College among Investigative journalist to receive 2006 Lovejoy ' " men were Byron De La Beckwith, Kaplan s "New Ivies By BEN HERBST who killed NAACP worker Medgar EDITOR IN CHIEF Evers in 1963; Bobby Cherry, who By JOHN DeBRUICKER bombed a Birmingham church in NEWS EDITOR The College recently announced 1963, killing four; Imperial Wizard investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell Sam Bowers, who contributed to a In their August 28th issue, as the 2006 Lovejoy Award recipient. bombing in 1966 that killed NAACP Newsweek named the College one of He has gained notoriety for his inves- worker Vernon Dahmer; and Edgar twenty-five "New Ivies" in their annu- tigations into Ku Klux Klan activity Ray Killen, who contributed to the al Kaplan College Guide. Other and murders of Civil Rights activists killing of three Freedom Riders in NESCAC schools earning the distinc- during the 1960s that eventually con- 1964. tion were Bowdoin College and Tufts tributed to convictions of four people. Mitchell regularly appears on tele- University. He writes for the Clarion-Ledger in vision programs such as the Lehrer The guide normally features tips on Jackson, Mississippi, and has worked News Hour and as an expert on CNN. how to get into the best schools, but there since 1986. In 2005 he was a finalist for the this was the first year it has used the Mitchell will Pulitzer Pri2e and in terminology "New Ivy." Kaplan 's receive the award 2005 he won the Brandon Jones, National Director of and an honorary John Chancellor SAT and ACT Programs who con- doctorate during a ...we really Award for tributed to editing the guide, said the Sept. 17 ceremony Excellence in growing number of high.y talented in Lorimer Chapel. began to warm Journalism from students has led to an increase of elite Elijah Parrish to the idea of Columbia schools. "These schools are as com- Lovejoy graduated University. petitive as ivies, that's been true for a from Colby in 1826 Jerry Mitchell as During the while," Jones said. "We've tried to and was killed someone who Pulitzer Prize selec- highlight a list of schools that were defending his Alton, exemplifies the tion process, perhaps not as widely known as the Illinois newspaper Mitchell came to the Jerry Mitchell will receive the 2006 Lovejoy Award at 8 p.m. on September 17 in the Lorimer Chapel. ivies but as competitive." press from a pro- ideals of the attention of Lovejoy The study consisted of qualitative slavery mob in Award selection and quantitative measures. Graduation 1837. The award Elijah Lovejoy committee member ber of the Lovejoy Award selection exemplifies the ideals of the Elijah of Mississippi" will be screened on rates, selectivity, student/professor has been presented Award. Anne Marie committee, said. She added that "there Lovejoy Award," Matthew Storin, Sunday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. m the Pugh ratios and, to a lesser extent, entrance to journalists who Lipinski, vice presi- is always interest in someone from a retired editor of the Boston Globe and Center. Mitchell is portrayed in the exam scores were all taken into con- uphold his values Matthew Storin dent and editor of the smaller paper who works in the spirit currently as associate vice president film which begins with the murder of sideration. Kaplan also conducted and commitment to Chair, Lovejoy Award Selection Chicago Tribune, of Lovejoy, working without the mass at Notre Dame University, said. Evers in 1963 and ends with the trial interviews with students, faculty, courage in journal- Committee and according to resources of a huge institution." Storin chairs the Lovejoy Award ofBeckwith in 1 994. administration and alumni. The guide ism since 1952. other members of the "We started to read some of the selection committee. In addition to Storin, Lipinski and noted the geographic diversity of the Daniel Pearl, Studs committee, Lipinski material that had been submitted for Storin also added that the commit- Corbett, the committee includes Greg College's student body and its popular Terkel and David Halberstam are was instrumental in reminding them of the Pulitzer, and his style of journal- tee felt Mitchell's work was not prop- Moore, managing editor of the Denver study abroad programs, as well as its among recent recipients. Cynthia his compelling work. ism and the courage that he has erly recognized, and that this award Post; Rena Pederson, former editor at academics and beautiful campus. "The Tucker was the 2005 Lovejoy Award "Several of us were aware that over demonstrated over the years, in doing would help to correct that wrong. large of the Dallas Morning News; school lures students who love the winner and accepted the award during the last decade or so he had done a fair work... that still requires a good deal Before the convocation in Lorimer Colby President William D. Adams; outdoors, and it boasts strong pro- an October ceremony last year. amount of reporting on these old Civil of fortitude and determination , Chapel at 8 p.m., there will be a panel and Professor L. Sandy Maiscl , direc- grams in the environmental sciences Specifically, Mitchell's work has Rights cases," Rebecca Corbett '74, because of all of those qualities we discussion on "The Role of Journalism tor of Colby's Goldfarb Center for and plenty of opportunity to ski, rock- helped lead to the trial and conviction deputy bureau chief of the New York really began to warm to the idea of in Reopening History" at 4 p.m. in Public Affairs and Civic Engagement. climb and fish ," the report read. Jones of four members of the KKK. These Times s' Washington bureau and mem- Jerry Mitchell as someone who Lovejoy 100. Also, the film "Ghosts said that most of the decision to include Colby was on account of the qualitative factors. Ivy league institutions have long 189th assembly convocation held College welcomes new dean of students enjoyed recognition for attracting the brightest students, but Kaplan's guide By JOHN DeBRUICKER place," he says. He admires the acknowledges that with the increase of NEWS EDITOR College's well rounded approach to education and development of "whole When new Dean of Students and people" who are good thinkers, learn- Vice President for Student Affairs Jim ers and communicators. He sees stu- Kaplan listed Terhune moved to Waterville from dents as having a good understanding Bowdoin central New York in the end of June, of their place in the world beyond he knew the transition wouldn't be an Mayflower Hill. College...Middle easy one. After all, his sons John , 7, In the Echo s' Orientation Issue, bury College and Henry, 11 , would have to uproot Terhune wrote a piece welcoming the and get acclimated to a new school. class of 2010. His advice to and Bates For Dad, however, the transition to a them...essentially was no advice at all. College as new school looks to be a breeze. "You're going to be given gobs of Having held a schools that number of posi- overlap with tions at Colgate University for fif- Colby, yet teen years, most Middlebury and recently dean of student affairs, Bates did not Terhune is no make the list... stranger to the types of responsi- bilities he will be highly qualified applicants, other less- MOLL* WMtREN/THE COLBY ECHO taking over from er known schools have risen to com- First-year students progressing up the hill to hear President William D. Adamss' convocation address. Janice Kassman, parable levels of prestige. Today's who stepped down college applicant chooses an institu- as dean of students tion for reasons other than scholastic program. reasons, did share many similarities. exclude than it was to include," Jones last year to become brand recognition. "You don't need The descriptions Kaplan listed said. "The decision was not made eas- special assistant to ivy growing on your walls to be an ivy below each New Ivy Bowdoin ily." He noted that Colby and its kin the president for league institution," Jones said. selection seem to indi- You don't need College , have similarly excellent academic external relations. The list includes a wide array of cate that Colby and Dartmouth programs. His experience MOILV VKWBEN/THE COlBV ECHO schools from the University of Bowdoin made the list ivy growing on College , The term "Ivy colleges" was first with Colgate's New Dean of Students Jim Terhune gets settled in. Michigan at Ann Arbor to Carnegie for similar reasons. Middlebury used in 1933 when describing the ath- multicultural Mellon; from New York University to Like Colby, Bowdoin your walls to be College and letic programs at Brown University, affairs, health center, residential life, advice. Some of it will help. Some of Macalester College. Jones said that draws many students an ivy league Bates College as Columbia University, Cornell housing and student activities make it won't," he wrote. "In the end you when comprising the list, the goal was interested in the out- schools that University, Dartmouth College, him well suited for the job. "Colgate need to write your own Colby story." to include at least one school that each doors. Most Bowdoin institution. overlap with Harvard University, Princeton was a wonderful place to work," says When asked to elaborate, he articulat- outstanding student would be proud to students live on campus Colby. yet University, the University of Terhune, "[but] I'm just thrilled to be ed his take on his new position. "By attend. The diverse group of rising and the dining services Brandon Jones Middlebury and Pennsylvania and Yale University. The here." and large our primary role is to help National Director of SAT and ACT college students, and the range of their are highly praised. Each Programs , Newsweek Bates did not phrase grew to represent more than Listening to him talk about his provide support , help you puzzle academic interests, are well reflected of these things could be make the list, just the athletics at the schools, but appreciation for the College would through things, but then to step back in the list of twenty five. Though they said about Colby. Jones while Dartmouth their reputations as the elite American make one believe he had been on cam- and let students fi gure things out for made the list for different reasons, said that the two is already an Ivy institutions of higher learning. pus for years. "There's such an enthu- Jones said that every choice had one schools, though they League institu- Perhaps the term will evolve once siasm for Colby and such a spirit to the thing in common: a strong academic made the list for identifiably different tion. "It was a harder decision to again, this time to include Colby. Continued on Page 2

Check the progress See what the edi- Take a look at the on the construction tors think about Skowhegan School INSIDE across campus on becoming ivy lea- of Art on Page 4. US THIS Page 2. guers on Page 3. The Colby Echo SGA preview: 2006 to be more efficient, active 5921 Vayflowef Hill Waterville. ME 04901 (3jgc» Mtg> decision was made regarding an honor that the new position will make this meeting included Nicholas Cade '08 By JOHN DeBRUICKER code last year, many in the communi- year's council more effective, in part by to the position of SGA secretary, Anna BENJAMIN B. HERBST NEWS EDITOR EDITOR IN CHIEF ty still feel strongly about instating drafting stronger, better written Czechowski '07 as the Harold and one He also wants to open communi- motions. Confusions over language and Bibby Alfond Senior Apartments rep- JOHN DeBRLICKER. NEWS EDITOR LUCIA GIORDANO. BISINESS MANAGER The first Presidents' Council meet- cation between different branches of minutia bogged down last year's coun- resentative, Jani Jung '07 as the off- ALEXA LINDAl'ER. SPORTS EDITOR ANNA CZECHOWSKI. COP* EDITOR ing of the year took place Monday student leadership, particularly cil, according to Testo. Improved train- campus representative and five JULIE WTJ.SON . UE EDTC« SARAH NAGEL. LAYOUT EDITOR afternoon and already the quorum encouraging dialogue between stu- ing and orientation for the SGA staff residence hall presidents. SUZANNE MERK.bX.SON OPINIONS i? Vc SHAFEEK MOHAMMED . *D MANAGER looks to be running efficiently and dents. Head this year has dramat- This year's council consists largely MOLLY WARREN PHOTO EDITOR effectively Fresh from a successful Residents, Dorm ically helped the pro- of new faces who have done a remark- CHELSEA EAKIN. FEATURES EDITOR orientation in August , the council Presidents and ath- I want [the stu- gression of council able job gelling together right away and approved all of SGA President Tom letes. Much of this meetings. Someone abiding