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College Voice Vol. 11 No. 19
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April 19,1988 Volume XI, Number 19 Ad fontes Hanker Chosen as New College Terminates Religion Professor F.R.M. Contract Shelley Stoehr union caused FRM to leave Lisa M. Allegretto The College Voice News Editor Connecticut. According to Hob- bie Walton, chairtnan of the The religous studies department has appointed Facilities Resource Man- employee committee, "The Edward Hanker to its full-time teaching staff. agement (FRM) left Connecti- threat of a union got FRM. When Hanker was chosen from a group of thirty appli- cut College on March 25. The the union came to campus the ad- cants by a search committee consisting of depart- decision to terminate the five- ministration finall y realized that ment members, as wellas anthropology professor year contract with FRM was an something was wrong." Harold Juli, and sociology professor, Jerry Winter. "employer-employee decision" Walton recalled several inci- Because the religous studies department's full- according to Julie Quinn, Di- dents that added to employee time staff must teach a variety of courses, the search rector of Public Relations at unrest According to Walton two committee sought "someone trained in religous Connecticut College, who supervisors. the engineering studies, not just a sub-department. He had to be able would not comment further. supervisor and the custodial to offer something outside of his major course of Several employees at Physi- supervisor, left Connecticut study," said Garrett Green, chairman of the depart- cal Plant felt that the threat of a Su F.R.M. page 7 ment. Hanker did graduate study in the history of philosophy and the sciences in Islam at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Islam is one Three Students Awarded Wason Fellowship Grants religion which is lacking in Connecticut College's religous studies the Swiss and the Japanese flags an English and government Lisa M. Allegretto curriculum. and from that formulated the double major, will study "racism Green said that he hopes to attract more majors to the religous News Editor core of his project. within the gypsy community" in studies department by expanding offered subject areas. Spain. Her main goal is to deter- For the first time in the his- "Swiss design has a certain Under the full-time equivalence staffing plan (F.T.E.), the reli- tory of the college, Connecticut personality of its own," said mine whether an oppressed gous studies department may only employ four full-time professors. group internalizes their oppres- has three Thomas J. Watson Davis. "[It] is based on a grid and However, because of other changes in the department, Hanker will sion in a way specific to their Fellowship winners this year. is very modular. It uses simple not upset the F.T.E. "It's as though before we had a three and three- circumstances or is Lee Davis, LaShawn Jefferson, graphic shapes." Japanese de- if opression internalized in a way common to thirds F.T.E.," said Green. and Kate Titus were chosen sign has the same characteristics Both Dean Johnson and the college chaplain held one-third time from 192 candidates from 48 according to Davis. all minority groups. positions in the religous studies department, but neither will be small colleges allover the coun- He saw a similarity in the way Jefferson said of her project, associated with the department in the future. Dean Johnson post- try. In all, 75 students were cho- both Japan and Switzerland are "It has a little to do with how poned his retiremcnt for one year at President Oakes Ames request, Spain has oppressed the gypsies sen for the award. organized. "It's ironic that there but will no longer be a part of the religous studies department, Due The purpose of the Watson are so many similarities [be- and more to do with how the to a reorganization of the office of chaplain, the position will no Fellowship grants is to allow tween the two countries] and yet gypsies have internalized the longer be automatically linked with the department. A part-time each student to have a year of they are so different," said oppression." Jefferson believes professor in Judaic studies held the last third. focused study in a field that in- Davis. that the intra-cultural racism Hanker's others credentials include: graduate coursework in terests him or her. During the se- Davis was first introduced to among the Spainish history of religions and medieval philosophy at Duke University, gypsies parallels the lection process the majors at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Kabblah and He- black experience in applicants must pres- brew Ethical Literature, and a major at Berkley in medieval Jewish ... this country. . ent a proposal of their philosophy. Hanker has knowledge of the Hebrew, Aramic, Syriac, _ She intends to use intended study. Each Mandaic, Arabic, German, and French languages. He has taught contacts she made at single Watson Fellow most recently at Duke University. is given $13,000 and gypsy organizations during her junior year those traveling with a Billy Bragg Plays to Raise Money abroad in Madrid. dependent receive Kate Titus, who $18,000. The Watson for South African Fund graduated from Con- Goldberg Internship Fund Fellowship Founda- Lisa M. Allegretto tion was founded in necticut College in News Editor which sponsors Connecticut December, intends to 1969 by the late Mrs. College students working as study "Public Educa- Thomas 1. Watson On April 21, Billy Bragg, the community-service interns in tion" in Cuba and whose husband British folk-punk-rock musi- New London. The South Afri- Nicaragua. founded IBM. All cian, is coming to Palmer Audi- can Scholarship Fund has been graduating seniors are During the course at Connecticut for three years of their year abroad, the Watson torium as part of the'SGA South eligible for the award. Swiss design at a summer pro- and the Philip Goldberg Intern- African Scholarship and Philip Lee Davis, an art major, plans gram at Yale University. He then" Fellows are required to provide ship Fund was started this year in the Watson Foundation with Goldberg Internship Fund Com- to study the "commonalities in became interested in Japan memory of the late psychology mittee fund-raiser. The proceeds graphic design" in Switzerland through a history class at Con- quarterly financial statements. professor. of the concert will benefit both and Japan. "I want to study the necticut College. At the end of the year each fel- "The committee decided at the South African Scholarship similarities of the two countries He plans to spend half of the low must submit a written sum- the beginning of this year that we and Philip Goldberg Intership through graphic design," said year, until January, in Switzer- mary of what they have accom- wanted to have a few major Fund. Davis. land and then move on to Japan plished. fund-raisers along with the little The fund is divided into two Davis first got the idea for the in June. "I hope to spend the year "The whole idea behind the ones, like selling t-shirts and Watson is to engage in the study parts: the South African Scholar- project from the Swiss flag evenly between the two coun- having the bake sale," said Anita of something of interest to you," ship Fund which sponsors a non- hanging in his room. He noticed tries," "said Davis. Nadelson '88, a member of the white student attending college the design similarities between LaShawn Jefferson, who is said Jefferson. in South Africa and the Philip su Bragg page 7
