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English department forum discusses the future of criticism Rhodes communitygathers for third annual English department forum tainty, good and evil, have theorist Emmanuel Kant, Pro- taken on greater vividness in fessor Bigelow offered two ENGLISH DEPARTMENT GATHER FOR THIRD ANNUAL FORUM The Rhodes Petty By Meg Brodman our public discourse." Con- ideas on literary critique. He community joins Professors Marshall, Bigelow, Boswell, and sequently, the importance of suggested that first, criti- Uselmann to discuss the future of literary criticism The Rhodes English De- language in today's society cism discovers all the condi- partment hosted its first fo- calls for an examination of tions of possibility for a lit- rum of the year in which mem- literary criticism and its fu- erary work, specifically how Office of Student bers of the department and ture. that work came into being the Rhodes community gath- In conjunction with this and the various social influ- ered to consider the future of concept, the four panelists ences on that piece of litera- Activities hosts literary criticism in light of then spoke about the new ture. Second, literary cri- constant social change, The topics, themes, and problems tique should have both nega- panelists for this event were surrounding literary criticism tive and positive elements. second annual Professors Gordon Bigelow, today. It should examine what is Leslie Petty, Susan Uselmann, Professor Bigelow began problematic in a work, but and Marshall Boswell, with the discussion with a presen- also focus on the positive Leadership Professor Cynthia Marshall tation entitled "The History principles in that area of serving as the moderator. of Kritik." He opened his study. The event began with an talk by stating that literary Bigelow then offered Conference introduction by Professor criticism today is in a mo- three affirmative principles Marshall, who offered a brief ment of transition, evolving in criticism that are impor- were leaders from Residence description of the nature of from the "moment of exuber- tant to a discussion of its By Michelle Hope Voice, GROUP, HOLA, Rhodes criticism and its relation to ance" occurring through the future. He concluded that Activities Board, College Demo- society and public discourse. 1980s and 1990s. He coun- criticism points to the fun- On Saturday September 11, crats, Black Student Associa- She pointed to the power of tered the notion that this damentally social nature of 2004, Rhodes College held its tion, Bible Study, Sigma Tau literary critique as a mode of "moment of exuberance" human life. In turn, culture second annual Leadership Con- Delta, Contents Under Pressure, shaping ideas, and in turn, brought new methods and becomes a powerful medium ference in Buchman Hall, FOSTER, Woolsocks, The shaping how we as a society theories, suggesting instead to transmit ideas and that hosted by the office of Student Sou'wester, and a number of up understand language. that this period was a "con- language becomes the vehicle Activities. A group of around and coming groups (such as a In the context of the cur- tinuation of traditional schol- of those ideas. thirty student leaders joined new dance group) as well as mem- rent social environment, in- arship." Professor Boswell followed together to attend a series of bers of the various sororities and cluding the aftermath of the In order to shape our un- this discussion with his pre- information sessions aimed at fraternities on campus. providing students with the The Conference began with a September 1 1 th attacks and derstanding of criticism to- sentation, entitled "A Return the upcoming presidential day, Bigelow stated that it is to Truth: or, What Happens necessary tools and skills for continental breakfast before a election, Professor Marshall important to look at the his- When the Hermeneutics of holding such positions on Cam- brief introduction from commented that "issues of tory of scholarship. Inspired Suspicion Fall in the Wrong pus. Among those groups rep- Cynthia Polk-Johnson, the di- resented at the conference how we frame truth and cer- by the work of the German Forum, continued on Page 4 Leadership, continued on Page 4 _ ~I~ _II_~ OPINION Wednesday, September 15. 2004

ASSOCIATE EDITOR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR law has been in effect for the erably Ellen Moore Leah Kaye easier to carry these last ten years and no hunter NEWS EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR guns across state lines. These 0 Michelle Hope Colin Strickland can say the ban has taken his military weapons have no le- THE SOU'WESTER OPINION EDITOR THE RHODE'STER EDITOR guns away. Hunters do not gitimate use other than to kill founded 1848 Jeff Knowles Caroline Bishop need an AK-47, an Uzi, or Tec- large numbers of people FORUM EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR 9 to enjoy their pastime. The swiftly and effectively. Law Jeff Knowles Kristyn Parker aw in no way denies the enforcement officials want EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Frances Rabalais people of their second amend- the ban to continue because COPY AND LAYOUT EDITOR ment rights which states that they are always outgunned Katherine Watkins a militia can defend itself. when criminals are armed EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Until now at least, there has with these semiautomatic Ford Porter been a line between military weapons. The firepower of Layout designed by Amber Shaw and Frances Robalais and civilian guns. Like other these weapons has the rights, there are limits to strength to penetrate body what is reasonable. For ex- armor worn by law enforce- Member of the Associated College Press (ACP) ample, the right to bear arms ment officials. It also lessens does not apply to missiles or the need for them to carry CASEY PERKINS tanks. their own assault weapons. Lifting the ban allows In the words of President these guns to flood the streets Bush, there is no reason for more easily and become even such weapons to be on the Gun lovers, criminals celebrate more dangerous with large- streets. While swearing to capacity magazines. Some protect Americans, it is his Last Monday, September dent Bush