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olume CXXVIIl, Number 22. ESTABLISHED 1856 Thursday, April 19, 2001 BEND ME, BREAK ME ••• CAPOEIRA ME Housing issues heat upcarnpus which work their way up through BYADAMSAPP Student Council and Senate, only Senior News Editor to have the Trustees nod and smile After compiling a list of al- and say they'll look into it." most 200 student signatures, Chair of Student life and Independents United entered the charter member of Independents housing debate. Although not of- United George Polychronopoulos ficially recognized as a student explains that, in the grand scheme organization yet, the group is lead- of things, student government docs ingjhe.wayinthe ever-touchyissue - very little anyway ."Student Coun- surrounding fraternities, the Col- cil doesn't do [anything about the Quinn Holfman lege and housing policies. issue] because it's apathetic. Stu- Freshman Logan Winston and Instructor of Capoeira Darcy Porsrer engage in the Brazilian artform Seemingly a student issue, dent Council is as apathetic to last Saturday night in Good Commons as part of the Capoeira festivities held all last week on campus. housing at Kenyon is not so much students as students are to it," said a student issue as most might think. Polycronopoulos. Chair of Housing and Grounds and AccordingtoPolychronopoulos, senior Adam Exline explains that IndependentsUnited, ifrecognized as an official organization, promises McKnight was indicted on new evidence," Rose said. "When the real power to change thingslies BYDANIEL CONNOllY to work towards major changes March 23 for aggravated murder we indicted him last time, [Vinton with the trustees, not the students. Seniot Staff Reporter next year. "We need to do two and kidnapping in the November County prosecuting attorney "The bottom line however is that if things as an organization," said An experienced attorney from shooting death of Kenyon student Timothy Gleeson] had contem- something is going to be done, it has to come from the top down," Polychronopoulos. "We need to the state will help the small staff Emily MUIlllY. He could face the plated the idea of an aggravated said Exline."Motions have been make people realize they are being ofthe Vinton County prosecutor's death penalty if convicted. He was robbery charge, but decided not to treated unfairly and that things are office try to convict the man ac- also charged with murder in the throw it in at that time." She said brought through the Housing and Sf( HOUSING, pag~ two cused of killing two people, in- death of Gregory Julious, who dis- Gleeson brought the robbery G~unds Committee in the past, cluding a Kenyon student. appeared in May 2000. McKnight charge after consulting with law- Ohio's attorney general's of- was also charged with tampering yers from the Slate attorney Locked dorms could fice will assign a prosecuting at- with evidence and gross abuse of general's office. torney with experience in death a corpse in each death. A grand jury re-indicted penalty trials to start working on A new charge of aggravated McKnight on April ll . McKnight, become key to saftey the case against Gregory robbery-c-releting to Murray's who pleaded not guilty to all McKnight, said Johnna Rose, le- car-was brought in the case last counts on April 4, faced another BYBETSYWELCH course I feel safer here." How- gal assistant in the Vinton County week. arraignment early this morning, StaffWriter ever, even the peaceful village of prosecutor's office. "We didn't actually acquire Gambier is not immune to danger. Sf( VlNTON, page thrn They might as well advertise "I think the statement, 'we're it in the Prospectus: "Concerned out in the middle of nowhere' is a Baseball history to visit Kenyon about safety? Don't forget that dangerous philosophy under which Kenyon is in the middle of no- Kenyon class of 1936. American Doby was the second man to to govern life in Gambier," said BYADAMSAPP where. You're safe here amongst Director of Residential Life history, not to mention baseball, break the color line in baseball, Senior News Editor the cornfields." For students from Samantha Hughes. "Crime hap- would never be rtte same. and the first in the American cities such as New York, Los An- pens here just as it does elsewhere Before air-conditioned sky Next week, Doby, nowamem- League. He began his career with geles, and well, any city with a boxes,electronic ticketing and 24- ber of the Baseball Hall of Fame, the 1948 Indian's squad, helping and that philosophy won't protect population over 5,000 where lock- hourscore updates on ESPN, there along with two other black base- them to a victory in the World a person if slhe is placed in a dan- ing the door behind you is second was baseball. Real, knock 'em- ball heroes, Alfred 'Slick' Suratt Series with his series leading .318 gerous situation." nature, going to school in the sock 'em types playing for more and Joe Black will be walking down baiting average. He was also a So how to make our campus middle of nowhere sounds like a than quarter-billion-dollar sala- middle path with former baseball member of the team six years later safer? Many believe that it starts nice alternative. ries and .promotional licensing commissioner Fay Vincent, and in 1954, when the Indian's set the with the residenbe halls. Although "I come from a city where COntracts.The baseball of the late students might want to stop, pause, record for most games won in a students are accustomed to being crime is a real problem," said 1930s and 40s was an American and say hello. single season, a record broken two able to enter any donn without sophomore Rob Haile, "so of CUlt. It stood as the ivory tower of "Fay's goal," said Professor years ago by the Yankees, even ser LOCKS, ptzge two sports,that is until Jackie Robinson of History Reed Browning, author though they needed eight more rill \ III \( I \\'1 \11111, RII'l'lll steppedto the mound in t947. This of the award-winning biography regular-season games in which to do it. Was followed eleven weeks later - Cy Young: A Baseball Life, "is to Thursday: Partly cloudy, high of Saturday: Isolated thunderstorms, Black entered the league with bythe hiring of Larry Doby by Bill give students an opportunity to talk 63, low of 45. high of76, lowof 52. - the Brooklyn Dodgers in ]952 at Veeck, then-owner of the Cleve- to people about an integral mo- Friday: Rain all day. High of 64, Sunday: Isolated thunderstorms, see BASEBALL, pag~njn~ land indians and a member of the ment in American history." lowof48. high of78,Iow of St. 2 TIlE KENYONCollEGIAN NEWS Thursday. April 19. 2001

BYDANIEL CONNOLLY . Senior Staff Reporter

CONTlNUEDFROMPAGEONE don't think students have any press- Christiansen. "You wouldn't have nity," said sophomore Maureen needs to have student input and having a key, it's easy to forget ing need for increased security," 10 worry about carrying money Collins. "From what I've expert- awareness before a final decision is that the doors are not only open to said sophomore Ben Gildin. "I around." enced at other colleges, it often made." them but 10anyone else who hap- don't think they feel insecure. Plus, Perhaps the greatest challenge creates more problems than it Safety on the Kenyon earn- pens to be on campus. "A look at what happened when they facing the implementation of such solves." pus is a primary concern forevery significant amount of vandalism tried to check IDs at the athletic a system is the nolion of change. Even in the discussion stage, member of the community. And that occurs in the residence halls is facilities. There was a very nega- "It will be a process because it's thepossibilttyotchangingtheopea although it seems that our physi- a result of nonresidents walking tive reaction." However. with the not difficult to change the hard- door policy at Kenyon generates cal isolation keeps us away from through," said Hughes. flexibility that such a system can ware on a door but it is difficult to numerous questions and concerns. danger, we cannot ignore chang- Director ofSecuri tyand Safety offer, the card could have multiple change a philosophy," said Direc- However, it is exactly these ques- ing social realities. Dan Werner and Assistant 10 the uses, rather than just granting ac- tor of Security and Safety Dan tionsandconcemsandhowtheyare ''Times are changing," said President for Student Facilities cess to residence halls. Werner. Kenyon prides itself on a addressed will ultimately shape the Werner, "for Gambier, as well Development Doug Zipp are CUT- "Many of your day to day strong sense of community which nature of change at Kenyon. - as New York and LA." And soon rently exploring theoptions to bring tasks could now be made easier some students feel would be threat- "If and when we are to make a enough, we may find that being a card access system 10 Kenyon. using such a card, such as vending ened by such a change. "It would decision to move forward with the out in the middle of nowhere in Although still in the investigative machines, laundry, bookstore pur- de-personalize the campus," said card system, we would most cer- Gambier,Ohio,justisn'tenough stages, "the concept of bringing a chases, use at copy and fax junior Caroline Secor. tainly take it to the students," Zipp reassurance for our continued card system 10 Kenyon is not anew machines, food purchases at the "It ruins the idea of a oommu- said. "A major change such as this safety. idea," said Zipp, "but rather one Pub and other eateries in the vil- that has been discussed before and lage," said Zipp. Now the idea of has resurfaced as the result of stu- carrying a card has an added twist. Housing: policy change to rome? dent concern over the past several For some students, such a multi- until Senate, Student Council, the prime housing," said Sale. "Resi- months." purpose system would be CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE not going to change unless they President and the Trustees say yes." dential Life prevents this by Yet some students still insist beneficial. make them change." GreekCouncil Representative mandating that each fraternity must that there is no need for such a "It would make things easier According to numbers from and junior Winston Sale argues house upperclassmen members in system here at Kenyon. "I really on the student," said junior Dan Independents United, fraternity that Greek housing is a matter of division proportional to their rep- men make up less than 30 percent tradition. "If Greek housing is taken resentation in the organization ... it Till VIII At,! RH URI> of the mate population, but claim away," said Sale, "the sense of is [also] common knowledge that 64 percent of all available male family and comradery that is es- living in division subtracts a point Aprilll-ApriI18,2001 singles on campus. They also con- sentialto O?eekorganizations will from your total when you enter the tend that women are affected in the Apr. 11.11:45 p.m .