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Multiple campus assaults stir concern

By Kelly Piepenbrink, Illinois Wesleyan Security. Security at large, but police and security are Natural Sciences. Two female stu- Managing Editor and the Bloomington Police actively tracking him. dents walking to the Shirk Center Laura Holsen, Department responded immediate- Bloomington Police picked up a were alarmed by a man running News Editor ly by combing the area where the man on the evening of Monday, toward them in an orange ski mask. and Todd Zoellick alleged assault took place. Only the March 30 with the help of IWU The women were not harmed, and Staff Writer jacket which the woman slipped out Security. However, the man was they immediately alerted IWU of was discovered. later dismissed as a possible sus- Security. Two recent attempted assaults on Shortly after this alleged assault, pect. The second incident The incidents that occurred on female students at Illinois a home invasion was reported to the occurred Tuesday, March 31 at 7 March 24 and the later incidents are Wesleyan University have left Bloomington Police Department in p.m. thought by IWU Security to be many students feeling apprehensive the Ridgeview Terrace subdivision. In the second attempted assault, incited by different suspects. and doubtful about their safety on The perpetrator entered the home the victim was walking from the According to Chuck Adam, director campus. through an 'mnlocked door and Sigma Chi house to Munsell Hall of security at IWU, the attempted The first attempted assault was physically abused a female victim when she reportedly saw a person assaults were committed by men reported Tuesday, March 24 at 1:15 before sexually assaulting her. watching her. The perpetrator with different descriptions and dif- a.m. It occurred in the Money was also stolen from the began to chase the victim, who ran ferent behavior patterns. Munsell/Ferguson breezeway while home. into the Munsell/Ferguson breeze- The suspect of the March 24 inci- the victim was walking home from The Bloomington Police way. The man then left the scene. dents is described as a black male Magill. The assailant grabbed her Department and IWU Security are The Bloomington Police between the ages of 18 and 21. His by the wrist, but she managed to presently working under the Department responded to the vic- height is estimated at between 5'8" slip out of her jacket and get away. assumption that the alleged incident tim's call but arrived after the per- and 6'. He has a medium build, The female victim was not hurt, but on the IWU campus and the home petrator had left the scene. dark complexion and dark hair with she was severely shaken. invasion in the Ridgeview subdivi- A third incident occurred on the dredlocks. At the time of the The victim immediately ran into sion were performed by the same morning of Wednesday, April I on Munsell Hall where she alerted individual. This individual remains Beecher Street, near the Center for see ASSAULT p. 2 Memory of Memorial soon to fade that he has been elected, Balsley hopes to con- tinue the work done by former President Sarah Shive. Shive's plans were delayed by the installation of Debra Wood as Dean of Students. "I hope to resurrect Sarah's development by Groovin' with a citar working closely with Dean of Students Jim Matthews. I understand that the students want A performer at the International Carnivale displays her a place of their own," Balsley said. talent on the citar, an Indian instrument similar to the gui- Among the concerns he has come across, tar. The Carnivale, which took place on Sunday, March 8, Balsley reports such ideas as extended hours featured food and entertainment from around the world. and a general student-focused meeting area. Dave Rupp/The Argus According to Balsley, Student Senate and the Dean's office would be actively involved in generating a survey and open forums for stu- dents to voice their opinions. Kennedy to address From the financial viewpoint of building development, Browning agrees with the need for student involvement. environmental issues "At this point, we can't really make any def- inite plans for the center. While the Office of By Laura Holsen Residential Life and Dean Matthews will be News Editor working on student input, our main concern is how to fund the construction," Browning said. Illinois Wesleyan University's Despite the administration's concern for stu- 1998 Spring Family Weekend will dent opinion, Browning explained that specific be highlighted by a speech by student opinions as to what the center should Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Kennedy, The interior of Memorial Gym gleams with a shined and buffed floor. The build- house have been difficult to follow over the an attorney and environmental ing, built in 1922, has been cited as the ideal place to house the new student center. years. activist, will speak on Friday, April "Student needs are not static. Every few 3 at 7 p.m. in the Main Lounge of Plans for construction have been delayed due to lack of funding. John Vrakas/The Argus years, the overall student view of what the Memorial Student Center. changes on campus should target change dras- Kennedy has worked to protect By Laura Holsen posed new "student commons." Memorial tically," Browning said. "In 1981, the tribal homelands in Latin America News Editor Gym, which was constructed in 1922 to com- Greenhouse was a game room with video and Canada, as well as battling memorate IWU students and faculty who games and pool. A few years later, it was against pollution in the U.S. "Memorial Student Center? It's an OK place served in World War I, has "classical architec- decided that such an area no longer met the stu- His speech, entitled "Our to be, I guess." ture and a spacious interior which would be dents' needs." Environmental Destiny." will This was the response of an IWU student appropriately put to use as a student center," One concern exists, however, with the lack of address the impact of our involve- when recently asked about her impression of Browning said. university funding needed to complete the pro- ment in current acts to maintain a the center and its prominence on campus. "Though much of the interior will be done posed $5 million renovation. After the comple- sound and health environment. Robert E Kennedy, Jr. For the past few years, IWU administration away with, we believe that the building itself tion of Shirk Center, the Center for Natural has pondered the idea of constructing a new represents a classic time period and that the Sciences, New House and the Center for student center, after student dissatisfaction with style should be retained," Browning said. Liberal Arts, funds have been depleted. Memorial Student Center became apparent. The renovated Memorial Gym would include According to Browning, the new library is the According to Ken Browning, Vice-President Student Senate offices, the bookstore, media next project for the university. Therefore, the of Business and Finance, the plan to build a offices for Titan TV and campus publications, a student center plans have been "put on the Events new student center has been incorporated into general "hang-out" area and a small coffee- can be carried Bohedule of shelf" until the entire proposal Friday, April 3, 1998 the "master plan" of campus construction, house. out. which was developed in 1995. The construction and use of such a facility "Funding from a foundation arrived for the 8 am - 3 pm - Class visitations Registration "We understand that the students have a would hopefully satisfy students' desire for a new library, so the opportunity was utilized. It 2 pm - 5 pm - 3 pm - 5 pm - Academic Open Houses desire for a better student center. Our integra- central place to relax and meet, with an open, is feasible that both projects could be worked 5:30 pm - 7 pm - Dinner tion of those desires with recommended plans "friendly" feel to it. on concurrently, like Shirk and the CNS," 7 pm - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. would complete the planning," Browning said. In his election campaign, Student Senate Browning said. 7:30 pm - IWU Civic Orchestra Currently, developers are looking at renovat- President Mike Balsley included the concern Short term plans which included small reno- 8 pm -Twin City Attractions ing Memorial Gym in order to house the pro- for a new student center in his platform. Now see MEMORIAL p. 2

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He explained that when After being harassed 3 pm: - 4:pm - Student of ColorRecognition Ceremony .::::::i::-i::::::;l::-i-i.:-::l::'-i.:-.::.:::::.,,::::::.,:.::.,:.~ Holocaust survivor Benjamin Hitler's men started invading to work in the ghettos for 18 were crammed into trains of other 4 pm "5 pm - Presidents Reception ::j::::::j:::::--:;i:,:(;i':::i-:!l:ii~-:::::::::i::::::::\::':"::::'":\::::;;'li:ii.':I:::: "iii::li'-:_i:l::::::li Cil:iRii;~':i:::: Jacobs to its campus on Thursday, Poland, "we were overrun months, the Nazis began arresting Jews and brought to Auschwitz in 5:30 pmi- pm - Class Dinners ,iii_~iiii~_li:::i':::.:i:::::;::~z:j.-:-::::::::::::-:::::::::- lil:ll-i'l_:llilj'ii:::-:i::j:;'-'.':1 :-:j;~:i:16 March 5 in the Main Lounge. overnight because we were close Jewish families to send them off to 1942, when the Nazis made-the 8 pm- Elue Moon Coffeehouse ::':::ii:::jj::::::::::::::il:::i':::jj::l::::::i:i::-::j::::::j::::::;:::ii: Jacobs' speech, "The Dentist of to the German border. We were labor camps. Jacobs' father chose decision to "just get rid of the Auschwitz," gave an overview of engulfed in hatred." to be the first male member of the Jews." Sunday.gyil 5, 19IM :i~:r:r:i:-:::i:I:i?::::::il:i:::ili :"::-~li~ll~b:i: after For two years, Jacobs credited his life leading up to and including As soon as the German invasion family to go, followed shortly Early AM Pa Sunday Cmunty Churl Services the events which took place during began, the Jews were put into by Jacobs himself. his and his father's survival on the D am-I pm -Brunch the Holocaust. ghettos, only being able to take "I thought we'd have a better fact that Jacobs possessed his den- 11 am 12 pmC-IWUs hap l Setva '"' :i_ I:-:-;r:::::jc "I want to discuss why Hitler with them whatever possessions chance, as inmates of a labor tal instruments, which his mother Spmi-4ii pm -Art txhibiio :::iy::::::i_:jj:.:::j::::j:~:-:i:::,-: and the willing executioners felt they could carry in their arms. camp, to survive. My father had insisted he take with him when 3pm- Faculty Recital free, emotionally, spiritually and Jacobs explained that these thought the labor camp would only see JACOBS p. 2 2 TheArgusNews I Friday, April 3, 199$' 3 2t The Argus Nw Friday, April.3..199. 'Nasty Girl' to share campaign Newsy Briefs I ACM sponsors contest available for $10 each. Teachers @Work, located at Ads are available www.teachersatwork.com is free to students, to teacher candidates and allows against Nazi persecution The IWU chapter of ACM (The faculty and staff who want to them to register their resumes and Association for Computing make campus announcements. By Jessica Brown the memorials to the victims sponsoring an update the resumes whenever Machinery) is For further information, contact were changed in an effort to necessary. A security system Staff Writer intercollegiate programming con- Sunil Jagwani at 556-2520. erase the past.Rosmus has test on Saturday, April 4 in the ensures complete confidentiality Anna Rosmus, a crusader for the also located and published the Center for Natural Sciences. IWU Wellness Fair for the resumes, while offering victims of Nazi persecution, will stories and artwork of Jews The contest will involve teams candidates nation-wide exposure speak in the Main Lounge April 7 who once lived in Passau but and professional-looking printed from Midwest universities com- Fair is slated at 7:30 pm. Rosmus is a native of were exiled from their home- The IWU Wellness resumes. peting in the programming of arti- for Thursday, April 16, from 10 Passau, Germany and is the teal town. ficial intelligence to guide a char- life heroine of the film, "The Sponsored by the Student a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Shirk Center acter through a maze, much like a Performance Gym. Nearly 50 Orthodox service to be held Nasty Girl." Senate Current Issues video game. The day will end Rosmus will dis- vendors - from fitness and As a teenager, Rosmus uncov- Committee, with a final match between team The Orthodox Christian with the preser- acupuncture specialists to finan- ered her hometown's hidden Nazi cuss her work characters. This match will be Community of greater past while writing an essay for a vation of victims of Nazi per- cial planners and organic farmers rA open to the public. - will headline the second annu- Bloomington-Normal is now Europe-wide contest. Due to this secution. 1% al Wellness Fair. The fair also holding regular weekly services. discovery, Rosmus has continued "We wanted to make the The new mission meets for the campus more aware of her Expert economist to includes features such as a wide investigations into the actions of Divine Liturgy (Holy Eucharist) work and to remind students visit IWU array of traditional and alternative Nazi terrorists. on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in For 13 years, Rosmus has dedi- that these type of atrocities medical specialists, free health screenings, a Tai Chi demonstra- the Cartwright Room on the sec- cated her life to uncovering and are still happening today," Renowned economist Susan M. ond floor of the Memorial Shanna Shipman, Senate Collins, a Georgetown University tion and a raffle. documenting the anti-Semitism said Student Center. The pastoral staff Programming economics professor and senior and Nazi history of her hometown Issues and of St. Joseph Orthodox Church, committed Commissioner. fellow at the Brookings Institute, earns marketing in Bavaria. She is also Anna Rosmus Wojtas Wheaton, IL serve the B-N com- to combating the neo-Nazi move- Rosmus has received both will visit IWU next week to speak award munity on a weekly rotating for her next week on the U.S. economy. ment and extreme right-wing in honors and resentment basis. More information is avail- work. She appeared on 60 Minutes victims of Nazi persecution. Collins will present Germany. Matt Wojtas, an IWU senior, has able by calling John Iliff at 821- and has also been "This era is very much an inter- "International Integration and the Her latest book, Wintergreen: last January been named the school's 9977. Suppressed Murders, documents given numerous awards for her est to many people," Shipman U.S. Economy: Premises, recent in "Outstanding Marketing Student" the atrocities in Passau at the end efforts. She has also endured ver- said. "These events are so Problems, and Promise" at 6:30 is still combat- for the St. Louis professional of the war. The novel reports the bal abuse as well as many death our history, and she p.m. on Wednesday, April 8 in Easter Seals sponsors movement and chapter of the American murder of 2,000 Soviet prisoners, threats from those who oppose her ing the neo-Nazi Evelyn Chapel. The address is Volleyball Marathon working against intolerance. Her Marketing Association. Wojtas, the forced abortions performed achievements. She has been open to the public and free of who was chosen for the award by story is truly remarkable." and the murder of infants of slave harassed by lawsuits as a result of charge. the IWU marketing faculty, was Entry forms are now being laborers in the area. It shows how her dedication to memorialize the honored on Feb. 27 in St. Louis. accepted for the April 18-19 vol- Wesleyana accepts ads Approximately 25 colleges and leyball marathon to benefit Easter universities are represented in the Seals. The ninth annual event will Christian sShares 'Art 1of Kissing' The yearbook, "Wesleyana," is St. Louis professional chapter of be held in ISU's Horton Field currently accepting advertise- the AMA. House from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on organi- By Diane Tasic ments. Ads from student Saturday, April 18, and 10 a.m. to zations, faculty, departments, fra- 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. Staff Writer ternities, sororities, or individual Education job search Teams can have up to eight play- 1997-98 issue are Writer Michael Christian, also known by students for the website now online ers competing at Competitive, his pen name William Cane, visited IWU on welcome. Advanced, Intermediate or rates range Tuesday, March 24 to discuss and demon- The advertisement A new electronic employment Recreational levels. The entry fee ad to strate "The Art of Kissing." from $30 for a quarter-page service allows teaching candi- is $200 with incentive prizes for Various kisses were shown to the audience $50 for a half-page and $100 for a dates to enter their resumes on- additional donations. For addi- ad. Page sponsorships, search by eight student volunteers - Jake Veness, full-page line and permits schools to tional information, contact Marie Gabrielle Rysula, Ahazi Dismukes, Lucy which include a message at the those resumes for candidates who at Easter Seals at 365-8021. are Shair, Rick Lindquist, Sarah VanSickle, Kate bottom of yearbook pages, fulfill specific staffing needs. Walker and Rob Plunk. Different scenarios were depicted, such as a first date, kissing your barber and fantasizing about kissing ASSAULTT from . your dentist. Approximately 25 different kisses were assault, the perpetrator was wear- dents, are encouraged to walk in individuals, have volunteered to be discussed or demonstrated. These included ing a blue knit hat, blue coat and a large groups or call an escort on-call as volunteer escorts in case the vacuum kiss, liposuction, upside-down blue ski neck warmer. before leaving a location. of an overflow of demand for kiss, teasing kiss, butterfly kiss and the elec- The second perpetrator is Security has reported an increase escorts or if students do not wish to tric kiss. described as six feet tall with a in the request for escorts through be escorted by Security. "I liked the electric kiss. I want to try it to slight build. its escort service due to these A student escort from the list, see the sparks," sophomore Bob Grabowski The nature of the incidents also attempted attacks. compiled and organized by the said. The electric kiss involves rubbing your suggests that they may be unrelat- "Remember to take precau- Student Senate President, the Dean feet on carpeting to create an electric shock ed. The first attempts were far tions," Adam said. "Be alert, and of Students and the Student when the couple kisses. more serious, as they involved remember that security does pro- Activities offices, can be reached Christian addressed other common com- actual physical contact and unlaw- vide an escort service." by calling the Main Desk at the plaints and praises of kissing, which are cov- ful restraint. The second incidents, IWU Security has offered this Memorial Student Center. The vol- ered in his book, "The Art of Kissing." Such although unsettling for the victims, escort service every day, at any- unteer escorts are instructed to go topics included drooling, bad breath and how involved no actual contact between time, for many years. With the out in pairs or groups. long the average kiss should take. the victims and the suspect. recent campus assaults, however, As of 10:30 p.m. Wednesday "The response from the audience was the Alleged "sightings" of a possible students have begun to utilize this evening, about 20-25 requests for best, Dismukes said. "I have no problems Two lovers enjoy a moment in silhouette. The pro- suspect have been claimed by safety resource. escorts had been fulfilled by IWU with getting up in front of people and putting gram, "The Art of Kissing" explored several aspects numerous students in places on According to student escort Security, with an additional five or filled by the student vol- others' ideas across in an educational and fun of the kiss, including form and length. Volunteer campus such as WESN, the Jason Dennis, there is a student six being way." Cabana and near the CLA. The escort on duty from 8 p.m. to 1 unteers. Stephen Llorens/The Argus IWU students demonstrated. sightings, however, were reported a.m. each night in addition to the Students can reach IWU' too late for IWU Security to appre- IWU Security officers available Security escorts by dialing xllll1. from p. hend the man in question. around the clock. If you have any information JACOBS Despite the consistent patrolling With the increase in tension and regarding the incidents or the indi- vidual please contact either the he first left for the labor camps. Zoshia, whom he credits to having that I survived when others did not. and surveillance of the university concern about campus safety, how- Bloomington Police Department at But once he arrived at Auschwitz, saved his life. Zoshia was the go- It's very individual. I live a normal provided by IWU Security and the ever, a number of IWU students, Greek chap- (309) 827-6251 or IWU Security at "the soldier threw [the instru- between for his sister and mother life, am married to a survivor, and Bloomington Police Department, including many from independent xllll. ments] on the rails," he said. still in the ghetto, and she also am delighted to share it with you," students, especially female stu- ter houses and some At Auschwitz, the prisoners brought him any medicine that he he told the audience. were tattooed with identification needed to get better. Jacobs has his own personal con- from p. I numbers and given striped, ragged Working as the dentist, Jacobs clusion on Hitler's actions. MEMORIAL clothing. explained that he was able to save "My personal opinion is that Gym or we hope to still work on planning have to understand our financial "Auschwitz was a new world. It enough food to keep his father Hitler actually didn't intend to kill vations of either Memorial have over the next year. Memorial Gym limitations." was not understood," Jacobs said. alive, as well as more than a dozen the Jews. He just wanted the Jews Memorial Student Center due to signifi- is such a large space," Balsley said. He recalled advice which anoth- inmates. out of Germany because they been reconsidered of such construc- "Before we decide anything, we gave to him about sur- As the Allies continued to press caused all the ills of Germany. The cant drawbacks er prisoner that viving at the camp. "'You can't into Germany, the Nazis moved the world has to learn tolerance tion. Browning reported prisoners to another camp, this regardless of race, religion or because Memorial Gym lacks work in Auschwitz,' he told me. appropriate mechanical sys- 'You must run. Click your heels time to make weapons. After being color," he said. History of emorial Student Center tems and is not handicapped- and say that you report to your moved to a camp in Hamburg, they Many students, faculty, and accessible, these projects refuse what you're were placed on ships to be moved community members attended After World War II, IWU administration felt the need to construct a com- orders. Never would have to be completed m asked to do"' yet again. Those ships were Jacobs' speech and were impressed emorative building for those who served the United States. A plan for four before the and Jacobs and his father were put to bombed on May 3, 1945 by the by it. interior could be neew buildings (Shaw Hall, the Physical Plant, Annie Merner Pfeiffer Hall considered. However, the a work in mines. When he thought British. "The Holocaust is always spo- student center) began to serve this need. In 1947, construction was com- expenditure for such con- pl he was at the end of his life "Close to 90 percent of the pas- ken of in such generalized terms. eted on Memorial Student Center. struction would involve more as a because of the conditions of the sengers went down to the bottom It was nice to hear it in a more per- The building, which cost $375,000 when completed, was described than is usual for a short term "n Dean Malcolm Love. It mine, he was summoned to of the North Sea," Jacobs said. sonal way," IWU sophomore Julie modern, modified Georgian structure" by former project. fac- become the dentist in charge of the After Jacobs was safely rescued Purpura said. housed a main lounge, cafeteria, dining room, grill room, club room for "It's difficult to do kitchens, book- SS in August 1943. from the destruction of the ships, Junior Steve Monk was also fas- an inter- ullty, alumni and board members, two alumni offices, chapel, mediate job with "I was fortunate because I start- he began his new life despite the cinated with the speech. Memorial store and browsing library. Gym. We feel that in the long student dances, ban- ed early in labor camp, and my loss of his family. "I went because I'd read Night According to developers, the lounge was intended for term, it would be open to the public, while [reputation] traveled with me," he "I'm still normal [today]. My by Elie Wiesel, and I was kind of would be a waste of qiuets and Greek formals. The dining hall precious student use. said. love of my work shattered some of curious about it. Much of what he funds," Browning thLeCenter Grill (later renamed The Dug Out) would be open for said was similar to that story," said. The grill was open from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. and offered snacks and soda, but He also met a Polish girl named the pain off of my mind. It's a gift that short "i Monk said. Balsley hoped no card playing [was] allowed." "It was very interesting to see his term plans would look into Besides serving as a center for student activities, Memorial Student Center passionate feelings towards the renovating the Greenhouse or wvas used for registration and "student recreation." In 1966, The Argus Nazis, even now, for the events The Phoenix. However, these mnoved its headquarters to the center. The 1970s brought $0.50 movie show- that occurred over 50 years ago," plans have not been con- inngs to the center, after an expansion to the Dug Out. senior Emily Cromwell said. firmed. D "Despite the lack of funds,

