WHITTIER COLLEGE C O L L E G E SPORTS • Poet Pride! pr .• f W October 2,1997 At. '*..! Friday the Squirrel BPunked and the rest of the fcsil . The Van Burens crowd watched as uaker hope to make it the Poets stomped big with their all over the Stags ampus ska punk sound. on Saturday. OPINION TOPIC CAMP • O Say Can SAAOKING. You Sing? Professor of So it slowly kills us. So what? Religion Joe Price sang the National Students discuss the reasons for Anthem at a recent The Voice Of The Campus Since 1914 and against lighting up. Angels game.

Farley's Life Celebrated at Memorial The Spot Now Serves • MEMORIAL by Adam Pava Beer on Weekends QC Editor-in-Chief m THE SPOT tion of Budwciser and Bud Over 100 people gathered in Light, but The Spot can have the Upper Quad on the evening of by Berto Lopez any requested beer if the re­ Saturday, Sept. 27 to celebrate the QC Staff Writer quester pays for it in advance. life of junior Seth Farley, who died Bon Appetit is responsible on July 20th in an auto accident. The Spot has secured a beer for determining whether a pa­ Surrounded by 200 glowing lumi­ and wine license from the City tron is intoxicated or not and naries, mourners participated in an of Whittier and has begun to when to stop serving that per­ open microphone session and ex­ serve beer to of-age students on son. The following signs will be plored a gallery of Farley's art to Friday and Saturday from 4:00 used by employees to determine remember the dynamic student. Spraypainting furniture was one of the ways students ex­ p.m. to 12:00 a.m., or closing if a patron is becoming intoxi­ "We tried to reach all the sens­ pressed their emotions at Saturday's memorial. time. cated: inhibitions become re­ es at the memorial," said junior Photo Courtesy ol Jaime Wemett Student managers have been laxed, judgment is impaired, re­ Jaime Wemett, an organizer of the trained on alcohol policies and actions are affected, loss of co­ event. "We attempted to make it so houses the art department,where said. "I put turquoise footprints have received certification ordination and by examining the one could see, hear, smell, feel and Farley spent much of his time— underneath the chair ofhis desk. ;igh the statewide progiam pnysical appearance of the pa­ taste Seth." Along with the open- was used to display his artwork, Turquoise is the negative color of Alcohol Beverage Control tron. Once it has been deter­ microphone service and art gallery home video movies, photo albums, white flesh. I just thought it would (ABC). mined that a guest is intoxicat­ displaying Farley's work, the me­ and a separate room which senior be nice to imply that maybe Seth Wrist bands will be en­ ed, Bon Appetit will no longer morial featured the live band Viva Jeff Cain designed to simulate Far­ was there, in spirit anyway." forced, especially during nights serve alcohol to that individual. Malpache, an incense um in the ley's workspace. The room con­ The organizers also set up over when The Club is having activ­ Spot ManagcrCarlos Zamo­ Buddhist tradition, large boards tained school papers, home mov­ 30 pieces of furniture—mostly ities and there is more danger of ra said The Spot has been serv­ where visitors could write messag­ ies, artwork in progress, childhood chairs, painted white—stacked someone underage trying to ing beer sincethe first week of es to Seth and vegetarian pot-luck pictures and a chair that Seth had high in the Upper Quad for visitors "sneak a beer." This should not the semester and he hopes more and Middle-Eastern cuisine. painted. to spray paint and decorate with be a problem, Zamora said, people will become aware of According to another organizer "I wanted to make a space that messages. "Seth didn't think there "with the help of Campus Safe­ this new service. He would like of the memorial, junior Mike McK­ 1 thought would be able to create an was enough spray paint on cam­ ty we have had a positive out­ to see more students come in ennedy, "It was the embodiment of intimacy, a place where people pus," McKennedy explained. come thus far." with friends and enjoy a glass of Seth. I thought it was beautiful." could go in there by themselves Currently, there is a selec­ beer in The Spot's environment. The Wardman Gym—which and commune with Seth," Cain See MEMORIAL, page 6 Naylor Hall Renovation to be Completed by January 1998

• CAMPUS also receive cripple walls, which around January of next year. BUILDINGS will give it lateral support and a "I want to preserve [Naylor new drain line. Hall] and hope that no one [van­ The building is expected to dalizes] it," he added. by Dennis Soto have new seats for the lecture Naylor suffered damage dur­ QC Assoc. News Editor room, a new handicap ramp and ing the Whittier Narrows earth six units of air conditioning, as quake of 1987. It was later deter- The $1.5 million renovation well as cosmetic updates such as mind that the building's structure of Naylor Hall is set to be com­ exterior and interior painting and failed earthquake safety specifi­ pleted by Jan. 1, 1998, according window replacements. cations and so Naylor Hall was to the College's Project Manage­ When completed, Naylor Hall abandoned. ment Consultant Nelson Park. will house the Modern Language Aside from surviving the Whittier College's signature department, which is now located Whittier Narrows earthquake, "the building has been under construc­ on the first floor of Hoover Hall. building also survived the Long tion since last spring. Naylor was home to the Chem­ Beach earthquake of 1932," Park Peck/Jones Construction is istry department until 1987, fol­ mentioned. currently working on giving Nay­ lowed by the Art department until "The biggest difficulty [we lor a "seismic retrofit" which will it was transferred to the Wardman are having is] window replace­ bring the building up to earth­ Gym. ments and air conditioning," Park quake fitted requirements, ac­ The Ahmanson Foundation, Naylor Hall in its current state of construction. said. "We're trying [to reach the cording to Peck/Jones Superin­ who is in support of Naylor Hall's Jascha Kaykas-Wollt/QC Photo Editor January deadline] and if we make tendent Richard Pierce. This ret­ restoration, granted the money is the chairman of the company," added. it, we make it." rofit includes a new foundation, needed for the project. . stated Executive Director of De­ Parks said that the construc­ The cosmetic stage of the which will work to support the "It's not coincidental that Dick velopment, Jonathon Meer. "He tion is under a "very tight sched­ restoration is not scheduled to be cement wall designed to handle Deihl, the formal chairman of the was instrumental with putting us ule," but reassures that the completed until late November or earthquakes. The building will Board of Ahmanson Corporation in touch with the corporation," he project's completion will be early December.

ISSUE 5 - VOLUME 84 QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Once the pants went down, it became a trendy thing.

- Mike Muller, member of the Van Burens EDITORIAL • LETTERS • COMMENTARY please see Ska-ftcionados Van Burens Promise to Keep Pants On, pg. 10

EDITORIAL LETTERS

A Final Farewell xour Guide Cleans Mickey's Image So much has already been said about Seth Far­ ley's full life and untimely death, but we feel the Dear Editor— are Annual Passholders. This changes things a bit, doesn't service held in his memory last Saturday also it? Your article gave the impression that it was your first deserves some ink. Those who contributed to its This letter is in regard to Mr. Steele and Mr. Pava's visit. production should be commended and thanked. feature article in the Sept. 11 edition of The Quaker Finally, Disneyland is supposed to be fake, an illu­ For those who missed it, all we can say is that Campus. I worked this past summer as a tour guide at the sion, a three dimensional movie of sorts. It is a place it was a beautiful gesture; not one of us can think "happiest place on earth." where one can go to escape from everyday reality. of an aspect of the service that was not appropri­ I was disappointed when I read your article regarding Shame on you for contradicting yourselves by de­ ate to his personality. The memorial consisted the trip to Disneyland and thought I should clear things up grading the image of something you have bought into for of colorful people saying colorful things about a with the readers. an entire year. Respectfully, colorful guy. It involved Seth's art, a home First, the admission price for adults is $36, not $39. movie he made about an avocado, music, can­ Second, you failed to mention the fact that both of you —Todd Anthony Hopkins, senior dles, incense, spray paint and the opportunity for many modes of expression. As we all know, Seth was a large supporter of open speech—we witnessed it in the lower quad every Free Speech Friday last year. There­ I Get a Real Kick Out of Jews fore, the open microphone at his memorial was not just in the Quaker tradition, but in the spirit Meanwhile, back at shut, the rabbi puts on his or her of Seth. The microphone was used by many as a Join Me, finest robes, the congregation's ladies don their finest hats public outlet for anecdotes, poems, tributes and and the catering service prepares its finest neuroses. A songs. lucky volunteer is called up to the bimah to blow through Additionally, there was a board open to all in Won't Yon? a ram's horn, thus producing funny bathroom noises. attendance on which they could write a mes­ Remember, these bathroom noises have ritual meaning! sage, draw a picture or express themselves in Elizabeth Fruedenthal All these things happened last night and will happen any way they chose. The large number of entries again today to make sure we all understand the importance left in all colors upon the clean, white paper was of our "high holy days." „• . . striking; adults left stories, sayings and state­ If you pay close attention, you'll notice an interesting ments, while a child in attendance—who could Sure, you've heard Adam Sandler recite the names of connection between "high" holy days, and Rastafarian- not yet write— drew pictures. famous show business Jews, but have you ever sincerely ism's pervasive use of our Star of David. Yes, the defining There were no limitations set and no codes of explored the concept of Jewish identity? link between Jews and Africans is not slavery in foreign propriety to adhere to. Everything, from the You might mistake Fairfax Chasidic boys for ska- countries. It's marijuana. Woody Allen essay read aloud to the two or punks, or perhaps you're sophisticated enough to under­ We've got to honor the Hebrew new year somehow. three dogs running rampant around the upper stand that every Jewish boy must talk like Jerry Seinfeld Nine days from now, we get to celebrate Yom Kippur, quad (where the service was held) was in the for his barmitzvah. (Every girl, of course, must imperson­ which is not (it's time you knew the truth) "The Day of spirit of humor and freedom that Seth promoted. ate either Barbara herself or Mike Meyers impersonating Atonement." Rather, Yom Kippur is the "The Day of The memorial visibly moved every person in Barbara.) Still, most goyim don't have the chutzpah to Smelly Canned Fish." Of course, Jews don't get to eat the attendance; it provided a therapeutic forum in differentiate a davening dybbuk from a schlepping schle- smelly canned fish until after sunset. They first must fast which both close friends and acquaintances could miel. for 24 hours so they don't get too conceited about how celebrate Seth's life and mourn his death as they Judaism trivia is useful for the next nine days, as this much money they've made in Hollywood this year. chose. Still, those of us who expected to cele­ period marks the holiest time in the Jewish year. For the Rosh Hashannah has its origins in harvest festivities. brate his life ended up crying and those who next week and a half all devout Jews ought to be wearing One traditional food is apples and honey, symbolic of the expected to mourn were a little surprised at how white and clearing up financialdebts . Those Jews without promise of a sweet and plentiful new year after the summer often we found ourselves laughing. financial debts, along with those who are not devout, are harvest. Another traditional food is, of course, the blood of We have no doubt that Seth would have required by Jewish law to mock their culture in front of Christian babies. In times of drought, some Jews will settle approved of the community self-expression that film or television cameras. for the blood of Islamic babies. was displayed on Saturday. The people in atten­ These vain attempts at mainstream acceptance require Generally, the spirit of the law is more important than dance were as diverse as their public utterances, a warm-up act: the synagogue's cantor (from the Latin the letter of the law. As long as Jews, especially in secular their writings and Seth himself. It's very likely word for "one who bakes Christian babies' blood into his/ America, remember to torture other monotheistic reli­ that, if Seth had designed a memorial service, her ritual bread,") traditionally performs a stand-up com­ gions, our millenia of victimization might one day be his was the way he would have done it. edy routine based around the theme of self-deprecation. avenged.

