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PUBL/SHED WEEKLY BY THE STUDENTS OF CONNECTICUT COLLEGE VOLUMEXXX • NUMBER12 FRJDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2005 CONNECTIClITCOLLEGE,NEWLONDON,CT SGA Approves Security Cameras By 15-14 Vote T~MAS P. MCEVOY ended up being the deciding vote on are committing the most serious SGA discussed before voting in' asking for more information about campus. " news editor the issue, the parliamentary rules of community violations - and most of favor of security cameras pertained the installation of the cameras, such Despite the SGA's approval, the '. the SGA indicate that it does not fac- all vandalism." to displaying murals in Main Street as their cost and how they would administration and other College ':Qle Student Government tor into the calculation of the major- Vandalism has been a campus- East. The murals would feature specifically function. constituencies have to endorse the Association (SGA) took a formal ity vote. Therefore, according to wide concern since the beginning of archival pictures of the Old Plex and Slade also stated that the draft idea before it is implemented. vote during its weekly meeting last these rules, the majority of the SGA the semester, when the College of its renovation. will include various stipulations the "[SGA's] vote does not mean that Thursday on whether or not the in effect voted in favor of installing announced that overall damage The SGA is now in the process SGA wishes to place on the installa- cameras will go through," Slade College should install security cam- security cameras. costs between mid-August and the of drafting a letter to Student Life tion of the cameras, including said. "[SGA's] vote means that the eras as a response to campus vandal- The type of cameras favored by end of September were approxi- indicating that the majority of the restrictions that permit the cameras SGA approved it." Furthermore, ism. Fi-fteenassembly' members the SGA are configured on a closed mately $19,000, compared to $6,000 Assembly voted in favor of cameras. only be used to detect violence and according to Slade, voted in favor of installi.4g cameras, circuit, so the tapings would only be within the same timeframe last year. President of the SGA Eddie Slade vandalism. SGA is considering having a stu- while fa een voted l\8ainst the reviewed if an incident occurred. Since these statistics have been noted that the draft will acknowl- "We're just trying to look out for idea; one 'assembly member Chair of the College Judicial Board released, SGA has been discussing edge the significant division among some potential issues," Slade said, SEE CAMERAS abstained. 1"'1 Jay Karpen added, "Our goal is not several ways to address the problem. the Assembly members on the issue. regarding the various implications ------, Despite tbe abstention, which to catch everybody, just those who The other principal proposal that the He added that in the draft the SGA is of installing security cameras on Continued on Page 6 :Gen-Ed...... A CAPPELLA Camels enjoy one of the many concerts that rounds out the semester. .. Armstrong '07 Wins Reagan Reform Award For Activism Considered By NIKHIL A. IYENGAR across the state, helped elect .-. Republican mayors in heavily editor-in-chief Democratic cities including SV JOANNA GILLIA Middletown and New Britain. Sarah Armstrong '07, current according to Armstrong. associate news editor chairwoman of the Connecticut With the 2005 election season in Union of College Republicans the rearview mirror, Armstrong is Since the 2003-2004 academic (CVCR), was recently awarded the now focusing on the important 2006 year, the Educational Planning . Ronald Reagan Award for Activism elections. While outreach to women l:ommittee (EPC) has been working by the College Republican National continues to be a priority, Armstrong n '"Creating, revising, and imple- Committee (CRNC). The award, will be focusing on continuing to lBenting a new plan for the College's which is presented annually to one organize Connecticut Republicans at General Education Requirements. individual, was given to Armstrong the grassroots level. The committee, whose membership on the basis of her achievements as "Connecticut just can't do grass- aries from year to year, is com- chairwoman of the CUCR. roots," said Armstrong. ''They just posed of three student representa- During her tenure, Armstrong aren't very good - period." It seems tives, six faculty representatives, has focused on outreach to women that Armstrong will have her work and various administrators. The EPC and grassroots organizations, efforts cut out for her, but the enthusiasm is charged with the task of monitor- that have resulted in College and commitment to activism that ing issues pertaining to educational Republicans from the state of this junior demonstrates· should policy at the College. In particular, Connecticut becoming some of the serve her well. they study issues such as the general most recognized in the country. "Sarah definitely deserves this education and area requirements, "I was floored," said Armstrong. award," said Christopher Devine The Educational Planning "I thought I might be considered for '06, chairman of the Connecticut Committee first started reviewing another award, but to win this award College Republicans. "She's been a the College's general education was quite a thrill." very committed and passionate requirements in 2003 and 2004. In Armstrong recently wrapped up activist for the Republican cause. particular, members of that year's a successful effort known as "Five in Her guidance has been instrumental committee began talking about dis- Photo by Elizabeth Mitchell '05," during which the CUCR in the functions of the Connecticut solving the seven-area system, The singers of Vox cemeu held their annum winter concert in Harkness Chapel on Thursday night. One of many popular singing groups worked to elect at least five College Republicans as well as other on campus, Vox Came/i is a co-ed a cappella ensemble known for their .free-spirited attitude. Many Camels braved afrigid New England which had been established in 1995. Republicans in municipal elections College Republicans groups around evening to enjoy a night with their talented peers. As the semester draws to a close, look for other concerts happening on campus. The committee members believed around the state. Her efforts, along the state. We couldn't be happier for that the seven-area system was too with those of College. Republicans her." complicated and required too many courses, especially with the inclu- proposed a radical new model, tenta- behind this was that "a good liberal creation of new GE courses that sion of the foreign language require- tively titled the "Questions Model." arts education will quickly and inti- answered specific questions. The Voice Exclusive: Professor ment and Writing Professor Hammond, a faculty mately immerse the student in seri- questions pertained to subjects such Intensive/Enhanced courses. member on ~e fire, describ,:e..d;:.th:;;,;e;.,.,...;o;;u;;sc:a;;c;:;ademicstudy.The First Year as humans and their values, human Furthermore, they believed that model as a 'radical departure from seminar will initiate this immersion, communication, individuals in soci- Despalatovic Speaks many of the categories were too dis- anything that had come before it." deepening the intellectual and ere- ety, cultural intersections, the llatu- ciplinary. The new model involved the ere- ative engagement between students By BLAKE CASS SEE GEN-ED As a result, Professor Michael ation of a first year seminar for and faculty, and students and each staff writer CV: But? Lynch, a former member of the freshman. According to the imple- other." Continued on Page 6 MD: The way we went about College's Philosophy department, mentation document, the rationale The new model also involved the Professor Marijan Despalatovic, shaping a conversation about the of the Slavic Studies Department, issue I found repugnant. It began Common Hour: Harnessing The Mississippi teaches a number of courses that with the famous editorial attack on pertain. to Russian Literature, the Department of History. Professor Bv THOMAS p. MCEVOY actions," Thompson said. He into depth about various statistics on speed of 2.1 ntiles per hour. Intellectual History and Eastern Forester explained the offerings of referred to the significant loss of the discharge level and sediment With regard to the transforma- European. His courses include the department in his answer. The • news editor wetlands as an illustration of how transportation of the Mississippi tion of the river and its delta over Masterpieces of Russian Literature, richness and variety of offerings are human and natural activity can have River. He noted that if the river was time, Thompson stated that during Literature and Revolution, both of conclusive. However, 1 was sad- Douglas Thompson, Chair of the the glacial retreat following the Ice which are offered next semester, dened to notice that Eastern Europe Physics, Astronomy, and Age, the Mississippi Delta was left Chekhov, Dostoevsky, and Semiotics and Russia are no longer part of Geophysics Department and with large quantities of peat and and Marxism. departmental curriculum. Re-alloca- Associate Professor of Geology was mud, which are highly prone to sub- tion of staffing is tricky and general- the featured speaker at this week's sidence and erosion. In wbat follows, Professor ly undertaken in response to Common Hour. His talk, entitled Thompson added that the river is Marijan Despalatovic touches on demands of the market place. I sup- "Life on the Mississippi River getting increasingly longer as it issues that are of immediate impor- pose we must be mindful of the Delta: The Engineering Battle to flows further into tbe Gulf of tance not only to our college com- desires of our consumers. Control the Largest River in the Mexico, while building up the land munity, but to the larger community Then followed a series of e-mail U.S.;' focused on the implications around it. At the same time, as well. For those who are not famil- exchanges on the faculty list, evok- of human and natural activity on the Thompson said, the river has been iar with him as a teacher, you may ing real and imagined histories and Mississippi River Delta. shifting to a new delta approximate- recognize him as the one faculty emotions, and the lines were drawn. Professor Thompson began his ly six times "in the past 5,000-6,000 member who adheres to a formal It became clear that those who had lecture with an analysis of the rea- years because these new areas have dress code. If you have had him in questions belonged in the devil's sons for the magnitude of destruc- been closer to sea level, and rivers class, well, then, you know just how comer: a sulphurous fog blurred the tion caused by Hurricane Katrina. follow the path of least resistance. remarkable the old man really is. "discourse," to use the shibholeth of He noted that the loss of coastal wet- He pointed out that the river has the angelic choir. And, finally, there lands around the Mississippi River been trying to form a new delta in THE COLLEGE VOICE: appeared a list of faculty, staff and Delta, the erosion of barrier islands, recent years, but human activity has What do you think of our new center students who "strongly" supported and the overall subsidence, or sink- prevented it from happening. for the comparative study of race the creation of the proposed Center. ing, of the landscape contributed to Specifically focusing on human and ethnicity? I do not know who circulated the the' massive flooding that Hurricane interaction with the Mississippi MARUAN DESPALATOVIC: petition, I never received a copy of Katrina created. River Delta, Thompson said that What do I think about the CCSRE? 1 it. But it is clear that those who are "The problems that we between 1929 and 1947 the river's think that it is a legitimate area of not on the list of supporters have tac- tncounter in living in a place like profound effects on the Mississippi analogous to a railway system, there inquiry or, as the framers of the pro- Louisiana ... is a result of human River Delta. would be 5,165 cars moving a SEE COMMON HOUR posal put it, of "the discourse on race SEE DESPALATOVIC actions as much as it is of natural Professor Thompson also went length of 51.85 miles per day at a and ethnicity." Continued on Page 6 Continued on Page 6 NEWS SPORTS A&E

The Killer Coke campaign at The Connecticut College women's A&Ewraps up 2005 with the houest Connecticut College has kept its stride, squash team is nationallyranked! For all movies and music, and a look at the despite an initial setback at SGA.SeePage the details,and other excitingsports news, upcoming year. See Pages 4-5 for all the 6 for all the details. visitPage 10. details. , I 2 • DECEMBER 9, 2005 • THE COLLEGE VOICE • EDITORIAL&OPINION SGA's Vote Defends Honor Code After a semester of senseless, immature behavior impacting the entire campus community the College received a holiday present for its patience. Just last week the Student Government Association (SGA) voted in favor of installing security cameras . . ;. Many may say that security cameras undermine the College Honor Code - that installing these cameras reflect a distrust on the part of the Administration towards students. Did these peo- ple never enter the Plex in the past month? Clearly, a small portion of the Campus cannot be trusted to act according to their own judgment when the College accumulates a $19,000 bill in What's rrcw at vandalism. over the course of a six-week period. Indeed, students are already failing to act in accordance with the Honor Code, either by committing these acts or by failing to report those that they witness. So should the College simply sit idly by and wait for the Plex to fall to pieces? The proposal for installing security cameras has also been deterred by the idea that they will Shain Library! be concentrated in one location, while vandalism has been a campus-wide phenomenon. But what is wrong with making small steps towards a larger goal of a campus free of vandalism? Not only will the cameras be located in the area hardest hit by vandalism in recent years, they will hopefully have the effect of creating an aura pervading throughout the entire campus that the College does not allow students to punch holes through walls. t/ PERSONAL RESEARCH SESSIONS One cannot ignore the fact that sharp divisions exist in the College over installing cameras. Avoid the anxiety of completing your final research project! Finding The final vote of the SGA, that was nearly tied, strongly reflects the concerns that remain. At the library resources shouldn't be frustrating or difficult! same time, the administration has yet to put their stamp of approval on the SGA's vote; the cam- eras will not be installed without administrative approval. Nevertheless, hopefully the Sign-up for uninterrupted sessions of in-depth assistance with your Administration will understand the magnitude vandalism has had on the campus, realize the absurdity of the claims that cameras would undermine the Honor Code, and acknowledge that library research. This is available from our reference staff. their installation is only a step in the right direction of fighting vandalism. The Voice applauds the results of SGA's vote, and we hope that the Administration will heed Request an appointment by completing the online form at .the assembly's decision. http://www.conncoll.edu/is/info.resources/subject-guides/persres.htm I or contact the Reference Desk at extension 2655.

