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VOLUMEXXV· NUMBER 12 FRlDAY,FEBRUARY 1, 2002 CONNECTICUT COUEGE, NEW LONDON, CT INSIDE: Maroni Announces Budget Projections for the Coming Year
By SARAn G.EBN the cost containment measures we've undertaken." N.... EoITOR When asked when the college Vice President of Finance Paul could stop cutting costs and start Maroni discussed the financial spending again, Maroni replied, "We Students returned from strength of Connecticut College at ask people to reduce their budgets winter break to find Harris the SGA meeting January 31, in a with the possibility that we'll add • presentation designed to comple- something that we're not doing dining hall a little rosier. ment the previous evening's State of .now ... You prune a tree so that it gets the College Address. healthier." Maroni reported that the The endowment, which had sunk College's net assets plunged by $22 to $133 million when the college million in 2001, dropping from a started building next year's budget, record high of $214 million in 2000. is now up to roughly $140 million. Maroni dismissed this decrease, The unstable nature of the stock explaining that it was due to a market makes predictions hard to decline in the endowment-a gauge, so the college has been using decline he attributed to "volatile" a ftat projection [Q create its budget. capital markets. 2001 saw no change "[There's a] challenge to in the college's $44 million debt. Development, a challenge to our Danahy beams after receiving a card and bouquet from ~er teammates in congradulations ojher accomplishments (Ward). Connecticut College's debt-to- investment managers," said Maroni. net assets ratio increased corre- "We think we're being moderately Andrea Lodico reviews the spondingly, rising from 21 % in 2000 conservative using a flat projection." first offerings of 2002. Danahy Named the Female to 23% in 2001. Maroni called this Tuition will increase. The PPBC percentage "a fairly strong number," will make a recommendation to the citing competitor schools for com- board in February. Athlete of the Year in Connecticut parison; Trinity's debt-to-net assets "We're still below the midpoint ratio is 28%, while Colby's is 5%. of the schools with which we com- By MKflliEW PRllSroN and a member of the memorable ner to receive this award in its eight- Connecticut also came in on the pete," said Maroni of a tuition 1999 Women's World Cup Soccer een-year history, joins a list of leg- high end of the expense/tuition ratio, increase. Maroni added that increas- SPORTS EDITOR I Champions. Now, Connecticut endary athletes from every field of although there was improvement in ing the size of the student body It all began in 1984 when Julie College senior cross- country star, the sporting world as the first 2001. A percentage range from would help increase revenues. up to Bolduc, a softball pitcher from Maura Danahy has added her name Connecticut College athlete ever to 150% to 200% is typical for a col- a point. Southington, Connecticut took home to the lists. receive the honor. Upon joining the lege like Connecticut. "The lower Before 2000, the board of the hardware. As the years passed, Earlier this month, Danahy elite, Danahy said of the prestigious the ratio," said Maroni, "the stronger trustees had voted to temporarily other notables to add their names to entered into athletic immortality honor, "It's pretty overwhelming, to the financial situation of the organi- increase the excess spend rule the list along side Bolduc were those when she was named the recipient of get such a high award was a shock ... zation." The college's 2001 figure instead of cutting costs. The excess PORTS such as Rebecca Lobo, DConn bas- the Hank O'Donnell Award as It's a huge award, and I feel honored was 174%, while the 2000 ratio was spend rule dictates the percentage of The men's basketball team ketball standout and Olympic Gold Connecticut's 2001 Female Athlete to be in such company." 192%. the endowment that the college can Medallist at the 1996 Atlanta of the Year, an award given annually While the ever-modest Danahy "[There is] a fairly strong spend. Normally this amount is held prepares for some tough Games, as well as Kristine Lilly, by the Connecticut Sports Writers improvement in that ratio," said at 5%, but for 2000 and 200 t, it was NESCAC games. Olympic Silver..MedalliJ;t in Sydney AJliaQ;le Danahy, only the third run- continued on page 7- arcni. "wQj.~h I t)Ymc comes from cotttinfted on page 7 New Study Abroad Quota Means Less Crunch for Students .,.....,...",,..,..--
1IY EUZABETIi KNORR first choice, 66% received one of helped by a measure of luck. housing," said Schon. their top five, and 84% were housed . ''This semester we were fortu- Much of the stress carne from STAFF WRnnR in one of their top ten. nate in the type of spaces that the college's ambiguity over The spring semester at The crunch was averted because became available," noted Campbell. whether she would be placed in a Connecticut College has traditional- of a new quota for study abroad. "The people who have gone away double; this uncertainty would not ly signaled a housing shortage, as "We imposed a limit on how this spring seem to have had better be resolved until a few days before tpe number of students returning many students we could send away rooms as well as rooms that corre-, she returned to campus. Not all stu- from abroad usually exceeds the for each semester," explained sponded well with the room requests dents could be placed in one of their number of students departing. This Associate Director of National and of returnees." top ten donn choices, and it was y.ear, however, due to a redistribu- International Studies, Shirley Erin Stafiej '03 was one of those necessary for ten returnees to be tion of ratios, the expected housing Parson. returnees who benefited from the placed in doubles. crunch has been reduced to a mere Senior administrators decided to improved returning housing system. Currently the dorms on pinch. impose the quota due to a number of "I was surprised that I actually campus are not filled to maximum In general, finding housing for reasons, including housing, classes, got my number one choice," said capacity, and "there is a little hit of returning students has gone smooth- and budgeting. This new quota does Erin. "Everybody was telling me breathing room for major emergen- Students study in the serellity of the ._ reading room (Berry). lY this year, giving both students and not limit the number of students who that they had a real housing crunch, cies when they come up," according administrators reason to be happy. can study abroad each year, but so I didn't expect to receive such a to Campbell. However, Campbell "We have been able to have rather seeks to even out the numbers preferable room." warns that students should not be Library Addition Provides Space housing for everyone this year," said for each semester. But the housing process has not fooled by the few empty rooms on Conway Campbell, Director of Campbell noted that 110 stu- been a pleasure for everyone. Chloe campus, because additional rooms for Quiet Reading and Asian Art Residential Life and Housing. dents left to go abroad this semester Schon, class of 2003, describes the may be filled by late arriving stu- Out of the 134 people who need- while 120 were returning. time leading up to her return to dents or after changes are made fol- By MEUSSA QUICK a time. ed to be placed in housing beginning The carefully constructed plans school as very stressful. lowing the completion of roster ver- The Chu-Griffis collection STAFF WRITER this semester, 45.8% received their of the administrators were also "I was really, really upset about ification. includes works from Chinese At the end of December 2001, painters of the 20th century whose Fainstein Delivers Second Annual State of the College Address the new Charles Chu Asian Art paintings depict landscapes, birds, Reading Room in Connecticut flowers, and animals - Chu's great- By COLEY WARD the College by pointing to his for- College's Charles E. Shain library est areas of expertise.
