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11110 U) agree with a word you Slily. NA I will defend to ihe death your right to say it. —Volt a ire Same Name City, College Game Ends Join Forces By SHANNON HARBAUGH By ERICA ERWIN Assistant News Editor News Editor If you are a student living off campus this year, A three-year-long legal battle over a name has final- expect to encounter more police cars patrolling your ly ended, and it shows in your e-mail address. streets. Prompted by increased complaints by the Allegheny College filed a lawsuit in 1997 against Neighborhood Coalition, a community action group Allegheny Health, Education and Research of representatives of the town, and other citizens of Foundation (AHERF), alleging the foundation was Meadville, patrols have increased during the week- infringing on the Allegheny name. Eventually, both ends. AHERF and Allegheny reached a compromise, but a This and other issues were discussed at the first judge in Erie's U.S. District Court stipulated that the Allegheny Student Government (ASG) meeting of full Allegheny name could not be used on the college's this semester, held on Tuesday the 11th. webpage or in e-mail address for a period of three In the past, members of the coalition have years. That time period is now over. expressed their concerns, but stated that their intent The name of AHERF's school and medical net- was not to break up parties. According to Dave work, Allegheny University of Health Sciences, was Mclnally, Dean of Students, the coalition was more often shortened to Allegheny University, prompting concerned with damage done to their property and the litigation. noise pollution, than with indoor parties. The problem arose as parents, prospective students, An Allegheny security officer and Meadville and others confused the two. After attempts to end the police officer will patrol "presently, only on the week- infringement through talks with AHERF were unsuc- ends," said Anthony Sabruno, Director of Security. cessful, the college pursued the lawsuit. A major con- This patrolling focuses on off campus houses and will cern of the college's was the fact that, like Allegheny, be done by vehicle and on foot. Allegheny University of Health Sciences is also a four- Allegheny students residing in off campus houses year school that offers bachelor's degrees, furthering received a letter that explained the new procedures. the confusion. "There was a two-fold problem," said President of A number of administrators foresaw a need for the the College Richard Cook. "The immediate problem increase in patrolling, according to Sabruno. "In the was the confusion. We were getting their mail, stu- past we have never done off campus patrols," said dents were mistakenly calling us, we would receive Sabruno, but "the patrolling will continue." their checks." The college also became concerned that Previously, security's jurisdiction ended at the bor- the use of the name would prevent Allegheny from tak- der of campus, while Meadville police covered all ing the name were it to become a university at some other areas. Due to this policy, security would sim- point in the future. Also of concern was the possible ply refer any off-campus complaints to the police. threat that Allegheny would lose name recognition if Now the two have joined efforts and will deal with AHERF continued to operate under the name issues together. "In my estimation it (keeping situa- "Allegheny University." tions to a minimum) has always been a problem," said Bentley gets an illuminating facelift. —SEE PATROL, page 4— —SEE NAME, page 4— Hong and Company Trudge Through 'Muddy Waters' Pecunas, who has cerebral palsy, played owned house), Grounds for Change By JOHN PAUL MARCANTONIO Justin Shear served as co-producers of the film and were responsible for the cinematog- Bates' brother. "We wanted him to play a Coffeehouse, Ruter Hall, and the Campus Assistant News Editor raphy and sound. Hong, Hollabaugh, and Chinese basketball player/baritone, but the Center. A few scenes were even shot in Shear also acted in the film along with whole wheelchair thing was going against Pecunas' Meadville apartment. Area The Allegheny campus was a makeshift Allegheny alumni Brendon Bates, Andy him," explained Hong with a straight face. Coordinator Trish Tchume granted access to Hollywood when alumni, students, and staff Pheiffer, Mandy Thompson and Beth "That, plus the fact that he can't play basket- the on-campus house on selective days for shot the low-budget comedy entitled Muddy Winslow. ball, sing, and he isn't Chinese. shooting. Waters. Alumnus Gene Hong '99 served as Minor character roles were filled by "In all seriousness, it was great working "Trish's willingness and flexibility the writer, director, and producer of the inde- Professor Glenn Holland, Professor Beth with Paul. His physical limitations are no was a perfect example of how great the col- pendent film this past summer. Watkins, Meadville theater director Phil match for his creativity and passion to show lege was during the production," said a "It's a story about some friends who want Shafer, alumna Danielle Prester, and students how much one can accomplish with a handi- crewmember. "Support came from every to put up a sketch comedy show, but run into Andrew Bryar, Sean Donaldson, Dave cap," said Hong. angle of campus, including the Activities a few obstacles," said Hong, who has previ- Ranallo, Cory Rieger, Chad Booker, and The District Courthouse and Woodcock Office secretary Mo Notarione, Director of ously written for NBC's Late Night with Ashleigh Fox. Dam were among the many locations where Public Affairs Mary Norton, Director of Conan O'Brien and Galavision's UBNL. Meadville resident and comedian Paul scenes were shot for the film. The main loca- Alumnus Nathan Hollabaugh and senior Pecunas also had a role in the production. tions included 375 Norman Street (a college- —SEE HONG, page 4— Page 2 News September 14, 200 CRIME BLOTTER THE CAMPUS Asks... •A theft occurred sometime Monday, Sept 4 in room 200 of Carr 10:20 p.m. along Park Avenue o What do you think about increased between Wednesday, Aug 30 and Hall. A student's wallet was stolen Friday, Sept 8. Tuesday, Sept 5 in Room 220 of the from the auditorium. The wallet 1 police patrolling? Art Dept in Doane Hall. Two was returned, but was missing the •A window was broken on th Compiled by John Przyborski, Staff Photographer IOMEGA zip drives totaling $350 $40 cash that it held prior to the east side of the lounge area on th were taken. Security has no leads. theft. Security has no leads. first floor of Calflish Hall sometim between Saturday, Sept 9 and •A student was picked up by •A theft occurred sometime Sunday Sept 10. Security has no Security for underage drinking at between Thursday, Sept 7 and leads. 11:40 p.m. at 593 Baldwin Street on Monday, Sept 11 in Quigley Hall. Friday, Sept 1. A desk lamp was taken from the "The patrolman in the first floor lounge area along with a •A student was picked up by Security for underage drinking at shower is a bit too much." •A student was picked up by couch from the second floor. Security for underage drinking at Security has no leads. 12:37 am along N Main St. on --Matt Abbinanti '04 12:15 am near Montgomery Gym Saturday, Sept 9. along North Main Street on 'Security was called to the Phi Saturday, Sept 2. Kappa Psi house at 9:50 p.m. on •A student was picked up by Friday, Sept 8 for a disorderly con- Security for underage drinking at •A. student was picked up by duct. The perpetrator was reported 1:46 am along Brooks Walk on Security for underage drinking at to have walked out of the house Saturday, Sept 9. 11:05 p.m. in the Admissions park- with an open bottle of beer and then "No way, I once had to ing lot #17 on Saturday, Sept 2. urinated on the bushes. •A student was picked up by pop a cop because he Security for underage drinking at wasn't giving me my •A theft occurred sometime •A student was picked up by 12:02 am along Sherman St. on props in shy-town. I'm between 11 am and 12 p.m. on Security for underage drinking at Sunday, Sept 10. one crazy mo-fo!" ---Roger Kayser '04 CAMPUS BRIEFS •The Office of Diversity Affairs will •The Allegheny College Playshop cards. Family members and guests sponsor a CODIS luncheon on Theatre will present Some Parts are included on the card. If you Thursday, September 14 at 12:15 Missing Or Broken, an original one- would like a reserved ticket for p.m. in the Cultural Center (3rd man show starring faculty member football games, please present your "I'm glad they have the floor of the Campus Center). This Dan Crozier, on Friday, September Insta-GATOR card at the ticket luxury of driving in their event is only open to faculty and 15 and Saturday, September 16 at booth on the day of the game. They Explorers rather than staff who RSVP to the Office of 8:15 p.m. in the Playshop Theatre. will be issued on a first-come, first- walking." Diversity Affairs. For more infor- Contact the Playshop Theatre Box serve basis. Please note: This policy mation, contact Rhonda Matthews Office at (814) 332-3414. is void for NCAC and NCAA ---Chris Newcome '04 at 332-3332. 'Intramural Soccer is looking for championship events. ▪On Thursday, September 14, T.J. referees for its Fall Season. No •The Dean of the College Office has Sullivan will present "Confronting experience necessary. For more information on the Ford Foundation the Idiot" at 7:30 p.m. in Ford information, call 333-9462 or e- Postdoctoral Fellowships for Chapel. Sullivan will take an enter- mail [email protected]. Minorities. Fellowships include a taining and informative look at the •The new Student Employment web $35,000 stipend, $3,000 travel realities of these delicate situations site is complete. The site is only "I like my cops like my allowance and a $2,000 cost-of- and give you strategies for making available on campus through the coffee, tied up in a research allowance. the most of a caring confrontation. inside web site and includes a stu- burlap sac and strapped This program is sponsored by dent job database where students ▪The Admissions Office invites you to the back of a donkey. Student Activities, Residence Life can search for available jobs. To to contribute towards a memorial Get rid of them. What and ACCEL. search, click on "Positions tree to be placed in Shelly's honor happened to trust?" •The Office of Diversity Affairs will Available" in the left column on the on the lawn of the Admissions Office. Please send donations to the ---Patrick Sergeant '04 hold the first Diversity Council Student Employment page. Meeting of the academic year on •All administration, faculty and Development Office and make Friday, September 15 at noon in the staff members are admitted free of checks payable to "Allegheny Cultural Center. This event is open charge to all home athletic events College" noting on the memo line: to the entire campus. with their Allegheny Insta-GATOR "Ackerman Memorial Tree Fund."

