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The Grizzly, September 26, 1995
Marc Ellman Ursinus College
Mark Leiser Ursinus College
Melissa Forbes Ursinus College
Janine Soper Ursinus College
Erin Callahan Ursinus College
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Recommended Citation Ellman, Marc; Leiser, Mark; Forbes, Melissa; Soper, Janine; Callahan, Erin; Godek, Denelle; Setty, Vidya; Qasim, Tarik; McLachlan, Brandy; Kenny, Christy; Brenneman, Todd; Mills, Geoffrey; Tucker, Colin; Davenport, Amy K.; Ryan, Kim; Lehrman, Jeff; Dappollone, Christina; Schofer, Joel; and Weingroff, Charlie, "The Grizzly, September 26, 1995" (1995). Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper. 363. https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/363
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Volume XVIII Number III Ursinus College September 26, 1995 Ursinus Improves in Racism is Everywhere National Rankings Blockson Lectures on Local African-American History Enters Second Tier
ages and facts about African-Ameri truth and therefore he did not hide Although the Ursinus commu ~d't!i4jii'h"', can history that are not often found any facts. He even stated that some ~!il6iiilBHmg ~ nity is delighted by this recogni Of The Grizzly in a history book. Many of the blacks owned slaves while some The Grizzly Of tion, people are somewhat appre stories took place locally. His lec whites did not. hensive. Sally Widman, Director It is the late 1940s and a young ture at points was random, but every Both the students and faculty re According to the 1996 U.S. News of College Communications, said black woman walks into a hat store story he told left the listener with an acted similarly to Blockson' s lec- and World Report Annual Guide to that besides feeling pleased, they and comes out of ture. One student America's Best Colleges, the rea are still "skeptical of the validity of the store with a stated, "I learned a son for ranking colleges is because the whole ratings system." Since new hat. lot about local his "a college edu- the college Whether this tory and his cation is one of presidents and woman liked the [Blockson' s] stories themostirnpor The College deans who par hat or not she is helped to make the tant-and often ticipated all re required to buy it facts more interest one of the most moved from the ceived the same if she has tried it ing and memo costly-invest survey, it was on because black rable." ments prospec top 53 percent last difficult for people were con "1 found the lec tive students year to the top 49 some to respond sidered to have ture interesting be will ever meaningfully, "greasy" hair and cause it reminded make." percent this year. without know "dirty" heads. me ofthe biased acts As of Sept. ing much more This incident did that took place in 18, 1995, than the name of happen, but not in Pennsylvania when Ursinus Col- a school to rate the deep South as I was a child," com lege succeeded in reaching the "sec it for the category ofacademic repu- one may have mented one faculty ond tier" ranking of national liberal tation. thought. It hap member. arts colleges. The college moved The reason for Ursinus moving pened virtually Whether or not from the top 53 percent last year to up in the rankings, Widman stated, right next door to everyone took away the top 49 percent this year, landing was because the survey placed more Collegeville in . Charles Blockson with Ursin us Students a new piece of truth precisely at 79th place out of 161 weight upon the outcome catego Norristown, Pa. from this lecture, schools. ries; Ursinus' graduation rate and This story was many people's The rankings were based upon retention rate were both rated one of the many shocking and inter image that could not be erased from minds were stimulated. ~fter the the main categories of selectivity, highly. This parallels the goal of esting stories Charles L. Block-son the mind. lecture was over, people were seen facu Jty resources, financial re the college, emphasizing the prod told athis lecture on African-Ameri Blockson's objective was for ev in groups discussing their newfound sources, retention and alumni satis uct of an Ursinus education. De can history last Wednesday, Sept. eryone to come away from the lec knowledge and waiting to speak to faction. College presidents, deans spite any skepticism, the college 20 in Olin Auditorium. ture knowing something new. He the man of the hour, Charles L. and admissions directors collabo- deserves to celebrate this improve- Blockson's lecture presented irn- wanted everyone to learn about the Blockson. rated to complete the surveys. ment.
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The Dawn ofa New Royersford WHAT'S NEW IN TOWN? S.T.A.R. Teachers Strike
~5iN!hr!~Of The Gnzzl As another academic year commences, it brings with it a tidal wave of experiences ... unfamiliar faces, new friendships, renewed challenges, and of course, great parties! But, as the tide eventually ebbs, it may leave In Royersford teachers are on students feeling as if they were being sycked down by the undertow. They strike, demanding higher wages. may find themselves neck deep in problems related to stress, self-esteem, Parents are fuming over the al relationships, or sex -- among many others. Students often wonder where/ ready high wages of the Spring whom to tum to for advice and information. Ford teachers, who make more than Fortunately, S.T.A.R. (Students and Teachers Against Rape) has broad median household income. ened its focus and brought back to life Peer Education. Peer Ed. is a $22.68 million has already been program in which students are taught to educate the campus community budgeted to the Spring Ford Area LtHltll$ FOIA NEW ptACE Ttl IMIICE TIlE IlHiNT AWAn' about various issues of importance and to act as a resource for other SchoolDistrictforthe 1995-96 year. CLlIt I( , FMTUJtES m .. 0 , MOmlt lOCK students. What better way to learn about such issues than through our This money is to be allocated to the WHEN YOUR FfFT Aif Tit,., OF fMIICINf peers? 474 full and part time employees of TAIlE A '1lr..1( AIIO SHOOT SOME POOl., S.T.A.R.'s goal is to create a Peer Education team that will present the school district. PtA, SOMI TAitE 'lVIII'S programs in the residence halls or classrooms. Fact training, counseling Salaries for teachers with Dil NIt#( IACI( AltO WA TeN OUR '1(; SCJlEEN 7 , and presentation skills will be provided to those who are interested in bachelor's degrees are $27,259 and volunteering. top salary for teachers with master CDME JIIIII III FOI MDIiIM' NI(;H7 FODTBALL , ItH W/~I Peer Education is a much needed resource and you can make a differ TtJUrMYI SHOOT POOL FOR FREE TIL MlDltm degrees and 30 graduate credits is ence on campus by joining the team. 1
Glob~l Perspectives
U.S. prepared to enforce peace deal Victory for the prosecution The United States is prepared to send up to 25,000 troops to Bosnia to enforce any The judge in the OJ. Simpson trial handed the prosecution a victory Thursday when he peace deal, Joint Chiefs Chairman John Shalikashvilli said Thursday. Shalikashvili told ruled that he would instruct the jurors they could bring in a verdict of second degree the Senate Armed Services Committee that it is not clear yet how large a peacekeeping ~urder. The instruction had been vigorously opposed by defense lawyers, who believed force will be needed in Bosnia, if a peace agreement is reached. However, he said the their client stood a better chance with an all-or-nothing first degree murder or not gUilty U.S. would provide no more than halfthe force: "It is my view that it is very important choice for the jury. Judge Lance Ito noted that while evidence had been presented ... that we size the force sufficiently large enough so that when they go in they are robust supporting the pre-meditation required for first degree in the killing of the football enough to take care ofthemselves no matter what else happens." He also said he believed legend's ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson was, there was no evidence of pre-meditation NA TO air strikes in Bosnia have helped the peace effort, but said more has to be done in the stabbing death of her friend, Ronald Goldman, who was simply "in the wrong place to achieve an agreement. In the former Yugoslavia, the Croat and Bosnian Muslim at the wrong time." Simpson has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder, the only crime forces "virtually ceased" a major offensive into Serb-held western Bosnia, removing a he was charged with in the June 12, 1994 killings. Defense attorneys told Ito earlier potential threat to peace talks, the U.N. said. "Croatian units have been seen withdraw Thursday they had no further witnesses and would formally rest their case in front of the ing across the international border into Croatia. There are indications that the situation jury Friday. The defense had proposed recalling California Department of Justice DNA around Banja Luka has also stabilized," U.N. spokesman Alexander Ivanko told expert Gary Sims to the witness stand, but attorney Carl Douglas told Ito Simpson's reporters. AU .N. military spokesman said the front line between Croatian regular forces lawyers had decided against such a move. The jury will receive instructions from Ito and the Bosnian Serb Army was now back at the River Una where it began two weeks Friday and closing arguments were scheduled to begin Tuesday, exactly a year to the day ago. The Una forms part of the Croatia-Bosnia border in the northwest. Bosnian Croat when the trial officially started with jury selection. There will be no court Monday because militia and Bosnia's mainly Muslim army, however, retain control of a wide arc of rf Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Ito has ruled that lawyers can use videotape territory south of the Una which they captured during the advance. The fast-moving during their closing arguments and he will not limit the length oftileir presentations. The offensive swept from west to east over some 1,500 square miles of Serb-held land in the jury in the Simpson case has been sequestered since January 11, the longest sequestration past 10 days, capturing outlying towns and at one point threatening Banja Luka itself, in U.S. history. Opening statements began on January 24. the Serb stronghold city' in the region. (Compiled by Tarik Qasim from media reports) September 26. 1995
