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PUBLISHED WEEKLY BYTH£ STUDENTS OF CONNECTICUT COllEGE VOLUME XXVII • NUMBER 11 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 2003 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, NEW LONDON, C'!' Dan Flynn Sparks Controversy on Conn's Campus Bv SARAH ARMSTRONG ly lives in Boston. Conversation also

STAFF WRITER turned toward the atmosphere FIynn should expect upon returning to College Repuhlicans shook up campus. News that several groups the campus this past Monday night had plans to show up, one threaten- when they brought fiery speaker Dan ing a protest, found Flynn unphased. Flynn to the Cro's Nest; his name is For this 2101b, 6' speaker, any dis- not one Connecticut College will gruntled audience at CC would be soon forget. PIynn spoke about his another to add to an impressive list; book Why the Left Hates America, as he later shared with the audience, and provoked acute excitement on Flynn has heen bitten, mooned, campus. The event, which one stu- heckled, and his books have been the; dent described as "World War V" is main element in a "Nazi-styled a landmark in recent Connecticut hook-hurning at Berkeley ...Berkeley College history. With 400 students is like Rome for the Left," packed into Cro's Nest at one point By the time Flynn arrived to in the evening, almost 20% of cam- speak, activity around Cro was pus attended the event. already in full gear. lnside the Nest, Flynn arrived on campus at College Republicans, many sporting approximately 6:00 PM on Monday skirts or ties and jackets, provided and met with several members of the cookies and drinks. To get inside, College Republicans, who treated however, stndents had first to literal- him to dinner at Chili's. Dinner con- ly cross a line of members of versation revealed that Flynn attend- CCLeft, a new student club that is ed UMass Amherst, served in the not officially registered with SGA, Marine Reserves, recently ended his who were wearing t-shirts reading tenure as the executive director for "Ask me why the Left loves President oftbe CCleft Club Daniel Maltzerprotested at renowned author Dan Flynn's speech on Monday. Overfour hundred students were in the audience watching the event. (Pace) Accuracy in Academia, and current- continued on page 6 Cell Phone Tower Still in Limbo Student Support Spurs Exam Vote Bv JUUA LE'KOWITl Bv THoMAS McEvov idea has not yet been approved by whereas the new tower would stand Owen Kloter, Chair of Academic Affairs, said that ~ NEWS EDITOR STAFF WRITER the Facilities and Land Management at one hundred and fifteen feet. was not surprised by the strong support for Option 1 Committee, under whose jurisdic- "A major factor in the decision After the impressive turnout at the Student Open from the SGA Assembly. He noted that because stu- In the past year, several corpo- tion such a change falls. "The con- of whether or not to build the tower Forum on self-scheduled exams, which took place dents at the open forum presented such strong feelings in rate vendors have approached the cept has been in the works for a is aesthetics," Carpenter explained. Wednesday, November 5, the Self-Scheduled favor of self-scheduled exams, it only made sense that College with proposals to construct while: we want to find a solution "Varioustests and surveys have been Examinations Task Force (SSTF) has taken students' the SGA reiterate those views. With regards to this a new cell phone antenna on the that is most conducive to students, created in order to get an idea of how feedback to the SGA for an official vote. At the forum agreement between students and SGA, KIoter stated, '3 school premises. The projected faculty and administrators," Norton the tower would look on campus, students were asked to petition for one of three options found the correlation encouraging, because it means we structure would improve cell phone explained. and how students, facnlty and presented by the SSTF: Option I, to keep self-scheduled are representing student views well on SGA." reception and cater to future The antenna would replace a administration would react to it. exams as they are; Option 2, to allow faculty to decide Director of Public Relations, Alex Schoenfeld, com- advancements in cell phone technol- radio tower that is currently located About a month ago, we conducted a whether they want to administer self-scheduled exams in mented on the SGA's consideration of each option, "I ogy. above Conn's radio station head- balloon test, in which a balloon was their own courses; and Option 3, to remove self-sched- honestly was pleasantly surprised the SGAJook the time A prominent technology compa- quarters, in era. "We were original- placed at what would be the top of uled exams altogether. More than 400 students peti- to consider options other than keeping self-scheduled ny first suggested the concept of an ly approached by a company with the tower. We then documented the tinned to keep self-scheduled exams as they are, while exams as they are now. While not preferable, I think a updated antenna to the College the idea of adding an antenna to the reaction of a group'of people. Photo- only three students opted for Option 2. lot of time and thought went into Option 2, which was about a year ago. Soon afterwards, a tower currently located on route thir- simulations are still in the process of On Thursday, November 13th, the SGA acknowl- impressive to me," Schoenfeld noted that the SGA did slew of competitive vendors submit- ty-two [on campus, behind the print- being created." I edged this data in their official vote on the SSTF's three not discuss Option 3 as much as the other two, ted., similar proposals. The plans ing shop]," stated Carpenter. The proposed tbwer would yield options for the fate of self-scheduled exams. All but two With this vote recorded, the SSTF met with several ila>ce been discussed in monthly "However, we discovered that this several benefits to lhe College. With Assembly members voted for Option I; the two other meetings beld by the College's site was not conducive to the specif- over 50% of students owning cell members voted for Option 2. continued on page 8 Facilities and Land Management ic technology at hand," With its pro- phones and the additional cell phone Committee with additional inpnt posed location at Cro, the antenna usage of faculty a'1d administrators, from Bruce Carpenter, Director of would possess combined potentials a large portion of the community Homeland Security Chief Visits CGA Technical Support, Jim Norton and as a radio and cell tower. The current would profit from improvements in several senior administrators. The radio tower is one hundred feet high, By SARAH AR.M~ONG continued on page 8 STAFF WRITER New Virus Threatens Conn Computers In a closed event this past Friday, Tom Ridge, Secretary of the By JULIA LEFKowrrL. Department of Homeland Security It warns users of some irregularity in their accounts and NEWS EDITOR (DHS) and former governor of directs the users to a web site where' they're asked to Pennsylvania, spoke to cadets at the This past week, a new virus infiltrated the computers enter their credit card numbers. But, the web-site is a Coast Gnard Academy. DHS was of Conn. students. The mechanism is particnlarly con- phony, belonging to criminals who steal the credit card created one month after the terrorist cerning because it possesses the potential to search and numbers. These phishing messages are steadily getting attacks of September II, 2001 by retrieve credit card and social security numbers that are better. The first ones, not that long ago, were semi-liter- President Bush, in one of the largest accessible from a computer's hard-drive. The presence ate ramblings that only a fool would fall for. But the lat- re-organizations of the federal of this virus is a continuation in the steady stream of est versions are good forgeries, borrowing language and bureaucracy in decades. When this malfunctions that have infected computers connected to art from the target company's web site and correspon- happened, the Coast Guard the Conn intranet system since the beginning of this aca- dence." Academy, which had been under the demic year. "This is the second time this year my computer has Department of the Treasury, was Approximately two hundred computers were been infected with a series of viruses where Ibelieve the placed under DHS. Since then, attacked by the Welchia virus in late Augnst and early origin is the school's server," stated Allison Cook, class Ridge has come to be wildly popular September. Within three weeks, the Welchia virus was of 2006. "Not only has the disturbance affected the slow- with the CGA. expelled from Conn's system. Since the We1chia virus, ness of my connection to the internet, but malfunctions The Secretary's motorcade of however, several 'other viruses less wide-spread have with programs like Microsoft word and Windows Media nearly a dozen cars arrived by police antagonized Conn computers. "The number of viruses Player also occur on an almost daily basis," Caitlin escort at a few minutes after 7 PM. that have infiltrated compnters has escalated to the Connolly, class of 2006, explained "I'm going to have to While cadets awaited his arrival in Tom Ridge, who bas freqnented news beadlines, addressed Coast Guard. (SpeUman) extent that I could use three or four other people to help bring my computer home over Thanksgiving break to the auditorium, the CGA's top-notch me watch for them," stated Bruce Carpenter, Director of see if someone can fix it. I just don't know what else to jazz band entertained with some podium as cadets cheered and fort of the lecture hall ever did for Information Services. do, I feel like my computer is being taken over my virus- classic jazz ballads. clapped with great enthusiasm. me was pnt me to sleep!" Ridge said The latest worm is a variation of one of the viruses es," Entering the auditorium behind The Secretary's first action the audience. He also quipped "Give that was present on campus a few weeks ago .. The Information Services plans to run a scan in order to Secret Service officers, in perfect speaking before the cadets was to me liberty or give me the barracks r worm is also an example of a new computer can known estimate the number of computers that are infected with silence while cadets and officers crack a joke and pretend to return to While Sec. Ridge was very com- as "phi shin g." According to Carpenter, "Phishing is an the new worm. Students, faculty and administrators are stood at attention, Ridge took his his seat, quickly belying his surpris- fortable digressing from his pre- Internet can game that attempts to steal credit card num- urged not to open any 'spam' links and to bring their seat on the stage. After introductions ingly good sense of humor. Among pared speech, he also had serious bers. The phishing e-mail is a forgery that looks very compnters to the help desk if they suspect any infiltra- by a cadet and a Rear Admiral at the the memorable quotes of the evening messages to relay to the Academy. off*ial, and appears come from a reputable bu ess. Academy, dge approached the were "the onll:l'thing the warm c.om- tions. ...' fl oj • cotinued on page ~+ �l i~. I f ~2::.~N~O~V~':M:'''~R~2~1~,~2~O~O~3~.~T~'':'E~C~O~I.L:EG~E~V~O:I~GE:" -:, __:'_

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I flynn protesters miss the mark DDN/T KN~'W ABtlVf .-" ~ I The verbal and physical tactics used by Conn students to disrupt the lecture of outspoken conservative com- ruis "C.LflSS AT THE mentator Dan Flynn this past Monday night in Cro's Nest offer mixed lessons for future students who wish to protest on campus. While it is commendable that students possess passionate political views that they expound and defend COAST GVARI>" THIN(, .. WOMAN with utmost conviction, it is simply counterproductive, hypocritical, and disrespectful for students to repeatedly -.ttempt to not only counter, but silence the voice of the opposition. wOMANJ, One member of the audience stood in front of Flynn for the duration of his speech, physically blocking the speak- lAM , ' er-frorn the view of the audience. Such an obstruction interfered with the ability of the speaker to convey his views rMtiI\JN~ to those present, people that had decided to take time out of their night to see him speak. It is one thing to disagree wnMAN! TO MI\CE. with the views expressed by a speaker; In fact, dissent is a crucial component of any well-informed political socie- IS IT REAL? ~~~ However, for dissent to be effective it cannot be force-fed to individuals who may want to form opinions on their .....own. It simply smacks of censorship for an individual or a group to attempt to prevent someone's opinion from being 'expressed, solely because they do not agree with it. r The acts of protest engaged in last Monday by some individuals reflect poorly on the entire College community , to which Flynn was a guest. As an outsider, Flynn experienced a college that was hostile and disrespectful. The fact that some members of the student body, perhaps even a significant amount, disagree with Flynn's stance is irrele- .. vant, If Conn truly wants its community to be a pluralistic environment, all individuals with a range of viewpoints r .•-;:m·ust at least be given a chance to explain and defend their beliefs without being harassed . .., In a democracy it is vital that all viewpoints, no matter how distasteful some members of the community may perceive them to be, must be allowed to be communicated so that individuals can evaluate and make legitimate judgements on them on their own terms. Monday's display of ignorance and disrespect in response to Flynn's 'appearance provokes the question of just how seriously some members of our community favor pluralism when it is bot their own agenda being promoted. ~ ...... •..•.....•..•....•.••...... •...•...... •...... ••.....•...... • • ~ Do you care about anything? ~ :1 :L "-'-' ~~ ...... •...... •••...... •...... ~.. •:. •: LETTERS To THE EDITOR • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• :" : CCLeft'sActions at Flynn try and shout him down or to engage in a disjointed rant ~ J' ""\ ~. " •• .: of your own. Rather, it is either to ignore him or, better : vOl ce your opInIons write a :Speech Disgusting yet, to refute his points via a well-phrased question: hi •? : closing, while I disagree with the College Republicans : : Dear Editor, about nearly everything, they at least have the comrnorr : : I'm writing to express my disgust with the content courtesy and political savvy to let a man speak at :his : letter to the : and tenor of the "discussion" at Mr. Flynn's lecture last own damn lecture. If CC Left can't muster the maturity' : : Monday. First, let me say that I left halfway through to do the same, this campus would be better off without.' : : because I found myself cringing at nearly everything them, :~ : that was said by either Mr. Flynn or his vocal opponents. : dit : Because I'm pretty sure Mr. Flynn doesn't read the Cam Hewitt '05 :'" e lOr. : Voice, I'm not going to rebut his speech here. I would, X3654 : : however, like to take a moment and respond to those : : bastions of free speech and tolerance who felt compelled Students Don't Want To Lose : : to try and disrupt his lecture by blocking the podium and •• ... • periodically shouting unsolicited foolishness. Lyman Allyn •• • To CC Left (please don't stand up and yell anything Editor, •,• dumb until you're actually finished reading this): ••' Granted, your pie was certainly excellent. Beyond that, Over the past few weeks, The Day has printed letters • your challenge to the College Republicans and the likes to the editor and articles sharing the many perspectives • I. of Dan Flynn was unfortunately one of the sorriest dis- on the financial dispute between Connecticut College • .. plays of political pseudo-activism I have seen in three and the Lyman Allyn Art Museum. The voice of the 'lfU"' .1' years at Conn. First, you played right into the current dents and faculty has been noticeably ab. ent, Prestdertt · send to · Republican attacks on academia (that colleges are a Fainstein, however, represented the College in his article T •: • place where free speech is stifled by PC reactionaries) that appeared in The Day on November 2, entitled "A • by proving a case in point for Flynn's typecasting of the Broken Trust: College: We Helped The Museum ·, ••, left every time you caused a disruption, Given that Mr. Improve And Are Willing To Write Off $1.9 Million:' In ~" d Flynn travels to several college campuses per week to response, we composed a letter to the editor olThe Day-" ::.,. CCVOl· [email protected]'lamsurethiSleftist student reaction which was published on November 14. • was neither unexpected nor unwelcome. By encouraging .•• it, he only strengthens his argument that the left is intol- Stndents Don't Want To Lose Lyman Allyn j...... erant and hypocritical. By the same token, those who J .. provide such a reaction do more to make his case than he Published on 11I1412003 , , PO.UCIES ever could. Imagine how much weaker his argument would have been had everyone sat quietly through the Letter To The Editor: lecture and then picked him apart with intelligent ques- As students at Connecticut College, we would like to ADVERTISEMENTS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR tioning. express our disappointment in the recent decisions made The College Voice is an open forum. The opin- Letters to the Editor are due by 5:00 p.m. on Secondly, and arguably more importantly, there is an by the administration with regard to the Lyman Allyn Art- obvious hypocrisy in claiming to be for tolerance and Museum. We have been following the dialogue in 'The :ions expressed by individual advertisers are the Wednesday preceding publication. The pluralism and then attempting to disrupt and shout down Day and understand the different perspectives being th~ir own. In no way does The College Voice College Voice reserves the right to edit letters anyone who disagrees with you, This is ideological1y expressed, as well as the complexities this debate has endorse the views expressed by individual for clarity and length. No unsigned or polarizing and just plain rude. I was honestly embar- highlighted and created. However, this issue is simple. advertisers. The College Voice will not accept anonymous letters will be published. rassed to be a Conn student because so many of my The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is an asset to both ads it deems to be libelous, an incitement to However names may b e withheld upon the peers seemingly couldn't think of a better way to deal Connecticut College and the New London community. ~ violence, or personally damaging. Ad rates are author's request. The College Voice will not with a weak argument than by responding with eveJ,1 We emphasize that the museum is valued and appreciat- :j'vailable on request by calling (860) 439-2813; publish letters deemed to be a personal dumber tactics of their own. If the Klan ever decides to ed by the students and faculty of Connecticut College. hold a rally at Conn, I'll protest with you. Until then, please refer all ad inquiries to the Business attack on an individual. The College Voice " / tyIanager, Jessie Vangrofsky. The College Voice cannot guarantee the publication of any sub- there is no excuse for that kind of discourtesy to a guest As seniors in the Museum Studies Certificate' lecturer in an institution whose aim is to foster critical reserves the right to accept or reject any ad. mission. Letters should be single-spaced, no Program, we have benefited from the experience of hall" thought and intellectual dialogue. At best, it's rude; at ing the Lyman Allyn as a neighbor. The Museum hfi~ > The Editors-in-Chief sball have final content longer than 500 words, and must include a worst, it's nothing more than censorship. played a significant role in the Museum Studies Program approval. The final deadline for advertising is phone number for verification. Please send Let's be clear about this: Mr. Flynn had remarkably at Connecticut College. By forcing the payment of $1.3 ' ~ 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding publi- all letters as a Microsoft Word attachment to: little to say. What he did say was largely a disjointed rant million, the College is doing more than just separating cation. ccvoice@-. and many of his points were logically dubious. However, the proper response to this type of foolishness is not to continued on page, 10., . STATE OF TIlE VOICE ADDRESS THE COLLEGE VOICE

