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Intercultural asst, leaves Colby

BY HANNAH BEECH according to Dean of Intercultural rect result of student initiative. Managing Editor Affairs Geraldine Roseboro. "I don't think many students "I think it was a hard split," said know he's gone," said Student As- Breaking a one-year contract, In- Roseboro. "He had to divorce him- sociation Vice-President Josh tercultural Affairs Assistant self from one department and come Woodfork '97," and I think students Vitaliano Figueroa resigned from to the other, and it was just too should be informed when a mem- Colby in late January in favor of a job much juggling." ber of the Dean of Students Office through the University of Rhode Is- Roseboro cited Figueroa's recent leaves." land. engagement and homesickness as "I really don't know whether stu- Figueroa's position was a direct another reason for his decision to dents were notified," said Roseboro. outgrowth of last year's demands leave Colby. The vacancy left by Figueroa's by Students of Color United For "The main question after he de- departure will not be filled, accord- Change, in response to complaints cided to leave was how I was going ing to Dean of the College Earl that they were not receiving equal to fill the void," said Roseboro, "but Smith. treatment by the Financial Aid Of- we'll just make sure not to get in- "He was hired for this year be- fice. He acted as a liaison between volved in too many projects or else cause of both perceived and real the Financial Aid Office and the Dean we'll be overextended." problems in the Financial Aid Of- Echo photo by Jennifer Atwood , Students noted dissatisfaction at ," The Arey faculty parkinglot is now filled with construction of Students Office spending two fice said Smith. "But these ques- days a week in each office. the lack of communication about , I think, equipment and snow. tions have been addressed Figueroa 's dual role contributed Figueroa's abrupt departure, espe- through re-engineering within the Construction kicks off to his dissatisfaction with his job, cially since his hiring came as a di- Office.'O New science center in progress Health Center turns students away BY KRISTIN CARR soon as necessary. The timetable Contributing Writer for completion of the center is tight, BY JENNIFER O'NEILL Garrison-Foster Health Center administered 150 such aiming for the end of the summer of Contributing Writer flu shots for a cost of less than $10, mostly to faculty Construction began this week 1996. and staff, while the remaining third was comprised of on the newest addition to campus, "We want thebuilding to be open Chances are, unless you were one of the 40 students Colby students. Center. for classes in the fall of 1996," said the F. W. Olin Science who lined up for a flu shot this fall, you have probably Another means of effective influenza prevention The Olin Center, made possible Yasinski. been sick at some point this winter. There is good news, includes washing your hands regularly. "Washing start of construc- by a grant from the F. W. Olin Foun- With the early though. The worst seems to be over, according to Helen your hands is the single most important way to will be located in front of tion, how have the displaced fac- dation, Balgooyen, head nurse of Colby's Garrison-Foster Health prevent the spread of disease," said Balgooyen, who Arey in the area currently occupied ulty and staff reacted? "Everyone Center. also explained one aspect of the reason why most knew things by the Arey park- According to Balgooyen, last week seemed to be the people get sick in winter. In the colder months, when would be ing lot. Faculty height of the illness of the season with over 200 students, more people are indoors for greater periods of time, ," and staff who usu- "Everyone knew tighter com- double the approximate number during a typical week, they are generally in closer contact and viruses are ally park there things would be mented Yasinski. visiting the Center. more easily transmitted from person to person. 't must now park in "I haven gotten While many of those coming in have been suffering The cold virus can live for up to 72 hours on tighter. " any reaction, the expanded Fac- from what is commonly known as the flu or a cold, the objects such as doorknobs, telephone receivers and - Arnold Yasinki . ulty Parking sec- good or bad " technical term is "influenza." Influenza manifests itself keyboards. At colleges, especially when such objects Frank Fekete, tion of the Roberts in many different types, and this year's most common is are in contact with so many people, disease is easily lot as 60 parking associate profes- type A. spread. If you touch your eye, for instance, after spaces have been lost in the Arey sor of biology, was not inconve- This year's influenza vaccine targets both the A and coming in contact one of these objects, you have been nienced by the move. lot. B type of virus, and provides the recipient with immu- exposed to the virus. This is why washing your hands "I have absolutel problem A memo, sent to the Colby Com- y no nity from such sickness only for the season in which it is regularly is such an effective means of preventing munity on Feb. 20 by Administra- with it," said Fekete. "I'm glad that administered. According to the company that distrib- this contact from developing into full-fled ged sick- tive Vice President Arnold Yasinski, the parking is being moved to the utes the vaccine, vaccination of persons at high-risk each ness. of the campus as opposed detailed the changes brought about periphery year before the influenza season is currently the most According to Balgooyen, for those that are sick, by construction. to the center. I'm very concerned effective measure for reducing the impact of influenza. aches, coughs and congestion usually last less than a According to Yasinski, construc- about the environmental impact of Others, like Balgooyen, stress that the decision to get week and lots of fluids and rest are the best ways of tion began a week ahead of sched- more parking lots on campus, and such a vaccination is an individual choice and does not aiding your body's natural defenses. Stu- ule due to the contracting of a local I'm happy they took the tack of ex- guarantee that the recipient will not be ill. This fall the see HEALTH CENTER on p age 5 builder who was willing to start as see CONSTRUCTION on page 5 An eye on educa tion: students voice impu t in faculty searches a liaison between a larger body of students history, anthropology, education, and com- members on the search committee, said As- BY MARIANA UPMEYER and the biology faculty during the selection puter science departments as some of those sociate Professor of English and Head of the Staff Writer process. The group will consist of a student that have embarked on faculty searches with Search Committee Cedric Bryant. "They're from each class year, representing a variety of the help of students this year. very important to the whole process." The biology department is on a mission. biologica l interests and experiences. "In all of these, the students involved talk Students also have an opportunity to take Their goal: to find two new professors to These seminars are beneficial because,"... to [the candidates] and read resumes" said candidates out to lunch and formulate opin- replace the three who will be on sabbatical more than ju st faculty can get to hear, see and McArthur. "[Their input] is very significant ions about them in an informal setting. next year. In order to make their selection, the talk to [the candidates]," said Fowles, who in the final decisions made by the faculty. " "During the discussions to select the final department requires that each of the five also said that student input will definitely The English department completed a suc- candidate, [the students] take turns telling candidates come to Colby and give a presen- influence the final decision. cessful search this January after looking for a the search committee what they think," added tation for students and faculty in their respec- According to Dean of Faculty Robert post-colonialist specialist for two years. The Bryant. tive areas of expertise. To aid in the selection Mc Arthur, the biology department is not alone new professor, Anindyo Roy, was selected Students are allowed one collective vote process, students have been strongly encour- in its reliance on student input during the with the help of Colby students, said in the final voting for faculty selection. aged to come listen to the lectures and give faculty selection process. McArthur. Students helped with the selec- According to Bryant, the English depart- their input. "Most departments have student review tion after the faculty search committee nar- ment is currently attempting to revise stu- According to Associate Professor of Biol- boards appointed to the search committees," rowed down the field of candidates to three dent participation by increasing the number ogy Bruce Fowles, a group of students is he said. or four people. of students on a search committee to about 15. being assembled by the Biology Club to act as McArthur cited the mathematics, English, There are, "typically three to six student see BIO on page 5 African-American history explored CAROLINE M. GUY Staff Writer

Venda plus card s arrive With another two weeks left to Need nachos and a coke at the Spa? How about concert tickets from celebrate Black History Month, Student Activities?..The VendaPlus cards from AdServ have arrived, there is still a whole string of events and they are now available from the wall machines in the Student lined up offering members of the Center and Miller Library. They can also be purchased at the Bookstore Colby community a chance to ex- and the Eustis Service Center. There are no usage fees, interest rates or plore African-American history minimums. Just think of this blue plastic card as a $3 wallet for carrying and culture. your bills.(A.B.) The calendar of events, produced in collaboration with Dean of Multicultural Affairs Jeri Roseboro Student s choose favorite clubs and Director of African-American The Outing Club, according to this week's Student Opinion Poll Studies Cheryl Gilkes, offers vari- (SOP), is the club that students enjoy the most but would like to see more ous activities including lectures, activity from. films and discussions. Other popular clubs include Environmental Council, The Bridge, Thursday's Spotlight Lecture , Colby Volunteer Center, Colby Republicans and Colby Improvisation. will feature Diane Nash, who will Echo photo by Jennifer Atwood Suggestions for new clubs include a Rock Climbing and Mountain- speak on "Reflections on the civil Gerard Talbot recently spoke during Black History Month in Maine. eering Club, an Investments Club and a Martial Arts Club. According rights movement." According to about the African-American community Gilkes, Nash was a civil rights activ- Ground Room from 7-10 p.m. The author of Cambrid ge and Crossing to Treasurer of the Student Association (Stu-A) Marc Rubin, it is very y/ easy for individuals to form new clubs. ist, a victim of the violence of de- talk consists of the culmination of the River. "I think that there are a lot of great ideas for new clubs," said Rubin, segregation" and was instrumental the series of films that have been Phillips, who is Caribbean born, "and I would like to encourage anyone who is seriously considering in keeping the freedom rides going shown on campus during the past British raised and now a U.S. resi- forming one to actively pursue it." after buses were burned in Aniston, few weeks including Boys in the dent, embodies the Atlantic trade Anyonewho is interested in forming a club may pick up information Alabama. Hood, Poetic Justice and Crooklyn. triangle in his own life,according to in the Stu-A office or call Rubin at x3451.