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Volume CXV, Number 1 1 Established 1856 Thursday, December 10, 1987

Lord Rosse Shares History, Heritage with Kenyon By Michael Ueland Speaking in Rosse Hall, Lord Rosse said he during its time period. The telescope which was proud to be speaking in the building was 54 feet high and had a reflective mirror named one was six feet in diameter, remained the Last Thursday, the Kenyon College com- after of his forebearers. Lord that Rosse began by giving summary largest telescope until 1917. The third Earl is munity welcomed Lord Michael Rosse to a brief of the family's developing the fastest ship Rosse Hall. Rosse is descended from Lady significance and then proceeded to also known for of trace back the origins of the family to the the 19th century. The fourth Earl Jane Rosse, one of Kenyon's early benefact- " 17th It was at this time followed in his father's scientific tradition ors. Speaking in Rosse Hall, Lord Rosse century. that Li six landed and was responsible for mapping the Milky r delivered a lecture entitled "The Earls and brothers on the coast of Ireland and settled at Birr Castle. family, how- Way. The fifth Earl of Rosse, Lord Rosse's Countesses of Rosse." The lecture traced the The ever, did not inherit the earldom until the grandfather, died at an early age in World history of the earldom in the Rosse family and 18th century when Lawrence Parsons War I, but before his death he helped to ihe link between Kenyon and the Rosse family-Lo- married Lady King. they did create the gardens of Birr and gave them the rd Jane Although not have children, the title was passed on to renown they enjoy today. His interest in is largely responsible Rosse is currently the director of the William Parsons' son, the nephew of Lady botany and gardening, the for Birr Castle's five listing as one of ' Birr Scientific Heritage Foundation which Jane Rosse. The nephew, who is incidentally star Outstanding Historic Interest in oversees Birr Castle in County Offaly, Lord Rosse's great, great, great grandfather, Gardens of Ml the sixth Earl of ! i ! Ireland. Rosse formerly served with the had a son who became the third Earl of Ireland. Lord Rosse's father, in- Rosse, served as chancellor to the University United Nations mainly in Africa for 18 years Rosse. The third Earl of Rosse, who was St.' Lord Michael Rosse and is currently an advisor to Ireland on third terested in science, was responsible for the of Dublin for 20 years, conferring degrees the likes See page eight world affairs. development of the world's largest telescope degrees and honorary to of ROSSE New Sound System Improves Quality of Social Events

By Todd Van Fossen use by bands. can't afford to have it damaged or stolen." The new sound system will not, according But what sells the new system, says Barnes, What this means is that the new sound to Barnes, be available for use by private par- From coffee houses to comedy acts, cam- is its versatility. This system can be used for a system will be available for use primarily by ties or private campus bands. This is because pus events are sounding off loud and clear as wide variety of Kenyon campus events, rang- non-priva- te campus groups for campus of the need to protect the new system, and to a result of the Kenyon College Social Board's ing from the smallest to those larger in scope. events. According to Barnes, any non-priva- te keep it working well in the years ahead. latest acquisition. While the system cannot currently handle the campus group may gain access to the system Private groups such as campus bands will Nearly four weeks ago, the Social Board largest campus events, Barnes explains that by contacting Vicky Bausinger, Tony have access only to the bass bins of the older purchased a new sound system with funds its capabilities can be expanded to do so. He Ziselberger or himself. system which have been kept. Beginning next provided in last year's budget. According to adds, "This system could cover Summer Accountability is a serious matter for those semester, campus bands will have the chance Social Board member Chris Barnes, the cost Send-Of- f alone if needed." groups using the new system, Barnes warns. to rent these parts of the old system by sign- of the new sound system was $4,832.50. Barnes stresses, however, that access to the Groups using the sound system must check ing up to use the equipment a certain number Barnes explains that the new system was new system will be much more restricted out each individual part they plan to use and of times per semester and then paying a set purchased both because the best parts of the within the college community than in the leave a deposit for the equipment, which will fee to cover that use. Details of the program can be by Bausinger. old system were stolen and the remaining past. Because the previous sound system was probably be around $50. Each individual part obtained contacting The money gained from the renting of parts are in poor condition. The new sound abused by some users and had some parts of the system used must then be checked in parts private campus groups system includes such equipment as a stolen, Barnes comments that guidelines on upon return, and all damaged or lost items of the old system to

16-chan- could go buying more for the nel full-rang- will "This system has will by directly towards parts mixing board, e usage now be tougher. be paid for funds taken from in speakers, microphones and a monitor set for to last eight to ten years," states Barnes, "we that organization's campus account. new sound system the future. Panel Seeks to Bring South African Students to Kenyon for is a long, slow one and at this perhaps other people as well, as a reason By David Bartram scribe to the Sullivan Principles. Instead, the an exchange no longer discussing divestment. Such an ap- board has opted for what it feels are "more point is still at the stage of writing letters sug- There is a distinct possibility that Kenyon in the opinion of expressing its opposi- gesting the idea. proach could backfire, ill relationship with an constructive" ways of enter into a formal Crais: one possible outcome is that the Africa tion to apartheid, i.e., exchanges of faculty Crais stresses that the exchange will avoid educational institution in southern exchange will bring about a situation in with persons not just from bringing only persons from the elite sectors itin the next several years. and students divest- African societies. Every attempt which there is an even stronger call for Commit-te- e South Africa but from the entire region. of southern Such is the goal of the Provost's ment because of the input of people who live is very innovative and un- will be made to involve organizations which on South Africa, a group which grew out The program are actively resisting apartheid and other in the area. of trustees conventional, according to history professor a meeting between students and people from the a member of the committee forms of domination in the region. In fact, Of particular interest to during 1985-8- 6 year. The com- Clifton Crais, academic 5-St- the anti-aparthe- ep pro- visible and unified id African countries is Kenyon's in who teaches courses on Southern Africa and one of the most mittee was merged with the Task Force example, where with the region; his wife, organizations in the region is being gram. In Botswana, for Diversity at its last meeting in October when has very strong ties considered for participation in the Kenyon Prof. Suggs plans to travel next summer, a 't had Scully, is South African and is also a was discovered that the two groups Pam teachers are ex- Crais and pro- exchange. Some of these organizations have disproportionate amount of Quite mention mera-tershi- p member of the committee. similar purposes, not to for more patriates. In general, an American education fessor David Suggs have numerous contacts been at the forefront of movements lists. in is often very attractive to persons from coun- in South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi and democratic (i.e. integrated) education The trustees, it will be recalled, have system is closely the im- South Africa. tries where the educational elected investment Tanzania, which will be the key to not to alter the college's tied to a state which may not see academic the exchange. Suggs cau- There is some concern, however, that the Nicy, which is to maintain holdings through plementation of setting up exchange will be seen by the trustees, and freedom as a high priority. the Common Fund in companies which sub tions, though, that the process of - .- - Not Your Stepping Stone BASCP 0 ft tPLLS." Of- We are noticing again that Kenyon students have a habit and reputation for running roughshod over the rights and property of local residents. Some things you might not know: Pirates cove employees have had their automobiles urinated on no less than six times in a year. because Krogers now wraps the cans of whipped cream in cellophane students were doing whippets in the aisles last year. tree after One fraternity demanded that its pledge class steal a Christmas another fraternity was prosecuted for exactly the same offense. The Tomahawk bar closed after repeated indiscretions by Kenyon students, including overturning golfcarts, tearing out plumbing, selling and us- ing cocaine in the bathrooms and other offenses too numerous to list here.