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2 October 2,1997 Whittier College • Opinions • Quaker Campus Deiplte fte Mountain of I&fomiaticM TAmi C o Metaiis SmdWrag, Ii 3 ilJJ G on tin n £.3. V/hy? by Michael S. Bonocora monoxide is killingus. So you can QC Guest Columnist step down off your podium and stop preaching to us about all the risks to our health. We are not moking is a disgusting hab­ ignorant, we're addicted. it. Everyone knows how bad it is, but the number of S Jovi Candelaria is a junior smokers keeps increases every day. majoring in English. With luck, the federal efforts to deter smoking will begin a down­ "It's simple. They "Some people do by Shawn Fitzpatrick ward swing. don't stop be­ QC Guest Columnist I believe when smokers say drugs, some drink cause they are that they want to stop, but cannot ... I just smoke a ould there possibly be a because of the addiction. My only addicted. It's sad, lot. It gets me more vile, more revolting answer to that is that they must not but some people through college. C habit than smoking? I want to quit bad enough. They really enjoy the I think the only think not. Let us consider this always seem to find some excuse loathsome offense which some to light up again. For example, rich tobacco fla­ reason I would simply call a habit: it is arguably they need a cigarette in the morn­ vor .. . the only quit would be to one of the worst things that one ing, they need a cigarette after thing is, they are boycott the worst can do to jus or her body— it work and after sex and they need a killing themselves capitalistic insti­ infringes on the oxygenic rights cigarette when they are drunk or of decent, innocent bystanders when they are depressed. The list while they enjoy tution, the tobac­ and, in short, it stinks. goes on and on. The fact is smok­ the taste." co industry." If we were to ponder the ail­ ers are weak. They have no will ments which smoking causes for power. Ryan Colberg is a junior majoring in Physical Mike McKennedy is a junior in the Whittier just a moment, I'm quite sure that Yes, I do understand the pow­ Education and Recreation. any individual with even a portion er of addiction. However, one must Scholars Program. of a functional brain can see that tell their body to get up, get a they are many. cigarette, put it in their mouth and findings confirm: •The American Cancer Society: few cigarettes among friends, no Among them are lung cancel, light it. The person must make a •smoking causes atherosclerosis 1-800-227-2345 big deal. It's not like you need to heart disease, circulatory disor­ conscious decision to smoke, so which leads to heart attacks and •Whittier Presbyterian Intercom­ smoke. Then that one every once ders, emphysema, yellowed teeth, how about making a conscious strokes munity Hospital: 698-0811 Ext. in a while turns into one everyday, halitosis and a reduction of viable decision not to pick up that next •tobacco decreases blood flow and 2580 then one after every meal, until sperm cells in men, as well as dry cigarette? If you do decide to pick interferes with oxygen transport •Whittier College Counseling you find yourself lighting up be­ and flaky skin, ingrown toenails, up that cigarette, why not put a gun throughout the body Center: Ext. 4239 fore breakfast or just as you step premature ejaculation, split ends, in your mouth and pull the trigger. •nicotine constricts the peripheral •Whittier College Health Center: out of shower. jaundice, scarlet fever, diabetes The end result is the same and it is and cardiac blood vessels Ext. 4400 You don't even get the same mellitus, genital warts, measles, a much quicker and less painful •smoking increases blood pres­ joy or buzz out of it anymore; mumps, malaria, muscular dys- way at that. sure and heart rate Leah Seatt&r is the Director of you've gotten so used to it that trophy, osteogenesis imperfecta, In all seriousness, however, I •individuals who smoke have Student Health Services. you're not even aware of the smell tennis elbow, hypothermia, hy- don' t know why smokers continue more respiratory tract infections following you around wherever perbilirubenemia, hypercholester­ despite the stockpile of facts against and heart attacks by Jovi Candelaria you go. It becomes so much a part olemia, hyperactivity, A.D.D., it. I once asked someone why they •individuals who smoke take long­ QC Guest Columnist of you that an empty or tense P.M.S.,P.T.S.D., carbuncles, bar­ smoke. They told me it calmed er to heal from injuries and re­ feeling starts to build up when you nacles, dyslexia, dyptheria* delu­ them down, relaxed them and made quire more days off of work each lackened lungs, shortness haven't had one in a long time. sions of grandeur, nearsighted­ them feel good. I hate to say it, but year for illness of breath, coughing at­ Then comes the moment of re­ ness, appendicitis, lactose intol­ erance, yeast infections, chapped that's the addiction talking. Try •smoking causes cancer. tacks in the early morning lease as you light up that cancer B lips, hair lips, headaches, herpes, doing something that will divert Why do people continue to hours... ahhh—the joys of being stick, take in a long drag and let all homosexuality and most impor­ your attention from that urge. smoke? Although the risks are a smoker! The smell clinging to the frustrations of your day out. tantly, anthrax. The bottom line is that human written on the packages, people our hair, our clothes and our breath The stimulation of nicotine con­ beings have the ability to make continue to believe "it won't hap­ is easily neglected in a thick smoky quers all the research done to prove Need I even go into the social, decisions. I have seen what addic­ pen to me." Once the friends who haze feeding this neverending it's deadly effects. political and economical ills of tion is. I have seen it all around me, started smoking with you are no craving. Cigarettes are just like any oth­ smoking? It goes without saying yet I have not given in simply longer around, it's too late to stop It's been called a form of so­ er drug; we know it's hurting us that smoking was the primary fac­ because I know that it is evil. Tell —you're hooked. cializing, a relaxation method and but we don't feel any of that. All tor leading to the fall of the Ro­ me which is smarter—man or a How do you stop a habit you a stress reliever. It suppresses the we experience is pleasure. Since man Empire as well as the foi tner "stick of cancer." no longer wish to participate in? appetite for all you dieters and the bad effects don't come until Soviet Republic. Inhaling the fumes from a roll The best success is achieved when tastes good after any meal. And later, we will keep on smoking I have no doubt that the dia­ of paper filled with "God knows you are motivated to change your nothing goes better with a caramel and telling ourselves that we'll bolical Adolph Hitler performed what" never appealedto me. Ihave behavior. Ceasing to smoke takes mocha! quit before it gets too bad. his inhumane actions due to his much sympathy for those who enormous energy and effort. The Everyone is prone but not ev­ You don't wake up one day over-exposure to second hand have, somehow, started this terri­ development of coping responses eryone chooses to take the plunge and decide that you want to de­ smoke as a child. ble habit. I just wish the best of to prevent the "urge to smoke" into the world of the smoker. It's pend on cigarettes every hour of Additionally, you would be a luck to those who do eventually from becoming "the act of smok­ not a happy place to be but it is every day ofyour life. Onceyou're moronic ignoramus if you failed work up the courage, strength and ing" is required. definitely stable and consistent. hooked it's almost impossible to to see the correlation between will-power to quit. Methods such as behavior Your addiction never changes, quit. I don't go through one day smoking and America's currint modification and group support only the way you view it. without thinking, "I should quit, national debt, Watergate, the high Michael Bonocora is a fresh­ are beneficial for some individu­ At first it's a choice to light up this is bad for me, this will be my freshman dropout rate in colleges. man majoring in Biochemistry. als. Some programs also include „ thatfirstcigarette,thereasonsrang- last one." all drive-by shootings and, of chemical agents which help to ing from plain boredom, to "all It's not something I'm proud course, locusts. by Leah J. Seatter wean your body from the addic­ my friends smoke," to extreme ofit'sjustsomethingldo. Every­ Ridiculous'/ Yes, by all means, QC Guest Columnist tive effects of the substance. depression. Smoking serves as an day I think about quitting, but the but not any more so than bitching Many things in life are okay to escape, -especially for those who alternative is so much easier. I say about someone smoking in your n this day of "multiperspec- do in moderation. Smoking is not don't want to bother with prob­ that I'll quit after graduation, as if presence or preaching to them that tive analysis" and emphasis one of them—regardless of your lems. With every exhaling breath some magic time clock will go off smoking is bad for their health. Ion "relative" as opposed to individual perspective. There is you blow away those little things and poof I'll stop smoking. We are all adults here, and we "absolute" truths, we cannot for­ not a "safe" number of cigarettes that get you down. Soon that choice The endless comments and need not be told what is and is not get that there are scientific truths that can be smoked. Any amount becomes an addiction. scare tactics that non-smokers use good for us. Hey, here's an idea: if which still hold true and are not of smoking has risks—physical, You'll smoke during a study to persuade us to quit simply filter you don't like the smoke, leave respectors of an individual's per­ psychosocial and financial. break or maybe at that party in through our Marlboro heads. the area from which the smoke is ception. There are several resources between shots. The thought oflung "You're gonna die! Smoking originating. Smoking kills. Regardless of available to help you stop smok­ cancer shifts back and forth with­ kills!" First, let's get things your "take" on it, it is harmful to ing if you are determined to do so in your mind, but you convince straight: smokers are not stupid. Shawn Fitzpatrick is a senior your body. Research and medical and would like some help: yourself that you're just having a We know that inhaling carbon majoring in English.

October 2,1997 3 Whittier College • NEWS • Quaker Campus Class of '57 Donates $500,000 for On-Campus Alumni House national • DONATION by Jodi Homrod news QC Staff Writer

Lennon's F.B.I. Files to be Made Public Whittier College's class of Under pressure from a U.C. Irvine professor, a judge ordered 1957 gave almost $500,000 to John Lennon's F.B.I, files to be made public. The 40 documents the College to be used for the turned over by the F.B.I, account for all but ten of the total formation of an alumni house on documents. Most of the memos describe Lennon's efforts on campus at their 40th reunion on behalf of an organization that planned to protest at the Repub­ Sept. 5. "This is the largest class lican National Convention of 1972. Lennon gave $75,000 that gift in Whittier College's history year to help form the Election Year Strategy Information Cen­ by far," Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Mark Bis- ter. The judicial battle will go on to determine if the F.B.I, will tricky said. have to release the remaining documents and the blacked out "Obviously this class cares a portions of those already released. lot about this college to give this kind of money," he continued. I.R.S. Under Attack The class gift, which was The I.R.S. is under attack by a Senate Committee for what may raised by donations from the be an illegal and immoral use of the agency's power. Witnesses members of the class, will be testifying against the agency claimed that they were hounded by applied to the formation of an agents and forced to pay taxes that were not theirs. One woman alumni house as decided by the Reunion Class Gift Committee. testified that she has been badgered by the I.R.S. since 1983 with This building, might include of­ Roverta Garrett Veloz presents a check to President Ash. liens being put against her house and her ruined credit. The fices for the Alumni Relations Photo Courtesy ol Christine Nelson hearings come as part of a plan to either restructure the tax and rooms upstairs where alum­ bureau or do away with it completely. ni "can stay on campus for rea­ September. Currently, four '57 class sonable rates," said Director of The visit included tours of members serve on the Board of Civil Rights Suit Filed Against F.B.I. Agents Alumni Relations Christine Nel­ the campus and its renovations, Trustees: William H. "Mo" A ninth circuit court of appeals has cleared the way for a civil son, who attended the event. brunche, and presenting of Marumoto, who was awarded rights suit against F.B.I, agents involved in the Ruby Ridge "The exact shape and form alumni lifetime achievement the Lifetime Alumni Achieve­ shoot out. The court ruled the change in the "shoot-to-kill" that the alumni house will take awards to 11 individuals in the ment Award, Barbara Ondrasik policy from standard procedure as unconstitutional. Kevin on is still in the developmental class. Groce, Carole Martin Pickup, Harris, the man who filedth e suit, was wounded at the shoot-out stage," Bistricky said. This enthusiastic and self- and Roberta Garrett Veloz, who along with his friend Randy Weaver. Weaver's son and wife Approximately one forth of described unique class has been gave the money to endow the were killed. Harris is suing the agents involved for $ 10 million the class of '57, or '68 alumni, very involved with the College Garrett House in her parents' name. in restitutions. In 1993 the United States settled with Weaver for were on hand for the reunion in since graduation. the sum of $3.1 million. international MEETING NOTES news Council of Representatives Meeting • Sept. 29, 1997