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TilE COLLEGE VOICE' NOVEMBER 21, 2003 • 3 OPINION ANNIHILATE .cCS FROM AMONG You THE "DEMOCRATIC" PARlY

COllEEN WHITE & MAw! JOHNSON -VIEWPOINT YONI FREEMAN - VIEWPOINT , : In order for a revolution to OCcur Before I begin, I would like to commend the believe in their platform and INSTEAD support the platform of th~ of this is utterly unacceptable. Some a;lcritical mass of people must realize College Republicans for bringing a great speaker to Republicans WHO ARE PROPOSING AND SUPPORTING THES~ manifestations of CCS are: attempt- that gestation period has ended and this campus, Dan Flynn. He spoke eloquently, even JUDGES. The Democrats in the Senate do not have the MANDATE to be ing to do nothing about the abject though at times, he was not able to say anything. He preaching their platform (against the judges) is right. that they must become the midwives poverty and the egregious apartheid made a lot of sense. Many people, it seemed to me, The people elected those senators and there are more senators support- Qf social change. Yet, there are in one's own backyard; or, quickly came with a prejudgment as to who he was or what ing the judges than those who are against the judges. The Democratic Party , always those who refuse to acknowl- changing the television channel after he was going to say. I'll bet many of the protesters must live with that reality, even if it is hard to do. They should have sup. edge the signs. Instead, they assume viewing a "Feed the Children" never read his book. In response to the many pro- ported a vote to see how it turned out. They care about the voters right? "... thetrole of oblivious spectators or broadcast, knowing well that one testers there (not necessarily CCLEFT people) 1 This is similar to their debacle several months ago in the Texas legisla- censurers, becoming miscarriage- can sponsor a malnutritioned child hope you heard what he said in the beginning, when ture. The GOP brought to the floor a redistricting plan which would give inducers. In their eyes, the abolition- in Asia or Europe without hurting he told the audience what he meant by the label "left" and that term did not their party more seats in the legislature. This legislation was sure to pass as, ists were mere trouble-makers one's pocket book. Certainly the include Democrats or liberals, but communists, anarchists and the ilk. If you again, public opinion voted for enough people who supported it. Instead of threatening the sanctity of the pecu- most severe and intolerable case of are a Democrat, HE WAS NOT TALKING ABOUT YOU. !J's sad if you letting public opinion choose its rightful course in support of this legislation" -11m institution's generated way of CCS ever reported is failure to con- didn't bother to listen to his opening remarks. what did the Democrats do? They, more than 50 of them, left the legislature" life; anti-colonialist liberators were tribute to the eradication of social The topic of this week's column relates to the recent fumbling rhetoric went on vacation in a neighboring state, and froze the legislature, which no ungrateful, rebellious atavists who injustice, poverty, and all other coming from the Democratic Party. This is a party which claims to represent longer had a quorum to vote. And because legislation on the floor has a time failed to appreciate the patronage of forms of oppression throughout the mainstream opinion of Americans. This is a party which claims to rep- constraint on how long it could be there, the Democrats simply returned Europe; and leaders of the women's one's lifetime. In such an extreme resent the majority, and provide the truth as to how the US must solve its after it expired. Do you call that DEMOCRACY? s~ffrage movement were forwardly case, it is safe to say that one's life problems. This is a party which continuously tells "it" to the American pub- This reminds me of the tactics used by the Nazi Party during its rise tqv Jver-stepping their bounds as the served no purpose at all and that lic and one that acts with the belief it is backed by the bulk of Americans, at power. When it became the majority party in the German parliament before shbordinated subjects of their coun- maybe one should not have been times saying that they are defending the ordinary American. World War II (without having over 50% of seats), it used its power to freeze terparts. Such passive bystanders born. Take for example last week's Senate's talkathon where for 39 hours, the and obstruct the parliament's business. When the parliament was not going have existed throughout all societies As rational moral citizens, it is Republicans tried to get the Democrats to allow a vote on President Bush's to vote its way or legislation that did not look eye to eye with the Nazis carne from time immemorial. They are our obligation to ensure that CCS is judicial nominations, where these nominations could be passed by a simple on to the floor, the Nazis just stood up and left, causing a quorum to be among us today. They permeate all eradicated from society. For, soci- majority. The Democrats refused to comply and spent tbeir allotted time absent. The parliament could not function unless it did what the Nazis spheres of our society, not excluding ety's (society here means the Global babbling about how these nominees were "right-wing extremists" and not believed in, because not following Nazi beliefs, simply as stated before, par-. academia, exhibiting what is per- community) greatest problem is not suitable for the public. This reminded me of Brave New World. Tn their e- alyzed the parliament. Does the Democratic Party really want to be com- ceived to be some form CCS or poverty, inequality, or natural dis- mail newsletter it was said they did not allow a vote on the judicial nomina- pared to such a party? 1 don't think so. Co mpl i ci ty - Com p I ac e ncy- eases. The fundamental reason why tions because the people in question held "extremist, ultraconservative lf the Democrats want to achieve their platform goals, that is fine with Syndrome. these inhumane situations persist at views far outside the mainstream," me as long as it is done using democratic means (i.e. the ballot box) and not "CCS is a wholly non-discrimina- such an exponential rate is that there What on earth are these Democrats talking about? The judges are "outside" by using smear tactics which seek to create a false sense that they do repre- tory "disease." And, as you may are among us those who perpetually the mainstream? Let us for a moment take a look at who is proposing these, sent the majority. I am tired of their bickering that goes something like, have already noticed, those who fall indulge in the gross commercialism which are the Republicans right? And who has the majority in the Senate, "Even though we lost the election, we still represent the mainstream opin- prey to it are not confined to any par- of our day, doing nothing about the Republicans right? What does that mean? Simply put, the MAJORITY ion on the matter," or that they represent some sort of "silent majority."] sure ticular race, ethnicity, religion, or these systems of oppression. These of states BELIEVE in the views of those people they elected to the Senate. hope the word "Democratic" in their name is unlike the fake presence of it ideology, Some of its observable inactive supporters and enablers are So what gives the Democrats the right to say they don't represent the major- in the name "Democratic People's Republic of Korea," It is time the symptoms include, but are not limit- essentially accomplices of oppres- ity of wishes? Sure, they could say that they probably represent the majori- Democratic Party, for starters, act like a party which believes in the process . ed to: consistent satisfaction with sion and are therefore to be held e ty of PEOPLE, however, the Senate is about representing states not people. its name contains. mediocrity, a strong desire to impede morally accountable by the mid- States are equal. The fact they are the minority in the Senate should tell them progress by perpetuating the status wives of justice. something. It is morally wrong for them to be crying about how they know Until next time, quo, a pathological tendency to We cannot continue to collapse the wishes of the majority even though they are in the minority. . YF ascribe blameworthiness to those into a contemptuous condition of The fact they are in the minority means that a majority of states do not whom are objects of oppression and comfort. As history dictates to us, not the oppressors; and, a failure to those who passively stand when the THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF CONNECTICUT COLLEGE grasp seemingly commonsensical war of freedom is fought will find it notions that equality and justice are detrimental to their we1l being. For, JORDAN GEARY- I IJKE To WRITE THINGS to be pursued at all costs, because there can be only two sides. any state of affairs that comes short Annihilate CCS from among you! I won't pretend that I was smart enough to come GLUTTONY at a college campus truly can't refer to anything but beer. THE FREE TRADE TRILOGY PT. 3 up with the idea for this week's column all by Nearly al1 of us are gluttons for beer, or else there would be no need for a , myself. 1 was pacing back and forth in my room, "keg" or a "30 pack". No explanation is necessary here. ADAM WEINBERG-JESUS fREAKs trying to decide between writing about ketchup and As far as PRIDE, no one has more pride than guys who are drunk. As a how much I hate those commercials with John bartender, 1 am privy to such gems as, "Can I get a beer for the little lady Stamos, when a friend of mine named Katie walked here?" and, "Hoo boy, I could drink every beer back there!" When alcohol my, but on the degree to which cor- in. I told her about my writer's block, and she sug- enters the bloodstream, every man believes in their head that they cast off ruption is stamped out in the coun- gested I write about Connecticut College embody- their alter egos, and their inner Superman comes out. I am no exception to . tries government. As long as cor- ing the seven deadly sins, because my favorite this. Of course, all of these people cannot be Superman, because everyone ruption in so many governments is movie is Se7en. Thus, if you don't like this article, yep, you guessed knows that the REAL Superman worked for a newspaper, wink wink (I also rampant, no amount of policy and it. .. Katie's fault. have buns made of pure titanium). loans will help the poor. Institutions AIl right, for all of the toddlers and old ladies with pacemakers reading WRATH is what every Connecticut College student feels when they such as the IMF and WB also are in this, I'll just get LUST out of the way. The funny thing about lust on our walk into the Groton Applebee's. I, for one, love the food at Applebee's, but position to help governments campus is that the pervert engineers that designed the dorms way back in I am not exempt from this feeling of anger that our students feel inside. The increase health, labor, and environ- t 911 meticulously calculated a way to make the walls of the dorm rooms as reason for this is that Applebee's has three walls dedicated to surrounding mental standards, and to help paper thin as possible, without letting the dorms completely collapse on schools. The schools represented are the Coast Guard, UConn, and Mitchell enforce these standards. lf these themselves. The halls are also designed to amplify any sound to around five College. That's right, no Connecticut College student is welcome there, international monetary groups are hundred decibels. If one were to fart quietly in hislher room, it would trans- apparently. When you sink your teeth into the succulent ribs or burgers, just unwilling or unable to adequately form into an explosion of sound that would likely blow the windows out and think that if Applebee's had its way, it would shoot you with a Tommy gun , change their policies and make their kill several tour groups on campus. Thus, you can just imagine what loud sex and throw you off of a bridge. ; decision making processes totally sounds are like. I'll never forget that during my sophomore year, crowds ENVY is pretty much what every person at Connecticut College has transparent, then these institutions used to grow in the hall around one girl's room, because she was so loud that when I tell tbem where I am from. I am from a paradise land, where the wine should be abolished. astronauts orbiting the moon could hear her and her man friend. flows like water and angels sing from every treetop. I am from New Jersey. The focus of global economic The next deadly sin is GREED. Sure, you may look at our campus and I'll bet you practically choked on your envy reading that. development has been grossly mis- see the young, smiling faces as being rather selfless. This is true, for the SLOTH is a simply delightful character from the hit 80's movie • placed. The "Free Trade" institu- most part, but all of that flies out of the window when it comes to the booths "Goonies", but it is also a sin that refers to laziness. 1 think we can all agree , tions have dumped money into at Harris cafeteria. In a large cafeteria filled with uncomfortable wooden that the laziest beings on our entire campus have to be the squirrels. It is multinational corporations, resource chairs and cramped tables, the 16 booths are the veritable eating-places of amazing how little the squirrels on campus are scared of the humans around exploitation, and huge construction kings and queens. These eating areas are in high demand, as you may guess, them, because they are way too lazy to be. They'd rather scare US! I once mega-projects. One after another, because there are so few of them. It is fascinating to watch the hawk-like had a squirrel launch out of a garbage can straight at me, and Inearly went recipient countries have been unable quickness that students have when jumping into a vacant booth one mil- into cardiac arrest. Istarted yelling at the squirrel, and it just stared up at me" • to pay back the loans, and have lisecond after someone has left it. I have gotten up from a booth to get a almost as if to say, "Dude, can I just eat my acorn in peace? Yell all you

