Vol. 125, Issue 10 Serving the Allegheny College Thursday community Dec. 6, 2001 THE CAMPUS since 1876

I do not agree with a word you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire Theft Dumbs Down Smart Lab DONATION TO LIBERTY

By ERICA ERWIN open or whether it is locked doesn't moved completely from the lab, Editor-in-Chief give anyone the license to take prop- without any apparent trouble. The erty. Everyone suffers because of only telltale sign of the theft is the he largest theft in recent this. Tuition goes up, fees go up, wires, once connected to the projec- Allegheny College history when you have to compensate for tor, that now dangle from the ceiling. T occurred sometime over the something of this magnitude." Signs are now posted on the weekend when an unknown person doors of the lab inform students that stole equipment valued at over "Everyone suffers be the equipment has been stolen. $11,000 from the Smart Classroom The theft will undoubtedly on the second floor of Quigley Hall. cause of this. Tuition goes prompt a review of security proce- An overhead projector, two flat- up, fees go up, when you dures in the computer labs. "We screen computers, a desktop com- shouldn't beat ourselves up about puter and a flat-bed scanner were have to compensate for it," the Quigley employee said, "but taken from the room. something of this magni- there should have been tighter secu- The Office of Security, working rity. With equipment that expensive, in conjunction with the Meadville tude." as soon as something is disconnect- City Police Department, has no sus- ed, an alarm should go off at pects, and no witnesses have come Quigley Hall, home to the politi- Security." forth, said Director of Security Hal cal science and economics depart- "That's certainly something Tubbs, former chief of police of ments, and all other academic build- we're going to be discussing in the Meadville. "We have no leads yet," ings are left open until midnight on near future," Tubbs said of increased he said. "We're still looking for in- weekends. The lab, however, is sup- security. formation." posed to be locked after classes end A student reported the theft to on Friday afternoons. Some stu- The Quigley lab, in room 220, Security Sunday morning. Security dents, particularly economics stu- was renovated in the summer and believes the theft happened some- dents who use programs on the lab made into a Smart Classroom with time between 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 computers, as well as some campus the addition of the state of the art a.m. Sunday, Tubbs said. The stu- organizations, have keys to the lab, equipment. It is one of three Smart dent who reported the theft was or use Quigley as a meeting place. Classrooms throughout campus. working in Quigley Saturday night, Events are also often scheduled The College intends to replace the HELPING HAND Those dining surveys students recently filled out were and said the missing equipment was in the Quigley auditorium on missing equipment, but no timetable worth more to Sodexho than finding out what food students did and did not in the- lab when she left at 6 p.m; Saturday nights. on the replacement has been set. want. Sodexho donated, in care of the Alleghey student body, two dollars from when she returned at 10 a.m. Sunday It is not clear whether the lab was Persons with any information are every survey to the American Red Cross Liberty Fund, which benefits the fam- morning. it was gone. indeed locked on Friday night, or if asked to contact the Office of ilies of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Allegheny Student Government "This is a violation of the honor someone entered using a key or by Security at 332-3257. President John Hreha and Vice President Tamara Pavasovich recently pre- code," said one employee who other means. sented Don Ganda, director of finance for the Greater Erie County American works in Quigley, who asked not to From the looks of the lab, the Red Cross with a donation check for 5500. be identified. "This is a violation of thief knew what he or she was doing. Assistant News Editor Emily Macel —photo by Erica Erwin. Editor-in-Chief human decency. Whether a room is The equipment was taken intact, re- contributed to this article. $5 Million Campus Center Renovation Planned By ERICA ERWIN Pittsburgh-based firm of DiChristina said. of six students to ensure Celli and schools, our campus center is way Editor-in-Chief CelliFlynnBrennan has been corn- Cochran Hall, where the English the administration has student input behind," said first year Erin missioned to examine the layout of department and the post office are into the project. Williams, who is on the committee. If the preliminary architectural the Campus Center and draft the pro- now housed, would be turned into an "There is major need of renova- "We do not have many of the things sketches come to fruition, future posed renovations. alumni center. It has not been deter- tion mostly because, compared to Allegheny students will no longer Celli, who has redesigned the mined, DiChristina said, where the other campus centers at other —see RENOVATIONS, page 8— travel through Cochran Hall to get student union at Robert Morris English department would relocate. their mail, nor will they buy their College in Moon Township, has ex- Although details are still being textbooks from the adjacent book- tensive experience working on col- hammered out and money for the INSIDE THIS WEEK... store. A $5 million renovation pro- lege campuses, DiChristina said. project is still being raised. ject, finally in its conceptual plan- "By the time current first year DiChristina recently met with ning stages after years of discussion, students enter into their junior year, Allegheny Student Government Brides-to-Be Plan for Life After College 3 will instead centralize dining, postal it'll.be completed," DiChristina said. (ASG) to pitch the idea and gather Professor Jim Sheridan dies 4 services, the bookstore, and student "In the spring of 2003 we'll be mov- student feedback. organization and meeting space in ing into the construction." "We wanted to get the process of Up 'Ill Dawn Raises Money for St. Jude's 9 what is now the Campus Center. Included in Celli's preliminary gathering student input started," he Swimmers Meet with Sucess at Meet 14 The renovations, funded through blueprints of the refurbished campus said. "We're trying to get a sense of the College's capital campaign, center is a bookstore, a coffeehouse, what students want and what they —Merry Christmas! The Campus is on hiatus until January.-- could begin as early as the spring of a post office, expanded dining space need." The feedback he received 2003, said Dean of Students Joe and a game room. By the time all of from ASG was "overwhelmingly Contact The Campus at Box 12 or DiChristina, who is among those the proposed renovations are com- positive," DiChristina added. campus @ jou malist.com spearheading the project. pleted, the campus center will have Director of Student Affairs Ellen Architect Thomas Celli e,l the been expanded by 25 percent, Kauffman has formed a committee Page 2 News December 6, 2001 THE CAMPUS Asks... CRIME BLOTTER •On Nov. 16 at 2:25 a.m. a mischief water baloon broke a window. pairs, be aware of your surroundings "What are your Christmas traditions?" incident occurred in Brooks Hall. Security has no suspects. and avoid suspicious people and cir- —compiled by Nory Sams, Assistant Photography Editor Two students sprayed shaving cream cumstances. Please report all such onto the walls and other objects. •Sometime between Nov. 18 and incidents to Security. Remember, One of the students is known and Nov. 19 a ciminal mischief incident the Security office does offer escorts

" On Christmas was referred to Residence Life. occurred in the parking lot for on campus, be sure to allow time for morning my dad Ravine Hall. The hood of a student's Security to respond if requesting an wakes us up by •On Nov. 16 at 11:41 p.m. an inci- automobile was pried on with a escort." dent involving public drunkenness crowbar causing $200 worth of dam- playing Swedish and underage drinking occurred in age. Security has no suspects. 'Sometime between Nov. 21 and polka music...and the vicinity of Park Ave. and Nov. 28 a theft occurred at the Hillel he sings, too." Allegheny St. The Meadville City •Sometime between Nov. 18 and house. A RCA combination Police arrested a student who will Nov. 20 an incident involving crimi- TV/VCR has been reported missing. —Chelsea Benson, also be referred to Residence Life. nal mischief and violation of college Security has no suspects and re- `04 policy occurred. A banner, improp- quests that any person with informa- •On Nov. 17 at 1:35 a.m. an under- erly wieghted and reading "Please tion contact Security. age drinking incident occurred in the do not throw babies off of build- vicinity of Beers Ave. Pennsylvania ings", was hung from the roof of the •On Nov. 30 at 10:30 p.m. a viola- " We go to a tree Liquor Control Board agents arrest- Campus Center and was promptly tion of college alcohol policy oc- farm every year to ed a student who will also be re- removed upon discovery. Security curred in Parking Lot #16 off of Park pick out a tree and ferred to Residence Life. has no suspects. Ave. and Prospect St. A twenty-one we ride the hay year-old student was in possession •On Nov. 17 at 2:38 a.m. an under- •On Nov. 23 at 6:44 p.m. a number of an open container of beer. This wagon." age drinking incident occurred on of 911 telephone calls were made to matter has been referred to —Lindsey Hayes, North Main St. in the vicinity of from the Wise Center. The calls Residence Life. `04 Ford Chapel. The Meadville City were made by two visiting juveniles Police arrested a student who will who were attending a basketball •On Dec. 1 at 11:00 p.m. a violation also be referred to Residence Life. tournament. Security handled the of college alcohol policy occurred in incident with parental contacts. the vicinity of Crawford Hall. Four •On Nov. 17 at 3:01 a.m. an incident students were observed with open "Every Christmas involving underage drinking, pos- •On Nov. 25 at 9:15 p.m. an incident containers. This matter has been re- session of drug paraphernalia and that involved failui'e to pay a taxi cab ferred to Residence Life. morning we wake up violation of college rules occurred. driver occurred. A female student to my mom's cooking An underage student who had been traveled from Pittsburg to Allegheny and Christmas music. drinking activated the emergency College via taxi cab and disappeared •On Dec. 2 at 12:40 p.m. a criminal We try to open gifts call box near Reis Hall. When taken into a residence hall, failing to pay mischief incident occurred in into the Security office, the student the driver. Security has no suspects Parkirig Lot #15 near Park Ave. one at a time, but attempted to discard a marijuana and requests that any person with in- Damage was done to a student's au- that only lasts for a pipe. The student was arrested and formation contact Security. tomobile by kicking the real tail light few minutes." will be referred to Residence Life. lens. The vehicle was also -dented. •On Nov. 26 at 9:50 p.m. an incident Security has no suspects. —Brooke Woods, '04 •On Nov. 17 a violation of college involving assault and robbery took rules occurred during an investiga- place in the Ravine parking lot. A •On Dec. 3 between 6:30 p.m. and tion of a domestic dispute occurring student was returning to Ravine Hall 7:30 p.m. a theft occurred. A very on North Main Street in the vicinity via the parking lot when a white large pillow, approximately six feet of the Spanish house. A student in- male, accompanied by a black male in diameter was stolen from a CORRECTIONS volved is being referred to and another white male approached. college-owned house on Sherman Residence Life. demanded money and threatened to St. The pillow was recovered fol- hit the student. lowing an investigation. An article that ran in the Nov. 8 issue mistakenly referred to •On Nov. 18 from 1:45 a.m. to 2:00 A white male struck the victim in the Civic Symphony as an orchestra. Also, the group has 35 a.m. a series of harrassment by com- the head and took an unreported members, not 12. munication incidents occurred. A amount of cash before leaving the •On Dec. 3 at 9:02 p.m. an indecent student received at least five harass- area in a vehicle. Any person with exposure incident occurred on North The Campus strives for fairness and accuracy in its news stories. ing phone calls from a known off- information is requested to contact Main Street in the vicinity of Ford The staff welcomes convents and suggestions, and will correct campus location. Security. Chapel. Three students, walking factual errors brought to our attention. Contact Erica Erwin, In response to the incident, southbound on North Main St. were Editor-in-Chief at [email protected] •On Nov. 18 a criminal mischief in- Security issued the following re- mooned by someone walking south- cident occurred in Baldwin Hall. A minder to The Campus: "Students bound on the other side of the street. student's room was damaged when a are encouraged to always travel in Security has no suspects.

