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VOLUME XXIX • NUMBER 20 FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2005 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, NEW LONDON, CT Conn Announces Deal With Harry's Taxi Students Elect

By LIZ GREENMAN AssOCIATE NEWS EDITOR Class Representatives A new service for off-campus trausportatiou was implemeuted last BY LIZ GREENMAN classmates support [him]." week for Couuecticut College stu- AssocIArE NEWS EDITOR The primary respousibility of the deuts. Harry's Taxi of New London, Class Vice President is to manage 20nnecticut now has a deal with the The elections for the Student class assets. Jackie Bryant was re- College to provide studeuts with cab Goverumeut Association (SGA) elected to the position for the class service by allowing Conn students Class Council positions for the of 2008. She commented that she to preseut their ideutificatiou cards 2005-2006 school year took place on "plans to continue to serve as an instead of payments. Camelweb Wednesday, April 20th effective liaison for [the rising soph- The arrangement will be done through Friday, April 22ud. omore] class aud to successfully via voucher method, which means Accordiug to Alex Schoeufeld 'OS, manage the class' finances. 11 that the studeut simply has to fill out current SOA Public Relations Russell Chase, newly elected VP a slip aud the fare for the taxi ride Director, approximately 160 to 200 for the rising juuiors of 2007, will be billed to the studeut's people voted iu each class' respec- expressed similar sentiments, staling account. Up to four people, includ- tive election, which is less thau half that he "loves the s-t out of this ing non-students, can ride in the taxi of the students iu each grade. school aud [would] do auything for at once with only one identification The Class Presidents' responsi- it." Asa Shiverick was elected to card.Also, students can present mul- bilities include attending weekly serve as the VP for the Class of tiple .identification cards and have SGA meetings and coordinating 2006. the fare split evenly betweeu them. class events. Jason Fried was elected The positiou of Judicial Board The average fare to downtown New for the President of the Class of Representative is a significant time Loudou is approximately $7 to 8 2008, Mike Materasso for 2007, aud commitment, as the representatives dollars, so the arraugemeut preseuts Bobby Brooks for 2006. Both are required to atteud frequeut J- both a convenient and inexpensive Brooks and Fried currently serve as board meetiugs. Aarou Wheeler aud optiou to students, especially wheu presidents for their respective class- Maureeu Durkiu will be represent- split by a group. In an effort to prevent dnmk drl'ving,Harry's Taxi will allow students to charge their student accounts instead ofpaying with cash. (Pace) es, while Materasso was 2007 iug the class of 2008. Durkiu '08, Students have approached the President last year. currentI-Board representative,com- admiuistrators iu the Office of Reduction Couunittee (HPRR) of studeuts to aud from the hospital Anne Hopkins Gross, Associate Brooks said that he was "pleased meuted that she "really eujoys being Studeut Life every semester to show developed the coucept of the taxi in non-emergency situations. Deau of Student Life aud Chair of that the [curreut] juuior class ou the board, aud [is] lookiug for- interest in developing a 'Safe Rides' service arrangement with the Additionally, the taxi service is ver- HPRR, stated that she feels it is a thought euough of the job [he] did ward to anotherproductive year." program. This semester, there was College. The program was iuitiated satile aud beueficial to the studeut "real win-win arrangement for stu- this year to briug [him] back oue Jou Pisarski was elected to repre- renewed student concern brought after cousideriug comparable pro- body as a whole. dents and issues of safety .. .It even more time. Materasso also has previ- seut the Class of 2007. The secoud before the Student Goverument grams at other schools and because The service can extend to desti- benefits Harry's Taxi. I! ous experience as a Class President, representative for the rising juniors Association about their peers' driv- there was no funding for an internal nations as far as Providence, Rhode Next semester business cards haviug served his freshmau year. He will be elected iu the fall. Jasou iug iutoxicated from New Loudou safe rides program. Health Services Islaud. The school is effectively only will be distributed to the studeut stated that he is "looking forward to Fitzgerald aud Emily Coheu wou the bars. had a pre-established relationship acting as a middle-man in the deal, body with all the pertinent phoue getting back iuto the swing of The Health Promotiou Risk with the company for transportation which beuefits all parties iuvolved. numbers aud program details. things," aud is "thrilled that mauy continued on page 6 Students Speak Out On Divers ety Environmental Issues

By JOANNA GIIJJA ities. Sara Jayanthi, a sophomore Lennon, a senior at Conn, was Issues In Response to Recent Debate AssOCIATE NEWS EDITOR aud presideut of the Environmental respousible for ruuuiug the chil- By MmLISfRO Club, also contributed to plauuing drens' programs. Popular childrens' The event was in no way intend- for Iyeugar himself who gave au Ou Saturday, April 23rd, and execution of the festival. One of activities iucluded tye-dying, color- STAFF WRITER ed to directly respoud to Iyengar's impromptu address agaiust affirma- Couuecticut College's the highlights of the day, especially iug workshops, aud face paiutiug. column. Rather, it was an opportu- tive action, attemptiug to justify his Euvironmental Club spousored the for Jayauthi, was Group Art Attack's Musical performances, food, When College Voice columnist nity to discuss the state of diversity position that being against racially 16th auuual Earth Day Celebratiou. theatrical performance of Dr. and recycled crafts were also major Nick Iyeugar sat dowu to write his in the campus, even though many of preferential policies is not inextrica- The celebration was supposed to Seuss's Book, The Lorax. Also, attractions at the celebration. weekly column two weeks ago, he the comments were pointed at bly connected to racism. take place on the Knowlton Green community based educational action MOBROC aud the Couu Chords never anticipated the reaction that Iyeugar, aud the eveut came out of Speakers ou the other side of the from I I a.m, to 5 p.m., but was groups aud organizations, such as provided live eutertaiumeut. Brett would eusue. Nick has become au several Coffee Grouuds braiustorm- issue quoted poems and articles by moved to the 1962 room due to tor- the Greeu Party, the Arboretum Spigelman, a senior music major at overnight celebrity on a quaint cam- ing sessions on an appropriate civil rights activists. They also rential rain. Despite the venue Society, Sierra Club, aud Connecticut College, wrote as well pus thatin recent years has been crit- response to the article. At the Coffee offered explanations as to why the change the celebration was a great Connecticut Fund for the as performed a variety of pieces icized for its lack of activism and Grounds were students, faculty, and column was unfounded. success. Attendance was high, as Environment were present to answer specifically for this eveut. Tom dialogue. Siuce the article's publica- administrators, who came to the Pride and Porterbelieve the issue the festival attracted students, ven- any questions and promote activism. Callahan, auother musiciau aud soug tiou on April 15th, College Presideut conclusion this would be an excel M is not the article, it is education on dors, community organizations, and Among the most popular attrac- writer, played an assortment of Normau Faiusteiu has iucorporated leut opportuuity to provoke dis- tolerauce. They believe these terms members of the surrounding corn- tions were the fair trade vendors, works like "Inch by Inch" aud "Have the issue into several college-wide course. are thrown about but not addressed munities. many of whom were selling home- to Have a Habitat." To compliment addresses as well as au e-mail, it has The article criticized the lack of properly by the school. Pride noted, Throughout the day, uumerous made jewelry, dresses, and even the music, the Euviorumeutal Club inspired 18 letters to the Voice, "traditional" Western civilization "[Conn]does put emphasis on diver- activities were provided for educa- watches. Many of these vendors served homemade chili aud bread spawned a facebook club touting classes in the fall course schedule as sity, but it is not something that is tional and entertainment purposes. were Connecticut College's own tal- bowls, uotebooks made out of recy- 133 members, aud most recently, has well as an over-emphasis on diversi- respected universally. We're taking Alaya Morning, a juuior ethno- ented artists and students. The cele- cled cardboard, aud bowls made out beeu the catalyst for a speak-out iu ty, which Iyengar contends, under- baby steps. We should be takiug botauy major, was the Earth Day bratiou appealed to the public as of old records. frout of the College Center. miues other importaut programs. Iu leaps and bounds. II coordinator and was responsible for well, especially siuce there were Eveu with the Earth Day The speak-out, organized by addition to content, many have criti- Many audience members echoed the facilitation of many of the activ- many activities for children. Becky freshmeu Carolyu Pride aud Nicole cized Iyengar's unapologetic lan- similar remarks; Becky Hodges '08 continued on page 6 Porter was co-sponsored by Umoja guage. Iu a well kuowu line, he said, "Youguys [the organizers] are aud SOAR (Studeuts Orgauized wrote that minority groups have starting a discourse among the stu- Agaiust Racism), aud was atteuded taken the administration hostage. dents that wasn't addressed before. Biira '08 Hosts Booksigning by roughly 40 studeuts as .well as a Most of the event's speakers This isn't about beiug black, white, BY JOANNA GlWA steady stream of passers-by. were supportive of the cause, except or Asian. It's about a campus-wide her seven siblings were able to go to school. Keeping issue that must be addressed. Porter AssOCIATE NEWS EDITOR with the Heifer Iutemational promise, the family donat- echoed,"This isn't about Nick. His Ou Thursday, April 28th, Beatrice Biira sat diligent- ed the first female offspriug of their goat to auother faru- opiuiou is a gathering of the opin- ly iu the College Bookshop signing copies of the chil- ily in need. Beatrice excelled academically and received ions of several members of the col- dren's book, Beatrice's Goat. Written in 2000 by Page a one year scholarship to Northfield Mouut Hermon, a lege community. This is a McBrier aud Lori Lohstoeterho, this New York Times prestigious prep school. Biira arrived iu the Uuited

Connecticut College issue. II bestseller is based on Beatrice's life and experiences States iu May 2003 aud speut two years at Northfield The Voice coutacted Iyeugar who growiug up iu the village of Kisinga, Ugauda. All of the continued on page 6 said he stands by his arguments illustrations in the book are actual reflections of although he coucedes he could have Beatrice's uative village. Currently, mauy elemeutary expressed himself more cordially. schools nation wide use the book in their "Readto Feed" He cautioned thatit is "excellent that program. Interestingly enough, this is not Beatrice's people feel free to express their first public debut, as she was featured on "Good opinions in a public way, but it Morning America," "60 Minutes" and "the Oprah should also be appreciated that some Winfrey Show." In addition, in January aud February of people do uot always feel comfort- 2001, Biira had the opportuuity to travel to over 17 states able to express themselves so opeu- aud speak at over 130 venues ou her book tour. ly." In response to Fainstein's reac- Beatrice Biira, a native of Uganda and a freshman tion, Iyeugar remarked that it simply here at Couuecticut College, was uot always fortunate proves his point that the administra- enough to have a fine liberal arts education WIthinher tion is quick to condemn criticism of grasp. At one time,' her family, which consists of its diversity policies. Beatrice and her seven siblings, struggled to send the The orgauizers aud Iyengar were childreu to public school iu Ugauda. However, mauy of

cordial aud agreed that if nothing the fami'1'y s troubles were alleviated w h en, 1 in 1994 , they else, the article served to iucrease received a goat. Immediately, the family uarued the goat awareuess on both sides. Wheu Mugisa, which meaus luck. The goat, which was provid- asked what she would say if she ed by H eifer Iuternatioual was able to prod uce euough could make auy remark to Iyengar, milk. ff 'd rt the faru . ,0 spring, aud mouey to feed au suppo. d Nicole Porter '08 spoke in front of cro yesterday to a group of interested students. (Pace) Porter said, "Thank.you. II ily. As a result, Beatrice, who was nine at the nme, an Beatrice signed copies of a book based on her experiences. (WIlsall) t 2· • APRIL 29. 2005 • TIlE COUEGEVOICE EDITORIAL&OPINION ~································it:~~~'·~(Ji··1i1Hi~··~j[)ii;r4[)iil· j New York Times Improves ; , "'"''''''''.." , ,..,..,..,.."",,,,,,,,,,,,,,'''"""'''W''''''''''''':' ;Diversity Issues Spark Dear Editor, ; Intellectual Climate On Campus ':.Discussion on Campus Nick Iyengar criticizes Connecticut College for~ • using affirmative acnon in the admisstons process.: Connecticut College is a private institution that openly; In recent weeks, students have capitalized on the school's newest inteUectual resource: The New York Times. Dear Editor, acknowledges the use of affirmative action.lfyou don't: Accessibility to the newspaper has enhanced the College's environment in just the first two weeks of its trial peri- · support affirmative action (which is fine, because as a; od. Students read and discuss The TImes with peers over lunch in Harris, the library, and on sunny days, outside on ~ Without a doubt, diversity of thought is an essential "diverse" institution, we must respect all people and: various lawns. Its presence has broadened the campus' horizons, and the administration should sustain the effects of :component of a liberal arts education. However, the their opinions). then don't apply to Connecticut; this positive change. :statements expressed in "College values 'Diversity' College. If you are reading this letter. you presumably; The Mission statement of the College's Strategic Plan states. "Connecticut College educates students to put the :over Academics" and upheld in "Practice what you were accepted by Connecticut College. I arn white. and;