EDITOR-IN-em" mer employer, Vasser College, was officially unveiled to the public. This new room located on the which boasts an enrollment of close Plans for the room began last fust floor and to the immediate right The second annual State of the to 2,500 students, yet remains one of winter as Toby Griffis and Charles of the entrance to the Charles E.. College Address was held the nations premier liberal arts insti- Chu realized they needed a space for Shain Library and gives Shain a Wednesday evening in the 1941 tutions. their growing Asian art collection. sleek new look. The room was room of the student center. President Fainstein said the College's pri- John and Heidi Niblack then designed by the Boston fum of Norman Fainstein spoke to a capac- orities were to maintain and enhance announced they would donate a Schwartz/Silver Architects. A com- ity crowd and outlined the institu- academic programs and to improve major gift to aid the construction of mittee including Dr. Niblack, tion's short-term and long-term the quality of student life. this room to bonor Professor Professor Chu, vice- president for goals for the coming year. Fainstein also addressed the Emeritus Charles Chu. Charles Chu information services, college librari- Fainstein began by thanking the College's role in New London, say- came to the United States in 1945 an W. Lee Hisle, and many others, college community for its efforts in ing that he is looking to clarify that from China and began the Chinese conferred to create the design of the elcoming he and his wife to cam- role. Under former President Claire language program at Connecticut room. ~ pus, and then del ved immediately Gaudiani '66, Connecticut College College in 1965. The architect's goals were to ere- into the College's budget situation, was very active in the downtown, Dr. and Mrs. Niblack have long ate a "serene and beautiful environ- an area of concern for many sectors both through monetary investment admired Professor Chu and have ment" while maintaining unity with of the the school. Fainstein and community service. Gaudiani also always had a strong interest in the other rooms of the library. The described the College as being in a spearheaded several questionable Asian art. ideals of "simplicitY,.tranquility, and "period of consolidation." President Painstein delivers his speech at tbe State of the CollegeAddress (Ward). investments, in particular the sign- Another generous gift from elegance" accurately reflect Asian ''The budget is still growing," he requesting the reallocation of about funds," he said. "I think the innova- ing of a fifteen-year lease on high Agnes Gund '60 and her husband, design principles and The Charles said, "but, not as fast. This institu- $2.6 million from current budgets to tive range of our study abroad pro- technology classroom space in the Daniel Shapiro, contributed to the Chu Asian Art Reading Room is tion, like most, engages in a budget areas of high strategic priority. grams sets us apart [from other Mariner Square building. renovation of this area of the library. attractively decorated with Asian art method that I would call incremen- When asked if study abroad would schools]." President Fainstein said that he This room functions as the first and delicate orchids. It is furnished tal. We already have a pretty good be affected by this reallocation of When asked about the prospect is looking to redefine the role that permanent exhibition space for the with dark tables and comfortable idea that next year's budget will be funds, President Fainstein said he of growing enrollment to increase the College plays in New London, Chu-Griffis Art Collection. The chairs. Mr. Hisle hopes that "The- about 1.5 million dollars more than was unsure, but that study abroad revenue, Fainstein said that it had though not necessarily to decrease it. exhibits in the new room will be new room will provide a quiet sane this year's budget." would remain a core component of been discussed, but that no plans He pointed out that last year, stu- changing each year as there are over tuary for individual and small group Recently, SOURCE magazine the Connecticut College experience, were in the works. He addressed dents spent a total of 20,000 hours in two hundred pieces of art in the col- study as well as a place for studentS reoorted that the Priority Planning "We ~e making some decisions fears that the addition of more stu- lection, and there is only space for to reflect and ~~mire the Asian art:' \ ~ and Budget Comllllltee would be in the rei'acation of [study abroad] dents coMd threaten the intimacy of about fourte~orks to be shown at continued on page 7 2 • fEORUARYl, 2002 • Tus COU,£fJE VOICE EDITORIAL&OPINION
mOOI3~lli@,a @.QQQ 8tl~C9£~rr ?100@, ~01iJ13'ifDrrJl] nm \?m /;j@Q~ 11~1?OO& Connecticut College Cannot Afford to COTTON CANl>Y HARRIS DECIDE 5 EN TEI\ THE CLOWNS Splurge on The Times 'CE C.HAM \5 TO PAINT tue INT!\O\l\JCE.\J TO 'WALLS PINK ... It is no secret that Connecticut College's financial woes were triggered not only by a falling economy, but by build- l-IAIt.~)S tAFETERIA ... ing the College too fast. Programs like the Tour Cummings Center for International Studies, the Travel Research ~ Immersion Programs, and Career Enhancing Life Skills have helped the College develop a reputation as an innovative institution; however, it is those very programs that make Conn unique that have Lentto tbe College's debt. Through the admirable efforts of Kate Keene '02 and Alex Band '02, the New York Times has been brought, free of charge, to Conn for the next half semester, In order to extend this through the rest of the semester the College will have to pay for 500 copies, at a cost of approximately 20,000 dollars, The New York Times Readership Program would further our tradition of innovation. If this were four years ago, the Voice would support this effort wholeheartedly, The New York Times is one of the most respected publications in the United States and is worth every penny. However, we simply lack to the pennies to fund the effort. Achieving further uniqueness is no longer a priority. The College cannot afford that pursuit. The budget freezes of the last two years have presented a challenge for everybody, That is why it is so refreshing mat President Fairrstein recently decided to cancel renovations to me President's House. This decision was made in the spirit of financial restraint. Fainstein's choice thus stands as a show of good faith. Anotber president might nnt have shown the same savvy. He has displayed an understanding that tbe campus has had to tighten its belt and that he is willing to do the same. Here's hoping that President Fainstein will continue to show a sensitivity that was lacking in our previous presi- dent and that Keene and Band will have success fundruising outside of the College. (;ER)\Y ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• LEITERS TO THE EDITOR •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Bureaucracy Prevails at Conn believe in one basic principle - one should always do the right thing, for us into senseless bloodshed and war. To the Editors: the right reason. Of course, the government itself manipulates the media to swing tbe I thought the bureaucracy was bad in India where I studied last semester. Based in Washington DC, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni mood of the masses one way or the other in order to generate desired results. Then I returned to Conn. In order to petition to the Committee on Academic (ACTA) is a nonprofit educational organization "dedicated to liberal arts Have you wondered why RAWA, the Afghani NOO working for women Standing (CAS) you have to collect not one or two, but four signatures. It is education, uphold[ing] high academic standards, safeguardjing] the free (which helped film the CNN documentaries showing brutal treatment of almost impossible to do this in one day. I wanted to petition to get Social exchange of ideas on campus, and ensur[ing] that the next generation women by Taliban), disappeared from the scene all of a sudden after the fall Psychology counted towards my Social Sciences distribution requirement. receives a philosophically-balanced, open-minded, high-quality education." of Kabul? This is why this appeal (http://rawaJancymarketing.netlna- 'Besides writing a simple petition I first had to visit my Faculty Advisor in After the September 11 tragedy, ACTA established a "Defense of appeal.htrn) was posted on the RAWA website, right after the Taliban !led Blaustein, then I had to stop to chat with a Dean in Fanning, then drop in on Civilization Fund" and as a first step towards this project, came up with a Kabul: the Department Chair of Psychology and myoid psych professor in Bill report: "Defending Civilization: How Our Universities Are Failing America "The world should understand that the Northern Alliance is composed of Hall. and What Can Be Done About It" some bands who did show their real criminal and inhuman nature when they The system infringes on the time nf everyone involved. Professors and (http://www.oacta.orglReports/defciv.pdf).Inshort.this sweetly-worded were ruling Afghanistan from 1992 to 1996. The retreat of the terrorist students should not have to be bothered by this procedure. While this report documents more than a hundred anti-war statements from campuses Taliban from Kabul is a positive development, but entering of the rapist and process is designed to acknowledge the importance of each of these profes- all over the country in order to argue that in the wake of 9-11, while looter NA in the city is nothing but a dreadful and shocking news for about sors, such trivialities eat away at time that could be better devoted to aca- "Americans across the country responded with anger, patriotism and support 2 million residents of Kabul whose wounds of the years 1992-96 have not demics. The CAS should have the authority to make decisions unilaterally, of military intervention", "[it was] not so in [the case of] academe." bealed yet." relying on the input of other faculty only if there is reason to question the Academia, I think, consists of the cream of the country's intellectuals As the US media swiftly dumped RAWA after demonizing the Taliban, validity of the petition. and college campuses. It is supposed to he an institution comprised of aca- the "Northern Alliance" became known as the "US-backed Northern -Ezra Rashkow '03 demic powerhouses where the brightest minds of the nation can be found. Alliance" on CNN. It is interesting to recall that "US-backed NA" replaced ·'Thus, 'the report accuses American philosophers, thinkers, professors and the same Taliban who were initially backed by the US when they rose to Americans Are Not So Evil After All academics of acting unpatriotically and failing America. As the report notes power in 1994. Mullah Ghous, a Taliban minister was invited over to " that "the 'message of much of academia was clear: BLAME AMERICA Washington during that time and was asked to sign an MoU with UNOCAL FIRST." The report stops just short of condemning colleges and universities Corporation, a California based energy resource company, for the passage of Americans ... and people of America! for adding to the curriculum, courses on rest of the world. It states that an oil pipeline through Afghanistan. It was only when the minister refused
