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College Voice Vol.14 No.9

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Volume XIV, Number 9 Ad Fontes October 30, 1990 Administration Cautions Sources of Drug Story damaging. I don't know what the article is like, bUIif by Sarah Huntley it is clear who they're talking about ... it's going to put News Editor you in a more damaging situation: because I was Administrative interaction with potential sources under the impression that be had received a more in an article describing drug use at Connecticut formal warning than he had." College has yielded a Wave Mag a z in e Last year, suspicion that the source was decision to pull the piece, a IIega- u sin g drugs resulted in the issuing tions of auempted control 0 v e r of a word-of-mouth warning to press and firm reasserta- him. tion of the school's "two- "It was supposed to be trans- pronged" drug policy. lated through another student and The article in question was writ- part of the problem was he never got ten by Jackie Soteropoulos, '92, the message worded in the form in an attempt to examine the that was clear -cut. Our error college's drug culture. was that we probably Interviewing should have spoken twenty-four stu- directly to him:' she ~ dents in three locations, Soteropoulos said. Dr. Charles King '=-~~~-====='" guaranteed her sources anonymity. Tolliver said part of the reason for the in- According to Joseph Tolliver, dean of Student formal and unusual method of message delivery was Dr. Charles King Provokes Life, the administration became aware of the article that the student in question lives in the thematic and the names of some sources through the "student house. at Racism Workshop grapevine." According to Tolliver, the messenger was told, "You people who are nOI like them, Daphne Williams, assistant director of Residential need 10 tell them that they are putting themsetves in by Christi Sprunger people of color. King, author of Life, said that because one of the sources was a "name jeopardy meaning some sort of disciplinary action, The College Voice Fire In My Bones has spoken at that was not new .. _[she] was concemedand immedi- See Druos". 10 Dr. Charles King has a mission. over 100 colleges and universities ately got in touch with him through his housefellow." See Special News Supplement for For the past forty years he has tried in his effort, On Sunday, October According to Williams, "We talked head-on about Soteropoulos' Story what was going on and I said, 'Look, this is very to bring an See King p. :, aware- ness to W hit e Gaudiani Invites President George America of the bur- den of Bush Over Senior Wish List Each year, the members of the Senior Class are at their graduation. The list is compiled by Index by Jon AlegranU asked to fill out and return a questionnaire with the the senior class Executive Board and is The College Voice name of the person they would most like to have speak submiued to the president's office, where it Features pp, 4-5 is then narrowed and in- This year's Senior Class commencement ;;;;;;;"",-","",======''''-======'1 vitations are mailed. speaker could be George Bush, president of the Native-American Said Linda Smith, '91, United States - and many people are not happy Enlightens Crowd assistant to Senior Class about the possibility. president, popular Unlike the Wellesley incident last year, the choices for speaker by problem does not appear to be with the speaker Ct. View pp. 6-7 this year's class included himself. Rather, students are concerned about Gubernatorial Robert Fulghum, author their lack of input before the invitation to Bush Candidates Profiles of All I Needed to Know was mailed. I Learned in Kindergarten, Jane Comics Pauley, newscaster, Kurt pp.13 & 16 Bush Poses- Vonnegut, author of Slaughterhouse Five, Alvin Poussant, scholar, r~ ~% with oves Toni Morrison, author of Beloved, and Dr. Seuss, ~L) author of children's \~~. Leaders books. Above the list it was by Sarah Huntley written, "[The Senior &E pp.14-15 News Editor Class] believes that the Three students learned a lesson in political J persons below have some Yale Drama Group reality on Tuesday from the sage teacher of .J or all of the qualities that we deem important in a Motivates Students politics - observation. ] Kim Harding, '92, Office of Volunteer is !!'§""'~ commencement speaker. Community Service (OYCS) Mentor Program :" President Bush poses with Sal Menzo, '93, and Kim Harding, '92 Such qualities include passion, motivation, wis- ports pp. 17-20 coordinator, Sal Menzo, '93, Tripartite Pro- gram coordinator, and Michelle LaGrave, '93, According to Harding, they were told, "He would like dom, humor and insight among others." drove to the Radisson-Tara Hotel in Stamford, to meet with us one-on-one in a private setting." The only political figures mentioned in the primary and secondary lists were Wil- Connecticut 10 see George Bush, president of With this expectation, the students submitted to Fed- liam O'Neill, governor of Connecticut. Mi- the United States. eral Bureau of Investigation background checks and According to Harding, OYCS received a prepared to discuss OyeS programs with the president. chael Dokingue, undersecretary of the United Nations, Tom Kean, ex-governor of phone call from the White House on Friday Bush, three weeks ago, designated the OYCS initia- New Jersey, Elizabeth Dole and Claiborne inviting two student leaders to meet with Bush. tives one of his 1,000 Points of Light. Pell, Rhode Island Democratic senator. ECAS-Bound A scheduled meeting earlier this month was When the students arrived at the hotel, they- found a See SdedIoa Po 8 Women's Soccer cancelled because of the national budget crisis. See Pol." of LIIht p. 9 .. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c:::: ~ i~VI~E~W~P----:O:..:I~N~T~======~===---.. j Wave Magazine Abdicates MSSC Responds to President ;0;; i its Responsibility Gaudiani's Views on Curriculum ~ 8 __ -,_ _at that highly qualified students, Plancannotbeachieved. Theorigi Letter to the VDiu: nal Strategic Plan calls for • 7 '.... ., , ", which the college so desparately ·0"" rt' ~...,_ The Minority Students Steering ~ .. _ •.,.. • ,' 10' 2 1 -, American Studies Depanmenl Committee was concerned by the wants to attract. do not come to t' ~.. _es .. ..,. ...,...... , _ the detailed document entiU; article "Gaudiani Pledges Money Connecticut College because of the Broadening the CurriCUlum)"As~ a lIIIJa" .... For Curriculum Initiatives" lack of diversity. o:! J-Ie 0'aIa1'lnallerl. .. ro ' .1I1V_ d , .... MSSC agrees that the curricu- department, with its Own faculty raaJaddeSal rap I ••-, ..... (TheVoice, Oct 23, 1990) in which ~ 1Ilat..., _ .. and a choic~ of concentration (in: President Gaudiani presents ber lum is mainly the responsibility of • '_ llnFIl eII'edI" .. _ ... ,. ,'wIlIn 'FIlch. eluding Afncan-American, Asian. views on diversifying our curricu- the faculty but students are also _""'-, Oatof lIultlladut's ...... line members of the Educational Plan- American, Hispanic-American 1lai'1•...,. _ ,_line prfatcr._puIIod. lum. Since its inception in 1986,as ning Committee and the Academic history and culture).'·lfthe goal of G.... 1Iaisstldeant·.reportoflinelltrat ...... '''''' ...... ·atIua,FIIIIo a result of the Fanning Takeover. and Administrative Planning this school is toprepare its students .. ",...... wenaJS'l'Od .. paJi/aa""'storyrr- tII.,_of"'" mopzhpe the Minority Student Steering for the global decade, it needs to WlIIt IlttIe lim.to decide, lit.,made. dllliaoJt _ Pa tim. to protect "'" Committee (MSSC) has been ad- Committee. the curricular deci- combat the primarily Eurocentric wIsiaeI.1ICI worrIeoofSoleropoulos·-..... dressing issues dealing with stu- sion-making bodies. Their pres- ..... 1halpolDl... W... M edlloisdIsreprded1helrrespoaslblU· dents of color on this campus. This ence ensures that the curriculum education learned through high Iles.Soteropouloo·.story.nm spedaI ...... pp llbls .... kb'TIu year, MSSC is focusing on diversi- reflects the needs of the students. school. The college education Colkt. Voi< •• lsmoreof. t.. lure_lDtllpOOt. How sIgnIlka.I ..... fying the college's curriculum. The The addition of courses dealing should prepare its students for the BfoJ'y bas arise. from lbe omc. ofS_.1 ur.'. baacl1lDc of lbe .Uu._. reason why MSSC is focusing on ~ith ethnic American groups is the "outside world." This "outside W... M.tIZiM bad. reopo.s1bIUIJ tor .... artIdtoa what the admIolslra· diversifying the curriculum is be- concernofMSSC. To only modify world" consists of not only just _'s n>ie III ...... IPaa Ibe drug BfoJ'y...... cause itnotonly benefits srodents of courses seems to be a patchwork international perspectives but also Ther. are •• umber ofslgalllcaaa...... arlsIng rr- bow this story was color but the whole college commu- solution to a major problem. the different ethnic perspectives wrltteD.1ICI wby IIwas DOlpublished D1ll1orf1laaDy oc:heduled date, DOIIhe nity. Diversifying the curriculum MSSC appreciates President that exist right here in the United _ofwlnJdoareco_ablpaadlherfPtsoflludenlrtpOl'lerstow.Icb •• d not only lets students learn abOut Gaudiani's commiunent of funds States. How can we possibly be report oa boaor code WIIa_ (w1111out -.uy WllatPaa Ihe hOlM code ethnic perspectives as well as sro- toward diversifying the curricu- prepared to be "better citizens of ...... _>.Ar'e ...... DOI_1InaIaI .. oagh tor W... MII/lIIdM to dents of color learn more about lum. Unfotlunately,byonlychang- the world," if we are not given the ...... " themselves, but it is vital for the re- ing existing courses and not adding opportunity to learn about many I"IIIIo_Tlm arelljlplln',!l/lJaPak1JIgW... M.",.,· • ....- cruilmentofminorities. Theadmis- new courses, the American Studies cultural perspectives that exist jolu 'I ,stoppedwlllnlinepalllagof ..... ""'...... ,oIl1a sions office has continually said Program as stated in the Slrategic right here in' our own country? ... """ -" After """.ItiDI'l, lV_II.",., ...... hlpllllo1Will)' How can we hope to combat racism 'jIlFi ,.,.., of'l" to dIIeover aad report •..,'I It,...... if we cannot move beyond igno- WIa!!I t " •••• ., DOl line edfIora of W_ IIIIp'liM rance of other cultures? We ",. tU,IItaIr,1Mtpl' , ..-_lInrst_thyoullatof are .. lin 1"00: "11 Confronting Racism owed an education that deals with .. _... at I,:f!Iiiai!Id .. 1Int 1eIl" _ line 1lai'1- IIa ethnic perspectives. If we do not learn about these issues in college, ...... ". t 11'p' It ...... " lIaI!oII 1eIl., _ 1llIo..... _ ... ' linewllolelllory, Here at Conn where can we possibly hope to learn about them? Leller'o the Voice: Presently, several courses spe. cifically dealing with traditionally THE COLLEGE VOICE David Bardeen's CONNThought piece "Open Letter to a Racist" underrepresented groups are being (The Voice, Oct 23, 1990) demonstrated to the Connecticut College offered; however, not all of them Jeffrey S. Berman community that m;ism happens - even here at Conn. are pennanent courses. The popu- Publisher It may not be as ovetlas spray painting the MulticuJtural Center (as larity of these courses shows that happened to Wesleyan's Malcolm X House), or as violent as attacks Alice W. Maggin Karen A. Christofano adding them can benefit the entire (Brown University). but it is here. Editor- in Chief (Newspaper) Associate Publisher college community. Therefore, Society Organized Against Racism is organizing a discussion our school can only gain from the Kaly P. Jennings Neil Pergament about Bardeen's provocative lener. It will be held on Tuesday, addition of courses dealing with Managing Editor Acting Editor in Chief (Magazine) October 30 at 7:00 p.m. in Unity House. Discussion will be ethnic American groups. This not facilitated by Joseph Tolliver, dean of student life. only benefits srodents of coior, but Jennifer Ammirati Even if you have never attended a Unity event, please be there AsSlslant to the Publisher also increases the quality of and en- Tuesday, if not to talk, then just to listen. hances the education of our entire NEWSPAPERGROur: Sincerely, student body. S;trah A. Huntley Kevin Head Jackie Soteropoulos, '92 Sincerely, SOARpreside.1 Mlnorily StudeDI N!'ws EdilllU' FcaIun:s Editor Steering Commlu.e Laur.en Klab.kin William. H. SChulz. J Connecticut le~ Editor Sports Edffir u.s. News and World Report Clarification Lauded

Letler to, the Voice: the findings did not SUlprise me; however, Iwas sur- Kate Bisbop Production Jon Finnimore News Iwould like to applaud Alice Maggin's article on prised that some schools do not hold as high ethical Chris McDaniel News Carla Cannizzaro Features the U.S. News & World Report's (The Voice. Oct. standards as Conn in releasing infonnation. For eX- Dan Levine Sports Kris Anderson Arts & Entenainment 23. 1990) recent ranking of Conn. Iwas shocked to ample, I was shocked to learn that schools pracbce Daniel Seligson Photography learn that Conn was ranked in the second quartile nipping (not including athletes. foreign studenlS, or PRODUCTION AND SUPPORT: upon reading the magazine's ranking. I have consis- legacies in average S.A.T. scores). Abigail R. Atkins tently disagreed with the magazine's ranking of This article reinforces the fact that Conn is a highly Operations Director colleges and universities primarily because I think selective liberal arts college that practices high ethical T1w~,. Voice if • ..-.prge_ ~m-prtQiced1lt:WIJIIPCI", loaabf ill Ib: Crc::tz.ia'-wmil:m& Student Caa:r. that it presents a narrow view of each college or uni- I to Ad'ICItiI""I KhcdllIclI_ ....aiIabIe apan n>q1IC" Lcocn 10Ib: Voiu'ri..l be p>bl.iKll>dal.ub;ocD O(in_1O standards. appreciate the Voice for responding the Ii& caDI2lImity. The dcadiDl: for aD k:aIln it We'*-d.ly al.5:OOp.m. (rr Ib: (aIlO1ll'ins -.ck'. ~ 8oc:a_of versity. Furthermore, the fact that the magazine ranking the way that it did. Iam proud to say that Ig~ to Ii& 'I'lll~ ol~i -s~ ., aDtaa, _CIImOl....-1OC Ib: pabl.~o('DY"~ We-. Ib: ri&hl1O edit Cor c:UriIy mel Ic:qlb. AII ....bmiIII: ... mull be ~ ckIlIbic-spKlDd..ipd, mel iDdade. does not publish the algorithm used to assess each Conn and when Igraduate in May Iwill carry that P?de ~ mlllJlo:r for~ ()piqiom~ ill Ib: EdiIIJriaIare thc.:: oftbt: Cc&F Voice Publ.i:lhin& Gruap;'" ~ cbcw~ ia lbc pap::r _ liz apm.... old&: ...... -' do 1lOl-'Jy..,lIccl U. school does not allow a prospective student to un- out into the real world with me. As Caroline Jones. ~. VE_ ollbitpaper. derstand how each school was assessed. s,aid, "It should matter how we feel once we here. Fou.ded 1976 are Dnid SIeWart (founder) . It is quite obvious that Maggin did her homework William F. Walt« (EmUX' in OUc:fEmcrilwl) 10 Femandoluan Elpuda-Alcnjo, (Publisher 1986-1988a: Prelidcnl, Fund) fmding out the statistics of Connecticut College Sincerely. Brian .Fidd (J\1bliJher Emeri1U1 and how they stacked up to other schools. Some of SI.v. Stig.ll. '91 CI.1990, The Colle e Voice Publishin

