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VOLUME XXX· NUMBER 13 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2006 CONNECTtCUT COLLEGE, NEW LONDON, CT Hamilton and Marshall Again Slated For Facelift

THOMAS P. MCEVOY mitrnents to the renovation projects finish will conform to the remainder tioning, elevators, and refinished Hamilton and Marshall should no by President Fainstein during the Fall 2004 semester. ''The College is news editor total more than two million dollars. of "the Plex." hathrooms. longer have that reputation." The College hopes to raise a total of .During an interview last "The best thing that will come Marshall and Hamilton, along starting here because it is essential Last October the Connecticut five million dollars for the projects October, Ulysses Hammond, Vice out of the renovation will be the with most of the Plex, were built that we improve the residential area -College Board of Trustees approved and an additional two million dollars President for Administration, noted heat," said Ali Wilson '07, who lives between 1960 and 1962. The four of students," Hammond said last plans by the College administration for renovations of nine classrooms. that students will be allowed to in Hamilton. "It won't be like the other dorms comprising the Plex October. to renovate the "Old Plex,' which "This decision is a clear sign of move back into the dorms in time Arctic on the third floor, while it's were gutted to their steel girders and Subsequent projects in the consists of Marshall and Hamilton OUf renewed momentum," President for Fall semester. The interior reno- the Sahara on the first floor." fully rebuilt between 1995 and Strategic Plan include the renova- residence halls. The Board's Fainstein said in a College press vations of Marshall and Hamilton, Additionally, the image of the Old 2001. Financial troubles under the tion of Shain Library, a new life' sci- approval marked the renovation release. "It's time for the College to however, will not be completed until Plex is likely to change. College's previous president, Claire ences building, and a new fitness projects as a fundraising priority for shift gears." 2007. "I think it's good that with the Gaudiani, prevented the completion center - all of which the Colleges the College. The residential renovations will At that point, the dorms will renovation, the whole Ghetto Plex of the renovations. hopes to complete by its centennial At the time, $500,000 had begin this summer and will include contain all new furniture in addition thing will go away," said Wilson. The renovation of the Old Plex is anniversary in 2011. already been raised to draw up proj- exterior work on the two dorms. to major changes in their infrastruc- "We tried to get away from it this the first part of the College's ect plans; currently, gifts and com- Models illustrate that their exterior tures, including central air-condi- year, but with the renovation, Strategic Plan, which was endorsed RecycleMania GROUNDHOG DAY Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow, or will there be an early spring? N.L.P.D. Manhunt Ends Comes To Conn College Looks To "Trash" At Lyman Allyn Museum The Competition --.:: __ ....__'_~.;:,;:r::.:-_-----..J'- By PAUL CARTER Campbell, refusing to comply with the instructions from the two state By CHRIS BUONINCONTRI staff writer troopers, escaped on foot and headed. staff writer According to a story reported by towards the Lyman Allyn Museum. The New London Dayan January A witness, aware of the chase, This past Monday, Connecticut 17th, Jamel Campbell, a New attempted to use his car to block College officially embarked upon its London resident, attempting to Campbell from leaving the area, debut appearance in the intercolle- evade arrest at a traffic stop for drug while another civilian attempted to giate recycling competition known possession, reached the grounds of chase the suspect on foot. Campbell as "RecycleMania." The contest will the Lyman Allyn Museum before reached the museum's parking lot continue until April 8th. finally being captured by state troop- but could get no further. RecycleMania, also known as ers and officers of the New London After approximately one hour, a The Per Capita Classic, is designed police force . police dog cornered Campbell in .....toincrease the efficacy of collegiate A total of 16 members of law some bushes on the museum lawn, recycling programs by raising enforcement were needed to set up a The suspect again refused to volun- awareness of them and by motivat- perimeter and capture the fleeing tarily turn himself in before finally ing students to recycle as much as suspect. Along with the help of three being forced from the bushes by the pos-sible relative to several other col- police dogs and two courageous police dog. leges and universities. civilians, the situation never spun Nobody was seriously injured at "I think that highlighting recy- out of control. the manhunt's conclusion. At the cling, especially as an interscholas- Mr. Campbell was stopped hy time of the story's publication, tic competition, will aid in the won- Exit 84 of Interstate 95 late in the Campbell was being held on derful recycling efforts of onr staff," afternoon on January 16th. The state $50,000 bond, pending an appear- said Cornelius Hardenbergh '07, a trooper who tracked him down was ance in the New London Superior member of the Renewable Energy apparently only going to issue a Court. Club. "In order to pull of this victo- written warning when he picked up Representatives of the Lyman ry, every recyclable needs to go into the scent of marijuana coming from Allyn Museum were not available the bin and not the trash." photo by Elizabeth Mitchell Campbell's car. Alertly calling for for comment at the time this story This year's competition includes Christine Monahan '07, Soraya Palmer '07, and Kara Emery '07 (left to right) enjoy the unseasonably warm weather that came to Conn late backup, the troopers proceeded to went to print due to the Martin this week. As the temperatures go up, more and more Camels have been sighted tossing baseballs and frisbees in anticipation of spring. Like search the car until they came across Luther King, Jr. holiday. 92 campuses across the United bears emerging from hibernation, these students, as well as many others, have taken the opportunity to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. States, each with its own respective two bags of cocaine in plain sight. recycling program and campaigns. Conn's Renewable Energy Club Highbaugh Named Dean of spearheaded the College's involve- print, the school has generated an . ous paper recycling bins have heen RecycleMania, currently in its ment this year, campaigning for average of approximately 300 consolidated into a single bin. sixth year, has gained wide popular- Religious And Spiritual Life campus-wide involvement including pounds of recyclable bottles, cans, The Renewable Energy Club is ity and support since its conception faculty, staff, and students. The cus- and paper per day. also sponsoring an event at Cro, in 200 1. Recycling programs have By CHRISTIAN CLANSKY Carolyn Patierno, Associate Dean of todians of various dorms have Members of the Renewable where faculty, staff, and students can increased in range and scope dra- Student Life Anne Hopkins Gross. senior staff writer agreed to help with the preparation. Energy Club believe the College can sign up to pledge that they will be matically as a result of the ongoing Susan Warren, Chulu Chansa '08, Official statistics will be generated improve dramatically. Bins in dorm especially careful about recycling project, and with the current level of and Barbara Nagy, took into careful during the weighing process at the halls across campus are often mixed for: the duration of RecycleMania. participation, this year's competition While students buried their heads consideration the opinions and rec- New London recycling center. with the wrong materials. To help Participants will be chosen periodi- promises to be even more productive in books and notes in preparation for ommendations of the various com- At the time this story went to with this disorganization, the vari- cally to receive various prizes. than before. final examinations, President munity constituencies and decided Fainstein made a major announce- to nominate Highbaugh for Common Hour Deals With Diversity In Government ment. On December 12th he President Fainstein's approval. appointed Rev. Dr. Claudia "The Rev. Dr. Claudia Highbaugh as the new Dean of Highbaugh was nominated to fill the By·THOMAS P. MCEVOY House of Representatives, Senate, United States. tor. He cited various reasons for and state governments were shown. The discussion next turned to the opposing it. Religious and Spiritual Life. position because of her commitment news editor Mr. Nugent stressed how the data notion of descriptive representation, The first argument against President Fainstein hopes that to students, ministry, higher educa- indicated the homogeneity of gov- which Mr. Nugent noted as the type descriptive representation is that the the new appointment will further the tion, and bringing people together Senior Research Analyst John country simply needs smart people community's ongoing efforts to pro- across lines of difference," Kowal Nugent was the feature speaker at in Congress. This argument, Mr. mote diversity as it addresses the said. "She brings energy, creativity the College's first Common Hour of Nugent noted, focuses on the indi- concerns of religious life and spiritu- and the capacity to move across aca- 2006 on Wednesday, January 25. vidual. Specifically, the reasoning ality on campus. Highbaugh will demic disciplines, cultures, and reli- Entitled "Congress is implies that any individual is capa- work with the Dean of Multicultural gious traditions." Overwhelmingly Rich, White, and ble Of adopting any viewpoint, Affairs, the Center for the Highbaugh has numerous quali- Male - Does it Matter",' the presen- which do not necessarily need to Comparative Study of Race and fications. She received her B.A. in tation focused on the degree to correlate with race, age, or gender. Ethnicity, and Unity House, while English from Hiram College in which America's elected officials Mr. Nugent noted that the example also serving on the President's Ohio, completed her graduate work actually represent their constituents of Roe v. Wade has been cited in sup- Cabinet for a Pluralistic College at Case Western, earned a Master of demographically. port of this argument, as the decision Community. Divinity at Claremont, and a doctor- Mr. Nugent first placed the focus to legitimize abortion was supported Highbaugh's appointment came ate from the same institution. of the discussion in context by dis- by mostly men on the Supreme after a search committee diligently Her professional career b~s included teaching and ministry at a cussing the nature of the annual Court. scoured the field for the best possi- number of coUeges and universities. State of the Union Address. He Another reason Mr. Nugent ble candidates. After narrowing the Recently she served as a chaplain noted how the Address gives mentioned for opposing descriptive search to a very short list, the com- and lecturer at Yale and then Americans the opportunity to see all representation is that the idea of an mittee, headed by then interim Dean Harvard. She also joins the ranks of their elected officials in one place individual holding a certain essence of Religious and Spiritual Life faculty scholarship with numerous and to assess the extent to which - that people can strive to reach oth- Beverly Kowal, invited candidates to publications in various journals. they "look like us and represent ers within a group - makes people meet with various constituencies on In his official letter to the com- America." He added, "For political uncomfortable. Specifically, correla- campus. Candidates met with facul- munity, President Fainstein said, junkies it's amusing to watch the tions have been found between ty, students, and chaplains to discuss "Highbaugh has been a leader in fur- State of the Union Address," refer- viewpoints of certain groups and their hopes and plans for the dean- thering goals of equity and diversity. ring to the large number of white members and those of their repre- ship. I look forward to her playing that males on display. emment leaders and how the statis- of representation when an elected The search committee, which tics generally do not correlate with also included Assistant Dean of role at Connecticut College, too." The demographics of elected official characterizes her or his con- SEE COMMON HOUR officials within the United States the actual level of diversity in the stituent by some demographic fac- Faculty Roger Brooks, the Rev. Continued on Page 6 NEWS SPORTS A&E The College'sannual Fair took OnSalOrday,February4, DougVarone oves Conn's winter sports teams are head- place Wednedsdayin the 1962 Room.See And Dancers will return to Connecticut ing into the home stretch. Seepage ten to page six for all the details regardingthis Collegeto celebrate20years on the cutting get up to date on all the latest scores and Conntraditig.n. edge of modem tce. , stories from the world of CCathletics. V 2 • FEBRUARY 3, 2006 • THE COLLEGE VOICE EDITORIAL&OPINION "College Celebrates Life of Dr. King

'Connecticut College constantly takes criticism from students, faculty, and alumni about the lack of diversity on campus, and it seems unlikely that anyone could rightfully oppose this complaint. That is not to say, however,that the school is inactive in their push for pluralism on campus. This weekend, administrators from the college, with the nelp'of students and faculty, have organized events in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Napster limelight Coretta Scott King, who passed away just this week at the age of 78.

