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• AIDS Walk Race Matters? This Way Whittier students joined thousands Is Whittier College really as at L.A.'s AIDS Walk, one of the diverse and tolerant as it most famous—and perhaps most flamboyant— fundraising events The Voice Of The Campus Since 1914 claims to be? for AIDS research. Johnson Expects Full Recovery; Attends Football Games • STUDENT "He's now trying to walk without braces," Assistant Foot­ ball Coach Eugene Miranda said. by Liz Valsamis "His condition is that he is QC News Editor okay health wise, but he is not able to communicate verbally. He Having relocated to Haw­ uses an alphabet chart to commu­ thorne under the care of his god­ nicate. When he is out in public, iPlliTOTOl mother, senior Marvin Johnson is '«i he won't really use it, but one on on the way to recovery after the : one he'll use it." car accident that took the lives of Being confined to a wheel­ ^-'•:'-:**tf • :•->' % his mother, brother, his son's •TOTOTOTO^**TO" chair and his inability to speak has mother and left Johnson in a coma. not stopped Johnson from com­

* •* Johnson and his brother's girl­ TO ••: municating his support to the foot­ friend were the only survivors. + • ball team from the stadium stands. :; -TO-a The accident occurred in No­ Marvin Johnson. Johnson has made appearanc­ vember of '97 as the family was es at the recent football games. making its way home on Highway said. "At that point it was life and "The main thing is that Marv­ 15 from vacationing in Las Ve­ death." in definitely motivates us," junior gas, Nevada. Johnson's brother Johnson sustained a severe Karimu Williams said. "He basi­ fell asleep at the wheel, causing head injury, a punctured lung and cally just tells me to do Well. He the vehicle to go off the road, a compound fracture to the leg. makes jokes encouraging us and Johnson was wheeled onto the football field during Saturday's hitting the median and flipping Once out of danger, he has also encouraged the rest of game. He played linebacker last year before his accident. over several times [see QC Issue Johnson was moved to Ran- the teammates." Now on the way to rehabilita­ vin. They were surprised on how 15, Vol. 84]. cho Los Angeles, a rehabilitation Miranda said, "Marvin is still tion, Johnson has expressed his fast his progress was coming "During the time in Las Vegas facility in Downey. Marvin. Nothing has changed with desire to return to Whittier once along." we made frequent trips to Vegas Johnson had to learn to walk his behavior. To the team, Marvin fully healed, according to Miran­ to just basically be there for him," again after his left leg was recon­ is still part of the team. They all da. "[Doctors] expect full reha­ Additional reporting by Anna Head Football Coach Bob Owens structed. pulled for him." bilitation but it depends on Mar Neese, QC Managing Editor. Survey Says Students Satisfied, Studious, Sexually Active • SURVEY FINDINGS • STUDENTS project. Originally, 330 students were con­ that they cheated,. interviews with other tacted by mail, but only 209 returned their students contradicted the results, prompt­ Academics surveys. Groups of students collected and ing the researchers to suggest that students by Chris Ziegler analyzed the research and presented their • Whittier students get 22%moreBsbut may be confused as to what exactly consti­ QC Editor-in-Chief findings at the end of last semester. 7% less As than the national average. tutes cheating—or that some were simply "We should have had a larger sample," • 98% are satisfied with faculty support. lying. Hao said, "but we tried to balance the • 83% are satisfied with financial aid There is no love at Whittier College Four-fifths of Whittier students study survey with field research, interviews and packages. anymore—but at least the financial aid between one and four hours a day, nearly historical analysis." • 67% think professors' expectations packages are great. 50% more students than a similar U.C.L.A. are high or very high. A recent survey by Asst. Professor of Director of Residential Life Dave Le­ survey reported, and still some wished they • 72% of students begin studying for Sociology Zhidong Hao and his spring onard felt that the data was basically.accu- had more time to devote to study. exams only one to two days before. 1998 Research Methods class examined rate. When it comes to preparing for tests, • 3 5% of students spend one to two hours the student culture at Whittier, including "I felt the survey reflected the students however, 72% of students wait until one to preparing for class; 45% spend three to their attitudes toward the College as an and issues at Whittier," he said. "It was a two days before to start cramming. four. institution, their academics, their involve­ pretty good effort." "[That's] the collegiate way," Leonard • 64%ofstudentsclaimtheydon'tcheat ment in extracurricular activities like sports Most significant, Hao felt, was the data said. "Expectations are pretty lofty these on exams, but interviews contradict and societies and their political and person­ on grade distribution—Whittier students days, so students have to work harder." that percentage. al values. receive more Bs and less As than the na­ Students preferring to drink instead of Social Habits Approximately 90% of students felt tional average, leading the student research­ study have predictably lower GPAs, the satisfied with the educational and financial ers to speculate that professors were giving survey showed—only 10% of those who • Only 10% of frequent drinkers had support they received from the faculty and C students the "benefit of the doubt" and admitted to frequent drinking had GPAs GPAs over 3.7. Students with high staff and spent several hours a day studying subtly inflating GPAs. over 3.7. GPAs did not drink excessively. for classes. "The College and faculty should con­ Some men were much more likely to be • 64% of sexually active students of The survey also noted, however, that stantly evaluate why we give what grades more sexually promiscuous than women— both genders report having sex with some students spent their time cheating on we give to students," he said. "It's an issue though most sexually active students had out being in love. exams, having sex without being in love of concern, but it may not be a problem." between two and four partners, men were • 7% of men and 6% of women said and drinking to adverse academic effect Nearly 70% of students surveyed be­ more apt to have up to 20 different partners. they were bisexual; 1% of men and [see findings, left]. lieved that their professor's expectations 64% of sexually active students of both 2% of women said they were homo­ "[The analysis] is still preliminary," were high or very high, however, and only genders also said they'd had sex without sexual. Hao said, "but the trends in the behavior we 3% felt they were very low. feeling any particular emotional attach­ • 42.5% of students say their political were trying to measure still hold true." "That's something to be proud of," Hao ment to their partners. About 90% of stu- views are liberal; 38.1% say "middle Hao's students surveyed randomly se­ said. ofthe road"; 19.3% say conservative. lected students last spring as part of a class Though almost 64% of students denied See SURVEY, page 5 QUOTE OF THE WEEK Even though many people may feel as if they can identify with the black experience, it is not fully understood until your body begins to produce an excessive amount of melanin. EDITORIAL • LETTERS •:• COMMENTARY - Alvin Dewitt Thompson III, QC Guest Columnist* see Opinions, pg. 3

EDITORIAL LETTERS Athletic Supporters? Dean Responds to Illegal Flyers This weekend was the biggest in WhittierCol­ Dear Editor, raise questions and engage in discussions about what lege athletics since the football team brought home During the first weeks of the new academic year organized religion says about homosexuality, or how gay t he coveted "Shoes" from arch-rival Occidental after several disturbing flyers were posted throughout campus. and lesbian issues should be addressed through the law— : One read "Homosexuals Suck —S.O.H.O - Students Or­ nine \c-\ x-^rfi. year;:-; but is it is not okay to make derogatory written or verbal ganized for Heterosexual Orgasms" and the other read Volleyball smashed three separate teams, wom­ statements, jokes, or slurs. What this means in practical "Execute Mumia Abu-Jamal! - A.S.S. - Acronyms Sug­ terms is that is perfectly appropriate1 to engage in debate en's soccer had its first wins ofthe year against Mills gest Stupidity." about whether Mumia Abu-Jamal was found guilty of and Occidental, men's soccer bounced Menlo 6-0, I am writing to make clear that posters such as this murdering a policeman on the merits of the case or on the cross-country tied powerhouse Claremont Mudd- violate the College's policies on harassment and posting, basis of his political beliefs, or whether he should be Scripps, and football pounded Chapman University undermine the central values of the Whittier College subject to the death penalty, but it is not appropriate to 24-14. And with this kind of streak, you can bet community, and will not be tolerated. Whittier College is demean or ridicule individuals or organizations who wish Water Polo would have swamped their opponents if a community of men and women from diverse racial, to raise these questions. they hadn't been off this week. ethnic and class backgrounds, national origins, religious I encourage the creator(s) and poster(s) of these flyers beliefs, physical abilities and sexual orientations. Whittier It's just too bad the only way anyone found out to find constructive ways to exercise his, her or their College expects students to accept one another and to about it was on the back page of our own Quaker perspectives and caution the creator(s) and poster(s) that stri ve to learn from each other in an atmosphere of support- Camp:, TO*; any student found to have acted in violation of the policy ive engagement and mutual respect. All forms of harass­ on harassment shall be subject to the range of disciplinary Now that our traditionally beleaguered imports ment undermine the sense of community WhittierCollege actions outlined in the Student Handbook and Calendar, teams arc confidently tossing up the competition, strives to foster. including warnings, probation, censure, suspension, and/ where .*••.• iU^-rr-.tb

October 1,1998 Whittier College • OPINIONS • Quaker Campus

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If Whittier Does Segregate by Race, is This Necessary* Students and an Administrator Respond

