" and I' ve got a couple of cans across the room, overflowing trash all of my time is really going. unless under pressure. Seeing how far I can of whipped cream to sweeten my cans, laundry everywhere, desk First of all, I really try to read 12th through 18th cups of coffee. covered in cups of water and pop for class. That part I can handle. push my limit and still make the due date is Some may call it bizarre, I just cans I've converted to ash trays, But the only reason I claim that I actually getting quite comical. call it broadening my horizons. and my precious keyboard covered never get any sleep is because I After all, when all is said and done, in cigarette ash. Where am I in all have to read it late at night when what am I going to remember bet- this? in five-pag- of Sitting unshowered my all the fun people have gone to bed. under pressure. I don't really lives or were doing some serious ter: the er whose ink was desk chair, sending Instant Mes- I have yet to pass up a know, considering I don't work morphine (or both), and gathered still drying when it finally was sages to someone, complaining wholesome night of ice cream unless under pressure. Seeing how all of my fellow nocturnal procras-tinato- rs handed in, or a night of Claire about the huge paper I have due and Monday Night Nitro for far I can push my limit and still together to have a poetry Danes, really disgusting food, and in, oh, about five hours. Freud. Even Gandhi takes a back make the due date is actually get- slam. great conversation? So far my screen has my seat to Cove cookies and ting quite comical. Unfortunately I still haven't Quite possibly it would be name, the date, and the course Wednesday night "we'll drink Take the other week for ex- come up with a topic for the pa- advantageous for all involved to cor- name in the upper right hand ourselves into believing it's the ample. Working for a turn-i- n time per. Planning decisively, my part- allow the veil of deceit to remain ner to give myself a false sense of weekend" parties. that has already been extended, it ners in crime and I make our next between the student I seem to be accomplishment. When the profes- all-nigh- Mark my word, as long as is 4 a.m. and at this point I have move: we can't pull an ter and the student I am. But the truth sor finally sees me turn in my pa- they keep Gund open 24 hours resolved to create a new Kenyon without cigarettes, itjust wouldn't is, I wonder if my professors don't per looking all bedraggled and they'll be inebriates wandering in magazine, helped write a letter of be the same. Well, not being ones already know. It might be nice weary, she will probably think I've' at ungodly hours trying to make protest to Entertainment Magazine to skirt our collegiate duty, we hop and a little self --justifying to see just ended a marathon of analyti- sense out of some 19th century for their criticism of Christina in the car and pay the night shift at one of them buying a cheese ball cal thinking and in-dep- th textual philosopher and emailing profes- Ricci's physique, decided that the Mount Vernon Kroger a visit at Kroger at 5 a.m. though, just research because I'm such a per- sors questions about it most of the authors I've been read- Unfortunately we get slightly around the time I'm supposed to fectionist that I had to revise my Some may say I just work best ing either had really perverse sex carried away, and Katie comes out get my grade back.

Horn artist wants credit for sculpture Kenyon women defend

While I was looking through tioned in conjunction with this I hope that in the future, if last week's issue, I came upon photograph. This is simply un- your photographers or subjects for Peirce table arrangment something that I find very upset- professional. photographs want to use art as a ting. In the photograph The Horn, even though it is a prop, they get the artist's permis- "The arrangement of the friends they might not other- accompanying the article on The student run organization, is still a sion first, or at the absolute least, tables in Peirce facilitates this wise see in the course of a day. Healers taken by Megan Buhr, gallery, and work in the gallery they credit the artist for the work. harassment of women students." Part of the fun of the Great Hall one of my sculptures that was on should be treated with respect. On I also hope that other artists who As two female students who is that if you sit long enough display in The Horn Gallery top of that, in the photograph there decide to cUsplay their work in the walk down the center aisle of over a meal practically every trailer is right in the middle. I is a shoulder strap slung on the Horn gallery do not have their Peirce at least three times a day, student will walk by you at have nothing against the band or sculpture itself. It is hard for me to work receive the same kind of the complaints raised in the 1998 some point. In dining rooms the Collegian, but, my permis- believe that fellow users of the mistreatment and disrespect that senior seminar in women's and with circular tables such as sion to photograph this piece was Horn's space have such little re- mine did. gender studies petition are news Upper Dempsey this type of so- not requested, in addition to gard for others' hard work and to us. In a year and half of at- cialization usually does not oc- which, nowhere is my name men property. -- Ben Rush .'99 tending Kenyon we have never cur to the same extent as it does felt uncomfortable walking in the Great Hall. down the "catwalk" in the Great The college should not have Student offers idea for Greek voting Hall. In addition, during our to cater to the insecurities of a meals we frequently sit near the select group on campus. If walk- The debate currently going of them, and thus would be simi- ters that relate to Greek life. Any "frat tables" and have never ing through the Great Hall on over the restructuring of Sen- lar to the situation in the United vote which would effect Greek life heard statements degrading to causes this much discomfort to ate and Student Council is a States prior to the American Revo- would be voted on by the Greek women or even any mention of any given individual there are somewhat controversial topic. lution. This would be a cause of Council Representative. In all passing females. alternatives, such as walking Everyone has an opinion, so much grumbling. Another choice other matters, the Greek Rep Changing the seating arrange- through Upper Dempsey. It is a here's mine. I can see both sides would be Greek autonomy, which would have a voice, but no vote. ment of Peirce would effectively shame that some of our female of this argument, and I see three could lead to a growth in Greek This would allow the Greeks to change the atmosphere that makes colleagues are so insecure that possible actions and two that power that some may view as dan- represent themselves, while not the Great Hall so much a part of they are unable to walk through would be fair to everyone. gerous. taking representation away from the Kenyon community and expe- a public area without feeling Taking away the Greek vote The third possible solution is the student body as a whole. But rience. Meals at Kenyon are not uncomfortable. is an option, but seems unjust in a compromise similar to the cur- that's just my humble opinion. only a time for eating but are a time my opinion, since the body ruling rent system. The Greek vote would for socializing. Walking down the - Liz Fleming '01 them would have no representation still be in place, but only in mat - Kris Cheney '02 center aisle, a student can see many Linzey Powers '01

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Tyler Bohm 8 The Kenyon Couf gian FEATURES Thursday, February 25, 1999 New group seeks spiritual unity through retreat

BY MAGGIE BAVA but a personal retreat," said pointed out that it "makes your StaffWriter Heatherman. relationships with people at Smydra said, "One of the home closer too." The 30 year old retreat organi- reasons we're starting Kairos The founding members first zation, Kairos, has made its way to is because ... it unifies people presented their ideas to the Board Kenyon via a group of students from different backgrounds and of Campus Ministries this year, aimed at fullfilling some of the perspectives more than any other and according to leaders, seemed campus's spiritual needs. The retreat we know of." The found- very enthusiastic and open to founding members of Kenyon' s ' J" . r ing members believe the benefits the concept. Kairos organization are Trisha of the Kairos experience will So far the group has sent

all-camp- Heatherman ails '99 us and sophomores e-m- in-format- extend beyond the members of offering ion Mike Floyd, Liz Miller, Dave the retreat. about Kairos and Smydra and Leah Sokolofski. The According to its mission encouraging participation in the group is planning one retreat this " ; f; j statement, "Kairos will bring a retreat. There are still place- year, to 9-1- 1, take place April sense of unity to the Kenyon ments available for the retreat, and plans ultimately to lead two campus ... The various activities but the cost of attendance is still four-da- y retreats per year. of Kairos not only help the re- being determined. Student organized and led, Miranda Shafcr treat members to realize the Kairos members are very en-thusias- tic Kairos ' Kenyon Kairos founders Leah Sokolofski '01, Dave Smydra '01, and Trisha mission statement claims inherent value in themselves and about sharing the Heatherman '99. it is "very appropriate for young those around them, but also en- Kairos experience with Kenyon adults because college is a very as a Jesuit Catholic retreat, but is best friends was an atheist, but courages them to express this students, as they believe Kairos, transitional stage in life. Kairos now applied to any religion or no he's also one of the biggest sup- appreciation to others, fostering as its mission statement explains,