ARA employees regularly have to contend with students who make as disgusting a mess as possible on their trays which the employees have to clear by hand. (You stick your hand into someone else's pile of mashed potatoes mixed with cigarette butts and chocolate pudding . . . pleasant, huh?)

Gambier residents are regularly awakened by Kenyon parties, post Cove raucousness and late night stereo wars, perpetrated by students totally unaware of anyone else's existence. Local animals have been fed everything from peanut butter to LSD; they have been abused, shaved and even blinded.

It is significant that these activities persist although many of the victims are as well. not only Gambier residents and employees of the college but students THE READERS WRITE One has to wonder who condones this sort of behavior at home. Or is it simply that students feel their tuition buys the right to abuse the college, the town, the The Kenyon Collegian encourages letters to the Editor. All submissions must be signed and right edit all material while maintaining the people and everything else within a fifteen mile radius? typed, doubled spaced. The Editor reserves the to original submission. Someday we'd like to be able to stop apologizing to local residents for what intent of the our peers have done to them. Someday we'd like to walk in Mount Vernon without hating to admit that we're from Kenyon. Someday we'd like to have an to Vote on Activity Fee open and cooperative relationship with the people who live here year round. Students St- Maybe then we could actually be proud of being Kenyon students. To the Editor: manage. The proposed increase in the provide appro- Written by members of the Collegian Editorial Board Recently the Finance Committee recom- udent Activities Fee would mended that the Student Activities Fee be in- ximately $12,000.00 and at least partial!; creased from $92.00 to $100.00. Student alleviate problems this spring. This Actiw by te Council unanimously concurred with this Fee increase affects the tuition cost recommendation and moved that the ap- than .0001 per cent. It is in this context th Kenyon Collegian Counri propriate student referendum be conducted Finance Committee and Student on this issue. In this letter we will explain the recommend the proposed increase. behind Student Council's recommen- In order for the increase to take place, oc Editor-in-Chie- f: reasons Paul Singer . ar,d dation to increase the Activities Fee and the 50 percent of the freshmen, sohpomores, Managing Editor: Andrea L. Bucey proposed details of the upcoming student referendum. juniors must vote in favor of the News Editor: Jenny Neiderhouser of Fee is used to fund a increase. If this takes place the Board Perspective Editor: Alexandra Walker The Student Activities organizations and Trustees will consider this increase in the sp- Forum Editors: Jocelyn Alexander, Garth Van't Hul majority of the student campus. Since the last in- ring. Balloting will take place this weekend. Features Editor: Sonya Dudgeon publications on years ago, number of Friday through Monday, in the residential Sports Editor: Selden Longley crease in the fee two the these organizations and publications has halls, where House Managers will cc-ndu-s Production Assistant: Suzy Grant lis including seven new clubs this upperclass voting. In freshman dorms Photography Coordinator: Chris Klein grown, growing number Resident Advisors will conduct the refere- Business Managers: Peyton Chapman, Tom Gallucio semester. In addition to the many organizations have en- ndum. Circulation Manager: Michael Sering of clubs, countered increases in operational costs. Editorial Board: Elizabeth Bower, Saskia Hamilton, Anil Mammen. is ic These factors have placed considerable This increase is a necessity, if Kenyon David Paradise, Paul Singer, Garth Van't Hut, pressure on student organizations. Last spring, maintain the vitality of its' Student Organiz- Alexandra Walker and Tony Ziselberger for instance, close to 40 organizations re- ations. We encourage you, the Kenyon studen; quested upwards of $185,000.00 from body, to vote "yes" on this referendum to i- Collegian is published every Thursday while the College is in session, ex The Kenvon Finance Committee, while only $135,000.00 ncrease the Activities Fee. This nominal i- and periods. The views expressed in the paper do not cent during examination vacation was available from the student treasury. ncrease is best for all of us, so please vote") views Kenyon College. Yearly subscriptions are $22.00; checks necessarily reflect the of Many organizations had to settle for mere this weekend. payable to The Kenyon Collegian. Our mailing address is Kenyon Col should be made subsistence funding. As the Finance Commit- Affairs Center, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio 43022. legian, Student tee looks towards next year the situation Sincerely, could possibly be even worse. With more new Bill O'Hearn organizations and an expected decrease in Student Council Treasurer enrollment (thus a smaller amount of incom- Phil Wilson ing money next year) the "budget crunch" for Student Council Assistant Subscribe to the Collegian. next year could be almost impossible to Treasurer . TRADITIONAL CLOTHING FOR MEN Woolrich Sero Thomson Jantzen Lee your Have Kenyon's own weekly newspaper delivered to Arrow Brigade Austin Reed London Fog home. 25 issues for only $22.00. Send checks to: The Kenyon Collegian Colonial Men's Wear Kenyon College Gambier, OH 43022 101 South Main Street, Mount Vernon DEC. 10, 1987 PERSPECTIVE PAGE THREE Short Responds to Criticism To the Editor: thoroughness as I would have liked to. Several openings were left for my sharper COMMENTARY Last week's Collegian contained three re- critics and Professor Baranowski found what joinders to my-- critique of gender studies in I thought was the best of them. She points By Chris Hammett the preceding issue. Each is interesting in its out that, in contrast to the Nazis, those in own way. favor of gender studies and minority studies I was sitting at my job at the circulation desk in the Olin Library the other day, Mr. Dan Cohen, with rare penetration, has mean to promote diversity, not exterminate pondering the essential questions facing Kenyon College in the near future, such as managed to see that behind my "objective it. Granted. But that disanology does not where I was going to get free beer now that the College has gone to dry rush, when an arguments is the fear of feminine power." undermine the analogy that also exists; much extraordinary event occurred. No, it wasn't a faculty member returning a book I said Very generously, he does not blame me for less does it put the latter "beyond the extraordinary, not unprecedented. my "castration anxieties," but only "for perimeter of acceptable discourse." Treading I suspect this all had something to do with the brand of counter-cleane- r the library is cloaking them in the guise of reason." How- once again into the land of forbidden using these days. Sitting there inhaling noxious fumes as the stuff evaporated, I began ever, to make his case, Mr. Cohen would thoughts, I repeat that the equation of one's hallucinating, started contemplating the meaning of the due-dat- e stamps on the back of have to show what was wrong with my opinions with one's race gender is or a false Monday's Newscope, and finally reached nirvana and began to imagine that one of the reasons. If my arguments really are sound, and a dangerous equation which the pro- Ming-Fo- o Dogs was talking to me. then gender studies really are objectionable, ponents of gender studies and minority "President Jordan is deeply involved in the Iran-Contr- a affair," I could have sworn it regardless of what me say so. motivates to studies share with the Nazis. said. And if those arguments are sound, then they The last thing I'd want to do is accuse my