Digital Kenyon: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Exchange

The Kenyon Collegian College Archives

4-24-2008

Kenyon Collegian - April 24, 2008

Follow this and additional works at: https://digital.kenyon.edu/collegian

Recommended Citation "Kenyon Collegian - April 24, 2008" (2008). The Kenyon Collegian. 142. https://digital.kenyon.edu/collegian/142

This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the College Archives at Digital Kenyon: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Exchange. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Kenyon Collegian by an authorized administrator of Digital Kenyon: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Exchange. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Established 1856 Volume CXXXV, Number 24 www.kenyoncollegian.com The Kenyon Collegian Gambier, Ohio Thursday, April 24, 2008 12 Pages Lottery runs Students assault safety officers By Sarah Friedman bumps and bruises that go along officers as they were trying to help,” smoothly, leaves 57 News Editor with it.” said Hooper. In one of those inci- dents, which occurred right before Campus Safety officers have Incidents and penalties spring break, the student assaulted without housing been assaulted by students on four The first of the four incidents both officers who were trying to By Lindsay Means taken off the big diagram on the bleach- separate occasions this semester, involved several students, whom restrain him, said Gocial. News Assistant ers.” Ward had a lottery number of 87 according to Director of Campus Campus Safety never identified, The College judicial board among 333 eligible first years. “They ran Safety Bob Hooper. The identifi- surrounding an officer responding charged that student with assault, Last Saturday’s housing lottery was out of Manning and Caples housing, so able assaulters “have all been first- to a noise complaint in the South a violation for which the student a success, according to Assistant Dean of if you didn’t want to live in Bushnell, you year men who’ve been drinking,” Quad. “There were five or six handbook recommends a one- Students for Housing and Residential were stuck in Mather,” she said. said Dean of Students Tammy students that kind of surrounded year suspension as the minimum Life Alicia Dugas. While last year’s lot- Res Life sent out “direct and per- Gocial. the officer and kind of kept inch- sanction. Assaults by intoxicated tery left many students waiting for hours, sonalized” information to students Assaults on officers are “some- students would incur charges of “some students [this year] were only about where their lottery numbers were thing that we’ve not really had to Assault on a Cam- both assault and violating College there for 15 minutes,” said Dugas. in relation to those of their classmates deal with prior to this [semester alcohol policy. Before the charges “After examining the trends from and those of their classmates of the same and] a change we really didn’t pus Safety officer is were adjudicated, however, the last year, we set the start times for each gender, so students were better able to foresee coming,” said Hooper. student chose to withdraw, said of the classes with the hope of building plan ahead. According to Dugas, Res “Kenyon’s always been a very non- among the most seri- Gocial. in some swing space if we needed it,” she Life will send a follow-up e-mail next physical, non-violent campus, and ous things a student “The student was aware that said. “We finished the last lottery rooms week confirming students’ assignments, that kind of seems to be changing [suspension] was a potential pen- at 5:20 p.m., only about 20 minutes after which will also contain a link to a survey a little bit.” can do that is in vio- alty, and then we also stamp on we had expected.” so students can provide feedback about Before this semester, Campus students’ transcripts that they have New technology allowed students their lottery experience. Safety officers have encountered lation of the code of been suspended,” she said, “so I to electronically view the available rooms This year’s lottery featured several violence only from “overly in- think he chose to withdraw rather until their numbers were called. “Rising key changes, including “freezing” the toxicated” students who “fight conduct . than [damage his record].” juniors and sophomores said they en- housing lottery, which will prevent stu- being restrained” by officers, said The latest incident occurred joyed knowing what rooms were open dents from switching roommates until Hooper. That type of encounter, he - Dean Gocial on Saturday, April 5 at Shock from the comfort of their homes or after Oct. 1. “We ... read the statement at said, “isn’t really meant to be an all- Your Momma. The assaulter, who even in the Library getting a few hours the start of the lottery process, and finally out assault. These last couple have ing closer, making a very uncom- “plowed into” an officer trying to of studying in before the lottery process,” we had every student sign the statement been. The last one was clearly just fortable situation,” said Hooper. prevent him from re-entering the said Dugas. “I even heard that a student about cheating before signing up for a an assault; there wasn’t any other “[They] stole her hat—hit her in party, was “permanently dismissed” called her proxy from France with her room,” said Dugas. “Several comments way to word it.” the back of the head and took her from the College, said Gocial. lottery choices because she was watching were overheard at the process about ‘just Campus Safety officers have hat off. Took the hat, and every- “The case went to actual ad- it live on the Web from overseas.” switching out later’ but once reminded sustained considerable injuries body just kind of ran in a different judication, and there was a history “It was a very stressful situation as of the policy, students made different from student assaults. “We’ve direction.” as well of some other violations of you watched your choices disappear,” decisions.” had one officer that received ten The second and third inci- campus policy,” she said. “Assault on Peyton Ward ’11 said, “and with each At the end of lottery day, accord- stitches because of [the latest] dents occurred when Campus Safe- a Campus Safety officer is among successive number that was called, you ing to Dugas, 23 rising sophomore assault,” said Hooper. “We’ve had ty officers tried to assist intoxicated the most serious things a student saw the places you wanted to live get broken eyeglasses [and] just the students who “got physical with the see Housing, page 2 see Assaults, page 2 Post-50th reunion Safety considers golf

From Monday, April 21 to Wednesday, April 23, members of carts, Segways Kenyon’s graduating classes of ’38, ’43, By Sarah Friedman Safety is “looking at some different ’48 and ’53 have been on campus for News Editor options that [would enable it to] ba- the Post-50th reunion. sically park the security vehicles and For Dave Heck ’53 of Ithaca, New In an effort to reduce usage of be very fuel efficient,” said Hooper. York, coming back to Kenyon with his increasingly expensive gasoline, the wife has been “wonderful”. Office of Campus Safety is consider- Golf carts vs. Segways “We’ve attended the last three ing alternatives to its usual vehicles. “Right now, for efficiency and or four reunions, which [the College Senior staff will make a decision and, getting around, [my preference] hosts] every five years after the 50th by July, the College will purchase new would probably be the golf cart,” reunion,” he said. “The changes to transportation devices, said Director said Hooper. the campus are, well, quite a few, but of Campus Safety Bob Hooper. According to Chief Business we’ve been keeping up with them, Between remote-lot transports, Officer Dave McConnell, the Col- and it’s just great to see how Kenyon medical transports, driving students lege does not yet have information is growing.” to Mount Vernon and regular pa- about how much gasoline or money While the Post-50th Reunion trolling, Campus Safety’s primary it can save by using golf carts instead originally took place in June, the vehicle travels about 35,000 miles of cars. Like cars, carts use gasoline event was moved back to April in or- every year, said Hooper. He said that as fuel. During commencement, der for the Kenyon Inn to be able to the vehicle probably consumes eight Campus Safety uses golf carts “pretty accommodate everyone. “They took to ten gallons of fuel every day. heavily, trying to get parents and us through Peirce, we had a toast,” Suggested alternatives include elderly around,” said Hooper. In said Heck. “There’s plenty to do, and golf carts, bicycles and Segway those three days of “very heavy use,” it’s been a great week. ... There are Personal Transporters, which are he said, “we hardly make a dent in probably 11 of us just from the class upright, two-tire, battery-powered gas usage.” of ’53.” machines with a handlebar. Golf carts would not hinder Especially for the months be- Campus Safety’s response time. In —Lindsay Means tween May and October, when the a golf cart, “we can be anywhere on weather is “decent enough” to use campus just as swift[ly] as we can [in Lindsay Means alternates to closed vehicles, Campus see Safety, page 2  News The Kenyon Collegian Thursday, April 24, 2008 Thursday, April 24, 2008 The Kenyon Collegian News  Village Record Spammer uses student April 16—April 22, 2008 e-mails as from: address Apr. 16, 8:30 p.m.—Medical call regarding student with cut on head. Student transported by squad to the hospital. No danger to student accounts Apr. 18, 5:54 p.m. —Vandalism/window broken at Leonard Hall. By Sarah Friedman not anonymous when you do it, Apr. 19, 2:44 a.m.—Fire alarm at Old Kenyon/pull station pulled. Building checked, no smoke or fire found News Editor but it’s very simple to fake,” said and alarm was reset. Griggs. Apr. 19, 9:01 a.m.—Medical call regarding an ill non student at the KAC. Emergency squad called but person E-mail addresses publicized not transported. This week, Kenyon students on the Internet are most frequent- Apr. 20, 6:30 p.m.—Theft of item from the KAC. have been receiving e-mails re- ly used as a spammer’s fake return Apr. 21, 7:55 p.m.—Non injury vehicle accident on Scott Lane. turned from their accounts that address because they are easy to Apr. 22, 2:33 a.m.—Fire alarm, pull station cover pulled at Manning. Building checked and alarm silenced. they did not send. According to obtain. For example, said Griggs, Apr. 22, 7:37 a.m.—Vandalism to vehicle parked at the KAC. Report filed with sheriff ’s office. Director of Information Systems [email protected] is often a Apr. 22, 3:42 p.m.—Theft of items from vehicle parked at Bexley Place Apartments. Report filed with sheriff ’s Ron Griggs, spammers list e- target. “This happens all the time office. mails other than their own as the for them,” he said. Apr. 22, 11:37 p.m.—Theft of items from vehicle parked at the Health Center. Report filed with sheriff -’s of “from:” address in spam e-mails so fice. that mail systems accept them; if Why? the spam is rejected, it is returned The student account that to the student account rather than was compromised last week and the actual sender. used to send spam may be the “Spammers like to do this cause of this recent situation, said Assaults: four on officers this spring because it helps them get their Griggs. Sheriff ’s Office and the Fire Depart- ter job of continuing to build trust mail delivered,” said Griggs. “Mes- “That student account also From page 1 ment’s emergency squad is called, and rapport between students and sages coming from .edu addresses could look at a list of all the valid said Hooper. Campus Safety,” said Gocial. “It are more likely to be legitimate” e-mail accounts at Kenyon and can do that is in violation of the would never occur to a senior to do and therefore more likely to get grab those to use for the future,” code of conduct. … It’s so far up Prevention this type of behavior, because I do through an e-mail system’s spam said Griggs. “It’s like we gave them there on the list of things you just Although the assaulters have think that rapport exists.” filter, he said. A spammer cannot our address book.” don’t do.” been first-year males consuming “Sometimes [Campus Safety use a fake return e-mail address be- “It’s not that big of a deal, but The “pretty stiff penalty” alcohol, “that’s not to say that every officers] are perceived in their role cause many mail systems check if there’s a lot of it, so that’s why we was appropriate, she said, because first-year guy who drinks is going to as sort of, ‘here come the cops,’” senders’ addresses are legitimate. wanted to let people know,” said “[students] need to know that assault Campus Safety, [but] I don’t she said. “When you know them Student accounts have not Griggs. “It’s not dangerous, but they can rely on Campus Safety think it’s coincidence,” said Gocial. personally, it’s a very different rela- been compromised; spammers do it’s annoying to get all this mail officers.” If students think that as- “I think that upper-class students tionship, a very different interaction not know account passwords, but bounced back to you that’s not saulting an officer does not incur know that there’s a decorum and … so I think we need to find ways to rather change the default identity really from you.” sanctions, she said, Campus Safe- there’s a respect that’s accorded to link students and Campus Safety.” of their e-mail address. Any Web- This technique is “nothing ty’s reliability is compromised. Campus Safety officers. That’s just a Hooper said that his office is mail user can make such changes new to Kenyon and nothing new “I think some of these situa- given here, and for whatever reason “trying to identify some things that under “options.” The real sender to the world,” he said. “This hap- tions more recently have escalated these young men don’t know that.” we can do to make the officers safe can be traced, however. “You’re pens occasionally.” beyond Campus Safety’s ability to Gocial said that Student Coun- … [and] things that we can do to respond quickly,” she said. cil has discussed reinstituting the prevent [assault] from becoming Officers have not initiated now-defunct “Adopt an Officer” an issue.” physical contact except to prevent program, which, according to Judi- One possibility is to hire a Housing: mixed results injury, said Hooper. “The rule cial Affairs Coordinator Samantha company that specializes in train- opening of Peirce had on selection,” she that we try to live by is the golden Hughes, Campus Safety Officer ing officers in verbal skills used to From page 1 said. “For instance, singles in Mather rule,” he said, but “if it’s going to Carol Brown created and facilitated. diffuse precarious situations, which were filled up ... before Old Kenyon had keep somebody safe, yes, we will The program “was designed to help other campuses have done, he said. women and 4 rising sophomore men been filled.” try to restrain somebody from the students gain a better under- Pepper spray may be used as “a last- were left without housing. “In the past New Apartments, said Dugas, were becoming violent.” standing of the functions of Campus ditch effort,” he said. when rooms were gone, an announce- the last of the “senior housing areas” to When an officer restrains Safety while putting a face to what Campus Safety, senior staff and ment went out to the students left in fill; four rising sophomores were able a student, especially if there are can be an intimidating office,” said student groups will be involved in the bleachers that there were no more to pick a New Apartment. Tafts filled injuries or alcohol involved, a Hughes. making final decisions. “It’s a com- rooms, and that they would be sum- around the 30th pick, Bexleys filled close deputy from the Knox County “We probably need to do a bet- munity issue,” he said. mer-housed,” said Dugas. “This was a to number 60, women’s Farr residences terribly distressing situation, one that and Acland apartments filled around was unexpected and difficult to hear. number 100 and men’s Farr residences This year we sent personalized e-mails to filled close to number 120. Safety those students who had lottery numbers Overall, said Dugas, the lottery : trade vehicles for Segways? which might put them at-risk of being went well, but improvements for next From page 1 travel up and down stairs, Campus to senior staff. “The Senior Staff has summer-housed,” and those students year’s lottery are already being planned. Safety officers would use them only been notified of our intent to evalu- were then given the opportunity to “Having only one year of history to base a vehicle],” said Hooper. for transportation around campus, ate alternative transportation and are meet with Dugas in order to learn what the times on was hard, especially given As for Segways, the suggestion said Hooper. “I can’t even imagine the very supportive,” he said. to expect at the lottery and during the that between last year and this year poli- is just an idea, said Hooper, because guys using them to patrol the build- Despite efforts to improve fuel summer, she said. cies regarding senior-only housing have Campus Safety is “trying to leave no ings,” he said. efficiency, Campus Safety “could Dugas said 57 other students, who been passed,” she said. “Besides that, stone unturned.” not … do without a vehicle,” said either missed the lottery, are transferring we are going to work on the layout for “I fully understand that a lot The decision Hooper. This July, it plans to replace or withdrawing or opted to be summer- next year and ask that all students who of people think … ‘jeez, Segways,’ A serious discussion about what its primary security vehicle, which it housed, do not currently have housing. come to the selection table be ready with [and that] it’s a little over the top new method of transportation to use will use less once new transportations Res Life expects to house them by Au- several options written down.” maybe,” he said. will take place after commencement, devices are purchased, he said. The gust, said Dugas. Other areas the lottery could im- Many urban police depart- said Hooper, and a decision will be vehicle is three years old and has “well “The whole process breeds a lot prove on are consistency and accuracy ments use Segways, as do some made about “what’s practical and the over 100,000 miles on it,” he said. of hostility among people,” Ward said, so that there is less confusion regarding university and college security best use of resources.” The Office of “We’re starting to have mechanical “because you’re in competition with room availability, Dugas said. “We are offices. “Most are urban campuses, Campus Safety’s operating budget issues on it now.” everyone for good housing.” processing through things that went well but they say it’s been a great success and the College’s Vehicle Replace- The new vehicle will, however, The Housing and Grounds Com- and things to improve on with all of the for them,” said Hooper. “Whether ment Reserve Fund will pay for the be more fuel-efficient than the cur- mittee’s predictions of where students volunteers, staff, Housing and Grounds they’ll work here or not, we just new methods of transportation, said rent one. Hooper said that it may be would choose to live were found to be folks, as well as following up with short don’t know. … With the hills and McConnell. a hybrid, and McConnell said that inaccurate, and Dugas admitted that survey with all participating students stuff on campus, I’m not sure how The ultimate decision rests with “once we have a fully operational Res Life was surprised at the results. “It to assess the process,” she said. “With the batteries would actually hold Campus Safety and the Finance De- biodiesel program underway, we will was interesting to see how the impact of all of these thoughts on the table, I am out.” partment, said McConnell, who is look to see if that would work for potential parking changes, the removal sure that the lottery will be even more Although some models can also Campus Safety’s representative Campus Safety vehicles.” of Gund/Ernst as dining halls, and the efficient and enjoyable for everyone.”  News The Kenyon Collegian Thursday, March 27, 2008 Thursday, April 24, 2008 The Kenyon Collegian News  Meet your Student Council candidates Senior Class Junior Class

