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Emily Gonzalez "including doing cognitive research on Associate News Editor how the mind works and talking with the smoking ban? students and colleagues about how Responsible Regulation was unavailable the mind works. " Meghan McCallum This coming summer, Lawrence According to Cohen, by combining Features Editor to comment. University will welcome a new member of the titles of provost and dean of the Students on campus also reacted to - the administrative and academic staff. On the smoking ordinance. After a petition faculty, Lawrence wanted to "re- After a long battle between smokers, March 29, 2005, it was formally for the referendum had enough signa­ enhance" the position. Though the two non-smokers, and all those in between, announced by President Jill Beck that tures to hold a vote, LUCC President Pete positions are very large and include the smoking referendum held on Tuesday David Burrows will take the position of Snyder decided to make an effort to help the requirements as chief academic concluded that, starting July 1, Appleton new provost and dean of the faculty. Lawrence community members get their officer of the university and principal will have Wisconsin's strictest smoking Burrows, currently dean of the college voices heard. He put up signs around administrative officer concerned with ban. The referendum passed by a margin and vice president of academic affairs at campus encouraging us to vote and also shaping and directing the educational of more than 2,000 voter, 9,726 voters Beloit College, replaces Dean of the e-mailed campus groups such as the mission of the university, Burrows' favored the ban while 7,551 voters Faculty Kathleen Murray. Government Club, the College experience indeed seems to qualify opposed the ban. The decision to search for a new dean Republicans, the College Democrats, and him for the job. Once implemented, the ban will pro­ and provost was made after it was the Wellness Committee. "[Burrows] is an academic him­ hibit smoking in all Appleton businesses. announced that Murray would not be With the help of Kass Kuehl and self,” said Cohen, adding that "(you) The ordinance prohibits smoking in all continuing on in the position. Murray, a activities director Paul Shrode, Snyder cannot be effectively in charge of the indoor public places, public transporta­ member of the Lawrence faculty since the organized a shuttle van to voting places. faculty and not be a scholar." tion, a radius of 20 feet from entries of all late '80s as a professor of piano, was dean The three took turns driving to ensure As provost and dean of the facul­ city-owned structures including the of the Conservatory of Music and served shuttling throughout the day. ty, Burrows will be working very Appleton Public Library and the Transit as dean of the faculty since June 2003. Yet for all the effort put into mobiliz­ closely with President Beck, as part of Center, all city parks, all educational According to a recent online notice, ing voters from our campus, Snyder stat­ her administrative staff. With facilities and all places of employment. Murray will be returning to full-time ed that a total of about ten students on "exactly how he or she would teach a President Beck beginning her term as The ban excludes retail tobacco stores, teaching after this summer. showed up to take advantage of the shut­ class," said Snyder. the first new president in 25 years, this theatrical performances, and bed and Burrows’ appointment comes after a tle van. (He added, hopefully, that per­ According to Cohen, Burrows was will be a time of transition and change for breakfast, hotel, and motel rooms. rather lengthy search process, which haps some had walked, since the weather ultimately chosen because he had the the Lawrence community. "When I visited Appleton political action groups took began in December 2004. Serving on the was so nice.) most experience within a liberal arts col­ the campus, I was impressed with the sides on the issue of the smoking ban search committee were seven faculty Low voter turnout is not uncommon, lege — he "knows us." For someone like students, and faculty and staff," said early. The Clean Air Works group sup­ members, including chair of the commit­ especially for small events like referen- Burrows, who comes from a fellow ACM Burrows. "I was also very impressed with ported the ban while the Citizens for tee Professor Paul Cohen, as well as five dums. But it seems somewhat surprising college, "the learning curve would be the energy, enthusiasm and ideas of Responsible Regulation opposed the ordi­ students who were recommended by pro­ that Lawrentians did not take much shorter.'' President Beck, and I very much look for­ nance. fessors and asked to give feedback to the action on this issue. Snyder opined that Burrows' background is somewhat ward to working with her." Gayle Hardt, treasurer of Clean Air faculty committee. About fifty applica­ many non-smoking students have no extensive: originally from New York City, As Burrows prepares to make the Works, says that the grassroots organiza­ tions were received, then narrowed down preference for or against the ban, and Burrows holds a Ph.D. in psychology and transition to Lawrence, he expressed tion was formed in December 2004 specif­ to nine phone interviews and from there therefore saw the referendum as a win- first taught at the State University of excitement in working with students and ically to combat Appleton's referendum. to the final four applicants, who came to win situation. Therefore, they did not New York's Brockport campus for eight faculty during the upcoming year — par­ The group organized the petition to have campus for a decision. bother voting. years. After this, he taught for 17 years at ticularly within certain programs that he the referendum placed on the April ballot As part of the process, the student Personally, Snyder says that he is Skidmore College in upstate New York, said he was eager to become part o£ such and worked with the American Lung committee met with each candidate over "totally against the ban." He'd prefer peo­ where he was also dean of the faculty for as tutorial opportunities and making a Association, American Cancer Society, the course of about a month, having infor­ ple to be able to choose whether they three years. He has been at Beloit for stronger capstone program. "I would like Smoke Free Wisconsin and Campaign for mal interviews over breakfast. "We talked went to smoking or non-smoking restau­ eight years, teaching and holding the to see Lawrence continue its growth as an Tobacco-Free Kids to send mailings about about student related issues a new rants and bars, and added that the ban position of dean of the college — similar to excellent liberal institution with a — secondhand smoke. Provost would have to deal with," said will be detrimental for Appleton business dean of the faculty — and vice president deserved — national reputation," said On behalf of Clean Air Works, Hardt Pfete Snyder, one of the students on the owners. "We should respect [the owners) of academic affairs. Burrows. There are many ways that this says that the group is thrilled that the committee. Issues discussed included how as a society," he added. According to Burrows, his interest in will happen and I look forward to getting referendum passed and added that, "The to increase diversity among the faculty So for all you smokers out there, it cognitive psychology led him to become ideas from faculty and students about vote makes a statement — that Appleton and increase the amount of faculty-led looks like the only thing to do is keep it interested in teaching and being involved Lawrence". is a progressive community and one that student research. In addition, the candi­ outside. Whether the ban is bad or good in a college setting. "I have always been Burrows will begin the institutional cares about enhancing our quality of life." dates were required to give a presentation transition at Lawrence in July 2005. news, in any case it’s a reminder to us to excited about ideas," said Burrows, A representative from Citizens for take advantage of our right to vote. Watson Fellowship sends two Lawrence students abroad

