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By David Holtzman her to meet with Presidents' Council STAFF WRITER to discuss the matter. m^^^^ BmmmmWt^mmWi ^mfMMa ^m mmniemKMMmmmmmmB ^sBm *simmmmm^m *m "That party was very difficult to After the President's Council control," she said. She decided on went into executive session last the morning of the 28th, before week to discuss the alcohol debate, Dupuis' accident, to have a security Student Association President officer posted at the kegs that Shawn Crowley said the ongoing evening. battle over the alcohol policy was At its October meeting the Board "as intense as it's been since my of Trustees voiced concern over the freshman year." alcohol issue, causing the college to But, neither Stu-A nor Dean of consider taking action to curb photo by Josh Friedman Students Janice Seitzinger anticipate uncontrolled drinking. Panelists Mark Van Valkenburgh, Dr. David. Hume, and Janice Seitzinger f ieldtoug h questions at the alcohol f orum. drawing any firm conclusions before "Alcohol is always a problem at the end of the semester. Colby, as at any college," David It s still up m the air - still in the Pulver '63 said. "We're always Forum airs frustrations, solves nothing early stages," said Crowley. "We concerned about it." havebasically until January to come The Student Affairs Committee By Amira Bahu Student Activities Social Chair Patty monies to a school if they are pro- up with something." here at the college will work to STAFF WRITER Masters '91. viding an environment for underage Relaxed carding for beer is not develop a proposal and then bring Each panel member gave open- consumption." an option, according to Seitzinger. it to the Council, Crowley said. In Students and administrators ing comments addressing various McPhetres-Maisel explored a But, both Crowley and Seitzinger the meantime, students should discussed Colby's alcohol policy for aspects of the problem, and then different aspect of the problem. said that a number of experiments expect a strict policy on drinking to over two and a half hours at the first fielded questions for the remainder "There are people on this cam- could be tried at Student Center be enforced at the Student Center. all campus forum Oct. 22. of the forum. pus who, be it for medical or per- parties between now and January. The Council agreed in last After long deliberations, perhaps "The drinking age in Maine, and sonal reasons, cannot or do not wan t Seitzinger said the current Wednesday's meeting that only one thing was clear. Social life across the United States is twenty- to drink alcohol. It is our responsi- alcohol policy has been in existence hardening the line on alcohol at at Colby has already changed, is one," said Seitzinger. "Colby is not bility to provide them with alter- since 1979, when it first appeared in school-sponsored parties creates __«____„____ changing,and exempt from that law. No matter nate functions," she said. the Student Handbook. other problems which are plaguing will continue how you slice it, underage drinking And perhaps the most impor- The manner in which we're Colby more than ever. to change. is illegal." tant issue was addressed by Dr. distributing thealcoholand the way "People all come to Foss to drink NEWS The panel VanValkenburgh backed up Hume. we check," she said, is what has and dorm damage goes through the ANALYSIS of speakers Seitzinger, stressing the fact that "There was an average of one changed . roof," said Foss President Brian included Colby is not autonomous from the alcohol related illness or accident It was not Keith Dupuis' fall from Waldes '93. Dean of Stu- rest of Maine. per week in September. As to a Student Center window on Sept. Parliamentarian Bryan Chase '91 dents Janice Seitzinger said, "We are not the whether this is an increased figure 28 that spurred Seitzinger to said, "The hall has become the last Seitzinger, Associate Dean Joyce only campus addressing this issue - from past years is difficult to say, crackdown on alcohol consumption, refuge for drinking." McPhetres-Maisel, Medical Direc- all across the country colleges and but nonetheless the number reflects she said. . In addition, the Council agreed tor of the Health Center Dr. Alan universities are making changes. It a problem on campus," he said. Seitzinger said the junior class thatoff-campusdrinking isan ever- Hume, Director of Safety and Secu- has to do with the Drug Free Act. Dr. Hume requested the m^- party held a week earlier prompted present problem.Q rity Mark Van Valkenburgh, and The government will not give any Forttm continued on page 4 Where do the ducks go? By Alyssa Schwenk and the females are mottled brown. STAFF WRITER The other type, the golden-eyes, are diving ducks. The white domestic They're here in the fall, and ducks on the pond, however, are they're here in the spring. But come put there by locals and cannot fly. winter, where do those ducks on In the winter the wild ducks Johnson Pond go? Surely at one time migra te, but the college must try to or another, this question has been catch the white ducks so they don't raised in the mind of many Colby freeze in the water. students. >. "We've got some grea t pictures One rumor which circulates is of maintenance men running that the college buys the ducks, has around trying to catch the white their wings clipped so they can't fly ducks when the pond starts to freeze away, and gives them to a -man in over," said Dean Smith. The ducks Waterville to take care of them don't realizethat they canbe trapped during the winter. in the ice so the college must find "No, no, no, no, no!" said Dean people to give them to for the wi n ter. of the College Earl Smith, while "One rumor has it," Smith said, laughing, in response to this "terrible "that several PPD employees have rumor." taken the ducks home themselves According to Dean Smith there and eaten them." are wild ducks and domestic ducks "Did you ever try to catch a living in the pond. Two types of duck?" Smith said. "A duck is nota wild ducksmigratothcrc every year genius... a lovely, lovely bird , but - mallards and golden-eyes. Male Pltoto b Ari Druker not smart!" On Johnson Pond today, these "lovely birds " may be someone' s dinner tomorrow. V mallards have blue on their wings Ducks continued on page 4 Fast supports soup kitchen Presidents' News Briefs The Oct. 10 fast sponsored by the Volunteer Center raised over $800 which will go toward establishing a new soup Council update kitchen at the Universalis! Unitarian Church on Silver St. in By David Holtzman Waterville. The fast, organized by Dan Harris '93, collected STAFFWRITER $1.70 for each student who agreed to skip lunch that day. The soup kitchen, which is expected to open on Oct. 23, will serve Jan.19 Winter Carnival dinner daily. (E.C.) After the Audiovisual Department decided to allow its equipment to be borrowed for non-academic purposes, A winter carnival planned for Jan. 19 was just approved last week the President's Council passed a proposal by Lovejoy Commons. The carnival, which is being organized giving students the right to request camcorders and other by Scott Abrams '93 and Erik Zavasnik '93 in cooperation items for filming hall and commons events. with Circle K and Lovejoy Commons, will include such TheAVdirector,Paul Gregiore, agreed toterms written activities as snow sculpturing, cross country skiing,sledding, b Student Association President Shawn Crowley '91 snow shoe races, human dog-sled races, broom ball, and tug y because payment of any damages will be pulled from the of war. commons' and clubs' budgets. Crowley said students Residence halls will compete against each other at the who caused damage would be financially supported, as price of $1 a person, or the purchase of a $10 t-shirt. Prizes payment would come out of the full budgets, not that of including $100 will be given away in the evening. No alcohol the organization. will be served during the day, but champagne will be served Soup Kitchen photo by Sarah Pohl Gregoire was reluctant to lend AV equ ipment for at the Lovejoy Commons semi-formal to get underway that leisurely pursuits for fear of the inherent risks. night. All profits will go to charity. Abrams got the idea of a Rainforest awareness "He didn't want everybody on campus running to use winter carnival from Dartmouth and received a very After receiving $600 from the campus lecture committee, the camcorders," said Crowley. enthusiastic response to his proposal for having one at Colby. Dan Raymont '91 organized a program to raise awareness Karl Ziegunfus '91 who is president of Robins, By Ryan Feeley Tufts University . Echo Archives: STAFFWRITER Medford, Mass.- The Tufts men's ice hockey team has Dartmouth College obtained 2,600 student and faculty Homecomin g 1970 : Hanover, N.H.- There is a large signatures on a petition which controversy over an anti-semitic protests the revokingof the team's quotefrom Hitler's "Mein Kampf" funding. Crowning a Queen which appeared in the masthead These cuts were considered of the Dartmouth Review. The due to the college's cuts in budget. quote was printed on the eve of The decision on the budget will be Echo. Yom Kippur, thcholiest day in the made by Nov. 1. By Amy Alderson Glidden, who was escorted on Jewish calender. "I feel very strongly that STAFF WRITER the football fiold by fellow student About 2,500 Dartmouth students arc behind us," said Leslie Heap, was described as students rallied against the Coach Ben Sands. It's been a while since anyone "wearing a stunning blue trucking Review. Editors of the newspaper has thought about crowning a suit with tails and a headband. Homecoming queen and his escort have denied knowledge of the North Adams State homecoming queen at Colby-much Leslie complemented him in her quotation. The editors believe that North Adams, Mass.