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Fauntroy Honors King s Dream By Margaret McCrudden country." Contributor According to Fauntroy, America's current "impossible Inremembrance of Dr. Martin dream is the triple wammy;" a Luther King Jr., guest lecturer three part faulty thesis that Walter Fauntroy honored the contributes to modern day ra- late civil rights leader as a cial tensions. This "triple "dreamer of impossible dreams wammy" thesis includes false who would not rest until beliefs that: the poor have too dreams became living reali- much money, the rich have too ties." little money, and thatproblems Fauntroy gave his presenta- abroad lend themselvesto mili- tion, "A Dream Deeply Rooted tary solutions. in the American Dream," in the He cited current statistics from Lorimer Chapel on Monday, public policy as evidence that January 16th. the poor do not have enough Fauntroy imagined that Mar- money. For example, the United tin Luther King, Jr. would have Stateshas "cut $280billionfrom been "a young man'dreaming programs that met human new impossible dreams and needs of the old, young, sick working to make them a real- and poor." ity" if he would have lived to In addition, the budget cuts be sixty. Fauntroy, who worked have included a "70% cut in with Dr. King before his assas- housingprogramsforthelower sination in 1968, believes that income families that have re- he would be "seeking solutions sulted in 3 million homeless Walter Fauntroy, speakingin Lorimer Chapel last Monday as p art of Colby s Martin Luther King,Jr. to social and economic prob- people." celebration. photo by Dave Coleman lems that threatened the prog- He also cited a "63% reduc- ress of racial relations in our continued on page 3 Request For Caution Follows Sidney Rape
night. and start panicking people." tional oversight." tor of safety and security, by Tracey Hardman After the Sherriff's department Massey did say, that acting Janice Seitzinger stated that termed all of the confusion as News Editor heard of the incident, they upon the original information, Colby heard about the incident "a bad lack of communication" contacted the Waterville Com- "more cars were sent into the from someone who spoke to butstatedthat "weusually have Following a January 12th munication center of the Wa- (Colby) area...(as) a precaution- the victim and then " at about very good communication and rape at 8 Rod Road in Sidney, terville Police Department. ary measure." Detective Gal- 10:30 P.M.called the Waterville relationships" (with the Water- Maine, Colby officials remain Detective Frank Gallop of the lop called all of the communi- police to confirm" the informa- ville Police Department), a concerned for the safety of its Sheriffs Department Stated "I cation difficulties " a misun- tion. sentiment that Dean Seitzenger students. suggested that Colby security derstanding... not an inten- Mark ValKenburgh, the direc- reiterated later . The incident took place at be notified." approximately 12:00 P.M. The The Waterville police depart- assailant then forced his victim ment broadcasted the news of Overcrowding Height ty at gunpoint to drive him to the the alleged crime on their own Closes s Par Colby vicinity, where he was radio frequency at about 5:00 by Terrel Hutton Dickinson, the security event. "At my school we just dropped off. He was last seen P.M. that night, but did not Staff Writer officer on duty the night of have frat parties in dark base- running from her car at about directly contact the college January 14th, closed the ments. This is much better," 3:30 P.M. because Colby security moni- I party. said Hebard, who was visiting The man is described as 5'9", tors that frequency. Over the weekend an all- Having decided that theparty from Bowdoin College for the 160 lbs, dark hair, very bad As Detective Massey stated campus party in the Heights atmosphere was volitile and weekend. acne, wearing an army fatigue "originally Waterville Police Commons Room was shut unsafe for the students, Dick- 'The partywas not frat-related jacket and a dark hat, and car- did not contact Colby because down by Safety and Security. inson shut the party down at at all," said Sara Madden '90, rying a 22 pistol. He is still at it's not our jurisdiction (it is the The party had exceeded the 11:30, finally clearing the room one of the four hosts of the large. sheriff's department)., (it was) Heights' 300 person capacity. sometime after midnight. party. "If we can't throw par- Although the victim reported their hand... their responsibil- There was also damage to a "It was perfpct," said Grace ties that way, how can we do the incident to the Kennebec ity to contact anyone." Also, as toilet and bathroom stalls, Grindle '92, one . of the many anything?" Sheriff's Department at about Massey stated, "wedidn'twant according to Director of students who felt that the party Dean of Students Janice Seitz- 3:30 P.M., the Colby admini- to jump the boat. ..before all of Safety and Security Mark was a success. inger surmised that the primary stration did not find out about theinformation wasin... we had VanValkenburgh. "This is a terrific party," said reason for the closure was the the events until 10:30 P.M. that to be careful (not to) overreact As a result. Jimmy Charles Hebard during the continued on page 7
Southern Africa Safari Off Campus Still Closed U.S.-soviet Exchange January Seem A Bit Long? Even President Cotter did a The off campus housing The Colby participants for You're not alone. Jen Scott INSIDE Jan Plan this year. Catch up crunch rattles some chains, the exchange have been shares some tips for beating with his travels on page 3. i Find out more on page 4. selected. Story on page 2. boredom on page 4. Shock Of Housing Decision Sinks In eliminate any overcrowding turned to the students—mostly from the room and board of the that it must hurt them finan- by Jennifer Flynn situation." seniors—tohel p to alleviate this students, and on campus va- cially if too many people are Contributor . "We do sympathize with problem. But the College cancies jeopardize the budget. living off campus, but I think theirsituation," stated Johnson, doesn't have to recruit students However, not allowing stu- that there should be more A lack of overcrowding has "But the College hasn't put toliveoffcarnpusanymore,and dents to move off campus also awareness at roomdraw time caused problems for people them there, and it is not respon- it has become an expected op- creates financial difficulty for about the off campus lottery,so presently living off campus and sible for their welfare. They tion at room draw time. those students. that people know that it is a those trying to move off cam- signed a contract, and agree- "I guess it caught a lot of "We were planning to have privilege. That way students pus. ment, when they moved off people by surprise to hear that someone move in with us sec- will appreciate it more, and they Some off campus students campus, and they have to abide they couldn't move off cam- will have to realize the respon- 7/ have lost their roommates ei- by it. pus. No one thought the Col- "I sibilities and potential prob- ther to an abroad program of lege would deny them, but understand, that the Ad- lems that it entails." December graduation, and are "We do sympathize with because of the current housing ministration has an obliga- "I think that in the past, the now facing the task of finding a their situation . But the col- situation, we denied en masse tion to fill the space,... but I temporary housing situation new roommate; and those stu- lege hasn 't put them there, one whole semester of applica- think that there should be sparked interest in living off dents wishing to , move off tions," stated Johnson. more awareness at campus and that it has grown campus are willing to fill those and it is not responsible for Johnston understands why since then, because of the free- slots, but are denied permis- their welfare/ ' -Dean of there is a demand for off cam- roomdraw... so people know doms it afford ," Abbatiello sion by the College. Housing, Paul Johnston . pus living, "some people feel that Wis a privilege." says. Like having more space, "Colby is a residential Col- thatResidenceHalllifejustisn't -Thomas Abbatiello '89 better living conditions, and lege, which means that students Theagreementsignedby all stu- for them, and that living on more