This is a strange thing to hear from even the most reputable of sources, but coming provide sufficient motivation and we do not consistency. opponents of Their stated aims from a stone dog whose presence in the library I had always regarded as dubious to have to speculate about the darker recesses of are incompatible with their chosen means. If begin with, it was downright alarming. I was tempted to chalk it up to the ARA chili I'd my psyche. But he makes no to expose effort women and men or whites and blacks had at extendo lunch, but he was just sitting there with an expectant look on his face, so any flaw in my "objective arguments." His necessarily experience the world in different I decided to try a response. "President Jordan?" I asked. letter is simply ad hominem, and one is left ex- ways, then a subsequent "sharing" of Unfortunately my timing was a little off, and I said it just as the circulation librarian with the impression that Mr. Cohen would is perience not going to be possible. The was coming through. I got a rather strange look, as was probably to be expected, since accuse any critic studies sufferi- of gender of danger of the equation of opinion with the only other person nearby was sleeping next to a palm tree. ng from castration anxiety. In such a manner biological is it leads directly the type that to "Urh ... I thought you were the President going by," I tried with a weak smile. are dogmas immunized from criticism. Reli- Nazi horrors that my opponents and I most "Have you had your eyesight checked lately?" she asked. "My eyebrows aren't quite ance on ad hominem argument characterizes wish to avoid: the conclusion will inevitably that bushy." the dogmatist. I'm afraid that Mr. Cohen's be drawn that the way to eliminate beliefs Fortunately the conversation was interrupted just then by a fire-alar- m (going off for letter exemplifies only ex- too well the effect of deemed false or harmful is to suppress or the fourth time in two days), so I had to go try to convince students that, in spite of the politicized teaching. terminate the biological types responsible for fact that Kenyon had outfitted its $5.5 million library with an alarm system purchased at Professor McCarthy essays a criticism of those beliefs. Again, in the interest of com- Odd-Lot- s, it really was worth their while to evacuate the building. my unstated scient- "assumptions concerning bating racism and sexism my opponents have When I returned I pursued the conversation with Ming (or Foo whichever). "How ific entirel- sex- objectivity." His criticism consists fallen into the most glaring racism and on earth could President Jordan be involved in this?" 1 asked. y of a list of questions and a list of authors ism: the claim that the traditional liberal arts who, he suggests, have answered those quest- curriculum is for white males only. Of "It's really not that surprising," he replied. "If you were going to carry on clandestine ions in the negative. But many of the course, they are not consistent even in main- activities, and you wanted a place where no one would ever stumble on to them, where authors he cites are in fact defenders of scient- taining that view; yet how often have black else would you go? That long-haire- d lawyer Nields would arrive in Mount Vernon, see ific objectivity, while most of the rest, studies or women's studies been defended by the four-wheel-dri- ve pickup parade, and realize that this was big-tim- e Ollie North coun- though raising important questions about charging the rest of the curriculum with being try. Those gun-rac- ks aren't entirely for show." whether how objectivity is possible, do and white or male! And all of Western civilization "But weren't they afraid someone at the Collegian would blow the cover on it?" not leap McCarthy's conclusion is sexist, even though it to Professor said to be racist and "Don't be ridiculous. The Collegian isn't allowed to publish any news it's in the Stu- that is In it is principles science political. particular, and alone the source of those dent Handbook. What do you think they would have done, pull "Archival Echooooooos" to Thomas view McCart- in- Kuhn does not hold the and ideals of democracy, equality, make room? Anyway, it wouldn't matter. Nobody heard about the scandal until they hy ascribes to him, that science is of a dividual dignity, fair play which have been went home for Christmas break, and by then the operation was over." "political nature." That is only the most im- absolutely fundamental to the progressive "What operation? What could they have accomplished from this place?" portant of the many distortions in his list. As recognition of the rights of blacks, of 1 said in my article, in its only reference to women, and of others. "They were trying to estimate the P.R. damage the scandal would do if it broke. It objectivity, politicized scholarship "seeks to Only a few weeks ago a leading contender was simple. They calculated the number of millions disappearing from the U.S. hide its own dogmatism by a general attack for the Democratic presidential nomination, Treasury, and found their proportional equivalents in Gambier. Then they started on all objective inquiry." Whatever the diff- Jesse Jackson, led a march of students at one removing them, one by one. A planeload of arms was roughly equivalent to closing iculties in achieving objectivity may be, and the world's major universities, Stanford of Gund study room at 2 a.m. A couple million in a Swiss bank equaled the disappearance whatever may be the limitations on objectivit- University, chanting, "Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! of the second water tap in Peirce. Putting down concrete paths in front of the library y in scientific inquiries, avoidable Western has got to go! Hey! Ho! Ho! or other culture was proportional to abrogating the constitution." bias is excusable distortions of fact has got to go!" Is this what never and Western culture off-campu- "What was the student reaction? I was s." remain reprehensible. the citadel of reasoned discourse has come marching and chanting take the Professor McCarthy makes a quite unwarr- to? When "A few students griped about it, and a cartoon or two appeared in the Collegian. discussion, then Western anted and unfair attack on Kenyon's own place of informed Nothing major. Besides, they put up a smokescreen by talking about renovations for gone. Let each of us light curriculum. He says that "out there" there is a culture has already Hanna and Old Kenyon. The fraternities were too concerned about whether working sinking fires liberal learn- "rich and exciting world" in which "questions a candle at the of plumbing was worth the possible loss of their lounges." long this dark of truth, knowledge, science, and objectivity ing, for we do not know how night will last. are being hotly debated," and that Kenyon "Like tax reform." students "don't hear too much of these Sincerely yours, "Precisely." debates." issues are But those philosophical Thomas Short I was getting intrigued. "What was Jordan's connection to all this?" examined in several courses offered by Ken- yon's Department of Philosophy. The Editor Quote of the Week "He was the mastermind of the whole thing," he said. "That was the true genius of the of this paper can attest to the fact that the arrangement. Everyone knows he doesn't do anything but give a speech every now and question of the objectivity of the natural RUSH: A Girl's Guide to Sorority then, so he had plenty of time to set things up. If he had to go to Washington for a sciences was discussed, albeit not at sufficient Success by Margaret Ann Rose. This meeting with Ed Meese, people just assumed he was pitching to some alum. Besides, length, in a course he had with me last definitive sourcebook provides specific most of the students only see him at Convocation and Commencement, so they figure

