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Coon swimmers split victory and defeat against rival Brandeis. See page 11. A College Tradition Since 1976 Volume XXI • Number 13 Connecticut College, New London, CT Monday, February 9, 1998 Gender and Orchestra and NET clash over Dana Women's Studies: by Mitchell Polatin nearly 70 campuses across the coun- Michael Adelson, director of the YOll Did Last Summer packed Dana ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR try, feeds the movies to college cam- orchestra, and the actual loss will hall during the fall semester. Ac- from the beginning puses at 9:00 on Tuesday nights. become crystal clear. cording to Scott McEver, director The NET program, which brings The problem is that the orchestra "Essentially," explains Adelson, of student activities, the Net is a by Alyson Day sneak previews of movies and spe- practices from 7:00 to 10:00 on "an academic event has been placed valuable asset to Conn. THE COLLEGE VOICE cial events to Conn, is in the middle Tuesday nights; because of the nec- second fiddle, behind an entertain- "What's nice about Conn," ex- of a stormy conflict surrounding the essary preparations in Dana for ment event. What are the priorities plains Mcgver,' is that we are by Numerous obstacles have been Conn campus. The time tbe NET NET, the orchestra must be done by of the college?" far the smallest school on the NET. overcome in the struggle to achieve program requires to show films 8:30, thereby losing an hour and a The NET service has been an Tbe next school up probably has the Fullerl Maathai Chair in Gender overlaps the Conn orchestra's re- half from their practice time. The overwhelming success at Conn. 7,000 students." and Women's Studies. The first 15 hearsal schedule. hour and a half may not sound like Sneak previews of Oliver Stone's years of the Gender and Women's The program, which runs on a devastating loss, yet talk to U-Turn and the thriller I Know What see NET. page 2 Studies program subsisted on the dedication of faculty members and guest instructors who volunteered Campus safety tightens countless hours for lectures with meager institutional support. Pro- fessor of Classics Joann Silverberg, a past director of the program, ex- the screws on alcohol pressed frustration that Connecticut by Mitchell Polaiin is one of many administrators who College "experienced a certain am- ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR believe more alcohol awareness nesia over the fact that it was a programs may be in order. Miner former women's institution," in its According to Jim Miner, director explains, "awareness is always help- reluctance to support and acknowl- of Campus Safety. there was a trou- ful," yet that leads one to ask where edge the importance of women's bling rise in alcohol-related inci- does awareness end and personal studies. _Silverberg also pointed to dent reports during the fall semes-. responsibility begin? It may be a the changes which arose with co- ter. More specifically, there have gray area, but it is obvious that education, such as the fact that the been numerous instances involving students are taking little responsi- male/ female faculty ratio nearly members of the class of 200 I and bility for their actions. doubled. trips to the infirmary due to alcohol Doug Barnes, crime prevention The program began in t918 when intake. Miner added that he taJked offic'er and co-creator of the x5200 Jane To.rrey, professor emeritus of to the directors of Campus Safety at crime prevention line, explains that Psychology; Alix Deguise, profes- nearby schools Trinity and "recently there have been a lot of ~ sor emeritus of French and Italian, Wesleyan, and both directors re- objects thrown out of windows." and Silverberg launched the idea. ported a remarkable increase in 'al- The number one object concerned The professors applied for a Mellon cohol-related incidents involving is glass bottles. A couple of weeks grant and selected Susan members of the freshman class. At ago a bottle thrown from a window Thistlewaire. a women's studies Conn, the number of incidents in- hit a Campus Safety officer in the scholar. and a minister of the United volving freshmen is nearly twice face. The officer escaped serious Church of Christ, to become the co- that concerning last falJ's freshman injury, yet the danger is completely ordinator of the program. The first class. an unnecessary one for students and "Introduction to Women's Studies" According to Miner, "We're con- faculty to endure. course, held in the fall of 1978, was centrating on the sponsors of par- According to Miner, "broken comprised of a series of interdisci- ties, the people who allow this to glass on the ground is a problem. plinary lectures encompassing a di- happen." These sponsors can vary, One student was injured by broken verse range of subjects. The class from the person who signed out a glass." Miner cites South Campus included such titles as ''The Mascu- line Psychology of Women: Getting living room to the person tending as an area where broken glass is PHOTO BY ERIC LOV£COtlo/THE COLLEGE VOICE bar. prevalent. Pulled fire alarms at par- Out from Under," and "Black Femi- Freshman classes are presented ties are also a problem, according to The Shapeof Culture nism," "Women in a Cross Cultural Perspective: Amazons or Slaves?" the typical "dangers of drinking" the officers. These two pieces are featured in an art exhibit celebrating African- The first year also included a four- seminars during their orientation, "Alarms are pulled during, be- American Awareness Month, now on display in the Unity House yet some believe that those are not fore and after parties," according to PepsiCo Room. Many of the exhibit's works were donated by professor course on women in litera- enough to warn the students of the Miner. "People must show more Connecticut College faculty and staff. ture incorporating Gemi.an, French, possible dangers of drinking. Miner self-responsibility. " Italian, and Hispanic Studies. Deguise recruited guest speakers including Peggy Snyder oftbe U.N. move Fund for Women and Florence Pfizer will 2000 jobs to New London Howe, the director of The Feminist by Dan Tompkins projected to have)300 jobs by 2000 as a part of a greater project that the future for Pfizer." Milne ech- Press. Yet with a small operating NEWS EDITOR and an additional 700 jobs five years New London has undertaken in re- oed this sentiment when he said budget, the coordinators could only later. cent years to "[rebuild] its infra- that "it [the land acquisition] was pay the speakers a minute $30, while A former musket factory site will The project will also include a structure, improve major only a little bit about money, it was the faculty lecturers earned nothing. become the home to 2000 Pfizer biotechnology incubator, renova- gateways ...and build our quality of a lot about what we can contribute Deguise, who served as coordinator jobs by the year 2005, announced tions to Fort Trumbull, reuse of the life througb construction [and] grant to the future." until 1990, called the movement "a the company's Central Research Naval Undersea Warfare Center sponsorship. " Gaudiani and Rowland spent labor of love." She recalled that there president, Jobn Milne. Milne, along space and the development of adja- Rowland feels that the Pfizer ven- much of tbeir time thanking city were a number of opponents in the with Conn President Claire cent retail and residential space. ture should be seen as part of a leaders, including Mayor Lloyd faculty and amongst the students, Gaudiani and Connecticut Gover- The move is being brokered greater commitment by both the Beachy, city manager Ricbard M. but that as the program progressed, nor Jobn Rowland, explained the througb the New London Develop- private and public sectors to New Brown, and Bruce Hyde, director many expressed enlightenment in development project to several hun- ment Corporation (NLDC). The London. He announced several of the Office of Development and viewing issues through the perspec- dred guests aboard the ferry John NLDC is receiving $5.35 million other state initiatives in thecommu- Planning. Tbese city officials tive of gender. "On the first day of H. on Tuesday, February 3. from the State Bond Commission to nity including several million dol- worked in concert with the NLDC class, I asked' Are you a feminist?' Pfizer will build a 400,000 square- acquire and prepare the site for lars for improvement of the city's and state officials to secure the and only two students raised their foot office facility in New London Pfizer. sewer system. deal and move forward on a hands," Deguise remarked. "By the to house part of its global develop- "Many people have worked long Rowland stated that "when timeline that Gaudiani character- end of the course every student's ment team, responsible for demon- and hard to see the events of today Pfizer... makes a new investment in ized as one that no one had thought hand was raised." strating the safety and effectiveness take place," Milne said. Gaudiani this community, what they are tele- possible until Pfizer, the NLDC see Women's Studies, page 3 of new drugs. The new facility is added that she saw the development graphing to the world is that this is and the state pulled it off. 2 THE COLLEGE VO/CE***MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9. /998 NEWS Plex renovations are on track for 2000 completion NET, ctd. 'Lessons learned' the construction of the new Hams, on campus. It is hoped thar no noise continued/rompagel-----~------~-----_ which is now being utilized, neces- or safety issues will arise because Conn was awarded "The Most "Dana Hall is in constant use," through sitated the majority of the construc- Morrisson is situated on the periph- Improved School" by NET, due to says Adelson. 5'1t is holds events cooperation tion company's work force. There ery of campus away from main stu- the fact that Conn screened one nearly every night of the year. If a were not enough men left over to dent activity. After Morrisson, movie last year, as opposed to five switch occurs, not only the orches- continue working on Wright. In Marshall, Lambdin, and Hamilton this year. McEver explains that as a tra is affected, everything needs to by La 1/ ra T. Sialiano addition, it was decided that aU will be renovated in that order. All result of Conn's early entrance into switch." Adelson cites the noise of THE COLLEGE VOICE major demolition work should be renovation on the Plex should be the program, NET allowed Conn to the NET programs as another prob- done in the summer months when completed by spring of 2000. join for no fee. Conn was given all lem with NET being held in Dana As Connecticut College students the students are not on campus. Project Manager John Warner of the equipment for free, yet now if Hall. "Sound insulation [in Dana] bustle through their days. attending This was decided because the demo- says that with the completion of a school wants to join the program is not good. NET events are so loud classes. socializing at Cro, they lition work is both noisy and dan- each new dorm the work is going the cost may be nearly $80,000. that people have told me that they might be unaware of the intense gerous. more smoothly and quickly because Conn is under contract with NET can't study in the music library dur- activity which takes place on this A new main entrance to Harris is the construction crew is growing to show up to four movies a month, ing events. It affects people doing campus in a world separate from now being constructed which will accustomed to building the struc- yet there is not always a movie each their homework ... Sound permeates that of academia. Every day, 50 to jut out from the center of the Plex. tures. week. If NET has nothing to show the building." 80 men from the C. R. Klewin can. The fully renovated Harris will in- After each building is finished, within a month of the Tuesday, then According to Adelson, the or- struction company arrive on this clude another dining hall buill to the college - represented by Jobn Conn is notified that the date will be chestra is not provided with an al- campus at nine o'clock in the morn- hold 100 people and two new food Warner and Kristine Cyr Goodwin open. However, according to ing and begin work on the Plex ternative to Dana. "Palmer could stations. including a pizza and pasta and C.R. Klewin - have a meeting Adelson "a month is way too little be an alternative, but theater and renovations. Each man has his own bar. There wi II also be modem pyra- which Warner calis a "lesson learned time to schedule any thing. We need dance have priority. As far as I dury and each day he industriously mid-shaped skylights which will session." During these sessions the more time to schedule projects with know NET has priority in Dana on labors at his assignment. make Harris considerably more staff and crew discuss ways in which the orchestra." Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All All this manpower is now con- open and light. C. R. Klewin is also the buildings not yet constructed It is suggested by some that NET we'~e asking is to be allowed to do centrated in completing Wright completing a new center in the Plex can be improved over the last ones premiere the movies somewhere our work, not an unreasonable re- Dormitory. due to be finished by called the Village Square which built. For example, the position of other than Dana Hall, yet that does questI'm just trying to do the job I April I, and the Harris Dining Hall should be completed by July. The the Wright shower stalls will be Dot appear to be an option. McEver was hired to do." which should be finalized by early ViUage Square will be a huge mul- modified from the ones in Park explains that "moving the equip- No February dates have been re- July. Initially it was planned that tipurpose room with an atrium ceil- which students complained did not ment to another space is not fea- served by the NET organization. Wright would be complete by the ing. The room will generally be allow forenoughprivacy. Thesprin- sible." McEver does acknowledge The first Tuesday in March is the stan of the spring semester. The used for conferences and the parties klers will also be relocated and the that NET is considering a later start- next expected NET event. schedule was revised in the fall when which were previously held in the window shades will be adjusted ing time, perhaps 11 p.m., but that Adelson believes that NET "is a it was noted that the completion of Plex common rooms. slightly as well. This type of coop- would not be implemented until next good thing to have on campus. The Wright could not be realized so Afterthecompletion of these two erative work, Warner says, is not year at the earJiest. orchestra and I will certainly con- soon. major projects, construction will common in the construction indus- Adelson points out that a differ- tinue to do our best ... We all feel the The alteration in scheduling be- begin on Morrisson. The construc- try but it has been very effective in ent starting time may help the or- disadvantage. The choice that has came necessary for a number of tion on this structure will take place developing a sense of community chestra, but he insists that another been made shows where priorities reasons. Primarily. it was because through the fall when students are . between the college and the crew., group will be displaced with a later Iie.·" starting time for NET. In this issue... National commission reports NEWS Page j on ~ost of higher education Orchestra and NET clash over Dana Campus safety cracks down on alcohol abuse by Katie Stephenson collegiate thinking," beginning a Pfizer will create 2000 new jobs THE COLLEGE VOICE public awareness campaign in an Plex revovations on track for the year 2000 effort to provide information to the National Comm.ission for Higher Education OnJanuary21, 1998the National pub tic about the economics of higher Book review Commission on the Cost of Higher education, a deregulation of aca- Handicapped access on campus Education presented its report to demic institutions, a national effort Black History Month celebration Is Conn handicap Congress. The report, which con- to "develop uniform and voluntary News Column accessible? See page 3. tained recommendations for fed- cost regulating standards that clarify Beyond the Hill eral student aid programs and is- the actual cost and subsidies in------,.---A&E sues of regulation, also voiced a volved in providing undergraduate harsh assessment of current budget education," a strengthened system PageS practices at colleges and universi- of student financial aid, and better ties. data collection by the Department Lyman Allyn celebrates New London One of the largest problems that of Education. African-American artists in Unity House all colleges must face today is striv- The findings of the Commission CD review ing to maintain a high standard of ultimately indicate that there is a Movie Review education and campus quality while serious and immediate need for the 'Familia' art show in CUmmings simultaneously lowering costs and system of higher education to make Restaurant review providing adequate financial aid to changes and redouble efforts to cut all needy students. costs and keep tuition affordable The Commission presented the African·American artists even for low and middle income following findings in their report to display pieces at Unity students Despite this, there have Congress: First, public concern House. See page S. been many inroads in reducing the about the cost of college is increas- cost of higher education. Today, OPINIONS/EDITORIALSing because of the continuing .em- more than twice as many indepen- phasis placed on the necessity of a dent institutions have tuition and Page 7 college education. Secondly, the fees of less than $9,000 as have price of a coIlege education has tuition and fees of more than ------THE CAMELPAGEdramatically increased so that insti- $18,000. Many schools are also tutions of higher education must Page 9 increasing the amount of student redouble efforts to understand costs, aid while also cutting costs, make them transparent, and moder- downsizing, and finding new SPORTS----- ate them. Finally, there is a great sources of outside financial aid and deal of confusion on campuses as revenue. Page 12 well as amongst the general public DavidL. Warren, president of the pertaining to price and cost, this Men's Basketball National Association of Indepen- leads to a need to explain how cost, Evan Cooper: A boy and his Zamboni dentCoUeges and Universities said, price, subsidy, and net price are 1M Update "Now it's up to all the partners in related. Men's and Women's swimming financing higher education - col- The Commission recommended Camel Round-up leges and uni versifies; federal, state, several possible solutions for their and local governments; donors; and findings. These included institu- students and families - to work to- Student spotlight: Evan tional control of costs with a na- gether and implement where appro- Cooper. See page 12. tional effort to "refocus, rethink, priate the report's recommenda- and restructure the very design of tions." THE COLLEGE VOICE ***MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1998
a new look at addiction T by Adam Halterman owner of a multi-million dollar in- HE COLLEGE VOICE surance company, and a man from Fairfield. I wanted to make sure As anyone who has a friend or people understood that there are loved one battling chemical depen- many roars to addiction. These dency knows, addiction is a very people come from all backgrounds, complex, frightening, andemorional it is not just an inner city problem or subject. Jeff Singer, professor of a problem with the poor." psychology and author of Message The book is primarily aimed at in a Bottle: Stories of Men and people whose lives are touched by Addiction(published in December addiction. As Singer explains it, tbe by the Free Press), has firsthand main purpose of the book is to help experience with its harrowing truths. people unfamiliar with addiction to A licensed clinical psychologist, understand the challenges these men Singer has been working as a con- face, to clearly show people whose sultant for the past eight years at the lives are touched by addiction what Southeastern Council on Alcohol- addicts are going through, and to ism and Drug Dependency (SCAD), make recommendations about new an agency which treats people with ways of treating and working with no insurance. While working with addiction, SCAD, a number of personal ques- As of late, there has been a tions arose. "1 was interested in wealth of literature published on questions of personality," explains addiction, but Singer's book ap- Singer. "What 'helped people form proaches the subject from a refresh- a sense of identity, understand who ingly different angle. "I'm writing l they were, and make sense of their from the perspective of a psycholo- lives." These questions and others gist who studies personality. Oth- led to the conception of Message in ers might be focused on the disease a Bottle, model of addiction or the biological I The book focuses on the per- aspects, but I'm concerned with sonal stories of men battling addic- what addictions do to one's sense of tion. All the men that Singer wrote identity. " about come from Lebanon Pines, a In addition to learning about the PHOTOS BY KIM HILLE>"lBRANOI AssocIATE PHOTOGRAPHY EOITOR nearby community for men suffer- lives of his subjects Singer learned While some buildings on campus are accessible to ing from chemical dependency. (as hopefully the readers will) some disabled students, such as Shain Library (above left), Singer conducted in-depth inter- very important things about life and there are barriers to entry in many others, {or exarnpte views with over 30 men and will be about himself. "The greatest thing I Rill Han (right) and Fanning HaU (below left). eternally grateful (as he pointed out learned is that being responsible for in the book's acknowledgments) to others and being obligated to other the Conn students who transcribed people is one of the greatest sources hundreds of hours of these inter- ~of health Md mcaning.thar.you can find in life and that one of the rea- Campus adheres to access rules views from tape. The personal na- ture of these issues often made the sons these men feel such despair is interviews challenging. "Since I'rn because they don't feel that anyone by Edward Zeltser range of optional activities, such as disabled, a new plan was de- not from a background involving depends on them. We often feel THE COLLEGE VOICE GE events and dessert and dia- scribed in which disabled stu- addiction, it was difficult to gain the burdened by responsibilities, but logues, that he can attend. "Ir's not dents could caIJ campus safety trust of these men. They couldn't the experience of talking to these Don't ever tell Jim Lafayette so much negligence on anyone's to have the elevator enabled. The dispute seems to have been help but approach me with a certain men has made me feel more of a what happens on a given Thurs- part, it'sjustthat I don't think people settled, as the elevator in Park is amount of suspicion." sense of gratitude that I have these day night at TNE's. Chances realize what buildings are and aren't currently operational. One of Singer's main goals in responsibilities." are, he knows. As Friday beck- accessible. That's where a problem arises - with events that are not The problem of accessibility selecting stories for Message in a We live in an increasingly com- ons and night falls on the cam- really necessary, but .l'd like to go to to campus facilities persists, Bottle was to present an accurate plex world, a world which often pus, Lafayette joins the ranks of them." however, in the limited number cross-section. "I think people who loses touch with individual lives many of us in Ceo eager to shed Recently, a sophomore who asked of dorms which are equipped to read the book will be surprised by and feelings. Message in a Bottle is the stress incurred by the week's not to be named raised tbe issue of handle students with disabilities. the kinds of stories," says Singer. a timely remedy to this, a book that workload and plunge uninhibit- accessibility with the Office of Stu- Currently, only Smith, Park, and "Among others there is a former deals with a big problem one person edly into the weekend. Windham offer such major league baseball player, the at a time. A junior at Conn, Lafayette suffers from a accommodations. "We "We are in compliance, " says women's studies, ctd. form of muscular dystro- are in compliance," continued from page J------''------phy which gradually Catherine WoodBrooks, dean of says Catherine In the early 1990s, the program "Professor Goldstein is by far one erodes muscle