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Volume CXXV1I, Number 22 ESTABLISHED 1856 Thursday, April 20, 2000 Back to drawing board Senate's crusade hits snag for Greek-housin- g bills Community criticizes long-volley- ed sexual-assua- lt policy draft

BY KONSTANTINE SIMAKIS to gain some momentum last month, BY JESSICA ANDRUSS The policy proposal was ap- Judicial Board system needed News Editor a wave of skepticism and delibera- News Assistant proved by the studentfaculty extensive modifications and that tion over the proposed changes has Senate only last Thursday, but more deliberate campus educa- The campus-government pro- sent the would-b- e legislation back . The Kenyon College has been discussed and debated tion was essential for the effi- posals to restructure fraternity-housin- g to the drawing board, as members Senate's primary project this se- since last spring. cacy of the legislation. rules at Kenyon College have of campus government at last mester drafting a tougher, While no disparaging com- Some students requested an seen more ups and downs than a Thursday's Senate meeting decided more comprehensive Sexual ments were made in regards to explanation of seemingly prob-

back-and-forth cam- verbal-conse- roller coaster and more to return the proposals for more Stu- Misconduct Policy for the the notable addition of a nt lematic aspects of the policy than a shuttlecock. dent Council scrutiny. pus seems far from complete clause for all sexual re- from the Senate and Administra- Carnival rides and badminton "We kind of reevaluated what according to comments from stu- lations, students expressed con- tive officials who had for months games do however exhibit some- the aim of the proposals were," said dents Monday evening at a Gund cerns that the policy's language participated in the discussion thing that the proposals never have: Vice President of Student Life Commons forum to discuss the was evasive and weakened by and revision of the text and its speed. And just as the bills began see COUNCIL, page two draft. confusing examples, and that the goals. explication of punishment re- The omission of rape as a

self-contain- Whomped by Comps quired more direct, objective tered category of sexual minology. misconduct distressed those ad-se- e Students also argued that the FORUM, page two Hahnemann, Wortman win $15,000 prof, prizes

x Birck, Myers among winners at Honors Day V i

BY KELLY CASTELLON Staff Writer 'I have tried to make

Some of Kenyon College's a difference at best and brightest faculty, stu- Kenyon, and I guess dents and alumni received well-deserved last Thursday, I real- -- recognition last Thurs- ... .1 . day at the school's Honors Day Jenny McDevitt ized that in some - in Hall. thesis in Higley Auditorium. ceremony Rosse Vanessa Miller-Sim- s '00 takes a break from her biology honors I had.' rr: Among the more notable small way, awards given were the E. Kathleen Birck '00 to jail Malcolm Anderson Cup to Do not pass Gund; go directly Kathleen Birck '00, who also n--.i 1 1 l 1 J details...... of the incident The caller reported damage to a received the Humanitarian recognized once again for win- BY ASHLEY GRABLE Because classified by the college as con- restroom in the dormitory. Award; the Doris B. Crozier ning the Martin Luther King Jr. Senior Staff Reporter are fidential and. protected by law, When officers arrived at the Award to Shayla Myers '02; and Humanitarian Award. This award found the suspected of- to the of the A Kenyon College student was Werner was unable to reveal the scene, they the $15,000 Trustee Teaching is given member the crime had fled to Lewis As- who has "best pro- arrested by the Knox County Sher- student's name or identifying infor- fender of Excellence Awards, given to community finding the suspect at social through ser- iff and taken to jail on Friday night mation. Hall. Upon sistant Professor of Classics moted justice said Werner, the officers tried Pro- and programs." under charges of underage con- Werner said that Security and Lewis, Carolin B. Hahnemann and vice activities to control the disorderly who received both sumption of alcohol and disorderly Safety officers were sent to Norton verbally fessor of History Roy T. Birck, Fri- of the suspect. Because of- service awards, was rec- conduct persisting, according to Hall at approximately 10 p.m. conduct Wortman. major unable to establish or- and staff Director of Security and Safety day in response to a phone call to ficers were Also receiving prominent ognized by the faculty in the situation, they called the award and Daniel Werner. the Office of Security and Safety. der recognition were Benjamin for the Humanitarian Sheriff for police intervention. Bagocius '00 for winning a Tho- by the entire student body for the When the Sheriff arrived, the mas J. Watson Fellowship and Anderson Cup. student's disorderly conduct contin- Jed Henry '00 for winning an "I have tried to make a dif- still-ecstat- ic ued. The student wasarrested on the Ohio Board of Regents Graduate-Prof- ference at Kenyon," said a Friday: Rainy. High 50, low Sunday: Mixed clouds and Jail. I last scene and taken to Knox County essional Fellowship. Birck, "and guess ' 39. sun. High 59, low 42. No further information about Both awards are competitive on Thursday, I realized that in some Saturday: Mixed clouds and Monday: Mixed clouds and this incident was available at press the national level. small way, I had." time from the office of Sheriff David of Psy- An active member of orga-se- e sun. High 55, low 40. sun. High 62, low 45. Associate Professor Barber. chology Juan DePascuale was HONORS, page three 2 The Kenyon Collegian NEWS Thursday, April 20, 2000 Housing: new draft Forum: policy draft debated CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE in the handbook, is secure. CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE Aaron Hamilton '01. "The feeling was it would be vocating heavier penalties in fu- 'One of the advantages to this policy is the Andy Burton '00, a member of better to look at the percentage pro- ture Judicial Board sentences. lower standard of evidence needed for convic- the Student Life Committee and in- posal without the point deduction "Rape is different than just ternational Governor of the Alpha proposal being considered," said plain sexual assault," said Josie tions.' Delta Phis, has composed a new Hamilton, a member of Beta Theta Bode '01, who defined the term Associate Dean of Students Cheryl Steele draft of the proposals, according to Pi. to include elements of violence Hamilton, which would only negate "It's hard to say anything con- which sexual assault does not the percentage regulations if over 70 crete," he added. comprise. "There are levels to percent of a organization's upper-classm- en Zipp's recent dismissal of the assault," she said. "Rape is on a may not be inappropriate when risome enough for more conser- lived in division. proposals led some Collegian higher tier. The punishment students are kissing and fondling vative reformatory suggestions This change is meant to help to sources to believe that the move was needs to be stronger, the words each other in a dorm room." to be offered. ensure that divisions harbor leader- part of broad administrative machi- need to show that." Several students insisted "An outside examiner, neu- ship, while at the same time increas- nations to squelch the proposals. The Senate spent little time that modifications in the train- tral to both parties, could be ing the chances that a small frater- President Robert Oden, Jr., told the debating the decision to include ing and format of the Judicial made available to the Judicial nity would be able to fill its hous- Collegian that although he, Dean of rape as a form of sexual assault, Board accompany the reformed Board," suggested Kimberly ing. Students Donald Omahan and Zipp according to member and policy. That board, composed of Irion '00. The two proposals were passed are indeed in close communication, spokesperson Alex R. students and administrators, "The Judicial Board needs to by Student Council immediately the administrative sentiment was McKeown, associate professor hears cases of misconduct and is be advised by someone who knows before Spring Break-albe- it narrowly more one of skepticism than con- of political science. solely responsible for convic- information about alcohol, psycho- for the controversial point-carryov- er spiracy. McKeown explained that tions and penalties, logical symptoms of victims, be- deduction clause, which passed only "The college went through a the college's standard policy of One student suggested havior patterns," said Irion. "There thanks to a tie-breaking vote from very difficult time" from 1989 to refraining from legal or loaded eliminating student representa- are questions not being asked due council President Mike Lewis '00. 1991, Oden said, as a result of campus-go- terms also best served the in- tion from the Judicial Board, ar- to lack of knowledge."

The Senate's subsequent recep- vernment proposals to terests of victims of sexual guing against the trustworthi- Even those anticipating the tion of the proposals was not a warm change the processes of fraternity misconduct, as more specific ness of a group with limited success of the policy emphasized one. As reported in the April 6 issue housing. definitions of crimes often training and a perceived inher- the importance of educating the of the Collegian, a letter of dispar- Those proposals led to some provide loopholes which de- ent bias due to the small com- whole campus in order for a vis- aging comments and statistics from expensive lawsuits as fraternal crease the Judicial Board's munity of Kenyon. ible decrease in sexual violence Dean of Residential Life Doug Zipp members of the alumni fought to ability to pronounce legitimate Another more radical sugges- within the College. presented to the Senate by Associ- retain the fraternity housing that convictions. tion involved replacing the college- The traditional orientation ate Professor of Political Science they believed they were contractu- "One of the advantages to -sponsored hearing commit- for incoming students and the Alex McKeown, boded poorly for ally guaranteed. this policy is the lower standard tee with the local legal system. pamphlets prepared by the Stu- the proposals. Oden said that the early-90- s of evidence needed for convic- Dean of Students Donald J. dent Affairs Center seem too easy Some members of campus controversy led to the creation of a tions," said Associate Dean of Omahan reminded the forum for upperclassmen to overlook, government groups have in the past campus group, chaired by Profes- Students Cheryl Steele. that the purpose of the Judicial said Robert Passmore '02. Other noted that the more controversial sor of Economics Bruce Gensemer George Polychronopoulos Board was to encourage "mem- suggestions included a manda-

on g Vice-President-el- point-deducti- proposal was hurt- to examine fraternity-housin- regu- '01, ect of Stu- bers of the Kenyon community tory meeting and the strict en- ing the chances of the percentage lations. That group's study pro- dent Life, described the policy's taking responsibility for life at forcement of attendance. proposal. That fact, compounded by duced a "balanced compromise" use of colloquial examples as Kenyon, and is not meant to be Others refuted the necessity statistics indicating that juniors who which was meant to offer the best "unprofessional, inappropriate a parallel to the legal system," and plausibility of such an ad- live in divisions are very likely to of all possible worlds. language for school statues, noting that state prosecution is ministrative effort. receive a single a hot commodity The administration, Oden said, which neither goes into detail always an option for sexually "Being a Kenyon student amongst Kenyonites seem to im- is thus skeptical regarding any pro- nor clarifies." assaulted students. equals responsibility for all infor- ply that the point-carryov- er deduc- posed changes to the findings of that Polychronopolous referred Yet the relative inexperi- mation in the student handbook," tion clause, as currently delineated group. specifically to the passage in ence of Judicial Board members, said Vice President of Academic which the policy states, "What is who undergo only a brief orien- Affairs Brent Shank '01. "Not inappropriate on the dance floor tation training period, was wor knowing the rules is not an excuse."

April 12 - 18, 2000 Apr. 14, 3:37 a.m. Fire extin- Apr. 16, 11:55 p.m. False fire Social Board wins honors as New Organization of the Samantha Jones Hughes as Ad- guisher discharged at Lewis Hall. alarm at Old Kenyon. Pull station Year, while Delta Phi was named visor of the Year. The extinguisher was replaced. pulled in the basement area. The again at Student Greek Organization of the Year. All of the honorees dined building was checked and the Individuals were also high- with organizations' advisors, the Apr. 14, 10:12 p.m. Vandalism alarm was reset. Leadership Dinner lighted for significant contribu- staff of the Student Affairs Cen- to restroom at Norton Hall. tions. One student leader from ev- ter and various administrators. Apr. 17, 11:41 a.m. False fire Social Board pulled off an ery campus organization was rec- President Robert Oden addressed Apr. 16, 12:20 a.m. Medical alarm at Kenyon College Book- encore performance at the an- ognized for their time and dedi- those present, commending the call regarding a student with cuts store. Alarm activated by burnt nual Student Leader Recogni- cation. Gathering special atten- student leaders for going beyond on her nose and forehead. The cuts bagel. The alarm was reset. tion Dinner Sunday night, tak- tion, however, were Kathleen expectations, and noted that stu- were cleaned and the student was ing the title of Campus Organi- Birck '00 as Student Leader of the dent leadership is what helps set advised to check with the College Apr. 17, 12 p.m. Vandalism in zation of the Year for the second Year, Nancy Kukulan '02 as Kenyon apart from other similar physician in the morning. rooms at Mather Residence. straight year. Kenyon Student Emerging Student Leader of the colleges and universities. Athletics Illustrated garnered Year and Circle-- K advisor Jenny McDevitt Apr. 16, 5:37 p.m. Medical call Apr. 17, 1:57 p.m. Drug para- regarding a student who had a cut phernalia found in room at Caples finger. The student was later trans- Residence. ported to the Health and Counsel- ing Center where he was treated Apr. 18, 9:35 a.m. Fire extin- Winners of Student Government Election Run-of- f by the College physician. guisher discharged in Lewis Hall. Student Council President Ruth Crowell - 198 - 52.8 Elizabeth Foy - 168-44.- 8 Advertisers should contact Dana Whitley for current rates and

427-533- e-m- further information at (740) 8 or 5339, or via ail at colIegiankenyon.edu. All materials should be sent to: Advertising Social Board Chair Manager, The Kenyon Collegian, P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH, 43022. Caroline Haugen - 144 - 38.4 -- 156 - Yearly subscriptions to The Kenyon Collegian are available for Sarah Stauffer 41.6 $30. Checks should be made payable to The Kenyon Collegian and sent to the BusinessAdvertising Manager. 375 students voted - Thursday, April 20, 2000 NEWS Tiie Kenyon Collegian Honors: Birck, Coordinated by Lorie Hancock Myers win big CONTINUED FROM PAGEONE nizations such as Circle K and the 'The best part about getting an award at Board of Campus Ministries as