evaluating dif- ut semester. (The jeremiad which, in this con- information for anyone he's just a cardboard cut-o- they keep in the Bookstore." and goes on to give nection, Professor McCarthy directs against ferent sororities practical tips on how to succeed in the supposed "fragmentation" of the dis- they realize the student body is more apathetic here than at any other col- joining the sorority of one's choice. In- "But didn't ciplines, really raises another set of issues cluded is advice on everything from lege in America?" altogether, I urge a future it to which that resumes to recommendations, clothes "It was their fatal flaw. The results completely misled them. If they'd tried at on the "Forum" be dedicated. For an attack to conversation, and makeup to man- Oberlin nobody would ever have heard of Fawn Hall." academic disciplines is now in the air radical ners; everything a girl needs to know feminists it "breaking the disciplines" -a- from the day she call about sororities, "Wow," I said, "this is amazing. Is anyone else in the administration involved?" academic join to the day she becomes I nd it strikes at the foundation of decides to "Only one, as far as I know, but he's my informant so I can't give you his name. only freedom the best possible basis an (Villard, 1985, $4.95). as well as at alumna. by his E-2- know him pseudonym." for informed Sale price $1.00 No. 05 debate.) "What is it?" Strict space limitations were imposed on " " Reprinted from University Book 'Deep Toad.' the I been invited to write and I article had Service Sale Catalog could not explain all my points with as much DEC. 10, 1987 PAGE FOUR "PERSPECTIVE Presidential Debate Begs for Critical Insight Analysis La of The - . . . , by reporting on the camcam- .. , ,h. V is far f,mfrom onni,enough timetim American voters political office.ffl.. Surec,lrp the car,, By Jocelyn Alexander for whom two hours f.. choices for jouble-ov- e in articles belonging on the sports set of views and posi- paign shouldn't that be a to convey a balanced didates are unknowns.but ,on Nazar in TV viewing public is hard pages or Guide. The possibility for i USA Today called it a version of the Fami- tions. Most of the source of excitement? Saturday, long in the evening without way of carrying through the policies o! A ly Feud. Tom Shales of The Washington Post pressed to sit that Hardly ever do we read an analysis these fresh College knew how, as a being sufficiently entertained, so NBC a nation desiring to remain in the forefront o; reviewed the event the best he days of the "race" without the words camera, and came as much The debate was filled with pre- world powers? There is no strong leadership TV columnist displaying about obliged. performance or make-up- . We hear of bow Kalamazoi er following and i: as a pro-wrestl- witticisms including the favorite the confidence of a Coll political savvy and thoughtfulness fabricated ties, ratings and misplaced moderators who without Hope event? The two joke that some folks would rather seems me as soon as the public is read;, on a bad night. The running get in the way of the camera occasionally and to Against Democratic and the Fat Man." The fact is is the time for us to tell the press fc watch "Jake p, then ej by sen hour long debate between the we get to see, close-u- who sweats the most. did. The statistic that only a is like as a result of a balanced exami- and Republican presidential candidates more Americans More and more then, the responsibility lies on there to Tibbe nett been angles. There is too Kennedy Center in little over half of the eligible public have nation of issues, not camera added 4 December first at the the public to see through the lights, camera, a a twist to the humor in that joke. let the process work the 1 Washington. voting adds action, rhetoric, and evaluate for themselves much at stake to abounds women who will make up the other way around. joints, ai public The New York Times took a day before the men and So far the response of the American Heather 5 and making comment on the event, publishing the '88 race has been decidedly trite allied 7 fi to empty Progress any response at all. December second only a photo of the Studies Search In critical if there has been Gender joints. paper's credit, in a style little seem to take the first steps stage. To the Ka We just can't come from a variety of depan The deal of lump- enough seen, a news analysis was published By Chandra Billiar members seriously. There has been a great ork of s discluded the easy ments: Martin Garhart, Professor of An: The Democrats have been the third which actually ing going on. Professor o! Tibbe suf and directionless commentary on While there has been some controversy Ellen Furlough, Assistant iumped the "seven dwarves," the campaigns humor first half, Johnson, Professor e! be- dress codes and behavior so commonly lately over the place of gender studies in the History; Gordon have been lumped as a sand box scramble ended thf upon by the curious press. The piece curriculum, the search for a Chemistry; and Lori Lefkovitz, Assists::. issue-lumpi- ng focused liberal arts unknowns -- faceless ne tween most of Gender Professor of English. Academic Dei-Maryan- jghest tc individual on the street for a recognized the election is too far off for Visiting Associate Professor if you press an representing the A- Ewers ag pay much mind anyway and in an Studies is moving along as scheduled. All ap- Ward is response you find no one really familiar yet voters to sored 12 be- more unique move the analysis did not are now in for the position. The dministration. with the issues, particularly as they differ even plications Against "front-runner- next finger a ." The press' favorite ten candidates will be selected in the studies, it; tween the candidates. top Originally termed women's x the dif rs front-runne- at a will o. thing do is talk about week or two. Of these ten, the top three studies a yet-ag- OK, so the race is about a year away giving to position was renamed gender points on in the race when most voters can not be invited to come to Kenyon this January to will include teach;:.; us all time to make, as the banner on the point Responsibilities i reboun sight, much administra- only distinguish the candidate on meet with students, faculty, and inter-disciplina- ry studies courses ar: stage Tuesday read, "Decision '88." But even gender earn in At what cost? college to make an offer to teach::; hopes i then will the rampant sarcastic criticism of less their postions. tion. The organizing the program, as well as gathered and Company Mr. Agronsky candidates by early February. established the events so far be worth even listening to. On Agronsky one of these courses in one of Kenyon's Bruce Babbitt appointment is scheduled to be i- Senior What we may (or may not) have seen on pointed out former Governor Filling of the departments. Specialties of the candidates

strides in the debate. His fall semester of ar-thropolog- y, December first was far more than what made the greatest completed in time for the nclude history, philosophy, religion, aember immediately jumped down his throat Shales evaluated as an NBC promo of panel 1988. sociology, and English. Assn.: unfortunate- not for the sake of some faulty policy, but involved a number of depi- Brokaw, who apparently Shales Dr. Linda Smolak, Associate Professor of the search has inter- because Babbitt "had no chance." Does this stay in touch with in- ly mistook for a candidate, rather the Psychology, is heading the search committee. gments. "The need to see The Twelve. mean he is not a viable candidate? Can- disciplines has made :: view was a chance to at least She is excited about the candidates, saying different academic likely be our next didates who do not accept PAC donations more difficult" explr One of them is most to they "are from all over the country and are a process somewhat shifting we have usually do have to work harder than most. Browning. chief executive. After a start very diverse group." Other search committee Provost Reed ic Hninp a disservice to the the choice down to an even twelve n nrt narrowed SPORTS