__ .. rm CONNTHOUGHT Israel, Iraq, and War

Demands have recently emerged in liberal circles and Hussein even from the far Right calling upon our government to was not withdraw troops from Saudi Arabia. In addition, the Lefthas b e i n g proposed that the annexation of Kuwait by Iraq is comparable threatened to Israel's occupation oflands acquired in the 1967 Six-Day by any War, and both should be resolved concurrently. However, country. these assertions both disregard the historical explanations Arab coun- concerning Israel's occupancy of the Sinai Peninsula, the tries were West Bank, the Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem, and the Golan not amass- Heights as well as Iraq's impending nuclear capability. ing their Before war commenced on June 5, 1967, Syrian troops troops had penetrated Israeli territory 770 times in only two months, along his wreaking havoc on the kibbutzim in northern Israel. To the borders in- west, Egypt secured defense positions along the Israeli bor- tent on rav- der andcontinualIy positioned troops in the Sinai area. To the aging his east, Jordan stationed its forces along its border with Israel. land, forc- Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Iraq and, ironically enough, Kuwait ing him to all exercised troop deployment, consolidating the powerful defend his Arab coalition intent on destroying Israel and pushing the country. In- Jews into the sea. stead, Iraq After Egypt called up its 100,000 reserves, Nasser, presi- was blessed dent of Egypt at the time, proclaimed, "If war breaks out it with peace will be total in scope; the objective; annihilation ofIsrael." along with However, Israel thwarted Arab efforts of obliteration by the eco- effectively mounting an offensive on June 5, 1967. Within nomicsecu- six days, Israel had seized the West Bank, theGaza Strip,East rity of hav- Graphic by Kathy Bwthlu. Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, and the Sinai Peninsula (later ing only returned to Egypt in exchange for peace). .3% of the world's population coupled with a staggering I 0% , based on the avarice and bellicosity of Sad dam Hussein, the Israel obtained these lands because her very existence of the world's crude-oil reserves. Thereason why Hussein ra- latter based on the security of a nation surrounded by pugna- depended on the removal of Arabic presence from these paciously acquired another 10% of the world's crude-oil re- cious and embittered enemies. territories. The entire Arab world displayed that it could serves by invading Kuwait is because he needed to recover Granted, the Likud Party ruling over Israel should exer- utilize these regions to gain a signficant military advantage the $100 billion lost during his war with Iran.and to support cise greater restraint in dealing with Palestinians and should, over Israel. Fortunately, the Israelis overcame the Arabs his army which is the fourth largest in the world. perhaps, develop more autonomous Palestinian settlements. through exceptional military strategy, a superior air force, Where is the connection between the Iraqi acquisition of However. simply relinquishing the occupied territories toei- and highly motivated and well trained soldiers. Kuwaitand the Israeli occupation of the W est Bank, the Gaza ther the Palestinians, the Jordanians, or the Syrians will set When Iraq invaded Kuwait on Aug. 2, 1990, Saddam _ Strip, the Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem1The former is the stage for a possible re-enactment of Arabic hostilities to- wards Israel similar to the eventsin 1967. Iraq possesses an army of a million, the biggest tank force in the region, the fastest growing chemical weapons indus- try in the world, and a $1 billion ballistic missile program. In Homosexuality Left Out of addition, Iraq's nuclear program is believed 10be capable of producing an atomic bomb within four years. It is even speculated that he may possess a crude nuclear mechanism already. Itis vital that we destroy his nuclear capabilities as Conn's" Diverse" Curriculum Israel did in 1981, when it bombed the French-built Iraqi nuclear reactor located in Osirak, Since Saddam Hussein used chemical weapons against Iran as well the Kurds living I often have to wonder if gays really the millions of black children who see Some people will find the idea of pre- in his own country, it is obvious that he will threaten his exist I mean, I don't hear that much them as role models. The fact that gays senting gay-related subjects in forthcoming nuclear power againstany nation that questions about gays aside from an occasional need role models of the same sexual ori- courses as ridiculous as acknowledg- his domineering role in the Middle East news report on AIDS. During three entation is often overlooked by the major- ing women or African-Americans. I Many people believe that a war against Iraq is only in the years of courses at Conn, I have lis- ity because heterosexual role models are am sure there are educators that do ac- interest of Israel's welfare. However, the U.S. has other tened to a total of about four minutes of ubiquitous and are therefore taken for knowledge gays as part of society and important allies including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and, espe- classroom discussion regarding gay granted. include gay topics in their syllabi cially, Turkey whom we are required to protect under men or lesbians. If my knowledge of It is important for non-gays to learn when they can. I must note that my NAT.O. obligations. Thus, the notion of the U.S. fighting gays were based solely on what I have about gay culture so that there can be critique is not intended to ruffle any- Iraq simply for the benefit of the Zionist cause is entirely learned in my courses, I would think more understanding and respect of gays. one's feathers. There is simply no false. Even more important, it is essential that we secure thatgaysdonotexistinAmerican,East It is crucial for gays to learn about their time for that I merely wish to point access to oil at a price not determined by a cartel controlled Asian or Latin American societies. own sub-culture so they can feel that their out that the minimal inclusion of mi- by Iraq. It would not beeconomicalIypractical foramalevo- Sometimes I think that maybe I just full identity is recognized and included in norities in thecurriculm is in itself dis- lent and greedy dictator thousands of miles away to enjoy the happened to miss out on all the classes society. It truly does not surprise me that crimination. While this institution has power of throwing our nation into a'recession whenever he that deal with gays. Perhaps Psychol- the suicide rate for gay teenagers is eight come along way in broadening its cur- pleases. ogy courses address homosexuality but times higher than for non-gay teenagers. riculum and recognizing the impor- Instead of falling for Saddam Hussein's efforts to dif- where do I learn about the contribu- How can anyone establish self-esteem or tance of diversity, it must also support fuse worldwide attention on his annexation of Kuwait by in- tions gays have made to literature, film, empowerment if they are repeatedly sub- the diversity itpossesses. Since I truly troducing Israel and the Palestinians into the crisis, people industry, science, philosophy, art, poli- jected to homophobia yet have been left value what this college has to offer, I . shouldunderstand the necessity of a war against Iraq. Sorne-: tics, architecture, human rights and without self-knowledge or role models? refuse to allow complacency to set in. one as impetuous and ruthless as Saddam Hussein possess- other fields? 1 guess what I should The American educational system it- Unfortunately, until there is a col- ingnuclearweaponsis unimaginable. Hopefully, the United really be wondering is why, for the self deprives homosexuals of self-knowl- lective effort to enlighten ourselves, States, England, and scores of other nations will follow most part, gays have been leftout of the edge in fear that others might be enticed the homophobic blight that transcends through on destroying Iraq's deadly arsenal as well as bring- mainstream curriculum. into a "deviant sexual orientation." This race, creed, sex, class and age will ing about the termination of Sad dam Hussein' sdictatorship. The main reason that cultural contri- is an insult to heterosexuals since they are spread. IwaspleasedtohearofPresi- And, yes, these nations will be branded by the Left as war- butions from gay men or lesbians are seen as sexually mutable and therefore dent Gaudiani's involvement in an mongers, imperialists, and the police of the world. And, yes, not recognized as such is that many vulnerable to an "alternative lifestyle." It international effort to educate against nee-isolationists like Patrick Buchanan will condemn inter- educators feel that sexual orientation is would probably be easier to change hatred. Yet I don't know how we as a vention by America in foreign conflicts even though ultra- irrelevant I honestly wish it were ir- someone's race or gender before being community will be prepared to tackle conservatives like him were the staunchest supporters of an relevant However, the oppression, able to truly alter one of the most natural global hatred if we haven't even been aggressive American foreign policy during the Cold War. persecution and prejudice that gays and basic instincts known to humankind. able to effectively educate against the Do not pay heed to these flower children and isolationists, have experienced throughout history The lack of attention given to gay fig- homophobic hatred that exists in our and instead advocate ridding the world of this sinister and make it quite relevant Is it relevant ures and topics is not unique to Connecti- very own society and on our very own deadly dictator that is in our midst that Martin Luther King was a black cut College. Nonetheless, such an educa- campus. man or that Maya Angelou is a black tional neglect is one of the factors that Nell Feria ByJedLow woman? Obviously it is important to permits ignorance and hatred to flourish. Co-Chair of The Atltance CONNThoughl Editor �- g Slow Turtle j Champions Native- i American Rights lenged the audi- .~ by Sarah Haole! ence to give ~ The Coli..., Voke without expect- !:, On Thursday night, before an en- ing anything in ~ 8 thusiastic and curious audience, return, to dis- Slow Turtle, of the Wampanoag cover the true ~ Nation, meanings of love s p 0 k e and respect In. SocIAL about p0- hiIS CuIture, re- ~.S AWARENESS litical is- spect for the' sues and equality of oth- ~ WEEK VII Native- ers is paramount ~ American Slow Turtle de- ':: culture. Slow Turtle's fascinating scribed his soci- ~ presentation was part of Social ety as a circle, an ~ Awareness Week, sponsored by organization of s SOAR. true equality. ':l'';::===::='~==='---'======::J III1'i.g"ZU,I'tl" ""'iUl:2t, ..,,, As the executive director of the It is this circu- Slow Turtle Commission on Indian Affairs for lar organization of Native-Ameri- Turtle works torestore to hispeople Massachusetts and a spokesman for can society which Slow Turtle at- their natural rights, Native-American Rights, Slow tributes to the conflict between the Listening to Slow Turtle's liPn"\.:::r:m-P77Zggrt7ii(im.;; Turtle devotes a large pan of his United States government and his words, it was impossible to believe ,., ,Q@IiiC2 time IDfighting for the rightsof his people. Relations between this cir- in the policies of the U.S. govern- people. cular organization and the triangu- ment concerning the Native- During his presentation, Slow lar, hierarchical organization of the Americans. In a nation founded n,},Y.n.:nm Turtle spoke eloquently of Native- U.S. government are extremely dif- upon theidealsofliberty and equal- American culture and philoso- ficult In the triangle, Slow Turtle ity, the rightful owners of the land phies. According ID the Native- contends, there will always be op- were robbed of their most basic American story of creation, each pression and inequality. The Na- rights, Slow Turtle has devoted his human is a gift to the world. Slow tive-American have become vic- life to regaining these rights for his Turtle stressed that each person has tims of this oppressive triangle. been created expressly IDshare pan Through his position on the Com- people.government He has to challengedface its past the and U.S. ID E'l;ill!~~~llil:.il~~1!'·j!I;I.jl~i'1II'liiilllil.~••,~1;!iI0~'II.!;i;i;.;ll! .i.ii,...iili tilll of himself with others. He chal- mission on Indian Affairs, Slow improve its future. Sports Night Proves Successful 1'...,31:::221 tiple Sclerosis, and the class of 1993asked ID In the spirit of by Jennifer Scott 1'he College Voke take over the project. Itis important to estab- com m u nit Y LtF,":'''''''X lish projects on a longterm basis. Hopefully, service, prizes On Wednesday, October 24 the Sopho- the Sophmore class will stay with this cause were given out at more Class sponsored Sports Night at the until our graduation." Sports Night, not b'~;H:ll:tTJ Athletic Center IDraise money for Multiple The goal of this project is IDestablish for the winners ,.,,,,..,...,.,.,•...... Sclerosis. Two team sports, volleyball and longterm fundraising and volunteer support basketball, and two individual events, life- for the Multiple Sclerosis cause on the Conn ofrather the games, for bUllthe cycle and weight lifting, were offered. Par- campus. The project is based on SAMS teams that raised ill~IIII~IIII·1111 ticlpants were asked to raise at least five (Students Against Multiple Sclerosis) which the most money. dollars in The volleyball pledges team of Todd I,,;C,:,,:,::X';,:,F, with the McGuire, '94, minimum Michael pledge of Marchand, '93, one dollar. Andrew Middle- Multiple ton, '92, Agneta Sclerosis is Oberg, '94, Kate a disease Mc Lau gh l in , that dis- '91, Jen Ahlen, ables the. '93, and Farina central~ raised one nervous~ hundred and system. It] "- sixty two dol- has no ~ lars. The basket, k now n·9 ball team of Rob cause or ~ ------Stevenson, '93, cure. MuI- ~ Todd Whitten, tiple Scle-;; '93, Rob James, rosis af- t'l '93, Jack Gen- fects more.l ther, '93, and nX'i,:~\1:i::r~J~:~~I~lli·~illl~II'i'1~••~'~i;11ill8i~!!1;~iiJ~I'!'I'lilj~illll:8t! than 200 Cl ------Dobby Gibson, you n g Participant spikes the balllD fight MS '93, raised $57. adults In the lift-a-thon weekly, most of whom are between the ages is a sub-chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis So- Andy Bonanno, of 20 and 40 years of age. ciety. SAMS is at the head of a 'national '91, raised $60 Marisa Farina, president of the class of student movment IDraise public awarness of and Sandra del II IE Itt am; 1993, stressed "the importance of increasing the disease. Valle, '93, who !ill2iilltillill!till!tlTI:l!DJ.ill awamess about diseases such as Multiple Farina said, "Our intentions were IDraise l~fecycled, deserves a special congratula- Sclerosis." She also explained the attraction between five and six hundred dollars at this one takes much time and effort. Farina uo~s for raising $10I. Thanks and congratu- of the Sophomore Class IDthis particular one event. Our goal for the year was three praised the efforts of Sophomore Class com- cause: "Last year's Senior class (the class of I~~ons go out 10 all of the studenlS who par- munity service commiLte members, penn~ thousand dollars." The funds raised at UClpatedin Sports Night. 1990) began the task of fundraising for Mul- Wednesday night's eventlDtaled over$I000. Leisring, Suzanne Walker, Chris Simo, an OrganiZing a sucessful event such as this John Ardell, - King Educates Community With Inspirational, Abrasive Techniques