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~ VIEWPOINT oi l~======fFalcOller Apologizes Students Must Learn Tolerence Dis past WedDesday volunteers partldpatlng In the Bi-sexuall .~ :,; I did not mean to offend you. correct Now that the issue has been varying viewpoints. I am not a GayiLesbiaDAwareDeSSDaysatoutsidetheposloff"lCeofferlngfree carnations to studeDtiI and faculty members. People were asked to ~My column, "Ogling at Conn: Are raised, Ihope to learn more about it, sexist, and my political persuasions wear the flowers Insupport of sexual freedom of choice, not only on ~ You Serious?", was not intended to and how Connecticut may best deal have absolutely no bearing on the ~ enrage the community. I realize with the problem . news coverage of the College tlliscampus, but aIsosymbolicaDy, throoghout this country. Dona- .. that my column was insulting to I believe that sexual har- Voice - they never have, and they tioIIs to AIDS researdJ was also accepted with the flower gift. many people. All columns should rasment is an extremely important never will. A1thoogh a great many people assented to wear .tbe c;arnations, be balanced to reflect both sides of issue; one that should and will be Once again, I apologize to other people were readily antagonistic. "Fag love,.;; eas not an an argument; mine was not I did dealt with by Connecticut College. everyone who was offended by the un_ addr_to thosewbo pnblically displayed tlieir snpport not write the column with a mali- The Conn thought section, column. I did not understand the of a sesnal freedom of cboIee. Sllme may bave found such outcries cious intent where my column appeared, is a full extent of the sexual harassment humorous; some people may have heeD actuaDy serious about their Iam now aware that the tone of section of opinion. Regular colum- problem - but I am willing to lis- comments. In either case, theses Incidences are alarming. the column may have been insensi- nists and members of the staff con- ten and learn. Connecticut College Is, IiIte every institution of higher learning, tive, and my view not necessarily tribute material which espouses ideally a place where people gather to expand the horizon,s of their underst8nding. a place wore studenls challenge tbeir doubts aud snpposltiolls and question their moral, poUticai and pbiIosopbical Readers Criticize Falconer foundations. Drough these proc: esse&,each student emerges with a more profound set of understandings. Unfortunately, .mideval Letter to the Voke: your assertion that sexual harassment assment as a joke and miniaturizing its cklse-mindedDe$'l continues to plague t1li
======;;J ~ ~ ~~ ~ CONNTHOUGHT ~. ======~ Attacks: Ignorant or Criminal? ~ Peter Falconer's column, which appeared in last week's Voice, is morally and logically his offense. Falconer is not evil. ~ indefensible. In my opinion, the column showed a profound ignorance of the problems faced Evil is the rash of threats he has received. These threats arrived in his box last week. They'" by women. In short, he wrote a lot about something he knew little about were obviously partof a concerted effort to intimidate him. (All the threats arrived in identical ~ His attackers, for they cannot be called merely opponents, exhibited their own brand of envelopes and many were writen in the same paper stock.) ignorance. At the very least, their virulent assault is not just harassment - it is criminal. Unlike the efforts of the Sexual Harassment Committee, which are to educate and improve ;p Those people who put up the signs around campus have a right to voice their opinions. I conditions, these threats sought to forever banish controversial and unpopular opinions from 'lI am in full agreement with their point of view; sexual harassment is a problem faced by the the Voice's pages. These people deplored therighl of Falconer to print his opinion- because '" whole society; Conn is no exception. they disagreed with that opinion. But when I spoke to Andrea Golaine and two other people making those signs, I realized I disagreed with Falconer'scolumn as well, from the headline to the concluding word. Yet that they were not interested in righting Falconer's wrongs. They were not concerned with ap- I understand the danger of suppressing opposing points of view; even if the "cause" seems so proaching Falconer and calmly explaining their position. No, they were interested in creating right, suppression never is. a lynch-mob atmosphere. I said that the threats were evil. Here is an example of what Falconer received in his box. Unlike the members of the Sexual Harassment Committee, who have spent over a year One person wrote, "resign now or regret the rest of your college career." studying and working to rectify this grave problem, the "sign-makers" have never contributed Another wrote, "you have no choice but to resign as editor-in-chiefbefore steps are taken to this cause until now. And what a contribution it has been. to have you removed. This is a threat" I said to Golaine and company that it was their duty to speak to Falconer before putting up Yet another person wrote, "I'm sure you will do what we all know is right and you will save their signs. I suggested that the best method to achieve change is to educate the ignorant us any further and stronger action." (which is the raison d'etre of the Sexual Harassment Committee.) And another, "If you do not resign now, direct action will be taken." I told them that Falconer was not trying to belittle the sexual harasssment issue. He needed One person concluded their virulent letter with an epitaph, "Rest in Peace, [explicative de- to be educated; he needed someone to explain the pain of sexual harassment. leted], keep looking over your shoulder." He is not a man driven by an ideology which denies the existance of social issues, I said It is the right of every person to voice his or her views free from harassment or threats of to Golaine. He just doesn't know. • bodily harm; and that right is not contingent on the quality or content of that message. I suggested that if their talk with him was not satisfactory, they should then proceed with Conn did not just fail in educating Falconer in the reality of sexual harassment Conn also their sign campaign. failed in educating people, both on the left and right, about tolerating unpopular opinion. Like Brian Field, the new publisher, advised them of his plan to publish as many letters as Ed Kania's vitriolic and irrational attacks on social activism and progress in general, these possible on the topic; he was going to make sure that all responsible criticism was published. threats and arm twisting techniques show that close minds reside on both sides of the liberal- But they didn't speak to Falconer; they put up belligerant signs. Unlike SOAR which truly conservative divide. tried to educate before taking radical action, these people created a poisonous situation as a first step. The "sign-makers" are more interested in destruction than instruction. Fernando Espuelas-AsenJo Falconer's ignorance is not an excuse for his action. Butitdoes, to a certain extent, mitigate Fernando Espuetes-Asenjo Is the president of Th~CoUege Voice Publishing Group Fund, Inc. The Voice: Slipping Back into Old Habits? In the three yearsI have at- was reminiscent of muckraking other papers: in which the desire to it already seems to have, then the progress in such a short time, and unwelcome by its growing reader- tended Connecticut College, I have journalism, yet clearly lacked any be provocative overcomes the Voice will be subject to the same unfortunate treatment that it re- ship. witnessed the student run newspa- cause other than an opportunity for merit of being a well balanced ceived my freshman year. Speaking per, the follege Voice, improve the author to poke fun at those with newspaper and the desire for sensa- tionalism outweighes the need for for myself, such an end seems unfit Dave Grann with each ensuing year. From my 'diverging political opinions. is a member of the class or "., for a paper that has made so much freshman year to the present, the Then there was this past week. professionalism. If