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VOLUME XXV· NUMBER 20 FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2002 CONNECl1CUT COLUJ'GO, NOW LONDON, CT INSIDE: Students Suspended, Campus Reacts

By S.RAII GIUlEN tbeir game against Wesleyan, sporting event... Inappropriate, the field and antagonized students left the game voluntarily, "At first I was psyched to have NEWS EmTOR degrading, and misogynistic Wesleyan's goalie, prompting things had already gone too far. • the support," said Anna Hitchner, remarks were made directed Conn. head coach Anne Crosby to "The [Wesleyan] coaches-weie AODITIONAL REPoIITlNG By the team's captain. "It was nice to towards members of both the Conn ask them to leave. Following the very upset about it," said CrosN'i have people watching our game." and Wesleyan teams." 'They screamed at the refs ab~ut BEN MORSE, USMAN SIIEIKII, MATI' reprimand, they returned to Unfortunately, an initially Moving off the field as it began it. They screamed at me about it. PR&Sl'ON AND TIM STEVENS Harkness for a short time. benign situation degenerated into a to rain, the group continued to Later in the game, Debbie At the end of the game, they apolo- On Wednesday, April 3 a group commotion as the male students shout from windows of Harkness Lavigne, the assistant coach of the gized, and realized that I had jio of about 15 male freshmen, many began to shout at the opposing overlooking the green. One of the Conn team, asked the group to control over that. But, they wer of whom had spent the day cele- team. It was a scene that Catherine male students threw a ball onto the quiet down a second time. Though disappointed that the college diet NEWS brating a friend's 21st birthday, WoodBrooks, Dean of Student Life field, interrupting play while two one student responded by swearing not have support there to get th~ went to cheer on the Connecticut Dr. Jack Shaheen, author of "Reel described as "above and beyond the others were carded by the referees. at her, the group did eventually College Women's lacrosse team in 'rowdiness' usually expected at any Two of tbe students also returned to leave. However, by the point the continued on page 8 Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies A People," lectures in Olin . Dean WoodBrooks .' Leaves for Assumption

By SARAIl GREEN

N>'WS EOITOR

Catherine WoodBrooks, Dean of Student Life, will be leaving Connecticut College to become the A&E Vice President of Student Life at Assumption College in Worcester Xue Di gives a poetry reading in Massachusetts. honor of Asian-Pacific-American WoodBrooks joined Connecticut month. College 11 years ago, 'This is the longest I've ever been in any posi- tion," said WoodBrooks. "After a certain period of time, you know WoodBrooks, who ')(IS een with the college Coast Guard Academy students put on a dance exhibition as part of Eclipse Weekend festivities (Sultan). when it's time to move on." Come for JJ years, unll leate COntIat the end 0/ July, WoodBrooks and her husband the scbool J'e., Mark Brooks will have moved to Annual Eclipse Weekend a Success Massachusetts to begin a new chap- The position at Assumption will ter of their life together. be an adjunct position, just as By NATALIE BOU:H Accompanied by the Coast Guard Connecticut College's other multi- WoodBrooks had been thinking WoodBrooks' current job is here. As

STAFF WRITER Academy, Conn hosts this event cultural organizations was to pres- of changing schools for about two Vice President of Student Life, once a year to honor the college's ent a culturally aware environment years when a colleague called to WoodBrooks will have a broader A spring tradition at admitted minority students. These to prospective students while also inform her that the Assumption posi- scope of supervision and an opportu- Connecticut College, the annual students, along with many alumni educating them on the importance tion was opening up. nity to provide more leadership. SPORTS Eclipse Weekend, featnres many students of color, spent the week- of diversity. In order to do so, the "In life sometimes it's easy to Dean WoodBrooks looks forward to Men's tennis concentrates on wins, events in celebration of the diversi- end of April 12th though 15th college provided for the potential stay comfortable, but I'm not com- building bridges between academic ty the campus has to offer. becoming more culturally aware. students a fashion show in whicb fortable when things become routine and student affairs, but will miss despite losing record. Since its inception years his year's-weekend embodied clothing from a variety of different or when I heard myself saying working more directly with students. ago, Eclipse Weekend has drawn the theme, "Unity in traditions was modeled. 'Seven years ago we tried that and it "1 love what I do," said attention from all members of the Diversity ... Together we Stand." didn't work'-you need a fresh WoodBrooks. "Even during some of Connecticut College community. The hope of Unity House and continued on page 9 vision," explained WoodBrooks. the most challenging times, I bave "I've known for a couple of years I'd always looked forward to corning to be ready to move, but I'm not run- work. 1 intend to do it for the rest of SGAElections Delayed Due to Technical Problems ning from something. I'm going my working life." towards something I'm very excited WoodBrooks received a phone By USMAN SUEIKII the database a fcw days before the about." call from Assumption's President on election. She began interviewing for the Friday, April 5 offering her the job. AssocIATE NliWS l:DITOR 'There was a problem with the position in early February, having Before accepting, Deal' The Election Board of the database that started last Sunday. formally applied for it at the end of WoodBrooks conferred with her Student Government Association What was happening was that the January. WoodBrooks had been husband and negotiated the terms of announced last week tbat due to database was getting bombarded offered positions elsewhere, but the contract, which she described as technical issues, results of the first with lots of calls for transactions," withdrew her applications for those "very generous." She accepted tbe online SGA Executive Board elec- said Friscia. "In the process of me positions because, she said, they position over the weekend, tions have become invalid. Are-vote trying to correct that problem, the were not a good fit. The feeling she "I have a real loyalty to took place this week. SGA elections came up," got when visiting Assumption, how- Connecticut College," said "The Web Team experienced "The database had expanded and ever, was similar to the way she felt WoodBrooks. "It really hasn't hit me several major database problems and this is a common problem that hap- 11 years ago when considering yet." worked quickly to resolve them," pens with database servers some- Conn. Dean Hoffmann is putting read an email sent out by the CC times," said Khosa. ''They usually "I will miss Connecticut together an interview process and a Web Team. "The error that occurred have backups and they replace it." College," said WoodBrooks. "It's search committee composed of two caused the SGA Election results to When asked why this log was not going to be a difficult series of good- faculty members, four adrninistra- become corrupted. Because of this used instead of a re-vote, he said, byes." tors, and two or three students, error the Web Team has advised the "We lost part of the log." Frances Hoffmann, Dean of the Students interested in participating Election Board to re-run this elec- While all the election results College, called WoodBrooks' depar- must be able to conduct interviews tion." were stored on the same server, ture "bittersweet." over the summer, and should contact "I don't think you can blame the results for Young Alumni Trustee 'This is a wonderful opportunity Dean Hoffmann. Application screen- error on anyone because it's a tech- and Senior Speaker were not affect- for her," said Hoffman, who ing will begin May 10, and nical issue," said Aim Sinpeng, a ed. described WoodBrooks as "dedicat- Hoffmann hopes to have filled the Brian Se71drowski '04 uses a computer voting terminal ill Cro to participate in the SGAelec- "There were five different ballots position by the end of the summer. candidate for SGA PR Director. tions, which restarted after initial technical dijficulties (Schwartz). ed and engaged." The Election Board called a that I could have run," Friscia meeting with all Exec Board candi- explained. "It appears that if all five dates over the weekend to explain ballots were running, it still would what went wrong. According to a have only affected the SGA [elec- Preparing for Our Very Own Woodstock: Floralia 2002 number of candidates who were tion] because that was the only one present at the meeting, the two prob- that was setup incorrectly." By ANl)ltEA LoDICO the library green to start our day of

lems were that the amount of data "One of the big reasons what it STAFF WRITER peace, love, and music. After danc- being stored crashed the server and really comes down to is the encryp- ing the morning away to Sabor that the addition of a write-in candi- tion process. What happens is when Get those Iawnchairs and coolers Latino, the day is scheduled to take a date reset everyone else's votes to you place a vote, your vote gets ready kids; it is that time of year more mellow turn with The Itals, a zero. stored into two different tables and again. Conn's version of the outdoor reggae trio from Jamaica, Formed in However, Usman Khosa, chair of one table increases the candidates music festival gets underway next 1976, The Itals have performed all the Election Board, denied he ever vote count by one," Friscia contin- weekend, one full week earlier than over the world, and have toured made any such comments. ued. "The other tells the program usual, pushed back because of extensively throughout Canada and "I told them that the database that you voted and then uses the President Fainstein's inauguration. the US. The Itals take their name expauded and that was the problem. encryption format to tell me who The eclectic lineup for Floralia's from the patois word, "ital,' which Maybe they just reworded that into you voted for... those encryption mainstage promises to provide not means pure and natural. Carefully crashing the server. There was no codes were unable to be inserted for only a lovely soundtrack to the day's constructed harmonies give these server problem," explained Khosa. the SGA elections. That really is the drunken activities, but also an amaz- veteran performers their classic Michael Friscia of Information bottom line, where the problem ing concert experience. The five sound. Services, who developed the e-vot- came into it." bands scheduled to perform on the Next up is the ever-pleasing ing application, agrees. 'The num- Friscia doesn't believe the loss of rnainstage range from a salsa band to crowd favorite-the Guns n' Roses ber of votes being stored is a tiny, election results had anything to do a jam band, with the other three cover band, which now goes by the tiny portion in comparison to the with the addition of a write-in candi- bands taking their influences from name Mr. Brownstone. Mr. user data that is stored in the data- date, as explained by the Election everything in between. Brownstone's set list promises to base," and could not have caused the . Board at the meeting with the candi- Saturday, April 27 will begin make us revisit our childhoods, problem, explained Friscia. Instead, dates. "That was my initial reaction," with the ronsing sounds of salsa where big hair was stylish and Ax! he suggested that the causes of trou- said Khosa. However, Friscia did music, with the beats of Sabor was the epitome of cool. FollOWing bll' were problem, experienced by Latino hyIng everyone out of bed to ) continued on page 8 .otontinued on page 9 Addison Groove 'fJrojectwin be the headlining band at Flralia nextmkend, � .,4!"". 19, 2002 • TIlE COLLEGEVOICE EDITORIAL&OPINION

ECLIPSE WEEKEND SUCCESS A WELCOME RELIEF M ARS ~R~,WH~ ARE THESE (,tNTltMEN~ \)~V:\''-.--.....:... "I. ,f;onnecticut College has been an institution that takes seriously the issue of diversity for quite some time. THE. I'EOYLE. MOW WE. .C,UN' WORl\ Th'i':'~s for the incoming Freshman classes usually concern this in some way or another. Speakers are brought in SE TTIN.l.. Ui THE. Ilf:tltn10 discuss to implications of diversity, remind liS of its importance, or share stories of its application. One can THIS HERE NEWfRN (,LEP ~y~ItPojnt out that Conn's involvement with New London, as misguided as it has been at times, was born of this t:LEtT'OtJSoFTW~RE DOOHI('KEY\~ IT '6£ Ot/I;; desire to connect with as many people from as many different backgrounds as possible. OM bVVS~ . . 1)EM VIEtE S Of I ':)(,1s a result of this intense interest in the topic, the implications of racism that have been raised in the wake of ~~':tIT(,.I~~ 1£Clj-NALL -0- (,y, nqt renewlng Athletic Director Ken McBryde's contract have set many on campus on edge . .."

