Vol. 124, Issue 19 Serving the Allegheny College Thursday THE CAMPUS community April 5, 2001 since 1876

I do not agree with a word you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire Frat Members To ROCKIN' D.C. Fill RA Positions By ERICA ERWIN would be placed in the fraternity News Editor houses, brothers in Phi Psi and Delta Tau Delta were concerned about After a brief search process, the whether a brother or a non-member Office of Residence Life has placed would be given the position. two , students, juniors Russ Adkins Because of the tight-knit nature of a and Jake Nagel, in Resident Advisor fraternity, many brothers were con- positions in the Phi Kappa Psi and cerned that a non-member wouldn't Delta Tau Delta fraternity houses. "fit in." "I think it was the goal of all Both students are also brothers of the involved to put a brother in the posi- fraternities, respectively. tion," said Adkins. "It was just a The selection process was a joint matter of finding someone qualified. effort between the Office of I'm glad we could do this :Amicably." Residence Life and Greek Life. The "We took into consideration their students will begin to take on their concerns," said Miller. "We took new roles at the beginning of next their comments and feedback into semester. said Director of Residence consideration when deciding, and Life Joe Miller. told them we would consider having A group of 29 Allegheny students traveled to Washington, D.C. for a protest Of the policies of the military School of the Americas last "I thought the two students inter- a brother in the house, but it wasn't a weekend. —photo by Matt Gonzalez viewed very well," said Miller. guarantee." "They indicated a willingness to do "Our concern was 'how is that this. One of the applicants talked person going to handle being in that about building community, and position, as a brother,'" said Miller. ASG Admits Rules Snafu that's something I really like to hear. He stressed, however, that he is opti- By NEETU SEHGAL proposing organizations, usually said that there have been weeks in Now, that person is in a position to mistic about the arrangement, and is Assistant News Editor clubs. Vice president of the junior the past where voting on constitu- do so as a residence life member and confident of the chosen students. class Jenn Antonini said that some- tions could have taken place but did a brother." —see STAFF, page 8— Confusion over Senate member times this adds to the delay, howev- not because it was thought the "two- When it was announced that RAs attendance at Allegheny Student er, she remembers one week in par- thirds" mandate meant two-thirds of Government meetings have resulted ticular where, "We were trying to get all Senate, not two-thirds of Senate Compost More Than in consideration of a constitutional three or four constitutions passed, present. amendment, and has delayed a num- and we just didn't have enough "Some of the constitutions not ber of clubs' constitutions from be- Senate members there to even vote being passed also had to do with the ing appt'oved. on the issue." Rules Committee problems," said Rubbish for College The ASG constitution mandates A club needs to have ASG ap- Halfhill. Halfhill said normally con- that "two-thirds of Senate" must ap- proval to become officially recog- stitution approval should just be a By JOHN REILLY prove a constitution two weeks in a nized and eligible for funding. two-week process, if the Rules Staff Reporter row in order for it to pass. At last "Dean Mclnally and Ellen Committee meets and approves the week's ASG meeting, president Kauffman, our advisors, told me that constitution, the constitution needs Juniors Dustin Eatonand Robin Boldosser do pretty much everything to- Jenny Halfhill raised concern that at- in the past 'two-thirds of Senate' has no revisions, and if enough of Senate gether. They have been a couple since the end of December and do all the tendance records showed that at always been defined as Senate pre- is present to vote two weeks in a row. normal "couple" activities. They go out to dinner, frequent parties, watch times, ASG had less than the two- sent that night," Halfhill said. "So, I Antonini said that constitutions movies, and just sit around and relax in each other's company. Tonight, how- thirds, or 27 people of its 40 mem- was reading the Constitution too lit- weren't being presented to the ever, is a little different. bers, required even present at meet- erally." Senate in a timely manner. First, they get dressed in layers upon layers of clothing. Robin puts on ings. Per Halfhill's interpretation, she —see ASG, page 4— two pairs of tights, knee-high socks, long underwear, seven shirts, and the ASG always requires a quorum, dirtiest, oldest pair of jeans she can find. Dustin opts for just sweater shirt, which is 50 percent plus one mem- old, "ratty," jeans covered with hip-waders used for fishing, and covers his ber – 21 people, to be present to con- Inside This Week... face with a dust mask. duct meetings. Halfhill said having a Finally, they each put on a pair of crumbling, decrepit shoes and exit the quorum has never been a problem, Parlez-vous "foreign-language training"? 4 door, grabbing of all things, the bathroom scale, as they leave. When they ar- but attendance has lacked by one or Dave Holmes: Exclusive Campus interview 9 rive at their destination around 10 p.m., they meet several other students who two people in order to fill the "two- Springfest: Reel Big Fish & Sevins Road 11 have also dressed as cautiously as they have. thirds" mandate on a number of oc- Dustin climbs up on the Dumpster and jumps in, disappearing from view casions. Equestrian club plans trotting along 13 into the darkness and landing with a crash on top of dozens of garbage bags. "Sometimes constitutions would Robin climbs up as well, but does not follow Dustin into the filth. Rather, she be passed one week," said Halfhill, Editorial: "Hey Dubya, It's Pretty Hot Out Here" 5 stands on the lid as the beginnings of a human chain. "but the following week we would Unpleasant Thoughts 12 Dustin then hands her bag after bag, which she passes along as quickly not have enough people present to as she can to another person waiting below. "It's a bleeder," warns Dustin, as vote again. So approval would be de- Contact The Campus at Box 12 or he passes along another dripping bag. The bags eventually make their way to layed." the bathroom scale where one person holds the bag on their lap as they squat Other times constitution ap- [email protected] on the scale. proval has been delayed because of —see COMPOST, page 8— revisions needing to be made by Page 2 News April 5, 2001 The Campus Asks... CRIME BLOTTER "What was the best April Fool's trick you •On March 14th at 8:00 a.m. an am- reported stolen. The theft was be- hide was found in a parking lot on bulance was called. A woman fell in lieved to have occurred sometime campus. The owner apparently for- played, or one that someone played on you?" the Oddfellows parking lot sustain- between 9:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. got where the vehicle had been —compiled by Erica Erwin, News Editor ing a laceration on the head. The am- Security was notified at 4:50 p.m. parked. bulance transported her to the that the owner's girlfriend had come Meadville Medical Center for treat- and picked up the vehicle. •On March 30th at 2:18 a.m. a con- ment. frontation between three students •On March 27th at 10:40 p.m. a occurred on Park Avenue. Two stu- •A theft occurred from Brooks Hall propulsions of missies incident oc- dents were observed in wrestling- "I've never played sometime between February 25th curred along North Main Street be- type behavior. Nobody was injured. an April Fool's and March 4th. A student reported tween Caflisch Hall and Alden Hall. joke...I'm not a the theft of $150 in cash from her A snowball was thrown at an auto- •On March 30th at 11:00 p.m. an un- deviant person." room. Security has no suspects. mobile. This matter will be handled derage drinking incident occurred in by the college judiciary process. Baldwin Hall involving two stu- —Kristen Gall, '03 •A theft occurred from the Baldwin dents. Hall 2C lounge sometime between •On March 28th at 1:00 a.m. a mari- 5:00 p.m. on March 17th and 10:00 juana incident occurred in Lot #23, •On April 1st at 10:06 a.m. an auto- p.m. on March 20th. The 19-inch the parking lot on Highland Avenue mobile collision occurred. The col- Zenith color television was stolen. across from College Court. Security lision, involving 14 students, oc- Security has no suspects. noticed the smell of marijana when curred on Amherst Avenue. No one of the three students in an auto- damage was done to the vehicles and "Tim Carl, unbe- •On March 25th at 12:07 a.m. the mobile opened their door and called nobody was injured. knownst to Grey fire department alerted security to a the Meadville city police for assis- Bonners, moved his fire at an off-campus house on Park tance. One student will be" given a •On April 1st at 1:16 a.m. an alcohol Avenue. The fire is believed to have citation from city police and the oth- incident occurred. Two students car to an undis- been caused by an electrical cord or ers will be handled internally by the were observed on Highland Avenue, closed location on wire. The students living in the college. one of whom was underage and had campus. He found it house have moved out of the resi- comsumed alcohol. The other stu- days later." dence and moved in with friends un- •On March 30th an automobile theft dent was of legal drinking age but —Paul Gasparo, '02 til the unit is once again safe. was reported. The theft was be- was carrying an open container of al- lieved to have occurred sometime on cohol. 'On March 26th an automobile was the 29th or 20th of March. The ve- CAMPUS BRIEFS "My mom called me •The Association for Asian and 337-8450. Part of Celebrate Asia! month, this at school once and Asian American Awareness (A5) lecture is sponsored by A5 and the told me my dad died. will sponsor a concert by classical 'Allegheny's four choirs will pre- political science department. This I drove home, and he Indian musician Shafaatullaah sent their annual spring program on event is free and open to the public. was sitting on the Khan on Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in Sunday, April 8 at 4 p.m. in Shafer Auditorium. The concert will fea- 'Tickets are on sale now for the couch laughing." the Quigley Hall Auditorium. This event is open to the public and free ture an appearance by Alec Chien, upcoming Centerstage Series pre- —Heidi Gingerich, of charge. award-winning pianist and profes- sentation of Marc Smith's Poetry `04 sor of music. The concert will also Slam on Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30 'Sponsored by the Center for feature the Allegheny Choir, the p.m. in Shafer Auditorium. Judged Family Services, a music benefit College Chorus, the Women's by members of the audience, will be held on Saturday, April 7 at Ensemble and the Chamber Choir, authors compete to present their 7 p.m. at the Hotel Conneaut in as well as selections of the com- works with as much gusto and "We ran a dummy Conneaut Lake Park. The benefit bined choirs. This concert is free showmanship that the can muster. . made of straw up a will feature local entertainers and and open to the public. For more Audience members are encouraged information, contact the music to present their poetry during the flagpole at camp artists, including Navin, Rodger Montgomery's Blues, Acoustic department at 332-3356. performance as well. Tickets for once. An EMS guy Energy, Dan Wilcox, Brett Howland this event are on sale now at thought it was and Sierra Rose. Master of cere- •On Tuesday, April 10, Sharon Allegheny's Office of Events. real." monies is Gary Clark. Tickets are Wesoky, assistant professor of polit- Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $6 —Matt Silke, '03 $6 each or $10 per couple. Tickets ical science, will give a presentation for senior citizens and children age are on sale at the Center's main on Jewish life in China. The lecture 17 and under, and $4 for Allegheny office at 213 Center Street in will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the students. Meadville. For tickets or more Cultural Center (Campus Center, information, contact the Center at 3rd floor). Lunch will be served.