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rrE Lac110 - WWW.SKSWAVE.COM Friday, April 3, 1998 Off-Campus The Argus 3 News ThIAgu Freshman murdered at Knox College Student spends Spring By Heather Hahn ble sexual assault, they are contin- used as the murder weapon were talk to me. She was always happy." Break in Siberian jail Assistant News Editor uing to investigate. discovered in Best's car. Best was described as a good Bond for Best is set at $150,000, student who had aspirations of By Norman Weiss Students at Knox College in and a preliminary hearing for the becoming a lawyer. Daily Californian (U. California-Berkeley) Gaesburg, a liberal arts institution "[Andrea] was very car- case is scheduled for April 6. He was described in the Chicago with a smaller enrollment than ing. I'm an international Racibozynski was a 1997 gradu- Sun-Times by his political science (U-WIRE) SAN FRANCISCO - For three days, University of Illinois Wesleyan, are still baffled student, ate of Naperville Central High classmate, Kavita Sangani, as "a California at Berkeley junior Daniel Perez spent his spring break locked byhe and during my murder of freshman Andrea first few days of school School, where she was a member total gentleman," and "a very intel- up on the other side of the world in a freezing Serbian jail cell, living on Ribozynski early in the morning of the National Honor Society and ligent sort of guy." a scant supply of food. on March 29. last fall, she would the flag team. At the time of her Racibozynski's slaying is even While other students spent their break with friends and families, Perez, 1olice report that Racibozynski, always talk to me. She murder, she was a member of the more shocking to students at Knox along with five other Americans, went to the Serbian province of Kosovo a native of Naperville, most likely was always happy." Knox College Modern Dance College because it is the first docu- to try to promote nonviolence in an area torn by ethnic strife between met her accused killer, freshman Performance Group and a disc mented murder in the school's 162- Serbians and ethnic Albanians. and' Las Vegas native Clyde Best, jockey at the campus radio station. The Americans, who are affiliated with the San Francisco-based orga- -Paulo Pirondi year history, and the first in onlya half hour before he alleged- Racibozynski's friend, Paulo Galesburg since 1996. nization Peaceworkers, were arrested by Serbian police last Saturday. ly 'gave her several blows to the Friend of Andrea Racibozynski Pirondi, was quoted in the Chicago Visitation for Racibozynski was They were given a hasty trial and sentenced to 10 days in prison for fail- head with a brick. Tribune as remembering the victim held Tuesday in Naperville, with a ing to register with Serbian authorities as visitors to the region - charges Racibozynski's body was dis- as a cheerful, outgoing young funeral mass following the next they say were inflated because of their foreign identity. covered in the building which Officials say that Racibozynski woman. morning. Flags flew at half-staff on After the sentencing, prison guards shaved the heads of five male peace houses Knox College's student and Best were spotted together "She was very caring," Pirondi Monday at Naperville High School workers, sparing 23-year-old Berkeley resident and University of San unon at 1:30 a.m. Police say she shortly before Racibozynski's said. "I'm an international student, in memory of its slain alumna. Francisco student Teresa Crawford, who was the only female member of was fully clothed, but since evi- body was found, and a bloody shirt and during my first few days of the group. Crawford was then separated from the males. dence in the case relates to a possi- and the brick that might have been school last fall, she would always The prisoners were released last Monday after negotiations by a U.S. diplomat for their release. They are now forbidden to return to the coun- try for three years. Three of the prisoners, who are Bay Area natives, arrived back in the Critics United States last week and held a press conference in San Francisco on blast changes to education law Saturday to discuss their ordeal and the ethnic strife they witnessed. Although 90 percent of the people in the region are ethnic Albanians, the Serbian minority exercises much of the authority, they said. By Lisa M. Regelman program undermines the government's loan budget pressure is off, [creating] a cushion for The peace workers left the United States March 8. They were later Cadier Daily (U. Virginia) program and wastes federal monies which could everybody," Gladieux said. "It sounds like a detained in Pristina, the provincial capital of Kosovo, as they supported be used for improving education. nice way out for the Committee." an Albanian student protest in which students were trying to gain the (U-WIRE) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Committee Director of Communications Jay right to study their own culture and language at Kosovo University. The Following the U.S. House Committee on Diskey said the administration has been playing violence in Kosovo escalated throughout the month of March, with the Education and the Workforce mark-up of the political games with the student-loan program, Serbian government killing at least 80 Albanians. Higher Education Act of 1965 last week, parti- "Taxpayer dollars can be better spent getting more teachers in and Riley's critical comments came too late. The former prisoners compare the situation in Kosovo to the move- san opposition is mounting in regards to the "The Administration had plenty of opportuni- ment to integrate black students into all-white southern schools during future of the nation's student-aid programs. classrooms [and] modernizing ty to speak up [about student-loan interest rates] the 1950s. hae goal of the Higher Education Act is to schools." all through the mark-up," Diskey said. "Leave it Perez, a 20-year-old peace and conflict studies major, said that while in im fove the quality of higher education, college to this administration to wait." prison he lived on bread, water and soup. For breakfast, he got a single affordability and access to student loans. The -Press Release by Richard W. Riley Diskey said Clinton needs to focus on the hard-boiled egg. Committee passed the reauthorized Act issue of helping students but is being distracted "We were cold and very hungry," he said. U.S. Secretary of Education Thursday by a 38-3 vote. by partisan politics. While jailed, Perez said he talked to Albanian prisoners who told him The most significant issue facing the The administration's "goal is for the guaran- that guards would constantly beat and torture them. Perez said, however, Committee was determining interest rates for teed student-loan program to go out of business. that none of the American prisoners were exposed to such treatment. student-loans, both direct-government loans "Taxpayer dollars can be better spent getting It believes the direct-loan program works. We David Hartsough, the executive director of Peaceworkers who was also an- guaranteed loans provided by private more teachers in classrooms [and] modernizing don't," he said. Clinton "shouldn't be playing jailed, described the prison's atmosphere as dingy, cramped and full of an lenders. schools," the release said. "The lenders need to politics with this issue." "unbelievable stench." He added that "anybody who questioned authori- The reauthorization combined President make adequate profits, but the [Clinton] Clinton's 1993 presidential campaign empha- ty in the slightest way would get treated like a dog." Clinton's Feb. 25 proposal of lowering interest Administration estimates that the Committee's sized the restructuring of student-aid programs. Crawford, who spent part of her imprisonment alone in a jail cell, said rates on direct loans by about one percent and a decision will pay banks more than necessary, His original proposal called for phasing out and that she was worried that the male guards would harm her. government-subsidized guaranteed-loan pro- costing taxpayers about $2.7 billion." eventually eliminating the guaranteed-loan pro- "I was afraid that there were going to be no women guards there and I gram, increasing the interest rate private lenders But Larry Gladieux, College Board executive gram. He has adjusted that proposal to creating was afraid something physical was going to happen to me," she said. could charge. The program was designed in director for policy research, said the Committee a balance between direct and guaranteed loans. The group said the only way to prevent the violence is to have interna- response to lenders' complaints of lower profits is taking advantage of the budget surplus to help "The Republicans are suspicious of the tional people - especially the media - document the beatings. and the threat of departure from the lending pro- the student-aid program. The College Board is a administration trying to go to 100 percent direct Crawford said she would rather have stayed in prison for 10 days than gram. national educational organization known for loans, and the Administration is suspicious of get banned from the country for three years. Perez also wishes he were In a press release Thursday, U.S. Secretary of administering the Scholastic Aptitude Test. lending institutions trying to get rid of direct not banned from the country. Education Richard W. Riley said the proposed "Because of the budget surpluses, some of the loans," Gladieux said. "I'd go back in a second," he said. "I wouldn't even think about it. Without internationals [Kosovo] would explode."