MLK Ctlebra-Uo- Kenyon is that I Week n Greg Andorfer 73 Swimmefi Compete well as a resident advisor, Birck's don't think you can earn it Addrcaaea Tckvfauoa Clora wilb as in All-Oh- io impact has been felt by many . Community Gala an Educational Medium Swim Invitational alone.' across the campus. Birck however said she plans to extend her influ- Shay la Myers '02 v tS ence: "I'd love to eventually work in a rural area," she said, "and min- Assistant Professor of Clas- to develop new courses and re- ister to those lacking health care, sics Carolin Hahnemann return to Saskatchewan so that he both physically and emotionally." ceived the Pro- Coach Takes Medical Leave for Chemical Dependency junior award and can "add to my repertoire of Birck will attend the University of fessor of History Roy Wortman Native American courses." Pennsylvania's nursing program won the senior faculty award. "Whatever I do," he said, next year. Hanemann, who has taught "I've no desire to slow down." Myers received the Crozier at Kenyon for two years, sees Bagocius, the recipient of the Award, a prize rewarding "vi- this award "as an award for all ".n.tCTT.'im" Final Commission Forum Attempts prestigious Watson fellowship, to Reveal Campus Attitudes sion, responsibility, courage and of us together, teachers and stu- will travel to Canada, Sweden, 3frF dedication to excellence." dents," she said. "It feels great Russia, China and Japan while "The best part about getting to be recognized in this way," studying figure skating and no- DKEs Rejoin Parent Organization an award at Kenyon," said Hanemann said, noting that tions of gender. "The generosity Myers, "is that I don't think you Classics is one of the college's .;. is amazing," Bagocius said. can earn it alone," noting she felt smaller departments. "They are providing me with the Kenyon Broadcasts Weekly News Xn.'iriiis' that participants of the Crozier The award will also allow opportunity to change my life in JrT.rE:.....'.'-,IZ------i;-r;H ., WWCTwjri Planning Board, Take Back the her some practical help; she will I -- - - such -' powerful ways, and - V'"- i v-- i : ' can't Uf . .i 4 i ,t r- - t Night, ALSO and 56 deserved now be able to purchase the land even begin to express the gratitude a portion of the prize. that her driveway is on. I feel." "What really matters to me," Wortman, a professor at Henry is among 80 students Myers said, "is that ... I have got- Kenyon since 1971, remained to be awarded the Ohio Board of

ten to work with a lot of people very humble about receiving this Regents Graduate-Profession- al who really care about Kenyon award, citing many of his col- Fellowship for his outstanding and Kenyon students." leagues as "truly inspirational and academic record. This award will The two Trustee Teaching talented beyond belief." Calling to help to pay for Henry's first two Excellence Awards-on- e of which mind journalist (and this year's years of medical school in Ohio. goes to a junior faculty who has honorary-degre- e recipient) Mat- "It is an honor to be chosen The Collegian as it appeared April 16, 1965. not received tenure, the other to thew Winkler '77 in his Honors out of the many highly qualified a senior faculty who has received day address, Wortman said, "part applicants," said Henry. "It goes The 20 Years AgO, April 24, 1980: Kenyon College tenure-no- w come with a $15,000 of wisdom is the desire to do bet- to show that hard work certainly campus celebrated the tirst groundbreaking for the construction of stipend. In previous years the ter. I hope and pray that I have that pays off." its new athletic facility. The Athletic Recreational Center would award was a relatively meager wisdom." For a complete list of serve as an athletic facility and as an area for convocation. Presi- $1,000. Wortman said he now plans awards, see page 4. dent Philip Jordan initiated the proceedings by giving a speech and using a gold shovel to break first ground for the construction. Jor- dan claimed that the new ARC was an "answer to a very pressing need."

35 Years AgO, April 16, 1965: The state highway patrol's decision to put a metal cap on a hole in the ground at the intersec- tion of Route 229 and Middle Path incited riot at Kenyon College. Tuesday night fraternity march The hole, the site of Philander's Chase's first well, served as a historical landmark but posed a traffic hazard. Students ventured to Cromwell Cottage and asked President Lund to address the crowd. A reluctant Lund encouraged peaceful behavior on the part of the was once a popular social event students and urged that the demonstrators respect the authority of the at a riots were fraternities still participate irj highway patrol. The incident came time when BY PETE COPPINS healthy competition. Groups would toric breaking out on college campuses across the country. AND BEN HELFAT march in unison, trying to appear some form of the March. Nq fill are there large groups o Staff Reporters as graceful as they could, and longer their songs with as much beauty as people gathered arou nd Middld Over the years, Kenyon possible in order to show their Path anticipating the sweet melo Candidates for Student Government Elections College has grown and evolved, organization's superiority to the dies of the Greek community, non adding many beneficial elements others'. do all of the groups actually marcH Polls will be open this weekend to the campus. At the same time The March was a public dis- down Middle Path itself. though, it has lost many of its play of the pride that members felt By the same token, soma Senior Class Sophomore Class traditional aspects. Kenyon used about being in these Greek orga- groups do try to carry out the tra same! President President to be filled with traditions, and nizations at Kenyon College, as ditional March, singing the Aaron Hamilton Thomas Guillou although some of these rituals, well as a way to exhibit some of traditional songs (although the fre Senate Rep Phillip Ross many of them have been lost. the ideals of brotherhood quency in which they participati Sara Bumsted Lindsay Sabik The March is a Kenyon College namely, unity and loyalty. in the March is rather sporadic, td Nicholas Stam Senate Rep tradition that has, to some de- One can imagine what an say the least). Other groups still Student Council Rep Jeff Bridges gree, died out. amazing spectacle it was to see 25 march, singing traditional songs

well-dress- Elizabeth Foy Student Council Rep On Tuesday nights, after ed young men marching but along different routes, or per Jeff Green their meetings were over, Kenyon down Middle Path in complete haps even with different songs. Junior Class Jessica Lee fraternities would march down unison, filling the crisp, cool air For the most part, the modern President Sara Rudolph Middle Path singing the songs with their melody. Those that day March is significantly less for Julie Koska Erica Trinder that were special to their organi- watched the March had a lot of mal than it used to be, and is noj Conor Sheehy zation and to the school. Other respect for these groups and often nearly as important to the Kenyorj Senate Rep VP for Academic Affairs students and neighbors of the regarded them as leaders of the community. In that sense, the tra John Holland Torrey Androwski '02 College would look forward to campus. To be Greek was some- ditional March has evolved into James Reinhardt Alys Spensley '01 these performances, and gather thing to strive for, a symbol of ac- modern version; still, even in its Roger Schwartz along Middle Path to watch and complishment and prestige. current form the ritual is regafdec 1 Philip Stephenson Treasurer listen to the groups march. For the most part, the tradi- by many fraternity members as aij Student Council Rep Pete Coppins '01 For the fraternities, the tional version of the March has important aspect of Greek life aj Nick Deifel Meghaan McDonough March was filled with pride and died out, although most of the his Kenyon College. Ben Jones Blauvelt '03 4 The Kenton Collegian Thursday, April 20, 2000

The following awards were given Thursday at Honors Day in Rosse Hall. In addition to these awards, students were also recognized for being Honors Scholars, McGregor Scholars, Summer Science Scholars and members of Sigma Iota Rho and Sigma Xi.

Henry G. Dalton Fellowship in American Studies Elissa David '00, Alexander Lourie '00 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship Benjamin Bagocius '00 Ohio Board of Regents Graduate-Profession- al Fellowship Jed Henry '00 Eppa Rixey III Memorial Scholarship Fund Aaron Hamilton '01 George Herbert Mead Award Suzanne Nienaber '00 Margaret Mead Award Victoria Fellingham '00 Olof Palme Award Scott Carney '00, Denise Wong '00 Richard Kingan Liggitt MemoriaLAward in Art History Allison Hawkins '00 Biology Independent Study Prize Colby Genrich '00, Vanessa Miller-Sim- s '00 Dorothy E. and Thomas C. Jegla Prize Caroline Spritzer '02 Maxwell Elliott Power Prize Laura Marx '00 Robert Bowen Brown, Jr. Prize Daniel Bowles '00 Biology Award for Outstanding Service to the Department Jed Henry '00 American Chemical Society Award Mark Wilson '00, Erin Wimmers '00 American Chemical Society Junior Award Katie Cook '00 Chemical Rubber Company Chemical Achievement Award Mary Hanna '03, Ashley Rowatt '03 Carl Djerassi Award in Chemistry Judith Phillips '00 George L. Brain Prize Jessica Berretto '00, Valerie Green '00 Carl Diehl Prize in Latin Celia Llopis '02 Carl Diehl Prize in GreekAllison Boex '03 Paul Titus Economics Prize Gary Mitchell '00 Robert Daniel Memorial Scholarship Caitlin Horrocks '02 Philip Wolcott Timberlake Freshman Award Lisa Sakai '03 Philip Wolcott Timberlake Scholarship Todd Juengling '01 Philip Wolcott Timberlake Memorial Prize Emily Huigens '00, Helen Veit '00 Denham Sutcliffe Memorial Award Katherine Bennett '00 Robert L. Baker Memorial Prize Isaac Gilman '03 Alan G. Goldsmith Memorial Prize Kelly Duke '01, Poppy Fry '00, Helen Veit '00 Stuart Rice McGowan Prize in American History Andrew Kahrl '01 Richard F. Hettlinger Award Charles Green '00, Gretchen Kaluzny '00, Simon Kellman '00, Mary Kinner '00, Adam Levine '00, Geoffrey Long '00, Ian Millhiser '00, Ian Nickey '00, Audrey Swanstrom '00, Michael Tabacco '00 Reginald B. Allen Prize Ted Rogers '00 J. R. Butz Mathematics Prize Andrew Montgomery '02 Solomon R. S. Kasper Prize Gary Mitchell '00 Edward Harvey Prize Pilar Rubin '00 Charles Singer Williams Prize in French Janice Pour '02, Caroline Smitherman '00 Spanish Prize Lauren Newhouse '01 Sigrid Lanzrath Memorial Prize Kristin Becknell '02 Italian Prize Baharak Moallem '00 Russian Prize Cherish Dealer '00, James McGavran III '02 Chinese Prize Lauren Prince '00, Alys Spensley '01 Japanese Prize Brian Goldman '6l Thomas B. and Mary M. Greenslade Award in Music Performance Meridith Eastman '99 David B. Perry Community Service Music Prize Emily Leachman '00, Joshua Mason '00, Charles Walsh '00 David B. Perry Senior Award in Music Kevin McFadden '00 Virgil C. Aldrich Prize James Downing '00, Colin McLear '00 Elbe H. Johnson Prize Jesse Gregory '03 John Chesnut Memorial Prize Peter Bruland '00 Diamond-Storin- g Memorial Prize William Federspiel '99 Psychology Prize Stephany Dunmyer '00, A lison Esposito '00 Jeffrey S. Williams Memorial Award for Integrative Study Kelly Dillon '00 Simpson Prize Emily Chambers '00, Holly Donahue '00, Beko Reblitz-Richardso- n '00 The Molly R. Hatcher Prize in Women's and Gender Studies Sarah Belanger '02, Abby Brelhauer '02, Sara Bumsted '01, Caitlin Chun-Kenned- y '03, Ann Hebert '00, John Hurteau '02, Shannon Johnson '01, Meredith Jossi '02, Abigail Mitchell '01, Elizabeth Ray '03, Laura Shults '00, Lucien Singer '02 Robert J. Tomsich Science Award Daniel Bowles '00, Judith Phillips '00 Faculty Award for Distinguished Accomplishment Poppy Fry '00 George Gund Award Kelly Duke '01, Sara Halicki '00 Muriel C. Bradbrook Prize Megan Anderegg '01 John Crowe Ransom Poetry Prize Deborah Benson '00, Keith Scott '00 George B. Ogden Prize Aaron Truby '00 Academy ofAmerican Poetry Prize Ann O 'Reilly '02 Propper Prize for Poetry Jeremy Hawkins '02 Paul Newman Trophy Kenneth Schultz '00 Joanne Woodward Trophy Kimberly Irion '00 Ashford Memorial Award for Excellence in Dramatics Annika Pfaender '00 James E. Michael Prize in Playwriting Robert Kundrat '01 Dance Prize Carrie Brueck '00 Jess Williard Falkenstine Award Stephany Dunmyer '00, Gelsey Lynn '00 William A. Long Memorial Award Wendell and Miriam Lindstrom D. Morgan Smith Award Elizabeth Fox '00 Humanitarian Award Kathleen Birck '00 Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Juan DePascuale Doris B. Crozier Award Shayla Myers '02 E. Malcolm Anderson Cup Kathleen Birck '00 Thursday, April 20, 2000 The Kenton Collegian 5

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Saturday . Earth Day Celebration, sponsored Brown by the Family Environmen Fky Kilroy Was Here: The 1940s Revisited (through Nov. 30), Ohio tal Center. Middle Path 1 near Olin Library, p.m. 1-- Historical Society, 71 & 17th Ave., Columbus Sunday . Third Annual Easter Chess Tournament, sponsored by the Chess Club. Saturday . Eye Spy: Adventures in Art (through May) Columbus Museum ofArt, Lower Dempsey, Noon. 480 E. Broad St, Columbus Monday OCS Presentation, sponsored by Snowden Multicultural Center. Millennrjm Clock (through January) Wexner Center for the Arts, 1 871 SMC, 8 p.m. N. High St., Columbus Tuesday Common Hour: "Child Abuse and Neglect," Gloria Parsisson, spon sored by Kenyon Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. Ascension 220, 1 1 a.m. Lecture: "The Winner Within You," David Pelzer, sponsored by Circle K. Rosse Hall, 7:30 p.m. 3v --imii-mmliit 'fi-r3tii$uiH-.iiii- iiiv Thursday, Common Hour: "Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness and Preven-Apr- il 27 TION ", Diane Graves, sponsored by Kenyon Committee on Child Abuse 98 Mute Slow Motion Riot and Peirce 1 1 Neglect. Lounge, a.m. Toni Braxton The Heat A Celebration Kenyon Honoring Kenyon faculty, of authors, Ian Brown Golden Greats administrators and staff who have published materials over the past year, Eleven Avantgardedog Special Collections in Olin Library, 4 p.m. Jeff Foxworthy Big Funny Reception: Faculty Exhibit, Featuring Read Baldwin, Martin Garhart, Art B. B. King Makiri Love is Good For You Barry Gunderson, Leigh Rabby, and Karen Snouffer, Olin Gallery, 7 p.m. Mary Mary Thankful Friday, One Hundred Seventy-fift- h Birthday Party, celebrate Kenyon's anni- - Mya Fear ofFlying Ransom Lawn, 4 April 28 versary, p.m. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays the Music ofMeatloaf Lecture: Wildflowers", sponsored by the BFEC, Environmental Sunday, "Spring The Step Kings Lets Get it On Center, April 30 2 p.m. Neil Young Silver & Gold flirts iitftftiiimi mKH mV imiimmmi Release Dates Courtesy of Ice Magazine. Friday Concert: Owl Creek Singers. Storer Hall, 7 p.m. Drama: Rocket to the Moon, sponsored by KCDC Hill Theater, 8 p.m. Drama: Cowboys 2, sponsored by Horn Gallery. KC Theater, :'30 Menu for Friday ,m. Film: The Eighth Day. Higley Auditorium, 8 p.m. Saturday Concert: Owl Creek Singers. Storer Hall, 7 p.m. No Cafe Friday Due to Good Friday Drama: Rocket to the Moon, sponsored by KCDC. Hill Theater, 8 p.m. Drama: Cowboys 2, sponsored by Horn Gallery. KC Theater, 8:30 Cafe Will Return Friday, April 28 ,m. Film: Bob Roberts, sponsored by the Kenyon Film Society. Higley Auditorium, 8 p.m. Monday Concert: Woodwind Ensemble. Church of the Holy Spirit, 8 p.m. Thursday Concert: The Slip. Philanders Pub, 1 0 p.m. Friday, Concert: Flute Choir. Peirce patio, 6:30 p.m. April 28 Film: Lost Highway. Higley Auditorium, 8 p.m. EARLY AND SAVE Send-Of- SHIP Saturday, Event: Summer f, sponsored by Social Board. Ransom Lawn, 8 help. April 29 p.m. Packing up? Let PakMail Film: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, sponsored by Kenyon Film We can custom package and ship Society. Higley Auditorium, 8 p.m. everything from your computers Sunday, Concert: Knox County Symphony and Kenyon Community Choir. and sound systems to books and clothing. Apr" 30 Rosse Hall, 8:15 p.m. We have the expertise and materials to ensure your belongings arrive quickly and safely.