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By JENNIFER MIDGLEY ing fee and aid increases as "more Fellows building, the Campus plaques, was discussed. develop the best plan for new con- Editor-in-Chief art than science" but said that the Center, Ford Chapel and Brooks, Shelly and his firm will be struction and renovations based on high-tuition, high-aid approach has Bentley, Cochran, Caflisch and working closely with the College to the College's resources. Tuition increase rates, faculty been shown to net the highest pos- Reis Halls. compensation and capital im- sible revenue. The new budget ten- The category of student scholar- provement plans were among the tatively calls for a $400,000 ships would include merit- and topics discussed at t!e year's first increase in financial aid spending. need-based aid to support course- meetings of the Finance and Discussion of students' willing- work, internships, senior compre- Facilities Committee (FFC) Aug. ness to pay ever-increasing fees for hensive projects and international 14, 16 and 17. their college educations led some study. The purpose of the meetings committee members to voice con- Cook said that a possible ad- was threefold, explained Vice cerns. Robin Szitas, Director of ditional factor in this category • _ - President of Finance and Admini- Financial Aid, said it is unrealistic would be greater financial aid to stration Joseph Grasso. The plan to expect even very wealthy stu- bring international students to was to set general principles for the dents to "want" to pay the full price Allegheny. formulation of the new budget and of attending college simply The maximum amount of aid for discuss faculty and staff compensa- because they can; there is stiff those students is currently $10,000, tion and ways to increase efficien- competition for students and they he said, and does not change with cy in spending. often go wherever the most attrac- the often significant currency fluc- All discussions during the three tive aid package is, she said. tuations in the student's native days of meetings dealt with tenta- Grasso noted his percep- country. International students tive budget and fundraising plans tion that students see college as often have difficulty with loans as for the next four to five years. more of a "commodity" than a well, because they need a cosigner Nothing has been finalized yet, but "luxury good" and said he agreed within the United States. general policies and concerns were that they do shop for the best bar- Faculty support includes en- agreed upon and pre-liminary plans gain when choosing a school. The dowed professorships as well as were made. College's reputation and its plans professional development activi- The College's goal of reaching for capital improvements and were ties and visiting scholars and art- an equilibrium wherein net tuition discussed in terms of their possible ists. Dean of the College Lloyd growth (tuition minus the cost of effect on people's willingness to Michaels said he hopes the Col- financial aid) equals faculty and pay to attend Allegheny. lege will eventually endow an staff compensation growth is Currently in the "quiet," or non- anthropology professor who could important in planning the budget public, phase of a fundraising cam- travel among departments; intellec- for the next few years, said Grasso. paign with an end goal in the tually, he said, a college without an For the 2000-2001 academic neighborhood of $100 million, the anthropology profes-sor is disad- year, the comprehensive fee, which College's plans for improvements vantaged. includes average room and board fall into six categories: student The final discussions revolved fees, was raised 3.9 percent, a fig- scholarships, fac-ulty support, aca- around architect Tom Shelly, who ure which puts Allegheny in the demic programs, residence life, has been hired to develop plans for middle of its group of comparison campus facilities and the Annual the proposed new buildings and schools in terms of increases. Fund. improvements to the existing ones. Increases slightly above that rate Cook said the six-year cam- He asked for input about which were proposed for each year paign, now in its second year, is academic departments were poor- through 2004, and gen-erally going very well and that the Col- ly-served by their current spaces agreed upon as the best strategy. lege hopes for several multi-mil- and what kinds of improvements nnAsdi dbmeardo theea c gd ioet s. eoq oune cdeos F .chBaonenfe og ecreta ly i sn tticornn sbei id id el cdoor bl lw eonc wt foinorg rs iotucr asstudentr urr l olvvoa ng, sec soa. President of the College Rich- lion dollar gifts. were most needed on campus. ufrom ard Cook explained that Alle- The largest category, campus Everything from moving the Withholding nsrating ntthat you gheny, like most schools, has a facilities, calls for at least $30 mil- bookstore and mailroom to the occreditffre loans "high-tuition, high-aid". approach lion and includes the proposed new Campus Center, to renovating something you'll regret, when PHA& can help you keep on track. to fees; tuition is high, but most communication arts building and Schultz Hall and moving the Learn more. at 0 camA. withit students receive generous finan- perhaps a new residence hall as Admissions Office and Health or call 1.800.328.0355 PHEAA cial aid packages, he said. He well as improvements to Pelletier Center, to labeling the campus' Creating :Access to Education described the process of deter-min- Library, the newly-acquired Odd numerous rare species of trees with Page 4 News September 14, 2000 New Parents' Program Pushes Participation

By ERICA ERWIN Program, conceived and operated A large part of the rationale Bursar's Office. According to the ents who live outside of Allegheny's News Editor through Allegheny's Office of behind the program is that parents proposal, the goal of the Parents' traditional recruitment area—New Development, is to further engage want to be connected to the college Program is to rectify the misconcep- York, Ohio, Pennsylvania—can Opportunities for Allegheny stu- parents in the college experience. because they view it as an invest- tion that the college only communi- help promote the college to parents dents may be increasing thanks, in The proposal for the program states ment they've made, and will want to cates with parents in regards to in their states. The proposal also part, to their—parents. Although that, "There are opportunities for maintain a stake in it. Like any financial matters. lists several ways parents in which many responsibilities of parents end parents to become involved in investment, the hope is that they'll The Office of Development is parents would be valuable: provid- when students leave home for col- admissions, public information, stu- want to monitor its progress and targeting parents of first-year stu- ing testimonials, lecturing on cam- lege, parents will have a chance to dent affairs, development and cur- have a concern for the college's dents, with the rationale that these pus, representing Allegheny at col- ricular initiatives." It further states further contribute to Allegheny— future. parents are most like to get involved lege fairs, and general word of and to their children's education— that the goal of the college is to Currently, the primary means of in such a program. "Parents are an mouth. through a new program launched "make parents a part of the college communication between the college untapped resource," said Michael The proposal also suggests that this year. and to win their loyalty as support- and parents is through a Parents' Palmer, major gift officer. "There would become a part of Allegheny's The goal of the Parents' ers." Handbook and the Allegheny are a number of areas in which par- marketing strategy. It states, "We Magazine. President of theCollege ents could help out." Palmer have an opportunity to expand the Richard Cook also writes a letter to believes parents are a valuable asset pool of parents who will tell our NAME parents each semester. Parents are, in areas such as internship opportu- story in a compelling way by engag- of course, invited to Family nities, marketing, and fundraising. ing parents more fully in the life of "We were concerned about our Allegheny College was not imme- Weekend, but have no input in plan- For instance, parents may be able the college. Parents who are proud good name," said Cook. diately adverse to the idea. The ning those events. The majority of to provide internships in their of the College and believe it has an "Allegheny has long been associat- college provided AHERF with a list communication to parents comes in offices, or connect students with the forms of tuition bills from the contacts who can. Similarly, par- ed with quality education, high aca- of conditions for using the name, —SEE PARENTS, page 8— demic standards, integrity and including two guaranteed admis- alumni pride. AHERF was con- sions to AHERF's medical school, ducting themselves in a manner we and $1 million for student scholar- PATROL wouldn't want to be associated ships. The college later recanted Sabruno, "and this joint effort has orderly house are just a couple of of security and the police has with." the offer, saying the use of the name been pretty successful." Sabruno city ordinances that must be met. changed this Policy. Since the time the lawsuit was would be detrimental, and pursued explained that Allegheny's campus Security and the police are Anytime someone is cited or filed, AHERF has declared bank- the litigation. has had 11 incidents so far this year, allowed to enter a residence if they arrested, the occurrence becomes ruptcy, and 12 employees, includ- As part of the compromise as compared to the higher 20s this have probable cause. The phrase public knowledge: Because of this, ing the CEO, have been indicted on reached with Allegheny, Allegheny time last year. probable cause may be difficult to Sa-bruno's advice to students is to charges including misappropriation University of Health Sciences has It may be too early to tell if the determine, but, for example, if notify your parents before they of funds, using endowment funds changed logos and is restricted in Neighborhood Coalition's original underage people possessing pen learn about it by other means. illegally, and unequal distribution how it uses and represents its name. problem has been solved. "I would- containers of alcohol are outside a Also discussed at the ASG meet- of compensation and benefits to The shortened form of the name is n't say there have been less com- house, this will prompt the police ing was the take over of The LOOP, management personnel. now rarely used. "Ultimately we're plaints," said Sabruno, "just more and security to ask who is in charge. ASG's free bus service, by Craw- When AHERF, which includes vindicated," said Cook. "No one is responsibility and respect on the The host(s) and the underage ford Area Transportation Authority Allegheny General Hospital and celebrating the fact that these sound students' part." drinkers may then face criminal (CATA). After Noelle Pecora pre- five hospitals in Philadelphia, institutions like Medical College of Students and especially hosts of charges. sented both the pros and cons to the decided to combine its Medical Pennsylvania and Allegheny parties may want to keep the fol- In the past, "(Security) would not agreement, all ASG members were College of Pennsylvania and General Hospital (both daughter lowing rules and regulations in take the initiative on our own to go in favor of the merger between The Hahnemann University into companies of AHERF) were mind. Fire codes and keeping an in," said Sabruno. The joint effort LOOP and CATA (see story pages). "Allegheny University" in 1996, wrapped up in this." HONG

Alumni Affairs Phil Foxman and of budget for salary, project was a came during a question and answer '''' ' the Activities Office Richard Cook, every actor and r,r.A:4* , • learning experi- period with director Todd Holland President of the College." crewmember ence. It was a ("The Larry Sanders Show" and "I would also like to send a shout worked on a vol- great start, and "Malcolm in the Middle"). Holland, out to Gail Kralj, who is the cos- unteer basis. most importantly, a Meadville native and Emmy tume supervisor for the Playshop After the equip- was the most fun I Award winner, said that the most Theater. She helped us out ment was have ever had," important thing to remember is to be immensely with wardrobe and the acquired, tape explained well rested for the intense period of like," said Hong. stock was the Pheiffer, the male shooting that lasts for days on end. The cast and crew came into biggest expense, lead in the pro- town in late May for a read-through and former duction. The band Seventh House, who is and some "acting for the screen" Communications "The point of signed by nationally renowned seminars that were led by Shafer. professor Pete this project was record label Atlantic, has agreed to Then came location designations Simonson paid not to make produce the soundtrack for the film. and costume preparation, finally both. The crew money or even to The band members are old friends followed by the actual shoots. "We joked the second win Sundance. of Hong's. were in a rush because we only had biggest expense The project was to all of the actors together for a cer- was something gain experience How can you see the finished tain amount of time. Gene wrote the called the "Shear and that's it! By product? The crew is working on script in twelve days," exclaimed Tobacco Fund" ACTION!—Producer/Director Gene Hong and crew gear up to film our second, third, putting it on the Internet once the Shear, "but we had a small window or STF. scene of the new independent film"IMuddy Watters." Editing of the or fourth project editing process is complete. Hong of opportunity and we made the "No one else low-budget film is expected to be complete in November. we will have the has also discussed a possible view- most of it." could have gotten experience neces- ing here at Allegheny with Student Another barrier was having no as many people to get paid." sary to win a festi- Activities Di rector Ellen money available for the project. It to work for them as Gene Hong val like Sundance and even make Kauffmann. Editing is expected to was described as a true "no-budget" has," said Hollabaugh. "Especially "Having no money forced us to some money," said Hong. be completed sometime in early production. Because there was no knowing that none-of us were going be resourceful and creative. This The high point of the shooting November. THE CAMPUS