until after the ban peatedly shown public support states have their own laws empty rhetoric and inaction 13th, the ten-year-old Federal expires. Bush, who has built of the ban to be between 66 prohibiting the use of these that once again compromises Violent Crime Control and Law his entire campaign on his and 80 percent. Even in Texas, weapons. But lifting the fed- the safety of the American Enforcement Act of 1994, leadership in the war against where more than half the eral Law will make it consid- people. which prohibits the "manufac- terror, has chosen to ignore a population owns a gun, a sum- ture, transfer, and posses- piece of legislation that is vi- mer poll showed 80 percent of sion" of nineteen types of tal to homeland security and Texans wanting the ban to con- semi-automatic guns known as fighting domestic terrorism. tinue. The surveys also consis- assault weapons expired. For Recent reports have shown tently show more than half of the last ten years, the assault that Al-Qaeda manuals cap- gun owners across the country, weapons ban has been a nui- tured in Afghanistan urged its and a third of NRA members THE sance to criminals, gun lobby- members to obtain high-pow- want an extension on the ban. ists and irresponsible gun ered guns in the United A study by the Bureau of Al- dealers. The ban on these States. Of course, the will of cohol, Tobacco, and Firearms military-style weapons began the people and doing the right found a 66 percent drop in the under President Ford and was thing always takes second pri- use of assault weapons in crimi- supported by Presidents ority to winning elections. nal activity compared to the W RLD Carter, Reagan, and Clinton. The NRA is opposed to just previous five years. As a presidential candi- about any restrictions on gun Why is public support so date four years ago, in an ef- ownership and has flexed its strong? It's common sense. fort to appeal to moderates, political muscle in recent elec- There is no legitimate reason George Bush expressed his tions. The gun lobby has done for law-abiding citizens to own ISYOUR support for the ban and prom- an incredible job of attacking these weapons. Criminals, on ised to renew it if Congress and defeating candidates who the other hand, become sub- presented him a bill. Despite do not vote its way. Gun rights stantially more dangerous with his promises, President Bush groups have given more than easier access to these weap- has made no effort to push $17 million in campaign contri- ons. Increasing the availability CAMPUS. lawmakers to extend the law. butions in the last 15 years. of these weapons makes it Why is this so? Because Bush, Gun control groups have spent easier for them to flood the like many other politicians, is a mere $1.7 million. Gun rights streets. Assault weapons have MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 4:30 P.M. feeling the heat from the Na- activists have claimed that the absolutely no role in recreation CLOUGHHALL ORGILL ROOM tional Rifle Association, which law did not work because it was or hunting. Nobody needs 30 Start building your resum6 with a paidWaltDisney World@ College Programinternship featuring opportunities V to network with Disneyleaders V earn college credit V live has pushed for the end of the full of loopholes. 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THESOU'WESTER WPInP'4Ri- S~Pntpmhpr 15. 2(04 ~II ' OPINION walk around the giant Wal- one dresser. Yes, it did take TIFFANY WILDING Mart- I'm supposed to spend the physical plant a whop- four years of my life here? I ping two weeks to furnish us think it's safe to say that the with another dresser, but we past three weeks that I have got by and we are still get- Making Rhodes home spent in Memphis have been ting by (barely) with one somewhat fabulous compara- closet. Getting past the in- Attention transfer students, and I've already wiped out ference. I'll also tell you it's tively. conveniences of college, we today we will be evaluating just while walking to class, missed located in the middle of no- I live with another transfer both love Rhodes. She loves how well you are fitting in at my 8 o'clock because I wiped where, a 35-minute drive to student who went to a big name it for its smallness and I love Rhodes. Please take the How out, and have seen so many the nearest Dairy Queen and state school for her freshman it for its atmosphere. Not Rhodes Are You? quiz, and sub- Dave Matthews posters that an hour drive to the nearest year. I think I should mention knowing your way around mit your scores by Monday. I'm starting to think he's sexy city. What the town does it's one of the biggest party isn't as bad when you are with Can someone please answer (for an old bald man). Yes, have, however, is a Super Wal- schools in the nation. While she someone else who is just as three questions for me: 1) Who Rhodes has been quite an ex- Mart, open 24 hours a day. It's was partying at the bars, and lost. Needless to say, we are is this Bill Lewis kid? 2) Why perience thus far. actually the second biggest the football games, I was hang- both learning just how Rhodes can't I ever find my way out of Whenever I am introduced Wal-Mart in the country, or so ing out at the fraternities eat- we really are. Missing the Williford? 3) Why isn't Blount to another Rhodes student for I was told on an orientation ing Jell-O and drinking punch. Habitat of Humanity meeting Auditorium in Blount? The fact the first time, the phrase tour of the campus. It's per- Somehow our roommate evolu- because we couldn't find that other transfer students "she's a transfer student" al- fect for all late-night trips, tions matched and they stuck Blount Auditorium set us back and I can't answer these ways accompanies my intro- especially when some kid us both in Neely with a friendly a few points, but we are simple questions clearly ductions. This, of course, is broke your aviator sunglasses ghost and easy access to the slowly gaining. You very shows that recent transfers followed by the question and you just have to have an- Rat. The downside of missing Rhodes kids better watch out; aren't that Rhodes yet. "Why did you transfer?" I other pair. What is there to do the housing selection lottery is give us until the end of this Yes, I'll admit it, I'm a won't mention the name of off campus in this small col- that the two of us are stuck liv- semester and we will be tell- transfer student. I've been on my former school, but I will lege town? Expend your Friday ing in a single sized room ing you the answers to the campus for three weeks now, tell you it's in our SCAC con- night energies cow tipping or equipped with one closet and How Rhodes Are You? quiz. THIS IS