social benefits, because if don't have an inherent right to dentsbefore they move off cam- your own affords you more ond semester," said Colby you throw a party you don't live off campus; it is a privilege pus states that the people are freedom; some students want Senior Jeff Ward, "ButthenPaul have to go through the hassle for which they must apply and on their own and must handle to live in a more co-ed situation Johnston told us that we of signing party forms and receive approval," explained any rent, tenant, or landlord than what the ResidenceHalls couldn'tbecause there were still being held liable for anything, DeanofHousingPaulJohnston, problems. offer; some students don't want unfilled beds on campus. Luck- as you would be with if you concerning the current off cam- Because the college does not to be subjected to the whole ily, our landlord was cool held an on campus party. I think pus housing policy. own any buildings off campus, party/alcohol scene, and off enough to drop our rent be- itisunfair thatpeople who want This issue concerning off- these students must find their campus living removes them cause we couldn't have some- to live off campus can't and campus living came from the own apartments downtown from that; and some students one move in with us. But if he were not told about it at room high number of empty beds on and make an agreement with perform better academically didn't, then I wouldn't be sav- draw time last year. campus. The opportunity to the owner, thus releasing Colby when they live off campus be- ing the money that I am now of f As for next year's availability move off campus comes only as their landlord, and accept- cause they can control their dis- campus because that money of off campus housing, "Again, when the accommodations in ing the responsibility of hous- traction," but he cannot grant would have gone to cover the that will depend on the num- Residence Halls are filled, a ing maintenance that the Col- this privilege to any more stu^ lost rent." ber of enrolling students and degree of which is determined lege provides for its on campus dents this year. Thomas Abbatiello, another the potential for overcrowd- by the enrollment fi gure," students. This is in part due to the fact senior living off campus, ech- ing," said Johnson. "I'm sure stated Johnston, "And as there In the past there was a need that the college can not feasibly oed the feelings of Ward. "I that there will be some degree are still fifteen empty beds on for off campus housing because allow student to move off cam- understand that the Admini- of students who will move off campus, we don't need "the of the high number of enrolled pus, when the College's budget stration has an obligation to fill campus, but what that number help" [of off-campus living] to students, and so the College depends on the money received the space left on campus, and will be remains to be seen." Frats Gone: Stu-J Drops Charges this helped students realize that ment." by Deb Fuller the "foolishness of fraternities This agreement stated that the Off The Hill Staff Writer had some real ramifications." members of the organization Zeta Psi was the first of the two would disassociate themselves Bates The "underground" fraterni- organizations to disband. A from the fraternity, and that Bates is interviewing candidates to replace its current presi- ties of Zeta Psi and Delta Upsi- letter sent to all students by they had "completely dissolved dent, who is resigning this spring. lon have both been dissolved. Seitzingeron December 9, 1988 the so-called Colby or Water- Two professors from Smith College in Northampton, Massa- Dean of Students Janice Seitz- read "Members of the un- ville chapter of Zeta Psi." In chusetts are visiting Lewiston this week to evaluate Bates , ' inger saw this as a step towards authorized fraternity met with return the Student Judicial Womens' Studies program. The Womens' Studies program is the abolishment of under- President Cotter last night and Board agreed not to press considered to be the weakest in the college's curriculum. ground activity and believed presented him with an agree- charges against those students arrested for stealingChristmas decorations. Williams On December 10, Colby secu- Recently there has been controversy regarding the denial of Students Chosen rity noticed a "six foot snow- tenure to popular Williams professors. man" which appeared to be Local Williamstown police are believed to have bungled the For Soviet Exchange stolen in a party believed to be investigation of an October fire in Williams' student parking sponsored by Delta Upsilon. A lot. It is rumored that key evidence was inadvertently de- by Joy Marean week summer study program mysterious tip came the follow- stroyed that might have apprehended the arsonists who punc- Staff Writer in Leningrad. A Russian stud- ing Tuesday which revealed tured and set fire to the gas tanks of six cars parked on campus ies major,Humm plans to study that these decorations could be property. Colby studentsNancy Humm Russian literature, history, and found underneath an overpass '90 and Clint Walker '91 have art at an university in one of along the three mile running been selected to participate in Russia's satellite countries. She loop. Security went to the spot Union the American Collegiate Con- hopes the exchange will enable and found the decorations. Union increased the number and meeting times of its classes. sortium U.S.A.-U.S.S.R. Stu- her to learn more about Rus- Althoughno one was arrested, In a recent decision, the administration no longer sanctions dent Exchange for the 1989- sian culture and grow more as on December 16, the members mid-week parties sponsored by fraternities. This action has 1990 schoolyear. The two Colby a person. of Delta Upsilon signed a con- caused many students to seek social events off campus. Many students and approximately 50 Her year-long project in the tract similar to tha t created by believe that the two decisions are related. other American college stu- U.S.S.R. involves the study of Zeta Psi and copies of a second Also, the school has announced a new policy regarding aca- dents will travel abroad this the .role of women in Soviet explanatory letter were sent out demic warnings. If a student's G.P.A. falls below a 2.0 during a September to spend a year society. Humm says she will to all students. Again, theft semester, the student, by the end of the following semester, studying at a Russian univer- make informal, natural obser- charges against the hosts were must have a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.0. Incidently, 12% of sity of their choice. vations, and will record her dropped in return for the dis- this Freshman class have less than a 2.0, This yeai^ Freshman Nancy Humm has visited the findings in a journal, with banding of the underground class is also the first to be admitted without SAT scores. U.S.S.R. before as a part of a ten continued on page7 fraternity. Schedule of Lectures And Discussions Weather Brings Water Worries by Tracey Hardman News Editor ¦ Keyes, the animals in Arey,and "the recent earth tremor might During Jan Plan stopped all work on electron have hit something" and could "The Female Athlete: Issues and Answers," withDebra Colby's campus has been microscopes. "This was the have contributed to the prob- Aitken, Paula Aboud, and Deborah Pluck, January 19. troubled by water leaks this second leak on campus this lems. winter. Dan Gurney, who helped with An Evening with Margot Adler, a reporter for National Public The most recent leak occurred "It ' s been a hard year for us, many of the repairs here at Radio, "All Things Considered" and "Morning Edition", last Tuesday and caused the so I wouldn' t be surpr ised to Colby,agreedwithLewis. "The speaks on Goddess Spirituality and Witchcraft. She is the water and power, earth tremor may have had to be shut f ind further problems." author of Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, God- down for nearly four hours in something to do with it," dess-worshippers, and other Pagansin America-and has been the Science complex. Officials -Head of Physical Plant Gurney said. "These things are personally involved in Goddess Spirituality and Witchcraft blamed Tuesday's problem on Alan Lewis hard to pinpoint." since 1972. Her lecture will focus on the Neo-Pagan phe- the lack of snow cover. In addition