tissue and student life. "We could do a lot less WoodBrooks, dean of attained the backing for a visiting of the most incredible professors slowly impairs one'sabil- and still be within ADA standards, student life. "We work with ADA standards a adjunct instructor sustained by I've had. Her course was evocative, ity to move. Though con- but we are committed to doing every- course remission. In 1992 Janet extraordinarily thought-provoking fined to a wheelchair and lot and we have to be thing we can. " Gezari, professor of English cur- and she had greater expectations of essentially unable to reasonable. We could rent acting director of the program, her students and held standards move parts of his body do a lot less and still be enhanced the program's visibility higher than most professors." from the neck down, within ADA standards, and structure on campus by estab- The college's decision to let Lafayette does not let his dis- dent Life when the elevator in Park but we are committed to doing lishing a steering committee. She Goldstein go was met with tremen- ability stop him from partaking Dormitory was disabled by Cam- everything we can." was able to increase the number of dous protest by student groups, as in theeveryday activities of cam- pus Safety due to vandalism. In an WoodBrooks went on to state courses offered because of growing well as faculty members. Professor pus life. e-mail be sent to Director of Stu- that it would cost millions of enrollment. The course offerings Julie Rivkin of the English depart- This is not to say, however, dent Life Kristine Cyr Goodwin, dollars and take many years to included "Introduction to Gender ment, a former director, commented that he is able to enjoy the free the student stated, «If an elevator fully renovate the campus to ac- and Women's Studies," "Bodies of on a discouraging irony: the posi- scope of academic and social exists, I do not believe it can be commodate disabled persons, Knowledge:An Introduction to Les- tion was established to promote events available to the rest of us. purposely disabled without violat- but that such a renovation is a bian and Gay Studies," and "Read- awareness of women's issues and The problem arises in the lim- ing the Americans with Disabilities long term goal of the college. ings in Race and Gender." yet women were being marginalized ited number of buildings on cam- Act (ADA). It needs to be publicly Lafayette will have long In its evolution over the years the by the nature of the position as part pus which are accessible to dis- accessible." since graduated from college program has survived on underpaid time and underpaid. abled students. Currently, only In a response from the Office of before these changes occur. In and devoted instructors whose con- With the funding for the tenure Cro, Olin, Blaustein and a few Student Life, it was stated that the the meantime, he has few com- tributions have made an immense position of the Fullerl Maathai dorms are equipped to accom- elevator doesn't need to be opera- plaints with the administration. "For the things I need, they're impact on students. During 1994- Chair, there is enormous enthusi- modate wheelchairs. Though tional in order to satisfy ADA re- 95, when Women's Studies Profes- asm for the promising future which this does not limit the courses he quirements. Citing the concern of very good about it." His main objective at this point is to let sor Nancy Goldstein held the direc- the department anticipates and the can take, as they are aU moved further vandalism to the elevator in more people know and under- tor position, there was a waiting list international focus toward which to either Olin or Blaustein, his addition to possible misuse and per- stand the issue. of 40 students for her courses. the program is working. possibilities are limited in the sona] injury by students who are not Senior Jill Weinsteincommented,
,, , j I i I( I) ) I{ i I 4 THE COUEGE VO/CP"MONDAY. FEBRUARY 9 1998 NEWS Unity House begins celebration of BEYOND THE HILL cense, and they tracked Gonzales . U.S. Marines to be through the Lincoln Center-Per; Black History Month sent to Gulf forming Arts branch of the New York Public Library, where he --'IJij::;-;A"bl:by~C?'a::rJ:len=--- and celebrateed the life of one of several Congressional committees, THE COLLEGE VOICE worked. America's foremost civil rights and was the organization's advo- WASHINGTON - President leaders. Musical selections were cate in meeting with federal offi- Clinton has decided to seod about On February 2, the campus com- performed by the Trinity Mission- cials. Through numerous appear- 2,200 U.S. Marines aboard war- munity celebrated the beginning of ary Gospel Choir, the Uoited States ances onCNN,C-SPAN, Court TV, ships from the Mediterranean to a series of events for Black History Coast Guard Gospel Choir, and the FOX News and statements in major the Gulf tojoin a major American Month with the opening of an an Miracle Temple Miracle Voices. newspapers and magazines, Hai les military force gathered near Iraq, Gunman shoots exhibit at Unity House. The ex- Immediately after the service, a has become a widely recognized defense officials said Thursday. hibit, on display in the PepsiCo reception was held in the Chapel spokesman on civil rights policy. "I expect the official order will four at room, features African-American Library, where anendees could meet Hailes was brought to come within hours," said one of art pieces, donated mostly by Con- with Hailes. A dedicated civil ser- Connecticut's campus through the Washington the officials, who asked not to be necticut College faculty and staff. vant, Hailes formerly served as the sponsorships of the Dean of the identified. Other defense officials The opening, pan of the "Exploring council for the Washington Bureau College, the President's Office, the cancer center told Reuters privately that addi- the African Diaspora through Cre- of the National Association for the Office of Studeot Life, and Unity tional U.S. warplanes might also ative Expression" program, pre- Advancement of Colored People House. The Martin LutherKing,Jr. WASHINGTON - A gunman soon be sent to the tense region in ceded a Martin Luther King, Jr. (NAACP), and as the Washington Commemoration and the Art Ex- opened fire in the lobby of the a standoff with Iraq over U.N. Commemoration Service later that counsel to the NAACP's Health hibit are the first of a series of many Cancer Institute at Washington arms inspections. evening in Harkness Chapel. Program. He also held the title of activities throughout Black History Hospital Center on Thursday, hit- The 24th Marine Expedition- TheCommemoration Service was assistant general counsel for the Month. Also planned are a keynote ting four people including two ary Unit aboard the helicopter led by Reverend Edward A. Hailes, organization's Special Contribution lecture and performance by patients, police said. carrier Guam and three support Jr., a visiting minister from the Fund. MZAWA DANZ, movies, a play, The shooting occurred some- ships would move through the Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Hailes graduated from the discussions, a dessert and dialogue, time after 11 a.m., according to Suez Canal into the Red Sea and Washington, D.C. Reverend Hailes, Howard University School of Law an all-campus dinner, a hip-hop Washington police Sgt. Joe Gen- then to the Gulf in about 10 days. an active advocate for civil rights, as an honor student, and for a de- poetry performance, a casino night, tile. deli vered a sermon entitled" A Com- They would join a force of some cade has represented NAACP in and several weekend parties. For a "It's believed at this time that a mitted Life" at the annual service. 200therU.S. warships, including civil rights cases in state and federal complete calendar of events cel- man who was actually inside the This event officially opened the the aircraft carriers Nimitz, courts, in addition to being a Baptist ebrating Black History Month, con- lobby, sitting there, produced a observance of Black History Month George Washington and Indepen- minister. He has appeared before tact Unity House. gun, opened fire, striking four dence. The additional forces were re- people," Gentile said in a briefing at the scene. quested by Marine Corps General Fed Up With Efforts at Peace in Iraq He said one of the victims was Anthony Zinni, chief of the U.S. believed to be a hospital employee, by Abe George Central Command and the com- Yesterday Russia issued a quasi- in the Gulf War, instead of placing another a volunteer and two others NEWS COLUMNIST threat to the U.S., saying that mili- economic sanctions on him. Simi- mander of all American forces in the Middle East. patients. tary action on the U.S.'s behalf larly, the U.S. should have used The suspected gunman was at The latest standoff between Iraq would result in a world war. While Other defense officials told miltary action against him in No- large. No information was imme- and the United States is a product of this is probably simple posturing on Reuters that Zinni had also asked vember. Although those events are diately available on the victims' Iraq's refusaJ to allow U.N. inspec- Russia's part, it is an unfair senti- for an additional six radar-avoid- in the past, the latest one is not. conditions, Gentile said. tion teams search Iraq for weapons ment. Perhaps if Russia had President Clinton should recognize ing F-117 A stealth fighters tojoin of mass. destruction. Saddam brokered a stronger settlement of that the diplomatic route will not six of the planes already stationed Hussein denied inspectors access the same issue in November than yield results. He should ignore the in Kuwait and another six B~52 of over 60 inspection sites, includ- the world wouldn't find itselfin the Russians' hollow threats; he should bombers tojoin eight stationed on ing 40 palaces. Hussein claims that same position three months later. flex his military muscle and begin the Indian Ocean island of Diego searchesofhis palaces violate Iraq's But, for Russia to tell the U.S. that an air attack on Lraq immediately. Garcia. national sovereignty. The U.S. has military action to eliminate the us- Once the Air Force has eliminated Clinton says sex responded by warning Iraq that if age of weapons of mass destruction all the weapons sites, ground troops inspections are not conducted un- is not a worthwhile cause is ridicu- should invade Iraq and remove charges against der terms set by the United Nations, lous. Furthermore, for the Kremlin Hussein. This is what the American him "false" then America will use military force to claim that the U.S., for seeking to populace wants and needs. Man charged in to achieve the U.N.'s goals. protect its citizens from germ and After the military action has been The reaction of the world com- nuclear warfare, risks Russian re~ successfully completed, the U.S. theft of Mozart, WASHINGTON - President munity to the situation developing taliation is absurd. and the U,N. shouldgo into Iraq and Clinton Thursday renewed his as- between Iraq and the U.S. is quite a Russia and France need to recog- help rebuild this once-prosperous Wagner papers sertion of innocence over allega- telling one. Russian and French nize that Saddam Hussein is a ruth- nation. Economic sanctions, tions of sexual impropriety made diplomats have traveled to Baghdad less. power-mongering dictator. coupled with Saddam's policy of NEW YORK - A porter at the against him, telling reporters the to converse with Iraq's leaders. urg- Any agreement that is made be- taking all available money, have New York Public Library has been charges "are false." ing the necessity of diplomacy. This tween the Iraqis and the United crippled Iraq. The U,N. should charged with stealing rare docu- Clinton, posing for pictures in is an admirable attempt at a solu- Nations will always be subject to establish a democratic government ments of composers Richard the Oval Office at the start of a tion. Should a comprehensive dip- Saddam's latest whims. For in- and should do its best to reestablish Wagner and Wolfgang Amadeus visit by British Prime Minister lomatic solution be worked out, the stance, Russia's agreement has been the commodity-based economy. Mozart from a library display case, Tony Blair, said "the charges are efforts of these countries will have undermined in less than three Only with the removal of Hussein according to a complaint filed in false" that he had an improper been worthwhile. However, this is months. The only solution to the and the installation of a representa- federal court in Manhattan Thurs. relationship with former White an unlikely scenario, especially situation is military action. The tive government wiIllraq cease to day. House intern Monica Lewinsky. given Iraq's history under Hussein. U.S. should have removed Hussein be an internationaJ problem. 