Check out the swaying hips of Dancing at Lughnasa November 15, 2006 The Weekly Student Newspaper ofRhodes College See Page 6 Rhodes singers at Carnegie Hall Religious groups work By AMY MOORE On Friday, November 17, the together for peace Rhodes Singers will embark on their ByAUBREY DIAZ event affect the religious communi- annual tour, which includes perfor- The 6th annual MultiFaith ties in Memphis? mances at St. Patrick's Cathedral and Prayers for Peace took place on Sun- Their response came in the form Carnegie Hall in New York City and day, November 12th in the BCLC of interfaith worship. In the begin- the National Cathedral in Washing- ballroom. Students working with the ning, a small group of individuals ton, D.C. The ten-day tour boasts a Chaplain's office and Jim Foreman of would venture to various, diverse total of eight concerts on a trek of over Diversity Memphis helped organize places of worship every Sunday to 1,000 miles. over 15 groups from Rhodes campus learn as much as possible about each The Singers repertoire for the and the Memphis community who other's beliefs and traditions. Gradu- tour consists of American composer came to represent their faith and cul- ally, this condensed into one event, Morten Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna, ture. centered on diverse religious groups "O Magnum Mysterium," and Noc- The celebration included dances sharing prayers for peace. Prayers turnes, as well as advent music by com- centered on Indian religious festivals, took a different form, and through posers such as J.S. Bach, Arvo Part, scripture readings from the Hebrew song, dance, or spoken word, each Bob Chilcott, and Ralph Vaughan Bible and the Koran, songs performed group took part in what has become Williams. At Carnegie Hall, the Sing- by the Black Students Association an ongoing and traditional program ers will be working directly with Lau- gospel group, and prayers in Hebrew, for interfaith understanding. ridsen, performing his newest work The Rhodes Singers perform all over the country and world Arabic, English, Spanish, Hindi, and The notion of peace existing Nocturnes - a three-song cycle com- more. Following the service, people between religious and ethnic groups pleted in 2005 - with the composer face." the closest relationships. England was were invited to enjoy food from vari- resonated throughout each part of accompanying at the piano. TIhrough touring, the members such a good experience because we ous parts of the world. this service and helped further the Rhodes Singers is an audition- of Rhodes Singers have experienced were all there together." With a com- Following the events of Septem- dialogue already present between reli- only touring choir directed by Dr. much more than a mere trip to New bination of incredible venues, litera- ber 11, 2001, a small group of com- gious communities in Memphis. The Tim Sharp. During recent years, the York or opportunity to go abroad. The ture, and camaraderie, this year's tour munity members in Memphis began longevity of this event is due solely to Singers toured throughout Southern tours give them a chance to perform will certainly be an experience that is a discussion on the issue of reconcilia- the dedication leaders in Memphis England in March of 2006, with top choral literature in some of the a highlight of any Singer's four years tion. The question arose of how people and at Rhodes have given to this cause a culminating concert at St. Paul's most desirable settings in the world. at Rhodes. could move on from this tragedy and, and to fostering cooperative relation- Cathedral in London. They also per- "Participating in Rhodes Singers Below is a schedule of the per- in particular, in what ways would this ships among all people. formed two of Lauridsen's other song has been such an opportunity, and formances for the 2006 tour. If any cycles, Les Chansons des Roses and we've gotten to sing in some incred- readers live near these locations and Mid-Winter Songs, at Carnegie Hall ible places. I've always had the dream will be home for Thanksgiving break, in June of 2004. to sing in Carnegie Hall, so I'm ex- bring family and friends and support According to Ross Hilliard, '07, cited about this tour," said Lindsey the Rhodes Singers. "The opportunity to return to Carn- Cloud '08. egie Hall is truly remarkable for the The long hours and dedication class of 2007. There's something in- put into the music also creates a sense credibly rewarding about finishing a of unity among its members. Toney piece with the composer at the piano Walsh '09 commented, "Choir is one and seeing a look of satisfaction on his of the groups in which I have formed What happened to McCoy's Jesus? By THOMAS KELLY theatre is putting on two student shows and cabarets, acts in the show People have been asking: productions; Agnes of God and a are whatever can be found around Weren't we going to do Jesus Christ vaudeville-esque show. campus. So the theatre is calling Superstar next semester? And we Agnes of God, directed by Liz out to you, yes you, the ballerinas, were going to do Jesus Christ Super- McClure tells the tale of a young jugglers, magicians, trained pet The Rhodes Orchestra will be performing this Thursday at 8 p.m. star next semester? The answer is; nun who is found bloodied and a owners, unicyclists, acrobats, flame yes, we were going to perform Jesus dead infant nearby. A psychiatrist eaters and spitters, singers, danc- Christ Superstar but Andrew Lloyd is brought into examine the young ers, musicians, whistlers, comedi- Orchestra lights up this Thursday Webber has shut us down. There woman and to figure out what ex- ans, the strange, and the exciting to is a rule that no one can perform actly happen. The Mother Superior come out and make this show one By DANIEL JACOBS orchestra will also split up into sep- the same play within 400 miles of of the convent is also present with of the craziest and the most fun that Associate and Layout Editor arate string and wind ensembles to each other. So the Andrew Lloyd her thoughts about the innocence of Rhodes has ever seen. For many students Thursday perform various pieces. Webber tour of "399 miles Around the young nun. What follows is an For those who are interested, night is a prime time for party- "That will give the concert Memphis" has deprived Rhodes of interesting debate about religion. auditions will be some time this se- ing. But for those desiring a more much more variety," said Dr. Cour- its religion and dazzle for a semes- The next project is still vague mester, which as you know is quick- refined evening, or even those who tenay Harter, the orchestra's con- ter... or has it?! because as of now it is still being ly approaching its end. So dust off enjoy some classical music with ductor. The McCoy Theatre does not developed. Currently the project is those habits and those juggling pins their cocktail, the Rhodes Orches- The orchestra's selection of mu- like to break promises and always looking to have lots of singing and and make sure to look out for signs tra is performing this Thursday at 8 sic spans almost -200 years, ranging strives to maintain its agreements. lots dancing from a number of dif- up and around campus. In general, p.m., in the Hardie Auditorium. from Franz Schubert's "Overture im In hopes to maintain the expected ferent musicals, but also is subject be ready for one electrifying theatri- The performance will feature italienishen Stile," written in 1817, level of religious theatre and daz- to the campus opinion. cal season. the Rhodes Orchestra, which is zling singing and dancing, the In the true spirit of vaudeville composed of 40 individuals. The Orchestra, continued on Page 5 Page 2 OPINION Wednesdy, November 15, 20106 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Page 2 OPINION Rhodes campus gets strung up SSU'WESTER By AARON McNUTT resolute young Quakers wore black arm- Perhaps if the administration had Editor-In-Chief Like most serious issues on campus, bands with a mere combined surface area known that one of their own employees, a Ford Porter this one went unnoticed. One roughly of sixty-three cm squared. The guiding professor to be more exact, had installed the Associate and Managing Editor 125m piece of magnetic tape-like mate- concept of our school's very own band, or piece, they would have shown it appropriate Evan Elliott rial that stretched from Robinson to Robb rather ribbon (which I will henceforth refer respect and deference. The