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Vol. CXIX, No. 1 LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1884 F riday, Se p t . 21 Welcome, new students!

Welcome, new students! Now, in your college experience. Look at if this isn't the millionth time the groups listed in this issue and you've heard that in the past few consider which ones might enrich days, you must have been hiding in your Lawrence career. Explore your brand new dorm closet with your new environment beyond this your pole lamp and your poster ofissue of the paper and your dorm John Belushi in a "College" sweat­ room—you might be pleasantly shirt. surprised. You might be won- By this time your dering, what you are are probably wonder­ being welcomed into? G L d X X ing just what the /Anmi experience thatumi can cun , , -« Lawrentians welcome shape the rest of your L O ri3 .1 . 8Pec*®caWy means? life...and a whole lot of Well, the Lawrentian is hard work. You are------the voicevoice of the being welcomed into living condi­ Lawrence community. We are here tions unlike any you've ever expe­ to inform and to provide a forum rienced before (unless you've been for your opinions—and we wel­ living in a perpetual summer camp come all opinions. We encourage since 1983): a four year odyssey you to actively participate in the into the pros and cons of communal paper, as well as in the community living that is unlikely to be repeat­ that shapes the news we print. ed at any other time in your life. Oh, and one more piece of And most importantly, you are advice: before you attend the vari­ being welcomed into a challenge, ety of campus activities open to you or being challenged to welcome the as a Lawrentian, and highlighted changes that will soon present in this issue, from convocations to themselves in classes, environ­ athletics to off-campus study pro­ ment, and peers. grams, you need to do one thing. This special first week will give Go to the annual campus poster you some sense of what is to come, sale and follow in the footsteps of and if the past 18 or 19 years have fifty of your new best friends taught you anything you'll savor it, (whom you undoubtedly met at because time is fleeting, and your Playfair) in purchasing that poster next four years at Lawrence are of John Belushi. Come on, treat going to fly. yourself. After all, it is the first day The Lawrentian would like to of the rest of your fife. welcome you to participate actively Students will find residence life to be more fun than frightening Tall and proud, the symbol of a Lawrence education main restshall, atop the oldest building on campus. b y Amy F a r r a r Each of the seven residence You wake up at 6:30 a.m. to halls at Lawrence has a dis­ the pounding rhythms of tinctive "personality" to accom­ Vandalism, theft at Q ueen’s "We Will Rock You." pany its unique location and Conservatory events initiate new "Did I leave that stereo alarm appearance. New Science and Plantz Hall, for example, students into Lawrence music scene on again?" you wonder as you Youngchild halls mush a pillow over your ears. being right on College Avenue, Then you remember, "I don’t is an active, noisy place. One of p.m., the conservatory will by Devin Burke the larger dorms, Plantz has b y have a stereo alarm." The Features E d itor present the first recital of the Jessie Augustyn sound is coming from the next big windows, new furniture, year. The concert features out­ ------O p/E d E d ito r and nightly trips to the gas sta­ This week, many of those room. standing conservatory stu­ On July 27, sometime Life in a residence hall tion. students who are new to cam­ dents such as Tim Schmidt, The substance-free hall on pus have only a glimmer of an between the hours of 3:30 a.m. takes some getting used to, who sang the lead role in last and 6:00 a.m., Youngchild Hall even for students from large campus is Kohler Hall, which idea of what’s in store for year’s Lawrence production of sits right next to Downer them. If they are conservatory and New Science Hall were families or busy households. Puccini’s "Gianni Schicci." broken into and vandalized. Sharing a bathroom with Commons. Each room in students, they are coming On the more inclusive side, Kohler has its own sink, and expecting to be virtually Appleton police have appre­ dozens of other people, getting the New Student Week Choir hended two suspects who, locked out of your room in yourthe floorplan boasts no parallel immersed in music. If they are is an ensemble that is open to walls. not conservatory students, though refusing to plead guilty bathrobe, and having few anyone, whether or not you to these crimes, have admitted places to be alone are some of Trever Hall is set at the they will soon realize how have any prior musical experi­ edge of campus in a residential prominent a part music has at guilt. the challenges. But by putting ence. Led by Lawrence Concert The suspects, one juvenile up with these trials, you get in neighborhood. "The thing I Lawrence. Choir director Richard Bjella, liked about Trever is that when Two events during New and one adult male, were return the chance to live down this special choir performs apprehended by Appleton the hall from, next door to, and you go home after classes, youStudent Week provide fresh­ each year. Bjella and the don’t feel like you’re at school men with a chance to jump into police while committing anoth­ in the same room as some of opportunity to perform in a er act of vandalism, according your best friends. anymore," says Kelly Jones, a the musical side of Lawrence choir often draw singers and sophomore who spent her life. The first, an evening to Lawrence's Risk Insurance You can alm ost always find non-singers, freshrqen and Manager Cindy Yanke. something to do during a study freshman year at Trever. recital of outstanding conser­ upperclassmen alike. Trever is known as "the best vatory students, is a new event Damage to Youngchild and break. Laundry, kitchen, and These two events will make Science Hall was extensive. computer facilities are avail­ off-campus housing on cam­this year. The second, the New it clear how easy it is to partic­ pus." Student Week Choir, remains a Messages were