Coffe ehouse vandalism investigated, causes reduced hours E-mail between Bates

By BRAD KASNET it now only opens about halfway. Tuesday through Sunday from 2 to 10 it will take to get Communications ASST. NEWS EDITOR Colby Security and the Waterville p.m. Events already scheduled in the. the coffeehouse Police have been notified of the inci- coffeehouse will also be unaffected, as reopened 24 hours After a spate of vandalism and dent and the College is looking into the live music series will continue as a day short of writer and conserva- theft, the Mary Low Coffeehouse -\yill filing an insurance claim to recover planned and the SPB Coffeehouse catching the people now be closed each night between the some of the damages caused. Committee will continue scheduling responsible for the tive student sparks hours of 11 p.m. and 9 a.m. As a result, Associate Director of other events for the coffeehouse as well. vandalism. "It's The coffeehouse had been open 24 Student Activities Learme Burnham While students have been disap- such a. waste for political controversy hours a day since it was renovated in made the decision to close the pointed by the change, Rogers said the everybody to have summer 2002. The decision to close Coffeehouse at night and the student vandalism has been most upsetting to it closed," he said. By KATERUSSO the coffeehouse at night stemmed body was alerted on Feb. 23 in an e- many who frequent the coffeehouse. Burnham was out NEWS EDITOR from two separate incidents that took mail__ from SPB Coffeehouse "Nobody minds the closing as of town and could place over the course of this academic Committee Chair Tom Rogers '04. much, people seem to understand. A not be reached for A mistakenly sent email by Bates year. Problems began in August when Rogers estimates that the damages lot of people seem really outraged comment. - Communications and Media Relations several couches were stolen before could be in the range of $1,200 to that the vandalism occurred," he No one has come Staff Writer Doug Hubley intended for most students were on campus. $1,500. It appears that all of the dam- said, "I didn't think it would get such forward with any his superior, Director of Communications A second, more serious incident ages that occurred over Jan Plan a big reaction." new information Bryan McNulty, found its way into the occurred over Jan Plan break, some- break took place at the same time by He also noted that the vandalism since the e-mail inbbx of Vice President of Bates' time between Jan. 29 and Feb. 1. The the same person or group of people. has made more work for the was sent to the stu- Republicans Oliver Wolf '06. The e- A/V proj ector was ripped down from Although the coffeehouse will Coffeehouse Committee when they dent body last mail was in response to a request Wolf the ceiling and stolen; a microphone close at 11 p.m. most nights, the are planning events and as a result it week. Anyone with had made to the Media relations office and two microphone stands were hours will be extended for any sched-^ takes more time to prepare the coffee- information on the to publicize the Maine College stolen, as well as another couch. Two uled events. Rogers said he has house " for events. They have had to vandalism is asked Republicans Youth Leadership School of the window screens were slashed, already received a request for a late- borrow a new projector from Media to contact Burnham Event. Hubley's e-mail to McNulty stat- a speaker was broken, apparently, as night event and just about any event Services, which is no longer kept in in the Office of ed, "[Wolf] has drafted a press release it was being removed from the ceil- could be scheduled beyond 11 p.m. the coffeehouse and must be set up Student Activities for a GOP training institute his bunch of

ing, and the sliding door in front of The change will not affect the hours and taken down after every event. at ext. 3338. DANA EISENBERG/THE COLBY ECHO thugs is hosting at Bates next the coffee counter was broken so that of the kitchen, which will remain open Rogers said he doesn't know what A student relaxes in the coffeehouse during new hours. week...This really seems, pretty far afield for an event that we would publi- cize, but that may just be my socialist tendencies talking. What do you think?" Recent club proposals Cholkingssupp ortgay marriage Wolf, offended by the e-mail he mis- takenly received, wrote to McNulty in ' aversion to Hubley words. Wolf wrote at Presidents Council "At , best, it offends me that [Hubley] would react to me in this manner. By JUSTIN DEPRE bilities already handled by the CVC, Referring to my 'bunch of thugs' is CONTRIBUTING WRITER and that possible members of this new hardly a professional way to conduct On Sunday February 22 club would still get done what they business with a student group seeking Presidents' Council convened and var- want under the CVC. assistance. At worst, it proves our worst ious proposals were heard from differ- Lindsay Lanier '04, senior class assumptions that the College and its ent members of SGA. In the course of representative, made the third motion staff are actively working against the the meeting four proposals out of a and proposed that the Presidents' interests of College Republicans total of nine were voted upon by Council approve the establishment of because of their political agenda." members of the Presidents' Council "Students for a Free Tibet" as an offi- "It offended me, I thought that regarding the establishment of new cial student program at Colby. [Hubley] hated us at worst," said Wolf. clubs at Colby. Three of the four pro- This program has international Despite what Wolf and President of posals were passed and will go into credibility as well as already being Bates' Republicans Andrew Simon '04 effect. established at several colleges. To reg- believed to be an offensive and unpro- ister and become an official chapter of fessional criticism of their organization, SFT each chapter in the U.S. and they feel the incident will yield positive Canada must pay a yearly fee of $100. results for Bates' Republicans. Both [clubs] Students for a Free Tibet works in sol- Simon explained that the Bates idarity with the Tibetan people in their Republicans met with Hubley and appear to be struggle for freedom and indepen- dence. This proposal passed on a vote NOAH DALAZS/THE COLBY ECHO organizations After Bush s' speech against same-sex marriages, Bridge students produced chalkings around campus. Continued on Page 3 of 23-0. that will fulfill Todd Lohsen '06 of Mary Low certain niches of made the fourth motion that the Presidents' Council approve the estab- Equitable treatment f orSo dexho and Colby employees student interest... lishment of the "Colby Surfing Club." The budget of this club proposed employees versus treatment of Sodexho not compare this to pay and job benefits Although Sodexho employees at By ALLYSYON RUDOLPH Derek Taff '04 would be used for the purchase of employees are unfounded , "In my received by Colby-employed staff, Colby are not part of a union, Avasthi ASST. NEWS EDITOR ¦ SGA President equipment for club members as well department I have both f employee's because "it's very technical. We don 't pointed out that "we have very good as a portion of the budget being donat- A continuation from last week s' article. from Sodexho and Colby]. We treat want to be giving inconect information," relationships with unions across the ed to non-profit organizations that Although some students on campus them equally," Avasthi stated, Avasth i also -addressed tire student's country," and that Sodexho employees The second motion of the evening promote surfing on a national level. have expressed concerns that Sodexho, tie went on to explain that opportuni- concerns that employees are discouraged at Colby "never wanted to be," part of a was made by Roger Tiao '04 of Foss, The "Colby Surfing Club" was Colby's catering and dining serv ice, is ties for career growth are actually from developing relationships with stu- union. "1 would be surprised if Sodexho who proposed that Presidents' Council approved by a vote of 19-4. unfair to its workers, Director of Dining greater for Sodexho employees than for dents. "That 's not true at all ," Avasthi said. employees at Colby would want to approve the establishment of "Project "Both [clubs] appear to be organi- Services Varun Avasthi said "this is not Colby employees. For example, the "We have several employees and students unionize because it prevents the honest, Team" as an official student organiza- zations that will fulfill certain niches the case at all." Avasthi , who is general manager at Thomas College that are on a first name basis." He added open, easy conversation they would tion at Colby. of student interest, which we hope will employed as a manager by Sodexho,- is started working part time in the dish ' that student employee contact is an impor- have with management," Avasthi said, This motion was not passed on a have the larger effect of making stu- in close communication with both room at Colby. Furthermore, because tant aspect of good customer service. "We Avasthi also pointed out that Colby vote of 23-0. The reason for this was dents more satisfied with (he extracur- Sodexho employees at Colby and the Sodexho is a national enterprise, encourage employees to engage in con- does, in fact, maintain some degree of that the activity of this club already ricular options they have available to larger, national Sodexho corporation. Sodexho employees working at Colby versation when they have time for it ," control over the employment of Sodexho fell within the responsibilities of the them at Colby," said SGA President Avasthi emphasized the "promise of can gain employment anywhere in the Avasthi claimed , although he added that workers here. "If they see something they Colby Volunteer Center. SGA Derek Taff '04. respect and fair treatment," which is a country if they so desire. "We like to interaction is discouraged if it involves don't like, Colby can come to me and have President Derek Taff '04 fell that this "key aspect of Soclexho's philosophy." hire from within , so they always have a slowing the lines down during peak hours. me fix it," Avasthi explained. This has club would divide up similar responsi- Employees "at all levels" are expecled to step up " Avasthi said. J lowcvcr "we have to be care/ill of frat- never been an issue, according to Avasthi. be treated and treat others with respect and Avasthi also explained that Sodexho ernization," Avasthi said, "We employ a lot "We're working together in a seamless fairness, This is "a basic tenet of employ- "pays competitivel y within the market," of young people, and we try to discourage manner. We're here every day, so wc have ment here," Avasthi said. "It makes us bet- In addition , employees do not lntve to relationship building." Avasthi supported to be in sync with the college." INSIDE ter as a team — we elm roll up our sleeves pay for meals, and Sodexho provides this by saying that employee-student dat- Avasthi encouraged any students and work together," he added. than with uniforms and safety shoes. ing "would be a very unwelcome situa- with concerns about Sodexho worker Avasthi said that concerns about There is a 40IK program and health care tion ," because of the potential lor treatment to "come and see us. Set up an inequity between treatment of Colby for full time employees, Avasthi could discomfort in the public dining hall setting. appointment , We have nothing to hide." Bates professor gets five years for crack conviction PAGE 2 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 By JUSTIN DEPRE made a sale for them herself ," According been given tenure at Bales, which CONTRIBUTING WRITER to Kesich's article, secured her future at the school. Online matching comes Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I Williams said she never made any Williams was recognized nationally to Colby wanna take ya On Monday February 243, 2004, at money fro m the transactions , however for her work on the dual influence of the U.S. District Court in Portland, Linda she was given free crack in exchange SGA brings a new service to Basset explores spring break American Jazz and traditional African Williams, a music professor at Dulcs was for the use of her house to cook and music. According to Kesich's article. students. PAOO options. MOM sentenced to live years in prison Tor her distribute the crack. Assistant U.S. Many of Williams ' friends and col- role in the crack cocaine conspiracy. Attorney Jonathan Tool' said, "All leagues were present at the trial. I ler col- Study shows economics Aardvark Jazz Lust April, Linda Williams, a music crack cases are tragic." "The onl y league Portia Maultsby from Indiana Waterville households dispro- Band splendidly plays Miles professor at Bates College, was arrested thing different about Linda Williams University said she became worried was she enjoyed a' portionate to area, PAWS Davis tunes. PACK a for selling cocaine and letting ding deal- nhich higher level when she heard that Williams had taken ers stay in her home. She was charged of success and comfort in life than the a job at bates due to the small African with one count of conspiracy to d istribute average crack addict defendant," Tool' American community, which might limit cocaine and crack cocaine, and two told reporter Kesich. her socially. "It's very rare that African- 11111 , 1 11 111 11 , i m i ni nm ,n ' '"¦"'" " i L ——M i — ¦»¦—J I nu'i I „i,„ I counts of distributing crack cocaine. I'liniocumiirnv oi HMI S.IIHI Her conviction last year came us a American professors in a predominantly Linda Williams, former /kites prof. Editorial , A Spotlig/tton the Arts .7 The prosecuting attorney told reporter shock to the academic community at white community are uble to find their Studentson the Street 4 Devastatorof the Week 9 Gregory Kesich of the Portland Press (Hid use it as a base to process powdered Hates. At the time of her arrest last social fu l fillment ," she told reporter Beer Review ., 7 Eat theSpttad ....,.. , .9 Herald for his article "Former professor cocaine into crack, its smokablu form , April she was preparing for a trip to Kesich , "I'm sure her life up here in sentenced to five years," "Williams let She also let them use her cur to make South Africa on a l'ulbright scholar- drug dealers live in her Lewiston house deals, and at least on two occasions she ship. A year prior to that Williams had Continued on Page 3 The Golby Echo SGA helps Colby students f ind love matches 5921 Mayflower Hill ' __ Waterville, ME 04901 • ' ; • , ^ • ¦ • " By KATIE HAMM posed the motion to start ColbyMatch idea. It's an interesting ;: . . . f .. ,. . , - . -. .. .V. ; . . : ' . . FEATURES EDITOR at the Feb. 22 Presidents' Council way for people at Colby KATTLIN McCAFFERTV^^ , EDITOR IN CHIEF meeting. ColbyMatch will run on a to connect who wouldn't LIZ BOMZE, MANAGINQ EDITOR For those who are not having any trial basis until the end of the school otherwise know each success finding that special someone year, Lusk said. other. It's a neat way for KATE RUSSO, NEWS EDITOR MAURA MYERS, LAYOUT EDITOR ^ at SPB dances, the Student "My aim is that during SGA elections, us to do something for KATIE HAMM, FEATURES EDITOR ERICA AYOTTE, SPORTS EDITOR Government Association wants to help there will be a question asking students if residential life at Colby ALEXA LINDAUER, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR STEVE WEINBERG, OPINIONS EDITOR with a new online compatibility they use the service. If more than 50 per- that, wouldn't fall into , A&E EDITOR ALEXIS CASELLE, AD. MANAGER EMMA McGANDLESS matching program. cent of the students say yes, then we will anybody else's sphere," PHOTO EDITOR ALLISON DWYER, AD. MANAGER NOAH BALAZS, Tentatively called ColbyMatch, the continue it next year," Lusk said. Taff said. DANA EISENBERG, ASST. PHOTO EDITOR MARISA MacNAUGHTON, COPY EDITOR ' " service matches students through their ColbyMatch will cost $500 for the Students will use their WEBMASTER ' CATE YOUNG, SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER MILES DICKSON, . answers of over 36 compatibility remainder of the school year, in addition Colby usemame and , ASST. NEWS EDITOR JULIA BENNEDICT, LAYOUTASST. ALLYSON RUDOLPH questions, customized by SGA for the to a one-time set-up fee of $250. If it is password to ensure the The Colby Echo \s a weekly newspaper published by the studeats of Colby College DANA HSENBEBG/THE COLBY ECHO Colby community. Users select which decided to maintain the program, there security of the program.Rebeccah Amendola '06 and Matt Morrison '06. on Thursday of each week the College is in session.- . answer is most appropriate for them, will be a charge of $650 per semester. However, there is still the LETTERS which answer choice they would like Funding for the service for this year will opportunity for students to enter false tures operate across all member The Echo encourages letters from its readers, especially those within the immediate their ideal match to select and how come from , the SGA budget, according information about themselves. Lusk schools, allowing students to find a community. Letters should not exceed 400 words and must pertain to a current issue or important that their ideal match to SGA President Derek Taff '04. predicts that there will be some match at an institution outside of same week. topic at Colby. Letters are due by Sunday at midnight for publication the answers accordingly. ColbyMatch "It's something that's supposed to instances of that. Letters should be typed and signed and include an address or phone number. The Echo Colby, but users have the option of ¦ will not, under any circumstances, print an unsigned letter. users may also exclude' other users be fun and casual, and in the long-term "It does no real harm to themsel ves having their information available If possible. please submit letters in Microsoft Word or text format either on 3.5" disk based on specific answer choices. scheme of things wasn't a financial and anyone else. If at worst, people only to Colby students. or via e-mail at echof5).colby.edu. The Echo reserves the right to edit all submissions. After completing the questions, users burden," Lusk said. "At Middlebury see it and don't laugh," he said. "Several Colby students had emailed , 50 percent of the school signed up the EDITORJALS can view their top matches both The program is based on the creator of the Wesleyan sites about The Editorials are the official opinion of the majority of the £cto staff. Opinions school-wide and by class year. Other first day. I would like that much suc- WesMatch, which was created in an interest in it, so the creators of the expressed in the individual columns, advertising and features are those of the author, not features of the site include a reverse cess here, but I thought it was a good spring 2002 by two Wesleyan College site emailed SGA," Lusk said about of the Echo. lookup service, personal profiles (with introduction For incoming [first years] students. Middlebury College and SGA's awareness of the service. CONTACT Us user-uploaded pictures), random match- to meet peopled In addition, it's fun Williams College also use the match- For information on publication dates or to contact us about submitting an article, The motion to implement please call us at (207)872-3349 or ext. 3349 on campus. ing service and match messaging. and would enhance, in a different way, ing program and there are plans to ColbyMatch passed Presidents' For questions about advertising and business issues, please cal l (207)872-3786, e-mail The service will hopefully start the dating scene at Colby." connect other NESCAC schools in the Council with a 20-3 vote; [email protected] or fax (207)872-3555. within the next month, said Dana Hall "[Hall presidents] got a lot of posi- near future, including Bates College President Greg Lusk '06, who pro- tive feedback when they introduced the and Bowdoin College. Most site fea- 207»872»3349 [email protected]