to these two leak- nomenon in the U.S. over the past 25 years, and the misunder- "There was no snow cover. year," said Lewis. age problems, a fire hydrant standing about Paganism and Witchcraft, especially in the The frost penetration" was The first leak was extremely froze last weekend in the ath- media. January 23. more harmful than usual, said difficult to repair and was the letic complex, causing imme- Head of Physical Plant Alan reason for the crane in front of diate excavation and repair. The Philadelphia Story (directed by George Cukor, 1940), dis- Lewis. While the repair was Johnson Residence Hall at the Lewis said that the entire state cussion to follow with David Lubin, January 24. being done, both the water beginning of JanPlan. "It took has had an increase in these pipes and the electrical outlets three weeks just to find the type of problems, and "We are "Putting Creativity to the Test: An Artisf s Perspective," were shut off because of safety leak..: hut there wasn't any no exception." Although David Appel, choreographer, January 24r precautions. disruption in service/' only the Gurney stated "I anticipate no Although thedisruptionof the loss of water, according to future problems," Lewis dis- Jazz Instrumentalists and Vocalists New York Voices perform electricity did not disturb any Lewis. agreed, "it's been a hard year in the Student Center's Page Commons Room, January 25. serious experiments, the lack As for the cause of that first for us, so I wouldn't be sur- of power did effect the refrig- leak, Lewis speculated again prised to find further prob- President Cotter discusses U.S. Policy, toward South Africa, erators which store organs in on the weather, but also stated lems." January 25. Cotter Recruits Rumanian Perestroika In Southern Africa by Tracey Hardman turn, Colby would send se- Comes To Colby News Editor lected students for similar amounts of time to African by Tracy Hardman made a trip to Rumania the ture to Rumania's relationship President William Cotter re- universities. News Editor "Rumanian leader invited with the Soviet Union by say- turned early yesterday morn- If successful/ the trip would Gorbachev to understand that ing Rumania needed to politi- ing from a ten day trip to south- be an important milestone for "Everybody knows what is Perestroika is bad, it is not so- cally demonstrateitsindepend- ern Africa where he solicited Colby's ongoing struggle for Perestroika and nobody knows cialist and not communist." ence without demanding posi- interest in foreign exchange diversity.- "Our (diversity what is Perestroika," began Dr. As for an alternative offered tive results. programs between Colby and commitment) is multi- Pavel Campeano, a visiting by the Rumanians, Campeano When questioned about the several African universities. faceted...and this program professor from Rumania. stated "(our alternative) is no strictness of censorship laws, During the trip, Cotter plans to would enhance both interna- In addressing "Perestroika- reform, no change, let things be Campeano said censorship is visit both the University of tional and third world An East European Perspec- what they are and what they simply an accepted element of Zambia and the University of diversity...and the college's tive," last Thursday night in were..,a continuation of what it life. "Rumania is a 'free' coun- Zimbabwe. growing internationalism," the Student Center, Campeano is today." try... we have no laws for cen- "We hope to establish the same said Dean of Facul ty Robert P. admitted that this is "only one Campeano also discused sorship, we have only censor- kind of exchange program that MacArthur. perspective." He elaborated other facets of Rumanian life ship," he said. "The term Per- Colby has with The Soviet Other colleges have experi- that his Eastern Block perspec- regarding his country's rela- estroika doesn't exist in the Union, France, China, and a enced difficulties in setting up tive would explain this type of tionship with theSoviet Union. Rumanian media. And as a numberof other countries/'said such exchanges and if Colby is reform in Rumania as well as He described Rumania as an country, we don't want it." Cotter in letters to each univer- successful then it would be one what it means in America. industrializing country that This is Dr. Gampeano's first sity last year. Under such an ar- of the few colleges with such a Campeano defined "the offi- was still economically re- trip to an American college. His rangement, the African univer- program. . Dean MacArthur cial Rumanian answer to Per- pressed. lecture was the first in a three sities would select a number of describes the effort asa "unique estroika as rejection, and "We make more steel than the part series on East-West rela- students, probably juniors, to venture," which will provide, stated that when Gorbachev, United States but we have no tions in conjunction with the spend either a semester of an "a rare opportunity for Colby who he termed "the big boss of buyers," Campeano said. "East European View- Per- entire year here at Colby. In students." the Soviet Union," recently He correlated this somber pic- estroika," RSI 13.
the American economy is In addition, labor programs to generations to work on the social, political, and economic "untrue because greed and op-; retool the young for the future problems of the day, and (they) levelsinaway that makesMatin Fauntroy portunities overpower the rich are being cut. The money sent shall overcome." Luther King Jr.'s dream rele- continued from page 1 and that the American econ- abroad with foreign markets He cautioned the audience vant to us now...showing how tion in job training, a 50% cut in omy is shaped... to maximize only encourages a "$2.3 trillion that "this is the first generation easy it is to forget the racial MedicAid allowances, and a profits." national debt; which last year of Americans whose children cause for tension. The ending 70% decrease ih guaranteed In his third segment of the cost the United States $166 bil- may be worse off than their was just wonderful to become student loans. The cutback in "triple wammy", Mr. Fauntroy lion in interest." This bill of parents." He concluded with a part of his audience." education loans resulted in a explained that thebiggestprob- interest could provide for the spiritual singing of "I believe Rev. Dr. Cheryl Townsend 25% decrease In black students lem with the economy is that homeless, sick, and for the the children are our future..." Gilkes, who began the evening that were able to attend college "Americans are trying to maxi- education of American youths. The evening ended with the with a Service of Commemora- in 1981 than in 1988." mize profits without regard to If these elements of the "triple audience and Mr. Fauntroy tion, echoed the sentiments of Next, Faunt roy demonstrated national boundaries", and in- wammy" are not controlled, holding hands with one an- many by simply saying, that the rich have too much vesting American money into Fauntroy stated, the result of other, singing 'We Shall Over- "Wonderful!" money, instead of too li ttle. He foreign markets. the two overwhelming deficits come!" Walter Fauntroy is Chairman explained that "the rich are In seeking to maximize prof- would propel the American The reactions from the audi- of the Board of the Southern paying less,and less of their its, the strugglehasbecome "an people look forward to becom- ence were overwhelming feel* Christian Leadership Confer- taxes, and that , the poor are accelerated flight to find ing one vast plantation called ings of kindness and hope for ence, which is Washington paying more and more of their cheaper labor markets abroad." America owned and operated the lfuture. English Professor D.C.'s nonvoting Delegate to taxes." As a result;"American jobs in by huge foreign investors and Aklilu Gebrewold exclaimed, Congress. He was also Wash- According te> Fauntroy, the labor intensive markets, auto- companies. "I loved the way he moved on ingtonD.C'scoordinator for the theory that the rich will rein- mobile and steel industries, are His final message was for various levels from personal 1963 civil rights March on the vest their excess earnings into suffering." "those at Colby, and future and inspirational to worldwide nation's capital. Housing Ban Puts / Students ¦ In A Bind by John Hayworth at Colby she "talked to [Dean be a