Restaurant Night Stories from Abroad is Back! great deal and had fun while doing hel}'ed to enhance their apprecia ~"i!l.ii'lmih~ it! tion and understanding of the dif Of The Grizzly One of the ways in which these ferent cultures. have to sign up beforehand. There students socialized and had fun was Educational experiences were will be no walk-ins accepted be Have you ever wondered what it through numerous bars and clubs. also very different form ours at U .C. cause we have limited space in which would be like to study abroad? The Unlike Ursinus, with its two 0' clock The university that Steve attended to serve customers due to the reno idea has probably crossed your mind curfew, overseas they partied until had a lenient attendance policy, but Wednesday, Sept. 27, is the first vations. once or twice, yet was quickly de the wee hours ofthe morning. They he found the relationships with the Restaurant Night this year. The serted for current preoccupations. also never had to worry about driv professors to be more distant. Julien staff at Wismer will bring us an 3. Bonus meals can only be used Although many ofus have made the ing under the influence, because found her professors expected hours exciting dinner, including appetiz for Restaurant Nights. We still get decision to remain safely rooted everyone either walks or grabs some ofdedication to her studies and they ers, salads, entrees, and desserts. two bonus meals per semester, but back on our wom,in, plaid, spring kind of public transportation. Nev were not about to give any second However, this Restaurant Night will they cannot be used to get a guest protruding couches here at Ursinus, ertheless, this transportation can get chances. She had five classes and be different from those ofthe past in into the Main Dining Room any I was given the opportunity to talk expensive if, like Sonnya and one of them met twenty hours per several ways: more. with some students who decided to Sharon, you bolt from a deli be week! On the other hand, Sonoya leave our habitual stomping grounds cause of a misunderstanding and it and Sharon had different experi I. Beginning this month, there will Only cash or Zack Power is ac- for adventurous experiences abroad. results in a $25 taxi ride to nowhere! ences. The two found their profes be a Restaurant Night held every cepted for guests in the main dining Expecting the typical accounts of Despite the misunderstandings sors were very personally involved month. This is so everyone will room. beautiful countries and historical encountered while abroad, all the and made them work really hard at have a chance to go to at least one We hope everyone who goes to explanations, I was quite amused to students found the people to be very the Spanish language. In addition, Restaurant Night per semester. RestaurantNightonWednesdayhas hear stories of dancing, bars, and helpful and understanding. Unfor they said, "The professors always a great time. And to those who tunately for Steve a misunderstand 2. Only a limited number of people didn't get to sign up in time: Don't ing resulted in a rather embarrass will be accommodated at each Res worry, there will be another one in ing situation for him, which I can taurant Night. This means that you October. not help but disclose. It so happens that Steve went to return something, and he had found the receipt in a pair of pants. He told the saJes Restaurant Night attendant about his circumstance and inquired whether or not the receipt September 27 he found in his old pants was ac ceptable. The sales woman then got a rather awkward look upon her face and asked if he hadn't meant trousers; whereabouts, she informed Steve of the connotation of pants. Th{l Grizzly Photo byJen Pants means underwear in Norwich! Sbaron Pescba Another aspect oflife abroad that Co-Editors in Chief the students found appealing was even ... underwear (Wondering if that they were able to learn about koewwbattheyweretalkingabout!" there is a connection?). new cultural traditions and travel All in all studying abroad defi Managing Editor If there are people with lingering quite frequently. Some ofthe coun nitely seems like a good time. A AlIda Darby doubts whether or not to study tries Julien traveled to included sev social life other than Reimert, the abroad, there sure were not any eral Scandinavian countries, France, independence, traveling, having an layout and Design Coordinator among the following travelers: Austria, and Switzerland. One of excuse for talking like an idiot, and CoBnTacker Steve Castrianni, who attended Uni the highlights of her stay was going the educational aspects of studying versity of East Anglia in Norwich, Faculty Advisor to Munich for the celebration of abroad are benefits that are very England; Julien Pain, who attended "Oktoberfest." Similarly, Sonoya appealing. If you are interested in the University ofHeideJberg, Ger and Sharon enjoyed the week-long weaning yourself from your oh-so Page Editors many; Sonnya Espinal and Sharon festival "April Fair." They were comfortable couch, feel free to talk Pescha, who both attended a private dressed in decorative "flamingo to one or all of the students men News Michael McCuen university in Seville, Spain. Al dresses" so they could join in the tioned or chat with your advisor! 0pIDI0Ds Beacrtce May though that they were all in differ fun and dance beneath extravagantly Arts II: EDtertaIDmeDt CoUnTucker ent countries, they each learned a decorated tents. These experiences Featafts ABdaDarby Sports CbarBe Welnpoft" AssIstant Sports Joel SchoCer Photography JenntCer Courtney General Staff Help Wanted Badness Manager- MIke Fleming; Circaladon Mauager- CoHn Tucker, Photographer- Vicky FTIPT as telemarketing and salesperson to sell telecommunications services. WDIdns; mustrator- Dominic But; Wrlters- Bill Training and competitive wage with commissions. Call (610) 917-0700 and Buckingham, ChrIstina Dappollone, Amy K. leave message. Davenport,Joanna Doyle, Laurie Falcone, Melissa Forbes, Denelle Godek, Christy Kenny, FTIPT as computer consultant. Should have experience in one of the follow CbrlstIne Keyes, Robin Loiacono, Brandy McLachlan, Geofl"Mllls, Stephanie PIraino, ing areas: Internet, BBS, on-line services; computer hardware and software Tarik QasIm, Hope RInehimer, KIm Ryan, Vicky installation; Windows; dBASE; Novell; accounting programs. Must have car WIDdns, Lauren WIDIams for travel to customers. Call (610) 917-0900 and leave message. September 26. 1911 JfeCp, J'm an e-mair addict! Political Parties,
respond to my messages, I would revert to talking to strangers. E-mail can do Presidents, and Colin Powell this to you! Consider it a warning! plan on buying it eventually, maybe think he wants to. So, who will the I confess to taking study breaks in pi ¢i bI~! i§: I!,! jijj!~ when it comes out in paperback. Sup Republican nominate? Hard to say. Hello, my name is Christy Kenny, Myrin simply to check my messages. _ Of The Gnzzl_ _ posedly, from what I've heard, this book Popularity for all those interested has and I am an e-mail addict. My friends have physically restrained In the interest ofproviding The Grizzly was supposed to clear up many ofthose been rising and falling like the tide. Unfortunately, there is no twelve step my hands and typed in a hasty goodbye with some salient input, we proudly questions. Powell, it seems, is basically Personally, I would like to see Mr. program for my affliction, and no books when it is time for meals. Some have present a pseudopolitical column. an Arlen Specteresque Republican. He Newt run. I enjoyed his book To Renew on how to conquer the problem. So I even started sending me warnings when First of all I would like to present a agrees with most of the Republicans America. It was very well written and suppose the first step in overcoming my they have noticed I've been on for a disclaimer. The viewpoints in this ar views on spending and Defense, but he had many thought-provoking insights. problem is admitting it. while. ticle are mine. You may agree or dis is pro-choice. I find that I tend to agree I think Gingrich would make a good During orientation, an OA (who will Luckily, the thrill is slowly wearing agree, but they are protected under the with most of his viewpoints. One view President, and I would prefer him over be kept anonymous to protect his iden off and my schoolwork is becoming auspices of the First Amendment; you I do not agree with is being pro-choice. any