Serving the Vol. 124, Issue 5 Alllegheny College community Thursday since 1876 Oct. 5, 2000

I do 1110i agree with a word you say. but I will 41e fend to the 41C111111 your right to say it. Voltaire Greeks Contend With Stereotypes By ERICA ERWIN fraternity. If we need to stereotype News Editor an Allegheny Greek, let's look at the facts. Greeks are, on average, more involved in extracurricular During this time of year college activities, have significantly higher campuses nationwide are inevitably grade point averages, and dedicate under much scrutiny focusing on a tremendous amount of time and their Greek systems. With the rush energy to service projects around period in full swing, the Greek are our campus and throughout the once again subjected to allegations Meadville community." of impropriety and the constant Kristy Zagorski, president of Al- stream of stereotypes. pha Delta Pi, echoed those senti- Roughly 26 percent of students ments, saying, "The members of choose to belong to fraternities and my chapter, as well as many in sororities on campus. The general Greek organizations, are involved HOMECOMING—A float gets ready for its halftime romp before the game Saturday. consensus among representatives in over 60 clubs, sports, music en- from each is that Greek life here at sembles, and academic organiza- Allegheny is "unique," and "differ- tions. The stereotype is that comes ent from other colleges." to mind is fraternity drinking Napster Shutdown Possible "Greek life on Allegheny's cam- binges and easy sorority women. By JENNIFER MIDGLEY came from Howard King, the cluding library training sessions, pus is very unique compared to oth- We as a Greek community have Editor-in-Chief lawyer representing Metallica and have been disrupted. er schools," said Leanne Ahl, presi- worked long and hard to disprove Dr. Dre against Napster. One hundred percent of the dent of Kappa Kappa Gamma. "Be- these stereotypes." Napster access may be blocked In Buffalo, N.Y., Canisius Col- bandwidth of the two allotted T1 cause we are a very close knit Ryan Zayac, president of Sigma or limited to computers on campus, lege, a private liberal arts school, lines were being used in the resi- group of women and men, we have Alpha Epsilon fraternity, agreed. according to Director of Technical has blocked Napster on the dence halls when Hunter blocked made strides to dissolve the stereo- "We are leaders, athletes, ladies and and Network Services Tim Hunter. grounds that the service is not ethi- access to Napster in an hour-long types associated with Greek life." gentlemen and scholars. The men Rather than questions about copy- cal. test. After the block, only 18 per- Some members of the Greek and women of the Greek system are right laws and ethics, the issue is Two of the nation's largest cent of the bandwidth was used. system, like Delta Tau Delta presi- the future." bandwidth use inthe residence hall schools, Texas and Ohio State, File download speeds went from dent Matt Laconte, say that some Many times, Greeks say, the network. block Napster for the same reason 1.7k bits per second before the stereotypes may indeed be true. stereotypes keep people from see- The options and issues will be Allegheny is considering doing block to 90 after the block. "One stereotype that I can see being ing the benefits of belonging to so- discussed Tuesday in an Allegheny so—avoiding clogged campus net- In a picture in the Oct. 2 issue true in many cases is the formation cial organizations. "The connec- Student Government meeting at 7 works and slow Internet access. of Time magazine, Shawn Panning, of cliques, each group pretty .much tions you make in your academic p.m. in the Walker Room. Students Hunter said that the slowdown the creator of the computing revo- stays to themselves. This I feel, and social life are wonderful," said are invited to attend. is affecting coursework; students lution in question, sits on a couch though, is an inevitable quality of Ahl. "Other advantages are oppor- Nearby Edinboro University are having difficulty with Internet in a cavelike apartment, with his any group that spends as much time tunities for community service, net- has already blocked Napster, research and other course-related laptop, headphones, a half-eaten together as a Greek organization." working, and positive self-growth." Hunter said. The issues facing all activities online. Hunter said —see NAPSTER, page 2— Laconte also noted the diligence of In an ideal case, said Laconte, college campuses are finding ways classes making use of the Internet, the Intrafraternal Council in foster- "Greek life gives a group of people to allow access without overcrowd- in- ing a sense of chapter and Greek an opportunity for an organized ing the networks and drastically community. He added that he be- means to accomplish a common slowing Internet access, as well as INSIDE THIS WEEK... lieves Greeks should "lead by ex- goal." He followed that statement avoiding being sued by the Record- ample in breaking down those bar- by saying that realistically, "it gives ing Industry Association of Ameri- riers of stereotypes." Overcaffeinated? Be careful 4 people something to do and people ca (RIAA) for copyright infringe- Those stereotypes—that all to do it with." ment. Column: Benefits of RU-486, by Neetu Sehgal 7 Greeks are "partiers" and that be- Junior Melanie Neff, a member Three universities—Yale, Indi- Ida Tarbell, alumna, enters hall of fame 8 longing to a fraternity or sorority of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, views ana and Southern California—have means you're "paying for friends," Latino Heritage Month kicks off 10 college as a once-in-a-lifetime op- been sued, according to the Associ- etc.— have haunted the Greek sys- Homecoming football game coverage 13 portunity to participate in Greek ated Press. All three suits were tem through the present, and con- life. "Never again will I have the dropped when the universities tinue to thwart the Greek system chance to experience this," she said. agreed to block access to Napster. Editorial: "Keep the Music Playing" 5 here. "As an Allegheny Greek for "A lot of people just view it as so- Some schools, including Georgia Weekend Where@bouts 12 three years now, I have seen that cial, but they don't see the chapter Institute of Technology, Michigan, these stereotypes simply do not ap- Unpleasant Thoughts 12 meetings where people really come Stanford, Princeton, Duke and ply on our campus," said Gabe Berkeley, have refused requests to Mazefsky, president of Theta Chi —see GREEK, page 4— Write to The Campus at Box 12 or [email protected] block Napster access. The requests Page 2 News October 5, 2000 THE CAMPUS Asks... CRIME BLOTTER A criminal mischeif occurred at •A student was picked up for under- 'Security placed a call to the Who is Ida Tarbell? 1:30 AM near the Phi Kappa Psi age drinking in Schultz Hall at Meadville Ambulance at 1:15 PM house on Sept 30. The vandals 12:30 AM on Oct 1. on Oct. 2. A student had fallen and —compiled by Giancarlo Bonilla, Photography Editor were caught and cited by the it was suspected that he/she had Meadville City police. broken an ankle.

"She was a journalist, writer who graduated from Allegheny in the late nineteenth century. I believe she CAMPUS BRIEFS is recieving a lifetime achievement award." 'Volunteer with a student group, dum Center in Pittsburgh. Present- tion, contact Craige Champion, di- —Chris Arabia, '02 your family oreven by yourself and ed by the Bill T. The price for this rector of the lecture series, at 332- join 1,500 other people in the 7th event is $25, which includes or- 3310. Annual Crawford County Make a chestra seating for the performance Difference Day on Saturday, Octo- and transportation on a school bus. 'Allegheny's art galleries will pres- ber 21. Allegheny volunteers will Participants should plan to depart ent two exhibits featuring a variety be bused to Diamond Park in Meadville at 5:45 p.m. from the of art works, including drawings, "She's pasted all over the library." Meadville at 7:45 a.m. for an 8 a.m. Highland Avenue entrance of Al- ceramics, sculpture, photographs, —Sara Carpenter, '02 rally. Projects will be completed legheny's Campus Center. The mixed media art works and per- between 8:30 a.m. and noon, and show begins at 8 p.m., and buses formance art costumes as well as a the day will end with a celebration will depart from the Benedum Cen- performance incorporating elec- luncheon in Allegheny's Campus ter immediately following the per- tronic media. The annual "Faculty Center from 11:30 to 2. The dead- formance. Signups are available at Exhibit" and "Sha Sha Higby: Per- "She went to Allegheny a long time ago and became a line to register volunteers and proj- the Office of Events from 8:30 a.m. formance Art Costumes" will be on ects is Monday, October 9. Please to 4 p.m., Mondays through Fri- writer." display from Tuesday, October 10 call the Make a Difference Day days, in Bentley Hall Room 206. thought Wednesday, November 8. —Audrey Courchesne, '02 hotline at 332-2890 or e-mail For more information, contact the To celebrate the exhibits' opening, [email protected] for more in- Office of Events at (814) 332-3101. a public reception will be held in formation and to register. •The Humanities Lecture Series the galleries on Tuesday, Oct. 10 will sponsor a lecture titled "Mind- from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more infor- •The Allegheny's Dance Program, ing Our Bodies, Minding our mation, contact the art galleries at "She went to Allegheny in the 1800s—she played soft- in conjunction with the Office of Minds: Women, Society and the 332-4365. ball." Events, will sponsor a travel excur- Pursuit of the Feminine Ideal" by —Stephanie Petrella & Dave Kierski, '03 sion for the Pittsburgh Dance Nita McKinley on Monday, Octo- Council premiere of Oh, You Walk ber 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Quigley Hall on Saturday, October 7 at the Bene- Auditorium. For more informa-

NAPSTER from page 1 "Isn't she some freshman soccer player?" —Mike Millish, '02 ing computer users the ability to stating the Napster encourages pizza and a couple cans of beer. swap music files online—has copyright infringement. In a hear- Fanning, currently in the thick of made Napster and, now, Fanning, ing on Monday, no decision was a legal battle with the Recording household names. It's also an- reached regarding banning the "She was a muckraker." Industry Association of America, gered musicians, notably theband service; Napster will stay in busi- —Chitra Subramanian, '01 for the future of his creation, is Metallica, who see it as a threat to ness for at least a few more weeks only 19. A college dropout—he sales. while the three judge panel con- just decided he had better things College students are widely con- siders its decision. to do—he brought Napster to life sidered the largest group among The Campus Asks is running without pictures in a foggy haze of 60-hour coding the approximately 28 million peo- • Article compiled with the help this week, due to technical difficulties. marathons, worried that somebody ple who have downloaded Napster else was working on the same software. of Shannon Harbaugh, Assistant We apologize for the error. idea. In July, a San Francisco judge News Editor. See editorial, page The relatively simple idea—giv- granted a preliminary injunction 5, and related story, page 9.