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The FBI said Starr has been trying to deter- Gonzales confessed to the crime mine whether Clinton had a sexual when confronted by agents relationship with Lewinsky and COLGATE UNIVERSITY Wednesday evening. then tried to pressure her into ly- According to the FB I report, a ing about it under oath in the sexual .. .tru-ites.1'0" 10 constder £1 <'ur<,<'rill leacblng. rare manuscripts dealer acquired harassment lawsuit the composers' works on con- "The charges aren't true," Colgutf! I 'nlt'f!n;/~Voffer« tbe .1Iu....'<'n;'.if /lrts In Tf!acblng t/t'8.t"I!l! signment from Strand's rare books Clinton said in response to ques- ItJ Illwral an. graduules tutere.•,(·d In leacbfng blgh .•cbool department and then notified the tions from reporters...... tence, tnatbemattc ... "'"gli sb. IlIId social .uudle-s.Oenerous FBI when he suspected they be- Earlier, during an exchange with fltulllc:lal aid Is at'CIilahlf! 10 I/,wlifled studems. For more longed to the library. journalists in Little Rock, Arkan- /,,/ormulloll "'rlle 10 CuIMI"" IJIlIt't'n;/~I·. Joan Tbonrpson, The dealer valued the manu- sas, Starr said he was making l.Jt:ptlrlmelli oll-:tJW:ttlluli. I.t Drit-«. ttamtuon, Neu»York scripts at over $5,000 each. progress in what he described as 0t,. "a very active grand jury investi- 1.134(,-1398 I Poollf! OI5.J 1U4·7,L'j(,. The FBI said Strand's had kept a copy of the seller's driver's li- gation underway." THE COLLEGE VOICE "'MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1998 5 .9Lrts & EVENTS Lyman Allyn brings old New African- American artists London to life celebrate beauty in creativity by Luke Johnson by Greg Levin THE COLLEGE VOICE more than eight years old, stand- ASSOCIATE A & E EDITOR ing on a city streetside. She is Aside from the varied temporary dressed in a black leotard with What better way to help start off ballet slippers. There is a wa!l in and contemporary exhibitions African-American Awareness housed at the Lyman Allyn Mu- the background, littered withgraf- Month than by an art show, cur- seum. the collection of locaJ art on fiti words, saying "do or die, crip rently being shown in the PepsiCo permanent display adds an histori- or cry ... " On the left side, where Room of Unity House. As Anita cal depth to a trip downtown. With the girl is looking, the word "life" Gonzalez staled at the opening. gracious and obliging docent Dor- is scribbled on the wall. The en- works by African-American artists othy Gorra in the lead, an examina- tire photograph is in black and can illustrate the true connection tion of the paintings hung in the white except for the girl and "life.' between creativity and The name of the photograph, do- main hallways of the museum ethnicity. . nated by a human development yielded illustrations of New Creativity and London's moreillustrious past. And, professor, is, in fact, "1 Choose ethnicity is being pre- Life." while perhaps not as polished as sented at the show their continental contemporaries, Another work by the same art- through various forms ist isentitled "Puzzled Man." This these works are of import not only of art media, includ- image shows the head and torso of as American paintings, but as New ing paintings, draw- London art. a young African-American man ings, commercial with a puzzled and conternplati ve The first painting hearkens back 1 posters, statues, and expression on his face. Upon his to when the city was still one of the photographs. Some body lies a mosaic of different biggest whaling pons in the United are donated by profes- States, second only to New Bedford. colors. sors or alumni specifi- Other works by Ronnie Phillips Dominating the entrance hall, Isaac cally for the event, include "Miles and Company," a Sheffield's portrait of young James while others are prop- photo of Miles Davis during a F. Smith shows the subject at the erty of Unity House or jazz set donated by Professor of tender age of five years, 10 months, the students of Con- Art Barkley Hendricks. One pho- just after returning to New London necticut College. tograph, untitled, shows an aging from a voyage aboard the whaling A photographer African-American man looking ship Chelsea. Such detailed infor- PHOTOS BYERIC LOVECCHiO/THE COLLEGE VOICE named Ronnie Phillips intoamirror. Thrcughthe.mirror' s mation was provided by the paint- These pieces by African-American artists demonstrate how took a photograph in reflection, we are able to see a ing itself, in a paragraph Sheffield ethnicity can inspire creatlvlty. They are on display in Unity 1990 of a pretty Afri- wrote in a patch of foliage. The House. can-American girl, no see creativity, page 10 young Smith is standing on the shore .in a' penguin-skin jacket that the crew made for him". "The.Ch.elsea is Naked Baby Photos aren't too embarrassing fQT Ben Folds Five in the background, engaged in ren- them live Jasr'May at the Paradise in dering whale oil, signs of which are by Sam Foreman cappcna groups could easily adapt swinging boogie- woogie piano lead, Boston and have never had more the bloody water and smoke sur- THE COLLEGE VOICE songs like "Underground" and "Phi- and "Ernaline" introduces guitar to the band's tight piano-bass-drums fun at a Jive show before. The band rounding the ship. losophy") and sometimes laugh-out- was fulJ of energy (Folds played the A feature in a number of the paint- . Ben Folds Five, Naked Baby loud funny. The songs on Naked sound. The result is a slightly fuller sound that's not too drastic. The piano insanely well, playing with ings is Fort Trumbull which, with Photos: 3 1/2 stars (out of/he) Baby Photos do not disappoint in song that is the most fun is "Bad everything from fists to his piano its sister Fort Griswold across the this fashion. Idea," a frenetic and fun romp, an- stool), traded silly quips between Thames in Groton, protected the My least favorite part about fam- The studio cuts on Naked Baby chored with the chorus "You make songs, and even broke out into rivermouth. The paintings of Fort ily get-togethers is the incessant Photos are early versions of songs me feel retarded," and ending with "Freebird" ;vhen someone in the Trumbull will be especially in vogue reminiscence by my mother about that made it to their two previous some slapstick (and offensive to audience called it out. Their act has in the coming years as the site is my early childhood. She loves tell-, albums and some others that were some, but not me) retarded taJk by to be seen to really be believed. being turned intoa state park, sched- ing stories about my first words and cut at the last minute. Early ver- the band members at the end. The • ThelivecutsonNakedBabyPho- uled to be completed within two things like that, but, without fail, sions of "Jackson Cannery" and inclusion of "For Those of Y' all tos are mostly taken from their two years for the return of the tall ships she always drags out one certain "Alice Childress" are really noth- Who Wear Fanny Packsvis the only studio albums. They're energetic, to New London. The Fort appears damn photo. It's of me, about one ing special. They are simply less bad idea here. The track captures witty and creative, but it's impos- in a lithograph of New London from year old, pushing my stroller down polished versions of the eventual the band noodling around in the sible to accurately convey BFF's Groton and in paintings large and a San Diego beach sidewalk while studio cuts, Some more shelved stuff would have better filled the space. studio, sometimes mock rapping live energy over tape. In the mock- small. totally naked. I hope inever have to over a discordant; stomping beat. spoken intra to "Underground," Another featured landmark is the see my naked baby photos again. The previously unreleased stuff The title is more fun that the song Folds' "I was never cool in school! lighthouse, also still extant, south of Naked Baby Photas is not quite is good. Most of it was prepared itself. I'm sure you don't remember me" downtown. In a handsome Frederick as embarrassing to Ben Folds Five, from their eponymous debut, so it has a similar sound to that material. The live tracks here only scratch was answered by one fan who yelled L. Allen oil, the light is surrounded thankfully. This collection released the surface of their live talent. I saw "Who the fuck are you?" I'd pay to by-the three members of Ben Folds "Tom & Mary" is centered around a by fashionable tourists, probably see Folds' Jack Benny-like face af- from the swank summer colony Five (Ben Folds on piano, Robert ter that exchange. which was down by the Sound's Sledge on bass and Darren Jesse on Most revealing about their live drums), who broke to modest fame beaches. Also visible in this par- cuts are the trio's propensity toward this year based on the hit single ticnlar Allen is the Ledge Light and heavy metal. During the ridiculously "Brick" from their first major-label Fisher's Island, both still sitting out over the top "The Ultimate Sacri- release on Sony 550 Whatever and on Long Island Sound. In a similar fice," Sledge turns the feedback up Ever Amen, fulfills their contrac- summery vein is the oil "Osprey on his bass and Folds tickles the tual obligations to Caroline Records, Beach," in which the ferries that ivories as he shrieks in a mock-Axl their indie label. It's essentially a took hot vacationers fro New Lon- Rose voice metal cliches like "The bunch of previously unreleased don to the beaches on the Sound are final hour is approaching! It's time songs and live cuts, but the band seen plying their trade amidst flap- for the ultimate sacrifice!" oversaw its production, making sure ping pennants and an idyllic blue One of the more fun live tracks is it didn't exploit them too much. sky. "Satan is My Master." Imagine a Much like my naked baby photos, In a different painting of Allen's Billy Joel-style piano ba!lad with this collection shows the early stages (both of which were given to the the following words sung )Vistfully of the band's recording life. It will museum by the N ameaug Fire Com- over a pleasant melody. "Satan is please fans both old and new, but pany), a more dramatic subject is my master/He has always beenlHe for a primer on BFF, I advise pick- the center of the piece; the. Bank telJs me what to dolHe buys my ing up Whatever and Ever Amen. Street fire rages in oils bright even Metallica records for me," punctu- BFF specialize in playful pop now. The main block of buildings ated by speed metal riffs. Ridicu- tunes full of goofy harmonies, wit in the center of the' picture are still lously goofy fun. standing today; the train station now and ruminations about twenty- something life. The songs are im- see review, page 10 see Lyman AllY'I, page 10 mensely singable .(our campus a 6 THE COLLEGE VOICE***MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1998 J2Lrts & EVENTS
Upcomin<;J Arts