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Students walking around campus may have noticed some new additions to the landscape. This past summer, four new emergency call boxes were installed to allow for direct com- Think Twice Before Being a Jerk-Face munication with the Office of Security in emergency situa- tions. Last year I was waiting in line at innocent of all of this. I, too, have it seemed to be at a different level. McKinley's during a prime dinner- picked on people and laughed at Here, there is a more diverse popu- The boxes, installed in response to a security survey, are time. It was crowded and the line I other people's expense. I did it in lation than there was in my high located throughout the campus; one at Robertson field next to was in was moving extra slowly high school because I was intensely school. In most cases if you have the tennis courts, another between Edwards and Ravine Halls, because there was only one girl at afraid of becoming one of those an interest that may be a bit out of one on Brooks walk extension near Murray Hall and a newly- the station instead of the usual two. outcasts. I knew what it felt like to the ordinary, you can probably find relocated box on the pathway next to Reis. I figured they were short-staffed have all your friends mad at you for at least one other person who also that night and even though I had part of a day or two and not to have shares that interest and will be your places to be, I waited patiently anyone to talk to or confide in. A friend. The name calling, pranks, The call box project, now in its second year of implemen- knowing that it was not the girl's few hours of that was near torture, and rumors still happen here, but tation, serves to ease the safety concerns of students campus fault. but I couldn't imagine going they are seemingly easier to escape wide. through my whole high school in most cases. career like that, so I sat back and I think that most people honest- The call boxes allow for two-way communication with the Heather Chapman silently condoned the behavior. ly don't stop and think about what Office of Security once the help button has been pressed. In Sometimes I even joined in on the they are saying or that they might specific cases when contact is lost with the person in need of laughter. be hurting others with their words. I also know that people intentional- help, security can activate an audio scan around the box to A group of guys in front of me Do unto others as you would weren't so patient. After waiting have done to you. ly try to hurt others. Everyone is detect signs of a struggle. This phrase is one that is well guilty of participating in these about 5 minutes in line and only known and very common all around actions on some level at some time moving a few feet they started the world. It is something that my in their life. The boxes are welcomed additions to the campus, having grumbling to each other. After a grandmother and mother both told People laugh at or talk meanly considered students' concerns and input. It is our hope that few more moments they got loud- me at different points in my life as about people because of how they Allegheny will continue its coordination with the student er—loud enough for the worker to advice for different matters. It is a dress, who they are friends with, hear them. They were talking about body, considering input from all sources. phrase that I remember hearing how much money the do or don't how she must be "mentally retard- about throughout high school and have, and what clubs they do or ed" or "a real stupid bitch" if she college, most recently in a class I don't belong to. Have you ever couldn't move any faster. By the been waiting in line at a store or time they got to the front of the line, have this semester. I remember restaurant and told off one of the the girl was very flustered and upset hearing this phrase as I attended church and religious education workers because they were moving having heard their comments. They classes in my younger years. It has too slow? Or how about seeing continued to give her a hard time All editorials represent the majority opinion of the been popularized as a general rule someone walking to class and trip and complained about the lousy in social conduct, but yet, I still see over nothing on the sidewalk, or Editorial Board. service saying they would report people treating others with an obvi- perhaps fallen up or down the stairs her to her boss to have her fired. and you just chuckle as you contin- They got their food and walked ous disrespect. In high school I remember see- ue on your merry way as they gath- away laughing because the girl was ing kids picking on other kids and er their embarrassed and sometimes nearly in tears. making their lives miserable. They injured self up? My heart went out to her. All I called these outcasts every nasty Here at college I try to be more could think of was "How would name a person could think of, aware of my actions than I was in these guys feel if the situation was spread rumors about them, and even high school. I take the chance and tore reversed?" I couldn't answer the rs :yv mee Oura,,.,,,,.„:::..— c. question at the time and I still can't played terrible pranks on them. tell people that I don't like hearing People who tried to stand up for them pick on people because of edeho pinions rgWi.). ers tothe Editor,::.p. now. At the time all I could do was these outcasts were given the same how they dress, act, talk, who they lumns.and editorial ecessarily refl smile at the girl, reassure her that treatment, so nobody said much in hangout with, or what clubs they deadline for submission.i1:01:!*#0 she was doing a fine job, and say their defenSe. I remember thinking belong to. 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Jennifer Midgley Looking For Reality In All the Wrong Places Elections—for student council, town council, school board or president of the United States—are all the same in principle. They bring debate, The public just isn't satisfied with Island" a run for its money by They invite conflict by selecting examination of the past, suggestions for change, and, if we're lucky, some movies anymore. We're tired of pre- stranding 16 money-hungry cast personalities who can sustain an history-making speeches and a cool slogan or two. dictability, of watching a drama- members on an island for 39 days to entire season of triviality and con- tized version of our own lives on the compete fOr one million dollars; the We, like Solomon, sit quietly in our armchairs, taking it all in. We lis- frontation. big screen, knowing very well that group then votes to boot their ten and we judge—through election day, we are powerful, omnipotent, Producers also take advantage of harsh reality hardly measures up to unlucky peers off of the island. influential. After the speeches, we lean back in our chairs, think it over and the editing process, never exposing sold out blockbusters; we can hard- "Survivor's" partner in crime, "The discuss. We can kill with a well-phrased hypothetical question. We can the entire picture to the viewer so ly relate to Kevin Bacon and give life with our passionate support. Real World," blends together an that they reveal only what benefits Jennifer Lopez. As a result, we unsavory mix of 7 strangers in a The latest topic of armchair discussion is an embarrassing sideshow the storyline. In "Survivor's" case, search for outlets that enhance real- well-to-do mansion to bicker in a producers would edit the game only that, somehow, still sheds some new light on the main event—light that ity, doing away with professional famous city. What's wrong with this makes those dust bunnies in the corner a little more obvious. after they knew the results of the actors and rehearsed scenes. We've picture? votes, as well as the final winner. Last Monday at a campaign stop in Naperville, Ill., George W. Bush become voyeurs. For starters, its not authentic. We only saw what they wanted us to (he's the one with all the money) leaned over to his running mate Dick Producers recognize the demand for see in order to sustain the ratings. Cheney (he's the one who looks like Richard Dreyfuss) and commented, realism, as well as the need for They've generated their very own "There's Adam Clymer, major-league asshole from the New York Times." Abby Collier drama, and they can't find the right soap opera, but without the hassle. What he didn't realize was that there were these things called microphones combination in the average house- They don't have to pay the cast right in front of him. hold, so they conjure up their very members for their services, and they Now, I don't know Adam Clymer from, well, from Adam, other than as Networks like CBS and MTV own scenario. With countless tape- don't have to worry about a script. If a reporter who's covering Bush's campaign. He may very well be exactly have provided those outlets, airing viewings and interviews, creators of the season goes well, typical self- what our esteemed presidential candidate says he is. In fact, Bush's remark shows like "Survivor" and "The shows like "Survivor" and "The revelations and insults will lead the- may have been provoked by an editorial wisecrack, which Clymer says Real World", respectively, in Real World" package a dressed up way. response to our nagging appetite for was printed inadvertently, or by coverage of the presidential race that version of reality, turning it up a However, the instigators of this many claim is not objective. raw entertainment. notch by purposefully putting —see REALITY, page 7— But where is our hero, shoulder aching, sweat on his brow, leaning in "Survivor" gives "Gilligan's together people who don't mesh. to make that last pitch a strike? Where is the candidate who is hungry for a challenge, who is waiting for Adam Clymer to ask him a tough one, so he can show America just who they're talking to? The candidate who Are You A Loyal Wedding Watcher? respects his opponents and listens to them? Baseball games and lemonade stands aside, sum- is about as accurate a motto as "M &Ms melt in your Perhaps we make too much of our leaders' personalities. Monicagate, mer is the prime season for weddings. Whether you mouth; not in your hand." Lifetime is the televised for example—while kids went hungry and wars raged—was a low point. shed a tear for your newly-hitched sister, raised a glass Cosmo for both men and women, supplying all the Leadership is phenomenally powerful, and we want a leader we love. at a reception for the newlywed cousin you last saw at secrets of intimacy for even the most closeted of We want a stirring speech, a gleam in the eye, a clenched fist, perhaps, and a family picnic wearing Umbro shorts and playing devoted viewers. someone to trust. We cling to what we can get, but are always thirsty for kick the can, or simply drove by a wedding parade Lifetime television, however, is much more than a something more, something better. That's the thrill of an election. spilling out of a church, surely you experienced the sneak-peek into the lifestyles of everyday women. Bush has never been caught having illicit sex and has promised to be a sights and sounds of matrimony, even if from afar. In Lifetime television is its own culture. A culture epito- dignified president. Clinton kind of let us down on that one, and if I were most cases, the more unfamiliar we are with the bride mized by the behind-the-veil approach of "The Bush, I'd probably play that card too. and groom, the more interested we become in all the Wedding Story." But it's the same old thing with Bush. The contempt for the American action. For those of you who cannot get through "The people that Clinton demonstrated by lying to us is the same contempt Bush Wedding Story" without wasting an entire box of showed when he wrote off a reporter so crudely. Clymer and the other Kleenex, let me remind you once again that THESE reporters present were there to bring Bush's views and statements to the Kendra Stanton ARE NOT REAL PEOPLE! They