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Proffer the fruits of thy labor at ccvoice @conncoll.edu - 1'HE COLLEGE VOICE • DECEMBER 9, 2005 • 3 OPINION KERRy'S ScARy lIE WAS A MAN OF PRINCIPLE NIKHIL AMARENnRA IYENGAR • OUT IN RiGHT FiELD YON! FREEMAN • OCCUPIED TERRITORY I don't normally start a column John Kerry has now proven All the stars fall, all the brave prize along with Arafat and Yitzhak with a quote, but this week, S'enator to these terrorist attacks. It's a great ing in its midst. This is the same ide- beyond a reasonable doubt that like leave, all those who shouted - are Rabin z'l). John Kerry offeree! up a gem the shame that the Security Council ology which bad a part in instigating most of the leadership of the silent, all those who laughed - Kristiansen was a true friend of couldn't speak to this terrorist attack likes of which usually come from France's fir t Intifada, and riots in Democratic Party, he is hostile to the cry ... " -Excerpt from israeli song Israel. Unlike the majority of the in Netanya, but if the Council won't even less credible liberals, such as other places in Western Europe. This U.S. military as an institution, and to All the Stars, by David Daor committee he was not blinded by the speak, the United States will." Howard Dean or Michael Moore. On is the same ideology that bombed American troops serving around the Last Monday (Dec. 5) Kaare words being placed on Arafat's Iranian President Ahmadinejad CBS' Face the Nation, (Kerry wasn't London's public transportation, globe. This is going to be a major Kristiansen, a former member of the behalf. Arafat, years following the didn't relent from the anti-Semitic really facing the nation, since murdered the Dutch filmmaker, problem for Kerry if he decides to Nobel Peace Prize Committee, reception of the prize, would once attributes of his regime this week as blew up trains in Madrid, busses in nob 0 d Y run for the presidency in 2008. Anti- passed away again prove to be an enemy of the well. During a Saudi Arabian con- Israel and civilians in Iraq. lust watches the military rhetoric serves well if the at the age of Jews, one responsible for over 1,000 ference the Iranian leader made today (Thursday) the Associated program), point is to rouse the left-wing base, eighty-five. murders. Kristiansen was someone point that he believed the Holocaust Press reported that a 21-year-old Kerry said but most Americans respect our mil- Kristiansen who saw this true image of Arafat never occurred, though if Europeans Muslim French citizen called upon the follow- itary as a force for good, and admire was known as and without hesitation decided to really believed it did happen they his fellow youth to join him in ing to Bob the troops who are 'sacrificing their the man who quit the committee rather than be a should give Jews a state on the attacking America in Iraq. He V(us SChieffer: lives so that 25 million Iraqis will quit the prize part of a delegation rewarding a provinces of Germany and Austria, quoted as saying, "I am ready' to .. And have peace, democracy, and prosper- committee in leader of a terrorist organization. By "Some European countries insist on release dynamite and blow up! Blow there is no ity. Furthermore, most Americans 1994 to no means was this act his last in sup- saying that Hitler killed millions of up! We will kill the Americans." reason, Bob, rightfully despise the latte-drinking protest the port of Israel. A number of years ago innocent Jews in furnaces and they There are people, unlike the late that young "limousine liberals" from New decision to award Yasser Arafat the he led a movement in Norway insist on it to the extent that if any- Kristiansen, who look at Iran's state- American soldiers need to be going England and San Francisco, who Nobel Peace Prize. Kristiansen demanding Norway's Foreign one proves something contrary to ments as nothing more than "crazy into the homes of Iraqis in the dead crave this kind of rhetoric like pigs could not bear the decision that Minister move its embassy from that they condemn that person and talk." Was Hitler just spewing mad of night, terrorizing kids and chil- at the trough. would bestow an honor of peace to a Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, Israel's capi- throw them in jail. Although we talk in the days before the gassing of dren, you know, women, breaking Small wonder, then, that person whose hands were stained by tal. don't accept this claim, if we sup- Jews began? If a leader of a large sort of the customs of the--of--the Democrats have been scarcely able innocent blood, terrorism, and vio- The type of values Kristiansen pose it is true, our question for the country like Iran makes these kinds historical customs. religious cus- to scratch the surface of what is lence - all attributes done against held dear to himself with regards to Europeans is: is the killing of inno- of statements and the world is sileru toms. Whether you like it or not.; known as "Middle America," the peace. little Israel have sadly not taken hold cent Jewish people by Hitler the rea- it should not be surprising that .cn Iraqis should be doing that." vast expanse that lies between the Kristiansen came to be a mem- in the minds of Western European son for their support to the occupiers one clear day Iran's words tum into One hardly knows where to twin ivory towers of coastal liberal- ber of the committee following his governments and the intemational of Jerusalem? If the Europeans are practice. A leader like Ahmadinejad begin admiring this pearl of wisdom, ism. John Kerry, Howard Dean, and resignation from the Norwegian par- community. In a terrorist attack this honest they should give some of isn't that stupid if at the same time but for a change, let's begin at the other liberal figureheads have shown liament in the Christian People's week, the Israeli city of Netanya their provinces in Europe -- like in of making these declarations nuclear end. "Iraqis should be doing that." that they are increasingly unable to Party. At one point he was Norway's experienced a suicide Islamic mur- Germany, Austria or other countries weapons are being developed. The John Kerry believes that Iraqis understand Middle America's val- Oil Minister as well. Joining this derer taking the lives of five Israelis, -- to the Zionists and the Zionists world was united in passing a reso- should be terrorizing Iraqi women ues, let alone pretend to appreciate committee was honorable - but not while injuring 60 at a shopping mall. can establish their state in Europe. lution in the United Nations pro- and children! In the dead of night, no them. And this is a large part of why until the act giving Arafat the award. There was little world condemna- You offer part of Europe and we will claiming the establishment of an less. On Face the Nation, Kerry stat- Kerry couldn't win the White House, Years later the committee would tion. The UN Security Council support it." international Holocaust memorial ed that he believes success begins even though the circumstances at the take up an initiative which wanted to moreover failed to pass a resolution The fact that Iran has no problem day. It is time the world was uniiect the withdrawal of American troops - time arguably favored Kerry heavily. strip the Nobel Peace Prize disgust- denouncing the attack, leading US making these statements is because in preventing another such memori- a tactic otherwise known as "cutting The prospect of John Kerry as ingly not from Arafat - but from Ambassador Bolton to remark .. Europe still hasn't learned to face al day from having to be declared. and running." And in the wake of Commander-in-Chief is simply Shimon Peres (who received the " ... you have to speak up in response the militant Islamic ideology grow- fleeing American troops, apparently, scary for a lot of Americans. This is Iraqis should begin a reign of terror the man who lied to Congress about JUDGE ALITO rivaling, if not exceeding Saddam's. American war crimes in Vietnam, More shocking than this non- and now has called American troops sense, though, is the filthy implica- terrorists. Given the behavior of peo- I would like to thank Will Ball for offering his Supreme Court, who balked at his attempts to There are many cases in recent memory in which, tion leveled at American troops by ple like Kerry and Howard Dean, expertise on this important issue that I know little move the country out of the 19th century and Sandra O'Connor played the pivotal role in Massachusetts' junior senator. One who has also recently turned into a about. poverty, into something bigger and better. swinging the court or setting the precedent. marvels at the fact that Kerry found megaphone for defeatism, one has to Only months before the 1992 Republican The government was getting too close. Now a Samuel Alito is set to replace Justice O'Connor. it appropriate to call American presume that the Democrats' strate- National Convention at which Pat Buchanan first person couldn't even deny a hotel room to a black Judge Alito's presence on the court could troops terrorists. If, by "terrorizing," gy for 2008 consists of remaining coined the term "culture war," the Supreme Court person, what was next? A movement congealed in drastically change the character of its future rul- Kerry meant "dying to liberate," culturally repugnant to a vast swath ruled 5-4 that the abortion laws rammed through 1965 when the Supreme Court ruled in Griswold ings. During his time on the Third Circuit, Alito then he would be correct. Of course, of Americans, then proceeding to by then Pennsylvania governor Bob Casey" which v. Connecticut that the state of Connecticut could ruled in favor of discrimination based on sexual Kerry doesn't mean anything of the lose every state they lost in 2004, included a provision requiring a wife to ask per- not prohibit the sale of contraceptives to married orientation, against the protections of the Farmly sort. Instead, he has chosen to sing and hoping they can somehow end mission of her husband in order to have an abor- couples. Conservative tendencies buried in the Leave Act, and in favor of allowing raciaiJy along with the far-left refrain: up winning. Despite a rocky second tion, were unconstitutional. American consciousness from the time of our stacked juries. This is the "moderate" appointed Americans are the real terrorists. term for President Bush, I'm Conservatives were not pleased. How could a Puritan forefathers rose to the surface. Griswold by President Bush. Frighteningly enough, Judge Americans are terrorizing the reminded of another John Kerry woman stay barefoot AND pregnant if she could marked the first reference by the court to the Alito is relatively moderate, with consideration to I, Middle East. quote: "Bring it on." just up and get an abortion without her husband "right to privacy." There was no one provision in some of the other potential nominees ltke knowing? The ruling epresented, .however, a the Constitution, said the wstices, bu e ~rst. Michael Luttig or Janice Rodgers Brown. At the STOP looKING AT ME, SwAN! much larger trend that had put the conservative Fourth, Fifth, Ninth, and Fourteenth amendments very least, Judge Alito claims that he will uphold ANDREW MEYER • I HAVE ADD movement in motion from the beginning. taken together showed that there was a right of stare decisis, an unwritten rule of the court sys- "Liberal Activist Judges" had again taken a swipe the individual to be free from government regula- tem that states that a judge must give the weight I've noticed that all the great just shoved a stick where the sun at the Christian moral foundation of the country, tion. Staying true to their beliefs, Conservatives of precedent to cases already ruled, and not con- Greek thinkers had something in don't shine (although I wish it did, and again lashed the back of federalism by not should have been happy, but they weren't: Their tradict past rulings without very unique circum- common: one-word names. since it was so cold) and called me a allowing individual states to dictate their abortion thinking must have gone something like this: the stances. Therefore, from this point on, to rep- popsicle. Or perhaps a poopsicle, in laws. Interestingly, the minority opinion in the government shouldn't regulate segregation, but it So we have that to fall back on. There is, how- resent the big redness (height' and honor of the stick's location. case, wtitten by Chief Justice William Rehnquist, must uphold good Christian standards about mar- ever, a deeper concern. Judge Alito is a so-called hair, not chewing gum) that I am, my A few random thoughts that I'm cited the initial 3rd circuit dissent in the case, ital sex. Organizations began to form opposing "strict constructionist," a philosopby of law that pen-name shall be Cliffordius. In too lazy to transition together: Planned Parenthood v. Casey, that of Samuel I. the moral decay that the country was suffering, believes the Constitution should be "strictly" ~ ~~my new -I am the only person I know Alito. But I'll get back to that later. The whole and leaders began to emerge that promised to (read: literally) interpreted, and all care must be G r e e k who goes to