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iumeCXXVII, Number 7 ESTABLISHED 1856 Thursday, October 21, 1999 BFEC announces plans for construction

BYSETH GOLDEN AND These plans were made public Sat- will likely be completed six dents in there to do animal behav- ".There are no base facilities GRANT SCHULERT urday at a dinner celebrating the months after ground is broken, ac- ior." for research on the center itself," Collegian Staff center's fifth anniversary. cording to Jordan Professor of En- The building will incorporate said Will Fletcher '00, a biology Currently, the only structure vironmental Science Raymond the finer aspects of barns in the student who carried out a Summer Construction will hopefully at the BFEC is an old farmhouse, Heithaus. immediate area. As an academic Science Project at the BFEC. The tain this spring on a new 3500 with approximately 1000 square According to Heithaus, the center, the new building will have new building will have "a full lab foot facility at the Brown jare feet, used for indoor activities and decision to make a new building space for both environmental edu- facility, geared up for conducting 'mily Environmental Center de- offices. The new building, "came out of realizing we have cation information and public en- lab work on the center itself, get- 3FEC), formerly the Kenyon signed by NBBJ Architecture De- needs not being met in the house. vironmental programs, as well as ting samples from the river and enter for Environmental Study. sign Planning of Columbus, Ohio, We couldn't get 16 Kenyon stu a student research lab. see BFEC, page two Happy birthday ;" M.n Traffic situation monitored by NBJJ v r BY DANIEL CONNOLLY serve to have a car here if they want

- C " . one," he said. '':' ' Senior Staff Reporter 4 ." The consultants will present It was a lucrative two days suggestions about how to maxi- work for the 15 or so temporary mize parking space with minimal workers whose jobs brought them damage to aesthetics based on the to Gambier Monday and Tuesday. traffic pattern data collected at

"- One worker told the Collegian he Kenyon this week and during other K - fVr "'""" " "... i J' ir" ' was making $14 per hour to stand times of the year, including college on a street corner counting pass- breaks, Werner said. ing cars and available parking Kenyon's security office con- spaces, aided by a clipboard ducted its own parking survey equipped with multiple mechani- Monday night and early Tuesday cal counters. morning, sending an officer out to Dan McCarthy This was all part of an effort count empty parking spaces at 9 in to find a solution to Kenyon p.m. and again at 2 a.m., Werner Members of the Kenyon community participated in hayrides and other festivites Saturday celebration College's chronic parking shortage. said. of the Brown Family Environmental Center's fifth anniversary. The temps were employed by "On Sept. 23 the parking Parsons Transportation Group, a consultants came in to talk to Sen- subcontractor for NBBJ Architec- ate," said Brent Shank '01, vice Council considers voting changes ture Design Planning, a firm president of academic affairs. which has" worked extensively Shank said that the senators pro- LUKE W1TMAN people in our positions were with Kenyon in previous years. posed a number of solutions, in- Staff Reporter 'The previous it Kenyon hired NBBJ several cluding repainting the lines in the given the right and then they didn't want months ago to come up with pro- Acland parking lot, cutting down For the second time in this posed solutions to its parking trees to expand the South lot, and ademic year, the Kenyon College anymore. We want it.' shortage. The root of the parking making other such rearrangements. went Council considered a pro- - problem is simple: more students "Our feeling was that the consult- wal to amend the voting privi Torrey Androski '02 are bringing cars to campus than ants weren't really interested in es of its members, and for the and Jeremy in previous years, and the number what we had to say," Shank said. i!ond time, council members asking that this position have vot- Torrey Androski '02 a new plan ask- of parking spaces remains limited. "At the end they said, 'thanks for ed skepticism regarding the ing rights on all issues, rather than Suhr '02 laid out of student lec- A likely solution will involve the your time, we'll see you in six fflts of such a proposal. only in the case of a tie as stated in ing that the positions chair also creation of new parking spaces, months.'" Earlier this year, Council the Student Government Constitu- tureship and social board full voting rights. The said Director of Secuirty and "We kind of feel it's a dead President Mike Lewis '00 pro- - tion. Council overwhelmingly be granted Werner. until they get back to us in ,Sd current constitution fails to list Safety Dan issue a change in the voting sta-- & shut down this proposal. of "We have to build a new park- March," Shank said. for the position of president, On Sunday, council members these positions as members council at all, making their repre- ing lot. I'm sure of that," Werner Werner said that he was not firm - unofficial. The proposal said, explaining that plans to limit sure when the consulting t Vth My sum- - tlimm- sentation would change the constitution to the number of cars on campus (for would hand in its recommenda- Friday: Showers possible. Sunday: Chance of rain or include these chairs as voting example, not allowing freshmen to tions. High in the mid 50s. snow. High in the low 40s. members of council. have cars) are not feasible and Ultimately, the senior staff and Before 1992, these positions might be unfair. "I think that re- the president will decide which of Saturday: Chance of rain or Monday: Partly cloudy. were legitimate voting members of gardless of their class year, stu- the consulting firm's recommenda-se- e snow. High in the low 40s. High in the low 50s. see VOTING, page two dents who come to Kenyon de PARKING, page three Kenyon Collegian 2 The NEWS Thursday, October 21, 1999 Blues City Bisto expands local dining options Columbus restaurant owner's new venture serves Mount Vernon area 1 Victorian Plan- r'.- - BY DAVID DONADIO Restaurant and the bin Staff Reporter tation, two top-1- 0 restaurants in Columbus. It is staffed by a total

At 11 a.m. yesterday, Mt. of 25 part-tim- e servers, about 12 - Vernon welcomed its newest restau- kitchen personnel and four man- , t rant, the Blues City Bistro. The Bis- agers. It has a full liquor license tro offers a range of Italian, French and service bar, and a seating ca- and American cuisine in a casual pacity of 100. New York cafe atmosphere. It serves The Bistro will be open Tues- pasta, steaks, salads and sandwiches days through Thursdays from 11 and has plans to feature blues and a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Satur- jazz acts on Friday and Saturday days from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 1 nights in the near future. Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is Blues City is owned in part located at 222 South Main Street in by Joe Turley, owner of Turley's Mt. Vernon.

- - - - - October 13-2- 7 J - -- - EddyEctart Blues City Bistro, located at 222 South Main Street in Mt. Vernon, opened for business yesterday. Oct. 6, 10:41 p.m. Underage to and theft from display case at possession of alcohol at Gund Peirce Hall. Hall. BFEC: new structure eco-rriendly Oct. 16, 5 p.m. Medical call Oct. 8, 10:22 a.m. False fire regarding a cross country meet CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 May a $1 million gift from only 15 to 20 people, has failed to alarm at Taft Cottages. Alarm ac-tivat- ed participant. The athlete was trans- area to take back for study," he Cleveland's Minigowin Founda- adequately meet the needs of the by steam from the ported to the hospital. said. tion to support the center. "While burgeoning numbers of BFEC vis- shower. "Our main goal in designing the environmental center has in- itors who take part in its programs. Oct. 16, 6:42 p.m. Fire alarm at this building was to create a func- spired an astonishing level of cre- The center's student manager will Oct. 8, 12:10 p.m. Theft of item Mather Residence. Alarm was re- tional and environmentally sound ativity and commitment in its ac- still be housed in the old building, from room at Lewis Hall. set. structure," said Co-Direct- or of the tivities and programs,"Oden said however. BFEC Inese Sharp. "The building then, "it has until now lacked an "The need for a new building Oct. 8, 1:51 p.m. Medical call Oct. 16, 10:06 p.m. Underage will employ practices that have a endowment that would secure its speaks well of the success of the regarding an injured non-student possession of alcohol and unau- minimal impact on the environ- future." BFEC. We started as a small org- at the Kenyon College Book- thorized gathering at Norton Hall. ment." The gift, for which the anization with a desire to make store. These practices will include center's name was changed to good use of the land available to Oct. 17, 12:30 a.m. Intoxicated geothermal heating, a cheap, en- BFEC, provided funds to support us. Since then, we've grown inlo Oct. 10, 9:35 p.m. Report of underage student at Bushnell vironmentally sound type of current opporations and Sharp's a source of education and recr- non-students suspicious in Hall. The student was transported said ground-sourc- e heat, which utilizes full time position as co-direct- or. eation for all of Knox County," Bexley Place area. back to her room. the earth's more or less constant Kenyon is attempting to raise Sharp. temperature. Additionally, a small an additional $1 million to put to- Grounds for the BFECstretch Oct. 11, 10:05 a.m. Theft of Oct. 17, 1:23 a.m. Student van- portion of the center will be pow- wards the cost of the new academic across more than 325 acres of land item from Peirce Hall Dining dalizing light posts on south cam- ered by photovoltaic cells, which center, estimated at $500,000, and owned by the college. The BFEC, Room. pus. ed- generate solar-powere- d electricity. to create an endowment for the committed to environmental When this technology is more ef- BFEC, which will serve as a per- ucation, preservation and research, Oct. 12, 5:55 a.m. Vandalism at Oct. 17, 3 a.m. Underage pos- ficient, Heithaus said, it could manent source of funding for the offers a wide variety of programs, Old Kenyon. session of alcohol at Mather Resi- eventually power the whole center. center's public education pro- including some geared towards dence. Moreover, the new structure grams. children. Features of the BFEC Oct. 13, 1:53 a.m. False alarm butterfly will use materials which keep in- In an average year, through include the one-half acre at Hanna Hall. Basement pull sta- Oct. 17, 8:25 a.m. Medical call four ternal air pollution to a minimum, the center's field-tri- p program, garden, a medicinal garden, tion pulled. Alarm was reset. regarding an ill student. The col- and unique insulation techniques. over 1000 elementary-schoo- l chil- ponds, a woodland wildflower ga- lege physician was contacted and Recycled materials will be used as dren from 45 Knox County class- rden, and a bluebird trail. Oct. 13, 3:32 p.m. Fire alarm treated the student. much as possible. rooms visit the BFEC. The old at Olin Library. Maintenance was Kenyon College announced in farmhouse, with a capacity for notified and cleaned the dirty Oct. 17, 6:45 p.m. Medical call smoke detector. regarding an injured student. The student was transported to the Voting: which mem- Oct. 15, 1:25 a.m. Fire alarm Health and Counseling Center. TRIPS' at Mather Residence. Pull sta- EARN CASH If FREE SAL IS REPS. U STUDENT ORCS. WANTB tions pulled on first and second Oct. 19, 7:00 p.m. Medical call for res. CALL 1 -8- 00-327-6013 floors. Pull stations were reset. at Mather Residence regarding an bers of Council vote? ill The physician student. college CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vote. Oct. 16, 1:20 a.m. Underage was contacted. student council, but a drastic Lewis brought up an issue that possession of alcohol outside downsizing in council membership could delay the change until next Mather Residence. Oct. 20, 6:40 a.m. Fire extin- that year led to the removal of the school year: such a change cannot Live with British guisher discharged at Farr Hall. chairs of these two boards. That be made to elected positions ex- students in the very Oct. 16, 1:45 p.m. Vandalism The extinguisher was replaced. change was allegedly consensual, cept between terms, because the center as a Registered as student lectureships and social student body did not elect Visiting Student of board had wished to develop an Androski and Suhr as voting mem- a medieval college identity for themselves indepen- bers of council. Other council with university privileges. questioned whether the study Advertisers should contact Dana Whitley for current rates and dent of student council. This was members Summer and graduate student is even e-m- average Kenyon 427-533- ail true as recently as last year. further information at (740) 8 or 5339, or via at Washington International in of which members of coun- collegiankenyon.edu. All materials should be sent to: Advertising "Xhe previous people our aware Studies Council positions were given the right and cil vote and which do not. N.E. Manager, The Kenyon Collegian, P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH, 43022. 214 Massachusetts Avenue, then they didn't want it anymore," The proposal has been tabled Washington, D.C. 20002 said Androski. "We want it." until a later date, so that it can be Phone Number: (202) 547-327- 5 Yearly subscriptions to The Kenyon Collegian are available for Free Telephone: (800) 323-WIS- C Restoring the voting rights of more precisely detailed. A formal (202)547-147- 0 to The Kenyon Collegian and Facimile: $30. Checks should be made payable E-ma- these chairs may however be more vote will probably take place in a il: wiscerols.com sent to the BusinessAdvertising Manager. www.srudyabroad.comwisc complex than a simple affirmative few weeks. iday, October 21, 1999 NEWS The Kenyon Collegian Senate debates 'consent', 'zero tolerance' The Collegian looks back BY ASHLEY GRABLE in its first meeting since its Oct. 5 Board. News Editor creation. Among the controversial In discussing these issues, topics discussed by members of said Vice President of Academic ftjje enpon Collegian Much of Tuesday's meeting the Senate was the definition of Affairs Brent Shank '01, Senate is for the Kenyon College Senate fo- "consent" to sexual activity as it "trying to find real practical solu- cused on review of the sexual ha- should be understood and defined tions to all the problems that sexual justice Clark To Be Gambler Observes Moratorium rassmentassault subcommittee by the college. harassment and assault encom- First PACC Guest EgSS&'iV "s Debates, rWS formed at the Oct. 5 Senate meet- SAFE, offering recommenda- pass. Most of the problems that we YT 'JlDay Of Peace ing. In addition, Kenyon's sexual tions to the subcommittee in its have previously discussed have harassmentassault, policies were first turn as a student group with only dealt with the issues as they further assessed, and proposals voice, proposed that "consent" is relate to the legal system." mmm din were analyzed for future changes. valid only if all parties involved In taking a practical approach An e-m- ail address has been cre- verbally agree to an activity and if to some of the potential problems, ated policyinputkenyon.edu no party involved has consumed said Shank, Associate Professor of 1 Trustees Vote Co-cha- Dean Visits Council; for any member of the community any alcohol. According to Political Science and ir of Phone, Path Discussed SlSS wishing to make suggestions in the Hamilton, Senate found that this the Senate Alex McKeown pro- ongoing Senate debate about definition of "consent", if passed posed that college policy require sexual harassmentassault policies into college policy, would limit the all sexual activity take place in the at Kenyon. In addition to these Judicial Board's ability to effec- room of the female. This, he sug- policies, Senate discussed a pro- tively deal with filed cases of gested, would offer women a sup- posal to eliminate the Media Board sexual harassment or assault on an port structure of accessible friends from student government and individual basis. Senate plans to and an empowering environment. serve its functions through the Sen- further debate an acceptable defi- In addition it would force men in- ate. nition of the term in future meet- terested in first-year women to In reviewing the development ings. walk to a first-year dorm, possi- of the sexual harassmentassault Members of the Senate were bly creating the disincentive of a subcommittee, Senate voted to re- able to agree, however, that long walk and reducing risks of vise the nature of participation in SAFE'S proposed "zero tolerance" sexual harassmentassault of first-year the committee by student groups. policy for offenders of the sexual women. Initially, one of five campus harassmentassault policy is unac- Outside of the sexual harass- groups-SAF-E: Movement for a ceptable. Hamilton said Senate mentassault debate, Senate dis- Sexual Assault-Fre- e Environment believes that requiring the perma- cussed the possibilities of eliminat- at Kenyon College, Crozier Cen- nent removal from campus of ev- ing the Media Board and serving ter, the Sexual Harassment Task ery person found guilty of sexual its function through another branch Force, VOICES and Greek Council-- harassment or assault again limits of student government. According The Collegian as it appeared October 16, 1969. was permitted to attend each the power of the Judicial Board to to Hamilton, the roles of the Me- of the subcommittee's weekly monitor each case on an individual dia Board as defined in the student 10 Years Ago, October 19, 1989: Gambier received its first meetings. During its turn in atten- basis. handbook may be served by either dance rotation, each student group Hamilton also said that Sen- the Judicial Board, the Senate or a ATM following the First Knox National Bank's bid to rent out the was given the right to voice con- ate agreed college policies ad- standing subcommittee formed by open space by Farr Hall. The new banking technology offered cerns and raise issues, though none dressing sexual harassment and the Senate. The Media Board, Kenyon College students a quick, 24-hour alternative to the People's of these groups was permitted to sexual assault should be found in which is currently inactive due to Bank of Gambier. With the installation of the ATM, First Knox vote in Senate resolutions. ti'c same section of the student insufficient participation in mem- became the first local competitor of the People's Bank, which had to Policies pertaining to bership, is likely to be eliminated previously monopolized banking in the village. According Aaron Hamilton handbook. '01, Senate voted Tuesday to per- these issues are not printed to- because, said Hamilton, "students mit all five of these groups to at- gether in the handbook for the and faculty both show no interest 20 Years AgO, 18, 1979: The Ohio Liquor Control October tend each meeting of the subcom- 1999-200- 0 academic year. in participating in the board." Commission cited the Village Inn for violating state liquor regulati- mittee in order to avoid repetitive Another question discussed According to Shank, "the ons after an underage Kenyon student was rushed to the hospital discussions at the meetings. Only by the Senate was whether the ex- Media Board hasn't been able to for alcohol poisoning. Kenyon College Safety and Security alerted one of the five groups will be given istence of the Sexual Harassment fill its positions of four faculty the state department, who found the Village Inn in violation of a voice, however, at each meeting. Hearing Board is necessary. Stu- members and four student mem-

