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The Grizzly, March 2, 1998

Kristin Geist Ursinus College

Karen Hollinger Ursinus College

Katrina Milton Ursinus College

Ravi Chokshi Ursinus College

Mindy Hackett Ursinus College

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Recommended Citation Geist, Kristin; Hollinger, Karen; Milton, Katrina; Chokshi, Ravi; Hackett, Mindy; Prichett, Dennis; Colvin, Jacqueline; Restine, Stephanie; Blessington, Jude; Clymer, Mark; Albert, Melinda; Nemphos, Lou; Heil, Jennifer; Hurvitz, Jamie; Bauer, Michael; Shaughnessy, Fran; and DeGracia, Maria, "The Grizzly, March 2, 1998" (1998). Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper. 416. https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/416

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Volume XX Number X The Student Newspaper of Ursin us College March 2, 1998

Ursinus Offers Free Practice GRE Exam to Students

to get into graduate school. Simi­ in daily life to a broad range of When you take the GRE, your practice exam and then also the lar to the SA Ts, the GRE has two activities such as science, social stud­ scores are recorded on your tran­ exam in April, because I want to go e of The Grizzly --, parts to it: a General Test, which ies, and humanities. script and each time the test is taken to graduate school sometime, just Kaplan will be handing out, and a The quantitative section is de­ over the score is also recorded. not right now." .'·'U-All Ursinus students interested in Subject Test. signed to test students ability in graduate schools take the taking the Graduate Record Som~ Dr. Hagelgans hopes that the The General Test measures ver­ areas such as arithmetic, algebra, higher of the scores while other Exam(GRE) and not have it be re­ Ursinus students will take Kaplan bal, quantitative, and analytical geometry, and data analysis. This schools average the GRE scores corded on your transcript sign up up on their offer so they are better reasoning skills. These skills are section is testing what students together. This might deter students prepared to get into the graduate today! developed over a long period of should have learned in high school. from taking the GRE more than The test will be held on March 22, program that they would like to be time. The General Exam does not The last section of the test is the once. With Kaplan's upportunity, 1998 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. in Tho­ in. relate to a specific field of study. analytical part where reasoning students can get a feel for the GRE mas 324. To reserve a seat call 1- Dr. Hagelgans said, "With the The Subject Test is a more spe­ skills are tested. These skills are in and will help you determine how 800-KAP-TEST. The cost of this Graduate and Professional Educa­ cific exam that tests on a particular virtually all areas of study, and it much time you need to review for. tion Committee along with Kaplan test is nothing. subject area. This test is available does not require much training. Dr. Hagelgans said, "Just take the This practice exam is sponsored I hope that we can help Ursinus in 16 subject areas. From these The Graduate and Professional practice exams so you can see by the Graduate and Professional College students fulfill their dreams exams, graduate school can deter­ Education Committee is working where you need to review." Education Committee of Ursinus and goals of going to graduate mine how well rounded and fo­ together with Kaplan to bring this This test is available to any stu­ College and Kaplan Educational schools." cused students might be. practice exam to Ursinus College. dent interested in going to graduate Center, a company that is providing For more information, call Dr. The General Test is broken up Dr. Nancy Hagelgans, a member of school at some point in time. their services to score the test and Nancy Hagelgans at extention 2497 into three sections: verbal, quanti­ the committee said, "This is a great Vanessa Margerum, a senior at who will instruct in taking the test. or Vanessa Margerum at 3285. tative, and analytical. The verbal opportunity to see what the test is Ursinus decided to take the free The GRE is a test that is required section tests activities from aspects like and not have it recorded." exam. She said, "I'm takmg the A "Meeting" Eating Disorder Screening Offered at Wellness Educates UC

encouraged to talk to their hall where between 8 and 60 years of tooth enamel. about eating disorders. age. The incidences between kids The onset of bulimia usually oc­ Laura Borsdorf, professor of Ex­ ages 8 to I I is increasing. curs in conjunction with a diet, J.+5"+%1 of the Grizzly _ ercise and Sports Science, said that Symptoms of anorexia nervosa sometimes between adolescence and Eating disorder screenings were On Tuesday, February 24 a play athletic coaches and trainers were include refusal to maintain weight the early 20s. However, due to the held on Friday, Feb. 27 from 12 to entitled "The Meeting" was per­ given flyers and letters with infor­ at or above the minimal normal tendency to want to hide the embar­ 2 p.m. in conjunction with Na­ formed in Olin AudItorium at 7:00 mation on eating disorders so that weight for a given age and height, rassing bingeing and purging, pa­ tional Eating Disorders Aware­ p.m. they can take part in National Eat­ intense fear of weight gain, dis­ tients may not be diagnosed until ness Week which began Monday, The play described the lives, the ing Disorders Awareness Week by torted body image, and extreme their 30s or 40s too late to reverse February 23, and lasted until Sat­ philosophies, and the times of informing student athletes about concern with body and shape. any damage. urday, February 27. Malcolm X and Martin Luther King. the danger signs and repercussions Those afflicted with this disor­ Impulsive overeating is charac­ Phyllis Osisek, campus counse­ It described a fictional account of of these syndromes. der will go through extreme peri­ terized by periods ofgorging, which the two men meeting. lor, reported that the screening Eating disorders include ods of self-starvation. Sometimes, mayor may not alternate with fast­ The play was organized by included an eating attitude test anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, these periods will end and the per­ ing periods or repetitive diets. The Malikah Jenkins and Tarika from the National Eating Disor­ and overeating. All are different son may recover, or the illness could most dangerous part of these disor­ der Screening program that is com­ syndromes with different symp­ develop into a life-long struggle. ders is the fact that denial can keep (Continued on pg. 2) posed of31 questions designed to toms, but all usually stem from an Bulimia nervosa includes com­ a person from getting help when assess "how an individual feels inability to cope and can lead to pulsive bingeing and purging of they severely need it. "Most people about being overweight and have loss ofself-control, obsession, anxi­ food. Binges, on average, last un­ are in denial for a period of about to do with different behaviors that ety or guilt, alienation, and physi­ der two hours and a person will five years, after they have already form around eating." ological damage- usually life­ consume about 3,400 calories dur­ been entrenched [by an eating dis­ The subjects are asked if they threatening and permanent. ing that time. The purging could order]," says Osisek. have ever induced vomiting, felt According to a recent gallop poll, be induced by 50 to 100 laxatives, The purpose of these screenings guilty after indulging, taken di­ about 2 million women ages 19 to or self-induced by gagging. is to "plant the seed of doubt so that Section pages uretics or laxatives, and if they 39 and 1 million teenagers are af­ This binge-purge cycle can upset [students] might begin to look at News '. . 