(A.B.) Gilkes characterizes the lecture Everyone is invited to come to listen Gilkes. He is offering another dis- as special because a woman's per- and discuss the role of young black cussion on March 16 in the Robins spective on the civil rights move- men in film. Room at 9: 30 a.m., entitled "How I How respected do you feel? ment is rare." As the final segment of the se- Came to Confront and Research the Colby students are "mostly" happy with their lives in residence "This is a unique opportunity to ries, Caryl Phillips, author of Pieces Issue of Slavery." halls, according to a recent Student Opinion Poll (SOP). hear a voice on the firing line," said of the African Diaspora , will present Take advantage of these oppor- "Under our current Hall Contract and residence hall standards, do Gilkes. the lecture "The Chorus of Com- tunities to celebrate Black History you consider yourself respected and comfortable with those around Professor of English Cedric mon Memory" in the Robinson Month and meet the people who, you?" asked last week's SOP. Bryant will hold a- discussion on Room of the Miller Library. The according to Gilkes, "lived history Out of 406 votes, 26 percent answered "always," 52 percent an- "Young, Black, Male, and on Film" March 15 discussion will include a and made the history we are study- swered "mostly," 17 percent answered "sometimes" and 5 percent on March 6 in the Marson Common reading by Phillips who is also the ing now."Q answered "rarely." One major concern was following quiet hours. Subcommittee proposes Piper or Perkins "People are too loud," said one anonymous student, "people don't know what quiet hours mean." Wilson as multicultural housin g options Others referred to the Hall Contract as the problem. "The Hall Contract may state conditions for respect, but they are BY DAVID PALMIERI . if the house/center is successful "a Wilson. rarely, completely followed. This is where problems arise," said an Contributing Writer new structure should be planned." According to the report, due to anonymous student. Piper has 41 beds, a kitchen and the sizes of the two residence halls "As a Head Resident, I believe that although the Hall Contract is a In a proposal to the Trustee Com- a basement lounge. However, ac- housing would be limited to sopho- good first step toward better hall living, we need to put more student mission, the Subcommittee on cording to the report, "the layout of mores, juniors and seniors f or the responsibility in the hands of the residents, instead of the hall staff as Multicultural and Special Interest the rooms creates separation." first year of the MHC, but "eventu- baby-sitters," said another student.(A.B.) Housing suggested that the Piper Perkins-Wilson has 35 available ally we could dedicate as many or Perkins-Wilson residence halls beds, no kitchen and a basement small houses or large to be considered as housing options lounge. Unlike the design of Piper, multicultural living as there are stu- for 1995-1996 if the Multicultural Perkins-Wilson "has a more fam- dents who wish to live there from House/Center (MHC) is approved. ily-like atmosphere because of the all four classes." I WELCOME COLBY STUDENTS!!! Piper and Perkins-Wilson have arrangement of rooms." According to the subcommittee, Where looking great begins!!! Turning either residence hall students who want to live in the HWHBraHHnBHHMH..mm | been chosen as options for a MHC rap # Hair # Skin • IsTails because, as the Subcommittee Re- into a MHC would require renova- MHC will be required to apply, Make-Up port on the Housing Option states, tions to suit the needs of the house/ "stating their reasons for wanting I PEOP LE J m " Tanning - "a small house in the beginning center. The ground and main floors to live in the MHC, past experi- US HAIR 0ESIGN H J& will establish an identity for the would have to include space for a ences that illustrate their desire or Multicultural House/Center." A faculty resident (which neither resi- need and aptitude for multicultural ' Hi- " " HEM WB USE ANI1 RECOMMEND larger house at the outset would dence hall currently has), a class- living and their intended contribu- only "limit the possibilities for a room and social events. tions to the house... Residents will I M A«tA close community." The subcommittee report esti- then be chosen by lottery from the HBO * Using an existing structure such mates that using the ground and applicant pool, maintaining an as Piper or Perkins-Wilson elimi- main floors for the multicultural equal number of males and females nates the necessity of constructing program will result in a loss of 12 and an equal distribution among a new building for the first year, but beds in Piper and 11 beds in Perkins- classes."Q WLmmmmmmmmmmmMm Saturday Sam - 3pm Why pay more and hassle with downtown traffic? 18 Temple St. Waterville, ME 04901 33 (Wl 1 873-5939 1 At People's, we back our services and products with a 100% guar antee

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Contributing Writer Options discussed included train- ing several people to fill the job and Feminist Fortnight Schedule: Roberts Union Housing proposal feedback rotateshifts , and having better pub- BY ELIZABETH HEKBERT Movie: Not a LaveStory The motion to drop the proposal licity of the current times in order Editor-in-Chief Thursday, March 2 An examination of the prostitution for block housing was passed by the that students are aware of when it is Women's Studies Colloquium industry in America members of President's Council, open and whether or not an extenu- Feminist Fortnight, the annual 4:20 p.m., Whitney Room, Roberts despite the fact that at least three ation of hours is necessary. celebration of women's issues on Union Tuesday, March 7 Hall Presidents had not brought the Athletics advisory campus, kicked off yesterday Reception preceding in Women's 8 p.m., Smith Lounge, Runnals issue to the members of their Halls The trouble with fans throwing with a discussion by Bernice Resource Center Union . for input. Those Presidents that had objects on the ice at hockey games, Brown, who spoke about Afri- Professor Cheryl Townsend Gilkes Lydia Bolduc-Marden, nurse prac- done so all found that the general such as at the Bowdoin game, was can-American women's contri- "Go and Tell Mary and Martha: titioner, Garrison-Foster Health consensus was opposed to such an discussed. The measures being con- butions to feminism. Women and the African-American Center alteration of the housing procedure. sidered include clearing out of en- The next event occurs today Biblical Imagination" "Birth Control, STDs, and RU 486" Student Association (Stu-A) tire sections of fans from the rink if at4:20 p.m., when Colby profes- elections something is thrown from that area, sor Cheryl Townsend Gilkes pre- 8p.m., RobinsRoom , RobertsUnion Wednesday, March 8 March8: Nomination papers may as well as increasing security for sents a Women's Studies Elizabeth Crockett Tyson '64, P'95 International Women's Day be picked up in the Stu-A office. games and the disciplinary mea- Colloquium about "Go and Tell "Breast Cancer: Not Just a Woman's 8 p.m., Coburn Lounge March 23: Nomination papers are sures, including J-Board, for persons Mary and Martha: Women and Issue" co-sponsored with Amnesty Inter- due back in the Stu-A office. found violating spectator rules. The the African-American Biblical national April 5: The debate between the Stu-A cabinet proposed having the Imagination." Friday,March 3 TBA candidates will be held at 8 p.m. in hockey team themselves decide any There are a number of speak- 8 p.m., Coffeehouse the Page Commons Room. measures. ers, presentations, movies and Erica Wheeler, folk musician Thursday, March 9 April 10: The elections for Stu-A The Country Store other activities. One interesting Feminist Fortnight Spotlight Event will be held. Should it be changed? What event that Co-leader Laura Iorio Saturday, March 4 11 a.m., Page Commons Room, Stu- Extension of fieldhouse hours would students like to see improve '95 says she is looking forward to Noon to 3 p.m., Coffeehouse dent Center Although there was interest ex- or be replaced in the current store? is the collage project on March 4. Group collage project concerning Sally Wagner, performance artist pressed in extending the hours of The direction of renovations to the Students will gather in the cof- women's issues, to be displayed in and historian the field house on weekends from Country Store in the Spa was dis- feehouse for pizza and collage- the Student Center "An Elizabeth Cady Stanton Perfor- the current 10 p.m. closing to 12 cussed, and suggestions ranging making. It will later be hung in mance" p.m., Dean of Students Janice Kass- from making the area more like a the Student Center. Sunday, March 5 man maintained that they were un- coffee shop to having a small pack- "It's just to make everyone 7 p.m., Mary Low Lounge 8 p.m., Coffeehouse able to find student workers willing age store in that space were brought aware that it is Feminist Fort- Movie: The Accused Women's Open Mic Night to cover the desk during those times. up. No plans or changes are definite, night," said Iorio, who hopes that A rape victim seeks justice against Workers for this job are usually but Dining Services wants to know the collage is thought-provoking. her attackers Friday,March 10 found through the athletic office, if an all campus survey would be Students may pick up purple 6 p.m., Piper Basement but anyone willing to be trained for, effective in generating ideas and ribbons of support in the Student Monday, March 6 Potluck dinner with faculty and and work from 10 to 12 on both what suggestions should in fact be Center.Q 8 p.m., Women's Resource Center, movie, Fried Green Tomatoes Friday and Saturday nights will be options to vote on.Q

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Hamilton College BYE. M. DUGGAN Clinton, York New Features Editor The residential times are changing at Hamilton College, where Name: Ramon Managad students have been asked to refrain from signing any off campus leases Age: 39 , according to The Spectator. Students were asked to hold off for next year Occupation: Dana Grill Chef/ definite living arrangements for next year due to a Residential making Hairdresser at Uptown Hairstyle y is investigating Life Study the college is conducting. One issue the stud Marital Status: Married , which may be shut down as a is the existence of the fraternity system Children: Bernard and Raymond Currentl fraternities provide housing for up result of the study. y, to 180 Pets: Two cats — Cito and Tito students there. Favorite Color: Red ("it signifies The demand for off-campus living at Hamilton has also increased, a lot of things in life, and it's very over 300 students although the college tries to discourage it. Last spring, attractive") and 250 were ultimately granted off-campus requested it, privileges. Favorite New Movie: The Mask While the closing of the fraternities may throw many students into the ("I like Jim Carey. I'm no critic of another possible outcome of the town of Clinton to look for housing, film, I just watch as a layperson"). , study may be mandatory on-campus living all four years according to Favorite Book Genre: Philoso- the paper. phy Favorite Band: The Beatles and Boston College Jim Morrison ("but it's really the Boston, Mass. music that matters more than the band") A Boston College student reported to the BC police that after ap- Name of his band: Mystic Bliss proaching a car she believed to be her boyfriend's, she was abducted at Ramone's suggestion for a bet- knifepoint, according to The Heights , EC's student newspaper. ter mascot for Colby: "Any animal According to the police, the victim approached the car, and as she that's versatile—maybe a raccoon?" turned to leave after realizing the driver was not who she thought it was, The following interview was the driver pulled out a knife, grabbed her and told