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The Kenyon Col-le-g ian OUR BCLOVJED HOUSING. LOTTCRy r IT SAVS UERE THAT WE'RE Editors in Chief: Jenny McDevitt, Grant Schulert IN NEW APARTMENT APPARENTLY TUERE News Editor: Konstantine Simakis 51 Features Editor: Nora Jenkins DIDM'T KNOW TUERE 1 I Arts & Entertainment Editors: Eric Harberson, Anne Morrissy IT JfeCV-- :SrSSd Sports Editor: Jeremy Suhr Photo Editor: Eddy Eckart Online Editor: Brent Shank News Assistant: Jessica Andruss Business Manager: Dana Whitley Business Assistant: Kate Ostrander Subscriptions Manager: Ann Rasmussen Copy Editors: Tracy Miller, Adam Sapp Advisors: P.F. KJuge, Cy Wainscott

The hour grows late

This is the way the year ends: not with a slam, but a thank you

As we sit up in the Tower in the early morning hours of our last issue, we cannot help but think of how we have used this space in the past. We have applauded you and criticized you. And you, in turn, have applauded and criticized us. But whether you loved us or hated us, you can't deny that we've gotten you talking. We have always Phil Hands strived to make these pages a place where all issues can be discussed and all voices heard. It is tempting to raise our voice in anger one last time against Right to protest must be respected all-stude- student government, housing, nt e-ma- ils, anything we have railed this past There is a secret wish to leave you all against year. BY MOLLY FARRELL with a solid argument, a thought to ponder and the potential for change Staff Columnist 'The events in D.C. made crystal clear that on the horizon. Instead, we will offer a quiet thank you to the organizers, par- They were trained in non- free speech had still better speak softly and ticipants and supporters of Take Back the Night. Your willingness to violence, they were gathered to tread carefully because Gandhian or not, listen and to speak, to comfort and to console, cannot be overlooked. call for justice. They called their In a time of much stress and late nights, when selfishness is not only actions civil disobedience, they peaceful or not, uncomfortable disruptions accepted but nearly expected, you gave of yourselves for the better- called their free assembly direct will not be tolerated.' ment of others. The power of Sunday night was unmistakeable. action. They were tear-gasse- d, We will say no more; in this instance, our voice should not rise clubbed, held without arrest, de- not, peaceful or not, uncomfort- Perhaps the idea of a rally nied food above yours. and medical care while able disruptions will not be tol- makes you uncomfortable. Per- find no to end And having said our last piece, we can better way police guilty of entrapment and erated. The police were allowed haps you see any kind of con- what has become a weekly ritual than to print and paste one more brutality frantically tried to just free reign over the streets of D.C. frontation as violent and agree time and, in borrowing the words written long ago in this same space make them go away. as well as over the civil rights of that these anti-riot methods were P. F. join all in "a benevolent and inarticu- in by our advisor, Kluge, you This happened our own some of the protestors and the necessary against a mass act of late snore." country, in our own capital, to mainstream media managed to non-violent civil disobedience. Goodnight, Kenyon. our own citizens this weekend, point out time and again how un- Perhaps you see a more effective but you would never know it by successful the protestors were in way for the people who have a For the last time, picking up a newspaper. shutting down the meetings - al- bone to pick with one of the most The Columbus Dispatch though they did manage to make powerful institutions on the considered the protest of the the front page of every major Earth to express their opinions. World to be worthy BankIMF of newspaper in the country. I agree these protesters ne- a large front-pag- e photo but it The only central organizing glected to utilize one venue for was of a visibly upset young man facility of the protest, the Con- effecting change in the global with dreadlocks being subdued vergence Center, was shut down economy: get a doctorate from a by Washington police officer early Saturday morning in an at- Harvard, swear allegiance to the Jenny McDevitt in full riot gear. Because that is tempt to thwart the rally. The free market and spend thirty Grant Schulert what we would all like to believe crime? Violation of fire safety years following these Editors in Chief is going on in our capitol, in our regulations, though the required institution's status quo before cities, and on our college cam- warning was never given before you obtain a policy-makin- g po- puses: angst-ridde- n, "punk"-lookin- g the center was forced to shut sition. But until we can all have college students grab- down. Several "dangerous" the luxury of that choice, expect bing at straws for a cause are ri- items such as street puppets were to be disrupted. oting and we need our infallible confiscated (stolen?) from the Rest assured that one day all police to protect us from their organizers, though luckily re- those who now bemoan the "in- misguided ways. turned later. Several times when sane pointlessness" of this new What you might need to read large crowds gathered in a single wave of activism will one day between the lines to see, how- area the police officers went in reminisce with their children ever, is that Office: Chase Tower at the top of Peirce Hall's main stairway tens of thousands of with tear gas, pepper spray and about how they were alive when Mailing address: The Kenyon Collegian, Student Activities Center, Gambier, OH 43022. people from all classes and ages clubs, forgetting that they never a few brave people, without any Business address: P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH 43022 and countries went to Washing- asked anyone to disperse before central organization or common E-m- ail address: collegiankenyon.edu ton last weekend because doubts on world WWW address: http:www.kenyon.eduorgscollcgian they infringed their rights to affiliation, reminded the about our global economic order Phone numbers: (740) 427-533- 8, 5339 free assembly. what democracy looks like. The opinion page is a space for members of the community to discuss issues relevant are not confined to the undcr-2- 5 to the campus and the world at large. The opinions expressed on this page belong only element. Whether you're a neo- to the writer. Columns and letters to the editors do not reflect the opinions of the Kenyon classical economist or a Marx- express your Collegian staff. All members of the community are welcome to express opinions ist, I hope you have learned fear through a letter to the editors. The Kenyon Collegian reserves the right to edit all letters submitted for length and clarity. The Collegian cannot accept anonymous or this last weekend, but not of the pseudonymous letters. Letters must be signed by individuals, not organizations, and stereotypical student activist. must be 200 words or less. Letters must also be received no later than the Tuesday prior The events in D.C. made to publication. The Kenyon Collegian prints as many letters as possible each week that free speech had subject to space, interest and appropriateness. Members of the editorial board reserve crystal clear the right to reject any submission. The views expressed in the paper do not necessarily still better speak softly and tread . reflect the views of Kenyon College. carefully because Gandhian or collegiankenyon edu Thursday, April 20, 2000 OPINION The Kenyon Collegian

Etiai "i lis iSjMii )! Student discusses efforts by Horn to close ' School ofAssassins

Chances are, by now you've in the annual rally against the and their killers. seen the Newscopes and puzzled two-wee- 'Thus, while the cause may have originally SOA. In culmination of the k over the reserved table in Upper Spring, however, is an relay Fast, is going a there Dempsey. You might have even seemed noble furthering of democracy, the equally important time to unify to be a Commemoration service raised your eyebrows at your time for such an institution is now long past.' ourselves in opposition to that for those killed because of the friend or classmate who's con- hich is clearly ethically wrong. SOA next Thursday, April 19th, sumed nothing but grapefruit Late March marked the anniver- during Common Hour. The ser- juice over the past three days; While the curriculum does publication of his treatise call- sary of the rape and murder of vice will begin as a solemn fu- after all, there are vast quantities include courses on promotion of ing for an end to all human rights four U.S. nuns by SOA gradu- neral procession down Middle of Pan Geos and fro-y- o to be democratic policy, they are not abuses in Latin America can ates, reminding us that our own Path from Old Kenyon and will had! What person in their right made mandatory and, needless to you say political killing?), the nation is not exempt from the stop in between the Bookstore mind would abstain from such say, are hardly popular courses systematic massacre of over 900 brutal effects of the institution. and Post Office to carry out a delicacies? with the students. Instead, the innocent citizens in the small Early April followed suit with a wake for the remainder of the, Now that the Newscopes more popular classes (and village of El Mozote in El Sal- national campaign "Close it hour. Musicians from around and button-wearin- g have definately those with the most vador and countless other un- Down FAST! 2000" which will campus will preform in honor of aroused (or perhaps renewed) lasting consequences) teach checked acts of genocide, disap- continue through April 19th. the dead and we anticipate some everyone's curiosity about the counter-insurgenc- y warfare and pearances, and political execu- Each day of the two-wee- k cam- form of street theater as well. School of the Americas, though, encourage the practices of tor- tions all within the past twenty paign focuses on a different Any and all students are I feel that it's neccessary to ad- ture, execution, blackmail and years and all in the name of de- country which has felt the bru- welcomed and encouraged to dress the recent actions of our arbitrary arrests (as outlined in mocracy. These are not Ameri- tal effects of the SOA, from Ar- take part in the funeral cer- little group of activists in a more the recently declassified instruc- can values. These are not the gentina (April 6rh) to Peru (April emony. If you are interested, personalized manner. tion manuels of the school). values of any nation of people. 18th); very abbreviated skeptical, curious, outraged, or First, the basics. Founded Thus, while the cause may Enter Kenyon College. A mentionings as such have been have any further questions about in Panama during the Cold War have originally seemed a noble small but fiercely dedicated appearing in Newscope with the the SOA, PLEASE PLEASE (1946) with the intention of furthering of democracy, the group of individuals have been hopes that other Kenyonites make every effort to come to a stamping out communism in time for such an institution is working as a sub-grou- p of the would realize that the evidence meeting (Tuesdays 11PM in Latin America and promoting now long past. I say this because Horn Gallery since fall term to against the SOA is not just some the Horn trailor). We heed your "American values" to our south- the end effects of the SOA's ex- participate in actions to close left-win- g fantasy, but is founded numbers! Nunca Mas! -- - Never. ern brethren, the SOA is now istence and training have been ir- what has come to be widely on specific incidents there are Again! We're going to shut it located in west-central Georgia. refutably disastrous. Graduates known as the "School of the As- names (thousands of them, down, FAST. Responsible for some of the include former Panamanian dic- sassins." You may even remem- sadly) behind both the corpses Robin McGee '03 worst human rights violations in tator Manuel Noreiga and have ber sending a form letter to your the Western Hemisphere, the committed such atrocities as the House of Senate Representative SOA uses American tax dollars rape and murder of four Ameri- back in early November or the Greek Council cancelled to import and train Latin Ameri- can church women in 1980, the little blurb in a long-recycl- ed is- can soldiers (and often their in- assassination of Archbishop Os- sue of the Collegian about our structors) in military tactics. car Romero (within hours of the trek down to Georgia to take part parties to support TBTN

Take Last weekend during a Back the Night, many women 'On college campus Collegian told stories about being raped where so many stu- Write for the while under the influence of al- dents admit to irre- cohol. In order to raise aware- " w ' : ness among their members and sponsible drinking, Kenyon as a whole about the role mX is no drinking often plays in sexual there doubt that assault, the Greek community alcohol plays a part in decided not to throw open par- 4 of J ties last weekend. (The Delta many instances Kappa Epsilon Fraternity fully sexual assault.' j supported the idea, wearing white ribbons to show their sup- Kenyon. Drinking occurs port; however, their Father's across the board, and it is im- ": Weeekend date was planned be- perative that all members of the 7 fore the date of TBTN was set community, including the Greek and they were unable to change community, take responsibility the date.) for ending sexual assault at Greek Council and Take Kenyon. Back the Night recognize that ir- The decision not to throw responsible drinking can and parties last weekend was part of does lead to sexual assault. Al- a commitment by Greek organi- cohol is a factor in 90 of all zations to raise awareness about campus rapes, and on a college drinking and sexual assault, and campus where so many students to do our part to prevent it at admit to irresponsible drinking, Kenyon. there is no doubt that alcohol Greek Council and the "plays a part in many of the in- Take Back the Night Committee 1 & stances of sexual assault at