by SGA's rules of discourse making for a swift and capable govern- The Coifn Echa is a weeklv newspaper published b> the students of Colh> College on Testo '07 and Vice President Miki can be accomplished dents] to know familiar with past PC Thursdav of each week, the College is tn session Starr 's "07 appointments and a revised with more frequent we have the meetings would ing body. The theme for this year's stu- version of their constitution Hall Councils, notice much fewer dent government seems to be taking LETTERS communication advantage of the College's intimate The Echo encourages letters from its readers. cspcciallv. those within the immediate Testo is already pleased with how which consist of ability to make communir> Letters should not exceed 400 words and must pertain to a current issue or much of an initiative the dorm presi- Head Residents, a this college breakdowns and less community to make the resources and topic at Colb> Letters are due bv Sunda> at midnight for publication the same week dents have taken so early in the year. faculty member and tension. representatives accessible. Though Letters should be typed and signed and include an address or phone number The Echo He wants to let the students and the the Hall President. what we want it Klaus's role will Testo has chosen not to appoint a pub- will not, under circumstances, print an unsigned letter an> representatives that speak for them One of the major not be limited to licity chair this year, he wants to simpli- Please submit letters in Microsoft Word or text format either via e-mail at to be. echo-dcolbv eviu The Echoreserves the right to edit all submissions take more control this year than they motions of Monday's merely streamlining fy communication and interaction have in the past. "In a few ways I have meeting was the Tom Testo '07 SGA's activity. "I am between SGA and the rest of the Colby EDITORIALS a different view of the SGA unanimous appoint- looking to start the community. "1 want them to know we The Editorials are the official opinion of the majont> of the Echostaff Opinions SGA President expressed in the individual columns, advertising and features arc those of the author, not Presidency than what I think tradition- ment of Michael conversation about have the ability to make this college ofibe Echo ally other people have had," Testo Klaus '07 to the dorm damage and what we want it to be," he said tapping CONTACT US says. "My view of myself is more as a newly created position of SGA chief of how we can both minimize it and his gavel into his palm, pacing around For information on publication dates or to contact us about submitting an article, facilitator." staff. "In my experience last year, this reduce the fines for individual stu- Schair-Swanson-Watson Alumni cen- please call us at (207)872-3349 or ext ?349 on campus dents," Klaus wrote in an e-mail. He ter's Parker-Reed room, glancing out For questions about advertising and business issues, please call (207)872-3786, e-mail Though their primary goal is to give was something that was absolutely nec- essary," Testo said of Klaus's role in also notes that the alcohol policy and the window. "I just want to bring every- cchoads.4colb> edu or fax (20~)872-3555. the council all the necessary resources to act freely, Testo and Starr know SGA. "This is the one thing that would dialogue housing will be frequent topics body together, man," he laughs. "I'm a 207V872V3349 [email protected] they have items they personally want have made our year 100% better, if we for the College Affairs Committee. man of the people." www.colby.edu/echo to address. Testo says that even after a had this position." Testo is optimistic Improving room draw quotas for To keep up with the SGA this year seniors is also on his agenda. visit their website at Other appointments approved at the www.colby.edu/sga. Pimp my campus: Diamond and Cotter construction continues Meet the class of 2010 By JOHN DeBRUICKER laid first , according class," Beverage said. "We've been a NEWS EDITOR to Ten? There have By JOHN DeBRUICKER little bit long on the enrollment target NEWS EDITOR been talks in the for the first year class." Factors like "Construction '' What construc- administration to the size of the Class of 2009, the rela- tion?" jokes Vice President for also move the book- Newsweek's Kaplan College Guide tive shortage of students studying Administration Doug Terp. "I feel like store to Cotter after recently hailed Colby as one of 25 abroad, and the smaller amount of stu- I have to wear a hard-hat wherever I Pulver is complete, schools becoming as selective and dents living off-campus created space go " but nothing has been prestigious as the Ivies. However, issues last year led to the creation of The physical changes the campus decided just yet. Kaplan collected the data for that rat- the Colby Gardens, an off-campus res- has undergone over the summer cer- Page Commons is ing before the College announced the idence hall. "There is an effort now tainly are striking, particularly for still open for use this arrival of their most selective crop of over the next year or two to correct returning students accustomed to last semester. first years in at least five years. that, so our enrollment target dropped year 's layout. Not only have the The Diamond The 475 students in the Class of by about thirty," said Beverage. The Diamond Building and Cotter Union building is on track 2010 represent the most ethnically and change is especially significant for a made large strides in their develop- to be finished by the geographically diverse class the school Colby's size. ment and renovations respectively, but end of this calendar College has had. Nineteen percent of Like last year, well over half of the several staples of campus life have year. "We made a the class is African American, Asian admitted students did a considerable been temporarily relocated due to the tremendous amount American, Latin or Native American amount of volunteer service work. One changes in space of progress on the and another twelve percent of the stu- student at the time of application had The student post office has moved interior," said Tcrp. dents are from out- logged over 2,800 to what used to be the Dana Hall it's going to be a side United States, hours of environmen- lounge. The Marchese Blue Light pub great gathering according to Dean 4,242 applicants tal social service in can now be found on the bottom floor space. I think people of Admissions and Anchorage, Alaska. of Roberts Union where the pottery will be very Financial Aid Parker 1,414 accepted Another was recog- studio, now adjacent lo the steam pleased." The build- J. Beverage. nized by Disney for plant, once was The bookstore in ing envelope is fin- Students hail from 475 enrolled her work with Roberts has also had to take on the ished and most of the as far as Zimbabwe, Operation Smile, a role of the Joseph Family Spa, which copper roof is on, Ethiopia and India. 6 transfers community service closed due to Cotter 's renovation. A according to Patricia Four first years this outfit dedicated to temporary Spa is now ready to serve Murphy, director of year are citizens of helping children with in Mary Low Hall's coffeehouse. The the Physical Plant Vietnam. "Along facial deformities. office of Student Activities , has occu- Department. From racial, ethnic and geographic bounds, Beverage was impressed by how many pied the former Registrar 's office in the Mayflower Hill I would say it's probably the most applicants mentioned the Colby Cares Lovejoy. which has since moved to side, one can see the diverse ever," Beverage said. This About Kids program by name in their Eustis curtain wall, a large year also continues a recent trend of response to why they wanted to attend The new Pulver Pavilion expansion glass fixture that Colby classes consisting of over fifty the College. Several also mentioned the to Cotter Union and other renovations connects the two percent of its students coming from Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and to the building are on schedule to be main bnck bodies of outside the six New England states, Civic Engagement. Such research indi- completed in August 2007 Though the building, as it including three students each from cates to him that these students did not tittle has changed on the exterior, nears completion MOUY WfWHEN/tHE COLBY ECHO j Cotter Union s new Pulver Pavilion and the Diamond building are still on schedule. sparsely populated Wyoming and simply get involved in community ser- much has been done this summer in Pizzagalli construc- Alaska. Six transfer students also vice because they figured that was what the way of demolition and interior tion is now working enroll this year. admissions officers wanted to hear; this work. The noise from the demolition on flooring and installing sheet rock. building earned silver LEED certifica- the changes. The relocations and clos- ! The percentage of first years who was a genuine interest on their behalf. of existing pieces of Cotter would Once the structure is finished, the tion when it opened last Fall. In late ings will inevitably force more people were admitted early decision remains 2010 is also the first class that have have been a disturbance to campus building will undergo a process January, after the flush-out, the build- into less space, but the Pub and the around forty percent despite reports of taken the new version of the SAT, life during the year, so it was instead known as a "flush out," which will ing will be ready for faculty to move Post Office have the appearance of a national increase in students apply- which has lowered the national mean carried out in the absence of students clean the air of any debris leftover in Classes will be held there next well designed permanent establish- ' ing early. The College admitted score to its lowest in 31 years. Colby's Oullet. the contractors for Cotter 's from construction The process is part semester. The budget for the Diamond ments. "One of the things about almost exactly a third of its 4,242 mean SAT Verbal dropped slightly S10 million redesign, plan to place the of an effort to earn Leadership in building 's construction was S14 mil- progress is that sometimes you have ' applicants this year, including thirty from 680 to 670, while Math held at structural steel for the pavilion in mid Energy and Environmental Design lion. to make sacrifices," said Terp, "but I six students admitted from the waiting 680. The College—unlike other to late October, but a lot of electric certification for the building. The The College is doing the best it can still think the results are very favor- list. Last year, due to a higher than schools like Connecticut College, and water pipe framework must be Schair-Swanson- Watson Alumni to work with the limited space due to able." expected enrollment rate, the College Middlebury College and Bowdoin took only one waitlisted student. College—still requires that students "We were looking for a smaller submit SAT or ACT scores. NEW DEAN: Rightat homein new environment