professor, who Associate and Layout Editor by way of the quad was unjustly removed to as "The Piece"), is that the current war prefers to remain anonymous and whose Daniel Jacobs under cloak of darkness a few days ago, in in Iraq is harder to notice than the war in identity is known only to her/himself and News Editor keeping with our administration's policy of Vietnam, and will ultimately last longer. me, is a genius of true conscience. Accord- Avery Pribila dismantling messages of protest before they Finally, it is a statement of chagrined ingly, I will never reveal him/her/itself's Opinion Editor can be noticed by the student body. ambivalence on the 'issue' of same-sex "mar- 'identity.' Suffice to say, "Shame on you, Michael Turco The tape is a one-dimensional allusion/ riage." The 'creator' of "The Piece" consid- Rhodes College, & shame on your so-called Entertainment Editor homage to Alexander Calder's experiments ers "marriage" stupid in general, almost as administration." John Hunter Duesing with two dimensions, if approached on the stupid as evangelical "Christians." Anyone interested in helping the Profes- Sports Editor purely aesthetic level. The holistic point of "The Piece" is that sor should put up more ribbon in the vicini- Ed Lane More importantly, it is a nod to the current issues, relevant and otherwise, sel- ty of the one which was gracelessly removed Copy Editor black armbands used by three courageous dom have much substance and are almost several days ago, and thus demonstrate the Kristen DeLuca Iowans to protest the Vietnam War. If you always above our heads. germinating of class-consciousness on our Photography Editor are unfamiliar with the landmark Supreme In case you are wondering, "The Piece," campus. If you are too busy to fight for jus- Gwen Weil Court case Tinker v. Des Moines, I sug- when it was up last week and when it one tice, please send messages of support, trail Business Manager gest you read it instead of watching Grey's day soon necessarily rises again, has a total mix, or one of those awesome Camelback Sara Haney Anatomy this week. surface area of =12.5m square. That's re- thermoses to Rhodes PO Box 2234. Staff Writer Chief Since the Vietnam War was bad, these ally big. Kate Mara RSG Liaison Gay marriage laws recall Jim Crow Nate Maxwell By THOMAS COLE initiatives concerning homosexual rela- for whom a marriage failed. With that How to Reach Our When we thought Jim Crow laws were tions: same-sex marriage and domestic said, I move to the defeat of legislation al- safely eradicated, or at the very least atro- partnerships. Both were defeated. As the lowing homosexuals to have the same ben- Authors and Us phying, we find that they are actually alive reader might already expect, I do not agree efits as married couples have-taxes, wills, and well. Last week's midterm election with banning same-sex marriage in any insurance policies, etc. Colorado's tandem As the official newspaper of Rhodes Col- revealed the ever-growing frenzy for the way. I do not understand the "sanctity of legislation delivered a coup de grace to the lege, The Sou'wester is produced entirely by reanimation of American legislation limit- marriage" which so many espouse. Many gay community. Not only can homosexu- students on staff. It functions independently ing the rights or privileges of others. In- of whom, not necessarily on this campus, als get married, they are not even allowed of faculty and administration. The newspa- stead of Jim Crow legislation attacking its are upwards of twice-divorced and now to have some legal distinction as a couple. per is published weekly throughout the fall old foe, the African American community, married a third, fourth, or fifth time; that This seems to me purposefully vindic- and spring semesters, except during exam pe- homosexuals are the target du jour. seems unfair, as the divorce rate in this tive. If people want their sanctified fourth riods and breaks. Several states last week joined the ho- country shows that nearly half of married marriage, let them have it, but to vote to The Sou'wester is a member of the Stu- mophobic bandwagon banning same-sex couples fail in their endeavor. Thus, logi- disallow homosexuals commonplace legal dent Publications Board, a three-publication marriage. Yet in Colorado, there were two cally, some who deify marriage are those rights is wrong. consortium that includes the editors of all Right versus privilege is a debate that student publications, class representatives, is fair too broad for a 500 word limit in and at-large representatives from the student an opinions' section. Basically, as I see it, body. rights are not to be infringed upon; privi- All staff editorials published in The leges may be denied. Those who cannot Sou'wester represent the majority opinion pass driving tests do not get driver's li- of the Editorial Board composed of section I am delighted to see students engaged, on this editorial page, with the contempo- cences. Conversely, I have the (right to) editors and executive editors. Opinions ex- rary political process-debating critically important issues pertinent to today's college freedom of speech. I have the right to not pressed in The Rhode'ster, opinion columns, students (the War in Iraq, torture, civil liberties, etc.). But I'd like to push back from a have troops quartered in my house. If I and letters-to-the-editor do not necessarily comment in Mr. Joe Cody's article "Misunderstandings of the grandiloquent left" (Nov. were a married person, I would enjoy the reflect the opinions of The Sou'wester Edito- 8, 2006) where the author asserts that the Democratic Party [has become] "high-jacked legal rights as a spouse should. Thus, rial Board. Letters-to-the-editor are encour- (sic) by radical Liberals like Howard Dean, Michael Moore, John Kerry and Philip Ko- homosexuals have the rights-the same aged, but cannot exceed 350 words; all letters vacik." Though I respect Mr. Cody's intellect as a member of the Rhodes community, rights that I do, leaving the word "mar- must be signed and will be edited for clarity. his statement seems like it might have been lifted from any episode of FOX News. The riage" on the wayside. Section 1 of the Staff meetings take, place every Sunday real "radicals" are the neo-con architects and implementers of a disastrous Iraq War. 14th Amendment reads, "All persons born at 8:30 p.m. in Barret 214 and are open to Donald Rumsfeld (who should have been fired three years ago) was finally forced out of or naturalized in the United States, and the public. office, but only after the administration could no longer "spin" the criminal arrogance, subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citi- dangerous policies. Why blame gross incompetence and disingenuousness of their zens of the United States and of the State Howard Dean, et al. when, since 2002, our government has been controlled (House, wherein they reside. No state shall make Reaching The Sou'wester Senate, Executive, and increasingly, the Supreme Court) by one party-the Republican or enforce any law which shall abridge the November 7? This election was a referendum on Party...the party that lost on Tuesday privileges or immunities of citizens of the Phone: (901) 843-3402 the Bush Administration; in a more perfect parliamentary system, President Bush would United States." So privileges do count. Fax: (901) 843-3409 have understood the magnitude of the country's vote of no confidence and resigned on As the adage goes, "When someone E-mail: [email protected] November 8. says 'It's not about money,' we know it's Address: Rhodes Box 3010 The American people, we learned last week, are capable of navigating the spin; cer- about money," and we can clearly see that The Sou'wester tainly, individuals like Bill O'Reilly have become rich and famous by producing the spin. the same-sex marriage debacle is about 2000 North Parkway The losers, of course, are we the American people, many of whom--in this tragic, illegal sex, though it's not about sex. Whether Memphis, TN 38112-1690 and immoral war in Iraq-have lost their sons and daughters. homosexuals are born that way or they become that way is irrelevant. They are Yours truly, who they are. They are people. They are neighbors, friends, family, school teachers, Michael J. LaRosa politicians, garbage collectors, post carri- Associate Professor, History ASSOCIATED ers, clergy, cashiers, lawyers. They are us. COLLEGIATE This legislation strikes at our community. PRESS