• Fire alarm rized gathering at Acland Apart- corrode morale and hurt all of the lottery-c-ensuring that there is a singles lottery due to the adverse at the Crozier Center from ments. Large amount of trash left organizations. Without a sense of repercussion for privileged hous- number of fraternity men taking spillover in the oven. in lawn area. home it would be more difficult to ing ... [Finally] Greeks also have a singles. Apr. 12,1:04 a.m.. Medical call Apr.]7, 9:48 p.m. ~Suspicious keep the groups organized and the school-imposed Grade Point Av- Exline presented different regarding student with cut finger vehicle reported on south cam- brothers interested. It would also erage minimum for members and numbers, citing that fraternity men at Leonard Hall. The finger was pus. The Knox County Sheriff's bedetrimental to the groups' sense pledges." make up exactly 36 percent of the bandaged and a friend transported Office was notified. of pride and belonging on cam- , Myers says that she will be male population and have claimed the student to the hospital. Apr. ]7,11:23 p.m. - Underage pus." open to trying newthingson Hous- 47 percent of male singleson cam. Apr. 12, 12:50 p.m. ~Vandalism· possession of alcohol at Norton Shayla.Myers '02, who will ing and Grounds next year. "I am pus. Exli ne also presented numbers to vehicle parked at Bexley Place. Hall. be Chair of Housing and Grounds really open to suggestions, as well that claimed that 52 percent of Apr. 12, 5:44 p.m. - Fire alarm at Apr. 17,2:55 a.m. - Vandalism next year, felt that tradition has as having a strong committee next singles went to men in the lottery, Mather Residence/pull station at Leonard Hall. Shaving cream been used as an argument long yearwhosemake-uprepresenrsthc while women claimed 48 percent pulled. The alarm was reset. sprayed on walls, floors and enough. "I don'tlhink tradition or entire student body. rather than this year. Since Independents just one special interest group or Apr. 13,4:08 a.m.> False alarm doors. social status merit housing," said United did not provide numbers to another," said Myers. "I am not at Leonard Hal Vpullstation pulled. Apr. 18, 4:33 a.m. - Suspicious Myers. "While there is something this effect, no comparison can be The pull station and fire station person observed on Kokosing- to be said about tradition, espe- closed to the idea that there is,good made. were reset. Drive. The Knox County cially at a place like Kenyon, those justification for division housing. TheOfficeofResidential Life Apr. 15. 2:20 a.m. - Unautho- Sheriff's Office was notified. traditions can only last as long as Ijust don't think tradition or social has confirmed that the numbers they represent the ideals of the status provides us with that justifi- Am I RI rsr:«: "-:\'1) SlIBS( RIP liONS from Independents United con- College, and when aplacechanges cation." cerning the proportions between as drastically as Kenyon has since Member of Independents Advertisers should contact Paul Schmid for current rates and fur- fraternity men and the percentage division housing was implemented, United and first year student John ther information at (740) 427-5338 or 5339, or via e-mail at of housing they take up are not it's very hard to buy an argument Spragen provided the answer to [email protected]. All materials should be sent to: Advertising exactly correct but are officially, based on the way things were a many of the problems that this Manager, The Kenyon Collegian, P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH, 43022. "pretty close." Dean of Residen- hundred years ago." debate raises, and that is the poten- tial Life Sam Hughes admits that Sale also pointed out that Ira- tial power of those in office. Yearly subscriptions to The Kenyon Collegian are available for the issue is out of the hands of her ternity housing is about more than "Kenyon's student leaders and $30. Checks should be made payable to The Kenyon Collegian and office. "This issue is bigger than tradition. "There is a popular mis- administrators need to take a hard sent to the Business/Advertising Manager. Housing and Grounds," said conception that division housing look at these policies, instead of Hughes, "everything is in its place primarily helps sophomores gel pretending they don't exist." ursdaY, April 19, Zool NEWS THE KENYoNCowlG"," 3 enate resolution affirms independent voice BYROBBlE KETCHAM independents equal, unique repre- Independent representative, the say, 'Well, we want these people 10 staffR ncr sentarion," agreed Jeff Bridges '03. Senateconsideredandunanirnously gel housing because we know them. "But, another option would be to approved a proposal 10grant hous- I think that by having written crite- The recent compromise con- 'Independent Seat take away all special interest repre- mg privileges to "students who ria. we can guard against that." ming the Greek Council position Approval sentation, which could be a less provide evidence of an academic George Polychrdnopoulos '02 the Kenyon College Senate sur- divisive way to go. This is just a reason for living together." While echoed Schubel's concern. "I don't vedstrong criticism Tuesday as a 'Academic Housing Band-Aid until the rift between in- details of the plan are unresolved thinkHousingandGroundshasdone ry legislature voted to create an 'Smoking Ban dependents and Greeks has healed a andquestionstingerccncemingtbe a very good job this last semester," dependentStudent~tative little more,andwecan actually talk policy's application by the Student he commented. "I personally balance the Greek voice on all senior independents and will there- aboutgettingridoftheGreekCoun- Council Housing and Grounds haven't heard any reports as to how sues and vote on fraternity and after occur in the spring election cil position entirely. I think this Comminee.Schucel.thebill'sspon- this is done and who gets special rarity decisions. In a meeting period. proposal, in the long run, is more sor, believes "we're an academic interest housing. These problems hich also approved policy grant- Several Senators, however, divisivethanjustdroppingtheGreek institution. Themost important rea- have to be addressed. It seems the S housing advantages to student expressed fears that theGreek Coun- representative:' son for people living together is more we try to regulate this, the upswith academic purposes, the cil and Independent Student However, Faculty co-Chair whentheyhaveanacademic,rather more it becomes the call of the dependentrepresentativeproposaJ representatives will divide the cam- Alex McKeown advised that Sena- than a purely social, commitment. Housing and Grounds Commit- ed despite renewed consider- pus. Fears of such divisiveness tors wait before decrying a And I think it's important for the tee, and Idon't really understand ion of removing the Greek seat. renewed debeteoverthe recent Sen- compromise most originally eel- Senate to send that message. bow that's operating right now." According to the resolution, ate compromise, which kepta Greek ebrated. "I think our memories are "The collective memory of Crowell joined in this trepidation, ered by Associate Professor of Council representative on Senate too short," he said. "We forget how most of the faculty is that[Kenyon 1 and proposes amending Student eligion Vernon Schubel, Senate with voice on all issues and vote on happy we were when we came to did have the notion than housing Council bylaws so that the full ill include "one Independent Stu- questions concerning fraternity and thiscompromise. And, tobe honest, priority was given to groups that Student Council must approve de- enr Representative to be elected by sorority bylaws. I think it would be unfair to walk had an academic purpose for living cisions of the Housing and dependentstudents. The statusof "Is there not a way that Greeks away from it at this time. Atleast an together. It seems that's in the Grounds Committee. e Independent Student Represen- could still have a voice and a say and implicit deal was struck that the mission of the college and makes Senatorial debate concerning livewill beanalogous tothat of the a vote on those issues if it's decided Greeks accept giving up their vote sense. Unfortunately, [nothing} has a residential smoking policy also reek Council representative. He somewhere outside of Council," on most issues. For this Senate, that been written down about this." continued Tuesday, as Crowell re- r she will have voice but not vote asked Ruth Crowell '01, "or if we accepted that overwhelmingly, to Some Senators questioned the ported that only a "blanket ban" n all issues with the exception of just asked a Greek and independent back away from its own view a few standards for approving academic- on smoking in all Kenyon resi- ose issues on which the Greek representative to come in and speak months later ••.wouldbeamistake." interest housing. Sara Bumsted '01 dences, including apartments, uncil Representative has a vole. withuswhenwedecidethosethings. Schubel admits that, "this is a stop- worried about student misuseofthe could occur for the 2001-2002 those cases the Independent Rep- Ifeel like that decsionwesn'tclean. gaptotryandgainequaIity.lwould academic-interestprivilege,saying year, as housing lotteries have al- sentative will have both voice and We set up this odd situation where supporttheendofallspecialorgani- ''we have to guard against people ready occurred. The Senate will oe. The Independent Student Rep- people are doubly represented. I zation representation on Senate,but just saying, 'Hey,ldon'twanttobe consider this question as well as a sentative must be an independent don't think the situation we set up politically that was not possible. I in the lottery, but I can [apply for report by Alys, Spensley '01 con- tudent, that is tosay neithera pledge now is practical, and I think people would hope that in a yearor two the housing] for an academic interest cerning Greek issues for the or a member of an organization are doubly represented. We didn't Senate would say 'no special repre- and avoid the lottery:" Schubel 2001-2002 Senate, and a proposal presentedonGreek Council. Only know how this would work out, and sentation.' If you open the door to agreed, and questions whether the offered by Andrew Dinsmore '01 dependent students may