Shop-Rite and walks to shindig started with the New Deal. FDR's strate-' bring the country back on track. taken not to stray from the principles of the thinker spir- the cash register with a basket full of gy to drag the country from big-business initiated Roe v. Wade must bave hit them like a ham- founders. Yes, these are the same people who it, I will now chocolate milk and beer. I wonder if economic recession was unprecedented. He mer. opposed FDR's New Deal policies because they design an that automatically puts me on an FBI expanded the power of the government into But back to Alito. When he was on the Third went again the literal interpretation of the com- Ideal City, a watch list for "likely to get drunk realms never even before dreamed; he created Circuit Court of Appeals, he dissented in their rul- merce clause, and these are the same people who la Plato and and attempt to lure children into his government work programs, and exercising ing on Casey, which invalidated the states new opposed civil rights legislation, and these are the Aristotle windowless white van by offering power over corporations using provisions in the abortion laws, including the spousal notification very people who opposed the right to privacy and (which, by them chocolate milk." Constitution created for the regulation of inter- provision. The year after that, in his opinion the establishment of Roe v. Wade. Now, though, the way, is -Is there any situation on campus state trade. Nothing like it had ever been attempt- regarding Planned Parenthood v. Farmer, he stat- they have a name, and a very powerful adherent, not as good with more pressure than dialing in to ed, and while most of the country felt no ed that he believed Roe v. Wade had been wrong- President George W. Bush. Judge Alito represents as a la mode.) However, by "Ideal a building on a cold day with sever- encroachment (indeed FDR's equally unprece- ly decided. Big whoop, right? Well, no. Casey the culmination of decades of Conservative ang~t City," I really mean "Ideal College al people standing behind you? On a dented four terms in office show that the public was only decided by a 5-4 majority, and Justice Campus," because that seems like it related note, if there was a madman strongly 'supported his agenda), a small group of Sandra Day O'Connor was considered to be the See JUDGE ALiTO will be much easier to do. Unlike chasing a group of people, and they people saw it as trampling on basic American swing vote. Without her, spousal notification Continued on Page6 Rocky IV, there IS an easy way out had to get in the door right away on principles. Among them were the justices' of the might have stood in Pennsylvania, or spread. in column writing. the first try to live, is there anybody -Absences would toll over from you'd rather have dialing than Adam HOLIDAY GIFfS To THE EARm semester to semester. This way, if Vinatieri? And is there any doubt JOANNA MCCLINTICK· ENVIRONMENTAL COLUMNIST you were smart, you could spend a that Jay Feely would dial wrong good two months of senior year just wee times in a row while you froze sitting on the beach, with no penalty your ass off? Poor Jay Feely ... two This holiday season I've been are not going back to the So it looks like we are really sticker, which is an important too) at all, except for the whole "flunking bad weeks in his entire career, and asked what I want for the upcoming bicyclelhorse/seafaring vessel days filling up the garage of the world to spread the word and gain sup- your final and having to pay another Giants fans start talking about him gift binging, and I'm really at a anytime soon, So what can we do with a lot of emissions. But what port). But it requires no alterations , 20,000 dollars for an extra semester like he's the next coming of Hitler. crossroads. Do I need anything? Is to still get where we need to go can we do? We've been told to car- on your car. What better way to to graduate" thing, which is a bad Then again, I've never missed a sin- there any reason I should be adding without Earth House profusely pool and to buy alternative cars, but advertise that you can take environ- idea, because 20,000 dollars could gle kick in an NFL game, and he's to landftll space anymore than I berating you? what if your dad already bought a mental responsibility without com- • buy at least four or five scoops of ice missed four recently, so as a stats already do? I doubt it, but I know First of all, how much C02 are car that's the size of a small ele- pletely abandoning practical needs cream from Coldstone instead. minor, I can conclude that I'm clear- people and places that do have we really emitting? The amounts phant, and enjoys driving it around in our society today? -Carnpus environmental policy ly a better kicker than him, right? needs this season, and maybe that is from one type of car to the next are the block after work to assert his Iwant to stress however, that , #17b: Killing a stork would be legal- -According to my brother, "the where the gifts should go. The two really quite startling (these numbers manhood? Perhaps you should pur- this shouldn't be seen as an excu e ly classified as "committing abor- world's top three athletes are cur- main concerns I currently have are vary based on the age and make of chase a TerraPass for such an eco- to continue to emi t gas and drive rently suffering from Achilles ten- global warming your car). The average American bandit. around copiously, in the same way t lions." and sustainabil- drives 12,000 miles per year, so a TerraPass is a peculiar company that one shouldn't think that just -Classes would be replaced by don injuries: Takeo Spikes, Eric ity. Here are standard car that gets about 20-30 that tries to offset the emissions because they recycle they are eras- different flavors of cookies. You Moulds, and David Meyer." He's a two ways you miles per gallon emits 12,000 Ibs of your car puts into the air. First, you ing the effects of waste production would sign up for your four favorites Bills fan, in case you couldn't tell. -Microsoft Word doesn't recog- can give or C02 every year. But we all know can go to their website and calcu- in general. If anything, I worry that at the beginning of each semester. C nize dreidel as a word. Can we infer request gifts that most of us have some sort of late what your car emits based on TerraPass will serve as a "solution," is for Cookie, not Class. from this that Bill Gates does not that directly overwhelming utility vehicle. In the year, model and make of your and there will be fewer efforts -Atternpting to eat Wings 'N' recognize Jews as people, or will my respond to this case, cars that get 10-20 miles car. Next, based on your C02 out- made to develop other forms of sus- Things with a fork and knife would computer immediately crash, erase L ---' these serious per gallon emit 20,000 lbs of C02 put, you purchase a TerraPass (basi- tainable, pollution-free vehicles. So be forbidden, and punishment would its hard drive, and explode as I type issues. per year. Hybrid cars, on the other cally a bumper sticker) and the use this gift as a way to educate as consist of forcing the offending We have heard that global hand, end up getting 40+ miles per price is based on your output. well as empower. party to watch Gigli three times in a that? I just realized it's the last issue warming is a big deal. It may result gallon emit 6,000 Ibs of C02 per TerraPass then pools the money to (www.terrapass.com) e row. Falling asleep during punish- before the holidays, so I feel obligat- in us all starting an underwater year, while fuel efficient cars (get- invest in the most effective projects The Heifer Project started about ment makes the punishment start ed to make some generic, secular-. society at some point, and wearing ting between 30-40 miles per gal- that work to eliminate carbon diox- 60 years ago, and tries to promote a over. ized, non_religion-specific holiday seashell bras, which, while attrac- Ion) emit 8,000 lbs of C02 per year. ide in our atmosphere, and to sus- sustainable way of living rather -Campus would be relocated to comruents. Unfortunately, non holi- tive, may not be the best back-up Think for a moment about how tainably transport everyone without than short-term care to families ail somewhere where it's not "23 day-specific jokes about the holiday plan. Most environmentalists say long you can stand in your garage harming the earth so intensely. • degrees, feels like 13" on my walk to season never seem to be funny, so that fuel emission from cars is a with the car running before being So technically you don't get SeE HOLIDAY GIFTS class in the morning. I got so cold I'll just~y happy holidays instead. huge sQllrce of the problem, but we unable to Weathe. anything (~ide from the bumper otJtismoming, you might as well have Continued on ~age 6

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For the vast majority of individual in the room, not just in a cornic fash- Actually transcends seasonal enthu- qt' a true aphrodisiac. The play, Aphrodisiac, the play, you have Avery and Alma role-playing ion, but rather in a ploy to draw you into the story. After the frenzy of finals week siasm ... it's always good and always which recently opened at the Long Wharf Theater various scenarios, Then suddenly at a New York His brilliance transfixes the audience in the and the first couple days of winter warms your heart. Don't deny it. in New Haven, falls short of an amazing per- City coffee bar, Monica Lewinsky (Yetta moment and they forget whatever point the writer break "festivities," you may be Elf: Perhaps a little unconven- formance. However, like some aphrodisiacs, it Gottesman), the most famous intern of all was trying (or perhaps should have not been try- interested in taking a breather and tional, but Will Ferrell is, as always, still exhibits other qualities to be valued. (though in all faimess the script simply refers to ing) to make. Frankly, had it not been for several watch a holiday movie or two with a hilarious as Buddy, the Elf. What's :; The plot of the play relies on a rather familiar her as "Monica"), shows up for a cameo. Though moments like this, aptly delivered by the two hot cup of cocoa. In that case, I've your favorite color? ~nario. Avery (Rob Campbell) and Alma ] understand the writer's intent to put a human leading actors, there would be little point in assembled a list of must-sees. It's .a It's A Wonderful Life: "If you (Jennifer Dundas) are the two children of a ficti- face to scandals, in reality I felt as though I had obtaining a ticket to this production. tough job, but someone's gotta do it. tious U.S. Congressman who is under investiga- just been taken for a wild ride. Simply put, one In conclusion, Aphrodisiac remains faithful to White Christmas: A classic and tion for the disappearance and murder of an theatrical conceit was stated, and suddenly anoth- its family, is a lackluster play, and the production perhaps the quintessential Christmas i.nlern he had an affair with. In an attempt to er was thrown in to break the chain of dominos. playing at The Long Wharf is as good as it gets. movie. When I asked my White uqderstand their father as more than just a sexual Monica's appearance is also a prime example If you're interested in seeing acting at its finest, Christmas-enthusiast friend, she deviant, Avery and Alma role-play various situa- of a cheesy factor that can be seen throughout the and have a keen interest in Washington scandals, explained the true genius of the film: lions given to them via the nightly news, and with play's text. For example, Avery and Alma con- well, then it might be worthwhile driving down to (and I quote) "Bing Crosby is some of their own interpretations of assorted sit- stantly name-drop other congressmenlelected New Haven to see this show. dreamy, the costumes are really, uations. What transpires is a series of events that officials who have had sexual affairs while in really good .. .I'm talking BIG skirts t~s to show the audience that power is the ulti- office. Furthermore, the fictitious name of the Aphrodisiac by Rob Handel and twirly dresses, and, most impor- m;'te aphrodisiac, intern murdered in the play is Alana Waxman-a Directed by Ken Rus Schmoll tantly, I cry every single time." • As you can probably tell, gripping is not the bit too close to the name of California congress- Whether or not that's what you're word that would accurately describe this story- . man Henry Waxman. In the end, these things sim- Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, CT into, the holiday experience simply l!JI dated. A few years back, the country was ply detract from the writer's intended message, November 30, 2005 - January I, 2006 is not complete without White Rqoded with sex scandals in Washington, one of which is of course irrelevant because of my lack Christmas. the more famous being the Chandra Levy case. of interest in it in the first place. To purchase tickets at (203) 787 -4282 or at A Christmas Carol (whichever But today we have more pressing issues on our Ultimately, the saving grace of this produc- www.LongWharf.org. version you prefer - Muppets, Huey, minds such as Iraq, the avian flu, and terrorist