.~.Ill,; Factor , this feeling in with the arrival of Eclipse Weekend. Last year's Eclipse Weekend was dominated by a vio- lent incident involving Conn students and minority individuals believed to be from the New London area. Despite ~hp fact that they were not on campus for the college's events and the incident had nothing to do with the weekend, U,JYa§t a pall over the entire situation. ,,' The success of the 2002 Eclipse Weekend comes both as a pleasant surprise given the circumstances that served as its backdrop, and a shot in the arm Conn desperately needed following the McBryde situation. It can not be denied t!\at It~ere is a visible portion of the campus community working towards ensuring that acceptance of diversity is more than just a brochure promise. Questions can be raised about the integrity of the past and present adrninistra- ~?~~in regard to issues of race, but they can not be applied to Conn universally . •!,"gclipse Weekend has also traditionally served as a showcase of what is good about Conn. With negative press ~ll?,rli.~gout of the past few years under Claire Gaudiani and the McBryde situation, not to mention the foreboding (if well-meaning) posters of an at-large rapist that greet prospective students, it could not have come at a better time. '.J~{, It)s reassuring in times like these that Conn can still come together enough for to cause a prospective student, ~!tu~case Matt Koh, to comment that "seeing the efforts made by a school like Connecticut College to make not cmly minority students, but all students feel welcome and at home ended many of my worries." It is remarks like tl~'fe :,~hatConn can take pride in and should continue to pursue regardless of the distractions that may swirl about SG A ELECTION COM PUTER the campus. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• MISHAPS t.XPLIi/NE[)/ "

[,:: Do you care ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • LEITERS TO THE EDITOR ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• anything? Professor Clarifies His Statement .about To the editors: , I want to clarify a statement T made in my interview with Coley Ward. In the search process for Athletic Director, candidates' resumes and other credentials on paper were compared and screened, and that is to what my quote referred. It should be noted further that because his credentials were strong, Ken McBryde's name was then added "Voice" your to the list to be interviewed, he was interviewed, and it became clear that he was the best qualified candidate for the position. -Art Ferrari, Professor of Sociology opinions write a : YOU'RE DEFINITELY NOT STRAIGHT • : BENJAMIN CARMICHAEL • PRELUDE letter to the editor. • The situation: I'm standing, strained freedom embodied within "certain unalienable wearing my habitual sports coat Rights. Each day we live and pursue that lofty goal and jeans, in the basement of defined by "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness," Windham last Thursday night, and yet these ideals have yet to be realized. Freedom is chatting away with my friends. the right of not merely every American, bUI of every I'm not disturbing anybody; I'm human. If we take this to be true, then we cannot deny merely being normal me (a con- anybody the right to express themselves sexually. dition that I do not believe pro- The state of the current struggle for gay rights in vokes people to insult me). America is both inspiring and saddening. America has Then, all of a sudden, a drunken not fulfilled its promise. America has not granted every freshman walks out of the doorway in which I was "equal" American the right to the free pursuit of happi- standing, and addressing me says, "You are d.efinitely ness. Currently, only a few states recognize civil unions not straight." of same sex couples while legislature that would ban My response: Silence. I did not know what to do, or such recognition is currently being considered, or has what to say. All I could do was stand there in a state of already been passed, in other states. The message that POLICIES shock while a mutual friend of ours (whom I now thank) this legislature sends is complex and troubling; it says pnt an end to the situation. At the time, I did not know that only heterosexuals are equal, it reneges on this what to say or how to react for it defies all that I have country's claim to the unalienable rights of mankind, ,it,:" ADVERTISEMENTS LETI'ERS TO TIlE EDITOR strived against, all that I have deceived myself into and it sends the clear message that this country is indeed The College Voice is an open forum. The opin- Letters to the Editor are due by 5:00 p.m. on believing doesn't exist, all that I loathe ill mankind. At not free, though we might like to think of it as such, In the time, I would have acted as rashly as he. Now, I wish ions expressed by individual advertisers are the Wednesday preceding publication. The the face of this failure are the resounding voices that cq]- to respond - if you are reading this, whomever you may lectively support the gay rights movement. These voices their own. In no way does The College Voice College Voice reserves the right to edit letters be that so insulted both me and yonrself, consider the rightly demand freedom, equality, and justice from the - ~dorse the views expressed by individual for clarity and length. No unsigned or following as my response. very government that, in its founding document, promis- advertisers. Tbe College Voice will not accept anonymous letters will be published. 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The College Voice cannot guarantee the publication of any sub- grown up in a public high school in Maine, and having post-human rigbts age, and yet this is not true. Though J , reserves the right to accept or reject any ad. mission. Letters should be single-spaced, no led said alliance, I came to know not just homophobia cherish the United States of America's sacred ground, its but also an all encompassing, blinding fear of alternative 'The Editors-in-Chief shall have final content longer than 500 words, and must include a citizens are not free. We continue to struggle for basic sexualities, of anything other than straight. My experi- civil rights and for elementary human rights. .iipproval. The final deadline for advertising is phone number for verification. Please send ence at Concord Academy also blinded me, in a way: the Resounding within the voice of the gay rights battle is 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding publi- all letters as a Microsoft Word attachment to: 1':./j/~~ti~n. sincere compassion with which people treated others of the same robust voice that resonates within the American . , [email protected]. any sexuality was delightfully unique. It was, in almost principle of freedom and equality. The voice of this bat... (\.l .," every sense, wonderful, and yet, as I never encountered tle calls for its "unalienable right" to justice and to "Life, homophobia on the CA campus, Ifear that I lost sight of Liberty and the pursuit of Happioess." To deny anyone the battle for which I was and am still fighting. this right, to use the word "gay" in a pejorative yet sar- "j t .,'" THE COLLEGE VOICE Likewise, I thought that Connecticut College was a com- castic manner, to walk up to a complete stranger and ·,n ,- passionate campus, one in which all students are free to attempt to deride them with the words "You are definite- ... '" ~ express themselves without exception. Though I know ly not straight," is to deny the founding principles of this -.f .: Box4970 • OFFICE (860) 439-2812 my shocking encounter is not indicative of the entire country. E-MAIL: [email protected] campus, it does highlight the sad fact that we are not free So, next time you go to call someone or something .! .,' ~' from judgment, hate, and ignorance. and that we are not "gay," or as you sit idly by while someone does, think free to express ourselves. Thus, 1 say the following: about your claim to being an American, or more funda- We live in a country based upon freedom. Bestowed mentally, about the inherent rights of mankind. !1~,.~ ~ NEWS EDITORS upon Americans 00 July 4th, 1776 was the uncon- ..; . SARAH GREEN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF l,·U ., SPORTS EDITOR STEVENS Want to work for the VOICE and get ,J ,~ BEN MORSE TIM MATT PRESTON PAID?? Assoc. NEWS EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER PHOTO EDITOR Oh snap, you know you do! USMAN SHEIKH MEGHAN SHERBURN NASSIM SULTAN

HEAD COpy EDITORS A&E EDITOR Assoc. PHOTO EDITOR We are looking for an organized student to replace the business MICAH WEISBERG JESS DESANTA JENNY FARIES BRIAN SENDROWSKl manager for next year, Work study students preferred, but will accept regular pay students as well, Approximately 6 hours Assoc. A&E EDITORS LAYOllT EDITOR ANDREA LODICO EDITORIAL CARTOONIST DEBORAH BLOCK per week, and you DON'T have to be in the office Thursday JORDAN GEARY NANCY DINSMORE nights. What more could you ask for? If interested, please call Meghan at extension 4128. Training begins this semester ~ '~ and is paid as well. \ ~ ~=----~~------:-----:------=--=------c---_-L..-====.---' TIII~ COLLt!(;E VOICE· APRIL 19, 2002 • 3 OPINION THE NEED FOR SPEEDY WHAT You SEE IS WHAT You GET TIM STEVENS • COMPlAINT OF THE WEEK COLEY WARD • VIEWPOINT

Speedy Gonzales, everyone's favorite Academy A lot of high school guidance counselors are the renovation of Marshall and Hamilton dormitories, Award winning ultra-fast Mexican mouse has met more concerned with getting their students into the Ok, so I have had a single room every year, bULthese days there are plen- his doom. It is not how we would hope an Academy Ivy League then they are with dispensing advice. ty of sophomores and juniors in doubles and triples. And I did study abroad', Award winning Ultra-fast Mexican mouse ~ould go Mine was an exception. but the study abroad office no longer maintains the same open door policy out, in battle with a cat, dying like the hero he was Jeff Haviland was a child of the sixties. His that it used to. It is commonplace to hear of students with respectable GPA~ to the Mexican Mouse population. No, his demise office was papered with the faces of the Beatles, Led that get denied from study abroad. ~ was brought about much in the same way all our Zeppelin, and Jim Morrisson. Jeff didn't wear a tie, Marshall and Hamilton, for their parts, will one day get renovated, but deaths will come: Ted Turner ordered it. and he didn't need a last name. When his students not anytime soon and probably not in time for the class of 2006 to take Turner, who still lacks sway over the weather, went to his office, it was more often just an occasion advantage of them. Ditto with the old dining halls. The kitchen equipment controls just about everything else in Our world, to hang out than to talk about the future. was sold off when Burdick and Smith were closed down. I• including the Cartoon Network. The Cartoon When I went to Jeff in the fall of my junior year Personally, I've never gotten too upset by Conn's broken promises, bJt Network has acquired exclusive rights to the Looney Tunes and Merrie to talk about colleges, he encouraged me to explore all my options. Two I'm a "glass if half full" kind of guy. Being a journalist, the way I alW'Jy\; Melodies Warner Brothers cartoons where such seminal icons as Bugs years and dozens of office visits later, Jeff had convinced me to take a sab- looked at it was, if things were really bad at the College - and they occa- Bunny and Daffy Duck first gained recognition. When Cartoon Network batical year before going on to more schooling. In the fall following my high sionally were - at least I had something to write about. ' ,. , made this acquisition, word came down from on high to cease the showing school graduation, I did maintenance work at a Chateau in rural France. In So what did I tell Jeff when he asked if his daughter should come lh of Speedy cartoons due to the ethnic stereotypes they porttay. Although the Spring, I taught math and coached basketball at a boarding school for Conn? I told him that his daughter should look at the school and what' it hal! Speedy has leaked onto the air occasionally (apparently Turner's pursuit of Aborigines and Torre Strait Islanders in Australia. to offer. With Connecticut College, what you see is what you gel. If you've dominance Over the weather prevents him from paying as much attention to Last fall, Jeff asked me for guidance. His daughter is a high school sen- got any problems with our facilities, then go somewhere else, because noth- his multimedia juggernaut as he would like), it seems that Senor Gonzales ior and is seriously considering attending Connecticut College next year. ing big is going to change any time soon .. I don't think anybody on' this has been undone by these concerns. Jeff wanted to know what I tbought about my experience at Connecticut campus is claiming otherwise. ' f , Additionally, according to Daniel Wineman of the Cartoon Network College. Would I recommend it to his daughter? I talked to Dean of Admission Martha Merrill, and she said that the Programming Department, Speedy cartoons also contain such demons as: I didn't know what to say to th.is question. My first instinct whenever Priorities Planning and Budget Committee has modest goals for the coming "references to drinking, laziness, drug use, and womanizing." somebody asks about Conn is to shove them in the direction of the Office of year. The PPBC wants to maintain quality in athletics and student fife. Of course, this is not the first time Looney Tune cartoons have been cut Admission, shouting, "let's go, Camels!" But I don't know why I'm always That's it. No new AC. No new dorms. No new dining halls. We're just try'- . for fear of overstepping racial boundaries. The two most prominent examples so anxious to recommend Connecticut College to people. I have absolutely 109 to hang on to what we've got. . concern certain cartoons that depict stereotypes of blacks and of Japanese no idea of what this school has to offer over any of its competitors. The big project on the budget for this coming year is a new information individuals. Complaints about the inappropriateness of Looney Tunes car- Connecticut College has treated me well. over my three years here, system. It's very expensive, but unlike a new weight room or dining hall, toons have also dogged Warner Brothers for most of the past two decades. though it certainly hasn't lived up to all of its promises - and by promises, you'll barely even notice when we get it. What makes this time unique is that it is not just the elimination of an I mean the things that I was led to believe that I could expect over a four year So if you've got any friends that are thinking about coming to episode or series of episodes but rather an entire character. Compounding the stay. Among those things was a single room every year following my fresh- Connecticut College, tell them to come visit. If they like what they see, rarity of the situation is that Mexican ethnic interest groups did not set the man year, five operational dining halls, the opportunity to study abroad, and great. That's what they'll get. But not much more. process in motion, as was the case with prior "banning" of episodes, and have in fact taken a position of attempting to reinstate Speedy into the Looney Tunes lineup. HEy JOHN PAUL, WAKE Up AND SMELL THE MYRRH My knee-jerk reaction is that the Cartoon Network is just being silly. I grew up with these cartoons, and I do not hate Mexicans. In fact, it is fairly SARAH GREEN • VIEWPOINT safe to say that I am more tolerant than many who have never encountered Is anyone even following the pedophiliac priest fewer and fewer men are choosing the religious life. Of course, the Church that Academy Award winning ultra-fast Mexican mouse. Pat Buchanan prob- debacle? Or are we just going about our business, could always decide to ordain women and solve the problem, at least in part. ably did not receive a Looney Tunes education until later in life, and the man letting the stream of media coverage flow over us? I But that would be much too progressive for a Church that only pardoned is all for building a wall around America to keep out Mexicans (got to love have to say, I haven't really been paying attention. Galileo in 1992. going for the obvious Pat Buchanan-Mexicans joke). Another day, another molestation. Damn shame, say No, I'm afraid the real problem here is with that vow itself. Protestant I mean, it is silly, isn't it? In ten years, will there be a debate about I, as I flip back to ESPN. But the days turned into pastors and reverends are allowed to marry, God told us to be fruitful and whether or not old South Park episodes can be aired due to their depiction of weeks and the weeks into months. Nothing unusual multiply. In fact, in the Jewish tradition, husband and wife are encouraged Canadians as square-bodied, oval-headed individuals whose lower jaws do with that-the last time I checked my calendar, to do a little horizontal mambo in celebration of the Sabbath. If God really not connect to the rest of their heads when they speak? (Perhaps the accura- back in 1998 or thereabouts, that's how I remember has such a problem with sex, even the most die-hard Creationist would be cy of this portrayal will simply remove any controversy from that particular it going. But with each passing day, a new scandal hard-pressed to explain the existence of the clitoris, the only organ in the debate.) broke until a small pile of pedophiles had become a mountain of molesters. human body that exists solely to give pleasure. Four hundred nerve endings Or is it really all that silly? After all, they have removed other episodes But inane wordplay aside, the Catholic Church really needs to get can't be wrong! in the past for racial issues, and I have supported those removals. Is this all with the program. Raised a Protestant, I feel a little out of place making that In case the Old Testament doesn't do it for you, think about Jesus that different? Speedy Gonzales is smart, fast, and a whiz with the ladies. His claim-but I think plenty of Catholics would back me up on this one. No for a minute. As a historical figure, Jesus wasn't exactly a pillar of the com- cousin Slowpoke Rodriguez, while none of these, still manages to see his one really wants a pervert for a priest. munity, as much as he was a vagabond philosopher, wandering about the way through ridiculously dangerous scenarios involving humans, cats, Molestation in the Christian religion is a Catholic problem. In each of Middle East with his band of merry men and Mary Magdalene, who, let's explosives, anvils, and other fine Acme products. However, the duo is sur- the Protestant denominations in the United States, there have been two or not forget, was a prostitute. Not to cast aspersions on the Son of God, but rounded by Mexican mice who are lazy, frightened creatures that do little three cases of child molestation in the past forty years, according to a recent more educated people than I have suggested that Mary may have been hi. more than hide and hang out. Is this stereotype any less insulting? article in the New York Times. In the American Catholic Church, there have common-law wife. Many of the apostles traveled with their wives, including In the end, it aU comes down to a matter of degrees. The "banned" been more than eighty. (And that's not counting the recent explosion of dis- Peter (considered to be the spiritual ancestor of the popes). Even the unmaJ!L; episodes involving Japanese stereotypes embraced World War II editona coveries.) Why is this? orne people have explained these lopsided numbers Tied Paul wrote: "It is weIJ for a man not to touch a woman. But because of cartoon depictions of the Japanese as buck toothed war mongers. Those fea- by assuming that large numbers of priests are probably repressed homosex- the temptation to immorality, each man should have his own wife and each; turing African Americans porttayed them as the dancing, smiling slave or uals who fled to the priesthood to avoid having to come to terms with their woman her own husband." ( I Cor. 7: I, 2) i hobo, sort of the Antebellum South's version of the life of a slave. These sexuality. The history of celibacy within the Catholic Church comes not from~ stereotypes were the focus of the episode and stereotypes that have taken What a crock! The Catholic Church has never exactly been "open and any scriptural basis, but from a tradition among Babylonian and Remap years upon years to force out of the public's consciousness. affirming." Now it's looking for a scapegoat, and gay priests are the obvious priests. Other historians argue that priests were not compelled to take th"l In the case of Speedy, Speedy (not his stereotypical cohorts), is the focus. choice. But there is no reason that a gay priest would be any more likely to vow of celibacy until 1139, and then only to clarify matters of inheritance; ·The difference is small, yes, but distinctive. One need look no further than violate his vow of celibacy than a straight priest. Furthermore, some esti- married priests living on church land would try to leave that land to their' Hispanic.corn and other Mexican special interest groups to confirm this. mates say that as much as fifty percent of the priesthood is gay, despite a heirs. They want Speedy back because he, despite being an animated mouse, is a Vatican ban on ordaining individuals "affected by the perverse inclination to Religion and sex don't have to be at odds with one another. The Catholic role model. homosexuality or pederasty." Aside from the obviously offensive and total- Church does not have to be an anachronism. Which is holier, ordaining As for me, I just want to laugh. And for my money, there is nothing quite ly groundless link between homosexuality and pederasty, if the Church were woman and allowing priests to marry, or continuing to shun change while as funny as an Academy Award winning ultra fast Mexican mouse outsmart- to enforce this ban it would lose a number of good priests in an age when men of God molest children? ing that ugly American Sylvester and out-racing anything that Acme can make. PAY ATfENTION ERIC SEVERSON· ... AND JUSTICE FOR ALL