liberal arts into action as citizens in a global society." The range and quality of Conn's classes. guest lecturers. diver- :Preach, II are racist. In the former opinion piece, Mr. I was accepted to the college. Neither myself nor any; sity efforts, amongst other resources, enforce this kind of dually intensive and extensive liberal arts education. Free- ;Iyengar states. "enforcing equality upon people who are white student here was negatively affected by affirma-; access to The Times furthers academic learning and the mind-set that makes it possible and valuable. :Dot equals is the order of the day." Mr. Iyengar is imply- tive action. Besides, just look around: if affirmative: The College Voice serves as a valuable written reference for campus news and student opinions. While we are :ing that students of color are benefiting at the expense action negatively affects white people, affirmative: interested and immersed in campus life during our college years, it is important that we stay informed with current [of white students. clearly tying merit to race. We strong- action may be non-existent at Connecticut College. : events and evolving opinions of II global society. I! Every year, students interview for internships, jobs and graduate :ly believe that afftrmative action is not a racist policy Where I agree with Nick is that diversity extends: schools, and in these situations, knowledge of world events is fundamental. As job and graduate school applicants, :and applaud Connecticut College's efforts at countering beyond skin color. religion. and lifestyle choices.] Conn students bring with them a top-notch education. and its essential for this to be followed through with sub- ;the status quo of white privilege. As anyone who has Diversity should also exist in ideology. While I have; stantial knowledge of the events that are shaping this world. :traveled beyond the premises of Connecticut College seen few written attacks on Nick Iyengar (as The Voice: By continuing to offer students free access to The New York TImes, the College will advance the liberal arts edu- :can attest, this increasingly globalized world functions published only two letters opposing Nick from campus] cation that shapes the futures of its students. :on the basis of multicultural and transnational interac- groups and departments, and none from individual stu-; :tion. Needless to say, the exposure to diverse back- dents). I have heard strong verbal attacks against him.] :grounds and cultures in and outside the classroom at Some students were even petty enough to form a: POliCIES ;Connecticut College only strengthens the ability of stu- Facebook alliance against him (which I am sure; ;dents to adapt to the realities of our world. We do not changed Nick's opinion). In attacking Nick Iyengar's; [believe that the opinions expressed in Mr. Iyengar's arti- ideas, you are attacking diversity itself. • :cles, nor the subsequently published srudent responses. While I think diversity is beneficial to any learning; :represent the overall sentiments of our campus commu- environment, I question the college's methods of: :nity. We personally believe that our college experiences "encouraging" diversity. Integration should be the strat-] :have been enriched immeasurably by the presence of a egy for promoting relations among diverse people (as: ADVERTISEMENTS LEITERS TO THE EDITOR [student body that represents diversity in race, politics, diversity is what it is, and therefore cannot be "encour-] The College Voice is an open forum. The opin- Letters to the Editor are due strictly by 5:00 :religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, class, aged"), not isolation. "Safe houses" and the like: ions expressed by individual advertisers are p.m. on the Wednesday preceding publica- :etc. encourage isolation. Perhaps if the school re-considered: their own. In no way does The College Voice tion. The College Voice reserves the right to ; One of the virtues of Connecticut College is the its approach to diversity, there would be less antago-] endorse the views expressed by individual edit letters for clarity and length. No [variety of classes it offers and its constant efforts to nism towards the idea. advertisers. The College Voice will not accept unsigned or anonymous letters will be pub- :expand students' academic options. As Professor ads it deems to be libelous, an incitement to lished. However, names may b e withheld :Forster's letter illustrates, Mr. Iyengar's "foundation of Eric Plapper '08 :any serious college education" is not compromised by violence. or personally damaging. Ad rates are upon the author's request. The College Voice :Conn's consistent efforts to diversify the curriculum. Dear Editor. available on request by calling (860) 439-2813; will not publish letters deemed to be a per- :We recognize and respect that not all students necessar- please refer all ad inquiries to the Business sonal attack on an individual. The College [ily value these same priorities. However, this discussion I am writing this letter in response to the opinion: Manager, Allison Glassman. The College Voice Voice cannot guarantee the publication of ;should remain purely in the intellectual realm and not piece, "College Values 'Diversity' Over Academics/': reserves the right to accept or reject any ad. any subrrtission. Letters should be single- ;stoop to the level of personally offending other mem- from the April 15 issue. There were several statements: The Editors-in-Chief shall have final content spaced. no longer than 300 words. and must :bers of the community. We interpret Mr. Iyengar's made in the article that I would like to respond to.~ approval. The final deadline for advertising is include a phone number for verification. :columns to be proposing that Connecticut College Firstly, as the History department has already pointed; 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding publi- Please send all letters as a Microsoft Word [adopt an ethno-centric curriculum. Racism, implied or out, the number of courses being offered this fall was: cation, attachment to: [email protected] ;explicit. should never be tolerated. We believe that stated incorrectly. As unfortunate as it is that the History~ :Connecticut College has stood by this conviction. department does not offer as many courses this fall as: some students might like, many students have found the: Colette Rose '05. Laura Heaton 'OS & Sujata limited number of courses being offered to be a problem: [Tuladhar '05 in various other departments. In comparison to other: ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • disciplines, the History department, which is offering; • • • • Dear Editor. 19 courses, is doing better than, for instance, the Art: • • History department. offering 7, Architectural Studies.: • • : I'm pleased that issues of diversity are generating offering three, and Sociology, (one of the most popular: • • :discussion in this paper. I respect the right of each indi- majors on campus), which is offering only nine. • • • :vidual to voice his or her opinion on this or any issue, Secondly. any problems there ntight be with the aca-~ • :and the initiative they show in writing a letter or a col- demics at this school are not a result of the value placed: • • Do you care about anything? [umn. on diversity. There are numerous other factors that~ • • ; I cannot. however, respect people for perpetuating impact the quality of acadentics at this school - some of; • :xenophobic values, refusing equal rights to others which ntight include the troubles with funding. the: • :because they do not share the same sexual preference, small endowment, and the apparent inability of some~ • ;denying the legitimacy of non-Western cultures by say- srudents to party hard and study hard at the same time -: • • :ing that their histories don't deserve to be studied here but none of them have to do with diversity. The statis-: • • :at Conn, or moaning that they are at a "significant dis- tics of what would be considered some of the best aca-; • :advantage" because of affirmative action, while conve- demic institutions in the nation suggest that diversity: • • "Voice" your opinions; write a :niently ignoring the countless advantages they receive actually improves the quality of the academic experi-: • :every day because they are lucky enough to be white, ence. According to the Princeton Review, Connecticut: • • :male, and heterosexual. College reports 7I % of the student body as Caucasian,; • Why on earth would you choose to attend a liberal while Brown reports 51%. Yale reports 52%. and; • :arts college if you didn't want to broaden your hori- Harvard reports 42%. Diversity, in every sense enriches: • letter to the Editor. • :zons? a student's education. Interacting with people who have; • : Quite frankly, it sickens me that "diversiphobes" on been shaped by different experiences - whether it be: • • :this campus regard themselves as victims of some sort through diversity of opinions, values, interests, religion,: • :of political Holocaust. You can't complain that you have race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, or: • send to: :enemies when you're the one closing your doors to location - contributes to an individual's growth and: • :everyone who isn't white, Christian, and straight. If you development and should be valued as an integral part of; • :deny the legitimacy of non-European cultures, that a liberal arts education. Connecticut College can be a: , •· :doesn't leave much of the world or America left. top·tier institution with excellent academics, but not if: • • • it disregards the value of diversity. • • ccvoice@ conncoll.edu Elisabeth Miller 'OS • • Kate Barnes-Domotor '06 • ·• . continued on page 31 • ·...... • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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7 Tns COLLEGEVOICE· APRIL 29, 2005 • 3 OPINION DIVERSIlY, EDUCATION, AND IDIOCY AM I STILL IN VIETNAM?