http : www2 . kenyon . edu orgscollegian fun than Its more TheKenyon Collegian an illuminated cow. ONLINE 8 The Kenyon Collegian FEATURES Thursday, April 20, 2000 Photochemist Cummings lights up the classroom BY EMILY HUIGENS 'Understanding the application of science is very Science Writer important because that's what sells science to the It might seem that being a sci- public, but it's also import to remember that entist of any kind reduces one's life lo a routine of lab work and hours most scientists are studying very fundamental peering into a microscope, but As- things, especially in academics.' sistant Professor of Chemistry Scott Cummings has had to make some Scott Cummings interesting choices in his career in ministering a drug to a patient, standing how to a molecule the field of photochemistry. Hisin- - design ' with very little side effects except that we a photo-sensitiz- er to terest is in "studying the nature of call sensitivity to sunlight, and then a start the the excited states of transition metal process by absorbing the fiber-opti- c cable is used to irradi- - complexes." The transition metals photon and then start doing the ate the region around a tumor. In fall in the middle of the periodic chemistry." other words, we're trying to de- And then there are the applica- table. The goal of his specific research, Cumming said, has the velop some kind of compound that tions that may not save the world, will, de- in broader goal of "trying to under- when activated by light, but that "make life more fun," stand how we can play around with stroy a tumor." Cummings' words. Acompanylike is a family of molecules and drive the Another the development Kodak, for instance, might be inter- of environmentally-soun- d properties one way or another, and fuel, ested in developing a flat display then, what are the applications?" based on a photochemical process; panel for PCs, one that can be rolled "You can burn wa- for to a After he knew he was inter- hydrogen, get up travel and unrolled give ested in science, someone at SUNY ter right back, with no true-colo- r, bright, fast display. Binghamton, where Cummings byproduct. Water is everywhere, Cummings is excited by these and you use sunlight which is he that earned his undergraduate degree, applications; however, says free it's the perfect environmen- although "understanding the appli- decided to place him in a photo- tally friendly fuel. It's a very cation of science is very important chemistry lab for the summer be- tough things to do. It can be done, because that's what sells science to fore his freshman year. "I got put : I but as I usually joke with people, the public and that's what gets stu- into a photochemistrjfab and didn't Courtesy of the cllemistrv department web paces Assistant Professor of Chemistry Scon in his office. you know, it's not putting Exxon dents interested in studying science, know what I was doing, but very Cummings at work out of business anytime soon. it's also import to remember that very quickly got very excited about planned to pursue teaching. There Without a doubt. They are very in- We're a long ways off. It can be most scientists are studying very this notion of using light to drive were times, he says, when he teresting people. On their best days, done, it's been demonstrated, and fundamental things, especially in chemical transformations," he said. thought about accessing the Roch- I think the Kenyon students I have it's based on fundamentally under academics." Then, he said, he kept that interest ester pipeline to Kodak or Xerox. are brilliant, and on their worst days, "on the back burner through the sub- His colleagues were being offered they're still nice. On their worst sequent years," until he was a se- starting salaries of $60,000 while days, they are still very mature de- nior at SUNY Binghamton. Cummings was looking at prospec- cent people. That's the absolute top Cummings decided to do his tive teaching jobs that offered con- of the list." He said he also appreci- senior project on photolithography, siderably less. That wasn't enough, ates "good colleagues, a good sup- part of the com- process of making though, Cummings said. "I couldn't portive environment, and it's obvi- What is the quality puter chips. He did his project get terribly excited about studying ously an exciting time to be in the most important for through IBM, which is based near nylon the rest of my life, or how to science division at Kenyon. There incoming freshmen to have? the university. After dipping his foot make a purple gluestick go color- will be lots of new buildings and in the pool of the industrial chemis- less... I love research for the purpose toys... With the new buildings the try world, Cummings withdrew of acquiring knowledge, not for the way we do science is going to back to academia. He chose to study purpose of making a better change dramatically."

1 for his Ph.D. at University of Roch- gluestick." The choice to study photo- "Enough humility to realize ester, where photochemistry is cen- Knowing that Kenyon had a chemistry means that Cummings that they don't know every- tral to the chemistry department, due good reputation, Cummings agreed can say that he is contributing to a thing." in part to the proximity of the uni- to a one-year visiting position in the general knowledge in a field with Sarah Coombs '00 and versity to the headquarters of Xerox chemistry department after gradu- several exciting applications. One '00 and Kodak, both heavily dependent ate school, which turned into a secon- major application for Sarah Miller on that research. d-year position, and he is now in photochemisty is cancer treatment. Although not especially nur- his third year in a tenure-trac- k posi- 'There's a whole new mode of

tured as a teacher of chemistry in tion. His decision to stay was based cancer treatment called photo-dynami- c graduate school, Cummings always on "first and foremost, the students. therapy, which involves ad- - Educating community about child abuse "A good digestive system, so they can handle ARA BY week-lon- g series of talks and been sexually abused during child- NORA JENKINS food." Features Editor events around his lecture. The hood by her father. result is Child Abuse Education In addition to these lectures, Liz Yates '00 When Circle K member Susie Week, which begins Tuesday. Circle K has also organized a Oman '00 read the book A Child The first speaker is Gloria fundraiser called ."Hug or Kiss a a Called It, she was struck by the Parsisson of Knox County Senior Goodbye." The proceeds of plight of its author, David Pelzer. Children's Services, who will this fundraiser will benefit a local "I saw the book and read it, and my present a common hour talk in organization that works with abused jaw dropped," Oman says. When Ascension 220. Parsisson's lec- and neglected children. Pelzer agreed to speak at Kenyon, week-lon- g ture will focus on the signs and The main focus of the 'Insomnia. Oman and other Circle K mem- symptoms of child abuse, and ho.w event, however, is education. '01 bers decided to organize a to detect and report them. Oman hopes that by attending the ' Beth Walkenhorst On Tuesday n ight, David Pelzer lectures, Kenyon students will think X will present a lecture entitled "The "about the fact that they can do Winner Within You," based on his something about child abuse, even r-- 1"" "i-- lit MT. VERNON AVE. MT. VERNON. OHIO ( own experiences as a survivor of though they 'rejust college students." 1 lj I is- child abuse. This talk will take place Although child abuse is an i ad- FUN in Rosse Hall at 7p.m. sue which is not commonly vf "Flexibility, to be able to COLLEGE MTE LEAGUE ' THURSDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. The last of the three talks, to be discussed on college campuses, -- just to college life and the STARTS FEBUARY 3rd. THRU APRJU7lh. r' ( held next Thursday in Pcirce Lounge Oman stresses that it is still a prob- S5.00 per persoo free shoe rental ) i ability to survive freshman during common hour, will feature lem which is very relevant. "People COME AS YOU LIKE. housing." MEET NEW FRIENDS OR BRING A FRIEND- - visiting assistant professor of psy- don't think that it applies to them, HAVE FUN THRU BOWLING. chology Diane Graves. Graves' but it does. If it's ever happened to Jessica Foote '03 and SIGN UPS WILL START AT 630p.m. presentation will focus on the case you, it docs. If you're ever around Brian Foster '03 DRAW FOR PARTNER AT 6:55 p.m. it START BOWLING AT 7:00p.m. ior a vounc cm sne treated wno hau children, does." Thursday, April 20, 2000 FEATURES The Kenyon Collegian Students protest World Bank in D.C. THE SOCIAL SCENE BYALYS SPENSLEY 'We wanted to Staff Writer put our discontent and activism mm mfcjbmmw&hwmzp to good use and Last prove that American students weekend 14 Kenyon As Kenyon approaches the end of the semester and the students an are not joined estimated apathetic and are aware of the com- completion of yet another school year, all that excess energy 10,000 to 20,000 protesters, in plex, and often disturbing the we haven't used yet culminates into a series of the biggest par- Washington, D.C. to nature, of global protest the ties all year. There seems to be a wild undercurrent tearing World Bank Interna- economy.' and the through tht party scene that whispers to us, "bigger, louder, tional Monetary Fund (IMF). Siiri crazier." The last few weeks of school make one get into a The Kenyon Morley '00 group was orga- "now or never" mentality time to let loose and let it all hang nized through a combined effort bal economy," said Siiri Morley reshaping it in a way that is eq- out. of several campus groups: the '00. Morely describes her inter- uitable and unprejudiced." And it all did hang out last Saturday night. Active Response The est and Coalition, involvement stemming . While the students were in For anyone who wants to see just how wild Kenyon stu- Horn Activism group and Am- from a class she took with Asso- DC they spent time in training dents can be, "Shock Your Mama" is the party to attend. Black nesty Sci- International. This is the ciate Professor of Political sessions for street medics, non- lace, leather, and even duct tape get-up- s were sported by unin- third protest Kenyon students ence VanHolde, "Haves and violent protests and blockades. hibited party-goer- s in Hanna at the infamous swim team event. have attended this year, the first Have Nots: Relations Between Some of the students were in- A live band in the keg room and a DJ in the main dance area two being the School of the Developed and Underdeveloped volved with Direct Action pro- moved the waves of a sea of flesh that filled the two lounges. America's Protest in Georgia Countries." tests, for example, assisting "Shock Your Mama" has a simple mentality for those who en- and the World Trade Organiza- Morely says that she is other protestors with medical at- ter feeling a little out of place take it off. tion in y protest Columbus. "overwhelmed with the global tention for pepper-spra- or tear While onlookers may compare the event to a modern-da- y John-Pa- ul Magenis '01 widespread destruction these or- gas. There are many other op- Roamn orgy scene, the sexual overtones are complimented by said, was not in- free-spirit- "There one single ganizations have directly or portunities for the Kenyon stu- a certain ed mentality that is not limited to a simple issue that students from Kenyon directly caused" and by "deci- dents who did not participate in promiscuous attitude. "Shock Your Mama" provides a night to represented. We were composed sions that impact a Tanzanian or these protests to educate them- let go of one's insecurities and reservations and simply have a of environmentalists, human Nepali farmer that are made in selves on these issues and to take good time. With the many do's and dont's unfortunately promi- and animal rights activists, conference rooms in Washington, action. Vazquez said, "the first nent in normal social life, the night was a welcome change for people who feel that the capital- D.C. by people who only know the and most important way to be- many Kenyon students. ist five- - free-spirit- emphasis on money before star hotels of each country." come involved is to research the Perhaps this ed attitude goes along with the end humanity and personhood is Eric Vazquez '03 was espe- subject. Forming an opinion is of the year mentality, spring fever, or a combination of it all, criminal, and people who were cially concerned with the "atro- key to how one wants to work but with the massive workloads and busy schedules, it may come concerned with other issues all ciously anti-human structural ad- with this issue." as a relief to many to strut around campus in a pair of tighty-whitie- s. of which are effected by the IMF justment policies, which helped to Here on campus the Active Is this what college does to people? Maybe so, but and World Bank." disregard human life and rights," Response Coalition meets every whatever it is, "Shock Your Mama" is here to stay. And if it The Kenyon group mobi- he said. Magenis asserts that it is Thursday at 10:15 p.m. in Peirce was all too shocking for you, then enjoying the weekend in lized to attend this protest be- very important for Americans to Lounge, while the Horn Activ- another manner is your best bet. cause "we wanted to put our dis- realize that the IMFWorld Bank ism group meets Tuesday at 11 Of course, if you don't think you've shocked your mama content and activism to good use policies affect everything Ameri- p.m. in the Horn. These groups enough, there's always next weekend. and prove that American stu- cans consume. He sees the solu- are based on "raising awareness dents are not apathetic and are tion in not changing the American on both local and global issues The Collegian's anonymous party-goer- s aware of the complex, and of- way of life, but "instead bringing of environmental and social jus- ten disturbing nature, of the glo- - it into the twenty-first century by tice," says Morley.

33 Kenyon to celebrate 30th annuaLEarth Day 3 that promote environ- the Brown Family Environmental Cen- BY MEHERET BIRRU organizations activities. These agencies ter says that observing Earth Day is 3 AND ALYS SPENSLEY mental O desperately need funds for many worth- important to "promote the imperative LOT StaffWriters O while endeavor." need for coaservation through local CD Kenyon College will join ap- Siiri Morely '00 adds that the. education and activity." Morely adds, proximately half a billion people event will "include music, ani malsfrom "This Earth Day activity is extremely CD worldwide this Saturday in celebrat- the Columbus zoo, recycling and craft unique as it brings together people Earth Day, activites, informational booths on ev- from across Knox County who are ing the 30th anniversary of co involved with various aspects of the the national holiday originally founded erything from composting toilets to 3--

nt com- inordertobringenvironmeatal issues energy-efficie- cars, and a lot of environmental movementand are national and political visibility. As games." These activites are open to bining their skills and experiences to part of this celebration, the Brown everyone, although many of them are create and extraordinary 'education Family Environmental Center(BFEQ catered to children. event, which will prove, I'msure,tobe to hold its annual festivities on Although it is officially cel- extremely inspiring." plans CD Middle Path. ebrated only once a year, many 5J Events scheduled include nature students, coupled with the BFEC walks, an easteregghunt,andchildren's and community, have made it a mis- Europe Africa Asia South America environ- sion to celebrate Earth Day everyday, games; booths highlighting More Than 100 Departure Cities! mental issues will be displayed, working with agencies to ensure en- including a pine tree giveaway. vironmental protection, especially Euraiipasses Bus Passes Study Abroad Inese Sharp, facility director of in the Knox County area. According the BFEC, hopes that many will rum to SharpThe Scenic River Asso- a. out for the festivities. "They are really ciation did a" great deal to proclaim CD geared towards everyone," she said. the Kokosing River a state scenic 03 W & if) i o n & Q. srudenr o the river for 5L "I'm sure there will be something of river, which will protect f t n o BFEC and innrAifVWI interest for students, children, and the future generations. The Voy Ov Ulll 0 community as a whole." In fact, the other members of the Kenyon com- iuiii IT'S YOUR WORLD. EXPLORE IT. event has become qu ite acrowd-tume- r, munity have been working hard in o drawing roughly 200 people last year, conjunction with the local agencies around with even more anticipated this year. to preserve greenspace o Path are and the county." .2 The activitieson Middle Kenyon c Kenyon has cel- However, not all environmental CO - not the only way CO www.StudentUniverse.com 2- action hasto be legislative As Sharp CO CO ebrated Earth Day. Last year, students e initiated or participated in trail clean- says, "Community members can CD ups, treeplantingsalongthe Kokosing come to our Kokosing Clean up day in qj ,i'(itV- - River, and litter removal from the June 4. Volunteer at the BFEC or recommends take a walk and appreciate the highway. Sharp highly just 55 this direct action, also recommending wonder of nature around you." that students "join some of the many Lane Jost '01', student manager of 10 The Kenyon Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 20, 2000 Owl Creeks to perform back-to-bac- k shows All-fema- le a cappella celebrates return of Katie Lillie, waves farewell to Cleo Estrera in last concert of year'

