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Volume 115, Number 25 Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 Friday, May 12, 1995 est Will DiscUss Dean candidates

By Daniel C. Stevenson speculate on what they might do as and S ng-Un Chuang dean, but offered their opinions on STAFF REPORTERS undergraduate life, teaching, and The dean search committee will freshman year programs. meet next week with President Charles M. Vest to discuss plans to Concemed with freshman year I replace outgoing Dean for Under- "I've always taken a very per- J. craduate Education and Student sonal interest in my students," said Affairs Arthur C. Smith. Vandiver, who confirmed he was on Vest wi)) make the final decision a short list of candidates. Vandiver on the new dean and the structure 0 was a former teaching assistant for the Dean's Office, according to the the late Institute Professor Harold E. committee's chair Professor Linn "Doc" Edgerton ScD '27 and in W. Hobbs. The office could be 1992 created the Edgerton Center, a divided into separate sections for hands-on education center with spe- und~rgraduate education and stu- cial programs for freshmen. dent affairs. The center's programs allow stu- -.- Smith announced last year that dents "to engage in real things deal-

he win step down this summer .. ing with their profession" as earl¥ as RICH FLETCHER-THE TECH "Naturally, froin the outside, the their freshman year, said Vandiver, The MIT Dance Troupe performs a number from their progJWn Rhythm In MotIod, being held the two jobs look really independent, a. self-proclaimed advocate of active next two nights In the Student center'. La 58Ia de Puerto Rico ._'but oftentimes, the structure of an edUcation . office wi)) change depending on the Vandiver served as director of temperament of the officer," said- the Experimental Studies Group Harriet Ritvo, associate dean of the from 1984 to 1989. His experience in July . chool of Humanities, Arts, and with ESG gave him an "unusual Lab Supplies Will. Close Social Sciences' and member of the opportunity to see how creative stu- search committee. ' dents can be about their own educa- Re-engineering finds that lab supplies caused 25%price increase The committee, established by tion," he said. Provost Mark S. Wrighton, collect- One of his guiding educational By Nicole A. Sherry It is "a very fine operation," he said. wiJI save the Institute approximately ed student 'input through a series of philosophies is "the recognition that STAFF REPORTER Lab supplies operates on a sys- $1.8 million every year, Dickson forums in living groups and also students as individuals have many In an effort to save money, the tem that cannot compete with the said. terviewed several people who different preferred learning styles," Re-engineering Steering Committee prices offered by large outside ven- The warehouse space used by work closely with the Dean's Vandiver said. "Any school has to wiH close the Office of Lab Sup- dors, Dickson said. Currently, MlT lab supplies will also be available Office, Hobbs said. be able to dispense education in.a plies, r.eplacing its services with buys supplies from several vendors for other purposes, Dickson said. ...J Professor of Physics Robert L. diverse set of ways SO students with those of outside vendors, according . to meet the Institute's very varied The committee has established a ,.. Jaffe, Professor of Ocean Engineer- different .styles of learning c.iln to Senior Vice President William R. needs. In order to break even, the plan to make a seamless change to ing J. Kim Vandiver PhD '75, and excel." Dickson '56. Institute must increase the price of using the outside vendors, Dickson Associate Dean of the School of Dean for Undergraduate Acade- Lab supplies, which has 30 goods by as much as 25 percent, said. "There should be absolutely no Engineering John B. Vander Sande mic Affairs Travis R. Merritt, who employees, will close on July 1. Dickson said. . detriment to the laboratories," he are rumored to be candidates for a also intetviewed for the dean posi- The decision to close lab sup- Starting July 1, MIT will buy said. "If there is, we have failed. dean for undergraduate education , tion, echoed concerns about the plies was based purely on an eco- supplies from a few large vendors Nothing should change as far as ser- position. nomic foundation and not on the 'who carry a wide variety of goods Potential candidates declined to Dean, Page 12 office's performance, Dickson said. from different manufacturers. This Supplies, Page 13 Senior Week Activities Give 'Chance to Relax' Events include boat cruise, pub night, day trip

the identification, arrest, and conviction of the per- By sarah Y. Kelghtley ball and volleyball, Viswanathan son or persons responsible. NEWS EDITOR said. MIT Nobel laureate ProfessOr Phillip A Sharp, Although Campus Police declined to comment A free party at JiJlians pool hall, Capalbo hopes that interest in head of the Department of Biology, is a potential tar- about the recent events, they have recommended that comedians in Lobdell Court, a boat this particular activity will pick up. get of the Unabomber, the letter-bomber who has the community be cautious when examining incom- cruise in the Boston Harbor - these "A lot of people think it's just a sent 16 mail bombs over the last 17 years. ingm8l1. activities and many more wiJI give sports day," but it is also a day trip The Boston Globe reported Tuesday that the "A bomb can be enclosed in either a parcel or an seniors a chance to enjoy their last .to Marina Bay, he said. Marina Bay Un.bomber sent letters to Sharp and Richard J. envelope, and its outward appearance is limited only few weeks at MIT. is beautiful and it will be like an Roberts of New England Biolabs loc,. who shared by. the imagination of the sender," according to the This year's Senior'Week will get' "aJJ-day party," he said. the 1993 Nobel Prize in medicine. bulletin distributed by the Campus Police. underway on May 30 and ruri The disclosure that the Unabomber sent Sharp a If a mailing appears suspicious, Campus Police through Commencement. Pool hall, pub night threatening letter has unsettled many researchers recommend isolating the article in an open space and These activities give the Class of Thursday night there is a gather- aftj)iated with the Institute. None of the researchers notifying police immediately. Under no circum- 1995 a "chance to relax and enjoy ing at Jillians pool hall, and Friday that were contac:ted would comment OIl the potential stances ~Id the article, be opened the fact that Boston is a really nice threat that the bomber posed. place," according to Michael R. Senior Week, Page I I MIT spqkesman Kenneth A. Camp.bell also Wanilll"" Capalbo '95, a Senior Week com- declined comment on the recent events. Sharp vias The bulletin provides the following letter and mittee co-ehair. unavailable for comment. parcel bomb recognition guidelines: Seniors also get a chance to hang AcaHding to the Federal Bureau oflnvestigation. • Mail bombs may bear restricted endorsements out with their friends and meet other INSIDE the serial bomber has delivered explosive devices such as "Personal" or "Private." This factor is impor- people in their class. "With all of disguised as parcels to targets 8SIOCiated with c0m- tant when the addressee does not usually receive per- the emphasis on schoolwork, it's puter. aira'aft. and airline industries and universities. sonal mail at the office. . easy to forget what a great student • Metal detectors will To date, the perpetrator been raponsible for • Addressee's nameltitle may be inacCurate. body we have," Capalbo said. go into use in August for tine deaths and 23 injuries. . • Return address may be fictitious. An of.the events are free except • Mail bombs may reflect di torted handwriting the boat cruise and the day trip to certain large parties. neatly or the name and address may be prepared with Marina Bay, said Chitra The most recent victim of the Unabomber wu homemade labels or cut-and-paste lettering. Viswanathan '95, a Senior Week Pagell Gilbert B. Murray. a timber industry lobbyist, who • Cancellation or postmark may show a different organizer. To attend these events, killed two aao by bomb in a pKbJe location than the return address. seniors need to pick up tickets by • Kline, Ryan are witty delivered to b. Caljf. office, • Mail bombs may feel rigid, or appear uneven or today from the Senior Week table in In 1993, well-known Califomja genetic. and lopsided. the Student Center. and enchanting in Y e Uni ity computer .enti ere erely • Parcel bombs may be unprof4 ionaIly wrapped Senior Week's first event is FnmchK~. PO{Je6 by 'tit Icombinations of pe used to secure the "Games and Karaoke Night" on FBI ellCountael may be "Fragile - Handle May 30 in the Student Center, • On the Spreen Page 6 information Viswanathan said. The next day ' ...... 1' Page 13 there is a "Sports Day Outing" at Marina Bay. There will be a DJ, a • On The 1bwn Page 8-9 meal, and sports, including basket- Page2 THE TECH May 12, ~ WORLD & NATION