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w THESOU'WESTER Wpprlnp'ni 'Pnt~rmhPr 15 2flfl NEVS Wednesdni i SenfombI er 15 2004Y Forum, continued from Page 1 "post-hagiographic model" ture. Indeed, though gener- others, the process of allowing oth- uses as a guide for when to unlock Hands?" In his talk, Boswell would demonstrate a fluidity ally thought of in historic ers to take on authority; encourag- rooms and for fire safety require- called for the literary commu- of the social realm. She con- terms given the way that lit- ing teamwork, the process of col- ments. nity to preserve the power cluded that the future of erary criticism is used to in- lective vision; then the ability to Perhaps one of the most im- and meaning of words by be- criticism lives in the Ameri- vestigate and explore modes embrace change; the willingness to portant aspects of planning a cam- coming the "guardians of our can magazine and journal cul- of past thinking, literary take risks; having a strong and clear pus event is publicity. This is where language." He argued that ture, as well as the Internet. criticism has a vital role in vision; always using multiple op- Daney Kepple, director of Commu- public discourse is no longer These progressive methods the present day lives of ev- tions in thinking, embracing flex- nications, and her talk on the ser- related to the current state of research have become the ery day people. It is not just ibility and compromise; intelli- vices that the Communications de- of social realities, and that mediums for expanding ac- for scholars and students but gence, thinking through risks and partment offers, came in. Ms. words are becoming less and cess to ideas, and Petty en- should be used as a way to consequences; and finally, passion. Kepple gave a brief overview of the less descriptive of how things couraged the use of these sharpen and hone those skills These characteristics, suggests services provided by the communi- really are. He claimed that methods of research. that enable the search for Dean Stackman, are essential to cations department including main- language has become "sur- Professor Uselmann con- truth and justice not just in good leadership, the benefits of tenance of the website, the put- real" and "stupefying," spe- cluded the presentations with society but in people's lives. which complement leader, organi- ting together of "Inside Rhodes" cifically in relation to politi- her project, entitled "The zation and institution. and writing various press releases. cal discourse and the ways in Limits of Politics." In this The conference sessions began In particular, Ms. Kepple stressed which politicians manipulate presentation, Uselmann dis- Leadership, continued from Page 1 shortly after. The first section ran the fact that it is College policy and language. cussed both the politics of for 90 minutes and offered a total no member of the Rhodes Commu- According to Boswell, the the literary profession, as rector of Student Activities, who of four sessions each lasting be- nity contact the press or media debate on the meaning of the well as the role of literary introduced a welcome from Dean tween 15 and 30 minutes. Students without first going through the word "is" during former criticism in broader society. Stackman. Dean Stackman joined divided into small groups of around Communications Department. The President Clinton's impeach- She called for literary criti- Rhodes College at the beginning of eight students and attended the ses- Communications Department ment hearings is evidence cism and literature itself to the school year as the Dean of Stu- sions in the order that they indi- should be contacted with informa- enough that language has lost be renewed as valuable par- dentActivities after 22 years in the vidually desired. The sessions were tion to go on the Rhodes Website, something in the midst of ticipants in the social world. field of education. AParks and Rec- titled "Using Space on Campus", and if assistance is required with social discourse. In response The "social utility" of criti- reation Major at the University of "Campus Safety", "Communica- contacting the Media, putting to- to the current state of lan- cism, as she named it, can Missouri, Dean Stackman under- tion Services", and "Student Group gether information pamphlets or guage, Boswell asserted that only be enhanced when liter- went a change of careers when he Space and Resources". flyers. scholars should reaffirm their ary critique becomes a part began working in the realm of stu- Lori White, the Rhodes Confer- Rhodes Student Government "commitment to clarity" of society, rather than a dent activities, returning to college ence and Event Services Manager, President, Logan Wheeler also con- through their study of litera- separate group. As a medi- to obtain first a Masters in Educa- conducted the thirty minute session ducted a session, meeting with stu- ture. evalist, Uselmann referred to tion from the University of West on Using Space on Campus. She dent leaders to discuss space needs. Professor Petty offered the issue of contemporary Virginia; he later went on to obtain addressed issues such as how to It was based on hopes that it could her insight in a presentation relevance for the literature in his PhD from Boston University. reserve a room on campus, the im- be arranged for more space to be entitled "Moving Beyond her research. Referencing Over the years Dean Stackman portance of filing the necessary allocated to Student Groups. It Hagiography: Gender Criti- the works of literary critics has worked at Glenville State Col- forms correctly and promptly, how comes on the realization that asyet cism in the Twenty-first Cen- like Matthew Arnold, she ad- lege in West Virginia, Temple Uni- to deal with furniture and equip- there are no plans for Burrow Build- tury." In her