Making the Grade, Page 7 OU WESTER 1848 The Weekly Student Newspaper of Rhodes College Vol. LXXXVII, No. 4 Wednesday, September22, 1999 Alderson Competes In Pageant By Steele Means Jane Alderson pointed out that Miss America contestants, who are Associate Editor she speaks to four to five schools per interested in continuing their educa- day on behalf of this program. tion in business management or mar- Twenty-two-year-old Allison Besides competing in categories ket-related fields, to compete for this Alderson, who graduated from such as swimsuit, evening gown, and scholarship. Rhodes College in May of 1999 with interviews, each MissAmerica contes- According to the Miss America a degree in Business Administration, tant is required to choose an issue organization,"The Waterford Crystal competed in the Miss America pag- "about which she cares deeply and Executive Committee selected the eant in Atlantic City, NJ, on Septem- that is of relevance to our nation," ac- Rhodes College graduate on the basis ber 18 as Miss . cording to the Miss America organi- of an essay in which she explored the According to the Miss America zation. Miss America and the state implications of product branding." organization, to be eligible to enter the titleholders typically then go on to use "As the Waterford brand expands pageant, a contestant must first win a their positions to generate awareness to encompass a growing group of local competition and then compete for their chosen platform issues. lifestyle products...we are acutely to represent her state, "a process re- Alderson's chosen topic was"Read aware of the importance of nurtur- quiring enormous personal commit- to Succeed." She has been very active ing and enhancing our 216-year-old ment, hard work, and talent." in literacy campaigns and programs brand name," explained Melissa H. Alderson was crowned Miss throughout high school and college. Ingram, Wterford Corporation Events Memphis this past February, and sub- Also, each contestant must choose Executive. "That makes us all the sequently competed in, and won, the particular talents to display in the more eager to know that in the future, Miss Tennessee pageant in June. This competition; Alderson had elected to brand marketing will get the attention pageant is held each year in Jackson, demonstrate her singing and piano- and talent of women like Miss TN, Alderson's hometown. playing abilities. America 2000 candidate Allison According to Alderson's mother, While Alderson was not success- Alderson." Jane Alderson, "Allison was the first ful in her bid to be crowned Miss Alderson said that, in addition to hometown woman to win the Miss America for the year 2000, she did re- pursuing an M.B.A., she also wants Tennessee pageant." ceive the Waterford Crystal Business to return to Rhodes to pursue a M.S. Besides winning scholarship Management and Marketing Scholar- in accounting. money, Alderson is also employed by ship from the Waterford Crystal com- Commenting on her experience the state of Tennessee as the official pany, which is associated with the Miss on the pageant in Atlantic City, spokesperson for the Governor's Al- America organization. This will be Alderson said that the rest of the con- 9 Photo Provided By College Relations liance for a Safe and Drug-Free Ten- used towards funding her enrollment testants were very "down-to-earth" '99 Rhodes Alum Allison Alderson nessee by virtue of serving as Miss in a M.B.A. program. and that they were very focused on Tennessee for this year. Each year, the company invites their education and life goals. Walesa, Belafonte To Receive 1999 Freedom Awards By Bhke Rollins in 1980 when he encouraged advent of the civil rights move- and mobilized their support to Board decided on both individu- Op/Ed Editor workers at the Lenin Shipyard in ment - a cultural uprising he him- bring the civil rights movement to als based on their merit and abil- Gdansk to strike. This led to the self spearheaded. Europe and South Africa. Perceiv- ity to appear in person. Choosing to honor two seem- creation of the national Solidarity In the early 1960s, Belafonte ing the imminent threat on Martin Judith Black, Director of Mar- ingly disparate individuals, The trade federation. became the first black television Luther King's life, he was the only keting at the Civil Rights Museum National Civil Rights Museum se- Imposing marital law in 1981 producer, earning an Emmy his person to purchase life insurance on in downtown Memphis, told The lected Polish labor leader Lech and suspending Solidarity, the first year for the show "Tonight King's life. Following the assassina- Sou'wester she believes the candi- Walesa and Caribbean musician Polish government imprisoned With Harry Belafonte." Later in tion, Belafonte donated the money dates are well paired precisely be- Harry Belafonte for its 1999 Free- Walesa until 1982. One year later, life, he served as Goodwill Ambas- from his insurance policy to the cause they seem so unrelated to each dom Award. Walesa won the Nobel Peace Prize. sador for the United Nation's King family. According to the Board other. "What makes [the 1999 Free- Lech Walesa, an instrumental In 1990 Walesa donated his Children's Fund (UNICEF) and of Directors at The National Civil dom Award] interesting is that they actor in ending communism in $200,000 prize to the reconstruc- recently acted in movie roles in the Rights Museum, awarding are entirely different people. Poland, served as a catalyst for the tion of his country. - reverse-racism drama, White Belafonte was "long overdue." [Belafonte and Walesa] are different fall of Soviet control across all of Commonly regarded as the Man's Burden, and Robert The National Civil Rights Mu- in the way they made their changes." Eastern Europe. Head of the Pol- "King of Calypso," Harry Altman's jazz-era film, Kansas seum Board of Directors decides The ceremony will be conducted ish labor movement, Solidarity, he Belafonte achieved mainstream City. on the awardees based on both September 30 at the Temple of De- later became President of a demo- commercial success for his West During his career as a civil their availability to speak as well liverance at 12 pm. It is open to the cratic Poland from 1990-1995. Indian-inspired music that was rights activist, Belafonte garnered as their social contributions. Af- public, and tickets are available:at Walesa's political career began virtually unparalleled before the the attention of other entertainers ter a search is conducted, the Rhodes. Opinion Page 2 Wednesday, September 22, 1999 ----- TOURISTA: The Movie That Never Came To Rhodes BLAKE Roall Editor-in-Chief CURIOUSLY ~iiiii-~i STRONG with moral imperatives - not even to them speak decent Spanish (Latin two years ago. And when you get Matthew Shipe COLUMNIST ~ satisfy a twisted anthropological cu- Americans tend to tease Spaniards home, few people will have seen what Associate Editor riosity to see topless women in a about their accent), but they manage you have. Expect the phone conver- Steele Means What is it about Yanks when they steamy Papua New Guinea jungle. somehow to engage in complicated sation to be longer than a monosyl- Business Managers travel abroad? Normally, Americans We send our young to Europe, activities like banking in.Bolivia. labic answer. Greg Scheuchenzuber behave with a politeness that borders namely Western Europe, because of They even use the local post offices The point of travel is not to fol- Brian Willis on religious experience: etiquette its relative similarity to American to full effect. And the amazing thing is low the map. Travel distinguishes you zealots uttering "Sir" and'Ma'am" in standards of living and safety (actu- they travel on a shoestring and save from others, teaches you to deal with SECTION EDITORS a sick kind of Mr. Rogers Eucharist. ally, crime rates in the EU are sub- money compared to messing around patience and frustration, and, most Op/Ed Editor Blake Rollins But, once U.S. visitors cross that mili- stantially lower than America). in Europe. They know how to save a importantly, makes you interesting A& E Editor Amy Holcombe tarized border with Mexico (usually