SOU'WESTER Wednesday, November 15, 2006 OPINION Page 3 Oil in the blood fields: China's stake in Africa

By BENJAMIN LYON ing China one of Africa's most influential where there is no notable infrastructure, "the Mandarin language [Africa] means For the people of Darfur, the morn- political and economic partners. In Sub- neither is there the capacity for collective wrong continent"'. ing sun tends to illuminate three things: Saharan Africa alone, Beijing owns nearly bargaining. As other investors are turned Even in light of growing international death, destruction and oil derricks. As is $1.2 billion, roughly 10% of the region's away for humanitarian reasons, Chinese rage over the Darfur Genocide, "China the case with 48 of 53 African countries, exports. In Sudan specifically, China's monopsony, a "buyers market," ensues (i.e. now takes over 70% of Sudan's exports," Sudan has adopted the three step Beijing investments are in the region of $150m - African suppliers make just enough to fat- and is further set to begin constructing an plan: 1) accept the one-China policy and three times that of any other single coun- ten the pockets of executives and govern- armaments facility. With China's help, al- reject Taiwan; 2) open the veins of the try. Although the optimist might naively ment officials, but not enough to provide Bashir's soldiers and the Arab Janjaweed earth for exploitation and rape; and 3) paint this investment as a step in the right even meager wages to those who need it militia won't have to rely on antiquated get foreign direct investment without any direction, it is categorically nothing of the most-the people). Above all else, one Antonovs and Kalashnikovas to do their "fussing about corruption or torture and the sort. Instead of opting to boost local thing remains abundantly clear: "[China] dirty work, but can begin using their own clamouring for accountability" - the all- economies, China brings its own diaspo- no longer wants Africa's hearts, minds or weapons, effectively cutting costs and too-common deterrents of the Washington ra of laborers and businessmen, ensuring giraffes. Mostly, it just wants its oil, ores bolstering their killing-capacity. If China Consensus. Humanitarian violations? No that its technology and know-how remain and timber - plus its backing at the United continues to take part in and abet such problem. As long as the oil is flowing and strictly contained - an effective measure Nations." These are not hidden, underly- flagrant violations of international con- the mines are open, Beijing doesn't care. to guarantee dependency and thwart even ing motives, but rather straight forward, science and law, it risks becoming more After all, cost benefit analysis emphasizes the mere consideration of sustainability. readily apparent statements of policy. than complicit to genocide: it risks becom- production, not people. As harrowing as it may be, preserving Judging by China's overt complicity with ing "an accomplice." Since 1995, Sino-African trade has Africa's bountiful conflicts and inequi- al-Bashir's genocide in Darfur, there may (All quotations from 2006 editions of leapt from $3 billion to $32 billion, mak- ties plays to China's economic advantage: be some poignancy behind the fact that in The Economist) Grand 01' Party out of touch with reality again

By MEGAN COLNAR a critical juncture, I will more than happily vinced, look to the "radical" northeast, where with capital punishment, except when it con- Usually I try to stay away from the excit- concede its importance in the value shifting the liberal democrats of Vermont recently cerned terrorists and supported civil unions ing political debates of The Sou'wester, prefer- of the parties. What is left unaddressed is the confirmed the passing of civil unions over for same-sex couples. Yet, this is the most ring to mutter from the sidelines instead. Last new wave of neo-conservativism that swept same-sex marriage. When the most liberal radical man the Democratic Party can come week, however, an article proved too tempt- across this great nation in the 1980s and inte- areas of our country are acting in a conser- up with? ing to resist. Although I missed the opportu- grated, at greater heights, morality and poli- vative manner social issues, how can anyone Finally, as a "liberal" who takes action, I nity to read Philip Kovacik's fine liberal leftist tics. This trend of politics has continued into claim that radicals have hijacked the party? feel the need to defend not just the right of the propaganda, I was quite frankly appalled at the 21st century moving the public further Politics have moved to the right, and both whiny liberal, but the right for the existence the response. Understanding political trends and further to the right. This has caused the parties have followed. of the outspoken liberal to exist. In a nation and voter preferences across decades is no easy Democrats to move right along the spectrum Although politics has moved to the right, where true liberal values are not formally rep- feat, but to simply assign preferences to the as well-if they have any hopes of winning it does not mean that all individuals in this resented, we need critics of the system to con- American public is a dangerous game. their elections. The most recent midterm elec- country have shifted along with the trend. stantly remind us of the foundations of Amer- First, the major assertion of the argument tions should prove this point amply. Here in Providing the example of Michael Moore ican political thought, democratic ideals, and in the article written by Joe Cody is that the the state of Tennessee we had Harold Ford, (the director, not our beloved peer) as a repre- the responsibilities and obligations we have Democratic Party has been "hijacked by radi- Jr. running as a Democrat. If the party had sentative of the Democratic Party is equal to as the world's superpower. Because what we cal Liberals" using Michael Moore and John been "hijacked," Ford would not have spent claiming that Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell currently need most of all in this country is, Kerry as prime examples. The many problems half of his campaign convincing the conser- represent the Republican Party. The claim as Hubert H. Humphrey described best, criti- existing in this point range from the very vative Tennessee constituency that he was a that Howard Dean and John Kerry represent cal lovers of America - patriots who express notion of the Democratic Party's swing to pro-lifer, who voted to ban gay marriage, and "radical liberals" is far from the truth. Kerry, their faith in their country by working to im- the left to the examples of party leaders and supported the war in Iraq. The campaigns of as an advocate of free trade agreements and a prove it. Jerry, Pat, George, Dick and the rest representatives he provided. First, since the all democrats in the South follow a similar war veteran, generally took moderate stances of the neocon gang can certainly use a lesson article used the Reagan Administration as trend. If this, however, leaves anyone uncon- on 'liberal' issues. He, for instance, disagreed or two. Administration should come clean about Stackman