Photo Unavailible

Jake Miller Sarah Zukowski Amy Bowles Sarie Hill Matthew Sargent President President President President President Representing our class As the current president of I was Sophomore Class I am sorry to say that I intend to bring up issues as first-year Senate Repre- the junior class, this past year has President during the 2007- over the past two semesters, that are prominently discussed sentative as well as Sopho- allowed me to understand the 2008 year, and I believe my I have witnessed firsthand in the Kenyon community more Class President has workings of student council and experience with the Student the rift that has formed but are seemingly not given given me first-hand experi- develop important relationships Council system has thor- between the student body priority in student council ence with Kenyon’s chang- with the faculty and adminis- oughly prepared me to make and the administration. I meetings. Such issues include ing image. I consider myself trations at Kenyon… and has our class’s voice heard in the am determined that with amending the constitution both a proud “Kenyon Inde- allowed me to gain experience administration. Junior year the right representation in so that the administration’s pendent” and a supporter and a greater understanding of is a pivotal year. … Discus- the Student Council, these extent of involvement is clearly of Greek groups’ presence student council at Kenyon, which sion of our Commencement tensions may recede to the defined instead of vaguely on campus. My time spent will allow me to be the best class speaker begins, events for point at which the student suggested as it is now. Also, I outside of the “Kenyon president for the Class of 2009 students abroad should take body may once again trust feel that the students should Bubble” has allowed me to during our senior year. This year I place, and we’re bound to the administration, rather be better informed regarding step back and evaluate my have worked with the Junior Class encounter more changes than become subject to changes in the academic cur- Kenyon experience and its Committee to create better com- as the College embarks on its whims. I firmly believe riculum, housing, dining ser- defining characteristics. As munication between students new construction projects. that I have the qualities vices and facilities and many Senior Class President, my and administrators…I am also My experience and drive to required of a successful other things that directly affect focus will be to preserve a leader of the Biology Journal establish amiable relation- class president, and ask the current student life at Kenyon. Kenyon’s culture and tradi- Club, which has allowed me to ships with the administra- class of 2010, as a Greek, an I believe that I can bring a tions, prepare for amazing create strong relationships with tion would be extremely athlete, a Model UN dork, perspective that represents senior events (Fandango, the biology faculty at Kenyon. helpful in accomplishing and most importantly as the Kenyon community well Senior Week and Gradua- Also, being a swimmer on the the duties of the Junior a member of the Kenyon while always remembering tion) and promote seniors’ Kenyon Swim Team exemplifies Class Committee and voic- student body, to allow me that Kenyon consists of many interests in student govern- my dedication and hard work ing our opinions at Student this opportunity. different students with many ment! ethic and has fostered my ability Council. differing points of view. to work well with others. Sophomore Class Photo Photo Photo Unavailible Unavailible Unavailible