bi-wee- fi- serving a minor, and allowing a person under 21 to handle alcohol. During its first kly up- dents filing formal charges against bers for the past few years." A The waitress who served the student at the Village Inn claimed that date to the Senate, the sexual ha- an offender are currently able to nal decision about the fate of the the restaurant had no policy on carding those who wished to drink rassmentassault subcommittee choose between bringing their case Media Board may be reached at the alcohol. raised issues that were discussed before this board or the Judicial Senate's next meeting, Nov. 2.

SO Years Ago, October 16, 1969: Kenyon College students Parking: linked to ChaseAve. project? and the Gambier community observed a Day of Peace in response 1 concerns into consideration in their to the ongoing Vietnam War. About 70 students participated in the CONTINUED FROM PAGE Street and Chase Avenue, just Stu- of the Snowden multicultural future recommendations to events of the day, which included prayer, debate and reflection. The tions to adopt, said Dean of south center. Kenyon. purpose of the peace day was "to emphasize peace and brotherhood, dents Donald Omahan. But any Opposition to the plan was led "Since this firm was hired rather than actual war protest." drastic measures that the consultants recommended would go by Associate Professor of Philoso- right after the college made a de- several levels of discus- phy Juan DePascuale and P.F. cision to put the Chase Avenue 40 through Years AgO, October 30, 1959: Residents of Bexley sion in order to give students and Kluge, a writer-in-residence with project on hold, it's reasonable to apartments cried foul at the fact that they were not eligible to vote others a chance to weigh in, the English department. Their pri- presume that there's a connection in Knox County. The residents, who were each married and over 21 , Omahan said. mary concerns were over aesthetic between the firm's current inves- !rgued that they were being denied their Constitutional rights. One of the trickiest parts of and quality of life issues, such as tigation of the traffic issue in the According to the Ohio State Secretary, out-of-state students who the process will be balancing the increased traffic and run-o- ff of wa- village and the old proposal for the wished to vote were legally required first to assert intentions to creation of new parking with the ter from the asphalt Chase Avenue project," said remain in the county after graduation. preservation of existing "green Early in the summer of 1999, DePascuale. Lorie Hancock space". In the fall of 1998, the ad- Kluge and DePascuale wrote a let- Administrators were unable to ministration presented a proposal ter to NBBJ informing the consult- reached by press time to comment which would have created two of- ing firm of the controversy sur- about the connection between the RdflDLlMQ hir- OIO ROJE fice buildings and a parking lot on rounding the Chase avenue project Chase Avenue project and the P?FJnOLS AND flCCEJJOKIEJ the north campus between Ward and suggesting that they take such ing of NBBJ.

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4 The Kenyon Collegian NEWS Thursday, October 21, 1999 Elizabeth Dole bows out of presidential race

BY DAN BALZ audience of the issues she had pollster. "Bush is probably the sources to run against Bush in large a role in the nomination The Washington Post championed on the campaign first beneficiary." such big states as New York and process. trail, from gun control on But Dole's absence clears California and because he has Dole declined to endorse WASHINGTON Elizabeth which she took an early and con- the way for Arizona Sen. John put together a national political any of her rivals during the news Dole abandoned the presidential troversially liberal stand to McCain and magazine publisher organization. "We're the only conference, although a senior race yesterday, saying her hopes defense, foreign policy and edu- Steve Forbes to compete to be- other campaign than Bush that adviser in her campaign pre- of becoming the first female cation, on which she was a more come Bush's principal rival. has the resources and the field dicted she eventually would do so. president had been overwhelmed traditional Republican. "In the McCain advisers said their organization to go the distance," Asked about her interest in by a disparity in financial re- real America, it's more impor- candidate, who has been gaining said Bill Dal Col, Forbes' cam- the vice presidency, which even sources against Texas Gov. tant to raise issues than cam- ground on Bush in New Hamp- paign manager. many of her supporters believed George W. Bush that made it paign funds," she said. shire, is best positioned to With McCain skipping the was her real goal in running this "nearly impossible to sustain an The rapid winnowing of the emerge as the alternative to Bush Iowa caucuses, Forbes advisers year, Dole, 63, left the door wide effective campaign." GOP field brought new demands because of his House and Sen- foresee a one-on-o- ne battle with open. "I've been running for Dole became the fifth Re- yesterday for a revision of the ate experience, his support Bush there that they say will set president and running to win, so publican to drop out, and her de- primary process to create a more among independent voters and up their candidate for the con- I've really not considered the parture came at a time when she level playing field, diminish the his potential electability in a gen- tests that follow. But Forbes also vice presidency," she said. "So was running second in national importance of money and restore eral election. "I think we're will have to deal with Gary I have no comment on that. polls to Bush for the GOP nomi- a stronger voice to voters in headed toward creating a two-ma- n Bauer, who is popular with so- We'll leave it right there." nation. But her apparent success picking nominees. race, and I think this just cial and Christian conservative Barely a week ago, Dole a- at energizing new voters and at- "It's one more piece of evi- speeds it up," said Rick Davis, voters in Iowa, in a contest for dvisers were attempting to knock tracting more women to the Re- dence that we need to spread McCain's campaign manager. the allegiance of conservative down rumors of an imminent d- publican Party never translated these primaries out," said Steve McCain advisers also be- activists. eparture from the race. But the ca- into success in raising the money Duprey, New Hampshire Repub- lieve their candidate could ben- Dole's departure came as a ndidate said she had reassessed her needed for the compressed cau- lican chairman. "It's unfortunate efit from a potentially nasty ad- new Washington Post poll position during a long plane flight cus and primary schedule. that the winnowing out that's oc- vertising war between Bush and showed Bush the overwhelming back from Seattle over the wee- Dole said she had reluc- curred has been because of Forbes in coming weeks that favorite of Republican voters to kend. After analyzing the third tantly come to the conclusion money instead of message." would damage the front-runner be the party's nominee next year. quarter financial reports Dole over the weekend that "it would Dole's departure may ac- without helping Forbes, whose Bush was the choice of 63 per- raised just $1.7 million in the third be futile to continue," shared that crue to Bush's benefit, accord- negative ads in 1996 against Bob cent of GOP voters, followed by quarter compared with $20 mi- feeling with her husband Robert ing to a variety of GOP strate- Dole have left many Republicans Dole at 12 percent. Forbes was llion for Bush she decided she J. Dole, the GOP's 1996 presi- gists, because most polls show bitter. third with seven percent, fol- should get out. dential nominee, "and he reluc- he is the overwhelming second Advisers to Forbes, how- lowed by Patrick J. Buchanan at Dole advisers said she tantly agreed." choice of Dole supporters. "Her ever, argued that their candidate six percent, McCain at four per- would have had the money to With her husband at her side supporters and Governor Bush's is now best positioned to battle cent, Bauer at two percent, and contest Iowa and New Ham- during a morning news confer- supporters share a lot in com- Bush for the nomination because Utah Sen. Orrin G. Hatch and pshire, but not the big states that ence here, Dole reminded her mon," said Linda DiVall, Dole's Forbes has the financial re- - former ambassador Alan Keyes would follow after that. "She at one percent each. wanted to wage a campaign Dole's rivals, conscious of across the country, not a narrow the star power she brought to the campaign focused on selected ALL$$$ GOP contest as the race's only states," DiVall said. STAYS IN female candidate, praised her Previous dropouts include KNOX candidacy Wednesday and bid former vice president Dan COUNTY!!! for her supporters. Quayle; former Tennessee go- Bush called her "a trail-blaze- r" vernor and 1996 presidential ca- and said they agreed on ndidate Lamar Alexander; Ohio many key issues. McCain said Rep. John R. Kasich, chairman Dole had "made history" and had of the House Budget Committee; a "unique ability to attract and New Hampshire Sen. Rob- women" to the party. As a lead- ert C. Smith, who quit the race BLANKETS fi- and the party in the summer. AND WARM ing advocate of campaign will d- CLOTHES nance reform, McCain said, he Buchanan has said he WILL ALSO lamented that "the overwhelm- ecide next week whether to seek BE COLLEC- ing money chase" played too the Reform Party nomination. TED BY WARM WEAR, WARM HEARTS next Writers Harvest: TU Ntioil Re&dit semester, Throw the book at hunger! Join us for Share Our Strength's Writers Harvest study - the nation's annual Iiterarv benefit to fight hunger and poverty. A college semester you'll abroad never forget. Live