ZACH WEST - Go WEST, YOUNG MAN! for instance, should be able to pres- YON! FREEMAN • OCCUPIED TERRITORY ent informed, rational reasoning for The past two weeks have seen a their objections. Those who respond When SATA Viet heated debate spread like wildfire in the city selling their goods to foreigners). It the road or leading their livestock. Their colorful to the objections should not target Nam bussed into Sapa across our normally apathetic cam- was a disappointment. 1 then joined a friend and dresses and hair coverings stuck out in the sea of the objector, but rather the objec- after a 13 hour ride traveled further down the road. We didn't really green. pus. Sparked by an editorial in Ithe tions themselves, in a similarly from Hanoi we were in know where we were headed, walking for aJmost Dien Bien Phu. though a more crowded city Voicel, the debate concerns whether rational manner. Arguments should shock. Were we really 12km. than Lai Chao, reminded me of Hanoi. It had a sound education is compatible be directed at ideas, not at the stu- in Viet Nam still? I Finally we arrived at a Hmong village, which wide streets, little traffic (mainly bicycles). with a concern for diversity. Some dents who provided them. But didn't think so. The had rice fields and livestock. Some vendors fol- Intriguingly, the major people living in Dien Bien say no. watch out in the realm of ideas, it's type of garb, jewelry lowed us along; some of whom even had babies Phu are an ethnic minority - the Thai. They were Many say a free-for-all, and ideas that lack and the natives were strapped to their backs. I was stunned that tbese yes. seen particularly at the marketplace. rational support won't long survive. wearing and the work babies were in direct sunlight for so long. The next morning we went to a part of the his- I con- No matter how tolerant we are, they were doing had no similarity to anything we In the end, Sapa was not as eye-catching as I toric battlefield, Hill AI - a complex of bunkers, sid e r we cannot and should not tolerate had seen before. Even their language was differ- had hoped it would be because we didn't get a trenches and craters· the scene of heavy fighting myself on stupidity. If a student presents an ent. We were no longer in an area with a majority real feel for the way ethnic minorities really live between the French defenders and the the II yes II argument that is an ill-informed jum- Viet people. We were now in the northern part of without tourists bustling around. Vietnamese. Overlooking it was a cemetery. side of the ble of half-truths and bigotry, he or the country predominantly full of ethnic minori- The next day it was off Lai Chao, where we Additionally, we went to the museum (which held debate, but she shouJd expect that argument to ties. stopped on the way to Dien Bien Phu. It was a many former artillery pieces belonging to the I think be pulverized by the crushing weight Sapa is considered the northern major town in small town with impressive views of the rice French and Vietnamese), to French Colonel' de there's an of reason. And that student should Vietnam, surrounded by over fifty ethnic groups fields and mountains. After a good night sleep we Castries' bunker and Vietnamese General Giap's even more interesting - and contro- not expect any pity for being a vic- (according to the government here). The main embarked on a four hour boat ride down the Da Headquarters, where we viewed the complicated versial - question that lies in the tim of intolerance, because he or she group making headway in the city and near our River. At the Nam Muc River we stopped and system of his operations against the French. background. How should a commu- is in fact a victim only of his or her hotel was the Black Hmong, all trying to hustle made landfall. Then we were on our way to see an Morning came and we began our long journey nity committed to diversity treat own intellectual ineptitude. you into buying all sorts of ethnic merchandise, isolated ethnic community. home, stopping at Son La for the night. The city those members who object to its I'm typing this at five in the while wearing their traditional clothing and head- The settlement housed the White Thai (white didn't really have anything meaningful to see, commitment to diversity? The ques- morning during a break: from finish- pieces. At ftrst it seemed like they were just peo- pertaining to the color of their clothing). It had no though there were some vivid propaganda posters tion poses an inherent dilenuna. If ing my thesis, so I'm not sure how ple selling their own products, but soon Imade up electricity or any phones. It was said that the worth a look. However, during a walk, we were the community shuns the objectors, much sense I'm making. But I'll try my mind that it was just a tourist trap and that it locals there traded amongst themselves and basi- called over by a father holding his baby and then it is being intolerant and thus is to briefly sum up. was not really authentic. cally grew everything they needed. involved ourselves in a conversation. We talked not living up to its own avowed stan- Part of the beauty of our commit- In fact, I tried to converse with them in At of the houses we met a 16-year-old who about lots of things, like how many people he had dards of diversity. On the other hand, ment to diversity is that you have the Vietnamese. However, they either didn't under- was already married. He told us he had never in his family, etc. it is difficult, and often painful, to right to state whatever opinion you stand Vietnamese very well, or answered back in been to Hanoi, and that he was living in a house- He then told us he had family in the United allow such objections, since they want, and I have the right to expose English. It was weird knowing more Vietnamese hold (one of the 30 in the area) with 7 people. States, in California and Michigan. From what I threaten the community's founda- your opinions as unreasonable or then some of them. They grew dry rice and com. There was also no understood, the relatives went there following the tional beliefs. idiotic if I deem them to be so. The other group I saw was the Dao, who had school in the area. We observed their traditionaJ war and opened a Vietnamese restaurant and Can - and should - a tolerant That's rational discourse. It's essen- their distinctive red headpieces and clothing. clothing and long-established ways of farming motorbike repair shop, His father came to speak. community tolerate the intolerant? It tial to a good education, and like a They were less keen on mingling with foreigners while we were present. to us as well. We then took pictures and promised must, if it is to avoid hypocrisy. And good education, it requires diversity unless you bought something, which was why After returning to the hotel we took a four we would send them to him from America. I think we at Conn can do so without to be meaningful. So don't persecute they refused to picture taking before business. hour bus ride to Dien Bien Phu, the site of the The six day trip to Sapa and Dien Bien Phu compromising either our commit- anyone who expresses an idiotic or At daybreak we traveled to some of the sur- 1954 French defeat in northern Viet Nam. The officially ended our field trip series for the SATA ment to diversity or our desire to narrow-minded idea. Use reason to rounding villages under a hot sun. The first was road had magnificent views. We saw villages, semester group here in Hanoi. Icannot help but address anti-diversity objections. ruthlessly obliterate that idea, and Cat Cat, which was northing but some small huts mountains and numbers of ethnic minorities notice how quick time flied. Rational discourse - not narrow- then kindly thank the person who and deserted fields (I guess all the dwellers were working on the rice paddies, hauling produce up mindedness - should serve as the provided it for contributing to an means by which we exchange our atmosphere of genuine diversity. Is POLITICAL CORRECTNESS PUTTING STUDENTS IN DANGER OF FIRE? ideas. Those who object to diversity, I'LL STILL GET SEATEDFIRST AT TGI FRIDAY'S NICK IYENGAR-OlIT IN RIGHT FIELD PETER LlITHY - VIEWPOINT I have been heavily criticized during the past Here are some other statistics which should serve to give one an idea of couple of weeks for daring to suggest that the the degree to which Conn's infrastructure has deteriorated. The following When I applied to college, I munity service club (and I actually College's priorities are incorrect. Specifically, I buildings all need at least one million dollars' worth of renovations: Jane selected four schools: Princeton, volunteered on almost-weekly basis have claimed that the College's quest to be as polit- Addams, Bill, Blackstone, Cummings, Fanning, Hamilton, Harkness House, Williams, Wesleyan, and my soon- unlike most members), I competed ically correct as possible has damaged the quality of and Marshall. Multiple other buildings need close to one million dollars' to-be alma mater. 1 got into in submission wrestling outside of academics at Conn. I wish academics were the only worth of work. Connecticut College but none of the school, and I wrestled at the varsity casualty of the diversity crusade. Connecticut College has hired a consulting firm called Sightlines, which others. I wtll be honest; Iwas disap- level for one year. Iwas involved in In fact, after doing a bit of research, I believe it uses a statistic called the "Net Asset Value" to grade each building on cam- pointed. a project to help young Somali is quite possible that Conn's diversity movement is pus, and the campus as a whole. NAY is the total replacement value of a Please don't inunigrants translate their childhood L....c-~~ ---.J hampering the maintenance of the infrastructure of building, minus the accumulated maintenance needs of that building. Thus, slop reading fables into English (about 15-20% of the College, and even putting hundreds of students in physical danger. This a high NAV is good, because it means there is less stuff to fix. because it my high school was Somali). is a serious claim, and here is the evidence. Unfortunate!y>--Conn's maintenance deferments have been increasing, creat- sounds like I did a study at the Foundation Connecticut College has identified $30 million of renovations that it has ing a growing backlog of problems that have yet to be fixed. The total NAV I'm tooting for Blood Research and the results deemed necessary to complete over the next seven years. This money, which for all of Connecticut College is 66%, as of last semester. my own saves thousands of dollars to the has not been completely raised yet, is to be spent on 292 individual projects While Conn's NAV is 66%, our peer institutions maintain a NAV of hom in state of Maine every year. Here I am around campus. These projects involve many different things, but include about 80%. In other words, we are falling behind our peers in maintaining what's to today, a Winthrop Scholar, recipient installing, upgrading, or replacing rue protection equipment in at least nine our infrastructure. Some individual buildings on campus are rated far below follow; any- of numerous awards, and recently buildings. Here are a few specifics, which should be of special interest to the 66% figure for the entire campus. For example, students living in one who accepted at Cornell's math PhD pro- students living in the Old Plex and Larrabee. Marshall, and the parents paying their tuition, should know that their dor- knows me will tell you that I'm not a gram. I was Hamilton needs an upgrade to its fire suppression system, and on the mitory received a NAV of just 42%. I doubt many parents will be thrilled to bragger, and I assure you it's all certainly the caliber of student whole, needs nearly two million dollars' worth of renovations. Marshall is learn about this. Very little is heard about the need for improved fire protec- relevant. who could have survived at any of slated for the installation (not an upgrade) of a fire suppression system, and tion on campus. The primary reason, I believe, is that most people simply do That being said, I was an excel- the schools I didn't get into. needs over two million dollars' worth of renovations. My donn, Larrabee, is, not understand that the infrastructure has been allowed deteriorate as much lent student in bigh school, graduat- My friend Clark (not his real like Marshall, slated for an installation of a rue sprinkler system. Currently, as it has. ing sixth out of a class of 290; I had name) had similar school experi- to the best of my knowledge, Larrabee is equipped only with fire extin- Meanwhile, students, faculty, and administrators campaigning for the straight As through my junior and ences. He was captain of the math guishers. creation of a new diversity center on campus, which reportedly will cost senior year, taking the bardest class- team, he was captain of the wrestling The simple fact that fire protection in these three dorms, each of which about three million dollars. Proponents of the center rush to defend their pet es possible. I was captain of the team and two-time state runner-up at houses a large number of students, is so deficient is astonishing. What's project by noting that this money will not come out of the operating budget; math team (yeah I'll admit I'm a the state wrestling tournament (and more, several other structures, including residentiaJ and academic buildings, dork), I was a member of the com- require attention to their fire protection systems. continued on page 8 continued 011 page 8 CAMPUSCOMMUNnY VOICES OPINIONS RANDOM THOUGHTS AND FLORALIA

0000000.00000 •••• 0 ••• 0.00 0 ••••••••••• 0.000.0.0.0 •• 000000 ••• 0 •• 00 ••••• 0 •••••• : ANDREW MEYER- I HAVE ADD : continued from page 2 I also believe that it is vital that: informed that "The OC" is not on Earl Boykins is a very small a spot for you on the grass early in : we, as a community, take part in dis-j This column is going to be more because Bush is giving a speech man. the morning. [f you can't find a : Dear Editor, cussions of race, gender, sexuality] like two mini-columns. H you have instead. I don't know jack about I wonder how many people will friend, just ask a random respon ibJe : class, and ethics. These discussions: a problem with that, too bad. Before politics, but bravo to Bush for get- laugh at that Shaq comment, and looking person. If you can't find a : ecently, many people on campus can and should take place in the: I get into the Floralia portion of the ting that crap off the air, even if it then have no idea who Earl Boykins stake, go ask Buffy. And if you :have come together as a result of classroom, at lectures, in written: column, I just have some random was only for one night. If he could is, but give a nervous chuckle any- can't find the grass, check your :certain views about diversity on publications, among peer groups.] thoughts and comments I'd like to run a third time, he'd have just won way and pretend they understood. neighbor's bong, he might have ~campus and how it is connected to and perhaps through art as wetl.] get off my my vote. I'm guessing 43% of our campus. stolen it. :our education and our experience as Exposing ourselves to different: chest. A lot Reason #714 why I love Charles Is Sylvester Stallone really mak- When deciding on what furniture :members of the Connecticut viewpoints and seriously consider-] of Sports Barkley: at halftime of the Heat- ing Rocky 6? Why not just make to bring, you'll want to keep things ;College community. I think that it is ing them is one of the most impor-] comments Nets game, as the camera zoomed Rambo 4 while you're at it? There simple. For example, the Sharper Ivital for us to have respect for one tant parts of preparing to earn a: here, but out on the arena... IIMan, they could be a hostage situation in a Image electronic massage couch :another and to acknowledge that the place in the world outside of this: once again, should have moved. That arena's a retirement home, and only 84 year with seat coolers and refrigerated ;people around us-students, faculty, college as well as our own commu-: if you don't dump anyway." Classic Barkley. old Rambo could break free and compartments may sound good, but :staff and administration-have a nity within it. : like Sports, How the hell are Jet Li and save the day. you'll need a hell of an extension ;Iegitimate place here. All of them I think we need to be prepared to: too bad. If Morgan Freeman in a movie togeth- I'd like to close with a few cord. Also, if you're like me, your [have the right to explore and devel- look at our own values, and to ask: you want to er? How does this happen? Were Floralia suggestions. "Andrew, what bank account is dwindling some- ourselves where they came from.] hear about something else, go get there two writers, and one wanted a makes you quaJified to give out where around the vicinity of "zero" [op their talents and interests 10 a and if we want to stick with them.] your own column. bad kung fu movie, while the other Floralia advice?" 1 have red hair. right now. Therefore, I'd recom- :supportive environment : Everyone on this campus should Especially when you have strong: Anyone remember those Little wanted a thoughtful drama, and they "What the hell does that have to do mend a piece of crap 6 dollar chair :feel that they have respect, and feelings and assertions on a subject,: Penny commercials? Can we all just couldn't decide what to do? I with anything?" Stop asking stupid from Target. Or, if you're one of it is important to find out about: agree that they're better than the cur- haven't been more confused about a questions and just listen up already. those people who calls it "tar-jay", :everyone• needs to be respec tful of opposing viewpoints and their basis.] rent Sprite commercials with movie since I tried to watch Despite popular opinion, waking you could go for "le piece de :others. Part of that respect involves This may involve stepping out of: LeBron James and that little doll Mission: Impossible without seeing up at the ass-crack of dawn is a bad crappe" chair instead. :recognizing that many of us are very your comfort zone, but I do not: guy? the first 40 minutes. idea. While waking up early and par- Finally, don't forget to pick :different from one another, and h~ve think that discomfort is a valid: It's now 8:06 on Thursday, and I Just saw a Carmelo Anthony tying until late at night may sound appropriate clothing. If it's a sunny ;come from different places and situ- excuse for refusing to listen to new: believe about 98.4% of my bUddy commercial. This should be a new like a good idea in theory, in practice day, you won't want to be wearing :ations. ideas or for passively ignoring the] list's away messages say 1I0C." The TV b ore it turns into "waking up early and too many layers, or you'll get hot. 1£ : These differences should be rule: "If your team lost Ym societal tensions and social struc-] other 1.6% just say "oc," because than 20 minutes last night, your partying until passing out at noon." it's a rainy day, you don't want to :respected, and not categorized as • . f ior Everyone rures which affect us all. some people are too lazy to use caps Commercials will not be aired for the However, you'll still want to get a forget a raincoat, or you'll get wet. :superior or III er . There are ways in which every-] lock. good spot on the green, which fills And no matter what day it is, you :should feel that they are in a safe next 10 days." h one can contribute to making the: It's now 8:22 on the same Shaquille O'Neal is a very large up quickly. This brings us to t e won't want to wear a popped collar, :environment where they can ex~ress atmosphere of Connecticut College: Thursday, and I've just been man next point: find a friend to stake out or you'll look stupid. :their views whatever those VIews :might be. However, I think we need a more positive, open, and educated: r--.:..-----.:..--:::-.::..------~;_~:::_:::_::~:::_:::_:~=_:_::.:..------_, one. I think that if we take advan-: :to• be especially caref u I to speak 111 a M t . y better than you • t manner, and tage of the opportunities we have at; a t Listro IS wa . [respectful and accura e :to be conscious of the effect our Write for the Voice to prove us wrong. :words will have upon others _.. ~?-'!:!rz.~:~.~~f.'!!?:.~. : ~_ _ . - T ----- •.