Senate Told Most Internet Talk Protected as Free Speech ue ear Non-Proliferation LOS ANGELES nMES WASHINGTON The unrestricted nature of the Internet worldwide computer net- Pact Indefinitely Extended work allows the spread of materials like hate speech and instructions on bomb-making, but most of it is protected by the First Amendment, By Julia Preston oping nations that have no atomic "among States party to the Treaty several witnesses told members of a Senate panel Thursday. THE WASHINGTON POST weapons. its indefinite extension" and maid Appearing at a hearing convened in response to the Oklahoma UNITED NATIONS Representatives of only eight it permanent. They adopted the new . City bombing, civil liberties experts and a spokesman for an interac- A global conference indefinitely nations made speeches to voice revi(fw procedures and a set of prin- tive media association said anxiety about the activities of terrorists extended the nuclear Non-Prolifera- some dissent: Syria, Jordan, Iran,' ciples that ar~ to serve as a yardstick and anti-government activists does not justify a crackdown on com- tion Treaty Thursday, giving perma- Libya, Iraq, Egypt, Malaysia and to measure disarmament progress. puter networks. . nent force to the 'pact underpinning Nigeria. To meet the concerns of Arab In any case, they told members of a Senate subcommittee on ter- world efforts to control the spread Under the treaty, the five nuclear nations, led by Egypt, the conference rorism, it is nearly impossible to control communication on computer of nuclear weapons. powers pledge to disarm gradually also apopted a consensus resolution networks, which are open to anyone who has a computer linked to a The decision to make the 25- and the non-nuclear states agree to calling on !.srael to join the treaty and telephone line. year-old treaty permanent represent- forgo nuclear weapons. Little was enter into a nuclear-weapons-free But advocates of increased controls, including Sen. Dianne Fein- ed a major foreign policy victory for accomplished in the 'negotiations, zone in the Middle East. But the stein (D-Calif.), argue that the First Amendment doesn't bar the Clinton administration. It which began here formally April 17 lsraeli government swiftly reiterated increased federal monitoring of hate speech and violent materials on crowned months of persuasion, after months of 'preparations, to that it will not sign the pact until all the Internet. pressure and maneuver by U.S. change the nuclear balance estab- regional governments, including Frank Tuerkheimer, a University of Wisconsin law professor and arms control envoys, who met resis- lished under the treaty, strongly Iran, enter into peace agreemen former U.S. attorney, said banning Internet postings on bomb-making tance from smaJler nations upset at favoring the five nuclear powers. with the Jewish state. would be futile because those who want the information to commit the slow pace of big-power nuclear The five powers took no new "We have no intention of signing terrorism are unlikely to go to the Internet, where they may be traced. disarmament and from Arab coun- immediate disarmament steps. Byt the NPT while there is a threat to tries resentful ofIsrael's undeclared in a set of principles adopted Thurs- Israel's very existence, a threat status as the only nuclear power in day, they agreed to bring their disar- which itself stands in absolute con- FBI Taps Veteran Bomb Specialist the Middle East. mament efforts under international tradiction to the United Nations "This action will build a better scrutiny in five conferences in a charter," Foreign Minister Shimon To Head Oklahoma City Probe future for our children for future five-year period. Until now, these Peres told reporters in J~rusalem. LOS ANGELES TIMES generations," President Clinton reviews had taken place once every The culmination of nearly a ~ WASHINGTON declared in Kiev, the Ukrainian cap- five years. The new review system, month of frenetic negotiations cam~ The FBI Thursday named an experienced bomb specialist and ital, where he was visiting. The U.S. which came from a proposal by in a moment of silence in the arching expert on terrorism to head its probe of last month's Oklahoma City ambassador to the United Nations, South Africa, was key to persuading United Nations plenary hall. Dhana- bombi!1g, restructuring its operation in order to gear up for a longer- Madeleine Albright, echoed his the non-nuclear countries that they pala put the measures before the del- term investigation. salute, saying: "We successfully would continue to have some lever- egates, saying he believed there wa' fII The new leader of the Oklahoma City team is Danny A. Defen- capitalized on this once-in-a-life- age over the nuclear ':Yeapons states. "common agreement" and no need baugh, a 25-year FBI veteran who has had extensive experience in time opportunity." "At long last we have estab- for a vote. He asked if there were terrorism-related activities and has headed more than 150 bombing To the surprise of most arms lished accountability," said Pnioslav objections, and the hall fell quiet. probes all over the world. control experts, agreement was so Davinic, the U.N. official who Dhanapala banged down hi The agency said special agent Weldon L. Kennedy, who has led broad among the 175 nations partic- served as secretary general of the gavel, and responded to the the Oklahoma City operation since the bombing April 19, would ipating in negotiations on the treaty treaty renewal conference. applause with a long, satisfied return to his l'ermanent post as head f the FBI's Phoenix office, that the choice to make it permanent With 175 delegations present, smile. where he will continue to serve as field commander for the probe. was adopted by consensus, without a more governments participated in In the set of 'principles, all five Defenbaugh, 43, who has served in the FBI's Mobile, Ala., office polarizing vote. After'months of the meeting than in any other nuclear weapons states committed since 1993, is a legendary figure who has been involved in investiga- wrangling, support for indefinite international treaty conference. themselves to sign a comprehensive tions of terrorism in some 20 countries - including the Beirut, renewal was strong both among the In all, the governments made treaty banning .all nuclear weapon . Lebanon, bombing of U.S. Marines in 1983 and the hijacking of an five powers that have decped four decisions. They agreed ,on a tests 1)y 1~96. The Clinton adminis- Egyptian airliner in 1985. nuclear arsenals - the United resolution, crafted by conference tration has declared a moratorium An FBI-certified bomb technician, Defenbaugh is known as a' States, France, Britain, Russia and president Jayantha Dhanapala of Sri on testing and said it is seeking a ~. meticulous investigator and indefatigable detective who also is good China - and among -smaller, devel: Lanka, saying that "a majority exists "prompt" completion of the treaty. ~ at motiv'ating other people and deft at dealing with other federal agencies and with state and local law-enforcement authorities.

Ebola VlI1lS Outbreak Spreads Clinton Aides.... Contend-, - GOP. To 1WoMore Cities in Zaire THE WASHINGTON POST Claim of Failed Moscow Talks The outbreak of the lethal Ebola virus has spread from the Zairian city of Kikwit to two other towns and authorities reportedly restricted By Ann Devroy United States benefits from its Moscow's bloody battle over the.llilL. travel from the affected region to the capital city of Kinshasa Thursday. THE WASHINGTON POST engagement with Russia and "to breakaway region of Chechnya....- But international health officials said they were optimistic that the KIEV. UKRAINE turn an issue of such fundamental None of those items was accom- virus, which is not highly contagious, would soon be under control. President Clinton's top foreign importance to our national interest plished. "I get a sense that the whole community is rising up and I think policy aides Thursday sharply dis- into a political issue and to see it Dole said in a statement that the we're going to see a very rapid end to this," said Ralph Henderson, puted Republican contentions that made a political issue for the next summit was a "failure," and'\"2 assistant director general of the World Health Organization in an this week's U.S.-Russian summit 18 months could have profoundly McConnell said it was an "embar- interview Thursday from Geneva. was a failure and accused the GOP negative consequences for our rassment to the administration that Scientists working with the Zairian government reported Thurs- of using issues "of fundamental national security. I hope it does not the president went to Moscow to day that there are far fewer cases of the highly fatal Ebola virus than importance to national security" happen." watch a parade at Yeltsin's behest have previously been reported - but added that some patients appear simply to make political hay. Secretary of State Warren and brought nothing back.'.' Dole's to have fled the hospital where the outbreak began, potentially Clinton arrived here in Ukraine, Christopher joined in the criticism suggestion that U.S. aid should be spreading the disease. an example of economic and demo- with an allusion to Dole, who at 71 reevaluated in light of the summit The medical team that arrived two days .ago in Kikwit, a city of cratic reform, after a rocky two-day has stressed his maturity and experi- brought cries of disapproval from some 400,000 east of the Zairian capital of Kinshasa, said that 49 Moscow summit in which he and ence in h~s GOP presidential cam- Christopher, Lake and McCurry. people had contracted the disease and 27 had died so far. Ebola virus Russian President Boris Yeltsin paign. Christopher, referring to offi- McCurry lamented the lost tradi- kills up to 90 percent of its victims. tts symptoms include fever, vom- struggled through an agenda of con- cials of "my generation," said they tion of "amicability" toward a presi- iting, destruction of the body's organs and bleeding from the eyes, tentious di~agreements, most of traditionally followed "an old-fash- dent on foreign trips and said in nose and other orifices. which remained unresolved. ioned custom" of leaving politics at mock sorrow, "I guess like so many' Even before Clinton left the water's edge.' things these days, those traditions 0 1 Moscow, Republican congressional In response to Republican com- amicability are thrown out the win- leaders were dismissing the summit plaints that Clinton came away from dow when politics roll around. WEATHER as unsuccessful and calling for a the summit with no concessions on That's unfortunate. It would have' reexamination of U:S. aid to Russia key issues from Yeltsin, Christopher been nice for the majority leader to and U.S. policy there. cited as progress the Russian agree- wait and get a briefing prior to mak- Sunday's Best Clinton advisers were eager to ment to enter into a new structure ing a rash judgment." , By Marek Zebrowski respond, moving quickly to shift the for European security, the Russian Clinton, who was making the STAFF METEOROLOGIST debate over administration policy decision to forgo the sale of nuclear first state visit here by a U.S. presi- A couple of small waves of low pressure will develop and slowly toward Russia from a substantive centrifuge technology to Iran and a dent, stayed out of the political move from the mid-Atlantic coast toward the Gulf of Maine, keeping one to a political one dismissible as variety of arms agreement efforts. fisticuffs, pointedly ignoring moist, maritime flow, especially near the coast, for tile next 48 hours. a political ploy by Republicans. Scoring summits as wins and losses, reporters' questions to respond to Current indications point to a timely clearing on Sunday, when a.small As Clinton was being welcomed he said, is "a relic of the Cold War", Dole's complaints. McCurry, asked ridge of high pressure should provide a lot of sunshine for Mother's by Ukrainian President Leonid and should be abandoned as the for Clinton's response, said the Day. Showers are expected to return early next week, ahead of a large Kuchma at ceremonies in the court- United States and Russia move into president "met the question with and potent low pressure system that will bring a great deal of yard of Mariinsky Palace, national a more regularized relationship. stone-faced silence." inclement weather to the central portions of the country this weekend. security adviser Anthony Lake and Republicans have another view Compared with the rough goin~ Today: Cloudy with fog, drizzle and a scattering of showers. Cool press secretary Michael McCurry of the summit. Dole, Sen. Mitch in his meetings with Yeltsin, Clin- with highs only near 54°F (12°C), accompanied by damp, onshore were questioning the legitimacy of McConnell (R-Ky.), chairman of the ton had a smooth day here, where breezes. . GOP criticism and suggesting that Senate Appropriations Committee's Ukrainian Jeaders adopted a poJic,r Tonight: Cloudy with showers, especially near the coast and on Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole subcommittee on foreign operations, of broad economic and seco/ity the Cape. ~w 4.8°F (9°C), northeasterly wind continuing. • . (R-Kan.), was out of line in violat- and others said before Clinton left cooperation with the West, sign~l- , Saturday: Cloudy with some early drizzle and fog possible near ing the unwritten rule that the oppo- for Moscow that he had to persuade ing their independence from Russia. the coast; cloudy with some breaks to the west and south. High near sition withholds criticism of a presi- the Russians to cancel outright their Ukraine has met its agreements to 60°F (16°C). dent while he is on foreign soiL agreement to sell nuclear reactors to shed the nuclear arsenal it inherited unday: Sunny and pleasant with highs 70-72°F (21-24°C) Lake, in a departure for national Iran, to back off their opposition to from the Soviet era and has signed inland, 65°F (17-19°C) near the coast. security advise'rs, who generally the expansion eastward of NATO the nuclear Non-Proliferation .L- -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-__.-_.-_-_-_-.... - a-void p-ar.t~ an politic, said the --aOO--to-cal permane~fite-i ~~ .J May 12,1995 WORLD & NATION THE TECH Page 3