Upcoming Home Athletic Events: Fresl Swimmers Fare Well Against Division I Teams EMI Basketball Nelson, freestyle (1:41.07); second in the 500-yar- d Women's By Brian McFadden freestyle relay team of Finneran, Senic 100-yar- Universtt Perrit, and Teresa Zurick qualified freestyle (4:32.87); and third in the d Kenyon vs. John Carroll Stephanie 0- -j 3:45.71; freestyle (45.78). All three performanes Tonight 7:30 p.m. This past weekend, the Lords and Ladies with a fourth place time of came swimming teams traveled to Eastern Michigan Finneran's individual lap time of 54.93 qualified for nationals. David Greenlee Ernst Center in eighth in the 100-yar- d freestyle, but still University and Wheaton College, respective- with a time of 47.28 seconds. Eric Chambers Basketball ly, to compete in two highly competitive Men's qualified for nationals in the 200-yar- d Division I meets. Although neither team won Kenyon vs. Hiram College (9th place, 2:00.35) and the their meet, both Kenyon teams showed that backstroke Tuesday, Dec. 15th 100-yar- d backstroke (6th place, 54.85 sec). Sop: they could hold their own against their larger Junior Varsity 5:30 p.m. The 400-yar- d freestyle relay team of free: rivals. Varsity 7:30 p.m., Ernst Center Mulvihill, George Pond, Greenlee, and Alan The Ladies finished third in the Wheaton Schmidt came in fourth and qualified with Invitational with 635 points behind Northern 3:08.07 time. Michigan University and Northern Illinois their "We swam well," said Head Coach Jim University. Melissa Nelson starred with three Steen. "The team likes to swim against the second place finishes in the 400-yar- d in- fastest competition possible. It elicits good dividual medley (4:45.13), the 500-yar- d performances." freestyle (5:13.37), and the 1650-yar- d Net: Ladies' next meet is at the freestyle (18:00.42); all three times were per-- The Lords' and poir University of North Carolina on January 14. sonal bests and within the qualifying times J meet is the Kenyon Invita- for Nationals. Jeannine Gury had a personal Their next home tional, January 22 and 23. best and qualified for nationals with her se- - 200-yar- Lord swimmer in action. cond place, 2:30.17 time in the d 100-yar- breaststroke. Kim McMahon's fifth place, seconds also qualified here in the d 200-yar- d freestyle relay team 2:33.67 time in the same event also qualified. freestyle. The

100-yar- Gury took d of Finneran, Stecker, Zurick, and mi Erin Finneran finished third in the third place, but their 1:43.21 time missed backstroke; this was her personal best and DggUogIIc-s'-G also qualified. Freshman Kami Mathews had qualifying by a mere 0.37 seconds. 100-yar- "The women had a good meet," said Coach a personal best in the d backstroke The U.S. Government Printing Woodsv Owl savs all Divi- C and qualified for nationals with a fourth place Joe Wilson. "The other schools were Office has put together a new Only Nature Should Paint Rocks 200-yar- I we were the only RE 2:16.50 time in the d backstroke. sion but Wheaton, and catalog of the Government's shaved, but we were very 400-yar- team not rested and books. Find The d medley relay team of bestselling out what competitive." all about. Mathews, Gury, Nelson, and Christine Jacob Government books are Give a hoot. At Michigan, the men took on the Send for your free catalog. qualified with their fourth place, 4:12.94 Eastern University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Don't pollute. finish. The 200-yar- d medley relay team of and University in the EMU Col- New Catalog Gury, Catherine Fletcher, Barb Misener, and Oakland legiate Dennis Mulvihill had a Post Office Box 37000 Forest Service, U.S.D.A. Tawny Stecker finished fourth and qualified Invitational. in 200-yar- d Washington. D.C. 2001.3 400-yar- fantastic outing: first the with their 1:56.11 time. The d Women's Basketball Loses Two, Rebounds to Hope Win i . . . . een named the Coast The Ladies began the week losing a North Athletic Con- ference (NCAC) Ver-iNazare- Player .He-overti- me heartbreaker to Mount ne of the Week. College, 70-6- 4. On Friday and Tibbe is the first player to receive this t jrjay, they competed in the Great Lakes 1987-8- honor in the 8 season. A 57" forward Association (GLCA) from ige Tournament Russellville High School, she tallied 20 1- -1 j came away with a record, losing in 71-5- to points Kenyon's 7 loss to Cedarville jmazoo College, 66-6- 5, and defeating College, 21 points in the Ladies' 79-5- 3 victory College, 44-3- 7. over Ohio Dominican College, and 16 points gainst Mount Vernon, the Ladies were in Kenyon's 70-6- 4 double-overtim- e loss to by seniors Jill Tibbe and Ewers. Laurie Mount Vernon Nazarene College. She was netted 16 points on 8 of 15 shots X and the Ladies' leading scorer in each game. She fi 4 assists, while Ewers led the team in also scored 4 points in the Ladies' game with r k. 1 - ounds with 10, steals with 5, and added 12 Kalamazoo College before being sidelined as, and 4 assists. Junior point guard with an ankle injury. ;:her Spencer dished out 7 assists and . ;d 7 field goals and 2 free throws for 16 Tibbe is currently Kenyon's leading scorer is. with 15.3 points per game. She is also averag- Tie Kalamazoo game featured the post ing 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. k of sophomore Stacey Seesholtz. When She is second on the team in field goal x suffered an ankle injury early in the percentage with a 50.9 percent mark and - half, Seesholtz took control. Seesholtz third in free throws at 60 percent. In addition :d the game with 27 points, Kenyon's to her scoring and rebounding successes, est total this season, and 9 rebounds, Tibbe has also made 4 steals and blocked 1 is again led the team with 12 rebounds, shot. ;ed 12 points, and dished out 5 assists. The highlight of Tibbe's season occurred in Uainst Hope, Seesholtz again proved to the Ladies' First game of the year when she he difference as she led the team with 14 5 i became Kenyon's all-tim- e leading scorer. She Jill Tibbe lakes a jump shot against Mount Vernon Nazarene is on 7 for 1 1 shooting, and pulled down needed only 10 points to pass the mark of tidence," says Coach Gretchen Weitbrecht. Player for the last 3 years. Additionally, she -- bounds. Forward Susan Lind led the 1,176 points held by Anne Himmelright '82. "Along with her offensive efforts, she has is the only woman to earn first-tea- m All-NCA- C i in rebounds with 6, while Spencer

1 been a good 3 -- With her 67 far this season, Tibbe floor leader." honors consecutive years. ;red 6 assists. points thus for now has a career total of 1,228 points. Tibbe has been the recipient of numerous The Ladies are now 2-- 3 overall and will inior Jill Tibbe of Russellville, Ohio, a "Jill is playing with a great deal of con- - awards. A tricaptain for the 1988 season, host John Carroll University on Thursday, -- her of the Ladies basketball team, has Tibbe has been Kenyon's Most Valuable December 10 at 7:30 p.m. Lords Fall to Muskingum College By Lawrence Paolucci outstanding effort by each member of our team. Wittenburg, in the last 20 years, is con- Lords and Ladies Week The Kenyon men's basketball team has not sidered the best Division III program in the of the beaten the Tigers of Wittenburg U. since country and we, the coaching staff, are real 1952. On Saturday the 1987-8- 8 Lords had an proud and pleased by the mental and physical opportunity to make history by ending the effort our players showed for 40 mintes. We streak. The Lords, coming off their im- had opportunities to win, and whenever you Men's Swimming pressive California trip, played well, but in do, you must seize those opportunities. the end, not well enough to upend the power- In the second game, the Lords played host