1 - 2 have ever thought about suicide. flicted with some form of an eating the body's balance of nutrients their behavior differently and pos­ .Opinions . 3 - 4 The scores are tabulated and all disorder. Anorexia affects lout of which can lead to fatigue, seizures, sibly come and see me," explains results are confidential. Features . . . . . /.. ·.5 every 100 females age 12 to 18. muscle cramps, and decreased bone Osisek, "But only if they are will­ A & E ...... 6 Along with ESS 100 students The North Carolina State Coun­ density. The repeated vomiting ing. Everything is voluntary." This and Nutrition students, Osisek said - ·8 seling Center reports that the onset damages the esophagus and stom­ offer is open all year round, not just .7 tResident Assistants have been for this week. ___~~:IoliI.;;;;';;i-""' ____""" of eating disorders can occur any- ach, make gums recede, and erodes .~Imt March 2, 1 998 In The News ... (The Meeting cont. from pg. I) Tiggett, junior student leaders. They had positive reactions to­ ward the play. Tiggettsaid, "[She] The House ofRepresentatives will victed of killing two brothers in a cause of that, they will only be able really appreciated the chance to -mnni"'j.jj. vote next week on a bill that would drunken brawl. Powell said that he to teach the Old Testament and the learn the viewpoints of two of the News EdItor give Puerto Rico the power to be­ didn't feel as though he received class must be taped so that it can be C :=J most profound African American come the 51 st state. President adequate defense from his attorney monitored. INTERNATIONAL NEWS leaders of this country." Clinton strongly endorses this bill. because they were lovers. CITY NEWS In China, a woman is pregnant Jenkins believed, "It was a good They have the option of continu­ Philadelphia law firrn, Morgan, and already has two children. If thiS performance and very educational. ing as a U.S. Commonwealth, be­ Marlene Corrigan will not serve Lewis & Bockius has been ordered new child isaboy, she will be forced It showed both men were really coming an independent country, or time for the death of her 680-pound by officials to pay $35 to give up one of her daughters. trying to shoot for the same goal." becoming a state. 13-year-old daughter. She will in­ million to settle a lawsuit. The Because of China's one-child rule, The characters of "The Meet­ NATIONAL NEWS stead be sentenced to 1,000 hours of lawsuit is over an insurance-fraud many couples abandon their child if ing" were Malcolm X, Rashad In California a jury has sentenced community service. scheme by former partner Allen W. it's not a boy. (Malcom X's bodyguard), and notorious rapist Lawrence Single­ Stewart. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Martin Luther King. ton to death. Singleton was con­ Federal authorities now have is one of the city's oldest, most Another bomb exploded in Alge­ Malcom X was played by Ersky victed after the testimony of one of physical evidence that can link the prestigious legal institutions and ria killing 18 people and injuring Freeman who is founder, director, his victims, Mary Vincent. She Summer Olympic bombing in At­ the nation's fourth largest law firm. 25 others. and resident playwright of Pin testified that after he raped her, he lanta with the Atlanta abortion clinic LOCAL NEWS This bombing of a passing train Points Theater. cut off her arms below the elbows. bombings. The investigators have On Thursday, a telephone pole comes shortly after a weekend bomb­ Rahshad was played by Mark found that the metal plates used in fell down and trapped a Pottsgrove ing of the nation's biggest gas pipe­ Anderson who studied theater at On Sunday, a pet ferret bit a 5- the abortion clinic bombings were School District Van. There were line in western Algeria. No one has Ball State University. While there, week-old girl at least 50 times on cut from the same place as the plates two children in the van when this claimed responsibility for either he was named Actor of the Year her face and chest. Her parents, in the Summer Olympic bombing. occurred, but no one was hurt. bombing. for his portrayal ofTroy Maxon in who were asleep next to her after Philadelphia Electric Company was August Wilson's Fences. getting drunk, were brought up on In Miami, the Bible will be taught on the scene in five minutes and In Belfast, Ireland, a letter bomb Michael Howell played the char­ felony child endangerment charges. in a county high school as history. had the surrounding wires removed exploded at a mail-sorting office. acter of Martin Luther King. Four people were hurt. The police Many people were against this idea from the van within fifteen min­ Reginald Powell, 29, of Potosi, Howell has performed profession­ have an idea of who might be re­ saying that it violated the constitu­ utes. MO, was executed by lethal injec­ ally for twenty years. Throughout sponsible. tional separation between church tion Wednesday after being con- and state in public schools. Be- that time, he has been a member of Back Alley Theatre, Round House Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre at the Folger, and the Arena Stage. Th~6rizzly The Meeting was written by Jeff Stetson and it was his fust of sev­ Editor in Cbief Texas Winners Tell All eral plays. It received a Louis B. Mayer Award for outstanding Michael T. Bauer that were given away years ago and achievement in playwriting, eight thought it would be a good idea. His 1987 NAACP Theatre Awards, Page Editors rationale was that a trip to a warm including Best Play and Best News Zenzi Ali and place in the depths of winter would Writer, and six New York Katrina Milton make a good fund-raiser as well as AUDELCO nominations. Sears and his girlfriend, Tricia give back something to Ursinus The play has also been shown Opinions Melissa Forbes and Beatty, were in their respective College Students. Maria DeGracia all over the United States and in rooms preparing for a busy week of It did serve the purpose of giving Europe and was produced as a film Features Mindy Hackett exams and meetings. Due to their back to two lucky Ursinus College for American Playhouse on PBS. Arts' & Entertainment Lou Nemphos prior engagements, as well as a lack students, but as for a fund-raiser it Pin Points Theatre, which is a Photo Editors Kristen Schuman and of time, neither could attend the was far from successful. The total musical theatre group that com­ Ed Nyman Texas Night event set up in Lower cost of the trip, including Texas bines subjects such as biology, his­ Sports Jude Blessington and Wismer Lounge. The Texas Night Night, was approximately two thou­ tory, and math into theatrical pro­ Jacquline Colvin event was designed to supplement a sand dollars, but the amount of