Doris Kim and the Watson doesn't just let you plans to travel to the Far East. She Staff Writer travel, it lets you execute a meaning­ will further pursue her interest in the ful project along the way. And the pro­ interactions of nature and the public, ject is yours — there are no professors and habitat conservation actions With a $22,000 fellowship award giving out assignments or deadlines taken in different areas of the world. to their name, two of our own — it's totally up to you.” Scheer plans on pursuing her fas­ Lawrence University seniors have Lawrence University nominates cination of birds and performing field been granted the opportunity to have four students each year through a studies of habitats while trailing one their names known to the world. process of project proposals, personal of the world's longest and most impor­ The Watson fellowship program statements and campus interviews. tant migratory bird routes, passing provides graduating students with Each student must research and through Russia, New Zealand, the the chance for independent explo­ design an individual twelve-month Philippines, and South Korea. ration in the field of their choice, with program for the application. The pro­ "Eventually I would like to pub­ the freedom to pursue it anywhere in gram selects the top proposals from lish my collected data in a scientific the world. The only restriction is that the nation's top liberal arts colleges journal, and pursue a career in eco­ the entire excursion must be spent and universities. logical field studies," said Sheer. "So outside the United States. "I was interested in the scholar­ my project will allow me to explore Kelly Scheer, a biology major, and ship because it challenges you to this field. I wasn't ready to head into Benjamin Klein, a music performance develop an entire project that is grad school right after Lawrence. (tuba) and theory/composition major, uniquely yours, and then challenges School is all I've ever really known are the 63rd and 64th Lawrence you to further implement it in a year and I feel like I needed to explore a bit recipients since the program's incep­ abroad. I have always been interested more." tion in 1969. After a demanding appli­ in developing independent projects in Klein, an established performer cation process, these two students the arts and this fellowship seemed and composer on campus, will use his were notified of their selection for the like a great opportunity," added Klein. fellowship to challenge his study in Watson fellowship this March. Using her background in biology music and seek out creative interac- "I had been planning to apply for and experience in bat activity in her Photo of Scheer (inset) courtesy of lawrence.edu. Photo of Klein by Cora Schroeder. the Watson ever since my freshman independent summer research study Watson Fellowship winners Kelly Scheer and Benjamin Klein prepare to spend year" Scheer said. "I love to travel, in Door County last summer, Scheer See Watson on page 3a year studying abroad. THE LAWRENTIAN

2 FEATURES FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2005 Putting a face on 170 prospies to hit Mark financial aid: Sara campus this Monday Johnson’s MeghanMpphan MrPallnm McCallum "Obviouslv."Obviously, we we don't don't know know yet Features Editor what the final academic profile of the soapbox Beth Holman class will be," said Ken Anselment, director of admissions, "but the stu­ As you're making your way to When you think of financial aid, dents to whom we've offered admission Betsy Winter classes this Monday, you may spot a speeches Staff Writer what you do think of? It's much more have higher high school ranks and species common to the Lawrence cam­ than sending out e-mails telling us their average standardized test scores pus this time of year— prospective stu­ what documents we re missing. In the are a good notch above last year's Katy Stanton dents. A whopping 170 of them, along When Sara Beth Holman was an spring, the Financial Aid Office admitted students." Staff Writer with their parents, will be exploring undergraduate student at Northern answers a lot of questions from The conservatory aspirants also campus for Admitted Student Day. Michigan University, her work-study incoming students. They've got to fig­ prove to be a balanced representation Have you ever wanted to stand on a Thanks to faculty, students, and job was in the financial aid office. ure out everyone's financial aid pack­ of different instruments, Syverson yellow crate and bellow out your inner­ staff, the admitted prospies will be Now the director of financial aid here ages, answer more questions about noted. most thoughts about whatever issue staying in residence halls, attending at Lawrence, Sara Beth has her mas­ what each document and award "This is my first year at Lawrence you should choose while people mill classes, and participating in mini­ ter's degree in means, and then do and I am really impressed with the around below you, wondering what you advising sessions, according to Steve organizational the same thing quality of these students and the are doing? Well, here's your chance. Syverson, dean of admissions and management from with current stu­ range of talents and experiences they Marie Johnson, a freshman, has financial aid. the University of dents! If you have will bring with them to the campus," given Lawrence University students "We are grateful for the fabulous Phoenix. an on-campus job, said Anselment, who worked in and faculty a new outlet for their frus­ help we are receiving... this is a real Five years you have an Marquette University's admissions trations, opinions, and ideas. Eveiy campus-wide event!" Syverson said. ago, Sara Beth employment card. .office for 12 years before coming to Monday and Wednesday at 12:25 p.m., The day's activities will hopefully give was hired by These cards are Lawrence this September. Johnson gives someone the opportunity the students an intimate view of what Lawrence as an generated for each So keep your eyes out for these to climb onto the yellow speech-giving it's like to be a Lawrentian. associate director student by the awesome prospective students this crate and let loose. As the speaker you Syverson also mentioned that of financial aid. Financial Aid Monday — you never know who might stand by the clock to the east of Main there are a record-breaking 2,030 Before coming to Office. There is no be living across the hall from you next Hall while the students, staff, and facul Lawrence applicants this year, with Appleton, Sara such thing as an year! ty that go to Downer or Lucy's stream 360 spots in the class available. Beth and her fam­ average day for past, listening to your 6pinions and, at ily had lived in Sara Beth. the end, giving their own reactions. Duluth, Minn. But working in This event was designed to give Originally from the Financial Aid Big Picture Theater has voice to controversial issues. Johnson the Green Bay Office is not all claims that "applying knowledge comes area, Sarah Beth that Sara Beth from feeling challenged and we are not said it was great does! The most opened in Appleton often given the chance to voice our opin­ to come home when her husband got a important thing to her is spending ions and challenge each other's views. job there. She is really close to both time with her family. Now that she These soapbox campaigns encourage the idea to the public, and eventually her mom and her sister. Saturday just finished her master's degree, Liz Tubman students and faculty to express their shopping is a common activity! Sara Beth says that she, her husband, Staff Writer work with a local construction compa­ opinions in an informal, yet veiy public ny to make plans for the building. The first year the Holmans were and their 8-year-old daughter will be fashion. in the area, Sara Beth worked in K-12 Since its opening last month, the So far, speech topics have included out camping more often. And now that If you are looking for the next big on a grant program. The financial aid theater has received excellent the twice-a-week crate speech itself, the it's getting nicer out, their daughter cinema experience in the Appleton director at Lawrence had saved Sara response from the surrounding area. state of the environment, and will go from hockey to baseball and area, check out the brand new Big LUCC Beth's e-mail address for a year and summer hockey! And there are always Executive director Ed Bisaillon pet rules. Johnson encourages faculty finally, when a position became avail­ Picture Theater just a few short remarked that the theater has had "a those shopping trips with her mom blocks away. The Big Picture Theater as well as students to participate. He able, offered it to Sara Beth. and sister! very gratifying response