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Assistant Sports Editor: position available Stronz Assistant Photography Editor: Nory Sams Editorial Board: Heather Chapman, Abby Collier, Erica Erwin, Kendra Photography Editor: Corey Lipchick Distribution Manager: Eric Cielinski Stanton Business Manager:Position Available Advisory Forum: Courtenay Dodge, Dave Mclnally, Mary Norton. Barry Advertising Manager: Heidi Walsh Shapiro Advisor: Ben Hellwarth - The Campus Brides to Be Aim Beyond the Bachelor's Degree By KENDRA STANTON hope to marry in May 2003. University of Pittsburgh. and Hollenbaugh met as first-years were walking along the beach and he News Editor For Vaclavik, the thrill of the en- Despite these anxieties, Vaclavik living in South Highland. "We had said, 'Let's sit down.' I said, 'I am not gagement has been accompanied by all gone out together as a dorm to go sitting down until you say something Perhaps young women will al- some heavy responsibilities and de- bowling," she said. After this first romantic to me.' So we watched the ways fight the bane of the 'M-R-S. cisions. As a Psych major, she has meeting, Vaclavik had some misgiv- water and the birds and the turtles for Degree.' That is, the degree earned been comping this semester as well ings about Hollabaugh who would 20 minutes in silence," she said. by a young college woman who as serving as the Peer Project call her room and. pretend to be Finally, Hollenbaugh reached for dreams only of marriage and never Leader for the HeadStart day- someone elSe. However, after a his pocket. "He said 'These keys are pursuing a career after graduation. care program in Meadville. month, "We began to spend a lot poking me' because he always car- Of hanging her bachelor's degree on While simultaneously work- of time together," said Vaclavik. ries my keys in his pocket. So I the wall, right above the mixing ing to plan their wedding, Three years after that fateful heard my keys jingling and all of a bowl received at her bridal shower. Vaclavik has already dis- hall program, Hollabaugh was sudden he pulls out the ring." Somehow, though, this image covered a few stressors. buying a ring. All Vaclavik could manage was does not inspire most contemporary "It's very difficult trying On Sweetest Day, an "Uh-uh-uh...yes!" she said. college students, male or female. to plan in Meadville for a Hollabaugh insisted that he "After that, I couldn't make any College is usually seen as a place of wedding that will take and Vaclavik should go to decisions. He kept saying, 'Well, higher learning, and not as the place in Cleveland," she Presque Isle beach in Erie. this is your day' and asking me launchpad for getting hitched. For said. "Another problem is "He had already given me a where I wanted to go next. We went three Allegheny women who are also that he's Catholic and I'm Hershey's dark chocolate bar to Max & Erma's for dinner and the brides-to-be, marriage plans are just Methodist. It's hard to find a and card. I told him, 'Honey, first thing I told the waitress there the garnish to a full plate of classes, church that marries inter- was expecting a ring.' But he said was 'I just got engaged! - she said extra-curriculars, and other commit- faith." 'Oh, well, ...we'll just wait 'til excitedly. ments. For two, this even includes "We've decided to put off any Christmas," she explained. After A similar surprise and speech- their comps. major decisions [about the wed- this disappointment, Vaclavik did lessness was recently experienced Senior Carolyn Vaclavik just got ding] until at least I get into a gradu- not want to go up to Presque Isle. I by Senior Carol Bowler. Bowler just engaged to Senior Dave ate school," she said. Vaclavik is was essentially dragged into it," she got engaged to James Niblock, '97 Hollenbaugh in October. Vaclavik is currently applying to Masters of said. over Fall Break. Bowler and featured here, showing off her en- Social Work Programs at Case lights up at the opportunity to share When they arrived at the beach, gagement ring (see photo). They Western Reserve University and the their engagement story. Vaclavik "Dave was acting really weird. We —see BRIDES, page 8— Students March to the Beat of Prayerful SOA Protest

By RAY REIGADAS us were had to get scanned by metal mits for the march tomorrow, mean- of counter-demonstrators being pre- Later Saturday night Staff Reporter detectors on the way in, and the po- ing that we can march right up to the sent tomorrow. Apparently, there's a I wound up basically just sitting lice were searching everyone's bags- line without getting arrested. The new group in town called Citizens around the hotel just talking tonight. In what has become an Allegheny I don't know if this was done last judge who ruled in our favor is the Against Irresponsible One of the more interesting conver- activist's tradition over the past few year, or if it's a new thing. same one who sentenced 26 people Demonstrations that has taken out a sations I had was with this guy who's years, nearly three dozen students The rally started off with a puppet to 6 months in jail this spring for couple newspaper ads asking us to a soldier at Fort Benning. traveled to Georgia two weekends pageant by the "puppetistas", as crossing the line, so it seems a little stay home this year. Also, there were Apparently, there's quite a few sol- ago to participate in the School of they're called. Afterwards, Father surprising, I guess. He said that his some requests for permits for diers around here tonight. They're on the Americas peaceful protest. Roy Bourgeois, the founder of SOA job is to uphold the Constitution, and counter-demonstrations, which were leave for the evening, I think, and The SOA teaches courses in Watch took the stage to welcome us this is a Constitutionally protected denied. Basically, the police and there doesn't seem to be much of counter-insurgency, psychological with some words of solidarity. The march. It also sets a precedent, mayor know that this is a non-violent anything to do around here. Anyway, warfar, military intelligence, counter schedule for the day was basically a which is especially important for po- vigil, and they have never had to a couple of us just sitting in the hall narcotics, and basic combat. The series of speakers broken up by mus- litical demonstrations in times like make arrests themselves, so they're wound up talking to some of them, school has drawn fierce opposition cial performances. (Unfortunately, these. asking people to not show up and one in particular. The guy said he's from human rights organizations all several speakers could not make it At the orientation this evening, create a situation. over the world. here, since the airport in Atlanta got someone brought up the possibility —see SOA, page 8— Saturday, Nov. 17th, 3:45 am shut down for 8 hours yesterday due The trip took about 17 hours in to a false alarm.) Even though most all, and we got into the hotel about 3 of the speakers did not talk just about Library is More Laptop-friendly a.m. on Saturday morning. There's the SOA, they all reinforced the idea flyers at the front desk saying that that once the SOA is shut down, we By JENNA NIGRO floor with 4 on the public lounge on up and running they will find it very our permit to hold Saturday's rally in can't just walk away thinking it's Staff Reporter the top floor. The remaining two ta- useful." He mentioned the advantage Columbus has been denied, and we'll over. There were also periodic up- bles, when wired, will provide eight of being able to type notes, quotes, be meeting in Phenix City, Alabama, dates on the situation for tomorrow's Good news– computing at the li- additional access boxes. or bibliographical details right onto just over the state line. The tough vigil action. brary just got a little easier. Students Anyone with a current ResNet the computer from materials that part was cramming 31 people into The atmosphere out there today and faculty can now connect their account can use the power and data cannot be taken from the library. He four hotel rooms, which is not as was like a celebration; that's what notebook computers to the connections, said Bartlett. Students said some seniors have already used easy as it sounds. The rally doesn't the rally is meant to be. There were Allegheny College network through living off-campus in houses not the new access to the network. start until 11, so we can all get a lit- people dancing on the infield during jacks at the library. These network owned by the college must create an The library and computing ser- tle sleep tonight. most of the songs, cheering the jacks, installed when the Pelletier account. "It is simple enough to set vices have worked together closely 11:25 pm speakers. It's amazing, really-I don't Library was re-wired last summer, up," Bartlett said. He said he had al- on this project, said Circulation It was a long day today. The rally think anyone expects the SOA to be ready sent some students to the Help Librarian Jennifer Corbin. "If you was at the minor-league ballpark in can be found throughout the library. shut down tomorrow, or anytime have a laptop, it's pretty easy to use," Phenix City-"surrounded by corpo- "Except for a couple of large Desk in Murray Hall. Those not reg- soon thereafter, but everyone is so brass-edged tables on the ground istered can also find directions at she said. Corbin added that if a grant rate logos and a fence", as one of the joyful. Someone, I think it was SOA staff noted. How ironic. (One floor the wiring is basically done," http://webpub.allegheny.edu/info/G comes through, the library may be Jared, said that tomorrow going to he said Systems Librarian Alan Bartlett. atorNet/gatornetwork.htm able to add wireless laptops to its side note: it's in the low 80's today, completely different, since it is sup- and supposed to remain this way to- He said 54 comp cubes are outfitted Bartlett said, "I am not a prophet, technological arsenal. Students posed to be a funeral procession. with power and data jacks. In addi- but I believe as students with laptops could check out the computers for morrow. Last year, it snowed during We got some good news later in tion, 20 connections are available on use in the library. the protest. Strange, really) Some of the clay-the ACLU has secured per- study tables, mostly on the main begin to discover that this service is Page 4 News December 6, 2001 Jim Sheridan, Beloved Professor, Leaves Legacy philosophy department. At its annual alumni awards cer- them both his subject matter and his as with reason or work," he says. An Allegheny alumnus from the emony in June 2000, the College life's work." "One of the greatest pieces of luck in class of 1950, Sheridan had served in honored Sheridan with its Gold Those sentiments are echoed by my own life was meeting Jim the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1947 Citation, which recognizes honor re- his former students. "Jim was one of Sheridan when I was a student at and in the U.S. Army from 1951 to flected upon Allegheny by virtue of those people who come into your life Allegheny. It was his example and 1952. He earned his Ph.D. in philos- the recipient's outstanding achieve- unexpectedly one evening and encouragement that led me into phi- ophy from the University of Illinois ments. Two college presidents-John change the way you see the world, losophy in the first place, and in 1957 and prior to joining the fac- Reynders '75 of Morn ingside and yourself, and yourself in the throughout my own career as a ulty at Allegheny had taught at St. College and Andrew Ford of Wabash world," says Rob Durst '75, whose philosopher and teacher, he contin- Cloud University and Ohio College7were among those who had son Ryan is currently a student at the ued to serve for me as a model of University. nominated him for the award. College. "He was a good and talent- philosophical vigor, commitment to The author of five books and nu- To quote them in part: "During ed person who lived his life with in- teaching, and professional integrity." merous articles, he also worked with his active tenure at Allegheny, tensity and honesty and who made a Sheridan's wife of 40 years, Professors Al Kern and Richard Professor Sheridan demonstrated ex- difference in the many lives he Nancy, survives him. She is director Bivens on "The Horace Project," a traordinary skill working with the touched through his years as teacher, of student support services and di- p rofessor Emeritus of collaborative effort in which they entire spectrum of students, from the scholar and friend." rector of services for students with Philosophy James Sheridan, programmed a computer to write po- very best to those significantly un- Another former student, Brian special needs at the College. Also who had taught at the College etry. In addition, as a longtime mem- derprepared. Regardless of his other Martine '72, is chair of the depart- surviving are a daughter, Sue for almost three decades before his ber of the College's Technology Task scholarly pursuits, he- devoted ment of philosophy at the University Sheridan-Stewart; two sons, Mike retirement in 1994, died on Nov. 7, Force, he played a major role in boundless time to interaction with of Alabama. "I often find myself and James; and five grandchildren. 2001. His long service to the College making the campus computer-liter- individual students, imparting the telling students that happiness in life A memorial service was held on included many years as chair of the ate. sheer joy he found in sharing with has at least as much to do with luck Dec. 3 in Ford Chapel. There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays...or Not By EMILY MACEL vous about flying. anymore than usu- age of three, getting on the plane and holiday travel tips: mestic flights and 90 minutes for in- Assistant News Editor al. "If you fly out of a well-known flying home is not a big deal for her Before leaving home be sure to ternational flights to check in at the airport you may be inclined to drive anymore. bring proper photo identification. airport. With the holiday travel season instead. But overall, I don't see this Airports will surely be just as Acceptable forms of identification Don't wrap gifts. Enhanced air- right around the corner, Allegheny to be the case, and feel if anything, packed as usual, despite the fears of are a valid photo driver's license or port security increases the possibili- students prepare for the trek home. high prices would hinder people terrorism. But there are a few simple government-issued identification ty that packages in both checked and With terrorism fears still hanging in from flying rather than terrorist at- ways to cut down on airport traffic card, an active passport or employee carry-op luggage may have to be the air, travelers are more apprehen- tacks." and confusion in the terminals. In or- identification from a county, state or opened for inspections by enabling sive about flying. While some fear Some international students such der to avoid any additional stresses federal agency. the screener to inspect these items flights within the U.S., international as first-year George Aboagye will the US Airways website offers some Leave at least one hour for do- without opening the bag. students face the problem of where not be traveling to his home in their Christmas break will be spent. Accra, Ghana. Instead he will be Some students flying within the staying in Washington D.C. with his George Harrison: 1943 -2001 U.S. have already experienced the aunt and visiting friends in By JASON PECK song ever written. Even in death it plored Eastern mysticism, his musi- new airport security features during Philadelphia. Staff Reporter would appear that George has been cal styks' .' followed suit. Harrison flights for Thanksgiving. Other international students like overshadowed. An assassin's bullet played a pivotal role in the transfor- Sophomore Tess Kornfield, from sophomore Rachelle Obetsebi- George Harrison, the quiet violently took the life of. John mation . of the Beatles from what San Francisco, returned home for Lamptey will be returning to Ghana Beatle, is dead. A man who played Lennon. Harrison's assassin was might today be considered a boy Thanksgiving and will fly home over break via a 13-hour flight. "I lead guitar for the most influential cancer. band to an innovative machine. again for Christmas break. "I have am not nervous to fly at all, though band of all time has taken his final Sergeant Pepper bears this influence, flown since the terrorist attacks, and my sister thinks I should be," she bow. No one can doubt the incredi- - as doe "Revolver" "Let it Be" and I was a little nervous but it really said. "My past journeys between TRIBUT ble artistic influence that Harrison countless others. wasn't that bad," said Kornfield. Ghana and the States have been pret- had on the band, how he helped In charity George Harrison over- Though . she did not encounter any ty successful." If she were to stay change the way the Beatles per- shadowed them all. When the musi- More than anything is the fact here she would be staying in big problems, she explained, "When formed. cians of the MTV generation joined that his music still exists. In forty Maryland or New York where she I was going through the security It is a true shame that George together for a benefit concert after years time, can the same be said of gates, they searched my bag for a has family, but this break she looks Harrison spent his career in the shad- the World Trade Center attacks, they the Fred Dursts and Britney Spears nail clipper I had thrown in there, forward to spending time with her ows of Lennon and McCartney. were only tipping their hats to the of the world? and they broke the nail file part of it friends and family on the beaches of True, that duo is probably the great- work that Harrison had done 30 off." Ghana. est songwriting team that has ever years earlier in Bangladesh. His family provided the best ac- First-year Julie Belfoure also Asuka Ishizaki, a sophomore lived, and even they could not step As Harrison was on his count of his death. "He left this flew home for Thanksgiving and from Yokkaichi, Japan, will also be out of the Beatles' shadow. But when deathbed, his only wish was for the world as he lived in it, conscious of will be returning to Connecticut for traveling home for • the holidays. Harrison allowed some of his artistic people of the world to love each oth- God, fearless of death, and at peace, Christmas. "It was scary because After flying from Cleveland to ability to shine through, the music er. It is a belief that George followed surrounded by family and friends. there was lots of security there. I was Detroit, she will spend 13 hours on world couldn't help but be astound- throughout his entire life. He often said, 'Everything else can frisked randomly even though I did- the plane to her destination of ed. After hearing Harrison's master- One must also consider the extra- wait but the search for God cannot n't beep in the metal detector," Nagoya, a nearby airport. "I'm not piece `.`Something", Frank Sinatra ordinary development Harrison wait, and love one another." Belfoure said. She imagines many really nervous about flying, I'm declared it the most beautiful love made as a musician. When he ex- Rest in peace, George. will choose driving over flying this more worried about the possibility of holiday season," she said. Certainly the Hight getting canceled if any- eter Hay Halpert will present the lecture "Illuminations: Light and if she had a car here that would he thing should happen," said Ishizaki Enlightenment in Contempory British Photography" at 7:30 p.m. on her choice. "I scheduled my return flight ear- Thursday, January 17th in A104 of the Doane Hall of Art. Admission is free. Students I ike .junior Brian Crouse lier than usual so that I'll have some p will be taking trips outside of the extra time to come hack here if any- Halpert will bring original artwork and slides illustrating works of contemporary U.S. during Christmas break. During thing bad did happen," she said. British artists including Christopher Bucklow, Robert Davies, Adam Fuss, Steven • the week after Christmas Crouse will Because she has been traveling be- be flying to Cancun and is not ner- tween Japan and the US since the Pippin, and Gary Fabian Miller. THE CAMPUS