total ductions aimed at educating, pre­ fund-raiser that USGA was con­ Advertising Manager Denelle Godek tickets sold was only sixty. Brian sented the play. ducting, in which a trip for two to said that he was disappointed be­ Final Copy Editors Denelle Godek and The performances presented by Texas was being given away. cause he thought people would be Teresa Green Pin Points Theatre have been However, when John received a "more interested in campus activi­ highly acclaimed by the call in his room at approximately ties because it is not very often one Smithsonian Institute, the D.C. Faculty Advisor 11 :00 p.m. on Thursday night, he can get a trip for two to Texas for Commission on the Arts, and over Lynne Edwards knew something had happened. five dollars." In an interview with 2500 schools throughout the "When I fust gave my $5 dollars for John I asked him a few questions United States. The Meeting was General Staff the drawing I thought nothing of it about his trip and this is how it sponsored by the Campus Activi­ Circulation Managers - Wendy Kilian and Andy Bauer because I had never won anything went: ties Board, the Students Activities Writers -Melinda Albert. Karen Angelucci. ~rian ~erg. Jess~ in my life." However, for a young RC: John, how did you feel when Office, the Arts and Lectures Se­ Federman. Kristin Geist. Carolyn Hartman. Justin Hamson. Jennl~ winless man, John Sears received a you heard that you won? ries, the Multicultural Student Ser­ fer Heil. Karen Holllinger. Jamie Hurvitz. Dennis Pritch~tt. Step~anl big break. John went down to Restine. Ted Schaffer. Franceen Shaughnessy. Ravi Chokshl JS: I was ecstatic because it was a vices, the Dean of Student Life, Wismer Lower Lounge to fmd out great opportunity to get off of the and the Chaplain's Office. The that he had won a trip for two to campus and go somewhere I had play was the last of many perfor­ Texas and would be leaving that Editorlal Polley never gone before. mances and lectures presented to morning. RC: How do you feel about the trip? Ursinus during Black History All letters and articles submitted to The Grizzly must be signed b.y the auth~r : In the The idea of a trip to Texas origi­ interest of content integrity, anonymous articles will not be pubhshed. OpinIons that JS: In all, it was a great trip. If! had Month. appear in articles are those of those authors, and not necessarily those of the student body nated from Brian Ebersole, presi­ another opportunity, I would not or administration. The Grizzly reserves the right to edit any submISSIon for grammatIcal. dent of USGA. Brian told me that hesitate to do it again. legal. and/or spatial purposes. he thought of the idea from trips March 2, 1 998 'Il0 i§it.J§~tI Greeks Faces in the Crowd Respond to for other places to eat at a distance. Do you think the United States interfers excessively in the affairs If you believe that this is the case, then maybe you need to rethink of other countries? Rudolfs how great these friendships are. Joining a sorority or fraternity does Article not require one to drop his or her ~"M'no1m§~Opinions EdiJ friends. My suite in Re1ffiert is a To the Editor: prime example of this: I live with When I used to think of the word The United States has deployed many troops to help protect two of my sorority sisters, three sorority, I would picture the Delta, other countries, such as Bosnia, or to enforce UN laws, such sisters of Phi Alpha Psi and two Delta, Delta, Can I help ya, help ya, as in Iraq. However, debates have been sparked by the notion non-Greeks. The eight of us are help ya?! girls, and I never imag­ very close friends regardless of our that the US has too great of a role in foreign affairs. ined that I would become associ­ affiliations. My roommate, in fact, ated with such a group. However, is independent yet she is still one of when I came to Ursinus, I found a my best friends, she still sits with sorority of women that shared my me at meals and she is even invited interests, accepted my differences, "As the reigning superpower of the world, the Unite? States' sole to the majority ofour sorority events. and in no way resembled my pre­ responsibility in world affairs is to insure human equality and proper I can't speak for all Greeks, but I conceived notion of shallow girls. treatment throughout the world." know for a fact that several sorori­ I pledged Alpha Sigma Nu in the Fateen Bullock ties/fraternities encourage Non­ spring of 1997, and I am very Freshman Ursinus Student Greeks to sit and socialize with them. pleased with that decision. I would, Furthermore, there is no rule that therefore, appreciate the opportu­ says you should only sit with your nity to defend the Greek system. brothers or sisters. I frequently sit First, in the last edition of the with my team or other friends (and paper, Karen Rudloff stated that yes, some of them are even in other people I have become great friends sororities). "No other nations of the world welcome and in most, but not all, cases, with will sit at assigned tables Wil1 need us support. If they didn't want it orneed it, they could tell us to leave their Greek mates while 1... search (Continued on pg. 4) them alone." . Eleisha Abrams-Massey Classi,fieds Junior Ursinus Student Help Wanted Earn$750-$1500IWEEK URSINUSCOLLEGEE~G Raise all the money your student PROGRAMseeks20r3 PT group needs by sponsoring a TechnicaVStudent VISA Fundraiser on your campus Support Assistants for Mon.! No investment & very Little time Tues.lWed.lThurs. eves. for Fall needed. There's no obligation, s( "Smce the Cold War ended the US emerged as the only superpower, so '98. Assists. will be responsible fo why not call for information today it is our responsibility to be an example of democracy." maintainir1g & monitoring a CallI-800-323-8454x95. Melissa Kosmin distance learnmg classroom for Sophomore Ursmus Student $300-$500 the St. Joseph's grad. programs at Distributing phone cards. No Ursinus beginnmg Sept. 8, 1998. ~ experience necessary. For more hours of required traming will be information send a self-addressed necessary in Apr. of this year - stamped envelope to Primtime dates to be determir1ed. Should Communications, P.O. Box 694355 feel comfortable m a technically Miami,FL33269-1355 complex environment. Must be capable of responsive trouble MenIW omen earn $375 weekly "It is partly our obligation because we have money and we should SUPP?rt shooting & mature decision processing/assembling Medical countries that are in need, but we should not try to convert other countnes making. Excellent communication ID Cards at your home. Immedi- to democracy because we think that our way is the right way, or the only skills are necessary to act as ate openings, your local area. way." liaison wi adult students, mstruc- Experience unnecessary, will Juliette Van de Geer tors, continumg ed. staff & media train. Call Medicard 1-541-386- Sophomore Ursinus Student services staff. Submit a short 5290Ext 118M statement of interest & qualifica- tions immed. to: Sonja Pettingill, Roommate Wanted Office of Continuing Education Female roommate wanted to share email: small house in Collegeville. She [email protected] will have a private bedroom & fax: (610)409-3787 "The US should only get involved in situations that affect us directly." bathroom and full use of the Ray Begley PT counter work at a dry cleaner's house. Rent at $350/mo. plus Freshman Ursinus Student in Audobon. $5/hr. afternoons phone calls. Call Margy489-2565 untiI7p.m., some Saturdays. Call 10amto I pm454-l566 leave Linda 666-7394 message