¦ ' . : : : : : : . -» -. Who's Wh^ Golby College Department of Security Josh Gerber '07 February 2004 back from Student Government By ALLYSON RUDOLPH AssociationPresident Derek Taff'04. Nature: Date: Time: Location: Disposition: Comments: ASST. NEWS EDITOR Gerber described the site as "an Larceny CLOSED 2/27/04 9:25 p.m. Johnson Hall Security CLOSED Stolen racquet ball racquets. RETURNED alternative to the school's home- Citations (2) 2/27/04 10:45 p.m. Leonard Hall Deans Office Open Containers. In August 20O3, Josh Gerber '07 page. It's meant as another tool for Citation 2/27/04 11:10 p.m. AMS Hall Deans Office Open Container. was flipping through the New York Citation 2/27/04 11:20 p.m. AMS Hall Deans Office Unregistered Party. Times and saw an article about Citation 2/27/04 11:40 p.m. Averill Hall Deans Office Undjerage Consumption. Project Jolt, which creates alterna- At the begin- Citations (2) 2/27/04 11:55 p.m. ;. V ' Averill Hall Deans Office Drug Violation. tive school websites for colleges Citation 2/28/04 3:06 a.m. Goddard-Hodgkins Deans Office Open Container. nationwide. Knowing that he would ning we were Medical Response 2/28/04 2:10 a.m. Leonard Hall Maine General Alcohol. be attending Colby in the fall, getting lots of Citations (3) 2/27/04 10:45 p.m. Leonard Hall Deans Office Unregistered Party. Gerber checked to see if the College Citation 2/28/04 12:44 a.m. AMS Hall Deans Office Open Container. emails saying Citation 2/28/04 10:50 p.m. Heights Hall Deans Office Open Container. 'this is so cool' Citation 2/28/04 10:55 p.m. Heights Hall Deans Office Open Container. Citation 2/28/04 11:25 p.m. Heights Hall Deans Office Open Container. Josh Gerber '07 Citation 2/29/04 1:25 a.m. Heights Hall Deans Office Open Container/Disrespect. Student Citation 2/28/04 1:25 a.m. Heights Hall Deans Office Open Container/Disrespect. Citation 2/28/04 10:45 p.m. Marriner Hall Deans Office Open Container/Underage. Citation 2/29/04 1:05 a.m. Heights Hall Deans Office Open Container. Citation 2/29/04 12:20 a.m. Heights Hall Deans Office Open Container. the,,students." His lustration with, Citation 2/28/04 ; 11;50 p.m. Heights Hall Deans Office Open Container/Underage. the Digests intensified his interest in Larceny 2/29/04 1:48 a.m. Miller Library WTVL Police Painting Stolen. the creation of a Daily Jolt site. Citation 2/28/04 10:10 p.m. Leonard Hall Deans Office Indecent Conduct. "General Announcements and Civil Discourse 1 see as kind of cumber- some " Gerber said. The Daily Jolt site includes a MCAN unites progressive Maine college students ¦TAMMY LEWIN/ THE COIBY ECHO Josh Gerber '07. forum, whichGerber sees as "an alter- workers' rights and we're trying to use that, labor issues," Findeisen said. "It's people that know you and can sup- native to [the Digests]." The forum is By KATIE HAMM them as an example. We hope to create MCAN is also hoping to form extended port and fight with you," Findeisen said. had a Daily Jolt site. It didn't. constantly :,being updated, and stu- FEATURES EDITOR bigger and more in-depth connections Approximately 20 MCAN students Gerber contacted the Daily Jolt dents Dail Jolt schools can to be active and create positive change." attended the Free Trade Area of the at^^r^ y headquarters, which encouraged contribute to forum discussions. Progressive students at Colby are "It's helpful to hear what's going on at Americans (FTAA) protest in Miami him to start one. Gerber jokingly described this phe- joining together with college students other campuses and form a solid coalition," We hope to cre- in October. Several students, mostly This wasno simple task. Gerber had nomenon, saying "They invaded our throughout Maine to create change. said Laura Snider '06, another member of ate bigger and from Bates, created a documentary no prior knowledge of HTML, and forums. There is an entire discussion The Maine College Action the group. "Whoever takes initiative gets about the protest and their experi- learned "really basic stuff," Ui order to saying ^Oarkson Rules.'" Network, known as MCAN, is a loose things done." more in-depth ences there. create the website. "I was just trying to Although the website is run by affiliation of progressive students The number of Colby students connections to Currently MCAN students are busy do something active, get involved. The the larger Project Jolt, "we can pret- from Colby, Bates College, Bowdoin involved with MCAN fluctuates, producing a zine, Findeisen said, FITML followed," he said. ty much create everything or any- College, University of Maine at Orono Snider said, with as many as 10 at a be active and which will be available sometime in Colby's Dai ly Jolt site debuted on thing," Gerber said. The site, for and The College of the Atlantic. The meeting, but as few as one at other create positive the spring. It will include a wide vari- Feb. 16. Gerber worked with three example, features a ski report, non-hieTarchical organization was times. There arc approximately 15 stu- ety of material , including poems. The other students to create the site: which is "something no one's ever formed three of four years ago, dents altogether that regularly attend change. zine will be distributed in the central Michelle Cole '05, Jake Colognesi according to Carol yn Findeisen '06, a meetings, which arc held once at points on campus, most likely dining done before." The site is updated '06 '06 and Tammy Lewin '07. often , and the creators are "going to member of the organization. month at one of the schools, and about Carolyn Findeisen * halls and the Street. MCAN member Colby students seem enthused have a contest coming up soon," The goal of the group is to "create a 150 students on the MCAN listscrv. For more information on the orga- about the new site. "At the beginning according to Gerber. Although the larger network across the state of people While there are many topics on nization, go to www.mainecollegeac- we were getting lots of emails saying contest is still in planning stages, who can work together and create last- which to focus, "if not by coinci- tionnetwork .org. 'this is so cool,'" Gerber said. He was Gerber says it will feature "talent ing change," Findeisen said. "For dence, a lot of us are passionate about affinity gioups-a group of people with especially happy to get positive feed- and prizes." instance, right now Bowdoin has passed trade issues and as an extension of whom one is committed to during a protest.

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He was By ERIN RHODA • mothers and 16 percent of single-parent responsible for gathering employment STAFF WRITER fathers live in poverty in Waterville. statistics and realized that the correct Students obtained data through the steps are not being taken to alleviate During January, nine students took . 2000 census and labor market infor- money loss in the community. Associate Professor of Economics mation available at the Maine "After studying the economic situa- Q&A Michael Donihue's Economics 219 class Department of Labor. Students also tion of the Greater Waterville Area I and constructed the "2004 Statistical, sent 1,000 cost-of-living surveys to feel like there is no hope for the poor Abstract for the Greater WatervilleArea. " inhabitants of the Greater Waterville people here. Right now jobs and peo- By KATIE HAMM This report was released in the Area. They received a response rate of ple are leaving the area fast...the FEATURES EDITOR beginning of February and summa- approximately 30 percent. resources—such as welfare, free clin- rizes , economic and demographic The report—available online at ics, soup kitchens—are not solutions Liz Maliga is the manager of Bull information about the Greater wwyy.colby.edu/econornics—was cre- because they do not get at the root of Moose Music in Elm Plaza in Waterville Area, a cluster of 12 local ated for a variety of reasons. It is a ref- the problem...it only delays the correc- Waterville. Features Editor Katie communities. The statistical abstract erence guide for policy figures who tion in the markets. Like taking pain Hamm spoke with Liz about the store measures the cost of living and need access to data concerning the killers to walk around on broken legs," and music. describes what it means to be poor in Greater Waterville Area. It is a source he said. "There are two options to fix Katie: How long have you been i I. ' ' < t ~t*a^—— ¦—^^^—^—^—^^^— m^^^— as»«B»&£ ^jwi the manager for? KATIE HAMM/THE COLBY ECHO the Greater Waterville Area. for Colby students and community the problem: one, entrepreneurs in the Liz Maliga, manager of Bull Moose Music. The report describes a number of star- residents—one that will hopefully area start up businesses; or two, peo- Liz: Only since September or tling statistics. According to the informa- encourage constructive dialogile on ple relocate to where the jobs are." Orrtnhpr no market for it I guess. I don't know, K: What else does Bull Moose sell tion gathered, 28.6 percent of households poverty. Also, creating the report gave In addition to creating the statistical K: What got you interested in it's strange, you'd think Waterville besides music? in Waterville are run by single parents, economics students the opportunity to abstract, students participated in a working in a music store? would be a very big college town L: We've always sold body jewel^ compared to 15.6 percent of the Greater apply information in the classroom to panel discussion and read, the book L: 'Cause I love music. I love with Colby and Thomas at either end ry and stuff like that, hair dye. When Waterville Area. Of Waterville residents, real world issues. "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting being around music all day; it's such of it; you'd think it'd be more con- we first started out it was the early 19,2 percent live below the poverty level, According to Donihue, the purpose By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich. a fun job. ducive to that type of music, but it's 90s and the demographic was like compared to 11.5 percent of the Greater of the class was to "get people to think The students also learned data analyz- ' K:What'syourfavoritetypeofinusic? Odd, they're both kind of stay to that, you know the punk kids. You Waterville Area. Eleven and a half per- a little more broadly about the world ing methods by using the geographical L: I guess I like punk, alternative themselves. The townies are what we had to buy hair.dye somewhere, and cent of Greater Waterville families -with around them." information system (GIS). kind of stuff. My favorite band is get most of the time. If I went to we were the ones who sold it. More children live in poverty. The median What does it mean to be poor in the "I'm glad I did it. It wasn't a con- Alkaline Trio, stuff like that, that early Colby, I wouldn't leave campus. recently body piercings are going out, household income for the city of Greater Waterville Area? Jonathan Wong ventional Jan plan class. ..once you 90s Jawbreaker kind of stuff, emo, K: How many Bull Moose Music people aren 't so drastic looking, at Waterville is $26,816. The per capita '06, a student of EC219, answered: look at the numbers, it 's tough to get K: What's the most popular type stores are there? least from my observations. Recently income is $16,430. "Everything I take for granted." around...a lot of these people have of music sold here? L: There's nine. They just opened the trend is to sell lifestyle items, they "I was really surprised by the Busch said, "What struck me most jobs at Colby," said Busch. L: Well that's the odd part actual- one in Scarborough. call them. Tapestries, stuff like that. increase in single parenthood...the was being just one unplanned accident The Goldfarb Center for Public ly. Where we're an independent K: Are they only in Maine? They're testing out a lot of stuff, income statistics took me by< surprise away and not being able to get Affairs and Civic Engagement provid- music store, you'd think it'd he more L: Nope, they reach down into along the vein of Newbury Comics, in general," said Matthew Busch '07, by., .you don't have any safety net." ed funding for creating the surveys. indie rock and stuff like that, but as it Salem, New Hampshire. I'm not the trinkety kind of stuff. But it's still a student of EC219. Matthew Bucklin '05, a student of turns out the most popular stuff is G- sure what their plans for world dom- in the small phase. The abstract reveals another stagger- EC219, had a different view on Unit, 50 Cent, stuff like that. It sucks, ination are, hut they' re New it's really unfortunate 'cause there's England-based. BATES PROFESSOR: Friendssupport Williams during' sentencing New Registrar's page more efficient Continued from Page 1 After Williams ' arrest last year she is not unusual for a federal offense. pleaded guilty to conspiracy to pos- Upon being arrested last year Williams By DAN VASSALLO ing what they need. Also, the phone Registrar's Office any money, accord- Maine was very stressful." sess with intent to distribute more resigned her tenured teaching position CONTRIBUTING WRITER number for the Registrar's Office is ing to Coleman, as this project is just During the trial prosecuting attor- than 50 grams of cocaine. ..This at Bates. When she is released she will available without scrolling down. At "routine maintenance and upgrading ney Toof stated that Williams had an charge is a federal offense that car- be able to continue her career at age 56. the top of the page appears the College of websites in general. It does cost independent relationshi p with the ries a penalty of 15 years to life and After the guilty verdict was read Recently the Registrar's Office seal and a photo of the academic quad. time, but it yields time because it's crack dealers. Even after other mem- a fine of up to $2 million. Williams spoke on her own behalf and unveiled a new website for the use of The redesigning of the page not only easier and faster to navigate." bers of the ring were arrested Williams The Portland Press Herald reported apologized to her family, friends, and Colby students, staff and the general featured a change of organization, but The Registrar's Office has received sold crack to an informant twice. He that due to Williams cooperation with colleagues for her actions, She closed . public. a visual makeover as well. positive feedback . concerning the went on to say that "there were 12 oth- investigators and having no prior by telling her supporters "I love you The standard page remains, but it Coleman said the new page has updated page. "There were lots of '1 ers who have been convicted or plead- criminal record, the recommended all very much." Williams left the now offers a link to the new page, with been up for almost a month and it is love it!' comments," Coleman said. ed guilty to taking part in the sentenced was reduced. courtroom in handcuffs as the crowd three tabs: one page for visitors, one one of the first pages to be redone by He has also received some suggestions conspiracy, and most were less After taking that into consideration. gave her a standing ovation as report- for staff and one for students. After ITS. Both pages—the old one and the that have been incorporated into the involved than Williams," as reported Judge George Singal sentenced ed by the Portland Press Herald. logging in, students are able to view new one—will remain up together as ongoing changes of the site. He said by the Portland Press Herald. Williams to five years in prison, which their current schedule on the front they currently are for a little while that the website is now in the "twe'ak- ; page and have easy access to a wide longer, but Colemart.said they haven't ' . in^:stage."_, ;;.,. . . ..;. f 1r variety of tools. set a timeframe for a "Complete *:¦ Todd Lohsen 06, hall president of PBnMflR Tli.^^MiiMMMMKu ^^iil)!)'^v'^ S ^ Registrar George Coleman said the switchover to the new format. New Mary Low,' echoed the sentiments page was "getting kind of cluttered, features are still on the way . for the expressed by Coleman. Lohsen said,