lottery, says Lockwood, sences as well as all on-campus Lockwood, "Our whole plan Contributor of Housing] Paul Johnson all "but if the students that were students who wished to move was looking for people to fill summer" about her plans to going to live in my house did off. the spots of those who had left." As a result of the replace some of her roommates not make it, I could file a peti- "Paul Johnson led me to be- This would take care.of their administration's decision to for second semester. She was tion." If the petition stated that lieve thatit wasn't because there financial problems- prevent any further moves into told that because fewer stu- these people wanted .to move was going to be no off-campus According to Johnson, the off-campus housing, some off- dents than normal were living in with Lockwood for finan- lottery, butthatSarah'schances Dean'sOffice feltthatthegroup campus students will be have off-campus there should be no cial, and not personal, reasons, were slim because a lot of did not represent the interests an increased financial burden problem. Lockwood was told, then it people were inthelottery," says of all students affected by the thisspring. Furthermore, many As it turned out, more stu- stood a good chance of being Laney. "I was planning on decision. Therefore, the group students returning from leaves dents than average moved of f- accepted. having three more room- was told that it would not be of absence who had made plans campus last semester. While Junior Laney Brown was also mates." fair to everyone else if the to live off-campus as early as the usual number of off-cam- told that there would be a lot- When Lockwood and Brown people they needed were al- last year, will only be able to pus students hovers around tery, but that her sister Sarah, finally heard "through word of lowed to live off-campus. live on Colby's campus. 125, the number rose to 148 last returning from a leave of ab- mouth" of the decision that no Laney then asked Dean of Many students who lived off- Fall. sence with the National Out- off-campus permission would Students Janice Seitzinger if campus for first semester knew Carolyn and others were in- door Leadership School, might be given, they, and a group of students who had not been at that their roommates would be formed that the increase would not have a good chance of get- students faced with the same Colby for first semester could leaving and made plans to require a lottery be held to ting to move in with her. problem, went to see the Deans. be declared as having been off- replace these students with determine which students The lottery never took place. In making their argument, the campus students. After being others returning from abroad would be allowed to make the On December 9th, the school groupexplained that they were told this was unacceptable, or moving off-campus. Senior move off-campus for the spring declared that off-campus hous- only asking that enough people Laney felt she and others had Carolyn Lockwood had such semester. ing was closed to any students be allowed to move off-cam- been mistreated. "They push plans. Because Carolyn worked "I was told that there would returning from leave of ab- pus to fill their vacancies. Says continued on page 7 Jan Plan Jam Packed by Jennifer Scott student. "It's, like, a trip and a more quickly during this Features Editor half. I especially like it when month. If careless, time often- your nose hairs freeze up and times seems to stand still. The wind moans across the when your hands get so cold "I like to get up around noon, bleak and frozen tundra. The thatyou try to unzip your jacket snack until four while watch- steel- grey sky stretches end- when you get inside and you ing the soaps, and then take a lessly off into the horizon. The end up zipping your hand shower. In the evenings, I'll bitter cold gnaws at you merci- because you've frozen your maybe stare at some object in lessly. What kind of desolate coordination or something." my room for about an hour or landscape is this? Siberia? What would make someone two and then take a nap before Antarctica? No, a place far voluntarily attend this school I go to bed for the night," said harsher than that. I'm talking during Jan Plan? What is it that one junior male. about winter in Maine, where keeps students coming back "I like to do a lot of heavy brave souls risk life and limb to year after year? "I'd like to think drinking and then go to sleep," live, and yes, some even come that it's the fun-filled days and said one sophomore female. here to learn.- Who are these nights tha.t go on during Jan Eating, drinking, sleeping. Is reckless pioneers and what are Planthatkeep uscomingback," that all we're here for? Fulfill- they doing here? said one sophomore girl. Each ing man's most basic needs, "Dude, Jan Plan is awesome!" studenthas his or her own way but not much else? Is Jan Plan offered up one seasoned Colby of making the time pass a little continued on page 7 WMHB: Your Only Alternative! by Jeff Cox progress has been made in the those responsible for the new of WMHB's newsletter, "Proof Variety abounds. Listeners Contributor past two years. "Tlie philoso- inflo of music at the station. At Positive," which contains ar- also hear the ever-controver- phy of the station has really any given time WMHB shelves ticles on today's various music sial dynamic duo of "Sports WHMB 90.5 fm. is Colby solidified, and to an extent, the hold 90-95% of the top 100 na- genres. ' Rap." Following is "Crazy" College's only radio station as format was standardized," said tional college station music Community Liaison and De- Alec Haavic, who spins Jazz of well as central Maine's only Farkas. picks, according to Blake. velopment Director, Annie funk, be-bop, free, fusion and station offering an alternative While specialty shows, such "This prevents DJs from rely- Earhart has been largely re- cool forms. "I really try to dis- format. as sports broadcasts, have sig- ing entirely on older, over- sponsible for the massive in- pel the notion that jazz is just What is an alternative format? nificantly boosted listenership, played tunes, while it encour- crease in local business spon- for old people." "We stay away from top-40 and Farkas would like more cam- ages them to keep themselves sorship of shows and other Tyrone Clerk creates "Urban the classic rock that other sta- pus exposure to the "new for- and their listeners in touch with support provided by the Colby Soundscapes" with his rap tions concentrate on," said mat" shows. Theseshows make what is new and happening in and surrounding community. show. And combination shows WMHB Disc Jocky Tom up the majority of air time on music." said Blake. Some of the station's specialty pop up all week long, like Laura Hooper, who combines his taste WMHB and introduce five or Community volunteers have showsfeature jazz, reggae, folk, Kuske's on Friday afternoons, of new wave and Gothic with more brand new songs every enabled the station to broad- blues, rap or broadcasts of "I mix up new rock and Disc Jockey Nicole Farkas' hour. . cast during school vacation Colby sporting events from as reggae...! like to give new interest in hardcore, ska and About 25-30 new albums are periods . and some night owls far away as Schenectedy, New sounds a chance." And another rockabilly. delivered to WMHB every from Unity College have kept York. The Spanish Club also show to get listeners through Director of Student Activities week, according to Todd Blake the-station on round the clock. has a slot on Sunday evenings those late Thursday nights is John Farkas has provided a who remains in close contact Earhart and the station's new from six to ten, featuring im- "Blues and B-Sides" with DJs great deal of support for the with about 40 of the major rec- General Manager, Joe Lilore, ported music and Spanish- Kerry Morgan and Fleather station and feels that much ord companies and. is one of have also forged two editions speaking disc jockeys. Anderson, January 1986 marked the birth of NEW YORK VOICES. The band consists of members (from left to right) Sara Krieger, Peter Eldrdge, Kim Nazarian, Darmcn Meaderand Ca- price Fox. They will perform 8:00 p.m. Wednesday,J anuary 25, in the Page Commons room of the Student Center. The event is co-sponsored by Stu-A and Creative Process in the Arts, a Jan Plan course offered by the Art Departmen t.