from the believes that professors frequently give of Adventure and Discovery, located community, as well as great support at 215 E. Washington Street, opened up their opinions for the sake of impar­ from the media." tial education. For him, in this event, its doors just a few weeks ago on The Big Picture Theater is cur­ learning is in fact the highest priority; Guster, Better than March 19. rently showing two large format With six stories, an eighty-foot the speedi needs to be about a hot issue, films. "Everest” features footage from not just one that toots the speaker's wide screen, and an 18,000 watt digi­ a video camera that has literally tal surround sound system, this the­ own horn. traveled to the top of the world. The best part of this program is Ezra tickets available ater is definitely catered for the opti­ Acrophobics can journey along with mal cinema experience. This large that anyone can do it, and topics can be basics yet innovative style comple­ Lewis and Clark as they explore Audrey Hull format theater seats 298 people and on any issue the speaker chooses. SUM Writer ments Guster's earthy music, which thousands of miles of untamed uses "8/70" film, which is four times Johnson insists, however, that the cho­ might explain why they were asked to wilderness in "Lewis and Clark: larger than normal thirty-five mil­ sen topic "be one that the speaker is open for the headliners. Great Journey West." Opening in late passionate about" — and how could it limeter film, to show its movies. Guster is coming to the PAC, and Although BTE is currently less April, "To the Limit" follows four The Big Picture Theater was the not be? Standing and arbitrarily shout­ who is more thrilled about it than well known, at least among Lawrence world-class athletes as they strive for brainchild of owner Jim Bork for sev­ ing at countless faces that pass by takes sophomore Jacob Vosper? "Am I excit­ students, expect their fanbase to grow success and perfection in the compet­ eral years before it became a reality. quite the brave orator. ed? Uh, yeah!" he said. dramatically after their opening set on itive world of sports. Bork's idea for bringing a large for­ So as you exit your 11:10 dasses on Vosper's sentiments aptly reflect April 27. According to Amazon.com, This theater is definitely not your mat cinema to the Fox Cities area Mondays and Wednesdays, take a those of the Lawrence student body. "Kevin Griffin, the group's average, run of the mill movie the­ occurred to him seven or eight years moment at listen to that crazy person Since they went on sale March 30,277 singer/songwriter/guitarist, has excel­ ater. It is meant to be a community a^o while he was traveling in larger standing on a yellow crate hollering at tickets out of 500 have been sold at the lent pop instincts," which should make resource, not only as a source of cities and tourist destinations with you. Maybe you'll like what he says, or LU box office, which means that those for a satisfying show. entertainment but as a source of edu­ similar theaters. Once joining forces —- as- Mark Johnson hopes — maybe of you who want to see the show should Guster, sponsored by SOUP, was cation as well. For showtimes and with his partner Chuck Barnum, the you won't and you can step up to the buy tickets before it sells out. chosen through a student survey. ticket prices, visit www.bigpic- two were able to work together to sell crate next week. A low-fi, indie-pop band, Guster Other potential guests included OK turetheater.com. has been likened to previous Lawrence Go, Dashboard Confessional, They visitor Ben Folds, which should please Might Be Giants, and The Postal fans of mellow rock. However, this Service. All in all, students are feeling label should not scare off aficionados of good about Guster. However, beware of harder sounds; if Guster's dynamic long lines and possible rioting when live show doesn't win them over, spe­ tickets sell out. cial guest Better than Ezra should. Tickets are available to the stu­ Better than Ezra compares their dent body for $12.50 with ID at the LU music with Britpop acts like Oasis and box office, and general public tickets Coldplay, commenting on their website can be purchased for $30 at the PAC that "there's a lot of Nick Drake" influ­ box office by calling 920-730-3760. ences in their songs. Their back-to-the-

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FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2005 FEATURES 3 You don’t have to be a rocket scientist... Emily Passey poster in their department. The con­ The project is similar to the model done most of the work on their own, small and relatively unknown — but Staff Writer test sounded cool, and the cash prize rocket kits that some hobbyists use, getting together in their free time to that last detail could change if the really got them interested. After some except that it's stronger and faster, build. Their ideas come from online team is successful. research, the two decided they had to with more power and altitude resources and communication with The guys say that the project is Many Lawrentians have no idea do it and got Douglas and Ryan on involved. The four have been working others who have built rockets before. A lots of fun and gives them hope for get­ what goes on in Youngchild Hall, let board. on engineering the rocket since great machinist, a guy at Hobbytown, ting jobs in the future. As of press alone the machine shop in the base­ They are participating in a compe­ December, working within size restric­ and their faculty adviser Professor time, the rocket is still in pieces and ment. Four junior physics majors, how­ tition sponsored by the Wisconsin tions and with the supplies given John Brandenberger have all offered needs to have some design glitches ever, have been spending a lot of time Space Grant Consortium, affiliated them: an engine and an up to $ 1,000 their input. worked out, but even an inexperienced down there, working together to build with NASA. The contest is open to any reimbursement for materials. Although the Lawrence team is in eye can see that it's taken a lot of a two-stage rocket. accredited four-year undergraduate Eventually, the rocket will fly to competition with schools that boast work, and even pretty much looks like Nathaniel Douglas, Aditya Goil, school in Wisconsin. The winning team 10,000 feet. specialized rocketry or engineering a rocket! Duncan Ryan, and Rupesh Silwal met takes home $5,000 and a lot of pride. Besides letting them into the departments and a lot of skill and The launch date of April 30 steadi­ in the physics department; Ryan The team had to create and present a machine workshop, the Lawrence fac­ experience, they say that for them this ly approaches, to take place in Bong claims it was "love at first sight." proposal — which will count for half of ulty hasn't been able to offer the stu­ contest is about pride. Lawrence has Recreational Park outside of Kenosha. Silwal and Goil discovered an adver­ their final score —to get accepted. dents much help. So the boys have little experience with rocketry and is We suggest they take pictures! tisement for a rocket competition on a Braier smothered in N o w , awards all your incoming Alex Week Sports Editor

calls can be free. LU basketball standout Chris Braier's mantle has received a significant decorative upgrade in the past few weeks. Never mind the question of whether or not he has a man­ tle in his Sage quad, for that information is irrelevant. The good stuff is that, in addition to being named first-team All Midwest Conference last month, he recently received fourth-team All-American honors. The worm in the tequila bottle was, however, his selec­ tion to the 2004-05 MWC Winter Academic All-Conference Team. Let's pause for a moment and truly let this information sink in. Although no empirical studies have been conducted on how frequently a basketball player of this caliber receives recognition in the world of academia, one must think that the probability gods aren't shining down too brightly on his case. To make the scenario even more eye-pop­ ping, three additional LU men's basketball letter-winners were mentioned as classroom elites. Seniors Jason Holinbeck and Brett Sjoberg and junior Kyle MacGillis also gar­ nered awards. With four recipients, the team had the highest number of awards for any men's basketball team in the conference. Hats off to Braier, Coach Tharp, and the rest of the team for an amazing season and hopefully more to come next year.