-A former less a male queen. But in 1970 long patchwork skirt and red him before the cheering fans. For blouse. the quote was "slipped in. student was charged with homecoming queen Tim Glidden " the finale, the newly crowned queen As a result of the controversy, vehicular homocide at Northern made the front cover of the Echo. A During half-time, forme, queen threw his bouquet of roses, which two staff writers as well as the Berkshire District Court. write-in independent candidate Lori Peterson crowned Glidden, wascaughtbyanotherman,r_avard while Mitch newspaper's president havo The student charged was sponsored by thefratcrnity Gamma Caplin, fraternity Jones. organizer resigned their positions. The driving a car and took a sharp Rho Alpha Sigma Sigma, Glidden of the contest, officiated "Docs that make him queen for the editors arc currently investigating right turn hitting a cement was not elected for beauty. procedure. next year?" wondered tho Echo. the situation. partition. One of the passengers "It was fun in the best of "Kissesallaround. Tlash-Flash' Well, twenty years have gone by, was killed. The driver and two collegiate tradition and it did went cameras," reported the Echo. and there is yet to bo another male other passengers only had injuries. emphasize the prevailing attitude Supporters crowded onto the field, queen.Q of male chauvinism," stated the surrounding Glidden and carrying Ducks Bixler renovations to begin soon continued from page 1 •„" Now, as winter approaches, By Jody Gould the time is drawing near for Colby STAFF WRITER students and faculty to say good- bye to the Johnson Pond "wild- Renovations on the Bixler art life." And so we bid farewell to the and music building are expected to ducks wherever they may end up, start in early November, said Hugh whether it be on a sunny Florida Gourley, themuseum's curator and estate or as the main course of director of the plans. Construction someone's Christmas dinner. Q will continue through the school year with the museum reopening by the fall of 1991. The Bixler addition will take place in three different phases, said Gourley. The first phase is the actual designing of the art gallery. After that renovations of the art/music library and additional classrooms "TRKE R BRERK" will begin, said Gourley. Come to Camden, ME. The museum will house both a Enjoy the quiet , storage area and a workspace, said romantic elegance of Gourley. In addition, the lobby will be. carpeted, new fabric will be Windward House installed on the walls, and the ceiling will be repainted. Bed & Breakfast At present, the museum houses The perfect getaway just a over 3000 objects including _,. , . , Photo by Ari Druker few short steps from the paintings and sculptures, but the Bixler renovations underway harbor and village shops. size of the museum does not allow for everything to be hung at one The new addition will be mon. of our collection on view and will be necessary. The construction Attn:We still have rooms time. Therefore, the exhibits have constructed in the area between the guarantee a spot for Colby's will not interfere with classes in availible for this weekend been shown on a rotating schedule, original Bixler building which was collection all of the time," said Bixler. according to Gourley. The enlarged constructed in 1959, and the later Gourley. Plans were drawn up by Support for the project comes Call 1 -236-9656 museum will add a "third more addition, built in 1973. Shepley Bulfinch and Abbott from the Davis Educational for reservations The idea of expanding the architects, a Boston based firm. wall space which will help Foundation, in addition to $150,000 John & Mary Davis accommodate large exhibits," said museum began about three years To complete the renovations, a to 1$70,000 from alumnae, friends Innkeepers Gourley. ago. "We wanted to be able to keep temporary closing of the museum and parentsD Student Center and Bob s Disco having a big screen with the videos parties brought all Colby people of songs, better dance lighting, and Forum together in one big place, and per- running the parties later. continued from page 1 haps that was their charm, but the Someone even dared to suggest ing with the Deans and members of school will no longer provide that returning to a system of organized the Alcohol Policy Committee that large, open environment for drink- fraternities- not necessarily a Greek College Season Pass took place on Oct. 22. While noth- ing. System -but fraternitiesthat worked ing was "decided" at this meeting, Some students felt that the with Colby that could still sponsor according to Dr. Hume, the group change in policy was a good one. their own parties and be held re- unanimously decided that a change They believed that Colby's envi- sponsible. needs to happen. ronment was not balanced enough But McPhetres-Maisel said that, It was made clear by the panel- for non-drinkers, and that people "Colby cannot sign away its liabil- ists that underage drinking has been need to be able to have fun without ity." 1^-111 !§? eliminated in the Student Center alcohol. Many agreed that increased \T U C, jdffSKSSmffik ^ and Robert's Union (Bob's Disco). The panel requested sugges- education is a long term solution to Many students felt that this would tions, and while no one claimed to increase alcohol awareness, begin- not solve the safety aspect of the have the answers, people tried to ning with first year students who problem. In fact, it may increase the compromise. are the most impressionable. sygairtoaf/msa hazards. Students would be much "The idea of selling drinks indi- After all the suggestions, per- more inclined to go off campus to vidually has been expressed," said haps the best advice came from parties,and then drivehomedrunk. Seitzinger, "as well as some other Colby's Catholic Chaplain Father Students asserted that in spite alternatives." John when he said, "You must all Your Campus Rep is: of safe transportation, such as the One person suggested having look within yourselves to be more ~T Jitney and the Safe Rides Program, bartenders - trained people who responsible. You must do this for Katie Kaliff . people still drive drunk. Students would be responsible for serving* yourself." Stu-A Office x3342 also said the change will divide the drinks and cutting people off when After making rules clearer, ar- campus, exactly what abolishing they have enough. Security could guing points, and offering sugges- Carrabassett Valley, Maine 04947 fraternities was trying to counter- help enforce the cut off. Another tions, students and administrators 207/237-2000 act. People will be forced to drink person mentioned non-alcoholic left the forum having made mini- off campus and in residence halls, theme parties, to make the non- mal progress. While the forum was not in a central location like the alcoholic functions more appealing. a decent start, questions over the Student Center. Other suggestions included alcohol pol icy are from answered .? 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Contact Off-Campus Study 10^* " , ^% ,^ak^ Room 009, Miller Library [^ '^ { Ludy '21 Pacy '27 Howard '46 happened to you. Or maybe it will. students have tremdous Echo If you don't ask your Hall opportunities to foster the same Wtt (Mm 1: el o President what they're doing to help leardership skills within • the f commentary stop date rape, if you don't leave 10 commons system, athletics, clubs, Foundedin 1877 messages a day for President Cotter and other activities. asking the same thing, 'll LORI WRIGHT. Editor disturbing then you Noel took another blind swing Last week's commentary, be at fault for letting thatdoor close. at Colby when he claimed we were ALISA ATTARDI, ManagingEditor WALKER FENTON, Layout Editor And you'll have no one to blame "once a top-rate college." Well, if he ANDREAKRASKER, News Editor "Attacking the issue" (10/16/90) SHARYL WHITE, Layout Editor b Smith when your boyfriend, or your girl- had bothered to take a gander at the PAUL ARGIRO, Sports Editor R.B. KIERNAT, Business Manager y Chip , was very disturbing friend, or you are trapped in the Oct. 15 issue of U.S. News CRAIG APPELBAUM, FeaturesEditor JOSH FRIEDMAN, Photography Editor to read. The statement that a & World SCOTT BARKHAM, A&E Editor PETE CARPENTER,Ad Manager woman's "silence may reasonably dark. Report, he might have noticed that CHIP SMITH, Opinions Editor KELLY McENTEE, ProductionM anager appear... as not only a willing Colby was ranked 18th among small AMY VREELAND, Asst. Sports Editor acceptance, but also a strong consent Chip Gavin '90 colleges. KM MERRIMAN, Layout Assistant [to sexual contact]" exacerbates the So you have chosen not to MAGDA LACHARITE, Layout Assistant victim-blaming that so many rape contirbute to Colby on account of HILARY ROBBINS, Asst. Photography Editor survivors face. It is NOT a man's the fraternity issue, Mr. Noel. Well, EVAN METCALF, Staff Artist natural right to have access to a as far as I am concerned, please do KRIS OWENS, Librarian woman's body. Although I do agree Noel wrong on not grant us the enormous favor of MARK R. MUIR, Subscript ionsManager that a woman's assertiveness in fraternities giving us any money. In caseyou LETTERS AND OPINIONS POLICY communicating her sexual are wondering, since the" big The Ed itorialisthe oftidalopinion of thepaper. The other opinions presenton this pagedonot necessarily intentions may minimize her It is so clear that alumnusJ oseph decision in 1984, Colby's represent the views of The Colby Edioor its staff. Noel misses the The Colby Echo encouragesletters from its readers, especially those within the Immediate community. chances of being raped, her silence point regarding the endowment has increased. They should not exceed 200 words. in doing so is not consent to be abolishment of fraternities at Colby, Letters to the Editor should be typed. Letters to the Editor must be signed and includ c either an address that I felt it necessary or a phone number. For publication on Thursday, letters must be received by The Colby E_Ao no later than raped. No rape survivor willingly to respond to David Roderick '92 Monday evening of the same week. his letter in the Oct. 18, Echo. • The Colby Echo reserves the right to edit all submissions. accepts the violence. Also, a man's sexual desire to be In his letter, Mr. Noel not only with a woman does not make him a ridicules Colby for the trustee's potential rapist. Sexual desire is not decsion to abolish fraternities in Noel misses the "motive for sexual assault. 