her to get in the car. conducted recently with Ramon in The car then left the parking lot of the CVS, and began to drive down the the Dana dining hall. highway. When it was forced to stop at a light, the victim jumped and Echo: So, Ramon, let's start with fled to the safety of a nearby mall. the basics — how long have you One police officer at the BC department said "We are looking into it been in Waterville, Maine? because a report was filed, but originally it appeared to be serious, and Ramon: I've been in Waterville, now it does not seem so," according to the paper. Maine since 1983. E: What brought you to Maine? University of California at Berkeley Law School R: I immigrated to the United Berkeley, California States, and my sponsor was my Echo photo by Jennifer Atwood mother, and she was in Maine in Ramon Managad at work at the Dan a grilL More than 400 students rallied at UC-Berkeley Law after 15 minority 1979, so I had to go to Maine. students found racist fliers in their mailboxes, according to the Chronicle E: Where did you immigrate things. achieve economic stability that of Higher Education. The fliers attacked affirmative-action, contained from? E: What's your favorite song to might contribute to happiness. Ev- racial slurs and were not surprisingly unsigned. Part of the flier read R: The Philippines. play on the guitar? ery individual has their own inter- "When I see you in class, it bugs the hell out of me because your (sic) E: And how do you like Colby? R: My favorite song is actually ests, and they should pursue them taking the seat of someone qualified." No suspects have been found, and R: I like Colby a lot, as far as the "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by — this is the time; and I believe that this is the second incident in three months of racist fliers being distrib- working atmosphere and the Paul Simon. It was the first song I college life should include a lot of uted through campus mail, said the paper. people. sang in public. You know how you socializing, because these may be E: Why did you chose Colby over sing in the shower? Well, this was the people you're dealing with in Quinnipiac College Bates and Bowdoin? the first one I really sang in public. I business in the future! People are Hamden, Connecticut R: Because I live in Waterville. joined an amateur contest. always tearing each other apart. E: Students have told me that E: Would you ever play at the Instead, they should support each A professor at Quinnipiac College was stabbed and critically wounded you're a very interesting person to Coffee House here? other. last week by the husband of a college administrator. David Zucker, an talk with. What are some of your R: I long time ago I was a guest to E: To end this interview, I'm go- English professor, was stabbed several times with a knife in a rest room favorite topics? somebody there. Way back in '83- ing to pick a random question from in the student center, according to police. R: I often wonder what people 84. But I used to sing at a place [in this Book of Questions. Let's see ... If Hamden police arrested Malcolm Todt, husband of Betsey Todt, the mean by interesting. I have met a lot Waterville]. It was a place owned by you were at a friend's house for college's vice president for public relations. He does not work at the of interesting people. I like socializ- a Colby graduate. That's closed Thanksgiving dinner and you found college. ing a lot, and I think that's one rea- down now— it became Mei Chow. a dead cockroach in your salad, what son why I like Colby. People here E: If you could study anything at would you do? are very social, and the people I Colby, what would it be? R: I wouldn't eat the salad. work with are very sociable. R: 1 would like to study a lot in E: Would you tell them about it? E: Do you practice any religion? the humanities; I like the arts. I heard R: I would probably tell them R: Yes, I'm a practicing Catholic. you guys have a very good psychol- about it, in a nice way, in a way so I went to Catholic schools when I ogy department. nobody willbeembarrassed. There's was a kid, went to a Catholic Uni- E: Do you ever hang out outside always a way of doing that. I would fHU NAN . -T[ versity when I went to college and of Colby with students? call to their attention that it's not took up philosophy. R: I do whenever my time per- safe to eat the salad, and make sure I S E: Are their any special books or mits. I would like to do more, but that nobody eats it, because a dead LEGEN p authors that have really affected sometimes I'm doing a lot of things. cockroach carries a lot of bacteria. j ^^^ f your life along the way? I used to be able to socialize with E: Do you have anything else R: Well, being a Catholic, I stud- almost everybody. I'd like togoback you would like to say? ied St. Thomas Aquinas and other to that if I can. You know, get out of R: I would like to say that the non-Catholic thinkers, like Socrates, work and hang out with some food service at Colby which I am a Plato, and I like most of them actu- people. It's really fun, because while member of is one of the best that I An All Non-Smoking Restaurant ally. you guys are in the process of learn- have ever heard of, as far as enjoy- E: What do you like to do in your ing, you also share some things that ing the group here. I have a very BREAK THE PIZZA HABIT free time? 1 might learn. A lot of students talk high regard for them, to a point of R: I like to do a lot of family with me about philosophy. almost being awed, because I talk to AUTHENTIC HUNAN & SZECHUAN CUISINE things, I like to play guitar. I'm also E: Are there any words of wis- a lot of them and I have seen them a licensed hairdresser in the area. I dom that you have to offer students, preparing stuff before. Most of my FREE DELIVERY* work for Uptown Hairstyle, down- while we're in this stage of our lives? cooking abilities have been learned town. R: I think thebasic thing in life is through reading and experiencing DINE-IN SUN-THUR -- 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT E: Which do you likebetter, your being happy with yourself. What at the same time. I 1 PURE VEG. OIL job as a hairdresser or here? we learn in school teaches us how The students are wonderful. MON - TOUR --11-9 pm R: I like my job as a cook. to socialize, how to interact with They make you feel like you are the CALL /Sk^T^Y E: What's your favorite thing to other human beings. I believe the most important person while you FRI & SAT - 1 1-10 pm {¦mSQJ cook? 5//-/0*Mg-- ™ V bottom line is happiness. Why are are doing your job. I'm just doing SUN-12-8 pm ^ >^ R: Any kind of thing, but basi- we in school? Why are doing all the thegrill work, I'm not really the best I . I NO ADDED SALT cally I like doing pastas, pizzas, good things we are doing? Because we cook around here, but I try to do the * 10.00 minimum w/last delivery 15 minutes til closing stuff like that. I like learning new want to be happy. We want to best service that I can.Q Did youever wonder... ? Student expelled for BY E. M. DUGGAN Foss dining hall , is simple. There ture to the oft-crowded Dana for threatening behavior Features Editor has never been the demand for it meals. McCIain attributed this to "In the six years I've been here , the size of the two dining halls. McDonald '95, Why is Foss dining hall not ifs always been this way," said He said that one year Foss was BY ELIZABETH HERBERT Keith Stockmann '95, Bowden '95, open for breakfast during the McCIain , who also said that he's open for two weeks and Dana Editor-in-Chief John Josh Smith '95 and D'Ercole '95, Fowler was week? all for earl ymorning hours in Foss. was open for the other two. The Justin at the party and became belligerent There are 372 students living Despite the number of people liv- 500 students that "were a disas- Colby College expelled Ezra when someone refused to give him in Foss, Woodman , Coburn and ing so close to Foss, McCIain said ter " in Foss "were slow" for Dana. Fowler '96 for verbally abusing and Mary Low combined. When you that the general consensus is that it Therefore , the larger dining hall threatening fellow students and se- free beer. knows what it compare that to the 193 living in would be a waste of school funds stays open. curity officers one night in late Janu- "No one really ," said Dana , the residents at the end of to staff the kitchen for breakfast What can we do? "Petition , pe- ary. This is the was over Hilary Anderson campus often wonder why they because not enoug h people would tition , petition ," suggested first time Colby '95, who arrived at can't get breakfast in the closest eat there. McCIain. "Sometimes the stu- has expelled a "He told me he re- the party later. dining hall. The answer , accord- January is also an inconvenient dents forget they ' re the student in " was going to ing to J oey McCIain , manager of time for Foss diners , who must ven- customers!" Q cent memory," "Some people said according to As- come down with he came to the HEALTHCENTER , continued frompage 1 sociate Dean of a baseball bat house looking for Students Mark and beat me to a a fight." dents with high fevers usually re- offices and rooms are now within ties. With a nurse on duty 24 hours a Serdjenian. After the hosts main in one of the Health Center's the same area, which benefits both day,anyone who is sick can walk in at In a Feb. 12 pulp. " asked Fowler to eight in-patient beds. Although the those working in the Health Center any time and receive attention. hearing, the Judi- —Hilary Anderson leave, they began number of beds available has been and those in its care. In regards to the Garrison-Fos- cial Board found '95 receiving harass- reduced due to the center's recent According to Balgooyen, Colby is ter Health Center Balgooyen added, Fowler guilty of ing phone calls upstairs relocation, the staff finds one of the 25 percent of college cam- "I don't know if many of the kids verbal abuse to- from him from his their new environment much more pusesnationwide that actually has a realize what wonderful facilities ward fellow students, threatening campus room. convenient. All the student records, health center with in-patient facili- they have here."Q fellow students, verbal abuse to- "He must have made at least 20 ward security, threatening security, to 30 phone calls," said Anderson, BIO, continued frompage 1 and failure to comply with security. who said that he was verbally ha- "The more feedback we get, the doctorate at Harvard University, given their talks, there is a meeting "The student was found guilty rassing whomever answered the better informed we'll be," said as a new International Studies with Cal Mackenzie, the chair of the of the charges and expelled," said phone. Bryant. professor who will teach envi- government department, so he can Serdjenian. As opposed to suspen- "He told me he was going to Delia Welsh '95, participated ronmental policy. get a feel for what we thought," said sion, in which the student is allowed come down with a baseball bat and in a faculty search earlier this Welsh explained that students Welsh. to return after a period of time, an beat me to a pulp," said Anderson, year. She, with other sopho- on the committee have the opportu- Should students have more say expulsion means the student will who then called Colby Safety and mores, juniors, and seniors, nity to look at the candidates' re- in the selection process? not be able to return to the college at Security to notify them of the situa- worked with the Government sumes and have lunch with the can- "No," says Welsh, "I think any point. tion. Review Board to choose Beth didates as well. they've struck a pretty good "They are separated from the When Safety and Security offic- DeSombre, who is finishing her "After [the candidates] have all balance."Q college," said Serdjenian. ers went to Fowler's room, he ver- continued page 1 The incidents from which the bally harassed and threatened them CONSTRUCTION, from expulsion followed took place in as well. panding Bob's rather than building smoother than I thought it would Yasinski. "We added 85 spaces at late January at a party at High Street Some students attest that they a new lot." be." the end of last summer [in antici- and in Fowler's room on campus in believe Fowler was drunk, but Similarly, Teaching Associate Yasinski also added that he has pation of the project], and many Robins. Anderson said he was very clear on Rody Fowles was not upset by the received no negative reactions have remained unused." Conse- According to students who were the phone. switch. "It just means more exer- from students. "There are no fewer quently, there are still spaces in at the party at a house rented by "He didn't seem drunk at all to cise. The transition was a lot student parking spaces," said Bob's to spare.Q Colby students Creighton me," she said.d