THe first event was held on January 25th when John Nugent presented a Common Hour lecture entitled "Congress is overwhelmingly, rich, white, and male. Does it matter?" A week later, the Office of Volunteers and // warez Community Service held their semi-annual CorrununityNolunteer fair to inspire social action among students. ltlI ~ dPd"'lD ~/ / This weekend's events begin with "Wake Up and Dream," which is a forum for students to perform poetry, music, dance, and prose regarding the work of Dr. King and their own hopes and fears about the future. President Fainstein along with Professors Canton and Heredia will share their thoughts with students as well. Saturday there will be a service project in the spirit of Dr. King focused on improving youth centers in New London. The final event is a student panel discussion entitled "Dr. King, are you with us?" and the question is truly an important one.

While Conn may never be entirely diverse, and its students may never share the same views on pluralism, 'reminders of Dr. King's mission and his message will allow the conversations about issues of injustice to continue. ~ I , • Don't Let the P2P Infringement Beastl So is Dr. King still with us? The question can only be answered in shades of gray, but that doesn't mean that it's not worth discussing. As Dr. King said (and as event posters proclaim) "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." The Interim Dean of the College Community, the Interim Dean of Multicultural Biu, Yoo! Affairs, and members of PICA, OVCS, Unity House, and the Office of Student Life should be commended for forc- ing these questions into our consciousness.

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THE COIJJlGE VOICE • FEBRUARY 3, 20Q6, '. 3 OPINION ~lVERsfIY MORE 1HAN JUST SKIN-DEEP OF COURSE llAMAs WON NIKHIL AMAJiF.NDRA I YON! fREEMAN • OCCUPIED TERRITORY A recent Common Hour event the fact that the United States is the "They have healed also the hurt former dictator Saddam getting 96% They both have an ultimate goal of many including President Bush have dealing with the fact that Congress greatest and most powerful nation in of My people lightly, saying: 'peace, in his last elections. Elections in eliminating Israel, with secondary made it a point to talk about the and other elected bodies do not the history of humanity. It's hard to peace,' when there is no peace." closed, repressive societies are not goals as to how to rule society. Due "armed wing" needing ctisarming. "look like America" was advertised be more effective than that, I would (Jeremiah 6: 14) democratic. There are two reasons: to this instance, Hamas' election will Soon you will hear Hamas' ,u;\ned by posters that ask whether anyone argu~. This is not to say that people first, there is the brainwashing ele- lead to more domestic Islamic law. Izz el-Din al-Qassam wing called should care. My answer is: not real- who are not rich, white, heterosexu- If I had a dollar each time I heard ment. where people are taught to Some have said Hamas' victory "offshoot," having nothing to do ly. Here are some thougbts that al males cannot govern effectively; I the saying "it's a new day in the think a certain way by the govern- will hurt the peace. How could the with those Hamas' members .s~tting Occur to me when considering the simply point out the obvious in not- Middle East," in describing some ment, making them vote in a way "peace" get any worse? Will we at the "peace" table. issue of the ing that a lack of ethnic diversity in event within that always keeps the regime's ideas have a Palestinian Authority starting Hamas will too (as it smartens alleged lack Congress does not preclude great- the modern in place. Secondly, there is the fear to harbor terror groups, teaching its up or pressured) make it lUore of diversity ness. day conflict element A person who doesn't real- kids to blow themselves up, glorify- apparent that it bas two disunct in America's If liberals could abandon their between ly believe in the ideology of the ing terrorism. educating the public wings - one that spoke great Eilgtish elected bod- obsession with race and gender, they Israel and tbe regime will not voice his concerns to destroy Israel, and spurring terror- and wore suits, and the other armed ies. would realize that Congress is in fact Islamic because he would risk imprisonment ists to attack Israel? Oh, we already but without direct public lauding by Congress incredibly diverse, because diversity world, I and even death. Elections are unfair have that. The PA has been doing all Hames' negotiators. Indeed" Hamas has never includes characteristics that are would have if information people have in the this since its inception. recently had one of its members been very more than just skin deep. To wit, made quite a minds before the election only Nevertheless, this election poses write a Washington Post editorial - "diverse." Rick Santorum and Ted Kennedy are bit of extra revolves around one idea -whether it a problem because of tbe West's refraining from using language like ~~------~ For liberals, both white, heterosexual males. change. Hamas recently won elec- be militant Islam or Communism. eagerness to continue the peace "Zionist enemy." It is due to jhis the diversity means superficial traits Indeed, congressmen come from tions held in territory administered Teacb a child for decades (like they process. How could Hamas partici- West will still be able to say there. is such as skin color, and using this rich areas, poor areas, urban areas. by the Palestinian Authority, bring- do in DPRK) that the reason it was pate in it? Well, the way they will do a partner and keep sending 'funds, definition, one would in fact realize rural areas. religious areas, and sec- ing it 74 seats in the 132-member hard to grow crops after the Korean it will be to transform Hamas into saying Hamas "reformed," just like that Congress is much more diverse ular areas, etc. The diversity of inter- body. In order to understand what War was because "evil Americans" "good terrorists" just like they did to Arafat's PLO was declared 10 have than it has been in the past. ests reflected in Congress today is this Hamas victory means it is nec- released insects into the wild and the PLO years back. There was a been. Why are liberals so concerned tremendous, and it is greater than it essary to examine why it won. what you will get someone who believes time when no one would meet with In the end, Hamas will be part of with diversity in elected bodies? has ever been. This diversity in dif- responses to this win have been, and this "fact." the father of modem terror, Yasser the new government whether using a They must believe that rich, white, ference of opinion was on display, how it will affect negotiation with The Palestinian Authority is a Arafat, and his PLO. After all, they PLO representative as a puppet, or by heterosexual male representatives for example, during the confirmation Israel. society of death, encompassed by hijacked planes and murdered inno- leading it directly. It will be negotiat- cannot effectively represent ethnic hearings of Chief Justice John Hamas' victory has been militant Islam. It glorifies it, pro- cents. But then they got a judicious ed with and recognized as a genuine minorities, the poor, homosexuals, Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito, described by individuals, ranging motes it as honorable, and indoctri- Arafat to make statements against partner for peace. Decades ago it women, and any others who do not Nobody is stopping more from the Bush administration to for- nates its children to hate Jews and terror and sign some documents sounded absurd that the PLO. a group share their own characteristics. I will women, ethnic minorities, or homo- mer President Carter, as a democrat- Christians through all its media, (that weren't worth the paper written who founded modern terrorism, gladly accept this proposition when sexuals from running for Congress. ic protest vote against the current whether it is school textbooks. radio on) for peace. The West moreover would be requested to fight terror. liberals accept that blacks cannot There is no great conspiracy. It leadership and that Palestinian Arab or TV broadcasts, street posters, and made sure to distinguish the political Then it was given weapons, power, effectively represent whites, women seems that the people most con- aspirations for peace have not in mosque sermons. These elections wing from the armed part of the and expected to fight it. __ Even cannot effectively represent men, cerned about Congress' lack of changed. But was it really so? revolved around this theme - "We PLO - which they began to call an though it never did (using allocated homosexuals cannot effectively rep- diversity are also rich and white; Democracy .does not just mean are more suited to destroy Israel and "offshoot group." That way the PLO resources against Israel), resulting i:n resent heterosexuals, etc. they're just liberals who feel guilty. putting ballots in a box and counting kill Jews." The more Jews you have wasn't responsible for what Fatah's over 1500 murdered, it is still consid- The argument that a government The allegedly excluded people do them. In North Korea a few years killed, the more votes you got True, armed Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade did ered a "peaceful" organization. The comprised overwhelmingly of rich, not, for their part, seem to be as dis- back there was an election that had there are differences between Fatah (and continues to do today). same will happen with Harnas. Do white, heterosexual males is not as tressed. If they were, maybe more of dictator for life Kim Jong Ilget (and and Hamas, but these are over what This is already happening with not be surprised when international effective as it could possibly be is, in them would vote or run for office. there must be a margin of error here) to do with "liberated" land, as one Hamas - its members of parliament community demands the Hamas gov- my opinion. somewhat undercut by 99.7% of the vote. We all remember saw when Israel gave away Gaza. are not considered terrorists. and ernment. ..disarm the terrorists. 'fRANsmoNs, SHRANSmONS DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP: AN OXYMORON? ANDREW MEYER' I lfAVEADD NICHOLAS CULVER • VIEWPOINT The following is a collection of skating, there's always That Guy in random jokes written at random the middle of the rink, thinking he's With the GOP besieged from all sides by an supported the force resolution only because of the legitimate appreciation for the successes of our times over winter break. In the the coolest thing since permafrost unpopular occupation abroad. continuing Katrina President's false promises to use the resolution as troops. Unfortunately, the GOP has successfully words of Arnold Schwarzenegger, because he can do a triple axel spin controversies, an embarrassing House scandal, a tool to avoid war, b) he would have opposed the mislabeled the plan as a "cut and run" strategy, np "Transitions are for girly men." flip tuckeroo cannonball, and I still the loss of their go-to majority leader, and the war itself if he had been given accurate pre-war serious Democratic candidate for President h~ Do you think the same guy haven't even leamed how to stop. leaking of a technically illegal surveillance pro- intelligence, but c) he would still have voted for endorsed it, and the DNC has settled ou a patty named Uranus and Bangkok? And if Well I've got news for you, That gram, the Democratic Party has nonetheless con- the force resolution given an accurate intelligence line which meekly calls for 2006 to be a "year qf we ever have a colony on Uranus, Guy. I may not be able to stop, but sistently failed to gain the initiative in American picture if the act was properly used as a diplo- change" in our Iraq Policy. ...