SUBJECTS WANTED Congressman Speaks SPEECH PRODUCTION EXPERIMENTS Of 'Homos inthe Military' WS ANGELES TIMES

WASHINGTON In the second disparaging remark made about gays this year by members of Congress, Rep. Randy Cunningham (R-CaJif.) in a speech on the House floor referred to Democrats who oppose revamping the Clean Water Act as ''the same ones who would put homos in the military." In a statement issued later, Cunningham said he used the offensive erm as "shorthand" for the word ''homosexual'' because he was ''under ~me pressures to complete my statement within the allotted time:' The utterance by the conservative congressman, a former POW and air combat instructor, set off a war of words that brought law- makers swooping to the House floor and infuriated gay rights groups. Cunningham said Democrats who oppose altering the environmen- tal legislation are "the same people who would vote to cut defense Nature of experiments: Recording of articulatory movements with an $177 billion, the same ones who would put homos in the military." When Rep. Patricia Schroeder (D-Colo.) leaped to her feet in alternating magnetic field mov~ment transducer system. The subject has a protest, Cunningham turned and fired: "Sit down you Socialist:' transmitter assembly secured to her/his head with a headband. Three Cunningham then attempted to steer the discussion back to the bill transmitters generate alternating magnetic fields in the frequency range 60-80 at hand but his opponents pressed on. Massachusetts Democrat Bar- ney Frank, who is gay, was not present to hear the remark but raced kHz. The fields. induce voltages in small receiver coils which are glued to the to the floor when informed of it. "The time is over when I will let that tongue, lips, jaw, etc. and are connected to electronics with fine wires. The kind of gratuitous bigotry go unchallenged," Frank said. subject reads a number of senten'ces while t~e movement transducer signals Deutch Says Top Management and an acoustic signal are being digitized. In addition,. a simultaneous video recording is made of the subject's face. We will also make an MRI (Magnetic .Of Agency to Be Reassigned Resonance'lmage) recording of the subject's vocal tract at the Imaging Center THE WASHINGTON POST of the Mass. General Hospital. Subject screening includes having a dental WASHINGTON Former Provost John M. Deutch '61, newly sworn in on Wednes- impression made of the uppet jaw. day as director of the CIA, began his first day at the spy agency Requirements: Subject$ should have normal speech and hearing and be Thursday by telling its work force that "much of the top manage- ,ment" will be reassigned in coming weeks and months but that the native speakers of American English. Also required are dependability, changes he plans to make will not be "revolutionary" or "draconian .... patience and tolerance of having instruments and transducers placed in the ~ In an effort to calm the nerves of anxious CIA officers and let them see the new boss in person, Deutch spoke for 20 minutes to a mouth. MRI recordings need to be made at odd hours and for them, it is '. standing-room only audience of more than 500 at the CIA auditorium. highly desirable to have very few metal dental fillings. Subjects should be' . He emphasized his respect for the agency's work, which he called available beginning around mid summer and in the fall term. "a matter of primary importance" to the nation, and said that "for me, it is not a debatable issue" that the CIA must remain "modem, effective, Duration: Approximately three hours for each type of recording. Typically, and highly supported" by top U.S. officials including the president. we will make three 3-hour articulatory movement recordings and one 3-hour: Deutch fielded some strikingly candid questions about his avowed I plan "to make the CIA more effective and accountable," including MRI recording for each subject. : why his new management slate appeared to include no women or minorities and whether he plans to hire an outsider as the new head of Pay:. $25 per hour for all time spent plus bonuses for good performance in the CIA's covert action wing. Deutch responded with the mixture of some tests. A full set of recordings results in a total payment of around $500. , humor and blunt-spokenness that colleagues have said typified his ," previous work as deputy secretary of defense and as MIT's provost. Contact: Dr. Perkell (253-3223 or e-mail: [email protected])