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Trek universe. extends beyond early childhood. like they have to get through an Flood said the recordings are This week's adventure focuses Not wanting to appear out of The Waterville Community Educa- entire book," said Maureen Flood, especially valuable due to the de- on the latest installment of what sorts, we decided to follow suit. tion Compact aims to expand that co-coordinator of the project. "Even crease in the number of volunteers has become a part of Americana: Josh was traveling as Sarek, experience. if all they have is fifteen minutes, available to help children with read- the Star Trek phenomenon. Spock's father and the Vulcan All faculty, staff and students that's great." ing skills. Individuals interested in Star Trek Generations opened a ambassador to the United Federa- are invited to participate in the Tape- Tape-A-Book is an ongoing participating in the project more few months ago, so this review is tion of Planets. Charlie went as A-Book project, which will be held project that benefits local schools. extensively are encouraged to speak somewhat dated , but to give you Uhura, the intergalactic secretary March 3 in the PageCommons Room The March 3 recordings will be do- with her while the project is on the full appreciation for the Star from the original show. Costumes of the Student Center. Volunteers nated to Waterville Junior High campus.? Trek experience we boldly went were simple — all we needed were where no one wants to go: Hart- a pair of pointy plastic ears for ford , Connecticut, site of this year's Josh, along with some fake breasts Breaking up the family creates Northeast Region a I Star Trek Con- for Charlie, and a large ball of alu- vention. minum foil to put in his ear so he Upon arriving at the Hartford could receive messages from interesting musical dividends Civic Center, we were somewhat Starfleet. BY MATT DUBEL Nonetheless, the repetition that — "Surf Cowboy" features a lick taken aback b an inscription y We thought ourselves quite Contributing Writer sets in by the end of these albums by that The Pixies would have killed above the entrance, which read, convincing, but compared to some no means denies the brilliance of for, and the wandering wah-line in "Abandon all , who enter hope ye of the other get-ups we fell woe- A cursory listen of the latest ef- their earlier cuts. In fact, it's almost "No Way in Hell" suggests that here." This seemed an odd senti- full y short. Keep in mind that forts of Throwing Muses and Belly as if Hersh and Donelly have diffi- Hersh's lead ability is tragically ment for such a festive, event gala , trekkiesareadifferentbreed.These makes one long for the days when culty matching their own underutilized. The Muses' rhythm 't until we realized that this wasn are the same people who live in stepsisters Kristin Hersh and Tanya songwritingprowessand spend half section, in the formof David Narcizo the convention center at all, but their parents'basements, lay with p Donelly were bandmates. their albums trying to mimic what and Bernard Georges, is propulsive, the Hartford Whalers' locker room. their modems and wear T-shirts Not that either of these albums they do so well on the other half. and adds much to even the most Tensions relieved " , we caught that say "\ Grock for Spock. are bad — quite the contrary. Kristin Hersh's stronger cre- brooding Hersh composition. the tail end of the third period and We, on the other hand, are the But each is lackingprecisely what ations on University prove as good Tanya Donelly's best work on made small talk with Jim, the hug- sorts who wear T-shirts that say, "I the other has. The contemplative as anything she's ever done, which King is no less outstanding, and Hartford Whale. As for the gable want toshow Troi my toy." So our alterna-dirges that litter Throwing is strong praise coming on the heels much like her stepsister, graceful game, the usuall moribund Whal- y conversations with the more hard- Muses' University are hauntingly of her fierce solo album, Hips and vocals lift even the more formulaic ers put up a good fight before fall- line fans were strictly limited to beautiful, while the melodic major- Makers. Her smoldering vocals and pieces. Alternately sweet or soar- ing to a tough under-ten traveling warp field technology and the pos- key romps that reign on Belly's King manic-depressive lyrics are pierc- ing, bubbly or strong, Donelly's team from Cheshire. genius sibilities of beaming boy are gleefully so. The problem is that ing, particularly on "Bri ght Yellow range of expression makes her For those of you who are not Wesley Crusher into the crab both of these bands have a tendency Gun," "Start," and "Shimmer." sound like a post-adolescent Juliana familiar with convention protocol, nebula. to play too much of a good thing, And though her guitar work is Hatfield, or a giggly Kim Deal. Her it is customary for trekkies to don All told , the convention was a and by the end of both of these prone to minor-key arpeggios with- lyrics are at least as enigmatic as her full Federation regalia in order to ht a of Mr. hit. Charlie boug pair albums it seems as if songwritingby out end, when she departs from for- stepsister's, and she polishes them get into the irit of things. One see STAR TREK onpage 7 sp formula has taken over. mula she does it with a vengeance see REVIEW on page 7

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Organize small group - earn FREE trip plus l^fflKi^^^S^K^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^S^^^^^B^^SS flBII^^ ||m§J^ l lllllll ^ ;$3§|!f^^ ;fe as^ |JWi^ Letters Education a la OOP Education is the key to success. The GOP is blatantly taking that key Addressing:financial aid woes m> from studentewhoarenotfoiiunate enough Last week, Marc Fairbrother you consider the fact that each year money to increase spending?" Cut- proposal todoav/ay withthe student-loan claxisethatdeferepaymentuntil countless billions of dollars are allo- ting spending on education would after graduation. The loan, while it is a privilege to students, is also a wrote an editorial that defended the growth necessity to our country because it nurtures the human capital that the GOP's decision to cut back and re- cated to wasteful, unproductive pro- only reduce US economic country desperatdiynee^UndextheGOPpn)posal,rn_mysrud^ design financial aid, which would grams. and lower American students' in- facing a huge financial burden at the very time when they are supposed to have the negative effect of making In recent years, US economic ternational ranking. That's a large be focusing their energies on academics and learning. education less accessible to students growth has declined sharply. One price to pay for an insignificant The beauty of collegeis that once we get here, everyone is generally with financial needs. While Marc of the reasons for this decline is the budget cut. equal. We all Hve in title same rooms, eat the same food and can participate did note that the move is a bad diminishing value of "human capi- The GOP decision to cut finan- inthesamesocialacti\dties.Whenitistimetomoveinto solution to federal budget problems, tal. " This value is mainly determined cial aid is a poor one that would of Us will be on our own, regardless of who are parents are (or are not). I feel that no good at all would come by the quality of education that citi- only harm the United States. It Whether we succeed or not is up to us. This is the time when we begin to from such a cut. zens receive. Not only would a cut should be viewed as a cheap shot become dependent upon ourselves for our future, while adrrrittedly still Spending on education, along inspending slow economic growth, that only came about because stu- dependent on outside sources for our education. We are the ones' who will with health and training, amounts it would also worsen the already dents traditionally don't voice their be running Social Security plans, hospitals and nursing homes, but only if to only .11 percent of the federal low performance of American stu- opinions to the government. In- we are able to get the education we need. Penalizingstudents with loan budget. While this may seem like a dents on an international level. stead of passively accepting such payments during college takes away the equality found here, as well as large chunk of the budget, it is small Marc is right when he says that changes, let's urge our representa- forces some students to not come at alL compared to the 31 percent that is we have some serious problems tives in Congress to vote them down Butstudentscanstopthatfromhappening. Writetoyourcongressperson. allocated to Social Security and that must be addressed now. The and attack the federal deficit in a The Financial Aid Office has all the information you need on the proposal, Medicare, or the 21 percent spent on problem is not "how much should more productive, logical manner. as wellas where to direct letters. National Security. This 11 percent spending on education be cut," but TMsisourrightasdtizensaswellasourresponsibiUtyasstodents.Next seems even less significant when rather, "where do we find the Matthew A. Kuchar '97 year when you find yourself in a single because your best friend had to stay at home and flip burgers because he didn't have the extra $700 to pay the interest on his loan, don't wish you had done something when youhad the chance. Exercise not always obsessive In her-article, "On the treadmill but should be praising them in- community; however, we don't Waste not, want not to self-confidence," Rachel Kondon stead. Only when exercise becomes agree that such behavior character- If you've been to Robert's and Foss dining halls lately,you 've seen the states: "At Colby, women find a compulsive fixation can it be det- izes the majority of Colby women. signs on thenap kin dispensers, "Reduce overconsumptioivp lease take only themselves cheated of valuable rimental to one's health. For example, as we write this one napkin." You probably thought for a second and complied; who really learning and growing time because From our experience, "Eating a letter, we are on our way to enjoy a needs more than one napkin, anyhow? For this small effort at conservation, they are caught up in the Colby bowl of carrots for lunch and then refreshing, exercise-filled day of we can pat ourselveson the back obsession with thinness and running five miles" would not be skiing and fun at Sugarloaf Moun- However, in Dana, there are no requests that welimit our napkin usage. health." Although it is true that considered "healthy" behavior by tain. Upon our return to Colby, we Oh, how quickly we foxget the other dining halls' environmental friendly Colby is an exercise-conscious mostColby students. Rather, many will undoubtedly have a delicious, advice.Wegrababunch of napkbas, inevitably leavingmanyof thembehind school, the desire to be thin is not would look more highly upon a well-rounded