-_ ....._---, can we name you don't need to stop to check the politics. Nowhere is this trend more aER,arentthan matic tool to avoid war, and d) once the decision Last month, Kerry complained that US troo~ it Bangkok crap out of somebody. Better not do in the continuing debate on Iraq. to invade had been made he would have sent in were "terrorizing" Iraqis via nighttime hOlt'lt as well, so a 180 pike-twist-backflip and turn Although foreign policy decisions are com- several hundred thousand troops and internation- raids, and proposed that such sensitive actions b), we can say your back on me for too long. plex, requiring caveats and complicated interpre- alized the reconstruction. Kerry's message was left to Iraqi forces. The suggestion itself SCCI11S sentences Nothing makes me hate winter tations to understand intimately, a simplified mes- comprehensive and presumably honest. but logical, but what political genius suggested IV like "I'm like being sent out to run errands in sage often trumps a comprehensive one in the incredibly vulnerable politically and utterly Kerry that he portray American troops as the baa going to NYC, having my dad say "Hey, it's political realm. The Democrats can and should impossible to articulate in a sound byte or slogan. guys? As usual, the political fallout was unde- Bangkok on up to 20 degrees!" and watching him use political simplification of their key positions Pundits nationwide gleefully "wondered" aloud served, but nonetheless predictably painful. Uranus?" be legitimately excited that it's without using spin or blatant misinformation. how Kerry could vote for the war, almost imme- Finally, Sen. Hilary Clinton claimed last week Ever try warmer than it was when we woke Although it might be great fun for progressives to diately speak out against the war, and still support that the Republican majority ran Congress "like a to buy a up. I'm moving to Ecuador. imagine what a Rove-esque political machine sending in more troops. The answer: well. it's a plantation." Such rhetoric would normally be manly tissue box? When I go to After hearing countless com- could do to George W. Bush in a presidential long story. The message needed to be simplified unlikely to make waves in Washington, but unfor- , Shoprite, they have almost as many plaints, it has come to my attention campaign, this hardly makes it a strategy worthy for today's popular political media. tunately she decided to try this zinger on an all- '~'tissue boxes as Christina Aguilera that the College Voice, specifically of imitation. Instead. Democratic candidates must Fast forward to the present. DNC chairman black Harlem audience honoring Martin Luther present a bold and simplified agenda that voters Howard Dean, on a talk show in December, King Jr. l.J has piercings. Somehow, despite the Opinion page, is not balanced. Contrary to their current crop, the Democratic having 239572597 varities, every You know what? I may write on it, can rally around without a page-long explanation. expressed the sentiment that we cannot win in Party needs likeable and calculating leaders to single box seems to be either pink, but I'll be honest: I completely 10 the last presidential election, Iraq was at tbe Iraq militarily. The assessment that victory in contend with the politically savvy GOP. Kerry yellow, flowery, or some combina- agree. When I look at this page, the centerpiece of both campaigns and Bush had a Iraq-as defined as a stable, peaceful, and US- and Dean are sufficiently tainted so that some- tion of those. You know what we first thing I notice is the lack of bal- simplified, digestible message: he maintained full friendly democracy-is impossible via continued body else needs to take the tead. Anybody. Faced need? A badass manly tissue box. In ance. While there is a pro-environ- confidence in his decision to dispose of Saddam occupation, while true, will only convince voters with a town meeting of angry liberals lust month, fact, I think I'll start a company that ment column. there is no anti-envi- Hussein, and we would continue the occupation that the Democrats represent the party of Congressman Marty Meehan (D., MA) ruefully makes them. It will be called ronment column to balance it out. until we achieved our goals. The President's defeatism. Similarly, the Iraq plan submitted by acknowledged that the phrase "democratic leader- Badass-Manly-Tissue-Boxes, Inc., Therefore, I will permanently (or thought process was undoubtedly more compli- Rep. John Murtha, while providing a viable alter- ship" had become an oxymoron. To take advan- because even Clint Eastwood and until I get bored, whichever comes cated, but this succinct message was utilized to native to the current course in Iraq, complains that tage of a wounded adversary in the crucial Amold get stuffy noses sometimes. first) and selflessly relinquish my great effect, especially considering how poorly our troops are "exhausted" and "can do no more." upcoming national elections, the Democratic It'll have things like military-camou- role as humor columnist to become the actual. affair had been handled. It would have been wiser to frame the same stance Party desperately needs to simplify their message flaged Rambo with his gigantic the Anti-Environmental Columnist, Meanwhile, Sen. John Kerry's position on in a positive light, focusing on the tangible bene- and revamp their politics. hunting knife on one side. Jean in the interest of balance. This Iraq required a half-hour to explain verbally: a) he fits of strategic redeployment while showing Claude Van Darnme breaking some week's anti-environment complaint: villain's neck on the other. and trees. They blocked my window's scantily clad women on the two view last year, and this year I keep SPRING INTO ACTION smaller sides. tripping on them on my way from COURTNEY M!vILuE • ENviRONMENTAL COLUMNIST I saw Fantastic Four over break, Hamilton to North Lot. While some and I just have to ask: who the hell people would suggest that I watch conscientiousness. What can YO\! do decided it was a good idea to make where I'm stepping, it would be less Ah yes, there's nothing quite like for granted in their everyday lives. in one easy location. If it rips (office to help? Make sure that you have Jessica Alba the Invisible Woman? work for me if we just burnt down all the joy of a new semester. The Many people don't take the time to paper, light cardboard, post-its, recycling bins in your room. You Isn't that like asking Jackie Chan to the trees instead. school is full of smiling faces as stu- stop and think, "Gee. Mother Nature envelopes, newspapers, magazines, need to have one in order (0 advo- make an appearance in your movie I've discovered why Health dents reacquaint themselves with does so much for me, what can I do etc.) it can go into one bin. This cate recycling (also to keep from as the guy who gets his ass kicked? Clubs have those "lose 10 pounds" their friends and meet new hall for her?" The pace of the semester saves you time. effort, and confusion having to pay to replace it). If you I went ice skating recently. I feel guarantees. By charging 4 million mates. The new semester brings picks up, homework piles on, tests because you won't have to stand in don't have one, now is the time to bad for those of you who missed it, dollars a month, it doesn't matter if new classes and a fresh, clean slate add unneeded pressure. Who has the bathrooms any longer, jaw contact your House Environmental because watching me attempt to ice you only actually make it there to get that GPA up. However it also time to think about "silly" things dropped, scratching your head to Representative who will get you one skate is 17 times funnier than read- twice, because you have no money brings with it a chance to start living like using less water, saving electric- figure out what bin to put that mag- (for free). If you don't know your ing my columns. Anyway, while at left for food, so you're going to lose more sustainably. ity, reusing "waste" and recycling? azine in. There's just one paper bin! H.E.R. then contact your houscfel- the rink, I realized two things: I) weight anyway. Spring semester at Connecticut But, what if Mother Nature forgot This contract comes just in time for low. Recycle everything you can "The bigger they are, the harder they Ever notice that you can get College is the about us? What if she forgot to Recyclemania. including bottles, cans, tin. take out fall" is definitely true. I watched this away with saying anything online, as favorite of smile sunshine down on us once in "What is Recyc1emania," you trays, plastics # I and #2, l'ap~, little six-year-old munchkin topple long as you follow it up with the :-P many students. awhile? What if she forgot to give us might say? Recyclemania is a ten cardboard, newspapers, rnagazin s over, and he didn't even have time to face? Why can't there be a real life Wiffle ball sea- colorful flowers, or trees to give us week (Starting January 29 and end- breathable fresh air? The thought is ing April 8) intercollegiate competi- and so on in the appropriate recepta- gain momentum during the fall and equivalent to this? You could not son begins, lay- painful and scary. So shouldn't we tion designed to advocate good recy- cles. It couldn't be easier. To win burt himself. When I fall, it's more pay taxes for four years, become the ~ ,.1, ing out on the this competition everyone Customer of the Month at the neigh- show some respect and love to her cling habits on college campuses. needs to like a giant tree toppling over in the 00""';"'-'" u~"IJ--,..green is around ++'00 1\ ~~ h after all? The college which recycles the most participate. The real winner- "ill lle forest. A tree with red leaves of borhood brothel, and rob a few .Or'CUT co" t e corner, and Connecticut College allows us to per capita wins. Eighty-eight col- Mother Earth and all of her resi- course. However, he ended up hurt- banks. Then, when the police caught ~ -.J long walks find simple ways to give thanks to leges are competing including Tufts, dents. She has given so much to us ing more than me, as I punted biro up to you, you'd just smile and say through the colorful arboretum await the earth and keep her looking clean UVM, Harvard and Yale. We are that now is our time to show our 25 yards in a fit of rage when he "Hey guys! :-P" and they'd say you. The night sky calls to you and while considering our hectic sched- never going to beat these guys at gratitude to her. Get out there and laughed at me. 2) I only have two "Ohhhh, he was kidding! Haha,' that lures you out of your room for a ules. Its new recycling contract football so we might as well show get recycling! pet peeves: people who express their was a good one!" and go back to eat- stroll. 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BY RACHEL GAINES arms by the end. "Bel Canto" is In addition to his work on stage, available at the Palmer box office by $23.50 for seniors citizens; and $8- Varone and Dancers or their summer editor-in-chief meant to pay homage both to this Varone has choreographed both calling 860-439-ARTS (2787) or on- $13 for students with a valid college workshop, visit their website at www.dougvaroneanddancers.org , ~('\\), specific opera and to the genre as a films and television shows including line at www.onstage.conncoll.edu. ro. Doug Varone and Dancers will whole. A&E's ''The Planets," which was Tickets range from $16-$26; $14- For more information of Doug present a three part retrospective Doug Varone and Dancers, nominated for an international pertohnance on Saturday, February founded in 1986, is heralded as one Emmy as well as a Grarnrny for best 4 irr-Palmer Auditorium as part of of the most compelling and poetic short form music video. He also Conn~s' OnStage arts line-up. The troupes in America. Varone has worked with actors including " show by one of the nation's fore- received the Guggenheim Patrick Swayze in the film "One mosueontemporary choreographers Fellowship, a Choo-San Goh Award, Last Dance." On a less conventional has not yet hit the public circuit, but and a New York Dance and note, Varone was asked 'to choreo- it will-later this year to kick off the Performance Award for Sustained graph a New York fashion ballet. 20th anniversary of the group. Achievement in Choreography, Varone's real passion, however, -{f.lre first part of the program, along with countless other honors. seems to be for the opera. He was