Watson Unlimited CALL ME” Minutes continued from page 1 tions abroad. During his years at Lawrence, he has performed with the symphony orchestra, jazz and wind ensembles, and the improvisa­ tion group. His compositions have been award­ ed the Pi Kappa Lambda Composition Award and the James Ming Scholarship in Composition. Klein plans to travel to Amsterdam, Sydney and Hong Kong to expand his more traditional experience with music, and gain resourceful influence from young artists like him. "I am arriving in these cities at about the same time as a new music festival. I plan on meeting other emerging artists, composers, and musicians at them and spend my four 7 ^ U.S. Cellular months in each city proposing collaborations" We conned with yotr. said Klein. Such an opportunity is open to all Lawrence students, and both Scheer and Klein highly recommend applying. Said Scheer: "It’s amazing to read your dream on paper, and even more amazing when you are granted the opportunity to realize that dream." THE LAWRENTIAN

OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2005 The E-Spot Letter from J-Board Not to mention Olive Garden December 2, 2004 If you wish to appeal this decision you must inform the Dear, President, in writing, within three days of receiving this letter. You know what I love about New York? Aside from an amazing sports The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the team — which resides in the Bronx — and a delightful little eatery called results of your Judicial Board hearing on December 2, The members of the Board hope you understand that Carnegie Deli, I love the Italians. The Sicilians, to be exact. Such a rich and 2004. After careful review of information provided by all our responsibility is to hear all formal complaints, decide powerful heritage this ethnicity boasts. Rising from the barren soil of their if a violation has been committed and apply a sanction native land, to persevere in the face of political marginalization, cultural, participants at the hearing, the Judicial Board has unani­ when warranted. We hope you understand that you need and intellectual deprivation. These remarkable individuals somehow found mously found you in violation of the alcohol policy, disrup­ to respect the rights of others if we are to maintain a sat­ their way to the great land of America where they flourished in all aspects tive conduct, and the personal safety policy. isfactory living and learning environment at Lawrence. of life. The board has decided on the following sanctions: The college community must insist upon the cooperation Take Salvatore Luciana for example. Bom in Sicily in 1896. As a young and responsible judgment of all students. boy Salvatore relied on his ingenuity in order to survive the often punish­ ing streets. From selling fruit in Manhattan to running favors for more Disciplinary probation the remainder of the 2004-2005 If you have any questions or concerns regarding the "prosperous" men, little Salvatore climbed the ladder of social mobility academic year. Further violation of the Social Code shall hearing or the appeals process, please contact me or the until, upon his death, he found himself sitting atop a tidy lump sum of over result in a minimum penalty of suspension. Dean of Students, Nancy Truesdell. 250 million dollars. Or what about Vito Genovese, another Sicilian trans­ plant who through hard work and diligence eventually ran an extremely In addition, you must meet with Paul Valencic, Alcohol Sincerely, successful pizza establishment which, in classified tax statements, amaz­ Education Coordinator, to complete an alcohol assessment ingly netted nearly 40 million in its first year in business. So, what made and to discuss the relationship between alcohol use and Ben Weston these grubby street urchins into wealthy individuals? It all comes down to anger. You will be required to perform 10 hours of service related to alcohol education. In order to complete these Chair, Judicial Board character — an iron clad character. Character is what defines us as human beings. Each of us, by way of our sanctions, you must schedule an appointment with Paul Valencic no later than January 10,2005. The service must genetic makeup and influence of the surrounding environment develops be completed by the end of Term II of the 2004-2005 acad­ into a "unique human being," a principle I believe is preached heavily in grades 1 through 5. As we mature and make increasingly sophisticated deci­ emic year. sions, character often dictates if we will end up surrounded by Beryamins and Benzes, or wake up to a nasty individual in a three-piece suit squirting metal in our general direction. This brings me back to why I love the Sicilians. The Sicilians were especially proud of their ability to groom character. One of the most prized traits learned by an individual was that of honor. Because the Sicilians were so proud of grooming within their communities they gave honor a special name. They called it "omerta." Omerta essential­ A m essage trom Sam i Jankins the Ariel Editor-hvCliiet: ly is a system which ensures that one will live up to the high moral expec­ tations his forefathers felt were so desirable. Failing to do so could see a babbo end up "sleeping with the fishes" and this has nothing to do with Hello everyone! Jits tine Reimnitz and 1 are excited to start ott this year’s Ariel snorkeling. as co-editois-in-chief. \X e have already started to put the pieces together to get Another trait the Sicilians highly treasured was a man's ability to keep his word. This ties in nicely with their reverence for honor. If a man could the Ariel going alongside our enthusiastic stall. This message is being sent out not keep his word then he was a "stonzo" — a dope, an idiot — useless to to ask tor your help is order to make the Ariel a success. It anyone has candid society and dealt with accordingly. Because the Sicilian society had been wracked by chaos and corruption as a result of constant invasions by out­ photos that they would like seen in the Ariel, either e-mail them to siders, societal members were hard-pressed to decipher who was on the good [email protected] or drop them olt at the Into Desk. Please do not turn side and who was on the bad. in all posed pictures as we are looking tor variety. Therefore, a man's word was golden — it had to be trusted. If not, then the whole community system would collapse. Bugsy Siegel is a prime exam­ ple of a prosperous individual who could not keep his word and was rele­ Thanks, gated to a more appropriate institution. So, what can we learn from our Mediterranean friends? Bada Bing! You Sami got it! Grow some balls and start working on some character. The worst you could do is end up in the sanitation industry. Until next time, Ciao cugines. W hat’s your scholarship? "How do people make it through life without a sister?” -Sara Corpening Kappa Kappa Gamma Open Recruitment

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FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2005 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 5 STAFF EDITORIAL PHOTO POLL: The Gilded ideals of N enEdkonx Lawreniian What are your dreams h r Editor in Chief: the new girl Katharine Enoch The I^mrctitian Managing Editor: Reid Stratton The Lawrentian is back, and better than ever. Our third term "changing of the guards" has welcomed seven new mem­ Layout Editor: bers and several changes to our editorial board. Cleo Slaughter Assisting Beth McHenry on news will be Emily Gonzalez. Associate Layout Editor: Meghan McCallum will bring insight into our features section, Corin Howland replacing me as I move to editor-in-chief. Former A&E Editor Reid Stratton is our new managing editor and replacing him “To spread cubanismo article by Copy Chief: will be the dynamic duo of Paul Karner and Cory Robertson. article.” Dan Holbrook Partners in crime Alex Week and Peter Griffith will be covering -Emily Gonzalez Associate Copy Editor: sports, stepping up for "old timer" Andy York. Christine Julia Robinson Beaderstadt will be demonstrating her quick trigger finger, assisting Sandi Schwert as photo co-editor. Features Editor: Departing editor-in-chief Peter Gillette has left us with a Meghan McCallum rich tradition of creativity, humor, spontaneous ingenuity, and occasionally those "Peter ideas" that make us wonder what the News Editor: Beth McHenry hell he is taking about. I hope to continue along the same veins that have brought character back into our paper. But rather Associate News Editor: than imitating Peter's "alignment of interests" philosophy, I'd Emily Gonzalez prefer to take a slightly different approach during my tenure while carrying on the successes of our previous year. Opinions & Editorials Editor: William Dalsen I'd prefer that The Lawrentian not read like a personal rant “To create a beautiful features from someone's livejournal. We have fought criticisms of nar­ section in an altered mental state. row mindedness and elitist interests in the past, but as a stu­ A & E Editor: -Meghan McCallum Paul Karner dent paper, I feel it our job to represent as well as comment on the state of the Lawrence community. I’d like this paper to be Associate A & E Editor: an extension of student life and interests by not only providing Cory Robertson insight into important news and events, but also by giving a bit of humor, a philosophical tangent or two, some sound advice, Sports Editor: and a sense of familiarity to our diverse population. My goal is Alex Week that any student could pick up a copy of our paper and find Associate Sports Editor: something of interest. Peter Griffith I'm excited and eager to begin applying the new ideas that this ed-board has presented. With Reid Stratton keeping us on Photo Editors: topic — in hopes of maybe making it out of the office before 4 Sandra Schwert a.m. — we have the potential to express a new level of creativ­ Christine Beaderstadt “1 hope to usurp Alex’s power ity, new perspectives, and to appeal to a wider range of readers. ruthlessly and swiftly.” Business Manager: -Peter Griffith Kevin White