spraypainted able 24 hours a day, and often, ipate in music at Lawrence. on the walls, floors, and coun­ so are other people. Though at Right in the middle of cam­ hallmark of New Student Soon, Harper Hall will house pus is Ormsby Hall, a smoke- | Week. Hundreds of freshmen tertops; liquid adhesive was first you may feel uncomfort­ recitals, the newly-remodeled poured onto the walls; and the able living in close quarters free dorm built in 1889, com­ have passed through its ranks Chapel stage will present con­ plete with high ceilings, hard­ and found themselves standing security alarms and wiring with people you don’t know, certs, the Coffeehouse season were damaged. Also, electronic you will soon discover that wood floors, and radiators. together in front of their peers will begin again, the bands Ormbsy is loved for its classic on the Chapel stage at the equipment from the music cen­ dorm life can be safe, comfort­ will play on, and music will fill ter, including a camcorder, able, and exciting in ways that appearance and beautiful Matriculation Convocation. the campus for another year. no other living situation can. continued on page 8 On Thursday, Sept. 20, at 8 continued on page 6 2 T h e Lawrentian Friday, September 2 1 , 2 0 0 1

‘Attendance at starred events is required of *1:00—5:00 p.m. Individual Appointments all new students. with Faculty Advisors as scheduled New Student Week 1:00—5KK) p.m. Advising Appointments for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2001 Five Year, Double Degree Students. Consult your New Student Packet for the time and location of 7:30—10:00 a.m. Breakfast, Downer 2 0 0 1 your appointment. Commons 1:00 5:00 p.m. Conservatory Auditions for all choral ensembles; for specific audi­ 8:00 a.m.—5KM) p.m Conservatory Orientation Help Desk Open, Shattuck Hall tion times, sign-up at Music-Drama Center, Room 144 lobby. General Conservatory information, sign-ups for Basic Keyboard Skills, sight 6:30—7:30 p.m. New Student Chorus Rehearsal, Miller rehearsal hall, Shattuck singing, and ensemble auditions, placement test information, etc. Hall of Music, open to all interested new students. 8:00—9:30 a.m. Music Theory Placement Examination, Harper Hall, Music Drama *7:30 p.m. Community Forum “Journey to a Hate Free Millennium”, Stansbury Center. Theatre, Music-Drama Center. • ; . 8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Placement Examinations, fourth floor lobby of Briggs Hall 9:00 p.m. Diversity Center and International House Reception. Diversity Center, 9:00—10:15 a.m.. Advanced Theory Placement Examination, Music-Drama room International House. 254. 11:00 a.m.—noon Student Employment Meeting, Youngchild Hall Auditorium, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2001 Rpom 121. This meeting is intended for all students seeking campus employment, ses­ sions are offered at 11:00, 1:00, and 2:00, and students should attend one of the sessions *8:00 a.m.—noon Individual Appointments with Faculty Advisors as scheduled when convenient. 8:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Computer Services and Library Orientation. Information 11 KM) a.m.—1:30 p.m. Lunch, Downer Commons Tbchnology Center, Library Room 214, and Library circulation desk, Library first floor. noon Transfer and Commuter Student Orientation and Luncheon, Barber Room,Consult your New Student Week schedule or RLA for times. Downer Commons. A campus tour will follow the program. 9KX) 11:00 «-m- Jazz Ensemble Auditions (saxophones), Shattuck Hall of Music, 1:00—3KM) p.m. Student Employment Meeting, Youngchild Hall Auditorium, RoomRoom 46, for Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Chamber Jazz Ensemble. 121. This meeting is intended for all students seeking campus employment, sessions are *9:00 a.m.—noon Registration for new students only, Brokaw Hall. offered at 11:00, 1:00, and 2:00, and students should attend one of the sessions when 9:00 a.m.—noon Piano Auditions, Music-drama Center, Room 260, for B.A. in convenient. Music and non-Conservatory students only. 2:00—5:00 p.m. Academic Information Meetings featuring various academic 9:00 a.m.—noon Voice Auditions, Music-Drama Center, Room 259, for all students departments, interdepartmental programs, off-campus programs and other areas of interested in taking voice lessons. concentration. Meetings will be offered at 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00. noon—1:30 p.m. Matriculation Picnic, Wriston Ampitheatre (Rainsite: Buchanan- *7:00—8:30 p.m. Community Forum “David vs. Goliath: Don't Stand Under the Kiewit recreation Center Gym), for all new and returning students, faculty, and staff; Giant When He Falls”, Jan Schlichtmann, Stansbury Theatre, Music-Drama Center. entertainment fbaturing Steel Away, TVinidadian Steel Drum Ensemble. 9KH) p.m. Drive-in Movie, “The Mummy Returns”, Union Hill, behind Memorial 1:00—3:00 p.m. Jazz Ensemble Auditions (trombones), Shattuck Hall of Music, Union (Rainsite: Buchanan Kiewit Recreation Center Gymnasium). Room 46, for Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Chamber Jazz Ensemble. 10:00 p.m.—Midnight Coffeehouse Open House, Coffeehouse Entertainment, *1:00—4KK) p.m Registration for New Students only, Brokaw Hall. Coffeehouse. 1:00—4:00 p.m Voice Auditions, Music-Drama Center, Room 259, for all students interested in taking voice lessons. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2001 *1:00—5:00 p.m. Individual Appointments with Faculty Advisors as scheduled ’ *1:30—5:00 p.m. Into the Streets, an opportunity to perform community service in 7:30—10:00 a.m. Breakfast, Downer Commons. the Appleton Area. Sign up at the service fair on Thursday, Sept. 20; at Downer 9:30 a.m.—noon Basic Keyboard Skills assessment required of all new music Commons during meals on Sunday, Sept. 23 and Monday, Sept. 24; or call the Volunteer majors, Music-Drama Center, Room 127. and Community Service Center at ext. 6644. 