conli1UUdfrom p. 1 does not discriminate. ence of people of 28, he brought his workshop to Connecticut King also mentioned his disappointment color is to come College as the culmination of Social Aware- with the recent actions of President Bush, closer to under- ness Week VII at the college. whom he initially "had hope for." Bush, King standing. "Whites "What do you think is the basic cause of the emphasized, sends black soldiers ID Saudi should fight for the problem between blacks and whites in urban Arabia to die, and then kills them here by needs of people of America?" King asked a racially diverse vetoing the Civil Rights Bill. color because it is group of volunteers. He also spoke of the "Americanization" of right." Kingencour- Answers ranged from "ignorance and people. "We are taught not to notice our dif- aged the audience to fear," to "norenough communication." King ferences and that we all have equal opportu- "do something about discarded all these answers, however, for a nities," King said. it" different one. "White attitudes," he stated. An African-American studentcontributed, King ended the King asserted that white American society "Everything I do is a representation of all my workshop by quot- finds it difficult to admit that they are the ori- people." King replied, "Black people are al- ing Saint Peter's let- gin and cause of discrimination against ways forced to fight their ownbattles, White ter to his unborn son, people of color. As King spoke, anger.guilt, people won't fight for them." which concludes pride and hurt built up in members of the au- King noted that his style of presentation "is with the statement, dience. King reminded the audience that "the to be provocative to such an extent that "Goodnight to you, only way IDsolve a problem is to confront it." people get upset.. , the only way to get white good morning to you King welcomed challenges from the audi- people concerned about racism is to take it and also a clear,

ence and received many. away from their minds and to put it in their clear. tomorrow. to Speaking candidly about the attitudes that guts. " King gave the white American society has towards racism, King used discussion, argument, and an audience a new un- : ;w j King noted the dangers in the predominant exercise in humiliation "to teach whites what derstanding, a new ... system of white male control. According to it is to feel like you have no power." In many beginning and en- ~ King, white, Protestant, heterosexual males cases, he succeeded. couraged them to do ';; are the only segment against which society The majority of the audience began to "something." ~ realize their re- Jackie Soteropou- " sponsibilities los, '92, president of 1 for racism. SOAR, was pleased :;: Computer Camels King equated with King's work- ~ all of their feel- shop, but upset with ~ ings with the the lack of faculty LD=r.'K"ln=-g=w=-as=-.=-d:i:y::::nc::.=m"lc=-s=pc::.".k::::.c::r------' Receive Input From everyday bur- and administrative den that most participation at the workshop and all the other they were and what are their excuses," she minorities ex- events during Social Awareness Week. added. ' 'Competition- perience. Soteropoulos said "I see now that apathy Echoing King, Soteropoulos put a chal- To have a and insensitivity at Conn is a not a student lenge to the students of Connecticut College vard and Brown, who came in first small glimpse problem - it is the problem of those who are to "seize this opportuinty .; let's make the by Kevin Head into the experi- supposed IDbe 'teaching us. 'Ask them where change now." Features Editor and second respectively, the Conn College Computer Camels placed Connecticut College parnci- an honorable sixth in a field of pated in a competition this past twelve. weekend of which few students The four students who took part SYRACUSE ABROAD were aware. Four students took in the competition were under the part in a computer programming strict guidance of Stanley Wer- contest. The event took place at theimer, professor of mathematics. Lowell University in Massachu- The four students, Christine Amo- setts on Saturday, October 20. rossi,'92, John Ardell,'92, Jeff Although Conn faced tough com- Hummel,'92 and Jill Jones,'91, are petition with schools such as Har- all computer programming minors. Arnold's Thrift

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• , , CONNECTICUT VIEW Morrison Tries to Extend Political Career in Reach for Governorship of the people of Connecti- him!elf on his organization and close ties 10 c '1 e.t. ... • the working class, Morrison feels that with cuL" A-.d.C VlewEdltor ~t" the growing concern over the slide of the The implementation of a universal health care insur- .~ Bruce A. Morrison, Democratic candi- Connecticut economy, "II's about time that system for Connecti- ~ dale for governor of Connecticut, has long [!he] stale government is squeezed, and the ance ;, been a prominent figure on !he political people of Connecticut have a Governor cut is promised by Morri- ::::: scenes ofbolh Connecticut and Washington fighting for them and responding 10 their son 10be in place by the end <3 D.C. as a four-term Congressman for Con- concerns." of his first term in 1995. " necticut's Third Disuict. Morrison's cam- Ataconferencein Hartford recently, Mor- Under Morrison's plan, the ~ ~ paign lileralure notes his political approach rison outlined hisplan for Connecticut' s eco- system should provide that ~ of "actions speak louder than words ... the nomic future. He staled, "When I take office individuals, regardless of-i! people of Connecticut are 'tired of tough- forGovernor, wewill immediately take steps income, have equal access- ~ sounding political rhetoric followed by inef- 10 get credit flowing into Connecticut's 10 quality health care, and l fective or non-existent action." economy, and we will create and implement that finding priorities ";; For his gubematorial campaign, Morrison a four-year plan 10 turn around the slide in should be based upon actu- ~ has outlined several comprehensive plans Connecticut's economic climate." Most im- arial estimates of needsj that would improve the Connecticut econ- poriantly, Morrison feels that it's necessary According 10 Morrison's ~ omy, health care programs and rates, and to "keep the dollars here 10 fight the reces- statement, the system issue implementation of a tougher criminal sion." should be funded through -" justice prosecution system, Also, Morrison Included in his four-year plan for Con- public and private sources. ~ , " has been endorsed by several nationally necticut's economy are several sub-points Overall, Momson as-' known organizations for his firm stance on addressing key issues facing the Connecticut serts that "the system ~ pro-choice and environmental issues. economy today. Morrison advocates the which I will lead Connecti- ""'::=:===:::::;::::;:='==:==:;~~;;:::==;:;;;;;:-o.::=~::S= A graduate of M.l.T. and of Yale Law lowering of direct taxes on corporations cut 10 implement will retain School, Morrison frrst worked as a lawyer when the economy and stale budget permit, individual choices for doctors and hospitals, rial rivals, Congresmen John Rowland and for a local legal assistance association. En- as well as rebuilding the workers compensa- it will provide a uniform package of health Lowell Weicker, to defend their environ- joying his work protecung the taxpayer's tion program from scratch. In order 10 bring care insurance benefits forall ata costreflect- mental records to the people of Connecticut dollar, in 1982 Morrison ran for and won an down health care costs, Morrison believes ing ability 10 pay, and it will control health In the past his achievements have included: upset victory to become Connecticut's Third that "we must limit the overall spending of care costs by controlling the overall budget fighting for the reauthorization of the Clean District Representative in Congress. the system, not the price of each transaction." through a health insurance trust, rather than Water Act after the Reagan veto in 1987and Throughout his four terms of representation, Investment in the production of afford- regulating each transaction." succeeding in getting Connecticut included Morrison has fought "for housing initiatives able housing for employees located close 10 To improve the effectiveness of the crimi- in the Medical Waste Tracking Bill to control 10ensure affordable housing for all citizens," their jobs is needed 10 keep down employ- nal justice system, Morrison unveiled a medical waste on beaches. and he believes that "quality education is the mentcosts.and the need for acomprehensive "wide-ranging plan designed 10 keep violent Morrison is an unwavering defender ofhis key 10 Connecticut's future." In Congress, and efficient lransportation system in the criminals and major drug dealers off Con- pro-choice position. Challenging his rivalsin Morrison is chairman of !he Subcommittee state is also addressed in Morrison's four- necticut's streets, ban the sale of assault the race for Governor 10 explain their incon- on Immigration, Refugees, and International year plan. weapons, promotespeedy trials, improve bail sistent voting record on the ahortion issue, Law, andhe also serves on !he Commitlee of Morrison's statement on tax policy high- procedures, 'establish restitution camps, Morrison "reminded Connecticut voters of Banking, Finance, and UrbanAffairs. Relat- lights the importance of the voice of the eliminate the home release program, and his steadfast support of a woman's right to ing 10an issue more closely 10 his headquar- public. Morrison states, "[There will be] no place greater emphasis on crime victims," . choose to have an abortion," Backed by the ters in New Haven, Morrison is also a co- state income tax without public approval in Once again, Morrison supported his compre- National Abortion Rights League, which chairman of the Congressional Long Island an advisory referendum. I will not accept an hensive plan with his personal creed of "ac- supports choice, Morrison has been given a Sound Caucus. A candidate who prides income tax plan that has not won the support tions speak louder than words." 100 percent lifetime rating for consistently Morrison's environmental record has been supporting the pro-choice position. "OIl this proven several times over !IS he is backed by fundamental issue, I have always trusted the Rowland Presents Youth as the Sierra Club Political Committee for hav- women ofConnecticut," said Morrison. Un-: ing "consistently defended the public's right like his political rivals and their indecision reo 10 clean air, water and land," As the founder garding this important issue, Morrison af· Asset to Position of Governor and co-chair of the ~ng Island Sound Cau- firms his stance by stating, "Positions can cus, Bruce Morrison pressed his gubernato- change. Conditions should not." both 1986 and 1988. Connecticut b,SuuaF ..... Rowland has served on the The Coli ... Voice operates with Armed Services Committee 26 cabinet-level Republican gubernatorial candi- "where he actively promotes the agencies while the federal govern- Rowland feels this would be would cent" daate John Rowland may best be interests oflhousands ofConnecti- mentneedsjustl4," He also feels be " a particularly effective deter- Rowland also addresses the is- known for two things: the fact that cut workers in the defense indus- !hat "programs such as worker's rent for teenagers," Another of his sue of abortion. He ''believes that he is the nation's youngest con- try." He also served on the Veter- compensation, which has grown positions on drug education calls abortion is an intensely personal gressman and !hat he opposes .a ans Affairs Committee, the House by 128percent sincejustl985,and for the state 10 "direct and enforce decision and ought 10beleft lOeach stale income tax. His campaign Select Committee on Narcotics Medicaid, which now makes up 'no use' drug policies for all mem- family 10 decide. Personal convic- staff put togethera booklet in which Abuse and Control and the House almost 15 percent of all state bers of the college community ... tions of some must not be imposed Rowland writes, "I first introduced Republican Anti-Drug task force. spending, need 10 be reformed 10 [and] any private higher education on others who differ in good con- this booklet detailing my positions Rowland's main focus is the contain their costs 10 taxpayers," institution in the state receiving or science," Also, he "supports a in February when it became clear state income tax issue. He wrileS, On !he subject of Connecticut's acting as a student agent for state requirement for teenagers, W~Og~1 voters wanted more than a hand- candidate "I am the only forGover- economy, Rowland claims that money" must adopt the same poli- 12 percent of the abortions 10 thIS shake and a smile from !heir candi- nor 10 oppose a state income tax, to "most would agree that the state cies. country, to notify an adult in cer' date. They wanted 10 know that the oppose higher taxes,lO seek spend- economy isnow in recession ... [I] On the issue of the environment, tain circumstances before proceed- important issues affecting Con- ing reductions and a betler busi- will put the full resources of state Rowland "plans 10 mount an attack ing with an abortion," He specifies necticut have been thoughtfully ness climate, which will result in government clearly on the side of on Connecticut's environmental that only "in instances where there considered. .. more jobs for state residents." Ac- creating new jobs for state resi- problems, an atea that has not re- is child abuse by the father, he According 10 the literature, cording 10 an article in the dents, improving the state's eco- ceived the attention it deserves believes it is inappropriate to re- "John Rowland has spent his career StamfordAdvocale, Rowland "has lIOmic competitiveness and per_ during the last ten years," His plans quire parental notification," 'd in public service improving the promised 10vetoan income tax and suading employers and inveslOrs include "[commiting] the state to The article in the Advocate Slll quality of life for Connecticut's 10approve no new taxes in his frrst !hat they are welcome again in the goal of allocating one percent that "Democratic state ch""·:-an ... families. Rowland, a native ofWa- year as governor. He has not said Connecticut. " of the state bUdget 10 the enyiron- terbury, Connecticut, attended what he would do in years two, John Droney has mocked ~~:~ Rowland's position on drug pre- mental area." Row land "believes land's age, calling [him] the d HolyCross High School. He three and four," vention and enforcement states, that Long Island Sound has been ig- S d'date'" But"Rowlan graduated from Villanova Univer- Rowland has proposed several coutC an 1. the "A person's driver's license nored for 100 long and will commit sayshisageisanadvantage.'~a of sity and his political career began ways 10 save money and avoid a should be suspended if they are state resources 10 reslOre its com- offers voters a new generanon soon thereafler. In 1980, at age 23, state income tax. One is 10"use the convicted of manufacturing, pos- mercial and recreational ,uses." He he was elected 10 the 73rd District Governor's line-item veto author- leadership." ~ing, distributing, selling or also "endorses recycling as a Stale Representative seat and he ity 10 cut unnecessary spending usmg drugs ... [and] minors found method of reducing the state's was re--elected in 1982. In 1984 he that the legislature authorized," 10be using drugs would be prohib- landfill crisis and intends 10' raise The Voice requested but did no~: was elected 10 the United States Another idea is 10 "downsize and Ited from obtaining a driver's li- the present statewide recycling receive a photo of Rowlan d from'''s Congress and he retained his seat in streamline state government - cense fora defined period of time." goal. from 25 percent 10 30 per- campaign headquarters.