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Circulation Manager: Letter to the editor Susan Platz Journalism Advisers: I thought the whole point of hard Guster fans will attend the Staff of the Appleton SOUP being allocated thousands show, and SOUP will effectively Post-Crescent of dollars for a "big event" was so serve as a vehicle for Guster to Campus Adviser: they could pay for the costs of the play at the PAC for $12 and $30 Paul Shrode band in order that students if you're a townie. Do the Rolling “For somebody other than the people Stones even charge $30? Why not wouldn't have to. I'm pretty sure that Tariq bullies to read the sports EDITORIAL POLICY: this is how it works at other have Guster play the chapel like page.” schools. I like Guster alright, but Ben Folds when -Alex Week Editorial policy is deter­ I wouldn't pay $12 to see he was here? This mined by the editor. Any opin­ them, and I sus­ doesn't seem like ions which appear unsigned are pect there are your activity fee those of the majority of T h e probably a lot like being put to good Lawrentian’a editorial board. me out there. It use. I don't think Letters to the editor are wel­ would be cool to I'm being cheap, come and encouraged. The editor have a decent band but I've seen a lot reserves the right to edit for style and space. Letters must be come here, like better bands for e-mailed to: less than $12. Did SOUP not get Guster, and whoever [email protected]. wanted to go to it enough money to pay for the Submissions by e-mail should be could go if you picked up a free entire act? If they did get enough text attachments. ticket at the box office before­ funding, are they simply pocket­ hand. This would ensure that you ing the surplus? I for one would “Watch ‘Wife Swap’ in an empty —All submissions to the editori­ bar on a work night.” at least cared enough to remem­ like to know. als page must be turned in to -Paul Karner ber to get a ticket and had at The Lawrentian no later than 5 p.m. on the Monday before publi­ least a minor interest in going to —Justin Eckl cation. see the band. Instead, only die­ —All submissions to the editori­ als page must be accompanied by a phone number at which the author can be contacted. Articles submitted without a contact number will not be published. — The Lawrentian reserves the right to print any submissions The opinions expressed in these editorials are those of the stu­ received after the above deadline dents, faculty, and community members who submitted them. and to edit each submission for All facts are as provided by theThe authors. Lawrentian does ‘To pettily hound people for photos.” clarity, decency, and grammar. —Letters to the editor should not endorse any opinions piece except for the staff editorial,-Christine Beaderstadt not be more than 350 words, which represents a majority of the editorialThe board. and will be edited for clarity, Lawrentian welcomes everyone to submit their own opinions decency, and grammar. —Guest editorials may be using the parameters outlined in the masthead. arranged by contacting the editor in chief or the editorials editor in advance of the publish­ ing date. THE LAWRENTIAN

ARTS & FNTF.RTAINMF.NT FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2005 DochnahlChoir to take the PAC Brad Joe Pfender on the program is Bernstein's ambi­ ond movement, which is a double sweeps Staff Writer tious 'Chicester Psalms," a combined fugue, with one subject, or melody, in Lindert choral/orchestral, multi-movement the orchestra and the other in the choir. • j Rock Columnist work in which he displays his taste for The final piece of the evening is The Concert Choir will be heading satire. Stravinsky's "Firebird Suite." MTNA down the Ave this Friday night to join I Got My Name The LU Concert Choir and the Originally a ballet, the suite, along with the Fox Valley Symphony White Heron Chorale, both directed by with "The Rite of Spring" and Orchestra and the White Heron From Rock and Roll Rick Bjella, will be singing for the "Petrushka," is one of the pillars* of Chorale for a performance in the piece. About the use of both choruses, Stravinsky's career. Stravinsky's long­ nationalsPerforming Arts Center. This event will Bjella cited the need for more than the standing distaste for this early work of bring together the Lawrence students Ben is Back Joe Pfender fifty voices of Concert Choir to balance his faded over time, and his laBt record­ of Concert Choir with the community Staff Writer out the orchestra, in addition to the ing as a conductor, when he was 85, "Awake is the New Sleep" is members of the White Heron Chorale willingness of both ensembles to put included music from "The Firebird." Ben Lee's reinvention. After the and the extra-collegiate musicians in the necessary time and effort into the The FVSO originally talked to amazingly horrible "Hey You, the FVSO, providing a stimulating Junior saxophonist Jesse rehearsals to bring the work together. Bjella about a year and a half ago Yes You" from 2002, Lee has musical environment not only for the Dochnahl won first prize this past Lawrence student soloists for about doing this concert, and now the gone back to the basis of his performers, but for the audience as Monday at the national finals of the "Chicester Psalms" include Alisa opportunity to see all of these truly brilliance and added to the mix well. Music Teachers National Association Jordheim, Deanna Wanner, Ben Horvat masterful works of the twentieth cen­ to create the spring album. The program for the concert is very woodwind Young Artist competition. and Jesse Weinberg. tury could hardly be closer. The perfor­ "This is an album about exciting, including pieces by Leonard The finals were held in Seattle, where The Concert Choir and the FVSO mance at the PAC begins at 7:30 on waking up," says Ben. The Dochnahl performed Flute Sonata in A Bernstein and Igor Stravinsky. The will return after intermission with the Friday, April 8. Tickets are available album is filled with realiza­ minor by C.P.E. Bach, "Scaramouche" "Overture to Candide," written by "Symphony of Psalms" by Stravinsky, from the PAC ticket office, by phone at tions, acceptances, and confes­ Bernstein as a part of his opera by Darius Milhaud, "The Nature of described by Bjella as "a haunting 920-730-3760, or online at www.foxval- sions. After the sterile and 'Candide," is one of the most recogniz­ this Whirling Wheel" by Rodney work able to do unbelievable things." leysymphony.com. impersonal "Hey You, Yes You," able overtures the FVSO could have Rogers, and "In Friendship" by Specifically, he is talking about the sec­ Lee gets personal with songs Karlheinz Stockhausen. After winning picked to open the concert with. Second like the opening trio "Whatever the state title in November, Dochnahl It Is," "Gamble Everything For took first in the five-state Midwest Love," and "Begin.” We see regional competition in January, earn­ Lee's pursuit for change. He ing himself the chance to fly out to Flutist and harpist dose out finally decides to "just do it — Seattle for nationals. whatever it is." Then with Upon winning the regional compe­ "Gamble Everything For Love" tition Dochnahl stated, "The greatest he decides to place his heart on satisfaction I get from the success is W 05 Artist Series the line, and with "Begin" he is the inspiration it gives my own sax sound. Their performance in the coming fictional and nonfictional. Zukerman finally in the position to begin a students here and at home in Cory Robertson week will include compositions ranging has been hailed by The Boston Globe as new life after the past pain he's Montana. That's easily the most valu­ Arte A Entertainment Editor from the Baroque period to the 20th "one of the finest flutists of our