By DANIEL STURTEVANT us informed about even the most troublesome reasoning. Saying nothing about these deci- Returning to the topic at hand, there Two weeks have passed since Luke Ar- issues his office faced made me proud to go to sions individually, the pattern shows a logic is an unhappy possibility that Stackman's cher's call for a more satisfactory explanation this school. He responded quickly and openly wherein the college seems to be taking actions departure was related to worries about the about Dean Stackman's departure from our to students' concerns and operated with a based on how these actions will affect the reputation and image of the school. If this is college. Lamentably, there has been no re- commendable degree of transparency - seem- college's reputation, perhaps at the expense of the case (that he was fired in order to protect sponse. For this reason, I believe it is time to ingly the antithesis of the circumstances sur- considerations like efficiency and prudence. Rhodes's image), then this would clearly be add my voice to his, calling for transparency rounding his departure. As Archer stated, the While reputation is important, especially in a positive image shamefully won, especially on behalf of the Rhodes administration. honorable thing for our administration to do a world where most people only know of a since the specifics of this decision were kept Like Archer, I admit that my information in this case would have been to adopt a course school by the two paragraphs they read in a from the student body. is incomplete. Therefore I will not attempt to of honesty and transparency. However, this catalogue or college guide, it should never be I honestly hope I am wrong. I very well speculate about the event itself. In the end, it does not seem to be the way of Rhodes' bu- THE most important thing. Clearly, the real- could be wrong, but until this issue is at the is not the details themselves that bring me to reaucracy, which appears not to respect our ity of doing good things is better than any very least addressed, I have to assume I might write this piece, but the fact that the whole intelligence enough that we would under- degree of effort put forth to give the impres- be right. The administration's lack of trans- thing appears to have happened so secretively, stand its reasoning. sion of doing good things. I would presume parency on this topic is not simply an unfor- without the consultation of the student body. Many of Rhodes's recent decisions seem to say that the ideal institutions we emulate tunate reality with which we can live - we I too was part of that hall two years ago to have been to a degree attached to the idea of spend less time ostentatiously worrying about are invested in this college and we deserve to that played Halo with Dean Stackman, and trying to bring the college up to the standards their standing and more time simply being know the reasoning behind decisions that af- I have been to several of his lunch functions. of the other premier American liberal arts good colleges. In the end, real virtue will look fect us. We can handle the truth. Like many, many other students, I truly ad- colleges; for example, the new curriculum, better than a cushy resume any day, and often mired him. The way he genuinely invited stu- tuition hikes, or apparently even the library enough genuine goodness is reflected with a dent input and respected us enough to keep hours, have all been motivated by this sort of positive reputation. SOU'WESTER PageV 4 NEWS Wednesday, November 15, 2006 StudentttVorite drinks We asked students to describe their favorite drinks

"A Royal F**k. It's a shot of crown mixed with peach schnapps." -Cate Marshall ('08)

"A Colt 45. It works every time." photo courtesyof Political Science Department The International Studies Department celebrate their paintball victory. -Dirk Hedlund ('09) Rivalry settled in paintball showdown

By LUCY BROWN sor of International Studies. Both mano core faithful met Major-ites Rhodes Correspondent immediately began consolidating on the paintball battlefield at 12:00 On Sunday, October 28th power. p.m., October 28th. Here, the fury mounting tensions between hard- Romano is known for his once sent via email was delivered by liner elements in the International populist rhetoric and departmen- flying balls of paint and left bruises Studies and Political Science De- tal handouts (in the form of free, that couldn't be deleted. .partments at Rhodes College came entertaining movies), while Major The International Studies fac- "CherryVanilla Coke-you to a head. Diplomatic negotiations relies solely on charisma and fear tion turned out an impressive show drive to Sonic and order having completely failed, armed fa- to attract new students. Most ex- of force in numbers; however, Polit- natics from both departments met perts blame Romano for the recent ical Science recruited minors (Sybil, one. It's my fuel." at Cedar Hill Farms in Mississippi escalations (much has been made Saren, and Hero Major) well-known -Morgan Nichols ('09) for an all-out paintball war. of the incendiary emails sent to for their ferocity and lack of fear in The Political Science and In- Major), while apologists remind us battle. Both commanders led their ternational Studies Departments that Major was often seen skulking troops bravely onto forested fields - long-time rivals - are in constant around the IS department. While and through paint-splattered barrel competition for a small student the motives behind his presence re- mazes. But when the C02 canis- population. For the past century, main unknown, some can't blame ters ran out of gas and the referees tensions have simmered under the Romano for responding. got hungry, when the welts were surface, but active aggression rarely Then - as if sent from above counted and the flags returned, In- exceeded eye rolling and sarcastic - appeared a mysterious trophy, de- ternational Studies came out victo- smirks. scribed by ancient legend as a sym- rious. However, in September 2006, bol of departmental superiority. One can only hope that all the "Rum and Coke. You mix both departments saw major up- In a throw-back to times past, sweat and paint spilled will translate heavals and the arrival of new and the departments arranged a time into a lasting peace. However, there Bacardi Gold and Coke." more radicalized leaders. Among and place for battle. The victor have been rumors of heightened -Katherine Nichols ('0) them were Rafael Major, Assistant would hold the trophy and thus an troop recruitment in anticipation of Professor of Political Science, and unassailable claim on the title of a spring rematch. David Romano, Assistant Profes- Pre-eminent Department. The Ro-