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There are free refills on amount they can consume before some of the most common conse- pus consume a lot of caffeine. coffee, and Spinelli says most stu- Caffeine is the world's most pop- negative side effects result. Typical quences of caffeine overdosing. Senior Mary Beth Spinelli works dents take advantage of this, getting at Grounds for Change, the student- ular drug, according to the January side effects include quickened heart Deserae Pegg, a sophomore, said two to four cups within a couple of run coffeehouse. She said there 1998 issue of Current Health maga- rate, restlessness, nervousness, and one of her friends took caffeine pills hours. Junior Suzie Budden says not seems to be an increase in the num- zine. A central nervous system anxiety. Because drinks containing once and became very sick. Senior ber of students who come to the cof- —see BUZZ, page 4 stimulant, it is consumed by four out caffeine are typically acidic, caf- Justin Nawrocki also knows people of five Americans every day. At col- feine often causes stomach prob- lege, caffeine is so much a part of lems. Caffeine is also a diuretic, so it can be a bladder irritant and lead Orient a Target for EL Term life that most students don't even think about it. "There was a guy in to dehydration. lish. my English class who brought three Up to 250 mg per day, about By NEETU SEHGAL private business enterprises, such as Dodge and Wesoky traveled with training schools for barbers and for cans of Pepsi to class, and he'd fin- equal to two cups of coffee or six Assistant Perspectives Editor fourteen other professors and ad- computer workers. ish them all by the end of class," cans of soda, is considered moderate ministrators from six colleges said senior Jen Frietsch. caffeine consumption. One twelve- To research the possibility of es- Wesoky said that at many loca- across the United States, all of It's easy to become addicted once can of soda contains an aver- tablishing an EL Term in China, two tions she and Dodge were given whom are affiliated with Asia Net- preferential treatment. "At the per- without realizing it, as the stimulant age of 35-45 mg of caffeine, while Allegheny professors spent three work, a consortium of liberal arts forming arts school, we were VIPs," is present not only in coffee, but in an eight ounce cup of coffee con- and a half weeks this summer tourn- colleges that focuses on the ad- she says. "At some places, we even soda, tea, chocolate, some foods, tains about 135 mg. ing a number of cities in Eastern vancement of Asian studies. The had television crews interviewing and many over-the-counter medica- This amount of caffeine will typ- Asia. group visited Kyoto and Tokyo, us to find out what we were doing tions. Caffeine dependence is easy ically not cause any harmful health The two professors, Professor of Taipei, Hong Kong and five cities in there and who we were. We were to recognize – if you get a headache effects. "There's nothing wrong French and past director of off-cam- China: Guilin, Wuhan, Xian, Bei- given star treatment." when you don't get your usual with an occasional Diet Coke or cup pus study Courtenay Dodge and As- jing and Chengde. Dodge says that study abroad amount of soda, coffee, or tea, of coffee," says Sue Plunkett, direc- sistant Professor of political science In addition to tourist attractions you're most likely addicted. Caf- tor of the Winslow Health Center, Sharon Wesoky, are avid advocates opportunities in Asia are so broad such as the Great Wall, Dodge and feine creates a tolerance, as well; "but the problem is when people go of further "internationalizing" Al- that they can apply to a variety of Wesoky visited a number of places fields of study. "An EL term in Asia with consistent consumption, your overboard, like with caffeine pills." legheny through course additions rarely seen by tourists. These in- would be very useful for Alleghe- body will eventually need more and Pills, such as No Doz, are avail- and the establishment of study cluded a performing arts school, ny," she says. "Having more study more to get the same energizing ef- able over the counter at most gro- abroad programs. steel mills, youth centers, a tea abroad options in places like Asia fect, like any addictive drug. cery stores. These caplets contain Wesoky said that exploring EL plantation and various government would help our students think be- Other than staying awake keep- 200 mg of caffeine, almost the max- possibilities in Asia is especially and cultural offices. yond Europe for study abroad and it ing them up for late nights of study- imum suggested amount. When timely because of the recent cre- In the township of Wuhan, they would really broaden a student's ed- ing, most people don't realize what combined with other stimulant ation at Allegheny of an Asian Stud- spoke with representatives of local ucation." effect it has on their bodies. Every sources, or taken excessively, tern- ies minor, which she helped estab- government who had established individual is affected differently by porary health problems can occur. —see ASIA, page 4— College Celebrates Gay Pride

By KRISTEN BISAILLON Both of these groups are here to offer awareness ed- News Reporter ucation and support, but do they do what they promise? Arrot Senior David Renallo thinks that that is something that 4 P.. no one can really answer for anyone else; it's a person- National Coming Out Day, an event celebrated by al observation. "I think that the organizations on cam- many on campus, including members of Allegheny Gay pus are very well-intentioned, but whether they are sat- Pride (AGP) and the Committee in Support of Gay, isfactory to students of alternative sexual orientations is oin Su. Dime, Lesbian and Bisexual People, is next Wednesday, Octo- dependent on those students involvement in the lizro Steak ber 11. groups." This day is celebrated in collaboration with the Hu- Baked laupo As far as attitude on campus towards alternative man Rights Campaign every October 11. That day has $p.a4tetti & Meotalis lifestyles, Renallo feels that it is "no more open an en a special historical significance, as it is the anniversary vironment than anywhere else these days. That doesn't & Meatballs of the March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian rights mean that it's not an open environment; rather there are Epotaat in 1987. very few schools, towns, communities, etc. that are tru- Milt 00.44 BM - With groups like AGP on campus, it seems like the ly open to anyone of differing sexual orientation." But Allegheny community fosters tolerance and is helping ll fish he does believe that the school administration could be to contribute to the gay and lesbian community. Ac- Chem Ravioli a little more consistent with violations against minori- cording to some students, these groups provide an out- ties on campus. Gaoahl let for students to seek advice and guidance. Whether Use of derogatory names is something he thinks that Beef Tips over Noodlm they need someone to talk to or just a place to hang out, needs to be looked into. "For the most part, the college I Donn Whip & trio; the members of these committees are always willing to seems to back the diversity groups, but it would be nice lend a hand. Xtra-Lame Siocak Salgd to see more popular support among the student body." In its ninth year here at Allegheny, the committee is :4:tra-Largr Cittckta SAW' Megan Fecko, secretary of AGP, believes that Al- committed to creating a positive environment for gay, legheny is making progress but it still is not a com- lesbian and bisexual students through educational pro- pletely open place. "I think that Allegheny has a 'Be- grams and guest speakers. Allegheny Gay Pride is also cause you're involved in AGP/Committee, you're gay' trying to raise awareness here on• campus, working attitude. I think this scares off a lot of people from join- closely with the committee on several projects through- ing the group; they don't want to be labeled as a gay out the year, including this week's events. Miranda person" Abort Via* tone mirk Saild sid Kat Crotsley, president of AGP, said she is very excited .00 toot4 otaiiimi 4d4 vs, #*544000 . about what they have planned for the coming days. --see AGP, page 4 —

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ASIA from page 3 GREEKS from page 1

Wesoky and Dodge are currently An EL term in China, which is together." volved in," he said. Other students, "Because we are fraternities and proposing that a Chinese language tentatively scheduled for 2002, People join sororities and frater- like senior Theresa Varuolo, decided sororities and obviously visible on class be started at the College. At would teach students about the nities for different reasons other not to join because she already felt campus, because we're such a large present the Department of Modern modernization of China, including than the social aspect, including the secure socially. "The more I group, the things we do are ampli- and Classical Languages offers on- the study of changes in Beijing's leadership opportunities they pro- thought about it," she said, "I had al- fied," said Fadden. "It's a continu- ly one Asian language—Japan- urban landscape. Part of the term vide. "I largely joined for the lead- ready found friends, and didn't need ous process to change the stereo- ese—in addition to courses in may also be spent in Hong Kong. ership opportunities," said junior [a sorority] to find people." types—we want the organizations to French, Spanish, German, Latin Costa Rica, South Africa, Vien- Tina Perry, a Rho. Chi (a firsrt-year Keri Fadden, assistant director of be the best they can be." Referring and Russian. The core course for na, Yellowstone National Park, and student recruiter). "This was an op- student activities and Greek adviser, to the newly formed Delta Tau Delta the Asian Studies minor, LS 220 New York have all been sites of portunity to become a leader on believes that these stereotypes may chapter, she said, "if we need to re- "Asian Studies" will also be offered tours. campus and in the organization." stem from the Greek students' strug- structure to stay, we will. Greek life next semester. Some students, like senior Rob gle to be a "normal" college student has been around for hundreds of George, simply believe that Greek and to maintain the high ideals es- years, serving a purpose...we want f BUZZ ic" page 3 life isn't for them. "I play a sport, so tablished by the national Greek or- to get rid of what's breaking it I really don't have the time," he ganizations. down." many of her friends drink coffee, sleep, she said. said. "But even if I didn't, I would- from page 3 but a lot of them do drink soda. And if you don't get enough sleep, n't' join, because that's just not who AGP "I like it because it makes me there is always the potential to get I am; it doesn't appeal to me." Groups like AGP and the com- The college itself has said that stay awake, but I don't like the way sick. George added that he feels the mittee aren't the only resources a liberal arts education, among brotherhood that exists between it makes me feel jumpy," says sen- Caffeine withdrawal can be available to students however; the other things, prepares students "to ior Melissa Patterson. Like many teammates can be equal to or Counseling Center, located in Reis value diversity, individual integri- painful, often causing intense stronger than that of fraternity and students, she drinks coffee or tea to headaches for one to two weeks. If Hall, provides guidance to stu- ty of thought and action, and the stay awake during late nights of sorority members, because team- dents on a one-on-one basis. Pam- importance of personal rights and you want to cut back on caffeine, mates spend so much time together. studying. However, Plunkett warns the best method is to slowly de- phlets, books and handouts are freedoms in the context of society as a whole, and the college is com- against this common practice, say- crease your intake. Senior Justin Doak decided not available, ranging from books that ing, "Caffeine is not a substitute for to join a fraternity because he felt help families understand alterna- mitted to establishing and main- sleep!" While caffeine will tem- "Wean yourself off," Plunkett the Greek system was constraining. tive lifestyles to pamphlets help- taining and environment which is porarily perk you up, your body says, "and take Tylenol to get rid of "It's a social circle with expecta- ing people come to grips with their conductive to the attainment of still needs the same amount of headaches." tions that I just don't want to be in- choice of lifestyle. ,these objectives."