time. " experienced (i.e. his break up able aspect; seeing a young musician's century. Works by Benedetto Marcello, Yolanda Kondonassis is a harpist of with Claire Danes). He's "still excitement for music intensify — Jaques Ibert, Alan Hovhaness, and significant artistry and innovation, hav­ singing / twisting new melodies, including my own." Flutist Eugenia Zukerman and Vincent Persichetti will be featured. ing performed her own transcriptions breaking arrangements /... but Jesse is a music education and harpist Yolanda Kondonassis, two A veritable Renaissance woman, and compositions as well as more tradi­ the] just keeps moving." And performance major from Montana and acclaimed musicians known for their Zukerman has found success as a writer tional repertoire. She is a native of the with "Awake Is The New Sleep" according to saxophone professor ability to create interesting and virtu­ and journalist as well as in her primary Midwest and attended Interlochen Arts we see Lee moving in the right Steven Jordheim, he’s a student with ous performances together, will mark focus as a flutist. Educated at the Academy before completing her bache­ direction. "fine talent, dedication and hard the finale of this year's Artist Series. Julliard School of Music under Julius lor's and master's degrees at the Then we have the radio­ work." They will perform Thursday, April 14 at Baker. Zukerman made her formal New Cleveland Institute of Music. ready "Catch My Disease" with Jordheim added, "the finalists in 8 p.m. in the Lawrence Chapel. Tickets York debut in 1971. She has since Kondonassis debuted with the New its "We Will Rock You" foot- the MTNA competition often are grad­ range from $15 for students to $22 for enjoyed a full career as a soloist and York Philharmonic at age 18, and has stomp/hand-clap percussion. I uate students, so winning this compe­ adults. ensemble player, performing with major since appeared with numerous artists should hate this song, but the tition as an undergraduate is certainly Zukerman and Kondonassis are orchestras all over North America, and ensembles across the continents. beat and brightness of the tune an impressive achievement for Jesse." both international soloists who culti­ Europe, and Asia. An accomplished chamber musi­ makes me sing along. They may In addition to the immense recognition vate a commitment to ensemble play­ In 1998 she expanded her influence cian, she has played with musicians not play him on the radio, but that comes with the MTNA title, Jesse ing. They first performed together over by accepting her current position as from the Alban Berg, Guameri, "That’s the way I like it." was awarded a $3,000 prize. His half a decade ago. They have been artistic director of the Vail Valley Music Rossetti, Shanghai, and Vermeer String In the standout track on the achievements have been celebrated by praised by the Richmond Times as Festival in Colorado. Additionally, she Quartets. Kondonassis heads the harp album, "Ache for You,” Lee sings students and faculty alike and will achieving a sound that shows the "best serves as an arts correspondent at CBS departments at the Cleveland Institute a hushed love song as piano and undoubtedly earn him respect for of both instruments" without impedi­ ment by repertoire or an overly blended and has published several books, both of Music and the Oberlin Conservatoiy organ are slowly added. Female years to come. backup vocals repeat as Lee sings, "You're the secret in the back of my skull / there's no D o t logic, but please believe me / our W e’re love's confusing / but it never gets dull." The final song on the UughiDg H you. album, "The Debt Collectors," is (We’re choking on this dinner roll.) perfect. The pace of this acoustic song gallops along "like J o in a racehorse in the evening." It Q starts hushed, but when the L a w ren ce’s 1 chorus hits we hear Lee belt out U/HATS SLACK A W notes we never thought he oldest student Uf fUEAND could hit. What honesty can we THE find in this song? Check these SOMETIMES SLUE publication LAUZEmm lines out: "and I can write my way / out of this pain" and "one S in \JEUEZ day it'll be alright again." This is by far Ben Lee's most eclectic album to date. It has quiet folk songs like he wrote W ork for The for 1997's "Something To Remember Me By." There are electronic folk dance songs like L a w ren tia n i.3 j * 1999’s amazing "Breathing v « Tornados." And he still finds 5 o . . youiJEfEK time to try the world of pop You rock. This is a great album for qo nn<3 g r in y ___ the spring and summer that are C allX 6768 fo r Je

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2005 ARTS & ENTF.RTAINMF.NT Influential poet Robert Creeley dies at 78 colleagues. His avant-garde yet Paul Karner Unbeknownst to those in atten­ with his time and energies during his Black Mountain Review in 1954. Arts and Entertainment Editor dance, the reading would prove to be visit here." Among his colleagues were other extremely evocative poems revolu­ one of Creeley's last. This past week Born in Arlington, Mass., in 1926, experimental poets such as Robert tionized the literary world's concep­ on the morning of March 30, Robert Creeley attended Harvard University Duncan, Denise Levertov, • and tion of how one can experience poetry. This past January, the Lawrence Creeley died at the age of 78 while as an undergrad, but left before grad­ Charles Olson. Creeley is also credited for bring­ community was visited by one of the fulfilling a residency at the Lannan uating, though it was there that he Within the walls of the old church ing the ideals of the Black Mountain most illustrious poets of the 20th cen­ Foundation in Odessa, Texas. published his first poems. He later buildings of which the campus con­ poets out into the literary community tury. Students and faculty filled "Robert Creeley's death is a great went on to receive a master's degree sisted, the Black Mountain Poets, as through his connections with the beat Harper Hall, some seated in the aisles loss to the poetry community," said at the University of New Mexico in they have become known, counteract­ poets of the San Francisco or in the back corners of the room, as Professor Faith Barrett, who was 1960. ed the preconceptions of poetry held Renaissance, such as Allen Ginsberg Robert Creeley read his poems and responsible for bringing Creeley to Throughout his life Creeley pub­ by previous writers in that they gave and Jack Kerouac, as well as his col­ indulged the audience on his personal Lawrence three months ago. "His lished over sixty books of poetry extreme importance to the process of laborations with composers and thoughts and experiences. As the passing marks the end of an era in worldwide, and is widely recognized poetry. The idea of superseding sub­ painters. audience listened intently to the soft- American poetry since he was our last as a major purveyor of the counter- jectivity with the "act" of the poem Robert Creeley has been recog­ spoken old man, expelling upon the living link to the poets of the Black traditional poetry of the '60s. After he was central to this new movement. nized countless times for his contribu­ simple and majestic facets of life as he Mountain school. I'm so glad we had had been invited to the experimental Creeley especially stood out in the tions to the literary world. His influ­ saw them, there was a certain rever­ the chance to bring him to Lawrence Black Mountain College, located in way that he was able to communicate ence on contemporary poetry will only ence that filled the humble auditori­ earlier this year. He was extraordi­ rural North Carolina, Creeley was these same ideals in a much simpler become more apparent in the decades um and duly so. narily vibrant, warm, and generous hired as a teacher and as editor of the and concise manner than many of his to come. David Becker to return Wriston presents: ‘The Modem World* to Lawrence Annicka Campbell them German Expressionist selections Staff Writer acquired in 1982. Each print depicts Bonnie Alger posers and conductors is evident in his would like to uphold its established tra­ an urban landscape, with specific loca­ Staff Writer approach to making music. He empha­ dition, for which he has great respect. tions from around the globe. Gerald sized that one of the greatest parts of He would also like to "make a small Coming back to the sprawl and Geerling's prints visualize the city in a conducting and teaching is "being able contribution to the future development clutter of Appleton is always a little beautifully calm way, or as Sivert put Pennsylvania native David Becker to experience the genius of great com­ of that program." disappointing for those of us who grew it, "a very quiet, clean, streamlined spent his childhood attending posers and sharing that with other "There's a creative energy going on up in or around urban areas. There's light." Ludwig Meidner's chaotic depic­ Philadelphia