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(cant. from pg. 3) Secondly, if you don' t like some­ tendance, register parties, get ap­ thing about the campus, you do proval for flyers, complete 20 ser­ something about it. Ursinus Col­ vice hours per semester, designate Response to New Bookstore lege encourages its students to take specific pledge days and plans ac­ tioned that the present book store is bookstore to meet regulations initiative. If you want to improve cording to guidelines, restrictpledg­ To the Editor: in an inconvenient location that and not spend so much money? When I came to Ursinus almost activities on campus, join CAB. If ing to three weeks, and train for makes it difficult for students to Where did we get the huge sur­ three years ago, I knew that the you prefer a particular activity, start parties? Please be so kind as to use. The administration thinks that plus of money to allow us to tuition was high, but that wasn't a club to get that activity started. enlighten us on where we can find a more central location, attached to build something like this any­ really a concern. Ursinus had an Sitting back and complaining about this alleged power. Wismer center, would make it much way, when there are students excellent reputation for getting stu­ the social life at UC won' t change Finally, I shouldn't even give the easier to access. What???? Weare dropping out because they can dents into graduate school and be­ it, and it certainly won' t make your "fell into a trap" comment a re­ all college students, and I would no longer afford to go here, or, cause I have wanted to be a vet since years here enjoyable. Seize the sponse, but I will say this: nobody venture a to say that most of us are as an even more frequent occur­ I was old enough to talk, that was opportunities that college has to tied you up and dragged you to the in pretty good health. Walking the rence' becoming alumni who the most important thing to me. offer, orchestrate new activities and parties. There was no conspiracy to extra 100 meters, from the pro­ are in debt for the next 15-20 Besides, I had a scholarship, as did if you don't believe in Greek par­ get you there. You chose, freel}, to posed site for the new bookstore to years paying off their $90,000 a lot of my friends and ii. seemed as ties, attend those at the Unity House, go to these parties. We're certainly the present book store, is not going education? Ursinus was doing its best to make Musser or fund your own. Go to the glad you "don't mind us." And I'm to kill any ofus. Not to mention that This college really needs to school affordable. day trips and movie nights the school sure we were happy to see you there, a fair number of Ursinus students start thinking more about where However, freshman year is a time has to offer. But don't put the but no one tricked you into staying. have cars on campus, at least it it spends money. I know that a when you fmd out many things. For blame on the Greeks. We're trying Obviously you wanted to go to them; appears that way since fmding a college is a business, and there­ one, you realize that a lot of the to offer an alternative to boring apparently you had a good time. parking space is impossible, and fore spending money to build a people you go to school with really weekend nights, and parties just Where, then, lies this trap? these students would rather drive to new bookstore, science hall, and don' t have to worry about getting happen to be our specialty. In conclusion, I did not join my the bookstore an; way. senior honor house is justified aid of any sort, and you also realize The author also felt that she was sorority to gain friends. I was friends But do we really need a new because it attracts new students that for every person who doesn't given the false impression that the with the majority of the sisters be­ bookstore? The article went on to (who will soon learn that the need the money, there are many Greek system was a minor and re­ fore pledging. However, pledging, explain what new features our new college they thought cared so that couldn' t be here without it. laxed part of campus life I'd like to regardless of what anybody says, and "improved" bookstore would much about its students really Freshman year also showed me what know how it isn't. Greeks don't did strengthen these friendships. I have. There is tl- be a section where only cares about bringing in new occurs at least once in everyone's charge admission to their parties; have a bond with my sisters that students will be able to sit and pre­ students to pay its ever increas­ four years here; someone will drop they cover the cost. Greeks do not probably could not be understood view their books before buying them, ing tuition) out because she can no longer af­ have invitation lists for their par­ until one actually goes through an area to listen to new music before In my opinion, the adminis­ ford to stay. How can Ursinus let ties; the entire campus is welcome. pledging. The sorority has become buying it, and maybe even an area tration should give more of the this happen when we have enough While they do sit together at meals as Waliyyah Muhsin put it, "a fam­ to sit and drink a cappuccino from College's wealth to new stu­ money to add to Pfahler, renovate a (as most friends do), so do other ily away from home." I would do Zacks while you read. In addition dents in the form of grants and main street house that is accessible organizations. Our Greek system, anything for my little and big sis­ to these upgrades, the mail area scholarships, instead of spend­ at present, to 7.S% of the especially compared to a that of ters, for any of my sisters. And I popula~ would be made more spacious and ing so much just to get more. tion (assuming all class sizes are other schools, is in fact, minor and know I could count on them as well. an elevator installed- I hope to Although the college is a busi­ equal and referring to senior honor relaxed. I look to them when I'm happy' or allow handicap ac. :!ssibility. ness, we the students are the As a member of the Greek com- sad. We party together, work 'to- students) and build a new book The books we buy at the book­ customers now and the (sup­ store? Even the people with schol­ munity, I would certainly like to gether, and do service together. store are textbooks required for our portive?) alurrmi of the future. arships are affected by such foolish hear about the impact and power we Most importantly, we always have classes. Whether we approve of Katie Tuffey spending, because every year the hold over the heads of the faculty fun together. And I guess that's them arnot, we have to buy them, so tuition increases, but in three years and non-Greeks. Why then do we what it's all about. why would we want to preview my scholarship hasn't increased need to submit pledge plans, imple- them? Second, ifI wanted to buy a 72 PEOPLE NEEDED!!! once. ment study hours, enforce class at- Lauren Flanagan, Alpha Sigma Nu CD, I would go to Sam Goody or EARN QUICK EASY So why do these thoughts surface another one of the large