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Libraries Clement Guthro directing them Since the service is run by a national Also, Guthro explained that the to a library quality survey. The survey is a organization, Colby is not responsible regional accrediting organization of WI^Bi^ffirflB ^^i^i^B^i^B^^^^liwB^%^^^^^M ^^^^W^w\k \ ^^^J ^^^^^^Mi<^^^P ^JUK ^^^^^^^ Sm ^K ^K ^BS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^creation of the Association of Research for the structure of the survey. He also New England colleges "requires assess- (^BgHlrny^Mli^^ < ^^^^BBKMBBnBftMMMMBlMfy ^l? r^rffMlriS I-^TPF mvfeito nii {f^^l|' - j n ^irP ^*• 'iffrffiKlSiSlraMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMB Libraries and is being offered to colleges hopes students will work through the ment on a regular basis." 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HBIX R^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^BF f f ^rVJi i L h ^BHVRXKI^MBH MT^ W^5PMwi^.RBBKffcFy*«* . .ySsfr^^yStr ^uSSIuBm^^Ff ^ zSP t ^ '^¦fl/ttHHBHHflBHBH^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^I specifically looking at issues of library how people feel about facilities. My sus- quickly they compile results," Gurthro service quality." picion is that people will be happier said. He does intend to "post a summa- The survey has been offered annually with Olin." He hesitated to make more ry of the results on the website," as soon since 2000, according to Guthro, in-depth predictions, say ing "it's hard to as they become available. pBBBBBBBBBB ^BjBBBBBBBBBB ^BBJ ,. ^j '^jT^vS^ytfWBBK a although this is the first time Colby has say at this point." Colby is among 209 other schools participated. The service costs $2,500, The school decided to offer the survey participating in this survey. Some Guthro said. this year for a few reasons. For one schools participate annually, according The survey asks users to rate the min- tiling, "I'm brand new," Guthro said, to Guthro, but he fell that for Colby "it imum service performance they would referring to the fact that he became the probably doesn't make sense to do it find acceptable, the desired level of ser- director of the libraries in July 2003. In every year." vice and the perceived level of service in addition, Miller Library "was updated 20 BATES REPUBLICANS: Facultyapologia to studentsfor e-mail FREE DELIVERY AND CARRYOUT - PAPA JOHN'S IS OPEN LATE! Continued from Page 1 ed in the political awareness of the faculty, He will be receiving a formal letter of r 7iTT ¦rii7i ""r ------T ------—~-n believing it is important that the faculty be reprimand in his personnel file." ^S i7imi senior members of the Bates conscious of opposing political beliefs. . , Hubley wrote an apology of his own iBKEIIIlililffliBKnEPiZZa Administration on Fri., Feb. 27 to dis- Lastly, and an issue in which much of to the Republican Group stating: "Please °ne 16 e Two L oppin9 cuss what he described as "an undercur- the debate has surrounded, is how Ihe know that 1 do not in ;u\y way regard Ihe Breadsticl^^sesticks j M rent of liberal bias on campus," College funds speakers. Wolf explained Bates Republicans as "a bunch of ! i^^ i J J 1 "They were extremely understanding," that (lie Bates Republicans fund all of thugs." I am very .sorry for having mis- 1 * $ and "a plan would be presented to the their own speakers. spoken, and that my words were present- ?S— ! S09#i099 ! fiP President on Tues, March 2," said Simon. "We feel like we need to do more," ed to you in such a hurtful way." 1 °n,,Jf m onW "The plan is basically a summary of he said , "We are active because we feel "1 tun hopeful for Ihe results," said i , ,J # » "w J Z™#yTST I *WS I mimMmiLj Pmmii 1 < Hl! 1' '*,l*,,ina te,ta,' M ",,M' WM only al patlcl loc*n,. what we talked about in the meeting and like we are the only voice on campus." Wolf, Mww^toWiS£ ^^^ Sl 1! nw«h ^J ^ l. S WFTHMYPlffluimi KWu PURCHASEn„nn,..^ ' E"* N" *W** ,*, | mmn MM ¦ ¦ ¦ I (^nitf^AtaWMi ^* ¦¦ mm¦ mm Ml tmwt ¦¦ mm mm\M HI —¦,RM mmmMR MMmmm mmMMM ^mwarn HM MBi HM ¦¦ ¦¦ M MM ¦¦ mm mMM MR M 1mmH mm. —, __ N - ___ _— -<-. - . MM MM MM MM, I it has four points," said Wolf. 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"Wo also wiuit the College to review We have, in fact, publicized eveiy speak- was publicized, according to "Simon . how they rccmit faculty," Wolf said, er and event that the group requested." Sixty-five republicans from all over the explaining that Ihe faculty at Bates is Hubley has received wurning for his e- country attended , six or seven, he largely liberal, mail. McNulty wrote, "Let this be clear, believes, from Colby. Similarly, Wolf and Simon are interest- no mincing words: Hubley was wrong, mmmmi' ^^^^ mmmm ^^^w ^^^s ^^^w ^^^n ^^^^ ^^^M ^m^mi ^m^m\ mmjm * WR ^W ^RM pMHI wmm flHHR tmwm^ Wmm EDITORIAL Musical chairs, tables and marbles