"I' "Ironically, instead of ensuring that students understand the unique contri- to comply that the US stopped its support for the Taliban. The bottom line is First things first -- almost all my life I've lived in a third world coun- butions of America and Western civilization, the civilization under attack, that it is neither terrorism nor crimes against humanity nor the oppression of try and almost all my life I've heard things like "Americans are evil," universities are rushing to add courses on Islamic and Asian cultures." women that worries the American government or for that matter ANY other "Americans are terrorists," etc. But it was only after. 1 came to the US last I was absolutely dumbfounded and sick to my stomach after examinin overnment involved in the Afghan imbroglio. Rather, the 500 billion bar- year and met "ordinary Americans" and saw them laughing and saw them '< this report. First, the authors of the report conveniently assume that it lot of rels of oil in the Caspian region (the largest untapped oil reserve in the crying that 1 realized that they are not demons, that they are human beings Western civilization is somehow under attack without giving any sort of evi- world) is the root of all evil! (Testimony by John J. Maresca, vice president jl;l.stlike myself. I wonder what exactly the word "Americans" refers to. Who dence to support this claim (On the contrary, hundreds of people in devel- of UNOCAL Corporation to the US House of representatives in 1998 is are Americans? The people, the government, the intelligentsia, the media, oping countries die of hunger everyday as a result of West's globalization available online at t~e military, all of them, or somebody else? I ask this because I firmly and "forcefully imposed freedom." Nobody claims that the entire "Eastern" http://www.house.govlinternational_relations/105thlap/wsap212982.htm). civilization is under attack!). I do not mean to suggest that America should not go after the terrorists. Moreover, the report suggests that the It is fashionable nowadays to claim that "we do not want to seek revenge but POUCIES intellectuals of this country are . only want justice to be done." For one, I think that America (and the rest of wrong, while the laymen, who are the world) lost some of its best sons and daughters in World Trade Center indoctrinated from grade one that and has every right to seek revenge. I agree that an eye for an eye leaves the ADVERTISEMENTS LETTERS TO TIlE EDITOR being patriotic means being loyal not world blind ... but a nothing for an eye, in my opinion, would leave the world to the country but to the government 'The College Voice is an open forum. The opin- Letters to the Editor are due by 5:00 p.m. on dead. The important question to ask is revenge from whom. I think the and who are fully exposed to the answer is revenge from the right people, for the right reasons. The current ions expressed by individual advertisers are the Wednesday preceding publication. The social anthrax called CNN are right. war started out as ''America's War" and was later changed to "America's their own. In no way does The College Voice College Voice reserves the right to edit letters In my opinion, the greatness, New War" followed by "America's War Against Terrorism" and finally gave endorse the views expressed by individual for clarity and length, No unsigned or power and strength of any nation is a way to simply "War Against Terrorism." It is nothing but an American gov- advertisers. The College Voice will not accept anonymous letters will be published. measure of the greatness of its ernment's campaign to find scapegoats and eliminate political foes by ,ads it deems to be libelous, an incitement to However names may b e withheld upon the thinkers and philosophers because it thrashing civil liberties. No wonder the war is heading in the wrong direc- violence, or personally damaging, Ad rates are author's request. The College Voice will not is they who set the nation on me right tion. available on request by calling (860) 439-2813; publish letters deemed to be a personal course, in the right direction. Instead While defending military tribunals last week, President Bush said "Non- please refer all ad inquiries to the Business attack on an individual. The College Voice of worrying about whose guidelines U.S. citizens who plan and/or commit mass murder are more than criminal Manager, Meghan Sherburn. The College Voice cannot guarantee the publication of any sub- are being followed by the White suspects. They are unlawful combatants who seek to destroy our country and House in opting for the pro-war reserves the right to accept or reject any ad. mission. Letters should be single-spaced, no our way of life." First, it would make a lot more sense if Mr. Bush had sim- course, the intellectuals of this ply used the word "people" instead of "non-Ll.S. citizens". And second, The Editors-in-Chief shall have final content longer than 500 words, and must include a nation, who are supposed to be set- most governments of the world have fascist tendencies and the US govern- approval. The final deadline for advertising is phone number for verification. Please send . ting those guiding principles, are ment is no exception. Since September l l, it has been on a roll, chewing 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding publi- all letters as a Microsoft Word attachment to: pointing fingers at America itself and away civil liberties with belligerent nationalism and suppression of dissent. cation. ccvoiceesconncoll.edu. want to pursue a peaceful approach. Anyone, with the slightest bit of common sense, can predict that future gen- The einsteins at ACTA are rather con- erations of Americans will regret the passage of laws such as the "US cerned abnut shutting up the only Patriotic Act." This, in my opininn, is the worst way in which Bin Laden has sane voices, which are rising up hit America. Of course, to start with, Bin Laden was not all that "anti- 'THE COLLEGE VOICE from college and university campus- American". If anything at all, he was "anti-government." His letter, better es. The report goes on to suggest that known as "Ladenese Epistle: Declaration of War" (http://www.washington- "[w]here the faculty is so one-sided post.comlwp-dyniartic]es/A4342-200ISep2I.htrnl) is a three part document Box 4970 • OFFICE (860) 439-2812 that there are no campus voices to worth reading witb the understanding that every person in the world has the E-MAIL: [email protected] oppose them, visiting speakers right to defend his or her own country's interest. He explains at tength why should be brought in so that the stu- he switched to violent means and tries to "justify war" against "Americans." dents will hear both pros and cons." What is interesting is the fact that the word "Americans" is undefined. One wonders about whether all But a war is a war and can never be justified. Bin Laden may be right but EDITORS-IN-CHIEF think- tanks of America are as "one- the actions he chose to take were definitely not. An objective, no matter how COLEY WARD sided" and against war as the ACTA vital or sacred can never be worth more than the sanctity of an innocent itself, and aboutwho they suggest to human life. Bin Laden made the wrong decision, the wrong decision for the SPORTS EDITOR NEWS EDITORS TIM STEVENS invite on campuses as visiting speak- right reason, and I hope he will have to face the consequences of whatever SARAH GREEN MATI PRESTON ers. I guess ACTA is counting on he has done soon. But the ordeal of the American penple would not end importing some Aristotles from there, because a graver threat would still persist. The American people will BEN MORSE MANAGINGEDITOR Afghanistan's Northern Alliance to hav: to stand up for themselves and stop putting blind faith in their govern- ACTING PHOTO EDITOR JAMIE THOMSON plead the case for the US govern- ment. This means pushing and asking the government for answers. Reaching ment's pro-war policies. I request A&E EDITOR JAMIE THOMSON out to the rest of the world and seeking "interaction at the human level" that the concerned authorities to take instead of at the government level will definitely help. But the problem will MICAH WEISBERG BUSINESS MANAGER strict notice of such attempts, if not persist until the mother of the seven -year- old Afghani, killed by American Assoc. PHOTO EDITOR for the sake of humanity, for the sake bombing yesterday, realizes mat the American people did not want to kill her MEGHAN SHERBURN ANNIE TSELIKIS of America itself. These attempts -are son; But until then, for her "Americans are evil" ... and that unfortunately Assoc. A&E EDITOR so utterly devoid of basic common means the "people of America," as oppnsed to the US government. ANDREA LODICO HEAD COpy EDITOR , sense in instigating naive masses This article was written in early December. against the nation's learned in the -Usman Amin Sheikh '04 NANCY DINSMORE LAYOUTEDITOR JESS DESANTA name of patriotism and to push all of DEBORAH BLOCK EDITORIAL CARTOONIST JORDAN GEARY Write For The Voice! x2812 r-'------I Tns COU,EGE VOICE· FEBRUARY 1, 2002 .. 