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7:30pm in 10..250 No Film SUNDAY, May 14, it's MOTHER'S DAY. Friday Admission is $2 with MITIWC ID. 7 & 10pm in 26-100 LSC Movieline: 258-8881 Page 6 THE TECH May 12, 1995 THE ARTS Ryan,Krne e c m.c pair in French Kiss FRENCH KISS abandoned her hardly recognizes her after a fiance has left her and the strong woman who epic or a scholarly work. Instead, the film is a Directed by Lawrence Kasdan. reunion. Luc's growth in integrity parallels finally decides that she wants something dif- pleasant diversion concerning destiny and true Written by Adam Brooks. Kate's growth in capability. He becomes ferent for her life. love - and it also shows why Meg Ryan con- Starring Meg Ryan, Kevin Kline, Timothy much more than just a likable thief. Under- French Kiss is not meant to be a sweeping tinues to define the genre. Hutton, and Susan Anbeh. neath his booming French accent is a Sony Cheri. genuine and honest voice. Kate is determined to win her fiance By Jimmy Wong back despite the changes she has under- MANAGlNG EDITOR gone. Luc sincerely wishes to help her in he deluge of romantic comedies in the any way he can. He pretends to be Kate's past year may turn some filmgoers off new love interest in order to make Char- to French Kiss. This genre has become lie jealous. It works - Charlie is fasci- so common that many have simply lost nated by the new Kate and wants her T back in his life. At the same time, Luc interest. Don't make the same mistake - French Kiss is an excellent movie with a appears content to let Kate return home. strong cast and well-crafted humor. A talented Both Kline and Ryan are veteran per- performance by Kevin Kline, as well as an formers who execute punchlines flaw- exceptional performance by Meg Ryan, makes lessly. Kline's French accent is convinc- this film as entertaining as the quick, witty ing, or if you do not speak the language-. romantic comedies of old. The humor in his character derives from The story begins as Kate (Meg Ryan) chas- his exceptional stereotyping of the rude es her fickle fiance Charlie (Timothy Hutton) Frenchman. His mustache and half- to Paris to win him back from a beautiful shaven face may initially prevent people French woman (Susan Anbeh). On the plane from connecting him to his 1993 hit trip, she encounters a mysterious Frenchman Dave, but the strength of his performance named Luc (Kevin Kline), who immediately gets by on personality, not appearance. cures her fear of flying. Luc, however, is not Fans of Ryan will not be disappointed all that he appears to be. He offers to help Kate either, especially those who liked her in win back her fiance only so he can recover a Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met necklace which he has hidden in her bag. Sally. Her simple charm and spirited Both characters transform as the plot style once again demonstrate why her develops. As Luc challenges Kate to rethink name is synonymous with this genre of her life, she gradually becomes less fearful light romance. She is successful both as and more confident - even the man who the emotionally distraught woman whose Lue (Kevin Kline) helps Kate (Meg Ryan) fight through romantic angst In French Kiss. o T E SCREEN - BY THE TECH ARTS STAFF - tion. It has "Oscar" written all over it. -John ****: Excellent Demi Moore and Michael Douglas. There which they confide their personal emotional wounds to each other. A parallel story' Jacobs. LSC Saturday. . ***: Good aren't many scenes with the two of them, but **: Average each one is a treat to watch. You can feel the involves a recently-graduated law student . YzTop Dog *: Poor hate between them. With the sexual harass- whose life is falling into the same pattern as ment story line (which leads Sanders into a the old judge's damaged life as a young man. For better or for worse, Chuck Norris is back. However, Top Dog fails miserably in tha~ *** Bad Boys realm of sinister corporate politics), there is a The resolution, in which Kieslowski united Miami Narcotics Detectives Mike Lowrey lot of material to cover in two hours, but the main characters of Blue, White, and Red is it is neither the typical Norris kick fest nor th.e (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin everything is detailed thoroughly and nothing pretty fantastic, but the film is richly com- children's dog movie as advertised. On the one Lawrence) are assigned to protect a beautiful integral to the plot is rushed. The film man- posed as a social meditation rather than an hand, the violence is too unrealistiC even by material witness (Tia Leoni) from the bad ages to be highly entertaining while it gives exercise in realism. Red is a perfect end to the Norris movie standards, and on the other hand, guys. Smith and Lawrence work well togeth- the audience a new perspective on some dan- trilogy which is both enjoyable and emotion- a PG-13 rating requires one significant target er. Bad Boys is a great film with the right gerous positions in sex and business. -KS ally satisfying. -SO. LSC Next Friday. audience to be accompanied by a parent. Reno, qualitative balance of action and comedy. LSC Thursday. the title character police dog, though cute at This balance is filmed with skill by director YzRide for Your Life times, does not make up for an idiotic plot Michael Bay . You get caught up in the action; ***%The Englishman What Geoff Warner '97 calls an about an inane white supremacist movement. it's of such quality that you become part of it. The Englishman is a low-budget, ft:el-good "Orwellian nightmare," Ride is the third in a Perhaps it would be. more entertaining and less The direction adds an altogether new dimen- movie that excels at providing an in-depth series of interactive films. The plot of this expensive to buy a gallon of paint, remove the sion to the pleasant combination of action and look at provincial life in early twentieth-cen- video game of a movie is stupid. Whether the lid, and wait. -RW. Sony Copley Place. comedy. The one thing that detracts from the tury Wales. The plot is simple: Two English earth will be invaded and all of humanity film is the lousy editing. The scene transitions surveyors (Hugh Grant and Colm Meaney) enslaved depends on the outcome of a bicycle ** The Underneath are sometimes annoyingly noticeable, giving discover that "The First Mountain in Wales" race. Adam West brilliantly portrays the alien The basis for this film is simple. Michael the feeling that a lot of material that aided is but a 984-foot hill. Outraged, the townspeo- Monty Oliver, President of BigCorp., the Chambers (Peter Gallagher) returns home an continuity was cut out. However the interest- ple take it upon themselves to add sixteen feet world's largest communications firm, who has finds things different from when he left after a ing story, fast pace, and in-sync comedy make of dirt to their beloved Fillan Garoo. Humor a vested interest in the outcome of this race prolonged absence. His brother is still upset by and World War I references add poignancy to between the two fastest bicycle messengers in Michael's evil doings in the past, and his ex- this a great action film which only increases 11 my anticipation for the summer film season. this piece; in all, it is extremely well done, if a Manhattan. Choices appear on the screen, and wife, Rachel (Alison Elliott), is now involved -Kamal Swamidoss. Sony Copley Place. bit too patriarchical. -Teresa Esser. Sony the audience votes; however, because of the with Tommy Dundee (William Fichtner), a Nickelodeon. PG rating, the popular choice of beheading is man whom no one dares cross. His plans for an armored car heist are botched in an attempt ** Circle of Friends never offered. The path of the movie is deter- This romantic trifle from Ireland bears the **%Kiss of Death mined by the most popular choice. Hence, at a big score, and he is eventually kidnapped earmarks of a formulaic lighthearted Holly- Ex-con Jimmy Kilmartin (David Caruso) frantically pushing buttons to emphasize his by Rachel and Tommy in a less-than thrilling wood coming-of-age drama. College student has problems getting his life back in order choice, a viewer has a tired arm. There is also conclusion. Director Steven Soderbergh (sex, Bennie (Minnie Driver) vies for the attention with his wife (Helen Hunt) and infant daugh- the coveted position of Most Influential Voter, lies, and videotape) uses flashbacks extensive- of Jack (Chris O'Donnell), star rugby player ter, as well as reconciling his past with his the viewer who has voted the most times and ly, which often confuses the storyline; howev- and all-around sensitive guy, between her two cousin Ronnie (Michael Rapaport), who pulls who is given total control of the movie at cer- er, this isn 'f half as annoying as the hard- friends: faithful, trustworthy Eve (Geraldine Jimmy back into the game of larceny and, tain times. Viewers vying for this renowned boiled, predictable drama that propels the O'Rawe) and seductive, beautiful Nan (Saf- eventually, back in jail. When Jimmy is honor by rapidly pushing buttons also. results characters. -MK. Sony Nickelodeon. fron Burrows). From first glance, we know released and finds that Ronnie has destroyed in a tired arm. Needless to say, the target audi- that Jack and Bennie are made for each other, his life, he vows revenge on Ronnie and mob ence of this movie is very young. One young **Yz While You Were Sleeping A romantic comedy with a lot of classic with sophomoric ideals and hearts of gold, but boss Little Junior (Nicholas Cage). Jimmy viewer commented, "It was pretty cool, espe- scenes. Sandra Bullock plays Lucy, a lonely they are kept apart by the tyranny or jealousy acts as a confidential informant for the police cially when we got to push the buttons." Per- Chicago Transit Authority worker who falls in of others, namely Sean (Alan