THE FAR SIDE By GARY LARSON
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The Immaturity of The Names, Assumption Please By now the Colby community- is well aware that the couldn't identify them all. ers are, hopefully suspected underground fraternities of Zeta Psi and Delta Upsilon have by Chip Gavin The administration, however, fraternity involvement will not been disbanded. Their members have agreed hot to form or Special Editor can identify the students. Jan- cause any professor to refuse join another fraternity or hold any fraternity or fraternity- ice Seitzinger knows the name any student request for a rec- like activity. Violations render this agreement between the So, Colby is really starting to of each and every former ommendation. If,however,any college and these unauthorized organizations "null and rid itself of fraternities. That is member of the dissolved fra- facultymember refuses to write void," and those responsible will be subject to "immediate good. But, the members of the ternities. While the administra- a recommendation for a stu- suspension or expulsion." recently disbanded ZetaPsiand tion has previously agreed not dent who is mistakenly sus- In response to student fears that future recommendations Delta Upsilon fraternities are to publish the identity of any pected of fraternity involve- might be in jeopardy if the now defunct ties to the exclusive cowards for having requested former fraternity members, ment, the disbanded and cur- organizations were made known, the Dean's Office agreed to anonymity and the administra- allowing the fraternities to dis- rent fraternities are to blame, keep the names of the individuals associated with both tion is cowardly for having band anonymously wasa great not the professor. fraternities confidential. granted it. injustice. The former frat members But through the Dean's Office, it came to my attentioh that Acting on a tip, I and two other The faculty members who do should have had the courage to several faculty members mentioned their "uneasiness" about Echo staff members (including not want to write recommen- take the heat and face their writing recommendations for those students in their classes a photographer) spent several dations for fraternity members, professors. Gettingthe Student who they suspect of being associated with fraternities. hours one night before Christ- past or present, have a right not Judicial Board to drop the If this uneasiness translates into refusal, I truly hope that mas break hunting down the to do so. Fraternity affiliation charges against their frat broth- these faculty members understand the full impact of their secret meeting at which Zeta strikes at the heart of what rec- ers for stealing Christmais deco- decision. Recommendations are a graduate's lifeline to Psi dissolved. We ended up ommendations are all about. If rations was enough compensa- employment They can make the difference between a career getting some pictures, but we recommendations were based tion for disbanding. and just a job. didn't get a lot of them. Only a solely on academic ability, they By granting anonymity, the So it becomes extremely dangerous when an individual few students can be identified would be obsolete. A transcript former fraternity members are decides to base such a potentially harmful decision on what in the photos. would suffice. happy and the administration can only be suspicions of fraternity involvement. For short of Some of those students in the But recommendations are doesn't have to deal with any admission of fraternity involvement by the student, the only pictures contacted the Echo and more than numbers, they are a irate parents who didn't know proof of affiliation exists in the Deans' Office. asked that the pictures not be reflection of the entire individ- their son was in a fraternity or 1 understand that any person asked to write , a printed. To print the pictures ual. They tell prospective em- any equally irate alurhhtis who recommendation has a right to refuse. After all, it is only would violate the brothers ployers and graduate schools thinks that the names should fair to both parties. agreementwiththeadministra- what the applicant is really like have been kept secret. But nei- 1 also understand that recommendations have to reflect tion, they said. Much more im- on a personal basis. Clearly, ther these concerns nor those more than scholastic ability. They are important portantly,however , someof the fraternity affiliationisrelevant. aboutrecommendationsjustif y indications of character, judgement, and integrity. But if I students feared that professors Writing a positive recommen- secrecy. were to ask someone I respect for a recommendation, I would would not write letters of rec- dation for a former or current The Administration should hope their response would be based on my intellectual ommendation for them if their fraternity member is endors- have insisted that the fraternity prowess and insight, not uninformed assumptions of what my fraternity affiliation was made ing the values, traditions and members' names be published social life was like. public. activities of Greek organiza- or waited until the college had College has taught me to pass judgements and render If the Echo had pictures in tions as well as supporting the more leverage to use against responsible decisions based on fact, not suspicions. Perhaps which all the former fraternity students who knowingly and the two underground groups. those to which this editorial is addressed haven't learned members could be identified, I purposely have lived in viola- Allowing the frats to continue this lesson. Perhaps they are still in college. would have fought to print tion of school policy. The fac- to operate "underground" and them. But wedidn'thave those ulty has a right to the asking Stu-J to push forward Chris Preston picturesandit would havebeen administration's knowledge of with the theft charges against Editor-in-chief irresponsible to name some former fraternity members. their brotherswould have been individualsinthegroupwesaw Now that the faculty is left a far better resolution than leave Eustis that night if we guessing who the formerbroth- granting anonymity. % « Mo The Official Editorial and Letters Policy of The Colby Echo ? present on this page do The Editorial is the official opinion of the paper. The other opinions Acting Editot-tn-Chief not necessarily represent the views of The Colby Echo or its staff. Chris Preston , especially those within the immediate News Editor Business Manag er The Colby Echo encourages letters from its readers Tracey Hardman Production Supervisor Paul Beach community. They should not exceed 300 words. Ma8da Lacharite In a new Echo policy, the paper is encourag ing the submission of editorials which address any Features Editor issue of concern. The editorials should not excede 600 words. This policy includes opinions Jennifer Scott U)i0Ui AMiatant Advertising Manager Thomas K. Wieck written by individual staff members, who for extreme circumstances as determined by the Sports Editor bnaryiSharvl Whitewmta Editor, disagree with the Editorial. LawrenceRocca Both letters to the Editor and editorials must be typed, double-spaced, signed, and include a Photograp hy Editor telephone number. Both must either be in campus mail, addressed to The Echo by 10:00 a.m. Asst. Sports Editor Dave Coleman John Mullen Monday morning, or in the Echo Office by 7:00 p.m., Monday night, unless special contact has been made with the Editor.- Special Editor Grap hics Editor Both letters to the Editor and editorials will be printed as long as they are not libelous or Evan Metcalf Chip Gavin obscene, and meet the above requirements. The Editor reserves the right to edit all Staff Writers', Catherine Breen, Deb Fuller,Emily submissions. Gallegher, Billy Goodman, Terrel Huttbn, Heather Langc, Kathy McKiernan, David WeiBsman, Lisa Twomey, Scth Wheelor Graphics: John Scruple, Jeff Winkler Typists: Rebecca Bancroft ter. Cotter. Other than his being costs," says Paul Johnson. Al- higher than the costs of off- Sarah Brown went to see "very defensive," Lockwood though he admits thait "It is campusliving. This cost would Bind Johnson as soon as she arrived says that she got no help from tough that [the December 9th be even greater if one had to continued from page 4 at Colby for Jan-Plan. He told him. decision] came so late" he moveon-campus and continue Junior Year Abroad really her to see Dean Seitzinger but While Lockwood says that "T added, "I don't think it's a fair to pay rent in town. hard," says Laney, "but when that she had little chance of can understand why [the ad- statement" that the school is to As it stands, many people who [people who go away] come being permitted to live off- ministration] doesn't want blame. lived off-campus last semester back they get screwed." campus for the spring. "She people to move for [its own] Dean Johnson also noted that were not effected in any way "I feel like because I was away told me that basically I don't financial reasons," she is angry even with the current off-cam- by the school's decision. I got taken advantage of," says have a chance of living off- because she feels that the pus community, the college However, a small minority Bebe Clark, a junior that took campus," says Sarah. Sarah school, "thinks that we were "will have some empty beds mustnow make some decisions first semester on the Semester then asked if she could live on- wrong to assume that we could this spring." He also said that that will effect themfinandally. at Sea program and was also campus without a meal plan. get more roommates." And those students living off-cam- If they choose to remain in their planning to move in with This request was also denied. yet, Lockwood and the others pus that wish to move back to houses alone or with fewer Laney. Lockwood has had to move felt that their assumptions were school would be permitted to roommates, they will face a Laney must now decide from her Oakland residence to being supported by what the make the move. But, most of toughfinancialburden. If these whether to attempt to breakher a location closer to campus school told them prior to the the students in this tight posi- students choose to break their lease, an act that would cost because she does not have a December decision. tion fear that they would not be leases they may face financial $400, or try to pay the total rent car. Meanwhile, she must pay "The college feels for [the stu- able to have their choice of or legal penalties. In moving herself. If another off-campus January's rent on both places. dents facing heavy costs]; un- roommates. on campus they will have no student in the same situation is When her original landlord fortunately,when they signed Furthermore, the cost of liv- choice in room or roommate, in able to sub-let her house, then threatened a lawsuit, Carolyn an agreement to live off-cam- ing on campus and paying the additiontopayingahighercost she may move in with her sis- took her situation to President pus, they agreed to pay the meal plan is considerably of living.