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The lawyer representing recording artists Metallica and Dr. Dre in their suit against the Napster has asked numerous uni- versities to block access to the MP3 file-sharing site on their campuses. Some of the nation's most prestigious universities, including Stanford, Princeton, Duke and Berkeley, have refused to do so while the lawsuit is pending. College students are among the most enthusiastic support- ers of the service, and many universities have taken the stance Lawsuits Are Tearing Fa milies Apart that it is best to err on the side of unlimited access to infor-, My parents never put much faith than-life implants and over-the-hill ship between his two sons and his mation on the Web. in lawsuits. I remember them telling husband, found herself in one such wife. We understand that Allegheny has a technical problem with me that if anything ever happened dispute. Apparently, as Yahoo!News On the other hand, winning a allowing access to Napster—the enthusiasm of students here to me or my brother, suing wouldn't reports, Smith, at 25, married 89 large sum of money on a loved bring us back. They've taught me year-old J. Howard Marshall, an one's behalf may seem satisfying at has overwhelmed the network's capabilities, slowing Internet that money can't buy happiness, entrepreneur in the oil industry first, but it doesn't replace the loss, access drastically. We are glad that, if the decision must be especially where tragedy is con- (named the "richest man in Texas"), nor does it silence the grief. In some made to block or limit access to the service, at least the cerned. Truly, considering how in 1994. Marshall then died 14 instances, relatives seek revenge in College has not taken the stance of Canisius College in much temptation exists today, my months later. wrongful death cases in an attempt Buffalo, N.Y., which blocked Napster on ethical grounds. parents are saints. Marshall's assets, valued between to make others "pay" in a different $40 and $60 million, were up for way. Their main goal isn't money, We hope that, if action is truly necessary, the College will grabs, resulting in a complex web even though they may end up with a decide to limit access during peak hours of Internet use for Abby Collier of allegations between Smith and great deal. They may attempt to put classes and other important functions, rather than blocking Marshall's two sons, Pierce and a corrupt organization out of busi- access altogether. Howard III. ness, and then perhaps they donate Students interested in helping Napster's cause have several Smith claimed that even though the money to a charity in their loved Money has pulled the wool over Marshall bribed her to marry him one's name. Sure, certain people or options, all explained on the service's Web site at www.nap- our eyes by showing up in our with his money, they loved each companies responsible for the prayers, influencing our motives, ster.corn/speakout. Contact information for major record other, and he swore to leave her half deaths of others shouldn't just get labels is included on the site, as well as an e-mail address from and romancing us like a 21st centu- of his estate upon his death. I hon- away with their crimes. Punishing which Napster will pass along e-mails to the record labels. ry Don Juan. We rely on lawsuits to estly wouldn't be surprised if she fault in a tragedy can prevent it set things right, but in the process The site also includes a form which allows Napster sup- slipped some Decon in his coffee to from happening again to someone we're sacrificing the love of our speed up the process, but that's porters to e-mail their representatives in Congress. else. However, revenge doesn't families and friends. beside the point. Let's not get off of always put hearts to rest. In addition, students may attend the Allegheny Student Instead of making a pit stop at the the topic. After John Denver's death, the Government meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in the psychiatrist's office, were lugging Outraged by Smith's intentions, famous singer of "Rocky Mountain Walker Room, to discuss the College's options regarding the our pain, our anger, and our greed to Pierce alleged that his father never High," when his plane crashed into court. When someone passes away, limitation or blocking of Napster. left her money in any of his six the Pacific Ocean, his family their death presents surviving rela- wills, but Judge Samuel Bufford searched for answers and filed a suit Finally, write to The Campus at Box 12 or campus@jour- tives, depending upon the circum- ruled that Pierce actually intervened blaming several companies for a nalist.com, and let us know your take on the Napster contro- stances, with two options. They can between Smith and the inheritance faulty fuel valve in Denver's craft. versy, and what you think the College should do to solve the either look forward to receiving a she legally deserved. Howard III According to Yahoo!News, the problem of slowed Internet access. We'll publish as many long-awaited inheritance, or, if the then stepped in for his share of the National Transportation Safety death appears wrongful, they can responses as we can in the Oct. 12 issue. estate, even though his father had Board found no fault with the fuel look for someone to blame. Both removed him from the will follow- valve, and instead pointed to a low options inevitably have a monetary ing a business disagreement in fuel supply, a misplaced fuel rewarding outcome. Those who 1980. How do you disown your switch, and Denver's amateur flying anticipate the benefits of someone's children these days? Why, you cut All editorials represent the majority opinion of the as causes of his death. will, may seek to preserve that per- them out of your will, of course,. Because of John Denver's suc- Editorial Board. son's memory by spending their because that's the only reason cess, his heirs probably weren't assets, or perhaps they're just they're hanging around anyway, money-hungry like the members of greedy. Either way, when these s-Akaltorria:all r right? our previous case. Maybe they just money-hungry people encounter right to reject lOtters.Ofa oral mO pnal:Oature;-:a Howard III argued that his own wanted to sleep at night, to pinpoint competition, they end up showing letters which o not meet our s of integri:'accuracy'-r brother, Pierce, convinced his father the main cause of his accident so their true colors. When someone and decency i n to cut him out of the will (if you're they didn't have to humor notions of else threatens their security, they nal column and • orial cartoonsdo not necessarily reflect not confused yet, I'm impressed). suicide or carelessness on Denver's fervently fight for what they stand views of The Cam Everyone in this case was so anx- part. His death was unfortunate, but to lose. Of course, both parties have must.'be.AVO ious to get their hands on a piece of maybe it was just an accident, succumbed to one of the seven the action that they left no stone signs:4.'0nd sent to 12 , with phone ..number includki: maybe no one was to blame, not deadly sins—greed. Deadly, ind- ‘forificatiOnAriYilettor that cannot nOt.ba•:ptitt unturned. They saw an easy oppor- even Denver himself. The lawsuit eed. tunity to fill their pocketbooks, and was eventually settled, but it didn't Famous actress and former NI questions concerning

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Olympics: Why Do We Watch? LEX by phil flickinger (www.1-e-x.com) NAVE -Mr FouKni LETTEK to4... ANGRY THIS moNTH FRoM AN MATE" ALUMS: NEED A recent article in USA Today called the two big stories of the Sydney ALUM QUESTIONING, 'NE STRONG TO MO A NEW INTEGRITY OF 71US INST?TwiloNl. STADIUM Olympics "great games and drugs." Certainly the controversies—injuries, WHAT IS CAuSiNG This BELIEF? drug tests—have received just as much attention as the real reason for the season, the games themselves.

Jennifer Midgley

The same article called the games "a very fragile and beloved event that is never far from its greatest success, or its most disastrous failure." One : Associated Press headline shouts, "Glory and Spectacle, Grace and Disgrace: Sydney Olympics End." Meadville: How Connected Are You? Come on, people. They're games. But they're not just games. We Americans, who tend to pin our hopes How many of you know what knew Meadville had a winter carni- our own lives and they have theirs. to athletes, celebrities and other dubious examples of excellence and suc- town we're in? That's easy enough, val or a huge Halloween parade. This separation of town and college cess, see more than just a little healthy competition in the Olympics. We Meadville. But how many of you You may say that I don't know all also appeared in an English course I'm taking with the great new see a battle for glory, a chance to prove ourselves. actually feel connected to the town, this because I'm lazy and don't go actually call this place home, feel downtown and you're right, but English Professor Scott O'Grady. The more idealistic among us may stop to consider the incredible his- you are a part of the community. after three years I've been down- We were given the topic to explore tory behind these "games," and the beauty of the idea. These athletic , Not the community on top of the town quite a lot. I even shop at Meadville and find the spirit of the events have rules and standards that the whole world has agreed upon. We hill, but the one downtown. Are Valesky's instead of Walmart. town. My paper turned into a piece are all coming together, under the same rules, and may the best teams win. you going to attend the big That's worth something, right. distinctly contrasting the town. NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol, the mastermind behind NBC's cov- Halloween parade at the end of this I've come to the conclusion that O'Grady informed that a significant erage of the event, said in an Associated Press interview that he believes month? Did you even know about there are more students then just me number of students also wrote simi- people love the Olympics for the stories, not the games. "Some people are that don't know anything about lar papers separating the college results-oriented, but the majority of people that watch the Olympics are it? Meadville. Sure, we know about from the town. Why was about a there for the passion, striving, sacrifice," he said. the French Creek, but that is third of the class writing the same In other words, we are tuning in to NBC in hopes of inspiration. Go to Eric Reinagel because we take classes on it, and essay? Case for the honor code, black and white as the gynuzast studies the balance beam. Nice thought- the French Creek Project does a right? Something is rotten. ful look on her face. And don't miss the shot of her hugging her coach great job educating us about the his- Many will say that these students when size's done; they'll love that at home. Does she have any pets? If you're like me, you answered torical waterway. The students in don't feel like they're a part of the What's her favorite food? Color? no to most of those questions. I'm my Environmental Science junior community becadse they don't par- The need for a good show is present in non-Olympic sports as well. taking to two classes this semester seminar would probably have to ticipate and don't want to. I agree Fans cheer as football players, after a touchdown, kneel or cross them- that have made me realize that I agree that, for the most part, the col- with that to some extent. But when selves or otherwise indicate that they are indulging in a moment of rever- have lived here three years and I lege and town are separated. When first got here, I did participate and, ence. We become incredibly emotionally involved with the teams we love don't know this town at all. There we study ways to revitalize the I'm still fairly active in the college are shops around corners that I and the particular athletes we admire. town, we have come to realize we side of things at least. I think the never knew existed, parks in areas Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods are more than just two guys with tal- don't really feel like we're a part of idea that the college students are too that I have never seen, and festivals ent. They are cultural icons, shining examples of what young people the town. We are college students lazy may be a farce. that I have never heard of. I never should aspire to become. And they are a comfort, because they give us and they are "townies." We have —see MEADVILLE , page 7— evidence that practice moles perfect—that there is method to the madness. Similarly, our Olympic athletes are our imaginary ambassadors to a dif- ferent world, where everyone agrees on the rules and the best team wins. Discovering the Truth About AIDS A world where there are rules to begin with, and where teams are easily Today in one of my classes we were scheduled to were things that I had never witnessed because by the identifiable, for that matter. watch a documentary. I went into the class not really time I was old enough to know anything about AIDS I'm not going to criticize the dream of the Olympics; I believe in it. The wanting to watch it. I kept thinking about all of the the medical field had started to discover and publish world comes together to play and to reward its finest athletes—what could other things that could and should be doing instead of more of what they know now. be more fun? wasting a little under ninety minutes of my time, but I The lives of the victims of AIDS were shattered Still, that Associated Press headline lurks in the back of my mind. sucked it up and got to my class. I settled in my chair, because they were thought to have a disease that only "Grace and Disgrace"—athletes performed incredible feats, yet among complained to some of my friends about how much drug-users and homosexuals got. People had rallies them were some who violated the rules about use of steroids and other work I have to do, and hoped that I'd manage to stay against homosexuals and drug-users and as a result, drugs. awake through the whole film. After all, a documentary AIDS victims were driven away from their homes, "Glory and Spectacle"—the closing ceremonies of the games were a is a boring piece of footage with some guy talking in a towns, schools, friends, and families. Often if they spectacular show. The Sydney Morning Herald commented, somewhat monotone voice all through it, right? That's what I've wouldn't leave easily, some kind of physical danger flippantly, "Of course, the cost was probably enough to fund several teams always thought, anyhow. would drive them out. People's homes were burnt. from less economically-blessed countries, but it didn't matter—this was Other's lives were taken prematurely. And all the while party time." thousands died from a disease that the government hid Shouldn't those teams in need of funding come first, in our Olympic Heather Chapman from the people. high-mindedness? Why do we always need a show? The quarterback con- AIDS came into public existence in the early 80's but It wasn't until much that the government was forced to spicuously praying, the 7,000-performer closing ceremonies—it all seems My professor came in and told us to pay close atten- recognize it as a problem. President Reagan never had out of place. tion to film. and take notes if we wanted. because we would be disLassing it in class on Wednesday. I got mentioned AIDS until the mid `80's when he was asked Ebersol believes the ceremonies and the feature stories inspire us. His out my notebook and prepared to take some notes. specifically about it in an interview. And when the job revolves around his ability to maintain a sense of what people want to Before turning on the documentary, he told us that it health department finally started to publish educational see on TV, so I suppose he could be right. was about AIDS and it won an Academy Award for best materials, they weren't extremely helpful or detailed. But why must we turn our Olympic athletes into stock characters? Why documentary in 1989. I thought that if it had won an Television commercials told people to be educated and is the pressure so great that drugs become an issue? Academy Award then it must not be too bad. to educate their children so the epidemic would slow to "Never far from its greatest success, or its most disastrous failure," The documentary followed the lives and deaths of a halt, but they weren't told what the facts were. indeed—the games are a beautiful dream and a very human, tarnished real- several individuals stricken with AIDS and their fami- This documentary made me realize how lucky I am ity. Perhaps that is why we continue to celebrate them; their whispered lies starting in 1980 and going through 1989. It to be healthy and to be living when I am. I know there promise has not yet come true. addressed issues that I had never heard of or thought are no cures for AIDS yet, but they are coming up with about. Fears were brought out, and some of the false more information to help protect us each day. Jennifer Midgley is Editor-in-Chief of The Campus. thoughts about the disease were talked about. These —see AIDS, page 7—