Arjav Ezekiel Nathaniel Gray Senate Rep. Senate Rep. Michael Clayton Meredith Ganz Alberto Solis To the Class of 2010: As the current president of Student Council Rep. Student Council Rep. Student Council Rep. I was lucky enough to be the junior class, this past year has your representative to the allowed me to understand the One of the main areas I feel if I were the Soph- This past year I served Kenyon Senate the last two workings of student council and I feel Student Council has a omore Representative to the as the president of the first- years and I would love the develop important relationships big impact in is the alloca- Student Council, I would be year class, which allowed me opportunity to represent with the faculty and adminis- tion of the Student Activ- able to increase communica- to be a member of Student you again next year. As a trations at Kenyon… and has ity fund. All deserve a fair tion between the adminis- Council, so I am familiar member of Senate, I have allowed me to gain experience chance at benefiting from tration and students. Also, with the ins and outs of the done my best to relay your and a greater understanding of this money and it is impor- I feel I could add a different board as well as the issues problems with policies and student council at Kenyon, which tant to spend these funds so perspective to student orga- facing the student body. … hopes for the future of the will allow me to be the best class the students benefit most. nizations, activities, enter- If elected I plan to work on College…Next year I hope president for the Class of 2009 This is possibly the most im- prises, and social events. I increasing dialogue between to help bridge the ever- during our senior year. This year I portant responsibility of the think I could do a good job the sophomore class and stu- widening chasm between have worked with the Junior Class Student Council, since stu- bettering student life. dent council in an effort to the administration and stu- Committee to create better com- dent groups depend greatly increase our representation dents and also lend a hand munication between students on these funds, and helps and influence on campus. to the work already being and administrators…I am also keep group membership fees different students with many done to get students a voice a leader of the Biology Journal down or to none at all. differing points of view. on the trustee board. Club, which has allowed me to create strong relationships with the biology faculty at Kenyon. Also, being a swimmer on the REMEMBER TO VOTE BY MIDNIGHT Kenyon Swim Team exemplifies my dedication and hard work ON SATURDAY APRIL 26! ethic and has fostered my ability to work well with others.  Features The Kenyon Collegian Thursday, April 24, 2008 Thursday, April 24, 2008 The Kenyon Collegian Features  TBTN raises assault awareness Boxes: worth the wait? By RICHARD WYLDE their opposition to an Italian high court ally a good amount of initial support, but By KATHLEEN SOMEAH Were similar instances to occur at Features Assistant overturning a rape case because the victim when it’s time for action, the numbers will Staff Writer Kenyon, students could find themselves was deemed to be wearing jeans that were have dwindled,” she said. There were also trapped, deprived of adequate apolo- Last week’s Take Back the Night too tight, leading the court to decide the some problems with generating publicity, With the removal of Kenyon’s gies and remunerations. According to (TBTN) events to raise awareness sex was consensual because she must have which was mainly conducted through previous on-campus storage facility, Kenyon’s Chief Business Officer Dave of sexual assault continued a Kenyon helped the alleged rapist remove them. All-Stu and Facebook, but that’s “always administrators scramble to supply stu- McConnell, Kenyon is under “only tradition that dates back to the early A panel question-and-answer session on an issue with a small committee” accord- dents with a new storage option. Kenyon a one-year contract, which gives the 1990s. Since then, some things have sexual assault with students, faculty and ing to O’Neill. “When you get to the last recently filed a one-year contract with college an opportunity to evaluate the changed. In years past there was a staff on April 16 had no attendance. couple of weeks of the semester, different Collegeboxes, a company providing stor- quality and level of service.” march down Middle Path, age options for students at colleges and However, under the contract, where the atmosphere was universities around the nation. However, Kenyon and its employees are unable more like a rally, and the this newly implemented alternative may to promote other storage alternatives Carnival, held on April prove more costly than beneficial. and must endorse Collegeboxes as the 19, was not originally part Collegeboxes assists students in only storage option. Alexis Moreno of the week, but a separate the process of storing and/or shipping ’09 does not approve of such a binding event. belongings during their college experi- commitment to the storage company. “The Speak Out is ence. Ranging from approximately $45 Moreno “doesn’t like that the school supposed to be the core for the storage of a 4x4 box to $75 for the cannot advertise for any other storage event,” said Ricki O’Neill storage of a rug or television, Collegeboxes option” and believes that Kenyon should ’08, chair of the TBTN “offers students a safe and secure way to “pursue other options before we decide committee for the second store items over the summer,” said Col- on this.” year running. The Speak legeboxes customer service employee, During a Housing and Grounds Out, which was held on Allison Harrell. “It’s the cheap and easy meeting, Moreno highlighted the fact April 20 in the Horn Gal- way to do it. It’s an easy way to get your that Kenyon did not independently seek lery, was an opportunity boxes out of the way.” out the services of Collegeboxes. “The for those affected by sexual Yet some students harbor differ- company approached Kenyon, which JAY GALBRAITH assault to share their ex- TBTN activities featured a dunk tank and a live band. ent sentiments. During a Housing and decreases the probability that this is a periences and for others to show their “There does seem to be an increase groups are planning their final projects Grounds meeting, students voiced their very good deal,” said Moreno. support. in apathy in matters like this [sexual as- and it’s easy to fall victim to competing concern with Kenyon’s new storage Collegeboxes currently competes “There were some really powerful sault]. It tends not to be public . . . it’s not events,” she said. option. “There (have) to be other alter- with other local storage options for stories,” said Emily Grady ’11, another in your face all the time,” said O’Neill, a Though there were a few snags natives,” said Julia Wessel ’08. “It’s too ex- students. Kenyon Storage, a new service member of the TBTN committee. “We survivor of sexual assault herself. “I talk to along the way, committee members took pensive.” Along with concern regarding established by Sam Chavis ’11, Alex worked to find events that are more a lot of people who say ‘Oh, I don’t know it in stride. high prices, students also question the Kaplan ’11, and Christian Glason ’08 student-driven . . . so that students can anyone (affected by sexual assault),’ and “I was very pleased with the way the reliability of Collegeboxes. In 2007, New offers to pick up and deliver summer form their own opinions and have a then I raise my hand and go ‘Me!’ People week turned out,” said O’Neill, who has York University ran an article address- storage items for a flat rate. Fraternity more open dialogue. The point isn’t know that sexual assault is prevalent. been involved with the week-long event ing the abundance of complaints after Phi Kappa Sigma also assists students to just have facts presented to them,” They just don’t realize it affects the people since she was a sophomore. Though the Collegeboxes failed to deliver students’ in their summer storage needs, renting she said. around them.” events tend to draw a higher female ratio, belongings on time. Other universities out a portion of their fraternity member Other events during the week Other members of the Take Back the male turnout was also substantial, have expressed displeasure with Colleg- storage space. included a lecture by Professor of Psy- the Night committee included Sarah according to O’Neill. eboxes; according to an article in 2006, Between reports citing faulty chology Sarah Murnen on Masculin- Fraiman ’08, Alison Ercole ’08, and “The reason most people get in- Harvard University students also failed claims, and storage prices that exceed ity and Sexuality, and Denim Day, an Ethan Ross ’10. According to O’Neill, volved is because they know someone to receive their boxes by the designated local alternatives, Collegeboxes remains international protest event in which the committee had issues that face a lot of (affected by sexual assault). Everyone, in date. Students later petitioned to dissolve an opposed presence on the Kenyon people wear denim (i.e. jeans) to show activism groups on campus: “There’s usu- some way, is affected by it,” said Grady. ties with the storage company. College Campus.

Ian McCarthy ’11 and Caleb Ruopp ’09 Barry Gunderson, Barbera Dupee, Students Josh Miller’ 11 Art/Art History Assisitant in English Fac/Staff Totals so far: Gambier Students: 14 Grillin’ Faculty: 16.5 Vs

Before diamonds were introduced, what was the Marble hardest substance available Shut up, Ian, it’s iron Glass Granite Jade in the Americas?

