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Thursday, February 14, 2002 Volume CXXK, Number 16 ESTABLISHED 1856 Cove walks plank, 1978. it takes, and to run two is quite a are the transfer of the liquor license II tion in pizza business for specified by the Corrigan family since BY BRYAN STOKES AND nego- to sell originated in task," said Nelson. from Corrigan and operation ROBBIE KETCHAM period of time and a liquor license The agreement 2001 with negotiations In the Kenyon Fortnightly an- tiations with the Buchanans. News Staff transfer. October of elaborated "Jeannie Corrigan has entered into Starting in May, the Cove will between Director of Business Ser- nouncement, Corrigan "The fam- a management agreement to con- Tomorrow, Pirate's Cove and be opened under a new name and vices Fred Linger, Vice President for on her decision, saying 1978. tinue to operate the Cove," said Gambier Deli owner Jeannie under the new management of Tom Finance Joe Nelson and Corrigan. ily has run the Cove since We Nelson, "until the liquor license Corrigan will officially complete the and Lisa Buchanan, current opera- Corrigan initiated the sale in order Selling it is sad, but necessary. the place, so transfers, plus thirty days beyond sale of the Cove to Kenyon College tors of the Village Inn. This comes to focus more attention on the Gam- really enjoyed running let it The Cove is a that. There's no set time for a li- for $633,250. The College will ac- in the wake of an announcement that bier Deli, after becoming the sole it's hard to go. though, so this is quor license transfer, but less than quire the property, the Cove and the Village Inn plans to leave their owneroperator of both restaurants. big responsibility, for us to 90 days is peculiar, and it can last Gambier Gallery buildings.almost current Gambier location. "It's a burden, there's more that it a good opportunity focus on the Deli." up to six months; it's very iffy." all Cove equipment, the right to use The Cove, located at 100 takes to run a restaurant than it ap downsize and COVE, two Cove no competi all kinds of effort that The next steps for the College see page theC PirateI HUH VUVV I.UIMV,name, v.. DrClOKiynBrooklyn Ol,St, has1IOS beenUCCII 111in Up.iaUJiloperation pUU.pears. There's unm.. - to leave; what's next for Kenyon? Oden decides f; in and attracted a more talented fac- Carlcton'sPnrlrtnn's website,website which hashasnicturespictures Kenyon the distinction of being one Minnesota. We have more relatives ing BY TARYN NfYERS col- Ne- in the past five years," he said. "If of the event. There, according to an of the country's finest liberal arts Minnesota, South Dakota and ulty Senior News Editor I in this pressed, as I sometimes am, about the anonymous source, he was in "fine leges," he continued. "That's where braska than there are people to- education happens best. Those room ... We do want to return home." accomplishment that we have done after 1 :48 p.m., gasps form." think Last Friday that's the of places which I like to He also addressed his biggest gether ofwhich I'm most proud, were heard around campus whenever Oden and the Chair of Kenyon's are type number two, and Ireland be associated with ... Secondly, I like accomplishments during his time at number one, that's e-m- Cornelia ail accounts were opened. The Board of Trustees, daunting things. "We have made extraordi- that's number three. It's that important, e-m- exciting, Kenyon. "allcampus" ail "Buffy" Hallinan '76, spoke briefly to doing new, subject line for an the I like doing them, but dramatic, in this country I think, to the present and futureof sent out at that time boldly declared a group of around 40 students, faculty, It's not only that nary, see ODEN, page two I I in Ameri- strides towards diversify "PRESIDENT ODEN ACCEPTS administrators and staff on Monday in that do the best that can unparalled education. That's where TOP POSITION AT CARLETON Rosse Hall. can liberal arts I and scary. I COLLEGE." Oden began by again explaining feel the most challenged Court heats up for chief something new and daunt- " a r r ? Oden was offered the presidency his reasons for leaving Kenyon. "From need to do test and was fined $50 plus court little bit scary BY ROBBIE KETCHAM e-m- a ail, and frankly even Friday morning. According to the the letters that have gone out to the ing costs. time to time." News Editor he "then announced to Kenyon members of the community," he said, from The conviction comes after His main reason for accepting the trustees gathered in New York City for "you will know some of the things Former College Township Shira allegedly wrote "NEIL," the I Friday position at Carleton, however, which the winter meeting of the Executive about the decision made on Fire Chief Craig Shira was con- name of Former Assistant Fire deci- he said comprised about 70 percent of cali- Committee that he has decided to ac- and some of the reasons for that victed of disorderly conduct yes- Chief Neil Bower, on a .380 some repetition, his decision, was the location. "I grew an offensive cept the position." Soon thereafter, the sion. Even if it causes terday morning for writing a ber bullet, and wrote tell you up on the Minnesota-Sout- h Dakota a station campus was notified. Oden then flew however, let me once again colleague's name on a bullet. message to Bower on fire border. Teresa grew up and has fam-- re-cept- ion decision." court to Carleton to attend a welcoming the thinking ... that led to the Though originally pleading not chalkboard. According to with ily in Nebraska, South Dakota and met on Saturday, according to "Carleton College shares guilty to the minor misdemeanor documents, Shira and Bower of Trust- - at his arraignment in January, with the township Board CHIEF, James and the Giant Bull Shira changed his plea to no con see page four Village Kangaroos gone was the Kangaroo program, apart BY WINCHESTER JOANNA from one of the familiarities - '' ' - Staff Reporter i - Kenyon campus and Gambier vil- "; 4 ' -- A has it V J Every Tuesday and Thursday, lage has to offer, and why a procession of about twenty five come to an end? . Dean VV elementary-ag- e kids accompanied "Classic Kenyon,"

student-voluntee- rs the program. by five or six Kenyon Omahan categorized wound its way from the "Student-ru- n, student-organized- ." give the Wiggin Street School to Snowden. So it follows that students what the "Kan- The explanation for this phenom- best explanation of after-scho- ol Essentially, the pro- enon was "Kangaroos," an garoos" were. 4 after-scho- ol program that has been ter- gram provided supervised kids from minated, no longer snaking its way activity for local see ROOS, page four up Wiggin Street. But what exactly

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During this transfer period, the Kenyon Fortnightly as a "food-and-drin- k staff more than Kenyon students." May of 2001. needs to put time and money into it

employees of the Cove will become establishment," is yet to be The Gambier Gallery, an art In mid-Ma- y, the VI plans to and pay it some attention ... The rea-

temporary College employees, sub- completely determined. Future op- gallery and tanning salon formerly move operations to the Colonial son why we were eager to rent a ject to all applicable regulations, erator Tom Buchanan and Nelson owned by Corrigan, will remain in- City Bowling Arena, approximately place in the first place was so that and will even receive an employee have differing visions for the prop- tact with Staci Staats as operator. "I 4 miles away from their current we wouldn't have to detract from handbook. erty. "It will be sort of a neighbor- talked with Kenyon, with Joe downtown Gambier location. our food production for maint- In light of the Emily Murray hood bar and grill," explained Nelson, and I think College own- "We've built our business reputa- enance." tragedy, the College also plans to Buchanan, who plans to remodel the ership is going to be really a ben- tion in Gambier, and we wish we The new location for the VI boasts

perform criminal background Cove. "W3 have an ample amount efit," explained Staats. "I really look didn't have to go," said Buchanan a larger seating area and "it will inevita-bj- y checks on all current and new em- of work to do." Nelson, however, forward to continuing to serve the who cites communication issues be more comforable for our custom- ployees of the Cove during the in- hopes to. maintain a similar Cove students. It's a real joy to be here, with landlord Mary Ellen Schaefer ers," said Buchanan. Currently, the terim period. The College also menu, saying, "We're thinking, not and I hope it all continues, and I as the reasoning behind the reloca- owner of The Alcove restaurant in plans to tighten security and safety terribly different than it is now, good can't see why that can't happen. I tion. "They want us to take more Mount Vernon has expressed interest in around the Cove, including the in- burgers, good pizza, good subs, feel it's a very positive move." Ac- responsibility for the property." operating a restaurant at the current prop- stallation of a fire system. maybe good salads, maybe a little, cording to Nelson, the college in- These responsibilities include the erty at 102 Gaskin St, the current loca- The form of this new restau different kind of lunch menu since tends to enter into a lease agreement replacement of a rotting roof and tion for the Village Inn. Oden: Soon looking over the 10,000 lakes CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE the first time since 1 852, Kenyon Col- ness. "Much remains to be done," she for another search. But of course, he's now, and there are going to be some College." lege now owns over 1,000 acres of said. "Rob Oden's departure does not been a nominee many times in won- really interesting people ... Maybe Among his other accomplish- land ... that might be eliminating end- mean that we will lower our sights derful other searches." people who will be entirely different ments, Oden listed the new curricu- less fast food restaurants between even infinitesimally; in academics, in The task now is for Kenyon to from those who are current college lum requirements; decreasing the fac- Columbus and here, which will en- student life and development, indeed find its next president. Hallinan ex- presidents ... I certainly would like a ulty class load without increasing class sure the rural character of Kenyon ... in any aspect of the College's opera- plained the process in detail: 'The person who is a very strong and dy- sizes; and new facilities, including the We raised not far from double what tion. Nor does it mean we should ex- committee will have two faculty, two namic leader, who's willing to take in what science buildings, the expanded mu- rational calculation said we could." pect any less for the College's future staff and two students on it and a rep- some risks terms of describing is be. sic department and "a huge new class- Hallinan then addressed the is- ... During the next several months, resentative from the alumni and then, the future of the college going to room of hundreds of acres that we call sue of where Kenyon goes from here. we'll form a search committee for additionally, there will be as many, or I 'd like someone who can lead the fac- the Brown Family Environmental She began by talking a bit about Oden, Kenyon 's next president. An early task maybe one more trustees. In addition ulty and be a positive force in the new Center." telling him that "When you go west of that committee will be to take the to that, there will be somebody who development and evolution. We need He also cited this year's increased of the Mississippi, you should always pulse of the Kenyon community to will serve as secretary of the commit- a presidenUvho is creative in dealing with applicant pool, which consisLs of 400-50- 0 make a plan to return." She also em- provide the search committee with a tee. That person is charged with main- with student issues and familiar more applications than in past phasized that theTrustees, who all see clear picture of what the characteris- taining confidentiality of the search what those concerns are on campus, years. "We have succeeded so much Oden as a friend, are "happy his good tics and qualities of the new president and maintaining all of the records. and we need someone who can get donors." in attracting talented students to the work here brought him to Carleton's . will be ... The committee's work is "Soon after the committee is along very, very well with in- college that this year's number of ap- attention." likely to take the better part of a year." formed," she continued, "and it will She also mentioned that with the plications not only breaks ourall-tim- e In emphasizing Oden's accom- During this time, the college will probably be next fall, we will have a creasing number of qualified cand- record, it shatters it. It's a little bit plishments, she said, "In his time at have an interim president. According forum for the entire community to idates, Kenyon 's next president may scary," he said. Kenyon, we have seen the College's to Hallinan, "The interim president will come and speak to the committee very well be a woman. about Speaking about hisothcraccom-plishment- s, endowment grow more significantly be appointed as soon as possible, and about what their concerns are, what Hallinan is very optimistic he continued, '"We have than in the previous 100 years." by that I mean very soon." This per- the issues we need to be addressing th is next year for Kenyon. "With con- founded an institution called the Phi She did not reminisce for long, son will be appointed by the Board of are. In addition to that. vc will have a fidence 1 can say that the sadness we lander Chase Corporation, so that for however, before she got down to busi- - Trustees within the next week. consultant working with us on our feel about Rob Oden's departure to- After the brief meeting, Hallinan search, and that person will meet with day will inevitably be replaced by ex-

1 1 lie 1 that spoke more candidly about the pro- representatives of al ic di tTcrent con- citement for the possibilities sistencies to hear what their concerns ahead," she said. February 5 - February 13, 2002 cess of Oden becoming Carleton's next president. "I've known about his are. With that accumulation of infor- Oden's hopes for Kenyon are Feb. 5, 4:36 p.m. Theft of item guisher discharged at McBride candidacy for more than several mation, we will be able to create a still strong, even in his leaving. from room at first Higley Hall. Residence. weeks," she explained. "It was a hard description of the job as a description "There were times in Kenyon's Feb. 6, 11:05 ve- very a.m. Security Feb. 10, 2:18 a.m. East lounge secret for me to have to keep, as it was of the person who we feel wc need to 75 years when the college's hicle hit by student car. he said. basement at Old Kenyon flooded for him ... He's never been a candi- look for." existence was in doubt," Feb. 6, ve- In the 2:56 p.m. Hit skip after fire hose is turned on. date in another search. This is the first In terms of what she personally "That is not the case today ... hicle ... accident at New Apart- Feb. 10, 4:00 a.m. Window time he's been a candidate ... he's been would like to see in Kenyon 's next end, Kenyon is all about people people ments parking lot. A report was broken at New Apartments by nominated, but as far as I know, he's president, Hallinan saiJ. "This is a we bring together talented filed with the Knox County thrown beer bottle. never said he'd like to be a candidate wonderful position that wc have open and set them free." --T" Sheriff's Office. Feb. 10, 5:19 p.m. Medical call V Feb. 7, 9:27 p.m. Fire alarm at regarding injured student at the Bolton Theater. Alarm activated Craft Center. The student was by smoke machine. taken to the Health and Counsel- 'J Feb. 7, 1:48 a.m. Fire alarm at ing Center. Mather Residencepulled station Feb. 10, 7:51 p.m. Report of near kitchen. No smoke or fire odor of smoke in laundry room was found and alarm was reset. at Old Kenyoncaused by over- Feb. 7, 2:15 a.m. Trespassing loaded washing machines. on campus by off-dut- y pizza de Feb. 11, 8:44 a.m. Theft of ? . ... ' livery person. items from office at Peirce Hall. U ( Feb. 7, 4:25 a.m. Intoxicated Feb. 11, 1:15 p.m. Drug para- underage student at Caplcs. phernalia found at Acland Apart- ' Feb. 7, 11:38 p.m. Medical ments. j, call regarding student with aller Feb. 12,7:10 a.m. Medical call gic reaction. The student spoke at McBride Residence regarding with the college physician. student who had passed out. The v Feb. 9, 10:42 p.m. Window student was transported to the i broken at Gund Commons due Health and Counseling Center. to horseplay. Student with cut Feb. 12, 2:01 p.m. Drug para- finger. phernalia found in room at Old Feb. 10, 1:09 a.m. Fire alarm Kenyon. u at Leonard Hallpull stations Feb. 13, 2:24 a.m. Fire alarm pulled no smoke or fire was at Leonard Hallpull station found and 11 " alarm was reset. pulled. No smoke or fire was Courtesy ot 1'ublicArW Feb. 10, 1:31 a.m. Fire colleges, extin found and alarm was reset. "Carleton College shares with Kenyon the distinction of i..:. one of the country's finest liberal arts his President Robert Oden told members of the College coinia.iiitv Monday afternoon after formally announcing move, hesai departure from Gambier. Carleton's close proximity to fu.iii-- ' played a major role in his decision to Fcbruary 14, 2002 NEWS The Kenyon Collegian 3 Greek standards questioned get that 'Wlow befrebefore something is1 .a: BY ISANKYA KODITHUWAKKU 1 IViaCftM J done?" Staffc ,TnReporter lk. Maurer also pointed out that CPAs of Greeks Last Thursday's Senate meet- first-yea- rs are encouraged to get in- ing was mainly concerned with is- versus Independents volved in other groups before V sues about the Greek system. The they're introduced to fraternities in enforcement of a minimum GPA fore joining a Greek organization. and sororities. He brought up how for affiliation with a fraternity or The fact that one of the great- the Greeks were not allowed to take sorority, housing inequities and the est complaints Independents had part in the Activity Fair. association between sexual assault with Greeks was that sophomores In response to this, Senate Sec- U ! I I I I I and Greek organizations were dis- got preferential housing treat- retary Rob Passmore '02 said, "The cussed at great length. ment was also brought up. invites shoved under the doors the Associate Professor of Politi- The enforcement of a mini- first Friday night on campus are a Frame: the undefeated Kenyon Ski Team in 1987. Freeze cal Science Alex McKeown, the mum GPA to join a Greek orga- far more compelling advertisement