d � ~ ~ CONNECTICUT VIEW '" ------======------==------=------=---f incomes of state taxpayers already priorities. His plan states, "We are include: the availability of afford- ::> Weicker Campaign overburdened by the current reces- trustees of the environment for fut- able housing, the expansion of n; sion will, in the long run, only hun cure generations ... Connecticut's drug treatment and education pro- ,_~, the economy. According to astate- budget situation, while difficult, is grams, the racial and economic ~ Banks on Bridging ment by the Weicker/Groarkcam- not an excuse for refusing to spend balancing of the state public school ~ paign, "We believe we have to take needed funds on effective environ- system, and the funding of many ~ Bipartisan Biases responsibility for the problems that mental programs." His goals in- primary health care programs, in- , confront usand work to fix them for clude: institnting better manage- eluding those geared toward re- .0'" Within the Republican party, the long-term, not just for election ment of state environmental ducing infant mortality rates and .... by Lauren Klatzkln Weicker's liberal views concern- day. We will make no 'Read My groups, protecting the public from educating the public about AIDS, ~ Connecticut ViewEditor ing President Nixon's Watergate Lips' pledges nor will we abdicate toxins, improvingairquality,solv- as well as addressing problems ." scandal, theenvironment, and edu- responsibility by calling for deci- ing the solid waste crisis, saving faced by working and middle class ~ Lowell Weicker may be taking cation, as well as his consistently sions to be made by non-binding the Long Island Sound and other people facing loss of insurance ~ the largest risk of his already daring pro-choice stance concerning referendum." waterways, protecting vanishing coverage and high premiums. political career. Weicker has aban- abortion, earned him a reputation Instead, Weicker will reveal a wetlands and open spaces, and cre- Weicker is hoping that through doned the Republican party, which as "the maverick senator." In the full plan for fiscal reform within ating environmental ethics and his commitment to these issues. he has seen him through various local, current three-way race, Weicker is sixty days of taking office. These awareness. can represent the views and con- state, and national offices, and is banking on this bipartisan appeal reforms include biennial budgets to During his tenure in the Senate, cerns of all citizens of Connecticut running for the position of gover- to win over both Democratic and provide for long-term planning, an Weicker supported every major regardless of party afftliation. nor of Connecticut as a member of Republican voters. independent board of economic environmental protection law of The CollegeVoice is pro- the last two decades. In 1986, he the Connecticut Party, which he Weicker and his running mate, advisors, and the elimination of viding these profiles of created, he is depending on the Lieutenant Governor candidate "budget gimmickry such as one- won the prestigious "Neptune loyalty of the state's citizens to Eunice Groark, feel that Connecti- time revenues and a "credit card" Award" from the American Oce- the three Connecticut elect him over Republican candi- cut's current fiscal crisis will be the mentality. Weicker has vowed not anic Organization "for his role as a gubernatorial candi- date John Rowland and Democrat most pressing issue facing the new to consider a state income tax until leading voice in the United States dates as a service to the Bruce Morrison. governor. Weicker states, "There the economy has stabilized signifi- Senate for ... the protection and college community. No Weicker, who lives with his is little we do without a sound fi- cantly. utilization of ocean and coastal . endorsement of any can- family in Greenwich, Connecticut, nancial base under us. We can't Weicker has adopted the issue of resources." began his political career as First build for our children on deficits the environment as another of his Weicker's additional concerns didate is intended. Selectman of Greenwich in the and bankruptcies." To correct the 1960's. He was subsequently deficit, Weicker proposes to im- elected to the Connecticut General plement a long-term plan immedi- Assembly. In 1970, he won a seat ately upon taking office. in the United States Senate, where His proposal is notable because he became chairman of the Appro- it avoids, at least temporarily, the priations Health and Education implementation of a state income Subcommittee. He was re-elected tax, which is one of the most con- in 1976 and 1982, but he lost his tested issues in the gubernatorial 1988bid for a fourth term in a close campaign. Instead, Weicker and race to Democrat Joseph Lieber- Groark call for massive spending man. cuts, stating that further taxing the , j ! .i J .1 ~ ~ !L..:::======Members of Connecticut College Students Against Violence to the Environment (SAVE) picketed Girard Mitsubishi in Groton on Saturday, October 27 as part of the International Day of Protest Against Mitsubishi, an event during the Fourth Annual World Rainforest Week. Mitsubishi is partly responsible for rain forest destruction in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brazil. According to DaveLeavitt, '92, "We're not protesting this establishment. , • We're trying to put pressure on the entire umbrella ofMitsubishi ..• Mitsubishi isn't goingto have any choice but to do something about this."

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.~ ~ COnJinJudfromp.l ill'.. According to Mary Beth Holman,'91, Sen- havea politician as Commencement speaker . "'0 iorClass president, this year's selection proc- "Most of the questionaires expressed a sin- G ess was already underway when a well-con- cere interest in not having a politician," said ~ nected alumna informed Claire Gaudiani, Holman. '66, president of the college, that she might be Gaudiani said that she was never made able to persuade Bush, a friend of the family, aware of this fact. "I was never told that the to come to campus. Senior Class didn't want a political person: Gaudiani confirmed this and said that dur- she said. ing a visit, the graduate, "knowing that we Gaudiani believes that an address by Bush have put a good push on trying lO get national could be enlightening and may help develop- recognition for the college: offered to speak ment efforts, because such attention would to the president. allow Connecticut College to highlight its When Holman turned over the class' list to assets. She is concerned that student discon- Jane Bredesen, secretary of the college, she tent could spark negative media. asked Bredesen whether rumors that Bush, "If there is sufficiently loud protest from who did not appear on the fifteen-person list, the students, we will not have him ... The might be invited lO speak. students can scuttle this for the college: she "[Bredesen] told me that no invitation was said. being extended. The next day she called me Usual meetings between Bredesen and the back and told me that he was in fact going lo Senior Class committee did not take place be asked lo speak: said Holman. this year, explained Gaudiani, because of According lo Gaudiani, a letter, drafted by family reasons. "It could have been done President Gaudlanl marches In the 73rd Commencement procession with Admiral Crowe Bredesen and re-drafted by Holman, was more smoothly: she acknowledged. not aware of current developments. We are losing the opportunity lo pursue mailed lo the President. Bredesen, who was contacted upon her Holman explained that no invitations can others and I know for a fact that the calen- One reason for student anger is that the return to the college Friday, declined com- be mailed before the college receives a reply dars of many of the speakers on the list are Senior Class has expressed a desire to not menton the situation, explaining that she was from Bush. "[Time] is my biggest concern. filling quickly: she said. Gaudiani acknowledged that there is "no proof that he will be able to accept. " Anotherconcern of the Class is the inher- ent risk of last minute cancellation due to Government Department the very nature of the President's responsi- bilities. "There is always the possibility that he may not beable to keep the appoint- Initiates Honors Program ment, " commented Holman. Some smdents expressed discontent with the handling of the situation. "Al· offerings." though there were students who wanted Greg Levinson, '9 I, co-chair of the governmentdepartment advi- him.I thinkPresidentGaudiani got him be- sory board said, "I wasn't told about the plan. -. it has caught me off causeshe wanted him instead of taking into Beginning in the 1990- 1991 academic year, the government depart- guard ••• [and) Iwould have appreciated [being informedoftheplan] account wbat the rest of the class wanted," rnent will initiate a new IJorIon program for those students interested . . . we could have looked at it and given the department our said Marjorie Erwin, '9 I . in IJorIon level study before their senioryear. Students lhatareeligible recommendation." One student who asked to remain anony- will begin the IJorIon study in their sophomore year, with the intent of Edmonds Slated, "It is clearly something that the advisory board mous, said, " [The situation] is indicative writing an honors thesis ion their forth year. should be involved inand informed about ... and while it seems that of the way the administration does things Designed by Maureen MoakIey, visiting professor of government, [the program] is headed in the right direction, the process of how it these days • we're asked but we're not and Wayne Swanson, professorof government, thecunriculum will in- came about is not the one I would like to see continued." listened to." clude an honors colloquium which In defending the program, Levinson did say that Gaudiani's administration is familiar will be scheduled eight times during "[he wanted] the program to stand by itself, and not with allegations that student input in the the academic year. "Members of the to be affected by this bureaucratic matter. " Commencement speaker selection process government department and outside 'If we improve the quality of Said Doro, "[The program) is designed to make it is not considered sufficiently. scholars will give presentations on education on this campus •. possible forpeopIe in their sophomore year" tostart their research." Last year, some students were unhappy developing their independent research abilities in with the selection of William I.Crowe, The second part of the program, an . everybody's degree be- Jr., thegovernmentdepartmenL Doro further added that honors reaseareh seminar, will be retired navy admiral and former Ioi~t comes more valuable. ' "we are dning this because we believe students are available for "honors students and Chief of Staff, because of the speaker s interested in entering serious independent work other interested students 10 take in the -Maureen Moakley, military background under the Reagan earlier in college, [and] we want 10contribute to the fall of their junior or senior year." visiting professor of government Administration. in-depth intellectual experiences that they want to The year before, the Senior Class pro- Marian Doro, chair of the government have." department, said, "Students who get tested the choice of Leonard Lauder, CEO When confronted with the idea that some might into the program will interact with the of Estee Lauder Company. consider the program as maximizing education for seniors who are already in the [standard] honors program." Despite the concerns about the process, the few at the expense of the many, Doro said, "I don't think [the pro- In order to be eligible for the program students must have achieved many students would like to have Bush gram opens] up an opportunity for a particular intellectual interest," at least a B+ in one government course. Also, the program will be accept the invitation. Although Doro said that the program could be considered elitist, she limited lo fifteen students, "It would be an incredible honor to have had "no difficulty in rewarding" select students with the opportunity him here despite people's political beliefs. While Reg Edmonds, chair of Academic Affairs, said, "I fully to pursue their intellectual desires. support the government department and their efforts to move forward I wouldn't he opposed to having him atall." Said MoakIey, "Over the years Connecticut College has taken bet- on a second priority ofTthe Strategic Plan. ThePlan,endorsed by the said Betsy Grenier, '91. ter students," and weare now "trying to find ways to address the issue college community, caIls for theencouragementand supportofhonors Ben Gardner, '93, said that if in fact Bush of accomodating [their needs ] .•. there was criticism last year by the work," he acknowledges that there has been some concern about th~ does come "I think it would be an awe- students that there wasn't enough of an intellectual environment on , speak to process. campos." some opportunity for the student er It appears Uiat the government department advisory board was not tell the President and the press how the Hoping that the program will "encourage academic excellance informedoftheplansfortheprogram. AccordingtotheC-book,under students feel [about current policy]." earlier on." and "provide a forum in which faculty will test out re- the by-laws of the student government association, "The Advisory The college has yet to receive a presiden- search," MoakI~y believes that such a plan is a stepping stone by Boards shall be responsible for ensuring student participation in each tial response. "If we receive a poSlove WhIch. Conneeocut ~ollege will create a stronger academic sur- academic department of the college. The Advisory Boards shall reply, my guess is we will definitely take roundi?g. In conctusion, MoakIey said, "If we improve the quality of address academic concerns including, but not limited to, issues of him," said Holman. educatIOn on this campus •.. everybody's degree becomes more tenure, staffmg, course evaluations, educational policies, and course valuable."

s NEWS AAPC Defeats Point of Light Status J-Board Option to Yields Photo Session ConJimudjromp.l experience, different situation than expected. Said Harding, "It was a good ex- Revoke Privileges The president was participating in a perience. The best part was seeing fundraising cocktail party and din- how this whole thing works." by Heather D' Auria ner for John Rowland, Connecticut Meow agreed, saying, "It was The College Voke Republican gubernatorial candi- definitely unforgettable .. ' you really learned how important [the An SGA-sanctioned proposal by Tom Neff, '9 1.chair date. of I-Board, may have been delivered a serious blow this Meow said, "It was very open." president] really is." ~ Guests at the function hadeach paid The students were particularly ~ week. The proposal would provide I-Board with the <0 option of revoking self-scheduled and proctored exam $500 per ticket, and, "[The cam- impressed by the tight security, privliges if a student violated the academic honor code. paign fundraiser] was really the despite the fact that LaGrave, who However, the Academic and Administrative Proce- main aspect of the evening," said had driven Menw and Harding 10 dures Committee (AAPC), which consists of student Harding. the function, was allowed to walk representatives and members of the administration and Harding also said, "They basi- in with them. LaGrave explained faculty, voted down Neffs proposal 4-3. cally squeezed the Points of Light that she had been cleared by the Paul Mazzarulli, '92, house senator of Lambdin and people in." FBI for federal summer employ- AAPC member, believes that the three main defeating The program representatives ment factors in the decision were financial cost, additional .iII.. from seven Points of Light were "It was just like a scene in a movie," said Menzo. work in registrar's office, and confidentiality. allowed access to the puny for The students also had positive The committee, according to Mazzarulli, feared that about ten minutes 10 have a phOIO- reactions 10 Bush. LaGrave char- the registrar's office might have topay additional people graph taken with the president, acterized him as "the average guy 10 proctor exams, and there would probably be an extra According 10 Menw and Har- amount of paperwork and filing forthe registrar's office. COfllfl) ding, Bush asked the students, you would find on the street," while Harding said, "He was the The committee also felt that if a student was forced to "Hey, what's your outfit?" When take a proctored exam in a certain class, that members Menzo answered, "We're from least pretentious person in the of the faculty would find out, and proctored students' Connecticut College," the presi- room." would learn each other's identities. However, Neff agrees that the procedure might ere- dent replied, "Connecticut College. In terms of the inability to speak Said Neff, "That's just an invalid concern ... I've spo- ate more work for the school. He said that it is "the most Nice." privately with Bush, Harding con- ken with the registrar [(Aileen Boyle)] on this and she valid reason that I've heard so far," But, Neff still While the students were disap- cluded,"[Bush] was doing his job has agreed 10 give me in writing a statement 10 the effect maintains that, "If you abuse your [self-proctored exam] pointed that they did not have the and he was very efficient at doing that it would be feasible for the registrar 10 schedule privileges you [should] lose them." opportunity 10 discuss their pro- his job. I think we expected some- proctored exams and maintain confidentiality." Also On November 2, Neff will have another oppurtumity ~gram~;;S!5;w~ith;;;B~U~Sh!!i,~th~e5;y~d~idi;v~ai5lu~e~thi5e~;;ith~ini;!!gi;!e~Ise~.';;';;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~ Neff said, "I think that [AAPC] wasn't entirely informed 10 present his proposal to the faculty. When the AAPC I' about the feasibility of maintaining confidentiality." voted down the proposal, it included a mandate allowing T Ih(8) C a m,(8) ~ Boyle said that although the committee is worried the I-Board chair to present it to faculty. If the faculty about confidentiality, she believes that confidentiality votes yes, then the policy will be enacted. in the registrar's office can be maintained. Said Neff, "lam confident that thefacultywill support 1HJ(8)~~(Q) D. D D When asked to comment on Neffs proposal, faculty us," but he said that his "biggest concern is how [to] "Mike's going to be in Playboy this week. Um, I mean Playgirl ... " members on AAPC declined. communicate [my] ideas to the faculty," so that they -John Maggiore, commenting on Michael Sandner's Neff also believes that money would not be a real have all the information they need to make a proper photo in last week's issue of the Voice problem since the registrar and the assistant are already decision. If there are some doubts about the feasibility, on salary. Neff said, "It is my estimate that in a typical then the faculty members ·shouId let their fears be sub- "Koine, comnwn to all. It sounds like we are a support group. " semester, there would be no more than five people servient to the chance of aetting it work for a semester .] -Betsy Grenier, co-editor of Kaine forced to take proctored exams. It would probably cost Mazzarulli emphasized. that "it is not an administra- less than five hundred dollars." tive crackdown .. , The committee is simply worried "Kids Who Were There When They Inaugurated Claire." Because the cost wOllld be minimal, Neff called the about the feasibility of 'the proposal." -Possible Senior Club name for the Class of 1992 members objecting to the monetary issue, "hypersensi- tive 10 the cost for something in much demand by the college community," citing the recent passage of con- sent of his proposal by the Student Government Asso- ciation. Also Neff said, "We're talking about honor, not Two, Junior Class Executive Board money." Vacancies Add Urgency to SGA Debate and on the I-Board. Breen believes that the Iunior Class by Lee Bereodsen At the Student Government Associa- will make the best of the situation. He The College Voke tion meeting this week, Breen proposed closed by saying, "Although it'S difficult A few days after Craig Meeker, '92, legislation to help deal with resignation dealing with two resignations, it's a great former I-Board representative, resigned crises in the future. time for other class members to get in- from his position, another dilemma con- The bill would allow the old SAC volved" fronted members of the Iunior Ienn Freeman, '93, SGA public re- Class. lations director, also did not see ~ Marla Ribner, '92, Student Ac- 'If you lose a shoe, you don't just problem resulting from the two va- tivities Council coordinator, an- cant positions. She noted, "The Iunior nounced that she had to step down get another shoe. You buy apair Class will still have representation." from her position. As in the Meeker of shoes,' The new elections have not been fi- case, personal problems were cited nalized as of yet, although Freeman as the cause for leaving the execu- • Mark Ockert, '92, said that the Elections Board would tive board position. "run it like a regular class election." Bryce Breen, '92, Iunior Class house senator of Morrison She added, "The elections for the president, was concerned about the SAC and I-Board positions will be vacancies, but he does not see any held at the same time." Inthe upcoming week, the public rela- problems in the future related 10 the two representative 10 choose another partner resignations that were announced less instead of having a class election, which tionscouncil hopes 10 publicizetheopen- ings, gather candidates and bold a speech than a week apart. could potentially result in replacingboth He made the point that there are two representatives. nighl While Freeman said that there is no C- additional students from the Junior During discussion, Breen said that if a Book regulation mandating that the posi- Class occupying the paired positions, person loses one arm they do not cut off and they would handle the responsibili- the other arm and buy a new pair. tions be filled in a certain amoumoftime, she hopes to bold the election as soon as ties which arise in the meantime. Inresponse to that idea, Marl< Ockert, possible. The fmalized date will be pub- "By no means is the IuniorClass fall- '92, house senator of Morrison , said, "If ing apart, " said Breen. He believes that . youioseasboe,youdon'tjustget3llOlhel' licized soon; the class is still well represented in SAC shoe. You buy a pair of sboes,"