The Nobel Prize is Stockholm and/ awarded annually in Stockholm Geneva Stockholm and Oslo Oslo what city? or Oslo What rock album has spent more time than any Best of Queen Dark Side of the Moon Thriller Something by the Beatles Pink Floyd, “Dark other in the Billboard Top Side of the Moon” 200 chart? When you make a noun Some kind of part of A verb that has been What is a Gerund? the @ sign A small, precious nugget made into a noun by out of a verb speech adding -ing. How large, in acres, is Kenyon College 2,000 1,600. 1,000 1,200 1,000 Total Correct One. Two. Two. Two. By Jon Porobil  Features The Kenyon Collegian Thursday, April 24, 2008 Thursday, April 24, 2008 The Kenyon Collegian Features  Former CIA chief of staff worried about U.S. image “growing concern about Al-Qaeda the practices of the United States reactions.” “The Al-Qaeda organization By KATHLEEN SOMEAH and Osama Bin Laden.” Subse- should be, or what the threshold is,” America’s tainted image comes is very patient,” said Brennan. Staff Writer quent to the events on September said Brennan. “But I believe that as the result of certain administra- “They have a different time frame Last Thursday, a 25-year Cen- 11, 2001, concern about Al-Qaeda the image of the United States has tive decisions. Members of the and they look at things in terms of tral Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Bin Laden only escalated. been seriously tarnished. Every U.S. current administration made the centuries. They have a strategic and veteran, and former chief of staff “On the morning of the 11th official that I interacted with had premature decision that “during long-term plan that may take years to CIA Director George Tenet, of September, 2001, the world the best of inten- the first term we upon years.” shared his experiences as a ter- changed,” said Brennan. “There tions. But still, “The image of the would go to war While the FBI may assert that rorism analyst with intellectually was no doubt in our minds that the image of the with Iraq. Every- “sleeper cells” do not currently exist curious Kenyon students. John O. it was a terrorist attack, and there U.S. has changed United States has thing that they in the United States, Brennan does Brennan imparted his experiences was no doubt that Al-Qaeda was dramatically into did was designed believe that “there is demonstrable as a CIA intelligence officer in- at fault.” a country that is changed dramatically” to facilitate that proof that individuals have come volved in Middle Eastern affairs. The ensuing events remain arrogant and en- decision,” said to the U.S. to pursue attacks. There Brennan spoke candidly about clear in Brennan’s mind. He re- gages in military - John O. Brennan Brennan. When are plots and activities underway life as a covert employee of the called the “frenzied activity in the adventurism. We asked whether that Al-Qaeda has their hand in CIA, which began in 1980. “I days and weeks that followed.” need to change that image.” or not he saw a real, immediate directly.” was interested in bringing infor- “There was a growing con- Such a stained image comes at threat from Iraq, Brennan replied, “Al-Qaeda has metastasized mation together,” said Brennan. cern in the White House that a time when many of the world’s “I didn’t see it.” throughout the world,” said Bren- “I transferred to the Director of information that the CIA had, and problems fall to the responsibility While Brennan may not have nan. “Al-Qaeda is still in a very Intelligence and in 1982 and I information known by the FBI, of the United States. According to perceived Iraq as a pressing threat, active recruitment mode. They’re began serving a two-year rotation were not being brought together.” Brennan, Americans now exist in the current administration’s deci- still out there, and they have been with the Department of State. I According to Brennan, this only a uni-polar world, a situation that sion to invade the country has able to defy continual U.S. attempts came on as a covert employee, and increased the predominance of brings negative ramifications. raised significant concerns from to capture them.” I maintained that cover for some “stove pipes” in the government. “All the world’s ills are put on citizens across the nation. While Brennan has retired time.” Such a term refers to the situation our doorstep whether or not we When asked by Sarie Hill from the intelligence community, Brennan, who served in Saudi in which intelligence information have responsibility for those ills,” ’10 to comment on the menace he has not completely withdrawn Arabia until 1984, fully immersed may be presented with a lack of said Brennan. “This has caused of existing “sleeper cells” in the from the spotlight. Brennan cur- himself in the Saudi culture. proper context. a trend that is very disturbing to United States, Brennan responded rently serves as the foreign policy “I spent a lot of time with the “The intelligence community me. There are places where I used that “the FBI says no.” Brennan’s advisor to Senator Barack Obama’s tribes,” said Brennan. “My wife and did not do a good job of digging to be welcomed. That’s not the concern, however, deals with Al- presidential campaign. He is hope- I would go into the villages, some into intelligence,” said Brennan. feeling now. There are places where Qaeda’s level of patience regarding ful that “whoever comes into office of the very same villages where the Brennan retired from the in- Americans no longer receive those terrorist attacks. will turn a page.” September 11th hijackers grew telligence community a little over up.” two years ago due to “fundamental Brennan would return to Saudi philosophical differences.” Notes From Abroad Arabia in November of 1996 due to “I don’t know exactly what Bundt and bandages in St. Petersburg Gambier cuisine: By HANNAH SZLYK accidentally cover my eyes or wrap sions on the rescue skills of the Guest Writer my entire jaw shut; by the end of Russian population, I need to the day my “blood” had traveled ask whether Americans are more Residents share recipes, memories On a cold Russian morning, from my forehead to most of my prone to playing the г����ерой. I By ABBY COMSTOCK-GAY I sat on a sidewalk with a bloody face and even my hands. Hours would like to say “yes,” but I called the community cookbook. In Staff Writer gash on my forehead, crying later, I arrived home for dinner think my opinion is distorted collecting the recipes, Spaid says they out for help. Specifically, I was at my host family’s apartment still since I grew up in a household “Recipes knit a community relied on word of mouth. “We asked hoping that one of the several looking very “bloody.” At least with parents in the medical field. together,” begins the preface of the a few people who we knew were good Russian grade school children the soldiers at the academy got a My mom would always pull the Gambier Community Cookbook. cooks to contribute their recipes,” running around the Pushkin War kick out of our blood and wound car over if she saw an accident “We share meals and favorite foods, she says. “Then asked those same Academy would come to my aid. make-up; we took several photos on the road, even if it meant that and often exchange recipes after- people to recommend others who Blood was starting to drip into with them, each of us victims she was the first person at the wards. In this way, recipes spread they thought were especially good my eyes and my lips were turn- displaying big smiles. scene. But she had the expertise from kitchen to kitchen, renewing cooks. It became word of mouth.” ing purple from the cold. Finally, Yeah, I know I looked rather to know what to do and to know our joy of cooking and evoking According to Associate Provost after pleading with them in Rus- gross that day, but part of me felt how to respond correctly. Would memories of special people, places Jami Peelle in her mini-biography in sian for several moments, they the average American with only and experiences.” The Gambier the back, “cooking in Gambier is a reluctantly approached me and the knowledge of how to apply Community Cookbook, released competitive sport.” my fellow victims, who were also [In] a real crisis, a Band-Aid step up to the plate? on April 15, acts as more than a The Cookbook’s origins come sitting on the sidewalk. Unfortunately, I think a fear of cookbook. The profits all go to from the cookbook that the Women Explanation: As a student would no one come responding inappropriately pre- Knox County Food for the Hungry, of the Harcourt Parish of the Church volunteer for the St. Petersburg vents most people from helping and Associate Provost Susan Spaid of the Holy Spirit published in 1964. chapter Red Cross, I had also to my rescue? at all. Blood, fear and an essence and Coordinator of Art Facilities In 1976 a second edition was pub- voluntarily donated my face to of death are too much too handle Planning Ruth Woehr, co-editors lished, revised from the first. Two children for the practice of first - Hannah Szlyk whether you are American or of the cookbook, asked each con- years ago, Susan Spaid and Ruth aid. The Red Cross in St. Peters- Russian. tributor to write about what makes Woehr realized “the time was ripe for burg is very focused on teaching strangely sad when the grade- Still, all hope is not lost. his or her recipe special. With each the next cookbook” and they began youth on how to respond in crisis schoolers would look at my During the six hours of my time recipe, there is a short story from the project. situations, and thus explains why forehead and walk away. In the as a victim, one boy and girl team the cook about how he or she came The project took a lot of work Russian medical students and likelihood of a real crisis, would reassured me that some individu- to love his or her recipe. The result and time. “We solicited recipes, ed- I had traveled to the suburb of no one come to my rescue? Draw- als in this world are meant to be is a cookbook with a journal-like ited them, proofed them,” says Spaid, Pushkin for this grade school ing upon stereotypes, as uncom- medics. After spotting me on the feel. One without any intention of “returned them to contributors for field-day. The expectation was fortable as I am with stereotypes, ground, the girl swiftly unraveled cooking could read this cookbook corrections and approval, designed that each team of children would I remember hearing from tourists her bundt and began dressing my from cover to cover. The humor of the layout, worked with the artist, set perform their very best first aid and natives themselves that Rus- forehead; the boy stooped down the cookbook is especially seen in the deadlines, extended deadlines, cre- skills and dress our wounds prop- sians are not known for helping to my level and, in a soft and contributors section in the back. The ated dummies, met with the printer, erly with bundt and bandages. a brother out in times of emer- soothing tone, promised me that short descriptions of each contribu- waiting impatiently…” Meanwhile, we, the victims, gency. Talking to my Russian tu- everything would be okay and tor are personal and funny. Now that it’s on the shelves, screamed and groaned in pain tor about my adventure with the that more help was on the way. “Gregory Spaid is a provost, “the positive response to the cook- as our saviors displayed looks of kiddies in Pushkin, she admitted Despite having red art make-up photographer and frustrated pastry book has been amazing!” says Spaid. disgust and fear. that she herself would not know stains all over my body, pieces of chef. He arrived in Gambier not too “And we are particularly happy that Thankfully, most teams were how to apply first aid to a victim, bandage in my hair and showing long after God made dirt.” the profits from the book will ben- able to unravel the bundt and and, in her opinion, most people the first signs of hypothermia, I It is appropriate that the Gam- efit the Knox County Food for the wrap up our “injuries.” Some- do not know either. honestly believed my 12 year-old bier Community Cookbook is Hungry.” times, the grade-schoolers would Before jumping to conclu- hero’s words.  Opinions The Kenyon Collegian Thursday, April 24, 2008 Thursday, April 24, 2008 The Kenyon Collegian Opinions  A Message from Security Fellow Students, Do not The Kenyon An issue has arisen that we as a committee believe needs to be brought to the attention of the student body:this past school year there have been four attacks on Safety and Security officers by students— three in this semester alone—the last of which resulted Collegian in the officer going to the hospital to get stitches. let apathy Although those responsible for the assaults have all been intoxicated first-year boys thus far, clearly this is an issue that is bigger than a few individuals or one class. When students get caught breaking not only school rules but state laws as well, it is not the fault of the Safety and Security officers. It was a risk those students knowingly took. Safety and Security’s primary role in this community reign Editors-in-Chief is to keep us safe, and it is disappointing to think that the very people they are working to protect are the ones attacking them. Dayne Baughman We need to unify as a campus and make it clear that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated. Not only do we owe that to the This editorial may seem like Leslie Parsons Safety and Security officers, we owe it to ourselves. We as a whole are better than this behavior, and that is why each and every one journalistic déjà vu to anyone who Managing Editor of us needs to commit to preventing this kind of conduct from ever happening again. has been at Kenyon for more than a Andrew Cunningham The Safety and Security Committee year; the disappointing thing is that it needs to be written this year too. Elec- Senior Editor tions for student government Jesse Oppenheim have rolled around again, News Editor Drug testing humiliates athletes and again we have a dearth Sarah Friedman By Liz Hancock Being drug tested is an incredibly been warned against professors who do not of applicants. Only one of the Features Editor Guest Columnist demeaning experience. When my team- respect our choice of priorities. We have positions for student council Allison Burket mate was drug tested earlier this semester, all heard the opinions voiced at forums, and only half of the races for When I came to Kenyon as a stu- she was ushered into the bathroom of preaching that athletics have no place at senate and class presidents Opinions Editor dent athlete, I recognized and very much the athletic training room and asked to Kenyon and that athletes degrade Kenyon’s were contested in this year’s Blake Ellis respected the order of that title: student pull down her shorts and underwear as a intellectual community. Just the other day election. We at the Collegian A&E Editor athlete. I appreciated that first and fore- complete stranger watched her urinate in a I heard a student recounting how his mind believe that students need Emmy Fletcher most, I was a Kenyon student. As Kenyon cup. She then had to carry her cup of urine was blown when he found out that a foot- to take a more active role in Sports Editor is a NCAA Division III school, I expected into a room containing the other ten or ball player was “some mathematical genius.” student government. Dan Groberg no financial aid, no special tutoring, no so athletes being drug-tested and wait for Perhaps people have forgotten that we are How many times have

