The Voice Of Whittier College Since 1914 May 9,2002 ER CAMPUS http://web.whittier.edu/qc Cheryl Swift recognized for teaching excellence AWARDS

by Amber Hollingsworth QC Co-Campus Life Editor

"A teacher's job is to move a student out of a rut and get him thinking about things. If you take a student and don't stir him up one way or another, you're not doing your job," said a former Professor of History Harry W. Ner- hood in 1986. In 2002, 16 years later, Nerhood's words still resonate at Whittier College, as professors continue to "do their job." And on Monday, May 6, one professor in particular received the ELIZABETH BOHR/QC ASST. PHOIO tUI I UK recognition she deserved with the Nerhood Dean of Faculty David Muller pre­ Excellence in Teaching Award — Associate sents the Nerhood Excellence in Professor of Biology Cheryl Swift. Teaching Award to Professor of Biol­ Recognized by students and faculty as a ogy Cheryl Swift on Monday, May 6 at professor who demands diligence and hard the Ruth B. Shannon Center. work, is dedicated to asking why, is committed munication Arts Brian Reed announced the to providing excellent education to students, seniors who made the dean's list as well as MARIO NEAVEZ/ QC PHOTO EDITOR and is responsible for taking hundreds of stu­ the interdepartmental awards. Dean of Stu­ dents into the field, Swift accepted the 2002 dents Dave Leonard awarded the Student Men's lacrosse is movin' on Nerhood Award with tears in her eyes. Service and Leadership Awards to students "I appreciate my colleagues and all I've who have "gone above and beyond and learned from them, but I'm not sure [teaching] made significant contributions to student up in the N.C.A.A. playoffs is something you ever get right. I feel like I life." Two Whittier College lacrosse players embrace each other after the Poet have a long wtiy to go before I am the kind of Other Academic Achievement rec.£.<<- team scores a goal. Whittier defeated Eastern Connecticut State Univer­ teacher I want to be," said Swift. tions went to those involved with the Rhodes, sity 19-8 in the first game of the The N.C.A.A. Division III play-offs, held on Along with teacher recognition, the cere­ Marshall, and William Gates Scholarships, the football field on Wednesday, May 8. First time for the Whittier team to mony honored students who have achieved as well as announcements for the Newsom make it to playoffs, it was also the first appearance of a California lacrosse academic excellence as well. Awards, Freshman Writing prize and Schol­ team in the N.C.A.A. play-offs. For a full story, see page 16. Sophomore Kaitlyn McDonald received arly Writing prize [seepage 8 for list]. the Robert M. Treser Sophomore Leadership On the faculty front, the Key to the Award as a pre-med student who wants to College Awards went to Director of Food work as a missionary in Africa. She is a Services Lori Flashner, the Library staff, Seniors bid last aloha chemistry major, the vice president of the and Whittier College Operator Dorothy Det- Palmer Society, an R.A. in Johnson, as well tor. Late Director of Athletics Dave Jacobs as a volunteer at Whittier Presbyterian Hos­ was honored with the Richard B. Harvey at President's barbecue pital. Award, and the Marilyn Veich Award went Associate Professor of Theater and Com- to Professor of Economics Steve Overturf. STUDENT LIFE fruits, pinapple coconut rice, roast pig and a magnificent tropical fish ice sculpture, this by Rose Ochoa bookend opens up a host of new uncertainties Faculty Masters selected QC Asst. News Editor for some. Professor of Biology Dave three professors plan to "be "I think there's still a bit of nervousness CAMPUS In a symbolic rite of passage, seniors going on here," senior Alisha Santana said. Bourgaize will continue in very responsive to the results Garrett House for another of the review" and continue to walked through the archway of the President's "Freshman year it was not knowing what to by Christina Gutierrez mansion at the Senior Luau held on Wednes­ expect for college life. Now it's not knowing year. provide programs that allow QC Assoc. News Editor day, May 8. The annual barbecue, sponsored the future, grad school, work or anything else. A unique feature of the students and professors to by the President's Office, allowed the graduat­ Now you have to be an adult. It's just as Whittier College campus, the meet outside of a classroom ing class, administration and faculty to reunite, exciting as freshman year, though, just a little Two new faces, along faculty masters program al­ setting and to extend what they revisiting the same environment that they en­ different," she said. with one returning one, will lows students to meet with have learned in class to the joyed (theoretically) four years ago during the But instead of the ambience provided by grace Whittier's faculty mas­ their professors and guest real world and real-life situa­ President's freshman reception. the anxiety-ridden first-year students, too of­ ter houses next fall. The new speakers in an informal envi­ tions. The 250 guests were greeted with leis, ten clinging to their new best friends, this faculty masters for the 2002- ronment to discuss interest­ O'Connor-Gomez said name tags and the variegated talent of a band year's Senior Luau involved more schmooz­ 2003 school year will be As­ ing and relevant topics to cam­ that what motivated her to whose tastes ranged from Kenny-G-esque ing as people seemed more like family than sociate Professor of English pus life. apply for the position is her tunes to Van Morrison's "Brown-eyed Girl." potential kindred spirits. Language and Literature With the program under desire to help students see "I think that the seniors really look for­ Senior Jennifer Estabrook felt much more Tony Barnstone who will live review next year, the partici­ that what they are learning in ward to this event because it is really a mile­ comfortable the second time around. "It's re­ in the now-vacant Johnson pants plan to work closely to­ their classes actually "makes stone and it also acts as a bookend of sorts to ally nice to come to this.... Now you pretty House, and Associate Pro­ gether to plan exciting pro­ a difference" outside of the the President's freshman reception," Presi­ much know everyone and it's an awesome fessor of Spanish Doreen grams that will extend learn­ four walls of a classroom. In dent Katherine Haley Will said. environment. The beer made it all fun," she O'Connor-Gomez who will ing outside of the classroom. However, despite the delicious array of said. move into Hartley House. As Bourgaize explains, the See MASTERS, page 4 ISSUE 26 • VOLUME 88 You speak Spring Sing Up From Dust First playoffs for the Poets A bag of letters to the The talent of students and staff is Senior Robin Judd will lay LAX is the best. Told ya so. They editor came in the mail. showcased in annual show. 4,000 eggs on the floor of win. They even win in the play­ Don't miss the last voices Wardman Gym on Sunday. offs. „ of this school year.