discussion she dressed the relationship be- versity in Philadelphia, University ment needs, and how to obtain in- ing. RSG is hoping to campaign for defined her use of the word tween a text and its social of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, at formation about how to operate the use of some of this space for "hagiography" to mean "any context, concluding that a Tufts University in Boston as direc- smart classrooms on campus. The Student groups. sort of idealizing or signify- text transcends history, and tor of the student union and stu- focus here was on what space on The conference then took a ing narrative." Her use of that critique itself must see dent activities, and finally as the campus is available for student use, thirty minute break for Lunch, be- this term was in reference to a distinction between its text Associate Dean of Student Activi- whether it be for meetings, events fore resuming for the second ses- writing feminist criticism and its context. Like the ties at Oberlin University in Ohio. or functions. sion. Lasting just one hour this while avoiding the idealizing other panelists, Uselmann Dean Stackman referred to the num- Closely related to this was a time, the section included three of authors or ideas. In her stressed the importance of ber of organizations to which he has session provided by Ralph Hatley, sessions. Dane Wendell, RSG Trea- research of gender studies language as the medium been an advisor including a num- the director of Campus Safety. surer and President of Allocations and 19 th century literature, through which knowledge ber of Greek organizations, the Mr. Hatley stressed the impor- Board, led a session with Wanda she found that "separate emerges. young Democrats, the young Repub- tance of keeping Campus Safety Jones, the Rhodes Director of Ac- spheres of ideology" exist in In the question and an- licans, and Cheerleaders. This he informed, especially if the event counting and Payroll. which men and women have swer session that followed believes will help him develop and planned involves the presence of The session outlined ways to natural spheres of influence. the presentations, the pan- support the student activities at alcohol or a cash box. These appeal for funds from the alloca- She argued that this separa- elists concluded that critical Rhodes enthusiastically. events require that there be an tions board as well as ways to ac- tion creates a tendency to theory is still "alive and kick- In mentioning the numerous armed officer present. He also cess funds that have already been generalize or idealize each ing," and that the literary student leaders that have touched added that this may cost the-or- allocated. Funds can be obtained sphere, but that this practice profession must reaffirm its his life in this time, Dean Stackman ganization extra, as would hav- through the bursar's office by fill- should be avoided in criti- commitment to preserving referred to the nine characteristics ing an event that requires the ing out a requisition form. Cash cism. language and influencing so- that he sees as essential for good presence of campus safety offic- advances can also be given up to Furthermore, Petty argued cial discourse. Thus it be- leadership. The first of these is ers after hours. Also important $100 if signed by the President of that literary criticism should comes apparent just how im- motivation, the process of facili- here is the use of the room res- the organization, as can reimburse- escape these separate sphere portant literary criticism is tating, delegating and directing; ervation request forms since ment checks, as long as receipts then there is the ability to empower these are what paradigms altogether, and a to the present and the fu- campus safety Leadership, continued on Page 5

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9/7 10:00 a.m. Memphis Fire Department on campus to inspect all fraternity houses. leadership classes for adults 11:40 a.m. Refectory; student backpack and text books are stolen, report filed, MPD noti- fied. 9:30 p.m. Fire drills conducted in Williford, By Ellen Moore Dr. Deborah Pittman, pro- Dean Llewellyn is confi- Trezevant, Voorhies and Townsend by Cam- fessor of Economics and Busi- dent the executives will find pus Safety. ness Administration, will the classes enriching be- Traditionally, the Meeman oversee the program as in- cause they provide one with Center 9/8 9:30 p.m. Fire drills in East Village, Robb, White, has offered classes stitute administrator. The the opportunity to have "his Ellett and Bellingrath. spanning a wide range of top- institute will also feature a or her own education ics to adults wishing to con- business facilitator who will expanded...with the use of tinue 9/9 1:46 a.m. Mallory gym; one car accident, involving their education without further connect classic litera- literature that speaks to hu- ture corporate theory. a Rhodes student. Student was not injured, the hassle of completing pa- man values". He believes the report filed. pers and tests. The continu- Steven Priddy, a retired em- end result is an executive ing adult education program ployee of Fed Ex's human re- who "is more aware of the 9/10 NOTHING UNUSUAL REPORTED. has been a part of Rhodes sources department, will oc- human condition." College for decades. cupy this position. Thus, through insight into One section of adult The Institute for Execu- classical literature, the IEL classes offered this fall cen- tive Leadership meets once participant will gain knowl- ters STATS: around the demands and a month, beginning in Sep- edge that will both assist and needs a corporate environ- tember, ACCESSES: 80 VISITORS: 1,638 and runs until the enrich his/her job in the cor- ment places next porate sphere. CITATIONS: 95 PROPPED DOORS: 20 on those in lead- May. Rhodes professors ESCORTS: 24 JUMP: 4 ership positions. Rather than from the English, Interna- BOOT: 0 TOW: 0 seeking advice solely from tional Studies, Religious texts within the corporate Studies, Greek and Roman Coming soon sphere, the Institute for Ex- Studies, and Political Science ecutive Leadership proposes departments will all lead Leadership, continued from Page 4 to campus ... communication skills, organiza- business executives look for classes