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By EMILY MACEL Cola Bottling Co., Dad's Product or less to "support a good organiza- affiliate to choose a family to live in financed with affordable, no-interest News Reporter Co. Inc., High Tech Computing and tion and challenge myself a little" the home (who will also aid in it's loans. The monthly mortgage pay- Wal-Mart support "The Home Run," said senior, Sarah Salvaterra, a re- construction). ments are then used to build more On Saturday, March 31, while but this Saturday our own Allegheny turning runner. Another participant, Founded in 1976 by Millard and Habitat houses. In return, the home- many students were still sleeping, students also became sponsors for Chelsea Benson, said she was "hav- Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity owners pay the monthly mortgage Habitat for Humanity was out in the the cause. Some ran for competition, ing fun running for a good cause." is an international non-profit organi- payments, and invest hundreds of cold morning air to sponsor its sec- others for fun, and many ran simply In hopes that the project will be zation that has the intent to rid home- hours of their own labor into build- ond annual "The Home Run" 5K to support one of the community-ori- completed in two to three years, lessness and substandard housing by ing their own house and the houses Run/Walk. Its purpose: to raise mon- ented programs Allegheny. About 30 "Neighbor to Neighbor" will contin- building more affordable homes for of others. ey for the "Neighbor to Neighbor" runners participated in the event, ue to advance through its fundraising those in need. Since 1976, Habitat Habitat for Humanity recently Campaign. which raised $300 from registration and actual construction of the house. has built more than 100,000 houses sponsored a dance that raised ap- To build homes in Meadville, as fees. Allegheny's chapter of Habitat for in more than 60 countries, including proximately $650 for their cause, a cooperative effort, Allegheny There were also several dona- Humanity, a student-run 'organiza- some 30,000 houses across the and in the fall sponsored the Hut-a- College and Habitat for Humanity tions by local businesses sponsoring tion funded by the Allegheny United States. Thon which was also devoted to rais- invited all students and community the 5K. More contributions were Student Government, is coordinat- With volunteer labor and dona- ing money to build the house. Those members to participate in this event, given by the companies as prizes for ing all fundraising for the construc- tions of money and material, the or- who are involved in the club find it which began on the Allegheny the fastest runner in each age group, tion of the home. The College has ganization builds or restores decent to be very fulfilling. "Habitat is more College Campus in front of Cochran and alsO the top fundraiser. donated two parcels of land for the houses with the help of the partner than weekly meetings," said member Hall at 9 a.m. The main purpose of the race was house's construction and is also families. The Habitat houses are then Jamie Jansen, "It's an organization Local sponsors such as the Coca- not to see who was fastest, but more working with the Crawford County sold to partner families at no profit trying to really make a difference." Students Stop Speaking to Spread The Word By NEETU SEHGAL attention to those who have been si- faculty and staff that works to facili- Next year, the site may see fur- member of Pride Alliance for the Assistant News Editor lenced by hatred, oppression, and tate a better climate on campus for ther expansion and use as part of a past five years. He said it is impor- prejudice. Think about the voices lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgen- psychology senior comprehensive tant to realize you do not have to be Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans- you are not hearing. What can you dered (LGBT) persons with campus project on LGBT issues. "LGBT" to support this community. gendered people vocalized their lack do to end the silence?" programs, launched a web site sur- McKinley said the group is hop- "We have several people who come of rights as supporters oipserved the Allegheny Gay Pride president vey geared to evaluate the campus ing to document some "real stories" to meetings simply to learn more." National Day of Silence on campus and Pride Alliance co-facilitator climate for LGBT people. The site, about harassment toward LGBT per- Tuesday. Participants, who wore Miranda Crotsley '01 believes hav- http://webpub.alleg.edu/employee/n sons as well as positive comments Previous Allegheny Gay Pride rainbow-colored armbands, took a ing a "Day of Silence" at Allegheny /nmckinle/PASurvey/guestbook.sht about campus climate. "Often, and Pride Alliance programs include daylong vow to not speak to symbol- is a way for students to demonstrate ml, was developed by psychology things that occur on campus go un- the annual observance of National ize the voices of those "silenced by a "visible silence," representing the professor and Pride Alliance co-fa- said, and the website calls people's Coming Out Week in October, and hatred, oppression, and prejudice," population across America that is cilitator Nita McKinley, and allows attention to what sorts of positive this year, they hosted the a film se- as was written on slips of papers they compelled to remain quiet about the campus community to anony- and negative things are happening," ries for the first time. AGP and Pride passed out explaining their desire their sexual orientation in fear of mously submit their accounts of the McKinley said. "We want people to Alliance also take part in a residence not to speak. repercussions from closed-minded campus' receptivity to LGBT per- tell us both the times they have wit- hall program to make dormitory life The slips read: "Please under- society. "A lot of people even on this sons. nessed unfortunate incidents, and we safe for LGBT persons, declaring stand my reasons for not speaking campus are silent everyday," Comments will be tallied at the want to know if programming has halls "Allied Zones." They also par- today. I support lesbian, gay, bisex- Crotsley said. "The 'Day of Silence' end of this week and serve as an in- helped students:" ticipate in residence hall panel dis- ual, and transgender rights. People is a way for us to make that silence formation guide for AGP to better "It would be nice to see more cussions, answering questions on who are silent today believe that visible and to raise awareness about program toward LGBT and campus people—faculty, staff, and students their organizations and on how to laws and attitudes should be inclu- the queer/gay issues." awareness needs. Anyone can read alike—involved in supporting the have a LGBT-friendly campus. sive of people of all sexual orienta- With this year's observation, the comments posted on the web gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgen- tions. The Day of Silence is to draw Pride Alliance, a group of students, site. dered community," said John Pride Alliance meets every other Theta Chi Turns Over New Leaf Colatch, chaplain of the College and Monday in Cochran at 4:30 p.m.

By MANDY MATSON many of the active brothers, the reor- sometimes tough being in his posi- Thank YOU News Reporter ganization was a pretty difficult tion. "At first a lot of the brothers r° k t Off. process, but they're all trying to were angry at the situation. Some of vt:;t, i t: 7, y 47orvl r's3 After going through some tough make the best of it. "I would give them still hold some hard feelings." yttdr'A ..x:11^tm times last semester, the Theta Chi anything to have all of the non-ac- Wright, like Raucci, is trying to Fraternity seems to be getting back tive brothers back, but we can't be optimistic about the reorganiza- on its feet. A reorganization occurred change the way things happened. All tion. "There are some benefits," he tr,41? t t°t k e tt e:tort after almost 20 of the brothers were we can do is move forward from said. "Because of our small num- :...6ittbor all thzdot441$ Ulla program, placed on permanent suspended sta- here," he said. bers, we've really gotten to know 441 approofot i44pox:. tus. The current active brothers are Aaron Wright, who has recently each other. Everyone has a chance to rebuilding, practically from scratch. taken on the role of vice-president, is have their opinions heard, and it's ;ho Ort..ce la faitirzlariy Nominations are in progress, but the only junior left since the reorga- easier to get things done because 4170(. .01 to tht.;itt Wr.t. 11,:.isted right now there aren't enough mem- nization. "The house has complete- with less people comes less conflict- przripm:tiv OVeta,..L;tot thlrinc tt.c. bers to fill the elective positions. ly changed face," he comments, "I ing ideas." Conqxa:ulati=s!'" rAv7z tmis, 7.1).c, Many of the brothers hold two posi- still spend a lot of time with the non- Seven new brothers were initiat- of tc, tions and some of the first-year stu- active brothers, and it's weird not ed on Saturday, Feb. 24, bringing the dents have already been elected to having them at the house. I used to number of active brothers to twenty- various chairs. John Raucci '03, be able to just walk down the hall one. Geoff Friedrich, first-year stu- holds two positions, Rush Chair and and see them; now I have to walk dent and new brother, chose to

Social Chair. For Raucci, as with across campus." Wright said it's —see REBUILDING, page 4— Page 4 News April 5, 2001 Globalization Makes Language Skills an Asset By KIMBERLY REHAK Both companies hire out of can last six weeks, eight weeks, So they'd be more likely to take said few competing applicants have. Staff Reporter Allegheny's student body. whereas the process of learning a you." In terms of the fluency of an ap- In an effort to further develop foreign language takes years and Even if a certain position does plicant, Barnes said that for some As the business world is becom- their international relations, these years." not require a person to know a lan- positions it is expected. However, ing more globalized, the demand for companies hire graduates based Barnes cites other examples out- guage besides English, Barnes said there are some jobs "where what employees who speak a foreign lan- solely on their ability to communi- side the realm of business as poten- that "people are going overseas they are looking for is really the abil- guage is increasing. Melissa Barnes, cate in a foreign language. "They tial employers to those with the abil- through their jobs whatever the job ity to communicate, even if imper- the director of the Office of Career don't care what the major is," said ity to speak a second language. The might be. I might go overseas this fectly. So, if you can carry on a con- Services, explained that this trend Barnes. "All they care [about] is that national government has a large in- year because of my job and I'm not versation and get your meaning has been noticed within the past the person is able to speak the lan- terest in hiring foreign language in business." across and understand what some- eight years and should continue to guage that they need." speakers, even in some agencies Of course, not all companies one is saying, then that would be grow. Philip Wolfe, Professor of (such as Social Security) where this have language requirements for em- enough to get you hired." "If I can put it as a guess, my French and chairperson of the ability would not be expected. ployment. According to Barnes, the guess would be that the economy, Department of Modern and Classical Also, a person entering social ability to communicate in a foreign "And then there's another encompassing the non-profit world, Languages, augments this particular services would find it advantageous language may not be the only factor group," Barnes continued, "like say is going to continue to become more interest. "Even though people tend to begin or continue to study another that is needed to get hired after grad- you went into banking and the bank and more global in the foreseeable to think that English is going to be language. Barnes noted that Spanish uation, but it is an added bonus. knows that they will be sending future," said Barnes. "That would the only important language in inter- would be the most applicable in this "There are two different aspects some people to work in their interna- suggest to me that, at least in the near national affairs, the fact remains that field. to it. There are definitely some com- tional offices at some point. That future, [the demand] will strength- companies have to send people International assistance and de- panies and some industries that are you have any level [of a language] en. abroad where they will have to inter- velopment agencies, such as the very much focused on the language would make it more likely that they Barnes offers two companies— act with people who do not know Peace Corps, look favorably at can- and then there is the rest of the job would select you. Then they will Reed Manufacturers of Erie and English in all cases. It is much . easi- didates who speak another language. market where language is not going make sure that your language is Black Box Corporation based out- er to train someone to interact with a Concerning these organizations, to be the first criteria that they'll brought up to speed to the point side of Pittsburgh—as examples of factory director in some foreign Barnes said that "even if they teach look at in deciding on who to hire. where it needs to be for that overseas employers that seek to add foreign country than it is to teach them a for- you to speak a different language for Someone who does have the ability assignment. That company will, in language speakers to their payroll. eign language. A training session the placement that they're giving to speak another language is going to business or government I would you, the fact that you've learned one get a big star beside their name. It's think too, help you to the point of REBUILDING from „„ 3 language already reassures them that an extra boost." fluency. And they can do that more you'd be able to learn another one. It is an extra boost that Barnes easily if you have a start." year student and new brother, chose to pledge Theta Chi in spite of the reor- ganization. Of the rest of the new brothers he said, "We were all really close friends before we even decided to join, and I have complete confidence in ASG from page I my pledge class to assist the fraternity in reforming itself." Friedrich agrees with Raucci on the attitude of the fraternity. "It was re- The Women's Crew team's con- constitution, proposed on March 3, "I apologize whole-heartedly for ally discouraging as a new brother to walk into the empty house and see how stitution was proposed to ASG in was passed for the second time this the delay in approving these consti- upset some of the brothers were since the reorganization. But the guys did a November and not approved until week. Club captain Sarah Klinger tutions. I was really looking forward great job pulling everything together," he said. late February/early March. "It put us '04 said that members attended an to helping people form organizations Dave Durst, Friedrich's roommate, is also a new brother. Durst isn't wor- in a pretty tough position in ASG meeting in early March, when that would make their Allegheny ex- ried about the small numbers of the fraternity. "With closed rush events this February when we were trying to the constitution was up for its first perience more enjoyable. semester and bid acceptances in the fall, we're looking forward to further ex- hold a book sale and needed insur- vote of approval. McCorvey then in- Unfortunately, it has not gone as panding Theta Chi as a fraternity." ance," team founder Amanda formed her the constitution needed smoothly as I had hoped,"said The fraternity hasn't let the reorganization change it's responsibilities or Reynolds '02, said. "Thankfully, revising, and he would e-mail her the McCorvey. He attributes the delay to social activities. Their main goal is still philanthropy and their community Jenny [Halfhill] sorted it out for us." changes necessary. attendance problems in the Rules service hours are still very high. Events such as the rave party that was Reynolds got the impression that "I didn't hear from him for two Committee and to an influx of con- thrown last weekend are still on their agenda. Michael McCorvey '02, head of the weeks," Klinger said. "Finally, after stitutions being proposed this year. Keri Fadden, Greek advisor, says she's very impressed with the hard 10-member Rules Committee, was spring break, I was told our constitu- This year the committee has been work and the brothers' dedication to make the situation better. "It's been a having trouble getting the Rules tion had been approved once in the trying to meet every week, instead of new experience for a lot of them, they've had to step up and take on a lead- Committee "to show up." Senate, but we had never made those once a month, because so many con- ership role. The entire Fraternity is doing a great job of turning a negative The same issue brought prob- changes because we were never in- stitutions had been proposed. into a positive." lems for the Equestrian Club, whose formed what we had to change." 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Hey, Dubya... It's Pretty Hot Out Here Bush Views Global Warming as Non-Issue The most recent cover of Time magazine asks why A few months ago when all the scaring many Americans that we are was just leading up to this. Bush is Washington, D.C. seems to be the only place in the world where election stuff was going on in headed for a recession—in hopes wiggling out of an international global warming isn't a problem. Florida, I kept thinking to myself, "I that a tax cut plan will sound hopeful treaty the United States already don't know what I'll do if Bush be- and promising and he will ultimately signed on to along with the rest of Since the protective bubble that seems to be engulfing the comes President." But to my sur- get support for it. He has been trav- the international community, espe- White House doesn't cover Meadville as well, we are glad to prise, I accepted it and thought I eling around the country, making cially our allies in Europe and Japan. have evidence that, at Allegheny, commitments to becoming would move on with my life, think- stops at different places to inform Not only is Bush's decision going ing "What can one little, measly guy people how his plan will benefit to affect the United States' relations more environmentally conscious are in the works. do that will be that bad?" them as working middle class citi- with other countries, but what type In addition to the College's plans for a compost machine (see zens when the truth is a big portion of message is it going to send to the of his plan benefits the wealthy busi- rest of the world if we, as the story, page 1), the Campus Life Committee recently held an Amy Zader ness class. strongest nation both economically Environmental Policy Summit to discuss efforts currently in All of this I would be able to live and militarily, cannot agree to a place and possibilities for the future. The CLC plans to devel- with, but when he started fooling treaty that will eventually allow all Well, since the day George W. around about global environmental countries in the world to cut back on op an environmental policy for the College. In addition to be- issues last week, my tolerance of Bush took office, I have been contin- carbon dioxide emissions and even- Bush was over. tually help to end global warming? ing attractive to environmentally conscious prospective stu- uously amazed at some of the stuff he has had the nerve to do. I guess It started a few weeks ago when Bush and other conservatives in dents, the policy is a step in the right direction toward a proac- Bush declared that he would not he decided to go against all of his Congress assert that ratification of tive future in terms of environmental choices. promises of bipartisanship and corn- place limits on carbon dioxide emis- this treaty will slow the US economy passionate conservatism. Has he sions. He claims that because of the while allowing other, less-developed Future possibilities include the formation of an "power crisis" in California right forgotten that he is presiding over a countries to maintain and even in- Environmental Advisory Council, another good idea that could divided country over which he did now, he is going against a promise he crease their own levels of carbon serve to increase communication and awareness of issues. not even receive the majority of made to curb carbon dioxide emis- dioxide emissions. They feel that votes? Apparently so. sions from power plants during his because of the state of our economy We urge the administration and campus community to sup- campaign. and energy problems, we cannot af- From the very first week he was I read that in the newspaper and ford to do anything that conserva- port these efforts as they develop, and to realize that they are in office, he has continuously altered shook my head, thinking, "Of course tives feel could possibly slow the Clinton's policies as though they only a step in the right direction. An advisory council won't he's going against his campaign economy. were nothing. The first work day he promise—he's getting all his funding As one of the global leaders of car- solve pollution problems; it will only discuss them. The real was in office, he took action that from big oil companies." I don't bon dioxide emissions, it is up to us first steps are up to us—becoming aware, and learning how to would prevent the US from interna- know how I could have thought oth- to find solutions and show the inter- tionally funding family-planning make positive changes to our behavior. erwise, but I had tried to be opti- national community that there can be clinics abroad that perform abortions mistic that Bush would at least main- effective alternatives to burning fos- without any warning. sil fuels. Our influence in the global With his selection of his Cabinet, tain some type of environmental standards in his administration. community is strong in many ways; including John Ashcroft as Attorney All editorials represent the majority opinion of the Then last week I turned on the we are leaders of many political, General as well as many of his fa- Editorial Board. economic, and cultural aspects sur- ther's friends, Bush showed the pub- news and heard that my good friend rounding the international commu- lic that he would appoint a highly Bush declared that the Kyoto global warming treaty was worthless. This nity. conservative Cabinet. Does this made me angrier than anything he'd Therefore, as a country with the sound like bipartisanship? The Campus welcomes all reader response. We reserve the right to done before. Of course his an- influence and the economic re- Lately, he has been gung-ho about reject letters of a purely promotional nature, as well as letters which nouncement that he would not place sources that allow us to develop so- promoting his tax cut plan. He has do not meet our standards of integrity, accuracy and decency. limits on carbon dioxide emissions been talking down the economy— -see BUSH, page 7— Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor, editorial columns and editorial cartoons do not necessarily reflect the views of The Campus. The deadline for submission of letters is 5 p.m. the Monday Do you have a car? before publication. Letters must be typed, signed and sent to Box 12, Do you like to drive? with a phone number included for verification. Any letter that cannot be verified will not be printed. Come distribute The Campus and get paid to drive around! 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Page 6 Perspectives April 5, 2001 Sunshine Brightens Day Lax by phil flickinger www.1-e-x.com ) DEAN MANNiSoN, WE'VE WHAT ?! HAVE YOU TAKEN A When I awoke Wednesday morning, I noticed some gorgeous rays of TAKEN OVER YouR LOOK Kr THE S7UFF HAVE IN OFFICE To PROTEST THE HERE? 7a'S HEAVEN ( BESIDES, bright light pushing in around my blinds and curtains. I lifted the edge and POOR QUALITY OF THE DON'T HAVE THE AUTHORITy ro began to grin at what I saw. The sun was shining and it looked warm. If I DORMS' FURNITURE. MAKE CAPITAL_ PURCHASES! JEEZ! had been in a movie, I would have pinched myself to make sure it wasn't a dream. CAN I HAVE MY BONGOS BACK ?