are plastic, moron- country. ic beings whose livelihoods are entirely self-revolved. No matter what you believe about the media's competence and objec- They have no real concerns for anyone outside of their tivity in political coverage, the attitude Bush has indicated is one of small- I did my share of horn honking over the past three wedding invitation list. Their only hobbies are shop- minded, childish opposition to someone who does not serve his purpose. months. Never one to skimp on the well wishing to ping, wrapping candles in mesh fabric for their wed- Is he going to pass nasty notes during Cabinet meetings? Roll his eyes complete strangers, I frequently extended my congrats ding shower, and cooing over their fiancés. They have and snort during peace negotiations? for various wedding parades by giving them the long no real problems such as their soon-to-be-in-laws that He is running for President, and he is accountable to me, you and Adam extended beep-beep. In fact, the instinct to lay it on dispense unsolicited, old-fashioned facts of life like Clymer. I'd certainly like to think that he's not afraid of a little disagree- every time I saw a limo outside a church turned haz- tic-tacs. ment or a few tough questions from some jerk at the New York Times with ardous when that black-suited guy in front of the And they never say anything spontaneous or nega- an axe to grind. church was actually a limo driver, but wait, that limo tive. Every "I love you, Honey" is scripted to be whis- I've got news for you, George W. Nobody likes to be interrogated by was really a hearse. Oye. My apologies for the irrev- pered sweetly under a veranda, with the faint sound of the New York Times; that's why people read it. Nobody likes to hear about erence. My condolences for the loss. the Carpenters singing "Close to You" in the back- AIDS sufferers and terrorism and hungry kids, either, but that's what a Another opportunity to observe the wedding festiv- ground. Every presentation of a gift is met with sheer President has to talk about. So quit whining; it isn't about you. ities of strangers is "The Wedding Story" on the pleasure, never an "Oh, wow, Aunt Wilma! Thanks And you've got bigger problems than Adam Clymer. Strike one. Lifetime Network. It would be a waste of time to for this Make Your Own Beef Jerkey kit, but, unfortu- explain the schematics of this gushy program when nately, we already have one." I'm sure you've been suckered into this mild Finally, there is nothing even remotely realistic Jennifer Midgley is Editor-in-Chief of The Campus. voyeurism already. "Lifetime: Television for Women" —see WEDDING, page 7— Page 7 Perspectives September 14, 2000 Are Healthy, Hassle-free Meal Options Available To All?

A paper cup is quite a simple I carefully placed my 12-ounce same, other than the pretty little able as it is at McKinley's, can still however apparently they didn't thing. It is cylindrical, thin and con- paper cup under the machine spout words and colors on the outside. be identified separately from remember to extend the same cour- tains liquid--hardly a complicated and watched the gooey so-called McKinley's has been selling espresso with a quick glance into tesy to us veggies this semester. A matter to me. The importance of the chocolate mixture go glump, glump reusable thermos mugs for $2.50 to the cup. The woman watched while friend stopped by only a day ago to mundane paper cup is glorified at into my cup. From afar, I heard a decrease the amount of paper used. I poured my hot chocolate from the inform me she saw a worker not certain places on our campus. voice. Now one might think, "Hey, that's espresso cup into the proper cup. changing her gloves to make a veg- "You're not supposed to be using great! McKinley's is environment- Now you tell me, is that environ- gie sandwich. those cups for hot chocolate!" said a friendly! What a wonderftil ven- ment-friendly? Is that promoting Other than vegetarians and those stern, rule-abiding McKinley's ture!" Uh-uh, not so, my friends. the three R's: reduce, reuse and Neetu Sehgal of us that are just plain picky about employee. I was informed that I was using recycle? I don't think so. wanting a healthy, fresh, warm What? Was the cup going to the wrong cup for the hot chocolate Want to hear another ridiculous meal for the money we pay, there spontaneously combust because, (good golly, can you believe I actu- Let me explain. In between an venture by McKinley's? They now exist other students who have prob- God forbid, it contained hot choco- ally picked up the 12 ounce espres- editorial board meeting for your charge 10 cents a cup for those not lems with the meal plan because of late and not the espresso it was spe- so cup! What a sin!) and would be favorite Campus newspaper, I ven- purchasing a drink but getting religious reasons. This school pro- cially designed to hold? charged $1.05 for the 12-ounce tured down to my favorite food water. Water is free, and you would motes diversity and though they At close examination, the mate- espresso instead of $.70 for the 12 court and yours to quench my thirst think that for the amount that we recruit students from as far away as rial of the espresso and hot choco- ounce hot chocolate. To my eyes, and mildly caffeinate myself with pay for our meal plan each year, Pakistan and Tanzania, they do not late cups seemed to be exactly the hot chocolate, as almost unidentifi- some tummy-yummy hot chocolate. they would be generous enough to take into account their dietary throw in an occasional cup for the needs. For example, Muslims can- water. not eat pork or other non-Kosher Heck, we should all be served meats. Yet, many a night at Brooks REALITY our meals on a silver platter. But dining hall, the food service work- no, at this college we get the option ers themselves give conflicting wild charade aren't the only guilty honesty. God forbid. Australian Outback. If we allow of flies on our sandwiches instead. responses about whether a food party. Most likely the participants Speaking of honesty, I'm as ourselves to believe that these No joke, the other day I ordered a item contained pork or not. A stu- have no background in acting, but guilty as the next person. I took the shows represent reality, we're set- sandwich at McKinley's and had to dent recounted to me just the other they're still putting on a show, and bait and watched these shows end- ting ourselves up for inevitable dis- inform the employee that there night how he had mistakenly eaten we're passively falling for it. lessly, buying into the idea of an appointment. Ironically, "The Real were flies sitting on the meat. Only pork because in his country They've watched the program entertaining atmosphere that I could World" has yet to live up to its after I had told her this did she shoo sausages are made of beef. In his before, and they know exactly how relate to through uncensored, live, name. It's unbelievably petty, unde- the fly away and remove a couple opinion, many times no warm meal to make their mark. They have a and spontaneous footage. niably self-centered, and absolutely of slices of meat from the bin. Now, meat options are available to him camera in their face 24 hours a day Voyeurism sells, and we are the ridiculous. If you want reality, visit I don't know about you, but I'm a because of his religious dietary with no obligation to reveal their shameless Peeping Toms of the 21st your local soup kitchen or the lone- vegetarian, and don't particularly restriction. true selves, so they can mold their century. ly old lady across the street. Don't desire a fly sandwich. If Allegheny wants to have a characters as they see fit. Besides, Despite the unveiled truth behind turn on the t.v. On that end, nor do I desire meat happy, diverse student population, the entire world's watching, judg- such egocentric programs, they still juice on my veggie sandwich. Last they need to accommodate their ing, and drawing conclusions from manage to succeed. "The Real Abby Collier is Assistant semester I talked to food services needs in every way, including by iust one episode. No one wants to World" has reached its ninth season. Perspectives Editor of The Campus. about the fact that the workers do providing us with healthy, fly-free not change their gloves in between nutrition and a no-hassle attitude making meat and vegetarian sand- about which paper cup you prefer. wiches, as a result I was lucky WEDDING enough to find a piece of roast beef about the reception footage on "The Wedding Story" it was a good time getting dressed up and playing the on my veggie sandwich one fine Neetu Sehgal is Assistant that could possibly be entertaining. You show me a accessory role to my cufflink-clad man outfitted in an day. At that time, they were kind Perspectives Editor of The wedding reception with everyone happily doing the Orville Reddenbacher get-up. The ceremony itself was enough to change their policies, Campus. polka and not looking to pop the guy with the video small and very pretty. The bridesmaids wore the same camera, and I'll call that "Boring." Very Very Boring. style of dress, but each in a different shade of pastel. JERK-FACE But you show me a reception with the flower girl (Far be it from any woman to deliberately dress the spilling punch on her white dress, the ring-bearer mis- same as the woman next to her.) We blew the bubbles based on looks, economics, religious faith, sexuality, race, gender, or any- chievously sticking his finger into the floral icing of the and danced the hokey-pokey and wished the couple all thing else that is commonly made fun of. I know it would hurt me if peo- cake, the best man splitting his pants during the chick- happinesses. ple started picking on the en dance, the bridesmaids doing the Macarena on the From this wedding, I learned much about protocol, way that I dress, how I style my hair, or how much money my family and tables, and all the great uncles getting a little tipsy as and though I was basically an outsider, in some ways I I have. the music plays on, and I'll deem that "Realistic Fun." was as much a part of the motion as those exchanging I know of people that have had derogatory things written about their Or at least "The typical Stanton Family Wedding." vows. gender, race and sexuality on message boards that hung on their doors and on posters that hung outside their room. I know about people who For those of you whose summer jobs allowed you to These days the ceremony is more than the flowers have decided not to come to school here, or who have left school here do some early morning vegetating, surely you've caught and dresses and I Dos. It's all a big cycle of motions, because they were made to feel unwelcome because there was something some of the wedding saga on "The Today Show." In evoking a big range of emotions, and ultimately, it's different about them. Obviously the people that offended them must cooperation with theknot.com , "Today" featured a about involvement. Beyond the folks at the altar are have been absent the day that Do unto others... was taught. weekly series on Melanie and Peter, a couple fforn New the folks in the back pew, in the car on the street, or on Being different from other people is a good thing. If we were all the York City whose entire wedding scheme was planned the couch in the television audience. These spectators same it would be incredibly boring. Our differences bring about a rich- by Today Show viewers, from the rings they would are increasingly becoming a part of the spectacle, ness to our lives and communities. It is fun to learn about other's inter- wear for life to the honeymoon apparel they wouldn't be though they may not even know the special couple. ests and beliefs especially when they are radically different. It helps us wearing for too long. I can't say that I'll defy this trend when my turn rolls to develop more perspectives about our lives and sometimes it even The actual wedding ceremony recently took place on around to march down the aisle. I guess my only plans causes us to reevaluate our own thoughts and feelings. "The Today Show." But don't worry if you missed it. are to have my college loans paid by that auspicious Next time you are about to say something nasty about or to someone Complete reports of the series can be found at and pricey occasion. So let me now extend my invita- bite your tongue and consider how you might feel if someone said it www.theknot.com , should anyone wonder if Melanie's tion to those who may just be cruisin' by the church on about or to you. And if you encounter someone who is speaking poorly dress was off-the-shoulders or full-sleeved or if the that day when wedding bells are ringing. You have my to another, let them know that the other person has feelings too and cake was date-nut or plain white, and other such vital permission to lay on your horn and holler, "THERE'S because you never know who might have been absent the day it was details upon which life-long partnerships are based. STILL TIME TO CHANGE YOUR MIND!" at me. I'll taught, kindly remind them of the rule Do unto others as you would have be the one wearing white. The closest I got to a real wedding this summer was done to you. as a friend's date. Although I didn't know anyone there, Kendra Stanton is a columnist for The Campus. Heather Chapman is Perspectives Editor of The Campus.