dinner, and, most in a wad on the table. We think, "someone will use these, so if s not wasting always the driving force for exer- woman enjoying three scoops of importantly, dessert. We realize at alL" Lef s be reaL How many people do you know that use the napkins cise. Many Colby women are work- "Fudge Overboard" ice cream (re- that our behavior does not charac- which preceded fliem to the fable? ing out for the pure love of exer- gardless of whether or not she terize the behavior of all students Chuinconsistencyinthetrendtostopwasieandsavetreesisquestionable cise—to relieve stress, to be with works out). It is absolutely outra- at Colby, but neither does atbest friends, to enjoy the outdoors, or geous and embarrassing that Kondon's description of the com- In the Mac lab wewaste heaps of paper daily.Forgetting to number our simply to maintain their health. Kondon believes that women "will pulsive dieter and/Or fitness freak. pages, we send yet another paper into the trash (or (he recyclingbin if it's . Just as it is on other college cam- not fit in unless they make work- Yes, eating disorders do exist nearby). Rarely do we print on both sides of the paper. puses, dieting and /or working out ing out and healthy eating a part on campus. Let's not ignore this Eveiytriptotherruiilroommearamore are obsessions for some women. of their routine." In our social problem. However, as health-con- While many of us just take our unwanted mail and stuff it right into the However, Kondon's gross gener- circles, women who avoid the gym sciOus women who enjoy exercise, recyclmgbin,doesn'titmuikesmoresero alizations are offensive to those of and/or healthy eating habits are we were offended by Kondon's place? This would save us from the disappointmentthat inevitably results us who don't work out for the sole still accepted. assumption that women who exer- when wediscover tfoatalong-awaited letter is reallyjustanother reminderof purpose of shedding pounds. We Kondon says, ' Colby women cise at Colby have a problem. Keep tomorrow's meeting. As for the coupons, a stack might makesense , take one think that most women at Colby spend so much time in the gym and exercising, ladies! if you wan(;leave it for the next personif you don't have a good head on their shoul- in aerobics class fretting over their WealreadyhavetabletenteadveilisingthemovieofmeweelgMooseprmts ders. Let's remember that staying last meal and planning their next Sarah English '95 and Moosenet to remind us of the day's events, and at least ten unused fithas many positive effects. Rachel meal that academics inevitably be- Megan Sweeny '95 Domino's coupons dutteringup our desks. Let's reduce the mostly unneces- should not be criticizing Colby stu- come secondary." Sadly, this might Bernadette Graham '94 sary papertrailmourUves , not only tobenefittte dents for their desire to exercise, be true for a portion of the Colby Deborah Norris '95 the duller that makesup most of our daily lives. Volunteers bridging gaps I just want to thank all the mem- rience seeing the looks of apprecia- Special Olympics Training Work- bers of the Best Buddies Volunteer tion and excitement from this spe- shops for coaching certification in €0% •&%! Club who joined me this past Satur- cial group of people. Attending Best various Special Olympic sports. Our % day in escorting members of the Buddies members included Molly hope is to someday establish a team founded in 1877 Quarry Road Residential Center to McLellan '97, Chris Hubbard '95, through Quarry Road. If you'd like ELIZABETH HERBERT, Editor-in-Chief a fun-filled afternoon of bowling. Vaj Muas '97, Victoria Archibald more information on how to get , HANNAH BEECH Manag ing Editor It was a great time for all of us, even '98, Kazumi Nakanishi '98, and involved, contact the Colby Volun- for some of us non-bowlers. With myself. Quarry Road is a center for teer Center or Monika Thiele at strong encouragement and enthu- adults who are * mentally and/or x4943. Again, thanks to all of you ALISON BORNSTOIN, News Editor YUHGO YAMAGUCHI, Copy Editor , ysicall RYAN MAYHUGH, Sports Editor GALEN CARR, Asst. Sports Editor siasm from both parties we helped ph y challenged. Best Buddies who made this event so special for DAVID MACLEAY, layout Editor BRIAN GOLDEN, Asst. layout Editor bridge the gap between members of tries to provide more social, cul- so many people! JENNIFER MERRICK, Photo Editor JENNIFER ATWOOD, Asst. Photo Editor the Waterville and Colby commu- tural and recreational activities for ERIKA TROSirn-L /V&E Editor ANDY VERNON, Staff Cartoon ist nities. It was a heart warming expe- the residents, along with attending RACHEL KONDON, Opinions Editor JESSICA BOHN, Layout Assistant Monika Thiele '97 E.M. DUGGAN, Features Editor JEN SPIESS, layout Assistant i-_H__ra-_H«H-«--a_-_i--__a_-____--_-D-aiv- MATT MCGINNESS, Business Manager DANIEL DEITCH, layout Assistant VAUGHN CHAU, Ad Manager ¦ AIMEE FLORES, Subscriptions Manager (Do you have somethingto say to the Colby

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(Please limityour letterto For information on advertising rates, publication dates, or to contact us about submitting an article, please call (207) 872-3349 (x3349 on campus), 400 words. ; Op inions THE |olilieal Inferno ^ A backlash against I Ijf cAeetf ^M '-- - the whitelash sures of a student's academic record BY HANNAH BEECH are sometimes a reflection of un- Managing Editor equal educations from cash- strapped public schools as opposed The "whitelash" against affir- to their richer suburban counter- mative action is spreading across parts. the United States and its college As a school noted for its histori- campuses. cally progressive policies, Colby On a nationwide level, the Re- should be the first to recognize the publicans have defined affirmative distinction between the limitations action as reverse discrimination. posed by a poorer student's back- Presidential contenders Gramm and ground and the potential for growth Dole bom favor dismantling affir- in an academic environment like mative action programs. Many Cali- Colby's. fornians are backing a ballot initia- The college is only enhanced by tive to gut govern- a diverse student ment-sponsored body. It's much a ffirmative ac- easier for a stu- tion. Even Presi- dent to travel the dent Clinton, con- well-worn path fronted with . a from the pre- spreading dissat- dominately white isfaction with af- ~ Boston suburbs to firmative action, is letting his sup- Colby than from the predominately port waver. minority Roxbury to Mayflower "We shouldn't be defending Hill. Given the chance, minority stu- A virus chicken soup cannot cure things that we can't defend," he dents can and do succeed. The con- said in a recent press conference. tributions of the minority popula- BY RACHEL KONDON dents; waking up in the room of a who engage in oral sex is signifi- "So it's time to review it, discuss it tion at Colby counter any charges Opinions Editor mere acquaintance is hardly un- cantly increasing. While we are us- and be straightforward about it." that unqualified minorities are re- usual. A late-night escapade with ing condoms more frequently for On the college level, students placing smarter white students. Hopefully you've shaken the flu that cute kid from econ class is fun, intercourse, we don't use them for are also following national trends Pseudo-geneticists like Charles that had at least half of the campus and it's considered acceptable be- oral sex. Instead we consider oral against affirmative action. Yet it is Murray and racist politicians like feverish, stuffed up and generally havior —no big deal, a little flirting, sex a safe alternative to intercourse. ironic that opponents of affirmative Jesse Helms could learn a lesson miserable last week. And, if you're a little kissing, maybe even a little This attitude may help explain action, abound on a campus still as from the Colby example. one of the few who managed to sex? the high number of HIV cases in homogeneously white as Colby's. The campus debate about affir- dodge the virus, consider yourself Constantly warned of the dan- American colleges. The Center For Pointing to the small number of mative action arrives in the wake of lucky. . ; , , gers of HIV and AIDS, we know we Disease Control estimates that of 13 well-to-do minorities on campus, a recent Census Bureau survey that Now it's time to store the should use condoms. In the back of million college students, 35,000 are affirmative action opponents be- noted that the 1993 median income Sudafed envelopes into bottom our minds we know the dangers, HIV positive. lieve the mission of equality has is $31,090 for whitemen , $23,020 for drawers, clean up all the tissues that but we continue to take our chances. By this statistic, at least five Colby already been accomplished. But black men, $22,020 for white women missed the wastebasket and get Next time we'll be more careful, or students have HIV. Colby's minority population still and $19,820 for black women. ready to return to our usual rou- maybe we'll just stick to oral sex. It is doubtful that a Colby stu- underrepresents the population of Schools like Colby are often an tines. Finally, we can finish those That's safer, right? dent, knowing he or she is HI V posi- poorer students of color, and affir- important rung in the ladder to fu- papers, come up with a research Oral sex may seem innocuous" in tive, intentionally infects others. It mative action policies need to ad- ture success. If underprivileged stu- proposal and venture out of the contrast to sexual intercourse. In- is much more likely that those who dress this gap. Critics of affirmative dents have this first step cut out dorm. deed, our chances of getting HIV haven't been tested or aren't par- action then contend that unquali- from under them, the gap between We've recovered, and we're re- are lower if we choose oral sex over ticularly careful unwittingly spread fied minorities are getting job and the predominately white rich and lieved. intercourse, but the fact remains that the disease. Accidents happen and college spots at theexpenseof quali- poorer minorities will not decrease. But wait. Not so fast. There's HIV can be passed on through oral even the well-intentioned make fied whites. Under the guidance of President another virus spreading around sex. It only takes one person who mistakes. The simple facts are this. A stu- William Cotter, Colby has contin- Colby. It's not quite as easy to detect doesn't know he or she is HIV posi- Diver Greg Louganis never ex- dent from an inner city school and ued toencouragestudentsof all color as the flu, and its effects are a lot tive to spread the disease to a part- pected that his decision to partici- one from Exeter Academy have not to the campus, but some students more serious. Like the flu, anyone ner, who gives it to someone else pate in the Seoul Olympics would had the same academic advantages. want to abandon affirmative action. can get it. Unlike the flu, it's doesn't and the disease can soon infiltrate come back to haunt him. A freak PrincetonReviewSATprep. courses We cannot give up on affirma- go away in a few days. the campus. accident proved him wrong. Colby are not de rigenr for students faced tive action before it has really made The virus is human immunode- According to Physician Assis- students don't expect their sexual with the reality of decaying streets an impact on the campus. Colby ficiency syndrome (HIV). tant Alden Kent, a recent study by decisions and relaxed attitude to- and families. The difference in SAT and the United States both have a Think about it. The casual hook- one of Colby's sister schools found ward sex will catch up with them, scores and other quantitative mea- long way to go.Q up is common among Colby stu- that the number of college students see HIV on page 10 Where do you think most Colby students fall on the political spectrum?