• r ~ 1" NEWS ~... J~ Story Raises Varied i Concerns About Drugs ConJiNMdfr_p. I tially not 10play chicken with their academic .~ action, separation from Conn and suspen- careers." ~ sion, and they are putting thematic housing in Timberg believes that there was a cause ~ jeopardy if the members know." and effect relationship between the article ~ - Thedecision foran informal warning "was and the threatened suspension. "I'm more 8 probably an on-the-spot decision made by convinced of that [now] because he was not ~ me, not wanting 10start off the year automati- suspended when we didn't run [the story]," cally jumping on a theme. I wanted them 10 he said. . get a word that they needed to cut it out, but Tolliver and Williams strongly deny that having a full-blown ... investigation seemed the intention of meeting with the student 10 me at that point a bit of an overkill," said source was 10 obstruct the printing of the . Tolliver. article. lust days prior 10distribution of the second "One of the ways a Student Life dean edition of Wave Magazine and while the communicates with students about policy. issue was at the printers, the source ap- .. is through the newspaper, especially with '" proached Soteropoulos with information that something as important as drug use. So there :- he had been told by the Office of Student Life would be no reason at all for me to want to that if the story were to appear in press he hide anything. In fact, articles about drug '\D'-r:::ug::npa:::r::a::pbi::.;;r:;;Da;;;lii:ia:------~-----.J would be suspended. use on campus, in their own way, raise con- Administration stressed that they do not will not allow illegal behavior 10 happen if Said Soteropoulos, "After talking with the sciousness and make it easier 10 deal with wantto resort 10that, but they may not have we know about it ... We don't go searching source, it was my understanding that if the infractions ... That's why the rumor about any choice. Thereason I was told was 10give for it, but if the information is presented 10 us story were run, hecould be in trouble with the the administration squashing the thing is so me and others a chance 10avoid the possible we will absolutely do something about it," administration, and with that knowledge I ironic," said Tolliver. trouble. I thank them wholeheartedly." said Tolliver. made the decision that the story should not He added, "For an administration to say 'I "lackie gotitinherhead that the reason the Williams agreed, "My strong feeling is run at that time. Iput that 10 the editors of don't want that newspaper article published Administration spoke with me was 10 'black- whenever there is a situation when someone Wave Magazine and they agreed with my or you are suspended' is wacko. It's not mail'mesothearticlecouldnotbepublished. is involved in a relationship with drugs, and evaluation." logical. What we said was 'Why did you give I tried several times to explain 10 her how I it becomes a situation where there may be lamie Fisfis, '9 I, co-founder and manag- an interview for the article? Were you trying feel about the kindness of the Administration some discipline, the concern for the individ. ing editor of Wave Magazine, and Craig 10give us information to catch you smoking in this case, arid she refusedto accept the ual and the discipline need 10 go hand in Timberg, '92, co-founder and news editor, marijuana? ... What if through powers of reality of the situation," said the source. hand." confirmed this. deduction we were able 10tell that this is you Williams acknowledged that there is no One question that remains about the entire "It was an extremely hot article 10lOuch. It and you did this? Then we are stack with concrete evidence against the source. "He situation is the means in which the names nf wasn't altogether surprising that we weren't your guilt when we want to help you.?' was not caught by tile; he was not caught by some potential sources were leaked. able 10publish it The way in which we were Williams said, "When I informed [the the housefellow, so I didn't have that kind of Tolliver refused to disclose the names nf kept from publishing it was a bit surprising. It source] of the dangerous situation he could concrete evidence, but he also did not deny student sources, but did say, "We don't have ended up being a whole web of stories," be putting himself in, he was the one who being in this room while the interview" was hired narcs in the dorms:" He also confirmed explained Fisfis. . took it upon himself 10 contactlackie or the going on," she said. that Soteropoulos has not given the admini- "We were strongly under the impression Wave." Soteropoulos has maintained that not all stration any information relative to the story, that disciplinary action would be taken In a written statement 10 The College people she interviewed were actually using Said the housefellow of Thematic House, within the context of the school [or external Voice, the source said, "I was IOld that if the drugs at the time. , "The residents in my house were led to be- authorities]," he said. President or other Administration were 10 The current philosophy concerning drugs lieve that, were [the story] written and did According 10 Timberg, one source in par- callCor an investigation, it would go through stresses, according 10 Tolliver, a "two- they agree 10do some kind of interview ... it ticular was afraid that he could be endan- the Dean of the College. Ifhe thought it was pronged" approach. "This [illegal] behavior would be completetly anonymous . , . if gered by the SIOry and administration evi- necessary, the OCfice of Student Life would must stop and do you need help? This is the people are talking about it, it is not an anony- dence against him. be forced 10 conduct an investigation. They way it is always approached," he said,"This mous situation." "I met with two people and they convinced explained that the students involved would is still Connecticut College caring commu- Soteropoulos said, "With the permission me," said Timberg. "In the course of the most likely be found out, and that action nity. If you are not stopping simply because of one of my sources, I released hisnameand conversation, I became sufficiently con- would probably follow." you can't, then let us help you stop." location 10 one editor of Wave Magazine. I vinced that their academic careers were in The seurce said that the Office of Student "Theadministrationarenotpolice ... at the have not said a word 10 anyone else nor will jeopardy, and I ... made the decision essen- Life helped rather than threatened him. "The same time, the administration cannot and I," adding, "It is unfortunate that people are saying I broke confidentiality, although I can see the logic behind that, but the fact remains Recent History Shows Decrease in that I have not breached confidentiality, ICI am confronted by the administration, I will Number of Disciplinary Drug Cases not breach confidentiality. If am brought before I-Board, I will not breach confiden- by Sarah Huntley usag~ is down. ac~ss. the nation on college campuses." In tialty." NeW! Editor addition, he said, Neither our infirmary nor the L&M emer- The housefellow said, "There seems 10be gency room has had an adverse cocaine reaction from our Whether the administration's stance concerning drugs is strong a strange duality here because I've spoken to colleg~cOmmunity as far as I know, That means ... informally, enough has long been debated. Concrete cases of drug use have been other people who said that they've talked to not sclenUficalIy, that cocaine usage on this campus is slim to few and far between. her about it. I'm not implying that she is the none. People co.uld be laughing at me when they hear that ... No cases involving drug use have been brought before f-Board in person who leaked. I have no idea where the but we really think we would be getting more medical feed- leak came from, bui that was what concerned three years. back." The fast case involved a student addicted 10 cocaine who was found people." . According 10 David Brailey, health educator, the Drug-Free guilty of extensive vandalism. I-Board voted lOexpel the student, but, Timberg said he was the only person on the Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 passed b the decision was overturned by Claire Gaudiani, '66, president of the staff of Wave Magazine informed of the Congress, have placedasacondition for receiving federal fundi college; who reduced the sentence to suspension on the condition that source's identity and then only upon belOg a reqmremem th~t coll~ges implement a definite policy and dis- the student receive rehabilitation and educate the campus. faced with the decision to pull the story. He tnbote mformanon 10inform the students of the pol' Said Tom Neff, '91, I-Board chair, "I think there is a distinction Th . forman ICY, said, "Either! leaked or no one [on the staff] . e 10 ormatJon, according 10 the legislation, must annually between policy and how policy is carried out ... The policy isn't being leaked, and I didn't leak it." outline standards of conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawf I carried out because no one is being turned in for drug abuse. It may In addition, he said, "Jackie may have been possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs, a description ~f be thatnoone is doing drugs at Connecticut College, butl find that hard somewhat careless, but I suspect that the applicable local, state and federal sanctions, a description of 10 believe." sources didn't keep their mouths shut." Sot- health nsks, as well as resources of counseling and reb b'I'ta' According 1010seph ToUiver, dean ofStudentLiie, "Nodean,presi- .. alltIon eropoulos denied any accusation of carel~S- OpportunlUes and? clear statement of the disciplinary sanctions dent or faculty member is saying 'Let's not let I-Board handle drug ness. As for her slOry, she said, "Now I ve that the college will unpose for violations. cases.'" been able 10 evaluate the situation more Themandate also requines biennial reviews of prevention pro- closely, take a closer look at the content ~f Tolliver also maintains that no drug cases requiring disciplinary grams. action have arisen during the three years. my slOry, and I've decided that there IS While Brailey said that the present policy will not need 10 "If drug cases were being circumvented, and people were getting nothing in my slOry that could connect di- adapt much 10 meet these standards he ·';d that h . tl kicked out of college, someone would know," he said. de I . ,L~' ,- e!Scurren y rectly with the students, and this isa slOry that ve 0pIDg UK> mformation for distribution this year. Tolliver believes that one reason for a lack of cases is that "drug needs to be IOld at this point," said Sotem- poulos. t < ~ i NEWS ~ ==~::"-::~~=~===~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~==~~::-~~::~~~=-f Officials Fire Marshal ~ . Cracks Down t Rescind Fire on Room Limits f by Joo Flnnlmore $'>'" Door Bills A.oc::late Ne'WS EdJtor .... Fire code crackdowns have resulted in stricter en-~ by Jon Flnnlmore forcernent of college policy concerning campus par- Associate News Editor ties. ~:l" When the New London fire marshal conducted a .... A lack of communication regarding the New campus review, he told Campus Safety that the occu- .... London Fire Marshal's instructions led to confu- pancy rule set by the city for each dorm living room will sion these past two weeks about propped campus have to be enforced more strictly. doors. Stewart Angell, director of Campus Safety, said the The C-Book states, "There is an automatic room limit, "isgoingto beenforcedany times that there minimum fine of $150 for each damaged item are people in a room, not just a party. Whether it's an [flre-safety equipment]," which includes all fire all-campus event or a private party, there is still the doors. occupancy rule. We're not picking on dorm parties, it's When Bruce Ayers, associate director of everything." Campus Safety, did a routine inspection of cam- The occupancy rule is set forward for safety pur- pus buildings, he included all propped doors in poses, such as evacuation in the case of emergency. It his report. is determined simply by the number of square feet in Esther Kennerson, administrative assistant to room. Ed Hoffman, director of operations, said, " [The physical plant, according to Ed Hoffman, direc- policy's] also non-negotiable. Some things are, when torof operations, "received inputs from Bruce for there is an interpretation possible, but this is not. It's an violations and she, in turn, then sent out the bills imposition placed on us that we can not ignore." based on what she knew to be violations, using Angell added, "Ido notknow what [the fire marshal] the C-Book." is going to do. But, he can do anything he wants at any Tom Neff, '91, J-Board chair, received bills time he wants. He can start counting heads and levy that included fines totaling $3,450 for propped fmes that he feels are justifiable." fire doors, at a rate of$150 per door. When asked about Campus Safety's role in the situ- According to Neff, this fme has never been g ation, Angell stated, "He can instruct as to assist him in levied before, and came as a shock to him. He ~ the counting by blocking the doors and letting no one said, "A propped door is not damaged. Some- j exit," body took it upon themselves, and somebody'ss- When asked about implications this may have on got rocks in their head." 1 student life, Amy Mass, '92, SAC chair, said, "Basi- Because this was not procedure in the past andiE cally, SAC will try, to the best of our abilities, to he had not been informed of any changes in ~ maintain the safe environment the codes are there to whey, Neff disregarded the bills and took the] enforce. We will use our resources to try and deal with matter up.with Hoffman. it so social life doesn't die on campus. " '-'~~~~~~======Propped fire door While propped fire doors are not stated to be a She believes that more Thursday Night Events and firecode violation in theC-Book, Hoffman said, specific period of time], and contain fires in a particular area. other all-campus events will have to be held in Conn "There can be no doors propped open that lead to a corridor in a Propping the doors makes the dorm less safe." Cave in the Crozier- Williams Student Center, which is