10MM) a.m. Volleyball Triangular with UW Eau Claire and Lake Forest College, 2KH)—3KM) p.m. Pre-Loan Counseling sessions, Wriston Auditorium, for all stu­ Alexander Gymnasium dents receiving Perkins & Stafford Loans as part of their financial aid packages; con­ 11:00 a.m. Women's Soccer vs. Grinnell College, Whiting Field. sult your New Student Week Schedule/Packet label or your RLA for your scheduled 11:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Football Tailgate and Game a t St. Norbert College for all stu­ time. dents. Buses board on Alton Street at 11:30 a.m. and arrive at St. Norbert College for 3KM)—5:00 p.m. Jazz Ensemble Auditions (rhythm sections), Shattuck Hall of a tailgate luncheon. Gametime is 1:30 p.m. and buses will return following the game. Music, Room 46, for Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Chamber Jazz Ensemble. IKK)—5KM) p.m. Basic Keyboard Skills assessment required of all new music *6:00 p.m. Class of 2005 Dinner. Buchanan-Kiewit Recreation Center Gymnasium. majors, Music-Drama Center, Room 127. All new first year students should join us for our Lawrence event hosted by the student IKK) p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Grinnell College, Whiting Field. affairs staff. 5:00—7:00 p.m. Dinner, Downer Commons. 7:30—9:30 p.m. Activities Fair and Ice Cream Social, Riverview Lounge, Memorial *7:00—9:00 p.m. Playfair!, Buchanan-Kiewit Recreation Center Gymnasium. Union. Take part in this opportunity to meet representatives and learn about various 9:30 p.m.—12:30 a.m. New Student Dance and Union Open House campus organizations, clubs, and activities. 10:30 p.m. A Taste of Lawrence, Memorial Union Grill, Coffeehouse, and Viking 8:00—10:00 p.m. Jazz Ensemble Auditions (trumpets), Shattuck Hall of Music, Room Room 46, for Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Chamber Jazz Ensemble. *10:00 p.m Residence Hall Meetings. Meet in the lobby of your residence hall. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2001 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2001 Food Service begins normal operating schedule Classes Begin Worship Schedules for nearby services are noted in your New Student Week Packet *8:00—11:00 cum. Individual Appointments with Faculty Advisors as scheduled 7:00—9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast for those traveling to Bjorklunden, Downer *9KX>—11:00 a.m. Registration, Brokaw Hall Commons. *1:00—4:00 p.m. Individual Appointments with Faculty Advisors as scheduled 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Exploring Bjorklunden, Lawrence's Northern Campus. *1:00—4:00 p.m. Registration, Brokaw Hall Lunch will be provided. Transportation departs from Alton Street adjacent to Downer 3:30 p.m. Women's Tennis vs. UW Oshkosh, Lawrence Courts. Commons at 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Off-Campus Programs. An opportunity to learn about off campus study 11:00 a.m. Women's Soccer vs. Knox College, Whiting Field. through various domestic and international programs sponsored by Lawrence and the 11:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Shopping Shuttle. Ride the shopping shuttle to pick up Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM). those items you forgot and those things which will make your room "home"; shuttle 4:00—5:30 p.m. Computer Services and Library Orientation. Information departs from the College Avenue Bus Stop (near Library) every 15 minutes for West Technology Center, Library Room 214, and Library circulation desk, Library first floor. College Avenue & the Fox River Mall. Last shuttle returns from the mall at 4:30 p.m. Consult your New Student Week schedule or RLA for times. 1:00—5KM) p.m. Basic Keyboard Skills assessment required of all new music majors, 4:00 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Ripon College, Whiting Field. Music-Drama Center, Room 127. 5:00—6:00 p.m. New Student Chorus Rehearsal, Memorial Chapel IKK) p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Knox College, Whiting Field. 7:00—8:30 p.m. Computer Services and Library Orientation. Information IKK) p.m. BA in Music, Music-Drama Center, Room 259 Technology Center, Library Room 214, and lib rary circulation desk, Library first floor. 2:00 p.m. Music Education session, Music-Drama Center, Room 259 Consult your New Student Week schedule or RLA for times. 3:00 p.m. Theory/Composition information session, Music-Drama Center, Room 259 8:00 9:30 p.m. Computer Services and Library Orientation. Information 7:00 p.m. *Community Forum “Gestic Theatre Company”, Stansbury Theatre, Technology Center, Library Room 214, and Library circulation desk, Library first floor. Music-Drama Center. Open times for those students who were unable to attend scheduled times. Call ext. 9:00 p.m. Hawaiian Lu’au, Riverview Lounge, Memorial Union. 6570 to schedule an appointment.

MONDAY, SEPTEM BER 24, 2001 THURSDAY .SEPTEMBER 27, 2001

8:00—8:30 a.m. General Advising meeting for all Double Degree Students, Harper *9:00 a.m.—noon Registration, Brokaw Hall Hall, Music-Drama Center. *11:10 a.m. Matriculation Convocation, Memorial Chapel *8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Individual Appointments with Faculty Advisors as sched­ 1.00 4:00 p.m. Registration, Brokaw Hall, final opportunity to register, uled 4:00—5:30 p.m. Computer Services and Library Orientation. Information 8:00 a.m.—6:30 p.m. Computer Services and Library Orientation, Information Technology Center, Library Room 214, and Library circulation desk, Library first floor. Technology Center, Library Room 214 and Library circulation desk, Library first floor. Open times for those students who were unable to attend scheduled times. Call ext. Consult your New Student Week schedule or RLA for specific times. 6570 to schedule an appointment. 8:30—1:00 a.m. Advising Appointments for Five Year, Double Degree Students. Attend the General Advising meeting for all Double Degree Students for the time and location of your appointment. *11:10 a-m. Freshman Studies class session. 