BY ADAM SAPP Senior Staff Writer What: Owl Creek Donning their newest ar- rangements of groups like U2, Concert Annie Lennox, En Vogue, Kool'n Fri. Sat. When: & ii the Gang and Sophie B. Hawkins, 8 the Owl Creeks will treat their au- p.m. - 1 . - K dience to a broad array of tunes in Where: Storer Hall Storer Recital Hall tomorrow and Saturday night at 7 p.m. After a "They are awesome! Molly long week of solid tech rehearsals, and Emily add so much depth to our the group is anxious and excited sound that it's incredible," said about their Spring concert. Smith. 4 I ..i. "Rehearsals are going really Friday and Saturday night, well," said president Emily Van audience members should look for Hook '01, "We came into our tech a new, but veteran, addition to the " week with a lot of confidence, and group of women on stage. This H ' ( I ( have remained busy trying to per- new addition is Katie Lillie '01, fect things in every rehearsal." who is back from a semester II i The Owl Creeks have had a abroad in England. While attend- busy semester, but have continued ing the University of Lancaster, Mia Clark 02, Emily Van Hook '01, Emily Buck '03, Molly McCammon '02, Kate Gross '01, Eddy Eckart to keep their energy focused toward Lillie was privileged enough to be Maggie Lukens '02, Katie Lillie '01, Kaliis Smith '01, Cleo Estrera '00. this performance. The group is fresh one of three foreign students in the off another successful Owl Creek University's chamber choir, where group after they had already per- be performing a senior song, al- "I have been doing a cappella Revue, which they held in late she performed an alto solo in their formed together and had been sing- though how remains a mystery. She for seven years now, and as for the March, and last Sunday, they made performance of Beethoven's Mass ing together for a while. It was nice reveals she has been working on it, future, right now my biggest goal an appearance at "Take Back the in C. As for coming back to the to come back to that. I missed it a but as for the rest, only those who is to become a back-u- p singer for Night," singing to a lawn full of stu- Creeks, Lillie says she was eager lot." attend the concert will find out. Stevie Wonder, but don't worry, I'll dents, staff and faculty. to sing with them again. Another veteran singer, Cleo "I might be performing alone, always love me some Owl Creeks," New members Emily Buck '03 "I was here for auditions, so I Estrera '00, will be performing in we'll see. It's a little surprise, but I said Estrera. and Molly McCammon '02 have already knew how good Molly and her final concert with the Creeks. have been working on it for a while So, mark your calendars for made a huge contribution to the suc- Emily were," said Lillie, "What I Cleo is engaged to be married, and now," Estrera said. tomorrow and Saturday night at 7 cess of the group. Musical director loved was to return to the group plans to live in England for the sum- As for her summer plans, she p.m. to relax and enjoy the sounds Kaliis Smith '01 feels that they have and to get to know them, and ev- mer, working, singing, and planning is anxious to get out of school, but of the Owl Creeks, as they swoon been instrumental in making the eryone else, all over again. It was her wedding, tentatively scheduled admits she will miss the Owl Creeks a Storer Hall audience with a style group a better and deeper ensemble. so amazing to listen to the new for the summer of 2001. Cleo will a lot. that is truly their own.

Dittmar '02, Elizabeth Dyer '02, ater under the production of Lauren Flute Choir to "It's been fun," said Benson Senior Composi- Miriam Gross '00, Ramsay Hines '02, GREAT'S new presi- of preparing the recital, which Hoguet '03, Kathryn King '03, dent, on April 27 and 28 with the Perform Dinner has occupied the ensemble since tion Recital Mary Kinner '00, Heather play subUrbia, directed by Anna January. "An ensemble of flutes Kevin McFadden will present Lasseter '02, Ashley Parker '03, Fisher '03. Music can create a really uniquely beautiful sound. The group has his senior honors composition re- Gwynyth Scherperel '02 and Kim-berl- y The play features nine a good time we all take cital on Thursday, April 27 at 8 Tsa.ousis '02. Kenyon actors and focuses on the Dinner will be a little more together; p.m. The concert consists of six of Buff the music About the large number of story three friends, Jeff, and -- musical than usual on Friday, seriously and work very hard, shorter original pieces composed guests, McFadden said, "It's been Tim (played by Jonathan Palmer April 26 as the Kenyon Flute but we have fun doing it." by McFadden, plus a piece entitled crazy trying to organize so many '03, Jeff Bridges '03 and Andrew Choir performs an re- outdoor Blending the sounds of "Quintet" also written by different performers, but they're Kilpatrick '03). The other players cital at 6:30 on the patio of Up- flute, alto flute, and piccolo, the McFadden. all extremely talented, and I'm include Surge Burbank '02, Tho- per Dempsey. The flute choir, choir will perform works by Two of McFadden's pieces sure they'll do a great job." mas Guillou '03, Helen Harvester directed by Adjunct Professor of Bach, Liszt, Faure, and Verdi, are solo performances on the pi- '03, Richa Jha '03, Alexis Mallen Music Ann Stimson, features the among others, and will feature ano and keyboard. However, '03 and Katie Murray '03. talents of Debbie Benson '01, GREAT to visit "Concerto la Primavera" by An- McFadden will not only perform The play is GREAT's Mary Kinner '00, Melissa Meyer tonio Vivaldi. In the case of non-springli- ke alone in the recital. He has invited penultimate of the year. Their fi- '03, Sarah Miller '03, Tracy subUrbia weather, the recital several guest musicians. Guests nal show, MissingKissing, will go Miller '02, Jen Moore '02, and will be held in Bemis music include: Sara Beddow '02, Gambier Repertory Theater up May 7 and 8. Elena Rue '03. room. Shoshana Daniels '03, Angela (GREAT) returns to the KC The renew your spirits renew your library books renew your Collegian subscription

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a Thursday, April 20, 2000 ARTS & ENTERTATNMF.NT The Kenton Collegian 1 1 Faculty art exhibit to grace walls of Olin Art Gallery x iv an piuiuiuia uispidy dii iiuiiipiii Li 10 iviay Z5 BY ANNE MORRISSY Institute, will exhibit two series of A&E Editor paintings entitled "Large Heads." What: Faculty Art For this exhibit, he has painted artist-lan- Five dscapes members of the Kenyon by taking the faces faculty will Exhibit showcase their talents of artists and altering them to a in the Kenyon College Art Depart- When: Apr. 27 -- point where he considers them to ment Faculty Exhibition, which be fragments of Draw- May 28 landscape. opens with a reception Thursday, ing on the artwork of his children, April 27 at 7 in p.m. Olin Audito- Where: Olin Art Baldwin has overlaid "small sche- rium. will dot-and-li- The exhibit, which run matic ne drawings" onto through May 28, features faculty Gallery the paintings to enhance the land- members of the Kenyon art depart- Visiting Assistant Professor of Art scape feeling of the paintings. Said ment, among them Visiting Assis- Leigh Rabby and Assistant Profes- Baldwin of his work, "I am trying tant Professor of Art Read Baldwin, sor of Art Karen Snouffer. to combine my interest in abstrac- Professor of Art Martin Garhart, Baldwin, a Kenyon graduate tion with elements of figuration and 1 : If (LA Professor of Art Barry Gunderson, who holds an M.F.A. from the Pratt landscape." Public Affairs "I1' Garhart's exhibit, entitled Penetration, by Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Karen Snouffer. "Love Songs," contains large oil paintings with narrative explora- the Ohio Arts Council Percent for Art Art and Design. tions of both figure and landscape program to create a "water-less- " foun- Snouffer's exhibit, "Penetra- traditions. A member of the fac- tain at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in tion," is a series of paintings pre- ulty since 1 972, he holds an M.F.A Columbus. He holds an M.F.A. from sented as a large-scal- e grouping from Southern Illinois University. the University of Colorado, and has meant to confront the viewer. An His works have been featured in the been a member of the Kenyon faculty installation artist, she creates paint- collections of the Smithsonian In- since 1974. ings containing a variety of painted

birth-control-p- stitution, the Library of Congress Rabby will present a photogra- objects, such as ill and numerous other institutions and phy exhibit built around perceptions dispensers, hot-water bottles, museums. of reality. "What is reality?" she masses of tubing, nozzles and tele-- , "More Figures, More asks. "The photograph or nature? vision antennae. Prior to teaching

' . . , , . . , k- -x, . . t v Thoughts" is the title of Human logic tells us photos are real. at Kenyon, Snouffer was an ad- Gunderson 's exhibit, which show- The logic of nature tells us we only junct instructor at Baldwin-Wallac- e cases his talent as an installation have one sun." Though this is College and Cleveland

" artist. His artwork is distinct and Rabby 's first exhibit at Kenyon, her State University. She holds an v ... t ' varied, and ranges from a giant but- work has been shown at such ven- M.F.A. from Ohio State Univer- terfly which stands in Porirua, New ues as Ohio Wesleyan University's sity. " T' : ; 1: ' X-- o Zealand, to an evocation of thunder- Lynn Mayhew Gallery and the FAVA The show is free and open to storms that stands in the Franklin Park Gallery at Oberlin College. She the public. Students are encour- Conservatory in Columbus. In 1995, holds a master's degree in photog- aged to attend. he won an $82,000 commission from raphy from the Savannah College of X - ' .4. ' ft: I Women shine in KCDCs Rocket was BY POPPY FRY with a veneer of glamour. part. Marcellus Miller '03 Senior Staff Writer In contrast, Tuomanen at- saddled with the unenviable role tacked the role of Belle with a vio- of villain Willy Wax. A young This school year has not ex- lent tenacity, portraying the actor faced with the script's one-dimensio- nal actly been the year for women in troubled wife as a dangerous ball characterization of Kenyon faculty-directe- d plays, of energy apt to destroy herself or Wax and trapped in an unfortu- but apparently no one told anything in her path. Although the nate costume evidently stolen Rebecca Arneson and Mary two women spent relatively little from Miami Vice, Miller Publlc Thought Lifting, by Professor ofArt Barry Gunderson. Tuomanen. Arneson, acting in her time on stage together, the inter- struggled valiantly. Overall, last KCDC production as a senior, play between their different ener- Rocket's ensemble possessed a and Tuomanen, a first-year stu- gies permeated the play. remarkable level of talent. Guides to a successful party dent just beginning her Kenyon As the man at the center of The production's technical career, lit up the Hill Theater in Rocket's love triangle, Rabin plac- aspects supported the dramatic 1. Have you provided food? Rocket to the Moon last Friday idly plodded through marital spats, action well without overwhelm- night, and are likely to do so again professional worries and adulter- ing it. Playwright Clifford Odets 2. Have you made non-alcohol- ic drinks in this weekend's performances. ous desires. His consistently calm set the play's action during a hot available? Supported by a strong cast of demeanor helped hold the produc- summer and, in spite of a remark- 3. Are you using trained "bartenders'? men and the innovative direction tion together and counteract the able lack of sweat among the ac- of Visiting Assistant Professor of script's tendency towards melo- tors, the scenery and lighting, 4. Are you familiar with proper methods for Drama. Maureen Ryan, the two drama, but it sometimes gave the both designed by Associate Pro- dealing intoxicated people? with women turned in stand-ou- t perfor- show a sleepy, dream-lik- e tone fessor of Drama Andrew Reinert, Have you arranged safe transportation for mances. Arneson portrayed Cleo unsuited for the material. Happily, conveyed a feeling of stifling heat anyone who may have had too much to Singer, assistant to dentist Ben any such concerns were generally without compromising the au- drink? Stark (Jason Rabin '03) and ro- allayed by the appearance of Dean thentic look of a dentist's office. Have you followed college rules and local mantic rival to his wife Belle, Simakis '02 as Mr. Prince, deli-ciously Ryan's direction used the remark- and state laws in planning your event? played by Tuomanen. Together chewing the scenery and able set to its fullest advantage. they turned a story ostensibly dressed in a manner mildly remi- with various scenes played out on about one man's midlife crisis into niscent of a 1970s pimp. Prince's different physical levels and or in the saga of two women's attempts subtle transformation from care- different rooms. to find love and fulfillment. free widower to determined suitor It is widely known that Arneson's Cleo practically ranked among the highlights of the Rocket to the Moon was not the1 danced through the show, capti- play. original choice to fill the final faculty- vating her fellow characters and Both Keith Scott '00 and -directed slot, but this produc- the audience. Her innocent Brendan Griffin '02 gave solid tion ought to make Kenyon grate- which yearning for true love was kept performances in smaller roles as ful for the happenstance by Brought to you by the Kenyon Coalition PBX-564- 3 from seeming too saccharine, Dr. Stark's colleagues. Griffin, in it came to be chosen. With two however, by bouts of striking frus- particular, managed to convey the phenomenal actresses, a strong; tration and even rage. Arneson's sense that, as he was bursting in ensemble and an exceptional set, is to be deceptively smooth acting style and out of Stark's office, he was Rocket to the Moon sure www2.kenyon.eduorgscollegian perfectly matched the character of living a complicated story of talked about in Kenyon drama a young woman covering pain which the play only told a small circles for years 1 2 The Kenton Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 20, 2000 Filmmakers and Sheridan discuss future of film hired me afterwards to be their BYJAMES SHERIDAN BYJAMES SHERIDAN a kind sadism, and the "Movie Editor." Then, Time Film Critic 'Modem films evoke of Film Critic language is always couched in revenge and Magazine hired me to be the house Last week, Assistant Profes- Also on hand for the film con- expert on film and I stayed there sor drama Jon Tazewell's Film retribution. A bad guy is bad, but a hero is able versation were leading Medium from 1967-197- 6. I took 1977 and class and Professor of History to be worse, more technilogically advanced.' Cool actress Verna Blum and her wrote my first screenplay The Peter Rutkoff's History of the husband and Kenyon alum Jay Gangs ofNew York, the new Marty Sixties class participated in a con- Haskell Wexler Cocks who wrote the leading film Scorsese film with Leo, as they versation on film with three of the review for Time Magazine in 1968 call him. Leo. Then, from 1978-199- 0, principals behind the landmark that gruesome ending. What did you violence, censorship? on Medium Cool, before working I wrote for Time as a Pop 196$ film Medium Cool, a film and the actors think? HW: Modern films evoke a kind on a number of screenplays, Cocks Music writer. Ultimately, there's which garnered attention for, HW: Sayles is an extremely of sadism, and the language is al- earned an Oscar nomination for no right way of working it. among other things, being filmed good writer; my wife played a role ways couched in revenge and retri- Best Adapated Screenplay for The JS: Is there still a forum for en- during the riots at the Democratic in Limbo and she got four pages of bution. A bad guy is bad, but a hero Age of Innocence. lightened film criticism in National Convention in Chicago. notes and history and background on is able to be worse, more technologi- JS: I read in Time this summer that America? The director of Medium Cool, the the character that she played. As a cally advanced. So many films to- you bought the rights to the novella JC: Movies weren't the subject acclaimed cinematographer director, he gives actors the ammu- day are based in that mode of strik- that became Eyes Wide Shut for of serious study in my generation Haskell Wexler was on hand to nition they want. ing back, retribution. Stanley Kubrick. Tell me about that.-JC- : ... serious film watching was answer questions. JS: We've just seen Conrad JS: How do you infuse politics into Kubrick used me as a front to very much an underground thing. JS: Haskell, you have Hall win his second Academy the films you make? buy the rights. I was nobody, just a I only had five or six books on worked with some of the best di- Award for Cinematography this past HW: Medium Cool was very reviewer for Time so I was able to film history. I remember devour- rectors ire American film today: March. What have your Oscar ex- much at the forefront of examin- buy it for a song with Stanley's ing stills and pictures ... broad- Terence Malick, Milos Forman periences been like? ing the implications of filming vio- money and then sell it to him for cast television became our and Norman Jewison. What can HW: The funny thing about lence. In that final scene, where one dollar. Stanley always had a cinematheque. One station you tell me about your collabora- winning the Oscar is that people I you see me filming the accident, perpetually bemused, sardonic look. would show some class film for tion with independent filmmaker hadn't seen since high school wrote and I aim the camera at myself, it's In Eyes Wide Shut, he wanted to seven days straight. So when I John Sayles? to me asking for money. I've been what Pirandello would call "break- make an erotic movie about a mar- was a kid I saw The Magnificent HW: Well, Sayles and I have nominated five times and believe me ing the proscenium." Films are ried couple, played by a married Ambersons like seven times. I worked together on three films: the hard part is waiting to give a afraid to address these issues in a couple. His unfinished film, AI, is knew I was hooked. However, I I Matewan, The Secret of Roan speech. When I won for Bound For serious way. You also see this in going to be directed by Steven when was a film critic, didn't Inish and Limbo. In Limbo, which Glory and Who's Afraid of Virginia the way our government acts: these Spielberg with Stanley's blessing. like to go and interview the stars film in cul- we filmed last year in Alaska-- it Woolf, I realized that to be any good people deserve to be taught a les- Stanley thought that a produced and participate that whole was a wonderful experience. In at what you do you have to have a son, let's bomb them, let's punish by him and directed by Steven ture. I didn't believe that critics that, there were two films. I liked good set designer and a good direc- them. It's really a Nazi philosophy would be impossible for audiences should go the marketplace, crit- the first part, not so much the tor. ... you see it in sports, that psychol- to resist! I think he's probably right. ics should be totally objective. Robinson Crusoe part. But John JS: Who do you respect in ogy about "it's all how you play the JS: Describe how you got inter- JS: What else would you put on Sayles is smarter than I am. your field? Who's films do you see? game" has completely disappeared ested in film after Kenyon. What a best of the nineties list? What Working with him in Alaska was HW: I respect Connie as I said from American life. You see that would Kenyon students interested films have you liked recently? great; it was like' going to sum- already. I like John Toll, cinema- reflected in our films. The time for in getting involved in screenwriting JC: Fargo, definitely. Probably mer camp. Everyone up there tographer for Braveheart and Caleb interaction and dialogue is cut movie reviewing do? Goodfellas and The Age of In- knew him. Sayles is very liter- Deuschenal who's doing Mel short; the important message is the JC: Well, I was an Honors En- nocence, even though I'm bi- ary, the ending of the movie is like Gibson's new movie The Patriot. commercial, the sell. Fast cutting glish major here, worked for the ased. I love that film. Eyes an O. Henry story. JS: Discuss the future of film, means ultimately you're afraid of Collegian, which was great expe- Wide Shut, maybe Being John JS: When I watched it this where you see current filmmakers introspection. I see immaturity in rience. After graduation, I got a Malkovich, something like Red summer, I was struck by your gor- and studios taking us in terms of a lot of today's movies; solutions job working for Life because of Sorghum or Farewell, My geous cinematography but also narrative, touching on hot issues like are not being worked out sensibly. Fred Kluge's help. Then TV Guide Premiere - 'BYJAMES SHERIDAN The Eighth Day hits all the right Toro) who funnels beers and The Dreamlife of Angels Film Critic marks and is a sentimental, al- drugs with equal aplomb. The Wednesday 10:15 p.m. Theaters beit sometimes syrupy film in the two men have harrowing ad- Higley A uditorium April 21 - 28 The Eighth Day same vein as Barry Levinson's ventures with mind-bendin- g Friday 8 p.m. Rain Man. It's definitely worth substances and Thompson's In his debut feature film The PG-1- U-5- 71 3 Higley A uditorium direc- pro- Angels, French F-- seeing. sharp, often acidic prose, Dreamlife of M 12:35,2:50,5:05,7:20,9:35 vides the counterpoint to the torwriter Erick Zonca has crafted Tu-T- h 5:05, 7:20, 9:35 The Eighth Day is the criti- actions of one of the most memorable films PG-1- reckless, hedonistic Keeping the Faith 3