vote for Ithink we've come to a point where special representation, it getsbigger members of the Housing and about alcohol poisoning and sev- heIndependent Student Represen- it's more divisive." and bigger and more complex. I Grounds Committee, in charge of eralrecommendationsconceming ative." The 2001-2002 "One way to solve [the differ- would be all for that, but I don't special interest housing decisions, party registration at its meeting epresentative will be elected next ence in representation for Greeks mink we could do that this year." are "making the decisions based on Thursday, April 26, at Common all by then-sophomore,junior and and independents] is to also give Following the approval of the material, or is there a tendency to Hour in Guod Private Dining Hall. Vmton: Motivepartly disclosed CONTINUEDFROMPAGEONE had wanted to wait for results of fo- other possible motives. but no details were available at press rensic tests before taking the risk Anthropologists and baliislics time. of presenting tbe evidence to a experts oontinuc to analyze Gregory The issuance of a new indict- grand jury. Julious' bones to dctennine how he ment also gave the prosecutor's of- Carson said the defense had died and how his body was dismem- fice the chance to correct some ty- not yet filed a request for discov- bered, Rose said. pographical errors in dates inthe old ery, which would compel the pr0s- Yesterday, McKnight went on indictment, according to a clerk al ecution to reveal the evidence it has bial in Vmton County in an unre- the Vmton County Clerk of Courts' gathered so far. He said the second IaIed case on charges of receiving office and _ Elliott, legal sec- indictment bad conbibuted to the stolen property and complicity to retary in the prosecutor's office. delay. commil burglary. No newsaboullbe "Our whole' staff is three Rose said the attorney from the ouIcome of the burglary case was people, and that includes the pros- state would go into action "prob-- available at press time. ecutor, myself and our secretary," eblyoboot thetimc thai McKnigbl's InDooember, a sbcriff'sdeputy said Rose. "There's less than 13,000 attorneys begin to, for lack of a bet- served court papers in the case to people io our entire county, but we ter word. kill us with paperwork." McKnight's bailer more than 120 have three pending murder cases. " She said the stale lawyer miles from Kenyon. Tbc deputy Rose said no one 00 the staff would assist with preparing re- noticed a car belonging to Munay, had experience with death penalty sp:mses to requests which might be wOO badbceo missing from Kcnl"" cascs. filed by the defense, such as a m0- for aver a montb. This led to the dis- 1\vo court-appointed lawyers tion for change of venue and a biD oovcry of her body in McKnight's of particulars, the procedure in trailer. She bad been soot in the from outside the county, which bas whichlhc __ Ihc __ no public defender'soffice, are rep- --"""""i&J"n-o.... ICSCII1ing McKnigb~ ODda tIUrd law- tor to provide cvitlcoce to bodt up gory Ju1iouo' __ Olllbe yer has joined the case on a pro bono each claim in the indictment. property a r.w days 1aIor. The Kn.,.n c.u.g;.. .. it 'I'p=ed April 16, 1981. basis. When asked if the re-indict- Canon said a decision about. McKnigbl ODd Munay both 5 YeanAgo,AprtlI8, 1996, Donald J. Omahan '70wasoffered the ment was unU5U8l, coun-appointed motion to file a change of venue worked at Gambier's Pirate's Cove POsitionof Dean of Students for tbe coming academic year. One of defender Hennan CaISon said, "Yes, would "be determined as we go -...... McKnight bad_sev- three finalists, Omahan bad not yet decided if he would accept the Ithink it is unusual, especially given along." eral years in a juvenile facility for POsition. the length of time between the start When asked if prosecutors killing a man inColumbus during a of lhe investigation and the first in· thoUghl robbery was the motive for 1992 robbery, the CoIumbu.r Dis- 10 Yean Ago, April 18, 1"1, A lawsuit by Delta Kappa Epsilon, didment." Murray's murder, Rose said, '"We pal

Edilors in Chief: Eric Harberson, Sarah Hart Managing Editor: Gil Reyes Senior News Editor: Adam Sapp AI-MoST News Assistant: Taryn Myers Features Editor: Heather Grigsby 6toT Y"O Elet::tions Coverage Coordinator: Gordon Umbarger Arts & Entertainment Editor: Luke Witman REG'~Te'~~ Sports Editor: Sara Pecorak Sports Assistant: Jay Helmer ~~ Photo Editor: Chrissie Cowan DivcnioDS Editor: Gordon Umbarger Online Coordinators: Anna Bierhaus, Kit Rogers, Brent Shank Business Manager: Paul Schmid Subscrlplions Manager: Emily Ross Distribution Manager: Scott Johnson Pboto An:hlvist: Lindsey Joerger Copy Editors: Robbie Ketcham, Elizabeth McClelland, Elizabeth Valente Layout Assistants: Eric Christiansen, Rachel Kessler Advisors: Chris Barth, P.F. Kluge Acknowledgment of division and conflict essential to creating change

The Senate, hoi on the heels of neutering the Greek Council seat, has taken another important step towards leveling the playing Phil Hands field between Greeks and Independents. However, student government's fear of division and conflict poses a threat to the Introducing Encyclopedia McDevittica headway they stand to make. Student leaders must realize that they are nOI creating conflict, they are rightfully giving a venue to the BYJENNY MCDEVIIT A volleyball is about the size of the eye of a expression of a conflict which existed previously. Senior Staff Columnist giant squid. The major issue discussed by Senate was whether or not the Cat urine glows under a black light. Some of life's lesser known facts, compiled for creation of an Independent seat would further polarize Greeks and My Conclusion: Stay away from donkeys. Independents by increasing the tension between them. Giving a you. Who knows-maybe you'll use one in a paper. Eat more chicken. But I really want 10 know- tangible name and focus to one half of the conflicting groups of SleeplDg how fast can a pig run a marathon? people will escalate and focus the debate in ways which were previously impossible. To create an Independent seat in opposition If you sleep in a cold room, you are more likely to Eating Animals have bad dreams. to (which is implied by the idea of "balancing" out the Senate) the In 1939, goldfish swallowing was started at Greek seat is to finally give names, positions, public figures and A snail can sleep for three years. Harvard. legislative power equally to both sides of this resurging debate. My Conclusion:-Kenyon's arbitrary decisions on Dry fish food makes goldfish constipated. Which is clearly very dangerous to the illusion of campus harmony. when to tum on heat and air conditioning are clearly My Conclusion: isn't all it's Jeff Bridges '03 called the solution a "Band-aid until the rift affecting our mental well-being, as evidenced by recent cracked up to be. Just think what those consti- between Independents and Greeks has healed a little more, and we e-mails. And a snail would never make it through pated goldfish are doing to the digestive systems college. can actually talk about getting rid of the Greek Council position of all those smart kids. entirely." Student Council President Ruth Crowell '02 said, "We Dylog didn't know how this would work out, and I think we've come to a Polsoo Ivy More people die annually from food poisoning point where it's more divisive." Itches. at church picnics than from bat-related injuries. Both are right. The solution now passed by Senate, because of My Conclusion: It's true. Each year, 2500 left-banders will die using its inherent articulation of the tensions between independents and products designed for right-handers. those who belong 10 Greek organizations, can only be a temporary Uten<=y and LearniDg If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has fix. It must only be a temporary fix. The letters of the alphabet in order of fre- both front legs in the air, the person died in battle; if If the Senate wanted a permanent solution, the Greek Council quency of use: ETAISONHRDLUCMFWY the horse has one leg in the air,the person died from PGVBJKQXZ . vote and seat would be gone. The special interest vote would be wounds from a baltle; if the horse has all four legs on eliminated in all shapes and forms from student government. But Kansas and Colorado State Boards of Edu- the ground, the person died of natural causes. because of the transitory nature of student goverenment, because of cation mandate that kids should not be taught, My Conclusion: Jfthehorse has alI four legs in the the small, tight-knit nature of our school, because of the heavy nor led to believe in, the Theory of Evolution. air, the person will soon be dead. political influence of Greek organizations and because asking Newton's Theory of Gravity, or the theory that students to make large, permanent changes 10 traditions more than germs cause disease. Eating a hundred years old is a lot to ask, Senate passed what they saw as My Conclusion: Stay in Ohio. A can of SPAM is opened every four seconds. a temporary "Band-Aid" solution, but what the Collegian sees as the My Second Conclusion: Never mind, it's Heinz ketchup leaves the bottle at a rateof25 miles blood-letting of existing wounds. If division and conflict are going not worth it. per year. to be entertained by Student Govemement,let them be entertained Five Jelt-O flavors that flopped: chocolate, apple, completely. The debate over the privileges enjoyed by members of Ute .. the Midwest coffee, cola and celery. Greek organizations has been raging for years, but by focusing and II's illegal to drink beer out of a bucket while My Conclusion: ARAMARK's not so bad, after enhancing the energy of Independents who are willing to stand up silting on a curb io St. Louis. all. for the equal trearement of all students at Kenyon, a resolution may When Ihe University of Nebraska finally be reached. Cornhuskers play football at home to a sell-out AnIm.1s crowd, tbe stadium becomes the slate's third A donkey will sink in quick sand; a mule will not. largest city. RI \( 111".,(,1111COIII( !