1:00—5:00 p.m. Shopping Shuttle. Ride the shopping shuttle to pick up those items T he La w r e n tia n you forgot, those things which will make your room "home"; shuttle departs from the College Avenue Bus Stop (near Library) every 15 minutes for West College Avenue & the Fox River Mall. Last shuttle returns from the mall at 4:30 p.m. mm's' \ --seeks 1:00—4:00 p.m. Pre-Loan Counseling sessions, Wriston Auditorium, consult your New Student Week Schedule/Packet label or your RLA for your scheduled time. W r i t e r s Sessions scheduled at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00. £atl Ryan at x7226 — F riday, Septem ber 2 1 , 2001 A r t s & E ntertainment The Lawrentian 3 Taste of Thai a close stop for distant flavors T a s t e by Rachel Hoerman by, the veg etarian m enu, served well as a lead into the ------A rts & E ntertainment E d ito r which listed a small variety of second course. soups, appetizers, pastas, and The vegetable, tempura With enough spicy aroma AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINf emanating from its kitchen to entrees. arrived piping hot and served curry the air around half of the By the time our server with a side of sweet ginger Lawrence campus, Taste of returned, I had selected a sauce - two skewers of sea­ Thai is a restaurant whose three-course meal of straw- soned vegetables surrounded menu is already familiar to mushroom soup (tome yumby a sweet breading and deep- scores of Lawrentians, and hed, at spice level 3), battered fried to a crispy golden brown. rightfully so. vegetables, dee*p-fried and The sweet taste of our second For those unfamiliar with served with ginger sauce (veg­ course varied with the fresh, the curried wiles of Taste of etable tempura) and mixed herbal flavor of the first, and Thai's cuisine, a lunch buffet vegetables, tofu, and potatoes, the tangy ginger sauce was a offering staple Thai foods— cooked with coconut milk, perfect accompaniment. spring rolls, clear soup—and a curry, and ground peanuts Although our server took small assortment of vegetarian (vegetable musamin curry - his sweet time bringing out and non-vegetarian dishes is a spice level 2). My companions our third course, it arrived fantastic way to sample a vari­ made their selections of garlic- fresh and steaming. My veg­ ety of food for only $5.95. marinated beef on a bed of cab­ etable musamin curry, a mas­ However, for those ready to bage (beef garlic - spice level 1) terpiece of fresh slices of pota­ expand their familiarity with and rice noodles sauteed with toes, mushrooms, green beans, the restaurant's cuisine, as my mixed vegetables, eggs, and and tofu in a creamy ground- companions and I were, Taste sweet soy sauce (vegetable pud peanut and curry sauce, was a of Thai also carries a full,menu see euw). delicious and hearty entree, of traditional soups, appetiz­ Our soup was delivered served with a base of white ers, entrees, pastas, and promptly, and consisted of a rice that traditionally accom­ seafoods. < somewhat watery, though fla­ panies any dish not made with Upon arrival into Taste of vorful, broth seasoned with pasta. Thai's dimly lit and tradition­ lemon grass and crushed pep­ For dessert, we selected the ally decorated interior, we pers, and thick with straw Thai fried banana dish. A Practically part of the Lawrence campus, Taste of Thai is an economical easily and were immediately greeted and mushrooms. The fresh lemony halved banana deep-fried in a accesible dining option. seated at a table for three on flavor of the broth contrasted sweet pastry wrapper, it came the upper level of the split- nicely with the woody texture served with two dollops of ice way to end an exemplary meal. Lawrence campus, as well as level dining room. Our server and taste of the mushrooms, cream infused with fresh With an atmosphere situat­ the freshness and variety promptly supplied us with and the crushed peppers added chunks of coconut, walnuts, ed comfortably between casual found in their menu, Taste of water and menus, and being a just enough spice to accent and vanilla bean. The dish and formal, and a location that Thai is a restaurant well vegetarian, I immediately them both well. It was a great, was a good contrast of warm would make the restaurant worth frequenting. turned to, but was not confined light opening to the meal, and and cold and a rather sweet practically an addition to the Top restaurant picks for the college wallet

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• Beaner's Coffee Haus •Hunan 1 (220 E. College •Pilgrim's Cafe (233 E. • Nakashima of Japan (500 W. College Ave., 993-1458): Ave., 830-9860): With a slogan Ave., 738-0118): Its proximity to College Ave., 831-6530): A (4100 W. Pine, 739-6057): A A laid-back and rather Hippie- advertising "Burritos as Big as campus and inexpensive pricing quaint cafe with an upstairs bal­ Japanese restaurant specializing esque cafe that offers a wide vari­ Your Head," and with pizza-sized make this restaurant a favorite cony that resembles a ship's hull, in both sushi and hibachi, where ety of food and drinks, as well as tortilla's to back it, La Bamba's is a amongst Lawrence students. a somewhat pious atmosphere, you can watch as your food is cer­ an interesting array of clientele great place to get your fill of well- Although their brown sauce seems and a menu offering your stan­ emoniously prepared in front of that lend a local flavor to the priced Mexican food, and to try an to have a universal standard, dard cafe fare of soups, salads, you on the grill built into your place. Although it's a bit of a ice-cold, cinnamon-spiced cup of appearing on everything from their sandwiches,, and homemade table. Its delicious, though some­ hike from Lawrence, and cold in horchata (refills are only fifty Vegetable Lo Mein to General Tso's desserts. Their coffee is always what pricey food and distance winter, the 4-plus blocks are cer­ cents). Open until the wee hours of Chicken, Hunan's is Chinese fast fresh, and their sandwiches pre­ from campus make Nakashima's tainly worth it once you're warm the morning, it's also a great place food at its best, and especially con­ pared with fresh vegetables and a wonderful place to take the par­ and inside, sipping a cafe latte, to regroup with friends and your venient for grabbing a quick bite at thick slabs of fresh turkey, ham, ents when they come to visit, and and far enough from campus to stomach after a heayy night of par­ lunch, as well as a favorable way to roast beef, and cheese. to subsequently foot the bill. de-stress for a spell. ditch Downer for a tying.