< building," because of the local fire code. He companed the stairwell to a chimney, where the fire the largest room on campus for such events. She One problem that has arisen according to Hoffman is interpre- grows because there is air circulating up the chimney. "In believes that with consistency and more frequency, tation of the code. He said, "Does an open room doorconstitule the essence, the stairwell becomes a chimney, and if you. have Conn Cave will become more accepted as the center of same thing? Common sense tends to say it should be okay [to leave doors open, that's where the air comes from." large parties. Another alternative she mentioned was open] as long as the the individual, when he leaves, closes the door. Referring to the lack of communication, Neff stated that the counting and controlling of the number of people It's a point we have to clarify." before he bills any money to dormitories, "There needs to be who enter and leave dorm parties by using a clicker- The increased enforcement has arisen from the New London fire some major PR." similar to that used in the dining hall. marshal's inspection of all campus buildings in January and Feb- Hoffman agreed, and said, "Those fines that have been Julie Quinn, director of College Relations, stated, ruary. In thereport, the marshal noted the lack of automatic closers levied, we're going to pull back." "The bottom line in enforcing all these things, even on all doors that lead to a common corridor, as required per fire Stewart Angell, director of Campus Safety, said there will though it's expensive and time-consuming for us, is code. be periodic inspection to enforce the policy, and that "Stu- that it's going to be a safer environment for the stu- Hoffman said, "The installing of automatic closers has begun in dents do not have a two year grace period.~as~~far~as~th~e~~d§e~nts§·~"~;;;;:;:;:;;;~~~~:;;;;:;;;;~~;;;~ll dorms in Plex. We are now obligated, within some period of time, Connecticut Fire Code is concerned." I to install all closers." Although the college has been given two Hoffman added, "We'll keep everybody years to complete the task, he noted, "We may not physically or informed. I should hasten, though, that we financially be able to complete the job in two years." probably will not wait until we have 100 When questioned about the trend of students propping doors percent installation. Before we impose any open, Hoffman said, "Fire doors are rated [contain a fire for a fines, we will communicate to all students."

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11\£ AA'{5 p.,R£ lJKO£~ ",met! F~ Of ~VR£S'S\ot-l. I'> B£\NG SQ'J£\.C\lE.D.' ~ ~.". .,.~ ings and experiences - times when they felt ~0> overlook one of my identities because it's c- more comfortable for them," he told the they had not been "loved for who [they] are O) Yale Drama Group Inspires audience. "It's not about being gay, or being inside." The invitation drew an overwhelm- .8 black - it's about being Jirnmy, and that's all ing response, and the focus of the presentation there is to it" Raines says he faces discrimi- shifted form the African-American experi- ~ Audience to Share Experiences nation not only from other races, but also ence to the experiences of students with a vast range of ethnic backgrounds. Some of the evening in a presentation co-sponsored by from homophobics within the blackcommu- by Kris Anderson Conn students who shared their thoughts this i SOAR and UMOJA. The presentation, said nity. Associate Am &r Entertainment EdUor evening identified themselves as Jewish, ~ Andre Lee, '93, by way of introduction, aims Jennifer Johnson, a graduate student who Latino, Iraqi, gay, WASP, African American, ~ What do you do when noone loves you for to "kill apathy at Conn," and came as one of majored in African-American studies, re- .~ and West Indies Islander. They shared a who you are inside? the final events of Social Awareness Week lated that she recently was fired from a vol- ~ unteer job as a teacher. Johnson believes she, common desire for greater acceptance and i!i, SoclAL This question, posed VII. to Connecticut Col- In an informal manner, Yale students indi- as an African -American, was a threat to the sensitivty towards diverse cultures and, as ~ AWARENESS 8 lege students by an vidually relayed personal experiences con- white teacher of African- American studies JoAnne Guerrero put it, "to be proud of your WEEK VII· African-American cerning the struggle fnr acceptance. Jimmy she worked with. A third member of the culture, even outside your home." i theatre group from Raines spokeahout being "twice a minority" group, Nicholas Lewis, described himself as "I was very happy with the response the Yale, was explored in depth last Saturday as a gay, blac~ man. "I resent people who a wealthy prep school graduate who is used group drew," said Jackie Soteropoulos, '92, to spending vacations at expensive resorts - president of SOAR. "We have this wonderful someone who has led "the good life." And diversity in our community and we need to yet, said Lewis, "Ifeel ostracized by my own open peoples' eyes to it" Yale students ART SHORTS society ... why? Because Idon'tlive the way shared Soteropoulos' positive reaction to the an African-American male is supposed to." response. "We didn't expect it to be so mov- TUESDAY. OCTOBER 30 Lewis, whose skin is moderately light, also ing," said Williams. "This is the first time we Ernst Common Room, Blaustein. Witches and goblins and ghouls, oh my! It is the night struggles with the issue of racial identifica- invited the audience to share, and it turned out before Halloween, and time for Conn College's annual "Tales from the Dark Side" with tion. "If you find out I'm not pure, does that really well." Barbara Reed and mystery storytellers, beginning at 7:30 p.m. diminish my blackness? Am I defunct, void? As the presentation drew to a close, Raines Am I not pan of the struggle?" left students with one final message. "This is Denice Williams told Conn students, "] a beginning, but only a beginning. You have WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 decided to go Yale because] figured Yalies to keep going, keep trying, keep learning - it Blaustein 210. What happens when the border between human being and sub-human were above racism and that kind of stuff ... can't be 'business as usual' when you walk being blurs? Join the Philosophy Club in viewing Blade Runner, starring Harrison Ford, and ] was wrong." J'Ingrid Clemens agreed. out of here," he stressed. "If it is, then every- take pan in a discussion with refreshments afterwards. Film begins at7 p.m. "When I got to Yale, I looked for all the great thing said here is moot" Oliva Hall. The Film Society presents The Changeling (1980), starring George C. Scott things I saw in the brochures ... 1went there and Triso Vandevere. Two showings - 8 p.m, and 10 p.m. Admission is $2.50. with all these hopes and ambitions, and now Please recycle The College Voice. ] feel cheated. Yale is no different from THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 anywhere else - it's justa replica of the world Knowlton Living Room. Molly Embree, '93, will give a Knowlton Cultural Presentation, outside." entitled "Samurai Sword Fighting." 8 p.m. After speaking on their own behalf, mem- (~ Oliva Hall. TheFilm Society presents The Producers (1968),directed by Mel Brooks.and bers of the group invited Conn students to starring Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel. 8 p.m. Admission is $2.50. join them "onstage" and share their own feel- .....,

FRIDAY. NOVEMBER' 2 Harkness Chapel. The members of the Connecticul College Chamber Choir lift their voices to themusicofHandel, Vaughan Wiltiams, Weelkes, and Farrant in their firstconcert of the year, appropriately named A Concert of British Music. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Oliva Hall. The Film Society presents Bonnie and Clyde (1967), directed .by ArthurPenn, and starring Warren BeattyandFayeDunaway. There will WE'VEG be two showings- 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Admission is $2.50.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Palmer Auditorium. The Hartford Ballet, in the first of its 1990-1991 performances, presents a mixture of classical ballet and contemporary dance works, ranging from 19th century Russian ballet to a modem New THEJOI York-hom style. Performance begins at 8 p.m. For tickets or more information, contact the Box Office at 439-ARTS. Ticket prices range from $7 - $21. FORyOU. A & ETrivia sponsored by DOMINO's . The Peace Corps is an exhilarating two year ex- I. Madonna's best friend was spotlighted in this one-woman off- perience that will last a lifetime. Broadwayproduction adapted for the silverscreen earlierthisyear. . Working at a professional level that ordinarily Name the performer and the movie. might take years of apprenticeship back home, volunleers find the career .growth they're looking for 2, In collaboration with photographer Steven Meisel, this down- and eruoy a unique experience In the developing town New YorIt fashion designer recently opened an an exhibit world. entitledProofofPurchase. International firms and government agencies value the skills and knowledge mastered during 3. WhatShakesperean characler is famous for saying, "In sooth, I Peace Corps service. know not why I am so sad?" RECRUITERS ON CAMPUS Information Session and Film Showing 4. These "no wave" entrepreneurs have recentIy turned their fuzzy Thursday, November 1, 1990 brand ofpop into big business with the release of their major-label 6:30 - 8:30 pm debut album, Goo. Name the band and their bassist. Biaustein Humanities Center - Faculty Lounge

5. Which Rodgers andHammerstein production talcesplaceduring Visit the Peace Corps Information Tabie World War II and features an island called Bali Hai? Crozier-Williams Center Lobby 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 6. Wbo composed Koyannisquatsi] On-campus Interviews held Thursday, November 15 Send all answers to Box 3596. The first correct entry wins a free Peace Corps pizza from DOMINO'S Pizza. The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love . PC3

r � - ~ ARTS&ENTERTMNMENT { :: f C~NIEGOOP: The Latest Line on the Latest Movies ~ §. Ghost Should Do ;< ~ $'> Disappearing Act ~'" l&c by Christian Sbultz Tbe College Voice t.. You know you have just seen a bad ~ flick when you come out of the theater '" and your date, who convinced you to go to this "sensitive" movie instead of Marked for Death, says, "Well, the previews were good." Yeah, the previews were good. The Godfather III is coming out, two new Steven King films are on the way, and Mickey Rourke's next movie looks awesome. (But, of course, a lot of