ir, Activity faculty co-cha- stated that the nization was also discussed. for the Greeks than the ago, February 12, 1987,With "explosive power," the 15 years problem motivating this whole dis- When Vice President for Aca- Mart." ski team completed an undeteatea season in uivi Kenyon College cussion was housing privileges af- demic Affairs Meheret Birru '02 The association between sexual According Ix, "We simply main in to ski team president Rob It Greek was MUH i1 o i forded to Greeks. He recom- questioned why only Greeks assau and organizations consistency needed to uphold our perfect Division III dined the that they too should get should be targeted about this, and also brought up. When Student ob- - mended rA " in its fourth vear of existence, the squad had already housing through the lottery system. not other organizations, Indepen- Council President Nick Deifel '02 II and III tained athletic esteem, winning top rank against Division women re- When First-Ye- ar Class Represen- dent Representative John said that 66 percent of schools each year. tative Tyler Bullen questioned the Spragens answered, "Other ported being exploited by fraternity authority of the Senate to enforce groups don't get the preferential brothers, Student co-Ch- air Ludi irupnreapn. February 17.1982, A private party over the first week conversation this because of legal implications treatment the Greeks do." Ghesquiere reported a Jnf Fphmarv resulted in extensive damage to the K.C., as vandals - president -- with Shayla Myers, tuu i j concerning the rebuilding of Old Director of Student Activi- he had through the bathroom, punched holes through plaster for Women, in ran rampant Kenyon, no one on Senate could ties Joe Maurer, who was brought of the Crozier Center rpnHe.red Kenyon mat tne scnooi - a piano unplayable. announced a mini- which she said Greeks were among aiiu,h i - give a definite answer. in as a guest, agreed that m, rpnnire deposits before use of the K.C. to prevent future damage to the Take Back Professor of Religious Studies mum GPA of 2.75 should be ap- the most committed ,thP hnildino. which had fallen into disrepair. In an editorial on the the Night and Beer and Sex pro- iu HI' Vernon Schubel stated that these plied to join these groups but commented that, "Someday we would love questioned whether vandalism, the Collegian legal disputes don't apply to the questioned why this was not the grams. Spragens thrill that students get out ot abusing property be a publicity move. to know the immense postponement of rush to sopho- minimum GPAfor all students at this could just to us to use. connection be- that is so generously given more year, and recommended that this campus. "Before I came here Issues on the Greeks and alcohol were this be done. He pointed out that I heard of the 'amazing Kenyon tween the Senate this would not only make the students,'" he said, "but when I also discussed. The Campus Thursday, February Greek housing in dispute groups smaller in size, but would came here they had only a mini will next meet in the Gund Commons give students plenty of opportunity mum conditional enrollment GPA 21 at 11:10 to get involved in other groups be- - of 2.00. Why wait for the GPA to Ballroom. BY TARYN MYERS AND BRYAN STOKES II Greek housing News StafF Hillel organization finds a home Fire alarm pulls This week, Student Council House III to be special interest Kat House no more difference be- - Kenyon began work on an amendment to 02 said that,"The twppn athletics and fraternities! is Students Cheryl Steele. Hillel student programming board the Greek housing proposals that BY LOGAN WINSTON move is to be a per- and ultimately strengthening Jew- Senate is than that athletics are ..." Hillel's discussing. Rather Staff Reporter for and American?" manent one and therefore the ish campus life. The deadline moving rush to sophomore year in "Wholesome President Hillel one of the most coveted house manager applications is to- order to cut down on division completed Senior Class The Kenyon College house, seeking special interest morrow, and the position is to be housing, as members of Council Phil Stephenson. office will be moving into Kenyon by those decided by March 18. of the "Don't ever put words like House III, or the "Kat House," housing or block housing, will be interpret the implications rea- countered from the housing lottery. One of the more pressing Senate instead sugg- that in my mouth again," upon the completion of this aca removed proposal, they to the fi should not, however, affect sons for the house pertain ested not allowing sophomores Mvers. demic year. Although recently This the division Jewish dietary laws. Cooper men- to In a The inequality of nalized, the decision to move the the housing crunch. live in division housing. stu- raised as a III should not affect it tioned that last year a group of straw poll, nine Council members housing system was Hillel office to Kenyon House "It really dents applied for special interest said concern. Currently, the only Greek been in the works for some to any great extent," said they would approve of this has Ko- division "as we will still have a group housing with a focus on amendment, with four abstentions organizations without time. Omahan, sororities and pro number of students living in the sher living. and no one in opposition. housing are the four "When the current Hillel "The challenge in doing that United. However, gram was begun three years ago, Hillel house. In addition, the Another issue rose out of the Brothers in the resi- raised the ooint cur eventually overall enrollment is that not everyone division housing debate. Without r.Wn.nprp we knew that we would college's dence hall keeps Kosher," said rently in dispute that the estab need a 'home' for the program, should be somewhat less next the approval of the Senate or a specific spot in legal claim Donald year." Cooper. "Having Council, the Housing and Grounds lished fraternities have said Dean of Students that an individual building will make division because of donations Omahan in an email. "We had al- Omahan also mentioned Committee may have retroactively to for students to ob- of vari location as a the College was considering con- it much easier reinstated housing points to RAs made for the construction ways considered this Hillel of- serve." dorms. strong possibility." verting part of the old andCAs who are juniors and lived ous also noted that a Ko- in the Snowden Multicultural Cooper in A discussion of the movement Kenyon's Hillel director, fice division housing sophomore sher alternative would encourage also led to debate, with Cooper, is happy with the Center into another residence, year. Although this cunently ap- of rush Michael Jewish students to arguing based on past thus increasing the occupancy of prospective plies only to one person, Lindsay members decision. in Kenyon. and counteracting any take a greater interest Sabik experience. Junior Class President "The college administration Snowden '03, the impartiality of the the house will serve to assem worthwhile housing flux that might be caused While rule co-Ch- air Phillip Ross asked of the decided that this was a is still in question. Senate strengthen Jewish campus life at to solve the is- "There's by Hiilel's move. Ludi Ghesquie re termed the bly, "Is this going need to fill," said Cooper. many Hillel house will have a Kenyon, Cooper foresees move sue?" adding that these measures close to 150 Jewish students plus a The as "grossly unfair." The other uses of the house, including live-i- n house manager with three det- may not stop Greek organizations good number of Jewish faculty and move is intended to remove a a studysocial lounge and a place first-year- s. un- same-se- x roommates. errent to RA or CA'. from approaching administrators at Kenyon. men- becoming an manager will be for student meetings. He also Aside from Greek issues, the doubtedly, the space will be put to The house The discussion moved directly tioned that the kitchen might be the recent responsible for managing the into issues life and divis- Council also looked over good use." Muslim of Greek maintaining the integ- of interest to those of the rash of false fire alarm pulls. "It's The decision to create a riiuei house and ion housing. The current proposa- building faith who follow similar dietary now," said Student complete with a Kosher rity of the kitchen and ls in Senate involve the eliminat- absurd right house to vegetarians. a in regards to Jewish dietary laws laws or ion move- Council President Nick Deitei. kitchen, student manager and is a of division housing, the re- Cooper stressed that this $300, however Jewish services (Kashrut). Other managerial ment of Currently the fine is public space for of rush to first semester include reserving brand new process. many of the perpetrators are not and other unrelated programs was sponsibilities sophomore year and an increase in events, "This is a learning process Social Board Chair by Hillel Director the building for campus the minimum GPAfor Greek mem- rantured. propelled and a growing process for every- expressed this of Residen posting daily activities, maintain- bership Council Megan Biddle '03 Michael Cooper, Dean said. "It will from 2.0 to 2.75. house library and one involved," he ' concern when the idea ot lnKiwea tial Life Samantha Hughes, Direc ing the Hillel appeared divided on various facets cur- give Kenyon a unique opportunity brought up, saying Multicultural Affairs Chris magazine collection, keeping of the issue, including the value of fire pulls' was tor of the Jewish community will Oden, rent flyers and materials that pro- and the "Can we guarantee that becunty Kennerlv. President Robert enthusiasm as Greek experience. opportunities, par- feel some pride and tor Jewish the guy with the blue co-Direc- of the BFEC mote Housing and Grounds Com- will see Omahan, a result of this good news." Dean ot ticipating as a member of the mittee chairwoman Shayla Myers hand?" Inese Sharp and Associate 4 The Kenyon Collegian NEWS Thursday, rebruary 14, 2Qq; First-yea- rs will still sing Roos: To Wiggin? the still not finished. And then it was too session for it beforehand, but if only CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE notified college of a number of BY ISANKYA KODITHUWAKKU cold. I can't give a date as to when about twenty people are going to kindergarten through the fifth liability concerns, including issues Staff Reporter this will happen. It's Deans turn up for it, it's not really worth grade. Kenyon students kept the with licensing and facilities. The Freshman Sing is finally Martindell and Omahan who are in it," he said. kids busy with arts and crafts and Dean Omahan recounted was on going to happen. The Rosse Hall charge of arranging the whole But. enthusiasm among the outdoor games. Emphasis lengthy process of trying to resolve first-yea- rs and fun, as shown in an the issues, construction was recently com- event." freshmen is high. Most creativity including meetings witfc pleted and Dean for Academic But now with the Rosse Hall asked about the Sing said that they example given by sophomore Ohio Department of Health Se- a and Advising Jane Martindell and Dean steps finally completed, it looks like would still go because of its tradi- Patrick Kozak, volunteer rvices, the college's insurance ca- of Students Don Omahan will meet the deans in charge can finally go tion. "I don't care if they really leader in the program "We might rrier, agencies that monitor daycares