by Alicia Guzman QC Guest Columnist

Segregation is all around us. It begins the first week of school and, like a disease, spreads very inconspicuously. Before you know it, the sentiment has spread throughout the campus. The most obvious example of segregation is every time I pass Redwood. ASPECT students come from all over the world to study in the U.S. They come to experi­ ence what our campus has to offer and interact with American students. However, this is rarely the case. Although many students complain about this segregation, very few make the effort to interact with ASPECT stu­ dents. Segregation is a normal occurrence. People are drawn to others with similar backgrounds. Even within my own culture people segregate themselves. As the Hispanic Student Association (H.S.A.) President, I am constantly But I do hope you choose to challenge yourself by meeting being black in a society with a White majority. Even being told the word 'Hispanic' keeps people from joining a new person every week, joining a club, organization or though many people may feel as if they can identify with our organization. People say that the club is only for society in which you know no one, or attending an event the black experience, it is not fully understood until your "Mexicans," which isn't all together true. We promote just to find out what it's about. At the same time, increase body begins to produce an excessive amount of melanin. multiculturalism within us and we recognize our similar­ the dialogue on campus by engaging in difficult discus­ Alvin Dewitt Thompson III is a senior majoring in ities and our differences. sions (instead of avoiding them), listening to the words of Biochemistry. We should all be able to look past the label and instead those with whom you may not agree, and promoting the come together for the desire to empower our communi­ richness of diversity. by Wendy Guandique ties. On —campus clubs provide a place for students to QC Guest Columnist Tracy Poon Tambascia is the Interim Associate Dean meet others with similar backgrounds. Although the clubs for the Cultural Center. are open to everyone, people don't seem to join because of When I was asked to the name, m-conclusion, I believe segregation still does write about cultural diver­ exist on campus. by Alvin Dewitt Thomp­ sity, the first thing that came People want to segregate themselves so that they can son III to mind was an incident that feel comfortable, and so they may find people that they QC Guest Columnist I vividlv remember from can bond with; Clubs can provide for this arena i f students last year. I was walking to­ 'look past ihe name, the label, and allow themselves to In an institution of high­ wards Ball Hall when I over­ come together. er learning, many infiuenc- heard a student say. "Wow! Alicia Guzman is a senior majoring in Social Work. es are placed on students. I have never seen so many colored people in my life!'* These influences range from This comment really bothered me because she empha­ by Tracy Poon Tambas­ social acceptance to academ­ sized the term "colored" as something negative. What cia ic achievement. The sur­ pissed me off was the fact that my walking past her QC Guest Columnist roundings and support a stu­ triggered the comment. Obviously, this student had "is­ dent receives can determine how well he or she performs sues" with people whose pigmentation was different from "Do Whittier students as a student. Being a student of color. I feel that support hers. Because Whittier College was advertised as diverse, self-segregate?" That ques­ groups are needed. I assumed that cultures would be respected. Sadly my tion may best"be answered For some students of color, the city of Whittier is an assumption was incorrect. Because of this factor, instead by students. Since most of adverse setting. In this setting, African Americans are of asking whether this college is truly diverse, a better us affiliate and choose under represented both on and off campus. This under question would be whether this college appreciates its friendships based on shared representation, for the most part, makes it difficult for a diversity. characteristics such as level student of color to fit in. Since I came here, I have developed strong friendships of familiarity, values, or goals, it is likely that students at Here the magnitude of the difficulty is increased or with students from all races and socio-economic back­ Whittier College would choose to do so. decreased depending on the student's geographical origin. grounds, and we have constantly shared and respected our However, the question of whether Whittier students A student coming from a more ethnically diverse area cultures and beliefs to further enrich ourselves as individ­ self-segregate is not the only issue. What motivation is customarily makes an easier transition to Whittier, op­ uals. Some students, as I have noticed, don't choose to there for students to reach beyond their own social groups? posed to someone from a more denseely populated non- learn about other cultures, and disassociate themselves Are we to remain complacent with our own habits and safe diverse area of color. The transition, in either case, can be from people who are different. These students are missing friendships, or do we take risks by venturing into social eased by a community. A community in this instance is a out on a lifetime opportunity to open their minds to groups and activities that are unknown and potentially group of individuals that share the same interests, experi­ different cultures and beliefs. uncomfortable? And what is to be gained by leaving our ences and history. There are so many clubs at Whittier that can help safe zones? Different support organizations on campus such as educate students and faculty about different cultures such In a diverse environment we must challenge ourselves Asian Students Association (A.S.A.), Black StudentUnion as Students Organized! for Multicultural Awareness and our friends to look outside of our own circles. Under­ (B.S.U.), Hispanic Students Association (H.S.A.), etc., in (SOMA), the Black, Hispanic, Asian and Hawaiian Is­ standing how others think, worship, and behave helps us to my opinion serve this objective. lander Student associations. What frustrates me about not only understand others, but ourselves as well. All Considering "support groups provide more assistance student involvement in these clubs is that many refrain conflicts, disagreements of ideology, and other problems to students that can be entered in this passage, I will focus from joining because they are not representative of that may be mitigated through dialogue and increased under­ on two areas that are strengthened. The areas that are particular ethnic group. This way of thinking is wrong. On standing. strengthened are knowledge and inspiration. While con­ the contrary, these clubs want students to join regardless of I understand that venturing outside of your regular gregating students educate one another in relation to dif­ race. If you are one of those students who has not joined friendship group can be a scary proposition! But the ferent topics. The topics range from cultural information to any of these multicultural organizations, I recommend that rewards that will be gained—new friendships, exciting solutions to contemporary problems. During these discus­ you go to some ofthe meetings to see what it's all about. foods, and a different perspective on the world—will be sion sessions, many students are inspired. The inspiration I urge you to take the opportunity to open your mind. well worth it. You will also gain a sincere respect and is manifested when one student can relate to a problem or If students were more open and willing to learn and respect appreciation for others, and derive knowledge from per­ obstacle that another student has overcome. other cultures, perhaps we wouldn't hears such shallow sonal experiences. As you broaden your understanding of This type of inspiration stimulates the desire to achive comments and derogatory remarks. Do not stop your own others, you add to the larger sense of community that within the organization. In these different interactions the growth and progression by trying to emulate or follow; embraces all people. underlining relationship that validates the purpose of the rather, look for new experiences and meet new people to So should you stop eating lunch with your buddies at support group is that the members share the same experi­ add new dimensions to your future. your "special table" in the C.I? Maybe, maybe not:. You ence. Wendy Guandique is a sophomore with a double major don't need to alienate your old friends to make new ones. In relation to the B.S.U., the experience thate share is in Spanish and Art.

October 1,1998 t; Whittier College • NEWS • Quaker Campus Redwood Minor Repairs Underway; Future Major Renovation Possible • CONSTRUCTION national by Adam Vayda news QC Assoc. News Editor Redwood Building, which Hurricane Georges Hits Mississippi; houses professors' offices as well 1.5 Million Evacuated as the ASPECT offices will be Hurricane Georges swept onto the Gulf Coast killing three undergoing some minor renova­ people and destroying hundreds of miles in Mississippi Mon­ tions. Director of Campus Facil­ day, Sept. 28. National Guard troops waded though chest high ities Dan Peterson plans to fix the waters to evacuate l .5 million people in one of the biggest telephone wiring, electrical wir­ evacuations in hurricane history. At 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. ing and the heater vents in addi­ 29, the center ofthe storm was located 20 miles north of Biloxi tion to other renovations. "The faculty have rightfully with winds traveling 70 to 110 mph in all directions and leaving complained," Peterson said. an inch of rain an hour. Forecasters said that up to 30 inches "They were neglected for a might fall by the time Georges blows out midweek. while." Currently, Redwood will not Second Man Killed By Border Patrol receive any major renovations A Border Patrol agent fatally shot a suspected undocumented due in part to the fact that the immigrant Sunday, Sept. 27 near the San Diego border, officials entire building may end up being said. The immigrant, who was the second person involved in a completely renovated in the near fatal altercation with Border Patrol agents within a 24 hour future. As for now, Peterson said, "We are going to clean up the period, was killed after allegedly threatening the agent with a items that are problems." rock. At 8:30 p.m., the second victim was shot after the agent This new staircase, being painted here last week, is only If major renovation is the one of the many changes Redwood is undergoing. was checking for footprints when he was struck by rocks. route taken, the rebuilding may According to officials, the agent retreated to his vehicle as a man begin as early as next summer. few weeks and according to Peter­ of Political Science Mike emerged from the darkness wielding a rock while ignoring However, the decision as to what son "should not affect the occu­ McBride said, "I'm glad it's fi­ orders from the agent. Fearing for his life, the agent fired several will ultimately be done with Red­ pants of Redwood at all; we're nally happening; it's about time." times apd the man died at the scene. wood is still in the process of going in at odd hours to do the He added, "the current group, being discussed. work." Peterson and all, are much more -.„ Report: More Americans Uninsured The minor renovations set to Professor of Political Science cooperative than the previous begin for now will take only a and Redwood resident Professor group." The Census Bureau reported Monday, Sept. 28 that the number of Americans without health insurance increased 16.1% last year, with Latinos having the highest uninsured rates. Latino children ranked disproportionately high—in 1997, 2y% of Latino children were uninsured, compared to 19% of African- American children and 11% of Caucasian children. Nationally, EETING NOTES 43.4 million Americans did not have health insurance in 1997. The increase climbed from 41.7 million, or 15.6% of the Council of Representatives Meeting population, in 1996. In California, the rate is 21.5%, indicating Monday, Sept. 28, 1998 that more than 7 million Californians lack health insurance. I. Call to Order / Moment of VI. Miscellaneous Business B. I.R.H.A. is having fes­ Silence Billy Pierro motioned to close tivities in Stauffer and a Haunt­ A. The meeting was called the meeting; Keith Fisher sec­ ed House for local youngsters international to order at 7:05 p.m. onded the motion. The meeting on Halloween. They are look­ was closed by consensus. ing for volunteers. Call Mary news II. Roll Call A. During closed session the Beth Griffin for more details. A. All members were pres­ following items were discussed: C. Funding request forms Arafat, Netanyahu Agree To Summit ent except LeeAnn Metivier recommendation for Program are due to Fisher by Thursday Board Chair; discussion on Pro­ for all clubs. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian (excused) and Dominic Cha­ con (unexcused). gram Board funding; discussion D. Clubs interested in do­ Authority President Yasser Arafat agreed Monday, Sept. 28 to B. Quorum was established. of recycling program funding; ing TV taping fundraisers can hold a summit next month in Washington. Although some U.S. Retreat Agenda; and funding for call Bonnie of Audiences Un­ officials said the initial results were more promising than III. President's Message the security cameras. Andy Mur­ limited at 1-800-339-7469, practical, President Clinton, who presided over the talks Mon­ A. The Funding Informa­ phy was approved by consensus Ext. 236. day, said there was "significant progress." After over 18 months tion and Election Information as the new Program Board Chair. E. Pizza Series is a chance of hostility, Netanyahu and Arafat went face to face in New meetings went well. The fund­ Fisher motioned to open the for clubs and organizations to York with Secretary of State Madeleine Albright as a mediator. ing meeting will hopefully en­ meeting; Jael Jordan seconded earn $25 for attending meet­ Clinton said Albright will travel to the Middle East region early sure that there are no misun­ the motion. The meeting was ings ranging from information next month to prepare for the summit talks, which officials said derstandings regarding funding opened by consensus. on budgeting to member reten­ tion. Meetings are held on the will be a tough, open-ended negotiation in the final phase ofthe forms. B. Jordon had asked about a B. Many people responded possible location for plaques or following days from noon to 1993 Oslo peace accords. to the form sent out, showing other recognition of clubs on cam­ 1:00 p.m. in the Garden Din­ an interest in committees. Karl pus in the student union. Tracy ing Room: Oct. 5, Oct. 9, Oct. German Leftists Win Parliament Robinson will be making rec­ Poon-Tambascia commented on 2, and Oct. 16. Clubs and orga­ Germany's conservative chancellor Helmut Kohl failed to even ommendations by next Monday, the work done on this last semes­ nizations must attend three of win his own constituency after more liberal Social Democrat Oct. 5 at the latest. ter. A recommendation was made the four meetings to receive Gerhard Schroeder was won a federal election Sunday, Sept. 27. that Jordan approach Interclub the money. The shift became apparent when Chancellor-elect Schroeder invit­ IV. First Reading ofthe Bills about getting funding and then ed the environmentalist Greens to begin negotiations on a coalition None bring that proposal to COR. VIII. Adjournment Pierro motioned to adjourn government the day after the elections. The race between Kohl's V. Daily Calendar Consider­ VII. Announcements the meeting; Jordan seconded Christian Democratic Union and Schroeder's Social Democratic ations A. There will be a Career Fair the motion. The meeting was Party left a 21 seat leftist advantage in a 669-member lower house None on Thursday, Oct. I at U.S.C. adjourned by consensus at 7:55 parliament which will constitute the most radical change in German from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. p.m. leadership, since the end of World War II. Open meetings take place Monday at 7:00p.m. in Information Compiled From the Los Angeles Times Redwood Conference Room, unless otherwise indicated. by Nancy• L. Laslo, QC Asst. News Editor

October!, 1998 Whittier College • NEWS • Quaker Campus Freer Becomes President's Executive

