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College Voice Vol. 12 No. 13

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Volume XII, Number 12 Ad Fontes December 6, 1988 Decision '88: Students Michael Deaver Speaks Rally Against ~ Lecture . Despite Student Protest

by Craie TIIlIberI by Renner Johnston TheCoIIegoVoke The College Vol«

Fonner AssistantDePuty,~ -. Amid continuing protests and campus divisioo, Michael K. Deaver, Chief of Staff for the Reagan ~ former deputy chief of staff to , addressed a standing room Administration Micheal Deaver. 1 ooly audience Thursday, December 1, in Dana HalL The Student Activi- met with considerable protest last" l!>.._---l "'--'--' ties Council (SAC) reportedly paid Deaver $4000 plus expenses to speak Thursday by Connecticut College Michael K. Deaver speoldog 10students In Dana Hall as a part of the "Decisions '88 Lecture Series." students who felt that such an "un- "He wasn't very energetic; he wasn't very inspiring," complained ethical" man should not be paid Arnold Madison Kee, staff intern at Unity House and member of the $4000 to speak on their campus. discussioo panel. "In the future, SAC should "What he delivered was basically the mainstream republican line:' know what they are talking about," said Doug Berenson, '91, editor of thecampus magazine In Politics and said one student the during the pIan- . student member of the panel. ning stages of the protest. "The Deaver, a close associate of President Ronald Reagan for twenty years and a former member of the so-called troika, a group of Reagan ' stop Student Activities Council," he I accused, "did not know that Deaver advisors which also included Ed Meese, ill,opened the pres- was a crook, and had been con- entation with a short speech in which he analyzed the 1988 presidential and victed of perjury. They made a congressional elections. He then responded to questions from a panel mistake." consisting ofKee, Berenson, Kim cress, '89, and government professors However, Betsy Grenier of Raj K. Kapur and Maureen Moakley. Student Activities Council (SAC) "The dirty campaign issue is particularly interesting," explained said that they had done research on : Deaver. "I do not share the view that this campaign, and especially the Deaver and were well aware of his campaign by George Bush, was dirty." tainted record before the contract, Deaver asserted that the negative tone in the 1988 election was "not Grenier said that she had" ...no re- Students protesting Deaver set by the Bush campaign. It was set by a determined effort in the media, gretatall,"aboutSAC'sdecisionto ~------i, including the Doonesbory cartoon strip, to portray the vice president as a hire Deaver for the '88 Election SAC had "..• no regret at all," about their wimp." lecture series and said that she was He also blamed the democratic convention and its "litany of verbal " ...glad that there was a protest" decision to hire Deaver for the '88 Election low blows as the senator from Chappaquiddick asked where George was because she thought it brought out lecture series and said they were .•• "glad that and a woman with enough hairspray in her hair to cushion a fall from a more people. motorcycle fired cheap shot after cheap shot at the vice president." During the press conference, there was a protest." because it brought out AJthough Deaverpraised the Bush campaign for using "classic,mod- Deaverresponded to the controver- more people em political techniques," he stressed the shortcomings of the campaign as cia! posters that had flooded the portrayed by television news, saying "you must give them what they want; See Deal'er p.6 See stll!l_~~_p:6 _. 13 Seniors Selected as 1988 Winthrop Scholars

cent, the remaining 1. percent is "This conege was almust by Mlcbael S. Borowski selected sometime in the spring. namedWinthropCollegeafterhjm, The College Voice The chapter does not, however, you know. He was a man of great Thirteen seniors were se- have to have a complete 10percent learning:' she said. lected before Thanksgiving to of the class. For example, if after Since then. the name origi- become Winthrop Scholars. The geuing 6 percent more there is a nally intended for the bonor society scholars are junior members of Phi large break in grade point averages has become the name for the junior Beta Kappa. Marian Doro, lasn (GPA), Phi Beta Kappa does not members of Phi Beta Kappa. year's president of the Connecti- have to select the remaining 1per- Connecticut College also has a. cut College chapter of Phi Beta cent," she said. long history with Phi Beta Kappa. Kappa, explained that only 3 per- Those students selected in the "We have been fortunate to have cent of the senior class is invited to spring are judged on their work had presidents who !!ave been join during the first semester, from freshman year up to and in- members of Phi Beta Kappa, " Doro "It was based entirely on aca- cluding ftrst semester of senior said ' demics. Those invited the first half year. The College's current Presi- of the year are judged on their According to Doro, Winthrop dent, Claire Gaudiani. is also a work from .freshman to junior Scholars wpe created because the member of Phi Beta Kappa. While ...... Doro's COllllllClllS were ech- year," she said. "Thattop 3percent college needed an honors society to no exact ftgures were available, Beta KapPa is the highestacademic oed by WintJtroP Scholar Jennifer constitutes the best in the class." become chartered as part of Phi Doro said that approximately half award one can earn as an under- Perry. "It is one of the most w0n- "The chapter allows up to 10 BetaKawa Thesocietywasnamed of the faculty at Connecticut Col- graduate. Unlike cJmt laude, we derful honors the College can be- percent of the senior class to join," after John Winthrop, Connecticut's lege are members. take into account freshman year," See SdoGIan I" Doro said. "After the initial 3 per- first governor. "Becoming a member of Phi she said Arts &Leisure