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By Krystina Lane many of the fetuses exposed to it and has also been By Heather Hahn staff Writer known to cause miscarriages. For Hefland, it meant Assistant News Editor that she would be diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, Documentary filmmaker Judith Hefland visited cam- clear cell cancer, that would require she have a radical When Illinois Wesleyan's first volunteer pus Thursday, March 26 to show "A Healthy Baby hysterectomy when she was twenty-five years old. In weekend was held in 1994, there were fewer Girl," an autobiographical film about her personal order to save her life, doctors removed her uterus, than 50 students willing to sacrifice a struggle with DES-related cancer. lymph nodes, fallopian tubes and the top third of her Saturday afternoon to make an improvement DES (diethylstilbestrol), the first ever synthetic vagina. in the Bloomington-Normal community. estrogen agent, was used to prevent miscarriages for Additionally, the film received best documentary at This year however, more than 300 IWU over thirty years before it was banned for pregnant the Melbourne International Film Festival and best students, faculty and staff united to work on women in 1971. video documentary at the Atlanta Film and Video a wide variety of projects designed to exem- Although the film is moving, the producer and the Festival. plify the theme of "Seeing Our Similarities movie's actors (her parents and Through Service." friends) never lost their sense of Meridith Kruse, IWU Career Center humor. Hefland told the audience Volunteer Weekend coordinator and a senior before the film started that it was OK S e c i urity Beat sociology/women's studies major, devel- to laugh. oped this concept for the weekend while "When something is so big that it's * An alcohol violation occurred at Wallis Hall on Saturday, participating in the Urban Studies program seeping under the doors of your house, March 218 at 12:50 a.m. Two individuals were discovered in in Chicago last year. you have to remember to laugh. Your the TV r oom with several open containers of alcohol. "I met a man who had written extensively humanity and your laughter is bigger about asset-based community organization," than DES," she said, * Magill Hall suffered a fire alarm on Saturday, March 28 Kruse said. "That's an idea in which you Hefland took over five years to pro- due to bturning popcorn activating a smoke detector. examine what people have in their commu- duce the film using her uncle's home nity that would allow them to help them- video camera and enlisting the help of * A fire alarm sounded in Dolan Hall on Friday, March 27 selves." her friends in film school at New York at 2:25 a.m. The pull station had been activated on the first Kruse added that inviting those in need to University. She uses clips from a floor near the back door. participate in projects which will ultimately video diary she kept while recovering serve to better their own lifestyles breaks to show a personal view of her and her * Demott Hall suffered a burglary on Friday, March 27 at down the barriers between those who pro- family from behind the camera, 7:00 p.m . A person entered the building and left shortly after, vide and those who receive service. recording events such as her parents taking a]resident's wallet and soccer shoes. "It's really a form of empowerment," she receiving the news. said. "It also gets Illinois Wesleyan students Although the audience learned a lot * Criminnal damage to three vehicles was reported on Friday, off campus and out into the community." about the drug, the real point of the March 2 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the CNS parking lot. The side and Kruse kicked off Volunteer Weekend with film lies in the emotions left in the the back windows of all three cars were broken. a speech on the IWU quad on the afternoon IWU vvolunteers Matt Mitchell and Beth Keller help wake of the diagnosis. Hefland was of March 27. She was followed by Shawn paint the Red Cross building during Volunteer introduced by writer-in-residence Sweeny, director of the Illinois Campus paint • Damagge to a vehicle was discovered on Kelsey street on end on Saturday, March 28. IWU's increased Sandra Steingraber whose most recent Friday, 14March 27. The rear bumper had been hit and was Compact for Community Service, which Weeke book "Living Downstream" focuses on falling offf of the vehicle. Illinois Wesleyan joined in 1997. ICCCS is involveement in the event is partly due to ICCCS con- the presence of carcinogens in the an active coalition of college and university nectiolns. Gail Gaboda ('88)/The Argus environment. * Over spring break, a bike theft occurred at the presidents committed to making service a DES was given to Hefland's mother Munsell/Ferguson bike rack and was reported on Monday, central element of undergraduate education ity and Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity served dinner to in 1963 when she was five weeks preg- March 233. through organizing service projects. runners from the Miller Park Zoo 5K race. nant. The drug was toted as the a After a talk by President Minor Myers, jr., regard- Kruse said that she has already received positive "wonder drug" that would prevent mis- * Note firom Security: The Bloomington Police Department ing volunteerism, its benefits, and how it relates to a feedback from the over 20 agencies that volunteers carriages and "ensure a healthy baby." has anno unced that it will begin towing vehicles parked ille- college education, the volunteers were given free t- from Illinois Wesleyan assisted. Hefland said that her mother was "con- gally on the streets surrounding the IWU campus. shirts donated by the President's Office and the IWU "Everyone's been talking to me about it," she sa fident that she had given me the best Bookstore. Marriott Food Service donated food for "I spoke to the people at the art center, which Aeaeae prenatal care that money could buy." the volunteers. helped out, and the people connected to the Walk-A Instead, the drug caused cancer in The following day, volunteers participated in their Thon. I would definitely say that the Volunteer respective projects. Some of the endeavors included Weekend was a success." the Black Men In Action helping to paint and clean up "When people are shown a way to volunteer, or, the offices at the Catholic Social Services. Kappa they're offered the chance to work in a group, they~e Kappa Gamma sorority used donations from IWU more than willing to help," she said. "It's really just faculty and staff to put on an Easter Egg Hunt for the the age-old adage that people want to give back to children at The Baby Fold, while Sigma Kappa soror- their community." Program exposes threats of 'love'

dents report at least one form of action to leave an abusive relation- By Jessica Hawthorne f Staff Writer violence in their relationships. It is ship must come from the persoi also important to note that violence affected, she also stresses" tit "Love Shouldn't Hurt," a pro- can occur in any kind of relation- "friends are essential, and they can gram about the dangers of dating ship, and that both women and men make a difference in empowerinmg and partner violence was presented can be the victims. the abused." by the Corporation Alliance to End Wells stressed the importance of Wells pointed out a variety of Partner Violence to the Illinois being informed and being on the phrases that can be helpful for a Wesleyan campus March 11. lookout for signs that you or a friend that may be being abused. While the attendance was small, friend might be in an abusive rela- Abuse has been shown to the message was not. Those attend- tionship. increase in severity and frequency. ing were given the chance to under- Some warning signs include a Also, domestic violence occurs as a stand the horrors of dating vio- partner who is jealous and posses- pattern of incidents. Over tim,' f'ie lence. The speakers reported that sive, abuses alcohol or drugs, violence can worsen and fdrifili "perhaps the greatest tragedy demands you to "check in" and jus- endanger the victim. encountered is the frequency with tify your actions or continually Wells reports that the cycle is dif- which couples are interacting in a apologizes for behavior (often ficult to break, and that support is violent manner." because of unpredictable mood necessary. Support can be found on In a "quiz" given at the begin- swings). the Illinois Wesleyan campus ning of the night, conference leader Often a person may notice signif- through the Counseling Center Kim Wells asked those in atten- icant changes in a close friend that (x3052) and the Neville House, dance questions that displayed the may indicate they are in a violent which can be reached at (309) 827- prevalence of dating violence and relationship. Signs to look for in 7070. the importance of education. these case include a pattern of For those interested in attending "Domestic violence is the most unexplained bruising, unusual the "Love Shouldn't Hurt" prbd- common but least reported crime in changes in behavior, isolation, gram, another presentation by Th the United States," Wells said. withdrawn attitudes, frequent Corporate Alliance to End Partner According to Wells, statistics upsetting phone calls or requests to Violence will be Thursday, Ap show that every fifteen seconds, a not mention certain things in front at 8 p.m. in the Sheean L woman is beaten in the United of the significant other. audio-visual room. States. One out of five college stu- While Wells admits that the

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have fun. Which, we understand, is a very important part of your education. Bouncing on the bunkbeds, homework not enough for the horny: Students steam up Wesleyan Windows with surprising sexual habits The statistics: * 1 in 4 women have experienced rape or By bate Bodendorfer most common responses to the sur- rebel against the ideals they were raised with," junior attempted rape between age 14 and college. Staff Witer vey question that asked if the envi- Ron Provine said. * 9 in 10 acquaintance rapes are not reported. ronment in which the respondent A religious upbringing was not the only reason cited * 1 in 12 college men admit to acts that meet was raised played a factor. for this belief that our students would report more con- legal definitions of rape, yet few of these men Junior Jason Spoor cited some servative answers than the rest of the nation. identify themselves as rapists. anticipated problems with the sex education "I think IWU students, on the whole, are too con- * In 10 percent of all assault cases the victims W hilethe outcome we all courses presented in his school sys- cerned about academics to be constantly obsessing over are men. of the tem. sex. Of course, there are exceptions," junior Adam Oscars, our "Men and women were separated Oldaker said. "On the contrary, I have met students corner of the world also antici- fourth through sixth grade when we from other colleges who think about sex and sex only." For more information call: patef a different set of results. talked about sex," Spoor said. "That Women also pointed to IWU's intellectual environ- PATH at (309) 827-4005 and ask for the Rape Well, the Oscars are over and bothered me because my parents ment as a reason for the supposed conservative views. Crisis Center. Available 24 hours. here, ladies and gentlemen, is the were really open. I don't think kids "I think IWU's different, because everyone knows You can write to the Rape Crisis Center at: envelope' that holds the answers should be separated. That lends itself everyone and because there's a more personal/intellec- c/o Mc Lean County to the sex, drugs and alcohol sur- to judgment - for example, for tual relationship [between students] versus meeting P.O. Box 995 vey that was distributedthe week men, they only see dolls which leads someone at a bar or party. Everyone knows what you Bloomington, IL 61702 before Spring Break. :Ail: to objectification." do," Allen said. T~4is is the first article in a While this type of segregation But the surveys received did not substantiate this three-part series which will deal may not be with our campus' attitudes concerning these issues. The beneficial, many students believe primaryfocus will be how men's views differ from that the views men and women A women's views and how our answers compare with have about sex goes beyond what is or isn't taught in class or A The statistics: even parental influences. * Every day, 33,000 Americans get an STD. "Men and women just have * 1 in 6 sexually active teens will get an STD. different views in general. * At least I in 4 Americans will have an STD at Maybe I'm just being old-fash- some time in their lives. ioned, but women who have * There are more than 20 STD's, which affect many different sex partners have more than 55 million Americans. a negative connotation attached to them, and men just look at it For more information call toll-free: as having more trophies," Allen National STD Hotline at 1-800-227-8922. hours are said. . .i.I3* 4 The hotline is confidential, and its Both men and women stated from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST, Mon. through Fri. national averages and norms. similar sentiments, with some The Argus was pleased with the amount of surveys variations of course. What was The McLean County Health department pro- that were submitted. We received more than 250 sur- most strange, though, was that vides STD and HIV testing on an ability to pay veys. Almost all the surveys submitted were returned in more men cited the stereotype of basis. Call or visit at: their entirety. Not surprisingly, most were submitted men as misogynists. McLean County Health Department anonymously. "I definitely think men and 905 North Main Street Some surveys could not be included due to incom- women have different views. A Normal, Ill. 61761 plete information, especially those that did not include lot of men are stereotypical 'go- (309) 888-5450 by appointment irnfqo ation about gender. In other surveys, some ques- out-and-pick-up-chicks men.' The men who aren't are thought in any category. tions were left unanswered, but we tried to use as much labeled as gay," Spoor said. According to a recent survey from the non-profit ir tiration as possible, although this also led to differ- Several men expressed the fear that as 'good men' Kaiser Family Foundation and YM magazine, over 50 ergtqls for some ques- they would still be percent of teenagers have had sexual intercourse by age tions. grouped in with the men 18. The statistics: But on to more interest- who only use women Our survey's results indicate that 59 percent of men * I in 500 students are infected with HIV. ing information ... (El for sex. and 52 percent of women have had sex by the age 18, vIIBAeuS"~ Junior Jason Bobis slightly above the national average. Anonymous Testing Sites: We are bombarded with expressed this fear In the National Survey of Men and National Survey statistics regarding sex: along with the opinion of Women taken a few years ago, statistics showed that The McLean County Health department pro- why's doing it and with that sex is linked with 47 percent of men and 27 percent of women have had a vides STD and HIV testing on an ability to pay whom, how often and in /' power for some women. one night stand. Both men and women at IWU are basis. Call or visit at: w)+Hipositions. With the "It seems most guys slightly more promiscuous than the national average. McLean County Health Department thihar-of AIDS, though, the will do just about any- So while senior Phil Huckleberry may think that 905 North Main Street puritanical ethics of our thing ... to have sex. "Wesleyan's not a very sexy environment," the students Normal, Ill. 61761 country had to be put on the back burner. Sex is no This pretty much empowers girls on this campus. here have reported that environment is not enough to (309) 888-5450 by appointment longer an issue that is not talked about until a couple's Depending on how many guys have tried to sleep with kill the mood. wedding night. a specific girl, she may become conceited. Planned Parenthood Magazines, television, movies, billboards, commer- "This is especially frustrating when you actually try 318 West Washington cials and public service announcements are just a few to introduce yourself and get to know somebody else Bloomington, Ill. 61701 of the places that we see and hear about sex - some (for a change, another IWU problem) and the girl mis- (309) 827-4014 advocating "safer sex," others focusing more on the takes your intentions for a one night stand," Bobis said. scandal and trashy side. Either way, advertising gurus "Men see [sex] as pleasure, women as commitment know that nothing sells a product better than sex and power," senior Andy Killian said. apnal. Other students, both men and women, held more gender neutral perspectives. For instance, sophomore Ellen Tolley said she Gay, Lesbian, and Bi-Sexual HAVE YOU EVER HAD A believes "different men and different women have dif- "P National Gay and Lesbian Task Force ferent views" but also said that it's "not fair to catego- 2320 17th Street, NW ONE...... NIGHT . STAN . ? rize." _ lr:# " Washington, DC 20009 Mer If men and women do have different opinions about (202) 332-6483 Yes 53% ' 'saving' themselves for their future spouse, the statisti- No 47% 67% cal data of the surveys do not substantiate this claim. A difference can be cited in terms of sex and rela- Arnold Health Services can answer questions or tionships. refer you to a place which can answer questions "I think that in general men here have a more casual as well. The have many pamphlets and The educational system has jumped on the bandwag- view toward sex whereas women see it more as part of brochures available. Their number is 556-3621. on, too, and many schools, despite concern from some a close personal relationship," DeLuca said. parents, have begun to include sex education classes. This statement is supported by the statistics on stu- The question that naturally arises, though, is whether dents who have had a one-night stand. More than 50 or not these classes have any impact on the teenagers percent of men reported that they have had a one night and young adults of Generation stand, while ~it~n~~-- -- X, the first guinea pigs in the only 33 per- experiment. Al ER, *"Ocent [ of "We had sex education in women grammar school, junior high, * _ 'r reported the and I went to a few high e' same experi- schools and had it then too. I ence. went to a Catholic high school While fora while, and it was part of these numbers religion class," junior Teri Allen 7 may offer sa. ' don't think that it really *6079 7 " some idea of clend my views, though." :O8 e.1 14 where IWU -There was agreement from stands on oDerstudents on campus moral issues, rqgarding this point. the information is not too helpful without knowing how "I thought that [sex education] was beneficial and the rest of the nation feels. Many students said that they irnormative, but [I] don't think without it that it would did not think that IWU students would be placed at the ctling my opinions about sex because most of my center of the bell curve. mtralyiews come from my parents," junior Kim "I think most people [at IWU] were raised in a more DeLuca said. conservative environment. 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begin, so I e-mailed the majority THE of administrative departments ORACLE hoping for any leads, with little Rachel Rodenborg pieces together musical 'Quilt' luck. Very few of the adminis- trative staff can remember what By Dan Carden The cast of "Quilt" is comprised of students Center offers my actors and the audience the chance to get off campus and push the comfort Kelly it was like before cars, and no Senior Editor from the School of Theatre Arts and the School zone." Crunrin one had heard any stories either. of Music. The cast includes: sophomores of Rodenborg's Ani's I did learn from Carl Nathan W. Brown, Gillian Goodman and "Quilt" is the culmination music theater independent study course. big Teichman, the president's execu- musical "Quilt" Friday night, Gullickson and freshmen Charlie Clayton, Besides directing "Quilt," she is also the pro- tive assistant, that the Carriage Adam Estes, Scott Moreau, Whensenior the music curtain the- goes up on the Sarah Sipll, Kate Snyder ducer. House has not been used for ater major and e*-.n . and Tom Wooldridge. when this is not a name means transportation since its acquisi- . "It is going to be weird "Quilt" director "We know the facts, we "The cast is incredible. part of my life, hanging over my head all of the tion by the university in 1937. Rachel Rodenborg will breathe a know ho)WTpeople get They are all freshmen and time," Rodenborg said. big money The Carriage House was donat- sigh of relief. producer, Rodenborg had to secure fund- ed to the school along with ut 'Quilt' brings sophomores, but they way As Oracle, "Doing this musical has been AIDS, b of sources. Dear they have been performing ing for "Quilt" from a variety Why is there no Blackstock Hall by Mrs. Mary under my skin for 17 months you the, steories about "Everybody has been really helpful about Hardtner Blackstock of Swho have it has been very, very pro- student discount now," Rodenborg said. "I saw the peop)le whohave fessional," Brown money. The music theater department helped Springfield, Ill. It was once the said. for Ani DiFranco 'Quilt' about a year and a half ago AIDS." The nine cast members, out with rights, which are $65 a show, and the tickets? Doesn't a art building and now houses at the University of Illinois and it our yearly -Anna Gullickson Rodenborg, stage manager President's office paid for score rental," large portion of Security and a dance studio. bit me - I've been working Rodenborg said. "I then petitioned Student rumor to go cast member Stacey Wooden, assistant activity fee go to fund con- Without even a toward this ever since." stage manager Jen Owen, Senate to secure money for the other miscella- archives, certs? on, I hit the university Quilt tells the stories behind the music staff (Scott was really helpful, and I -Cheapskate which are located in Sheean and the neous costs. Senate more than 43,000 panels of the got more money than I thought I would." lower level. There Fenstermaker, music direc- Library's NAMES Project AIDS Memorial tor, Julie Ryder, piano, Kate Lawson, key- "I think that "Quilt" has been one of the best seems to have been little interest Quilt. The quilt, when displayed, is in 32-piece Dear Cheapskate, boards, and Jake Veness, drums) have been users of Senate funds. Everything has been very You probably won't be sur- in recording student methods of blocks. "Quilt," the musical, examines one of organized and very professional," said Jason transportation way back when, rehearsing since Feb. 19. Some rehearsals have prised that I went with this ques- these blocks. lasted more than five hours. Dennis, Student Senate treasurer. which is not startling. Do we and song the tion to Darcy Greder, associate The musical presents in story "The time frame has been the biggest chal- "I could never have done this alone. It has have a parking lot's section in who made the panels: lovers, spouses, dean of students, who is a friend people lenge," Brown said. "We lost a week to Spring been a lot of individual people convincing larg- last year's yearbook? characters appear only of DiFranco, as well as arranger family and friends. Most Break and have had to work around a lot of dif- Finally, I pulled out one of the few reappear and their unfolding see QUILT p. 7 of many campus concerts. once, but a It has oldest issues of the Wesleyana, ferent schedules. You may, however, be sur- stories give the piece simple throughlines. been hard, but I think we from 1895, and took note of the prised to learn that the upcom- "There seems to be some apathy about AIDS have overcome it." ing Ani concert is not in any advertisements between the pic- today. For most people, it was an 80's thing "Quilt" will be per- tures of the football team (14 said. "We go to way being funded by student that is 'out' now," Rodenborg formed at the McLean devoted to hap- activity fees. The concert will members), the club [Illinois Wesleyan] where bad things don't County Arts Center, 601 ulilt of smoking and bad things happen all over. pay for itself solely through the the enjoyment pen. But in truth, N. East Street in pieces of rising group of sale of tickets, hence the single other fascinating Statistically, we are the fastest Bloomington, approxi- IWU's history. and AIDS." price. people who are getting HIV mately five blocks south we know how people First of all, the money that On the assumption that you "We know the facts, of campus near the DiFranco will make from this can gauge people's lifestyles get AIDS, but 'Quilt' brings you the stories Scottish Rite Temple. concert is "substantially less largely by what they buy, I about the people who have AIDS," said sopho- The performances will ads were for who plays Maria, Jane A Musical money than at other venues," found a lot. Two more Anna Gullickson, be Friday, April 3 and sta- Roberta in the musical. "You can know and the $18 ticket price is less local livery and boarding and Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 about AIDS but not understand. Celebration than you would usually pay to bles, which were places where everything p.m. Limited tickets may you could either keep your own can give you that understanding." see her. Likewise, buying tick- 'Quilt' still be available at the ets here at IWU will save fans horse or hire horses out. There "'Quilt' is a comfortable way to get a real door. Friday April 3 and Saturday April 4 at 7:30 p.m. it hap- additional Ticketmaster charges. were also two ads for bicycle human look at AIDS. I think that until "We tried to find a someone you know, the real Second, Greder suggested that shops. One, C.C. Martens, was pens to you, or place on campus, but of AIDS doesn't hit you," Rodenborg big name concerts have not done billed as a "manufacturer, jobber tragedy everything was booked," Arts Center brings faces to all of the sta- McLean County well at Illinois Wesleyan in the and retainer of bicycles and said. "This show Rodenborg said. "The past because of subsidies such bicycle sundries," and it was tistics." McLean County Arts 601 N. East St., Bloomington as student activity fees. located at 316-18-20 S. Main St. (5 Blocks south of campus) "There is a point at which you Finally, there was an ad for the cannot artificially keep IWU Bloomington City Railway: ticket prices low, inflate non- "cars run to all parts of IWU prices to offset the lower Bloomington and Normal, and Limited tickets available at the door tickets and still make the guar- to the depots," as in train depots, antees and/or break-points that which would have been the way big-name concerts cost. And you most of the out-of-state students can't keep bringing big-name probably would have arrived. The meaning and the draws, lose money and do it all There were students from as far over again. Student Senate is too away as Texas, according to the careful, rightfully so, with its 1895 Wesleyana. history behind the quilt I'm afraid that's the best I stewardship of student fees," In November 1985, longtime San Francisco gay rights activist Greder said. could come up with. I hope it gives at least an idea of how Cleve Jones asked his friends to write the names of the 1,000 San Therefore, although $18 Franciscans who had died from AIDS on paper cards . seems pretty exorbitant after things may have been. If any readers know more, please con- The cards, taped side-by-side on the walls of the San Francisco seeing DiFranco for free at the Federal Building, looked to Jones like a patchwork quilt. Inspired by Blue Moon for years, it's actual- tact me, and I'll be glad to print the additional information. If this vision, Jones created the first panel for the NAMES Project ly a pretty good deal considering AIDS Memorial Quilt in memory of his friend Marvin Feldman., her considerable and growing anyone has time and wants a break from 1998, I highly rec- "The Quilt [is] one of the great memorials of our time - and one success. Take advantage of the of history's most powerful works of political art," said George bargain, and come out to see a ommend old Wesleyanas as an enlightening and fairly humor- Shaekelford, curator of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. great performer, and keep in Quilt was immediate. NAMES chapters were people there, ous read. Did you know that it The response to the mind that the more set up in cities hit hardest by AIDS - San Francisco, Los Angeles the better the case we can make was once possible to get five and New York - and panels were sent to the workshop in San the baths for a dollar at William to get big name shows in Francisco. future. Funk's well known Tonsorial Parlor? The NAMES Project displayed the Quilt on the National Mall in Washington D.C. October 11I, 1987, during the National March on Dear Oracle, Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Half a million people visit- Before the dawn of the auto- ed the 1,920 panels that made up the Quilt that weekend. motive age, did the university Following this initial display, the Quilt went on a four-month tour provide stables for those stu- of the United States that raised nearly $500,000 for AIDS service dents with horses and/or car- There are only a few more weeks left, and I need a few more inter- organizations. More panels were added to the Quilt in each city, riages? by the end of the tour. -Curious esting questions. Please don't tripling the size of the Quilt be shy, and send them to In 1988, a new tradition was started when the Quilt was again dis- Left to right: bottom, Tom Wooldridge and Kate Snyder; mid- played in Washington ED.C. - a reading of the names of all people Dear Curious, [email protected] or drop them in my mailbox at die, Sarah Sipll, Nathan Brown, Charlie Clayton and Anna represented on the Quilt. This reading of the names is now a tradition What an interesting, difficult the Argus. Gullickson; top, Gillian Goodman, Adam Estes and Scott followed at every Quilt display. question. I had no clue where to By 1992, when the NAMES Project was invited to carry pieces of Moreau. photo courtesy of Rachel Rodenborg the Quilt in President Clinton's Inaugural Parade, the Quilt included panels from every U.S. state and 28 countries. The Quilt was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 and is touted by the NAMES Project as "the largest example of a communi- ty art project in the world." "Common Threads: Stories from the Quil:t" won the Academy Award for best feature-length documentary AVANTI'S is Great in 1989 . "The NAMES Project gives important and impressive testimony to a tragic blight," said Jane Alexander, Chair of the National Italian Food! Endowment for the Arts. "What more poignant demonstration of the power of art can there be?" Today, 13 years after Cleve Jones' vision, the quilt is a powerful reminder of the AIDS pandemic. Sewn together by friends, famil~ and loved ones, the quilt commemorates in 41,000 different 3-by-6 foot panels the lives of people who have died of AIDS.