~~---~~~~-~------~--~--~-----~~~-iOk, folks, it's time to get down to some serious undoing of kings, emperors, generals and presidents since civilization business. I know that this past week has been began. This is the case for three primary reasons. First, prolonged wars never, absolutely beautiful and that it has filled us all with fail to sap national treasuries and always lead to high taxes and inflation. , , the temptation to skip class, spend the day at Ocean Second, extended military conflict eventually leads to resentment and, , Beach, and withdraw from the world around us. despair. Finally, as Immanuel Kant pointed out, war never truly produces This is perfectly understandable. I also understand peace, but rather a temporary truce, in which the losing side angrily plots that with final papers looming on the horizon, folks revenge. Against this, any plans to expand the military campaign to r~ot out are getting ready to leave everything in the outside terrorism must be regarded with extreme caution by every one of us. , world behind them until Summer Break, or for my Another issue that is not getting its fair share of attention in the media or Managing ~~_~~d class, graduation. However, given what is taking in classroom discussions is the American government's response to the 'situ- place in the world around us, it would be wrong of us to turn our heads away ation in Venezuala. Last Friday, President Hugo Chavez was deposed by completely. forces led by Pedro Carmona, only to return to power two days later. Every It seems that the conflict in Afghanistan is winding to a close, but this is Western democracy condemned this ousting of a democratically-elected; hardly the reassuring conclusion that many of us had hoped for. In a speech official except one: you guessed it, our very own U.S. of A. Chavez is not an'

I on Wednesday, April 17, the President made it fairly clear that he is willing ideal or even a very good leader by any stretch of the imagination, and his; Editor! to expand armed conflict into other theaters to prosecute the War on global vision is the polar opposite of that of our own administration. Terrorism. I ask the same question I was asking back in September: how far However, he was and is the President elected by the popular vote (something. are you willing to let this conflict go? How many civilian casualties would we might want to look into in this country). If we are to claim to be stewards. you deem acceptable to bring this war to its successful conclusion? Is a for- of democracy, supporting the overthrow of elected leaders is the height of eign policy, which actively and aggressively opposes Iraq, Iran, and North hypocrisy. The Voice is Korea a sensible one? Will vigorous action in those theaters serve our I know most of you probably aren't even going to read this. Of national interests, or will it simply create a prolonged war with tens or hun- those of you wbo do, I know that most of you are probably going to lay ou~ dreds of thousands of lives lost? on a blanket on Larrabee Green tomorrow until you forget everything I've, James Madison, a wiser man than myself, once noted that pro- written here. However, if just one of you stops to think about the situation in seeking a longed and expensive wars are more likely to destroy governments than any- this world and what you might do about it, I will feel that I have done my, thing else one could think of. Overzealous military ambition has been the job. responsible per- Do you need health TEACHING POSITIONS available for certified and uncertified insurance? Are you a teachers. We serve hundreds of public, private and parochial schools in college student, recent son with a car CT and NY. Over 10,000 place since 1965, THERE IS NEVER A I; graduate, student losing CHARGE UNLESS WE ARE SUCCESSFUL IN PLACING YOU, , coverage under your par- , and many of our private schools pay the fee. Call us to discuss your , ents plan, or need cover- 1 , to join our team. background and the types of positions for which you are qualified. , , age while in between , • , I ~ , jobs? We have the solu- • , , , Call x2812 tion for you! Call today FAIRFIELD TEACHERS' AGENCY, INC. , , , at 1- 0-839-8977 Fairfield, CT (203) 333-0611 ~NW,fairfieldteachersagcY,c9m • I ~ J :t _ 4' • APRIL 19, 2002 • TUE COLLEGE VOICE ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT :Asian Troupe Delivers Emotional Performance for Eclipse Weekend