El Nino Causes Fires in Indonesia I. Call to Order/Roll Call/Ap­ was approved by consensus. ministrative Committee. The rec­ Fires raged through Indonesia after a long drought caused by the proval of Minutes B. The Budget Committee rec­ ommendation was approved by con­ El Nino weather pattern. The fires were started by Indonesian A. The meeting was called to ommended that the funding request sensus. logging firms as they tried to clear land. Having scorched order at 7:15 p.m. made by Model United Nations be G. Kim Bartl recommended 750,000 acres of forest already, the fires are responsible for a B. All members were present tabled until all general budget re­ Tony Panetta and Shauna Rogers as cloud of smoke covering all of Indonesia and part of the except Sheila Ali and Liza Gersh­ quests are completed. This will en­ the non-C.O.R. members of the Stu­ man (excused) and Lee Ann Meti v- able the committee to determine avail­ dent Services Committee. The rec­ Philippines. The smog is raising temperatures in the area and ier (unexcused). able funds. ommendation was approved by con­ keeping it in a perpetual hazy twilight. Two people have died C. Quorum was established. C. The Budget Committee rec­ sensus. due to respiratory problems while others routinely endure days D. Mike Garabedian moved to ommended funding $740 of the S1100 H. Bartl recommended Molly with a pollution index of over 200. By comparison, levels in any approve the minutes from Sept. 22; requested by the French Club for the Tarleton and Jamie Stone as the non- U.S. city rarely go over the 100 mark. Nicole Jackson seconded the mo­ production of Samuel Beckett's The C.O.R. members of the Elections tion. The minutes were approved Last Real. Billy Pierro moved to ap­ Committee. The recommendation by consensus. prove the Budget Committee's rec­ was approved by consensus. British Nurses May Face Death ommendation; Josef Cross seconded 1. Vicky Yang moved to open Two British nurses who were found guilty in a Saudi Arabian II. President's Message the motion. The recommendation was the meeting; Andy Murphy second­ court of killing an Australian co-worker will be sentenced. A. Saryani thanked everyone approved by consensus. ed the motion. The meeting was Although the fates of the women have not been made public, who attended the C.O.R. retreat. It D. The Budget Committee rec­ opened by consensus. lawyers involved with the case say that one woman will receive was a very successful and produc­ ommended funding $600 out of the me death penalty. If the death penalty is sought it must be ratified tive weekend. C.O.R.'s focal points $770 requested by SOMA for the IV. Announcements for the semester were determined upcoming event to be held in The A. Inter-club meetings are held by two higher courts before it is sent to the king, who must then and committees were formed. Club. Arlene Blaza moved to approve on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. in the approve it. The death penalty in Saudi Arabia is administered the Budget Committee's recommen­ President's Dining Room. through public decapitation. III. Daily Calendar Consid­ dation; Garabedian seconded the mo­ B. Budget request forms are erations tion. The recommendation was ap­ due by Friday either to Lisa Rollins Embassy Swarming With Bugs A. The Budget Committee rec­ proved by consensus. or through on-campus mail. The U.S. Embassy building in Moscow is undergoing a $240 ommended that C.O.R. fund the E. Garabedian moved to close the C. Society information pages S200 requested by Sigma Tau Delta meeting due to the discussion of per­ are due by Friday. million remodeling job to remove Soviet listening devices. The for the purpose of sending Shawn sonnel issues; Renae Waestman sec­ devices were installed in the building by the Russian workers Fitzpatrick to the PLMA confer­ onded the motion. The meeting was V. Adjournment that built the structure 1979. U.S. spies discovered the bugs in ence. Jackson moved to approve closed by consensus. Garabedian moved to adjourn the wall during the building stages. Plans to counteract the bugs the Budget Committee's recom­ F. Karl Robinson recommended the meeting; Pierro seconded the were ineffective and the building was abandoned. The building mendation; Garabedian seconded Tony Boston and Stephanie Butler as motion. The meeting was adjourned the motion. The recommendation has stood unused for over ten years. the non-C.O.R. members of the Ad­ by consensus at 7:35 p.m.

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October 2,1997 Whittier College • NEWS • Quaker Campus Whittier Law School Thriving At

A Weekly List of Upcoming On-Campus Events New Orange County Location

French Club Make Wee Paris in Whittier • Law School Update

The French Club will meet on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 7:00 p.m. by Liz Valsamis to 8:30 p.m. at Hanover House, the building formerly known as QC News Editor Friday's. The French students on campus are the club's guests for the evening. Dinner will be served. Whittier Law School opened the doors to its new campus in Need to Skip the Country? Costa Mesa on Aug. 25, becom­ ing the only American Bar Asso­ There will be a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 4:30 p.m. in ciation (ABA) accredited law Science 103 for all students interested in studying abroad. The school in Orange County. meeting will address the nature of the program, its procedures, The new campus sits on 15 financial aid, and all the bureaucratic necessities. Information acres, three times the size of its old site in Hancock Park, Los about the Study Abroad program is also available in Redwood Angeles, which was approximate­ 103. The deadline to apply for the Spring semester is Wednes­ Whittier Law School's new Costa Mesa Campus. ly the size of the new library. The Photo Courtesy of Office of Communications day, Oct. 15. This meeting does not apply to those who wish to library contains 280,000 volumes 230 students. Total enrollment will Whittier was one of six accredited study in Denmark. A meeting will be held for that program in of legal case reviews which will be approximately 650 students law schools in the area. late October. be open to the public. with 28 full-time faculty and 28 The importance of receiving "They went all out," said Chris adjunct faculty. this recognition is that it assists Meet WALDO Mandarich, Whittier College grad­ "All our faculty came from law students in becoming a mem­ uate and first year Whitier Law Los Angeles. We retained every­ ber of the bar, although not secur­ The last in a series of workshops on using WALDO, the Bonnie School Student. "Everything is one," said Mike Netter, Manager ing them entrance. Being accept­ beautiful. It is a perfect facility for of Publications at Whittier Law ed means passing the bar exam, Bell Wardman Library's electronic catalog system will be held a law school. The classrooms. . . School. "Teaching anything isn't which a graduate from an ABA on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. All interested the parking and the library has all so much based on the facilities as accredited school can attempt any­ students should meet in Platner 202. The workshop will cover the books in the world. The loca­ it is on having quality faculty and where in the country. the use of WALDO, Online Britannica, Searchbank and First tion is good. It is just how I envi­ interested students." The criteria that a law school Search. sioned a law school to be. It is how Orange County was an attrac­ must meet in order to be accepted I envision a college to be. I have tive area because the School pen­ for accreditation is have a full- Christian Fellowship Meeting no complaints at all." etrates the area's law school mar­ time faculty, a certain number of A major factor that made the ket by being the only ABA ac­ volumes in the library and a cer­ tain academic caliber in its stu­ The Whittier College Christian Fellowship will hold its weekly move necessary was the number credited school in the area. This of students enrolled in the Law gives the school the edge needed dents. Whittier Law School was meeting on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7:00 p.m. in Hastings House. School. This number could not to compete in an area already oc­ first provisionally accredited in grow at the Hancock Park loca­ cupied by two law schools: West­ 1978, three years after it merged Bring Your Chopsticks tion due to the inadequacy of its ern State and Chapman. These with Whittier College. The Law size. At the new location, enroll­ two schools, although currently School then became fully accred­ Professor Feng-ying Ming wishes to invite all interested stu­ ment went up to 240 from the unaccredited, are seeking accred­ ited in 1985. The school will un­ dents to the Chinese Table cultural luncheons held each Friday previous year's entering class of itation. At its Los Angeles site, dergo a routine review in 1999. from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the President's Dining Room. For more information, call Professor Ming at Ext. 4388 or Felicia at Ext. 5193. Writer Comes to Garrett House Congratulations!

Accomplished novelist Clyde Egerton will be at Garrett House This is the 1997-98 Phonathon Staff! on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at noon. His works include Raney, Walking Across Egypt, Killer Diller and his newest, Where Trouble This group of prestigious callers are on their way to Sleeps. Egerton will speak about creative writing. For more earning $200,000 for all aspects of student life, including information, call Professor Joe Price at Ext. 4281. sports, clubs, Faculty Masters' programs, scholarships, Shout "Out" With ECHO and much, much more. Good luck to:

Eliminating Campus Homophobia (ECHO) will host an all-day festival in the Lower Quad on Wednesday, Oct. 8 for Coming Out Day. There will be a microphone for public use and an actual door to physically "come out."

Yearn to Learn?

Whittier College Tutoring Services provides students with free professor-recommended tutors. Tutors can be obtained by con­ tacting Heather at the Office of Learning Support Services on the second floor of Philadelphia House or by calling Ext. 4365.

H.S.A. Needs Volunteers

The Hispanic Student Association (H.S.A.) is looking for vol­ unteers to help plan El Dia de la Raza which will take place on Monday, Oct. 13. Volunteers are also needed to participate in the Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, Nov. 1. Artists, costume designers and puppet technicians are especially need­ (front row) Lucy Lin, Merideth Phifer, Jeremy Wang, Sonya Hernandez, Amy Shajary (second ed. Interested students should contact Kim Russo at Ext. 4828 row) Thomas Harper, Bede Hermosilo, Alex Katzen, Lee Ann Metivier, Bryan Atwater (third or Doreen O'Conner at Ext. 4431. row) Chantel Quade, Liz Rubalcaba, Jenn Perkins, Bert Dudley, Catherine Payne, Robert Information Compiled From Campus Sources Gonzales, Eyv Rios, Mala Williams (not pictured) Naomi Nunez, Diane Danoff, Ian Novotny by Carlos Estrada, QC Asst. News Editor Karl Robinson, Margaret Bacon, Mike Samiento, Tino Rimando.

October 2, 1997 J&SRA. Whittier College • NEWS • Quaker Campus Hoover and Science Classrooms Updated with Computers

• CAMPUS The Hoover building class­ BUILDINGS room, Room 100, is currently m under reconstruction. According to Manager of Campus Facilities by Demian Marenthal and Special Projects Dan Peter­ QC Staff Writer son, the room is scheduled to be completed in approximately two Rooms in both the Science weeks. Building and Hoover Hall have The room is planned to be been renovated with computers to refurnished with 100 to 150 new remain competitive with other chairs with connected folding institutions, according to Associ­ desks. In addition, a computer is ate Dean of Academic Affairs planned to be added in front of David J. Muller. the room for instructor use. The changes in Rooms 102 Like room 102 in the Science and 209 in the Science Building, Building, the computer is to be and Room 100 in Hoover Hall connected to an LCD projector. have been in planning for about a Moreover, a VCR is to be con­ year. The Science Building reno­ nected to the LCD, thereby en­ vations are complete; Hoover abling one to show videos onto 100—recently renamed the Lau- the new screen. Other additions trup-Ball Cinema—is scheduled include a new sound system with to be completed within two weeks. eight speakers and new lighting. Room 102 in the Science The room was funded by a building has been converted into Whittier College alumni and a a computer classroom with the The Lautrup-Ball Cinema should be completed in a few weeks. member of the Board of Trustees addition of 17 4400 Power Chad Nicholson / QC Asst. Photo Editor of Whittier College, Dolores Ball. Macintosh computers. Professors In honor of her, the room will be are able to instruct students on of the classroom. tal cost for the project was ap­ lege does not have enough mon­ named Lautrup-Ball Cinema, computer projects from a com­ The classroom has been re­ proximately $65,000. ey to build a new building with Lautrup being her maiden name. puter in the front of the class­ designed to allow three students The college felt a computer computer classrooms, one of the Commenting on both Room room. According to Muller, this to use each computer, in order to classroom was necessary, Muller existing classrooms had to be 102 in the Science building and computer is connected to an Liq­ agree with Whittier College's said, in order to remain up-to- chosen to be redesigned into a room 100 in Hoover, Muller said, uid Crystal Display (LCD) pro­ value on collaborative learning, date. computer classroom. Room 102 "I feel very excited about both jector mounted on the ceiling according to Muller. "Most institutions have at was chosen, according to Muller, of these spaces because we are which enables the images on the Other additions to Room 102 least one computer classroom," because it was a large enough really enhancing the education­ computer screen to be transferred are new carpet, tables and chairs. Muller said. space that "everyone could agree al experience for all our stu­ to another screen located in front According to Muller, the to­ He added that since the Col- upon." dents."

