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MotherbyV». BillD ill Thomas rpw------■ Courage■ Displays Mettle Bertolt Brecht is not an easy playwright perform. His plays are highly presenta­ tional and theatrical, and require strength in all areas of production. The LU theatre department's decision to do Mother Courage was highly ambitious, but they have suc­ ceeded in doing a commendable job. Rhonda Kundry, as Mother Courage, is the only non-Lawrentian in the cast. She has a beautiful voice and has no problem with Paul Dessau's d iffic u lt score. She also succeeds in capturing her character's gruffness and confidence. At times the part is slightly out of her acting range, and she lac ks theìe dcdominating stage presence that would greatly strengthen her perfor- mance, but she aoes have her moments particularly the tragic ones. Her grief over her son's death in the first act is touchingly poignant. > e The student actors who make up the supporting cast all put in a good effort. Of particular note is Karin Gunderson, as Katrin, the mute girl. Miss Gunderson is a consistently fresh and delightful actress, and is nothing less than that here. She hasn't a single line, but can steal a scene with the smallest gesture. Sean McCollum is also strong as the cook, and his duet with Kundry in the second act is one of the show's high points. Jeff Jolton, as Swiss Cheese, Courage's stupid but honest son, proves once again that he is one of Lawrence's better character actors. Mark Dintenfass' direction is solid throughout. He sets up intelligent stage vignettes and is frequently able to have several bits of business going on at once without distracting the audience from either one. A strong hand is needed to guide an unprofessional cast through such a difficult play and he has given it. Other aspects of the production are done equally well. Karen Sconzert's costumes are colorful and appropriate, and are easily altered to fit tne different scenes througn the use of a few accessories. The sets, by Rich Frielund, flow easily from ',cene to scene and are right on the ball. They are accented by beautiful lighting effects. The orchestra is under the direction of Dwayne Nelson and is a credit to him and the production as a whole. It is obvious a lot of time and effort have gone into Mother Courage, and it is worth seeing, not only for its own merits as a play, but also for the worthiness of this production. The LU Theatre Depart­ ment once more proves that it is a facet of the university that deserves more support than it frequently gets. GUESS WHAT? Chinese Educational System ExaminedTuition Costs by Scott Whitcomb Professor Pan paid a visit to Lawrence to Skyrocket Professor Pan J'iluan thinks that Ameri­ last Tuesday night on his whirlwind tour can college students are very fortunate of some U.S. businesses in order to drum by Steve Siegel compared to their Chinese couterparts, up more trade between America and China. Students returning this fall will be greeted because competition for university schooling He came to the United States as a professor with the second increase in the cost of there is "very hot." of engineering from Qing Hua [pronounced attending Lawrence in as many years. Ching Huaw] University in Beijing, China The substantial portion of the $1,026 and took some time out to visit with a hike will be in the area of tuition, wnich medium-sized group of Lawrentians to is rising 927 dollars, from a 1985-86 level talk a little bit about the educational of $8,325 to $9,252 next year. Token system in China. increases appear in the fees for room Chinese undergraduate and graduate and board. The cost of a room becomes studies are much like those in the United $1,080 versus $1,050 this year; board States, according to the professor; but rises to $1,494 from $1,425. The grand the major difference is the fact that only total, which is called the "comprehensive three to five percent of Chinese students fee", will be $11,826, an 11.5% increase are able to attend any kind of formal over this y e a r 's total. schooling beyond the senior high school Despite the increase, which comes just level. Those who do go, however, are one year after a sizeable increase for assured of being able to afford the experi­ the 1985-86 academ ic year, there will ence, since all of their costs are covered be no change in the approach to financial by the Chinese government. aid packages awarded oy the university, "You are fortunate that most of you according to Jackie King, director of can enter college," Mr. Pan remarked. financial aid. "We are tying to increase enrollment The university will "continue to meet and to educate people in any way possible, need", said King, through grants, loans, but the budget of tne government is simply and work-study programs. The only not big enough at this point." procedural change will be a request for Another reason that Chinese high students' tax forms, added King, who school students find it so difficult to enter noted that this is due to the fact that college is that everyone must take an the government is now requesting the excruciatingly difficult entrance examina­ reporting of students' incomes. tion before even being considered for Asked if the university expects difficulty higher education. Professor Pan said filling its quota of students in light of that the margin for accepting a student the Targe fee increases, King responded can boil down to a matter of tenths of negatively. She pointed out that most Professor Pan Jiluan of China. (pho,° by Hob Mue> a percent on their exam scores. of the schools of Lawrence's caliber have (continued on page 8) ■ Continued on page 8) Page 2 Friday, February 28, 1986