Page 4 PageS Page 7 Page 12 ' ... '. 1 ..... 00======1~VIEWPOINT j.l: TIleSGA~ident MustBea - i :,.::.:-.:..:,.,:.:/:..:-,~;~< < ' Vanguard Not an Umpire ~""=:i~~~~~~.<\(:::.:-:::.<~:.~>:.::'.;...... ' ~ bas~=~:::::S:~~~~~~ .1£ indleSllldeDtassembly:be~procedtoabstalnf~~eryassembly ~ vote. 'I1Iou8b lJIlder die gov...... ures 0 ''''0> assembly, as � _;=~~ specified in Robert's Rules o/Order, die president may choose to _; ~ .-=.~.-.::::--,- voteoolyincasesofatie, Bottum'schoice raises many important areasofcoocem. . , ~ When we e1ect our leaders, we do so believing that they will --=--- SClVeus acconlingto our interests. We vote for a candidate because of what that person represents: his or her ideas, policies, charisma - and effectiveness. Similarly, we personally gauge a leader's suc- cess by how that person fulfills our expectations, expectations promised during die previous year's campaign. The Long Term Effects and Benefits of Any SlOdent on campus can walk into the assembly on a Thwsday nigbt and hear issues of concern discussed by our elected the Beehive Would be Considerable house senators and executive board members. When the time comes for a vote, stodents witness each elected official's stand on Letter to the Voice: needs of the College. such as raising faculty salaries or making technological improvements. Essentially, the plan is an Issue, This provides an accountability: we then know if.one of our representatives isholding firmly to campaign promises made Several points inthe Editorial of the November 16th issue to fund the renovation from donations. Realistically, there to additional1y showing the public his or her individual beliefs of the Voice ("Needed Improvements are Far MoreImportant are donors who will give to therenovating ofCro who will not us, then Cro Renovation") need to be addressed Beyond the fact oontribute to other areas of the college. No renovations will andconcems, OJrrently, iJ.lan effort to maintain a Ievelofneutra1 that this editorial represents a singular viewpoint on this occur until acertain levelof financial security is reached from ity boMering ou anonymity, BOttum bas made abstention from matter, it simplifies many of the issues. and the writer is external donations. In. addition, in the estimated total figure voting a rule, not an exception, J misinformed. included in the editorial, nearly half of that has been desig- Allboughhe may rear swaying orpolarizing theassemplyQVer First, the editorial assumes that lhe proposed renovations nated for an academic department, deferred maintenance, his single vote, such thoughtS are bardly Wammted: theP-"l~ident would not be beneficial improvements, that they would not and handicapped facilities. The renovation of Cro is an does, after all, vote last.. Perhaps 6Ottum. wishes toaygi/l·.the contribute to making Connecticut College "great," Of objective which has been sought for several years. The Trustees. the new President, administrators, faculty and "public eye" of the assembly but does bave~trong()Qinio'Q$: on course, the renovation of Cro would not, and should not, be assembly issues; (lCIbaps he avoids public SCtUtlnyl,>Y doing most the only factor thateonstitutes a "great school," 'The work of students have been working for. and share a commitment to. of WOIk "behind the "If this isthe is the space planner illustrates that the long term effects and the renovation of Crozier-Williams as part of the continuing his scenes. case.there still benefits of the proposed changes would be considerable: the improvement of student life on this campus, and the College acCOl)lllabillty problem, We. the general public, can neVer seel!l "beehive effect" would be a sensible arrangement for Con- community as a whole. behind the scenes and cannot seewhat he is really d()ing, necticut, a way to create a center on campus. With 98 percent Substantial work has been done for this project, however, The stuQent body, must be made aware of the $GAo.president's of the student body living on campus, we need to provide a nothing is concrete and the whole community will have a stand on issnes entering the assembly, T.he assembly is llurPUblic place where the entire college community, students, faculty, chance for input. Proposed plans will be shared at an SOA forum. and that iswhere anSGAo.presiaenUnust hetbe lel\der·Afie and staff, can interact. This is a compelling reason, because CONT ACf Session to be held in early February. Questions, listeniJ.lgand digesting all points of\'iew,tbe pres\dentslwuld tllIte the college does not have acentral place for drawing the com- comments and suggestions should bemade tomembers of the as stand, We needstrong effective leaderswho are Willing to mafe munity together. Internal and external slUdies have con- Crozier-Williams Review Committee and the SOA Assem· a few opponents Inthe assembly in order to create policies that are fumed time and again that amodem student center is needed. bly. It is healthy for our comm1D1itythat there is this on·going best for the College. According to the Cormecticut College Student Life Harry Truman once said, "If you can't tllIte the heat, get out of .,.. Comminee's 1986 report. " ...without question. a modem stu- discussion and debate. the kitehen." The ''beat'' is public accounlllbility and public opin- dent center is absolutely essential, the sine qua non of any significant improvements in student life at Connecticut Col- Respectfully Submitted, Jon regarding a president's decisions ..6pttUmmust notfe;u' maidng lege." Ann Carberry, '90 his opinions publicly known, but should utilizel!ls position l() Second, the belief that the money could be better spent on Michael Hartman, '89 . effect a better end. Ifhe chooses to remain mute in thea$~bly, he at 1eastmustptllvidethe restoftbe stude111bodY n9tP~vyto his private counsel with publlc statements ofbisstand&onissues. Vague Rhetoric is no Solution in bla~~Jf~o=~~~:~h-u\7::'~~~:-~t~: Resolving the Middle East Conflict =t govemllletlt;he toustbe'l@ingl(lbePlipliCl},S~'1