a chance to fulfill that desire. guage (or the equivalent) by A separate assessment was He looks forward to studying August 1989. The applicants done to determine "the Heights Exchange Russian literature and Soviet must have good academic student's proficiency in Rus- continued from page 1 continued from page 2 politics at a small university standing, sound academic rea- sian, seriousness of purpose, overcrowding, a result of the which she will use later to write "where there are not many sons for participating in the competence in thefield of study hosts "taking too many names short stories. "In general, the foreign students." exchange, and be in good to be pursued, social and intel- in the dining halls and not whole idea [of the exchange] is Although Walker is not yet health. lectual maturity,and perceived merging their lists." positive, and in the long run, it certain what aspect of Soviet Both Humm and Walker had ability to adjust to life in a new Yet Madden also expressed will prove beneficial" for inter- life he will be researching dur- to submit a two page statement, cultural environment." (This frustration when she empha- national relations, said Humm. ing his year-long stay in the written in Russian, which dis- year, this assessment was done sized that "everyoneon our lists She also believes that the U.S.S.R., he stated the possi- cusses their proposed area of by a professor of Russian at had paid ahead of time and we Russian students will react bilities comparing the college study and a project proposal, Bowdoin college.) did not sell tickets over capac- positively to Americanstudents system of the Soviet Union to writteninEnglish, thatcontains The cost of the program is the ity. The only reason the party studying at their universities. that of the U.S. He also ex- the goals of their year-long same as the tuition, room, became so crowded was that "The Russians are interested in pressed interest in a detailed study project. Letters of recom- board, and additional fees at people were sneaking in who our culture - they know more analysis of "Perestroika." mendation from two Colby Colby for an academic year. didn't pay." about us than we do about Like Humm, Walker feels that professors are also required. Travel costs to and from the After hearing of the damage them," she said, "they will be the student exchange will have A selection committee, com- Soviet host university is pro- to the Heights and overcrowd- excited about talking with us." beneficial results: " it will help. posed of Elizabeth Todrank vided by the American Con- ing, Vanvalkenburgh agreed Clint Walker, the other If not right off, then in the long (coordinator of junior year sortium and the Soviet Minis- with Dickinson's decision to Colby exchange student, will run." abroad program), Rita Moore try of Higher and Specialized close the party. The gathering, be making his first trip to the The application process for the (professor of government), Education. according to Security, had "lost Soviet Union this September. program is rigorous. In order Sheila McCarthy and David The American students will structure." Concluded Van- Walker has been interested in to apply, a student, must be a Mayberry (both professors of also receive a stipend for the valkenburgh, "I adhere to fire going to the U.S.S.R. since sev- Colby sophomore or junior who Russian literature and lan- purchase of books and addi- regulations and I trust Jimmy enth grade and knew that by will have completed studying guage), interviewed the candi- tional study aids and a monthly Dickinson's judgement exclu- attcndineColbvhewouldhave three vears of the Russian lan- dates in English. stipend of 215 rubles. sively." busy and entertained. clotting problem now, but it s tongue or remain stuck to this well as their most romantic "I try to square dance as much no biggie." object until spring." evenings; you just never know Jan Plan as possible," said one freshman "I like to see how many fresh- Aiiother creative way to pass when this information may continued frompage 4 female. "I like to keep my girl- man I can convince to lick some the time is to do all those things come in handy. just a study of man's most ani- ish figure. It's terrific exercise metal object outside when it's you wanted to do during the Girls-corn rowing you hair is malistic and prehistoric tenden- and I meet a lot o f hot guys this below freezing," answered one semester, but never really got something that's time consum- cies? Have we here in Maine way. Doe see doe your part- senior when asked how he around to doing because you ing and fun to do with your moved beyond the cave-man ner," she added with a giggle. spent his free time during Jan just didn't have the time. Go friends. And, thankfully for all mentality of yesteryear? Another creative student has Plan. "Sometimes, all I have to ahead! Organize your sock you Bo Derek clones, if s a hair These questions demand an- found a way to keep himself do is tell them that it tastes drawer by color, make that style that will never be out of swersandlhavesetout to prove busy during this the longest sweet. Other times, I have to be popsicle stick house you've fashion! that we at Colby have a higher month of the year, and make a a little more creative and tell always thought would look so The mind simply reels with purpose, that there are those of little extra spending cash at the them that they have to lick it in nice, write that letter to Dear things to do during Jan Plan at us who have decided to make same time. "Every week, I order to release sexual tension, Abby! Colby. Why, it's almost tiring the most of our Jan Plans. There donate blood to the Red Cross. this pastime is helpful in Guys- now's the time to go just to think about it! 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He has grown They have tolook to themselves up in his decisions and is al- but they also need to have the lowing Coach Whitmore to kind of backing from their fans. . drink a little less Pepto-Bismol that 2-6Bates gave to their team; at halftime. Kevin Whitmore on Monday night. Itis true that has also added punch, as well the teamhasonedevotedcheerT as much of his father's intelli- ing section, but the rest of the gence, to the team. He is a 6-3 fans seem a little nervous about 200 pounder who has leap, messing uptheir hair or getting touch and brawn making him a little sweaty at a social func- The Wadsworth throng on Saturday was 2,800 strong, but not nearly as loud as the Bates 1,000 in one of the best sixth men in tion. Lewiston on Monday. Why not? photo by David Coleman New England. Pride in your school can be The only negative this team shown in a million different has faced is the fact that they ways,spiritisorieof theseways. I-PLAY Update are on the road, where they So shake your butt on down to by Lawrence Rocca were 5-9 lat year, more than a the gym and make some noise Sports Editor vacuum salesmen. Yet, they for the 10-1 Mule Basketball (#2 in New England The Plan I-PLAY schedule is under way. seem to thrive on this, beating team Jan #5 going into last nighf s game There are 9 teams in the hockey league and the early favorites for fhe coveted T-Shirts are Marc the Division III pre-season and #17 teams on the road, as versus USM). Duchette's Grapefruit Knives, Anthony Scaturro's Couch Potatoes, Anthony Mazzola's Punishers, ^ and R.B. Kiernat and Larry Rocca's Signify Nothing. Bill Sprong's Puck Off , Todd Aster's Fyers, Steve Gorin's Ice Pirates, Jim Klimek's Ice Holes, and Chuck DiGrande's Mad Maulers round ou the Sports Shorts continued from page 11 field. Tonight's action features Puck Off versus Signify Nothing at 9;40 and the Grapefruit Knives _ versus the Punishers at 10:45. Leibert. Jeremy Carmone survived a field of twenty and won Tuesday's I-PLAY 8-Ball tournament at the Out of the water the team has nine divers, who Coach Lutkus Spa. Carmone thumped Dave Longcope, he of squash and bicycling fame, 2-0 in the finals. could not say enough about. Their third year coach, Matt Cur- "Sometimes when you go for first," said Longcope, #2 on men's squash and the winner of last year's