d- F-- cally acclaimed 1996 film by Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas two men strung out of their of recent years. It is a film that M 1:00,4:30,7:00,9:30 irectorwriter Jaco van Dormael Saturday 8 p.m. minds in one of the most you may not have heard about, but Tu-T- h 4:30, 7:00, 9:30

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F-- prizes at the Cannes Film Festi- Vegas, Nevada. A naturalistic, gritty film, The M 12:40,2:50,5:00,7:10,9:20 Tu-T- h 5:00,7:10,9:20 val. "You can turn your back on Grueling, nightmarish, and Dreamlife of Angels follows the Harry (Daniel Auteuil) is a a person, but never turn your some critics have called it friendship of Isa (Elodie Bouchez) Ready to Rumble PG-1- 3 F-- M 1:10,3:10,5:10,7:10,9:10 disgruntled, unhappy business- back on a drug. when Loath- and Marie Regnier). Especially unwatchable, and (Natacha Tu-T- Fear h 5:10,7:10,9:10

20-somethi- man, consumed by his work and it's waving a razor-shar- p hunting ing in Las Vegas is the product Two young ngs in alienated from his wife and chil- knife in your eye," writes Hunter of the warped and twisted mind Northeast France, the women form Rules of Engagement R F-- M 1:15,4:40,7:10,9:40

In a Tu-T- dren. surreal drive one day, S. Thompson in his legendary of Thompson filtered through a bond which becomes tested over h 4:40,7:10,9:40 he accidentally hits a dog that 1971 novel about the countercul- the prism of Terry Gilliam, the course of the film, by burgeon- Erin Brockovich R was walking along the road with working-clas- s F-- ture, drugs, sex and violence in former member of Monty Py- ing sexuality, M 1:30,4:30,7:00,9:30 Georges (Pascal Duquenne). Las Vegas, which has been thon, and one of our most struggle for survival, and the shat- Tu-T- h 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Georges, a man with Down's turned into a idealistic notions of life motion picture, and gifted filmmakers Brazil, Time tering of Road to El Dorado PG

F-- Syndrome, has escaped from an aptly named Fear and Loathing Bandits, Twelve Monkeys, The and love. One woman falls in love M 1:15,3:15,5:15,7:15 institution and the two form an in Las Vegas. Fisher King). Gilliam's visual with a bouncer and the other must Tu-T- h 5:15,7:15 unlikely pair. PG-1- Georges teaches Prowling the casinos, free- acumen works amazingly well deal with the repercussions. The Skulls 3

F-- Henry to live life to the fullest ways and hotels of Las Vegas, with Thompson's prose and A thought-provokin- g film M 9:15 Tu-T- h 9:15 and how to share life with oth- the punchy Raoul S. Duke (an narrative, resulting in a dizzy- that truly feels "lived in" while ers. inspired Johnny Depp) cruises ing, spellbinding film. so many American films do not Outstanding cinematogra- around, trying to find copy for Also starring Tobey and a landmark production of phy and attention to detail mark his article on the great motor- Maguirc, Larry Cedar, Mark French Cinema in the past ten Adult $6; an amazing film with tour-deforc- e cycle race. Accompanying Harmon, Cameron Diaz and years, The Dreamlife of Angels Child under 12, $4; - performances by the lead Duke's descent into the mael- Gary Busey in supporting roles. won the Best Actress prizes at the Seniors, $4, actors (including Duquenne, an strom of hell is his Samoan at- Look for the real Hunter S. Cannes Film Festival, three Matinees before 6 p.m. $4. especially gifted European ac- torney, Dr. Gonzo (an Thompson's cameo at the Cesar Awards and two European tor with Down's Syndrome). unrecognizeable Bcnicio Del Jefferson Airplane Show. Film Awards. PHONE: 392-222- 0 Thursday, April 20, 2000 SPORTS The Kenyon Collegian 13 As season winds down, track teams prepare for All- Ohio Meet Lords track finishes Ladies track finishes seventh at OWU, Shults 1 wins 800M I f.,v ninth at OWU meet BY ROB PASSMORE Or X StaffWriter BY JENNY MCDEVITT Editor in Chief After competing through snow and wind two weeks ago, the HeidelbergCollcgescored 138.5 Kenyon Ladies track and field :m points in finishing first iui at Ohio team thawed out and tanned Fri- 44. Wesleyan's Marv Frye Invitational day at the Marv Frye Invitational Friday. The Kenyon Lords track and at Ohio Wesleyan University. Led field team scored 29 points to finish by senior Laura Shults' victory in ninth of 1 1 teams. the 800M race, the Ladies placed It might be safe to say the meet well in their - J J events on the to . Rob Passmore way : was not one of its most I competitive. Cary Snyder '02 battles for a 42.67 point effort and a seventh ; Ql in However, a meet where over- the lead in the 5000M race place finish out of nine teams. all team success was not as apparent, Other noteworthy performances With her trademark powerful a few individual accomplishments were turned in by Adam Bange '01, strides, Shults blasted her way stole the spotlight. finishing second in the javelin throw, through the 800M in a season best Melanie Blakeslee '00 hands off to Sara Vyrostek '02 Rob Passmore Cary Synder '02 raced into the and Ben Hildebrand '03, finishing 2:20. Her effort won the race and in the 4X100M relay Kenyon record books in the 15O0M second in the 5000M. again showed why she is currently with a time of 4:01.70. Though he "Adam has been awesome," the number two NCAC runner in '00 in the 4X100M relay. Neitz ued to shine in the distance events.-Beck- y finished third behind two Heidelberg said captain James Sheridan '00. the 800M event. Teammate led off, powerfully springing out Chamberlin '02 turned in runners, Synderactually held the lead "He has had to work alone, being Katherine Kapo '02 ran the event of the blocks. Blakeslee took the a personal best performance in the with only 400M left to go. one of our only field events men. in 2:31, finishing 12th in an ex- baton in front of the cheering 3000M steeplechase. Smashing "Itwasafunracetorun,"Synder We can't even fill most of the field tremely large field of runners. Kenyon crowd on her way to the her previous best by 50 seconds, said. "The kid who finished second at events, but he makes us a little more The Ladies continue to im- eagerly awaiting Vyrostek. Hall Chamberlin ran with zest over the indoor nationals won this race. I was lethal. He has the ability to be the prove and add competitors in the kicked in down the home stretch barriers and water pit to place sev- actually leading at one point but he conference champ," Sheridan said, field events, an area where the for a season best time of 53.36 enth with a time of 13:49. outkicked me." noting that Bange threw farther in team's ranks are extremely thin. and a fifth place finish. "Becky Chamberlin is mak- Even more remarkable than his the warm-u- p than he did in the fi- The cornerstone of the field suc- Senior captain Gelsey Lynn ing a lot of progress in the-steepl- e," speedy time, however, is the name he nals, where he covered 49.54M. cess remains Ansley Scott '02. ran like an animal in the 400M. commented Kapo. "Her will share the record with: brother "Ben has turned in the fastest With her usual grace and power, Turning in a season best time of incredible PR at OWU reflected Ryan Snyder '99, who ran an identi- conference time in the 5000M," con- Scott jumped 4'11" in the high 1:01, Lynn finished fifth overall the hard work she's put in and her cal time last season. tinued Sheridan. "We expect big things jump, earning her a fourth place and looked strong from start to growing confidence that she defi- "It will be cool for the shared from him in the future."Hildebrand finish. finish. Hall and Neitz followed nitely is crazy enough to be a record to stay up there," the younger ran 1533.03 Friday. Sayako Earle '03, and Kapo Lynn down the track with times steeplechaser." Snyder said. "It's nice to share it, and "The team is really looking both entered into new field events of 1:04 and 1:05 for Uth and 12th The 1500M remains a strong it was neat that he was there to see it." strong," said Rob Passmore '02 "We on Friday. Earle took to the run- places, respectively. event for the Ladies, and all "This was the last time I will run continue to improve and will keep way for the triple jump and in her Apparently not satisfied with three runners had season best that race this year," he continued, "so getting stronger." first outing turned in a 12th place a season best time in the 400M, performances and two placed in either someone else will break the If the Lords can follow in the finish, jumping 29'00". Kapo en- Lynn led the Ladies 4X400M re- the top ten. Niki Watson '01 led record or it will stand until next year." footsteps of Snyder, Bange and tered in the javelin, throwing for lay to new heights as well. As the the Ladies, running a 5:06 and Though pleased with the result, Hildebrand, they may have a chance at 68'00" feet and a 15th place fin- lead-o- ff runner, Lynn gave team- placing second in the race. Snyder believes he will break the moving up in theconference rankings. ish. mates Neitz, Hall and Shults a Marissa Boyan '03 followed ' record in the future. The team will take its next step in that Teammate Sara Vyrostek '02 good start. Each Lady turned in Watson with a 10 second season

All-Oh- captured the excitement Kapo's outstanding times with the relay best, running a 5:11, to take fifth "No matter howfast you go, you direction Saturday at the io of first performance. "Katherine par- finishing third in a time 4:10. place. Julie Koska '02 rounded always think you could have tried a Division III Championships, held at of in Coach Duane Gomez was out the Ladies, also running a little harder at the end," he said. Ohio Wesleyan at 11 a.m. ticipated the javelin for the first ' time this weekend, and she threw pleased with the entire team but season best 5:53. like a beast. She really let that thing singled out Lynn's performance. Perhaps the biggest surprises, Golf places last at meets fly." The race was the "best in-season of the day came with the 5000M ring to two weekends ago when 15 race. Held under a grueling late BY NICK DEIFEL Vyrostek herself ran like a time in over years, with finished 12th on saw two StaffWriter the Lords beast in the 400M hurdles. She led Gelsey running an amazing 60.3 afternoon sun, the race Denison's par 71 course. the Kenyon entrants, finishing sev- second lead-o- ff leg, dusting the Ladies run the event for the first The Lords golf squad Hillier commented on the enth with a time of 1:12, marking field." time ever and making the difficult