Letter to the Voice: Habash, staled mat the'vote to accept The Palestinian question must be U.N. Resolutions 242 and 238 did not resolved and peace will notcome to the THE COLLEGE VOICE Your editorial''Taking a Step in the mean that the Palestine National Coun- area lDltil it is. But vague and vitriolic Brian T. Field Rgh, Direction" published in TheCol· cil had recognized Israel. Indeed. Mr. rhetoric during a week-end meeting in . lege Voice of November 22. points out Arafathirnselfhas refused to state that Algiers is not the answer. Peter J. Falconer Publisher lackie Whiting tha' "Washington bas displayed char- support of U.N. Resolution 242 00· Editor -in..Qri.ef (Newspaper) Managing Editor acteristically little enthusiasm" for Ibe plied the acceptance of Israel. Thevery Sincerely, Alexandra Stoddard Lisa Chalk pronouncements made by Yasir An· visible role at the Algiers meetings of Jobn R, MacKinnon EdilOl'·in-Chief (Magazine) ·AssocialC Publisher fat on November 14 regarding the es· Abul Abbas, the Palestinian terroris, Professor of Psychology Geoffery K. Wagg Fund The Voice is to be Commended Letter to the Voice:

Idon'tknow who is to blame for the stupefying change in the Voice this year, but the quality of the publication has taken a quantum leap in the right direction. An unusually wide range of topics blending college, local, state, and national issues in the arts. politics, sports, and community activities, well thought~ut editorials on issues of import and interest, and last but not leas' good, solid graphic design and layout all threaten to make your paper who directed the Achille Lauro affair. tablishment of a Palestinian state. The a trusted source for inform alion and en- raises some questions about the stance lack of enthusiasm is not surprising in tertainmenL The paper reflects work of light of the fact that Mr. Arafat's decla· of the organization on the terrorist is· a high standard and a staff that has its ...... n.~_..._",*_,.-'-- ....~__10 __ ... _e-. ration did not fulfill the basic require. sue. brain collective in gear, one which ...... n._Ilor_ ...... J.,...,. .. l-. ... _ .. ""~. The declaration of November 14 _IO __ .f.,...... _ __._ ~ ments on which the U.S. has insisted. cares about its labor and the commu· .....~_..._.n._...... _~_-- ..,...... II.,_"'._ -,. Those areftrst, theexplicil recognition neither recognized therightofIsrael to ..-iIII..,---.... ~..~"'-_--"'_...."...,-.....~-_.~-"'_.~ ...__ ...... ~..__ .... nity it is serving. Th8nk you for your __ -,_ exist, nor did it renounce terrorism. It of the state of Israel and its right to exist time and energy. .._~_- ~as a well timed propaganda exercise within secure boundaries, and sec· Sincerely, F...... 1976. designed 10 influence world thinking ondly, the rejection of terrorism. Gregg TeReunepe David Stuart (founder) at a time of changing governments in AhighrankingmemberofthePales· MIni Computer Speclalls~ Willian F. Walter (Editor.in.chicf Emeriws) tinian National COImcil, Dr. George buth the U.S. and Israel. . Academic Computing Fernando Juan Espuela-Asmjo (Publisher 1986·1988 &t Prcsident, Fund) Copyright 1988. The College Voice Publishin& Group. AlfRights ReServed ======r

~ CONNTHOUGHT f ======r .....~:!.~~.e.!:!the Reagans in the White Yet sympathy can be dangerous. Mi- cal standards, Deaver has contributed 10 . Volker, Caspar Weinberger 10 speak-- House that stressed "traditional American chael Deaver is a convicted criminal. He America's disenchantment with politics. someone who makes policy or under- values." Like corruption. committed perjury on three accounts, one How can we have faith in our leaders, if stands our economic situation-- rather than Hopefully we are all at a liberal arts of them in which he directly lied to a grand when under investigation for unethical college 10learn more thlIl dtose skills by jury. practices, they lie. another "irnagemaker?" Instead what we which we are ensured ofhking a 101of Deaver, however, in one swooping Michael Deaver is a perjurer, a man witnessed was the propaganda minister money. Connecticut has an honor code comment skillfully managed to obscure who exchanged his morals for money; a vomiting up facts we already knew; did he thatassumes we hold honor over dishonest these facts. By pointing out an error in the man who, sucked in by greed, violated the offer any insight into the office of the personal gain. We just gave over $4,000 10 "Dark Side of Michael Deaver" fact sheet, public's trust, and made a mockery of our Presidency? Nope, just a poorly rehearsed a man so that he can defend his dishonesty; he successfully discredited an entire list of political system. :song and dance for a hefty four grand. What kind of man is Mike Deaver, in return, Deaver graciously gave us a 30 truths. By trivializing the sheet, he master- For this, Deaver does not deserve our anyway? minute government 101 lesson. fully appeared innocent of all guilt, though applause or our sympathy. Deaver left the in a grand jury months eailier had determined 1985. He started a "consulting firm," (ac- TIm 7JegIer him guilty of perjury. Furthermore, when by Warren Cohen, Voice Sulor Editor Dave Grann, Chair Academic Affairs tually a lobbying firm) and proceeded to- New LonooalF .. tura Editor specifically asked during the reception V_Mogul .. make millions of dollars by lobbying following his speech 10 identify any other