ARTS &ENTE RTAINME NT • ,~oadto Comedy Steers Clear of Errors, Ends.in Success 'Department, Cast & Crew Work Comedy of Errors Succeeds in Together to Persevere Through Making Shakespeare Accesible 'Directing Changes & Challenges for All, Humorous Performances

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By KAITI.IN WAI.'l1l In the month leading up to this weekend's opening of Comedy of Errors, ; the show cycled through multiple directors (the last of whom had little over STAFF WRITER _a week and a half to work with the cast), including a Conn senior who only A lot of people are a little apprehensive about seeing a Shakespeare play expected to serve as the production's Assistant Stage Manager. Despite these - myself included. I'm often nervous that I won't fully understand the story abrupt changes and the challenge of not knowing what to expect next, early because I get caught up in Shakespeare's language. lthink I can safely say, indications are that the show will go down as one of the most professional however, that r left Connecticut College's version of William Shakespeare's ~'9nd entertaining efforts put forth by the Theater Department in several years. The Comedy of Errors, directed by Michael Learner and Assistant Director The show was initially expected to have been helmed by Stephen Wisker, Liz Wexler, with not only a significant understanding, but an appreciation/or .,a professional director from England, with Nick Roesler '04 serving as Shakespeare's brilliance that I hadn't fully reached before. I guess you could Stage Manager. However, problems began when Wisker learned in early say I just didn't know how much could be done with Shakespearean dramas. October that he would have to return to England due to complications Although the play had a weak start with a somewhat confusing scene and involving getting his working visa renewed. The rehearsal process began a choppy line performance, it got considerably better with the entrance of week earlier than planned on October 16th, but Wisker was still only able to Daniel Leary and continued to improve as the performance progressed. The • work with the cast a couple times before departing. Wisker initially expect- • play, set in the cheery coastal city of Ephesus, is about a two sets of identi- ed to be gone for no longer than a week and a haJf and assigned Liz Wexler caJ twins, separated at birth, with the twins in each set sharing the same '04, one of the Assistant Stage Managers, to run rehearsals during his name. Daniel Leary and Andrew McCullough played Antipholous of absence, with instructions he left, while Roesler continued to perform his Syracuse and Amipholous of Ephesus, respectively, and Megan Sherlock and responsibilities as Stage Manager. . Sarah Lobel played their faithful servants Dromio of Syracuse and Drornio Wisker was able to get his visa renewed, but unfortunately, a postal strike of Ephesus, respectively. The Comedy of Errors centers on these two sets of affecting all of England prevented his receiving it. On October 31st, when twins who know nothing of each other. Obviously, if these twins lOOKthe fie was scheduled to return, Wisker contacted both the Theater Department same and share the same name, confusion is bound to occur, and the errors to inform them that he did not know exactly when he would be back, that ensue are what keep the play going, I prompting them to make the reluctant decision to hire a new director. Nearly the entire cast did a pretty solid job. Daniel Leary and Jeremy "The situation was unfortunate, as we were really looking forward to Make, however, were brilliant and hilarious. Leary kept the audience ..working with Stephen, and it was really nobody's fault," said Herta Payson, Audrew McCullougb and Sarah Lobel '07 clown around in the foreground as jeremy Make '05 entranced with his wide-eyed and powerfully honest acting, which was demonstrated both by his monologues and the chemistry he and Megan .ultirnately, for the good of the show and the people involved, we decided that Sherlock were able to create as master and servant. Make, as Angelo, con- we couldn't take any chances since Stephen really couldn't say decisively ed as the new director. Learner graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Conn in stantly had the audience laughing due to his light-hearted interpretation of when he would be back." 1989 with a double major in theater and English. He has worked as a direc- his character, portrayed by clowning around. Though Leary, Sherlock, , While the department sought a new director, Wexler was asked to con- tor for the Flock Theater and elsewhere in the past fourteen years. Perhaps McCullough, Lobel and especially Make got more than their fair share of it, :;,-;J,tjnueon as interim director in the mean time. most importantly, Learner has directed /Comedy of Errors/ before, inclnding almost the entire cast partook in a little bit of slapstick humor, which creat- "Liz had already been selected to direct a mainstage play in the Spring j :; a performance in Conn's own arboretum. ed a fun, exciting, and fresb atmosphere for the play. The lively feel of the s,emester through a lengthy process, so we knew she was already thinking as "Michael lives in New Haven and has worked with us before, so we were play was supported by the boldly and brightly colored set, which I hadn't a director and had full confidence she could keep the creative process mov- pleased he was able to step in on such short notice," said Payson. expected. The humor had a modern feel, with Matrix-esque fight scenes and I )ng along until a new director was selected," said Payson. With less than two weeks of rehearsal available to him before the show clearly sexual body language to supplement the innuendos Shakespeare gave " "I was excited about filling in, but also nervous, both because I'm a lit- was scheduled to open, Learner had to work quickly and efficiently. Six and \ his play. My one great reservation about the way the humor was presented, tle afraid of Shakespeare and because I was in another show, ffoa Much eight hour rehearsals, normally not a fixture of the Process until the week however, was that some of the members of the cast found themselves a little '\,ight Makes the Baby Go BlindJ, in the first few weeks of rehearsal, which before the show, were scheduled early on to help Learner establish position- too funny, and couldn't help laughing at themselves when the audience did. \ didn't leave me much time to consult with members of the department," said ing and other technical aspects of the performance Wexler had stayed away In addition to this, some actors seemed to take the notion that they could be Wexler, "But Nick was so helpful and supportive, and [Assistant Stage from so that the new director would not be overwhelmed by having to adjust funny a little too far, exaggerating their characters beyond anything realistic. Manager] Jefferson [Post '04] seriously came to rehearsal every day begging to decisions made before he arrived. WhileI don't think the director should have toned down the humor in this for more work to do. And the cast was fantastic, they were so cooperative "The cast was totally understanding about the long rehearsals and never play, I do think the play could have been better either with different casting and easy to work with, not to mention incredibly talented," complained, they were complete professionals and open to the ideas Michael choices for these parts or more work with these actors. Wexler ran rehearsals for about two weeks, working off Whisker's plans brought in;' said Wexler. Other actors that impressed me included Rosalind Streeter as Nt1U. a ,I with active input from the cast. Richard Digby Day, who directed last fall's Marc Belisle '04 agreed. "I felt like the only way the show could con- greasy kitchen servant with a huge ass and an overstated waddle, and Owen ISchool For Wjves/ came in to assist for two rehearsals, but for the most part tinue after Stephen Jeft was if we got a new director with not only as much Cooney, an exorcist named Dr. Pinch who brought on intense shrieking and it was Wexler and Roesler's show. creative energy as rum, but somebody with enough faith to trust a group of shaking from McCullough, creating one of the funniest scenes in the play. ;l- "Liz and Nick were our rocks," said Megan Sherlock '06, "Without them people he didn't cast himself," he said. "Michael brought all that and a The play ended appropriately, with bows unlike any I had ever scene - each ff):"ewouldn't have a show right now. They pushed us to work and acted like renewed sense of direction and purpose. I've never seen a cast click so well set of actors came out and posed for cheesy pictures rather than taking the everything was fine. They were so supportive and wonderful. We all worked with a new director and with each other." traditional bows. )larder because we knew how hard they were working." At the start of November, a Conn alumnus, Michael Learner, was select- continued on page 9 ;Something Corporate Infuses Their ~,; Love Actually: Curtis' Debut Film Cali-Pop With Serious Issues in North By PAUL DRYIlEN Brings Holiday Cheer To Theatres know, but I can tell this isn't you, your cover's STAFF WRITER blown/But oh no, don't .you dare hang up this phone." By - 't • The sing along chorus then follows with, "Give me With all the bland and cookie-cutter pop/punk music space so I can breathe/Give me space so I can sleep/Give A&E EDtTOR out there today, Something Corporate somehow stands me space so you can drown in this with me." Rated: R (for sexuality, nudity and language) out. There's something about their love for strong The next track, "Down," starts with a low-key piano Length: 128 minutes melodies; impressive craftsmanship and catchy lyrics intro then continues with that mellow feeling for most of Starring: Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Emma ,-that makes you want to listen more and more. Lead the song. It's a great contrast from the previous track, Thompson, Alan Rickman, Laura Linney, Martine >~inger Andrew McMahon's voice, piano playing and which focused on the harder electric guitar. A particular- McCutcheon, Bill Nighy, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightly introspective but melancholy songs certainly emerges as Iy memorable line from the song is "Taste the saline Directed by: Richard Curtis the strengths of the talented, cohesive group. Think Ben rolling down your cheekbone." Summary: Sparkling holiday romance laced with Folds Five, without the humor but with a Jimmy Eats "Only Ashes" continues the trend of following softer cheerfully comic threads and gift-wrapped by a taJented, World-like emo angst. Their first full-length disc, song with harder tracks. This song showcases lead gui- engaging cast. ..,Leaving Through the Window, is definitely one of last tarist William Tell's guitar skills. McMahon uses the Rating: **** year's classic albums. rhyming metaphor of matches Something Corporate's latest and ashes to describe his rela- It's so tempting to give Richard Curtis' Love Actually release, North, follows the tionship, "I can tell it's your a glowing review for its pleasing aesthetics alone-the band as they mature past their turn/I smell the sulfur so clear sparkling romantic comedy boasts both the boyishly I,teenage issues into deeper and .;;. and fire's a beautiful sound/and sexy Hugh Grant and the .more serious topics, while 1 the wings that you bum turn to roguishly handsome Colin .J sticking with the piano driven 1 ashes my dear/and ashes just Firth in addition to an incred- . music and earnest songwriting fall to the ground/yeah we're ibly attractive supporting that earned them their large fan only ashes." "Me and the cast. But I'm not that shallow base. Moon" focuses on a McMahon (okay, I am!) and this isn't the '{. The Orange County band, falsetto, finishing a solid set of first time that Grant and Firth known for their sincere and the five first songs. have appeared in the same ...""~,energetic live performances, The album stays solid movie together (they fought quickly developed a rabid fol- throughout, with the sixth over Renee Zellweger in lowing in Southern California _".,..,-,!".,.._ track, "The Runaway," remind- Bridget Jones's Diary, lucky ~fter only two years of exis- ing me a lot of Something girl i). It is, however, the • tence. Signing with the Corporate's Leaving Through directorial debut for Curtis -~esteemed California indie the Window days. Other than (screenwriter of romantic cult favorites Four Weddings punk label Drive- Thru helpLe~d;-e-x-p-a-n""d:-;s;-0-m-e""t7h7in~g-""'""B;or-'e-'a;--k""M:-;-y~se";I";of':;"-w~h!"i"C!'h"!hasan intricate piano base, "21 and a Funeral and Notting Hill), who looks set to carve Corporate's audience on the West Coast. MCA soon and Invincible" is a definite highlight from the lower- himself a smash hit with a charming movie that, released .caugbt on, releasing their first EP, Audioboxer, and then half of North. McMahon jokes about his new legal sta- well in time for the holidays, combines a talented and o. Leaving. With Leaving, came a long list of radio hits and tus and the future responsibilities involved. He talks engaging cast with several sweet, if occasionally over- ~3 high-profile tour last summer with 3 I I and O.A.R. about suburban living particulars with, "I can have a big sentimental, storylines. .. While Leaving Through the Window covered the house, complain about taxeslPay off my exes, ain't that Set in London, Love Actually follows the lives of .common issues of young love and other pains caused by livin," eight different couples in their quest for true love in var- teenage issues, North is centered around that moment If you're already a fan of Something Corporate, def- ious loosely interrelated tales set during the frantic where we all head out on our own, leaving everything initely give North a listen, it provides an interesting I weeks before Christmas. There's the new British Prime • behind, our home, family and friends. It begins with the development from the songwriting to the music (partie- Minister (Grant), who faUs for his pretty secretary (a beautiful ballad "As You Sleep," a relatively soft start to ularly piano arrangements). If you've never heard them, Monica Lewinsky-ish Martine McCutcheon). Recently ..a more rocking 'album, abound with soothing piano fills. but you like Ben Folds Five or just catchy pop, try them jilted Jamie (Firth) is a writer attempting new love with "As You Sleep" flows into "Space," the harder hit out because they're sure to keep soaring north. his Portuguese housekeeper, who can't speak a word of single. While quite an addictive song, it focuses on a English. Hardworking American Sarah (Laura Linney) broken relationship, opening with the lyrics, "I don't wants to bang her deliciously young co-worker, while Karen (Emma Thompso receives a rude shock when THE COLLEGEVOICE' NOIEM6ER21, 2003 • 5 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Student Band Tidaline Takes Conn by Storm