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EDITORIAL Letters to the Editor than socializing with each other. Fortunately, these same views Civic Symphony Allegheny College's philosophy are not held by 85-90% of the public. Quigley Theft Raises is based on the notion of a friendly, Furthermore, a Harvard study found Story Incorrect close-knit community. Without fac- that 79% of college students support I am writing in regard to Tracie ulty interaction, how can the war on terrorism. With such high Questions of Security Gaydos' article on the Civic Allegheny's 'professors become approval for the war, one would Symphony which appeared in the close-knit? If professors are talking think you could find support for the Nov. 8 issue of the Campus. and interacting with each other less, cause on Allegheny's campus. Although I was told that the inclu- This past weekend. approximately $11,000 worth of computer equip- they must be interacting less with However, aside from the efforts of sion of this piece was somewhat last- ment. including an overhead projector. two flat screen computers, a desktop their students, too. This decline in the College Republicans. views sup- minute, this does not mean your re- face-to-face interaction could be porting President Bush and the war computer and a flat-bed scanner, was stolen from the Smart Classroom on the porters should not check their leading to a decline in Allegheny's on terrorism are nonexistent. sources. As the Music Director (and, second floor of Quigley Hall. close-knit, friendly atmosphere. More significantly, the efforts hence, faculty advior/prolessor for This lab, supposedly locked on Friday afternoons after classes end, is Such notions prompted several stu- put forth by the College Republicans the ensemble). I was not contacted. dents in Public Communication, have went largely unreported. Just usually accessible on the weekends to economics students and some campus This put two of my students in the Communication Arts 355, to conduct after September 1 1, the Patriots for awkward position of having to speak organizations with keys to the room, while academic buildings stay open un- a poll on face-to-face communica- Peaceful Justice mobilized a letter for the entire group. And while the til midnight. tion at Allegheny. Both tenured and writing campaign and posted litera- headline highlights the orchestra and untenured professors were polled. ture criticizing any form of military The circumstances surrounding this theft, which occurred between 6 p.m. its upcoming concert, the piece was These surveying students noticed retaliation. The Campus itself made more a profile of two musicians than Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, however, are currently under investigation. something surprising: only half of the letter writing campaign a front a profile of the group. The reader Whether the lab was left unlocked or whether someone entered using a key the professors surveyed noticed a de- page story, emphasizing the opinions was not even told what repertoire we cline in faculty interaction. The stu- of the protesters. However, a few has yet to be determined. There was no sign of forced entry. are playing at our concert or the fact dents had theorized that the advent weeks later, College Republicans that two students are being featured The Office of Security, in collaboration with the Meadville City Police of campus-wide e-mail might be at staged a letter writing campaign of as soloists. Department, has no witnesses or suspects at this time. fault for the decline in face-to-face their own, demonstrating their full Contacting a more credible interaction. However, by looking at support for the Bush administration Such details suggest that this incident was thoroughly planned. The source would also have eliminated the surveys, e-mail does not seem to and a strong military action. factual errors in the piece. For ex- equipment was bolted down and the thieves (assuming this was a collabora- be at fault. Some professors who Additionally, the College ample, the name of our orchestra is tive effort) had to break existing locks to remove the computers, as well as were surveyed commented that they Republicans were responsible for the "Civic Symphony," not the love to teach but also realize that the wall of US flags (some of which use a power drill or screwdriver and a ladder to remove the projector from "Civic Orchestra," and it boasts thir- family time is important. Others were defaced) with student signa- ty-five members, not twelve. (One the ceiling. simply feel that there are not enough tures hanging outside of would be interested to note that these Their crime was dauntingly successful, despite the many challenges hours in a day to accomplish every- McKinley's. Over 360 individuals members include Allegheny stu- thing. from the Allegheny community posed by the lab's second floor location, as well as its extensive wall of glass dents, faculty, and staff, several In the end, e-mail and technolo- signed the College Republicans' let- Mercyhurst College students, as well windows peering into the lab from the hallway. gy do not seem to be at fault for a de- ter and many more signed the flags. as folks from the surrounding com- Although The Campus realizes the execution of this crime, aside from its cline in faculty interaction. How much coverage did these munity.) However, a faculty dining space events receive from The Campus or illegality, negates all human decency, we also believe the College should I am most appreciative of the ex- would be a welcome addition to other media? Zip, zilch,nil, noth- posure in your newspaper. I know I take future measures to ensure the safety of its property, which in turn would Allegheny's campus. Who knows, ing...does anyone else see the speak for many who hope to see con- enhance the safety of its students. maybe if we build it they will inter- hypocrisy? tinuing coverage of arts events on act more. Furthermore, there has been little We recommend that the College invest in either a reliable method of sur- campus. discussion about the difference of veillance or an alarm system to protect its equipment from theft and vandal- Copies of the survey results are opinion expressed over the war be- JONATHAN GRABER ism. This would also allow Security to identify and punish those who threat- available upon request. tween those of the Allegheny cam-' Music Director, Civic Symphony en Allegheny's stability and disrupt the lives of Students who rely on the pus and residents within the Assistant Professor of Music MEGAN CAMPBELL Meadville community. The equipment the College provides. KENDRA STANTON Meadville Tribune in the editorial Interaction Down? ANN BUNCH section has reported the clear out- Seniors rage and disgust of many Meadville citizens towards the political views During the Summer Planning promoted on campus. These citizens All editorials represent the majority opinion of the Workshop, several members of the believe that only anti-war sentiments Allegheny College community be- Editorial Board. Unfree Speech and beliefs are being championed by The caMpus: welcomes all reader retpor.0e. We reserve the right tO , gan to realize the need for a faculty "War is terrorism." "Don't turn the students and faculty. What most dining space. Before the construc- reject letters of a purely promotional nature, as well as‘letterS which Tragedy into war." "Terrorism is a upsets local residents is that students tion of McKinley's, the Allegheny do not meet our standards' of integrity, accuracy and dedetIcY, We justified response to our foreign pol- are presented with facts and argu- also reserve the right to edit letters for space requirements. faculty had their own place to eat icy." These are just some of the fa- ments only from the left. They fear lunch and hold informal meetings. Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor, editorial columns and miliar messages and critiques sup- that students never hear the needed This previous dining area could per- editorial cartoons do not necessarily reflect the views of The ported by many on campus. counter-arguments supporting the haps have been equated with the for- Campus. The deadline for submission of letters is 5 p.m. the Monday Whether it comes in the form of war and President Bush. bidden teacher's lounges of high before publication. Letters must be typed, signed and sent to Box 12, protests, letter-writing campaigns, Now, many of the left would school. Without a central location with a phone number included for verification. Any letter that cannot campus articles written by both stu- point out that these citizens are not be verified will not be printed. for professors to interact, has inter- dents and professors. and signs post- subjected to anti-war views. action between professors declined? ed around campus, Allegheny has However, one need only to turn on Today, professors are so busy they All questions concerning the above policy should be directed to the been all ears to the views of the anti- CNN. ABC, CBS, and NBC to find Editor-in-Chief, Erica Erwin. often eat lunch in their office rather war left. —see LETTERS. page 7—

Page4 i Persfrettiveg'i Decethber61-24:104,7 Yes Virginia, There is a Jesus MI by phil flickinger (www.l-e-x.com) SPECIAL. 0,1 SPECIAL IN During last year's storm of ads for How the Grinch .Stole Christmas, one A LIMITED AN EXoTic ad remains lodged in my subconscious, and not in a good way. It was a tele- arTioN IMPORT vision commercial for Visa. I dimly remember vowing to revoke my credit MICA0BREW KIND OF card, ‘vhich is. in fact, a Visa. The commercial went something like this: WAY ? WAY