by Ch~topher Moje perb. Both men are in fine form and dialogue, but his mere presence on and Events 1HE COLLEGE VOICE are a deligbt to watch. Hoffman, in the screen is enough to entice a few fact, comes off with the stronger chuckles. Even Woody Harrelson At a time when America is ripe performance of the two, certainly appears in an unbilled role as Sgt. Tuesday, Fehuary 10: with political scandal, along comes no easy task considering DeNim's William Schumann, the soldier a funny, biting political satire which knack of outshining his fellow cast who's "accidentally been left be- Art Lectu re - Tues- mirrors reality fartoo well. Directed members. They are supported by hind enemy lines" and serves as We by Barry Levinson (Rain Man, Good several surprising and enjoyable merchandising gimmick for this day at Two Gallery Morning Vietnam) and wrinen by Tour David Marner and Hilary Henkin, Time: 2-2:45 pm Wag the Dog (based on Larry What is most amazing about the entire film is the Locat·ion: Lyman Beinhan's novel American Hero) parallels it draws with actual history and current centers around a scandal in the While Allyn Galleries House less than two weeks before events. Besides the obvious Presidential affair, it the election and the attempts which presents some interesting ideas concerning what is Wednesday, are made to play it down and re- fact and what isfiction. deem the President in the public's February 11: eyes. It seems as though the Presi- dent has been caught having an af- performances. Anne Heche adds entire charade. Poetry Reading - fair with a young girl. Before his some spunk to the role of a Presi- The writing, as anyone who's fa- opponent can gain too much ground dential adviser, further positioning miliar with Marner's work would PoetJ::yReading by Kate in the polls, the White House call in herself as one of Hollywood's up- know, is razor sharp and full of Umans, Class of 2001 master spin docror Conrad Brean and-coming actresses. Denis Leary cynicism and wit. It's a perfect fit Time: 7:30 f,.m. (Robert DeNiro). He figures what is in sharp form as one of Motss's for a political satire. By allowing better way to distract the American sidekicks, The Fad King. His biting Henkin to do much of the adapta- Location: Harkneee public than to stage a war with Al- wit is perfect for this film and adds tion, Marnet could focus on fully Chaf1el Library bania. He enlists the help of his some additional character to his role. developing the characters, which see satire, page 10 friend, Hollywood producer Stanley Perhaps the most surprising appear- can be a strength of his when he has Motss (Dustin Hoffman), to pull ance of all is made by country singer 111ureziay, this task off. Willie Nelson. Enlisted by Motss to February 12: The acting, as one might expect write the inspirational song for the from DeNiro and Hoffman, is su- "lrOOPS," Nelson doesn't have much ArT Lect·U1'e- Tea with Charles Robbie J.'s Restaurant Time: 3:30-4:30 f7.m. Location: Hendel Roundup: The Little Bayou Library, Lyman Allyn
l.ecture - FOI'umfOI' Barbecue and Grill New Thinking: "The fundarnerrtallot. by Rob Jordan has a tasty hot vinaigrette sauce. THE COLLEGE VOICE Entrees, which range from $I 1.95 Threat" to 13.95, come with cornbread and Time:7:30-9:00 pm 150 Slate Street, New London a choice of two side dishes. Sides Location: Hood Dining $ $ Moderately expensive include garlic string beans bathed in butter, surprisingly moist pan Room The Blues is in the air, Elvis is blackened potatoes (Paisan can't Price: $10 on the walls, and a string of chili make them like that), and mixed pepper lights glows softly under grilled vegetables done perfectly. the Mona Lisa. Enter the Little The selection of entrees include Saturtlay, Bayou Barbecue and Grill in down- venerable Cajun dishes like beef February 14: town New London brisket, red beans and and step into Loui- rice with sausage, and "Familia" celebrates siana. Old license pan blackened cat- Concert & Artist plates, formica fish. Collin Keeney's Sel'ies - Opera tables, paper nap- dad once remarked Nazionale ltaliana - kins, plastic cups. that the Bayou's Ja- alienating the familiar "Cavalleria Rusticana" and some of the best maican Jerk Chicken by Katie Umans attention to their basic forms and food around put the was the best he had THE COLLEGE VOICE textures, taking away the connota- and "I Pagliacci" Bayou in a class of ever had - a mighty tions that we automatically associ- Time: 8:00 p.m. its own. endorsement indeed. The exhibit "Familia: the func- ate with them. From a collection of Location: Palmer From the open This traditional Car- tion of familiarity in seeing and programs meant to reveal how our kitchen in the back of the restau- ibbean chicken dish has an amazing caring" by artists Janet Good, Peter interest is grabbed by visuals, to a Auditorium rant come strong Cajun scents, herb crust with just enough brown Good, Justin Vood Good, and Jesse group of drawings and sculptures harbingers of the unique food to sugar .10 give it a sweet kick. Maxwell Good has a thought-pro- featuring fruits and vegetables, all Black History Month come. Brian, a Tennessee native Jambalaya provides a colorful voking premise. The description of the pieces attempt to imbue every- - Valentine's Day and the son of Elvis' mailman, venue for exploring Creole gas- the exhibit states that "What is fa- day objects with a new energy. cooks up a storm of intense fla- tronomy; chicken, shrimp, sausage, miliar has already been seen. What Although the artwork was obviously Players Ball & Casino vors. Mustard, pepper, jalapeno, and rice are stewed in a satisfying has already been seen is what does created with skill, the images which· Night tabasco, and a deluge of other tastes but not quite up-to-par sauce. Hard- not have to be seen. What does not were created were not striking. Time: 10 f7.m. make dinner a gastronomic adven- core carnivores drool at the sight of have to be seen is not seen. There- Everyday objects are recognizable ture that doesn't end with dessert the Barbecue mixed grill, a special, fore, what is familiar is not seen." in slightly altered contexts, and these Location: 1962 Room and coffee. stacked with savory chicken, sau- Going into the exhibit with these objects do not present new realities. The Baynu is BYOB, ideal for sage, ribs, and beef or pork. words in mind one would expect to Perhaps the theme of the exhibit is Cart Sunday, February 15 under -age diners. a bottle or A piece of Louisiana has taken up see something startling, to have a bit too specific or lofty 10 allow for two of red; a light tempranillo cuts residence on State Street in down- one's view of the world suddenly pure responses to the work, creat- - April 19 the Cajun heat well. town New London - the Little Bayou jarred and one's perspective chal- ing expectations that tarnish the in- Appetizers such as deep-fried Barbecue and Grill. Blackened, lenged. The exhibit did not bave sti nctual reactions one might other- Exhibition - Master crab fritters and hickory-smoked hearty, and full of flavor is how the that force, though it does display wise have to the art being presented. BBQ ribs are around $6.00. The food comes. Take wimpy diets and some individually interesting Still, there are some pieces that Wo:ks: Contemporary mixed grilled sausage appetizer is vegetarians elsewhere. pieces. are engaging on their own. One Amerlcan Prints from piled high with enough sausage to The exhibit, which will be in particularly inlriguing display is a the RoberT Venn Carr, make an Italian dizzy. While the Special discount for Conn stu- Cummings through March 7, con- wooden stand with a small paper Seafood Gumbo comes up short, dents: all entrees are $9.95 on sists mainly of everyday objects JI: Collection the Mardi Gras shrimp appetizer Wednesday nights. shown in new ways so as to draw see 'Familia', page 10 THE COLLEGE VOICE "'MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1998 7 OPINIONS/EDITORIALS
Box 4970· Office (860) 439-2812· Fax (860) 439-2843 ·1 . • ernar : [email protected] Editorial Board Coltrane's Freshman Experience THE COLLEGE VOICE News Editor It was our last night at home be- We won't have 5:30 a.m. practice Founded 1976 Dan Tompkins fore my brother and I would go our that often, will we? The College Voice is a non-profit separate ways. Since be and his Now: Yeah, I met people, I just Executive Board Associate News Editors student-produced newspaper. Editorial Josh Friedlander friends had been in college for a can', see them through 'he fog. And offices are located in the Cr MitcheU Polalin couple of years, I asked them for I'm in great shape from swimming Williams Student Center. Rebecca Libert some advice, what to expect, etc. to shore in choppy seas - at 5:30 schedules are available Cynthia Pizzuto Photography Editor Letters to the Voice wi Eden Savino Evan Coppola On the front porch, we fired up the 3.m .. subjects of interest Alexander Todd stogies and took a last look around "Don't start drinking. It's bad The deadline for a Associate Photo Editors at the neighborhood. I share with for your health, and besides, it's an at Sp.m. forthe fo Kim Hillenbrand you now the wisdom they gave me, expensive habit. II Because of the v Arden Levine considerations, ) and my reactions then and now: Then: Well, ifmy friends are all the publication -Asenjo, A & E Editor drinking, maybe I'll chip in a few reserve the right President, Fund) ShanaGrob "You don't want a girlfriend from dollars and have a Sam Adams or length. All submi meritus) home keeping you down while two. Butonlyifldon'thaveclasses double-spaced, si blisher Emeritus) Associate A & E Editor telephone number isher Emeritus) Greg Levin you're at college." the next day. Opinions expressed in blisher Emeritus) I thought then: Makes sense. I'll Now: Well, if my friends are those of the College VOl blisher Emeritus) Sports Editor probably meet someone new at drinking, maybe I'll chip in a few Group; those expressed el (Publisher Emeritus) Garrett Scheck school and I don't want any prior dollars and have a Busch Light or the paper are the opinions of the w Van (Editor in Chief Emeritus) and do not necessarily reflect the views Aly McKnight (Managing Editor Emeritus) Layout Editor commitments holding me back. 20. But only because I don't have of this paper. Shana Davis Irealize now: The girlfriend from any class, period. home is money in the bank. "Some- "It's so nice to have self-sched- Copy Copyright © 1997, The College Voice Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved Editor Sophie Appel one new" is anyone at a TNE who, uled exams. Conn gives you a 101of with the help of several Busch academic freedom. " Lights, thinks you're a better option Then: ['11 do my studying ahead Editors'Note------than spending the night alone, i.e., oftime so Ican take my exams early "someone new" is anyone at Conn. and get done. Because of the Honor "Coming from an urban back- Code, no one cheats, right? Questioning Confidentiality ground, I'm sure you won't find Now: I've got three hours until much diversity on campus ." Christmas and I'm still not done It has always been a difficulty that delineates their procedures and Board for violating the Honor Then: What matters is who they with this term paper. And tbere is on the Connecticut College cam- still there are questions about the Code?" That seems redundant. really are, not their race or ethnicity. no cheating. If Ihad copied off my pus, for as long as the Honor specific meaning of some of the Debate also exists about how Now: Actually, there are a lot of friend' 5 exam there would have been Code has existed, that the Honor handbook's clauses. Troubles have far the rules of confidentiality minorities on campus. That's if you two identical tests with "I don't Code has been subject to inter- surfaced recently with how to read can be stretched. Certainly, the include my Hispanic friends, Ron know" in most of the answer spaces. pretation. It is not a formal, an accused's right to discuss his or rights of the accused must be Bacardi and Jose Cuervo. These Well, thanks to my brother, his written statement, and thus can her charges. While the Board protected. But what if he or she guys are really popular. They don't friends, and a semester of experi- be taken in a number of ways. changed their process of charging - personally rejects such protec- actually live in Unity House, but ence, I know the ropes a little better. This is an innate disadvantage all accused students are formall y tion as confidentiality provides? they live in every other dorm on Any future Camels out there need of allowing people's consciences charged with "a suspected violation Different people and different campus. some advice? You know where to to decide "honor" for them- of the Honor Code" - the handbook cases require various levels of "Getting involved is a good way find me. selves. states that an accused may discuss secrecy. And if the person walk- to meet people and make friends. Peace and Love to Papi and the A realproblem arises when his or her charges. Does this mean ing on the high wire is the one Playing a sport will help you stay in Kids .. there are formal, written appli- no accused student may specifically who says to take away the net. shape. " cations of the Honor Code and say, for example, "I was brought to how much right does anyone else Then: I'm sure crew will be fun. Coltrane even these are not clear. Conn's I-Board for burning a candle in my have to say it stays? Judiciary Board has a handbook room?" Or only, "I was called to J.