chain mu­ now that I am a junior and almost CASH!!! sic stores, where it would be cheaper. graduated? The reason is probably ~CORD INVENTORY IN The reason students don't buy CDs multi-faceted. Maybe it is because at the book store now is not because GREAT V ALLEY I just spent a semester in Germany we can't listen to them first at a Fri., Apr. 17th Sam-Spm wfFree where the education is still free listening station. And if I want to Dinner paid for by tax dollars. I was asked sip a cappuccino while reading, I'll Sat., Apr.1Sth 9am-9pm wfFree many times if I thought it was un­ go to Borders where I can get a real Lunch fair to pay for schooling, my ques­ cappuccino and not a W A W A type Sat., Apr. 18th 1:OOpm-9pm tioners saying that paying for edu­ Tell it to the jury. imitation. For that matter, I can go Free sodas both days cation limits the number of people to W A W A and get a cheaper No speci21 skills required who can go to school to only those T~lI them whatever you want, but If you have sex cappuccino and read in my room. Wear Jeans & Sneakers that can afford it. With a woman without her consent, you could be Lastly, I really see no need to in­ $6.35IHr. Bring Your Friends But as well as this question still crease the size of the mail box area CALLIMMEDIATELY!! First arrested, charged and convicted of rape. And then being stuck i.n my head, the thing since there are never more than 10 Come Basis! ! you can tell your family and friends goodbye. that really bothered me, is that two people there at a given time. Work one day or both!! weeks ago I read in The Grizzly that I guess that this brilliant plan for Must sign up in advance & be we were building a new bookstore. a new bookstore would not anger dependable! ! Immediately I asked, Why? Ac­ Agai~st. h.er will is against the law. me so much if I had not read how Not accessible by public transpor­ cording to President Strassburger 11m: taghne IS used with permission from Pi Kappa Phi. much this wonderful new conve­ tation in his interview with Grizzly writer, nience was going to cost. For those Call TODAYSTemporary Teresa Green, the bookstore was 101992 RapcTreatl1lcnl Cenler. S~llIa Monica H'l\pital. that did not read the article, the cost only "a temporary structure" and is (610) 995-2440 of the new book store is estimated at "not meeting laws"("Is the Book­ $700,000 to $900,000. Why doesn't store a Rip Off?" Grizzly Feb. 16, the college improve the present 1998). However, it was also men- March 2, 1998 A Tr.il:e the situation on Main Street, might hllp:/Iwww.ol •. duke.edu efforts made to ensure the safety of for the safety of all citizens, con­ AppIic...... I99IF. __I. Collegville residents and Ursinus we encourage the Borough[ or sistently break this law? Mech 20, 1991. students, cars still refuse to yield to PENNDOT] to improve street light­ ••• " COIUOfIIu .. ofrmiwni/iu provIdi"llloadenltip in .d.CtJIiorr. raellrClt pedestrians. I can remember an ing, repaint the crosswalk at 6th & aIIIl tIw raponsibh .... of-,ll rUOllTCU in tIw ""Pic-. 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the city, trying to recapture his iden­ colleagues were always asking her Sexual Assault tity. The questions he asks are valid for advice and methods to becom­ ones: Why can't anyone tell him Awareness Week When Dr. Patricia Gross, Assis­ ing more effective teachers. By Dark City: Have you ever forgot­ how to get to the shore? When was tant Professor ofEducation, received training aspiring educators, Gross ten where you put your keys or the last time anyone has ever seen notification she was to appear in felt that she would be able to share what you had for breakfast? It the sun or daylight? Are we more Who's Who of America's Teach­ her ideas and methodologies with seems trivial, but in Alex Proyas' than just a mere sum of our memo­ Students Together Against ers, she thought it was a promo­ others. exhilarating and imaginative new ries? The conclusion he comes to is Rape (STAR) is sponsoring tional advertisement. As she read After graduating from sci-fi thriller, Dark City your past is a simple, but poignant one. The Sexual Assault Awareness Week, further, she saw she had been nomi­ Columbia's Teacher's College with relatively easy to forget. heart is the key that unlocks the Monday, March, 2, through Fri­ nated by Ursinus Alumni, Carolyn a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.), Take for instance the protagonist soul. day, March 6. Everyone is en­ McNamara '96. Although Gross, she was offered several jobs. She of Dark City, John Murdoch. He Australian director Alex Proyas, couraged to attend and show your who still keeps in contact with her chose to come to Ursinus because wakes up in a bathtub in a run­ first dazzled viewers with his dark support. As an added incentive­ former student, knew McNamara she liked the close knit environ­ down apartment to fmd a mangled and brooding 1993 cult classic, The the group or organization (Greek was fond of her, she did not expect ment. "I like the idea that I can have prostitute in what he thinks is his Crow, and here again he presents us or non Greek) to show the most to receive such a distinguished classes in my home, or that students living room. His memory is now with a mind-boggling and enter­ support throughout the week will honor. "It was a great feeling," can drop by for tutoring or just to just fragmented flashes ofhis child­ taining glimpse into his imagina­ receive $50. So come out and exclaimed Gross. talk. It was just the whole spirit of hood at Shell Beach, a mysterious tion. The look of Dark City echoes make this week a success! Who's Who of America's Teach­ the place and the people." place no can tell him how to get to some of the more classic science ers is published armually, and rec­ Gross's love for education and fiction films such as Metropolis, Monday, March 2, at 7 :00 p.m. ognizes what is considered to be the people was echoed by Christina He's wanted by an accordion and Blade Runner, but Dark City in Wismer Lower Lounge, a game top 5% of all teachers in America Dappallone, a senior English major playing police inspector Bumstead seems fresh and original. of Sex-Tac-Toe geared towards at the elementary through post sec~ who completed the Teacher's Cer­ (William Hurt), in connection with Dark City moves much like a sexual assault and information ondary levels. Students, parents, tification Program with Dr. Gross the murders of six prostitutes, his classic comic book in the sense that about prevention and awareness and/or colleagues nominate distin­ this past winter. "I noticed that lounge singing wife Emma (the after every breath taking, spine tin­ will be played. Grab 5-6 friends guished educators for inclusion in teaching pervades her entire life. ravishing Jennifer Cormelly), but gling scene, the viewer wants to and come out to play! Questions the book. She doesn't just teach a lesson and more importantly he is being hunted tum the page to see what's going to range from sexual assault, aware­ Gross, who began her teaching that's it. She goes home and thinks by The Strangers. The Strangers happen next. Overall, Dark City ness, and prevention to miscella­ career over 25 years ago as a sec­ about the lesson, and the students are knife wielding aliens who are a reminds us to cherish the past and neous topics