Bittersweet Reflections from a'Member of the Class of 1988 1/2

In a month wrought with academic pressure and holiday the semester has been the absence of a ceremonial recognition provide a ceremony for the graduates. It would not take long preparation, the class of 1988 1/2 is gearing up forthe last few that we are, infact,leaving. The college expects that we will 10plan because the groundworlc has already been done this weeks of their college career. Twenty-six people, who for return in the spring 10partake in the ceremony. However, this year. Having aceremony provided by the college would spare the graduates the time and energy they should be investing in one reason or another, are graduating in December, comprise assumes first, that we will be living close enough 10get here; other things while serving as an administrative acknowledge- this class. As one of these twenty-six, Ican say thatit has been second, that if we are on another coast, we will have the funds ment of our graduating. This ceremony will make me, and a struggle 10diverge from the norm of May graduation. I have to fly back; third, that we will be able to leave a new job on other December graduates, feel like our time at Connecticut bitter-sweet feelings when looking back at how this college the weekend; and fourth, that we choose 10 associate our- College has been properly and ceremoniously concluded. has handled the December graduates. I relish the chance 10 selves with the class of 1989, which is not always the case. I write this not ouly 10complain about what has been, but finish when I choose, and I do not regret deciding 10end my I think that if people want to return in May that is their 10 expose some of the other subtle but significant conflicts college career in December. However, as I already men- choice. But, for those of us who can't or don't want 10,the December graduates face. I hope that, whendeaiing with next tioned, my last semester has not been without aggravation college should provide a brief ceremony and reception, so year's mid-year graduates, these problems will have been and frustration, some of which could have been alleviated by that we can leave feeling like there has been a real closure. There will be a ceremony on Thursday December 8, at6:30 addressed and resolved. They are not difficult changes 10 the college. make. Please come to the ceremony on Thursday December Petty complications with the registrar's office are constant p.m, in the Ernst Common Room and a reception sponsored 8,at6:3Opmin theEmstCommonRoomandsupporttheclass irritations. Things like not knowing which class you are by the senior class will follow. However, ifit weren't for a few associated with, and having 10petition 10graduate are some of the graduates, primarily one, this ceremony would not of 19881/2. of the hassles. They seem 10 complicate and isolate the have taken place. It has been difficult for these people 10 i December graduates. I don't think that this is intentional, and organize the ceremony, deal with their academic and extra- by Amy WIteekr, 'SS1l2 curricular wed, and prepare 10 leave and say good-bye 10 I think these problems could be easily resolved. The primary concern or frustration prevailing throughout college. It would be nice if, from now on, the college would I --_----.;;.~...... :.-_~/! .' I ••

...======-v 1 i"===~====~~~===~~~~~~~~-~FEATURES iBeloved Gerry Anctil To O~;:K n ~ Retire From Student Bar HoHoHo. Twouldbetheseaso tobejollyift'weren'tforall the work that seems absurdly insurmountable. Remember the value of a ~ study break entailing comic relief. blJ_ 511_ Let the words of Oatman help allay your crunch time. Laughter j F EdItor cleanses the soul, music recharges your energy, sleep is something (l ------you should, but failing a course stymies you for good .. J! Gerard O.Anctil, better known Happy Holidays word lovers. '" as Gerry, and best known for his smiling face and warm greeting at the entrance of the bar, will retire at the end of this semester. Gerry has r------, been the assistant manager of the bar I \W(Q)IR?.1jJ)§ ENTRY FORM I I OF THE WEEK I 10 Crozier-Williams for two and a half years, but is more of an older I WORDes) you wish to submi" I friend to the students than anything else. ------lUsage example sentences: 1 At age 58, which is hidden well behind his radiant face and friendly I greetings, Gerry is retiring to a more Your name and Year: I relaxed life with his wife Louise. Gerry and AltUlo, Student Bar Managers ---~------I Gerry said, "I love being here, but I I can't find the time anymore. " With a lap," Gerry said. laughing a lot, it's so much health- I grin from ear to ear and holding his Being around the students has ier than crying," he said. The stu- thumbs up, Gerry added, "But I'm been Gerry's favorite pan. "I love dents that have worked with Gerry I definitely coming back for Senior kidding around with them," be all appreciate his great character. Oatman I Day-l'lI worlc for nothing, I jast said. "Saying hi, listening to their Ward Blodgeu, '89, who has Box 1787 I want 10 see everybody one last stories, even feeling sorry for known Gerry for two years, said I time." them," be said in reference to a "His personality and humor always I Gerry lives with his wife in student who recently told him make it a pleasure to go to the bar." L ~I Jewill City. Coonecticut, and has about a breakup with a boyfriend. Jeff Geddes,'89, simply said, three children, ages 30, 34, and 35. "It makes me feel young "He's one of the finest guys I There, be worlc:edfor thiny years as again," Gerry said proudly as be know." Brad Carpenter, '89, noted, ALCHEMY n. Any seemingly magical power