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Wintery landscapes. Christmas images conjured by the endless expanse of white. The narrator's rich,, as pleasant he recited the voicewords near the th end of the Grinch book, words which have become etched in our national . subconscious. Maybe Christmas, perhaps,•Meatts a little'bit more. • A sound similar to a record-scratching and the commercial freeze- frames. A more• Cynical,, realistic voice appears. But in case • they're' vOvng, Earth Matters Redefining the Holidays there's Visa. the official card of Whoville! Each year in NoVember and ence around the holiday season has iday season was a time for compas- Now that was bad. In fact, it ranks up there with one of the worst com- December we climb out of winter left me rather unfulfilled to say, the sion, appreciation, expression, love, mercials I have ever seen, but not because it was cheesy, like some under fi- shells of depression and light defi- least. Busy sidewalks, traffic jams, spirituality, and community. Last nanced local commercial, or pointless, like the average Calvin Klein com- ciency to celebrate two of the most long lines, disgruntled citizens; and time I checked you couldn't buy any mercial. Rather, it was selfiSh, exploitative, and perhaps even sacrilegious in popular holidays in the United an ever-pervasive anxiety seem to of these things at Wal Mart or the its own pop culture way. I think back to Dr. Seuss, who wrote The Grinch in States. dominate. mall. Maybe the true ideals of the the days when retailers at least waited for Thanksgiving to be over before Does this sound like the holiday holiday season have been convolut- they began their Christmas advertisement blitzkrieg. A book written to corn- season or more like one of Dante's ed because they are harder to grasp bat the commercialization of Christmas had now been used to promote it. Curt Stumpf fiery levels of Hell? Are we missing then counting how many shopping Stunning. Simply stunning. the point of the holidays once again? days we have until Christmas. After Do I suggest that we march out and protest the evil, capitalistic machine Is another insincere bottle of all, we don't have the time or the en- that threatens to suck the life from a sacred holiday? Not quite. The movie is Thanksgiving is quite possibly cologne, fancy shirt, or kitchen genie ergy to consider that the holidays are over. The commercial will fade into memory. I still have my Visa card. Every the most gluttonous excuse ever cre- more than a time for shopping, bak- year preachers shout from their pulpits of the battle between the Christmas ated by mankind to gather and gorge watchamacallit really going to create ing, decorating, and accumulating of faith and the Christmas of presents, candy canes, and imitation trees with on the bounty that god and the earth, happiness or accurately embody the electric lights and plastic tinsel. We are led to believe that Santa Claus is or whatever you choose to believe, spirit of the season? more, more, more. beating the pants off Jesus, and at first glance that may seem to be the case. has blessed us with. We waste little I know there are those who will There is indeed an alternative to After all, the Lord and Savior isn't handing out Pokemon figures and time in fervently stringing lights and disagree, but it seems that our cul- this mumbo jumbo of holiday confu- Millennium Falcons. Christmas is a season of finding the right toy at a dis- purchasing pines to jumpstart the ture has digested this consumer/ma- sion that has overtaken our culture, count prices, a season where Darwin's survival of the fittest is mirrored in celebration of Christmas and stave terial mantra as the best method of and it rests in a few simple changes trying to find a Tickle Me Elmo, and a season where the suicide rate takes a off those winter blues with another promoting the ideals of the holiday in behavior and perspective. sharp, brief increase. holiday celebration. And what better season. You can't help but congratu- This column is not intended to repeat those automated arguments which First, we must understand the way to avoid another month of news late marketing and advertisers on a appear every holiday season. It is not really my belief that the Christmas of holidays are a spirit, a celebration of proclaiming war, unemployment, job well done, and we the consumers faith is losing to begin with. I don't see Salvation Army members dressed as humankind, of peace, love, and not a homelessness, and myriad other for buying into the market agenda. Santa Clause ringing bells outside of shopping centers on the Fourth of July. material good. Nor do I see churches packed on Halloween, or remarkable acts of charity on problems. then with a shopping trip Now we simply see Thanksgiving and a bulging credit limit? Martin Luther King's birthday. Instead, I see people being moved by the true weekend as the biggest shopping Second, we need to take the com- meaning of Christmas — all you have to do is look. A cynic would say that For the last several years (since I weekend of the year, and Christmas plexity of the season and throw it out the compassion of Christmas is driven by guilt. But then again, they are cyn- discovered that Columbus wasn't is as a celebration of commodities the window, and dwell on a simplis- ics, and such comments should be taken with a grain of salt, if you chose to such a fine fellow and Santa Claus is instead of spirituality. tic and realistic view of what is im- take them at all. usually a skinny white guy with a For some reason I have been un- portant in our lives. If the spirit of Christmas is to be remembered, events like these must be pillow and a fake beard), my experi- taken into consideration. We now live in a time of national crisis where der the false impression that the hol- —see EARTH , page 7— America is still dealing with how to cope with Sept. I I th. The emotions of togetherness of charity have been with us ever since then, no Christmas sea- son needed. Civil Liberties Casualities in War on Terror If anything, just look to this editorial as the Post-it Note of editorials and George W. Bush has never exactly struck me as a There is no right to confront the accuser. And, it only remember what I'm asking you to do over the holiday season. The commer- softhearted kind of guy when it comes to criminal pro- takes a two-thirds majority vote to convict or sentence to cialization of Christmas is inevitable as long as giving presents remains a tra- ceedings. After all, he did execute over 50 people while death. dition; this ismerely something to be expected. There is one way to combat he was governor of Texas. But his order allowing for this. military tribunals goes way beyond that. Yes, now What's that you say? Constitutional protections? All you have to do is look. thanks to a military order signed by Bush on Nov. 13, Haven't you heard? We're fighting a war here, no time to non-citizens accused of terrorism can now face judge- worry about such silly things as the Bill of Rights. Jason Peck is a columnist for The Campus. ment in front of a military court, rather than a criminal Besides, as Attorney General John Ashcroft said, court. Up until now, the United State's policy has been "Foreign terrorists who commit war crimes against the to extend constitutional protection to anyone facing trial United States in my judgment are not entitled to, do not here, even non-citizens. However, these tribunals are not deserve the protections of the American 'Constitution..." even close to being constitutional. Wait a second here John. Aren't we supposed to be of name in print? the higher moral ground here? Wouldn't trying accused Ray Reigadas foreign terrorists before a kangaroo court be just the sort of thing that would lower us to their level? And, if I'm Do you have an opinion? not mistaken, doesn't the Sixth Amendment say, "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right To begin with, these so-called trials would take place to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the in secret, and the government — to be specific, Bush — We want to hear from you! State and district wherein the crime shall have been com- would choose the panel hearing the case (and likely the mitted, which district shall have been previously ascer- executioner as well). The accused would not he entitled tained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause to proper legal defense, leaving them without an attor- Email ney. There can be no appeals made by the defendant — no judicial review, either, meaning all decisions are final. —see LIBERTIES, page 7—

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LETTERS from page 5 reports criticizing U.S. military and sented with ideas from both the left ment for the presentation of public well into the 21st century and be- a wing onto the east side of Doane foreign policy. This is why 80% of and right. It is vital that institutions sculpture. yond. If we reject this proposal, the Hall of Art that would provide space the citizens recently polled by the of higher learning provide open ac- As it is important to proceed funds in question will not be direct- for the new Arts & Technology pro- Pew Research Center for the People cess and coverage of a variety of slowly when considering public art ed towards another project. It makes gram, with preliminary designs and the Press believe that censorship viewpoints. If they do not, they run projects, we suggested that Lane vis- no sense for us to refuse the generos- proposing a brick, glass and steel of war news is a "good idea." the risk of losing the liberal arts it campus and meet with the College ity or vision of this gift, especially as structure. When seen in the context Additionally, wasn't it the arm-chair virtues of open-mindedness and crit- community to discuss concerns such it will strengthen the beauty and sig- of these plans, Danny Lane's sculp- generals of the media and the talking ical thinking. as snow removal, aesthetics, and nificance of our campus. ture would reinforce and solidify the heads who suggested that only a community ownership and accep- Lane's work is both classical and current efforts to celebrate and unify large ground force made up of at tance. He made two visits, during contemporary. His use of strong, the arts on our campus. least 50,000 troops would be able to BRANDON MEYER which he presented lectures on his simplified, and elegant forms, cou- Many college campuses and his- defeat the Taliban? Recent success TIM SARKINEN work and hosted community discus- pled with his use of glass as a sculp- toric cities have found that the new has shown that the Taliban and Al Seniors sions of his proposal. The process tural medium, results in powerful and the old can co-exist successfully, Quaeda have been easily routed by ROXIE FUCCI continued while the model was on sculptures that command their sites bringing them forward into the pre- the rag tag forces of the Northern Junior display in Pelletier Library, where a without imposing themselves. We sent without disregarding their aes- Alliance and only hundreds of comment book was available. The can imagine these sculptures in thetic values. This was the case for American special forces members. comment book reveals misunder- Senior Circle, with the sunlight one of Lane's sculptures, which was Thank goodness President Bush re- Public Art Important standings about the relationship be- dancing off of them and illuminating displayed on the grounds of Jesus lies on military strategists for advice tween public sculpture and its envi- the circle, making it glow with ener- College of Cambridge University in rather than media pundits. to Our Campus ronment as well as a divergence of gy. The sculptures that Lane has pro- England. That campus is nearly 400 opinion. Because the process of dis- posed will bring to our campus a years older than ours, and the mar- The point of our efforts is not to cussing Lane's work has been wide, contemporary aesthetic that would riage of old and new was highly suc- win over students to support the war, A year ago we received word that it is inevitable that negative com- work well with the diversity of ar- cessful. but to demonstrate the unequal rep- the work of Danny Lane was being ments have surfaced. We were able chitectural styles that currently co- Artist Danny Lane is an innova- resentation of views on campus. If considered for Senior Circle. We to identify two main critical points: a exist here. The fact that his works are tor in the field of contemporary glass Allegheny is supposed to be a liber= were excited by this prospect, as we concern for whether the monies used abstract actually enhances the likeli- sculpture and has received many im- al arts institution that fosters ratio- have long felt the absence of public to commission the sculpture would hood that they will harmonize with portant commissions around the nal, critical debate, why does it cut art on our campus. If as a communi- be better spent elsewhere, and this diversity. world. He has invented a method of off opinions of the political right? ty we believe in the importance of whether the proposed sculptures While a few people believe that constructing large, sturdy sculptures Just as dissenters should be able to the arts in human life, then we must were too contemporary for our cam- one architectural style dominates our from a material that we associate voice their concerns, patriots should find ways to celebrate the arts on our pus. campus, the reality is otherwise. with fragility and delicacy. He does have an equal opportunity to defend grounds. We have a stunningly The donor, an alumnus of the Alongside the Federalism of Bentley this while simultaneously presenting their nation. As college students, we beautiful campus that is rich with a campus, has a vision that includes a and Reuter we find examples of a va- forms that are graceful and fluid. Art are intelligent and mature enough to wide variety of architectural tradi- view of Allegheny as a place that re- riety of Victorian and revivalist critics worldwide have recognized make our own decisions when pre- tions, providing a perfect environ- flects the values of our institution styles, as found in Hulings, Reis, and the importance and strength of this Ford Chapel. Additionally there are artist's work. a number of examples of modern ar- Allegheny has the opportunity to EARTH from page 6 chitecture including Quigley and get a first-rate work of public art by Finally we need to undertake al- ample: make candles out of old can- find a United Way, church, or simi- Baldwin Halls, and the Campus a world-class artist. The work in ternative actions, such as being dle wax, make a necklace, fix some- lar organization and help put togeth- Center. These buildings reflect the question will bring a new spirit of more creative about gifts, giving thing around the house, or buy er holiday packages for the less for- Modernist tradition of simplified, energy and form to Senior Circle and more to those in need during the something from a local craftperson tunate. geometric forms devoid of architec- the entire east side of our campus. holiday season, or spending more that a family member will really ap- Though these suggestions bare- tural detail. More recent buildings We would be foolish to decline the time with family and friends instead preciate or use. ly touch the tip of the iceberg, the such as the Science Center, the Wise generosity of this gift. to staying glued to the television for —Offer time. Take a family idea that there are alternatives to our Center, and College Court reflect the SUE BUCK incessant hours. member out to eat, go for coffee, or mainstream culture's bastardization tenets of Postmodern architecture, Associate Professor of Art The following are a few alterna- a walk in park. You might be sur- of the season is apparent. With a lit- which reintroduces architectural de- AMELIA CARR tive holiday ideas that might help in prised how appreciative family tle extra effort and care, each one of tail while referring to earlier archi- Associate Professor of Art History tectural styles. understanding what the holidays members actually are to get person- us has the opportunity to present our DAVE COLLINS The College is currently in the can be, instead of what they have al time one on one. families with the true spirit of the Art Department Technician and middle of several building cam- become. — Donate to a charity. One season, not to mention avoiding a Visiting Instructor — Make something or buy lo- great way to avoid getting unwanted few anxious moments in the check- paigns, and is entering a new archi- tectural period in which buildings LAURA CRARY cal. I know that not every one of us gifts is to ask family members to do- out line. Visiting Assistant Professor of Art is a wonderful artist or craftperson, nate a percentage of what they will feature more contemporary ma- terials such as plate glass. These in- History but there are plenty of alternatives would normally spend on presents Curt Stumpf is a columnist for The to buying meaningless stuff. For ex- to a favorite charity. Even better, Campus. clude the proposed renovation of the HEATHER FREEMAN Campus Center into a Student Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Union/Cultural Center, which may AMARA GEFFEN eventually be linked to the planned LIBERTIES from page 6 Professor of Art and Art Media Arts building by a glass-and- Department Chair of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses of the nation's democratic principles. Among them was steel enclosed walkway. Designs for ROBERT RACZKA against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining- Georgia Republican Bob Barr (not exactly the poster this building emphasize the use of Associate Professor of Art and witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of child of liberalism) and New York Democrat Jerrold glass to symbolize a focus on con- Gallery Director Counsel for his defense." It makes no distinction be- Nadler, whose district, by the way, includes the former temporary modes of communica- tween U.S. citizens and non-citizens. World Trade Center. Nice to see that a few members of tion. This building will signal the GEORGE ROLAND Of course, I could be wrong; after all, I am just a Congress have found their spines — for a while, they college's commitment to the arts and Professor of Art lowly college undergrad, while John Ashcroft is the were just okaying whatever legislation Bush & Co. new technologies. There has also RICHARD SCHINDLER Attorney General of the United States. How could I wanted passed. been talk of the possibility of adding Associate Professor of Art History possibly understand the Constitution better than he? And they're not the only ones who questioning the (No, John, it's down there, a little ways down from the wisdom (or lack thereof) of the current inhabitants of Second Amendment. Uh-huh, see it now? Get back to the White House. The Spanish government is refusing The Campus wishes you me on it, okay?) to extradite several alleged al-Qaeda members as long Thankfully, just when it looks like I'm the only nut as they may face a military tribunal. And I doubt they'll out there, it appears I am not alone in my outrage on be the last. At least I hope so. good luck on finals and this. Three days after the order was signed, a number of House members publicly criticized Bush's order, even going so far as to question whether Bush has lost sight Ray Reigadas is a columnist for The Campus. a safe and restful break!