By RACHEl, GAINES SrAFFWRlTER He did say, however, that the eclectic tastes are a good thing for the band, allowing them to use different styii' To many students here at Conn, the world of and genres in their song-writing to keep fans interested MOBROC may not be the most appealing option on the and on their toes. music scene. The acronym is often associated with hard In addition to the upcoming show. Tidaline was rock, metal, or punk music, which only satisfy the music recently 'played on WCNI and also put out their first hunger for one portion of campus. However, MOBROC demo. "[The recording process, was really fast. We"e truly supplies campus with an exceedingly wide range had so much work outside of the band, so it's hard to of music, and assuredly something for everyone. For find time to set aside to record. So we had to do it under those students in search of the alternative rock scene, a really tight schedule and budget in the bam." The first they need look no further than Cro's Nest this Saturday fifty people at Saturday's show will receive free copies at 9:00 where the featured band will be Tidaline. of the self titled demo. The group is composed of Micah Weisberg '04 (gui- No band, even one as talented as Tidaline, can sue tar and back-up vocals), Blake Zahn '04 (drums), junior ceed without some help and support from the communi- Erik Rapprich '05 (guitar and lead vocals), and sopho- ty. Bands at Conn are fortunate enough to have more Ken Brown '06 (bass). None of the four guys are MOB ROC to supply that help. "Being in MOBROC is a drugged out rock stars or egomaniacs. They are normal really cool thing," says Weisberg. "It really comes down Conn students who love music. In fact lead singer Erik to having that practice space [in the barn]. It lets liS pia Rapprich even knits in his spare time. as loud as we want." "[We] came together pretty fast," said band "[MOBROC) is a very good club to have on cam- spokesman Micah Weisberg. "Blake and I have been pus," he adds. "Being in a band ... r would recommend it. playing together in three bands on campus so far. We got It's kind of like being on a sports team." Being a mem- the new group of guys together the beginning of the ber of a band is a great experience in and of itself, and semester. We gelled really well together. Our creative inclusion in the MOBROC scene only adds to the feel- vision is very similar and the work ethic is there." ing of community for musicians on campus. Despite the extraordinary musical chemistry in the "I think it could be even bigger and better in the band, musical tastes and interests differ so starkly from future too. A lot of people don't know enough about , Micah Weisberg '04, Ken Brown '06, Erik Rapprich '05 and Blake Zalm '04 comprise Tidaline, an up and coming rock band on campus. They band member to band member that Weisberg could not . will be performing ill eros Nest at 9pm on Salllrday, November 22. [Stintson] even pick one influence that had touched all four guys. CO/1II nued on page 9 'Salt Dancers Weaves Poetic Story ~"~~~~,~=~"'~.~"~~, By JULIA WISBACH my Californian friend was on a mission to satisfy his craving for some qual- Then at the age of forty-one, Julia finds herself unmarried, pregnant, and ity raw fish. As a connoisseur.of this unique style of food, he thought that Go STAFF WRITER surprisingly determined to keep her child. She khows that in order to become Fish restaurant of Old Mistick Village would be our best bet. We arrived' at r'\1l~J, "When I turned four, my father taught me the salt dance: he sprinkled a the mother her child deserves, she must first face her past and find answers around 7:30 on a Saturday night and, because we neglected to call ahead and line of salt on the living room floor ... and told me to leave everything Ifeared to the questions that plague her. Why had her mother left? Why had her take advantage of priority seating, waited for about an hour before a table or no longer wanted behind that line."! father changed so drastically? And what had she done to deserve his anger? became available. Upon entering the restaurant Iwas immediately impressed Finally, after a twenty-three year absence, Julia returns to her hometown to with the modern artsy decor, including prints, mobiles, blown glass, paint- So begins Ursula Hegi's Salt Dancers, the moving tale of one woman's confront her father and discover the secrets that had torn her family apart so ings, and sculptures, and the spacious interior. journey through memories tinged with hatred, sadness, and love in search of many years before. The restaurant had a funky shape, with four dr$.~ 10Hghidden truth. When I first picked up Salt Dancers and read the jacket review, Ithought tinct areas, including the kitchen, bar, sushi bat, Without ever knowing the reason, Julia awakens one morning to find that that the theme was somewhat melodramatic in a "mid life crisis" sort of way. and main dining area, all separated by large glass her mother has gone. "She is not even ten years old when her mother departs, It was Ursula Hegi's reputation alone that convinced me to read the first windows so one can actually watch the food leaving in her wake a trail of anger and betrayal that will eventually destroy page, and that first page convinced me to finish the novel that same night. preparations. It is important to note that the the family she had abandoned. In the years that follow, Julia witnesses her Despite having a storyline that could easily become a daytime soap, I restaurant actually has two different menus, one 'father's drinking worsen until he is no longer a loving father, but an abusive believed Salt Dancers. Hegi is a master at blending joy and sorrow into a specifically for the sushi bar and then the regular .. man whom she grows to fear and despise. Julia never finds out what went so complex mixture that accurately resembles life. Her characters are so well seafood menu as well. We chose to eat in the spe- horribly wrong, and no amount of questioning brings her closer to an crafted that they breathe life into her words, rendering the story real. cific sushi section, which meant that we could answer. She grows up taunted by the memories of happiness her family had Julia's narrative voice in particular is key in portraying what Hegi wants ELIZABETH GREENMAN choose from over fifty different raw fish options . once known. the reader to see. She quickly becomes a three dimensional person whom the Lunch With Liz while we waited, guaranteeing a fresh and quality , When Julia leaves for college she vows never to return, believing that the reader wilileam to love, hate, and above all, understand. Hegi does not have ------product pain of her childhood will fade with distance and time. She later learns that to tell the reader how to feel. Through Julia's voice, the very anguish and Despite the freezing cold weather outside, the restaurant had the A no matter how far she runs or how many years pass, she remains haunted by grief, hope and love that entrap Hegi....scharacters also capture .her readers. pumping, so T was inclined to order a steaming cup of New London Clam her childhood. Even as she excels in her professional life, her personal life Salt Dancers is the perfect "rainy day" or "read before bed" book. It is Chowder to warm me up. It was one of the better chowders I've had since is shadowed by the trauma of her past. Slowly, the semblance of comfort she an easy read with believable characters and 3 plot made interesting by Ursula I've been out here, especially with the oyster crackers mixed in. Two other has worked so hard to find begins to disintegrate as her fear of becoming a Hegi's undisputable ability to tell a story. Salt Dancers is a poetically writ- people at the table were feeling the same need for warmth so they both parent causes her to lose a husband, and her combined inability to trust or be ten novel that will capture its readers with its poignant depiction of the mix- ordered Miso Soup, which on the menu was described as soybean paste soup l'tllone results in a string of failed romances. ture of failure and triumph that make up life. with tofu, scallion and wakame seaweed. Once again, I was suspicious btu they both really enjoyed it - one even drained his in one gulp. We skipped all the other appetizer options and went straight to the best Jump Off The Bandwagon! Jeff, This One's For You part: SUSHI. Among the five of us, we ordered fourteen maki-zushi rolls, which came sliced instead of in hand roll form (basically an ice-cream COile shape). Everything that we ordered came beautifully arranged on ornate plat- At least twice a week 1get into an argument musical ideas. Where some bands insert random it lacks coherency and can deter a listener not ters in many shapes and sizes. The variety of ingredients and the resulting with my good friend Jeff about what makes background ShOUlSinto every song for the sake accustomed to these polar extremes. The Hard- medley of distinct colors combined to give the sushi an impressive appear- music good. He argues for the complexity of the of contrast, Spitalfield know exactly where they Ons have the creativity necessary to make in ance. The food was almost too good looking to eat, but just almost. We writing and the virtu- belong, along with vocal distortion and repeti- interesting record, and while they do utilize this couldn't resist the enticing aromas or ignore our churning stomachs, so ashy of the musician- tion. Remember Right Now is a quasi-punk creativity to some extent on Very Exciting! there everyone dug right in. ship. 1 argue that ener- record with pop sensibilities and no sign of pop is plenty of room for growth. In short, when the My buddy from Cali went all out, ordering 6·different kinds of sushi. He gy and emotion playa conformities, closely related to Jimmy Eat Hard-Ons are good, they're very. very good ...and started with Bluefin Sashimi, which was just nicely sliced, and incredibly huge part in the quali- World, but nowhere near New Found Glory. The when they are bad, they're awful. If you're up for good tasting, raw tuna. He also got Spicy Hamachi (yellowtail fish), the sim- ty of a song or a band uses their drummer well. Not only does he a challenge, or just something completely off the ple mini Tekka Tuna Rolls consisting of just tuna and rice, Spicy Tuna Rolls, record, and that sim- break away from tempting simplicity, he does wall, give this record a try. Honolulu Rolls consisting of tuna, avocado, cucumber and sprouts, Yaki plicity isn't necessari- great drum fills and uses strategically placed Maid Rolls, and concluded with a grand finale of California Rainbow Rolls, ly the downfall of xylophone on several tracks. The record also fea- VoIOV3IT Volovan All the sushi he ordered looked good and tasted even better, but ri:.~ music. This is why 1 tures a well-placed cello. Spitalfield doesn't bave Lakeshore Records 2002 California Rainbow put them all to shame. It was by far the most expensive like things like punk a formula. Each song is executed with determi- www.volovan.eom dish we ordered, but it was well worth it. First of all, the rolls were gorgeous nation to do something creative and exciting, EMILY MORSE and bluegrass, and Jeff Before I heard Volovan, I'd gone through because they were so colorful, draped with smoked salmon, avocado, and likes opera metal and placing Remember Right Now among the best about eight records that sucked. I was at my tuna. Secondly, the taste, with such a unique combination of flavors. was Jump Off the Bandwagonl j-pop, while both of us punk records to have come out this year. breaking point. In faet;.------, amazing. California Rainbow Rolls are an essential part the sushi experience ------like rock, but not for I had concluded that if "IIfllQ'n 'lQ'''IInlN 1M at Go Fish, even if you only order the sushi to look at it (but you'd be crazy), the same reasons. Ibelieve that a combination of Hard-Ons Very Exciting! one more record that '8~lb~V9lA\U~ I had also ordered Spicy Tuna Rolls, and then shared my friend's orders both simple and complex ideas can make a song Bompl Records 2003 sucked hit my ears, I .. of Yaki Maid and Sansei Rolls, both of which I would recommend. The Yaki really stand-out. The following bands seem to www.bomp.comlhardons.html was going to throw it Maid is actually just a California roll with the typical cucumber, avocado and have this concept in mind. I have to admit - I was very skeptical about out my window. sesame fiJIing, but with smoked salmon instead of crab for the meat. the Hard-Ons. 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He Spitalfield, a Chicago-based pop-emo band with the little guy a idea where their lyrics fall, as they sing entirely also got the more exotic Bagel Roll, which had smoked salmon, cream a hardcore background, are breaking that mold. chance, I gave it a lis- in Spanish. What I can tell you is that whatever cheese, pico de gallo and cucumber wrapped up in the middle of the rice aod At times they're thrashing guitars and at other ten, and the Hard- they're saying, it sure as hell sounds pretty and seaweed. I liked this particular sushi for its uniqueness, but questioned how times they are slowed down and melodic. The Ons managed to sur- upbeat. Volovan's instrumentation exhibits a little authentic it really was with the addition of cream cheese. The fact that we musicians are skilled, exhibiting their many prise me. 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6 • NOVt;1\1Blm 21, 2003 • Till; COI.u:ca: V01U: NEWS .!Professor Eugene Gallagher Commended by State of Connecticut

By MAKENA CAHIU.