4 -APRIL 29, 2005 - THE COllEGE VOICE ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT Red Demon Touches Issues of Color and More Quick Quality In The

BY - - fellow theater critic, suggested a often before I even recognized my our bodies and our voices. You know, all the things that make you A&E EDITOR play she saw in London when she own vision for the show. This cast Heart of New London's was studying abroad. I was excited shaped the production; I just refined cringe and say, "Ugh, stupid actors" The highly anticipated Red about it until she told me it was it. when you walk by the theater during Demon, adapted from the play by "funky and dancy,' "Funky and I realized, additionally, that no a rehearsal. We blindfolded each At The Bulkeley House Hideki Noda and directed by Jeremy dancy?" I said. "Forget it." matter how many times you read a other and lead the blind around Make 'OS, will be staged at Tansill A week later, [ was writing a play, your actors will bring new Palmer Auditorium; we participated BY AJurr. SAKELWUS Theater on Thursday, April 28, concept statement and breaking the ideas, unique and unexpected bodies in movement workshops with Heidi STAFF WRITER Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30 at 8 pm, with a 2 pm matinee on For the hungry camellooldng for a quick bite in an informal and unique Saturday, April 30. Featuring stu- setting, try this "country-cottage" restaurant lounge. Looking as though it dent actors Steve Oven, Andrew may well have been one of the prime go-to spots for hungry whalers, Glenn, Tessa Schultz, Bethany Bulkeley House's deep cranberry exterior exudes a welcoming aura for any- Boles, Cheo Bourne, Katie Buesing, one passing on the street, which is ironic since an adult store is directly Ben Fisher, and Linda Hyatt, Red across the street. Demon is a dark comedy about what At 5:30, the place was empty except for one party in the back and some it means to be a foreigner in an omi- customers sitting at the bar watching the ball game. By the time we wrapped nous land. Tickets are priced at just up dinner, the place had become crowded; call ahead if you want to beseat- $6 for general admission and $4 for ed around 6. students. For ticket information, call The atmosphere was a blend of old and new elements. The traces of the 860-439-ARTS. whaling boom were still noticeable inside: the walls are deep red or deep The College Voice chatted with turquoise and adorned with paintings of seascapes and sailing vessels. To director Jeremy Make on the eve of counter the nostalgia, the music was pop hits and the dishes were hand-paint- the performance about his experi- ed and colorful. The lighting is a little on the dark side, but we were sitting ences with working on Red next to the window and the artificial (but still working!) fireplace, so we 'Demon ... couldn't complain much. The appetizers are the usual fried calamari, jumbo cocktail shrimp, fried CV: Tell us a little about your cheese, and so on. If you don't want to spend too much, skip this and enjoy upcoming play. What made you pick the warm, freshly baked complimentary bread. The "Lite Fare" meals this work? include salads, crab cakes, fried shrimp, oysters, and a hamburger option JM: Red Demon is about being a (you need to ask for cheese). Entrees offer many pasta dishes with everything foreigner. But the play is loaded from lobster to veal and there are pork, beef, fish, and seafood choices to suit with a study of language and how it Jeremy Make directs spring's mainstage play, RedDemon,which witt he staged this weekend in the Tansitl Theater. (Pace) most everyone's taste available. No dessert menu was apparent, and since we is formed and translated from cul- were not asked if we'd like one, they might not offer any. ture to culture, the absurdity and script down into actions and objec- that can move and morph and Henderson and David Dorfman, pro- After eating all the bread (read: carbs are your friend), we split the crab irrationality of hatred and prejudice tives for actors. I loved it, but I'm mature without prompting. This cast fessors from the dance department; cakes and the hamburger with cheese. Both meals come with a side of fries, when it comes from ignorance, and still not sure why. It was messy and of eight was especially willing to and, we did handstands and cart- which are mid-size and okay. A vegetable or rice option would have been a the humor and raw human drama loose and seemed ridiculously over- risk their bodies, their voices, their wheels and trust falls and backwards better choice if they offered either. involved in theater. the-top. minds for the sake of the ensemble, rolls and forward rolls and hockey The burger was oozing with oil (therefore, it was good) and of the hard- When I began the application and I think it's reflected in the final team sprints. to-grip variety on a roll. The crab cakes were of a fair size and filling. We process for the mainstage directing CV: What was the directing product. They made this show, not When we began working with weren't planning on eating here, but the place Iintended to review was out slot, Iwas reading five, ten, plays a process like for you? me. the text, we focused on pacing and of business. We had fun and you get free entertainment watching high school week. I read Caryl Churchill and JM: As expected, the directing how to make the show as absurd as guys trying to go in the adult store and emerge giggling like schoolgirls! Charles Mee and Alan Ayckbourn process was both trying and wonder- CV: Describe the cast of Red we could possibly make it. We made Priceless. and every other playwright who ever ful. It was stupid and difficult to try Demon. What were rehearsals like? strong choices and when someone The best thing about this place is that if you go with your friends, every- attempted to write a dark comedy. and evade the pre-production JM: This is a young cast (five backed down or became timid and one will find something that they will enjoy. Another advantage is that you But nothing seemed important to process for the sake of organic, freshman, two sophomores, and a safe, we pushed hard to break them can get to it so quickly and be served so efficiently, that you can decide last Connecticut College or it wasn't ensemble-based rehearsals, but it senior) so much of our time was down so as to lift them up higher minute while in line at Harris to head over. Or, to really stretch those dollars, producible given the budget restric- meant that the actors really did make spent on creating an ensemble, mov- have dinner here and then pop over to Harris for free dessert. Otherwise, just tions. Kara Peters '04, a friend and their own choices about the play, ing in space, getting in touch with continued on page 6 walk down the block and order a coffee and a pastry at Muddy Waters. BEN FOLDS SINGS SONGS SEX, VIOLENCE, AND PETERSON PROVES Pick Your PAUL DRYDEN Growing up in THECOLUlGR ROCKI'RRsPRCfIVR North Carolina, Folds' ______family relocated across THE YIN-YANG twINS PUNK LIVES town 13 times before Ben's high school graduation. As TtusrAN O'DONNEll a result, he had trouble keeping friends and eventually BEN FIsHER. Since there were only THE HIp Hop PERSPRCflVR Bandwagon found solice in his piano. Brought home by his father THE AJ:rERNAItVEPERSPECllVE about twenty five people when Ben was nine, the piano sparked his love of music, ------in the 1941 room on Earth later spreading to bass, drums, and many other instru- Day wben Erik Peterson stepped up to the microphone, ments. I must assume that you, dear reader, were not present. "l just started playing, took lessons for about a year," It's too bad. You missed a great show. He was magnifi- College kids are like fingerprints: no two are alike. Folds recently told Paste Magazine. "Didn't like les- cent, offering a rare and intriguing blend of folk and And that is precisely wby Arts and Entertainment has sons, but just kept making up songs on it. I was making punk music with scathingly poetic lyrics and more defi- created Pick Your Bandwagon to cater to the varied up songs in my head before I got the piano and I would ant fury than you would expect from a single man armed musical tastes here at Conn. OUf columnists represent always take opportunities to play at school or on a piano with only a guitar. three very different musical perspectives with the hope when I could, so I always loved the piano." Even though his songs had little to nothing to do of inspiring readers to get out there and listen to some- Folds, known for the late 90s success of Ben Folds with the environment, it seemed to me he embodied the thing new! Five, released his second solo album, Songs for spirit of Earth Day perfectly: the lone, insubordinate Silverman, last week. The new album returns to the core individual lamenting the lost sense of community in an piano, bass and drums lineup that brought him renown. impersonal age of strip malls and Starbucks. The music Paul Dryden The new rhythm section features bassist Jared Reynolds, itself reminds one of a blend of Against Me! and the The College Rock Perspective drununer Lindsay Jamieson and noticeably less guitar Pouges, raw acoustic punk fused with melancholy Irish than Fold's solo debut, Rockin' the Suburbs. lyricism. Paul, A&E manservant (and associate editor), has Between Suburbs and the recording sessions for Peterson's voice has a wonderfully hoarse, drunken been an active member of SAC for two years now; so Silverman, Folds released a trio of successful EPs, Sunny quality about it that bleeds earnestness. When playing, most people have a decent idea of his taste in music. 16, Speed Graphic and Super D. As Suburbs had Folds he stared each audience member directly in the eye, and Artists like Throwback, Stephen Kellogg, and Ali Hest attempting a style different from his Five days, the EPs rocked back and forth on his toes lightly like a boxer are some of the most popular groops that Paul has per- featured the virtuoso venturing back to his core sound. preparing the sonally brought to the school. Constantly seeing local Silverman is the peak of this "fresh momentum," with knockout punch. shows and finding new bands, Paul is a great resource many songs recalling the days of the Five hit album, Though he packed for fans of the college rock scene. Whatever and Ever Amen. enough energy to A track that is most reminiscent of his old days is the fiJI an amphitheater, first single, "Landed," already a radio hit. "It's just one had the impres- Tristan O'Donnell bizarre how the vibe changes," he says. "With Rockin' sion he was singing The Hip Hop Perspective the Suburbs, I was a 30-something guy who'd just split directly to you. At with his one-hit wonder band and was on his first dodgy one point in the Tristan can be described in one word: cool. Hailing solo record. But now everything's running smoothly ... concert, inspired by from Brooklyn, New York, Tristan is concentrating on I'm older than I was, and I'm still washed-up, and I one man's Dead English and Film Studies (assuming the major is still haven't changed my music one iota, It's just much easi- Kennedy's shirt, he available next year) but still finds time to do a WCNI er to do this when people are being nice to you." broke into "Terminal Preppie." HI wanted to prove to radio show and play rockin' drums in his MOBROC "We started playing our first gigs right about the time you all that I'm really a punk at heart. The real thing," band, Dixie Flatline. But don't judge his tastes by his Kurt Cobain died and we were playing punk clubs," he said afterwards, but by that point, none of us doubt- performance on the skins, because Tristan has an ear for Folds told Paste. "That's why we were relevant. It was ed him. hip-hop on top of his rocker status. basically acoustic piano with a grunge rhythm section. Though his songs all dealt in the well-Wan! subjects OUf goal as Ben Folds Five was to be the loudest piano of rebellious idealism, regret, and disorderly behavior, band in existence." there was nothing contrived or trite about it. He sang as Ben Fisher 00 Silverman, Folds pays tribute to Elliott Smith on if he were the first person ever to write a song about the The Alternative Perspective the song, "Late," a track for someone he knew personal- dehumanizing fallout of industrialization, and for some ly through playing shows together as well as respecting reason he seemed entitled to do it. As a friendly freshman, Ben has already dived head- him for his talent. The songs he played can found on his band Mischief first in the Conn CoIl music and arts scene. As a mem- Silverman shows true signs of maturation for Folds Brew's L.P.fBakenal! or his split CD with Robert Blake ber of the Co Co Beaux, he drives the ladies crazy and now a 38 year old father and husband. In the song' (a more folksy and less feisty musician) entitled has been featured in mainstage plays; an impressive feat "Gracie," Folds sings his love for his daughter. "You fBellingham and Philadelphia!, named after the artists' for a newbie, but not surprising considering he is con- can't fool melI saw you when you came ouUYou've got respective homes (Peterson is from Philadelphia, in case .. centrating in Theater and English. His musical tastes are your mama's taste but you got my mouth." you're wondering). Both are a worthwhile investment. I • varied (and can be heard over the airwaves at 90.9, Catch Folds on tour with his new band throughout happen to prefer the second, although I don't find any- WeNl) but never disappoint. You may have seen him the spri~g and summe:, His I~veshows are high energy thing terribly interesting about Blake's contribution. around campus in his signature sweatshirt featuring The and he IS known for mteractmg with the crowd, often Erik Peterson is returning to New London for anoth- Clash, He lists Rage Against the Machine, Dead conducting his audience ill three-part harmony singa- er concert sometime in July, and will undoubtedly be Kennedys, and Pink Floyd as some of his favorite longs. "Not in a Vegas way quite so much as if you're in winding his way somewhere around "outside of Boston" • bands, but the list goes on and on. (Frankly, if you want church," Folds says. "White people don't sing together for all you curious students. It's comforting to know that .- to see the whole thing, log on to thefacebook yourselfl) very often and, when they do, it's about the celebrity of men of his ilk haven't thrown in the towel yet. Punk isn't the song. The singing at my shows is all about harmony." dead; it just comes in a slightly different package now. \