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Damn Damn Fine FbFine Fine Food &Spirks Food! 130N.anSt. Bloomington, I. Beer! 827-2628 Friday, April 3, 1998 FEATURES The Argus 7 -. - , Words of advice to the powers that be: U of C centers on students, sets good example for IWU By Jessica Brown of students in addition to those who con- are several food courts and study areas. The student Stff Writer gregate in various other parts of the com- There is the Hutch Commons, which is a government plex. large cafeteria open to students as well as and director "The club is very popular with the stu- the public. Other food areas include Pizza offices are J llinois Wesleyan 's Memorial Gym dents. Some hours are more crowded than Hut, Taco Bell, and an array of burgers housed on the may be transformedfrom housing others, like lunch time, but I can almost and Chinese cuisine. The Hutch Commons second floor old theaterprops and dance class- always find a place to study or talk with is sometimes used for dance parties spon- as well as the es into a bustling student union in my friends," said Linda Brady, a second sored by the student organizations. game room the future. Student unions can year art history major. The Reynolds Club also has two popular facilities mean anything from offices to concert The Reynolds Club is open from 7 a.m. coffee shops. One is known as "C-Shop," which contain hadls, so The Argus has taken a tour of until 2 a.m. daily, and 24 hours a day dur- where students can purchase different pool tables, other universities' student unions to see ing finals. The students at Chicago enjoy a types of coffee and pastries. The other is two televisions what may or may not be useful to IWU great number of recreational activities, called the "Coffee Shop," and students can and a refresh- stkudents. The first university of the three study rooms, food courts, and various purchase other foods in addition to coffee ment bar. part series, in the windy city, is the other features. The club is attached to and pastries. Throughout University of Chicago. Mendal Hall where concerts, speakers, Also located on the first level is the the building, cultural shows, symphonies and other main study lounge. A few feet shorter than there are seat- The atmosphere of the recreational types of performances are held. the IWU Dug Out, the study lounge is ing areas, pay room of the University of Chicago, better The Reynolds Club is meant as an outlet lavishly furnished with leather couches, phones and Students at University of Chicago find a place to eat, relax known as the Reynolds Club, is filled with for students only. Before its renovation in chairs, benches, carpeting and a fireplace. campus the sounds of crashing cue balls, and the 1995, the Reynolds Club was home to a There are also benches located down the phones on and study with their peers in their student-oriented union. laughter of young people enjoying a tiny career center and other administrative corridor of the first level and on additional every level, Jessica Brown/The Argus bit of free time during their hectic week of offices. All of these areas were cleared out floors of the Reynolds Club for students to two ATM midterms. Over by the coffee bar, students to make way for the billiards room, the study or lounge around. Student organiza- machines, phones and ATM machines would also be gather to chat about their exams, some study lounge and other features. tions use this corridor to promote their vending machines, student activities minor conveniences that the student body more anxious than others about their "We wanted to use the club in ways that organizations and raise money for their boards, music practice rooms, fireplaces, may enjoy. midterm grades. would make sense to the student body," groups. portraits and paintings. With all of these More study space, commercial food The Reynolds Club is a very popular said Charles Farrel, assistant director of The Reynolds Club is home to the attractions, the club feels like just that - a courts, billiards, conference rooms for stu- attraction for the students at U. of C. the Reynolds Club and student activities. University Theater Lounge and the theater club. For an IWU student, it would be like dent organizations and possibly the chance Linara Washington, a third year English "The university tried to maximize the group. Because the university does not a dorm, the Main Lounge on a Blue Moon to use the old gym floor for dance parties major and member of the theater club, square total of the area," said William have a school of theater or offer it as a night and the Dug Out combined. are great ideas for the remodeling plan for enjoys spending time in the Reynolds Michel, director of the Office of the major, the lounge is used for the sole pur- The University of Chicago Reynolds the Memorial Gym. Club. Reynolds Club and Student Activities. pose of performances by this student-run Club is a great example of features and A place specifically designed for student "I'm usually here for the theater or to Because the Reynolds Club was added on theatrical group. activities that would benefit the IWU com- use only would bring more unity to the study and hang out at the Coffee Shop. to already existing structures, the universi- On the lower level of the building is the munity as the university looks into remod- student body as well as add a little flavor For most people, this is the place to meet ty had to work with an area smaller than computer graphics room. This area is eling the Memorial Gym into a student to the campus environment. Just as the or hang out. This is especially convenient what they would have liked for an institu- specifically for student use. All of the uni- union. Although it is probably a third of university requested input from students in for people with friends in different dorms tion with a student population of 11,000. versity's.student organizations use the the size of the Reynolds Club, the design- regards to New House and visited other b ause they can come here to meet," "There are lots of student unions on computer graphics room to design and ers of the new student union should make institutions to determine what a state of Washington said. campus - for example dorms, the library print flyers and posters for campus events an extra effort to include some of these the art dorm would look like, the same As a place to socialize and concentrate or other buildings, where students hang and activities. aspects as the renovation begins. should be done for the renovations of the on academics, several hundred students out or use for meeting rooms," Michel The University Community Service While the Memorial Gym is not in a Memorial Gym. can be found in the club during the day, said. "But we wanted to make the Center is also located on the lower level, central location, it would be a very popu- A great place to start would be the especially during lunch and dinner. The Reynolds Club the center of these activi- and this group functions much like IWU's lar place if it provided the types of study Reynolds Club at the University of commons, study lounges, restaurants and ties." Circle K. There is also a barber shop on environments and recreational areas found Chicago. billiards room are often filled with dozens On the first level of the Reynolds Club the lower level. in the Reynolds Club. Multiple campus

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By Neil Clark Charlie Sheen and Staff Reviewer Chris O'Donell is looking in the rM OV IE his film adaptation wrong place here. r e v I e w of a classic novel This movie is about by Alexandre as serious as they Thie Man in the Iron Mask Dumas manages to come. The gist of **1/2 S work on many lev- the story is that the Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons and John els without actually staying faith- original three mus- ful to the spirit of the original keteers have retired Malkovich Randall Wallace story. That is meant as a compli- and are conspiring Directed by ment to the movie. I think. to replace the evil What I mean is, I don't really king with his twin brother, who One pleasant surprise was know what to make of The Man has been secretly held prisoner everyone's favorite poster boy, in the Iron Mask. The screen and forced to wear a mask con- Leonardo DiCaprio. Titanic Boy adaptation distorted major ele- cealing his identity. is proving to people, little by lit- ments from Dumas' novel, yet I Everything unfolds as you tle, that he really can act. His was still entertained. Anyone would likely expect, and that's ability to transmit two entirely who has read the book will my major problem with the different characters using only notice a major shift in focus in movie. The original story leaves facial expressions is unreal. He's the film version. While the book you confused and mesmerized, too good of an actor for all this focused much on the man in the anxiously waiting to see what teenybopper pinup business, and mask, this film focuses more on happens next. Watch this movie hopefully he'll soon get back to the musketeers. for about five minutes, and doing films that allow him to And what a group of muske- you'll be able to figure out exact- showcase his full range of tal- ents. teers they are! Four supposed ly what is going to happen. females, Marie O'Connor, Megan White, Christina Kingen and Rachelle Frenchmen, yet only one of them Everything about this movie is Fans of DiCaprio might be dis- Four freshmen speaks with a French accent. I competent, but that's about it. appointed, as he doesn't get as Street (from left to right) star in Eight Non Blondes' performance of "Parallel Lives," a guess when the King of France The actors seem to be enjoying much screen time as the muske- feminist comedy by Mo Gaffney and Kathy Majimey April 2, 3 and 4. The performances teers, but overall, the film is ,'(DiCaprio) sounds like he lives the chance to run around and in the Phoenix and are free and open to the public. John Vrakas/The Argus in Brooklyn, all bets are off. sword-fight, so everyone turns in worth seeing. Waiting until it will be held at 8 p.m. Anyone looking for a light- a passable performance. No one comes out on video probably h1earted romp similar to the Three really jumps out at you with an wouldn't be a great sacrifice, ,,Musketeers movie starring astounding take on a character. though.