Cumming), a (represented by Samuel L. Jackson) in an joint haps that viewer would be just as entertained local serpentine villain, and Bennie's own effort with the district attorney's office to put by a Kevorkian machine. -Rob Wagner. love with Peter, a nice guy who rides the train to work every day. She's waiting for the right overprotective parents. When tragedy eventu- Little Junior away. The film is' a breed apart Sony Copley Place. opportunity to meet him when one day, she ally strikes, it comes as no surprise: The plot from most other mob films in that it explores devices can be seen a mile away. The movie the obstacles faced by a man trying to escape ,**** The Shawshank Redemption saves him from a speeding train. He's at the hospital in coma, and through some misunder- relies on its simple-minded charm and fresh his dark past by taking one last plunge into the This extraordinary movie about hope, standings, his family believes that she's his performances to win over audiences, but it crime world. And the inner workings of jus- friendship, and renewal in the face of suffer- fiancee. Tohen she meets Peter's brother, Jack, comes up short. -Scott Deskin. Sony Copley tice are well-represented. Kiss of Death is ing in life is much more heartfelt than its title and the plot thickens. The film is entertaining Place. probably a must-see for fans of the Godfather suggests. Tim Robbins embodies the classic films and Goodfellas, but it can't live up to protagonist in Andy Dufresne, a banker who because from the starting situation, the story is imprisoned for two murders he swears he and characters evolve in a likeable way. It Disclosure those films because of an empty, anticlimatic *** isn't jaded or cynical; it's a funny love story Disclosure is surprisingly entertaining, ending that negates the rest of the film. - did not commit, and he is forcefl to face the that your younger siblings: your despite its external sexual-harassment sensa- Matthew E. Konosky. Sony Fresh Pond. abrasive reality of prison life. He eventually girllboyfriend, or your parents can enjoy. The tionalism. The film spans one work-week in comes out of his shell and cultivates a friend- ship with Red (Morgan Freeman), whose con- play-like tone is set early in the film, and for the life of Tom Sanders (Michael Douglas). Red **** some reason it helps the viewer overcome On Monday morning, Sanders finds out that Krzysztof Kieslowski's final film in his nections inside the prison provide a neat coun- (even more than good direction in an action one of his ex-girlfriends, Meredith Johnson Three Colors trilogy is a beautiful, masterful terpart to Andy's own talents as a financial film) the looking-into-a-window effect that (Demi Moore) gets the promotion he was fulfillment and exploration of human relation- planner, which he eventually exploits to get films generally give. Sandra Bullock performs expecting. She seduces him in her office that ships. It's about a young Swiss model and stu- on the good side of the prison guards. well in both the romantic and comedic scenes. night, and they spend much of the week at dent named Valentine (Irene Jacob) who runs Through all of Andy's suffering in prison, he Overall, it's a nice date movie, or a movie to odds with one another after she brings sexual over a dog with her car. The dog's rightful never loses the hope of being free, and this see with a bunch of friends. But I wouldn't harassment charges against him the next day. owner is a judge (Jean-Louis Trintignant) who carries bot Andy and Red through the tough see it for unique cinematic excellence, The simple inversion of gender roles in the gets his kicks from spying on the neighbors. times. This film transcends its short-story because it doesn't fully use the features of the harassment case give rise to one of the best .After a first, unpleasant rncounter, Valentine basis (originally written by Stephen King) film medium. -KS. Sony Cheri. parts of the film - the interaction between and the judge develop a tender friendship in with excellent performances and artful direc- May 12,1995 THE ARTS THE TECH Page 7 I pressive cast fails in la hu ored Perez Family THE PEREZ FAMILY , seriously, in 1980s Florida. Castro has just ter, played by Trini Alvarado, wait for Juan to Even the acting abilities of Huston and Directed by Mira Nair. freed all the political prisoners, and fleeing return. They send Carmela's brother (Chazz Tomei are unable to salvage the storyline and Written by Robin Swicord; based on the novel Cubans are arriving in the United States by Palmintieri) to find him among the people poor script. The characters are unbelievable at by Christine Bell. boat. The main character, Juan Luis Perez who are on the boat lift. times when the story is supposed to be grave Sta"ing Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina, Chazz (Alfred Molina) has been a political prisoner After this earnest beginning, The Perez and dramatic. And at other times, they are Palmintieri. Angelica Huston, Trini Alvarado, for over 20 years, and he hopes to be reunited Family decides that it is also a comedy. The ridiculous. and Celia Cruz. with his wife Carmela (Angelica Huston). On stQry becomes predictable and veers from the Marisa Tomei has undergone quite a trans- Sony Copley Place. the boat, he meets Dottie Perez (Marisa path of believability. The characters are formation to play Dottie Perez. She gained Tomei), part-time prostitute, part-time sugar inconsistent, hinting that director Mira Nair over 20 pounds to become the voluptuous By Evelyn Kao cane cutter who is coming to the United States (Mississippi Masa/a) can't decide whether or prostitute and sugar cane worker. Her physical STAFF REPORTER to sleep with John Wayne. On.ce in Florida, not the movie should address the subject appearance is quite startling. Regrettably, e Perez Family is a film with a lot of the Cuban refugees live in a stadium where matter realistically. Carmela's brother is an Tomei has gone through a lot of trouble for a potential. And with a cast that includes they wait for a sponsor who will help each to over-protective idiot, who tries to prove how role that is not worthy of her. Angelica Huston and Marisa Tomei, find a place to live and a job. Because the macho he is by punching a wall when he is Still it is an interesting film, and The Perez one might expect or hope for a great waiting list for a sponsor is extremely long, upset. Perhaps his actions are meant to pro- Family is not unenjoyable. There are many film. Unfortunately, The Perez Family disap- because priority is given to large families, and vide comic relief; instead, they merely add a parts that might have been believable had it points; it is a film that J wish I could recom- because they share the same last name, Dottie feeling of unreality. This feeling is rein- not been for the overall tone of the film. Fans mend, but cannot. convinces Juan to pretend to be her husband forced by a father figure enters the story, of Huston and Tomei may feel, like the The primary fault probably lies in the tone while he is waiting to be reunited with who dislikes wearing clothes and likes to reviewer, that it could have been a stellar film, and plausibility of the story. It starts off fairly Carmela. Meanwhile, Carmela and her daugh- climb trees . but it just wasn't. .111eoriginal counterculture flick, Easy Rider, returns EASY RIDER watching just another biker movie. Easy Rider 'Promptly arrested when they join the proces- talk to each other, we see that none of them •• 'tten by Peter Fonda. Dennis Hopper, and is one of a handful of American films of the sion in a public' parade. In the local jail, they truly believes in the country they live in; for rry Southern. 1960s and '70s that used the social context of meet a young lawyer with a big hangover, example, the lawyer tells Captain America Directed by Dennis Hopper. the period to express discontent towards the played by Jack Nicholson, who for no particu- and Billy that people don't hate them Starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and status quo, thus initiating a trend in contempo- lar reason decides to go with them. As they because they are hippies, but because they Jack Nicholson. rary American filmmaking. In fact, the ques- continue their trip, they meet people who represent the freedom the rest of the country LSC Classics Friday. tions that the .film poses are as compelling to either turn against them for being hippies, or is craving.' us as they were to our parents: Have we really love them for the same reason. Visual techniques common to underground , By Raul Gonzalez found freedom, or are we just living an iIIu- When I first saw this film, it seemed as if films of the late 60s make Easy Rider a very .sion?-' - . it were constantly telling me that there is an enjoyable, even hallucinatory, visual experi- o men roll up $100 bills and literally Easy Rider is the story of Captain America invisible yet sharp line dividing American' ence. For instance, the blend between docu- pump them into the red, white and blue (Peter Fonda) and Billy (Denni's Hopper), who society. As the trip progresses, we begin mentary and Andy Warhol styles provides us gas tank of a Harley Davidson. As we after making the deal of their lives (selling another level of acquaintance with the travel- with a continually changing cinematic land- see these two men beginning their drugs, naturally), decide to travel from some- ling trio: Th~y somehow lose some of their scape. Neither the film, nor its psychedelic odyssey across America to the tune of "Born where in the west to New Orleans, the individuality, which allows us to see them soundtrack (with songs by Steppenwolf and Be Wild," we know we are not going to be promised land of the Mardi Gras. The two are more as iconic images of the 60s. When they the Byrds), should be missed.