tion comes from its actors-specifically Mr. Duey & Louie, whatever): A attacks, all of which make sex scandals seem Campbell and Ms. lJ'undas. For example, there is Prices range from $20-$60. Student and dis- Christmas Carol embodies the holi- petty. So it was hard for me to have a genuine a long and seemingly pointless monologue in counts available. day spirit, reminding us that even the coldest of hearts can be melted Fire and Satan Make For Sinfully Good Rock by a little tender love and care. The Grinch: In the age of Johnny BY CLAIRE DOWD Depp as Willy Wonka and Mike upbeat tempo and a happy vibe, best displayed in "My Doorbell" and Myers as the Cat in the Hat, Jim staff writer "Denial Twist." Rollingstone Magazine explained the excellence of Get Carey's version of The Grtncn is Behind Me Satan perfectly by saying, "If you happen to be a rock band, probably more in tune with what its Over the past couple of years, there has been an increase in excellent and you don't happen to be either of the White Stripes, it so sucks to be new audience has come to expect; (From lop to bottom) Elf, starring !ViII rock CDs, mainly due to the rise in awareness and popularity of indie you right now." but, personally, I'm a die-hard fan of Ferrell is a popular new favorite white It's a rock. In 2005, there were some great releases, but if 1 were forced to pick The Arcade Fire's Funeral was mostly a slow discovery for me. After the cartoon original. You just can't WonderfulLife is afamilty classic. two albums as my favorites of the year, it would be a very clear choice. reading numerous reviews and articles about the band and album, I finally beat that. The Arcade Fire's Funeral and The White Stripes' Get Behind Me Satan decided to check it out, and I was in for one of the most pleasant musical Frosty's Winter Wonderland: were two albums that I listened to (and still listen to) on a very consistent surprises. The best way I can describe Funeral is that it is simply stun- This pre-Toy Story claymation mas- ever want to end your life around the and almost obsessive basis. ningly beautiful. It has a lush, full sound that incorporates strings without terpiece is simply my childhood on holidays, this movie will make you The White Stripes are one of my favorite bands of all time, and Jack sounding cheesy but, instead, makes them vital to the songs. It is themati- film. If you're feeling a little nostal- reconsider." Same roommate. White is one of my rock 'n' roll heroes. I will love anything he does, no cally centered around the deaths of several family members, and it is gic and up for some holiday cheer, Home Alone: A personal matter what. I was still reeling from Elephant when I learned that they another album that is full of loneliness and heartbreak. Frosty's Winter Wonderland is really favorite. If you haven't seen it, I'm were making a new album. Get Behind Me Satan was released in the I am constantly listening to this album because there are so many lay- the only way to go. not quite sure how you made it beginning of June, and I still haven't stopped listening to it. Considering ers of sound, and I discover something new each time I hear it. I can casi- A Christmas Story: My room- through the 90s. Much in the way th~White Stripes' minimal set-up of guitars and drums (with the occasion- Iy say that "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)" is one of my favorite songs of all mate likes it because "the characters The Graduate is said to have spoken al'piano),l was quite surprised to hear that the album's main instrument time because it is probably the most gorgeous song I have ever heard with are so exaggerated and anyone who to a generation, Home Alone func- was actually the piano, with mandolins and marimbas thrown in there for a pulsing, growing crescendo of emotion and sound. feels like they're spending too much tions as an emblem of ours, remind- good measure, In the beginning, 1 really missed Jack's guitar solos These two CDs vary stylistically within the albums and from each time with the fam will reevaluate ing us of the valuable "be careful because they were always the highlight of his songs, but it did not take other, but I feel they are completely worth owning, or at least listening to that upon watching the film." And what you wish for" maxim, long for me to realize the genius of Get Behind Me Satan. once. Both The White Stripes and the Arcade Fire are shining talents that we can all use a little "appreciate And, last but certainly not least: , Jack White has an amazing voice, and like all his blues idols, he bleeds incorporate the greatest styles of classic rock into unique, relevant, fresh your family" reminder. 10. A Rugrat's Hanukkah: his emotions through his vocals. He captures loneliness and hopelessness sounds. Love Actually: How can you beat Enough said. inhis most of songs. This album is one of heartbreak and loneliness, and a cute-as-a-button 10 year-old belt- White conveys his feelings perfectly. Fortunately, not all the songs are ing out "All I Want For Christmas Is slow and sad. On most songs, White layers his lyrics and voice with an You" to an equally cute-as-a-button another creative gem in Beck's sounded so comfortable and cool. Honestly, how priceless are the dysfunction, revenge-wanting, and PERSPECTIVES IN MUSIC string of musical masterpieces. I'm sure some money in the bank unsuspecting Mike Myers' facial other components of romantic catas- I·: OdeIay producer, the Dust Brothers, has given him more smiles than expressions? This was truly a trophes. Consequentially, it may not helped with recording an album that these. moment of incredible bravery and put you in a holly, jolly, sit-on- Their latest release, The Wait, is an beckons repeat listen after listen. It 7) Screwed and Chopped awkwardness on Kanye's part. Santa's-lap, credit-card-rnaxing-out, impressive solution. 2005 is pop. It is hip-hop. It is indie rock. Slowed down Crunk hip-hop to Sununing up how most of us have eggnog-chugging mood, but there Fiona Apple - Extraordinary And it works. an almost sluggish pace. And I actu- already felt, Kanye put in to words should be enough of that to go By PAUL DRYDEN Machine - It has been six years ally like this? during a hurricane tel-a-thon as Late around any ways for you to relish in since Fiona Apple's last release, but TIP Top HlP-Hop: 6) H to the C-E-IZZO Registration soared up the charts. melancholy now and again. Why the collegerockperspective she has not lost her spark. The so-called retirement/busi- not put it in your CD changer along Extraordinary Machine is an THE BEST OF 2005 ness scheme ended up being legit as REVENGE OF with such holiday staples as Bing .. As we say farewell to yet anoth- extremely enjoyable listen from the Jay-Z rose to larger enterprises Crosby's Sings Christmas Songs and .er year and 1 prepare for a seven- first to the last track. By TRISTAN O'DONNELL becoming President of Def Jam Now That:, What I Call Kwanzaa. month journey through the wilds of Gorillaz - Demon Days - With THE HOLIDAYS! Records, leaving Damon Dash See what happens. What the hell. South America, I present to you 10 Gorillaz, Blur lead singer Damon ------.."tb;-e-;b-:';p:-/',o...,op-,/Je':--.pec-::-:;t,;:c:c.vewhimpering in a corner. Hustla She Wants Revenge, above all, of my favorite musical moments Albarn has put together one of the By BEN FISHER indeed. offers a rare and poignant example :from 2005: most unique and creative projects in 5) and 4) The Game on top of, of the power of simplicity. The band Ryan Adams - Cold Roses, modern popular music. The car- tbe alternative perspective well, The Game I The fall of 50 sticks to their mission admirably Jacksonville City Nights, 29 - Even toon-themed, hip-hop-heavy's latest Now that 50 Cent has made it to Cent and there is nothing in the songs that as one of the most prolific and tal- release, Demon Days. is their best X-Box, The Boondocks is the high- Who would've thought someone Most respectful alternative does not need to be there. The lis- ented songwriters of our generation; work yet. est rated cartoon on television, and would directly attack 50 and remain bands do not seem prone to put out tener is not confused by the dichoto- .Ryan Adams made a gutsy move by Stars - Set Yourself on Fire - the word podcast has been added to unscathed? The Garne is undoubted- holiday albums, and on the rare my between the depressing and the 'releasing three full studio albums Stars is one of the coolest bands in the dictionary, let's all breathe a sigh ly the people's champ. With occasion that 1 see one, I tend to run uplifting, but made to realize that (Cold Roses was a double-disc too). music right now. With an electronic of relief that 2005 is on its way out. mediocre ticket sales for "Get Rich for cover. But, in the spirit of the these two sensations need not exist Cold Roses proved to be my indie-pop sound, incredible male Here are the best moments in hip- or Die Tryin'," a truly unsatisfacto- season, I thought I would share a in opposition. There is not an over- favorite; Adams' signature alterna- and female lead vocals, and clever hop from this past year: ry follow-up, and annoying beef new favorite for you all to keep in whelming amount of variation from .tive-country sound at its finest. lyrics, these Canadians have 10) MF Doom on TV?! with his peers, 50's days are thank- mind. As I clutched for straws song to song, but With an album so John Mayer Trio - Tryl - After tremendous potential. They just Whoever thought that a heavy fully numbered with The Game behind my deadline to pound this pared down, the subtlest of changes 'establishing himself as one of spent the fall supporting Death Cab set MC with a Doctor Doom mask column out, I looked for something are wonderfully amplified. ''These today's most popular and talented for Cutie across the U.S., blowing would find an audience outside of that would both entertain and relax. things," "Sister," and "Us" each young pop musicians, John Mayer away the crowd from city to city. crate digging nerds and end up on She Wants Revenge seemed like a offer a slightly different, but no less is set to conquer his true passion - Amos Lee - Amos Lee - Often the Ipods of Aqua Teen fans across dark horse candidate when my sister fascinating, version of the band's .the blues. Try! is a tremendous first described as a "male Norah Jones," the country? With -appearances on sent me their CD, and they hit both simultaneous joy and misery. Some step in the right direction, featuring Amos Lee sings chill, soulful tunes. Gorillaz' widely successful follow- criteria right on the money. songs might be a bit longer than some of Mayer's best songwriting In addition to being Jones' label up LP Demon Days and his full- The up-and-coming duo began they need to be, but the hypnotic since his acoustic album, inside mate on the legendary Blue Note, length Adult Swim concept album "wanting to make a record that effect this produces is certainly a Wants Out. Lee spent most of the summer tour- with Danger Mouse, MF Doom has would make girls dance or cry." selling point, Sufjan Stevens - Illinois - I ing with Bob Dylan. proven to be an emcee not just for Though I am not female, I'm not Looking back at the semester as 'have to admit that it took me a while Steel Train - Twilight Tales from the quirky. sure that either of those actions it reaches a close, I imagine many of to finally give Sufjan Stevens a the Prairies of the Sun - I saw Steel 9) lndie Hip-Hop Coming .. would be the first impulses of the us are experiencing some combina- chance. 'But once I did, it just Train open for Martin Sexton at Correct defiantly posited ahead. average listener. One is drawn into a tion of relief and regret. This is an clicked and now he is one of my Toad's Place last week. Came into Thanks to Definitive Jux 3) The Dipset Explosion less definable, elusive state between excellent album that allows you to 'favorites. Full of interesting the show not expecting much but I Records, kings of the indie hip-hop If you don't know now, you may these two extremes. With a contem- relish these emotions. At the risk of ~arrangerilents and witty lyrics, was totally blown away. Imagine a aesthetic, listeners heard the best never know. plative dance beat, sinister electron- mounting my philosopher's high Stevens' illinois is surely deserving Simon & Garfunkel meets CSNY indie hip-hop album of the year, 2) Trapped in the Closet ica, and a ubiquitous monotone, horse, the holidays are less about of the hype. type classic rock sound. Cage's Hell's Winter, a new Aesop It's not really hip-hop but damn their self-titled album strongly celebration than putting the year in Zox - The Wait - Over the past Ben Folds - Songs for Silverman Rock EP and the recent reunion of did R. Kelly surprise us all. Who invokes the Smiths and Joy Division perspective. In those quiet :several years, Zox has become one - With Songs for Silverman, Folds Cannibal Ox. would've thought he'd spearhead a (the latter more effectively than any moments, She Wants Revenge cer- 'of the most popular bands on the released his best full album since his 8) The trinmphant return of hip-hop opera? With 22 parts in band I have heard, and everybody tainly gets tile mind running, or east coast's college/prep school Ben Folds Five album, Whatever Common total each unfolding chapter IS still and their mother tries to invoke Joy calms it. Whatever you prefer. All is touring circuit. With a riveting live and Ever Amen (1997). Showcasing With Kanye West's Midas touch continuing to blow my proverbial Division). fair in love and war. show night after night, all the considerable lyrical maturation, the BE ended up beconting a huge suc: mind! As one would expect, the con- ,Providence-based reggae-rock band piano rock god is still on the rise. cess not only critically but commer- I) "George Bush doesn't care tent follows style. Most of the songs 'needed was a soli" studio album. Beck - Guero -r Guero is yet cially as well. Never has Common about Black people" are about break ups, self-loathing, '" THE COllEGE VOICE· DECEMBER 9. 