Shouldering a backpack and hitch- buck and live on the wild side. to people. And traveling in distant Scene Editor Patrick Lane over a chain-link bridge with razor ing across Europe is the rite of pas- Latin America is special to me be- lands is now as cheap (often News Editor Valerie Witte wire dangling overhead) eyebrows sage for graduating seniors these days. cause it attracts a unique mix of for- cheaper) than the obligatory romp Sports Editor Susan Hughes frown and US'ers can't stop com- To confirm this suspicion, con- eigners. There is just the right in London. The Old World is over- Rhode'ster Editor Barrett Hathcock plaining about the service. sult any Rhodes publication that proportion of Germans, Brits, Cana- saturated with tourists. London gets STAFF WRITERS "Damn, this donkey is not happy deals with what recent alumni did the dians, Aussies, Kiwis, French, etc. to over 25 million visitors every sum- Emily Bays Mara Zimmerman enough! Make it smile or you'll lose summer after graduating. A good cook a hearty stew of travelers. And mer. So. what does the local resi- Kalman Benscath Heather Lockridge your job, amigo!" we love to scream half of them went vacationing in Brit- with such a mix of people, you're dent care if you can't find the tube Brad Damare Kenneth Lukas Jennifer Durovchic Anke Mtafu at Tijuana photographers and their ain, France, Spain, Germany, or any bound to learn more about their home- station to Covent Garden? There'll Nik Granger Ami Okasinki pathetic portrait mules. Hey, aren't permutation thereof. lands than if you actually went there be 20 million more blokes to ask the Angda Ion Nathan Ragain we the country that supposedly cul- And what do you do when you - if not more. Try asking a Parisian Max Groth Matt Reed same question next summer. Tim Hayes Jeremy Smith tivates entrepreneurial spirit in all get back from your grand tour in the about what foods he likes in the Metro, Never before has America been Drew Hughes Missy Statom people? No wonder Mexico is the big 19'Century tradition? You eagerly and see what kind of response you get. better poised for adventuresome Seth Jones Maryam Tanhaee Beth Purves Amy Tidwell drug-smuggling conduit into the U.S. search out someone to describe your Now, ask a French traveler the same travel. Pick up that trendy REI ruck- Scott Holmes Katie Cox these days: those in the narcotics in- experiences to, and, calling your best question on a boat ride to Tierra del sack and visit the other 4 billion or GRAPHICS & DESIGN STAFF dustry finally get their revenge on buddy you eagerly blurt out,"Did you Fuego through rough seas, and he so people who live in less developed Layout Editor Sarah Bettinger those former 'yanqui turistas' see the leaning tower of Pisa?" "Yep"' opens up like a can of worms. Of countries. When in Tijuana, don't Photography Editor Chris McKenzie Why talk about tourism? Simply comes the sultry reply from the other course, he can only eat soft foods at the get the donkey photo. Instead, buy Staff Photographers Carol Curry stated: with a booming economy and end of the phone. Surprise! You have moment, assuming he isn't regurgitat- the donkey and head for Baja in Russell Young cheaper airfare to Europe, Rhodes nothing to talk about. ing the remnants of his Christmas Copy Editor Tim Hayes feast search of Jose Cuervo. Design By Jonathan Nolen students seem to be travelling to dis- For those who have had the ig- Online Editor Emily Slagle tant locales in increasing numbers. I- noble privilege of viewing "Making LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Asocate Online wish I could find statistics as to how the Grade;' a film that happened to Editor Sarah Bettinger many students travel abroad today as be filmed on Rhodes' campus, you'll To the Editor: two days students are on campus. COLUMNISTS compared to the past, but they escape notice that the end credits promise #3 The Counseling Center is Teal Baker Joe Peeples me. Some may be surprised that the viewers we'll once again see Palmer Last year, theWomen's Group be- working with Memphis Sexual As- Jen Eliason Steve Perry Dan London Barret Hathcock largest industry in the world came a home for many of us Rhodes sault Resource Center, bringing an is not and Eddiein TOURISTA. Sadly, there Jeremy Mungle Ebony Woods semiconductors, steel, or trade in is no TOURISTA. And who do we women, all coming from different expert to campus this week to tell nuclear secrets. Rather, tourism gen- have to blame? No, television vio- views and beliefs. Through our women how they can reduce their As the official student newspaper of weekly chances of being victims. erates the most income over the lence doesn't explain this one, nor can discussions, the serious prob- Rhodes College, The Sou'wester is broadest array of nations. we blame the nefarious Daughdrill. lem of sexual assault and harassment Panhellenic Council is involved, produced entirely by the students on Many countries have economies We only have our abhorrent travel- came to our attention. Though we encouraging all rushees to attend, staff. It functions independently of based almost entirely on it. In Egypt ing practices to blame. intended to have a discussion focus, as well as women from the whole facultyandadministration. It is pub- (which does have a substantial petro- Now Europeans know how to not a campus activist focus, the Rhodes community. lished weekly throughout the fall and leum industry) tourism is the num- travel. When they purchase a back- women in the group were disturbed #4 All Rhodes groups, espe- spring semesters, except during exam ber one producer of foreign exchange. packtheydo a remarkable thing: they by our findings and decided to work cially the fraternity system, are periods and breaks. Tourism, therefore, allows other com- actually use it to carry gear to distant together to see some changes. considering the impact their atti- Staff meetings are open to the mercial transactions to take place. In places in the wilderness. The popu- About five months later, I have tudes aid practices have on creat- Rhodes community and convene in Tuthill every Sunday afternoon at 3 this light, tourism is more than just lationi of South American national been very impressed with how the ing an environment that is safe for p.m. The Sou'wester is a member of fun for the visitor; it provides income parks at any one moment is 105% entire Rhodes community has women and not promoting sexual the Student Publications Board, a six- publication consortium that includes for a huge amount of people. A sick European (I've seen Germans hoist- come together to create changes on aggression in men. the editors of all student publications, logic almost implies that traveling is ing babies in special backpacks while this front. Some of them were cited #5 Finally, greater understand- class representatives and at-large rep- a moral imperative walking across in an article written in last week's ing of the resources the school pro- resentatives from the student body. to all people who make-shift rope All staffeditorials published in The CAN get away, because it sustains bridges while still carrying all their Sou'wester by Steele Means. While vides to women who are victims has Sou'wester represent the majority poorer economies. regular supplies. So, I must assume I greatly appreciate the attention been provided. Dean Mel Richey is opinion of the Editorial Board com- posed of section editors and execu- But the typical Rhodes tourism/ that some trekkers have given birth the newspaper has given to the an excellent advocate for women tive editors. Opinions expressed in study abroad agendas often don'tjive under the open sky). Nary one of topic of sexual assault, I feel that a and oversees a process most women The Rhode'ster,opinion columns, and letters-to-the-editor do not necessar- few issues were misrepresented in feel is kind and fair, known as the ily reflect the opinions of The the article. These are the five things Rhodes Sexual Harassment Policy. Sou'wester Editorial Board. Letters- I think I have changed since last Women are allowed to have a friend to-the-editor are encouraged; all let- ters must