to the self-confiden- aims help members of the religion at all. "Some sort of porters of the retreat I've ever the creation of an open, positive "promotes the ce retreat gain a sense of where they spirituality makes it ideal," said met," Smydra said. All five of environment on campus." and personal drive that is cha- are and the direction in which Heatherman, yet involvement in the students who wish to bring It is "a fantastic opportunity racteristic of leaders." they are headed." the organization does not require the Kairos experience to Kenyon to study yourself for a while and "None of us know of anyone A Greek word, Kairos means religious affiliation. were exposed to it in high school. get to know the other people who hasn't loved the retreat," said "the Lord's time." Kairos began "In high school one of my "It's not only a spiritual retreat, really well," said Smydra. Miller Smydra. Students make art an adventure for Wiggin Street kids lery, a student led will BY MICHELLE SANTANGELO session about what work. This is a very gallery This year Con- fun, Senior StaffWriter events. the three dimensional exhibit, versations are being run as part of yellow walls and different col- Art Adventures is an organi- a class's curriculum, so they de- ored household items," said Cook. zation run by Kenyon students that cided to maintain their gallery "I think it's hard for kids to works to introduce the children of connection in another way. make the jump from things that Wiggin Street Elementary to the "I was a gallery assistant they use everyday to art," said contemporary art exhibited in Olin and did docent work in the Con- Hurley. "That's the hardest thing Art Gallery. Although a class of versations in the Gallery," said ... the conceptual discussion of nearly 20 elementary school stu- Cook. "We've been involved in what art is, and keeping them from dents in a small room with valuable the gallery last year and this year. touching the things, too." artwork may sound like a road to Dan Younger Director of Olin In cases where the exhibit is disaster, Art Adventures manages Art Gallery asked if we were more abstract, the volunteers try to make it work. interested in being co-leaders to focus on color, form and tex- "The program has been in ex- for Art Adventures." ture. "We're directly relating what istence for a while," said co-leader Classes from Wiggin Street they see to what they know," said f V - - leader Megan Cook '99. "It's es- are brought individually to the Cook. "We simplify the message. zj sentially kindergarten through fifth gallery. One or two volunteers For the people who are participat- ' V grade that has been participating. walk down to the school and ing it's a really amazing Our goal is to create this educa- give a short talk on what they are experience as well." i - - r.-- 4 tional experience by a creative going to see and give the ground The members of Art Adventures ' means." rules for behavior. Three to four are also considering the idea of a "It's just to get the community volunteers will supervise a class follow-upprogra- m for the elemen- more aware of the gallery and of while in the gallery. tary school students to send the exhibits that go through it," Cook said, "The hardest volunteers into the classrooms said co-leader Karen Hurley '00. thing is trying to explain the art with planned art projects. "We didn't think that was some- on a level that a first grader can Cook and Hurley also plan to thing that had to be really understand. How can you talk expand the program to the Mount structured." about this? How can you make Vernon Middle and High School Cook and Hurley share lead- this art accessible to children?" this semester. "We're hoping we ership in the program and are The first expedition of the can do that at least once during assisted by about 13 other volun- year will be to Karen Snouffer's the semester," said Cook. "That way the volunteer can, too, step it Megan Buhr teers. Both were involved in last Ordinary Vanities exhibit. "This Renee Celiberti '00 leads an Art Adventures class in Olin Art a up a level intellectually." year's Conversations in the Gal exhibit is great example of Gallery.

D ANDOM L J OMENTS v What are you looking forward '1 to most about spring break? Caiti Crum '00 Amy Shapiro'02 Adam Bange '01 Dan Nickerson '00 I'm looking forward to Going to visit my friend !'m looking forward to Going bowling with my perusing the red light dis- at Drew University. going some place warm great aunt trict in Amsterdam. like Panama City.

Photos by Sara Shea Thursday, February 25, 1999 FEATURES The Kenton Collegian 9 ASHES sparks environmental action

BY MEHERET BIRRU April 18-2- 5. The Kenyon commu- StaffWriter nity will be invited to participate in ty numerous environmental activi- activi- Kenyon's environmental ties, including a clean-u- p of an st group, ASHES has been busy ASHES-maintaine- d section high- year focusing on issues like way, a clean-u- p canoe trip down , recycling, reducing unnecessary the Kokosing River and a hike in : construction, energy cons- l1 campus ifltmatiHll p. i a state park. Other events will ervation and Knox County youth include a performance by envi- awareness about the environment. ronmental folk singer and a t ' Recent ASHES efforts have movie and discussion based on involved campus letter-writin- g an environmental theme. campaigns. So far the club has To fulfill all of these goals, written to help with the conserv- ASHES is looking for increased ation of the Arctic National Kenyon participation. Heritage Wildlife Refuge, the Phi "There is still a lot of work Phi Leh Beach in Thailand and to do, and ASHES needs more the redwood trees of California. hard-workin- g, committed stu- A coffeehouse hosted by ASHES n dents who are willing to put in earlier in the school year raised m the effort to further educate and funds for the Kenyon Center for instruct the campus and commu- Environmental Studies. Kelly Duke '01 and Meheret Birru '02, co-leaden of ASHES. Miranda Shafer nity," said Holman. "I've learned a great deal Help from the community is about environmental issues," said always appreciated. "Anyone is ASHES co-president Melissa ASHES has many more and to write letters. Wooster," said secretary Kelly welcome j ust to show up and help Holman '99, and "ASHES has plans for the semester, including "We are trying to collabo- - Duke '01. us with a project or to become a been an important part of my coll- joint efforts with other colleges rate specifically with other ASHES also has an extensive member and help out with plan ege experience and education." and universities to raise funds colleges in the area-name- ly aLuvuyusipiaiiiicuiLHtxuujacuvitylistplannedforEarthWeek,yycck, ning,ning," saiusaid UUKe.Duke. Committee says club Spitfire of a Speaker, Timothy Shutt not worth hill of beans eye BY HEATHER GRIGSBY "I try to make contact BY SARAH GELMAN . StaffWriter and talk with and welcome in StaffWriter 'I like Jelly Beans. If some sense everyone in the From sports announcing to class ... The other thing I try to "Unite Kenyon. Spread the people want to pass out masquerading as Elvis for do is to make the questions I beans," read the all-student e-m- ail free jelly beans, that ' ; : a Philander' s Phling, Associate . am talking really and sent by Solomon Smilack '02 - about Professor of English and LPHS, truly present and alive. I really few weeks ago regarding his new would be lovely,' Timothy Shutt is a familiar face do believe that liberal arts is, organization, the Jelly Bean Ad- here on the Hill. Though Shutt finally, the pursuit of wisdom dicts Society. JBAS was started Leah Sokolofski '01 graduated from Yale University, and trying to learn how to live by Smilack this semester and is and received his doctorate from and I am happy to have the described by him as "a philan- the University of Virginia, Ohio chance to know as mjany stu- thropic group dedicated to spread- Ben Cake '01. seemed to be the place for him. dents as possible," said Shutt. ing free jelly beans to the Kenyon Smilack began distributing "When I saw that kenyon When he is not in the class- campus." jelly beans since October after re- had a position available, I was room, Shutt pursues one of his The JBAS was recently de- ceiving a package from his brother delighted. I did not myself go to Timothy Shutt other areas of interest, sports nied recognition as a club by the shortly after orientation ended. The a small college, but since I so would carry them around Philo on announcing. Shutt announces Business and Finance Commit- package contained cookies, cake, much enjoyed working with stu- my shoulders," said Shutt. Indeed, primarily for swimming and tee due to the abundance of clubs and a few pounds of jelly beans. dents,- I thought that Kenyon he explained, eight of his students football, but has also been in- at Kenyon. "I agree with the Knowing he could not eat all of the would be one of the best pos- did turn their papers in early and volved with soccer, volleyball Business and Finance Commit- food himself, Smilack began giving sible places for me to teach," one of these took Shutt up on his and lacrosse announcing. tee that the majority of students out the food in Gund Dormitory. said Shutt. offer. Shutt announced for last on campus feel the number of or- "Of all the food, jelly beans were Shutt' s free time is often Besides his sheer energy, stu- year's NCAA Division III ganizations is excessive," said by far the most popular," said spent with campus and commu- dents are engaged by his theatrical Women's National Swimming student council treasurer and Smilack. nity activities. Shutt travels style, his enthusiasm for teaching and Diving Championships and head of the BFC, Nels According to Smilack, giving extensively with the Office of and his caring personality. will be heading to Miami of Christiansen '01. "There are out food seems to bring people to- Alumni and Parent Relations to "Having a teacher not afraid Ohio to announce for the plenty of organizations on cam- gether and it was a good way for him speak at events from San Diego to jump up on desks, yell ques- women's nationals and to Min- pus to involve yourself in if you to meet other people after the initial to Philadelphia. His next alumni tions, or quote passages in Old neapolis to announce for the men want to better the well-bein- g of our introductions during First Year Ori- event will be in Chicago speak- English does a great deal to make over spring break. students," Christiansen said, speak- entation. ing at the Annual Regional me interested in what I am read- Shutt' s 40 year involve- ing to the humanitarian aspect of the Since the beginning ofthe year, Association Dinner. ing, and furthermore, keeps me ment in swimming, from club. Smilack has spent around $100 on Jo Usher, associate director engaged in the class and the dis- Ail-Americ- an to coach, gives Students' reactions have been jellybeans. He organized the JBAS of alumni and parent relations cussion," said Jessen Book '01. him wide background of expe- mixed. '"Unfortunately, I think more to spread jelly beans to the entire said, "We love having himtravel "Shutt' s enthusiasm for the rience to draw from in people would rather just passively campus. Benjamin Locke, associ- with us because he is a great material he teaches is infectious. announcing. accept free jelly beans than get ac- ate professor ofmusic, serves as the club," said spokesperson for the college." His remarkable knowledge of al- "Dr. Shutt is an amazing tively involved in the organization's faculty advisor, Shutt is known among the most everyone in his classes' announcer," said swimmer JBAS member Caleb Wilson '02. and admits to having a "sweet student body for his charisma in hometowns makes students feel Andreana Prichard '01. Leah Sokolofski '01 said, "I like tooth." The society has about and out of the classroom. The special, welcomed and impor- "It is entertaining to listen Jelly Beans. If people want to pass fifty active members who meet stories of his motivational tac- tant ... His theatrical teaching to him announce our meets, he out free jelly beans, that would be weekly to get jelly beans to dis- lovely." tics and enthusiastic teaching style always gives students some-thin- g knows so much about the sport tribute and talk about future