2005 • 5 ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT What's Next for Joaquin Phoenix? BY BLAKE CASS thrown back some 30 years to staff writer biopic, but it is not so simply a love raries, namely the Andersons, PT. Cash's youth where we learn of a story either, as it is more about what and Wes, arguably the two best devastating event which plays a June meant to Johnny from his per- 'It would be a hard argument to young directors working in large role in shaping his life. spective. make to say that Walk the Line Hollywood today. And then there is More often than not, flashback is As a director, Mangold is able to avoids the standard biopic cliches. the rising Coppola, the younger and the cheapest means of bringing the do wonderful things. In a scene Yet somehow James Mangold, who feminine version, of course. past into a work of art, film, or writ- where Cash comes on stage drugged Beyond everything though, this skillfully directed this thoroughly ten story. Try to think of a device up, Mangold figures a kind of drug- picture is a solid work. Joaquin watchable film, is able to draw more commonly, and more bluntly, induced film work similar to that Phoenix epitomizes the man in attention away from the problems used in the history of American cin- which consumed the completely black, but bis performance goes that exist by capturing his audience ema. That stated, one of the best unwatchable Fear and Loathing in beyond mere impersonation. Had with fine acting and a well devel- parts of Walk the Line, besides the Las Vegas. Mangold is able to bal- this film not been about Cash, but oped eye for what truly matters to vivid and textured use of color, is ance out a variety of forces which rather some fictional character who the story. the use of flashback. From this point are at work in this picture. The sings in a voice that is deep and slow The film opens with the camera on the film moves in a linear fash- results at once yield to a movie inex- and who just happens to swing his moving along the outside walls of ion, slowly working its way back to tricable from mainstream guitar, the quality of Phoenix's per- Folsom Prison, where Cash record- Folsom Prison, where Cash (Joaquin Hollywood. But then, the movie is formance would still hit home. ed his famous live album, and over Phoenix) is still bent over the saw. certainly not as trite as its older Reese Witherspoon equally holds which is heard the stamping feet and And yet, had Mangold let the story brother, Ray. To his credit, Mangold her own, balancing out an apparent genera] noise of the prison inmates simply end where it comes full cir- directed Girl, Interrupted, among wildness which twists into a strange eager for Cash to come out and play. cle, though it may have been riskier, several other pictures, to very nice sort of wisdom that only a woman The camera sweeps through the he would have lost track of the story effect. However, even with this new can know. Both their performances prison where it finally comes to the he was trying to tell-that is, the and quite wonderful addition to his can be described as nothing less than image of Cash, who is bent over a story of Cash's love for June Carter resume, his work overalJ lacks the wonderful. circular saw, his thumb delicately (Reese Witherspoon). In this individual vision that characterizes turning the blade. From here we are respect, Walk the Line is not a the work of some of his contempo-

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A little trip down the road less traveled sometimes results in a fine dis- covery; everyone knows the main drag on Bank Street, but what about the other way? Slightly south of New London and just over the Waterford line is a little gem of a restaurant called Caffe NY. Rumor has it that the name came from the fact that the restaurant would inspire envy among its com- A&E can always use more book reviews, movie petitors, a future correctly foretold. Tucked away behind a giant stained glass window is Caffe NY's dining room. I had the pleasure of sitting right next to the window, but the room is small enough to enjoy the ambience reviews, restaurant reviews, CD reviews, play from any table. Caffe NY's menu is filled with Greek specialties mixed in with eclectic American fare. The inclusion of spicy buffalo wings as an appetizer along- reviews, performance reviews, and other con- side baked brie with raspberry coulis and Greek bruschetta struck me as highly out of place when New London is littered with bars and family style restaurants that serve the same. Don't get me wrong, some of the more tent. You name it, you can review it. American items were spectacular. At Caffe NV, the pecan salmon with maple creme brandy sauce is a sure winner, but the real strength is in the. Greek food. Baked brie is not traditionally Greek, but wrapped in phyllo dough and served with almonds, it could almost pass as a Greek dessert. The bruschetta is a festival of flavors, where fresh tomatoes, fcta cheese, bal- samic vinegar, and just enough basil to taste blend wonderfully. The house salad is typical and comes with the entree, but Carre NV offers many interesting alternatives. Creamy alfredo with garlic butter and chicken tops the pasta list, but the boison stuffed chicken caught my eye in Please Call - or Erin the entrees, It arrives with a waft of herbs, but looks roughly done. A sort of potato tart comes as a side and nearly tops the chicken. Gyros, souvlaki, and sandwiches, super fresh with crispy red onion, smooth lamb, and cooling cucumber sauce, are also offered. The dessert menu is also a scatterbrained mix of American and Greek sweets. Paired with espresso, the Greek desserts exceeded my expectations, not overflowing with honey as is common with x2812 baklava. Overall, I enjoyed this half-ethnic, half-American food experience (even though the service was a little slow on the uptake), but I feel as though Caffe NY should get over their schizophrenia and stick to what they do best- Greek food. Sandwich prices hover around $10 as do the full plate salad. Entrees range from $13-18 for pasta and $17-23 for everything else. They are open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m, to 9 p.m .. For reservations call (860) 444-8111. Parents: Subscribe to The College Voice! The College Voice can help you stay informed. For only $50.00, you will receive 22 issues of the newspaper covering each week of the academic year. Please sign me up for a one-year subscription to The College Voice. I Campus news, sports, arts, entertainment, and opinion, I.r,------~I have enclosed a $50 check or money order for will arrive at your mailbox each week. IYES twenty-two issues of the newspaper. I Imagine calling your son or daughter, and knowing ' IMailing Address I more than he or she about the opening game about IName: I Colby. Picture the surprised look on yo ur student's face I I when you quiz them about convocation. IAddress: I When you subscribe to the Voice, you will also be ICity: State: _ Zip: I supporting an entirely student-run newspaper. IMAIL AT ONCE TO: I The staff of the Voice works extremely hard to The College Voice I IBox4970 If publish an independent weekly newspaper. you do not IConnecticut College I specifically know a Voice staff member, your sons or INew London, CT 06320 I daughters surely do. I I We urge you to consider subscribing to the Voice. Not only will you be supporting a dedicated student I Please make checks payable to The College Voice' organization, but you will grow intimately involved .------~Questions? Problems? Comments? Please call us at (860) 439-2841. each week with the workings of the College community, 6 • DECEMBER 9, 2005 • TIlE COLLEGE VOICE NEWS Killer Coke Campaign Continues Common Hour

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By JOANNA GILLIA why Conn should terminate its con- from the SGA would not ensure the length has been reduced by 35% near Baton Rouge tract with Coca-Cola. Primarily, boycott of Coke products, though it through the creation of new channels to improve navi- associate news editor CCLeft notes that "Coca-Cola's would move the process along. gation. human, environmental and labor .- ' "SGA's vote, in general terms, He also noted that levees are not the best means to Throughout the semester, stu- rights abuses are well-documented means we are deciding whether to prevent flooding. "Levees are not foolproof, and unfor- 'dents affiliated with CCLeft have across the globe, as well as within support bauning Coke on campus tunately we saw that with Hurricane Katrina in particu- been petitioning for the boycott of our own borders ...we urge you, as and we would then proceed from lar," he said. all Coca-Cola products on members of the campus community, there to talk with the appropriate Thompson stated that levees subside and constantly Connecticut College's campus. In a to take a stand against these abuses people and determine the logistics, need to be rebuilt. As an example, he noted that the New campaign flyer CCLeft notes that and send a message to Coca-Cola." etc.," said SGA President Eddie Orleans levees were built up to 15 feet, but had sunk to ·"every time you purchase an Alleged abuses are noted in Slade '06. "Ultimately, there is con- at least 12 feet in less than 25 years. Odwalla product at Cro, you are countries such as Colombia, India, versation between all parts of the In what he called Old River Control, Thompson stat- encouraging Connecticut College to EI-Salvador, Mexico, and even the school, administration, faculty, staff, ed that there is an area where the Mississippi River Thompson de/ailed the dangers of the Mississippi Niver (Smilb). - do business with Coca-Cola, and United States. In the CCLeft flyer, and students. Since this affects would have naturally switched to the nearby using CC's name to support Coca- the American Steelworkers Union everyone, not just students, we need Atchafalaya River because of its shorter path, but human anthropogenic impacts of human and natural activity on Cola's crimes." alleges that "Coca-Cola contracted more input and consent." interaction stopped this from occurring. the Mississippi River Delta. To start, he stated that the If a motion to ban Coca-Cola with or otherwise directed paramili- Daniel Meltzer '06, a CCLeft Thompson noted that there would be negative impli- accumulation of sediment deposits around the deltas has were to pass, Connecticut College tary security forces that utilized member, noted that the organization cations if the Mississippi River were allowed to switch to been curtailed by the closing of distributory channels. would not be the first college to boy- extreme violence and murdered, tor- is gathering more evidence regard- the Atchafalaya River. For instance, the supply of fresh This alteration, the loss of coastal wetlands, and other - cott Coca-Cola because of its human tured, unlawfully detained or other- ing Coca-Cola's human rights and water to Baton Rouge and New Orleans could be reduced changes in the landscape due to human activity have rights abuses. However, SGA has wise silenced trade union leaders." environmental violations. The and flood-control and navigation structures built further exacerbated many, erosion problems around the ·already voted against such a motion. While the case has not been taken to organization hopes to present their down the Mississippi River would become obsolete. Mississippi River Delta, Thompson claimed. Still, 16 other colleges have ended court yet, a motion is pending to new evidence to SGA early next The government built dams to regulate amount of He added that estimates on the cost for saving the their contracts, and another 121 are "add Coca-Cola Inc. to the defen- semester. flow from the Mississippi River into the Atchafalaya Louisiana marshes are as high as 15 billion dollars. > considering termination. Quite dants list," and eventually having For more information about River. Specifically, dams were constructed so that the Nevertheless, Thompson noted that there have still been notably, the Indian Parliament has the corporation tried. CCLeft's Killer-Cola campaign, Atchafalaya River would only get approximately 30% many sediment diversion projects that cut holes in jetties -voted to boycott all Coca-Cola prod- As of late, CCLeft members visit http://www.ccleft.orglcocacola. of