By DAWN HOPKINS performers realistically performed the process of a guy trying discreetly to STAFF WRITER express his interest in a girl. With comical facial expressions, the gu~ hints that he has something that he really should tell her. Finally, he adnuts that In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Peeling he used to have a crush on her. This leads to her lengthy and amusing inquiry Performing Arts Troupe performed in Evans Hall in connection with Eclipse into his use of the past tense. . Weekend. Peeling is a New York City-based group consisting of writers, per- In another act, the story of a short-lived relationship reveals itself formers. and directors who collaborate on the exploration of Asian through the separate descriptions of the relationship's evolution by both par- American identities. Their fantastic performance covered a variety of social ties involved. "He Said/She Said" provides a detailed and explicit rendition subjects in eleven acts. of how a relationship moved too quickly. It emphasized how sex changed The performance opened with an interesting piece called "L.EA.N.H,'· a things in their relationship and how they really did not know each other very solo act by Celena Cipriaso presented as a letter to a former crush Eric, who well. inspired the title by calling the character a "little feminist Asian Nazi Hitler." The final act certainly raised eyebrows in the audience. Set in a church, Full of emotion, the piece suggests that racism can come from anyone. The a fraternal set of twins discusses their violent relationship, The more pious humorous remarks throughout the verbalized letter express her inability to twin describes her amusing interpretation of church rituals and how to formulate an adequate response on the spot, since she always forgets how to appear to be praying by saying "dead kittens." By the end, both realize that be witty when she is insulted. the violent tendencies of one toward the other stem from incestuous inclina- Another intriguing monologue, "Kim Chi Woman," involved a woman tions. sitting in a bar and observing that everyone, male and female, looks good. All of the acts presented poignant topics including relationships, homo- ~ I Aileen Cho does a comical rendition of a conversation she has with a woman sexuality, personal struggles, and religion in respect to Asian Americans. At in.the.bar, After confirming that Cho's character is indeed Korean, "Alice in the end of the show all of the performers participated in a question and Alcoholic Wonderland" proceeds to expound on her love of Kim Chi. The Performersfrom the Peeling Performing Arts Group entertain students (Berry). answer session. Members of the group come from a wide spectrum of pro- hdmorous interaction provides an interesting look into people's tendency to tection. Searching desperately, the couple goes door to door, to the Health fessions and the acts are often based on both personal experiences and stereotype cultures. Center, and even to audience members hoping to find a condom. improvisation. Sponsored by the Connecticut College Asian Asian- While some of the pieces were monologues, there were a number of Unfortunately, chasing down protection can definitely get one out of "the American Student Association, this phenomenal event is one of many occur- exceptionally humorous pieces with multiple actors, In "The Chase," a cou- mood." ring during APA Heritage Month, so be sure to attend upcoming events. ple in the throws of passion suddenly realizes that they do not have any pro- One of the especially entertaining acts was "Mercury Mercury." Two Beethoven Comes to Connecticut College Asian Poet Xue Di Shares His Work By MARISSA lANIn'l1 tional periods in his life and humor- By HEA'I1IER DE BARI component to the book "Listening to Classic "Sonata No. 9 in A minor: Adagio sostenuto- STAFF WRITER ous experiences. . ' S,mWRITER American Popnlar Songs" (Allen Forte) with Presto," was the most misleading- Chapman and At the conclusion of the reading, pianist Richard Lalli. Having a strong interest in Sherba made you believe that the song was over, Last Wednesday, poet Xue Di Xue Di invited the audience to ask Charles Sherba, violinist, and Gary Chapman, jazz and other genres of music, Chapman is part but then they would start up again with soft or read selections of his poetry in the questions about his poetry. One pianist, performed ''The Complete Sonatas For of the Elite Syncopation and performs music by loud notes. It sounded as though someone was Charles Chu Asian Reading Room. question addressed the differences in Violin and Piano by Ludwig Van Beethoven: Roger Kellaway and Arnold Franchetti. changing tracks on a cassette- one type of song Along with the East-Asian the poetry that Di wrote before he Concert II" this Sunday, April 14 in Evans Hall in , The concert consisted of three sonatas. The seemed to be playing, and then a different type Language and English departments, came to the United States and his the Cummings Art Center at 7:30 p.m, J attended first, "Sonata No.4 in A minor," was more chaot- followed. CCASA sponsored this event in work after he became accustomed to the "Facnlty Chamber Recital" in late February of ic-sounding than the following sonatas. The sec- J don't think Beethoven wanted to tell any par- honor of Asian Pacific American a new and different way of life. The this year, and watching this concert was a won- ond part of "Sonata No.4: Andante scherzoso pili ticular story in his sonatas. It seems he may have awareness month. Di, along with his poetry written in China had a very derful reminder of our music faculty's profession- allegretto" sounded more whole and merry in just wanted to experiment with the sounds to see good friend and translator, Keith definite earth tone, relying on alism and enthusiasm. Charles Sherba, first vio- comparison to the first. The third part, "Allegro which ones belonged together. His sonatas have Waldorp, read some of his poems in images of nature and family to con- linist .of the Charleston String Quartet, has per- rnolto,' consisted of many outbursts of loud, dra- a characteristically good sound to them. Almost both Chinese and English so the vey emotion, while the poetry he formed in the Boston Symphony Orchestra, matic tones. The piano played a short series of all of the parts to each sonata contained small, audience could hear the poetry in wrote in the United States focuses Aspen Festival Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony, notes, and the violin imitated it, creating a call repeating sections. It's quite impressive for Di's native language. more on what is written "between I and 'others. Sherba has also been chosen for the and answer. The first part of the second sonata, someone who was deaf; music is truly something Xue Di arrived at Brown the lines." first" Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin "Sonata No.5 in F (Spring): Allegro," sounded that can be felt and doesn't have to be created on University after leaving China short- The images in his earlier poetry \ Studies at the Jnilliard School. Gary Chapman is like someone was playing with a speed button; for the auditory level. ly after the Tienamen Square present a picture on the surface. Di's alsea veteran performer, who has displayed his about three minutes, the music became quicker It was so refreshing to listen to the Beethoven Massacre. Di arrived at Brown, unfa- more recent poetry emphasizes the I talents at many locations, including The and then slowed down. Pizzicatto (plucking of Sonatas after a long weekend. Having seen miliar with the language and culture, sound and organization of the lan- American Embassy in Paris, Wigmore Hall in violin strings) was incorporated into the second Sherba and Chapman perform before, J knew that to participate in the university's guage. Di explained that when he London, the Spoleto USA Festival in South and third sonatas, and this made me focus on the it was going to be a good show. They clapped so "Freedom to Write" program. This was writing in China there was Carolina, Yale at Norfolk, The National Gallery of intricate handwork involved in playing the piano loudly that after all three pieces, the pianist and program celebrates the spirit of free always something to fight against, Art, and others. Chapman has completed a CD or violin. The first part of the third sonata, violinist came out for a bow. expression, which the Chinese gov- the government, his family, etc. But ernment did not condone at the time when he came to the United States, of Di's departure. Xue Di began he fouod nothing to fight against and writing poetry in 1980 and has pub- spent time looking inward to find. lished many books since then, in answers to his questions. both English and Chinese. Keith Di admitted that he was unable to Sizemore and Johnny Knoxville Waldorp has taken on the job of write poetry for many months after ~'iJigTrouble aboard a prop plane being followed translating Xue Di's poetry, thus he left China. This change in culture by U.S. jet-fighters. increasing his audience to. include and lifestyle greatly affected the This is basically what it feels like English speakers as well. style of his poetry. to sit through the latest offering from Xue Di chose selections from The evening was very enjoyable. director Barry Sonnenfeld (MIB, many of his collections. Flames The poetry was wonderful and hav- ~ted:Pg-H Get Shorty), a comedic ensemble (1995) contains poems that pay ing the opportunity to experience it Length: 1 hour 33 minutes piece featuring such talents as Tim homage to the artist Vincent Van in Chinese only added to its mean- Starring: Damn Near Allen, Rene Russo, Omar Epps, Gogh. Di explained that Van Gogh is ing. The emotion of the poem could 1W~l')'body...and Johnny Knoxville Heavy D, Jason Lee, Janeane very popular in China and chose to be felt in the tone of the language, Dlr~cted by: Barry Sonnenfeld Garofalo, Andy Richter, and Dennis illustrate his paintings through poet- making it possible tq understand its Farina. The film entangles the sto- SU~ary: Abotched attempt at ry, focusing on the spirit and the meaning without hearing the poems ries of these numerous good-guys, meaning of the artwork. Other col- in English. lack,Iing Dave Barry's first bad guys, and sometimes in- lections include Heart into Soil The Charles Chu reading room n,ovel. between guys, all set to bake under (1998) and his current project, An was the perfect place for the reading the Miami sun and unable to avoid Ordinary Day. to be held. The room was full of both By MICIIAEL LEIBA each other. Each poem that Xue Di read cap- students and faculty who were great- The film is based on the novel of which he muses over the multifari- given our initial introductions to STAFF WRITER tured the essence of a different time ly the same name by nationally syndi- ous possibilities of anything that these characters, who have quite a in his life. "Hotel Viking" was writ- appreciative of Xue Di's reading. Imagine yourself trapped inside cated columnist and generally bad might happen in this oddball world bit of promise, the plot keeps rolling ten there and was meant to explain This was a wonderful opportunity t)1e-belly of a jumbo-jetliner, and idea for a TV show, Dave Barry. in which we all live. Boy, does he but the characters gradually lose not only Di's first stay in a hotel, but for two academic departments and everywhere on the frozen metal Now, if you're at all familiar with have this movie pegged or what? their quirkiness through a repetition also his first reflections on America CCASA to jointly present an event £Ioor are banana peels that the army Barry's brand of humor you might We are then introduced to all the dif- of jokes that leaves the entire movie and capitalism. Xue Di delighted the aimed at increasing awareness of 9f clowns surrounding you contin- want to avoid this film. Just kid- ferent characters who reside in this feeling sort of flat. Still, there are a audience with anecdotes about each other cultures. des to slip on as they make their way ding-but at least know that you're in crazy beach-town and whom we will number of funny ideas in the film, poem, sharing stories of both erno- toward the ticking time bomb that for a totally implansible look at the all become quite familiar with over including a gigantic frog that makes o>reatens to blow you higher than world of crime by a man who obvi- the next ninety or so minutes. We get Stanley Tucci and his dog begin to :i0u already are. You are helpless to ously knows nothing about it. In a pair of redneck yokels, three horny hallucinate, and also the jokes made Psychic Readings By Gina dvoid the catastrophe, paralyzed this underbelly of an underworld, hit teens, two horny parents, one big to demean Florida gator fans. The Don't waste your time and money on psychic phone net- With intractable laughter. At once men carry guns in golf bags while cop, and one small cop, two sort of stylization in this film was works, when you can have a personalized, professional, psy- terrified and mirthful, you realize policemen give stripteases and Russians who like to watch women's much better suited to Sonnenfeld's chic reading by Gina. Gina is a ultra gifted psychic con- Q,at the only thing real about this Russian arms dealers wear Adidas aerobics competitions on the televi- work on Get Shorty and I kind of scenario is that some movie studio tracksuits and hire longhair north- sion, and Puggy, a Frito-Ioving wish he had left the high gloss char- sultant 20 years experience, specializing in tarot full life ~ctually paid millions of dollars to erners to handle the goods. Sound nomad who lives in a tree. The acteristics right there where they spiritual readings. Gina can help you in love, business, and ~ave something like this made and believable? 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TUECOLl.EGEVOICE·APRil.19, 2002 • > ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Hard Work Pays off at Student Recital Thought For Food: By NANCY DINSMORE in order to give the auclience a greater understanding AssOCIATE A&E EOITOR of its significance. The students who performed voice pieces were Finding The Spot Students in the Music Department delivered a Elizabeth Pollock, Rachel Lamson, Amelia Sholik, harmonious evening of music to a crowd of students Rachel Lamson, Eunice Kua, Jenny David, Meredith To any college student, the and guests in Harkness Chapel last Wednesday Meserve, Christine Duncan, Anna Watson, and prospect of a dinner out with fami- everung. The concert consisted of performances Jessalyn Sadler. Makoto Parker, Lillian Kolack, and Iy is always enticing. But as eager- mainly by voice students, although it also featured Caitlin Mclntosh, the bassoon quartet, all played the Iy anticipated as the event may be, both a plano piece and a bassoon quartet. Roxanne song "Pigs," by Ridout. The voice selections includ- it is inevitably tinged by a few ML Althouse, Paul Althouse, and Linda Skernick ed a broad variety of music. The performances moments of panic. You may know accompanied most of the students on piano. included "Flow My Tears," by Dowland, "A Lullaby" the drill. Your mom doesn't really The chapel provided an ideal setting for the by Stanford, a selection from Handel's Messiah, care where you go as long as the recital. The singers' voices resonated just right, as "When From my Love," by Bartlet, and "Mon Coeur restaurant isn't too smoky, your sis- the acoustics are superb, and all of the students did se recommande a vous," among other songs. ter wants a place where she can get an excellent job projecting. The atmosphere in the The performance, which took place on a calorically-balanced salad and chapel al~o lent a serious tone to the performance. Wednesday, April 10, exhibited the hard work of all dessert (actually, maybe that's just our resident on-again, off-again, The singers all introduced themselves and their of the students who took part in the performance. my sister), your dad is all about a health nut, opted for the veggie pieces before they performed. This was helpful Once again, the music department proved the depth good steak, and your brother just burger, topped with onions, bacon, because It gave the audience some background about and range of its students and teachers. It was an wants to eat. What you need is the mushrooms, and Swiss cheese. their selections. Since many of the songs were in enjoyable evening for all who attended. "people's restaurant;' that culinary Within minutes of ordering, the another language, it was important for the singer to Xanadu with something for every- nachos arrived. Surprisingly light, explain the emotion and story behind his or her piece one. Even after almost four semes- they were a class above the antici- ters as a New London resident, I pated pile of brightly-colored found myself at quite a loss for grease. My mom was amazed at There is No Need to Nurture Nature potential dinner destinations when how "crispy" they were and sur- my mom and sister came to visit mised that they must have been last Sunday evening. So after half- baked (at which point I concluded By JEREMYMAKE Human heartedly considering the usual tbat every food writer should take STAFf' WRITER chart-topping family favorites, i.e. their mother with them when the): Nature Steak Loft and friends, we decided eat out). Meg was so impressed by It's 9:24 prn, one minute before to live dangerously and try some- our appetizer that she was unaware opening night of Human Nature at place totally new. the conversation had turned. When the only theatre within 40 miles After driving skeptically I noted the Spice Girls' panting in playing the film. And as the lights through Groton, where chain the background. Meg responded, "I begin to fade, one lowly Bates Rated: R restaurants go to heaven, we even- don't think they're that hot. .. Like, sweatshirt wearer wanders in and Length: I hour 32 minutes tually located a small and slightly there's no afterburn,' apparently sits by himself. We are the only Starring: Patricia Arquette, Rhys sketchy looking hole-in-the-wall on still hung up on the nachos. three people in the enormous the- [fans, Tim Robbins the corner of Buddingtoo and JUSI as we were licking the plate atre. It's unfortunate because Being Poquonnock. Wary of its mobile clean, ollr bubbly waitress returned Directed by: Michel Gondry John Malkovich writer Charlie home-y exterior but intrigued by its to present the entrees. Swimming in Summary: Another witty story Kaufman's most recent adventure is suggestive name and its promise of what would more accurately be an intellectual delight, a film which from the writer of Being John fresh pasta. we concurred that The described as basins rather than milks the absurd and eliminates any Matkovich Spot seemed worth a try. bowls, the eternal pasta not only hope of sanity, reducing the entire The restaurant was dimly lit and lived up to its reputation but actual- audience to a collective, dumbstruck not the directing. Kaufman's writing gives her the become the perfect gentleman. In perhaps smokier than my mom ly bred right there in front of us (but enchanted) mush. We are soon introduced to Puff chance at redeeming her long since fact, much of the film's memorable would have liked, although she did- (after two sittings, I still have left- The film begins with two white Bronfman, who speaks in front of a dwindled career by playing a sym-, humor can be found in Nathan's n't complain - a good sign. Though overs). While Ihe bacon added lots mice emerging from a dark hole, courtroom filled with photographers pathetic ear to Lila's troubles. determination to eliminate man's its Fill-In-the-Name-of- Your- of flavor, the sauce could have been only to be chased over land and sea and a panel of congressman. Puff, Unfortunately, though, the relation- basest desire from Puff: sex. With Hometown Bar and Grill milieu, more prominent. Still, you have to by' a threatening black bird. played by the versatile Norting Hill ship between the two is never clear- Clockwork Orange-like methods, complete with rowdy, beer-clutch- give a place thai is proficient at both Conspicuous, computer-generated star, Rhys lfans, is a mess of a man Iy defined and seems forced. Nathan teaches Puff to play Peter ing, sportscast-riveted contingent nachos and pasta some credit. Of animation and dizzying point of who was raised as an ape by his At some point in this day of Pan (singing "I got a crow"), ride a initially put me off, 1 looked on the her chicken, my mom said she view shots finally fade into the meat mentally ill father. Ifans, who nor- quaintness, Perez's character intro- unicycle and juggle simultaneously, bright side. Places like this are could "really taste the marsala," and of the film. A' young, vibrant mally has a strong Welsh accent, duces Lila to a "30 year old virgin. and watch 'an opera with a man- always good for at least one thing. Meg gave her burger a thumbs-up, blonde, Lila Jute (Patricia Arquette), works around the dialogue well, . .. with a small penis." He is Dr. nequin by his side, all while trapped Nachos. However, it turned out I as well. sits in front of a panel of similarly playing a most convincing "ape Nathan Bronfman (Tim Robbins), a inside a glass cage. In essence, was too quick to judge what my We decided upon a mysterious tlu:eatening old men, relaying the man." He is, by far, the best part of scientist who has devoted his tim;;e:.:-z:lo;"'~N~athanteacheshis pupil one, simply mom later described as all "1llItecIit CODc:oction entitled "chocolllt& events of her most eccentric life. Human Nature. teaching table manners to lab mice complex statement: "when in doubt, menu." After perusing The Spot's something" for dessert. Th",lgIi She compares her body (and her When Lila escapes to the woods, after his overly strict childhood with don't ever do what you really want comprehensive catalog of food chocolate anything is ok in my adolescent years) to "a jail of blood shunned by society for her strange, parents who sent him to his room for to do." choices, I went out on a limb and book, I could have taken it or left it and tissue and ... hormones," speak- hormonal condition, we lose much using the wrong fork for salad. We Human Nature, at times, decided to order Chicken Coq Au due to the appalling amount of food ing over the flashback of a younger of the sympathy previously estab- meet the pasty doctor at a table in a attempts to make itself a mockery of Vin, which apparently has some- I had already consumed. However, I Lila baring her pre-pubescent, hair- lished by the young Lila and the sui- completely white room wearing a our unnatural, backwards society, thing to do with the aforementioned quickly got over that when the ridden chest. A most distraught cidal Lila. But when she breaks into white suit. The only color in the but it pushes too hard. But while the meat, mushrooms, bacon, onions, "something" turned out to be a'»ar- young girl soon becomes a disgust- song, naked and hairier than ever, entire frame is that of a small red acting is only mediocre, the script is and burgundy cream sauce. fait of chocolate sponge cake, ingly hairy adult lying in a bathtub we can't help but laugh. "I once drop of blood on his forehead, truly brilliant, making a more Figuring that between the nachos whipped cream, and pudding - the contemplating suicide. Kaufman's thought God a creator diabolical. apparently made by a bullet. digestible commentary on the and the pasta I would be covering kind where virtually every time'you dark, ironic comedy is apparent as My friends these split ends. By the Robbins plays the deceased doctor absurdity of civilization's rules and the culinary spectrum, I traded in lift your spoon you end up with A Lila moves to slit her wrist with the time I was 30, I was very horny," she well in this aesthetically ingenious manners. More obvious themes of my snobby side (who usually only different dessert. same razor she just used to shave her sings as she scales the trees in a most scene, but it's far from a Shawshank nature vs. nurture luckily overshad- orders pasta in places with check- So no need to worry next time body. The scene is amusing but unusual nude scene. Redemption performance. Even so, ow the abrupt, un-ended ending and ered tablecloths, candles, fresh you are playing host. If you feel 1"- strikingly upsetting, a brilliant dual- But Lila's longing for life back this may be Gondry's best call in the make this comedy as intellectual and Arthur Avenue bread, and a Sinatra need to try something new and ,are ity that Kaufman keeps constant in civilized society brings her to an film as far as set design is con- witty as it can be. With lines like eight-track) for a less political, willing to sacrifice looks for 'sub- throughout the film. I say Kaufman electrologist and soon-to-be friend cerned. The doctor's neurotic, over- "freedom is just another word for more universally food-loving stance, I think you might be pfeas- because first-time French director played by everyone's favorite White Iy analytical relationship with Lila is nothing left to lose," we realize that approach. Similarly liberated, my andy surprised by this unassuming Michel Gondry's filming is simple, Men Can't Jump bad girl, Rosie well developed as is the mad-scien- there is nothing to lose in seeing mom ordered Chicken Marsala over little venue. Aptly named, The Spot nothing really extravagant but Perez, whose 'lack of talent is sur- tistIDr. Frankenstein personae of Human Nature. Well, maybe a brain fettucine with marsala wine and offers satisfaction for everyone. smooth nonetheless. Kaufman's passed only by her well- polished art Nathan and his obsession with cell or 1,000. mushrooms in brown sauce. Meg, quirky screenplay makes the movie, of annoyance. Luckily for Perez, caging Puff and training him to r-. _. OUIE IMES .~.., Dave Matthews Band Rocks the Fleet Center I Hoyts Waterford 9 • By CHRISTINE DICOMO this song, proving once again that every band I should have its very own electric violin. After STAFF WRITER The Sweetest Thing (R) Fri-Thu (12:05 2:15 4:25) 6:45 9:00 several more "Lillywhite" songs, including the Changing Lanes (R) Fri-Thu (12: 152:355:00) 7:30 9:55 I beautiful "Grey Street," the band closed with "I On Monday, April 8, the Dave Matthews Band High Crimes (PG-l3) Fri-Thu (1:104:00) 6:50 9:40 Did It," the first single off their newest album. I performed to a sold-out crowd at Boston's Fleet Big Trouble (PG-l3) Fri-Thu 7:15 9:25 • Center. A diehard DMB fan, I have seen the band Several minutes later, the band returned Clockstoppers (pG) Fri-Thu (12:00 2:30 4:50) 7:20 9:45 .,I , perform many times at Foxboro Stadium. and this amidst chants of "Dave!" to perform their recent The Rookie (G) Fri-Thu (12:20 3:20) 6:30 9:20 . year's change in venue was only one of several radio hit, "The Space Between" and "What Would Panic Room (R) Fri-Thu (1:00 3:40) 7:10 9:50 1 You Say" as an encore. changes in the band's performance style. Dave Blade II (R) Fri-Thu (12:40 3:15) 7:00 9:35 ,.I· Matthews Band's musical talent, fortunately. has While I, unlike many DMB fans, actually E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (PG) Fri-Thu (12:30 3:30) : not changed. For this concert, they mixed in old liked "Everyday," I still wished that the band Ice Age (PG) Fri-Thu (12:10 2:20 4:40) 6:408:45 : .:) would play more of their older hits and less new favorites with songs from their newest album, I ". "Everyday," as well as songs from the never material. The concert was entertaining and the Hoyts Groton 6 •.' :J released, but widely circulated online "Lillywhite music was good, but I found myself missing the ., I •• Sessions." jam sessions and acoustic guitar that originally "I Unfortunately, the concert was noticeably made the band famous. In addition, I quickly National Lampoon's Van Wilder (R) Fri (5:00) 7:30 9:50, Sat-Thu , . lacking in the drawn-out jam sessions that t~e developed a newfound appreciation for good old (12:402:505:00) 7:30 9:50 . '1 Foxboro Stadium. While the Fleet Center is new High Crimes (PG-l3) Fri (3:50) 6:50 9:30, Sat-Thu (l: 15 3:50) 6:50. i' Dave Matthews Band is famous for. Perhaps this The Dave Matthews Band performed Monday ill Boston. was because most of the newer songs were and up-to-date and can sell more tickets than 9:30 :" .: , recorded in a shorter and more radio-friendly for- "Everyday" alhum. A short series of older songs Foxboro. it is such a huge space that I could hare- Panic Room (R) Fri (3:45) 7:00 9:35. Sal-Thu (1:00 3:45) 7:00 9:35 The Rookie (G) Fri (3: 15) 6:30 9: 15, Sat-Thu (12:30 3: 15) 6:30 9: 15, mat than their predecessors, at around three to followed, including "Drive In Drive Out," "Lover Iy see the stage from my balcony view. All in all, I I four minutes each. But in any event, there were Lay Down," and "Too Much." From the audi- however, the Dave Matthews Band proved that Clockstoppers (PG) Fri (5: 10) 7:20 9:40, Sat-Thu (12:45 3:00 5: 10) 7:209:40 long pauses between each song, and none of the ence's reaction, it was clear that most fans pre- their musical talent is just as strong as ever, and Blade II (R) Fri (4:00) 7: 15 9:45, Sat-Thu (12:50 4:00) 7: 15 9:45 jamming to segue into the next song that Dave ferred DMB's older work to the "Lillywhite" and they do uot seem to be losing any fans despite fans have come to expect. Also notably absent "Everyday" songs. With the sad, mellow "Grace their changes in musical style. is Gone:' the band brought the audience's energy The opening band, Yerba Buena, was a Cuban I Were songs off the brilliant album "Before .These Hoyts Mystic 3 i Crowded Streets." Nevertheless, the band did per- level down a bit, but kicked it right back up again "charanga band." Led by an extraordinary female with the driving "Rhyme and Reason." This was . singer, they performed an energetic mix of dance • form an entertaining show, and it was evident Frailty (R) Fri, Mon- Thu (4:00) 6:45 9: 10, Sat-Sun (I :00 4:(0) 6:45 I from the screaming, sold-out crowd that their fan followed by "Lie in Our Graves," which in my music in both English and Spanish. Audience • humble opinion is one of the greatest songs ever members who arrived late missed out, because 9:10 base is just as loyal as ever. " Kissing Jessica Stein (R) Fri, Mon-Thu (3:45) 7:00 9:30, Sat-Sun : to hear live. This was the only song where the Yerba Buena's conga drums, belted vocals, and ...I\ The concert opened with "So Much to Say, (12:453:45) 7:00 9:30 band really let loose and jammed, a la "Live at energetic rhythms definitely made the show worth ,\I which immediately got the audience to their feet, Monster's ~111 (R) Fri-Thu (3:30) 9:20 ., Red Rocks," and it was wonderful. ,j'loyd Tinsley, arriving on time. <\ da ing and singing long. This was followed by'. A Beautiful!Mind (PG-l3) Fri, Mon-Thu 6:30, Sat-9un (l2:30 6:30) who was clearly an audience favol-ite, shone on a new song, "When the World Ends," from the I b I_' _ • -..I 6 • APRIL 19, 2002 • TilE COLI.EGE VOICE . .' . .' ,