LetterstotheEditor--~------Human Rights are a Global Issue Some of the most popular rea- only in our own country but in oth- declaration was adopted by the se- sons that I hear from people who ers as well? I like to say yes for the curity, freedom of thought, con- feel that human rights advocacy is basic reason that as human beings science, and religion are fundarnen- not for them are that: it's none of we should respect and protect one tal to human rights. our business what goes on in other another from any forms of injus- This year. Amnesty International countries, I can't save the world, tice. It's true that we can't save the is asking the people of the world to and who are we to tell others what is world, but we can save lives if commit to defending human rights. right or wrong. I try to stay optimis- enough of us put pressure on the Everyone who pledges to uphold tic when ] hear these comments, oppressors to see that justice is done. this declaration will sign their name knowing that defenders of human Wheo will people begin to under- in books which will then go to Paris rights, may it be with work through stand that the fundamentals of hu- where the celebration of the ftftieth organizations such as Amnesty In- man rights are violated every day anni versary of the signing of the ternational or Human Rights Watch, allover the world? When they are UDHR will take place on Decem- let E-S Spom mt._,.,.,,, _ollkrshirts, do make a difference in the lives of educated in what our rights are and ber 10,1998. Think that you are not sweolshits, hots 01 oIher merd10ndise fOI your donn, dub, 01 O/{/Onizolion, those who are persecuted, op- how they are being violated, they a defender of human rights? Read pressed, discriminated against, will become outraged. Education is the points of the declaration. Con- etc.... The simple act of writing a the key, and that is why 1998 has sider what they mean to you. That's .v;;:::,.~~ 800.637-0030 letter or signing a petition aid in been dedicated by Amnesty Inter- .all we're asking. 'Qi :;'-rOORDER TODAY! making this difference. national as campaign year to edu- 47 Jackson Str"', Boo 771 • Holyoke, />M 01041 ' ToI:413.534.5634 Is it any of our business if human cate the world about the Universal Eleni Lampadarios rights violations are occurring not Declaration of Human Rights. This RUSH ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY! STUDENTS aWNT Lose Weight - Increase Energy MAKE MONEYI INCOME NOWI With ENVELOPE STUFFING - $600 • $800 every week HERBALIFE if ...... Detailli SASE to Inl8malionallnc. Great Income Opportunity! Call Today! 1375 Cotllry IIImK1Aw. Hana Dunham I Distributor 860·887.4898 Sf New York 11230 8 THE COUEGE VO/CP"MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, /998 OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Response to Arboretum Article
Thank you for regognizing the tum be closed to the public alto- importance of vandalism in the Ar- gether even though our mission is boretum in the November 7 edition to teaching and research at the col- of The College Voice. However, lege first and foremost. Finally, the article contained a few mis ..... according to Jeffrey Smith (who's takes. First, the Arboretum is open [sic] proper title is Arboretum from dawn until dusk for everyone Horticulturalist) he never said, and is not open any later for Con- " ...and I hope the college will do necticut College students without something about it," in reference to specific permission for an event (i.e., the vandalism. a play at night in the outdoor the- ater). Secondly, at no time has it Amanda Orsted '97 been considered that the Arbore- Arboretum Intern ThepromiseofRoe v. Wade isunfulfilled
On January 22, this nation com- have been unconstitutional under memorated a historic landmark that Roe. changed the Jives of American Genuine reproductive freedom women. The U.S. Supreme Court means that women and men have decision in Roe v. Wade, perhaps the means to make informed, re- more than any other case, made it sponsible decisions about sexual- possible for women to fully partici- ity, contraception, pregnancy, child- pare in American life. By recogniz- bearing and abortion. Congress and ing a woman's legal right to an the nation must adopt a coherent abortion, Roe allowed women - and national reproductive health policy Hi1~~s not the government - to decide when that would help reduce the need for the time was right, and when it was abortion. As we continue through latest, not, to become a parent. college and beyond, we must have a Most of us were born after the voice in advancing this policy, thus, revelation" . Roe decision was handed down, so realizing the promise of Roe v, we may think that the right to choose Wade. is protected. We may not think that As we pass this 25th anniversary »ie are immune to what our mothers of Roe v. Wade, we must wake and grandmothers suffered in the ourselves and our fellow students to days when abortions could only be the broader truth that reproductive sought in shadowy back alleys and freedom cannot be obtained with- in other countries. Even today outthe ability to exercise that choice though, around the world, a woman without violence, indignities, or in- dies every seven minutes from an terference. The right to make unsafe abortion. Twenty-five years choices about our bodies is not a later, the promise of Roe is unful- right we can take for granted if we filled. Women do riot have the want to preserve it. same level of protection the court .",~ , ,,. GUill' .... recognized in 1973: The Supreme The Women's Center Court's decision in Planned Par- Rachel Berkson '00, Emily enthood of Southeastern Pennsyl- Epstein '99, Sara Kelley-Mudie '0 I, vania v, Casey diminished protec- Rachana Prohit '01, Shannon Se- tions for women by permitting states nior '00, Heather Sweeney '00 COURTESY OF KING FEATURES to impose restrictions that would Connneedsintellectualdiscussions------In the January 12 edition of the lucid analysis I will rise to the chal- tion we have yet to understand." the most vague manifestation of for mediocre students rejected from Washington Post there was an ar- lenge, and start an international dis- Yea! Storm the administration sexism but turning a blind eye to the tier one schools. Only the presence ticle about two women at cussion forum on the progression of building! We demand an end to open ridicule of Christianity. The of a vibrant intellectual atmosphere Georgetown University who are the Chinese Communist transition whatchamacallit! College Voice didn't have to devote can do that. Be careful not to get so causing a big stir on c.ampus by to capitalism." Is Shedd suggesting The second reason my heart sunk a precious column inch to the con- com!ortableup on that hill that your forming a conservative women's that would be a waste of a college [sic] is that the dehate (if you can troversy my letter generated because conversations over dinner, at par- group and loudly debunking mod- student's time? If he harbors such call it that) between these two stu- nobody responded. One guy ties, and in the Voice seldom stray em feminism. Fired up by this disdain for intellectual pursuits, I dents is strikingly similar to one stopped me in the cafeteria and told beyond the campus boundaries. display of campus activism on both would suggest he belongs behind which raged on campus nearly six me he "kinda disagreed" with my There are much more important sides of the issue, I visited the Col- the counter at a Wal-Mart, not an years ago while I was a student. My point. When I asked him why, he things to discuss. lege Voice op-ed website to see institute of higher learning. sophomore year, a student wrote an said he "just did," and left it at that. what stirring debates were reeking After that comment, Mr. Shedd's angry letter to· the Voice decrying I remember on several occasions Emmet Day '93 [sic] havoc at the 01' alma mater. argument completely degenerates the amount of partying and lack of being scolded by other students for The answer? Urn ... nuthin". into a mealy-mouthed parade of serious cultural and intellectual ac- arguing politics at the dinner table instead, I. was presented with a excuses why Conn students aren't tivity on campus. the following in Harris. It wasn't my opinions trendy, rambling piece by a student achieving tbesame heights of ideal- week, the Voice had to devote an that offended, they just didn't like named Dan Shedd entreating his ism t~eir parents did. He notes that entire page to responses to him. politics. My senior year a real, live fellow students to "stop worrying our parents "had it easy" because, People were-discussing the contro- controversy actually broke out over so much about how everyone else is as he understands it, high-minded versy in classes, over lunch, and at the choice for convocation speaker. acting." My heart sank with disap- social causes were handed to col- parties. In my years at Conn, I'm A class meeting was called to give pointment for a couple of reasons. lege students with their room keys quite sure that was the only time everyone a chance to weigh in on First, I was embarassed that my back in the Sixties. He bemoans the that happened. Five years later, the the issue. The president of the col- ~ London $124 college would put such a poorly fact that Conn students nowadays debate rages on. That's a shame. lege didn't even bother showing up. '. Paris $199 . written piece onto the internet for are doing the best to live up to that Why? It's a shame because it. I'm not trying to paint myself as all the world to see. I wasn't able to tradition "and feeling rather down seems like the only topic which can a lone campus radical. I was cer- ~Cancun $156' find the letter to which Shedd was on ourselves because we're cur- arouse the interest of Conn students tainly as guilty as the next guy of responding, but be quoted its au- rently failing." Sounds like some- is ... well, Conn students. I can spending too much time at kegs, too San Jo ... CR $280 thor, Dan Tompkins, as follows: body needs a hug. remember writing a letter to the little time at class, and being too "Conn students are all drunken, pot- Despair not, though! Mr. Shedd Voice my freshman year attacking reluctant to make waves during my smoking heathens whose greatest rallies and ends on a triumphant the administration for practicing days at Conn. I regret that. My goal is to get wasted.and laid." Mr. note. He writes, "One of these days, "diversity awareness" only in the point is that sparkling gyms and a Shedd's sarcastic response was, we'll get our chance. I'll bet you case of certain favored minorities, view of the Sound are not going to i 1-800-2-COUNCIL 'Thanks to Dan Tompkins and his anything it will come from a direc- dealing harsh punishments to even shake CC's reputation as- a refuge 1-800-226-8624 . THE COLLEGE VOICE """MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9,1998 9
[~~~~:===:m:C:f1~M~E~L:PA;G~E~~~~',_m~ -:;;; -~ -~ -~ -~1 In the Stars... KING CROSSWORD ACaOIlS 1~ IIId AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You receive an unex- ~ pected social invitation early in the week. Try to clear your schedule 5 I2IaI7 so that you can accept it. You are communicating well with others, --.. 12WBd_.- hIue plIDCIJ J3--boeD 1Iadl" ARIES (March 21 to April 19) ness. A loved one is out of line by 141.1b malJy handy, it's not a good ~ Instead of indulging in sarcasm, getting involved with your affairs. week to tackle ado-it-your- 15_ bite your tongue this week. Things This weekend, the accent is on so- self project. You're not at lacrime pretty much go your way, espe- cializing. 16~ your most efficient this VlcIori' cially on the social scene later in the week. The weekend is best week. Feel free to enjoy yourself. VIRGO (August 23 to Septem- spent relaxing and catch- ISCiul ber 22) Being glib and making flip- cbemicaI ing up on rest. 2OEJII'a TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) pant remarks puts off people early 21 TmMaD', The business ideas you come up in the week. You're just trying to be CAPRICORN (Decem- .-I with this week are new and excit- funny, but noteveryoneappreciates .'22 Tramcar ber 22 to January 19) A COIllCIllJ ing. However, you have an unfortu- your sense of humor. Home life is controversial issue has you 23 Tried ID _. braid" 31&c10lUle nate tendency to make ill-advised favored this weekend. and a family member on JIIIb. hi! SO Sea Scamou- 34 Sounds remarks. Guard against that. 26 New Jer. eaa\e the outs. Put things in per- seycit)' 51Clumsy 1Ise_. LIBRA (September 23 to Octa- spective. The situation is JO"Alley-" c:ra/I 9~Dd'!" Ill_way 52 InfIlllClUl 10Audilicn 351s11Dd GEMINI (May 2J to June 20) A ber22) A silly spat early in the week not one that affects either 31A_ lyriJl Ibodes philosophical matter has you and a has you and a loved one on the outs. 32 WiJb or you directly. oIberwiJc 53 Bary array II~ 36 CoaslriClor friend spending many a delicious However, you soon patch things up 33 Mr, 0lipJ. 54 I!Dcoro 17 FIIIt 37 Some- IWIlC wben: ebe hour debating early in the week. and make happy plans together. PISCES (February 19 to Col· 55 CaIch of 36 D,C. 1DI)'