A Weekly List of Upcoming On—Campus Events Assistant; New Secretary is Hired Hao Offers Seats On Field Trip Asst. Professor of Sociology Zhidong Hao is taking his class on • ADMINISTRATION Race and Ethnic Relations to different ethnic places in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There by Liz Valsamis are still some seats available on the bus. Call 562-699-8428 for QC News Editor info. The cost is $5 per person, not including lunch. Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance When former Executive As­ Holds "Gender Equity Bake Sale" sistant Lee Ann Meyer left the President's office on March 1, Ex­ The Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance will be hosting a ecutive Secretary Irene Freer took Gender Equity Bake Sale on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 10:00 a.m. to on the extra work. On July 1, 2:00 p.m. in the Lower Quad. Admission is $1.00 for men and Freer was officially made Presi­ $0.72 for women. dent James L. Ash, Jr.' s assistant; Rachel Gonzalez. Language Lab Open for Student Use however, she continued carrying Irene Freer. The GTE Language Lab, located in Deihl Hall, is open for student out both positions, and was not became vacant," Ash said. "I knew that Rachel is here she is becom­ use during the following days and times: Mondays from 6:00 to offered any relief until Rachel I was going to make this appoint­ ing a part of that team." 10:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m., Gonzalez was made the new sec­ ment, but I wanted to wait unti 1 we Gonzalez comes to Whittier Wednesdays from 2:30 tol0:00 p.m., Fridays from 3:30 to 5:00 retary in the beginning of the Fall got through the year because of from working as a secretary for p.m., Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 semester. commencement activities." the University of California, Los tol 0:00 p.m. Going from secretary to assis­ Freer said, "When Lee Ann Angeles. tant was a gradual process. Both left it was a busy time. What he "Rachel is feeling the way I Tutoring for Mathematics Classes Freer and Ash agreed that it was a wanted most in the office was a did when I first started here: a bit Tutoring for Math 76 will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from natural evolution. "I am the kind smooth transition." overwhelmed," Freer said. "We 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Science 101. Tutoring for Math 81 will be held of person that goes in there and Before Gonzalez was hired, have been waiting for her a long on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Math Lab on the first does what needs to be done," Fre­ the only other help Freer had was time and between the three of us it floor of the Science Building. Tutoring for Math 139 will be held er said. from the office's work study stu­ will be business as usual." on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 7:00 to A search was made to find a dent senior Kristin Nelson. Gonzalez said, "I really enjoy 9:00 p.m. in Science 102 or 104. Tutoring for Math 141 A will be new assistant for the president. "Irene was doing secretarial who I work for. Irene is the best, held on Sundays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays Freer was not included in the work and assistant work and it she has big shoulders. She is show­ from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Math Lab on the first floor of the search, besides giving input on was becoming difficult. Promot­ ing me the ropes. I am still learn­ Science Building. General Tutoring in Math Lab (Math 75 should what candidate was best qualified ing Irene to assistant and bringing ing, but I have a great teacher." come to these) is held on Sundays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., Mondays for the position; however, no se­ Rachel in helped to relieve the Freercommented, "She works from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednes­ lection was made and Ash chose workload and the overwhelming for me, technically yes, but we days from 6:30 tb 8:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to appoint Freer as his assistant. task of having to fill both posi­ work together. It is hard to let go "[Appointing Freer] was a tions," Nelson said. "There is a of some things I enjoy, but I am Vietnam Trip Planned for Jan Term decision I made after the position real sense of team work and now comfortable with letting go." On Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Redwood 104 Professor of Political Science Steve Maclsaac will be holding an informational session to discuss the plans tie is arranging tor the study abroad in Vietnam during the January Interim. Students can earn credit for ASPECT Students Burglarized Political Science 290 while living and studying abroad for two weeks. Call Ext. 4352 for more information. • CRIME ed, since usually students in the and thefts," he continued. "Any­ program leave the College before time you have new faces show­ Career Services Host Job Search anything can be done. "ASPECT ing up all the time, there is no The Office of Career Services will be holding workshops and by Liz Valsamis has a number of different pro­ time for students to get together Career Service opportunities. A job search will be on Thursday, QC News Editor grams with different lengths," and bond." Oct 1 in Philadelphia House. A recruiter from the Peace Corp will Malone said. "Therefore, we have According to the victims, the be in the Founder's Room ofthe Shannon Center, Monday, Oct. 5. A Campbell Hall room was students moving in and out all the door was locked and no other The Templin Agency of Northwestern will be in the Founder's burglarized on Sunday, Sept. 27 time. You get a high transitory unauthorized person had a key; Room at 12:30 p.m, on Tuesday, Oct. 6. There will be an undecided between 3:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. population." however, there was no sign of major workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 4:30 p.m. in Philadelphia while the two victims slept. A "With people moving in and forced entry, according to Mal­ House. There will be a resume workshop on Thursday, Oct. 8 at woman's wallet containing ap­ out you will generally find you one. Whittier Police Department 4:00 p.m. in Philadelphia House. For more information call Career proximately $350 and a watch will have higher rates of burglary was also called to investigate. Services at Ext. 4230. worth about $50 was taken; the wallet also contained an A.T.M. Hartley House Hosts Dinner and Play Card and credit card. There are ADVERTISEMENT Professor of Philosophy David Hunt will be opening his home up no suspects, according to Chief to students and friends taking place at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 for a pre- of Campus Safety Ed Malone. REGISTER TO VOTE! theater discussion about the drama "Les Chaises." Associate "At this point no investiga­ Professor of Modern Languages Marie-Magdelene Chirol will talk tion has been started," Malone • ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE IN THE about Ionesco and the "theatre ofthe absurd." Admission is free but said. According to Malone, be­ call Ext. 4280 to make reservations. On Wednesday, Oct. 7 Hunt cause the victims are part of an UPCOMING ELECTION? will host a discussion on the roles of teaching and research in a international exchange program • ARE YOU REGISTERED ELSEWHERE. BUT liberal arts education with Associate Professor of Philosophy Paul called ASPECT, it makes it diffi­ Kjellberg, beginning at 7:00 p.m. cult to get an investigation start­ WOULD LIKE TO VOTE HERE ON CAMPUS Information Compiled From Campus Sources AND HAVE THE CHANCE TO VOTE ON by Adam Vayda, QC Assoc. News Editor news LOCAL ISSUES? SURVEY you can use • WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET AN ABSENTEE continued from page 1 years since Richard Nixon's ('34) political heyday, Republicans BALLOT? dents said they were heterosexual have dropped from 58% to only • New Number for THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS IS COMING TO while 6% said they were bisexual 19% of the campus population. and about 1% said they were ho­ 40% of students characterized Student Activites CAMPUS TO HELP YOU DO ANY OF THE ABOVE mosexual. their political attitudes as liberal, The Office ofStudent Activ- BEFORE THE 10/5/98 DEADLINE! "The findings don't surprise another 40% said they were "mid­ ies will receive a new on- me," Professor of Psychology dle-of-the-road" and only 19% as campus phone number exten­ WHEN: FRIDAY. OCTOBER 2. 11:30 A.M. conservative. Chuck Hill, who specializes in sion on Monday, Oct. 5. The TO 1.30 P.M. analyzing relationships, said. "It's Hao said that he had consid­ new number is Ext. 4986. Stu­ WHERE: OUTSIDE THE CAMPUS INN the old double standard. Women ered further refining the study into dent Activies Interim Direc­ are supposed to be chaste until a publishable paper but that the (ON THE ROCK SIDE) marriage but men are supposed to student researchers had difficulty tor Vandana Khanna is locat­ get it anywhere they can." making the time commitments. ed in Hastings House, across sponsored by the Campus Writing Program, with thanks to the League of Women Voters and Student Life Whittier has also become a Next year's class will examine from Stauffer. more liberal campus—in the 30 culture among professors, he said.

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If I am chosen as president of I, Erik Quintana, plan to do as My name is Amanda Moceri Hey freshmen! I bet you're as Hello class of 2002! My name the freshman class, I plan to make much as possible for the gresh- and I am running for freshman tired as I am about hearing all the is Christine Apostol, prospective sure the freshmen have a strong man class. class vice president. things other candidates have prom­ psychology major, and candidate voice at Whittier College. I cannot give a lot of false Why pick me, you ask? Well ised. for the office of freshman class As president I plan to listen promises about what I will do for here are a couple cool reasons: 1) Well, I don't believe in prom­ secretary. and take into consideration what you if you vote for me, because I I would love to hear your ideas on ises. As we all know, promises My overall goal for this year is the freshman class needs and do not know what the extent of what you would like to see happen can easily be broken. to provide several fun filledactiv ­ wants, and elaborate on it at the my authority will be. at the school over the next four What I do believe in is "trying ities for the freshman class. I have COR meetings. I can say that if given proper years and I will do whatever is in my best." both a creative and open mind. There are two very important opportunity I will get the fresh­ my power to see those things hap­ I have had plenty of experi­ Nothing sounds stupid or impos­ things that a freshman class pres­ man class more involved in the pen. 2) I love to have fun and ence in leadership positions such sible to me! ident should be. community around them. strongly believe that college as Senior Class President and As­ I'm also easy to talk to, which He or she needs to be humble If possible, I would like to should be one ofthe best times of sociated Student Body President means I'll listen to anyone else's and aggressive at the same time plan a local trip to the California our lives! of my high school, so I know what ideas even if they contradict with which I plan to be. mountains to go snow boarding There are many activities that responsibility is. my own. By this, I mean that I will be or maybe a chance for us to visit we can do together where we can I believe my experience, my Although I have never been humble enough to listen to my on an overnight trip to San Di­ meet our peers and have a blast at talents, and my commitment to involved with the associated stu­ freshman class, and aggressive ego. the same time. So when voting "trying my best" make me the best dent body before, I'd like to try to enough to make sure our interest I would also like to get the day rolls around, I want all of you candidate for the position. make a difference. are satisfied. freshman class more involved in in the class of 2002 to get your­ So if you want a "no promises, I served four years on choir With these qualities in mind I school activities, such as a fresh­ selves to the C.I. and vote Aman­ no nonsense" candidate, vote council (president, secretary, pub­ plan to be an successful president man club to make the college ad­ da Moceri for freshman class vice Erick Bonilla for freshman class licity and rep.) and leadership in if I am chosen. justment easier. president! vice-president. Colorguard. Please vote for me. Amber Swearingen is a fresh­ Erik Quintana is a freshman Amanda Moceri is a freshman Erick Bonilla is a freshman Christine Apostol is a fresh­ man majoring in Psychology. with an undecided major. with an undecided major. with an undecided major. man majoring in Psychology. Spring 1998 Dean's List

FRESHMEN Kelly Krantz Christine Cherbone SENIORS Micheal C. McKennedy Sheila Chang Maria Z, Markova Joanna K. Cucchi Callie Batts Axel Morales Michael Grabis Claudia M. Martinez . Ann M. Hickey Paulyne D. Becerra Kristina S. Nasi Daniel Hill Jacob S McKinstry Jennifer A. Jackson Marie-Ann C. Bennett Kristin M. Nelson Christopher Hooper Catherine Miyagashima Shariyar Kazia Jena B. Binder Delma J. Nieves Matson Martin Melissa M. Myer Amber M. Lawson Randi Elizabeth Brass Toni M. Panetta Amber L. Morgan Jennifer M. Novis Meghan H. McClellan Iwona Cholewa Melissa L. Parks Jonathan Morris Natalie R. Olivas Gregory M. Miller Auntiga Chunharat Adam J. Pava Jennifer Purdy Vanessa C. Park Selema N. Moliga Micheal Dobrzycki Victoria E. Pohlamn William Schmidli Tran Phung Loifofoga D. Moliga Elizabeth M. Dolan Julieta Popovic Ghenya Sloan Sarah Raff Adriena Montenegro Jennifer R. Esty Leslie T. Ratcliff Stanimir Stoev Ireneo Reus Melissa J. Onstad Jennifer L. Farrell Lisa. K. Rollins Carl Tong Darin Ricco Alfred J. Rivera Brandon J. Fortier Stephanie K. Scheuer Leanna N. Wilson Misty Sanford Kathryn A. Roberts Kathrin C. German liana Sol Sarah M. Tillman Andrea R. Rodriguez Robert W. Givler Ryan C. Turnball SOPHOMORES Amy G. Tuyls Geoffrey C. Rudolph Lananh N. Hoang Maria H. Tzintzarova Lisa Ayre-Smith Nadine Wong Shi Kam Sara J. Ryan May H. Jaward Emma V. Varesio Didem Cakmakli Davin W. Weinzimmer Miguel A. Salazar Robert W. Jenson Tamara J. Walker Daniel R. Catone Steven Wright Trena J. Salcedo Keith J. Jones Matthew Wang Nancy D. Chaires Raluca Zelinschi Yasmeen Shaw Ejan M. Kamlin Jaime N. Wemett Tany£©e La Cerda Michelle S. Tamai Mei-Ying Kee Melissa L. Wrobel Paulajean Eagleman JUNIORS Vu T. That Damhan Krajacic Yuma T. Yamazaki Desiree M. Garcia Christopher Arehart Shannon M. Weeks Bonnie S. Lee Sidharth Haksar Susan K. Benson Julie D. Wise Pamela C. Lentz Nilanga Jayasinghe Ryan Bradley Christopher Ziegler Lisa Lucas Tisha R. Jenkins Steve J. Brown John Maki Abby. E Kallas Jeffrey B. Cain Scott M. Manson Maria Kostova Brandy N. Mcdougall

6 October 1,1998 This Week CAM Next Week • AIDS Walk • Elections Students from Whittier College mo­ We know a lot of you are far from bilize for a good cause: discovering a home and, consequently, your polling cure for AIDS. On their adventure, place. That is why we will bring you they encounter cheerleaders in drag, all the details on how to vote in the well-dressed animals, free popsicles upcoming elections. We'll give you and a whole lot of optimism. Experi­ the skinny on everything from absen­ ence the sights and sounds ofthe Los tee ballots to the most divisive propo­ Angeles AIDS Walk through the eyes sitions and controversial candidates and ears of Whittier students them­ since a certain Orthogonian hit the selves. scene back in '68...