just about sex. So ondary English teacher, was dis­ and how they feel about the lesso~ mix between Murnau's Nosferatu never lets us forget the imagination come out and show how much heartened by the negativism some she has taught," stated Dappallone. and Powder. They have the ability is the most endearing quality we as you really know. The winning of the teachers had. "I saw a 50- Senior Janetta Trecroce, who is to "tune" or alter physical reality humans have, and to use it as much group will receive twenty dol­ year-old educator teaching with her an aspiring Physical and Health Edu­ and perceptions. The Strangers as possible. lars. feet on the desk .. .She told me by the cation teacher, said, "I like the fact levitate through the sky, create time I had enough documentation that Dr. Gross is open-minded and doorways, and can stop time by Tuesday, March3, at9:00p.m. What movie is this from? to get her fired, she would be 55- positive. She expresses a genuine just chattering their teeth. They are in Wismer Lower Lounge, the years-old and ready to retire," said concern for her students." dying, and much like the Borg in movie "When He's Not a It's ti me for spi c~ and the Gross. Dr. Gross plans to continue shar­ Star Trek, they share a collective Stranger" will be held. This movie Gross decided to pursue her Doc­ ing her ideals and methodologies mind. Every night at midnight, ucky spice is ... paprika! stars Kevin Dillon, John Terlesky, torate of Education, because she with others. She recently wrote a they freeze time and experiment on and Annabeth Gish as college "Oh thank you, thank you! wanted to train teachers, with hopes book, entitled "Joint Curriculum humans, swapping their memories, students. The students deal with to help create a more positive class­ Design," and plans to write another searching for the one thing they ou've made me the a controversial rape on campus room environment for students. book when she takes her sabbatical. believe will save them, the human and with the reality that not all uckiest spice in the "I wanted to be able to affect She also would like to begin a Mas­ soul. rapes are committed by strang­ orld!" teachers to be more positive and ters of Education Program here at The Strangers are chasing ers. It is a great opportunity to recognize their responsibilities to Ursinus. Meanwhile she will con­ Murdoch because for some un­ Bc thc first to c-mai I at break from studies, so grab a snack the student," Gross said. Gross ad­ tinue to do what she enjoys the known reason, he is immune to The onempho5 with the COITCCt from Zack's and come on out. mits that as a high school teacher, most; training educators for the fu­ Strangers power, and he also can ns\\'er and recei\'e a prize. ture. "tune," so he wildly flees through Outdoor Adventure Club Thursday, March 5 at7:00p.m. comes to Ursinus in Olin Auditorium, Outspoken Productions will present on sexual What's Happening At V.C. The newly-formed Ursinus Col­ assault, alcohol, and awareness. lege Outdoor Adventure Club is Outspoken Productions is a trav­ looking for rock climbers skiers eling group of student educators mountain bikers, and gen~ral ad~ with effective energetic skits .""",,.Im_The GrizZ1U upcoming week. Austen at the Movies: Representa­ venture sports enthusiasts of all G about sexual assault. They well The first, a film sponsored by the tions of Class in British and Ameri­ After the chaos of the first six types. Join and participate in every­ be presenting about alcohol, rela­ French club, is a compliment to last can films" this Thursday, March 5, weeks ofthe Spring term, a feeling thing from how-to clinics at tionships, and basic communica­ week's film "Trois Hommes et un at 4:15 in Olin 108. of calm and relaxation is about to Buckman's Ski Shop to intense out­ tion their connection to sexual Couffin." The American remake of Last, and most defmitely least, descend upon the Ursinus campus. door rock climbing in Permsylva­ awareness. They have presented this film, "Three Men and a Bab y" Spring Break begins this Friday, The play is over, all Greek pledging nia. Anyone may join, no experi­ numerous times at Ursinus, in­ will be shown on Tuesday, March 3 March 6th at the end of classes. The has ended, and the midterm crunch ence is necessary, all suggestions cluding freshmen orientation last in Wismer Lower Lounge. semester break will end on Mon­ is being felt by all. are welcomed and encouraged. year. Show your support for this The second event is a continua­ day, March 16th at 8:00 a.m. This is fine since the week ahead The frist meeting will be called important issue! tion of the William Wilson Baden promises to be very easy. There are immediately after spring break, for Faculty Lectures. Dr. Carol Dole only three scheduled events for the details, call ex. 3192 or e-mail will hold a discussion on "Jane [email protected]. edu. March 2, 1998 Solid Bears Run into a Wall Tribute to the Unsung Hero Performance at at Hopkins against Dickinson last year. Dur­ Championships ing that memorable night, Boies became number one in the Ursinus forUC turning a four point deficit into a record books by registenng 13 as­ 28-9 lead with just over a minute Swimming On the hardwood, Dede Boies is a sists in a single game. Boies ex­ left in the half. Ursinus saw no player. The numbers and the accom­ plained "I am proud to have relief in the second half, as Hopkins plishments indicate that Dede is not achieved that mark, but I could not The Ursinus College women's never looked back on their way to just some fl ash-in-the-pan standout. have done it without my team­ basketball team had their hopes the lopsided victory. Dede has achieved a number oflofty mates." for a "We set the tempo early and had goals in three years and perhaps Boies is an elusive point guard Championship crushed on them on their heels a little bit," none is as impressive as the streak. on the court, and has been honored You are in a strange blue and Wednesday night after suffering a said Ursinus head coach Lisa Cor­ Since coming to Ursinus, Boies has this season with the role of team white place surrounded by hun­ devastating 75-38 defeat at the nish. "But they are a great team, started every game. At the end of captain. "Being elected team cap­ dreds of bald men and scantily hands of the Johns Hopkins Blue and we needed to play perfectly to this season, her streak ofconsecutive tain," Boies expressed, "is a great clad women. Could it be the "twi­ Jays. beat them down here. When you starts reached 75 . Boies, a junior honor, especially since it was my light zone?" No, it was just the The Bears, winners of four turn the ball over 15 times and communications major, is a two teammates that chose me." Centennial Conference Swimming straight and eight out of their last don't score for 13 minutes in the sport standout at Ursinus and has Boies has two major goals left to Championship meet hosted by nine entering the game, fell vic­ first half, it's impossible to win." been the captain of the girl's basket­ accomplish at Ursinus. First, Boies Franklin and Marshall on Febru­ tim to a 13 minute scoring drought Even the Bears' force in the ball team this season. plans to graduate with a degree in ary 20-22. in the first half which led to an paint, junior center Kelly "Starting every game since my