peoplewhen its thought previewDarkman came out,looked so do good not l-=~~~~~~~~~~~~J jump to any conclusions). But I do not SAURUS memben Breatc-, Stegga-, Thuh-, and Tyran-, shell out six bucks of my parents' hard The heavy metal band, SAURUS, made up of four Conn students, performed at the El 'n earned money just to see previews. celebrate? He possesses Goldberg's body so Gee on Oct. 25. Tyran-, lead vocalist, cites the potential abolition of "Heavy Metal Night" I went to a New Orleans movie theater he can have one last dance with the woman at the New London club as the reason for their performance. "Metal is dead around here," with my date sitting on my left and a large he loves. he stated, and hopes that SAURUS has managed to save the Thursday-night tradition. To tub of popcorn and a Coke on my right. I So it does not sound THAT bad, right? all the Conn students who attended the concert, and there were many, Tyran- says, "Keep Well, I saved the really bad things for last. In settled back, enjoyed the above previews, on Rockin." and prepared to be dazzled. I said to myself, Ghost, when a good person dies, little lights "Self, with the mood you're in tonight, this come down from the sky and whisk their movie's guaranteed to get a good review." I soul to heaven. When a bad person dies, the was wrong. shadows come alive and drag them down to hell. The moral of this movie is rammed Ghost is about a guy who dies and instead HALLOWEEN 4· The Return orMi- down your throat harder that a straight shot of going to heaven, bangs around New York by D.. Seligson and Sean BleD chael Myers (R) of Everclear. And it makes you want to puke . The Colleae Voke City. Right away, this picture is on thin ice- Everybody else is dead from the first three who is going to stay in the Big Apple and more than theEverclear,too. "Don'tbeabad HALLOWEEN (R) movies, so how do Michael and his doctor battle the smog and the rush hour traffic boy, Chris, orthe shadow people will get you "For a briefmoment, director John Carpenter survive being in the heanof a oxygen explo- when he can go to heaven and fly around and when you die." shows stylistic hints of Alfred Hitchcock.' sion at the end of second movie? It does not play the harp all day? The guy is played by In addition, Ghost is amazingly predict- "What moment is that? It was a typical weak matter to the producers. This time ourfavor- Patrick Swayze - another big error. The pan able. About four minutes into the picture I ite, shy, pathological killer survives twenty leaned over and whispered "It was his friend plot slasher movie." requires an actor who can act. The closest "This movie is a twisted, psychological riot gun shots, being hit 'by a truck, and Swayze has-ever come to acting was pre- who had him killed." I then realized that my falling into a mine shaft 10 chase after his date had gotten up to go to the bathroom and thriller which thrives on the anticipation of the tending he was sexually attracted to that moment. It is a classic horror movie. If you (new heroine) six-year-old niece. It is a frumpy girl in Dirty Dancing. Swayze that the people sitting behind me were laugh- feeble attempt to recapture the spirit of the ing at the ridiculous Yankee who was talking don't like it. you're a tasteless moron." struggles with the serious scenes, in which "What moment? What anticipation? Any- first film. Myers even destroys the town to himself. he usually winds up looking like he is either thing that you consider 'cheesy' or 'campy' is police station, not to mention taking out the Saving graces: alas, this movie did have its having convulsions, freezing to death, or instantly a classic. You have a hernia. What power in the town. Will not the state of having flashbacks of seeing Jennifer Grey _moments, though they were few and far do you know?" Illinois ever learn not to transfer Michael naked. (If it is the lauer, I do not blame him between. A cool ghost who hangs out in the Myers on Mischief Night? Apparently not, subway teaches Swayze how to move things "Oh yeah? Well you have a lame answering for getting the shakes). machine message." as there's yet another Sequel with no end in It turns out that Swayze was not killed in with his mind. You really have torespect the sight. Jamie Lee Curtis had the sense not to guy for accepting thiscballenging role. After "Sean, face it the movie and the genre sucks." an everyday mugging ~his co-worker set it "The genre sucks, you suck, but this movie is act in this bomb. Too bad no one else did. up because he wants to steal company se- all, the only other time Swayze really had to BODY COUNT - 20+ (We lost count). a classic." crets and his girlfriend (Demi Moore). Of use his mind was when he convinced himself DAN *1(2 , SEAN *1(2 that he really liked Moore's new haircut. BODY COUNT - 4 course, when Swayze figures this out he DAN .* SEAN***** cannot warn Moore because she cannot see A1so,just the fact that Moore, nearly bald but HALLOWEEN 5· The Revenge or Mi- still gorgeous, is in this movie is abnost him. He then finds Whoopi Goldberg who HALLOWEEN (R) chael Myers (R) enough reason to go and it. n works at a Seance Shop in the Bronx. The see Ever been to a hospital with no emergency The opening credits seemed hopeful. They Stay tuned for next week: Marked for movie climaxes with Swayze saving the day room, only five staff members and a hot tub were well crafted, suspenseful and exciting. by foiling the crime. What does he do to Death. Later. with a scalding feature? 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Neither learn was able to mount an in- by William H. Scbulz, Jr. Sports Editor tenseanack, since both played outstand- ing defense. The women's soccer tearn went into this From the opening whistle, neither week preparing for the ECAC tournament. team was able to pressure the opponents' • On Wednesday, the Camels crushed Western net. The learns went into half-time with a New England College by a score of5-1. Conn 0-0 tie.The second haIfwas played much lost a tough match to Bates, another ambi- like the first as neither learn was able to tious team, by a 1-0 margin on Saturday. The capilaiize on their chances. Camel goal- Camels are stiIl headed for the NESCAC tender Cahalan had an excellent day in tournament but will most likely have only a net ani! made several point-blank saves • first-round match at home. frustrating the Wildcat attack. The only On Wednesday the nationally ranked goal of the the match came with three Camels defeated Western New England in a minutes remaining as the Wildcats lopsided match. Conn controlled the match sneaked the ball past the Camel defense from the opening whistle as Eva Cahalan, and dribbled it into the Conn net. This '91, and Anne Palmgren, '93, shared the turned out to be the game-winning goal goaltending duties and allowed Western New as Conn was unable to England only one goal. The Camels' scorers score in the closing min- It was not a very exciting week '91, to file a formal complaint in fence. In Wednesday's first game, the Stoners were triumphant over were led by Marty Davis, '91, who blasted utes. on the gridiron. Both Sunday's protest with 1M director Fran two shots by the Western New England goal- The loss rules out games were cancelled because of a Shields. Neither Sheilds nor Windham by forfeit. Yes, this is the keeper. Also scoring for Conn were Kate Harkness Green as the scheduling conflict with the Head Burstein were available for com- same Windham learn that forfeited Greco:94, Tyra Norbeck, '92, and Robin site for the ECAC tour- of the Charles. All four learns felt ment earlier this week, and have thus for- Dryer, '92. Wednesday's match, however, nament, but the Camels that it was their duty 10 travel 10 On Thursday, David easily de- feited themselves right out of the was merely a warmup for the importantrcgu- will most likely host a Boston and support the crew tearn feated F.W.A. by a score of 14-0. league. See you next year. Jar-season final against Bates College. first-round match on in this most important and presti- The David attack was led by Cristo The second game of that day was Bates came into Saturday's match having Wednesday. The Camels gous of regattas. The first game Garcia, '92, who ran for I TD,and a defensive struggle between The Team and Get Smart, beaten Bowdoin CoIlege earlier in the week. finish the regular season between Can't Touch This which resulted in a 2-2 This placed Bates in a position to host the an impressive 10-2-2 and the KBees will be tie.Pete Francis, '93, who ECAC tournament if they could beat Conn, record. Conn also played on Nov. I.This is lives in Windham, man- whose only loss of the season had been the emerges from the season an important game for the aged to tally twice for hands of Bowdoin. The Camels were in the ranked 19th in the nation Can't Touch This squad Intramural The Team, while Mike same position on Saturday, needing a win to and 4th in New England. because it will decide Peck, '93, did the same gain home field advantage for the tourna- Conn's opponent for whether or not they go 10 for Get Smart. ment. With the ability to host the tournament Wednesday's match will the playoffs. This is no sure On Wednesday, the at stake, both tearns played an intense match. be announced Monday. win for Can't Touch This, Update who may be without the X-Conns got their sec- services of All-League re- ond win of the week by ceiver John Yearout, '91. defeating Larrabee 2-0. Conn Fall Sports Action! When asked for a comment on Bryce Breen, '92, who returned an Adam Ferrari, '91, and Debo Yearout's status, learn captain interception for a TD. In the sec- Adegbile, '91, each tallied for the X- Brooks Brown, '91, simply stated, ond game of that day, the Bula Conns, whileLarry Block, '9I,added Men's Soccer: " I don't know if we can do it with- Suvas won by a narrow margin an assist. Physical Plant gained their 10/31 at Eastern Connecticut State out John." overtheKBeeswith ascoreofl4- first victory of the season as they de- The second game of that day be- 7. The Suvas were led by Chris feated the Cupcakes 2-1. Kermit tweenF.W.A:andS.C.hasbeenre- Friendly, '93, who accounted for Fernandez showed exceIlent ball scheduled for Sunday Oct. 28. both of their TDs. Brian Hill, '94, control as he accounted for both of Volleyball: Wednesday's action was some- tallied for the KBees only TD. Physical Plants goals. what more exciting as E.M. Air- On Friday, 10/30 at Mt. Holyoke with Williams planes and the 4 Horseman com- although there "J"'" ===="",======peted in the frrsteverConn College Mud Bowl. In the midst of one of :C~;~~~~1 Women's and Men's Cross Country: the worst storms to hit New Lon- Airplanes ven-,,,"" don that week, these two teams tured down 10 t 11/3 ECAC Championships at Tufts battled it out with the Airplanes Dawley Field to i:? ,<.(,..•...,··"··",,\s,···,t·,,•. emerging victorious 35-7. 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~ i With Simmom~~al~~~!~~rwas ~ by Dan LeVID~ . I beca f ~ Associate Sports Editor Imp emented use 0 time con- straints . .~ The women's tennis team com- Finally me match began, and me ~ pleted its season on Saturday by Camels dominated play all around. ~ ll' crushing Simmons College 8-1. Sarah Hurst, '91, Jennifer Preuss, 8 Upon arrival in Boston, me '94, Carter LaPrade, '92, Michele J! Camels were told mat me Simmons LaChance, '94, and Katy Jennings, ~ team was not aware mat me match '93, all vanquished their singles' was scheduled to take place. Be- opponents. cause of scheduling problems in TheConndoubles teams of Hurst me Simmons athletic department, and Christa Holohan, '94, Christine me Camels had to wait two hours Widodo, '94, and LaChance, and while Simmons players were Jennings and LaPrade swept Sirn- rounded up. Conn Coach Sheryl mons off me court. Yeary's suggestion mat all matches The Simmons win ups me Cam- be eight-game pro-sets instead of els' record to a stellar 10-3. Sailing Demonstrates Prowess

It was a busy weekend for all tied for sixth place overall, which, three Conn sailing teams. At me unfortunately, was not high enough Schell Regaua at MIT, me Varsity to qualify them for Atlantic East team placed third overall. Karl Zei- Coast Championships. gler,'92, who skippered for A Divi- At Harvard this weekend, me sion with crew Rob Sumner,'94. women's team captured a third at Cross Country Teams Hope Andy Vietor, '91, with crew Ann Wom_en's New Englands. Conn's Renzy, '94, and Justin Palm,'92, A-division boat was skippered by with crew Jen Kimiatek, '91, raced Carolyn Ulander, '92, with crew for Top-Ten Ranking for B-division. Stacy Helmbrecht,'91. B-Division The Freshman New Englands was skippered by Jen Coolidge,'9l, were raced at me Coast Guard with crew Liz Venney,'94. Tufts The men placed second behind Coast Guard in their Academy. Conn's A-division was took first place, and Harvard was by John Fischer race. Coast Guard had 25 points, while me Camels fol- only one point ahead of Conn, The College Voice represented by Scott Kirkpatrick lowed with 53. Andrew Builder,'9l, came in secondin with crew Sara Butler and Mike which wasjustenough to give.them The men' s and women' s cross country teams each me 50-man field with a time of 26:36. Matt Desjar- Tauber. Conn's B-Division boat second. Nonetheless, me Camels had another strong meet this week. They travelled 10 dins,'92, also had a solid performance, finishing sixth was skippered by Mark Fallon with qualified for Atlantic Coast Cham- Trinity, and raced against Trinity, Coast Guard, with a time of 27:07. The top five was rounded out by crew Dean Carbellal. The Camels pionships, which are in two weeks. Babson and Clark. The men placed second in their juniors Jeff Willi- race, while the women placed third. . mas (27:59), Ian In me women's race, Conn came in third behind Johnston (28:02), * Women's Tennis: Beat Simmons 8-1. Coast Guard and Trinity. Coast Guard had 33points, andPeler Jennings Final season record stands at 10-3, Trinity had 40 and Conn had 53. The Camels de- (28:08). Sports feated Babson and Clark easily. The race was high- The men are lighted by me fact that Conn's top five runners all also hoping for a * Sailing: Women's teamqualifiedfor the placed in the top fifteen in the race. Freshman Jen- top-ten New Eng- Atlantic Coast Championships. Varsity nichelle Devine came in second with a timeof 19:17. land ranking this Shorts Also scoring for me women were sophomores Leah week, as well as a team captured third at Schell Regatta. Bower (10th, 20:20) and Kit Havens (15m, 20:40) possible first-ever and freshmen Rachel Warren (12m, 20:25) and Lynn top ten ranking at Balsamo (14th, 20:34). The Camels are hoping for a theendoftheyear, * Rugby: A-side lost to undefeated league top ten ranking in New England after this impressive The men have champions Western Connecticut 50-16. showing. both ECAC B-side lost 30-6. Their record falls to 0-4, The women's cross-country team has two meets Championships left on me year. The ECAC Division III Champion- and New England ships are next week, followed by the New England Championships *Equestrian Team: Beat several teams in- Division II Championships on November 10. remaining. cluding rival Trinity, Johnson & Wales, SMU, Salve Regina and Roger Williams @ bagel bon at a show at UCONN. KOSHER BAKERY YOU'llfind ~~~. 625 BANK STREET ~fu\jj:JS:::'~0 "'> NEW LoNDON, CT ~(p~~. -,.' (203) 44-BAGEL and all your favorite MARVEL COMICS at NEW ENGLAND'S FINEST r . BAGELS - 18 VARIETIES 100% NATURAL BAGELS, BAGEL STICKS, FRESH BAKED

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out of the season. lenced by N players at one point. by John Fischer On Thursday, the stickwomen On the field.the play was quick The College Voke travelled to Western Connecticut and both sides mounted several of- The women's field hockey learn State. Abbey Tyson, '92, scored fensive surges, but clutch defen- ran up against three tough oppo- her seventh goal of the year to give sive play kept the game scoreless. nents last week and came away Conn a I -0 first period lead. Jill Defender Amy Norris, '92, made ~ with the disappointing result of one DelloSlritto, '91, assisted on the one suchplayfor the Carnels.stop- '" tie and two losses. Its record now goal, which came at 14:40. But ping a tough bouncing shot in front stands at 7-5-2, but the Camels Westemtieduplbecontestatlbe42 of a wide-open goal to save the still have a chance for the ECAC minute mark as Sue Molloy slipped game. After two hard-fought ten- playoffs despite their recent the ball past Sachs. The game went minute overtime periods, the con- struggles. to overtime, where Western tallied test remained scoreless and ended On Tuesday the Camels played on a shot by Heather Stone to gain in a tie. Sachs had a big game in Williamsathomeon Dawley Field. a 2-1 edge and defeat the visiting goal, making twelve saves and The playing field was soaked by Camels. Conn outshot Western 30- notching her fourth shutout of the steady rain all day, and the game 14 and Sachs had five saves in lbe year. was a sloppy one. Williams gener- heartbreaking loss. Conn's regular season schedule .~ ated a strong offensive attack de- The squad returned to action the is now over. They can only wait to ~ spite the rain and made it a rough following day to face Clark on hear if they are selected to partici- : afternoon for the Blue and White. Dawley Field. Clark came into the pate in the ECAC playoffs. That ~ The visiting Ephs got on the board game with a record of 13- I and a decision will be announced on .l! after 19 minutes with a score by number three ranking in New Eng- Monday. Tyson and DeUoStritto ~ Kelly Faucher. A mere 18seconds land Division III.They would prove finished the regular season tied for ] later Williams jumped out to a 2-0 to be a formidable opponent for the lead in scoring with 11 points ~ lead on a goal by Alix Hyde. Wil- Conn; but then again the Camels each. Carter Wood, '93, was also a .§ liams tacked on two second period are not an opponent to be trifled potent offensive force with nine ..,~F;;;I:;eld;;:;H;oc:"';,:ke~y~p;I.~y~er""g~e~ts~agg~~re;ss"lv"'e:-~:::::::::::::==~'::::~~:::~ goals by Ann Marie Marvin to give witheither. Despitenumerousshots points. Sachs has them a convincing 4-0 lead. Laurie (Conn had 27 and Clark had 3I) been tremendous in Sachs, '92, had an outstanding game neither team could knock in a goal net all season and Schmoozing With in net for Conn, making 21 saves, through regulation. Sachs made finishes with 98 including stopping a Williams another save on a penalty stroke to saves, a save per- penalty stroke. But the Camel preserve the tie and the game was centageof.85land Dob and Pops offense never could get going. The eventuaUysentintoovenimeagain. a goals against contest ended with the same score Themoodwastense,andthecrowd average of only . rough, in fact.that it allowed Dob and Pops and Conn suffered its second shut- got so unruly lbat it had tO~be..s.i-,.oil•.5iii6••.... 11III by Dave PapadopolouB and Dobby Glb"", to take home Clark defense woman Agnes The College Voice Rouiz's kneecap as a souvenir from the S&S DiS OUNT LiQUUK::i season finale. 1064 Poquonnock Hoad Sports Night Miscellaneous 1stGrotonexitri~htontoLongHill RoadtoPoquonnol'k. Kudos to Marisa Farina, '93, and the rest of the Sophomore Class for organizing one With a name like Brooks Brown, '91, it KEGS of the best events this side of Floralia last has come to the attention of Dob and Pops Tuesday night. Sports Night at the A.C. for that this strapping young lad should be given .Bud, Bud Light & Dry 1/2 $48.00 1/4 $27.00 Multiple Sclerosis is sure to be a perennial an automatic bid as captain of the men's Busch 1/2 $38.95 - 1/4 22.00 mainstay during the fall sports season here squash team ... Hats off to Conn's very own at Conn. In the Strongest Person at Conn "Fight Doctor" Mike Pinnella, '92; who Rolling Rock 1/2 $48.50 . 1/4 $28.00 Contest, Jack Genther, '93, delighted a assured Dob and Pops that Douglass would Milwaukee's Best 1/2 $28.00 screaming throng of fans as he managed to defeat Holyfield easily ... Dob and Pops bench two AMF 5 pound Heavyhands in the also tip their caps to the Minnesota North New Bud Natural 1/2 $26.95 first round of competition. Steroid rumors Stars organization for drawing a hefty crowd have begun to float around ever since the of 5,730 for their home opener. God bless lift, but Genther has emphatically denied 'ya and keep up the good work ... What's up 12 PACKS AND CANS .' any use of performance-enhancing drugs. with this years NFL schedule. Dob and Pops During the basketball competition, a lot of call for the return of one Pete Rozelle as Miller, Light & Draft $H.:W offensive skills were displayed, but nobody league commissioner ... Who' da thunk that Coors, Light & Gold $(jAB showed more than Rob James, '93, or our after week seven of the NFL season the very own Dob, '93, as both these hoopsters Cowboys would be in the driver's seat for a Bud, Light $ Dry $H.59 were de-pantsed in Game 3 of the tourney. playoff spot .. What was with those ridicu- Piel's, Draft & Light $3.B9 All in all, a good time was had by everyone lous American Flags on the Redleg' s and in the name of a worthy cause. Athletic's uniforms during the Series? It Natural