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Well, this article is merely a reminder at 7:00 PM. For those interested in atte nd­ of the events that will be happening. ing the speech, Amy will present her speech Though the banquet ticket deadline has at 8:30 PM. All this will be held in the already been passed, the speech by Amy Evergreen room in the Paper Valley Hotel Ashworth is still open, a point which 1 located on the pool level. failed to clarify in GAI's posters and the Also a reminder not to forget about ‘Survivors’ of the OPEN FORUM ON GAY AND LESBIAN last article. GAI is encouraging everyone to attend ISSUES to be held in the Union in Riverview this presentation by Amy Ashworth. Amy Lounge. The Forum will start at 10:00 is a dynamic speaker and is worth the AM and go to 4:00 PM with a lunch break Flight 105 walk to Paper Valley Hotel. As was written between 12:30 and 1:30. This will be in the earlier article, she is nationally on Saturday, March 1st. Later on that by Amy Marenick known through Phil Donahue, Good Morning night, there will be two workshops held America, and the Dave Suskind show as for parents and relatives and gay and On Sunday, March 2, Lawrence Universi­ well as other various TV and radio shows. lesbians in the Con. These will start at ty and Trever Hall are honored to have Amy will be speaking on how important 6:00 PM in room 138 for the parents, Wavne Redbere as a guest speaker. Mr. the family unit is to gay and lesbian child­ and 259 for gays and lesbians. Reaberg is well educated and experienced ren, how the break up of the family unit The workshops will be CAN WE UNDER­ on handling death and the grief that accom­ causes much stress and anguish ana how STAND OUR CHILDREN? by Amy Ash­ panies it. Currently he is working as to overcome these problems and differences. worth, and COMING OUT TO YOUR. PAR­ the consultant for the survivors of the I believe that what Amy has to say is ENTS by James Gandre. Everyone is Midwest Express Flight 105 crash which especially important to tne college crowd invited to attend whether heterosexual took place earlier this year. His book, who some will no doubt be contemplating or homosexual, parent or just young adults. Survivors, is about this. Fifty copies marriage in the future if some have already Let us chase away the ugly monster of will be available free of charge (courtesy not done so already. Amy's presentation ignorance and work for a better world of the Dean of Student's Office) to the will be very valuable to those in the future through understanding and education. participants of this program. Mr. Redberg who might have to face such a situation is not only the consultant for Midwest as a parent, or as a homosexual child Express Airlines, but also for Kimberly- themselves. Clark, Valley Banks, Grief Conseling Associ­ This presentation is a chance to look into the future at a possibility that most Count Your ation, as well as having a private practice. The Trever Hall Lounge will host this people don't contemplate and so when program on Sunday at 2 PM. Plan to attend. it happens, they are at a loss as to what Blessings to do. Don't let this happen to you. The These days it seems much easier to criticize than to compliment. I think every criticism should oe complemented by a compliment. Since I began working for the Grounds Department last fall. I've heard many critical comments about Don’t Look Now . . . snow removal. To m aintain a balance, some compliments are needed. I'd like to thank my four co-workers in Grounds for making the job enjoyable A three milliwatt Metrologlc helium-neon laser approximately 16 Inches long while plowing, shoveling, chipping, salting, by 5 Inch by 5 Inch square cross section and painted white has disappeared and sanding ¿2 miles of sidewalk, 7 parking from the Department of Physics Laboratories. The radiation emitted by this lots, 13 rental properties, and the many laser (its output beam) poses a serious danger to the human eye, whether it be academic buildings. The student workers have been a big nelp, too. Unfortunately, the eye of the user of the laser or an Innocent bystander. As such, THIS LASER MUST NOT not many students turned out to work. BE HANDLED BY ANYONE WHO DOES NOT UNDERSTAND THE INHERENT DANGERS To the people who had the common POSED BY THE DEVICE. For the safety of the Lawrence community, this laser must be sense to wear boots that were made for returned to the Department of Physics immediately (no questions asked). If you know winter weather, my compliments. To anything about the whereabouts of this laser, please contact J R. Brandenberg Immediate­ the couple of students and one L.U. house­ ly, x6719 keeper who went out of their way to compli­ —Qervais Reed ment my work, thank you. You made my day! Melro\oc*\c Neon Laser To the chronic complainers, I give you pity that you live your day without finding something to be thankful for. I hope when you see something or someone y « who is trying to make things a little better N r . for you, you can find a compliment. Sue Fisker Temporary Worker Grounds Department

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by Steve Siegel and returned to the city of Appleton. This three times in the last five years, there The Lawrence University Community could not be done in a private home or has been no concurrent increase in student Council (LUCC) is in the process of apartm ent. funding. "Lawrence has always had a strong formulating new guidelines for so-called In other LUCC-related news, the council committment to student life - at least "search ana seizure procedures. is attempting to procure for itself a $10,000 in words", said Richards, who added that Lawrence's current guidelines can be hike in its annual allowance. Currently, it [Lawrence's committment] should found in the 1985-86 Student Handbook LUCC is given $40,000 for extra-curricular be strengthened". If students are dissatisfied on page 78: they state simply: "Lawrence activities; this is the lowest with the quality of life on campus, they reserves the right to make routine funding-per-student ratio for such events should join events councils, said Richards, inspections of students' rooms for reasons in the Associated Colleges of the Midwest who pointed out the fact that these councils of maintenance, health, and safety". (ACM). Other schools, including Lake can always use more people. "Making At best, those guidelines are "ambiguous", Forest and Grinnell receive $80,000 and funds available for bringing in big acts said former LUCC president Jon Richards. up per year, said Richards. In addition, would be great for campus life", he added. It leaves open the question "why did they while Lawrence's tuition has been raised enter a room?", he added. Other questions that will be debated by the administration steering committee which will, with legal advice, present a proposal to LUCC, include: - Who may issue a warrant? - What information must be on the warrant? - What time limitations may be placed on a warrant? - Who may conduct a room search? Surveying the Library - Must the occupant be present? - What may be confiscated? - Under wnat conditions may a warrant be issued? Richards noted that this is a "touchy" issue. And there are many differing opinions on what the severity of a more comprehensive search and seizure policy should be. Adam Speer, an LUCC representative, argued that the university has the right to enter rooms that they own. "If they find you've done something wrong, that's your problem..." he said. Richards disagreed, arguing that Lawrence students should not have fewer rights that those of a United States citizen. What about "the right to privacy"? he