Heather Chapman

As I exited my building, I donned my sunglasses, sported my sandals, and went coatless. I noticed, while on my way to class, that I was not the only one taking advantage of this weather phenomenon. Over the past seven Uniform Policies Save Precious Time months there has been at least one day of snow each month—it is no wonder that Allegheny College students are embracing the warmer temperatures and Every morning, I go through a when it hits me. I realize that what my white shirt and gray pants (again sunshine. very short, but precise, routine of takes me so long is my time-con- with the pants), and drive to school, I sat through my class and occasionally sneaked a glance or two outside events before I go to class. However, suming search for my daily attire. I arriving at about a half an hour later. to be sure that it was still sunny and nice. I wasn't going to let Mother Nature I have just begun to realize that I re- know that it might sound weird that, The reason I awoke so early was so trick me again. I've learned my lesson from Tuesday. When I awoke ally don't do very much, so why do I even though I recognize the problem that I could get a decent parking Tuesday it felt warm despite the rain, so I put on my creek wader pants, san- wake up at least one hour or more every morning, it still continues to space. I can remember on special dals, a hoodie, and went on my way through the day. before class to get ready? Let's see disrupt my schedule the very next days when we could wear whatever I went to lunch and then to the newsroom to work for a little bit and when after I wake up, I take a shower— day. The reason behind that is sim- we wanted, I would have to walk to I came out of our windowless news-prison, I saw that it was snowing. In the which usually lasts ten minutes at ple: I have never had to select my school from many blocks away be- short time that I was in the newsroom, the temperature had dropped dramat- the most. Next, I brush my teeth and clothing before. cause I would arrive right before the ically. My heart broke as I was resigned to the fact that I should go change rinse with mouthwash. Then, I walk You see, my entire educational ca- bell, a result of taking a too long to into my heavy coat, jeans, socks, and closed shoes. back to my room, dry off, put on reer prior to college has been in decide what to wear. Later Tuesday evening I was talking with some friends about the snow some music, and begin selecting schools that have a uniform policy. I Whenever I read that a school or from earlier that day. I told them about a story that my grandfather had told what I think I might want to wear attended St. George Elementary educational institute of some sort is me when I was younger. Whenever I complained about cold weather in that day. I walk back and forth be- School for grades one through eight implementing a uniform require- spring and summer he reminded me of the time when he was a teenager and tween my dresser and closet, moving and our school colors were red and ment, a key aspect of the school's ar- it snowed on the Fourth of July. It wasn't like the non-sticking snow of yes- clothes from one side to the other. white. So every morning before gument is that non-uniform clothing terday either—they had accumulation. Next thing I know, the clock tells me school, I would still wake up an hour can be a distraction in the classroom, A friend then told a story about it snowing in the middle of May several that almost thirty-five minutes has or so before school starts. I could and that this problem can be elimi- years ago, ironically during an Allegheny Commencement Ceremony. gone by since I opened my closet. shower, dress into my white shirt and nated if all students are wearing the Seniors, I'm pullin' for you on this one. Who wants snow when they gradu- Now I begin to panic. blue pants (even though our school same thing. I totally agree with this ate? colors were red and white, our pants argument. I was determined not to let the weather get the best of me after Tuesday's were blue...go figure). I even re- As I said before, I had to wear a let down. When I went to my radio internship on Wednesday, and was away John Reilly member doing things that I can't do uniform for twelve years—from first from the windows again, I prepared myself for what I might see when I anymore because I don't have the grade all the way up until the last day emerged from the station. I came out of the station and, much to my surprise, time, such as watching television, seniors we were required to wear playing video games, or eating uniforms. Now that I am in college was greeted by the sunshine. I usually end up settling on the breakfast. and I can wear anything I want, I One night, last summer, I was watching the news and the weather came first that I grabbed which would go The same went for high school. I constantly find myself distracted in on. The person delivering the weather handed out weather trivia every now with the weather conditions outside. went to Mercyhurst Preparatory class by the outfits that other people and again. The one fact that stands out in my mind was quite surprising, al- I put them on and rush to class, hat- School and there our colors were are wearing. Maybe it is just that I though it really shouldn't be. The weatherman said that on average in the ing myself for taking so long to de- white and green. Since school start- am more easily distracted that other summer months, there are more overcast days than there are sunny days in cide what to wear and having to ed at 8:20 a.m., I would wake up at northwestern Pennsylvania. sprint to class because of it. That is —see UNIFORM, page 7— On the way home from my internship, I saw a lot of people out walking 7:00 a.m., shower and get dressed in and those that were driving had their windows down. As I pulled into the South Highland parking lot, I had to smile. There were many residents out enjoying the weather there, too. One girl was practicing her bagpipes while Reality Shows Too Many, Too Fake others had brought out blankets, pillows, books and a radio to study while Now I'm really in no position to complain about TV. have voted that ugly sight away from me. lounging in the sun. I really don't watch that much. I watch "The Simpsons," Then we have the old guy, Rudy, who makes it hip All around campus, I saw people taking their time to walk from place to religiously, and usually catch a sporting event from time to bash gays. Great for TV ratings, but doesn't make it place in order to enjoy the sun for a longer time. I saw others sitting outside to time, but I see enough to be glad I don't watch it. right. But then again, I guess Rudy was good for the in the sunlight reading, while others participated in some physical activities show because he showed maybe one of the few realities in the sunshine. facing America. A better reality show, not really better, This sunshine is magnificent and it really makes me have a better attitude Eric Reinagel but more honest would show the hate crimes this kind of and an overall better day. After waiting so long for this sunshine and warmth, thinking has done. we can only hope that it lasts without taking steps backward into the cold "Boot Camp" just started the other day. Did the mil- itary start this show to get the young kids involved? weather we are all ready to kiss good-bye. I used to really hate most sitcoms. They're so pre- Wouldn't surprise me. The reality of this show couldn't dictable. They're full of tired old cliches and are plain be further from the truth—really kind of mocks the mil- Heather Chapman is Perspectives Editor of The Campus. out unoriginal. But I kind of miss them now with all the itary if you think about it. What kind of prize is waiting "reality" shows coming out. They're just getting out of for our boys and girls when they complete their training? control. Real World is one of the first I can remember, Hardly a cash prize. Come write for Perspectives. but last summer's success of "Survivor" sent all the TV "Eco Challenge" used to be a good show, from what executive boards shuffling to duplicate the live drama. I'm told. But like every program they need ratings, so to Let's see we have "Big Brother," "Boot Camp," "The It is never too late to spice up the reality of the event, this year they're throw- Mole," "Eco Challenge," and I'm sure there are many ing in playboy bunnies. This should actually please be more to come. pretty interesting. "Heff, Heff, save us!" As they float have an opinion. I watched a bit of the first "Survivor." It had its mo- down the river on their two life preservers. ments. I always enjoy watching people eat disgusting For me reality shows are hockey games. I remember stuff. But hell I was damned pissed when the naked guy Contact won. Like that thing wasn't fixed. The fat guy who walks around the island wins. Alliances or not I would —see REALITY, page 7— April 5, 2001 Perspectives Page 7 Live Simply `Don't Allow the Things You Own to Own You'