THE COUEGE VOICE· APRIL 29~ 2005 • 5 ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT Floralia Finally In Full Musical Bloom

By PAUL DRYDEN AND CHIUSTIAN Cw/SKY

AssOCiATE A&E Eo'TOR AND STAFFWRITER sion to "bring jazz back to the dance hall." A respected name on the jam- The closing act for the day will be Virginia Coalition, the band that band scene, they frequently sell out venues throughout New England and all received an overwhelming majority of votes on the Camel Web poll. VaCo, acrossthe country. as they are known to their fans, played at Conn last year on Easter Weekend. Due to security concerns and lineup changes, Floralia has been an event Following the Slip will be The Walkmen, a group formed from splinters They too come from the D.C. area (Northern Virginia), and attended high planned III total secrecy for the past few years. However, this year the SAC of Jonathan Fire Eater and the Recoys, two bands who are no longer with us. school together. VaCo combines aspects of rock, funk, and go-go music. The executive board, headed by Jess Mellen '05, opted to include the student This band has even more history than The Slip; members grew up in band is known for their high energy and engaging live shows. body as much as possible in the decision making process by polling students Washington, D.C. and played in various bands together beginning in the fifth Finally, senior Winslow Porter will be spearheading a new feature this about band preferences. The board decided to change the year _ a DJ tent. night's structure, making it possible for several co-headliners Porter is finalizing instead of one big act. So SAC booked five separate bands 0 plans to have student varying genres, hoping to please the most number of people DJs mix for a few possible and avoid some of the frustrations that students have hours during the day voiced in the past. to offer yet another Based primarily on the poll results from a few months ago, alternativeto the main Floralia 2005 will feature, in this order, Raquy and the stage attraction. Cavemen, MOBROC, Social Hero, The Slip, The Walkmen, On top of the and Virginia Coalition. bands, Floralia will Raquy and the Cavemen are self-described as "progressive have a moon bounce, Middle Eastern music," a relaxing mix of a large number of bungee run, an obsta- Middle Eastern instruments including the dumbek, zarb, riq, c1e course, and fried an oud. They will be the opening act late in the morning while dough. An airbrush people are getting "settled" and relaxing on the green. tattooist and carica- MOBROC promises a variety of campus acts and will play ture artist will be on late morning into early afternoon, followed by alumnus Dave.. site for those who Lloyd's band Social Hero. Social Hero recently relocated to ...... ,. . wish to have a physi- k C New Yor·' tty, h as packed Cro ,'..s Nest many times In the past Tbe~Cis sponsoring a number of diverse bandsforMay 7th's Horalia festivities including (from left to right) Raquy and the cavmen, The Walkmen, and virginia Goa ttion caIrermn . der 0f the two years and has gained a large following on campus. day more tangible than a hangover. Also on site will be an ice cream truck The Slip is the first of three big-name acts. World-renowned musician grade. According to the All Music Guide, their new music has been com- with various treat options _ so be sure to bring a few extra dollars. Floralia Bela Fleck describes them as "alternative-jazz, a cross between [Pat] pared to the Pixies, Brian Eno, and the Velvet Underground with strong hints t-shirts will be on sale from 12-4 at exactly the price paid for them by SAC. Metheny and Radiohead." The band formed in the early 1990s at the Tabor of U2 and Television. The garage rock band broke into the mainstream scene They will be cheap, so stock up. Academy in Massachusetts and has played together since then with a mis- when their song "The Rat,"which was publicized on the iPod commercials . ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • WCNI Top 20 Singles • • • • • • • • • :CHART POSITION) ARTIST - AlBUM • • • • • • • • ·1) BOOKS - lOST AND SAFE • • • • • •·2) HEllA - CHURCH GONEWILD/CHIRPIN HARD • • • •·3) R VEO Ems - PRE-m I BLACK • • • ·4) SPOON - GIMME HmON • • • Fever Pitch: A Basic Hit • • ·5) EYEBAll - SKElETON#1 • By SOPHIE FfI'lGERALD • rounding fans help him illustrate the pain and torment of • STAFFWRITER • • the Boston fans, including the brutal realities of Billy ·6) VENmAN SNARES- ROSSZ CSlllAG ALAlT SZUlETETT • I worried that my loyalty to the Yankees would make Buckner and Bucky "Friggin" Dent. For once the Sox • • watching Fever Pitch uncomfortable. However, the new fans don't sound bitter, but simply like die-hard fans • • Farrelly brothers' movie is Yankee-fan friendly since it who stick by their team through the good, the bad and .1) DECEMBERISTS- PICARESQUE • mostly avoids commenting on the rivalry between the the ugly. • • Boston and New York baseball teams. Fever Pitch, an Ben's obsession has possessed him to wallpaper his • • adaptation of the novel by Nick Hornby follows Ben bedroom in Red Sox patterns, reconstruct the Green ·8) PREFUSE13 - SURROUNDEDBY SILENCE • (Jimmy Fallon) and Lindsay (Drew Barrymore) as they Monster in his living room, and have absolutely no life • • try to put aside their obsessions in order to make their during the baseball season. As a schoolteacher, Ben's • • relationship work. career conveniently caters to baseball season, which ·9) OF MONTREAL- THE SUNlANDIC TWINS • Ben seems to have the more consuming addiction, peaks in the summer. But suddenly, he must somehow • • which has him placing the Red Sox before all other acconunodate his love for Lindsay in the midst of his • • things in his life (specifically, he puts it "before breath- overwhelming worship of the Sox. ·10) HSCHERSPOONER- ODYSSEY • ing and sex"). Lindsay, on the other hand, is far from At first Lindsay's corporate job (one can't help but • • perfect with her workaholic tendencies. see her as the metaphorical "Yankee" with an empire- • • Although it is initially hard to adjust to Drew like job with which Ben struggles) and possible promo- ·11) HOT HOT HEAT- ELEVATOR • Barrymore falling in love with a leading man not por- tion keep her d.istractedfrom his fanaticism, but she can- • • trayed by Adam Sandler, Jinnmy Fallon fills his goofy not cope with being second for long. • • yet adorable shoes easily. In fact, [ can even venture that As in all romantic comedies, Ben and Lindsay hit a ·12) DAFT PUNK - HUMAN ArnR All • it is refreshing to see someone else after 50 First Dates. rough stretch. Lindsay is clobbered with foul balls, • • Ben and Lindsay have great chemistry, and the audience abandonment, and the dismal second place standing to • • can't help but attribute that mostly to Barrymore and the Sox. Baseball fans can sympathize with Ben for ·13) HAWK AND A HACKSAW - HAWK AND A HACKSAW • Fallon's acting, and not simply the written characters. wanting the Sox to win, and to be there to see it, but • • The movie appeals to the romantic comedy lover as empathy truly lies with Lindsay. Ben must choose • • well as the true baseball fan. Fever Pitch asks the audi- between Lindsay's adoration and the Sox, who have ·14) SAM PREKOP- WHO'S YOUR NEW PROFESSOR • ence whether it is harderto love someone or some team, never loved him back. Fever Pitch satisfies the audience • • especially a team that has given Ben so little over the in many ways. Barrymore and Fallon are fabulous • • years. together and one can only hope this is merely their first ·15) FRENCHTOAST -IN A CAVE • When Ben explains the plight of the Red Sox to cinematic season of many to come. • Lindsay on opening day of the 2004 season, the sur- • • ·16)• BECK- GUERO • • • • • ·11) DAN BAND - THE DAN BAND UVE • • • • • "Voice" your opinion! Write a letter to ·18) SMOKE AND SMOKE - TRAVELER'SMonl WEEKlY RATES • • • the Voice. ·19)• APES - BABA'S MOUNTAIN • • • • • .20) AND YOU Will KNOW US BY THE • See page two for detailed informaton : TRAil OF DEAD - WORLDS APART • • • about our policies regarding letters. • • • • • • • • • • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••• 6 • APRIL 29, 2005 • THE COllEGE VOICE J! NEWS Habitat Students Participate In Annual Live-In Earth Day Highlights BY~:~D::VOY , -" " v" ~:-I"", Environmental Issues

On Friday, April 22nd members continued from page 1 of the Connecticut College Chapter of Habitat for Humanity set up card- board boxes on Larrabee Green for Celebration behind them, the Environmental Club is still going strong by their third annual "Live-In" promoting environmental awareness and activism. The club's cause~ range fundraiser. The purpose of the event from petitioning Harris to use biodegradable materials. to promoting the is for Habitat members to raise recognition of other environmentally concerned groups on campus. For money for various causes and proj- instance, many students are unaware of the college's Animal Rights Club, ects by living one night in make- MEAT, or the Renewable Energy Club. However, hopefully the Earth Day shift homes. This year's Live-In was Celebration has made the student body and public more aware of intended to fund the construction of Connecticut College's commitment to a cleaner and greener environment. two homes: one in East Timor and one in Pakistan. The total cost for the construction of both houses will Mainstage Red Demon cost a little more than $2000, according to estimates by Habitat for Humanity International. To Open Thursday The Live-In raises money through pledges and sponsorships continued from page 4 from friends and family of the Habitat members. Tim Ley, an from their deep caverns of risk. and relief is to step out of the play, Executive Board Member of the refer to it rather obviously, and then Conn Chapter of Habitat, said, "It CV: What were the major chal- get back into it without hesitation. function[s] very much like a walk-a- Braving damp and cold conditions, students staged a "live-in" to raise money for building homes in East Timor and Pakistan. (Pace) lenges you encountered while This way, the play begins to discuss than, where individual participants pus community. For instance, the world." of $1100 thus far, but Ley remarked ask for pledge money." directing this play? What are you itself, somewhat subliminally, as a Outing Club lent Habitat members In addition to receiving support that Habitat is still expecting further especially proud of about IRed work of absurdity, a necessary Ley noted that Habitat members their supply of heavy-duty sleeping from outside clubs, Habitat mem- donations in the upcoming weeks. Demon/? course of action in this kind of work. chose a fundraiser of this particular bags for the night. bers also helped other campus Moreover, Habitat members plan to JM: I'm especially proud of how nature because it "serves as a visible Ley remarked on Habitat's organizations that were involved in fund the rest of the cost for their the cast has made the show their CV: Why should people see IRed reminder of poverty housing in efforts in getting the whole campus Earth Day and Blackout Night dur- Cambodia project through remain- own. I'm the sort of director who Demon/? America as well as in the world." He involved in the project: "[Habitat] ing the same weekend. ing funds from last year's Live-ln. wants everything to be perfect, who JM: This is an important play for added, "One cannot help but notice wanted to get as many people and Ley mentioned also that by Ley said that Habitat members needs people to go too far and to Connecticut College because, at the event, and hopefully ponder over groups involved, so that the student sleeping outside, Habitat members' plan to continue the Live-In tradition offer us options that, at first glance first, it seems to treat racism and what it is like to live in a cardboard body and organizations could look dorm rooms did not use any electric- every year. "We hope. however, not might seem ridiculous. but are actu- hatred as a joke, a risky and admit- box every night of the year." at this as a collaborative effort and ity Friday night in the spirit of to continue the tradition of rain, ally daring and decisive, tedly dangerous activity for a cam- The Live-In received support feel proud that we joined together in Blackout Night. which has occurred for the third year This is an incredibly difficult pus so concerned with pluralism and from various members of the earn- an effort to fight poverty in the The Live-In has received a total in a row;' Ley added. show, physically, emotionally, intel- diversity. The instant we laugh at the lectually. There are themes here that loaded material, however, is the Biira Hosts Students Elect Class Representatives may make people uncomfortable, moment we realize we are laughing but that does not give us the right to at ourselves, at our own absurd continued from page 1 back away from them. We have to be notions of foreignness and differ- Booksigning of 2008 as SAC representatives. annually on campus in October, deliberate to make a point about ence. Sure, these people are carica- election for 2006 J-Board reps. Britt Appleton will serve as the February and May. prejudice and the damaging effects tured extremes, but that does not continued from page 1 Fitzgerald, another current I-Board SAC representative for the Class of Although voter participation of ignorance. There is no mediocre make them any more or less spiteful. rep, says that this year he has 2007. Appleton believes she is good increased in the elections as com- here; there is only the absurd, the In fact, it's often the people that Mount Hermon, where she graduated "strived to fight for [his] peers and for the position because she "knows pared to last year, they were outlandish. remain silent who are most angry, Cum laude. Biira was accepted to six their interests while recognizing the how important it is to have fun nonetheless characterized by an I'm proud of the cast's ability to not the most outspoken. colleges, but chose Connecticut significance of preserving the Honor things going on because the sur- overall lack of candidates for all separate their acting from the world I'm not sure that we expect this College because of the kindness of Code.1I rounding area cannot offer too much classes and positions. of these characters. That is, I often play to shift opinions about race the people, and the quality of the The final position that was elect- in that department. II Schoenfeld attributed the poor asked the cast to take themselves out relations in America or to add any education. ed for the Class Council was the The class of 2006 did not have turnout to a tendency for "Conn kids of the play so as to observe them- sort of profound statement about Heifer International, an organiza- Student Activities Council (SAC) any candidates for the position. to be nervous about stepping into selves and the corrunentary being what it's like to be different. But we tion dedicated to ending world representative. The Class of 2005 elected Jim leadership positions this early before made on topics like discrimination certainly are trying to offer a view of hunger, has been a part of various SAC Rep are responsible for Folger, current Housefellow of the academic year begins. II and comedy at others' expense. We the other world. Throughout this success stories similar to Beatrice's. This position attending SAC meet- Harkness, to serve as the Young The rising senior class common- incorporated much of this "out of show, we are constantly asking our- For almost 60 years Heifer ings, helping at SAC events, and Alumni Trustee (YAT). ly has empty positions after spring this world" work into the finaJ pro- selves, "Is this real? Is this possi- International has been "helping peo- coordinating the overall organiza- The YAT position serves on the elections because so many students duction. I think this was an impor- ble?" ple obtain a sustainable source of tion and planning of class sponsored Board of Trustees for three years as are studying away. tant choice because we need some "No one acts this way," we say food and income" (heifer.org), Their social events. a representative of the graduating relief from this horrific island com- comfortably. "People aren't this work in areas of the world like Rachael Cooke and Josh Batts class and as a voice for the student munity and the people who are part awful and furious, right?" Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin were jointly elected to serve as Class body. The Board has three meetings of it. The only way to gain insight America, and even the United States, has helped alleviate suffering caused from hunger and poverty. To make a donation to Heifer International you can visit their website at www.cata- MOST OF US log.heifer.org. Currently, Biira is studying a variety of subjects at Connecticut believe that nobody writes for the Voice 3-5 times a College. She is focusing on areas like international development, human relations and gender and woman's month.* studies. Beatrice plans to continue her education as far as possible and bring her knowledge back to *AND WE'RE RIGH Uganda.