200-breaststro- man Matt Brokaw set his best time ever in the ke, 2:19.41, at ful Tigers. Wittenburg escaped again from to Muskingum College on Monday night. In Gambier with a victory, 58-5- 7. this game the Lords had no opportunities to

A loss is always tough to accept, but this win as they were soundly beaten 86-5- 8. The loss was an extremely bitter one for the or Captain Dennis Mulvihill recorded his best times in the 100-- and best way to describe the Lords' performance Lord's and their fans to swallow as they this night is awful. They came out flat and ard freestyle; he later won the 200-yar- d freestyle at EMU. squandered numerous opportunities to win. never did get on track. The intensity they The Lords in the firbt half came out like showed Saturday was all but distant memory world beaters. Inspired by a large and vocal on this night. Swimming home-openin- g crowd, the Lords snuffed the The Lords played lethargic defense and Women's Tigers. The Lords defensively played like tentative offense. They were outplayed in caged animals set free at the opening tip. every facet of the game, especially in their loinore Melissa Nelson had three second place finishes in the 400 IM, 500 Their tenacious defense caused the Tigers to spirit in playing the game. They were beaten ty!e, 1650-yar- meager 27 from the floor. Offen- and the d freestyle at Wheaton. shoot a through rebounds and loose balls. As Coach sively, the Lords were led by hot shooting Brown put it, "The biggest difference in this from a perimeter. Senior point guard, Nelson game was our intensity of play. We did not Morris, had the hot hand for the Lords as he play with the intensity level we are capable Basketball buried a barrage of 3 point field goal to the of." The Lords were led once again in this Men's delight of the crowd, while Kenyon built a game by Morris with 16 points. twelve point halftime advantage. With both losses the Lords' record slips to

The Lords at halftime looked assured of 2-- 2, as they begin a two game road trip begin- n 9-- 13 9-1- three-rang- Morris has a two game total of from the field, 5 from e, victory, but with 17 minutes remaining, the ning this Wednesday at Wilmington College 33 points and seven assists. e Lord's fortunes began to change. With the and ended with Washington and Jefferson n Lords up 16 points, 44-2- 8, the Tigers began (PA) Saturday. The Lords will return home d their furious comeback, which ended 10 next Tuesday to host Hiram in their last game minutes later with the Tigers taking a two before Winter Break. it 18-- d point lead, 46-4- 4. The Tigers went on an 0 :e run, led by their senior captain, Rodney Lit-tlefiel- d, who ended the game with 21 points. PMTOIMQ PIUS 00 From this point the game remained close. 1 10 11 lose it 77.. I A IVDfN I Ull 1 IVrtlJl 1 IWll The Lords regained the lead, only to --i r-- again due to turnovers and missed freethrows 1( 0HTO down the stretch. The Lords last real oppor- I.D. LAMINATING ii tunity to win was lost when Morris traveled !t Main Streets RESUMES s of Gambier and less ten secondsto go, and Witten- S A with than Id V 1 ;i Mount Vernon burg up by one. The Lords, in the loss, were QUICKPRINTING e AM-7:00P- M Morris with 17 points. Monday-Saturda- y 5:30 led by 392 --COPY 397-483- 7 51 Public Square Coach Bill Brown had this to Afterward, OH. 43050TO Mt. Vernon. SERVING GENERATIONS OF KENYON STUDENTS say of his team's performance, "It was a real PAGE SIX FEATURES DEC. 10, 1987 Fall Dance Concert Experiments with the Magical, Sense By D. senior Jean Bayless. The rock inspired Schwartz music and Modern vocabulary." A piece inspired by the perfect ending to one of the strong r reflects the nature of the piece. These dancers Hell will follow. This is choreographed by Dance Concerts. The Kenyon Dance Ensemble will present work well with each other and the costumes Senior Vicki Kinsey and will prove to be very Tickets are free to students with ID: the Annual Fall Dance Concert tonight, are exciting, reflecting the nature of the interesting. The Romantic Duet by Susan available at the Bolton Theater Box re- tomorrow and Saturday at 8 dance. The movements are new and 1- p.m. with a Schmidt will follow. The sultry sounds of from -5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.! Fo special performanc at 2 p.m. on Saturday. freshing to the Kenyon dance scene. Des- ' Sade set the mood for the piece. Concluding Dance Concert is always a very popu!; :.at This concert will include eight new dances Davis is responsible for the third piece mond the concert will be the Irish Elves piece by so don't miss your chance to see :.i with six choreographed by Kenyon which is separated into many parts by both Students. Dance Professor Maggie Patton.lt will be Dance at its best. :3i-- The producer of the show, Hugh Price, theme and sound. The lights add much to the kiol says that the concert "is choreography. better than Cats." "story" of the Davis' :ose On a more serious note, Price said "this will Finishing off the First Act will be an in- be a different dance concert than Kenyon teresting trio of dances choreographed by collegiate crossword ;jpi is used to. The choreographers have taken sophomore Peter Kyle. This series of dances "-- "TI 10, 1 ' many suc- 2 3 4 5 6 p 8 9 10 chances with their pieces." are quite brave in their intention and are f ;ar'! The show will open with a dance by senior cessful. - iT" TT" T7- IT1 300 Ruth Warmer, who could only will a describe her The second act open with two part iet piece by humming the melody the dance by Dance Nancy Scotford. of Vivaldi Professor '31 ( music will that accompanies it. This piece could "This be a music visualization of Bach" cs 17 1 T8 IT" be described as a will modern version of a ballet says Scotford. "These pieces represent "16 :;arc dream sequence. Following will be a dance by voluptuous full movement with both Ballet 21 22 23 24 Nf 21 26 """"27 """"! 28 :ft Amnesty Defends Human Rights """ ihei 29 30"" 32 ', :'.d By Alexandra Walker and on " the basis of this information the 1 -- pfc I 33 34 " members write letters to officials in the l . . - :ATie ". . . the candle burns not for us, but for all prisoner's i country. The recommended action 35 36 37 38 39 40 141 'Tmi those whom we failed to rescue from prison, for the subjects of these letters does not ::nt who were shot on the way who 42 44"" '"""I 45 4T1 to prison, always urge release -- of a prisoner. A fair trial W .m