3 OPINION CLAIRE'S BEEMER AND THE PINK POSSIBILITIES Another year, another cliche for me to embrace. Failing to name me to the Top 100 Most Powerful People in Last year, all who read it (yes, all 14 of you) were Hollywood. COLEY WARD • VIEWPOINT lucky enough to enjoy my take on New Year's reso- Entertainment Weekly is a great publication. I respect it as one of the few lution columns. This year, best and worst year-end relatively impartial magazines on show business. However, this is just get- While Claire Gaudiani was inside Saint Joseph lists. And (here's the best part) you get to read it two ting ridiculous. I mean, how much do I bave to do to get them to admit that School on Friday giving a lecture on "My Days in weeks in a row. Worst this week and best next week. my opinions on movies sway the choices of the masses? That my feelings New London," somebody slashed the tires on her car, Thus, without any further ado, the Worst of 2oo!. on films influence which scripts are approved and which are not, who wins whicb was parked on the street, ' Worst News Moment awards and who cries over the empty space on their mantle? On a related Now, I'm not sure if Claire i. still driving the~ld 1 Gerardo Riveria's visit to a friendly fire site in note, their ignorance of Ben Morse's top-notch rental recommendations col- Beemer or if she's traded up for a new mode), 'but r. Afghanistan. umn is equally disturbing. either way, who would do such a thing to such a i' It was touching, it was heartfelt. He spoke of Worst Post 9/11 Trend (tie) splendid vehicle?! We're talking leather upholstery, fragments of UnifOfllls and saying the Lord's prayer. .. and it was all a lie. The "America Had This Coming" Mentality. heated seats, impact sensors. adaptive transmission That, ladies and gentlemen, was newsman ship at its finest. While America has never been a saint in the arena of foreign affairs, what control, and tires - beautiful tires - with all season Worst Line from a Creepy Bum on the Metro country has? The idea that any country, be it the U.S., Canada, Cuba, or Iraq traction! ''Happy Holidays;' deserved to lose over 3,000 of its civilians within minutes is not only a NLDC Chief Operating Officer David Goebel called the incident "a Sure, it was sweet, but come on. You should be disquieting Mr. Burn, sir, ridiculous position to hold, but disgusting as well. Recognize that we as a moral outrage" and "an act of terrorism." ,. not jolly. . country have made mistakes? Yes. Approve of the slaughter because of it? You're damn right it's an outrage. Something like this really makes you _ Worst Punchline Editor-in-Chief Coley Ward Cannot Preposterous. wonder what the world has come to. Dave Goebel called the incident terror- Get Enough Of Patriotism as a chic trend. ism. It seems like there's a lot of that stuff going around lately. 'l;he ''Do not let Tim Stevens tell you he studied abroad. He did not even Equally disturbing was the glut of people who "fell in love" with Palestinians are mad at the Israelis over a piece of land. The Afghans are l1Iad - study in a different state, He studied in D.C;' America over night. Not to play the part of the jealous boyfriend on this. but at us for sending them bad movies and cheeseburgers. And now there are ( The first time, kind of amusing. Every time after that? Not so much. I have always been here, where were all of you? Loving your country is some angry New Londoners mad at Claire. For what, I can only guess. Worst Tag Line for a Movie (tie) great, expressing that love is wonderful. Loving your country because it's Fortunately, I have a plan to belp make everybody less angry, compli- Count of MOIlle Cristo-''This fall count on revenge." "in," because everyone else seems to be doing it? That degrades patriotism. ments of Connecticut College dining services. Pink. Pink clothes. pink build- If there exists a tagline that required less thought, I have yet to encounter Quick Takes ings, pink cars. it. Worst Pants- Corduroys, now and forever Mary Zawieski, Director of Auxiliary Services, recently explained her Hart's War-"Heroes are measured by what they do," Worst Pie Flavor- It's pie ... there is no such thing decision to paint Harris Dining Hall pink, saying that she wanted to make the As opposed to what exactly? Their love of exotic locales? Worst lee Cream- Anything derived from fruit (strawberry, pumpkin, environment less sterile, and that the dining staff thought pink would be Worst Customer Decision of the Holiday Season etc.) warming. ~ Blaming me for the price of items Worst Commercial- Nab, the Carrot Top joke is just way too easy I can't speak for the rest of the campus community, but when I walk: In'\o The corporation does not trust me to do returns. I am not allowed to carry Least Welcome Comeback- A paranoid United States Harris and see those new pink walls my heart gets fluttery. I may walk in I keys to the cage of expensive electronics. Knowing this, do you really think Worst Cafeteria- American University's Tenley Cafe angry, but I walk out smiling. they allow me to price items however I choose? Sure, it is senseless that the Well there it is. Come back next week for the Best of 2001 column. And Of course, there are naysayers. There always are whenever something as red phone costs more than the blue, but guess what? For once. it is not my every week after that. If you don't, who knows, you may miss the one time maverick and renegade as pink walls is introduced. But we can't cave in Just fault. a year I manage to be funny, because of a few negative reviews. Did Bob Dylan change his ways When the Worst Mistake Made by Entertainment Weekly This crowds booed him for plugging in his electric guitar? No way. And he ~pn Year a Granuny. ., So why not New London? Why not pink? Why not now? And why stop there? Let's declare a national pink day. Smart bombs and ground troops %e v,. INSURRECTION LANDSCAPERS TAKE ON CONN expensive. It's time for fewer paratroopers and more pinkatroopers. Lei's I ":KATE~~G~UT""'HRlE-=~.=;EARr:==H=;H':"'o=U-SE------....;,----~ export fewer "Rambos" and more "Pretty in Pink." 1 And as for Claire, my heart goes out to her, and her be~utifuI, beautiful J car. Maybe, if she painted it pink ... According to the Gallup Organization in Princeton, NJ, the last year in for CEO and friends? What about the student, bored in a chain-smoke, which i\.mericans' confidence in the federal government "to do what was watching something more real than himself live on the televison? What rigbt" was as high as it is today was 1968. In 1968, 100 protestors were about the air we breatbe, polluted by a nuclear power plant exempt from PRESSING RESOLUTIONS I severely injured in Chicago without provocation, Martin Luther King, Jr. present emission standards, and the water we drink, from one of the ten most SARAH GREEN • VIEWPOINT l was assassinated, US casualties in the Vietnam War reach their peak, polluted rivers in the country? Vertigo and nausea set in as I watch, from ! Richard Nixon rose as the Republican nominee. "An attack of / '...___ the Earth House porch. cars drag by like chaine~ circus animals. Abhhh, 2002. A new year-a !,esb stprt. , vertigo and nausea does not now seem to me an inappropriate. I' '.~_- This is not living. in the sense that life is creation. health, move- Keeping in mind that New Year's resolutions 'are i response to the summer of 1968," writes Joan Didion in her I 'i ment, emotion, real. meant to be broken, here are my resolutions for l essay ''The White Album." I Next Wednesday night, Earth House has invited a group of Connecticut College. · American casualties are not sky high, (although one puppeteers to Cro who want to make the sidewalks. now used for I) Limit time spent on Instant Messenger, espe- ~ ,":onders how many world c!tizens have suffered from o.ur'. . ,.,.-. I shopping and getting to and from work (in order to afford shop- cially with people in own dorm. Increase use of 20th ., high-tech bombs); no revolutionary leader has been assassi- Y.. ping), "places of play, of life agam." A few years ago, century device known as "telephone." Overcome nat~d. ,~~~~v~r, a .total tally of those detained in U.S,. t~r- v.. ~__ ' '."-'~.'h .• Ins~rrection Landscapers formed out of ~~.~~n.t~r~.-o.ld tradi- fear of actually getting up from the .':ld~i.<;:live\aptQp ronsmv mvestiganons has not been released Since D·...... dJ. ~ LIon of street-theater and puppets as a: volce-cftthe people. screen and take up walking down ~leJw,ll.W)J~n.you
• November 2. The USA PATRIOT act was passed without _ G.. 11 I .... Their current show, Degenerate Caban~~, is particularly feel like asking someone when they want togo 'to pause, despite violating five of the ten amendments in the ., j ~..,. influenced by the Cabaret Voltaire. which emerged out of the dinner. Good way to work off pesky beer calories. ' • Bill of Rights, according to the ACLU. People are being sub- "lew. ~'" Dada movement. There is no puppet master in the global theater, 2) Save energy. I suggest doing homework by candlelight in order to con- I jugated to strip searches and undue process because of the color of but the world still feels false, out of our control, so much that there's serve. Oh wait, that's illegal. In that case, instead of watching TV, whiCh their skin, the clothes they wear. their faith in God. America, once touting nothing to do but fight. or play. Or both. "Degenerates are human beings," wastes energy, play some kind of environmentally-friendly game, perhaps 1 its strength in diversity, is now plastered with the mantra "United We Stand." Adam Landscaper. one of the founders, said to me, "and we seek to re-land- involving ping bong balls and cups of beer. In order to keep warm at night, 1 . . Unity is .fine and dandy, but what about the .unc~unt~ citizens scape the monocultur~." . you'll have to sleep with at least one other person. Also try doubling up• in · jailed over the holidays, what about the owner of the California Fruit Market Come check It out Wednesday, February 6 at 8pm m the hallway of the showers to save water (a brilliant idea from Windham's environmental : who selis everything for $1 since Wal-Mart moved in, what about the peo- Cra. Bring your laughter, or your dissent. Bring yourself and live. coordinators). I think if we all pull togetber. a deep impact will really be f4t. i pIe forced from their homes so Pfizer can build a workout room and lounge 3) Help the college to cut costs and save money-we must all do our pl\fl here. To save money in Harris, the people who come to dinner after 6:30 will eat the food scraped off the plates of the earlier diners. Furthennore. evety • MUGABE'S AsSAULT ON DEMOCRACY room on campus will be inhabited by no less than three people. We will rai/;e 2..,.,.~======:",======~======~===~extra revenues by renting out the vacated rooms. We wiD also' have 10'Sto/t • ADAMBOROSANDJOSHUAKATz • INTOAFRICA reusing toilet paper. ~ 4) Contribute to tbe growth of the local economy. New LolldQn needs the Over the past few months. positive change has come about on the African seek accreditation every year from a stimulus of our consumption. Hence, we must all spend Jots of money at the continent. Despite borror stories of civil wars, the rape of children, erupting panel run by the government, and no Crystal Mall and in the local eateries and sbops. It has not goue unnoticed by volcanoes, and warlords in Somalia, it is easy to find signs of hope. Near news organization will be able to seek me that package stores constitute one of the area's main businesses. 