•Foxley's Coffee Break Cafe •Mongo's (231 W. •E rb ert and G erbert's (218 •Sai Ram’s Indian •Taste of Thai (321 College (107 E. College Ave., 991-0992): A Franklin, 730-8304): A rather E. College Ave., 730-8701): A Cuisine (253 W. Northland, Ave., 830-2030): Close to campus coffee shop with muraled walls and unique Mongolian restaurantsandwich joint that puts Subway to 733-3003): An authentic Indian and with a $5.95 lunch buffet. a funky atmosphere which offers where you can either sit in shame and that offers a variety of restaurant with a nice, formal Taste of Thai specializes in a hot and cold coffee drinks with a chairs or on cushions and which subs with quirky names and fresh ambience, and moderately wide variety of ethnic Thai food, twist, as well as juices and teas. A offers an all-you-can-eat, build- ingredients. Open until 2 a.m., the priced, generous servings. The including a vegetarian menu, at great place to get a cup of some­ your-own-stir-fry bar, with a subs here make great nighttime Thali dinner there is held by a fairly decent price, and with thing and a slab of cheesecake and wide selection of fresh meats, snacks that become necessities many in high regard. For the large enough servings to send chill on the overstuffed couches forvegetables, and sauces. around the time those first few novice, the lunch buffet offers a you packing with enough chicken a bit, or to buzz through on the go. freshman studies papers are due. variety of ethnic Indian food. curry for the next two days. Please help the environment. Recycle th is newspaper. 4 The Lawrentian STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT Friday, September 21, 2001 All students welcome to Many roles available on your yearbook staff The Ariel is Lawrence's year­ yearbook can be a very full time or join Hillel-Chavurah book. Each year, the staff compiles a very part time activity. Any kind Hillel-Chavurah, newly affili­ seder third term, all led and photos, articles, and stats about of help is appreciated, so even ated with the National Hillel planned by members of Hillel- campus events, sports, organiza­ someone wanting a minimal com­ Organization, is a group open both Chavurah. tions, and the graduating class. mitment should consider joining to Jewish and non-Jewish students Hillel-Chavurah members also The yearbook needs photogra­ the yearbook. interested in learning about have random fun activities, like phers, writers, and layout artists. Meetings are on Tuesdays at Jewish traditions and celebrating movie-marathons that are some­ Each member of the staff receives 8:15 p.m., beginning Oct. 2. The Jewish culture. times slightly connected to reli­ a free book for helping put the book Ariel office is located on College As far as structure, Hillel- gion, though usually not.together. Ave., in the row of buildings across Chavurah is quite informal. Most Members also have the chance to Everyone is encouraged to join, from Jerry's Tbbacco. Enter at the of the activities come from what attend services in Appleton. While even students who have not door that says "Ariel." If there are members want them to be year to it is a fun way to meet people who worked on a yearbook staff before. any questions, call Carly at x7148 year. Co-presidents and good pals share a common interest, more The Ariel staff are very willing to or leave a voicemail at the office Ben Mann and Ray Feller have importantly it is an essential group train people, and their layout pro­ (x6772). many ideas for the upcoming because it provides a forum to dis­ gram is easy to use and learn. The terms, including a monthly cuss recent fears and hopes for the Shabbat dinner for anyone inter­ future. ested in attending. Club meeting Hillel-Chavurah will be going CMENC has opportunities to times are very much based on the together to Yom Kippur services at P.A.L.S reaches schedules of those interested and Moses Montefiore Synagogue in can be as frequent or infrequent as Appleton. If you are interested in out to local learn about music education members wish. coming along for your first Yom senior citizens At Lawrence, the future music known to eat them too...), and lets In order to celebrate Judaism Kippur away from home, or are educators of the world have fun. In their inner children occasionally and to give the campus the oppor­ eager to get involved with any RA.L.s (Pioneers and fact, at CMENC, members are wreak havoc. (That's usually when tunity to learn and participate in other aspect of the club, find the Lawrentians) is a social out­ often encouraged to let out their people start eating crayons instead the traditional festivities, Hillel- Hillel-Chavurah table at the stu­ reach program in conjunction inner children and play. of ice cream.) Chavurah leads one religious- dent activities fair or contact with Pioneer Village, an assist­ What is CMENC? Officially, CMENC meets at 9:17 in the based party each term, all open to Ray Feller at x7868 or ed living residence. Lawrence the Collegiate National Association second floor of the old conservatory the entire campus. First term is [email protected]. students are paired one on one for Music Education, but in college most Mondays. Questions? the Chanukah party, a Purim with a senior. Students are then terms, they are the club on campus Contact any of these people: party second term, and a Passover requested to arrange, at their for people interested in music edu­ convenience, one one-hour cation: majors and non-majors. Dan Perelstein, President: Enriching experiences in social visit per week at Pioneer They do a trip to Bjorklunden with [email protected] Village. Group activities are guest speakers and a trip to Juliana Speiser, Secretary: planned to supplement the indi­ Madison to the Wisconsin [email protected] government with LUCC Ryan Evans, Treasurer: vidual visits. Look for the Association for Music Education [email protected] The Lawrence University LUCC provides active students P.A.L.s table at the New State Conference. Katie McKnight, Publicity: Community Council (LUCC) was with a unique opportunity to par­ Student Week Fair or contact As if that wasn't enough, [email protected] created in 1969 in response to con­ ticipate in the organization of Ericka Sorensen (7521) or Kim CMENC also discusses current KT Raschko, advisor: flicts concerning the ideals of In Lawrence. Dunlap (7407) for more infor­ controversies in education, eats ice [email protected] Loco Parentis. Since then LUCC As a hall representative or mation. cream, helps connect students with Julie Weihrauch, advisor: has been a unique experiment in committee member, one will local music teachers, draws with julie.e.eweihrauch@lawrence,edu self governance. receive valuable experience in gov­ crayons (yes, some have been LUCC and its committees over­ ernmental procedures and a per­ see till non-curricular aspects of spective on the concerns of fellow the Lawrence community from the students. Assuming such responsi­ Club provides safe haven for hip-hoppers allocation of student activity fees bility is a way in which one can Hip-Hop for Cultural in a community where this art on campus through upcoming and student conference atten­ enrich their Lawrence experience Awareness and Social Change form is often looked down upon. shows and forums/discussions of dance, to funding campus events and make a difference during their was established last year to help Interest seems to be at a premi­ current issues in the industry, and regulating such projects as the time, and the time of their peers, encourage and cultivate all facets um, but getting people to actually the club will have a permanent Newspaper Readership Program. here at Lawrence. of hip-hop's culture. They have attend meetings appears to be effect on the status of hip-hop in been trying to provide a place the hard part. Hopefully, with the Lawrence and Appleton com­ LUPO available for students where artists' talents can thrive the increase of hip-hop's exposure munity. with interest in Pagan religionsPRIDE offers information, support, and fun PRIDE is the organization for ing to the Midwest Gay, Lesbian, learn by talking to other students Ever feel the lure of the full practitioners. LUPO discusses gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally and taking advantage of the books, moon? Still believe in faeries, and practices all earth-based reli­ and straight ally students. College Conference (MGLBTACC), periodicals, and movies in the unicorns, and other "mythical gions, such as Wicca, Norse, Meetings are held every Thursday a Winter Formal, trips to the local resource room. creatures?" Ever felt Druid, Celtic, Egyptian, night at 9:00 in the Diversity gay-friendly dance club, movies, PRIDE is looking forward to the magick of a single Green Witchcraft, etc. Center. Some activities for the picnics, and casual social gather­ another great year and hope many tree? Then the Want to learn more? E- year include celebration of ings. will join! Lawrence University mail Liz (corrabean@ National Coming Out Day, PRIDE creates a highly sup­ Please contact Sarah Kesler Pagan Organization yahoo.com) or Katie National Freedom to Marry Day, portive environment for all stu­ ([email protected]) if you have (LUPO) is for you! (mcknighk@ World AIDS Day, Gay History dents struggling with sexual iden­ questions or comments. They are an eclectic lawrence.edu). Month, and PRIDE Week. Other tity and gender issues and offers a group of solitary Pagan fun annual events include travel­ space for students to explore and Do You Enjoy Working With Children? If so, we have a job for you!