featuring classical are provided. Ms. Jones also tional skills, planning skills, and answers to corporate prob- literature during the semes- noted the importance of filing managing skills; time manage- lems in classic literature. ter. Some classical authors Thursday, the necessary paperwork through ment; the ability to envision and included on the syllabus are the office of student activities set goals, and the development Arthur Miller, Abraham Lin- September 16, and reminded students of the of decision making skills. coln, Herman Melville, and importance of filing tax forms Overall, many student lead- Want to write Charles Dickens. Dean 2004. Sexual alongside these. ers, old and new alike, came for Llewellyn explains that clas- Assault Prevention Marianne Luther, the Assis- away feeling more informed news The sical texts were chosen "that tant Director of Residence Life about the ways that the college Sou'wester? have a currency or resonance Lecture. conducted a session on Program- can help them conduct and de- with contemporary human is- 7 p.m. BLount ming. The key concept here velop their office, and about Develop your sues." was to come up with ideas about the ways that their office can One session, led by Auditorium. how to overcome obstacles and to help develop their own ambi- writing skills and Rhodes English professor, Dr. get students thinking about their tions. In Dean Stackman's Cynthia Marshall, will con- objectives and guidelines. opening remarks he referred strengthen your nect Shakespeare's Henry V Wednesday, A final session was offered by repeatedly to the concept of resume. Email to modern day issues in the Amy Oakes, the new Assistant Di- "stretch yourself, stretch your workplace. Her main goal is September 22, rector of Career Services, on how organization." It seems then the News Editor to draw upon differences be- 2004. An Audience student leadership positions can be that the key to being a good tween the medieval world of used to gain advantage in future leader is a determination and a Michelle Hope at Shakespeare and today's so- with Poet Laureate job searches and careers. The ses- willingness to go on despite ad- ciety. sion outlined 11 skills that are de- versity or obstacle. Indeed, as HOPMR Dr. Marshall believes the Billy Collins veloped as a result of student Lead- Dean Stackman commented, IEL participants "can benefit 8 p.m. BCLC ership activities including, being a student leaders need to "go @rhodes. edu for from consideration of team player; the development of through that fear [because] Shakespeare's dynamic lan- Ballroom. excellent writing skills, analytical that's when you'll learn, [that's] details. guage and his complex rep- skills, critical thinking skills, when you'll grow as a leader." resentation of power poli- tics." THESOU'WESTER G

A Wedn'sdav. September 15; 2004 4 ART REVIEW Curator Keren Kroul's Identity Crisis -By Zach Harris rl i Laki Though Memphis is not con- a theoretical paradigm within to Hampton's pieces suggest that sidered a part of the Art World's engage the objects in the space. identity is somehow manufac- upper echelon, some exciting However, this does not confine tured, a product of technology and courageous sensorial events meaning to the notion of iden- in the Huxley-ian sense. Works, are taking place in this blue be- tity-construction, but encour- such as "Capacity Factor A" and loved city. Afew of these events ages readings of the works to "Reference Man," find their have been hosted by Delta coincide with the recommended genesis in drawings that evolve Axis@Marshall Arts, a stone's perspective. The responsibility into electronically enlarged toss from the original Sun Stu- of the viewer is to buoy inter- paintings printed as vinyl decals dios on Union Ave. At this non- pretations regarding identity, yet on acrylic panels. Set as a cen- profit space, local artists are not ignore the success or failure terpiece, "Reference Man" dis- invited to curate thematic of a piece in its adoption of a plays a multi-colored bio- shows that exhibit the work of conjectural framework. Identity morphic humanoid that seems established and nouveau con- Crisis, then, procures a kind of to be covering its ears, recall- temporary artists. The most perceptual prototype, and does ing Munch's "Scream" paint- recent show is Identity Crisis not legislate a law of seeing. ings. "Reference Man" is the organized by Keren Kroul. A total of seven artists are progeny of the micro-fiber, Identity Crisis is emblematic featured in Identity Crisis: Anne DNA-like images of the flank- of an intellectual trend that has Gaines, Brad Hampton, Carole ing works. dominated the art world since Loeffler, William O'Brien, Megan On what seems like the the late-sixties: that viewers Read, Kamilla Talbot, and other end of the identity spec- and artists should, loosely Courtney Ulrich. These artists trum, O'Brien's "Drawing Instal- speaking, address the construc- represent a slew of mediums and lation," a work composed of tion of identity and how it is approaches; however, the dis- vignettes, considers how ideas shaped or suggested by a visual parity does not seem to ruffle of sexuality, abuse, and suscep- language. This claim is not pe- the continuity of the show (pro- tibility are delivered through jorative, but a notice of a popu- vided the notional guidelines) the media and passed on as cul- lar and perhaps necessary strain but rather participate in an pe- tural inheritance. of thought within the present culiar dialogue. The strongest In contrast, weaker works culture of art-viewing. The title works in the show belong to Brad such as that of Courtney Ulrich of the show, therefore, proposes Hampton and William O'Brien. do a fantastic job of address- ing an important concept in IDENTITY identity-construction, the rela- CRISIS tion of flesh to the world. How- Guest ever, her photographs and video curator of smearing lard on her body Keren Kroul ultimately proffer an out- displays the dated, redundant body politics work of seven artists, that had its time in the late '60s including and early '70s. Overall, keep a Carole look-out for shows at Marshall Loeffler are often engaging (right), at Arts. They Marshall and just plain fun. Identity Cri- Arts. sis runs until October 23.