that happens. as College Voice has transformed it- in which a regular columnist, Ed \ self from an almost unintelligible Kania, bestowing upon himself the newspaper, filled with typos and honorary duty of constructively discrepancies. into a well-organ- criticizing Connecticut College, Hollow Improvements at Conn. ized, clear source for information. mocked nearly every organization I was looking through the Con- building a new admissions center In a recent SGA meeting, dis- With these improvements, the on this campus. Despite the necticut College viewbook yester- while starting salaries of some fac- cussion moved to the topic of in- paper has deservedly earned an writer's description of his com- day feeling a surge of pride, while ulty members, at just over $ 23,000 stalling emergency telephones in increased amount of respect among ments as being "constructive," to enjoying the high resolution ultra- a year, are laughable. Do we pre- North and South Lots. The major the student body. This year, the the reader they appeared to be both gloss Korlacolor prints of the tend to compete with other re- student objection was that tours of Voice seemed finally on the verge inappropriate and unnecessarily United Colors of Bennetion, when spected colleges in the area? Pre- prospective students might be of establishing itself as a legitimate derogatory, not to mention self- a vague nagging bubbled up from major advising is universally un- frightened away from our little newspaper. However. in recent defeating. Belittling SOAR, La the depths of my mind-a derstood to be a failure here, yet haven by this hostile presence of months, that possibility has sud- Unidad, Umoja, SGA, and those question ...Something was missing. pre-major advisors are a seemingly emergency telephones. This aes- denly been jeopardized by a slew of involved in promoting "safe sex," I couldn't place it. Then, I saw, to random combination of faculty and thetic objection is ignorant to the articles published in the Voice that the columnist managed to offend, the side of a Harkness Green land- staff who should at least be offered point of being dangerous. Why were seemingly unfit for print. in only five paragraphs, nearly scape shot, on the bottom left, a compensation for perfoming these don't we end these useless argu- From one issue to the next, the every student at Connecticut Col- classroom building. Classes! The duties. What does the Administra- ments and examine how the newly enriched layout of the paper lege. But the damage did not end lovely landscaping and my pleasant tion expect? college's policy decisions effect was tarnished by its content This with this article. On the same page, visions of happy student tours had The new "computer center" is us? began on Feb. 16, when the pub- another commentary, written by been so engrossing that I had minute when compared to those of Clearly the issues are more lisher of the paper, Fernando the new Editor-in-Chief of the plumb forgot about the whole other colleges, the photo lab, stuck 'complicated than merely taking Espuelas-Asenjo, conspicuously Col/ege Voice, Peter Falconer, classes thing. And all of the sudden in the bottom of Winthrop, not only money away from certain programs wrote an article that wallowed in succeeded in reducing the serious certain changes of late began to lacks equipment and space but is and giving it to valuable educa- personalism and vindictiviness. issue of sexual harassment to the seem strange. probably a health hazard, the radio tional concerns. But in a college Then, in the same issue, a staff level of ajoke. By tastelessly ridi- One odd change, it occunred to station may lose its ability to pres- this small, students should use the writer, addressing the pertinent culing a survey aimed at gauging me is that JA and Freeman have ent the daily news because funding strong voice that they have, and subject of vandalism, embarked on the extent of sexual harassment at recently been renovated while for the AP wire is dwindling, the they don't, The changes taking an unsubstantiated attack on all Connecticut College, the editor Abbey and Unity House, two Alumni and Development offices place at Connecticut, including the leftist groups. The article relied on appeared to lack any respect or dorms well off the beaten student- are cramped---the list goes on and appointment of a new president, are an array of disparaging stereotypes, integrity. tour path, are in need of structural on. And there is talk of renovating ostensibly designed to make ours a causing it to be both offensive and Such articles as these, to name a repairs. Interesting. The truth came Cro? Again? "better" school with "better" appli- ineffective; for with the author's few, taint the many accomplish- to me swiftly. . cants. Do we want to attract stu- Particularly surprising to me is unjustified ridiculing of the left, his ments that the Col/ege Voice has The college has begun the dents who are excited by cosmetic that students choose to perpetuate original message got lost in his self- achieved over the last three years. dangerous practice of spending changes around the school, or do the present beautification policies. created muddle. By printing articles that are devoid more resources to please prospec- we want to improve our own educa- Students in positions of influence The retrogression did not end of professionalism, verge on libel, tive students than they spend to tions and facilities while drawing are wasting time and energy irra- with that issue. Despite a resound- and do little to promote a sound improve our education. And I'm new students who are attracted by tionally criticizing minority sup- ing number ofletters responding to academic community, the Voice not talking about abstract inteIJec- the room to achieve within our port groups and sexual harassment the faulty journalism, the trend has regressed to the old days, when tual ideas of what makes a "good community? The answer is clear. questionnaires for no clear reason continued into the following edi- respect for the paper was an absent education"; I'm talking about hasic other than stirring up controversy, tions. IiI the subsequent issue, an concept. But this time the dimin- facilities. while ignoring areas where change Tim Ziegler Is New London! article appeared that seemed solely ishing respect will not be due to the We are "improving" the school Features Editor of V~iuMagaziM is needed. intended on attacking-with a lack quality of print'or'structural layout s ndin millions of dollars of the paper, but rather for its con- of cogency but certainly with an All opinions expressed in the CONNTHOUGHT columns are the views of the authors and do tent. The paper will have fallen for abundance of malice-liberalism not reflect the views or The College Voice or any or its other publications. at Connecticut College. The article the same reason as have so many ....------~ l