\'\ And every year more people are killed by donkeys than MyConclusion: And when the Kenyon Lords die in airplane crashes. The opinion page is a space (OJ members of the: community to discuss lssue3 relevanl play football al borne to a half-filled "stadium," to lhe ClmpUs and the world allaIF. TIle opinklns expressed Oft this page belong only Pigs can run a mile in 7.5 minutes. bell will freeze over, a new parking lot will be to lhe wrner. Colllffins and letters tollle edilorsdo nol rcfIeclllIe opinionsof the Kenyon There are more chickens in the world than people. built and 100% Senior will have 100% participa- Collegia" stiff. All members of lhe communily are welcome to express opinions India has 50 million monkeys. tion. Ihrough a letter 10 lhe editors. The Ken)'Ofl Collegian reserves Ihe righl toedil allletters tubmilted for lenglh and c1arily. The Collegian cannot accept anonymous C!f pseudonymous Icners. Letters musl be signed by individuals, not organizations, and muSI be 200 words or less. leiters must also be ~ived no later lhan the Tuesday prior 10 publication. The Kenyon Co/kgm priol5 IS many lellers as possible eadl week subject to spacc, interut and appropriateness. Members of the edilOl'ial board reserve Europe $199 one way. Mexico/Caribbean or Central America the righllO reject any submission. TIle views eqmssed in the paperdo not necessarily $250 round trip plus tax, Other world wide destinations cheap. n:flecllhe views of Kenyon College. Office: Chase Tower allhe lop ofPeircc Hall's main slairway Ifyou can beat these prices start your own damn airline! Mailing address: The Knryon Col/egiml, SbilbI Activities CenIer, Gambier, OH 43022. Business address: P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH 43022 Book tickets online www.airtech.com or toO free (877) AIRTECH. E-mail address: [email protected] WWWaddress; http://www2kenyon.edulotg.'i/collegian Phone numbers: (740) 427-5338. 5339 ThuJ'day, April 19, 2001 OPINION 5 'Big brothers?' If so, fraternities should act like it BYCARTER SWOPE AND hypocritical. While they claim nities on campus as the major AllSHA DALL'OSTO BBFORB • BEERS APTER • 8IlBRS to be founded on the principle of source of social activity, then it Guest Columnists "fostering high ideals" (the goal is not unreasonable for the rest of each member to make a "sig- of the community to demand In late February, Thorn nificant contribution to their better quality in these activities. UiliOll '03 submitted an e-mail college or university, to their The Psi-Upsilon fraternity is o the entire student body that community, and to their coun- not alone in such hypocrisy. For neluded claims regarding inde- try; to adopt and fulfill example, Phi Kappa Sigma, a dry endent life that, quite frankly, significant life goals; and to fraternal organization, uses the e find hard to accept. Guillou achieve the highest moral, intel- pseudonym "the Men of North [aimed one of the 'benefits' of lectual and social excellence and Hannah" to procure alcohol for sllas8 ...... SHiiae 9 00;18. etng an independent involves educational standards"),their be- registered parties. The Greek 'floating from party to party with- The Psi Upsilon invitation for a pany March 24, 2001. The havior has consistently Council should reprimand duplici- ut having to pay for anything." invitation read, "Come see why' everyone is having so much fun perpetuated a sexist atmosphere tous behavior, and they should 'e also explained, much to our in the basement of the Psi-U Lodge. Saturday the 24 of March. on this campus. Contradicting seek a standard of respectability urprise, "that the members of From 10:00-2:00 a.m. Please bring Invite, to, and Fun. As their own doctrine, the Psi-Up- among their organizations. If fra- reek organization[s] need to ba- Always. No Parking on Kokosing Drive. Seeyou soon FRIEN OS." silon contribution to the social ternities define themselves by the ically serve as babysitters to make life on campus has certainly not principles of upstanding conduct ure thai nothing sketchy goes on been beneficial to the Kenyon and contribution to the commu- uring [their] parties." Despite debates, no small example being that purports to draw Kenyon community's efforts to create a nity as their doctrines declare, uilI0ll's rhetorical attempts to por- our recent sexual misconduct students to a "good time" de- safe and equal place for women Kenyonstudents and faculty need Y independent students that attend policy. But part of being a 'big serves public condemnation. in its social environment. If to re-examine the role that frater- temity parties as irresponsJblc--- brother' is not just talking like one, The Psi-Upsilon brothers are Guillou speaks truth about the nities are really playing on this en arrogant---freeloaders we do but acting like one. proving themselves entirely Greek system, crediting frater- campus. ppreciale his efforts to bring to In late March, Psi-Upsilon ighl often unmentioned nuances called on members.of the Kenyon f the Kenyon social scene. community to attend their party, LIIIIRS to 1111 EIJIIOR Firstly, Guillen pointed-out, provoking their interest with an 'All year, Greek organizations on 'invite' tbatsbould be, by anyone's ampus throw almost every large standards, IrUly oUlrageous (see arty the school has."This fact is, above). Two years after hosting 'Take itoutside,' says Handyside of smoking or the most part, true. And while the now infamous 'Pimp and Ho In response to last week's ar- stance I take as a non-smoker is ban candles, incense and halogen on-affiliated student groups have Party' -which prompted members ticle on the Senate's proposed primarily about safety. lamps, why does it still allow stu- his year started to throw a larger of the Kenyon faculty and staff to smoking ban, Associate Professor "Kenyon College has suf- dents to smoke in their rooms? We rtion of this school's weekend write a letter to the Collegian stat.~ of Political Science Devin Stauffer fered great loss due to fire, share common living spaces and rties-possibly because of an Ing, "The message is sent to seems to be forgetting an impor- including the loss of human life," should have more respect for the ncreased awareness that 'frater- first-year women that the way to tant issue. reads the student handbook, well-being and personal belong- niry' lounges are public space, it be accepted by fraternity brothers The article quotes Stauffer: which then goes on to outlaw "any ings of others in the residence halls is more likely that fraternities DO is to come to a party dressed as a "This is trying to stamp out smok- open flame, hurning candle, in- and apartments. longer choose to deal with the whore, "-Psi-Upsilon has decided ing al Kenyon, and that seems too cense or other incendiary device Iagree that smokers on this responsibilities that come with to "ick up where it left off by paternalistic. It's not the college's in a living unit." An incendiary campus are old enough to make having all-campus parties-still showing us what a woman looks business whether young adults device is one capable of causing their own decisions, but the col- no one can doubt tbe influence like, before and after six beers. smoke or not. People do many fire, which technically includes lege should be careful enough fraternities have on the Kenyon How amusing. unhealthy things. and it's their cigarettes and those materials to make this one: Take it out- social scene. For most students-- While party invites on cam- choice." I agree with his point used to light them. If the college is side. many of them first-years-c-it is pus are rarely taken seriously, this about personal choice, but the soconcemed about fire safety as to -sarah HaDdyside '02 lheonlyvisiblesocialscene. Thus, image goes beyond being "all in H is no light matter when a mem- good fun"-and sends a devastat- berofa fraternity, namely Guillou, ing message 10 the community. A I Exline challenges criticism of decision declares: "I made a decision to recent Harvard study (1995) de- Iwas appalled to read a letter any other member of the commit- not meet the requirements for allo- sacrifice my free partying and in- fines . "binge-drinking" as to the editor last week that con- tee, Iwill try to answer the questions cation of SIH, it is rejected. For stead assume responsibilities to consuming "five or more drinks" , cerned the Housing and Grounds he asks in bis letter. Please bear in example, "Groups allotted space thecampus, as though Iwas a big in one sitting. What kind of mes- Committee. In this letter, John mind that., since Mr. Spragens is are expected to provide program- brother to every student that. sets sage is Psi-Upsilon trying to scnd Spragens '04 accused the commit- not a member of the group that ming in the areas of cultural, foot in my party." when tbey say it takes not five, but I tee of showing favoritism towards sought housing. Icannot bear out educational, social and commu- If fraternity brothers want to six drinks before a woman looks one group over another because of too many specifics lest I disre- nity service in the building/area in COnsiderthemselves 'big broth- good? Do tbey suggest that a sorority affiliation and denying a spect the integrity of the which they live" (Student Hand- ers' on this campus, let them do Kenyon female is to be held to a group's application based solely committee. book, 92). If the committee feels a so. After all, they are members of standard of sexual appeallhat. re- upon their stated goals. I applaud Each group that applies for group is unable to support this re- organizations that have a long- volves around the consumption of Mr. Spragens' desire to figbt for a Special Interest Housing must fill quirement in their original and for the most pari, a alcohol? How dare they say so! cause in which he believes and to out an application and give a pre- presentation, this would be a rea- good-standing with our College. How dare they plaster their bigotry utilize his constitutional right of sentation that outlines the reasons son for rejection. They play an important role in our on-of all tbings--&n invite. freedom of press. However, I ques- they deserve sm. The committee Since Mr. Sprageos, and 99 social scene. They do community Psi-Upsilon's decision 10 tion his professionalism and his makes its decisions based on these percent of the student body, were service. They even make their duplicate and distribute mate- tone. Since Mr. Spragenshas never answers and presentations. If the not present at the meedng, and presencefelt in important campus rial that objectifies women and made the effort to conlad me or committee feels that a group does were not members of the group in question, it would be disrespectful for me to divulge anything more. However. I would personally en- courage Mr. Sprageos, or anyone else with a signifiamt interest in housin& to TUD for the position of Chair of Housing and Grounds. This year, Shayla Myers "02 will be the third consecutive candidate to non unopposed. Further,l'd like to say that any question about SIH can be addressed to the Otair of Housing and Grounds on an iodi- vidual, private basis wbere it WIll be answered in full.