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114 E. Beaufort St., Normal 11. 61761 3091452-6774 8 Th Argus FEATURES Friday, April 3, 1998 p ~ _ D Inside-out faculty profile: Lenny Clapp A&E IBriefs Premiere of New Do Assistant Professor of Philosophy University of Maine at Orono and the cern whatsoever for grades. Lenny Clapp is in his third year at University of Wisconsin, and he IWU Student Film The Phoenix Gallery and ISU department Illinois Wesleyan. He pursued a bache- received his Ph.D. from M.I.T. Students like that you allow them to of art present "New lor's degree in philosophy at both the call you The world premiere of "A Giant Among Do," a mix of painting, by your first name, have you photography, and printmaking by M..EA What is your favorite book? first always done that? Men," Illinois Wesleyan University's students. The exhibit will be open until The student-produced feature Brothers Karamazov by I have always done that. It just seems film, will be April 5. Dostoevsky. It is about being a natural to me. Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. in rational and spiritual thing. room 218 of the Joyce Eichhorn Ames Art How do you relax? Building. The twenty-five minute film is Coffee Works What is you favorite movie? Grade. from an original screenplay written by Dead Man with Johnny Depp, seniors Matt Wolfe and Peter Gilbert. The Coffee Works Coffee House and Gallery it's a Jim Jarmusch film. What do you like best about Illinois premiere is free and open to the public. presents two concurrent shows by local Wesleyan? artists, "Earth Images" and "Impressions of What type of music do you lis- I enjoy how bright the students and Spain," beginning March 22 with a recep- ten to? their intellectual skills are. I wonder, The Caucasian Chalk tion book signing from 4-6 p.m. "Earth Horrible, nasty punk rock from though, why the students aren't more Circle Images" by Carol Treadway witnesses the the 80s and baroque. demanding about having a cool place to beauty and fragility of the environment hang out. It seems that the old gym Illinois Wesleyan's theatre department through photography, and "Impressions of Describe the ideal "Lenny would be ideal. celebrates the revolutionary gifts of play- Spain" by Janie Leathermann captures the Clapp Saturday." wright Bertolt Brecht in its performance of daily life of the Spanish people in oil paint- Get up. Go for a nice long bike Are you interested in a particular "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" April 9, 10, ings. The exhibit will be open until May 2 ride. Come home. Work on a sport? 11, 16, 17 and 18 at 8:00 p.m. in the at Coffee Works, located at 608 N. Main St. paper by me, without even grad- My favorite sport of all is mountain McPherson Theatre. The play is a riveting in Bloomington. ing. Then going to see Jimi biking, but here I road bike. I attempt to drama about a peasant woman named Hendrix and Husker Du. play tennis, and I'm an avid weight Grusha who finds and protects the child of lifter. In graduate school, I did a few a fallen governor and his wife. Call the Rituals and Passages: A What is your favorite restau- triathlons. I did well on the biking, but McPherson Theatre Box Office at (309) rant in Bloomington and your not on the swimming and running. I 556-3232 for ticket prices and information. celebration of the favorite food there? also ran the Boston marathon. The Lucca Grill - Guinness American Passion Play Hobbies? Faculty Recital What sparked your interest in Reading, biking, movies, playing bass To celebrate the 75th anniversary of "The philosophy? and chess. Judith Hanna, pianist, bassist and educa- American Passion Play," The McLean I had a great teacher named Tari tor, will perform a faculty recital Thursday, County Historical society presents "Rituals Penner who got me hooked. What are you working on outside of April 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Evelyn Chapel. and Passages," an exhibit that focuses on Hanna will play The Lenny Clapp Experience ... CiaPP, teaching? Suite No. 2 by Bach, the significance of performance rituals. It Concerto No. 2 by Giovanni Bottesini and takes visitors behind the scenes of the assistant professor of philosophy, If you were a student, what Montana because it's beautiful and the would be your ideal teacher? mountain biking is great. Jazz Songs by Betty Roe on the contrabass. Freemason's annual ritual that links them in shares his views on life and music. Jenfny My ideal teacher is clear, The event is free and open to the public. some way to the spiritual world. The exhib- McCudden/The Argus demanding and showing no con- - compiled by Jim Lesko it runs through May 8, 1999. Ani, Ani, Ani The Funky Butt Drum Senate resi Tickets for Ani DiFranco's return to Illinois Wesleyan April 17 can be purchased Band By Allison Vinke at the Office of Residential Life between 8 Staff Writer a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 - both The Funky Butt Drum Band, that covers checks and cash are accepted. Tickets can everything from Latin jazz samba to greasy fatback funk, is playing live at The absence of a close, i: also be purchased through Ticketmaster by will no longer present a pro calling (309) 454-5500. For more informa- Bloomington's Lizard's Lounge April 2. For Wesleyan students. Sheean tion, call (309) 556-3185, or get online at more information, call Jeff Markland (217) Student Senate funds, recen www.ticketmaster.com. 355-1950. about 80 movies available Rentals are free and requ Frank Lloyd Wright Bus valid IWU student ID. Stu Harry Connick Jr. and up to two videos at a time, Amy Grant Trip for three days. Student Senate tried to un perform at Braden Visit the home and studio of architect with a student survey earlie Frank Lloyd Wright with the McLean surveyed IWU students by Both jazz musician Harry Connick Jr. and County Arts Center on Monday, April 20. movies were in demand. contemporary Christian pop artist Amy Tickets are $50 for students, $52 for The movies are located i Grant bring their talents to the Braden seniors, and $55 for the general public. Call Sheean Library, in the reart Auditorium this spring. Harry Connick Jr. (309) 829-0011 for reservations and infor- magazines. will be performing April 30 at 7:30 p.m., mation. Sheean Library is accepti with ticket prices for students ranging from movie collection. Donated $22 to $30.50, and ticket prices for the gen- bought from a merchandise eral public ranging from $25 to $33.50. Bolshoi Classical Ballet Late fees for video rental Amy Grant performs on May 22 at 8 p.m., The Peoria a $5 charge for the first late and all seats are $38.50. Tickets can be pur- Civic Center is hosting the Bolshoi Classical additional day, Videos cannt chased through the Braden Auditorium box Collection "From Russia office at 438-5444 or Ticketmaster at 454- With Love" April 17 and 18 at 8:00 p.m. 5500. The Bolshoi Classical Collection consists of 25 dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet Theater of Russia plus a ten member orchestra. Illinois Symphony Tickets are $30, $40 and $50 and are avail- ennifer Kimball Orchestra Finale able through the Peoria Civic Center box I office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or call 673- 3200 or 676-8700 to charge by phone. The Illinois Symphony Orchestra pre- sents its final Masterworks concert of the season Friday, April 17 at 8:00 p.m. in Les Miserables Braden Auditorium. The orchestra will be playing Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Les Miserables, a Tony-Award winning "Resurrection." The performance will fea- play based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, ture soprano Jennifer Larson, mezzo-sopra- returns to the Peoria Civic Center April 21- no Kristine Jepson and the Illinois 26 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Saturday Jennifer Kimball, past Symphony Chorus. Tickets are $22, $19.50 and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The $4.2 million member of the Carrie and $17. They can be purchased through production replicates the Broadway produc- Newcomer band and The the Braden Auditorium box office at (309) tion in its entirety, taking the audience Story, makes her solo 438-5444. through the epic saga of three decades in debut at the Blue Moon 19th century France. Call 673-3200 to April 4 at 8 p.m. Illinois charge tickets by phone, 680-3551 for Kimball brings a unique, Symphony group and student discounts or 673-8900 light as air 'folk funk' Orchestra's "Swing into for further information. sound to Illinois Wesleyan this Saturday. Kimball Spring" began her career with Outward Bound Jonathan Brooke in The With the addition of a jazz trio and guest Story with playful, unusu- conductor John Whitney, the Illinois Explore the wilderness, and earn college al harmonies. The Story Symphony Orchestra presents "Swing into credit for it by joining a 49-84 day expedi- defied the categories of Spring" at 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 3 at tion in Outward Bound's Semester pop, folk jazz and punk. Braden Auditorium. The orchestra's spring Odysseys. Areas of study include ecology, "The songs are cohe- pops concert welcomes the warmer weather geology, botany, rock climbing, wilderness sive. There's a lot of ener- with both hot and cool jazz. Tickets are nutrition and cooking, first aid, map and " gy in the song-writing. We $22, $19.50 and $17. They can be pur- compass navigation and rescue techniques. put our hearts into it," chased through the Braden Auditorium box For more information, call 800-328-2943. Kimball said. Her voice, office at (309) 438-5444. honest and enthusiastic, World Population has sang to audiences Prime Focus across the country. Film/Video Festival Kimball began her solo Illinois State University's University career in 1994 and toured Share your vision of the future. Galleries announce the opening of "Prime Prepare a with Patty Larkin's film or video of any style that shows how band Focus," an artistic exploration of the role of in 1996. She now performs science in postmodern society. The exhibit population growth affects the environment, regularly at the renowned features photography, painting, installation, population, consumption and sustainability Kendal Cafe in of our planet and win TV exposure, sculpture and printmaking, which all exam- a Cambridge, Mass. national tour and part of $10,000 ine the growing role of science in American in prizes. Experience Kimball's Submissions must be in 1/2" VHS format culture. The art will be on view personal, until April passionate song- 14. Call (309) 438-5487 for more informa- and postmarked by June 15. For more writing and familiar yet tion. information or to submit an entry, write haunting voice as the Blue WPFVF, 46 Hill Road, Bernardston, MA Moon welcomes her this 01337 or call 1-800-638-9464. weekend.

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REMINDER: As always, Illinois Wesleyan's Now hiring Veranda wait staff & other various positions at Starved Rock Lodge. Summer Interniships also available. Call or mail to: P0 Box 570 is available to anyone who needs an escort in Utica, IL 61373 and around the IWU Community. 815-667-4211 ext. 368/354 call security x1111 Fridy, Apr3, 1998 The Argus 9 Frdy Ap r i I Z-!PORTS,I I rgu !MfT Lacrosse drops Southern Illinois ward Brent Niebrugge said. and cuts are longer," Hanson said. controversial charging call. They had a little more beef inside, The slow pace of the game worked to "The team that played with the most voereas we rely on finesse and quick- the Gusties advantage as well. heart and went after every loose ball was iws," Bridges said. "There was a lot of "I'd rather have more of an up-tempo going to win this game," Southworth I~nping going on in there." game," Bridges said. "They're a patient said. Je Titans had an uncharacteristically offensive team. They don't do it pretty, The loss ended the Titans' quest to t~ night from the free throw line. They but they do it." return to the Final Four in Salem, Va. for sht just 60.7 percent, compared to their The Gusties took the lead for good at the third straight year and defend their Zrage of 72.7 percent. They also strug- 46-45 with 10:21 left on a jumper by 1997 national title. Wisconsin-Platteville d from behind the three-point line, Marc Newell. The Titans pulled to with- (29-0), who beat the Gusties handily the mere they shot 27.3 percent, far lower in two, 59-57, with 3:15 left on a Korey next night, handled Williams (Mass.) and than their season mark of 40.7 percent. Coon 3-pointer and a Niebrugge layup. Hope (Mich.) by double digit margins in he Gusties pressured the ball and But Gustavus had a lucky tip-in the Salem to win the national championship. ended the Titans' offense well beyond next time down the court, and the Titans t three-point line. missed a number of shots and .~Anytime you push a team out beyond free throws down the stretch tir comfort range it makes things a lit- and made costly turnovers. t: more difficult because their passes Coon also fouled out on a

An IWU lacrosse club member fends off a Southern Illinois University- Carbondale player in their match last Saturday. The Titans trounced SIU- C 10-0, but later fell to Northern Illinois 5-4. Sara Seebruch/The Argus

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"The nationals meet wasn't too different from any indoor meet except there were less peo- ple and more regulated," Bliss said. "I ran alright, but when the leaders took off, I didn't know if I wanted to go out with them." Sophomore Martez Clark competed in the long jump at the national meet and, along with Kohaus and Bliss, failed to qualify for the final round. But Clark has the same outlook many of the other IWU athletes have when looking back on their Nationals experience. iAove: Titan center Andy Boyden drives through two Gustie "I didn't jump as well as I had wanted to," Clark said "but it was a good learning experi- tenders in the first round of the NCAA West-Midwest. ence that I would like to build on." l ght: 1998 CCIW "Player of the Year" junior Brent tlebrugge forces a layup around the outstretched arm of his dfender. Laura Holsen/The Argus Men's golf struggles in first tourney of year

Jim Lesko ers who were unable to travel because of aca- sophomore Darrin York, who led the Titans Millikin Friday at Hickory Point Golf p Writer demic conflicts hurt the team's score as well. throughout the weekend. Course. Eighteen teams are expected to play. "We didn't take our top five golfers, so I Freshmen Brian McCann, Ryan Fee and The Titans plan to have more of their starters wasn't expecting a spectacular perfor- junior Rich Komar, who normally do not back. Last Friday and Saturday, the men's golf mance," coach Chris Rorke said. "However, travel, stepped in and filled the vacancies left "They'll be t , opened their season by playing in the tough at their home course, but we could have performed much better than by other starters. if we could come in the middle of the pack, Kox tournament at Saugetaha Country DA3. R we did. Things snowballed on us when a Cub. Twelve teams were present at the tour- "We had a tough time adjusting to tourna- that would be a realistic outlook," Rorke couple of guys had tough rounds. Overall, it ment play. Darrin did cEAC S 3E SE ent including conference rivals Millikin, well, but the rest of us said. was a learning experience." had trouble as the conditions of play were "Millikin is pretty strong and has made it I took first, Augustana and Carthage. "The course was a tight course with a lot hard. It seemed as though coach e Saugetaha course is very different Rorke was to the NCAA tourney in past years. If we get of water and bunkers. There weren't many impressed as Brian McCann stepped up," everyone going at the same time, though, fin the Titans' home course, and the inex- opportunities to use drivers off the tee, and I Fee said. penced Titans finished last. Starting play- we'll be able to compete," said York. think we had trouble adjusting to it," said The team's next tournament will be at oft~

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Questions? Ask for Kari or Sara x3031 call 662-1580 after S. 10 The Argus OPINION Friday, April 3, 1998 ------;-~-- I------The Argus ETHAN SCHRUM, Editor-in-Chief AP scores for General Education: Too little, too late To the editor: DAN CARDEN, Senior Editor KELLY PIEPENBRINK, Managing Editor LAURA HOLSEN, News Editor PAUL VRANAS, Operations Manager I would like to comment on the article written in the March 6 edition of The Argus entitled "New AP credit policy to allow for more advanced program." As I read the article, my stomach churned -- Illinois MELISSA PIKUL, News Assignments Editor EVAN DJIKAS, Advertising Manager Wesleyan University had screwed up once again. HAHN, Assistant News Editor HEATHER PAUL GUERCIO, Accounting Manager I am a member of the Class of 2000, so my class was the first to be under the new general education program. When I applied to IWU, I was never informed that their academic policies were undergoing major ASRA SYED, Features Editor JOHN VRAKAS, Photo Editor revision. I was told by admissions counselors that I would be exempt from several general education require- CHRISSY PHILLIPS, Assistant Features Editor JENNY McCUDDEN, Assistant Photo Editor ments because of scores I had received on AP tests. It was not until I had already decided to come to IWU that I was informed of the changes. In fact, I did not hear anything about them until I was here over the summer to PAT "ELWOOD" HAWN, Sports Editor VINCE FOURNIER, Artist register for classes. I felt deceived, and I was very upset -- not only because I spent approximately $600 on ROSA RYAN, Assistant Sports Editor SAM KENNY, Cartoonist tests that would not count for anything, but also because IWU administrators had promised me that those would help me. SHANNON GORE, Opinion Layout Editor AMBER KURTH, Darkroom Technician There are several more problems with the new [general education] program. Class choice is severely limited. Professors here are still not filling out the necessary papers to have the general education codes KRISTINE JACOBS, Chief Copy Editor LAURA HORNBECK, Graphic Designer. attached to the class listings. Instead of looking at what classes might interest us, students merely look under SHARON STOWE, Chief Copy Editor SUNIL JAGWANI, Business Staff/Cartoonist the "codes column" in the program of classes book. Another problem is that AP credits would not allow students to be exempt from general education The Argus is publishedby Illinois Wesleyan University and partially funded by the Student Senate. The University is not respon- courses. This situation has not been remedied until now. The [faculty] just recently decided to allow AP credits sible for, nor in any way influences the content of The Argus. to count for classes based on research they have done on other schools. Why, I ask, was this research not done . two years ago before the new program was implemented? Editorials are the majority opinion of the editorial board, made up of the editor-in-chief, the managing editor, the senior editor, So, yes, I am upset that I had wasted $600 on tests that I thought would not count for anything. What I and the news, features, sports and photo editors. Columns and signed letters are the opinion of the writer. All letters must be am even more upset about is that I have wasted $10,000 and a heck of a lot of time on a semester's worth of signed, typed, double-spaced, fewer than 400 words and submitted the Monday before publication. A phone number must accom- classes I would never have had to take had this been thought of two years ago. I doubt IWU is planning on pany all letters for verification purposes. All letters and columns are subject to editing and/or rejection. reimbursing my family for their costly mistake. I have four words for you: too little, too late. The Argus offices are located in the Memorial Student Center, Illinois Wesleyan University, P.O. Box 2900, Bloomington, Illinois 61701. Subscriptions are $30 per year. Jennifer Nugent Chemistry General Information (309)556-3117 Advertising Infomation (309)556-3036 Customer Service (309) 556-3542 Fax Number (309) 556-3977 Class of 2000 e-mail: [email protected] The Argus Online: http://www.iwu.edu/-theargus