re-to- denial of recognition as a everfts. style are told and ld among to draw on in those that he is able to enlighten the The the Kenyon community. One moments of memory lapse dur- audience and even us some- club is supported by most students. The future plans for the JBAS

car-jryi- ng think the JBAS should get fundraisers, such as confirmed tale refers to his ing' exams. Who wouldn't times, on the ins and outs of the "I don't include ajelly f students around on his remember him standing on the races. He computes splits times school funding, because it's not like bean casino or ajelly bean tasting I shoulders. tabletop in Philo or acting out within the races in his head and they're producing anything. They're contest Smilack plans on ordering "I told them the class if the attack style of Beowulf?" said can predict competitors final a lot like a frat, only instead ofdrink- Jelly Belly jelly beans from a they got their papers in early, I Beth Walkenhorst '01. times to the second." ing beer they eat jelly beans," said bulk distributor in Chicago. 10 The Kenyon Collegian Thursday, February 25,y$ 1 ""FfffTTPf IFlWT TPS

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Got Hijinx? Contact Dean Simakis at simakiskkenyon.edu Thursday, February 25, 1999 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Kenton Collegian KCES displays work of art competition winners

BY CRISTIN MCCORMICK StaffWriter

The winners ofthe 1999 Envi ronmental Center Art Show are Anneka Lenssen '00 and sopho mores Hannah Burroughs, Fritz Horstman and Sara Shea. Their paintings are on display at the Kenyon Center for Environmental Studies, along with the other en trants' work. Located on Laymon Road, and open from 9 ajn. to 4 pjn., the exhibit will be open to the public until the end of March. Judges for this year's show were the three KCES Board of Trustee members, Florence Short, vo V v :- - KCES Student Manager Michelle Santangello '99, Visiting Profes- Art Karen Snouffer and sor of "Autumn Forest" by Sara Shea '01 Untided by Hannah Burroughs'01 Co-Direc- tor of the KCES Inese Sharp. 1 The four winning pieces of this year's show will join the per- .- -j manently displayed works that were purchased from last year's v.. winners, Jennifer Snyder '98 and " '-JT.- - "' - - - B ' sophomores Jason Krome and t.: "it r '

"- , - Gerald Slevin. . i - . . ' J - j Anne and Jeff Robinson, two ' T 'v"' - KCES Board of Trustee members, donated money tomake the center' s if permanent exhibit possible.

. - - " - 1- - , ' ... t . t V - ' t. 1 V What: Art Exhibit When: 9 a.m.- - 4 p.m. "Roll Away" by Fritz Horstman '01 daily Where: KCES . i i A . . "Road to Kenyon" by Annelca Lenssen '00 Installation artist speaks tonight

Columbus-base- d installation the twenty-first International Sao artist Ann Hamilton, who is known Paulo (Brazil) Bienal (1991). Her

n i. YORK for her tactile, sensory work, will What: Art lecture by-An- work has been included in such NEW prestigious surveys of contempo- JWmik (JHlKvJrKAU 1 speak tonight at 7:30 in Higley COLLEGE Auditorium. Her talk, which is free Hamilton rary art as "Longing and B elonging: and open to the public, is part of a When: Tonight, 7:30 From the Faraway Nearby" and week-lon- g residency, during which the inaugural exhibition of SITE A Healthy Investment she will work closely with stu- Where: Higley Santa Fe in New Mexico (1995); Your Future dents and lecture in various classes Auditorium "About Place: Recent Art of the in in the art and art history depart- Americas" (the Seventy-Sixt-h ments. domesticity and its production. American. Exhibition) at the Art If you're looking to continue your education with an advanced Working with Kenyon stu- Hamilton enlists hundreds of Institute of Chicago(1995); degree in health care, consider New York Chiropractic College. dents, Hamilton will explore the hands in the production of her col- Sonsbeek 93 at Amhem, the Neth- It's a solid choice and a wise investment in your future. use ofvideo as a medium in instal- laborative installations. erlands (1993); and the Carnegie lation art, concepts of creativity Her work is frequently cited International 1991 at the Carnegie NYCC: Boasts a curriculum with an excellent balance among the and the process of installation art for the enormous quantities ofcom- Museum ofArt in Pittsburgh, Penn- Art, Science, and Philosophy of Chiropractic. and reflections on alternative mon materials used, such as sylvania (1991-92- ). Employs talented and diverse faculty. spaces museum in the 750,000 pennies, 3,000 ears of Hamilton has exhibited at the versus the art Features modern, state-of-the-- facilities. Museum of Contemporary Art in exhibition of contemporary art. corn, 14,000 human and animal Is a fully residential campus located on 286 acres. Mu- One of the most renowned teeth and 47 ,000neatly foldedblue Los Angeles; the Hirshhom Is conveniently located in the scenic Finger Lakes region contemporary artists in America, uniforms. seum and Sculpture Garden in of Central New York. Hamilton is the 1999 U.S. repre- Hamilton has been variously Washington D.C.; the Walker Art sentative to the prestigious Venice described as a multimedia artist Center in Minneapolis; the Power New York Chiropractic College ' gi- Plant in Toronto; the Dia Center Biennale art exhibit. She is one of whose performances are set in 2360 Route 89 Seneca Falls, NY 13148-080- 0 Museum of the recipients the environments, an for the Arts and the 315568-308- 7 youngest of gantic Phone: 800234-NYC- C (6922) Fax: Modem Art in New York City; the performance E-ma- MacArthur Foundation's "genius" installation artist and il: enrolnownycc.edu large-scal- e Caja in awards. artist and a sculptor of Fundacion Pensiones Website: www.nycc.edu Critics often comment on the theatrical tableaux. Madrid; the Tate Gallery in visceral, emotional effect that During the course of her ca- Liverpool, England; and the Visit with a NYCC representative: strikes viewers upon entering reer, Hamilton has participated in Stedelijk Van Abbemusem in Sunday, March 7, 1999 1:00pm - 4:00pm Hamilton's constructed environ- more than 60 solo and group exhi- Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Westin Great Southern Hotel Columbus, Ohio in the third Hamilton's residency at ments. Scholars respond to the bitions. She participated Light refreshments to be served. by the De- Kenyon sponsored 800-234-69- Con- is 22 profound political content of the Lyon (France) Biennale of Please RSVP by February 26 to Art History work with its examination of is- temporary Art (1995-96- ) and partment of Art and or email enrolnownycc.edu sues such as labor and represented the United States at and the Olin Art Gallery. i I