asks. Should a potential suspect be notified of an impending search? Steve Purdum says no. "Certain rights are surrendered to join the Lawrence community", he stated. Clearly, there are no cut-and-dried answers; things need to be more explicit", said Richards. It is a question of the right to privacy, afforded all U.S. citizens, versus the desire to convict those who have done wrong. Often these ideologies by Marc Cohn (photo by Rob Mate) conflict. Speer added that "we don't want too liberal a policy - we don't want to The LUCC Library Advisory Committee library is. Finally, they are trying to set up laws to help protect people who is having a survey at this time. The find out what you like best and least about are breaking rules". committee is trying to find out library the library. The survey forms are presently Part of this discussion grew out of an usage of various materials in the library located on the first floor next to the ele- event which occurred over Christmas like government documents, card catalog, vator. The Library Advisory Committee break. During that three-week span, all etc. and services like interlibrary loan would like as many responses as possible student rooms were entered for the purposes and helpfulness of staff. They also are and would appreciate your time and co- of cleaning; in at least one roon, a stolen trying to find out how convenient the operation in filling out the survey.______road sign was found. It was confiscated CAMPUS CAPSULES: the country PELL GRANTS will fund 2,691,000 MORE THAN 68,000 STUDENTS froi A SNOWBALL FIGHT, started by a students for the 1986-87 academ ic year. middle-income families will be denied few U. of Illinois students, got out of The income cutoff for a student from federal scholarships next fall, according hand when nearly 300 others joined in. a typical family of four will drop from to Education Department officials. The The crowd went on a three-hour rampage, $25,000 in adjusted gross income, to Department is cutting $170.9 million breaking car windows and mirrors, and $24,000. from its programs as its share of the nearly overturning a van. Damages may reach $12 billion in saving required by the new $5,000. The university police say the FRATERNITY ROW, at the U. of Wis­ deficit-reduction law. students were "taking out tneir frustrations consin, was cordoned off by police when over final exams." more than 100 Greeks went on a rampage SWASTIKAS and Ku Klux Klan initials throwing snowballs and ice, and smashing were painted on the Afro-American Cultural car windows. Fraternity leaders, at police Center at Yale U. Students are not so request, spent nearly two hours trying upset with the graffiti as they are with to quell the riot. Police say the trouble tne fact that more than two weeks passed Cozy Hair was caused by heavy drinking at registra- before it was removed. One student noted tion-week parties. that pro-divestment graffiti had been removed from a university building the Stylist THE BUSINESS WORLD needs liberal same day it was written. education, according to Robert Callander, Hairstyles president of Chemical Bank. Citing the THE COST OF ATTENDING a public problems of Mexico's debt and South Africa s four-year school rose 7% between fall turmoil, Callander told a recent meeting 1984 and fall 1985, according to a survey Men’s *10.00 of the Association of American Colleges by the American Association of State that "to address today's banking issues, Colleges and Universities and the National Women’s • 12.00 it takes the values and habits of mind Assocation of State Universities and Land- that are the result of a liberal education. Grant Colleges. (CONTACT: For more Men’s Reg. Cut *8.50 information, call Mary Margaret Walker THE ASSASSIN GAME wasn't a lot (AASCU) at 202/857-1824, or Bob Aaron W ith LU. ID of fun for a Michigan State U. student (NASULGC) at 202/293-7120.) who found himself looking down the pistol HOURS barrels of two campus police officers. STATE GOVERNM ENTS, in 1985-86, 9 to 8 Mon. & Thur. The student was stalking nis 'victim in will pour record amounts of money into her residence hall with a toy gun when student grant programs, according to 9 to 5 Tu68., W ed., Fri. an RA spotted him, mistook him for a a survey of the National Association of real criminal, and phoned the police. One State Scholarships and Grants FVoerams. ti officer says he is "frightened by how Aggregate need-based student aid otfered 331 W. Ml«*«I . • 739-0081 close such incidents come to causing a by the states is expected to increase by FREE PARKING IN REAR OF BUILDING serious accident. more than 11%. Friday, February 28, 1986 Page 4 1 n k v i v p v c m m m tm A V H h i V CAMPUS SATIRE Strep Throat and the Vnrevealed Secret by “Ace Diamond” After being paid almost one million ing my composure. Thistime, *1^! The fog was so thick you could cut dollars in unmarked one dollar bills by men went where the students live and it with a spatula. Electricity hungng in a tall silver-haired man who would be into their rooms. They spent a year studying the air like the aroma of the Fox Valley known only as "Ricky," German furniture and analyzing the human shin bone and Paper Mills. People were nervous. People1-4 1_ maker Klaus Hamm and some local doctors six months designing the dorm bed frames. were scared. The night was ripe for a were told to wreak havoc on the Lawrence You mean . . ., I asked naively. I hats scandal. student body. Ricky instructed them to right, Strep shouted. Ihese bed frames I put on my hat and waited for the make some simple furniture. "Except stick out from the mattress three inches phone to ring. I waited some more. It this furniture is special," Ricky is alleged at precisely the most painlul point of rang. "Yo," I shot into the receiver, barely to have chuckled. Tliey spent six months the shin. Ouch, we said simultaneously, able to contain my excitement. "Are analyzing the human body in restful posi- recalling times when( wed fallen prey you busy?" the throaty voice at the other tions and another six months building to the administration s hellish schemes. end rasped. "No," I quickly retaliated. the furniture from which nightmares are These plans have cost the university, I knew it was my informant, btrep Throat. made. "It is simply beyond human capabili­ with planning, design and building, over "This is Strep Throat," the voice wheezed. ties to be comfortable in this furniture," 4 million dollars. But the terror doesn't "I know," I rifled back. "Meet me at the the evil Hamm was quoted as saying end there. usual spot at twenty-three hundred hours," This furniture was then put in the dormitory ’ Strep then producedroduced some fuzzy blackbla he coughed. "Yo, I knifed. We hung .