preferential treatment in any way as a result the tester to check the sufficiency of the student athletes. We wake up for 6:00 a.m. staff editorial you heard some student com- Photography Editor of my status as an athlete. And I most cer- sample. All the while, the training room practices before class, return home from plain about the fact the student Paul Reed tainly did not expect to be discriminated windows were open, leaving the athletes games at midnight and spend anywhere government does not do anything? Business Manager against because I was a member of a varsity completely vulnerable to any possible on- from two to four hours a day practicing, all Chances are you have probably com- Jordan Kircher sports team. lookers in the KAC. This, of course, was on top of our academic course load. Do I plained about it yourself. This is one Upon showing up the KAC for my in complete opposition to the policies out- think that Kenyon athletes should receive of the main problems here at Kenyon: Business Assistant Kathryn Chiasson first varsity practice in the fall of 2006, lined in the mandatory drug testing video, preferential treatment compared to other we love to complain but very rarely however, I realized that Kenyon athletes which promised athletes discretion and students? Of course not. But I would like will we work to find a solution to the Design Editor are, in fact, treated differently than the rest a private testing room. Kenyon chose to for athletes to be afforded the same respect problem. We at the Collegian believe Daniel Streicher of the student body. My coach handed me a ignore those NCAA policies. Apparently, and dignity as all other students, and I do that students must take steps to be- Design Team form outlining Kenyon’s random drug test- the administration does not care about the not believe that being treated like a drug come the solution to the problems we Sam Leeds, Bob Dorff, Nick ing policy for all varsity athletes. In order to privacy of its athletes as much as it cares addict shows any signs of respect. so often complain about. Sprague, Dan Groberg, Dain participate in Kenyon athletics, all students about catching them using marijuana. Will there be a random drug test- It is not just student government. Williams, Ellie Jabbour had to sign the “voluntary” consent form. Why was my teammate forced into ing policy instituted for all students All people who have complained Editorial Assistants No students were drug tested last year, this humiliating situation? The answer is involved in the theater department? Is about the party policy but chose not Lindsay Means however, and most believed the form to be simple: she is an athlete at Kenyon. Had the the administration planning on testing to attend the open forums at which nothing more than a scare tactic. This year drug testing only tested for performance- all English majors for drugs? I recognize it was discussed have no real right to Copy Editors Kenyon got serious. Coaches and admin- enhancing drugs, I would be much more that Kenyon athletes represent the col- complain. They had their opportunity Elizabeth Gottschalk, Tim Miller, Monica Kriete, Rachael istrators passed out the same consent form understanding of the administration’s deci- lege off-campus when teams travel for to become involved. Your student Cooper, Mat Cowlin, Kali with the promise that this year we would sion to test only this segment of the campus games; however, a cappella groups repre- government representatives voted on Greff be randomly drug-tested for performance- population. Performance-enhancing drugs sent Kenyon all over the country as they these measures. Every student has the Faculty Advisor enhancing as well as “street” drugs. And have absolutely no place in athletics, as go on tour. Will Kenyon start drug test- chance to become a student govern- P.F. Kluge the College has followed through, already they can lead to an unfair and undeserved ing the Kokosingers? If the College truly ment representative, but few even administering one round—the second is physical advantage in competition. The hopes “to deter drug and alcohol abuse bother to run. It is disheartening to Advertising and Subscriptions tomorrow—of random drug testing for test, however, also looks for “street” drugs. among student athletes” and “enhance talk with people who complain about Advertisers should contact Kathryn athletes both in- and out-of-season. It is this point that invites the question of the quality of [athletes’] total experience the direction of the College and then Chiasson for current rates and further Kenyon’s reasoning behind this whether the drug testing policy is actu- at Kenyon College” as the policy states, reveal that they have done nothing to information at (740) 427-5338 or via e-mail at [email protected]. All materials should policy, as explained at the mandatory meet- ally in the best interest of students and why not extend that valiant effort to the effect change. be sent to Adveritsing Manager, The Kenyon ing for all student athletes last fall, was that athletic fairness or if it is instead a part of rest of the student body? Because then There may be a reason that Collegian, Student Actiities Center, Gambier, OH 43022. the NCAA would soon be implementing what seems to be a “witch hunt” aimed at no one would choose to come to school Kenyon students do not want to get Yearly subscriptions to The Kenyon a drug-testing policy, and Kenyon wanted cleaning up Kenyon’s campus. here. We understand drugs are bad; no involved. Every time we do, it seems to Collegian are available for $35. Checks should be made payable to The Kenyon Collegian and to prepare by instituting their own policy I especially question the true ran- one should use them. Yet athletes are the make little or no difference. When we sent to the Business/Advertising Manager. first. Although athletes were given book- domness of the testing, seeing as the only students being targeted. protested the school’s decision to put lets containing the NCAA provisions and second round of tests fell two days after I have heard rumors of out-of-sea- in proxy-card systems in all the dorms, Office: Rooms #3 and #4 in the modular trailer south of Ernst Center. by-laws regarding drug testing, the policy April 20—a day known to be associated son athletes quitting their teams rather it delayed the Board of Trustee’s vote Mailing address: The Kenyon Collegian, is enforced by Kenyon, not the NCAA, with the use and even celebration of illegal than testing positive for “street” drugs for a few months, sure. But to cause a Student Activities Center, Gambier, OH 43022. as a preemptive strike against athletes and drugs. This timing leads me to believe that on their impending drug tests. Kenyon delay was all it did. It seems that the Business address: P.O. Bo 832, Gambier, drug use. While I agree that both illegal the policy is “out to get” students rather teams are losing athletes, all of whom I administration has closed its ears to OH 43022. E-mail address: [email protected] and performance-enhancing drugs have than protect them. am sure will continue to do illegal drugs. students and, though they make a Internet address: www.kenyoncollegian.com no place on Kenyon’s campus, the policy I am not surprised that such a policy So I ask, truly what has Kenyon accom- patronizing show of good faith with Telephone number: (740) 427-5338 Facscimile: (740) 427-5339 raises significant ethical questions. would be aimed at athletes. We have all plished through this policy? their open forums, they do have little The opinions page is a space for members interest in hearing what students have of the community to discuss issues relevant Animal Amigos: Platypus Dan by Bob Dorff to say. This is no reason, however, to to the campus and the world at large. The opinions expressed on this page belong only do nothing. to the writer. Columns and letters to the editors We do win one every once in a do not reflect to opinions of the Kenyon Collegian staff. All members of the commuity while. The laptop proposal, an ini- are welcome to express opinions through a tiative under which Kenyon would letter to the editor. The Kenyon Collegian reserves the right to have provided laptops to all incom- edit all letters submitted for length and clarity. ing students, has been, it would The Collegian cannot accept anonymous or psendonymous letters. Letters must be signed seem, permanently shelved because by individuals, not organizations, and must of students’ unwillingness to accept be 200 words or less. Letters must also be received no later than the Tuesday prior to Kenyon’s terms. publication. The Kenyon Collegian prints as We, as Kenyon students, cannot many letters as possible each week subject to space, interest and appropriateness. Members sit back and complain as this College of the editorial board reserve the right to reject changes in ways we do not like. We any submission. The views expressed in the paper do not necesassarily reflect the views of must band together, get involved and Kenyon College. assert our power.  Opinions The Kenyon Collegian Thursday, April 24, 2008 Thursday, April 24, 2008 The Kenyon Collegian Opinions  Kenyon College’s unfathomable decline Collegian Editor-in-Chief looks at role of student journalists, his Kenyon legacy what you think of us, we are the originally a $35 million project? cell phones in class, now, while these students who so cavalierly By Dayne Baughman collective memory of this place. More of us probably remember their professors are lecturing. In disrespect the people who try to Editor-in-Chief Four years from now, none of us that it ended up costing the an editorial earlier this semester keep us safe. It is customary for each will still be here; the knowledge school $70 million. Providing I referred to them as “cell phone I think back to the class outgoing Collegian editor-in- of Kenyon that we possess will go this context is important, and wielding, text-message send- of 2005 and wonder what they chief to compose one final piece with us. The Collegian, however, is something I have failed to ing clones.” It turns out that would think of Kenyon if they summing up his or her time at will capture and preserve the es- do in my opinions columns this that label was not accurate. I were still students here. I think Kenyon, a sort of journalistic sence of this College for the class year. Yes, most of those editori- should have said “disrespectful about these people, the first class legacy, if you will. In thinking of 2012 and for the class of 2052. als that no one liked—Send-off, cell-phone wielding, text-mes- to give me a beer, the first class about what I wanted to say, what A newspaper freezes a moment Greek life, Kenyon’s improper sage sending clones.” We have to serve me up a slice of humble I could say, a million snide and in time, records the problems, definition of success—were my forgotten what respect means. pie in the form of an intellectual sardonic ideas came to my mind. successes, concerns, interests and doing. Each one of my opinions, Perhaps the most disheartening trouncing, the first class to teach Each one, however, led back to prejudices of a particular place however, dealt with the negative event of this year for me was me how adults respect one an- this: I have failed you, Kenyon, and a particular people in order changes to Kenyon’s culture that when a friend of mine pulled out other without having to give up and I apologize. to inform, both now and in the we have experienced over the her cell phone and began texting their individuality. I know that Okay, that last statement, I future. past four years. during the second act of a play in they, my first Kenyon friends, am sure, sounded self-important In capturing these glimpses When comparing the Ken- the Bolton Theatre. It was then would be disappointed in what and masturbatory. I accept that. of culture, the student journalist yon I chose to attend with today’s that I knew that the Kenyon I we have become. We, the upper- I am, however, for better or for has three concerns—to inform, Kenyon, I feel an incredible loved was gone and would not classmen, have done a poor job worse, the most experienced to entertain and to influence. sadness. Kenyon in 2004 was be coming back. teaching others the lessons that journalist covering Kenyon to- News reporters deal only with not a perfect place. We had our Now we are assaulting Ke- we learned so few years ago. day. I have dedicated four years this first concern. Writers for problems, but problems have nyon employees. This week in So, Kenyonites, as I prepare of my life to knowing as much sections such as sports, features become a way of life here. Take the Collegian you can read about to say good-bye, no, farewell as I can know about how this and arts are concerned with the the prevalence of cell phones how, over the course of the year, to this hallowed hill, I want to place works and about how it first two. It is the columnist, for instance. In 2004, first years three first-year students have apologize to those who taught has changed over time. I am the the opinions writer, who con- would hide themselves in bushes, assaulted members of Kenyon’s me what it means to be a Ken- successor of a line of students fronts the last. That is not to press themselves against the walls Office of Campus Safety. How yon student, and I apologize to who have dedicated themselves say, however, that these three of dorms and whisper on their well this reflects on the first-year all those who I failed to teach to that same goal, and who have concerns are not intertwined cell phones because they realized class, the people that chose them the same lessons. Pull out your passed their knowledge to each in a significant way. Providing how disrespectful it is to walk and this institution as a whole. Is cell phones; go rough up some new generation of Kenyon jour- context for today’s events by amongst your fellows and ignore this what Kenyon has become? security officers, because you nalists. juxtaposing them with the past them so that you can have a It is nearly unfathomable to me will not have to hear my outdated College newspapers are re- makes it easier to elucidate an phone conversation. People now that we could have fallen so far, opinions and rhetoric any longer. positories of information that opinion and influence others. walk down Middle Path proudly so fast. We say that we stand up So, this is my legacy piece: I span generations, and the Col- For example, how many of us displaying their disregard for for Kenyon, and yet there is no have failed you, Kenyon, and I legian is no exception. No matter remember that the KAC was their classmates. People use their outrage against the actions of apologize. Paid Advertisement 8 Exhibition The Kenyon Collegian Thursday, April 24, 2008 Senior art majors showcase their talent By John Crain Emily Zeller, whose photo- Staff Writer graphs of abandoned community Art majors are required to com- buildings such as hospitals and plete the senior exercise in studio art, churches touches on the decline of which is composed of a week long the industrial midwest, had been exhibition at Olin as well as an oral recreationally probing these re- defense before each of the studio art greened interiors for two years before department’s instructors. During the beginning to integrate them into her oral exam, the art major must dem- approach to the Senior Exercise in onstrate the direction, purpose and Studio Art. She sees the show as a meaning of the work they have put on kind of final judgement of her experi- show. The show itself is a direct result ence at Kenyon and, like Coker, as a of student efforts—art majors work- taste of what being an artist on display ing in teams decide upon the place- is like, saying, “and then it all comes ment of their projects before framing together, and everyone comes to the and mounting or installing them as opening, and people who you don’t the case may be. Projects from a range know come and tell you how much of different genres show in clusters of your work speaks to them … it’s just three or four per week starting im- an amazing feeling.” mediately after students return from The senior exercise is meant to spring break. These include more tra- be just such a culmination of the ditional media like paint on canvas, studio art major, combining all of the photographs, sculpture and drawing eclectic methods and modes of visual to more recent forms like installation art—the political and the aesthetic, art and abstract video. memory and sight, the still-life and Kate Coker designed a series the action shot—into a reflection on of “wallpapers” for the April 14-18 the artistic experience. So, what is show about the Iraq war using mate- it like to be an art major on display rials found in home-decorating and at Kenyon? “I’ll remember the late painting to create stencilled outline nights in Bexley with the other art of figures found on the homefront majors. It was a stressful time, but and on the battlefront. Her medium definitely a bonding experience. I’ll has no formal designation but she remember Bexley Hall itself, which refers to it as “printmaking on a large of course is going to be replaced in scale.” Her project was entitled The the next few years with a new art Homefront. She describes creating building. It’s old and falling apart, and putting the work of her senior but it’s beautiful and it has character,” year up in the Olin Gallery as stress- Zeller said. ful but worthwhile, saying “I think It lends itself to some degree that producing smaller pieces in of pre-graduation introspection. a short amount of time in class is According to Coker, “Well, I am fun and a little less scary.”The thrill not sure there are really any lessons of showing her own creations and learned or true pieces of wisdom to knowing she had touched people far be shared. Perhaps that you are never outweighed what stage fright she felt, really finished with a collection of however. “I especially loved hearing work. Or, at least, I do not feel nearly people say, ‘Yeah, I’ve thought about finshed on my particular topic after that too.’ It is a lot of work with many only spending a year on it. I feel like long nights, but it is completely it can be explored in some many dif- worth it.” ferent directions and I really hope I Though the work of arranging get the oppurtunity to do so after I and mounting a gallery can be com- leave Kenyon.” pleted in a few days, students that An open-ended conclusion like show at Olin have worked for at least this seems best, since even as you a year. Sometimes, students can trace read Kenyon juniors are getting into their inspiration back even further. gear to put on next year’s show.