Take a moment to reflect upon the material possessions in modern life. Critics have focused on the dis- Modern society was blessed with and the most wretched...have been objects you possess. Which of those For those who have not had the op- turbing fight scenes present in the a model for living "the Little Way" received...with warm compassion objects are most precious to you? portunity to view this film, critics movie, however, "Fight Club" at- in times which it may seem like devoid of condescension." For some the items may be objects in described Fight Club as a physiolog- tacks a culture in which a majority of what you own determines if you are By no means, am I advocating our respective dorm rooms at this ical attack upon the premises of it members judge the worth of others valued a person. She was born into that every person adopt the hard- very moment. For others the objects western societies through violent by the amount and quality of materi- one of the wealthiest families in all may be larger, a car for instance. ships of the lifestyle of ministry to fight scenes and cutting humor. The al possessions they own. Many of what is present day Albania. Yet, While yet for others these objects the poorest of poor or join a radical protagonist Tyler Durden, played by members of American culture, at the age of eighteen, despite her may be valuables or heirlooms that Brad Pitt, is a man who has been lib- fighting group. Yet, I urge you to whether consciously or subcon- family's protests, she joined a con- have a significant emotional value. erated of material possessions. look into the life of Mother Teresa sciously, tend to judge another per- vent, known for its mission work in Durden leads the nameless narrator and the message of the film "Fight son by the worth of his or her mater- India, and took the name Sister of the film, played by Edward Club". Realize that material pos- ial possessions. We are blind of the Teresa. Erin Brady Norton, through a lifestyle change. sessions blur our ability to truly val- dignity and worth inherent in every As her ministry continued she ue the worth of human life. In the process Norton's character human being. We must not deter- was recognized as Mother Teresa of realizes the American vision of the Calcutta, one of the greatest hu- Mother Theresa once said, "It is Yet, whatever value these objects mine another's worth by the earthly condo-life, working a well paying manitarians of our lifetime. The a great poverty to decide that a have, whether emotional or mone- measure of their possessions but by job to acquire material possessions, Mother's acts of charity and self- child must die that you may life as tary, I ask, what worth do these pos- the potential they hold. holds no true happiness. For Tyler lessness are well documented and you wish." I beseech you to look sessions really contribute to our This method is called "the little Durden repeatedly states, that soci- too numerous to delve into here, past material possessions and real- lives? Are we better people for way," pioneered by the Roman ety "has us working jobs so we can however, her path followed "The ize the value of each person. Do not owning these objects? Are these ob- buy things that we don't need." In Catholic St. Teresa of Lisieux the pa- Little Way." focus on what they own, and in the jects necessary for survival? troness of missionaries, and involves Durden's own words the clear mes- When Mother Teresa was recog- words of Tyler Durden, do not al- abstaining from acquiring unneces- The 1999 David Fincher movie sage of the film is "the things you nized with the Noble Peace Prize low the things you own to own you. sary material possessions. "Fight Club" addressed the issue of own end up owning you." the chairman of the committee elu- Follow the "little way." Live simply cidated, "the hallmark of [Mother so that others might simply live. BUSH from page 5 Teresa's] work has been respect for the individual and the individual's Erin Brady is a member of the class lutions, we need to implement these solutions and show run out sometime soon—that is, if we don't cut back first worth and dignity. The loneliest of '04. developing countries that they, too, can follow in our due to the increased air pollution and climatic changes path before they reach the levels of carbon dioxide emis- that are occurring from the burning of fossil fuels. sions we currently have here in the United States. from page 6 It would be in Bush's best interest to realize this and UNIFORMS people, but I constantly find myself trying to focus on the words on some- Over the past few decades, a great deal of research has start to push for the use of more energy-efficient mea- one's T-shirt across the room. Even as I am writing this, my wandering eye gone into renewable, sustainable energy sources. We sures. But, unfortunately, because of the power and in- is looking over what everyone else is wearing in this computer lab. could easily implement some of these sources if some fluence currently in Washington, I don't see this happen- I found an interesting website that detailed a number of pros and cons people were willing to spend a little more money at the ing. pertaining to the policy of school uniforms. One of the pros stated that moment when they will eventually receive the long-term I don't feel that any environmental group writing a let- school uniforms would save parents money. For the facts on this, I went benefits of renewable energy through solar or wind pow- straight to the source, my mother. She told me that even though school uni- ter to President Bush will enable him to change his mind er. form shirts, pants, and shoes could be very pricey, the fact that you only because these interest groups are not as strong as the fos- had to by a very limited number of uniform attire makes the total cost well But our electric and oil companies in this country are sil fuel power industry. The majority of Americans see under what a total wardrobe would cost from malls and catalogues. A so powerful that instead of developing and implementing global warming as a potential problem that needs to be counter argument to this stated that uniforms are pointless because they these alternative energy sources, they chose to spend solved, but we need to find ways to gain momentum to have no purpose outside of school. While this is technically true, it would their time and money lobbying Congress not to pass laws pass legislation and get our country to be a leader of en- all depend on whom you ask. I now wear my uniform pants when I have that may hurt their current business. vironmental solutions. to paint or do messy yard work in or around my house. I'm sure the fossil fuel industry's power in Washington Therefore, it is up to us as consumers and American While I looked through the list of pros and cons, I was expecting to find (especially with conservatives) had a little something to citizens to begin pushing for strict environmental regula- the usual arguments that come along with a topic like this. The neat thing do with Bush backing out of this treaty. Bush needs to be tions. We need to take the initiative to create and estab- about this website is that it allowed people to send in their own pros and able to look past the short-term needs of the economy to lish local support for renewable energy so we will be cons, as well as reply to those already posted. One person posted a con that I found quite amusing. This person stated see that eventually something needs to be done about the able to show our own government—as well as the glob- that they are against school uniforms because they feel the safety of the environment soon. al community—that there are viable solutions to global warming. students would be in jeopardy. "During a natural disaster such as an earth- Our economy is based on increased consumption and quake, tornado, etc, how would a Parent I.D. their child? By the clothes the over-use of natural resources and they are going to Amy Zader is Assistant Weekend Editor of The Campus. that they were wearing when they left home. What if a senior decided to attack freshman or sophomore student, how would the victim describe the attacker?" said this person. REALITY from page 6 That is ridiculous. Sure, it always pays to be prepared, but to think that school uniforms are a bad idea because parents would not be able to sin- when I was young watching one Buffalo Sabres game in even watch hockey. The game never gets the coverage. gle out their child's body amongst a mass pile of corpses is not only ludi- particular. Clint Marlacuck, the goalie, had his neck I can see all the Pens games I want on Fox Sports, which crous, but kind of morbid as well. That is what dental records are for any- slitwith a skate. They quickly blacked the screen, but is good, but ABC and ESPN coverage is lacking. They way. that's reality. In reality people get injured; they even die. show the same big market teams—but they don't even I am not writing this to try and start some uproar that would eventually We might see ribs from starvation or tears because the show them that often. We have football coverage year lead to Allegheny implementing school uniforms. I just think they are a drill sargeant is mean, but no neck has been slit, yet. I'm round—like we need that. I do enjoy NCAA coverage, good idea. Kids today need the least amount of distractions possible. Some sure for one of these reality shows some director will go but after that's done I think I'll get to watch hockey. No; may say that having every student wear identical clothing takes away their too far, and slit the neck. It's only a matter of time be- baseball. the season that never ends, begins. Could we individuality, but that is nonsense. School takes up about one-fourth of the cause if someone got seriously injured the whole country postpone baseball coverage a little? No; we need to cov- day, leaving plenty of time for people to "express their individuality." In would watch. But right now the consequences of these er it from the beginning in April to the bitter end in reality shows aren't seen. • October. Do they really need to show so many games in the end, people attend school to learn. not to attend a fashion show, and One night someone is starving on the island and to- their entirety? A baseball game can easily be recapped in while some uniforms may he uncomfortable and even look a little strange. morrov, they're talking on Late Night looking fit. Our SportsCenter with all the game's highlights. But I guess they take the locus ()lithe clothes and put it on the hooks. society has enough problems realizing what's reality to- baseball's always better then another reality show. clay. I guess my rcal problem with TV right now is I can't Eric Reinagel is a columnist .Ior. The Campus. John Reilly is a columnist for The Campus. Page 8 News The Campus Portrait Honors First Black Allegheny Grad By JONATHAN HELMREICH of his work at Drew enabled Jason to townspeople of all races were good. surance and preoccupation with his ference board of examiners, and on College Historian receive a Master of Arts degree from He continually battled, however, work contributed to strain in the its board of trustees. his own alma mater. As was the cus- against the notion that he was an ex- marriage, and for a while the two Upon his retirement in 1913, the A portrait of William C. Jason, tom of the time, Allegheny awarded ception; he held that his race as a lived apart yet in frequent contact. trustees of Delaware State College the first African-American graduate such degrees, upon application, to its whole was capable of classical, lib- Jason's achievements and capac- elected Jason president emeritus. He of Allegheny College, will be hung, bachelor of arts graduates of three eral arts education. He urged youth ities were widely recognized. returned to the ministry; though dis- in the office of the Advancement of years' standing who had engaged in to "be bold, vigilant, and strong," as Meadville made him a guest of hon- appointed by the minor level of his Black Culture on the third floor of literary occupations and sustained a well as to toil and be of service. or at its 1887 Freedman's Day cele- charges, he noted that "perhaps he the Campus Center. The portrait was good moral character. Students both loved and feared him. bration. Early in his presidential needed to be humbled." presented by President Richard While at Drew, Jason became His reputation as a benevolent fa- term he was awarded an honorary Cook to the office of Diversity student pastor to St. John's ther-figure led them to call him "Pa doctorate of divinity by Wiley In 1936 he returned to his college Affairs at the closing ceremonies for Methodist Episcopal Church in Jason." His discipline and forceful- University in Marshall, Texas. In and served as its chaplain until ill Black Heritage month in February. Orange, NJ. He continued there, ness also stimulated, especially in 1904 he was elected chair of the health forced resLcmation in 1941. Jason, who died in 1943, drawing on earlier experience as a the later years, the term "Zeus," for Delaware delegation to the General He died July 8, 1943 and was buried preached in many parishes and printer's apprentice to publish a he seemed the king of all the Gdds. Conference of the Methodist church. in Croker's cemetery near Dover. served as the second president of church paper that raised money for a Though he and his wife, the former He also served the Delaware Most fittingly, the current Delaware Delaware State College for Colored new edifice. Upon completion of a Madora Bailey of New Hampshire, Conference as chair of its board of State University library is named for Students. In his 28 years in that of- five year term with that congrega- had four children. Jason's self-as- ministerial training, chair of the con- him. fice, he transformed the institution tion, he was rapidly assigned to from essentially a preparatory churches in Salisbury, Philadelphia, COMPOST from page and Germantown. school to a bona fide provider of Is this the strangest date in the how to operate the device, and col- ates the production of bacteria, higher education. His belief in clas- Delaware State College had been history of the world? Does this lection bins, hauling trucks, and which then allows decomposition to sical education encouraged him to founded in 1891 and for four years group of people have some weird chippers need to be bought. This is occur. maintain its traditions even as a was led by a white educator. The fetish with garbage and bathroom where the students come in. While this terminology may be strong course of agricultural training Methodist Delaware Conference, of scales? In order to project the quantity of confusing, Pallant explained that all was established. His emphasis on which Jason was a member, believed No, they are just fulfilling re- supplies that need to be purchased environmental science concepts and character, loyalty, efficiency, disci- that a college for colored students quirements for Environmental and estimate the extent to which the jargon are not just intended for col- pline, and morality influenced gen- should be led by one of that race. It lege students. Composting, for ex- erations of students. persuaded the trustees to elect Jason Science 598: Sustainable Solutions, machine will be used, the present Jason's parents were free persons president on 11 July 1895; he was a junior seminar course. The stu- output of garbage must be tallied. ample, can be explained in very ele- and strong Methodists. His father among the first college presidents of dents of this course have been given "We need to know how much mentary terms. The infamous child- was a preacher who made his living color in the country. a very special assignment. Over the food waste from the dining halls is hood science experiment where var- in other occupations. Born in The campus was but a. former course of nine days, they are to mea- going to the landfills," said Pallant. ious food items are left at the bottom Trappe, MD, Jason and his three plantation, with a mansion house sure the total weight of garbage that This is how the bathroom scale of the refrigerator to sit for weeks or younger brothers were raised by his and a stable that had served as slave McKinley's puts out every night in comes into play. Someone is select- months at a time is a composting ex- father after his mother's untimely quarters. The year Jason arrived, en- preparation for the arrival of a corn- ed to sit on the scale will also hold- periment. death. He spent his early years in rollment expanded by 93 percent to post machine. ing a bag of garbage. Before the bag "All of the colors that begin to Easton, Baltimore, and Cambridge, 35 students in the preparatory de- Professor Eric Pallant, the in- is given to the chosen, that person's appear on the food's surface are bac- MD, where his father was the town partment, 17 in the collegiate depart- structor of the course, remembers weight is set as the standard that is teria. They are composting the gas maker. William began earning ment, and two special students. vividly how the idea first came subtracted from the total weight after food," explained Pallant. his own living at the age of fourteen, Among these were the first women, about. The time was 1999, and the both the bag and person are weighed With this composter can come apprenticing himself to a barber. for Jason strongly believed in coedu- place was Allegheny College's year- together, leaving the bag's weight as great advantages, both economic and When eighteen years of age, he cation, which he witnessed at end employee picnic. It was raining the difference. environmental, for the College. "The opened his own business. His reli- Allegheny. He provided housing for outside that day, so the picnic was This machine, about the size of a College spends thousands of dollars gious conversion came the following women on the third floor of the pres- moved indoors to Brooks Dining single railroad car, essentially on filler, but now they can use the year. ident's cottage. Three years later, an Hall. speeds along nature's process of de- output of the composter," said Literate and determined to be ed- addition to the main building that as: He recalls seeing a very happy composition. Food waste is placed Pallant. The filler are wood chips ucated, Jason went north. Short of sured women dormitory space. It President Cook enjoying the conclu- on top of a loading conveyer belt, that are needed to help the machine funds, he paused to cut hair in Olean, was also in 1898 that the college sion of another academic year with a which hauls the material up an in- operate efficiently and effectively. graduated its first class of two degree NY. There he met Dr. C.H. beer. Etienne Ozorak, who was at the cline towards an opening at the top recipients. Bridgemas, president of Genesee time the Director of the Crawford of the machine. Once the material The composter could allow this A major goal of President Jason Wesleyan Seminary. With County Solid Waste Authority, was reaches the top it is tipped into the school to allocate this money else- Bridgemas's encouragement, he en- was to turn the former slave quarters also in attendance. Ozorak ap- machine and falls onto stainless steel where on campus. "It's not clear yet rolled and in time became president into a chapel: "To make over a place proached the President and asked if trays that also have holes in them to whether the composter will in fact of the institution's student Lyceum; of misery and horror into a place of the college would be interested in re- allow oxygen to enter. save money," said Pallant. "There in 1884 he received first prize for or- rejoicing." Through private solicita- ceiving a composting machine if a These trays move through three are several suggestions under dis- atory at his commencement. tion and public addresses, he gath- grant proposal, submitted by the chambers over a period of 14 to 28 cussion, but no decisions have been Ties between the seminary and ered funds primarily from the col- county on behalf of the College, was days. The chambers continually mix made yet. It will probably take some Allegheny College were close, and ored people of Delaware. Teachers the waste while the trays below pro- time to determine whether and how Jason matriculated in 1884. Jason's and students provided labor that approved. Cook simply replied, much money the machine saves." straightforwardness and geniality completed the project in 1905. "Sure." vide oxygen. This process acceler- won friends. He later commented, "I Finally the college had an assembly The Commonwealth of entered college black as well as room large enough to accommodate Pennsylvania approved the grant STAFF from page 1 the entire student body. proposal at the end of 2000, which poor, but I had a good time." A mem- I think they'll be very good, and I'm ing techniques and to lend support. ber of the Allegheny Literary During Jason's term, 123 stu- gave Allegheny College nearly . optimistic that everything will go Adkins, also the Phi Psi presi- Society and of the inter-society ora- dents graduated from the scientific $100,000 to purchase the compost- dent, said he expects the position to tory team, he was defeated only once and agricultural course of study and ing machine. well. will go well. I'm not living in in oratory contests. 119 from the teaching preparatory "That was the easy part," ex- a fantasy, though, and if problems be different than a RA position in a A recipient of a B.A. degree from course. The faculty increased from plains Pallant. Much needs to be come up I'm confident that we'll be dormitory. "We basically have our Allegheny in 1888, Jason attended two to eight or ten, the buildings done in order to prepare for the ma- able to deal with them." own community in place, and thf po- Drew Theological Seminary. Chosen from three to seven plus several chine's tentative arrival date of May The RAs will be paired with the sition is more of a coordinating posi- by the faculty as one of two student maintenance structures. In addition, 2001. A concrete pad needs to be Housing Coordinators on campus, tion with the community." He added the campus size slightly more than speakers for his graduation in 1891, poured at Robertson Field, electrici- saying they meeting with them to that he is "for the most part very he also received honorable mention doubled to 202.5 acres. The presi- ty needs to be available at the pad, discuss any problems, exchange in- comfortable making decisions that for his work in history. Completion dent's relations with faculty and staff and students need to be taught formation, to develop problem solv- have to be made." • The Campus