Continued From Page I He's inspired by the work students Enjoy Loudness... have done in the Waterville communi- ty and around the world, mentioning a themselves." group of students who traveled to As prepared as he is for the job, he Houston teaching displaced children admits that he did not forsee himself from New Orleans after Hurricane in this line of work, at least not in his Katrina. He acknowledges not only ¦ but be SAFE! days as an undergrad at Middlebury the intrinsic value of those acts of College. He said though he stumbled compassion , but also their value in into this specific profession, he did not terms of connections to what goes on stumble into education. "When I got in the classroom and where students into college , every day I walked out are going in their lives. "There are on campus and felt like this is a really limitless opportunities to make those cool place and this is a realty great connections," he says. "By virtue of environment to be a part of." having this sort of education, all of us Though he has overwhelming have responsibilities to give back in enthusiasm for college life, he under- some significant way." stands that the world around students While his goals have global conno- is not held in suspension while they tations, Terhune's focus now is to get are at school. He understands the dif- to know the people immediately ficulties students deal with here and at around him. A long time New home and hopes that he can do things Englander, Terhune likes the feel of to help them negotiate those issues. his new home in the Pine Tree State. A Though he realizes he can't fix every- recreational novelist, golfer, skier and one's problems, he is prepared to offer volunteer youth baseball and soccer support and alternatives on how to coach for John and Henry in his free handle tough situations. time, he is also a Red Sox fan. What I did on my summer vacation: Shrunk EDITORIAL my world, but expanded its scope in my mind my coffee mug in another, with a fraz- ment, "Ignorance is bliss." But igno- six square miles: watching the sky's zled , worried, Armageddon-anticipat- rance of the outside world doesn't brilliant colors fade into a sea of Have fun, but be safe ing expression on my face. mean that I was ignorant of the world clouds during a sunset from the 1 spent this summer (yes, this is a around me Sure, I had no idea about island's highest peak: exploring the Dear Class of 2010, "What I did on my summer vaca- the war between Israel and Lebanon. 1 kelp forest of our cove and swimming tion..." piece) working at a camp on didn't know that there was a plane alongside leopard sharks and By now, we hope you're settled in and are starting to feet at home on Catalina Island , thirty crash in stingrays during daily snorkels; get- Mayflower Hill. But in all honesty, that's probably not really possible. miles off the coast of Los Kentucky. I ting dressed up as Nemo for a skit Angeles, although it So what if I didn't did hear a lit- (complete with fins and a head-to-toe We know you most likely had a longer and more intense orientation EVERYONE LOVES A JERSEY could have been another tle bit about coating of orange paint); playing with program than your high school friends at other schools. We know it's a country. Catalina Island pick up a book or the terrorist a seal that swam right up to my relatively small campus and that you might already know your way GIRL Camps was forty-five glance at a news- plot bust in kayak; and most of all , watching the around pretty well. We know you might have a close group of friends minutes by dirt road from Great expressions on my campers' faces and By SUZANNE MERKELSON from COOT. However, it is still only the first real week of your first year the nearest town (which paper all summer? Britain. hearing clamors of excitement and at college. The start of your first classes is an unsettling reality check. I'm a news junky. I like to fee! con- was composed of a I kissed a sea However , enjoyment during all of this. And You have a long way to go, and overindulging yourself won't help. nected to the world, as a physical restaurant, general store, rather than instead of dealing with the bullshit of place, rather than as an abstract con- and one-room school- cucumber instead. focusing on e-mails and bank statements and Consider this a friendly reminder from some upperclassmen who were cept. I like newspapers for the same house). During our two the details of social formalities of the mainland, I in your shoes as recently as a year ago: Colby is great, but it's even bet- reason I like airports. Reading the hours off each day, the the story, I spent every second living a satisfying, ter without citations and health center visits. Even before classes started names of different and exotic sixty people on staff was more yet utterly exhausting, life, fully several students had been taken to the hospital or the health center—this Departures cities (unlike Newark. New shared two computers with, at best, concerned about my international focused on what I was doing, where I is a very scary fact. Practice safe behavior this weekend, and if you are Jersey, to which I usually fly) lets me sketchy and slow internet access. friends on staff and how they would get was, and who was with me. going to drink, make sure someone is keeping an eye on you and make know that they exist and are within an There was no cellphone service on our home (I also wanted to make sure 1 So what if I didn 't pick up a book or sure you are keeping an eye on your friends. accessible realm, while reading stories end of the island. And, of course, free, could get my Modge-Podged camp glance at a newspaper all summer? I about different people and places does daily copies of the Times were Nalgene on the plane). kissed a sea cucumber and danced like You have four years to experience all Colby has to offer, and that cer- the same. It's nice to know that there's nowhere to be found. I was complete- Maybe the size of my world nobody was watching to nineties' boy- tainly includes a vibrant social life. Don't feel the need to cram four years something else out there. ly cut off from the mainland (as we shrunk, but the scope of my world band hits instead. of these experiences into your first month at school. College is a Or maybe I just feel cool in a geek- like to call it on the island). grew tremendously. Each day was I did. however, manage to hear marathon, not a sprint. ily pretentious way, carrying around It was a relief. jam-packed with exploration of my that Lance Bass is gay. Seriously, my New York Times in one hand, and I've never agreed with the state- surroundings on the island's seventy- who knew? The start of a new semester doesn't only mean a new time to party, it is also an opportunity to get involved with this place you will call home for the next years in different ways. Tonight you will find at the Student Activities Fair hundreds of students who are passionate about clubs and Changing jackets: On leav- activities and are looking for mote people like them to contribute. At Colby you have a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the campus in ing the nest... Or not... various ways, as well as contribute to the greater Waterville community made clear that I'm quite in love with Write for Echo Opinions through myriad volunteer groups. By KRIS MIRANDA Colby. But I resent the sneaking suspi- CONTRIBUTING WRITER cion that despite my Army-brat back- While you all will take advantage of Colby's great social life in your ground of hopping across time zones Want to write something funny? Want I own way, you should not limit yourself to conforming to perceived social Ah, Home Sweet [Mayflower] Hill. and oceans every few years, I'm start- o share your thoughts on both global norms. Instead take advantage of the many opportunities presented to I remember when summer's end ing to get chained to a place. I'm rather nd local issues? Do you want your you at this school, including those that may not be as familiar to you. was depressing. But towards the end less hostile toward getting attached to of this summer, I was counting down people, but still, the idea of not feeling iews on Colby to be featured in a publi- I '. Enjoy Loudness! It's a lot of fun. There are activities, music and sport- the days until we could come back to fully alive without lots of external anon taken more seriously than the Civil H ing events throughout the weekend—it does not have to revolve around my beloved Colby, until I could stimuli is somewhat irksome to my Mgest? ; j drinking. Loudness is meant to be a celebration of a new school year; escape well-meaning but oft-smother- inner would-be Nietzschean. The Echo is a student publication, and SB binge drinking doesn't celebrate anything. ing families, money-raking but oft- I suppose I could blame it on the soul-crushing jobs, nostalgia-inducing omnipresent Colby Bubble and its iso- 'ou, as students, have the right to partici-H Love, but oft-disappointing leftover high lating effects, or on the apparent fact >ate. Use this page as a discussion tool. school drama. A hundred pages of that I, as a human, am an inherently Jse this page to tell the community what I! The Echo reading per night, I can handle. Ethical social being. Nevertheless, I can't help •ou think. j debates, three-hour labs, twenty-line wondering if my eagerness to return to 're done. proofs, I can handle. But that "vaca- school hints at something deeper, Just recycle it when you tion" stuff? Thanks, something trou- I but no. bling: in the com- I've been eager to ...am I just fort of the Bubble, kick off a fresh year, to am I really prepar- surround myself with exchanging one ing myself for the Colby confidantes prison for Big Bad Real LETTERS Lazy Mule Laundry with whom I have con- World, as I'm versations I never had another? One I ostensibly supposed the chance to have in seek to escape to be; a world of WIWB prioritiestroubling specifically devote a large percentage of Mayflower Hill's student run express laundry ser- high school, to head furiously competing their resources towards curbing under- vice combines in-dorm pickup with professional back to class and toss for one I'm strangers, instead of Congratulations to the Waterville aged drinking among Colby students. In around ideas with equally tentative Police Department for finally solving my 3-plus years at Colby, I have heard cleaning. So that Colby students can spend time get- upperclassmen and the loathe to leave? classmates? I have the city's most pressing crime-related many stories of first-hand witnesses of ting dirty, instead of cleaning up. Ph.D.s on faculty. I some doubts. problem. drug transactions, including one in clear feel more at home on the Hill than in Thing is, even if I'm not, there's not Around midnight last Sunday night day light on North Street, and one on the Signing up is easy, and can be done online with a my family's home. much I'm able (or even willing) to do (Sept. 3, 2006), six police officers very street that this incident happened credit card. So am I just exchanging one prison about it, short of erecting internal stormed a Colby house in which they Sunday night. for another? One I seek to escape for walls and seeking vulnerabilities and presumed there to be underage drinking. Alcohol abuse is certainly a problem one I'm loathe to leave? shatterpoints to be exploited in all Although not invited into the house, within the Colby community and I hon- Same might suppose that the latter people and situations I encounter, so I they entered through the front door. But estly don't blame the residents of isn't a prison after all. Call it an never get left -In the dust. Maybe 1 alas, they were right. Of the 25 students Waterville for having many of the nega- CONTACT INFO anchor, call it yes, home. But try should do that anyway. But isn't that at the house, six were under 21 , tive feelings about Colby students that another analogy: jackets. Call the yet another jacket, another mental although all were seniors and within some of them hold. But I also believe that wanna-escape prison of home a strait- stressor? Me against the world? Guess months of turning 21. if you single out any specific group of 713-419-9606 jacket, and the gorta-stay prison of I'm back to square one. After three hours (i.e. 18 man-hours people for any period of time, you will school a bulletproof flak jacket. The So if I MUST be somehow bound, as there were six officers), the three find something that they are doing wrong. [email protected] first might keep me from doing poten- despite my misgivings about attach- renters of the house, three very sweet, It is time that the police stop using [email protected] tially stupid things, but 1 feel trapped ment-dependence, I can't ignore that kind, and honest girls, were handcuffed, Colby students to mask the rest of the nonetheless. The second grants me I'm happy here. For now, I think I'll arrested and taken to the station for fin- problems they are either unable or more freedom of movement and accept that. And I'll continue my gerprints and mug shots to await their unwilling to solve, and instead to take Lazy Mule Laundry. Cause college Is about makes me feel confident, if not quite attempts to become more Nietzschean, bail. some pride in their job and start to serve getting dirty, not cleaning up. invincible, but still weighs thirty less vulnerable. Self-actualization and It is true that the law is the law. I do the citizens of Waterville. pounds, and once I take it off, I'll feel social comfort, I hope, need not be not wish to dispute that. But what bog- vulnerable. Again, in some fashion I mutually exclusive. gles my mind is the fact that, as in any -Robert Rosenbaum '07 www.lazymulelaundry.com am trapped. Wasn't college supposed As for jackets? Well, we're in city, drug abuse is a clear issue in to be liberating? Maine, after all. Gets cold up here. (I Waterville, yet the police choose to Don't get me wrong; I think I've know, that was terrible, I know...) Editors in the Office How does it f eel to be a new member of the Ivy League?