of the candidates in the race right tity), kindly showed me how to use my more massive, so I am not as badly know, the one about free speech. This column is not dealing with the now, incluJing Colin Powell. Will the e-mail account. Little did he know that addicted as I was initially. But still, I First of all, I am a Republican. I am subject of abortion, so I will save that Republicans gain the presidency? I'm I would develop a yearning to check my get to the point where I log off and log registered as a Republican. I plan on discussion for another context. How not sure. There are too many variables. messages constantly throughout the day. back on in an hour, thinking that maybe voting Republican. My grandmother is ever, abortion is something that is al First, the Republican party has not found After a week or so, e-mail began to I got new messages while I was in class. Republican. My father is a Democrat, ready legal, so Powell could probably a single cand'idate that can unify the lose its thrill. But there are so many I still send messages that say nothing of but I love him anyway. Finally, I listen not have changed the status quo. party like Ronald Reagan did in 1980. other ways to communicate on the real significance. to Rush Limbaugh. Put down the stones. Will he run? I would say yes. The Second, the threat of independents internet that I simply replaced the old I have admitted the problem, though, I find that I agree with most Republican pressure is there, and I'm sure he thinks clouds the picture. Perot was one, of with the new. I began using the talk and I am making progress. Hopefully policies, and that's that. he has a good chance. Is Powell going many, reasons Bush lost in 1992. Perot's function to chat with my friends (free the rest of the addicts on campus will That being said, I would also like to to be nominated by either party? My candidacy cost the Republicans the win phone time!) and began checking out follow me, as I stride towards Ii lesser say thatI am NOT a bigot, a homophobe, opinion is no. Powell does not like the ning margin. Perot garnered 19% ofthe NetScape. internet dependence. And maybe I will a warmonger, or any other epithet that rampant spending of the Democrats, so vote. 14% of that was Republicans. Then I was introduced to IRC and form my own twelve step program ... gets hurled at Republicans. We are don't expect him to align himself with That 14% could have given Bush the telnet, where I found chat rooms and the just let me check my messages first. mostly a benign people, except for the them. Will the Republicans nominate edge he needed. Or it might not have, like. So when my own friends did not crackpots. Yes, we the RepUblicans Powell? Probably not, for the same we can only speculate. have crackpots. We admit it, but then reason they will not nominate Arlen Either way, it is going to be an every group has its wackos. That'sjust Specter, the abortion issue. The Repub interesting race. Can the Republicans BI-avo Pizza the way of the world. licans are trying to solidify the party, retain control of the Congress and gain And now, presenting the point of and the abortion issue is threatening to the presidency? Time will tell. this week's column. The 1996 Presi separate the party. So, Powell is pretty I hope you have enjoyed the first dential race. Two words: Colin Powell, much left to run as an independent. installment Of l1Y column. Hopefully the Deion Sanders of the political arena. And now, the subject you have all there will be r any more. Comments What is he up to? Since the beginning been waiting for. The Republican party. will be appre('lated. but remember the of time (or so it seems), everyone has Alot of people who know I like disclaimer I gave a. the beginning. I can been wondering what the former head Limbaugh have joked about him run usually be found ~ t the yogurt machine MRfi*' of the Joint Chiefs of staff was going to ning for President. I would not vote for at dinner, or err 1il me. If you have 0 Medium 14" pizza $ 5.99 do. Is he running? Is he a Republican him. As much as I agree with his views, email, I'm sure: JU can figure out my or a Democrat? Does he like the new he is an entertainer (technically) and his address. Thank you, dear reader for 8 Large 16" pizza $ 6.99 Wismer? You know, the important qualifications are in entertainment. I your time. 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Writing off Old Men's? Letters to the Editor ... I hope the rest of the Ursinus banter making fun of gays and of likely not members of some Nazi Attention Grizzly: staff for wanting to fill up the pages campus has been enjoying the re gay organizations. As I listened to skinhead group or other extremist Some of the greatest minds, revo oftheir newspaper, but I can honestly vamped WVOU these days as much what was going on, I was shocked to organization, but were probably just lutionary and otherwise, have been say, I would rather see a blank space as I have. Students are really ex know that fellow students felt that an average mix of guys on this cam respected not only because of the in The Grizzly than be accosted with pressing themselves through their way. The ignorance and intolerance pus, which is actually a much scarier content of their messages, but simply this nonsense on a weekly basis. shows. If you think about it, each level seemed too high to be coming thought to me than if they had be because they were brave enough to I hereby challenge you, Captain show poses a certain risk for those from supposedly educated college longed to such groups. When a group take a risk, to place their name on an Jack, to sign yourname to your news DJs. They put themselves on the students. Maybe I was only kidding is clearly defmed for having certain idea and stand firm their ground. paper article, so that the campus may line when they play the music they myself before, but I guess I had radical views, it is easy to write It is in light of this history of great know who you are and what you like, when they talk amongst them always thought that this incredibly them off as being imbalanced - ness that I object to the continual stand for. I challenge you to defend selves and to the entire campus. close-minded view ofsexuality was freaks of society, perhaps. But how appearance of "Captain Jack" in the what you loosely hold as a "posi However, these radio shows con only espoused by extreme radical can you write off the guys in Old campus newspaper. I can not argue tion." Take responsibility for your vey a lot more than just musical groups dangling out on the far Mens like that? It's harder to accept with hislher opinions -- I have yet to ideas, or cease to write for The Grizzly_ tastes. Homophobia, for instance, reaches of society. It seems I've that people like this are quietly see a well-presented or well-informed wafted across the Ursinus airwaves been away from America for too blending into life at Ursinus, life in opinion appear in "The Cave." Sincerely, to me when I was listening to a long, both physically and mentally. America. It's a less obvious form of I certainly do not blame The Grizzly Erin Gorman certain show last week. The DJs As a result, all of these terrible di violence most of the time, and most were inviting callers to call up and chotomies between a supposed het of it is psychological, v.:hich makes Dear Editors: doors down from Your Kidz and chat a while, and several people erogeneous and pluralistic national it all the more insidious. Those DJs Mine. incidentally) at 10:00 at night (apparently friends of the DJs) who mentality on the one hand, and a and their guests were having fun, It's amazing how people's behav was no big deal. Good exercise, in were obviously in a very jovial and separatist, homogenizing population makingjokes, playing music - noth ior can change so drastically in the fact. That is, until I enrolled in the perhaps drug-induced mood did just on the other, are all hitting me with ing was wrong ... right? blink of an eye. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) that. The DJs and their callers pro greater force than ever before. Those I'm referring to the recent tragedy course taught by security officer Paul ceeded to engage in a lot of lively minor league gay bashers were most - Anne-Marie McMahon in the Collegeville Shopping Cen Smith. ter, and the paranoia the incident has The statistics Paul delivered were evoked on campus. Take a look amazing. The most startling to me around. Come nightfall, it's a rarity was that it takes just 1.5 seconds for Way To Go, Collegeville! to see anyone walking alone -- even an assailant to reach a victim twenty to cross Main Street to get to their one feet away. houses. But two weeks ago, no one 1.5 seconds. on TV everyday, many of them hav kept a vigil until both victims were thought twice about a midnight run Scary, right? Unfortunately, ing child victims, people get frus found and their killer apprehended. _ Of The Grl~ _ to Wawa, even if it meant going by Collegeville isn't the safe haven we rd"fU!."mr", trated. They feel like they can not Yet the caring and compassion did themselves. all thought it was just a few weeks Murders in Collegeville? No one make a difference, so why bother, not stop there. The people of Don't get me wrong; I'm thrilled ago. There are, however, steps that would ever have imagined that some why care? At least that is a way I have Collegeville and The Commonwealth that people