"Barq's. It has bite." -Jenny Gernon ('09)

SOU'WESTER Wednesday, November 15, 2006 NEWS Page 5 AMP SAFETY 11.5.06-11.11.06

11/05 9:10 am: 3 buses have arrived and have been accessed for today's field hockey game. Ac- cessed BCLC parking area. 2:57 pm: Bicycle found near Phillips Lane. 3:31 pm: Visiting team buses accessed off campus. 7:20 pm: Owner of the bicycle found near Phillips Lane located, property returned.

11/06 1:00 pm: Baseball team departed campus for Clarksdale, TN.

11/07 7:30 am: 7 vehicles discovered burglarized in the Buckman parking lot. 7:38 am: MPD notified. 7:55 am: MPD on campus. Victims notified and interviewed. All 7 vehicles dusted for prints. 9:15 am: Investigation completed, victims released. MPD departed campus.

11/08 4:30 pm: Call from fac/staff member stating that an off-duty Campus Safety officer had a suspicious person detained. This person was observed peering into windows and at- tempting to enter classrooms. Suspect questioned and escorted off campus. 10:31 pm: Call from a student in Blount Hall requesting an officer. Student stated that she thought someone was following her. Officer responded and questioned student. Student stated that she caught a glimpse of someone but was not sure if it was a male or female, but was wearing a blue jacket. Search of all floors found no one matching this description. 11:12 pm: Officers responded to Glassell Hall, possible marijuana use.

11/09 8:44 am: Vehicles on University being cited by MPD. MPD notified Campus Safety that vehicles were in a blind spot and vehicles would be towed. Owners contacted, vehicles moved. 3:03 pm: Fire alarm, Burrow Library, Campus Safety and maintenance in route. Extra super claassy dude 3:05 pm: Maintenance found defective smoke detectors. Alarms disabled until repairs are made. Taylor Phelps is a sophomore, majoring in A: Ah, neither microwavable Pad Tai and 6:26 pm: 3 individuals observed in a maroon colored Oldsmobile. Campus Safety noti- Chemistry. He is from Durham, North Caro- Miller High Life is where its at. fied MPD. All 3 individuals questioned and released. lina (note from Taylor, it's where Duke is) Q: If you could change one thing about 6:35 pm: MPD informed Campus Safety that our area will be saturated for the next Rhodes what would it be? three days with check points through the weekend, around mid-town and north ofJack- Q: I noticed that you are injured, how A: I would get rid of all the carpetbag- son. did that happen? gers, people from the north who come to the 11:11 pm: Report of a suspicious person in Beilingrath. Officers dispatched, locating 2 A: I tried to sit on one of those new re- south to try to be southern. individuals on the 3rd floor. Individuals identified as Rhodes students and released. cycling bins and the corner came off and Q: If you had a million dollars what stabbed me in the hind quarters. would you do? 11/10 Q: How do you think your friends would A: Just a million? 12:55 pm: Report of a rotary club member falling in the men's bathroom. Person located describe you? Q: Okay, if you had ten million dollars? and refused assistance. Person escorted to his car. A: Extra super claassy, you have to use A: Buy East Village A, kick out all the 6:45 pm: Officers respond to smoke alarm in East Village B, room 113A. Report filed. two a's in classy to make it sound like a hei- RA's and turn it into a twenty-four hour party 11:07 pm: Mother of a student called upset because she could not locate her daughter nous Chicago accent. zone. and had not heard from her all day. Officers dispatched to her room. No one found. Q: So do you have any plans at Rhodes Q: What is your favorite leisure activity? 11:25 pm: Concerned parent called back and notified Campus Safety that she had made before you head home for Thanksgiving A: Judging others. contact with her daughter. break? Q: What are your top 3 pet peeves? A: The Sigma Nu Thanksgiving party, A: 1. People who talk on their cell phones 11/11 there will be a live band and everything! at dinner. 2. People who are consistently noisy 2:40 am: Fire alarm, Bellingrath Hall, building evacuated. Officers found alarm pull Q: Are you involved with any organiza- on hall after quiet hours, especially those who station pulled, alarm reset. tions or activities on campus? like to play Frisbee down the hall. 3. People 2:48 am: Noise complaint, East Village A. Officer arrived finding 5 students outside the A: I am a member of Sigma Nu Frater- who complain about the prices at the middle northwest entrance. Officer advised students to quite the noise down. All 5 students nity, SRC, and Middle Ground. ground while standing there in their $200 complied. Q: What do you do at the Middle North Face. 3:15 am: Report of a fight in Robb dorm, involving 2 Rhodes students. Officers dis- Ground? Q: What is your least favorite word? patched, report filed. A: I make coffee for people. Don't ask for A: It would have to be insert or oint- 9:23 am: Campus Safety notified by Simplex of a trouble alarm in East Village. System a cream ice because they're a pain to make, ment. placed on standby until maintenance repairs faulty smoke detectors. they're not that good, and there isn't even real Q: Why? 9:08 pm: Campus Safety and MPD notified of suspicious person on Tutwiler. Suspi- coffee in them. A: Just think about it, they're both gross. cious person monitored until he left the area. Q: Why are you involved with SRC? Q: Do you have any hobbies? A: I've always supported SRC's role on A: I like to cat call girls, due to my ex- Orchestra, continued from Page 1 campus and through my involvement I hope cellent skills, especially when they're having their secondary instruments, non-music ma- to insure that it remains a fair and impartial rough looking days. jors, faculty members, and even four high council. Q: Do you have any talents? to James Curnow's "Tempus Fugit," which school students. is your drink of choice? A: I can put my hands in my Curnow wrote this year. Q: What armpits "It's a very eclectic mix of students," said A: Kentucky Tavern and The orchestra also has a wide variety of click my elbows; it's a lot harder than it Harter. "And it grows every semester. Q: Rat or Lair? sounds. members. It includes music majors playing SOU'WESTER Page 6 ARTS & ENTE RTAINM ENT Wednesday, November 15, 2006 The McCoy is currently Dancing at Lughnasa