" "Possession," is accompanied by a Anna Kisselgoff of the New York critically acclaimed for his choreog- I violier.concerto composed hy Philip Times says, "Varone has produced raphy of "The Barher of Seville" Glass) one of the most influential some of modern dance's most with the Colorado Opera and composers of the 20th century. The engrossing works. Sense and "Orphee et Eurydice," along with a dance tells the tales of two couples Sensitivity seep into his plotless laundry list of others. Furthermore, who .Ii.ve 100 years apart. Over the pieces as we watch them. The view- when he is choreographing original course, of the dance, however, their er is ensnared." Their touching pieces, Varone often selects opera to lives-grow emotionally and physi- examinations of human emotion accompany his dancers. ! I callycloser and intermingle in sur- capture audiences regardless of their As if they aren't busy enough, prising; ways. "Possession" is fol- prior knowledge of dance. Varone and his dancers also lead a 3- lowed by "In Thine Eyes." This The troupe's resume, not surpris- week summer workshop at SUNY abstract dance addresses human ingly, is also impressive. Varone and Purchase every June. The program relafioaships and shifts to a more his eight dancers have had the honor covers a variety of dance-related emotional focus from beginning to of performing on some of the great- topics including choreography, enru'l:.fBel Canto" is the concluding est stages in America and world- improvisation, contemporary tech- piece and is set to selections from wide. Varone's pieces have been nique, phrasework, partnering, and "Norma," an opera by Vincenzo commissioned by the Kennedy Pilates. Beldirut "Norma" is a tragic story of Center in New York, as well as loca- Doug Varone and Dancers will an aging druid princess who is aban- tions in Canada, Israel, Denmark, be in Palmer Auditorium at 8 p.m. done:ilf~y her lover, only to die in his and Japan. on Saturday, February 4. Tickets are " (lueen of Hip-Hop Restless Souls: Burmese Novel Proves Dark and Poignant, BY BEN FISHER ation in Burma that makes up Mae Sot's under- of place which seems to us surreal. world. His investigation is focused largely on the While Thornton sometimes lets the dramatic staff writer Soul Breaks Through Karen people, a Burmese minority that has been take hold of him, he makes a point of rejecting I found Restless Souls in the Bangkok airport fighting the junta for 57 years, the longest civil objectivity. Indeed, it seems impossible to remain returning to Conn after a week or so traveling war in recorded history. They are tbe most res- ohjective given the material. Thornton, who still BY ERIN RUSSELL :tiL:\ around Thailand with people from the Hewlett olute of the Burmese government's opponents, lives in Mae Sot, has taken serious risks and ven- a&eeditor Foundation. The story of how I finagled my way and subsequently one of the more harshly perse- tured well off the beaten path to write this book into this work is too long to tell, but suffice it to cuted. when he could have been satisfied with much :' 'True to form, Mary J. Blige dramatically returned to the popular music say we met with politicians, journalists, and NGO Restless Souls has the thoroughness of excep- less. Fitting his unconventional approach, s¢ene with last month's release of The Breakthrough, which has experienced workers to discuss the key social problems in tional journalism, complete with statistics and a Restless Souls is as much a condemnation of enormous commercial success. Since late December, Blige's singles, espe- Thailand and how to mitigate them through intel- detailed history of each component, whether it is Burmese political oppression as it is of Western cially "Be Without You" and "MJB Da MVP," have been staples on the pop ligent, targeted funding. While the entire experi- prostitution, drugs, or fighting, but it reads like a apathy. Since not much has changed for the bet- charts, and for the past few weeks The Breakthrough has been fluctuating at ence was incredible, I found the issue 1 knew the novel. Thornton has a gift for weaving his per- ter, most Karen believed journalists, NGO work- tl'(e top on the Billboard 200. After a few years of failed attempts, this ere- least about to be the most interesting: Burma. sonal experiences and the testimonies of the peo- ers, and other self-proclaimed do-gooders are at'?r of the hip-hop soul genre has fmally reclaimed a spot at the top of the Burma has suffered under a military dictator- ple he interviews with the story of the broader there for their own gain. Thornton's book is an industry. .' ship since 1962, responsible for human rights political conflict, painting a picture of the Karen's unusual piece of journalism in that it turns the 'i Unlike the sometimes angsty and undoubtedly drama-filled songs of her atrocities that make the alleged crimes of Saddam struggle that is as vivid as it is complete. Over the unforgiving eye on his own kind as it does on the Pfst, Blige's recent songs are often triumphant and even happy (supposedly Hussein look like child's play. As a result, mil- course of the memoirs, Thornton moves graceful- perpetrators of violence. Restless Souls shows no due to her marriage; she praises her husband throughout the album) while lions of Burmese have fled to Thailand. They ly from one subject to the next as he examines the mercy, not unlike its subject matter.

" preserving the element of drama characteristic to her sound. In songs like have no legal status, work the lowest paying and problems facing the Karen. He journeys to opium "Baggage" and "I Found My Everything," Blige shows appreciation for her most dangerous jobs, and may be deported with- dens, black markets, clinics, whorehouses, and new love and acknowledges the contrast between her new life and her tumul- out warning. The stories the men and women told military outposts - areas where most journalists t«ous past. about imprisonment, torture, rape, and the killing are neither allowed nor willing to go. The charac- ': While many critics claim to be disappointed with the lack of drama in of their friends and family were even more heart- ters he meets are remarkable - a Vietnam veteran Tite Breakthrough, Blige's strong and triumphant tone keeps the passion breaking with the added knowledge that most of leading Karen rebel battalion, a gun-toting mis- alive in this recent album. In the autobiographical "Mill Da MVP," a remix the rest of the world (myself included) are oblivi- sionary, a one-legged nurse-in-training ... and the Restless Souls tQ J1l Cent and the Game's "Hate It or Love It," Blige recounts her entire ous or indifferent. list goes on. The book is also surprisingly funny career and personal life, thanking everyone along the way for getting her to Journalist Phil Thornton, began writing despite its content. Oddly enough, the most hit- thi~';place where she can "finally call [herself] a queen." This sentiment is Restless Souls in 2000 with comparable oblivi- terly oppressed seem the most willing to joke and resemued in "Gonna Breakthrough," a dance song predicting the success of ousness when he moved to Mae Sot, a town on the fool around. Thornton is trying to tell the story of by Phil Thornton her-comeback, border at the behest of a Burmese Democracy the Karen struggle as truthfully as he can, rather ':il'he album has a balance of ballads and dance songs, covering the spec- NGO in Australia. Following the story "a secret than standing on a political soapbox, and he Asia Books trum Of Blige's own Hip-Hop Soul genre, and collaborations with today's top camp across the Burmese border - run by a big, knows how to keep the reader engaged. Lest one artists !.ikeJay-Z, 50 Cent, and even U2, making for an interesting and inno- white American" and others like it, he becomes think that his narrative is embellished, Thornton vative sound. Even though Blige is leading a drama-free life, she still knows drawn into the world of refugees, rebels, prosti- also includes a series of photographs of people he ~ how to bring passion and strength to her music and continues to reinvent her tutes, gem dealers, drug runners, health workers, meets, which allows the reader to put a name to a I g~' and mercenaries - the fallout of the political situ- face. It's a touch that nicely confirms the reality I -..:1" ~l,r MARLON BRANDO MAy HAVE GOTfEN FAT, L ...f':i"JTl WAIT, WHO GOT IT? CAM'RON'S 1~\.-.:l1fSWEETLORDY CAN HE ACT FURIOUS DISS TRACK AGAINST JAY-Z .'It.·is been a rough few years for Black Rebel Brando's statuesque body collapsed in an ocean of flab DtClre.ycleClub since their 2003 Album Take Them 011, in a blink of an eye, B.R.M.C. has totally transformed in ---, nlfutLr Own. They lost, and then reconciled with their three years. The whole Velvet Underground White Light, Jim';'r. They were dropped by Virgin and signed to - White Heat thing they had is gone. No more rough gui- Apparently the new year couldn't even gather a little It stems from way back when Cam'ron returned to.' €A.'When these sorts of things happen to a band, gen- tar, aggressive vocals, and driving beats. Howl has a dust before the beef started going down in the world of the game as Damon Dash's new golden child, stating rally it is an indication that their card is punched or that more expansive sound, and a very American one, a hip-hop. Current retiree and Def Jam CEO Jay-Z is now that he would be the President of Roc-A-Fel1a and not .,y,<>'lillspiral into dullness before splitting off to make soond steeped in Dylan-style rock, blues, and gospel. It the focus of a diss track from Cam 'ron that popped up on current pop idol Kanye West. This, along with some even duller solo is music for sleepless nights driving across the American .- -,mixtapes just cracks about how ugly Mr. Carter's face is. makes projects, but heartland. I have heard few albums that are ahle to com- about a week ago. Cam'ron look like the drunk guy at the Christmas party B.R.M.C. has bine these genres with alternative music in an interesting The track is who missed the promotion. And for a track clocking in more than way, but this one does it in spades. titled "You Got at around 7 minutes, he hardly says much of anything: rebounded with I tried to find some remains of the old B.R.M.C. in It". furthering the Killa Cam spits over your standard Dipset beat com' their latest album, their new self, but (like looking at a picture of young anticipation for plete w,i,thdramatic keyboards and the usual "party & Howl. They have Brando next to a picture of an old one), it is nearly impos- his upcoming bullshit lyncs. But the most surprising moments in the reinvented them- sible to do. If Take Them 011 is Brando in A Streetcar album Killa song comes when he halts the beat early in the track to J selves. Named Desire, then Howl is Brando in The Godfather. Season. At around question: "How's the King of New York rocking sandals' Whenever I Completely different, a little more sophisticated, but still this time last year, with jeans and he 42 years old?" What?! Cam'ron's think of B.R.M.C .. fascinating. It is hard to invite comparisons given the I wrote a rather weak .and recycled disses about suggesting that Jay pay I think about the absolute change in sound, but I guess generally people scathing critique rOYalu~s to Biggie's mother have heen said before. Marlon Brando like The Godfather more. I suppose I do. of 50 Cent's diss There IS no new ground to Caver here, and certainly Cam film The Wild Olle, I loved this alhum, but I am concerned for the future. against Jadakiss (If Jay does 10 fact respond) will not walk away without BY,·BEN FISHER where Brando just I worry B.R.M.C. will have a final noteworthy, '- ...IfjL --'and Fat Joe for sc.hrapnel 10 hIS purple jumpsuit. But hopefully, Jay-Z ~ , sort of roams Apocalypse Now sort of album after this one, then burn By TRISTAN O'DONNELL appearing on the WIll ~tJck to. his peacekeeping side and focus on more .,..,'.\) I rock music columnist around sticking it out on some remote island in ruin, its former glory no ------;-_-:-:. Ja Rule banger hip-hop colammst "New York, New pressing business matters such as the recent signing of .,,..-1" to the man as a longer recognizable. Given the turmoil in this last year, Nas to Def Jam Records . merlll>er of you can guess which association of motorcy- it is evident that such change has a high price. As track York." This time around I am similarly disappointed in Sure Cam' , h . ron S t e five-star general of the cJ~"rs. The old B.R.M.C. is a lot like that film in names like "Devil's Waiting," "Ain't No Easy Way," and Cam'ron's instigation, but am driven to ask ... why? DIplomats but he' . . , , IS no pOSItIOnto call for a coup against "Weight of the World" suggest, there is a melancholy to lllanY,ways. They were talented (like Brando), but noth- Pitchforkmedia.com reviewer Sean Fennessey had the dynasty. But resurrecting old news and an old col- ing:tDrribly unusual (the movie's no On the Waterfrollt), Howl, and this time it seems less about image. There is my favorite response to the song writing in his brief labo With Jay's lad d oes not count as a victory. something more sinister than sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll y He's anaorelied heavily on a mysterious, dangerous image as summary: ''This is like my hest friend attacking my gonna have to make this beef WOrthwhile or else he's set a major selling point (no one messes with Brando). I dug at work here. A chilling portrait of things to come? Who father." But this attack, however fierce it may seem, to embarrass any Sizzurp drinkin' b-boy. l them,cbut I have a soft spot for San Francisco bands. knows? For now, readers, enjoy the moment. brings to a head a beef that has been bubbling under the pot for years The metaphor sq)1 seems appropriate. Just as '.' ThECOLLEGE VOICE • FEBRUARY 3, 2006 ~ 5 ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT RollOut The Red Carpet: It's Oscar Time Plenty of Direction in