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C ALL TODAY (920) 470-9396 Ask for Chris Friday, September 21, 2001 S t u d e n t O rganization S p o t l i g h t The Lawrentian 5 SO U P plans a variety Arts Umbrella welcomes all new students Arts Umbrella is an alterna­ Arts Umbrella is a great way almost anything that its mem­ tive campus-programming to meet new people. This past bers want it to be. They would of campus events group. In the past, they have year's membership consisted of love to see you at one of their sponsored plays, dance compa­ freshmen as well as seniors, and meetings! Student Organization for responsible for planning the nies, and bands, as well as hav­ Conservatory as University Programming (SOUP) major yearly events of ing a stage at Celebrate!, well as college stu­ is a student committee charged Homecoming, Winter Formal, with Lawrence's festival for the arts. dents. Each member Mardi Gras, This past year, the Arts brings something to d e v e lo p ­ and Umbrella stage featured Latin Arts Umbrella. They ing a bal­ Hmm. .that's antartalnm ant Celebrate! music, hosting campus groups have a great time anced cal­ like the Sambistas and John making cookies for endar of (Lawrence’s festi­ Phillip Salsa, as well as profes­ bands (whether activities val for the arts). One sional groups such as Chicago they're "just add to complement the of the highlights for Samba and the Jackie Allen water" or the slight­ academic calendar SOUP last year was Group. Each Arts Umbrella ly more tricky "add and enrich the Sl lid nil Organization for booking Blessid Union member is directly involved in egg, flour, and Lawrence experi­ Univrf*ity Programming of Souls as the head­ choosing programming. They sugar"), and it's ence for all stu­ line act for Celebrate! meet, listen to, and select bands great to have an dents. Every year, SOUP spon­ This year SOUP is going for shows that take place opportunity to meet sors comedians, jazz artists, lec­ to continue to bring small venue throughout the year. Each mem­ the band members. tures on a variety of topics, folk performers, plan major yearly ber's opinion matters, and the This organiza­ musicians, a cappella groups, and events, and is looking to co-spon­ group is always looking for new tion, like so many a few novelty acts. SOUP is also sor events with other campus ideas. others, can be Interfratemity Council: Outside stereotypesPhi Kappa Tau Acceptance Fraternities have been an his chapter. IFC is primarily Sigma Phi Epsilon. fraternity: important and integral part of concerned with membership Third term last year IFC and awareness Lawrence University since recruitment, policy formation, planned many events including 1859. The existence of a frater­ officer training, cross-fraterni­ the Greek Olympics, where the The Multicultural Awareness nity chapter at Lawrence repre­ ty communication, and cam­ different Greek organizations Every once in Committee (MCAC) is an LUCC sents a three-way partnership pus/community relations. competed in events such as cap­ committee consisting of students, between a local group of stu­ The current members of IFC ture the flag, pool games, lip a while a man faculty, and staff. Their aim is to dents, the general fraternity are: President Brian Lambert, sync, and a slow bike race. promote understanding and organization, and the universi­ VP of Greek Affairs Tom Quad barbecues helped to open comes along awareness of race, ethnicity, gen­ der, sexual orientation, and physi­ ty. Murphy, VP of Operations Earl up the fraternity quadrangle to Interfratemity Council Kavanaugh, VP of Public the Lawrence community. who is not cal ability, both within and outside (IFC) is recognized as the gov­ Relations Jacques Hacquebord, Another highlight for IFC was afraid to be a the Lawrence community. In the erning body of all of the frater­ Bill Haas of Beta Theta Pi, helping the American Cancer past, MCAC has brought in speak­ nity chapters at Lawrence. Brion Winters of Delta Tau Society by operating the water gentleman. ers and co-sponsored events that Each chapter has equal repre­ Delta, Vlad Dima of Phi Delta station for the runners in promote cultural issues that may sentation on IFC with each fra­ Theta, Dane Tice of Phi Kappa Appleton’s Relay for Life. be of interest to members of the ternity president representing Tau, and Ben Guenther of Lawrence community. fearless banking The Next Stage*

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Hailing from, good into the Freshman Studies works include the Book of Job the university and the stu­ sport bright yellow jump-suits at ol‘ Tokyo, Japan, the Polysics durriculum en masse through and Duke Ellington’s dents. their shows to match their whole play an extremely original blend the pages of the Communist "Concerto for Cootie." The For a class that lasts just 80s DEVO image. of electronica with a bit of a punk Manifesto. From beginning to Ellington choice was partly two terms of a typical The Polysics CD "Hey Bob" edge. end, Freshman Studies will affected by the visit of Wynton Lawrentian’s twelve-term has 12 tracks of pure electronic "Hey Bob", the first full- prove to be two very full terms Marsalis and the Linclon expedience, the Freshman craziness which I think almost of lectures, papers, and discus­ Center Jazz Orchestra. Studies program always sions. The program creates a Marsalis, who will speak at a remains that first lasting Album Review common bond between stu­ convocation on October 9, will impression of college acade­ dents and challenges them speak on, among other things, mia. It is a program that will with its unique format. After jazz greats like Duke be here for years to come and term II, few students leave Ellington. Marsalis is one of has much to offer both to stu­ Polysics ambivalent about their experi­ the most acknowledged dents and faculty. “Hey Bob” ences. experts on jazz music. Freshman Studies has The Shakespearean plays Asian Man Records always attracted discussion, in the Freshman Studies cur­ whether the topic is the pro­ ricula have been part of a Recent vandalism gram’s merits or the works growing tradition with themselves. Since it began in ACTER, a British theater com­ at Lawrence 1945, the curriculum has come pany, that will come to perform everyone could enjoy. length CD released by the to symbolize liberal arts learn­ and give classes throughout You can check out more about continued from page 1 Polysics, was published and dis­ ing at Lawrence. Over the campus. They are known for this band at Polysics.com (if your tributed courtesy of Asian Man years, Freshman Studies has their interaction with students were stolen. This is the second computer supports Japanese text Records. Members of the changed to meet the needs of and for their