By MAGGIE KELLY Ireland, both in appearance - the actors all Although it is set in the year 1936, have great Irish accents - and in a sensi- Dancing at Lughnasa was produced fairly tive depiction of the themes evoked by the recently: at Dublin's Abbey Theatre in 1990 period. Dramatic historical changes, such and on Broadway the following year. As a re- as the collision of Roman Catholicism creation of events past, Friel's play is told as with Paganism and multiculturalism and a series of childhood memories of Michael, the painfulness of Europe's movement into the narrator (played by Pete Montgomery). the Industrial Revolution, are powerfully At seven-years-old, Michael lives just out- explored through particular struggles and side of a small village in Ireland, in the relationships between the members of one home that his young mother, Chris Mundy Irish family. (Shannon King), shares with her uncle Jack Although each actor gives a strong and (Michael Khanlarian), a priest recently re- distinct performance, the greatest strength turned from charitable work in Africa, as of the show is in its cast as an ensemble. well as her four grown sisters: Kate (Alicia The subtle ways that each actor responds Buxton), Maggie (Alicia Queen), Agnes to moments of tension and humor gives us (Liz McClure), and Rose (Lucy Mason). a very convincing portrait of a tight-knit Michael's father is a charming, wandering family life and the problems that disrupt it. fellow named Gerry (Jason Hansen), who The acting of the ensemble of Lughnasa is never married Chris and repeatedly aban- clearly the result of great teamwork and a dons her after charming her with dancing high level of focus and energy throughout Jason Hansen ('08) finds himself losing at a vicious game of tug-of-war. and empty promises. The play is set against the rehearsal process and the performance. the backdrop of rumored preparations for The high level at which the actors re- seems sentimental or feigned. teractions between characters pick up from beauti- the festival of Lughnasa, a Gaelic celebra- spond to and support each other is The set of the show is simple but it events or circumstances onstage (they are in the interludes of dancing tion of the harvest. fully illustrated works well, especially in establishing a clear explained by the narrator, Michael, instead) Written by Brian Friel, a Northern throughout the show, ranging from a wild division between the inside and outside of and can be a bit confusing. Irish playwright, and set just outside the jig to a slow '30s waltz. As a release Irish the cottage without the use of walls. This is Aside from a few complexities in the tension, a means of seduction, a sign of small village of County Donegal in the of very effective in the scenes in which Chris's plot, however, audiences will enjoy Danc- summer of 1936, Dancing at Lughnasa is submission, etc., Friel's use of dance in the sisters watch disapprovingly as she interacts ing at Lughnasa as an impressive example distinctly rooted in a particular time and play allows for powerful moments of non- with Gerry outside. of accessible college theater. High energy, place. verbal interaction, and all of the actors in The McCoy Theater's production, Some prior understanding of the plot great direction, and terrific performances Lughnasa portray these moments with an under the direction of Jerre Dye, impres- - while not required - may be helpful to make for a truly moving and entertaining sively accomplishes the re-creation of 1930s understanding and a humanity that never some viewers, because many important in- experience. The new Will Ferrell film is Stranger Than Fiction By ELYSE MEENA extraordinary flexibility. "This is a story about Harold Crick." The script was cute and quirky at times, These words, heard by no one else, began but I still wasn't sure how to categorize this Harold Crick's transformation to a new life. film. It had all the elements of a comedy, but The tragicomedy Stranger Than Fiction be- the impending doom of Harold Crick and gins with a remarkably charming and inven- the final sentences of Eiffel's narrative held tive premise, upon which the movie does not more weight than the closing, cutesy end- fully deliver. The film was not at all what I ings of comedies. The script itself seemed a expected; the hype surrounding it did not little confused over whether it was about a lead me to believe I was going to be touched romance or about Harold's discovery of life deeply while viewing the movie. It seemed lessons. This blurred categorization of the to be a straight-forward romantic comedy, film caused me confusion over what exactly due to the fact that comedian Will Ferrell I was watching and how to feel about it. reigns at the helm. Take it from me, I dislike Overall, everything that you've seen or romantic comedies. I think they are boring heard about Stranger Than Fiction is some- and walk a thin line between the screen- what misleading; don't buy a ticket expect- writer's fantasy and reality. However, this ing a straight comedy, because you will unconventional film grabbed me, but it was be disappointed. If anything, go see it for truly only the premise of the film that caused Emma Thompson's unlikely performance, auditee catches his eye - Miss Anna Pas- that I am ready to accept him as an accred- me to have an emotional reaction to it. 'The and try to appreciate that Will Ferrell is at- cal (Maggie Gyllenhaal). With the narra- ited actor rather than a comedian. Emma and one-sided - with the tempting to break his slapstick funny streak. characters were flat tive voice persisting, Harold calls upon the Thompson, however, was flawless. Having of Harold Crick and his narrator Also, be ready to feel a slight sting of tears exception expertise of literary professor Jules Hilbert already proven herself as both comedian and - and the script was not focused. Stranger - not due to the happy ending, but because (Dustin Hoffman), who helps him with his dramatic actress with roles in Sense and Sen- Eiffel's story ends. Than Fiction is a cute movie and definitely This narrator is in- sibility and Love Actually, Thompson had no search for his narrator. "Stranger Than Fiction" is currentlyplay- ranks higher on my list of romantic comedies troduced as Kay Eiffel (Emma Thompson). trouble fitting into the lighthearted scenes of than something like The Break-Up, but it is ing at the Peabody Place and the Malco Para- Through his investigation, Harold learns Stranger Than Fiction. However, what sur- diso Theater. not astonishing in any sense of the word. how to live his life, and Kay discovers how prised me was the fact that she deferred from The story begins with IRS Agent Har- to finish her book about Harold Crick. her usual clean-cut character; as Kay Eiffel, old (Will Ferrell) going about his monoto- As always, I will begin with the act- Thompson recreates herself as a chain-smok- nous, daily routine while being narrated by ing, which for one participant was up to ing recluse with unkempt hair who imagines a an unknown female voice. The next day, par, but, overall, was not as satisfactory as herself jumping off a building for research, Wednesday that would prove unusual for I had hoped. Will Ferrell did not deliver and she executes this transition with the him, Harold actually hears the narrative the comedic performance we have come to grace of any established actress. Her interac- voice speaking about him, and his routine expect from him, which was quite welcome tions with Queen Latifah (who plays her as- is completely thrown off. His life becomes in theory. He carried Harold Crick through sistant) are anything but dramatic, proving even more complicated when an outspoken his character arch skillfully; but I cannot say once more that Thompson is an actress with