"It doesn't matter. Freshman year Loudness "Fantastic! The strings Daddy pulled at "I'm going to shove it in Middlebury's face." "Elitist." ruined any chance of a future presidential run." Newsweek finally paid off." — Chelsea EaJan 09 —John DeBruicker '07 —Alexa Lindmer '07 —Anna Czechowski '07 Arts & Entertainment this week It 's snakes, it 's Samuel L. Jackson, THURSDAY, SEPT. 7

• Curator's Tour of the Skowhegan School Exhibit and this time it 's on a plane 12p.m Art Museum changed back to "Snakes on a Plane." Jones is escorted by FBI agents Neville The movie, which can only be stop and Jackson seems to get more By JOHN McCORMACK Due to the anticipation and popularity of Flynn (Jackson) and John Sanders to described as a horror/thriller/comedy, and more crazy as the film progress- • Theater & Dance auditions CONTRIBUTING WRITER 4 p.m. "Snake on a Plane," New Line Cinema testify in a highly-publicized case in can be gruesome at times, but many es. This is not a movie that you will Runnals Strider Theater actually ordered five extra days of shoot- Los Angeles. Despite increased securi- of the grotesque scenes arc accented remember for years, but if you 're a • East Asian Tea Studies Many people are aficionados of ing to incorporate feedback from online ty for the flight. Kim arranges for with a bit of humor which makes the fan of thrilling movies or if you just 4 p.m. Samuel L Jackson films and have users and to bump the rating from PG-13 time-release crates full of exotic, ven- viewer laugh while they are being want to see Samuel L. Jackson say Lovejoy 411 enjoyed his eccentric acting style in to R. Among the additions is a line that omous snakes to be placed in the cargo grossed out. 1 really was not sure "Enough is enough! I have had it • Student Activities Fair such classics as "Shaft" (2000). "Pulp originated as an Internet parody of hold of the plane, a Boeing 747. on what to expect when I sat down in the with these muthafuckin' snakes on 5 p.m. Fiction" (! (W4) and the unforgettable Jackson's typical movie persona; which Jones will be flying from theater, but when I left 1 was com- this muthafuckin ' plane!", then this is Dana Lawn -Deep Blue Sea" (1999). I myself "Enough is enough! 1 have had it with Honolulu to Los Angeles. The leis pletely satisfied. The action is non- the movie for you. have been an avid fan of Jackson ever given to the passengers by airport staff FRIDAY, SEPT. 8 since the scene in "Deep Blue Sea" in upon their departure had been secretly • Fall WMHB Information which Jackson advises his comrades, sprayed with pheromones to make the Meeting 89.7FM Radio in characteristic yelling, thirty-word- ...many of the snakes more aggressive in an attempt 5:30 p.m. format, on how to defeat the hyper- grotesque scenes to bring down the plane before it Lovejoy 100 intelligent sharks that are terrorizing reaches its destination. them Right before the punch line, a are accented with What adds to Jackson 's performance SATURDAY, SEPT. 9 shark comes up behind Jackson and a bit of humor is the passengers. A rapper with his two - Music at Colby : La Belle devours him whole; needless to say I body guards, (one of which people will Epoqne: Music of the was on the floor laughing Now I find which makes the recognize as Keenan from the French Salon (1880-1925) much more comedy in Jackson 's act- viewer laugh Nikolodeon show Keenan and Kel or 7:30 p.m. ing than pure talent. "Snakes on a Saturday Night Live), a nch girl named Bixler 178 Plane'" will give you that same "Am I while they are Mercedes with her little chihuaha • Loudness Dance supposed to be laughing right now?" being grossed out. Mary-Kate, a man who is deathly afraid 10 p.m. feeling and as usual, make you ask of flying, an obese woman and a British Cotter Union/13] Page "Wh> is he always yelling?" man who is thoroughly upset about Commons Room "Snakes on a Plane," which blos- these muthafuckin' snakes on this being moved from first class to coach. somed as an internet phenomenon long muthafuckin ' plane!" If you are the Needless to say. a good cabin of people SUNDAY, SEPT. 10 before its release date, finished shooting slightest bit familiar with Jackson 's to be on a plane with snakes, if humor • "Ghosts of Mississippi" in September 2005. As told in an inter- work. I am sure you arc picturing him is what you are going for. Once all of 7 p.m. view with Jackson in August 2005. the saying that and laughing right now. the characters are introduced, the crate The Pugb Center film's working title was changed to The movie begins in Hawaii where opens up in timely fashion creating "Pacific Air Flight 121 " However, after after being the witness of the brutal absolute mayhem and leaving the WWW MOVIES V*HOO COM Jackson stated that the original title was murder of a prosecutor by gangster viewer in a combustion of laughter, Samuel L. Jackson makes ready to whoop some ass in "Snakes on a Plane. " the onl y reason he took the job. it was Eddie Kim and his band of thugs, Sean excitement and pure terror. In celebration of Skowhegan 's 60th anniversary, Colby welcomes the Skowhegan Lecture Archive Please recycle Arts Commission in partnership with thought I would include several mouth gapes as though propped open By JULIE WILSON the National Endowment for the Arts impressions and descriptions of my in medical practice or to breath; the A&E EDITOR American Masterpieces program, and favorite works in the collection so that eyes are closed. Placing the head- with major grants from the H. King others will be inspired to go check it phones to my ears a vulnerable yet this Echo! If you ha\e ever taken an art his- and Jean Cummings Charitable Fund out. In the second room of the exhibit strong female voices describes the tory, creative writing, music or of the Maine Community Foundation, I came across Pepon Osario's "Detail bodies she has created and those she is visual arts class, you have probably and the Brow n Foundation. Inc. of of Las Twines" (1998). This work is currently working on. Smith states, "I come across the question "Does the Houston. Colby is honored to show- comprised of a hanging mirror with was attracted to the insides [of bodies] artist 's intent matter '*" This ques- case twenty-seven of the Skow hegan television set placed in its center which because they didn 't have personalities tion immediate!) came to mind artists and faculty from July 22 - plays a movie of a dark-skinned man attached to them., it was like they died Art Exhibits 2006 - 2007 when I entered the Colby College October 29 These artists include Vito washing a white chalky substance from and they were there again." Smith Museum of Art this past week to Acconci. John his skin. Upon placing goes on to describe her close relation- Although "The Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture: take in the featured exhibition "The Baldessan . Lynda the headphones to my ship with many friends and family 60 Years" is the latest exhibit to be inducted into the Colby Skowhegan School of Painting and Benglis , John ears I hear Pepons members who had died of AIDS. College Museum of Art, the museum is also home to a vast array Sculpture : 60 Years . " While every Cage. Vija While every indi- voice explain that he is Although upon looking at "Silver of other permanent and temporary exhibits that are sure to peak the individual has a unique reaction to Cclmins. Merce vidual has a working on a new Throat" it was clear that the artist was interest of any visual arts enthusiast. every piece of artwork, this exhibit Cunningham . piece featuring two struggling with the idea of death and For instance, the works included in the museum's permanent focuses on relaying the visions and Leon Golub. Ann unique reaction fwrrf «„n.h appear to mind, body and soul, in listening to collection feature a plethora of Major American works by John ideas of the artists through sight and Hamilton . David to every piece be of two separate Smith's voice I began to feel as Singleton, Copley, Winslow Homer, Gilbert Stuart , Albert sound Set beside each piece is a set Hockney. Alex races. Pepon states. though I was beginning to understand Bierstadt, Mary Cassatt and William Meritt Chase. The museum is of headphones which provides the Katz. Jacob piece of artwork, "The possibility of her motivation for the piece. also home to an array of works from prominent contemporary viewer listener with a lecture given Lawrence . Roy this exhibit having both within the One last piece that 1 found particu- American artists including Chuck Close, Agnes Martin, Sol by the artist to the students at the Lichtenstein, Bnce Latino community and larly important to the exhibit and the LeWitt , Dan Flavin, Kara Walker, Elizabeth Murray and the ever- Skowhegan school. This allows the Marden. Mansol, focuses on relay- the denial of it that we Museum was Alex Katz's "Twilight" popular Alex Katz. Last of these, Katz, who is also featured in the viewer to obtain new insight into Agnes Martin, ing the visions have. Those who were (1977). This was not because the oil new Skowhegan exhibit, has become the resident artist in the Paul the artists " intents. Elizabeth Murray. very light skinned, painting was particularly moving, but J. Schupf Wing. This began in 1996 after Katz donated more than Founded m 1 946. the Skowhegan Alice Necl. Pepon and ideas of the they made up [as] dark because of the message he relayed in 400 of his works to the museum. Grounded in modem Realism, School of Painting and Sculpture has Osorio. Paul artists through skinned; those who his speech about the importance of the Katz's work has been described as one of the most important for the past sixty years offered aspinng Pfeiffer. Ad were dark, [were] artist's intent. "I think that subject mat- American artists of the modern age. Katz' large-scale landscapes, artists a unique insight into the art of Reinhardt. Carolee sight and sound. made up light skinned- ter is the most important thing that portraits, cut-outs, prints and preparatory studies are definitely a the professionals b> bringing these Schnecmann. they're washing their there is to a painter, and it should have "must see." Other than American artists, Colby 's museum of art professionals to the school as faculty Richard Sena, Ben faces off, denying no meaning at all to the spectator," also features European prints, paintings and portraits. For a nine week period, students and Shahn. David Smith. Kiki Smith. Kara paternity of the twins... " Although the Katz began, "I find other people's sub- Another focal point of the museum of the Lunder Wing. facultv join together on 160 acres of Walker and Fred Wilson In addition to mere sights of the piece allowed me to ject matter very uninteresting and I Completed in 1999, the Lunder Wing now showcases thirteen gal- f armland m C entral Maine to teach, this exhibit, the Colby College assume that the artist is evoking a expect them to find my subject matter leries which follow the progression of American Art all the way up leam. critique , creature, lecture and Libraries in partnership with the Colby struggle between races, his speech very uninteresting." No matter what until the 20th century. One of the most prominent collection in the listen This program is centered in the College Museum of Art. ha\c copies offered me a more intimate and stance you take on whether the artist Lunder Wing is The John Marin Collection. Although Marin is "Skowhegan Idea" by artist and of the Skowhegan Lecture Archive detailed view of the piece. intent matters, this exhibit is sure to best known for his watercolors of Maine, this collection also fea- Skowhegan Governor Bemarda available in the Btxler Art and Music A second piece that struck mc was bring each spectator a hit closer than tures oil paintings, drawings, photographs and etchings from Shahn. which describes Skowhegan as Library These records hold a summa- Kiki Smith 's "Silver Throat" (1993). usual to the twenty-seven artists and throughout his entire career. a program "run b\ artists for artists " ry and transcript of the lecture Cast in bronze is a head and neck of a their featured pieces. If you have yet to take a walk through the Colby College In celebration of the school 's 60th While it is impossible to pay full woman, set upon its crown to expose Museum, I would suggest taking an hour or two to breeze through anniversary and funded by the Maine homage to this exhibit on paper, I the severed tunnel of throat. The the collections and take in all that the museum has to offer.