i Camels up 1-0. With more by Dan Levtee ~ AJsodaU sports Editor solid defense and excellent goaIkeeping from Lou Cu- .~ Unbeaten in eight straight games, the Wil- tillo, '92, the Camels fended ~ Iiams College Ephs finally met their mateh on off each Eph attack and took ~ Saturday as they lost to an inspired Conn the 1-0 lead into halftime. '5 College squad 2-1. The second half was even ~ Coming into Saturday's game, Williams more intense than the first as E-< posted an 8-1·2record and was ranked fourth the Ephs tried desperately to in New England. GnalieChuck Goldfarb had tie the score. The game got 41 saves and had allowed only one goal the very rough and players on entire season. There was no doubt that Conn both sides went down due to (7-5-1) was the underdog, but coming off two injuries. The Ephs threat- big wins (last Saturday's come-from-behind ened, but the Camel defense victory over Trinity 4-3, and Wednesday's 6- stopped every attempt. As in I victory over Assumption) the Camels were the first half, the hall was all ready for yet another surprising upset. over the field, but it was Despite the cold temperature, Conn was mainly controlled by the.~ ready to play. From the opening whistle the Camels. Cutillo stopped ill o Camels came out hustling, following the ball each Eph shot, and toward] all over the field. Whenever the Ephs threat- the middle of the second half ':; ened, Conn managed to clear the ball away Spear knocked a ball passed .~ and stop their attack. Freshman defenseman Goldfarb pushing the lead to ~ Pete Spear was allover the field, as were 2-0. That was all that the " o fellow defensemen Yuval Lion, '93, and Jon Camels :-"ould need to se- ~ McBride, '92. Without their incredible de- cure a WIn. ~ fensive play, the Camels would have been in This game closed out the ~ trouble. Camels home season, and it Cl Outhustling the Williams squad, the Cam- marked the last home game Camels Humillate Epbs els controlled the ball for most of the first for seniors Charles half. Led by Xolani Zungu, '93, and Nthato Haywood and Allen Wiggins. With three Mokonane, '94, the Camels mounted a bal- consecutive wins, the Camels may have a anced offensive attack. With some slick shot at making post- season play. The Cam- Volleyball Winds Up moves, they outsmarted the Eph defense and els close out their season on Wednesday at it was just a matter of time before Tim Ch- Eastern Connecticut State University. eney, '93, put a shot past Goldfarb to put the Season With Western Win, USCGA Loss

team overcame the Camels in two long and by Todd Mt:Gulre hard-fought games, 15-10, 15-12. These The College Voice two games showed that Conn possesses Thursday night, the women's volleyball strong spirit and great talent for the future. team hosted Western Connecticut College The play was remarkable. and the Coast Guard Academy in their last Coach Darryl Bourassa seems content home match of the 1990sea5On. Thewomen with this season. He believes the pre-game have done well this season, and they are a ceremony was well-deserved, including the better team than their 10-11 record shows. roses presented to the departing seniors. The team has waged a long and hard-fought Playing their last home game of their careers battle to reach this point in the season, and were seniors Nicole Casanova, Debbie they deserve nothing less than applause. Garrett, Jenny Gelbard, and Lynda Szyman- The first match of the evening was against ski. Western Connecticut College, and for Conn, Bourassa is happy with the work his team it seemed like nothing less than routine play. has done. "Each player has improved, both They defeated WCC5Oundly, 15-10, 15·6,in on and off the court," he said. Last year's two games that displayed the team's hard- squad had a weaker record, and as it stands work and determined spirit. Co-captain now with one game left to play, Conn posts .~ Debbie Garrell, '91, and Melanie Hughes, a ID-ll record. Bourassa had hoped for a ~•• '93, both played outstanding games as Conn .500 record but are not far from their goal, k attained a victory. 1 and they have one game yet to be decided. ~ The nightcap game was played by Con- Bourassa is eager and looking forward to necticut and local adversary at the Coast next season. In fact, he has already begun ~ - - - Guard Academy. Conn fought off three the job of recruiting for next year. game points in the first game but finally There is no doubt that this year's seniors ~ ---- • relented. Both teams played outstanding will be missed, but next year has unlimited '" volleyball, but the powerful Coast Guard potential. ... !;;C'--on-n-.-o7.U-.y--;-b-:-.I;;"1:-:t.-:-.m:::-c:p-=-re:cpcc.:cres=to:-:r"'.ce=lv"'.'""th'"'."bcc ....n------' Athlete of the Week

This week's award goes to PETER SPEAR,'94, of the men's soccer team. SPEAR scored the game-winning goal against Williams on Saturday. SPEAR also played outstanding defense, frustrating many of the Ephs' attacks. WHS, Jr.& DIL ~

THE COLdE'~E" . VOICE Special News-Supplement

Volume I, Number 1 Ad Fontes October 30,1990 A Glimpse into Connecticut College's Drug Counterculture

Cover Design by Kathy Burdette! The College Voice

The following article is based on material originally intended for Wave Magazine. For reasons outlined in the newsstory on page one ofthis week's newspaper, the editors of Wave Magazine chose not to run the piece at the scheduled date. The article appears in full, has not been edited by The College Voice and maintains its original

magazine format. ) The College's Counterculture by Jacqueline Soteropoulos

Five Connecticut College students sit in a circle on the floor of the crowded dorm room, facing the center where Eris stands. Tapestries and posters of Iimi Hendrix and John Lennon hang on the walls, and a lava lamp bubbles in the corner. The Beatles' Abbey Road isplaying on the stereo. The students talk about religion, philosophy, science and history. They talk about their majors, classes and professors. They talk about activities and personal relationships. And they talk about Eris. She was well-named: after the Greek goddess of confusion and strife. Eris is a two foot bong ...

.. . Marijuana, all of the twenty-four students inteviewed said, (inhaling marijuana smoke from the bong). is the most prevalent drug at Connecticut College. Psychedelics "The visual stuff is absolutely extraordinary," agreed Steve. including mushrooms ("shrooms"), hash, acid and LSD are occa- Although pure marijuana is not known for producing visual sionally used. distortions, Peter says he believes the visual effects are "residue Students usually bring drugs to campus from their home town from psychedelics" which are brought back by the marijuana. or nearby cities. According 10 Robert", an an history major, The students agreed that doing marijuana and psychedelics "students buy a pound [of marijuana] and sell it in eighths and one- outdoors in the Arboretum is a spectacular experience. "Symbols twenty-fifths ... they make some profit, but not a whole lot. They come out of the sky ... we're on this earth and it wasn't put here 10 usually get their weed for free." be raped. It is here to be with," said Elliot, a ccience major. The current selling price on campus is $25-30 for an eighth, The students also say their appreciation of music is increased. $40-50 for a fourth-pound of pot, Shrooms sell for $20 an eighth. and the music seems to "surround" them when they are high. "The Robert said psychedelics "come around every now and then," and music makes the mood," said Kristin. Favorites include Iimi availability "depends on who you know." Hendrix and the Grateful Dead. . Marijuana is a positive influence in their lives. with a definite There is a genuine counterculture among drug users. Bongs are spiritual element, the students say. "It's like looking at life from a frequently named, including Baby, Talluah, and Zeus. A SIX-foot different perspective. Y 011 see things you normally wouldn't," said bong named Shaka Zulu has been on campus for seven years, Robert. Elliot. a science major, called drugs a "1001" 10 achieve a always passed down from one student 10 another. Tie dye is very higher spirituality. "Drugs are just one way of getting high," he common, and they maintain their priority in dress is comfort. "The said, citing alcohol, sex, meditation or exercise as alternatives. dress code perception is stupid," said Steve. They agree that the 'The mind is a filter to reality, and [marijuana] opens up the subculture is very cooperative, and that pot makes people want 10 filter," said Steve, who may become a religion major. share. . .,' IOtaI . 'The effects are excellent." agreed Peter, a human ecology "Marijuana is a form of escape. You realize ItS JUS! a major, fantasy, and it's fun for a while," said Peter. Students described the effects as both energizing and relaxing. "Psychologically, it's helped me work through hard times. It It also increased their awareness and altered perception of their puts things in perspective." said Robert, . b environment Although Robert first used pot in high school, he uses It muc "Right now I'm seeing tracers. Anything that moves, I see a more frequently now. "When I got 10 college, it was much more trail oflight behind it." Peter said about five minutes after toking up available." Last year he used it four or five times a week. Roben * Names and identifying characteristics have been changed to protect students' identities - SpuW Ne.,s Supplement THE COllEGE VOICE Page 1'II!o added, however, "Iwould probably hope [use] would go down after it on Friday and Saturday nights," they said. graduation." Beeause marijuana is illegal, there is no way to know if drugs "It was so much fun in high school because it was so illegal," bought are laced with more powerful addictive substances, like said Peter, but also said he would "Cut way down" after college. PCP or heroin. Robert once had an experience with a joint he When asked how much he currently uses, he said "Too much. But believes was laced. Robert unknowingly gotthisjointfrom another I'm keeping everything under control." Conn student. Other students first experimented with drugs at Connecticut "It was a scary experience," he said. "There's that element of College. Steveneveruseddrugs until theendofhis sophomore year surprise. You really take a gamble with your health and your life; at the college. he said. Robert also sustained a serious injury once while on acid. College policy states "Connecticut College opposes the use of However, he claims drugs can be positive. "That's why you take the illegaldrugs and does not gamble. There is provide students with a something outside haven from the law." our normal reality However, the last public we're not in touch move the administration with." made against drug use Kristin had was two years ago, when never heard of laced letters of warning were joints on campus sent to an entire floor of before, and was sur- Harkness dormitory. The prised at Robert's student-run Judiciary story. Board has not heard a Robert had not single drug case in the experimented with past three years. psychedelics before According tothestu- college, and does not dents interviewed, drugs plan to usc them of- have been much harder ten. When on to get on campus this shrooms, he says year. "l think the war on "visually, things be- drugs is having a real, comemuchmoreliq- tangible effect; Robert uid and vibrant. The said. walls start undulating "When it's around,! and moving ... you smoke it every day; said see a lol of faces in Kristin. However, be- walls or in the floor. causeof scarcity ,she now Inanirnateobjects de- only uses it every three a velop theappearance days. 1. of heing alive." "Alotofpeoplehave ~ "I do have some been drinlc:inga 10lmore ~ regrets. BUlIfeel the because there's less ~ positive side far out- weed; Joel said, with 'j weighs the negative. agreement from others. [ I don't think it's terri- Prices are also up as '" bly damaging if you a result of the drug war, "Sbaka Zulu," a slx-root bong, bas been on campus ror seven years keep yourself incon- Peter claimed. "It's much more profitable to import cocaine now." trol. There's a temptation to do more when you've experienced this . Because of the profound visual effects, Robert said he enjoys extra reality; he said. .. gomg to art history classes high, because it helps him appreciate the Students seem to set their own personal limits about drugs. art. Kristin tries to go 10a religion class high once a week. "It helps "Many pot users are against heavier drugs like cocaine and crack; me think about the implications." said Michael. In many ways, these students seem very concerned Robert admitted however, that drugs "can have a big effeet on about their health. Many know in detail the physiologicaleffeets of school work •.• like not doing it [school work]." individual drugs. Furthermore, they use a bong because they Michael and Peter agreed that although pot is not physically helieve water filters out carcinogens. addictive, itcan be psycbologicalJy addictive_ "Y011 come 10expeci Bongs "use the pot more efficiently" Robert said, because .110

S/Hc/alN~w, Sllppkm~nt THE COllEGE VOICE PQg~Thru smoke is lost A two-foot bong with special graphics on the sides plified." COSIS about $40 in New York City, According to students, there is "Sex is a positive thing. It's not really making love to someone, a 'bead-shop' in New London that sells bongs, crack pipes, and other it's making love with someone," said Joel. paraphernalia. "When you're high. anything sexual is a lot more emotional." Furthermore, Conn students who use marijuana and other Kristin said. psychedelics generally treat alcohol with disdain, though many still Robert spoke about having sex after eating mushrooms: "It is use it themselves. Legalization of alcohol and illegalization of very powerful because shrooms are very primal and sex is such a marijuana is hypocrisy, they claim. primal, physical act That's where life comes from." Ironically. Robert and his girl- "There's something fucked up ...,.,,======""'" about this college that they allow al- = friend recently broke up partially be- cohol but condemn weed," said Mi- 'l do have some regrets. But] feel cause of his drug use. However. he chael. says he will continue to use drugs. and Marijuanausersarepeacefuland the positive side far outweighs the that he "is not going to change his way introspective. they claim. while al- negative. I don't think it's terribly of life" because of the break-up. cohol. on the other hand. makes The students interviewed agreed people aggressive and unpleasant. damaging if you keep yourself in that more men than women on campus "I can't be with someone who's control. There's a temptation to do use drugs. Most advocate the legalization of drunk, you can't connect with them," more when you've experienced this said Michael, who does not drink at drugs. with widespread education. all. extra reality.' Prohibition does not work. they say. "There's nothing spiritual about Legalization would also allow forregu- alcohol, and it is so much more - "Robert" lation to ensure no pot is laced with damaging to people," said Kristin. heavier drugs. Alcoholism. they say,is a much wider They believe that drugs are not problem then drug addiction. right for everyone, but should be available. "I don't think anyone Elliot, in reference to 'beer-goggling,' said "you don't pot- should smoke who doesn't want to," Michael said. goggle." Goggling refers to eyeing potential sexual partners. "Everyone's got their own gig, and everyone respects that," When Elliot is high. he says "the beauty I see in [women] is am- said Elliot.

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