1984, but he also claims the school Acquaintance rape is a crime of infringed upon the constitutional the mark Stop teasing us violence with sex as the weapon. rights of those students who were involoved with fraternities. What I would like to address a few Underaged drinking is illegal. Rules are rules, and Dominance, anger, and power over another are the motives for rape. Noel overlooks is the fact that Colby points in Joseph W. Noel's letter there's nothing wrong with abiding by them, frut, the We must all make ourselves is a private institution and has the regarding fraternity abolishment problem is, Colby has dangled the cheese in front of sensitive to the rights and wishes of right to create and define the rules, (10/18/90). our noses for too each other. People who respect each provided that all students here are Noel says that Colby's decision long. treated equally. Prospective to end fraternities "violate.d] the Ever since the the other do not coerce them to do things abolishment of fraternities in 1984, the administra- students know before attending basic rights of groups and tion has been scared of they do not want to do. cracking down on drinking. After eliminating the Colby that involvement with individuals." While the first part of prevailing form of social life, they couldn't take away drinlcing, too. fraternities and sororities is not this statement contains an ounce of Many students think that Cheryl Gariepy, '91 was a pretty smart move - until no w - when the allowed. If prospectives don't like truth, the abolishment of College is realizing they've gotten in too deep. Shovels in hand, they've it, then they don' fraternities, in fact, strengthens the started di t have to attend gging. And they've got a long way to go. Colby. basic rights of the individual. Ri ght or wrong, Colby students always have had the option of Focus praise The Colbv Colleere Cataloeue Fraternities and sororities are by drinking at parties. But, the way things are shaping up these days, makes it clear that the establishment definition groups that form as a students under 21 won't be drinking anywhere on campus for much The Focus section on Date Rape of exclusive groups is contradictory result of exclusionary practices longer. Yesterday, Mark Van Valkenburgh said carding in the residence to Colby's commitment to liberal which can often violate an halls is a real possibility. in last week's paper was simply the best reporting arts. Perhaps Mr. Noel should read individual's rights. True, one may The face of social life at Colb I've ever seen in the y is changing. In fact, it's currently Echo. page seven of the catalogue, where argue that people should have the undergoing serious reconstructive surgery, and we may not likethe way The stories were thorough and the college's(and the trustee's) ability to form groups, but when it looks after the surgeons have completed the operation. Once the certainlyinformative. Hopefully the stance is clearly defined. The these groups infringe upon the anethesia wears off, the students who make up the College will be more Colby community will not let all trustees determined that happiness of the campus as a whole than a little sore. "fraternities had become (as they did at Colby and do at other Although all the your efforts go unnoticed. At the important people are asking students for their very least, disconsonant with Colby's values colleges), corrective action needs to opinions, input, suggestions etc., the Board of Trustees , what possible impact can they really and the President because they tend to narrow the be - and was - taken. have? The College is terminating 's Council should underaged drinking. Period. While cpnd uct their own opportunities and experience of Noel also condemned Colby's this suits some people just fine investigation and , Colby will have quite a few angry, work to make Colby students rather than expand them, administration and current students restless students on their hands. a safer place for all students. And because they were discriminatory as "narrow minded buffoons" and This institution has been a tease. something They've been leniant with the must change soon. against women and were "narrow minded book worms/ alcohol policy for years, and now they've decided to crack down, We've If ever an issue demanded im- exclusionary by nature, and because respectively .Isn't a fraternity or nibbled the cheese, only to have it yanked away. The face of Colby is fraternity members often engaged sorority narrow . minded in changing. mediate action, this is it. Some temporary reporting system and in disruptive and undesirable practicing limited exclusionary support network should be estab- activities such as hazing and membership? Rather than advance lished for victims until something pressuring students to join." If Mr. free thinking and open mindedness, You talk too much more permanent can be established. Noel cannot understands this the Greek organizations, by and What the college is doing now ob- explicit message, then he is a large, are run according to often Let's talk. Thafs what Stu-A has been doing all viously isn't working. ' narrow minded buffoon," not us. archaic traditions that impose a year. If s good to talk. There is no better way to keep in Clearly, the Echo and the brave Mr. Noel also claims that many social hierarchy that is antithetical of the leadership and negotiating to the precepts of a liberal arts touch with students, administrators, women who shared their stories and .faculty. have helped open the door on one skills thathe learned aszmemberof education. In an ideal liberal arts Talking is the first step toward action. But it's the end of Colby's darkest secrets. Don't let his fraternity have enabled him "to college community (if one exists), of October and the time for action has come and gone. that door close. be very successful in business." lam peopleare judged by character, not proud of youand the fivecompanies by one's fraternal alliance. Instead In the Echo' s students on the street survey, The Echo's editorial said date we asked five students you own, Mr. Noel, but you of attending a college in which 1 what Stu-A has done for them this year. Their rape happens to your friends and it answers tell it all. The overlook the fact that Colby Fraternities continued on 12 average student has not seen action from the Stu-A office. probably has. Okay. But maybe its page Three students said they did not know what Stu-A had done this year. One woman attributed her answer to being stressed, but it's .more than that. Another person cited I-PLAY, but I-PL AY action was last year. Only one person truly answered the question. He mentioned the Top Ten List for This Week; letter about the alcohol forum sent by Shawn and Katie, and the sched- uling of Edie Brickell. For an administration whose campaign was built Ten Ways to Know you'te at the F„$s Halloween Patty 1 l I l l on keeping students informed about studen t government, that's pathetic. >l l ""I I . I ' ' ' .11 ' ' .. . ' II " ll | I | '| l I | I I " l l |HR t&Wr Rob Gramlich '91 Well, I think the main thing is that they got l-PLAYgoing Ellen Billey '91 again, which I.was happy I really don't know. I couldn't about. tell you. Derek Hudson '91 Kim Webber '91 Kevin Pennell '93 I don't know. I live off campus I don't know. I can't think of They sent that letter out so it hasn't been that visible to me. anything. I know they've done about the alcohol forum. Maybe if you live on campus it is. something, but I'm really They also got the concert. t think of stressed and I can' That's all l ean think of really. anything right now. Change in alcohol policy no good for students By Andrew Stanley could be found in which responsibility could It is a fact that college students will drink. The Student Center has become a joke. It STAFF WRITER tie in with the students desire to have alcohol Colby students are no different from is no longer serving its purpose, which the mmm m mmmmm mm m;mmimmB mtmi mmmnmmimmQammmmimmm m^m *i^mmaBmmm *m ^ ^B mmm^ 0 ^^ ^ 0 related activities. students elsewhere in the nation. They work handbook states is to serve as "a focal point of No new laws have been passed that require very hard during the week, and for two nights Commons social and cultural events." The Things have changed at Colby in the past the administration to change the alcohol they like to enjoy themselves. There is no parties just aren't fun. few weeks, and the changes are very policy. About the only thing that has change- question that the recent increase of OUI arrests Alcohol isn't necessary to have fun, but distressing. The administration has taken a in the past few years is the price of beer. and the stricter alcohol policy are related. people are, and students under 21 shouldn't new stance on the alcohol policy, or lack The student handbook states:"... learning The old policy was a success because it pay for other people to drink. thereof, at Colby. This new stance is self- to drink responsibly is an important part of kept the student body on campus while taking The second effect is to drive students away destructive in nature. growing up." It is. Alcohol can be very care of any damage to Colby property with from using party forms. No 21 year old wants It will hurt the relationship between the dangerous. Students, for the most part, are the party form system. to sign party forms now. As a result, dorm student body and the administration and will very aware of this danger. Our greatest fears In addition to driving the students off- social gatherings, and ultimately,dorm unity, further intensify the "problem" that the include injury or death resultingfrom driving campus, the new policy has had other has dwindled. Students go to their rooms to administration thinks exists. under the influence. disturbing effects. The first is the increase in drink, where the chances for damage and Why change the policy at all? Colby has This is where theadministration is hurting the size of lounge parties, from small injury are far greater than in the ultra-durable long since shed its Camp-Colby image, and itself. By restricting the availability of alcohol gatherings of friends to mob scenes. These lounges. the performance of the alcohol policy last on campus, especially at social functions, the overcrowded events have encouraged more year was proof that some middle ground administration is driving students off campus. damage. Alcohol continued on Page 12 Advising system A moment in the sun after year. Where are the banners, those sou' It hit me slowly, not