Page 8 News The Campus ASG Transfers Control of LOOP to CATA By NEETU SEHGAL now," said Noelle Pecora, ASG campus Security. is at Wal-Mart. In addition, the Radford, sophomore, thinks the Assistant Perspectives Editor director of student affairs. When asked how CATA Friday and Saturday night shuttles takeover is a bad idea because of the Previously, some ASG members had drivers would react to student riders, will not stop at the corner of Park loss of student jobs. "That might Control of the Loop, the to stay in the office until 3 a.m. on Pecora said, "These are the same Ave. and West College St. The serv- end up with catastrophic results." Allegheny Student Government nights the Loop was running in case drivers as the ones who take Greeks ice is still free to all Allegheny stu- Talks regarding passing the Loop (ASG) free student shuttle, will be of an emergency. to their functions so they will be dents with a Gator ID card; visitors over to CATA began last year, but passed on to Crawford Area Another safety advan- very tolerant." will also have to provide proper ceased after both parties decided the Transportation Authority (CATA) tage is that CATA can provide the The new service boasts a 19-pas- identification. venture was too costly. They beginning the weekend of student service with professional senger van (last year's van had a Sophomore Rubaiya Amin feels resumed talks this past summer and September 22. This change comes drivers who know Meadville well, capacity of 15 passengers) and, if that the CATA takeover is a benefi- a finalized contract will be signed after ASG decided it would be ben- can adhere to the shuttle schedule, needed, CATA will increase the van cial arrangement. "I trust profes- before service begins this month. It eficial to transfer responsibility of and who carry cell phones in case of size. The schedule, as of yet, is the sional drivers more than student will cost ASG $32 per hour, a total operating the Loop because of legal emergency. same as last year's with two drivers," she said. "Plus I like that of $4,480 a semester as compared to issues. Rules and fines for disruption are changes. The Saturday afternoon it's going to Wal-Mart on the week- $3,500 for each semester last year. All liability and insurance wor- all the same as previous and any Loop will now be on Sunday after- ends." The Administration has approved ries will be CATA's responsibility concerns will first be directed to the noon, and its only off-campus stop On the other hand, Curtis funding of $2,000. PARENTS enduring benefit to their children involved are the parents of students ning on a budget of $30,000, pro- over their lifetime are outstanding who are active on campus. vided through New Initiative funds ambassadors for the College." "Students who are involved are a (money for new ventures). The "A lot want to get involved in a product of their home environ- Development Office is now in the volunteer way," said Palmer. ment," he said. process of recruiting parents—at "People are busy, but I suspect they A similar program was operating last count, of 650 parents, a total of want to have an impact on their in 1996, but was disbanded. "It 31 had replied—and hopes to have kid's education besides paying for wasn't functioning," said Palmer. the program running this year. it." Palmer added that he believes "Now, there's more staff and finan- the parents most likely to become cial support." The program is run-

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What are hun- Other qualifications must be met to obtain internet dreds of students to do without a wired computer only a access through an ADSL line. After contacting Alltel and expressing interest in the service, the hookup site, in this few steps away? Actually, there are several resolutions to the problem case an off-campus house, must be within a three mile of having no internet hookup, but there is a catch. In an radius of Meadville's central operating office. Once this effort to gain internet access in your off campus home, it is qualification test is passed, use of the ADSL can be estab- inevitable that something else will be sacrificed, that some- lished. thing being either money, a free telephone line, or both. Obviously the high speed internet access provided A relatively new option for internet users is a feature with ADSL comes at a high cost. The monthly fees and the called the Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line, or ADSL. cost of the ADSL modem kit are exhorbatant and out of Through this feature, the internet is accessed through the most students' price range. telephone line but does not disrupt the traditional phone Receiving an internet connection through an existing service with an incessant busy signal or the inability to phone line is the least expensive option to having access in make out going calls. ADSL is one of three parallel lines in an off-campus house. Monthly fees range from $15 to $20 a phone cable, available for internet connection because from various internet providers in Meadville, with some only two lines in the phone cable are utilized for regular having even cheaper student rates. phone services. Also, standard phone line internet services can be pur- The most attractive aspect of the ADSL feature is the chased through Allegheny in connection with Alltel at a rate extremely fast connection it provides. With the click of a of $15.95 per month (if interested in this feature, contact mouse, an internet site literally appears in seconds. The Kate Copeland at x2748 or go to room 18 in Bentley Hall). ADSL line provides a connection speed up to 27 times faster than an internet connection through a regular phone The only remaining option to having a non-busy line. phone line and a reasonable rate for internet service is to Although taking advantage of the ADSL line will result install another phone line in your off-campus house. in a speedy internet connection, it may put a dent in one's However, this option comes with a monthly charge of about pocket. Because the ADSL line is contained within the $20 for the extra phone line as well as installment and acti- phone cable, only Alltel can provide the service. The cost vation fees. for the ADSL service is $29.99 per month, and this price is All of the options and prices that are featured here are without a monthly internet charge. The ADSL line along related to internet connections that have only one computer with the internet service can be purchased in a package in use. Charges will be added if more than one computer is through Alltel for $49.99 per month. hooked up to the internet at one time. Computers must also An ADSL internet connection can also be purchased GET CONNECTED—Off-Campus students can explore a be networked together to have independent access to the from other area internet providers and range in monthly number of internet options that may be sutiable for their internet. Als.o, an ADSL modem must be purchased for fees from $16 to $29.95. Monthly fees for an internet con- houses. The new ASDL feature is one way off-campus each separate computer in order for all to work with an nection through the ADSL are generally higher than a con- Alleghenians can get hooked up. —Photo by John Pzyrborski ADSL connection. nection through the standard telephone line. Listen to the Ringing and the Dinging of the Bentley Carillon Inside Weekend.... was his project, Michaels said, "I did not By AMY ZADER ing, and need for a an electrical, computer- Assistant Weekend Editor ized carillon, the bells did not ring. put one cent into it. All of the money for When Michaels became the Dean of the the carillon came from the donor." The All Salerno unlocks "The Cell," Ring! Ring! The bells in Bentley are College two years ago, one of his goalswas donation for the carillon came from Willow Brost '74, a member of the Board of page 11 ringing again. to get them to begin ringing again. He After being silenced for the past five recalled when they used to ring and bright- Trustees, and her husband, Gary '74. years, the carillon on top of Bentley Hall en up the campus, and decided to make it Once the donation came through and the Keith Bryner discusses why can be heard ringing throughout campus. his project to bring them back. administration agreed on the project, The tradition of the ringing bells on the "I have been here for a long time," Michaels contacted Schulmerich Bells-the "Emotion is Dead," page 11 hour from Bentley started in 1968, but, Michaels said. "And I remember years ago same company who had worked with because of technical problems, they when they used to ring as you were walk- the bells in the past. The company was More about the ringing and the stopped around 1995. According to Dean ing through campus." Michaels likes hear- happy to work with Allegheny again to of the College Lloyd Michaels, the old ing the bells ringing on the hour because "I bringing back the bell-ringing tradition. dinging, page 12 bells were mechanical and worked like a know whether I am late or on time when I Now, when walking through campus stu- music box. When they needed a new part am walking on campus and hear them dents can hear the Westminster chime go Art five years ago, the college learned that the ring." off every hour, on the hour, from 8 a.m. to Don't forget the Personals and company did not make parts for mechanical But he could not get the project started 6 p.m. At noon, the carillon plays a Crossword on The Last Page! carillons anymore. Due to a lack of fund- until a donation was made. Although it —SEE BELLS, page 12—