exciting perfor­ such theft from the music cen­ and if you can read Japanese). Polysics include Hiro (guitar, the times, students, faculty, mances involving sparse sets ter. You can also find out more about vocals, and programming), Kayo and other academic depart­ and small casts that call for It is unclear how the van­ the Polysics and other great (synthesizer and vocals), and Jun ments. The reading lists actors playing multiple roles. dals gained entrance to either bands at Asian Man Records. (drums). change, the program has been The guest speakers are building, but the renovations in Asian Man Records is a small The Polysics play music simi­ reduced, added to, taken away, complimented by faculty Youngchild Hall may have pro­ record label that was founded lar to the 80s band DEVO mixed and restored. From year to speakers, experts who often vided entrance. back in 1996 by Mike Park. It with the raw and powerful year and class to class, the cur­ bring different takes to a work To prevent future vandal­ has always been independently sounds of the renowned 80s polit­ riculum is as variable as it is than are encountered in class ism, the university will install, run and it will always stay that ical-punk band Dead Kennedys. steeped in tradition. or in many critical opinions. in Youngchild Hall, a Simplex way. Asian Man Records has put The songs of this band are very Last year, for the first time, card-lock system similar to out records for bands such as Some changes that have diverse - some are purely instru­ occurred in the program the lectures became available that on New Science Hall. Less Than Jake, The Blue mental, with no lyrics whatsoev­ on the web and can be heard Students, faculty, staff, and Meanies, Slapstick, and the recently include more of an er. Others, however, contain using Realtime Player. Soon staff spouses and children over Alkaline Trio. The founder of emphasis on what Freshman lyrics from male vocalist Hiro, or after the lecture is given, the sixteen will be allowed access Asian Man Records, Mike Park, Studies director Peter from female vocalist Kayo. Then Peregrine calls "faculty devel­ online recording will be avail­ upon request. is also the sole founder of the again, some songs have both Hiro able. Most of the previous two “Lawrence considers securi­ Plea for Peace Foundation. The opment." All Lawrence profes­ and Kayo rockin' the mike! year’s lectures are currently ty such a high priority that Plea For Peace Foundation is a sors are required to teach Whenever I listen to the freshman studies within two available. they have hired a risk and non-profit organization that sup­ Polysics CD, it reminds me of The Freshman studies pro­ security manager with exten­ ports anti-racism, anti-sexism, years of their appointment. playing an old-school Nintendo New professors attend semi­ gram is a comprehensive one. sive security experience,” said peace, and unity. For more infor­ game (the whole Megaman series nars and workshops intended Through the works committee, Yanke. mation on these subjects, visit especially comes to mind!) There to gear them up for the partic­ the assessment committee, the Lawrence is seeking resti­ Asianmanrecords.com, or are tons of synthesized "bleeps" ular challenges that the cur­ exam committee, the reading tution for the damages which Pleaforpeacfe.com. and "bloops", but they all sound riculum poses. This year, six of group, and the summer sym­ did not meet the insurance extremely clean and fit won­ the ten new tenure-track facul­ posia, faculty and administra­ deductible.

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by R y a n M a r x for success E d it o r in C hief At the start of last season, ______BV_ Tanie Ondracek ly small this year, having lost the Vikings had 25 freshmen many graduating seniors last year. The cross country team looks More than fifty percent of the team players on their 47-player ros­ forward to another exciting year. ter, and were considering them­ are freshmen. Regardless, the Coached by Mike Fox and his team has showed its mettle, plac­ selves doing well just getting assistant, Ross Nelson, cross coun­ ing 26th at the Midwest Collegiate the first-year players schooled try is one of the four coed sports at in the basics of Lawrence foot­ Cross Country Meet, fifth at the St. Lawrence University. Norbert Invitational, and third at ball. Now, with an entire sea­ Fox has coached the men and the Michigan Tfech Triangular. "As son behind them, this mostly women of the cross country team young veteran team is picking a team, we have a good chance of for six years. By working his team going to nationals,” Curtis com­ up where they left off. hard, Fox has helped the Vikings "With so many returning ments. place high in the Midwest This year, Sally Schonfeld is veterans, most of the people Conference. Fox has been working the captain of the women’s team, know the system," says Scott with the women’s team and gear­ and Eric Davis is the captain of the Fischer, team co-captain and ing towards improvement. "We’re men’s team. Both runners are look­ defensive lineman. "We're 3 or really good at pushups," comments ing strong and have a good chance 4 weeks ahead of last year as Valerie Curtis, a veteran member Lawrence football is off to a slow start with a winning record. of ranking well at the end of the far as putting in new plays." of the Lawrence cross country season. Also assisting the cross The early losses of wideout per rush - and the passing end of last season was the bat­ team. country team are Kim Boeckers, Chad Zutter to a torn ACL and attack wasn't much better - tle for starting quarterback. Last year’s cross country team the student manager, and Jill offensive lineman Bill 10.4 yards per completion, 2 This year, Coach Dave Brown performed remarkably well, with Tranel, the student athletic train­ Schreiter to a broken ankle TD, and 6 interceptions - the has handed that position to Peter Levi making it to nationals, er. have taken their toll, but the Vikings gave reason for hope. sophomore R.J. Rosenthal. ranking fourth at the Midwest In terms of upcoming meets, conversion of punter Robert The bright spot on offense was Though Rosenthal is happy Conference Championships. This the Vikings will compete against Campagna and running back sophomore wide-receiver Zach to be starting, he hasn't had to helped the Vikings make a fourth- UW schools such as Whitewater Josh Graham to wide recievers Michael, who had 10 catches change his approach to the place finish. and Lacrosse this weekend on as well as the addition of a for 131 yards (long of 29 yards) game. "It hasn't affected my So far this season the cross Saturday, Sept. 22, at the UW- defensive lineman to the offen­ and 1 Touchdown. play. I still have to prepare for