1koq'w J the end of 2001, Burundi welcomed a transitional goverrunent, the power foreign funding. In practice, this it will be hard, but 1'm sure that if we really try, we can buy enough Iiq~r shared by Hutus and Tutsis. Since the New Year, two more countries have means that all media will be severely to get drunk at least twice a week. followed suit; a cease-fire was recently signed in Sudan, aod eleven years of filtered and restricted by the state. If 5) We must increase our philanthropic efforts. Harris leftovers-and by civil war officially ended in Sierra Leone. Along the same lines, democra- rebel journalists disobey Mugabe's wishes and that I mean the leftovers that are left over from the plates of the post-'6:~O ,- cy continues to spread. Both Zambia and Madagascar recently achieved ~eI- report on cabinet proceedings or criticize the crowd-will be shipped to Rwanda. In case of another facUlty salary free~, atively free and fair elections. This is not to assert, however, that all nations President, they will be charged with a criminal we must start a collection of tube socks, blankets, and canned foods. are headed in the right direction. There is no bleaker example of this than offense punishable by imprisonment. 6) As President Bush has exhorted us, we must be vigilant. Aqytjme we Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe. Mugabe's subversion of democracy occurs in see suspicious activity, we must take it upon ourselves to tackle t:1)eoffend- r Prior to 1980, the Britisb occupied what was the" known as South~rn the shadow of an ongoing human rights crisis. Over er, relishing the cracking sound of ribs snapping as we slam him or her to the Rhodesia. Under the leadership of Mugabe, the nalIves expelled the English the past few years, the government has turned a blind pavement. Or floor. (Suspicious activity shall include, but not be limitedJo: and reclaimed rightful control of their homeland. Mugabe, considered a eye as white farmers have been violently removed from their land. often los- having facial hair beyond 3/4 of an inch. speaking a language or languages ) great regional hero, was elected leader of the new country and accepted by ing their lives. These landowners are not alone; leaders and followers of the other than English, attempting to bring nail clippers on board a plane; a~d the international community. For over a decade, he was respected as one of opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MOC) have been murdered jaywalking.) , the most enlightened heads of state in southern Africlli In recent years, how- in ever-increasing numbers. In short, the rule of law in Zimbabwe is virtu- 7) Lose weight and quit smoking. , ever, his credibility (along with bis nation's prosperity) bas plurruneted. And ally non-existent. • within the last six months, his policies have teetered on the edge of dtcta- Tbere is no denying that Zimbabwe is in demise. After too long a delay, torship. .. some of the world is finally taking notice. Its neighbors are questioning In fall 2001, Mugabe set the price of bread below produCtlO"costp~ the Zimbabwe's place in the Southern African Development Community, name of "African Socialism." He then threatened to mobilize the army British Prime Minister Tony Blair bas recently openly criticized Mugabe, against any small businesses that did not abide by the price-fixing. This not and just this week the European Union threatened sanctions if the govern- , only reduced the amount of food in a country that already suffers from ment does not clean up its act. For the sake of the Zimbabwean people, let 1, severe shortages, but also increased unemployment and unrest. Sadly, this us hope that Robert Mugabe recognizes his mistakes and once again the least of Zimbabwe's problems. Democracy Itself IS fadmg fast. becomes an enlightened visionary. And if he fails that, he must be peace- ) mayb e .' . b . d' With next month's electlOn rapIdly approachmg, Muga e 1S mng every- fully removed from power. P thing he can to stay in power. In ~any African countries, it has become the Pleasejoin us Tuesday, February 5, at 8:00 p.m. for the fIrst meeting of to accept independent electton monttors to prevent ballot stuffing, Into Africa this semester. We will be watching the first installment of an norm hi thi'll political intimidation, and corruption. If Mugabe has sway. s w, not eight part PBSlNational Geographic documentary series on Africa in New be the case in Zimbabwe. London Hall 112. "Episode I: Savanna Homecoming" depicts the lives of In addition, Mugabe is presently attempting to push even more ex~eme two women in East Africa as they struggle with the complexities of urban j measures througb Parliament. He hopes to destroy 'ine of the ce~tral mstl- and rural life in the cradle of humankind. Light refreshments will be served. tutions of democracy, the free press. Under his plan, journalists Will have to 1 . THEN YOU SEE THE POWEO Of COMMUNITY [OALITIONS. •, ~ A FREE SPRING BREAK! Mexico/Caribbean or #1 Spring Break Vacations! Spring Break 2002- Travel " Th~y helf) comn\unlty gTOUpS• Ilk~ ttl", PTA., ....our 4.h4tfc;h••c;lul:»<, j Hottest DestinationslParries! Central America $300 Cancun. Jamaica, Bahamas, & Florida. with STS to Jamaica, eVl!'n you,' employer orgal1lze re'r>Out'coesandfOr_ll~th('l'! 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, , ARTS &ENTERTAINME NT I 2002 New Music Preview: Join the Ranks, Say "No" to Pop her second album of more subdued soul. The video for their current sin- who yells out: "Stairway!" By MORRA LoDICO music backing introspective lyrics. gle off the debut album, "Good February 19 marks the release Gone is the Morisette who asked: AssocIATE A&E EDITOR Souls," can already be seen on MTV, date of the solo album of one of though it my be buried underneath punk music's most influential front- "Would she go down on you in a I enjoy grooving to pop music at the many reruns of TRL and the men, Joey Ramone. Sadly, Ramone theatre?" ,I TNEs as much as the next person, Real World. It can be seen a little died of cancer in April of 200 I. These are just a few of the new I but like most of you out there, I look more regularly on MTV's more Don't Worry About Me is an album albums set for release this year. The for substance in my music. For the music-minded counterpart, MTV2. which captures his solo efforts since beginning of 2002 already looks '1 past few years, substance is the very Heavily influenced by both Jeff and The Ramones disbanded in 1996. promising. Other new releases , " thing our generation's music has Tim Buckley, Starsailor's music is After the band's break up, Ramone include the Chemical Brothers in been sorely lacking. The dominance deeply rooted in the soul and pas- continued to write and record songs. late January and a live compilation of sugarcoated pop music has gone sion of singer-songwriter's James Don't Worry About Me is the result from The Doors in February. The on far too long and this sentiment Walsh's voice and lyrics. Over the of his unrelenting five-year work on spring promises to bring Weezer's has been reflected in record sales last week, Starsailor has been play- his music. The album is already gar- follow up to their largely successful over the past year. 200 1 was the year ing dates around small clubs in the nering the best reviews of Ramone's "Green" album released in 2001 of the resurgence of substance; U2 Northeast to support the recent career, which spanned 22 years, 23 and Elliot Smith's upcoming album, confirmed their status as the best release of their album. The success albums and influenced punk culture entitled From the Basement on the rock band out there, Alicia Keys of "Good Souls" and coverage of and a countless number of bands Hill. Following disappointing ticket introduced nco-soul to the main- Love is Here in the recent issue of today. In March, Joey Ramone will sales for arena tours over the past stream, and rock music climbed its Rolling Stone, has Starsailor on the John Paul Jones releases his new CD in February, as ueu as several otber musicians. receive another tribute when The year, this summer will mark the re- way back up the charts. In a year road to the mainstream. One listen Ramones are inducted into The emergence of festival tours, includ- when the record industry suffered to their album shows that they Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ing Lollapalooza, which will look from a Joss of sales and tours deserve it. Alanis Morissette's new album, for new alternative bands to fit its stopped selling out, it is unclear John Paul Jones, the quiet, unas- Under Rug Swept will be released bill. One thing is certain though, that what we will encounter this upcom- suming bassist of rock monster, Led on February 26. After her hugely there will always be vapid, brainless ing year in music. 2002 will be a Zeppelin, is slated to release his sec- successful debut, Jagged Little Pill, pop music around. Christina year when rock fans will continue to ond solo album on February 5. The Morissette was quickly labeled the Aguilera will remind us of this fact look for the next Nirvana-like Thunderthief is a follow up to angry white girl. Her 1998 follow- when her latest effort is released in upheaval, as audiences listen to an Jones's 1999 release, Zooma. up: Supposed Former Infatuation the spring. If 2002 follows last always eclectic mix of new releases. Absent from his fellow bandmates Junkie displayed a deeper Morisette, year's suit, real musicians and song- Here is just a sampllng of what is to reunion tours in the 1990's, Jones not set on replicating the big sales of writers will hopefully build enough come in the first half of the year. has taken a very different path when her first album. Her sophomore out- momentum to outshine and outsell Released earlier this month, it comes to post-Zeppelin work. Not ing was not as successful, and to an the many who rely on glossy studio Starsailor's Love is Here is the cur- one to live in the past, Jones's The rock riffs. Unlike Zooma, The ardry together. With the upcoming industry that loves to attach labels, gimmicks to sell their sound. We can rent British import to hail compar- Thunderthief pushes him even far- Thunderthief contains many songs release of his album, Jones will be disappointingly not as angry. After a hope that this year, audiences will isons to Radiohead. Unlike ther out of Zeppelin's overwhelming with vocals, filtered through onto heading out on tour for promotion. four-year hiatus, Morissette has continue to breathe life into new, Radiohead, whose recent releases shadow. Zooma was an entirely tracks by different microphone John Paul Jones is said to put on an come out with her self-produced passionate bands that provide us I" have seen them dabbling in electron- instrumental release that had Jones setups. On The Thunderthief; Jones amazing live show, so if you are for- third album, Under Rug Swept. The with inspiration. Because I don't ica, Starsailor's debut album is an experimenting with computerized weaves his rock sensibilities, folk tunate enough to catch one of his first single, "Hands Clean," has know how much more TRL I can eclectic mix of raw rock, funk, and sounds as a background to crushing background and production wiz- shows, just do not be that person Morisette keeping with the trend of take. Aquila Theatre Company Strong Performances enrich I Am Sam at the Box Office