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cMij& wifoifajfo jkiWifr tmjNMjr Thursday . Lecture; "Platinum Dumine Complexes in New Millenium," Thursday CiRCLEViLLE Pumpkin Show, (through Oct. 23) Free admission with the . presented by Dr. Richard Eisenberg. Sponsored by the Chemistry department. displays, food, parades, and contests. Circleville, Oh. ' 7 Thfllfp Mather 207, 4 p.m. Friday BUCKEYE CENTRAL SCENIC RAILROAD: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TRAINS, Saturday Lecture: "Jewish Tales of the Supernatural," sponsored by Hillel. Peirce (through Oct. 24) 5501 National Rd., Southeast Hebron, Oh. Lounge, 7 p.m. Saturday Universal Light Expo, (through Oct. 24) At the Veteran's Memorial, Monday Reading: "Share Our Strength: Writers Harvest," the 4th annual 300 W Broad St., Columbus Writers Harvest public reading, sponsored by Kenyon Review Student Associates. "This Is Your Land": Photographs by Marilyn Bridges, (through Gund Commons, 7 p.m. Jan. 2) Photographs ofAmerican landscapes, both famous and not. Tuesday Annual Founders' Day Convocation, presented by Sir Lloyd Tyrell- - Columbus Museum ofArt, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus Kenyon. Rosse Hall, Common Hour. Sunday Full Moon of Falling Leaves Hike, Free admission for a 4 mile, evening Poetry Reading: "Common Ground - Search for the Word," sponsored walk which starts at 6:30 p.m. Battelle-Darb- y Creek, 1775 Darby Creek by Harcourt Parish. Church of the Holy Spirit, 8 p.m. Dr., Columbus

Thursday Drama: 9," (runs AiikaiJBkaiilojs "Cloud Thurs. through Sat.), sponsored by Kenyon College Dramatic Club. All performances: Bolton Theater, 8 p.m. Friday Concert: The Kokosingers, Rosse Hall, 7 p.m. Film: "Casablanca," sponsored by KFS. Higley Auditorium, 8 p.m. Original Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Volume 2 Coffeehouse, sponsored by Planning Board. Crazier Center, 9 p.m. Soundtrack Level Another Level Comedy: Late NlTE Laughs, amateur comedy night, sponsored by Late Another Aphrodite Aphrodite Nite Programming. Philanders Pub, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. A Sophisticated Face Saturday Film: "Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace," sponsored Blast Bush The Science of Things by Late Nite Programming. Higley Auditorium, 12:30 a.m. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Looking Forward Film: "To Kill A Mockingbird," sponsored by KFS. Higley Auditorium, DeaDSY Commencement 8 p.m. Chico DeBarge The Game Jeremy Casella, sponsored by Student Affairs. The KC, 10:30 p.m. Deep Forest Made In Japan Wednesday HALLOWEEN Party, sponsored by faculty and administration of Kenyon Dream Theatre Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory College. Gund Lounge, noon. Gideon Freudmann Hologram Crackers Leo Gandelman Leo Gandelman Alex Gopher You, My Baby & I Hollywood Symphony Orchestra A Musical Tribute to James Bond 007 IiEjLmMiiEj Incubus Make Yourself Jill ril w jjioiJ John Linnell State Songs Luna The Days ofOur Nights Thursday Madrugada, Dick's Den, 2417 N. High St., Columbus Marc Nelson Chocolate Mood Shucktn' Bubba Deluxe, Ludlows, 485 S. Front St., Columbus Stone Temple Pilots No. 4 Mimi Rousseau Band, Hawk's Taverne at the Mill, 431 S. Columbus Thin Lizard Down Go! St., Lancaster Rob Zombie American Made Music to Strip By Friday Andy Woodson Band, Dick's Den, 2417 N. High St., Columbus Paradise Island Band, Hawk's Taverne at the Mill, 431 S. Columbus Release Dates Courtesy of Ice Magazine. St., Lancaster Conspiracy, Ludlows, 485 S. Front St., Columbus Radio Hounds, Short North Tavern, 674 N. High St., Columbus Saturday Blues Driver, Break-A-Wa- y Lounge, 5157 Sinclair Rd., Columbus COLLIN RaYE, Capitol Music Hall, Wheeling, West Virginia TifflF. John Schwab Band, Flannagan's, Mt. Vernon 1f.fi. Womb Brothers Grimm, Shorty's Sports Bar & Grill, 1884 Tammarack Circle, Columbus Soul Kitchen, Signatures, 94 Mill St., Columbus Anywhere (Susan Sarandon) A wife tries find the perfect life Sunday New Remnants, Dick's Den, 2417 N. High St., Columbus But Here runaway to for herself and her reluctant daughter. Rated PG-1- 3. Tuesday Rockin' Horse, La Cantina, 4195 Lincoln Park Ct., Columbus Bats (Lou Diamond Phillips) A small Texas town is preyed on by a swarm of killer Wednesday Widespread Panic, Tart Theatre, Cincinnati bats. The Best Man A man writes a steamy new novel about his affair with a woman who just happened to be his best friend's wife-to-b- e. Rated R. Body After an evening of drinking and sex, a group of friends discover their actions Menu for Friday Shots will have legal and moral consequences. Rated R. Bringing Dead (Nicolas Cage) An EMS medic becomes bothered by his Pumpkin Soup Out the experiences working the graveyard shift. Rated R. Herbed Vermont Cheddar Quiche Crazy Griffith) A woman finds instant fame in Hollywood after Salad in Alabama (Melanie marriage. Rated PG-1- 3. Apple Cranberry Cake leaving her unhappy The family of a woman fear she has joined a cult Cafe Chocolat Holy Smoke (Kate Winslet) young when she leaves for India. Rated R. $5.00, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 201 W. Brooklyn

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Focusing our energy At this point in our lives, shouldn't we be focusing on more important things than markers?

Yes. This is about the markers. But it's also about picking your battles, about standing up for whatever needs to be stood up for and about the warped nature of And the nag was still there the Kenyon student body in general. And we don't apologize if we offend you. NORA JENKINS Dry-eras- e markers were stolen from the doors of Lower Lewis Staff Columnist 'Just as the government of South Carolina Hall. Now, we're very sorry about this. We are sorry you suffered at its its refusal to the hands of a foolish prank. We're also very sorry we received around Every day, on their way to reveals racist beliefs through

all-stude- 20 nt e-ma- ils. work or school, a third of South remove the Confederate flag, so does But far beyond that, we're very sorry that it was markers that Carolina citizens are confronted flag to finally got the student body up in arms and acting passionately about with the fact that, even in the eyes Kenyon's refusal to allow the rainbow things. Homosexual students are the targets of disrespectful and of the government, they are not be flown reveals that perhaps it is not as ac- homophobic actions, accusations of sexual harassment and assault equal. In a state where over 35 non-discriminati- on have been made right here on our campus and, of course, people are percent of the residents are of Af- cepting as its policies starving and dying all over the world. Comparatively, just how im- rican descent, the legislature has, might lead one to believe.' portant are your markers? for the past 37 years, voted again You may claim it is the basic principle of stealing that has you and again to allow the Confeder- so outraged. Fine. You are right. Stealing is bad. But before we get ate flag to fly over its statehouse. Even after 42 organizations ceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, on a pedistal and defend each other's right to bear markers, shouldn't From time to time, somebody canceled conventions there, a transgendered students and staff b; Sexual we defend each other's rights to feel safe and non-threaten- ed while speaks up. There are letters to the spokesperson for Governor refusing to allow Allied walking down our own Middle Path? If the marker battle is the battle editor, educational campaigns and Hodges has indicated it seems very Orientations to fly the rainbow flag you are waging, you picked the wrong battle. even the occasional protest outside unlikely the legislators will vote to on the Ransom flagpole for a da; Yes, we at Kenyon know what matters to us. Give us our mark- the Capitol building. Each time the remove the flag. It is, after all, a during Gay History Month. Even ers, or give us death, and forget liberty if it gets in the way. Although issue is brought to the attention of matter of Southern pride. So, in though the administration has been refusal we are concerned about a few other things. Beer, for one, and we the legislature, it votes for the flag the name of 'preserving culture,' supportive in other ways, its know that we will raise a fuss about being in class as early as 8 a.m. to remain; regardless of the fact this symbol of racism will remain to show support in a visible manner Jus We are active and outspoken when we choose to be so. Unfortu- that it is offensive to so many of unchanged, if not unchallenged. makes a symbolic statement, nately, we only seem to care about that which directly affects us as the state's citizens. The problem, of course, is not as the government of South Cm individuals. The legislature contends that the flag itself. The real issue at lina reveals its racist beliefs through This attitude is only setting us up for inevitable disaster. If we the flag serves to honor the stake, and the reason that the its refusal to remove the Confede- refusal don't address the important issues now, you might be the next one memory of South Carolinans who NAACP has gone to such great rate flag, so does Kenyon's flown afraid to walk across campus alone, afraid to make any mention of died in the Civil War, and to 'pre- lengths to try and change this situa- to allow the rainbow flag to be a- yourself or afraid to even leave your room. And if you don't leave serve Southern heritage.' This may tion, is the fact that in South Caro- reveal that perhaps it is not as your room, you sure won't need a marker for a message board. be true to some; however, the fact lina, racism is still rampant. Despite ccepting as its non-discriminat- ion remains that this flag was created national laws now requiring inte- policies might lead one to believe. to serve as a symbol of the South grated schools and 'equal' opportu- Removing the Confederal! is no: at a time in which it was fighting a nities for employment, anti-blac- k flag from the statehouse Soul" war to preserve slavery. sentiment is still apparent through- by any means a solution to Last Saturday, the nation's old- out the state, even to the most naive Carolina's problem with racism: rainbow flag Office: Chase Tower at the top of Peirce Hall's main stairway est civil rights group decided it was tourist. In the NAACP's resolution, similarly, flying the not be s Mailing address: The Kenyon Collegian, Student Activities Center, Gambier, OH 43022. finally time to do something about the Confederate flag is called " an for a day will probably 43022 ho Business address: P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH this blatant endorsement of racism. unspoken symbol of resistance to magical remedy for the E-m- ail address: collegiankenyon.edu here and equal- which still exists WWW address: http:www.kenyon.eduorgscollegian Starting January 1, 2000, all the battle for civil rights mophobia if the ad Phone numbers: (740) 427-533- 8, 5339 500,000 members of the NAACP ity.' By continuing to fly the flag, at Kenyon. However, suppu' (National Association for the Ad- the state hinders the advancement ministration shows its The is a space for members of the community to discuss issues relevant opinion page vancement of Colored People) will of blacks by showing its support for for equal rights, it's possible to the and the world at large. The opinions expressed on this page belong only campus population will w to the writer. Columns and letters to the editors do not reflect the opinionsof the Kenyon begin a tourism boycott of South what, if nothing else, is a symbolic the general why, Collegian staff. Voice from the Tower is used when a memberof the Kenyon Collegian Carolina. In a state whose economy indication that even the government low. This is the reason so man) staff wishes to express a personal opinion apart from the staff as a whole. All members depends heavily on the estimated of South Carolina does not believe answer the question that of the community are welcome to express opinions through a letter to the editors. The whether' $280 million that black tourists that blacks deserve equal rights. have asked.it matters Kenyon Collegian reserves the right to edit all letters submitted for length and clarity. Sometimes ad- or not. or pseudonymous letters. Letters must be spend there each year, the NAACP In the same manner, the flag is flown The Collegian cannot accept anonymous thought tb signed by individuals, not organizations, and must be 200 words or less. Letters must boycott will certainly not go ministration of Kenyon has, for the it really is the also be received no later than the Tuesday prior to publication. The Kenyon Collegian past three years, hindered the ac counts. prints as many letters as possible each week subject to space, interest and appropriateness. Members of the editorial board reserve the right to reject any submission. The Collegian also will consider publishing letters which run considerably beyond 200 words. If such a letter meets the above criteria of space, interest and appropriateness, Express yourself the author will be notified and the letter will be published as a guest column. The Kenyon Collegian is published weekly while the college is in session, except during examination and vacation periods. The views expressed in the paper do not Send letters to the Editor to COLLEGIANkenyon.edu necessarily reflect the views of Kenyon College. Thursday, October 21, 1999 OPINION The Kenyon Collegian Millennium outcome is up to individuals