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When asked why he thought Professor Eugene Gallagher was a good teacher, Jesse Fink replied, IIHe's not a good teacher, he's the BEST teacher there is." This was pretty much the general consensus among students who have taken his classes. Shayna Crowell, who took Religion 101 as a freshman, said that, " Professor Gallagher brings something to the subject of religion. He is interesting and enthusiastic, and you can really tell that he loves what he . ~oes," Professor Gallagher isn't one to talk about himself. In his opinion he doesn't do anything special, but just tries his hardest to be attentive and connect with students, helping them gain a deeper understanding and apprecia- tion for religious studies. He describes religion as something, "that is contemporary and always changing ... vital, vibrant and alive," A deep knowledge of it is imperative for students who want to become "interpreters of what is going in in the world in which they live." These are all reasons why Professor Gallagher was chosen as the Connecticut Professor of the Year by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. He was nominated by Amy Moulton, a Connecticut College graduate of the class of 1998, who credits him with helping students who wouldn't ordinarily be interested in religious studies, "to find themselves excited about a class

on things that they never would have dreamed of studying. II The Professor of the Year, which was established in 198 J, is awarded to teachers who put outstanding effort and dedication into teaching. make a deep commitment to "",~eir students and utilize innovative reaching methods. .... Professor Gallagher is a specialist in the history of religions, new religious movements, and religious terrorism. tIe has written and co-authored many books, such as Wily Waco? Cults and the Battle/or Religious Freedom, Divine Man or Magician? Cetsus and Origin 011 Jesus, and Expectation and Experience: Explaining Religious Conversion. After September II th, he was instrumental in helping students understand the religious motives behind the attack, and even taught a class called "Religion and Terrorism,"which nearly 200 students attended. Professor Gallagher accredits a large portion of his success as a teacher to the students that he gets to work with ~tConn. IIThe students at CC are wonderfully talented. I enjoy working with students who have a real capacity for working hard, for engaging in serious study, and who relish what they are doing in the classroom. I count myself lucky to be able to work with them," he says. With almost 200 students taking his Religion 101 course every year, 1 he gets plenty of opportunities to make an impact, and some would say that he's almost developed a "cult follow- Eugene Gallagher, Professorof Religionand specialist in the bistory of religions, new religious movements, and religious terrorism, was ing" of his own. recently recognized as the Connecticut Proffesor of/be Yem:. (lVilso1J) :Women's Center in Freeman Renovated Dan Flynn Sparks Controversy on Conn's Campus continued from page 1 there it is." Flynn's comment was met with cheers and America." The group was passing out pie on plates with applause from some audience members. Leftist quips written out on them. To the question "Want Several more members of CCLeft stood and turned some pie?" even College Republicans said yes. their backs shortly thereafter, as Flynn was being active.- "I took some pie," said sophomore Trish said with a ly heckled by the audience and forced to deal with qu~- grin. "It was good pie, I enjoyed it." tions that were not on the topic of his discussion. The table CCLeft swarmed about also had fliers that Afterwards, Flynn mentioned that he could not have they inserted into the hands of passerbys very eagerly. asked for a better prop to help make the point of his Behind CCLeft, it was easy to see that the Nest was very address, referring to the "spastic outbursts" and attempt- full, even at 7:15. ed "hijack" of the event. Owen Kloter, Vice-Chair of College Republicans, Flynn began his speaking engagement at 7:30, spoke introduced Flynn to the audience, adding that the CR for nearly an hour and a half - longer than usual due to "would so graciously like to thank CCLeft for the frequent verbal interjections from an inflamed audience. refreshments !" When making an argument for what America has done Flynn opened his remarks with an unusual tactic, for the world, Flynn pointed out that the adolescents In asking students to call out names of "well-known liber- Tiananmen Square "were not quoting from Mao's Little als." Ironically, it took some coaxing to have the audi- Red Book. They were quoting the Declaration of ence call out names at first, but eventually Howard Dean, Indepeodence." For emphasis, he added "What was Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, and even Jerry Garcia, to unique about America at that time [of the founding), .,. chuckles of laughter, were named. But Flynn had reason [was that theJ founders planted the germ of freedom and Members of the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance Buzz)' Napoli, ·Lauren Lovett, Rachel Chase, and Nicole Adams participated in the to use this tactic. "Aside from some minor differences, democracy, and it spread to around the country." restoration of the women! center; currently located ill Freeman 100. (Pace) most of the people mentioned are virtually identical to, At the close of his speech, Flynn quoted Jeann; By AmI! KuclI more members." say. President Bush," cautioned Flynn. " My book is Kirkpatrick, saying "Americans need to face the truth Lovett stressed that the center is seeking help in called Why the Left Hates America-I'm NOT saying about their nation ... no matter how pleasant that truth NEWS EDITOR designing t-shirts. painting a mural, and contributing to liberals. It is more Gore Vidal than AI Gore." may be, and 1 do hope some of you guys take that to The Connecticut College chapter of the Feminist the space with other artwork. She added that they are An energetic speaker, Flynn used no notes, and heart." Majority Leadership Alliance, also referred to as "committed to reestablishing the Connecticut College spoke easily to the college audience, respecting that the He then spent the next hour answering questions FemMaj, recently renovated their branch of The Women's Center into a vibrant, active space to serve as students in the room were more against him than with from the audience. At 10:00, after speaking for 2 hour . Women's Center in Freeman tOO. Four members of the a base for a variety of initiatives." him, and knowing that he had to be provocative to appeal Flynn invited those who still had questions to approach club painted, organized the room's furnishings, and The Feminist Majority Foundation was founded in to them. He spoke at length about Leftist activity in aca- him as he signed books. accenting the space with carpet. The renovations took 1987 and the focus of the organization is to empower demia, towards the nation, and in Hollywood, and took The Q&A, for all of the tough questions for F1yn.n, place this past Friday from roughly nine in the morning women "economically, socially, and politically," accord- heat from the audience in doing so. also stimulated students to reflect on the actions of _until 4:30 in the afternoon. ing to the Connecticut College Website. This group is Once Flynn's speech was underway, he thrice invited CCLeft. Senior Noah Silverman, eloquent per usual,

fl The group desires the support and attention from the intended for those who are fervent about supporting such people clogged in the back of the room and the doorway expressed "I consider myself quite a leftist, and 1 am 'College campus as a whole, includiog input as to ideas a cause, and both women and men are encouraged to to move forward, and sit along the sides of the stage, or ashamed of the way CCLeft conducted itself." for various usage of the room and decorating contribu- participate. against the walls around the stage. Silverman went on to ask Flynn a provocative question tions. FMLA has sponsored such activities as "Love Your To enhance his point, Flynn brought along visual and on US immigration policy. Someone else told Flynn, the Rachel Chase, President of the FMLA at Conn and Body Week," a panel discussion on athletic body images, audio media. Three items were of particular note. Flynn "best thing you said tonight was that the Republicans head facilitator of the Every Women's Gender Resource and movie night with Professor Mab Segrest, in addition held up the cover of a University of Wisconsin maga- wouldn't do that if CCLeft had a speaker." "Center, commented, "Needless to say, we were really to their contributions to re-opening and painting the zine, in which a student of color had been cut and paste "Buzzy" Napoli asserted "While 1 disagree with you, "proud!Some people poked their heads into the room and Women's Center as well as numerous other contribu- in with a group of Caucasian students, highlighting I do think it's interesting that you have this perspective helped and we are all really grateful." tions to the community and state. academia's desperate longing to appear multi-cultural. and that you came tonight. 1 was really surprised that he The organization's goal is to establish a grassroots Levitt added, "Overall, we look to foster a celebrato- For Flynn, this incident illustrates the "fraud diversity" didn't support the Iraq War, that was something I didn't center "designed to be a celebratory and informational ry and informational space open to the entire student rampant on college campuses "Real diversity is diversi- expect." However, like many students that night, Buzzy ..space" according to Chase. body. We are committed to a vision of the Women's ty of ideas and diversity of viewpoints." While speaking cautioned Flynn away from using childish names te The group members hope to become more knowl- Center as both a safe space for students to talk about and of academia, Flynn expressed that "the kind of diversity describe those on the Left, or members of CCLeft who edgeable in areas of sexual assault and violence and they explore issues of gender and sexuality and as a base of you get at a place like CC, or any liberal arts college in Flynn had called moronic. "You would just be more intend to utilize their knowledge by assisting the campus political activities to work on the deconstruction of sex- the country, seeks to have a faculty that looks like the effective if you used more educated language," Napoli, a community. The group plans on displaying the message ism through the empowerment of people of all genders, UN, but with a mind set of a San Francisco coffee freshman, told Flynn. that they are open to helping their peers in addition to within our society and especially within our school. We house," and also called attention to the fact that politi- That evening, Flynn quickly sold out of all the books :offering information, giving advice and distributing con- are deeply committed to transforming the Women's cally conservative faculty are outnumbered by liberal he had brought with him. As he signed them, Flynp traceptives. The space is intended for the use of other Center into a useful space, and we know that we will be faculty more than 10 to one on most college campuses. answered questions and did not leave Cro's Nest until organizations and groups of students who wish to gather even more successful if we can build a wider foundation The second particularly interesting media, Flynn the last person had been given the chance to ask her in a supportive environment. of support." played several audio clips of protesters demonstrating question. Mr. Flynn did not leave the campus until II :00 Chase added, "We want to act as an ally for students Napoli, acting inter-collegiate liaison added, "There against the Iraq War, 47 of which he had recorded at PM, three hours after he began his speech. )n the judicial issues of sexual assault." is a lot of information out there and many opportunities, protests. "A lot of people said the same crazy things," In a message to College Republicans later th~t Four students partook in the renovations of Freeman but unless we have a larger and more active group, it will said Flynn. "These [people] are not the second coming evening, Kloter mused, "The turnout was just fantastic, -\00. Nicole Adams, Treasurer and Co-Chair of the be difficult to reach our full potential." of Einstein." Flynn also mentioned banners reading "We and it really looks like everyone got almost as excited a\ Women's Center, Buzzy Napoli, Intercollegiate The FMLA is devoted to more than just issues support our troops when they shoot their officers." Said they did about self-scheduled exams by the numbers that Coordinator, Lauren Lovett, Vice President and regarding sex, and the members have put forth time and Flynn/That's pretty sick." turned out to see Mr. Flynn. So thanks to everyone again Secretary, and Rachel Chase dedicated their Friday to a thought into relevant issues and goals. The women's Showing a scene from Monty Python's "Life of for corning...and making this a really memorable event." .cause each feels very strongly about. center is currently in the works, but the members of Brian" was arguably the most effective of Flynn's exam- Flynn's remarks were forefront in the minds of cc - ~ In order to adequately supply the women's center FMLA hope that the space will be regarded as a safe ples. This scene showed how the People's Front of students even on Thursday afterooon, as they chatte"~ "with necessary staff and resources, the group needs more haven and a useful environment for all students, those Judea, in plotting to rebel against the Romans, disre- about the event before professors began class, three days members. The college supplied the FMLA with two involved in the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, garded all that Rome had done for them, and in doing so after the event. As Napoli mentioned, many students thousand dollars to initiate the women's center, yet the and others who are merely interested in reaping the ben- drew parallels to the Left's relationship with America. were enraged over language Flynn employed to describe students are battling a lack of members and a time efits of the women's center. As Flynn sees it, "America has its own 'People's front of Leftist elite Noam Chomsky, others on the Left, and dIS :"crunch. The group intends to reach out to more thanjust Added Chase, "A lot of people are afraid of the "F" Judea." ruptive students. "Part of me is here to give a showj'

> omen across campus and Chase is adamant about word and associate feminism with radical endeavors. The scene so enraged some members of CCLeft that, Flynn responded to questions on this subject. "I'rn not a "exhibiting the group's desire to utilize its power and Attitudes change when we share the definition of femi- when lights were restored, the audience and the speaker punching bag -I'm gonna give back. My nature is not to embrace its potential. "This space can be whatever the nism according to the FMLA. According to the FMLA, found one individual from CCLdl Front and center, be a shrinking violet." students want it to be and the only thing limiting us is Feminism is, 'the policy, practice, and advocacy of polit- standing with his back toward Flynn. The individual One other element about Flynn that students could -our energy. We really need people to jump in and help. ical, economic, and social equality for women.' It is as loudly refused repeated invitations to sit down and not get over was the title of his book, which many felt . _ .,()ur club is really small, but we want to address the simple as that." respect those he was blocking, those who paid Flynn to was un-intellectual and a gross generalization. "It's !\ diverse needs of the campus, in order to do this we need speak, and Flynn himself. The individual had been dis- hard hitting title. But it's also only five words." While Remember: ruptive earlier in Flynn's speech as well, but shortly after speaking afterwards with a student, Flynn said the You've still got until Monday to turn your a Campus Safety Officer attempted to intervene, Flynn "nature of a title is that it generalizes, and it's a catch:' offered "Officer, if he wants to stand up there and make "In" List ballots (located on the follOWing For what is often considered a painfully apathetic a fool of himself, that's fine, I don't wanl to make a school, especially io terms of politics, members of the page if you lost yours) in either to our scene for anyone," and Flynn moved to a section of the student body have been surprisingly opinionated abou't office or to ccvoice@- stage where he could be seen. this engagement. J arnie, a freshman had "about as much CCLeft, whose noisome and juvenile obsn'uctions of fun as a skin-eating plague ..." While Ryan Kelley, also a Have a question or need a new ballot? Flynn's speech provoked even CCLefters to call for rea- freshman, said, "It was entertainin.g ...! liked the colli- Call us at x2812 son and to "get over yourself," also invited Flynn to pro- sion." Sophomore Colin Foote hopes "after tonight /" nounce "Folks, if you wf{lJ.tto see the Left in action, coitinued on pa~ "6 ,