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Directed by Michael setts Ave., Cambridge. May 18, AIIOSso, The New Repertory Th 12 p.m. Free admission. Mil atre presents A. R. Gurney's Brass Ensemble, Lawrence Isaac- A vveekly guide to the arts in Boston a~out a two people who meet son, director. May :12 - :1.8 each other after 30 years. Boston Pops Compiled by Scott Deskin and Evelyn Kao ..1Ifwetfy lea 902 UH-OHI" Through July 9. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m., Mystery Cafe, 11 Green St., Sun. 7:30 p.m. Admission: send ...... ons to ottOtlMHech.mlt.edu or by Interdepartmental ...... to "On The Town, ".The Tech, W20-483. Boston. May 26; June 3, 5, & 13. $36.50-$11.50. Tickets: 266- Call for times. Admission: 1200. Information: 266-1492. $26.50, dinner Included. Informa- Directed by John Williams. May of Annenian music, presented by tion: 1-800-697-CLUE. Mystery 12, 17-18 ("Salute to Holly- the Komitas Choral Society. spoof performed during a three- wood"), and May 14, 21, 7:30 course meal. p.m. ("Pops in Love"). 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Korina [Bakery]. 465 Huntington Ave .• BO~:n\ •. All sion: Thu., $6-8; Fri.-Sat., Boston Ballet, Wang Center, 4553. May 12, 7 p.m.: Children's Boston: Through May 14: Frl., 8 May 18: Lars Vegas. Soilomatic, films screened in Remis Auditori- $8-10. Information and Reserva- Chorus directed by Joanne Olshan- p.m.; Sat. & Sun. matinees, l The GtNII Dragon Tawm Hollywood Squares, Elvis Imper- um. Unless otherwise noted, tions: 542-7416. Written by S. D. sky Hamill presents a spring p.m. Admission: $12-52; student 11 Marshall St., Boston. Free sonator, Soothing Sounds for admission is $6.50. $5.50 for Lydenberg, this work is an audi- recital. May 14, 4 p.m.: Laura rush tickets available one hour admission every Wed. and Thu. Baby, Usalos, Goddess Dancing, MFA members/students/seniors. ence-activated performance art Sanders, soprano give a recital prior to curtain for $12. Informa- night with a college 10. Informa- Chucklebucket, MC by Ken Information: 267-9300. 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Each week will 5;30 p.m.: God's Trombone Kresge Rehearsal Rm B, 84 Mass- the bard's prose into expressive Free admission. Information: 496- feature local and national artists (George Kachadorian, 1994), We .achusetts Ave., Cambridge. May choreographed moveme~ . 6013. The Thelma E. Goldberg including contemporary singer- Will Live Forever (Yvonne Ander- 11-13,8 p.m. Admission: $7; $5, Concert: music of Harvard under- songwriters, unplugged rock acts, sen and Dominic Falcome, 1994), Mil/Wellesley students. Music Beth SolI & CoInpany graduate and graduate com- blues, and traditional folk. Leona's Sister Gem (Jane Gillooly, and Theater Arts Section presents Boston Ballet Dance Education posers. ~lm center, 19 Clarendon St., Boston. The Middle &sf 1994). May 12, 8 p.m.: Boung original student-written scripts IM:ture sene. CommItttNJ from curricular playwriting class. 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Information: 258-8881. May 12: bridge. Admission: $10. May tickets may be purcha'sed in May 18, 8 p.m.: The Darien Gap appointment. Information: 562- Elodie Lauten. "Tronik Involutions Timecop; 7 & 10 p.m. Easy Rider; 12-13, 8 p.m. Information: 547- advance at Strawberries, the In (Brad Anderson, 1995). FIImmIIk. 0840. The second installment of from the Gaia Cycle." 7:30 p.m. (10-250). May 13: The 9363. Dance Complex FaCUlty ,- Your Ear Northhampton Box Office .. Present May 18, 6 p.m. Teen a project by Boston-based artists' Shawshank Redemption; 7& Dreams (llan Ziv and Peter Kinoy, team Dear Me Suz which exam- Concert. School 01 MUllic (l-8QO.THE-T1CK), and the Middle LonIlY 10:30 p.m. May 18: Disclosure 1994). ines the odd cycle of behavior and Edward Pickman Concert Hall, 27 East Box Office (Mon.-Sat., 10 (Barry Levinson, 1994); 7 & 10 interactions that occur between Garden St., Cambridge. Free a.m.-6 p.m.; call 492-5162 to p.m. May 19 (last spring term fea- artists and audience during admission. Information: 876-0956 charge tickets). Information: 497- ture): Red (Krzysztof Kleslowski, Boston's popular "open studio" x120 unless otherwise indicated. 0576. 1994); 7 & 10 p.m. events. Comedy May 12, 8 p.m.: Chamber Music May 12: Matador Record Artists - Railroad Jerk, Queer, Babe the Theater concert featuring degree and 8rattIe 1JJeIItre AOJJIe WId 1'fIa" RoadUI ..... diploma students from longy's Blue Ox, Pie {Upstairs, 19+, $8]; 40 Brattle St., Harvard Square, "AmuIa, An Au~" The Black Box Theater, 539 77 Massachusetts Ave., Rm. 6& Professioncll Studies Department. WBCN Rock 'n' Roll Rumble Pre- Cambridge. Admission: $6 for all Boston Playwright's Theatre, 949 Tremont St., Boston. Through May 110, Cambridge. May 6, 8 p.m. May 13, 8 p.m.: Jubal's Lyre. lims - Curti an Society, Rip- shows; $4 for Brattle members; Commonwealth Ave., Boston. May 20, 8 p.m.: ASL-interpreted Information: e-mail rkbOmit.edu. Information: 738-9912. May 14, 4 popotamus, The Vehicle Birth, $3 for seniors/children under 12. 18-20, 25-27, June 1-3, 8 p.m; Thu.-Fri., May 18-19. AdmiSSion: May 12, 7-9 p.m. "The Last SuI> p.m. Early Music Sunday Music Slide (Downstairs, 19+, $6]; Sylke Information: 876-6837. per: All You Can Eat." MIl's Music {Bakery}. May 21, 23 and June 4, 2 p.m. $12. InformatiOn: 964-8918. Pil- from 18th century Germany. improv comedy troupe gives a two- May 13: Rock A Billy Boogie Night 5pecI" ~ May 12-13: Admission: $10; $8, grim Theater presents Boston I, the Worst of All (Maria Luisa students/seniors. Information: playwright Jon lipsky'S work. It hour performance; the trou~ is FedenIIIlttNwe 8anIf 01 BoftoIt - The Cranktones, The Royal Bemberg, 1990); Fri. & Sat. 4, 8 499-9482. Written by Emily Mam, concerns the dreamscaJM,s and celebrating a recent victory at the 600 Atlantic Ave., Boston. May Crowns, DeadbOlt (fr. CA), The p.m .. Heavenly Creatures. (peter starring Miriam Varon, directed by thoughts of a woman on the verge " RoCkin' Rumble- comedy improv ~ ~ 18, 12:30 p.m. Free admission. Invaders [Up, 19+, $6]; WBCN Jackson, 1994); Fri. & Sat. 6,10 Daniela Varon. Annulla Is a pact- of childbirth: Featuring Mil The- competition last week against ... Information: 973-3453. The Rock 'n' Roll Rumble Prelims - p.m. Sat. matinee 2 p.m. RHI fist and early feminist, would be aters Arts Lecturers: Kermit other area schools. Boston VIOla Quartet. Fly Spinach Fly, Pooka Stew, Still Novels. May 14: Reflections in a writer and politican among other DunkelbeFg, Stephen Elliott,' Eve Home, Curious Ritual (Down, 19+, ~ $6); Slide {Bakery]. Golden Eye (John Huston, 1967); things. She meets Emily, a yourc Lindl, Kim Mancuso, and Susan ...... The Theatre at the Church of All May 14: Blue Moon Poets pre. 3, 7:10 p.m. Wise Blood (John American Jewish woman who Thompson. Nations, 333 Tremont St., sents a reading by poets Shelby Huston, 1979); 1, 5:05, 9:15 needs to borrow someone else's Boston. Through May 28: Tue ..fri., Allen, Rebecca D'Alise, Mary p.m. 80CIIrtl May 15: The Mal- relative in order to understand her -rGPGMI" Popular Music 8 p.m.; sat, 5 & 9 p.m.; Thu. & Shaner, Martha Wright, and Car- tese Falcon (John Huston, 1941); own history. Boston Center for the Arts The- 3:30, 7:30 p.m. Across the Pacific atre, 539 Tremont St., Boston. SUn., 2 p.m. Admission: $14-25. AMrlrtIIk Jazz 0n:Mma olyn Yaffee {Up, 1:30-3:30 p.m.}; (John Huston, 1942); 5:30, 9:30 ... T.".,.." ...... Through May 21: Thu.-Sat., 8 Information: 338-8606. An Inter- Kresge Auditorium, 84 Massachu- Tortoise (thrill Jockey), The lUne, p.m. New from HOIlC KoftC. May Triangle Theater, 66 Char1es St., p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Admission: active comedy featuring Maripat setts Ave., cambridge. May 13, 8 UI fro NY [Up, 9 p.m., 19+, $7]; 16: Once Upon a TIme in China V Boston. May 17-June 17: $15.25-18.25. Information: 695- Donovan. p.m. Free admission. Information: Molly Bennett, Rog~r Nicholson (Tsul Hark, 1994); 7:45, 9:50 wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; 500., 3 p.m. 0659. The Coyote Theatre stages 253-2826. Founder, Mark Harvey (Bakefy, ~9:4O p.m.) p.m. Recent ...... May 17: Tom AdmissiOn: call for details. Infor- Caryl Churchill's award-winning' ...,. "",." JJJufW and the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra May 15:. Showcase Mondays - and Viv (Brian Gilbert, 1994); mation: 426.3550. A magical play. The main character, Mar- 255 Elm St., Davis Square, perform the preimiere of Harvey's Bottom, GrasshoPPer, Guttersnipe 3:20, 5:30, 7:45, 9:55 p.m. musical tour of lesbian and gay lene, celebrates her new ~ Somerville. sat 10:30 new work in progress: Damnation (Up, 19+, $5]; The Out loud The- even"" FIene" Thrills. May 18: Breath- life by.Ton Wilson weinbefg. tlon by invltite six women - 1ead- p.m. Admission: $10; $5, stu- Follies: A Political Fable featuring ater presents .Wutherlng less (.Jean-Luc Godard, 1960); 4, ers in legend or real life - to dents. Information: 396-2470. the Grand Newtonian March and Heights, - written and directed by 7:45 p.m. Alphaville (jean-Luc .."...,~ lunch. The ImprovisatJonaI comedy group Backwards T~Step. Bill White (Down, doors open at .. Guilty Children performs weekly on 7:30 p.m., $5); Brendon Murray Godard, 1965); 5:45, 9:30 p.m. Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia ~10, Ross Robinson, Garage A Rd., Dorchester. May 12, 9:30 •A•• tlc•• Foot.t.".: J •• '." thestaee. "" ", ..... MId ","/W...... , TOGfJf Trois (BakefyJ. FrMcIJ 1IIIIaI7 ... CubtIII e-- a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; May 13,7:30 ..... p.m. $5; $1, fri. m0rn- lyric Stage, 140 Clarendon, St., ".". ' Rm 6-120, 77 Massachusetts May 16: Eric Gaffney (fr. .. , CInI CIIIJ AdmIssIon: Stage,.... 140 Clarendon St., ing. Information: 282-8000. The Boston. Information: 267.1053. lyriC Ave., Cambridge. May 12, 7:30 5ebadoh), Todd Philips (fr. Bullet 53 Martborough St., Boston. All • Strand Teen PlayefS, present their May 14 & 21, 7:30 p.m. Jewish Boston. Admission: $8. Informa- p.m. Free admission. Information: LaVoIta), Swordplay, Chymer [Up, screenings at 8 p.m., unless original musical theatre piece. Theatre Newton. tion: 859-8163. Friday evenlncs 225-8632. Joint concert with a 18+, $6); Benefit for casa Myrna noted. Admissloh: $5; $4, mem- of New ~, This work Is the culminatiOn of a May 22, 3 p.m. A festival of three throuIf'l .June 16; 10:30 p.m. The guest group from Brown UniYers~ Vasquez wI Groovasaurus, bers. Information: 266-4351. May . program deslJned to provide thlr- new plays by distinguished 'play- &flY Improv comedy trouPe Nahed \y. Expanding Man, The Daddys 11-13: A Tale of Winter (Eric ret\mS the (Down, 19+, $7); DarWin's. Alan Rotvner, 1994); fri.-Sat .• 8 p.m.; ty-five youths with Intenshle the- wrtehts: Matthew Witten, Hindi Brunch to L.wriC Stale. Stephen The fes- ___ ",0.""",.., "."".. ~(BakeryJ. Sun., 2 p.m. VIdeotheque - Free atretrainlrW. Brooks, and Ate. tival presents a view at the diver- 33 Marrett Rd., Lexington. May May 17: Mllkmoney, Kill Rock screening, 1:30 p.m. May 17...... ,- sity in contemporary American- Inman Square Theater (f~ 13, 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Stars Rec. Art. Excuse 11, Mo May 18-19: Farenheit 451 ...... ,.,..•...,...... Back Alley Theater), 1253 Ca~ Elliott, Yuk (Up, 18+, $5); Belly (FranQoIs Truffaut, 1966). Mobius, 354 Congress St., jewish life. 1..-Information: 484-9012. Program ...... :. ----.:...;;.;:=-;;..::;::::;;:;:;..;"..------', .(J May 12, 1995 THE ARTS THE TECH Page9