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dU OTE OF THE WEEK "There are two factors to perfecting interpretive dance: the dance and the interpretation." "I feel that we were successful in the former." - Sophomores Tom Logan and Jon "Ishmael" Wilson • see Campus Life, page 7 ThursdayOPINION, May 9, 2002 S -QUAKER EDITORIAL born ('67), the Los Angeles and member of the newspa- Dodgers' pitching coach. per's executive council, CAMPUS- A word from our sponsor Wolf says she's worked who' s filled three jobs in three Amy Stice , Eight seniors will be leav­ an editor about four weeks they unfold, and therefore so hard for the QC because of years. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ing the Quaker Campus this into her freshman year. She how they act. And if that isn' t her coworkers. "I love the Kelly Hardy, assistant Rebecca Wolf year, and you have eight se­ spent almost every Tuesday done well, then people are people here," says Wolf. "I Arts and Entertainment edi­ MANAGING EDITOR niors with a combined 23 and Wednesday evening for making decisions based on love the environment. I thrive tor, who's written for the pa­ £va Sevcikova years of QC experience. Tal­ the next four years at produc­ potentially inaccurate infor­ on deadlines and the pres­ per for three years. NEWS EDITOR ented editors emerge from tion nights in the QC office. mation. That can have seri­ sures that come with them. Tim Tiernan, a copy edi­ each class admitted to For one year she headed the ous repercussions...." But I'd have to say the main tor for the last four semes­ Rose Ochoa Whittier, but since I began Opinions section and for two This philosophy will reason for my being here is ASST. NEWS EDITOR ters. advising the QC in the mid years filled the Arts and En­ guide Clark when she begins the people. This is my second Kristine Welter, who's Kristen Drew ' 80s I can' t remember a group tertainment section with work shortly after gradua­ family." served as an Assistant Arts George Gonzalez of seniors that made such graceful prose by herself and tion as a reporter/copy editor Other editors also enjoy and Entertainment editor and ASSOC. NEWS EDITORS enormous contributions to the others. with the East County Cali- the comraderie. Although restaurant reviewer during Steve Alvarado newspaper. As editor-in-chief she fornian newspaper in San they seek and welcome new her senior year. OPINIONS EDITOR Collectively, these stu­ maintained staff morale dur­ Diego. recruits, the editors frequent­ The talent and chemistry dents have worked in almost ing a contentious period with At the Californian, Clark ly eat lunch together in the these people brought to the Amber Hollingsworth every possible capacity on Publications Board. But she will be without one of her Justin Hand newspaper office and attend newspaper have been invalu­ CO-CAMPUS LIFE EDITORS the newspaper, from writing also revised deadlines and busiest coworkers for three movies or parties together. able. Their involvement has to copy editing to photogra­ regularly sent the paper to the and a half years, Wolf. A The current staff of 25 editors been so great that I'll be curi­ Josh Lowensohn phy to layout to ad sales to print shop around midnight— former Web site and sports is the largest at Whittier since ous what they do with their ASSOC. CAMPUS LIFE the web site. Most have earlier than at any time in editor, Wolf has functioned at least the mid 1980s, and EDITOR Wednesday nights next fall. worked at these tasks for years. The system not only for the last two years as man­ about 17 of them recently at­ "I'll have this freedom I Erin Clark about 20 hours a week as allowed editors sorely need­ aging editor, overseeing the tended a year-end dinner at haven't had for the last four A&E EDITOR section editors or 40 to 50 ed sleep on Wednesday newspaper's finances. She my home. years," says Wolf, who's seek­ hours weekly as editor-in- nights, but brought the paper has also filled in as advertis­ Other seniors who've ing full time work as a report­ Kelly Hardy Kristine Welter chief or managing editor. For to campus earlier on Thurs­ ing manager and sports edi­ worked hard and enjoyed their er after graduation. "Maybe ASST. A&E EDITORS these efforts, they deserve our day so more people could read tor and covered COR for three time together include: I'll,poke my head in to see thanks. it. semesters. Steve Alvarado, Opin­ what's going on. Or, hopeful­ Priscilla Hwang Perhaps no two have done Clark says she devoted In addition, she contrib­ ly, I'll have my own deadlines ASSOC. A&E EDITOR ion's editor, who's held four more than Erin Clark, who so much time to the QC be­ uted unusual stories on aca­ editorial positions in four for another newspaper that I'll Justin Jimenez served as editor-in-chief as a cause "I think it's important demic retention and the pos­ years. be worried about." Rebecca Wolf junior, or Rebecca Wolf, work. What we publish not sible use of the stimulant James Adomian, Arts and —Adjunct Professor of CO- SPORTS EDITORS completing her second year only shapes how people look ephedrine among Whittier Entertainment editor for a Journalism and the advisor Lindsey Brengle as managing editor. back on what happened, but athletes, and reported from year. to the Quaker Campus Gary Allison Roth Clark began working as how they perceive things as Dodger Stadium on Jim Col- Ryan Fong, copy editor Libman ASST. SPORTS EDITORS Sasha Desmarais Liberal arts in the real world Replacement faculty to come ASSOC. SPORTS EDITOR The curriculum committee will kick off the fall semester with an all- Recent issues of the Quaker Campus have accurately reported the faculty Mario Neavez Whittier conference on liberal arts for the real world. Our keynote speaker on who will not be returning to campus in the fall. I want to take this opportunity PHOTO EDITOR September 12 will be Professor Louis Menand, whose book The Metaphysical to assure readers that we will have excellent full-time replacements in place by Club, on the development of American philosophy Just won the Pulitzer Prize the start of the next academic year. The majority of searches this year were Elizabeth Bohr Helena Ngo in history. The next day, we will have a series of discussion panels all over initiated due to the announced retirements of a number of long-time, well- ASST. PHOTO EDITORS campus spiraling in on the question of what a Whittier education is all about. respected faculty. Other searches were initiated due to the announced depar­ Topics will include the following: tures of morejunior faculty that are leaving to pursue other opportunities. Some Tim Tiernan The liberal arts experience: What does it mean to be a liberally educated of these departures were announced very recently. Clearly we will miss all Meredith Wallis Ryan Fong person? If it involves the abilities to pick up any book and read it confident­ faculty who will not be returning and we thank them for the many accomplish­ COPY EDITORS ly, to express yourself clearly in writing, and to think critically about new ments and contributions they have made during their time at Whittier. problems as they arise, how do we practice these skills throughout the I am pleased to announce that all faculty searches are proceeding very well. Eric Dzinski curriculum? If a liberal education is a liberating education, how do we train Many departments attracted strong applicant pools and we were able to hire STAFF WRITER people for the joys and responsibilities of freedom? individuals who represented the unanimous first choice of all who took part in Connor Nelson Diversity: What do the diversity of Whittier and our location in Los the interviews. This speaks very well of Whittier College's ability to attract INTERNET EDITOR Angeles enable us to learn here that people couldn't learn at other places? excellent teacher/scholars to our campus. They will make fine additions to the How can the curriculum take advantage of our diversity to create a better kind College and we have every expectation that they will serve the needs of our Mayra Rivera Dez Zamora of education? Interdisciplinarity: Things work best at Whittier when we students exceedingly well. Although several searches have not as yet conclud­ OFFICE ASSISTANTS connect the things we do in different classes. How can we do this more? How ed, faculty already hired for next year include: Caroline Heldman (Political can we do it all the time? Majors and Liberal Education: Too often, people Science), Jennifer Holmes (Theatre Arts), Stephen Cook (Music), Mary Baker James Adomian experience the liberal education requirements as hurdles to jump on their way (Anthropology), and James Smolin (Psychology). In the case of Business DISTRIBUTION MANAGER to the major. How do we structure liberal education so that it enriches majors Administration, which was a department of particular concern in recent QC Dr. Gary Libman rather than competing with them? Grading: The dean calls it "outcomes articles, we have hired Lana Nino and Lisa Bliesh. To help ensure a smooth ADVISOR assessment." Testing to see if you can name the 50 states is easy, but how transition, Lana and Lisa have already been to campus and have interacted with The Qjttfer Corpus (QC) is a student- do we measure progress toward being more intelligent, thoughtful, liberally current BSAD students and alums at their all-day conference devoted to produced pubbcakn of Whittier College and educated in ways that are meaningful to both students and faculty? How do "Business in the 21s' Century" held last week. We look forward to officially doesiWrieoessai^iqiestrtlheviewsofWhittier Cdlegeadninistraicis, faculty or students. The we grade so that the G.P.A. shows how much people have really learned? welcoming these and all new faculty colleagues in the fall. gt«^Ca»p^pialishedweetdydLiingthe Rather than lectures on these topics, we plan to have a series of —Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty David J. Muller school year, except during examinations, vaca­ discussion panels (as many as possible to keep the size small), each led by tions and inerim period The staff strives for accuocy,objec8vityandfaanessUisigneded- a few people who have done some reading, talking, and thinking about the iloriais reflect the opinion of the editorial staff. subject over the summer. It won't require much time, just a few e-mails back Thanks in absence The QC office is located in the Student and forth to bounce ideas around so that you can start the ball rolling in the Dear Editor, UrioaAuSqlisingBxpriessraidbeaddressed to Whnkr College Box 8613, Wittier, CA discussions. We would like to have a mixture of faculty, students, and I wish to thank the A.S.W.C. and the Whittier College community for the 906(B,orcan(562)9U74254,arfexaiecf£Stto anyone else who is interested. So if you want to be involved in any of these beautiful plaque presented to me at the Spring Honors Convocation on (562)