be signed and will be edited year: go through the process with them. for clarity. #1 Awareness has been raised. I They have many options open to RACHmNG Thr SOU' arma would like to think that it is common them, including one that does not Pbrsm (901) 843-3970 Pad your Resume. Write for knowledge that sexual assault and ha- involve the woman having to come Fa (901) 843-3409 face to face with her attacker, yet in- B-Mail: ouwaehodea.edu rassment does happen on campus Addea TheSou'westeer the paper. Next meeting but that it is not an accepted or tol- volves consequences for the attacker. Rhoda Co1le Box 3010 erated practice. Congratulations to the entire 2000 North Paway Memphl TN 38112-1690 Sunday @3pm in 105 #2 Freshman orientation has Rhodes community for working to- been improved to include informa- gether on this issuel Or visit n StWu or Oulin: Buckman. tion on sexual assault within the first Emma Painter ('00) http: I I// . studnts. rhodes.du/wl/ Opinion Wednesday, September 22, 1999 Page 3 I Went To A Garden Party America 2.74 x 10__, that looked like the gym, and i have been here a few must confess i really do not know six coaches, video equipment, and a Jerri Blank from Strangers With since, and let me tell you, not much much about the records of specific travel budget. they go out and com- JEREMY MUNGLE Candy? has changed; except maybe the ath- teams. i am now in the last semester pete in their sport with little fanfare FAC MUNDUM as i sat around in my post-pag- letic department is a little more of my college ROMAM U~ experience, and so far, and even less support from the school, eant depression, i suddenly thought bloated, and maybe even more of our have never read a Sou'wester sports and, at the same time, they somehow about all of the handsome buildings tuition money is wasted on all things page or attended a Rhodes College manage to exemplify the true and that surround us here on campus. oh sporty. i certainly do not think we athletic event, with the exception of noble beauty of athletics more than sure, all the old tall trees are nice and look any better. there have always the time during my first freshman year all the rose-coloured fantasies of those this past Saturday evening i was everything, but we do not watch the been a lot of appearance-challenged when i went inside the Mallory Gym responsible for the BCLC ever could. upset. i was upset because Allison Ms. America Pageant inside of tall people here on campus (i know be- during a basketball game to find one when i look at the BCLC, i think Alderson did not win the Ms. America trees, do we? of course not, we watch cause i can smell my own kind), and i of my pledge brothers. honestly i do about how we do not have a radio sta- 2x10_ Pageant. whether or not you it within large, aesthetically pleasing do not think the number has de- not know if our sports teams have im- tion. i think about how the library agree with the traditional concept, she piles of stones. of all the buildings on creased any since we built a new gym. proved any at all since our beloved staff has not expanded since the'70s. is clearly a perfect fit for the role. i campus, though, there was one that if anything, it may have risen, because BCLC has been operational. i do not ithink about all the tools, resources, could not understand why she lost. my thoughts kept returning to be- now people like myself have even know because i do not care. in fact, i and professors we want but cannot she was far superior to any of the five cause it somehow reminded me of the more opportunities to eat fattening care more about the price of eggs in afford. i think about how the ideas of finalists from which the winner was pageant. foods courtesy of the Lynx Lair. China than i do about Rhodes Col- truth, loyalty, and service have more selected. the five finalists were a piti- i think we can all agree that the physical education hasstayedvirtu- lege athletics. to do with the classroom than the fully underwhelming assortment that BCLC is the largest building on campus, ally the same. people still go to martial the above statements do not ap- playing field. i think about how in gen- proved once and for all why beauty both in terms of square feet and ridicu- arts classes twice aweek and get the crap ply, however, to club teams. i like club eral we are expected to say "thank you" pageants should not try to be anything lousness. it stands proud and alone in a beat out of them by others in the class teams because they seem to me to as we line up for punishment here at more than beauty pageants. i felt be- field without shade as a tribute to the who do not go to school here and have consist of individuals who view their Rhodes College. i think about a school trayed when i realized that the Ms. foolish dreams of alumni and the been studying the art for ten years. as sport in a wiser light than, and do not that wants to be everything to every- America pageant was trying to be administration's long-standing policy of far as i know,the amount of money wa- cost nearly as much money as, varsity body,but, instead, just shoots itself in something it is not, nor ever intended screwing the college's students out of an gered on racquetball games has re- teams. i have nothing but respect for the foot on a regular basis. to be. when you try to please every- education and making them like it. why mained the same (adjusting for all the great guys on the Rugby Team iwas thinking all of those thoughts one, you frequently wind up pleasing isour largest and most costly and most inflation). or the new ideas and energy of R-TEC. last night and feeling uninvited to my no one. how could anyone have cho- over-staffed building a gym? our sports teams do not appear these and other club teams like them own garden party. i wonder if Allison sen a Ms. America, especially a Ms. i was here for a few years before to have improved. on this subject i amazingly exist without luxuries like felt the same way too? A Choice To Live Deliberately

importance of an event or and performing well academi- writing in a journal. It may seem fresh flowers in your room, project. Asking yourself cally; each goal, then, should awkward at first, but it gets burning candles [unless you are whether something will matter speak to at least one priority. easier. You don't have to record a resident!], walking slowly and in five years (or even one) is a Priorities make the decision- everything that happens in your taking in the scenery, or playing pretty good indicator. making process easier. When de- life, only the things you'd like to your favorite music. I have also Goal setting, although it has ciding between going out on a reflect on and remember for the found that my resolution not to been over emphasized, is a prac- Wednesday night or studying for future. Looking back, I wish I turn left on a yellow light or At times it seems as if the tical application of this way of an upcoming test, with the above kept some record of my experi- speed has reduced my road rage days fly by and a month is gone life. Why live day-to-day if there priorities, it is easy to choose the ences and feelings in high and made driving more peaceful. before you realize it. Then, all is no planned direction? In the studying time because you know school. I even enjoy looking I am no longer an anxious driver of sudden, a whole year has end, what does it all add up to? that is what will move you to- back a couple weeks. Writing in looking for an opening to go passed. High school seems so Goals can be applied to any facet ward your goal. a journal also helps you track faster or risking an accident by long ago. Often, it is easier to of your life - I have goals relat- Reflecting daily on your pri- how events affect you. These turning left in front of oncom- live in a flurry of activity and ing to my physical, social, finan- orities is also important for liv- revelations can dramatically af- ing traffic. I am never going commitment. Yet, when all that cial, and spiritual well being. ing deliberately. At the end of fect the rest of your life, whether somewhere so important that it dies down, it is difficult to pick Each is an important