all at once. Great stirring illustrations that shout classica' needs revising feelings are never that obvious. This one translations of our college's charter? Whai When I arrived at registration this year, I courses and academic paths. However, Colby just snuck up on me. It hit me while I was happened to Homecoming? The best we had two pressing problems, finding a course has quite a few core requirements, and most watching the final seconds of the men's could do this year was to bring a rented majors have them as well. brown mule to the football game. The thinj Matt Lehman By working with the same adviser for two Chip Smith sat in its trailer through most of the first three THROWING STONES or three years, you develop a relationship SOMETHING TO SNACK ON quarters. such that they will be able to help you plan a l«_i-HHaa>M---WMN _---n-Nn_HHa _H_DHaMflH —MHW Somewhere in our obsession wit! to add, and finding out who my adviser was. some students have Solving the first one was easy, the second, good strategy. But soccer game on Saturday. For one of the exterminating fraternities and all theii realized in March of their senior year that a little more difficult. Most seniors, it would few times in my four plus years at Colby, annoying traditions, we forgot about the resi they are suddenly missing a requirement, or seem, should know who their adviser is, but I experienced a wonderful feeling of school of our school. Somewhere in the move ontc are forced to take 18-20 credit semesters. or perhaps the move into th( alas, the department had changed advisers pride and unity. For a split second I had a Mayflower hill, Sure the student deserves most of the blame, customs and th. on me again, for the fourth straight year. , moment in the sun.Yes, for a brief and eighties, we lost the Looking back on the merry go round but the advising system is certainly liable as most certainly fleeting second, the clouds formalities that make our college unique system of advisers I have had, and realizing well. parted over Mayflower hill. even sacred. Most students have solved the advising only one or two know me by sight, I realize Nobody asked the soccer team to bring I guess I'm searching for moments of the Colby advising system stinks. Something problem by befriending a teacher they like school pride to Colby this weekend. To collegiate mayhem. I'm desperate to capture and attempting to make that teacher their needs to change. them it was an unselfish gift; another day those instants when everyone is saying "this , doesn't Colby Colby is not a large school, which is one of pseudo-adviser. Why then in a long hard season. It occurred to me is what college is all about." I long for and it certainly prides itsqif on its allow students to pick their advisers? after the field was empty and the fans had moments like Saturday when everyone it s assets, or low teacher-student ratio. A small college, Problems might arise, such as sabbaticals, filed away that that we have so few wants to be a Colby student. but I feel that with an excellent faculty, should lead to a certain profs being too popular, moments like Saturday on this campus. So,hereis something tosnackon. Shawn this system would balance out in the end. It good advising system, but somewhere along Over the years I've heard a hundred Crowley and Katie Kaliff, here is an be better than our current the line things got skewed. would certainly excuses why Colby can't seem to opportunity to do something really particularly needed in Under the current system, you are given a one. A new system is manufacture school pride and campus impressiveforthis school. A fewyearsago, and therefore larger, first- year adviser until you elect a major, and the popular, unity. Generally, there is a death of departments. then a professor from the department which tradition at this school. There is nothing I know Mr. Cotter would I have seen it from both sides. One of my you have chosen is assigned. This system traditional about Colby these days. majors is in one of the smallest departments, support rebuilding this might work if you kept the same advisor There are no hallowed halls at Colby. school's traditions and during the rest of your Colby career, but and the other is in one of its largest. In the We have no spiritual areas for I have found it is quite easy to get departments are constantly switching larger one, remembering the great events and spirit. I know this because make academic advisers. Usually there is not enough time for lost in the crowd, and to individuals whocamebeforeus. Somehow on the catalog he was standing in the sun the advisor to get to know the student. choices based solely we maintain an obsession for the present descriptions or friend's recommendations. next to me at last Essentially thc systcm has become that of and neglect so many names from the past. , , and I will a rubber stamp. Twice a year, you go see your The system caught up with me What a disheartening feeling for alumni to Saturday's soccer game. pay tho price next semester. I hope for future adviser, and he/she signs your course election think that when you graduate, you classes that a new system can be instated. we had an event known as "Colby night." form. Voila, the Colby system at work. disappear. Colby has a lot to offer academically, and can The intention of the all-campus gathering I am not suggesting that advisers need to There are no events, no designated rounded students, if wastobuildafervorinthcColbycommunity hold the hands of students and walk them produce incredibly well days, no true all-campus activities that through their academic career. Most students ignite the student body into action year Tradition continued on Page 11 can, and have had to, decide on tho right Advising continued on Page 12 The Elephant Man Powder and Wig's first of the year By Scott Callan dra ws out the same morbid STAFF WRITER curiosity from the audience, only to remind them of the human dignity and respect that he deserves. Tonight Colby's Powder and Worth noting arethe exceptional Wig will present their f irst performances by thecast.Thestellar mainstage production of the year, performance of the evening goes to 'The Elephant Man." David Moore '91 as John Merrick. The performance is a forceful Note here that the real life Merrick and poignant recreation of the story was unableto communicate facially of John Merrick, a man afflicted and his speech was laboriously hard with a horribly disfiguring disease, to understand due to his affliction. who spends his last few years in a Mr. Moore superbly communicates London hospital under the through body language and voice supervision of the nationa ll y inflections the emotions Merrick renowned English d octor, Frederick experiences, all within the Treves. constraints of contorting his bod y Treves rescues Merrick from a to symbolize the real life physical carnival freak show existence by deformities of Merrick. Supporting bringing him to a hospital to live as members were playing more than normal a life as possible. However, one part and often in successive David Moore (left) over time the hospital ward scenes. However, they were able to , stars as John Maverick in "The Elep hant Man Photo by Becca Pratt becomes nothing more than a deliver for all their parts without The play itself 'refined' freak show and is written in an was quite good due to a fine crew. utilized Treves, at sacrificing one for another, which episodical fashion in which without ever becoming least theoretically, each Two backstage contributions that overbearing. becomes truly contributed to the strength of scene is a mini-story within the Her use of shadowing responsible for the need to be singularly mentioned, and continuation of the play. overall plot. However, tones enabled the director to Merrick's existence as Jay however, are the works of light overlap side-show Particularly good in supporting Heimbach '91, in his main stage and enrich scenes that had attraction. designer Becky Pease '91 and set the potential roles were Bruce Villineau '93 as directorial debut, skillfully utilizes to be visually flat. A few years back, this designer John Ervin. Powder award Ross, the carnival shuckster and all the resources, from lights to and Wig's "The winningplay was madeinto Ervin designed a simple, yet Elephant a movie Jennifer Flynn '91 as Mrs. Kendall, sound to the set itself. Particularl Man" was both by director David Lynch and his y extremely effective set. He used a entertaining an acquaintance of Treves who later good is his use of a split-level stage rather interesting and well-crafted. fans who have not yet seen the lay idea to introduce Call performing p befriends Merrick. that figures prominently in the arts department or movie will be interested to know the character of Merrick through at 872-3388. Cost Shawn Campbell '93 as Treves, themes of the play, as well as the actual is $2 with Colby that "The Elephant Man" abounds photographs of the real-life I.D. and $3 for the and Glen Porter as Gomm, the strong performances he elicits from Merrick. general public. with a desire to explore the peculiar. hospital's director, Curtain timeisSp.m.onThurs., Fri. were also the actors. Pease also constructed a li ht ThePowderandWi g'sperformance extremely good. g and Sat.Q Overall, the production quality design that was extravagantly Paul Simon captures the Rhythm of the Saints By M. Scott Barkham A&E EDITOR on bass, who plays the solo on "You Can Call Me Al." Ever patient With his new album, , Simon waited for the right "Rhythm of the inspiration for his next Saints" Paul Simon has expanded on the album. Eventually, Quincy Jones tipped him off global sounds that he first discovered on , saying that "all the great singers are in South Africa "Graceland." The result is a more subtle, , and all rhythmic album that the great drummers, initiall y from West is, by far, the best album Africa, to be released this year. wound up in Brazil." Two years It isdifficult to find "stand out ago, Simon made his first trek " tracks-all to Brazil. There he of them are exceptional in their own recorded live drumming, ways. and took the tapes "Can't Run But" has some of the home to write music and more words to them. The trac impassioned singing Simon has recorded k on "Rhythm of the to Saints" most indicative of