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$ 2 v £ & 3 • a • 8 •• APRIL 29, 2005 • THE COIJJlGEVOICE OPINION Campus Community Voices Opinions In Letters I'll Still Get Seated : . j , continued from page 3 equally if not more lessons are embraced by the students and staff. control and has forced the college to~ :Conn to explore different subjects, taught in OUI day-to-day experi- support "political correctness.vi First At TGI Friday's :~et new people, and have new ences. We do not lose out on a qual- Mary Beth Cadieux '08 They seem to think that increasing: :experiences, then we will grow as ity of education when the college the number of African American: continued from page 3 called a whole slew of racial slurs. :individuals and as a college commu- actively attempts to embrace and Dear Editor, history courses from zero in 2002-3: he defeated the Nebraska state In middle :nity. accept multiple members of highly to four in 2004-5, came at the: champ and state runner-up in an school, some kid pushed him

• qualified minority students. We After I read Nick Iyengar's April expense of II more important: exhibition competition). He was in into a fence, called him a chink, and . ,Rachel Jylkka '07 need to value diversity, no more or 15th editorial in The College Voice, American history courses" and the: the Shakespeare club. He had good both the kid who pushed him and less, than academics. I started to write a response, but I college's prestige. From this point: grades, Clark got the same punishment. : Dear Editor, held back and allowed the history of view, African American history: although maybe not as good as Yeah, everyone gets picked on, but Stephanie Savage '05 department and campus community courses have replaced "real gen-: mine. He never got the scores 1 did when you're the only Asian kid in It may be common for many stu- to respond. This past Thursday uine" American history courses.j in math team, so I'd say he looked a the entire school, someone attacks :dents at Conn. College to separate Dear Editor, evening, I attended a forum at the such as 20th century American foro: lot like me on paper with my aca- you because you're the only (under :African American history from Coffee Grounds. After I heard the eign policy. This misguided view is: demic and his athletic achievements eighty-pound) Asian kid at the [American history, but this is not my Many of the recent articles being students' passionate discussion nothing new and one can hear it: balancing out. He got into Cornell. school, and the administration does- :mental practice. I expect that in a published seem to be all about get- about how they were going to throughout academia. : He got into Cornell, some of our n't even care, I'd say it's a little dif- :World War 11history class the racist ting the courses selected with more address the editorial, I had to voice This is the classic "dumbing: less-than-enlightened friends ferent than just being picked on. :treatment of Black service men to of an ethnocentric bias. Many stu- my opinion about it. I think there are down" argument that anti-affirma-: believe, because he's Chinese (and Despite having a 100 the :be mentioned. I expect the profes- dents only want to learn about their some pertinent issues that must be tive action pundits employ. The: Black and American Indian). Are first and second quarters of col- :sor will mention the Japanese own cultures. What they do not real- clarified, not only to the author, but "dumbing down" thesis contends: they right? lege biology in high school, the high :ipternment camps inside the United ize though, is that learning about to others on campus who may share that increasing the number of: Did he only get into Cornell school wouldn't let him into the :States. If this information is over- other cultures really deepens an these views. "unqualified" black students to elite: because he's Chinese? That's how it more-prestigious honors-level, even jl~oked or left out (as it has beeu his- understanding of one's own. The editorial contains specific colleges and universities decreases: worked out: I didn't get into a top tier when kids in honors bio were fail- :torically) then we are not doing Everyone has heard the saying, "Try problematic assumptions about the institutions ranking and the: school, but because he was Chinese ing. The likelihood of his graduat- :American history justice. It is often walking in the other person's African American students and not graduate's earning potential. If any-~ he did. Clark is an excellent student ing high school is statistically lower

:assumed that courses that focus on shoes. II "people of color," (Latinos, Asians, one believes that offering four: at Cornell. He got an A in organic than mine. Why not give him a

:Black subjects take away from Learning about other cultures Native Americans or any non-white II African history" courses and not: chemistry and has been doing origi- slight edge over me, so that if he and :"more important" European or does that on a much larger scale, racial group or nationality) or enough 20th century American his-: nal research with one I are equal, he gets the benefit of the :American subjects. This stance allowing one to see his or her own minorities. Whenever an individual tory courses, having 5 full-time; of the top biometry professors in dnubt; let's assume that he had to :destroys the importance of African culture from the outside. Focusing talks about affirmative action in tenure track black faculty out of a: the world. His path can only lead work, at the very least, only slightly :American historical events and only on one's own culture creates higher education, it usually refers to total 126, and 72 black students out~ him to a top MDlPhD program in harder than me to be on the same :achievements. narrow-mindedness and ethnoccn- African American students. All of of a total 1842 may negatively: two years. level as me so as to make him an :. The idea that adding African tric points-of-view. Many, if not the evidence on affirmative action impact Connecticut College's status: He didn't get into Cornell only slightly better candidate (but :Ainerican perspectives to a class- most, of the world's problems today demonstrates that white females are or a graduate's earning power is: because he was Chinese. He got into still better). :room and curriculum takes away are from people not being able to the number one beneficiaries of undeniably wrong and disingenu-j Cornell because the only thing dif- I will admit, some people may be :from other subject matters and low- understand people with different affirmative action, however, most ous. The decrease in a graduate's: ferent between Clark and all the . admitted who are less-qualified. It's ;e~s the prestige of the institution is views, needs, and backgrounds. Americans continue to erroneously income is a direct result of a global: other excellent students applying to going to happen. Nothing is fair :flat out racist. All students should College is the time to learn view it as a black only policy. This economy that has more qualified~ Cornell that year was that he was (about 2/3 of the kids at CC receive :v:,ant an accurate curriculum that about the myriad of cultures in the myth portrays affirmative action as individuals than jobs. It has nothing: Chinese. no financial aid). And besides, some :reflects their experiences and histor- world. It is usually duriug grade advantaging blacks and disadvan- do to with how many African: You see, that's how affirmative of the stereotypical "underachievers!' :i~aI events and topics: any curricu- school and high school that students taging whites and Asians. Ldo not American students attend the insti-j action works. If you are a qualified are way better than average. I could :Iufu' doing otherwise is outdated. learn about their own cultures, so it think that the author is against diver- tution. : candidate and the only significant list names, but just check out the :J!ls~as a student voiced recently, he would be a waste of time and money sity, #as long as it is international Connecticut College has takeni difference between you and the other math and physics departments and :y!Quld like to see more classes cen- to only focus on the same thing. (Asian, European, Latin American,) steps to continue with its mission of: candidates is that you are a member you'll know what I mean. Some peo- :tefed around different American his- The previous articles also made and not racial, a policy that admits having a diverse faculty and curricu-: of a minority group, you get the job. ple might not like affirmative action. ;tor.ical periods, diversity remains at the assertion that the study of civi- "unqualified" black students#. The lum. This diversity has never been: Is this a "reverse racist" policy? It isn't perfect. But some people get :tge cornerstone of education. lization means the study of federal government created affirma- only racial, (i.e. increasing the num-: Absolutely and without a doubt it is. a golden opportunity and really

: The recent events have remind- "Western civilization. II Why does tive action to create a level playing ber of black students and faculty!,: There is no way around that. But is shine. I'm glad my friend got into ~edme of the racism that still perme- ' only one section of the world mat- field and to address the historical but it has always included, gender,: it wrong? Clark had a single mother Cornell; he deserved it. I deserved :ates institutions of higher learning. ter? and contemporary impact of dis- ethnicity, and nationality, a diversi-~ on welfare and two sisters, Clark got it, too, but 1'11 get seated at TGJ :We tend to forget that African The study of civilization crimination based on race, gender, ty that reflects a 21st century world.: harassed and pushed around and Fridays first. :Am~ricans have only been able to includes everything, from ethnicity, and nationality in Hopefully, my response can lead to~ :vote for forty years and laws ban- Mongolian invasions to the effects American society. a discussion, not over e-mail, but in: :ning discrimination due to race, of Danish colonization in Rwanda. The editorial specifically targets a forum where students and faculty] Is Political Correctness