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By KEITH BRYNER release did lack in terms of both be heard throughout the record. In ter to all the critics who have- Theory's adeptness at vocal har- monies: In fact, it's lead singer Weekend Reporter lyrical content andinstrumentation the end, The Juliana Theory may bashed the band previously at points, their latest is a full force not necessarily be doing any- because of their stylistic choices. Brett Detar's voice that kind of Effortlessly expanding upon onslaught of sing-alongs and head- thing new, but what they do they The fifth track on the record, "Is rushes this record forward, always their last record, Greensburg, PA's bobbers which would appeal to just Patience Still Waiting?," encapsu- breathy and rasped at the end of his lines. Combine this with the ultra- The Juliana Theory release their about anyone with ears. Music Review lates the best elements of west sophomore rock and roll epic It's interesting to note that the coast rock bands ( think Far ) and tight and catchy guitar work of "Emotion isDead." The band, projects which the various mem- do quite well. creates an atmospheric song corn- Josh Fiedler and Joshua Kosker comprised of ex-members of Zao, bers of The Juliana Theory come "Emotion is Dead" rockets off plete with some well placed and the end result is a release Seasons in the Field, and Pensive, from are as diverse as possible. with "Into the Dark," starting off screams and outstanding air guitar which will appeal to a broad vari- play loud, hook-laden rock with a Zao and Seasons in the Field both quiet but then quickly propelling parts. ety of listeners - in fact, just about slight tinge of post-punksensibility play screamy metal-core, while the listener into a series of three However, the record also anyone with the good sense to pur- thrown into the mix. The Juliana Pensive were a proto-typical emo part harmonies backed by soaring switches gears several times. The chase this record will enjoy it Theory tend to transcend descrip- band most resembling Engine three chord guitar parts. "Don't nine-minute opus "You Always Say immensely. And perhaps best of tion because they enjoywriting Down. Funny that from these dis- Push Love Away" is the obvious Goodnight, Goodnight" is a Pink all, it is obvious at first listen that quality pop rock with some emo- parate beginnings The Juliana radio single on the record, a little Floyd-esque space out jam that lay- The Juliana Theory enjoy their tional elements thrown in as Theory would emerge like it did. too poppy for its own good. The ers guitar effect over guitar effect. roles as rock stars and any preten- opposedto attempting to conform However, the influences of all Juliana Theory then kick out the "Something Isn't Right Here" is the sion about their status in the indie to a genre or certain conventions. these bands, as well as 60s psyche- jams with "To the Tune of 5,000 obligatory acoustic track of the rock world is quickly displaced by While theirprevious and first delia and 80s new wave, can easily Screaming Children," an open let- record, showcasing The Juliana the zeal they show for their craft. The Cell': Creepy but Cool By ALI SALERNO kind of guy, (except for the part where he makes Weekend Reporter a dress out of human skin). Also, the depth of Starger's madness and the When I sat down in the theater to watch "The tragic path that led him there at such a young Cell," I had no idea what to expect. I knew a lit- age are both very well illustrated. A few partic- tle bit about the plot, but I had not heard much ularly spooky elements of the film occur during about the film and was left highly confused by Starger's interaction with his victims, along with the Jennifer Lopez "trapped-in-a-small-glass- the graphic visions he has of them in his own 4 Pit box" preview (maybe its some sort of mime mind, which are truly terrifying. And on a revenge film?). I vaguely remembered seeing a painful note, he takes body piercing to a whole story on one of the prime-time entertainment new psychotic level. shows about the film, and thinking it would Jennifer Lopez gets the job done, and always probably go straight to video just like Jean manages to have great hair and make-up at the Claude Van Damme's most recent film exploits. same time, which is probably the most frighten- 6 L Sirloin Stt Dirmer tge Hair IA' However, all my preconceived notions disap- ing aspect of the film aside from Vaughn's act- peared within the first few seconds of the film. ing. He is not completely terrible, but he gets Steak &dish Styli The opening scene takes place in the mind of off to a bad start with some stale one-liners that Chicken nesan a young boy named Edward, who has been in a are meant to be ominous but turn out awkward. ed :tiara coma for several years. Jennifer Lopez plays a Vaughn over-acts and settles into the cliché of ittetti&m s fettueckte Alfredo social worker named Catherine, who has entered the workaholic cop; he is distant yet sensitive in Edward's mind using advanced psychological exactly the same way this role is always played. +kiwi & Meatballs Clikken in a Basket technology. Using certain new drugs and However, his chemistry with Lopez eventual- p t Parmesan Nith knit frio4 at:4 strange jump suits, Catherine is able to "feed" ly overshadows the flatness of his performance. rubel() Mushroom Sandwich into Edward's mind and interact with his sub- There are a few funny moments, but they may 110.1 Roast Beef conscious. She works among a small group of not count because I am not quite sure if the with Ina trio. scientists with the goal of drawing Edward out jokes were intentional, or a serious scene that Grilled Fish of his coma by utilizing this specialized treat- completely failed. For example, there is an ment. extremely disgusting scene where Vaughn wakes Cheese Ravioli Outside of Catherine's little world, a man up from a night spent at the office, brushes his named Carl Starger is quickly advancing teeth, drinks and spits into his coffee cup Gnocdi o-t Sirloin Steak Dinner through the ranks of serial killer super-stardom! (numerous times), and finishes by putting his Starger, played by Vincent D'Onofrio, has kid- electric toothbrush facing downward into his tiro over Noodi Fettuccine Alfredo napped and subsequently murdered many young pocket. Hilarious, or disgusting? You be the 1 Dor women and begins killing more and more fre- judge! Grilled Chicken quently. His latest victim is hidden away, wait- All joking aside, the scenes in the film that Xtra4 e S ing to endure the torture he inflicts on his vic- take place in the minds of both Edward and 1. Miredo tims prior to their death. Starger are some of the most complex and amaz- Chicken Sad It is at this point that Vince Vaughn enters the ing sights ever caught on film. Through a com- mth Sirloin &di story as Peter, an FBI agent searching for the bination of richly colored landscapes and eerie Mosels :ot Skimp Scamp' killer. Through a series of twists and turns, special effects, the result is a breathtakingly Starger is caught, yet due to a seizure as the imaginative wonderland. Edward's mindscapes ovr result of a rare form of schizophrenia, he is left have an odd Salvador Dali feel to them, while in a catatonic state. Peter enlists the help of Starger's mind looks like a never-ending Tool *Ito Niusitroonts vo Pasta Catherine to enter Starger's mind in order to video. These scenes are visually stunning, but at save the remaining victim. the same time disturbing. The camera takes a Although the plot may sound ridiculous, it's peek into the mind of a serial killer, and though ,46ore dinitets . fed Said and kollsx actually quite believable. D'Onofrio is amazing it is fictional, at times it is frightening. cone tikeggL as the disturbed Starger, who makes the killer in So if you are ever bored and feel like scaring StibSithitions tt et cow kosbigetwititalqilthil "The Silence of the Lambs" look like a laid back —SEE CELL, page 12—

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BELLS from page 9 Welcome back: oh how things have changed —a column by Matt Meehan Meadville,perhaps most notably courage to so empower the students short piece from a random collection of hymns, patriotic and classical- here at Allegheny College. The staff of Allegheny. songs. Some days, even songs from the Beatles can be heard playing. Welcome back to sunny and administration obviously The final and most significant At the final ringing of the day at 6 p.m., the Allegheny alma mater can Meadville(since I first started writ- worked long hours this summer so improvement of the year is the ren- be heard. At night, a light also shines on the belltower of Bentley. ing this column, we have been that we might return to a campus ovation of Brooks dining hall. Not The carillon was set up in time for commencement last year and the blessed with three solid days of with a better standard of living. I only have they put down new car- toll bell could be heard after the ceremony had finished. This bell can cloudy skies and scattered showers, am finding new reasons to be pet and refurbished the serving be used for other special occasions. so maybe I spoke too soon.) Those impressed every day. lines with more sneeze-guard pro- of you that are new here are proba- The first improvement that I tection than anyone could possibly bly beginning to wonder the same noticed upon returning to campus , need, they have also changed the CELL things that I wondered when I first are that the bells in Bentley Hall are procedure by which students from pagell set foot in the Tool City. Things ringing again. I say "again" not obtain food. Now, instead of elbow- like "is 'Tool City' really a name to because I was here the last time that ing one another in order to be the the poop out of yourself, go see the movie "TheCell." The plot illus- be proud of?" and "how exactly did they rang, or that I even knew that first to the clam strips (and who trates a fresh perspective on the mystery of the subconscious mind, put- this place avoid the effects of we had bells up there, but because wouldn't want that?), students are ting a new spin on a highly explored subject. The performances are modernity?" Surely any city that I'm assuming that someone had to served by friendly people who put also not too bad, and very well acted for an ex-fly girl and an aging had a canal going through it at one have used them at one point or else food on their plates in a neat and swinger. If you are not interested in seeing it, at least give it a try for point could be a little bit more like they wouldn't have been there in the orderly fashion. These dining hall the sole reason that there are no gratuitous butt-shots of Jennifer Lopez. Buffalo, NY, or at least Rochester. first place. employees are happy to accommo- Sadly, there aren't any of Vince Vaughn either. For some reason, Meadville just A second improvement this year date each student's dietary needs. didn't get quite as big as these is the repositioning of the While all of this looks great on the places. But despite the slower pace smoothie machine in McKinley's. surface, I can't help but wonder at which everything unfolds in As you may remember, the smooth- whether other students miss having these parts, Meadville is not the ie machine was housed behind the the ability to serve themselves as vacuum that it often appears to be. bakery counter last year, firmly in much as I do. It's simply too embar- I Movies at thel Ours is a progressive community the institutional control of the rassing to ask someone for an entire (and yes, I have noticed that every Marriott corporation. But this year plate of bacon or atall glass of beef I Meadville I one-horse town from here to they opted to give the power back stock gravy at brunch. I think I'll Indianapolis describes itself as to the students, allowing them to be eating more meals off campus as Cinemas "progressive" despite the fact that it pour their own smoothies from a result. doesn't even have a Perkins). But a machine placed next to the soda But my idiotic opinions are not Meadville is different. We have the fountain. This is a tremendous step the final measure of the value of world's largest Perkins, one so lav- toward a just society. The role of these or any new improvements on ish that they even serve banana the fruit smoothie in most of the campus. Each and every one of us iGodzilla 2000 chips at the salad bar. This fact world's great revolutions is largely in affected by change in a variety of alone lends believability to the sign unappreciated. 