next week to set a date for the event. ahead with the planning of the Sing. have it or not but if they do I'll ask them, 'What's your favorite, and daycare facilities, daycare pro-gra- ms After plans to hold the post- James D. and Cornelia W. Ire- definitely go for it," first-ye- ar Ted animal? What does it eat? Where in Knox" County, the people poned freshman sing on Matricu- land Professor of Music Benjamin Samuel said. does it live?' ... do a creative ac- of Gambier and with the students 1 1 .t first-yea- rs it, fun lation Day were scrapped because "Doc'r Locke will lead the Sing But some are still tivity with play outside, have wno were so invoiveu in me pro- - the Rosse Hall steps were still not when it does happen. Every year he disappointed about the delay and and get the kids to learn a little from gram. Having two children i- completed at the time, the sing was teaches the new students the songs how it has made the experience the Kenyon kids." nvolved in the program, Omahan ex again postponed to this semester. in two practice sessions and then more different for them than for According to a letter written pressed sorrow at the loss of the President Robert Oden, when in- directs them during the Sing. the other classes. "I think it sucks by another Kangaroos leader, program, but added, "The care for terviewed, was very enthusiastic "I went and scoped out the new that when we look back we won't Caroline Haugen, "Our activities young children at any level is an about the new steps and the Sing. steps and they can still be used for be able to say that the first time I center around cultural diversity and awesome responsibility," and that "The Rosse Hall steps were the the Sing, but good engineering skills ever stood in this place was when the arts. We attempt to bring edu- while its student-ru- n nature was way they are now for most of its are required to arrange the whole we had the Sing. I won't be able cational components into all of our "part of what was wonderful about history. The Sing was conducted thing. We might be able to tie it to to think of it as the start of my col- activities, while maintaining a re- the program," there were simply too partly on the steps but mostly on the dedication of the building," said lege years but instead as some ran- laxed and enjoyable atmosphere." many "complexities of liability, the ground. And that's what we'll Locke. But though he had no wor- dom moment I can't even remem- Maybe even more important for everyone involved." do this time, too," he said. "We just ries about the construction being ber," said first-ye- ar Ellen Fulco. than what the program offered the The weight of these liability have to find a nice, warm day to completed and the sing eventually Whatever the enthusiasm of kids after school, however, are the issues was reinforced by Lynn do this on. We'll have to put up taking place, Locke doubted the en- the first-yea- rs and everyone else long-ter- m results.. Haugen states, Riggenbach, the new principal of temporary athletic rises or some- thusiasm of the first-yea- rs for it. involved in it is, the Rosse Hall "The purpose of Kangaroos is to Wiggin Street School, who pointed thing like that." "The whole issue of whether or construction is finally complete. create a connection between the out that "policies and procedures But he could not give a cer- not to have it depends on the dedi- But as Locke said, "The decision Gambier and Kenyon communities having to do with child-car- e are tain date for the whole event to take cation of the freshman class. I'm of whether or not the tradition will on an intimate level. While the ac- very different than they were just a first-year- s' tivities are key, the real important few ago, with very stringent , place. "We had hoped to do this on very enthusiastic about it and am continue falls on their the years Founder's Day but the steps were willing to lead it and hold a practice shoulders." aspects of this program are the requirements." While stressing thai bonds created between the people." she enjoys having volunteers at And, indeed, both the volun- Wiggin Street and feels that college Chief: Hit with fine for conduct teers and the parents stressed the students are great resources for the yalue of college students as role children, she also noted that uif CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE Sheriff arrived the next day. orderly conduct, a minor misde models, but Kozak takes this a step something were to happen, it could ees November 26, when they "With the two combined in- meanor described as causing "in further, relating some of the benefits be a very serious situation." were "notified ... that they had cidents," wrote Bower in a state- convenience, annoyance, or alarm the students received. "Whenever So what student been relieved of their titles in the ment, "I feel my family and my- to another by ... engaging in fight can Kenyon you spend time with people who interested in with College Township Fire Depart- self are at risk of something hap- ing, in threatening harm to persons volunteer work aren't in your generation you learn young children do to replace this ment, in part because of an in- pening." or property, or in violent or turbu a lot. You get to not think about your program? There are still ability to work together in the fire According to a case supple- lent behavior.' He was arraignedj many op problems every Tuesday and Thurs- department." Bower voluntarily ment report filed by Detective January 25 and pled not guilty. At; portunities, including tutoring a day. It's amazing to see how much resigned his executive position to Sergeant Richard Brenneman, yesterday morning's hearing, Shiraj Wiggin Street during school hours more interesting the world is for become a firefighter, while Shira who handled the investigation, changed his plea to no contest and or getting involved in the Bi; someone who's six or seven than it would later be dismissed. Shira was issued a Grand Jury was sentenced with the $50 fine, BrothersBig Sisters program. Prin is for someone who's twenty." On the morning of Novem- subpoena to obtain a handwrit- which he must pay by March 15. cipal Riggenbach also listed a num The program tended to attract ber 27, former Interim Chief ing sample for comparison with Controversy began surround ber of possible future opportunities. children of Kenyon professors and with Chuck Rice discovered a note on the writing found on the bullet. ing Shira and Bower after a report including working after school other parents in the GambierMt a station chalkboard, signed by Shira went to the Sheriff's office, by consulting firm TG FireEMS kids in a new computer lab, or par Vernon area who either found it dif- p' Shira, that thanked "my loyal was read his Miranda rights and Services concluded that "there is ticipating in the school's "green-u- ficult to pick up their children im- firefighters for their support" spoke with Brenneman. In a little opportunity for the chiefs to day or garden club. There will also mediately 15-2- after school or simply C and concluded with "f you transcript of this interview, Shira effectively and efficiently lead the be a unique opportunity for wanted them to have a "fun time to with Neil Bower." Rice called Board originally admitted to writing department while personal rela student volunteers to help out get together with a bunch of kids the Chemistry of Trustees President Barry Neil's name on the bullet, say- tionship issues continue to ex COSI "Launch into doing activities that were fun," as one-da- y She Bowden to witness the message, ing "it was stupid" and that he ist, and ... very little chance to re event on April 18. Assistant Professor of Drama at which he then photographed be- didn't know why hehad done so. solve them," recommending that urges students to call the school Jonathan Tazewell described it. 427-426- 2 on fore erasing. Later in the interview, however, both Shira and Bower be dis for more information Neither the parents nor the student The next day, while going Shira said he didn't remember if missed. Shira denied all claims on how they can help out, but stresses volunteers wished to classify the through the desk in the chief's he had written the name. He said administrative friction, saying the that any activity that include Kangaroos as a daycare-typ- e pro- office, Rice discovered a .380 that the bullet itself had been in board of trustees "suspended me Kenyon students will also have to gram, and differentiated it from such caliber bullet on which was writ- the drawer since he had been and couldn't give me a reason why, include trained staff members. through a number of things, such as ten "NEIL." Again, he called chief. and the demotion and dismissa So, the Kangaroos, a com the cost, irregularity they had to Bowden and photographed the Shira declined comment at are bogus." The township has pletely student-ru- n organizatioi work around breaks and the fact to evidence, and left the office this time. since hired Larry Cullison as full- - unique in that quality, has come that the children decided which days locked until the Knox County Shira was charged with dis time chief. an end. While its termination pr- they wanted to attend. otects the children, students, and col i y 4Vi i) a$iKv Ccn m ft . However, it was the program's lege from any difficult situation thai similarity to a daycare that brought may arise, the sentiments of the all-stude- The nt all-emplo- voting of an and faculty poll has narrowed the candidates for the Anderson Cup, one of about its yee demise. An group members are reflected by 's Kenyon most prestigious awards, from 107 to the following 15: e-m- ail advertising the service led to sophomore Jay Helmer, another an evaluation by the college's insur- Kangaroos veteran, in saying, "It's Meheret Birru '02 Nancy Kukulan '02 Phillip Ross '03 ance carrier, which deemed the ser- a shame. I'm not sure if there's any vice an "unlicensed daycare" and thing that can replace it." Andy Bowman '02 Andy Mills '02 Adam Sapp '02 Want to throw napkins? Love to tape sheets Chris Brose '02 Shayla Myers '02 Ansley Scott '02 of paper at 2 a.m.? Have a passion for Ruth Crowell '02 Rhoda Raji '02 John Spragens '04 Senatorial oratory? Can't wait for the next Danni Hurley '02 Harrison Rivers '04 Phil Stephenson '02 scandal? JOIN THE COLLEGIAN NEWS STAFF! 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February 14th 20m Festivals, Events The Meeting: A Musical Kenyon What would have happened Ohio At if Martin Luther King Jr. and malcom x had actually met as planned? I J J J J J 7 7 J 7 7 7 7 Find out on February 14th-16- th I Contact the Martin Luther King Arts Complex The Reel World Friday 15th - Sunday 17th In Theaters Friday Lecture: How a Young VoRSHIP:United Methodist Woman Becomes a Service Philosopher Epworth United Hart's War OIin Auditorium Methodist Church In a Nazi prison, camp, an American 4:10-5:- 10 p.m. 10:15-11:- 15 p.m. (wllus) assigns a former law Director Gregory Hobut WORSHIP: Shabbat Service WORSHIP: Harcourt Parish colonel (farren) a black Bruce Willis, Harcourt Parish House Holy Eucharist student to defend Starring prisoner who's been accused of murder. 6:30-7:3- 0 p.m. Church of the Colin Farrell and Terrence 5 HART'S WAR ' Meanwhile, is hatching a plan CpNCERT:Sara Beddow, Holy Spirit the colonel Howard a german plant. senior voice recital WORSHIP; Presbyterian to take out munitions Brandi Hall in Storer Services V

8- -9 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Vernon) DRAMA: The Conference of (Mt. Crossroads Director Tamra Davis 1 p.m. de la.m.rl2 the Birds" By Jean-Clau- Three childhood friends Starring Britney Spears, Carriere and Peter Brook FlLNI: "Goodbye New York" reunite for a cross-countr- y Zoe Saldana and Taryn Higley Auditorium Olin Auditorium 1 Manning 2:30-4:- 30 p.m. " 8-- 10 p.m. road trip. CONCERT: Gund Series 16th Saturday Trio Ci fvt.i and Getaway: Rosse Hall Auditorium bookstore 7a.m. V meet at 3- -4 p.m. John Q. f 12-- 2 a.m. Worship: Gambier Symposium: in When a hospital refuses to Women Quaker Meeting Director Nick Cassavetes

perform a much needed heart O Philosophy Panel Undercroft Room, t'.-- : Starring Denzel Washington, Discussion Church of the Holy Spirit transplant on his son, a Robert Duvall and Anne Brandi Recital Hall 4- - 5 p.m. desperate father (washing- emergency Heche 1:30-3:- 30 p.m. ton) takes the WoRSHIP:Catholic n February 10th22nd room hostage. Mass Community A Joyful Connection Church of the Horn Gallery and Ir i s Holy Spirit Olin Auditorium Box Offic!-- : Hits 1 . Black Hawk Down romance 5:30-6:- 30 pre-scho- True story of the between p.m. ol teacher 2. Snow Dogs Richard Eyre FtLM: Cry Freedom Claudia Lefko displays the novelist Iris Murdoch and hcr Director 3. The Count ofMonte Dench, Kate Higley Auditorium artwork of children in husband John Bayley, from their Starring Judi Cristo 8-- 10 p.m. Iraq. days battle Winslet and Jim Broadbent 4. A Walk to Remember youthful teaching to her Alzheimer's disease. 5. A Beautiful Mind with Fixation AuralIn Record Stores Tuesday Lisa Loeb Cake am Pie Kuqupt G-- W Lawchop Is A WoMfW V- - Parish House Luncheon Cafe :.! L. Chili & "wtthtts" r , . Moosewood T - (cheese, sour cream, scaluons etc.) Green salad Cherry Almond Cake with Whipped Cream Cafe chocolat Harcourt Parish House, 201 W. Brooklyn, 11:30 -- 1:30. $5 J

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Editors-in-Chie- f: Tracy Miller, Luke Witman Senior Production Editor: Adam Sapp Assistant Editor: Gordon Umbarger IV IS Senior News Editor: Taryn Myers News Editor: Robbie Ketcham IM ATOM toy News Assistant: Bryan Stokes II HIKE GETTING EM Opinions Page Editor: Samantha Simpson m$ PWHWNG KER MID Features Editor: Rachel Kessler fOktlG Arts & Entertainment Editors: Amanda Carpenter, Chris Van Nostrand SMAU. Ml ANIMUS Sports Editors: Jay Helmer Diversions Editor: Laurel Pelkey v Photo Editor: Amy Gallese Photo Assistant: David Yogg Online Editor: Eric Christiansen Business Manager: Paul Schmid Business Assistant: David Handy Advisors: Chris Barth, P.F. Kluge Requirements for a Kenyon president Now that President Oden's departure is imminent, the focus shifts successor. Soon an interim president will be named, to his unknown Phil Hands and a search committee will be formed to determine more permanent candidates for the position. While countless aspects of ability and She can't believe she ate'the whole thing! character will factor in the decision, we feel there are six in particular that should not be ignored. Any president of Kenyon, interim or BY TRACY MILLER between the two coasts, with the dovn my home address instead of to the following: possible exception of Chicago, is Gambier, figuring my snooty sub- otherwise, must be prepared do Editor-in-Chi- ef 1. Hold office hours. We at Kenyon like to discuss, argue and like the uncharted territory on those urb would rise in the esteem of confront, face to face when possible. What's more, we're used to doing Why wouldn't I like it? I details of Renaissance maps: Here these coon-eate- rs if I served as a it. We love ambling up the top of Ransom Hall every week to sit down asked myself on the way to the there be monsters. Or raccoon eat- proud, hungry ambassador. for informal chats about college life. Any president of Kenyon should annual Danville Raccoon Supper. ers. Never mind that I'm from Co- The raccoon was served cafet- accomodate this need of ours to communicate with the administration. I like everything. I've eaten squid. lumbus, an area of relatively dense eria-style. We stood in line with 2. Be visible on the campus. No president of Kenyon should bury I've eaten snails. I'm actually population. To my New Yorker our trays and watched as the him or herself in Ransom or Cromwell. We want them out on Middle bummed that I never got the friends, I am a pioneer, my life. a friendly raccoon cooks piled po- Path, in the audience at theater productions or concerts, or, in Oden chance to try haggis while I was struggle between myself and the rtions of meat, stuffing and mashed tradition, jogging and fly fishing alongside us. How else will you ever abroad in the U.K. Raccoon was wilderness. potatoes on styrofoam plates and get to know the names of the students you represent? surely no different. Or was it? I One of these friends had the then covered them liberally with 3. Be a charismatic speaker. A school with so many dynamic became suspicious. Why had rac- opportunity to drive through Ohio raccoon gravy. Cornbread, cake

professors needs a president who can match them. Don't bore us to coon not stepped up to take a last summer and e-mai- led me a and chocolate milk rounded out the death at convocation, graduation, Honors Day, etc. too many admin prominent place among these gripping encounter upon his return: meal. We were then directed to- istrators at too many schools do so. At a college where education is other obscure meats? What could Ohio was... interesting, he wrote. ward a space at the end of a long based on dialogue, the ability to turn a phrase is valuable currency. be holding it back? was driving down the road and I table. 4. Leave the border between school and village blurry. We don't Perhaps the answer lay not in saw a deer! Right there in front of The piece of raccoon sat on want a student union in the middle of downtown Gambier. We like palatability, but in mere snobbery. my car! I don 't think I'll return any my plate, glistening under its blan-