are being cautious. It's a can be taken to avert an attack, steps thing like that would occur here in felt in the past. Savings Bank have set up a memorial terrible shame that it took something the RAD course taught me and steps this quiet college town. I was espe Coming to Ursinus and the town of to the two victims Lisa and Devon this drastic to bring awareness. that every female should know. I cially shocked to hear the news. Collegeville I have seen that some Manderach by collecting donations But, do you realize that Mrs. strongly urge all women here at I come from a relatively large sub people still do care. Watching my and giving those donations to a char Manderach and her daughter were Ursinus to contact security to find urbjustoutside of Washington, D.C., friends' reactions to the murders as ity of the family's choice. This is a killed in broad daylight? The point out how they can get involved in the and around there we literally hear they unfolded on the television, I re way for Lisa's and Devon's memory I'm trying to make is this: precaution program. Don't wait until some about murders every day. I am sad to alized that they were not used to this to live on. should be an ongoing process -- not thing drastic and horrible happens say that when people hear about these violence and that they were shocked If anyone out there would like to one that turns on when the sun goes here on campus. Tragedy can't hit murders, many don't flinch and a few and angered. As time went on, I join the people of Collegeville and down. much closer to home. are not even shocked with the news. It found that more and more people felt The Commonwealth Bank by donat I used to be careless, too. Maybe seems like these people honestly don't the same way, and they were shocked ing some of their money to this chari naive is a better word. "What could Sincerely yours, give many ofthe victims any thought. and angry too. table cause, there are many poster possibly happen to me in Ellie Stutzman Thinking about that now, I know it There was one Qifference around campus with all of the infor Collegeville?", I thought. So, walk Class of 1996 sounds very heartless and uncaring, though ... Collegeville did not get frus mation. As for me, I am glad to see ing home from work (Just a few but the people are really not like that. trated. They did not give up. They that many people still do care. I think that by seeing these murders
Hello, there friends. This past week, "OL VE" which is a medical term for supplies hidden behind a bush.) We Punch. See, I told you to go! To top service was good, but the java left a mentor of mine and I spent some an unfertilized egg. It could also be also jou'meyed to the Haven ofartistic off this guided tour of Ursinus art, I something to be desired. Zack's is time admiring and talking about some "OLEV" which is either an alterna creativity that is the Berman museum. went for a cup of Espresso (not still not a Paris Cafe, but it does have ofthe art here at our $24,000 kinder tive to Tylenol, or a black or green In case you didn't know we had one, Expresso!!!!!!) in Zack's II. As al people like Nancy and that cute little garten. The main discussion was about fruit, grown mostly in the Mediterra trust me we do, and you should go. ways we were greeted by the shining girl from Ho-Ho-Cus to make up for the thing outside Zack's. You've all nean. (It may also be Pop eye's girl There are lots of Bronze sculptures face of Zack's very own Nancy. To it. Next time you want to get away seen it, but what is it? Some of you friend, but we didn't think so.) What there. Most of them have thousands those of you who don't know her, from the purple haze of Ursin us, beer, may think that it means "LOVE," but ever it means, there is already a of demonic little babies on them that Nancy is great! I mentioned her, and wacky weed, take a spiritual jour what makes you think that you are contest to see who the first people are make you think ofa bad acid trip or an because in a previous Gri:='y article, ney through the artistic world of right? I think it spells "EVOL." A to screw each other on Mt. "Olev." A old Pink Floyd movie. Whichever, it nothing was mentioned about her. Ursinus. Honest... naked Chicks in statement about the various sins of brilliant idea, I might add! (Actually is still quite funky, and worth some of Nancy has been running the place and Berman!!!! -Yours, truly and for- college students, created by an illiter I've already seen two people going at your precious drinking time. There's putting up with our bullshit for years ever ...... ate artist. My older, wiser friend, who it. Can't tell you who they are, but also lots of naked chicks walking now, and she does a great job ( so give is probably really pissed that I called there was a golf cart parked along around giving out-free cans of Guava her good tips, ok). So anyway, the --c.J. bim "old," thOUght that it spelled side, and a bucket full of cleaning ~ 26,1115 p~ 6 A4 ~ ...... ~ ...... •••• • Movie Mania ••••• ~lrlUUJ{3II~IL~:: A\RT OR I?ORNOGRAPHY ~
find success and happiness as a renowned screenplay writer Joe could act (sort of). rating system, and be allowed to dancer in Las Vegas. She starts out Ezsterhas (Basic Instinct, Fatal At I praise this movie because I think exercise their full artistic freedom. at a low-class strip club called traction) had the plot ofa TV movie; it was an honest (but not very good) Rating- 4 (Not too good) Cheetah's, where she is discov there was a totally laughable sex scene attempt to make a movie that gives Showgirls is breaking new ground ered by Zack (Kyle MacLachlan), in a swimming pool; and the acting, a realistic portrayal about what goes Movie quote of the week- Last in the film industry in that it is the entertainment director at the especially by Elizabeth Berkeley was on in the life of an exotic dancer, week's quote, "I'm not bad, I'mjust first widely released, big-budget Stardust casino. Nomi becomes a little worse than average. The rea- and not just an excuse for T & A. drawn that way" was guessed be movie with an NC-17 rating. Previ part of a big production number, The movie could have been good, senior mathematics major and resi ously, only a few "art house" mov and is sucked in to the crooked, even with all of its explicit content, dent assistant Mike Tucci at 9:51 ies and pornographic films received sleazy, dog-eat-dog world of ex if it wasn't for the anemic plot and Tuesday morning. It was from Who this rating, and many films such as otic dancing, and learns the hard NU1Week••• poor acting. Nevertheless, I think Framed Roger Rabbit, and it was Robocop, Basic Instinct, Natural way how corrupt it really is. this movie will be modestly suc said by Jessica Rabbit. Well folks, Born Killers, and Sliver were cut to Let me begin by saying that I cessful because of people's curios the warm-up is over. Those first get an R rating. In the case of this did not watch this movie because SEVEN ity. The theater was packed, with a two quotes were extremely easy, movie, director Paul Verhoven told there are naked women in it. I surprisingly large number of coura and the quotes will get harder (al the studio that, in order to accu wanted to see this movie so I could geous men who decided to bring though I might throw in an easy one rately show what goes on in the Las make the determination whether Starring Brad Pitt and dates, and I even saw a certain here and there). Remember, you do Vegas exotic dancing industry, he this was a real movie or just soft Morgan Freeman Ursinus faculty member who, for not have to find me personally, but could not be restrained by the rating core pornography. The movie is his benefit, will remain unnamed! you can E-mail me or phone me system. As a result, United Artists rated N C-17 for obvious reasons. I sincerely hope that the probable (x32l2). Both E-mail and phone granted Verhoven the' first contract However, I would not consider the success of Showgirls will change mail give me the time the message ever in which a director was not majority of the nudity or sex in the son Elizabeth Berkeley was chosen the face ofmovies. Hopefully, other was left, so even if I check my E obligated to produce a movie that is movie gratuitous. I think the rea was that they needed someone who studios will follow United Artists mail or phone mail later in the day, rated R. son for it was to show as realisti could dance and would agree to full and allow NC-17 movies to be mass the person with the earliest message The movie is about Nomi Malone cally as possible the world of ex frontal nudity, and Berkeley has been produced. If NC-17 movies are wins the quote. This week's quote (Elizabeth Berkeley, formerly of otic dancing in Las Vegas. dancing since she was four. They allowed, script writers and directors is "Once again, we've saved civili Saved by the Be//!) who wants to Unfortunately, the movie just should have picked an actress that will no longer be restrained by the zation as we know it." was not very good. The script by could dance rather than a dancer who