Weekend Features Music, Movies, Humor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MTV's Man of the Hour: Dave Holmes

V By ABBY COLLIER extensive knowledge of music from years of working in Weekend Editor radio, along with a passion for comedy and acting, Holmes was a natural. He started out at 27, only after Almost everyone has dreamt of what it would be like participating in the ever popular "Wanna Be a VJ to be famous for at least one clay, in any capacity—to Contest" in 1998. Up against about 4,000 other MTV sample the superficial, consumer-driven perks of the hopefuls, Holmes arrived as a finalist. He was second high and mighty entertainment industry—but rarely do only to the notorious Jesse Camp, who lasted about one we see the amount of hard work involved behind the year before handing the lucky reins over to Holmes. scenes. Rarely do we actually step into the shoes of Meanwhile, Holmes was busy hosting his very own celebrities and burst the surreal bubble we've created show, "Say What Karaoke," where everyday people around them. took a stab at presenting some of their favorite songs, For MTV Video Jockey (V.1) Dave Holmes, reality while also challenging their skills with more unfamiliar isn't hard to come by. He's not the untouchable celebri- tunes. He even filled in for Carson Daly on the ac- ty we might imagine; in fact, part of his appeal to such claimed "Total Request Live," where viewers cast votes a wide audience revolves around his engaging, down- to determine the top ten requests of the day. to-earth personality. During a personal phone interview But despite the extent of his talents, image still plays with Holmes, I gathered a glimpse what it's really like a significant role in Holmes' career. "I get tired of look- once you've reached the top. ing at myself," he said, explaining how he bleached his As a St. Louis native and graduate from the hair and grew a goatee just for a change of pace. In an Massachusetts-based College of the Holy Cross, industry where personal appearance can take prece- Holmes lived in New York City for seven years before dence over intellect, Holmes has managed to find a hap- entering into the limelight. He held down a job in ad- py medium. He humors the hair, makeup, and wardrobe vertising, but looked to assert his many talents else- people who confront him on a regular basis, still de- where. MTV, an organization "at the hub of so many dif- scribing the day-to-day encounter as "kind of odd." ferent industries," was a perfect place for Holmes, Luckily, he has maintained his individuality at MTV, whose versatility as a performer gradually took his ca- who hired him on the premise that his "fully formed per- reer to new heights. sonality" was original, in demand, and here to stay. But even for a laid-back, "show up and do your After the profound success of "Say What Karaoke," work" type of guy like Holmes, there is no average day Holmes found himself interviewing stars like Tom at MTV. He recently returned from filming in Cancun Cruise, Arnold Schwartzenegger, Jon Bon Jovi, Tori for Spring Break, where he indulged in staples like sun- Amos, Britney Spears, and Iggy Pop. One of his favorite shine and tequila, to continue some magazine work back interviews to date took place with the famed rock group in his office, where his schedule varies from day to day R.E.M. "I could talk for days with them," he said. to keep up with the chaotic pace of New York City. The To get ready for an interview, Holmes said he works atmosphere at MTV, though, as Holmes explained, is his way through the press kit, which provides biograph- pretty consistent. "It's like a really hip record store," he ical information, but tries not to over-prepare. Although said, where everybody's roughly the same age (around nerves occasionally get the best of him, he also tries not SITTIN' PRETTY—MTV VJ Dave Holmes is moving onward and upward in 35), "dresses cool," and calls one another "dude." to turn into "fan-boy," as he said he regrettingly did dur- his career, and will host a new show on MTV this fall called "Kidnapped" after Even though he's far from the typical, overrated ing his R.E.M. interview. his success hosting the acclaimed "Say What Karaoke." "heart-throb type," Holmes fit right in at MTV. With an Besides conducting high-profile interviews, Holmes —photo courtesy of Sarah Hall Productions —see HOLMES, page 12— British Artist Danny Lane to Design Sculpture Inside

By ABBY COLLIER Central School of Art in London. tion, and feedback from the referred to as Quade Walk. The in- Weekend: Weekend Editor Since 1983, he has participated in Allegheny community. After formu- tent of the circle alone, said Geffen, —Lama Shenpen visit- countless exhibitions and public lating an artistic strategy for the is "to make a physical architectural Practicing British studio artist commissions all over the world. His Senior Circle, Lane will then design statement to connect the two parts of ed Allegheny, page 11 Danny Lane will visit Allegheny at work is displayed in England, Italy, a piece and make a proposal of his campus," which are divided by the request of an anonymous donor China, Japan, India, Israel, Egypt intentions to the College. North Main St. —Get the scoop on this this Monday, April 9 to Wednesday, and Turkey, as well as New York, The Senior Circle, as described Allegheny design consultant Jed year's Springfest band, April 11. As a gift to the College, the Ohio, and Florida. by the Spring 1999 issue of Miller explained how the Senior Sevins Road, page 11 donor has commissioned Lane to Working primarily with glass, Allegheny magazine, was construct- Circle is a "formal designation," a tentatively design a sculpture for the steel, and cast iron, Lane constructs ed during the summer and ensuing "running commentary" and an "on- Senior Circle on campus. During both indoor and outdoor sculptures fall of 1999. Located on the eastern going recognition" of seniors who —Review of "Someone Lane's visit, he will tour the campus and architectural installations, in- extension of Brooks Walk behind made gifts through the Senior Circle Like You," page 10 and meet with interested students, cluding fountains and balustrades. Cochran Hall and the Montgomery Gift Program, starting with the Class faculty and community members to According to Art Department Gymnasium, the circle serves as an of 2000. The rates of students and L--Matt, 'guns' the media, discuss their questions aDd conc.ffrL Chair Amara Geffen, the donor's en- intersection. The "landscape master their contributions will be sandblast- regarding this project. thusiastic response to one of Lane's plan," funded by Trustee Silas R. ed on the edges of the circle's gran- page 12 Lane has studied with stained large glass sculptures, entitled Mountsier III '52 and the Quade ite seats. glass artist Patrick Reyntiens in the "Pantheon," prompted an investiga- Foundation, also added trees, shrubs Apparently, Geffen commented, —Student artwork on tion of Lane's work, the site in ques- and lights along the brick path now UK and painter Cecil Collins at the —see LANE, page 16— display, page 12 Page 10 Weekend April 5, 2001 Broken Social Scene and the Sega Game System By DAVE KIERSKI Canning and Kevin Drew. It was ap- tracks to its name, it stands up to lis- melody that has the same swelling a video game soundtrack, say maybe Weekend Reporter parently recorded in someone's tening closely to the nuances just as quality as its predecessor. This is Sonic the Hedgehog? It has upbeat basement on an eight track. That's well as it stands up to zoning out. followed by the mediocre "Passport drumming, slightly funky guitar, and The more and more I become im- all I can tell you about Broken Social The tracks tend to hypnotize the Radio," one of the only two tracks tinkling xylophones. Quite yummy mersed in indie music, the more and Scene; if you want to know more I listener, the changes happening lazy with vocals on the record. It's a sax- for an album closer. more bands I find that like to play in- suggest you listen to the record. and unnoticeable throughout the driven number with electronically- All in all Feel Good Lost is a strumentals that explore similar mu- Trust me, you will not be disappoint- songs. The opener is somewhat altered female vocals that hinder strong record, with minimal filler. sical themes. Some of these bands ed. unimpressive, with big round notes more than help the song. Yeah, there are some tracks that at are pompous, self-serious people created by mellotron and jungle Another track that features vocals first and second listen sound identi- who could capture their sound in one Music Review drumming, augmented by piano and is the unconventional "Stomach cal, but if you allow yourself to get song, with a whole record devoted to guitar noodling. This formula re- Song," an imaginative foray into immersed in the prettiness of it all them. Other bands manage to sound The tracks on Feel Good Lost are turns with much greater effect on the sampling. The vocals are both male you'll start discovering all the nu- fresh and not the least bit boring. self-encapsulated musical odysseys second track, "Guilty Cubicles." and female, the male ones cut up to ances of the record. Like the way Broken Social Scene are the latter of spanning the genres of jazz, ambient, The track kicks off with understated echo the female ones and to fit the the minimally-played guitar builds these bands on their mysterious de- math, electronic and pop that fans of guitar stumming, big round bass, and beat. Quite cool, and at times disori- in volume and intensity gradually, but Feel Good Lost on Noise Factory Tristeza and the Album Leaf will some clean guitar lines that swell enting. The vocals are about sitting then drops off altogether. Like the Records. recognize. If you liked Yo La and then fade and then swell again. inside people's stomachs to "find out little electronic blips. And I'm sure I say mysterious because the only Tengo's newest, Danelectro, you The next track, "Love and what they are really about." you'll notice that these two guys had information I have on this band will probably like Feel Good Lost. Mathematics," kicks off with a re- The concluding song, "Cranley's fun while recording this, exploring comes from the cd sleeve, informa- Each song has a lush, big, rolling verse drum beat that made Hendrix Gonna Make It," takes the listener melody and music with a sort of tion which is skimpy at best. Broken vibe: it lets the listener get lost in the fans' heads explode, followed by a floating away to happy land. For wide-eyed wonder. But now I'm the Social Scene are a duo, Brendan music. At an hour long and twelve grooving, bassy exploration of some reason this one reminds me of one who sounds pompous. "Someone Like You" Scores

By MARK KLAMAN his back (finally a hero for the typical male). Well, let's Weekend Reporter just say that who Jane originally falls for may not be the same man at the end of the movie. Throughout the When I first saw coming attractions for "Someone movie, Jane fumbles her way through love, loss and be- Like You," I could feel my face muscles start to cringe ing completely naïve, yet cynical at the same time (being and my gag reflex came into full effect like it was at an "old cow" all the time can get a Judd down). Friday night at about 3:30 in the morning. Even though To portray her bitterness as an "old cow," she writes a I love Ashley Judd and I can tolerate Greg Kinnear, I was new column that the public believes to be the workings reluctant to go and see another romantic comedy that fol- of a 60-year-old female psychologist. This column gives lows the same tired pattern of attempting to be humor- Jane a cathartic approach to male bashing, all emanating ous, but failing miserably, leaving its audience with "a from the "new cow" theory. However, at the end of the not so fresh feeling." Of course, in dealing with roman- movie, she comes to the realization that men cannot be tic comedies one needs to expect absolutely horrid act- compared to meat and are not all that bad. All I can say ing. By horrid acting, I mean performances that make is that she does not remain an "old cow" forever. The the entire cast of Nightmare on Elm Street look phenom- only question left is which of the two working men de- enal. cides not to put Ashley Judd to pasture? Is it an old talk show host from E! Entertainment Television or is it a Movie Review man that has claws protruding out of his knuckles? You will have to go out and see the movie for yourself. To sit With this extremely positive introduction, I doubt that here and tell you the ending would not be giving the any of you will want to go see this newest rendition. movie the justice that it rightly deserves. However, do not be swayed. Essentially, I am targeting The casting of Ashley Judd in a romantic comedy those of you who hate traditional romantic comedies and was brilliant. She contains an extremely comedic talent am imploring you to go out and see this movie. For those that has yet to be displayed in any of her movies yet. of you who like romantic comedies anyway, you will just This movie made her shine. She was endearing, smart, love this movie that much more. All of you will appre- brave, and neurotic while remaining completely encap- ciate this movie when you realize what you could have sulating. Throughout the movie, she would go off on been subjected to (remember "Simply Irresistible" with tangents and have me in tears because she was so funny. Buffy. You want to talk about suffering). Greg Kinnear was good, but he's Greg Kinnear. He The movie starts out with a theory on dating and rela- played his part well, but he could have been easily re- tionships, the ,"new cow" theory. Basically, this states placed and I don't think it would have hurt the film. that all men do not want to wake up day after day to the However, the next standout performance to me was that same woman. In addition, a woman that a man has aban- of Hugh Jackman. Taking a shift from "Xmen" to a ro- doned is an "old cow," and a woman that a man has in the mantic comedy and being believable displays his versa- present is a "new cow." The point is that a man would tility and excessive talent. Even the performances given never revert back to an "old cow" for a relationship. The by the two-supporting characters, Ellen Barkin and character of Jane, played flawlessly by Ashley Judd, ap- Marisa Tomei, was fantastic. plies this theory to her own life. Basically, she has been Tomei plays Judd's best friend who parallels Jane's the "old cow" more times than the material girl herself. own experience as and "old cow." This is the first time As the movie progresses, we learn that .lane works at a since My Cousin Vinny, and Untamed Heart that I saw a low budget television studio that puts on a daily talk truly remarkable performance given by Tomei. She was show that rivals the likes of Kathie Lee Gifford (when great as a cynical. chain smoking, yoga-taking journalist the public actually liked her...wait. they never did). who gives Judd all the had advice through the movie. At her job, Jane meets Greg Kinnear's character and So whatever you do, stop watching -Survivor" and Eddie, played by Hugh Jackman (Wolverine from get to the Meadville Cinemas. You will never find an- "Xmen"). Kinnear portrays the typical nice guy and other romantic comedy as absolutely hysterical. touch- Jackman the male gigolo who hasamattress attached to ing. probing and brutall y honest as" Someone Like You." April 5, 2001 Weekend Page 11 Musicians from Sevins Road Stop By for Springfest