with our fellow bite-size- sharing a post office, market and eating establishments Foods like eel or ostrich have an time soon. Besides this anecdote, ket of gravy. I cut myself a d villagers. Don't let Gambier turn into College Town, USA. air of the cosmopolitan that rac- the e-m- ail contained an implicit piece with my plastic knife 5. Maintain a strong alumni network. Kenyon students don't turn coon somehow does not match. question: how in the world do I and fork. I chewed, swallowed and in their i.d. cards at commencement. We like to feel like we are a part They speak of travel, of adven- manage to live in this lawless re- cutrnyself another, chasing it with of Kenyon long after we have left Middle Path. The president of our ture, of restaurants with dress gion, where deer can just appear out a bite of mashed potatoes. Wo- school needs to value the alumni on the same page as the student body. codes and too many forks. Why of nowhere? Why haven't I packed ndering absently what part of the Just because we move on in life doesn't mean you should forget our did the screenwriters have Molly my bags and fled towards the open raccoon I was eating, I became names. Ringwald's character in The arms of skyscrapers, concrete and enlightened as my portion got 6. Raise money, but in the right ways. Kenyon's tuition is already Breakfast Club bring sushi for no-animals-allo- wed apartment smaller and a tiny rib cage was r- .sky high by the average family's standards. But thankfully, a lot of lunch when they just as easily buildings? evealed. But I kept eating that rac- students who would normally never be able to pull together the bucks could have had her bring raccoon? I deleted that message with a coon, stopping only to spit out sur- still have a chance to study on the Hill. We need a president who will Yes, something told me that derisive roll of the eyes, proud that prise pieces of bone, of which there keep raising money, so that the college can continue offering scholar- raccoon was different. I lacked a can confront a deer on a rural road were quite a few. How many bones ships to prospective students. Everyone should have their equai shot at reference point to what could it just as easily as I can hail a cab in a do raccoons have anyway? Women working towards their Kenyon degree. be compared? So I asked my big city. But now I questioned my- walked around with platters, offe- friend, a Danville native who was self: How could I say I was any dif- ring seconds to the masses, but I escorting a group of us to the rac- ferent than my closed-of- f urban passed. My plate was empty and The opinion page is a space for members of (he communily to discuss issues relevant coon dinner: what does raccoon acquaintances if I turned up my my stomach was full. to the campus and the world at large. The opinions expressed on this page belong only nose at a Mid-Ohi- o we chatted to the writer. Columns and letters to the editors do not reflect the opinions of the Kenyon taste like? delicacy like As. we digested, Collegian staff. All members of the community are welcome to express opinions "Well," he replied with a per- raccoon? with some of our fellow diners, through a letter to the editors. The Kenyon Collegian reserves the right toedit all letters fectly straight face, "It's like squir- Fortified by this challenge, I many of whom were pleasantly submitted for length and clarity. The Collegian cannot accept anonymous or rel. Only greasier and stringier." stepped out of the car in the park- surprised to find two carloads of pseudonymous letters. Letters must be signed by individuals, not organizations, and I lot As we must be 200 words or less. Letters must also be received no later than the Tuesday prior As sat in the car en route to ing of the Danville Lions Club Kenyon folk at the supper. to publication. The Kenyon Collegian prints as many letters as possible each week a platter of greasy, stringy meat, I and was immediately assailed by left, the line to get in was out the subject to space, interest and appropriateness. Members of the editorial board reserve thought, as I often do in this type the smell of cooked raccoon. It was door. And why not? Raccoon is the right to reject any submission. The views expressed in the paper do not necessarily a thick, rich it reflect the views of Kenyon College. of situation, about my friends meaty odor and good. a Office: Chase Tower at the top of Peirce Hall's main stairway from New York. wasn't half bad. As my food intake Maybe I'd still rather have Mailing address: Tlw Kenyon Collegian, Student Activities Center, Gambier, OH 43022. These are the friends that jok- for the day had consisted of a quick nice cheeseburger, but my del- Business address: P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH 43022 ingly call me "Ohio," pronounced, Pub lunch before my 12:10 class, I icious trip to the annual Danville E-m- ail address: coIlegian(Skenyon.edu of course, "Ohiya." aren't was starving. If raccoon was on the is a Kenyon WWW address: http:archives.kenyon.educollegian They Raccoon Supper 1 just 427-533- I to Phone numbers: (740) 8, 5339 Kenyon people, mind you. They menu, then was going eat it. memory that won't soon fade. are the type of city dwellers that Once inside, our Kenyon contin- hope the raccoon smell on my fa- never leave the city, unless it's to gency paid their eleven dollars each vorite sweater, still going strong go to another city, like L.A. 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BY DAVID LEVY These were my peers. They weren't the Jewish population. In response not a strategy. scrutiny than other nations and Guest Columnist monsters." I choked back tears at to his "peace plan" the Israeli I also expressed my disap- peoples. her riveting defense of Israel. spokeswoman said something, pointment with the moral equivo- The dialogue disgusted me. I "Israeli-Palestinia- Walking to the n Of course, as Professor only I cannot be sure that it was in cation expressed by both worry those unknowledgeable at- I to my I I Dialogue," turned Baumann pointed out, there was no English. think caught an "I'm spokespeople. I actually believe tendees who left before the question-- friend and said, "I know exactly mention of the massacres and not sure" somewhere in there, but that I heard the Israeli spokes- answer session will leave with Palest- I w hat is going to happen. A bombings that the Palestinians per- wouldn't bet the ranch. women speak of "the assassina- the impression that, as was insinu- inian is going to mouth the PA petrated throughout Israel's history, The responses to my questions tions perpetuated by Israelis and ated by the flyers for the venue, line, and a Peace Now activist is even before it was a state. Her only were a bit disappointing. I asserted Palestinians." There is absolutely they had heard the moderate stand- going to nod in acquiescence." I response to Baumann's assertion that unlike both the speakers I no comparison between the target- point. I believe this was the inten- ing of Hamas leaders known to or- tion of the organizers. Indeed, the chestrate terrorist attacks and the spokeswomen herself admitted 'It seems the organizers were more interested in indoctrination than indiscriminate killings of men, that she was on the fringe of Is- honest dialogue. This is intellectually indefensible and contrary to my women and children. raeli opinion. Why would the or- reasons coming to Kenyon. ' Israel is not infallible. How- ganizers invite a mainstream Pal- for ever, unlike the PA, the Israeli gov- estinian speaker and a radical Is- ernment does not orchestrate ter- raeli? was wrong. was a meek, "If you look here on thought that, as of right now, the ror campaigns against civilians. Is- Moreover, I was appalled

ue I I During the pre-dialog- din- the side of the picture drew, you Israeli's have no peace partner. In raelis do not dance in the street when heard Professor Schubel ner, the latter informed my friend will see that I wrote 'suicide bomb- response to Barak's unprecedented when innocent Palestinians are and the spokeswomen openly that she was to the left of Peace ings and terrorism.'" Once again, I offers at Camp David and Taba, killed. The same cannot be said for speak of a staged, straw-ma- n Now. I did not know that there was was taken aback by her poignant, Arafat balked. Perhaps the offers the PA and a sizable chunk of its question he was to ask. It seems "left of Peace Now," but I assume penetrating response. were unacceptable. Perhaps Arafat, population. The question is one of the organizers were more inter- hon- it advocates throwing itself into The event was advertised as a as the spokeswoman said, "would intent. ested in indoctrination than the Mediterranean. In any case, moderate discussion on the Israeli-Palestini- an be beheaded for bringing such an I got a good response from, est dialogue. This is intellectu- the event was horrible, just as I conflict. However, it offer to his people." of course, the Palestinian spokes- ally indefensible and contrary to expected. was anything but moderate. The Of course, Arafat says he has person. He said that, despite inten- my reasons for coming to In response to his heart-wrenchi- ng Palestinian representative advo- no problem marching to Jerusalem tions, Israeli bombings result in Kenyon. I the level atten- analysis of the uproot-ing- of cated a peace plan including the to die as a martyr. suppose he can collateral damage. This is true. Hopefully, of the Palestinians by the IDF, "right of return" for Palestinian pnly be a martyr for war, not peace. However, war and collateral dam- dance at Richard Baehr's lecture I in will the of and the massacre of a Palestinian refugees. It seemed he denounced But Barak should have been given age are inseparable. have yet to April approach level r. His village by Israeli militants, the Is- the option of driving the Jews into a counter-offe- Arafat should have find a war that avoided unintended attendance today. will surely re- a to raeli spokesperson had this to say: the Mediterranean, assuming the played ball. But he did not. He deaths and destruction. His articulate real response what paraphrasing "I couldn't believe much more moderate goal of de- launched an intifada an uprising. sponse was consistent with the was said today, rather than the timid exhibited by the Is- the pictures in the papers of Israeli stroying the state of Israel through When he did that, he illustrated common practice of holding Jews passivity soldiers killing little children. the demographic marginalization of what Oslo was to the PA: a tactic, and Israelis to a higher level of raeli spokeswoman.

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Phoebe Cohen 8 The Kenyon Collegian FEATURES Thursday, February Cooper offers support, not your average college club New cancer support group gives students, professors and Kenyon employees place to share experiences ease, but still not forgetting BY JESSE SPENCER t,e main focus, which is StaffWriter support "The group is really what it people want to be," said Coo-pe- At Kenyon, it seems like r. it to someone starts a new club or group "I want be a place that can every single week. From frisbee people look forward to g- oing golf to literary groups, the campus to and something that thev is full of outlets for people's de- will learn a lot about themselves

sires and creativity. However, as .and the issues they are g0jnfi 6 sophomore Erin Billie Cooper saw through." it, there was one group on campus At first glance this groupdoes needed a different sort of out- just seem like any other campus that - ' . ., ,,- - let than what was being offered. .'.: t. s ... organization; likewise, the same Taking matters into her own can be said for Cooper, who at first ' hands, Cooper created a cancer -- '. ,1 1 ' glance is just your normal Kenyon '." However, support group to help those who - v- girl. after talking to have been affected in any way by & - Cooper for more than ten minutes the painful disease. about the group and her involv- ' --

. Cooper is by no means a ement in helping people who are stranger to the grief associated with dealing with this struggle, it is a-

cancer. In fact, her own mother was pparent that both subjects are in no - - ' - ; stricken with cancer of the spine way ordinary and both serve as last spring. After two semesters of Collegian Photo Staff inspirations for the campus. juggling academics and home wor- Having experienced cancer in her own family, Erin Billie Cooper '04 hopes that her new organization will "I am inspired by my mother. ries, Cooper confessed that it was provide support for stude'nts, professors and Kenyon employees who have been affected by cancer in any way. I arn happy because she said thai almost all she could do to go to " she is proud of me for doing this," class. "I started the group because friends can only say they are sorry person, Cooper is hopeful that the be able to come and share their Cooper said. With the next mee- I myself had such a hard time deal- so many times," she said. "They next meeting will be more popu- fears and triumphs just like any one ting tentatively set for Sunday, ing with what was going on with can only tell you it's going to get lated. With conflicts like the Su-- " else," said Cooper. March 17 at 9:30 p.m. in Crazier, my mom," said Cooper. better so many times; it just helps per Bowl, singing groups, rehears- Cooper also hopes that this it is unclear whether or not this While most would think that so much more when you are als and practices, Cooper is trying semester is merely a starting point. group will be embraced by a lot of all that is needed is some sort of around people who are sharing the to accommodate all in order for Her goals for the group include students, but it seems like for Co- family or friend support system, same tears as you are." people to be able to make it. cancer walks, fund-raise- rs and oper her mother's approval is her Cooper believes that there needs Although attendance at the "1 want people who work for educating people about the dis biggest accomplishment. to be something deeper. "Your first meeting was only one other A.R.A, professors and students to Marty to bring religious talk Martin Marty will address diverse faiths available in US today Who should be the next Kenyon BY TAYLOR EVENSON ster." In his work, he invented a StaffWriter fictional theologian named Franz president? Bibfeldt to quote. Tonight at 7:30 in Higley Au- Unfortunately for Marty, the ditorium, one of the most influen- 'V quotes he created were so good that

well-respect- tial and ed religious Bibfeldt began to appear in other ' scholars in America will speak at students' work, and Bibfeldt books (I ; 'Andrew Joyce!" Kenyon. Martin Marty, Professor began to be demanded at campus Caroline Zancan '05 Emeritus at the University of Chi- bookstores. Marty almost got away cago, author of over 50 books, a with it, but before he could gradu- National Book Award winner, a ate and accept a position leading a - National Humanities Medalist, an church in London, the school American Academy of Arts and Courtesy of Public Affairs caught on to the hoax and called