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; 8 • Nm'EM8ER 21, 2003 • Tue COLLEGEVOICE SGA MINUTES 11/13/03 Tom Carey has seen people walking out with real mugs recently because the paper cups were taken away. In addition, the plastic Daily CONNtact Attendance cases are missing from Freeman and JA. Knowlton was absent. Philip Gedeon asked why the Cro menu was so limited after a certain .~, time. He couldn't get a sandwich past 10:30 PM . Student Open Forum Bonnie Prokesch noted that the Committee formerly known as HPRR is Rick Gropper clarified that the Student Open Forum is a time when stu- currently reviewing the social host policy. Shelly Metivier and Anne dents should be able to voice their opinions and the SGA should listen objec- Hopkins-Gross are open to changing the policy. tively. A statement as to the direction of their concern may be noted at the Pete Lelek suggested changing the title of social host to something else. "end of their discussion, and the Assembly may discuss their own concerns ~~}"'afterthe students at large have voiced theirs. Old Action Items Philip Gedeon would like a follow up on the idea of a change machine. Approval of Minutes Rick Gropper will email Scott McEver again. Minutes from 11/6 were approved. Tom Carey asked about an update on call boxes. Rick Gropper mentioned that the call box for Unity is currently being ',' Officers' Reports installed, while the orders fro Morrison and Smith are in progress. ~;oIo:":' Bonnie Prokesch brought up that the Fall Concert is Saturday night and Thomas McEvoy requested an update on telemarketers calling student tickets may be purchased at the Info. Desk. numbers. Alexa Lynch and Caitlin Greeley presented Res. Life's ideas about the Tom Carey noted that he had asked about that, and a letter was sent by smoking policy. . the Communications Issue Project. The Res. Life Committee has suggested various locations around cam- Rick Gropper noted that the Cro Snack Shop will hopefully be back to -..,~pus through extensive evaluation where smoking receptacles may be locat- regular hours after Thanksgiving. ....~ed. These suggested locations thus far include: between Wright and Park, continued from page 1 Committee (AAPC), one of two aca- Hamilton and Lambdin, Morrison, Larrabee and KB, Marshall and Park, New Action Items faculty members to hear their input demic-based committees of the Windham, Laz and Warnshuis, Smith and Burdick, the Blackstone, Plant and Alexa Lynch brought up that the third floor ceiling in Freeman leaks and on the self-scheduled exam issue. College that is composed of both Branford area, between Knowlton and Harkness, Freeman and JA. The pro- the Blackstone third floor bathroom leaks onto the second floor hallway. In Some faculty members conveyed students and faculty. Tbe AAPC will posed cost is around $500 per receptacle and the idea of placing benches addition, some students have expressed concern that when work is being wariness towards self-scheduled then review the SSTF's report, hold near some of the receptacles has been brought up. The specific receptacle done in their dorms they don't know about it, for example, the new Larrabee exams, which they mainly attribute a faculty open forum on self-sched- that is being considered fits into the college's "sight vocabulary" ... meaning bathrooms. to the academic dishonesty that has uled exams, and ultimately bring a ii aesthetically meshes with the school. Colin Foote will bring this issue to the Physical Plant Committee. occurred on campus (this belief can recommendation to the FSCC. Sarah Schlessinger asked if the "20 ft. from dorms" law included aca- Sarah Schlessinger asked about a water cooler for the Laz kitchen. be validated by statistical evidence The final step in the process is demic buildings as well. Rick Gropper responded that this should go to the Dining Services from the College's judicial system). for the FSCC to review the AAPC's Rick Gropper responded that the law pertains to residential and work Committee, but there is a possibility that Laz needs to buy one. In response to this crucial factor, presentation and bring it to the facul- -;places, but the SGA's main concern is with residential areas. Andy Ober asked about why email has been so slow. SGA President, Rick Gropper, ty for a final vote. Rick Gropper ~. J Philip Gedeon asked about the exclusion of River Ridge and Abbey Rick Gropper mentioned that IS had just sent out an e-mail about this noted, "As outlined in [the SSTF's] notes, "The FSCC is not in favor of House. issue. Students are leaving too many of their messages on the server instead presentation, Option I (leave exams completely eliminating self-sched- Alexa Lynch will look into specialty housing. of downloading them onto their computer through Outlook Express. as they are) includes a three pronged uled exams, but feels that something Pete Lelek questioned the placement of the receptacle near Branford, Alex Schoenfeld brought up the idea of putting a cap on the amount of educational component that will must be done to ensure the effective- 'Burdick and Smith, as it seems that smokers congregate in different areas ernails one may have in their account. hopefully help to alleviate the cheat- ness of the system." - :'!bere. In addition, Blackstone residents typically don't smoke. Usman Sheikh brought up that some students don't own laptops or com- ing issue." The campus community shollld Dean Miltsone mentioned that Blackstone may not be substance free puters and they should be able to access their email through the website. The SSTF's next plan is to pres- be informed of the final decision on indefinitely. Maybe an update is needed. ent the feedback from students and self-scheduled exams by February of Alex Schoenfeld noted that geographically this receptacle plan seems to Philip Gedeon would like better TV channels, and sometimes they are faculty to the Academic the 2004 academic year. work well, but it may not necessarily be where people smoke. They seem to out. Administrative and Procedures smoke right outside the door. Nick Iyengar noted that the editors of the College Voice need a new com- Alexa Lynch responded that the plan aims to keep students away from puter. the dorms because of the health concerns. Pete Lelek responded that they need to go through the Finance Alex Sandman asked more about punishments for smoking. Committee, and they need an audit. continued from page 1 This co'mmittee does not have the authority to suggest or state punish- "This generation will lift a dark cloud of violence from our world," Ridge ments. Old Business spoke directly to the hearts of the cadets. "And the Coast Guard has set the (, " Sarah Schlessinger asked if weather, namely rain, was taken into account Alex Sandman asked about Coffee Grounds becoming a Club. tone," 4'when determining these locations. Tom Carey noted that they are meeting next weekend but for personal Secretary Ridge spoke of terrorism, "civilization's collective shame," of Kiera McFadden-Roan brought up that there is a place behind KB where reasons they have not been able to work on their constitution recently. the growth of information technology in relation to DHS, communication many people smoke, and they will not stop smoking there simply because with business and the private sector, and also allowed himself to give a the receptacle is placed somewhere else. Would it be possible to place New Business thoughtful response to a cadet's question on the Patriot Act. The Secretary smaller receptacles, even the simple coffee cans, in discreet locations where Amendment to C-Book regarding HDC (House Diversity Coordinator) compared it to a Grand Jury, which he pointed out is always very secretive. smokers tend to congregate? position "There's been a lot of controversy, but the US Patriot Act, I think, has been Caitlin Greeley noted that the position of the receptacles isn't necessari- P. 38 in C-Book under F, number 3. Jason Allababidi and Alexa Lynch very, very effective. But we will never forsake our liberty for our security." "ly where people must smoke, but where we would like them to throw out do not feel that their positions are well enough equipped to oversee the posi- "We keep hearing in the media that there are all these problems with the their butts. tion of HDC. They have spoken to Sarah Patch, Area Coordinator for North US Patriot Act against our civil liberties," said Ridge. "As I like to ask peo- Nick Iyengar commented that coffee cans don't cost any money and do Campus, and she would like to chair the HDC Committee. Jason and Alexa ple, which part bothers you the most? I'm very comfortable with the Patriot the job fine. would like to remain involved with the HDC position. Act. I'm very comfortable with the job John Ashcroft has done. If it didn't Alexa Lynch commented that the coffee cans were a temporary install- Holly Simpson suggested either Jason or Alexa alternate attending meet- work, I'd say 'Send it back to the toolbox." -rhent, as this is a state law, and the receptacles will be permanent. ings because it is important that the SGA remain linked to this position. At that point, Ridge saw the opportunity to launch another small joke. He Pete Lelek asked about the model of the receptacle, and if Physical Plant Eddie Slade and Sarah Schlessinger agreed. said, "Now I'm starting to sound like Ross Perot!" And in his best Ross Perot had been able to evaluate them and how easy it would be to empty them. Alex Schoenfeld, Pete Lelek and Jill Peters noted the importance of the impression as he shook his finger, 'Send it back to the toolbox!": Alexa Lynch responded that yes, Physical Plant has been involved in this SGA remaining connected to this position. Maybe a Senator could sit in on Only several other students from Connecticut College were able to attend process. the HDC meetings. The SGA needs retain access to important decisions. the event, and they all offered very positive feedback in response to the t, '. These suggestions will be clarified and brought back to the Assembly. Jason Allababidi noted that right now regardless of whether we are there engagement. The entire event lasted only an hour and a quarter. • Constitution of the Conn. College Hip-Hop Club or not, everything the HDC's do is through Sarah Patch It was not the first time a member of the President's cabinet has visited Dushane Ramsay explained that the club would hold Freestyle Eddie Slade noted that the HDC position was created in response to an the Academy recently. Just a few months ago, in May, the President himself Workshops, analyze movies about Hip-Hop culture, and possibly put togeth- issue, and we need to continue to treat this issue with respect and attention. was the key-note speaker at Commencement. Although other senior-level er some sort of festival of bands, among others things. Alexa Lynch noted that after this year, HDC's will be selested through cabinet members have spoken, Secretary Ridge is clearly a favorite. Cadets Alexa Lynch asked if there would be any competitions. some sort of application process. said they cannot wait to have him return. Yes, there may be some competitions. Eddie Slade asked what the HDC's have done so far in meetings. Erin Riley asked how many people were interested do far. Jason Allababidi responded that they have been asked to put up things in Dan Flynn Sparks Controversy on Conn's Campus There are two full sheets of names. dorms that they think will promote diversity. Theoretically things that continued from page 6 Andy Ober asked if it was customary to win a "majority" of the votes HDC's are doing wilt come back to the SGA anyway, as the HDC sits on that our campus finally has some instead of a "plurality," in a constitution House Council which is directly linked to SGA through the dorm's Senator, people are going to go home and are real diversity where another side of Usman Sheikh noted that it should actually read "simple majority". Pete Lelek brought up that last year part of the reason that the position going to start a real Democrats club the political spectrum that isn't usual Tomas Carey noted that under Amendments it should read simple major- was created this way was so that the SGA would be able to bring issues to that represents educated liberal seen on campuses was seen ~nd "l'ty as well. Friendly amendments to change terms. the HDC. ideas," because he was so maddened heard." Constitution is passed. Amendment was tabled. by the behavior of some present. On The College Republicans feel as Pete Lelek mentioned that the Finance Committee will be bringing sev- Oxfam the whole, Maxwell Housman sums though they have lived up to their eral amendments to the C-Book next week. Rick Gropper noted that Oxfam, an organization raising millions of dol- up well what many people thought, motto "Make a difference" once lars to help the homeless and hungry, will be sponsored by the SGA. Sign- regardless of whether they agreed again. Next semester, the club hopes Committee Report ups to donate a dinner on Thursday, 11120 will be on 11117-11/19. Half of with Flynn. "I thought it was great to bring to speakers to campus. Jason Allababidi brought up that MDC met and there is a subcommittee the money raised will go to a New London soup kitchen. Last year we dealing with educational diversity. This subcommittee would like to know donated 766 meals and this year we would like to donate 1,000 meals. about students' needs. There will be an open dinner on 1212 to discuss this. Erin Riley asked if students could donate more than one meal. Do you like movies? Jason also mentioned that there will be a large MDC meeting on I 1119that Rick Gropper noted that we are working on being able to do that, as well ...isopen to everyone to discuss Strategic Planning. More females and minor- as increase the amount of money donated per meal, but this will not happen _"'ty students are encouraged to attend. In addition, only two members of the this year. Do you like free Pluralism Issues Project showed up to the meeting last week. Holly Simpson mentioned that Health Services will be handing out a sur- Announcements movies? vey about student satisfaction. More males are needed to be on this com- Holly Simpson invited everyone to the La Unidad conference this week- mittee. end. • SSTF Official Vote Sarah Schlessinger brought up that Abbey House is having a HELL din- The SSTF will be meeting with some faculty members and the individ- ner Saturday night. Call x2812 ual in charge of the original survey before writing up their report. The report Jim Folger for suggestions for the Strategic Plan. will then come back to SGA. 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IJ r " All the earnestly written letters to the editor abour the Crew Work Together to Persevere rims. The first time I beheld their beauty has burned an 1) removal of forks from the dining halls for a day in image in my brain that 1 can still see as ] drift into slum- •remembrance of Black Solidarity Day have encouraged ber. Their design of interlocking cabbage leaves on the "t1]e to speak about a gloomy moment in my life that I Through Directing Changes & Challenges facade rivaled the magnificence of the Mona Lisa and h~ve IIIternallzed and kept secret for far too long, the Pyramids, but yet they are no more. Eating at Harris cont inued from page '4 e Sometime- probably around mid-October 2001- the edu- was a delight. Having more room to hold larger salads caiional Mecca of the Western world Learner maximized the time he had at his disposal by having Wexler and the cast themselves running separate kept the students fit and gave them degrees "Connecticut College, fell. Did the professor; rehearsals at the same time as his Own and then bringing everybody together and utilizing input and ideas from his of energy they never thought possible, So fnll entire cast and crew. ~,gp;on strike? No. Did Claire come back and of nutrients, students did not even have to in an act of defiance bring the gym ceiling "By allowing the cast to almost entirely block the show ourselves, Michael created the same sort of organic, col- sleep, That was the Golden Age, down on the women's volleybaJl team? laborative effort to which 6-week long productions aspire in only a week," said Jeremy Make '05, "There was ne~e~ But jealous and rabid anarchists stole the Guess again. Did the Goth hordes conquer an occasion when we felt like we didn't have time to discover and experiment with new ideas. Michael pushed us sun, Unwilling to share the wealth, they pil- New London? I wish. It was in fact, on that hard and fast, but never did he hinder our work." fered them and have kept them under lock ,~cert series brings Grateful Dead cover band Great Why is Camel Guide so short this week? Because all College do not want to see Harriet Allyn's vision for the throughout this year. They have come together to form a North Special to Crc's Nest. As always, the show is campus events and activities screetch to a halt today museum ignored. free. group on this campus, that is widely praised as a very when Thanksgiving Break begins at 5:00pm. See you 10:30pm, Cro's Nest liberal campus, organized themselves, and put together all next week (Of course Dan meant to soy "See you in Caroline Foster '04 and Rachel Levin '04 some form of strategic plan. Additionally, they have u two weeks:' since we don't have an issue next week, made efforts to go out into the community and encour- '4 •Saturday, November 22 thanks to the just-mentioned break. Again, lazy. Happy College Republicans Pleased age voting. Whether you like them or not, that is fairly thanksgiving, everybody! -Ben). impressive. Although Daniel Flynn is a bit of a, shall we with Campus Interest say, attention grabber, and his view are not popular, they To the Editors, made an effort to bring someone with an alternative LOST & FOUND viewpoint onto campus and as such they deserve to be For a campus that is often labeled as apathetic as commended as well. <, The list keeps getting longer and longer, so get your- Gray Zippered Hooded Jacket ours, it was encouraging to see nearly 400 students, over It is the way in which CC Left responded that leaves down to campus safety to claim your missing stuff, s!lir Tan Zippered Sweater a fifth of our campus, jammed into the Cro's Nest me at a loss and also somewhat shocked. We pride our- "J; :OallDonna at Campus Safety at extension 2250. Patterned Scarf Monday night for what Dan Flynn noted was the second- selves as being a more open-minded institution, but Scientific Calculator largest audience of his extensive speaking career. when a group with a differing opinion decides to try and New Hems Plastic Bag with a Towel and Speedo inside It is important on this campus to absorb varied points make their voice heard, we automatically label them as Necklace with the Initials "RLL" Black Eyeglasses Case, but no Glasses of view. That is why we feel it is necessary to assert our- wrong, evil, or outright stupid because their opinion may ._,1 Ring Women's Black Button-Down Jacket selves on campus and bring speakers like Mr. Flynn to not fall in line with what is the perceived norm on this -- ~: v Watch with Leather Band Silver Necklace the Conn College community. To pack that speech with campus. How are you any better than them when you do - ~ Nylon Men's extra-large Jacket 6"x7" Tan Leather Zippered Pouch conservatives would only be preaching to the choir, and something like that? You are doing what you accuse Tan Gloves Hooded Black Sweater with Zip-Up Front to restrict our campus to like-minded liberals would do them of doing, and quite honestly embarrassing your- Black Gloves (not leather) Men's Striped Sbirt the same. selves and the rest of the more liberal minded on this Red and White Scarf Red Long-Sleeve Pullover It is our goal to expose the community to viewpoints campus. Pink Scarf Tan Hat that may dissent from the majority of its members for the CC Left needs to organize themselves and set forth;' Pair of Gloves purpose of a well-rounded perspective on the issues, and some sort of strategic plan. Rather than going around Previous Uuclaimed Items Black Umbrella in order to maximize this goal it is desirable that we have and handing out meaningless pamphlets and heckling a Right-Hand Leather Glove Brown London Fog Umbrella a counterpart on the left who will partner with us to speaker who is just here to voice his opinion, you should Red Fleece and Leather Jacket Silver Car Key heighten political awareness on campus in a productive be educating people as to why you think that person is " ~ Umbrella Gray Zip-Up Sweatshirt and civil manner. The immature actions of the group that wrong, not simply saying he is wrong and not raising I l ,2 Watches 3 Bicycles currently claims to represent campus liberals on Monday any real, pertinent reasons or issues. It is disheartenin '1 .Pair of Sunglasses Silver Men's Watch night obviously failed to do so. As one student aptly that all people seem to want to do on this campus is com- Blue baseball hat New York License Plate commented, "I consider myself a leftist, but I am plain and take the easy way out, rather than actually 2 Scarves Tan Khaki Coat ashamed of what these guys are doing here tonight." organize their opinion into a coherent and mature strate- Silver Watch with Black Band Dark Blue Pullover Sweater Standing in front of a speaker to distract people from his gy. _ >. Cummings Key - Room 109 2 Umbrellas message or shouting at him with interruptions to prevent A meaningful dialogue needs to appear on this cam-. ." Green Homemade Scarf A Small Change Purse him, from making his point is unacceptable and intoler- pus, rather than one group appearing to be organized anci: Gray Zippered Hooded Sweatshirt 6 Sets of House (not dorm) Keys ant, not to mention annoying. After all, if you are confi- another madly flailing its arms to garner attention, Gray Long-Sleeve Hooded Pullover dent in what you believe, then what is there to fear from Connecticut College, in my mind and the minds of many others' speech? Their errors will become either self-evi- others, is about the open exchange of ideas and opinions, dent or vulnerable to exposure when the proper time' not about trying to discredit everything someone says comes from posing questions, This fact was either lost because you simply do not agree with it. It is mind-bog- on (or all too apparent to) the people who interrupted gling that we are not mature enough to actually face an Mr. Flynn's speech on Monday night. opinion that is different, discuss it, dissect itt and possi- We, as hosts of the events and students invested in bly come to some understanding over. We all claim to be the political climate of this community, thank the major- mature, open-minded adults, perhaps it is time we start- ity of the audience members who showed open minds ed acting like adults and dealing with our differences in and asked thoughtful questions regarding Mr. Flynn's a more mature manner. More dialogue and free speech, whether they agreed with his views or not. Our exchange of ideas is needed, not more senseless com- campus deserves a group on the left that understands that plaining. this is the way to represent their philosophy, not to hide behind ambiguous titles and the easy task of finding Sincerely, something to be angry about. To the liberals, like the Saul Slowik '04 :r------This space for rent • : I I I t WARIOR WISDOM I I ""he baccle becween che alcernac~Yes has ex~sced sjnce che bes~n· I I n~ns 0' c~me. Oyer c~mesood always preYaUs oyer whac ~seyU. I J :Same end resulC w~ChCrueoyer 'alse, rjshC oyer wrons. 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UIWNKS~ , 00" LOOK\ ITS TJlOSE 0\)0 THE THllrlKS "'\lINC> Do you hate working late? · (,0ltt Ion 5 ~ V ..."'A\)J:, HI'S "'oTllt'" (, 0'" 1"lIn E: W II rc.HU'(" You'd love Nick Iyengar! /lRo"",. t.A...'"S'. Write sports for Nick Iyengar Call x2812 today! TilE COLLEGEVOICE'NOVE""" 21, 2003 • 11 ,Mountain Bike Club Up and Riding Has Billy Beane Lost the Magic Touch? :;> I (! ByDun PACE continued from page 12 gun, Rich Harden, with A's prospect Justin Duchsherer a " STAFF WRlTI2R - , possible choice to fill the #5 spot in the rotation. Jennaine Dye, Eric Byrnes and Kotsay to go along with "r Recently approved for funding As I see it, the overall effect of these trades has been Kielty, Guillen may well depart through free agency, but by the SGA, the Connecticut for the As to save a modest amount of money, while los- either way, there is likely to be a platoon going on some- Go~1ege Mountain Biking Club is ing an all-star catcher and a quality lefty, in return tor where in Oakland's outfield in 2004. two questionable young outfielders. Maybe Beane WIll poised to bring its unique sport to I've never been a fan of platoons, whether they take use the money he's saved to go out and buy a quality free campus, Prior to this year Conn the form of a closer by committee, as Boston disastrous- agent, possibly to upgrade one of the infield positions. If lacked a club for individuals inter- ly experimented with in 2003, or an outfield by commit- it were me making the decisions, Iwouldn't have pulled ested in this aspect of biking, as tee. Platoons detract from the day in, day out consisten- the trigger on either one of this week's deals. As far 1\S there was only a campus cycling cy of a lineup, making it hard for the players involved to I'm concerned, with Miguel Tejada all but sure to ~ club called CCycling that was perform to their maximum potential on a daily basis. departing, the last thing the A's should be doing is giv focused on mostly road racing. In addition to the platoon issue, Beane also dealt a ing up offensive production, But hey. Billy Beane's been Last year a group of six friends quality left-handed pitcher away, something that should- right in the past, and plus,,, he probably knows some- often rode together every week, n't be done lightly. This move leaves the Big Three in thing we don't. ch~lllenging one another and sha.ring place, to go along with the shaky but talented young tips and skills, This year under, the I\!adership of the club's president and founder Joe Ramos '06, this Presto's Perspective: Stream of Consciousness group of friends formed the club and Members of the Mountain Bike Clubfrom teft to rigbt are:jolm Hanson, NeilMcGo~'a1J,joe to build a winning football team, the key to success is a RamOS, ,Randy jones, Richard Zheda, Max Comet; Kellin Spiers, Adam Ilomal1ow, BrJ.'lI11o]'d- continued from page 12 applied 'to the SeA for funding, good backup quarterback, the latest trend in tbe NFL II Bollard and Setb Gallagber (front). Members not Pictured are Max Busb,jesse Fink. Danny Over the course of this semester the started with Trent Dilfer, then Kurt Warner, Tom Brad~: .. Bloom, Jim Neunon, Bryanne Robson,Jamie Rogers. (Pace) campus security policies, I can be written up if I am chrb has grown in numbers 'from its , , caught on campus without my ID. Tommy Maddox, Chad Pennington, and Mark Bulger, original six to a core group of eight- ty money, The club is open to all riders - The Matrix Revolutions is the worst thing I have Now it's Tim Rattay and Brian Griese, What this means een individuals. "Hopefully the club Every Sunday the club meets at with all levels of experience, from seen in a while. It didn't bring any closure to the series, is Gus Frerotte should start warming up. will grow even more." Ramos said noon to depart on a group ride -to the newest beginner to the advanced and that just makes me angry, I enjoyed Reloaded, but - Nick kind of hit on this topic two weeks ago, but let about the success of the club. "We various local areas. The group's and experienced racer. The club after watching Revolutions, the Wachowski Brothers it be know that there is nothing wrong with either play- still have more people interested in favorite location is Bluff Point State mainly consists of students at this should have kept the series to one film. ing or writing about fantasy sports. In other words, I lead joining this spring, A number of Park, though Miller's Pond is a pop- point, but faculty and staff are - The Bucs deactivated Keyshawn Johnson this the league with a 9-2 record after beating Jasper 154-13'6 them are athletes on other teams and ular destination as well. Every mem- encouraged to join as welL week, and within an hour of my hearing the development last week. are still busy with their other com- ber of the club also has a phone list In the future the club hopes to both Michael Holley and Micbael Smith of the Boston - We talked about this in Contemporary Issues in mitments." members are encouraged to get in expand even more and hopefully Glohe said that the Patriots should trade their two first Sport last Monday: the notion of college athletes getting -"The club is overseen by a board touch with each other and go riding start racing in area events. "To do round picks to get Keyshawn, who would once again paid for participating in their sport, As far as I am con- cbnsisting of Joe Ramos as throughout the week in smaller that we would need to gain a spon- thrive under offensive coordinator Charlie Weiss. All I cerned this is completely ridiculous, and I would like to President. Max Comer as Vice groups as well. III try to go out for a sorship from a local bike shop first," can say to this is, "for the love of God, NO'" Keyshawn hear three good reasons that any intercollegiate athlete President, Adam Romanow as ride about four or five times a week, Ramos stated, Olandsometimes those is a menace, a clubhouse cancer, and can talk better than should get paid,