-j48 were who were kidnapped, who "- tortured, or investigation are is also common requests. c 47 49'r,,50 .-.- what is . . letter-writin- 'disappeared.' That's the candle for While many react to the g ." Peter Benenson, founder of Amnesty In- method of action as too passive, and 51 ""b2 53 '"Ji XT ternational. therefore futile, the success of Amnesty ie 55 56 57 58 Peter Benenson founded Amnesty Interna- legitimizes its methods. Follow-u- p research ;o'j'n tional in 1961 with three main concerns in indicates -- e; that at least 50 percent of the 59 60 mind. Since then Amnesty has focused on prisoners who are subjects of Urgent Action :!L, helping: (1) prisoners being held for the non- appeals experience a positive change in their '61 62 1 tail violent expression beliefs, 1 1 1 1 of their (2) conditions of imprisonment. Lin I (It denied (3) buward Julius Collegiate CisSJ-l- S prisoners a fair and prompt trial, Recently, Amnesty has focused attention 1111 "St, prisoners :: dea who are tortured or sentenced to on the United States' death penalty. Amnesty ACROSS 47 Actor Jannings 10 Afternoon server death. As its name indicates, Amnesty's opposes the death penalty 48 Arose (2 wds.) "ies unconditionally 1 Amulet 50 Spanish river 11 1929 occurrence membership is worldwide. Amnesty also and works to expose it as a human rights 6 Glass bottle 51 Records, for short 12 Adviser Dai stresses it's impartiality to any political abuse. Ian Martin, Amnesty's Secretary 11 Skull 52 Graduates 13 Ingenious 13 ideologies EXCEPT those declared in the Station 54 Storage place 14 Relatives of the as, General, claims, "We believe the death 15 Emit rays 55 Adding machine, for camel Universal '..its Declaration of Human Rights. It penalty is wrong in all cases, and that it is a 16 Making sense one 19 Conleone works to help prisoners of conscience in violation of the right 17 Tally 57 Art product 22 Everlasting to life, is ' and the 18 and banks 59 Improve countries ranging from Africa Libraries in 24 Incident ;ar. South to ultimate in cruel, inhuman and degrading 20 Wood appearance 26 Buck sorrel :'Eni Afghanistan. treatment." The straightforward, consistent 21 gin 60 Puts a picture up 28 Rome ' s ancient port is 23 I tern for Jul ia again 30 "All About " k: Th What probably most remarkable about and simple reasoning Mar- demonstrated by Child 61 French legislative 32 Mr. Byrnes Amnesty is the with which it ac- method tin, along with the support of citizens from 24 Type of cheese body 35 Refines metal" :me complishes its goals. Amnesty's members many countries and perspectives gives 25 Prefix for gram or 62 Johnny Mercer's 36 Majorette's items write letters to government officials, graph subject 37 Barley's beards "'the; Amnesty the power to work for human 27 "A Majority " of 38 Tennis play V. of prisoners and their families, and Members 28 La of rights around the world. Scala offering DOWN 39 Presser Congress with specific requests or instruc- If you are interested in getting involved 29 Roasting pin 40 Label ing 31 Withstands 1 Baby beds 41 IN tions concerning the prisoner in question. with Amnesty International, Kenyon has its Hot , Arkansas 33 Accelerate 2 Food fish 44 Like Caesar (abbr.) caze Urgent Actions are weekly bulletins contain- own chapter which meets at Common Hour 34 Sot's ailment, for 3 Black cuckoo 46 Ice device ".'kin 4 Money ing information about a person, or group of on Thursdays in the Bedell Room. Any in- short of Iran 48 Driving hazard 35 5 Wrench Muffles . 49 Tropical fruit people, about whom Amnesty has learned terested persons are welcome to the meetings 39 Morons 6 Task 52 Calgary's province tl has not been treated humanely. These are and can contact Peter Harper or Alex Walker 42 Units of verse 7 Joplin pieces (abbr.) measurement 8 Prefix cycle 53 "e Ik sent to Amnesty chapters around the world for more information. for Reverberate 43 Bungle 9 Works with secret 56 Scottish tree 'jtra 45 Accustom messages 58 Chinese dynasty

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Lillian Ar-ne- Gish, z, dew-geratio- Vittorio Gassman, and Desi in order to increase their sales. Ohara, the real Santa Claus and by the ns A Wedding -- you Jr. know this epic can't go wrong. Virginia's mother, is an employee who is of a psychologist he is pm; Jeff Richards didn't waste his money on this responsible for hiring Macey's Santa, Ed- accused of being a danger to soctf A Wedding. Starring a cast of thousands. one folks, is this one Wedding that won't mund Gwenn. Gwenn is a likable caring San- trial makes every New York paper i' Directed by Robert Altman. 1978. 125 make you cry. But ixnay on the rice, okay ta who almost loses his job. Instead of telling postal carrier decides that he will ft minutes. gang? -- Mario Oliverio, II children to shop at Macey's, Gwenn recom- backlog of Santa letters to the court ,3K mends that they go to Cimble's because it has perhaps the most memorable mcrrr When was the last time you went to a wed- a better selection at cheaper prices. The sur- judge vigorously insists that the ne'f 5 ding? For me it was to see my uncle Gian-Carl- o prise happens when, instead of Mr. Macey be placed "right here on my desk tie the knot with the widow Garguzzo, Miracle on 34th Street complaining of lower sales, he encourages soon judge is in the T but that's beside the point. This movie, the buried nef t-und- Gwenn to keep advising shoppers. This is due and the case takes an interesting erlying brilliantly titled A Wedding, is THE movie to Miracle On 34th Street. Directed by Alfred to one main reason, it increased sales by giv- in movie is see about the marriage ceremony and all the theme the Newman. Starring Edmund Gwenn, ing the appearance that Macey's is not only a Christmas, to pleasure and pains it brings. commercialization of Maureen C-deserv- Ohara, Gene Lockhart, John place to spend money but a caring and fair Gwenn restores the respect that es. Payne, and Natalie Wood. 96 Minutes. 1947. establishment. Before long Gimble's is forced Will Gwenn win the trial? I" The storyline is simple: nuptial ties bring to adopt a similar attitude of "caring." Wood ly Santa Claus? Will Gwenn ever ch; together two families for the gala event. Yes, Virginia, a there really is a Santa Claus. meets Gwenn and accuses him of deception ble gum again? Will there even be While trying to make the affair a grandiose Virginia, played by vie:'.-memorabl- e adorable Wood, is a and delivers her ultimatum: "If you are the Come join the KFS in one, calamity after hilarious calamity ensue. skeptical child who believes that Santa Claus real Santa Claus then I want this present," Christmas classic, I to The story may be an old and time-wor- n one does not exist and that Santa is just a which happens to be a country house com- believe that you will n: JT but with a cast boasting of such notables as lucrative symbol The that department stores use plete with a swing. Gwenn believes that he is disappointed. Brian M. Lexvold DEC. 10, 1987 "FEATURES' PAGE SEVEN ftris Year's Musical Releases Rock the Holiday Season By Dave Richards engineers in a long time. A whole album of sword in his mother's hand.") Although not a thoughtful, passionate song that everyone very complex and multi-layere- d sound that instantly likeable, this tune, complete can my last column year I with relate to. These lyrics, unfortunately, ror of the decided uses no computer driven sequencer to keep guitar licks by Andy Summers, grows on the cannot overcome the music I would give up trying to offend the few everything in coupled with sequence (these sequencers are listener. many. is them. And since music is more about sound jo for the This that dreaded what help Ip's like "Bad" seems so machine Other side one winners include the reggae-spice- d than words, the album nd-best-- fails. of column, where I leave out made). This is no small feet when you hear "History Will Teach Us Nothing", the if your favorite artists and give kudos to the rich sound and melodies to match they've mournful "Fragile", and the playful The debut album by Paul Kelly and the stliat you hate. Seriously, don't take this come up with. Good stuff, this. "Englishman in New York." But like so many Messengers, Gossip, should have something ieend all (not that anyone would be so Also rans (stuff I would like to spend pages other artists, Gordan Sumner is allergic to for everyone. With 15 songs and almost an : j), but more of a suggestion list. on but couldn't): making music sans political messages. hour of music, this is a very ambitious album 1,000 Maniacs In My Tribe. Possibly this RYKO CD. Sampler. At five bucks it Witness "They Dance Alone" (Gueca Solo); for a debut and on the whole it succeeds. ;';most enjoyable album, chock full of can't be beat. The throughout the song, and ?. good one it is, music ranges from folk