the water from the Mississippi River. to allow sediment to flow through and deposit around ucts because of the company's have appeared before SGA request- Also, CCLeft meetings are on Thompson concluded his talk by discussing the the deltas. numerous alleged abuses. ing a vote from the association Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. in In its flyer, CCLeft gives a sub- regarding the boycott of Coke prod- the Smith Common room. stantial amount of evidence as to ucts. However, an affirmative vote Cameras Gen-Ed continued from page 1 Iy be installed in Main Street East view, Slade conceded that Main dent open forum about the issue of and West. The fact that the cameras Street has been one of the hardest- continued from page 1 classes of 2006-2009 are still under the seven-area plan, installing security cameras once the would be limited to this one area, hit areas of vandalism in the past and that will not change. association receives more informa- leaving the rest of the campus with- three to four years, which is why it " ral and technological world and logistics. Also, the Currently, the faculty and EPA are still debating tion about them. out camera surveillance, is a reason would still make sense to install model kept the foreign language requirement, while about how, or if, to implement the new six-area system. If the proposal for installing why the SGA was initially reluctant cameras there. adding a "Community Building" requirement. Many faculty members and students have expressed the security cameras is in fact approved to support the idea of installing However, despite all the planning, this new desire to revert back to the seven-area plan, but keep the by the College, the devices will like- them. However, during an inter- "Questions-based model" was never voted on by the freshman seminar. , faculty. The faculty had concerns over the Questions The faculty and SGA met on November 16th and · model, but liked the idea of a freshman seminar. As a 17th of 2005 to discuss this matter. An SGA vote regard- Holiday Gifts · result, on April 7th, 2004 the faculty, with permission ing the two plans revealed that the majority of the stu- continued from page 3 from the EPC, proposed and adopted a new model. dents wanted to stay with the seven-area plan and make this holiday season a form of activism, but if you This new model, which has been the official General include freshman seminars. In total, 24 students were in over the world. So instead of just clicking on the want to make the gifts more personal, a small amount • Education plan since April, 2004, involved numerous favor of the seven-area plan, while six were in favor of Hunger site repeatedly, this actually results in giving of online research will do the trick. There are all sorts components. First, it advocated for the implementation the six-area plan. families things like cows, goats, pigs, chickens, chicks, of alternative gift-giving sites where you can personal- of the Freshman seminar. Also, it kept the language "As we speak, the EPC is writing legislation to bees, and tree seedlings, depending on climate, econo- ize a gift for your family or friends, just search on requirement. Finally, it instituted six distribution return to the seven-area model and keep the freshman my, and need for the families. google.com. For example, if your mom is a school- requirements, which were placed under two categories: seminar," Professor Hammond said. This prospect was Again, you don't really get anything, aside from a teacher, there are gift funds that give books to kids that modes of inquiry and forms of expression. The modes of introduced at the faculty meeting on Wednesday, statement saying that a flock of ducks went somewhere wouldn't get them, and you could give your mom a inquiry included natural sciences, social sciences and December 7th. in the world in your name. But.their gift catalogue is certificate saying twenty kids have books. As we try humanities. The fOnTIS of expression incJuded verbal-lit- Professor Hammond added that on December 7th great, and you can really begin thinking about how to and find opportunities to make the world a safer and erary, quantitative-mathematical and artistic. "as chair of the EPC, I introduced legislation to return to make your gifts respond to the hurt and squalor of the cleaner place, and try to avoid more itchy outerwear Professor Hammond noted that although the plan the familiar seven-area plan. While the final vote won't world. Their gift catalogue is at: http://www.heifer.org, from some saggy relative, use this holiday to steer , has been "officially adopted," it has yet to be fully be held until February, no one spoke out against the leg- where you can also place orders. yourself, your family and your friends towards a more implemented, with the exception of the freshman semi- islation today." These are just two of many examples of ways to sustainable way to give. nar. Also, Professor Hammond commented that the ·Despalatovic JudgeAlito continued from page 3 the only people with true rights are could get him elected he would continued from page 1 world and in the world, we are a "Pluto's Republic: Some Remarks over progressive legislation and wealthy white men. Alito could appoint "strict constructionist" nom- itly been branded as opponents of public institution charged with about the Liberal Arts." Four of my court rulings. They want the US to swing the court, and fulfill the prom- inees to the Court, and set the tone the project. That is fascism! He who examining our world and the ways colleagues, Professors Woody, revert to a pre-1890 state, where ise made by the president to censer- for the next 40 years in the United )s not with us is against us! That is in which we examine it. Our duty is Moorton, Kirmrnse, and Atherton business ruled individual lives, and vatives before 2000, that if they States. ,'" Me. Bush's favorite dictum, but on to the world and to truth. It is upon have delivered lectures dealing with the campus of an "elite liberal arts us, the faculty, that this duty is this topic. Attendance? 14 faculty college" there out to be no place for placed. We are the college! members and 12 students!!! Need I such delicate pronouncements. We say more? Of course, we serve no .passed the proposal by a voice vote, CV: You seem to have an exalt- desserts. Cookies, doughnuts and , not a secret ballot, mind you, thus ed view of the faculty. coffee would probably increase SPRING BREAK FROM $569 proving that we are all of one MD: No, it is a sensible view. numbers. The publicity release mind!!! I suppose you might call it a Why have you come here? Because claimed that the College sponsored demonstration of the "collective rea- we are here, because you learn from the series. I do not think so. A few of son." us and we, I hope, learn from you. my colleagues thought that perhaps we might want to think about what CV: So, you object to the proce- CV: Have we become a better we are doing here. It appears that we BAHAMAS, CANCUN, ACAPULCO, dure? college? Our ranking is, we are told were wrong. MD: Well, procedures are proudly, high, we are attracting bet- always, 1 think, symptomatic of the ter and better students ... CV: That is a cynical view, is it JAMAICA! climate of an institution. A voice MD: I do not know how to read not? vote on a sensitive issue does not these rankings. I do not pay attention MD: Is it? 1 think not. We no give us the sense of what the faculty to such statistical somersaults. I sup- longer talk with each other as much thinks about the proposition upon pose our quality is attested to by as we used to. Conversations have which they have a vote. A secret bal- what the new director of CISLA, been stilled. We now e-mail each FREE PARTIES, FREE DRINKS. lot would have given us perhaps a professor Gay, points out as "the other, because that is a more "effi- :Iess flattering image of ourselves, increasing number of early deci- cient" view of sharing information. but a more. accurate knowledge of sion/full pay students." Now, that's a As Professor Tehennepe used to say, our views. A voice vote suppresses strange way to judge the quality of "Rubbish in, rubbish out." The tone our knowledge of doubts and reser- our entrants, but I am not a sociolo- of voice, a glance, a self-deprecating vations some members of the facul- gist, Professor Gay is, so I cannot flash of wit, attendance upon a Sign up early and save. Organize a ty may harbor about an important question his judgment. But I think speaker and his views, in other issue. Let us not forget that con- that we are begiuning to indulge our words, the conversation is becoming gresses of fascist and communist penchant for pomposity. Look at all a dying art. That is why there is fre- small group and you travel FREE. parties did not use the secret ballot the directors, associate directors and quently so much bile and raw emo- in voting. assistant directors in our telephone tion in our electronic exchanges. We Or become a CAMPUS REP and directory. We have about 50 of these are becoming pompous, we are CV: We have changed, then. You strange protoplasmatic manifesta-. beginning to think of ourselves as have been teaching here for several tions among us, and one does not torch- bearers of great causes for GE.T PAID COMMISSION on each decades. Would you care to give us know how to approach the worthies. which nothing greater may be con- your sense of changes you have sur- templated. vived? CV: So, the tone, or the atmos- trip sold. MD: Ah, survival is the wrong phere of the college has changed? CV: Any last words? word. I hope I may have had some- MD: Yes, definitely. Let me give MD: Yes, Leon Gambetta's thing to do with these changes. Of you an example. We were running a words: ''Think of it always, speak of course we have changed! How could series of lectures on the ballyhooed it never." The Liberal Arts, that is. we not have changed? We are of the notion of Liberal Arts, under the title Call today and get started Write for the Voice. Call x2812 1-800-GET-SUN-l . 1 J I L-_----'<..------~---..."'----.....J-.L------..;;:::...------_...:.'b ~,. ~~(~. J TIlE COLLEGE VOICE· DECEMBER 9, 2005 • 7 • One In 490: SGAMinutes: December 1, 2005'

December I, 2005 Jon McLean wants to know if they know that we just Yoni mean Main Street and campus safety doesn't have the Talks To Freshmen Officers reports notion for the whole campus. Christian Clansky said that on the last day of classes The vote was 15 for cameras, 14 against cameras, SAC will be having massages and relaxation events. and I abstention. College Voice: Emily Whitney Longworth said that RLHC is looking at could you tell us a little about thematic housing and if it is effective. Will Harper is Recess where you come from? EG: It's surprising how working with Shelly Metivier on a formal proposal for much freedom you have away protocol for Main Street and she and Eddie Slade are from home. Eddie Slade brought up the proposal for chair of ath- Emily Greenberg: I'm also working on a letter to physical plant. letic affairs that Evan Piekara had brought to us, There is Julia Jacobson asked which senators will be leaving a committee forming and there was talk of an assembly from Westfield, NJ. I live in CV: What has been the Morrison. next semester. Beano Zylber from Harkness and Matt position or a position on the executive board. craziest thing you have done Wertheimer from Windham will be going abroad. Shayna Crowell thinks that someone on the exec on campus so far? CV: Why did you choose' (Gozde Erdeniz will also not he retuming). board should be for extra curricular, not just athletics. If Conn? Erika Pond said issue 12 of the SGA on the Can is not she thinks we should just do the committee. EG: I am planning on sled- out. If you won't put it up then don't take it and she will Ryan Hamedy dittoed Shayna Crowell. It seems like ding on the green when it EG: I was interested in the do it later all the things that it wants to have happen are through snows, and mud sliding when Jay Karpen said the J-Board is thinking of setting up superfan club or committee ' theater department and Conn it melts. was a good distance from a taskforce again to review handbook policies. The com- Erin Riley said as someone who has been involved mittee isn't set up yet but if you have anything to sug- with athletics the athletic advisory board doesn't get the home. It was a pretty campus CV: What is your favorite too. gest you can always just tell Jay proper recognition. We need to designate somewhere food in Harris? Eddie Slade, first of all, said congrats to everyone on that they have a larger presence than on the athletic field. Oxfam. We got 1151 which is up by 36 from last year. The 4:20 thing is a big issue. The 4-6 practice time is CV: What are you looking EG: Hummus. He also met with Dean Milstone and other senior level to doing academically here? really important. They want to be recognized as good administrators and we should be seeing a newspaper athletes and students. CV: Are you in any clubs? program set up starting next semester. Shayna Crowell wants to know the difference EG: I want to study theater hetween athletics and other extra-curriculars. and