part of who the day, when you examine your they are related to a relationship is worth increasing the chances out what was really important I am and who I want to become. actions, if they don't express or a job opportunity. of an accident. and influential. There are, how- Defining objectives, ways of your priorities, then some Another tool for increasing The decision to improve your ever, ways to make each day achieving those goals, is crucial. changes need to be made in your the value of each day is to be quality of life by living deliberately worth something and to improve Declaring that you'd like to lose life. If you know that you want conscious of your quality of life. is undoubtedly a difficult one. It the quality of your life. Though thirty pounds is useless without to have a good relationship with Now, this doesn't mean your means more work and more it may sound hokey, living con- planning how you'll get there. your family, but you neglect call- standard of living, as in how thought must be poured into each sciously is one way. Exercising three times a week, ing them regularly or forget spe- many TVs or CDs you own but, day. But what is the alternative? Living consciously can also eating well, and drinking plenty cial events, then, obviously, you rather, the smaller things that Realistically, it is a life that serves be called living deliberately or of water are objectives that can aren't consciously living out you can do to improve your life. no purpose that you've defined for living reflectively. At heart, be easily measured to gauge your what is most important to you. Admittedly, the quality of life for yourself and probably one that just however, all this means is con- progress toward that goal.' You can, however, begin anew a typical college student is pretty seems to drift away. Who wants sidering the present as it is hap- In a larger context, however, the next day and resolve to make crummy; it is difficult to add to be on their deathbed and wish pening - enjoying the weather, a goals must fulfill certain priori- your actions a more accurate re- small touches when living in a each day had counted for some- smile, or an e-mail from a long- ties you have established. Per- flection of your priorities. square room made of cinder thing? Certainly not me - I've de- lost friend. It also means keep- haps your priorities are serving A useful tool for reflection block, but there are ways it can cided instead to improve my life ing in mind the relative God, having strong family ties, and goal setting is regularly be done. For instance, having and fulfill my dreams. IN ews Pae 4 ednesday,September 2 1999 New Freshman Representatives The following are the biographies story from everyone else's.) So per- College from Batesville, AR, for sev- (But that shoe trend just started up more than one thousand students. of the newly elected representatives haps this won't"separate me from the eral specific reasons: (1) Academic with that capri pants thing) I apolo- As an intern for the NJ Senate for the class of 2003. The election took pack," but at least it'll tell you a little reputation...A broad based liberal gize to those whom I have met and President, I frequently helped in the place on Wednesday, September 15. about who I am. First and foremost, arts education forgotten your name, and I hope to organization of large fundraisers All candidates were asked to sub- my name is Tyler Sanders, and I am opens many become acquainted soon with and galas. Vote Lauren Blalock, and mit a biography limited to 100 words. vying for an office as a freshman sena- doors after col- those I haven't met yet. I have loved you are sure to have fun this year at tor in the RSG. lege. (2) Student my experience at Rhodes so far, and Rhodes! RSG SENATOR body...People I hope you have, too! Sandra Scott make all the dif- Kim Kirkpatrick Ben Chastain ference. Rhodes I, Sandra Scott, am eager to hear Nicole Truhe As a candidate for the Rhodes Throughout my high school ca- students are the your suggestions and will do my best I am Nicole Truhe, and I am a Activities Board, I ask for your trust reer in Auburn,AL,I served as an SGA most focused, to implement first-year student running fora posi- and support. As a and class officer, as well as a statewide most involved, and most them if you elect friendly. tion on the Social Regulations Coun- member of the YMCA official. I have experience. But (3) The Honor System...I like leav- me to represent cil. I hail from New board, my goal will so does everyone ing my backpack unattended in the you as senator for Orleans and believe always be to insure else. So, why vote Rat or taking a Spanish exam in the RSG. I have great that I am the right the responsible use for me? Here's why: library unsupervised. The Honor ideas for improv- person to serve on of student re- I want to help YOU. Council provides an avenue for me ing our life here on the SRC. Along sources by main- RSG is your link to to help uphold this system I value campus such as with being a mem- taining a the administration, and admire. putting carpet in dorm rooms with ber of Mu Alpha commitment to excellent entertain- and you need an bald Theta, Big Brother/ ment and recreational experiences out-going and con- floors and offering 2% milk in the Rat. (Yes, my fellow first-years, Big Sister and Stu- on the Rhodes campus. I believe the fident person to skim and whole milk are available for SOCIAL dent Council Representative for Key Board should always strive to make represent your concerns. I'm that per- your drinking pleasure, but the Rat Club, I was also vice-president of NHS choices which reflect the needs and son. I want to get a better, more fair REGULATIONS lacks something between milky wa- my senior year. I am running because interests of the wide diversity of our parking system and to look at our COUNCIL ter and liquid lard.) Elect me to I love to be involved and the SRC student body. Having had the honor housing shortage. Bring me your be your RSG senator to REPRESENTATIVE sounds like a lot of fun. So, I hope that of involvement in student govern- ideas, and I'll make your life at Rhodes make your years at Rhodes you will come out and vote for me, ment before, I am aware of the op- even as enjoyable as possible. better. Vote Ben Chastain for MALE Nicole Truhe. portunity and privilege of service. I RSG. would appreciate your vote. HONOR COUNCIL Joey Sherrard Amy Paine RHODES Jill Reifsteck My name is Amy O'Brien Paine. I REPRESENTATIVES Hello class of 2003. I am Joey Sherrard, and I am running for the ACTIVITIES BOARD My name is Jill Reifsteck, and I am from a small town in south Geor- am Social Regulations Council. The is- from Champaign, Illinois. I have gia where I attended REPRESENTATIVES chosen to run for sue of social responsibility is one a public high school FEMALE Rhodes Activities approximately the that is very important to me as a Lauren L Blalock member of the Rhodes community Board because I size of Rhodes. Dur- want to become Lisa Doody and as an issue that touches many As a high school student, I was in- ing high school, I volved in numerous more involved on Hi, I am Lisa Doody from Bir- facets of my life as organizations, in- served as president duding the community service club, campus. I also of the student coun- mingham, AL. I would love to repre- a pledge in the German and Span- want to assist in cil.I organized sent the Greek system. As a stu- ish clubs, providing our stu- dent elections, freshman class person with a on the Honor strong value sys- multiculturalism dent body with more opportunities Homecoming, White Christmas, and to relax and have fun. My Council. I was tem very similar to club, curriculum qualifica- the senior video. In addition to this tions impressed that the Honor Code, I committee, and lie in my activities within 4- office, I also held offices in the Key SADD. In holding H, a youth leadership organization. Club and National there was a have accepted the Honor Society. several leadership I have chaired many 4-H events at These positions of leadership and working honor burdens of that , positions, I was of- the local, county, and state levels representation have provided me with code at Rhodes social responsibility, and I am pre- ten in charge of or- such as food drives, bowling tour- experiences that unlike at other pared to accept the responsibility of have triggered the de- ganizing activities and fun events for naments, Adopt-a-Highway, and a sire schools. I am determined to carry on being a member of the body that to lead and represent the fresh- students and community members. I milkshake stand. My drive and de- men class at Rhodes. with and improve the tradition. governs your social regulations. I am qualified for the position. I organized a program on prejudice termination will also make me a prevention and tolerance that in- productive member of the Rhodes was a juror on Alabama's first Teen FEMALE Tyler Sanders Court, an organization helping first- volved over forty presenters and Activities Board. (What some people might con- time offenders rdform. Also, I was a sider procrastination on my part, i.e. member of the NHS, which embod- Lauren Copper waiting until midnight the night be- ies ideals critical for members of the Hello everyone in the class of fore it's due to write my biography, Honor Council. 