MEMORIAL morial, including Farley's New Professor Enriched by Vietnam continued from page 1 friends Melissa Onsted, Jed Gil­ christ ('97) and Shefali Desai "The memorial service was ('97). Whittier graduates Ruth • PROFILE completely new to Vietnam. In addition, the English language was to honor Seth, but it was also a Brodsley ('96) and Karen Man- so rarely spoken that the students way for the living to gather and ess ('95) reunited at the memori­ by Demian Marienthal were taught English in the morn­ acknowledge the loss we have al to sing a cappella. QC Staff Writer ing by other professors, while he experienced as a community," "Comingback to campus was and his colleagues had to teach Wemett said. difficult because everywhere I Dr. Steve Maclsaac, the new them in the afternoon through an "People who couldn't go up look, I see Seth," Onstad said. "I Assistant Professor of Political interpreter. to Sonora for the August funeral kept expecting him to show up Science at Whittier College, con­ Maclsaac said when he re­ really needed a way to deal with and help us fold chairs." ducted a traiping program in Ha­ turned to teach last year, Hanoi their grief," explained senior "I was deeply moved and noi Vietnam on international po­ had changed since his previous Elizabeth Freudenthal, who amazed by the unbridled outpour­ litical economy and development teaching experience there. Al­ helped organize the memorial. ing of emotion from all who at­ last year.He was on as an adjunct though still not as modern as the "I was so glad to help make that tended," Gilchrist said. "It was lecturer in the George Washing­ West, the market economy was so possible." wonderful to see and hear how ton University, PISA sponsored much more popular that some of The service began with Pro­ much Seth meant to us all." training program at the Institute his students had degrees in Eco­ fessor of Religion Joseph Price After the open-mic session, of International Relations. nomics. In addition, the students reading a poem, followed by an attendees were invited to visit the The program trains govern­ spoke English so well they did not invitation for anyone in atten­ Wardman Gym and a gallery of ment officials, such as the Minis­ need a translator. Moreover, many dance to use the microphone. Farley's work, compiled by As­ try of Foreign Affairs, on political of the students were younger than Steve Maclsaac conducted a This open-mic session lasted sociate Professor of Art Kim training program in Vietnam. over an hour, and was a tribute Russo and friends April Liu, economy. Its goal, according to the ones he taught in 1994. Liza Gershman / QC Asst. Photo Editor Maclsaac, is to introduce Western When asked what some of the to Free Speech Friday, which sophomore Jasmine van den Heu­ theories of teaching and learning: differences are between Vietnam­ Maclsaac became interested Farley coordinated and lead dur­ vel, senior Toni Amende and "These programs [are used] ese schools and American ones, in Asian politics when he attend­ ing his two years on campus. Cain. as seeds to bring in new theories," Maclsaac said, "The pace is much ed a class in college on the Chi­ Contributions included anec­ Along with these organizers, Maclsaac said. heavier than at American nese revolution. dotes by friends, faculty and and the ones previously men­ According to Maclsaac, Asia schools." Responding to why he chose family. Associate Professor of tioned, senior Ryan Brizendine, tends to emphasize facts and de­ According to him, the students to teach, he said, "I was once told English Charles Adams read junior Dawn Finley, junior liana tails more than theory and analy­ were accustomed to spending that professors were frustrated Farley's Whittier Scholars Pro­ Sol and senior Emma Varesio sis, while the West tends to do the eight to 10 hours a day in class, as actors who couldn't be [profes­ gram educational design essay, helped plan the event. Members opposite. Therefore, the program opposed to the mere three hours a sional] actors. So the classroom which included his philosophy of the college faculty and staff were also instrumental in mak­ alms to expose a Western style of day they were in the class he gave them the opportunity to per­ of life and future goals. Keith ing the memorial a reality, in­ teaching, involving emphasis on helped conduct. form. .. 1 enjoy working with the Farley, Seth's father, sang and cluding Dean of Students Susan thinking theoretically and analyt­ "We wanted them to do more students." played guitar as the final con­ Allen, President James L. Ash, ically, and classroom engagement outside work [in analysis], there­ When asked why he chose tributor. Jr., Professor of Foreign Lan­ by gaining experience in a more Whittier College, he said, "Whit­ "[Keith's] song really between teachers and students. guages Rafael Chabran, Director Western manner of learning," tier College ultimately chose me. touched me. The chorus—'Jesus The main reason for this dif­ of the Media Center Richard Maclsaac said. I was impressed with the student reduce me to love'—was so char­ ference, according to Maclsaac, Cheatham, Director of Residen­ involvement." acteristic of Seth," sophomore is due to the Vietnam's previous Maclsaac said the difference tial Life David Leonard, and Di­ .Gcial regime which prohibited between students at Whittier Col­ Maclsaac received his Ph.D. Anna Neese said. "The concept of being reduced to love is a rector of Counseling Services •¥estem influences. lege and the students whom he in Political Science from the Uni­ Jane Pames. When Maclsaac taught in lectured in Hanoi is that many of versity of Washington. His fields phrase that Seth himself could * itiQi in F994, he noticed the lack the students in Hanoi were older of studies are international rela­ have coined." Farley's artwork will be on 1 Western influence. According and had Master or Doctorate de­ tions, comparative politics and Many former Whittier stu- display in the Wardman Gym *o Mm, market economy was still grees. Asian politics. dents visited campus for the me- until Friday, Oct. 3.

October 2,1997 This Week C A M Next Week • Kali in 'da house • I'm quaking in my Have you been wondering why it's boots! hard to get out of bed in the morn­ Do you remember 7:42 a.m. Octo­ ing? Never fear, it's a much simpler ber 1, 1987? If not, then you must explanation than lack of sleep. Ac­ not be a Southern California native. cording to Jessie and Shawn, our If you're not sure what "The Big friendly copy editors, there is a much One" means, you'd better pick up deeper meaning to the hardships in some clues when we look at the life. Whittier Quake from 1987. Page 8

PEOPLE •• STUDENT INTEREST • COMMUNITY

ON THE WHITTIER CAMPUS by Bilal Shaw The Psychology Club: Martial Arts Club: The Newman Club: QC Staff Writer The Psychology Club is for anyone The Martial Arts Club promotes unity The Newman Club is a Catholic-affili­ with an interest in psychology, not just of mind and body. The club is open to ated group which works to bring together The International Club: psych majors. The club has regular discus­ anyone with an interest in learning the students who believe in the Catholic reli­ sions on abnormal psychology, takes field Oriental art of self-defense. gion, and non-Catholic students who are The International Club was founded trips to hospitals and museums and shows Many of the people in the club who are seeking for a higher level of relating. two years ago by. a group of Whittier Col­ movies at various times throughout the now purple and black belts started out as During the year they work on service lege students who believed that, through month. The club is interested in helping beginners. The club teaches self-disci­ projects for the community and hope to the club they could bring the world to students with their preparation for a career pline, various defensive techniques and expand their community service work this Whittier through its international students. in psychology, if that is where their inter­ helps in keeping the body fit. An instruc­ semester. They hold masses for students at The club provides opportunities for inter­ ests lie. tor from Pasadena regularly comes to teach 8:00 p.m. in the chapel every other Sunday. national students to get to know each other Valerie Martinez, senior Psychology classes. The group meets in Hastings House on and also gives American students a taste of major said, "The club helps Psychology Nicole Jackson, a senior Physical Ther­ Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. Their meetings usu­ foreign culture. seniors by preparing them for graduate apy major said, "Joining the club is a good ally consist of discussions about religious The club sponsored the Caribbean Dance school." way to relieve stress and get exercise." The issues and the stance that the Catholic faith last year, where everything was internation­ The Psychology Club meets in Men­ club meets on Wednesday afternoons at the takes on them. al, from the food to the music. The club denhall, Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., and any­ Athletic Center, in the dance room at 4:30 meets twice.a month on Wednesdays, at one is welcome to come. p.m. See CLUBS, page 8 5:30 p.m. in the Science Room 208. Students Organized! for Multicultural Awareness Price Sings Like an Angel in the Outfield

fSOMAJ: by Callie Batts and Brandy Quinn QC Guest Columnists SOMA was founded ten years ago by Whittier College students. It is a club that The last time Professor of Reli­ believes in promoting humanistic ideals, gious Studies Joe Price sang the na­ freedom of speech and expansion of politi­ tional anthem in front of the Texas cal ideas and issues. The organization works Rangers, Juan Gonzalez hit two home to prevent any kind of sexism, homophobia, runs and Nolan Ryan captured his final racism or classism. They are strongly op­ victory. posed to ethnocentrism and try to promote a On Sept. 26, history had a chance spirit of multicultural awareness. to repeat itself when the Rangers trav­ SOMA is very active and organizes elled to Anaheim Stadium to take on groups on campus. They have their own the Angels. Two problems—Nolan magazine called "The Scam," that anyone Ryan is now retired and Juan Gonzalez can submit articles for. could only muster one homerun. "This year we are starting a recycling But one thing remained constant— program, bringing the American Indian Price sang the national anthem with Movement (AIM) for Columbus Day, work­ pride and later energized the crowd ing with Food Not Bombs to feed the home­ with a spirited version of "Take Me less, bringing a Latino Theater Group to Out to the Ball Game" during the sev­ Price sings his heart out to thousands of adoring fans. campus to do a production of Freda Kah- enth-inning stretch. Piwto courtesy of foaratyQubn and Calfe Batfe lo's, bringing several speakers, celebrating This year, Price will celebrate 20 Kwamza with B.S.U. and we are doing an years of ball park singing. He made His ultimate dream is to sing in front his insights and comments about base­ entire month for the Diversidentity festival his debut in August of 1977 at Chica­ of the notoriously expressive crowd at ball during the evening. in March," senior Mike McKennedy, co- go's famed Comiskey Park and has New York's Yankee Stadium. Although the Angels lost the game discussion leader said. sang in 11 major league baseball sta­ A group of Whittier faculty and stu­ to the Rangers, the real star of the SOMA meets in the Garden Dining diums and a handful of minor league dents enthusiastically came out for the evening was Whittier College's OWE Room oh Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. parks since. game to support Price, and were treated to Dr. Price.

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Whittier College • CAMPUS LIFE • Quaker Campus Kali Ain't Wearing No G-String and Garters going on here? This is a pretty frightening that Marv is a freaky pervert! She has, howev­ Shawn Fitzpatrick Jessie Hawkins time, so brace yourself people. The last er, publicly humiliated him to no end. Albert thing we want to do is frighten anyone, but, has lost his job at NBC, lost any hope for his to be honest, we see the apocalypse com­ professional future and (we like to think) lost 1 ing. . . so if mud and toads start to rain any chance of having a functional relationship down from the sky, blood starts to drip with any woman—or man for that matter— from the eyes of innocent bystanders or ever again. (Haaaaaaa... huge sighs of relief.) ur Whiles , Whittier College decides to lower their With no money, no promise and no woman, his tuition rates, you'll know the end is near. victim has taken everything from him, save his Welcome, friends, to another turn Hindu goddess who straddles the line be­ By the way, if you happen to pass a fanged penis and left hand. Thus, it doesn't matter around the chopping block with Shawn tween nurturing mother and nefarious, mur­ woman with many arms sitting on a corpse whether or not she sticks it to him (so to speak). and Jessie. This week we'd like to ad­ derous bitch. Although we have a lot of with blood dripping from her tongue, that Only one thing remains to be said—he was dress a topic that no one else has wanted respect and admiration for Kali, we've gotta would be Kali—just smile, wave and keep wearing a G-string! Hmmm, I wonder if the G to touch with a ten foot pole. The Whit­ tell you that when we look at what this on truckin' baby. was lacy or silky? That's just kinky! tier College community is acting weird— semester has been like thus far, we are scared weird in a bad way. We tried to get this of what lies ahead. After all, this age is little observation onto the front page, the supposed to last 432,000 years. Need we tell Roy Lichtenstein, the pop artist who Lastly, from the L.A. Times, we recently staff editorial, the Campus Life Funny you that 432,000 years is a pretty long time? brought us "Masterpiece" and "Glass of learned the gender status of the 'leaders of the Box and the A&E Calendar, but even the Already, some very weird shit has been Milk" died on Monday at the age of 73. He world.' Our sorry-ass world, with 191 coun­ Sports section wasn't having any. In hitting the proverbial fan. In the month that was a bad-ass and deserves a moment of tries, only has four female heads of govern­ fact, it seems like nobody wanted to we have been here residence halls have silence so give it up. ment. We think this is a pretty pathetic situa­ contend with the fact that we are now turned into psycho wards. There have been tion. In an age where political correctness is in entering the age of Kali. But that's what more acts of irrationality and violence, vogue, where are the many strong females we're here for: to deal out all the news short tempers, suicide attempts, drunken Okay, on to Marv Albert. The voice of who should be found in the 'high offices?' that nobody wants to print. Service with brawls, people stalking each other and the Knicks is now the voice of back-biting, (For some reason, Kali keeps popping into our a severed head and a smile. strange supernatural occurrences than ever. panty-wearing sodomists. What is up with minds.) We believe it is time the world recog­ In case you don't know who Kali is, Just ask any resident of Wardman Hall. that? Albert's lawyer says it speaks vol­ nizes women as intelligent, strong and fully be forewarned that she is a complex char­ The weather has been unusually horrid. umes about the victim that she will not capable of heading a country. And no!, Marv acter; she's a very strong, domineering Even the football team is winning. What is pursue the battle against Albert. We say Albert in a G-string does not count!