" ing halls, I am often struck with a Athleticdepartment changesf ar the similar thought. In Foss, for example, greatergpod there are three I'M NEVER GOINGTO RETIRE basic varieties of By C.W. Bassett As an institution that, for several years now, has set diversity and equi- tables: round, rec- tability at the forefront of its initiatives, Colby and, more specifically, the VANITY PRESS tangular and five plaintiffs in the Title IX lawsuit, should be commended for their By Steven Weinberg boothed. Different Fun in the Sun efforts to right the College's infraction of the 1972 Amendment that groups of people ensures gender egalitarianism. I have always been a fan of subtle congregate in dif- For some—indeed, many—we At a tirne when the athletic culture of both this school and the New changes. In high school, my friends ferent ways around have once again reached the dog days England Small College Athletic Conference in general has come under and I borrowed the keys to another these elegant slabs of the year. Colby College is settled heavy scrutiny, it is reassuring to see endeavors toward improvement on friend, Grant's, car and made a copy of wood and var- into the second semester, and the our home turf; The resolutions of this lawsuit-despite both the known and for ourselves. For the rest of the year, nish. A few friends rhythm that is an academic year ticks unknown broader consequences-are just and will, over time, see positive we would move his car a few feet or might stake out a metronomically in the collective psy- results shape the future of Colby athletics. perhaps around the block, without him rectangular one on che of young Central Mainers. Spring Regardless of the larger implications, the settlement has, at the very knowing. We thought this subtly- the side to have a break is less than month away, and least, awakened the Colby community to circumstances that most people messed with his sense of well-being, casual lunch, a that wonderful deal that you locked in initially did not see. Discrepancies between the men's and women's pro- but in only the friendliest way. No couple might sit in on Expedia (or Cornucopia or grams, including issues of coaching, equipment, locker facilities and the malice involved, just a desire to see a booth for a Travelocity or MTV) turns out to be general distribution of finances have not previously been publicly dis- ¦what happens when little things are unexpectedly hazardous. the five female athletes deserve much credit for hav- changed just a little bit. Sitting in any of Colby's three din- Yes, you will be going to Cancun cussed; accordingly, Continued on Page 5 ing the courage to speak up. on Bravissimo Airlines (headquar- That said, however, the ramifications of the settlement cannot be tered in the Dutch East Indies, very ignored. As this decision is young, the future of the athletic department, much like all those cargo ships regis- the coaching staff in particular, has yet to be determined. Furthermore, the Pornography is my newest life skill tered in Liberia guess why?). ^ sentiment of the student-athletes and the Colby community at large Anyway, Bravissimo caters only to regarding the implications is nearly impossible to gage. Likely, feelings At first I was excited to follow in Gwenyth Paltrow and Melissa Joan naive spring-breakers from New are mixed. Already, however, Jennifer Holsten's dual coaching position the footsteps of greats like Paris Hart. And while we're talking nuts England. I mean, who's ever gonna has been split, so that women's soccer will remain her only head coach- Hilton. Then I became nervous. How and boojies, why do you think they're try to sue 'em in a court of law in the ing responsibility. Next year will bring a second restructuring with the would my mother react? What would called "erotic" or "adult?" Perhaps Dutch East Indies? Lordy, lordy, all coaching staff, directly affecting the field hockey and lacrosse teams, and my priest say when he found out that I because these movies are beautiful you want to do is soak yourself in possibly other teams—men's included—as well. How members of those was accepting a roast in lieu of the and intended for more intellectual vats of margaritas and then jump teams will react is uncertain, but it does not seem unreasonable for MV BODY MID ME host? But when the community saw my audiences. off cliffs. those student-athletes to anticipate such coaching shuffles affect- By Kate Berinan first piece, Tushies Tushies Tushies, they At this point you are probably ing them directly. exclaimed, "Mazel Tov!" and sent out setting up the camcorder, strap- Attention all athletes, English copies with the annual Christmas card. For ping on a dildo and waiting for majors, a capella singers, vegetarians, the first time in my life, I had really made your life to really begin. Do not be fatties, poor people, promiscuous something of which I could be proud. surprised if your friends become dis- Videos at Colby are drunks, deafs,. midgets and twins. If I knew!had made it, tant (they are jealous), your signifi- you are a college student without any You're probably thinking, Good for cant other calls it quits (he/she is future prospects and no real life to you, Kate, but I'm too far/hairy/intel- jealous) or your parents disown you sexier than we thought speak of, I'm talking to you. The porn ligent/fat/Republican/Muslim/fat to (they are jealous). industry needs you just as badly as do what you do. I could never be a The academic perks that will follow By SARA BOOTH Arthur's Filling Station." The videos you need it. This is your call to arms. porn star. That is a defeatist attitude are staggering. After all, which stu- STAFF WRITER mysteriously labeled with index cards Uncle Sam is putting a gun in your and simply not true. Pornography is dent is the professor going to slip into that have typed customized sum- hands and you can put that, gun wher- for anyone that is willing to bend over his already filled senior seminar? The Jane Austen has never been so maries and orange crayon rating sys- ever you want. and give it a go. A little inside secret is panicky little senior with a perfect erotic. Or that's -what you might think tem are the remnants of Old Uncle When I was a first year, I was that people will enjoy watching transcript and a smile warmer than a judging by the cover of' the; 'BBC 1 'Arthur's film' fixation.-But otherwise, like 'all of you: a good kid , good almost anyone being sexual, even if summer's day, or the saucy vixen who adaptation of "Persuasion" in the the library takes its video purchasing student and good athlete from a you are from the Midwest. You can looks uncannily like the gal from his Colby video library. Two aroused cues from you, the patrons, faculty good family in the greater Boston have a near-fatal eating disorder and favorite website? 1 think you and I lovers in kinky costume doing some and staff. area, or forei gn, non-English still be a porn star! "Starving for both know the answer to that. serious necking, pasted onto a British Why else would we have Buffy the speaking country. I thought mak- Pleasure, Playing with Carrots" sin- Home videos are a great place to looking background, neither of whom Vampire Slayer, seasons one through ing porn just wasn't for me. I was gle-handedly made Calista Flockhart start, even if you can't find a partner. Little did you know when you actually appear in the movie, star on four available on DVD? Clearly, there going to college not only to receive a what she is today. At Colby's technical service students booked the ticket that Bravissimo the cover of the video. You might is at least one Buffy fan in the Colby first rate education, but more impor- And you should never feel like a can show you how to download your expects you to stand and hold a strap think you're in for some soft-core community who knows how to fill out tantly to meet the man I would marry. second rate star because the "'adul t Film and create your very own web- f rom Concord , NH to Cancun Edwardian porn—but no. Just the the purchase request form on the It didn't take me long to realize that videos" are kept in the back. If more site. There are no excuses to not take International Aerodrome. Your lug- usual high society dating circuit. library's webpage. getting good grades and sleeping people knew about these beauties, life by the horns and.make horniness gage is shipped U. S. Mail book-rate What's that all about? Have you ever had the feeling that around wasn't enough. If I wanted to everyone would want to make them, your life. This is college and you will to Cancun, thereby guaranteeing that Aside from proving that you really the folks who design a video cover be popular and successful, I had to taking jobs away from hard working never be young again. Remember, you will wear the same colorful can't judge anything by its cover, it haven't actually viewed the film, or tape myself having sex. But how? front-of-the-video-store actors like porn is not just a job. It's a life skill. hempen shirt and cut-off jeans for the raises some interesting issues about been around pop culture for the last entire week, until the shirt is eaten society. Do we need that extra incen- fifteen years? Take another film: away to the buttons by margarita salt tive of potential eroticism to trick us "Bend it like Beckham." This is a and the jeans are too tight to remove into watching Jane Austen? Is it that movie about soccer (or football), but LETTER because you have worn them into the we have become so accustomed to sex it's really about an Indian girl who Mexican Sea too often. - in movies that without it, we feel sets out to overcome her family's One bright note, however: cheated somehow? Can you name a strict rules and become the best foot- "Security" isn't very severe at Cancun movie made in the last decade that baller in the world! Well not really, Opinionseditor 's personalattack snowball-throwing incident , stepped Thankfull y the prevailing senti- International on the way back. I mean, doesn't fulfill even the slightest carnal but close enough. The cover, however, untrueand unjustified way out of bounds when he clearly ment around campus is that Mr. where would you hide a box-cutter, appetite of the viewer? And it seems depicts a rejoicing Kiera Knightley insinuated that the four boys from the Weinberg has little, if anything, of let alone a bomb? Further, the that when such a film comes to mind with the main character, Parminder third floor Mitchell suite were respon- value to say. Perhaps next year the pilots—Pedro and Lucretia—wear the fear of leaving the crowd dissatis- Nagra, hanging off of her. Very mis- Jeers to the Echo editing staff for sible for the fire alarms. For the Echo will have the wisdom to select bandoleers of .50cal. ammunition fied prompts the publicist to give it a leading. allowing the publication of a shame- record, the students in question an opinion editor less predisposed to and hide themselves in the cock- ridiculous and misleading cover. Are the video cover designers less personal attack written by a self have been exonerated from any sermonize than to provide some sub- pit behind a door of Mayan stone. But sometimes a movie really is afraid that if the cover depicts what righteous, fork-tongued blowhard wrongdoing. stantive content. The next time Mr. Bravissimo 's motto: "Never about sex. In fact, a lot of movies in the movie is actually about, we won't with the writing acumen of a ninth- Truth be told, it is highly unlikel y Weinberg sets his crosshairs on some- Hijacked , Not Once , and Who Miller library seem to know the sub- be interested enough to buy it? Putting grader. Masquerading as an opinion that Mr. Weinberg could even identify one, he'd better be damn sure he Would Care?" ject well. H ave you ever sifted an Indian girl on the cover is only article, the Echo' s oil criticized opin- all four of the students he publicl y knows who they are. So, if Pedro and Lucretia will stop through some of the titles in our video going to sell if there's a white girl to ion editor stepped up on his imaginary blamed without any proof beyond his their incessant forcplay long enough collection? Pretty odd. Don't jump to accompany her? And ratings would soap box and delivere d a pseudo-jour- contempt for anyone who isn 't an Sincerely, to set the autopilot for Concord, your conclusions about the library staff or soar even more if they were embrac- nalistic account of the false fire alarms anti-social, fun-hating tool. Should Would-be frat boys spring break will have been a smash- ovcrzealous requesting patrons ing, offering a subconscious promise that forced AMS residents into the Mr, Weinberg have any hope of being Vince Domesttoo '04 ing (maybe literall y) success. because many of the movies in the of eroticism? Maybe it's not the book cold twice two weeks ago. taken seriously, he should have Phil Geiger '1)4 Climbing down the ladder in New library come from an out of business Mr. Weinberg, while somewhat some idea of what the hell he's Kris King '06 offbeat video store called "Uncle Continued on Page 5 justified in his criticism of a certain talking about. 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NOTE: THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN WIS COMIC STRIP ABE THOSE OF THE ARTIST AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY SHARED DY THE ECHO. tentionally (alcohol, medicines, broken have chronic infection with Hepatitis the U.S., Canada and Western Europe down blood cells, viruses, "toxins" i.e. B. The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) caus- occur in adults via sexual contact or fumes from cleaning fluid, the mercury es more than a million deaths annual- intravenous drug use. in all those fresh fish you catch in ly. About 12 percent of patients with —How to Avoid Hepatitis B: STDs: Status symbols worth dying for? Maine, etc.). Some things can inflame chronic infection will develop cirrho- .'* get immunized if you haven't the liver. The effect can be additive and sis of the liver annually and a smaller been, especially concept of STDs as more fun packed After researching in the Health cumulative (i.e. drinking alcohol when percentage will develop hepatocellu- * if you work in a health field into a micrometer than is technically Center, that street: cred 1 desire so ' you have mononucleosis is double bad lar cancer. These can become debili- * if you are sexuallyactive or plan to be legal, I set out to find an answer to the much just does not seem to be worth or worse). One specific virus that tating, chronic illnesses. * if you use TV drugs or ever plan to burning questions surrounding these the burning sensation. I suppose that inflames the liver is Hepatitis B. We'll Acute infection: ?if you work or reside in a jail portable parties. Initially, from my the whole sterility thing would defi- discuss it here since we were on that HBV is transmitted through blood, —Get latex barriers (i.e. condoms own rjolling, 1 realized that we are the nitely make one cool, but, without roll of" H-" infections you can get from semen and saliva. It is 100 times more or dams) and use them when blood or biggest bunch of suburban pansies scores of illegitimate children, who sex: Herpes, HPV, Hepatitis and HIV. infectious than HTV (human immunod- body fluids may be exchanged GOLD FILTERED OPINIONS that have ever been assembled in the would I send to Colby 20 years from Hepatitis B virus (HBV) belongs to eficiency virus) and, unlike HTV, can —Get tested if you are at high risk By Matt Busch vaunted and prestigious history of now? If we don 't keep Bro employed the Hepadnaviiidae family of viruses. live outside the body in dried blood for or have symptoms large groups of white kids. he might have to come out of his For the junior biologists in the audi- longer than a week. Acute infection www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepa Sexually Transmitted Diseases are In fact, not one person that I asked office , and then who knows what ence, the genome consists of partially may show no outward symptoms. The titis/b/ a hot item here at Colby College; red even had an STD, and all that I really would happen to the world as we double-stranded circular DNA. There is incubation period after infection is one badges and scarlet letters of social dis^ succeeded in doing was ' getting know it. tinction many of us wear alongside a thrown out of a few dorm rooms. I Therefore, fellow Colby students, turned up collar and pearl earrings. A stumbled into the Health Center des- watch out whom you take home from creative metaphor to describe STDs perate for a fix of the street life and the next Heights dance. My assump- VIDEOS AT CO^^ are the hot cars in the parking lot back found a helpful little pamphlet that tion that; STDs give you street cred in Stereotypical High School; the shattered my world. seerns to me to be the most fallacious Continued from Page 4 most popular kids had them, and most Colby students do, in fact, have statement since my admissions coun- I hoursperusing the four aisles readingtitles add to the collection.Renting movies reall y everyone, else wanted to catch a ride STDs, and, more importantly, the selor told me that Colby possesses a or film you can judge by the cover, but and mostlyjust wmdering where , and why, can't be any easier or cheaper. on them. number is not as tiny as I was led to diversity of perspectives. STDs could- the viewers themselves. we got some of the movies. All thattime I Maybe one day you'll be able to A wise man, my roommate, has believe. So if I talked, to you about n 't give you street cred, because none On top of this whole misleading could've just typed 'feature film" in the look at a video and trust that the peo- more than once told me that the best your STDs this weekend and you have of us have any. Instead, make sure to cover fiasco, there's just a ton of "subject" field to produce categorizedlists ple on the cover will actually appear way to get yourself a little bit of street something on your chest, and maybe look for next week's column, "STDs movies in the video library. With of all Colby's movies. in the movie. But for now, you'll just cred is to go out and procure for your- somewhere else too, you need to fess Make You More Nautical: Fact or 6,005 videos and 215 DVDs, (2,258 And if Colby,Bates or Bowdoin doesn't have to trust me that "Persuasion" is self a cool sounding STD like "The up and give me a call. Fiction?" feature films) the choices can be over- have a movie youcrave youcan just fill out not a pom. Clap." Actually, this not only garners Not only did I learn that Colby stu- Actually, I think the lesson that I whelming. I've probably spent many a purchase requestform and most likely one esteemed street cred, but essen- dents lie a lot (in fact over 30 percent have learned is that, while what peo- tially makes one a hit with the of the time), but I also learned there a ple look like on the outside is para- ladies—there is always a less sanitary lot of unsavory little gems of physical mount, it isn 't important what side to the mysterious dark, tall and functions that come along with being someone looks like on the inside, but , little handsome type. able to use the pickup line, "Hey baby, instead what they look like on the cel- MUSICAL CHAIRS TABLES AND MARBLES: Z////tr/A?/^^ effect Still not having completely decided want to come sit on my clap and lular side. to drink the 'Kool-Aid' on the whole watch the movie?" Continued from Page 4 in many ways we don't control the Colby's socjal patterns (i.e. no one kinds of tables and atmospheres they leaves their rooms and some learn to romantic meal or a club or sports team produce. It's like we are watching televi- drink through their nose—it must be BASSETT: 4 taw; might pull 20 to 50 chairs within the sion but have lost the remote. possible) to little more than a scratch • vicinity of a circular table only to EntertainmentToni ght is coming on and no on our pristine bubble. I know. This is engulf the table—so that no one can one wants to watch it The TV is so far quite a range. The only absolute we trip never to forget even fit their tray on the table, render- away, the remote is lost and you are going have is that once the tables are ing it useless after all. to learn about the lives of people you should changed, the saying "the tables have Continued from Page 4 Table choices tend not to elicit care very little about turned" will have greater significance. ^Kf^ e ^^^ s^^^HHHf MI J i ^JZ^i mKMK^^^u much thought. More often , at dining And, here is my question: what Performing the subtle car moving Hampshire will bring you back to n^M %kf\U T ^aiSSmT&^m^m\mmmmmmlm^m\mmmm\\^m^m^kmmmhalls we are concerned with what is happens if our dining hall tables are shifts on Grant, he would appear New England normality—ice , going to be served. Do I really want to different. What would Foss be like if, rather disturbed. "Where is my car?" slush, wind and a three-hour drive eat that tempeh? Do I really want to instead of big circular tables in the He would ask us. "Oh, I thought I back to Colby in a van operated wait in the long line for the deep-fried middle, there were small square ones? knew where my car was. I can't find by Whi ppet Van Lines. You'll be ravioli? Should I just eat the tempeh What if Dana was two long banquet it, again. I must be losing my mar- back on Mayflower Hill by and skip the line? These are the ques- tables—top and bottom floor respec- bles." Maybe it is time for Colby to Wednesday owing to a U-joint prob- tions we ask ourselves. tively? What if Bob's didn't have any lose its marbles. lem in Lewiston. You fixed it yourself Once equipped with food and tray, tables at all and the tired athletes were Do you have an idea of something f mSm with your box-cutter. BHIliMMWSMlMWmmmmmWtim^^^r-*€ mwMmW°WAT'* jkHm f ^Ir-,f -^^mMmx-iMLXmri tables are more often come upon than forced to sit on the dirty ground? that would mildly change Colby, too? Of course, you missed the exam sought out. At peak hours for any din- I imagine the shift to be somewhere Write a column about it. Contact the scheduled for Tuesday after break, and ing hall we sit where there is room. So, between a fundamental change in editor, me, at [email protected] the hastily scrawled "excuse" from Norman, the Whippet driver, gets you a much-deserved sneer from your instructor, who spent spring break in Waterville, marking your other papers. She is in no mood to pity someone who appears in her office with a deep tan and sally clothes. Anyway, your notes and cl othes arc slowly making their way back to Waterville, stamped "Return to Sender." Things will work out; they always do. Seniors—the saltiest of Caiicunians—will graduate on time—well , most will. And it is Colby tradition never to reveal the glories of Bravissimo Airlines to an underdassperson; thus Ihe same vic- timization will repeal itself in '05. 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IF*• Healthy Maine Partnerships1 - ' ' / -ftt ;vt.;p|t 4u'cil iJfeh«|ui{ u»|y* t^r*id^M)|4»r <- - u _ _ _ _J Buin i inn — — — — —. — nurcuw of If c*hh, IVrartmcnt of llanrun Setvioci this week Figures of Speech Theater visits; presents"She Who Loves" ' her best perfor- THURSDAY MARCH 4 By KAREN PRAGER various puppetry techniques and per- Dimow s music was appropriately dra- STAFF WRITER form their regular touring shows. matic, although the dissonant tones may mance. The • Activism Potluck "She Who Loves," the play Figures have seemed out of place to those not shaman danced 5:30 p.m. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Speech Theater brought to Colby, familiar with Noh theater. for the Great Smith Room night, Figures of Speech Theater, a vis- was in a category all its own. The style ¦ The drawback of Figures of Speech Spirits and even- ¦ • ' • ' .. Museum Lectures with iting theatrical company, put on "She was so drastically different from any- Theater 's performance was how Jong it tually collapsed Professor Michael Marlais Who Loves" in Strider Theater. The thing Colby's Theater and Dance took for the actual story to start. The into the sand. . 7 p.m, : show combined music, dance and department performs that at times, the show began with the unveiling of a sand Dimow began to Art Museiim Japanese Noh theater, which includes audience may have been taken aback pit and the audience watched as another play and atten- • SGA Film: Mono LisaSmile masks, staccato music and a unique, and occasionally confused. member of the company, Andrea tion shifted to his 9:30 p.m. deliberate movement style. The show began with a long musical Goodman, dug in the sand and revealed side of the stage, Arey 005 John and Carol Farrell founded introduction, performed by two of the various objects that had been buried. but looking back, ' Figures of Speech Theater, based out of members of the company, Colby Once the company started using the the audience NAOMI WILSON/THE COLBY ECHO FRIDAY, MARCH 5 Freeport, Me., in 1982. Since then, they ; Applied Music Associate Carl Dimow puppets in the second scene, the show would have The unique show' "She-Wlio-Loves, " in Strider. • International Coffee Hour have toured around the country and the and Carol Farrell. Dimow performed became much more interesting. noticed that the 4:30 -:6 p.m. world with their shows, which blend his original compositions, which he ... . • The puppetry work, most of it by shaman puppet was still moving— brought a few lighter moments to a dark Mary Low Coffeehouse puppetry, music and dance movements. played on the shakuhachi, cigar-box Goodman, was beautifully done. After Goodman was able to make the puppet and thought-provoking performance. ':¦• SGA Film: Mona LisaSmile Figures of Speech Theater puts on sev- ukulele and bass flute. Carol Farrell's watching for a few minutes, the audi- "breathe" and show the character 's Figures of Speech Theater blended 7 and 9:30 p.m. eral other shows including ''Cupid and vocals gave the musical pieces an eerie ence was able to forget about exertion as he lay on the ground. Her several interesting techniques for a ' ¦ Arey OOS ' •. .: Psyche," "The Beanstalk Variations," feeling, especially when her part includ- Goodman's presence entirely, although expert work brought the puppets to life unique performance. The Theater and • Vanessa Hidary in "Culture and "Nightingale." Some of their shows ed quarter tones, notes which are closer she was clearly standing right in front of for the audience. Another ¦highlight of Dance Department should be com- Bandit" are designed for children, and the group in pitch than half steps, the 'smallest us, holding the puppet. Goodman's con- the show were the Goodman 's mended for expanding the minds and 7 p.m. ' runs school programs where they teach interval that can be played on a piano. trol of the Village shaman puppet was Buffoons, shadow puppets , which tastes of Colby's audiences. Page Commons "• Mosaic: What Do You See? Cultural Expo 9 p.m. Performance of Zen music in museum defies musical conventions Page Commons By MICHAEL GREENBERG altering the pitch through changes in his Tanglewood and other venues. explained that Zen monks would often where one becomes keenly aware." Zen SATURDAY, MARCH 6 STAFF WRITER or her embouchure. As Schlefer said, Despite these impressive credentials, cover their face when playing as a way and its music stress a goal , of achieving • Mosaic: What Do You See? learning to play this difficult instrument he was visibly pleased to perform at to "get rid of the self." emptiness-—a powerful message in this Workshops all day Last Thursday night, students, facul- is more about "process, not result," and Colby. Commenting on the perfor- Zen music is iiot about taking a hectic modern century. . Various locations ty and community members gathered in anyone who heard his performance can mance space, Schlefer said it was one of musical journey, for rarely does a piece As I listened to the music of the •¦• John-Alex Mason Acoustic the lower galleries of the Colby College attest to the shakuhachi 's rich and med- the best he's ever played in , referring to even contain a melody. Rather, it is Japanese shakuhachi, performed with Blues Museum of Art to listen to traditional itative quality. the wonderful way the shakuhachi's about a journey from within, and the impressive skills of James Nyoraku 8 p.m. Japanese Zen music, performed by The New York Times has called tone resonated throughout the Lower Schlefer comforted the audience by Schlefer, I was struck by the expres- Mary Low Coffeehouse James Nyoraku Schlefer, Shakuhachi- Schlefer a "Master of The Shakuhachi," Jette galleries. saying it was okay to fall asleep during siveness of such a simple yet painstafc • Mosaic Keynote Address by Grand Master. for he received the prestigious Dai-Shi- In a program that lasted just over an this music. Considering that many had ingly-crafted instrument. In the last Dr. Cornel West The shakuhachi is an end-blown Han (Grand Master's Certificate) in hour, James Nyoraku Schlefer intro- already dozed off and others were in a piece of the evening, Schlefer mimic- 8 p.m. bamboo flute and is the only instrument 2001, being one of few non-Japanese to duced and performed four traditional relaxed state, this comment was both ked the sound of crickets by producing Page Commons connected with the practice of Zen gain this distinction. Schlefer studied pieces for the shakuhach i as well as one amusing and encouraging. a high-pitched and focused tone, dis- • SGA Film: MonaLisa Smile Buddhism. Though the shakuhachi has the instrument in . Japan and New York, relatively contemporary work from Performing traditional works more playing how music in the Zen tradition 7 and 9:30 p.m. only four holes, much of its haunting where he currently has ait active teach- 1928. Beginning the program by slowly closely associated with Zetv mediation, can become at . once a fusion of the per- Arey 005 sonority comes from the performer's ing career. Schlefer has also performed walking in and playing the shakuhachi Schlefer told listeners to pay attention former and the instrument with the nat- skill at half-holing, quarter-holing and at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, with a basket over his head, he to the silences, for in Zen, "silence is ural world. Journey down the streets of Harlem Aardvark Jazz Orchestra performs jazz classics and contemporary innovations