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Page 7 Perspectives October 5, 2006 RU 486 Making Abortion Safer for Women Imagine being Laurie, of child was born when she was 17. job- all these aspirations were for- may say that they should have and more rare." I cannot believe Worcester, Mass. As a youngster, Though the rate of teenage preg- gotten in caring for their children. never gotten pregnant then. But no this statement. If anything, the she used her allowance on toys and nancy has decreased in recent years And in the cases of most of the girls matter how safe you are, there is administration of Mifeprex and candy. When she turned 13, most of nationally, the statistics in some I spoke to, they said if they had the always a chance for pregnancy Misoprostol should not be limited her money went to cigarettes. At states and cities, such as Worcester, chance to decide if they wanted to unless you are abstinent. Practicing to the offices of doctors who con- age 14, it was spent on diapers, bot- Massachusetts, are not comparable. keep their child again, they would- abstinence is the only proven one duct surgical abortions. Abortion tles and baby clothes. In writing an article for the n't. They love their babies, but only hundred percent effective method clinics are scary- that is the one Worcester Telegram & Gazette on now do they see the impact of being to prevent conception. In fact, two word I can think of to describe the local teen pregnancy trends this teenage parents. A number of the of these girls were using two forms them. I hear "abortion clinic," and I Neetu Sehgal past summer, I had no trouble find- girls I spoke to said that they were of birth control (condoms and birth am reminded of spree killings of ing teens who were pregnant or willing to have abortions, but were control pills), yet they still con- women by fanatic pro-life activists. already had kids. Out of all the too scared by the media hype sur- ceived. Women should be able to get an "I can't buy anything for myself young mothers I spoke to, I rarely rounding abortion clinic killings to For women across the world, RU abortion without being afraid. As it anymore. Any money that comes in saw a teenage mother attain higher get one. As a result, these girls are 486 is an after-the-fact alternative is our right to choose to go to not do I need for the kids," said Laurie, education than getting a G.E.D. now working mediocre jobs and liv- to surgical abortion. The United drugs, to dye our hair, to have sex, now the mother of two. Her second Plans for college, acquiring a dream ing paycheck to paycheck. Yes, you States Food and Drug it is our right to choose what we Administration approved for sale want to happen with our lives, our the drug, commonly known as the bodies. And we should be able to do MEADVILLE from page 6 "abortion pill," late last week, and it so freely. I understand the beliefs of The operation of the Loop is one Water St. by the Downtown Mall on offer isn't being offered to the stu- is expected to be available in the pro-life activists. I would never sign to me of the problem of separa- the hour or along Chestnut St. short- dents. Some groups are doing great U.S. by next month. The drug halts want to kill a child. But I also tion of town from school. Laura ly after that. So, if you catch the things to connect the college with the development of an embryo by would not want to give birth to a Heeschen, an assistant in bus along Park, you can run a few Meadville, but I feel not enough is causing the uterus to shed its lining child I know I am not ready to care Admissions here at Allegheny, errands and be on the bus back to being done. I would like to see a (when conception has already for properly. occurred). This occurs because of a agrees with me concerning the campus all within less than an hour. big festival downtown at the begin- The distribution approval of RU lack of progesterone, a hormone 486 is a step in the right direction. Loop. "Those who worked to Did you know this? I never did. ning of every school year. There essential to pregnancy develop- But we need to advocate getting organize the Loop should be com- Right now, the Loop only runs to could be local bands playing, local ment. abortions safer for women. mended for the effort to provide stu- Walmart and the bars. A member of stores selling items, letting students It is every woman's right to be Teenagers and older women alike dents with transportation down- ASG has informed me that they are know where they are, restaurants able to choose. We should not have town. What concerns me about the working on expanding, and I say frying up foods. We could get all should be allowed to choose what is to be scared to go to abortion clin- Loop is that it is presented to stu- expand downtown. the first year students downtown best for them. Safe sex is the next ics. Nor should we encounter nega- dents as though it is their only Right now taking Red Route A exploring the streets at the start of best thing to abstinence, but for tivity in society because of our option for getting to their destina- makes a lot of sense. There are their collegiate career. Hook 'em those who do get pregnant despite decision. In this week's issue of tion." some neat stores downtown that while their young. This would be these factors, abortion options Time magazine, presidential hope- Unfortunately looking back at need your business and have great great for the local business, and should not be restricted. ful George W. Bush said, "I fear my years here I think this is true. If products to sell you. I hope by now great to plant the college students in the town. that making this abortion pill wide- didn't have a ride somewhere, I most of you have been to the market Neetu Sehgal is Assistant But who wants to do that? We spread will make abortions more had an option of taking the Loop. house. This is a great place to shop, and more common rather than more Perspectives Editor of The Campus Why didn't taking a CATA bus ever and has great assortment of fresh only stay here four years; we're not occur to me? Crawford Area vegetables and fruits right now. For really an investment for the com- Transportation Authority (CATA), all you tree huggers, this is a chance munity. Correct me if I'm wrong AIDS from page 6 though, we pay around $27,000 a the same bus system that operates to talk one on one with the farmer I cried through the end of the film as the deaths of the individuals that year to go to school here? With a the Loop, runs buses back and forth and ask what he's putting in his were being documented occurred. I cried for the spouses, companions, price tag like that, we definitely every hour from 7-5 weekdays and food. The atmosphere is much bet- children, and entire families who lost these people forever; for the thou- have some money to spend. I'm 9-4 Saturdays. Students can catch a ter then shopping at a Walmart. I sands upon thousands of others whose fate has seemingly been sealed by sure the locals wouldn't mind more ride along Main St. going north at actually feel good about shopping this disease; for the victims whose lives had been cut brutally short. of that trickling down. approximately 8 minutes after the there. I know who I'm supporting AIDS isn't a discriminatory disease. It affects children, adults, men, hour, or along Park Ave. at approxi- and I know the money is going to women, homosexuals, heterosexuals, drug-users, non-drug users, and any mately 34 minutes after the hour. To stay in this town. Eric Reinagel is a columnist for The others you might think of. return to campus you can catch it on The fact is, all the town has to Campus I cried because the government refused for so long to recognize this as a problem. I cried because I was touched at the effort being put forth, LAWSUITS from page 5 through the AIDS quilt, to remember those who lost the battle, but most of all I cried because I felt helpless. Of course, death isn't the only event that triggers law- their dispute, but chances are the court will reimburse Did you ever wish that you might have just one wish? Or maybe that suits. Any wrongdoing can make people sue-happy, LeAnn for her losses, and that's all that really matters, you'd come across a magic wand that you could use to make everything lawsuits are really the only way that they can get what right? But you're telling me that she has $3 million and better? I had that feeling during the end of that movie. I wished that I had they want in an ugly situation where people don't agree. she's still not satisfied? She can perform in front of the power to fix things for everyone. No one deserves to suffer. If we didn't have this option, what would we resort to? thousands of appreciative fans, yet she feels that she's I know the beliefs of the power of one and I preach it, too. One person Good old-fashioned discussion? We're too proud and been cheated in some way? The very thought blows my can make a difference in the lives of others—it's true. One person can too stubborn to surrender to such a level. Maybe I'm not make a neglected child feel important, or a lonely senior citizen smile. mind, but that's not really the point. giving us enough credit. One person can clean up a stretch of road, or help an injured animal get There I go, getting off of the topic again. I wish that somehow I could burst our nation's gigan- well. People make differences everywhere, every day. There are people When people have been cheated out of their earnings, tic bubble. Having lots of money is undoubtedly the now who volunteer at AIDS hospices to help the people there be as com- . they will do almost anything to get what they deserve, easy way out. The things that you can buy and the sta- fortable as possible in their sickest times and often their last days. even if it means going against their own parents, or tus that you can acquire can fool you into thinking I do a reasonable amount of volunteer work and I think I'm probably their own children. I mean, it's only fair. everything's perfect, it can cover up all of your emo- making a difference in at least one person's life. I need to keep reminding In LeAnn Rimes' case, a successful country music tions, but those luxuries don't come without a price (no myself that while I'm no chemist or physicist and I probably won't come artist, anything goes. According to Eonline, LeAnn and pun intended). Lawsuits can tear families apart and up with a cure for AIDS, I am making a difference and making an exam- her mother, Belinda, are suing her father, Wilbur, for destroy relationships between people. You don't need to ple. I'm not completely helpless. And who knows, maybe my small misappropriating more than $7 million from her while rely on a judge's decision to find happiness, or to actions will inspire someone in the medical profession to dedicate their life managing her career. Her father pleads innocent. repress grief. Money can be great, but it also runs out. to the service of finding a cure for AIDS and other incurable diseases. I'll Supposedly, LeAnn earned approximately $3 million, never know for sure. As for now, I can only hope. while her father brought home about $8 million. Her Abby Collier is Assistant Perspectives Editor of The parents ended up getting a divorce, in part because of Campus. Heather Chapman is Perspectives Editor of The Campus. Page 8 News October 5, 2000 Tarbell to be Inducted into Women's Hall of Fame

Class of 1880 Alumna, Famed Muckraker to Join Janet Reno, Eudora Welty, Others at Induction Ceremony Saturday