date. The tune makes an often-expressed this method of writing is "The Obvious Child. statement about the music business, "Down " The song is by the river bank/A held together by the drumming that pounds blues band arrives/The beneath it, music suffers/The music written around the percussive business thrives." groove laid down in On other tracks, Simon attacks greed and Brazil. Most of the musicians thedestruction of theenvironment, on this album are always in either Brazilian or African his own intimitable way. He also chronicles , but there are some Americans who his failed marriage to Carrie Fisher in deliver stand-out "She performances as well. For Moves On;" "She says 'Maybe these emotions instance J.J. Cale are/As near to love (who wrote "After Mid night" and "Cocaine," as love will ever be' /So I among others) agree/Then the moon displays exceptional guitar breaks/She takes the playing corner that's all she takes/She on severa l tracks, while Kim Wilson moves on." of the Fabulous As a musician, Simon has Thundcrbird s offers his always sought harmonica talents to fuse all different kinds of on "The Obvious Child." musical styles, Perhaps first experimenting with the the most compelling Mexican band performances arc Los Incas on "El Condor Pasa by saxophonist Michael " while still a Brcckcr who lays a part of Simon and Garfunkel . Later p saxophone-synthesizer, , as a solo known as the artist, he experimented with Aka i EW1. Through this reggae ("Mother instrument , and Child Reunion"), gospel Brecker is able to fuse the ("Loves Me Like instrurnentsofBrazilandAfrica a Rock," "Gone at Last"), doo-wop ,playing.hcm ("Tenderness through the contempora ry context of the "), and jazz (the album, "One industry . Unfortunately, though Trick Pony"). both the Simon, forever searching for new sounds, saxophone. Hiscontribution,on nearly every album and the film are excellent, they were track, is the thread which ties As a solo artist, Simon achieved a wound up in Johannesburg, South Africa, the album not successful. listening to the local together, connecting the exotic substantial amount of success in the seven ties, Township Jive and the with the Simon staged a Simon and Garfunkel fabulous vocal group Ladysmith Black familiar. peaking with the number one "Still Crazy reunion which drew over a half a million After All These Years. Mambazo. He became inspired, and within a Paul Simon is a master songwriter and " After this, ho began people in New York City. But it was more storyteller. work on a screenplay. year, "Graceland" was a reality. Paul Simon Throughout the years and the In 1980, the semi- successful than satisfying. In 1982, he released changes in his autobiographical "One Trick wasbackon top. His tour included such great musical influences, his lyrics Pony" was another album with disappointing success, continue to improve. released to critical acclaim, but with little South African musicians as Hugh Masekcla "Rhythm of the Saints" "Hca rtsand Bones." Hereacheda commercial is not as striking, initiall public exposure. Still, it is an incredibl and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, not to y, as "Graceland," y low point. Working with the same musicians but its staying power will insightful film, one which expresses the mention the exceptional band of South African be much greater. had bccometoopredictable. Hcputhiscarecr musicians that Simon assembled, including problems with "selling out" in the music on hiatus and waited for theri ght inspiration . Vincent Nguini on guitar and Bakithi Kumalo Simon continued on page6 Promises to be captivating. is "From IDurer to Picasso; Five be available at the door an hour Young GunsJI- The old cast get Centuries of Master Prints" froma before show time. For more Unrated . Nightlyat 7;X5p.nj . . Also together again (minus Charlie ' at 1 on Saturday and Sunday. private collection. Showing until information, call 581-1734. WHAT S $>.m* Sheen, plus Christian Slater) ii>r Dec. 9, I anotherromp around the Wild Old From Tubs., Oct. 30 through For more information, call 725- GOING I West. But it has to be better this, 3000, Thurs, Nov < l/'Bye Eye Blues/' by time, because if s all to the music of Canadian director/writer Anne |on Bon Jovi. Rated JR. Call Hoyf s Colb Cpllege _nfe______. Wheeler will be showing. It fo a y 1 , for showtimes. y remarkable film , based on Until Oct 3X "Dennis Pinette. IhisEriday night,in conjunction Recent Work" Wheeler' 's life during will be showing. with Parents Weekend, Casino s mother , from Oct. 4 to Oct. 2S Art- World War II. Rated PG. Nightlyat Also , the Night will be held at the Student Exhibition will be exib' 7p.m. and 9p.rrt, Faculty rted. Center. Bringyourparentsalongto Museum hows are Mon. through have fun and win prizes . from 10 a.m .to 12 noon, Hoyt 's Cinema Sat., and 1 Tonight, Oct. 2% The Iron Horse p.m. to 4.30 p_m.; on Sundays, the This weekend is the famous J,F,K. Drive Bookstore is hosting Maine 873-1300 museum is open irom 2 p.m.to 4:30 annual PossHa lloweenBash. Come fblksinger, Anne Dodson, at 7.30 p,m. For more information, call to the Foss Dining Ball with an p.m. Tickets are $6. Call $72-0939 extension 3228. outrageous costume. Saturday STU-A Sibling Rivalry* KirsHe Alley for more info. and Carrie Fisher star in this night, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Lost Boy_„ Oct. 25,26,2? at University of Maine, Orono comedy. Rated PG13. Starts At Raoul's Roadside Attraction 7 and 9_30 p.m,. in Lovejoy 100 tomorrow. Showtimcsat7and 9:15 A monoprint exhibit on A Maslked Ball will be held in in Portland, every Sunday night is miniature landscapes by Wendy the Student Center on Saturday Half-price matinee on p.m. night; all acoustic Saturday "Unplugged" Markison display at their M useum night. Dresssharp andbeready to conceals willhe featured . The club at Art from Oct. 22, to Nov,9. For dance. Graveyard Shift. A horror film 1-295. Call Railroad Square Cinema is located off exit 6B on more information, call Lisa Park at based on the Stephen King short 773-6886 for moreinformation, Between Main St. and College story. Rated R. Starts tomorrow. 581-3255 - This weekend, the Colby Crafts Pairwill take placeat theFieldhouse Ave Showtim.esat 7.15 and 930- The Moose Alley Saloon on 46 873-6526 from lOa_m, -5p.m. There willbe Market St., Portland (774-5246) is The only cinema in the area _V_r. B5exhibitors , displayingeverything Dcstii.yv Michael Cairteartd featuring live bands all weekend. whereyoucan geta,great meal on Jim Belushi star in this fantasy film from pots to weaving to wood carvings, and admission is free. the premesis before you see the about changing one's past and the Get your tickets now For the film. This weekend, Powderand Wig Outing Club Cabin. Only 10 overall effects of doing so. Rated legendary Allman Brothers Band . PGl3. Starts to morrow. Showfimes is putting on "The ElephantMan; " miles away from Mayflower Hiliis They will be playing at the it promises to be an interesting a beautiful lake-front spot that is Tonight is your last at 7 and 9:30 p.m . Cumberland County Civic Center opportunityto catch "After Dark, approach to an extraodinar y story. yours to take advantage of. Just on Oct, 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are Sweet/" starring Rachel Ward Thur., Fri, and Sat- at 8 p.m. (See pick up a map at the Outing Club My Postcards From theEdge. Meryl va the ("Against All Odds"),JasonPatric $17>50inad nceand Sl#.50on reviewin this section,) case in the Student Center, Streep, Shirley M&cLaine, Dennis day of the show. Call ticketron 1- Dem, and Bruce This film fo the Quaid, Richard Drey fuss, Gene 8Q0-382-80S0 to purchase them. story of an ex-boxer who escapes Hackman and Rob Reiner bring to The MissouriRepertory Theatre, It's- National Rainforest Week! from a mental institution and life Carrie Fisher's semi- in conjunction with Tlie Portland Tonightisa double featureat7p_m. disrupts the livesof those around For all you Metal Heads out Concert Association, will be in Lovejoy 213, "Amazonia; A . autobiographica l account of her there. ..Kiss, along withWinger and him> A hot thriller. Rated R. performing Woodie Guthrie's Burning Question/* and "Stopping fight agai nst drugs, her mother-and Slaughter will be playing at the *' Show tonight at 9 p.m. only. herself- Rated R. Showtimesat7.15 "American Song on Oct. 29, at tlie the Coming of the Ice Agfc", a film Cumberland County Civic Center Portland City Hall on Congress St. dealing with the greenhouse effect, and 9:30 p.m. Last shows tonight. tonight, Oct 25at7p.rn.Ticketsare It _ also the last ni ht to see Call772-8630fbrticket information. will be showing* g can be purchased "Th ," $17.50 and -On Friday, at 7 p.m. in the A.V. e Unbelievable Trut h Pacific Heights* Starring through Ticketron at 1-800-382- ; directed by Hal Hartley, This Michael Keaton, Melanie Griffith, The Portland Stage Company room "Earth First/' an Australian "" 8080, or tonight at the show. black comedy "'B""abouV " a and Matthew Modine, this will be putting on the production filmonloc a l land preserv ation , will "Loot/' by joe Orton from Oct. 30 be showing, mysterious hitchhiker who psychological thrilleris sure to keep ' returns to his hometown, and gets audiences glued to their seats. Rated through Nov.18. It is a wild satire -OnSaturdaythe27,atl p.rnv in .V, , a job, onl y to have conflicts with R. Showfimes at 7 and 9:20 p.m_ "exposing the ignorance and the A room a showing of "Reina brutality thatlurk behind the facade de la Sclva. A Portrait of Gertude I hi* new boss about his attractive Last shows tonight. I daughter. Rated R. Tonight only, of social respectability." Maurice Blom," will take place. It is a story Bates Collcge(01.n Arts Center) Professor of one woma n's struggle to save th e at 7 p. m. Ghost. Demi Moore, Patrick Cbarrney, distinguished The Maine Craft Exhibit runs Mexico, Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg star of English at Rutgers University, Lacandon Rainforest, in through Nov. 4. For more , , From Fri<, Oct* 26 until Mon. in this off-beat supernatural thriller and author of the book, Joe Orton Afterwards Daniel Raymont will informa tion, call 786-6255. show slides of his expedition to that October 29, "The Mahabharata" -and tonight is your last chance to will be; on hand to lertd his insights directed by Peter Brook will be catch it. Rated PG-13. Showtimes into the production. Call the box area. Bowdoin College (Walker Art at 774-0465, -On Sunday the 28, at 1 p.m., showing. It is the national epic of at 7:lOand 9;40 p.m+ office , Building). "Jungle", part 5 of the series The India, combining spiritual text On display the , myth, history, and are "Twentieth Tlie improv comedy group, the Living Planet/ will be shown. For epic poems Marked For Death- Steven " short stories. Brook creates a CenturyArt from the Collections , Guilty Children, willbe performing further info, about National Seagal's latest ultra-violent and until Nov, , mesmerizing three hour Version 4 "Nineteenth at the Universityof Maine, Orono,£ RainforestWeek contact Mr* Daniel cinematic venture. Rated R. Century European Works on of his nine hour stage production ? 