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COURIfST Of IHE COLBY COUEGC MUMUM Or W*t From Ju 22 - Oct 29 the Colby s Museum of Art is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Skowhegan school with the Skowhegan Lecture Archive Class of 2010 cheers on Colb y 's a capella grou ps SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS Caroline Lyons '07 also recruited for the Empire By JULIE WILSON State Youth Orchestra, a group A&E EDITOR that drafts the best musicians from capital district schools. When I asked Professor of Although the piano is Lyons Music Steven Nuss which 2006- prize instrument, she can also 2007 senior would be perfect for stng, play the flute, organ and the first Spotlight column of the piccolo. Throughout middle year one name stood out on his school and high school, Lyons list of "obvious choices": displayed her talent at the flute to Caroline Lyons. Ever since my make both the second best music first year at Colby (when I was group in her middle school, lucky enough to be Lyons next Symphonic, and the top group, door neighbor) I have watched Wind Ensemble. Later, in high Lyons dart from conversations school, Lyons auditioned for the with friends, to Miller Library to New York State Scholastic music study, to Bixler for classes and association and made area all finally to Lorimer Chapel to par- state for three years in a row. ticipate in countless musical per- It was not long until Lyons formances. Upon sitting down landed herself at Colby, where with Lyons, a history and music she began to play the flute in double major, she contended, "I Colby 's Orchestra and Wind don 't just play music." However, Ensemble. In 2003 Lyons also after an hour long chat, it was began flute and piano lessons clear that music definitely plays a with a new instructor: Music pro- major role in her day-to-day life. fessor Cheryl Tsanz Another "I love the piano," Lyons musician who inspired and guid- began, "It 's my break when I ed Lyons at Colby was none have to write a paper or have other than Colby graduate, trouble with roommates. When I Rebecca Taylor '04. "I was mini need to escape I go practice...it Becca," Lyons said , explaining clears my head." Lyons adven- that Taylor had taken her on as tures in music began at the age of her apprentice- to become the seven when she banged out ncTt great pianist/organist at "Twinkle Twinkle" on a kiddy Colby. In addition to learning xylophone. It wasn't long before how to play the organ for local MOLLY WMtREN/THE COt-BY ECHO her parents bought her a baby church events, Lyons began to On Sunday Sept. 2 the A capella Sampler introduced Colby s' a capella groups and Colby Improv (aka "Creamy Goodness ") to the class of 2010. grand and enrolled accompany her in private Professor lessons with Anna Paul Machlin D u b r o v a . After much and Colby "Everyone has a practice, Lyons Chorale on Marlow Stern selects ten standout tracks from summer music 2006 story about a the piano. It teacher being the became known was during By MARLOW STERN 2. Muse - "Supermassive Black "SexyBack" as well, Timberlake and reason why they as the ten-year- this time that STAFF WRITER Hole": Timbaland's answer to "Cry Me A It 's a particularly rare thing in rap to quit, but I never Machlin River" has a beat that is absolute have an MC who actually has some- had that. We old who out- offered Lyons Music critics cither love or hate madness-massive synths, a grum- thing to say, but Killer Mike, in full-on clicked," Lyons shined all of the the opportu- Muse, but I have a nagging suspicion bling bass and weird percussion Ice Cube mode, unleashes a hard-boil- said. From age nity to partic- I was planning on hurling a litany of that those who fall into the latter cate- that , along with JT's whimpering ing lyrical barrage: "George Bush seven until eigh- "big kids" by ipate in platitudes at Bob Dylan's latest mag- gory have yet to experience their spec- and T.I.'s lyrical stylings, make for a don't like blacks? No shit, teen Dubrova closing every Chorale, not num opus Modem Times but, halfway tacular live show (second onty to massive club hit. Sherlock/and his daddy 's CIA flooded trained Lyons in as a pianist through composing said review, I real- Radiohead imo). the hood with rocks/and his momma classical piano. June recital. But but as a ized that the resemblance between this This song is far 5. The Rakes said the woman oughta feel at Lyons also Lyons' talent singer. "I and his previous tour de force, Love less grandiose - "The World home/getting raped in the bathroom of explained that hadn 't sang and Theft , is uncanny and thus opted than typical Muse, Was A Mess But the Superdome/the comment Kanyc white she was has grown far since middle for this, a list of standout tracks from featuring razor- His Hair Was made was damn near right/but Bush trained classically, beyond playing school so...I the past summer. sharp guitars to a Perfect": hate poor people be it black or white." she loves was really In a recent Rolling Stone interview, funky dance-rock Broadway musi- last at yearly pumped Dylan remarked: "You listen to these beat. Oh, and it First aired at a 8. The Killers - "When You Were cals and jazz recitals. about it," modem records, they're atrocious, was recently fea- Dior fashion Young": music. She holds a Lyons they have sound all over them. I don't tured in HBO's show in Milan , small music store explained , know anybody who's made a record "Entourage " this 17+ minute When Brandon Flowers announced in Synecdoche, NY before pour- that sounds decent in the past 20 which means it oeuvre features that The Killers wanted to go for a responsible for her unique ability ing over their spring break trip to years." Now, far be it from me to dis- must be cool, one of the most Springsteen sound on their upcoming to cite read music so incredi- Vienna and Prague, "The agree with the venerable Mr. Dylan-he bitch. entrancing guitar album, one couldn 't help but chuckle. bly;'*! know it sounds dorky but acoustics in the European is the struggling-to-be-relevant lines in recent And yet, turning in their eyeliner for [my family and I] would always chapels are amazing... There Rolling Stone magazine's namesake 3. TV on the memory. scruffy hair and leather jackets, the stop by this small music store to would just be silence after a con- after all—but let's just say that slag- Radio - "Wolf transformation is seamless {aside from pick up the music to a musical or cert, we were in such awe." ging off other bands in the wake of an Like Me": 6. Dirty some leftover synths). Okay, so the concert we were about to sec," As for the present day, Lyons album release date seems to be com- Pretty Things - lyrics are silly, but you'll still be Lyons said. looks forward to participating in pulsory nowadays. Well, without fur- Opening with a "Deadwood": singing along to them at their next After much practice, Lyons all facets of Colby's musical ther ado, here are some standout fuzzy bass line show—at your local stadium. became known as the ten-year-old community and her senior recital summer tracks, which, in my humble and pulsating A frenzied , who outshined all of the "big this spring. "I'm pretty set on COURTESY Of WWW MUSIC YAHOO.COM opinion, are more than "decent *: rhythms over J.T. is makes a comeback with his sleazy, leather- 9. T.I. - "What You Know": kids" by closing every June what I'm going to play," Lyons archetypal echo- new summer album "My Love. " clad rock-along recital. But Lyons' talent has said nervously. 1. Tapes 'n Tapes - "Inslstor": ing "TV on the that immediate- My low-riding song. grown far beyond playing last in And before I could ask "What's Radio" vocals, it steadily rumbles ly transports its listener to a smoke- yearly recitals. At fourteen, while next?" Lyons explained that she Caught them at Siren Festival in along and even boasts a background filled club in Camden town, this 10. Jim Noir - "Eanie Meany": attending Bethlehem Central has spent the summer studying for Coney Island and, while somewhat of saxophone. It then slowly builds, tune revels in its seediness. Is it High school, families began hir- the LSATs and hopes to get into a a disappointment live, the standout reaching an electrifying apex that hits about former bandmate Pete We all saw the Adidas commer- ing Lyons to play at their school to do Music Copyright Law. track from the Minneapolis four- you like a wave and is so infectious Dohcrty? "You got the world cials during the World Cup. and this Christmas parties. "You know "Colby by far has the best piece 's debut album "The Loon" you'll dance like nobody's watching. boy/This all you make it?/You had amusing, feel-good gem about a adults at those things. The drunk- music department out of Bates manages to sound both classic and the choice lad/You wouldn' t take it " mean neighbor who won 't give a er they get the more requests you and Bowdoin. They are always fresh at the same time, touching on 4. Justin Timberlake ft. T.I. - would suggest so, but Mr. Barat has boy 's football back after it 's kicked get...I would play up to four hours there for you...The music depart- blues, country, indie, and old-fash- "My Love": denied such accusations. into his yard is almost entrancing straight," Lyons laughed. In addi- ment works as a single unit, they ioned rock 'n roll. enough to erase the memory of that tion to playing these gigs, Lyons really do," Lyons beamed. I am Although I am a fan of 7. Killer Mike - "That's Life": Zidane head-butt to the sternum. helped out her high school 's the- certain that all members of ater department by playing the Colby 's music department return entire orchestral score to "Guys Lyons sentiments and will feel and Dolls" and "Crazy for You" heartbroken at the end of the year on the piano. While acquiring this when Colby loses yet another Jitney Service Schedule eclectic repertoire, Lyons was one of its musical gems.