SAMANTHA SIMPSON duce ourselves to primitive crea- Staff Columnist 'I do not know where I will be on December 31, 1999 at 11:59:99 p.m. tures, scrabbling for food and I have a variety of options. I could hide my desk and wait for water if our computers fail us? Thoughts of the approaching beneath What sort of age are we embark- millennium sure bring something the end, or I could enter the millennium with the renewed spirit that I ing upon? out of people. That something hap- Whatever the answers to mind-boggli- will ng continue to grow as a human being and all of my New Year's pens to be a mys- keep these questions may be, it sure tery. According to Resolutions.' is an exciting time, but not a time www.everything2000.com, a to lose our heads. I do not know Hong Kong woman of questiona- and the Holy Land. (At least, that's nating to watch how people view those other cheesy things that where I will be on December31, ble intelligence bought pills to what Tom Manz of the coming year as either a time to make us melt when we see them 1999 at 11:59:99 p.m. I have a cure the Y2K bug. A former psy- www.beforehand.com says.) start life anew or a time to watch depicted on television. variety of options. I could hide chology student from London is at- Do you want a Y2K disaster? the destruction of civilization as Conversely, it is also a time beneath my desk and wait for the tempting to literally run around the We've got your Y2K disaster, we know it. There are lists of for fear. What will the human end, or I could enter the millen- world in time for New Year's Day, ready to make every computer in women who are now carrying creature become over the course nium with the renewed spirit that 2000. Tommy Lee and Pamela the world crash and thereby make "millennium babies" along with of the next 1000 years? All I will continue to grow as a hu- Anderson are getting married, your life a living hell! I have the lists of couples who plan to tie the things come to an end and human being and keep all of my again, this time in the nude. And feeling that perhaps I should hide knot when the new year begins. mans are no different. The death New Year's Resolutions (How- they would very much appreciate beneath a table while the entire The year 2000 may be the begin- and destruction that the more ever, I seriously doubt that the it if their guests were naked, too. world is pelted with fire-rai- n and ning of another era of human ac- pessimistic members of society new millennium will inspire me Verily I say unto you there demon-viper- s come to torture complishment. We all have the op- envision may not be complete ri- to forgo french fries and do fifty is more. those of us who did not believe that portunity to dream of a time when diculousness. We hold in our crunches a day). I could even If my 21st birthday coincided the spaceship was coming. we will find cures to the diseases hands the potential to create or show up at Tommy and Pam's with the first day of the millen- This is, indeed, quite an in- that ravish our land, to end war and to destroy. In the past we have wedding wearing nothing but my nium, I could purchase Millenn- teresting time to be a jaded poverty, to further uncover the chosen the latter option in order birthday suit. Who knows? This ium Ale. It costs a bit much, but youth. On one hand, I find the mysteries of our universe. This is to further progress. Will there be is, after all, a time for new it is Millennium ale. If I need to be shameless merchandising dis- a time for hope, reflection and all more oppression? Will we re enlightened, I can easily purchase gusting. Tell me, what will be the one of thousands of books on the purpose of a clock that counts nKiitnaj' iMsji mtniroU' millennium; they range in subject down the days, minutes, and sec- io matter from how much water to onds until the year 2000 when it keep in jugs when the Y2K bug is January 2, 2000? I apologize Room remains a safe zone wreaks havoc to what the proper if I have offended anyone who spelling of millennium is. (We can made that rather imprudent pur- One of the unique aspects of door. Just this past weekend, my Finally, I have a request. If any- all see that it requires more than chase, but it was awfully silly to dorm life is the dorm door. We roommate and I discovered that one has any questions, comments, one 'n.') I can also buy a millenn- procure that sort of clock when have an opportunity to express not only was another gay pride or concerns about my sexuality, ium T-shi-rt, a millennium mug a regular one counts the minutes ourselves to the outside world symbol, a pink triangle, taken while it is none of anyone else's and any number of things to com- and seconds in much the same through symbols, quotations, pic- off our door (again, pushpin still business, I'll be glad to talk to you. memorate the greatly anticipated manner. tures and other items we choose attached) but a picture of us taken As the Safe Zone sign says, ho- turn-of-the-cent- ury celebration. Further, 1 do not understand to display. before Phling last year was also mophobic and heterosexist I have not yet begun to unt- Millennium the Bear, yet another My roommate and 1 were removed. comments will not be tolerated, but angle the mess of prophecies and member of the Beanie Baby Fam- shocked to discover that items As offended as I am about the will be discussed in an educational legends surrounding the millenn- ily. It's pink. What in the name of have been removed from our Safe Zone sign and triangle, I am and informative manner. ium. The symbolism in the book Nostradamus does a pink bear door. I am bisexual. I have cho- astounded that a harmless picture But do not take symbols of my of Revelations seems to point to- filled with beans have to do with sen to put on my door a few of my roommate and myself also life that I feel are so important as to ward events of the modern age, the year 2000? Contrary to popu- symbols of this aspect of my life, became a target. I love that pic- represent myself to the rest of the which leads many Christians to lar belief, the year 2000 is still a in order to represent myself. ture. My friendship with my campus. And do not take my per- believe that our end is near. Per- year with approximately 366 days. When I first moved into my dorm, roommate is separate and unre- sonal property which has sentimental haps the Arabs will initiate a third 'Twas a novel idea when someone my Safe Zone sign was removed. lated to my bisexuality, and I resent val ue to me, and none whatsoever to World War, using Russia as a weak decided to sell it. It didn't fall off, for all the our friendship being dragged into you. pawn to destroy the United States On the other hand, it is fasci pushpins I used were still on the this. Erika Plank '01

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Learn about the supernatural Family Weekend Activities Schwartz presents an evening of 'Jewish Supernatural Tales' Information compiled by Courtney McKee

His works serve as a without geographic or BY SARAH HOLMES means cultural Friday, Oct. 22 StaffWriter to "fuse my imagination with that boundaries. Schwartz is also edi- Classes will be open for parents to attend of traditional Jewish lore." How- tor of Lilith 's Cave, Elijah 's Violin 11 a.m. Faculty Lecture in Peirce Lounge: "Exquisite Howard Schwartz, renowned ever, Schwartz's work has an ap- and Miriam's Tambourine, all an- Corpses: Embodying Politics, Power, and the Sa- author and professor of English at peal outside of Jewish culture, as thologies of Jewish folklore. cred" with Professor of Religion Royal Rhodes. . the University of Missouri-St- he has also been inspired by such Miram 's Tambourine is a collection 7 p.m. Kokosingers Concert in Rosse Hall. Louis, will present "An Evening authors as Franz Kafka, Jorge of fifty tales which reflect Jewish 8 p.m. KCDC production in Bolton Theater: "Cloud of Jewish Tales of the Supernatu- Borges and even by Zen parables. culture and history. The book con- Nine" by Caryl Churchill. ral" Saturday at 7 p.m. in Peirce His books recount tales from al- tains Jewish versions of classic Saturday, Oct. 23 Lounge. most every corner of the globe, fairly tales like 'Snow White,' 8:30 a.m. Brown Family Environmental Center tour with According to Hillel board making them accessible and ap- 'RapunseFand 'Sinbad the Sailor.' Jordan Professor of Environmental Science and B- member Jessica Edwards '00, pealing to all. He has received several iology Ray Heithaus. Schwartz will be telling spooky Schwartz's work includes po- awards for his work, including the 9:30 a.m. Historical tour of campus with Director of Public stories based on Jewish folklore. etry and several books of fiction, Aesop Award of the American Affairs Tom Stamp. Meet at the Church of the Holy Schwartz's presentation was including The Four Who Entered Folklore Society, the Sydney Tay- Spirit. 1 p.m. Ball Room Dance Demonstration the scheduled for this specific week- Paradise, A Blessing Over Ashes lor Book Award, the National Jew- by Kenyon College Ballroom Dance Club in end to coincide with Halloween and Adam's Soul: The Collected ish Book Award and the Anne Izard Gund Commons Lounge. and with Family Weekend. Ac- Tales of Howard Schwartz. Storytellers' Choice Award. 2 p.m. Family Movie in Olin Aud.: The Sandlot. cording to Edwards, Schwartz is a Adam's Soul has been described as This event is sponsored by 8 p.m. KCDC production in Bolton Theater: "Cloud premenant folklorist whom many a "remarkable burst of creativity" Hillel and the Campus Board of Nine" by Caryl Churchill. people have probably heard about. and contains three collections of Ministries. It is free and open to the 9 p.m. Cabaret Concert in Rosse Hall. Featuring the Primarily an author and edi- Schwartz's previously published public. Families are encouraged to Kokosingers, Owl Creeks, Stairwells, The Com- sto- attend. tor of works of Jewish folklore, works. The last collection of pany, Cornerstones, Chasers and double dutch Schwartz has cited such sources as ries, Rooms of the Soul, are ex- Edwards encourages everyone jumproping. Doors will open at 8 p.m. the Bible, the Talmud and various plained by Schwartz as "tales of to attend the presentation. "I've hasidic texts as sources of the present, disguised in the past." heard that he's a wonderful The tales are timeless and speaker," she said. I Wmf I Weaving' change at Kenyon What is the most disgusting that you have been BY SARAH MAY food StaffWriter - ""N. - served in the dining hall? '' " , to ' If you are looking get ' " '; - v. something done, Meredith Photos by Sarah May. Weaver '01 can offer you any advice you might need. The only problem is, you' 11 probably have a hard time tracking her down. As a Head Resident Advi- sor (HRA) in Mather, a Bryn Harris '02 choreographer and dancer for "Kentucky Fried Tofu." both the Fall Dance Concert and the Dancer's Co-o- p and a leader within Kenyon's Christian community, Weaver has a full schedule every day of the week.

I I As an HRA, Weaver not . . , K . 4 - only lives among first years and f -- - answers many questions they , , .J Brian Leonard '01 might have, but she also serves "Clam strips." area co- as a liason between the Eddy Eckart ordinator and the rest of the Meredith Weaver Resident Advisors in the build- coor- V ') ing. But, despite the extra work, Co-o- p since her freshman year, known as Big Group and I w-- v 1 Weaver says she loves the job. Weaver claims that it is her pas- dinates the interaction and "I became an RA because it sion for dance that makes all the leadership of the other Chris- seemed like a nice way to help work worth it. tian groups at Kenyon. out and get to know the fresh- And her peers have noticed. Weaver took on a leader- men," she said., "and that's the "She is a very dynamic ship position in the Christian Jess Kuster '03 best part. I like walking down choreographer, "said Jillian community because, she said, ' r "Mexican Ravioli." the hall and starting conversa- Howell '00 of Weaver, "who does "I love God so much, and I saw tions. It's the day to day things, something to be determined, de- so much potential here for not really anything planned, that cidedly creative and aware of her people to grow in their faith makes the job so enjoyable." goals for the piece, but open to and I wanted to do whatever I While being an H RA is new input from the dancers," accord- could to help that happen." to Weaver this year, dancing is ing to Howell. "I am impressed by In the midst of so many not. her stream of ideas and her pa- activities, Weaver has been "Dancing has been a part of tience and quiet authority." careful to spend time with her '02 my life since I was really young," Weaver has also taken on a friends. 5 " Jacob Howley

fla-vor- ed said Weaver. "Since high school leadership role within the Chris- "It's always been obvious 5s - "Choclate Cheesecake it's been the most significant tian community, as one of a few what is important to her," said frozen yougurt form through which I express coordinators of the campus Chris- Erica Rail '01, Weaver's room- myself." tian groups. mate of two years, "and I could Working with the Fall As she describes it, Weaver always tell her friends were Dance Concert and the Dancer's helps plan the fellowship group very, very important." "Thursday, October 21, 1999 FEATURES The Kenyon Collegian Celebration of Halloween TLe Social Scene Several Halloween activites offered at and around Kenyon

BY LAUREN BALAWEJDER Wifely StafF mmmmm Writer

Ah, Kenyon. ..nice people, rustic Gambier, our little "close-kn- it Kenyon and local towns have community," and the promiscuous collegiate binge-drinking many activities going on during capital of Ohio? Yep, makes you want to take a closer look at what Halloween season, and here is Ihe really happens on our little Hill. First, a quick test: a list of just a couple of them. a) Have you ever pre-parti- ed so hard you never made it to the On Saturday at 7 p.m., Profess- actual party? Howard Schwartz will be telling or : . Ik - i b) Have you ever been dancing and come to the realization that a Stories from Jewish folk-lore- ." ferie stranger is using your leg for an erotic massage? This event will take place in 4 c) Have you ever been walking back from one of those great KFS Peirce Lounge, and is sponsored no- - r movies and stumbled upon a migration of Kenyon 's nocturnal Hillel and The Campus Board r by mads heading for the party of the night? of Ministries. d) Is your roommate a cool person all week but suddenly trans- All are welcome to come and forms into a "Sexile" candidate when Friday night rolls around? Professor Schwartz speak, and hear Or vice versa? according to Hillel board member If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have been Jessica Edwards '00, the presentat- T iJ, At . a part of this little thing we have dubbed "Kenyon Night Culture." ion promises to be spooky. What is it in this place that creates such a contrast from a Monday Each year the faculty and staff .1 ' afternoon to a Saturday night? Is it just the alcohol, the drugs, the at Kenyon dress up in Halloween groovy music ... or is there something deeper? We're not here to costumes and have a luncheon in answer those questions that's up to you. Our job is to provide our Gund Commons. This year the lun- observations, the Kenyon party scene as we see it: the good, the cheon will be Wednesday at noon. bad, and the naughty ... So let's get it on. This event, which is sponsored by The Kenyon fall social scene is well under-wa- y what was ASK, the Administrative and Staff our choice pick for this post weekend? Mad props to the ADPhilia at committee, hopes to Kenyon "Hillbilly" party that went down this past Saturday night. It was attractsomewhere close to 100 staff definitely the place to be and everyone was there, including strag- members. glers that came in late after trying out the Psi U party that didn't