1 Kenyon Collegian 2 The ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, February 25, 1999 'A Funny Thing' happens in Bolton theater KMT brings musical theater to Bolton stage for the first time in eight-year history with 'fast-pace- d, frenetic comedy'

BY BETH WALKENHORST til ScaffWriter What: A Funny Thing A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, this year's Happened on the Kenyon Musical Theater produc- Way to the Forum tion, will be the first musical to be performed in Bolton Theater. Its When: Tomorrow, 8:30 tiirse performances, tomorrow at p.m. and Saturday 8:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sun- day 8 p.m., will be "an evening of and Sunday, 8 p.m. entertainment," said Jared Saltman Where: Bolton Theater '00, a lead performer. The performance will be free of charge, but a character who he said is the "pawn $1 donation is J I.- K'-- requested. of everyone onstage." V. ftT Tt" V7 .,, ,ni - k "I have the most incredible "If you like sex, if you like cast," said Sarah Hart '01, the raucous'comedy, you should come show' s director. "They are so well-suit- ed see this show," Bishop said.

for their roles, we knew from "I'm not making any prom- I . firstread-throug- h I i 'AyA the that we had a ises," said Rachel Kelly '00, the if J great show." production stage manager, but li Fifteen of the 18 cast mem- Trevor could show up in drag." bers are in campus music groups, a This rumor was corroborated by - ...... statistic which bodes well for this James Kinney '01, who plays :ja-- y Jifi-T-r-T- ?--: "T.'Ti C''r;'-- . weekend's performance. Lycus, the owner of the courte-

., - " 1 A 1 Funny Thing Happened on sans. "All the girls wear pants and n n II llll l nil i r inwuii.....!..,. il li Ill Iiwni imiiiiiimiiii in the Way to the Forum is a musical, all the guys wear skirts that's butalso a"fast paced, frenetic com- what I've heard." edy written by a playwright who's The dancing was choreo- never written anything bad in his graphed by Jenny Lawton '01, who Megan Buhr Charlie Walsh, Trevor Biship, Saltman and Fry and first-year students Zak Rose and life," said Charlie Walsh '00, who also choreographed last year's Juniors Jared Poppy Brendan Griffin perform in A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum. performs and serves as vocal coach musical theater senior thesis by for the production. Ellen Cemiglia '98. ing the 10 member band which The play was written by Burt "While my primary role has consists of students and some fac- Shevelove and Larry Gelbert with been to give movement to the cour- ulty. music and lyrics by Stephen tesans," said Lawton, "I've gotten The cast is very excited about offers reading having the opportunity to Poet Sondheim. to work with the entire group as perform this KMT musical on the The show is set in ancient well." year's Poet Jeffrey Harrison will Rome. The plot involves A Bolton stage. This will be the first m to the slave For Funny Thing Happened read from his work at 8 p.m. on km Pseudolus, Saltman, Way time in KMT' s eight years ofexist- played by who on the to the Forum Lawton Sunday in Peirce Lounge. What: Jeffrey ence that they will have "real lights, is offered freedom by his master used "dance styles mirroring clas- Harrison's first book of Hero (Walsh) Pseudolus wins a real set, a real stage ... real if sic musical theater movement," she poems, The Singing Under- Harrison poetry the an for" whores," said Kinney. love of already "spoken said. "I try to incorporate a broad neath, was selected for the (Melissa Also included in the cast: Erich reading courtesan Philia Brobeck range of movement styles with the National Poetry Series in 1987 '02) for his master. courtesans is Kurschat 99, Ken Schultz '00, each dynamically and published in 1988. His sec- When: Sunday, 8 p.m. Poppy Fry '00, who sophomores Devon de Mayo and plays different, from jazz to modern to ond book, Signs of Arrival, Hero' s mother, said in reference to Lauren Newhouse and first-year Where: Peirce even a bit of acrobatics." appeared in 1996. His poems her character, "I'm the bitch." She students Mia Clark, Brendan Grif- "The choreography looks have appeared in such literary Lounge added that "there is a lot sex and great," Hart, fin, Hutchi Hancock, Adam Sapp, of said "Lawton really magazines as the Kenyon Re- stupidity." Marta Roberts, Zak Rose and knows how to take a song and fit it view, New Republic, New University, the University of Trevor Bishop is the pro- with is to Celsea Wurster. '00 movement that fun watch Yorker, Paris Review, Poetry Iowa and Stanford University, "If laughter is the key to com- ducer of the show, president of and propels the action." and Yale Review. wnere he held a Wallace E. edy," said Griffin, "Forum will KMT and plays the part of The musical director is Maria Among his honors are the Stegner Fellowship, Harrison - open the door." Hysterium, an exceedingly manic Fiorelli '99, who will be conduct- Amy Lowell Traveling Poetry holds the Roger F. Murray Chair Scholarship, fellowships from in Creative Writing at Phillips the National Endowment for Academy in Andover, Massa- laid-bac- the Arts and the Ingram Merrill chusetts. Kokes offer k concert Foundation, and the Peter I.B. Sponsored by the offices of Lav an Younger Poets Award the President and the Associate from the Academy of Ameri- Provost, Harrison's reading at BY SARAH HART said Cotton, referring to Walsh's can Poets. Kenyon is free and open to the Senior StafFWriter acting and coaching duties for A What: Kokosingers Funny Thing Happened on the Way Educated at Columbia public. The Kokosingers present a to the Forum see article, p. 12. short, laid-bac-k evening of acapella winter concert Cotton feels that the group has music tomorrow at 7 in Rosse Hall. When: Tomorrow, 7 p.m. greatly matured as a result of their HAVE YOU Including rock and roll, blues, three-wee- k winter tour along the pop, oldies, funk, barbershop, soul Where: Rosse Hall East Coast. "It' s about the commu- STREAKED DOWN and a touch of hip-h-op from such nity," he said. artists as the O'Jays, Bonnie Raitt, concert is a little more laid back Walsh feels the real attraction PATH Sly and the Family Stones and this is no different this time of the concert lies elsewhere. "Matt MIDDLE Howard Jones, the Kokes promise around." Beason '99 will probably per- TODAY ? their usual a cappella excellence Cotton, usually the assistant form his last sultry swivel of his with a more relaxed setting. musical director, will be filling in sensuous, sexy sides." From Old Kenyon to Bexley, whatever "This is a sitting around the as musical director for Walsh in For those of you planning to 'happens day or night, the Collegian fireside concert," said Charlie this concert attend the concert Cotton said "We Walsh '00. "The songs have a "He's officially in charge will start selling tickets tomorrow, will expose you to Kenyon and all its slower feel to them. And we'll be the man for this show," said Walsh. which are required to leave our colorful characters. wearing white shirts instead of "If anything, I have tried to concert. Please don't come if you blus." direct similarly to Charlie I'm don't have one, as you will be Ben Cotton '01 agrees with just taking over while he gets his required to sit in Rosse until Sulxrlbetoday'! Walsh, 'Traditionally, the winter musical theater out of his system," Thursday, February 25, 1999 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Kenton Collegian Kenyon concert band performs with MVNC band