CLUBS continued from page 7 AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE PRESENTS Richard M. Nixon Republican 4fr Club: !! The Nixon Club gets very involved with I! any Republican activities that occur on or around campus. They are in contact with people from Republican clubs at other col­ leges. They deal with political issues and LOVE AMID THE RUINS enjoy helping the Republican party during campaigns. This club meets in the President's Dining The Story of How Friends Helped Room on Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. European War Victims After World War II Jewish Student Union And Received the Nobel Prize for Peace (J.S.U.J:

The Jewish Student Union is made up of Jewish students, but the club is open to anyone who wants to learn more about Judaism. They The Nobel Prize j provide a place for Jewish students who do not have a place to go for the celebrating of holy- Peace Essay days. They are currently in the midst of cele­ brating Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashana, which Contest are the Jewish New Year and The Day of Attonement. They have an annual Seder din­ ner during Passover which is the biggest event oftheJ.S.U. First prize: $1OO I The club does not have a set meeting time, but students who are interested should contact Second prize, $75 Adam Pava, Ext. 5072 or Elizabeth Freudenthal at 698-4775. Third prize: $50. | Reconstruction in post WWII Germany. Whittier College Christian Prize-winning essay will be Fellowship f W.C.C.FJ: published in Friends Bulletin, a MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 Quaker publication. The W.C.C.F. is a group which is here to serve the campus as a Christian ministry. [For more info, contact They are interested in promoting the teach­ Anthony Manousos at 7:00-9:00 P.M. ings of Jesus Christ on campus. Even if you are just curious about what Christianity stands [email protected] or for, they invite you to join their meetings. Prof. Susanne Weil, 699-3476, They meet in the Hastings House on Tues­ 213 Hoover Hall] JOHNSON HOUSE day from 7:00-9:00 p.m., where they lead discussions on current world issues or have WHITTIER COLLEGE guest speakers. During the week they have small-group Bible studies and on the week­ ends they take trips. They have a retreat in Big Bear each semester.

8 October 2,1997 Whittier College • CAMPUS LIFE • Quaker Campus Inn Serves Small Schnitzels to Big Weiners

fake l.D. the fuhrer. "May I see your I.D.?" he smiled. found it pleasing. JOHN MAKI We piled into Geiger's Hondavagen, "I. . . I'll take a water," responded Ryan, trembling, lifted his sauerbrat­ following Beverly Boulevard west to Rose- Mike, his heart torn assunder, a broken en to his mouth, and chewed silently as mead, making a right on Rosemead only to man. Mike and John looked on in wonder. Gei­ make a left on San Gabriel Blvd., and "Very good sir," Pedro said. ger waited for an opinion. Mike and John' s finally taking that street to Las Tunas, where At Geiger's suggestion, we all ordered eyes met, they both smiled and nodded, we turned left. different dishes so that our perspectives content in the camiverous experience. The journey seemed long (20 minutes, would be expanded. John, Ryan and Gei­ We all enjoyed our dishes, including but as John had begun to drink earlier that ger thought the service prompt and atten­ shared desserts of cheesecake, Black For­ evening, he had to pee) and hard, but we tive. Mike thought that it sucked. est chocolate cake and a delicious apple finally arrived at the Inn, located at 324 Las "This sucks!" Mike said. "That Sche- streudel. MIKE GARABEDIAN Tunas Road. iskopfl" If there is a point of criticism about the True to its name, the exteri­ John, enjoying his second beer (at the Bavarian Inn ("Aside from the fact that In Acts, God appears to Peter in a or of the Inn looked like a prop­ restaurant, that is), smiled at Mike's they follow the law, hot dammit!" yelled vision. His message? "Get up Peter. Go erly provincial Gennan eatery. misfortune. "Whatsamatter, Mike), it is that the portions could be kill and eat." We, the Brothers Culinary— Upon entering, we were im­ Mike?" he slurred. "Not bigger for meals which cost upwards of pious, upright, Godfearing and saint-like mediately impressed by the cav­ feeling transported by the ten dollars. restauranteers that we are—took the mes­ ern-like dim of the lights, and as experience?" "Hey! My schnitzel's too small!" ob­ sage to heart last Friday, sojourning to our mammalian orbs adjusted to the Geiger, composed as served John. Mike agreed. Temple City to continue our never-ending darkness, we realized that the log cabin­ always, chimed, "Have Gourmand Geiger summed up the search for the food that is good. like walls of the place were decked with another one of those and experience quite well: "If Not unlike Melchior, Gaspar and Bal­ antlers, animal heads, ox yokes, cow bells tyou will be." you're not trying to impress thazar, who by their faith followed a star to and German crests. Our meals were pre­ someone, but instead want their saviour, so we—by our faith— went None of us speak German (Geiger ceded by clam chowder hearty food at a reason­ out searching with Professor of English knows a little, as his knowledge is encyclo­ and salad, both of which we able price, it's a rec­ William Geiger and our page, senior Ryan pedic), but the symbology was clear—al­ all agreed were delectable. Within minutes ommendation." Brizendine, for our ideal restaurant; the though we would not kill, we were in a of finishing our dressing-soaked salads, the And yet, despite one that will redeem us from this dark, pit­ place that would help us fulfill Peter's main courses arrived. John's drunkenly hap­ like and hellish abyss of postmodern din­ divine destiny to eat the flesh. Master Geiger and tyro John partook of pening upon an Oompa ing. We were seated, and John noticed that the schnitzel; tyro Ryan had sauerbraten; duo in the Inn's bar, the res­ Needless to say, such an establishment those across from us quaffed beers that and the disgruntled tyro Mike munched on taurant did not serve Rocky would have meat, alcohol and al 1-you-can- were easily one foot tall. He turned to Mike Bavarian bratwurst. Sides included red and Mountain Oysters. Our search, eat Rocky Mountain Oysters. to say simply, "Yes." green saurkraut and German style mashed alas, must continue. . . Aware of our predilection for j uicy and Mike smiled, and when our waiter Pedro potatoes. And so, content (well, meaty sausage and schnitzel, Geiger sug­ arrived, 21 year-old John ordered one Fran- Now it was time to sample each other's Mike's contentment was gested Bruckmeier s Bavari an Inn in Tem­ ziskaner Hepe-Weisse beer, Geiger ordered dishes. questionable, and John ple City, a Gennan restaurant which spe­ a Spaten Bock, vegetarian Ryan took a In the darkness, John looked intensely doesn't remember), but no cializes in ye olde European cuisine. water and 20 year-old Mike, confident in at Mike. "Would you like to try my schnit­ longer at ease with the Ryan, a lukewarm vegetarian, was the stubble on his face, said proudly, "I'll zel?" he asked longlingly. new dispensation, we left scared. Wc, however, were excited, as our have what [John's] having." Pedro ignored "Certainly," Mike slowly replied, "but the Inn with the same type of experience with Germany—limited to this request. only if you have a bite of my bratwurst." faith in the philosophical spirit of Ger­ Hogan 's Heroes, National Lampoon 's Eu­ "And you sir?" he asked Mike. John took a bite of Mike's sausage, the man thinker Martin Heidegger, hopeful­ ropean Vacation and beer—portended Confused, Mike responded, "Yeah, I juice of which ran down his mouth in ly and ever seeking a restarurant to call good times. said I'd have what he's having." succulent rivulets. It was delicious. Next, home. Ah, but the best laid schemes of mice Pedro smiled, and though he wasn't Mike sampled John's wiener schnitzel— Wir sind die Kulinarische Brudernl and men often go awry—Mike forgot his German, Mike was reminded of images of breaded veal topped with cheese—and Amen. Challenges of Being an Autistic Student at Whittier College

• STUDENT when I can't walk through a doorway, or else it is due to chemical changes in my brain, like when I slam my head into walls. by Sue Ruben Another challenge is my inappropriate social skills. I QC Guest Columnist know how to act around people, but can't make myself follow the rules. As an autistic student, I am quite an unusual entity. In addition to all the difficulties caused by autism, I The admission process was exactly the same for an also have Noonan's Syndrome, a condition that makes me autistic student as that for a non-autistic student. I was look like a child. accepted because of a G.P.A. of 3.97, S.A.T.'s of 1370, Although I can't change my physical appearance, I good recommendations and a readable essay. can adapt my college career to challenge some of these However, when I visited the campus, I also made an hardships. One adaptation is to take fewer classes, appointment with the Director of Learning Support allowing more time for me to move from one place to Services, who assured me that Whittier College encour­ another, minimizing stress, which always makes my aged diversity and both students and faculty would be autism worse and giving me more time to complete accepting of me. I also walked around campus to see the assignments. reaction of passersby. I was impressed by my visit and Fortunately, I also have a method of communication Sue Ruben is a freshman with very clear goals. decided I really wanted to go to Whittier. It already met that does not require speech. I use a technique called Photo Courtesy of Sue Ruben my requirements of being a small, good liberal arts facilitated communication. When I started it six years college that was close to home. ago, I needed someone to pull back on my wrist so I strange acts of autism, I cannot live in the dorms or an Upon admission, I was both excited and scared. I could type. Now, although I still type this way when I apartment. I live with another Whittier College student in knew I would have unique challenges and that has need speed, I can type with little or no support when a small house near campus. proven to be so. One of my greatest challenges is that I time is not a factor. As an autistic student, my college career may take can't talk. When I do, my words are often meaningless Another adaptation is my human support system. I longer than other students, but essentially it will be the repetitions of words from the past, or I enunciate so always have someone with me so I can communicate on same. I may have to use note-takers and type all my work, poorly that when I do say something meaningful, no one my keyboard. These people, who are my friends, are but otherwise my B. A. will be the same as yours. As more can understand me. trained in behavior management and considering my be­ severely autistic students like myself can communicate, Equally as challenging is my strange behavior.. Some havior, they are also trained in self-defense. They are with with facilitated communication or other communication of it is obsessive-compulsive like when I stare at buttons. me at school and at home. augmentative devices, we will be seeing more people like Other time's, it is the result of a movement disorder, like Because of my bizarre be'- « •'or, loud yelling and other me on college campuses. October 2,1997 9 Inside %*J \/ BLJ 1 * Next Week

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THE ARTS • ENTERTAINMENT • REVIEWS Ska-ficionados Van Burens Promise to Keep Pants On • ON CAMPUS 'Hep, hep, pick it up!" But while the Van Burens consider themselves part of this "third wave" mid- by Chris Ziegler 1990's ska assault, they disdain the main­ QCAVrE Editor stream ska familiar to most mall-crawling trendies. At institutions of higher learning na­ "Save Ferris, that poppy crap—it just tionwide, the distinguished name of eighth plain out sucks," Islas said. "It's bubble- president Martin Van Buren brings to mind gum ska." the first federally mandated ten hour day Instead, the Van Burens strive for a for government workers, vicious battles darker sound, similar to that of bands like with the Whig party and the groundbreak­ Connecticut's Spring Heeled Jack. ing Webster-Ashburton treaty of 1842. "[We're] third wave, east coast style," At Whittier, however, the name Van Brion said. "We play what we want to hear." Buren will forever be associated with a The Van Burens started during the '96- pantless Mike Muller prancing blithely '97 school year, when a group of like-minded across the stage at Spring Sing '97, bass ska aficionados, Brion among them, formed guitar obscuring only the most disturbing a band and started practicing in The Club. ofhis nether parts. That ill-fated venture deteriorated after It takes a special kind of band to tamish a few months, but provided the core of the a president's name like that. outfit that would one day stand naked and Whittier College' s Van Burens—soph­ triumphant before the Whittier College omores Rene Islas on trumpet and Emman­ community. uel Brion on guitar, senior Ryan Colton on After a few open-air practices, the Van trombone, non-students Dave Thompson Burens accumulated a small but vocal fol­ (trumpet), Brian Thompson (drums) and lowing, but they didn't break on to the ex-student Mike Muller (bass)—are that Whittier scene until Spring Sing. band, however, a band students associate "Once the pants went down, it became more with nudity than with third wave ska, a trendy thing," Muller said. but a band that wants more out of life than Soon, the Van Burens were gigging free drinks and wrestling matches with regularly at parties and their horn section, Rude boys (I to r): Rene Islas, Mike Muller, Dave Thompson, Emmanuel newly augmented with trumpeter Dave Th* Brion, and Brian Thompson. Not pictured: Ryan Colton. Campus Safety. Chris Ziegler ;QCA&E Edilor "We're not shooting for small stuff ompson, cameoed at the University of Red- anymore," Islas said. "We want to impress lands with ska bands like Buck O' Nine and summer. "We don't have a demo, so we're play­ people." Save Ferris. While Islas networked with touring ska ing for them live," Islas said. Four months after that infamous Spring "It was kick ass," Islas said. bands like G-Spot and Mobtown in his Should all go according to plan, the Sing performance, the Van Burens have Still, they relied on covers of songs by hometown of Tucson, Arizona, the remain­ Van Burens may net shows at UCLA and buckled down and hewn themselves into a popular ska and ska punk bands like Less der of the Van Burens spent the summer USC and, with luck, some kind of record­ much more serious band, with a tighter Than Jake and the Hippos to fill out their exchanging cassette tapes of new material. ing contract. line-up, a bevy of stripped down ska orig­ set—until school let out for the summer The very first day of the fall semester, the "If we can support ourselves doing inals and dreams of one day depantsing and the Van Burens reinvented themselves. band reunited in front of the C.I. this, we'll be happy," Muller said. "I quit each other in front of thousands. Drummer Brian Thompson replaced de­ "We were all ready to play," Thomp­ school to be in a ska band. I just hope Ska music, once the exclusive domain parting drummer Jed Gilchrist and seven son said. everyone else follows my example." of tie-wearing vespa-riding hipsters lurk­ new originals replaced the stock set of Now, the Van Burens are set to make Until then, however, the Van Burens ing around Hollywood clubs, is back with covers. their re-debut this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at plan to perform at parties and shows around a vengeance. Bands like Save Ferris, the "We're not playing covers anymore Mama's Deli, 7244 South Painter Ave. Whittier—though at college functions, they' 11 Toasters and No Doubt reintroduced Amer­ unless we have to," Islas said. "We really (945-7588). Besides their loyal fans, they be sure to keep their pants on. ica to off-beat guitar, peppy horn lines and have a sound of our own with our new hope to see a smattering of ska scene "We've cleaned up our act at Whittier the infectious-if-nonsensical battle cry, songs. We accomplished a lot of tasks this glitterati. College," Islas said.