, All students are encouraged quite compare. After a disappointing '98-'9- 9 party season of pro- to come to the and see luncheon bation, the AD's are coming back strong. Great music, great crowd, some of their professors dressed and some smooth, quick keg action. Let's see who can overthrow up for Halloween. All costumes their present reign of the Kenyon party kingdom. There's a chal- will be judged by students, and Chrissie Cowan lenge for you. prizes will be given to individuals One of the many decorated doors in Gambier. And now for some insight. We'd like to address an issue that and groups for categories such as affects almost all Kenyon party-goer- s, both as perpetrators and vic- "Most Orig'inal," "Best Depart- stories about Kenyon. This will About 15 minutes away from tims. We call it the "Kenyon Sketch," a kind of social disease that ment," "Most Humorous," and take between 10 2 Kenyon, there is a renovated hospi- place p.m. and often plagues our campus at parties and other nightly gatherings. more. Prizes will be Hal- a.m., and is So- tal that is now being used solely for candy, sponsored by the Strangers by day become intimate companions that eventually will loween the purpose of a haunted house decorations, and gift cial Board. The Archons will be be known as "what's hisher face?" when daylight arrives again. certificates. a for in called the House of Nightmares. hosting party children the Most of you probably have an idea of what we're talking about. It 7-8:- "I like Hallowe- 30 This house is open from now until going to the community on Oct. 31 from can affect the best of us, when we are transformed from happy, Oct. 31, Thursdays to Saturdays 7 en luncheon because people feel p.m. This event will take often buzzed students to drunken predators of the night. free to p.m. to midnight, and Sundays 7 to wear funny costumes and place at the Community Center This is not about those people who get drunk at parties. Most do 11 p.m. The cost of this haunted funny skits. It's fun to particip- located behind McBride field. of us have our moments ... often. We're talking about Kenyon's in house is $7. ate something where people The children will come favorite coined phrase: "that kid is sketchy." It takes on a whole feel I in Another haunted house, which free to be silly. What like is a dressed up Halloween costumes, new meaning at night because when the late hours arrive and the chance is a little bit farther away from the to show off my sillier side," and there will be stands for them numbers on the dance floor dwindle, the Sketch rears its ugly head said to House of Nightmares is Utica's Professor of Physics Paula get their faces painted, bob for as shady characters scan the crowd for prospects. The scary thing Turner. and in Haunted House. This haunted house apples participate many is that most of us have found ourselves on both ends of the spec- The more fun interested costs only $5, and runs every Fri- Wiggin Street School will games. Those trum. We've met the Sketch and been the Sketch. The most impor- behaving a Fri- in commu- day and Saturday nights in October, Halloween parade helping out with this tant thing is to recognize its existence. It lives. day around nity should contact Archon from 8 to 11 p.m. The proceeds 2:15 p.m. The students party Of course this is not the only phenomenon Kenyon night cul- of Wiggin from this haunted house benefit Street School will be presidents Ashley Lawrence the ture provides. There are so many others to explore and we intend marching Utica Emergency Squads, Utica from their school, up x6407 or Kate Wessellmann the to do so. Including examples observed and experienced over the Middle Fire Department, the Newton Path, through the town of x6419. Fire weekends (and Wednesday nights, of course). From now on we're Gambier Department, and the Homer Fire and then circling back Lawrence and Wessellmann getting specific. We'll cover the Kenyon social scene in all its glory again. In case rain, the parade would like as many students as Department. of from non-alcoho- lic events to your usual drunken orgy-typ- e deal. will be The haunted house is of in the elementary school possible to come celebrate the off Maybe at the end of the road we'll be able to make some sense out gymnasium. Ar- State Route 13 and Ginger Hill night of Halloween with the of it all. And maybe not. We're all on this Hill together hang on which is According to Secretary of the chons, and make Halloween Road, north of Newark for the ride. Creek and South Utica. For infor- Council Spencer Cooke '01 , memorable for the children in the of more So, what are YOU doing this weekend? the Greek is mation, call 366-252- 2. Council planning to community. The Collegian's Anonymous Party-goe- rs hold their second annual haunted house on Sunday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (unless Gamb- ier chooses to change theirofficial Friese will lecture on natural ecosystems

frick-or-treat date to Saturday). The Fennessy, Friese will talk about ment. ture will be preceded by coffee and haunted BYJILLIAN HOWELL house will be in the Beta "the role of mycorrhizal associa- In describing hopes for future cookies in Higley's lobby at 4:00 Temple Staff Writer across from the Gambier tions in plants and in helping struc- research Friese writes, "integrating p.m. water tower, and according to Dr. Carl Friese will lecture ture ecosystem processes by look- the various levels and components Cooke it should be "a good scare on "Disturbance in natural ecosys- ing at associations and community of species interactions will bring us for people of any age." There will tems: Scaling from fungal diver- dynamics, especially in distrubed much closer to understanding the be 20-3- 0 Greek volunteers work-ln- g sity to ecosystem functioning" ecosystems such as strip mines." true functioning of ecosystems and the haunted house and next Thursday, Oct. 28, at 4:15 The author of numerous pub- the proper application of this knowl- distributing candy. p.m. in Higley Auditorium. Friese, lications, Friese 's research interests edge towards human impact on the Also on Oct. the Brown 29, professorof biology at the Univer- incorporate areas of both biology environment." South Padre! Cancun! Family Environmental Center will sity of Dayton, is the fourth of and ecology, focusing on how fun- The lectures in this series are Jamaica! Bahamas! Acapulco! hosting a late night bonfire. seven speakers scheduled for the gal endophytes affect plant estab- intended to complement courses in Florida! Mardi Gras! Associate Professorof English and semester by the Biology Seminar lishment and growth. This research the biology department and to pro- Reps needed. ..travel free, earn $$$. 'he Integrated Program in Humane Group discounts for 6 Series. can be applied in the field of resto- vide a forum for interaction among Studies Timothy Shutt will be tell-ln- g (800) 838-820- 3 According to Assistant Pro- ration ecology, rehabilitating habi- Kenyon students, faculty, and scien- historical myths and ghost fessor of Biology Siobhan tats disturbed by human develop tists from other institutions. This lec 10 The Kenyon Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, October 21, 1 999 Comedy and gender politics collide on Cloud 9 Ben Keene goes behind the scenes to gain an insiders view of KCDC's upcoming production

BY BEN KEENE Music Critic What: Cloud 9 So they assign a music re- viewer to go and do a theater When: Tonight, critic's job. Typical. Apparently the Tomorrow and first thing you will need to know 8 r? is that tonight, tomorrow and Sat- Saturday, p.m. urday the Kenyon College Dra- Where: Bolton r-- . matic Club will perform Caryl - Churchill's comedy simply titled Theater I Cloud 9. The show starts promptly Si at 8 p.m. in Bolton Theater, so if with Churchill attempting to con- & w, 4 i you haven't bought a ticket before- trast a moment in history with 'he hand you may want to arrive early modern period. However, as the to avoid in sitting the wings. action unfolded, the "actors really X At the behest of my under- felt the ghosts of the past," said standing editor, I took my assign- Ryan, explaining the shape the ment, contacted the appropriate play currently assumes. people and now have for you, the "It's one of the hardest plays reader, a tale only attainable with I've ever worked on," she told me

behind-the-scenes-reporti- some ng. frankly, responding to my question Well, as I learned from direc- concerning the potential chal- tor Maureen Ryan, visting assistant lenges faced in the early stages of professor of drama, Cloud 9 was rehearsal. Analyzing the break- written in England in 1979 and down of a modern moral structure while "not a farce, contains farci- in the face of a Victorian moral cal elements." Yet after talking to code, Ryan believes the play de- the actors I'm informed that it jux- mands us to "look at the past and taposes political oppression with the present if we are to have any sexual oppression in some sort of future at all." Both a socialist and Alison Michel absurd fashion. a feminist, Churchill apparently Mary Tuomanen '03, Brendan Griffin '02, James Kinney '01, Danni Hurley '02 and Dave DeLucia '03 "It's a play about self-discover- y," had a great interest in the redefi- rehearse Caryl Churchill's Cloud 9. declared actor Dave Delucia nition of women's role in society at which fellow I '03, point actor and consequently the play deals scribbled it down in my notes. a good deal of chaos and confu- fied version; a more serious work" Mary Tuomanen exclaimed '03 closely with issues of power. Much like Peter Travers from sion ensues in no time. Men wear than the previous production he a sex I it. I "It's play!" Oh, now get Before spoke with the direc- Rolling Stone, Reed described corsets, grandmothers give dia- had seen at a community college. Originally performed in Lon- tor, I cornered a reluctant Reed Cloud 9 as "intense" and "pretty pro- tribes on masturbation and the For those of you skimming don, the production met its ffrst Lauber '01, the production stage vocative," revealing that several am- British empire is equated to "one this article for a point, here's my North American audience in 1982 manager, (or PSM for those drama bitious actors play an opposite sex, big family." The makings of a summary and the final sales pitch: and Ryan claims to be integrating majors among you) hoping to get or in one case, another race. Actu- comedy indeed. fake British accents, Tinky Winky the ideas behind two shows into an insider's perspective. He point- ally three gender changes take place Yet Brian Poulin '03, who Teletubbie, the supernatural, imp- something of a "best of" for edly told me "I am more happy over the course of the dramatic ac- composed the opening patriotic erialism, a rendition of "God Save Kenyon this weekend. with Cloud 9 than any other play tion, so I should probably include melody for the production and also The Queen" and more sex than The piece actually started as I've worked on," and that to me something of a caveat emptor be- plays violin and djembe in the your favorite cable access channel. an improvisation among actors sounded like a recommendation so cause audiences will be exposed to songs each act features, maintains Something for everyone? I think an entirely different (in a good way, that KCDC offers a "more digni so. And I'll see you there. I'm assured) type of production. 'Here's my summary and the final sales pitch: The piece almost has the feel- fake British accents, Tinky Winky Teletubbie, ing of two one act plays as the first Poets search for word part is set in 1899, while the sec- the supernatural, imperialism, a rendition of ond act occurs in 1999. Although for some reason unbeknownst to "God Save The Queen" and more sex than BY KATE ALLEN this reporter, only 25 years have Staff Writer your favorite cable access channel.' passed for the characters involved. What: Common Everyone plays two characters and One of the best kept secrets at Kenyon College is the poetry read- Ground: The Search ing series sponsored by Harcourt for the Word Parish. The series, titled "Common su- Jem and Scout 8 p.m. BY JAMES SHERIDAN Bogart and Bergman are are brother Ground: The Search for the Word," When: Tuesday, Film Criric perb in iconic performances. It is and sister growing up in a small is held in the basement of the Where: Basement of a film that has stood the test of southern town with their father, church and provides an opportu- Casablanca time. Also starring Sydney lawyer Atticus Finch (Gregory nity for students and members of The Church of the Friday 8 p.m. Greenstreet, Peter Lorre and Peck). They roam around their the community to take advantage Holy Spirit Higley A uditorium Claude Rains, Casablanca neighborhood, tormentingghostly of the abundance of literary talent earned Academy Awards for Best neighbor Boo Radley (Robert Kenyon and Gambier have to of- Criticsand audiences agree Picture, Best Director and Best Duvall) and getting into to trouble fer. erary world and as a member of that Michael Curtiz's 1943 film Screenplay. with their friend Dill. The chil- The series was inspired by the faculty at Kenyon. He will read Casablanca is one of the best dren come of age one hot summer Chris Brookhouse, a member of from The Gift, his most recent pu- American films ever made. To Kill A Mockingbird when a racial incident leads to the Parish and Kenyon community, blication of essays. Humphrey Bogart stars as Saturday 8 p.m. Atticus' defense of a black man, and his book of poetry, The Light The setting for these readings Rick, a jaded nightclub owner in Higley A uditorium accused of raping a white woman. Between the Fields. Brookhouse, is cozy and informal and they gen- Morocco who is reunited with his Their lives are irrevocably who writes much of his poetry erally last for about an hour. There former lover, Ilsa (Ingrid "You never really understand changed by the experience of the about Knox County, was the fea- is always dialogue and copies of Bergman). Ilsa is now married to a person until ... you climb inside trial and its aftermath. tured reader at the Parish two the featured publication to follow- - a leaderof the French Resistance of his skin and walk around in it." An ode to childhood, the soft weeks ago. Sally Rogan, member of the and she and her husband need One of the most beloved films of days of summer, To Kill A Mock- Scheduled to speak Tuesday Parish and one of the many org- said Rick's help in evading the Nazis. all-tim- e, To Kill A Mockingbird is ingbird won three Academy at 8 p.m. is McCarthcr Fellow and anizers of "Common Ground" It is the emotional story of lost director Robert Mulligan's stun- Awards: Best Actor, Best Art Di- Luce Professor of Art and Politics of the series, "it is a gift a gift 10 each love, second chances, loyalty and ning translation of Harper Lee's rection and Best Screenplay. It is Lewis Hyde. Hyde is a respected the community and a gift to pain. amazing novel. an American classic. and recognizable name in the lit- - other." Thursday, October 21, 1999 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Kenyon Collegian 11 Kokes feed Kenyon with 'voices of love'