All photos are details of larger works by Rosalind Paradis and Zachary Weaver.  Arts The Kenyon Collegian Thursday, April 24, 2008 Thursday, April 24, 2008 The Kenyon Collegian Arts  Scabies not quite as infectious the second time around guess—quickly develops a hanker- the whole thing was a giant sca- not only the students involved, but lights, perhaps the brightest being By Doug wieand ing for our heroine. She also meets bies joke. And yes, all the songs also for Kenyon theatre. It proves the opening of the second act. Staff Writer Janey (Christa Minardi ’11), a fiery had scabies lyrics. It was often that with an idea and a bit of orga- This involved a number from Rent Last weekend, Scabies: The scaber who takes Cassie under her funny. But I could not help but nization the creative possibilities (525,600 itches), Barnett doing Musical hit town. Most of us wing and promises to take her out feel like there was more potential that Kenyon affords its students surprisingly good falsetto vocal had gladly forgotten about the despite the creepy crawlers dwell- for hilarity. Maybe a scabie in a are vast and accessible. solos and one-kneed fist pumps. epidemic, but apparently Flash ing in her skin. top hat or something. The play And the show was still good The result was uproarious. In fact, Mob Theater had an, ah, itch to One party rejection later and was less about scabies and more fun. Barnett rocked as Daniel; he despite a couple lyrical shortcom- scratch. Cassie finds herself in the com- about a group of underdogs who brought energy and a killer voice to ings, the songs were generally well Here is the plot: Cassie (Car- pany of fellow infected students, fight for social recognition. And I the set that kept things entertain- arranged and choreographed. oline Eichler ’11), a first-year all looking for a way to fight back have seen that movie. A tad more ing. Minardi lent her considerable Perhaps turning an infectious girl living in Norton, wakes up against the social scrutiny they tongue-in-cheek and it would have acting and singing talent to the rash into a musical was misguided, to find herself have acquired. been satire, but one too many sen- show to great effect, and Eichler but at least the resulting play was covered in a red Daniel is there timental scenes made this musical was a convincing lead. often entertaining and had some rash with an The effort put into too, with an eye look startlingly like what it was There were a number of high- good moments. insatiable itch. on the prize. poking fun at. She heads over making this show They come up That said, let us take a mo- to the health happen ... represents with a plan: a de- ment to commend the efforts of Seniors present original center where, fiant show that the cast, crew and writer. Scabies sure enoug h, a triumph. will prove to the was conceived in a few months and the diagnosis world that they written by a first year, Minardi. As thesis films is scabies. One musical num- know how to rock out with bugs in if that were not a daunting enough cessfully made a short film that was By robert cicetti ber later—all songs were set to their skin. Along the way, feelings task, the whole project operated funny and enjoyable due to its morbid Staff Writer popular Broadway tunes—and are hurt, friendships imperiled and on a shoestring budget. The effort curiosity. she is introduced to Daniel (Zach enough scabies jokes are made … put into making this show hap- Last weekend, three seniors Dexy Battles the Cosmic Forces, Barnett ’11), an amiable, scabies- Actually there weren’t enough pen—and the fact that they pulled screened their original films at the by Jacob Hoyson is an original story ridden sophomore who—can you scabies jokes. Yes, it is true that it off—represents a triumph for KAC Theater as part of their final that blends Kenyon realities with thesis projects. a peculiar element of fantasy. The The Bargain, by Adam Son- science quad is elevated to a place Symphony unites area musicians nenfeld and Erik Hamilton, is a dark of myth and mystery where one can comedy based on the short story “We become trapped. The movie seems to By Laura briskman sion and experiences,” said violist and adjunct instructor of piano at Can Get Them for You Wholesale” borrow straight from the overworked Staff Writer Naomi Blaushild ’10. Kenyon, will be performing Sergei by Neil Gaiman. It approaches mur- imagination of a Kenyon student dur- In this concert, some musi- Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto der for hire from a twisted capitalist ing exam week. As per tradition, the Knox cians will be switching up roles. No. 2 in C minor. Blaushild de- perspective. It discusses killing people The film comments on the “non- County Symphony will be per- Professor of Music Benjamin scribed Reitz’s performance as like the sale of basic commodities. sensical intellectual elitism” of so forming in Rosse Hall on Sunday, Locke, typically the Symphony’s “absolutely incredible.” The film raises the question, “why many students at Kenyon. It tackles April 27 at 8:00 p.m. conductor, will be joining the or- Violist Steve Dowling ’08 stop at killing one person when issues unique to our campus like The Symphony is composed chestra and performing as a tenor highly values his experiences in ordering more people dead will get maintenance noting a door being “out of students from both Kenyon soloist for Benjamin Britten’s Ser- the Symphony. you a better discount?” It makes of order” and the use of swipe cards. and Mount Vernon Nazarene enade for Tenor, Horn and Strings. “There’s a feeling of com- you wonder, “who doesn’t want the The subject matter might mean less to University (MVNU), as well as His usual position will be filled by munity in the Symphony that I’ve best bang for their buck?” Even after someone outside the school, but it is high school students, Kenyon Charles Lawson, adjunct instruc- never experienced in any other compiling a ten-person hit list the fun to be on the inside of most jokes faculty and staff and community tor of bass and the Symphony’s ensemble,” said Dowling. “Every- main character has to ask, “how much made throughout the film. members. Their concerts—in the principal bassist, for that piece one is coming together for the would it cost to kill everybody?” The academic buildings, which spring at Kenyon, and in the fall and a few others. Performing common cause of playing music, The subject matter is serious but are typically devoid of emotion and at MVNU—draw audiences from alongside Locke will be Kenyon’s and they’re doing it solely out of treated with little regard for people’s energy, become the location for an all over Knox County. new adjunct instructor of horn, passion.” sensitivities. epic chase sequence. In the most “It’s so great to bring musi- Kimberly McCann. Tickets will be $10 for general As a whole, the film lacked memorable scene, the main charac- cians together of all ages, profes- John Reitz, piano coordinator admission and $5 for students. visually because the bulk of plot ter Dexy runs off with the coveted development was limited to the liquid nitrogen as a horde of angry interaction between the main char- chemistry and physics majors follow acter and the salesperson. One scene close behind. Anyone familiar with MST3K Preview early in the movie, which juxtaposed Kenyon should be able to recognize a cheating girlfriend and a crushed locations within the film, and this It’s going to be exciting for MST3k fans for the next three weeks—we have got an exciting run cigarette butt, was, however, filled makes it more fun to watch. of episodes to show you! First, this Friday at our normal time, we will be screening the series finale with meaning. This film defines what it is like of the show, Diabolik, to commemorate the imminent graduation of Eugene and myself. On Friday The story was a good choice to be at this school, stuck between a May 2 at 8:30 p.m., we will be screening Kenyon’s first-ever student-written-and-performed movie for a senior thesis because of its pathetic reality and daydreams dur- savaging, as we take on Frank Marshall’s Congo. More information on this exciting event will be thought-provoking concept. Each ing long study sessions. It speaks to given in next week’s write up. Lastly, on Friday, May 9, at our regular time, we will be holding our scene developed the questions only the nature of life at Kenyon and the traditional end-of-year screening of Manos: The Hands of Fate, which been called by many the worst morbid people must find themselves forces that seem beyond our control. film of all time. Yes, worse than Hobgoblins. No, I’m not kidding. asking, but to which everyone would As a senior thesis, its meaning to the Got that? Good. Now, to the matter at hand. like to hear answers. school community should be ap- Diabolik is very European and very incomprehensible. It’s a spy movie, I guess, about an extremely Sonnenfeld and Hamilton suc- preciated. unlikeable protagonist named Diabolik who steals huge sums of money and emeralds to make his impossibly bosomy girlfriend happy. I really have a hard time making sense of cause and effect in this film—it defies logic in every way possible, and also in several ways impossible. This week in A&E All I basically remember about the movie is that people drive around Europe in European cars, Sunday, April 27: and the whole thing pretty much takes place in Europe. The movie ends when Diabolik gets covered Mr. Marmalade in molten gold and dies. Or does he?! Thursday, April 24: 7:30 p.m. Long-time attendants of our little weekly screenings may recognize two faces in this week’s fea- Faculty Studio Art Exhibition Black Box Theater ture: Diabolik is played by John Phillip Law, who also portrayed Kalgon, the main villain in Space Opening Reception Mutiny. Adolfo Celi, who some of you might remember from Operation Double 007, plays one of the 7:00 p.m. Knox County Symphony many people constantly befuddled by Diabolik’s schemes. Oh yeah, and he was also Emilio Largo in Olin Art Gallery 8:00 p.m. Thunderball, one of the 1,257 James Bond movies that have been released thus far. Rosse Hall Auditorium It should again be mentioned that this was the final episode in MST’s final season, and as such Friday, April 25: shows us how Mike and his robot friends get back to Earth after ten years of tearing movies apart on Mr. Marmalade Wednesday, April 30: national television. I was in the eighth grade when this episode aired in August of 1999 and, given 7:30 p.m. KC Percussion Ensemble that I am a college senior and graduation is looming, that makes me feel really old. Black Box Theater 7:30 p.m. Rosse Hall Auditorium —Andrew Cunningham 10 Arts The Kenyon Collegian Thursday, April 24, 2008 Thursday, April 24, 2008 The Kenyon Collegian Arts PB Do you take your Comedy black? Toots and the Maytals: a staged by Cirocco with skill and wit, class, or something just as funny. And By Thomas peter using an entire, wide side of the Black Crowley’s discovery of Arbery’s rear- Staff Writer Box Theater and extending into a loft ranging of his furniture led to a rant Send-off sneak peak Black Comedy, Peter Shaffer’s and a secret passageway. that was scary, funny and even sympa- By bob dorff one-act play from 1965, certainly His cast performed these move- thetic—a truly exciting moment. Staff Writer offers many opportunities for laughs. ments with aplomb and close coopera- It was this rant, coming after Director Will Cirocco ’10, his cast tion. Arbery, in particular, was delight- Farnsworth’s wicked imitation of a When it was revealed that Toots and the Maytals were coming to and production team took them fully inventive in his physical and verbal Cockney maid and her revealing her- play Summer Send-off, I imagine that students reacted in two ways. all and delivered them with expert efforts, whether tripping over the couch self to all, that signaled the play’s final The reggae fans celebrated, and the rest of us wondered, “Who is this preparation this weekend, matching he had “borrowed” from his vacationing descent into true black comedy. The Toots fellow and what is a Maytal?” I fell into the second category, the preparation of the desserts of- neighbor Harold (Matt Crowley ’11), comedy was still there, but the darkness but after spending some quality time with the band’s greatest hits fered before each performance as part desperately using bad puns to humor appeared suddenly and with unsettling record, I can say that this concert has me very excited. of the Kenyon College Drama Club’s Carol’s humorless father, Colonel force. Despite the exceptional work To get the uninitiated up to speed, Toots and the Maytals are a annual Dessert Theater benefit. This Melkett (Alex Kaplan ’11), or figuring from the actors who turned on Brind- reggae band from Jamaica. In some ways they are the reggae band, year, ticket proceeds went to Head out how to return Harold’s furniture as sley, their shifts of character somehow because they coined the term “reggae” in their 1968 single “Do the Start in Mount Vernon. inconspicuously as possible after Harold seemed random. Reggay.” At the same time, calling their music simply “reggae” seems But the multiple meanings of unexpectedly returned. Sure, the changes were probably inaccurate, because it is so much more. Although it contains all the the “black” in the play’s title cannot Parry’s charming performance supposed to be extreme for comedy’s elements of the Jamaican music popularized by Bob Marley and others, be ignored. Despite Cirocco and immediately suggested that Carol was sake. And Brindsley, despite Arbery’s it pulls heavily from funk, rock and blues. This diversity is due in no company’s admirable commitment not as ditzy as she appeared to be. She natural lovability, had clearly deceived small part to the group’s longevity. Founded in 1962 by Frederick to that side of the play, there was little was matched by another unexpected everyone enough to warrant a coun- “Toots” Hibbert as a gospel trio, the group released several albums chance that the black could be swal- guest and rival for Brindsley’s affec- terblow. But the play suggests that in the late ’60s and early ’70s that are considered classics by reggae lowed as easily as the comedy—or the tions. Clea, Brindsley’s supposedly-ex Brindsley’s actions are so hateful that fans. These albums proved to have a huge influence on the ska-punk cheesecake and cookies. girlfriend, was played by Emma Farn- he needs to be relentlessly denounced movement, with Maytals’ songs being covered by The Specials, The The “black” of the title refers sworth ’11 with a cool seductiveness (and then attacked with little hope of Clash and Sublime. partly to the blackout that occurs and a pointed wit when necessary. escape) from all sides. There did not Although they broke up in the early ’80s, the band regrouped in shortly after the play begins, and Kaplan’s imposing characterization of seem to be a moment clearly indicating the early ’90s and picked up where they left off, touring and record- just before the start of a dinner party the uptight, demanding colonel also how this conclusion had been reached ing with renewed energy. In the 21st century, the band has returned hosted by Brindsley Miller (Will Ar- provided many laughs. or whose side (if anyone’s) we should to the forefront of reggae music. Their 2005 album True Love con- bery ’11) and his fiancée, Carol (Bri- Crowley and Lauren Guicheteau finally be on. tained re-recorded versions of all their old hits with guest musicians anna Parry ’11). In a clever theatrical ’10, as the upstairs neighbor Miss Furni- It is difficult to say whether the including Eric Clapton and Keith Richards. It won a Grammy for twist, the stage lights come on during val, gave stiffer performances at first. To play or the production caused this con- Best Reggae Album and reasserted the group’s importance in popu- the blackout, remaining off when the be fair, Guicheteau’s character, the typi- fusion. Should Arbery have shown us lar music. In 2006 they contributed a cover of the song “Let Down” room is supposed to be lit. cal repressed old maid, seemed to allow a stronger hint of Brindsley’s dark side to Radiodread, a series of reggae covers of songs from Radiohead’s It becomes clear during the eve- her few interesting opportunities. And earlier on? Should Cirocco have pointed album Ok Computer. The album, and especially their cover, was well ning that the blackout is also being Crowley had the difficult tasks of using it out more clearly in the staging? Or received, introducing the band to a whole new audience. Last year, used to hide the truth, from identi- an Irish accent when the rest of the cast did Shaffer not give either of them the the band released their 26th album, Light Your Light, a collection ties to personal secrets. Brindsley, used British or German dialects, and right opportunity, relying on the audi- of covers and new tracks that was nominated for the 2007 Best Reg- in particular, seems terrified of any of deciding how best to play the fussy, ence to put the pieces together whether gae Album Grammy. It is clear that, despite their age, Toots and the light, either literal or metaphorical, gossipy Harold’s implied homosexual- they could or not? Maytals have no plans to slow down. being shed on himself and the people ity and feelings for an emphatically To attempt to answer these ques- While their history is impressive, the Maytals need no backstory around him. uninterested Brindsley. tions would risk discounting the great when you listen to their recorded work. For anyone who has yet to Brindsley’s wild terror, and the Luckily, the play’s comedy eventu- material Shaffer gave to everyone who hear them, I would strongly recommend their greatest hits record. others’ reactions to it, are the kinds of ally allowed these actors to transcend worked on Black Comedy and the fine, With 19 fantastic songs that demonstrate their ability to blend reg- situations that earn the play its title. their characters’ stereotypes. A “bit of crowd-pleasing work they did with gae with other genres, the album is a perfect primer before Saturday’s The comedy appeared in full force (alcoholic) lemon” and other secret it. Perhaps, as happens after many an show. When listening to songs, I cannot help but think about just how almost immediately. The ensemble’s drinks sent the teetotaling Guicheteau evening of theater, the questions asked good this band will sound live, how perfectly their loose harmonies efforts to grope their way around the from mildly goofy drunkenness into cannot truly be answered. Whether and light guitar chords will fit the open air venue at Send-off. Toots darkened room (which we, of course, a wildly incoherent and wonderfully they are worth asking in this case is and the Maytals are coming and, from the look of it, I would say they could see plainly in the “light”) were over-the-top speech about God and another story. are going to put on an amazing show. Mr. Marmalade probes the darker side of childhood