Chris O'Connor '98 "Pretty conservative,butl don't Mike Sabin '96 think most people are really con- "Very moderate because a lot of cerned about politics. I know I'm them don't care." not overly concerned."

Chuck Shade '98 Marsha Magnus '95 Tanitra Orr '97J "Most are conservative becausi "Liberal. I think Colby draws "Most are liberal because they have to be to live in the middle of of their backgrounds, despite th more liberal people because of the fact that they come to a liberal art general attitude of the school." Maine where it's this cold all the environment. They need to worl time. I don't think a conservative on that; liberals rule." would live in Maine in this weather." Echo photos by Jennifer Alwood mmammBMMmnmaaaaBnmammmaamamiam ^mimaammaai ^KBMamMmmnmB&MaMa ^aaiBBmmmu ^mBtmM^Bm Luring prospective students Money, moral s, Marx sist hazardous development as BY DAN MACCAEONE Gene from now on, it's a rather gen- those wacky existentialists and the BY CALBB MASON well as citizens of richer countries; Contributing Writer and (2) the lifetime projected earn- Staff Writer der-neutral name) to the Spa. There silly exhibitionists. you should let Gene eat everything This will definitely make Gene ings of people likely to be killed or debilitated by the projects is less That time of year has hit us once in sight, explaining that this is what to want to come here. He'll be think- Anyone who takes the trouble to read Marx (as opposed than in richer countries. The offi- again. That's right, the applications all of our cafeteria food is like. How- ing to himself, "Wow, they have to using his name as a prop for one cial policy for this ostensibl "hu- are in, and those high school seniors ever, seeing as how many of Colby's both existentialists and exhibition- 's politics) y will have little difficulty under- manitarian" organization — the that have applied to Colby are go- students come from wealthy fami- ists here? I knew this was the place standing the "mystifying" henom- very embodiment of supposed ing to want to come up and visit to lies, they like to buy their meals for me. I love getting into debates p enon of spiraling higher education "capitalist empowerment," is to de- see if they really do want to attend rather than just going to the dining over the religious undertones in costs. termine the worth of a person's life our wonderful institution. halls where they get them for free . books like The Catcher in the Rye." The transparent bourgeois by how much money he or she As your friendly neighborhood Now that you've overstuffed Boy, you really are making quite in- joke of supply and demand shows might make. freshman it is my responsibility to your student, it's time to get some an impression on him. its true colors here, as it does in We should recognize that the help you convince these people that work done. You must explain to Another fun fact about Colby health care. America, founded on Lawrence Sumners of the world they do really want to come here. Gene that Colby students do up to that you can tell Gene is that in the grand princi le of the defense of don t just make policy for the Therefore, I have decided to give 13 hours of homework every night, winter months like these, it's not p hts (like slave owner- World Bank. We like to tell our- you this handy-dandy guide to host- sometimes going days without get- uncommon to see jocksicles. If property rig shi , selves that our colleges are "forced" ing prospective students. ting any sleep. This includes week- you're really careful you can even p) and the "deregulation " as it were, (tax relief) of the merchant b "economic imperatives" to First, upon greeting your stu- ends. After all, you know as well as take one home to your room and y and lanter classes, is the proud charge yearly rates that are more dent in the Student Center, you I that it is a rare occasion when you keep it as a decoration until all of the p parent of that most inevitable capi- than double the official poverty should make it apparent to him/ see a Colby student on the Beer Die ice melts and the athlete wants to talist offspring — a profoundl level for a family of four. We like to her that Colby is the best college in table without his/her Organic get back to studying and playing y alienated, economically and sociall pretend that though we as a soci- the country by simply stating, "Hey, Chemistry textbook (even if they sports again. These jocksicles are y marginalized underclass. ety do want to see that everyone what other college do you know of aren't even taking organic chem). common at Colby because, often But the real laugh of 18th-cen- gets an education, "fiscal realities" that has a type of cheese named Also, as you are giving Gene a tour when basketball or hockey players tury economic ubermensch Adam prevent this. If societal priorities after it?" of the library, make sure to let on are happily walking from their dorm Smith devotees is that we don'tcare, were in fact as we pretend they are, At this point your student's mind that every student must have read down to the Athletic Center, which and every smug laissez-faire fulmi- then hi her education wouldn'tbe will suddenly realize, "Gosh, I love at least all the books on one of the is so far away, a heavy gust of chilly g nator knows it. rapidly escaping the financial reach cheese. Maybe if I come here, they'll floors by the time he/she gradu- wind will blow by them, freezing It says a good deal about America of the majority of our citizens. let me have as much as I want for ates. them from intestines to skin cells. that we're not reall bothered b The undeniable truth of hi her free." So, forget about academics at If your student has decided to It s all part of the fun of going to y y g the fact that 40 million of our fellow education is that in a social struc- first and lay on the child's natural visit on a weekend, and is wonder- school in Maine. p citizens have no health insurance. ture based fundamentall desires. ing why there's so much noise com- Well, those are only some fun y on the That we accept college costs that axiomatic legitimacy of the capi- Once you have gotten his/her ing from all of the dorms (could this things to do with your prospective price a presti ious education out of talist paradigm, in which health mouth salivating to the point where in fact be partying at such a work- student. Remember, we already go g the reach of most of our fellow citi- and intellect are commodities like the Page Commons room is more intensive school?), simply say that here, so we don't have to worry zens says as much. I use the term any other, it doesn't matter if 80 like Lake Titicaca, you should take the ruckus is being caused by yet about what the admissions people "prestigious" for a reason. America percent of people can't afford him/her (we'll call your student another disagreement between think of us. Go MulesO — and this is what fundamentally something, if the other 20 percent distinguishes us from the rest of the can pay enough to finance it. The world — has invented, entrenched rise in tuition costs doesn't fly in and internalized a system of social the face of market economics; it is \ j fl^^ ^»^^ M___MB__H_M_B_i_3BB_Bwa__B(^^ J ^_H_HiBB [ valuation in which buyingpower is a direct and inevitable outgrowth prestige; social worth is equated of market economics. with monetary worth. You can't serve God and mam- IB L I. J M^J^ M For illustration, think of mon both, as the saying goes, and Cantonese, Szechuan & American Cuisine Lawrence Sumner, the distin- neither, it appears, can you serve Colby guished economist and World Bank morality and mammon. One of the ^ ^ guru. In 1993, an internal Bank central lessons of Kapita l is that College . Cocktails "BEST OF LUCK . j memo he wrote was leaked to the intellectual doctrines are out- ^ TO ALL THE TEAMS " press <_ J/ • Exotic Drinks I , in which he encouraged the growths of economic class inter- •j_ ' Sumner, impoverished countries (he judgement. £ flnf »n 7 rlavs _-_ ___ _^ of Uniforms - Warm-u ps - listed a few Island 1 a week year round o 7 3~ 7x . a.l Jackets - Caps - Spor ting good host nations) are Today's judgement is simple; | | Mon.-Thurs. 11-8:45 ««««rvat.on» . 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Stephens added 16 points Bowdoin, we would have been the seed and Colby at No. 2. and 13 rebounds. no. 2 seed," said Maines. "Of all the The Mules overcame deficits of Last Wednesday, Colby played teams, we would just assume play eight points twice in the second half what turned out to be its final home Williams. We feel pretty confident to win the game 80-75 and bring the game of the season against Bates about going there. U we play well, Championship back to Mayflower College. Up at halftime, the Mules we'll be playing at UMass- Hill after a one year absence. saw its lead slip until the Bobcats Dartmouth on Saturday." Colby,who also beat Williams on tookthelead abouthalfway through "They're big, and they have a the road earlier that season 70-77, the second half. great guard who scores 20 points a took the lead with 2:49 remaining on Gaudet, who had 30 points on game," said Whitmore. two free throws by Chip Clark '94. the evening, took control of the con- The last time Colby faced Will- The Ephs scored only one field goal test at this point, making several iams was back in 1993, when the in the final threeminutes of the game. clutch three pointers and freethrows two teams played for the ECAC Stephens, then only a first-year, to help the Mules to a 85-82 victory. Championship. This came the year played a big role in the Colby win. The team will have three days of before NESCAC teams were al- He contributed 20 points and 10 re- practice to prepare for Williams, lowed to compete in the NCAA tour- bounds, includingl6points and eight who they have not faced this year. nament. 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Echo photo by Jennifer Merrick Geoff Herrick '98 Herrick was key in the men' s swim team' s 13th-place performance at the New England Champ ionships this past weekend. He placed Sth in the 50 fly,Sth in the 100 fly and 10th in the 200 fly.Herrick broke the Colby records in all three events, two of which (100 and 200 fly)were the oldest records remaining at Colby.