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BY NANCY DINSMORE adult whose intellectual capacities do not exceed those of a seven year- AssocllJE A&E EDITOR ***i}i} old child. Through no fault of his Last March, the Aquila Theatre own, Sam is nnexpectedly left to Company performed "Cyrano de Rated: PG- I3 raise his daughter, Lucy, alone. Bergerac" for the Connecticut Length: 2 hours 12 minutes Trouble arises when Lucy turns College community. Anyone whn Starring: Sean Penn, Michelle seven and begins to mentally surpass missed thIIt wonderful performance her father, and the courts begin to Pfeillel"' should be ..sure..not to miss the Direaeil by: question Sam's abilities as a parent. Company this Friday, Febrary I, The rest of the movie follows Sam's Snrnmary: A menially retarded when they return to the college to dogged legal battle to regain custody man fights for the custody of his present William Shakespeare's "The of Lucy. Tempest" in Palmer Auditorium. 7 year-old daughter. The greatest weakness of this I One of the last plays written by movie could be its intent to show the Shakespeare, "The Tempest" is the struggles of a disabled adult by rely- .. story of a group of travelers return- ing on the ability of a non-disabled 'BY MAUREEN ilmsMER ing from a.wedding who are caught actor, Penn. The role could easily in a terrible storm. After the storm, STAFF WRITER have been over-acted, insensitive, or they find themselves washed up on inaccurate. Luckily for I Am Sam, Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer give dynamic perfonnances in I am Sam. the shore of a magical island. ''The As is the case with many forms the greatest strength of this movie is melodramatic. Dakota Fanning as the premise of the movie while also Tempest" is an intricate play that of modem entertainment, the pur- Penn's ability to transcend what Lucy Diamond Dawson, Sam's providing many intentionally comic examines human behavior and rela- pose and function of American cine- .seemingly impossible obstacles. It is daughter, is exceptionally poised for moments. tionships as it tells the story of the ma is often contested among movie incredible that an actor could lend such a young actress; she portrays While many moviegoers may magician. Prospero, who influences producers, actors and those who ulti- such compassion, sensitivity and this young girl with a wisdom far disagree with the credibility of the Aq,lila Theatre players perfonn a scene from the travelers, all are vying for mately determine the fate of the understanding to a role that he could beyond her seven years. film's outcome, it is hard to argue The Tempest supremacy of the island. In the play, business-the ticket holders. never understand first-hand, and yet Directed by co-writer Nelson, I with Penn's portrayal of Sam and Shakespeare touches upon the uni- Company, the Royal National Movies can be entertaining, enlight- Penn succeeds in achieving a believ- Am Sam is a film that could easily the excellent performances put forth versal themes of love, greed and Theatre, . and London's West End. ing, and distracting, and it is the able portrayal of Sam. become an unintentional parody of by Pfieffer, Fanning and the talented murder. The Aquila Theatre Founded in 1991 by Peter Meineck, unequivocal goal of many actors to Pfeiffer's acting skills are also the sensitive issues it deals with, supporting cast, which includes Company brings highly acclaimed the Aquila Theatre Company has achieve these effects through acting not to be overlooked. She plays Rita including mental retardation, child Laura Dern as a foster parent and acting and staging techniques, origi- gained an international reputation performances that are both creative Harrison, an over-worked corporate custody battles and parenting issues. Dianne Weist as Sam's neighbor. I nal music, and .imaginative story- for presenting superb and innovative and credible. I Am Sam, starring attorney with little time for her own It has the potential to offer senti- Am Sam is a movie that deals with a telling to this classic tale of ship- performances of classical theatre. Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer, is a child let alone Sam. She initially mentality ad nauseum, and yet it variety of sensitive topics, which wrecked survivors. The production The critically acclaimed company movie that both entertains and takes Sam's case pro-bono as an manages to balance heartfelt scenes might conceivably have been disas- is adapted and directed by Robert has performed around the world and enlightens, due to masterful per- attempt to impress her colleagues, with genuinely comic moments , trous, and yet the result is a ftlm that Richmond and has been heralded as was named Company in Residence formances by the actors involved. and over the course of the custody making this film both a drama and a is both entertaining and enlighten- highly original and imaginative. at the Center for Ancient Studies at The premise of I Am Sam, writ- trial, Rita's and Sam's relationship comedy. I Am Sam also features ing. The Boston Globe said in its New York University last year. The ten by Kristine Johnson and Jessie evolves into something that is heart- actors with special needs as Sam's review of the Company's perform- Company has also received several Nelson, seems destined to falter and felt and poignant without being close frieods, who lend sincerity to ance, "If energy be the food of British Council Touring awards. For Shakespeare, then Aquila Theatre more information about the Company, of London serves up a Company, please visit their website smorgasbord." This seems to be the at www.aquilatheatre.com. consensus among critics, who enjoy Tickets for the performance on the inventive and skilled perform- the evening of Feburary 1 at 8pm are ances that bring classic stage pro- $25, 20, and 15; students and chil- ductions back to life for audiences. dren are $12.50, 10, and 7.50. 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By BBAlllER DE BARI aforementioned composers. Orin Packer feels that as a professional lowed by a brief space of tension- Grossman, winner of a concerto Ab, winter break: a time for STAFF WRITER musician, it is her duty to comply filled peace, after which the music competition and co-founder of the family, relaxation, fun ... and a with the composer's intent, if desig- bursts out with even sharper notes. Blockbuster in a different state that Round Hill Chamber Players, is pri- Violinist Janet Packer and nated. The two-minute intercession of the marily interested in contemporary doesn't yet have my face on a want- pianist Orin Grossman presented an The main motive in Andrew pizzicato (plucking the strings of the music and jazz. He earned his Ph.D. ed poster! This winter brenk I bad a edgy, eclectic program this past Imbrie's works is the unexpected violin rather than bowing), enhances in Music, and is recognized for his great time with all that holiday jazz, Sunday in the John C. CUmmings ringing of bells. In "Chicago Bells" this effect-the sonic equivalent of a ability to fuse classical ideals with but as always, nothing beat my arts center in Evans. Together, they the final notes are slowly drawn out scream. Transient dance tunes trick- modern concepts. He has given video rental indulgence, There was erformed three innovative pieces: until they can be heard no more. the audience into believing that they recitals in the US and in other coun- some fwmy stuff, there was sad 'Chicago Bells" (1997) hy Andrew Most of the piece is dotted by brisk will continue, but instead chaotic stuff ... and then there was Pi ...oh tries. stops, interspersed with high notes. mbrie, "Sonata No.2" (1922) by sounds ensue as the piano and violin Pi .... range (he plays a brain dead ~ Packer has performed violin This structure lends the piece an ela Bartok, "Divertimento" (1932) race each other. Overall. "Sonata As always, I desire nothing in This Is Spinlll Tap &lid a.$o1... llIlj works by Mary Mageau, Edwin erratic and random feel; it certainly y Igor Stravinsky. Janet Packer No.2" lacks a sense of wholeness. more than to share my knowledge dog trainer in Besr In Show London (Gypsy Heirs), Gardner isn't soothing to listen to. Whether is." ho has visited Connecticut Colleg~ Instead, the piece is is linked by sec- with my fellow Connecticut nomena!, and you can't belpbut Read (Five Aforisms), Juan Orrego- or not there is a story behind n two occassions, has performed in tions of independent musical College students (and with Ellen least chuckle 8l every line, acdca Sales, and William McKinley. She "Chicago Bells" is left to the imagi- e Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra motives, a sonic collage. Hartnett-you rock Mrs. H!).l'm not and even facial expression the mea explained that sometimes a compos- nation. What I found really intrigu- e National Symphony of Panama: The third piece. "Divertimento," going to do "Loser of the Week" delivers. By the time the "docum By BEN MORSE Services' decision to repaint several ing hall's new tint has ranged from is the addition of two new water dis- New York Times to Conn NEWS EDITOR of the walls in the dining hall pink. "It's giving me a headache" to "It pensers, one that works at a higher The painting was done over the looks like somebody threw Pepto- speed. Tbis supplement was long begins receiving the Times on a reg- In a year in which it seems noth- By BRYAN SERINO break so as not to affect student Bisrnol on the walls." overdue and has done much to cut ular basis, tbe school will undergo a ing can go right for the beleaguered comfort, and consisted of repainting Additionally, some students have down on traffic around tbe drink STA'> WRITER one-month trial period. Duriryli,J,his Dining Services of Connecticut several of Harris's blank white walls complained that the repainting of tbe areas and the amount of time stu- Kate Keene and AJex Band want pilot program, the college ,i~1J College, a seemingly insignificant with a sponged shade of pink. The walls is a poor and evasive response k dents must wait in line. Severa} new f Connecticut College students and receive 250 issues of the New Y\ir • cosmetic change made to Harris area around the cereal section of the to requests for student artwork to be drinks have also been added, and faculty to have free access to the Times every Monday through Dining Hall over winter break has dining hall, wbich had formerly displayed on the previously blank improvements have been made to New York Times on a daily basis. Friday, for four weeks. ' .. yet again spurred student animosity been decorated by renditions of sev- walls. the coffee and tea stations. Inspired by a similar program at Because financing provided by towards the troubled department. eral cereal mascots, was also painted ( tll\ "We wanted to try and display It is unfortunate that after all tbe Wesleyan, these two Connecticut the New York Times will only,l,st a Throughout the fall 200 I semes- over. student artwork on the walls, but hurdles Dining Services has had to College seniors bave worked tire- few weeks the largest obstacle fac- ter. Dining Services was plagued by "The painting of tbe walls was t Ii I i with our current budget, we would overcome this past year their lessly to bring the renowned news- ing Keene and Band is fundrajsif'&. budget and staffing crises that forced an attempt to increase the comfort have no way of insuring and protect- attempts to improve the quality of paper to their own scbool. They "Right now we are lit~tf\\lY them to close the Jane Addams din- level of Harris," explained Mary ing that artwork," Zawieski dining for students have gone either believe participation in this program checking the cracks in the sqf~ to ing room, among other cutbacks. Zawieski, Director of Auxiliary explained. "Similarly, we do not overlooked or unappreciated. In the will have far-reaching, positive help fund this project," said Band. Student backlash to the closing of Services, "Since the renovation of have the financial resources at this coming months, in addition to deal- effects for the college community. Keene and Band initially sought the auxiliary dining areas was harsh, the plex and Harris, we've received time either to purchase or protect ing with their ongoing staffing and "It will allow students to apply funding through the college itself, though in reality, Dining Services complaints that the atmosphere was .