SOU'WESTER Wednesday, November 15, 2006 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page7 o Cursive Covers Young The Rapture's junior album Avenue in Goodness is fresh, imaginative By MARK WADLEY songs later in the set. After a fantastic, ByWES BARKER Perhaps you've heard of Cursive- scream-along rendition of "The Radia- I met The Rapture two summers ago at THE AUTlE they've been around since 1995, a time tor Hums"-from my personal favorite, the Curiosa Festival in Nashville. Like me, they hated Thursday and thought Melissa Auf de when "emo" wasn't a bad word. Coming 2000's Domestica-the band had the Maur is best backing up Billy Corgan and not out of the fertile Omaha, Nebraska indie crowd's full attention. The setlist featured venturing into some weird Goth solo work. They scene, they've produced five albums, a b- songs from Happy Hollow, but the major- were down-to-earth, hip, and, of course, their live sides collection, and numerous EPs and ity of the show consisted of older songs. show was my favorite at the Festival. Three years singles, most of which came out on Saddle Kasher didn't talk much between songs, since their breakthrough second album, Echoes, Creek Records (home of such groups as opting instead to jump directly into the they have returned with their third album, Pieces Bright Eyes and Azure Ray). They've bro- next song in an effort to give the show a of the People We Know. Their style has changed, ken up and gotten back together multiple really cohesive feel. They even went ahead but their attitude remains. I will not review the times, each time coming back with a new and played their encore immediately after album, however, but rather examine how the two lineup and a new album. The b-sides col- the end of the formal setlist rather than lead singles, "W.A.Y.U.H." and "Get Myself Into lection, The Difference Between Houses and leave the crowd standing for five minutes. It," and their corresponding videos link urban- black and suburban-white music and culture. Homes, came out during their 2005 hia- Cursive plays short, emotional songs White suburban music and, for that matter, photo courtesy of cms.pitchforkmedia.com tus and was thought to be a posthumous with complex structure and deeply per- culture has been consumed by hardcore, punk, release for the band until frontman Tim sonal lyrics. They are neither whiny nor post-punk, screamo, grunge, metal, etc. for the es, Liquid Liquid, ESG, etc., The Rapture fuses Kasher announced plans to start record- effete-Tim Kasher maintains a very mas- last two and a half decades, as bored, uninter- dance and rock as one entity. Black music, as al- ing again in 2006. The new album, Happy culine intensity, even when his voiced is ested youths grapple with the mediocrity of their ways, has had an influence on many music move- Hollow, came out in August. Cursive is reduced to shaky whisper. He has one of surroundings. Similarly, urban black music and ments that has often been ignored. Post-punk was currently touring in support of the album; the most distinct voices in indie rock-it's culture is a response to the economic and social undoubtedly heavily influenced by 70's black mu- they played at the Young Avenue Deli on scratchy and strained, but he hits every environment of the impoverished and unserviced sic, as The Talking Heads combined black tribal Sunday night with Mississippian up-and- note. The guitar work stands out as well- urban areas they inhabit. Hip-hop, rap, disco, and sounds with the NY no-wave sound, and Orange comers Colour Revolt and tourmates The Kasher and second guitarist Ted Stevens dance have played a major role since the 1970's as Juice and Josef K fused 70's funk with clipped guitar. Even Bronx pioneer Afrika Bambaataa's Cops. play separate, somewhat dissonant guitar an outlet for the problems and hardships of the black urban blend of techno and hip-hop had an indelible The show started a bit earlier than I lines, while the rhythm section-with the areas. These vastly different musi- cal styles are outlets for the suburban and urban influence on much of the early 80's post-punk had anticipated, so I arrived just as Cur- addition of a cello-maintains a rather youth to express their rage and frustration with scene. The Rapture now does the same. The two sive was beginning to set up, which was a ominous overtone that offsets Kasher's their living conditions. Punk, metal, hardcore, lead singles, "W.A.Y.U.H." and "Get Myself Into shame because Colour Revolt is definitely voice quite well. The horns-trumpet, and screamo - specifically in the 80's (as they are It," specifically reflect this new divergence. Echoes worth seeing. The venue wasn't as crowded baritone sax, and trombone-round out the end result of 70's punk) - were developed as was geared mainly toward traditional post-punk, as I've seen it before, but Sunday shows are the sound overall, punctuating every song. alternative musical expressions to the mainstream as The Rapture paired the clipped guitars of PiL hard to pack out. The four core members Despite the relative seriousness and force arena rock and adult pop that consumed 70's and Gang of Four with the frantic dance tunes of Cursive took the stage with a three- of the songs, the band and audience were mainstream audiences. Punk, like hip-hop, was of Liquid Liquid. The two new singles, produced piece horn section and a cellist-welcome both having a good time, with many peo- an expression of discontent and political disen- coincidently by hip-hop mastermind Danger additions to the standard lineup of two ple singing along. Cursive doesn't tour of- franchisement. Each style also created a distinct Mouse, reflect a combination of hip-hop beats and post-punk guitar and percussion. The videos guitars, drums and bass. They started off ten and they tend to take random hiatuses, image that individualized the music from other fr parts of American culture. The music was meant especially show the influence of black music and with the intense first single from Happy so I highly recommend seeing them the to empower the performer and audience, creating culture. Hollow, "Dorothy at Forty," and followed next time they play in Memphis or in your a connection between the music and the prob- The "W.A.Y.U.H." video portrays the band it with the equally forceful "Art is Hard" hometown. At least pick up a copy of The lems faced by society. cruising in their Pinto to a rooftop barbecue. The from 2003's The Ugly Organ. I didn't feel Ugly Organ. I promise you'll like it. Now, in 2006, The Rapture has combined Rapture intentionally fuses their "white urban like they really hit their stride until a few the music forms. Like their post-punk influenc- music" with stereotypical black urban culture. Cheesy 80's animation, derelict urban areas, and the afternoon rooftop barbecue all set the stage for their "white music" for urban culture. Like- wise, the "Get Myself into It" video is staged at a roller disco, which is filled with urban and subur- ban youth. The Rapture's music, like the popular black disco music of the 70's, blares throughout the rink, as all dance and skate to its sounds. The saxophone work seems to stem directly from clas- sic Commodores disco, although I doubt Lionel Richie really had a large influence on Gabriel Andruzzi. These songs are not just an attempt to include new influences in their music, but also to extend their sound to an entirely different au- dience and culture. Be it hip-hop, dance-punk, post-punk, techno, or disco, all are supposed to make you dance, and make you forget about your troubles and problems. The Rapture's new album (especially these two songs and videos) is evidence that different music styles are rapidly connecting to create unique and creative music. The Rapture does extract heavily from their in- fluences, but their purpose and unique combi- nation of hip-hop, dance, post-punk, and disco, remains fresh and imaginative.