BY ANDREW PALLADINO ] -' Globes but will likely have many Million Dollar Baby last year. Scorsese's New Project staff writer The movie stars two-time Oscar more Oscar nominations. It was not nominee Ralph Fiennes and was BY CLAIRE DOWD widely released until the end of Good Night and Good Luck - directed by Fernando Meirelles, The movie awards season is in staff writer December and has been going Another true story, actor George who was nominated two years ago high gear and anxiety is building for strong since. Clooney wrote and directed this for City a/God. Bob Dylan is arguably the most iconic American singer-songwriter: the Academy Award nominations to movie about 19505 newscaster ever. He has influenced almost everyone who has played rock 'n' roll. That be announced on January 31st. Edward R, Murrow, It provides a Match Point - Legendary direc- said, Martin Scorsese's documentary No Direction Home is filled with ten- There have already been some tor Woody Allen departs from neu- derness, empathy, and adoration. It is a beautiful film about a regular man awards' given out, the most notable rotic comedy for this dark and heavy from Minnesota who happened to change the world with his words, of which is the Golden Globes. Over drama, It's already being considered No Direction Home documents the rise to international fame of a man the years, the Globes have proven an one of his best alongside classics who always felt like an outsider, remaining separate from his contempo- accurate indicators of who will like- such as Annie Hall and Manhattan. raries, Robert Zimmerman became Bob Dylan, but he always felt the same. ' Iy be nominated and/or win the inside, In addition to the incredible footage from the 60s, the interviews, " Oscars. The following are the Capote - Author Truman Capote with Dylan, Joan Baez, Allen Ginsberg and others explain how the expecta- movies that have a great chance at is well embodied by Philip Seymour tions the public had of Dylan took the place of the man himself. Oscar gold, Hoffman, who won a Golden Globe Scorsese poignantly shows Dylan's struggle with his public identity as and ten other best actor awards. The the "man with a message" and the person who Dylan believed he was, He Brokeback Mountain - From the movie follows him through the writ- saw himself as a regular man with a passion for folk music and his own' director of Crouching Tiger, Hidden ing process of his masterpiece /n idols and heroes. Dragon, this western has already Cold Blood, The film asserts Dylan's struggles with his status as the most important won nine best picture awards, man in music, and in no way trivializes the cultural, musical, and social including the Golden Globe, in addi- A History a/Violence - Of all the importance he holds. Footage of Dylan's performances and interviews are tion to numerous others in different movies this year based on comic interspersed with images of the civil unrest and important social events of categories. With virtually unani- books, this crime drama is by far the the I960s. These scenes drive home Bob Dylan's role as the voice of these mous acclaim from critics all over, best of them. The impressive cast protestors and activists. this will be the one to beat for sure, features Viggo Mortensen, Ed No Direction Home shows a remarkable amount of Dylan's concerts, Harris, and William Hurt. including the Newport Folk Festival where he infamously "went electric," Walk the Line - The male and and a show in London where an audience member shouted "Judas:' females leads (Joaquin Phoenix and King Kong - Peter Jackson took Scorsese lets these performances carry most of the documentary where the Reese Witherspoon) in this true a simple 1933 movie and turned it music and images do the talking. achieved Golden Globe wins for into a poignant three hour epic. The most effective and beautiful scene in the film is footage of Dylan in their portrayals of Johnny and June Proof that not all remakes have to be Andy Warhol's workshop, "Like a Rolling Stone" (which many claim to be (Clockwise starting on the top left) Brokeback Muntain, The Constant Gardener, Capote, and Carter-Cash, making them all the unimaginative dreck. the greatest song ever written) plays in the background. He is sitting in King Kong arefaooritesfor this year's Oscars, do be held on March 5th 011ABG. (Web) more likely to win Oscars. Both did front of the camera, shifts nervously in his seat, avoiding eye contact. It is a' their own singing in the film, a bold Cinderella Man - This summer contrast between the journalism of The 78th Annual Academy brilliant pairing of the music of a genius and the man uncomfortable with move rarely attempted in movie about a Depression-era boxer that time period to that of today. Awards will take place on March 5th his title as a "genius." Hollywood, starred Academy Award winners with comedian Jon Stewart hosting In true Scorsese fashion, No Direction Home is a beautiful epic. For any Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger The Constant Gardener - From for the first time, Dylan fan who wants to see rare live performances or just wants to break Munich - Steven Spielberg's under the direction of fellow winner the novel by prolific author John Ie through the veils of mystery surrounding him, this documentary is worth moving account of the aftermath of Ron Howard. Boxing movies are Carre, this intriguing political every minute. the>massacre at the 1972 Olympics typically very successful at the thriller won supporting actress was nominated for two Golden Oscars, like Rocky, Raging Bull, and Rachel Weisz the Golden Globe, Munich: Much More Than a Movie BY CHRISTIAN CLANSKY staff writer

Everybody knows that Steven Spielberg is one of the best directors in Hollywood, so when one of his . , films is released the question begged is not "Is it good?" but rather "How good is it?" His latest film, Munich, is his crowning achievement on almost every level. The film tells the story of five international Jews recruited by the Israeli intelligence service Mossad and commissioned by Prime Minster Golda Meir to hunt and assassinate terrorists responsible for planning the Munich Olympic massacre of Israeli athletes. In the past, Spielberg has operat- ed with a strict dichotomy of good and evil, framing his films with very of home, and maybe even his loyalty obvious moral terms. However, to his heritage. He becomes another Munich is not only morally ambigu- diasporic wanderer, following in the ous by Spielberg's standards, but footsteps of his ancestors simply indeed by anyone's standards, because he did what he believed in. Above all. it examines the difference Spielberg expertly uncovers the sac- between vengeance and justice. rifices for and consequences of loy' When the film starts, and the audi- alty. ence is forced to see the utter brutal- These two issues, while existen- ity of the Munich murders, there is tially basic, are only as poignant as almost a sense of elation as the they can be through their represents- Mossad agents are dispatched to tion, and in this case, the poignancy Photo by Martha Carl exact justice. The viewer is treated is striking. The A-list, international Another semester means more classes, dorm life, and of course, a capella, Featured here, the ConnChords rehearse in the Chapel Library to the same sense of excitement and cast - which includes Eric Bana, for the all-group Valentine's Day show coming up this month. Look for all of Conn's a cappella groups to perform throughout the semester, eagemess that Spielberg magically new James Bond Daniel Craig, captured in his Indiana Jones Mathieu Kassovitz, Ciaran Hinds, movies, But as the killing begins, and Geoffrey Rush - is phenomenal. and then continues, and then contin- The audience is not watching actors ues some more, both the viewer and put on a show, but instead human Parents: Subscribe to The College Voice! Mossad agents begin to unravel. beings struggling to deal with the Instead of being satisfying, or even overbearing pain of existence. One boring with monotony as the body can feel what these characters ate The College Voice can help you stay ' Please sign me up for a one-year subscrip- count increases, each progressive feeling. Moreover, composer John informed. For only $50.00, you will receive 22 I. tion to The College Voice. 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_ 6· FEBRUARY 3, 2006 • TIIIi COLLEGE VOICE NEWS ,oves Fair Offers Service Opportunities To Students Common Hour , r By YONATAN R. FREEMAN continued from page 1 women differ from that of men on issues such as education. Me. Nugent managing editor added that the media "pigeon-holes" : ~' sentatives who are different demo- women or black legislators as repre- -" ' The Office of Volunteers for graphically. senting solely their demographic " Community Service (OYCS) held Moreover, interest groups and groupS instead of focusing on their its annual volunteer Fair last the deliberative process inherent in overall work and decisions. the legislative system may influence 'Wednesday in the 1962 Room. 400 Next, Mr. Nugent discussed vari- students signed up to volunteer their members more than their con- ous solutions to help improve time and energy among 52 commu- stituents from a certain demographic descriptive representation in the nity programs, all of whom broad- group. Finally, public policy out- United States. He first acknowl- cast their messages at the Fair. comes are not only affected by their edged the challenge because me,m- During their four-year college text, but the way in which they are bers of Congress represent the O\It- career, over 75% of Conn students carried out, thereby undermining the come of 535 different elections at participate in some form of commu- importance of descriptive represen- different intervals. nity service. ~ tation. . Mr. Nugent noted that term lim- Rebecca McCue, OYCS direc- The presentation next focused on its could help foster descriptive rep- tor, said that the Fair is an important the numerous reasons supporting resentation. Specifically, it would function that "brings together the descriptive representation. remove the veterans from office at a College and the New London Arguments note that it may foster certain point, who may have been in Community." She added, "It gives better communication between con- office for a while not because their students the chance to see what is stituents and legislators. Mr. Nugent available for them to do in the City noted that the level of trust in constituents approved of the way where they live." Congress, especially for racial they were representing them but Through the Fair, students not minorities, is a problem. because of the inherent benefits of only made contacts with volunteer Furthermore, when issues are not incumbency. Campaign finance reform could r organizations, but were able to Megan Hogan '06, HotlSefeUowoflazrus, and Carly AIIa,d '09 volanteer for theAfierschooi Art Program at the aves Pair on Wednesday. (Witkes) clear, descriptive representation may , speak to OYCS staff about their allow representatives to better heed also enable a wider variety of non- , interests and schedule availability so 80 seniors either volunteered or ticipating in the Fair this year were offers is encouraged to call their the interests of their constituents for wealthy candidates to run for office, that a proper match could be made interned through OYCS. Hygienic Art, Catholic Charities, office at x2458 or to check out their these types of matters. At the same thereby opening the doors for a more with a program. During this year's fair the most and the New London Public Library. website at time, certain issues may be treated demographically diverse group of Although freshmen make up a popular tables included the In general, programs that have stu- www.conncoll.edu/offices/ovcs to with more intensity by representa- candidates. Mr. Nugent also' stated