By JENNIFER MIDGLEY Treckel wrote the nomination after the College was cate for social change and reform. Editor-in-Chief contacted by Gisela Gall, a New York woman with a "She never wanted to be considered a woman journalist," Treckel said. longstanding interest in women of the past and in the "She made no excuses, never hid behind being a woman." When she is inducted on Saturday, the late Ida Women's Hall of Fame, about the possibility. In fact, Treckel added, Tarbell was "something of a queen bee," and did Tarbell, the sole female graduate of Allegheny's class of Tarbell, Treckel said, is a frustrating and mysterious not enjoy the company of other women. 1880, will be one of very few members of the Women's person to study. "She seems very unsexual," Treckel Hall of Fame who believe that a woman's place is in the said, "and it's hard to see her as a person with deep feel- home. ings and emotions outside of her work." I began to train my mind to go at its task regularly, On Friday, the documentary film "Ida Tarbell: All in "But she was a pioneer," and that is a lonely and keep hours, study whether I liked a thing or not. I the Day's Work" will be shown in Henderson undefined role, Treckel said. Auditorium in Quigley In a paper she wrote about Tarbell, Treckel forced myself not to give up before I was finished. Hall. The filmmakers, explains her complicated relationship with her sub- Lisa and Rich ject and the frustrating process of "getting to Gensheimer, and profes- know" the enigmatic woman. The only female in a class of 41 at Allegheny, Tarbell lived with vari- sor of history Paula "What I discovered, or was allowed to discov- ous professors' families until a seven-room boardinghouse, called the Treckel, will speak fol- er by a woman who was as self-consciously remote Snow Flake, opened for female students. lowing the screening. in her correspondence as she was in person, was Writer and historical researcher Steve Weinberg notes that Tarbell Treckel is featured in the disturbing... this woman, who personified the word greatly enjoyed the intellectual challenges of life at Allegheny. She wrote documentary, which has `success' in her own generation, and who, if she of her Latin professor, George Haskins, that his "contempt for our lack of been aired on numerous were alive today, would stand at the forefront of understanding, for our slack preparation, was something utterly new to me PBS stations across the journalism, was the same woman who asserted that in human intercourse. The people I knew with rare exceptions spared one country. women's place was in the home and that they were another's feelings. I have come to consider that a superior grace; you must A phenomenally suc- incapable of greatness in a man's world because of be kind if you lied for it. cessful muckraking jour- their nature," Treckel writes. "But here was a man who turned on indifference, neglect, carelessness nalist, Tarbell's book "A with bitter and caustic contempt, left his victim seared... If it had not been History of the Standard Oil Company" helped to for George Haskins I doubt that I... [would] ever have become the steady, She is a puzzle. I like her and I don't rather dogged worker I am. The contempt for shiftlessness which he break apart John D. inspired in me aroused a determination to be a good worker. Rockefeller's monopoly. like her—she doesn't let you get "I began to train my mind to go at its task regularly, keep hours, study Yet throughout her life, despite achievement after inside her mind, and I wanted in. She whether I liked a thing or not. I forced myself not to waste time, not to achievement in journalism, she maintained that the tends to keep a veil over herself loaf, not to give up before I finished," she wrote. nature of women left them ill-suited to succeed in tra- When Tarbell graduated she began working as a teacher at Poland ditionally male domains like business and journalism. Union Seminary in Ohio. The school provided continuing education for "She is a puzzle," said Treckel, who wrote Tarbell's its teachers, and Tarbell hoped to take advantage of that to build a career nomination to the hall of fame last spring. "I like her Still, Tarbell's journalistic accomplishments during as a biologist; journalism had not yet entered into her plans. and I don't like her—she doesn't let you get inside her her time at the muckraking magazine McClure's and Living in the rural area near the school, Tarbell witnessed firsthand the mind, and I wanted in. She tends to keep a veil over her landmark book about the Standard Oil Company herself." make her a role model for any modern journalist, male effects of burgeoning industry. She wrote later that with industry came or female, Treckel says. Tarbell was a powerful advo- "the destruction of beauty, the breaking down of standards of conduct, the growth of the love of money for money's sake, the grist of social problems facing the countryside from the inflow of foreigners and the instability of Attention Modern Muckrakers: work." The roots of her opposition to big business had already taken hold. Forge a path to Henderson Auditorium in Quigley Hall tonight at 7 p.m. for a screen- At the age of 24, after several years as a teacher and still hoping to ing of the PBS documentary "Ida Tarbell: All in the Day's Work," featuring become a biologist, Tarbell returned to her parents' home in Titusville in Allegheny's own professor of history Paula Treckel. Filmmakers Lisa and Rich the hope of forming a coherent plan for her life. The opportunity soon arose to write for a Meadville magazine, The Gensheimer will speak. A reception will follow. Chautauquan. It was around that time that Tarbell found a female role model in Madame Roland, a prominent Frenchwoman and a leader in the "Tarbell was a role model for women and men in journalism. One of a new generation of French Revolution. journalists, called "muckrakers," who believed it was their duty to expose corruption in all In 1890, when a younger man was promoted above her on the news- paper staff (she was then 33, and the man 19), Tarbell quit and journeyed aspects of American life, Tarbell's "The History of the Standard Oil Company" is a land- to France to meet Roland and write her biography. mark work in investigative journalism. Two years in the writing, it dismantled the mighty Two years later, Samuel McClure arrived in Tarbell's life, showing up monopoly constructed by John D. Rockefeller and exposed his unfair business practices. at her apartment in Paris, where she was working on the biography. He Public outrage led to government action and the breakup of the Standard Oil trust. offered her a job as a writer for his brand-new magazine, which would be Tarbell's scrupulous attention to detail, her objectivity, and her desire to reveal the evils of focused on bringing about reform and change. When she finished her book, Tarbell returned to the United States to begin working at McClure's, this organization were qualities of good journalism that inspired generations who followed beginning the career that would eventually place her among the top jour- her. Even today her work on Standard Oil has been cited as Bill Gates' corporation, nalists—male or female—of all time. Microsoft, is prosecuted for violations of our nation's anti-trust laws.

. from Ida Tarbell's nomination to the Women's Hall of Fame, written by professor of history Paula Treckel ■ For more informaiton about Ida Tarbell, visit the Web site http://tarbell.allegheny.edu. THE CAMPUS

Features, Music, Movies, Humor 0••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Flashback to 1990 By AMY ZADER orfully. Assistant Weekend Editor By the time the game against NCAC rival Wittenberg started, the This weekend the Allegheny corn- 'swamp' was stirring with students. munity, including students, faculty, and Fans filled the crowds with blue and

alumni, gathered to Party Like it's 1990. gold pom - poms and bandanas. A few Homecoming 2000 was complete with fans even wore gator headbands on a parade, tailgating, the football game, their heads. The crowd went wild as homecoming court, and alumni events. the Gators scored the first touchdown, Aside from the controversy surrounding but died down as the Wittenberg this year's Allegheny homecoming Tigers scored more. weekend being on the Jewish holiday of The Bethel Park Marching Band Rosh Hashanah, the events took place put on a half-time show where the as scheduled. 'Bethettes' showed their support for The theme of this year's homecom- the Gator football team by wearing ing, Party Like it's 1990, stems from the Gator bandanas around their heads. celebration of the NCAA championship The Homecoming court was then football team of that year. On Friday introduced to the crowd, and Seniors evening, each member of that team, Kurt Foriska and Pam Teets were along with their coaches, was inducted named Homecoming 2000's King and NEW DELTS ON THE BLOCK—Delta Tau Delta and Alpha Chi Omega's float has 'the right- into the Allegheny Athletic Hall of Queen. stuff.' This year's Homecoming theme, Party Like It's 1990, brought back happy memories Fame. Other members who contributed from a decade ago. Despite a loss to Wittenberg, —photo by Britt Rusert to the victory of that team, such as the Gator fans never gave up hope and cheerleaders and those who helped on kept on cheering throughout the sec- the sidelines, were also recognized. ond half of the game. During the Get the latest scoop on the The ceremony was held in the perform- game, 1990 NCAA champs and newly ance arena of the Wise Center. inducted Hall of Fame Gators were Also on Friday, in the morning, remembered and honored. there was an alumni golf outing. Saturday evening, the Office of public's favorite MP3 According to Michele Deudne, the Career Services held a Career Associate Director of Alumni Affairs, Connections Dinner at Schultz Dining By DANA MACKOWIAK this was the first year for the event. Hall where current Allegheny students Weekend Reporter Although it was small, she hopes it will could sit and talk with alumni about Do you hate paying high prices for CDs? Do you prefer to sample new music before you buy it? Do grow in future years. On Friday their future career plans. Students you want quick, easy, and convenient way to do just that? If you said yes, then you are probably one of evening, an Ida Tarbell movie was who attended were matched with over 20 million users of the Internet file-sharing program Napster. You are probably also aware of the shown in Quigley Hall, and there was alumni currently working in the fields recent lawsuit filed by the Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) against Napster. also a 5K race for alumni. in which the students are interested. The RIAA is suing Napster for facilitating copyright infringement by allowing users to trade and Early Saturday morning, the com- Senior Nickie Corey, a music download music artists' material for free. However, Napster holds that it can be used in ways that are not munity gathered to watch students major interested in elementary educa- illegal, and that such non-commercial trading is protected by the Audio Home Recording Act of 1992. march in the annual Homecoming tion, attended the event. "It was great Therefore, if Napster clients are not participating in illegal activity, then Napster can not be found guilty. parade. Leading the parade was none talking with alums who really enjoy Napster was created last fall by 19 year old Shawn Fanning, a college dropout. It started a movement other than President Richard Cook him- their jobs. They relieved some of my self, riding his motorcycle and sporting worries about the career, as well as of similar P2P (peer-to-peer) Internet software such as Gnutella, Scour Exchange, CuteMX, iMesh, and a Gator helmet. This year floats sym- pointed out the challenging aspects." FreeNet. These programs have grown with the increasingly popular trend of MP3 trading over the past year. bolizing events from 1990 made their Corey feels that the career dinner was a "great chance for students to In order to protect rights of the artists, major record labels are now offering a limited selection of way up to Robertson Field. The win- interact with alumni and realize that songs for download and purchase. Although it will take time for them to catch up to the popularity of ning float made in a collaborative effort life does go on after Allegheny." She Napster, companies including BMG, EMI, Sony, Universal, and TVT Records plan to make up for quan- by the Greek students of Kappa Kappa adds, "the food was also excellent!" tity with uniform digital sound quality. Consumers used to the good service and easy access of databas- Gamma sorority and Phi Kappa Psi fra- ternity was an army tank, symbolizing Also on Saturday evening, various es like Napster may find the industries' sites and their monthly subscription fees to be expensive, frus- trating, and time-consuming. the Gulf War. —see HOME, page 9— Directly after the parade, past and Senior Vice President at EMI Recorded Music, says that people would rather do the right thing by •mi present Alleghenians gathered at Inside Weekend: paying for the use of a legitimate site. However, they need to make the downloads more appealing and Robertson for the Tail Gator picnic need to speed up the implementation of these sites in order to make them more accessible to former "ille- where a lunch of salad, garlic bread, gitimate" site users. —The beginning of rice, chili, and grilled chicken was pro- "The bottom line is that an artist is entitled to recompense. But it's going to be done in a different vided by Marriott. About 800 people `Latino Heritage Month' way," says Senator Patrick Leahy, co-author of the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which gov- showed up for the picnic. erns intellectual property on the Internet. He knows there will still be rip-offs, but the "companies are Gator fans were also welcome to just going to have to figure out a better way to sell." In addition, existing copyright laws are going to —Celticfusion is here! pick up complimentary pom-poms, ban- have to be updated to comply with current technologies because they do not distinguish between large- danas, and Gator noisemakers to pre- scale and small-scale sharing or lending and therefore can not be applied to the Napster case. — Matt's letter to the pare for the game. Face-painting and An important question at this point in time is, Do programs like Napster pose a real threat to the music Gator tattoos were also provided to fans President —see NAPSTER, page 11— that wished to express their support col-

Page 10 Weekend October 5, 2000 HOME from page 9 Latino Heritage Month Kicks Off other events were held for alumni. Contagious Jazz Implosion, a quartet of Allegheny students and fac- By JOSH MISNER stresses Union Latina's desire to attract As a result of growing interest, Union ulty, along with guest appearances by alumni, gath- Weekend Reporter various students to the organization so Latina has gained valuable momentum, ered to entertain past Alleghenians. Also, a photog- that its important message of educating which will aid it in raising awareness of raphy exhibit for students and alumni was on dis- Union Latina kicked off Latino people about various cultures can effec- the value of understanding different cul- play in the Penelec, Megahan, and Bowman Heritage Month this week with a lecture tively be conveyed. tures. Galleries. The exhibit showed the work of by Mexican-American author Victor Furthermore, Oropeza explains that Victor Villasenor's lecture empha- acclaimed photographer William P. Gottlieb as well Villasenor in Quigley Auditorium on Union Latina comprises groups of stu- sized this need for all people in the world as other photographers. Monday, Oct. 2. dents who enjoy "having fun" in a to gain knowledge about cultures other Homecoming 2000 was also a gathering of Latino Heritage Month will consist of rewarding social atmosphere. The orga- than their own. The author argued that alumni getting back together for the first time since numerous events including a talent show nization's ability to have a great time was when we "stop seeing what we are pro- graduation. Mickey's and Otter's bars downtown on October 21. The talent show is a made clear last Saturday morning during grammed to see," we will realize all held events for alumni. forum where Allegheny students who are the Homecoming Parade. Union Latina's humans around the world are equal, Sarah Neslon, a graduate of the class of 2000, talented in any way and want to share float won the prize for "most spirited." cooperative, harmonious people. came to Meadville for the weekend from their talent can demonstrate their abili- Organization members on and off the Villasenor declared that "there are no bad Washington DC, where she now works. ties. The theme of the talent show is float maintained a refreshing aura of people" in the world. He contends that Commenting on the significance of Allegheny's "Latinos in the United States." enthusiasm throughout the duration of the there are just too many "people (who are) annual Homecoming festivities, Neslon said, "as a Because many students are unaware parade, thus demonstrating their cheerful- ruled by fear of the unknown and stereo- recent graduate, Homecoming was a great chance to of Union Latina's existence, the events ness and positive message. types." find out what classmates have done after graduating sponsored by the organization during the Jerry Holguin, a member of the organi- The author's message that world from Allegheny." month will serve to illustrate the aims of zation, emphasizes the importance of peace is_ a realistic possibility when we "There are a lot of things we've been trying to to the organization. President Ilda Oropeza Union Latina because it "helps people understand different cultures and focus to attract more people to come back [for desires to "reach out to the campus" and understand culture," and therefore, broad- on the cooperative nature of the human Homecoming]," Deudne says. "And its been work- "educate students about Latino culture." ens their outlook about the world in gen- spirit echoes the conviction of Union ing." Oropeza emphasizes that the largest mis- eral. Latina. Although there is no registration to account for conception about the organization is that Not only does Union Latina teach this Notices of Latino Heritage Month the number of alumni who returned for "it is just about Latinos." The President beneficial lesson, it also, as Union Latina events will be posted around campus Homecoming this year, "this is "probably the explains that everyone is welcome to member David Rodriguez illustrates, acts closer to the dates of their happenings. biggest Homecoming in 10 years," Deudne attend meetings and events sponsored by as an essential "support group" for Anyone interested in participating in the believes. "And we hope it gets bigger and bigger." the organization. In addition, Oropeza Hispanic Allegheny students. October 21 talent show should e-mail Gettin' Steppy With It: ideas to by Oct. 11.