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• PREVIEW organized accomodations for choir members st rasinghe families. TO TO' foreign played through- k. study pro' e Angels with voices. A c T "-ecu to;;r- we & „oUege stu- brTOO::TO:f TOTOTOTOTO v*'iwV TO:TO •• ...... , . USTO .'. 'TO dents accepted warmly into come together it truly is a celes­ forming all over Europe and their their community. We must re­ tial experience. native Sc ia. They have ciprocate the same warmth they They are none other than the been fear.' show us [for] the Sankt Ann* Danish Sankt Anna? Girls Choir. and television programs and have Girls Choir." David Palmer, Travelling all the \\ :i> from recorded seves Theater Manager of the Shan-

'• • nenhagen, the choir is due to , ' " .. ' : TO.,;.. . .. TO.;'. * *• • • '• .' . TO p .n• at the Ruth B. Shannon ' .TO; .'...... The performance is free to Center for bmingArti on Great Danes: not just Annae ol' Danish choir girls. ! TO .'..-. ' the Whittier College commu­ TOinssy oi Sdntf Ama; £ Friil-v, Oct. 3, at 8:00 p.m. Whittier College. Gothold also nity.

10 October 2,1997 Whittier College • ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT * Quaker Campus 1 * i • its Friday's SOMA Dance to Feature mm&L' *Jf V.TO. -. Jp V 55 %S p ^r ^- '* ^1r "Chocolate City D J. Garth Trinidad I ^ - 'Jp m PREVIEW said, "that Garth likes to support ^'Jf* 1 p college programs and student or­ I .* *' M ^ ganizations. He's a college man 1 1 M by Victoria Pohlmann himself." :*- ,JU-"* <8 ' •'• QC Staff Writer Funk, trance, and drum and bass will also be part of the music SOMA (Students Organized! line-up. for Multi-cultural Awareness) will The theme of the dance is the host The Anti-Social from 9:00 future, and Alexander is working p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 3 on flyers and decorations for the Friday's film will be more fun than a barrel o' monkeys. in The Club. dance. Pholo Courtesy oi moview8b.com KCRW's (89.9 FM) Garth The Club has restrictions about Trinidad will be the DJ. for the what types of decorations can be evening. used in the facility and Alexander Junior Mike McKennedy and is currently negotiating with them. CALENDAR freshman Godden Alexander are He hopes to get approval to the primary planners of the activ­ use dry ice, glitter and black light­ ity. ing in the room. American-style O...NC..A... .M...?.. .U ...S "The goal of the dance," Al­ foods will be served and beer will Friday, Oct. 3 12 Monkeys exander said, "is to have the most be available to students with prop­ Talk about science fiction: Bruce Willis in a thoughtful, intelli­ diverse dance ethnically and in SOMA er identification. gent movie? What will they think of next? Willis is sent from the terms of socio-economic back­ Alexander emphasizes that future to prevent a disastrous plague from nearly eliminating grounds that Whittier has ever "SOMA needs people to come." humanity. Will he succeed? And what's Brad Pitt have to do with had." from techno and club. We liked The event is sponsored by all this? Find out for yourself at 7:00 p.m. in The Club. McKennedy describes the the idea of creating a type of un­ donations from SOMA members event as "a kind of get-to-know derground rave club scene." as well as COR funds. Friday, Oct. 3 SOMA Anti-Social SOMA dance." He described SOMA'S mem­ Possible upcoming events in­ SOMA'S dance in The Club will feature D.J. Garth Trinidad from Godden describes SOMA'S bers as being "frustrated that there clude a boycott of Starbuck's at KCRW. Food and drinks will be provided, but remember to bring purpose as "basically an organi­ isn't enough hip-hop on campus. The Spot and a Food Not Bombs your student l.D. The Anti-Social will formally begin at 9:00 p.m. zation against homophobia, sex­ SOMA wants to put on a dance day, where SOMA helps feed the and continue until 1:00 a.m., but you can be anti-social for as long ism, racism and classism. We don't with extremely good underground homeless. as you want. See article, page II have a hierarchy like some clubs. hip-hop." Because Seth Farley was the It's simply a group of different McKennedy is a fan of Trin­ club's head organizer last year, Friday, Oct. 3 Sankt Annae Girls Choir organizers and at the meetings idad's program, "Chocolate City," some of the chairs from his me­ The Sankt Annas Girls Choir will be performing at 8:00 p.m. in the different people volunteer for which airs from midnight to 2:00 morial service will be used at the Shannon Center. They will be singing sacred and secular works, helping out with various activi­ a.m. every Saturday, listening to dance. contemporary rhythmic pieces, as well as some Danish composi­ ties." it since he started going to Whitti­ Farley was killed in an auto­ tions. The performance is free, but bring your college or faculty The Anti-Social promises to er. mobile accident over the summer. l.D. See article, page 10 offer something for everyone, He called the radio station "on Alexander explained that McKennedy said. a whim" in hopes of bringing the SOMA members want to do this Monday, Oct. 6 My Dinner With Andre "We wanted to reach audienc­ D.J. to Whittier, and was thrilled "as sort of a tribute to Seth." Watch a couple of guys sit around and wax philosophic over es that may not feel included in when he was able to get in touch For more information on dinner—and one of'em is Wallace Shawn. Set your VCR to tape general campus life," he said. "We with Trinidad. SOMA or The Anti-Social, con­ Melrose Place and head over to Wardman Gym at 8:00 p.m. wanted something different, away "It turned out," McKennedy tact Alexander at Ext. 5283. Because you don't want to be later for dinner, do you?

Tuesday, Oct. 7 Auditions for "One Flea Spare" Auditions for the next play, "One Flea Spare" will be held in the Studio Theater of the Shannon Center at 7:00 p.m. U OWN Saturday, Oct. 4 The Dukes Dance to the delightful sounds of the Dukes, playing at Penny Lane this Saturday evening. As always, Penny Lane shows start at 8:00 p.m. and are free, something to do, and close by. 7038 Greenleaf Avenue • Uptown Whitter • (562) 907-3300 (Program Information) Penny Lane, 6747A Greenleaf, 464-0271 for info Show Times Good 9/26/97—10/2/97 Saturday, Oct. 4 Van Burens The Van Burens introduce their revamped sound to the Whittier Peacemaker PG-13 The Edge R community. They'll begin playing at 7:00 p.m. See article, page 10 12:20 • 2:20 • 4:20 • 6:20 • 8:20 • 10:20 12:40.3:45«6:45.9:45 Mama's Deli, 7244 South Painter Ave., 945-7588 for info PG-13 Hercules • George of the Jungle In and Out (Double Feature) R LOSANGELES 12:50.3:10.5:30.7:45.10:00 12:15 (2:10) • 4:10 (6:05) • 8:05 (9:55) Tuesday, Oct. 7 Blur Cheeky, brash and brilliant, Damon Albam and company return to The Full Monty R G.I. Jane R L.A. for the second leg of their stateside tour in support of their self- 12:45-3:00-5:15 »7:30 .9:45 12:20.4:35.8:50 titled Virgin release. Alternafaves Smashmouth open Cost is $ 19. Palladium, 6215 Sunset, Hollywood, (213) 962-7600 Garcia Lorca • Fire Down Below R (Double Feature) Money Talks R Friday, Oct. 10 Superchunk 12:35 (2:45)-4:55 (7:05)* 9:10 2:40 • 7:00 Perennial indie darlings Superchunk bring their brand of stripped- down alternapop to the El Rey. The supercool Lois and the Rock- Wishmaker R The Game R A-Teens croon for a kickoff. $12.50 El Rey Theater, 5515 WilshireBlvd., Los Angeles, (213) 936-6293 1:00.3:15.5:35«7:50.9:55 12:30.3:30.6:30.9:30

Friday, Oct. 17 Braid Digital Stereo Sound in All Nine Auditoriums • FREE Parking In Rear Ex-Cap'n Jazz emo juggernaut Braid rolls into Isla Vista with Open 12:00 Noon Daily • General Admission $6.00 • Children 3-11 $3.00 equally tuneful and heart-rending tourmates Rainer Maria and Ashe Phenomenon. $3 $3.00 for all shows staring before 6:00pm daily Pickle Patch, 6542 Sabado Tarde, Isla Vista, (805) 961-9359 FOR WHITTIER COLLEGE STUDENTS AND STAFF

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October 2,1997 11 Whittier College • ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT * Quaker Campus

TO LA Confidential Confidently Cool 'Two Guns Up!" Quick Reviews Of Music You've Probably \ever Heard