communications. "Athletically, I The Ursinus men' s team fm­ insurmountable 32-14 lead at the McCarthy, was held in check. freshman year is not that important am determined to be a part of a ished seventh with a score of 173, intermission. McCarthy was kept from having to me," stated the point guard. "I just team that won a significant title" while the women attained eighth The turning point in the game her way in the low post and was want to contribute in any way that I admitted Dede. place with 157 points. The women came with 5:46 gone in the first only able to manage six points can for our team to win. I have been Boies remains optimistic about fought quite a battle against Bryn half. After Ursinus jumped out to against the Hopkins defense. fortunate not to suffer any serious next season, recovering from the Mawr for the seventh spot, but the an early 9-5 lead, Hopkins called "They played incredible de­ injuries." Contributing to winning team's tough loss to John Hopkins fmal relay decided the fmishing a time-out. When play was re­ fense," said McCarthy. "They were comes easy for Dede. last week. "That game is still positions. sumed, the Blue Jays went into a in front of me, behind me, and we This season, Boies averaged 7.0 upsetting to me, because I know Other teams competing in the full court press that allowed them couldn't get the ball in down low. points, and 3.2 steals per game. She our team has more potential and meet included Gettysburg, to take control of the ball game. They're a greatteam. We had a lot led the Bears in assists, averaging heart then what the score reflects," Swarthmore, Franklin and "I think we were intimidated by of turnovers, but they forced the 4.78 an outing. In the Centennial Dede stated. Marshall, Washington, Dickinson, the press," said junior guard Jen turnovers." Conference, Boies topped the statis­ With Dede' s dedication and and Western Maryland. The larl!e Mahoney. "It took us out of our Hopkins was led by the 1997 tic sheet, averaging 4.44 assists per leadership, the lady Bears will come field of competitors was narrow~d game." According to Mahoney, it Centennial Conference Player of game in league play. Although these back next year, ready to win the (continued on page 8) was not so much the execution, the Year, senior forward Julie season averages are impressive, her title of Centennial Conference but more the idea of the press that Anderson. She scored 18 points and most outstanding number occurred Champions. had the Bears reeling. pulled down 15 rebounds for the "We could break the press, but Blue Jays. Senior forward Megan : les time to revisisl the J!lZZ Era in 19'2O's Clicago ... where i\I CafX>ne WllS king nobody wanted to shoot," Larkin was the only Ursinus player . and Prohibition WIlS in full swing. '!be Ursinllil College Blue Note J!lZZ &Jcieo/ Mahoney said. "After we got past in double figures with 11 points. . Wllll~ you to e~rience this incredible ~riod in the history of music al half court, nobody took the initia­ Hopkins remains undefeated at tive to drive to the basket or take home this season, upping their the shot. Nobody shot for those 13 record to 12-0 in Baltimore. They Duke's Place minutes; that's what killed us." will host for Hopkins went on a 23-0 run the third time in three years in the in WISmer Lower Lounge during the Bears' scoring drought, championship game. on friday. March ?J) from 8 PM to MidniePl Indoor Track Join us as we celebrate in the so/Ie of some of Clicago's flneSl j!lZZ dubs. jured her arches a few weeks ago. such lIS the Bee Hive. Lincoln Carden. and the Plantation. Al8. a dinner Championships "I've been practicing every other day for about two or three weeks. Then sea!JOned with true Clicago flavor will re served while you &rove to the I by Mark Clymer only one runner made it to the last week I reinjured them," Harden sounds of a live j!lZZ bind. oome entrees will include Clden in Spring lrek fmals during the first half of the said. She never gave up, though. hosted the &uce and Clarred Medallions of Beef with Cabernel &uce a5 Vidalia meet, those who competed gave it "Considering that I have been in­ 1998 Centennial Conference Indoor Onions. /I;, seating is limited to 100. we ask thal you WVP to the Studenl their all. The athletes gave each jured for a while, with my arch prob­ Track Championships Feb. 27-28. other support as well. "This was lem, I am really happy with the way , Activities Offtce (t225T) lIS soon lIS fX>SSible. The CD.!ll for dinner is only $5. The meet began on Friday around my first big event and I was kind of I raced. I got out of the blocks really BYOB. (Beer a5 wine only please.) 5:30 p.m. nervous. I've never been to any­ well and tied my best time for the Ursinus College is a small school. Alto. Duke's Place o~ns i~ doors to the public so all may enjoy thing like this before, but every­ season," she added. The track and field program is small the snazzy sounds of body was behind me. There is a lot In the 1997 Indoor Track and Field as well. The Bears entered the meet of team spirit. We may not be able season, both the men's and women's left Tum al125th &.reel for one reason. "We didn't come to take the conference title, but teams struggled to stay out of last out here to take the conference. we're already on the board. We'll place. The men's team fmished with However, we've all got the heart. show everybody what Ursinus is a total of 18.0 points placing them We're all determined to do our best," all about.," Brown continued. seventh out of nine teams. The stated Ara Brown a sophomore Along with team spirit, Ursinus women's team finished with 13.0 sprinter. was showing their determination. points placing them eighth out of That is what they did. Although Senior sprinter, Stacy Harden in- nine teams. March 2,1998

USA D-III Mardi Gras All-Star (continued from page 7) The men were led by junior Geoff Classic Mills, who placed fifth in the 400 individual medley (4:25.11) and fUE SCOREBOARD through several heats for each event. sixth in the 200 backstroke The fmal two heats were comprised (for the week of February 22-28) hitting, intensely spirited game. of the consolation round in which (2:06.05). Junior Dan Jones also qualified to swim in the final round When asked about the game's places nine through sixteen were for Ursinus in the 100 backstroke, Women's Basketball intensity, Colvin said, "I was awarded and the fmal round to deter- This week's record: 0-1 suprised at the intensity of this mine places one through eight. bringing home eighth place Senl·ors 11·ght end Rick Colvin (:56.97). Jones, Jason Forsell, Mills, Overall: 13-12 - game, the guys on my team worked Although Ursinus was unable to and cornerback Eric Lieberman and Chris Calderelli comprised the Most recent score: Hopkins 75, hard and really stepped it up. They walk away with a team title, indi- I ed m· the 1998 USA Division relay team which obtained the sev- Ursinus 38. The Bears season p ay gave it 100% " vidual swimmers achieved a great III Mardi Gras All-Star Classic. . enth positions in both the 200 and ends with a loss in the first round The athletes hustled, played deal of recognition. Most of the 400 medley relays (I :45.00 and ofplayoffs. Fortunately, Ursinus was repre- tough, and represented Ursinus' swimmers were able to qualify for the sented with the