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. THE COUEGE VO/CE"'MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9. /998 10 - , CAMEL, CTD. 1M,ctd. satire, 'Familia', ctd. continued from page 6 continued/rompage /2 ------parasol connected to the top. The truly included in the presentati on their number one seed. office like to call them. have hand- Also, because the artists are rele Female Dogs(edited) On the Run card in front instructs the viewer to ily disposed of such competition as ctd. one gets the sense that they I must prove that can run game, but l flip a small metal switch while the Tub Thumpers and Tbe KLM COnlinuedfrom pagt> 6 ----- firmly holding the structure. The tuned into one another in a way don't know if they have the self Line by scores of 16·0 and 8-3 re- display is under the title "Anxious gives the exhibit greater cohesi respect it takes to become champi- specti vel y. It seems that The Bag through [his fictitious war, that Objects" and is meant to illustrate ness. ons. has managed to come out from un- wars are indeed nothing more than how the unexpected causes anxiety, Overall, however, most of WeDigisa team mostly made up der their while hats and freshman a big production number meant to which it does effectively. Some of displays seem to take a pretty s of members of the volleyball squad. female-laden bedrooms 10 display attract attention and garner some the drawings are also nice studies of view of our perceptions ofthe wor They are led by Jenny Marcbick, an uncanny. yet explainable, ability kind of praise for our government The pieces assure us that they < ! whose style of play can be com- at handling sticks and balls. When or country. The effect of the me- detail, such as Janet Cummings Good's "Mouse and Potato," which daringly original through captio pared to Cbarles Barkley's. Also asked about his team's seemingly dia on public opinion is also highly that do a bit too much explainir Ali Keen's game has a lot of per- endless talent, team captain Bobby satirized for our viewing plea- pays close attention to texture, color, [ While the art can be appreciat sonality. They are expected to jump Driscoll(c1ass of '73) said, "Puck sure. Everything is shown through and scale, or her self portrait which piece by piece and make some i high and block well, but the ques- you! r pucking love hockey!" CNN-style news clips, invoking seems to truly-capture a personality teresting points about the world 31 tion is, "Can they bandle?" If not, In other hockey action, The Chiefs memories of the Gulf War, truly a and ani tude. how we view it, the exhibit as the only thing tbey will be digging (who have no association with a media war if there ever was one. What is admirable about the ex- whole is strangely lacking in ei is a shallow grave. similarly named plastic, 7 foot mem- The film really makes the view- hibit is the feeling of intimacy that ergy and novelty. As for Kuai, I hear it is very nice ber of the class of '00), led by a ing public think about what is is created by the artists. Their pres- For those interested in learnir this time of year. So any ways, get Scotty Williams' hat trick, defeated going on in America in regards to ence can be felt in the work. The more about the artwork being di ready for six weeks of slam, jam, a sbort banded WSP team by the these issues. process of creating art, and their played, there will be a slide lectin thank you rna' am! score of 10-1. The Chiefs then ran The only thing that takes any- respect for that process, is very Hockey Update-To win the LM. into Men In the Box, and after three thing away from this otherwise visible in each piece. The candid in Oliva Hall on February 7 fn» hockey championship it takes four periods of play Tbe Box came out enjoyable and thought-provoking and unpolished quality of the work 2:30 to 3:30 followed by areceptic things; hard work, dedication, on top by the score of 6-1. Team film is the end. 1t chooses to shift makes the final products seem very in the galleries from 3:30 to 5:30, boundless talent, and a couple of WSP rebounded from their earlier tones as it nears the end and risks genuine, and each piece is acces- which the artists will be present. middle-aged graduate students. Or thiashing to defeat the Rangers 10- leaving the audience with a bad sible enough for the viewer to feel at least that is how it seems as the 3. WSP was led by the wily Matt taste in their mouths. It was, per- season's second week comes to a Santo, who scored four goals dur- haps, a necessary conclusion tbat close. Thus far this season ing the victory and offered this bit couldn't have been avoided due Lyman Allyn, ctd. everybody's favorite "Charlie of encouragement for the losing to the nature of the film, but still Hustle" team, Essence of Birthbag, team: "Hey, at least you've got a just didn't seem all that right. The continuedfrompage5------has steamrolled the competition. real creative name going for you." film's ending isn't all that bad, stands in the left-hand comer where While a bit heavy handed with h Tbe Bag, as we here at the I.M. Lastly, Nantucket Sleighride reg- though, as its very end brings itall the firemen struggle with the pu~p palette, he achieves a bright, ligl istered two wins this past week by back to the underlying message carriage. scene of the harbor that is a worth defeating the ill-named Rangers 3- of the film and leaves the ~udi- A final treat is the painting "New conclusion to the chronological tot 2. Jay Lilien led all scorers with two ence something to think about on London Harbor," by "Connecticut ofthe local art currently on displaj Ansy,8rs to beautiful goals which he later dedi- the drive horne. Overall, the film Impressionist" Henry C. White. KIng Crossword cated to the Almighty Jah. Nan- is worth the time and money a trip tucket Sleighride then met up with to the movies requires these days. fiG S VIM the Tub Thumpers. in a 'heated It certainly isn't a blockbuster, E tl \ 1 creativity, ctd. hockey battle. The 'Ride, led by specia1-effect~driven masterpiece continued from page 5 Joey Driscoll's threegoaJs and Rob and fortunately it isn' t some mind- photograph of a 'beautiful young gests, the subjects of the painun: "The Twist" Quist's nicotine-fu- numbing;' talent-wasting, forrnu- woman. The man appears to havea are a mother- and her daughter, sit eled defense, managed to thump the laicpiece of trash. It is something lonely life, and hence often looks ting peacefully beside a plant. Th: Tub by a score of 5-1. Despite a which is so seldom seen in the toward the mirror for some guid- colors of the three objects, the twc losing effort the Tub got an excel- theater these days. A well-devel- anceand companionship. This pho- females and the plant, are vivid: the lent showing from a sleeker, new- oped, well-acted film that is actu- tograph was donated by Michelle pair are colored in hot pinks am look Mike Tenofsky, who left op- ally somewhat thought-provok- Dunlap. reds, while the plant is filled in witl ponents and teammates alike ing. Just think, a trip to the movies An eye-catching drawing that dark greens and greys. Dark shades scratching their heads, asking, can actually be candy for the mind draws one's attention immediately are mixed throughout the canvas "Where's the beef?" instead of for just the eyes. upon entering the room is a work space, giving a mysterious effect to entitled "Only Way Out," donated the painting's mood ...... SPRING BREAK '98 SPECIALSI-- by Ted and Barbara Gandy. It is a Other works of art include a walk- 24 HOURS OF FREE DRINKS in Cancunl 21 HOURS OF FREE drawing of a slave woman sur- ing stick from Kenya, donated by DRINKS and $50 discount w/student 1.0. to the Bahamasl No rounded by the cotton fields of tbe Tracee Reiser, director of OYCS. second.semester price Increasesl Sell only 15 trips & travel south. Sbe holds a book in her hand Statures of male and female fig- freel Call CLASS TRAVEL, North America's largesl student tour as she looks towards the heavens, ures, from Kenya and Tanzania re- operatort Call Now! 1-800-838-6411 temporarily escaping her life of ser- spectively, and a thinker statue from vitude, while other workers of the Senegal are also displayed. land toil in the hot sun. Such con- One of the more interesting works templation is an escape from the is a statue entitled "lama: Work and Apply electronically for federal difficult life she leads. Her emo- Unity (Umoja)." Donated by Pro- tional and physical struggle is re- fessor of Economics Tyrone flected in the wrinkles and lines ·of Ferdnance, this work shows many student aid. It's fast free, and easy-. pain in her face, and in her body's indviduals holding each other up in fatigued position. a cylindrical formation. It is only A colorful, more impressionistic through combined efforts that such painting entitled "Two Generations" a formation of beauty could ever can be seen on the right wall as one come into reality. enters the room. As the title sug- review, ctd. continued from page 5
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JUNIOR FORWARD JEAN The Connecticut College by Cyrus Moffett By the last race the Camels had a yond the call of duty," he said. In LABBE SCORES 50TH CA- women's squash team won its fifth THE COLLEGE VOICE razor-blade edge, I 10-109. The vic- particular, he gave credit to Sarah REERGOAL match in a row with an 8-1 win over tor of the race, the 400 relay, would Reisman '0 I, who was under the Wellesley on Saturday (Jan. 31) in On abeautiful, surprisingly warm win the meet. Conn fielded two weather. Reisman finished 3rd in Forward Jean Labbe '99 became Wellesley, Massachusetts. With the Saturday afternoon, the men's and groups and Brandeis one, though the 200 freestyle with a time of the 10th player in the history of the victory, the Camels improved to 7- women's swimming and diving the race quickly narrowed to a con- 2: 15.72. men's ice hockey program to score 7 on the season. teams hosted Brandeis at the Gor- test between the stronger Conn team Brandeis provided the men's 50 or more goals. Labbe accom- Cassie Marrs '98 posted a 3-0 (9- don Natatorium. The women had and Brandeis. At first, the Judges team with difficult competition as plished the milestone in the Cam- 4,9-2,9-1) win over Patricia Yeung. just come off an impressive victory held the lead, but by the second leg, well. The Camels carried the day, els' 6-5 loss at Trinity on Friday Lindsey Burke '01 won her sixth against archrival Coast Guard, but Conn had taken it. Yet it was a however, and the achievement was (Jan. 30). With two more goals the consecutive match with a 3-0 win in the same meet the men were fleeting moment, and by the final an important success. It helped re- following day, in a 7-4 win at over Shaan Kandawalla. The scores unable to prevail. For both teams, a swimmer Brandeis had locked up move the sting of losing to eGA, Wesleyan, Labbe pushed his career were 9-0, 9-~, and 9-6. New win would be a boost, but the men the meet, with intense support from and gives them vital momentum .total to 52, moving him past Geoff London's Clare DePeter '99 de- in particular, with only one win so their teammates on the sidelines. for their next meet against Schaefer '90, and into ninth place featedJenny Yeung 9-4, 7-9,9-5, 9- far, were looking forward to this The final score had Brandeis on top, Wesleyan. ' on the all-time goals scored list. a for a 3-1 victory. DePeter has won meet with high hopes. 