By EMMA McCANDLESS A&E EDITOR .

Performing for a packed crowd in Lorimer Chapel last Saturday night, the Boston-based Aardvark Jazz Orchestera gave a lively and dynamic concert as part of this year 's Music at Colby series. By all accounts, their per- formance was one of the best concerts the series has seen this year. The first half of the concert, as intro- duced by orchestra director Mark Harvey, focused on traditional , "classic

jazz favorites," all of which had been » ¦ ... ilidr. n.« lXmz3Z££-mm *- —' ¦ i'.'r-' " I.— - ^m-^.dl '^ . i " —**mmm ^m composed by the renowned jazz musi- mom WILSON/ DIE COIBY ECHO The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra performed in the chapel last Saturday. cian Duke Ellington. The set opened with the livel y rest of the orchestra, as well as a dis- very unique sound that was ,quite dif- blues-sty le composition "The Old tinctive percussion beat that was trul y ferent fro m the first piece and served to Circus Train" and gave a good promise reminiscent of a train bouncing along a firmly establish the orchestra as a of things to come throug hout the (nick. This number gol Ihe already group of talented jazz musicianswith a evening. Hi ghli ghts included interest- attentive audience bopping to the blues great depth of talent , ing melodies from guitarist Richard beat and ready for more. The Iillington classic "Solitude" was Another bluesy Iillington number, NAOMI WATSON/mt COI.IIY rciio Nelson , whose play ing accented the A poetry reading in the Pugh Center was part of a celebration of the culture of the Harlem Renaissance last week. piece while also blending well with the "T he Mooche," followed , offering a Continued on Page 7 Overlooked and underrated: "City "Lord of the Rings" reigns over normal of God, " this ye ar's real Best Picture ceremony at this year's Academy Awards nominees (and evenluiil winners ) Tim brought a much-needed MTV-style lo By MARLOW STERN By MARLOW STERN Kobbins and Scan I'mn , who are the usuall y formal Oscars. STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER known to be outspoken liberals. In regards to Ihe awards themselves, The 76lh Annual Academy Awards However, they thankfully realized that all of Ihe frontrunners emerged victori- Once in a while a film comes along was a predictable allair. Host Hill y Ihe Academy Awards was not (he prop- ous. "The Lord of (he Kings: The that possesses the power to floor you; Crystal applied his standard routine by er stage for political/social commentary Return of Ihe King" was the night 's big a film that connects with its audience opening the ceremony with a film clip anil kept their mouths shut. winner, securing Oscar trophies for all in a fascinating and unique way; a of series of movie parodies entitled , 11 of its nominations including the big film that, whether you want it to or "Return of the Host." Then , Crystal one, llest Picture of the Year.Scan Penn not, will alter your world view. "City continued to his opening monologue collected his first statuette for Host of God" is that kind of film. wilh his customary melody of the Best In regards to Actor in "Mystic River," while Charli/.e "City of God" is, ironically, a desti- Picture nominees, in the process sere- the awards Therim won Best Actress for tute housing project on the outskirts of nading a bemused Clint Kaslwood "Monsler." In the supporting cate- picturesque Rio de Janicro, Brazil. while sitting on his lap, ala Jack themselves , all gories, Tim Rohhins wpn Ihe Hest Based on the novel !>y Paulo Lins, a Nicholson in I'M . of the frontrun- Supporting Actor Oscar for his charac- former resident in the slums, "City of Aside from Crystal's usual sehtick , ter in "Mystic River," and Rcnee God" is a crime saga exposing the the awards were, j well , succinct. The ners emerged Zellweger triumphed in her supporting three decades of gang violence that ceremony was devoid of outrageous victorious. role in "Cold Mountain." Meanwhile, plagued the housing project ) from its antics there were no streiikers , "Rings" director Peter Jackson was creation in the 1960's to its "cleans- Indians or particularl y outrageous polit- finally given his due and received Ihe ing" in the 1980's. The film is narrat- WWWIMHII.UIM ical commentary (like Vanessa There were some other funny award for Hest Director (making up for 'City of God" is ed hy Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigucs), a a powerful, compelling drama froma talented director. Redgrave's support of the l'I,0 in l'>7K , moments in Ihe awards besides his 201) 1 "Fellowship" snub). prospective photographer unsullied by turns to see that he is I nipped between The film then Hashes back to a June I'onda's Vietnam War bashing in Crysfnfs-customary unties. Hen Stiller There was a live-second delay at this the chaos that ensues in his hometown. the infantile gang and the police. Nexl young Buscape, playing soccer in a 1972, and, niosl recently, Michael ciinie out dressed as Slursky from Ihe year 's Oscars due to the absurd The opening sequence of "City of to Hitchcock's "Vertigo," this is the yard with friends lj'l Dice, Bene, and Moore's 2003 rant on George Dubya). upcoming film "Slarsky and Hutch ," to "Nipp legale" fiasco involving Janet God" is superbly crufled, as it portrays most amazing opening sequence I've the "Tender Trio"- a gang consisting In fuel, there was only one anti-war present mi award with coslar Owen Jackson, While this delay did not great- the' infantile gang of notorious Ihug ever witnessed in a film. It cleverly of IhiNcape 's brother (ioo.se, Cli pper, comment by Best Documentary winner 'Wilson , who was dressed in formal ly affect the ceremony, it was ohvious Li'l Ze (Loandro I-'irmino), frantically equates Uuscape to a helpless chicken , and Shaggy. The 1%0's follows the liirnl Morris, ami it wasn't completely utlire . Also, Will Pencil MI id Jack Muck that actors were watching their respec- chasing after a chicken through the running for his life. And , it brilliantly "Tender Trio," a gang of amateurs that out of context given (hat his film was a concocted a hilarious song for the tive steps. In summation , the 76 Annual project ulieys. The chose stops in an captures the division between the pulls off a big job by robbing a war documentary "The l< 'og of War." orchestral music that frequentl y inter- Academy Awards weal oil* without a open sheet as Ihe chicken halts til I he chaotic stale of nature (housing pro- Most Oscar watchers were predicting rupts people's iicceptwicc speeches nail hiii'h , anil proved to be mildly enter- feet of Buscap6, and he dramatically ject) and society (police). Hush-bushing from highly I'uvorcd "ushers" them oflsliigu. These skits taining fanfare. Continued on Page 8 Beer Review SPOTUqHT ONTH E ARTS Two roommates, two six-packs Julie Miller '06