country team has participated in Whitewater Invitational. A high­ sive line should help fill out the The defense posted 4 of each game the same way," he three meets. "The women’s team light for the season is the ranks. The loss of Zutter and their own interceptions, and says. looks really strong," comments Lawrence Invitational on October Schreiter points to one linger­ held the pass oriented The Vikings will face some Curtis. The women’s team placed 20. The team hopes for a large fan ing problem of the Vikings: lack Macalaster offense to just 18 tough competition this season ninth at the Midwest Collegiate turnout. "It helps to have people of depth. completions (262 yards) and 1 from within the conference, Cross Country Meet at the cheer," says Curtis. One surprise this season yard per rush on 22 attempts. including games against University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been the addition of defen­ Midwest Conference Junior cornerback and team co­ Illinois, St. Norbert, Knox, after placing first at the St. sive lineman Chad Kloes. Championships, another impor­ captain Ryan Zutter led the Lake Forest, Beloit, Carroll, Norbert Invitational and second at tant meet, is held on Oct. 27 at Kloes had to quit football last Vikings with 7 tackles (6 solo) Monmouth, and conference the Michigan Tech Triangular. year after a serious concussion, Grinnell College. The season ends with freshman Jason Holinbeck powerhouses Ripon and According to Curtis, the women’s but was cleared to play shortly with NCAA Midwest Regional contributing 4 solo tackles and Grinnell. Most teams are team has a good chance of winning before the Vikings' first game. Championships at Augustana on 2 interceptions evenly matched, so the games conference. Though used sparingly against Nov. 10. The improved special teams will be tough, but winnable. The men’s team is uncommon­ Macalaster, Kloes provided contributed by only giving up "Right now we're a better needed depth on the defensive 60 all-purpose return yards on team than we were last year," line. With more practice he 5 kick or punt returns while comments Rosenthal, adding, should prove to be a major racking up 46 yards of their "If we cut down on the offensive asset on defense. own on 4 tries. mistakes, we'll be pretty tough "He's a real player... A big "The team chemistry is to beat." contributor on the line," says really good right now. It's the The Viking's next game is Fischer of Kloes. best since I've been here," says Sept. 22 at St. Norbert, with A 13-10 victory over Fischer. He credits that chem­ the next homegame against Macalaster on Sept. 8 puts the istry to lots of offseason groupBeloit College on Oct. 6. Vikings a t 1-0. conditioning and activities. Even though the running One question mark at the game was anemic - 1.5 yards The Lawrence cross country teams are prepared for a successful season. Housing options explainedSignificant changes in faculty at year’s start continued from page 6 an Assistant Professor of faculty. Sibel Kusimba has done Economics. Nagase has been fill­ continued from page 1 extensive research on Africa and students. The COOP House, first to meet him when he teach­ ing the same position at Colgate at present is a research associ­ lounge. the Language House, Draheim es Freshman Studies first term. University this past year. ate at the Field Museum in Just across Drew Street House (all women’s housing), Since 1995, Boleyn-Fitzgerald Nagase received her B.A. from Chicago. from Ormsby sit Brokaw Hall Hulbert House (with fireplaces has been an Assistant Professor Aoyama Gakuin University in To fill the need in the vocal and Colman Hall. Brokaw, in many rooms), and several of Philosophy at Louisiana State Tokyo and her Ph. D. in department for pianists and which was overflow housing in other houses on or near cam­University. Economics from University of coaching, Bonnie Koestner will the past, was made general pus make up the small houses To add to the history depart­ Oregon, focusing her interests serve as a vocal coach/accompa­ housing just this year. Brokaw available. Theme houses are ment’s depth in the study of the on environmental and resource nist in the conservatory. She has is coed by room and has hard­ chosen each year based on stu­ Russian empire, the Soviet economics. worked with several opera com­ wood floors and a strong dent-written proposals. This Union, and Eastern Europe, Among the new faculty, sev­ panies across the country and antique atmosphere. year they are the Outdoor Lawrence has hired Peter eral hail from other nations. will join Lawrence as an Colman Hall, smoke-free as Recreation Club House, the At Blitstein. Blitstein earned his Two of these are Jerzy Jura and Assistant Professor of Music. of this year, has a relaxed Risk Outreach House, the Ph. D. in History at the Stephane Tran Ngoc. Jura, who On the whole, Dean atmosphere, which is encour­ E.A.R.T.H. House, and the University of California, received his undergraduate Rosenberg characterizes these aged by the presence of Music Performance House. Berkeley. Mark Frazier, the gov­ degree in Krakow, Poland, will faculty as "an extremely strong Lucinda’s, Lawrence’s other Another housing option lies in ernment department’s newest teach Spanish this year. Tran group." He goes on to say that dining hall (open for breakfast the Fraternity Quadrangle, on member, received his Ph. D. Ngoc comes to Lawrence directly "with their skills, Lawrence is and lunch Monday-Thursday). the southeast corner of cam­ from the same institution. from France, where he has covering more than we have Each room is equipped with a pus, which is available to fra­ Frazier will teach Asian political taught violin since 1994. before," and that "many of the sink, and life at Colman tends ternity members. The most economy thanks to a grant from Always conscious of its inter­ new professors are strengthen­ to be quiet and residents close- recent addition to housing the Henry Luce Foundation. national connections, Lawrence ing not only departments, but knit. options is the Executive House, In the economics depart­ is adding a new African studies interdisciplinary programs." Finally, there is Sage Hall, an attractive option as these ment, Yoko Nagase will become professor to the anthropology an upper-classman dorm with are newly renovated apart­ quads and suites available. ments. Sage has two floors, coed by Life in a residence hall will door, and one all women's floor. be easier than you expect. With a colonial appearance, Before you know it, your dorm The La w r e n t ia n including attractive columns room will be your second home, lining the front porch, Sage is a and hopefully feel like your much sought-after dormitory. first. 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