' I IIIIUII.IMI II III I I Sciences Medalist and the recipi- the-religio- him to "' Marty will highlight us back Chicago. ent of 67 honorary doctorates will options available in the US. The fictional Bibfeldt cur- present his lecture, "Awash in a Sea rently has anthologies of work pub- i of Pluralism: American Religious varieties of Islam, versions of Bud- lished, now credited to Marty. His 'Dave Breithaupt" Options Today." dhism and so on." Bibfeldt work aside, Marty now Kristin Becknell '02 His arrival, organized by the Carlsen also stressed that this produces an estimated 400,000 College's Board of Campus Min- is an issue of particular importance published words per year, work a istries, is the latest in a series of given the events of the past five that is now recognized as among lectures presented to the College months. According to Carlsen, the best in the area of American i , in an attempt to enhance the pub- Marty's lecture will be "interest- religion. lic conversation on religion at ing and applicable to re- At people r age 70, five years removed Kenyon. gardless of their religious affilia- from a 35-ye- ar teaching career, According to the board's di- tion." Martin Marty is legendary. "The rector, Rector of Harcourt Parish Recalling a seminar course he Thomas Jefferson of the world of 'Dylan Carden" Steven Carlsen, religious conversa- took offered by Marty at the Un- theology," as former Illinois sena- GeofLegg '0-- ; tion, "is too often talked about in iversity of Chicago's divinity tor Paul Simon put it, will visit private, amongst people who hold school, Carlsen described Marty as Kenyon's campus this week, giv- similar views." Carlsen added, a man of "boundless energy." ing students an opportunity to see "Kenyon needs open and transpar- Carlsen said that Marty is a man a scholarly legend. ent discussion of religious life." who, while teaching the course, Marty will lecture on the al- would "lead discussion, open his most mystifying variety of faiths mail, make notations in his check- What: Martin Marty in American society and what book and grade papers, all at the Pan Geos Americans are to make of the reli- same time. He could then stop ev- lecture "The really happy singing gions that compose the country's erything and skillfully guide con- cuv who left" When: Thursday, '03 religious landscape. versation back on track, if he felt Kate Nichols Carlsen said, "No longer must it had gotten off track." 7:30 p.m. the public confront and understand In his days as an under- Where: Higley merely the different varieties of graduate, Marty was widely Christianity, but in addition, many known as a "scholarly prank Auditorium By Elena Bonorno Thursday, February 14, 2002 FEATURES The Kenyon Collegian 9 Gambier canines enjoy afternoon out on the town r- - r rn a r x n t - . . , i n BY TRACY MILLER play group grew too big for cam j ' w Editor-in-Chi- ef pus, and the owners, now meeting r on a regular basis, sought out a . Gibson Peelle declined to wider space. At. comment on his participation in Now the play group meets al- the Puppy Play Group last Satur- most daily on the wide field behind day morning. the Kokosing Gap Trail, down the When asked if he was enjoyi- hill from new the tennis courts. As i ng himself on the unseasonably for its purpose, the name says it all. warm, sunny day, he sniffed a bit The dogs run, bark, chase balls and and ran around in circles, but off- frisbees and occasionally join in ered no quotes for the press. No the fun on the nearby athletic doubt it's difficult to talk with a fields. "Every once in a while one ball in your mouth. of our dogs decides they want to "Gibson's" owner, Special chase a cross country runner or ... v. Projects Librarian Jami Peelle, go in and be disruptive to the la- X. was much more cooperative. crosse practices," said Forman, x ' "Gibson is a rescue dog from Co- hi - "but people have been very toler- a- - . i a- lumbus," she said, referring to his We , ant. try to be good about stay- y .r f ' k adoption from the pound. "He and ing away from them and cleaning I 1 'Ted' were the originals of the play up after our dogs." group." Saturday's play group partici- iT li &n"i 1. mi nW Collegian Photo Staff For about two years now, the pated in no formal sporting events, Puppy Play Group gives the furry friends of dogs of Gambier have been going but got quite a workout nonethe- the Kenyon community their chance to meet and play every day. to Puppy Play Group to meet and less. While "Willie" Martindell sor of Psychology Jon Williams, "We had a nice snowfall over legged play group members aren't socialize with one another. showed off his frisbee-catchin- g began work on a hole at the edge Christmas," she said, "and Asso- the only ones enjoying themselves. Founded by "Gibson" and skills no small feat for a short-legge- d of the field, a game quickly dis- ciate Professor of Psychology Sa- "It's genuinely fun for the dogs, and "Ted" a Seelyham terrier whose Corgi "Ted" amused a hu- couraged by the humans in the rah Murnen, who has two kids, if you're a dog owner, that's plea- owner is Associate Director of man audience by sitting up on his crowd. showed up to play group with her surable," she said. "But it's also be- Admissions Liz Forman the play hind legs for his "David As Peelle explained, the eight pugs, and the kids had their sleds. come a really nice set of friendships group began as an informal gath- Letterman" trick. When his play- or nine dogs present Saturday We 'stole' their sleds and went for the humans people who don't ering around January of 2000. mates weren't looking he was re- comprised a fairly low attendance sledding, and the dogs had a great necessarily have their paths cross in Forman and had Peelle often met warded with a treat from Gambier for the play group. "Sometimes the time. We had dogs on sleds, fol- their daily lives. It's become an in- on campus to allow their dogs to resident Mary Hettlinger, whose Neimics come; they have six or lowing sleds, in front of sleds. formal, fun social group." play together. Over time they were dog "Franny" is another play group seven dogs," she said. Some of them were naturals." Puppy Play Group meets at joined by more and more Gambier regular. Meanwhile, "Beckett," a Occasionally, as Forman re- Almost every dog loves a approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sat- dogs, the pets of Kenyon profess- golden retriever belonging to counted, the dog play group activi- good social event, but Forman was urdays and Sundays, and around 5 ors and administrators. Soon the Samuel B. Cummings Jr. Profes- - ties take a turn for the unexpected. quick to point out that the four- - p.m. on weeknights. Women philosophers challenge gender in academia

in- to philosophy. Penn., is an expert on the work of BY JENNA WALKER phy scholars who have been this year. Phi- are very Simone de Beauvior, the influen- Senior Staff Writer vited to speak in Brandi Recital Hall Assistant Professor of "I think that women Saturday at 1:30 p.m. losophy Brook Sadler and Visit- prominent in philosophy, but that tial author of The Second Sex. What happens when you The Philosophy Symposium ing Assistant Professor of Philoso- sometimes women aren't as recog- Holveck also specializes in phi- Car- bring together four philosophy spec- is a fairly new group on campus, phy Victoria Burke worked to put nized as men," said Amanda losophy of literature and phenom- ialists, let them talk about their diff- made up of students interested in the event together. The panel will penter '05, intended philosophy enology and has a Ph.D. from the Carolina-Chap- erent areas of expertise and stimul- philosophy, but not necessarily just focus on two main issues, ex- minor, member of the Symposium University of North el ate discussion on the topic of majors and minors. plained Sadler. The first issue is and a key organizer of the event. Hill and a BA from women in philosophy? The ans- Sponsored by the Symposium, why women have been slow to George Polychronopoulos '02 was Duquesne University. in- special- wer: You create the Women in Phil- Women's and Gender Studies, the come into the field and the ob- another Symposium member Kenyon's Prof. Sadler in ethical theory, feminist osophy Panel Discussion. . Provost and Assistant Provost, the stacles and challenges facing volved in organizing the event. izes The discussion, hosted by the Crozier Center for Women and the women philosophers. Secondly, Sadler pointed out that one rea- theory and the history of moral Kenyon Philosophy Symposium, Department of Philosophy, the event the panel will discuss the types of son women are not recognized is that philosophy. She has a Ph.D. from a from will be a panel of women philoso will be the Symposium's main event contributions women are making there are simply fewer women in the Duke University and BA field of philosophy. She explained, George Washington University. "There are not a lot of women in Rebecca Stangl is a Ph.D. candidate Holveck discusses de Beauvoir philosophy compared to other fields. at the University of Notre Dame. Philosophy has one of the worst gen- "Each panelist will speak for then BY AMANDA CARPENTER ence." thinking about feminism," der disparities of any field." about 15 minutes, we'll open in stereo- be- to audience for ques- A&E Editor Holveck, interested the Burke added. Beyond "There are lots of reasons things up the metaphysical novel as written by types and typical claims about hind this disparity," Sadler added, tions and answers," said Sadler. Eleanore Holveck, Asso- contemporaries such as Nadine women, Holveck will examine "including issues with society at There will also be a reception at ciate Professor of Philosophy Gordimer, Milan Kundera and the thoughts of one of our past large and academia." This is just Weaver after the discussion, for "a at Duquesne University and Toni Morrison, is planning her great thinkers. one of the topics she hopes will be chance to continue the conversation author of the recent book next research topic about the Corresponding with Satur- discussed at the upcoming panel. in a more personal way and in a Simone de Beauvoir 's Philosop- problem of philosophical method day's Women in Philosophy The four women pegged to smaller setting," she continued.

will-spea- one of her big- hy of Lived Experience k in feminism, chiefly in ethics. panel, Holveck's talk stresses the speak at the panel each "represent Sadler revealed Friday at 4:10 p.m. in She has previous experience in empowerment of women in the different stages in their careers in gest hopes for the event by saying, Olin Auditorium. Her talk will the phenomenology of Husserl field of philosophy. As Burke philosophy," said Sadler. They of women in philosophy, "I think focus on de Beauvoir's early and Sartre and in the ethics of said, "Things like rights and le- range from a full professor to a it will be constructive dialogue short stories. Kant. gal protection attend to women Ph.D. student in philosophy. Fur- about where we stand and where "Each short story," said Visiting Assistant Professor as a legal entity, but Simone's thermore, each speaker has a dif- we're going." Holveck, "has a young, female of Philosophy Victoria Burke be- claim is that there is something ferent area of expertise. be- heroine who exemplifies a phil- lieves that Simone de Beauvoir significantly different about Louise M. Antony, Professor osophy that influenced Beauv- is certainly an influential histori- ing a woman." of Philosophy at Ohio State Uni- What: Women in oir herself cal woman because "feminist versity, specializes in philosophy ... Here she is testing Philosophy event abstract philosophical theories philosophy was not completely of language, philosophy of mind "i the a until and feminist theory. She has a' experience of college-ag- e defined as movement What: Eleanore Holveck When: Saturday, women." Simone." . Ph.D. from Harvard University and 1:30-3:3- 0 p.m. Holveck arcues that de "By inviting us to experience talk a BA from Syracuse University. Beauvoir's way of philosophy oneself in the world as a woman, When: Friday, 4:10 p.m. Eleanore Holveck, Associate Where: Brandi Recital to literature Simone de Beauvoir provides a Professor of Philosophy at actually creates a Hall Philosophy of lived experi phenomenological alternative to Where: Olin Audit. Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, f

Thursday, February 10 The Kenyon Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 14, 2002 Kalichstein-Lared- o Robinson Trio provides concert KLR's 25th Anniversary brings them from Carnegie Hall to campus for a "truly unique experience"

BY PETER HORAN that this is the last of Mozart's six piano trios and is not very Staff Writer- - well known since it was origi- This weekend, Kenyon What: Kalichstein- - nally a solo piano sonata. The College will have the privilege Laredo Robinson Trio second piece is by Leon of hearing from one of the Kirchner, a famous composer . widely-acclaime- d 3 most prestigious and When: Sunday, p.m. who is still alive today, and is t 5i piano trios cur- Where: Rosse Hall called Trio no. 2. This is a spe- rently playing: the Kalichstein- cial piece for the trio because -Laredo Robinson Trio. nist Joseph Kalichstein, an Is- Kirchner wrote it specifically Assistant Professor of Music raeli native, graduated from for them in 1993. The final Ted Buehrer, who is respon- the Juilliard School; Bolivian piece is Brahms' revised Opus sible for bringing the group to native Jaime Laredo studied 8 trio. Buehrer said this piece Kenyon, said that it is a "truly under a professional Jewish is especially exciting to hear unique experience" for Italian teacher who had because Brahms himself was a Kenyon to hear a performance played in the Vienna phil- perfectionist, rarely settling for from "really top-notc- h" musi- - harmonic. His family later anything other than the highest cians. moved to San Francisco to quality, and it will be per- The three players have find a future for Laredo's mu- formed by a group that Buehrer come a long way to this year, sicianship. Cellist Sharon feels will be able to do it their 25th anniversary. Their Robinson was born in Texas debut performance was for into a family of musicians. The Kalichstein-Laredo- -. President Carter's inaugura- She has one brother in the Robinson Trio's concert will be tion in 1977. Since then, they Philadelphia Orchestra, an- performed in Rosse Hall Sun- have played throughout the other in the Miami Quartet day. The show is sponsored by United States and are currently and two sisters who are vio- the Gund Concert Series and by one of few chamber music en- linists. Beuhrer said that all the department of music. It is sembles that have survived in- the members work outside the a free concert and open to the tact with all of the original trio, Laredo himself being a public. As Buehrer said with members on piano, violin and well-renown- ed conductor. enthusiasm, you could see this cello. The group will perform same group performing the The group maintains a di- three pieces for their concert. same pieces at Carnegie Hall www.frank5alomon.com versity evident in both their The first will be a Mozart K. for 40 dollars but you can see trio will perform this Sunday in Rosse Hall. training and backgrounds. Pia- - 564 piano trio. Buehrer said them here for no charge. Internationally renowned KLR

The the Birds gets mixed review 11535 Upper GilcrestRoaJ Conference of Mount Vernon, Ok 43050

somehow low-ke- y, Middle-EasternAsi- an Wurster, who plays the with such a problem has been BY BRANT RUSSELL style. The players use nightengale. poorly directed, but if that were Staff Writer the space well; they perch atop I cannot tell you if you will true, then the story would not have Collateral Damage Fri-Th- ur 4:40,7:10,9:40 The stairs and out in the nooks like this play. 1 have neither the "paid off," or resonated with me, ' the Birds, hang 0, Conference 1-3- of Sa-S- u Jean-Clau- I written de Carriere and crannies the set. At the end experience nor the knowledge to to the extent that it did. Though by of 4:40, 9:40 and Peter Brook and based on the of the play, the scenery and Pro- comment on its artistic merit; all was unsure of the meaning of poem of Farid Uddi Attar, is a fessor Andrew Reinert's lighting I can hope to relate to you is my some of the individual moments, Rollerball PG13 I breath-takin- g the story was Fri-Th- spectacle. The story follows the are (not just because experience of the play. never felt that ur 7:20,9:30 Hoopoe bird, played by junior of all the fake fog that seeps out That being said, if you go to lost in the sense that the direc- Sa-S- u 7:20,9:30 Virginia Gauntner, as she leads into the audience). The players The Conference of the Birds, and tor, Assistant Professor of the rest of the birds on a long move about the stage as if they you should, prepare to be con- Drama Jonathan E. Tazewell, Big Fat Lie PG Fri-Th- ur 5:10,7:10,9:10 journey to meet the bird-kin- g, were birds, and overall, Assistant fused. I did not have a hard time was unsure of his narrative. The Sa-S- u 1:10,3:10,5:10, Seymour. Once she has con- Professor of Dance Balinda figuring out what was happening story telling never faltered. The - 7:10,9:10 vinced the birds to make the ' Craig-Quijada- 's choreography in general (the red bird is trying thrust of the play was neve- lost. to go see It was just lost on me. journey, keeping them alive and works well (except for the parts to get all the other birds A Walk to Remember PG ob- the to bird named Most of the characters play 7:30 motivated becomes her main where birds are supposed this other Seymour), Fri -- Thur In jective. be flying, which is mostly embar- but I sometimes had trouble un- equal roles the play, and the Sa-S- u 7:30 Assistant Ptofessor of rassing). There is a song in the derstanding how the events Hoopoe bird is the only charac- Drama Martha Penaranda's scen- middle of the play, composed by occurring on stage at any given ter with a discernable lead role. Return to Neverland G ery design is implemented in a senior Darren Bartlett and sung moment related to the plot. Nor- This role demands as much physi- Fri-Th- ur 5:00,7:00, 9:00 tasteful, attractive, gaudy yet beautifully by senior Celsea mally, one might think that a play cal agility as it does acting ability, Sa-S- u 1 1:00,3:00,5m 1.11m mi ,.,,,,,.,,., 1,. . ijp.. ... , ,iij.miii)iiimiii.i)iiiiiii.jiijii.,iiiiui. mi. i iim.i ,j ,im ui ip m IJ...J, urn i m iu.i- - and Gauntner's performance is 7:00,9:00 excellent. Nobody in this cast tries to seem realistic as a bird (the Snow Dogs PG cast is composed almost entirely 5:20 Fri -- Thur , once we settle 7sA-!it-.- ' ' of humans), but Sa- - Su 1:20,3:20,5:20, .7' ':'v into the world of the play, we are at least willing to believe that they are actors playing birds. Hart's War 7:00,9:30 Paul Tazewell's costumes are Fri - Thur 4:30, 1:30,4:30. by far the best the produc- Sa - Su part of 7:00,9:30 tion. They cannot be accurately

described, nor should they be R John Q. missed. You should go to The Fri -- Thur 5:00,7:20,9:40