Thursday, May 9, 2002 Opinions Quaker Campus R.A. feels discouraged Uhh...what the QP Spring Sing clarified Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Dear Editor, I'm writing this as a reaction to the treatment of Residential I was surprised to learn that there was a final act that was In response to criticism Program Board has received regard­ Advisors (R. A.s) by Residential Life. The R. A.s on this campus not in the programof last Saturdays Spring Sing but was even ing certain Spring Sing acts, we would like to make it clear that walk a fine line that separates students and staff. On top of more disappointed at the quality of [Jeff Cleveland's and we do not always condone the opinions or viewpoints expressed keeping order, they have to develop a community On their floor Jaason Roschke's^performance. I will freely admit that when by every performance. Spring Sing is meant to be an-entertain- and make sure that they are there to help the residents. They have it comes to performance talent, I have a Marleena Coulston ing celebration of our fellow students' creativity, singing and ^to put many other things on hold, as the only thing that comes bias, so my opinion should be taken with a grain of salt. dancing talents. It is not meant to be a forum for students to before R.A. duties is scholarly work. There are not many people 1. Why was the obviously rehearsed act not included in the attack other students or student groups, and we are disappointed who would be willing to dofhis, but in May of 2001 I gladly program? Did they not turn their script in by the deadline? If when it is used for these purposes. accepted the extra responsibilities in the hopes that I would be they didn't, why were they allowed to perform? While Program Board does its best to screen acts for able to help some of my residents. However, the feeling of delight 2. Language. I realize the "F' word was not actually said, profanity and offensive material, sometimes material is includ­ was quickly dashed. but did the 10 repetitions of muck (buck? To be honest it was ed in acts during the event that has not been previously In October of 2001,1 was still adjusting to my new position so garbled I didn't know what they said) not raise any questions approved. The groups were given the guidelines of no nudity and dealing with leftover feelings regarding September 11 when from the script-accepting member of Program Board? I can and no profanity and they were required to submit a script prior family troubles hit. I kept myself busy and on task with my R.A. only assume that this was approved because the song was not to their performance. Beyond this, Program Board has little duties so that I wouldn't have to think about it, but then my stopped during performance. control over what happens on stage during the event. academic schedule was rearranged. I told my Area Coordinator, 3. I'm so glad that the '98 Outta Sync Boys re-perfomed the Our hope is that our student body would recognize that the Brian Reynolds, about it and warned him that my bulletin board skits from their previous two years because it gave me a chance responsibility for offensive content in particular acts ultimately for October may not get up. to not laugh at the below-the-belt jokes I missed during their lies with the individuals that perform them. Program Board did He seemed supportive about my decision to get my school original debut. I wasn't aware that scripts could be revived its job to put on a successful event and now that the event is over, work under control, but his supportive attitude changed. When especially when they barely passed as entertainment the first we suggest you contact representatives of the particular groups I decided to share what was going on in my family, Reynolds time (truly my opinion). that you found offensive. We believe this year's Spring Sing responded, "You are over a thousand miles away, it's time you 4. Perhaps I'm also confused on the idea of Spring Sing. I was a success and we congratulate those who participated in cut the ties." Due to this, I stopped opening up to him. I wasn't aware that performers could use Spring Sing to verbally continuing the spirit of Spring Sing. continued to do my job to the best of my abilities and even went attack other students and organizations on campus, like the QC. above and beyond the call of duty to ensure my residents were Did this aspect of the performance also get approval from —Tracy Maple.Spring Sing Chair safe. I was always where I needed to be, when I needed to be there Program Board? Vincent E. Vigil, Program Board Chair and was always able to be found. I cannot say that much for some 5. Did not "JC" of the '98 Outta Sync Boys read the letter Kristin Abbott, Program Board Advisor of the other members of my staff. at the beginning of Britney Aguillera's skit? So he had access A couple of days before Spring Break I was called into Brian to her complete script and agreed to read it for her, knowing her Reynolds's office and told that I was not rehired as an R.A. for intentions. I'm certain that Marleena was just as surprised as the Thanks for recognition the 2002-2003 school year. This was a great shock to me. When rest of the audience to learn the content of the final skit; yet, Dear Editor: I asked him for a reason, he only said that I was not "strong unlike the rest of the audience, they knew exactly what Marlee­ This is a note of thanks for my being recognized this year enough" to be a second-year R.A. That answer didn't satisfy me, na was going to do. Perhaps they should look up the definition with the Marilyn Veich award. Although I had been told by my so I went to Delia Hudson to talk to her about it... but I didn't of the word "backstabber" before they erroneously use it again. good friend and colleague Greg Woirol that he thought it might get an answer from her either. At the end of the last act in the program, I turned to my be a good idea for me to be in attendance, I was nevertheless My feelings are that my not being rehired was a personal friend and said, "I think this is the best Spring Sing I've been absolutely surprised and gratified at the announcement of the vendetta because I no longer opened up to Reynolds after that day to." How sorry I was when I had to retract that statement 10 award at the Spring Honors Convocation. in October. But who would want to open up to someone who minutes later. I left the amphitheater feeling frustrated and Clearly my thanks need to go to those students involved in would say that to anyone? I also feel that I was treated badly as annoyed, annoyed enough to write this letter. Oh yeah, massive the selection process, but this note also gives me an opportunity my strong efforts and my strong work ethic were not noticed. jeer to the white, blond male who shouted "faggot" during the to convey my appreciation to all of the students here whom I One would think that politics don't play a role in something like Metaphonian act (are you still in high school because I hope have taught, advised or even just met. As I look forward to this, but it seems clear that politics mean more to people than the you're not a college student) and uproarious cheer to senior retirement this year from my 31 years of teaching at Whittier residents themselves. If this is the case, I fear the future of the Morgan Galli for putting him in his place the moment the foul Colleee. I will admit to beine iust a bit wistful, knowing that I residents. word left his lips! will soon miss you all. —K'leigh Thomas, sophomore —Antonio Trepesowsky, '01 —Stephen Overturf Ferguson Professor of Economics Senior demands Whittier College holds higher standards Dear Editor, expensive should alone make students more appreciative, but it bent on proving how underprivileged a minority they really are. I would first like to address those people that criticize the doesn't. Whittier College is not but should be an institution where QC. I liken these critics to communists, those who would Whittier College is blessed with educators from around the students of all races and backgrounds come together to learn in threaten adults to apologize for voicing their opinions, and other world, highly skilled in their profession and very intelligent. an intellectual environment. would-be assassins to Americans' right to speak freely. TheQC This fact should make students more appreciative, but it doesn' t. This time four years ago I was five hundred miles from has a great track record in reporting objectively and acting as the I appreciate my education, the quality of the faculty, and the fact Whittier and couldn'ttell you what aLiberal Arts education was. most important forum for students to voice their opinions on this that I have enough intelligence to recognize that in this institu­ I've grown a lot since then and truly appreciate the education I campus. tion of higher learning I have grown intellectually. Whittier have received through the hard work of my professors and The second issue I wish to address is the student population College accepts 92 percent of applicants. myself. I've also grown to realize that Whittier College needs of Whittier College. It seems that there has been a direct Who doesn't the school accept? It can't be ex-felons or to change its acceptance standards and recruit individuals based correlation between the issues in previous articles found in the people with SAT scores of 700 because I know students that are on their ability to add to the intellectual environment of this QC surrounding student retention and athletic mediocrity. Per­ ex-felons and students that got 700 on their SATs. What school. I have many friends back home who, like me, come from haps the issues stem from the College's concern about the standard does the school hold for incoming students? In my four working-class white families. They can't get financial aid bottom line more than the quality of students. Whittier College years here I have seen more and more students that are "tough because they are white and their parents make just enough is full of students who pray for periods to end, sigh when guys" complete with the high school bully mentality (all bark money to support them and their brothers and sisters. professors lecture, and constantly do not attend class. I used to and no bite), sons and daughters of wealthy people (who My working-class friends would have died to get an educa­ sigh in class too, until I received my firstbill . See, mommy and thought it would be cool to be in sunny LA and close to the tion like the one Whittier College offers, a true education in the daddy don't call Gloria and give her their Visa number; I had to beach), mediocre athletes obsessed with making a mark in an Liberal Arts. That is a damn sight more than I can say for a good apply for loans. athletic conference full of mediocre athletes trying to make a percentage of the current student population. The fact that the price of the education Whittier offers is very mark, and so-called "underprivileged minorities" that are hell­ —Josh Fields, senior A Whittier Thing by J. Dziuk Quaker Campus News Thursday, May 9, 2002 MASTERS: new faces, new plans Bodey appointed temporary continued from page 1 diverse colleges in the na­ tion, and I think that we COR vice president for the global future," should really take advantage After COR did not approve O'Connor-Gomez hopes to of that," she said. gear many programs toward To promote an awareness a candidate twice, elections freshman next year, especial­ of this diversity, she plans to will be held in September ly in conjunction with their implement a series of pro­ Freshman Writing Seminars. grams geared at explaining to bring in a full-time She hopes to work with "what L.A. is," and bringing member; applicants are professors teaching the semi­ in speakers, writers, and dra­ sought for secretary position. nars, and to schedule relevant matists from a wide variety of guest speakers to meet with cultural backgrounds. by Eva Sevcikova -the students in Hartley House Although Barnstone is on to show the students the rele­ sabbatical this semester and QC News Editor vance of the information they could not be reached for com­ QC FILE PHOTO learn in their writing semi­ ment, his application to the Junior Council of Representatives (COR) Vivian Bodey. nars. "One of my major goals program made it clear that he Secretary Vivian Bodey assumed the respon­ Craven said that his decision to appoint is to connect the freshman with too supports the notion of sibilities of COR Vice President at the COR Bodey was prompted by his desire to have a the institution, and to show bringing "living and learning meeting on Monday, May 6. Bodey will full Executive Cabinet. "COR needs some­ them that their experience at experiences" to the faculty remain in the position until September next one who can be an advocate of our projects Whittier means something," master houses. In his applica­ year when COR will hold elections to secure throughout the summer until September," he PHOTOS BY EVA SEVCIKOVA/QC NEWS she said. tion he states that he "sees it as EDITOR a full-time vice president for the Executive said. "The work doesn't stop when school Similarly, O'Connor- [his] mandate to bring a series Doreen O'Connor- Council, according to junior COR President stops. We have ambitious plans on COR, and Gomez plans to establish just of innovative and interesting Gomez. Jess Craven. they are impossible to carry out without the as strong a connection with series from semester to se­ Sophomore Todd Spanier applied and in­ fourth person on the Executive Cabinet. Bodey the alumni of the College. mester." terviewed for vice president position. He said was the most qualified person to fill the She plans to bring in alumni A poet himself, Barnstone that he was nominated by Craven but denied position temporarily." speakers from a variety of has already brought to cam­ 1 by COR, then re-recommended only to be The vice president, among other things, denied again. The fact that he didn't receive runs weekly meetings, reports weekly to the departments to meet with pus former Poet Laureates 2Wm +*K** •, current students and discuss Robert Haas and Robert Pin- the needed 2/3 majority vote from the body of COR president about COR members' con­ "life after Whittier." sky, and is interested in con­ r> COR two weeks in a row is puzzling to Span­ stituents, and chairs the Administrative and Through this alumni lead­ tinuing to engage the campus ier. "It is generally not a trend that a body goes Safety Committees. "I am more than quali­ ership program, O'Connor- audience with a variety of writ­ ^Jpfii." EgJp^ against the President's recommendation," he fied to do this," Bodey said. said. "Jess [Craven] felt that I was perfectly The position of the Vice President has Gomez wants to give students ers, poets, essayists, journal­ PHOTO COURTESY OF ' anotherperspectiveontheop- ists and storytellers. WWW.THEDRUNKENB0AT.COM qualified. I think what happened is an excep­ been vacant since junior Carrie Stone re­ tion to the rule. Certain members have their portunities that exist once a Barnstone also hopes to Tony Barnstone. signed three weeks ago [see Issue 22 Volume own agendas counter to what is good for COR student has graduated, and implement a "curriculum of Bourgaize plans to tailor his 88]. COR has been advertising for an appli­ as a whole." how their degree will be valu­ campus life," again working programs very closely to the cant, and six candidates interviewed for the able to them in the future. to connect the knowledge stu­ results of the program's re­ Because all the personnel issues decisions position in the last few weeks. According to Along with all of these dents gain in a classroom to view next semester, and to are made during closed COR meetings, Cra­ the COR Constitution Article XI, Section plans to improve student con­ the world at large in a com­ plan his agenda accordingly. ven declined to comment on whom he recom­ B.2, in case of a vacancy the vice president nection to the College, fortable home setting, and pro­ Whatever the results of this mended to COR as a result of the application can be appointed by COR President with the O'Connor-Gomez is also viding them with a forum for review, next year's faculty process. consensus or 2/3 approval of COR. looking forward to showcas­ learning and discussion of is­ masters seem committed to, A temporary secretary will be appointed at Spanier is considering running for vice ing diversity on the campus. sues important on campus and as Barnstone describes, "the the meeting next Monday, May 13 to take over president in the open election in September, "U.S. News and World Re­ in their lives. kind of events that help us as the secretary's responsibilities until Septem­ which will take place with the elections for port consistently ranks Whit­ Although less definite a faculty continue to grow and ber when Bodey steps down from her tempo­ Freshmen Class Council and the off-campus tier College as oneof the most about his plans for next year, are invaluable to out students." rary vice president position, Craven said. representative.

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r^nmniic Inn A student who allegedly shouted a homophobic re­ uctmpub inn mark at a Spring Sing per­ former on Saturday, May 5 Dininq Room Hours apologized to the victim un­ der the advisement of Cam­ pus Safety, Assistant Chief John Lewis said. A woman reported two th male students to Corporal Wlay 15 - Wednesday Susan Wertz at the event, who responded by pulling the men out of the audience Brunch: 10:30am-1:00pm and into the parking lot, where one took full respon­ sibility for the shout. Wertz then told him that it would Dinner: 4:30pm-6:00pm be in his best interest to apol­ ogize to the victim, which he did. Late Night Breakfast: 9:00pm-l1:00pm "He appeared to be re­ morseful," Lewis said. The victim will file a full report of the incident with Campus Safety, which will be for­ warded to the Dean of Stu­ dents, Residential Life and the Cultural Center. Thursday, May 9, 2002 News Quaker Campus S| Trust the campus recycling program ENVIRONMENT The path to fully implementing company did not even set up a reg­ the program was a long one, Galli ular schedule for pickup—the Main­ lIHBfei by Amy Stice said. When she started working on tenance Office calls them when the rIMBm QC Editor-in-Chief the program last year, the recycling bins are full, which has been hap­ program had no direction and no pening more frequently, Galli said. While recycling has been of­ one actively heading it. "Original­ But now the bins are in place fered on campus for several'years, it ly, I was very interested in the recy­ and the Office of Residential Life— was a program that was not trust­ cling program and thought I could which assumes administrative re­ ed—recycling bins are constantly do it through COR, but I quickly sponsibility for the program—isjust found full of other trash. But this found out that none of my ideas waiting for the recyclables to flow week marks a turning point in the were going to happen," Galli said. in Galli and the Office are attempt­ campus recycling program, as a com­ Even after signing on to work ing to encourage students to use the mittee headed by senior Morgan Galli with Hudson (she says that showing bins by hanging signs in the halls placed bins in each residence hall, interest was enough to get her the explaining what is recyclable and she said. job on the spot), the program was drawing attention to the cans. While Galli, who assumed responsibil­ then delayed because Galli could they are hoping to find funds to ity for the program after approach­ not find enough people willing to purchase more durable bins, Hud­ ing Director of Residential Life De- work with her on it. "It's hard to son said that Galli has "done stuff laphine Hudson with concerns about coordinate because we don't have a with limited funds and done it well." recycling, said that paper, aluminum lot to recycle and I didn't have peo­ "Morgan has been my pivot cans and bottles are collected by an ple to collect the recyclables," she point of the program," Hudson said. JOSH L0WENS0HN/QC ASST. CAMPUS LIFE EDITOR outside company when the school's said. So few recyclables were col­ "She's been vital in terms of devel­ These are the recycling bins for cans and plastic and glass bins have reached their full capacity. lected, in fact, that the collection opment [of the program] this year." bottles in the main lounge of Johnson Residence Hall.