BY KATE ALLEN lit' jt StaffWriter What: Concert band For its first concert of the se- joint concert with 53-mem- mester, the ber Kenyon MVNC Symphonic College Concert band will perform if jr. UC" Wind Ensemble at the R.R Hodges Memorial Chapel on the Mount Vernon When: Tonight, 8 p.m. . 14" 4-- ?'" Nazarene College campus. The Where: R.R. Hodges f concert, beginning at 8 pjn. to- Chapel on MVNC night "is a combined effort with the MVNC Symphonic Winds," campus said Assistant Professor of Music Dane Heuchemer, who directs the Normally the band has a con- ensemble. cert at the end of each semester, The combined band will per- but this year it has been decided to form two works. The first is apiece perform earlier. The band will have by William Walton called "Crown another concert with the Chamber Imperial," and the second will be a Singers in Rosse Auditorium on piece by Gustav Hoist called April 17. "Mars" from The Planets. Alice McCunn '99, who has Heuchemer will be conducting the been with the band since she came latter while Dave Eaton of MVNC to Kenyon, feels that "it is defi- will be conducting the former. nitely more difficult to do a concert Kate Bennett The Kenyon band will play earlier rather than later." one piece on its own, written by The group has had only had Flutists Anne Krier '99, Alice McGunn '99 and JadaTwedt '01 and trumpet players Malea Hoepf '01, juniors Nancy Bloomer-Deusse- n entitled four rehearsals to prepare for this Ryan Depew and Charlie Walsh, Maarisha Stawiski '99 and Llewelyn Jones '01 prepare for a concert band "Voyage of Christopher Colum- performance. McCunn said "there performance last semester. The band 1 plays its first concert of the semeseter tonight. bus." There will be several student were doubts as to whether or not '00 said "we're always up for a has fun doing it," said Mclntyre. lege Concert band is prepared to soloists for this piece including, we would be ready so early, but good challenge." Hoyt said of her seventh se- exhibit its talents tonight Kim Tsaousis '02 (euphonium), people will be impressed when they The Kenyon College Concert mester playing with the band, "it' s Brent Shank '01 said of his Becky Hoyt 99 (oboe), Anne hear this concert." band attracts students as well as fun as well as musically time in the band, "it is quite chal- Swain '01 (clarinet), Brent Shank Even though it is hard work to community members, with a vari- lenging, but I see fame and fortune '0 1 (saxophone), and Ryan Depew prepare for a show with difficult ety of musical talents and abilities. . With a lot of hard work and in my future." '00 (trumpet). and complex music, Erin Mclntyre "Everyone plays their best and determination, the Kenyon Col Controversial choreopoem deals with women's issues

abuse." what we're trying to get at with this show." BY SARAH HART sexism, racism and drug a controversial play," said Myers, "This is a show dealing with stereo- Senior StaffWriter "It's j What: For Colored Girls who "but that's one of the reasons we're excited types," said Hines, "and in order to deal with "Something different" is the idea be-hind about doing it." stereotypes, you have to address them." Stage Femmes' performance ofNtozake have Considered Suicide I The characters in the play are repre- Hines said she has always liked this Shange's choreopoem, For Colored Girls When the Rainbow is Enuf sented by colors. Lady in Red is played by show, but wasn't sure of a venue in which it who have Considered SuicideWhen the Hilary Ervin '01 , Orange by Anna Hargrave could be presented. After speaking with

Rainbow is Enuf, according to co-direct- ors When: Tonight, 8 p.m., '02, Yellow by Ibby Reilly '02, Green by Myers, the two discovered that Stage first-ye- and would ar students Lauren Hines and Shayla Aleka Kostouros '01, Blue by Ericka Prahl Femmes already had the scripts tomorrow, 9 p.m. r Myers. The show will be performed tonight '00, Purple by Alissa Clark '99 and Brown produce the show. ' at 8 and tomorrow at 9 in Gund Commons. Where: Gund Commons by Kaliis Smith '01. Comparing the show to be presented on Admission is $1. "We've encountered different race is- Thursday with the original vision, Hines "It isn't like anything this campus is The work was originally written as a sues by choosing not to cast all black women said, "It's actually really close to what we used to in terms of straight drama," said series ofpoems, which Shange realized were as this show is traditionally done," said envisioned. It's been really challenging, but Hines. all interrelated. Hines. the actresses have gone along with us on a The concept of the choreopoem is that The similar stories all described the "We've had to redefine what colored lot of crazy ideas. I think they'll do a great it is not a play, not Aristotelian and there is lives of women and the issues surrounding means in terms of this show," said Myers. job." not a plot Instead, it is what Myers de- them. "Each of us is colored by the experiences we Myers added, "We had a vision. It's scribed as an "abstract use ofword to describe Hines and Myers listed some of the go through in life. No one can be white taken a long time to get there, but I think it' s real events." issues touched upon by the play as "rape, because we've all lived. That's basically really close to what we imagined."

ing Lisa Kudrow) and suspicious Sheriff relationship. He is sleeping with neighbor, Stonewall BY JAMES SHERIDAN Lovett). (Sigourney Weaver), while Wednesday, 10:15 p.m. Film Critic Tippett (Lyle Janey Carver Nominated for four Independent Spirit his wife pretends to ignore it. Their daugh- Higley Auditorium The Opposite of Sex Awards and completely snubbed by the ter Wendy (Christina Ricci) has also started Friday, 8 p.m. Academy Awards, The Opposite ofSex pro- to experiment sexually. All this is set against Stonewall is the story of the birth ofgay Higley Auditorium claims "You'll laugh, You'll cry, You'll be the backdrop of a tremendous ice storm activism. Director Nigel Finch died ofAIDS offended." It is one of the most inventive which blankets the town, adding to the sense while editing the picture and his passion for Christina Ricci's amazing performance and unusual films of the year. of danger and entrapment. storytelling comes across in the film. Stone- (remember her as Wednesday in TheAddams As the sexual revolution trickles down wall is the name of a bar in Greenwich Family"!) is just one of many reasons to see The Ice Storm into the suburbs, the wife-swappi- ng and Village. In 1969, the gay patrons openly Don Roos' latest film The Opposite ofSex. Saturday 8 p.m. crazy parties prove to have disastrous con- clashed with the gay-bashi- ng police ip a This summer's sleeper hit, it is the Higley Auditorium sequences for all involved. historical battle.