— and white photographs of what appeareared up simultaneously. At the same time, to be some happy Lawrentians naviaving that is. He had a thing for military time. fun playing basketball,kett racquetball and But that was ok. He got the job done. What terror lurks swimming. What's so special about these?" I knew that he had a good one for me I inquired questioningly. "Those 'students' tonight. I was right. in the hearts of college are really Lawrence profs and administra­ What Strep told me in the darkness tion in the Rec Center in September," of the Appleton Parking Garage took Strep said in a voice quivering with rage. hold of my lungs and squeezed like a boa administrators? "But the Rec Center didn't open until constrictor slowly chokes the life out January," I com m ented trustingly. "To of an innocent Cabbage Patch Doll. I — the students," Strep said, unable to contain couldn't breathe. For a while, that is. TV lounges one night in a commando-like the tears of anger any longer. "You mean Then I could, what I discovered on that raid. "But it gets worse," Strep said angrily, . . "That's right. See that guy who fateful night was that we, the trusting Apparently, these sinister villains were can't miss from less than thirty feet? Paul students of Lawrence University, have roached by Ricky two months later Shrode. See that girl with moves like been mere pawns in a cruel and heartless aha again given one million unmarked Doctor J? Frau Friedlander. See that game of deception and subliminal torture dollar bills in plain brown paper bags, terror on the racquetball court? Chris at the hands of the Lawrence "Must've been big bags/1 I jokea. "That's Frantz. See that . . "Never mind," Administration. Here is what Strep told not funny," Strep quickly reprimanded. I shouted. "I've seen enough." "Oh no me. "Uh . . . Yeah, right," I said, quicKly regain- you haven't," Strep retorted. "It gets worse." He then produced some more photographs, this time of the administration hurriedly putting the unnecessary workers tools back on the gym and racquetball floors. This, of course, gave the impression Busy Time For Social Concerns of being unfinished. "Look on the good side," I said optimistically. "At least we'll know not to challenge Frau Friedlander world). Sixty percent of the people in to a game of one-on-one." Even if you've been in a semi-conscious attendance are served a meal typical As I sit here behind my trusty Smith- state this term, you probably still couldn't of sixty percent of the population, and Corona, smoking a Camel unfiltered and help but notice the Committee on Social so on. This event brings to attention drinking a cold Bud, I wonder what will Concerns—whether through the table some of the striking differences in standards happen now. Are the* students of Lawrence tents that it regularly leaves on Downer of living throughout the world. going--- -to take• 1 this*’■- sitting * down? No, I tables, or through the numerous posters With two of its most active members think not. It's time to dust off the head-

wonder. Doesn’t it have something to members and would really appreciate thing more pressing“ than *&the‘ right***to do withc . , Latin America? The ^he Committee Committee any any help help on on upcoming upcoming projects. „tt --They -- park>- — ont Union t Street.° So , ..hit the protest on Social Concerns is a small group of meet on Sunday nights ata t6:30 ______in Riverview.______trail, children of action, and give 'em hard-working. _ people _ who are are committed committed Living Living at at Lawrence Lawrence we we sometimes sometimes forget forget hell. I have to sit here and wait for another to increasing campus awareness of social that the real world, with all its problems, phone call, for you never know when another concernscems which they consider important, is still out there—we're luckyluckv wew p haveh^vp scandal is going to rock the Lawrence The group has been in existence at Lawrence the CSC around to keep us aware of it. community to tne core. But I'll be with under various names since the early seven- So take advantage of what they offer— you in spirit, I swear. Let's win this one ties. The table tents and posters point you're sure to learn something, for the Stepper. to the fact that, despite their small size, the group accomplishes a great deal. If you associated the name CSC with Latin America it is because this term they sponsored a Latin American film series. The series began in late January with a film on Guatemala, The Hidden Holocaust. This was followed by Nicaragua: The Dirty War, and a film on El Salvador, In the Name of the People. Also included ITS NOT in the series was a presentation by Colleen McVeigh, a Lawrence senior who was in Latin America during the summer. HOW MUCH YOU SAVE... What the Committee hopes to accom­ plish by their series is an increased campus awareness of the situation in Latin America. ITS HOW OFIEN The issue of U.S. involvement in Latin America is of special pertinence right now because the topic of aid to El Salva­ Let HOME show you how even small Oeposits dorian contras is to be brought up in Con­ made frequently can really add up with gress in the spring. The CSC hopes that it has helped people, by educating them, our high yielding savings plans. Come HOME to be able to take action on this issue. tor all your financial needs! If turnout is any indication of the success of the series, tney can be pleased—atten­ dance for the last film was around one hundred. According to Mary Biasing, an active member of the Committee, a fairly balanced point of view was pre­ sented—the films represented neither the extreme right nor the extreme left. Ilf HOME SAflNGS An added feature of the film series ■ ■ mm Downtown 320 E College • 414/734 1483 • Appleton M WestOtlce 2835 W Cottege • 414/731 3116 is that the money collected at the last ■ ■ mm Little Chute Office 201 E Man • 414/788-9106 film will be donated to the theater depart­ Menaste Oftee 1500 Appleton Rd • 414/725-0900 ment for special appearance of Martha Ptwne Home!DIAL 731 1000 FOR THE LATEST RATE INFORMATION Boesing, autnor of Las Gringas, a play about U.S. involvement in Latin America. Her appearance is coordinated with Law­ rence's production of her play. Next term promises to be a busy one for CSC. Lawrence will be sponsoring a Poverty Symposium, and plans to bring LENDER in several authorities with opposing view­ points on the poverty issue. The CSC will be helping with this event. It also plans to host another 60-27-13 dinner (these numbers represent the percentage of wealth distribution throughout the Friday, February 28,1986 Page 5