ge St., Cambridge. Onaolng: For all others there is a requested torlc photos, models, and comput- Cemetery Photographs by David 6 & 20 Vernon St., Somerville. also display quotations by Jack- Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 donation of $3. Information: 253- er graphics and highlights a sam- Robinson." This exhibition pre- May 13-14. Free admission. Infor- son Pollack and Robert Rosen- p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Admission: 4444. pll,. of current research inclUdirc views Robinson's new book. mation: 483-3799. "20 years at 6 berg. Through OCt. 22. $10; $5, students (Thu.). $12; .From louis Sullivan to SOM: that performed by the department Through his photographs, Robin- & 20." Over 40 artists will be $10, students/seniors (Fri.-Sat., Boston Grads Go to Chicago." for Bill Koch's' '62 successful son seeks to demonstrate that showing their latest work in M....." 01 0.. N.tJonaIIIetItICe 8 p.m.). $10; $8, students/ Throuih drawings and artifacts, America's Cup campaign With cemetrles are repositories of hope diverse media such as: drawing, 33 Marrett Rd., lexircton. Admis- seniors (Sat., 10:30 p.m. and this exhlbtUon explores the explo- Amerlca3. and aspiration as well as of sor- quiltmaking, palnti,.-, Installation, sion and par1

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Schnyer '96, spring, the use of metal detectors tested at several parties before the as ushers to guide people through Police Anne.P. Glavin. who helped with the Spring Week- will be evaluated next spring, Asso- policy was finalized, Jablonski said. the walk-through. "It's exactly the The policy will apply to events end concert where metal detectors ciate Dean for Residence and Cam- Trials were held at events sponsored same as an airport," she said. open to non-MIT students, and to were used, said they wiJI be pus Activities Margaret A. Jablons- by Chocolate City and Kappa Alpha The CAC plans to offer trained events with more than 250 people "overkilL" ki said. Psi. student screeners for groups lacking where alcohol will be served, "At concerts people expect The new policy is being targeted Metal detectors were also tested enough volunteers, or for groups vin said. [detectors]. In a party I reaUy think at events which attract people from at the Sonic Youth concert during who do not want to handle ~he job. At events where metal detectors it does kind of make people feel that outside the MIT community, Glavin Spring Weekend. The trials have Event sponsors have the option of are used, each guest will have to you don't reaJly trust them," Schny- said. Likely candidates for metal helped determine how to position choosing full or supplemental sup- pass a walk-through metal detector er said. detectors will be social events held the detectors and improve efficien- port. Screeners will be paid an before entering, according to the Undergraduate Association Pres- in La Sala de Puerto Rico and Lob- cy, Jablonski said. hourly wage by event sponsors, Guidelines For Use of Metal Detec- ident Carrie R. Muh '96 supports dell Food Court, according to Ted Sponsors of events using metal Johnson said. tors at MIT Student Parties. the policy. "Considering what hap- E. Johnson, assistant director of pro- A hand-held metal detector will pened at DKE a few years ago, 1 grams in the Campus Activities be used on anyone failing to clear think it's not a bad idea," she said. Complex. the walk-through. Any guest who is "I have no problem with [the poli- Large events in Johnson Athletic unable or unwilling to clear the cy]." Center like concerts would also be metal detector wiJ) be denied candidates for metal detectors, TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIPS entrance and asked to leave the Stabbing spurred interest Johnson said. premises. The Campus Police first consid- Dormitories will probably not Informational Meeting l'he Campus Police will deter- ered using metal detectors after a need to use metal detectors, Glavin ,mine the number of walk-through stabbing incident at Delta Kappa said. But the Campus Police will and hand-held metal detectors Epsilon in November 1992, Glavin have the option of requiring metal Friday, May 12, 1995 appropriate for a given event when said. The incident was only one of a detectors for large events that do not 4:00 p.m. the event is registered. The equip- , string of incidents, includi,ng a 1989 clearly meet the three criteria, she ment wiJ) be provi~ed by the Cam- shooting in the Kresge Auditorium said. ., E51-218 pus Police, and police officers, nor- parking lot and two 1991 stabbings Dormitories and independent liv- .. Considering a career in government, education, or other public s~~ce sector? Find out how you Senior Week Highlights Include can apply for a 530,000 scholarship during the fall of your junior year. Scholarships are awarded .'Avalon Club Night and Brunch to juniors for use during senior year and graduate school. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must Senior Week, from Page 1 Harbor; Tuesday night is comedy donut stand. night. For a few days before Friday's be in the top half of their class. there is a pub night at Jake Ivory's. The Senior Week Committee has Commencement ceremonies, there "We're going to try to hand out been planning the events since Feb- are daily events which are catered to .. Ted Miguel, Class of '96, 1995 Truman food and drink coupons" at Jake ruary, Viswanathan said. The com- graduates and their parents. AU of Scholar, will be available to share his recent Ivory's, Viswanathan said. That mittee is "only aUowed to budget , these cost money. afternoon there will also be music $20,000" for Senior Week activities, Most of the parents' week events experience with you. For more infonnation, call the and food on the Student Center she said. are more traditional, Capalbo said. History Office, x3-4965. steps. The money comes from the These include a pancake breakfast, The week continues with club Provost's Office, the Alumni Office, trolley tours, a cocktail party, and a 'night at Avalon on Saturday. 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Pirates will battle the Mets for the week old, and already they have The Conference finals should off hitter that they really lacked last McRae will be teaming up with worst record in baseball. !!!!!!!!!!~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pro v ide d as come to the same conclusion as the year after trading Deion Sanders to sluggers Sammy Sosa and Rick NL West. Colorado and the EVERYrHING much action and Northeast division title race, with Cincy. Fred "The Crime Dog" Wilkins (who hit over 30 homers in Dodgers will duke it out for the ABOUT S ~s many excit- the Nordiques coming out on top McGriff and Dave Justice provide '93). The Cubs infield is solid offen- . Western crown, with L.A. prevail- Sp TORmg moments as (4-2) and heading to the Stanley plenty of power-hitting. The starting sively and defensively, with Mark ing. The Dodgers are led by three . ------the upcoming Cup finals. line-up is also filled with rising stars Grace at first, Rey Sanchez at sec- former Rookies of the Year: Mike an-Claude Van Damme hockey Chipper Jones, who missed last sea- ond, Shawon Dunston at short, and Piazza (.319, 24 HR, 92 RBI's), Iller Sudden Death. ~~ Western Conference son with a knee injury, Ryan Steve Buechele at third. Eric Karros, and Raul Mondesi. • The most exci!~ ig game so far In the first round, we expect Klesko, and Javier Lopez. The NL The pitching staff is very young Dante Bichete (27 HR in '94), Larry was tb fSl ~ame of the Rangers- Detroit will beat Dallas, 4-0, San East race should -be over by early and is currently plagued by injuries. Walker, and Andres Galaraga will ,r Nordiques series, which Quebec Jose over Calgary, 4-1, St. Louis September .. But there is talent in Jim Bullinger, be hitting plenty of baits out of the won 5-4. Joe Sakic's secured the over Vancouver~ 4-2, and Toronto Philly could very well finish in who started the season 2-0 with a newly opened Coors Field in Den-' win in the final 38 seconds; it was over Chicago, 4-3. second place. They have one the 0.51 ERA and closer Randy Meyers. ver. The Dodgers have a slightly .his third goal of the night. Dallas has some excellent play- best starting line-ups in the league, Houston, looking to build on last better pitching staff, which will give The games have been offensive ers, but the Sfars just can't match up led by center fielder Lenny Dykstra, season's success, will finish second. them the edge down the stretch. showcases - except for the Bruins, with the Wings. The Sharks are on catcher Darren Daulton, and newly- The Astros have a solid starting Here's the scoop on the Giants: of course. Normally, goals are hard- their way to their second first-round acquired Gregg Jeffries. Unfortu- rotation, led by Doug Drabek, Daryl power with Bonds and Williams, er to come by in the playoffs, so upset in as many years. nately, the Phillies pitching staff has Kile, and Greg Swindell. Last sea- but no pitching. San Fran finishes expect scores to go down in the sec- In the semifinals, Detroit will been decimated by injuries, as son's NL MVP Jeff Bagwell (.368, third. Finally, despite Fernando- ond round. take Toronto, 4-2, and San Jose will Tommy Greene and Bobby Munoz 39 HR, 116 RBI) leads a revamped mania hitting Jack Murphy Stadium, The big surprises so far have . fall to St. Louis, 4-1. Guess what, are both on the 15-:day disabled list. offense that showcases Derek Bell, the Padres will finish last. n the San Jose Sharks, who have Sharks fans? Once again, your team Montreal, the best team in the who was part of the 12-player deal Playoff Teams:Atlanta, Chica- jumped out to a 2-0 lead over sec- is unable to maintain its intensity in NL last season, was the big-time with the Padres last December. go, Los Angeles, Houston ond seed Calgary, and the New Jer- the second round. In the other semi- loser in the free agent market during The Reds, the Braves' trash NL Champ: Atlanta sey Devils, who are not only two final, Felix Potvin might win the the off-season, losing clean-up hitter dump (6 former Braves, including NL MVP: Mike Piazza games up on the Bruins but haven't battle of goaltenders with Mike Ver- Larry Walker to Colorado, closer Deion Sanders and Ron Gant, were World Series: Braves over the allowed a goal yet. non, but the Red Wings' superior John Wetteland to the Yankees, and on the opening day roster), will fin- Yankees in six. offense and new-look defense will Ken Hill to St. Louis. Eastern Conference' win th.e war. The Marlins should finish fourth. Our first round predications are: The finals series could actually There is a nice blend of power and Quebec over New York Rangers; go either way; both teams have sim- speed, with Triple-Crown threat ~ 2; Philadelphia o'!er Buffalo, 4-1; ilar styles, and goalies at the top of Gary Sheffield, Jeff Conine , and Luck Helps Riesina Pittsburgh over Washington, 4-3; their games. Home ice, though, speedster Chuck Carr, who had 32 New Jersey over Boston, 4-0. should give Detroit just enough stolen bases last season. Owner Soccer, from Page 16 The big'shock has to be the Dev- adyantage to head to the finals. Wayne Huizinga brought in some .s, who will sweep the Bruins right veteran leadership by signing Andre went directly into the net at the near post. It was a fortunate goal out of the playoffs. Meanwhile, Jim The Batter's Box Dawson and Terry Pendleton during going against the run of play. Carey wi It keep the Caps in it NL Eas1. The Phillies currently the off-season. Unfortunately, just MIT, despite the setback, did not give up. The Engineers renewed against the Penguins. But Ace has hold a two-game lead over the like the Phillies, the pitching staff their attacks on the Riesina defense. Folch had a chance to score on a been slumping lately, and won't be Braves. Unfortunately for them, has been run over by the injury bug. direct free kick, but was denied with a brilliant save by the Riesina keeper. able to ead his team into the next there are 132 games left in the sea- The Mets will finish in the cellar. Unfortunately, Folch then strained his hamstring and had to be round. son. Atlanta should easily run away NL Central:'Holy cow," That's substituted. And MIT never fully covered from the gap left in mid- In the ~emifinals, Quebec will with the division title. what Harry Carey will be saying on field. overcome New Jersey, 4-1, and Their pitching staff is still the the last day of the season as the Riesina attacked time and time again through the center. MIT Pittsburgh will take Philadelphia, strongest in all of baseball, led by Cubs wrap up the NL Central needed some heroic defending from Steffen Ernst G and Jim Saal- 4-3. Now that they're in the next three-time Cy Young award winner crown. frank G to prevent any further damage. In the final few minutes the 'und, the Devils will be hopelessly and defending National League That's right, the Bleacher Bums MIT players gave it their all in their quest for an equalizer which was outclassed by the Nordiques. The ERA champ Greg Maddux, as well will be celebrating the Cubbies first not to come. The final score ended 1-0, in Riesina's favor. p'tts :g - hilad J hia s~!ies . as T~m Gla"!,ine, Steve Avery, a~d division pennant. since '89, when To boldly go where no stUdent organization has gone before ... The Graduate Student Council is proud to announce the first ever COMMENCEMENT TICKET REDISTRffiUTION PROGRAM for ..allUndergraduate and Graduate Degree Recipients.