:gender, and sexual orientation have While it is important to know one's the abundance of II African History" can have an honest conversation: [only been in effect for thirty years. own culture, a true understanding courses (4), and it suggests that the about these important issues : :It may be easy for students who do can only be attained by learning history department should replace Putting Students InDanger? :not come from a background of about the world in which it exists. African history courses with more Professor David A. Canton :overcoming systematic oppression 20th century American history Jacob and Gilda Blaustein continued from page 3 :to forget the importance of these M. Grant Hogan '08 courses. I interpret that statement Assistant Professor of History ;facts, but for Black students and as; the college should never offer it will, instead, allegedly be funded by donations. In other words, it will not :their allies the racist past of this Dear Editor, more African history courses than Dear Editor, be taking away from other projects, like upgrading fire protection in dorms. :country is still manifested every American history courses. This However, this is a weak distinction. Conn should be pouring every red cent :day. Racism today is subtle and After reading the article country has limited politicaVeco- In the issue of The Voice two: it receives in donations into renovating the infrastructure, and bringing it :quite, but it is just as hurtful as it has "College Values 'Diversity' over nomic interaction with Africa and weeks ago you published the op-edj back to a level that is on a par with our peer institutions. :always been. Academics,11in a recent issue of The the majority of our students do not "College Values Diversity over: Even if Conn was funding the diversity center with donations specifical- Voice I was reminded of a quote by intend to work or vacation in Africa. Academics" by Nick Iyengar.: ly earmarked for that use, this would be insufficient justification. Time, Ross Jordan '07 Alex Bourne. lilt is possible to store Moreover, most Americans view Nick's op-ed makes reference to the: money, energy, and resources are needed to mount a campaign to raise the mind with a million facts and Africa as the lldark continent!! that is fact that Connecticut College does: money for anything. Should we be spending our scarce resources in solicit- Dear Editor, still be entirely uneducated." In this ravaged by AIDS, poverty, political not have honors housing. In fact, our: ing donations for a diversity center when hundreds of students are Livingin statement I believe Bourne is corruption, and civil wars. This school does neither offer honors: dorms have inadequate fire protection? I am writing a response to the expressing the opinion that educa- thinking is the reason why we must housing, nor does it offer students: I have demonstrated why the College should refrain from building a :recent editorial titled "College tion is not merely learning from a offer African history courses, in with higher GPAs a lottery advan-: diversity center while students are living in potentially dangerous environ- :Values 'Diversity' Over Academicsll text book. Education comes from order to give students an opportuni- tage. This issue has been discussed: ments. I should emphasize, however, that I am not necessarily against the :and the lack of student letters to the the interactions with people and the ty to investigate the historical ori- by the Residential Life Committee,: creation of a diversity center. No matter what Conn's financial situation was, :editor opposing it. I would fust like experiences you accumulate. As a gins of these modem problems. which is heavily comprised of stu-: I would find the center to be a waste of money, but it would not excessively :to preface this letter by stating that I freshman here at Conn College, I Why did the editorial not sug- dents, several times in the past. Each: bother me if money were no object, and if all of these other problems on :have not been particularly vocal on feel that my educational experience gest replacing our Chinese and time their recommendation was to: campus did not exist. If a diversity center helps assuage the guilt-ridden con- :campus concerning issues of diver- is not being hindered by the empha- Indian history courses with more not offer.this type of housing, and to: sciences of far left-wing professors, good for them. Again, I am not against :sity, and have long been ashamed of sis on diversity, but rather enhanced. 20th century American history not give an advantage to students: racial diversity, and the concept of a diversity center does not bother me in :my apathy towards improving the I have met people from all around courses? Perhaps it's because our with higher GPAs. In general, the: and of itself. :situation on campus. One quick the world, as well as people from daily media covers China and India. Committee has believed that it is: However, a number of circumstances combine to make the creation of a :look around this campus and one the United States that are very much China's and India's economic inequitable to offer preferential: diversity center at this time a preposterously bad idea. First, and most obvi- :realizes that our student body does different from me. growth and development of nuclear housing to students based on their: ous, are the reasons I have already presented. Our infrastructure needs every :not exactly represent the diverse Nick Iyengar's editorial made weapons is a 21st century geopoliti- GPA averages. If anyone wishes to: penny it can get. Second, however, is the apparent reality that many alumni :nature of American society that is so some negative comments about the cal reality. As a consequence, the join the Residential Life Committee: are none too pleased about the idea of a diversity center. ;valued. '!College's insistence on maintain- United States has political and eco- or make a recommendation to the: Don Lee Reiley '68 writes: "Count me as one of the 'several alumni' ... : .one inspiration for writing this ing its policy of 'Affirmative nomic interaction with China and group for future discussion, they are: who think the whole idea of a diversity and equity center is pointless and a :pieee came from many of the' so- Action' a racist program that dis- India, and students from those coun- encouraged to contact Shelly: waste of money. If indeed, the existing infrastructure is in dire need of repair,

:called courses that are IIaimed at criminates against Caucasians and tries earn their graduate degrees in Metivier, the Director of Residentialj then that should become a priority for funding. II :appeasing minority groups in the Asians". I would like to take this science and math from the United Life and Housing. : In speaking to many members of the campus community, I have also real-

;n~e of political correctness. II One opportunity to point out that in fact States. Therefore, by not picking The statement that academic; ized that many alunmi plan to quit donating money if the College decides to :of the core life lessons I have this is not a racist process at all, those courses, the editorial implies performance is rarely rewarded at: go ahead and build the center without fixing the problems with the infra- :learned from such classes is that as because it initially was started to that it is imperative for our students the College is, in my view, harsh; structure. It is well known that Conn's endowment is much smaller than :a heterosexual Caucasian, a member help Caucasian women integrate to understand the history of these and inaccurate. The faculty and the: many of our peer institutions. If the College defies a prominent source of :of the majority group in this couutry into the work place. It was started, countries. Moreover, as most College at large acknowledge the~ income in order to go ahead with its diversity center, this will serve to prove :(and on campus), it is my duty to and continues, to help eliminate the Americans believe, unlike ,tunquali- academic achievement of students: that political correctness outweighs even the safety of students. :use my perceived power to actively barriers and double standards that tied black students!! Asian students through a variety of means that: The College should not be, to use a recently popularized term, "held :reverse trends of discrimination and keep people from succeeding in earn their way into elite American include collaborative research and: hostage!' by its alumni and donors in all situations. Can 1envision a situation :hate that have been present in our society. colleges and universities. student-faculty presentations at con-: in which the College would be justified in proceeding against the wishes of :country for centuries. It seems to me that this article, Another major concern of mine ferences and workshops; student: some alumni? Certainly, but this is not one of those situations. As long as • I am not going to counterpoint while probably well-intentioned, is the author's view about African nominations for local, state, region-; Conn is strapped for cash, the College must prioritize its spending appropri- :the laundry list of reasons why I was not of an act of cruelty, but sole- American history. In the fall, the al and national prizes; student out-: ately and never jeopardize a source of income for politically correct reasons, :believe the author of the above men- ly an act of ignorance. There were history department is offering two standing prizes and awards granted: Note: hioned editorial was wrong, but, gross inaccuracies regarding the courses in American history, with an by Connecticut College faculty;: All claims made about fire protection are confirmed by a document enti- ;rather, I will give a general answer amount of American History classes African American, not African nominations to fellowships, and: tled "Connecticut College Facility Projects: Asset Renewal Facility Totals," :that I think at least begins to rebut that are offered and the implications' focus, (HIS 309 American Slavery many other recognitions. : dated December 3, 2004. Other information was provided by various student ~his opinions. In the modem world, of universal meritocracy in all and HIS 227 African American his- leaders on campus. I attempted to contact a senior-level administrator to :diversity of opinions, culture, and minorities admitted in Conn. tory from pre-colonial West Africa Maria Cruz-Saco : acquire more information, such as the percentage of the $30 million Conn :lifestyles (etc) need to be integrated Although Connecticut College is to 1863). Unfortunately, some stu- Interim Dean of the College and~ has procured, but received no response by the time the Voice went to press. :into all forms of education. On a predominantly white, diversity is a dents on this campus believe that Professor of Economics :college campus, while much leam- treasured part of the experience here there is a "minority power groUp!1 :ing goes on inside the classroom, and should be whole heartedly that has the administration under :...... : "Voice" your oRinion! See page Want to write the Voice? Gosh! two for the Voice's policies regarding letters to the editor. We both know you're training to be a news writer. / ? Ill' , r " ~ '7 THE COWGE VOICE' APRIL 29, 2005 • 9 Men's Lacrosse Splits NESCACGames Driscoll Named Camel Of The Week By !'Jrrn STERLING BY STEVE STRAUSS entation of the Vagina Monologues. SPORTs EDITOR breathing room at 6-4. Under a saves for Conn, who, with the loss, On the lacrosse field, Maggie has dominated the 00\'/ minute later, Chas McLaughlin net- moved to 7-6 overall (5-3 in SPORTS EDITOR The Conn men's lax team contin- of play. At Conn's most recent contest, Driscoll scored ted a crucial tally, once again giving NESCAC competition). ued. their hot streak on Saturday, For most students, playing a varsity sport at Conn is twice and had two assists while leading the Camels to an Conn a three-goal lead. The Camels have the rest of the pulling out a home victory against an overwhelming task. Playing two varsity sports is 11-7 victory. On the season, Driscoll has led the team in With 6:41 remaining, Joe week to practice before hosting Colby College for their fifth straight nearly unheard of. It seems Maggie Driscoll '06 has goals (27) and is second in assists (17) for a team high Higgins '06 widened the lead to 8-4, Tufts University on Freeman field found the magic formula. total of 44 points. WIn and fourth consecutive and notched an insurance goal in the this Saturday at 1:00 pm. The Game NESCAC triumph. Maggie has excelled not only at lacrosse, in which Perhaps more importantly, she has consistently head- fourth quarter to diminish any hopes is an extremely important one, and she is currently participating, but on the soccer team as The game, played on Freeman ed up the Camel's ground ball effort. Many consider of a Colby comeback. could very likely have an effect on well. In fact, she was named captain of the soccer team Field in a dismal downpour, pitted ground baJls to be the single most important statistic in The fourth quarter found the the Camels' position come tourna- for next fall. the Camels against the winless lacrosse. Teams who win ground ball battles win games. Camels in control for most of the ment time. A sociology based human relations major with a Mules in what figured on paper to be By putting forth a winning effort every game, Maggie time, giving the visitors little chance Later Saturday afternoon, the gender and women's studies minor, Maggie still finds has epitomized a winning spirit. The College Voice one of the easier games of the season to build any momentum. NESCAC Championship pairings time to participate in non-sport extra curricular activi- would like to congratulate Maggie on her spectacular for Conn. Despite the elements, the Goalie Topher Grossman made and locations will be announced. ties. Among other things, she takes part in the Kids, season and wish her luck in all of her athletic and Camels rushed out of the gates early, 14 saves to preserve the victory, and After the loss, Conn has moved into Books and Athletics (KBA) program in the New London extracurricular endeavors. scoring three times in the opening when the final whistle blew and the a tie for third place in NESCAC Elementary Schools and has taken part in Conn's pres- four minutes to build a quick lead. soggy turf had been vacated, Coon standings with Amherst, both 5-3. At 10: 14 in the first, Colby got on had recorded a 9-4 victory to move The Jeffs have one remaining game, the board with a tally from Zach to 5-2 in NESCAC competition, 7-5 a conference match up against Why The NFLDraft Is A Great Event' Goodnough, but Conn quickly overall The team's next contest was Williams. answered with back to back goals Tuesday afternoon's trip to Amherst. Middlebury stands alone atop a continued from page 10 to grasp the significance of intangi- went to college and played on win- from Dave Schwartz '05 coming On the 26th of April, Coon trav- very competitive conference at 7-0. bles such as team chemistry and ning teams, and it is yielding posi- only 4J seconds apart. Conn headed eled to Amherst, Massachusetts for Bowdoin College is clinging to sec- Detroit, Oklahoma's Mark Clayton winning attitudes. tive results instantly. 10 watching the into the second quarter enjoying a 5- an afternoon game against the #12 ond place, just ahead of the Camels and Dan Cody in Baltimore and The Patriots have subscribed to draft last weekend, I couldn't help 2 lead, but the Mules were far from ranked Jeffs. Despite playing well, and Jeffs. Bowdoin has two many other duos will report to the the philosophy that individuals don't but get consumed in the visions of finished, as they would soon prove. the visitors fell to a powerful NESCAC games remainiog, against same NFL camps this summer. win championships, individuals play how the young players' careers A fighting Colby side prevailed Amherst side by the score of 15-7. Bates and Trinity. The rest of the There mayor may not be a reason their roles and the team wins. The would play out, and which teams twice more in the second quarter, Alex Casertano led the way for the weeks' games will be of great for this phenomenon, but I have to Bulls have taken a similar approach found the hidden gems. building goals from Ryan Scott and horne team with four goals on the importance to these teams,' as much believe that franchises are beginning in basketball, picking players who Dan Schupack, cutting what had afternoon. Amherst goaltender of the upper crust of the NESCAC once been a three goal to one lead, at Cushing Donelan preserved the win remains fluid at this point. Be sure to 5-4 with just over a minute to play in for the Jeffs with seven stops on the come out on Saturday to root for the Reasons Why I Like American Sports the half. Despite Colby's attempts to day. Conn men's lax team as they close pull ahead of the home team, the For the Camels, attackman Dave out their regular season at home. continued from page 10 their leagues. American sporting teams should not play third quarter showcased Conn's Schwartz continued what has Many recall last season's first round Supporters of this argument can not justify their argu- as many games; they should however keep playing the offensive talent, and saw them become an extremely strong season, playoff defeat at the hands of the ment as they, in my opinion, have no foundation. This is same amount of games within their conference, This widen their lead for good. netting two goals. Chas McLaughlin Jumbos, leaving a sour taste that is the main problem with World Cups and international would mean that the Yankees and the Red Sox would not Schwartz netted his fourth goal '06 also contributed for the visitors, sure to be remembered by many sporting events. Not all tearns play each other and there- play against teams from a different region. Keep the of the afternoon with 9:07 to go, giv- tallying a pair of goals as well. returning upperclassmen. fore leave doubt in the minds of supporters as to what games regional. This will have a very positive effect on ing his team some much needed Topher Grossman finished with 11 would have happened had the US played England or the sports for both sporting organizations and fans. The France. One game can not, and should not, determine the fans will become more "patriotic" towards their teams, Women's Lacrosse Playing Strong Late superiority of another team, let alone the fact that a tearn creating regional rivalries and making games more went further in a competition. intense and exciting, giving real meaning to each game. continued from page 10 This is where I fully support American sports Organizations can cut back on costs by having smaller The Camels regained their winning ways in leagues and the way they are set up. The Yankees and rosters and less traveling expenses, and therefore make goals allowed the offense to breathe easy and play with Wednesday's game against Babson. With four goals by Red Sox will play each other on countless occasions this their teams more competitive and give them a greater more confidence. McConaty, three goals by Tallman, and two goals by season, it will not be one game to determine who's bet- chance of winning garnes and eventually the champi- The following game against Bates was a battle from Driscoll, the Conn Women took the match 11-7. Noted ter or worse. onship. beginning to end. The Camels jumped out to a quick 2- .Irving about the team's ability to bounce back from the They will compete a number of times, one could The way the current American sporting leagues are o lead before the Bobcats netted three straight, bringing crushing defeat against Bates, "We knew we could have compare this to Cricket where a test series is played over set up is nearly right, they JUStneed to get smaller and the total to 3-2. The Camels then regained the lead with won that game and we wanted to prove our ability to five games, you win three and you can rightfully claim play fewer garnes. Maybe then the neighbors across the rapid-fire goals by Driscoll and Lindsey Coit '08, scor- ourselves and our critics. II With this solid victory, the that you are better than the opposition. Out of five games Atlantic will adjust their leagues to the American way. ing just 47 seconds apart. However, another goal by Camels did just that. you won three, giving you a 60% win rate against this giving them something in common with their Trans- Bates had the teams heading for intermission knotted up The season started out a murky 1-7 for the women's team. The losing team and its fans can not blame the Atlantic friends or foes. at 4-4. lacrosse team, but since then they've gone a very result on bad luck. The opening five mioutes of the second half saw the respectable 4-3, making their record thus far this season The same argument can be made for motor sports. Yours truly, Bobcats gain a 6-4 edge, but the Camels fought back tal- 5-10. The team will play their final match against Drivers and teams compete against each other for the lying three goals on scores form Tallman, McConaty, NESCAC rival Colby this Saturday morning. With the whole season, not just one time. Chances are the cham- Funky G and freshman AIy Ridgeway. However, in the final 12 momentum of the season now swinging in their direc- pion of the series or world championship will not win minutes of the contest, Bates was able to score four tion, the Camels look-to pick up their first NESCAC vic- every single-race; bur-a large majority ofthem, making unanswered goals to bring the final score to 10-7 in favor tory of the season. him or her the dominant driver throughout the season. I of the Bobcats. believe that sporting bodies in America should "twwick"