psychology. EG: Conn Chords .. Committee reports Currently athletics have no connection and we need Jon McLean said physical plant met today and got a better one. If it takes an exec board to do that then we CV: Do you like your CV: Do you have a CV: Do you have a more vandalism statistics: in October there were 150 need to do that. But if we can do it with just committee freshmen seminar? favorite band? favorite quote? incidents and in November there were 57. Last year in then that's good October there were 51 incidents and in November there Matt Wertheimer said it wouldn't be the right way to EG: It's my favorite class. EG: ColdPlay. EG: "What's with today, were 56. They think SGA is helping and they are hoping go about it to privilege people who are athletes over any I am in Representation and today?" from Empire it will continue to help. other people. If there was a position on the executive Visual Culture. CV: What about a favorite Records Jay Karpen said the J-board is considering putting board it would have to represent all students in extra cur- movie? incident reports into the Voice that tell what incidents ricular. CV: What has been sur- CV: Thank: you for your occured (i.e. vandalism) and the appropriate sanction. Adam Deligianis dittos Matt Wertheimer. SGA prising so far about Conn? EG: Empire Records. time. Owen Maloy said dining services met before break. should stick with a position representing the entire stu- It's not true that your charge gets lifted if you bring ill dent body not just a fraction of it. back. Also they are putting "monkey bowls" by the ice Mike Patterson said that advisory boards are really cream instead of the plastic ones. They are also trying to meant to work within the department and not come to get bananas in Smith along with a new toaster. They SGA. would also like to get a new Foreman Grill in Smith if Patty Eames said the way she works with them is she there is enough electricity. They are getting new contacts them telling them to contact her. Unless they microwaves for Smith and JA. They are also looking are in contact she is not making a special commitment to into the dirty dishes problem. Owen brought up the idea that board. of seniors being able to consume alcohol in Harris, but Maureen Durkin said maybe instead of thinking of that doesn't look like it will happen, bringing them here, maybe senators can be a better path- way. New action Chase Hoffberger thinks we should give this com- Shayna Crowell says seniors are getting deferred mittee a shot. from seminars that are needed from their majors. It has Eddie Slade asked the athletic advisory board to sug- happened in goverrunent and psychology. gest a composition so he will hear back from them Eddie Slade said the crossing sign for Rt 32 is bro- Raja Kelly asked if there would be the same consid- ken right at the entrance and also there have been a lot eration if performing arts groups asked this same thing of people running the red light down there. Shayna Crowell thought maybe we could open it to Maureen Durkin said t1iey talked about it but can't performing arts get them to change the timing. Patty Eames feels like all those groups have repre- Nick Sullivan said none of the clocks in Blaustein sentation already, work. Raja Kelly and Shayna Crowel clan fled that dancers don't get credit for performance outside of class. If the Old Dusin:::e"'s"s...------a enc epartment doesn't feel represented they should Eddie Slade said we would like to take- a vote on the be taking their own steps, They should be contacting video cameras. Whitney Longworth reiterated that we Patty. Not a board issue to be here. have approved the motion for the continuation of Patty Eames said maybe there could be athletic posi- pressed wood rail and the archival pictures. That is being tion on house councils. presented to physical plant and Karpen added that if we An exec board position is a resounding "no" do vote it should be for closed circuit cameras. Ryan Harnedy said if we pass this vote we give the Announcements go ahead to put up cameras. Katey Nelson there is 360 event in apt 4 it's a poetry Eddie Slade said physical plant is ready if we want to reading do that. This is a student initiative. Nick Sullivan announced the Branford TNE Jay Karpen wants Dean Milstone to talk about what Matt Wertheimer said that the Williams street mix the next step is. has concert tomorrow at 7:30 in Evans Hall Dean Milstone said if the vote is no that is it. If it's Owen Maloy said club hockey keg on Saturday yes you are acting like architects. You are asking the col- Christian Clansky said the more you guys buy lege to do detail work. tomorrow the better Floralia will be Maureen Durkin asked if we vote yes is it just closed Adam Deligianis said that on Saturday at II ish there circuit and just for serious violations. is a small MOBROC show. Deals with the "heavier" Jay Karpen said case review (Anne Hopkings-Gross, bands Jay Karpen, and Jim Minor) will look at the film, Dave Markham-Gessner said nex.t week is our SGA Drinking will get reminder letters. Serious cases will be party down in Abbey, And next week is faculty dance reviewed. show Shayna Crowell wants to know if you will watch to Heather Munro said Lazrus is having dessert and dia- catch or just watch if something happens logue on history of hip hop next week Jay Karpen said vote for closed circuit so we will Ryan Hamedy said there will be a mystery band at only see if we need to MOBROCshow Danielle Coleman wants to make sure campus safe- Bobby Brooks announced the ConnChords 8:30 ty can't watch it as it's happening. chapel tomorrow Diana Taylor asked if it is still only Main Street Eddie Slade clarified keg Jay Karpen said yes

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, _ "1:' .". 'fH.E COIJJlGE VorCE· DECEMBER 9, 2005 • 9 ~ Squash Camels Send Pioneers Packing, continued from page 10 College 9-0. The women's team excited for. After winter break, there Mules in another close match by the improved to 4-1 overall, a strong are several important games, includ- score of 5-4. Nadia Jihad '08, Sage Earn First Division I Point start to what looks to be an exciting ing a few NESCAC contests. In Shanley, Cynthia Whitman, Laura season. January, we play Yale who is cur- relieved Gabby Petrill '06 and around the play of Lauren Mellen Robertson, and Lucy McAllister '09 By SPENCER TAICH "Our team is really excited at our rently ranked 10th in the nation. A recorded eight saves. who was awarded her first career all emerged with wins to give Conn Associate Sports Editor great start," noted Shanley. "Going conference match-up against Bates The next afternoon the Camels start, the Camels stepped up to the the overall advantage. McManus undefeated through our last week- will also be a huge game." Last weekend the women's faced-off against the top team in occasion. dropped a close 10-9 game in the end was a great confidence booster The College Voice would like to hockey team was back in action. Division lll, the Middlebury In what proved to be how the fifth on a disputed call. Sunday for us as well. This winter break our wish both the men and women's After a two-week lay-off, the Panthers. The Panthers came to game would be played, the first afternoon, Conn rolled over Mount team travels to Stanford University teams luck as they head into winter Camels were forced to get their sea- New London looking to continue period was a defensive stalemate as Holyoke 8-1 before blanking Smith for a tournament, which we're very break. son started again against a very their undefeated season and to dis- both teams went scoreless. The daunting schedule. Not only did the tance themselves further in the Pioneers took a brief lead with Baseball Camels have two games against the standings from second place 13:281efl to go in the second period NESCAC's best in Williams and Bowdoin. Middlebury jumped in only to be answered moments later Middlebury, but a showdown with front early as they scored two goals by Jill Mauer '08. As the score continued from page 10 Division I Sacred Heart as well. within the first eight minutes of the remained deadlocked at I-I, Sacred won't be inspired to change any- next season, it looks like the Marlins The first test for the Camels game. After taking the early lead Heart kept putting intense pressure tinue to operate in a market without thing. All he needs is for Boston and will be forced to count on Hanley came against the Eph's of Williams they never looked back, as on the rookie goalie Mellen who fan support and in a stadium that is New York to be good, and other big Ramirez to live up to the tremen- at the Dayton Ice Arena. The Purple Annemarie Cellino led the refused to give up the go-ahead asking to be blown away by a hurri- markets like Los Angeles (the dous hype he generated while in Cows were anxious for their second Panthers' attack with a hat trick on goal. In the final period alone cane. Major League Baseball takes a Angels) and Chicago (the White Boston's farm system. Judging from win of the season and came out fir- the night. The Camel forwards were Mellen saved 15 shots as the game while to get things done, as we saw Sox) to be competitive so people what I saw watching him a few ing against the Camels. After strik- able to find their way through the ended in a tie. Mellen finished with with the steroid issue, and as long as watch games on television. Since all times this summer, things aren't ing first halfway through the period, tough Middlebury defense, but the 45 saves on the night. the Red Sox and Yankees keep play- of those teams look poised to chal- looking so good for poor Dontrelle the Eph's entered the first intermis- superb goal-tending of Kate Kogut Remarking on her team's per- ing each other in October, Bud Selig lenge for the World Series again and Miguel. sion with a 3-0 lead over the prevented them from drawing the formance and how they were able Camels. In the second period score closer as the Camels fell 8-1. to regroup after the losses against Williams added another three goal s Mellen was once again able to see Williams and Middlebury, Favorite Things to their lead. The Camels were able action as she started the third period Elizabeth Bennet '08 said; to get one goal back on a goal and saved 13 shots while Petrill "Although we had a long weekend continued from page 10 Lakers can slowly climb back into playoff contention scored by Captain Suzie Connor started the game and posted 17 against Williams and Middlebury, I'll be happy. '06 as the game ended in a 7-1 loss saves. we came out strong against Sacred Too bad for you if you needed a bat for Conn. Ashley Wood '07 led the After the two tough NESCAC Heart. We feel good about battling a On a baseball note, I'm a bit surprised that the Eph's charge as she netted two losses, the Camels were looking for division I team to a tie, especially Money's been spent but of more there is oodles Astros have basically walked away from Roger goals in the game, her second con- a way to jump-start their season. with our performance which was To what's left of the East the New York Mets have Clemens, but I think they made the right decision. secutive multi-goal game after post- The Camels had lost their previous not reflected in the score, and are said "toodles" Clemens is a great pitcher but the Astros have to realize ing a hat-trick against Trinity only a 10 meetings against the Sacred excited about the prospects for the Delgado, and Wagner, and Lo Duca too two things: First, they are a team that is in transition, or few days earlier. Lauren Mellen '09 Heart Pioneers but were in desper- rest of the season." Hopefully Vazquez and then we'd be through at least they ought to be. Biggio's tank is on empty and got her first playing time in colle- ate need for a big game in order to for the life of me I don't understand why Jeff Bagwell giate hockey for the Camels as she regain their confidence. Rallying Where are the Yankees and their yearly spending? will give it another go in '06. The team can still com- For now it's the Jays but their probably ending pete right now, but 18 million tied up in a pitcher who . Ryan, Burnett, and Ricciardi too has his share of health problems isn't a good invest- Twenty mil a year and that's just for the ment of money no matter how great the talent. Don't twooooooooooooooo ask me why, I wouldn't complain if the Mets gave him a one year deal though. it wouldn't shock me if Overrated Clemens waited till May to re-sign with the Astros Unappreciated either, but it's probably likely that he's played his last Baseball has them all game. Whether you liked him or hated him the guy was But if you can manage to find the right mix a warrior and a hell of a competitor. His 341 wins are The trophy is yours come '0666666666666666! astounding and had he not had a brief lull in his career from 93-96 he could be looking at another 20 wins or It's the most wonderful time of the year. The play- so. Among the longtime veterans who might be hang- offs are coming and some fans are bumming but never ing it up for good is Mike Piazza and Frank Thomas. you fear ... ahh maybe I'll work on that one some other Make no mistake about it, Thome and Konerko are day. upgrades over the Big Hurt, but couldn't the guy have This might be the best time of year folks. NFL been treated a little better? Maybe like a three-mil deal playoffs around the comer, baseball trade talk and to stick around as a DHimentor or whatever? Maybe rumors are swirling around, and that sport where fight- Chicago did do something for him but it seemed like in ing is legal is already in full swing. Even the NBA is all the euphoria over winning the World Series the starting to warm up, as teams slowly begin to gel and team just dumped him to the curb. Thomas was domi- find chemistry. And as an added bonus the World Cup Enroll in an LSAT, GMAT, GRE, nant for a 10 year stretch and it would be a shame if 1-11--:;; lies on the not too distant horizon. The seeding has this season is the last one he'll ever have. If he decides already come out and immediately there's some contro- to retire today, along with Clemens and Piazza the Hall versy as the U.S., after last Cups brilliant run has been of Fame class of 2010 will have quite the star-studded MCAT, OAT, OAT, or PCAr course placed lower than Mexico. Well I'm riled up about it at list. least. 