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FrOID College throughout New York City and seums and festivals at Princeton, New Jersey at clubs and cafes and Clemson, and other universities and with them like anyone else." Tobin Communications on radio and television. colleges. did share that a few of his works Featured performers at Members of the collective have such as Ribs and Fish were inspired The Spirit of Life Ensemble, an Baltimore's Mid Atlantic Show performed with virtually every ma- by his travels in New York City's internationally renowned collective case, Hartford's Artists Collective jorjazzorganization,includingKool What do you get when you mix Chinatown. Much of Tobin's work of jazz musi- and the Gang, Slide • bronze, steel, and glass? ... sculpture reflects a "visual fascination with cians, will bring Hampton, Dizzy. by Steve Tobin. The Berman patterns." their program of Gillespie, Cab: ~useum's~urrentexhibitisentitled Tobin's most famous works are traditional and Calloway, Count. Steve Tobm: Re- of glass, espe contemporary Basie, Tempta- :constructions" cially Cocoons jazz to tions, and Ray. and features which are a Bomberger Au Charles. They: sculpturesofvari Most ofmy pieces part of the cur ditorium on have appeared in • ous scale and me are made from rent exhibi Wednesday, major motion pic- : dia. The exhibit tion. Tobin September 27, at tures such as Cot- • will be on display toys. I'm just feels that the 8 p.ll). ton Club and X, in : through Novem "cocoons are a The Spirit of theater orchestras • ber 22. playing with metaphor for Life Ensemble and on recordings,: The artist, what's next for performs works as ensemble lead- • Tobin, presented them like us." The artist ofclassic jazz by ers and sidemen. : a slide show and is committed such composers The Spirit of Life. discussed his anyone else. to sharing his as Ellington, Ensemble has re- : work on Tuesday, Steve Tobin -- work. In fact, Monk, and corded its original. September 19. Tobin donated Coltrane and ex music on the al-: When asked what 300 smaUglass plores new musical terrain in cre Summer Program and the Newark bums "inspirations," "Journey" and • influences his cocoons to ative original compositions that Jazz Festival, the ensemble has "The Struggle Continues," available: works in the current exhibit, Tobin President Clinton's Christmas tree, combine the rhythms of Africa, performed at Baltimore, Rich on tape or CD from Rise Up Produc- • commented, "Most ofthe pieces are with instructions to give one to any Latin America, and American clas mond, and Louisville fine arts mu- tions. : made from toys. I'm just playing one who admired them. sical jazz. The ensemble appears • s... ember 26, 1995
Ask The Grizz ... Are Wismer's Grades Slipping? SOCIAL.NET On-line Meeting Place BBS ing that they would allow such information to be stumbled upon Sign up on-line nowl so easily, I trudged through the Call using any computer and modem. line entering the cafeteria. Fast food corporations have taken An inspiring walk past the food considerable heat in the past few and a few simple questions led me modem: 610-409-0400 years, especially with occasional E. to the Board Plan Director, Mr. coli scares and questions about the Richard Ackerman, who promptly qualityof meat broiling on the flame. denied the existence of "Grade F" • Meet Local GUYS and GIRLS on-line now! While Wismer can hardly be con beef at Wismer. "The meat here • LIVE Local and Nationwide CRA T! sidered fast food, questions con comes from two different sources cerning the meat selection are posed .. . (that) are required, by law, to • Dating Registry and Member Profiles! daily by afflicted Wismerites. Pasta employ state and federal inspec • 100's of Local Personal Ads many with phone #'s! eaters and stir-fryers alike avoid the tors in each plant." "We use only burger line as if it were an eight choice, inspected meat," said • 1000's of Nationwide Personal Ads via the Internet! o'clock lecture class hosted by the Ackerman when asked about the • Over 5GB of files and GIFs including member GIFs! biology teacher from "Ferris rumors. • Internet USENET News GroUI)s and E-Mail! Bueller's Day Off" himself. "Any Are the complaints about one?" Wismer just mischievous designs • Multi-user Games, E-Mail, and Forums! Unconfirmed, eye-witness ac to spread the vegetarian word, or • Classifieds, Raves, Lifestyles and more... counts report that boxes of frozen does something happen to the meat meat have been seen rolling off of between arrival and the lavish • Local access, 32 lines, never a busy signal, free demo! the truck into the back end ofWismer garnish stage? Can the biology • Low rates, VISA, MC, and 900# billing options! with the tattoo of meat shame, majors really to show you the dif "Grade F," stamped on the sides. ference between an artery and a I have given myself to the noble vein using only your dinner and a t------ cause of substantiating this rumor, spoon? Why does the meat sauce not for my own sake, but for the taste like yesterday's tacos, any sake of the shocked cafeteria goer way? who can attest to the high quality of Unfortunately, mystery meat In response to "Let's Make LOVE" meat standards in Wismer's main will always be mystery meat, how dining room. I began my humble ever now we can positively say by an anonymous artist quest for the Holy Grail ofjournal that it is edible mystery meat. The ism in a most holy place. person behind you in line will still As a fragrant potpourri ofpetunia ask, "What's for dinner?" but now and rose wafted over the edge of yqu can answer (with a confident Wismer's main dumpster, I realized smile, of course) "Beef." SO,now I was looking in the wrong place. you know ... and knowing is half Kicking myself for actually think- the battle.
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Do you have an academic project you would like to do jlbroad? The federal government may give you a schol hip to do it through the National Security Educational ogram (NSEP) trust fund. While Congress has cut for this year's competition, there is still money for "ects in any country except Japan and those in West Europe. The mid-October deadline is fast approach . See Dr. Novack, study abroad adviser, in Olin 210 d out how to apply for this competitive award for "tingyear. Whoah! We've got a winner! .llill;J.. i . September 2&,1'. Celebrating 101 Internet Site of the Week 101 Hillel Trip ( :><>ooc , ( :><>ooc , Hispanic Heritage a Success Voulez-vo.us aller a Paris ce soir? 1'd love to go to Paris September 15 through October In an effort to take part in the tonight, myself-but then 1'd have to miss dinner in Wismer. 15 marks the celebration of His celebration, the Multi-Cultural Ser panic Heritage Month each year in vices Office will be sponsoring a Oh, yeah, there's also the problem of no passport, no money, the United States. This is a time for trip to the Philadelphia Art Museum and no time. If you have just a bit of the last one, though, you people all around on Wednesday,· Hillel recently sponsored a trip to can enjoy a few of Paris's delights from the comfort of your the country to ac Sept. 27. The the United Stat~s Holocaust Memo knowledge the museum will be own room or local computer lab. The URL (address) for Paris rial Museum in Washington, DC. Hispanic Hispanic culture holding a special is http://www.paris.org. Once there, you can select to wander Thanks to the guidance of Dr. and advance Heritage Month evening filled Frances Novak and the driving of around In French or English, seeing some paintings from the ments being made Dr. Ross Doughty, those in atten with Spanish Louvre, finding out what the current special exhibit at the by the Hispanic music, Mexican dance had a very meaningful expe Pompidou Center is, checking out various views of the Eiffel people in the fields September IS - crafts, guided rience. The museum serves as a ofmedicine, busi tours ofHispank Tower, enjoying other people's vacation photos (some of remeberance to the millions who October IS ness, entertain exhibitions them are pretty good), and even getting restaurant tips and lost their lives, and to the atrocities ment, politics and (which will be other tourist info. that occured during this period of sports. given in Spanish or English), and a time. Of course, a computer tour pales beside the real thing; but if This month is not exclusively for Spanish film. Hillel is the organization on cam you are planning a trip to another country and want ideas about Hispanics, but for all people, of all This is sure to be an event worth pus that serves the interests of Jew races; to make us more aware of the participating in so come on out what to do once you arrive or just want to get into the spirit; if ish students and all those interested and cultures and contributions of those join us in learning about the His you have wanderlust and no cash; or ifyou just want/need a bit in Judaism. All students and faculty around us. Whether they are Cuban, panic culture. The program at the of practice reading a second language, surf the international are invited to the Unity House on Mexican, Puerto Rican, American, museum starts at 5:00 p.m. A bus Wednesday evening, Sept. 27at 7 internet sites. I found this one thanks to the International South American, Central American will be leaving Helfferich at 4:00 p.m. to learn about the Jewish New Learning Center Homepage. It is still under construction, but or Caribbean, the Hispanic commu p.m. Please sign up in the Student Year and sample the traditional nity is coming together in celebra ActivitiesiLeadership Development enough links to other sites are in place to keep you wandering foods of the holiday. virtually until you can afford un billet d'avion. tion by holding dances, parties, fes Office as soon as possible. * * * tivals, and exhibits.