PEOPLE • STUDENT INTEREST • COMMUNITY Kids Don't Say The Darndest Things Even Though Free Speech Friday Rouses The Rabble With Political Babble • ON CAMPUS across the political spectrum. For the most part the conver­ sation centers around current events and political issues that appeal to the liberally minded. Rarely, if ever.^oes a by Carlos Estrada person with an opposing viewpoint stand up to speak. QC Campus Life Editor It isn't that the moderators don't try to draw people in. The opinions ofthe usual crowd of three to seven people are This Friday brings with it an event that goes largely punctuated by calls to random people asking their opinion. unnoticed on campus. It's an event that gives students a Sometimes the response is, "I don't have one," but usually chance to express their views without fear of prejudice. On people just walk by mutely. top of that, it happens regularly every other week from 11:00 It could be that passersby can't hear the often lively a.m. to 1:30 p.m. debate. After all, the whole set up is fairly primitive. Regardless, few students ever take advantage of Stu­ There is one microphone that everyone shares which is dents Organized! for Multicultural Awareness' (SOMA) plugged into a small amplifier. From the usual meeting Free Speech Fridays—or even know the event exists. place under a tree near the Campus Inn (C.I.) the sound Free Speech Friday is nothing new to the Whittier reaches about as far as The Spot before it begins breaking College campus. The tradition was started about eight years up. ago with the first generation of SOMA. Since then it has That problem might be remedied by a one time move continued pretty much uninterrupted. into the actual C.I. itself. In terms ofthe activity it provides, there is nothing else "We did the same thing a couple of years ago," McK­ like it on campus. It gives anyone the chance to get on a ennedy said. "We're thinking of doing it again."" soapbox for a couple of minutes or a couple of hours. In this Another possible reason is reflected in the opinions of forum, every opinion is regarded as valuable. a couple of freshmen. When asked, both admitted to "I love the idea so much," Freshman Tim Tiernan said. hearing ofthe event, thought it was a good idea and said that "I wish the school would come out for it." they would consider going. Unfortunately, the school has not come out for it yet. Freshman Aaron Eliss replied to the question of wheth­ Still, SOMA Co-discussion leaders Mike McKennedy and er or not he would speak by saying, "Probably not. I don't Dave Staples set up every other Friday so that anyone who have anything to say." wants to can speak their mind in public. No judgements are McKennedy said,"You're always asking people if they passed and no opinion is disregarded. have opinions and they say no . People can just come, sit SOMA "Free speech is not a liberal or conservative issue," and listen. Not everybody needs to talk." McKennedy said. "At least not in America." Even if nobody talks, Free Speech Friday exists for Unfortunately, one of the key problems thatFree Speech anyone that wants it. This Friday and every other Friday Friday faces is that there is a lack of involvement from the mic is ready for anyone. Tonia's Tacos Delivers Huge Portions and Low Prices Carlos Estrada / Kevin Nicol 44-ounce horchata for about $6. That's the second great part about Mexican food. It's damn MEAT (and I mean "damn" in that I'll AND probably burn in hell for it in my afterlife) cheap. A whole meal for $6 is awesome. That won't even POTATOES buy a veggie burger at Rocky Cola. Third, it was damn (see above) sistent both in quality good. I must say though, when it • MEAT and quantity. On top of comes to Mexican restaurants, I that, the most expensive am rarely disappointed. It really A man came up to me in the supermar­ single item is $5.50! I seems to be capitalism at its most ket parking lot last week. He came up to me haven't seen carnage ideal form in that if there ever and said, "Does that 'eat people not ani­ served up so deliciously have been any crappy Mexican mals' sticker mean you're a vegetarian?" I by a fellow Mexican Meat and Potatoes strap on the feedbag at Tonia's. food joints, they're long since gone turned to him and said calmly, "No, I just since Pancho Villa invaded New Mexico. thank me. So remember, if meat is murder, extinct, driven out of business by better think we should eat peopIe.^That is what I had the nachos, which are served with put me away because I will kill again. alternatives. At least, I've never run across life is all about: eating meat. beef, beans, grated cheddar cheese and one. In fact, just about every Mexican res­ But, I digress. guacamole. These are not wimpy nachos. • POTATOES taurant I've run across is damn good. This week we explore the dark and The plate will easily feed two and it only uncharted reaches of Pico Rivera where we Tonia's Tacos was no different. It was costs $3.00. I love Mexican food. It relies on the one found ... Mexican Food. It came as a huge really good food, but, to me, there was The special burrito is also good but foodstuff that, no matter how limiting your surprise to us, it being in the heart of Pico really nothing outstanding about the place beware ofthe deceptively hot red sauce. In diet, all people can and should eat. That Rivera and all, but we persevered. We hit or the food. I'm not, however, dissing it. In fact, beware of the sauces altogether. item is beans. I love beans. Seriously now, this little taco shack called Tonia's Tacos fact, I recommend it. The burgers aren'tbad but if you're goingto how many other foods do you know of have on Rosemead and Ibsen, two blocks north So, go there. Eat the food. Go to all the Tonia's you shouldn't be looking for burgers. theme songs describing their "magical" of Beverly. small Mexican restaurants and recognize The neighborhood is really bad so trav­ qualities? Tonia's sigh advertises 22 varieties of that the foodstuff you are devouring is of a el in large packs and try not to look like Now, get this. At Tonia's Tacos, I had burritos and serves up meals that are con­ nature that can only be screwed up by Taco naive college students. If you survive you' 11 a bean tostada, a vegetarian burrito, and a Bell.

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• OFF CAMPUS works to improve the lives of people affected Podvin also walked for the first time. "I she later said. by H.I.V. by providing direct services; reduc­ wanted to show support for AIDS research Volunteers got creative with their encour­ ing the incidence of H.I.V. infection through by Melissa Onstad nationally and help SOMA get in involved in agement, donning sombreros, urging walkers to risk-reduction education; and pursuing fair QCAsst. Campus Life Editor L.A. county events," she said. take orange slices, and singing songs. and effective public policy regarding H.I.V. Speaking on behalf of the Metaphonian "Only three-fourths of a mile left," they and AIDS. Society, Pinedo said, "It made us feel good promised cheerfully. Children hollered, busses honked, and the "It was amazing," freshman and SOMA air rumbled with expectation as thousands of about ourselves knowing it was for a good member Ashley Wingfield commented. "I was cause." Full Circle people gathered together on Sunday, Sept. 27 surprised by how relaxed the atmosphere was." Dallas added, "We were taking action, and "We made it," said freshman SOMA mem­ at the Paramount Picture Studios for AIDS In line at the endless row of blue portable that means a lot" ber Tim Ticrnan as lie approached the familiar Walk Li>s Angeles. lax atopics, the mood was upbeat and the crowd Several Whittier students went in groups gales of the Paramount Pictures Studio. Salsa ""I got a really positive impression [ofthe was diverse. Parents dragged squirming kids with their friends. Costello said. "It was cool music and more free food greeted triumphant AIDS Walk Los AngelesJ." junior Dionna cheerfully lo the front of the line. A man whose running into lots of Whittier people there." AIDS Walk survivors who filed toward a table to Dallas of the Metaphonian Society enthused. shirt read ""Home Chef's Cooking School; Although many campus groups participat­ receive their official stickers of completion. Some "There were so many people of different eth­ Whisking our Way Towards a Cure" chatted ed in AIDS Walk, some students fell Whittier danced, some doused themselves with water, nicities—all excited, dancing, and cheering. on his cell phone, and from the back ofthe line College could have made its presence more and some slumped down gratefully on curbs, •Everyone was having a good time." a television producer could be heard discuss­ visible. Wingfield suggcsted."I think it would saving iheir strength for the long walk back lo ing his future projects. Come Together be greal if next year all the groups could unite cars and busses. Lost children found their par­ T-shirts proclaimed peoplc"s affiliation and we could be one big Whitlier College ents, groups reunited, clean-up crews poised for Dallas was only one of a number of Whi- with high schools, automobile companies, the group." action, and volunteers settled down to their lunch­ tierCollcge students from groups as diverse as U.S. Postal Service, Key Clubs, churches, es after a long day. Students Organized! forMulticultural Aware­ alumni organizations from as far away as Bos­ Music and Exultation "Could we have' asked for a better day?" ness (SOMA), Circle K, the Thalian Society, ton University, and activist groups. As the kilometers added up, AIDS Walkers asked one happy volunteer of another. "It even and the Metaphonian Society who organized Even celebrities like Madonna made ap­ sang, cheered and danced at the urging of vol­ rained a little, and it was great." AIDS Walk trips. For several years now Whit­ pearances, giving speeches and standing on unteers, who made sure everyone crossed inter­ The crowd buzzed with satisfaction. tier students have participated in this event to the sidelines to cheer on AIDS Walk partici­ sections safely and kept participants updated on "This was my first AIDS Walk," Pinedo said. benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles, .which pants. "I think the most memorable moment their progress. "I'd definitely do it again." was Madonna's speech," Dallas said. "I appre­ "They had bands of people constantly shout­ ciated that [celebrities] were out there support­ ing and supporting you as you walked," Podvin ing the cause." A boy marching in memory of his said. "And there was a cheer leading squad in Uncle PeeWee pauses to enjoy the drag." Ready, Set, Go energetic singing of Men Out Loud. "Helpyourselves," volunteers yelled, thrust­ The 10 kilometer walk began at 10:00 a.m. Some AIDS Walk participants who could ing popsicles, fruit, ice cream sandwiches and with a sense of jubilation as the crowd gushed not afford to register showed up anyway and other goodies into outstretched hands at three out of the front gate ofthe Paramount Pictures walked with everyone else to express their check-points along the way. Studio complex and into the street. AIDS support. "I was very impressed," Podvin Energetic dance music blared from portable Walk volunteers with megaphones shouted said. "It was nice to see so many people radios, and residents of one house on Beverly encouragement: "Good morning everyone, and coming outto support [AIDS Project L.A]" Boulevard contributed by playing music of thank you for coming to AIDS Walk Los Many people brought their entire fami­ their own. Busses of people coming to and from Angeles '98. Let's have fun!" lies. Kids laughed, pulled wagons, and the Walk waved and cheered exuberantly. Sophomore SOMA member Sonia Podvin Volunteers Russel Oldham and Candace Diaz, offering water to passersby, help make AIDS Walk possible. showed off their pets. observed, "The volunteers were very friendly "Mom, are we going to rest yet?" one Stay in Alive and seemed enthusiastic about what they were herself with a cane and a walkman. tired daughter asked. "My legs are making a Somewhere around checkpoint three, walk­ doing. It was a lot of fun." "'I raised seventeen hundred dollars." she said quietly. crackling sound." ers nursing blisters, weary legs, and twisted The pent up crowd spilled onto Gower One family sported a total of seven crowns, symbolizing the seven "Really? You must be abionic girl," her ankles thrilled to the welcome cries of volun­ Street with rowdy cries and arms waving. ' thousand dollars they had collectively raised. motherencouraged. "This should be no prob­ teers who urged, "Only one mile to go! You're "I was overwhelmed," sophomore Daisy Other participants contributed in varying degrees, from the $10 required lem for you." almost there. Thanks for walking, everyone!" Pinedo ofthe Metaphonian Society said. "The for registration, the $ 125 required lo earn a shirt, and more. Spirits which had begun to wilt revived them­ streets were just jam-packed with tons and A young walker enjoys the open hydrant Some wore T-shirts and signs to commemorate friends and family who Poetryin Motion selves, and a handful of Whittier students even tons of people." towards the end of the course. have died of AIDS. Debbie Jarvis. four year old daughter SarahRose and WhittierCollege students had their own called back, "Thanks for volunteering!" friend Robert Whitlen walked in memory of Jarvis' cousin Mirk Cherno. reasons for making the trek. "I'd never done Despite cool air and a light rain, people One Step at a Time Gold crown wearers were the most visible "This is my seventh AIDS Walk," Jarvis said. "The first year I walked it before," senior SOMA member Adrienne refreshed themselves in the spray of a fire "Good morning walkers," a volunteer ex­ heroes ofthe day, eliciting cheers of praise from with Mirk." Costello said. "I heard [AIDS Walk] was fun hydrant. Wingfield emerged from the water claimed. "That gentleman in the gold crown other participants. Senior citizen Sylvia Arons Smiling and pointing at his feet, Whitten added, "This is my second year and wanted to do it before I left Whittier. dripping and smiling. He's got the best costume, bar nun. raised over a thousand dollars." wore her crown proudly, walking serenely by barefoot," The atmosphere was really festive." , "I liked running through the fire hydrant," Jacob Grieve and activist dog Freckles. 8 October 1, 1998 October 1,1998 9 Whittier College • CAMPUS LIFE • Quaker Campus

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After AIDS Walk, SOMA members (left to right) Sonia Podvin, Alicia Atkinson, JoAnn Kobel and Ashley Wingfield rest before trekking back to their cars.