By EMMA McCANDLESS Sunday night for me, he would be there. In fact, he was A&E EDITOR By BILL YOUNKER the one who had suggested it. STAFF WRITER We popped in "Dazed and Confused" (fitting, I know), Ask Julie Miller '06 what she reclined fully, and started in. The first beer was Anheuser loves about theater and watch her Colby students are often described as having a "work Busch's new "World Select" Lager. The label said that face light up. This sophomore dou- hard, play hard" mentality. It seemed that on this Sunday A&B consulted ten of the best brewers from around the ble major in theater and dance and night, most every Colby student of legal age had to catch world to create this beer. After the first sip, it was appar- English has already made quite a up on the work hard aspect. Or, after a weekend that ent that the fancy bottle and label and the jacked-up price name for herself on campus in the entailed a "keg race-" and a Heights dance might have been the only things A&B had considered. year-and-a-half she has been at that hadn't seen so many seniors since, "It's like a Budweiser," said Donovan. Colby—probably due largely to well, ever, there were also a lot of stu- Just as he made that comment, in her genuine passion for her art. dents out there who were just too burnt walked Josh Cleaver '04. He took a sip "I really think that, while theater out to do anything but vegetate in front and added to Donovan 's remark, is nice to use as entertainment, of the Oscars. "Yeah, with a hint of class," what really inspires me about it is I had searched high and low, every Next up was Harp Lager. "This is a lit- its potential to be used as an instru- nook and cranny on and off Colby's tle classier [than World Select]," said ment for social change," Miller campus, but on this Sunday night, the Donovan. said. "It's a really powerful tool to sound usually more enticing than "Yeah, and a little less American," motivate people and inspire them the call of the Sirens—the sound of I agreed. to action, to make them want to free beer—had momentarily lost "One in the same," responded jump out of their seats and go out its power. Arriving home exhaust- Donovan. and change the world." ed, I had forgotten about one place As the night wore on and Miller has been acting since her TAMMY LEWIN/THE COLBY ECHO that would never let me down. I Donovan started on his third first year of high school. "It was Julie Miller '06. looked' - depressed because I had Harp, he professed, "Three my outlet," she said of the theater. failed to find this week's panelists. [Harps] is better than two." "I did a lot of shows and sort of Miller said. "I didn't expect that; I was is working with Associate Professor ^c I plopped the two six-packs $ "Think that's got anything to moved up through the ranks. I final- just really grateful for the opportunity." and Chair of the Department of down in the common room. The 3 do with the fact you've also drank ly directed my senior year." That the student theater group Theater and Dance Joylynn Wjng to only person there was my room- ' • two of the A&B's?" I asked. As a high school senior, Miller would give Miller such an opportuni- secure a directing internship in London mate of four years, Danny ; "Oh yeah. Definitely," agreed directed a one-act play about the ty is not really surprising, particularly while she is there. Donovan '04; He asked me who ; Donovan. Holocaust. "It was great," she said in light of her considerable, achieve- "I have so much to learn about was going to do the review and I Anyone who likes to sip on of the experience. "I had a really ments in acting for the group's vari- directing; I learn so much from pathetically mumbled, "1 don 't, good brews knows that Harp had good time and I knew I wanted to ous student productions last year. As a every director I work with," Miller know, people in our house, 1 \ to beat out A&B. Harp is brewed direct again." first year student, Miller participated said. "It would be so great to work ,.- guess^" % by Guinness, which is evident She got the chance to do just that in "12. Angry Men," "The Vagina with a professional director for a However, due to my epic search, I upon first and last sip. World this past January, with Powder and Monologues," "The Laramie Project" whole semester." had not noticed that our four other ¦Select, "on the other hand, was Wig's surprise hit "The Art of and "The Hypochondriac," all stu- Miller also has a deep interest in housemates were busy doing whatever it is they do. It was nothing more than a Budweiser Dining." With this show, Miller dent-run productions. Thi s spring, she children 's theater, an interest she just Donovan and me. brewed with higher quality water. ' proved her substantial natural talent will appear in "Machinal," directed hopes to pursue at length in the future. Sensing someone's anguish and being able to come up But on this night (to sound as cheesy and lame as the for directing, working with her cast by Liz Neumann ' 04. Last semester "Theater is just a really incredible with an appropriate solution is like a sixth sense that Oscars), the real winners were two roommates, kickin ' to deliver a spot-on and very profes- she made her first appearance in a educational tool,''Miller said. "It's a develops between college roommates that have lived back, reliving good times and getting drunk not because sional production that played to department show at Colby in "The great way to help kids; develop together as long as Donovan and I have. "Well, we got we wanted to, but because we had to for the sake of the sold-out houses for the duration of Man of Mode." themselves and gain self-esteem. To two six-packs and two of us. I say we each drink six beers. illustrious Beer Review. And that's what being true col- its weekend run in January. Next spring, Miller plans to travel to go into schools and bring theater to I've got nothing else to do." Genius. lege roommates is all about, "I was really excited that [Powder London for the final year of the CBB kids has always been a dream of It's times like these when I know why Donovan and I _ and Wig] let me direct as a sophomore," theater program there. She said that she mine/It's one of my million ideas." live together. If it meant he had to get a little tipsy on

AARDVARK: LivelyJan celebrationin former Continued from Page 6 next on the program, featuring rich, deep vocals from Jerry Edwards. Edwards' performance was very soulful NO SKIMPING and full of emotion, and Harvey's arrangement of the piece had a relaxed, easy feel to it that was quite enjoyable. NO The next number, the first real high LAC K OF COVERAGE point of the concert, was the grandiose, - epic composition "Caravan." This *&£ v -~ -J _!¦*_' *J* K* * \ , * r ?"< * extremely unique piece showcased the orchestra's ability to take on very uncon- ventional jazz. The group did a fantastic > ing the aura of Middle f v r HH job convey I " f *-* j &./ "£* **, * ..*. , ttJtfHoV JKE^V ^* I^^^ H * t ' ' t <• *, {"* */% Eastern mystery in the composition, * ' t I ^fn" idiO T"? 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The ability of world, the list of his achievements is Don't be so sure. Remy and his friends to enjoy each long. Much of the Work he does cen- The dying Rimy (Remy Girard) other 's company is enlightening and ters around vocals and big band, but defines himself as "a sensual social- inspiring. However, Remy's unsettled he's also done albums such as "25" Harry Connick Jr. ist." In other words, he's the embodi- relationship with the members of his that are geared toward vocals and ; Only Ybu ment of the 1960's intellectual with an family is perhaps the most troubling piano, an instrumental trio album in important social conscience and an and emotional plot element of the film "Lofty 's Roach Souffle," a bona drums. Nearjy all of the songs fea- almost destructive passion for women, (and for that matter of our lives). fide , rockin ' album in "Star Turtle," ture violin and cello arrangements wine and freedom. However, his "The Barbarian Invasions" has the and a solo piano album , along with and most of the songs have a saxo- hedonism and political commitment not-so-common ability to make you arranging and performing the music phone solo from the big band boys. have taken a high toll on his life. laugh and cry at the same time. It is for a film ("When Harry Met There are bright spots though and WIWV.IMD0.COM Arguably, he has failed as a husband, definitely a movie about questions, the "The Barbarian Invasions. " Sally"), and writing and composing Connick, who arranged , orchestrated as a father, and as a professional. On questions we all ask ourselves just to a musical, as well as being, an- actor. and conducted all the material, does the other hand, his son Sebastien find ourselves unable to provide not the only barbarian, the barbarians were 40, 400 or 4,000 years ago. "Only You," his 18 album , is a very know how to make a great arrange- (Stephane Rousseau), someone who answers. Many of the issues brought are whole new generation of junkies The acting in the movie is .as believ- light collection of romantic stan- ment of a standard. For example, the has never read a book due to his devo- up in the movie might not seem rele- and financiers with a new reality, able as the conflicts are real. They dards either written or popularized first track, "More," is accented by tion to video games and whose mar- vant to college students and they might Remy's world is on the wane as magically convey the ease that one in the 1950s and '60s. beautiful French horns, which hel ps riage couldn't be more tedious, is a indeed be hard to grasp, but being money is valued over "intelligence" feels with good friends and the awk- The new record exemplifies What it stand out from the rest. successful international financier, exposed to them and experiencing our (or critical compassionate thinking) wardness of sharing one's space with we have come to expect from What 's never missing from the earning in one month his father 's own emotions and fears through some- and the puritan and dull values of a loved enemy. In one of the scenes Connick: another solid album. album is Connkk's rich, full voice annual income. He is simply a very body else's lens can be a •very comfort- American capitalism take over the Remy cries as he watches his daugh- However, when paired with other that,prompted someone who stopped successful capitalist. ing and relieving experience. wild excitement for life. However, the ter ' sweet "and caring message in releases in the pantheon of Connick by while I was listening to ask if I However, the director and screen-; The title of the movie refers to the fact that Remy accepts Sebastien's Sebastien 's: computer, the same material , his newest effort is less was playing Frank Sinatra. It's close writer Denys Arcand is not interested Sept. 11 attacks, but also applies more capitalist money to make his last days daughter that refuses to return home to than stellar. Simply.put, the album is enough, as Connick has one of the in comparing father and son; he broadly to the sense of change in our more bearable is a clear sign that see him for the last time. This might uninteresting. The contrasts are min- : best voices I've heard in modern instead chooses to explore the con- lives and the unfolding of history that sometimes we are jike the barbarians. be one of the most deliciously touch- imal, and Connick's material usually jazz. The string arrangement 'The flicting and fragmented relationship shapes our identities. For Remy his The historical references and jokes in ing moments in recent cinema. "The consists of up-tempo songs in addi- Very Thought of You" is particulaj ly between people who cannot help but own son, with his sophisticated laptop the film are aimed at showing us that Barbarian Invasions" belongs to that tion to the ballads. Arid while I real- lush and soothing and the tenor sax love one another despite failed expec- _and expensive suits, is a barbarian our egocentrism is misleading, partly unique category of intimate films that ly like his arrangements, the solo on "Only You" is as smooth as tations and opposing life styles. You invading his—beloved territory of because today we are not any worse, are profound and entertaining at Ihe instrumentation is almost uniform. any, but the problem here is that will certainly find more than one situ- Mediterranean socialism. But his son is or better for that matter, than men same time. Don't be afraid. The sticker on the packaging told me there is little variation. "Only You" that the album consisted of romantic is certain ly a good album , but it standards "with big band." But the leaves me longing for 'something "Dracula ''' is one creepy big band is only used on one song: more inte resting. It is, of course, a Bram Stokers vampire "Save the Last Dance For Me," and romantic album of older songs, so Xenophobia and racism, particularly gious text, tells that one is liable to get it's hardly big. Most of the songs are maybe I'm too young to understand , By DARREN INCE anti-Semitism, are prime but often over- leprosy if garlic touches the flesh. played with the trio of Connick him- but right now 1 think I'm going to go CONTRIBUTING WRITER; The racial motifs of Stoker 's novel self on piano and vocals , Neal Caine listen to "Star Turtle." center on blood. Indeed the word on bass and Arthur Latin, II on The only book to sell more copies Xenophobia and "Dracula" sounds similar to the Gaelic than the novel "Dracula" is the Bible. (Irish) translation for "bad blood" Whereas the Bible is often looked upon racism, particu- (droch-fola). As Dracula infects the for its spiritual direction and moral larly anti- blood of its victims, so too Victorian CITY OF GOD: The sensationa/Munderappre- purification, it stands in stark contrast to society worried that its race and, pro- the racism, homophobia, misogynism, Semitism, are gressively, its culture would degenerate sexuality and violence of "Dracula." prime but often due to the exogamy of its citizens. This ciateilfilinthatis the real Best Pictureof2003 "Dracula" has been and remains a cul- racial blood was related to Christianity tural phenomenon, along with overlooked through the sacrament of the Eucharist, Continued from Page 6 inhabitant of the City of God. Frankenstein's creature, a monster to themes of (the life-eternal that Dracula needs for Directed by Fernando Mei-relles, which society has adapted to represent nourishment) a scared blood that flowed hotel/brothel, with tragic results. After "City of God" is an epic crime saga its anxieties toward difference. "Dracula." through and gave society it^jjeligious the "Tender Trio" disbands, the . 1970"s that is truly a triumph of modern cine- A riveting read, Bram Stoker's novel unity. Stoker seems particularly anxious Bram Stoker chronicles the character Li'l Ze's ma. The cast, a troupe of kids taken concerns the invasion of Count Dracula that non-Christian intruders might taint Dracula (Leandro Firmino) ascent to power. off the streets of Brazil, effectively into English society in order to procreate looked themes of "Dracula." A major this blood. The callous Li'l Ze, formerly known enhance the raw power of the film. a line of Vampires. He infects two wave of Jewish immigration to England Other occurrences in Victorian soci- it would be in a Victorian courthouse. as Li'l Dice, teams with his childhood Additionally, the editing in "City of women with his blood so that a group of occurred in the 1890's, to which Stoker ety shaped Stoker's novel and form it The popularity of "Dracula" is still friend and play boy Bene (Phelli pe God" by Daniel Rczende is para- five men must risk life and limb in order seems to have responded by portraying into a socio-historical textbook of alive. Recent film adaptations include Haagensen) to run a drug ring in the mount. 'With the dissolves and jump to "save the girl" and rid England of the Judaism, personified by the character Britain in the 1890's. The trial of Oscar Mel Brooks' parody "Dracula, Dead and City of God, using children as dealers. cuts, fast cutting, freeze-frames, and evil intnider. In the style of an Arthurian Dracula, as a negative presence in Wilde, whom Stoker knew quite well, Loving It" in 1997 and "Dracula 2000," Then 1980's are featured. Li'l Zc slides, Rczende effectively captures legend, Stoker presents a battle between Britain. Dracula 's physique, geographi- occurred in 1 895. Both Wilde and Stoker ushering the Transyl vanian terror into makes two grave mistakes by wrong- the chao s of the crime-stricken ghetto, good and evil, however, with entirely cal origin, obsession with money and hailed from Ireland, and the woman to Ihe 21 st centuiy. Perhaps society should ing rival gang-leader Carrot (Matheus due to his manipulation of time . "City one-dimensional characters. dissimilar dietary codes all correspond whom Wilde first proposed, Florence reconsider the novels artistic integrity in Nachtergaele) and passive sharp- of God" is a "Goodfellas"-csque "Dracula" was written by the to the anti-Semitic stereotype of Balcombc, later married Sloker, Covert the context of its racism, hom ophobia shooter Knockout Ned (Seu Jorge). crime saga that is not to be missed. Irishman while he was living in England Victorian society. The two most effec- homophobic references in the novel cen- and misogynism , however it is more This leads to all-out gang warfare in The child violence, while excruciat- and was published in 1897. The I890's tive weapons against Dracula, garlic and ter on Wilde's similarity to Dracula, his likel y that Dracula will remain the the City of God between Carrot and ing, adds to the films gritty realism. were a tumultuous lime in Britain and the crucifix , have connections with physique, foreignncss, feminine man- "Living Un-Dead," more corny film Li'l Ze. Amidst the , chaos, Buscape So,-if you want to witness the crown- the anxieties of its people toward new Judaism, the later obviously related to nerisms, and alleged sexual devianccs. adaptations will be made and Romanian seizes the chance to become a famous ing work of 2003, surrender yourself ideas encroaching upon conservative Ihe Jewish disbelief of the authenticity Furthermore many of Ihe diaries of the tourism will continue to reap Ihe rewards newspaper photographer, for only he to the chaos and disorder of the "City Victorian norms that are in the novel. of Jesus while the Talmud, a Jewish reli- novel arc written in "short-hand", just as of a phenomenal novel. can gain access to the gangs as an of God.""