A ON CAMPUS DD DDDD MEETING NOTES A Weekly List of Upcoming On-Campus Events Council of Representatives Meeting Virtual Knots Monday, May 6 Roll Call Daily Calendar Consider­ Voting by an item-by-item Sam Nelson will present his graduate research "Virtual Knots" on I.R.H.A. Representative Mar­ ations basis was Used. Article VI: Cam­ Friday, May 10 at 3:45 p.m. in the Stauffer Science Building Room 102. ko Stankic was absent (excused). The Orthogonian Society re­ paigning, letter C, number 2 Refreshments will be served at 3:30 p.m. in 114. Nelson is a candidate for I.S.C. Co-Chair Meghan Miley quested $325 for service fees for which reads: In a classroom dur­ a visiting professor position in the Math Department. The event is was tardy (excused). Side Saddle, which was approved ing class time, with the exception sponsored by COR. by consensus. of campaign material worn by President's Message individuals which satisfies the Amigos Craven explained that he Personnel Issue limitations of section D of this would bring Todd Spanier's name In a closed meeting it was de­ article was left unchanged. The Hispar,;c Student Association will present "Amigos" on Saturday, to the table again for Vice Presi* cided that Sabrina Wizman will be Article VI: Campaigning, let­ May 11. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. in the C.I. and will be followed by dent. Spanier explained that his the I.R.H.A. Representative for next ter D, number 2, letter A previ­ entertainment at 7 p.m. in the Shannon Center. Tickets are $3 for students nomination is dotted with contro­ year. Vivian Bodey will be the act­ ously read: Taped on any painted and $5 for everyone else. versy and that he is not here with ing Vice President until an election surfaces, except appropriate ar­ his own agenda. He also stated can be held in the fall for a new Vice eas of the mailroom was deleted President, at which point she will Side Saddle that he is the best candidate for the from the Election Code. position. Spanier explained that return to the position of Secretary. Article VI: Campaigning, let­ he chaired meetings in high school ter D, number 3, letter A previ­ The Orthogonian Society is sponsoring "Side Saddle" on Saturday, and competed in parliamentary Budget Update ously read: On glass surfaces May 11 at 4:30 p.m. According to the society, scheduled events will contests and he currently runs Treasurer Prithvi Nobuth up­ where they would obstruct nor­ include: mud wrestling, a donkey show, live bands, free food & drinks, Publications Board. * dated the Council on the status of mal vision, including exterior res­ comedians, and an auctioning off of the men. For more information on the the account. $113,736 was allocat­ idence hall doors and windows, wrestling match, interested grapplers can contact Gilbert Palmer at Ext. Constituent Reports ed (promised for various activi­ or any other College building, 5456. I.S.C. Co-Chair Marc Gonza­ ties) and $63,028 has been dis­ such as the Science Building. les announced that Ron Campbell bursed, leaving $50,708 left to dis­ Craven explained that this End-of-Year Gender Bash and Cathy Burt were chosen as tribute. $15,540 should roll over rule has been relaxed in the past next year's I.S.C. Co-Chairs. and $2,000 should be returned from and should therefore be removed. The Gender and Women's Studies Department is sponsoring a party Off-Campus Representative Asian Night ticket sales. Thus, the Gonzales moved to remove the on Monday, May 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Johnson House. Mike Wilkerson said that extra actual amount needed is $33,168 item from the Election Code, Graduating seniors will talk about feminism and the Women and Gender meal tickets are available for off- while Quicken (COR's private McGuire seconded. The item was Studies minor. Pizza and cookies will be provided and everyone is campus students. greenbar) shows the account status removed by consensus. welcome to attend. For more information, contact Michal Merraro at Ext. Club Sports Representative as $36,260. Article VI: Campaigning, let­ 5156. Tony Kearns explained that cheer- Hence, the account is fine, with ter D, number 3, letter F previous­ leading has no coach for next year. $3,092 being available for further ly read: In or on the Activities Residential Counselor Information They are trying to find a coach funding and is waiting for the ap­ Center, changing it to read from and an administrative department proval of the Campus Improve­ the Activities Center to Athletic Representatives from the Hill view Acres Children's Home will have to spearhead cheerleading. ment Committee. Center. an information table on Tuesday, May 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Member-at-Large Max Re- outside the C.I. Residential Counselor positions are available for interest­ nard asked if teacher evaluations Election Code Hodgepodge ed students. For more information, contact Denise Miller at Ext. 4230. were censored on the Web site, External Affairs Commission­ President Craven announced and Craven responded that no slan­ er Cora Poage moved to approve that the COR picture would be Cheerleading der is allowed and more negative the recommended changes to the taken on May 13 at 5:30 p.m. and ones are now up. Election Code as a block. Hira sec­ dinner would be held after the Students interested in Cheer should contact Tony Kearns at (562) 789- Publications Board Represen­ onded. meeting, which is open to the en­ 6444 or Director of Student Activities Barney Peake at Ext. 4986. tative Kyie McGuire announced Gonzales objected on the tire A.S.W.C. that there are potential co-editors grounds of not agreeing with the Publications Board for the Acropolis. article which called for the remov­ Announcements al of campaigning during class time Nobuth stated that if anyone is First Reading of Bills and would change the rule to no concerned with the budget, go see COR is looking for students to fill Members-at-Large openings next Business Club Alpha Pi Delta campaigning in a classroom ex­ him. semester. There are four openings. Interested students should contact requested $13 for calendar ex­ cept for campaign material worn Renard added that his constit­ Prithvi Nobuth at Ext. 5490. penses. by individuals. uency is concerned with the con­ The William Penn Society re­ Jebejian objected on the same duct of COR and doesn' t see much Information compiled from campus sources by George Gonzalez, quested $1,075 for a Welcome grounds. The motion to vote on the happening. Poage said that it is QC Assoc. News Editor Back Dance. changes as a block did not pass. never too late to get things done. If you have an upcoming event or announcement, please send it to Open meetings take place Monday at 7p.m. in the Garden Dining Room. the Quaker Campus, c/o Eva Sevcikova, Whittier College Box 8613, or call ext. 4254 by the Tuesday prior to publication. COR Notes, as submitted by COR Secretary Vivian Bodey, are edited for brevity and clarity. You can also e-mail to [email protected]. 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Briefly A Weekly Look at National and International Headlines EZ3 Mailbox pipe bomber injures Nepalese troops kill 350 six in Midwest over weekend Maoist rebels in gun battles OMAHA, NE—Fifteen pipe bombs that injured six people in three states over the KATMANDU, NEPAL—According to a statement by Nepal's Defense Ministry on weekend were constructed of similar materials and clearly came from the same source, the FBI Saturday, May 4, security forces killed at least 350 rebel guerillas in gun battles. If the said on Monday, May 6. Explosions on Friday in Illinois and Iowa injured six people. Two deathcount is accurate, the fighting is the worst incident of bloodshed in the six-year-old other bombs were discovered in Iowa but were recovered by police. Seven bombs were found campaign by Maoist rebels to overthrow Nepal's constitutional monarchy. The statement said in Nebraska, none of which exploded. Officials detonated all recovered bombs after examin­ that a security forces attack on a rebel encampment began on Thursday and lasted until Friday ing them. night. The death toll could not be accurately confirmed as the rebels do not comment on All of the bombs were similar in construction—three-quarter inch steel pipes attached to battles. Two soldiers and one police officer were also killed in the fighting, and several rebels 9-volt batteries. The bombs appeared to be triggered by being touched or moved. Each bomb were arrested by security forces. accompanied a typewritten note with complaints against the government and warnings that The rebels, who began their insurrection in 1996, demand sweeping land reforms and an other "attention getters" are forthcoming. The notes read, in part: "If the government controls end to constitutional monarchy. The rebels draw their inspiration from Chinese communist what you want to do they control what you can do. There is no such thing as death. The people leader Mao Tse-tung. More than 3,500 people have died on both sides of the conflict. Nepalese I' ve dismissed from this reality are not at all dead." Officials called upon the bomber to contact Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will travel to Washington this week to discuss the them and make their grievances clear. communist insurrection. President Bush recently asked Congress for $20 million in military Source: FoxNews.com aid to Nepal. Student accused of giving Source: Associated Press HIV released on bail Chirac buries Le Pen in i French election, names PM HURON, SD—A college student charged with intentionally exposing women to HIV was released on bail Friday, May 3 after pleading not guilty to three counts of reckless endanger- PARIS—After weeks of protest against challenger Jean-Marie Le Pen, the French voted ment. Nikko Briteramos was released from county jail on $10,000 bail after the judge refused overwhelmingly in favor of incumbent President Jaques Chirac. Chirac won the election on to release him on his own recognizance. His next court appearance is in June with trial set for Sunday, May 5 by a margin of 82 percent. After the win was declared Chirac announced his July 24. Briteramos was charged with five counts of having unprotected sex without appointment of former commerce minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin as interim Prime Minister. disclosing that he has HIV, a felony in South Dakota. He could face up to 15 years in prison Raffarin's predecessor Lionel Jospin resigned after Le Pen ousted him from the presidential and a $15,000 fine for each count. primaries last month. Briteramos played basketball for Si Tanka Huron University, a school with 400 students. During the primary election the far-right Le Pen was surprisingly voted second place after He learned he was HIV positive on March 27 after donating blood in February. County health Chirac. Jospin took third and was officially eliminated from the presidential election. Le Pen's officials tested 186 people in the Huron area after a former sexual partner tested positive for victory sparked massive protests across France, culminating in more than 1.3 million people HIV. Four additional cases were found in that screening. Under the terms of Briteramos' bond marching on May Day. Chirac said that Le Pen's nomination was a signal from French voters he is not allowed to leave the state, he must avoid contact with the plaintiff and abstain from that law enforcement and a wavering economy were high on peoples' priorities lists. He said sexual contact with anyone. that he would commit himself to reestablishing a sense of security in France and cut taxes to Source: United Press International stimulate economic growth. National and International News is compiled and written by Eric Dzinski. Source: New York Times