All-Oh- dropped another match this Denison match, saying, "The a season best performance. Vyrostek was similarly com-plimenta- ry io qualifying times as well. weekend, with a last-place per- weather was a major factor in our Melanie Blakeslee '00, running the as she said, "the Meg Biddle '03 broke out in formance at the Wooster Invi- play at Denison. With it being so hurdles for the first time this year, 4X400M ran a great race this past her first ever 5K, turning in a blaz- tational, finishing 12th in the 12 ' cold, the ball won't fly well, leav- dug deep and put in a tremendous weekend. All four legs were re- ing 20:09 for an eighth place fin- team field. They were defeated ing a lot of long shots into tough effort finishing in 1:20. ally strong and they did a great ish. Following Meg was Jeanine by a small six stroke margin by greens." Unfortunately, the Lords These two Ladies joined up job." Tan Broeck '03, also qualifying rivals Case Western who took seemed unable to cope as well with Eric Neitz '01, and Sarah Hall Tne Kenyon Ladies contin- - See TRACK, page fifteen 11th. with the adverse weather as did It is interesting to note that their competitors. the Lords dropped 21 strokes off Fans of the squad should of their team total during the sec- not be discouraged, however. As as it was in ihe beginning, is now, and will be for ever. A - men ond day of the competition, more Hillier notes, "I hate to say it, than any other team competing. but it was another disappointing Except during Lnti, may be added: This seems to be the staple of the weekend for us. We all know " Kenyon golf experience, as Sam we're better, we just need to per- v Hillier '01 notes: "We have some form in tournaments. Unfortu- Al- - le lu time good players, but we're a little in- nately we're running out of evensong experienced." The squad often to play well, but we're looking at takes a day to settle down and forward to a good showing at sung evening prayer in the anglican tradition play textbook golf, limiting their this week's tournament overall scoring capability. OWU." Individual scores were high The Lords will be playing Invita- all around for the tournament. All in Ohio Wesleyan's m but the top six finishers were tional this Friday and Satur- Tuesdays 5:00 eyes swinging at least double digits day. The course contains some be hold the

72-stro- which above the ke par course. unforgiving fairways "We just weren't golfing may work to the team's advan- Chapel be- well," said Jeroen Kniep '01. "It tage if it can settle down of the was the Denison Invitational all fore the second day Harcourt Parish Episcopal Church over again," Kniep added, refer tournament. 14 The Kenton Collegian SPORTS Thursday, April 20, 2000 On the Hill: Baseball tops Wittenberg 7-- 6, Player Profile splits doublebill with Otterbein

BY SERGE BURBANK 'I have pretty much made a career out of Catching a brief StaffWriter "almosf's. I have "almost" won a lot of big Late last Wednesday, the baseball team edged conference games. But the fact is: I didn't win those games. glimpse of Bliss foe Wittenberg, the second-place- d There comes a point in time when "almost" team in the Western

7-- doesn't cut it anymore.' BY JESSICA GOLDMAN Division of the NCAC, in a 6 Senior Staff Writer f extra innings contest. And they Mitch Swaggert '00 did it in fine fashion. " Any spectator of a Lords Despite a strong pitching split a twinbill with the Otterbein Florida by a total of five runs, is Lacrosse game familiar with - performance by Dan Cardinals. The Lords dropped the "almost" winning each of those .- the agile stick skills of Evan Christiansen '02, the Lords en- first game, 6-- 1, but rebounded in games. Bliss '00 that have enabled him tered the sixth inning of the the second game. Upon returning North, they to set numerous scoring records nine-innin- g contest down 3-- 1 . In As against Otterbein, the seemed to make that leap to the and earn him the position of c-apt- ain the bottom of the sixth, Mitch Lords again won in dramatic next level, winning four straight in his final year at Swaggert '00 came on in relief fashion, with Gillett driving in games, and the tournament cham- Kenyon. Bliss remains one of F.vanRliw'OO EddvEcturt for Christiansen. the game winning run with two pionship, at the Case Western the most entertaining players to Bliss as havingan internal pride After allowing a run in his out in the bottom of the seventh Reserve Classic. However, they watch as he cranks balls past in Kenyon that in turn compels first inning, Swaggert settled inning. Christiansen earned the followed up theirexciting week- goalies, making the Kenyon of- the other team members to take down, holding the Tigers score- win with yet another fine pitch- end in Cleveland with an fense a veritable threat against pride in their school. Said less for the next two innings. ing performance. Wiant paced extremely disappointing loss to even the toughest of teams. Modic, "Evan's pride pushes Meanwhile, the Lords' hitters the Lords offensively with three Heidelberg College. His presence on the lacrosse us to want to win for Kenyon, turned it on, as Tim Gillett '00, hits on the day, including two The loss to Heidelberg sent field is calm yet intimidating, leaving behind high school or David Wiant '02, Josh Schmidt doubles and three runs batted in. the Lords spinning into a down- which allows him to outplay other loyalties." '02 and Peter Malanchuk '02 Swaggert, Corbus and ward spiral from which they have most of his opponents. Further- These leadership skills strung four base hits together to Malanchuk contributed with two not yet fully recovered. It seems more, in his senior year, Bliss were not always so apparent. give the Lords the lead, 6-- 4. hits each. that the elation felt at Case, and has proven to be a strong cap- Bliss has grown tremendously In the bottom of the ninth, Sunday, the Lords dropped the hope that feeling brought to tain and an inspiration to the as a player over the course of the Lords took to the field with a tough game, 12-- 8, to Capital the Lords, will prove to be just younger players on the team. his four years at Kenyon. In his that 6-- 4 lead still intact, which University, despite a strong another "almost" in a season Bliss first began playing la- freshman year, Bliss felt that he should have been more than pitching performance by Mike characterized by this sentiment. crosse in third grade in his was easily frustrated by his enough. Unfortunately, Krejci '02. Swaggert sees this epi- hometown of Bethesda, Md. mistakes and could not gain the Swaggert wavered and the Ti- Tuesday, the tough luckcon-tinue- d, demic in a personal light: "I have During these initial years, he sufficient amount of composure gers capitalized, scoring two runs as the Lords were swept pretty much made a career out of played various positions rang- on the field necessary to being to tie the score at sixth. by visiting Hiram College, 4-- 3 'almost's. I have 'almost' won a mid-fiel- ing from offense to d. an offensive threat. However, the Lords hitters and 4-- 0. Although the Lords' lot of big games. But the fact is: In high school, Bliss attended But as he matured as a refused to go away. In the top of bats were quiet for the most part, I didn't win those games. There the Landon School, which was player he gained confidence in the 10th, after Adam Exline '01 first-year Jesse Gregory smashed comes a point in time when 'al- ranked in the top five nationally his skills and concomitantly walked and Swaggert reached on his team-leadin- g fourth home run most' doesn't cut it anymore. in high school men's lacrosse. acquired more knowledge about an infield hit, Kipp Corbus '01 to highlight the first game. Both Down the road, people may say In this competitive setting, Bliss' the game. Now Bliss is able to ripped a single to right, scoring Christiansen and Swaggert about me, 'He almost had a great became a a 7-- stronger player and cope with mistakes and rou- Exline and giving the Lords a 6 pitched almost well enough to career.' Well, that is BS." more determined athlete. tinely finishes shots where he advantage. In the bottom of win, but again fell just short. In addition, he feels that this However, his senior year formerly stopped short. the 10th, Swaggert returned to And so, it has been a season outlook is apparent in the team proved to be extremely disap- All of these attributes have form and retired the Tigers in of "almost's" for Lords Base- as a whole. "We seem to have pointing when he lost his allowed Bliss to break a num- order, securing what was per- ball. From the beginning, it become complacent with almost starting spot to a younger player. ber of records held by previous haps the Lords' biggest victory seemed the Lords were just a big winning close games. But that As the team itself was graduat- Lords. He set a new record of of the season. hit away from taking the final, just isn't good enough. The time a ing number of seniors, in the most career goals with 131 Action continued on the but biggest, step in the develop-mentofawinningprogra- m. has come to take the next step." preparation for the future, the goals, easily moving past the diamond Saturday at McCloskey They But time, for the Lords of coach replaced starting seniors former mark of 1 1 8 goals. Field in Gambier, as the Lords lost their first four games in 2000, is running out. with underclassmen. He has also set the record Rather than getting discour- for the most single goals in a aged by this setback, Bliss was season with 50 goals, which was Lords: Unbeaten run ends at ten instilled with an even greater formerly 42. With three games effort. He frustrated a number contest. As Bliss unfortunately sense of determination, vowing left, Bliss hopes to break two CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 to improve himself as a player. other records as well. He is six of offensive attempts by shut- pointed out, "Sometimes the to of The frustration he suffered dur- points away from breaking the Lords were unable control the ting down key Denison attack ball doesn't find the back ing his senior year functioned single season points record of ball, allowing Denison to domi- players. His persistent and the net." and to motivate him and earn him a 70 and a few points away from nate the course and pace of the watchful play prevented Still Martinich Cross up offen- tallied two while Rich, starting position as a freshman breaking the most points in a game. Denison played a posses- Denison from setting goals, Bliss and Tate each scored one. at Kenyon. He instantly formed careerof 198. In hisjunioryear, sion offense which was sive plays. during the lat- The final score of 10-- 5 dis- a close relationship with Coach Bliss finished second in points strengthened by the patience of Offensively, the Lords not Bill Heiser, whom Bliss admires in the NCAC, helping him to be their attack men and their ability to ter portion of the game appointed only the team, perim- ball more and but the fans as well. This game All-NCA- swing the ball around the possessed the as" a coach and as'a Inspiration. named to the second team C. a effective game. to be important to the Bliss welcomed the advice of Currently, Bliss is eter and away from the Kenyon played more proved to an ham- Heiser and feels her has im- ranked first in the NCAC for defense. Due injured entire Kenyon community, Stowe '0J was to proved significantly as a result the points scored this season. However, the Lords still string, Derek many of whom traveled of-Heiser- managed to play a solid game led unable to contribute fully to Granville to lend their support. 's instruction. Bliss's contributions to the 17 effort per- spirit evi- Additionally, Bliss feels a lacrosse program at Kenyon by Clancy, who recorded the offensive which Kenyon school was haps thwarted the Lords' ef- dent in the clamoring cheers strong connection to his team- should be regarded as a stan- saves and held the defensive more key all the field. At mates, whom he enthusiastically dard to which all athletes should unit together during the fort. However, players heard around mental such as Bliss and man- this threat- describes as the hardest work- aim to adhere. Still, regardless difficult periods. His Cross time enthusiasm skill aged to to out of hand, but ing group of men with whom he of his natural talent, Bliss composure and incredible remain focused and ened get allowing pushed the team the fans support has ever played. This respect is pushes himself and his team, kept the Lords calm forward. only because down the Big Red Scoring did a the Lords of lacrosse in such a clearly mutual, as most of the making him an invaluable com- them to shut become occasions. problem as the not players have commented on ponent of the lacrosse team and offense on several Lords could devoted manner. Darren close the Lords next play when Bliss's dedication to the team. the Kenyon community. Additionally, three goal gap that The an equally face Wittenberg Blaire Modic '02described Bartlett '02 played kept Denison in the lead they travel to integral role in the defensive throughout the duration of the University Saturday. Thursday, April 20, 2000 SPORTS The Kenyon Collegian 15 Kenyon tennis teams continue to flatten opposition

Ladies ace Wooster Lords defeat Woost 4-- 3 after slim 5-- 2 to Home Matches er loss Denison 9-- 0, slam Oberlin 8--1 Tuesday BY JEREMY SUHR Sports Editor BY BRENDAN LYNAUGH Home Matches Staff Writer vs. Denison After dropping a tight 5-- 2 de- Monday p.m. cision against Denison in Granville vs. Oberlin, 3:30 Last Sunday, the Kenyon La- 4 P.M. last Wednesday, the Kenyon Lords Tuesday p.m. dies tennis team faced off against a tennis team rebounded with a nar- vs. Wittenberg, 3:30

weakened College of Wooster ten- 4-- Wednesday row 3 win over Wooster Tues- nis team and coasted to an easy 9-- 0 day. Entering last Wednesday's victory and followed that win with vs. Baldwin-Wallac- e match, Denison was ranked fifth sole singles point. easily dispatching Wooster's first 8-- 1 an dismantling of Oberlin. 6-- in the Midwest Region while However, the Lords were nar- singles player Jake Sintich '02 1,

Wooster, having lost several 6-- Kenyon was ranked seventh. rowly beaten at both fifth and sixth 2. players, was no match for the pow- The Lords showed their singles in matches taken to the full Jaffee, playing at second erful Ladies team and the Ladies 4 p.m. strength in doubles play against three sets. singles, was forced to default on swept every match. Coach Scott Denison, winning two out of the At fifth singles, Katzman won the match due to sickness, but

Thielke knew entering the match 6-- three doubles matches played. the first set 4 but lost the next Hughes and Katzman captured two

that Wooster posed no threat to his to courts against Oberlin Col- 3-- the At first doubles, the team of two by identical 6 margins. Dix key points for Kenyon at third and

to 7-- 6-- team and was able rest several of lege, and starting out strong, they Tim Bearman '00 and Keenan likewise put up a strong fight at fourth singles, winning 5, 4 8-- at 1. 6-- 6-- his top players while the same defeated Oberlin The Ladies Huges '03 dispatched the Denison sixth singles, and after losing the and 2, 4, respectively.

a 4-- 6-- time giving few young players took two out of the three double duo of Cole Newman '00 and first set 6, cruised to a 0 domi- Unfortunately for the Lords, much needed experience. matches, winning convincingly at Paget Neave '02, ranked sixth in nation in the second set only to however, Dix and Chris Enright

a 8-- As has become trend, the second and third doubles. Roeper the region, by a score of 6. concede the match by losing the '00 dropped matches at fifth and Ladies jumped out to command- and Beauchamp played at second Kenyon also posted a victory third set 2-- 6. sixth singles, allowing Wooster to ing lead after the doubles play. doubles and won 8-- 1, while Lyons at the second doubles spot, as Scott Facing Wooster Tuesday, the claim two more, but essentially