16-year-oldDedee- country story of white trash Truitt A traumatic and engaging film, The Ice Matty Dean (Fred Weller) is a (Ricci) and her adventures as she visits her In the 90s, director Ang Lee has crafted Storm is written by Rick Moody and James boy who arrives in New York City only to half-broth- well-mad- (Guillermo er Bill (Martin Donovan) in Indi- several e and polished master- Schamus. It received the Best Screenplay fall under the spell ofLaMiranda ana. The unapologetic and very promiscuous pieces: Sense and Sensibility, The Wedding award at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival but Diaz), aLatin drag queen. The story of their Dedee makes it clear from the start that this Banquet, and Eat Drink, Man Woman. His was virtually ignored by the Academy relationship and the fledgling gay" "rights is her side of the story: "I don't have a heart most recent film The Ice Storm is about the Awards. movement fills out the film. of gold and I don't grow one later, OK?" thawing of sexual attitudes in the small The late Chicago Tribune film critic Written by Rikki Beadle Blair and based

half-broth- Stonewall is a Besides seducing her er' s lover Connecticut town of New Cannaan in 1973. Gene Siskel declared The Ice Storm to be the on Martin Duberman's book, and faking a pregnancy, Dedee converses Kevin Kline and Joan Allen are Ben best film of 1997. It also stars Katie Holmes powerful look at an ignored section of with the bitter spinster Lucia (an outstand and Elena Hood, a couple with a rocky and Elijah Wood. 14 The Kenyon Collegian SPORTS Thursday, February 25, 1999 OFF THE HILL OiVMIWHS,' V,liiii;i ui:f Ltoiofcjr vilo) Not all professional Moises, parting is such sweet sorrow trip TT Pontt-o- l With. , Ainu nut Piiar,i . athletes are so bad tiium duuutniy lUUJva CUHipeilllVc BY among GEOFF LOOSE choice among baseball analvstsanalysts year,esT is luckyInrW that it didHiH notimt make StaffWriter to win Detroit Red Wings' star center the National League's the trade. These two players will Central Division, but this key have to stay healthy and put up The Houston Astros received Sergei Fedorov shows why injury makes the division much big numbers for the Astros to win some terrible news about their more competitive. the central this year. BY JEREMY SUHR Fedorov will be investing starting left fielder, Moises Alou, While the Astros will be with- Boasting the best pitching Senior Staff Columnist himself and his time in his Monday. Alou, a native of the Do- out the services ofAlou, it appears staff in the division, the Chicago charitable efforts as well. minican Republic, apparently fell that the team has enough talent in Cubs also have an improved When one hears the His newly created Sergei off of a treadmill during a work- the outfield to at least start the sea- chance to win the central division. words "professional athlete," Fedorov Foundation will out early this week. The Astros' son. Richard Hidalgo, the Astros' Also, the Cincinnati Reds, who often images of greedy, team form a partnership with Or doctors examined Alou yes- best young player, will in ill-tempe- start left have improved red themselves more spoiled, oafs are chards terday and found Children's Services, a that Moises tore y field. He hit over .300 last year, than-an- team in Major League the first to flash through one's nonprofit charity with a 30 the anterior cruciate ligament in his and should do a fine job in place baseball off-seaso- n, mind. To an extent, this repu- inhe should year history of assisting un left knee. This injury is serious in of Alou. tation is well deserved, as have a chance to contend now. derprivileged children and nature and may preclude Alou Houston, which almost traded demonstrated by Latrell This division appears to be the families in the Detroit area from playing at all in 1999. Hidalgo and Derek Bell to Toronto Sprewell's assault on his most competitive in baseball this Indeed, much of the reason Houston is the popular for Roger Clemens earlier this year. coach, Chris Webber's arrests Fedorov chose to involve for marijuana possession or himself with Orchards is be- recent labor-manageme- nt dif- cause of the opportunity to Lords pursue personal bests at ficulties in basketball and actually work with the kids. baseball. Fedorov's organization There are, of course, oc- will establish two new pro Ohio Northern indoor track meet casional exceptions to this grams, one of which, "Fedorov BY MELISSA HURLEY one 1500m in before the conference run even faster to trend, and they merit attention Scholars", will work to send score points in the AND DANA MONDO meet." 800m." and appreciation for serving disadvantaged teenagers to a Senior StaffWriten Snyder stated that his main Indeed, as shining exemplars in a pro- Michigan college. the entire squad is busy "re-acquain- fession dominated by greed intent at ONU was to become ted preparing for NCAC champion- Fedorov, who was born Traversing miles of flat, tree- and excess. One with faster racing to ships. With two more weeks of train- is Sergei and raised in Soviet Russia less countryside, the Lords indoor Fedorov, star work on speed for the 5000m." ing and one meet remaining, the (and defected track team migrated north Friday to Ken McNish '01 also scored Lords will concentrate on fine-tuni- ng center for the in 1990 to race at the Ohio Northern Univer- points for the Lords with a sixth their speed and strength to give Detroit Red play hockey in sity Invitational in Ada. Wings, whose 'Sergei Fedorov, place finish in the triple jump. Fly- stellar performances at the final meet the U.S.), un The team watched the film ing over 40'0.75," McNish proved that Snyder feels "determines the recent dona- whose recent derstands the "Chariots of Fire" for inspiration his competence in com- tion of his en- a field of success of the season." difficulties of during the long bus ride to ONU. tire $2 million donation of his petitive jumpers. Estranged distance runner a disadvan The non-flash- y training regimen salary to char- Although Snyder and McNish Michael Davis '00 predicts that the entire two million taged back and low-tec- h 1924 Paris Olympics ity stands as an were the only two Lords to score Kenyon community will notice odd ground and in the film seemed to one runner dollar salary to points at the meet, other team mem- happenings as the Lords approach apt reminder says that he reminiscent of Division III where bers showed promise in their events. the conference meet that not all charity stands as wants "to pro- people "run for the pure love the of John Jordan '99 and Jason Hill 99 "I think that over the next professional vide funds and sport." an apt reminder both improved in the 800m run. couple weeks leading up to confer- athletes are help brighter Armed with images of victory "I did the best I could in the ence championships you're going to avaricious that not all pro- students go to from the film, the Lords descended 800m," egoists. commented Jordan. "I have notice an enormous increase in the on the ONU sports complex with Of fessional athletes college positioned myself well as the indoor amount of pasta consumption at course, That's some a clear purpose: speed. are season comes to a close. It was nice meals for the men's track team. It's there those are avaricious thing I never Ryan Snyder '99 achieved to have Jason up there with me; oth- the little things like pasta at dinner critics who are I had, but "speed" with his second place finish erwise, it gets quick to con- egoists.' real lonesome." and washing your hands before a think it's very in the 1 500m His time 4:07.53 ma of Snyder singled out both Jordan meal these are tend that important are the things that and is particularly noteworthy as he should and Hill for their efforts. "I Fedorov's do-- . think going to help make this team suc- it's important have been slightly fatigued by bis nation is merely a some of the performances do indi- cessful," claims Davis. shallow to help those people out who record setting 5000m run the previ- display cate that the guys are getting ready Friday the Lords have one last of goodwill, perhaps have extraordinary ability but ous Saturday at Denison University. intended to for the conference meet. Both chance to decrease their times be- deflect criticism not the money to go to col- However, Snyder showed no fatigue Jordan and Hill ran faster than they fore the conference meet at the All-Come- rs for his lackluster season, lege." in a race that be ran merely "to get have all season, and they'll have to Meet hosted by Denison. which they say is a result of Fedorov's foundation also too much money and not plans to donate $91 match- enough hard work. And, given ing the number of his jersey that Fedorov is only midway for each goal his team scores The Organisation foi Tropical Studlei (OTS) and Dukt University through the second season of during the remainder of the sea- offer field-oriente- d, science his six-year con- enormous son. The money will then be Study in Gosta Rica based undergraduate semester tract, these critics have ample distributed among several local broad end summer programs ammunition. charities at the end of the sea- In Costa Rica. Student tun But before we condemn, son. credit hour in (topical ecology, perhaps we should look a environmental science and policy, While professional athletes field research methods, and iittle more closely. After all, may often deserve their bad Spanish language and culture. an't professional athletes do reputations, there are many anything a hands-o- n experter.tlal learning without exposing which don't, and before pass- a independent field projects themselves to a chorus of ing judgment on them as a a cultural Immersion criticism? whole we should stop every 1 a extended soys at remote ftek) site i home First of all, Fedorov's do- now and then and appreciate jUys a extensive travel so diverse tcosysiems nation isn't simply a bundle those exceptions. So, thank you of cash tossed thoughtlessly Sergei Fedorov, and may there fa fcracf appfctdoa rmraH, cercc into the coffers of charity; be more like you. OraantaMlon kjr1pfcal ttiMtw Out Uwv i aax-s- m