A note of congratulations for the Titans Normal should To the editor: establish new park Just a note of thanks to the basketball team and the coaches who have To the Editor: Illinois Wesleyan needs to develop afforded so many of us with many hours of entertainment and joy. On the fan bus we have had extra camaraderie with other adults with whom Computers are a means of net- we were previously unacquainted as well as some team parents. working and communicating great campus-wide tornado procedures A poem I initially wrote about sons seems apropos: distances with one another. Sometimes we forget the joy of What Are Big Boys Made Of? At 5:25 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, a tornado raged were given a piece of paper from their RA during the chirping birds and warm sun that through the community of Mattoon, Illinois, south of first week of school that they were told had to stay on enriches our inner wonder and are big boys made of? Champaign. Three people were injured during the the back of their door. But this did not happen in every What happiness. and puppy dog tails? seven minute storm that cut a two mile path of destruc- residence hall. How many students would know where Snips and snails So take a break from your These grown-up males tion. But the fact that no one was killed is significant. to go, even if they heard the city sirens at 5:25 a.m., Certainly not! heavy thoughts - have a glimpse of long legs and a slow, sweet smile Earlier this month in Georgia, 14 people were killed like in Mattoon? New House, for example, does not Are made at the Natural Wayside Area along flashing eyes that are 9/10 guile. when a tornado ripped through the town of Gainesville. even have a basement! And the Constitution Trail at Sycamo Why the difference between Mattoon and Gainesville? We feel that this dangerous and potentially life- Street in Normal. You will disco- made of tenderness and devotion An early warning system. threatening situation needs to be remedied. They're er the gentle sound of a rippling that belies emotion, In Georgia, the fact that the people had no warning First, Illinois Wesleyan must post signs at the And have a swagger creek, the song of a nearby bird, smart, but funny too, certainly contributed to the high number of deaths. It entrance to every building on campus, specifically the They're competent, and perhaps you'll see a bunny or talk in a lingo all brand new. has been proven that even with 30 secohds of warning, residence halls, to ensure that every person who sets And a pair of ducks. people will die as a result of a tornado. With foot in every building knows where to go in case of a Walk, jog, bike or rollerblade fewer of courage and high charge tension additional warning, the numbers of injured decline as tornado warning. These signs can be of the yellow vari- They're made the trail. Rest a few minutes and truth - not groovy to mention well. ety already minimally in place or not. But they all And honor and enjoy the peaceful scene of natuir write it down with a pen -- 1 In the summer of 1997, a tornado was spotted over should be posted conspicuously and be very clear as to Put it together and We know that fresh air invigorate great to know, these grown-tall men! Bloomington High School, less than one mile south- what to do and where to go. They're our thinking and enriches learn- east of Illinois Wesleyan. The few staff members and In residence'halls, besides the conspicuously posted ing. This is not a virtual reality, Thanks to all the team for a great season! summer conference attendants took shelter when the signs near the entrance, there should be a paper notice but indeed a natural reality that city sirens sounded, and the tornado never touched taped to the inside of every door which alerts students puts us in touch with ourselves Helen M. Sheldon down. to the procedure for tornado and fire alarms. This is and creates a network of friendly Class of 1940 But how much warning would students at Illinois done for every room during the summer conference smiles from the other trail travel- Wesleyan have if a tornado was to touch down in season at Hotel Wesleyan. Don't Illinois Wesleyan stu- ers. note: Mrs. Sheldon asked us to let our readers know that her Bloomington while school was in session? Worse yet, dents deserve the same treatment? Editor's Several of you already travel the '43, and sons Roger, '64, and his wife Carol, '65, in many students would know where to go if the F rthermore, Illinois Wesleyan should work with the husband Chet, trail and have seen us gathering ": how '70, in Hong Kong, all follow the Titans. sirens did sound? City of Bloomington to install a city tornado siren near Oklahoma ity, and Mark, signatures on a petition in favor of From the systems in place now, we believe that very campus. Currently, people inside some buildings can- requesting the Town of Normal to: few students would know what to do. not hear the sirens, and most students do not have their based on skin color purchase this property and Scattered across several of the older buildings on windows open all night. A tornado siren located near Don't judge people improve it for a quiet and com- campus are framed yellow signs that read "tornado IWU would ensure that should a tornado be spotted, all fortable park. fury, immediate action could save your life." But as students would hear the alert and take shelter. To The Editor: nize him, they assume he is a Will the Town of Normal pur- new buildings have been constructed, the less than aes- A tornado that touched down for a two mile stretch rapist'? There is a man who works chase this space for use as a thetically pleasing signs have not been installed, in Bloomington could have devastating consequences Over the past week or so there for the university, who does not Natural Wayside park? They have specifically in the Center for Natural Sciences and the if those two miles included Illinois Wesleyan. Nearly have been a number of incidents even come close to meeting the the opportunity to re-create this Center for Liberal Arts. What would students and pro- 1,600 students could die because they were not alerted on campus that have reminded us description that the police have natural jewel along Constitution fessors do, and where would they go, if a tornado that a tornado had been spotted. The financial costs that the shield that is the "Illinois released. This man has been Trail. These petitions will be pre'-" struck at 9 a.m.? associated with these changes would be minimal and Wesleyan Bubble" is not impene- brought to the station for question- sented at the Town Council meet-, Even worse is the fact that there are no signs in the the potential benefits incalculable. trable. ing and was even confronted at his ing on Monday, April 6 at the residence halls on campus. Granted, some residents We have been reminded to uti- home after the last incident. This is Normal Town Hall near the lize the escort service provided by unbelievable and scary. Amtrak station. security and to ask our friends to Over the past two weeks I have Please attend this meeting and walk us home. Security has been begun to feel like I am living in a show your support for this actio:W forced to look at priorities and history book. How many people Student center is needed to increase visibility. Through all of need to say, "I saw a black man on Dennis and Irene Bourgerie this sudden upheaval and fear, I campus last night, so I walked Normal, Illinois have also been reminded of some- home real fast and told all my thing else. neighbors to watch out," before I have been reminded that I am a they realize what they are saying. located very close have. Please, ensure student well-being remember that IWU has African white, 20-year-old male attending The reason I feel the need to American students, and the com-, a university in Bloomington, write this letter is because I know munity of Bloomington has Illinois Wesleyan University has been in a building total $51 million so far, with a new library expected in Illinois. I do not have to worry that never, in a million years, African- American citizens, nearly frenzy. The school spent $25 million for the Center for 2000. The administration has emphasized expansion of about being questioned until 3:00 would I be stopped on the street all of whom are good people. Natural Science, $5.1 million for the Center for Liberal mainly academic buildings such as the CNS and CLA. a.m. and questioned like some of the Utilize the resources you have in Arts, $15.2 million for Shirk Center, $6.8 million for The university footed a large bill to bring the academ- I personally am not the most people I have talked to. I want and Security. New House and a projected $10-15 million for the new ic prestige for which it aimed, and the budget is dried person on campus, so I people to stop making snap judg- friends secluded Before you start accusing every library. up. But what about student happiness? have actually had the chance to ments based on skin color and black man you see, stop and ask And the new student center? Granted, academics are the reason we are here. speak with a number of people make educated decisions based on yourself if he's out to get you or $0. However, without a comfortable and inviting common about the events that have taken police descriptions and situations. just on his way to work. What's going on here? junction, the essential aspect of the "meeting of minds" place. First, I would like to say I I know these are times to be safe While generous funding from donors and alumni that is characteristic of a liberal arts education at a and think about precautions, but realize how important it is to catch Spoor pours in to pay for aesthetically pleasing, state-of-the- small university remains elusive. No other place on this man. Second, I want to ask we must also remember that Jason German art academic facilities, it seems as though student life campus attracts students from every major like a well- why every time an African- Illinois Wesleyan University is a on campus has repeatedly taken the back seat. Despite designed student center. The quad provides a seasonal, American man walks onto this safe campus. We do not have half Class of 1999 recent attempts to raise morale at IWU, including sur- daytime hang-out area, Shirk Center draws the athletic campus and people don't recog- the problems that some schools veys on various aspects of student life and new week- crowd and Sheean Library's quiet policy is hardly con- end activities, the campus remains devoid of a central ducive to socialization. meeting place for students. Some universities, such as University of Wisconsin - Student centers or unions traditionally offer an area Madison and Augustana College, place high priority on --tty ie F"°. Student

-" to meet friends, relax and even study, while providing student welfare and happiness, providing excellent ,en no w) ert '[ proximal access to student government offices and din- facilities for student unions. In fact, at Madison, where -Ir.rT Terry ing commons. Ideally, it represents "the place to be" academic buildings might be considered sub-par by when students are not at work or in class. current IWU standards, the student union stands out as Unfortunately, IWU's Memorial Student Center the hub of student life. The classically designed stone L Iw\ all 0.6,00,+~ lacks this "hang out" motif. The general lack of flow building exhibits fine architecture with a sprawling, and connectedness between various parts of the well-equipped interior and even a lake-side veranda. In -~~~ D-4-- Memorial Center results in the facility's failure to pro- the union brochure, the president of the university vide students with the option of walking a few steps proudly states his position to provide the best union from Bertholf Commons to a lounging area after meals. possible for his students. So at the two or three times of the day when students In four years, IWU may have achieved the academic from different majors have the chance to relax and prowess of which it has always dreamed. Money will dwell in the lovely liberal arts atmosphere, the outlet come pouring in from the tuition of excited new stu- for such exchange remains missing. Science-oriented dents who want to take advantage of all the new fancy- majors drift to the CNS, art majors to the Joyce schmancy buildings. But unless some of this money Eichhorn Ames School of Art and music majors to the goes towards constructing an even more exciting new pit (if they even had time to leave it for lunch in the student union, who knows if the theater majors of the first place). class of 2003 will ever find a place to share ideas with Expenses for construction on campus in the 90's nursing majors? Better safe than sorry -use escorts 4 In the' past week, there have been three incidents in escorts to and from their houses. Ty a cL(c Xlr' .4 } +J te -C' fcrrv,+ tQ p4 uiJ of which Illinois Wesleyan students have been chased by The Argus strongly encourages all students to utilize saw -an these escort services on campus. These suspects look threatening men, In addition, Sunday night r '.,ew - a 4co hn N' s'r /0 ame . 5y sr to onT L..j C4 attempted rape in the Ridgewood Terrace subdivision for single women walking alone - these situations wtc g ltT 'C 3- A-+, v;'-t t' j c.. P"Y e55c c&7 j located between ACACIA and Alpha Gamma Delta. will likely be deterred by several people walking in a -.. Security has always offered an escort service for stu- group. hew -5t ;r-} Tarr-r had G - revea~fA take a chance. Call an escort. Security escorts dents. In addition, The Argus has learned that several Don't YG~C. I- PA PE R of the fraternities on campus have begun to offer are available 24 hours a day at xlll l. F ", ril 3, 1998 OPINION The Argus1 ___sl_ __ __i_ ___ I ___~I^_ I__~__ The right to keep and bear books