bulk of those attending the fair, Confident Kids Afterschool dents working with the youth were see what is being offered. tives that 'sharethe same demograph- that multi-member districts - specif- upperclassmen take part in these Program, Planned Parenthood, most popular. ics as the constituents who are ically those where constituents activities for the first time as well. America Reads, and Habitat for Anyone interested in taking part affected by them. Studies indicate choose more than one candidate' for McCue noted that last semester over Humanity. New organizations par- in many of the opportunities aves that issues involving demographic election - have beer. shown to factors are not treated with the same increase the number of traditionally Freshman To Participate In World Scholar Athlete Games level of seriousness by legislators underrepresented groups in office. who do not represent their con- Finally, Mr. Nugent noted that By JOANNA A. GILLIA release, Larine's incredible paintings, academic 181 countries have been represented at the stituents descriptively. non-governmental organizations associate news editor ability and his service to UNICEF as a volunteer Scholar Athlete Games. In essence, the Games Another argument in favor of may also increase descriptive repre- eamed him a spot at the games. have allowed the students to showcase their wide descriptive representation is that it sentation. As an example, Mr. Connecticut College freshman Brais Lauro Additionally, the Scholar Athlete Games' offi- array of talents, while simultaneously building a increases the political system's legit- Nugent cited the Congressional Larino, was recently invited to attend the World cial website noted that "the concept of the World web of cultural understanding and interaction. imacy in the context of places where Hispanic Caucus as an example of Scholar Athlete Games. The Scholar Athlete Scholar Athlete Garnes is derived from the tradi- One of the primary purposes of the games is there has been past discrimination. an organization that encourages Garnes are designed to showcase scholar athletes tion of the modem Olympic Games, but it seeks to promote cultural education and understanding. As an example, Mr. Nugent noted Hispanics to become involved with and scholar artists. The games are scheduled to to add a new dimension. Those Games grew out Educational Theme Days are sponsored in order that African Americans who live in the government. take place on June 24th to July 2nd, 2006, and are of the belief that international sport could be a to further enrich the experience of the scholar ath- districts represented by legislators of "I think it does matter that our "being hosted by the University of Rhode Island in force for understanding and friendship among letes in attendance. the same race are more likely to con- elected officials do not look, like Kingston. world athletes and, indirectly, among nations." A variety of discussion groups will be held as tact their representatives than America," Mr. Nugent concluded, Larina, an 18-year-old native of Spain, first The World Scholar Athlete Games were first a forum to discuss issues of global importance African Americans who are repre- again alluding to the lack of demo- became recognized for his artistic talents when he held in 1993, and were held again in 1997 and such as world health, ethics, the environment, sented by Caucasians. graphic diversity in the government. . "was still in high school. In particular, Laurino was 2001. In 1993 and 1997, approximately 3,500 hunger, world peace, and of course, sportsman- Finally, descriptive representa- The floor was then open to questions recognized for his acrylic self-portraits, which young athletes, scholars, and artistsjoined togeth- ship. Additionally, various prominent speakers tion is a relevant matter, as evidence from the audience. 'were subsequently elfhibited at the United World er from 158 countries and all 50 states to show off are slated to attend the games, to further promote indicates that the policy views of College. their particular talents. learning and awareness. Larina's portraits also won him a spot in a The 2001 Games were equally successful, Past speakers include Ralph Nader, Bill Self-Service F eatures. pre,stigious program which enabled him to study boasting an attendance of about 2,000 students, Bradley, Billy Hybl, and Billy Packer. .' "abroad According to a Connecticut College press ages 15-19, from 151 countries. To date, a total of Come To CamelWeb '~'" 'Voice Exclusive Automotive Feature: Scion tC • By GOZDE ERDENIZ " at a Harvard Football game. Among Considering the degree to which one at a Harvard Football game. Among This is not to say that the Scion " BY·.OWEN COONEY staff writer other features, MJ opted for a rear " can personalize these cars straight other features, MJ opted for a rear is perfect. Despite being a hatch- spoiler, race pedals and exhaust, and staff writer from the factory, it's no wonder peo- spoiler, race pedals and exhaust, and back, the back seat has almost no ple love them so much. Starting at neon lights in the interior, which headroom (though at six four, 1 find When 1 asked M.J. Borden why neon lights in the interior, which I. he chose his Scion tC over any num- tum the footwell a bright blfe: at 'When I asked MJ. Borden why most rear seats cramped), and the ber of other cars he could have had, night. For all this and more, MJ paid he chose his Scion tC over any num- trunk is a scant 13 cubic feet, or he stated simply, "I wanted some- 20,000 dollars even, which is still a ~.,l·ber of other cars he could have had, about ten twelve packs of Corona. In lot less than a comparable Mini; I: he stated simply, "I wanted some- addition, the car is heavy, weighing thing different from everybody else, This is not to say that the:Scion , t'tiiilg different from everybody else, in at 3016 pounds. and 1 wanted something fast." After lind I wanted something fast...·After However, this weight doesn't taking a spin in his white Coupe, I'd is perfect. Despite being a .IJatch- have to say he succeeded on both tiling a spin in his white Coupe, I'd seem to bog down the Scion through back, the back seat has almd~i. no points. With it's Volvo-esque nose ;,,' have to say he succeeded on both the turns, and as MJ puts it, "you can headroom (though at six four,'l:i)nd and edgy Japanese rear, the Scion most rear seats cramped), the points. With it's Volvo-esque nose go into a tum thinking 'crap I'm an1I- stands out from the sea of ho-hum and edgy Japanese rear, the Scion gonna die,' but it doesn't even phase trunk is a scant 13 cubic f~~t, or Saabs and Jeep Cherokees that glut stands out from the sea of ho-hum it." Indeed, the Scion feels firmer in about ten twelve packs of Coreaa; In our campus. And with 160 horse- Saabs and Jeep Cherokees that glut the turns the faster you go, and at 30 addition, the car is heavy, welg",Iiing mpg on the highway, the scion gets power and a zero to sixty time of our campus. And with 160 horse- m at 3016 pounds. • 1 the mileage of a much lighter car. under seven and a half seconds, this .; I') power and a zero to sixty time of However, this weight doe~n't All in all, the tC is a lot'of car for little two door rocket definitely " under seven and a half seconds, this seem to bog down the Scion thI(;hgh., your money, with a vast list of qualifies as "stupid fast." th little two door rocket definitely e turns, and as MJ puts it, "you oan options, stand out styling, and a fun The tC is faster than a Mini . .. qualifies as "stupid fast." go into a tum thinking 'crap I'm to drive quotient to make some Cooper, Civic, and Mazda 3, and it's -The tC is faster than a Mini gonna die,' but it doesn't even phase sports cars blush. Made by Toyota, easy clutch and short throw stick Cooper, Civic, and Mazda 3, and it's it." Indeed, the Scion feels fim r in Scions are reliable, but then reliabil- shift make for a quick and easy trip ....-\,easy clutch and short throw stick the turns the faster you go, an" ..' 30 ity doesn't get the pulse going like into fifth gear. Even into third gear, ,,'- shift make for a quick and easy trip mpg on the highway, the scion~gets precise steering, sticky brakes, and the little 2.4 liter engine gives a kick into fifth gear. Even into third gear, the mileage of a much lighter oar. an engine that's still kicking past the little 2.4 liter engine gives a kick under $17,000, the tC is cheaper turn the footwell a bright blue at that makes your guts jump, and All in all, the tC is a lot of car for that makes your guts jump, and than a lot of the competition, and for night. For all this and more, MJ paid 5000 rpm. made MI throw me a look that said your money, with a vast list of if 1 crashed his baby, he'd kill me. made MJ throw me a look that said a few grand more, you can get one 20,000 dollars even, which is still a options, stand out styling, and a fun Considering the degree to which one to drive quotient to make ;ome 'l'lf~~I~c~r~as~h~e~d~hi~'~s~b~a~b~y~,~h~e~'d~ki~'I~I~m~e~.=~th~a~t~'s~m~o~re~lo~a~d~e~d~th~an=a~K~e~n~n~e~dY~-jIOitiliesisithianijaicioimiP.ar.ab.l.eiiM.iill.·.·iiiiiiiiiir======1can personalize these cars straight Jf; r Sports cars blush. Made hy Toyota, from the factory, it's no wonder peo- Scions are reliable but then reliabil- , ple love them so much. Starting at , ity doesn't get the pulse going -like under $17,000, the tC is cheaper ;I, precise steering, sticky brakes, and than a lot of the competition, and for an engine that's still kicking. past a few grand more, you can get one 5000 rpm. 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'i THE COLLEGE VOICE· FEBRUARY 3, 20p' !. 7 Final Semester: SGA Minutes: January 26, 2006 I. Student Open Forum reunion weekend is the following Thursday so thell.want a. Matt Magida said there is a lack of information to clean right away but even if they gave maybe'tllli'l 10 Yoni Meets The Seniors' given to students while they are abroad. They found out the following morning that should be enough a week before registration that they needed to register c. Evan Piekara noticed form the presiq!'ftial for classes and he knew he wasn't going to be around search that we need money, __ , /. during registration. d. Patty Eames brought up the common hour dis- r • College Voice: Where are you I. Patty Eames said maybe as a part of the info cussion from AAPC. Yesterday there was a discussion 1 ,from, and where do you live on RZ: Branford. session before people go abroad we should let them about next year's schedule much about common hour. 1 campus? " . know stuff like where they can find the can. They recommended bringing it to Friday fromllll~ the CV: Who is your favorite pro- b. Christen Monahan and Laura Schmidt here for discussions we have had. For the most part all f;«fulty Richard Zbeda: Iam from New fessor? the fair trade initiative. They want 100% fair trade cof- want Friday too and AAPC will be making that,T'O'1"m- York, and I live in Larrabee. fee on campus. There is 100% fair trade in Freeman and mendation to move it. IlJ i' RZ: Professor Parker. in all the coffee shops. Their desire is to finish it before e. Patty Eames also has a meeting with th~,~\l'let- CV: What is your major? these seniors graduate. All they have left is the rest of the ic advisory board tomorrow and if people want tp..p,ring CV: What has so far been the dining halls and Cro as well as faculty areas. All of this that Sluff up. We have decided on the committee i'~gnot RZ: I am a double major io most memorable or craziest is controlled by dining services. They have been talking an executive board officer. computer science and economics. moment of your time here? to them but they are hard to get a hold of. Several other f. Leidy Valencia brought up the call bOll,'. and universities already have 100% fair trade and many of she wants to knnw what is going on with them. ~J;1~has CV: Over the years, what has RZ: Playing tackle football in them are ranked above us. Also our fair trade provider at already not been able to gel into Harkness twice',.in been your best class? three feet of snow freshman year. the moment has a plan for all colleges to be fair trade. i. Eddie Slade said he thinks they are going 10 try They don't have to switch providers. to milk them for all they are worth. «: RZ: My freshman seminar CV: Have you been to the II. Officers' Reports ii. Heather Munro said they get the ones 1J:>i'\ are ,England and the End of Empire: Arboretum? Because I haven't, and a. Christian Clansky said tnmorrow night we start broken from the other dorms in Lazrus II Recent English Fiction and Culture, I wonder if I'm the only one. FNL again. It was really successful last semester. g. Eddie Slade brought up our common h?