-Ada ... EdDe '01, ClJalrofH .... Gro ...... CommI.... 6 THE KENYON CoIJ.EGIAN FEATURES Thursday, April 19, 2001 Earth Day exhibits offer solutions to eco-problems BFEC sponsored celebration to feature student engineered hovercraft, composting and games for all ages BY ERlCKA RFAGOR Saturday's events are in- hovercraft that was engineered composting, forestry, fossils, a entire surrounding area. Advertise. StaB"Writer tended to be amusing while they and built by students from North ground-water display, nature ments have been running on locaJ educate. Central State College. We will talks, no-till fanning, nutrition airwaves, and on posters and fly. Have you, at any point dur- "Earth Day was started in "have hemp products, puppies and health, recycling. science- ers al area schools, and between ing the past 31 years of its ex- hopes of making people more from the dog pound, arts and fair winners, weaving with nalu- 200 and 500 people are expected istence, been keyed up about aware of the problems that we crafts to make from junk. and ral fibers and weather informa- 10 attend throughout the day. In ad- Earth Day? If your answer is have inflicted on our natural re- games made from things we lion with WSYX meteorologist dition, WQIO, the Mounl Vernon "no," then perhaps you are in for sources, that they are scarce, and would normally recycle." Slu- Chris Bradley. nadio station. will be on campus a new reaction this year. that we need to take care of dent groups REEL and tbe Green While the BFEC itself was between 1 and 2 p.m. Saturday between 1 and 4 them," said Inese Sharp, Direc- Party Organization are partici- the site of Earth Day celebra- The BFEC is relying on stu. p.m., the Brown Family Envi- tor of the Brown Family Envi- pating as well. tions in Ihe past, organizers dent help to sel up some of the ronmental Center (BFEC) is ronmental Center. "Hopefully The BFEC Newsletter this chose to move the festival to booths and attend them through, hosting its annual celebration in we can produce some ideas on month provides a list of activi- Middle Path {centered in front of out the afternoon. Local high honor of ecological awareness. how to solve some of those prob- ties and information to be found Olin Library). This change in school students, 4-H club mem- Although Earth Day is only lems. We will be presenting ex- at Saturday's celebration. These location is meant to encourage bers and Girl and Boy Scouts are once a year, organizers hope it hibits on recycling programs and include displays and activities Kenyon student participation. also involved. Sharp added in will inspire in visitors year- products made from recycled ma- about: alternative-fueled cars This Earth Day feslival is closing, "We especially welcome round sensitivity to environ- terials, composttng, composting and trucks, blue-bird boxes, nor exclusively for the Kenyon all students to come out and en- mental issues. toilets, straw bale housing and a children's crafts and games, community, bowever, bUI for the joy the day with us." Baseball: Three breakers of baseball's colorline to visit

CONTINUEDFROMPAGEONE: passion of mine from an earlier age, " "Students are pretty fired up ball players. "Especially in the Negro Leagues in Baltimore. He said Kukulan. Ithink the visit by these about it," said Horger. "lknew they middle of the century ... baseball earned rookie of the year honors players isamazingarxl Ilook fcnward were coming and added a book to wasso stereotypically' American,'" that year,going 15-4 and becoming to meeting them. The Negro League syllabus for it, but even so we have said Horger. "Not to say anything the first black pitcher in a world and the integration of baseba1I were been talking about race and sports against other sports like football and series game. A series which the really importanteventsthatseemtobe in the class." basketball, but the rigidity of the Dodgers lost in seven games, de- overshadowed nowadays." Horgerattempted tooutline the color line in baseball was harder to spite Black himself having the Other public events include a importance of their actions within break, the integration of baseball lowest ERA of any pitcher in the Monday evening talk by Professor the context of American history by was a symbolic and literal victory series. of American Studies Peter Rutkoff detailing the specific role of base- for the integration of America." Surratt played his entire ca- on "Shadow Ball: The Negro reer in the Negro League as an Leagues and American Culture" at outfielder for the Kansas City Bp.m. in Higley Auditorium,aTues- Monarchs. He now serves as on day afternoon press conference held ~~~~~ officer for the Negro League Base- in the Peirce reading room, where MOMENTS ball Museum in Kansas City. members of the national and state The Negro League saw its press, includingtheNew York Times, • hay day in the 1930s and 1940s, ClevelandPlainDealerandColum- If you could write a term paper on anything, bus Dispatch, will have the slowly dissipating after 1947 and Public Affairs into the '60s. Browning admits opportunity to ask questions of the what would it be? Joe Black played as a pitcher first that those players coming 10 players, a Wednesday alJ-campus for rhe Baltimore Giants and rhen • Kenyon should be appropriately panel discussion at 7 p.m. in Bolton in 1952 joined the Brooklyn rarified. "There are not many of Theater, and a Thursday Common Dodgers. them left," said Browning. "With Hour talk in Peirce hall's reading the exception of Buck O'Neill, beginning at 11:10 a.m. "Pete Sampras, Russell Crowe and the really great players whose ca- "In his role as commissioner he Privately, the students will be Nicholas Cage as modem day Greek reers were made in the Negro got to know president Oden." said meeting with American history gods" League are almost all gone." Publications Director Dan Laskin, classes and with English classes -UzDeUsle '04 Vincent, commissioner of "He was the commencement speaker that focus on either Afro-Ameri- Major League Baseball from 1989 here in 1999 ... he approacbed the can history, sports, or both. Visiting until his resignation in 1992, has president with the idea to bring stu- Instructor of History Marc Horger organized the former players. dents in contact with people who haspreparedhissport'shistoryclass They will be accompanied by played a role in the integration of for the meeting. Claire Smith, a sports journalist . baseball and we jumped at it." with the Philadelphia Inquirerand To prepare students for the "The evils of classes that begin be- one of the first black women to player's arrival, there are a host of fore noon" write sports. This same group movies and information sessions that -Will GaIlapn '03 appeared with Vincent at 1997 students and the public may attend. baseball celebrations held at One of them was Tuesday's show- Carleton and Williams Colleges ing of "The National Pastime:" Part in honor of the 50th yearanniver- 6 of the Ken Bums documentary sary of baseball's integration. "Baseball." Junior Nancy Kukulan Their arrival at Kenyon is in part attended the movie and admits that due to Vincent'sdesire to educate she did not know who Doby, Black. college-age students about base- and Surratt were before she heard of "The lifted career of Madonna: ball history, and in part because theircomingto Kenyon, but sheeow Wbere she is and how she got there" of his friendship with Kenyon realizes the Importance of next --Aad,B-ZWIlIIams'04 president Rob aden. week's events. "Baseball has been a

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Cunningham attended The economic recession the operation Coleen Gregg of Fredericktown BY RACHEL HECHT Cunningham's Honors research. Cunningham has a personal Ohio State University College of and practice of the familv farm and Janet Hawk of Danville. Each Staff Writer of these three women bas ad- interest and investment in Agriculture her freshman year as has been drastically altered. To- dressed the changes in their roles Tuesday, April 24th at com- Tuesday's dialogue. Self-de- an Agricultural Communications day, many farmers and their wives are employed off of the farm in on the farm in varying ways, but mon hour in Peirce Hall Lounge scribed as "born and raised on a major before transferring to addition to operating a full time all share surprising similarities in will mark the final installment in farm," Cunningham has been liv- Kenyon. Here she has created a farm in order to support their fam- the ways they have adapted. the "Visits" Rural Life lecture se- ing the life most Kenyon students synoptic major in American Ru- ily and remain on the farm," said "Fann Women in the Twenty- ries. Organized by Professor of only study about in the classroom. ral Studies. Cunningham. "Although both the First Century" will present an in- Sociology Howard Sacks, the se- About her background as a While working on her Honors fanner and his wife are affected, teresting portrait of women in our ries focuses on different elements farm woman, Cunningham said, "I research concerning the effects of the role of fann wife holds con- surrounding communities and the of life in Knox County. was the oldest of three girls and the farm crisis on fanners, families siderable significance in light of adaptations they have undergone. "Balancing Act: Farm therefore responsible for much of and rural communities in Knox her many responsibilities both on Don't missout on this opportunity Women in the Twenty-First Cen- the 'physical labor' involved in County, Cunningham came up with and off of the farm." to not only learn more about the tury" will bring together farm farming: baling hay, cleaning the idea for the farm women project. Cunningham will be joined daily lives of those who surround women from 'around Ohio, includ- stalls, vaccinating animals, train- She describes how her interest in Tuesday by three other local farm- our community, but also about the ing Chrissie Cunningham '01. - ing horses, etc. 1 was a ten year farm women came about during her women, all from full-time farms: unique experiences of one of our This concluding lecture in the se- member of 4-H and am now a 4- more general research. Yvonne Clutter of Gambier, own. ries is a secondary project of H advisor." "As a result of the agricultural Director to explore media and community relationships of the region, to work with moun- plores the