BRIDES from page 3 Niblock had been dating for a year ment ring. ready been made in terns of acco- a big deal to them. They know it's want to miss out. So far, It's worked and a half and had been talking about "I barely got out a yes," she said, modations. Wedding planning, it part of who I am. so well," she said. engagement for months. Two weeks "We figured that the ladybugs were a seems, is becoming increasingly hy- "Being engaged - it's a commitment. For Bowler, she looks forward to before Fall Break, Niblock went into sign of good luck for our marriage." per-organized. If you take away the ring, I'm still weekends in the future when she will Bowler's Jewelry Shop in Meadville, Bowler and Niblock will be mar- Sophomore Erin Slupski, also a committed to this person. But I don't not have to drive to see Niblock in owned by Bowler's uncle. Niblock ried in Ford Chapel this July 21. bride-to-be, knows that wedding want this to change my everyday re- Cleveland, the city in which he is picked out a ring, and two weeks lat- They selected Allegheny as the loca- planning today often begins years in lationships.. I still have guy friends," currently living. "It adds a whole er took Bowler on a picnic. • tion because "it was a special place advance. Slupski is engaged to said Slupski. new layer to the marriage," she said. "He took me to this bird sanctuary for us both," Bowler said. Matthew Spitznogle of Edinborough Slupski prides -herself on balanc- "It will be so nice to not have to dri- and there were ladybugs swarming Bowler and Niblock, who have University. Although the two do not ing her life at Allegheny with this ve an hour and 45 minutes to see him all around.. We sat down and had a both been heavily involved with the plan to marry until after Slupski major commitment to Spitznogle. every weekend," she said. picnic. He made me close my eyes Allegheny Music Department, are graduates from Allegheny, they will "Before I can spend time with him, I before I tasted anything. He'd be grateful to Professor Lowell Hepler, begin their wedding planning this always get my work done," she said. Bowler hopes to begin studies like, 'What's this?' and I'd say :Um, Associate Professor Ward Jamison, coming January. Weekends are when Slupski gets for her master's degree in choral di- feta cheese?' Then he said, 'What's and Instructor Vikki Jamison who For Slupski, even though she is a chance to see her fiance. "I defi- rection. this?' and I was like, 'I don't know, it will provide music for their wedding one of few engaged women among nitely am torn sometimes in wanting feels all velvety," she said. Little did ceremony. her peers, she is comfortable with to see him and also spend time with "When my whole wardrobe and she know but Niblock was present- Thus far, Bowler said many of oth- the distinction. "A lot of my friends my sorority because I want to see my music books are there with him, I'll ing her with the glimmery engage- er wedding arrangements have al- know that I am engaged and it is not sisters. I want to do both, but I don't know it's for real," said Bowler.

RENOVATIONS jrvm page I SOA from page 4 that others do, and although this -is a it a busier sort of atmosphere. are not expecting any problems to- to be coincidence.) Once the funeral dressed in black and wearing make- small school, it is important that we Placing the coffee shop and the morrow; if anyone tries to incite vio- procession begins, the names are up to look dead lying on the grass to keep up with the latest trends, be- bookstore in places where students, lence, they just grab them and pull read aloud over the loudspeakers. symbolize the victims of the SOA.) cause otherwise the building will not faculty, and visitors will actually see them out-hopefully, it won't even After each name, everyone says, After the procession ended, the attract people. It should be designed them — instead of tucking them away have to come to that. "presente" (Spanish for 'present'), mood lightened considerably. The to benefit the students and be a place on the third floor where hardly any- Sunday, Nov. 18th, 1:55 pm and raise the crosses. All the time, puppetistas marched in a small pa- where almost anything can be done." one goes — will hopefully encourage It's after the vigil now. It was a lit- we march slowly towards the front rade, along with a lot of the other "I'm very excited about the pro- more people to spend their free time tle different than what I expected. I gate, which this year is closed off by protestors. They marched almost all posal that I've seen, and .only regret there." guess I ought to explain how it goes: a chain-link fence. It's all very well the way up to the gates, where they that I won't be here to see it through Before the vigil begins, people pick orderly and peaceful. When we performed the pageant they did yes- to the end," senior Matt Meehan, According to DiChristina, de- up crosses bearing the names of vic- reached the front gate, we left our terday. Right now, we're getting also on the committee, said. tailed diagrams of the proposed tims of SOA graduates. (It is quite banner there, and most people chose ready to leave, even though there are "Moving the Post Office and possi- changes will be available to the col- disturbing that between our entire to stick their cross through the links still speakers and lots of music going group, we have the names of what in the fence. Also when we got up on. We can't stay much longer, since bly some computer terminals to the lege community in late January or appears to be an entire family. The front, we could see the die-in around we have to get back to campus. CC will bring more people in, giving early February. surname seems too uncommon for it the sign at the entrance. (People