Another valuable lesson 74 Celticfusion Tonight learned from Hollywood: By SUSAN OVERTON Suit" throughout Ireland and Australia. Weekend Contributor He followed that the production of "Flight of the Hungry Land" at the Liam Harney's Celticfusion is taking Lincoln Center with the Brooklyn the world by storm. Celticfusion is a Philharmonic. fusion of traditional Irish dance and Liam has done special performances music with exciting new influence of around the world including performing contemporary dance and music. The for both Presidents Reagan and Clinton. Celticfusion troupe has traveled in North Liam has also choreographed television America. South America, Australia, New and film productions which include: Zealand, Asia, and Europe. They have "Blown Away," "Those Wicked Feet," performed for the President of Ireland "The Late Late Show" (Ireland), Mary Robinson while she was in the "Breakfast Time" (New York), "Great United States. They have also performed Famine Commemoration" (Ireland), with such Irish nobles as: The Chieftans, "Donny and Marie," the pilot. For the Frank Patterson, Will Millar, Tom Stage he has choreographed numerous Maken, Sinead O'Connor, and Hal productions for his dance company Roach. They performed in the movie including "Dancing at Lughnasa," star- "Blown away and on Broadway at the ring Michael Learned. Liam has been Lincoln Center in "flight from the named one of the top 100 Irish Americas Hungry Land," with the Brooklyn by Irish America Magazine. Currently Philharmonic. Other performances you can see Liam in the Irish dancing, 24 ninjas include a critically acclaimed in televi- commercial for "Folgers," which he cho- sion special for PBS and performing with reographed. He has had many solo per- are no match numerous celebrities. formances such as in: Radio City Music Liam Harney is one of the creators Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los and choreographers for Celticfusion. Angeles, Wolftrap, Washington, D.C., for 1 man. Liam is a world champion Irish Step Filene Center, Maryland; Lincoln Center, Dancer. His Irish Step Dancing expertise New York, and the Kennedy Center, coupled with extensive Ballet, Jazz, and Washington D.C. Introducing Nibblebox.com . Tomorrow's entertainment today. Modern dance background, has made Kevin Patterson is the other creator Log on for original episodic shows, interactive entertainment, and the best of college radio created by him one of the most talented dancers of and choreographer for Celticfusion. college students with help from people like Amy Heckerling (Clueless), Doug Liman (Swingers), and our time. He has starred in the London Kevin is known as one of the top con- Peyton Reed (Bring It On). Because while it's fun making cynical comments about entertainment clichés, it's more fun to see what students are actually doing about it. production of "Riverdance" and the Irish temporary/commercial choreographers. dance musical "Waves." He toured in the He began his career as an actor, singer, Irish government project "great Famine —see CELTICFUSION, page 11— nibblebox.com digital entertainment in short, tasty bytes.

Page 11 Weekend The Campus `Highlander 4' is a Confusing 'End Game' in Series By JOHN RAUCCI "the game." The game requires Highlanders from the others who stupid, violent mess of bullets and Road Killers). Adrian Paul, who Weekend Reporter them to hunt down other immortals are trying to take their heads and fight scenes that break all conven- played the Highlander role on the and cut off their heads with the help also to make sure the prize doesn't tional laws of gravity. I know it is television series, makes it obvious I've been trying my hardest to of swords so ridiculously huge that fall into the wrong hands-. just a movie and there should be that he should strictly stick to what justify the logic behind my decision even John Holmes would be put to Meanwhile, Joseph Kell (Bruce some suspension of disbelief, but he does best, low class TV gigs. this past Sunday to go downtown shame. Payne) is an immortal that wants you kind of get a weird feeling Since his Highlander TV series has and see "Highlander 4: End Game." This decapitation ritual is the revenge on Connor for killing his inside when you see monks pulling been canceled, maybe Pacific Blue My guess is that my judgement only way to actually kill an immor- minister father 500 years ago. We out sawed off shotguns from will hire him. making skills were severely hin- tal, and by doing so they gain all the see this in a flashback, or was it a underneath their robes and gunning strength and power of whomever flashback in a flashback . . . I'm down immortals on motorcycles. they just killed. The object of the Director Doug Aarniokoski did not too sure myself, the movie Somehow Connor escapes and Movie Review game is to be the last immortal not have much to work with as far muddles the present and past so joins up with Duncan MacLeod alive, and claim the unknown prize. as the script was concerned, but he much together that it became (Adrian Paul), another Highlander dered by the aftereffects of the long, Unknown prize . . . it wouldn't hap- did have a chance to make some impossible at points to tell which somehow related to Connor. For long (did I mention long) Saturday pen to be a plot would it? decent action sequences with all th was which. the rest of the movie, the two team night before. So are you confused yet? Just sword fighting scenes he had at his Kell decides to bust into the up together to try and put an end to If any of you have seen any of wait, I haven't even gotten to the disposal. He disappointedly did sanctuary with the help of his gang Kell and his gang. the previous Highlanders or hap- real story line! and kill all the hiding Highlanders. Christopher Lambert has not. Instead we get choppy edits in pened to catch an episode of the tel- Connor MacLeod (Christopher Little does he know that these always been, and still very much is an 80-minute long, confusing film evision series (shame on you), then Lambert) one day makes up his monks are packing glocks and the so, a terrible actor, (if you don't that wouldn't even satisfy the most you already probably know the mind that his sword-fighting days action sequence that follows is a believe me check out 1994's The die-hard Highlander fan. basic gist of the plotline. But for are over. He decides to go into hid- those of you with some taste, let me ing with other apathetic clue you in on the basic history of Highlanders into a sanctuary run by the Highlanders. monks who make sure the immor- Tillman Returns as 'Superstar' Since the beginning of every- tals are constantly in a drug induced thing, there have always been these haze. (Don't worry if you're think- By KEITH BRYNER catchy, undeniably corny, and with some tight beats to special immortals that roam around ing this is completely absurd . . . Weekend Reporter match, the genre continues to flourish in a world of the earth. No one knows where they because it is) The purpose of the cliched romances and bump-and-grind slow jams. come from or why they are part of sanctuary is to hide these The one-man indie rock hit machine that is Sean Consequently, Har Mar Superstar isn't necessarily Tillman returns with his latest piece of musical mas- lampooning R&B; more than anything else, Har tery under the guise of Har Mar Superstar, R&B extra- Mar's drum machine driven ditties are an homage to ordinaire and all around player. Tillman, who gener- the particular style that is popular R&B, half send up ally records as Sean Na Na and was the lead and half inside joke. We can't help but groove to it. NAPSTER from page 9 singer/guitarist for influential post-punk outfit Calvin Krime, has adopted the persona of Har Mar Superstar, And that's exactly what this record makes us do. a ghetto-fabulous crooner with a penchant for booty The opening track, "Baby, Do You Like My Clothes?" industry? An article in the tection. Where the law draws the jams and misappropriated slang on this debut full incorporates a catchy horn sample with an atypical October 2 issue of TIME line remains to be seen in the out- length, Har Mar Superstar. drum line and lyrics that let you know "Hypercolor Magazine reports that CD sales come of the Napster case. After releasing an EP for Insound.corn's popular tells me where my baby is hot" ( any artist that refer- have actually increased by $500 Junior Matt Gloyer is a fre- ences the early 90s clothing line "Hypercolor" is by million since Napster was Tour Support Series, Har Mar Superstar returns in all quent user of Napster on campus. his iced out glory with this exceptional record, put out leaps and bounds a genius ). On "R-E-S-P-He-Sees launched. On the other hand, it He does not think Napster is a seri- by the good folks at Seattle, Washington's Kill Rock Me," Har Mar warns that everyone must "step off does not explain whether this is ous threat to popular music artists. when my girl's with me," and proceeds to flow like R. typical of an increasing trend or Stars. To say that Har Mar Superstar is nothing more "If you really like a musical group, than a goofy side project for Tillman would be to Kelly on parole. On one of the later tracks of the not. Metallica drummer Lars then you'll support them by buy- speak the truth; however, knowing that doesn't take record, the wonderfully titled "Let Me Use Your Ulrich has mixed feelings about ing their CD," Gloyer said. "Of all away from the sheer enjoyment one can derive from Ride," Har Mar details for us one of his more amorous the impact of Napster on artists. the things on the Internet, this is listening to a chubby white indie rocker sing smarmy nights spent in the back seat of his brother's borrowed "Why would people pay for music one of the better one. R&B songs with titles like "Baby, Do You Like My mini-van, complete with some shout outs to his crew if they can get it for free?" Clothes?" and "Girl, You're Stupid." throughout the track. If Napster has been sued for However, as the related article And that's exactly why Har Mar Superstar is such However, perhaps the best thing about this record offering free music downloads and on page 1 reports, Napster may be an incredibly enjoyable record. The overplayed genre is that it is danceable; every one of these tracks could Scour for offering videos and film taken away from on-campus com- of popular R&B, perhaps best represented by the be thrown on during a weekend house party and kids bootlegs for personal download, puters. would immediately start backing their various asses what's next? Artists responsible emergence of new jack swing" back in the early 1990s, is regrettably, one of the most unoriginal up. As an artist, Har Mar Superstar displays his wit for videos, films, books, blue- Students who wish to express forms of music out right now Formulaic and repeti- and musical prowess while helping to get an entire prints, stock photos, and even their opinions may attend the ASG tive, with lyrics that almost no one can take seriously nation of shy indie rock kids to work their skills on the needlework patterns have been meeting on Tuesday. ( anyone remember Silk's "Freak Me"? ), popular dance floor. So do yourself a favor and pick up Har pushing for stricter copyright pro- R&B has earned a reputation for being devoid of any Mar Superstar for your next, party; your lame, tired,

true musical worth. white- boy dancing skills will thank you for it However, we still love popular R&B. Undeniably