wider issue ofthe media a film company in the central in 1969 as a War on Poverty BY AMY BERGEN tain communities as they create coverage the region was then re- Appalachian coalfield town in program to train young people in Staff Writer solutions to their problems, and ceiving, and local reactions 10it,and Whitesburg, Ky. The company's film and video, Appalshop's pur- pose is to document and to explore diversity and cultural In 1967 Canadian filmmaker perhaps how those reactions might mission statement shows itsdedi- revitalize the arts and traditions respect." HughO'Connor, while document- have contributed to O'Connor's cation t~ Appalachia: "Founded ing conditions of poverty in murder." Appalachia, was shot and killed The film features interviews PUT r\ LITTLE SPARK I!'iTO ARt\:-'1ARK by Hobart lsona a resident of the with eyewitnesses and the victim's small town called Jeremiah in east- relatives. ern Kentucky. A native of Kentucky, Barret's This explosive event is the interest in the history, culture and Need a boost? Try adding coffee creatively people of Appalachia has been the subject of an award-winning film, what's a heavy-lidded, studious consistency. I like to call the re- Stranger with a Camera, made by impulse behind many of her films. BY ANNEKA LENSSEN soul (or tortured fraternity sulting slurry "campfire chili." veteran documentary filmmaker Her documentaries, such as Quilt- Food Critic pledge) 10 do? My answer is to (taste ill) There are delicious Elizabeth Barret. ing Women (1976) and Long Fact: Industrial-sized try this perky, percolated fare: navy beans with parsley pesto Her film will be shown to- Journey Home (198'7} allow Appa- batches of any ingestible item languishing on the self-serve night atlO p-m- in MAP 109 (the lachians to tell their own story on will be a gastronomic disappoint- Rotlnl with coffee ragout servery line, so add someofthose math and physics building). Barret film. too. wilt be in attendance and will give Barret is a veteran filmmaker ment. Corollary: Cups of coffee si- As is often the case, this Now you'll want to melt a lecture to accompany the film. whose work has been screened at phoned from vessels the size of evening pasta is on the bar and about a teaspoon of buUer into The event is sponsored by the Ap- film festivals around the world. Texas are hellacious for the sen- chili is in the soup vats. Use it to the mix, a splash of olive oil, a palachian Peoples Service Stranger wah a Camera is a rela- sitive palate. your advantage. Grab a white generous amount of salt, and Organization (APSO). tively recent film which premiered Just ask any student grimly ceramic bowl and ladle up some plenty of oregano. "Stranger with a Camera re- at the 2000Sundance Film Festival. tapping those metallic basins in chili (use the ladle to press out Next, heap in the pasta aed Visits this tragedy to explore the The Sundance Channel called our servery. It's true that the most of the liquid from the mix. Top with a smattering 0 it "an exceptionally moving film c?mplex relationship between me- scooped soup), probably about feta cheese and consume with abOut a people and place often Aramark-provided coffee flows dIa makers and the communities enough 10 fill one quarter of your newly punched up vigor. (Y0Il misunderstood by tbe outside free and plentiful, but, my god, they POrtray," according 10 a press bowl. can make "Veggie Vigor'" too. world ... [Barret] elegantly ex- ean it make for an odious caf- release by the film company Now head to the coffee dis- Just replace the chili with lOD... ~ Appalshop. plores the complexity oftbe issue." feine intake. There's tbat smoky aridity penser and draw off enough to ~ a bit of rice pilaf, ad Barret's niece, Laur~n Bamt Barret works as a commu- to every jaundiced servingl So return the chili 10 regular soup some tofu cubes.) '04, remarked that thefilm "0- nity-based artist with Appalshop, 8 THE KENYON CoUEGIAN Thursday, April 19, Zool CANDIDATES FOR STUDENT SENAT£ SECRETARY SOPHOMORE CLASS PRESIDENT

What do you think about the ract tbat Senate Seeretery Is How do you feel about the proposal to make Kenyon a non- now an elected, voling position? smoking campus? Judson: I think the faelthal the senate secretary has a say in Cooper: I believe that it is far from feasible to make all dorms what goes on is extremely valuable to the college at this time non-smoking. I feel i~would be best for some housing, on both especially since the Greek council vote has been omitted. sides of campus to be designated non-smoking. This method McHancy: The new position gives the Senate balance; I look would best suit all students. However, if the problem of filling forward 10see it in action next year. each donn with the same smoking preference occurs, it must Passmore: This question deals with two issues, the Greek come down to mutual respect. Council seat, and the newly expanded position. On the issue of Cowan: Ibelieve that smokers have the right to smoke, but also the removal of the Greek Council seal I feel thai Ihis was the ;;;.::.!:~:::.:..:::_---, that non--smokers have the right to live in a smoke-free donn. _EriF·~n_Coo_~I"' ., right move for the Senate to make. The seal was undemocratic, I also recognize that many people are concerned about the E and gave disproportionate representation to a special interest potential fire hazards of smoking. Ibelieve that there is a need group. This said, the Senate recognized the special position of for more housing options for people who do not wish to live in Greeks at Kenyon by lettingthern retaina non-voting represen- a smoking-dorm. As sophomore class president, Iwould work tative, and a vote on issues concerning Greeks, something I with both smokers and non smokers to represent their views in also support. The expanded voting role of the Senate Secretary order to reach a compromise that pleases both parties on this was the natural and necessary response 10 maintain the Senate's campus .. balance of student to non-student votes., and for that reason, I Scbarff: Ithink a non-smoking campus is not the answer to the support the expanded powers of that position. concerns expressed by people offended by smoking. Many What are the major issues you see facing student. govern- ;;,;;;;,:.:;;=:=~=-_.. people have medical conditions that necessitate a smoke-free ment, both right now and next year? living environment, and others simply prefer it. However, it Judson: Imyself am very concerned with women's issues and seems that a "non-smoking campus" is a drastic move, and the J know this will be one of my focuses if elected. Also, due to idea of putting such restrictions on students does not represent the new advancements concerning Greeklife on campus, J what Kenyon means to most of us. believe that the issues dealing with this su~ect will be in prime Spencer: My slanceon smoking at the college isone ofa liberal debate next year. Health care and food service issues are also slant. Ireally don't see a problem with those who wish to smoke important 10 me as well as housing improvement and concerns in designated dorms and spaces as long as it doesn't hurt those withparking and transportation on campus. who choose not to partake in smoking. Those that wish to do so McHaney: Ithink Greek life vs. Independent life is going tobe should be given that right, while respecting the rights of others an issue; housing, security and safety; party registration; our who choose not to smoke. Daniel Scharff relations with the faculty; all of these are things that will arise. Another possibility is all the How do you vIew tbe relationship between student govern. expansion going on at Kenyon ... parking, athletic facilitites, and so on. ment and the student body at Kenyon? Passmore: This semester has illustrated the strained relationship between Security and the Cooper:The relationship between the student government and campus. Ifeel the Senate needs to encourage the role of Security in promoting student Safety, the student body at Kenyon needs to be strengthened. Irecently perhaps by allowing a no--consequences call to Security if a friend is ill from over consump- overheard two students discussing the student government and tion of alcohol. Student prganization budgets, parking concerns, and the issue of the it's various offices and powers. They had no idea who did what inequitable housing situation will also be major issues next year. or who voted on what issues. This is a problem. Students need Irecognize the problems inherent in changing this system and propose slow and incremental to beawareofthe issues and policies at hand and should be able change-to allow the Kenyon community to adjust to changes. to express their individual opinions about them. Jesse Lansky '04 did not respond to questioning. Cowan:1 feel that the relationship between student govern- Jesse Spencer ment and the student body on this campus could use a lot of JUNIOR TO SENATE improvement. Ithink that many students do not realize that they could truly make adifference REp in life at Kenyon if they got more involved and utilized their officers more. As sophomore Wbat do you tblnk of the relationship between Security & class president, Iwould try to improve this relationship by making myself very open to my Safety and students? classmates, not only listening to their ideas, but actually work to enact them. Berkeley: Overall, I don't think that relations between the Scharff: The relationship between student government and the student body is far from ideal. students and security is as bad as people try to make it seem. Of Many students are politically involved, but it seems that the majority of the campus couldn't course, there are occasions where security has probably gone care less about the involvement of their peers in Kenyon's decision-making process. The a little further than necessary. and this has caused some tension. sooner Kenyon embraces the governing body and becomes more involved, changes better Kenyon's security is a whole lot more lax than lawenforce- .representing students' sentiments can be made. ment people in other places. Most important is the fact that on Spencer: Ithink that the student body is just comfortable with the leaders that have been in a day-to-day basis Kenyon students feel safe. student government positions. I have found that the best way 10 solve any sort of dilemmas Sabik: The