Treasurer, and John Hansen as I usually end up taking other people can be hard to find. II Nevertheless, he can catch. We have Troy to go over the middle, and - Along the same lines, does anyone else think, Public Relations Director. Club dues in the club with me. Everyone the club remains satisfied with its' should use the two picks to trade up and get Larry LeBron aside, high school kids in the NBA are killing are set at ten dollars a semester to knows they can always call me to go growth so far and is optimistic about Fitzgerald as a deep threat pro basketball? cover tools, spare parts and publici- for a ride, 'I Ramos said. the future. - Speaking of the Pats, what were they wearing - Both the Bruins and the Patriots are in first place, lU' ' Sunday night versus the Cowboys? Silver uni's? From and it scares me to death to mention, as well as get exc~ where I was, it just looked like they forgot to wash the ed about, such a thing, And what is more, despite all or Women's Cross Country Wraps Up Season road uni's after the game in Denver. If Bob Kraft wants their success, 1 have held to my pact and not written a a third jersey, he should stick to old school red, column about them yet (did anyone OUl there honestly continued from page 12 without exercise before embarking on a grueling track - Texas Tech men's basketball coach Bob Knight believe that I would make it this long"). season which starts in less than two weeks. Coach called the media profession just II a few steps above pros- Now that I have gotten that out of my system, I'm mllet in which they took part They made Connecticut Bishop will be re-united with most of his young squad as titution" during a press conference earlier in the week. done, After 16 bullets and 1,157 words, I feel as though College proud and will be a pleasure to watch next sea- he is the assistant coach for the track team. That hurts coming from one of the top five people in you have had a good look into the psyche of one son. The runners have been told to take a two week rest sports that I would like to interview. Matthew W. Preston. Thanks you for putting up with my - The remaining four: Tiger Woods, George stream of consciousness babbling, I hope you liked it Steinbrenner, Ray Bourque, and Dick Schaap. We'll see you in a few weeks. jJ' Our Edi-':ors-In-Chie': - I have decided something, if I am a OM and I want , . INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL REpORT