or process of a letter carrier for the local post sal al he enuance of lite bar. "Gerry's smile makes up for what transmuting. The chemical process of changing base metals into offICe. He came to Connecticut Gerry's outlook and attitude is 'Cro'lacks." gold. College in 1986 for ajob in our post what keeps him young, and what Those who know Gerry as a "Have you heard Dire Strait's new album, Alchemy?." office, As fate would have it, there makes everybody so comfortable friend, or just a smiling face they • Bradford Carpenter, :89 were no openings in the mailroom, around him. can count on wben in Oro, will miss but there was a need for an assistant . "Just treal people the way you him come January. CUPIDITY n, avarice; greed. manager at the bar. "It fell into my wantthem 10treat you. Ialso enjoy "Way to hog all of the longevity elixir to yourself, I hope your frock explodes with gumption and cupidity,' I said to the nasty grinch who had taken on the characteristics of a slurpasaurous rex ." Profile Sets Record Straight -Oatman on Michael Deaver LITIGIOUS adj. Given to or characterized by litigation. Quick 10 sue, legally volatile. The students who protested As Deaver ascended in impor- byA.... ndn S_ "In this litigious society you can't hardly do anything without N.... Editor Michael Deaver's speaking at tance behind the political scene, _Ie risking a lawsuit" - Alice Blodgett Connecticut College produced a this becomes an intreguing fact At flier that was en- twenty-four, he organized a pair of QmXOTIC adj. Idealistic without regard to practicality. tisized as misrep- successful state assembly races. In "It was Squiggey's quixotic nature that eventually undermined even resenting the 1964, be mounted a successful his most sturdy accomplishments, poor chap." - Oatman truth. In actuality, senate campaigu race for George they produced a Murphy. factual publica- When Ronald Reagan was tion. Yes, Mi- elected governor of California, was Ronald Reagan. his testimony due to his alcohol- chael Deaver has Deaver became his assistant cabi- After Reagan's election, Deaver ism. been convicted. net secretary. The Reagans devel- was his deputy chief of staff from Deaver has been fined He was indicted oped a close relationship with 1980 to 1985. After Deaver left the $100,000, given a three year sUS· 01\ five counts of Deaver, and he admits that they White House, he slarted his own pended prison sentence, and mus peJjury. were like his surrogate parents. He consulting firm. Soon thereafter, he volunteer 1500 hours of commu- However, the remains dedicated to them stating, was faced with charges of peddling oity service. He hopes 10 work: public has not "I never really worked for anyone influence with politicians to benefit with alcoholics. been given a bal- except Ronald Reagan after my one his clients. Information compiled from anced picture of year as a sales trainee for IBM." In 1988, Michael Deaver was Behind the Scenes, by Mic/uJe1K. • Deaver. For ex- Between 1976 and 1980 when convicted on three OUl of five counts Deaver (William Morrow a ample, he is a re- Reagan was out of office, Deaver of perjury pertaining to his lobbying Co., New York, New York, 1987) Dea S Id Cam covering alco- became a partner in a public-tela- charges case. Deaverclairns that his 'and The New London Day. Michael Vel pea ng oa PDSj- ---'ho""'li,,·C'-. ~u:::·o~n~s~firm~~w~h~ose~~rtn'_!·~c:'.i~~c:'.li!!ee~nt'_'_.!.m!!'e~m!!!l!rv~w~as!,jjJim'!!!!ooired!!!·~l!at!!..!lth~e:.!um:!!·~e~o~f~- __ -- -,

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cial alternatives to teenagers. TAG by Uvla Winston has organized such activities as New London Focus Editor New Visions, a nightclub run by teens for teens every other Friday No community is proud of the night, and Teen Theater, which fact that drug and alcohol abuse puts on plays which focus primar- exists in their area. Groton does i1yon the "Just Say No" message. haveareasontobeproud,however, Recently the teens have also or- because residents are doing some- ganized a food drive, the proceeds thing about their problem through a of which will be donated to the . program to fight substance abuse. Women's Center of Southeastern Campaign Alive arose ·through Connecticut. the Groton Substance Abuse Pro- There are also plans for student gram. According to ,--:::::=:::::::-----l assistance pro- Lori Angeloff, pro- . grams to provide gram coordinator, it . .: . "':::;". support groups is a public aware- ~,' . where .teens can .The Garde Theater Is located on Captain's Walk §~~1~(\.~f?";Garde Theater: rounding commu-,..".. "~ trained profes- nity and try to meet sionals. those needs. Campaign Alive Revitalizing New London Culture The program is is currently work- organizedtocoordi- ing on a public lic in such forms as dance, music, name celebrities as well. Outside nate the various city awareness cam- by Stasi Alenndcr theater, and art. An asset to the performers who have rented the departments so that paign involving The College Voice community not only because it is a theater for performances include they may attack the 'stress manage: source of cultural value, it also George Carlin. Soupy Sales, The substance abuse problem. ment and problem solving without The Garde Arts Center, once an serves as an inspiration for eco- Temptations, and The Drifters. The basis of the program is pre- the use of substances. An informa- old vaudeville and film house dat- nomic revitalization in New Lon- In addition 10 the presentation vention, defmed as building skills tional pamphlet will soon be avail- ing back to 1926, has reopened as don, a town which was once a of diverse cultural offerings, the and enhancing environments. The able and a fair will be put on in the a regional arts center. thriving and