7r3Q 9;4Q p.m. on Wed.,Nov, 7. Tickets will Raymont, at ex, 3064. Showfcimes at and p When homecoming weekend rolls around, Colby usually throws quite a bash, and this year was no different. The descending hord es of alumni had numerous activities to choose from. From fireworks to athletics to parties, it was a fun weekend. The weekend started out with a bang on Friday with the band Perfect Circle playing in the Spa. This band, which has been one of a rollicking good time Friday night. called it a day after that, but in home harmonica impassioned, Colby's most popular in the past, To relax, the alums could listen ordcrlogct thecrowd rollingagain, rockin' blues sounds to Colby, and came together to jam in front of a to the sounds of the Colbyettes and the College presented a grea t fire- put on a great show. The four mem- packed Spa. The band relied on the Colby Eight, who performed next works show on Saturday. Those ber band, had the place moving, traditional covers "that the ever so to Bixler in the afternoon. This one who survived were then treated to and most of the alumni had not left If what happened on your inside Colby crowd loves and was a seemed to attract a slightly older one of the best bands to thoir dancing shoes at home. From picky , play at happoned on your ou tside, big hit with current students and group of alums than the night be- Colby in a while, The Blue Flames. the sea of smiling faces who were alumni. It was clear that Colby loves fore, but the six deep crowd ap- The Blue Ran .es, who are a regular cutting a rug, it was definitely a would you still smoke? livebands(a hint to all those groups peared to be having a great time. band to the Central Maine area, but great ending to the weekendO NOV. 15. THE GREAT AMERICAN SMGKEOUT. in the making, to hurry up) and had A normal person might have rarely at Colby, brought their down intellectuals. Bring m the poets, the Tradition great campus speakers, the Alcohol Fraternities them here. brilliance that so often remains Although Noel would likely Continued from Page 9 Continued from Page 9 Continued from page8 trapped in the classrooms and disagree with me, college is not just offices at this school. Let them tell The behavior of the would perhaps be expected to a place which one makes financially through campus spirit and school us what college, Colby, and life is administration in the past few conform to thenarrowminded rules favorable business connections. pride. It was a pep rally of tlie best all about. Bring up a trustee. What a weeks has dealt a detrimental blow of a fraternity (or possibly suffer College should be a place in which sorts. It used speeches, skits, songs, novel idea it would be if one of to the relationship between itself social exclusion if I chose not to an individual embarks on a lifetime and stories to illustrate to all the them actually addressed mo're tha a and the student body. participate), I (and numerous other journey of self-discovery. As students, the "best" of Colby. just a few select students. We are When the college banned students) chose Colby because it fraternities tend to shun the At some other colleges, this type these policy makers' four year fraternities from the campus, the has no fraternities. individual in favor of the group, I of event is conducted in front of a constituents. Their decisions affect administration stated that As for Noel's refusal to refer applaud Colby for removing the wonderful bonfire. Certainly the us. We deserve to hear their fraternities "tended to narrow the prospective students to Colby, I impediments toward said end and woodsmen's team demolishes opinions, emotions, and support for opportunities and experiences oi think that if his prospects share his hope that other colleges will learn enough trees every day to create a the college. students rather than expand them," views that college social life should from us. conflagration of biblical What an extraordinarytradition The friendshipsand bonds made in be dominated by exclusionary proportions. If you need a location, Colby night could become. It's the social settings are.a part of the groups, no one at Colby would want John Cook '92 do it on the rugby "swamp" field. perfect opportunity for a glorious college experience. The place could use a good drying all-campus forum devoid of issues Fraternities are no longer out. or complaints. narrowing the opportunities of Colby's biggest fan, Henry, has A little foot shuffling and a few Colby students, the administration tried for several years to get Colby phone calls would be enough to is. The administration has created a Advising students cheering in the dining pull this thing off. Make President rift in its relationship with the students and if it continues to Continued from Page 9 halls. Nightly, Henry battles the Cotter thekeynote speaker and most , noises of dinner and manages to get of the bureaucratic nonsense could behave this way the rift will only they make the right academic an impressive response out of the be avoided. I know Mr. Cotter grow.Q front of a would support rebuilding this choices. A good advising system students. Put him in will help the student make those a bonfire, and several school's traditions and spirit. 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"The cheerleaders do a The small size of Colby makes really nice job," said being a fan here a lot different than Jim Dionizio '92, at larger universities. quarterback for the football team. "They "It's important to be a fan at decorated our locker room before the Colby. You sit in the dining hall game and do a lot of work. We reall with the kids after their game and y appreciate them but they don't always go out with them later," said get the credit Osborne. they deserve." Fan-support While part of the fan's reward means a lot to the athletes. "You comes from is in the gratitude of can really notice a difference when the athletes, for many there is also you play home and when you the benefit of being able to sharing play away," said Dionizio. in that sporting experience. "When you have fans on your side you feel like "It provides an opportunity for people really appreciate it when me, whocan'tactually playavarsity you makea good lay. The cheering sport," said Steve Swartz '92. "It p really gets your adrenalin flowing. The term 'home- gives me the same highs and lows - field advantage' is you can't beat that feeling." really true." Athletes especiall Charlie Bassett, a Colby English y appreciate the fans who know professor , reflected on the men's that winning isn't everything. soccer victory over Bowdoin on Saturday. It is good to know that they are there to see the "I couldn't leave that field - we game, notjust to see a win," were all just walking around in said Dionizio. "It is important that even if we circles. It was so exciting that you lose we have couldn't leave. I wanted to preserve people there to say that we had a shot. When that moment. It was a golden you hear a lot of negative things moment. Nobody could leave. It you start to believe them and it is was a moment of real transcendence always good for us to have people there in - you really got it." support of the team." This weekend Colby fans were This weekend yelling, singing, chanting, cheering, , there should be lenty to cheer about.Colb waving signs, wearing face paint p y football takes on Bates ' photo by Laura Keally and donning mule costumes. , men s soccer hopes to continue their Got a club? Got a tennis ball? Got decent roeather? That's all you need to play a Swartz said that a fan differs unbelievable season home round of campus golf. With well over 100 courses to choose from, what's your from a spectator in that "a spectator against Bates, women's soccer takes excuse for not playing? Greens fees are only $20,400 and you don't need a caddy. just sits back while a fan actually on Plymouth State, d d c gives support to a particular team an fiel ho key battles Gordon.Q and is involved in the game." Across Fro m the Elm Tree Plaza . in Waterville Announces: ! 