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Features Music , Movies Humor WEEKEND • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Up 'tit Dawn Makes its Debut By ABBY COLLIER Director Ryan Reczek and UTD's two assistant direc- Weekend Editor tors, senior Kelly McFeaters and junior Sarah Kost. While there, the group met a young cancer patient named "No child should have to die in the dawn of life," ac-. Suzanne, who has since died. "It had quite an impact," cording to the late entertainer Danny Thomas, 'whose Reczek said. words serve as inspiration for members of the Allegheny "All of us have been affected by cancer," Fadden community participating in Up 'til Dawn (UTD), a stu- added. "We need to make a difference in these children's dent-run program coordinated by over 60 colleges and fifes." universities across the country. Junior Kristin Albert, in charge of patient relations for UTD aims to raise money for the St. Jude Children's UTD, designed a memorial displayed in the Campus Research Hospital, which Thomas founded in 1962. Center for Suzanne. "I thought it would be a good form Located in Memphis, Tenn., the world-renowned med- of education for the campus," she said. ical center treats children with catastrophic diseases, par- Albert originally got involved with UTD because "it ticularly pediatric cancers. • sounded like a really good cause." Also, her experience Assistant Director of Student Activities and UTD ad- thus far has made her think twice about her own life. "It visor Keri Fadden came across the program while at- affected me very emotionally at first. It really opened my tending a conference for the Association for Fraternity eyes too," she said. "These kids [at St. Jude] are so hap- Advi'sors, a group in partnership with St. Jude. "They're py and so full of life even though they have these dis- such an. amazing organization," she said of the center. eases. It makes you reprioritize." Albert adamantly sup- "It's a hospital without walls." ports St. Jude because, she said, "the protocols that they In order to participate this year, Allegheny students. develop there can be applied to so many different kinds submitted an application and attended an interview as of cancer." part of the selection process last spring. "We looked for As the largest center in the nation of its kind recog- Jude, accord- WINTER WONDERLAND—The tree in the Diamond lights up people who had a desire to help kids," Fadden said. nized by the National Cancer Institute, St. Meadville with a patriotic theme. This summer, Fadden made an all-expenses-paid trip -see DAWN , page I I— —photo by Erica Erwin, News Editor to St. Jude, along with junior and UTD Executive Students Raise Money for the Dance Concert to End Semester With Treats Annual Jamaica Mission Trip By ELIZABETH COLTERYAHN peared in the 2001 Faculty Alumni Weekend Reporter Dance Concert, and was choreo- By NICOLE GERAGHTY Harmons around 10 years ago to wonderful," Nederostek said. "They graphed by Holly Labbe Russell, a have nothing, yet they are so thank- Assistant Weekend Editor help repair the town after a hurricane The Allegheny community can dance professor at Colby College in ful." hit. They fell in love with the com- take a study break to enjoy "Cookies Waterville, Maine. Fundraising for the trip goes on While many students lounge on munity and have since returned and Milk," a dance concert featuring "Cookies and Milk" is a holiday year round and is put towards the their respective couches during win- every year. Allegheny is one of the the dance studies program and the gift of dance and music for the com- cost of traveling. Each ticket costs ter break, 25 Alleghenians will ven- first colleges to collaborate with the communication arts department on munity. "It's a wonderful way to $1150. "Right now we have a little ture to Harmons, Jamaica to partici- Schaeffers. Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. in the bring together the Allegheny and more than half," Cielinski said. pate in •the annual Jamaica Mission Students help out in other areas as Montgomery Performance Space, Meadville communities," Hyatt said. Upcoming fundraising events in- Trip. well. They help dig pits for septic with a repeat performance at 5:30 "I've been wanting to do this ever clude a tropical dance this Saturday Students will bring much needed tanks because most residents don't p.m. since I came to Allegheny 20 years from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Schultz necessities, such as clothing and have running water. Students also At 4 p.m. everyone in attendance ago." Dining Hall. The dress is casual or medical supplies, to Harmons. Most help haul marl, which is a cement ad- is invited to enjoy cookies and milk For more information or to re- tropical and admission is $5.00. of the supplies are donated by local ditive that is used to help build or provided by the Marriot-Sodexho serve seating contact the Dance Also, next week the group will have churches, as well as churches from add on to houses. Dining Services in the Campus Program at 332-2813. Admission is a cookie sale. The cookies are $3 for participating students' hometowns. Dumps trucks deposit the marl Center, accompanied by perfor- free and open to the public. one and a half dozen and can be de- The donations are delivered in suit- and the students help take it up to the mances by Allegheny's a cappella livered to mailboxes on campus. cases, which Harmons also uses for valley where Harmons is located. "It groups, Allegation and Sons of "They're a nice treat during finals," storage. could take years to take up there, but Pitches. Inside Weekend Nederostek said. The group will also Brian McClimons, a junior, is go- with our help it takes days," "Cookies and Milk" will feature setup a "donate a dollar" area ing on the trip for his first time this Nederostek said. three modern dance pieces, all of throughout campus as well. —The Internationally year. "I want to go because it is a life Also, each year the group builds a which are in the holiday spirit and The mission trip, sponsored by changing experience that I wanted to house out of plywood to help put can be enjoyed by families and col- Renowned Jug Band Allegheny Christian Outreach experience myself," he said. roofs over people's heads. "One year lege students alike. "The tunes up, page 11 (ACO), will take place from Jan. 6 Celia Nederostek and Eric an older man named Teddy was shar- Cumberland Mountain Bear Chase" through l4. Students v411 stay in the Cielinski, both seniors, traveled to ing a small house with seven or eight and "Rhymes," choreographed by Harmony House, which was built —Unpleasant Thoughts, Jamaica for the past three years, and other men. We built him a house for Dance Program Coordinator Jan over the years by the Schaeffers. page 12 this year they are the trip's team him and his daughter," Nederostek Hyatt, are pieces previously per- If you would like more informa- leaders. " 1 saw a sign up my fresh- added. formed in Allegheny Repertory tion on the trip or if you would like man year and thought it was too In addition to providing aid, stu- Dance concerts. —`Feather Your Nest' in to know how you could help, e-mail good to be true," Nederostek said. dents also spend time with the resi- Dancers have come together from time for the holidays, Celia Nederostek at nederoc@al- Dubois residents Henry and dents of Harmons. They visit a both the Allegheny and Meadville legheny.edu or Eric Cielinski at page 11 Linda Schaeffer originally initiated school and a "poor house" where dis- communities to perform these [email protected] . the trip. The couple traveled to abled residents stay. "The people are pieces. "Fairy Flight Academy" ap- Page 10' Weekend December 6, 2001 Hey Mercedes Shows Off Coveted Braid Talent By DAVE KIERSKI Once upon a time, in the nether melodic and dissonant, loud, brash released on the Polyvinyl label, was Your Seven," another dancey num- Weekend Reporter regions of the early-to-mid nineties, and romantic all at the same time. excellent. It was four songs short, ber that kicks off with an incessant a revolving group of kids who could They managed to make the indie each one catchy and rocking. There hook. Today we are going to talk about play rock-and-roll got together and rock equivalent of legions of fans be- was a palpable difference from their So the question is, "How different the newest release by Hey Mercedes, started playing shows under the fore they broke up in 1999 and went former band, though: although the are Hey Mercedes from Braid?" which is titled Everynight Fire name of Braid. Braid caused quite a their separate ways. singing was the same odd, strained, Well, a lot in some places, and in Works. It was released at the end of sensation among the few people that soulful stuff, the songs were longer, others, like "Que Shiraz," not much. October on Vagrant Records. listened to such bands as Braid. more poppy and sprawling. It starts with Braidish dissonant Expectations for this CD were high; When Braid is discussed, words Hey Mercedes continues in this power chords and that particular it was the first full-length coming Music Review and phrases such as "genre defining" vein on Everynight Fire Works. We brittle, searing guitar, with a guitar from the group that is composed of are tossed around. That genre would get more material here — 11 songs melody mid-song that is nothing if three-fourths of Braid. invariably be...ahem...emo, but re- to be exact — so we get a greater not mind-blowing. The song is dra- There, I've done it. It took me 52 gardless of that filthy word Braid de- But three of the members, gui- sampling of Hey Mercedes's sound. matic, sweeping, and on in all the words to bring up Braid, I might as serves all the praise. They managed tarist and vocalist Bob Nanna, drum- And let me tell you something, it right places. well tell you the whole story. to be punk rock and complex, mer Damon Atkinson, and bassist doesn't disappoint. They are poppi- "So, Dave," you may be asking, Todd Bell just couldn't stay away er, they are more sprawling, but they "do you ever have anything bad to from the heady world of a rock-and - still have what makes Braid, and any say about the cds you review?" No. roll band, so they teamed up with good band for that matter, so appeal- But, in order to appease you, I'll say Come to the Up 'til Dawn guitarist Mark Dawursk, called ing: well-crafted songs with tight this: there are some uneven moments themselves Hey Mercedes, and melodic interplay. on the cd. At times Hey Mercedes recorded a four-song EP. The album begins with "The tend to be too sprawling, leaning into LPTCILffil@ Now the fact that Braid was such Frowning of a Lifetime," a head- almost old classic-rock-heavy-metal a prodigious band makes them a bobbing, driving track that just begs excesses. But thankfully, those Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. tough act to follow, and as much as to be danced to. The chorus is sing- times are few and far between, and in McKin!ey's the band themselves hate Braid com- along, the music isn't the same for Everynight Fire Works is an incredi- parisons, they're going to get them. thirty seconds until it changes up, bly good listen. I just miss the Their EP, which was self-titled and aww yeah. Another song that is im- yelling sometimes. mediately ear-catching is "Eleven to And help SUPPORT St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! `Bride of the Wind' Captures BUY one raffle ticket for $1 or 10 for $5 in Brooks, the Campus Center or the Post Real Life Liasons of Alma Mahler Office during lunch or dinner today and tomorrow for your chance to By STEPHANIE PETRELLA Alma into the arms of the talented architect Gropius Weekend Reporter (played by Simon Verhoeven). After a brief marriage to WIN pizza, a tapestry from In Phase, Gropius, she settles down with novelist Franz Werfel Picture an ornately decorated ballroom, curtains of (played by Gregor Seberg). Although this is a bare- tanning sessions or Blockbuster gift cards lush velvet and vivid swirls of paint on life-size canvas- bones summary, the plot literally consists of little else. es where violins, pianos and laughter vie for your atten- Throughout the film, Alma searches for a relationship tion. Your eye catches a fair-skinned woman clad in a with the perfect blend of passionate love and equality. or red silk dress, auburn curls swept off the neck. Meet But she found that she could not escape the male oppres- Alma Mahler, the "Bride of the Wind." sion that was accepted by wealthy white women, despite Turn of the century Vienna, where the Bohemian BID on promises made by the fact that she is pursued by supposedly liberal minded world was alive and flourishing, is the setting for the new artists.. Alma is set up as a muse—an enchanting woman organizations on campus! film "Bride of the Wind." The story is based on the real whose energy, both sexual and creative, draws great men life of Alma Mahler, played by newcomer Sarah Wynter. to her. This is set up in the first couple of scenes where From our first encounter with the film's leading lady, we her pouty lips and flawless complexion beg to be gazed For more information, to participate with your find that she is an outspoken supporter of the arts, an am- upon. And, to the film's credit, the background scenes organization or business, or to make a donation, ateur composer and what any good conservative parent and many of the costumes are equally as stunning. e-mail [email protected] or call the Up 'til Dawn would call headstrong. Despite the film's visual luster, there is something Office at 332-4848 lacking in this roaming film from the usually adept film- maker Bruce Beresford ("Driving Miss Daisy," "Breaker —sponsored by Up 'til Dawn and the Emerging Leaders Morant"). "Bride of the Wind" is screenwriter Marilyn Floor Movie Review Levy's first attempt at writing for the big-screen and she does not quite get the job done. The story is character driven rather than plot driven, and as such it relies heav- Are you a first-year, sophomore or junior with wheels? From here on out, although the story is told from ily on dialogue and, obviously, character development. Are you a work study student? Alma's point of view, the film is really about the mar- The dialogue is at best mediocre, and each of Alma's riages and/or sexual liaisons she had with the thriving male suitors have personalities that could be summed up Would you like to make some money and/or build your male artists of that day. Her most notable endeavor was in one word (for example, Gropius is traditional and resume? her marriage to Gustav Mahler, the famed Viennese Oskar is possessive). Alma is supposed to be irresistibly composer. She married Mahler (played by Jonathan appealing to men, yet that quality is not at all apparent to Pryce) because she loved and inspired him. He, in turn, the audience. Beyond her physical beauty, there is noth- Then The Campus YOU wants to help us! was somewhat obsessed with her, but could not tolerate ing that sets her apart from the average female. In other the fact that her musical compositions were nearly as words, most of the characters are flat, and even Alma We need assistance in ADVERTISING! good as his own. Alma agrees to give up composing for does not come across as exceedingly deep or self-aware. his sake, but finds (not surprisingly) that she feels stifled They are mostly character types, rather than real-life in a relationship that allows her no creative freedom. people, which is somewhat troubling considering they No experience necessary Though it is a passionless marriage, she stays with are all based on people who actually lived. For more information,, contact Abby at Mahler until his death, at which point she becomes lover The film, however, is not without is charms. If you [email protected] and muse to the painter Oskar Kokoschka (played by want a visually remarkable creation with a musical score Vincent Perez). Oskar's occasional fits of jealousy drive of masterpieces, this is the film for you. Weekenti, Pd0-; December ,6, 2004 r 5 1)61A lAci\viLi]c DAWN from pa,ge 9 AlcJ . focuses its research on "under- ing to its web page (www2.stjude.org/), standing the molecular, genetic and chemical bases of catastrophic dis- Feather Your Nest This Holiday Season eases in children, identifying cures for such diseases and promoting their pre ve nti on." By ABBY COLLIER St. Jude's research specifically consists of "work in gene therapy, hone Weekend Editor marrow transplant, chemotherapy, the biochemistry of normal and can- cerous cells, radiation treatment, blood diseases, resistance to therapy, "I felt like Meadville was lacking viruses, hereditary diseases, influenza, pediatric AIDS and psychological a different kind of gift store," said effects of catastrophic illnesses." Feather Your Nest owner Heather St. Jude, a non-sectarian operation, derived its name from St. Jude Cappola, who opened for business in Thaddeus, the patron saint of hopeless causes. When St. Jude first opened, November of 1999. As a stay-at- less than five percent of children with acute lymphocytic leukemia home mom for 25 years, Cappola (ALL), the most common form of cancer, survived. Today, St. Jude suc- took advantage of her newfound ceeds in saving 80 percent.. freedom when her youngest son Uniquely, the researchers at St. Jude share their findings with other Darren left for college. "I wanted to doctors and „scientists worldwide, and St. Jude offers treatment even to do something on my own," she said. those without insurance. To support such an endeavor, the hospital relies To get acquainted with • the gift on The American Lebanese Syrian Associated CharitieS - (ALSAC) — market, Cappola followed the lead what St. Jude's web page describes as its "fund-raising arm" — as well as of a friend who worked at the gift public donations. shop in the Meadville Medical NEST EGG—Feather Your Nest, located at 680 N. Main St. in Center. Together, they visited the Meadville, suits up for the holidays with a variety of gift ideas. "These kids [at St. Jude] are so happy and so full of life even Wholesale Gift Mart in Columbus, —photo by Abby Collier, Weekend Editor though they have these diseases. It makes you reprioritize." Ohio, to get Cappola started on the right foot. comes through in its design, which their Allegheny I.D. —Up 'ill Dawn Patient Relations Chair Kristin Albert, '03 Feather Your Nest now special- consists of six show rooms and a Cappola, who sets up for izes in gifts, antiques and col- kitchen, where Cappola serves cook- Christmas on Nov. 1 every year to An average day at St. Jude, which treats 4,000 patients at its full ca- lectibles; its most popular items in- ies and coffee. celebrate Feather Your Nest's an- pacity, costs about $606,000, with an annual budget of around $235 mil- clude candles, silver jewelry ; purses After living in Meadville for 35 niversary, must buy all holiday mer- lion. "The cost is so extraordinary," said senior and UTD Executive Board and a baby line, which includes cribs years, Cappola had no trouble draw- chandise the previous February, an member Brooke Murray. "It's such an important cause. I know the mon- and toys. "After 25 years of shop- ing attention to her latest endeavor event she always looks forward to. "I ey's out there." ping," Cappola said, "I really had a as an entrepreneur. It took her ap- keep trying new things," she said. "I In steps Allegheny's UTD crew. With 16 "morale" captains to recruit pretty good idea about the type of proximately one year to move in to always try to change the inventory interested organizatioriS and individual students on campus and 14 exec- merchandise I wanted." her current location, and since then constantly. One thing I've learned is utive board members, UTD has taken on a life of its own. Cappola said she fell in love with she has catered to a devout following not to reorder the same stuff." As a In order to raise money, UTD starts by conducting a letter. writing cam- the 125-year-old Victorian home she of Meadville customers. result, she added, the aura of the paign. According to Fadden, the executive board already received $3,000 chose as a site for her business. She Cappola also has three employ- store constantly changes, offering from only eight donors, while Fadden herself has raised $400 and Murray selected this particular spot, at 680 ees, including two students from Ed- customers a new, fresh perspective has raised $300. N. Main St. towards the bottom of inboro University of Pennsylvania every time they stop by. Several teams, formed either by organizations, groups of students (4 to the hill, in part because of its visibil- and Slippery Rock University who Feather Your Nest is open 7 people) or individuals, also play a large role in the fundraising process. ity. "This location was great because help out during the busy holiday sea- Monday through Thursday from 10 So far, the groups include members from the a capella group Sons of of the amount of traffic," she said. son. a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday and Pitches, ACTV, Baldwin Hall, Brooks Hall, Gator Activities She also wanted to establish With a little advertising, Cappola Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For Programming (GAP), Americorps Bonner Leaders, the Meadville Feather Your Nest in this house, has sparked an interest within the more information, call 333-9021, e- Housing Authority, Lambda Sigma, Alpha Delta Pi and Alpha Phi Omega. more so than in a storefront down- Allegheny community and offers mail [email protected] or visit Because UTD, currently operating with 150 participants, would like to town, because of its originality. The al() percent discount to students with www.featheryournest.com . have about 500, the program will continue to welcome those interested in uniqueness of the Victorian home getting involved. "We still have plenty of time to get more teams," Reczek said. Reczek said the enthusiastic response to UTD "has been a testament to Jug Band Unveils its Talent the way Allegheny students really do get involved." Reczek recalled a trip he recently made to St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia with Public By NICOLE GERAGHTY origins in Louisville, Kan. According to www.jugger- Relations Chair Leanne Bloor and Entertainment Chair Lyndsey Nagle, Assistant Weekend Editor nautjugband.com, jug band music descends from early where they witnessed its finale event. St. Joseph's managed to raise ragtime and minstrel traditions, where musicians would $28,000 for St. Jude after they started last year, and Reczek hopes "My professor thought it had something to do with walk around the streets playing music on homemade in- Allegheny can at least match that figure. prohibition," said senior Isaac Kerns, explaining the struments like empty liquor jugs, kazoos and wash- In orderto attend Allegheny's own finale event, the Dance Marathon, newfound jug logo avdertised on buttons for boards. each individual must raise at least $150, while groups must raise at least Allegheny's first ever Internationally Renowned Jug Jug band music faded in the late 1930s, but had a $650. The marathon, scheduled to take place in the Wise Center on March Band. Kerns plays mandolin and guitar for the group. resurgence in the 1960s with the Juggernaut Jug Band. 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., will offer participants access to the pool and the The Jug Band has been in the works for some time, Jug music is still popular today in certain parts of the basketball courts and will provide food, music and games. "A lot of dif- and its members decided to solidify their plans at the be- country. "The important part of jug band music is that it's ferent things will be happening at once," Murray said. ginning of this semester with their first official show, in harkening back to old time traditions," Homans, UTD will also sponsor a Promise Auction in McKinley's at 7 p.m. the Grounds for Change Coffeehouse on Nov. 11. Allegheny's Jug Band co-founder and enthusiast, said. Friday, organized by Nagle and junior Stephanie Todaro. Various organi- The group described themselves as "six members per- He calls this effort a "third jug band revival." "I've been zations both on and off campus have "promised" gestures for the auction, forming music in the grand old jug band style." They dreaming of jug bands since sophomore year," he added. such as dinners provided by fraternities and sororities, in support of play jug music as well as songs by more modern artists, All but one of the Jug Band members will graduate in UTD's philanthropic efforts. such as Britney Spears. "We're in for fun," senior Dan the spring. Lone junior Valenta has some concerns with "It's really a worthwhile cause, and at the same time it's a ton of fun," Walpole said. "We are a group of people who gel togeth- carrying on the tradition without her band-mates. "It Nagle said. Fadden agreed. "We want people to start feeling connected er well." would be pretty difficult to continue without their musi- with Up 'tit Dawn," she said. Members of the Jug Band are senior Dave Homans on cal abilities," she said. This event will also consist of a raffle, what Todaro referred to as a mandolin, banjo, guitar and harmonica; senior Dan The band has two more shows before the semester's "Chinese" auction, where students can win prizes such as free pizza, a ta- Walpole on tuba, guitar and kazoo; Kerns on mandolin end. They will perform tonight at 8 p.m. in the coffee- pestry from In Phase, tanning sessions and Blockbuster gift cards. UTD and guitar; junior Abby Valenta on washboard, kazoo house on behalf of the Jamaican Mission Trip fundraiser, members will sell raffle tickets for $1 in Brooks, the Campus Center and and percussion; senior Curtis Stumpf on guitar, man- and they're also participating in Jamnesty on Saturday, the Post office during lunch and dinner until the end of the week. dolin, harmonica and saxophone, and senior Steve Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. in the coffeehouse. For more information, contact the UTD office, located in the Student "Paco" Harding on jug, guitar and harmonica. Activities room, at 332-4848 or e-mail [email protected] . —see BAND, page /6— Jug band music dates hack to the early 1900s, with Page 12 Weekend December 6, 2001 Weekend Where@bouts P