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Scores, Schedules, News, Features Despite Explosive Offense, Gators Fall to W&J hauled in an interception off of a the day. On the first play from and three touchdowns. Matt Silvis would take only three plays for the By LOU KLEIN deflection to put the Gators in busi- scrimmage in the fourth quarter, added six catches for 105 yards and Presidents to add to their lead, how- Sports Reporter ness again in W&J territory. On the Snyder broke free and dashed 90 a touchdown. Washington & ever, as Dawson once again found next play, Cowart and Thurman yards for his third touchdown of the The Gators were back in action Jefferson racked up 698 yards of Armitage for a score, this time from 70 yards. Dahlberg's extra point was hooked up for a 35-yard pass play to game. This time Dawson was able Saturday for their second game of total offense. give Allegheny first-and-goal at the to convert on the two-point opportu- The two teams had a combined no good, leaving the score at 20-7. the season. Despite putting up 651 President 10. W&J's defense tight- nity to extend W&J's lead to 54-27. yards of total offense, the most by total of 1,349 yards of total offense, On the first play of the ensuing ened, and the Gators were forced to The Gators would strike back on the Gators since 1994, the Gators which falls just 46 yards short of the drive, Ream broke for a 54-yard III record of 1,395 run, his longest of the day, putting settle for a 22-yard field goal from their next drive. Sparked by three dropped a 54-41 decision to the all-time Division Smith to make it a 34-20 ballgame key completions from Cowart to Presidents of Washington & yards by Occidental and Claremont the Gators deep into President terri- with 9:35 to play in the third quarter. Snyder, Snyder decided to take the Jefferson. The loss dropped Mudd-Scripps in 1993. tory. Allegheny took advantage of The next drive from W&J deliv- ground route into the end zone, The Gators were led on defense the run by adding a 20-yard field Allegheny to 0-2 for the season. ered another score, as Dawson and scoring on a two-yard . run. Smith The Gator offense was sparked by senior strong safety Pat Lentz, goal from Smith, to cut the lead to Armitage connected on their third converted on the extra point to cut by the play of junior halfback Shane who recorded 10 tackles. Senior 20-10 with 6:56 remaining in the touchdown of the day, this time on a the lead to 54-34 with 12:03 left to Ream, senior halfback Jeremy defensive end Tim Lorber and sen- first half. W&J's offense would not 70-yard pass. Dahlberg's extra point play. After junior kicker Mike Snyder and sophomore quarterback for free safety Jim Lorber both had be denied, though, as Snyder broke missed again, but the Presidents had Allgeier's onside kick was unsuc- Jow Cowart. Ream rushed for 238 nine tackles, and sophomore corner- for his first touchdown run of 2000, scampering 67 yards for the score. rebuilt their lead to 40-20. cessful, the Gator defense was able yards on 42 carries, including four back Kirk Rhoades had eight tack- The lead grew even more as to force W&J to punt, giving the Dahlberg converted on the extra touchdowns. The 238 yards were les. W&J scored on their next drive. Gators another chance. Allegheny W&J jumped out to an early 7-0 point and the lead was up to 27-10. the most gained by a Gator running After a fumble by Ream, it took the capitalized, marching 80 yards in back since Stanley Drayton rushed lead by scoring a touchdown on After Thurman was stopped by Presidents only six plays to find the eight plays, led by another 30-yard for 245 yards in a 1992 game their first drive of the game. The the President defense on the key end zone. Dawson completed a pass completion from Cowart to Presidents marched 87 yards on fourth-and-one, Snyder did more against Earlham. to Silvis, who took it 33 yards for McNeilly. The drive hit paydirt Snyder rushed for 100 yards on seven plays, capped off by a 29-yard damage to the Gators' hopes, by the score. when Ream picked up his fourth 14 carries. Cowart, in only his third touchdown pass from Dawson to going 83 yards on third and 18 for W&J's two-point conversion touchdown of the game on a one- start ever at Allegheny, passed for Armitage. After a Gator punt, W&J his second touchdown of the day, to give W&J a 34-10 lead at the half in attempt failed, keeping the score at yard run. Smith's extra point was 281 yards, going 17-of-32 ,with one struck again, this time of a one-yard 46-20. good to close .out the scoring at 54- interception. Senior wide receiver scoring plunge from Chris Pushic. front of a stunned crowd of 2,047. Allegheny's final drive of the 41. LaMarcus Thurman led the Gators Kick Dave Dahlberg added the extra The Gators came out firing in third quarter brought results. After a The Gators will try to pick up with nine receptions for 136 yards. point and the Presidents were out to the second half. Lentz forced a 30-yard completion from Coward to their first win of the 2000 season Snyder chipped in with six catches a 14-0 lead after one quarter of play. President fumble and Allegheny junior tight end Jared McNeilly put this Saturday against Frostburg for 93 yards. Allegheny got on the scoreboard took over possession at the W&J 49. the Gators in excellent field posi- State. The Gator defense will try to The Presidents were led by run- early in the second quarter. Ream Sparked by a 24-yard run by tion; Ream scored his third touch- contain running back DeNelle Hale, ning back Roger Snyder, who had scored from one yard out and soph- Cowart, the Gators cut the lead to down from two yards out. Smith's who rushed for 957 for the Bobcats 24 carries for 307 yards, including omore kicker Aaron Smith added 34-17 on Ream's second touchdown extra point was good, and the lead last season en routefor a 9-2 season three touchdown runs. Quarterback the extra point to cut the Presidents' of the day, scoring on a 12-yard touchdown run. was trimmed to 46-27 after three for the team: The first meeting Brian Dawson passed for 381 yards lead to 14-7. The drive covered 80 quarters of play. between the Gators and the Bobcats and four touchdowns. Wide receiver yards on 17 plays, highlighted by a On the second play of the It would not take long for the since 1982 will kickoff at 1:00 this Dave Armitage led the Presidents key fourth down conversion on a President's to get their final score of Saturday at Robertson Field. with four receptions for 187 yards quarterback sneak by Cowart. It Presidents' next drive, Tim Lorber After Rough Start in Rochester, Men's Soccer Rebounds in Virginia Beach Fout Allegheny .student-athletes earned thIete Pieter Ockers and the tenacious By PIETER OCKERS years Brett Weber and Cohn rom the .Narth Coast Athletic C:mferenceSept. St. IL defense of Kyle Henry and Josh Sports Reporter Redman, sophomore John Gearhart, Amior Shane Ream was lbotball's -OffenSive Player of the Week,.... Verhague thwarted the Raiders of junior Peter Malgieri, and senior while junior Dan Princic sophomom Nicole .Morandi, and firt.;:year ..- Mt. Union. While most of us got to spend Matt Sowa. ; Vicki Kajder were the men's cross country, WOM=tS..61:i$:.: 6iiiit . the weekend in Meadville, the Sophomore goalie Josh The team's losses came during volleyball Players of the Week, respectivelk, Gator soccer team had to travel to Verhague recorded his second con- its opening tournament, hosted by Ream, a 6-1, 210 pound tailback, rushed for 238 yards and secutive shutout while L.J. Marks sun-baked Virginia Beach. the Rochester Instittite of :: touchdowns ' on a school-record 42 carries in a 54- 4 1 losstO Two wins, six goals, and 20 kept his scorecard clean against St. Technology. Washington & Jefferson Saturday.. Ream's. 238 yards were the most. hours later, the men's soccer team Mary's. Gator since Stan Dra)ttori rushed for 245 against•Earlharniiit 1 - The Gators fell 1-0 to Messiah any emerged victorious from the 15th The double victory extends the Princic won the individual championship atitheAlleghen (who advanced to last year's NCAA annual Blue Marlin Adidas Classic Gator win streak to three and brings ecord 20;53- to lead the Gators to1he teadt.:champtOnS.t final four) and 2-0 to the Tigers of in a course: hosted by Virginia Wesleyan. their overall record to 3-2. The over six other squads. Morandi won the women's individual atf RIT. Strong defensive play coupled team's other win was recorded last Allegheny Classic with a time of 19:42,28 seconds ahead ofthe-::S" with a goal by senior Matt Sowa Tuesday at home against a physical The Gators have now set their and-Mace finishen .Morandi helped the Gators to theClasSic team propelled the gators past the hosts Mt. Union team. sights on Division II in-state rival in the five-team field, Kajder helped. Allegheny:tO: in the opening match of the tourna- First-year Eric Bland scored his Westminster. fourth7place finish at theAlleghenyy-olleyballjnvitational. :„. „ ment. first collegiate goal while senior matches last week, Kajder ifiCIuding.50. agal Come support the men's soccer The Gators followed the victory Matt Sowa added to his tally in the :Otterbein op Sept. 9; and 112 digs., by thrashing St. Mary's College of 2-0 victory. team 2:00 Sunday at Robertson Article courtesy of Pubik.' Affairs' Maryland 5-0 with goals by first- Strong midfield play by junior Field. • ..:.... You Can Listen to Gator Football Live on WMGW 1490 AM