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MOLLY V.AMEN/TME COLBY ECHO Off campus dial 859-5530 Caroline Lyons '07 Welcome to I-Play, the student- I Women 's cross country loses three key runners reports of legendary summer training By PAT BAGLEY races over a quarter mile long (for wc have been next to last in the run intramural sports program STAFF WRITER men, a cross country race is five NESCAC." Alden wrote in a letter to regimes from many of the team mem- miles). Beers has enlisted the help of the team, "yet, when Dan Vassallo and bers have buoyed the squad to high Tracy Cote and Jim Westcon. Cote is myself were freshman our team placed spirits. However, the real carrot hang- WILL KINDER times For competitive leagues there By fourth at the NESCAC competition. ing in front of these Mules is their WAY COMMISSIONER is no requirement, but all ability lev- "I have actually stopped wearing currentl y the head nordtc ski coach at els are welcome to participate.) shoes now when I run." John Swain Colby and Wescott coached cross That year we had a similar team to this anticipated depth. More than eight run- During the winter months we wilt '08 announced to the cross country ners will contend for the last three Within the first few days of your ha\ e basketball as well as the ever team "Instead 1 wear can openers or fourth spots on the seven-man time here on Mayflower Hill, you popular broomball. and spring time on my feet...for opening cans of varsity team. Last year the men had will undoubtcdl) see upperclassmen will yield Softball and soccer. In whoop ass." no seniors to lose to graduation. proudly wearing their 1-Play addition to the regular season This fall, the men's cross country The women, however, lost three Champions tee shirts from years past. leagues. I-Play will host a series of team has reason to be gunning for pun- of their top eight runners to gradua- For those of you fortunate to win an events throughout the academic year ishing performances In only two years tion. Liz Turner, Hillary Easter, and I-Play championship, you may find that will include dodgeball, campus the team has slipped six places in New- Jess Minty helped the women's that such a shirt will be one of your golf, and whiflfleball tournaments, as England Small College Athletic team to two top-five finishes at most prized possessions from your well as the annual Colby Triathalon Conference standing Furthermore, Division III Nationals in the last college career. I-Play is more than a The soccer and field hockey sea- Todd Coffin recently ended his three- two years. recreational sports program, it is an sons are beginning soon, so stay year tenure as head coach Coffin Continuing this streak will be a opportunity to strengthen the Colby tuned for announcements regarding noted a growing desire to spend more formidable challenge, according to community, ignite school spirit, and team signups. Additionally, I-Play is time with his family when he Co-Captain Karen Prisby '07. "We most importantly, earn campus-wide always looking for students to be I- announced his departure last spring. should have another outstanding bragging rights Play referees (this is a paid posi- Despite ending the academic year season. It will be tougher to repeat Play provides a variety of sports tion!). For more information, you can with a number of promising applicants last year's performance, though, so for all levels of ability throughout the visit the I-Play website at to fill Coffin's vacancy, the men 's team everything will need to come school year This fall. I-Play will be www.colby.edu/athIetics/iplay, or struggled throughout the summer to ECHO FILE PHOTO together for us if we want to have ha\ing leagues for compentive and email commissioners Will Kinder land a replacement head coach Jared Despite losing three of their top runners, the women s cross country team is another fifth or better at Nationals." recreanonal soccer, recreational field ([email protected]) or Trevor Beers '01, Colby's hurdles, sprints, hopeful that vounger runners will step up to he more competitive this fall. Prisby, also the women's top return- hockev and competitive and recre- Hanly ([email protected]) with and assistant track coach, rose to the ing runner, added, "We will need to ational flag football (For recreanon- your questions. See you on the play- challenge and was named interim head country at Colby from 1978 to 2003. year. Therefore, I am setting a reason- see some people step up who were in al leagues, there must be two athletes ing fields! cross country coach in mid-August (Wescott is also the father of the able team goal : top five at NESCAC." the top seven last year." of each gender on the field at all While a student at Colby. Beers held Olympic snowboarding champion, Although any number of tell-tale Both teams will open there season school records in the 400 meter and 4 Seth.) events will occur between now and on September 16 at the University of by 400 meter relay while also being a Colby's harriers will be looking to October 28, the Mules are poised to Massachusetts at Dartmouth XC www.colby.edu/athletics/iplay NESCAC and New England Division senior Co-Captains Dan Vassallo and rocket up the ranking at the NESCAC Invitational , a race that the Colby III champion in the 400 meter. Jeff Alden for further guidance and championship race. Breakthrough per- women won last year. However, having little experience with motivation. "In these past two seasons formances on the track last spring and Words of Wisdom f or Soccer to take on Tufts FOOTBALL: Muleshoping to tuild off of last 2010 ' ' Boertzel '09 will be a strong presence ' , to take on Trinity in first game the s: Don t take By ALEX A LINDAU K in the midfield and front line after fin- years success SPORTS EDITOR ishing seventh in the NESCAC last NESCAC champion. Mestieri said, "It season in assists per game Continued From Page 8 is clear that the road to a NESCAC a dump in the urinal With an improved record of 7-7 dur- Although Colby's 7-7 overall championship goes through Hartford, ing the 2005 season compared to record and 2-7 record in the NESCAC ! cant goal for all three teams. Certainly it CT and Trinity College. They have urtnal 2004's 5-7 record, Colby men's soccer is nothing to brag about, four of their is our hope to contin- established their If someone tells you it 's a good idea hopes to continue on their upward NESCAC losses were by a margin of ue to find success in program to compete to order a buffalo chicken calzone trend in 2006 It seems likel y that the one goal, and two of their games went this intrastate rival- It is clear that at the highest level from WHOP at 2 a.m. the night before Mules will see progress this season as into overtime play. The Mules came ry." of our league. Our y ou have a morning practice, exam, or they have retained the bulk of their var- close to wins several times but were The Mules ended the road to a goal is to play to our any other important activity , don 't sity squad and will also have some tal- unable to put the ball in the net to last season with a NESCAC cham- potential each week. take a dump in the unnal (because you ented additions in the form of close the gap. Head Coach Mark 28-3 hammering of pionship goes We have to be at our THERAMBLIN ' MAN might end up doing exactly that) first-years. Serdjenian noted what will be neces- Bowdoin and they best each week in If drinking Orloff vodka seems like The Mules will miss Bobby sary to take wins in these close games. hope to keep the through order to compete in By AJ HERRMANN anything remotely close to a good Abendroth '06 He said, "As with many momentum going as this competitively idea ....don 't take a dump in the urinal who was ranked soccer teams, we're they work towards Hartford, CT balanced league." My dad gave me one of the best If you go to a football party and 17th in the New looking for the man their first game on and Trinity Colby's first pieces of ad\ice 1 ever received on expect anyone over 200 pounds to be England Small As with many who'll put the ball in the Sept. 23, when they home game will my first day of wearing a College Athletic soccer teams, net." He added that the will take on Trinity College. occur the weekend middle school shirt...don 't take a Conference in team must also "play the in Connecticut. This after that, on Sept. Ed Mestieri While in the car on dump in the unnal. points, as well we're looking whole 90 minutes and first game will be an 30 when they play Head Coach the way to drop me If you go to a If you go to any as Monty for the man overtime with a consis- immediate opportu- Middlebury College off I told him I was football party large party at Colby Hanktn '06 who tent intensity." The men nity to see how the at Seveams Field. feeling nervous and expect not to hear was 23rd in who'll put the ended the season ranked Mules match up against last year's about starting sixth and expect any- Journey's Don't Stop points. The six ball in the eighth in the league but grade He told me one over 200 Believing. other players it easily could have been not to worry too Deliverance by who graduated net...[and] play a different story had a much and that pounds to be Bubba Sparxx, or last May will the whole 90 few of the games gone everything would wearing a Your Love by The also be sorely minutes and their way. Wesleyan work out fine, and ' Outfield don 't take missed but University, who eventu- as I left the car he shirt...don t a dump in the unnal. Colby certainly overtime with all y won the champi- gave me some dump in the uri- If you think it 's a has the talent consistent onship despite a 3-4 parting words that nal. good idea to go wan- and numbers to record, defeated Colby have stayed with dering around the make the season intensity. by only two goals in Support your me through my senior apartments better than the their match. While high school and college years "Don ' t with 20 other first-years looking for a last The diverse Mark Serdjenian Colby wasn't one of the take a dump in the urinal. " While party don 't take a dump in the unnal talents of senior Head Coach top teams in the league, this statement was uncharacteristical- If you think the Waterville Police co-Captain there was not a huge athletes this l y vulgar lai least for my dad), it Department is kidding when they tell Daniel Kieman, level of difference worked on two levels he got me to you they have a zero tolerance policy who went from being Colby's leading between the Mules and any other relax by making me laugh and told for under-aged drinking off cam- scorer in 2004 to being one of Colby's team in the conference. me thai the best thing 1 could do as a pus don 't take a dump in the unnal great defenders in 2005, will bring a The men are hoping this season weekend! new student was to use common l drunk college students are much eas- lot to the Mules in 2006. Kieman was will go their way, and with their i sense and not do anything obviously ier targets to go after than bigger prob- named to the NESCAC All- record over the past few years steadi- stupid So in honor of my dad's words lems like rneth dealers and child and Conference second team last season as ly improving, they likely will see a of wisdom 1 decided to come up with spousal abusers). well as earning All-New England hon- better season. Serdjenian is already a few tips for our lovel y incoming If you think the main floor of ors. Goaltender and co-Captain Josh pleased with what he has seen in the first-years so that they can enter the Miller is a good place to go crank out Kahane '07 made his first year as preseason practices; "I think we're Colby community without taking a a paper, complete a problem set, or Colby's starting keeper a good one last ahead of last season in many areas." metaphorical dump m the urinal do anything besides socialize with year; he was ranked third in saves per The Mules face Tufts University in If you 're a first-year girl hanging your friends don 't take a dump in game with an average of five and their season opening game in out with a hockey player, football the unnal fourth in saves overall with 65 on the Medford this Saturday. Tufts narrow- TENNIS: Hopesfor NESCACbid this season player, rugby player, lacrosse player, I hope that these tips help all our season. Forward Chris MacFayden '07 ly defeated Colby last year, 1-0, and or Steve Sandak 07. and he asks if incoming *10's have a safe and happy is expected to be the leading scorer for ended the season in sixth place. The in the fall, covering for Dunn. Nale you want to go watch a movie , take a transition to college life; good luck to Colby this fall; he was ranked 17th in game will give the Mules the chance Continued From Page 8 also led the team with 21 total wins. walk, or come and have a look at his everyone this upcoming year the NESCAC for points last season to see whether they can break last She is joined by Nicole Veilleux '09, dorm room don 't take a dump in the with five goals and two assists. Todd year's curse of one goal losses. whose key victories among her ten lead the team to this goal. wins at fifth and sixth singles really With the three top singles players, made a difference for the team. Bryan Brown *09, Brody Saunders "Losing the coach will be really hard '08 and Zach Schuman '08 returning, on the team, but we have really good Colby has best ever f inish in Director's Cup the talent on the team is strong. captains, and this will be a good sea- Brown tied for the team lead last year son for us to work together as a team," with 23 total wins, with Schuman Veilleux said. Colby topped its previous finish by ranking 31st in the 2005-2006 U.S. Sports Academy Director's Cup, close behind with 22 victories. The women's team lost two seniors, which ranks NCAA Div. HI athletics programs based on finishes in NCAA tournaments. The National Saunders joined the team for only the but is looking forward to at least seven Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, the U.S. Sports Academy and USA Today award the spring season, and contributed 16 talented recruits this season. These wins. Tim Fuhnman '09 also had 20 new players should give the women's Director 's Cup. victories, and Alex Chin '09 added 12 team the leg-up they need to make the Colby finished with 372.5 points and women's cross country, volleyball, women's alpine skiing, women's wins in his first season. NESCAC tournament this season. swimming, men's swimming, women's indoor track and field, men's indoor track and field, women's On the women's side, many key Colby is playing a rigorous sched- lacrosse and men's outdoor track and field all earned points for Colby's final score. Each of these teams sent players are also returning. In the ule, consisting of many individual spring season. Captain Allison Dunn tournaments in the fall, as well as a athletes to the NCAA tournament and therefore gained points towards Colby's ranking. '07 went to the NCAA Division III f ew dual matches. In the spring, play Previously, Colby's best finish was 34th during the 2004-2005 year. The NESCAC had a strong showing the Tournament for singles play. Dunn has includes a spring break trip with at Director's Cup, with eight of the eleven NESCAC schools finishing in the top 50. In fact, NESCAC school a 68-38 overall record in singles and least four matches, and then five dual Williams College took first place in the rankings, while Middlebury College finished third. doubles, and went 17-8 this past sea- matches, the NESCAC conference son after missing the fall season. championship, and the NCAA team Captain Tracy Nale '07 will also and individual tournaments. return. She plaved second singles dur- ing the spring season and first singles Thank you Andre Field hockey hopes to improve after 5-8 season