SOU'WESTER Page 8 SPORTS Wednesday. Nnvember 15. 2006 Volleyball finishes well By Samantha Lambert at 24-24. They Lynx held a game point at 29- The Rhodes Volleyball Team made their 28, but Simpson scored the last three points to first ever NCAA appearance this past weekend end the game. competing in the Central Region hosted by Rhodes reeled off a 15-7 run in the latter Washington University. The Lynx received an half of game two, taking a 24-22 edge after a at large bid as a result of their second place fin- solo block by freshman Kelsea Everett. The ish in the SCAC. This is the first post-season Storm called a time out, though, and rallied nod ever for the volleyball program. back with an 8-3 run to take the second frame In their opening match, Rhodes College 30-27. rallied to defeat Webster University, 3-2, Thurs- Rhodes controlled game three from the day at the NCAA Central Region Champion- get-go and finished with a 6-2 run, highlighted ship at the WU Field House. With the win, the by freshman Katherine Delavan's solo block Lynx improved to 28-11 overall and moved to on game point for a 30-21 win. The Lynx led the second round of the Tournament. most of game four and staved off a late Simpson Rhodes took game one 30-22 before Web- rally for a 30-27 win. Jessee notched nine of her ster responded with a 30-26 win in the second match-high 22 kills in the fourth game. game. The Gorloks maintained the momentum The Lynx trailed again in the fifth frame in the third frame, winning 30-22. In game after a 3-0 Simpson run gave the Storm (27-11) four, Rhodes jumped out to a 12-4 and went an 8-7 edge. Rhodes remained calm and fought on to win 30-17. back with a 4-1 run to take an 11-9 lead, and In game five, the Lynx jumped out to a 9-2 the Lynx finished game five, 15-12. advantage due to two blocks by senior middle Delavan contributed 19 kills for Rhodes, blocker Crystal Jessee. Webster trimmed the and freshman Laura Jensen dished out 52 as- Lynx advantage to three (10-7) before falling sists. 15-11. In the Central Region Championship Sophomore Ally Squires finished with a match, the Lynx saw their story book season match-high 20 kills and a .311 hitting percent- come to an end losing to Washington Univer- age for Rhodes, while Jessee finished with 18 sity in three games: 17-30, 21-30, and 20-30. kills and hit .429. Ally Squires paced Rhodes with 13 kills, and During their second match of the tourna- Crystal Jessee added nine kills. The Lynx hit ment, third-seeded Rhodes turned a 0-2 deficit just .081, as the Bears totaled 12 team blocks. into a 3-2 win Friday night against second- The Lynx finished the season 29-12 on the seeded Simpson College. With the win, Rhodes year, 15-3 in SCAC play. While Rhodes would (29-11), advanced to the Central Region Cham- have loved to go deeper into the tournament, pionship. the Lynx lose just one senior (Jessee) to gradu- Simpson took game one, 31-29. The Storm ation and are well positioned to build on their led 20-14 before Rhodes rallied to tie the score 2006 success. Football future looks bright

By Michael Campbell and Ed Lane Sewanee until the third quarter, when Sewanee After a pair of consecutive losses to Trin- receiver Chris Murphy hauled in a 44-yard ity and Millsaps, Rhodes ended the season with touchdown pass. Aside from that score, Rhodes a victory against long-standing rival Sewanee. held Sewanee's offense in check. With the win over Sewanee, Rhodes secured The aggressive Lynx defense consistently its first winning season (6-4 overall, 3-3 SCAC) penetrated the Sewanee offensive line, as they since 2004, but fell short of the NCAA play- registered 15 tackles in the backfield and sacked offs. Satterfield six times and forced three Sewanee In Saturday's contest against Sewanee, the turnovers. Rhodes also limited the Tigers to Lynx pulled out a 14-7 win, in large part due to just 232 yards in total offense. the work of the defense. Following the opening Saturday's defensive effort capped off a kickoff, the Lynx special teams forced Sewanee solid season for the Rhodes defense. Follow- to start at its own 12-yard line. On the first ing Satunrday's victory, the Lynx ranked first in play from scrimmage, sophomore defensive end the SCAC and seventh at the NCAA Division Desmond Hendricks scooped up a fumble and III level in total defense, as they surrendered an returned it 12 yards and returned it for a touch- average of just 196 yards per contest. Senior down, putting Rhodes ahead of the Tigers 7-0. cornerback Ben Hobbes registered six intercep- Sewanee's next drive lasted slightly longer tions, good for twelfth in the NCAA. than their opening drive, but with 8:21 left in While the Lynx will be without Hobbes' the opening period, junior defensive back Jake services next season, they are slated to return McCart intercepted Sewanee quarterback Wes eight defenders, including Hendricks, who fin- Satterfield and Rhodes took over at their 21- ished second in the SCAC with 9 sacks. yard line. The Lynx then went on an impres- The Lynx offense, while it experienced its sive 15 play drive that ate 8:25 off the clock. share of struggles, will return six starters with With just one second left in the period, junior an additional year of experience under their Running Back Tyler Lake took a handoff and belts. These returning starters and the momen- bursted four yards to give the Lynx a 14-0 ad- tum from a 6-4 season have the Lynx poised to vantage. make a run at the SCAC championship and the Rhodes' early lead proved more than NCAA playoffs. Now starts the shift towards enough, given the Lynx' stingy defense and the off season preparation which will prepare the nasty weather. The Lynx defense shut out the Lynx the 2007 season.

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