P/wfo courtes y of Assistant Nordic Coach Brian Carlson Dan Madru '97 powers up an incline at the EISA Champ ionships at Middlebury College last THIS WEEK'S ALL-MULESQ UAB weekend. in 9th out of 20 schools, with Bates, ished 1st for the team, placing 20th LENIAASCENSO '95 continued to perform well for the BY JENNIFER ATWOOD Cochran, and Jenna Klein '97 all overall. women' s indoor track team this past weekend. She was Asst. Photo Editor finishing in scoring position. The The men's team also did well, ranked 16th in the 800m before the meet, but ran well team was forced to compete with- placing 10th. Captain Darrell Sofield enough to make the f inals, which includes only the top eight Colby's Nordic and Alpine ski out Deb Shea '98, one of the team's '95 performed well all weekend, runners. Amongstthe strong Division I competition at the teams wrapped up their season suc- top skiers, who was injured at the providing 1st place scores for the meet, she was the only Division III runner to make the finals. cessfully at the EISA Champion- Williams College Carnival last team on both days of competition. ships hosted by Middlebury Col- weekend. On Saturday, Sofield placed 31st MATTGAUDET '95 shot well f romthe outside and from the lege in Vermont this past weekend. "The women's team did very overall, followed by Dan Madru '97 f ree throw line in the Mules ' games against Bates and The combination of scores fromboth well this weekend without Deb," and Josh Walton '98. Of Madru's Bowdoin College. He drained 30points in the Bates game, the Alpine and Nordic teams re- said Godomsky. performance, Goethals said, "That's which included several clutch three pointers down the sulted in an Sth place overall finish The ski program is a young one, what we really needed from him, to stretch. Against the Polar Bears, he added 24 points for Colby. but with the returnof Myler, O'Brien pull through like that." including a perfect 10-10 f romthe line. "[Both teams] skied very well, and Raiche to the men's team and The future looks bright for the and the freshmen really came into Kate Swenson '96 to the women's Nordic team as well. Sofield is the AMBERHOWARD '97 was a big reason why the women' s their own," said Alpine Head Coach team, (Swenson was last year's cap- only skier, from both the men's and basketball team destroyed Bates College 80-54 in the final Mark Godomsky. tain and top skier, but was studying women's teams, that will be lost as game of the season for Colby. Howard led the team in The Alpine team's success was in Japan during this year's season) a result of graduation. All the scor- points with 21 and contributed to the Mules fast break due in large part to the scoring per- the outlook is promising. ing performances were provided by that scored 47 second half p oints. formances by first-year skiers. In "I'm excited for next year, re- the sophomore and first-year ski- Friday's giant slalom race, the first- cruitingis going well, we'll justhave ers, with two exceptions. year trio of Ken Raiche, Kevin to wait and see/' said Godomsky. "Seeing Heather finish 20th SQUASH, continued from p age 16 O'Brien and Jason Myler provided The Nordic team also skied well helped them see what they can do if worthy of their national ranking by 6 at No. 4 and Taylor Smith who the scoring finishes for the team. On this weekend with surprisingly they work hard over the summer rounding up the finals with a 7-2 went 12-4 at No. 6. Saturday, Myler and O'Brien had strong performances all around. On and fall," said Goethals. "The sky is win against Bates, and walking away Illig said he was impressed and their best performances all year, Friday, the first day of competition, the limit for this team." with the championship. pleased with both the tournament according to Godomsky. Ethan Piatt the women's team came up with an Unfortunately, none of the Al- Colby went 22-5 in the indi- and the team's overall season. '96 j oined the two first-years to also outstanding 7th place finish on the pine or Nordic skiers qualified for vidual tournament matches, with "Colby squash is now attracting place for the team in slalom. first day. the NCAA Championships this Drew Snow '95, Brian Rayback '95 a higher caliber of players due to The women's team also skied "I didn't expect that the women year. However, the program is and Scott McCarley '95 all going 3- our new glass-backed courts, and well, helped by the solid races by would be 7th, but they got it on the youngand just recently started com- 0 for the weekend in their final ap- our goal for next year is to improve first-yea r team members. In the gi- first day," said Nordic Head Coach peting against Division I schools. pearances at the fifth, seventh and on our national ranking, and attain ant slalom race on Friday, Abby Jefferson Goethals. Potential abounds for the Colby ski ninth positions, respectively. Colby at least a B-flight appearance at Lambert '98, Jackie Bates '98 and Jen Lane '98 and Rima Lathrop teams; with the consistently strong also had strong help all year from Nationals," said Illig. women's captain Linsay Cochran '96 finished 2nd and 3rd, respec- efforts from the younger skiers and first-year students: Dave Dodwell, OnMar. 3-5, Colby willsend Jamie '97 placed for the team. In the sla- tively, for the team. Heather Bend the arrival of new talent, the f uture who finished 13-8 at the No. 2 posi- Cheston '96 and Dodwell to the Indi- lom race on Saturday, the team came '97 had an excellent race and fin- looks auspicious.Q tion, Geoff Bennet, who finished 15- vidualNationalsformenatWilliams.Q

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This, the same person who Fans love to yell at the ref. picks up spiders in their house Antici pating a questionable call with a magazine and places them at some point during the game, a safel y outside instead of clever fan might even think of the Echo photo by Amy Rzeznikizzvicz squishing them like an overripe witty insult he can hurl at the ref banana , will focus their atten- on the drive over, so he can get a Coby Reinhardt '95 competing in the New England champ ionships last weekend. tion on one or two peop le in the pat on the back from his beer- game, and proceed to threaten guzzling friends. them without end. Coaches , on the other hand , Bowdoin site of personal It doesn't matter if this per- should spend their time thinking son even cares about the game or about the game. Several times, the players , they will always hate I've seen coaches get so incensed bests for men's swim team the ref. at the officials that they forget a meet for us." sonal bests for Gordon. What is it about referees that game is being played. Some spend BY RYAN MAYHUGH Setting the pace for the Mules Abe Rogers '95, who also swam causes people from everywhere almost all their time debating calls that , of course, won't be changed Sports Editor was rookie phenom Geoff Herrick. personal bests in all his races, placed to call them names a fifth grader He placed 8th in the 50 fly, Sth in the 20th in the 1650 freestyle and also would deem harsh? They are even if they throw a temper tan- trum. There was a common theme for 100 fly and 10th in the 200 fly. He competed in the 200 free, 500 free merel y try ing to call the game as The fans have nothing better to the Colby men's swim team this broke the school records in all three and 200 fly. they see it They attempt to be do than ridicule the refs. If makes past weekend at Bowdoin College. events with his times of 24.12, 52.81 In the relay competition, the four- fair , making sure the game is them feel like the class bully they As they finished their race and and 1:58.81. Herrick had already put some of Coby Reinhardt '95, Gor- played by the rules. Anything never were. Coaches , on the other looked to see their time, they saw a his name in the records book in the don, Herrick and Rogers placed 16th short of perfection , however , and hand , should take the calls as they set of numbers they had never seen 50 fly in the team's meet against in the 400 free. The same crew com- they should be prepared to hear before. Bates College on Feb. 14. The other peted in the 800 free and came in comparisons to Stevie Wonder come and concentrate on the game. On their way to a 13th place two events, however, were the old- 12th. from those in attendance. Arguing with the refs will get you finish out of 26 teams in the New est swim records at Colby. In other relay action, Mark Things happen fast in sports , about as far as a canoe ride in the England Division III Champion- "He did a phenomenal job," said Goleb '98, Pete Bowden '98, Rogers and the refs are allowed fractions Sahara Desert Refs are overworked , under- ships, most of Colby's competitors Cain. and Reinhardt placed 13th in the of a second to make their deci- swam all their races in personal best Eric Gordon '96 scored in the 200 200 free while the combination of sions on crucial plays during the paid and definitel y under-appre- times. individual medley, and also swam Bowden, Goleb, Herrick and Gor- contest Some doa good job, some ciated. It has to be tough going to "We swam very well," said Head well in the 200 IM and 200 breast- don placed 15th in the 200 seem to have the brain power of work every day knowing that al- Coach Sheila Cain. "It was a great stroke. All three times were per- medley.Q a gerbil , but none are perfect No most everyone will hate you at matter what , a bad call is bound some point during the game. to sneak in every once in a while. Even the pristine, elderly lady Runners prepare for BU track I try to sympathize with refs , in the fourth row roared with the but that' s not to say I love the power of a jet engine, "Ref , you guys. The reason why people yell incompetent blockhead! If you had Men' s track and scream at them is simple: one more eye, you'd be a will send five there is nothing more frustrating Cyclops!" Q to ECAC championships — ^ TO j ^ ^^ A CLUB =_. (207) 873-6335 BY RYAN MAYHUGH Sports Editor I l «£= Three members of the Colb lMj l y men's indoor track team traveled down to Boston University to com- pete in the New England Champi- onships. According to Head Coach Jim Wescott, the trip was made in order to get used to the banked track at BU in preparation for the Poors open at 9pw ECAC Championships that will take place there this weekend. Zach Nightingale '95, Steve Df&n M!