Orchestra concerts con­ musicians." The challenge, he said, is to here and a positive attitude that's very no denying that the city has its own tion of the city is so accurate that it ducted by Eugene Ormandy. Many "attempt to understand the composer's contagious," Becker said. He added, particular charm, but it lacks a certain seems to move, change, and redefine years later, Becker studied music at real intentions... every time I rehearse "I'm remarkably excited." structural coherence and detail found itself on the page. Ithaca College and the University of or conduct, that composer is sitting in For close friend and fellow in more populated areas of the country. Meidner and Geerling's art may Louisville. In the late seventies he took the audience, and I have to answer to Sinfonian Fred Sturm, Becker's return It might be hard to pick out a continu­ differ stylistically, but those differ­ a teaching position at Lawrence as them. (It’s] unbelievably nerve-wrack­ "marks the professional reuniting of ous pattern in the cluster of low build­ ences play into a larger question of viola professor and director of orches­ ing. The sense of responsibility is very two dear old friends. I have no doubt ings that make up our environment, why artists are so often drawn to the tral studies. He then went on to hold real. I want to meet them all!” His that Maestro Becker's presence will but senior art history major Laura cityscape as a subject. Because of the positions at Oberlin, University of favorite piece of music is whichever one unify and galvanize the Conservatory Sivert's show "The Modem City" pro­ vast differences in its inhabitants and Miami, and UW-Madison, where he has he's currently studying and conducting. faculty forces in a profound way. David vides a refreshing departure from the architecture, the city offers artists a taught and conducted for the past 21 "If it's not the most important in my life has a unique way of bringing faculty,^ uninspired cityscape of Appleton. chance to depict it any way they want: years. at the time, I can't do my best," he staff, and students together, and I'm The exhibit, shown in the Leech no matter what tone the artist chooses, Having played with the Peninsula explained. anxious to witness the impact of his Gallery at Wriston, opened on Friday, it will be an accurate and honest depic­ Music Festival and the Atlanta When asked why he has chosen to personal magic upon the world of music April 1. It's composed of prints belong­ tion. Said Sivert, "I wanted to show Symphony Orchestra, Becker's list of return to Lavyrence, Becker indicated at Lawrence." ing to Lawrence's collection, many of how the city, a modem entity in itself, credits as a violist is impressive. So his respect for the "academic and artis­ was the perfect vehicle for modern what got him hooked on teaching? It tic integrity" of the school, and for the artists to express novel ideas about art was, in fact, the influence of his high "quality of students and artistic facul­ and expression." school orchestra conductor. "He encour­ ty." He is also excited about the possi­ Two other shows also opened at aged me to reach my potential," Becker bility of collaborating with other Wriston on Friday, alongside Sivert's. said. "I strive to be the best artist I can departments, including band, choir, and Beloit art and art history professor be and to share that." Perhaps only jazz. Becker wishes to continue making Mark Klassen's compelling installa­ half-jokingly, associate professor of the premieres of new music a priority tion is featured in the Kohler Gallery, viola Matt Michelic interjected, by trying to program at least one new and in the Hoffmaster Gallery, art his­ "Besides, he is a violist; this is obvious­ work per concert program. "I'm very tory professor Alexis Boylan presents ly the mark of the most discerning dedicated to new music," Becker said. "Guys and Dolls: Gender in American musical minds!" When asked what his hopes are for Art," featuring works which illustrate The maestro's respect for com­ the orchestra, Becker said that he the gradual change in the artist’s depiction and creation of gender roles * throughout American history. All three I shows are inspired, interesting, and Clip'n 'Carry I Photo by Matthew Straughn-Morsedefinitely worth checking out. The exhibitions will be displayed through I Beloit art professor Mark Klassen’s Kohler Gallery installation February 4 - February 10 May 15. I I Fri, 7:30 p.m. Lawrence Choir with FVSOI THE and the White Heron Chorale. PAC. I I JUST RELEASED: Sat, 7:30 p.m. Classic Film Club presents: I VIKINC, I Local Author recently "Tarzan the Ape Man." \ I ROOM I released first novel: Mon, 4:10 p.m. Jane Gallop book discussion: I f# nir NEW Choices Made: The "Feminist Accused of Sexual Harassment."I I 9 P E C M LS Street Years. Can be Riverview. I I TH I9 TER M ! purchased from: THE Thu, 8 p.m. Artist Series Concert: I BOOKSTORE on W I IIKPPH HOUR- RUN ONE DRINK Zukerman and Kondonassis. Chapel. I GET THE fECCONO fffILF PR IC E ! NORTHLAND, or CON- I Thu, 8 p.m. Lawrence University MusicalI KEYS. View excerpt at: SENIOR NIC NT 1PEC1KL* Production: "The Last Five Years." I http://www. choice s- I WEDENfDM NIGHT? All week. "Guys and Dolls: Gender in I made.com I American Art." Wriston. 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8 SPORTS FRIDAY. APRIL 8, 2005 All good things come to an endLawrence University Tariq Andy York Andy Kazik. I've seen what the per­ basketball and it was orchestrated by Sports Writer fect swimmer must be in the form of bench players. I saw the best college Engineer Daniel Hurley. I've seen a Midwest basketball game I think I will ever see Sports Columnist Conference long jump champion who in my entire life, played between two Beginning with this issue, I'm in the NCAA meet jumped three and Wisconsin teams with three hundred just your average sports writer again. a half times my height, in All- fans combined in a 3,000-seat arena Men’s Tennis After being sports editor for the last Around the Bases American Kolade Agbaje-Williams. 2,500 miles from either of their cam­ April 2 three and a half years, I've decided it's I've seen the women's basketball puses, and broadcasted it back to a Winona State 7 someone else's turn to give it a shot. team reach the conference tourna­ campus where large groups of people Lawrence 0 History in the Alex Week is the new Lawrentian ment, graduate one of its best players sat around and acted like they were UW-Whitewater 6 sports editor, and he will do a very ever in Beth Pollnow, and then reload right there with me. I saw pride, I saw Making good job. He even has an associate and again reach the MWC tourna­ jubilation, and I saw agony. I thought Lawrence 1 sports editor in Peter Griffith, some­ ment with two 1,000-point scorers, what if. There hasn't been a Masters this thing I could never get. and one who should finish as the None of this would have been pos­ Softball anticipated since Tiger Woods set the I'd just like to take this opportu­ highest scorer ever in LU women's sible without the support of the entire April 4 stage for the Tiger slam in 2001. With a nity to look back at some of the highs basketball in Felice Porrata and LU athletics department, especially Lawrence 3 win any of three men can lay claim to and lows that have occurred in the Claire Getzoff. these people in no particular order: I MSOE 0 * three years I've covered LU sports in being the best golfer in the world. Win, I've seen the softball team win want to thank Moira Ruhly, Blake Lawrence 6 and a fourth can move much, much closer depth, and thank a few more people two consecutive North Division Johnson, Kim Tatro, Amy Proctor, MSOE 2 to the same title. v/ho deserve it very much. Championships, and play in three Kurt Kimer, Korey Krueger, and most But there is more at stake this week As sports editor, I've seen a lot of straight MWC tournaments. I've seen importantly, John Tharp. All these than simply being the best. History is Lawrence sports firsts, some good, one of the best Vikings ever to put on coaches have shown me the utmost watching among the azaleas, waiting for and some bad. I saw the first-ever a baseball uniform in Jason Shanda, respect, and I truly have respect for STANDINGS the dust to settle on Sunday eve, and for Lawrence football season in over 100 and then I saw all his records get bro­ them. one man to stand tallest and claim the years where they failed to win a ken by Andrew Wong. I've seen back- One more person I must thank for prize. Greatness is not measured by for­ game. I only wish I could still be to-back individual MWC champi­ all that he has done for me in both the around to watch Coach Chris Howard mulae, but by major championships, as onships by Jeff Henderson and Joe writing and broadcasting aspect. LU Men's Tennis these men know all too well. turn this team into MWC title con­ Loehnis on the golf course, after