PROCESSED drive a motorcycle to church or to visit Gun control has as it simple goal to your sick mother in the hospital. They save lives. The right to life is also SATIfîf save gas and don't pollute the air as much guaranteed in the Constitution, along as cars. Guns are weapons. They propel won A with liberty and the pursuit of happiness. small pieces of metal through the air ,|”ere„ is aP apparent contradiction here. |?£F0lf/1£0 with so much force that something as 1 he Founding Fathers evidently granted insignificant as a human body often will us both the right to live peacefully and iVE&EFAPIAN barely slow them down. By design, the the right to keep handguns in our nightstands primary purpose of a hanagun or rifle lr). ,crase the Old Lady gets a little out is to take life. And they do it very well. of line when we come home after a night In fact, the vast majority of lives that out with the boys. The NRA m aintains are taken in the United States (I'm sorry that the former right should in no way I don't have the exact figures at hand) supercede the latter, and they spend are taken by guns. enormous amounts of energy and money The NR A is, in many estimations, the to ensure that it never does. This is why most powerful political lobby in the country. people join the NRA, and this is why every They use all of the money and resources time a wanton murder is committed with Ine following is a response to __Spam they can muster up from their many a handgun in the United States every Slammed ; LAwRLNTIAN; Feb. 21, 1986 members to try to influence the legislators card-carrying NRA member is in some I would like to thank Mr. Olson for of our country to see their perspective, measure an accomplice. taking the time to respond in writing Their perspective is that the Constitution If it sounds as if my "stereotyping" oi to one of my columns. With each edition guarantees us the right to bear______arms,_ the NRA was motivated by personal bias, that has been printed I have been optim­ and this right applies unmitigatedly to I might well agree. I just happen to believe istic that it will solicit a response, and concealable firearms and handguns, and that sometimes biases are not only justified, until last week I have always been any laws which are intended to restrict they are the only alternative for a thinking disappointed. I am gratified to see that that right are unconstitutional. man. my writing has finally drawn some fire. I am especially gratified, I must admit, that this fire came from a spokesman for the NRA. I'll concede that oeing ac­ cused of "Typifying National Rifle Association members as mass-murdering bigots" did not kindle, for me, any great feelings of remorse or cause me to regret Six and Counting haying misrepresented so many upstanding by Kevin Spensley citizens. I do realize, though, that most a year when his children and grandchildren NRA members do not habitually murder Mark Dintenfass, professor of English, come to visit. During this visit, Murray non-whites, even if they have managed has written a novel to be published later reflects on his life's cares, memories, to give justice the slip through some this month called A Loving Place. A regrets, sins, fears, and satisfactions. bleeding-heart loophole in the law, and Loving Place is about Murray Farber, A Loving Place is Dintenfass' sixth I did not intend for my column to give a 74 year old Florida retiree whose peaceful ublished novel and if it is anything like the impression that I believe most do. existence is disturbed drastically once ?h e previous ones, it will be good. One Mr. Olson has charged me with stereo­ of his novels, Old World, New World is typing, and I plead guilty. I hate to appeal of the highest critically acclaimed novels to something as abstract as "artistic lic­ published in 1985. Such commendations ense" to defend myself, but some methods as "I couldn't get enough" from The New of expression naturally require a degree York Times Book Review, "One can certain­ of stereotyping to be effective. Satire ly admire the weave, as well as Dinten­ is one of them. It uses specific examples fass' skill at character portrayal," from (whether real or contrived) to make a Publisher's Weekly, and A well written more generalized point or criticism. and tenderly renaered novel," from Best­ Without the device of stereotyping or seller are printed all across the covers. "typifying", the targets at which satire A student may ask himself then, why aims would become too amorphous to hasn't anybody actually heard of Mark effectively take a shot. It would be like Dintenfass, the great writer, like we have firing bullets into a cloudbank in the hopes heard of Steven King, the great writer. that it will stop raining. Dintenfass believes tne answer lies in the attitude North Americans have for In his letter Mr. Olson asked the serious writers and their work. rhetorical question "Are all motorcycle I just don't think there is, in America, owners Hell's Angels?" Obviously the a large market fo»* serious fiction," he point he was making was that to Dlindly said, and there never has been. It is accuse all members of any organization true that Faulkner, one of America's great­ (be it motorcycle owners or tne NRA) est writers was not appreciated or even of having certain inclinations on the basis known until he was well into his forties. of stereotypes propogated by a small "If you look at any typical best seller portion of tnat organization (be it Hell's list, continued Dintenfass, "I think what Angels or the KKK) is wrong. It is attaching ou will find is junk fiction (pop fiction)." guilt by association, and that is always S[e believes that serious writing does a very dangerous habit to get into. In not sell as easily as junk fiction, because this respect tna analogy works well. it is more difficult to read and doesn't There is a major point, however, at Professor/Novelist Mark Dintenfass. flatter egoes as pop fiction often does. This reality exists because Americans which the analogy fails. Motorcycles (photo by Rob Mate) are modes of transportation. You can don't take their writers seriously as the people do in Europe. Sometimes, in Europe and especially Eastern Europe, writers are taken .seriously enough to be thrown in jail. Dintenfass contends that it is typical for Americans to treat writers as they would treat a stand-up comedian Album Review: or a rock star, as entertainers purely “Clannad”for entertainment's sake. People would rath°r be entertained than listen to what by Paul Mulder and Steve Zubrensky Band—Clannad Album—Macalla This is definitely not a party album. The Irish folk quintet Clannad delivers haunting, yet soothing melodies that remind “If you look at any