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REBECCA WOLF/QC MANAGING EDITOR Senior Mashayla Loweon her way to diva-ism. This dance troupe both danced and trouped all over the ampitheater. Yes, that's a SPAM shirt. Yes, it's funny. SPRING SING ROCKS, ROLLS • TALENT SHOWCASE performed at the Montreal Comedy tinuing the skit, the Palmers then terpretive dance: the dance and the for the Most Original Act was soph­ Festival and worked with such acts sought out gainful employment. interpretation," Logan said. "I feel omore Freddie Horstmann with his as Anthony Clark, Wendy Leibman They got jobs at a bar performing a that we were successful in the guitar talent and the TJ Dance by Justin Hand and Busta Rhymes. Reep acted as scene from Coyote Ugly and getting former," added Wilson. Troupe following him. The award QC Co-Campus Life Editor comic relief not only between per­ into miniature swimming pools and Junior Marleena Mitchell per­ for Best Representation went to the formances, but also at intermission. having a wet T-shirt contest. formed as Britney Aguilera going Metaphonian society for their med­ Dazzling the audience, the Whit­ The Sexy Niners (comprised of In the midst of all of this was an solo. She finally pledged her inde­ ley of songs involving the devil and tier College Dance Team put on a Sachsens) rose to the occassion, amazing duet by Area Coordinator pendence from past Spring Sing the Metaphonian gals. Last but not performance all their own. Their dancing around like Pee-Wee Her­ Eboni Johns and Aspect Staff Mem­ crowd favorites, the '98 Out of Sync least, the award for sweepstakes tight performance and well choreo­ man to The Champ's hit "Tequila." ber Marlene Houngbedji singing boys. Of course, no Spring Sing in went to the Athenian Society's all- graphed dance moves stunned the Who would have guessed they' d lift "His Eye is On the Sparrow." Fred­ recent memory would be complete in-one use of commercials, bad' 80s audience through their performanc­ up their ponchos to reveal a huge die Horstman sang and played gui­ without a performance by at least dance songs and pure heart. es of "Diamonds are a Girls Best bottle of Jose Cuervo? After a 45- tar to "All Along the Watchtower," part of the '98 Out of Sync Boys. So All of these festivities of course Friend," "Material Girl," and a tune second song and dance, Whittier's "House of the Rising Sun" and was the boys came out for a few quick are thanks to the sponsor, the Pro­ from Cabaret. Telling the harrow­ annual talent show Spring Sing was followed by the out-of-this-world songs including "Oodles of Noo­ gram Board. Other officials respon­ ing tale of how some girls are just in in full swing. TJ Dance Troupe, including sopho­ dles" and an eloquently stated "Buck sible for the making of this event are it for the money, the Dance Team Following a quick fling with the mores Tom Logan and Jon the QC." the judges. The judges in­ emerged from their dancing arena Sexy Niners was the Palmer Soci­ Wilson. This particular Among the other perfor­ cluded: Theresa Lamor- with pride, decked out in lacy black ety. The Palmers, like the majority troupe featured acid- mances were medleys per­ ee, Miss Whittier costumes and toting chairs. of acts that day, performed skits in washed jeans, bizarre formed by the Ionian, Athe- 2002; Regina Alman- Students made the quick walk between the various song and dance sweaters and more *. nian , Metaphonian and za, an El Rancho High up to the Harris Amphitheater routines. The Palmers attempted to crotch-grabbing action Thalian societies. School graduate attend- around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, May prove their innocence to the ever- than this crowd was The award ng Cal State Fullerton; 4 for dinner and a show. After grab­ complaining male types in their lives ready for. . Trisha Lozano and bing sandwiches, salad and soda, through swing dancing. After real­ "There are 1 Nancy Garcia. students took their seats and were izing that maybe they weren't so two factors to welcomed by their master of cere­ innocent, the Palmer gals performed perfecting in- monies for the night, the prestigious Britney Spears' "Oops...I did it "Energy Boy," John Reep. Reep has again (I'm not that innocent)." Con­

PHOTOS BY MARIO NEAVEZ /QC PHOTO EDITOR First-year student Josh Sovell is surrounded by a throng of SophomoresTom Logan and Jon "Ishmael" Wilson tap into that dark, hidden part of all of us Mets in their finest hour, and shiny dresses. — the '80s. Wilson reportedly borrowed those pants from A.C. Slater. 4

Quaker Campus Campus Life Thursday, May 9, 2002 For whom the artificial bell tolls • SUPER EXPLOITATIVE REPORTING an old eight-track tape. The system is programmed to make the bell sound hourly, starting at 7 a.m. until 10 p.m., so as to not wake anyone up tinnecessarily. "I've been here three years by Josh Lowensohn now, and I didn't know that— talk about Whittier tradition," QC Asst. Campus Life Editor said junior Jono Vasquez. * Others findth e news to be disappointing: "That's so weak, Among the buildings on campus, there is a terrible lie— I can't believe there's not really a bell up there... why even have something so horrible, it's not even in the student handbook: it then?" questions first-year student Evan Howe. The main there is no clock tower on top of the Wardman Gym, and the reason there isn't a real bell tower on top of the gym comes hourly chimes that echo across the campus are controlled by an down to simple economics: it would just cost too much to electronic bell unit. For the last 15 years, the artificial bell actually construct one since the building is already finishedan d machine has been delivering the soothing sounds of church deteriorating. "I think it would be funny if they built a new bell- JOSH LOWENSOHN / QC ASST. CAMPUS LIFE EDITOR bells across the campus through four speakers mounted on the tower on top of Deihl, but that would probabl y result in frequent Wait a second... that's not a bell. I know because four top corners of the gym. vandalism," said first-year student Clay Miller. I'm in college, and I've seen pictures of bells. Prior to the installation of the bell machine, the campus There are no current plans to replace the electronic bell didn't know that the bells weren't real. So now the question is relied on the chimes from the bell tower at the chapel located sounds with an actual bell tower, and the only planned con­ whether the College should let it be known that there is no real next to the Shannon Center. James Ash, the previous president struction is the library, which does not include construction of clock tower. "No, I don't think they [Whittier College] should of Whittier College, felt that the bell tower should have more a bell tower. "How hard could it be? I mean, I'm not real bell tell us," says first-year student Andy Aikins. "I think it's better of an impact on campus, something that could be heard from expert or whatever, but they should make a real tower now," to be left in the dark, so you people can write articles like this." inside classrooms and students on all parts of the campus. The comments first-year student Joe McGinnis. "Now that we all So next time you hear those artificial bells ringing, think not solution was to install the current Magnebell system in the gym, know, this thing is straight scandal!" that you are late to class or need a nap, but that you are being which gets its bell sounds from a cartridge that looks similar to Scandalous or not, the majority of students questioned tricked by your school. Sprina ci bConors Convocation *Awards Rhodes Scholarship Competition Outstanding Academic Performance in Outstanding Students in Elementary Outstanding Students in Sociological Jeffrey Cleveland, Nominee Chinese Education Praxis Ashley Wingfield, Regional Finalist David Butler Valarie Olivas Allison Graham Rachel Schmid Aileen Ramis Marshall Scholarship The Wang Hsiao-Ming Service Award Erin Clark, Nominee Josephine Cheng Outstanding Service to Education Charles L. Browning Prize for Ryan Fong, Regional Finalist Li-ling Lin Rachel Schmid Outstanding Student in Sociology Erin Clark William Gates Scholarship Outstanding Student in Music Outstanding Students in Child Matthew Leos, Nominee J.R. Maxwell Development Outstanding Student in Anthropology Alice Kunkle, Nominee Rachel Schmid Veronica Weber Michael Praetorius Prize (Philosophy) Allison Sexton Newsom Awards in Poetry and Fiction Alison Rothi Kimberli Stinson Outstanding Academic Achievement in Fiction Anthropology First Place — Meredith Wallis C. Milo Connick Award in Recognition Outstanding Service to Child Alicia Nichols Second Place — Maria Johnson of Outstanding Work in the Field of Development Poetry Religion Lauren Bush Outstanding Academic Award in Social First Place — Meredith Wallis Gabriella Dattadeen Francine DeMarco Work Second Place — Sarah Brauer Michal Merraro Angela Telles Paulina Ascensio Third Place — Tim Tiernan Amanda Donohue Charles and Edris Cooper Endowed Outstanding Students Physical Freshman Writing Prize Drama Prize for the Outstanding Education and Recreation Outstanding Student in Field Education First Prize — Casey Shoji Student in Theater Jenna Desormier Cecilia Santiago Second Prize — Andrea Garcia Laura Gomez Lindsay Hardy Third Prize — Katherine Hunter Jennifer Knight Outstanding Contribution to the Social Outstanding Biology Major Bianca Urquidi Work Profession Scholarly Writing Prize Jennifer Beedle Brandy Woder First Prize — Ryan Fong Ben G. Burnett Award Second Prize — Erin Clark Academic Excellence in Biology (Political Science) Outstanding Student in International Brian Kistler May Lee Studies Outstanding Student in Art and Art Bridget O'Connor Matthew Leos Allison Graham History Andrea Wong Irina Jeliazkova Robin Judd Ashley Wingfield Outstanding Student in the Whittier Outstanding Major in Environmental Scholars Program Outstanding Graduates in English Science Outstanding Student in Psychology Ryan Fong Melissa Carvey Kevin Mass for Excellence in Academics, Ryan Fong Research and Service Student Life Leadership Award Timothy Tiernan Outstanding Academic Achievement in Pallavi Visvanathan Dana Fitchett Kristine Welter Mathematics Brian Kistler Rushika Kumararatne Distinguished Students in Psychology Vincent Vigil Outstanding Graduate in History for Academics, Research and Service Jennifer Walker Daniel Diaz Outstanding Students in Physics and Bianca DiJulio Astronomy Erin Rapien Student Life Service Award The Martin Ortiz Award for Academic Kalina Gospodinova Alisha Santana Leslie Pilo Excellence in Spanish Deyan Tabakov Chrissy Tanoura Luis Ibarra Distinguished Student in Psychology for Wall Street Journal Student Academics Student Life Diversity Award The Tara Molloy Service & Leadership Achievement Award Jonathan Eldredge Brian Kistler Award in Spanish Jasmine Juarez Vincent Vigil Rosalva Contreras Distinguished Student in Psychology for Heidi Lozano Murdy Writing Award Service Alianza de los Amigos Leadership Award Ana Uribe Denise Torres Marc Gonzalez Outstanding Students in French Rebecca Wolf Irina Jeliazkova Psi Chi Award for Excellence in Alianza de los Amigos Academic Alison Kunkle Richard T. Clawson Service and Research and Writing (Psychology) Achievement Award Leadership Award Jonathan Eldredge, Recipient Susana Lopez Outstanding Leaders in French Jasmine Juarez Bianca DiJulio, Honorable Mention - Maneesha Azeez Ollie Lynch Rebecca Haws, Honorable Mention Robert M. Treser Sophomore Christian Gregoire Jenia Lazarova, Honorable Mention Leadership Award Outstanding Economics Major Alisha Santana, Honorable Mention Kaitlyn McDonald Jeffrey Cleveland ....