~\J, outside artwork to put on the walls." budget issues, the department will what they leam in the classroom to but after a meeting with venn was left with few other options. very stark and sterile. This was our ,tlJ ..I Unfortunately, focus on the also have to rebuild a positive image real life situations," said Band. Hoffmann they were denied on Since the college has reopened attempt to change that perception." , llh • prominent wall changes bas caused in the eyes of a displease" student Keene and Band believe this pro- grounds of questionable demand. for the spring 2002 semester, stu- Unfortunately, students have not ,\,1.1 students to overlook some of the less body. gram will help both students and The two students have now turned'to dents have taken issue with frequent received the repainted wal1s the way outstanding but more important professors by allowing a sharing of the alumni and New London com- overcrowding in Harris during din- Zawieski and others had hoped tbey changes made to Harris over break. information that will enhance the munities in hopes of finding a r\ll~n- nertime, but also with Dining would. Student response to the din- Foremost among the improvements intellectual atmosphere at cial provider. , Connecticut College. Both agree it Besides the issue of continued will allow students to have another funding, the biggest problem facing resource in their search for news and Keene and Band is ensuring that all Public Policy A Semester information. their hard work wiII not go to waste 11) 'I "This will ease the transition after they graduate in the spl;iqg. Literature 8.L;,MQSTAbroad Program from college into the real world," They are currently seeking Y\'~.~ller says Keene, "Especially in job inter- Economics students to continue expanding tre views." program after they have left the P?I- Film University of Hawai'i Before Connecticut College lege...... -c, Psychology A IX:\Jlege semester you'llflevei' forget. 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She really the Skidmore game, outscoring with our own goals, and we reached more challenging for the Camels, keep going out there and to stay pos- ,,~omen s basketball team has wants us to succeed, but she's a new Skidmore in the second half 35-33. them. We played hard and never who have struggled to be competi- itive, but we do it in order to hope- el\'barked on a Journey of rebuilding coach and still figuring out the sys- The common thought on the team, gave up. We were tougher than tive, even with the two key players fully get this program to where we 'Ihis year, a journey that has been full tem." expressed by Guernsey, was that [Eastern Connecticut] expected." on the court. As Emily Carroll '04 all want it to be one day." Df' obstacles. After losing one of Shields agreed, commenting that "We should have won." While the loss last Tuesday stated, "Losing Anna and Casey was "There's a lot of learning going their captains, and their only senior "It's going to take a while to gel." Unfortunately for the young makes their record 1-13, the only < ~. just unfortunate. That's the best way on," Guernsey stated bluntly. ; el,ye~.Kacie Kennedy, to a tom Mollie Gage '05 felt as though team, there is no relief in sight, as win coming against Smith College to put it: unfortunate:' Between the freshmen, returning KCL m the first minute of the first the early return from winter break the women are now in the toughest early in the season, the Camels are 0.1, f th The women are trying to stay juniors (who had been abroad all of g~e 0 e season, the young team helped the team to truly bond both part of their season, facing many not completely discouraged. They optimistic, but at times it is tough. fall semester), and a new coach, .~~~been struggling to play competi- on and off of the court. "We've all NESCAC teams, as well as other recognize that they are young and Captain Margaret Guernsey '03 Laura Hungerford, everyone has a ,tiy~ly against their more difficult meshed well," said Gage, "and being fierce opponents. inexperienced, and are using each commented, "We're getting a tittle lot to learn. Striving to become a °Rponents. here over winter break: gave us all a Last Tuesday, the women played game to learn more about each frustrated, it's tough ... We just wish more competitive opposition, the Since they returned from winter better concept and idea of how to Eastern Connecticut, the 7th-ranked other, their new coach, their oppo- we were more competitive. When women are working together, get- "1;;rdik. the women have lost 7 games play together." team in the country. The final score nents, and the game of basketball .1 .Jl we go up against teams that start ting to know one another, and learn- ~s well as another player. The latest The women played 6 games over of 86-57 is a testament to the hard itself. Nevertheless, Guernsey juniors and seniors and we start four ing the ways of their new coach. Camel to fall was Anna Johnson a winter break, losing all of them. work the Camels put into the game, truthfully expressed the attitude of ;/ r\. ' freshmen and a sophomore, it's "She is trying to get used to having Most of the games were blowouts, as the gap in points was less than the the team, claiming. "We're trying to Jll!lJOf returning from abroad, who tough. They are just more experi- new players," remarked Guernsey of and the worst came against gap from last Saturday's game bhll , ,~,continued from page 8 C Championship again this year. depth on the team is what has We are so diversified, and it's. just to Dominate as Men Lag Behind Recalling the division victory last brought them this far, and what will the perfect mix." 're~ord. During practice last week, season, junior Kate McAlaine states: continue to win them matches. "Our McAlaine and Morgan also men- contin.uedfrom page 8 of his individual events, proving . ffie team had the opportunity to meet "Winning the division [last season] key is that the bottom of our ladder tion that the wonderful coaching once again that Connecticut College .fi~dlearn from Mark Allen, a touring 'was such a rush. We are planning on is very strong," says the captain. adds so much to the group, in terms personal success, proving unbeat- is a force to be reckoned with. " professional Squash player who has doing it again this year. We're at the While other schools in the division of success and attitude on the team. able in collegiate competition. Her "What can I say, for 12 guys, we been described by second year head top of the C division right now, and may have a phenomenal number I This past weekend the Camels achievements, along with major con- dominate," says Captain Andrew coach Bill McNally as, " One of the are go into [Nationals] looking player, some lack the crucial depth, took a hike up to Saint Lawrence, tributions from all members of the Longmire '02. "You win some, you most gifted sports teachers I have strong." which has been key to the Camels where the mother of junior Wendy team, pushed the Lady Camels to an lose some and that's how it goes. We ver met." Allen practiced with both Senior captain Julia Morgan is success. Says McNally, "My hat is Strait holds the position of Athletic impressive 13 wins and 0 losses for just do what we can and hope for the ...the men's and women's teams, and also confident ahout Nationals, and off to Allie Strawbridge. She often Director. "We really wanted to get the season. best." even gave some one-on-one lessons. is energized for the remaining games has to take on the hotshots of the up there for Wendy," said Coach Captain Corrie Peltzar comment- What does the future hold for This valuable experience with Allen of the season. "We have four more other team, which is quite a chal- McNally. "We wanted her to have ed, "One of the best things about our these up and coming CCers? This was a "testament to our coach," stat- matched until Nationals, and we're lenge. She is a real team player and the chance to play in front of the team this year has been the ability of Saturday, the team will take on Bates ed Mann. Jordan also praised Coach feeling really good about them," said her teammates are just great at sup- home crowd. Everyone had a great everyone to come together and work College in Maine, where the women ,McNaUy for "bringing in a great Morgan. porting her out there. Allie does a time, and the Straits had the team as a group. We have gotten a lot of hope to continue their success, and deal of experience for us." The women will play next at great job." over to their house for some cele- contributions from freshmen, Kate the men look to push past the .500 'The next two matches for the Wellesley, on Feb. '7, then come Every player on the team loves brating after the match. It was a lot Kovenock, Kristina Lewis and mark. Sophomore Krissy Helb men's team will be February 1 home to face Smith and Bard the sport and works hard everyday, of fun." The trip is just another Danielle Birx-Raybuck, to name a has this to say about the remainder 'against Fordham, and then again the February 9, and Tufts on the 10th. but the Connecticut College example of this team's unity and few, and the divers as well. Jt's only of the schedule, "We've had such a ...following day versus Bates. Winning their last matches as Women's Squash team has so much appreciation for each other. With