the listener of a gray rainy day spent in a sparsely furnished room, looking out best-seller list, I think what of a hole-ridaled mesh screen. Maire Ni Bhraonain, lead vocal, has you will find is junk fiction. ” a Joni Mitchell style voice, indicative of a folk singer. Still, the magnificent —Mark Dintenfass improvisations combined with the bands lignt vocals add up to loads of well-balanced musical talent. a w riter has to say. Songs like Caislean Oir and Almost So, if an aspiring author is willing Seems (Too Late to Turn) offer a steady, to risk a life of anonymity, how does he even drum beat, although the monotonous learn to write? Says Mark Dintenfass, volume and lack of peaks could be a turn "To be a great writer, you have to become off to the impatient record buyer. Clannad a great person and write naturally." Before also features the use of different style you can write; you have to know what instruments, like the zither. you are writing about. Experience is Listed by U2's Bono as one of his favor­ the key word, acquire experience, then ite recently recorded bands. Clannad write about it. should be played when the weather reports Dintenfass' experience has led him look grim. In fact, their track, In a Life to various places as Columbia University Time, includes additional vocals by Bono. where he studied drama, to Addis Ababa To be honest, this is the best song on in Ethopia, where he taught English at Macalla, due to Bono's multi-ranged voice, Haile Selassie University. He came to contering the sometimes over-poweringly Lawrence in 1968 and has been here ever bleak Cannad undertones. since. "It's a wonderful place, the students Overall, Macalla is for those who enjoy are great," he said. mellow and refined tunes and the shadows Professor Dintenfass, the writer will that slow-moving channels of raindrops be autographing books at The Little Profes­ creeping down window panes cast on uncar- sor on College Avenue this Saturday, petea floors. Album provided courtesy of Beggar's Tune. the 1st of March, from 1 to 2:30 PM. Page 6 Friday, February 28, 1986

> ■ - .... ____ Concert.... Choir Goes to Nebraska by Tammy Teschner The Lawrence University Concert Choir flew out of the Outagamie County by/Tammy Teschner Airport on Wednesday, February 26 for Lincoln, Nebraska. Tne choir was chosen by taped audition as one of three choirs The smooth-blending voices of Krista to perform Bruckner's Mass in E Minor and Janet relaxed the crowd at last week's at tne American Choral Director's Associa­ Coffeehouse. The singing duo, accompanied tion convention. This performance, which / f * r i , / by Krista's guitar playing, entertained will culminate the tour, will be conducted with tunes of Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, by Paul Salamunovich, Professor of Music the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Van Morrison at Loyola Marymount University in Los and others. Janet and the daughter of Angeles and recognized authority on Gre­ psychology professor Olson certainly calmed gorian Chant and Music of the Renaissance. the "minas of the audience before the The choir is fortunate to have the opportuni­ hectic week that was to follow. ty to perform Bruckner's Mass. As a small Once again, the time everyone has cnoir of 45 voices, such large works with been waiting for, there will be an "Open orchestra are not usually feasible. The Mic" as this Sunday's eclectic entertain­ Lawrence choir has successfully met the ment. Acts will vary from musical talents, challenge of preparing the piece and, comedians, poetry readings, magic acts, with two other college choirs, will perform theatrical pieces . . . all depending on it at the convention. 7 YOU! Come show off your talents (or The choir will be making other ap­ non-talents) to the Lawrence community, pearances as well. They have been chosen to prove there does in fact exist a "Law­ to perform in an intonation clinic with rence difference." To reserve a place noted choral conductor, Weston Noble. in this Sunday's program, contact Charlie For this clinic, the choir will perform Newhall at xo784. If you'd rather, come Argento's "Gloria" and parts of the and munch on cookies while witnessing Bruckner Mass. The clinic will take place this exciting event. at the convention and will be in front V of 400 American Choral directors. As a fitting end to their time in Nebraska, the cnoir will sing at a church The LU Choir. service which will be televised throughout the state of Nebraska. At this service, the choir will perform the Argento, Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb" and a piece written Symphony Orchestra by Lawrence Choir director Richard Bjella. Appleton and the Lawrence community will have the opportunity to hear the Presents Winter Concert Concert Choir perform major works from by John Emanuelson the tour on Sunday, March 9, in the Law­ This Sunday at 8:00 pm, the Lawrence under the baton of Professor Martin Fischer, rence Memorial Chapel. Symphony Orchestra will be performing who began in this capacity in 1983. Since its winter-term concert. Like many his arrival, Fischer has sought to unify Lawrentians, you have probably never the orchestra under a common goal of attended an LU Orchestra concert during excellence. Most listeners would agree your years here. However, this Sunday that the young ensemble of today is a eveing, you will get another chance to finer one than the orchestra of a few Yo-To Cominghear the group, and this concert may years ago. prove to be one of the finest and most Fischer is well-qualified to undertake exciting programs offered by the orchestra such a task. Recipient of a four-year in recent years. Works by Nelson, Cherubini fellowship from the pretigious Juliard Up Soon (featuring French Horn soloist Cynthia School of Music, his resume reads like Grammy Award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Loebl), Mendelsshon, and Brahms will an excerpt from "Who's Who in 20th Century via will perform in the Lawrence Chapel, be performed, and the Lawrence community Music". He has worked with renowned Friday, March 14, at 8 PM. His is the is invited to listen and enjoy — at no charge. musicians including George Szell, Mistislav third concert in the 1985-86 A rtist Series Lawrence has had an orchestra for many Rostropovich, and Isaac Stern. He also at Lawrence. years. Until recently, however, its existence spend over 15 years at Brown University An exclusive CBS Masterworks artist, on campus was barely noticed, and its creating a full symphony. Ma's recordings of the six Bach "Suites performances were characterized by only As Fischer has often said, building and for Unaccompanied Cello" won the 1984 