ian, drives down from Bangor three times a week to work with ECCFHell of the East race, "it 's okay to be the third guv who's second." Champion Carmone, who the divers and can be seen standing near the board giving point- is a regular at the Spa tables, wanted his shirt immediately because he "had ho clean clothes." There ers to people catapulting themselves into the air, hoping to come will be another tournament Monday the 23rd. down right side up. Marc Duchette's Broom Ball team was not even touched last Saturday during the tournament on Both teams travel to Middlebury this Saturday... . , Johnson Pond. "I can't believe it, I can't believe it," bellowed Tom Powers, a member of Duchette's Women's Basketball is 1-7 after losing 68-4 to Southern squad, "All those hours of practice to win by forfeit and get no T-shirts. Couldn't we at least have Maine last night at home. Junior co-captain Debbie Adams played for a Michelob light." is still confident about the team's ability and says the team is too. The 3 on 3 hoop tournament will be held this Sunday afternoon as part of the traditional pre-game "We go into every game thinking we are going to win," said the Super Bowl hype. All teams interested should be at the field house by 12:45 to get organized for the center who leads the team with 15 points per game, "we just have 1 o'clock start. not learned how to win yet. If we can just win one, we can get on The.I-PLAY cross country ski race yyas cancelled due to poor weather conditions. Wait for snow a roll." and check for posters. Adams says that the main problem so far has been a lack of The Ping Pong tourney is on the 24th and ,the Commons swim meet will be on the 26th. consistency from both the team and individuals. Another prob- lem has been the tough schedule. Among the team's losses, many FOR SOME SUPER of which have been by only a few points, were ones to USM #1 BOWL in New England, #2 Salem State, and #6 Amherst. The tortuous agenda is not made easier by the fact that CWB sports no POST GAME INFO seniors and many freshwomen and sophomores. According to Adams, sophomore forward/center Kim Der- PLUS rington with 14.5 points and 9 rebounds per game has been excellent so far with good play also coming from freshwoman forward Liz Cimino.. Adams also reports that Jamie REASONS TO HATE BATE S COLLEGE Arsenault '88, has made a successful transition from playing on the men's teamlastyear to assisting Gene DeLorenzo with TUNE INTO the women this year: "Everyone respects Jamie arid he really helps a lot by adding a different perspective." Juniors Clare DeAngelis and Jen Lally will have to continue to play well if the team is to make a run anytime soon. They play again this SP ORTSRAP weekend at the Smith tournament beforehosting Bowdoin Tuesday at 5:30. WITH LARRY ROCCA AND BRIAN BATTIN G The mei) and women of Colby squash swatted Haverford 9-0 at home last Monday. The win increased the women's record SUNDAY NIGHT FRO M 10-12 to an impressive 4 wins and 1 loss, while the men raised their record to an even .500, with 4 wins and 4 losses. Last Wednesday, Colby men battled MIT and were able to ON WMHB 90.5 FM. come within one game of winning (Colby lost 5-4). By far this was Colby's best performance of the year and possibly the best in the past two or three. The men's team followed up this close match by CENTRAL MAINE'S convincingly crushing Bates <9-0) for the second time this sea- son. #1 SPORT S TALK SHOW Saturday, the meft are home vs. Bowdoin, Amherst ; and once again Bates. The women will trek down to Brtmswickto ON CENTRAL MAINE'S play Wellesley and Bowdoin the same day. #1 ALTERNATIVE RADIO STATIO N. Critical Point Johnson Pond by John Mullen schedule without scoring a Assistant Sports Editor goal(a record in futility later matched by Mike Milbury, the A couple of nights ago a friend current Maine Mariners coach). of mine, up for a visit, asked me The players who won two as we sat at a downtown bar: Stanely Cups were replaced by "What do you like best about rookies, journeymen, stiffs. Colby?" I thought for a second, Even so, ice hockey was king in maybe not even that long, and andaroundBoston. TheCeltics gave him my answer without had yet to draft Cornbread hesistation. "Pond Hockey. Maxwell. Larry Bird was still Skating at night on Johnson emptying trashbuckets in Pond, playing hockey." French Lick, Indiana. I knew it sounded stupidbut I Of course I thought I might wasn't going to correct myself. make the N.H.L someday. I He, a Tufts student, a trans- could skate, shoot, and occa- planted Floridian,lookedatme, sionally score a goal. My dream laughed, and started talking ended in the ninth grade, cut about something else. What did after the second day of tryouts. he know, I thought. He doesn't So, seven winters later, day or even know how to skate. flight, warm weather or cold, I've never been a greathockey Johnson pond is the arena player, or even a good one. Like where I play out my grand illu- every other frustra ted hockey sion. My skate blades are dull player on this campus I was and the ice is very bumpy this Senior left wingMike Venezia (19) helped fuel a 5-3 victoryover Holy Cross a. weekago with some nifty passing and is confident the 3-5-2 Mules can turn things around this season. (and still am) in love with the year, ruined by the Christmas photo by Chris Brownsey sport. I grew up watching the vacation snow. But, as long as Bad Boston Bruins" Colby continues to mend the once "Big, Men s Ice Hockey is now 3-5-2 after losingto St. Anselms 3-2 in overtime. They lose the immortal Bobby Orr to nylon nets that receive slap- beatHoly knee injuries and quickly shots directed at the Boston Cross 5-3 last Thursday at home before splitting a road trip with a 5-3 win at Connecticut decline into mediocrity. One by Garden and accepts students College and a 3-1 loss at Amherst. There is some controversy surrounding the weekend trip one my heroes were traded or who love to play pond hockey, however. released: Phil Esposito, Ken then I'll never complain about Senior defenseman Neil Menard, who had been ordered to not suit up for the Holy Cross game Hodge, Dallas Smith, Carol winter on Mayflower Hill. The or the weekend road trip by Head Coach Mickey Goulet, went home to Pascoag, Rhode Vadnais and even Gary Doak, tuition is high, the courses are Island, where he was contacted on the p Orr's partner on defense, who tough, but there is ice;and , best hone by a Colby player saying that Goulet wanted him once went an entire 78 game of all, I don't live in Medford. to play against Connecticut College. After making the 2 hour trip with his parents to New Lon- don, CT, Goulet played Menard for only 4 shifts, approximately 4 minutes out of a 60 minute game. After the contest, Menard quit the team. White Mules "I hadn't dressed against Holy Cross and accepted that," Menard contends, " arid I accepted not dressing for the road trip. I was ready to come back and practice Monday to earn my spot back." Win Another Battle He quit because he felt betrayed: "It sounded like he actually needed me, and I feel that I showed who said he may "take the rest my loyalty to the team. I don't think that loyalty was returned. I felt that I deserved more respect by Lawrence Rocca of Jan Plan off ," after seeing his as a player. I would rather have watchedfrom the stands, whichl had originally planned to do, than Sports Editor teammates winsuchabiggame watch from the bench. I came to support my team but also with the anticipation of playing much without him, hopes to be back more than I did. WhenSouthern Maine'sTodd Saturday but is not certain if he "It s a tough way to end a season and a career," he added, "but Hockey just was not fun anymore. Miranda air balled a despera- can play. I felt like I was skating on eggshells every time I was out there." tion 3-pointer with :05 left to go Regardless, upon the comple- Goulet was away on a recruiting trip Wednesday and was not available to comment on either why in last nighf s game, Colby's tion of the first half of their he played Menard for only 4 minutes or why he had a player contact Menard rather than call