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ADVERTISEMENT NEEDED: call jess at H876 But what would you truly do? 1 vote on the allocation of funis for the QC, KWTR, ani the Acropolis!! Take part in most decision reflardinfl 4 Members these entities. for Publications Male a difference at whittier college! Board. / Ill --'•--- ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, May 9, 2002 Judd rises from her own ashes ed to continue to provide my audience with by Kristine Welter all of the parts necessary to construct a Phoe­ QC Asst. A&E Editor nix—what it looks like, what it does—so I give them anatomy." What could be more intriguing than a mythological figure More importantly, theuse of the Phoenix that survives on a diet of frankincense, dew and gum allows Judd to address issues of adoption, that seeps off of trees? To senior Robin Judd, nothing assimilation, rape and incest. She also ex­ is more interesting or worthier of an entire Whittier plores situations in which people are exiled Scholars senior project. Thus, the theme of over a and adopted such as in moving, graduation, year of hard labor spent in the Wardman Gym­ breaking up, dying and giving birth. And nasium and at the writing table, con­ rather than answering questions, Judd hopes structing an historical relationship that her project encourages a discourse that > „ between literature and studio art, continuously poses more questions. text and image. The paintings will intentionally be hung This Sunday, May 12, at low on the wall, Judd said, breaking away 7 p.m. Judd will present "Up from the tendency to hang art above the From Dust: A Study of the viewers' heads, which hurts their necks and Phoenix in Three Parts" in limits engagement and participation by the the Wardman Gallery. audience. Further, the sculptures more close­ Taking on the task of cre­ ly embody the physical description of the ating an interdisciplinary Phoenix and continue to comment on the self-portrait, Judd's project as a self-portrait. Finally, as though project consists of three the audience will not be quite satisfied with parts: two-dimensional the artwork alone, Judd will also be reading paintings, sculptures and original poetry during the opening. a 30-minute poetry read­ Judd's opening reception will be fol­ ing all revolving around lowed by her senior symposium on Monday, the Phoenix. "What I May 13 at 7 p.m. in the Wardman Residence wanted to do was avoid Hall lounge. representing the Phoe­ With reporting by QC A&E Editor Erin Above: "Oviduct." Right: Senior Robin Judd nix," Judd said. "I want­ Clark. Senior Laura Parish is made of steel ART artwork of senior QC A&E Editor Erin Clark, Parish by Kristine Welter showcases five self-portraits. QC Asst A&E Editor Featuring one charcoal draw­ ing, four pieces sculptured of If asked to create a self- metal rods and another com­ portrait, the majority of un­ bining wood, metal, paint, dergraduate art majors would and cloth, Parish breaks away look from a set of charcoals from her previous forte in to some kindling wood to a drawing. bundle of metal rods all scat­ "I never really thought tered around the Wardman I'd meld or work in a wood Gym... and then back to that shop," she said. "I always set of charcoals, not quite sure thought I was a person who how to approach such a draws." By working with project. Senior Laura Parish, new materials in a process on the other hand, got right to that she describes as time- work on her self-portraits, consuming but fun, Parish crafting images—literal and necessarily represents herself abstract, and then some in not only as a much more di­ between—from charcoal and verse artist but also as a more wood and metal rods, pieces complex person. of art that she says stemmed It is this idea that Parish from being able to "concen­ worked to convey in her non- trate more on channeling how traditional self-portrait: a I feel into my artwork." wooden pillar which stands For Parish, doing what at about five feet, seven inch­ she wanted to do hasn't al­ es tall—just about Parish's ways come so easily. Upon height—and displaying hang­ KRISTINE WELTER/QC ASST. A&E EDITOR deciding to become a tradi­ ing metal hearts that are vis­ Senior Laura Parish, tional Art major during her ible from various cut win­ study it." She finished by is easy to imagine these met­ sophomore year, Parish says dows, and draped with a piece making the connection to al sculptures elegantly deco­ she had a hard time breaking of sheer fabric. herself clear: "You can't see rating a chic penthouse apart­ away from the simplest inter­ The positioning of the me from just one angle." ment. "She translated a style pretation of an assignment in windows on all four sides of Hanging on the surround­ normaly applied to drawing order to create something she the pillar requires a viewer to ing walls, a charcoal drawing to a sculptural form," Asso­ was really passionate about. circle the piece in order to see of a close-up of Parish's face ciate Professor of Art David And so she sees her great­ it from all different points of (flared nostrils and large eye­ Sloan said. "It's both inven­ est progress not necessarily view while the cloth contin­ lids dominating) is joined by tive and effective." in her talent, but instead, in ues to slightly distort the nat­ metal melded into gigantic Admittedly "clueless" her ability to truly put her ural image. body parts. about her plans after gradua­ entire self into her art. "When you look at it, you Fingers with swollen tion, Parish maintains that she Currently on display in can see through it but not knuckles hang lazily across will continue to create art as entirely," Parish said. "You from giant interpretations of a release for built-up energy the Wardman Gym in an ex­ ERIN CLARK/AC A&E EDITOR have to walk all the way her body and face. Each tak­ and stress—what Parish calls hibit entitled "Work in "Self-Portrait." One in a series of four. Progress," also featuring the around, get up close to it and ing up nearly an entire wall, it "a way to vent." •

Thursday, May 9, 2002 Arts & Entertainment Quaker Campus 1 "1 I Singing pirates aei sack Faculty Center MUSICAL

by Rose Ochoa QC Asst. News Editor

"I am the slave of duty," de­ clared Fredrick (junior Grant Her­ nandez) in the first scene of the musical production The Pirates of Penzance. Surrounded by pirates, police and a major general (or four), Fredrick is one of many young chaps ROSE OCHOA / QC ASST. NEWS EDITOR caught in the throes of honor, truth Senior Megan Murphy, junior Grant Hernandez and senior and duty in this musical perfor­ Griff Gilbert in The Pirates of Penzance. mance. The Whittier College Choir monies of Hernandez, senior Megan leather down the arms, daringly at­

PHOTO COURTESY MEMBERS.A0L.COM/GUR0N/PIR/INDEX.HTM does their duty in a most ample Murphy as the maid Ruth, senior tempted leopard stripes and polka Senior Laura Parish's "Self-Portrait." fashion in the production, written Ashley Hamrick as Frederick's love dots at the same time. His obligato­ by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sulli­ Mabel and senior J.R. Maxwell as ry waist-sash (after all, he was sup­ van, which will be playing from ward-member Edith stood as the pose to be a pirate), appeared to be Thursday, May 9 until Sunday, May highlights of the performance. Se­ velvet in texture and green, purple 12 in the Ettinger Faculty Center. nior Griff Gilbert's performance and magenta melted together to form The story follows the young was also outstanding, as he cap­ a fabric that screamed "Wiccan!" Thursday, May 9 Work in Progress and virtuous Fredrick through a sea tured the spirit of a pirate. Although Though that costume bombed, Today is the last day to see work by seniors Laura Parish and QCA&E of nefarious characters, consisting the lyrics were often too disturbing Hernandez's performance was sol­ Editor Erin Clark is on display in the Wardman Gym student gallery. of a pirate gang, a harem (described to think about (such as songs titled id. Moreover, subsequent threads This multimedia show features sculptures in steel, ceramics, wood, in Victorian lingo as a "ward") of "Old False One, You Have De­ making an appearance were charm­ found objects and other forms (see page 10). young women unquestioningly led ceived Me!," "How Beautifully ing. By the time the second act by an insomniac major-general, a Blue the Sky," and the evermore rolled around, the shock of his cos­ Thursday May 9 The Elves small band of cowardly police and trite "Sighing Softly to the River"), tume had died down, and was swift­ Senior QC Distribution Manager James Adomian's The Elves starts the traditional plain, old nursemaid. their performance made one want ly upstaged when first-year student at 8 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Admission is free. For information, The show itself provided a skel­ to skip across a green meadow as Conor Bentley entered as the Major contact the Shannon Center Box Office at Ext. 4203. (See mini- eton of a plot, paired with classic their voices sailed through the air. General in a precious, white, elvish review below). Broadway-style, borderline cheesy It was hard to focus on the plot nightcap straight of out" 'Twas the and witty lyrics, while the confus­ due to Frederick's revolting, though Night Before Christmas"—only Thursday, May 9 to Sunday, May 12 Pirates of Penzance ing ending did, in fact, embody the unmistakingly eye-catching, cos­ without the Christmas. The Whittier College Choir will be presenting Gilbert and Sullivan's things we can't help but love about tume, a striped'70s shirt that looked For fans of musical theater, fash­ The Pirates of Penzance at 8 p.m. in the Ettinger Faculty Center. For musical theatre: men yelling "Arg!" like the bastard child of Madonna ion renegades and anyone with scur­ information, contact the Shannon Center Box Office at Ext. 4203. in funny clothes, delightful harmo­ and Boogie Nights. But it only dis­ vy, this is a do not miss event. For nizing and an adorable nightcap. tracted attention from his vest. His normal humans, go anyway. It's Sunday, May 12 Up From Dust The cavorting and cheery har- vest, with strips of Pocahontas type just that good. Senior Robin Judd's show will open in Wardman Gym at 7 p.m. Guests should be prompt, and wear sturdy shoes. The exhibit features sculpture, painting and poetry (see page 10). Admission is free.

Sunday, May 12 College Wind Ensemble The wind ensemble will perform at 3 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel. Admission is free. For information contact the Box Office at Ext. 4203.