excellent perfor- talent in both offensive and de- consolation round in at least one of 3:53.93, respectively). The free mance of these two football play- . relay team of Jones, Mills, Swimming fensive play. Colvin excelled in their individual events. "Seasonal C Id Iii d R Wb I ers. The competition was held in bl k· d I h d t h bests" is the key phrase accurately a ere , an uss e an cap- Conference Championships: Shreveport, Louisiana on Sunday, w~~e m~i:e~~ :o::~:~::~ describing this meet, as many of the tured sixth in the 200 (1 :32.40) and Men's team finished seventh with a score of 173. The women fin­ February 22 . defense with his spectacular cov- swimmers bested their regular sea- seventh in the 400 (3 :24.59). The Colvin and Lieberman fami- The most surprising aspect of the ished eighth place with 157 lies traveled to Louisiana to sup- erage and tackles. son times. meet was Jones' strong finish in the points. th The ·ght bel"ore the all star For the women, J·unior Kelly port elf. sons, an d commen t e d thTIl thl t J.I m· v·ted- to Donohue accomplished two eighth 100 backstroke. Throughout the th "th tn· rth hi Ie game, e a e es were I season, Jones concentrated on swirn- Gymnastics at e p was a wo w h · th 1 Shreveport place fmishes in the 500 free (5:34.86) . marc m e anua ming the short freestyle races and ECAC Playoffs: expenence M d· G P d N t n1 d·d and the 400 individual medley Colvin and Lieberman joined ar I ras ara e. 0 0 y I rarely swam any backstroke events. Ursinus placed fourth place beat­ football players from across the the athletes go to play football, (5:02.02). Senior Cristin Veit con- He commented, "In the last meet at ing MIT and Brockport. Ithaca nation, including Colorado, Texas, b u t th ey were a 1so h onore d m· tinued her domination of short sprint F&M, I swam the 100 back just for took flfstplace in the ECAC meet. f t f hr· c·ty racing by taking seventh in the 100 Wisconsin, Arkansaw, and Min- ron 0 an en e I . fun, and I got a decent time. Since nesota,justto name a few . Colvin, Lie berman sal· d , "Th e para d e free (:57.76). The relay team of the freestyle sprints are always very Wrestling Donohue, Suzarme Alexander, Lynn Lieberman, and Bill Boothe from was a great opportunity to get to tight, I just decided to go for it." Donny Asper (158) and Bucky Juniata College, were the only play- know the other players on a social Knothe, and Veit placed seventh in Teammate Juliette van der Geer Johnson (126) earned bids to na­ ers from the state of Pennsylvania. level. The entire trip, especially the 200 and 400 medley relays remarked about Jones' achievement, tionals in Iowa. · 1" · (2:06.19 and 4:33.94, respectively), The Ursinus athletes were se· the game was a once in a 1iJ.etlfTIe "We were all very proud of him." Asper won 1st place at regionals; defeating rival Bryn Mawr in both lected to play for the Black squad. opportunity for me." The atmosphere of the meet may Johnson took 2nd. events. The free relay team of Both contributed substantially to Colvin and Lieberman tmished have contributed greatly to the Donohue, Faith Tate, Knothe, and their victory over the Red squad, their football careers as a com- Ursinus athletes' performances. Indoor Track Veit additionally posted respectable \6-6 The players competed in plete success. We 're really proud Juniors Jason Forsell and Geoff Men's team ended with a total of times in the 200 and 400 relays bad weather conditions, but that of their performance and repre- Mills agreed, "People were cheer- 18.0 points placing them seventh (\ :53 .86 and 4:06.48, respectively). did not stop it from being a hard- sentation of Ursinus. ing throughout the meet, but out of nine teams. The women's ~~~~~~~~=~~=~2~~~~~~~~----~------'~eryo~ ' s~wa~~andinv~v~ team fmished with 13 .0 points for the :elays. The fmal relay (400 placing them eighth. UC Gymnasts Headed All The Way to the Top free) was the most exciting, because it' ~ what the whole meet came down I to.-' the team attacked each routine they The energy of the meet defmitely !..t.fflfffjii.•1iI·.:.!i."f!I'.I.f~ LaVigne, an.d junior co~captain Upcoming Events ~...... Kerne McKmney recelvmg 9.1, competed and it showed in their faces played a role in senior Dave Myers' of. The Grizzly 9.0, 8.9, and 8.8 respectively. and in our scores." competition. Myers competed in ~- The Bears had continued suc- The meet was particularly special spite of a disabling injury to the cess on beam. Senior Monica to LaVigne and Leahy who both re­ shoulder. "I wasn't going to com­ On Friday, February 20, the Wrestling: Jushchyshyn led UC with a score ceived the "performance of the night" pete; I didn't even bring my bag Women's Gymnastics Team com­ NCAA Nationals of 9.25 . LaVigne, Mullan, and award, which was voted on by their with me," Myers stated, "Wben I peted against the Naval Acad­ @ Upper Iowa University Leahy followed closely, also show­ teammates following the meet. got there, I could just feel the en­ emy. The Bears won with a score 3/5-3/7 ing great agility and balance. Overall, everyone seemed espe­ ergy, watching people prepare to that reflected their increasing per­ The UC gymnasts swung their cially pleased with the women's per­ swim. I borrowed a suit and goggles formance level. way to the top on the uneven bars. formances. "Navy was just another from my coach, and then I had to Yet again, junior Angela Mullan, senior Courtney Gilbert, example of how total concentration, run back to the hotel to get some Mullan led UC with several amaz­ Jushchyshyn, junior Najah dedication, and team spirit can pay towels. Ijustreallywanted toswirn." Coming after Spring ing performances. She reached DiPaolo-Brown, and Leahy all off. I really feel that ECAC's will be This meet marks the conclusion Break: her goal for the second time, scor­ dazzled the audience with spec­ our time to peak and pull it all to­ of the 1997-1998 swimming season ing a 36.5 in the all around. tacular routines. gether," stated hopeful co-captain for the Bears. Junior Whelan re­ Sophomore Cindy Leahy also On vault, the Bears displayed Megan Brown. flected, "We really came together Baseball peaked. She received her highest more impressive moves. High Ursinus hostedECAC's on Satur­ as a team, especially in the fm~ Softball all around score of the season, scorers senior Allyson Smith, day February 28, their last meet until weeks. Even though swimming is earning a 34.4. Like Mullan, Lacrosse (Women's) freshman Lauren McNamee, nationals. Good luck to the women generally an individual sport, you Leahy performed exceptionally Mullan and McKinney all nailed who hope to be on their way to Na­ will never be as successful without Lacrosse (Men's) well in all four events. solid vaults. tionals. your teammates to keep you going." The floor exercise seemed to be Outdoor Track Because of the high score, the Congratulations to the entire the highlighted event of the meet. meet against Navy was extra ex­ Ursinus Swim Team for an impres­ All of the girls demonstrated their citing to the women. Co-captain sive showing at Championships and skill and grace with clean rou­ McKinney commented, "Navy for all of their accomplishments tines. Leading scorers included was our highest scoring and best during the regular season. Leahy, Mullan, sophomore Sarah meet all season. Every member of