current relationship between the Office of Safety Emily Betkely or problems is with different ideas from a large broad range of individuals. Ithink that the and Security and students" seems very.good. Over the past few student body needs to become more involved in student government so that sorbet the whole months we've come to a mutual understanding and respect. I campus is represented. think that if we keep these lines of communication open, we Tim Clayton did not respond to questlonlng. should be able to sustain the mutual understanding that stu- dents and security seem to have come to. Why do you think there is so Iiule interest on the part of Juniors for running Coroffice? Berkely: One of the primary reasons for the lack of candidates for the Junior Class races is the fact that many of the more socially and politically active members of our class are going Lindsay Sabik JUNIOR CLASS PRESIDENT: to be abroad next year. Additionally, as I mentioned in my letter of intent, most studentssee the student government as having very little power to induce Philip Ross change here at Kenyon. Sabik:Junior class student government positions are more difficult to fill than those of other JUNIOR REp TO STUDENT COUNCIL: classes since so many members of the class who would otherwise want to get involved go Jessica D'Ardenne abroad one or both semesters Junior year. Despite this, it is discouraging that more people are not running for Student Council Rep and Class President. I think that a lot of people are SENIOR REp TO STUDENT COUNCIL: unnecessarily reluctant to become involved with student government if they haven't been in the past, and people are wary of taking on too much in their junior year when c1asswork and James Greenwood other things are likely to become more hectic. SENIOR REp TO SENATE: Two questions were asked of each candidate, and their answers that appear here are based Rob Winston Sale on their respcnses.Ia recognition that this coverage cannot be nearly as comprehensive as we might wish, we strongly encourage you also to read the l~ of intent, available at STUDENT LECTURESHIP CHAIR:

NIOR CLASS PRESIDENT do you lotead to get senlon who are already very involved in senior class actlvltles? well: I think communication is a big thing. When I was omore Class President, we got input from the class so 'd know what's going on. A good precedent was set by enioTClass Committee this year with their open meet- · If elected, I will continue to bold open meetings and municare vial email to keep everyone updated on what's Ruth Crowell Catc Norian goo. : Realistically, there is only so much a class president can do to get seniors involved. cause changes in policy. Ido not think that is true. Ibelieve the administration values the ever,considering that this ~ will be our last year at Kenyon and we are pretty tight-knit, opinions of the students, and my main objective in office is to increase our voice. not believe that attendance will be that much of a problem. Obviously, I hope the Furthermore, students do not feel compelled to vote or run for office because student ·hies I push through will be intriguing enough to spark interest on their own merits. government is not seen as an important body on campus, one that is responsive to our ... lin: Senior year is a big year. Not only with having blast and making the most of your concerns. Hey, this is a problem for voting in federal and state elections as well. year at Kenyon but also with comps., finishing requirements, and so on. Of course Norian: Ithink there are two main reasons people were nol 83 involved as they should ybcdy will have tons of stuff. For just tbat reason we (the class council and I) would have been. The first one being that Ithink there could have been a little more publicity to make sure that the events we do hold are awesome. aboul the elections in general. Also it might have been helpful if they defined each posi- Nostrand: The senior class activities should not be considered as obligations. They tion since they are not as cut and dry as the ones are for Ibis election. timarily social events that provide class members with a sense of accomplishment. I Van Nostrand: I thitik that campus government simply doesn't strike students as au t think most students are averse to celebrations. important part of their experience at Kenyon. The notion of policy-making seems ioconse- do you thlnktbere Will 80 UttJe Interest Inrunulng Inthe last l'Ouodofelections1 quential. The student-body at large, however, sbovld DOl receive aiticism as being well: l thlnk it's better this time because of better communication with the student apathetic. Campus government increasingly appears as overty-politiciad. I think it's · I feel there really should've been more publicity in the first wave. However, I'm natural for students to avoid something that is typically perceived as either IlBSly ordivisive ved 10see SOmaoy people running in this round. and ultimately unrewarding. We have the responsibility of communicating to members of :.One oftbe reasons I am running. and this could be the same reason there was the campus that what we are doing is vital to the daily life at Kenyon. !tIeinterest in the last rounds of elections, is because students do not believe tbey can PbB Stepb ...... did DOt ...... to.....-aa. Thursday, April 19, 2001 10 THE KENYONCOLLEGIAN ARTS&ENTERTNNMENT Good Grief! Company to present kets to kids nationwide. SOTS could bring their kids to," said mally do if it was a straight play." BY GORDON UMBARGER Donators forCharlieBrvwn ClJ1 Annie Weinheimer '03, who plays But even children who don't see Diversions Editor II· You Go Lucy. Sheadded, "A children'smu- the show benefit from it's perfor- take the form ofcash, lxxnemade blan- kets or even fabric and yam, The ma- Did you ever gel nothing more What: You'reA Good sical is so much fun because every- mances. While there is no admission terials will be delivered to Company's than a lump of coal on Halloween? thing can be biggerthan in normal the- charge, Company is requesting a do- Man Charlie Brown nation for Project linus, a nationwide Proje<;1linus contact person, Robin Do you ever feel like all you do is go ater-your actions and gestures are so charitable organization that provides Helser of Mount vernon. Helser will around kicking at things, never suc- When: Sunday, 3 p.m. much more exaggerated. It's been fun sick and abused children with what use the materials to make blankets for ceeding but always ending up on the to be able to nourish our inner child in & 8 p.m. Weinheimer describes as "security Proj

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The Kenyon men's lacrosse team spent the week refocusing on their goal of returning to the NCAA tournament. The last two weeks have proven to be a roller coaster BYLOGANWlNsroN ride for Lords lacrosse in achieving Soalf !lq>on« this. Last week. the Lords suffered a setback as they lost 22-12 to then To conclude tbeir college ninth-ranked Ohio Wesleyan Uni- rugby careers, two of Kenyon's best win play on the All-Ohio- versity.Anera heartening 13-12 win under-23-select team in the Mid- against Wittenberg last week, the west Collegiate and Under-23 team was prepared for their rematch against OWU, but when the buzzer Local Area Union Tournament. sounded, the final score wasl6-8. Seniors Ann Palcisco and Alexis Ohio Wesleyan University, Braun will be practicing with the now the eighth-ranked team in Di- best from other Ohio colleges in vision IH in the nation, is4-O in con- preparation for the event. The ference and 6-4 overall. tournament will be held tbe The Lords, who now stand at weekend of April 28 and 29 in 7-3 after the OWU loss, don't have Rockford, 111. much 10complain about despite their Braun and Palcisco found recent frustration. ''The common out about the tournament denominator in the last games through Jenn Smithhart, the col- three legiate rugby coordinator for the has been OUf mistakes," said co-cap- state of Ohio. They were invited lain Derick Stowe '01. "These mis- to participate in a clinic from takes range from forcing passes to which the All-Ohio coach would people who are covered to forgetting select the best players. to slide on defense. The bright side "We didn't know it was a of this assessment is that these kinds tryout," said Braun. "Therewere of mistakes can easily be fixed. With Julian Quasha '03 tries to dude an OWU defender. five ofus who went thinking that a liule more d~pline and concen- nation on the field, we coold be a it was a clinic and whoa we got really good team, which is why we there. it was an)'tbiu3 but. Itwas 13-3. But this year was a much lege Sunday at IIam. and head 10 are left with a sickening feeling after niDo hours of intf:neo rugby· closer, more challenging game. With Wooster on Wednesday. the loss to OWU, a team we really a.Uity measures, drills and Ihree nDootes left illthe fourth quarter, "We now have to move ahead could have beaten." scrimmaging. ] have ne¥or been the lords were up 13-8. Yet in those and focus on Colorado College," 80 beat in my life." Unlike their previous meeting last three minutes, the Wi1tenbetg ll- said Stowe. "1bey are a good learn with the Bishops, Kenyon was not Despite not knowing what gers managed to cIcoe the gap to 13- and will provide a tough test to see she was getting hoJuIf teeo, completely outplayed in 12 "The Wittenberg score was far how well we can bounce back from Palcisco bad only ~ve ree- Tuesday's game. The lords were clo6erthan the l!!""" odlJalIy was,and a few disappoinling games. OUf ollections. - able to compete with OWU jf we hodn', had a barrage of pena1ties team is dying 10 renim to the feel- ..It was really competitive throughout much of the first half, at the eud of the l!!""".• said Stowe. ing of winning, and Ipredict that trailing only 7-5 midway through and a lot of fUD," said Palcisco. 'We would have won the game deci- the pent-up frustration from OWU the second quarter, before three 'veIy" "Jt was reaDy good_rugby COD~ & . will explode against Cototado, and unanswered goals by the Bishops siderilJi no one bad played witlt To continue their roUer coaster tbatthey are going to have a very _ other. It _ nilwUeCutls.Anagging VyrooIdhioDivisionm<:bampionships record. Coach Taylor said of "..0",,' ""'" place perro...... on tbe tmclc. Some days we are more for the good of Ihe team that makes 'f< e Marv Frye Invitational. "As a all 17 Qbio Division 111Schools." Bumsted's pmollnauc:r;: "'Bumsted Hke ocelots than cheetahs, but every me proud to be a Lotd." ,weare all getting pretty beaten said O>ach Billlllyior. "Our goo! is Ioas had 0 ..... probIcm but madci dny no matlerwhat happens weubey In the invitational held at OWU simple we wan'''' hsve our highesI pal _ from last weot," . finish," "Al'lin .. 