Student gamers turned away from network gaming find alternativesfor continuingcommunity By Jon Willett screens so comically large as to For me, gaming at Rhodes all staples of college living. I, here for updates on that. I'll The way I see it, there are be gratuitous. Some of you will has been a blast. The best and for one, would like to see a res- say it again: this article is here two types of students at understand the above refer- brightest have been shamed by urrection of such tournaments, for you. Let me know what you, Rhodes: those who, when en- ence, some won't. For those of me in Halo, and, in turn, I have be they campus-wide or the gamers, want; it can be tering a 'smart' classroom such you in the latter group, skip this lost my dignity more than once through individual residence pointed in any direction you as FJ A or B, are impressed by article, no hard feelings. to the likes of Princess Peach in halls (here's a toss to all the would like to see it go: Catch me the fusion of education and Gamers are born, not made; no just about every iteration of RAs out there, it's a great way by email at [email protected], technology, and those who, in- doubt your GPA will be better Nintendo sports games available. to get some hall activities go- and let's get this year started cluding yours truly, nearly wet than mine, and your tan far In years past, Rhodes has ing). So far this year, the net- off right. If you fancy a tough themselves at the prospect of deeper. However, for those played host to fantastic tour- work has been preventing some Halo match, I'm around. If running an 8-man Halo Capture readers still with me, press on, naments of StarCraft, Halo, of the action, but that is being you're looking for a cakewalk, the Flag game on projection this article was written for you. NCAA Football, and many more, looked into as well. Check back call Logan Wheeler.; THESOU'WESTER PEE WtrlnrzclnII G'nt~mh,r i'j 2flfl WednesrL- -:7-n S - nI- r 1 SCENE El Porton serves up the fastest full Dinner meal in midtown Memphis By Patrick Hoover This week, Patrick Hoover reviews El Porton. Almost everyone reknowned midtown restaurant El Porton, at Rhodes has either been there and Andrew O'Brien reviews the current or at least heard of it. But for movie upset, Paparazzi. M ovie those that need some help, it is at the corner of Poplar and Paparazzi fails to be a truly bad film yet remains far from being good Highland in the little shopping On another note, those make the point clear enough, he center behind the big record people from Texas, and I know also rapes a girl in an unrelated store. For those that are not there are many, might not enjoy scene), but are we really supposed Spanish majors out there, this this one quite as much because to cheer on our hero as he lies to one is a Mexican restaurant. So it is not really the most authen- both police and family and beats naturally, if you do not like tic food in the world. Most col- paparazzi to death? Frankly, it's Mexican food you might want lege students will agree, Hollywood's most self-indulgent to steer clear of it. But El though, that the time saved movie since Beethoven's 2nd. Porton isn't your typical Mexi- eating a 15 minute sit down Watching the movie, I was can eatery. With somewhat meal for a mere $5.50 is why overcome with a sudden over- Americanized menu items, El this restaurant stays open any- whelming depression as I thought Porton might just remind you way. The chicken and beef about all the time and money that of that little Mexican place you nachos are always favorites went into this. This thing went remember from back home. that are difficult to mess up. through rewrites. People re- You can also enjoy some of the Or if you want the traditional, hearsed these lines. Actors ex- finest tequilas in the world, for there is always a taco served citedly called up their friends those who are of age, but un- with rice and beans. Everyone and family when they heard fortunately they can get a little should enjoy the free chips and they'd gotten the role of expensive; however, as the title salsa, but if you aren't a big Paparazzo #6, hoping this was suggests, you won't have much salsa fan, the queso dip is very "ONE GOOD SHOT DESERVES ANOTHER ...... y - """...""y their big break. Helicopters time to spend drinking anyway good. With traditional dessert Daniel Baldwin plays a paparazzo in Paul Abascal's new film Paparazzi. were brought in to film aerial because within mere minutes items such as flan, El Porton is By Andrew O'Brien to echo the death of Princess shots. Perhaps, the director had of ordering your meal, no mat- like a little slice of