BY REBECCA GRIMES

' Staff Writer , , ,. - ' What: Kokes The Kokosingers, Kenyon's concert only all male a capclla group, When: Tomorrow their first concert will perform 7 p.m. of the year tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Rosse Hall. This marks the Where: Rosse Hall group's 35th year at Kenyon. Auditorium "The Fall Concert is our hello," said musical director Charlie Walsh '00. "People Last year, the Kokes' fall con- 1 ; have settled into the year, but cert, which also coincided with X ; I U f 1 l it's early enough to still say Family Weekend, drew the largest hey. It's our initial embrace to crowd ever in Rosse Hall. They - Auk all." hope to attract an even larger au- . n J ilVi. iii-t- c j This year, the Kokes wel- dience this year. P A, J i comed two newcomers to their Walsh promises the concert I chorus, first year students will be "generally upbeat and Jonathan Palmer and Karl sweet," while Russell calls it "po- Alison Michel Reichstetter. etry in motion." Charlie Walsh '00 dances backed by Palmer '03, Mike Sriprasert '03, Erik Mazure '00, Matt Neimat Said Walsh, "The freshmen The Kokes will perform a Jonathan '02, Tim Hallett '01, Ben Gerke '02, Ben Cotton '01, sophomores Brant Russell and Tim Hsu, Karl continue a tradition of dynamic, great variety of musical selections, Reichstetter '03 and Darren Bartlett '02. same class Koke duos. Myself including pieces by the Monkeys, and Erik Mazur, Juniors Tim the Beatles, Martin Sexton and million people in the world. If Hallett and Ben Cotto, Karl and Randy Newman. the Kokes could feed them all JP. Then there are all the damn The Kokes are hard at work with our voices of love, then sophomores." to improve the world through we would. It's a symbolic Said Brant Russell '02, "If their music. Said Walsh, "The showing of our readiness to Laughter Friday in Pub you see one concert at all this de- world is expanding to great face the challenges ahead Whether you are looking to laugh or make people laugh, the cade, come see this one." numbers. There are now six through song." stand-u- p comedy contest tomorrow night should satisfy you. Spon- Although the concert-goin- g sored by Late Nite programming, the event will begin at 10 p.m. in "The world is expanding to great numbers. public is as far as the Kokes can Philander's Pub. reach at present, a new album is Students are encouraged to come watch (and laugh) at the There are now six million people in the world. in the works that will allow them comedy or participate with their own comedy routines (to do this, If the Kokes could feed them all with our to spread their voices beyond the students should e-m- ail Julie Foxworthy at FOXWORTHYJ). Kenyon world. They hope to Comedians will include part-tim- e College Counselor Ruth Woehr, voices of love, then we would.' have the new album finished Liam Singer '03, Dean Simakis '02, Mike Abselson '01 and seniors Charlie Walsh '00 and on sale by the end of this Nebojsa Kesic, Eric Hakeman, Dan Nickerson and Ken Schultz. year. Each stand-u- p routine should last from three to ten minutes. A panel, including John Darmstadt, will judge on the basis of creativity and audience reaction.. While the rules are fairly lax, students are asked to keep their comedy within a PG-1- 3 range as parents may be Reading benefits community attending. Computing and Network Systems Designer and Manager Erie Holdener and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Judy Holdener will so BY ANN RASMUSSEN 1 that the audience can once emcee the event. Staff Writer again locate the pieces within The first place comedian will win a DVD player. Second prize is What: Writer s this community and its own lit- a cordless phone, third prize is a pizza dinner and no one who The Writer's Harvest, a pro- erary tradition." participates will go home empty handed. gram of Share Our Strength, a Harvest Past notable performances at national non-prof- it organizat- When: Monday, 7 p.m. the event have also included the ion, is coming to Kenyon Kokosingers and the Chasers. Monday in Gund Commons at Where: Gund Similar performance groups will Cabaret showcases talent 7 p.m. Commons serve as intermissions from the The national advisor is Alice reading. In honor of family weekend, Kenyon performance groups will McDermott, a National Book This will be the sixth annual showcase their talents in the annual Cabaret Saturday at 9 p.m. in Award winner. Her books include draw for anyone wishing to Writer's Harvest that has taken Rosse Hall. Charming Billy, At Weddings and sample our community's literary place at Kenyon and the event As always, the Cabaret will give family members a brief taste of Wakes and That Night. talent. grows each year. The event has the musical talent at Kenyon. Performances include the Kokosingers, David Smydra '01, a student The reading is scheduled to expanded from raising only $200 Chasers, Owl Creeks, Company, Cornerstones and Stairwells. intern with the Kenyon Review, last for two and a half hours, but a few years ago, to $700 last year. In addition to this standard fare, however, is the double-dutc- h is coordinating the event at generally runs for around three. It The fundraising goal this year is jump roping performance by sophomores Dawn and Lauren Stancik, Kenyon this year. is composed of five to seven $1000. who will be joined by brother Aaron. The event is sponsored by minute readings by professors The Kenyon College chap- Gil Reyes '01 will serve as master of ceremonies. the Kenyon Review Student mixed with student presentations ter of Writer's Harvest has a spe- Associates, with little assist- limited to three minutes. Students cial arrangement allowing all ance from faculty members. are given a shorter time allowance money raised by the event to stay Casella performs in KC "It's a simple idea, but the stu- in part as they are more apt to read in Knox County. The money is Inter-chur- Christian folkrock musician, will perform dents and professors carry it poems than prose. divided equally between ch Jeremy Casella, a off in an admirable way," said The professors come from and the Salvation Army. Saturday at 10:30 p.m. in the KC Theatre. is described by Smydra. a variety of departments. In the Many Mount Vernon businesses Hailing from from Nashville, Tenn., Casella

and guy-with-a-guitar.- a heart full of songs Said Smydra, "The Harvest past, the departments of En- also sponsor the event with do- reviewers as "a grass-root- s is very large and visible and easy glish, history and art have been nations and by placing signs in about getting to know God in the real world." by performing to get into. There are 22 associ- represented. Professor of Re- their windows. Casella will begin his stay at Kenyon Friday night ates, and we all pitch in." ligion Royal Rhodes, who will There is no admission and speaking to the Christian Big Group meeting. will be a more typical Writer's Harvest is the larg- read this year, said "It's a good charge, but a one or two dollar His performance in the KC Saturday a solo performance, with only est reading incorporating stu- cause and links the world of donation is suggested. Attend- concert with more songs. Casella gives dents and faculty that takes place disembodied aethetics and ees are also encouraged to an acoustic guitar for backup. Christians at Kenyon, though on Kenyon's campus every year. reading to one of the cheif ethi- bring gently used clothes for a This event is sponsored by the is encouraged to come to this Smydra said he has searched cal and justice concerns of our collection box run by Warm everyone, regardless of religious beliefs, perspective on the for, Inter-churc- event. According to Nate Erickson '00, Casella's "the best writers in Gam-bier- ." world. I would love to read Wear, Warm Hearts, an h and everyone. This makes the event a some works by Kenyon authors program. world will be interesting to anyone 12 The Kenyon Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, October 21, 1999 Festival explores East Asian culture, politics

BYMIKECIUNI of the Tibetan speaker, Palden subjects such as the Tiananmen play at 8:30 p.m. Guyatso. Staff Writer Square protests in the spring of The last installment, at 9;i(j The focus in this year's films 1989, the cultural history of Fili- p.m., is Maceo: Demon Drummer Interna- What: ASIA film comes The Asian Students from topics related to East pino immigrants and women and form LA., an inspiring documen- tional Awareness (ASIA) hosted Asia, whereas last films fo- the Japanese-American- s festival year's war heroism of tary following the life of a young their annual Asian film showings cused on South Asia. in the Second World War. Chicano musician and his fascin- this When: Tonight, 7 p.m Murakami week, begining Tuesday. The selected the films Kicking off tonight's show- ation with Japanese Taiko drum- final three films, The Shot Heard Where: Philomathesian with sophomores Susana Ok and ings, The Shot Heard Round the ming. Round World, Vora. the Bui Doi: Life Kim World will play at 7 p.m. This Murakami hopes that ASIA's Like and Classroom Dust Maceo: Demon "The subject matter covers documentary focuses on the fatal participation in campus-wid- e Drummer LA., will show areas that are not getting a ex- from enough shooting of young Japanese events will help the group "gain a tonight in tion on this campus to get to the Philomathesian attention as they should," said change student in Louisiana in a bigger presence on campus," she classroom in Ascension starting know one another and spread an Murakami. This often happens be- case of mistaken identity. said. at 7 overall message of awareness to p.m. cause the subjects are outside the Bui Doi: Life Like Dust, a The History Department, I- co-president the rest of the This in- According to college. parameters of the traditional cur- documentary chronicling the nternational Studies, Asian Studies, Murakami ASIA is a cludes such activities as cooking Trisha '02, riculum. hardscrabble existence of Viet- The Crozier Center for Women and show- and the film co-sponsored good, organized program for the workshops The first films, which played namese youth within the gang cul- Student Affairs the small Asian-Americ- an popula- - ings, as well as co-sponsors- hip Tuesday and Wednesday, covered ture of Southern California, will event.

Three Kings examines humanity and materialism

BY DEVON DEMAYO Film Critic Director: David O. Who wants to see Ice Cube 1 and Marky Mark steal gold from Russell V Saddam Hussein? Not worth the Screenplay: John Ridley x $7, right? Wrong. Three Kings is WP an amazingly powerful movie and David O. Russell about humanity and materialism. Actors: Clooney, It delves into the territory of the George little talked about, but highly sus- Ice Cube, Mark pect, Gulf War. The story centers around four Wahlberg soldiers trying to steal gold from MPAA Rating:R . r Saddam, but this simplistic plot is 115 undercut by a more meaningful Runtime: minutes story ofcompassion forothers.The men's materialistic dreams are in- American soldiers start to realize at terrupted when they see the this war had little victory all. - -- .- . ' t. vTv- devastation that continues even America got its oil, but did it help Jt) ,H iVtvji. 'VI' after the war is thought to be won. anyone? The answer is left un- They start to question their own clear. role in Iraq. Just as powerful as the com- What good did Americans do mentary on American greed is George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg in Three Kings. in Iraq? In the beginning we see the assertion that each life has the American troops celebrating value. Never before has a war their victory. We also see our he- movie given bullets such weight. each bullet as it approaches its bad is given worth. The audi- Clooney's controlled leader, roes magnify America's obsession Amazing camera work, thanks victim. For the first time in a film ence is struck by the power a Wahlberg's vulnerable youngfam-il- y with material wealth by choosing to cinematographer Newton Tho- of this genre, every individual bullet has, and the damage it can man and Ice Cube's sensitive all to steal the gold. Slowly, the mas Sigel, is used to slow down that is struck down good or do. This movie portrays guns as humanitarian leaves us adoring unappealing trouble makers in- three instead of choosing a favo- Mad about monks stead of life savers, which is a rite. refreshing change. Also, Nora Dunn turns out al-ways-a-nominee-never-a- Yet, this movie is a comedy a strong performance as an -winner 1 all the way to the core. Screen- 1 writer and director David O. television news reporter Adrian Russell keeps us on our toes won- Cruz. Cruz is a woman who has dering whether the next scene climbed the ranks on mere ta- will be devastating, hysterical or lent and dedication; neverusing both. Despite the dark underbelly hersexuality. Furthermore, she of the story, it is told with wit is devoted to getting her story-Sh- e and humor. Our heroes are never reveals a weak side, flawed, most of the characters but instead shows she can be just are imperfect if not incompe- as tough if not tougher than tent and many of the situations any man. Dunn's performance is are ridiculous or embarrassing. humorous while being forceful. The movie does a wonderful She has a commanding pre- job of being realistic and hard- sence and never lets her guard hitting, but most importantly, down. a it doesn't take itself too seri- Overall, Three Kings is H S ously. seamless convention-breake- r. To enhance this amazing a war movie that has no senseless screenplay, the performances are violence, a comedy about inh- convincing yet understated. George umane conduct and a character : 1 i-rJt;- Most ..... 1 ; l CZ Clooney, Wahlberg and Ice Cube drama with action sequences. su- Alison Miche 1 play the three leads. They balance importantly, it is a refreshing to entertain Palden Gyatso, a Tibetan Buddhist monk, signs his book An Autobiography ofa Tibetan Monk. each other's performances with rprise that guarantees Gyatso spoke at Kenyon Tuesday about his experiences as a political prisoner in China. grace. The contrast between while it educates. Thursday, October 21, 1999 SPORTS The Kenyon Collegian 13 Volleyball suffers Men's rugby falls to OSU, several tough losses 24-- 7; looks toward Wooster

Ladies hold 2-- 3 mark in conference Injuries gives rookies and substitutions a chance to play