By caleb ruopp The trouble is, Mr. Marmalade is real world?” up to rehearsal with positive at- such as the one Lucy creates, are Staff Writer not the typical imaginary friend— There have been relatively titudes, ready to take risks while so realistic they would disturb any always there, always comforting. few difficulties with the show. on stage.” who entered it. … Audiences will The inner workings of a He has, and causes, problems of “The biggest amount of stress Although she did not choose certainly leave this show question- very strange mind will be put on his own. Lucy has one real friend, has really been collecting props,” the show herself, Greenberg said it ing the notion of childhood inno- stage in the Black Box Theater Larry (Will Arbery ’11), who is said Greenberg. “The show is was love at first sight. “The script cence and whether it still exists. If this weekend. Mr. Marmalade, by almost as troubled, but at least in extremely prop heavy, and with maintains such a high level of wit we did our jobs correctly, those Noah Hidle, is the story of Lucy her age group. these kinds of shows, you need the and humor, combined with mo- who have seen Mr. Marmalade will (Jeanie Riess ’11), a toddler in Rachael Greenberg ’11, the di- actors practicing with the props as ments of real tragedy, making it never again be able to witness kids New Jersey. Only four years old, rector, said that Lucy compensates soon as possible. Doing a scene a unique and memorable journey playing house with the same care- Lucy lives with her mother and is for a life lacking parental nurturing with props in hand changes the for both the characters and the free nostalgia as they once did. If frequently left with a babysitter. by having an exceptionally vivid dynamic between the actor and audience,” she said. “While I fell in Lucy’s imagination is an authentic She is, however, primarily alone imagination.” their character and the relation- love with the script the first time I reflection of children today, the and lonely, and her imagination Greenberg interprets the main ship from character-to-character. read it, making the story specific time between being in diapers and becomes overactive, creating an theme as loneliness and imagina- Mount Vernon usually is adequate to myself, this cast and Kenyon being in a bathroom stall blowing incredibly complex imaginary tion vs. reality, and highlights for gathering obscure props, but in has made it all the more close to a line has become frighteningly friend. Her imaginary friend Mr. that for the audience. “One of the the case of Mr. Marmalade, some my heart.” short.” Marmalade (Charlie Schneider big questions the play asks … its special trips to Columbus needed “Mr. Marmalade captures Ali Janes-Paulsen ’11, Saul Na- ’11) is a successful businessman. audiences is [about] the ability of to be made. Given the generally the attention of its audiences as it than-Kazis ’11, Eliza Logan ’11 and He does not have too much time imagination to alleviate loneliness conservative atmosphere of Mount explores childhood imagination Michael Clayton ’11 also star in for tea parties or games of house within the fictional world and real- Vernon, I think the audience will and its power to conquer loneli- Mr. Marmalade. The show will be or doctor, but he tries to schedule ity,” she said, “Just because one can be able to guess what props needed ness,” Greenberg said. “Kids have peformed this Friday and Sunday, them in. When he cannot, his counteract alienation by creating special consideration.” the creative capacity to construct April 25 and 27, in the Black Box personal assistant Bradley (Matt an artificial world, can that feel- The cast, she said, is great. for themselves realistic fantasy Theater. Reserve free tickets by e- Crowley ’11) schedules for him. ing of security transcend into the “Everyone has consistently shown worlds. Some of these worlds, mailing [email protected]. The Kenyon Collegian Thursday, April 24, 2008 Sports Page 11 Track hosts first home meet Baseball drops two By elana carlson The Lords traveled to Ohio Wes- Staff Writer leyan on April 19 to take on the Battling Bishops. Kenyon played well offensively, The Kenyon CollegeL ords base- notching eight hits over seven innings, ball team dropped two games last but the Bishops mounted a dramatic week at the hands of non-conference comeback in the final inning to win 5-4. opponents Mount Vernon Nazarene Smith brought in two runs, and Jamie University and Ohio Wesleyan Uni- Keyte ’10, Cultice and Tom Hardacker versity. With the two losses, the Lords’ ’10 knocked in one run apiece. record now stands at 16-13 overall. Kenyon appeared to be in line for On Wednesday, April 16, Ken- the victory, as they held a solid four-run yon could not contain the Cougars’ lead entering the seventh inning. The offensive strength and committed six Bishops began to mount a comeback, defensive errors en route to a 5-2 loss. however, when pitcher Geoff Bollier ’09 TheL ords cycled through seven pitch- ran into trouble just one out away from ers over the course of the game. the win. The next four batters reached An error in the third inning base to cut the Lords’ lead to two, 5-3, proved especially costly for the Lords as and Fedor could not extinguish the it led to a string of three Cougar runs. rally after being called in to help from TheL ords did not score a run of their the bullpen. The first batter he faced own until the sixth inning, when Jake ripped a two-run single through the Calcei ’09 singled in a run, making the left side to tie the game, and the Bishops score 5-2. With Nate Fedor ’09 on the followed with the game-winning hit mound, the Lords were able to hold the into right field. Wesley keyser Naz to a scoreless seventh inning, aided The two teams were scheduled to Neil Johnston ’08 makes a splash in the steeplechase at the Kenyon College Invitational on April 19. by a double play from Alex Cultice ’11 play a pair of seven-inning games, but to Will Smith ’09. Kenyon, however, the late game was canceled on account By Analise gonzalez throw. ber is setting goals. was unable to put any runs on the board of rain. Staff Writer For the Ladies, the sprinters also “I race one more time, as are other in the bottom of the inning. Cultice “I think we have learned that, as showed consistently strong performances. runners, so many guys are taking off next took the mound in the eighth inning cliché as it sounds, that it’s not over ’til The Kenyon College Lords and Shaakira Raheem ’11 placed second in week to rest for conference,” Keyslering and, after loading the bases, allowed it’s over,” said Fedor. “We need to do a Ladies track teams hosted their first the 200-meter dash and sixth in the 100- said. “I’d like to place, and I’m focusing only one run to score. The Lords better job of staying in the game for all home meet of the season on Saturday. meter hurdles. There was also a string of more on my place than my time. I placed caught a break in the bottom of the seven or nine innings and not taking any Despite the rainy weather, both teams top finishes for long-distance runners. ninth at conference last year and ninth eighth when a wild pitch allowed Smith lead for granted.” showed successes in multiple categories of Sarah Cook ’11 placed second at All-Ohio this year, so I’ll have to run a to steal home for the run. The Lords, TheL ords look to secure a playoff events, including sprinting, long distance in the 5,000-meter run, while Sarah good race to place.” however, were unable to complete the berth this weekend as they head to and field. Dougherty ’11, following behind her, Cook has slightly different goals. comeback in the game’s final inning. Oberlin College for a two-game series. Brandon Balthrop ’08 led the Lords, placed fifth. “With only two meets left, I hope who placed ninth overall. Balthrop placed “Overall, I was pretty happy with to run a smart race or two,” Cook said. “I fourth in 400-meter hurdles and seventh my finish,” Cook said. I“ would definitely won’t be running anymore 5,000 meter in the 110-meter hurdles. Another strong say that the 5K has become my favorite races, so personally, I am just looking Ladies lacrosse has performer was Kaleb Keyserling ’09, who race. As this is my first year running track forward to trying something new. As for placed fourth in the 5,000-meter run. or cross country, I am just trying to learn the team, I think we can finish off pretty “I was happy with my finish,” Key- how to run races. I didn’t have too many strong. I hope that everyone can just come another mixed week serling said. “It was a close race. I was expectations for myself in this first year, to conference ready to run and work coming up on two guys in front of me but I have been very happy about how together, and I think we will be able to By michael Reilly goals and handing out all three assists, but was unable to pass them. Every race the season has gone.” fare pretty well.” Staff Writer giving the Ladies a 14-4 lead going into has been a [personal-best time] for me so In the steeplechase, a few other Before next week’s conference meet, the half. Kate Goldbaum ’11 put in far, so the idea is to peak for conference so runners showed success. Kara Pellegrino the team will be traveling to Denison After six consecutive wins to start four for the Ladies, and Drummond I can run my fastest.” ’11 placed fourth, and Anna Griffin ’10 University tomorrow for the Last Chance to the season, the Kenyon College La- scored two and dished out three assists. Rounding out the Lords’ perfor- placed eighth. Meet, which will enable some runners to dies lacrosse team had another mixed Kenyon goaltender Chase Kreuter ’10, mances were a tie for third by Milen For both teams, the season is com- qualify or try out different events before week. The Ladies lost a close game on added her bit to the win with nine saves Kozarov ’10 in the high jump and Will ing to a close. With only two meets left, the North Coast Atlantic Conference Tuesday, April 15 to Ohio Wesleyan coming in the first half alone. Koehler’s ’11 sixth place in the discuss including conference, every team mem- championships at the start of May. University, won easily last Saturday Sunday’s visit from Colorado against the University of the South College proved to be a whole other (Sewanee) and fell short the next day challenge for the Ladies. Colorado Ladies trap Gators, sweep matches to Colorado College. The loss toO hio put up a decisive 17-8 victory, and the Wesleyan marks the second-straight Ladies had trouble finding an answer. By kali greff Prita Kidder ’11 maintained her to the team in different ways,” said Caiti loss for the Ladies in conference play. Once again, Melford led the team with Sports Assistant perfect record at No. 3 singles. She ousted Boucher ’11. “No matter who is playing TheL adies walked off the field at four goals, and Drummond scored her competition 6-0, 6-1, only letting one a match, the girls are in the stands or on Ohio Wesleyan with a 12-11 defeat, two of her own. Liz Hancock ’10 and The Kenyon CollegeL adies tennis game slip by. Kidder also teamed up with the sidelines cheering on our teammates. Kenyon’s second straight loss on the Trina Rennie ’11 added one each, but team’s pace slowed this week, as they Meredith Brown ’08 to sail to the top of I think the positive attitudes and determi- road. Ohio Wesleyan snuck in the the Ladies could not muster enough hosted only one match against the Al- their No. 1 doubles match, 8-1. nation that we all possess will really carry final, down-to-the-wire goal as time offensive strength for the win. Even legheny College Gators on Sunday. This “Having a 9-0 win like we did our team far.” expired and edged past the Ladies to though Colorado powered their of- less vigorous week, however, did not dis- against Allegheny gives us all a boost Yost, confident that theL adies will seize victory. A strong performance fensive assault, the Ladies managed tract the Ladies. Kenyon blasted through of confidence going into the most im- have little trouble getting through the on the offensive end helped Ohio to pull within two goals by the half. its penultimate conference match-up portant tournament of the season, [the first rounds of the tournament, predicts Wesleyan finish on top. TheL adies saw The margin of Colorado’s nine scores before the North Coast Atlantic Con- NCAC championships],” said Yost. “We the Denison University Big Red to be both Caely Melford ’10 and Amanda of the second half against the Ladies’ ference championships, seizing all nine have been practicing hard and focus- Kenyon’s biggest threat of the weekend. Drummond ’08 put in three goals each. two was what ultimately shut the matches, 9-0. ing on staying mentally and physically “We are anticipating facing Deni- Melford’s final goal tied the game with Ladies down. Molly Yost ’09 was a 6-1, 6-0 win- tough.” son in the finals of the tournament,” said time running out; however, it was just With two games left, the Ladies ner in the No. 6 singles spot for the The Ladies, now done hosting Yost. “After playing them once before not enough. now boast an 8-4 overall record, with a Ladies, bringing her winning streak to contests at home for the season, look to during the regular season, we are looking The game Saturday, April 19 2-2 record in the North Coast Atlantic ten. Her doubles performance at No. this weekend for some challenging tennis to improve our doubles. If we can start the proved the Ladies could bounce back Conference. They look to better both 3 alongside partner Eva Ceja ’10 also matches in the NCAC championships. match by gaining points in doubles, this from the loss with a solid win over those records, rounding out the season produced successful results, an 8-3 win On Friday and Saturday, the Ladies head will definitely give us the momentum we Sewanee. Now back in Gambier, the with two conference match-ups. On over their opponents. to Oberlin College to represent Kenyon need heading into singles competition.” Ladies pounded Sewanee, 20-6. Mel- Wednesday, April 23, Kenyon will “It feels great to have consecutive in their concluding tournament of the The NCAC tournament will take ford continued her high level of play, visit Oberlin College, and the season wins, especially against the teams in our season. place at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow and Saturday setting a Kenyon College record with closes this Saturday, April 26 at 11:00 conference that we will be facing in the “We have a very strong team with at Oberlin. TheL adies’ first opponent is nine goals and three assists. She domi- a.m., when the Ladies travel to take on NCAC championships,” said Yost. a lot of depth—each player contributes yet to be announced. nated the first half, scoring five of those Allegheny College. Weekend Sports Picks Illustrations by Ellie Jabbour Weekend Weather Collegian he enyon ollegian