Mexico, ex- Imagine my disappointment Diana, while hounding Laramie to convince a committee of hard- ter the number in your party, cept with food that will actu- when I settled into my seat at a during a high speed chase, the nosed, tight-fisted studio execu- the food is sitting in front of ally fill you up and water that screening of Paparazzi and found paparazzi cause a car wreck that tives that this is a story that you, piping hot. won't make you sick. myself watching a movie that just severely injures Bo and his wife and needs to be told. One day, wasn't bad enough. Here I had thrusts beloved son Zach into a people will own this on DVD, gotten all excited about a really coma. O fate! Hell hath no fury show it to their children, and The alumnae advisers for the good bad movie, and the movie like a PO'ed celebrity. With a base- their children's children. Some- Kappa Omicron chapter of turns out to be just mediocre. It's ball bat (no, really). Mad as hell one is writing a review of this at not as bad as it should have been, about the paparazzi bugging him 1:34 AM. The movie's multimil- Alpha Omicron Pi would like to which is the real disappointment and turning his son into rub-his- lion-dollar budget could have congratulate Kappa Omicron's here. Oh, there's some pretty bad nose-cute vegetable, Bo decides been entirely donated to charity newest dialogue here and there (Tom to exact revenge on his tormen- and the world would be a much, members! Welcome to Sizemore, as super evil paparazzo tors. Unfortunately, the movie much better place. Help! the family, ladies! We are sneering, "I'm gonna destroy your lacks a nice, menacing, low-angle So what do we have? It's bad proud and honored to call you life!"), and by the end of the shot of Hauser, vowing, with a but not bad enough. It's certainly movie, the whole theater was in twisted grin, 'This time, it's per- funnier than most of the comedies an uproar at how bad the movie sonal." Long story short, our hero out there right now, and the fact had gotten. But it just lacks that basically kills a bucket o' that the movie actually takes it- special little something that would paparazzi, lying and beating his self kind of seriously does give it a How to Reach Our Authors and Us put it in the company of the truly way into sweet, sweet vengeance. guileless charm. But on the grand As the official student newspaper of Rhodes College, The Sou'wester is produced entirely by the stu- dents on staff. It functions independently of faculty and administration. The newspaper is published God-awful. All fora good cause, of course. Yay scale of things, the plight of ce- weekly throughout the fall and spring semesters, except during exam periods and breaks.

Cole Hauser stars as Bo celebrities! As a polemic, the lebrities confronted by paparazzi, Staff meetings are open to the Rhodescommunity and convene in the second floor of BriggsStudent Laramie, your everyman celebrity movie is truly lame, and as a re- those minions of hell, doesn't re- Center every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. The Sou'wester is a member of the Student Publications Board, a six-publication consortium that includes the editors of all student publications, class representatives, that all of us who are making mil- venge movie, you should watch a ally get me going, and honestly, and at-large representatives from the student body. lions by starring in movies called Death Wish movie. The movie should it? Of the humanitarian All staff editorials published in The Sou'wester represent the majority opinion of the Editorial Board Adrenaline Force 2 (no, really) can wasn't tongue in cheek enough crises in the world, I just don't composed of section editors and executive editors. Opinions expressed in The Rhode'ster, opinion col- umns,and letters-to-the-editor do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Sou'wester Editorial Board. identify with. Once he gets fa- .to get away with it. The think this one really ranks so high. Letters-to-the-editor are encouraged; all letters must be signed and will be edited for clarity. mous, though, our hapless It-Boy paparazzi bug our hero by tak- Besides, the movie might just en- REACHING THE SOU'WESTER Phone: (901) 843-3402 Address: RhodesBox 3010 becomes the target of some un- ing his picture so he should...kill courage those nasty photogra- Fax: (901) 843-3409 The Sou'wester wanted paparazzi. It gets so bad them all? Uhhhh... Okay, Tom phers, and I think our poor celeb- E-mail: sou'[email protected] 2000 North Parkway Memphis, TN 38112-1690 that, in a scene cheaply designed Sizemore is just plain mean (to rities have suffered enough.