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M-N- nd it, im mhwuiSm (taJmlilp oJmtkm. mm m "aa fmvidiaf h i rm( iinjli km M MnlmovHi in At topin. ftngjay February 25, 1999 SPORTS The Kenyon Collegian 15 Lords basketball ends season with two losses

ing non-conference BY JOSH KREPON a victory over deserting the squad, put an exclama- AND PHIL SCULLY Washington and Jefferson and a loss tion point on the victory with a mon- StafTWriters to Earlham in their final home strous dunk and a verbal outburst di- game. rected towards the ex-Lor- d. Delong The Lords basketball team The Lords welcomed back finished the game with 16 boards

1 Co-capta- ijsdNo. seed College of Wooster former teammate Nate Luderer and and seven assists. in Shaka North Coast in the first round of the his Washington and Jefferson Presi- Smart '99 dished out a game high uhietic Conference tournament dents (5-1- 7) Friday night Luderer, nine assists. 89-5- Tuesday and fell to the Scots 9 who left Kenyon last year, could After an easy non-conference mend their season on a sour note, only watch as his Presidents were victory against the Presidents, the

1998-9- sea-c-m fiords finished the 9 defeated by a score of 82-6- 5. Lords had a more arduous task in with a 3-- 1 3 record in the NCAC Co-captain Joe Delong '99, taking on conference rival Earlham and a 5-- 20 record overall, follow clearly not happy with Luderer for College (7-- 9, 7-1- 5) Saturday. The Lords faltered in the second half and V' ,VL

fell to the Quakers 73-6- 3. The event also marked the final home game for Delong and Smart. With emotions running high, the Lords dominated play in the first I half and took a 10 point lead into 4 halftime. The lead grew to 15 in the early moments of the second half. However, the Jekyll and Hyde Lords completed the second half a step behind. Kenyon, as it has done much of the season, struggled after build- u ing a lead. The second 20 minutes were underscored by weak defen- r . . Kassie Schcrer sive rebounding and a myriad of Joe Delong '99 goes up for a shot in his final home game. turnovers, which led to the Lords' scored 73 points. We just didn't ex- into the ledgers of Kenyon basket- CV Waterloo. ecute at all. Our defensive chemis- ball. Delong and Smart will finish Kenyon had two stretches of of- try is a little bit off right now." their careers at Kenyon with places fensive vapor lock in the second half, Kenyon wasn't without oppor- in the top ten in numerous statisti- 3. putting themselves in a hole they tunities. Though Earlham almost cal categories. couldn't climb out of. The team man- handed the Lords the game with an Coach Richard Whitmore tink- aged to produce only 11 points in the abysmal first half, Kenyon squan- ered widi the lireup, using various sub- final 10 minutes of the game. Over that dered their second half chances en stitutions in the front court to try to

game-decidi- ng stretch, Earlham 's big route to being outscored 5 1-- 3 1 . The pressure the Quakers' big men, butwas men scored often while the Quakers' team had trouble containing the again unable to find the right chemis-tr- y. guards took advantage of suspect pe- Quakers in the second half despite The Lords continued their pattern rimeter defense. having effectively shut them down of jumping out to a big lead at home "Our defense is out of sync," in the first only to throw it away in the second said George Kambanis '02, who had The one silver lining in the half. There was no comeback and the Kauic Schcrer six minutes off the bench. "They game was the redoubtable seniors Lords' seniors left Tomsich Arena for

Ma Smart '99 fires a no-look pass against Earlham. didn't do anything special. They who continued to carve their names the last time with a loss. Lords put Case Western Reserve hockey on ice

Junkin goal. held them to only three goals when Junkin nets two At the 10:20 mark, Carrick it could have been much worse." goals, Horowitz fV. picked off a bad pass and scored Evan Lips '01 added, "The kick f feet out. A short saves he made down the stretch .,-- on a blast from 30 time later, Wilson struck gold with were things of beauty." stops K e ' 35 shots an unassisted goal for CWRU. Between the second and third "Wilson is pretty good," periods, Massie talked about his BY RYAN DEPEW - ' said Ben Kimmel '99. "And he's affinity for crashing into, the Senior StaffWriter .h i ,v . . i ' lick- r - S; a lot fun to play against, too." boards. "Man, I'm taking a . , J ; - i ' ;' , - of fun-fille- high- ing out there. I'm beating myself In a d, fast paced con Other second period to try test, the Lords of ice hockey de lights included Junkin's second up. This period, I'm going feated Case Western Reserve Uni goal of the night. He darted to stay on my feet."

7-- through the entire CWRU team The third period was rather versity 3 Friday night. Chris Junkin '99 notched two goals and before he was able to beat uneventful, though Stover, playing an uL. Wojtowicz up high. Olds and defense, flirted with brilliance at assist, and Kelsey Olds '99 i Blaire Modic '02 racked up one 10:40 to go. He intercepted a pass scored his team-leadin- g eighth

1 way down for in the victory. goal each, and Pat Cross '02 and took it all the a short-hand- "This was a big win for us passed in front of the net and Curt short-hande- d goal, the fifth ed r--3 Kenyon this sea- and I think that the whole team Reis '02 tapped it in up high for goal for gained a lot of confidence," said nn his first goal as a Lord. son. Wilson added CWRU's third game. 'amie Stover '99. "It was the "The team really had some goal before the end of the said that CWRU was a fust time all year that we were dynamic passes tonight. It was a Lewis opponent for his squad. "It able to gel and put together good show," said Horowitz, who good 35 38 Wojtowicz was a good win for the team. Passes; we also played a bit more stopped of shots. Though we were short a few key Pnysically than in previous Ryan Depew denied 25 of 32. Ted Pitney '01 slams his opponent into the boards against Denison he players, we were able to beat a James. It was good to see us fin When asked whether ish Horowitz's quality opponent. Case was cer- our checks and look out for Both were able to establish a con- the second period when Carrick wanted to comment on tainly no Denison, but they were each other on the ice." trolled style of game and with rela- found Bill Massie '01 streaking for play, captain Torrey Lewis '99 I his far above a team like Wooster." "Yeah, it was a lot of fun to tively few turnovers. Goaltender the net. Massie wove through traf- said, "No. Quite frankly, think Kenyon moves to 4-- 3 on the P'ay a classy organization like Jesse Horowitz '01 came up with fic and slipped a pass right in front ego is big enough. But seriously Case. now has some much It was a nice chanae from saves on all nine shots he faced in of Wojtowicz to Junkin, who tipped folks ... if we had a lesser goalie year and heading into" foe abusive style of Denison," the period, and his Case Western in the goal. Not to be outdone, in the net, the game would have needed momentum It their next contest, 9 p.m. Saturday mmented Josh Carrick '99. counterpart, Mike Wojtowicz, CWRU's Steve Gribar chipped in had a much different outcome. shoot-ou- in the Newark municipal ice rink The two teams started out saved ten of ten. a rebound off teammate Dan would have been a t the at department.-A- s it was, he against the Scots of Wooster. !yenly matched in the first period. It was only one minute into Wilson's shot 23 seconds after the scoring i ""TBlfTlitifgil