• Tuesday, "Freewheelin" Asian Man, POB 35585, Monte Sereno, CA, 95030 Despite Tuesday featuring ex-members of ska-punk band Slap­ stick and Asian Man being one of the country's foremost ska- punk labels, "Freewheelin" is refreshingly free of even the tiniest taint of ska—not even the timidest trombone toot or whispered "pick it up." Instead, these Chicago boys have gone back to their Midwestern roots and released an album of soulful, sometimes poppy emo (emo, for the uninitiated, is like alterna­ • QUEST OPINION tive music but more melodic and intense and the most angst- ridden lyrics this side of experimental German poetry). While •ry Profes­ Slapstick was all about power chords and speed, Tuesday is sor Laura McEnaney first de­ much more sophisticated, playing with unpredictable time chang­ veloped her interest in 1950s es, using the distortion sparingly, and even experimenting with Kevin Spacey is out of this world as "Hollywood Jack" .America after living through (shudder!) acoustic guitars on several songs. "Freewheelin" Vincennes in stellar L.A. Confidential. it. After years of study, she seems a little too cheerful and bright to be real emo, but Photo Courtesy ol wwwjnovieweb.com was able to place her child­ sometimes that's not a problem—because sometimes you only hood experiences in a proper post-war context. feel like whimpering, not bawling your eyes out. (Chris Ziegler) • REVIEW is "Hollywood Jack" Vincennes, an affable sleaze with shady con­ • Chixdiggit, "Chixdiggit!" nections lurking all over the South­ So is this really a film noir? Or do we just think it is be­ Sub Pop, 1932 First Avenue Suite 1103, Seattle WA 98101 by Chris Ziegler land. Together, they're slowly QCA&-E Editor forced to put aside their consider­ cause a lot of it takes place at Like '80s surf-punk staples the Descendents, the Canadian boys riyjn? of Chixdiggit have shed the bitter posturing of most punk music able differences and work togeth­ There's a sense of para­ and enveloped themselves in a blanket of frivolity. Boasting Us film critics are a lot like the er to solve what could be one of noia, of tension and the is­ songtitles such as "I Wanna Hump You," "Where' s Your Mom?" police in film noir epic L.A. Con­ the most shocking crimes in L.A. sues of how individual men and "Shadowy Bangers from a Shadowy Duplex," the SubPop fidential. We build our careers on history—or perhaps it's just the operate within an institution, debut by this Calgary foursome features an array of three-chord, the mistakes of others, grow fat on mother of all red herrings. how difficult it is to make three-minute explosions of popunk underpinned by simple yet bribes and kickbacks and combat lnL.A. Confidential, the mys­ your way through that insti­ deft guitarwork reminiscent of the Ramones or even Green Day our deep-seated personal insecu­ tery isn't the driving force behind tution without being cor­ (circa "Kerplunk!," when they were still good). Never ones to rities by preying on those who are the film.Th e plot takes a back seat rupted. It does reprise some mince words or disrepect their maternal units, the boys display weaker than us, be they hapless to the characters, who are forced of the themes of film noir. fierce honesty in "Song for 'R'" (I went to Lolla with my mom, Hollywood miscreants or misguid­ to grope their way through the This is a movie that had the and my mom met everyone / And we talked to Henry Rollins and ed Hollywood hacks. Just as L.A. seamy L.A. underworld in search opportunity to wax nostalgic about the 1950s and chose he talked to my mom, and my mom said he's no fun) and "Great Confidential strips away the no­ of a truth that may or may not even Legs" features further allegiance to that special woman in every ble facade of the police and ex­ not to. It asks hard questions exist. Since the story was written about contemporary political man's life (Great teeth, great legs, great body, but she had a bad poses the seething cesspool be­ by Ellroy and the characters are neath, however, so will this L.A. struggles. It avoids the attitude / All my friends thought she was snotty and my mom played by Pearce, Crowe and cliches. thought she was rude). Over and above the frequent maternal Confidential review reveal the Spacey, the picture works beauti­ homage, however, the allure of Chixdiggit boils down to just one ugly truth about film criticism: fully. Cliches like the happy family simple thing, painfully lacking in contemporary music: good, it's really just making fun of bad Like the film's yellow jour­ with 2.3 kids and a American clean fun. (Adam Pava) movies, and when a movie is good, nalist extraordinaire Sid Hudgens car in the garage.' the system breaks down. might say, it's a "sinsational" one- Yes—it's based on the Unfortunately,/,.A Confiden­ two punch to the head and to the the premise that things are • Discount, "Half Fiction" not what they seem. The Kat Records, POB 460692, Escondido, CA, 92046 tial is a good movie. gut. Confidential dishes up enough opening scene is a perfect My introduction to Discount last Thursday was the revival of my Based on the eponymous nov­ finely-crafted twists, turns and scene. They drive up to a love affair with punk. Since attending two of their shows last el by acclaimed crime writer James teasers to provoke theatrefuls of suburban home and it's week and shelling out $8 for their latest CD, "Half Fiction," my Ellroy, L.A Confidential is a tortu­ forehead-smacking epiphanies Christmas and it's a time stereo has played nothing else and I've begun to exhibit all the ously complex crime drama that and enough tense gunfights to keep when families are supposed symptoms of an obsessed fan. Honestly, I haven't felt this way smears a toxic glob of sleaze and audiences ducking for cover. to be together and harmoni­ about a band since I first heard Pavement. Discount is comprised sensation across the traditionally Of course, a word of warning: ous. And when you look of very young, gifted, quirky, charming musicians and a damn pristine landscape of 1950's Confidentialhas been altered quite through the picture window, good poet named Alison on vocals. This band has more energy America. a bit from Ellroy's voluminous- a husband is beating his wife. This movie really plays with than imaginable. Ziegler says it sounds like Jawbreaker with a While it' s not nearly as out and but-just-as-tight novel. To their the notion that if you look female singer, but I think it's better than anything on the rougher out gritty and disturbing as the credit, screenwriters Brian Hel- more closely, you'll find side of Velocity Girl. If you can get ahold of "Half Fiction," novel, Confidential does a good geland and Curtis Hanson did their there's a seamy underside. you'll want to learn all of the pretty, poppy, gritty, disenchanted job of bringing Ellroy's vision to best to keep as much as possible, lyrics and pay special attention to "City Bleach," "Torn Jeans" the screen. Despite the inevitable but sometimes it seems like they So is this a thinking man's and "On The Counter." The latter of these songs goes out to all Hollywood alteration—can you saved a little too much. 'Leave It To Beaver' or the psycho drama queens out there from me, the girl in the really have a studio crime movie There are times when Confi­ 'Dragnet' or something? Discount T-shirt. Coming Soon: Top Ten Reasons To Fall In without a climactic gunfight?— dential seems like an endless rep­ It's not the thinking man's Love With Ann Beretta. (Jessie Hawkins) Confidential is no simplistic cops etition of the shakedown/confes­ "Leave It To Beaver," it's 'n robbers shoot-em up. sion cycle, with characters scur­ not even the thinking man's • Me First and the Gimme Gimmies, "Have a Ball Instead, it's sometimes impos­ rying from dive to sleazy dive, "Dragnet." People were fas­ sible to distinguish the cops from smacking stoolies around and de­ cinated by police stories in Plus Bowling Tips from the Gutter Punks" the 1950s because they made Fat Wreck Chords, P.O. Box 460144, San Francisco, CA 94146^ the robbers, and the only good manding new dirt. Still, it stays guys are the ones left alive after clear distinctions between It may seem unlikely that the songs of Elton John, Anne Murray interesting, if only because some­ : rightan d wrong. Things were and John Denver could translate into explosions of sound and the smoke settles. one could whip out a pistol at any not messy in police stories. fury, but the boys in Me First and the Gimme Gimmes have Respected Australian actors moment, and the movie manages [Confidential] blurs the line transformed such schmaltzy '70s AOR staples into gorgeous Guy Pearce and Russell "Romper to find some breathing room after between moral behavior and and gritty punk anthems on their Fat Wreck Chords debut. Stomper" Crowe and very respect­ the first third. criminal behavior. There's an Pumping loud life into such mild and pleasant tunes as "Uptown ed American actor Kevin Spacey Confidential is a noir for the interesting theme about the Girl," "Sweet Caroline" and "Me and Julio Down by the School­ are three very different cops in nineties, a smart, self-aware pic­ shifting definitions ofjustice, how different organization yard," the Gimme Gimmes forge a sweet amalgam of the 1953 Los Angeles. Pearce is the ture that manages to entertain as ambitious and calculating Edmund men decide what is morally melodious and the grotesque. Thus, in spite of producing an well as disturb, though, to be fair, right. album of cover songs, the Gimme Gimmes have taken the Exley, gunning hard to become Kull the Conqueror kept me en­ the youngest Chief of Detectives tertained and disturbed as well. insipid patterns of the '70s and woven a tapestry all their own. Is seeing this movie morally Highlights include "Rocketman," which begins with an amaz­ ever and not particularly mindful James Ellroy's 1950s L.A. is a how many enemies he makes right? ingly appropriate torn roll and ends with an abrupt half-time welcome change from the treacly along the way; Crowe is the intro­ It's sort of the thinking groove. Also primo is John Denver's "Country Roads," which theatre fare of late and has just spective thug Bud White, a rough­ man's gunfight movie. The features a scathing guitar intro and retains Denver's gentle enough of a bitter aftertaste to neck cop with a traumatic past stories were complex and I melodies amidst the musical tumult. (Anna Neese) make sure you don't forget that liked the fact the characters regarded by his fellows as all things aren't always what they were imperfect. Two guns up! muscle and no brains; and Spacey seem.

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TOTOTOTOiTOi X-COUNTRY continued from page 14 POET SCHEDULE The men rati a four mile course finishing 11th out of the 22 teams Thursday, Oct. 2 represented. Volleyball @ CalTech 7:30 p.m. "The course was hard, it had Men's Soccer vs. U.C. Santa Cruz @ Home 4:00 p.m. several hills and was on dirt, not a preferable surface to run four miles Saturday, Oct. 4 upon. Also the weather was not in Football vs. Pomona-Pitzer @ Home 7:00 p.m. our favor; it was hot and humid Volleyball @ Mills 11:00 a.m. out there which slowed times Water Polo @ Air Force Academy Tournament down across the broad," Phillips Cross Country @ Las Vegas Invitational said. Men's Soccer @ La Verne 11:00 a.m. Freshman Pete Maksimow fin­ Women's Soccer vs. La Verne @ Home 11:00 a.m. ished first among our men racing with a time of 22:04 which placed Sunday, Oct. 5 him 39th overall. Matt Stuart Water Polo @ Air Force Academy Tournament (42nd overall) finished second with respect to the Poet team in a Tuesday, Oct. 7 time of 22:08. Both feel assured Volleyball vs. Cal Lutheran @ Home 7:30 p.m. that they will qualify for a posi­ tion on the SCIAC first team all- Wednesday, Oct. 8 conference list, if the season con­ Men's Soccer vs. CMS @ Home 4:00 p.m. tinues to progress as it has thus Women's Soccer @ CMS 4:00 p.m. far. The men's top fivewa s round­ ed out by freshman Chris Nagao, junior Sal Plascencia and fresh­ VOLLEYBALL man Jorge Flores. continued from page 16 Khalid Fiuker gains a few of his Whittier College record Stuart feels that, if everyone 276 yards receiving. peaks at the right time in the sea­ the firsttw o games easily only giving up five points in each. They son, the Poets should do quite began wiih the lead in the third game before running in to a lew well as a team in the conference. problems. Pacific Christian took advantage of the mistakes and FOOTBALL "Though we are currently took a 13-10 lead. The Poets sided out several times, but just continued from page 16 missing a strong or dominant first could not score any points. They lost the game 15-10. However, "Wc just isolated him and put him one on one with the runner, the role that Juan Rod­ they quickly refocused and took an 8-0 lead us they breezed their corner," Owens said. riguez filled when running for way to a 15-4 victory. Barnes' interception gave Whittier a 38 point lead over siill Whittier College, the team seems Once again, Valdez led the team with 16 kills. Ledlie and scoreless CMS. The Stags got on the board with ten minutes to be talented throughout, which Lawson followed with nine and seven, respectively. Kiilani led remaining by tackling Rosales in the end zone for a safety, and a adds a nice balance," Stuart said. the offense with 28 assists. "Key did a great job of running the 38-2 Poet advantage which held until the end of the game. In fact, due to graduation and offense," Vandenberg stated. The win maintains Whittier's place atop the SCAIC stand­ other circumstances, the team Vandenberg was impressed by the play of the Poets, especial­ ings. failed to retain six of its seven top ly in the areas of serving, their mental game, and consistency. "•Right now we're winning but we haven't even tapped our runners from last year. "Overall, it was one of the best matches we've played so far." she pcienu.31.' Rustier. h.tRi. 'Nov. uc jiTOhavTOo pet the team winy This weekend, the Poet cross TO thing going since many of our players arc country team will be competing in The Poets will travel to Cal Tech Thursday for a 7:30 p.m. Whittier's thin.; straight 1 came co lis Satur­ Las Vegas, Nevada. This provides match. This weekend, they will navel up north to face Mills day against Pomona-Pitzer (2-1). yet another chance for the team to College and U.C. Santa Cruz in a three way match up. "Pomona-Pitzer is very Lough, very a ; and very in­ take their talent on the road. tense." Owens said. ••They arc extremely capable of putting points on the board." Restaurant FOOTBALL STATISTICS Coffee Three Game Totals for Poet Offensive Leaders Pub& Quarterback Steve Luce: 848 yards passing, 57.5 comp. %, 7 TD's Cigar Shop Wide Receiver Khalid Fiuker: 24 receptions, 507 yards, 4 TD's Wide Receiver Jeremy Snyder: 20 receptions, 363 yards, 4 TD's