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I Hunsinger confided, ''We all have so much to offer others." ~ The Return to College Hunsinger, president of the RTC don't in any way dimish the fact seem to feel that we can't possi- Both the administration and ee (RTe) program was started in association and a graduating that regular aged students have bly know enough to pass the the students agree that the pro-;p 1966 to provide a way for people senior of the program. "I've been responsibilities. It's just that my exam. We tend to over-prepare gram is incredibly successful. ~ who had dropped out of college lucky to get another chance." life is much more deparunental- because of our enthusiasm. I "The program enriches the col- '" to complete their education. This The RTC association is a ized." think that sometimes the lege life for the whole college part-time degree program re- group that was formed by the Many RTCs fear that they younger students resent that," community. The RTCs add a quires each student to take up to students themselves in order to won't be able to keep up in a Laughing, she added, "We're so great deal to the campus life. The four courses a semester, but not a give people an opportunity to class with younger residential serious, even neurotic at times!" faculty likes having older stu- full load due to the fact that these meet others in similar situations. students. Kneerim elaborated, Although the majority of dents on campus because they students usually have jobs, fami- "It's basically a social or- "At the beginning, they doubt RTCs don't perceive any prob- bring a lot of life, experience, lies, and community responsi- ganization. We try to coordinate their own self-confidence. They lems as far as dealing with regu- and maturity to the classroom bilities to tend to. Graduation events so we can get to know one have a feeling that the residential lar aged students, Hall confessed that is often very enriching," said may take six or more years. another," said Hunsinger. "It students who have had such that "we would like more inter- Kneerim. "People in the community helps you keep things in per- strong college preparation will action with the students, but it's Hunsinger summed it all up, find the opportunity at Connecti- spective. We have workshops be so much better, faster, and really an individual thing. It's "I can't tell you how thrilled I am cut College exciting and they and parties." Laurie Hall, a brighter than they are. I see them hard to bridge that gap because here. I've never felt the sense of want to be involved," explained member of the association extraordinarily nervous, even of the age difference." .community and belonging I feel Lee Kneerim, the director of added, "Imagine yourself -going terri fled. But after the first test Hunsinger agreed. "We here at Connecticut, Personally, continuing education. "About somewhere where you don't comes back, their self-confi- would love to have the interac- I'm happier than I ever was in my eighty percent of RTC students know a soul to say hello to. It's a .-..':d~e~nc::e:...s~ur~g~e:::s~an~d~t~h::::etr:·~p:ro~b~l:::em~s_n~·o~n~._W~e:..,j!."u~st:..'t,:::e~nd"....':'to:'....":be"....':'lu~m~ped~:.....~Ii~fe",._"----, are women [probably because] real asset to me." the seventies introduced Aside from their many other women's liberation and their responsibilities, the RTC stu- American Pictures Visits Connecticut consciousness was raised. That dents find the time to devote to College. Said Peloso, "I think loso. "It's really incredible." kind of [liberated] woman who their schoolwork. "These stu- By Amanda Hathaway people are really surprised by Said Nason, "This is a differ- The College Voice is moving out of the home, is dents are highly motivated, and 'American Pictures.' The whole ent type of speaker than we've now thinking about a career and they do, academically, very As the final presentation in the presentation is so shocking in the had. Therefore, it compliments jobs and, for her, a B.A. is essen- well," said Kneerim. "Due to SAC Human Rights Mini Se- sides of America he shows you." the series in a good way. It tial." their maturity and excitrnent, ries, Jacob Holdt will present his Said Nason, "He shows you a brings it home." RTC students are admitted RTCs have a tremendous show "American Pictures," in side that totally refutes the The presentation will be fol- to the program on the same basis .amount of free-focus energy Dana Hall on Tuesday, April 19, American Dream," lowed up with a chance to meet as any other student, Transcripts availible. The attrition rate of at 7 pm. According to Peloso and Holdt the next day to discuss from colleges and high schools, these students is minute." Holdt is Danish and came to Nason, Hoidt shows blacks, the show and its impact on the an interview, and their back- Like any student, the RTCs America with only a camera. whites, and hispanics. He also audience. According to Peloso, have concerns and needs, but ground are all considered. Cur- After living with over 400 shows "Detailed accounts of the time and place of this meet- rently, there are 135 RTC stu- they differ somewhat from American families, from all people with no money [and] ing will be posted around cam- dents between the ages of 25 and younger students. "In some social and ethnic groups, he put blacks who are hounded by pus soon. 70 who are taking courses at ways, its a relief to be older together a show which is com- whites. He also illustrates the This program in the Human Connecticut, although many because some of the bigger deci- prised of music, interviews, and drug problem." In addition, Rights Mini Series is being sions are already made," de- enter in and out of the program over 3,000 pictures. It was first Holdt spent some time with funded by the College Voice due to other responsibilities or clared Susan Pickles, treasurer brought out in 1982. some of the richest families in Publishing Group Fund lnc., of the RTC Association. "Still, financial problems. Lisa Peloso, '88, and Quentin America, such as the Pabsts, the President's office, the Of- "There's a real misconcep- there are things to be done like Nason, '88, both worked to "It's a really powerful, really fice of the Dean of the College, tion that RTCs are wives of laundry and grocery shopping brin this show to Connecticut movin reduction," said Pe- and SAC.
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In "Destina- two, is a misfit on this album. lIS most bizarre mu- sic possible. a good song, closely Many new wave resembling music by bands are produc- the Hoodoo Gurus, a ing music that is fellow Australian, estranged from new wave hand, but it normal "pop mu- does not fit in with sic". Character- the other songs. ized by innova- Rather than the eerie tion and lyrics of aloofness on the rest disillusionment, of Starfish. ""Spark" this type of music The Church features some hard- is steeped in psycbodelia tion," a rather pessimistic song, nosed, straight-forward guitar The Church, one of Australia's Kilbey drones almost apatheti- and easily heard lyrics. Con- Bl Y Bragg prominent new wave groups, cally, sans emotion: "In the versely, par for the course with have a new album, Starfish, that space between our houses, some the rest of the album is if you can Billy Bragg: . flts this description well. Only bones have been discovered, our figure out the words, good luck Music without the Hype one song on this new release that procession lurches on, as if we trying to attribute some meaning have recovered." The song to them as a whole. The other does not match. The other tunes year and singing out about social evokes powerful images, the songs on side two, "Antenna," by Tim Zeigler seem to eminate from a similar issues. eerie music compliments the "Reptile:' "A New Season," and The College Voice core and blend together after you Bragg is a champion of social voice, and the listener is en- "Hoter Womb," are similarly hear the album a few times. Lead causes around the world. A na- tranced. wrapped in a mystical web, just as vocalist, bassist, and chief lyri- Billy Bragg has dragged his tive of England, he is a supporter The next tune, "Under the bizarre as the tunes on side one. cist Steve Kilbey, and his band- battered guitar and 6O-watt amp of the Labour Party, and severai Milky Way," is even more eso- "Reptile," a comical yet uncanny mates: Narty Wilson (guitars, around many parts of the world of his songs are adaptations of old terie. But, like "Destination," it ballad, and "Antenna," a harrno- vocals), Peter Koppes (guitar, including the Soviet Union, Ja- Union anthems. Recently he has retains a strong and balanced nious, electric guitar filled-mel- vocals), and Richard Ploog pan, Germany, and Nicaragua. visited and played in Nicaragua, harmony amidst a whirlwind