2003! My name is Lauren Copper, was, in fact, an attempt to come up Thanks and remember: DO and I'm run- Good Weekly Income with .the best YOUR DUTY AND VOTE FOR ning for a posi- possible outline DOODY!!! tion on the Processing mail for national company! Free of my life Social Regula- supplies, postage! No selling! Bonuses! story...andIhave MALE tions Council failed miserably this year. I'm Start immediately! Genuine opportunity! in trying to de- Stuart Johnston from good ol' Please rush Long SelfAddressed Stamped Envelope to: vise a "confes- I, Stuart Johnston, would like to Birmingham, sion" that would represent the Class of 2003 on the Alabama, and GMCO, P.O. Box 22-0740, Hollywood, Florida 33022 distinguish my L 1 Honor Council. I came to Rhodes yes, we do wear shoes down there. News, - Wednesday, &ptember 22,1999 FSUwEsER Page S RHAC And RSG Join Forces Graduate School Expo: Thursday, September 23, The committee will be investigat- 4:00 PM To 6:00 PM In The BCLC Grand Ballroom ing several important issues this year This year, for the first time, the that will greatly affect the student Amercan University School of Inteme- Middle Tennessee State University University of Georgia School of Law Residence Hall Advisory Council population. tional Service Millsaps College Else School of Manage- University of Kentucky (RHAC) and the Student Life Com- "This year we will be looking at American University School ofPublicAf- ment Patterson School of Diplomacy & Inter- ' mittee of the Rhodes Student Gotrn- new furniture for Voorhies," Russom fairs Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine national Commerce ment will work in conjunction with said. "RHAC and Student Life will go Belmont University College of Health Ohio Northern University College of Law University of Memphis IMBA Program each other to improve student life in through catalogues and talk about Sciences Pepperdine University University ofMemphis Fogelnn College residence halls. what students want." Belmont University Graziadio School ofBusiness & Manage- of Business & Economics RHAC has been in existence for "Two issues I would like to see the Massey Graduate School of Business ment Portfolio Center University ofMe mphisDepartmentofArn several years, but it has previously council look at this year are the hous- Carnegie Mellon University Roger Williams University School of Law University of Memphis Biology Depart- been under the auspices of Residence ing process and the smokingpolicy in Heinz School of Public Policy & Man- Saint Louis University School of Law ment Life. For the last two years, Director the residence halls," added Casey. agement Samford University Cumberland School University of Memphis Graduate School of Residence Life Carol Casey has RHAC will also be addressing the Chicago School of Professional Psychol- of Law University of Memphis School of Law possibility of a new dorm or renova- ogy Southern College of Optometry University of Michigan Law School asks for student opinions on issues tions of older ones over the next few Columbia Theological Seminary Southern Illinois University School of University of Michigan School of Edu- concerning life in the dorms. years, although the earliest a new Columbia University School of Law Law cation "This year the structure is chang- dorm would be started is 2001. Columbia University Teachers College Southern Illinois University Carbondale University of Notre Dame ing to be more student-driven," said The council will consist of stu- East Tennessee State University Graduate School University of Osteopathic Medicinal Sci- Casey. dents who volunteer or are selected Emory University School of Law Southern Methodist University School of ences RHAC will now be an autono- by their resident assistants. Most of Indiana State University Law University of Southern California School the upperclassmen have already mous student committee with its own Johns Hopkins University School ofNurs- Suffolk University Law School of Pharmacy president and secretary. The commit- been selected, but the new students ing Texas A & M George Bush School of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga tee will meet monthly with the Stu- will have a chance to become in- Kaplan Educational Center Government & Public Service University of Tennessee College of Law dent Life committee of RSG. AsChair volved this week. Students inter- Loyola University New Orleans School Tulane Law School University of Texas USMC Officer Selection Office of the Student Life Committee, RSG ested in RHAC should contact their of Law Southwestern Graduate School of Bio- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing RA. Senator Jonathan Russom ('02) will Mercer University School of Medicine medical Sciences Vanderbilt University School of Law be working closely with RHAC. The first meeting will be held Mercer University Walter F. George Uniformed Services University Wake Forest University School of Law "This new configuration willhelp some time in October, but the exact School of Law University ofAlabama Washington & Lee School of Law r- takenRSG tocharge have aof better the council,idea of student which time has yet to be set. "These meet- Methodist Hospital Schools of Nursing University of Alabama MBA Program Washington University School of Law ings are opinion and allow it to be in touch open to anyone, and I encour- Miami University School of Business University of Alabama School of Law Yale Law School with more people," said Russom. age all students to come;' Russom said

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I want Credit Cards immediately. 'URTEAPV GAC, P.O. Box 220740, Hollywood, FL 33022 Name...... Addrcss...... S City...... St ...... Zip...... Signature ...... i Tired of Being Turned Down? I I Arts & EntertainmentEnte Page 6 SOU'WESIER Wednesday, September 22, 1999 Film Society Announces 1999-2000 Showings By Scott Holmes president of the Film Society. and Silvia Pinel. Chicago Cab, 1998 (R) is a long Moore, Paul Dillion, and Laurie Staff Writer The tentative list of films to be - Rushmore, 1999 (R) Rushmore day's (and night's) journey into the Metcalf star. The Film Society met inBlount shown this year are as follows: chronicles a year of Max Fisher's life wintry underworld soul of Chicago. The Film Society will also be see- Auditorium with a very large turn- Brazil, 1985 (R) This movie, di- as a student at Rushmore Academy. Mary Cybulski directs, and Gillian ing Fight Club, Dogma, and Sleepy out following the success of the rected by Terry Gilliam (12 Monkeys He is the president of nearly every- Anderson, John Cusack, Julianne Hollow when they arrive in theaters. showing of Run Lola Run. and Fearand Loathing in Las Vegas), thing on campus, and he even ap- "I was very impressed with the is a nightmare comedy about every plies to Oxford for early admission. turnout for both Run Lola Run and man trying to survive in a surreal, The irony of the situation is that he > Professor Peter