The Kenyon Collegian 16 SPORTS Thursday, February 25, 1999 Ladies advance in NCAC basketball tournament

Ladies whomp within one at 27-2- 6. Two free sending them to the final four0 throws by Schell put Kenyon up the tournament one, 28-2- 7, with 15:32 remaining in Earlham in last ttc wcicii i icauy lor lni$t 4 the game. be our last game," said Schell. With 6:23 left, Twedt home game put up "Yeah, it was a little scary ff another three, opening the Ladies' the first 15 minutes," agree BY SUSANNA OK lead to 46-4- 2, but the Red re- Dunmyer. "But it feels good. Re, StaffWriter sponded, and with a minute left good."

to play, the Ladies four point lead 'This was a great game for us a vic- Following first round was cut down to one. Fifteen sec- We've had so many close gamei tory over Denison in the North onds later, Denison took the lead, 11 wdi imauy uui iuiii to win, sar Coast Athletic Conference tour- 53-5- 2. Stephany Dunmyer '00 head coach Suzanne Helfam nament and a win in their last launched her third three-point- er of "And this is the time to do it."

game, rru T .1 : . 1 i 1 home the Kenyon the night with 20 seconds left in 1L1C LdUlCJ UdVCl iu UDl( (12-1- 2) 55-5- women's basketball team the game to put the Ladies up 3. Wesleyan University to take on tfc to the second round second-seede- advances A free throw from Becky d Tigers o;

to face the Wittenberg Tigers Comely '02 with three seconds left Wittenberg University Friday at 1 (19-6- ) at Ohio Northern Friday. clinched it for the Ladies, 56-5- 3, p.m. During the last home game of the season Saturday against the Hustlin' Quakers of Earlham Col- Sanford qualifies for lege, the Ladies said good-by- e to seniors Karen Schell and Brit Fairman. Both started in the game national championships as the Ladies took complete con- trol from the tip-of- f, amassing 10 Qualifier swim meet held at Case Western steals as the first half finished with a 35-2- 0 score. BY TIM GUIBORD '99 joined an already strong The second half was more of StaffWriter squad with an outstanding pe- the same, as the Ladies went rformance in the 100 yard ahead by 22 points. The Quak- This weekend, members of freestyle. She now joins 19 ers persisted, closing to within the Kenyon Lords and Ladies other women, both swimmers nine points with 12 minutes left swim teams traveled to Case West-e- m and divers, in the National to play, but it wasn't enough as ..' v Reserve University to partici- Championships which will take the Ladies captured the victory, pate in a last chance meet The pur- place March 11-1- 3 at Miami 65-5- 3. "I was happy for the win, pose of the meet was to give one University in Oxford, Ohio. Na- but sad that it was our last game Kassic Scherer final opportunity to make a Despite many strong pe- here," said Fairman. Karen Schell '99 boxes out two opponents at once against Earlham. tional qualifying standard in their rformances, the Lords were u- The win gave the Ladies the event Coach Jim Steen sent many nable to add anyone to their N- third-seede- season highs now sixth seed against the d Strong performances in the paint frustrate them by handing me swimmers whose ational squad. They stand Big Red of Denison in the from both Schell and Whitney the ball instead." were very close to their events' cut- with 16 men vying to bring first round of the NCAC tourna- Meno '01 kept the Ladies close, A closely fought battle en- off times, hoping to strengthen the home the 20th consecutive 111 ment Tuesday. In an extremely with Denison up 23-1- 9 at the sued in the second half as each two National Championship crown. The men's Division will tight first half, neither team half. "They were double team- team took turns holding a one-point squads. National Championships broke into double digit scoring ing Karen all night," said Meno. lead. Jada Twedt '01 sank a The Ladies saw one mem- be held March 18-2- 0 at the until nine minutes remained. "We took the opportunity to three-point- er to put the Ladies ber obtain a cut. Becky Sanford University of Minnesota. - Ladies race their way into Kenyon record books 4x400m relay team sets school indoor track record; Sharp becomes third Lady to run 5000m in under 19 minutes

meet for the women, and they girls in the conference. I think the BY CHARLIE PUGH WOMEN'S INDOOR RANKINGS Senior StaffWriter scored well. The 800m runners did team as a whole is becoming NCAC a very nice job as all four runners more confident also. Each meet The Kenyon women's indoor had season personal records which our team improves over the com- (rankings ofKenyon runners as ofTueday) - track team turned in another solid also included Katherine Kapo '02 petition." performance Friday at the Ohio (2:32) and Maureen Salmon '01 Breiner mentioned the suc- 55 METER 3000 METER Northern Invitational finishing (2:34)." cess of the 4x400m team and 13. Neitz 8.00 1. Sharp 10:50.22 sixth out of 11 teams. The meet "There was a mix-u- p though, Sharp. "I was very pleased with 21. Mondo 8.32 6. Breiner 11:21.40 was won by Ohio Northern Uni- as all Kenyon runners got put into the performances I saw this versity. the slow heat, but they ran ex- weekend. We had a number of 300 METER 5000 METER The weekend was high- tremely well as Shults won over- PR's, including Helen Veit '00 26. Scott 48.63 1. Sharp 18:56.10 lighted by several strong perfor- all and Rosser placed 4th in spite in the 400m and Ansley Scott 27. Vyrostic 48.69 13. Hurley 20:13.94 mances. Laura Shults '00 took of being in the slow heat," he con- in the high jump. You can't ask 29. Hall 48.72 first place in the 800m, and the tinued. "Sharp continues to im- for more than that. Ultimately, 4x400m team consisting of Erica press as she now becomes only the we want to be peaking in a 400 METER 4x200 METER RELAY Neitz '01, Dana Mondo '01, third Kenyon runner to break the week and a half, just in time for 5. Lynn 1:05.01 8. Kenyon 1:59.74 Gelsey Lynn '00 and Shults took 19:00 minute barrier for the indoor the championships." 10. Neitz 1:05.49 third in 4:17, establishing a new 5000m. The others to do so were Shults was equally opti- 28. Vyronska 1 : 1 1 .84 4x400 METER RELAY Kenyon record. NCAA All-America- ns Keri mistic in her assessment of the 30. Veit 1:12.24 4. Kenyon 4:17.11 Becky Rosser '02 took fourth in Schulte and Gretchen Baker." team. "It seems to me the team the 800m, and Molly Sharp '01 con- Scott seemed pleased with keeps improving every week, 800 METER DISTANCE MEDLEY. tinued her remarkable season, by tak- the team's effort. "Ohio Northern getting their times down. Also, 2. Shults 2:23.85 3. Kenyon 13:12.70 ing third in the 5000m. Ansley Scott added a lot of talent to the meet on I am glad that our 4x400m re- 7. Rosser 2:29.47 '02 took sixth in the high jump while Friday. Their runners really pushed lay team was able to break the 10. Kapo 2:32.15 Monica Lai '00 took fifth in the triple our girls. It was exciting to see school record. And I anticipate 14. Salmon 2:35.45 TRIPLE JUMP jump with a leap of 29' 11." Chris-- Molly Sharp shatter her previous that our relay will be able to bring 20. Salmon 2:38.64 13. Lai 296.5" in the North- even more at con- t, tine Breiner '99 took sixth record by racing an Ohio the time down 1500m. ern athlete. This meet really was a ference." 1500 METER HIGH JUMP Coach Duane Gomez remarked warmup for the conference meet. The Ladies next race is Fri- 5. Breiner 5:05.24 6. Scott 4'11.5" on his team's accomplishments, say- It made me more confident in my day at Denison University's All-Come- rs 23.Koska 5:46.14 16. Hall 4'2" ing, "Overall it was a very good ability to compete with the other Meet.