Ail-Americ- 8-- The an tandem of and Sherman won 1 at third Schoenberger '03 and Jarin Jaffee Lords had an opportunity to re- meaningless, points to finish the

4-- Caryn Cuthbert '00 and Katy doubles. '01 won easily, 8-- 4. bound from their defeat to match's scoring at 3. Tucker '03 took down their op At first doubles, the Ladies Said teammate John Dix '00, Denison. However, they nearly Said Schoenberger, "In 9-- ponents 8-- 3 at first doubles. Lisa were surprised and fell 8. "Tim and Keenan had a huge win failed to take advantage of it, nar- doubles, we came out slow and Beauchamp '02 and Brooke Tucker commented on the match, at first doubles, defeating one of rowly earning a 4-- 3 victory. unfocused, which carried on to the Roeper '02 at second doubles, "We were playing rather mugsy." the better doubles combination in Said Schoenberger, "We were singles matches. As a whole, we

Ladies 6-- 7-- and Elly Sherman '02 and Mary In singles, the Kenyon the region. Jarin and Scott clinched., hoping to beat them 1 or 0, but played average, and not as well as Schmidt '02 at third doubles were didn't make any slip ups and swept the doubles point by trouncing we were playing without our best we will have to play in the future." both able to win easily as each all six matches. Cuthbert, playing Denison's number two team." player, Tim Bearman, and with a Indeed, poised just on the verge duo dropped two games. at first singles, had the toughest The Lords dropped the match sick Jarin Jaffee at second singles." in the rankings of qualifying for Na- The singles would prove no match, but was able to walk off the at third doubles, however, as Josh Indeed, although Bearman tionals, the Lords will need to play 6-- 4, 6-- 4 to- different, as Kenyon'i superior court with a well earned Katzman '01 and Dix fell 4-- 8. played at first doubles with his well against Capital University talent won out in all six matches. victory. The Lords were not so fortu- partner Hughes, which they won day and against Oberlin and

a 8-- Roeper, moving into the top spot The rest of the Ladies had nate in singles play, as Denison 5, a bad back kept him out Wittenberg, whom they face in as Thielke rested Cuthbert, was much easier time as the remain- won five out of the six matches, singles action. Schoenberger, how- Gambier Monday and Tuesday, re-

6-- 0, a 6-- 6-- able to dispatch her opponent ing five singles players gave up with Hughes' 3, 2 victory at ever, filled his shoes in the first spectively. Both home matches are 6-- 3. Likewise for Elly total of only eight games. Roeper fourth singles garnering Kenyon's singles position and fared well, scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. Sherman, who had no trouble at rolled at second singles winning the two spot, winning handily 6-- 1, 6-- 2, 6-- 0. Sherman triumphed at Watson places second in 1500M 6-- 6-- 6-- Track: 1. At third singles, Katy third singles 0, 1. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Tucker moved up from her usual Beauchamp at fourth and a good meet at All-Ohio- ," he i I sixth spot and was able to domi Tucker at fifth singles both eas- for All-Oh- io by running a 20:58. said. "Last year they had their it i Ci 1 1 6-- 6-- 6-- i nate her opponent, winning 0, ily recorded victories of 0, 1 . Jen Fraley '01 continued her im- highest finish ever sixth out I , 1 t i I 6-- 0. Finally, at the sixth spot, Sand- provements, running a personal of 23 but the team isn't In the lone close match, Sara ers defeated her opponent by a best by dropping nineteen seconds nearly as strong this year. So Sanders '01 was able to win the score of 6-- 0, 6-- 4. for a time of 25:03. we'll need to go into the meet crucial games and come away with Coach Thielke was pleased Fraley had many good looking for PR's and some ou- a 6-- 4, 6-- 4 victory. Megan Lyons with how his players performed things to say about her team- tstanding individual perfor- 1 '03 had little difficulty at the fifth and is confident about his teams mates. "Many congratulations mances." 'te'i spot, quickly defeating her oppo- chances as they face tougher are due to both Meg and Jeanine The Ladies return to Ohio nent 6-- 0, 6-- 0- At sixth singles, schools in the Midwest Regionals for their outstanding first time Wesleyan this Saturday to com- - Katy Morris won by default. at next in with all the NCAA Division - '03 Madison, Wisconsin, performances the 5K, they pete ,Q2 mid Rob This Tuesday, the Ladies took week. were awesome." t t t , :,, rn, :.. ., . u ah f , i flight in die 400M Watson was similarly im- meet. , ,, hurdles pressed. "We had incredible Ladies: Earlham shut out performances that led to All-Oh- io CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 that she scored without actually qualifying times turned conclusion her scoring exhi- shooting the ball. From 20 feet in by Marissa Boyan and Cat's Meow of DESIGNS bition. behind the 12 meter arc, Jordan Jeanine Ten Broeck. Watching Village Before the end of the half, tried to lead Maturo with a pass, Jeanine race was inspiring REPLICAS OF KENYON'S BUILDINGS Sam Winslow '03 and Maturo but the ball had too much power she just kept going and going, netted a goal apiece and the La- behind it and it rolled in on the determination showing in her grueling lap," said dies led 12-- 0. goalie. The keeper then picked face each . The second 30 minutes saw up the ball but inadvertently Watson. a slower pace, but Kenyan's dropped it into her own net. "For her debut in the dominance never let up. The Ladies were all smiles event, she did a wonderful Shannon Maroney '01 throughout this game, and job," she continued. "I think scored twice, both off of free rightly so. They'll look to we can look towards her for positions at the eight meter arc, carry some momentum into constant improvement in the and Maturo tallied two more of their final two games of the distance races. Overall, we set All-Oh- her own, including the final goal regular season. ourselves up well for io of the game with six seconds to The College of Wooster this weekend, and it should be Mavec Field at 4:30 a good meet for us." go. visits Old Kenyon SI 8.50 Peirce $18.00 Prahl '00, and Tuesday, and the Ladies travel Coach Gomez, though realis- Jordan, Erika Dean's House $14.00 Ascension-Sl9.0- 0 to to Oberlin, tic about his team, remains opti- Natalie Philpot '03 also scored Cleveland play COMING IN APRIL: THE CHURCH Of The HOLY SPIRIT mistic going into All-Ohi- o. goals. the current leader in the NCAC PACKARD'S GIFTS 102 S. Main St. MtVenion 397-316- 8 Jordan's goal was unique in standings, April 29. "The women should have

aw J 16 The Kenton Collegian SPORTS Thursday, April 20, 2000 Softball splits twinbills with Capital University and OWU home once more, this time against Ladies currently 4th the Bishops of Ohio Wesleyan. Again, the first game resulted in a in NCAC standings loss for the Ladies, largely due to a three-ru- n home run in the top of the BY TRACY MILLER seventh by Ohio Wesleyan lead-of- f StaffWriter hitter Erika Little. Despite two Last week held both wins and runs by O'Neill and an impressive losses for Ladies Softball, as the two-ru- n home run by Robertson, team split with Capital University the Ladies fell 4-- 5. last Thursdayand again with Ohio "The loss against Ohio Wesleyan Saturday. The result of Wesleyan was just unlucky," said Saturday's game leaves the La- " pitcher Denise Darlage '02. "They

3-- staged a great comeback at the top dies 3 in the NCAC, with a "

13-1- of the seventh inning that we had record of 5 overall. The first game against the no answer for." Capital Crusaders saw the Ladies Once again, the Ladies came struggling offensively. The La- out strong in the second game. dies scattered three singles The offensive effort in the first throughout the seven innings, fail- inning was outstanding, with the ing to score. Meanwhile, Capital first four batters all scoring. managed to score four runs off of Throughout the rest of the game, four hits and a walk, ending the the Ladies scored four more runs, five-innin- g 0-- in a game with a score of 4. deciding the game "I think we just failed with run rule. our bats that game," said third "Our offense in the second baseman Gwen Crites '02. "But game was a good indication of the offensive potential of this team," we came back in the second game Kayte Mutrie '03 pitches in Saturday's doubleheader against Ohio Elena Rue commented Crites. This display of to prove that when we're on, we Wesleyan University , can beat them." offensive power was complimented The Ladies came out strong to second. Designated hitter Rainey '02 slugged a triple, scor- seventh inning, the Crusaders at- by Darlage, who achieved six a their in five al- at the outset of the next game, Samantha Foy '03 got on base with ing Foy and Robertson. tempted comeback, but two strikeouts the innings, scoring three runs in the bottom of a single. An error by the first baseman Capital managed to score final runs were too little, too late, lowing only one hit from the the first inning. Erin O'Neill '02 then put Carrie Robertson '03 on once in the fourth inning, to which and the Ladies carried the game Bishops. ad- - 4-- 3. will be led off with a walk, followed by a base and allowed O'Neill to score. the Ladies answered with an with a score of The Ladies' next game bunt from Crites to move O'Neill With two runners on base, Kristyn ditional run in the sixth. In the Saturday saw the Ladies at Saturday at Hiram. Kenyon lacrosse teams enjoy week of mixed results Ladies easily stomp Lords' unbeaten streak finally ends at

-- Earlham 19-- 0 after r'" V ten with Tuesday's 10-- 5 loss at Denison

15-1- 4 losing tight also BY JESSICA GOLDMAN quarters. The Kenyon midfield contest to Wittenberg Senior StaffWriter witnessed outstanding performances by Jeff Yates '03, Tommy BY RYAN DEPEW After opening their season on Victor '02, Bob Mazer '02, Brian " Senior StaffWriter a 10 game unbeaten run, including Purchia '03 and Tyler Ogden '03. a 27-- 3 demolition of Wheeling-Jesu- it These individuals played aggres- Yesterday afternoon the La- University Sunday, the Lords sively and displayed strong dies of lacrosse shellacked the of Lacrosse finally succumbed to offensive and defensive skills. Quakers 19-- 0 of Earlham to defeat, losing 10-- 5 at Denison On the offensive end, Andy yW bounce back from a heartbreak- Tuesday night. Luecke '02 set the pace offensively 15-1- 15-1- Elena Rue ing 4 defeat at Erika Prahl '00 battles for the ball during Saturdays 4 Saturday the The 27-- 3 final score of the earning two goals and two assists. hands loss to Wittenberg of Wittenberg. Wheeling-Jesu- it game aptly re- His efforts were complemented by Wednesday, the Ladies used defense towards her. Fertig goal-scorin- g instincts. After her flected the staunch effort put forth fellow offensive players James their ball control offense and shuttled the ball to Elizabeth Jor- first goal, Riepe won the ensu- by Lords throughout the duration Corey '02 and Gordon Kinder '02. frequent quick strikes to control dan '02 who found Ockenlaender ing draw to Woelkers who wove of the game. Kenyon dominated Together this offensive unit con- every minute of the game. from behind the net. her way through and around the ihe majority of the game and con- trolled the ball, dodged the de- Earlham found Kenyon's Two and a half minutes later, Earlham defense. Riepe slipped tinually prevented Wheeling-Jesu- it Wheeling-Jesui- t defense and fense stifling and was only able Ockenlaender again found herself through an opening in the de- from possessing the ball. Justin scored several impressive goals. ' to generate a handful of shots, behind the net directing the offense and Woelkers found her Martinich '02 led with five goals Corey scored three goals and all of which were denied by fense. The Earlham defense coun- with a perfect pass to set up the and one assist, followed close be- earned two assists. In addition, Alex goalkeeper Ruth Crowell '02. tered but Ockenlaender feathered second goal. hind by captain Evan Bliss '00, Minard '00, Ben Gilden '03, On the offensive end, Gwen a pass to Woelkers who had seem- The middle goal of the who scored four goals and was Kinder, Yates and Charlie Rich Ockenlaender '03 had a goal ingly been forgotten by the over- streak was set up by credited with two assists. '02 were all credited with one goal and four assists, Erin Maturo matched Quakers. The goalie Ockenlaender, who again Kurt Cross '00 also a piece. 03 netted three goals and two never had a chance at close range showed her prowess for mak- the offensive ambush with In the goal, Greg Clancy '01 assists and Whitney Riepe '03 and Woelkers scored easily. ing good passes from behind three goals and two assists. The recorded three saves, Ivan Watkins struck gold five consecutive Elissa David '00 scored with the net. The fourth goal resulted effortsof these key playersallowed '03 recorded four saves and An- times in the middle of the first 19:35 to go in the first half, and from steady ball movement and the Lords to quickly compile an drew Farrell '03 recorded three half. Jordan netted her first of two goals Ockenlaender earned her fourth eight goal lead at the end of the first saves. Ultimately, Wheeling-Jesu- it It a took few minutes for the on the afternoon at the 18:03 assist on the play. quarter. The second quarter proved proved to be a relatively easy op- Ladies to get going, but once mark. Then, with 17:24 left to With under 10 minutes to less fruitful with only one goal, ponent allowing the Lords to clinch Sara Woelkers '02 scored off a play, Riepe scored off a free posi- play in the first stanza, Earlham scored by Greg Tate '02. another victory before coming up free position at the eight meter tion. Her first goal of the day threatened to score, but During the second half, the against their toughest match of the arc at the 26:59 mark, Kenyon seemed to invigorate the speedy Kenyon's defense collapsed defense was lead by Tom Evans season, Denison University. never looked back. Sixteen sec- attacker and she proceeded to rpon the Quaker attackers. Liz '03, John Pitts '02, Andy Mills '02 Despite the overwhelming onds after the Woelkers goal, notch five consecutive goals in a Mickey '02 scooped up a and Joe Wickham '03. Though support demonstrated by the Ockenlaender scored to finish span of just over eight minutes. ground ball and rifled a pass Wheeling-Jesu- it kept their first Kenyon fans, the Lords were un- off a poetic offensive attack. It Riepe's tallies were both the down field. Sara Bumsted '01 string on the field, the Kenyon able to secure a victory against the began with Jesse Fertig '02 bolt- result of good execution by the en- bounced a pass to Riepe for the defense only permitted one goal Big Red. During the first half the ing down field and drawing the tire Ladies squad and her sharp See LADIES, page fifteen throughout the third and fourth See LORDS, page fourteen