~r, We 1980 - Present. b. Whitney Longworth said housing lottery is were thinking about the book Binge which a couple 9f us RZ: Yes. RZ: Hillel. coming. read it over vacation. It has its qualities and its problems. CV: What are your plans for c. Craig McCarrick introduced the Broomball We were thinking about inviting the author t? ;cpme after graduation? CV: If you go off campus, CV: Would you recommend club because Sam Gould was unable to make it to the speak. where do you usually go? others to come to Conn to study meeting. i. Patty Eames said the author is Barrett Se,,!!,,en RZ: Graduate school, to study your academic field? i. Broomball was approved. and he is a trustee of Hamilton. He went to 11 different computer science. I got into UPenn RZ: Shoprite. d. Patty Eames has a meeting tomorrow with schools and stayed at the schools and interviewed, stu- and Stony Brook so far. RZ: Yes, some leaders of the students athletic advisory committee dents and it is a collection about college lif)'>,pow. CV: What has been the most to talk about the role she has with them or role in gener- Something that could be a tool to educate people who CV: What do you want to do annoying thing about Conn? CV: Do you have any advice to al so if we want to bring stuff up later about that that are involved in students lives. with your career? the freshmen? would be helpful. VI. New Business RZ: Getting tired,of Harris food. e. Erika Pond introduced issue 14 of the can. The a. Heather Munro said Warnshuis is woncjoling RZ: I want to work in the infor- RZ: Study hard, but also make important stuff is that you can get your grades online why Lazrus gets priority but Warnshuis doesn't aQ.4 they mation technology field. CV: What's the funniest thing sure to have fun. now. Elections are going on next week for unfilled posi- feel bad for them. " .: you saw a drunk person do while on tions. i. Whitney Longworth said the reasoning is" that , . CV: What is your dream job? campus? CV: Do you have a favorite food f. Jay Karpen said the board is having a taskforce Lazrus has really small rooms and the roo~s in in Harris? this semester to reexamine the policies in the handbook. Warnshuis are big 'J RZ: A high-level research posi- RZ: Trying to play Mario Tennis If you have any comments please feel free to email him. b. Eddie Slade said we are talking about the anti- tion for an IT company. under the influence. RZ: Stir-fry. g. Eddie Slade welcomed new senators. We began discrimination clause. It talks about race, gender. et.Q:nic- redoing the C-Book and it is on its way ity but not political thought. We are bringing-Judy CV: What has been your CV: What club have you been CV: Thank you for ryour time. III. Old Action Kirmse in next week to talk about that. If anyone has favorite donn at Conn? I like Laz, most involved with? See you at graduation. a. Owen Maloy said that every single dining serv- comments but the real discussion will be next week. personally. ices meeting they say they can't hire the people for the i. Erin Riley says it's opening annther:'i,~n of bar to be open later. worms. All of a sudden we are talking about \lql dis- i. Eddie Slade asked if they don't have the money crimination from where you live, or if you're a Yankees or they can't find people fan. She is a republican who are very few and si\e;'does- I. Owen Maloy said they have trouble finding n't think it should be there. '(J.J people because it is like the graveyard shift. ii. Ryan Hamedy said he disagrees because ;\lat is 2. Eddie Slade said student workers and he knows apparently a problem in recent years and we ne~~ If> let it is work studies but at some point you should be able to them know that the SGA doesn't support it go to regular student workers. iii. Shayna Crowell thinks we need to remember IV. New Action that the anti-discrimination clause is about thin~s. that a. Mike Materasso said Marshall is upset because we can't change about ourselves. There was an.issue cigarette butts aren't cleaned up. Could they have a rake? about it but it is not reoccurring. She knows relig!9IJ is a They don't have cans any more. They didn't have any in part of it and that should be included. Political affiliation the front. is a choice and not something you need to be vocal about i. Mike Patterson said go to the physical plant it. ,. t' house to get a rake. iv. Bobby Brooks said if we added some\hiJ1.gin b. Shayna Crowell said someone vomited in the the spring about transgender people and it took a snort Marshall bathroom and there was a sign asking the per- time, do we really need Judy Kirmse to come ~ nd son who did it to clean it themselves and the cleaning speak? lady left her cleaning stuff. I. Eddie Slade said there was a taskforce scywhile c. Grant Hogan asked about the water free urinals it took a short time here, they were actually working on again. Ulysses Hammond sort of blew him off. it for a while i. Eddie Slade talked about Recyclemania. It is a v. Owen Maloy said political thought is kind of friendly competition among university recycling pro- like religion it is part of your psyche. We can't overfbok

grams in the United States that provides students with a it ,II fun, proactive activity in waste reduction. vi. Erin Riley said part of what is politics is,lhat ii. Erin Riley knows that we have this energy issue people disagree. The fundamental reason for havijlg 2 but I wonder if there is any way we could make it clear- parties is that people are at odds. The definition cQI\\4 be er when the heat will be on and off. In Freeman there is grossly misinterpreted. If you tell someone thatj[qlj,l:!is- not a steady heat and it is sporadic. Sometimes people agree with them then they can claim discrill}jW!}lon. will be back to their rooms and it will be really hot and Everyone disagrees with everyone on a lot of 4!tfHfent you'll go to sleep and it will be freezing. So if we could things. It doesn't fall in the same category , oql get a schedule if we want heat on or off during day or vii. Maureen Durkin said if religion is i\lcJ,Uded night. then so should politics. They are not visible but tpf'y:are iii. Danielle Coleman said the Plex is still really a part of you. Especially the way diversity is emphasized hot and they have called physical plant. we need to expand the definition. Lt...,1 d. Shayna Crowell said someone wasn't in their viii. Chase Hoffberger said this is not jusLaflout room with their door open and campus safety went by where people differ in opinion it is about discrimiJ-HJ}J0n. We are talking about the stuff written on doorsi~~ive and they saw a pipe in there and confiscated that 1 i. Jay Karpen said a case recently came up and a discrimination f-;~P: police officer was there too and if it's in plain view it can ix. Jon McLean is uneasy about how we are de,fin- be written up but he will double check even if you aren't ing things. He wants to know about the root of WfiJ: there. l. Eddie Slade said it is on the goals. It cam;, om e. Adam Deligianis wants a sidewalk in front of the previous year when the election was going ·tWl.. d Branford there was a lot of rude stuff. -rc! V. Old Business 2. Craig McCarrick added other schools an;.! ok- a. Heather Munro said everyone in Lazrus was ing at this too I' rll . excited because the window was closed and heat was on x. Mike Patterson said in club stuff you ~ to and 3 days later it was back to normal (which means put the thing about Vietnam War which is very pol,i*cal bad). They are wondering why it can't stay that way. We and he said that in Philly people get assaulted in' the talked about this last semester. streets based on political thoughts-s-it is a very real thing b. Ryan Harnedy's residents asked about moving c.' Julia Jacobson said a ton of trees were cut down out status on graduation day. by 360 and Earth House. She heard that it might b~ for a. Bobby Brooks talked to Scott McEver about the Organic Garden. She understands that sometilnes that this morning. They were talking about havmg one you have to cut down some things for others to grow, but event later on the actual day then that could be a reason this was a lot of trees. It seems silly when we ar; tr¥ing to extend the deadline. People are more than justified to to have a green campus celebrate on the day of graduation. Scott McEvor said

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$en's,., Basketball Women -s Hockey Ties Trinity, ,.' . :' continued from page 10 With the Hawks unable to con- double, dropping 16 points and the~~ometeam treated their fans to a tain the home team's quick ball grabbing 11 boards. Billy Karis Tops Buffalo State po~rful offensive performance, movement and precision shooting, notched 11 points for Conn, who cru~~mg to an 81-55 victory. Conn quickly widened the gap and were narrowly behind 28-23 at the By SPENCER TAICH Hartford to upstate New York where Buffalo State, which surprisingly is LeaOing the way was Ulises Veras break, but could not force their way put the game out of reach. A basket associate sports editor they faced-off against Hamilton. not a state as well. The Camels split '09;:.:who netted a game-high 18 from Zejnullahu with under eight into the lead in the second half. The Hoping to improve on their four the double-header winning in the P01~~ on 6-for-7 shooting from the minutes remaining in the half gave Camel's performance at the Jumbo's As most Camels were busy game unbeaten streak, the Camels second game 3-2. • ,• fiell1 Fo l?wing Jahkeen Washington's The Camels face five NESCAC foes rebounds for the visitors. After claw- record of 3-3-2 and big wins over three more goals. The Camels were away the Camels would answer fre throws with less than two sec- between the 27th and February l lth, ing their way to within six with just NESCAC rivals Colby and never able to mount a comeback and right back. Late in the second pen- ondi .rernaining in the first half, the Unfortunately, Conn's first two over a minute remaining, the Amherst, the Camels were looking fell to the Continentals 5-0. od the score was even at 2-2. horoe team headed into the break NESCAC matchups did not go as Jumbo's Jake Weitzen nailed a to continue their winning ways as After having few days to Unfortunately, Bowdoin displaY,ed wirr a narrow 30-27 lead. Conn planned, as the Camels dropped dif- crushing three with 40 seconds to the season resumed in early January. regroup after their back-to-back why it is the second ranked te"'." in quickly,, opened a 13-0 run in the first ficult road contests to Bates and play, sealing the victory. Conn hosts Playing in their first game since games, the Camels found them- the NESCAC as they erupted for ,I six'minutes of the second half Tufts. Despite suffering a 70-58 set- Colby College this Friday at 7:00 December 13, the Camels did not selves in upstate New York again as three unanswered goals and eventu- ,I \ est*blishing a 43-27 lead, includin~ back in Maine to the Bobcats, pm, followed by Alumni Saturday, show any rust in their January 6 bat- they took on Cortland State, which ally winning 5-3. , a run. of six straight points by Veras. Charles Stone '08 notched a double- when Conn faces Bowdoin College. tle against Trinity. After a scoreless is in fact not a state. Trailing 1-0 The following Friday the • Camels fell short in their attempt to • first period, Megan McLaughlin '07 after two periods, the Camels lit up broke the deadlocked game with a the Red Dragons early in the third even the season series with Steelers score five minutes into the second period as they notched two consec- Hamilton as they lost 3-0. Unable to win a game against Hamilton this " , period. utive scores only 66 seconds apart. \ continued from page 10 The game continued to be dorn- Buffalo State would not go away season, the Camels had the opportu- After three consecutive playoff Bengals played well and still lost by inated by defense as the Camels without a fight as they scored the nity the next night to sweep the sea- shJ;ldn't be that shocking consider- blowouts against favored teams on two touchdowns, the Colts got the narrowly held onto their slim 1-0 equalizer a few minutes later, even- son series with Trinity. Entering I,he in~ .the talent and toughness they the road, people should not be so benefit of two terrible calls - one of lead. The Camels defense was bol- tually forcing the game into over- third period trailing 4-3, it appeared haVe. They would have been the surprised that the Steelers are in the which the NFL admitted was wrong, stered by the stellar play of goalie time. as though the Camels were going to AI1C's third seed had Big Ben not Super Bowl. It is essentially the which has only been done once Gabby Petrill who finished the Utilizing their home-ice advan- lose in a heartbreaker. Megan brdKen his thumb during the season. same team that made it to the AFC before - and Denver's mistakes have game with 33 saves. Suzie Connor tage, the Red Dragons came out fir- . McLaughlin stepped up for the ThW lost two games without him championship game last year, minus to be attributed to the pressure of the '06 finished the Bantams off mid- ing in the extra period as they Camels as she netted the game tying anJ;another to Indianapolis, which a few weak links but with a much- new Steel Curtain defense than their way through the final period when scored only 2 minutes into the extra goal with only thirteen minutes left at tile'. time was 11-0 and aiming for improved quarterback and leader. own doing. It doesn't matter though, she scored on a breakaway goal. period. Despite the hard fought to play in the game, ultimately send- an undefeated season. When they Haters can point out Carson because the Steelers are going to the McLaughlin added an empty netter loss, Suzie Connor moved into sec- ing it into overtime. faCed the Colts again in the playoffs, Palmer's injury, Indy's near come- Super Bowl as the best team from to give her her second goal of the ond place all-time on the Both goalies displayed their, tal- it ~s no surprise that they were back, or Denver's missed opportuni- the much better conference. Sorry game as the Camels won 3-0, giving Connecticut College scoring list ents in the extra period as both w~re pic)<