Ekstrom's our first meeting, and I am expect- paper-chocked bureaucratic society. is failing out of school. Wes Ander- ing a great year," said Rosemary Robert de Niro has a cameo role. son directs and Jason Schwartzman, picks of the week Thomas ('01), co-president of the Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Olivia Williams, and Bill Murray videos Film Society. Barrels, 1999 (R) This comedy star in this film. The showing of Run Lola Run thriller is about four thieves in En- The Dancing Outlaw, 1999 is a CentralStation (Centraldo Brasil) attracted 77 people, a record atten- gland who get into trouble sur- documentary on Jesco White that This Brazilian movie was recently released on video. This drama dance for any Film Society event. rounding an intricate mess of chronicles his life as a poor Appa- takes an unvarnished look at contemporary Brazil through the lives Taking students to the theaters guns, drugs, and gangsters. The lachian Elvis impersonator, tap of Dora (Fernanda Montenegro), a woman who writes letters for was a new idea this year and has met director is Guy Ritchie. dancer, and glue sniffer. illiterate people in the central railroad station of Rio de Janeiro and a with wide approval from the Film The Weekend, 1967 (R) While Life is Beautiful 1998 (PG-13) recently orphaned boy named Josut (Vinicius de Oliveira). The boy Society and the student body. There driving through the country, a A Chaplinesque fable that con- eventually finds himself on a cross-country quest for his father with are more trips to see movies couple is involved in a car wreck. trasts the power of imagination the reluctant letter-writer. The characters, the setting of contempo- planned, as well as several on-cam- Upon leaving the highway, they with the reality of World War II. rary urban Rio, and the Brazilian countryside are all portrayed in a pus movies, which include more find another kind of carnage. It is It is directed by and stars Roberto "warts and all" manner, both beautiful and ugly, uplifting and trou- newer, mainstream films than in directed by Jean Luc Goddard. Benigni. bling all at the same time. years past. Simon of the Desert, 1966 (R) Happiness, 1998 (R) After a "I am very excited about taking In this movie, an ascetic dwarf woman dumps her overweight The Pathfinder students to the theaters to see mov- stands for decades in the desert on boyfriend, he curses her and her A movie from Lapland! The video retells a Lapland legend, filmed ies this year. I think we will be able a pillar trying to get closer to God, family. Directed by Todd Solondz, on location in Scandinavia in the Lap language with English sub- to expose the student body to some and a beautiful devil comes to and starring Lara Flynn Boyle, titles. The viewer is treated to an almost-surrealistic environment in interesting films they would see oth- tempt him. The director is Luis Jane Adams, Jared Harris, Cynthia which good and evil battle. A teenage boy seeks revenge for the slaugh- erwise," said Cody Nash ('00), co- Bunuel, and it stars Claudio Brook Stevenson, and Elizabeth Ashley. ter of his family by the Lapland version of a "dark side:' In his quest he learns some basic values of his culture in terms of the relation- Plays Hi-Tone ships individuals have with the group. By Matthew Shipe bums were properly distributed by ranging from entertaining (Bach's nas constantly through the night. At ity where he can bend his voice Editor-in-Chief their record company, and Big Star Bottom) to just plain bizarre (Like times he was a lounge singer, at oth- around any musical styling. Cult rock legend Alex Chilton was ultimately ignored by the gen- Flies on Sherbet). ers he was a classic rhythm-n-blues Overall, Chilton seemed to en- returned home to Memphis this past eral public. Chilton virtually ignored his singer. joy the homecoming. Towards the Saturday night in concert at the Hi- Finally, Big Star combusted past on Saturday night, instead he Backed by bass and drums, end of the show, he cracked that Tone. from lack of attention in 1975, leav- playing covers that showed his vast Chilton was able to weave in and out "Memphis is the best town within Chilton, who is best known as ing as their legacy great songs such and eccentric musical tastes. He of musical genres. The band was an eighty-mile radius." He kept a the leader of the cult- as"September Gurls" and inspiring covered everything from old tight, and they made even the most bemused smile on his face through- group Big Star and by the Replace- groups such as R.E.M. Once again, showtunes to "Little GTO" to obscure cover engaging. While out the night, teasing the crowd with ments' song that bears his name, Chilton embarked on a solo career, Michael Jackson's disco hit "Rock Chilton's voice is not as smooth as it the possibility of playing a Big Star played an eccentric set of mostly recording sporadically, his albums With You." Chilton switched perso- used to be, it does have a certain qual- song. covers to the enthusiastic and slightly bewildered crowd. If there is anything like an alter- SHere's what Bush School native universe, then Alex Chilton Students did with their summer ONE BEDROOM CONDO is its biggest rock star. However, we vacation: live on the planet Earth, and on this 1960 PARKWAY HOUSE realm Chilton's career has been mostly overlooked. He achieved his U.S. State Department AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1 greatest fame at the age of sixteen as the gravelly-voiced singer of the United Way GATED 24 HOUR SECURITY/COVERED PARKING Box Tops, when he had hits with the General Motors SWIMMING POOL/lAUNDRY ROOM/PARTY ROOM classic "The Letter" and "Cry Like a COMPLETE KITCHEN/YEAR ROUND AC & HEAT Baby." After leaving , SO WHAT DID YOU DO? Chilton attempted a solo career that Rhodes Graduate School Expo $550-UTILITIES INCLUDED never got off the ground (the ses- Thursday, September 23 sions were released a few years ago 4:00PM-6:00PM under the title 1970), before return- Grand Ballroom of Bryan Campus Life Center FOR INFORMATION ANYTIME CALL ing to Memphis where he formed Mary or Dmitri Roudnev Big Star with Chris Bell, a South- www-bUshschooLtamu.edu 314-404-0301 western student at the time. Big Star The George Bush School of Govenme and Public Service released three critically acclaimed Texas A&M Univrsity albums that garnered comparisons College Station, Texas 771-4220 OR CALL to the Beatles, the Kinks, and Phone (409) 62-3476 901-685-6304 Fax: (409) 845-4155 l Badfinger. However, none of the al- Email: a i busaschol.tamn.edu Scene Wednesday, September 22, 1999 S 'WESER Pag 7 The Making Of Making The Grade By Valerio Wilte theater instructor Cookie Ewing, plays News Editor University of Memphis alum Mrs. Hoover, the namesake of the Vince Lemorrocco, who plays one of This year marks the 15thAnniver- film's Hoover Academy. Patrice Clay's henchmen, heard about the sary of Making the Grade,the first and Watson Noel ('86) appears as Muffy. movie through Theatrics, a theatrical only movie to be filmed on the "I was doing a play at Theater agency of which he was a member. Rhodes campus. Memphis, and there was a sign He said he enjoyed working with When filmmakers contacted the posted on the bulletin board" adver- Nelson and Clay. Memphis Film Commission looking tising the audtions, explained Noel, "I had known of Judd. Andy was for a site that could pass for an East who had taken a semester off from only 23 at the time. He was a budding Coast prep school, the bureau imme- Rhodes. comedian.... He was a New York boy diately thought of Rhodes, explained 60 people tried out for the part of like I am:' Lemorrocco said. "It was John Rone, Director of Special Muffy. really a hoot to do some acting with Projects at Rhodes. "I took my shoes off, and that's them. We got along great," said According to Assistant to the how I read the part...I said I can act Lemorrocco. President Loyd Templeton, the direc- better without shoes on." "I was very thankful that I had the tor and producer of the film arranged Apparently her ploy to attract the opportunity to shoot some scenes at rnoro ty i. Sweeney I a meeting with then President casting