ripping crosscourt winners which By EMMA HALL offenses. Rice and Jamie were always followed up by the sig- CONTRIBUTING WRITER Enos '08, who was also nature fist pump, Jimmy was every- named to the all confer- thing that I thought an athlete should ence second team, are be. But Jimmy grew up and it was After a lackluster 2005 season, the fierce in the net, with time for a new kin to take the throne field hockey team is headed for a suc- .889 and .830 save per- of American tennis, and so Pete cessful 2006 campaign, with a strong centages, respectively. Sampras stepped up and with him cast of young players. The team lost sev- This returning lineup, HATS FOR BATS came Andre Agassi. Together they eral imperative seniors after the 2004 reinforced by versatility By STEVE SANDAK kept American tennis afloat for a season, and spent much of 2005 rebuild- players Jess Egan '08, decade as they would meet up in a ing, ending the season 5-8 after losing Beth Cole '09, Chelsea major final and push each other as several close games. Talented younger Rosenheimer '09 and I remember driving to the local only old talented friends can. players such as forward Mary Clare Sara Manoli '07, and high school on summer afternoons Last week I sat on my couch with Snediker '09 promise explosive seasons several strong first- and playing my father in a set of ten- my mouth open. As I watched Andre fueled by last sea- years , nis. His serve would take over the Agassi squeak by his second round son's experience will match and 1 would not even come match I could think of all of the years The Mules also look The Mules faced com- close. And then there was a day, a I have watched him. I saw a proud to captains Jenn bine day that every boy dreams of but can mullet donning character who began Reilly *08, Kyla their toughest leader- , due to the fact his career dating supermodel and C Wagman '07 and s h i p never truly manifest competition Field hockey will play their f irst game at Tufts this Saturday. that nothing close to it has ever hap- list actress Brooke Shields, to »grace- Molly Rice *07, for and pened. I returned my father's serve fully bald humble ambassador to the leadership, experi- within the experi- and we would rally. My strategy was game, married to a sweetheart in ence and inspiration. NESCAC, as they ence with youth and Williams College were also confer- simple; I was spry and could get Steffi Graf, play his guts out in front Leading scorer athleticism to build a ence powerhouses, at 8-1 and 7-2, VOLLEYBALL: every ball that was hit over the net. I of 23,000 people at one o'clock in the Snediker, who was posted only one talented and confident respectively. The Mules hope to repeat loved tennis growing up and it wasn't morning. Andre Agassi is important to named to the New conference vic- team. last season's victories against Husson just these father-son competitions the U.S. Open, American tennis, and England Small The Mules face College, the University of Maine at Underclassmenwill with my father. American sports. While I was sad College Athletic tory last season. their toughest compe- Farmington, the University of Living close to when he lost to Conference All- tition within the Southern Maine and St. Joseph's step up to fill voids New York City, Benjamin Becker in Conference second NESCAC, as they College, and to avenge narrow losses specifically the third round, I team last year, will ignite the offense posted only one conference victory against Trinity College, Wesleyan Continued From Page 8 Queens and His name was wasn' t as sad for along with tri-Captain Reilly, Emily last season against Amherst College University, Connecticut College, and Flushing, I feel a Jimmy Connors, Andre, who has and Lawrence '07 and Chrissy Maloney while tallying seven losses to finish at Bates College. very close affinity will continue to com- '08. In the midfield MaryClaire the bottom of the NESCAC. Many of The team will play away at Tufts the top teams." for the U.S. Open. and his shorts mit himself to philan- McGovem '08, Madison Gregor '09 their losses were extremely close, and University for the season opener on Colby kicks off their season this There is something were short. He thropy for the rest of and Jesse Crouch '09 will reinforce it will not be surprising if the team's Saturday, Sept. 9 at 1:00. The Jumbos weekend with the Colby Invitational about the tourna- his days, but I wor- both offense and defense, and provide conference standing improves signifi- defeated Colby in a 3-0 match last ment that gets me wore a head- ried about tennis as a smooth transitions between the two. cantly this season. The toughest com- season. The Mules will make their fired up. It might band and didn't sport. Who is going Defensive stalwart Wagman, along petition they will face is the Bowdoin home debut against Bowdoin the fol- The important be the time of the to be the next with Frazer Humes '09, Mollie College Polar Bears, who went 9-0 in lowing weekend, who, despite being year, the flashy think twice American stud? The Kimmcll '09 and Nikki Crocker '09, the conference and 18-1 overall last the NESCAC champion, only defeat- thing for us to clothing, or possi- about it. obvious answer is will challenge even (he strongest season. Middlebury College and ed Colby by two points in 2005. realize is that bly the under the Andy Roddick, but lights atmosphere he has not reached it's a new year that the evening matches invigorate; the championship level that his prede- and a new team, however, there is something special cessors had and therefore does not Grew teams preparing for a long season for me about this tournament, and I deserve to be included in the same and we have to believe it has more to do with the category. He is too busy occupying | of the normal college team schedule. "Unlike many years in the past, we go from there. players than the mystique of the tour- himself with supermodel girlfriends By DAVE METCALF "We had a number of our athletes have a lot of our juniors staying with STAFF WRITER nament itself. and American Express commercials, training and competing this summer us all year, rather than going abroad," Jenn Murphy '07 I distinctly remember an afternoon which I don't blame him for. j at clubs around the country and had Phillips said. This, of course, means Trl-Captain in the late summer during the early However, a part of me gets really nos- Colby's crew teams are starting this two recent graduates make the United that those juniors will be able to train 90's as the sun stretched its last legs of talgic for a guy in a pair of thigh hug- fall with high expecta- in a much radiance across the greenhouse of my ger shorts who would dive across a tions and a determina- more On Friday they will take on Gordon home, watching some of the most concrete paved court in order to get a tion to work hard, both focused way College at 8 p.m. before playing incredible athletic accomplishments I drop shot in a 5-2 game in order to for now and later. Crew than they Rhode Island College and the would ever see on a television as my win a game in the third set of match in is a split-season sport, might be University of Maine at Farmington on mother nagged me about getting which he was already up two sets to which means that the able to train Saturday. In the past few years, Colby school supplies for my upcoming aca- none. And to be honest, a bigger part fall season has a rela- while has fared very well in this season- demic school year. His name was of me wonders who will be there as tively small amount of abroad, as kickoff competition. It gives the Jimmy Connors, and his shorts were the role mode! for the next generation , competitions, the well as giv- Mules an opportunity to start up their short. He wore a headband and didn't of kids growing up playing tennis majority (including the ing the season and get comfortable playing think twice about it. Without a doubt with their dads and going home to NCAA championships) boats more with each other before facing their or feeling of hesitation, he was the watch the United States Open the j being in the spring. experienced toughest NESCAC competition. coolest guy I had ever seen. Between week before school starts. One could interpret rowers and Murphy remains confident that with this to mean that the leaders for the right attitude, Colby will have a fall is a relatively laid- the under- fine season. "The important thing for back season for the classmen. us to realize is that it 's a new year and Golf looks forward to its short but packed sea- crew teams, but if one The men, a new team, and we have to go from were to do so, one too, have there. Last year 's team did an amaz-

would be wrong. ECHO Hlf PHOTO high hopes ing job, but this year we're starting son; play will kick off this weekend at Bowdoin This fall, the teams Crew will take advantage of every opportunity they can to row in order to for the sea- from a different place. Recognizing will be training be in top shape in time for the busier spring season. son. "We that concept is necessary in order for By JOHN WALLER off their season last year and are look- intensely in an effort to have a lot of us to succeed this season." STAFF WRITER ing to carry that momentum into this build as strong a cardiovascular base States National Rowing Team and experience coming to the table having fall with Jackie Page '07 and Andrea as possible with which to head into the competed at the World Rowing only lost a couple seniors from last There may not be much warm Heidt '08 leading the way. spring competitions. "We will do this Championships," he said. "I am year and gaining about eight under- Colby weather left , but Matt Wahl *07, co- Page, who was the Colby-Bates- following the time honored truism-that thrilled to have such a core of folks classmen this year," Wallach said, Invitational captain of the Bowdoin champion in I mileage makes champions-by trying to who are so passionate about their adding that the team is still heavily Colby golf team, 2004, should be on the get the most high quality miles of row- rowing because it makes the entire recruiting potential walk-on's who Friday, v. said there is still Maine's golf sea- hunt for the title once | ing in on the water that we can," Head team better as we benefit from their think crew might be the sport for them. plenty of time for again. Coach Stewart Stokes said, who is experience.*' The teams row on nearby Gordon College; son is short, but the Mules to "We know that Page ' returning for his seventh year at Colby. Stokes will be assisted in his efforts Messalonskee Lake at the Colby- Saturday, v. dominate on the it's sweet. But has the greatest female I Since his arrival the teams have more this year by Coach Mike Kemer, of the Hume Center for as long as Maine links. game in the than doubled, and in 2003 he lead the University of Rhode Island, along with weather conditions permit. Their first Rhode Island ' "Maine 's golf it s like butter; NESCAC," Wahl said. women's team to victory at the NCAA Captains Austin Phillips '07 and race will occur on October 8, when College and v. season is short, it's the coolest "And more fairly championships-the first national Justine Scott '07 on the women's side, they will travel to Lowell, Mass., to but it 's sweet," should be competing championship awarded to a team sport and Matt Wallach '07 and Rob compete in the Textile River Regatta. Maine- he said. "We go start to the against men." at Colby. Zondervan '07 on the men 's side Farmington for about five school year. Page was equally as Stokes has also helped to pave the They, too, are optimistic and ready to weeks right at the impressed with Wahl's road for athletes' competition outside work to achieve their goals this year. start of school, Matt Want '07 game, saying that both then we are done. Co-Captain he and Legere are But it's like but- going to have great ter; it's the seasons this year. coolest start to the school year." Coach Jim Tortorella takes the Student Activities Fair: September 7th Wahl, who leads the team with fel- reins in his eleventh year as Colby's low senior Captain Eric Legere, said golf coach. He may be better known that everyone on the team is looking for his work with the men's ice hock- forward to the upcoming season, ey team, but his golf team seemed just which kicks off this weekend at the as happy with his efforts in the fall. 