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Move over NHL. Step aside sports editor l'>IBA. This weekend marks the crowning moment of the football Although it is barely midway season: that's right, the Super Bowl through the winter sports season, the lS'here. I feel like it would be impos- Conn men's basketball team has Some asshole at the Roadhouse sible for me not to touch on this already doubled its win total from threatened to beat me up On weekend's big game, but then again, last year. Posting an 11-7 record Wednesday night. 1 hadn't really what's there to be said that hasn't through January 23rd, the Camels done anything to provoke him, but he already been said? have certainly emerged as a compet- was being a tough guy so I couldn't The itive side in both NESCAC and non- do anything to dissuade him. I was media's had a league competition. Conn opened pretty scared because he was bigger two week the season with a 5-1 record through than me. He was way bigger, actual- frenzy to ask December 3rd that included back- ly. The thing is, though, I mostly just the players to-back victories at the Skidmore thought to_ ... the same Tournament before a narrow loss to myself, "that questions over Wheaton College. guy may be and over Conn's lone NESCAC victory tough, but PAUL CARTER again, and thus far occurred on the road at he's not half Viewpoint that's just Middlebury, a 68-67 Uriumph thanks as tough as questions per- to the clutch free-throw shooting of Joey Porter." taining to Jeff Young '08. Young sank two Or James stuff on the field. Then there's the from the line with five seconds Farrior. Or CHARLIE life story of every player from the remaining in regulation to seal the even Ben stars to the team's towel boys. You victory while capping a team-high WIDDOES know what? Enough already! 19-po.ints on a 7-for-12 shooting Besides, what makes football so spe- performance. Conn rebounded from Roethlisberger, for that matter. cial such that it needs two weeks in a 13-point deficit in the second half The men's basketbaO team, boosted by a strongpeiformance against non-conference opponents, has posted a winning record so Jar. (Mitchell) "What if Troy Polamalu were here," between the conference champi- to pull out the win, which amounted I wondered. "Not only would he be onship and the final game? Last time in a four-game win streak: for the points and five boards. Bryan Gregg respectively. This stretch is a pivotal UPCOMING GAMES more than able to fend off any phys- I checked most other sports make do Camels. went 2-for-3 in the second half, con- one for Conn, as the NESCAC DATE TEAM TIME icalthreat that this guy posed, but he with no more than a week in A narrow 66-68 loss at Williams Uributing five points for the Camels, Tournament is less than a month 2/3 Colby' 7:00 pm would surely exhaust all peaceful between their final playoff game and began some mid-season woes for who fell to 10-7 overall and 1-3 in away. options before even considering tak- then the start of the Championship. Conn, who went on to drop a home NESCAC competition. Conn had a With nearly the entire student 2/4 Bowdoin'# 3:00 pm ing violent action." Why were aJi And can we please stop with all the contest to the Coast Guard Academy day of rest before tipping-off against body back on campus Monday these seemingly unrelated thoughts hoopla about the Super Bowl on as well as two successive NESCAC CUNYAC opponent Hunter College night, fans packed Luce Fieldhouse 2/11 Wesleyan' 3:00 pm in my mind, you may ask? Well, the game day? Isn't pre-game that lasts battles to Trinity and Amherst. The Monday night. for Conn's home match-up against simple reason is that I was scared for nearly four hours a bit redun- 12th-ranked Lord Jeffs coasted to an Hunter College served as a break Hunter College. Despite the absence and those were the people I immedi- dant? As for the game itself, which 83-52 victory at Luce Fieldhouse between conference opponents, as of several players from the lineup, 'NESCAC OPPONENT ately wished would come to my side. manages to last about five hours, I despite several bright spots for the the Camels soon traveled to Bates #ALUMNISATURDAY The subliminal reason is that I can't really say that I'll be terribly home team. Sokol Zejnullahu '07 and Tufts on Friday and Saturday SEE Men's Basketball HOME GAMES IN BOLD haven't stopped thinking about the amused. Thank goodness for the fact led Conn with 12 points, while cap- before hosting Colby, Bowdoin and Pittsburgh Steelers since they beat that four of the last six Super Bowls tain Gabe Patton '07 added II Wesleyan on 2/3, 2/4 and 2/11, Continued on Page 9 the Bengals in the first round of the have been decided by a touchdown playoffs. or less, otherwise I'd be writing let- You see, Sundays, during foot- ters to the commissioner's office by Confident Camels Ready For NESCAC Meet ball season, have always been the now. highlight of my week for as long as I So who will win the game, time of 4:55.69. can remember and this year the assuming this year's version holds Ali Wilson '07 led the way for Steelers have become an especially true to form of its past predecessors? the women, winning three individ- important part of my life. I was On the one hand I can root for the ual events, and swimming on the heartbroken when they lost to the "underdog" Steelers, who won three victorious 400 free relay as well. Patriots in last year's AFC straight games on the road. Yes, their Immediately following her win in Championship, but I wasn't that sur- last two wins were quite difficult but the 1000 free, Wilson won the 200 prised given the circumstances. let's not forget that they might not free (1:59.89), going under two min- Roethlisberger had a great regular have even made past the first round utes for the first-s-but certainly not season run, but he was clearly over- had the Bengal's not had their first last-time this season. Later on in matched by playoff competition, string quarterback blow out' his knee the meet, she battled back and forth including a Patriots team at the peak on the game's very first play. with Wesleyan freshman Caitlin of its dynasty. I also couldn't blame Nevertheless, they're here, and after Bethlahmy for the lead in the 500 him for everything because his main a nine-year hiatus for Steelers coach free throughout the race, but once target, Plaxico Burress, was softer Bill Cowher, he'll get another shot. I again, Wilson showed her propensi- than fresh laundry. Last off-season, can't help but take pity for the Bus ty to find a way to win by touching though, the Pats lost both their offen- who nearly blew it for the entire first in 5: 18.59, eight-hundredths sive and defensive coordinators and team just a few weeks ago. ahead of Bethlahmy. the Steelers let Plaxico go as a free On the other side there's the As an excited Brian McVeety agent and I knew before the season eattle Seahawks who might be the stated, 'This meet has been a superb that the Steelers had a great chance eague's most anonymous team to performance all around, and every of going all the way. Many people reach the big dance since the San member of the team deserves a pat scoffed at the idea of addition by Diego Chargers, back in 1995. on the back." subtraction with Burress, subscrib- Honestly, beyond Shaun Alexander Coach Benvenuti must have ing instead to the belief that physical anq Matt Hasselbeck, can you name been encouraged with his teams' talent makes up for character short- ariother starter, let alone another performances of late before this past comings. Watching Hines Ward cry player, on their roster? Regardless of weekends meet against swim heavy- after losing because he felt he had tet their notoriety, or lack there of, the weights Amherst and MIT. The team Jerome Bettis down made it clear "No-Name Cast" from Seattle made was swimming fast and the confi- that there was no room for Burress dence in the dressing room was it ,to the big game. As for the Talented freshmen have helped add depth to a strong swim program as they seek revenge against Wesleyan in their upcoming meet. (Mitchell) on this team of destiny. Ward's senti- §~ahawks' results on the field during high. "It was a fast meet and we ment has been this team's rallying the playoffs, I would give them a B. By GERALD WOLS our season as far as training goes" to produce a time of 1:43.46. came ready to race and that's what cry, and through many setbacks the , " Yes, they beat the Redskins without Sports Writer noted swimmer Brian McVeety '08. McVeety posted a season-best time we did," said Katelyn Brochu '08, Steelers have stayed focused on their th~ir star running back, but for the He also added that he trip as a whole in his 50 breaststroke split (29.57) "there were several personal bests goal to make it to Detroit and win a was "a great fun team bonding expe- NrC Championship game they While the most of us enjoyed a and went on to also swim his fastest and lots of good races and fast Super Bowl for The Bus. rience." played a Carolina team that was relaxing winter break drinking time this season in his 200 breast- swimming but Amherst and MIT are The reason they have succeeded The winter break culminated in a using a running back from their taxi eggnog and eating turkey, some of stroke (2:25.70). tough competitors. We gave it our in their goal is quite simply the mat- swim meet against Clark, Colby- squad as a starter. And let's not for- our varsity athletes had to cut their Sophomore Alex Wood had best shot." With some formidable uration of their quarterback. After he Sawyer and Wesleyan in get" how Seattle got to such a high breaks short and continue with their another great meet for the men's swimmers in the other lanes, the personally promised to get Jerome to Middletown Connecticut. The Perch in the first place: By feasting intensive training schedules. The squad, placing second in the 1000 Camels rose to the occasion and had the Super Bowl, Ben has elevated his Camels edged out both Clark and on the likes of the Arizona Men's and Women's Swimming free with 'a time of 10:00.32. After some great races. In the first individ- game to star status. No longer is he teams traveled to sunny Naples, FL Colby-Sawyer, but failed to topple Cai

, . Camel Scoreboard Men's Basketball Men's Hockey Men's Squash 1/27 CC 58, Bates 70 1/27 CC 3, Amherst 5 1/28 CC 9, Rutgers 0 1/28 CC 65, Tufts 74 1/28 CC 1, Hamilton 4 1/29 CC 8, MIT 1 2/4 Bowdoin College, 3:00 pm 2/4 Wesleyan, 3:00 pm 2/4 Vassar, 10:00 am

Women's Basketball Women's Hockey Women's Squash , . 1/28 CC 35, Tufts 58 1/27 CC 0, Hamilton 3 1/29 CC 7, William Smith 2 I ~• 2/1 CC 68, USCGA 65 1/28 CC 4, Trinity 4 1/29 CC 9, Wellesley 0 2/4 @ Bowdoin, 3:00 pm 2/4 @ Wesleyan, 7:00 pm 2/4 Vassar, 10:00 am .. , ,. T I.