prosperous whaling Garde is also home to local artists focus of the program is therefore spring to help educate the public. "Old theaters allover. the coun- port. Sigel says, "Thereopeningof and organizations. It houses the . based on teaching decision making Campaign Alive is setting up an tty closed down when television 'the Garde is getting people in the Vangarde Gallery (a coopetative and life skills, community building, action committee for people who became popular," said Managing habit of going to downtown New for artists of the region), the East- and other means of providing sup- would like to get involved in work- Director, Steve Sigel. "Most of London again." em Connecticut Symphony Or- port and self belp opportunities so ing against substance abuse. Ac- these theaters were turned into The Garde has been exceed- chestra (the area's only resident that teens have alternative ways of cording to Angeloff, the program is porno houses and parking lots. The ingly successful in its first season professional performing arts or- dealing with stress that don't ,in- looking for a college intern to help Garde was active until 19n, and of operation. The first show, The ganization), and the American volveanescapeintodrugsandalco- run the group. Interested persons then in 1985 it was bought by the Chinese Magical Revue, was a hit Musical Theatre. hoI. should Contact Lori Angeloff at the community to become a regional in early September, with aU 1,545 Managing Director Steve Sigel One result of Campaign Alive is Groton Town Manager's Office, arts center." seats in the house laken. has brought in two major grants to TAG, or Teen Action Group. This 444-8551, ext. 200. The Garde is a rich source of For the 1988-89 season, there the organization while in his first year as administrator: one j(fOUD orovides substance-free so- cultural entertainment to the pub- are twenty-two performances scheduled which include four $18,000 grant from theConnecti- I 10 outlER It D~ING BEN! 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C""'w-ifr_pJ should bean ethics law." However, minimum wage for the time he pretty pictures." during the panel discussion he cate- spent with us out of some kind of 'The vocerswere confused by gorized his response by reiterating respect for what regular people earn." . hearing this son of thing from a his criticism for the complicated media whose lenses and typewrit- natureofthe ethics law under which .She also expressed her suppon ers from the beginning were fo- he was investigated, saying, "if for the student protestors. "I was ~• cused on the eandidales' sex lives we're going to have laws to set very proud of the students who ~ and speaking abilities," said ethical standards ... they need to be made a public case of the inappro- ~ Student Protestors (p_ by Jocqnellne ~ College Voice). Deaver. clear enough SO that at least the priateness of this person's speaking Following the speech and lawyers can agree wbal the law for an enormous fee." Students Protest Deaver Speech panel discussion, Deaver enter- says." Gaudiani refused to lay blame CottJUuI.ed from p.l fhe Christian Science MoniJor, tained questions from the audi- Many on campus did not ac- with either SAC or Michael campus: "Micheal Deaver Lied and ." said ence. cept Deaver's explanations of the Deaver, but said, "if there's one before a Gl3Dd Jury. Will he lie to David Grano, a protest leader. The majority of questions ethics violations and perjury, and thing that I could hope as a presi- us?" "During the procedings Deaver did were from student protesters, the $4()()() speaking fee sparked a dent, it would be that students on "I did not lie before a grand commit, and was convicted on sporting pink paper badges featur- campus wide controversy. SAC would think through the im- jury," he said. "I was sworn under three counts of perjury for 'mis- ing a drawing of a pig with dollar Claire L. Gaudiani, president plications of this for the College oath to leII-the truth. I did DOtlie leading' the court," Grano said. symbols in its eyes and the caption of Connecticut College, said "I was and its public face." then and I do not intend to lie to- Later Grand rechecked facts "Leave it To Deaver." Students disappointed that we paid someone Regarding Gaudiani' s re- night," Deaver said. and said that ''The only possible questioned Deaver's capacity to who is a convicted felon in a very quests to alter Deaver's fee, Sharp Following the lecture and sev- problem with the sheet was the serve as a role model and repeat- unfortunate white collar crime said "I didn't feel that we as the eral questions from the Audience, misused term 'indictrnent,'" Grano edly queried him concerning his case, that in itself has a depressive SJ?Onsorsshouldbeputin that role." Deaver suprisingly held a campus said. legal problems. effect on ethics in the nation, to "I have a lot of problems of printed "fact-sheet" above his head Despite the efforts of the pro- When asked about the recent come and speak with us, not about inviting someone to the school, and said: "No one has directly testers to expose the negative as- ethics bill passed by Congress his wandering from the ethical val- signing the contract, and then ask- asked me about this!" The sheet pects of Deaver's record with leaf- which was pocket vetoed by Presi- ues we would hope for public offi- ing him when he gets here [to which was entitled "The Dark Side lets and "Leave It to Deaver" pins dent Reagan, Deaver noted, "I am cials, but about presidential elec- change his feel." of Micheal Deaver," listed several with the illustration of a pig's face, sure that I have not very much tions." Sharp also explained that the ethical violations of whicb he bad Deaver appeared to be effective in credibility when it