Bands: Rambo, Crucial Unit, + Bands: Creation is Crucifixion, —a column by Matt Meehan more TBA Commit Suicide, Kalibas, Free When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Barabbas Have you ever hit that point where you just want to say, "Okay, that's enough'?" That's what happened to me Where: Roboto II When: Monday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. a week before my comp was due. Now I told myself at the beginning of the semester that I was not going to How Much: $5 / $4 for members Where: Roboto II whine about something that we all have to do even though nobody wants to do it It's tempting to use my week- Misc: All Ages. http://www.thero- How Much: $5 / $4 for members ly public forum to complain about things that upset and annoy me, so I took extra precautions not to mention the botoproject.org/ Misc: All Ages. http://www.thero- Senior Comprehensive. "Just because I'm a compingseniordoesn't necessarily .entitle me to sympathy," I botoproject.org/ thought. And I think I did a good job of keeping my promise. Then I became more than simply "another comping senior." I became a comping senior too sick, to get off of Bands: Morbid Angel, Deicide, Bands: Scrotum Grinder, Circle of the couch, let alone make it to a computer lilt) to write a column. Perhaps some sympathy is in order, I thought. Zyklon, Soilent Green, Exhumed Dead Children, Parallax View, Perhaps I'll ask the editors to run a piece from last year's Campus, one that I've saved on out : school's fabulous When: Monday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Fortiori FTP server. I felt bad copping out in this fashion, but my hands were tied. Some of you realized you were read- Where: M (formerly Metropol) When: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. ing a recycled idea, and others did not. And if you hadn't seen it the first time it appeared in print, then let me How Mach: $20 advance / $22 at Where: Roboto I snottily point out that to you, it was brand new. door How Much: $5 / $4 for members So during that brief hiatus, along with Thanksgiving break, I was able fo rest and recover quite nicely. I was Misc: All Ages. Misc: All Ages. http://www.thero- also given the opportunity to listen to others' suggestions about what I should write, and exposed to several upset- botoproject.org/ ting ideas that I feel I should address. People come to me so often with topic suggestions that I frequently feel Bands: The Get Up Kids, + more overwhelmed. I wonder why I, of all people, am picked to voice complaints and call for changes in campus TBA affairs. Of course I'm flattered by the consideration, but I'm too modest to be able to guarantee that you're not When: Monday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Where: Laga wasting your time and effort by going through me. But as always, I'll try my best to help in any way that I can. How Much: $15 One reader suggested that 1 write, about The Loop, the flagship of Allegheny's mass transit system. Why is it always late'? Why is ridership lower than it should be given the overwhelming number of students who attend the downtown bars on weekends? I can't deny that I've noticed this phenomenon as well This whole Loop idea originated as a way to prevent weekend revelers from driving to Chestnut St., getting tossed and crashing into a telephone pole because they're trying to drive and eat a Country Fair Mighty Bite at the same time Then we have COMPLETE CONFUSION people complaining that The Loop needs to change its image so that people don't think that it's a "drunk bus." A CARTOON BY CAM TERWILLIGER This concern over image intrigues me. Personally, I'd rather people think that Allegheny students get drunk and ride a bus than that we are a constant danger to ourselves and those around us. But never mind what I think. Within the constraints of our school's budget, I don't know if we can improve service. But I do know that mass You are getting transit is rarely on time The only leader who successfully made any form of transportation system efficient, I'm sleepy... told, is Mussolini. And if you believe that bit of propaganda, then you must next ask yourself if you're really will- McNuggets are ing to give up all of your liberties in the name of the state --- or I guess the Allegheny Student Government (ASG), quality chicken. in this case just to be able to get to Chipper's on time I wonder why the Italians of the mid-- 20th century were in such a hurry all the time So perhaps poor transit service is one of the costs we must pay if we are to retain the liberties that we hold most dear. These liberties of course include free speech, freedom to perform endzone dances and the freedom to remove uncomfortable helmets after big plays and smile for the camera, right? Not according to the NFL, which consistently fines and penalizes players for expressive conduct, such as celebration and taunting. Several readers have suggested that I air their grievances about this business, and I cannot help but oblige. I don't know what Kordell Stewart said to guy who tried — and failed -- to tackle him on the play where he drew his most recent "taunting" penalty, but I'm sure it couldn't have been any more vulgar and threatening than something Jack Lambert might have said to Jack Tatum during one of the fabled Steelers/Raiders matchups of the 1970s. I mean, it's Kordell we're talking about here. He's a quarterback, and he still has all of his teeth. How scary can he be? But before you get all up in arms, consider how lame football would be if players were allowed to do what- ever they wanted. Coaches reserve the right to bench, fine, and spit on anyone who refuses to fulfill their role in the pre-designed play. If an offensive guard wants to run a slant pattern instead of clearing a running lane for a "Drive-Thru McHypnotism" teammate, then he should be prepared to face the consequences without the opportunity to appeal to his funda- mental human rights. This is not to say that players should resist the urge to put on a show for the fans, even if this involves antics after the play. I think it's a shame that the XFL didn't catch on I hate fair catches. I think the game should be fun, and that this fun is diminished whenever the home team loses yardage because someone on the field decided to do the same goofy dance that you're doing in your living room. After all he's probably doing it much better. And this is part of the reason why I'm so overwhelmed. I've filled so much space helping others with their Today's Horoscopes concerns that I can no longer fully explore my biggest worries. These issues have to do with the recent search of 0.J. 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By JASON STRONZ Nov. 24 match-up, Catanzarite Sports Editor dropped 22 points to lead the Gators to a 63-46 win. The win pushed The Gator men's basketball team Allegheny's record to 3-1, as they won five games last season, and prepared to travel to Thiel College in opened this year with a loss, but Greenville, Pa. through seven games they haveal- While many people expected ready posted five wins, and hope to Catanzarite and Meerstein to be the continue this trend as they prepare keys to winning for the Gators this for the tough conference schedule season no one could have guessed that lies ahead. It looks like a diffi what would happen at Thiel. First- cult task on paper, but the Gators are year forward Matt Majzlik led more than willing to face the chal- Allegheny with 21 points in a 88-86 lenge. victory. The win would have been a After a dismal season last year, great transition into the conference the Gators wanted anything but to season for the Gators, but unfortu- pick up where they left off. A season nately Ohio Wesleyan would prove opening loss to Grove City in the to be too tough. West Penn Classic did not jolt their "I would have liked for us to confidence. Grove City was one of have been a little more consistent in the five teams the Gators knocked our play," said Head Coach Phil off last season, and the 77-64 loss Ness. "We seemed to blink at times raised a valid question: Could this in both losses, and I feel that we team be worse than last year? Ryan could have won both of them." , Meerstein, a junior co-captain, led Ohio Wesleyan struck the READY FOR BATTLE—The Allegheny women's basketball team goes through their pre-game ritual before Tuesday's game the Gators in the losing effort with achilles' heel of the Gators: they against Oberlin. The Gators won, 68-52, to remain unbeaten in conference play this year. Conference Player of the Week outplayed them in the first half. Jessica Kankoski, a sophomore guard, led the Gators with 21 points and 13 rebounds. The Gators were victorious Allegheny went into the locker room —photo courtesy of Lou Klein, Sports Editor against Hiram on down eight and could not fight their Wednesday night at the way back to a win in the second Wise Center. The 100-65 twenty minutes. Ohio Wesleyan Lady Gators Go 2-for-2 at held on for a 77-67 home victory. win improved their record Catanzarite led the Gators in scoring to 5-2, 1-1 NCAC. for the fourth time in seven games Home to Remain Atop N Tyrell Smith, a junior cen- with 21 points in the loss. ter led Allegheny with 23 If anything has gone wrong for By LOU KLEIN The Gators could stretch their Erin O'Neill drilled a crucial three- points. the Gators this year it has been their Sports Editor lead to no more than four points pointer with exactly one minute to first half play. They have been through the midpoint of the second play to cut thg0.ator lead to one, 68- 19 points. outscored by opponents 204-182 It is often said that a good start half. Finally, Kenyon took the lead, 67. O'Neill th6 fouled Parone, who In the next four games, through the six contests, but it does for a team can lead to a great year. If 54-52, with 8:13 to play in the con- was unable to convert on either of Allegheny answered their critics. not have Ness concerned. that is true, then the Allegheny test. It was Kenyon's first lead since her two free throws. With a chance They picked up a 72-64 victory over "We sure have not started the women's basketball team is on the late in the first half. Allegheny took to take back the lead, Kenyon capi- Washington and Jefferson in the way we finish," he commented, "and right track. The Gators picked up a 58-56 lead when senior center talized on a jumper by Cori Arnold, consolation game of the Classic to though we like to lead wire-to-wire, two conference victories at the Wise Michelle Popovec laid one off the who scored 20 points in the game, to start a four game winning streak. it is not a big concern for us at all." Center this week. They defeated glass with 6:17 to go. Two more key seize a 69-68 lead with nine seconds Nick Catanzarite, a junior co-cap- If the play in the first half has Kenyon 70-69 on Saturday after- buckets from the senior gave the remaining. tain, scored 23 points in the first win been the team's pitfall, then ball con- noon, courtesy of sophomore guard Gators a little breathing room with The Gators called a timeout with to pace Allegheny. Catanzatite's trol and a much improved post game Jamie Parone's two foul shots with 1:48 to play as they held a 68-62 ad- seven seconds to play, seeking a way game high was the first of three in a have been their saviors. According one second to play. The Gators then vantage. to pull out the victory. They were row for him. to Ness, the addition of Majzlik has dispatched Oberlin 68-52 on Kenyon would not go down successful. Arnold fouled Parone While we were at home enjoying made it more difficult for teams to Tuesday night on the heels of a without a fight though. After Sarah —see LADY GATORS, page 14— turkey, rest, and relaxation, defend. He said that teams have had strong second half rally. The club's Fox hit two free throws, teammate Allegheny continued winning. In to worry about guarding to big guys record stands at 5-3, 2-0 in NCAC the Dad's Holiday Classic the Gators now, whereas last season the focus play. picked up two big non-conference was only on an injured Damon The Kenyon game was a back- Inside Sports... wins. • The tournament, which was Clayton. and-forth battle all the way. Kenyon Gators hit the water in Michigan page 14 held at Allegheny, was a big boost "I am really happy with how came to the Wise Center after win- for the Gators. Catanzarite scored Matt and Damon have played," said ning three of their first four contests. The latest Say What? page 15 16 points in the first round 64-58 win Ness. "They have not only made Despite twelve first half points from over Alma College on Nov. 23. The themselves better, but have also al- sophomore guard Jessica Kankoski First-teamNCAC named page 15 win put the Gators in the champi- lowed players like A.J. Casini and and eight from Parone, the Gators onship game against Muskingum held a slim 33-31 lead at the hall. This Week in Sports page 15 —see BASKETBALL, page 1 5— College the following night. In the Page 14 Sports December 6, 2001 Allegheny Swimming to Success at Weekend Meet