getting a tan. I hung out with some high school friends. Somehow we started discussing Tim had a good time on Spring Break despite not I America's downhill slide. We pinpointed the Kummer country's problem. The problem is books. People who use books without proper training are the problem, not the books. In this country, anybody Columnist can get a book. There is a library in every neighbor- hood. You do need a library card, but they are not exactly hard to get. Or you can do without one. Even in peaceful Bloomington, with enough cash, any book not have books to stop him? There may be blood- is yours, no questions asked. shed. Of course, the academia will save the citizens. Illinois Wesleyan students use books for many Although I cannot help but notice a critic's main job good purposes. This is fine because we have been occurs only after a book does its damage. trained to use them. We can handle ourselves and we You say books do not harm people. People with will not get hurt. The average Joe, however, could books harm people. True, but it is much easier to con- ---- cause serious damage with Moby Dick or Great trol the people by limiting their books than control- Expectations. ling the people directly. The proliferation of books Joe might want a book for legitimate reasons, like must stop now! expanding his mind. Still, even in the right hands, Pretty good plan, right? Sorry, I did not catch that. books can be dangerous. Joe might have an accident, It sounded like you muttered Nazi under your breath. misinterpret something, and hurt himself or others. I guess you do not like it. How about lesser regula- What if, God forbid, Joe's kids found his book when tions? Like a five day waiting period to get a book or he was not home? Never mind that it's Joe's responsi- a background check to make sure you can handle the bility to lock up his books. This is a national prob- book properly. Acord to A +c Mt. 4r' - Surve1 , 'g / lem! You will still fight my plan? It is good you're tak- ing a stand, albeit an inconsistent one. When these of oh.-GOwLtPUS a (c4 o( i5 SLm4ts. b For the public good, I propose this Constitutional amendment: A well-regulated academia, being neces- exact arguments concern guns, you support restric- Sq our -e(5. sary to the security of a free State, the right of the tions. people to keep and bear books shall not be infringed. Guns are as necessary to your freedom as books. See, we are not restricting anything. Anybody can Without guns, your reading privileges are at the gov- have books, as long as they are part of the academia. ernment's whim. Any tyrannical book-burning Who decides academia's membership? I guess the regime's first step is arming a select trusted few. That government. It stays pretty consistent. It would never few does not generally include open-minded free- take books away from us, the law-abiding readers. thinking IWU-type students. No, it will just keep books away from criminal types. Guns can do great harm in the wrong hands, but Too bad this amendment was not put in by the guns are mere objects. This is an issue of personal Founding Fathers - things would be different now. I responsibility. Curtail the wrongful use of guns, not guess having just used their books to get rid of a the guns themselves. Much gun violence stems from tyrant, they thought letting everyone have books was the failed war on drugs and the gangs it produces. better than the security of restricting books to an elite. End this second prohibition and much violent crime We will have a book buyback. One paperback for would disappear. After all, when was the last time one yo-yo. We will burn the books afterwards - too two liquor store owners shot it out over their turf? Why ask Why? dangerous otherwise. We should ban those foreign My possession of a gun or a book or a Pez dis- books too. They are no different than American penser harms no one. It may never be used, or I can books, but stopping their importation is a strong, use it for legitimate purposes. But someday it may be although meaningless, symbol. indispensable. Someday when there are no cops The only problem is that criminals will get books around, and I alone am responsible for my personal Because Illinois Wesleyan thinks it is dry anyway. When books are outlawed, only outlaws will safety, I do not want to be standing there with just a have books. What happens the first time a criminal copy of Jane Austen in my hand. uses a book for evil purposes and good citizens do FLESH ENTERS' NI UHTffARQE Illinois Wesleyan University. They drink in Greek houses. They drink in dorms. Yet, Jarod Illinois Wesleyan has a "dry campus." Bona Alcohol is expressly forbidden to everyone on campus, even those over the age of 21. Interestingly, my first three statements are not sur- Columnist prising. Nor are they controversial. Everyone who pays attention knows that students drink on this cam- But the policy is enforced - sometimes. pus. a safer atmosphere. They lose the in dorms every once in a while chance to develop Students get caught ability to regulate drinking and parties. A "wet" cam- and have to dump out their alcohol, and then maybe mean unbridled underage with the Dean. And provided the pus does not necessarily have an appointment drinking and parties on the quad. The school can still campus is not filled with hundreds of high school stu- those of legal age and place some attending IWU, fraterni- limit drinking to dents who are thinking about controls on the location of alcohol. parties are occasionally broken up by security. ty policy, drinking and parties about the policy, the question often With or without the In discussion will likely continue. With the policy, they remain arises: Why do we have a dry campus? Without the policy, the school could take I do not have the answer. Anyone paying attention unregulated. role in minimizing risks and helping stu- IWU understands that students still drink alcohol an active to dents learn how to drink responsibly. on campus. If the policy is intended to stop drinking, a fraternity throws a party on then it has not worked. For example, when they take on an unbelievable risk. I am is to diminish drinking. Maybe, but it this campus, Others say it not talking about getting caught by security. When is not that difficult to drink on campus, no matter party (unfortunately, where you live. As many students will tell you, someone throws a non-BYOB most prevalent type at IWU), they accept a much sneaking alcohol into the dorms requires only a paper the is why most, if not all, bag or a backpack. At best, the policy slightly incon- higher degree of risk. That national fraternities prohibit their chapters from veniences students who want to drink. The stakes parties. BYOB parties are Usually the worst pun- throwing non-BYOB really aren't that high, either. the campus does out their alcohol extremely difficult to execute when ishment for the student is dumping not allow alcohol. on order from the Resident Assistant. If IWU did not have to hide behind its alcohol poli- Save the humans -don't eat flesh Is the policy intended to protect the school against they could regulate all parties. They could future liabilities? Although I am not a lawyer - yet cy then parties and other argument very convincing. If insist on ID's for drinking, BYOB - I do not find that safety features. If a fight breaks out or some other someone were to suffer an alcohol-related injury on people will not be so could truthfully testify dangerous situation arises, campus, I doubt that any of us campus security. If feasible, campus under oath that the school effectively carried out its reluctant to call security could even attend the parties in case any eight years ago, some form of flesh was eaten alcohol policy. Very little investigation is necessary to develop. This may even help remove the almost daily at home. Jimmy demonstrate the true results of the prohibition. problems misconception of campus security officers I grewThen up inmy a flesh-eatingsister refused family. to eat Untilflesh, aboutbecause Should IWU be blamed for not maintaining a dry common Rhee the "bad guys" who want to bust everyone for par- she discovered the health risks involved with flesh campus? as ties. consumption. A few years later, my other sibling No. Students will drink no matter what the policy Some may say that drinking should not go on any- refused to eat flesh because of the ethical reasons reads. If a school cannot reduce the demand for alco- Columnist way, so it does not matter. However, we are dealing involved with it. About three years ago, I too, decided hol and has very little control over the supply of alco- with what is rather than what ought to be. The facts to stop eating. hol, then we cannot expect that it will stop the this campus demonstrate that the two do not I think I would still enjoy the taste of barbecued inevitable crossing of the two. As sad as it may on In order to maintain U.S. consumption, Central and always merge. flesh, and I really do not have any problems with sound, for many students, the introduction to alcohol South America send 300 million pounds of flesh to We cannot just wish away student drinking. flesh-eaters. I just decided to stop eating flesh - not is a major part of their college lives. That is reality. the United States each year, while 75 percent of the However, IWU, once it drops its misguided alcohol for one particular reason, but for multiple reasons. I Instead, IWU should understand the situation as it children under the age of five in Central America are policy, can begin to assist students in learning how to can understand why people eat flesh because I have is. They should accept the crisis and seek opportunity undernourished. Throughout the world, malnutrition drink responsibly. done it before. However, I do not think people realize instead of turning their backs on the danger. When the significant impact that flesh consumption pro- takes the life of a child every 2.3 seconds and a total the school tries to enforce a dry campus, they lose the duces. of twenty million people each year. In order to produce edible flesh, ranchers and farm- Besides malnutrition, there are other health risks ers must take care of creatures such as cows, pigs, involved with flesh consumption. chickens, etc. To raise animals, land must be used not Flesh-eaters are far more likely to contract cancer only for the creatures to graze and roam, but also for (such as breast cancer - almost four times greater risk, the food to feed the critters. ovarian cancer - three times, and prostate cancer - Why are there starving people in the world? about three and a half times) than non-flesh-eaters. About 80 percent of the corn and 95 percent of the The most common cause of death in the U.S. is a oats grown in the United States is eaten by livestock. heart attack, which kills a person every 45 seconds. Beef production uses 56 percent of all U.S. farmland, Male flesh-eaters have a 50 percent risk of death from and 16 pounds of grain and soybeans are needed to heart attack whereas vegetarian males have a 15 per- feed the cows to produce only one pound of beef. cent risk. Flesh products are primary dietary sources If Americans reduced their flesh consumption by 10 of cholesterol which, in turn, is the source connected percent, one hundred million people could be ade- to heart disease, cancer and other serious illnesses. quately fed. Americans digest high amounts of antibiotics and Flesh-munchers might ask, "What about essential pesticides from flesh products. Of all the U.S. antibi- proteins and energy and stuff?" These things can be otics used, livestock are fed 55 percent of them. Not found in beans, nuts and other non-fleshy foods. To only do the antibiotics continue to reside in the flesh produce one calorie of protein from beef takes about at the market, but they fail to completely destroy the 78 calories of fossil fuel energy (i.e. coal, oil, natural bacteria. Staphylococci infections and other bacteria gas). On the other hand, to produce one calorie of have become resistant to penicillin and other antibi- protein from soybeans takes only two calories of fos- otics. sil fuel energy. As far as pesticides go, 99 percent of U.S. flesh-eat- If every human ate a flesh diet, then the world's ing mother's milk contains significant levels of DDT. known oil reserves would last 13 years. However, if Only eight percent of vegetarian mother's milk con- every human stopped eating flesh, then the oil tains significant levels of DDT. These levels can be reserves would last for 260 years, giving us time to passed down through the generations of children. find alternate energy sources. The only reason that I can think of why a person A non-flesh diet would significantly reduce the car- would eat flesh is because it tastes good. That is fine, bon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels. Thus but no one benefits from such a decision, not even the 3VLE& GAVE U reducing global warming. Also, old-growth and tropi- companies that produce flesh. I think Play-Doh tastes "" AN TNTfS WHEN cal rain forests are destroyed for cropland to feed good too, but I choose not to eat it. Whatever reason livestock and for flesh-grazing. This adds to the one has for not eating flesh, it does not matter ALL HOPE OF METst4 A 1Uf ON THE effects of global warming, topsoil loss and the extinc- because everyone benefits in the long run. tion of 1,000 species every year. Friday, April 3, 1998 12 The Argus_Q SPORTS Tubby's big win with KU bring Despite inconsistent lineups, harmony to Kentucky...for now volleyball manages hot streak win. Like Texas Western before him, he proved that By Stacy Cornelius traveled to Jacksonville on March entire squad, so it was made even of thinking was, in fact, old. Like Texas Robb McCoy the old way Staff Writer 24, where they dominated IC in more difficult having only six Western before him, Tubby Smith defeated demons three games, 15-12, 15-4, 15-5. guys." of the Old South. "We started off thinking too little Blazek once again led the team Or did he? The Illinois Wesleyan men's club Argus Sports volleyball team may have started about IC, and they came out and with seven kills, while Williams- It is easy for someone from Kentucky to love jumped all over us," Hawn said. Harris added five and Hawn four. Columnist Tubby Smith as he held the national championship the season slowly, but after winning three of their last four games, they "But we finally got regrouped and Hawn also had two aces in the trophy. It will be easy to love Tubby Smith when he took it to them." match. Williams-Harris was named t first glance, one might see Tubby gets his championship ring. It will be easy to love have brought themselves up from a losing record to an even one with a Blazek led the squad with 10 player of the game. Smith coaching at the University of Tubby when he raises another banner at Rupp arena. kills, followed by Hawn, sopho- On March 11, IWU played Kentucky and think, "we've come a record of 6-6 overall and 5-5 in the Rick Pittino who? Greenville College and managed to MVCA. more weak side hitter Mark long way." That just might be the case. It is easy to love a champion. Why do you think win a hard-fought match in five Thirty years ago, no one would have "Our intensity level has definite- Klabacha, and Williams-Harris, people in Indiana love Bob Knight? If Louis seven kills. Hawn served games. ever guessed that there would be a ly increased, and we're really play- each with Farrakhan was able to coach Kentucky to the title, at The Titans came out to a slow Wildcats. ing more as a team than we did at four aces for a new team record black man as head coach for the Kentucky bow ties would become more popular than boots and the time and was named player of start, losing the first game 15-5, but It was, after all, only 32 years ago that the same cowboy hats in the Blue Grass State. If Adolf Hitler the beginning of the season," junior setter and team captain Ralph the game, while Wright led IWU in turned around and won the second Kentucky Wildcats played Texas Western for the was able to coach Kentucky to the title, ninety per- assists with 25. game 15-5. After losing the third NCAA championship. Wright said. cent of the males in Kentucky would grow little dark Before Spring Break on March game 15-8, the Titans came back probably the most important game in the On Tuesday, March 31, the In what is mustaches. 12, the Titans traveled to Rock from a 2-1 game deficit to win the history of college basketball, the predominantly Titans took on visiting Illinois While it seems that the overt hatred has died, Island to face Augustana College, a final two games 15-6 and 15-10. black underdogs from Texas Western faced the com- College for the sixth time this year, racism has not. The true test of Kentucky tolerance that is ranked in the top ten for "It was a typical IWU/Greenville pletely white juggernaut from Kentucky. winning easily with scores of 15-6, team will come when the Wildcats go 16-15, or when they small enrollment schools according match, a knock-down, drag-out bat- During the civil rights movement, Kentucky never 15-3, 15-2. The victory made are upset in the second round of the tournament by to the National Intramual and tle, but luckily we came out on the received the national spotlight that the University of IWU's record against Illinois BYU. As long as Kentucky is winning, the fans will Recreational Sports Association, high end of the score this time," Mississippi did when James Meredith tried to regis- College 6-0 for the season. be color blind. If the team starts losing, the blinders the governing body of all club Hawn said. ter, nor the recent attention that Ole Miss has received Despite the easy victory, play- might be taken off. in the nation. IWU will play its final regular from its Confederate flag waving supporters. Still, er/coach Pat Hawn thought the sports If Tubby Smith does not continue to win, he could one season game on Saturday " for its racial harmony. team could have done even better. The Titans managed to win Kentucky has not been known very easily become "that black coach that ruined game in the contest but were forced Western Illinois University ,ne overturned the doctrine "If we would have played our In 1954, the Supreme Court Kentucky basketball." It is easy to love a coach that to play with only six players and MCVA conference tour,..,lent will "separate but equal," but integration did not come best against Illinois College, we of is a champion, no matter what color he is. It is easy yet another new starting line-up. be held Friday , April 10 and The could have easily won 15-0 all easily or quickly to many schools in the South. to hate a coach if he is not winning, especially if he is Among the players missing was Saturday, April 11. universities were often the slowest to integrate. Eight three games," said the sophomore black. Wright, so the team looked to "We're really playing well, and years later, in 1962, riots broke out when James outside hitter. "Our passing was Maybe I am being too cynical. Maybe I have seen to replace its regular setter. we have a head of steam going into Meredith tried to register for class at Ole Miss. really sporatic. We should have Hawn people that I respect call Patrick Ewing a big ape a "In four matches against Augie the conference playoffs," Wright Only four years later, the University of Kentucky, used IC as a chance to practice few too many times. Maybe I have seen too many have said. "Hopefully we can take it into like many schools in the South, remained largely seg- some of our plays." over the last two season, we people cheer harder for the team with more white the conference tournament and segre- On March 29, the Titans beat yet to face them with a full squad," regated. The basketball team was completely guys. Maybe I have caught myself being more appre- Hawn said. "It would have been show everyone what we're made gated. To many, the game was more than Kentucky Knox College in four close games hensive when I pass a black man on the quad at night difficult to face them with our of." versus Texas Western. The stakes were more than a then when I pass some white guy. Maybe the world is in what was perhaps one of their trophy. The game was over a way of life. If Kentucky being too naive. best matches of the season. had won that game, segregationists would have felt Do people honestly believe that game somehow After falling 15-12 in the first vindicated. brought about racial harmony in the state of game, IWU came back to win the When Texas Western beat Kentucky, more than a Kentucky? Do people honestly believe that black next three games 16-14, 15-11, and team was beaten. A system was defeated. people in Kentucky are being treated any differently 17-15. On Monday night, as Kentucky won the national today then they were before Utah got cold in the last With IWU's two middle hitters championship, a black coach stood on the Kentucky five minutes of that game? Maybe some people think John Macon and Andre Williams- bench. Wearing a tie that was Kentucky blue, Tubby so, but I do not. Harris absent due to other commit- Smith won more than the game. Like Texas Western Maybe I am being too cynical. ments, Hawn and freshman outside before him, he proved that a black man can coach and hitter Jesse Blazek were forced to hit middle against Knox. The two combined for an outstanding 44 VmmI II __I kills, Blazek with 23 and Hawn with 21. Stronger team support helped them achieve their handful of outdoor practices together this season. I'm "The Knox game was really a victory in the second game. very happy with the way we played, and it's the best coming-out game for myself and "We had a lot of pop-ups in the first game, but in the record we've had since I've been playing here," Jesse," Hawn said. "We both real- second, we got our hits back and improved our Kummer said. ly stepped up and had some big defense," Pollitz said. After their strong start, the Titans are looking to fin- kills. I've played middle before and Since their season started at home on March 24, the ish the season off very well. Wheaton College will be that helped some, but Jesse just let women have swept Knox, Benedictine and Aurora. tough in conference play this year. The two teams himself go and had a great match." "We've played very well as a team and have had have yet to play each other this season, but they were Blazek also tied his own record good chemistry," Kloiber said. 1-1 last season. set in the previous game for aces The women beat Knox 8-3 and 30-11 at home Another team to look out for will be North Central with six. Wright, who assisted for before they traveled to Benedictine University on College. Although IWU swept them last season, the all of Blazek and Hawn's kills, and March 27 and outplayed them 14-6. The next day they Cardinals have improved greatly. The Titans' first Hawn were named players of the traveled back home and won over Aurora 5-0 and 9-1. game against Wheaton will be Wednesday, April 15 at game. After last year's record of 4-6 in the Florida tourna- Wheaton, and they will play April 21 at North Central. The Titans faced a strong ment, the team was enthused by their greatly improved "There will be some tough competition in the con- Division I team in Illinois State, on record of 6-2 this season. ference play this year, but we have high aspirations of March 26 at home. Despite only "We lost two games in Florida, but they were both winning. I think whoever wins our conference will having seven players, IWU gave to really good teams. By the end of the season, we'll compete well at both regionals and nationals," the nearby foes three close games, be good enough to have beaten them, but it was early Wentworth said. but eventually lost 15-11, 15-13, in the season and an experience for us to learn from," The Titans' first conference game is Saturday at 12 16-14. sophomore Julie Wentworth said. p.m. at home against Carthage. Last season, IWU "We were playing with a differ- The Titans are really pulling together well as a team swept Carthage. ent starting lineup than we normal- and have seen some players step forward, especially "So far the season has been fun. We're playing well ly do, but we can always speculate with their hitting. as a team with a lot of hits and depth from our bench that maybe we would have won if "I was surprised on how well we did after only a which have helped make us so successful," Pollitz we had had a full squad against ISU," said Wright. Hawn agreed the team played "just well enough to lose". Junior Dana Dymek played strong defense and had a career night hitting outside for the Titans For his superb play, Dymek was Titan middle hitter Andre Williams-Harris tries his luck named player of the game along with Blazek, whose six aces beat against two Illinois College blockers in their match on the four Hawn had gotten earlier Tuesday. 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By Matt McClintock "We all got pushed down a place, and that certainly Staff Writer makes our matches easier," Bobofchak said. The Titans are led by the potent doubles tandem of senior Chad Moser and junior Craig Jacobs, who have After starting their season 5-0 on the road, the been ranked as high as first in the nation this season. Illinois Wesleyan men's tennis team hosted their first Moser, who also finished last season ranked ninth in meet of the season Tuesday against Millikin. Despite the nation in singles, is currently ranked sixth and is the rainy weather, the Titans won their second confer- "extremely optimistic" about the Titans chances of ence meet of the season, dominating the Millikin improving on their stellar 1997 season. squad 9-0 and improving their overall record to 6-0. The team is currently in the midst of a busy stretch The team is looking to improve on a strong 1997 with tough meets Wednesday against Bradley and campaign in which they finished 15-5 and dominated Friday against Washington University. While both the CCIW with a 6-0 record. With everyone back for teams should provide more competition than the 1998 Millikin, season and the addition of Chris Jeton, who the Titans chances look promising. With the addition transferred from Eastern Illinois, the team is certainly of Jeton to an already talented group, the Titans should optimistic. Jeton, who is playing No. 3 singles for the continue their winning ways. Titans, "makes the team much deeper," according to sophomore Nate Bobofchak.