comes to talk- . Gaudiani explained that she contract with Deaver had been been either accused or convicted. subduing much criticism. ing about it ... and I'm painfully had suggested 10 Andy Sharp, signed prior to his conviction. "There are inaccuracies in "This was supposed to he an aware of that," chairman of SAC, that Deaver "Was it worth it: asked Sharp. this!" he said, addressing the an- informational protest," explained During a press conference could have contributed his fee 10a "I don't know." Tim Ziegler, another leader among onymous authors of the fact-sheet: preceding the presentation, legal defense fund for juvenile de- News EdiJor lisa Allegretto con- theproteslgroup. "We wanted to be "If your going to do sorneIbing like Deaver asserted "absolutely there fenders in a nearby Iown or "accept tribuUd to this story. this [leaflet) be careful to do il a solidarity of students for ethics." right" Later, Deaver said that he had Debbie Ziegler, the Philip GoMberg intern at New Mr. Deaver cIairned lbaI be 001 received any opposition at the 1988 Winthrop London High School, attended the last official Student was not indicted f(J( vioialing the other four colleges where he bad Goouemment Association (SGA) Assembly meeting of the "Ethics in Governmenl Acr" like lectured earlier this year. Scholars Selected semester. the sheethad indicated. Deaver was "In retrospect we think the Ziegler Iold the Assembly thaI her position involved indicted for cornmiting perjury ~ was a success," said Grano. conJinrud from p.l three rnainprojectsatthe high school. Shefirstexplained the while being invesligaled for pos- "I think that we got the point ac- stow on someone. It's so nice to IIJI(J(iaJ program. Ziegler that there were currently sible violations of the Ethics Act cross lbaI there was another side to know that after three years of hard noted "Sources for thesheet's infor- the former Reagan aide; that work recognition is given," she ,_" seventeen tutors at New London High School; some of whom cornefrom the nuclear submarine base on the Thames mation were The New York Times, Deaver was also aconvicted felon.", said. w" David Grann, who was also ~ ~ River. Ziegler projects lbaI next semester the number of -.;l:o selected as a Winthrop Scholar, 1l~ bJtors will exceed over thirty. "That's our goal," she said. said that he "was surprised and :ic; Having Conneclicat College professors give lectures at honored." :o! ~ the high scltooI in cIasses that relate to their field of interest famous SKI LOFT Seniors elected as Winthrop .2i' is another project thatZiegier hopes to pulltogehter nexl se- Scholars are: Susan Abraham, mester. Over sevenly faculty members have already agreed Jesse Casman, Dalton, Peter Fal: ~ with the idea which Ziegler caIIed a "very good response. " BUS TRIP TO coner, Terence Fracassa, David ~ Zieg!eraiso bopeslocstabIish a group based on thecon- Grano, Michael Lerner, Jennifer r ~ ceptioo of Connecticul College's own Students Organized NagOl,Jennifer Perry, Sarah Pratt, ~ Against Racism (SOAR). The group will have its own STRATTON Kalherine Rowse, Geoffrey identity but they will work together with SOAR. Somes, and Sheryl Walsh. 00. "We must bridge the.gap between Connecticut College and New London High," she said. DATES: TbeAssembIyvOledloaccepl1enniferPerry, '89,asthe F1IIIIIlY. DEC. 9. 1988 = • _ student member of the Dean ofFacuity Search Committee. 8:00 P.N. Acconling 10 David Grano, '89, chair of academic affairs, Dec. 10 - $38.00 PAUlER AlJDlTlIRllII ~ Perry is, amongothercredits, a Winthrop Scholar,a member Dec. 17 ..$38.00 ..... of the Educational Planning Committee (EPC), and has CIJ interviewing experience. "We couIdn'l have found a beller CIJ persQII," Grano said. "Jennifer Perry is a strong, strong Jan. 14 - $48.00 Qlndjdate" . Four students were elected to the Dean of Facully Jan. 28 - $48.00 Search AdvisingCommi~. The committee will work with ~ Dean of the College, Robert Hampton, when the candidate Feb. 11 - $48.00 .fI} pool has been narrowed down 10six or seven candidates. • _ Grano, Warren Cohen, '89, Leon DunIdin, '90, and Alice Feb. 28 - $48.00 ~ Maggio, '91, waeaIl VOledOllIothe committee. March 11 - $58.00 includes ~ Chicken BBQ / COLGATE UNIVERSITY • •• inllUes you to consider a career in teaching. 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Especially captivating the production of Wilde About Os- were Dave Fendig, Graham caron Saturday, November 19, His Burnett, Bruce Marchand, and style of turning the theater upside- Shay Shafer. down for his productions, using The packed script was often hard every available space for his actors, to follow, since there were so many and having the audience actively facts and events that followed engaged shows playfulness, inven- closely upon each other. Idid not tiveness, and daring. leave the auditorium with much of I worked with Richard Digby a message, just some glimpses of Day at the National Theater Insti- Wilde's life and little pieces of his tute, and he is a man whose style is philosophy. as large and showy as his produc- However, the script was not of the tions. At NTI we also led the audi- .greatest importance. 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by J..... S..... rt handler." If the statistics from the The Coil'll" Voice November 29 game against The Connecticut College men's Nichols are any indication Lom- basketball team has lost some key bardo will fill this role well. AI- players from last year's squad due .~ though he to graduation- and an untimely' ~~ scored no moment of carelessness. The ~ poi n t s ." graduation of Scott Sawyer, '88, is <3 Lombardo 1i' a definite loss to the team, but per- ~ dished out ~ haps a bigger factor this year is the ~ five assists ~- lack of depth on the team's bench. ~ and had no it "The difference between last 1;' turnovers. ~ year's bench and this year's," said S c/I " The : Martin Schoepfer, coach of the ~ ~~ position is 2: men's basketball tearn•. "is this Derrkk SmalJ, '90. new to 'u:::;-:u==---='------....:...