Podvin also walked for the first time. "I she later said. wanted to show support for AIDS research Volunteers got creative with their encour­ nationally and help SOMA get in involved in agement, donning sombreros, urging walkers to L.A. county events," she said. take orange slices, and singing songs. Speaking on behalf of the Metaphonian "Only three-fourths of a mile left," they Society, Pinedo said, "It made us feel good promised cheerfully. about ourselves knowing it was for a good cause." Full Cirde Dallas added, "We were taking action, and "We made it," said freshman SOMA mem­ that means a lot." ber Tim Tiernan as he approached the familiar Several Whittier students went in groups gales of the Paramount Pictures Studio. Salsa with their friends. Costello said. "It was cool music and more free food greeted triumphant running into lots of Whittier people there." AIDS Walk survivors who filed toward a tabic to Although many campus groups participat­ receive theirofficial slickers of completion. Some ed in AIDS Walk, some students felt Whittier danced, some doused themselves with water, College could have made its presence more and some slumped down gratefully on curbs, visible. Wingfield suggcsted."I think it would saving their strength for the long walk back lo be great if next year all the groups could unite cars and busses. Lost children found their par­ and we could be one big Whittier College ents, groups reunited, clean-up crews poised for group." action, and volunteers settled down to their lunch­ es after a long day. Music and Exultation "Could we have asked for a better day?" As the kilometers added up, AIDS Walkers asked one happy volunteer of another. "It even sang, cheered and danced at the urging of vol­ rained a little, and it was great." unteers, who made sure everyone crossed inter­ The crowd buzzed with satisfaction. sections safely and kept participants updated on "This was my first AIDS Walk," Pinedo said. their progress. "I'd definitely do it again." "They had bands of people constantly shout­ ing and supporting you as you walked," Podvin A boy marching in memory of his said. "And there was a cheer leading squad in Uncle PeeWee pauses to enjoy the energetic singing of Men Out Loud. drag." "Help yourselves," volunteers yelled, thrust­ Some AIDS Walk participants who could ing popsicles, fruit, ice cream sandwiches and not afford to regi ster showed up anyway and other goodies into outstretched hands at three walked with everyone else to express their check-points along the way. support. "I was very impressed," Podvin Energetic dance music blared from portable said. "It was nice to see so many people radios, and residents of one house on Beverly comingout to support [AIDS ProjectL.A.]." Boulevard contributed by playing music of Many people brought their entire fami­ their own. Busses of people coming to and from :l Oldham and Candace Diaz, offering lies. Kids laughed, pulled wagons, and the Walk waved and cheered exuberantly. y, help make AIDS Walk possible. showed off their pets. "Mom, are we going to rest yet?" one Stayiun Alive J a walkman. tired daughter asked. "My legs are making a Somewhere around checkpoint three, walk­ 1 hundred dollars."' she said quietly. crackling sound." i ers nursing blisters, Weary legs, and twisted :d a total of seven crowns, symbolizing the seven "Really? You must be a bionic girl," her ankles thrilled to the welcome cries of volun­ had collectively raised. mother encouraged. "This should be no prob­ teers who urged, "Only one mile to go! You're contributed in varying degrees, from the $10 required lem for you." almost there. Thanks for walking, everyone!" 25 required to earn a shirt, and more. Spirits which had begun to wilt revived them­ Is and signs lo commemorate friends and family who Poetryin Motion selves, and a handful of Whittier students even )ebbie Jarvis. four year old daughter SarahRose and Whittier College students had their own called back, "Thanks for volunteering!" walked in memory of Jarvis' cousin Mirk Cherno. reasons for making the trek. "I'd never done Despite cool air and a light rain, people th AIDS Walk," Jarvis said. "The first year I walked it before," senior SOMA member Adrienne refreshed themselves in the spray of a fire Costello said. "I heard [AIDS Walk] was fun hydrant. Wingfield emerged from the water ng at his feet, Whitten added, "This is my second year and wanted to do it before I left Whittier. dripping and smiling. The atmosphere was really festive." , "I liked running through the fire hydrant," Jacob Grieve and activist dog Freckles.

1998 October 1,1998 9 Inside Inside • Taking It To The Streets Saturday's Up­ town Artwalk brought the usu­ ally barren side­ walks to scintil­ • Myth in Class lating life! Urban Legend takes the fun out of slumber parties. page 12 page 13

THE ARTS • ENTERTAINMENT •:• REVIEWS Robert Pinsky, U.S. Poet Laureate Visits Campus

• REVIEW "It was wonderful to see the humanity and humor of this guy. I forgot he had a title. Then, intermittently, Id by Sarah Tillman QCA&-E Editor be hit by the crazy notion that the Poet Laureate was sitting right by my side." In the crowded terminal of —Tim Tiernan, Gate 77 at L.A. International Air­ freshman port on Tuesday, Sept. 28, junior Melissa Onstad waited nervously cool prevailed as he chatted and humor of this guy," freshman Tim for a delayed plane to arrive. As commented on the quickly pass­ Tiernan said. "I forgot he had a Assistant Professor of English ing sights outside the car. He title. Then, intermittently, I'd be Tony Barnstone' S work study stu­ spoke of his daughters and his hit by the crazy notion that the dent, it was her duty to drive to first grandchild, ofthe cities he'd Poet Laureate was sitting right by the airport and pick up the visit­ recently visited, and recited po­ my side." ing speaker who was to give a etry from memory when appro­ At the reading, with the Shan­ reading that very night at the Ruth priate to the conversation, all in a non Center at near full capacity, B. Shannon Center for the Per­ deeply melodic voice that made Pinsky quietly but confidently un­ forming Aijts. So the speaker every word seem perfectly re­ leashed his artistic fury. With a would recognize Onstad as the hearsed and incredibly natural at Laurie Anderson type emphasis onewhp would drive him to the the same time. hitched to the ends of his words, Whittier campus, she held in her After he had time to rest in his Pinsky demonstrated his poetic hands a sign with his name print­ hotel room at the Hilton, Pinsky philosophy with lines like "inau­ ed on the smooth orange poster met with a handful of students and gurating the rain of our confusion." board surface: Robert Pinsky, faculty members for drinks and a According to Pinsky, poetry U.S. Poet Laureate. wonderfully creative and delicious is incomplete without sound. To Familiar with the press photos dinner at the Johnson House, host­ advance this idea, as Poet Laure­ sent to her earlier in the week, On­ ed by Faculty Master Associate ate he has started the Favorite stad soughtPinsky's face through Professor of Business Adminis­ Poem Project. Involvement in the the crowd. When eye contact was tration Mary Finan. project includes a video and au­ .established, Pinsky's whole face "Having Robert Pinsky as our dio recording of a participant re­ wrinkled with a bright smile of first formal dinner was a wonder­ citing his or her favorite poem; relief, having just finished a five ful beginning to the year's events they must also include a reason hour flight from New York. "One at Johnson House," Finan said. "I for choosing the particular time I got off a plane and found no was delighted that he was so poem."The project forces and re­ one there," Pinsky said. friendly and that he was so de­ inforces my idea that poetry is a. On the drive back to Whittier lighted at being here. He was very vocal art," Pinsky said. Robert Pinsky, U.S. Poet Laureate. from LAX, Pinsky sat back com­ accessible to both students and After he finished reading poem that he, incidentally, had to whatever social situation with fortably in Onstad's red sedan, faculty. He was so easy to talk to." about eight new poems from a look up in his own index. which he was involved."He read a visibly pleased to be off a plane Students attending the din­ collection that he "worked on in It seemed for the most part lot of really cool poetry," junior and in nice warm weather. Even ner and the reading that followed airports waiting for flights," he that to all those he encountered at Matt Stuart said. "He had a really at 3:30 in the afternoon on an were also impressed with Pin- opened up the floor to questions his visit to Whittier, the most in­ strong voice but was also soft spo­ L.A. freeway, at the onset of rush sky'scalmpresence. "It was won­ from audience members, and then triguing thing about Pinsky was ken; he had to keep leaning into the hour traffic, Pinsky's east coast derful to see the humanity and closed with a sonnet and a last his voice and how it commanded microphone." Favorite Poem Project The Favorite Poem Project, brainchild of Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky, is intended to create a valuable archive of cultural artifacts. Anyone is invited to submit a letter introducing them­ selves—and including name, age, address, occupation, age, and the name ofthe selected poem and its author—to the project. One thousand submissions will be chosen and recorded on videotape for the benefit of future anthropological investigation. The dead­ line for submissions is Oct. 31, 1998. Poems must be from any of the great poets of history, no matter their country of origin. Even language of origin is irrele­ vant, as long as the poem has been translated into English. Submissions Maggie Dietz Favorite Poem Project Bostoa University 236 Bay State Road Boston, Mass. 02215 Submissions may be sent electronically [email protected] Anne Kiley, Robert Pinsky and freshman Tim Tiernan wax poetic in the Johnson House or through www.nefa.org/poem.Additional information is also living room oh Sept. 28 at the Faculty Master Dinner. available from any of the above addresses.

10 October 1,1998 Whittier College • ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT • Quaker Campus Seniors Direct for "10 Minutes"