Tuesday, May 14 Student Poetry Students from English and Language Liturature Laurel Ann Bogan's Advanced Poetry Writing class will read original poetry at 7:30 p.m. in the Garret House. Admission is free. 7038 Greenleaf Avenue • Uptown Whitter • (562) 907-3300 (Program Information) Show Times Good 5/10/02-5/16/02 Information compiled from various flyers and press releases. Calendar by A& E staff. Jason X LU YTuMamaTambien R 12:05 • 2:10 • 4:15 • 6:20 • 8:25 • 10:30 6:10 • 8:15 • 10:20 Mon. - Thurs. only Changing Lanes LU Clockstoppers PG 11:35 »1:45 • 3:55 • 6:05 • 8:15 • 10:30 12:00 »2:05 »4:10 Mon. - Thurs. only The Rookie G 11:45 »2:25- 5:05 • 7:45 • 10:25

Spider Man in 2 theaters PG-13 11:45 • 12:45 • 2:20 • 3:45 • 5:05 • 6:45 • 7:50 • 9:40 • 10:35

The Scorpion King in 2 theaters No LOO show on 5/11 PG-13 11:55 • 1:00 • 2:05 • 3:10 • 4:15 • 5:20 • 6:25 • 7:30 • 8:35 • 9:40 • 10:40

New Stadium Seating in All Auditoriums With Dolby Digital Sound • FREE Parking In Rear Open 11:30 a.m. Daily JOSH LOWENSOHN / QC ASST. CAMPUS LIFE EDITOR A message from Kebleru $5.00 for all shows starting before 6p.m. daily The fair Elvita (senior Jenny Godehn) addresses her FOR WHITTIER COLLEGE STUDENTS AND STAFF bumbling servant, Bernardo (William Hathaway). Se­ nior QC Distribution Manager James Adomian's play $6.00 WITH COLLEGE ID The Elves is ran last night and will run tonight at 8 p.m. After 6 p.m. Present valid college ID at box office when purchasing tickets. The Elves is Adomian's senior project and tribute to both Bring in this ad for a free bag of popcorn. theatre arts and economics. Quaker Campus Arts & Entertainment Thursday, May 9, 2002

and you're safe at the hub. Chapter One And I'm that asshole in the story "It's not an evil thing," she said as she The real school mascots who drags your corpse around the track, pulled on her pendent. but trying to wake you up. WRITING recognized four writers whose literary ef­ I took a glance at the symbol, a silver forts will allow them to dine on finer things pentagram, dangling from her neck then turned than Top Ramen... for now. The award for • First Place, Fiction my eyes back to her bark colored eyes. by Kelly Hardy first place in poetry and for first place in "Phila, we don't worship the devil or QC Asst. A&E Editor fiction went to junior QC Copy Editor Excerpt from "Translation" anything. Our horned god represents the Meredith Wallis for her story titled "Trans­ by Meredith Wallis animal side of nature. After all we are based Parents always freak»out when you tell lation" and poem, "Grammy prefers on Earth." them you want to be an artist. They think Mozart." Maria Johnson received second Ellen Engel sits in the kitchen of their I let my hand rest on my book as I quickly you'll starve in your lonely refrigerator box place in the fiction competition for her apartment, holding a teaspoon in her left hand glanced around the library. No one was while fragments of the great American nov­ work titled "New Story." The second place and pushing grains of salt back and forth around, not even the librarian. She was el lay crumpled on a napkin in your pocket. award for poetry went to Sarah Brauer for across the surface of the card table that they probably on her smoke break, However, if you win a Newsom Award you her poem" VisitingLos Angeles."Theaward eat on. John is late, an hour or so has passed "We are pantheist." can present your parents with a (relatively) for third place in the poetry writing contest since they were supposed to be at the movies. "Pantheist?" I asked as I drew my elbows fat check that says, "Mom, Dad, just be­ went to senior QC Copy Editor Tim Tier­ The baby is with the sitter. She keeps the on the table. cause I want to write doesn't mean I want to nan for his poem "Syckle." television on the local news, because she "Yes, we believe god is found in every­ starve." Excerpts from the winning entries are knows John is dead. She scrapes the teaspoon thing." The Third Annual Newsom Awards for included below. Each piece will be pub­ against her palm and imagines the funeral. "Even our self?" poetry and fiction have come and gone and lished in its entirety in the Literary Review. Ellen Engel has a black dress. "Yes, we even accept the fact that many Twenty-six minutes later, John walks in things are beyond our comprehension. The complaining about the accident on the 605. center is positive thought and behavior, so He takes off his coat and opens the fridge, and you see it's not an evil thing." • First Place, Poetry as she drinks then looks at her. "I'm sorry, honey, did you I smiled softly. say something?" "I never said it was, in fact I find it "Grammy prefers Mozart" Auntie winks at me over mother's fussy ways She is crying, driving the teaspoon into interesting." by Meredith Wallis and complaining her knee with her left hand, leaving a streak of "You should join us, just once, to see if I think she is wise as has the gift of objectiv­ salt on her jeans. He is confused, "I'm fine, you like it. You know it's great for the I wonder if she felt ity, Ellen. I'm fine. What's going on? There's a restoration of women." like an exile her fat, hazelnut knees knocked together showing at eight also. Or we could stay "I don't believe..." my grandmother here sitting in that lawn chair the way it was home? Ellen, sweetie, come here." "What do you believe?" interjected At­ on her husband's country meant to be sat in He hugs her and shakes his head; both of lanta. long after he had died sprawled in it her hands remain at her side, the teaspoon I shrugged my shoulders. not in the war dangling out of the left. "It's ok, Ellen." "I don't find myself being dedicated to an •but in a car. She has the brightest black eyes Ellen Engel moves away from the man organized religion. I like the principles of the "God save the Queen" I have ever seen and sits down on the fold-out chair. She puts Natives actually. I like to be in nature and to she'd say as a joke Feathery eyelashes the color of soot her head down on the table between her arms respect and to listen to her, but I can't confine to no one or maybe and if you look insider her mouth you will see and whispers into the crook of her elbow, "I her in some organization. Sometimes I feel to us—my sister and I the ocean have you to thank for this. 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Written and selected by Justin Jimenez, QC Sports Editor MEN 'S BASKETBALL TENNIS WOMEN'S TENNIS Chris Wight Ben Fuchs Tiffany Lajola Wight, a sophomore The only serve-and-vol- In a unanimous decision, transfer from the University ley player on the team, Fuchs Lajola was named Rookie of played number-one doubles of Oregon, scored 140 points the Year, coming in from high the entire season. Also a school to play at the number for the Poets this season, with member of the football team, two position all year, as well 50 rebounds and 18 3-point he is a hard-worker and gave as number two in doubles. She shots. 100 percent on the courts. has an overall record of 7-13 in singles, and 5-15 in dou­ bles. BASEBALL WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD MEN'S SWIMMING Derek Krause Julia Rivera Dustin Ray First-year player Derek Entered the top ten all Ray, a distance swimmer Krause was a strong utility time list in the 100 meter from Northern California, was player for the Poets. Krause dash with a time of 13.53 fifth in the 1,650 freestyle and I'M- pitched almost 30 innings; seconds. Rivera was a con­ scored points for his swim in filled in as a back-up first sistent performer who was the 500 yard freestyle at the baseman and hit four home competitive all season. SCIAC Championships. runs as the designated hitter with 13 RBFs and a .285 batting average. MEN'S TRACK & FIELD GOLF MEN'S LACROSSE John Temidara Casey Shoji Luke Gilbert Temidara broke the Shoji took 13 strokes off The 6'5" 1851b junior school record in the high jump of his score over the course transfer was a major threat with amarkof6'9 3/4". This of the Poets' golf season. He from the attack position. Gil­ mark also qualified him for finished up the year with a bert had 29 goals and 26 as­ the Division HI National score of 171 irf the third round sists in the regular season. In Championships. Temidara is of SCIAC Championships. addition Gilberthad over 100 the SCIAC champion in both ground balls. the triple jump and the high jump Winning streak helps Poets finishove r .500

BASEBALL Guitron left the team after left-field to center in the mid­ Spring Break and sophomore dle of the year, plans to take starting third-baseman Artie the summer off and get in the by Rebecca Wolf Straus tore a tendon in his "five weeks of spring break I K QC Managing Editor wrist that sidelined for half missed in college because I the season. was always training." The Whittier baseball swept "The team's a champi­ International Business major Occidental in three games Fri­ onship team, with a couple says he will then look for an day, April 26 through Satur­ missing pieces," senior out­ independent team to play for. day, April 27 to end the sea­ fielder Matt Windt said. "Getting paid to play base­ son like it began—on a win­ The team had some sur­ ball— even if it's just $500 a ning note. The Poets finished prises on the field. Senior 1st- month—I can't imagine any­ on a six-game conference Team All-SCIAC outfielder thing better than that," Rosch­ winning streak, ending their Jaason Roschke stepped up ke said. season at 21-19 overall for with power at the bat slug­ Roschke feels he went their first winning season in ging eight home runs—the through a transformation this three years and at fourth place last coming in his last home season. "I went through a in the conference at 8-10. at-bat against Occidental. The drastic change in attitude and "We had two mountains Poets ended with 25 home tried to be more positive and with a low valley in between," runs this season. Jones hit not come down so hard on sophomore catcher Ryan seven home runs with a .318 myself when I had one bad Jones said. batting average. First-year performance," Roschke said. The Poets started the sea­ Derek Krause also stepped Windt and Zurn switched 'v,>V.>--r: son off at 8-2 but stumbled up with four home runs and off duties in right-field. going into conference play looks to be a major contribu­ Windt, a Physical Education against Pomona-Pitzer and tor in the future with the ca­ major will be a personal train­ MARIO NEAVEZ / QC PHOTO EDITOR Cal Lutheran—the two teams pability of hitting 500-feet er for a year before continu­ Junior shortstop Jonathan Vasquez is hit by a pitch one of three times against that ended at the top of the blasts. ing his education. Reserved Occidental Friday, April 26. Southern California Intercol­ Sophomore Mike Frazee, when it comes to talking pie." they stay focused and keep The entire infield and pitch­ legiate Athletic Conference who went 11-12 against Oc­ about the team, Windt is de­ Zurn could not be reached striding forward they can ing staff is expected to re­ (SCIAC). Whittier proceed­ cidental, also earned lsl-Team scribed by teammates as the for this story. win," Roschke said. turn. This year's pitching staff ed on a seven-game losing All-SCIAC honors while se­ leader when it comes to work The overall feeling is that The Poets cut back on was one of the largest in re­ streak, costing them any hope nior outfielder Jimmy Zurn ethic. despite the holes left in the their errors this year commit­ cent memory for the Poets. for a championship. Internal made 2nd-Team All-SCIAC. "Windt is an emotional outfield, the Poets will have a ting 65, compared to last sea­ "We're still a young conflict, the loss of a coach The Poets will graduate leader for the younger play­ strong core to build upon for sons 79. The big difference team," Jones said. "The ex­ and the loss of two players three outfielders this year: ers," Roschke said. "He next year. "Each year we was inconferenceplay where perience we gained this year during the year hurt the Po­ Roschke, Zurn and Windt. works his ass off and that progress—11 wins two years Whittier committed 40 errors is just going to make us stron­ ets. Pitching coach Ariel Roschke, who moved from leaves an impression on peo- ago, 19 wins last year—if last year and only 25 this year. ger for next year." *

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Written and selected by Justin Jimenez, QC Sports Editor Other contributors: Rebecca Wolf, Sasha Desmarais, Allison Roth & Lindsey Brengle

MEN'S BASKETBALL WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WOMEN'S WATER POLO Abe Morabbi Bridgett O'Connell Val Vitkauskas Senior Morabbi led the The sophomore center Senior Val Vitkauskas team in rebounds as well as was named the MVP of the was named Academic Ail- points scored for the season, Purple and Gold Tournament, American for the second with 103 rebounds and 235 as well as being a defensive year in a row. Vitkauskas points for the season. Morab­ force inside the paint. was named to the Second bi was named to the all-star O'Connell was almost al­ All-SCIAC team. third team in SCIAC. ways on the court, averaging Picture Not Available 38 minutes a game.