T K C S S a Summer Send-off Tennis F u t r u n Saturday April 26 Saturday April 26-Sunday April 27 i d r d d Ransom Lawn Oberlin College a a y a y Hey, there’s a v-ball tournament NCAC Championships Thunderstorms y Showers Mostly Cloudy Sports 72° / 51° 64° / 46° 67° / 51° Thursday, April 24, 2008 | Page 12 Lords tennis nears top ten Lords upset Bishops By Richard Freund doubles match, Michael Greenberg impressive 8-5 victory in the No.1, By Peter Frank before the break. Staff Writer ’08 and Polster, the third-ranked team making the teammates 18-0 this sea- Staff Writer The Lords carried their momentum in the Central Region, fell 8-5. In the son. In singles, Brody took away wins into the third quarter as Noah Flessel ’08 In the last week the Kenyon No. 2 match, Daniel Becker ’09 and of 6-1, 6-0 in the No.3, and Becker For the first time since 2000, the and Fred Kridler ’08 scored the first two College Lords tennis team has been Charles Brody ’10, undefeated this swept the No. 4 with wins of 6-2, 6-0. Kenyon College Lords lacrosse team goals of the second half. The Bishops on a winning streak, beating the Col- season, won 8-3. In the third, McNeil Robert Alef also made perfect scores took down conference rival Ohio Wes- answered the Lords challenge once again, lege of Wooster, Denison University, Parker ’10 and William VandenBerg in the No.6, 6-0, 6-0. leyan University, 13-11, in a game that scoring five out of the next six goals and Case Western Reserve University and ’10 pulled out a 9-7 win after an ex- The Lords head to the NCAC came down to the wire. This win gave the giving Ohio Wesleyan a 9-7 lead. Once Allegheny College. The Lords, who tended match. Greenberg, Sussman, tournament at Oberlin College this Lords a 9-1 overall record and a perfect again, the Lords fought back as Wallace are now 19-1 on the season, have Alef and Becker went on to win their weekend. Play begins at 9:00 a.m. on 2-0 in NCAC conference play with just and Jordan Zimolka ’10 netted back-to- risen to be the 11th-ranked team in singles matches. Saturday and Sunday. three games left on the schedule. back goals to tie the game at the end of the country. “It is always nice to win in the “We have had a great run so far Zach Wallace ’09 started the scor- the third quarter. Playing away against the Col- NCAC, and especially sweet to beat this year, but our toughest matches lie ing off for the Lords early in the first After the Bishops scored the fourth lege of Wooster’s Fighting Scots on up on Denison for the second of three ahead,” said Polster. “We need to win quarter, giving them 1-0 lead. Wallace quarter’s opening goal, Kenyon took April 15, the Lords raked in an 8-1 times this year,” said Parker. our conference tournament, and then scored off a pass from Brett Fuller ’09. over and they outscored the Bishops win, and improved their conference The Lords continued their win- we have an opportunity to host one of The Bishops rallied back, however, scor- 4-1 to emerge with a 13-11 win. Flessel, record to 3-0. ning streak with a decisive 7-2 victory the Regions for the National Tourna- ing an impressive three straight goals to Wallace, and Catlin led the scoring in “We have rebounded after our against the Case Western Spartans on ment. Our fan support has been great end the quarter with a 3-1 lead. the final quarter. Strong defensive per- disappointing loss to [Carnegie Mel- April 19. In the first two matches, the and to host the first three rounds of the Dominique McKoy ’10 set the formance, however, was the key to the lon University],” said McNeil Parker Lords took wins of 8-5 and 8-6. The National Tournament would be excit- tone early for the Lords in the second Lords’ victory. Goalie Dave Page ’09 led ’10. “We are refocused and working to Spartans then won the third doubles ing. Our upperclassmen leadership quarter, scoring an unassisted goal to the Lords’ defense recording five crucial peak at Nationals next weekend.” match and the No. 1 single, evening has been outstanding and our coaches bring the Lords within one. Just two saves in the closing moments of the game. Greg Sussman ’08 came home the score at 2-2. In the No. 2 singles have pushed us from day one.” minutes later, the Bishops fired back Page was honored for his performance with a 6-2, 6-0 victory. Jeremy Polster match, Polster fought back, scoring The Lords’ 19 wins are the most once again, scoring one of their own to with the NCAC lacrosse player of the ’11 scored 6-1, 6-3 in No. 2 singles. 6-4 and 6-2. Brody then took the No. since their 2003 season and bring them extend the lead back to two. The Lords, week award. Robert Alef ’09 took the No.4 match 3 with an overpowering 6-1, 6-0 and within two wins of the Kenyon record however, fought back to close the first “It was the first time we beat them at 6-2, 6-0. Polster and Alef paired in Becker won at No. 4 with scores of of 21 wins posted in 1991. half with two straight goals to tie the in a while, and it was good to know we the No. 3 doubles match and came out 7-5, 6-2. “It has been an exciting year to game at fours. With under a minute outworked them and got a victory,” said with a score of 8-2. The following day, the Lords be part of Lords tennis,” said Parker. left in the half, McKoy sprinting down McKoy after the game. The next day, the Lords doubled dominated the Allegheny Gators, “We knew from the start that we had the length of the field, evading several The Lords look to seal their post- up a win against Denison University’s 8-1, in their fifth NCAC victory. the talent to be one of the top teams potential Bishop defenders, before dish- season hopes in the next three games. Big Red, taking two of three doubles Kenyon swept the doubles matches, in the country, and this year is about ing to Devin Catlin ’09, who put the ball They play at conference rival Denison matches to win 6-3. In the No. 1 with Becker and Brody putting in an proving it.” away to tie the game with 25 seconds left University on Saturday, April 26. Paid Advertisement