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'' ' " 'S'- ^^ Men S' swimming p lacesnin th at NESCAC meet Devastator of the Week cut qualifying time of 52.24 in the 100- swimmer to have a chance to advance Vallaly in the 100-yard butterfly. By ERICA AYOTTE ' SPORTS EDITOR yard backstroke.His performance earned the N.C.A.A.S in the 100-yard back- "The [men s] team had an outstand- him the third-fastest time in the stroke. The decision as to whether or not ing season, even though our record does- The men's swim team scored a total of NESCAC for that event. Dewey also had Dewey will be invited to the meet will n't reflect it," Burton said. "In the last 511.5 team points to place ninth out of .11 a second-place finish in the 50-yard be announced by the N.C.A.A. today. three [regular season] meets it came teams at the New England Small College backstroke at 24.55. 'They usually take 21 per event," Coach down to the last relay. We have a young Athletic Conference Championship Both of Dewey's times in the 100- Tom Burton said. "He is the twenty-fust. team, but we have a wonderful freshmen Meet held at Bowdoin College Feb. 27 yard and 50-yard backstroke were We're hoping he falls on the right side of class that we hope to build upon for next and 28. The team's greatest accomplish- Colby records, He was the 16th-highest the bubble." year. The departing seniors have built ment was beating out Bates College by individual scorer of the meet earning 79 The N.C.A.A. championship meet the foundation. While the freshmen and 6.5 points to avenge their regular season points for Colby. Williams College, the will be held in St. Louis, Miss. March sophomores may enjoy the fruits, the loss to the Bobcats. champions of the meet with 1732.5 18-21, The women's competition will seniors' hard work got us there." Captain Nick Battista '04 said, team points, claimed nine of the 23 top- be held the previous weekend. Colby's Burton noted the strength of "There were many high points to the scoring swimmers. Laura Miller '05, Meg Vallaly '07, NESCAC swimming competition as a meet, but I think as a team the high point In the 200-yard medley relay the Mule Anne Muir '07 and Beth Foxwell '06 marker of the team's success. was beating Bates, They heat us in a team of Battista, Tom Ireland '05, Mitch will attend the meet as members of the "NESCAC swimmers are the fastest really close dual meet this year so it was Bartkiewicz '07 and Dewey placed sixth 400-yard medley relay. in the country in five to six events. nice to show them what Colby swim- with. a time of 1:37.65. Miller, Vallaly and Muir also quali- Consider the competition: our team ming is all about." The NESCAC championships fied in individual events as well, Miller could beat'50 percent of the teams in The individual highlight of the meet marked the end of team competition for in the 50-yard and 100-yard butterfly, the country right now." was first year Jabez Dewey's national B- the Mules with Dewey as the lone men's Muir in the 100-yard breaststroke and

Outing Glub starts spring with March break adventures NOAH BALAZS/ THE COLBY ECHO . Each trip leaves March 20 and returns trip, which is using a By ALEXA UNDAUER March 27, and with the exception of the guide servicebecause of mmw ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Smokey Mountain trip, will be flying to the avalanche danger. Ries was the major defensive force for the Mules Men's Hockey in their their destinations from Logan Airport in The leaders all have at quarterfinal game against Williams Saturday. He blocked 32 shots of the While some college students spend Boston, Mass. least Wilderness First Ephs' 33. Ries was the NESCAC Player of the Week Nov. 24, 2003. His their spring breaks lying on beaches in Club Co-President Jordan Burke '04 Aid experience and overall save percentage is .908 and his goals against one is 2.28. Ries has Cancun or the Florida Keys, a number explained, "We tried to comeupwith a vari- Leave No Trace training played in approximately 75 percent of the games and has kept the team in of Colby students opt to explore the ety of trips that will accommodatemany and many are EMT's, many games, including against Trinity Jan. 30 when he-had 27 saves. . wilderness on trips hosted by the Colby different interests and abilities." Except the have taken Wilderness Outing Club. In the past, the Outing Smokey Mountain and Yellowstone trips, First Responders and Club has led students to the all other trips are open to all Colby students Search and Rescue Canyonlands National Park in Utah, regardless of experience. courses." parts of Colorado and the Gila The biking and climbing trips will Enthusiasm for the Men's squash f inishes PHOTO COURTESY OF.AYA C0STANT1NO Wilderness in New Mexico. stay at campgrounds, while the back- trips has been substan- Members of the COC and CMC at Red Rocks. This year the adventurous Colby stu- packing trips will stay at backcountry tial in 2004. "this year, at 19 in nation at Yale dent is not short of choices, as the campsites. The ski trip will stay in yurts, we had overwhelming numbers of sign- try our hardest to get cheap group deals Outing Club will host six different trips which are heated canvas tents. Co- ups, with hundreds of people signing up from airlines and rental places." The from which to choose: a backpacking President Tom Rogers '04, who will for trips which allow 6-10 slots each. We Outing Club provides most equipment, By NI COLE LAVERY team really came through and trip in the Great Smokey Mountains in lead the canoeing and kayaking trip, had so many sign-ups this year that we such as tents, stoves, cook wear and STAFF WRITER showed their mental and physical Tennessee and North Carolina, a back- explained, "My trip to Florida is staying expanded the climbing trip and road bik- some sleeping bags and backpacks. toughness in the end," Khan said. country skiing trip in Western in 'chickies,' which are elevated plat- ing trip to include more people. We have Both Burke and Rogers have been The men's squash team competed Phelan was instrumental in the Yellowstone, a road biking trip along forms on stilts because the Everglades is a total of 51 people going on trips." club members since their first year at in the Summers Division of the Colby win by winning his challeng- the coast of Northern California, a a big marsh filled with alligators and Rogers said. ' ' ."- Colby and have had great experiences Team Championships at Yale ing match. "[He] had lost to his kayaking and canoeing trip in the other nasties and then we're camping on The Outing Club also tries to curb with the Outing Club. Rogers said, "The University to compete for the 17 Wesleyan opponent in the regular Florida Keys and Everglades, a back- beaches on the islands in the Keys." prices as much as possible. Burke people on this campus really love to - get- spot in the country last weekend. season but that did not deter his drive packing trip in Escalante, Utah and a Club officers and members are well explained, "The cost per student is any- outside. It's one of the things I love The Mules beat the University of to give Colby the win," Khan said. joint climbing trip with the Colby trained for any situations that may occur. where from $ 150 per student to $450 per about Colby and one of the reasons I Rochester and Wesleyan University Amit Gaind '06 and Andrew Carr Mountaineering Club to Red Rocks Rogers said, "The trips are all completely student. The Outing Club budget subsi- came here." but lost to Denison University to '07 were two key players this week- Canyon Conservation Area in Nevada. student led except for the Yellowstone ski dizes $60 to $200 dollars per student. We finish in the 19 position, dropping end. Both defeated all three of their one spot from last season. opponents . "They played the best Colby started the weekend on a squash over the weekend and played ¦Ev il Empire vs. Red Sox Nation good note by beating Rochester 6-3 with excellent confidence to ensure Feb. 27. Co-Captain Ryan Phelan our winning weekend," Khan said. Players come to New York and they Yankees may serve as only a greater '05 had an amazing match against Gaind is also the team's Most do often, since George-Porgie and the distraction, as poor defensive play Rochester that helped Colby secure Valuable Player. "He had the best win- incessantly sleep-deprived General by either Derek Jeter or Rodriguez the win. "He had the most exciting ning record on the team and played Manager Brian .Cashman want only the could create a position controversy. match and at one point he had a 70 great this past weekend to ensure that best. No matter how big their egos or Plus, the unpredictable chemistry of plus shot rally," Coach Sahki Khan he got the title," Khan said. their mansions are, players who come to a clubhouse that includes four of said. Phelan squeaked out the 3-2 Overall the season was a tough one New York blend in and become part of baseball's 100 million-dollar men win in the fifth match beating his for the men's squash team. "There the team. You don't hear any bickering and the slight offensive improve- opponent 1 0-9. were lots of excitement in the match- EAT THElSPREAO or jabs at the management or team- FRAZZALICIOUS ment over Soriano might not be Colby moved on to the semifinals es and tough training practices," Khan By Cliff White mates. That's not the way things are By Zach Russem worth it in the end. where they suffered a heart breaking said. He added, "I am very happy with done in New York. Overall, Soriano and Aaron Boone loss to Denison. Mark Biggar '07 the way al I the Colby men and women CAN THE In Boston, however, when someone (.780 OPS in 2003) might be better and Co-Captain Trevor McWilliams played this season." is upset, he complains to the media. A-ROD SMA-ROD: than Rodriguez and second basemen '05 both lost to their opponents in "We need better raTmber one and EXCUSES, THEY Collectively, they produce more.whine PITCHING WINS Enrique Wilson (.639 OPS in 2003). close 2-3 matches. Desp ite the loss two players and this is not to take HURT MY EARS than Napa Valley. This is the franchise Besides A-Rod, the Yankees have Khan asserted, "They played really away from our current players," that invented the phrase, "25 players, 25 CHAMPIONSHIPS made many other so-called improve- well." Had Colby beaten Denison, Khan stated, "but realistically we cabs." When explaining his team's suc- ments, but only slightly improved the Mules would have been on their must have a number one and two The weight that you Boston Red Sox cess against the Sox, Cashman was Forget A-Rod, The acquisitions from last season. way to the finals. player who can hold their own players, coaches, management and fans quoted in the Seattle Times, "One thing of Curt Schilling and Keith Foulke, Their lineup is better, but they Colby finished the tournament and against other number one and twos. are carrying must be getting pretty we could count on with them was that coupled with the overwhelming scored plenty of runs last season and the season with a rewarding win over Colby must have the players to com- heavy after lugging around on your they had a lot of distractions and in- > laws of probability, will propel the let's face it: pitching wins champi- Wesleyan. Colby lost to Wesleyan 7- pete in the Individual College backs for the past 85 years. house bickering." Boston Red Sox over the Evil onships. 2 earlier in the season. "It was a real- Championships." After all, you just can 't seem to win, Players just don 't seem to be too Empire in 2004. The Yankees' pitching is a serious ly close and exciting match and the at least, not when it counts. Not against happy about playing in Boston. Look at Before the Yankees acquired Alex question mark along with their the Yankees. Why? Because Boston has Pedro Martinez, who in 2001 and again Rodriguez, the much-improved Red defense, especially with the depar- adopted a culture of losing. The team diis summer said that he'd rather play Sox were the favorites to win the ture of Nick Johnson forcing Jason has never played well amidst high for the rival Yankees than deal with division up and down the Vegas Giambi to play first more regularly. expectations. They play scared and another season in Beantown. Maybe it's strip, Now that the Yanks got a But enough about the Yankees. The when all you're worried about is losing, that the club administration just doesn't shortstop to play third base, oblivi- Red Sox will win the A.L. East chances are you're not gonna win. treat its players right. ous Yankee fans think that there because Curt Schilling gives them the The New York Yankees, on the other Take how they treated Nomar team is invincible. best pitching duo and deepest rotation hand, play with total confidence in Garciapana this off-season. First tliey But how much does A-Rocl real- in the A.L. The Pedro-Schilling combi- themselves. They expect to win and try to trade him away to make room for ly improve the Yankees? Not that nation will unstoppable. They will take because of that, since 1918, the Yankees A-Rod, without telling him a word of much. While he is undeniably a (lie pressure off of each other to win have piled up 26 World Series victories. their plans. According to an interview he better player than Alfonso Soriano, every game they start. The Red Sox, of course, (I couldn't have gave with ESPN just a couple of weeks the Yankees' new third basemen is Groundball pitcher Derek Lowe gone through my entire column without ago, Nomar sat by the phone in his not that much better a player than will be back in his 2002 form as slick saying this) have none. house and watched as rumors flew on Soriano to have so greatly shifted fielding Pokey Reese will be at sec- True enough, the Yankees haven't the television about where he was going the advantage to the Yankees. ond base replacing the mediocre Todd won it three years mnning now, but to be playing next year. When the trade The A-Rod addition is probably Walker. Lowe had an ERA under when the Yankees lost against the didn't work out, instead of trying to going to be worth two wins three with defensive replacement Marlins this past year, they didn't lose make amends with their All-Star, they throughout the course of the Damion Jackson in the lineup and an because they psyched themselves out. lowered their contract o ffer from $15 upcoming season. The A.L, East ERA of five when Walker played. They lost because they played poorly, million to $12 million a year for four has not been decided by so few Tim Wakefield and Byung-IIyun They weren't under-confident. Perhaps, years to clear some space lor Miguel games since 1997. Kim have the potential to be the best just perhaps, being the perennial Tejada, When lhat signing fell through, Rodriguez lias greatly benefited fourth and fifth starters in the A.L. favorites and playing against a no-name the Garcinpurra olfer didn't change. from playing 81 games in one of the The 'offense will have another team like the Marlins made them a little Boston management made it thrce-for- two most hitter-friendly parka in the great year with some players in over-confident, but it was that same three in pissing off their best players A.L., while Soriano played 81 their contract year and wanting to cocky over-confidence that pulled out a when it went public that they were try- games in the historically pitcher- prove their value. win in game seven of the American ing to trade or waive Manny Ramirez as friendly (especially against right- Finally, the addition of Foulke League Championship Series three nuis part of the A-Rod deal, handed hitters), Yankee Stadium. stabilizes the bullpen , making it down and five outs away from a loss to Both the Red Sox and the Yankees A fair comparison between deeper. Everyone will know their (he inferior BoSox. buy players. They do it in on effort to Rodriguez and Soriano is found in role coming into spring training and One thing that the Yankees seem improve Iheir teams. But (here's a dif- each player's 2003 road numbers. most importantly giving the Red Sox never to suffer from is indecision. Love ference to their approaches: the Yankees Rodriguez hit ,282 with 21 HRs, 47 the league best closer in 2003. 'cm or hate 'cm, the Yankees go after put a lot of thought into every decision RBIs and a .961 OPS (on-base per- While the curse can be unpre- what they want from Steinbrenner shov- and they move carefully and methodi- centage plus slugging percentage), dictable, if it is possible for the Sox eling hundreds of millions of dollars cally. The Red Sox nin willy-nilly over while Soriano hit .306 with 23 HRs, to beat the Yankees, it will happen into the payroll of the Yank's poster boy, the free-agent market like decapitated 49 RBIs and n .917 OPS, this year. Derek Jeter, starting a rally in the eighth, chickens and they screw up because While OPS is the most telling in to slumping Aaron Boone shooting they show no allegiance to the players determining player performance, Wakefield's flutterball into the lea-field that have made their franchise what it is; Rodriguez, only slightly outper- bleachers in (he eleventh. They know the second-best team in Wseball. formed Soriano in this category. how to win and they do it as a team. Rodriguez's presence on the this week Men's hockey defeats Ephs 3-1 in NESCAC quarterfinals in sports