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WEllESLEY COu.£G£ SUMMER ScHOOL ., 06 Centrol St.· Wellesley, MA 02481-9440 phone: 781·283-2200 • e-moil:[email protected] An Questions Call: 444·6007 !hank you. Roger Petel • TIl6 COI.l,EG6 VOIC6 • APRil. 19, 2002 • 7 CISLAClass of '04 Visits UN In New York City Arabs In Hollywood: By DANIEL JARCDO how big the world really is;' stated the world, so our meeting with the always been culturally, religiously, I STAFF WRITER Devins, "The students get to experi- delegate from Pakistan was very and economically very diverse, and I ence firsthand the issues faced by interesting." most of the problems that the coun- Over 30 sophomore members of Mistreatment developing countries and other real- In their briefing with the try is facing today dealing with ter- I the Center for International Studies world problems. It just comes into Pakistani Deputy Ambassador, rorism etc. have to do with this his- and the Liberal Arts recently visited focus for a moment that we are just CISLA students raised questions tory." New York City to tour the United one part in the system." about the existing security dilemma Prior to meeting personally with and Misconceptions Nations headquarters. The group Prior to making the trip to the between Pakistan and India, the sta- the delegates from the three coun- met personally with UN delegates UN building and meeting with the tus of the United States presence in tries, the CISLA students and facul- By B6N MORS6 from Pakistan, Argentina, and the • actual delegates, new CISLA stu- Pakistan since the events of ty had lunch in the delegates' dining Philippines. While at the UN, the NEWS EDITOR dents, all members of IS 201: September l Lth, and the possible room. Following their tour and the students got the chance to discuss Perspectives on Modern Global reallocation of the country's funds briefings, the group went out to din- Last Thursday, renowned educator and author of the book "Reel Bad important topics in politics and eco- Society, formed groups and prac- designated for military purposes ner at a French restaurant called nomics. Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies A People" Dr. Jack Shaheen delivered a lec- ticed briefing each other on different towards the country's educational Bistro Gules. Summing up the ture in Olin Auditorium about the denigration of the Arab people in film In addition to the group of 33 political issues of the countries needs. entire trip, Sheikh '04 stated, "It was throughout history and in light of recent events. students, which included mostly whose delegates they would meet In their meetings with the a thoroughly informative and won- Though the event would prove an emotional experience for the speaker, sophomores and a few juniors and with at the UN. The students chose Argentinean delegate, most of the derful leaming experience, not just Shaheen began in a warm and lighthearted manner, making jokes to break seniors, six members from CC facul- to meet with delegates from questions and discussion focussed because of the tour of the UN build- the ice. However, he quickly shifted the focus from humor to a more serious ty, staff, and administration attend- Pakistan, the Philippines, and on the current problems in ing, but more importantly, because message about the wrongful persecution of the Arab people. ed. Among the non-students was Argentina. Argentina's economy, while the we got a chance to observe how dif- Before launching into a discussion of film in particular, Shaheen dis- Associate Director for CISLA, Mary Katie Coffin '04, one of the 33 meeting with the delegate from the ferent delegates tackled the rather cussed America's tendency to implicate Middle Eastern people in terrorist Devins. students attending, said, "In class, Philippines focussed on the prob- stiff questions posed to them by the events, citing the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombings: "Initially, the media "Not only does this trip have a Usman Sheikh and Shahan Zafar, lems faced by the Muslim minority very well-informed CISLA stu- assumed it was the work of Arab terrorists, and possible motivations based great social aspect to it for the stu- both students from Pakistan, gave us in the country. Cecile Dominguez dents." on their heritage became a big story. When it was discovered that the real dents, but also, when you go to the an excellent briefing on the history '04, a CC student from the culprit was Timothy McVeigh, his background as an Irish-American or a UN, you really see for a moment and current issues in that region of Philippines stated, ''The country has Christian was never part of the story was it?" Shaheen went on to discuss the "lunatic fringe" and how it is not limited simply to Arabs or Muslims, but how things like abortion center bombings Busy Admissions Season Yields Positive Results and even the Crusades have shown that all organized religions have a "lunatic fringe." Feature state a single cause for the decline in receiving tremendous turnout at Admissions, Lee Coffin, departed A large portion of the lecture centered around the influence of the media applications, but speculated that events snch as open houses, and in from Conn, Martha Merrill, who on racial perception. Shaheen explained, "When the media focnses in Onone By CAITLIN GREELEY word may have spread that the past few weeks, a very large was previously the director of ugly horrific image, we don't tend to see the rest of the picture." He spoke of STAFF WRITER Connecticut College's standards are number of people have been turning admissions and a Conn College the generalization of the "cultural other" as "dark and different, inept in the increasing, deterring potential appli- up for tours. Oliva Hall was filled to alumnus, stepped up to take the bedroom and on the battlefield ...always trying to steal the 'fair-haired maid- During the month of April, it is cants. capacity during last Monday's open position as Dean. Stein called the en'." not uncommon to see groups of con- The expected size of the class of house for an information session, decision to make Merrill Dean a One of the most interesting points of the lecture was a comparison fused but excited high school stu- 2006 is 470 students, ahout the same and Stein said that she is encouraged "logical" choice, and one that made between the perception of modern day Arabs and Jews in Nazi Germany. dents and their parents touring as the class of 2005. 210 memhers of by this turnout. the transition very easy. Shaheen noted similarities including facial features (most prominently a dis- Connecticut College. The next few the class of 2006 were accepted via The recent budget cuts have not As the admissions policies at torted nose), both being considered threats to society and to women, both weeks will be very busy ones for the the early decision option and 1,170 had a great impact on admissions. colleges evolve, Conn is trying to having a "different God," and both supposedly placing emphasis on money admissions office, which mailed out were accepted regular decision, As long as the programs that differ- keep up with peer institutions and costume. He also noted that all Arabs are being blamed for the actions its regular admissions decisions a bringing the acceptance rate to entiate Conn from its peer institu- through an increasing use of tech- of a "lunatic fringe" in much the same way many Japanese-Americans were little over two weeks ago. 35.3%, slightly up from last year's tions such as the CELS funded nology in the form of electronic persecuted following the attack on Pearl Harbor. This past year has been an espe- 34.3%. internship, CIS LA, CCBES, and the applications as well as contact After this lengthy preamble, Shaheen launched into the crux of his lec- cially unusual year for the admis- Judging from standardized test other centers remain in place stu- through e-mail, and promotions on ture: the film industry's treatment of Arabs. 1n doing research for his book, sions office, as it was for many col- scores and class rank, those admitted dents will still be attracted to Conn. the college web site. In addition, the Shaheen watched over 200 films that portrayed Arah peoples in both positive leges. According to Associate to the class of 2006 appear to be However, conversations between admissions commitment to enrolling and negative lights. He cited "The Leopard Woman (1920);' and Director of Admission Jennifer very strong academically. 461 stu- current and prospective Conn. stu- a diverse student body will only "Nighthawks (1981)" as being just two films that cast Arabs in the familiar Stein, the September 11th events dents, or 89%, ranked in the top dents have not proven beneficial to become stronger. role of heartless terrorists. He said that most people he knows that have seen played a major role in recruitment quintile of their respective classes, admissions. The members of the Looking beyond the class of the film "Not Without My Daughter" are surprised because they "never efforts, though not in the number of while 62% ranked in the top decile. admissions committee encourage 2006, the future classes at Conn look thought of Iranians as having children." the applicants. The median SAT scores in both ver- prospective students to speak with promising. Many current juniors Shaheen then showed several clips, first of the movie he considered to be In fact, contrary to the predic- bal and math were 670. current students abont what they like have been visiting or expressing an the "most racist movie about Arabs ever made," "Rules of Engagement." In tions of the admissions committee, There was a significantly higher and dislike about the college. If that interest in the college. the clip, Samuel L. Jackson, playing an American soldier, was shown being international applications did not go percentage of students of color student happens to be one that feels The next few weeks are an excit- fired on by a crowd of veiled Arabs that included women and small children. down. A higher percentage of stu- admitted this year. 75 African that they have been hurt in some way ing time for the Office of The clip brought Shaheen to tears as he said the film portrayed "ail Muslims dents of color were also accepted, American students wer~ accepted, by the budget cuts, it may impact the Admissions, as the class of 2006 as being programmed to hate America" and asked, "What are men and and Stein attributes this to programs up from 54 last year and the total prospective's decision to atteno takes shape. The accepte stu ents women to our armed forces supposed to make of this?" designed to encourage minority stu- percentage of minority students Conn. have very strong qualifications, and Shaheen did also show clips of "Three Kings" and "The 13th Warrior," dents to apply to Conn, such as the totaled 18, a considerable marker In a year when there has been so promise to be a positive addition to both films he consulted on and both films that portray Arabs as real people recent Eclipse weekend. from the admissions standpoint. much change, the recent turnover in the college. and as heroes to a point, to demonstrate that positive films about Arabs did The number of applications Despite the repercussions of the leadership of admissions went exist. totaled 3,912, which declined from September 11th events and a smaller "remarkably smoothly." Shortly Before adjourning for a question & answer session and reception, last year's 4,318. Stein could not applicant pool, the college has been after the previous Dean of Shaheen emphasized the need for television documentaries about the real Arabs and a summit of Hollywood creators to discuss the portrayal of the Arab. He concluded: "Stereotypes take a long time to wither away, but we've Mark Lafontaine Named New Vice President for Advancement always tried as a people to address the wrongs we've done. Shared hopes and dreams will overcome stereotypes, we are all one family in the care of God." By EUZABIITH KNORR to oversee all of the development department and containing two term, keeping folks informed, Though some attendees felt Shaheen was "too preachy," there is no deny- STAFF WRITER functions of the college and alumni trustees, two faculty members, and engaged, and committed to the ing that he was also a powerful and emotional speaker. He presented a relations, and to coordinate the pub- an alumni member was created to College." plethora of facts in his lecture and elicited strong response (both positive and On May 13, Mark LaFontaine lie relations function of the college assist in the interviewing of these He would like to see this same negative) from his audience. will join the Connecticut College as it relates to development and candidates. commitment to longterm relation- Dr. Shaheen is a Professor of Mass Communications Emeritus at community to serve as senior alumni relations," explained Aaron According to Rivkin, the mem- ships internally as well as externally Southern Illinois University, a two-time Fulbright scholar, and has served an administrator for the Vice President Bayer, the current Acting VP of bers actually "worked as separate at the college, as "the advancement advisor to CBS and on several tilms. for Advancement. President Advancement. Additionally, as a consultative representatives," with office is one that establishes rela- Fainstein announced the naming of senior administrator, LaFontaine the faculty members condncting tionships with all of the internal Lafontaine, the current director for will have a critical role in the strate- interviews on campus and the resources that we have." Yale College Programs at Yale gic planning and management of the trustees interviewing in New York. LaFontaine left Yale University, fAJHflELIJ LN1\/EgS1IY University, to the position on April college, serving as one of nine Bayer notes, "It's very important for where he has served as director for 5. administrators who join the the Vice President of Advancement Yale College Programs since 1998 \hOl·I]I.·lj (:lllritLilh~I ,!lll,"dl"n . I "I was looking for someone who President in all key decision making. to be able to work well and closely and where he joined the develop- could do a variety of things very Emphasizing the importance of with both faculty and trustees ment staff as associate director for well;' said Fainstein. These things the job, Bayer stated, "You really because both play very critical roles major gifts in 1993, on April 19. include being "highly effective at can't do good strategic planning in fundraising here." At Yale, Lafontaine was respon- meetings and working with alumni, without a good understanding of Senior administrators also met sible for setting the strategic direc- Yo r to .7Itr,wJ an excellent strategist, and articulate where the money will come from." with candidates during the interview tion for and managing the Yale spokesman for the college, and a LaFontaine will serve as the col- College annual fund program as I process, and in March a meeting was very good manager." lege's first permanent Vice- held where they joined the President well as the programs for annual giv- Fainstein sawall of these attrib- President of Advancement, filling a and the search committee in a dis- ing' reunion giving, capital giving hiS .7lth,n~~ utes in LaFontaine, adding that an position that has been open since cussion of the potential choices. up to $100,000 and undergraduate additional factor in his selection was former Vice President of The final selection was subject to programs. As part of the senior man- • Take OOUI'S!:S to lighten or sped up yoor OOUJ'SeWOlk that, "I also, very importantly, found Development and Alumni Relations the President, with whom the VP agement team in Yale's development • Tri\'sl and rtudy in ELmJpeand Nm uidili Mark to have profound understand- Claire Matthews stepped down in must work very closely. "Mark was office, he helped develop overall ing of what liberal arts colleges are early January of 2001. Susan Stitt chosen from a field that was deep fundraising policies, priorities, pro- • um • t,rlifklt, to idY~1Q yol.lr l;Imr all about,' served as the acting vice president and strong," said Fainstein, who is grams, and administration of the • ~I'lt:hy(lllr SIlII\IMr~rl!'l!l ~r ~"'lld'Jsd'Iooi vat.ttlon Though LaFontaine was not until December 3 I of 2001. Since confident that the right decision has department. Annual fund giving looking to leave Yale, he says, "It that time Aaron Bayer has been been made for the college. increased 26 percent and leadership Rnd the fight tQUrH to fit ,elIIII' seemed to me that this would be the serving as the acting VP of LaFontaine voices excitement annual giving rose more than 50 per- perfect opportunity for me to take Advancement in addition to main- about coming to the college, and cent during his tenure. Stiliiion Dates the experience that I had over the taining his roles as Secretary of the says a "fun challenge will be to get LaFontaine holds a Bachelor of May 22 - May 29 June 3 - June 28 past nine years at Yale and use it at a College and General Council. to know the Connecticut College Arts degree in English from RoIlins hI~ 1 • JU~30 Ay ust1 AUgUR7 place that had the same values in The position's name change community as quickly as I can." College and a law degree from terms of the Importance of a liberal from VP of Development and He is happy to see how vested Creighton University School of Law arts education." Alumni Relations to VP of the people affiliated with the school in Omaha, Nebraska. From 1989 to Tllik1c.ou fH5 lit He points to his own undergrad- Advancement marks a move to inte- are in its growth, and feels that their 1993, he practiced law, including two years as a litigation associate • tht f lrt~l~Un~ 1C rnpys uate educational experience at grate more closely the college rela- high expectations and visions chal- • thv o"nbIJl)' c.nd~ntMQbml)' Campus Rollins College as building the tions and development functions lenge him to put the fundraising with the law firm of Sherrits Smith & Gardner in Omaha. strong value he gives to the liberal within the college. resources of the college in a place • or tlnfJnf arts. He also cites the energy and A nationwide search to fill the that gives sufficient funds for this The incoming VP has a wife, Darlene, and three children: Sam, 4; vision of President Fainstein and his position began this past fall. To aide growth. An additional ch~lenge that Lucy, 2; and Danny, 15 months. The meetings with several faculty mem- in the search process, the college he looks forward to rs to under- family has been exploring the New bers as playing key roles in his deci- hired an executive search firm stand alumni perspectives on how they want to be engaged, and to be London area and is currently look- sion to join the college. which screened a first round of can~ able to use new technology ing for a honse. They are eager to "The sense of community and didates before recommending a pool resources to keep people connect- become involved with the ommitment to the place was so of about twenty. Fainstein conducted c .. ked initial resume screenings and inter- Connecticut College campus and • strong that it excited me, remar d" .views, nf"owing the pool to five. A e . "If ~here is a fundamental goal communitt~ ~ Fnr 11',0'" ink,rmuti.;n r'_aFontaine. ~ ·t will be building relation- .,.,- As Vice 'President. of search committee chaired by for me I (ilil trIll !I\'e ~~HFD-UNIV(S6~:B~-S6481 ' Professor Julie Rivkin of the English ships with our alumni over the long Advancement , "Mark's job Will be • 5 f ..