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his tarring roles in West Side Story, Hearts (world premiere), Bandido of the musical "WAVES." Kevin come out and see Celticfusion. are $9.00, and adults are $12.00. Grease, and the King and I. He also (New Adaptation Premiere). And has recently directed and choreo- Why don't you see what all the fuss Seats are reserved. Stop by the has been featured in many com- Dancing at Lughansa (The Old graphed the New Zealand and the is about Irish Step Dancing. mercials, videos, and television Globe Theatre). Kevin won critical Australian national tours of "IRE- Celticfusion will be in performance Office of Events, 206 Bentley Hall shows. He has gained notoriety for acclaim for his directorial and LAND..., where the song and on Thursday, October 5, 2000 at for tickets or call 332-3101 to order his outstanding directing and cho- choreographic work on the fairy- dance began." 7:30 p.m., Shafer Auditorium. over the phone. Visa and reography projects. His credits tale "Etaine." He also directed and So for a good foot stompin', Tickets for Allegheny students are include Children of Eden; King of choreographed the world premiere hand clappin, head bobbin' time, $6.00, children and senior citizens MasterCard accepted. Page 12 Weekend October 5, 200 Weekend Where@bouts —compiled by Eric Reinagel unplsasant Thoughts —a column by Matt Meehan Friday 10.06.00

Schleigho @ Docksider's - Erie, PA; 10pm; 21+ The following is an open letter to President Richard Cook:

Saturday 10.07.00 Dear President Cook, I must first commend your administration for the brilliantly orchestrated Homecoming festivities o l Schleigho w/ One World Tribe @ Mr. Goodbar-Buffalo, NY; 10pm; this past weekend. The alumni receptions, the parade, and the football game were enjoyed not only by myself' 18+ but also by all the students and alumni that I have spoken to. The outpouring of blue-and-gold that I witnessec made me proud to be an Allegheny student. Well, okay, maybe I am pushing it just a little. Sunday 10.08.00 But my purpose in writing this letter is not to brown-nose, for though I would love to attend a catered reception at which you are the featured guest, this is mostly because of the food, no offense. Rather, I'm writ The Tragically Hip @ Warner Theatre-Erie, PA; 7:30pm; tickets are ing regarding the exorbitant amount of bees that attended this year's Homecoming extravaganza. Surely you $25.75 /$30.75 noticed, as I did, the presence of thousands of these black and gold pests at every sporting event and backyard barbecue that you attended this weekend. I want to share with you the information I have regardingwho thes Tuesday 10.10.00 bees are, what they want, and what will happen if they don't get it. Read carefully, lest we all suffer the horri ble consequence.

Sugar Ray & the Bluestones @ Barons - Clev., OH; 9pm;tickets are $8 The information that I'm about to divulge was first related to me in the form of one of those commu nicative bee dances that they always talk about on nature shows, by a yellowjacket named Mr. Stingie. I was Wednesday 10.11.00 surprised to learn that, though it seemed that there were more bees than alumni at Homecoming this year, that this was not the case. The bees, he told me, were also alumni. They all graduated from Allegheny between 1759 Zen Tricksters w/ openers Minx @ Club Laga-Pitts., PA; 8pm;tickets and 1814, when it was a bee college. They therefore felt that they had every right to attend Homecoming. are $61$8 Mr. Stingie then went into a detailed description of what life was like before Allegheny, was overrun, by a bunch of filthy humans. For example, since there were no dining halls, students obtained food by hover- Thursday 10.12.00 ing around a large pile of sweet-smelling debris near what is now Reis Hall. Instead of having residence halls, the entire student body lived in a gigantic hive across the street from the trash pile. Students were required to Jazz Mandolin Project @ Showplace Theater-Buffalo, NY; 9pm; tick- declare majors, just as today, with the most popular ones being honey cultivation and stinger science. Students ets 'are $12/$14 of less popular disciplines like bee history often complained that the more technical fields were getting more Punk O'Rama w/ Voodoo Glow Skulls @ Club Laga-Pitts., PA; 7pm; resources than theirs, but most administrators didn't really care. tickets are $12 Socially, Allegheny was a much different place. Leisure time was limited due to a universal work Cowboy Junkies @ Odeon-Clev., OH; 8pm; tickets are $19.50 requirement. All hive residents had to spend their free time gathering pollen, making honey, and stinging peo- ple. The dating scene was much more competitive, since the entire male population had to vie for the affection, Friday 10.13.00 of the queen bee, who was the only female at the college that was permitted to reproduce. But nobody com plained, because there aren't any communicative bee dances geared toward such an end. Ominous Seapods w/ openers Jhinx @ Club Laga -Pitts. PA; 8pm; But then one day in 1815, everything changed. A gang of pushy Methodists came along, removed the tickets are $8 hive and the trash pile, and built a college for humans on the site of America's oldest and most prestigious bee Old Dog Trey @ Copper Coin Lounge-Edinboro, PA; 9pm college. The bees were now forced to wallow in ignorance while the arrogant humans received education. It is Charlie Hunter @ University of Performing Arts UB-Buffalo, NY; this great injustice that the alumni bees wish to contest. They demand that we finally give them credit for the 8pm legacy that they left before we forcibly removed them from their homes. They ask that we make the campus more conducive to their lifestyles, and that we rename Bentley Hall as Bee Hall. They are committed to their vision and demand that we hear them Out Saturday 10.14.00 One thing is clear: the bees will not rest until their demands are met. They are willing to die for their cause, and are able to organize large swarms of alumni in ways that would make the Office of Annual Giving

Fishbone @ Club Laga-Pitts., PA; 7pm; tickets are $12 blush. Large - scale campus invasions are a cinch because they don't have to worry about parking tickets. They Project Logic w / DJ Logic @ Nietzsche's-Buffalo, NY; 10pm; tickets are capable of making things very unpleasant around here, and should be dealt with accordingly. I implore you are $10 to look into the matter and do the right thing, or else we'll all have to suffer the painful, swollen consequences. Ekoostic Hookah @ Beehive Theater-Pitts., PA; 8pm; tickets are $10 MTV Campus Invasion (Black Eyed Peas, De La Soul, Wyclef Jean) @ Kent

Marlena swears she sees a ghost. stop seeing Jamal. Joe bravely tells choice. Rose gets a surprise visitor. Guiding Light Soap Dish Lucas flips when Kate tells him of his collegues about his exposure to Kim approaches John with her Edmund vows to spoil Richard and Sami's ultimely demise. Sami HIV. Kevin and Lucy make a dears about Andy. Lily makes a Cassie's good news. Phillip jumps —compiled by Brianna Pike plays an important role in Greta shocking discovery. Chris tells choice about Rose's future—and to Beth's defense. Selena is haunt- and Austin's virtual adventure. Livvie about Etelle's involvement her own. Carly relines how danger- ed by her past. Reva learns a sur- Chole sees a different side of with Kevin and Eve's wedding. Joe ous Craig's offer really is. All My Children prising truth. Danny and May grow Nancy. and Gabriella plan their revenge Jake reminds Gillian of the love closer. against Courtney. they once shared... Brooke finds Passions One Life to Live herself in danger...Hayley decides General Hospital Theresa is devastated by what she The Young and the Restless Liz and Lucky unexpectedly meet to help Arlene...Wade finally sees at Ethan and Gwen's Phyllis's employment at Brash & Vikki makes Todd a surprising catches up with Greenlee...Arlene up with Jason. Luke issues Scott a party...Charity has visions of Sassy gets off to a rocky start. offer. Antonio is forced to arrest and Vanessa plot a new scheme warning. Felicia confides her Tabitha being burned at the stake. Vistor surprises Ashley with a gift. Christian. Skye vows to protect dilemma to Bobbie. Jason ambush- Reese sees that Timmy is alive. Tricia tells Ryan that she wants to max from Rae. Lindsay attempts to Bold and the Beautiful es Emily and Zander. Hannah Kay plants a kiss on Miguel's lips. be intimate again. Malcom learns blackmail R.J. Bo tries to coerce a C.J. vows not to let the Forresters stands by A.J. in the hospital, while Evil Charity has something horri- that he is the reason that Dru went confession out of Lindsay. destroy his family. Ridge is furious Alan and Monica decide to enroll fying up her sleeve for Miguel. to Paris. with Morgan for playing with his him in a detox program. Luis and Sheridan bond over the life. Brooke comes to a difficult birth of Pat's baby. —Information for the Soap Dish conclusion. Amber pleads with C.J. Days of Our Lives As the World Turns was adapted from soapdigest.com to make a sacrifice. Philip vows to prove to Chole that Port Charles Molly gets news about David's they can be more than just friends. Alison rebuffs Amanda's request to "death." Julia makes a desperate Gators Fall to Wittenberg On Homecoming Weekend By LOU KLEIN ing and two touchdowns. Wide Gators marched down the field for a at 7 heading into the second quarter. extra point was good, and Sports Reporter receiver Labon Storts had six catch- score. Led by 28 rushing yards by On the opening play of the second Wittenberg had their first lead of the es for 76 yards, two of which were Cowart on the drive, the Gator period, the Gators were faced with a day, 14-7. The Allegheny football team for touchdowns. touchdown was scored by Snyder 4th-and-4 from the Wittenberg 30. The Tigers added onto their lead battled Wittenberg this past The Gators defense was led by sen- from 11 yards out. Sophomore kick- The Gators tried a halfback option on their next possession. Sparked by Saturday at Robertson Field on ior strong safety Pat Lentz, who er Aaron Smith's extra point was pass from Snyder to senior wide a 39-yard completion by Crane, Homecoming. Despite a valiant Wittenberg's Gary Henson scored effort against their archrivals, Scoring Summary: . on a one-yard run with 6:16 to play Wittenberg came out of Meadville 1st 09:22 ALL - Jeremy Snyder 11 yd run (Aaron Smith kick) in the opening half. Walkers extra with a 35-21 victory over the 8 plays, 47 yards, TOP 2:46, WIT 0 - ALL 7 point was good, and Wittenberg Gators. The Gators record dropped 09:06 WIT Jason Jackson 94 yd kickoff return (Ryan Walker kick) took a 21-7 lead. to 2-3 with the loss, and 1-1 in the Allegheny would cut into the North Coast Athletic Conference, WIT 7 - ALL 7 Tiger lead on their final possession while Wittenberg moved to 5-0, 2-0 2nd 11:49 WIT - Labon Storts 16 yd pass from Anthony Crane (Ryan Walker kick) of the first half. After Lentz inter- NCAC. 2 plays, 16 yards, TOP 0:44, WIT 14 - ALL 7 cepted Cranes pass and returned it The Gators were led on offense 06:16 WIT - Gary Henson 1 yd run (Ryan Walker kick) into Wittenberg territory, it took once again by the strong running of 10 plays, 70 yards, TOP 4:22, WIT 21 - ALL 7 only six plays for the Gators to find junior halfback Shane Ream. Ream the endzone. The drive was capped carried the ball 25 times for 88 00:36 ALL - Shane Ream 6 yd pass from Joe Cowart (Aaron Smith kick) off by a six-yard touchdown pass yards. Senior halfback Jeremy 6 plays, 33 yards, TOP 2:30, WIT 21 - ALL 14 from Cowart to Ream. Smiths extra Snyder added 58 yards on 15 carries 3rd 01:34 ALL - Jon Turner 21 yd pass from Joe Cowart (Aaron Smith kick) point was good, and the Gators went and a touchdown in his final 12 plays, 67 yards, TOP 3:32, WIT 21 - ALL 21 into the locker only down by seven, Homecoming game. Sophomore 4th 14:56 WIT I abort 18 yd pass from Anthony Crane .(Ryan Walker :104.) 21-14. quarterback Joe Cowart turned in StOrt$ . After the two teams exchanged another solid performance, complet- 4.plays, 8I yods