PZP6I ~ ~ - Wa places her 20th among active "There are some people who are for next year. It's hard when they Division III coaches in victories, upset, and it will probably mean the don't know who the coach is going and her teams have won CCIW release of all the assistant coaches," to be," Neal said. titles in five of her nine seasons. said junior captain Sara Seebruch, The IWU women's program has Her record in basketball has been the Titans 1997-98 MVP and lead- suffered from a lack of publicity less consistent, however. Her over- ing scorer and rebounder. "But I and fan support over the years, from all record is 135-120 in ten years. think its going to motivate a lot of both community and students. In her first season at the helm, players." "It would help the program to 1988-89, Neal led the Titans to a Seebruch was enthusiastic about have more publicity out there," 13-13 record, which broke a string finding a coach who could take the Neal said. "I would have liked to of eleven straight losing seasons. Titans to prominence. have more time to do that myself, Three straight losing seasons fol- "We want somebody who shows and maybe the new coach can do lowed, but the Titans have had six good leadership and wants to build that." straight winning seasons since. up a program," Seebruch said. "It The atmosphere at IWU women's The program reached its highest would be great to have another games is often mellow compared to levels from 1993-1996, when all- Division III coach with experience, women's games at other schools time leading scorer Traci Butler and and we'd like somebody from out- and especially IWU men's games. a host of classmates propelled the side who doesn't know much about "Other schools in our conference Titans to three straight 18-win-plus us." have created that atmosphere, and seasons and two NCAA tournament Bridges said there would be a recruits like to come into that," berths. After reaching those heights, national search, but he hopes to Neal said. "I'd love to have the the last two years have been slight- name a new coach quickly, ideally band come to our games. We need ly disappointing as the Titans have by May 15. Applicants must have a to get people there and develop a finished with identical 13-12 master's degree, and college head rapport with them so they want to records. coaching experience is preferred come back." "There's no doubt when you look but not required. Neal is proud of her tenure as at the records of softball as com- A committee that includes coach and said she wouldn't have pared to basketball that Mandy's Bridges, associate athletic director done anything differently. greatest strength is in softball Barb Cothren, Dean of Admissions "We accomplished a lot of coaching. Therefore our decision to Jim Ruoti and women's basketball things," Neal said. "In 10 years, the seek a new women's basketball players will review the applications quality of basketball has improved coach," Bridges said. and bring 3-5 candidates to campus greatly. We've recruited really good Neal said the move will free up a for two day visits. quality student-athletes, as evi- lot of time to spend on the softball One area of concern about the denced by their success here and team. coaching vacancy is the effect on after Wesleyan. We made people "Basketball recruiting was over- recruiting. The announcement came realize we were serious about bas- lapping with softball. This will give at the year's critical point for bas- ketball, that it could be played at the me more time to get organized, and ketball recruiting. women's level here - there were I can be with them at all of their "There are some recruits who such negative feelings about why a practices." want to know who the new coach player would come to Wesleyan." Basketball players had mixed will be," Bridges said. reactions to the announcement. "I hope it doesn't affect recruiting

ilM --M. -- "* * * **"**"* i "*" * "*"* first place in the decathlon and shows signs of being "I think we can definitely turn some heads this year. able to compete for the conference title this year. We just have to be sure to not underestimate the true : Week For the women's team, junior Jacqui Bliss put in an powerhouse teams like Augustana and North Central," all-star performance. Her javelin throw would have sophomore triple jumper Harold Gauthier said. gained her entrance into the conference meet last year. The team plans on maintaining the positive attitude In addition, Bliss, junior Rebekah Clark, sophomore and momentum they feel they have raised as they pre- Holly Munch and junior Crea Fusco set a new school pare to enter the Knox Invite this Saturday, another SApril 1, 1967 - This year's base- record with their performance in the 4x400 relay. non-scored meet. ball team is highlighted by the With over ten teams participating in With both squads placing so well at their first out- this event, it will be a better reflection of the team's outstanding defensive play of the door meet, the signs are indeed promising for the IWU skill and hope for the future. infield. The Titans feature Gary track team. The team is determined not to let ego or Shemoney at first, Don Kreitz at overconfidence slow them down in any way. "second, Dave McMillan at short- stop and Ron Krogh at third. Share your life. More than 50.000 Americans are waiting for organ March 22, 1977 - Fourteen transplants and hundrds of thousands more need women round out coach Kathy tissue transpants. Thousands die needessly each year due to lack of donors. You can help save lives Argo's softball team this year. by deciding no , to be an organ and tissue donor. Leading the way are Shirley Norvel and Jean Worland as itchers and Jan Patterson at shortstop.

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Neal ousted from basketball position Titans run, jump, "In best interest for both programs" says the former head coach and swim their By Ethan Schrum "She was not given the opportunity sport head coaches at IWU besides Editor-in-Chief to choose," Bridges said. "It resulted Neal. way to Nationals from our school's feeling that it was "This just continued to jump out at IWU athletic director Dennie unfair to have one coach coaching two me," Bridges said. "With the overlap in Bridges has relieved Mandy Neal of teams. There are no men's teams that seasons between basketball and soft- Bliss, Clark, Gauthier, her duties as head coach of the are forced into that ball, our feeling women's basketball team so that she situation." has been that hav- can focus all her energies on her Although Tony ing the same coach and Kohaus represent responsibilities as head softball coach. Bankston coaches for both sports has "I didn't resign," Neal said. "But it both men's and not been fair to was best for everybody involved." women's soccer athletes involved IWU in indoor track Gender equity considerations led and coach Chris in either sport." Bridges to the problem of Neal coach- Schumacher covers Neal has had out- By Karin McDowell ing two sports, and he approached the both men's and standing success as Staff Writer administration with a request to add women's cross a softball coach. another coaching position for women's country and track, She has a record of Four Titans earned a trip to the indoor National meet there are no multi- 236-123, sports. Bridges which in Massachusettes March 13-14. Neal see NEAL p. 13 Though all the athletes weren't completely satisfied with their performances, simply making it to the national meet at Brandeis University in Waltham, Spring trips start Titans on an upswing located on the outskirts of Boston, was exhilirating enough for the Titan track members. Baseball 4-4 at Memphis, Softball a sizzling S"lThe [National] meet was really 6-2 in Florida, fun," sophomore Harold Gauthier said. "My jumps weren't that great, undefeated since returning on 6-1 game post-break hot streak but they were good enough to qual- ify for the finals and place me pret- Saturday, the Titans faced ty well." By Tony Saracco Vicki Nastawoski Cornell again, winning in a 17-6 By Bliss Senior captain Staff Writer Writer rout. The 17 run outburst included Staff Laura Kohaus and Gauthier competed While most Illinois Wesleyan another three run home run by in the triple Rain or shine, the Titan jump. students spent their Spring Break Hanes, senior catcher George softball team plays their "I really wasn't laying on an ocean beach or Stiglish's third home run of the all that happy season and two hits (one triple, way to victory. After a 6-2 with my performance in the triple lounging aimlessly around the record in their Florida tour- house, the 1998 IWU baseball one single) and three RBI's from jump," said Kohaus. "I put a lot of sophomore starting shortstop nament, the team came pressure on myself so I wasn't very team endured a grueling eight back and kept their win- game road trip. Dave Nazha. relaxed and didn't jump what I Freshman Josh Ward recorded ning. streak with a 6-1 know I am capable of jumping. I During this stretch, the Titans record. faced his second victory of the season to hope to redeem myself in the out- stiff competition from Sophomore Jackie door Division set his record at 2-0. season II Christian Brothers Kloiber's strong hitting has Clark University (Tenn.) and Later that day, the Titans were and qualify for top helped lead the team to nationals and Division III team Wisconsin- challenged by Hamline College their victories all season. take what I learned this season Oshkosh. The Titans split the (Minn.). Junior Brad Busing start- to Her improved hitting do better," Kohaus said. eight road games and returned ed the game and struck out six as the Titans won 10-7. from .278 last season to Gauthier placed fifth overall with home with an even 4-4 record. over .500 this season has After returning from the trip, The game was tied going into a jump of 47' 1.75" and was named the fourth, but the Titans once been a great contribution to to the All-American squad. the Titans entered a tournament at the success of the team. Fontbonne College in St. Louis. again displayed their hitting "My finish was beyond what I prowess, scoring three runs in the All the pieces seem to be expected coming into the meet," The Titans won all five of their falling together for Kloiber games for a first place finish. fourth and two runs in the fifth. Gauthier said, "and being named to as the season progresses. the Friday, March 27, the Titans The victory gave the Titans All-America team really hasn't their eight win in a row and With four other players dawned on me shutout Cornell College (Ia.) and averaging over .400, the Gauthier scored twelve runs in five improved their record to 9-4. yet becuase I team's play has been out- went innings. The game was stopped The Titans' recent surge can be straight credited to the offensive success standing. into the outdoor season." early due to the 12-run rule. Sophomore Christie The victory included two three- that the team has had. Nazha Junior Jacqui Bliss competed in Evitt and juniors Sara the 800 meter run homers from junior third spoke of the team's recent success run. Bliss qualified and the teams' offensive aptitude. Kummer and Amy Pollitz for nationals by breaking the previ- baseman Adam Hanes and senior have all increased their first baseman Aaron Koehloeffer. "I think the reason for our ous IWU record by four seconds at averages since last season. the Last Chance Hanes' blast came in the second recent success has been our offen- Meet held at the Freshman Sara Powers is Shirk inning with two men on base. The sive outbursts in the last eight Center on March 6, running a games. We can hit the ball, and also averaging over .400. three run shot extended the Titan After Wednesday's 2:16. lead to 5-0. Koehloeffer hit his we know that we can score a lot Bliss went into the National meet of runs," Nazha said. games against Monmouth, with the same approach she took to home run in the fourth inning, the team has learned that Kohaus bringing the lead to 7-0. The Titans will open up their every other meet of the season, but home season on Family Day, they need to come out without any prior National experience she was a bit Freshman pitcher Matt Fehland stronger in the first half. struck out six in the victory and Saturday, April 4, as they take on unsure of how to proceed in the actual race. Millikin. The Titans lost 6-3 and improved his record to 2-0. won 6-1 to split a double- see INDOOR p. 9 header. "In the first game, we Junior pitcher Debbie Duden unleashes a fastball in Outdoor came out a little dead, but Thurston lone Titan at track opens with the Titans' game against Aurora last Saturday. IWU picked it up as the game won both games 5-0 and 9-1. Duden leads the team went on. We came into the second game more ener- swimming Nationals in innings pitched, with more than 34 innings on the provisional qualifiers getic and ready to beat season. Anita Saha/The Argus them," Powers said. By Rosa Ryan By Tim Ritenour One card that plays favorably into see SOFTBALL p. 12 Assistant Sports Editor Staff Writer the team's hands is that no one has been seriously injured during Senior Paul Thurston, the lone Titan representative After a successful indoor sea- indoor track, a plus which can at the NCAA Division III national swim meet, placed son, the Illinois Wesleyan men's help them start off on the right Titans' run stops at Sectionals 17th out of 24 in the 100oom breaststroke. The meet was track team is looking to make an foot. held March 19-21 at Washington impression on their conference The team had their first chance University in St. Louis, Missouri outdoors this year in coach Chris at proving themselves when they with an estimated 300 competi- Schumacher's attended the Millikin Invite Gusties end IWU's bid for repeat tors. first year as Saturday, com- Thurston's finish was not as head coach. peting against By Ethan Schrum their second we, half run with 16 of his 18 good as he expected with all of the Both the "I think can defi- Millikin, Staff Writer points, including 14 of their first 19 points in hard work he put into preparing men and the nitely turn s ome heads Eastern Illinois, the half. Gustavus outscored IWU 43-32 in for this prestigious meet. women have this year, we just have St. Norbert and Gusties 67, TITANS 61 the second half. Luke Schmidt, a 6-7 junior, "This was my first time at the been pushing to be sure to not under- Greenville. also chipped in 18 points for the Gusties. National meet," Thurston said, "so themselves Though it was Gustavus Adolphus' (Minn.) stifling "I think we got better shots," Gusties * - 'of course I wanted to do my best." hard in order to estimate 1true power- an unscored the "I defense smothered Illinois coach Mark Hanson said. "Things go Thurston was sick for weeks them- house teams.. Wesleyan's pur- prepare invitational, suit of a second national championship. The through players minds when you're down at Thurston before the meet, but he did not let selves for the -Hatrold Gauthier Schumacher Gusties stopped the Titans 67-61 in a West halftime, and they probably get prepared a that stop his training. Assisted by highly compet- soph. triple jumper made an unoffi- Sectional semifinal game Friday, Mar. 13 at little more." fellow Titan swimmers Laura Carroll and Brian itive confer- cial sheet and Williams Fieldhouse in Platteville, Wisc. Gustavus Adolphus held the Titans, who Rawlins, he swam for an extra two hours every day in ence. With both the men's "They overguard, they force you to go led the nation in field goal percentage, to addition to regular daily practice. powerhouses and women's places you don't want to go with the ball," their worst shooting game of the year at 43.1 "Laura and Brian volunteered to help me on their like Augustana and North teams finished second behind IWU coach Dennie Bridges said. percent. IWU's 61 point output was also own time. I really appreciate all they did for me," Eastern Illinois. Central, the going will be any- The Gusties used an outstanding second their lowest of the season and almost 27 Thurston said. There thing but easy for the Titans. were highlights on both half, including 74 percent shooting, to pro- points lower than their 87.9 point average. "Paul and I would push each other to our limits at With a team mixed with experi- teams, with several athletes turn- pel them past IWU. "We missed a lot of easy baskets under- practice. I wanted to support him and help him achieve ing in exceptional enced veterans and fresh talent, performances. Bob Southworth, who quarterbacks the neath. The opportunity to score was there, his best. Paul is my good friend on the team, and I Senior captain however, the Titans are not going David Nolte took Gustie's football team in the fall, ignited we just didn't capitalize," IWU senior for- to back down from any challenge. see THURSTON p. 12 see OUTDOOR p. 13 see SECTIONALS p. 9