BY CATE NORIAN Thoresen '00, scrum-hal- f and The men managed to hold 'Overall we are disap- BY AMANDA LUECK StaffWriter Staff Writer president of the club, said, "I felt OSU until the last five minutes of pointed with our per- like we had a lot of momentum the game, when OSU took the ball The Ladies have had a busy The Kenyon men's rugby when Jack scored to open the sec- back from Kenyon and broke apart two weeks playing seven games, formance but we are team played a draining game ond half, but we failed to capital- to score two more tries. One of the four of them being at Colorado still optimistic for against Ohio State University Sat- ize." kicks after the tries was success- College. Most recently the team urday, losing 24-- 7 after an excit- Even after Ludovic ful, and the game ended with the Coll- took on conference rivals Denison and for this ing and challenging second half. Ghesquiere '02 made a success- score of 24-- 7. ege of Wooster and Wittenberg upcoming weekend.' OSU dominated the first half, scor- ful kick following the try, bring- Despite the loss, the men felt University, along with last ing two tries, though the scrum ing the score to 12-- 7, the team as though the team played fairly night's match at Denison, the Rhoda Raji '02 held together well and attempted seemed tired. The loss of back cohesively for the first time this results of which were not availa- to keep them in one place. captain Zach Cooper '00 to a leg semester. With a 1-- 3 overall sea- ble at press time. Their overall senior Maggie Beeler's sprained At the beginning of the sec- fracture was an emotional loss for son record, the team is looking to record of 6-- 19 does not accur- ankle. Her loss was definitely ond half, the Kenyon men took the the team at such a crucial moment, condition more so as to last the long ately reflect the team's close felt against both Wooster and ball back and drove down the field particularly for the backs who had halves of exhausting play. Thoresen

2-- in-go- rallies and solid 3 standing in Wittenberg. Hopefully Beeler toward thejr al. Only feet been running hard the entire time. was "happy with the backs' play; theNCAC. will be back for the Carnegie from the try-lin- e, the scrum finally Other injuries forced subs and this was the first game where they The Ladies ended strong Mellon game coming up. moved the ball near enough for rookies to play; despite good play, were effective." He hopes to carry against Wooster despite the 3-- 0 Over October break the Jack Fisher '00 to score as the the lack of experience detracted that play over to the upcoming home loss. The game scores being 9-1- 5, team was able to get off campus scrum drove him in. Jevon from their play. game against Wooster Saturday.

6-1- 14-1- 5, and 6 show that and take in the sights Colorado the team pulled together in the had to offer, as they participated end. The team's ability to fini- in a tournament at Colorado Equestrian team rides to impressive sh strong is seen as they were Pike's Peak Challenge. Three able to fight back against teams other than Kenyon played, Wooster with a previous 0-- 3 College of the Southwest, Colo- finish at Western Michigan show defeat to Wittenberg, where they rado College and Howard Payne

0-1- 4-- 8-1- lost 5, 15 and 5. As outs- University. Unfortunately, the La- ide hitter Rhoda Raji '02 says dies could not pull out wins at the Apple takes first, team finishes third out of 10 overall "overall we are disappointed tournament. They tost in five close the at Western took fourth place for Kenyon and with our performance but we are games to College of the Southwest BY BRENT SHANK competition

On-lin- Michigan in fifth place honors went to Joel Diaz still optimistic for Denison and and in three to Colorado College. e Editor University Kalamazoo. In equestrian com- '03 and Anne Tyrell '00. for this upcoming weekend." Kenyon played Howard It is unusual for a student-organize- d, riders dif- The format an intercolle- The game against Case Payne University twice, losing in petitions, compete at of studentrun athletic ferent levels based on their ex- giate horse show is unique in that Western Reserve University Oct- three games the first match-u- p and club that is just a year old to be perience. riders go in to the show without ober 12th was just as frustrati- in four games the second match- competitive with other teams Jason Apple '02 took first a horse. Each rider draws the ng with three close losses, goi- up. around the region. The Kenyon place for Kenyon and Emily Scott name of a horse out of a hat. ng 11-1- 5, 9-1- 5 and 14-1- 6. The Ladies look toward equestrian team has done just '01, Amy Czech '02 and Sarah Except in rare cases, the rider has Coupled with the tough loss was Carnegie Mellon Saturday. that. Pearce-Batte- n '01 all accumulated never ridden the horse before. After officially regaining second place finishes. Pearce-Batte- n If the team continues to be status as a student organization also took sixth in the jump- successful at smaller competi- about one year ago, the eques- ing competition. Sophomores tions, it may gain enough points trian team is turning in impres- Claire Bohnengel and Gina to reach regional shows which sive results. October 9, the team Sorrentino both rode to a third are the first round of playoffs in placed third out of 10 teams at place finish. Nora Jenkins '03 equestrian season.

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ON THE HILL 3-- Field hockey stands at 12 Division III can't Ladies grab victory from Oberlin, fall to Wooster, DePauw BYJEROEN KNIEP compete, financially StaffWriter 'The game was difficult, they are a very good The Kenyon field hockey team. We gave all we had against them.' Salary and benefits dispute leaves team traveled to Oberlin College captain Erika Prahl '00 Thursday, having not won a game men's tennis team without a coach since October 11, when the team beat Hanover College 3-- 0. But the Ericka Prahl '00 who came away game, this time at DePauw assistant coaching position at BY ALEX ROSS Ladies never gave up their desire through with several excellent University. It was a tough game for Ohio State, where he received his Staff Columnist to win and were determined to saves. the Ladies, since DePauw is ranked Masters in Sports Management come home victorious. Kenyon Saturday, Kenyon took a road No. 8 in the nation. Therefore, the David Schilling, the highly in 1994. He sited his low salary played very consistently during trip to Wooster, where they played 5-- 0 loss was all they could mus- successful men's tennis coach, and frustrations over having his the entire match and saw their hard the No. 2 team in the conference. ter. Prahl commented by saying has parted ways with Kenyon and office moved frequently as rea- work pay off with a goal in the The Ladies defense stood tall that, "The game was difficult, left for an assistant coaching job sons why he might consider the eighth minute by Caitlin Chun-Kenne- dy against the Wooster offense, al- they are a very good team. We at Ohio State. His story speaks offer. Due to his desire to stay in '02, the only score in a lowing them only two goals. How- gave all we had against them." volumes about the realities of Division III, Schilling informed 1- -0 victory. ever, Kenyon was not able to score Cole added, "We played a coaching a Division III program. Kenyon of the Ohio State posi- Emily Cole '02 said "We and had to keep themselves satis- strong first half holding them to Schilling has spent his entire tion. Not wanting to lose a suc- needed this win, and we knew that fied with a close result, 2-- 0. A lot one goal, but our number of re- life around small college tennis, cessful coach, Kenyon offered we could do it. So we found it in- of credit had to be giving to Prahl, serves is small, so we were tired, and he was sure he wanted to stay Schilling a raise and additional side and made it happen for our- who recorded a total of 15 spec- especially after playing a game He in here. grew up Wooster benefits, but they simply were selves." The game was aided by tacular saves. the day before." where his father was the head not able to match the offer that a some great Kenyon defense and an Kenyon's second game last The Ladies' next game will be tennis coach. Schilling went to Division I pro- program could excellent job in goal by captain weekend was their fifth straight at home against Earlham College school at Denison where he was vide. Saturday at 1 p.m. nationally ranked as a player Says captain Jad Dix '00, from 1987-198- 9 and won sev- "The players were obviously eral NCAC He contin- unexpected success titles. shocked, and he was disap- Lords: very ued his winning ways as an as- pointed to leave behind an excel- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 was bittersweet. "I think that this races and I wanted to make it sistant coach at Denison before lent freshman class. The team best times of the season. Rob meet and the loss to Denison memorable. coming to Kenyon six years understood his position, as we are Passmore '02 clocked in at 29:23. served as a reality check for the Sheridan continued, express- ago. In his three years at first well aware of the conditions he Captain James Sheridan '00 had a team. Losing makes us realize that ing his enthusiasm for the team's the team a Kenyon, compiled had to face." breakthrough, gutsy performance, not a single runner can afford to capabilities. "These performances 54-2- 0 record and was Schilling Interim Athletic Director finishing in 29:52. Mike Abelson have an off meet or it's going to were unbelievable! I believe that named the NCAC Coach the of Jennie Bruening is meeting with '01, Michael Davis '00 and Charlie come? back and hurt us. Based on we set a school record for the most Year in 1995. In all six years the team and coordinating the Walsh '00 all turned in quick times our early season success, every Lords under 30 minutes; of all our he has coached at Kenyon, the search for a new coach. Until a that demonstrated not only speed team is out to beat us," he said. accomplishments this year, this men's tennis team has been new coach can be found, the head but agility. The Lords got their chance sticks out as the most significant. ranked in the NCAA Division coach of the women's Scott team, Although the men lost to pe- for a rematch against Denison Our race times have been falling III Top 25. Thielke, will take over coaching rennial conference rival Denison Saturday, a contest that pro- at alarming rates. " Despite this impressive responsibilities. However, since University by 10 points, Head claimed the Lords victorious. "Overall, we have to be was record, Kenyon unable, or he is currently coaching the Coach Duane Gomez felt that the Kenyon earned second place in pleased that we beat Denison and unwilling, to offer Schilling a his inter- women's soccer team, meet was successful. "This was the the Polar Bear Invitational in Wabash, as they will be our prin- full-tim- e position. Kenyon did action with the tennis team has All-Ohi- in men's highest finish at the o Ada, Ohio while Denison fin- ciple opponents at Conferences provide him with some full-tim- e limited. been meet, and we had the two ished a mere fourth. Hildebrand two weeks. We have to look ahead, benefits and health coverage, but Schilling's story is one highest places as well with Remaly led the pack, finishing eighth in not behind, and ensure that we are his salary remained at a part-tim- e where no one is really to blame. and Evener who both ran outstand- 26:03. Remaly darted in to fin- ready to beat them when it ma- level. Word is that Kenyon prom- With a limited budget, like other ing races," he said. "Most guys had ish next, covering the course in tters," said Evener. ised to make him full-tim- e within Division III programs, Kenyon pretty solid races, and the open 26:09 to earn 11th place. Evener Gomez also expressed sati- three years of his initial appoint- was simply unable to provide race squad ran especially strong crossed the glorious finish line sfaction about the Lords' perfo- ment, but after six years, someone who coaches only one with many of them earning their shortly thereafter in 26:24 to rmance. "After running two exce- Schilling was still working as a sport the kind of package that a fastest times all season. This was earn 13th place, while Snyder llent and hard meets in a row, I part-tim- e coach. I Division school can. The need a tough course, usually not a finished in 26:57. Cabrerra and wasn't really expecting too much During the first week of this for Schilling to make a living, course of fast times. This race was Kalnow once again competed from them. But the men went out month, Schilling informed the and Kenyon's need to balance the about survival. We survived pretty well, charting times of 27:19 and and upset the top two ranked captains of the tennis team that books, forced a situation that is a well." 27:47 respectively. NCAC teams. The top trio contin- full-tim- a e 4-- run- he had been offered shame for everyone involved. Gomez's sentiments reso- Sheridan ran an impressive ues to be consistent, our 7 nated in comments from various 28:33 with yet another flashy kick ners ran well, and our 8-1- 0 runners team members who unanimously in the last 600 meters of the race, continue to improve and impress. lauded Remaly and Evener for while Davis, Abelson and Walsh Davis eloquently summed up their amazing outings. Sheridan scored monstrous personal record the team's desires, saying, "All also praised Kalnow and times. Walsh particularly amazed season long we've been running Eversmeyer, calling each perfor- onlookers and fans, clocking in at down a dream and I think we're mance "stunning. Both showed his fastest time ever in this last getting closer to that dream every friends running courage and great heart. meet of his collegiate career. day. To some extent we're Eversmeyer particularly impressed Attributing his quick time to on faith now. The long run of the me as he ran through various foot "working it in those middle miles," cross country season has almost to and leg injuries and a lot of pain." Sheridan described the final stretch reached its zenith and we have and don't let friends Snyder agrees that in many as "brutal. I just kind of realized focus. We were born to run the ways the meet was successful but out there on the course that this now this is it, this is the run for the was one of my last cross country roses." drunsr also hinted that team's triumph !rite Reasons to write for Sports: Where else are words like "whomp" granted such immense prestige? 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Wilmington proves 2-- Ladies fall to Denison, 1, stand at 6-- 8 too much for Lords BY KEITH PETERSON Kenyon continued its battle up the NCAC standings with 5-- Senior Staff Writer in 1 road loss scheduled matches against the Before losing to No. 6 ranked College of Wooster and Allegheny BY JEREMY SUHR . -- 1 and undefeated Denison Univer- College. The game against Senior Staff Writer sity last night 2-- 1, the Kenyon Col- Wooster was canceled due to light- lege Ladies soccer team completed ening; however, weather did not

After stopping a season high 1- a -1 weekend of play. Kenyon prevent the Ladies from giving streak, the Lords have lost losing outclassed the team from Thomas Allegheny more than they could two in a row. Most recently, they 4-- More College 2 Monday after handle.