• THEATER You can never have enough experience... It's like athletes: you have to exercise to by Sean Riordan keep your muscles strong. QC Asst. A&E Editor —Jack de Vries For the past three years the now -seniors in the Professor of Theater Whittier College Theater Department, as actors, were subject to the impulses of both student and professional directors. loads of fun." Now, in the "10 Minute Scene" series, they For freshman Travis Nass, who acted in senior Laura Zvonec'sdirectionof"TheRoadtoRuin,"the 10 Minute Love is the bomb: Dr. Strangelove shows in Hoover 101. have been thrust into the proverbial directors seat to organize their own abbreviated thespian world Scenes provided his first exposure to college level drama. in three performances which began Thursday, "She's the best director F ve ever worked with," Nass Sept. 24, continued on Tuesday, Sept. 29 and said. "And I'm not inexperienced in theater." Two other seniors made their directorial debuts on cj0*m f"-'TO culminate tonight. The "1 OMinute Scenes" provide Professorof Tuesday. Marina Garcia presented "LynetteHas Beauti­ CALENDAR Theater Jack de Vries' directing class the oppor­ ful Skin" which represents a dysfunctional couple in tunity to project class readings into tangible stage which husband Bobby shows wife Lynette how much he performances. It also provides them with achance loves her with harrassment in front of friend Larry who to get directorial experience before November's is forced to mediate. O...N C..A..M PUS one act production. Lenae Raspa then displayed "Broken Hearts," a "You can never have enough experience," de work about the trials of the unconscibus world between Thursday, Oct 1 " An Evening of 10 Minute Scenes" Vries said. "It's like athletes; you have to exercise lucidity and death. It's the final night of presentations by senior theater majors in the to keep your muscles strong." Last Thursday' s directors included seniors J.R. Luk- directing class. Since the scenes tend to run over their titled limit, Senior Erin Link concurred, "I think it's good er, Sadie Workman, Stephanie Trosen and Steve Desm- the night should perhaps be called "An Evening of Short But for an actor to do. You learn how to talk to actors. aretz. Thursday's scenes will be directed by seniors Very Well Acted, Directed and Performed Scenes," due to the It's interesting." Carmen Sigala, Melanie Ramirez, Melanie Straughan precedent of quality set by the previous two nights of perfor­ Link, who has starred as a leading performer in and Daisy Toledo. mance. Admission is free. 6:00 p.m. in the Shannon Center past Whittierproductions, presented the 10 minute The actors for the "10 Minute Scenes" were chosen Studio Theater. scene (which actually lasted 17 minutes) "What through a process of open auditions, which will again Wasn't Said, Didn't Happen" during Tuesday's take place in November for the one-acts. Thursday, Oct. 1 Dr. Strangelove performance. The scene looks comedically at the Any students, regardless of previous acting experi­ A great chance to see Stanley Kubrick's Cold War classic on the world of infomercials, it starred junior Eric Wa­ ence are encouraged to try out. somewhat large if not big Lautrup-Ball Cinema screen. A nuclear ters as the Tony Little/Juicemah type promoter of and—after last year's renovations—asbestos free environment communication commandos, a product which en­ to enjoy ajfree movie. 7:00 p.m. ables one to understand what is not said. Waters plans to take the directing class next • 10 Minute Scenes Friday, Oct. 2 B.S.U. Dance year as a part of his Theater major requirement Get ready to dance at this dance sponsored by the Black Student and enjoyed the closeness the directors' 10 minute Date: Every Tuesday and Thursday Union. Food and beverage are likely to be served. Starts at 9:00 scenes afford. Time: 6:00 p.m. p.m. anil will he held in The Club with those Ircaky jighimg "It's a lot of help lo work with the directors Where: Studio Theater in the Shannon effects. this closely because then you get a feel ol it from Center for the Pei forming Arts their perspective as well." Waters said. "It was Price: Admission is free Saturday, Oct. 3 Beckett's Women Three of Samuel Beckett's short plays. "Come and Go." "Eh Joe" and "Footfalls." will be presented by the San Quenlin Drama Workshop. Though Beckett breaks all the rules in his works, it's no felony to attend this production. Tickets range from $8 to $ 12 and the curtain goes up at 8:00 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 5 Les Chaises (The Chairs) It's a night of the theater of the Absurd with the presentation of Ionesco's Les Chaises. Claude Beauclair brings this crazy per­ formance of an elderly couple and their imaginary guests. The performance is in French, but you can get tickets by calling the box office and speaking English (562) 907-4203. 7:00 p.m. 7038 Greenleaf Avenue • Uptown Whitter • (562) 907-3300 (Program Information)

Tuesday, Oct. 6 Maggie, A Girl of *The Streets Show Times Good 10/1/98 — 10/8/98 In a continuation of the New Works Reading Series, Whittier ROBERT DENIRO College and the Lost World Theater Company present "Maggie, Ronin R PG-13 a Girl of the Streets." Based on Stephen Crane's novel, the Dance With Me performance presents Brian Colburn's original work. Call the 12:40* 3:45* 7:00* 9:50 3:15*8:45 Shannon Center for tickets (562) 907-4203 for the 7:00 p.m. DTS DIGITAL MATT DAMON show. Urban Legend R Rounders R 12:45* 3:15* 5:40* 8:05* 10:20 12:30*3:30*6:45*9:30 LOSANGELES DTS DOLBY DIGITAL PG-13 PG-13 Thursday, Oct. 1 Grand Hope Flower Rush Hour Ever After The Highways gallery shows Rosanna Gamson's urban perfor- 12:20 • 2:40 • 5:05 • 7:30 • 10:00 12:25* 2:45* 5:15* 7:45* 10:15 rhance installation Grand Hope Flower. It touches on the spirit of DOLBY DIGITAL DTS R Los Angeles. Tickets are $ 15 and the show runs through Sunday. R For tickets call (213) 660-8587. Something Mary Blade 12:25 -2:55 *5:25 • 7:55 • 10:20 2:45 • 7:40 Wednseday, Oct. 7 Tim Conway and the Hipshakers DTS JPG TOM HANKS Tim Conway and his traveling band, whose members seem to Knock Of]ffl Saving Prvt. Ryan m change every single week depending on who brings the harmon­ Parent Trap 12:35* 5:30* 10:05 1:10*4:20*7:30* 10:10 ica, serves up his own special brand of B.B. King inspired music. 12:20*5:55 On stage at the Upstairs Pub at Ambrose Pizza and Pasta Place, JL. Digital Stereo Sound in All Nine Auditoriums • FREE Parking In Rear 1j) order one of their "large" slices of pizza and drink some beer. Try (^. Open 12:00 Noon Daily * General Admission $6.00 • Children 3-11 $3.50 J J a cheeseless pizza, Vegans! And for those under 21, Ambrose serves Cherry Coke. For information, call (562) 693-1093. $3.50 for all shows staring before 6:00 pm daily Ambrose is located at 6717 Greenleaf Ave. FOR WHITTIER COLLEGE STUDENTS AND STAFF

Information compiled from various flyers and press releases. $3.50 WITH COLLEGE ID Calendar by Sean Riordan. Anytime. Present valid college ID at box office when purchasing tickets.

October!, 1998 11 Whittier College • ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT • Quaker Campus Urban Decay: Legend Gets Old Fast SOUND bites "Witless Idiots Quick Reviews Of Music You've Probably Never Heard Being Taken Out" • Your Mother, "One Big Inside Joke" Probe Records WARNING: If you select your music based on the sincerity and overall "talent" ofthe band, skip this review. If you really don'tcare about such things, please read on! Your Mother is one of those bands who realize that everything is just not as serious as people would like to believe. They are a total parody of the punk rock scene, a scene that they are definitely a part of. They are really damn funny and actually quite musically talented, just not in the conven­ Road Rage: Legend's hapless ingenue Michelle Mancini tional way. Your Mother does not rely on linear music patterns or gets the axe. thoughts but instead leans more towards stylistic dissonance, • MOVIE REVIEW legends and the killings except ^ •-;,...,•.-, •.-•:+••••:**?: continuously jumping from punk to pop to heavy metal to even a for Paul ("My So-Called Life" country sound, often in the same song. Besides the fact that their superhunk Jared Leto, struggling name makes you feel like a child again, Your Mother is really by Chris Ziegler for credibility), an intrepid stu­ ciology Rob Albro special­ awesome. QC Editor-in-Chief dent journalist who, being as in­ ized in cuu fluential and intelligent as any and folklore. S • The Queers, "Everything's O.K." Urban legends are as scary other student journalist, is pretty junctprofes^or Hopeless Records and gross as they are implausi­ much next to useless. As the kill­ esafewclasseshereandsr Although The Queers are nothing incredibly unique, they have ble—sure, you might find a fried ings continue and the film begins that catchy, melodic, pop-punk sound that easily grows on you. rat in with your chicken, but real­ to run out of characters, Natalie Each of the four songs on this EP have the requisite fast paced ly, who'd be able to taste the dif­ realizes that she's probably next, guitar, drums and sing-along lyrics that typify this style of ference? Derivative campus slash­ if only by process of elimination. music—you know, music that is fun to put on while you are er flick Urban Legend may be Sound familiar? Like any driving by yourself and wanting something to sing along really gross and implausible, but the only good urban legend, Urban Leg­ loud to (admit it, you do it too). If you are familiar with bands like thing scary about it is how blatant­ end is built around something Screeching Weasel, The Potatomen or even older Green Day ly it pirates earlier and better films. we've all experienced that helps you'd more than likely enjoy The Queers. And hey, at just under As one character admits, "An us relate to the story—in this seven bucks a pop (if, of course, you go to the right place) you urban legend serial killer? It's a case, Scream. Or Scream 2. Or / can't really go wrong—unless you're still troubled over whether stretch." And it is. Even the most Know What You Did Last Sum­ or not homosexuality is a sin. ludicrous of urban legends, like mer. Or / Still Know What You the poodle that exploded in the Did Last Summer. • Lucid Nation, "The Stillness of Over" i microwave, are far more believ­ Indeed, the constant horror Brain Floss ^Records able than this. flick references, whether clumsy Since Lucid Nation is a Los Angeles based band, you might have Natalie (Alicia Witt) is a homage or just plain laziness, are run into any or all ofthe members at any given punk show, passing wholesome co-ed with a dark past a bit unsettling. Prepare for an out their zines or engaging you in some sort of political conver­ appropriately enrolled at Pendle­ uncomfortable flash of deja vu sation. Or perhaps, if you're like myself, and end up on random ton University, a wholesome uni­ when the killer starts calling peo­ people's e-mail lists, you have been receiving mail from them Tor versity similarly concealing a dark ple on their cellular phones, in a years. Although this is all completely irrelevant, this CD is really past. scene so obviously and poorly You ever see Deliver­ cool! Musically. Lucid Nation is abrasively pleasing in an ethe­ She's managed to purge every stolen that even the actors look ance'? Colleges are the con­ real way. Most of their songs arc very discordant with unusual last vestige of darkness from her embarrassed slogginglhrough it. temporary versions of Appa- time changes—at one point the music became so non-linear that life—except for a flamboyantly Worse, the stolen parts are lachia—it's cultural inbreed­ we thought the VCR (which had been rewinding a movie) was gothic roommate with a penchant the best parts. Where Urban dares ing--- and that's a good way eating the tape. Lucid Nation probably won't impress a lot of you, for one night stands off Internet to be original, it fares badly. to describe Hollywood, too. but if you give their sound a try, you might find that electrically chat rooms—until she comes face The dialogue reaches hereto­ generated feedback and dissonance is rather pleasing to your Si> "legend" is just another to face with destiny during a class fore unexplored heights of stu­ jaded ears. Note: the word "lucid" generally implies clarity of term for "boring old story on urban legends (which, as Pro­ pidity, predictability and inco­ thought—go figure. we've heard before?" fessor Robe rt-used-to-play-Fred- herence. Audience members ..' . . TO.' ' dy-Krueger-Englund explains, are were so disgusted they took to w ith a genre— the teen slash­ • Sun Ra, "Sun Song" those fascinatingly disgusting sto­ shouting out better lines every er movie—thai didn't have Delmark Records/ Bluebird Records ries about murderers with hooks few scenes just to maintain their much ingenuity in it to begin This is Sun Ra's original recording of his first album released in and spider eggs in bubble gum sanity. with ' In llus genre, the only 1957. If you think you enjoy or might enjoy jazz in any form, I that can't ever quite be proven). The characters are so ill-de­ highly encourage you to take the time to find this disc. Sun Ra • TO'TO TO. . TO '. . Someone is taking extracur­ fined they don't even qualify as have killers be copycats. Art broke massive ground with this album way back in the day. ricular activity to new highs and caricatures, just sacks of blood Uplifting and poetic, the tracks on this disc will make your head and life imitate slaughtering Pendleton students, waiting to be chased, maimed this film in stupid spin in an enjoyable, educational way. Conceptually, the album using scenarios cribbed from Na­ and eventually disposed of. revolves around the idea that each instrument and musician has a suming we suspend b talie's textbook. Even the film's one flimsy not view this as an extrei distinctive, creative voice. As such, this music is highly expres­ One girl gets axed by a parka- hook, the link to the urban leg­ sive and transcends ordinary human speech in a way that can't be sporting hulk hiding in the back ends, is so hamhandedly execut­ described, despite my best efforts. To quote Gordon Gano of the seat of her car. Another girl is ed that great gruesome stories Violent Femmes, "Working with and listening to Sun Ra was a strangled while her roommate like the axe-murderer lurking in as mind opening experience. I didn't know what to say. I just played sleeps, oblivious behind a pair of the backseat or the girl sleeping my nipples off." Simple enough, huh? headphones. Pretty soon, the cam­ through her roommate's messy pus police blotter looks more like if muffled death come off as • Team Dresch "Captain My Captain" Natalie's assigned reading and the pointless and boring. Everyone Chainsaw/Candyass Records girl with the dark past starts to get knows how those urban legends If you like bands like Bikini Kill, Sleater Kinney, or other such jittery. turn out anyway, so why bother mi music, you'll be sure to like Team Dresch—even if you haven't Perhaps her own urban-leg­ putting them on screen? heard these bands, you still might like them. They have that nice, end-related misdeeds are catch­ Urban Legend is everything clean, female-fronted punk sound that I really love. Like Bikini ing up with her. Perhaps it's just bad and boring about the last two Kill and Sleater Kinney, Team Dresch is also concerned with an unfortunate coincidence linked years' spate of neo-slasher flicks, . feminism and other various political issues. Songs like track 3, to the upcoming 25th anniversary done without any skill or style— "My Dirty Hands Are Mined," and track 7, "To The Enemies of of an on-campus massacre, in the killer's costume is an old Political Rock," illustrate Team Dresch's musi-political agenda: which a berserk physics professor drab parka, even. "Wow, this destroy conventional reality and over-produced mainstream driv­ strolled around a dorm systemat­ whole story is going to become el. Fugazi fans might notice "Repeater"-like bass and drums ically slitting the throats of every an urban legend," somebody holding down the first song on the disc, "Uncle Phranc." All in student he met (remember that the chirps at the film's end. She all, "Captain My Captain" is an awesome CD and I highly next time you complain your should have paid better attention recommend it. Buy this album and learn. teachers are unforgiving.) in class. She forgets that for a Whatever it is, no one will story like this to become a leg­ Reviews by Ariella Horwitz and Dave Staples, believe Natalie's theory that end, somebody has to bother re­ QC Staff Writers. there's a link between the urban peating it.