120-116, a loss that lowered Conn The swimmer earning the most With the loss at Trinity, the Cam- five straight matches. Other win- For both the men and women, the to 4-3. accolades was Matt Moore '00. els fell to third place in the Eastern ners for Conn were seniors Lori teams started out neck-and-neck. For the women's team, this loss is Hagen said that Brandeis' coach College Athletic Conference DeCosta, Mika Conley, and Pilar Midway through, however, the nothing to shed a tear about. It was felt that Moore was the difference (ECAC) East. Conn (10-2-1, 21 Vahey, and freshman Melanie teams' fates di verged. The men's their red badge of courage, because that helped Conn win. Jordan points in ECAC play) trails first Gryboski .. team, by the 200 meter butterly, they came into the meet with sev- Kaplan '00 also put in a superb place Middlebury by two points and One day earlier, coach Sheryl was ahead 68-58, and from that eral disadvantages. They only had performance in the 200 butterfly, second place Williams by one. Yeary's squad defeated Mount point they never looked back. The eight women who could swim, and not only winning the event, but also The Camels are 11-6-1 on the Holyoke 9-0 and Hamilton 7-2. final score of the meet was an over- of those, some were sick, "not with breaking a school record, with a season and tied with Oswego for whelming 134-97, and the win gave some little cold, but the flu," as timeof2: 14.63. The old record was sixth in the latest NCAA Division CONNECTICUT COLLEGE the men a 2-3 record on the season. Head Coach Doug Hagen put it. 2:15.02, held by Ned Owens '95. III East Region Poll. WOMEN'S INDOOR TRACK The women's contest was much Fortunately, the women's team Kaplan also captured both the 500 TEAM COMPETES AT NEW more of a seesaw battle. Brandeis had been doing well, and had not and 1000 freestyle, with times WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY ENGLAND CHALLENGE CUP was starting to break away for good, been blown out of a competition of5: 11.58 and 10:46.02, respec- TEAM LOSES OVERTIME AT BOWDOIN' with a 16 point lead and only three this y'ear. They were used to per- tively. Jay Drinker '0 I was also a HEARTBREAKER TO BATES races to go. Yet Conn came back forming under pressure, had their triple winner in the 50 freestyle The women's indoor track team with dizzying speed in the next two chance to show their mettle, and (23.41),100 freestyle (51.31), and Bates forward Laura Merino finished sixth among eight schools events. outscoring the Judges by 17 Hagen was quite impressed with 200 breast stroke (2:29.96). scored her second goal of the after- at the New England Challenge Cup points. them. "They went above and be- noon three minutes into the over-, on Saturday (Jan. 30) at Bowdoin' time period to lift the Bobcats to 4- College. 3 victory over Connecticut College Usa Flannery '01 set a Connecti- UPCOMING WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY SAT. 2/14 VS. SALEM STATE, on Saturday (Jan. 31) at Dayton cut College women's indoor record SAT. 2f7 VS. BOWDOIN, 7PM IFM Arena. Merino'sgamewinnercame in the 400 meter with a time' of SPORTS SUN. 2/8 VS. UNIVERSI1Y of just shortly after she sent the game 1:02.70. She finished third in the MAINE, 12:45FM WOMEN'S SWIMMING AND into overtime with a goal at 18:360f event. SAT 2/7-SAT 2/14 WED. 2/11 VS. WESLEYAN, DlY1NG the third period. Emily Thomas '00 qualified for 7:30PM SAT. 2f7 @ Bat~6 w/Trittl'ty, In a game that featured three ties, the New England Di vision III cham- MEN'S BASKETBALL SAT. 2/14
by Todd Klarin tried to hold onto the ball, and a THE COLLEGE VOICE technical called ~n Guckian for throwing him out of bounds. In an Coming into Saturday's game, effort to come to Guckian's de- two winning streaks were on the fense,coach Glen Miller was handed line: Colby had never lost to Conn a technical as well, and the Mules' in basketball, compiling a perfect were given four free-throws and 13-0record dating back to 1983-84; possession. ButColbycouldn'tstop and Conn had compiled a perfect Conn's offensive arsenal. and with 10-0 record at home so far this sea-' eight minutes left, Conn amassed son. Even WSUB talk radio showed their biggest lead, 67-42. TheCam- up to broadcast the game. They eIs cruised to a 80-61 win. must have gotten lost on the way to The game ended in style as guard UCONN. Pete Schackuer 'OOthrew up a well- Conn's first tactic was to try and placed alley-oop to center/forward confuse Colby, as well as their fans, Zack Smith '99, who easily by donning the away uniforms for slammed it home. Smith led Conn the game at Luce Fieldhouse. The with 20 points, going 8 for 11from home jerseys had been used the the foul-line and eight rebounds in Evan Cooper '00 checks his course while piloting the Conn College Zamboni after a club hockey game. Cooper has previous night for the game against just 25 minutes, and captain Chris been grooming the ice at Dayton Arena since last year and also paints the center ice designs as part of his duties. Bowdoin, and no one likes a smelly Gallerani '98 had 13 points while Camel. And last year's co-captain making 7 out of 9 free throws. Ron Jones was on hand, spinning Friday night's game against Evan Cooper: A Boy and his Zamboni the tunes, Dr-ing the game and pro- Bowdoin proved to be no more chal- viding some additional inspiration lenging for the Camels, who won by Lauren LaPaglia season. Bill Gallagher and Eliot Pitney kept for this year's talented team. But 87-76. Conn was led bypoint guard THE COLLEGE VOICE When Evan is.n't at the rink to it close to the end. such tactics soon became unneces- Kareem Tatum '01, who tallied 16 practice his slap shots, he's doing This year's club team is ID3;deup sary as Conn got out to an early 8-0 points, a season-high 10 rebounds, Have you ever dreamed of driv- the chores that keep Dayton run- of players of all ability. Looking to lead, and kept Colby scoreless for ~ assists, 2 blocks, a steaJ and no ing the 'Z.amboni at Dayton Arena"! ni.ng. "Y ou know what has to be become more competiti.veitis likely nearly the first five minutes. Conn turnovers in 33 minutes. Dwayne Do you often wonder who at Conn done," he explained. J( takes about that the team will get voted into a never trailed in the game and ex- Stallings '99 also had an impressive gels such an honor? The skill re- 10-15 minutes to "make ice," but league for next season.. Evan is tended their lead to 31-13 with 6:43 night, scoring 16 points and dishing quired to hold such a position be- Evan's also kept busy with keeping ecstatic about the changes for next left in the first half, their largest out a season-high seven assists. "It longs to none other than Evan Coo- the area clean and in good running season. He anticipates enteringthe first-half margin. As the half wound hasn't been just one of us showng per '00. Possibly spending more condition. Cooper reported a "rink new league and acquiringa dedi- down, Dwayne Stallings '99 spot- up," said Gallerani. "Every night time at the rink than in class, Coo- record"· after last Friday's men's cated coach. The finance commit- ted up in t~e corner for a three- there's been six or seven of us con- per is not only employed to drive varsity game against New England tee has recently granted them more pointer at the buzzer to put the Cam- tributing and stepping up, that's re- the monstrous ice resurfacer, but College. Collecting about 70 empty money and Evan is confident that els up 40-24. ally helped us to get where we are also acts as a backbone to our men's beer cans after the game, the rink's next year they may even have their Shortly into the second-half, today." Indeed, they are 11-0 at club hockey team. recycling record has been set. own jerseys. Aaron Guckian '98 was intention- home and 14-2 overall, while Musical group the Gear Daddies Dayton Arena certainly keeps Cooper puts his energy into the ally fouled hard from behind by a outscoring their opponents by an sing "Zamboni," a song that ex- more than beer can records. With a ice all winter long. I'm not sure that Colby player while on a breakaway average of 18.3 points per game. plains the drive that boys, girls, rink quote of "our ice is always you' II get a ride on the Zamboni, lay-up. Guckian, in an effort to get Conn is currently 22nd in the nation men and women have to ride on the nice," it is obvious that Conn's crew but it's at least worth the trip across the ball up, took the Colby player among Division III schools in points ice. "It's fun," Evan simply ex- knows their stuff. Evan was able to Rt. 32 to watch him and his team- and the ball as he went to the basket. per game at 86.8, and 15th in defen- plains. When he's controlling the explain the physics behind the mates break: up the ice. The result was Colby's defender sive field goals percentage at 38.6 Zamboni his "biggest problem is Zamboni and the ice itself. A crash being thrown out of bounds as he percent. driving straight 'down the center. I course in skating rink mechanics is can't see the overlap." Cooper morecomplex than you would think. drives "the Z" with pride but in Zambonis have blades that cut the general just loves his job. "I really ice, augers that direct the snow in- like the trust they put in me," he side, flaps that trap it. wash water to ativity against an excellent SAT iting the names of some the teams. stated. fill cuts in the ice, and finally, ice word. The final contest of the week, These names were pretty racy Cooper's tie to the ice began making water to smooth it off. The which was being heralded as "The and had about as much class as through the sport of hockey but rink's blue lines are actually tissue A-league basketball season is Battle of the Binskies", saw The the girls on the teams. expanded toa well-payingjob. Evan paperlaid upon 10layers of ice. It's upon us once again and, if past Package trying to get their game up The women's soccer and field has known rink maintenance super- an art that requires time, talent and seasons are any indicator, the level against Al Steak:Sauce. Rumor has hockey teams joined forces to visor Phil Siena since his sopho- at least 6 more layers of ice on top. of competition should be most it that The Package will be playing form 4-epidermis(edited). The more year in high school. Phil, Nature can't compare tocurrent rink tasty. The six team league is chock all their games this year beautifully pioneers of basketball hope to known to the rink crew as "Captain technology! full of basketball genius. In fact, dressed in tight-fitting jeans and ride their covered wagons to an Z," soon passed his knowledge to Evan is obviously a very dedi- several former members ofConn•s lovely plaid shirts. So get ready 1M victory. Carol "Half barrel" Cooper. Now "Baby Z," Evan cated individual, working for his esteemed basketball program have sports fans, lock your doors and Davis provides the height , but knows the ins and outs of the rink and his teammates. This year, decided to take their game to hide your women because the A- she lacks ball handling skills. She Zamboni and can single-handedly six college games were arranged, Intramurals this year and try their league has anived. just hasn'thad the practice. Chris- open the rink for business. How- including competition against the luck at winning the coveted A- Some women that will not be tine Seta provides speed and agil- ever, his job has not interfered with Rhode Island School of Design, league championship. The action his dedication to Conn's club hidden include those involved in ity, and Brett "I'd Rather Be Your Bryant College, Mass Maritime, the should be hot and heavy from the hockey. Dan Berns '00, acting as- womens basketball. They will be Brother Than Your Sis" Wiss Coast Guard and WPI. Although start and will no doubt intensify as displaying their skills on the court provides the broad shoulders to sistant coach and friend of Cooper' s Evan can tell you many funny sto- the six-week season of baskets every Sunday and Wednesday. Itis carry the team to a champion- stated, "hockey is definitely a big ries about their trips and games, he and balls progresses. part of Evan's life. He puts a great a chance to settle SCoresonthe court ship. is also anxious to compliment the The first week of the season saw deal of effort into club hockey, not for the dueling cliques. There are Mandarin Orange Slices, the team on theirimproving skills. Their the pre-season favorites, plenty of athletes filling up the ros- pre-season favorite, is mostly only improving his game, but mak- most recent game. this past Sunday Goodfellas, doing battle with the ing sure that other students with an ters. Whether they be stars on the made up of the women's hoop against Wheaton College, was char- Snoop Dogg cover band, Big interest can play." Cooper man- field or at the TNE (or both), they team and is expected to clean acterized by Derek White's superb Dawg. This was followed by The ages the team, organizes the games will all get a chance to reveal their house. That is, ifthey,don' tchoke game in the goal. Tbeir I-Zfosswas Elite 8 versus the Proletariat, a and works the rink throughout the game, or lack of, on the court. One unlucky, but spectacular goals by matchup which pitted pure ere- problem the 1M board had was ed- see 1M, page to