of ody, are probably the best things (drums, percussion), have On Thursday, April 21, he will where he supports the Sandinis- barely discernable lyrics and un- going on side two. woven together a musical story bring his songs of love and poli- tas, worldly sounds. A swift acous- Overall Starfish creates an am- complete with cynical and inter- tics to Palmer Auditorium at Bragg was a keynote speaker at tic guitar riff forms the founda- bience akin to Pink Floyd and esting lyrics, daring music, and a Connecticut College. Spon- the CMJ New Music Conference non for this song and many oth- new groups like Love and Rock- new stvle that may not make vou sored by the SGA South African in New York last fall, along with ers on the disk. With the grind- ets or the Sisters of Mercy. How- dance but might compel you to Scholarship Fund Committee, Hackson Browne and Abbie listen. ing, electric rhythm of "Blood ever their music is wholly unique the show will begin at 9 p.m., and Money," the smooth, reverber- see Church p. 6 Hoffman. Jennifer Leimgruber, tickets are $10. Texas folk '90, who heard Bragg speak at the Little Mary Sunshine at Connecticut singer Michelle Shock will open conference said, "I think he is one the show. of the important musicians of our by Carof Stratton and sponsible for the musical review out for recess. Nobody dies in Bragg bas come to prominence time. Rather than trying to be Paul Smith City Lights, which played for The College Voke as a punk-rock era folk singer three nights last spring. This year Little Mary," he said, "every- famous, he sees himself as a whose songs fall somewhere they have-undertaken a full scale body just falls in love, and then voice for political change." Lillie Mary Sunshine, a musi- between those of the Clash and musical, complete with plot and sings about it" Several political groups will set cal by Rick Besoyan, will be "This is a muscial that knows Phil Ochs. With no backup band subplots, a waltzing chorus, and up booths in the lobby of Palmer presented Thursday through and a distain for the music-video a sixteen-piece orchestra. it's a musical," explained Smith. Auditorium to make available Saturday, April 21, 22, 23, at 8 "!t's Nelson Edy and oriented music industry ~he won They have also signed on the information. pm in Dana Hall, Cummings his large following the hard way: talents of Smith, who devoted as see Mary pag.9 ArIS Center. by playing 2oo-plus concerts a a director with the Fall produc- The Show is directed by Paul tion of Harold Pinter's The Smith, with musical direction Hothouse. As for the move from BILLY by Jeff Barnhart, and choreog - . 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TheY\...;I"'v-v-L-e-a-g-u-e--" O"""'I"d...-TB'"o-v-s" 7C"I'u-=b~=:!!!!! cies are resisting because they say it return the funds in the future, or me arc not federal revenues." .,]_ .L could destabilize the Guaranteed a formal appeal stating that return- Great Lakes' suit asserts the Starts Admitting Women Student Loan program and de- ing the funds would cause a serious Education Department is breaching crease the number of banks willing deterioration of the agency's finan- contracts with the agencies by (CPS) - One all-male campus Massachusetts Commission to make loans to students. cia! condition or violate contracts demanding the money and has arbi- group decided to admit women last Against Discrimination March 5. Just one agaency - the Ken- with lenders. trarily set the amounts agencies month, while another said it might The commission has the power tucky Higher Education Assistance Thirteen agencies already have must return. The department has . soon and a third may bedisciplined to fine the club. Skolnick's action Authority - has returned the back returned $19.9 million in cash ad- not responded to the suit. if it does not. and the Princeton lawsuits were reserves, while the Great Lakes vances. "Our concern is that banks Members of Yale University's "not the main reason we decided to Higher Education Corporation of "We didn't expect everyone to shouldn't be subject to losses as a Scroll and Key, one of the oldest [go coed)," Scroll and Key member Wisconsin has sued in federal court pay up right away, but we did ex- result of an arbitrary action by and most prestigious of the Philip Leider said, "but it was a accusing the U.S. Department of pect more of the advances to be paid Congress," said Elmendorf. campus's so-called "secret socie- pretty big consideration." Education of trying to "steal" $13 back and we're surprised that more "Banks grant loans assuming the ties," voted in Mid-March to start A spokesman for Skull and million in reserve funds from the agencies have not made arrange- agencies have money to guarantee admitting women in 1989. Bones, another of Yale's clubs, said agency. ments to pay back reserves," said those loans. That agreement has The decision came soon after a its student members would soon The Kentucky authority re- Victoria Tripp of the Education been violated:' federal court said it would rule on a ask alumni to approve admitting turned $179,000. Department. 1983 sex discrimination lawsuit women. Guarantee agencies reimburse "The impact on every agency Student Renegs on against three all-male Princeton The Fly Club will remain all- banks and other lending institutions would be different, of course," said Threat to Kill Dog University "eating clubs," which male, club President Joel Post for defaulted Guaranteed Student Elmendorf. "But our concern is that generally choose twelve to fifteen swore. Loans, and are in turn reimbursed taking away reserves would force MADISON, WIS. (CPS) - A seniors each year to join. "We are 252 years old," he said, by the U.S. Department of Educa- some agencies into insolvency." University of Wisconsin student Members remain active in the "and it's been that way. Women tion. "It will make loans harder to reneged on his threat to kill a puppy clubs long after they graduate, and only came to Harvard fifteen years A provision of the federal find," he said. "There will always March 24, calling it a "prankish are often seen as the loci of the "old- ago." government's 1988 budget, how- be sources for money, of course, but threat to kill one mythical animal:' boy networks" that provide alumni Harvard severed its ties to the ever. requires these agencies to students may not be able to borrow Philosophy major David Reed business contacts for Ivy League school's clubs in 1984, when they "spend down" and return $250 money from the local bank they're said the threat to burn a ten-week graduates. refused to accede to officials' . ..- million in reserves they built up to used to dealing with." old dog was intended only to protest At about the same time, Har- demands the clubs go coed. payoff defaulted loans. Hardest hit, Elmendorf said, "the brutality of war." vard senior Lisa Skolnick filed At Princeton, only one of the "It's like an insurance policy," will be students at trade schools and Reed's confession followed a charges against the Fly Club, one of three clubs now being sued has explained Fritz Elmendorf of the two-year colleges looking for vigorous protest by the local Hu- the Harvard eating clubs, with the agreed to begin admitting women. Consumer Bankers Association, loans. "They're not as profitable mane Society and a threat by the which opposes the "spend down." because students don't ask for as campus police to investigate the 26- Bylaw, banks can lend out only big a loan as they do fora four-year year-old.for cruelty to animals. Little Mary Sunshine ''I'm quire pleased" by the a portion of the money people de- institution. But the same adminis- CONl;,uwijromp.8 miliar faces. Liz Schroeder, a popu- posit in them, and must keep the rest trative costs are there." publicity, said Reed, who ex- plained he was moved to make the Jeanette MacDonald, but all the lar performer