MEN'S LACROSSE WOMEN'S LACROSSE Andrew Biers Nicole Dampeer Danielle Crawford The team's workhorse, The junior captain was After spraining her an­ Biers, a sophomore midfield­ one of the few returning vet­ kle, junior Crawford perse­ er, had 12 goals and 14 as­ erans on the team. As versa­ vered through her third sea­ sists in the regular season. tile as she was dangerous, son to achieve her personal Also a member of the man- she switched back and forth best'score of 163.55. Craw­ up unit, the Canadian native between the center and at­ ford started her diving career is one of the most versatile tack positions. In the Poets' as a freshman, and prior to players on the Poets' nation­ three-game trip to Seattle, college, had no experience ally ranked squad. Dampeer scored seven goals. on the boards. MEN'S TRACK & FIELD WOMEN'S TRACK&FIELD MEN'S SWIMMING Luis Ibarra Cathy Burt Jeff Cleveland *-)mi Senior Ibarra qualified Junior Burt holds the Senior Jeff Cleveland : «91:: for the Division III National school record in both the ham­ medaled in 200-yard butter­ Championships in the 3,000 mer throw and the discus. fly at SCIAC Championships meter steeplechase and also She has also provisionally this year, earning him a holds the all-time school qualified for Nationals in chance to go to the national record in this event. Ibarra these events. She was the only competition. Cleveland also W/ .- also had the highest national SCIAC athlete in mens and broke his previous school L power ranking on the team women's track and field to be record in the same event. H lil with a score of 6.61. elected all conference in all M four throwing events. SOFTBALL GOLF WOMEN'S SWIMMING Eiko Titicomb George Birdsong Ginette Kindig The first-year player was Birdsong took the number Kindig broke three all over the fielda s she would one position for both the men's school records in her first go from catcher to left to golf team as well as at the third month at Whittier. The soph­ outfield. Titicomb hit the round of the SCIAC Champi­ omore-transfer student also game-winning triple against onships. Birdsong scored 155 competed at N.C.A.A. Divi­ Cal Lutheran to give the Po­ on the 36 hole course to medal sion III Championships in 50- ets the win in their SCIAC at the competition. yard breaststroke. opener.

WOMEN'S TENNIS MEN'S TENNIS BASEBALL Jessica Wilgus Luke McConnell Jaason Roschke The junior number one Sophomore McConnell The first Team All-Con­ doubles and singles player stepped up from number three ference senior outfielder sur­ finished the season with a to number one at the end of the prised the Poets with his pow­ record of 8-12 in singles and season after his teammates er after an adjustment in his 5-15 in doubles. Picking up suffered injuries and a lack of swing. He led the team in the new role in the middle of commitment. His speed and home runs, with eight and the season, Wilgus won five tenacity were unmatched as he ended the season with 44 RBIs and a .375 batting aver­ Picture Not Available matches in a row at one point. led the team with his intense attitude. age......

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Thursday, May 9, 2002 Sports Quaker Campus

Canada's Hall on his way to fame

PROFILE

by Justin Jimenez QC Sports Editor

If someone asked what was one of the biggest factors in the success of this year's mens lacrosse team, the answer would prob­ ably be along the same lines of the infamous South Park song: Blame Canada. More than any other maple leaf native though, blame sophomore attackman Kelly Hall. Hall, who was named last year's Rook­ ie of the Yearby the Quaker Campus, was just recently named Warrior/Inside Divi­ Hall's success has helped boost Whitti­ sion III Lacrosse National Player of the er's offense to second in the nation in scor­ Week for the week of April 28. It was the ing percentage averaging 16.36 goals per first time a Whittier player has earned the game, with that boosting the team up into the honor. The award came after Hall scored a ninth spot in scoring margin, winning with combined 14 goals in the two games against a 6.55 goal cushion. Ohio Wesleyan and Kenyon, two of the Starting at the age of five, Hall im­ most crucial games in sealing the Poets' mersed himself in box lacrosse—a much playoff spot. more vicious Canadian indoor version of The Victoria, British Columbia native what is played in the US. The goal is much is number two in the nation in points per smaller, measuring four feet by four feet, MARIO NEAVEZ / QC PHOTO EDITOR game, averaging six. He also holds the and to make things just a little more brutal it Hall's decision to come to Whittier Now venturing into the hardest game of number three spot in goals per game aver­ is played on a cement-like surface. was based mainly on location, as he never the year against Middlebury in the second aging 4.55, and is number four in overall Not letting go of his box lacrosse roots, had the opportunity to visit the campus round of the playoffs, Hall will be looked to points with 66. Hall leads the team with 50 Hall still plays for the Shamrock Club team before enrolling. continue his high scoring threat. goals. in Victoria. His success has also been recog­ "One of the biggest reasons I came "We just need to come out and play and "I am just fortunate to be playing with nized up north where he played in the here was because we can walk to the beach be focused," Hall said. "People think be­ so many other great players," Hall said. B.C.L.A. Ail-Star Game last year and was from the field," Hall said, laughing. "We cause we're from the West Coast they can "My success is only as a result of the talent named most inspirational by the Shamrock's can also see the fireworks from Disney­ come in and walk all over us. That's just not around me." the year before. land from on top of Turner." the case." Big numbers with a huge heart by Patrick Newland Ballesteros, a good friend of mine, was QC Sports Editor going here." Ballesteros is currently the women's grad assistant. Ishibashi has started all three years she Junior Robin Ishibashi began organized has been at Whittier. She was elected on the play at the age of seven, competing in small second all Southern California Intercolle­ Montebello Asian leagues. Grant Ishibashi, giate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) team Robin's father, was a major factor in Ishiba- her first year and elected first team all shi's early involvement in basketball. "My SCIAC her sophomore year, scoring an father not only put me into basketball but he average of 15.79 points per game with 75 worked with me," Ishibashi said. "We either steals, along with averaging 4.4 rebounds worked on my shot or did drills every day." per game. Sheer High School in Montebello gave This past year Ishibashi lead the league Ishibashi a chance as a freshman to show in scoring with an average of 17 points per Southern California the skil 1 s her father taught game. The 2002 season marked an honor­ her. As a sophomore she made first team all able mention All-American performance league as well as the defensive player of the as well as a first team all SCIAC perfor­ year. Her junior year marked another first mance. She has also been one of the team team all league performance as well as the captains for the last two years. When asked team M.V.P. Ishibashi received co-M.V.P of of what kind of leadership role Ishibashi her league and team M.V.P. for her final year plays she states "I think I am a non-vocal of high school. leader who leads through example. I am After a stellar high school career, Ishiba­ very quiet most of the time but if something shi was faced with many tough decisions. She needs to be said, I will say it." was offered a full ride to California State Los Ishibashi started her basketball career Angeles, and had Wisconsin, Sacramento, at an early age with the help of her father, and other large Division One schools inter­ and "believes that my father has made me ested in her. Full ride offers from Division into the person I am today, on and off the One schools were not enough to deter Ishiba­ court." Ishibashi will take the momentum shi away from Whittier. "I liked Whittier from the 2002 season to make a run for the QC FILE PHOTO because it was small and because Deanna SCIAC championship next year. Keep on Trucking,,. It may be our last issue, but the men's lacrosse saga continues on. Best of luck to the hardcore boys as they go on to face Middlebury in the second round of the playoffs. Thanks for a great year, fellas. Thursday, May 9, 2002

The first team from California to make the men's lacrosse playoffs THEY DID IT destroys Eastern Connecticut 19-8 to move into the next round started down 3-0, they again got off to a shaky start with "We showed hard work all the way around as a team," LAX PLAYOFFS E.C.U. scoring the firsttw o goals—that would be the first and Hall said. "When we come together we are unstoppable." last time E.C.U. would lead. Staying true to form, the Poets Sophomore goalie Adam Messick showed that he was immediately rallied back and took control for good, going on by Justin Jimenez everything but average as he had 18 saves on the night. an eight-goal frenzy and ending the first half up 9-3. However, the key to the night was Whittier's extra effort QC Sports Editor "We didn't play well in the first half," Head Coach Doug picking up ground balls, ending up with 50 to ECU's 36. Locker said. "They had playoff experience from last year, and "The big issue today was ground balls," Locker said. No, not just the first lacrosse team in the history of to be honest they scared me. It's really difficult to beat a team "Ground balls win games." California that has made the national playoffs; no, not the of that caliber twice in the season." « Gilbert, along Biers and senior midfielder Todd Thorpe, first lacrosse team in the history of California to have a Whittier wasted no time establishing themselves in the added two goals each. Gilbert led the team in assists with four. home playoff game; but Whittier has become the first second half, with the first goal coming just 11 seconds into the "We were unselfish and were moving the ball," junior lacrosse team in California to win in the Division III period by sophomore midfielder AndrewBiers. E.C.U. would long-pole Brian Kelly said. "We were on our toes and got it national playoff race. The feat might not ring true to the answer back with a score but it would be nullified by a three- done." West Coast football fans, but in the world of East Coast goal run by the Poets that would close the score 13-6 at the end The challenge is just beginning, as. Whittier will now go lacrosse, the game where Whittier pummeled 14* ranked of three. on to face the number two team in the nation, Middlebury Eastern Connecticut State University (E.C.U.) 19-8 on A five-goal final period for the Poets quelled all doubts College, over the weekend of May 11. Middlebury is the two- Wednesday, May 8, will not soon be forgotten. that they were the dominant independent team as they contin­ time defending Division III champion. "We opened up a can of whoop ass, and we didn't look ued to manhandle a struggling E.C.U. "Most people freak out over the Middlebury game," back," said junior attackman Luke Gilbert. "Bottom line, "It's just a great feeling," Locker said who on the same Locker said. "I look at it as the dream match-up. It's two they couldn't stop us." night celebrated his 45th birthday. "It was the best present I different styles and what we do can give them trouble." Entirely too similar to their first meeting on March 27, could have had." Middlebury, who has All-Americans at both the attack where Whittier dominated E.C.U. 17-7, the Poets again The Poets were led by M.V.P. sophomore attack Kelly and midfield positions, beat New England College 26-4 in showed that their number eight spot in the nation is well Hall, who had five goals and three assists. He was joined by order to advance to the second round. deserved. fellow sophomore attack Ryder Bateman who also found the "If we play like we are capable, we are unstoppable," Much like the regular season game where the Poets back of the E.C.U. net five times. Kelly said. "We might just have to go all the way."

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