director's attention worked. James Rhodes and to meet so many great Director Dorian Walker confers with actors Judd Nelson and Ronald locey. Daughdrill and the Cabinet to sell She and one other actress were called people." them on the project. They were given back to read for the part with Judd Lemorrocco has appeared in nu- took place during most of the 1983 Rhodes landmarks as Hassell Hall, the a script and ultimately permitted the Nelson. "I guess they thought we were merous local theater roles with The- fall semester. Rone said the weather cloister of Palmer Hall, and the out- filming, seeing it as an opportunity for funnier together," she said. ater Memphis, Rhodes, Christian was unseasonably cold, a problem side of Robb, White, and Ellett Halls, national publicity. Rhodes received Noel recalls the anxiety she felt Brothers University, University of since the movie opens at the begin- as well as the Voorhies social room, no formal compensation for allowing when she saw one of her costumes, a Memphis, and elsewhere. He was a ning of a school year. "People would which serves as the headmaster's of- the filmmakers to shoot here. sequinned teddy she wears when long-time acquaintance of Tony Lee have cups of ice, trying to get their fice in the movie. The green walls in In addition, the movie features an sneaking into the bedroom of Biff,the Garner, former Chair of the Music mouths really cold, so when they the movie are authentic: with permis- array of actors with links to Rhodes. prep school bully. "I don't want my and Theater Departments at Rhodes. spoke, their breath wouldn't show," sion from Rhodes, desigers painted Former Rhodes Professor Ray Hill parents to see this," she thought. The two met in 1972 and did several he said. However, this technique interior walls (of Palmer?) green and plays the movie's perpetually confused "Years later, I dyed my hair blond, so plays together. was not entirely successful. painted them back to conventional Dr. Mueller. Lucille Ewing, mother of no one knows it was me." The filming of Making the Grade The movie features such familiar shades of white after filming. "Filmed At Southwestern College": Does Making The Grade Make The Grade? By Patridck Lane school senior Palmer Woodrow McGinnis), who is on a quest to get forgotten 1979 comedy 1941) deliv- "Blimp." The use of "Blimp" as a Scene Editor (played by Dana Olsen, who went on the nonconformist Keaton expelled. ers a surprisingly convincing perfor- purely comic device trivializes the very Last week, I saw the 1984 comedy to write and co-produce the 1989 Tom Presumably, he must also "make" a mance as the highly permissive and serious issues of eating disorders and Making the Grade for the first time Hanks comedy The 'burbs) hires certain quantity and quality of therefore beloved Coach Wordman. narcolepsy. Women are treated as little with some of the staff and friends of young street hustler and lovable "grades," though we never see any ac- The role of Eddie's fatherly friend more than objects of sexual threat the Sou'wester, seniors all. It came as scamp Eddie Keaton (Judd Nelson, tual schoolwork done. Nicky, a former maitred'turned hot- (Muffy), sexual conquest (Tracey), or a surprise to me that none of them who made his name the next year in To make matters worse, Eddie falls dog vendor, is played with numerous sources of gratuitous breast exposure had seen it before. After all, this was The Breakfast Club) to impersonate in love with the Academy's chief accents by the late Ronald Lacey, most (in at least one case). the movie that we all learned about him at Hoover Academy (played by patron's daughter, the virginal, angelic famous, perhaps, for his role as the Nevertheless, I heartily recom- during First-Year Orientation, the one Southwestern College, later to be Tracey Hoover. This stereotype islater bald, face-melting Nazi in Raiders of mend a viewing of this film to all filmed on the Rhodes campus. Why known as Rhodes), the lowest rung on challenged in a particular scene be- the Lost Ark. Rhodents, preferably with a lot of aren't people watching this important the prep-school ladder. Keaton ac- tween Eddie and Tracey, set to the But the best performance is most friends and a lot of alcohol (21 and part of Rhodes history? cepts the offer, since he is being chased song "Body Talk" certainly that of Adolph "Oz" Alvarez, over only, please!). Itis a great source Having now seen it twice, I think by thugs of local bookie "Dice" (An- Will Eddie "make the grade?" Or Nelson's body double for the pivotal for shots of vintage Coke machines, I can posit a possible answer. Enjoy- drew "Dice" Clay, of all people), out will he lose his own street-smart, and mandatory break-dancing se- scenes of the Peabody ducks being ing Making the Grade requires a cer- to collect on Eddie's debts. spunky identity to the cesspool of quence. harassed, the wild and accurately por- tain state of mind; ideally, that one be Now, a solid ten minutes into the prep-school elitism? Of course, for audiences here, the trayed comic antics of the lacrosse a 16-year-old in 1984. Alternatively, film, we get our first glimpse of It would be easier to determine biggest star is Rhodes itself. I must team, and synthesized music by com- one could be under the influence of Rhodes. It isfrightening just how well the answers to these questions if Judd say, the archway connecting White poser Basil Poledouris (better known consciousness-altering drugs. Rhodes can pose as a pompous yet Nelson were capable of expressing the and Ellett puts in a fine job, as does for his scores for Conan the Barbar- Asking just one question can re- mediocre all-boys prep-schooL Who true depth of the character of Eddie. the late oak tree which, until last year, ian and The Hunt For Red October). veal a great deal. Namely, why would would have thought it? Instead, we are treated to a loosely stood in front of Palmer. Palmer it- Also, Coach Wordman's lecture on the producers choose to film a movie Eddie makes a disastrous first ap- modified Rodney Dangerfield imper- self leaves something to be desired. "Women's Signs of Arousal" is set in New Jersey and at an East Coast pearance on campus by wearing a red sonation, except without the comic Clearly, the producers felt so as well, enough to warrant a second or third prep school in Memphis, Tennessee? rayon suit which instantly segregates genius. Andrew "Dice" Clay presents since they choose to locate Hardie Au- viewing. The answer: Memphis is much him from the pink sweaters, plaid a younger version of the same char- ditorium inside Burrow Library. Plus, it truly is a thrill to see the cheaper than the East Coast. One can pants, and sockless loafers of the acter he has played in at least a dozen Supposedly, the interior shots of end of the credits, which proudly begin to understand what sort of pro- preppies who call Hoover home. other films and stand-up routines. the Hoover Academy dorms were also display the line "Filmed at South- duction values went into making this However, Eddie's guide to prep-school However, he does prove that he can filmed inside Rhodes buildings. Even western College, Memphis, TN." project. life Rand (Carey Scott) gives him a use the word recognizance. allowing for the walls being painted, I The administration claims that they Certainly no expense was spared memorable "preppie lesson;' and thus On the bright side, Dana Olsen cannot identify any of the hallways or allowed filming here in order to get on the plot, written by the comedy begins Eddie's journey of assimilation. inhabits the role of the real Palmer rooms used. Certainly, I've never seen some national attention when the team of Charles Gale and Gene But it is a rocky road. Eddie must Woodrow with a sort of psychotic a Rhodes dorm room with wallpaper movie was released. But is it any Quintano, who later brought us such deal with Muffy ('86 Rhodes alumna energy which dominates his scenes and a fireplace. wonder that later that same year, we joys as Ernest ScaredStupidand Poblice Patrice Watson Noel), Palmer's and keeps one's attention.Walter The film is not without its prob- changed our name to Rhodes? It