no sports information director Joe North Division Vijay Singh, Tiger Woods, Ernie Els tenders in a few years. I saw the LU one had seen one in 50 years. Vanden Acker has been a godsend St. Norbert 2-0 7-6 and Phil Mickelson are the major protag­ women's soccer team win its first-ever Of course, my favorite memories multiple times, and has become a Lawrence 1-1 3-4 onists in this drama. Singh is the number NCAA tournament game victory, with are those I've had with the men's bas­ good friend. It would have been so one ranked golfer in the world. The man a 2-1 win over Aurora in 2001. I've ketball team. I saw a team that made much harder to do without him, and Ripon 0-0 11-4 who ended Tiger Wood's stranglehold at seen one of the best volleyball players school and MWC history in back-to- for this I eternally thank him form Beloit 0-1 1-4 the top of the rankings last year, and the in LU history in Lis Pollock. I saw the back years. I saw fan support go from the bottom of my heart. Carroll 0-1 2-8 man who won the last major champi­ men's and women’s tennis teams beat 150 to 1,500 in a few months. I saw Now I'm not gone for good. I'm onship of2004. He is the oldest of the four, Ripon for the first time in who knows quite possibly the two most influen­ just not writing the entire sports page Softball and therefore perhaps the one with the how long last season. Both teams can tial graduating classes in the history like I have had to do many times North Division only get stronger under the tutelage most to gain. If his legacy is to be secure, of LU basketball back-to-back. I saw a before. I'm still writing an article here Ripon 2-0 8-7 it must be secured now. of new coach Peter Nestel. school whose athletics department no or there, but my main work is done. Beloit 0-0 7-7 Tiger Woods returned to the top of I witnessed the LU hockey team one had ever heard of fly up the Thanks to all of you who have helped Carroll 0-0 2-9 the rankings for a brief moment earlier in set the school record for wins in a sea­ NCAA Division III rankings, and pull me or commented over the last three Lawrence 0-0 4-8 the year. He has won twice already, but son, and I saw the first LU hockey off some amazing road victories. and a half years. Go Vikes! St. Norbert 0-2 4-10 has gone a startling (for him) ten major player to score over 100 goals in the I saw the most amazing comeback championships without claiming the win­ form of Ryan Blick. I've seen an unde­ I've ever seen at any level of college ner's trophy. Woods has always measured feated NCAA individual champion in himself against history, making a habit of Standings courtesy of rising to the occasion. His long dry spell www.midwestconference.org could only have made him more eager to All statistics are meet the challenge that lies ahead. Yet it Viking softball sweeps first games accurate as of remains to be seen whether or not Woods April 6, 2005 Andy York Monday. LU struck first in the top of a sacrifice fly by Van G^oll. In the sec­ is, in fact, up to meeting to it. Sports Writer the first, when Becca Reason singled ond inning, third baseman Greta 2004 should have crushed Ernie Els' and stole second base. Freshman Raaen walked and stole second, and spirit. A year of near misses such as the Carrie Van Groll knocked in Reason then scored on an error. The third LU ones he experienced are enough to scar The LU softball team is back on with her first RBI single of the game. run was scored by Reason, who sin­ Cloudy even the strongest mind. Els, however, is track, gaining a sweep of a double- MSOE tied the game in the fifth gled, stole second and then scored on showing no negative aftereffects. He has header with the Milwaukee School of inning when a player reached on an an error. won twice on the European PGA tour, in Engineering. This comes after a rocky error by LU catcher Loni Philbrick- MSOE got their two runs in the skies greet some style too, and appears determined to spring break trip to Fort Myers, Linzmeyer, and then advanced on a bottom of the third off of LU freshman ensure that there is no repeat of 2004. He Florida that saw the Vikings go 2-8, single and a wild pitch to score on a pitcher Faye Eaton. LU struck back has finished in the top six at the Masters and bat less than .200 as a team. groundout. with two in the fifth as Eaton helped LU tennis the last five years, and wants to win this The Vikings defeated Southern The game remained deadlocked at her cause with a two-RBI single, scor­ tournament more than any other. Maine 4-0 and Edgewood 2-0 on their one until the top of the tenth, when ing Van Groll and Felice Porrata. LU Finally we come to Phil Mickelson, trip. Vikings star senior Lauren Kost Reason reached on an error, and once added one more in the top of the sev­ Peter Griffith the defending champion and former best picked up both wins for LU. She also again scored on an RBI single by Van enth and Eaton got her first collegiate Associate Sports Editor player never to have won a major cham­ won the first game against MSOE to Groll. Van Groll herself scored after victory with a 6-2 win over the pionship. Mickelson's sensational victory bring her record to 3-3 on the season Philbrick-Linzmeyer singled her home Raiders. The men's tennis team had a tough last year finally lifted the monkey off his with an absolutely miniscule 0.12 in the next at bat. Kost retired the side The Vikings are in action this weekend, losing matches to UW- back. This year Lefty brings a new strate­ ERA. Kost has only given up one in order in the bottom of the tenth and weekend at the Midwest Conference Whitewater and Winona State. The two gy; a more attacking, less conservative earned run in 59 innings pitched. She got the 3-1 LU win. Classic in Janesville, Wis. The Vikings losses push LUs record to 3-4 overall. The style of play, to the year's first major. The has also struck out 45 batters in that In the second game, the Vikings will play each of the southern division Vikings are 0-3 on the road this season. new strategy has resulted in three wins span. jumped out to a three-run lead with teams once. LU plays Knox, Illinois The Vikings opened the day against so far this year, but whether it translates Kost pitched all ten innings in the one run in each of the first three College and Lake Forest on Friday, and Winona State, a DII school. Fabrice as well in major championship situations Vikings' first win over MSOE this past innings. In the first, Reason scored on Monmouth and Grinnell on Saturday. is still undecided, that is at least until Munyakazi-Juru and Brian Hilgeman Sunday. both had good outings, and the Vikings Four men, one goal. History will be Baseball .500 after spring in Lawrence’s lone first place finish men's team and a women's team that number one doubles team of Hilgeman the final judge. break in the 400-meter hurdles. Mitchell looks to improve with the recent and Nick Beyler won their match, but the Goodman, Steve Geisthardt, Kyle addition of athletes finishing winter DII Warriors won the other two doubles The LU baseball team recorded a Hewitt, Nate Semenak, Stephanie sports. matches and took the overall match 7-0. 6-6 record at the Gene Cusic Classic It only got marginally easier for the Want to see m ore or in Fort Myers, Fla., over spring Academic All-Conference Vikings, as UW-Whitewater, currently break. The highlight of the tourna­ Twenty-five winter season ranked 11th in the region, was next. The Andrew Jachson? ment was beating the University of Lawrence athletes have been recog­ Vikings fell 6-1, with their one win coming St. Thomas — the No. 3 ranked team nized by the Midwest Conference as from Beyler, who defeated UW-Ws Matt in the nation. The team faces Carroll Academic All-Conference award Griffiths 6-0, 6-2. Hilgeman played his College this weekend for its first con­ recipients. This is the third most of first set against Greg Isermann very ference competition. any conference school. The Viking close, but was unable to win a tiebreaker women’s swimming team led all and fell in the second set as well. Track fares well in Ripon sports with six recipients. Men's Saturday was the first time Lawrence has d £ r swimming and men's indoor track played outdoors all year. Men's and women's outdoor track each had five recipients — four came The Vikings return home next week­ The Lawrentian is both began their seasons last week­ Kramer, and Stephanie Kliethermes from men's basketball, three from end for a pair of Midwest Conference seehing writers. end in Ripon. The men came in fifth all had second place finishes. Coach women's basketball, and two from matches. Monmouth comes to town on Friday and perennial powerhouse Ripon Write for us and get paid. of ten teams and the women seventh Moira Ruhly is excited for this sea­ women's indoor track. of eight teams. James Hahn turned son with what she calls a consistent as well as Lakeland College visit on x 6 7 6 8 fordetails Saturday.