Conference of the Birds, playing Sa-S- u 12:20,2:40,5:00. in the Bolton Friday and Saturday 7:20,9:40 ' ' ' I 'A f l t r 1 - at 8 p.m. You will be told a story. You will probably understand Crossroads PG-1- 3 5:15,7:15,9:15 of it than I did. It is a Fri-Th- ur more 5:15. Sa-S- u 1:15, 3:15, spectacle, and that's really what 7:15,9:15 Amy GaJlese theater is about. Student actors and actresses perform in The Conference ofthe Birds, running through Saturday in Bolton Theater. Thursday, February 14, 2002 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Kenyon Collegian 11 Sara Beddow gets closer to opera singer goal She BY AR1ELLE WOLOVNICK interviewed with James D. and Beddow will also be singing of the country's top universities and to perform as a professional opera Cornelia W. Ireland Professor of Staff Writer three French songs from the early conservatories. Her ultimate goal is singer. Music, Benjamin Locke and sat in period of Venezuelan composer senior Sara Beddow will Friday, on Chamber Singers as a prospec- Hahn, whose style Bush calls "in- present to the Kenyon community tive student, then found herself a timate and calm intheirapproach." Voice Recital her Senior featuring memberof the group the following The Argento song cycle, "Six the 18th, 19th and 20th pieces from year. Elizabethan Songs," is the Wolfgang Amadeus centuries by For her recital, shechose pieces composer's most popular work, Giocchino Rossini, Rey naldo Mozart, that would challenge herand present characterized by strong lyricism Hahn, Dominick Argento and a wide variety ofstylesand languages, and an integration of the piano and 1 i t Leonard Bernstein. Beddow chose although the music department docs voice. .f herself, with the the pieces assistance not require such diversity ofprogram. Finally, Beddow will com- de-scribesheras"aded- of her instructor Adjunct Professor Beddow's teacher Bush icated plete her program with Leonard of Music Abra Bush and accompan- and talented Bernstein's "Glitter and Be Gay" ist Kit Walpole '04. pcrformerand musician" whosesing-ing"conve- ys from his comic operetta Candide, V ' Beddow, a first soprano and co-presid- ent not only a fine technical based on Voltaire's original work. of the Kenyon College ability, but also significant intelli- Bush suggested that Beddow add Chamber Singers, says she always gence." this piece to her repertoire because sang around the house from an early She describes the Mozart piece it's melodramatic and fun, and she age and began taking voice lessons in "Als Luise die Briefe," K. 520, as believes that the aria allows Sara to fifth grade. demonstrating"afinely intuitivesense display her affinity for the operatic Her interest in music continued of blending music and drama." stage. -- throughout high school, where she Beddow's performance of Rossini's Bush does not hesitate to call actively participated in the choir and aria, "Una voce poco fa" from II attention to Sara's ability to "put musical productions. She was led to barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of together a sophisticated song re- Kenyon's Music Department as a Seville) is one that especially excites cital in the midst of graduate school prospective student. her, because she's wanted to perform auditions and performances with Beddow says that she was looki- it for some time. Bush calls it "a the Knox County Symphony." In-

dem-onstrateast- ng for a school with a small but coloratura show piece" that will yle deed, Beddow plans to continue strong department and has found ev- in which she believes her musical education, and has ap- Edmund Kecne, Photographers erything she wanted here at Kenyon. Beddow excels. plied to and auditioned for a number Sarah Beddow will present her Senior Voice Recital on Friday. Molly McCammon opens for Martin Sexton on Friday sax :: - loss Hi Winners of Battle of the Bands, McCammon and Eric Hickey will perform at Jimbo's Giant Ball

BYEDDYECKART added a new element to her style been about reaching out to the audi- many shows and has come out with Staff" Writer with the addition of Eric Hickey ence and having a good time. From her one CD, Imeant to scream, on which hi a; '03 on guitar and percussion.While early days at Kenyon in the Horn Gal- she did her own cover art. Her sec- Kenyon is home to would-b- e many What: Jimbo's Giant Ball McCammon has shared the stage lery to performances in the Pub and ond album, Two YearsTwo Days, and bona fide musicians on warm with Meyers to perform covers, most recently the Battle of the Bands, will be available in limited quantity days there's almost always someone When: Friday,.-- her performances with Hickey are she always has a story or joke to in- on Friday. m sitting outside strumming a guitar. I volve those around her. is 10:15 p.m. strictly from her own repertoire. "Performing By winning the Battle of the Ml" first met Molly McCammon one 'Together, it's a more complex absolutely about entertaining," said Bands, Molly McCammon and Eric night on the freshman quad three Where: Peirce Great Hall and beautiful sound for my songs. McCammon. "The only way that I Hickey will be opening this Friday 7:10, 'I years ago when she played for a small It's not a different style," said have found to connect with an audi- for Martin Sexton at "Jimbo's Giant group of people. Since then, she has McCammon. "Playing with Eric ence is to in some way convey how Ball," which is being held in the become a regular on the Kenyon mu- a little bit of folk, a little bit of coun- is fun. It's more active. It's that much it means to me." Great Hall and is sponsored by So- sic scene and established herself as try and a few twists of her own." part that always needed to be By embracing the audience the cial Board. Molly described Sexton an energetic, gifted performer. On Her unique sound has some there thatmissingpiece and fi- way she does, each performance be- as an "incredible, from another 7:20 : Friday at 10:15 p.m. in Peirce Great roots in her diverse influences. nally the song is full, whole. I love comes as intimate as if she were planet musician and singer," so Fri- 7:26 y: Hall, she'll bring her talents to a new McCammon cited Joni Mitchell "for it it makes me feel more confi- playing in her room for a couple of day evening promises to provide a scene. an unreal number of perfect lines dent." friends.During her nearly four years wealth of musical talent from on "Molly McCammon is and perfect while male in- and Hickey be- at Kenyon, McCammon has played and the hill. 7:10, probably songs," McCammon off the most 3:10 talented singersongwriter fluences include "Neil Young for gan to play instruments before I have Martin Sexton: Glory Bound, 10:15 7:14 ever played with," said fellow songwriting and melodies and arriving at Kenyon, each focusing musician Chris Meyers '02 "What I Tom Waits for simplicity and sin- on guitar on a more informal level The discography: "Martin Sexton has an advantage u love most about Molly is that she has cerity." before performing in college. Black Sheep over most folky singwriters; a voice avery unique sound. She employs McCammon has recently McCammon began taking guitar The American that can groan like an alternative lessons "on a whim totally for In the Journey rocker, slide likea soul man or leap is r fun with a good friend of mine. I Wonder Bar up to a pearl falsetto." i c 't I ' s" don't really know why started to. 5:00 ft New York Times I wasn't thinking I'd continue it at Si V v il "Martin Sexton has been on the "Martin Sexton is a gift. He is so 3:00 fit all. It was her idea we'd go every 1, week to this lady 's house and bring verge of fame for years now; he's talented that it is joyously absurd, our song and she'd teach us how to always close to having the whole and he comes from no tradition, PC play that particular song. My friend world notice him. Catch him while but out of a wellspring from be-

' " ? I he's still a cult god." yond. What he does he does with .. . nim- - stopped playing and kept going."

:- ss 3:3 - Similarly, Hickey took upgui-ta- r such blinding clarity and gra-ciousne- in high school. He cites Jimi Chris Van Nostrand that we are all included Hendrix as a major influence but right after the first note. In every- noted that he listens to a lot ofjazz "Whether it's boogie-woog- ie jazz thing Martin touches there is a and rock and roll. He is also a ortheblues, soulorrock'n' roll or heroic certainty. Fiercely unpre- an '80s cover band folk, it's all American music. Be- tentious, he is at the same time 7:0P - member of called Rattlesnake Suitcase. In ad- cause of where I've been profound and debonair. He makes fire- I dition to guitar, Hickey also plays travelling, I am constantly living boundaries explode like a piano and percussion. McCammon and breathing American things. cracker. His songs are ft 74 v ."I,. I "I call are his - At first thought, can't just magnificent because they 1 7:- praised Hickey's ability highly, saying, "he's so humble, you'd it THE AMERICAN, but really, home. If earth keeps making an- never know except that it's exud- everything about it is American. gels as soulful as this, somebody ing you touch the guy and you've It's about the diners and the mu- upstairs is going to be out of :15, on hands." sic, the places and the people." work." : got music your ,5.3: r . Annie Mark Hickey have always and Molly McCammon relax before their Friday performance. Molly's shows Martin Sexton Ned Claflin Thursday, February 12 The Kenyon Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 14, 2002 The Chemical Brothers return triumphantly with new album Interestingly lyrical Come With Us features 'some of the more exhilarating big beat pyrotechnics'

bedrooms. The bombastic big beat fourth studio album from Tom dives into the propulsive drums and way Tarantino has taken to revitaliz- BY DAN ALPER adventure that was Hole was widely Rowlands and Ed Simons, is a meld- keyboard flourishes common in most ing the careers of aging Hollywood Music Critic hailed as one of the best records of the ing of the albums that came before it. of today's tranceprogressive tunes, stars (The Chems used Bernard In 1997, when the Chemical year, as well as the decade, but the The ten songs featured on Come fea- reminding everyone that the Chems SumnerofNewOrderonSurrender's Brothers released their second al- prophesied electronic revolution never ture some of the more exhilarating laid the blueprint for such tunes way "Out of Control," and last year New bum, Dig Your Own Hole, rumors materialized. The Chems pressed on, flourishesofbigbeatpyrotechnicsthat back in 1997. "The State We're In" is Order returned with their first album and hype swirled throughout the releasi ng the toned down, psychedelic Hole featured, while retaining the bet- a toned down, mellow song which in eight years maybe there's hope music industry about how the Surrender in 1999, another terrific ter elements of the psychedelic brings back Beth Orton, who worked for Ashcroft). Over expertly crafted "electronica" revolution was com- record that contained a healthy feel of experimentation from Surrender, on the Chems' first two albums, to dark, yet livelybeats,Ashcroftcroons ing to capture America and sweep nostalgia for the late '80s, early '90s melded together to create a captivat- handle vocal duties. Just like on their seemingly meaninglessworks, which away rock music. No longer would British acid house rave scene. ing, interesting record that stands apart previous collaborations, Orton 's beau- somehow fit together with the beat the youth of America rock out with Now it is 2002, and the Chems from its predecessors. tifully melancholic voice croons over collage Simons and Rowlands have guitars in their garages; no, have once again returned to displace "Come With Us," the title and the Chems' droning, haunting beats. crafted for him. "You know I almost tomorrow's musical idols would ex- acts like The Crystal Method and other first track of the record, ushers us into 'There's no escaping it, let me show lost my mind, Icouldn'texplain what ercise their genius with samplers and challengerstothethroneofdancemusic the Chems' latest foray into electronic you how, what it feels to be true," I've seen" he sings, as the beat rises turntables, from the safety of their album artistry. Come With Us, the bliss when a voice intones, over compute- Orton painfully wails over the bridge up to meet his vocals. the The last spoken words on the T r-mutated violin loops "Come of song. with us, and leave your Earth behind. The album closes with "The album are Ashcroft repeating "Did I Bright and clear, we see the light. Our Test," which features former Verve pass the test?" to the listeners. With i ..... universe is at your side. Please lead us frontman Richard Ashcroft (most Come With Us, the Chemical Broth- to other sons more bright. Behold, famous forbeingthe gawky English ers have passed any test anybody they 're coming back. They 're coming dude walking through the streets, could put in front of them, as they back" before intense drums and ri- bumping into people in the "Bitter have tmce again created an intrig- diculously charged synths smack into Sweet Symphony" video) on vo- uing, .exhilarating album of the mix, creating a banging opening cals. Perhaps the Chemical Brothers electronic revelry. While much of track. This is the Chemical Brothers' are trying to be theQuentinTarantino 2001 disappointed in the realm of mission statement: It may have taken of dance music, as they seem to music, here's hoping that Come us three years, but we're back baby, consistently rescue former English With Us is the first of many outstand- and you better be ready for another pop stars who no one seems to care ing albums to see release in the year wild ride. about any more, in much the same 2002. "It Began In Afrika," one of the biggest dance floor smashes of the Dating Game Winners Announced year, comes in next, filled with more ; - swirling synths and captivating beats, I until midway through the song, titanic -- r -- . - ;H : tribal drums take center stage, turning iw 4 into dance floor --. - i www.geocities.com the song a monstrous

workout. DJs with the taste for the ' tribal, side of electronic music, like it W and Steve Lawler, i -- a Danny Tenaglia ' have no doubt worn out many copies . Snatch ,' BY CHRIS VAN NOSTRAND of this record over the past year. "Gal- Wednesday, 10 p.m. Film Critic axy Bounce" is an uptempo, bouncy Higley A uditorium little song, first featured on last When We Were Kings summer's Tomb Raider soundtrack. Friday, 8 p.m. Guy Ritchie hits something of 1 "Hoops" shows some ofwhat the Higley Auditorium a sophomore slump with his follow-u- p Chems learned on Surrender, as it to Lock, Stock and Two Smoking starts out as a light, breezy song with I . ..1 A documentary Barrels. Rather, than suggesting brilliant vocals sampled from Alexander's about the 1974 boxing match be- Ritchie has his own style, Snatch Amanda Carpenter "Round Again" and computer aug- tween champion Muhammad Ali makes him look like a one trick pony mented strumming. However, First-yea- guitar rs Lawrence Sullivan and Julia Istomina receive and contender George Foreman with only a few gimmicks. This the track also demonstrates that the free meal tickets at the Cheesecake Factory in Columbus for that took place in Zaire. Histori- could have been avoided if Ritchie Chems have learned some new things winning the 3rd Annual Late Nites Dating Game on Saturday. cally known as "the Rumble in the only relied upon the same camera in their time off, as the song quickly Jungle," the film manages an ex- tricks and rhythm. Unfortunately, he pansive account of the affair by essentially recreates many of the getting close with so many sources same characters who find themselves (Norman Mailer and Spike Lee) in nearly identical imbroglios. Of Director Ixon Gast does every- course the young director really does events thing right that Michael Mann sub- have an incredible ear for dialogue Bruce Smith continues this semester's literary sequently did wrong in the recent and a near perfect sense of bizarro at the Horn Ali; the scope of this film more comic timing. With a bit more cre- A week from this evening, poet Bruce Smith will be reading from his latest works Award and powerfully demonstrates ativity he'll make better stuff. Brad Gallery. Smith's latest book, The Other Lover, was a finalist for the 2000 National Book the Kenyon Ubermensch quality and tragic de- Pitt's performance convinces that the Pulitzer Prize. His work has appeared in many of the top publications including University. cline of Ali than any other story he's more than just a pretty face. Review, the Paris Review and Poetry. A professor in the graduate school at Alabama Thursday, ever told about him. Smith is known for both his excellent writing and superb teaching. He will be reading February 21, in the Horn Gallery at 7:30 p.m. The event is free to the public. Cry Freedom Jeremy Hawkins Saturday, 8 p.m. Higley Auditorium