average playing and embarrassingly small unifying an orchestra is a process that Grammy Award for Outstanding Classical audiences. The past three years have takes many years, and demands a high Pe ' ' >gn ' ’ been a time of gradual rebuilding and level of mature playing from each of by Time and Ovation magazinesmaga: as well. strengthening of tne LU Orchestra, now the members. The concert this Sunday On February 25, Ma was recipient of two more Grammys: one for Best Solo Performance in Classical Music and one for Best Solo Performance with an Orches­ tra. Ì Ï I T I I I I T T I I I Ma was bora in Paris of Chinese parents T Ï and began his music studies with his father at the age of four. Upon emigrating to the United States, he entered the Juilliard Ï r School to study with Leonard Rose. He later graduated from Harvard University. He gave his first public recital at T i the age of five, appeared as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic under I I the baton of Leonard Bernstein when WE ARE MOVING! seven, and has become, at age 30, the I most sought-after instrumentalist in the I world. Ma won the coveted Avery Fisher Ï - MONDAY, MARCH 3RD - Prize in 1978. Since then he has performed \ with all the major orchestras tnroughout the world, performing under such eminent T I conductors as Claudio Abbado, Herbert FOLLOW US TO: von Karajan, Zubin Mehta and Seiji Ozawa. Ï A limited number of tickets are available ï at $8 for adults, $6 for senior citizens HON. Richmond Street and students. Reservations may be made Ï at the Lawrence box office, 115 N. Park I Ave., or by calling 735-6749» Monday Ï 735-9500 through Saturday, noon to 5:30 PM. n K M M K \ Friday, February 28, 1986 Page 7 SPORTS LU Hockey Team Stops String of Losses

by Brad Snelson After an impressive 3-1 start, the Lawrence hockey team has proven inconsis­ tency to be their most prominent character­ istic, dropping six straight while lowering their overall record to 4-6. The string was stopped last Saturday night with a 6-3 win over UW-La Crosse. This was the first victory over a big univer­ sity in recent years and the first victory for goalie Bruno Mangiardi. Mangiardi played well as usual, making some exciting saves which he seems to do in every game he plays. In talking with a few LU skaters, I learned that this season's loss string has pretty much drained all team spirit, morale, and confidence, which is not that surprising, 6 losses in a row can be depressing. It s unfortunate, but the attitude now seems to be of the "let's just think about next season" variety. Don't get me wrong, a solid effort is being put forth, but the enthusiasm is lacking. The season is not lost yet however, as the Vikings can still climb to a .500 season with wins over St. Norberts and Ripon, whom they already beat once this season. Finishing off tne season with a couple of wins could be a much needed boost for next year. LU Hockey player takes a dive. (photo by Li Ilian Fu/u) Viking Swimmers Hope to Drown Opponents

Lawrence University hosts the 47th Lawrence, a solid fifth-place finisher Other top extenders for the Vikir gs annual Midwest Conference Swimming last year, goes into the meet unbeaten include diver Mike Aki, who placed second and Diving Championship this weekend. in 1986. The Vikings finished the regular and third in the required and optional Action begins Thursday night at 6:00 pm, season 5-0 in dual meets and placed first diving, respectively, last year; Jamie continues Friday witn preliminaries at in the five-team Wisconsin private colleges Wagner in the 50-yard free and the 100-yard 10:00 am , then concludes on Saturday championship meet. While a lack of depth butterfly; Steve Purdum and John Neumiller with prelim inaries again at 10:00 am and will prevent the Vikes from seriously in the 200-yard free; Jerry Davis in the finals at 4 pm. The meet is open to the challenging for the overall title, they 100 and 200-yard backstroke; and Sloan public free of charge. could improve upon last year's finish. Watson in tne 200 and 400-individual Of the 15 individual champions in last Junior co-captain Scott Stepanski leads m AlsoV' with a chance of scoring for the year's meet, 11 are back this year to defend the Viking entries. Stepanski, who placed Vikes are divers Todd Schroeder, Wayne their titles, led by double winners Jim in three events last year, is one of the Heitpas and Jon Browne; Rich Taylor Redfem (200 and 400 freestyle) of Grinnell top contenders in both the 500 and has a shot at the 100-yard backstroke: and Mike Horton (100 backstroke and 1650-yard freestyles. He will also compete Charlie Roan in the 500-yard free; and 200 individual medley) of Coe. in the 100-yard breastroke. Steve Helm in the 200-yard breaststroke. IM Basketball Results In intramural basketball this winter, there seems to be a lot of competition. There are thirteen men's teams (including five fraternity teams representing four fraternities) and three women's teams, including one sorority team. In the Men's Resident Hall Division, Campbell's Soup leads the pack with a record of 8-0. Then comes the Monks (7-1), WBOV + Tony Clearance Sale (6-2), Shooting "c" Men (4-3) (that name should be censored), Colm an (3-4), Muddy Helments (2-5), Blue C ollar Workers (1-7;, Terrapin Station Serraffyn Silver and last but not least, ASCENT (0-6). In the Fraternity Division, the Phi Inventory Clearance Delt I team (4-1) is tied with the Delts. 50% OFF Next comes Phi Delt Zeroes (2-3), Betas On ALL (1-4), and the Phi Taus (0-5). In the Women s O u r Famous Division, Mostly Sage is way ahead of Apparel & the other teams (3-0). Then comes Kohler Jezebels (huh?) (1-2) and the Kappas (0-2). Bath Products All records are given as of February 21st. SAVE UP TO '■port SJtat IInanocruTiva_____ 1 1 n i Jà a it 60% OFF Jiw ilry Lin# In Th« Guild With

SALE NOW IN PROGRESS Hour»: Man., Itwn., H . tO-*j Tw*» Wad.. Sot 10-5; M a y 12-4 Avt. LU wrestler takes to the mat. (photo by Lillian Fujii) Friday, February 28, 1986 Page 8 25* PERSONALS

Hans: HEY Dishwasher man! Ann's the boss! John Singer: How's your hardware? To a funky party bopping kind-of-guy, —B.K. Club may your body Keep grooviiv forever and Two workshops to be given by Amy ever! Ashworth and James Ganare. CAN WE A fellow party machine E.J.D., UNDERSTAND OUR CHILDREN? Amy You are ravishing. Ashworth, Con. Rm 138, 6:00 PM , and —An "Admirer" COMING OUT TO YOUR PARENTS. James Beaker, Gandre, Con. Rm 259, 6:00 PM. Most people send their pledge brothers/ sons stupid messages, but I don't do those Child, I never knew your nickname things. would be so fitting. It was nice being Those who can't stand to watch shouldn't. --Mighty Glad friends.