By MATT MIER "Before we went on stage, we got Greyhound shut down their service band. A check of Napster may con- few surprises for those who have al- Staff Reporter together and said, 'this might be the to Syracuse due to had weather. firm or disconfirm this belief, de- ready seen them twice, including last time we ever play together. Let's Much of Sevins Road's activity pending on your point of view. two songs from their upcoming al- Last August, the members of go out with a bang,'" said Michael. has been focused on Allegheny About 10 people around campus can bum, which will be recorded this Sevins Road took the stage at "We basically thanked each other for College. Michael first secured a gig be found to have Sevins Road songs spring. Rosebud, a small club located in the putting so much time and effort into at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon on their computers, in addition to an- Michael describes the new mater- strip district of Pittsburgh, in what the band." Fraternity house for a rush event in other 10 who purchased the CD. ial as more "mature" and says it has the band thought would he their last None of them imagined that they early November of last year. Many Some may scoff at these numbers, better lyrics than their first. "Our performance ever. Lead singer Luke would be one of the opening hands of the brothers were surprised by the but to a small band that can mean a first album was pretty thrown to- Reilly was moving to Michigan, lead for the nationally-known Reel Big band. "I was impressed by their orig- lot. gether. We would write a song, prac- guitarist Matt Mauney was heading Fish at Allegheny's Springfest on inal material," said Corey Spaley, Michael is hoping to use the op- tice it for a day or two, and then , off to Syracuse University, and April 7, a performance that will take "and how they kept everyone enter- portunity of playing at Springfest to record it." rhythm guitarist Torn Michael was place on the patio of Arter Hall at 6 tained." attract students who haven't listened Michael says the band is also ex- entering Allegheny College. Bassist p.m.Yet that is where the hand finds Sevins Road were invited hack to to them yet. He says the band is go- cited to see how they look compared Chris Utley and drummer Dan itself. Reilly ended up spending the the SAE house, which Michael is a ing to play a mix of covers, including to the competition. "We're looking Werner were still in high school. year living at his friend's house in member of, on March 3 for a mixer "Free Bird," "Bulls on Parade" by forward to measuring ourselves Playing such staples as "Ants suburban Pittsburgh, and Sevins with a sorority. While they have not Rage Against the Machine, and "Are against a band that's gone really far," Marching" by Dave Matthews Band Road, which is named after a road in had widespread exposure on cam- You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny he says, referring to Reel Big Fish, and "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd, their hometown, decided that it was pus, Michael thinks that they have Kravitz along with their original ma- whose hits have included "Sell Out" the summer sun disappeared from important enough to them to try to begun to get word out about their terial. He says the band will have a and a remake of "Come On Eileen." the horizon, cooling off the swelter- continue. Keeping the band together ing club. The crowd of more than through college has not been an easy 500, which had gathered for an an- task. Michael has put a lot of nual private party, sang along to mileage on his car picking band some of the songs. It seemed like a members up, and Mauney has lost fitting end to a high school band that his luggage and was stranded in released one album. Meadville for two days when Ordained Lama Made Campus Visit By NICOLE GERAGHTY Mahayana. This doctrine advocates Weekend Reporter mercy for all beings, all which are seen as aware and conscious. "This On March 14 at 7 p.m. the Lama spiritual practice is a practical teach- Shenpen Drolma gave a speech enti- ing of Karma based on compassion. tled "Buddhism and Activism: The It applies spiritual beliefs rather than Potential for Change." Lama concepts." Shenpen had grown up in Protestant A lot of the talk was centered on tradition, but it "didn't work" for her. actively pursuing happiness through Ordained as a Lama in 1996, she virtue, compassion, and love. "We came to the Buddhist movement tend to have an exalted view of the through activism. Lama Shenpen world with out suffering. When we feels that "everybody is looking for act out of pride we create negativity. happiness—no one wants to suffer," We need to separate 'us' and 'me' but if people understood the causes from the 'you' and the 'them.'" She of suffering "we could develop feels that we raise moral conflict if methods to relieve it." we want to be better. "if we hate The Lama first came to study the them, how can we help them? How Buddhist beliefs after working in do you work with your anger?" she battered women's shelter. "I was an- asked. gry. I was angry at the men for abus- Lama Shenpen Drolma suggests ing their wives, I was mad at the that if people want to be agents of women at the shelter who went back change, "we've got to include spiri- to their husbands." It was at this tual tools. 'Change' is going to be re- Allegheny On-Campus Holy Week Observances point that she had an awakening. ally limited. If you have no faith in "My object of anger changed, I no anything, put your faith towards see- longer wanted women to be sup- ing results." Drolma believes that by 4/8: Palm/Passion Sunday, 10:45 AM -Dramatic Reading of the pressed." Lama Shenpen says both disregarding the material we can the victim and the aggressor do not achieve happiness spiritually. Passion Narrative want to suffer, but the aggressor "When you die," she says, "you 4/12: Holy Thursday, 7:00 PM - Maundy Thursday Service with works hard to. Often, we feel that the don't think about material things. aggressor is at fault and therefore are You think about whether or not you Stripping of the Church unwilling to help him. According to did right by your family." 4/13: Good Friday, 12:00 Noon - Good Friday Prayer Service Buddhist values, everyone deserves Lama Shenpen also visited a compassion. "We can't end suffer- number of classes during her visit, 4/15: Easter Sunday, 10:45 AM - Service of the Resurrection ing through hatred," she said. "We and gave a session on the "Teaching have to live through it first." of the Red Tara." The Women's Lama Shenpen follows a certain Studies Department was responsible All services will take place in Ford Chapel. practice of Buddhism called the for this event.

Page 12 Weekend April 5, 2001 Enter the Dieter N PL AS.' N J OU G Lotze Essay Contest —a column by Matt Meehan By JOSH MISNER Weekend Reporter One of the many joys of having a weekly forum in which to vent my frustrations is the amount of feedback I Students often do not realize that there's a connection between the sci- receive from my peers each week. Whether good or bad, pointed criticism of one's work is always stimulating, ences and other disciplines of the liberal arts. However, it's possible and of- and usually gives writers a better understanding of whatever it is they're writing about. But I would have to say ten necessary to combine the two in a substantial scholastic paper. Students that one of my favorite forms of reader input is the topic suggestion. On several occasions, people have ap- who have already written a sizable paper that makes this unique connection, proached me with a specific gripe of theirs that they would like me to reason my way through, hoping that my or students simply interested in doing so are encouraged to submit their work witty remarks might cause just enough controversy to bring about a positive change. It often seems that there are for the Dieter P. Lotze Prize. as many different suggestions as there are students at this school, and all of them have their own merits, making the final decision a difficult one indeed. Dieter Lotze, a former professor of modern languages at Allegheny, be- Some topics, I will admit, never warrant serious consideration because I know that nothing I might write gan teaching here in 1961 and dedicated over 25 years to this profession be- would make a bit of difference. When people ask me to write about the difficulties surrounding getting into im- fore he died of leukemia. His wife, former Allegheny physics professor portant classes, I shrug it off. This condition, as far as I can tell, is one that is not going to go away anytime soon. Barbara Lotze, first gave the prize in honor and remembrance of her hus- Others present questions that are so easily answered that I could never fill my allotted space by focusing solely band, according to Jochen Richter, current professor of modern languages on the issue at hand. No matter how badly you want to listen to your CDs in the weight room, there are still pow- here at Allegheny. erful administrators who aren't really down with DMX. It's sad, but it's true. And then there are those topics that are so broad that I might as well change my comp topic should I decide to tackle them. The suggestion that I Richter, who will receive the entries, stresses that a student's submission write about "guns in the media" is one such subject. should be a long research paper or possibly a senior project which effective- Being one for adventure, I've chosen to tackle it anyway. Guns are highly prevalent in the American media, ly deals with the sciences in relation to another aspect of the liberal arts. He which is quite massive. I could talk about how violence is portrayed in cartoons, or about how the press has re- encourages anyone who is writing one about this to submit as soon as possi- sponded to recent school shootings. I could talk about the debate centered on gun shows and background checks, ble. If the college chooses an essay deserving of the Lotze Prize, the winner or about the ease with which anyone can purchase a handgun at Wal-Mart. But why do research (or steal others' will receive a "substantial prize" which will be awarded at the annual Honors news article ideas) when I can make wild accusations instead? Thus, rather than focusing on how guns are por- Convocation. trayed in the media, I am going to discuss how they are used by the Fourth Estate every day, right under our very noses. Students must submit entries for the Dieter Lotze Prize no later than The worst thing about gun use by members of the media is that it's a relatively unnoticeable crime. News an- Thursday, April 12. Entries should be submitted to Jochen Richter in Box chors have no trouble concealing weapons under their snappy formal attire. Dan Rather probably carries a pis- 200, or in room 200 of Ruter Hall. tol, but how are we ever going to prove it when it's hidden in a shoulder holster underneath his navy blue blaz er. And the fact that he's always sitting down makes it impossible for us to know about the sawed-off shotgun stuffed down his left pant leg. I'll bet Wolf Blitzer has a couple AK-47s and some dynamite hidden under that khaki trenchcoat of his But I shouldn't limit my investigation to personal attacks on the most prominent of re- HOLMES from page 9 porters. After all isn't it their right to defend themselves? Anyone as highly involved in the gun smuggling busi- ness as they are must certainly pack heat now and then for protection. will also host a new show on MTV this fall called "Kidnapped." The show, Gun smuggling, you ask? That's right. It is no longer prudent to deny the fact that all of journalism, which Holmes explained, will revolve around four people, one of whom will be pretends to be interested primarily in spreading information, is actually a massive gunrunning racket. You know kidnapped and later "tortured and annoyed" (not literally, of course). The that white van from your local news affiliate—the one with the small satellite antenna on the roof rack—that's always parked outside of the Wendy's across the street from where you work? Ever wondered what's in the back leftover three, then, will have to perform "twisted" tasks in order to raise of that van? Maybe cameras, or boom microphones, or some sort of lighting equipment? Not even close. That enough ransom money to free the victim. If the group is unsuccessful, they van is loaded with firearms like you couldn't imagine. must perform some kind of community service. See, those media types are crafty, and they know how to please their supporters. So when it became harder in Eventually, as Holmes works his way up the ladder at MTV, he said he'd this country to obtain the most destructive of automatic and semi-automatic weapons, they took action. Now, if like to involve himself more and more in writing and production. He point- ed to the editorial director of MTV News, Chris Connelly, admiring "the way you want an Uzi, all you have to do is turn on the television, see where the latest breaking story is taking place, and get there as quickly as possible. You can get whatever you want wherever news is happening, with no ques- he goes about his life," and referred to his "spotless reputation" as something to shoot for. "No matter what [medium] you use to escape," said Holmes, tions asked. I mean, is it really the media's job to ask questions? Hardly. So if you just follow these simple guide- lines, you can be out hunting in no time. "there's always an industry around it," which, with a little drive and deter- mination, can be discovered. I hope I've done an adequate job of dealing with the issue of "guns in the media", and that the person who He has embraced stardom with open arms, ignoring the mean kids on the suggested I write about it is happy with the information that I've presented. I equally hope that nobody from any real media conglomerate reads this and takes too much offense to it, because that could mean lawsuit if my ac- street and those die-hard fans who stare at him on the subway. With ab- cusation are untrue. This however, is not nearly as bad as what might happen if I got lucky, and all my wild con- solutely no regrets about his move to MTV, Holmes has successfully found what makes him tick. jecture is true. You see, the thing about people who run guns is, they always have a lot of guns. THE SENIOR PROJECTS EXHIBIT OPENS 'TUESDAY, MAY I FROM 7:304 P.M., Student Art Exhibit Opens AND WILL FEATURE WORKS BY: By ABBY MILLIGAN Oberlin College, and D.W. Martin, able mention. Alumni Nathan Weekend Reporter Assistant Professor of Art at Hedin, who graduated after the fall DEANNE DUNBAR, ill WHITNEY,TIFFANY NRACH, Edinboro University of semester, was awarded the Doane ALEX MEAD, BILL RODGERS, COLLEEN TOLEDANO, Tuesday evening marked the be- Pennsylvania. Prize for graphics. Senior Eva Wylie ginning of a three week long exhibi- The prestigious Doane Prizes, was given an honorable mention in IEREMIAN LACOIU.E, EVA WYLIE, JENNY HOOKE, tion of student works in the funded through a former Allegheny graphics for her work. The Doane MICHELLE NOVE, CKILIA STKZ, KIRSTEN ST1TELY, Bowman, Penelec, and Megahan College trustee, the late Foster B. Prize for sculpture was given to se- AND SARAH LYP1C Galleries. The show opening drew a Doane, are awarded to students who nior Colleen Toledano, and the hon- large crowd to view the student have produced a body of work in a orable mention was passed to senior pieces on display and to hear the an- particular medium. Members of the Alex Mead. Receiving the Doane GALLERY HOURS: 12-4 P.M., MAY 2, 3, 4 AND 8, nounced Doane Prize and Purchase Art Department faculty are responsi- Prize for Art History was senior 9, 10, AND II Award winners. ble for choosing the Doane Prize Honore Sullivan, while Abby 10 A.M.-5 P.M., MAY 12 This year's show consists of 85 winners in collaboration with an out- Collier, a sophomore, was given an artworks by 36 students. The exhib- side juror. honorable mention. Each recipient SUMMER HOURS: 10 A.M.-2 P.M., MAY 15-18, ited works were chosen from over Winning the Doane Prize for of the award was given an inscribed MAY 22-25, MAY 29-410NE I 300 entries by guest jurors Paul painting and drawing was senior book along with a monetary award. Yanko, Visiting Assistant Professor Deanne Dunbar, while junior Allegheny College Purchase of Art at Kent State University and at Victoria Akers received an honor- —see EXHIBIT page 16— ine uampus