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.- JS Whittier College • SPORTS • Quaker Campus German's Blitzkrieg Dominates Cross Country But she adapted and picked it up • PROFILE in a hurry," Phillips said. She has steadily improved since then, but by Tyler Fleming the biggest improvements were in QC Staff Writer those initial races. Her dad is proud of her, Ger­ When Katie German was lit­ man said. "The first meet he went tle, she used to wake up early to to, he ran along side of me and run around the block. Not be­ cheered me on." He continues to cause she was a child prodigy, but run and buy his daughter shoes. because she wanted to run with "We look alike and run alike. We her father, Mike. "My dad used to bond through running," German run marathons," German said. "He said. bought me a pair of running shoes But there is more to German for our short runs. I followed right than her success on the cross coun­ in his footsteps." try courses. The psychology and Due to the family influence, child development major (her fa­ German grew up running, but was ther is a psychologist) has been on never recruited by any college or the Dean's list every semester at university. This wasn't, however, Whittier, and maintains a 3.98 because she was uncoachable or G.P.A. "I want to be the best at due to a lack of talent. It was everything I do. I don't want to be because the small private school decent or adequate," German ex­ she attended in Tucson, Arizona claimed. "I'm not naturally smart didn't have a football team, let or a gifted runner. I'm not built alone a cross country team. right. I just work real hard and put So, when German graduated my mind to being successful at all from high school, she searched that I try." for a small out- of- state school, German, who is training to be but not too far from home. She a behavioral therapist, works 10- landed here in Whittier, content 15 hours a week with a five year with studying and running for per­ old autistic boy through an autis­ sonal enjoyment, just like she did tic foundation. She also works on with her father. campus in the Writing Center. In Her freshman year she would her spare time she likes to get up early to run by herself see movies, dance and before class. Two girls, mem­ travel. German spent this bers of the cross country team summer studying Span­ ish at the University of Katie German is all smiles before a workout this week. and neighbors from down the Chad NcholsofV OC Asst. Pholo Edilor hall, witnessed German's Madrid in Spain. shadow of one of Whittier Col­ of her Whittier College career. finds a course suited for speed. In the spring, Ger­ dedication and con- Ji lege's most successful runners, The first come from that compet­ But he feels she has a more impor­ man runs track, vinced her to come Claudia Murillo, but she doesn't itive side she discovered as a fresh­ tant job: that of a leader. "Clau­ which isn't as out to the afternoon mind being second on the team. man. "I was second team All- dia's schedule makes it difficult important to her practice. She was "I'm not a big one on fame. It's SCIAC in 1996, and now I want for her to attend every practice, as cross country. then part of her first very personal for me," German first team," German said. Suc­ and when she is gone Katie easily "Track is boring. It cross country team. said. "Besides, if I'm successful, cess at regionals and even a berth steps into the leadership role." makes me feel like a "I told Greg [Phil­ nobody on campus would proba­ at the national meet lurk in the horse, running round and If there is anyone that can help lips] when I first came out bly ever know. But I will." back of her mind. round." German said. German achieve her goals, it that I didn't want to run in Murillo has been a good in­ She wants to do better every would be the supportive and meets, I just wanted to "Cross country has \ more strategy with fluence on German. "She is a role time she races and steadily im­ thoughtful Phillips, who gives in­ workout. But he talked me model. She pushes me," German prove her times. Her goals were dividual attention to her when into it and I got real com­ the hills and the layout of the said. So does her off-season train­ probably set the first time her fa­ needed. "If I can't make practice petitive," German said. ing partner/boyfriend Troy Wood, ther laced up her running shoes. because of work or some other The inexperience j course. I like run­ ning around the who Gennan quickly points out "I just want to be the best I can be. reason, he'll reschedule a work­ was not (difficult to was no match for her in a mara­ I'll never be the number one run­ out at another time for just the two overcome. "Ihad rocks and trees. I'm better at cross thon they ran together last year. ner in the world, but I better be the of us," she said. German appreci­ to teach her "But in my mind, my father will number one runner in my heart," ates the quiet way that Phillips things that country anyway." I ^ German has always be the best runner," she German said. motivates and coaches. "He is the most college said. Phillips feels German is in the best coach I could of ever had," coaches take P>- ^W had to com- German, now a junior, has best shape of her life, and that fast she offered. 1 TO-"* pete in the for granted. But many goals set for the remainder races will come when the team Except for her father. Poet Runners Compete Against Top Junior Colleges • CROSS COUNTRY site of this showdown against up against certain teams," Phillips many of California's best junior said. by Tony Boston college teams. Regardless of this unfamiliar- QC St off Writer The Poets were the only South- ity, Phillips viewed his team's ef­ em California Intercollegiate Ath­ fort as "very competitive." In most sports, running is done letic Conference team, and the Whittier's women were led for one of two reasons: condition­ only four year school to compete. by Claudia Murillo and Katie ing (during what is commonly re­ This did not, however, reduce ther German who ran 21:06 and 22:00 ferred to as 'hell week'), punish­ level of competition the Poets respectively for the 5000 meter ment for a poor performance or faced or the feeling of duty to course. The women's top five also lack of effort in a game or prac­ perform well. included freshman Katie Dunne, tice. In cross country, however, According to head coach, Greg senior Jessie Anderson and soph­ running is done for competition, Phillips, the junior colleges offer omore Melissa Buck. for love, fun arid out of a commit­ tough competition for our men. "The course had a lot of tough ment to hard work and excellence. SCIAC teams which could pre­ hills which we had to fight;i t was This weekend the Poets' cross sumably win conference would definitely a challenge throughout," country squad had a chance to not have fared well, as a whole, Buck commented. prove itself, in yet another gruel­ against the teams we faced this The team is very confident as ing meet, as an accomplished team. weekend. individuals and within themselves The Golden Coast Classic hosted "We faced competition that as a competitive unit. by Golden West College at Fair- we rarely see, so naturally it's The Poet cross country team warms up at practice. view Park in Costa Mesa was the hard to gauge how you will match See X COUNTRY, page 13 Chad Nctwlson/QC Asst. Photo Editor

14 October 2,1997 Whittier College • SPORTS • Quaker Campus Women's Soccer Remains Winless in SCIAC Play

The women's soccer team goes through rhythm drills to begin each practice. Chad Nrcholson I QC Asst. Pholo Ediloi

• WOMEN'S SOCCER about and hour and a half of strong teammate, saying that she was hens until the last minute of the gone into overtime," an accom­ defense and heartfelt persever­ "impressed" with the performance confrontation when the ladies were plishment in itself. He did not ance. Occidental's faster team as she too is "not used to a team certain the game was theirs. disillusion the team, however, let­ by Megan Carver found themselves up against Whit- that works together." When Pomona-Pitzer scored, ting them know that toward the QC Staff Writer tier's determined ladies who en­ Coach Lloyd repeatedly at­ it took them by surprise. And when end they weren't shifting and not dured the blazing heat of an un­ tempted to cheer the discouraged they scored again in the first few staying on their marks. They had The women's soccer team's yielding sun without batting an ladies after the game by pointing minutes of overtime, Mohler said "worked way to hard to get slop­ 2-0 loss to Occidental on Satur­ eye. out the many good aspects of the that "it was the toughest defeat py," Lloyd explained. day may be disappointing to the As Coach Kwame Lloyd team's strategies while also ac­ that [she's] ever faced at Whitti­ Poet fans, but for the team, this pointed out to the girls after the knowledging their faults. "You er." was an impressive performance. were great competition [for Occi­ game, there were "players out of "We played 88 minutes of hard • llrUH l B Their two losses this week, in­ position looking for the goal," as dental]," he told them as he spoke soccer but they went into over­ cluding a 2-1 loss to Pomona- opposed to players who are con­ with each girl individually ex­ time with momentum," junior co- Women's soccer suffered. Pitzer on Wednesday, Oct. 24, scious of their roles. plaining what she did well and captain Kristina Nasi said. a 3-0 home loss yesterday dropped their record to 1-6 over­ Junior center midfielder Lib- what could be improved. The team's performance was against Hawaii Pacivfic Lni- all and 0-4 in the conference. by Mohler, however, believes that In the Pomona Pitzer game lauded by Coach Lloyd as he spoke versity, Their nex t home game / With Occidental's first goal "WTiittier has never played this Whittier scored first on a with his girls after the game. He is Saturday against La Verne coming In the opening minutes of well before. [They] actually played Boisineau goal off of a Cindy Bock encouraged them to be proud of which is currently second in the game and the second in the last like a team." Outside halfback cross. In the loss the Poets man­ themselves beause, "this was the SCIAC standings. two minutes of the game, it was Megan Boisineau, agrees with her aged to stay ahead of the Sage­ first time this season that [they've]

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The men's soccer team split their two games this week in defeating Christian Heritage 3-2 on Sept. 27 and losing to BIOLA 3-0 yesterday. In the Christian Heritage game goals by Scott Manson and Matt Feinbergj)receded the winning goal by Shawn Pow­ ers. The team's record stands at 2-5 as it attempts to squish the U.C. Santa Cruz Banana Slugs today at GAMES •:• EVENTS • ATHLETES home. Chad Nicholson; QC Assl. Photo Edta Poet Defense Stifles Stags in 38-2 Victory Fiuker Sets School Receiving Record • FOOTBALL 24 yards shy of the school record, set by current Poet coach Mike Owens in his All-American sea­ by Sean Riordan son of 1985. QC Sports Editor "My favorite statistic is the 21 first downs, and my second favor­ The Poet football team turned ite statistic was the over 500 yards the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps of total offense," Owens com­ Stags into Shetland Ponies in their mented. 38-2 victory Saturday at Newman The Poet defense, which ranks Field. The victory gave Whittier 12th in the nation in total defense its first 3-0 start since 1983 raising and ninth in rushing defense, dom­ its conference record to 2-0. inated the CMS offense, holding The Poet's devastating pass- it to 150 yards of total offense. •isg attack, which is ranked first in The defense added big plays with the nation, was led by wide re­ three interceptions and a fumble ceiver Khalid Fiuker who broke a recovery. 37-year-old school record with "Defensively, I thought we 276 yards receiving. Tim Gregory played exceptionally well and set the old record against CalTech controlled the line of scrimmage," in 1960 with 230 yards. Owens said. The tandem of Fiuker (8 catch­ The effort was highlighted by es, 276 yards, two touchdowns) linebacker Marvin Johnson who and Jeremy Snyder ( 8 catches, had two interceptions and 15 tack­ 106 yards, two touchdowns) les. Defensive back Dewayne proved nearly unstoppable. Both Barnes added a fourth quarter 54 wide receivers rank among the yard interception return for a national leaders in catches per touchdown. game. "Defensive lineman Spencer "Those two guys have caught Carter played an outstanding a lot of balls, as they should, in our game," Owens said. "Defensive offense," Head Coach Bob Owens backs Marcos Ramirez and Scott explained. "We want to have a lot Shrailberg also played solidly." Linebacker Marvin Johnson stops a CMS ballcarrier in his tracks. Johnson had two of people involved and have had Whittier began the scoring interceptions and 15 tackles. Jascha Kaytes-Wolll -' QC Photo Edilor eight guys catch one or more balls with a 14 yard touchdown strike in three games. That's what the from Luce to Snyder less than a Luce. proved successful as Whittier took better." offense should be about." minute into the second quarter. The Poets continued to dom­ a 26-0 lead. The final offensive touchdown Quarterbacks Steve Luce and Later in the quarter, Luce hit Fiuker inate the game as running back Running back Manuel Rosales of the game was scored when Luce Bryan Perez combined for 463 with a 69 yard scoring pass. Then, Don Jay Hardaway (14 rushes, 45 (12 rushes, 42 yards) commented connected with Fiuker on a 58 yards passing while completing with no time on the clock, Snyder yards) punched in a one yard on the running game: "It actually yard pass. over 55 %of their passes. Luce, scored his second touchdown of touchdown. A two point conver­ improved from last game. The line with 385 yards passing, fell only the quarter on a 19 yard pass from sion pass from Luce to Snyder stepped up and performed a lot See FOOTBALL, page 13 Volleyball Kills Sagehens in First SCIAC Match • VOLLEYBALL added. Poet's comeback with tough serving. Out­ Long rallies filled with hard hitting and standing team defense and decisive put "I Felt it was the best mental game amazing defensive plays made this a very aways by the Poets brought them back we've played in our lives. We came by Yumi Yamazaki exciting match to watch. It also gave the within two, bringing the score to 13-11. A QC Staff Writer Poets a chance to show off their superb few errors by the Sagehens and a Valdez from behind in the first two games. athletic skills. They showed impressive kill tied the game at 13-13. Kills by soph­ But we had no mental breakdowns Following in the footsteps of the foot­ numbers in all areas, notably aces, kills and omores Kamala Klien and Amber Lawson and ended up winning three." ball team, Whittier College's women's vol­ digs. sealed the 15-13 victory. leyball team went undefeated this week, Freshman Alisha Ledlie had four out of The second game started out much the — Kealalio Kiilani, junior including winning their first game in the the team's ten service aces. Captain Ma- same way as the first. The Poets were down regular season. The Poets opened up the ricela Valdez led the team with 24 kills, 0-5 before they started to play their game. the 15-9 victory coming off a backrow kill 1997 SCIAC conference last Friday night setting a personal record. She also had 14 However, once they started scoring, they by Kiilani. with an impressive three game sweep over digs. Junior setter Kealalio Kiilani con­ couldn't be stopped. The attack was led by "I feel it was the best mental game the visiting Sagehens, taking Pomona-Pitzer tributed to the team's win with 39 assists Valdez, who had nine kills in the game. we've played in our lives. We came from and the rest of the conference by surprise. and 11 digs. The game ended with a score of 15-10 on a behind in the first two games. But we had "It was a conference upset. No one was "I think the team's serving was awe­ Ledlie ace. no mental breakdowns and ended up win­ expecting us to win in three," senior Ranae some. Maricela's hitting was fantastic. With the momentum on their side and ning it in three," Kamlin remarked. Waestman said. She was pounding the ball," assistant coach the possibility of winning their first confer­ Whittier had a match earlier in the week "I think we caught them a little off Shana Jenner commented. ence game in over a year in their sights, the against Pacific Christian. The Poets took guard. They didn't expect us to be that Pomona-Pitzer took a quick 7-2 lead in Poets were too much for the Sagehens to strong," head coach Kristi Vandenberg the first game. Senior Ejan Kamlin led the handle. The third game went quickly with See VOLLEYBALL, page 13

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