Academy 3 & 4, respectivey. "phony, snooty, gold-digger" girl- Olkewicz (perhaps better known as lems. For one thing, it features a to- makes one think..,. unlike Making Wealthy, seventh-year high- friend,as well as arch-fiend Biff (Scott Hinshaw in Steven Spielberg's nearly ken fat kid, pathetically named the Grade. .I,..rrnulrrrrrlriii-rr~l~rr-rrrrl~l~-- Sports Page 8 SU'fWESrER Wednesday, September 22 1999 Football Suffers First Lynx Field Hockey Battles Defeat Of Season NationallyRankedOpponents By Susan Hughes By leremny Smith 77 rushing yards and 56 receiving Sports Editor Staff Write yards. Alex Wiley ('03) averaged As the football team went on the nearly 25 yards on four kickoff re- road, the Rhodes' field hockey team On September 18, the Rhodes turns. set up camp in the outfield of the base- College football team lost their Cornerback Corliss Givens ball diamond for the first home game first game of the season, 21-14, to ('01) had an interception, while of the season. Centre College in Danville, Ken- middle linebacker Zac Jumper The weekend began at four on tucky. Centre outplayed Rhodes in ('00) led the defense with 9 tack- Friday, September 17, when Rhodes virtually every statistical category les. Defensive end Joby Dion ('00) and Sewanee took the field in confer- on their way to the victory. blocked a punt, and defensive end ence action. Following up a split Centre outgained Rhodes 343 Ryan Parry ('02) contributed two weekend, when Rhodes recorded its total yards to 248, mostly result- sacks. first win of the season against ing from a huge passing edge, 194 Free safety David Neblett ('00) Hanover, the Lynx were ready to up- yards to 88. The Lynx did outrush and defensive tackle David Shonts set the established University of the the Colonels by a slim margin, 160 ('01) each added a sack. South team. Sewanee proved to be too yards to 149. Coach Joe White was not much for the second year squad, how- The team fell behind early, 14- pleased by his team's performance. ever. Coach Matt Dean commented, 0 in the first quarter, on two He commented, "We played poorly "We continue to improve every game. touchdown runs by Centre. How- and lost our mental edge. I don't However, today we ran into a buzz ever, the Lynx battled back to make think we took them very seriously." saw. Give [Sewanee] credit; they have it 21-7 at halftime. A 56- yard White looks forward to the a great program and play outstand- SI"" ' . y .JIr If "" I '."I First- year Elizabeth Cooper ('03) fights off a Sewonee challenge screen pass to running back Kevin challenge of the Washington Uni- ing defense." The final score was 6-0, in the first home game of the '99 season. Rhodes lost to the nationally ranked Gennusa ('03) allowed the Lynx to versity at St. Louis game on Octo- with Sewanee recording the win. University of the South program, after halves cut the Centre lead to 21-14, but ber 2nd. The week off should On Sunday, September 19, the two of hard play. the team couldn't get any closer. allow the football team to get in- women faced another nationally in the second half, when Ohio field hockey program should feel real Overall, the team had a frus- jured players healthy and extra ranked team in Ohio Wesleyan. For Wesleyan broke the scoreless tie. proud about this effort" Coach Dean trating game, yet there were a few time to implement the game plan. the first half, the Rhodes' defense with- Rhodes answered with a goal from said of the game. "Against a tradi- bright spots. Gennusa led the "We need to be more focused stood the Ohio Wesleyan onslaught, Betsy Perky ('02). With less than ten tional top 25 program, the score was Lynx offense with 133 total yards, and sharper fundamentally. We and the two teams entered halftime minutes left in the game, Ohio tied 1-1 with ten minutes to play. We made way too many errors on ba- tied at 0-0. The women came out in Wesleyan capitalized'on their experi- had fifteen shots on goal and received sic plays against Centre. Better the second half with a real chance of ence and scored two late goals to earn maximum effort from everyone. If we This Week... execution is absolutely essential," defeating a nationally ranked team. the win with a final score of 3-0. can duplicate this effort each time out, White said. The first score of the game came " Everyone associated with our we're going to win some games:." Sept. 22 Volleyball v. Christian Brothers Rhodes Women's Soccer Cross Country Takes On SEC 7:00pm Sept 24 Frustrated In Quest for Win At Vanderbilt Classic Men's Soccer v. University of the South By Heather Best in the second half. By Kosta Dolageorgas on the difficult course, the Lynx 2:00pm Staff Writer Rhodes came into the game Staff Writer men finished 6th out of 14 teams Women's Soccer v. against Denison University on Sun- at the meet. University of the South The women's soccer team stayed day with confidence. With a couple of This past Saturday, September In the women's race, Lori 4:00pm at home this weekend to compete in problem areas addressed, the home 18, the Rhodes' men's and Steger ('03) led the Lynx for the Volleyball SCAC West the RhodesWomen's Invitational. On team dominated the game, control- women's cross country teams third meet in a row. Finishing close Divisional: Saturday, they faced Ohio Wesleyan ling possession of the balL Still miss- raced in Nashville at the behind were Meghan Bromert Southwestern University University, the first of two weekend ing sweeper Sharon Goss('03) and Vanderbilt Classic. ('02), Lydia Gibson ('02), Emily 4:30pm opponents nationally ranked in Divi- first- string goalie Sarah Pruett('02), Among the competing teams Clark ('00), and Betsy Bogler ('03). Millsaps College sion III. The lack of depth on the Lynx the women again faced a game with at the meet were a number of SEC A special congratulations goes 7:00pm bench and the finishing power of only two substitutes. schools, including the University out to Clark, who ran 20:07, an Sept.25 OWU led to a final score of 3-0, leav- Although strong in passing and of Kentucky and other Division I alltime 5K best for her. With a Cross Country; University ing the Lynx women still winless after execution, Rhodes, continually teams; the Lynx finished well, con- strong overall performance, the of the South Invitational six games. plagued by misfortune, was frustrated sidering the caliber of competition women finished 8th out of 15 teams 9 00am With a few outstanding opportu- infront of the net and could not score. at the event. at the competition. Volleyball SCAC West nities, Rhodes had some chances to In the final score, Denison defeated The men were led by Bryan The Rhodes Cross Country Divisional: score against OWU. The Lynx started Rhodes 3-0. McCarthy ('03), who has led the teams travel to the University of Trinity University off strong, trailing only 2-0 at half- The Lady Lynx are working on men for the majority of the early the South in Sewanee this week- 1:30pm time, and, more than the score re- their mental game this week to pre- season. Following the lead of end, September 24-25, where they Hendrix College flected, the Rhodes women were very pare for the upcoming weekend. McCarthy was Patrick LaRochelle hope to prove again that they re- 4.00pm much in the game. Should this weekend prove success- ('02), who put his calves to good spond well to pressure and adver- Sept.26 Coming off the bench in the sec- ful, Rhodes will be well on their way work on the hilly, unwieldy sity. Men's Soccer v. Centre ond half, however, the stress and ex- to the NCAA Tournament, despite Vanderbilt course. The course serves as a good 12:00pm haustion of playing with only two their rocky start. They play the Uni- Also finishing up front for the tune-up for what will come their Women's Soccer v. Centre substitutes began to show. They were versity of the South on Friday at 2.00 Lynx were Kosta Dalageorgas way at Regionals, which are being 2.0Opm ultimately overpowered by the depth and Centre on Sunday at 12.00. Both ('01), Virren Malhotra ('01), and held on the same course on No- of OWU's bench and their persistence conference games are at home. John Knight ('02). Working hard vember 13th.