u.e.G.A. Mi ....tes C.A.B. Minutes Pres. Raquel Szlanic called the meeting to order at 7:31 pm. - New Wellness Hours 10:00 am ** Olin is now only open till 12:00, a suggestion was made to start The meeting was called to order I. Welcome a petition so students could use the building longer to study by Pres. Michelle Hill at 8 p.rn. - 2 students needed for the following subcommittees: II. Outdoor Society - Christine Stella - Bookstore on Sept. 19, 1995. - Christine Stella summarized the purpose of the club - Computer Lab - Library • Haunted House is tentatively III. WVOU - David Webb *ifinterested or have questions see Lauren Williams set for Sunday, Oct. 29 in - The Ursinus radio station would like to get trial time in Wismer or Bomberger; a committee was Zack's during lunch and dinner IX. WISMER CRA T formed. - cash equiv. starting hour in Zack's (1~:30) cannot be changed IV. Ursinus Trash Hour - if milk or anything else is empty grab the nearest worker • A Red & Gold committee was - Sunday Sept. 24 from 1 :00 to 2:00 pm - Athletic teams have been being charged for bagged lunches formed. - insect attracting lights are being installed to control the fly problem V. Freshman Corresponding Secretary needed - Waffles are a great idea! but, waffle makers are being damaged • Discussed a OJ for the - We will hold another election - report to main office if you want to add Zack Power or you can go Autumn Harvest dance. to the business offic~ VI. Alcohol Awareness Week - where's the hard serve ice cream? down in Zack's, will probably • Discussed Spring Fling - October 15 - 21 bring it back upstairs if students want it - Committee needed to help with RHA: - frozen yogurt unit is being worked on to get out the glitches • Open Floor Christian Rice Raquel Szlanic - check menus for each station, signs will be put up to tell which Jess Van Dyke Christine Sofka station is which The meeting was adjourned by Semy Forman - add BLT to the menu at Zack's the president at 9 p.m.. The - bring back the big fluorescent message boards in lobbies A and B next meeting will be held on vn. Committees * * * comment cards are now available, USE THEM!!! * *. - Arts and Lectures: Ryan Rhodes and Vince Casper Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. in - Outcomes Assessment: Lisa Bogle The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. Wismer Parent's Lounge - AFAC: Brian Ebersole and Alexis meet Wed. at 12:00 Respectfully submitted, VIn. Upcoming events Christine Sofka - Family Day - Sept. 30 USGA Secretary Maureen Fitzge - Inauguration - Nov. 3 Recording Secre - Homecoming - Oct. 14 September 26. 1995
What's Going on at Ursinus College? ROVING REPORTER
For those of us who think secu staff need to be careful about all illegal gathering involving alco rity only runs around letting us into belongings, and especially about hoL What is the fastest speed you've ever gone and why? dorms, and curbing parties, a weekly safety. Another problem that Ursinus column about security happenings On September 16, a student called College security, as well as the rest Matt Klinger, sophomore will be published by The Grizzly. security from Hellferich HalL A of the community, has been deal 100, because I could It's not a column designed to dis man previously seen, and thought to ing with is a lack of respect toward play everyone's little crimes, but to be stealing from the college, was the campus itself. What happened Drew Ambler, junior offer a general overview ofthe prob found wandering around the locker on September 17 is only one ex 115 mph, just for kicks ... it was a brand new car lems that students at Ursinus Col rooms. When confronted by the stu ample ofthe problem Ursinus Col lege are facing and causing. We dent, the man ran. The student fol lege doesn't want to continue. Drew Johnson, junior need to be aware ofwhat's going on lowed the man to record his license A student reported an overturned Probably about 90 when racing. I'm not proud, because he cheated beyond the routine stuffwe expect, plate number, and the make of the trash can between Thomas and and I lost ' and we need to deal with it. car. This incident was reported to the Pthaler. Security Officers went to On September 15, a faculty mem police, and is under investigation. the scene to fmd the can, which Becki Lewis, junior berreported that valuable items had If you think Ursinus is a perfectly was encased in 6 in. of cement, About 85 right before Kevin got a ticket been stolen from a wallet in a busi safe environment, let me advise you pushed with great force down a ness office in Thomas Hall. The there is no such thing. Where there flight of stairs. The stairs caused Matt Onorato, sophomore stolen items include a credit card are a lot of people, there are a lot of the cement to shatter all over the and sixteen dollars. The wallet was crimes, and Ursinus is one of the ground. The trash can weighs ap 110, I wanted to see Sonic Youth in a briefcase, in a locked office. most concentrated places that people proximately 200 Ibs .. Trash was When the faculty member called live in Collegeville. If you see any strewn about the area. Not only Mike Tucci, senior for the card, $1200 had already thing suspicious, anyone who looks does this diminish our campus, it 105, personal speed record on a one mile straightaway on 422 east been illegally charged on it. The like they don't belong here, anyone costs us money. When 200 lb. near St. Gabriel's hall. police were notified and are inves poking around in things they trash cans have to be reloaded into tigating the matter. shouldn't be, please notify security 6inches ofcement , ourtuition goes Natasha Bzdil, sophomore Some days later, however, an atX2737. lt's for the safety ofevery up. 85 because I was in a hurry other theft crime was reported from one and their belongings, and secu Ursinus students will have the Thomas Hall which was thought to rity would rather be safe than sorry. benefit of hearing these security Mile Katusa, junior have been committed around Sep Internally, Ursinus college has offenses every week. Take advan "11 °- 115 in my friend's 67 T -bird. An 18 wheeler tried to pass us tember 14-15 also. A faculty mem had, over the last week, 4 episodes tage of your situation here and take on a desolate expressway. We decided not to let it. When we got ber reported that while he was in involving irresponsible drinking. On pride in what is yours. Keep your to 110, we stopped because the damn truck looked like it was going class, someone went into his un September 16 students were arrested eyes out for people who want to to tip over." locked office, removed his wallet on Main street for public drunken diminish the value of our college from ajacket, proceeded to remove ness by a state police officer. The campus, and our safety, and let Jason Kline, junior his VISA card. Mastercard. and Mac students were handed over to secu security know what's going on. If 100 mph, just to do it card, left other personal cards, and rity, and the matter was investigated. anyone you know is in need of returned the wallet. It was later On September 17, two cases re assistance for any sort of drug determined that the VISA was used quired EMT's with students who abuse, or drug-induced problems, Cara Bond, senior at Staples, in Exton, for a $2300 were under the influence. One stu please call the EMT's and security 115 to get Mikie to the train station on time charge. A security officer re dent had an alcohol overdose, while to help them out. sponded, and the CPD will investi the other had an emotional distur Mark Christensen, senior gate. bance. On September 22 a security 70, I was in a hurry Ursinus students, faculty, and officer was forced to break up an
What's Up in Wellness?
responsible, advising her to get more attempt to make the best out of a each other crazy? Do your parents BULLETIN: The hours at the rest and encouraging her not to stay less than perfect situation". Dur always lecture and advise but never Wellness Center have recently ~"§,lIli"i!~Of The Grizzly out so late. Indeed, Sally agrees, ing mediation, those involved in a seem to listen? Are there times been expanded. Appointments something needs to be done; the situ confl ict are gi ven a chance to speak when your peers have trouble un can now be scheduled from Sally and Lisa are freshmen room ation could never work. but are also expected and encour derstanding you? Mediation is the JO:30am. until 6:00pm. (Mon. III8tes at Ursinus College - well, at Although Sally and Lisa are ficti aged to listen. The mediator is an key for strengthening or rebuilding Fri.). The change was made to least they used to be. Now, after tious, the scenario they represent is individual whose position is neu strained relationships. Oldy three weeks of "getting to all too common on any college cam tral. The role of the mediator is better accommodate the needs k6Dw" each other, Lisa wants to pus. Are you a Sally? Are you a simply to guide the discussion and How long does it take? The session of the students. IDGYe out. She claims that Sally is Lisa? Do you and your roommate to encourage communication. He will usuaIIy last about one hour. _inconsiderate slob who parties fight more than you get along? Don't or she is not responsible and wiII *NOTE* The counselor's f9 much, drinks too much and pack your bags just yet. Why not try not provide a solution. Rather, a Where to look for help: Stop by the hours will remain the same es her half of the room a mess! mediation? compromise can only be reached Wellness Center and schedule an (12:30 to 4:30 Mon.- Fri.) is ready for a change; she is through those directly involved in appointment with the Counselor, • that it could never work. the conflict. Phyllis Osisek (x2412). Through while, Sally feels that Lisa has What is Mediation? According to mediation, a workable situation is the place of her nagging PhyIIis Osisek, the counselor at the Who can it help? Are you and weII within reach. - reminding her to be more WeIIness Center, "Mediation is an your boyfriend/girlfriend driving 11~. ""Iul. September 26,1995 Conserve, Conserve, Conserve! What Yon Can do to Save Energy and the Earth