8 • APRIL 19, 2002 • TUE COLLEGE VOICE I-nite Showcases International Cultures Students Suspended, Campus Reacts By DEBORAH BLOCK L\your EDITOR continued from page 1 cuss the sequence of events of that with the help of volunteers. "If J- day in any further detail. Board says three semesters [of sus- Through dancing, fashion and food, the third annual guys under contro1." Dean WoodBrooks disagrees pension] is appropriate, I'm done, I-nite provided a glimpse into the cultures international This disappointment was made with this version of events, explain- there's nothing more 1can do." . students bring with them to Conn. manifest following the game when ing, "Every student is given the The administration defends their ATLAS, Conn's International club, started planning Wesleyan contacted Connecticut chance to defend the themsel ves right to handle cases of a ccrtain I-nite in January. Putting together the event involved College regarding the matter. when accused of a wrongdoing ... the level of sensitivity or complexity. time and preparation. Some students rehearsed until 3 "A formal complaint was filed by process is that a Dean meets with the "If there is a highly sensitive am the night before the show. the Athletic Director and several student in question and gives them case, for various reasons, including "It took long hours of hard work-especially by the coaches at Wesleyan to President an opportunity to prepare a written people outside the community, or if exec board, and it was very stressful," president of Fainstein, followed by complaints statement that can include a defense, there is reason to believe that a ATLAS Kuswantie Parasram said. from Conn. students, coaches, and an admission of guilt, reasons why member of the community is at risk : The result of all of that work is that this year's l-nite community members," commented other people should be ques- in any way, then the deans exercise was the biggest ever. On April 12, students packed the Conn Dean of Student Life tioned.v.a second meeting takes their right and obligation to investi- 1962 room, which was decorated with flags on the wall Catherine WoodBrooks, "A campus place between student and Dean(s) gate and hear the case," said to represent Some of the nationalities featured. The event safety report was also filed." in which the statement is reviewed, WoodBrooks. was sold out, including standing room. The audience In addition to the inter-college questions are asked by the Dean(s), Frances Hoffmann, Dean of the included students, parents, faculty members, and New complaint, Wesleyan also filed a and the student is given the opportu- College, echoed this statement. "In LOWOD residents. complaint with NESCAC. nity to add to their statement ... after cases of a particularly sensitive o'lAJotof people showed up without reservations and Unfortunately Wesleyan's Athletic this, the statement is reviewed once nature, or cases that have a broad there were not enough seats for all of them," said fresh- Director could not be reached to before by the Deans before any deci- institutional nature or are complex, man fashion show model Trang Nguyen. comment on any of these filings. sion is rendered .. .it is important we the deans do the investigation and r-(Ute is part of both Intercultural Awareness Month Upon reviewing the cases, oversee this process as expediently adjudication." 'indlJcilipse Weekend. While there have been many other Student Life decided that this was as possible ... Expediency and effi- In response to the petition, events going on throughout April, I-nite is the keystone not a matter to be decided through ciency are of the utmost importance. Hoffmann said, "Students have • event. the J-Board process. The charges I have never experienced a case right to express their opinions. My ''The basic role of I-nite is to promote cultural being brought against the students where the Judiciary Board did not own feeling is that the process was awareness on campus. About ten percent of the student include disorderly conduct, under- agree that such a case belonged at fair." body is international and it's nice to have cultural food GingerJacobson '04 in a Caribbean dance as part oj l-nite (Sultan). age and public drinking, and verbal- the level of the J-Board." ''Throughout the next day," said and outfits to show our cultural diversity," Parasram said. ly abusive and defiant behavior. The Both WoodBrooks and Hoffmann of the day following the "It's to get more people to know how the interna- more student performances, as well as a karate and case is not being considered sexual Hoffmann rebuffed student accusa- incident, "there were flurries of con- tional students are doing and to show the unity of Conn," weapon demonstration by instructor Shawn Floyd and harassment. tions that the thoroughness of the ferences and phone calls as we tried added Nguyen. several of his students from the Yamashita Mystic Dojo. The punishments meted out by investigation was sacrificed in the to untangle what had transpired," The evening started with a performance of the cha- There was also a professional Egyptian belly dance by the administration ranged from pro- name of expediency. The response of the women's cha, one of several fashion shows, an exhibition by the Ann "Roxann" Smith. bation to suspension. Of particular "I vehemently disagree," said lacrosse team to the incident was Dance Club, and an Indian dance called Bole Chudiyan. Reactions to the petformances varied, interest to the student body has been WoodBrooks. "In my case where varied. While some players were During the performances, members of the audience "I never thought I could be bored by half naked three students who received suspen- I'm looking at any kind of adjudica- . upset by the behavior of the fans, snacked on popcorn and salad. The fashion shows fea- woman dancing," explained Dejan Duzevik '04, sions effective immediately. They tion, I believe in absolute thorough- others were unaffected. Hitchner, tured costumes native to such countries as India, Most people, however, enjoyed the entertainment. are not allowed to return to campus ness." WoodBrooks also stressed speaking for the team, said they Thailand, and Malaysia. All six major continents were "I think the performers were really quirky and were until the fall of 2003. The campus that each student involved in the were surprised by the severity of represented. having fun," Vetti Nathan '03 said. reaction to the incident has largely case was being evaluated individual- some of the sanctions, However, she Dinner was a buffet of entrees from several local eth- "It was spectacular-especially the hot boys in cos- focused on these punishments and ly, and that it was not unusual for her did not support seeking to overturn nic restaurants, such as Uliano's and Bombay Grill and tume," added Alice Kelly '04. the process that determined those to work 12 hour days and over the Student Life's decision. Spice, as well as Thai food made by Aim Sinpeng 'OS. sentences. weekend when handling such a case. "I don't think someone has the Following dinner, the entertainment continued with The men involved in the case "I really want to get to the bottom of right to go to J-Board just because met twice with the Office of Student thi"s. the J-Board wants to take it out of Life. During the first meeting, the The J-Board submitted a letter to the hands of Student Life," said students explained their involvement the deans asking to hear the case Hitchner. HI feel like it is severe to And the Cup Goes to... in the incident and turned in a writ- after the students had been informed be suspending these kids, but I have ten statement describing the situa- of their punishments, but this to trust that Student Life has been continued from page 10 the third. Sorry, Jersey, but you get offense gets going, Dafoe will have tion. The students were told that request was denied. doing this for years and that they left out of the mix when Boston his work cut out for him. Student Life would be in touch. The Karen Geisenheimer '03, simi- know more than we do about the This year, however, there is just too sends you home in six, The Bruins will make it to the following week, the students were larly concerned, ·wrote a petition students' records and the situation:' much experience and talent on the The Flyers were the team 1 had Stanley Cup over the Flyers for one called in for a second round of meet- demanding that the men be allowed "The outside observer with a Red Wings. There is a Hall of Famer picked to go all the way at the start reason, and it is one that I have men- ings. During these meetings, the stu- a J-Board hearing. Geisenheimer's snapshot of what happened will per- wherever you look, and by this time of the season. They have a good, all- tioned many times above: goaltend- dents were lectured about the dan- concern is that the incident was not ceive that there was very harsh pun- in the season, they will have enough around team that is strong on both ing. Philadelphia has two capable gers of alcohol consumption and thoroughly investigated and that the ishments for very different behav- momentum and all the other essen- sides of the puck. They have large, goaltenders in Roman Cechmanek informed of their sentences. students were not allowed a fair iors," said WoodBrooks, "but thc~ tial intangibles to beat the reigning aggressive forwards who aren't and Brian Boucher; however, these Depending on how far away they hearing. should know we look at individual champions. Back in October, they afraid to get into the comers, as well two have been known to go into a lived, students were given between "The petition is not to absolve or histories, patterns of behavior, and were my pick to reach the finals, and as a consistent, solid defensive funk come playoff time. They will 24 and 48 hours to leave campus. reinstate the students but to get them disciplinary patterns before giving I am sticking to my prediction: corps. Though they have been in a let down, and the Flyers will go From the students' perspective, they the fair J-Board hearing they out individual sanctions," Wings reach the finals in seven, slump lately, their goaltending down. Bruins make it to the finals were given no opportunity to defend deserve," said Geisenheimer, who As far as the Eastern Conference should get things turned around just after another seven-game series. themselves from the charges or dis- collected more than 600 signatures i:s concerned, the decision can be in time to take care of the Ottawa As far as the Stanley Cup Finals reduced to three teams: the New Senators. If they do get things turned is concerned, the game will be a Jersey Devils, the Philadelphia around in time, they will also get match-up between a virtual super- SGAElections Delayed Due to Technical Problems Flyers, and the Boston Bruins. These past the New York Islanders, in what power and a team that few people are the top three teams in the confer- will be a harder but more evenly expected to be any good. The Detroit continued from page 1 reason to believe that extensive testing would have not ence, regardless of how they are matched series, Red Wings have all the makings of a think that the "whole part of the program that handled done this," he insisted. "There is no reason to believe seeded. The Devils have the best D If the Bruins are going anywhere championship team: great coaching, write-in candidates was a little strange," that if we did not do extensive testing that this error can in this half of the league, which is this postseason (and yes, they are superior goal tending, and more AlI- "1 didn't really understand how it was supposed to occur." anchored by Captain Scott Stevens, going to), it is not going to be an Stars than you can count on one come on because the faculty doesn't have a write in can- However, Friscia feels otherwise. "I think if we had who is among the top defensemen in easy road. They will first be facing hand. The one downside to the didate," he said. The other "shortcoming" in the applica- a test election and included all 1600 students, it the game, and Martin Brodeur, who, Jose Theodore of the Montreal Wings is the team's age, and this tion was that YAT and senior speaker did'nor have write- would've been found out right away." along with Roy and Hasek, is tops in Canadiens, MVP candidate and the will be the cause of its demise. With in fields at all. ''That is something Mike [Friscia] was not "Definitely, always increasing the size reduces the goaltending. The Bruins feature one best goalie of the 2002 season. After its core group of players all between made aware of," Khosa conceded, but was quick to add, chances but at the same time, increasing the size of test- at the best offenses in the league, Theodore, however, the Habs do not 33-40 years old, the wear of the long "however, that did not harm anybody." ing base from 30 to 50 might be much better than being the only team with multiple have much else to offer. Thus, the season will finally take its toll as the It is unclear whether more thorough testing of the e- increasing it from 30 to 6000," argued Khosa. "I would 4O-goal scores in Glen Murray and true challenge will be in tbe second finals go on. As a result, the home- voting application could have eliminated the possibility still say that I would like if there was more testing [as) Bill Guerin, as well as many other round when the Bruins will face the town heroes will win once again, as of the mess that followed. there are some problems that come up that wouldn't 1?1ented offensive weapons. The New Jersey Devils. The Bruins will their young legs will hold up longer "One of the problems that we've had is that this have come up otherwise ... but I do not know extensive Flyers, however, are the most com- win this series, assuming that every- than their opponents' will. The application is developed minimally tested and then testing would have prevented what happened." He fur- plete team of the three. Because of one on the bench is at his best, most Boston Bruins will be the 2002 launched for the entire campus use," said Friscia. "Every ther said that "For about two three weeks I've had the the way the playoffs are run, all importantly goaltender Byron Stanley Cup Champions after a other application that I've written has gone through system in my hand and I've been setting it up in differ- three will make it out of the first Dafoe. Breaking up the Devils' thrilling seven-game upset of the extensive testing before it was launched." ent ways [by] putting in ten candidates or writing in round, but only two can make it to defense is no easy task, and if their Detroit Red Wings. ''Testing is not the issue," Khosa disagreed. "The hundred people seeing if that still tallies perfectly." system is pretty fool-proof." When made aware of However, he did acknowledge that "I'm not an expert on Friscia's comments regarding lack of thorough testing, the best way to test this particular program." 'rewTeams he said, "We did internal testing within the SGA a few Addressing the issue of lack of extensive testing, times ... there was nothing wrong in internal testing." Friscia said, "That was something that had come up, but "I think we had a participation of about thirty peo- I think the fear to run a test election on 1600 students Improve with ple," countered Friscia. ''That's not really extensive test- was that after that election ended, nobody would be ing." Refening to the procedure that was followed when interested in voting for the real one." the faculty voting program was developed, he said, "The "No that was not a concern why I did not do it... the Each Stroke faculty tested it twice. The difference was [that] when I reason I did that was because it was not needed," said first wrote it, there was me and a couple of people test- : continued from page 10 Khosa. However he later said, "If we had encouraged ..LSAT NOT REQ.UlRED ing it and it worked fine. But when we launched it to the 1600 people to vote, it would have discouraged people to il!iout 6:46 consistently in 2,000- .. DAY AND EVENING PROGRAMS faculty, then you notice things." vote the second time." But Khosa had a difference of opinion. "There is no -meter races this season, The women .. ROLLING ADMISSIONS $pe to beat the Tufts and Holy ~ross crews, which have both been .. AfFOlWABLETllff ON 'l'UNS -112 -rQwing a few seconds slower than THEfEDL\N LAWSCHOOL TUITION resident tile Camels. The men hope to show urt Brown Dntinued improvement but are IN NEW ENGLAND Mare that it will not be easy. Ithaca ..OUR PRAcnCAIlTuEORETICAL s: one of the top men's crews this PROGRAM PnEPA.JlE~ STuDENTS fUR ice President -season, and Holy Cross has been THE OF AS WELL AS ing a remarkable season as well. PRAcnCE LAw alik Sarmad Asif Chair, SAC s Powell stated, "It's going to be a NUMEROUS OlHER PROF'£SSIONS Rick Gropper ebil~tle,but it will be a good test for THE LEADER OF REFORM hair of Academic Affairs IN LECAL EDUCATION l1iffl'tEi~''They are good teams, but we asanMamun Chair, J-Board '(HI FEDEAAl. STItF.ET, ANDOVER., MA. 01ft.10 looking forward to being com- Jonathan Franks ,Mitive with them," added Stransky. PhOlle: (978) 68~-0800 ~th teams are striving to be victori- ,eanal!: fco1by@(lI1,!l[a,w.edu Chair of Residential Affairs Wand to continue to remain com- auric Goglia VAT Mifive and succe ful as they Alex and approach the midpoint of the spring hair of Multiculti'ral Affairs seesorr.