12 October 1,1998 Whittier College •<* ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT • Quaker Campus Follow the Yellow Brick Artwalk to Local Creativity

Sept. 26. Throughout the day and • REVIEW into the night. Uptown resounded with the sound ofthe everything by Mike Schmidli from jazz to folk rock. A special QC Staff Writer appearance by Yersky the Magic Clown and near perfect weather Sequestered behind a huge enhanced the gala atmosphere, glass of water, a huge glass of organized by the Whittier Art tomato juice, and a very dark pair Association. Many Uptown busi­ of sunglasses, Ernest Refugio nesses were involved as well, ei­ Larine gazed idly at Power, one of ther displaying local art or pre­ about 10 paintings he had chosen senting local musicians. to display in the annual Uptown The most obvious feature of Artwalk. The vwork depicted a the Uptown Artwalk was its mul- naked woman on her stomach tifacetedness. While many artists clutching a remote control and used similar mediums, individual was painted entirely with thick style varied greatly. Citali Irma black paint—creating a stark con­ Hendrick, who emigrated to the trast to the defined curves of her United States from Mexico only body and facial expression. three years ago, displayed Picas­ "She's a very powerful wom­ so- influenced paintings radiating an," said Larine, a stylish and per­ vibrant colors and unconvention­ sonable individual of Hispanic al shapes. John M. Maluz, on the descent. "The channel changer other hand, showed black and equals power." white, "diffused impressionistic" Larine was one of the many photographs of landscapes or an­ painters, sculptors, photographers, tiquated buildings. Rebeca Guer- poets and potters who lined the ro featured numerous paintings sidewalks of Greenleaf Ave. in a along with a three dimensional bright, festive scene on Saturday, wall piece consisting of high heels nailed to a board and splattered with a symphony of colors. "It expresses who I am ... a 1 very energetic person," she said, proudly exhibiting a large pre­ dominantly pink painting. "[It's] full of energy." Chaplain Robert Perciado, whose church is the "battlefield of the streets," offered poetry exam­ f- ••••••-••••••••• ••-.-••-•- »»^-— jkj* ining the plight of American vet­ This local artist displayed his artwork at the annual Uptown Artwalk on Sept. 26. erans following the Vietnam War. hau never punnciy siiovvn ins tions." Since then. I.annc has nions.alTvcyearparlicipant.said. had five shows, and a contract Proceeds were donated to the Dis­ The event also provided an excel­ work. abled Family Service Corps, "Basically, it launched my lor a compact disk cover, and the lent opportunity for local artists future definitely looks bright— which donates between nine and to gain notoriety and popularity career." he said, "it was just fan­ 12 tons of groceries to needy fam­ tastic. People who liked my work although Larine mantains. "I'm through exposure. Prior to last a better drunk than a painter." ilies each month. year's Uptown Artwalk, Larine turned me on lo major connec­ By showcasing creativity and imagination, the Uptown Artwalk ADVERTISEMENT heightened community awareness ^ and. according to some, unity. 'The reason I come out is to help First Annual the people of Whittier," Peg Sim-

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October 1,1998 Whittier College • SPORTS • Quaker Campus Poets Overcome Turnovers to Defeat Chapman Combination of Luce to Carmichael and a sweltering defense spoil Vissefs Homecoming

• FOOTBALL

by Tyler Fleming QC Sports Editor

The conventional theory of Division III college football was turned upside down last Saturday, Sept. 26 as Whittier College, a team once regarded as the door­ mat of the SCIAC, defeated Chap­ man University, one of the top Division III football programs of the mid-1990s, 24-14. The non- conference win moved the Poets to 2-1 and dropped the Panthers to 0-3, further proof of the two pro­ grams moving in opposite direc­ tions. "Whittier College is an excel­ lent team; they were their confer­ ence's co-champion last year," former Whittier coach and Chap­ man Head Coach Ken Visser said. "They have better personnel than the last time we faced them." That last time was a 63-7 drubbing by Chapman in 1995. But Whittier looked like the Poets of old in the first quarter as they gave up four turnovers to start the game, including a Steve Marcos Ramirez blocks as Geoff Ackerman returns a third quarter interception. Luce pass whi£h was intercepted by Chapman's Michael William iams, allowed 51 net yards rush­ and returned 30 yards for the ing and recorded seven sacks. Whittier 24, Chapman 14 games first score. "The defense's effort was just Chapman 7 0 0 7 14 "That had no real effect in solid. It is the kind of effort we Whittier 0 7 17 0 24 terms of us panicking," Head need week in and week out for a First Quarter "~~ Coach Bob Owens said, referring possible chance at the conference Chap—William 30 interception return at to the three interceptions and one championship," Owens said. 08:32 (Little kick) fumble. "We adjust to adversity; Johnson agreed. "Defense Second Quarter Whit—Carmichael 72 pass from Luce at we talk about that all the time. wins championships, and our de­ 10:52 (Kohler kick) • • - .-TO'.. Nobody at any point of time felt fense is playing really good right Third Quarter • ' TO that was an out of control situa­ now," he said. "It's a team thing. Whit—Snyder 14 pass from Luce at 09:05 (Kohler kick) tion." When the offense is slacking the Whit—Carmichael 49 pass from Luce at Instead Owens turned to his defense picks it up and when the 04:36 (Kohler kick) defense, which didn't give up any defense is slacking the offense Whit- Kohler 19 field goal at 01:24 projr^^BI Fourth Quarter points as a result ofthe turnovers. picks it up." Chap—Del Conte 34 pass from Hyland at The defense, led again by seniors After Whittier's final turnover, 06:13 (Little kick) Jeremiah Johnson, George Wil­ a Luce interception to start the t-^A-^.. lacey, Marcos Ramirez and de­ second quarter, the defense forced zone for the first time since 1997. fensive player of the oneof 11 punts. The ensuing drive Snyder adjusted in the end zone as TO,.-., game junior covered 97 yards in four plays, Luce lofted his 14 yard pass. The Karimu ending with a 72 yard touchdown point after made it 14-7. Will- pass from Luce to junior O.J. Car­ Chapman punted on the next michael . Jason Kohler's kick made series which led to a 49 yard touch­ it 7-7. down reception by Carmichael, "With Steve Luce it is hard who took the pass over the middle not to catch his passes. He puts it and outran the defenders to the end Junior wide receiver O.J. Carmichael had five receptions for right there," Carmichael said. zone. 173 yards, including a 72 yard catch in the second quarter. Three series later with time "My confidence level is get­ made him a top receiver in the "We are starting to see a glim­ running down in the first half, ting there," Carmichael said, re­ beginning of his Poet career. He mer of light to where the offense Whittier was driving toward the ferring to his rise to the top ofthe leaped and snagged a Hyland pass was last year. Steve is starting to end zone until the final play ofthe Poet offense. "I'm just doing what on the goalline, halting a Panther come around and we see some half, a Luce pass intended for the coaches ask me to do." drive. "Marcos is our inspiration. future stars in Mike Windsor and Carmichael, was broken up in the The defense then took charge He is the leader of the defense," O.J. Carmichael. We are also start­ end zone. The half ended 7-7. ofthe game again on Chapman's Willacey said. ing to play better on the offensive On Whittier's second posses­ next offensive series as University Chapman scored on a wild, line," Owens said. sion of the third quarter, the Po­ of Redlands transfer Geoff Acker- scrambling touchdown pass with Pomona-Pitzer is next for ets' passing game started to click. man intercepted Chapman quar­ 6:13 left in the game, but it proved Whittier, a 3 -0 team that the Owens A long Carmichael reception was terback Greg Hyland's pass and to be too little too late as time ran led Poets have never beat. "They followed by a catch and brilliant returned it 15 yards. It led to a out and Whittier earned its sec­ are an aggressive, hard-nosed foot­ run by senior Kohlar field goal which made it ond victory ofthe season. ball team that has placed each Mike Windsor 24-7. Luce was 18 for 35 for 369 year in the top 50 in Division III," Senior wide which left "Coach [Steve] Garcia called yards and three touchdowns. Owens said. "We made some mis­ receiverJeremy several a great defense on that play," Ack­ Carmichael had five catches takes here last year." Snyder was Chapman erman said. "The defensive line for 173 yards while Snyder added Johnson said,"It is going to be back in action 4 defenders got a good rush and forced the seven catches for 89 yards. Se­ a tough game, but if we work hard after struggling grasping at air. quarterback to scramble and he nior Damin Hurst was the leading we are going to be all right," for two weeks with a The 71 yard drive threw it right to me." rusherwith21 carries for 45 yards. bruised shoulder. He ended as senior Jer­ The win was sealed in the be­ The defense allowed 1.34 • See Johnson Attends had seven catches for emy Snyder re­ ginning of the fourth quarter as yards a rush and a 35% comple­ Football Game, page 1. 89 yards and one touch­ turned to the end down against Chapman. Ramirez showed the skills that tion percentage.