air is hot because the windows of 1930s - the chlorofluorocarbons air pollution problems. Not surpris * Tum off the lights when your car not only let the light and (CFCs) and related compounds, the ingly, everything we can do to re you leave the room. heat in, but keep it in once it's there. halons. While both were very use duce out consumption of gasoline *Use only as much watt Our atmosphere works exactly that ful and appeared harmless, we have or reduce the distance we travel age as you need. One of the most popular topics way, keeping the earth wann by since found them to deplete the helps to minimize air pollution. * Dust the bulbs and ftx ofconversation among Americans trapping the sun's heat underneath ozone layer. Since 1969, they have Energy also effects the green tures regularly. Dust on a light bulb today is how much abuse the earth a layer of gases. If there were no reduced the ozone layer above popu house effect severely. A typical reduces the light by almost 10% to . takes every day, and what that greenhouse effect the earth would lated areas by as much as 3 to 6%. household uses about 13,000 kilo make it seem like you need a higher means regarding our futures. But be about 60°F colder. All of these factors affect energy watt hours of electricity every year wattage bulb. what's actually going on? What is Urban pollution comes from a every day. By using energy effi that's about 10 tons of carbon diox * Light the walls not the the greenhouse effect, urban pol variety of sources. High-way ve ciently, and practicing overall con ide released per household. Simi floors. The walls will reflect light lution and ozone depletion? And hicles, the largest contributing fac servation, the amount of ozone de larly, the average car uses about 500 back at you, and make everything more importantly, what can we do tor, are responsible for about two pleting chemicals used in heating gallons of gas a year. Every gallon brighter. to help out in our college commu thirds of all carbon monoxide emis and cooling devices can be mini burned adds 20 pounds of carbon * Open curtains during the nity? sions. Other sources of urban pollu mized as well as CFCs emission dioxide to the atmosphere. Even day, and use the natural light. Here's one way to under tion are manufacturing industries, from household items such as hair wasting water can contribute to the *Use compact fluorescent stand the greenhouse effect. Think oil and chemical plants and utilities. spray, and spray cleaners. Energy greenhouse effect because of the bulbs that screw into regular bulb of a car parked in the summer sun. These same utilities developed a conservation measures will reduce energy that is used to pump, purify, fIxtures. They give off the same The car seats are burning, and the new category of chemicals in the emissions that contribute to urban and treat the water. light for about a quarter of th.e en So what can Ursinus students do ergy. They also last up to 10,000 to help out the cause? Here's a couple hours, about ten times as long as an of tips : incandescent. * Keep your fridge at the * Don't buy bottles ofhair right temperature. A difference of spray, or spray cleaners, or aerosol 10 degrees F can mean an energy Bruegga,who? cans containing CFCs . increase. IT should be between 38 *Microwaves use 50% less and 42 degrees F, and the freezer energy than conventional ovens between 0 and 5 degrees F. We're the new when used to cook small portions or *Make sure the fridge door to defrost. So stick to microwaves is sealed tightly. for small stuff, and move to conven * Keep the condensor coils bagel bakerywith tional ovens for larger foods. in the back clean. When dust builds * If you have a gas oven, up in the coils it doesn't work as pilot lights should be burning in efficiently and the motor works mm~~ . the funny blue cone shaped flames. If the harder using more energy. flames are mostly yellow or a *Recycle, Recycle, Re name. {Sounds "jumpy blue", you're wasting gas. cycle, Recycle!!!!!!! *When cooking, don't Recycled glass uses only 213 the open the oven door when unneces energy needed to manufacture glass like"brew-ged').We make old . sary. You loose 25-50 degrees- or fromsaatth. RefiUableboUlesdoo't more every time. need to be melted down before re *Experiment with cold use; they save four times as much fashioned, kettle-boiled bagels. Ten water wash and rinse cycles. For energy. Making recycJed paper uses almost all clothes the results will be 35 to 55 % Jess energy than making as good or better than warm or hot paper out of new trees. varieties baked fresh all day. We water cycles- and you'll cut energy Other benefits of recycling in usage in half. clude: 95% less air pollution, one also have delicious cream cheeses, * Use a low phosphate de tree saved for every SOO pounds you tergent, and set the water level in the recycle, fewer Iandfilisneeded. For washer to fit the load of clothes you every household that recycles its fresh bagel sandwiches, terrific, have. You'll save both water and daily newspaper, five trees ' are energy. spared a year. Also, buy recycled *Try washing on a deli products, and recyclable products fresh-ground coffee and a nice warm cate cycle instead of regular. The to help keep the cycle going. motor won't have to work as hard. If you haven't taken any of the * Clean the lint fIlter in above steps to make your life more attitude, no matter how you say you dryers after each use. This lets energy-efficient, now's a good time the air circulate efficiently, and pre to start. 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have liked to have kept him on the You and I know what this all means. He's the former #9 pick who was "muscle" consists of Sean Brad Sixers because the man can score, It means that from the plethora of released by the Miami Heat and ley, Wright, Scott Williams, and but he's a little too small, his ball talent at forward the Sixers must signed by the Sixers. He scorched Derrick Alston. Two of the four handling skills aren't quite up to select someone and ship him off for the place for 53 points one night and are toothpicks, and you know This week truly was a treat for me par, and he's definitely not worth a point guard or sign a free agent. then went on to prove that he can which two. Mahom would help simply because the NBA cleared up more than $5 million a season. If One rumored deal has the Sixers score in the NBA. He can't shoot, a lot. its labor problems, thereby allow they want him that bad, they can trading Clarence Weatherspoon, but he can score. His shooting per Alright, to finish up, I' II let you ing transactions to be made and have him as far as I'm concemed. who's been rumored in more trades centage hovers around the low for know who I hope is on the Sixers providing me with something to While the Sixers have lost Barros than anyone in the NBA, for Rod ties, but hey, what the hell, if he at the start ofthe season. At small write about other than the Eagles. I to free agency, on Thursday they Strickland, and I must admit that I throws it up enough it's bound to go forward, Dumas, Burton, and do realize that I could have written signed Richard Dumas, by way of like it. They both have comparable in, right? Alston. At power forward/cen about the Phillies the last couple of an anti-drug suspension, the Phoe salaries, Strickland can play, and it As far as his signing goes, I'm ter, Wright, Bradley, Williams, weeks, but who wants to hear about nix Suns. leaves the Sixers with Sharone neutral, unless the Sixers trade and Mahom. The shooting guards how they're not going to make the I have only one problem with this Wright and Dumas starting at for Weatherspoon, in which case I say should be Stackhouse and Playoffs? No one. I'd much rather Dumas signing, and it's not that ward. Will it happen? Who knows, sign him. He's not a bad player to Malone (preferably not, but what WIU until the season's over so that I he's taken drugs. I don't care ifhe' s but something's got to. pick up some of the three pointers the hell are you going to do with ,with stats in hand, more intelli taken drugs. I care that he's a for Another possibility is the signing they lost with Barros, and if Dumas the old guy?), while the point gIDdy discuss what happened this ward and not a point guard. of veteran Vernon Maxwell, who's decides to snort up again or they guards are hopefully Strickland sellOn and what needs to happen by Who's going to play point guard? been working out with the Sixers trade Weatherspoon, the Sixers will and not Greg Graham. He's piti IeaSon. Right now the backcourt consists of the last couple of days, and while at least have Burton to play. I just ful. I'm going to write about the Jeff Malone, who's likely to have a he'd be nothing more than a stop hope he doesn 'texpect a lot of play That leaves room for one more . First and foremost, the Sixers leg fall offhalfway through the sea gap measure, he's a heck of a lot ing time. because right now he'd be guy. who may be Maxwell or lost All-Star point guard Dana son, Greg Graham, who well...sucks, better than what we've got now. the third string shooting guard and someone thrown in the hopeful to free agency. Apparently and Jerry Stackhouse, this year's esrecially considering that we don't third string small forward. Weatherspoon trade. llies had an extra $32 million number one draft pick. have a point guard! Rick Mahorn is a guy, believe it or Just as long as Greg Graham's ixyears to throw to an under Notice a trend? They're all shoot Two other free agents that are pos not, I'd sign over Burton because not on the team. rhe sad part is. ve average shooting guard ingguards. Well, maybe I shouldn't sible signings are shooling guard right now. besides a point guard. while the Sixcrs have assembled ing as an All-Star point call Graham a shooting guard. What small forward Willie Burton and and now that [ ll'ink of it, a backup a good young foundation. right should I call him? How about a good 01' Rick Mahom. point guard, the Sixers' other need now hc' d be the starting point piece of $%"& .(@ !@%"! You remember Willie Burton. is some muscle. Right now the guard. Ouch! September 26,1.-