? --?--~--- = T", COUJW'VOIC' • At'.'l J9, 2002 • 9 Preparing for Own Woodstock: Floralia 2002 continued from page 1 ?Uf trip down memory lane, The Arsonists, a hip hop band from Brooklyn, IS scheduled to bnng their special blend of hip hop and funk to Floralia's mamstage. Formed m 1993, The Arsonists began their career with a mem- bership of 13, but now perform throughout the country as a trio. The band's sophomore album, Date of Birth, is slated for release later this spring. As the band prepares for the release of their second album, they have been touring relentlessly, gaining a great following. The Arsonists are enjoying critical ~uccessa~well. According to the New York Times, "Even when just might- ily shooting the breeze, these rappers offer more imaginative twists than many chart-toppers manage in a career." From hip hop to a funk jazz fusion, headliners Addison Groove Project take the stage following the Arsonists' set. Hailing from Massachusetts, the ~extethas recently become one of the more prominent, prevailing jam bands in the genre. With blaring horns, pumping bass lines, a talented keyboardist, a guitarist and a charismatic vocalist, Addison Groove Project blends rock, jazz, funk and hip hop into an exhilarating combination. They just released their third album, "allophone," earlier this month and have toured exten- sively to support it. With their name more recognizable than last year's headliners, Two Skinny J's, Addison Groove Project's six talented musicians will provide an electrifying performance to close the evening .... at least the musical portion of the evening. As always, the MOBROC stage will provide a diverse group of student bands throughout the day as well. 1\venty-Seventh Annual Eclipse Weekend a Success

continued from page 1 the most posi tive. Many alumni remember the "Coming from a predominantly weekend fondly and are pleased to African American school, one of my see the way it has grown over the biggest concerns about college is the past decade. way that I will be received and how Jim Hobart '90, said, "In a world I will cope with being a minority at growing smaller by the minute and school for the first time," comment- where understanding and interacting ed prospective student Matt Koh. Come Join The College Voice with other cultures is of increasing "Seeing the efforts made by a school importance, I am glad to see Conn like Connecticut College to make making an effort both to welcome not only minority students, but all minority students and to encourage students feel welcome and at home all of its students to live in and thrive ended many of my worries." Gang: It Will Be Just Like in a diverse community." At least forty high-school stu- Hobart, along with many other dents attended this year's Eclipse alumni, is thrilled at the college's Weekend, nearly quadrupling last current efforts to diversify our com- year's turnout. munity. One of the things that separates Old TiOles (Not Like the In addition 10 members of the Conn from many other schools is the alumni pool, the event also draws the community that students, faculty, attention of potential Conn students. and alumni all enjoy. Events like Eclipse Weekend has become one of Eclipse Weekend not only celebrate the busiest weekends for prospective this community, but also help the Other Nine Seasons). call x2812 minority students_._------~ to visit and one of college community to grow closer. Connecticut College Special