Good The CCIVL (Connecticut College Intramural one), If you happened to miss the LarrabeelWe'li Think Volleyball League) is off and running. For those of you Of One Soon match, you missed the hottest match up who have not gotten a chance to get down to Luce Field thus far, Larrabee opened up the match up with a win, Wholesome House because of your busy collegiate academic sched- which was then countered by a 15- I4 victory for ule, let me give you a taste of what you have missed and WTOOS, Larrabee was able to regroup and pull out a All-American the action to come. 15-8 victory, securing them the match. The Janitors managed to pull enough people togeth- The Janitors started out with a strong first game vic- " er to field a team and scrounge up a forfeit victory in tory against WTOOS, but it was almost spoiled close Kids their opening game against Windham Basement. The game in which WTOOS was beaten 15-12, The Second Naked Trojans Forever were able to pull out a close 15- match of the night shared similar circumstances. Team 13 win in the first game of there their season opening Larrabee took control early in the first game of their match against Team Larrabee. NTF was able to win the match against Windham Basement, but did not have as match with a second set victory, which was largely to a easy second game, only defeating them 15-12, The flurry of points that were won on by one server. The Gangstas were able to pick up their second win of the;.: Shifty Eyed Barbarians opened up their season against season as they defeated NTF in two straight sets, • The Gangstas, The SEB were able to pull out 2 back to back victories giving them their first victory of the 2003 2003 CCrVL Standing: season. I Janitors 2-0 (1.00) The SEB were able to harness the momentum from Shifty-Eyed Barbarians 2-0 (LOO) their pervious game and string together two wins over 3 Gangstas 2-1 (,666) NTF, giving them therr' second victory of the season. Larrabee 2-1 (,666) The Gangstas were able to battle back from the season 5 Naked Trojans Forever 1-2 (,333) opening loss and managed to hand Windham Basement 6 We'll Think of One Soon 0-2 (0,00) their second loss of the year (they were present for this 7 Windham Basement 0-3 (0,00)

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Consciousness By !'ErE. STERLING torious, with an impressive 74 STAll WRITER points. The nearest NESCAC Well, kids, here's the skinny. It's School was Williams, with 107 been a long week in which I have The Connecticut College men's points. The main story of the day, -found very little motivation to do cross country team entered the 2003 however, was Adam Fitzgerald, a aD'ything whatsoever. I'm not saying season a young team, with only one graduate student who previously this to beg for sympathy, but I am junior, two seniors and one graduate attended Boston University. putting it out there to let you all student. Despite the fact that seven Fitzgerald ran an outstanding race, know that my article had pretty much sophomores and three freshmen finishing with a time of 26:04, a been the last thing on my mind since made up the bulk of the team, the remarkable 5: 15 mile pace on the !finished last week's Perspective. roster would prove to be little indi- five-mile course. His time placed ~ In other words, Ican honestly say cation of the Camels' performance him in sixth out of a field of 267, that I have little to say this week. towards the end of the season, und gave him an individual berth Never fear, however, as, being the Despite losing six runners to into the NCAA Division III trooper that I am, I will go ahead as graduation from last year's team that Championship in Hanover, Indiana. _~I~nned, knowing how the world finished fourth in New England and John Ridyard of Storrs, CT, was the :;;:\VOuldsuffernot being able to see my also ran to a 20th place finish at the second Camel to complete the race picture on the NCAA National Championships, in 46th place, funning a time of back page. So, the Connecticut College men's cross 27:23. Brian Adams '06 was 64th what I have country team had high expectations with a time of27:52. Jesse Efron '04 decided to do, to progress in their running as the of Guilford, CT was 74th, with a rather than season went along. The Camels time of 28 minutes even, throw together opened the season with a seventh II Adam ran an outstanding race, II 800 words on place finish at the Connecticut added Harnedy. "He knew what he one bad topic, College Invitational, with post-grad- had to do coming in, and ran the MATI PRESTON is write 800 uate Adam Fitzgerald setting a course well", Fitzgerald's finishing bad words on Pr'esto's Perspective school record on the course en route time would turn out to be the highest many different to a seventh place individual finish. individual placing or any men's urics. Connecticut also raced in several Despite a roster replete untb underclassmen, the mens cross country squat! put together a successful year with many bright spots. (llolt) Camel runner in the 17 years that I know that this is a gimmick col- late season events, such as the New we look forward to next season." points. The home team, Tufts, England Division III Championship head coach Jim Butler has had the umn (something I am prone to do England Division III The NESCAC Championships emerged victorious with 38 points. in Cumberland, Maine. position. Conn will graduate several from time to time), and that Iam also Championships, and the ECAC saw the Camels run to a 6th place The first Camel to finish the gruel- Connecticut ran well all around experienced runners this year, such rpping off Providence Journal championships held earlier in finish at Middlehury, with yet anoth- ing race was Eric Stepick Ayers '06, in the race, finishing 9th out of a as co-captain Adam Fitzgerald, ·~umnist Bill Reynolds in doing November. er impressive finish by Fitzgerald with a time of 28: 16:08, good field of 38 schools, which was good Luke Wanami, and senior co-captain hts, but it is something that I have "We are a young team, having (4th). At the ECAC Championship enough for 33rd place. Ryan Bartro enough to place them in the top 25 Efron. The Camels will return in the always wanted to try. graduated many seniors last year, II on November 8th, the Camels ran a placed 43rd overall, and Jason percent of college teams racing. In 2004 season with a more experi- What is assembled below is a col- stated Ryan Harnedy '07. "Although course hosted by Tufts University in Fitzgerald was the third finisher for fact, NESCAC schools showed their enced team, as the core of freshman lection of random thought that I had our performance wasn't as strong as Grafton, Mass. They ended the day Connecticut, 45th overall. The next depth by placing 10 of their teams in and sophomores will be back to throughout the time that I was writ- last year's, there were certainly with an impressive 15th place out of weekend would see the Camels in the top 12 finishing schools. A compete. ...,..dongthis week's column. I am aware many standout performances, and a 33 team field, with a total of 421 action again, this time for the New strong Tufts side again emerged vic- :::lhat many of them are random, worthless, and probably not all to well thought out. Yet, stick with me through the nonsense of issue 10 of Has Billy Beane Lost Presto's Perspective, and I promise -tll do better that next time you see my "roiling face on the back page of the the Magic Touch? College Voice. - A-Rod for the 2003 AL MVP is Oakland A's general manager appointment. the worst idea since he won the Billy Beane has come, in recent This year, with another first- award in 2002. No player on a last years, to be regarded as a wizard, a round exit under Oakland's collec- :J>1aceteam should even get consid- magician, always one step ahead of tive beh, Beane is up to his tricks ered for the MVP award. A-Rod may his competitors. With the ninth pick again, wheeling and deaJing, trying in fact be the best player in the of the 1999 draft, Beane drafted to replace expensive free agents with American League, I am not naive Barry Zito, a lanky lefty who could- cheap alternatives, while keeping the enough to debate that fact, but if he n't (and still can't) hit 90 A's competitive. To do .w~re all that valuable, the Rangers on a radar gun. Eight this, the illustrious GM ~o'uld not have been that bad. teams passed him up, but has made a couple of - On to the NL MVP ... I am tired now, after three and a half trades this past week of hearing that hand-eye coordina- seasons in the majors, he's which are difficult to tion is the reason that Barry Bonds 61-29 (good for a .677 understand. has become the most prolific hitter in winning percentage, third First, Beane sent all- .baseball. THG made him what he is • best of any active pitcher, Star catcher Ramon 1oBay, and until he proves to me that behind only Pedro NICK IYENGAR Hernandez and disgrun- he is clean, all his records are tar- Martinez and Tim Hudson) The Hot Corner tied outfielder Terrence Conn's women's cross country runners placed 17th out of 44 schools at tbe New England DIJ!Championships to end their season. (Pace) nished. with a 3.12 ERA. From Long to the San Diego , ..- People say that LeBron James is finding talent where others can't, to Padres, in return for centerfielder 'MQ&: up to all the hype that was Women's Cross Country Wraps Up Season fielding a winning OakJand team Mark Kotsay, who went .266 with :aw~rtised, and I tend to agree, as that has made the postseason four seven horne runs and 38 RBI last .~. By GERALD WOLS Sl&ptical I was before the draft. The finished in 102nd place, Allison Zelman '07 finished in years in a row despite enormous year. Obviously, the offensive pro- funny thing, as good as James is, it SLIFF WRITER 130th place, Laura Bernadi '07 finished the race in 151st financial constraints, Billy Beane duction in this deal does not side only made me care about the NBA place and finally Carll' Holbrook '06 finished in 177th has always seemed to know some- with tbe A's. However, Oakland only for about 15 minutes. It was a fitting end to what was quite an extraordi- place, making it a successful meet for the Camels. thing the rest of us don't. stands to save $1.5 million by doing :'= - Dartmouth College introduced a nary season for the Connecticut College Women's Cross The race was run in awful conditions. The weather More recently, though, I've start- this deal, and I believe the produc- .~ ...mascot this week: Keggy the Country team. The 17th New England Division III was cold and it had rained the previous days, making the ed to question Beane's mastery. tion the A's are losing is worth much :Keg'. That's right, Dartmouth Championships where hosted by the University of conditions even more challenging and hard. The course Before the 2003 season managed to more than that. College, regarded as one of the most Southern Maine at the Twinbrook Recreational Complex. is hilly, and the rain had made it muddy, soft and very arrange a four-way trade which Second, Beane acquired outfield- well renowned schools in the in Cumberland, Maine. An impressive 9 teams from the slow. The temperature at the time of the race was around brought first baseman-slash-desig- er Bobby Kielty from the Toronto Northeast for its high academic New England Small College Athletic Conference fin- 35 degrees, with a typical gusty Maine wind. The race nated hitter Erubiel Durazo to Blue Jays for left-handed pitcher Ted standing, introduced a six .foot tall ished in the top 10, showing what tough teams the was run over a distance of 6 kilometers, which is around Oakland from Arizona. Beane con- Lilly. Kielty split time between g 'as its mascot. I still am not to Camels face throughout the season. The eventual winner 9000 yards. fessed that he had coveted Durazo Minnesota and Toronto last year, sure what I think of this, especially of the Championship with 51 points was Middlebury Coach Bishop also noted, "We had some bad luck for two years before finally being going .244 with 13 homers and 57 coming out of a place like College. this fall with injuries and illnesses, but the team bounced able to acquire him. The idea was RBI overall. Though his numbers in Dartmouth, but I know that Keggy "We had a lot of people run very good races to wrap back well to run strong races at the ECAC that Durazo would finally provide 2003 were less than spectacular, he ranks up there with mascot's like the up the season, and we felt pretty good about our per- Championship the week before and at this final meet of the offense to replace Jason Giambi, is the disciplined type of hitter the Rhode Island School of Design Nad formance. Alissa Wantman ran a particularly great race the season. II The freshmen and sophomores of the team who predictably deserted the A's for A's covet, ..uid has been considered .:which, for those of you who don't to finish 3rd for the team and improve her 6k best time .sbould go into next season with a great deal confidence. the lucrative contract offered by an up-and-coming young for the past kriow, is a six foot tall penis with a by over 40 seconds despite the conditions on the The girls received some great championship race experi- George Steinbrenner. couple of years. Oakland also cape). course, II stated Coach Bishop. ence. The team should go into next season in a great However, for all the hype sur- received an undisclosed amount of -I know it has been over for The Camels faired well at these Championships, fin- position to be one of the most improved teams in the rounding Durazo that came in the cash along with Kielty. about three weeks now, but I never ishing 17th out of 44 teams. The girls ran hard and with region. II run-up to the 2003 season, Durazo Even tbough Beane's second

I I igl to write anything on it at the time a fierce determination, knowing that it was their last Caitlin Connors '07 noted about the season, II All the ended up hitting just .259 with 21 trade makes much more sense than th»nks to Camelympics. Regardless, meet of the season. Although it was a very cold day and girls are so supportive and team orientated. There was a bomers and 77 RBI. He wasn't a dis- the first, it's difficult to see a real the only thing interesting in the 2003 conditions where not the greatest the girls left all their real focus in this year's team, which was a key ingredi- aster for the A's, as he provided 100 benefit in either one. By acquiring World Series was Dontrelle Willis' energy out on the course. The Camels were led by sen- ent to our success. I! (Connors was injured for the major- walks and kept his on-base percent- Kielty, Beane has created, whether wind-up. ior tri-captain Elinor Pisano '04 who finished in 66th ity of the season.) All in all, tile team had a successful age up. Durazo had a respectable deliberately or not, a crowded out- , I find it silly that, under new place, followed by the Kirsti Fitzgerald '04 in 85th season, running with pride and determination at every year, but given the expectations sur- field featuring Jose Guillen, place. Freshman runner Alissa Wantman was 89th and rounding any player that Beane hails continued on page 11 ran an extremely good race, while Brenna Muller '07 continued on page 11 as special, he turned out to be a dis- continued on page 11 CarnelScoreboard Men's Basketball: Men's Hockey: Women's Hockey: Women's Squash: -11/21-22, @DrewUniversity Tournament -11/21, vs. St. Michael's College, 7:30 pm -11/21 @ Wesleyan, 7:00 pm -11/22, vs, Bowdoin, Tufts @Harvard, 12:30 -11/25, @MIT, 7:00 pm -11/22, vs. Norwich University, 4:00 pm -11122 @ Trinity, 4:45 pm pm -12/2, vs. Gordon College, 6:00 pm -11/29-30, @ Spurrier Tournament -11/25 Sacred Heart, 7 :00 pm -12/6, vs. Smith, Mount Holyoke @ Wesleyan University, 10:30 am omen's Basketball: Mens'sfWomen's Cross Country: Men's Squash: -12/7, vs. St. Lawrence @ Trinity, 9:00 am -11122, vs. Becker College, 2:00 pm -11/15, New England Div. III Championships, -11/22, vs. Bowdoin, Tufts @ Harvard, 2:00 -11/25, @ Rhode Island College, 6:00 pm 17th place/44 (women), 9th place/38 (men) pm .1~2, vs. Clark U iversity, 8:00 pm t -12/7, vs. St. Lawrenclf@ Trinity, 10:30 am -1/9, vs. Navy @ Williams, 8:00 pm