Football Team Not Volleyball Team Nets Offensive In Loss Third Win
Brian VanDeusen threw for two second quarter to change the com ing yardage record, did not catch a The Ursinus volleyball team split Sitman served six points, while cap touchdowns, and ran for two more, plexion of the game. After Van pass for the first time in 19 games. a triangular meet with Eastern Col tain Amy Bistline served the final to lead host Western Maryland (3 - Deusen culminated a l2-play 60- Ursinus took a 7-0 lead when lege and host Rosemont College on four points and added five assisti. 1,2-0) to a 27-7 Centennial Confer yard drive with a one-yard touch they did put a drive together late in Sept. 20. The Bears fell to Eastern, Lea Herdman contributed six kills. ence win over Ursinus (1-2, 0-2). down run to tie the score at 7-7, the the fust quarter. Orlando connected 13-15 and 13-1S. Tracy DiSanto On Sept. 23 the Bears dropped Van Deusen, the con ference total Bears turned the ball right back to with Rick Colvin for a 16-yard gain, was on the serving end of seven both ends of a non-conference trl offense leader, passed for283 yards the Green Terror. A Mark Parks and the Bears' fust first down, with Ursinus points in the match. Lauren angular meet to Albright, 2-1, and and ran for 33 more as Western fumble gave Western Maryland the less than 30 seconds to play in the Wagman had four kills and two digs Delaware Valley, 2-1. Ursinus feU Maryland rolled up nearly 400 yards ball at the Ursinus 23- yard line. first quarter. On the next play in the second game, while Jenni toAlbright,2-1S, 15-12,and 10-IS. against an Ursinus team that was Three plays later Van Deusen scored Michael DiGiantomasso bounced a Nelson had four assists. Chloe Morroni and Nelson tied for 27th in the nation in scoring from six yards out. run to the outside and ran S8 yards The Bears defeated Rosemont, played well against Delaware Val. defense and 29th in pass efficieny After Park's fumble the Ursinus to the Western Maryland seven. Two IS-2 and IS-7. DiSanto served ley, but it wasn't enough to keep defense. offense did little the rest ofthe game. plays later Orlando hit Colvin with eleven points in the first game. She Ursin us from falling, 7-1S, 15-10, Van Deusen became the fust quar Quarterback Chris Orlando had a a seven-yard pass scoring pass. Mark added five kills in the second. Coach 4-1S. Morroni had eight kills in the terback to throw a touchdown pass rough time in his fust collegiate McGonagle's conversion game the Lisa Cornish emptied the bench in match, while Nelson was credited against the Bears this season. His start. He completed just eight of28 Bears a short-lived 7-0 lead. the second game. Reserve Heather with IS assists. 20-yarder to Todd Carberry came passes, including only three of 18 in DiGiantomasso gained 99 yards on a fourth-and-goal play with 8:0S the first three quarters. He was on 20 carries. That performance was to play in the third quarter. That sacked six times for 48 yards in the best by an Ursinus running back score gave the Green Terror a 20-7 losses. since Bill Sedgwick eclipsed the lead and broke the Bears back. Ron Floyd, who entered the game century mark in the fmal game of Western Maryland scored twice tied for the all-time Ursinus receiv- the 1993 season. Go DC Sportsl in a 1:24 span midway through the
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pletely out of line. But even more with canes and walkers. The An won. But no. The Reds play the Finally, the NBA broke its code of out ofline was Nebraska coach Tom gels have flat out collapsed. CF Jim next night, oblivious to the fact they silence early last week. Just a sam· Osborne for suspending him from Edmonds went from AL MVP to had already clinched. When told by piing ofNBA opinion lead me byllO the team. He said Phillips could Anaheim Stadium valet, and his the press, the players said they had coincidence to the Sicksers. Now, Now if s a rare oq;asion that I talk stay in school to get his life to batting average has shown it. What no clue about it. Sickening. I'm going to make this short and about college sports, not because I gether. but not play football. does a valet's batting average look Now to some nice things that don't sweet. Jerry Stackhouse was the don 't like them or follow them, but ThIS is garbage, complete unadul like? Use your imagination. SS • make you puke. How 'bout them best player in the draft. He will because I honestly don't feel I'm terated garbage. Phillips should be Gary DiSarcina's injury took out a Rams? Everybody likes to see an absolutely be awesome and wi1ll qual i fied to talk about them because dealt with about this. There's no fine fielder and .320 hitter for a few upstart, unless your team is on the out a second look will bring fans.fo I just don't know that much about question that some kind of disci months. But this team is loaded receiving end, but the Dolphins the Spectrum. The Sixers wouldn't college sports, especially football. pline is in order. But take a step with veterans. Tony Phillips, Chili killed the Steelers and are unde trade down with anyone, but I'll teU So, with an intro like that, yes, the back. Not a big one, because you Davis, Mark Langston, Chuck feated, so I like the Rams. How in you what, instead of Stackhouse, I red lights are flashing and the gates might be near a cliff. But why is Finley, Jim Abbott, Lee Sm ith, Spike the world are they winning games? honestly would rather have JRRidIJ. are coming down. Here comes the Lawrence Phillips in college? What Owen. This is an awful job for a They do have some studs on de who just goes out and scores 20 pPg train. is his major? FOOTBALL. In fact, team that has no right to have any fense likeCB Todd Lyght, DL Sean for the worst sports team ever, AND Lawrence Phillips: In my estima he is in a special program called thing less than a 10 game lead. Hor Gilbert and Kevin Carter, & LB Kevin Garnett or Ed O'Bannon. A8I tion, the best offensive skills player major division I college football. Ren-Dous. Shane Conlan and Carlos Jenkins. Damon Stoudamire looks in college football. Bigger and stron It's only for special gifted students. If I'm a sports information direc But if anyone thinks Chris Miller good now, doesn't he? How gerthan the RB character from Texas Lawrence Phillips is not being tor for a major league team, I'm a will last another 2 weeks without a like them apples? Maybe you A&M, whose name escapes me. helped by not being allowed to play smart guy. I'm on top of things. I concussion, you best check yoself. juggle 'em all. More exciting than Keyshawn football. We are going to college so know team history and records. I The Rams are not going to win 3 Last week once again Tom Johnson because he doesn't have to we can be prepared for our future know current player bios and stats. more games all year. You can take was on top of things, so as
depend on the QB to get him ball. jobs. Phillips' future job is ProBowl I know ifmy pants are on fue. And that to the bank. he came down to practice U UIH ~...... - -. Better than Phil Mandato, but in all RB. Coach Osborne is not doing his ifmyteam's in 1st place, I know the Equally surprising to some, but nar, he informed fairness, Phil plays defense, so that part to prepare his student for his magic number. Now I wish I had not me, are the 0-3 Giants. The Windham's younger excludes him from best offensive profession. this UltraClown' s name, but some Giants are loaded at RB. I mean indeed named Kendall WilntfhdU~ skills player. And I guess as of now , All right, we've got a bad job by body in charge of this stuff over they're not Toms River North, and he's better than Ron Powlus prob Tom Osborne. And now we have a with the Cincinatti Reds needs to be they don't have Aamir Dew, but the ably only because Pow Ius has played nearly as horrendous job by the hung. Following a Dodgers-Padres Giants have some good RBs. Dave with what is subpar teams for Notre California Angels, who have not game on Thursday night, a series of Brown is more than acceptable as Dame's standards. But 'all those yet mounted that 30 game lead I possibilities were eliminated, and QB, but then there is a big dip. OL other players have something spoke of last week. I'm not sure the Reds had actually clinched the is poor in my opinion. Receivers Phillips does not: something to do what the biggest their lead was in NL Central. So, you figure the Reds are weak. DL is atrocious. LB are on Saturday afternoons. the AL West, but I do know that would stay around the clubhouse, ok. Secondary is below average. Of course, Lawrence Phillips ad there is no lead right now, and in chill out, scarf down what was left That adds up to a piss poor team. I mitted about 2 weeks ago that he stead of looking like a team of 9 of the postgame spread after don't know why people think the beat up on his girlfriend. Now with .300 hitters, they look like a band of SuperS lob reliever Chuck McElroy Giants are good. If they make the out. question, that's reprehensible. haggard old women trudging around was done, and party if the Padres playoffs, I'm Abe Lincoln. No sarcasm here. Phillips was com-