Ha«; ?i.yuuly found my fountain pen? DESPERATE PSYCH MAJOR seeks Speech by Amy Ashworth at the Paper I lost it earlier this year, and I miss it volunteers: Valley Hotel in the Evergreen Room to a lot. It is a black '58 Parker with a gold People are being sought to be subjects begin at 8:30 PM, Febrary 28th, tonight! cap. $5 reward! in an experiment being conducted for —Ann-Charlotte, x6859 Experimental Designs. FRESHMEN and SOPHOMORES are preferred, but will To those who can't watch: DON'T! take what I can get. If you're interested, Qween Geek: either drop me a line in campus mail with Do you do Lawrentians yet? your name and phone number or call me Lauri-Lou: - B .K . Club at x6879. Welcome to LU! I'm so glad you came. NOTE: Would like responses by Friday, Go Knox! February 28th. John, YOUR COOPERATION WILL BE AP­ Mickey and "the duck" are in my room. PRECIATED. Please help a fellow col­ Ann is the Boss! league. —Cutie Thanks, Veronica Sanchez, x6879. OPEN FORUM ON GAY AND LESBIAN Dribbles: This experiment will cause neither ISSUES in Riverview Lounge to begin Enjoy the weekend. I'm looking forward physical or psychological harm nor embar­ at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a lunch break to guppies on Sunday! rassment. So what do you have to lose? between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM, March Love, S.H. All I'm asking for is one half hour of your 1st. time, Monday evening at 8:00 (will give the location later) and Sunday afternoon at 3:00 in Riverview Lounge. To Puuert, A .W „ See you in Florida!!! TheTh next time we spend the night Love, Em FOR SALE: Cheap, funky silver jewelry! together, let's do it over something trivial— Sage 306. like pepperoni pizza and bach beer. Love, A .C . Jen: IMaybe not the formal; perhaps Bridgekorte?’ ’ k< * " Come to the Phi Tau Pledge Party, "Studybreak 86." FRIDAY NIGHT 10:00—? Frank Mobile: $1.00 Door Charge. I.D.s Required. What could be better than a birthdav t x /t a c r * story between Oshkosh and Appleton? Same aot time next year?! —. Chair. I PDA is awesome. With love from the one that knows where Lake Placid is. ______

cont’d from page 6 students in the future, but at the moment, Orchestra, Pan,cont’d from page 1 the problem is a financial one for the could be another big stride forward for Chinese government. After all, the govem- the Lawrence Symphony. The works on we would build as few as fifty trucks ^worfd's^opulluin. ^ ^ qUarter of the program are both very listenable and per year, he said with a chuckle. v H a great challenge to perform well. Felix Mendelssohn's familiar "Hebrides Overture will open the program. The TODAY'S CHINA THE CULTURAL REVOLUTION next two numbers feature Cynthia Loebl °? tile Erench Horn. Ms. Loebl is a graduate Since Deng Chao Ping took over the Education in the land of Mao Tse-Tung of the Eastman School of Music ana Florida leadership of China in 19<7, after Mao-Tse during the "Cultural Revolution" of the State University, and has studies and Tung died, "Everything has gone extremely 1960s was also de-emphasized to such performer in Europe and America. This well," Mr. Pan exclaimed. an extent that most of the institutions is her first year on the Lawrence staff. "We have restored and reformed many of higher education almost stopped admit­ She will perform Paul Nelson's 1961 courses and universities. We have also ting any students. According to tne Chinese composition "Idyll for French horn and adopted a degree system similar to that Marxist policy of that period, education Strings and the "Sonata for French horn in the United States, with a bachelor, could only take place at the location of and Strings" by Cherubini. Both pieces masters, and doctorate possibilities," the people's workplace. demand mastery and illustrate the beauty professor said. "After 19*7, the government According to Mao-Tse Tung, education ol the French horn. The concert will felt it was important for the students was supposed to combine with practice—in conclude with Brahms' Third Symphony, to have a broader choice of courses so which case everything was supposed to considered by many to be the finest of that they would gain a broader view of be taught in the factory and on tne farm," his four symphonies and one of his greatest society." In a sense, then, they began Mr. Pan reflected. "All the teachers masterpieces. to feel that a more "liberal arts" approach were sent out of the universities and all With midterms over and finals yet weeks was necessary for their educational system. the laboratories were closed. It was really away, the 3:00 concert time gives you a catastrophe for the educational system." an excellent chance for a 90-minute study During the Cultural Revolution, the break. Admission is free, so don't miss formation of workshops was emphasized this chance to be part of this exciting “What we need in China are because of their "practical" educational Lawrence event. value. fewer restrictions and more "At that time, we had to build autos in our own shops at the schools. But we Tuition, cont’d from page 1 stress on individual were terribly inefficient. Sometimes had regular hikes over the past five years without experiencing any problems. She development. ” further noted that the cost of attending CRATE CR-1 AMPLIFIER FOR SALE. Lawrence remains lower than many other Excellent condition, two channel schools, some of which run their annual The educational system in China today amplifier. 12" speaker, wooden frame. bills as high as $19,000. [Figures for other has also encountered the "computer revolu­ Asking: $125. Contact: Charlie Newhall, ACM scnools were unavailable at tion." In fact, one of the reasons China x6785. Lawrentian press time] The "price tag has expanded its trade with the West—the isn't a concern". King indicated that the U.S. in particular—is because of their attitude of the administration is one of desire to obtain more high technology. a "Cadillac versus Chevy" analogy, which Professor Pan emphasized the point that argues that people will be willing to pay the Chinese government is going out of extra for quality. Some students do not its way to promote computers in universities share King's dismissal of the rate hike. there. Sophomore Mike Wysocki, when asked his opinion of the hike, replied that he was disappointed that there was no student CONSTRUCTIVELY CRITICAL input in the decision. "I fail to see the reason for it", he added. Another student Mr. Pan spoke quite frankly about who spoke only on the condition o some of the problems that China now anonymity, said that he was disappointed faces—partly as a result of former govern­ that Lawrence is raising its fees an amount mental policies. more than double that of the current "We have a common saying in Chinese inflation rate. "It would be a terrible education," the professor said. "The stu­ thing if [Lawrence] became an oasis fordents have very high marks, but very the wealthy...it's vital to our education low ability. What we need in China are to preserve a mix of students - in all fewer restrictions and more of a stress respects, including socioeconomic on individual development." background." Other students had no opinion Mr. Pan thought very highly of govern­ on the issue, and indicated that any cnanee ment-sponsored student exchange programs. in atmosphere on campus would not Be NITE CLUB He sai# that he hopes to see more cultural 1004 8. 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