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B f ^ Open 7 days a week 8PM-1AM ^ ^ °v \wm'mi/^W fefc 27th ^ Coming October - Halloween Party CENTE R Coming November 16th - Johnny K. and Men-o-Mania eigthteenth overall; Theresa NESCAC tourney next weekend. Bates this weekend. Dave Sullivan '91, 21:40 and ninteenth Normally, only varsity teams may Donnelly '91 was the individual overall; and Jennifer Walker '94, enter the competition, but Bowdoin champion for Colby. Final team who finished with a time of 21:50. even offered to waive the entry fee results: Bates 46 Colby 47 Bowdoin This was Walker's first time so that Colby could play. The team 48. Women's Coach Debbie Aitken breaking the top seven. The final will also play Bowdoin and UNH in said it was the "closest state meet team results of the meet were as a tri-meet at Bowdoin tonight. ever." The team missed Kent follows: Bates- 40, Bowdoin- 43, MEN'S CROSS-COUNTRY Thompson, who was out with an Christine Dash defense with 15 tackles, followed Colby- 64, and USM- 70. Jennifer took second at the State Meet at achilles problem.Q Hartshorn '94 was out with an ear STAFF WRITER by Shawn Devine '94 and John Granoff '94, who had eleven and infection, but is expected to nine tackles respectively. Receiver participate in the next meet. Erin In what Coach Mark Serdjenian Horace Simpson '93 and offensive Minear'92wasrunningeighth,and I-PLAY update only half-jokingly called the "Game who looked to sweep around the guard Dan Sevilla hasbeen consistently improving her of the Decade," the MEN'S '93 boosted the Continued from page 15 left side before passing to a wide offense, and Coach Tom Austin also times each race. The ECACs will be SOCCER team defeated Bowdoin, open O'Halloran in the deep mentioned Paul Baisley Nov. 2 at Tufts, followed by the "Boot." 3-2, in double overtime. Doug 's '91 corner of the end zone. laying New England Division III Oppenheimer'92 scored two goals, p abilities in both defense and The defense remained solid Tom Brigg's '93 and his loyal offense. Thecoach Championships. behind the including the game winner, and waspleased with inhumanely strong crew played a hard fought battle the team' "superb effort Salem State defeated Colby's pass rush of Steve Chris Flint '92 had the other, his s against an "Gorgon" against the strong Mc DLT squad outstanding " Colb ' WOMEN'S SOCCER tea m on Collier '91, ninth of the season. The game was team. y s last Jon-Jon Brockleman as the Posse fell 26-6. Billy Saturday 6-0. The score could have '92 especially exciting for several home game of the season will be and Garin, "the mad Goodman '91 and Greg Jackson layed Saturday against Bates, and been higher except for the excellent Armenian" Arevian '91. '92 hauled reasons, one being that Colby p in many deep Randy will be televised. goaltending by Heather Hamilton The sole touchdown "hasn' t played well" against for the Korach '91 passes for the '92, and the defensive playing of "Sideliners" Bowdoin in the past. In MEN'S RUGBY, some came on a pass from dominating Mc DLT's. However, Heather Glenn '92. Salem State was running The game also broke the alumni united to form a team and back Bruce Reed '92 to the back breaker for the Posse was defeated Colb 's current team 22- more aggressive, and the ball was wide-out Brian consecutive unbeaten streak of 12 y C/Halloran '93. delivered when Chris Brown '91 inColb/send for much of thegame. And Sh games set in 1964. In the overtime 12. Wright Dickinson '92 and Eric y piz '91 was burned on of the Mc DLT's threw a deep "Squirrel" Most '93 were two of the Jnli e Collard '91 and Megan the play, after "Sideliner's" Q.B. touchdown to Tim Moynihan '91 period, three goals were scored in Fitzpatrick '94, who was coming under three minutes with Colby players who scored in this ChrisTosi '92handed off to Reed, off a flea-flicker play.Q "just-for-fun " game. Thursday the off an ankle injury, helped create Oppenheimer scoring with :21 I-PLAY Field Hockey standings: team lost to Bowdoin, 10-9 .If Colby several opportunities for scoring, remaining. Coach Serdjenian said Team had won, they would have tied for but the Mules ju st couldn't get the Residence Hall Record he experienced "so many emotions Med Alert Mary first place in the New England ball in. Salem is now number two, Low 2-0 in the three-minute span ," Mind Over Matter Rugby Football Union. Colby is .with Plymouth State ranked Coburn 1-0 especially because the video tape Strikers now ranked third now in the Down numberonein New England. Colby West Quad 1-0 ran out with four minutes left in the Destroyers East division. The team standings stands at 6-6, and holds the Dana 1-1 game. Woodwackers areas follows: Bowdoin 4-0; UMaine distinction of being the only team Woodman 0-0 In Saturday'sgameagainstNew Arachnophobia Hei 3-1; Colby 2-2; Bates 1-3; Maine to defeat Bates. The team plays ghts 0-1 England College, the FIELD today at St. Joseph's, and Saturday Locomotion Sturtevant 0-1 HOCKEY team won 4-1. The first Maritime Academy 0-4. Colby will be laying UMass Amherst at home at Plymouth State. Bwana breath Off-Campus 0-2 goal was scored by Tookie Folger p this Saturday. As the only club team playing, '92 on a penalty shot. Andrea at • Colby, WOMEN'S Solomita '91 scored twice, both In WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY, Michelle Severance VOLLEYBALL won a tournament assisted by Liz Frado '92. The fourth this weekend at UMaine at Machias. goal was scored by Tamiko Davies '94 added to her list of victories as Devastator of the week she won the MAIAW race this Colby began in a pool, where they '93. She was assisted by Michelle This week's Devastator weekend with a time of 19:05. Poll earned victories over UMM, UMF, Rowell '92. Many of the team's y of the Week award goes to Sheridan and Unity. The women then faced younger players participated in the '92 was the number two Doug Oppenheimer of the runner for Colby, finishing off against Thomas College, who game, and Coach Pluck said that at 20:59, men's soccer team. placing fourteenth overall. had won the other pool. They won Solomita and Frado played The Oppenheimer, a junior other runners in the top the first game by a close score of 15- "exceptionally well." seven for defenseman for the 11-0-2 Colby were: Colleen Halleck '92 13, but then blew Thomas away in The FOOTBALL team lost to , Mules, had a pair of goals 21:12 and fifteenth the second, winning 15-4. The team Williams College 28-6 on Saturday overall; in Saturday's dramatic Christine Messier '94 was presented a trophy, and also at Severance field. The team played , 21:20 and double overtime victory sixteenth overall; received an invitation from well both defensively and Leslie over rival Bowdoin. He Eydenberg '91 21:39 and Bowdoin to partici pate in the offensively . Len Baker '93 led the , scored the first goal in the first half and then waited around until the second (W^^ y^Wr^iJ) overtime before he put in K^us^f to&jjj his second goalof thegame. if MASSACHUSETTS If! 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By Kebba Tolbert Aitken explained Serverance's STAFF WRITER time saying, "She ran from the front the entire way and by the second Although the women's cross mile she had such a sizable lead country team didn't perform too that she didn' t have anyone well as a team, several individual pushing her. She just relaxed a shined for Colby in the Maine State little." Championships here last Saturday. Polly Sheridan '92 was the Having number two runner Jen number two runner for Colby, Hartshorn '94 out with an ear finishing 14th in 20:59. Right behind infection and usual top five runner her were Colleen Halleck '91 and Lesley Eydenberg '91 running her Christine Messier '94 who ran times first race in three weeks hurt the of 21:12 and 21:20 respectively. Mule's chances to do better in the Their times were good enough for team standings. 15th and 16th places overall, third Coach Debbie Aitken had and fourth on the team. expected her team to give Bates a "Those three kept plugging serious run for second place away and kept us in there. USM's conceding Bowdoin's status as the goal was to upset us, and because runaway favorite. Bates, however, they ran so well we were able to had a great race and ran very hold them off," explained Aitken. aggressively to top the Polar Bears After a week off the Mules will by three points, 40-43. Colby was return to action with the ECAC Candace Killme third with 64 points, just holding Championships at Tufts.Then they r and Julie Eells photo by Amy Shaw off USM who had 70. travel to the University of Southern Aitken thinks the layoff will she said. settled for less than we should Michelle Severance '94 led the Mass. for the N.E. Division III serve the team well. "We can run with Bates and have," she said. "For the ECACs way for Colby, winning by almost Championships. That race is the "I think everyone is a little tired having Jen [Hartshorn ] back will we're going to work on being 30-seconds in a self-proclaimed NCAA qualifying race.O and "overwhelmed by academics," make a big difference. I think we aggressive and assertive. "Q Colby rows in the Charles now the largest rowing competition in the Critical Point Chris Wilde world. It attracted almost 4,000 rowers, STAFF WRITER ranging anywhere from club teams in mmm&mwmMm^^^ mmMmmm ^mM^mmm^m^mK^m^mmm ^^mmKMtamamMmwmmj ^mmm ^^^ maBi Lithuania and England to the local With the smell of a weekend's worth of representatives from Harvard and Wellesley. By Paul Argiro low in the Boston stale beer still hovering The New England tradition is a race for SPORTS EDITOR sky, 930 boats hit the water for Sunday's pride and recognition, rather that one that Head-of-the-Charles Regatta, a three mile has enormous prize money or athletes who I wascovering the football game, so I Weircinski '92. "They rushed it when we race through the dark waters of the Charles are paid for their appearance. This race is wasn't sure how the Colby men'., soccer scored the fi rst goal in OT, then a few came River, in Boston. stripped right down to the competition itself. team was doing against arch-rival on the field when Bowdoin scored, then Colby competed only in the women's All the excitement and anticipation for Bowdoin. I knew' the' game Was nearing again when we scor^'with 0:21 left, and lightweight fours, and had a strong showing the event was condensed into one full day of the end of regulation and the game was then again at the end of thegame.I' m still with two boats entered in that division. racing on Sunday. The racing started early in tied 1*1. So, overtime was next, amazed/ Unfortunately, they couldn't overcome the the morning with the club races, which are a J tried my best to keep updated, Laurie To be happy when 500 people rush a victorious Vesper Boat Club. little less competitive. The races are broken Brown '91 wasmyonlycontact, as she had field is almost craay. There are just too The Boston Rowing Club had the strongest up into different denominations for the one- a walkie-talkie that connected to the many thingsfhafceango wronginasituation overall performance, with wins in the , two-, four-, and eight-person boats. The day trainers working thegame. Her lastupdate like that. You know, women and children women's singles, and women's lightweight moved through the lightweight divisions and was that Colby went ahead, with under getting trampled, cats huggingdogs- your and championship singles. The Boston RC junior and senior competitions, before three minutes to go in the overtime and basic mad hysteria. But deep down, I'm also placed second in the men's lightweight culminating in the intense championship then Bowdoin had answered, with 054 glad it happened. In fact, I nopelcan be a fours and championship fours. races in the late afternoon. remaining.The game was sure to go into a part o(r it next time, The two biggest races, the championship By this time, the bridges and banks along second overtime at 2-2> Then I heard tt> Colby should be proud of Us fans, We're eights, were won, on the men's side by the the Charles River were packed with nearly It came down the hill towards the actually pretty damn good people. Of Penn AC and the Boston RC for the women. 