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sports This past week as the Camels saw their season nearing the finish Great I am not exactly sure what you line, the intensity and caliber of would call a big fan of American team play really picked up. The last 1 love drafts. When I was sports. To put it to you bluntly, I week of play left the women's younger, my brother and I would would choose to watch any interna- lacrosse team with two convincing watch the NBA draft in its entirety tional sport over watching an victories over Wellesley and and meticulously dissect each pick. American sport, such as baseball, Babson, and a crushing defeat to After the draft we would then pro- American football, basketball, or NESCAC rival Bates in a tight battle ceed to have a draft of our own, lead- even hockey (lets not go there - do that saw the lead change several ing to the inevitable argument about they even still play hockey??). Those times. The real story of the week, whose team was better. of you who however, has been the consistently Clearly, know me will dazzling play of Maggie Driscoll the debate was not be sur- '06 and Colby Tallman '08. Over the n eve r prised by this week's three games, the two tallied a resolved, but it statement and total of 15 goals and eight assists never took my regular between them. Said Courtney Irving away from the readers will '07 about the play of her two team- joy of draft- agree that mates, "They've really been carrying ing. Of course, there is a us on the offensive front this week. GERALD WOLS it is much CHARLIE WIDDOES rather large Maggie's been one of our most con- Int'l Man Of Sport more difficult Viewpoint aspect of bias sistent threats all season, but Colby's to do that in my columns. What can 1 say, 1 am really come on strong as the sea- these days with the influx of interna- proud of my roots and stand up for son's winding down. I! When asked if tional players and high schoolers, my so called international sporting she was surprised about Tallman's about whom I know nothing. beliefs even if it means getting into a strong late season push, Lrving said, Nevertheless, I have always been a little hot water once in a while with "Definitely not. This is her first year believer in the importance of the American sports fans. I respect them on the team and she's played well all draft and the benefit of strengthening and the debates and arguments we season. The surge she's on right now a team by finding quality young have are both exhilarating and very is just her corning into her own, but players. heated to say the least. I respect their boy is it fun to watch. II In football, more than any other opinion, consider it, and dismiss it. I At last Thursday's game against The Conn College women's lacrosse team won three g011U!S last week, notching victories against Wellesley,Babson and Bates. (Pace) sport, the way a team drafts can assume that they conduct the sarne Wellesley, the Camels enjoyed the Tallman. From there, it was smooth the scoring action. Sarah Tacy '05 the final whistle making the game's directly affect its success not only procedure about my opinions. warmth of the home crowd and com- sailing. By the half, the Camels had tallied her 40th point of the season, score 12-4. Of course the offensive right away, but in the long run. In You might know that 1 am in pletely shredded both the offensive built a 6-1 lead and never looked second on the team only to Driscoll, prowess of the Camels was a huge basketball one player can drastically fierce disagreement about certain and defensive strategy of their oppo- back. while Molly McConaty '07 and part of the victory, but the solid play change the competitiveness of a team American sporting schedules, for nent. With nine minutes left in the Tallman opened the second half Melissa Ridgeway '06 each broke of goalie Paige Diamond, '05 who and in baseball most players are example I find it ridiculous that base- half the Camels were up by a 3-0 much like the first with a quick into the scoring column pushing the earned II saves and only let up two years away from the majors. ball teams play 160 games in one lead, two of the goals coming from score, but by the end of the game, Camels' lead to ten, 12-2. Wellesley In football, teams use the draft single season, the same goes for bas- Driscoll and one off the stick of many other Camels also got in on added two throw-away goals before continued on page 9 both to satisfy immediate needs and ketball and the NHL, may she rest in to bolster their roster in case of peace. Everyone knows that the New injuries and for the future. The teams York Yankees will be in the playoffs, Women's Tennis Closing Out AWinning Season that historically have had successful yet they lost to the Devil Rays in a drafts are the perennial playoff teams rather embarrassing fashion and day of the match, Demoreuille and and Super Bowl contenders. Teams went on a four game losing streak in Steckmest hope to be awarded a #1 like the Patriots, Eagles, Ravens and mid April. To keep this article fair, or #2 seed in the doubles competi- Steelers seem to find players in the the same can be said for the Boston tion. As partners in the spring sched- draft that will fit into their systems Red Sox who have lost four of their ule, DemoreuilJe and Steckmest and contribute on the field when they last five games. In any other sports have proven to be a tough combo to get their chance. Of course, person- league aronnd the world this would defeat. They have only lost twice nel decisions like signing free agents seriously dampen the chances of a during the spring schedule when are crucial as well, but the draft gives team to succeed for top honors at the competing as doubles partners- once every team an opportunity to obtain end of the season. In my opinion this against the #13 ranked team at the the pieces that can lead to a Super overloaded schedule does more harm time, Wellesley, and to Amherst in Bowl team. than good for each specific sport. In the first competition of the spring. What makes the draft so special effect losing a game becomes almost When asked about her team's is the difference between the pro and irrelevant. The teams' expenses are expectations for this weekend's college game. That is to say that NFL far greater with a large roster, as tournament, Demoreuille responded, teams are faced with the question of opposed to a smaller roster. It also "We would really love to finish any- how college athletes' skills will means that the average of the overall where in the top five. That would put translate into the pro game. sports star is far less. If a league can us in a good position to qualify for The result of this is that some of only accommodate a certain amount the Northeast Regionals." The the most successful college players of players then this league would get Camels, victorious in four of their (Heisman Trophy winner Jason fiercely competitive, and in effect last six competitions, will be com- White, NCAA all-time passing what one is doing is sifting out "bad peting against many tough NESCAC yardage leader Timmy Chang) can players", and in exchange making teams. The top five teams in the go undrafted because of doubts about minor leagues far more competitive Northeast Intercollegiate Tennis their ability to compete in the league. and in essence more notable (see Association (ITA's) rankings are On the other hand, there are count- English Football lower divisions - NESCAC schools Amherst, less players that are essentially and I dare you to tell me that D3 or Middlebury, Tufts, Williams, and unknown who turn out to be stars D4 lack passion). Having said this Bowdoin. (Terrell Owens from Chattanooga, there are a couple of aspects that I Although there will be fierce Brian Urlacher from New Mexico). really admire about American sports. completion this weekend, The other group of players that It's not so much my admiration of Demoreuille, Remak and Steckmest teams need to evaluate are players the actual sport but rather the way have been playing some of their best from strong programs like Miami, that the sporting leagues are set up in The Conn Co/lege women's tennis team hopes to earn a berth in nationals, and competes in the NESCACChampionshiPs this weekend. (Chen) tennis of the season as of late and USC or Michigan who have been the US in terms of games being have the chance to turn a few part of winning traditions, but face BY SPENCER TAICH played against the same opposition. as the number one seed in the match, stand right now, Conn is currently in NESCAC heads by scoring some questions about their ability to per- People, teams, and most ofteo sports STAFF WRlTER Beret Remak '07 put up a remark- the eighth position in the Northeast, huge upsets. The Camel ladies will form on bad teams. fans argue about which team is the able fight against the NESCAC's top while Tufts is ranked third. Only the rely 00 the leadership of their only This year's testament to the faith ranked singles player Jennifer Luten top seven teams compete in the II best." In my opinion one can not Despite losing this Tuesday senior, and captain, Demoreuille to that some NFL teams have in proven determine that one team is better against a strong Tufts squad, ranked '07. Remak battled Luten the entire Northeast Regional Champiooships. psych them up for their biggest tour- college programs was the drafting of than another by them just having #14 in the nation, the Camel women match, but ultimately the Jumbo's A victory over Tufts would have put nament of the season. Regardless of QB Matt Cassel from USC by the played once or even twice against completed their second straight win- top lady prevailed 6-4, 7-5 in a clash the Camel women in a much better results at this year's NESCAC Super Bowl champion Patriots. You each other. This argument arises on ning season with a record of 10-7. of NESCAC sophomore stars. position to qualify for the Regionals. Tournament, the College Voice may wonder, why would the Patriots numerous occasions throughout the The team's loss was the last home Despite stealing two matches However, all hope is not lost for would like to congratulate the draft a quarterback who was a back- world of sports. Does it mean that the match for captain Laura and falling just shy of victory in the Camel ladies, as the NESCAC women's tenn.is team on their strong up to Carson Palmer and Matt US SOccerteam is better than France Demoreuille '05, who completed many of the others, the Camels were championships this weekend will performance this season. The pro- Leioart? Clearly, the Patriots saw the or England because in the last world her career on a positive note defeat- still not content with their perform- give the Camels one last opportunity gram has made a genuine turn- value of playing in a winning pro- cup the US soccer team made it to ing Jenoifer Lejb in her final match. ances. After the match, to qualify for the Regional around in the last few years, moving gram. Speaking of USC, the trend in the quarter-finals and France got Demoreuille also scored a win Dermoreuille remarked, lilt's a little Championships. The Camels are into one of the more respected spots this year's draft was picking players knocked out in the group stages and with her doubles partner Lisa disappointing. We thought we could extremely optimistic as they prepare in the NESCAC and in the nation as from the same college team. USC's England in the second round? Steckmest '08, as they outlasted the have won a few more matches and to travel to Middlebury for the a whole. Their record this spring is a Mike Williams and Shaun Cody in team of Lejb and Neda Pisheva of put ourselves in a better position to NESCAC Tournament. Although testament to hard work, talent, and a continued on page 9 Tufts 8-4. Representing the women make Regionals." As the rankings they will not know until closer to the winning attitude. Go Camels! continued on page 9 Camel Scoreboard

Men's Lacrosse Women's Lacrosse Women's Tennis Men's Tennis 4/23 CC 9, Colby 4 4/23 Bates 10, CC 7 4/26 Tufts 7, CC 2 4/22-24 NESCACs @ Amherst 4/26 Amherst 15, CC 7 4/26 CC 11, Babson 7 4/28-5/1 NESCACs @ 4/30 Tufts 1 PM 4/30 @ Colby 10:30 AM Middlebury Club Baseball 4/13 CC 12, Williams School 6

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