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m., Dana Lawn Bowdoin College Invitational. "Coach T is great to play for," Page The golf team lost two key seniors said. "He always puts us in great spir- to graduation in the spring, Dave its before our matches." Salmon and Matt Aschaffenburg, but Wahl was equally quick to praise There are over 130 active clubs and organi- Wahl has faith in the young guns. their coach. zations at Colby. Find out how to get "Of course we are going to miss "Coach T is wonderful," he said. _^«^__^ greatly the skill and leadership of our "We are extremely lucky to have such involved with political, academic , musical, graduated seniors," Wahl said. an experienced and thoughtful dude theatrical, artistic, environmental or recre- "However, we are looking for some as our leader." of the younger guys to step up and The team has three home matches ational clubs and organizations. There will fill in." this year at the Waterville Country John Wagner and Greg Zartarian Club, which Page called a challenging be something for everyone on Dana Lawn. are two sophomores that have shown but fun course. Those matches include BBQ dinner will be served, -student Activities promise thus far, Wahl said. the Sid Farr Invitational on Sept. 23, 1mm I H Office He also said Josh "Baby Sauce" the Colby Classic on Sept. 24 and the Gerber *07 will be a big addition to CBB Tournament on October 7. the team after going abroad last fall. The women beat Bowdoin to finish this week in sports Last year's season will be a difficult one Football looking strong FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • Volleyball in addition to independent training vs. Gordon to replicate for women's volleyball By ALEXA LINDAUER from the summer. Head Coach Ed 8 p.m. SPORTS EDITOR Mestieri is already pleased with the effort put forth by his players. He com- The Colby football team hopes to mented, "Our team has come into SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 reclaim the New England Small camp in exceptional condition. That is • Volleyball », College Athletic Conference title this the first and most important indicator vs. Rhode Island College season for the first time since 2000 that we will be physically ready to 9 a.m. after narrowly missing the crown last meet the challenges of a tough season." • Cross Country year. The Mules 2005 campaign The Colby-Bates-Bowdoin rivalry vs. Alumni Race ended with a 7-1 record while Trinity continues to be a favorite amongst fans 11 a.m. College topped that and players, and • Golf with an undefeated while the Mules @ Bowdoin Invitational season. Colby never have maintained the 12 p.m. faced the Bantams in The success we CBB trophy for the • VoUeyball the 2005 season, but past three years, the have enjoyed in vs. Maine-Farmington they did fall to Bates game in fourth ranked the CBB rivalry Lewiston on Oct. 28 1 p.m. Amherst College in has become a and the season-end- • Field Hockey a 28-9 losing effort. ing Bowdoin game @ Tufts Despite the one tremendous at Colby on Nov. 1 1 1 p.m. Volleyball had its strongest season in school history last year. Although it won 't be easy to repeat last year s' tri- loss, Colby had an source of pride will remain exciting • Men 's Soccer umphs , the team can be successful if underclassmen step up to fill the places of last year s' graduates. extremely strong and tense competi- @ Tufts season, claiming the to everyone tions. Mestieri said, 1:30 p.m. Co I by-Ba tes- connected with "The success we • Women's Soccer By ALEXA LINDAUER Honorable Mention team selection, Carlie Minichino '09 will each play an Bowdoin title for the have enjoyed in the @ Tufts SPORTS EDITOR setting a new school record with 1 ,331 important role as they step up to fill the third year in a row. our program. CBB rivalry has 3:30 p.m. assists during the season. She was sec- places of last year's graduating class. The Mules graduat- become a tremen- The 2005 season is going be a ond m the league with service aces and The Mules went undefeated in the ed two NESCAC Ed Mestieri dous source of pride tough act for the Colby volleyball fifth in assists. Meredith Lawler '09 NESCAC during the regular season in All-Conference first Head Coach to everyone connect- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 team to follow Last season, the Mules also had an impressive season for the 2005, defeating a talented Tufts team selections, Dan ed with our program. • GolT won the New England Small College Mules, with a hitting percentage of University team three times to Oliphant '06 and Roddy Ames '06, as The CBB rivalry is a fiercely contested @ Bowdoin Invitational Athletic Conference, earning their .233. Tri-Captain Julie Hike '07 will advance to the NCAA quarterfinals. well as two NESCAC All-Conference series of games and represents a signifi- 12 p.m. first NCAA Division 111 tournament While each game was tense and the second team selections , Aaron Stepka bid , were named NCAA New Eng land teams were well matched, the Mules '06 and Mike Tomich '06. Continued on Page 6 champions, and advanced to the managed to win each of the games 3- However, the fact that three Colby NCAA quarterfinals where they fell to We'll need 0. Colby ended the season with an underclassmen also earned NESCAC defending national champion Juniata everyone to overall record of 37-4 and 10-0 in the All-Conference second team honors College While these accomplish- NESCAC. Murphy knows that is not proves that Colby's arsenal was not ments alone are difficult to replicate , step up and an easy record to follow but hopes that depleted with last year's graduating the women also lost key graduating take some sort her team will work hard to fill the class. Captain and quarterback Justin seniors Cait Cleaver. Kaitlm Adams places of last year's seniors. "I'm hop- Smith '07, Andrew Heaney '07 and and Megan Devlin All three had of leadership ing that everyone plays hard and with Mike Bracco '07 were all commemo- impressive records and honors to their role, regardless confidence. We'll need everyone to rated by the NESCAC. Smith finished names Tri-Captain Jenn Murphy '07 step up and take some sort of leader- seventh in NESCAC in passing, with commented. '"The team is looking of game experi- ship role, regardless of game experi- an average of 139.4 yards per game. very different from other years. We ence or class ence or class year." Head Coach Bracco tied for first in the league in lost a lot of skill, experience and lead- Candice Parent added, "I think we are interceptions , while also finishing ership with last year 's graduating year. going to need to serve tougher and twelfth in the conference for tackles. class, but also have some talented continue to play incredible defense Running back Chris Bashaw '08 fin- Jenn Murphy '07 players that are going to get a great and continue to improve our offense Tri-Captain ished eighth in the NESCAC last sea- deal of game experience this year." throughout the season. We have play- son in rushing, with an average of Leading the way for the underclass- ers that are now going to be in clutch 63.5 yards per game. Captain Tom men is tn-Captain Kendall Kirby '07, continue her noteworthy career as an situations that may have not been Bourdeau '07 will lead the team's who was named NESCAC Defensive offensive player and as a leading there before, so they will need to gain offensive line while a host of other Player of the Year last season, leading blocker. Murphy will look to make a confidence. If that happens, we will upperclassmen will round out a talent- the league with service aces and defen- strong return for the Mules after she continue to be competitive with all of ed and experienced team. sive digs Jenny Laurence '09 was a spent last fall abroad, while Jessie Colby football has now been train- MOLLY WARREN/THE COLBY ECHO New Eng land Regional All-Amencan Prentice '08. Cassie Sancartier '08 and ing intensely as a team for over a week, Football practices are underway as the team preparesfor the season. Continued on Page 7 Women 's soccer returns 19 varsity players Tennis gets new coach season as the head coach of the Colby takes to go even further this season. abundance of young talent and experi- been able to have a few less ties and a By CHRISSY GARDNER men 's and women's squash teams. He By ALEXA LINDAUER STAFF WRITER SPORTS EDITOR Senior tn-Captain Laura Williamson ence will undoubtedly take them few more wins. Additionally, the fact graduated from Tufts University in is optimistic about her team this sea- places this fall. Williamson and tri- that the Mules advanced all the way to 1985 and is a four-time All-American son She pointed out , "With 19 return- Captain Liza Benson '07 were both the semifinal round of the NESCAC Colby tennis is looking forward to a squash player. Colby women 's soccer had a suc- ing players who all gained tournament named to the NESCAC first team. tournament while eliminating second great season. Despite new coaching For the players, last season was cessful 2005 campaign, advancing to experience and an athletic incoming Williamson has been moving her way ranked Amherst in the quarterfinal and losing seniors to graduation, the only a preview for this year. The men's the New Eng land Smalt College class, we look to build on our success up Colby's all time scoring list, and is proves that Colby could compete with team is motivated , team finished Athletic Conference semifinals and in the 2005 season." currently second with 34 goals and 13 any of the teams in the NESCAC. close-knit and strong. the spring sea- finishing the season with a winning While the team did lose their defen- assists for a total of 81 career points, Colby fell to top ranked Tufts An unexpected son at 1 0-5, with record. However, the fact that the sive leader Kara McCabe '06, who just 15 points shy of the record. She University in the semifinal of the change in the tennis We were so many close loss- Mules tied four of their NESCAC was also named to the NESCAC All- was ranked first in the NESCAC for competition in a close 2-1 loss, who coaching staff could close, find we es. The team games shows that they have what it Conference second team , the Mules points per game and was also first for went on to compete in the NCAA prove to be a hurdle for also missed goals per game. Benson, Colby's goal- semifinal match. If Colby could hang the team. With former could have com- making the New keeper, was second in the NESCAC in with an NCAA tournament team last coach Mike Morgan peted and done England Small goals against average, second in her year, they will undoubtedly b_- a force leaving for Middlebury College Athletic save percentage , and also second in to be reckoned with this fall. College, Jim Begin *67 well. Our goal Conference her saves, with 95 on the season. The women will have an opportuni- is taking over leadership this season is to tournament by a Katie McCabe '08 will continue ty to see how they match up against of the team. Begin very small mar- her impressive record in the mid- Tufts in their first game of this season. coached the Waterville make the cutoff. gin. Scott Zeller field after ending last season second They will take on the Jumbos in High School men's ten- '09 said, "We on Colby's scoring list and third in Medford on Saturday before their first nis team and volun- Scott letter '09 were so close, the NESCAC for assists. Tri- home game against the University of teered with Colby Team member and we could Captain Libba Cox '07 will also Maine at Farmington next Wednesday. tennis. He also helped to have competed play a key role in the midfield while Williamson concluded, "Last season form the Central Maine and done well. Meggie Herlihy '08 will also be a we learned what it takes to get to the Tennis Association to promote tennis Our goal this season is to make the leader in the midfield. Cox said, "I tournament and how it feels to be within the communities of greater cutoff." Captains Tom Gildersleeve think we definitely have a great there. With the experience under our Waterville. '07 and Zach Schuman '08 will help chance to compete and be one of the belts , this season no one will be satis- Joining Begin is Sakhi Khan, who top teams in the NESCAC this year fied with simply making the tourna- will take over the assistant coaching if we can play up to our potential." ment." position. Khan is entering his sixth Continued on Page 6 The Mules tied four NESCAC teams in overtime play last year, including Middlebury College, Wesleyan University, Amherst INSIDE SPORTS __ College and Bates College. With such Crew preparing for a long haul a strong returning group and with Crew is already practicing for a season that fresh incoming first-years, they stretches from the fall to the spring. PAGE 7 should have what it takes to win any tightl y contested competitions this fall Although the Mules ended their Cross country anxious for season season ranked seventh in the Men's and women's cross country have their NESCAC, their standings could have first competition next weekend. MGE 6 Women s soccer will play at Tufts Saturday in their season opener. been significantly higher had they