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BY JAY HEIMER hit preny well against them was a Sports Assistanl positive we look away from the weekend series." Head baseball coach Matt Among those who led the Burdette sets two goals lbr every Lords were captain Dan Hodgson season: "to set the school record in '01 with three hits, captain Kipp wins [for a season J and 10 be the Corbus '01 and Josh Pike '02 each NCAC champions." After the with a pair of hils. Transfer Jeff Lords' sweep of Oberlin two weeks Mackey '02 also hit his first home ago, the Lords were well on their run in a Kenyon uniform. way to having the best season in the On Saturday, the two learns history of the program. played a double header. In the first The challenge this pest week- game, the Lords were again hin- end however, was the stiffest that dered by poor defense in the begin- the Lords had faced all year: the ning, allowing six runs in the first 20th-ranked team in the nation, the two innings on their way to a 10-5 Scots of Wooster. loss. Kenyon's four errors on the The two teams opened their day resulted in five unearned runs threegamesericswith a nine-inning for the Scots. Pitcher Dan contest Friday. In the first few in- Christiansen '02deservescreditfor nings, Wooster showed that they are a gutsy effort, pitching a complete every bit as good as their high rank- game, striking out four and allow- ing suggests. The Scots scored eight ing just eight hits. runs in the first four innings while Hodgson and Trey Blair '04 holding the Lords without a run. In both hit their first homeruns of the the bottom of the fifth however, the season. Lords' bats started to wake up, and "Defensively, we had break- Kip? Corbus '01 reaches for a fly ball near first base agailUt Wooster. they scored six runs to cut the dcfi- downs which led to unearned runs in the game only one was charged sylvania this weekend to face can't worry too much about that. We _cit to 8-6. and that's the ballgame," said as an earned run to Weber. The rest A1lgheny, the fourth ranked team just have to go out and play good However, that was as theclos- Burdette. "Errors arc a part of the were simply a result of the Lords' in the country. baseball." est the Lords would get. Wooster led game, but multiple errors in the six errors, and several other defen- "Ibe upcoming games against "We have to come out with the 11-8 in the top of the eighth when same inning will kill you, and that's sive plays that were not called er- Allegheny, they are going to be a same desire and intensity," said the Scots offense exploded for nine what happened this weekend. We rors that probably should have been tough three games," said Corbus. "And we could pull of a runs, to seal the 21-10 victory. The did, however, swing the bats better made. Malanchuk, "but we just have to huge_upset or two. We are closing score was not the one the Lords than we have, against very good 'The last game we shot our- comeoutandhitlikewedidagainst the gap between ourselves and the were hoping for, though they pitching, in quite some time." selves in the foot," said Corbus. Wooster, but not make so many er- perennial conference and national commited only three errors to For the second game, Kenyon "Carl pitched a good game but you mrs early in the game so we aren't powers like WoosterandAilegheny. wooster's four. sent Carl Weber '02 to the mound cannot win games when you com- in a hole after the first few innings. The team is looking forward to an- " ..r\I1 three of the starting pitch- in hopes of salvaging one win in mit six errors. We did have guys There is a reason why they are other chance this weekend to make ers we faced will be drafted [in the the series. "Carl pitched a good playing out of position because of ranked-fourth in the nation, but we the gap even smaller." major league ameteur draft] next game" said Corbus. The Lords lost [junior] Josh Schmidt's injury, but year," said tri-captain Pete 11-4. If the previous statement our defense is much better than we Malanchuk. '02. "They were throw- seems likeacontradiction, one need played in that last game." Men's Rugby falls to OSU ing consistently between 88 and 92 only read the box score of the game. Thescheduleonly gets tougher put it, "Don made a good judgment miles per hour, so the fact that we Of the 11 runs that Wooster scored for the lords as they travel to Penn- BY TEDDY SYMES SaJf Reporter call. 'Ibere's only so much we should have to take from other players and Women's tennis wins spot in Nationals Last Friday an anxious when people started to get hurt he Kenyon Men's Rugby team hit the laid down the law." Following the Ladies qualify for 14th consecutive NCAA tournament road to take on Ohio State on their conflict the referee began to call the turf uhder the tights. Ohio State, na- game in a much closer manner. BY BRENDAN LYNAUGH nating performance at fifth doubles. tionally ranked in the last few years, However, Jake Greenspan '02 a key Staff Reporter singles. In the doubles matches, ln the afternoon, the Ladies has always been known for their component, consistently had his the Ladies dropped two of three. faced off against and beat Wash- size and skill. To any bystander or knee kicked at by an OSU player Despite dropping- their first The lone win came at second ington University. "It was a really fine connoisseur of Kenyon Rugby, while the referee turned away. 'natch, the Ladies were able to doubles as Tucker and Sara Sand- big win for us," said Coach Scott a change of scenery, a promising "Jake's knee is already messed orne away with a fifth place fin- ers '01 came away with an 8-3 Thielke. "They were 16-1 before attack and a few additional players up." said Ludi Ghesquiere '02,~'and sh and a spot in the national Divi- decision. we beat them." might have seemed extremely it's ridiculous that a ref would per- don III tournament. Last weekend Placed in the back draw, the Once again, the strong play of promising en route to a game in mit behavior that could lead to per- he at the midwest invitational in Ladies knew they would have to Kenyon's doubles teams gave the OSU territory. However, on Friday manent injury." vladison, Wisconsin. This should come up with some big wins and Ladies an early edge as second and night the Buckeyes proved too Kenyon held OSU scoreless for :orne as no surprise to anyone who they responded beating two very third doubles came away with 8-4 much for the Lords, beating them the fU8l2S minutes but OSU finally 'allows Division III tennis; the good teams 5-4. In the morning, victories. In singles, Coach Thielke 22-0. got the best ofKC and put 10 points cenyon Ladies have made an ap- an improved Denison squad sur- named Roeper and Tucker as com- OSU was blown back by on the board by the half. Hunched oearance at Nationals every year prised the Ladies with their abil- ing through with huge wins. "It was Kenyon on first impact. Running in a circle at the half, undertbc lights since 1988. ity. At first and second singles, a clutch win for Roeper at first the field, OSU's pressing attacks in the Ohio night, Kenyon Men's In their first match, the Ladies Brooke Roeper '02 and Ltsa singles and Tuckerclinched it for reached only as far as Kenyon's Rugby did what they have done best 'ell to a tough University of Wis- Beauchamp '02 were defeated by us at fourth singles." Roeper won blockade would allow. In the first this year. "'They are looking deep 'onsln-Lacrosse 5-4. Coming up very strong tennis players. a tough three set match, 2-6, 6-3, 25 minutes Kenyon bravely threw inside and are going to really battle Ji~ for the ladies were junior Ellen Kenyon demonstrated its depth 6-2. Tucker won in two sets but their bodies on the line in hard this out," one observer pointed out. S\;erman at third singles and with convincing wins at third and was the last and decided match. fought serums. As players have After receiving a "gut check," they sophomore Katy Tucker at fourth fourth singles as Sherman and "With both teams watching I pointed out this season, the ref- were back on the field. I singles. Sherman dominated her Tucker cruised to two set victo- knew the pressure was on," said eree has been often a detriment to Kenyon stormed the field inthe opponent with consistent ground ries. Also playing very strongly for Tuck.er. "But I enjoyed having my the Kenyon Men's Rugby Club. second and led a valiant stand. They is!rokes on route to a 6-1, 6-2 vic- the Ladies was Lyons who came girls cheer me on." AI second The referee last weekend was re- tucked hard and drove the field oc- tory. Tucker played a more aggres- away with a 7-5, 6-3 victory at singles, Sherman played inspired casionally in hard fought battles. sive game, but came away with a sixth singles. tennis winning 6-2, 6-2. ported to be an OSU player in train- ing as an official. As the game pro- However, simply, size wore at thern- similar result, 6-2, 6·1. "Megan was a mental rock," "I knew it would clinch Na- When all was said and done the "It was a fun match," com- said Tucker who was clearly im- tionals," said Sherman after- gressed, OSU began to stomp, lit- erally, on Kenyon player'S bodies scoreboard read 22-0. mented Tucker. "She made me pressed with her teammates strong wards. At third singles and take shots rarely allowed in "'Give Blood' and 'Play play, well by hilling the ball deep." play. In doubles the depth of the Beauchamp played well in a los- regulated play. Rugby' go together for a reason Also picking up a victory in team again showed through as ing effort, losing both sets in In defense, Donald Cole '01 fellas," one lady pointed out. Let singles was sophomore Megan Tucker and Sanders won 8-4 at tiebreaks 7-6, 7·6. took exception to the stomping and those stand as the wise words of an- Lyons who dropped only two second doubles, while Sherman The Ladies will face Oberlin returned the favor. Ai> one player other season. Igames in the second set in a dcmi- and Lyons won easily 8·1 at third today at home.