By KELLY BOLEN 1:00.06, placing eighth. Di Pietro them confidence," said Di Pietro. Staff Reporter also placed well in the 200-meter fly. The men's team also took sev- She finished that event with a time of enth place overall as a team. The women's swim team com- 2:10.83. Outstanding individual perfor- peted at Eastern Michigan Senior Megan Bush finished mances came from junior John University on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1., ninth in a time of 24.92 in the 50-me- Hreha who took fourth place with and took seventh place overall. "It's ter freestyle, and in the one meter 402.85 points in the three-meter div- a good standing, because we went divine competition Kelley ing competition. Senior Ben against Division I, II, and III Anderson, sophomore, placed third Whittam took sixth in the 200-meter schools," said senior Melonie Di with 215.15 points. breaststroke with a time of 2:07.68. Pietro. Other outstanding performances Sophomore Malcolm Trier fin- The team tapered their workouts came from the 200-meter medley re- ished ninth in the 200-meter back- for this meet, which means that they lay team of junior Bethany Hart, stroke. He also took seventh in the cut down the amount of swimming sophomore Megan Natali, Stone, 100-meter fly with a finishing time they do and gave them more rest be- and Bush who took seventh place at of 52.28. In the 100-meter breast- tween each set. "Personally, I the meet. The same relay team took stroke, first year Matt Wilson took thought that I could have used more ninth in the 400-meter medley relay eighth in a time of 59.59. rest, and so could the team," said Di with a time of 4:09.68. The men also had several good Pietro. Bush, junior Katie Gibson, first- relay finishes. In the 200-meter med- Despite the lack of rest the team year Carolyn Roncolato, and Stone ley relay the team of Trier, Wilson, felt they needed, they still felt their placed seventh in the 200-meter sophomore Steve Rusnica, and se- performances were good. "We had freestyle relay. nior Mike Woyma finished in 1:38. an awesome performance this past The team feels that part of their 22 and took ninth place. The Gators weekend and we are really excited," success was due to the new swim- took eighth place in the 400-meter said Di Pietro. suits they ordered. The suits are the medley relay, Trier, Wilson, Kristi Stone, sophomore, made same types of suits worn by swim- Rusnica, and sophomore Nick the B-cut for nationals in the 100- mers in the Olympics. This is the Girard finished in a time of 3:36.50. meter fly, took sixth place in the race first time the team has ever used the The Gators next meet will be at with a time of 59.54. Close behind suits. "We got special speed suits, Grove City on Saturday. The meet GATOR HONOR WINNER— Sophomore guard Jessica Kankoski was named her was Di Pietro with a time of which helped the team and gave will begin at 1:00. Player of the Week by the North Coast Athletic Conference. —photo courtesy of Office of Student Activities Feather Tour Nest LADY GATORS from page 13 with one second. left, and the sopho- year forward Meredith McDonough more redeemed herself for the two led the way with 13 rebounds apiece, prior misses by draining both free and senior forward Alyssa Hinkle Shopping for that special person this holiday season throws to give the Gators the contributed 11 rebounds of her own. thrilling one-point win. Kankoski All in all, the Gators proceeded to led the Gators with 21 points, while outscore Oberlin 32-18 during the has never been easier! Fox paced Kenyon with 21 of her final 17 minutes to secure the victo- own. ry. 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THROUGH DEC. 24 9 2001 27 lead. 12.5 and 12 points, respectively. The Gators refused to he denied Hinkle and Popovec also find them- 68o N. Main Street, Meadville in the second half. After Kankoski selves atop the rebounding charts for put the Gators back on top with two the Gators, averaging, 8.9 and 8.8 re- Phone 333-9021 free throws to make the score 36-34, bounds per game. the Gators did not relinquish the lead The Gators will have a long time Visit http://www.featheryournest.com the rest of the night. Kankoski ex- to enjoy their two victories. They Holiday Hours for Your Convenience: ploded for 17 second half points af- will not be in action again until Dec. ter being held to just four in the 29, when they play host to the OPEN MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY io TO 7, FRIDAY THROUGH opening half. The Gators dominated Carnegie Mellon Tartans. Tip-off SATURDAY xo TO 5 the hoards as well, outrebounding for the non-conference game will be Oberlin 63-33. 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• What about those Steelers? After the first week of December, the BASKETBALL from page 13 Pittsburgh Steelers are 9-2 and in the lead in the AFC Central. Who would have ever thought that three months ago? Boosted by the solid play of and Tyrell Smith to step up. - bounded, the team only had five fensively." He added, "We have to

Kordell Stewart, Jerome Bettis, Hines Ward, and a ferocious defense, the The post players have been turnovers. show what kind of self-discipline we

Steelers are currently the top seed for the AFC playoffs. With warm something Gator fans have not seen "The play of our point guards has have by staying in our structure and weather teams like Oakland and Miami in the lead in AFC West and East, in a long time. They are eating up been superlative," said Ness. "It has making good decisions. The key is respectively, it would be a great advantage for the Steelers to host these the glass, outrebounding opponents been such a remarkable improve- to not let them learn how to win teams in the chilly confines of Heinz Field in late January. With any luck, 233-216 going into last nights game ment for us." against us."

the Steelers could be making their way to New Orleans in February for against Hiram. According to Ness, The Ohio Wesleyan game is now Ness got what he wanted from Super Bowl XXXVI. this has allowed them to get more behind the Gators and they are now his players last night. The Gators possessions and therefore more looking to start a new winning played tough for 40 mintues, con- • 'What about that upset? The Arizona Cardinals knocked off the chances to get points on the board. streak: one that leads them into the trolling the game's tempo and shut- Oakland Raiders on Sunday 34-31 in overtime. After having their names Most importantly, they have been playoffs. Ness said that the confer- ting down Hiram's offensive attack. tossed around as the class of the AFC, the loss at home came as a shock able to control the ball on offense be- ence is remarkable this season and Tyrell Smith led Allegheny with 23 for the silver and black. Cardinal receiver David Boston split the Raider cause of the play of sophomores that the Gators have to be ready to points, and fellow junior Gabe defense for several key plays in the victory. Raiders fans should he even Billy Dungee and J.J. Wilson. play every night. Skrinjar played superb defense in

more concerned now that stellar defensive lineman Darrell Russell will Dungee and Wilson are both on The Gators played their second limited minutes.

likely be suspended for the rest of the season for a violation of the league's the positive side of the assist to conference game of the season last The team will have to grow with substance abuse policy. The Raiders will need to step up in his absence if turnover ratio, and have created a night against a up-tempo Hiram everyone else in their conference as they hope to make a serious playoff run. much more controlled game tempo team. According to Ness, "They the season progresses. It is safe to for the Gators. In the Ohio Wesleyan shoot the ball well from the outside say that they are headed down a • What about the BCS? What a crazy few weeks it's been on the col- loss, in which Allegheny was outre- so we will have to pressure them de- much better road so far this season. lege football scene. First Nebraska gets blitzed 62-36 by Colorado, sup- posedly knocking them from the title picture. Oklahoma is stunned at • ,pn t,,,,v• • . 4116 111 • • home by Oklahoma State in the final minute, Tennessee upsets Florida in The Swamp, and then Colorado comes through again and upsets Texas in the Big 12 Championship. All of this took place in just eight days. Miami and Tennessee currently occupy the first and second positions in the BCS standings, and a Tennessee win over LSU in the SEC Championship Saturday night will set the Rose Bowl matchup. If they lose, who's going to Pasadena? Either those hard-charging Colorado Buffaloe.s, or "sup- posedly" eliminated Nebraska. SAY WHAT? Lou Klein

• What about Pitt? Yes, those once-dead Pitt Panthers have resurrected themselves over the second half of the season. Their 24-6 victory over Alabama-Birmingham at Heinz Field on Saturday was the team's fifth consecutive win, propelling them into the Tangerine Bowl against North Carolina State on Dec. 20 in Orlando. Even though 6-5 probably wasn ' t what the Panthers were hoping, for at the start of the season, a win in their bowl game would certainly make for a happy offseason.

• What about the Lakers? It looks like the dynasty is at it once again. The Lakers have blistered out of the gates in 2001-02. The nucleus of Shag and Kobe is clicking; and role players Mitch Richmond and Derek Fisher have made solid contributions so far. It may be early, but it is clear The Campus would like to congratulate the Lakers are going to be strong this year. At season's end, Head Coach Phil Jackson may very well be collecting his ninth NBA championship ring. our football and volleyball all-conference

• What about that fast start? The Allegheny men's basketball team has athletes (left to right) gotten off to a fast start this year, posting a winning record in their first seven games. The team has been getting strong play from juniors Nick Dave Pisanick (sophomore, football DL) 28 tackles, Catanzarite and Ryan: Meerstein. Even more encouraging is the strong play the team has been gettinL, in the frontcourt from senior Damon 7.5 sacks Clayton and first-year Matt Majzlik. There are a lot of games to. rzo, but it looks as if the Gators are on their way back up the NCAC ranks. Brian Woods (sophomore, football KR/PR) 24.9 yards per kick return, 9.8 yards per punt return THIS WEEK IN SPORTS Meghan Radkowski (senior, volleyball MH) 302 digs, Saturday 12/8 260 kills, 55 blocks Men's Basketball — vs. Wittenberg 3:00 Ralph Tune (senior, football LB) 46 tackles, 2 sacks Men's and Women's Swimming at Aaron Polack (sophomore, football K/P) 5/7 field Grove City 1:00 goals, 37.7 yards per punt Wednesday 12/12 for more Gator all-conference athletes in the first spring edition of The Campus!) Men's Basketball at Gannon 8:00 —photo courtesy of Lou Klein, Sports Editor

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