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--o- country to and mellow melodies. Whether you Lonely Is An Eyesore. 4AD sampler. A Sting describes the women in Chile who straightforward rock. The album starts slow- ihe Boss or Cat Stevens this is for you. great way to check out this amazingly weird "dance alone" with pictures of "The Disap- ly with "Last Train to an only is the production flawless, but the label. Heaven," peared" pinned on their clothes. Sting's target uninspired song that the band seems to stum- s are some of the most insightful I've is General Augusto Pinochet. He warningly ble through. It quickly picks up, however, ;j in years. George Michael Faith. Trust me. A pleas- sings, "Hey Mr. Pinochet, you've sown a bit- with "Leaps and ant surprise, but Bounds," which has the don't expect anything deep. ter crop. It's foreign money 'e that supports fresh sound of an early Beatles Order Substance. If you get one "best Skinny Puppy Cleanse, song and Fold and Mani- you. One day the money's gonna his year get this. Most stop." "Somebody's Forgetting Somebody," a of their best stuff pulate. Only if you've out grown Art Of beautiful ballad with a ;re(but nont from the classic Power, Lies Noise. country flavor. But nowhere else on the LP does Der ; Corruption l.p.). Some of it is disco-e- d Stingle rock than on "We'll Be Together", his The album hits its stride on the second for the pop masses, but most of it is the Robbie Robertson Robbie Robertson. first single. Although the lyrics are simple side. It opens with "Darling It Hurts," an in- e as the original twelve inch remixes, Even if you aren't old enough to remember and you've heard them used in a hundred credibly energy-charge- d song complete with a .e Faith" is about to go top forty, but the Band, you'll love this stuff. other songs, ("I see you with me and baby 60's style organ solo a la the '.be put is Doors. This is off, this stuff sure to get you And also, THINGS TO AVOID AT ALL I makes three ... need you as my guide and certainly one of the best songs of the year. ing. Also check out the CD. version of COST: ABC Alphabet City. Any solo singer my light.") the combination of Sting's voice The rest ot the alDum doesn't let up eiuiei. me, it has twelve extra tracks. under the age of 17. Any girl group the under and band make it work. As customary, Sting "Down on My Speedway" is another rocker "latin music Any heavy ,TC flavored" label. metal ends the song with the beginning like Skylarking and Psonic Psunspot (as of another "Darling It Hurts" that also shows some band, Period. Bowie's Never Let Me Down (". . . Set Them Free"). : Dukes Of Stratosphere). So maybe Doors influence. "White Train" is a haunting (this from someone who thinks Bowie is one song :s tired of the 60's being rehashed every about heroin addiction and the album step down from God). Michael's BAD (four The only cover song closes with :you turn around, but these guys do it so on Sting's latest opus "Randwick Bells," a passionate years for this?), and the "New Age" Boom. is a beautiful folksy ballad Skylarking deserves it's critical acclaim, rendition of Jimi Hendrix' "Lit- that provides a perfect ending :.ie tle Wing." Backed by the Gil Evans Or- to a very good album. Pick up an Dukes' album was overlooked entire-lo- o Well there you have it. I purposely left out earful of chestra, Sting sounds like he's in top form Gossip. You won't regret it. is a tuneful and good-tim- e record things like REM and the Boss because every- despite his terrible the :.hile recalling the 60's, doesn't beat it one is going to buy those anyway, but if enunciation of word "thing". Ending 55 :a:h. Psonic Psunspot includes their first you're stuck on what to get, try something out the nearly minutes of music is "The Secret Marriage" which sE.P. in the CD. format. new. 8888888S??Sg55888SS8888S88S888S seems to be directed towards Trudie Styler, Sting's amour 'my Wilson Meet and The Kane and the two his ... 8S38SSS8888e88SSS888SSS8SS8SS mother of of four children. '.Miracle. Both of these artists showed . . . Nothing Like the Sun (a line from ; of Steely Dan, but more over delivered By Mark Finley Shakespeare's Sonnet 130), appears to be blue-eye- By of II ne the smoothest d soul of the Mario Oliverio, another winner for the Sting-machi- with Aztec --They highlight a new trend coming out Camera's new album Love will prob- only one notable loser on the album. "Rock When Sting had completed his second solo ably be a :s!and that also includes "Curiosity Kill-'- x disappointment to anyone who has Steady", the Noah's Ark story from a guest's Cat" and "Swing Out Sister." It's a studio LP he was originally going to title it In liked their previous albums. Their distinctive point of view, simply fails to grab the

y Praise Women. Although title lacked acoustic guitar -- funky soul cross that has produced of that sound that worked so well on listener. It's different but . . . well . . . boring. High ;of the best albums this year. Check any the usual amount of "oomph" that is asso- Land, Hard Rain and Knife has been Q. How many times can a songwriter cram in Police-captai- n, ciated with the it cer- four-minu- seout, they're sure to please if you're a former abandoned for the most part for a slick, the words "Rock Steady" into a te )f Steely Dan. tainly was relevant. The LP, renamed . . . overproduced electronic sound. Though this song? A. Forty times. Nothing Like the Sun, was dedicated to works on one or two songs like "Deep and XS KICK. This Sting's recently deceased mother and eight Wide and Tall," most of the time on band never fails to Love Sting's backing musicians are all cracker-jack- s, lie. They out of the twelve songs deal with women Aztec Camera ends up always come up with solid or sounding like Wham including Branford Marsalis and Ken- -- g feminine qualities in one way or or ABC. albums. Don't let the sparse synth-- " another. ny Kirkland from the Blue Turtles band. first ke single "Need You Tonight" fool Although there are no go-for-bro- rockers a hese guys can get down and rock with Kicking off side one is "The Lazarus Lyrically, however, this album is excellent. la "Synchronicity II" or "Born in the 50's" t of '3m. Definitely the cream of Heart", a song which seems to parallel the As the title suggests, this album is about love Sting's newest is both appealing and pro- alian Rock. estranged relationship Sting had with his and the love songs on the album are some of found. But one thing Mr. Sting -- get another mother ("He looked beneath his shirt today. the most intelligently written songs to come jacket cover for your LP, the present one eikback Big Night Music. These guys There was a wound in his flesh so deep and out in a long time. "How Men Are" is a looks like it should be on the cover of GQ some of the most amazing studio wide ... the sword that cut him open was the beautiful example of how to write lyrics. It is

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