Sports Scores, Schedules, News, Features Of Horses and Women: Future Equestrian Club By AMY LATHERS club by Allegheny Student Government (ASG) later this month. with the women after spring break. Schafer, and Sharon Vosler, Staff Reporter Coble and Klinger shared the same floor first semester, and an instructor and trainer at the farm, volunteered be the coaches discovered that they both loved horses and missed riding. They and instructors for the team. Adrienne Coble, a first-year biology major, came from thought it would be nice to have a riding club on campus and The club, if approved by ASG, will be competing in the Bedford, PA, a small farm town. Living on a 36-acre farm with wondered if any other people on campus were also interested in IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) circuit. The four horses, Coble began riding, a passion that would eventual- riding. Coble decided to put a notice up on Allegheny's web women are currently taking one lesson a week and will be going ly take over her life. "In the summer I would get up everyday at page. They also posted flyers around campus to attract potential until the end of the semester. In the fall, women competing at 6 a.m. and ride. I would ride all day. Riding consumed my life riders. The response was unexpectedly strong; 26 people shows will be required to take one lesson a week, but will most outside high school. When I first got to college I remember showed interest. The next step Coble and Klinger foresaw was likely go twice a week to prepare for competitions. The circuit, thinking 'this is depressing; I can't ride anymore. — to schedule a meeting. which includes schools such as Westminster College, University Sarah Klinger, also a first-year and possible English major, Much has happened since that first meeting. The women of Pittsburgh, and Penn. State, has levels for all different riders. from suburban Bethel Park, 25-30 minutes outside of drew up a constitution for ASG to approve so that the club could That is suitable for this group of women because the experience Pittsburgh, has a father who is allergic to fur and a mother that be officially recognized, and a budget for the club's expenses is within the group varies greatly. is terrified of horses. But Klinger's aunt had horses that she en- in the works. The variety of riders and the wide-range of experienc should joyed riding. Klinger rode so much that her parents realized this Professor Kerry Bakken, a visiting professor of English, not present a problem come show time. The IHSA has three was not just a phase, and for her fifteenth birthday Klinger was who has been at Allegheny since this fall, knew Klinger, knew types of riding people can compete in. Riders can choose be- given her own horse, Elmo, a 12-year-old Quarter horse that that a club was in the works and offered to be the faculty advi- tween Western, English, and Hunter-seat, and can compete at stays at her aunt's residence in Prospect, PA. sor. Bakken, who loves to ride, said that she would be the link any level from beginner to intermediate. The team will travel to Klinge's dedication to her horse has been unwavering. between students and administration. Bakken also said that rid- different colleges and use horses at the stables where other col- "Elmo got sick four or five times within the six months after I ing was "a great way to disconnect from intellectual life and leges ride. In a few years it might even be possible for Schafer bought him. I was really worried. One school night when he connect with the natural world." Farm to host shows. was sick, I sat in the corner of his stall, wrapped in a horse blan- Bakken, Coble, and Klinger also were able to find a stable The club is still in the beginning stages but it has nonetheless ket, studying French as he lay in the shavings." near campus that was willing to give lessons ($15 for an hour made plans for it's future. Coble and Klinger's love for riding and for their horses has group lesson) and work with the team. All three women were The new members all share one important characteristic that become a springboard for a new Equestrian Club here at impressed with Schafer Farm, 20 minutes from campus. The Bakken revealed as the driving force behind the formation of the Allegheny. ;hrough their efforts, the club has attracted approx- owner of the barn, Jackie Schafer, was thrilled when offered the new club: "They don't like to ride. They love to ride." imately 26 women to join and petitioned for the approval of the opportunity to be affiliated with the College, and to be working

This Week in Sports Baseball in Full Swing Today: the Duke University Invitational • Baseball at Point Park; 3 p.m. • Lacrosse at Kenyon; 11 a.m. By LOU KLEIN • Softball vs. Westminster; •Men's and Women's Tennis vs. Wittenberg; Sports Reporter Robertson Field; 3 p.m. Robertson Field; noon Friday, 4/6: • Baseball vs. Hiram; Robertson Field; 1 p.m. The Allegheny baseball team has opened the 2001 season in a big way. •Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field at •Softball vs. Wittenberg; Robertson Field; 1 p.m. After making it to the Division III World Series last season, the Gators have the Duke University Invitational Sunday, 4/8: high goals for 2001. So far, they have been successful, compiling a 13-4 Saturday, 4/7: • Baseball vs. Hiram; Robertson Field; 1 p.m. record in the early going. The team opened the year in Virginia Beach by • Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field at splitting four games with Virginia Wesleyan and Bridgewater. The Gators —compiled with the help of the Office of Public Affairs then traveled to Fort Myers, Florida, for their yearly trip to the Gene Cusic Classic. Allegheny posted a 6-2 record during the tournament, with their two losses coming by only one run apiece. Athletes Invited to All-Star Game After Spring Break, the Gators returned north to open North Coast Athletic Conference play with a three-game series at Oberlin this past week- By SHANNON HARBAUGH ed to the National All-star Game lost to the red team 3-0. All three of end. The Gators handily swept a twinbill from Oberlin on Saturday by the Sports Editor Classic, and also for being a student us started," said Jim Lorber. scores of 7-0 and 19-1. The winning pitcher for the Gators in the first game athlete, participating in four years of "We also participated in the Pro was junior pitcher Nick Paolini, who shut out Oberlin for the complete game Three Allegheny students were football," said Jim Lorber. Day Combine," said Jim Lorber. victory. Paolini struck out eight, while only allowing four base hits. In the selected to play in the seventh annu- Practices were held last Friday, "Out of around 170 athletes I had second game, the Gators offense exploded for 21 hits in the victory. al All-star Game Classic this past two hours in the morning and three one of the best times in the shuttle Allegheny was led by sophomore outfielder Kevin Hiles with three hits. weekend. Ken Achanbach, Jim hours after lunch. After a two hour run at 4.18. There were only 10 oth- Junior pitcher Keith Gonzales went four innings to pick up his first win of Lorber, and Tim Lorber traveled to wlk through on Saturday, the games ers that had faster times." 2001. On Sunday, the Gators completed the series sweep with a 17-8 win. Perry High school in Cleveland began at 3 pm Those participating in the Pro Allegheny got another big performance from Hiles, who drove in three runs. Ohio to participate in the games. All three Alleghenians were as- Day Combine competed in the 40 Freshman catcher Lee Tenace also drove in three runs in the victory, while "We were all selected for this signed to the Blue All-stars team, yard dash, shuttle run, vertical jump, senior third baseman Joe Kacsanek added two RBI's in the rout. The winning game by other coaches and the along with athletes from Ohio State, bench press, and height and weight. pitcher for the Gators was sophomore Adam Oshnock, who went the distance NCAC (north coast athletic confer- Purdue, Bowling Green, Oregon All the results go to the pro teams in to boost his record for 2001 to 2-1. ence) tournament," said Jim Lorber. State, and Syracuse. Also in atten- the NFL as well as other football or- For the year, Allegheny has been led by senior outfielder Ben Couch, The games included D1, D2, and dence were players from Wittenberg ganizations. "Basically this will who leads the team with three home runs and 18 runs batted in. Hiles has D3 college players from all over the and Wooster, also in Allegheny's give you an opportunity to have a posted 13 RBI's, and junior Bob Spithaler has knocked in 11. The Gators country. "It was a great experience conference. shot to go to the Pro's," said Jim have been led in the pitching department by senior Scott Swinchock and playing against division 1, 2 and 3 Tim Lorber had two quarterback Lorber. sophomores Josh Sharpless and Jesse MacPherson. All three hurlers have players," said Tim Lorber. sacks including two other tackles for "The highlight was coming to- posted 3-0 records to date, while also tossing four complete games. These senior college football losses as linebacker, Jim Lorber had gether and playing with all that tal- The Gators will return to action today when they travel to Pittsburgh to players, ranging in background, skill 4 tackles and 2 pass break-ups as ent such as division 1 players," said face Point Park. They will open their NCAC home schedule with a three- and size met Friday to kick off the free safety, and Achenbach had a Jim Lorber. "Oh yeah, and they game series against Hiram. Saturday's doubleheader begins at Robertson games with an awards banquet. "We great game at right offensive guard. funded our stay at a hotel for tow Field at 1:00, and Sunday's game also opens at 1:00 as the Gators look to re- were congratulated for being select- "Although our team (Blue All-stars) nights, you can't beat that."

Page 14 Sports April 5, 2001 You Heard It Here IM Basketball Filled with Frustration By JASON M. STRONZ junior, was also refereeing. Creahan, Ness brought in George Staff Reporter who also runs the league, asked Schroeder, who has experience as a * The Duke Blue Devils' 82 - 72 win over Arizona Monday night gave them Gainor to leave. Gainor refused, and Pennsylvania high school and col- the national championship. They had the two best players in the country on Mike Fischer warmed up for his confronted Creahan. Creahan again lege referee for 35 years. Schroeder the floor in guard Jason Williams and National Player of the Year Shane intramural basketball game against asked him to leave, and after Gainor reminded the group of officials that Battier. However, it was Mike Dunleavy Jr.'s clutch performance that gave the Purple Headed Warriors Feb. 18, refused, Rossi confronted him. them the title. Dunleavy Jr.'s game is eerily similar to that of Scottie Pippen. they are not professionals, nor may just as he would any other game. But Gainor said that this incident, With the departure of Shane Battier, look for Dunleavy Jr. to shine even they even be good referees. He ad- this game would cause long-term ef- like the others, could have been more next year. vised the referees that they do not fects on both the league and Fischer. avoided if the referees had been fair have to catch every detail. He said, Like many players, Fischer has to his team. "Creahan and Rossi are "the game won't get out of control if Arthur Pitt found the highly competitive intra- football players, they shouldn't be you miss a lane violation or a five mural games overly intense. He ex- able to referee in games that involve second call, but it will if you repeat- * The Pittsburgh Pirates lost three of their starting pitchers due to injury perienced this on that Sunday. other football players," he said. edly miss fouls on the ball handler or before the regular season even began. Although all three are expected to re- Fischer, a member of Sigma Rossi responded by saying, "I shooter." turn within the next six weeks, bad luck seems to be coinciding with a bad Alpha Epsilon's team, was involved am no longer part of the football Ness hoped that Schroeder team. Not a good mixture. in a scramble for a loose ball when team, and regardless of what sport I would help the referees learn how to an opposing player's elbow struck play, it could be badminton, the in- gain control of the games. * The Texas Rangers will finish 10 games under .500 this year. Despite him in the head. tensity I bring to the court would be According to sophomore Jon their amazing offensive lineup, they have very little pitching, which proves Fischer played with the pain, but the same." Kowalski, they have. He said, "I've that good pitching will defeat a good offense any day. felt light headed upon arriving back Angelo DiNardo, a sophomore had problems before, but I worked to his dorm. His roommate immedi- referee, said, "refereeing is hard the night of the meeting, and called * Jason Williams of the Duke will be the next Isiah Thomas. ately took him to the hospital. While when a lot of the players are your games a lot tighter. It helped keep there, he was given a CAT scan and friends. It's extremely difficult to things under control from the start * Did anyone really believe that Maryland would beat Duke in the Final diagonsed with a concussion. maintain authority." DiNardo said and I had no problems at all." Four game on Saturday even when they were up by 22 points? that it is obvious that from the recent mishaps, greater authority is defi- The league may be heading in * Congratulation to former Gator Football stand outs Tim and Jim nitely needed. the right direction now, but accord- Lorber, and Ken "Chewy" Achenbach. On Saturday they played in an all- Creahan, who hired the referees, ing to Creahan, it may be too late. "I star game in Cleveland that included several players from Big Ten schools said that people willing to participate have had little desire to schedule such as Ohio State and Purdue. Tim had two sacks and several tackles, Jim It has almost in that way are hard to come by. "It more games after all these prob- had a couple of tackles and a few pass break-ups, and Chewy played his usu- is difficult to find people who want lems," he said. "It has almost be- al dominate self on the offensive line. They will be missed greatly on next become a to do this job. To many people, it's come a babysitting job for me. - year's Gator Football team. just not worth it." The regular season has ended babysitting job Coach Ness said he has also no- and playoffs began since students re- * The San Antonio Spurs pose a significant match-up problem with every ticed the lack of control the referees turned from spring break. Though other NBA playoff team. Tim Duncan and David Robinson are now com- for me have had. He decided after the fight things are changing, the season has plemented by guard Derek Anderson, who is an emerging star. He was the that it was a good time for them to be been less than satisfactory for NBA's best signing last off season. There is no team in the league that can instructed by a professional referee. Fischer and others. beat the Spurs four times in a "best of series.