5-- 1. fell to Wilmington last night Co-capta- Saturday's loss to Allegheny Col- in Louise Eddleston said Tyler Perfect '03, "We played 2-- lege 1. '01 said, "We started out slow pretty well, but they deserved to Jessie Fertig '02 said, "We against Allegheny, but played them beat us." came out really strong in the first strong in the second half. That's A Lord for the ball Ben Helfat After having dropped five fights against Hiram. half against Thomas More and had when Asimou scored for us." a 3-- straight contests streak which a 0 lead at half time. We were Fertig added that, "Asimou had a began September 22nd with a 4-- 0 Kenyon's victory against past two Hiram defenders. passing extremely well and win- great goal that made us really pick loss to Heidelburg Kenyon Hiram came in a game that The second half saw much of ning most of the 5050 balls. We up our play." 2-- scraped out a 1 win over Hiram Mackinnon described as "very the same physical, back-and-for- th didn't come out as strong in the The Ladies broke out of their College Thursday, providing a hectic and almost like a ping-pon- g play, but Kenyon once again made second half and allowed them to scoring slump at just the right time much needed boost of morale af- match." In the first half, both more of their opportunities. Fifteen get two quick goals. The team re- as they face the meat of their con- 4-- ter crashing to a 0 defeat a 5-9- at teams traded barrage of shots and minutes after the break, the Lords ally pulled together to retaliate and ference schedule. Kenyon hosts -1 Earlham over October break. Un- forced a number of good saves, earned a free kick near midfield, scored one final goal to put us Wittenberg University Satur- fortunately, the Lords failed to ride 4-2- ." 2-- although Kenyon came closest to and Leon Blanche '99 found ahead day, 14 Hiram College Monday

1- -0 their falling 6-- momentum, at breaking the deadlock. Midway Mackinnon with a smart pass The Ladies' offensive out- and 9 Oberlin College Wednes- Allegheny Saturday in their very through the half, Greg Stephenson deep in Hiram defense. burst was led by Krista day. next outing. '99 launched a shot that the Hiram Mackinnon neatly controlled the Cushing '03 who scored the Coach Scott Thielke said, The Lords still have not man- 'keeper could only partially de- long pass, eluded a defender with first goal of the afternoon off "Our defense has only given up 18 aged to string together two victor- flect and which dribbled tantaliz-ingl- y a bit of nifty dribbling and a perfect pass from Kari goals in 15 games. Last year we ies since they opened the season across the face of the goal blasted the ball perfectly past the Vandenburgh '03. Vandenburgh already given up 37 goals at this with three consecutive wins. and out of bounds. However, with 'keeper and into the upper left cor- also scored on a dazzling di- point in the season. We have a very Nonetheless, as midfielder Danny just five minutes remaining before ner of the net. Hiram stole a goal rect kick in the first period. strong defense with first-yea- r Mackinnon '02 said, "The game half time, Stephenson succeeded back with just a minute left in the Sophomores Holly Asimou and Maureen Collins in the goal most against Allegheny was one of the in putting Kenyon ahead 1-- 0. Per- contest, capitalizing on a free kick Cate Norian combined to score games." best we played all season despite fect penetrated the Hiram defense awarded just outside the box by before halftime off a nice feed With a right rnmhination of the outcome. We completely domi- with a burst of speed down their smacking a shot off the Kenyon from Asimou that Norian offense, defense and home-fiel- d nated them and they just came up left flank and fired a low ball past wall that trickled into goal. knocked past the goalkeeper. advantage, the Ladies seem set to lucky with a goal and in the end, the 'keeper that Stephenson Kenyon's next match is Satur- Cushing tallied her second put together a nice winning streak that's just the nature of the game." tapped into goal after muscling day against Wittenberg at 2:00 p.m. goal of the game after getting and continue to move up the con- the ball from a quality pass by ference rankings. The Ladies now Ladies: looking to championships Fertig in the second period. stand at 6-8- -1.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 wake with yet another 1-- 2 perfor- 'I'm quite.pleased with the women's strong mance. Athrilled Gomez called the - It a very solid team effort.' effort simply a "stunner. This hasn't showing. was happened in the Division III Coach Duane Gomez women's meet since 1991, when two other Kenyon runners, Kara ' Berghold and Kelley Wilder, placed else behind." seconds behind Neitz. Megan Biddle - ' V-if- 1 v.' v,,

1-2- ." Lynn's similarly commendable '03 finished in 190th (21:52) while In the 1999 race, it was Shults effort placed her in 37th overall with Kapo was 209th (22:03). Gomez the on it with who earned the title of top-Divisi- a time of 19:40. Gomez noted that stated, "I'm quite pleased III runner in Ohio, traversing the was Lynn's highest career finish in a women's strong showing. It was a rolling course in a time of 19:10. college meet that is, until she cap- very solid team effort." She placed 17th overall in a field of tured first place one week later at the The Ladies now look forward ' no less Ohio Northern invite. to a weekend of rest, with the than 267 runners, and for her - effort was named the North Coast Consistent performer Sharp season's most exhausting stretch ft Athletic Conference Runner of the was third for the Ladies, finishing behind them. Then it's time for the Week her second such award this in 97th place with a time of 20:41. NCAC Championships, the single year. Describing her domination, Neitz was 114th and only 10 sec- most important and anticipated meet Gomez said, "She basically took off onds behind Sharp, while Melissa of the season, to be held in two at the mile mark and left everyone Hurley '01 was 130th and only 10 weeks at Ohio Wesleyan. Jessie Fertig '02 passes the ball earlier this season. Sasha Louric HOME GAMES the next home contest for each ;sport Football Field Hockey Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Volleyball Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Tuesday, Oct. 26 1:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 12 Noon 7 p.m. McBride Field Waite Field Mavec Field Mavec Field Ernst Center vs. Grove City vs. Earham vs. Wittenberg vs. Wittenberg vs. Ohio Wesleyan 16 The Kenyon Collegian SPORTS Thursday, October 21, 1999 Football whomps Oberlin for first win of season Uitense, defense find their groove as Lords roll away with 461 total yards v v try" BY TRAVIS ANDERSON scoring bomb to running back Will StaffWriter Winnicki '00 in the first quarter to r put the Lords up 7-- 0 and in the - ' t M - 1 Kenyon's football team driver's seat early. Miga, playing thrashed visiting Oberlin College, confidently after his encouraging

49-- 7, Saturday afternoon to notch first drive, avoided trie costly in- its first victory of the season in terceptions that had plagued him V punishing style. in earlier contests. V The Lord's offense, showing "Tony Miga played extremely inconsistent flashes of brilliance all well against Oberlin, and he is the year, finally performed as a cohe- best quarterback I've ever had," sive unit, posting a robust 461 to- said receiver Joe Beilen '03, who i. tal yards on the day. attributed Miga's past struggles to Almost half of the offensive a collective offensive breakdown. production came courtesy of run- The Lord's defensive perfor- ning back Anthony Togliatti '00. mance was equally unmatchable. He bulldozed his way to 215 yards They held Oberlin to a paltry 23 ; on the ground. Rushing with the yards rushing, forcing quarterback if V fearless intensity of an NFL full- Chris Moffat to throw 62 passes, back, the pride of Independence, many of them out of manic des- Ohio, tore through the helpless peration to avert Kenyon's relent- Oberlin defenders, scoring four less pressure from the defensive Will Winnicki '00 races up field against Oberlin. Sacha Lourie touchdowns and averaging almost line and secondary. seven yards a carry. In all, Moffat was sacked five Quarterback Tony Miga '02 times, twice each by sophomores Oberlin's visibly over- - '00 claimed the second take-awa- y fourth quarter against Kenyon's supplemented the rushing on- Ben Mellino and Matt Lane. The whelmed, beleaguered signal in the next quarter and delighted the second and third string defenses. slaught with a solid effort under other came at the hands of steady c caller also threw two intercep-- t exuberant Kenyon faithful with an The rejuvenated Lords will try 46-ya- center, launching a perfect rd lineman Lonnie Manns '00. tions. Defensive back Aaron elusive return of his own, advanc- to duplicate this impressive effort Hamilton '01 picked off the first ing 18 yards into Oberlin territory and win their second consecutive in the opening quarter and deftly after making the interception at the divisional game next weekend

14-ya- 46-ya- Co- Lords cross country scampered for a rd return, Lord's rd line. when they battle Grove City avoiding several would-b- e tack-ler- s. Oberlin's only score came on a llege at home. Kickoff is scheduled produces stellar efforts Linebacker Nate Erickson garbage-tim- e touchdown late in the for 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Evener, Hildebrand, Remaly lead pack Ladies cross country hits cruise control BY MELISSA HURLEY heated pursuit, finishing fourth in sets Ohio Northern course record Senior Staff Writer 27:01. Ben Hildebrand '03 was Lynn, Shults pave way; Lynn next, earning fourteenth place with The Lords have raced might- a time of 27:25. Cary Snyder '02 BY VINCE EVENER ily in two meets whose results send and Matt Cabrerra '03 rounded Staff Writer 'This hasn't happened in the Division III women's a warning their fellow North Coast out the top five scoring positions, meet since 1991, when two other Kenyon runners Athletic Conference competitors: finishing 41st in 27:54 and 47th in Racing on three consecutive Kenyon plans to destroy them at the 27:58, respectively. 1 st year Drew weekends would be a physically placed 1-- 2.' NCAC Championships Halloween Kalnow's time of 28:11 demon- and mentally draining task for head coach Duane Gomez, weekend. strated his massive improvement most any cross country team. But The first meet, the All-Oh- io and great effort, while Alex the Kenyon Ladies aren't just any on Lynn and Shults' performance Intercollegiate Cross Country Eversmeyer '03 demonstrated true cross country team. This October, Championships October 8, yielded grit and determination, finishing in the Ladies have tore with a ven- a third place finish for the team as a respectable 28:58. geance through an arduous stretch Third place for the Ladies once fiercely competitive race involving NCAA they bravely strode over 8,000 Other Lords in the open race of back-to-back-to-back races, de- again went to Molly Sharp '01, a full 40 teams from every the title meters of steep but grassy hills. ran like they had just stolen mark- livering a strong runner-u- p finish whose time of 20:03 was good division battling it out for their Greg Remaly '03 was the first Lord ers from Lewis and were being at the Ohio Northern Invitational enough for 12th place overall. Fourth of best in the state. And with III third-plac- third-plac- Division to burst across the finish line into chased by a violent mob of angry on Saturday and a e perfor the Ladies and 32nd overall was e effort in the their All-Oh- extended third place in 26:59.3. Captain girls. They posted some of their formance at the prestigious io Erica Neitz '01 in 20:39. Just one category, the Ladies fi- Vince Evener '01 followed in see LORDS page fourteen championships two weeks second behind, Katherine Kapo '02 streak of consecutive top-fiv- e nishes to an ago. These successes followed a earned her first top-fiv- e finish for the at the Championships commendable effort at the super-fast Ladies this season, finishing 34th astounding 17 years. Bobcat Invite on the first overall. Head coach Duane Gomez Overall, the Ladies captured I I field, weekend of the month. noted that Kapo "ran a very fine 13th place against a talented athletes. At Ohio Northern, senior co-captains race." replete with scholarship I.N.S.LD.E archri- Gelsey Lynn and Laura Ten teams competed at the invi- More importantly, they sent in Shults conquered windy condi- tational, in which Denison University val Denison University home 171 field hockey in r? tions and poor footing, as well as finished first. The Ladies held off defeat, as the Big Red finished behind the la- a field of 143 runners, en route to third-plac- e Heidelberg College by 14th place, 33 points was the 1-- University an impressive 2 finish their two points to secure their second dies. Ashland , "r volleyball in 11'" second such finish in as many place finish. Gomez was pleased top Division III finisher Stte in fact, shattered the with his team's performance, stating, place, while Division I Kent jA JX. la , weeks. Lynn, course record with a blazing time "It was one of those meets where the took home overall title. in the -- :YV-p soccer of 18:40. Literally only a step be- team basically just had to hang in Every Division III team com- hind, Shults crossed the line in there after running two very impres- state sent their very best to the who has t 18:41. The remainder of the field sive races in the two weeks prior." petition. Yet as anyone o 1999 knows, . v !L: On the Hill didn't see much of either Lady af- One of those impressive races to followed the ladies in enough ter the starter's gun fired, with which Gomez referred was the La- their best just isn't good duo All-Ohi- Kenyon third-plac- e finisher Adricnnc Shue dies' performance at the o against the formidable Shults and Lynn. The two senior e i L ... of Dcnison University trailing the Championships, held October 8 at of in their All-Oh- io lying Kenyon tandem by a full 30 Ohio Wcsleyan University. The ladies left the field meet is an enormous and see LADIES pagefif'n

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