Page 14 Sports September 14, 2000 Host Gators See Mixed Results at Annual Tournament By LOU KLEIN aces. Junior middle hitter Meghan Radkowski The Gators did not fare as well Saturday. against Muskingum. Sports Reporter had 13 kills and senior middle hitter Tonya In their first match of the day, Allegheny The Gators fell short in their consolation Andrews added 12 kills of her own. dropped a 15-8, 15-5, 4-15, 15-9 decision to match, losing 15-10, 15-4 and 15-9. The Allegheny women's volleyball team Later in the day, the Gators won again, this Otterbein. Kadjer had 23 assists and 14 digs. hosted the 14th annual Allegheny Invitational time beating Heidelberg 15-7, 15-11 and 15-4. Andrews led the Gators with 23 kills. last weekend. The team won their first match Spoonire had 15 digs and Andrews added 15 Sophomore setter Amy Spoonire led led Radkowski added 18 digs, 11 kills, five blocks kills. Friday by beating Fredonia, 15-5, 15-3 and the team with 20 digs. Radkowski and and two aces. Kadjer led the team is assists, The team will play Friday and Saturday at 15-10. Andrews chipped in with 21 and 12 kills, compiling a total of 50. the John Carroll/Case Western Invitational. The Gators were led by first-year setter respectively. Kadjer had another strong per- The loss to Otterbein dropped Allegheny Vicki Kadjer, with 33 assists,.13 digs and five The Gators' record for the season currently formance with 30 assists and 17 digs. into the third-place match Saturday afternoon stands at 4-5. Weekly Sports Summary

NCAC with 12 points (4G, 4A). Women's soccer to open games, notching single tallies in each game 3.93 per game. Andrews averaged 15.6 kills Junior forward Erica Frank last week. He currently leads the team with in the five matches last week. She now has (Cumberland, Maine/Greely) registered a NCAC play against three goals. 1,363 kills in her career, 398 shy of Molly goal and an assist last week. Frank tied the • Freshman forward Brett Weber (Erie, McCoy's school record. Denison Frostburg contest early in the second half Pa./Cathedral Prep) tallied his first goal and The Allegheny College women's soccer with her second of the season. assist last week, picking up his first colle- team is off to a perfect 5-0 record over the giate goal against St. Mary's. Cross-country preps for opening two weeks of the 2000 season. • Freshman midfielder Matt Powell stiff competition at Coming up this week, the Gators travel to Men's soccer faces two (Stone Mountain, Ga./Greater Atlanta Canton, Ohio for non-conference action Christian) registered a pair of assists against Penn State against Walsh on Wednesday, Sept. 13, non-conference St. Mary's, the first points of his career. The Gator men's and women's cross before returning home to open North Coast country teams face the stiffest competition Athletic Conference play Saturday, Sept. 16 opponents this week Volleyball travels to of the year at Saturday's Spike Shoe against Dension. Saturday's game begins at The men's soccer team is riding a three- Invitational at Penn State University. 11:00 at Robertson Field. game winning streak heading into the final W&J for weekend Head Coach Jeff Groff: in his third sea- week of tune-ups before conference play Individual Highlights: son as the head coach of the Allegheny begins. The Gators hit the road to take on tournament Sophomore Nicole Morandi women's soccer program, Jeff Groff nationally-rated Bethany yesterday before The volleyball team travels to (Tewksbury, Mass./Tewksbury) claimed the (Millersville '83) has compiled a 27-14-3 returning to Robertson Field to face Washington & Jefferson this week for non- individual championship at the Allegheny record. Groff led the Gators to a 12-5-2 Westminster, Sunday, Sept. 17 at 2:00 p.m. conference action and then takes part in the Classic, earning North Coast Athletic record and a third-place NCAC finish in Head Coach Paul Hogan: in his third sea- John Carroll/Case Western Reserve 1999. son as the head coach of the Allegheny Conference Women's Cross Country Athlete Volleyball Tournament held over two days at Weekly Rewind: the Gators ran their men's soccer program, Paul Hogan of the Week honors. Morandi finished in both schools this weekend. unbeaten streak to five games to start the (Millersville '83) has compiled a 28-11-6 19:42, 28 seconds ahead of the second-place Head Coach Bridget Sheehan is now in finisher. season with an impressive 1-0 victory at record. Hogan led the Gators to a 14-3-3 her 15th season as the head coach of the home over Carnegie Mellon on Sept. 6. The overall record and a second place finish in Junior Dan Princic (Carrollton, Allegheny women's volleyball program. Gators then hit the road on Sept. 9, and the NCAC last season. Ohio/Carrollton) was named the NCAC Sheehan has compiled a 406-200 (.670) scored a 3-1 victory at Frostburg State after Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week Weekly Rewind: the Gators ran their win- career record and ranks 23rd among active trailing 1-0 at the half. Allegheny closed the ning streak to three games with a 2-0 victory after winning the individual title of the Division III coaches in winning percentage Allegheny Classic. Princic finished in a week with its third shutout of the year on over Mount Union at Robertson Field before and 19th in victories. Sept. 10, a 2-0 blanking of St. Vincent. winning the Blue Marlin Soccer Classic at course record 26:53, 10 seconds ahead of Individual Highlights: Virginia Wesleyan over the weekend. the second-place finisher. Individual Highlights: • Freshman forward Jill Malone (Moon Allegheny defeated the hosts 1-0 on Sept. 9, • Junior Brice Allen (Sugar Grove, • Freshman setter Vicki Kajder (Trafford, Twp., Pa./Moon) scored a pair of goals, the before trouncing St. Mary's (Md.) 5-0 to Pa./Eisenhower) and senior Brett Zook Pa./Penn-Trafford) was named the North first of her career, last week. Malone take the title. (Belleville, Pa./Indian Valley) each finished Coast Athletic Conference Player of the notched the lone Gator goal against Individual Highlights: in the top-10 at the Allegheny Classic. Allen Week after averaging 22.0 assists and 13.2 Carnegie Mellon. Sophomore back Kyle Henry (Chicago, placed fourth in 27:06, while Zook was digs in five matches last week. She currently • Freshman goalkeeper Joan Anderson Ill./Apex) was named the MVP of the Blue tenth in 27:54. is fifth in the NCAC in assists (7.76 apg) (Holt, Mich./Holt) tallied three wins last Marlin Classic. Henry led a Gator defense Sophomore Deserae Pegg (Danville, and fifth in digs (3.72 dpg). Kajder totaled a week, including 1.5 shutouts. Anderson that did not allow a goal in three games last Pa./Danville) and newcomers Lindsey season-high 50 assists against Otterbein. made six saves against CMU, seven at week. Hayes (Little River, N.J./Red Bank) and • Junior middle hitter Meghan Radkowski Frostburg St. and one at St. Vincent. Her • Sophomore keeper Josh Ver Hague Leigh Seserko (Allison Park, Pa./Shaler) all (St. Mary's, Pa./Elk County Christian) aver- goals-against average is 0.47 and she is 5-0 finished in the top-10 at the Allegheny (North Tonawanda, N.Y./North Tonawanda) aged 12.6 kills and 11.4 digs last week. with 2.0 shutouts. posted a pair of shutouts last week to up his Classic. Pegg placed third in 20:19, while Radkowski is second on the team in kills • Sophmore midfielder Jane Och record to 2-2 on the year. Ver Hague made Hayes finished seventh in 20:58 and Seserko (2.90 kpg) and digs (3.30) and first in blocks tenth in 21:05. (Pittsburgh, Pa./Upper St. Clair) tallied one three saves against Mount Union and five (0.90 bpg). goal and three assists last week. All three against Virginia Wesleyan. • Senior outside hitter Tonya Andrews assists came in the win over Frostburg St. • Senior forward Matt Sowa (Pittsburgh, (Montrose, Mich./Hill-McCloy) currently Och leads the team and is sixth in the Pa./Shaler) has scored in three straight stands third in the NCAC in kills, averaging — Information courtesy of Public Affairs

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Page 15 Sports The Campus Gators Run Away With Opening Victories By REBECCA RITTENHOUSE ago both teams placed fourth run- time of 21:23. first-year runner Leigh Seserko, This weekend the teams travel to Senior Alyssa Mack, sophomore Penn State to the Spike Shoe Assistant Sports Editor ning against such teams as Baldwin At The Allegheny Classic last Wallace, Carnegie Mellon, and weekend the men and women Lisa Weed, and first-year runner Invitational to compete against Mount Union. Junior Dan Princic placed first out of seven schools Alyssa Gaebel. Division 1,2,and 3 schools. "Our Allegheny's cross country teams placed second with a time of 27:40, including Grove City and Case On the men's team, Princic fin- main goal this wekend is to run as a are on their way to another memo- Senior Brice Allen was 7th with a Western Reserve. Morandi placed ished first with a new course record pack and stay together," says rable and award winning seasn, with time of 28:15, and Junior Brett Zook first with a time of 19:42, four of 26:53. Allen and Zook also fin- Morandi. "We want to do every- both the men and women placing was 8th with a time of 28:18. On tenths of a second away from the ished high again with fourth and thing we can to get ready for confer- first in The Allegeny Classic and the women's side, sophomore course record. Pegg was third with 10th places respectively. Also fin- ences." Head coach Bill Ross says placing high at The Bill Sudeck Nicole Morandi was 10th running a a 20:19 and Hayes was 7th running ishing high was sophomore Devon that the both teams are pumped and Classic Cross Country Meet at Case 20:52, junior Deserae Pegg was a 20:58. Other top finishers were Halley and senior Rob Shaw. excited about the competition. Western Reserve University. 18th with a 21:06 and first-year run- At the Sudeck Classic two weeks ner Lindsey Hayes was 23rd with a Robertson Field Fast iNaturally, the country s premiere leadership school Facts: offers only the finest classrooms. Built: 1948

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