on the coffee house "in reserve." The Education Department while fully aware that they're circuit, appears as a German opera If they lost part of their student should not be surprised by the re- threat by President Reagan's dis- patching of "3,200 U.S. troops to standing on a stage, singing." singer. "She's great," said Schroe- loan reserves, they won't be able to luctance to pay back reserves, said Little Mary was written der of her character. "She's into Honduras. make as many higher -profit loans Richard Johnston, vice president of inl960but takes place in 1911, and hiking." Peter Simpson, fresh from Reagan was sending the troops to individuals and businesses. the Great Lakes Higher Education the genres it parodies are from no his powerful portrayal of Eben in in reaction to an incident in which Elmendorf argued the banks Corp. later than the '20s. "It'sNelsonEdy, EugeneO'Neill's Desire Under the the Nicaraguan military chased would rather give up the student The U.S. Constitution, he said, Jerome Kern, and Gilbert and Sulli- Elms, lightens up extremely in his rebel soldiers across the Honduran loan business and keep the higher- "states that the federal government van rolled into one," said Barnhart. role as a member of Forest Ranger border. But the musical director urged that Troop Fourteen, who have dropped "People panicked to save the the audience does not have to be by to visit Little Mary on their way life of one mythical puppy while familiar with the different styles to to catch the villain. "Now this is thousands [of people] were dying" appreciate the humor. "No one has acting," said Simpson of his most in wars and famines in the Middle to know why it's funny. You'll just recent role. East, Central America, Afghani- find yourself laughing a lot," he Simpson may be pulling stan and Africa, Reed added. promised. our leg, but even if Little Mary "Our attitudes about war and Besides a good amount of Sunshine is no more than the recess suffering are complacency and City Lights alumni, including its director claims, it might be a numbness. 1tried to shock them out Sarah Dilion and Donna Ragusa, pleasant contrast to a season of of it, to demonstrate suffering." Little Mar; hosts some other fa- tragedies in Palmer. Tickets for the perform- ances are $4.00 general admission anti $3.00 for students. For more ticket information call the Palmer Box Office at 447-7610. Cffu. 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Terry Fracassa ('89) threw ~ The College Voice ~------::-"---,---,--- winning attitude," Ramsay said, the shotput 35'6" at the Fitchburg ~ The Connecticut College "but we have to take this loss as a Invitational to set a new CONN 8 Men's Track and Field Team fin- good experience. We know we mark. Teammate John Kweller ,l! ished 14th of 20 teams at last have to focus a lot more clearly on ('91) set a new CONN record with ... Saturday's (419) Fitchburg State what we have to do' in the future. " a throw of 103 feet in the discus at College Invitational. The team, however, did the Westfield State Invitational on Coach Ed Mighten called have some notable performances. April 2. theday "a big disappointment," and Freshman Jim Burstein The 4x400 meter relay recognized CONN's problem in the placed fifth in the javelin event with team of Hal Pratt ('89), Ted Liang way the squad mentally ap- a throw of 169'10". ('88), Dan Hardrick ('90), and proached the meet. Mighten is impressed Andrew Donaldson ('90) shaved "The team gave itself with Burstein's ability. 2.7 seconds off the former CONN excuses--an early start, windy "This was only the second record (3:36.9), and finished fourth weather, the eight-hour length of time he [Burstein) has thrown the in 3:34.2. the meet-and let those excuses javelin this season, and he is only According to both hurt them mentally, which in turn five inches off the school record, Mighten and Ramsey, the Camels hindered their perfomances," and is within range of qualifying for will approach their upcoming '0-,..-- Mighten said. theNew England Championships," meets a lot stronger both physically Intramurals: B League B-Ball Co-captain Jeff Ramsay Mighten said. :~~h;;~taIIY than they were at ('88) stated that the team realized Two CONN field event Intramural Update . its mistakes. records have been shattered this by Kieran N.Xanthos The Faculty All-Stars have The College Voice been led by Ned Bishop, Fran Shields, and Bruce Branchini, all \ FLOOR HOCKEY: The averaging over 10 points per game. intramural floor hockey season The Hockey Team sits atop came to a close last week with the the Southern Conference. Led by Charleston Chiefs trouncing the junior Mike Moccia' s offensive Beanpots 7-2 in the championship attack, the Hockey Team is unde- game. feated in three games. The Chiefs offense, led by Close behind at 2-1 are the sophomores Brett Fain and Steve Terminators, led by Rick Carlson's Driscoll, and defense, anchored by 20 points per game; Reagan Youth, seniors Brian Walker and Giri paced by the league's top scorer Clark, combined to stomp the Terry Fracassa ('89); and I.A., led AMERICAN Beanpots. Driscoll commandeered by freshmen Adegbile Debo' s 15 the Chiefs attack with four goals. points per game. "We were determined to • •• win," Walker said. 'We wanted to SOFTBALL: After one avenge our last year's loss in the week of play, the National League PICTURES finals." is led by the Barking Tree Spiders, And avenge they did. The while the American League is led Chiefs grabbed a 5-0 lead in the first by the Larrys and the Brewers. five minutes of play and never The Barking Tree Spiders looked back. scored 40 runs in a doubleheader en The two Beanpot goals were route to asweep,edging BFD 13-12 scored by senior John Simpson and in eight innings. and trouncing junior John Papamechail. Abbey 27-6. "They definitely played bet- The Larry's and Brewers are DON'T ter than we did," Simpson said. both 1-0 after the first weekend of 'They deserved the victory." play. League commissioners Geoff • • • DARE Perkins ('88) and Jeff Ramsay ('88) INDOOR SOCCER: Each chose Driscoll as this year's Most team in the two divisions has played MISS IT Valuable Player. one game apiece. "He consistently led the Atop the A Division are Chiefs to victory," Ramsay said. Knowlton and the Zipperheads, • • • both 1-0. Groove-Art & Guitars Over the last two weeks, soft- and the Track Team are also 1-0, to ball, indoor soccer, and B-League lead the B Division. basketball have gotten underway. Leading the league in scoring B-LEAGUE BASKET- is Chris Cook ('89) of the Zipper- BALL: Leading the North with heads, with two goals and one as- three victories and no losses each sist. are Marshall and the Faculty AII- Sophomore Liam Russell Stars. (Zipperheads), junior Hal Pratt Marshall has been led by (Track Team), and senior Brian freshman Guillermo Tantoco (21 Jones (Abbey) each have two goals Tuesday points vs. the Pe'os), and sopho- apiece. mores Jim Lenfesty (22 points vs. ••• 7:00pm the Running Wrecks) and John INTRAMURAL PLAYER Nesben (13 points vs. the Mediter- OF THE WEEK: The honor is ,Dana Hall ranean Lovers). shared by juniors Chuck Olsen and Nesben attributes Marshall's Terry Fracassa. success to a combination of factors. Olsen's four home runs an- These include the team's tight de- chored the BarkingTree Spiders to fense, rebounding, and ability to a doubleheader sweep of Abbey capitalize on fast break opportuni- andBFD. ties. Fracassa scored 49 points "We're really hot," Nesben Over two games for Reagan's said. "We've surprised a lot of Youth in B-League basketball. teams with a surprising amount of Against the Running Wrecks, Fra- skill. .. cassa scored 31 points. SPORTS Men's Crew Team Races on the Schuylkill by Nick R..... t1t man, Nat Cabot. Mike Mahoney, The CoIIetIeVoke Paul McDaniel, Rob Weaver, Evan The Connecticut College Lewis, Greff Anderson, Dave