-----'-----.:.------.J~ year's bench is unproven. Three of MeD'SHockey five [substitutes] are unfamiliar with the team." " The difference The team is hoping that freshmen between last year's Men's Hockey Defeats Fitchburg Mike Penella and Carlos Perez can step in and give starting guards, bench and this State 4-2; Roberts Wins lOOth Frank Lombardo, '89, and Derrick year's is this year's Small, '90, a good rest wi.en they bench is un- Doug Roberts, Jr., '91, took a pass who hit the shot on the go, praised need it. by Jetr Dorfman from Joe Cantone, '90, to give the the work of his linemate. "One of our goals of this year is to proven." . Associate Sports Editor Camels a 1-0 lead. Cantone dug the "Jeff made a perfect pass. It'went get our bench involved in the sys- When he began coaching at puck out from behind the net and over two of their sticks and right CONN ten years ago, Doug fed itRoberts who had set up fifteen onto mine." Roberts inherited a hockey team feet in front of the goal. Fitchburg made a game of it by that, even by his own admission, "That goal set the tempo for the scoring a power play goal later in was "pretty bad." Roberts, a whole game," said co-captain Jim the period. The teams went to the twelve-year veteran of the NHL, Brown, '89. "We forechecked them locker rooms at 3-1. has completely turned the program hard all night. We buttled them up. Half way through the second around. They had a hard time getting the . stanza, CONN's Rand Pecknold, The 'Camels are now considered puck out of their zone." '90, tallied his first score of the to be one of the strongest teams in A minute and a half later Brown season. Pecknold, who was New England Division ill buckey. sent John Hutchinson, '90, and camped in his familiar position at The camels rewarded Roberts by Todd Taplin, '89, away on a two on the top of the crease, scored after earning him his lOOthwin on Tues- one. Taplin and Hutchinson made receiving a pass out of the corner day, November 29, with a 4-2 vic- the most of the opporturtity, execut- from Roberts. tory over the Fitchburg Stale Fal- ing the play to perfection. Hutchin- Fitchburg scored late in the third cons. son finished the play by burying a period to round out the scoring. If there was any question about shot from len feet to give the Cam- Co-captain Lou Schwing, '89, the potency of the Camel offense, it els a 2-0 lead. had an outstanding game in goal for was answered during the first five At the four minute mark, the lead the Camels, making 'some tough minutes of the game. CONN increased to 3-0. Jim Alissi, '89, saves when the game was close late stormed out of the locker room and scored the eventual game winner as in the first and early in the second scored three times on four shots. he took a beautiful flip pass from periods. On the first shift of the season center Jeff Schaffer, '90. Alissi, Women's Basketball Team Off To Quick Start; Wins First Two

By Chris Bret:ke and Rkk Denton :~rc=g:~;:::d~~~ The CoIlegt! VClice --.!~_. points to the final score. ,>Jl Ameri- --. •• 'i"· The Connecticut College cans AI Deroo, '91, and Pam ., women's basketball team started Mitchell, '91, had eleven and ten the season off on the right foot by points each. Starting point guard winning their first two games. The Lynn Elliot, '91, had eleven points Camels traveled to Manhattanville and lead the team with six assists. College on November 27 and . These two away games showed crushed the competition by the that the team is ready to live up to score of 75-65. the high expectations placed on it The Camels where lead by Liz by Lessig. Lynch, '92, who scored 16 points 'This team is a solid group of ~ and Wendy Mer!<,'89, who had 14 individoals who are able to perform JS points and 22 rebounds. Esty to any game situation. They have ::, Wood, '92, and Betsy MacDonald, taken their skills and performance ~ '89, helped CONN's effort off the exhibited during practices and so ~ bench with nine points and seven far have been able to incorporate ~ points respectively. them into our games," Lessig said. ] "Our first game showed me that After their first test, the Camels ~ this team possesses the leadership have easily made the Dean's List in 0: needed from the seniors and the every aspect of their game. Lessig WomeD'Sbasketball confidence of the freshman to react gives the players a solid 'B' in their job," Lessig said. to the higher level of college play to rebounding, fast break and inten- The Camels have established a Athlete of the Week have a very successful season," sity. Due to their high level of fan- pleasing fastbreak and high said Bill Lessig, bead coach of the confidence the players earned an scoring offense which which they This week the award goes to WENDY MERK of women's basketball team. 'A' for their composure on the take on the road to face Suffolk the women's basketball team. Merk led the Lady In the 64-54 win over Nichols floor. University, Westfield State and Camels to a 75-65 victory over Manhattanville College on November 29 the cam- 'This is a confident young team Mount Holyoke College. Camel els showed great composure in a and they know what they are doing fans can watch them play Wil- College, scoring 14 points and grabbing 22 re- tight match. All five starters made out on the court. They are given. a Iiams College on December 6 at bounds.- Rick Komarow. contributions to the game by scor- situation within a game, know what the Athletic Center. ing in double figures. Lynch had they have to do and then do their