* The Michigan Wolverines football team is no longer a contender for next year's national title, let alone a major bowl game. Their star quarterback and Fischer missed three games as a 1radasating Seniors Hesiman candidate Drew Henson, left the team to pursue a promising career result of the injury, and could not at- with the New York Yankees. tend classes for the next week. Duni want to "It was an aggressive game, the * Roger Clemens is almost 40 years old, yet his fastball was clocked at 99 injury could have happened to any- relocate to any miles per hour a few days ago. He is one of the top five pitchers to ever play one," said Joe Rossi, a member of the game of baseball. the Purple Headed Warriors. "The Willie Maces referees never established control, COMM leh leads * The St. Louis Cardinals will win the World Series this year and dethrone and as a result, things got out of the three time defending champion Yankees. hand." will take vouP Many teams also expressed the concern that the referees are easily Diamond Lotus Tattoo Studio influenced by those on the court. Stay in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Pursue a career with a sta- Only ten days later, on Feb. 28, ble, growing company - Corry Publishing. Milcreek-based Corry the league experienced turmoil Publishing is currently looking for excellent candidates to fill several again. At the end of a game between inside sales positions. Don't have any sales experience? Don't worry. Our sales training program will teach you to successfullly sell the 2C Ballas and the Finger Friends, ads in our publications. In addition to a base salary of $30,000 plus a fight broke out between Rossi, who unlimited earnings potential in commissions, you'll enjoy these ben- was refereeing, and first-year Ian efits: Gainor. Gainor, a member of the men's -100% company paid medical/dental/vision coverage varsity team as well, was ordered to •16 paid vacation/personal days and 13 paid holidays during your stop playing in the league earlier that first year night by Phil Ness, his varsity coach. -401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% $10 off with Student I.D. Gainor said that the fight stemmed -Smoke-free environment from confrontations between his and Find something most graduating seniors won 't - a career close to .Pmfe$Siorol Cit.ort Professional Rossi's teams earlier in the year. your home. Submit your resumee today. katsm of Tattoo dt,tilns According to Gainor, there was Tattooing and Body .Cilstortf Artwtrk nearly a fight in that game because Attn: Gillian Reese Piercirt9 -A.Iwkly$ a. Neva Netdit the referees did not give his team any 2840 West 21st Street 881 Woter Street ond. Mr..ctri favorable calls. Erie, PA 16506 Sigs-iligtotor As the Feb. 28 game approached (814) 838-0025 x247 Meadvile, PA 16335 -gt.ecsoratl r ..‘f.tt At its end, Gainor and Rossi quarreled Fax: (814) 836-9605 814-337-5679 -Sa71.4.:fc tt iormc.rvIteed along the baseline. Tim Creahan, a [email protected]

Page 15 Sports The Campus Duke Tops Arizona for NCAA Title By BROODY GREENWALD posing coaches have seen when fac- Arizona nipped at Duke's heels that point, looking up at the clock, 10 where it's critical," said Williams, The Chronicle (Duke U.) ing the Blue Devils all season. It was the entire second half, 20 minutes of seconds to go -- words can't do jus- who in the second half came close to simply Duke playing Duke basket- basketball that saw the Wildcats tice to what I felt at that moment." getting whistled for his fifth foul on (U-WIRE) MINNEAPOLIS -- ball, the type of hard-nosed, rugged come within two several times but Early in the game, with Arizona a couple of bumps with Arizona Duke's starting five made itself a play that propelled this starting line- never draw even. The Wildcats' final clinging to a slim lead midway players. "When you play with great perfect 10 Monday night, again find- up to a perfect 10-0 to end the sea- push came with four minutes left as through the half, Krzyzewski took players, it just makes it that much ing a way to win in an unusual fash- son. an 11-5 run cut Duke's advantage to the first significant gamble when he easier to play the game." ion. "They've given me their hearts, 73-70. reinserted Williams into the lineup The title-clincher in the Hubert Despite having both of their All- their minds, and not only that, But then Battier, wh6 had been despite the point guard's foul prob- H. Humphrey Metrodome repeated Americans essentially shut down for they've given it to each other," Duke overmatched offensively by lems. Williams had picked up his Duke's march through the. NCAA much of the night, the top-ranked coach Mike Krzyzewski said. "I Arizona's Loren Woods for much of second foul less than five minutes tournament in 1992, with both Blue Devils capitalized on 18 sec- think you can see it, the courage they the game, put the Blue Devils on his into the game on a careless hand- championship runs going from ond-half points from forward Mike show game after game. But they're back and carried them to the nation- check, but his return five minutes Greensboro to Philadelphia to Dunleavy to win their third-ever na- just a beautiful group of guys. al championship. later was promptly followed by two Minneapolis. In contrast to when tional championship. Dunleavy They're like old-fashioned guys. Following a rare miss by layups by fellow sophomore Carlos Duke stomped Michigan by 20 pushed Duke comfortably ahead They really want to be on a team, Dunleavy, Battier soared for a off- Boozer. points in the '92 final, though, the with three consecutive three-point- and they share things." balance tip-in; Duke's senior then el- Duke never trailed the rest of the Blue Devils survived a dogfight with ers early in the second half, and after Monday night, the Blue Devils evated from the baseline for a thun- game, taking a two-point lead into Arizona, the nation's preseason No. several mini-runs by Arizona, the received a double-double from dering two-handed slam after haul- halftime after Williams' lightning- 1 team. Blue Devils eventually held on for Carlos Boozer, a career-high five ing in a rifle cross-court pass from quick drive to the basket produced a The two teams comprised all five an 82-72 victory Monday night in three-pointers by Dunleavy and 40 Williams. Williams' back-breaking goaltending call against Arizona for- of the All-Final Four team, which in- the NCAA finals. exhausting minutes from Battier, the three-pointer with a minute-and-a- ward Richard Jefferson with six sec- cluded Woods and Jefferson from Still, as atypical as it was for All- Final Four's Most Outstanding half left was all but the icing on the onds left. Arizona along with Dunleavy, Americans Jason Williams and Player. But together they found a cake. "I love being on the court, espe- Williams and Battier from Duke. Shane Battier to combine for 3-for- way, and the national championship In a season that saw doubters cially in games and in situations 16 from three-point range, the Blue trophy will be carried back to abound and adversity challenge a Devils battled to victory exactly the Durham for the third time in 11 sea- Duke squad more than any in same way they have in 34 previous sons. Battier's career, the Naismith player games this season. They scrapped, "I'm speechless," said fifth-year of the year celebrated in style as the they fought, they dove to the floor, senior Nate James, who relinquished clock ticked down, lifting up team- they even made behind-the-back his starting spot to first-year Chris mate, roommate and unsung hero passes to save balls as they were fly- Duhon. "All year long we've, been Dunleavy in an emotional on-court ing out of bounds. playing as a fist. Through adversity, embrace. "It seemed like the loose ball through whatever, we stuck together "I was trying to take it in," ended up in their hands instead of in and [were] a total team. Today is a Battier said of the game's final mo- our hands," Arizona coach Lute great day, and I'm glad to bring it ments. "I said a quick prayer, just Olson said. back to Durham -- a national cham- thanking the Lord for the opportuni- Olson witnessed first-hand what op- pionship." ty. After all our hard work, to be at mits • 4 FASHIONS and TANNING , . en ,iL i . 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LANE from page 9 Classifieds Personals the donor was drawn to this particular site because of its location and imagined how installing a piece like Lane's Apartment for Rent— "Pantheon" would enhance the scenery. She described how the piece consists of glass pieces cut into irregular, ab- Deb—Has one of your flamingos Three bedroom, located on the cor- stfact shapes and skewered onto metal rods, attracting sunlight with a "dramatic quality." flown the coop? If you ever want to ner of Loomis and North Main. Upon learning of the interest in Lane's work, however, Geffen felt it was "too fast to buy a piece without input see it again, watch this space. Recently remodeled. Call (412) from the campus." "One of the reasons for his [Lane's] visit is to get community input into the project before it hap- 759-0266, or evenings (724) 934- pens or before the artist fully conceives a design for the project" Geffen continued. With this approach, Lane can "re- Congrats to Suzy on your role in the 0156. spond to how the space is used and what people want to see in it." Pittsburgh Theater. Pi Love, Your Sisters This way, Geffen said, those involved have an opportunity to address minor dilemmas regarding the site, such as NEAR CAMPUS— snow removal. "We have no concerns," said Physical Plant Director Ken Hanna. We have to move the snow, but we House for 4 and Apartment for 2. Happy Birthday Lisa Butch. would support anything." Hanna plans to consult Jed Miller after Lane's campus visit in order to sort out the details Call 333-8778. of the project, and is ready and willing to work around the end result for the benefit of the College. Pi Love, Your Sisters Also, because "there's a community component to this space," said Geffen, feedback from those directly affect- Large House- ed by the project will ultimately influence its direction. The Senior Circle, she added, is used for "echoing," "theater- Congrats Katie on becoming a TCC LItge 2 story house for rent 5 bed- in-the-round," and yoga, and is sometimes occupied by performance and coral groups. She hopes, by working with We know you will do a great job!! room, finished rec. rooms in base- Lane on campus, that he will be able to design a piece to accommodate everyone's needs. Pi Love ment and attic, range, refrigerator, For those interested in learning more about Lane's work, he will give a public lecture in the Doane Hall of Art, dishwasher, w/o hookup, sun room A104, from 7:30-8:30 on Monday, April 9, followed by a reception in the gallery. On Tuesday, Lane will in- Congrats Melissa on your recital. porches, deck, yard, driveway. teract in a public forum with members of the Allegheny community in the Grounds for Change coffeehouse (third Jen you were awesome too! Maximum 6 students. (352) 683- The Sisters of Alpha Delta Pi floor of the campus center) from 4-5 p.m. All are welcome. For further information, contact Amara Geffen by e-mail 2089. at [email protected] or through her office at 332-3379. Sciulli, I Love ya Nice and Spacious— Naya Partially furnished 3 and 4 bed- EXHIBIT from page 12 room apartments, close to campus. Alpha Delta Pi wants to congratulate Call (814) 786-9112 for appoint- their decomped seniors. We are so Awards were also presented at the exhibit opening. Each year, the Art Department selects works from the entries of ments. the student show to be part of the College's permanent collection. The purchase of these exquisite pieces are made proud of you!! possible through the Doane Student Art Acquisitions Fund and are put on pubic display all over campus. Paying cash for CDs and records in DANE...I am so very proud of you! Winners of this year's Purchase Awards were: Jonathan Conley, Deanne Dunbar, Jason Fidorra, Heather Green, good condition. Call Ed at 724- I knew you could do it!! All my Nathan Hedin, Krista Igou, Greg Johnson, -Shawn Meredith, Julie Nagle, Mick O'Brien, Tobias Rose-Stockwell, 1257 or e-mail [email protected] Laurie Strebel, Colleen Toledano, and Eva Wylie. love;) Jurors Yanko and Martin were impressed that overall the work entered into the exhibit showed signs of an aware- ness of contemporary art. The jurors also commented on the fact that many of student artists entered work in dif- Personals Lori—take her on and she'll take ferent mediums, reflecting a strong sense of adaptability and the desire to create without concentrating on a specific you out, buddy. boundary. Mucker, I miss you! "P.P." The student show is open to all Allegheny students, regardless of whether they are involved in art classes or not. Seeking buyers for mail order Sophomore Jason Fidorra, who had a piece featured in the show, commented that he thinks the annual student art brides to Russia. show is "a great idea because it gives any student here recognition for their work." ASB 2001—Manchester Ruled! Junior Kathleen McMichael attended the exhibit opening and said that she "likes being able to see what people I would go see Corey Reiger even if have produced, what they've spent all year working on. The student show is a great forum for students to display he was naked and banging on his their work," she added. chest. Additional work is displayed outside the gallery in the "Salon des Refuses" which is a tradition for juried shows Sarah— You're the best kiddo. Keep your chin up. P.S. Love Abby in which not all entries are chosen to be exhibited. Works in the salon are organized by members of the Student Art Two clowns were eating a cannibal.. Society. Most of the work exhibited in the student show and in the salon are available for purchase. You're so cute, I just want to The Annual Student Art show runs through April 25, after which the gallery will be prepared for the exhibit of se- Person wanted to live in a house next squeeze you! nior comprehensive projects in art. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12:30-5 p.m., Saturday, 1:30-5 p.m.. year with four fly girls. Own and Sunday, 2-4 p.m. room, cheap rent, nice house, and Okay, here's what we're gonna do. good roommates. Call 336-2360. We're gonna go for a little ride...

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