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cup Goes NORA MIRICK turn into common practice? After SrAFFWRITER opening the season by winning their first two games, the Lady Camels o The date was Tuesday, April lost their next six straight. After t ••• 16th, the lime was 4 p.m., and Tuesday's loss, the Camels fell to 1_ Connecticut College was fully pre- 7 in NESCAC competition, 3-7 If you do actually read my col- pared to face Williams College out overall. ''Tuesday's game was like a umn, then you know that) spent my on Harkness green. The scene could lot of our losses have been; we 836 words last time explaining to my not have been better; it was a beau- always start out scoring really well," faithful readers why the beginning of tiful day, the sun was shining, a nice said senior captain Anna Hitchner. Spring was the most boring time of crisp breeze blew across the field, Perhaps that's where the prob- year. This week, however, I come to Connecticut was experiencing some tern lies for the young team. It has you on a different note. While the of the best weather it has had all the talent to get things going in the end of Marchlbeginning of April in year, and the fans were out in full beginning, but has not yet learned the world of sports can be quite dull, force to support their Lady Camels. how to continue their high level of the second half of the fourth month is The Connecticut College play to the end of the game. This the exact opposite. Yes, ladies and Women's Lacrosse games have will only come with time, and there gents, not only does Tax Day come recently been part of a controversy is still much to be played in the sea- in the second half of April, but some here on campus due to the inappro- son. of the best puck of the year is about priate behavior of a few fans at the What lies next for these ladies? to begin. That's right - it's time for team's last home contest. All present They look for yet another tally in the the NHL play- hoped this behavior would not occur win column as they face Wellesley offs, and) am again. College on April 18th. Followed by now going to This day, fans were treated to a three more games, against Colby on grant you the little extra time in the sun, since the April 20th, Babson on April 23rd, privilege of game got off to a delayed start, as and finally against Tufts on the 27th getting into the Williams team arrived 45 min- Third leading scorer Emily StiejJ'04 helps to get conn back on a roll against Mount Holyoke after a six-game losing streak (Tselikis). to close out the season. Starting this master- utes late. Despite this, the Lady this challenge quickly with a goal of time down with a score of 3-9. The less for the remainder of the second with the Colby game, the rest are mind's head Camels scored the first goal of the its own. energy that the Lady Camels had in half. The game ended in a disap- home, so all fans are welcome to with my per- game, jumping into the lead. This The first half continued much in the beginning of the game came pointing 3-20 loss. support these ladies as they strive to MATI PJrnsrON spective on early lead didn't seem to intimidate this way until Conn gave in to six back at the beginning of the second At what point does a streak turn do their best, going into every came Personal Perspective the quest for Williams, however, as it answered unanswered goals, going into half half, yet they still remained score- into a habit, or an occasional loss prepared to compete. Lor d Stanley's Cup, hockey's Holy Grail. The Western Conference will be Men's Tennis Enjoys Competitive Season Conn Crew Improves a two-team race, much like it usually is. Since 1996, the same three teams By DAVID BYRD have made it to the Stanley Cup SrAfl' WRITER Finals coming ont of the West: the with Every Stroke Colorado Avalanche, the Detroit Red Although its overall record may not show it, the Wings, and the Dallas Stars. Dallas, Connecticut College Men's Tennis Team is having a By BoNNIE PROKESCH weekend before, and finished second however, will not be the subject of good year. It is playing in the toughest Division III S'I1\FF WRITER behind Williams. The women suf- this year's post-season festivities, league in the nation and has managed to stay competi- fered their first defeat of the year, meaning that Detroit and Colorado tive with all the other schools. "The NESCAC has five This Spring, both the finishing fourth out of the total four will have to pick up the slack. They of the top ten Division III teams in the nation, so it's a Connecticut College men and boats. will do so nicely, as both will make it pretty tough conference," says Head Coach Paul Huch. women rowers started the season Commenting on the men's race, to the Conference finals. Overall, the Camels are 4-7, including a victory over strong and have never turned back. captain Phil Stransky '02 comment- Colorado will make it past the Division) Holy Cross and Division III rival, Hamilton The women have remained consis- ed, "It was a building race, and first round by first beating the Los College. They have had a lot of close NESCAC losses. tent, finishing first in two out of although we didn't win. we are Angeles Kings in a quick-four game On Tuesday, the Camels fell one win short against three races, while the men are seeing where we want to be in the season." sweep, thanks to the return of Peter Wesleyan in a 3-4 loss. Conn has also lost 2-5 to both the results of hard training, improv- Ethan Powell '04 put the season Forsberg. who is among several of Trinity and Colby. ing consistently throughout the sea- into perspective when he explained, the best players in the world, and The Wesleyan match was impressive for some of the son. HOur boat is already as fast as it was adds the depth of a third quality cen- players. Senior Captain Cam Clark, playing his last The women opened their season at the end of the season last year, and ter. Then, the Avs will ride past the home match, pulled out a three set victory. "He had a with a first place finish in a 2,000- we still have a lot of races left in the Sharks in the second round because huge will at his last home match," said Huch. "It was meter race against Mount Holyoke season." of goaltending: Evgeni Nabokov vs. his flrst NESCAC win of the year, and it was his best College and UMass Lowell, at Although the race in Worcester "Saint" Patrick Roy. (Does an argu- match." UMass Lowell. The Camels com- had great significance to the men's ment really need to be made in favor Junior Captain Dan Greenblatt and junior Mike pleted the distance in 6:46.89, a full crew, it was their race against Coast of Roy?) Marvel also pulled out victories against the Cardinals. four seconds ahead of the second- Guard last Sunday that truly aJJowed Detroit, being the best team in the The Camels won all their matches in three sets. place Mount Holyoke boat. At the them to reap the benefits of hard league. even though it is currently in "We haven't had the most consistent lineup this sea- same locale, the men finished in a work and rigorous training. In prior a slump with just one win in its last son due to injuries and roster changes," says Huch. This time of 6:01 .32 for the 2,OOO-meters, years, Coast Guard's crew typically ten tries, will also make it to the con- has given some of the players a chance to move up and placing them third out of four boats, beat Conn's men by about twenty ference finals. The Wings are always prove their skills. Greenblatt points to Marvel as an beating out Urnass Lowell, but fin- seconds. This year, the Camels fin- able to tum things up a notch come example of a player who has stepped up toward the end ishing behind the University of New ished within 1.1 seconds of the post season. With a star-studded line- of the year. Marvel was rotating in and out of the line- Hampshire and the University of Coast Guard boat. up, it doesn't even matter if they have ups, but after some roster changes has moved up to take Rhode Island. "I think we scared them," not won in seven games and are fac- over the number four spot in the singles lineup. "He has The second race of the season remarked PoweU regarding the near ing the hottest team in the NHL in really improved physically and mentally over the course proved to be a test of the improve- victory against the cadets. The race the first round - they will turn it on of the season," says Huch. Marvel has won matches Theplay oftbe doubles teams, including Dan Greenblatt '03 ment of both crews, for they raced gained the men's team much respect OJlce-the puck drops and take out the against Hamilton and Wesleyan while playing at the (backgrountl), and Nick Sbiek '03 (foregrotmd), is cmctat for tbe the same tearns on the same water as from a crew with whom they share Camels down tbe stretch (Day). ~auucks in five. An offense that number four spot. in the season openers. The women the water every day. oasts four 5OO-goal scorers (Brett Rounding out the top six singles players are fresh- doubles and play consistently as a team. There is not a were triumphant once again, finish- When asked about the vast ull, Luc Robitaille, Steve Yzerman, man Nick Raffel at number five and sophomore Alex lot of doubles experience on the team as most players ing first against the same teams they improvement of the crew, Stransky a~d Brendan Shanahan) and a Sandman, who has jumped from the number nine spot are used to playing singles, but "our guys have definite- had beaten the week before. The stated, "We realized, after coming in defense that is anchored by the sec- earlier in the year to the number six. ly improved," says Greenblatt. "We felt like we could men, showing improvement, rowed a last last year, that we have to train 'Q...nd-best goalie in the world, The top four players are junior Nick Sheiikh, who is the beat Wesleyan and Colby this year, but it's the end of the faster time, but again finished third harder to do better. So, we are train- ominik Hasek, will be too much for new number one player for the team this year, year that really matters." ahead of UMass Lowell. ing harder and doing better. It's any team to handle, though the Greenblatt, Clark, and Marvel. Sheiikh has been Hueh points to the captains as excellent leaders for After another week of intense almost as simple as that." Wings' age (the average team age is impressive this year in playing the top-ranked players ill the team. He calls Greenblatt "a bulldog on the court practicing, the two crews went to Both the men's and women's 31) may playa factor as the playoffs the nation, including a big win over Brandeis' top play- and says, "Every match he brings 100%." Worcester, Massachusetts to race crews will travel to Worcester once wear on. er. The coach also admits that he "was close to tears" on against Worcester Polytechnic again this weekend to race against A bitter rivalry will be renewed The Camels are confident that they can do some Tuesday when Clark pulled through to beat Wesleyan. Institute. Massachusetts Institute of Ithaca College, Holy Cross, and in the Western Conference Final. It damage as their season comes to a close. According to The Camels will close out the 2002 schedule by trav- Technology, and Williams College. Tufts University. The races should seems like these two teams manage Greenblatt, "The top teams in the past (Williams, eling to Amherst on Wednesday in what should be a The race proved difficult for both prove extremely competitive for to meet in the playoffs every year, Trinity, Amherst, and Bowdoin) are still there, but there tough but competitive match. On Monday, the Camels teams. Whi le the women were both teams. The women must face an each of their series exemplifying are other teams; Tufts and Middlebury that have really will drive down the road to the Coast Guard Academy in unable to maintain their speed Ithaca crew comparable to their own what the NHL playoffs are all about. improved. It's pretty even all the way through except for their final regular season match before tbey head to against the fierce competition, the boat, as both teams have rowed Williams. We could surprise people in the tournament." Amherst next weekend for the NESCAC Championship. men rowed strongly, exhibiting continued on page 8 To do this, the Camels will need to improve their immense improvement from the continued on page 8 Camel Scoreboard

:... Men 's Lacrosse Men's and Women's Rowing 4/22, at Coast Guard, 3:00 p.m, ~-"'" ~4/13, vs. Skidmore, 7-6 4/20, at Holy Cross with Tufts and Ithaca 4/26-4/28, NESCAC Championship • 4/16, at Williams, 5-9 4/27, vs. Trinity and Wesleyan in Worcester, Ma . 5/4, New England Championship Men's Outdoor Track I2p, at Colby, 1:00 p.m. rd 1/25, vs. Amherst, 4:30 p.m. 4/13, Wesleyan Invitational, 3 of 3 Sailing 4/20, Silfen Invitational M'omen's Lacrosse 4/20-4/21, Women's New England Championship, 4/27, NESCAC Championship at Bates 4/11, at Mount Holyoke, 16-4 9:30 a.m. 4/16, vs. Williams, 3-20 Women's Indoor Track 4/18, at Wellesley, 4:300 p.m. Men's Tennis 4/13, Wesleyan Invitational, 1st of 3 4/20, vs. Colby, 1:00 p.m. 4/16, vs, Hamilton, 4/20, Silfen Invitational 4/17 ,at Middle~ury, 4127, NESCAC Championship at Bates ~ f r