14 October 1,1998 Whittier College • SPORTS • Quaker Campus Men's Soccer Splits Road Trip ' Women's Soccer Wins First of Season • MEN'S SOCCER • WOMEN'S SOCCER by Judy Stuart by Krista Whyte QC Staff Writer QCAsst. Sports Editor Despite an initial loss to Santa Cruz on Saturday, Whittier's women's soccer team had Sept. 26, the Men's Soccer their first SCIAC win ofthe season against team returned home Sun­ Occidental on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Their 5- day victorious over Menlo 3 victory over the Tigers also marks Coach College, 6-0. Kwame Lloyd's first league win at Whit­ Senior Chip Tredwell tier, as well as the only SCIAC win in the scored the sixth and final Chris Hooper kicks the ball in recent game. last four years. The Poets beat Mills on goal ofthe game, his first ofthe season. very hard and I certainly think we could Sunday, who they also beat in 1997. On "We've been headed in the right di­ have a shot at winning league if we can Saturday, however, they lost to Pomona rection all along and we've played really keep our positive mental attitude." 1-0. well, but Chip's goal really brought the Although the Poets are very young this Senior captain Cindy Bock, who has team together," Head Coach Patrick Noy­ year, with four freshmen and four sopho­ played for four years, is excited by the Desiree Wagner protects the ball. es said. "It was a good time for that goal." mores starting, the athletes proved at Men­ win. "We settled down and played our Junior Ian Hughes scored a hat trick in lo that they could play well as a team. Also, style of soccer," she said. "Wc went into the first half of this season than they did the Menlo game, two while in play and a Noyes pointed out that the team has played the game without thinking about our past during the entire season last year." third on a penalty shot. Junior Sean Power well, despite their record. In a previous losses and played hard the whole time." Assistant Coach Lnriqueta "Teke" and sophomore Jesse Alverez also scored game with Southern California College, Bock noted a summer work ethic and Hirschberg and Graduate Assistant Dave one goal each. Noyes said, "We only lost to S.C. by one preparation by many ofthe players as a Shiroma bring new perspectives to the The loss at Santa Cruz came after the goal in overtime, and they're the top difference from last year. "Kris Kimura Whittier program which are key in the team was caught in traffic behind a fatal N.A.I.A. team." created a summer workout hook for us Poets win on Tuesday. "In the last year, accident en route to the game, leaving "If you look at the quality of play in the with ball dri lis, agility, cardio workouts— I've learned to really utilize my assis­ them only five minutes to prepare before spurts of play that were really good, we everything we would need to start the: tants," Lloyd said. "They bring ideas to the match. look great," he added. season right," Bock said. "People kept in me and 1 play devil's advocate. We've The Poets lost 5-2, with senior Jesus As far as the start ofthe league season shape and arrived ready to go so that in the just adopted a new line-up that was not Gallego and sophomore Keoki Leong scor­ goes, the Poets seem to be in good shape. pre-season we didn't have to spend as my idea, but that Teke and Dave suggest­ ing the only goals of that game. Key players goalkeeper Gus Ramirez and much time conditioning. We got to move ed, which we used against Oxy. Their Despite the team's 2-5 record, Noyes sophomore Chris Hooper, who have been into drills and learned to play together perspectives are refreshing for myself and foresees a promising league season, which nursing various injuries and illnesses will right away." works for our players." will officially begin this Saturday at Cal play Saturday. "When I have everyone Lloyd agreed that the team was well Bock said, "Our goal is to be unde­ Tech. healthy, I'm happy, and everyone should prepared to start the season. "This team is feated for the rest of the season." The "The mental attitude ofthe team plays be healthy for Saturday's game," Noyes eager to listen, learn, and to play," he said. Poets play again at Redlands on Saturday a big part in it," he said. "We've trained said. "They've already scored more goals in at 1:00 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL Sophomore Macias Surges Ahead in Water Polo continued from page 16 • PROFILE the trip to Hungary he was part of a South­ to the team's victory. On the other side ern California All-Star Team that trained of ball, the defensive skills displayed in the Eastern European nation. However, by the whole team combined for a total by Krista Whyte it was not his favorite trip. of 85 defensive digs. Freshman Brooke QCAsst. Sports Editor "I liked Fort Lauderdale, Florida best Levertte came up big with 15 digs to go because it's the home ofthe Water Polo along with Valdez's 19 and Arnold's He eats, breathes and lives water polo. Hall of Fame," Macias said. "It's right 15. Luckily, he's on our team. Sophomore across form the beach, and they have the "After the fourth game loss, it was Sergio Macias, from Bell Gardens, Calif., best facilities I've been to." really nice to see the team bounce back is Whittier's high scorer on the Poets' 7-2 In his quest to find a college with a and come together to win the deciding team. both a good water polo team and good game," Head Coach Kristi Vandenberg "We are so lucky to have him," Head academics Macias found Whittier, where said. "The team showed a lot of charac­ Coach Mitch Carty said. "Sergio's not he is majoring in Physical Education and ter by fighting back which to me is a very vocal, he's not flashy or cocky. He's Recreation. sign of a very good team." a soft spoken, hard working guy. And in "I knew several of the Whittier play­ Two days later the Poets took on the world of waterpolo, anyone who scores ers before I came here either from having Chapman, a team that has given Whit­ that much is someone to be contended played on teams with them or from play­ tier trouble over the last couple of sea­ with." ing against them," Macias said. "I wasn't sons including a three game sweep (15- Macias already has 50 goals in nine sure what to expect when I first came here 10,15-13,15-13)earlierthisyear. They games, and over the course of a 30 game but even though we're Division III, Whit­ devoured Chapman 15-1. schedule Carty predicts he'll eclipse his Sophomore Sergio Macias. tier is in a very competitive league." In the second game Chapman was freshman year total of 114 goals. Carty Something else Macias appreciates looking to save face before the Whittier has been familiar with the Poets' current I school where he could play water polo about the Whittier program is Assistant crowd, only again to be turned back by co-captain's talent for years. and get a bachelor's degree, but no offers Coach Adrian Velazquez. the Poets who put them away 15-11 in "When I was coaching for Whittier were made. This seems odd for a player "He coached me for about six years on securing the second game. High and Sergio was playing for Bell who was First Team Altmont League and both school and club teams before I came Chapman came out fighting in the Gardens High he was always a player to All-CIF all four years as well as being to Whittier," Macias said. "I like playing third game, but unlike previous match­ watch out for," Carty said. league MVP his senior year. Macias be­ for him because he knows what to expect es against Chapman, Whittier was "I used to prepare my team for how lieves it was his location which deterred from me and pushes me." ready. The Poets won the third game we were going to stop Sergio. We just Division I scouts. While he's not too eager to talk about 16-14 to complete the three game sweep couldn't do it. Now I focus on how we're "It's a very political thing, how Divi­ his personal success, Macias said he— and take home the victory. going to get him the ball, because he's still sion I schools recruit athletes," he said. "I like many of his teammates and coach­ Against Chapman, freshman just as big a threat to the opposing of­ wasn't living in the right place or attend­ es—think this year the team has its best Bridgett Tichauer lead the Poets with fense." ing school in the right league for the big chance ever at claiming a SCIAC title. 11 digs. Lisa Christopher, Lawson, and It seems strange that a sophomore can schools to notice me." While the team strives for that goal, he Arnold each collected 10 digs. Valdez be such a threat in a sport dominated by Carty agreed, "If Division I schools will be a central part ofthe Poets' success. and Lawson had 20 and 14 kills, re­ experienced players. Carty explained, aren't pounding down your door recruit­ "At Whittier, Sergio's going to get to spectively. Arnold racked up 42 as­ "Water polo is his talent. A lot of people ing you, there are slim hopes for a schol­ play four years of competitive waterpolo sists. who naturally excel at something lack a arship." and get a quality education," Carty said. "This was by far our best match of good work ethic. It's his talent and his Macias has been playing competitive "Luckily for Whittier he is perhaps the the year," Vandenberg said. "We did dedication to the sport that make him a waterpolo for about 10 years. Even though best model of how to play water polo and everything we needed to do offensively leader by example and such a value to this scouts missed him, he's had several unique is a distinct leader." and defensively to throw Chapman off team." opportunities to see the world due to his After graduation Macias wants to live their game. This win should give us a When searching for a college home, involvement in the sport. near the beach in Southern California. He lot of confidence goiing into the SCI­ Whittier was not Macias' first choice. He In the course ofhis career, he's trav­ is considering becoming a high school AC schedule." wanted to earn a scholarship to a Division eled to Texas, Florida and Hungary. For teacher, and, of course, a water polo coach.

October 1,1998 - 15 • WATER POLO In 1997, Sergio Macias scored over 100 goals and earned All-SCIAC recognition as a freshman. He 'TO :TO ' : : • was also Whittier's Male Freshman Athlete ofthe \,. ..^» Year. Now a sophomore, Macias is off to a strong 1998, having scored 29 goals at the Hillman Tour­ nament and 21 at the Inland Empire Tournament at Redlands.. The Bell Gardens, Ca., native has also traveled the world to play Water Polo. Page 15 EVERYBODY WINS! Runners Send Message to Claremont, SCIAC

• CROSS COUNTRY "I was pleased with their performance," Phillips said. "The goal was to give CMS a by Tyler Fleming scare, and we did." QC Sports Editor The men's outin'g was even more im­ pressive considering not all the top runners For 34 of the last 40 years, either Occi­ participated or even ran their best, much dental College or Claremont-Mudd-Scrips like the Whittier Invitational two weeks (CMS) colleges have finished the season as ago. Maksimow has a chronic strain in his .L the SCIAC Men's Cross Country champi­ ribcage and freshman Alberto Wilfong, on, but what the men from Whittier College who finished third for the Poets at the Whittier 24, Chapm. did last Saturday, Sept. 27 at the U.C. Whittier Invitational, did not run. Riverside Invitational may be a sign that "It's important to have good depth, and times are changing. ours is better than most years," Phillips Whittier and CMS tied for first among said. "Thats what makes this a good team." Division III schools with 54 points and out­ Whittier's top woman at Riverside was distanced traditional Division III power senior Tiffany Murrey, whose 5K time of U.C. San Diego as well as all other SCIAC 21:28 placed her 86th. schools. Cal State Los Angeles was the top "The women had big gains compared college team overall. to just one week ago," Phillips said "They Senior Juan Rodriguez led all SCIAC moved up on Redlands and Cal Lu and will competitors over the 8K course with a continue to move up." personal best of 26:22, good for21st over­ The men and women prepare this week • WOMEN'S all. Junior Matt Stuart's sore knee appeared for the Stanford Invitational, a prestigious Whittier 5, Occi. to have healed as he finished third among race that .will include Division I schools. SCIAC runners in 26:42. He was 29th "We have never raced well at Stanford," overall. Freshman Luis Ibarra had an im­ Sophomore Peter Maksimow. Phillips said. "Hopefully we will put an end pressive collegiate debut by finishing 34th win the individual SCIAC title after two to that jinx" Phillips said. with a time of 26:48. consecutive strong outings, but the lead CMS will also run at Stanford, a race "I was super excited to race. I was pack at the conference final could also that could be yet another precursor to an discouraged from being out the week be­ include Stuart and Ibarra. exciting SCIAC final. "It is going to be a fore," Stuart said. "But before the race I The rest of the top seven included few points either way and no other teams was jumping around and real excited to sophomores Chris Lahti (66th/27:48), Pe­ are in the mix," Phillips said. "But can we run." ter Maksimow (67th/27:48) and Jorge get everyone together at one time? If we According to Head Coach Greg Phil­ Flores (71 st/27:53), and freshman Jhalister stick to the training program we could give lips, Rodriguez appears to be the favorite to Corona (75th/27:57). the defending champions a challenge," * MEN'S SOCCER Whittier 6, Menlo 0 Four Game Winning Streak Sends Volleyball to 6-5 • VOLLEYBALL ihe Pocls some competition by pushing them lo another long-lasting live game by Matthew Kostrubala match. A shocking 15-2 win by Colorado QC Staff Writer in the fourth game tied the match at two games to two. The WhittierCollege women's volley­ The beating seemed to fire Whittier up, ball team's five game victory against La the Poets came out hammering for the fifth Verne last week—a team that has beaten and final game. Playing ten games in two them the last three years—has kick-started matches over the last three days started to the Poets into a four game winning streak. take its toll on Whittier as they almost lost m CROSI Colorado College, Chapman University, the fifth and deciding game when Colorado See Bight and the University of Redlands all fell pulled even at 14-14. Whittier pulled out victim to the Whittier juggernaut. the victory 16-14. Whittier thrived off of "We are finally getting the respect we junior Amber Lawson's emotional and en­ deserve," senior Maricela Valdez said. thusiastic play in that essential fifth game Whittier beat SCIAC opponent Red- win. Lawson finished the night with 15 lands three games to one on Tuesday, Sept. kills and 10 digs. 29. The Poets won games one and two by "It was nice to beat Colorado Col­ scores of 15-12 and 15-8, respectively. lege," Lawson said. "We did have some Redlands took the third game 10-15 before bumpy moments but showed that we can Whittier won the decisive game four, 15- pull it together as a team and win." 10. Along with the superb setting Arnold, Mandy Arnold's 39 assists and 15 de­ the overall play of Valdez (18 kills, five fensive digs lead the Poets to a victory over service aces, 19 digs) contributed heavily TO ' . 'TO ' non-conference opponent Colorado Col­ Mandy Arnold sets the ball for Alisha lege on Thursday, Sept. 24. Colorado gave See VOLLEYBALL, page 15 Ledlie (14). Brooke Levertte watches.

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