Al· Men's Crew Team went 10Phila- len, and cox Kristen Nani)followed delphia on April 8 and 9 10 race by winning their race by a heallhy ViUanova and the University of margin of 17 seconds. Rochester. The Varsity Heavyweight 8 The Heavyweight 4 (seniors (Ynung, Wilgis, Dave Ewing ('89), Ted Wilgis, Chris Young, Spencer Weaver, Anderson, AUen, Knight, Night, Nick Roosevelt, and cox- Roosevelt, and cox Sarah Tubbs swain Vicker Digravio) began the ('88) got their first win. beating day by losing 10Rochester by three ViUanova by eight seconds and seconds, while beating ViUanova • Rochester by six seconds. CONN However, Rochesrer was disquali· got the lead in the beginning and fied for rowing into CONN's lane held ilS opponents all the way. in the last 100 meters. Coach Bob Gillette said lhat The Lightweight 4 (Keith theracewasaslightredemptionfor Walter ('91), John Hughes ('88), the four rowers who had earlier lost alley os e 0 ege ou:e Eric Gfeller ('90), Fran Ryan ('88), the heavy 4 race, which beexpected en s acrosse: ay ckerman and cox Kristen Lofblad ('90» lost them 10win. by eight seconds 10tough competi- Digravio had a good feeling Men's Lax Lacks Scoring Punch tion in the Rochester ligbt4, which about the trip in spite of the mixed took the silver in last year's Dad results. by Jim Drown & Jeff Dorfman "That [Worrell's shot] was the At the end of the third quarter, Vail Championships, a race in "It was good 10 race on the The College Voice turning point," Shields said. "From CONN had narrowed the margin to which CONN got the bronze. course before the Dad Vails - that point. Amherst look control." 7-6 on goals by senior co-captain The Preshman 4 (Bill from a coxwain's point of view. It Even though it dropped a pair As the second half unfolded, it Peter Kris and Worrell. Early in the Betteman, John Zobel, Drew Mid- is a big help to see a course before of contests to top-ranked Amherst became clear just why Amherst was final stanza, Worrell notched his dleton,RobAnker,andcoxTammy the championships in May. The and seventh-ranked Wesleyan last ranked number one in New Eng- second tally of the game to tie the Keunz) beat Rochester, but lost to heavy 8 win was the highlight of the week, the Connecticut CoUege land. The Lord Jeffs scored on score at seven. Wesleyan regained Villanova. day. A win like that is a big lift for Men's Lacrosse Team demon- several well-executed passing the lead 32 seconds later. CONN The Freshman 8 (Eric Free- the whole team." strated that it has the ability to be plays to open up a commanding could not score again in the remain- competitive with tlie best teams in lead. "ing13 minutes. Women's Crew Team Optimistic New England. "Amherst handled themselves "We haven't been a strong Looking solely at the lopsided very well under the pressure," starting team," Shields said, refer- after Regatta at Villanova 11-1 final of last Saturday's (419) Shields said. ring to CONN's having to battle Amherst game, one might think the The Camels only tally of the back from early deficits in each of Camels were never in the game. game carne off the stick of junior its games this season. by Jean Whalen ('90), and coxswain Janet Schoen- The truth is, CONN put forth a midfielder Jay Ackerman. Another problem, according to The College Voice feld ('88). strong defensi ve effort in the first "Jay showed a lot of determi- Shields, is CONN's offense. The lightweight 8 foUowed half, and trailed only 2-0. nation on the play," Shields said. "At attack, we're not getting The Connecticut College tradition, coming in second place The defense was led by goalie "He's been a consistent leader." the job done; we're still young Women's Crew Team travelled to behind a strong University ofRoch- Lany Goldstein ('88), who made Last Tuesday afternoon, the there." Pennsylvania last Friday (4/8) to ester boat Lynn Tapper ('88), 10 saves, four of which were from team travelled to Middletown to Strongatdefense,CONN must panticipate in a regatta against ViI- Rachel Roth ('90), Lucy Brown close range. face Wesleyan. As has been the only start to score consistently to lanovaand the University of Rocb- ('88), Rebecca Schierman ('91), Coach Fran Shields also pattern, CONN fell behind early. At land itself in the upper echelon of ester. Joann Scheiber ('88), Shaw, Toria lauded the work ofEric Filler ('90) one point in the first quarter, the New England lacrosse. Although the trip was not as Brett ('90), Brown, and coxswain and co-captain Dave Gross ('88). score was 4-0. CONN travels to Tufts on successful as the team had hoped, Amy Newton ('91) made up this Even the two-goal halftime CONN battled back to close Thursday, and returns horne Satur- Coach Claus Wolter is satisfied boat. margin is misleading. A Jamie the gap to 6-4 by halftime on two day to face Babson. with his rower's performance. CONN's lightweight 4 boat Worrell ('89) shot hit the post late goals from Tom Gately ('91), and "I'm not overly concerned put up a strong fight for first place, in the half, and CONN missed three one each by Ed DeJ oux ('90) and with Saturday's results," Wolter but Villanova topped the Camels by excellent man-up opportunitites. Andy Sharp ('89). said. "Last year, we did much better a five second margin. Rowing for at this meet This year, however, we CONN were Scheiber, Shaw, Brett, CIub Sports: ~~~~~;~~:s~~:g~~:~::: and~::~believesCONNcouid Women's Softball Team Hits Fifth Season of the girls had to row in three races, have won this race, if two of the ---;-:c;-:c-::c;--;;c==::--- this year's squad. us how .to pitch faster, and conse- and that effected the outcome of rowers had not already raced twice" by James J. Saunders J.I The College Voice "I really feel pleased with the quently our opponents have an those races." and lightweight rower Scheibel team we have this year," Lopez easier time hitting against us," CONN's freshmen 8 came in agrees. The Connecticut College said. "It is very satisfying to see Lopez said. "Also, we have a little 17seconds behind the University of "We rowed a good race con- Women's Softball Club is playing how dedicated the girls are; we more trouble hitting against teams Rochester for a second place finish. sidering how tired we were,' its fifth season and like many of have nine players returning from that can pitch faster because we are The boat contained Rachel Scheiber said. "Villanova beat us, CONN's club sports, it is trying to last year and five new freshmen. not used to the speed." Deutsch, Sloane DeAngeles, Julie but we could have beate~, them If gain recognition and varsity status. "There is a lot of talent among The CONN squad is hitting Crozier, Linda Smith, Ami! we hadn't already rowed. In each season over the last the IS girls on the squad; 1wish we well overall, nonetheless, and some LeGendre, Beth Filippone, Stacy Wolter and Scheiber also agree four ears CONN's softball club could play everybody." of the batting leaders includesenior nd th t ' tlookfor the future years, McFarland, Sarah Houseman, a on e eam sou ." . has opposed ten or more varsity Jody Reuler ('89), one of the Melissa Nichol (.600), Lopez coxswain Laurie Williams. "Things are slowly falling into calib S ' tho th . "I' . retearns. o rar IS season. e student coaches, commented on the (.538), junior Betsy MacDonald The heavyweight 8 also cap- place," Wolter said. m very opu- club is 1-3with seven morecontests team. (.500), and junior Karin Melkonian tured second place in its race, fin- mistic about the season." "to go. Both the players and coaches "Tbe team has a lot of really (.456). ishing only seven seconds behind "The team IS really coming have high hopes for a good season good individual athletes, and they Jeff Gallant ('89), the other Villanova. Rowing for CONN were together," Scheiber added. "Claus this year but they also realize that are strong on fundamentals," student coach, is