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It's listening to the same old quickly to pound Northeastern by a holiday songs over and over and The Conn men and women's score of 8-1, while the women Leagues over again. It just seems like the squash teams are back in action, notched a closer 5-4 victory against words stay the same and no one with both sides putting up solid Wellesley. Co-captain Cynthia The Florida Marlins' off-season ever comes up with a new holiday scores against their opponents thus Whitman won two matches on the exemplifies the pathetic state of song. Then one day 1had a brilliant far. Jordan Savage '07 and Nick day, picking up a win at #5 for Conn affairs in Major League Baseball. idea. Why not make my own song? Young '06 will captain a men's team in their Bowdoin match and another Like they did after winning their first So, in the spirit of giving, I'm going that contains only one senior. A core against Wellesley. Chrissie Parsons, World Series in 1997, they have sys- to share with of sophomores and talented juniors Ryan McManus, Nadia Jihad, and tematically rid their roster of any and you my song, give the Camels an extremely com- Sage Shanley also recorded victories all players who make any money. using two of petitive lineup heading further into against Wellesley. The list of players they discarded my favorite the winter season. Sage Shanley '07 On December 3rd, the men trav- reads like an All-Star roster from any ingredients: and Cynthia Whitman '06 will cap- eled to Wesleyan for an in-state of the last few __ ,.... Sports and a tain the women's side this year. The match-up against the Cardinals. years: Carlos holiday song three freshmen on the squad, Sarah Conn came out strong, with all Delgado, Paul I'm sure Bridenhagen, Chrissie Parsons, and members of the team winning for a LoDuca, Juan PAUL CARTER you've heard, Lucy McAllister, will look to gain runaway 9-0 victory. The depth that Pierre, Josh "My Favorite Beckett, Mike Viewpoint experience by training and compet- this year's team has was demonstrat- Things." ing with a very talented host of ed by decisive wins at each position Lowell, and sophmores and juniors, in addition in the lineup. The men's team AJ. Burnett, The Colts they rule while the to Whitman. moved to 2-1 with the win. for now. It CHARLIE Texans they suuuuck "The addition of two highly Currently, the Conn women's team must be great WlDDOES Cinncy's for real while Seattle's skilled freshmen has had and will is ranked 15th in the country. to be all luck continue to have a great impact on The women's squad knocked off 0'0 n t r e 11e Beware the Jaaags but don't our season," noted Sage Shanley the 14th ranked Colby College Willis and Miguel Cabrera right now, feeear the Steelers '07. the last remaining players who any- Their QB's hurting but not like Head Coach Bill McNally enters SEE Squash one has heard of. What's different the Eeeagles his sixth year at the helm of both Continued on Page 9 about this case from most others in men's and women's teams. Under professional sports is that the Big Blue is back and their bad- McNally's guidance, both squads Marlins' management isn't unjusti- der than ever displayed significant improvements MEN fied in its decisions. After aU, it did See Tikki go man it seems like in 2004 and 2005. In 2004, the invest money to bring in free agents forever men's side earned recognition as the 12110 Columbia, 1:00 pm and fielded a very competitive roster Burress and Eli they make quite most improved team in the nation. 1I12-11l5 Stanford Round Robin for years. The fact is, people just did- the team The women's team won the consola- 1I2] vs St. Lawrence @ Yale n't show up to watch games, and Shockey's the ish while the D's tion round at the Walker Cup. Both The Conn squash teams have both jumped out to great starts this winter season (Mitchell). without the money for a new stadium been quite meeeeeeeeean! teams posted strong showings in WOMEN that the team so desperately needs • 2005 as well, and talented freshmen were in action at Harvard, compet- tionally known as a squash power- there is no reason to believe that they Pats fans be thankful and count on both sides return in 2005-2006 ing against Bowdoin College, house, earned victories over both 1I12-1I15 @ Stanford Round Robin will in the future. What has become your blessings more experienced. Wellesley, and Northeastern. Conn teams, the Camels rebounded 1I20 vs Bates @ Yale painfully apparent in this case is that Of your teams grit there is no On November 21st, both squads Despite the fact that Bowdoin, tradi- for several strong matches after- 1I21 vs St. Lawrence @ Yale baseball's payroll structure is drasti- second guessing cally out of whack. Basketball, foot- For once it's cool that you're ball and hockey all have salary caps not- number one Men's Basketball Wins Skidmore Tournament and salary minimums. What that I'm sorry to tell you but your means is that each team is required to run is dooooooooooooooone! the game. In addition, forward Will spend a certain amount of money in Lyons '09 came off the bench to order to create a level playing field. Look out Panthers match Mosley with four threes of his Baseball is unique because of its Mind the Vikings own. The hosts had few answers for intricate minor league system, which Oh how far they've come Conn's offense, and the Camels ran accounts for what sometimes seem to And how bout that Chi team away with the game, 84-57. In doing be lopsided trades. The existence of that you thought was scum? so, Conn was crowned winner of the farm systems enables teams to invest ~ Yep Da' Bears are now number Skidmore Invitational. in their future by trading away veter- ooooooooooone! Unfortunately, the team ans for top prospects. The problem followed up the tournament wins is, though, that teams with high pay- First place and the Clippers now with a frustrating performance at rolls like the Yankees, Red Sox and who would have thought it? Wheaton College on Tuesday Mets can continually reload with Tell me you knew this but I'd evening. The Camels kept it close proven talent, making it nearly never have bought it for a majority of the contest, as the impossible for smaller market teams . The Spurs and the Pistons are visitors were actually winning at the to compete. Of course there have both off and running half, 27-25. This was in part due to been exceptions, like the Twins and Tayshaun's the man and Eva strong performances by both cap- A's, that have masked the absurdity lqoks quite stunning tains, Stone and Gabe Patton '07. of the system. This off-season, the The Camels center had another won- Red Sox essentially stole Josh :- "New York is struggling but it's derful night from the floor as he shot Beckett-a top-tier young pitcher really quite early 70%, which was good for 14points best known for his dominant per- Too bad LB always seems quite to go with his four rebounds. Patton formance against the Yankees in the so surly matched his fellow captain shoot- World Series-from the Marlins, Thomas will change things but ing-wise, as the forward scored 11 along with Mike Lowell for some not to Brown's liking points and pulled down eight mid-level minor league prospects. How much longer can he stand rebounds. The captains scoring abil- LaDuca and Delgado went to the all the griping? ity, coupled with Karis' II points Mets in similarly lopsided deals. and seven rebounds, was not enough Things have really gotten out of If AI's the "Answer" and Pierce is to overcome Wheaton. The host hand. It seems like every day there is the "Truth" Lyons outscored Conn by nine a new personnel decision by the The Conn men's basketball team keeps rolling over the competition, with recent victories against Clark University and Skidmore (Mitchell). Then why do both teams play points in the second half, en-route to Marlins. It's clear that Major League like they need a sleuth? By ERIC DEBEAR and-neck throughout, with neither The win against Clark enabled a 60-53 win. The poor second half Baseball needs to implement a salary Under .500 in the lousy East Sports Writer creating a large lead at any point in Conn to reach the finals of the four- performance could be contributed to cap and floor. The luxury tax that Between them 50 wins would be the contest. However, the difference team tournament, where the hosts, the Camels' tough schedule, as they teams have to pay if they exceed the quite the feaaat The Conn's Men's Basketball in the game proved to be the sizzling Skidmore, waited. However, the are in the midst of a six game road- cap is insignificant to owners like team improved their record to 5-2 three-point shooting from the Thoroughbreds could do little to trip. Conn will not host another George Steinbrenner. There needs to Seems like Kobe this week. Despite a loss to Wheaton Camels. Led by guards Christian stop the Camel attack, with several game until January as they visit be some minimum number, not nec- Has shot bricks and College, the Camels have had an Mosley '08 and Ulises Veras '09 Conn players scoring in double fig- Salve Regina University this week- essarily that high, that owners have Hit a whole lot of air impressive first seven games. The who both drained three shots frcm ures. Jeff Young '08 and co-captain end and travel to Springfield to invest in their teams to make it fair But game on the line you know beginning of the season has been beyond the are, Conn shot 12 of 22 Charles Stone '08, who had quiet College next week. not only for the small-market teams, 1 do not care highlighted by last week's mini- from downtown. The long-distance games against Clark, stepped up but the middle ones as well who For the dramatics eight has the tournament in Saratoga Springs, NY shooting accounted for almost half against the tournament hosts. attempt to combine player develop- Name Points flaiiiiiiiiiiiir at Skidmore College. The tourna- of ~onn's points in the entire game Young, who was later named tourna- ment through the farm system with ment, held by the Skidmore ment MVP, had a monster night with frugal free agent spending. The sem- against Clark. It was two more Conn J. Young 19 , The Hot Stove is burning and Thoroughbreds, included Conn 19 points off 6 of shooting cou- inal issue for the Marlins is the need guards who solidified the victory for 10 C. Stone 17 trade talk is churning College, Clark University, and Paul for a new stadium. Unfortunately for the Camels. Jahkeen Washington pled with six rebounds and five W. Lyons 16 Already there's been deals and Smith College among others. ln the the fans in South Florida, the team '07 and Billy Karis '09 each had 12 assists. His sophomore teammate C. Mosley 14 of more we're learning first game of the weekend, the has to move because it can't get a points and several assists. Although almost one-upped him, as Stone G.PaUon 7 Overbay a Jay Soriano a Nat Camels drew Clark University, a new stadium there and it can't coo- Clark outscored Conn in the second drained 17 points and pulled down J. Washington 4 formidable opponent out of half, it was not enough, as the eight rebounds. Mosley had another D. Dimock FAVORITE THINGS Worcester, MA. The game was hard 3 SEE BASEBALL Camels won the opening game at the wonderful night from three point S. Zejnullahu 2 fought, as both teams stayed neck- Continued on Page 9 Skidmore tournament 76-71. land, as the guard hit four threes m U. Veras 2 Continued on Page9 CarnelScoreboard Men's Basketball: Water Polo Men's Hockey: 12/6 CC 53, Wheaton 60 Final Record 12/3 CC 2, NEC 3 12/10 @ Salve Regina, 3:00 pm 12/10 @ Tufts, 4:00 prn 3-15-1 H(0-7) A(1-2) N(2-6-1) 12/14 @ Springfield College, 7:00 pm 12114 @ UMass Dartmouth, 7:30 pm

SWimming & Diving: Women's Basketball: Women's Hockey: 1/6 VS. Grinnell at Naples, Fla, 1:00 pm 1216 CC 85, Mitchell College 53 1216 CC 1, Sacred Heart 1 1/14 vs Trinity, Wheaton @ Wheaton, 1:00 pm 1218 @ Rhode Island College, 5:30 pm 12/9 Amherst, 7:00 pm 1/21 vs Wesleyan, Clark, Colby Sawyer @ Wesleyan, 1:00 pm 12/10 @ Albertus Magnus, 1:30 pm 12/13 @ UMass Boston, 7:00 prn