By Jason Carter TV, in Erie, Pa guided us through our program. SportsEditor The dinner sponsored by the Timothy Alden Council rec- ognized the North Coast Atlantic Conference senior scholas- The Campus is looking In our lives all of us can remember how we imagined tic female and male athletes Jenn Lorenzen and Patrick what it would be like to one day achieve greatness. Whether Madagin as well as Outstanding male and female athletes we made some great scientific discoveries, founded an organ- Jeff Mountain and Kyle Kopnipski. for a ization, or were blessed with a particular talent. We could This magical evening belonged to the inductees. A mov- visualize ourselves doing these great things with anticipation ing video message from Ken O'Keefe, showed the dynamics Distribution Manager. of the accolades and honors that would come. So we worked of wonderful relationship between coach and players. hard to one day achieve this goal. O'Keefe took no credit for this accomplishment, but was Well last Friday night not only was the goal achieved but humbled not only by the honor, but also by the players who the recognition of an accomplishment was realized. Friends, he said in his own words were a pleasure to coach. And the family, alumni, and administration gathered to honor forty of ten years later this is still one of the greatest things to which Interested, work-study the great Division III national championship football team of he has had and honor to be apart of. With video and radio 1990 into the Allegheny College Athletic Hall of Fame. highlights, the magic of the season was felt again for one These men join an elite group of individuals, as their niche eligible students may night. As they were presented with a picture and plaque o into history has been officially made. commemorate the honor, John Marzka and Dave LeCarte, the The evening was a warm gathering of friends; comrades apply by e-mailing offensive and defensive captains spoke on behalf of the team. whom after years gathered to reminisce about time gone past and shares in moments of today. After enjoying good food There was a pride was felt by,all that attended and as they campus @ j oumalist.com and great conversation our master of ceremonies Scott , were inducted you shared in their joy just as years ago we Wludyga, Allegheny grad, and now sports reporter for WJET- shared in their victory. Page 14 Sports October 5, 2000 Juiced-Up Athletes Defeat True Purpose of Olympics

By ERIC M. SHUTY of banned substances are not even anabolic steroids are water-based a boost of endurance of up to 25 of products the ingest, or they could Sports Reporter tested for by the IOC (International abd are flushed frmt he body within percent. Blood doping could pro- As we look forward from the Olympic Committee). In order to hours. there isn't even a method of vide a sizable boost in endurance to endAndreea up like Raducan. Romanian Raducan gymnast, mis- Sydney Olympics to the 2004 understnad what types of drug use testing to detect use of HGH. long distance runners, swimmers, takenly took a common cold medi- Olympiad in Athens, one can only I'm referring to, it is necessary to Athletes also use diuretics to mask, and cyclists. Due to the fact that cine (similar to Sudafed in the U.S.) wonder- how may athletes will be briefly examine the key types of or even flush out completely, the some athletes are naturally rich in that contained pseudoephedrine, a juiced next time around? You may performance enhancing substances effects of anabolic substances. red blood cells, it isnt easy to catch drug banned by the IOC. Because wonder what I'm referring to when utilized by athletes. The second area of performance a blood doper. Also, eveen though of her honest mistake she was I say "juiced." When one reflects The first types of banned sub- enhancers used by Olympic athletes the IOC bans blod doping, it was stripped of her all-around gold back on this year's games, one key stances are the anabolic agents and is the blood doping agents. These not tested for at the Olympic names medal. detail comes to mind (other than growth hormones. They are used include the act of blood doping in Sydney. These three branches of sub- Vince Carter's spectacular dunk)- primarily for building size and itself, as well as the use of EPO The third main branch of per- stances were the main iffenders at the prevalence of performance- strength while reducing body fat (Eryththropoietin) and blood substi- formance enhancing drugs is the the Sydney Games. As I mentioned enhancing drugs. levels. some examples of sub- tutes. Blood doping is the process stimulants. These include ampheta- previously, many of them can be To those of you who are ill stances in this category include of extracting blood from an athlete mines, cocaine, ephedrine, caffeine, easily masked or purged, and some informed this idea might come as a testosterone, nandrolone, • dehy- and saving it for later use. When and a slew of others. Stimulants substances aren't even tested for. shock. Elite athletes using drugs to droepiandrosterone (DHEA), competition time comes around the cause increased heart rate and At this point the IOC must make an boost performance? It doesn't hap- andrestenedione, and Human saved blood is re-injected intot he increased alertness. These effects important decision- get their act pen! Unfortunately it does. Growth Hormone (HGH). Athletes body. This surplus of extra red cells would be benefical to many atheltes together when it comes to testing, or At this year's Olympic games there such as sprinters, swimmers, row- enables the athlete to carry much in events that require quick bursts of drop it altogether. No matter whcih was more testing done than ever ers, male gymnasts, and weight larger amounts of oxygen to their energy, such as sprinters, swim- course of action they choose, it is done in the past games. lifters benefit greatly from these muscles. mers, weight lifters, wrestlers, and clear something must be done. It is Unfortunately, as drug-testing substances. EPO and blood substitutes are gymnasts. unfair to clean athletes for the IOC technology improves, so does an The problem with testing for chemicals that can be administered Many stimulants can be found in to continue poor methods of testing athlete's ability to hide their use. these substances is that they are to the body that cause effects similar everyday items that can be pur- and force them to compete with ath- Even with testing, some classes extremely difficult to detect. Most to blood doping. Forms of blood chased at your local pharmacy. letes using every drug under the Ziorzi rz.rzz grAf doping have been known to provide Athletes must be careful what types sun. FOOTBALL from page 13

FEDERAL LAW fourth quarter, the Tigers would regain the lead. Crane connected with Storts on their second touchdown pass of t PROHIBITS US FROM day. This time, the score covered 18 yards. Walker made the extra point, and Wittenberg was back out in front, 28-2 The Tiger defense was able to force Allegheny to punt on the next drive, and it would be on Wittenberg's next po ' REPOSSESSING THE BRAINS session where they would put up a crucial score. Starting from their own 37, Wittenberg quickly moved down the fiel OF STUDENT LOAN DEFAULTERS. keyed by a 40-yard completion by Crane. The drive was closed out by Donaldson, who scored on a one-yard plunge Walkers extra point was good, and the Wittenberg lead was up to 35-21.

• The Gators were able to march deep into Wittenberg territory on the ensuing drive, but the drive was stopped on 4t and-10 when Snyder was unable to pick up a first down on a stop by Allen Dandrea. It would be the Gators last chanc as Wittenberg ran out the clock to secure the win. Allegheny will travel to Ohio this weekend to take on the Hiram Terriers. The Terriers are coming off a difficu 1999 campaign which saw them go 0-10. However, they have a number of skill players returning this year. The include quarterback Dwayne Pavkovich, running back Kris Giebel, and receivers Pat Kelly and Tim Devericks. Thi is the Terriers' first year in the North Coast Athletic Conference, and their first meeting since 1983 with Allegheny. Th kickoff at Hiram's Henry field will be at 1:30 this Saturday.

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omen's Soccer on Three Game istered two goals and an assist last week, and now has seven scored his first collegiate goal in the win over Wittenberg. inning Streak points (30, IA) in her last three games. Notched a goal and an assist at Wooster. Is currently third on the team with eight points. turently tied for 1st in NCAC, the Allegheny College Volleyball splits Opening Pair of NCAC omen's soccer is 9-2 (3-1 NCAC) and riding a three-game Matches inning streak. The Gators are currently ranked 19th in the Men's Soccer Rides Two Game Winnin g ation and third in the Great Lakes Regional poll, This week, The Allegheny College volleyball team is 9-13 (1-1 NCAC) e,g0e4y. battles Penn State-Behrend in non-conference Streak after a week without an conference tnatchup. Allegheny takes bre beading to Eariham this weekend, On Slippery Rock on Wed., Oct_ 4, before resuming North rgoff: in his third season as the head coach The Allegheny College men's soccer team (5-5-1, ast Athletic Conference play on Sat., Oct. 7 when the soccer program, Jeff Groff NCAC) is riding a two-game winning streak as it heads in ors travel to Kenyon to take on the Ladies and the )bas compiled a 31-16-3 record. Groff led a seven-game road swing. This week, Allegheny is set to t Atenberg Tigers. kits to a 12-5-2 record and a third-place NCAC finish on non-conference opponent Pitt-Bradford on Wed., Oct 4, cad Coach Bridget Sheehan: now in her 15th season as the before heading to Indiana for games at Earlham on Sat., 0:0 head coach of the Allegheny women's volleyball program y:Rewind: Alleghenyran its winning streak to three- 7, and at Wabash on Sun., Oct_ 8_ fidget Sheehan has compiled a 411-208 (.664) career t.with a 4-1 ooster.91: Sept. 26, and a Head Coach Hogan: in his third season as the head 000rd. Sheehan ranks 23rd among active Division III coach- homg.a t. 30. At coa0(0ifieAtiegtvpympes soccer program, Paul Hoga‘ in winning percentage and 19th in victories. 6:Ster.., the goals our 'minutes apart (Chfilatonf 95) hai..:66ipiled a 30-14-7 record. Hogan led' eekly Rewind: the Gators battle Div, II opponent Clarion way throUg ,yak control of the game the Gators to a 14-3-3 overall record and a second place fin- on Sept. 28, losing in three games. Allegheny then took part #king the score 3-1 late in the first half. Allegheny's ish in the NCAC last season. in the Westminster College Volleyball Invitational on Sept. rid goal came just 35 seconds after Wooster cut Allegheny's Weekly Rewind: the Gators snapped a four-game winless 3(), finishing in fifth place. The Gators won their opening nitial lead in half. Against Wittenberg, Allegheny jumped streak last week, winning a pair of NCAC' games. The Gators pool-play match in four games over Thiel, before losing the ut to a 3-0 less than 25 minutes into the game. Wittenberg dumped Hiram on Sept. 27 in Hiram for Allegheny's first other two pool play matches to Alderson-Broaddus and id slice the lead to 3-2, but the Gators notched an insurance conference win of the year. The Gators then erupted offen- Indiana (Pa.). Allegheny then won its place match with a oal late for the win. sively against Wittenberg at Robertson Field on Sept. 30. three-game victory over West Liberty. ndividual Highlights: Allegheny scored five second half goals, en route to a individual Highlights: • Sophmore midfielder Jane Och (Pittsburgh, Pa./Uppe,r St. 5-0 win over the Tigers. - Senior lair) picked up a pair of assists last week, one in each Individual Highlights: outside hitter Tonya Andrews (Montrose, lqich./Hill- McCloy) currently ranks second in the NCAC in kills, aver- Game, and is currently the team leader in scoring with 18 •Freshman fat-Ord:Tit-44 Weber (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) aging 4.33 per game. Andrews tallied 81 kills in the two ints (6g,.6A.). scored the Gatoral0e::.g041- at Hiram and added an assist matches last week. She now has 1,575 kills in her career, •Freshmaa.M1 oser (Glenshaw, PaiShaler) arnst Wittenberg, .He is second on the team in scoring with 186 allied t er car r in the win over shy of Molly McCoy's school record. oos s in the - Freshman setter Vicki Kajder (Trafford, Pa./Penn-Trafford) averaged 33.6 assists and 16.0 digs in five matches last week. She is ranked fifth in the NCAC in digs, averaging 3.68 per game.

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