200,000 spectators, all pourine out cheers for football field likea shot from a caftnon. course the soccer tea m is making it easy for This was the 26th annual regatta, which is about 200 different colleges.Q TheJondestchcer 1 think 1 haveever heard uSthisfall,butIbetthesamcthingwould've - as if 8 milt, on fans screamed in unison - happened even if the team wasn't second came roaring down. That's when i said to inNewEngland, or eleventh in the nation. Kris Boynton '9 2. "I think we just won the Bowdoin is still Bowdoin and it's always SCOREBOARD soccer game." Boynton could only nod in fun beating them. agiwrncnt/StiUsUghUybowUderedatwhat So, inclosing, I would like to thank the FOOTBALL Franklin Park he just heard. men's soccer team for going 11-0-2 with 10/20 Williams 28 Col. 6 11/3 ECACS at Tufts I don't know what I am more happy two games remaining. (By the way, if they 2) land's Div III at About: I) thOiact that 1 heard the scream; beat Husson today and Bates at home On 10/27 BATES 12:00 11/10 New Eng the fact that about 500 people turned out Saturday, Colby will be seeded first in the 11/3 at Midd. 1:00 Southeast M.A. for a soccer gamo; or 3) tho fact that Colby tournament) And I would alsoliketothank 11/10 at Bowd. 1:00 fans rushed to tho field, not once, but the Colby fans for nearly deafening me WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY twice duringthe game. from a quarter mile away. Q MEN'S SOCCER 10/27 N.E. Div I at Mt. Hermon, "Actually, it was four times," said fcria n 10/20 Col. 3 Bowd. 2 (20T) MA 1:00 10/25 at Husson 2:00 11/3 ECACs at Tufts TBA 10/27 BATES 11:00 11/10 N.E. Div. Ill Champs, and I-PLAY 11/2-4 ECACs TBA NCAAqualifieratSMU TBA 11/10-12 ECACs TBA 11/17 NCAA Champ, at Grinnell update Coll. IA TBA By Beth Cronin WOMEN'S SOCCER STAFF WRITER 10/20 at Salem Slate 6 Col. 0 FIELD HOCKEY 10/25 St. Joseph's at 10/20 Col. 4 at NEC 1 G AMES OF THE WEEK Windham H.S. 3:30 10/23 BOWDOIN 2:45 Field Hockey The high-spirited and 10/27 PLYMOUTH ST. 1:30 10/27 GORDON 1:00 undefeated "Med Alert" 11/2-4 ECACs TBA 11/3-4 ECACs TBA continued its winning ways on I- PLAY footb all Sunday, surpassing ' Locomotion ' 2-1 in Football Open League *A11 caps designates home healed competition. The low score reflects Powerhouse "Boot " crushed the MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY "Sidelincrs" 35-6 to remain undefeated. 10/27 New England's Div I at games.Q the high level of play and toogh defense in this wild and crazy competition. Chris Touchdowns were scored by wide-outs Jody Rhinehart'94 and KrisBoynton '92combincd Cox '91, Eric Johnson '92, Steve Marshall '91, for Mary Low's scoring and Jerry Phair '94 and Q.B. Todd O'Connor '91. R.13. Kiernat '91 knocked one in for the determined also had a stellar performance receiving for "Locomotion" squad. l-PLAY continued on page 14 Colby Soccer breaks record, breaks Bowdoin the score at 2-2. It was their second goal By Marci Schwartz scored off of a corner kick in the game. STAFF WRITER "We usually don't give up goals on corner mmmWBm)^sMmmmmWmW^mammw *mmwmmSmm^ammmmmgmmmmmmmmwamm *mimmim ^Kmmwm^mMmmmwmkicks. As a team we're very good in the air," The Colby White Mules upheld their said Flint. undefeated status in Saturday's dramatic "We definitely showed a lot of heart at victory over Bowdoin. The victory increased that point," said Serdjenian . "I had pointed theirrecord to 11 -0-2 and broke Colby's record out to the team a few games played for most consecutive unbeaten games in a throughout New England where the game season. The previous record was 12 games in was won in the final seconds. We've 1964. developed an attitude that it isn't over until "Because of the way we'd been playing it's over." going into the game, we thought we'd win," Colby gained possession with :54 before said Coach Mark Serdjenian. "We've never sudden death. And as one team member played very well against Bowdoin- and we said, "There was plenty of time." So Brian knew it would be tough. The win was a result "Ski" Wiercinski '92 dribbled up the side of of the teams battling it out through two 15 the field with Bowdoin defenders draped minute overtimes." over him. Somehow, he was able to keep the Colby took the early lead at only 1:22 into ball at his feet long enough to kick it across. the game when Doug Oppenheimer '92 found "Then, out of nowhere, " said Ski, "Oppie himself one-on-one with the Bowdoin goalie. headed it in. I couldn't believe it. Here it is The ball bounced off the keeper, Monday and I'm still riding the wavebecause Oppenheimer got the rebound and found the of that goal." net. The White Mules continued to dominate The clock read :21 when the Colby's third the play until Bowdoin scored at 14:23 in the goal was scored, not enough time for Bowdoin second half. Regulation time wound down to do much of anything. Seconds later, the and the two teams headed into overtime tied field was covered with Colby fans running to 1-1. congratulate their team. The score remained at 1-1 after the first "The fans wereunbelievable. You couldn't overtime, forcing them into a second overtime ask for anything more," said Flint. period. If, after two overtime periods, the The team has two more regular season score is still tied, sudden death ensues. Chris games against Husson today and Bates at Flint '92 dribbled in off of a clear breakaway home on Saturday before entering the ECAC and was intentionally taken out of the play Championships in November. If both games by the defending goalie. He was awarded a are victorious, Colby will be seeded first in penalty shot and he successfully seized the the tournament. opportunity, putting Colby ahead 2-1. "We have a very good chance against But Bowdoin would not lay down to rest. them, but there are a lot of good cliches for a Colin MacArthur '92 outmaneuvers a Bowdoin opponent photo by Dana Stinson With just :54 remaining in the game and a season like this and we're trying to avoid Colby victory in the making, Bowdoin evened them," said Serdjenian.Q Williams trounces Colby Tlie Colby fan Paul Argiro By Amy VVeeland Mules to victory. Once you try SPORTS EDITOR STAFFWRITER being a Colby fan, youtake part mmm *mmimmmmm *mtmmmmmmmmrmmmmmm>1m *Min a conglomeration of Colby ism The Colby Mules were out- Fans have al ways been an - that innate desire to see Colby , and out-scored integral part of athletics. And perform well and to cheer them rushed, out-passed on. on Saturday against mi hty Colby fanshavedonethelrpartln g "X to show support the Williams. Williams, ranked second bringing truth to the phrase "you go for in New England Division III football don't have to play the sport to be tea m -tochecron the people who hard, behind Plymouth State and co- part of the game " are working " said Scott O b '91. "You holder of thelongest current NCAA Colby fans. You know who s orne want to support winning streak at 18 games, proved you are.T he athletes know who a team because they do good things, oven M they donl to be a Goliath tha t this David could you are, You're out there game alwayswin, not beat. aftergame.You bravetho weather. " One of the keys to a "Desp ite the ability of the You leave your homework. You being opposition," said defensive lineman hear the call, Colby fan according to Osborne The numerous fans on is, of course, to load up on tho Andy Rich'93, "I thought we played photo by Josh Tricdman a good solid football game. David McCart hy '92 Mayflower hill come in all shapes Colby gear and make it pretty obvious what side you're on. The Williams Ephmen scored while Rob Ward '93 passed for 60 were outmatched, but we played 60 and sizes. The bleachersand side- "You have? to H willing to yell on their opening drive, a 10 play yards on 6 for 9 accuracy. minutes of knock-down, drag-out lines pair up professors and your head oft If you're masterpiece that mixed up the run Jim Dionizio '92 made his debut football," said Rich. paren ts, Students and going to administrators, for once, stand and the pass effectivel y. They on the field after missing half of the Todd Urquhart '91 said, "I was jfff tn continued pnjpngel? covered 52 yard s, gained three first season with a broken jaw. At mighty impressed by the Mule Side by side cheering tho White downs, and ate up 4:38 of the clock. quarterback, Dionizio was 5 for 10 defense. The goal line stance and But then Colby's defense kicked with one interception for 57 yards. Rob DeLello's '92 hit in the th ird in. On Williams' next possession, As far as receiving went, Horace quarter were awesome. But I was Colby forced an interception. When Simpson '93, led the way with 29 upset when the fans acted Colby's offense gave up the ball on yards on 2catches. indifferent. I felt like I was the only a fumble, they forced the Ephs into Williams dominated Colby one cheering." a 30 yard field goal attempt which throughout. As a unit, they rushed This Saturday during Parents went wide. The Mules found for 255 yard s, passed for 167 yards Weekend , the Mules find themselves down by only seven and had 21 first downs to Colby's themselves home against Bates. If points entering tho second quarter. nine. While Col by was struggling there was ever an opportunity for a Unfortunately, Colby's offense for 3.2 ya rds per play, Williams victory, this weekend could be the could not get on track. As a team, managed 5.2 yards. Williams also time. Bates iscurrontly l -4and they they were hold to 61 yard s on 35 owned 35:03 of the clock to Colby's are also a young an inexperienced carries and 117 yards on 11 for 19 24:57. team. Bates is the fi rst leg of the passing. Chris Austin '93 led the But Colby held their own. CBB, which Colby has won tho past team with 25 yard s on 7 carries "They wcrebig, and at times we two years. Q Sara Webster. '91 photo l>y Tarn Taupkr „