An interesting mix of old and Hall new makes for a solid account of GospelFest 2002 returns to the main stage in Rosse apartheid. In fact, this might be ; ',7rT'' appropriate') one of the few films where the his- Saturday, the Black Student Union will be presenting its fourth annual GospelFest, John5 tory is better than the effects. Di- titled "GospelFest 2002." Scheduled to perform: Capital University's Gospel Choir, St. rected by Richard Attenborough Temple Youth Choir and The Kenyon College Gospel Choir.' Kenyon soloists will mc'uj year an five years removed from his mak- sophomores Taryh Myers and Qiana Woodard. According to Myers, "we packed Rosse last shindig3 ing of Ghandi and featuring we hope to achieve the same turnout this year." Phillip Ross will direct and emceethe Denzel Washington, who he re- p.m. in Rosse Hall. ceived his first Oscar nomination for his work in this film. mov ics. yahoo, colli SPORTS The Kenyon Collegian 13 Men's track gives good show at Denison Invitational star Football turned runner Perazich places third in 200 meter race, Marie sets personal best in long jump

BY BILLIE ERIN COOPER Although he still has time to ing to be battling for points at Staff Reporter improve, this Lord was not Conference. pleased with his performance, "I "Not a bad weekend," said also missed an oppor- stating "I could stand going tunity to race against some Head Coach Gomez about the faster." fast out-of-confere- nce compe- Lords' participation in the Big Thirteenth appeared to be tition, the fastest we'll see all Red Invitational. An unscored the Lords' unlucky numberon year ... that's what sprinters meet, this was a great opport- Saturday as junior Tyler live for, that feeling you get unity for improvement. Morell placed 13th as well. when you're in the blocks next One of the meet's most Running a 56.60 in the 400 to a fast dude knowing as soon notable performances, the meter, Morell knows he can as the gun goes off you're 1,500 meter, was won by do better, saying "There gonna have to get on your sophomore standout Aaron wasn't enough cheese, so I'll horse or else you're toast." Emig. According to Gomez, have to pick it up a nacho for Marie did, however, man- Emig ran "a perfect race, sitt- next week." age to set a personal record in backjbe first half ... ing then SophomoreMilan Perazich the long jump, the Lords' only making a big move and bolti- "continues to prove he will field event. Placing sixth, ng to the lead." Emig never be a sprinter to be reckoned with a jump of 19'03.50", he looked back as he came in at with in the NCAC," sai.d beat out Perazich who placed 4:05.36, a seven second im- Coach Gomez. Runningasub 12th with a jump of only on his provement previous 24 second 200 meters for the 17'01.50". Pleased with his personal best. Although he second week in a row, "solid start," although he has complained not of feeling well Perazich placed third running "more distance" in him, Marie all week, Emig was able to 23.97 in a very competitive sees some talent in Perazich, dominate the 1,500 meter, a race. that is overcome with confu- race he did not compete in last Marie said of his fellow sion. "Milan has got his work year. sprinter; "Milan smoked his cut out for him in the long Emig's talent impresses heat in the 200 meter "He's jump. He has potential but is fellow sophomore Marc Marie: got crazy wheels." Marie struggling to figure the whole "It wouldn't matter if Emig placed 13th in the event, run- thing out," said Marie. had the Spanish flu, he'd still ning a 24.64. Although they still have a kick ass. If I were that nasty, Although Marie is good ways to go, the Lords are get- I'd be talking serious smack! at getting out of the blocks, ting closer. Morell had this to Not to mention if I had hair Katie Tully he is apparently not so good say about his team: "Some, like that... theonlythingbet-te- r The Lords competed fiercely at the Denison Invitational. Though the meet was at getting into them, as he people say we are lazy, unin- than Aaron's running is his unscored, several runners took the opportunity to improve their Deisonal bests. missed his race. Scheduled to spired, perhaps even fat, but I hair." compete in the 55 meter say we are selectively intense. With Emig now ranked one dash, he missed his race due Some people go through life ' of the top 1,500 meter runners just begun. Teammate and senior captain to an early start. This Lord being intense about everything. in the conference, the Kenyon Running a "very strong Rob Passmore placed 13th was very disappointed, My sprint squad takes time out record for the event is in dan- race" according to Coach with a time of 9:31 .67. "Missing my race really to enjoy life. We like talking ger. Emig was less than two Gomez, sophomore Andrew In the 800 meter, sopho- - sucked because I lost an op- to girls and going to parties. seconds away from beating Sisson placed fifth in the 3,000 more PJ Bumsted placed portunity to go head to head We realize that running is fun, that time. And the season has meter with a time of 9:08.37. eighth with a time of 2:03.12. with a couple people I'm go but not worth an aneurysm."

OXnj (te IHliilU ; Ohioan goes to the Winter Olympics A central Ohio woman competes in the first Olympic skeleton event at the Salt Lake Games BY ADAM SAPP time volunteer fire fighter and family and the Department competitor lays head first, beroftheUnited States Olym- Senior Production Editor Emergency Medical Technician, are very proud of her." steering the skeleton with pic Team, was more than she also works part time as a paid Skeleton is the parent sport one's body weight. The skel- grateful to be at the games. "In Central Ohio's Olympic fire fighter and EMTforthe New of both bobsledding and luge, eton board itself is a modified the grand scheme of things, connection just got stronger this Albany Fire Department. She is and incarnations of it were toboggan that runs on a track nobody cares who jumps the week as Granville resident Lee one of four women on the De- sanctioned for competition in of ice varying in length between furthest or goes down a hill Ann Parsley dives into competit- partment staff. the 1928 and 1948 Olympic 1,300. and 1,500 kilometers, the fastest," said Parsley in the ion in the 2002 Olympic Games New Albany Fire Depart- games, although this year is reaching speeds between 74 and Dispatch article, "But in the in Salt Lake City. ment Lieutenant Joe Brown the first time that the sport has 85 miles per hour, bending and bigger overall picture of Parsley, who will compete says that the entire Department been an official Olympic game turning its way downhill. sportsmanship and fair play, in skeleton, a sport that com- "is quite proud of her accom- under the name of skeleton. In a recent interview in this brings people together for bines elements of luge and plishments and that they have The basic idea is the same as the Columbus Dispatch, Pars- peaceful competition. I think bobsled, is a real medal threat. planned to celebrate her suc- luge, but instead of lying back- ley, who participated in the there will be a little deeper Parsley's success at recent world cess in style. "The guys on her ward on the board, the opening ceremonies as a mem- - meaning inside the athletes." events in the sport makes her a unit have organized a party at serious contender. "American the fire house so that the rest of Lee-An- REWARD n Parsley is a model of the Department can come to consistency," said the official watch her compete," said Olympic web site. "She's never Brown. "Also, they have finished worse than 10th in any planned a party for when she $10,000.00 event over the last four seasons returns home." - 'f Parsley remains consistent Parsley's pursuit of the at a reward to the the Olympics and one of the sport is something that she does Kenyon College is offering $10,000.00 other front-runne- rs has an off-da- y. outside of her time on both the person(s) providing information that results in the arrest and she should challenge for a Granville and New Albany Fire conviction of the individual(s) that contaminated the water medal." Departments. A close friend of supply at the Brown Family Education Center. Person(s) with Granville, a town of 5,000 Parsley's, Brown describes her and to share should contact the Mount Vernon Police home to Denison Univer-s"- y, as having a great work ethic. information 397-222- 2, the Knox sits about 20 miles south of "She's just a nice, classy per- Department, ask for Captain Cochran, Gambier on State Route 661. son," said Brown. "And she's a County Sheriffs Office, ask for Sheriff Barber, 397-333- 3, or Although Parsley currently lives very hard worker. Lee Ann is a 393-672- 0. ln the Knox County Prosecutor at Granville, where she is a part perfectionist, I know that her ' ! ! ! ' " ' ' "

Kenyon Collegian SPORTS Thursday, Februaryl42QQ2 The 1 14 a Ladies basketball downs two conference foes i

To make matters more difficult, two-thir- ds BY JAMES ROSENBLUM Staff Reporter of the Ladies starting Sarah Fox and backcourt, seniors - . Maybe they just wanted to make Erin O'Neill, were plagued by foul it exciting, or perhaps they wanted troubles for most of the half. How- to give the crowd their money's ever, all was not lost, as the Ladies worth. The Kenyon Ladies Basket- roared back to pull within six at V :f -

ball team has had its share of close halftime, 29-2- 3. moments. In irueform with the"Car-dia- c Despite the mildcomeback, not

1 Kids," ten of the Ladies' 20 everyone was satisfied with their la 1 "k V J) . 1 decided by five points "We played 'games were first half performance. J or less. Last Wednesday, they at- better in the second half, though we tempted to take it to conference-leade- r did not play well in the first," said and archrival Denison, but O'Neill. Kenyon shot just 33 per- suffered a lose loss, 62-5- 9. They had cent from the field in the first half better luck the following Saturday, and managed just nine field goals. when they defeated Hiram 81-4- 5. The second half started omi- The Big Red walked into nously as Denison built its lead back Tomsich Arena with a gaudy 15-- 5 up to double digits. Kenyon contin- mark (11-- 2 in the NCAC). In a see- ued to struggle asO'Neill,Kenyon's David Yogg saw battle of runs which saw each floor general, was on the bench at Senior captain Erin O'Neill takes the ball up strong. team go hot and cold at different the 17 minute mark with four fouls. 56-4- 81-4- 56-4- the score 9. crushed the Terriers 5. Before times, the game saw Denison jump Yet these Ladies were far from fin- to play, Denison led 4, but then 10-- drama en- the O'Neill, Fox and fellow out early to a 0 lead in the first ished as Kenyon's bench lit a spark the fireworks started. Ajumperfrom Then, even more game,

hon-oredf- three-point- sued as junior Cori Arnold nailed a senior Becky Comely were all or four minutes of the game, as the that would carry some drama late in junior Beth Lye and a er Ladies could not get the ball to drop. the game. With under three minutes from first year Dana Halicki made three from way beyond the arc to their accompl ishmentson the cut the Denison lead to four. After cort. a pair of free throws by the Big Red, Hiram took an early 9-- 8 lead, but v 1 Arnold proceeded to bury another the Ladies put together 56 percent

three pointer to bring the Ladies shooting from the field and a 48-2- 8

within three at 58-5- 5. An inten- lead at the half, highlighted by 19 tional foul and two made free throws, points from Fox. The second half saw the Ladies answer again. As Halicki the Ladies increase their lead on the 1 ) A : J drained another three, the Ladies Terriers by playing stifling defense. two at 60-5- 8. Denison They had a season best 21 steals, and I pulled within , ! ' f took two more free throws and as time ticked off the clock, Hiram ' " ' " I It' Arnold nailed one to put the score at never had achance to recover. Kenyon t. 62-5- 9 with nine seconds left. On the was able to clear the bench and give I . i : t 1 , final play, the ball was inbounded the starters an easy day. and it came to Arnold, who launched Fox led the charge for the Ladies a deep three from the right wing. with 23 points and eight rebounds, Unfortunately, it landed just short, and also spoke positively afterwards and the Ladies fell by the final score abou t H iram : "They 're a very scrappy

62-5- a bright of 9. Despite the loss, team ." H iram appears to have ' several Ladies had huge games. future as their team was entirely com- : t Arnold led the way with 17 points prised of freshmen and sophomores. and five rebounds, while Halicki The season is far from over for v. had a career high 13 points and six the Ladies as the NCAC conference rebounds. tournament looms ahead. Said Saturday, the Ladies took on O'Neill, "We are fifth, which would to mean that we will probably play A- David Yogg Hiram who were looking spoil the Ladies' senior day. However, llegheny at Allegheny." Time and Junior Cori Arnold puts the ball up as she falls out pf bounds. the Ladies had other ideas, as they date are to be determined. Lords go on the road, beat Oberlin, lose to Allegheny Lords need wins in final two games against Denison and Hiram to make conterence playons forward tri-capt- Por-teradd- low ain guard Brian ed struggled even more that at home. However that was as close as it Porter and sophomore BYJAYHELMER wnn 19 points includingfive Head Coach Dave Kunka ad- would get, as the Gators pulled Andy Flores also chipped in Sports Editor three pointers. Sophomore guard dressed the Lord's problems away for the final score of 73-6- 3. 12 points each. final Last week the Kenyon Lords Alex Neuman also had a great away from Gambier. "Playing The Lords head into the nee- basketball team took two road game. While scoring just ten on the road is tough because we After the game it was obvi- week of the regular season little trips to different places with very points he led the team with nine are the only 12 guys in the build- ous the Lords felt like this was ding to have a good week and a tie different results. Last Wednes- rebounds and five assists. ing that want us to win." one that got away. Said senior luck. Currently in a ninth place of 5-- 1? day, the Lords traveled to Oberlin On the defensive end, the Adding to the problem on forward Tim Bleecker, "We in the NCAC with a record NCAC, the for a showdown against the Yeo- Lords turned in one of their best Saturday was fan night at Al- played well for the whole game overall and 3-- 11 in the both last night's men. In their last meeting, the . efforts of the season. The 67 legheny, which meant Lords but did not play well in the last Lords need to win Denison and Lords defeated the Yeomen 85-7- 8. points they allowed was their were playing in front of 1,000 five minutes." Kunka agreed, game against to s- However, that game was in third lowest total of the season. fans rooting against them, some "For about 30 minutes, we had Saturday's game at Hiram, final spot m Gambier, and the Lords have not Said Plotke about his team's per- armed with pots and pans to in- a great game." ecure the eighth and tournament. won a single game on the road formance, "Against Oberlin we crease the already high decibel Perhaps the one bright spot NCAC conference to 1 this season. The close game and were playing well and hitting levels. Kunka said, "It was ex- for the Lords was the play of They also need Denison their past road difficulties served our shots. We played well at both tremely loud. They the Lords freshman guard Aaron Sutton. one other game. have two as motivators in this one as ends of the floor and were at the had to rely on each other be- Sutton scored a career high 21 Said Kunka, "We of wi- Kenyon won easily, by the score top of our game." cause they couldn't hear me." points, and despite a frame that games that we are capable that ouroutot of 83-6- 7. The Lords hoped to continue The crowd was perhaps one is generously listed at 6'2" and nning, and the things For the Lords, two of the that success against the Gators factor in why Lords found them- 160 lbs. he also grabbed five our control we are not going Lords fail team's three seniors led the of Allegheny. On Saturday) how- selves in a 34-4- 4 deficit at rebounds. It was the latter stat worry about." If the their season charge. Tri-capta- in forward Chad ever, the competition was a little halftime. In the second, the that most impressed Kunka. make the tournament gae' Plotke led all scorers in the game stronger. Earlier in the season, Lords were behind by as many "We know he can score 21 will end alter Saturday's finish strong with 21 points, while also grab- the Terriers handed the Lords an as 15, but climbed all the way points Sutton has averaged 6.6 Said Plotke, "I look to have 61-6- next two bing six rebounds and leading 80-6- 1 in Gambier. On the road, back to be down just one at 0 this season. We didn't know a.id if we win the the team with three steals. Fel however, the Lord's have with four minutes to play.. he -- could get five rebounds." chance at the tournament. Thursday, February 14, 2002 SPORTS The Kenyon Collegian 15 Ladies excel at unscored Denison Invitational