-> NicM" Suomi '97 and Don Saucier '96 made the trip for the Mules. __ Natural Light "Nobod y ran a personal best, GfatGio-i 75 but they still ran well," said Wescott. ta Praff Several members of the team fys *t qualified in earlier meets for the ECACs this weekend. Nightingale large A ° • will run in the 400m, Suomi in the \fyfa 500m and Justin Wasielewski '95 in fence Floor vg(J^ ** the 1000m. Brian Schwegler '95 will com- ^ pete in the 35 lb. weight throw, and Merrick the combination of John Dunbar Echo file photo by J ennifer r3anofe We>looMe> & '95, Nightingale, Saucier and Suomi Don Saucier ' 96 and Dave Palmieri '97 at practice earlier will run in the 400m relay.Q this year. * Colby runs over Bate s in final match of season Women's track It was Senior Night and the game BY LUCAS PENNEY took place in the friendly confines competes at Contributing Writer of Wadsworth Gymnasium. Cap- tains Kathy Christy '95 and Sandra Last Wednesday evening the Jewers '95 were playing in their Division I Colby women's basketball team last game as Mules, and their team- traveled South to Brunswick, Maine mates knew it. Playing under these to play the Bowdoin College Polar conditions proved fatal for the Championships Bears. That night the Mules found Bobcats as the entire Colby squad that bears don't like intruders and unified for an 80-54 win. BY LARRY BENESH were on the losing end of an 80-50 Earlier in the year in Lewiston, Staff Writer final score. the Bobcats trounced the Mules, Rebounding played a vital role but it only set them up for this The Colby women's indoor track in this game, and Bowdoin's stat vengeful loss. Bates showed no team failed to score in the New En- sheet was teeming with high num- "cat-like" characteristics in this gland Division I championships last bers in that department. Through- contest as Colby's fast-break ran weekend, although several runners out the night Bowdoin stuck to their past themfor 47 second-half points. ran well enough to qualify for this game plan of pounding the boards Starting guards Amber Howard weekend's ECAC championships. and getting the '97 (21 points) "We didn't score, but we didn't ball to their post and Kenoyer (16 go down there expecting to," said players, and un- points) lighted Head Coach Deb Aitken. fortunately for the nets on fire, The Mules closest chance to scor- the Mules, it going 8 for 12 ing came from Lenia Ascenso '95 worked. from three-point who competed in the 800m. Ascenso "They just territory; was ranked 16th in the event but she out-rebounded us," said starting Kenoyer was 4 for 4. still managed to make the finals, point guard LynnKenoyer '97. "Es- Colby also received excellent which only includes the top eight pecially on the offensive boards play from forwards Grace Perry runners from the preliminary heat. where they were able to get easy '96 (16 points) and Larsen. She finished 7th overall, lowering putbacks." "It was the seniors' last game, her time to 2:18.34 from her first "We weren't working well that and I wanted to play hard for them heat's time of 2:18.97. night. We never got in sync and and finish the season strong," said "Lenia was the only Division III they took advantage of it," said Larsen. She did just that, barely runner who made the finals," said Emily Larsen '98. missing the elusive double-double Aitken, "it was quite an accomplish- Nevertheless, two Colby play- with 11 points and nine rebounds. Echo file photo by Jennifer Alwood ment." ers who did find ways to counteract The Mules' team defense sty- Sandra Jewers '95 looks down low in a game earlier this Ascenso is still provisionally the strong play of the Polar Bears mied Bates' offense as they con- year. qualified for nationals with her cur- were Maggie Drummond '98 and tinually forced turnovers and poor a positive note with a big win like "It is a young team and winning rent ranking of 9th in Division III. Larsen, the standout first-year post- shots. "What really got us going that," said Christy. the last game provides a nice segue Kate DriscoII '98 qualified for players. Drummond (15 points) and was our defense, both on the pe- "It felt good to walk off the court. into next season," said Staples. ECACs with a personal best in the Larsen (13 points) battled hard all rimeter and in the post," said Real good," said Jewers. The future of the Mules defi- 5000m. night for good shots and rebounds Kenoyer. Head Coach Beth Staples re- nitely looks bright, and with an- Her time of 19:13.04 was 20 sec- but it wasn't enough to overcome Both Christy and Jewers agreed marked that the win over Bates was other year of experience under their onds faster than her personal best. Bowdoin. that beating Bates on Saturday was the first time everyone united as a belts, this young team may just find Julie Lynch '97 also qualified for Saturday ni ht against Bates g a great way to go out. team, especially in rebounding and themselves again in the thick of the ECACs in the 500m with her time of College was a whole different game. "I'm glad the season ended on defense. NESCACQ 1:23.29. "Julie's time dropped by two ~ v seconds, which is very good in such •%'* VjMi* \' Friends or FamilyJ ' /^ v» a short race," said Aitken. Brooke Lorenzen '95 finished Metric Motors Inc. f 10th overall in the 201b weight ham- After 9th visit 10th one is (__^^i_»_fL : *"_ mer throw competition. She had a nonua k^W^rv^ mssao toss of 45 ft and 4.5 inches. WM^s This weekend, 12 of the Mules t, „ js will be competing in the ECACs at 'fwr ,v,::-••«, "p^v* Fi| ,^t ;: A^/i; c^->h _fc *_ "«S L^rc u ^OO"] Boston University. It is the last meet Lft : Allison Clougher('98) enjoying a moment with friends of the regular season. Foreign Car Service __ "We are probably looking to be PEJ^SONALl _ TJASE_ in the top eight or ten," said Aitken. "We will miss Brooke Lorenzen I Hours: Mon., Tues. Wed & ^I Hair ¦ Stylesy who has to take the national teach- ndA Sat. 8-6 ing certification exam. She would ( Metric Motors IncN Thur. & Fri. 8-8 have almost been a sure win in her •• /.• . 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Men's squash brings "March Madness'* begins home national title Colby to take on Williams in NCAA tourney men's squash team. BY RYAN MAYHUGH BY EMILY GREENSTEIN This year's C-flight teams in- Staff Writer cluded Vassar, Bates, Tufts, M.I.T., Sports Editor Columbia, Hamilton, Wesleyan All After coming home from the and Colby. In the first round, the good things must come to an end. National Championships at Mules pounced on Wesleyan, tal- The men's basketball team found Princeton University last weekend, lying a final score of 9-0. Colby men's squash celebrated the arrival then defeated Tufts 6-3 in the semi- this out when they traveled down I- of two honored trophies. finals. 95 on Saturday to face arch rival The Mules triumphed in the C- "The Tufts match was the big- Bowdoin College in the final game of the regular season. When the fi- flight Team Nationals, winning the gest test of the weekend, as they nal buzzer rang, Summers Trophy, as well as earn- are a strong team who had beaten the Mules found itself on the losing half of the 78-70 ing the Barnaby Trophy which us during the season," said Head final score, and the end of the 17- named them as the "most improved Coach John Illig. "We played in- game winning streak. team in the country," an honor be- credibly focused squash, beating stowed upon them by all of the Tufts in a test of nerves as most of "Any time you win that many , coaches in the league. The Mules the games in many matches went games it's a great accomplishment," completed the season with a No. 17 to tie-breakers." said Head Coach Dick Whitmore. ranking in the country, which is The Mules deemed themselves "It was a great string of wins for these guys." the highest finish ever for Colby see SQUASH on page 13 The loss dropped Colby's record to 20-4, which was good enough for a fifth seed in the upcoming NCAA Poetry in Motion tournament. The Mules will travel down to Williams College to face Matt Gaudet <95 brings his the Purple Cows in the first round of the tournament tonight. Williams basketball career to a close was the fourth seed, while UMass- Dartmouth received the first seed BY BEN RUSSELL der Head Coach Richard Whitmore, Gaudet has been one of the best ever (see bracket page 11). Staff Writer Last year, Colby hosted a first to adorn theblue and white of Colby round NCAA layoff game and College. Ana tive of Rumford, Maine p dropped the contest to Amherst 80- The last home game has been and an alumnus of Mountain Val- layed. The white jersey bearing 77. p ley Hi h School in Rumford, Gaudet g The loss at Bowdoin cost the the No. 22 has been hung with care was a standout on the football field Mules a chance to play the first game for its imminent retirement some- as well as the basketball court in time in the near future. An illustri- of the tournament at home. Incon- Echo photo by Jennifer Merrick high school. As a senior at Moun- ous career is coming to an end this sistency was a factor in the loss, Jason Jabar '96 scores one for Colby in the game against tain Valley he was recognized as month amid hopes of a national title. according to Whitmore. Bates. Maine's "Mr. Basketball" and Class The jersey and career accom- "We played well at times, but to sneak in and grab the win. Jason officiating was less than excellent, B Football Player of the Year. Colby lishments belong to senior basket- we didn't play with overall consis- Jabar '96, Dave McLaughlin '97 and but you can't really blame [the loss] p was only one among many suitors ball tri-captain Matt Gaudet, a con- tency," said Whitmore. Dave Stephens '96 all fouled out for on that." for Gaudet's valued talents, but he stant on the Colb hardwood since Colby led at halftime, but turned the Mules. Starting point guard Matt y saw the chance to play immediately 1991-1992 . cold in the second frame. The Mules "We didn't play well at all," said Gaudet '95 continued to play spec- his freshman season of for a basketball program as rich in Playing for a program that has shot 26 percent (8-31) in the second captain T.J. Maines. "They did a tacular ball, as he drained 24 points, produced seven All-Americans un- see GAUDET on page 11 half which allowed the Polar Bears good job defensively against us. The see MEN'S HOOPS on pa ge 11 Men's hockey gains fifth seed in ECAC tourney BY GALEN CARR Mules lose first Asst. Sports Editor round to Salem St. Tournament time is here again. The men's I_Y GAI_EN CAI_R hockey team qualified for the ECAC tourna- Asst. Sports Editor ment for the second consecutive year after a 5-3 home victory over Babson College last The glory run has ended. On Tuesday Friday night. night the men's hockey team was swept off After a 4-1 loss to Holy Cross Saturday at the ice by a red hot Salem State squad, 9-2.The Alfond Arena, the Mules' saw its chances of loss eliminated the No. 5 seed Mules from the securing home ice during the playoffs slip ECAC tournament the second year in a row down the drain as they locked up the fifth that Colby has bowed out in the first round. seed out of eight teams. Colby finished the No* 4 seed Salem State will face number one regular season with a 14-8-2 overall record. Bowdoin in the semifinals Friday. On Tuesday, the Mules traveled to No. 4 The Mules were down 2-0 at the end of the seed Salem State to kick off the first round of first period/ yet Salem's high-powered offen- the post-season. sive unit simply overpowered Colby as the In the only meetingbetween the two teams score snowballed to 8-1. this year, Colby came up on the short end of According to Head Coach Scott Borek/ the an8-7 overtime loss. After finding itself down Mules wanted to come out in the first 15 min- 5-0 midway through the second period, the utes and apply considerable offensive pres- Mules staged an admirable comeback to tie Echo photo by Yuhgo Yamaguchi sure/ yet they would have to guard against the the game at seven with two minutes left in the Goa lie Mike Payne '97prepares to make a save in Colby' s 5-3 win over fast-break mentality and superb speed and game, forcing overtime. Babson College. ability of Salem'soffcnslveunit Unfortunately Stocked with a core of former Division I Brian Pompeo '95. "Sometimes they have a Borek. "We need to play well in the first 15 for Colby, they were overtaken by tlie fleet- players, Salem State entered this year's tour- tendency to be a little too individualistic and minutes and then concentrate on playing a footed Raiders who proceeded to pour it on, nament as the defending ECAC champions. stay away from playing a team game." more defensive game." capitalizing on any mistakes by the Mules. "I think we need to frustrate them by "Salem is probably the most explosive Last Friday, the Mules faced Babson in The Mules finish with a season record of playing a very physical game," said captain team in the league," said Head Coach Scott see HOCKEY on page 12 14-9-2.0