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M IT maintained Carleton WitS unable to move the scoring two upwind goals early in ' The ultimate team traveled to the were content to trade points with their lead until late in the second disc upwind against the MIT zone. the game. University of Massachusetts at Vermont, and cruised to a 13-7 vic- half. However, with the score MIT was content to trade downwind However, with the score 6-2 in Amherst last weekend to play in the tory. 12- 11, the wind let up briefly and goals and ended up winning 15-12. favor of MIT, Williams mounted a college regional tournament. Six- Next up for MIT was fourth Binghamton took advantage to score On Sunday, MIT met Harvard comeback, scoring two upwinder . 1 teen teams qualified for regionals by seeded SUNY-Binghamton. Before an upwind goal and tie the game. University, which had surprised of its OWli. Williams ended the ha' doing well at one of the four sec- the game started, 20 to 35 mph Then, with the wind at their some teams by making it to the sec- with a 8-7 lead. '.. tional tournaments the previous winds began to blow straight down backs, Binghamton scored again to ond day of regionals. The wind had weekend. the field. The strong winds dramati- lead 13- 12. The two teams traded not subsided and so scoring upwind In the second hal .. WiHi~m managed to score another upwind The region MIT extends from cally changed the cha acter of the points, bringing the score to 14-13. goals continued to be extremely dif- 0 New York to Canada. The MIT games. Zone defen es became the Binghamton then scored another ficult. goal and took control of the game. squad entered regionals as the fifth norm, Upwind goals were rare and upwind goal to win the game 15-13. However, MIT carne out smok- MIT battled hard, but could not seed based on its record in earlier were often game breakers. With the This was a huge let down for the ing agai03t Harvard and scored two manage to score another upwind spring tournaments. wind playing havoc with the disc, MlT competitors who had thought upwinders in the first half to take an goal. WilJiams held on to the lead The regionals tournament were MIT and Binghamton started the they had the game won. It dropped 8-3 lead. The second half was more and won the game 15-13. double elimination; the top three game by trading downwind goals. them into the losers bracket and of the same as MIT scored three This loss knocked MIT out of finishers will go national champi- Neither team could work the disc made the path to nationals much more upwind goals while Harvard the tournament and ended its sea- onship at the end of the month. MIT all the way upfield against the heavy more difficult. was unable to score any upwinders. son. Williams went on to qualify for entered the tournament with inten- owinds although both teams came The loss to Binghamton set up a MIT wound up winning easily 15-5. the championship along with Yale tions of qualifying for nationals. close. The first half ended with third round matchup with Carleton Next up was WilJiams ColJege, and Cornell. The MIT ultimate tea On Saturday, MIT squared off Binghamton up 8-7 in a game to 15. University from Ottawa. MlT wast- who MIT beaten Williams twice ended the season with an 18-10- against the University of Vermont At the beginning of the second ed no time in scoring an upwind this season. With the wind still . record and ranked 20th in the for its first game. The MIT players half, MIT finally managed to score goal against Carleton and quickly blowing relentlessly, MIT seemed nation. Grad Soccer Edged by.Riesina By James Moran center of the park. Balls were Riesina players were quick and TEAM MEMBER threaded through the Riesina skillful but they rarely threatened MIT's second graduate soccer defense in order to use the pace of the MIT goal, much to the delight of team lost 1-0 last Sunday to Riesina, Grant Schaffner G and the skill of veteran coach Josh Elliott G. an experienced team from the Mass- Rodrigo Capaz G up front. M IT started the second half achusetts Amateur Soccer League. The strategy nearly paid early much like the end of the first, with By Nicole WeJlllOldh Playing in only its third-ever com- dividends, as Schaffner often tested threats of scoring. An early MIT TEAM. MEinER petitive game, MIT turned in its best the reflexes of the Riesina keeper carner kick caused disarray in the This put Saturday the women's crew team entered five eights in performance of the season. with some long and close range Riesina defense and could have the New England championship in Worcester. MIT is aJways very In the first half MIT played efforts, included a near-miss on a been converted for the opening goal. competitive in this regatta, and everyone arrived ready to win some against a strong, gusty wind, which header. The turning point of the match medals and lots of shirts. The Engineers missed out on the shirts but helped give Riesina the early territo- Klepsvik had a legitimate penal- came midway through the secondo three boats came away with s.ilver medals. rial advantage. As the match ty claim when he was bundled over half. Riesina was awarded a comer The morning was for preliminary heats., wlth an five boats (both warmed up MlT began to take com- inside the Riesina box but the refer- kick which normally would have varsity and novice) easily getting the required p1ac.e tp qualify for mand of the game. ee waved play on. Schaffner put the been a harmless situation. The finals. The junior varsity boat ~~ised .10lIl at a 31 stroke rating, The strong midfield partnership ball in the net with a well placed cross, aided by the strong wind, barely even' breaking a sweat. Unlike the ftat water the- team .had of Jonny Klepsvik G and Albert shot but the goal was disallowed been exgeriencing ~ the Charles all we..ek, this face course., bad • Folch G began to dominate in the due to anoffside decision. The Soccer, Pag~ 15 terrific tail wind that made for a pleasant and fast seven minute

race. . 0 0" " • By iIie time the f\~1 rOlJ!ld of compe~tion rolled aro~, the MIT Athletes Selected to Teams quick.~l wind had turne4 into a»UtY.tomado-li~ .~ the~. novice eights raced first, handling the coriditions like master oar- By Roger Crosley named the winner of the Massachu- onds, and took third in the 200 swo~en. , SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR setts Association of Intercollegiate meter dash. Both the first and second novice boats were rewarded with ~ The end of the spring sports sea- Athletics for Women Achievement Andy Ugarov '95 took the title place finishes. Coach Susan LindhobJa said, wrhey'!e bY far the \)est' sons brings the Award. Rocchio was the all-around in the triple jump. Ugarov also Mil novices I've ever had the privilege of coaching.". announcement champion at the National Colle- placed third in the high jump. The junior varsity race followed, in which MIT bad twO boats Sports of various all- giate Gymnastics Associat,ion Ugarov cleared the same 6'7" qualify for the final. The depth of the varsity team ... ~t by conference Championships, and was named height as the event's champion, but that fact alone. teams, and All-America in three of the individ- placed third dueOto having more The JV brought up tbe.intensity for this race, coming in second to Shorts MIT has been ual events. Rocchio is the first MIT unsuccessful attempts. UMass-Amherst. The third varsitY was in the thick of the race all the represented by several athletes. woman to receive the MAlA W The Engineers finished third in way through, but was not able to bring everything together ~ they In the New England Women's award. the meet as a team. did in the morning, and ended up fourth. Eight Conference, Rama Chiruvolu Conditions did not get any better for the late afternoon varsity '95 has been named to the softball Men's Track and Field Men's Lacrosse final, which came down to a nec1c.-and-neck finish. MIT, unfortunate- . squad and Ann Torres '96 is a selec- MIT claimed four individual M IT lacrosse players Chris Berg Iy, barely missed the third place spot. tion in lacrosse. Kristin Ratliff '95 champions at last weekend's New '95 and Ken Myers '98 have been The women's crew.team is now focusing on the Eastern Sprints and Janis Eisenberg '98 are mem- England Division III Championship. honored by the Pilgrim Lacrosse whidl will take place May 21 on Lake WlI'BIDaug in Connecticut. bers of the All-NEW 8 track and Ethan Crain '95 won the" I ,500 League for their play in victories field team. meters by 1I100th of a second in over Roger Williams University,

Andy Katz '96 has been named one of the day's closest races. Crain UMass-Boston and Clark Universi- ",: '~. \ , to the Constitution Athletic Confer- also took third in the 800 meters. ty. ence baseball second team. John Wallberg '96 captured the Berg, a defenseman, has been ~jtJ~PCOMINGaOME EvENTs .. hammer throw with a heave of 185 named the league's Player of the Women's Gymnastics feet, 9 inches. Wallberg also placed °Week, and Myers, another defense- Saturday, May J3 The list of accomplishments of fifth' in the discus. man, is the conference Rookie of Lightweight 'Crew vs. Dartmouth College gymnast Sheila Rocchio '97 con- Matt Sandholm '96 won the 100 the Week. The Engineers alJowed Men'3 Rugby vs. Harvard Business School, 1 p.m. tinues to grow as Rocchio has,been ~eter dash in a time of 10.9 sec- only 14 goals in the three victories.

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