a BY TEDDY SYMES impressive 5'2". Her counter- took sixth with time of Staff Reporter ST part Roth finished not far 2:31.55. ... behind, jumping 4'6" and tak- On the distance side of Members of the Kenyon ing sixth place in both the high things sophomore Laura Koss Women's Indoor Track Team and long jump events. represented the Ladies when traveled to Denison University 0 "It's always hard compet- she took seventh place in the ast Friday to compete in the ing indoors against teams like 3,000-mete- r run. Koss, only annual Big Red Invitational. Denison," said Roth, "because seconds off fifth and sixth Capturing a number of top ten we don't have the depth they place, had a time of 11:10.22. be- finishes in the unscored meet, 'p do." But the Ladies do what "We have two meets team was given a chance to J they can and do well with what fore conferences and they're seehow they matched up when they have. both at Denison," said junior ' faced with a broader field of Scott, currently tied for the Erin Shively. "Running down competitors. "V leading NCAC high jump posi- there for the rest of our meets "We took a slightly smaller tion, is having an impressive should help us settle in and had on finishing the team than we expected," ( year. "It's been short but really focus commented Erin sweet," remarked Scott, "and indoor season strongly." junior ' ; ' a Shively , but we had strong s maybe just a little too short but "I feel like this was from everyone." we are well. I was really rather quiet week for the performances r doing Laura Koss agreed, impressed with Sara Vyrostek's women's track team," said Sophomore i 1 think, as a whole, the team performance in the 400 meter. junior Megan Biddle. "Though I performed well. There were a NShe knocked off a couple sec- .it wasn't a bad week, think a 5.Bi:. number of strong finishes and onds and busted past another there has been lot of fatigue afew personal records. Times runner on the home stretch." and illness going around the alii:- fri-capta- in We have some time off re - seem to be improving and it Senior Sara team. Katie Tully I seems that, in general, the team Vyrostek placed fifth in the this week, so would expect Junior Meg Biddle followed by sophomore Laura Koss at the Denison Invitauonal 400-met- er a this is happy with how they are race with time of some better performances Ski Scott and first year Emily Roth Scott from taking first. Com- highest coming weekend. Add to that -- racing. Newcomers to the team 1:04.92, taking the were the only KC Ladies par- peting heavily with Hiram's In the fact that women's track 56 pei have been a great surprise and placed finish of the day. the won ticipants in the field events. Emily Brown, Scott the 800-met- er run fellow senior has a history of running well nd a I a great addition." But that didn't stop Ansley high jump as she cleared an and Katherine Kapo when it really counts." aid aj On Friday senior Ansley captain ndhJf.. lead a Ballroom Team takes fifth at Case Western Blitz ngdelb Dance

SluL-lock- . dominate Newcomers, take first in three competitions, including Waltz and Foxtrot B - Phinney and Pogany

11 "'-"- I " -- - , ' """"" i ei.Ka . '". w" ,- " Style Team Match and fouth t'iiuy BY AMY BERGEN can place in International Style Team I Staff Reporter Match. orthe U Last weekend, the Ballroom Individuals also turned out a .hi rede Dance team competed at Case strong performance, with many ly aftei Western Reserve University in dancers doubling or tripling up on iveryiJ Cleveland. An unusually high turno- awards. A few of the ballroom ) have it ut of Kenyon dancers helped veterans who placed included - ' t - .entire!? f makethis'competition memorable. Sokolyanskaya and George in v;: I soph ': Among those who went were bronze American Tango and Bethany Applebaum '05, David bronze American Waltz, Ashe'04,Dan Brunengrabenfrom Nickerson and Willoughby in the Case Western, Diana Carroll '04, Silver Waltz-Tang- o, Ross and

- which J-- Grace Cha-Ch- a, Culbertson '05, Jen George Murdock in the Bronze ; ibablyf1' - , : 04, Katrina Helz '04,Pete Horan AsheandTayloralongwith Horan ; ' 04, Shy Knight from OSU, Matt and Culbertson in the Bronze : fi1' A ined. McCaw '02, Taryn Myers '04, Rumba, Carroll and Shannon in DanNickerson '01, Becky Pogany the bronze Swing and Helz and 05, Brandon Phinney '04, Philip Nickerson in silver Swing Ross '03, Kerry Shannon '04, Mambo. Kelly Smallwood '05, Dawn "This was great because it's Sokolowski Sokolowski '04, Sara Murdock the first time Katrina Helz ever Terry The Kenyon College Ballroom Dancesport Team 05, silver," said Sokolyanskaya. Ballroom president Ksenia danced nhsprve the comDetition, in- - couragement is very helpful." imore many Smallwood." Applebaum and Sokolyanskaya '04 Erin Taylor "Also, our newcomers won eluding Robin McCarthy and With the ballroom team be- :hipPe' 04 Pogany placed in the Newcomer and Angie Willoughby '04. events. Special congrats to Bran- They are our larger, more diverse Cha-Ch- a Amy Bukszpan. coming The Swing and American team as a whole came don Phinney, Becky Pogany, better-know- n, the :: new ballroom groupies." and and with ad into and Phinney and Smallwood in Jay with fifth place in the Ameri Bethany Applebaum and Kelly Sokolyanskaya agrees that number of talented first years ar seas; the International Rumba and "their support was wonderful and sophomores, more strong Weeka Jive. ... we are the smallest school at performances can be expected ninth P ;; also con-gratulated'Geor- ge. , a Sokolyanskaya competitions, so any en- - in the months to come. ,arecA' "She is a very these talented dancer and we have a both lasti American Team Match: 5th place great time dancing. We also of- Denial international Team Match: 4th place ten get a fairly large fan club

i & Becky HiraiA Newcomer (1st) Brandon Phinney . at American Waltz: when we do this." Pogany Between dances, the tour - Newcomer ) Brandon Phinney & Becky nee American Foxtrot:(lst Kenyon athletes foutd time to ' Pogany ' Denis"1; meet dancers from other schools. Newcomer & Becky Pogany American Tango: (1st) Brandon Phinney "It's really" fun to -- meet other & Jennifer Bmze American Tango: (1st) Ksenia Sokolyanskaya students who have the same George hobby as you," Sokolyanskaya Silver Waltz-Tana- & Angie Willoughby o: (2nd) Daniel Nickerson friends ings said. "We have become s'lver (Case ' ";, Foxtrot-Viennes- e Waltz: (3rd) Dan Brunengraben . are"01: with membersof other Ballroom . Western) & Sokolyanskaya if the Ksenia teams from many colleges." Silver Cha-ChaRumb- & a: Matt McCaw Ksenia ,ament'lf;; (2nd) Other Kenyon students also Sokolyanskaya showed up on the sidelines to - - - Silver c.: ma i non;i MIprcmi & Katrina Helz men- Taryn Myers w. cheer the team on. Helz waltz CWRU. Dan Nickerson and Angie Willoughby do the at iTtieJrt tIe: (1st) & Murdock i Matt McCaw Sara tions "those who came to touma Thursday, February 14, 16 The Kenyon Collegian TRAVEL 2f Ohio is the place for Valentine's Day Getaways There are lots of spots close to home where you can pass a romantic afternoon with that special someone, "The Friendly Little romantic then kissing your lover in complexion. A more economical Lake is definitely a romantic sk BY TRACY MILLER AND the slogan, promise to the eves of a secluded roadside alternative can be found at voted in a recent poll as the sixth bes LUKEWITMAN City," and the residents kissing. The Victorian welcome any visitor passing hideaway. Located just a few miles Mario's International Spas and B&B for stvle Editors-in-Chi- ef through. The city is remarkable for southeast of Columbus, there are Hotels, a chain located through- lakeside inn has five available roorrs $100. Paris in April. Venice's Grand its unique downtown store front 18 bridges of Fairfield County, cen- out the Akron and Cleveland ar- starting at less than A life Canal. A black, sandy beach in featuring a vintage movie theater, tered around the city of Lancaster. eas. You could bring your boy or more than an hour east of Kenyor.

Snow-covere- in the village of Berlin, is Donna'; Western Samoa. d a montage of colorful shops and A drive through Ohio covered girlfriend here for an afternoon fc-honeymoo- central Ohio? The Buckeye State several charmingly romantic eat- bridge country will surely be a step massage or stay the weekend at Lodgings, another destination ners and i; might not conjure up the same ing establishments. Grandview back in time for any happy two- an affordable rate. Then again, other couples images of romantic intrigue that Heights is one of the trendier com- some, as you navigate the invigo- there are always the fireplace-li- t love. If giant heartshaped bathtubs fire, Is accompany a stroll down the munities in central Ohio. You could rating backroad scenery. And the rooms of the Heartland Country don't set you on you won't

m un- able to resist the secluded cedar lc; Champs Elysees, but there are spend the day walking arm-in-ar- photographs you take huddled Resort in Fredericktown or the

snow-covere- Weekend room rates starts actually plenty of amorous get- with your sweetheart along the der the d nineteenth steamy hot tubs at the Old Man's cabins. $65 away spots just an hour's drive main thoroughfare and then travel century structures will be great Cave Chalet in Hocking Hills to nightly. mate has an artistic pa- from Gambier. If you're search- only a few minutes away to enjoy stuff to show the grandchildren get your romantic juices flowing. If your that this is the het-o- f ing for somewhere to woo your the Columbus nightlife. someday. If you're looking for some- late, don't forget sweetheart this Valentine's Day Ohio ranks second in the na- If you're feeling extravagant place where you can hide under the the performance season at pla- weekend, you may not have to tion behind Pennsylvania for .the this Valentine's Day, you could go covers for a few days, away from yhouses and symphony stages look farther than Cincinnati or largest number of covered bridges, on a weekend spa retreat there the daily stress of college life, there throughout Ohio. Cincinnati; Fairfield County or even High and Fairfield County has the most are lots of destinations in the Buck- are lots of quaint, affordable beds Aronoff Center will be host to Eltc: Street. And you'll be able to buy in the state. Anyone who has ever eye State. Head off to be pampered and breakfasts offering special John and Tim Rice's love story,i 17. dozens of red roses with the seen Clint Eastwood court Meryl and covered in mud in Canton at deals and packages during the under- from February 5 through Tt:

tear-je-rk- -booked of a your; money you save on the airfare to Streep in the er The the Spa at Glenmoor. The spa ca- wintertime months. musical tells the story Tahiti. Bridges ofMadison County knows ters to the skin, offering a wide Whispering Pines Bed and Break- Nubian princess and her love afL Just an hour and a half east that there is perhaps nothing more range of treatments to work on your fast on the shores of nearby Atwood with the Egyptian soldier who steal of the Kenyon campus rests one her from her country. Robert Dubac's of the sleepiest and most charm- romantic comedy, The Male kit led, will be performed from Febn ing communities in the state. i Billed as Ohio's "Little Switzer- ary 13-1- 6 at the Palace Theater i: land," the village of Sugarcreek is IV" Cleveland. The play attempts to e perhaps most noteworthy as the amine the nature of malefemale r- home of the world's second larg- elationships and to answer the pe: - . r i .. . . est Amish population. The streets petual question of what women re of Sugarcreek are lined with Swiss J: ally want. You can satisfy yourthir; .-- themed buildings and shops sell- 'J 'A ' for music with a trip this weekend: ?. ... r, ing everything from homemade see the Cincinnati Symphony 0: chocolate to Amish handicrafts. chestra. They'll perform Russia:! On the weekends you can take a composer Gliere's Il'ya Muromei: train ride through picturesque an immense concert celebrating Rus farmland. Make sure to arrive sian heroism. early in the day though, because Central Ohio might not riu Amish-owne- d businesses tend to Tuscany or Maui as a popular ho- close shop around 5 p.m., and you neymoon getaway, but it still has i: will find a lot of stores, factories m share of romantic little places wher: and museums closed on Sunday. you can steal a kiss or snap a phot- A little bit closer to home, ograph that will memorialize your r- in the Columbus metropolitan elationship. From the scenic covere: area, is another picturesque city bridges of Fairfield County to tt; courtesy of Snow Trails where you could take a romantic Looking out your car windows as you drive through Knox County you might not think of Ohio as a ski bunny mecca, charming spas and inns that perm- afternoon stroll with your honey. but you would be surprised how many ski resorts there are in the Buckeye State. How about taking your Valentine on a eate the winter landscape, it's evider:

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