confident about Louise Mitinger ('89), Alison [Wolter] decided this week who they have certain limitations. Reuler said, "but it is still tough for the season. Shaw ('88), Jenn Cook ('90), Ra- will berowmgm each boat. and we Like the men's baseball club, us because of the high calibre of "We have what it takes to be a chel Thomas ('88), Becky Brown should really ,~~rove a lot m the women's softball lacks a playing varsity level team we play. competitive team this year," Gal- ('89), Abby Bartlett ('90), team next few weeks. field right here on caprnus, SO they "The losses are discouraging, lant said. "We just have to find a captain Amy Marquis ('88), Laura use the green between New London but overall it seems like the team is way to pull it all together. I'Fr~a~C~01~ie~r~(~"9~0~).,~Ggr~et~c~h~en~N~o~rd~e~n~=::::~:::~======~ Hall and Knowlton dormitory for having a good time, and that is "I've seen lots of spirit. we are Iii NEWS practice; they play their home always a positive factor." hitting well, and our defense is THE games at Washington Park in Gro- Lopez offered her analysis of okay. We need to improve our Monday through Friday, 5:30pm ton. some of the team's recent losses. pitching, and be more consistent in Beth Lopez ('88), a captain on "Pitching is a problem for us our all-around play." lIk~9~1~.1~F~M~~W~C~N~I~L,~NEiE5WEL5:20~ND5e~OENi=5!Jthe team, said she feels good about because no one is available to teach • ",======~ ;SPORTS~ ei======1: ~ Smart Play Keys 2 More Wins for Women's Lax f shorter," Campbell said. "w, ~ bylleth McKl by Jonathan S. Pudney the day, Icould hardly walk." The College Voice Sailing in the other divisions for CONN were Jonathon Pudney The Connecticut College Sail- ('88) and Devon Coughlan ('90), ing Team further underlined its po- who finished sixth in "A" division; sition in the national college sailing and Peter Johnstone ('88) and scene, with two strong results last Jamie Appel ('89), who finished weekend (419-10). CONN's hig boat team fin- third in "B" division. ished third in the Kennedy Cup, the Coach Tom Merola was pleased with the weekend's results, en s ennIs an ner. e 0 ge DIce national championships, which was held at the Naval Academy. ''They [the results] show that Men's Tennis Ranks Second in N.E. According to skipper Ward Blodg- the team's hard work is paying off," ett ('89), the CONN sailors had Merola said. season's outlook. "We've now got Turko ('89) won 7-6, 6-0; and little practice time in the 44 Yawls, Merola was also happy to an- by Erk: Stern a good shot at winning New Eng- Brad Freer ('91) won easily, 6-1, compared with Navy and Coast nounce that four of his high school The College Voice 6-2. land." Guard, the two teams the Camels recruits have been accepted to The two inspiring CONN vic- The Camels won two of their The latest rankings have finished behind. CONN for next Fall. three doubles matches. promoted the Connecticut Col- tories came from John Krane ('90) Blodgett was impressed with "We didn't even have to re- and Joe Schaeffer ('91). This past weekend, the Cam- lege Men's Tennis Team to public his team's finish. cruit them," Merola said. "They Down a set, Schaeffer won els headed to Maine to face Colby enemy No.2 in New England; and '''The reason we finished third just wanted to come to a great place the second two, 6-4, 6-0. and Bates. number 21 in the nation. is because many of the guys in this like CONN that has such a nation- Krane lost his first set also. He "I think we should definitely Last Tuesday, the Camels year's boat were in the boat that ally well-recognized sailing pro- beat Colby," Price said, shortly supported their new reputation by won the second, and staged a came in second last year," Blodgett gram." remarkable comeback from a 1-4 before the team's departure. "The defeating the Providence College said. "We had some of the best Also in action last weekend deficit to win the third, 7-5. weekend will be a good chal- Friars, 7-2. teamwork out there." was CONN's women's team. Skip- Second seeded Tim Smith lenge." "It looks fantastic now," said Sailing for CONN were pering her first regatta was Louise captain Tom Price ('88) about the ('90) won his match 6-0,7-6; Steve Blodgett, tactician Tony Rey ('89), VanOrder ('90), with crews Sandra and crew Peter Scott ('89), Peter Albrecht ('90) and Alix Davis ('89) Women's Track & Field Manages 3rd Place Finish Eastman ('88), Liam Russell ('90), finishing lOth in "B" division. The frosh duo of Jen Coolidge The team now has five women time. Bill Bartel ('88), Jamie Peva ('89). by Nancy Northrop and Aime Conley placed seventh in "Kristin did an outstanding The dinghy team was also The College Voice qualified for the ECAC's with the "A" division. job," said Bishop. "She ran a con- supporting CONN's claim to na- Despite having a weakened addition of Tracy Leavenwonh "We're building up our sistent pace except for the first half- tioual prominence by placing sec- squad, the Connecticut College ('91) and Abby Atkins ('91). women's team again after one of mile which she ran too fast, which is ond at the Admiral's Cup at King's Women's Track and Field team Leavenworth benefitted from Point. The weekend series was our skippers transferred," Davis managed to finish third out of 16 the revised qualifying time in the normal for someone who hasn't run made up of 48 races sailed in 20 said. "I think this result shows that teams in the Fitchburg State Invita- 1500meters. Her time in the previ- it before, but she recovered and ran mile per hour wind and very large the women can do really well." tional on April 9. Only Tufts Uni- ous meet at Westfield State was i a good race. waves. The freshmen team also turned versity and Amherst College good enough to send her to "She ran with a girl from Sa- Curtis Hanmann ('88), who in a strong performance. Andy outscored CONN. ECAC's. lem State for the first two miles and sailed to a fifth place in "C" divi- Vietor and Alison Priore finished "1 was very happy with our Atkins' 100 meter perform- then pulled away and ran a good • sion, summed up the event fourth in "A" division, while Alex finish," Coach Ned Bishop said "1 ance, in an unofficial meet against race from then on. She lapped her ''This was one of the most Smith and Glen Snyder took third was a little worried we wouldn't the Coast Guard last Wednesday, [the Salem State runner] withamile physically demanding regattas I in "B" division, ginving the fresh- finish that high because we had five qualified her for the ECAC's. to go." have ever sailed," Hanmann said. men third place overall. pretty important people who were "The distance runners did not While the the meet was not as "We were on the water from lOa.m. not able to compete." have as good a race as last week but impressive as the last meet in terms to 6 p.m. both days. By the end of Co-captain Kathy Grinnell they leamed a lot," Bisbop said. of the number of personal best per- ('89) continued her impressive "They ran well mentally last week, formances, there were eight per- SPORTS INDEX performances in the field events, they didn't this week." sonal bests set. qualifying for the ECAC Champi- Although Bishop was not "The big improvement we had onship in the discus with a winning overly impressed with the distance was Lynn Elliot ['91] in the triple throw of 110'10" that added almost runners as a whole, he was very jump," Bishop said. "It's been very four feet to her previous CONN pleased with Kristin Kissell's ('89) frustrating for her, but even with record. She also won the hammer first place finish in the 10,000 me- bursitis in her knee, she did much throw (126' 7"), an event in which ters. In her first time running the better-a half inch off 31 feet. It INTRAMURALS made her feel a lot better." she has already quahfied for race, Kissell was only nine seconds Page 10 ECAC's. off the 42 minute ECAC qualifying