the outset. to beat." : By ERICA AYOTTE FRIDAY; MARCH 5 The Mules scored two more goals in Colby added to their lead at 13:53 SPORTS EDITOR the second period to get ahead of the when Todd O'Hara '06 scored his fifth ' .' • Women's Indoor Track Ephs 3-0. During a penalty kill, goal of the season. Nick Meintel '04 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. The men's hockey team advanced Assistant Captain Nick Bayley ¦ ' '05 and Ryan O'Flahagan '06 assisted on ECAC ;. ¦; f ~ to the New England Small College poked the puck away from a Williams' the play. However the Mules could riot @ Bowdoin College Athletic Conference tournament semi- layer and p passed it into the Eph zone. hang on to the shut out when the Ephs * Men's Indoor Track finals with a 3-1 defeat of Williams As both Bayley and Williams' goal- scored their only goal of the gariie a 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. College in Alfond Arena Feb. 28: The tender, Brad Shirley '07, dove for the few minutes later on a power play. ECAC semifinal and championship games of puck, it dribbled past the goalie and into Williams' forward Steve Baldassarri @ Bowdoin College the tdurnament will be played at top- the net at 7:15. Bayley's unassisted, '05 carried the puck down the right seeded Middlebury College this week- shorthanded goal was the result of pure side of the Colby zone before passing end in Middlebury, Vt. Saturday the by hustle. This goal gave the energized to Josh Truitt '04 who was waiting SATURDAY, MARCH 6 Mules will take on Trinity College at 4 Colby squad even more momentum. Ries' stick side. Truitt scored the lone p.m., looking to avenge last season's. E h goal at 15:58. However, it was goaltender Chris p • Women's Indoor Track 2-3 quarterfinal loss to the Bantams. RiesV '05 performance that factored The Mules kept their 3-1 lead 10 a.m.* 5 p.m. ¦ ¦ The winner will advance to the cham- ' victory. throughout the third period, as neither ¦ ¦ most heavily into the Mules ECAC .. " pionship game Sunday at 1 p.m. Ries fended off several breakaways team was able to score another goal. ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ @ Bowdoin College The Mules jumped on the Ephs and two-on-oneswhile his quick glove "One of the key things we talked I - - " - . - . .;. . . - . , - ; _J MOLLY-WARREN/THE COLBY ECHO • Men's Indoor Track early, scoring less than one minute snatched more than a few hard shots. about against Williams is to control The Mules seek revenge against Trinity College Saturda in the semifinals. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. into the first period. Although it "Ries' lay against Williams was the tempo of the game," Head Coach p ECAC required several rebounds, Patrick nothing short of spectacular/' Bayley Jim Tortorella said. '"The three things certainly not looking past Trinity to who wants it the most. We've fallen @ Bowdoin College Walsh '05 finally found the net with said. "He always plays his best when for us to keep in focus are energy, the finals. With skilled forwards, a short in the past, and I think we're a • Men's Hockey hel from Greg Osborne '07 arid Joel we need him the most. The team is enthusiasm and execution. We had all strong defense and All-American better team for it. We know what it's p 4 p.m. Morash '05. Colby maintained control 100 percent behind him and if he con- three going for us early." goaltending, Trinity is a very solid going to take to win and there's MESCAC Semi-finals of the game and clearly established tinues to p|ay the way he did on Of the team's preparation for this team. When you get this far into the nobody as hungry as we are. Nothing @ Middlebury College themselves as the stronger team from Priday, we will be a very difficult team weekend's games Bayley said, "We're season, it ends up coming down to short of the championship will do." Moistenmoved to assistant coach Alpine skiers take sixth place at Eastern

By ERICA AYOTTE Zalot said that the Athletic Department with their athletic lives." ¦Championships; five advance to N.C.A.A.S SPORTS EDITOR decided to address the ice hockey/soc- Zalot also mentioned that the input cer position first because the fall and of returning student-athletes and espe- Feb. 25 the Athletic Department winter seasons occur back-to-back and cially team captains, would have an By ZACH RUSSEM announced the rearrangement of the therefore are the first sports to be affect on the final decision. STAFF WRITER women's ice hockey coaching posi- affected by this change. Women's soccer Co-Captain Kate tions in order to begin compliance In order to control costs, the Board Austgen '05 said in response to the The Colby ski team placed sixth at with the stipulations of the Title IX of Trustees has very strict limits on the changes, "I, of course, am very happy last weekend's Eastern settlement that were reached out of number of full-time employees that that [Holsten] is going to stay the head Championships hosted by Middlebury court last week with five varsity ath- may be employed by any department. coach of soccer. It would have been an College. Middlebury won the event, letes. Part of the agreement was to "We can split positions, but we don't unwelcome change for my senior their fifth victory of the six carnivals divide the women's ice hockey and get any new hires," Zalot said. "So year." Austgen also speculated on the this year. Their victory also snapped women's soccer positions between there will be some internal shuffling effect this change could have on the the University of Vermont's 28-year two coaches, as well as split the head because we've been told to do this women's ice hockey team, "I don't winning streak at the Middlebury coaching position of the field hockey without any additional resources." know if I would say that the program Carnival. With 19 teams competing, and women's lacrosse teams. Although Zalot said, "It must be excit- will suffer, but I do believe that it is Colby'finished behind fifth place New Jennifer Holsten . " '90 , the head ing for the women's hockey program to going to be. a very hard transition for Hampshire and placed ahead of both coach of women's ice hockey for the have a coach that's the coach of only their the girls, [Holsten] and a new coach Bates College and Bowdoin College. past eight seasons, is now the assistant sport," she also admitted, "It's been hard attempting to integrate into this com- Colby has qualified five skiers for the coach of the team. She will retain her on [Holsten] because she loves what she plicated situation." N.C.A.A. Division I Championships position of head coach of the women's does and she's put her heart and soul into Austgen continued, "I do not agree hosted by the University of Nevada- soccer team. The one-year contract of [the women's ice hockey program] for with some other people on the opin- Reno March 11-13. Jamie Jewers, assistant coach of the the past eight years." ion that having a coach who is head Qualifiers Abbi Lathrop '06, twin women's ice hockey team for the Zalot plans to begin advertising for coach for two teams affects my sea- sister Jenny Lathrop '06, Warner 2003-2004 season, will not be the head coaching position this week son. So basically I don't really have a Nickerson '05, Charlie Reed '06 and renewed. According to Athletic or next. "It will be interesting to see strong opinion on the situation. 1 Robert Saunders '05 are all alpine Director Marcella Zalot, Jewers' what the applicant pool looks like," think it is different case by case. We skiers leaving Colby one shy of a full return to the program had not been she said. have amazing recruiting [and] it 's alpine team and no nordic qualifiers. prearranged due to her Canadian citi- When asked about the qualifica- nice to have an off-season, I admit It should be noted that less nordic zenship and her soon-to-be-expired tions for the new head coach, Zalot that it is a little frustrating trying to skiers have the opportunity to quali- student visa. responded, "First and foremost they get a hold of [Moisten] during the fy from the east ' region than do Heidi Godomsky currently remains have to have a high level of expertise hockey season, but it has never been a al pine skiers. the head coach of both the women's and the ability to teach it. And they've major problem." The Lathrop sisters and Nickerson lacrosse and field hockey teams, got to be able to do it in this philo- The women's ice hockey captains each earned Eastern Intercollegiate though each team is expected to have sophical environment-meaning the did not answer questions regarding Skiing Association First Team distinc- its own head coach by the fall of 2005. balance of students' academic lives this situation. tion. The honors are awarded to the top five male and female skiers at the end of the eastern carnival series. Head Alpine Ski Coach Mark Track teams compete in New England Godomsky is proud of his team's per-

formance this season and has high I'HOIO COWirCSV OFCOI IN WIIHI .HIII. hopes for the N.C.A.A. Nordic skiing improved their point-scoring capabilities this season. Championships; ECACs at Bowdoin Championships, "We qre looking for- ward to a great championships and in Middlebury where she took .second in list, which means they scored qualify- .serious competition. Karima Ummnh '04 scored seven are hope of Colby's first individual the slalom while Reed took eighth in ing points throughout the season." By ALEXA LINDAUER Garcia also competed in the triple points for the Mules, taking fifth place- national champion. I believe Rob, the men 's slalom, his highest finish of Among those who earned ASST. SPORTS EDITOR jump, in which he finished 12 with a leap in the high jump and fifth in the triple Warner, Abbi and Jenny have the abil- the season. N. C.A.A. qualifying points were of 42 feet, 3.25 inches. Disappointed jump with her best jump of Ihe season. ity lo be national champions." Unfortunately, the nordic team did Hillary Easter '06, Eric Fit/, '04, The most talented members of the with his finish, Garcia cited his shin Jess Minty '06 also competed this Jenny was second in the slalom at not qualify nny skiers this year. Chris Brandon Smithwood '06, Colin men's and women's indoor track teams splints from running on Colby's indoor weekend, taking 13 in the mile run and last year 's N.C.A.A. Championshi ps Cogbill '02 in 2001 was the most Witherill '04, Fred Baiicy '07, Jeff traveled to Boston University this week- track as a major impediment in his jump. beating her previous personal record. and both Lathrop sisters, as well as recent nordic skier lo qualify for the Alden '07 and Kris Dobic '06, end for New England Championships, In Garcia's opinion, the indoor track sur- Next weekend both the men's and Saunders , earned All-American hon- N.C.A.A. Championships. Cote is now looking forward to where they faced tough competition face is sub-par. women's team will travel to the ECAC ors at last year 's championships. The With the nordic ski season now next year, "1 am going to concentrate from Division 1, II and 111 schools. The distance medley relay,comp rised of championships at Bowdoin College. four skiers that Coach Godomsky over, Head Nordic Ski Coach Tracey On developing (he .skiers dial I have Athletes from both teams rose to (he Eric Kcinaurcr '04, Garcia, Siun Crocker Captain Rebecca livans '04 said, "We're believes are in position to be a nation- Cote believes that this season was a and hopefully that will lead to occasion, breaking personal records and ' '07 and Nat Brown '04, finished in ninth looking Ibrwiird U> l iCACs as an opportuni- al champion are the only four skiers to step in the right direction: N.C.A.A.s. We're losing three senior preparing themselves for nationals. place, taking 15 seconds off of their previ- ty for many of our athletes to improve (heir ever win u Division I nice for Colby. "I am not disappointed as in the men who have been extremely impor- The men's team sent five athletes to ous time and missing the national qualif y- national makings." Nickerson, Colby's best male skier league we compete in and the few tant to this program, Colin Witherill , Boston , Mass; Co-Captains Patrick ing time by less than two seconds, Three athletes from the women's this season, missed the Middlebury spots we have, 1 was not expecting to Adam St. Pierre and [Fit/.]." llurncr '05 and Xavier Garcia '05 both "Everyone on the team improved team have already qualified for nation- Carnival due to injury, but is recover- qualify anyone this year. No nordic The nordic team hopes to fill in the competed in the 5 5-meter dash Friday. great ly and it was exciting to see our als, including Unimah in (he high jump ing quickl y and should be ready for skiers qualified for N.C .A.A.s, gaps left by these men with a talented Garcia finished in 6.79 seconds, while little Division 111 guys competing and triple jump, Minkoff in the weight the championships. although this year we had the most crop of first years next season. Ilarncr finished in 6.7 seconds and against the big dogs," Harner said, throw and Minty in the 800-meter run. Jenny hud the bust showing at skiers ever on the end of year ranking qualified for the semifinal race Couch Tom Collin commented on Minty jumped from being unranked Saturday. Garcia said of Harner \s Garcia 's performance: "The really nationall y to sixth in the nation ufter her semifinal race "He was very focused, good news was to see Garcia run a 48.6 performance in the 800 last weekend. this being his first appearance in Ihe split for his 400-meter leg, showing a She also broke the school record that INSIDE SPORTS Open New England meet and was return to his All-American form in his had stood for (he past ten years. Devastator looking to make finals that morning. marquis event." The relay team will Minkoff expressed the excitement Chris Ries '05 is the force in net behind the He was miia/.ing out of Ihe blocks and have one more shot at making nation- the three feel over going lo nationals, he had the lead for the first 20 meters als at liCACs next weekend. "Jess, Karimu and I are all looking men's ice hockey team. PA«E A of (he race and clenched lo hold it. The women's team sent three ath- toward nationals in two weekends and However the rest of the pack caught up letes to New England Championships. prepuring for that mccl, We three are Colby Outing Club and brought it to a tight finish." Harner Captain Caroline Minkoff '04 pluced all fairly certain Hint we will be mak- The COC gears wp for Spring Break with sev- missed muking finals, but gave many ninth in Ihe weight throw with a dis- ing the trip to Wisconsin and we arc eral excursion opportunities, «WE 9 athletes from (he larger schools some tance of 48 feet, 10.75 inches. Captain looking to perform well ," PAGE 9 ' PAGE 9