himself. Scott Jablonski rebounded the season, the Mules have proved Senior defenseman Bobby Lewis and senior wing Mike Venezia declined to comment on the miss, flung it up court and time they can win on the road and Menard issue saying that it was "between him and the coach." However, despite the team's record expired. The Mules (11-1, #2 in that they are not a one man and the controversy, they did promise that "the team remains close and we think we can turn things New England) had emerged team. The win was also their around this season to our advantage." They travel to U.Mass Boston this Saturday, a team they tied victorious for General Dick 15th straight at home over two December 3 at home. Whitmore in dramatic 63-60 seasons. The women's ice hockey team dropped two home games last weekend, a 7-0 shutout to fashion in front of 2500 boister- The big story last night was ous Wadsworth Gymnasium thedefense. Colby isnotknown Providence on Friday and a 7-3 defeat at the hands of U. Moncton Saturday afternoon.Thoug h fans. forwinning60pointballgames, the scores were not close the White Mules played as well as expected. Both opponents are division The game, which can safely be especially against the caliber of 1 schools, with full-scholarship players, and exploited a tremendous physical advantage. "Provi- described as a defensive war, team USM is (8-4, #7 in New dence had a player who is my size," head coach Rob Pf eiffer said. "She weighed at least 185 was as exciting as the close fi- England) but they got big con- pounds." nal score indicates. Neither tributions from everyone. Last Although their record now stands5-5, both Pfeiffer and AU-American center Megan Patrick are team led by more than 6 points night Hyland, who Coach optimistic about the team's future. "They are an. energetic, coachable team. It's hard to keep your and there were 7 lead changes Whitmore called "the biggest confidence when you're up against the best women hockey teams in the world, but if we play well in the 2nd half alone. unsung hero I've ever we've got a good shot at the [ECAC] playoffs," said Pfeiffer. Colby's Rob Hyland (9 points coached," and his son Kevin Patrick agreed, "We should win the rest of our games in January7' against U.N.H. (last Tuesday), (14 points) layed and 9 rebounds) hit 2 free Whitmore p Yale (home Friday at 7:30), Col (home Saturday at 1:00 and Sunday 2:00), minute to especiall t h defense. gate at and others. And throws with under a y oug "If we put the puck in the net we game. After Tom Dorion once again 'll definitely make the playoffs come February." But, win or lose, go to help ice the the team will continue to enjoy Kevin Whitmore missed the proved that he may be the pre- playing hockey with each other: "We have a lot of fun kids on the team. We have a fun time out on the ," Patrick said... Mules first free throw of the mier point man in New Eng- ice night (they finished 10 of 11 land with 12 points, 5 assists The men's and women's swim teams have gotten off the blocks in a hurry this year with a 3-0 from the line) with :11 to go, and 4 rebounds. £cott Jablon- start for the men and a 3-1 start for the women, whose only loss was to Regis College. Miranda threw up his prayer. ski had 10 rebounds and - 6 First year coach Wally Lutkus , comes to Colby after a 3 year stay at Kent State , 1 year at When it came down, Colby's, points and freshman John Dal- Cornell and a fifteen year position at Dartmouth. 'The team is right on line with last year's not Miranda's, prayer was eanes added 8 points including team," says Lutkus, "and last year was one of the best records they've ever had. We're swimming a 3-pointer that gave Colby the answered. more yardage this year and I think it'* payingoff for us." • Playing without injured All- lead for good with 5:06 left in The top swimmers for the women have been All-American Sally White , Debbie Stynch- American forward Matt Han- the game. field, Sura DuB ow and Kristin Woods. On the cock, for the 2nd game in a Colby hosts Thomas Saturday men's side co-captains Paul Beach and continue to an- and Bowdoin Tuesday, both David Russell have been proving strong race after race, as have Matt Davie and Blake row, the Mules continued on page 10 swer big questions. Hancock, games begin at 7:30. White, Mule Cagers Are Kicking Ass by Billy Goodman Staff Writer stop with Mr. Hancock, for this Thomas, shoot fromdowntown fruit basket is filled with a veri- and crash the boards for sec- Riddle: What goes ten deep, table cornucopia of basketball ond and third shots on every has more roadkills than a truck talent.With names like Dorion, miss. They are a team that driver and a coach whose rule Jablonski, Hyland and Childs Whitmore can truly believe in. extends back to when polyes- these guys sound more like the Start with the big men'; senior ter actually looked good on 1967 Green Bay Packers than a co-captain Scott Jablonski has some people? basketball team. They continue matured in his rebounding, Wrong Answer: The '73 Bav- to impress night after night, hauling in 25 in the last two arian Olympic lumberjack team with big win after big win. games while sophomore Nate Right Answer: The 1988-89 The ace in the hole for this Carpenter has just simply ma- Colby Men's Basketball team year's team lies in the depth of tured, his game play looking In his 19 th season as head the bench. Whitmore is able to 100% better than last year. The basketballl coach of the Colby go at least ten players deep battle for center has turned into Mules, Dick Whitmore is this every game with the knowl- a logjam with 6-7 junior Nick year once again reaping the well edge that whatever group he Childs, Carpenter and fresh- deserved fruits of his labor. His does have on the floor can hold men John Rimas at 6-5 230, all team has gotten off to a blazing their own with any opponent. displaying their abili ty to bang start winning 9 out of 10 road This allows a coach to not just with the widebodies as well as games, including Monday's 93- sit on the ball and hold a lead using the touch from outside. 78 win over the Bates while the "stars "rest,butrather As for the finesse men; Senior- "pussycats," in which coach it allows him to pump in more Rob Hyland stepped out of his Whitmore says, "We showed a baskets, never allowing the role as captain of the soccer lot of poise." Their only home opponent to rest. team right into his role as game so far resulted in a sound "The key to this team is the "Doctor Defense" for the Colby thumping of Clark last Satur- maturity," said Whitmore, "If Hoopsters and has been work- day. In the 113-85 win, Colby we are going to win, we need to ing on his jump shot. Brian looked more like Kentucky continue to mature as wehave." Connors, one of only three thoroughbreds than White Maturing is a task that all the seniors on the team, can f ill the Mules. players, including freshmen nets with three pointers that Colby's Ail-American junior John Rimasand JohnDaileanes, usually come from somewhere forward, Matt Hancock had seem to have taken a tremen- around the third row and is been pouring in 30 points a dous affection to.,This team of getting lots of help from frosh Can you say, 'Defense? ' Colby' s Fabulous Five, Nick Childs (Arms game, passing like crazy and five sophomores, threejuniors , protege John Daileanes. up), Matt Hancock (24), Rob Hyland (12), Scott Jablonski (45), and whooping up excitement like three seniors and three fresh- Sophomores Tom Dorion, Tom Dorion (00) can as they surround Clark ' s TomD'Ambrosio. only "The Casco Kid" could men play as though they have Kevin Whitmore. Ballplayers. The tight defense fueled an impressive running game for a 113-78 before going down with a knee been together since longbefore These two gentlemen are like rout in the Mules ' home opener. bruise in Monday'sBates game November 1st. They hit each shake 'n bake, they are like photo by Dave Coleman (It is not certain when he will other with passes that seem to peaches 'n cream, they are return to action). Yet let us not come off the hands of Isaiah . continued on page 10
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