THESOU'WESTER Wednesda. Sentember 15. 2004 SPiORTS : NFL coverage: Washington Field Hockey drops in new era with same Gibbs two close games By Edward Lane With the victory, Gibbs Although Washington did By Tiffany Wilding first half. Rhodes shut down and his team sent a message have one fumble on a play Wittenberg's offense in the sec- The return of to the rest of the NFC East, in which center Lennie Two heart-breaking loses this ond half, but couldn't penetrate to the Washington Redskins as well as the NFL, that Friedman inadvertently weekend left the Rhodes field for a goal. "Although we didn't it was ignited a fire in Washington Washington is not the stepped back on quarterback hockey team tied for first-place win the Wittenberg game, were com- D.C. back in January, send- cakewalk that they have Mark Brunell's foot-a standing in the SCAC conference. good to see that we of the top ing the football faithful into been the past few seasons. fumble which Tampa Bay With a win over Transylvania petitive against one Assistant an immediate burst of ex- Using Portis's 29 carries cornerback Rhonde Barber University (1-0) in double over- NCAC teams," said citement. for 148 yards to grind away scooped and ran nine yards time and losses against Coach Jane Wells. Wittenberg the NCAA field The validation of that at a revamped Tampa Bay for a -the unit Wittenberg (0-1) and Bellarmine has qualified for for the past hype began Sunday, Septem- defense, which lost star de- played well as a whole, giv- University (1-2), Rhodes now hockey tournament ber 12, as those Redskins fensive tackle Warren Sapp ing Brunell adequate time in shares its conference lead with 2 years. NCAC pre-season poles defeated the Tampa Bay Buc- (Oakland) and John Lynch which to complete passes. DePauw University. Lynx week- put Wittenberg second only to for season pre- caneers 16-10 at an electric (Denver) through free They also opened holes for end goals were scored by Wooster College FedEx Field filled with over agency. Portis, and fellow running Katharine Etchen ('05) and Chris- dictions. 90,000 Redskin faithful in The win gave the Hall-of- back . tina Mueller ('06). With Rhodes leading Landover, Maryland. Fame coach his 125th victory Sure Joe Gibbs was op- The highlight of the weekend Bellarmine 1-0 at halftime, Behind a 64-yard TD run in the regular season, and posed by a Tampa Bay squad was the first of three games Sunday's game proved disap- and fans. by another new Redskin- his 141st overall. which underwent a bevy of against former SCAC opponent pointing for players Clinton Portis- The physical attack dis- offensive and defensive Transylvania. Alice Cowley ('06), Etchen again connected with the minutes into Washington used traditional played by the Redskins Sun- player changes in the off- Rhodes goalkeeper, held onto a ball for a goal 12 Joe Gibbs football of a day was something which, season, but for a franchise shutout with a score of 0-0 at the the first half, but Bellarmine goals in the grinding running game and they lacked the past two which experienced two end of regulation play. Continu- fired back with two aggressive defense to thwart seasons, particularly offen- sloppy seasons under ing into double overtime, the second half to finish out the the 2002 NFL champion Buc- sively, under the pass-ori- Spurrier, the change is al- game winning goal was scored by game ahead. caneers. ented attack of former ready evident. a deflection from Mueller with 'The two losses were disap- Said a tired, demure coach Steve Spurrier. If anybody wishes to an assist from Elizabeth Erny. pointing, but they were good Gibbs in his post game news This team though, has doubt Joe Gibbs, they bet- The second of the three preparation for next weekend's conference, "I don't know been geared around aggres- ter remain quiet for now, games was played on turf at the opening conference games," when we've fought any sive offensive-line play by because his team demon- University of Louisville's Trager Wells commented, after the con- harder. It was a hard fought , current offen- strated the renowned disci- Stadium. Wittenberg, unde- clusion of the weekend. Rhodes game, and I give a big sive-line coach and the man pline, poise, and skill which feated after 3 season games, had gears up for opening conference thumbs up to Tampa Bay. I who ran the blocking he successfully trademarked a solid defense that brought play this weekend with Centre think both teams laid it out schemes for Gibbs's three in his three National Foot- them to victory. Caroline Mason College on Friday and DePauw there as best they could. It Super Bowl championships in ball League championship ('08) scored the game winning University on Sunday. Both was physical." the 1980's. seasons. goal with 12:27 remaining in the games will be played away. Cross Country defeats Division I runners at Vandy

By Todd Ridley Knight, a former Lynx runner for the Lynx, taking 25th and team, primarily consisting of 29th place and a time of 20:29. (and eternal team nemesis), to 28th in 27:12 and 27:29, re- freshmen and sophomores, ran Nici Thomas and Courtney The Lynx harriers traveled finish in 17th place. The 34 spectively. Rhodes' next three an excellent team race. Nicole Cockerell closed the team's to Nashville this past weekend second improvement from last runners finished in a tight pack, Goette and Lizzie Phillips led scoring by placing 35th and to compete at Vanderbilt year indicates that Strickland led by John Harrison's 34th the team, finishing 13th and 38th in 20:56 and 21:11, re- University's Commodore Clas- has recovered from a spring place finish in 27:44. Heath 14th in 19:55 and 19:58, re- spectively. Hailey Fitzgerald sic. Rhodes, the only Division injury and is ready to challenge Henderson and Scott Barrows spectively. Goette and Phillips ('08) and Katie Selby ('08) III team competing, finished for the regional title. placed 37th and 38th in 27:47 had strong races, as both broke rounded out the Lynx top fourth out of nine schools. Adapting well to college and 27:49, respectively. The twenty minutes for the 2nd seven, placing 48th and 49th in On the men's side, Colin competition, Nick Lewis ('08) top seven Lynx runners broke straight meet, and Phillips' 21:39 and 21:40. Strickland continued to lead finished close behind Strickland 28 minutes at Vanderbilt, com- time marked nearly a three Both teams have next week- the team posting a personal to capture 21st place with a pared to just the top 2 in 2003. minute improvement from her end off as they prepare to course record of 26:45on the time of 26:51. Senior co-cap- The Rhodes women com- 2003 race at Vanderbilt. Last travel to Louisville on Septem- challenging 8,000 meter tains and roommates peted in the 5000 meter race week's team leader, Jennifer ber 28th. The only home meet course. With a strong finishing extraordinaire Matt Wood and. where they also finished fourth Emo, suffered a calf injury, but will be the next weekend on kick, Strickland edged out John Matthew Sauter finished next out of nine schools. The young managed to finish strongly for October 2nd at Shelby Farms.

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