when we all come together that we great season. A lot of it's due to both '. The Women's Squash team has well as the division may seem like a more than skills and talent on the team spirit this sttong, the Women's are able to come out with these kind our in -pool training, as well as our • tbeir own challenges to face towards tall order, but the 2001-2002 court. Morgan stresses, "We have Squash team is headed for some of wins." new dry land program. We work the end of their season. With a Women's Squash more than Team is incredible team morale and huge exciting victories in the next few Other event winners on the day hard! But, overall, our team has u lot record of 7-8, the Lady Camels are capable. Coach McNally feels that unity. We all get along so well. That weeks. These Camels plan on going were Corrie Peltzar, Heidi Freeman, of talent and we have a lot of hem. I -fighting not only for victories in ''The girl's skills are really improv- is our main goal-to be unified." out with a bang. and Ali McDonald for the women. guess only time will tell, but thus far, their last four matches, but they are ing ... Overall there is just so much Agreeing with her teammate, Joe Sayer pulled through for the things are looking up for us." determined to repeat the awesome improvement on this team." McAlaine states, "Our team is made men's side, winning two out of three experience of a 2000-2001 Division Morgan emphasizes that the up of totally different kinds of girls. Runner Maura Danahy Named CT Female Athlete of Year State of the College Address continued from page 1 also eamed AU-American honors for However, it is not just Danahy's just shows what a lot of hard work, contliiiied from page 1 next year as the chair of the New the third time in her career, becom- speed and ability that makes her a dedication, a strong work ethic, very New London performing communi- England Small College may downplay the phenomenal ing the fourth female runner in the worthy recipient for this award. She good coaching, and strong support ty service. Athletic Conference, a position numbers that she put up throughout history of the NESCAC to accom- is the ultimate team player: humble, [from my family] will do. !tjust all "I want to increase our commit- tbat rotates amongst the Presidents this award-winning season, the fall plish such a feat, as well as the first hard working, dedicated, and an came together." ment to New London," Fainstein of the NESCAC colleges. of 2001 was a year that was nothing person in the history of Connecticut inspiration for her teammates. "It's Where does Danahy go from said. ''I'm very strongly committed Connecticut College has formed short of extraordinary for Conn's top College Women's Cross Country not just her talent and her results," here? It seems like there is little else to finding ways to work effectively an Athletics Task Force, headed by runner. This remarkable season Program to receive the award multi- says Bishop. "Her attitude,. her one can accomplish after being in the school system. I've met with Dean of the College Fraoces opened for Danahy with five straight ple times. work ethic, the example that she sets named Athlete of the Year. However, New London Superintentdant Julian Hoffmann, to look at the role of ath- first place finishes in the Tufts, While the 2001 season may have for everybody else, and the standard 2001 was just another year to run for Stafford and we're having discus- letics 011 campus life. The results of UMass-Dartmouth, Connecticut been simply outstanding by any that she's helped raise everybody'S Maura Danahy. Yes. she feels "very sions with major organizations to the task force have yet to be College, Dickinson, and Trinity standards, the rest of Danahy's attention to has just made a phenom- honored" to receive such acknowl- help New London Schools." released, but Fainstein suggested Invitationals. However, Danahy did career bas not been. too shabby enal difference for the team." edgment, but she is not about to let it Grade inflation, a hotly debated that despite its learns' generally lack- not stop there. She finished outside either. Jt began at the age of ten, Says Erin Walworth '02, Conn's stop her from continuing her career topic on many college and university luster records, Connecticut College of the top five just twice in 2001, when Maura, following in the foot- number two runner, of Danahy's now that she has reached the top; for campuses, was roundly dismissed by might have the healthiest attitude with those two races being the most steps of her older brother and father, value to the Camels, "Maura is a it was never the awards that motivat- Fainstein as being inconsequential. towards sports. competitive of the season; the All- took up running. This middle school unique and uplifting person. Her ed Danahy to run. but it was a desire "With GPA's about one standard "What members [of the task New England Championship, which beginning developed into a high presence on the team has been a to run because she wanted to that deviation higher than what they were force] are discovering is that included top ranked Division I school career at South Windsor High blessing. Not only because she is so kept her going. When asked about ten years ago, what's changed?" he Connecticut College comes closest teams, as well as Division III oppo- that included 12-time All-State fast and thus makes everyone else her plans for after she hangs up her asked. "Nothing's changed. I think of all NESCAC schools to the ideal nents, where Danahy placed 10th, selections in cross country, indoor faster by making us work harder, but Connecticut College jersey at the that this is all baloney. I'm not wor- student athlete. We are spared the find an llth place finish out of 213 and outdoor track (that's one for she is also one of the most humble end of this spring's outdoor track ried about it." academic gulf that separates athletes runners at the National Colligate every winter, spring, and fall season and supportive team members I have season. ending her colligate career, The question Fainsrein seemed from non-athletes." Athletic Association (NCAA) from freshman year until gradua- ever had. She earned this award." Danahy says, "1 just want to com- most anxious to address was the one On his impending post as chair Division !II Championship. Danahy tion), and a five-time All-New While she attributes her success pete." Just one more example of that no one asked. At one point he of the NESCAC, be added, "You can also placed an impressive fourth England selection. She now holds to a strong work ethic and dedica- Danahy's dedication and love for the enquired, "Doesn't anybody want to be sure that Iwill be looking to level place at the NESCAC most records for distance running at tion over the years, Danahy admits sport, two values that helped to mold ask me about the NESCAC?" the playing field." , Championship in late October, and Conn, and is with "absolutely no that many factors were essential to one of the finest runners President Fainstein will be serving fifth at the New England Division III question the best runner [Conn's this award-winning year. "I was a lot Connecticut College bas ever seen Championship In November. Women's Cross County] ever had," more secure coming into this season into Connecticut's 2001 Female Danahy was named not only to the according to women's head Cross with how well I would do," says Athlete of the Year. The Fitness Center of the Universe First Team All-NESCAC squad, but Country coach Ned Bishop. Danahy, "a lot more confident. .. Jt con.tinued from page 8 The world around me seems to be spinning a little faster than last Men's Basketball Faces Rough Road Ahead, Continues to Improve gym after I drove down from my week. Perhaps if I my computer dorm. continued from page 8 would let me check my e-mail I of back-to-back NESCAC games. out is to secure a spot in the Ayers. "For some of us this is our All of the good breaks seemed to would have received that memo. , -Camels recent success is something On Saturday they will move on to NESCAC tournament because last shot." Five of the remaining be avoiding me with ease. The pull Oh well, next week the ambition tIlat does not show up on any statis- play Williams, a team which is cur- "Anything:' Ayers declares, "is pos- games are against NESCAC oppo- down bar, however, seemed to find will have seeped into textbooks and tics sheet: team unity. "I think," rently tied for first-place, along with sible once we get there." nents, including a home game me just as easily, right in the left this place will be empty again. Only says Futia, "that we are coming Bowdoin and Trinity, in the division. Making it there is the challenge against Amherst on February 9, and temple, waking me from a brief spell then will 1 be able to lift in peace, together at the right time of the sea- Wins this weekend would be huge of the moment, but Reid is careful to unfortunately for those opponents, if of tunnel vision. Welcome back to and relax. son. Everyone is much more com- for the Camels. Not only would point out that, "It is important for us the Camels continue to improve, campus life. fortable and the bench is really con- they raise their chances of making 'to play one game at a time, we can't they will be a dangerous team for tributing,' the NESCAC tournament (the top look too far ahead or we will lose any competition. "We are peaking at Maroni Presents Budget Figures to SGA This newfound confidence in seven schools in the league make the our focus. If we stay focused, we the right time," says Head Coach it defense ~nd at the free-throw tourney), but they would also send a are going to have a good season." Lynn Ramage, excited about the rest continued from page 1 gift by an anonymous donor, Maroni stripe will be a big aid to Conn as message out to the rest of the There are less. than thirty days of the season. "Win, lose, or draw-c. hopes to be using a 5% spend rule they head into their biggest weekend schools that Connecticut College is left in the regular season and only we show up every time." increased to 7%. Increasing the again by 2004. of the year. On Friday night, they for real. eight games left to play. "There's a spend rule is risky because spending The college's base deficit, whicb 'rill travel to Middlebury for the first The Camel's goal from here on sense of urgency for us now," says more than 5% can erode the endow- had reached $7.3 million in 2000, ment's principal value. fell to $5.4 million in 2001 (the same Yet Maroni explained that lower- as its 1999 figure). Maroni's projec- ing expenditures would have a tions for 2002 and 2003 see this debt "severe impact on the school's abili- decreasing to $3.2 million and $1.5 Want to be Published? ty to serve the students." The board million, respectivgly. Maroni hence decided to "build a bridge" to seemed hopefu I that by 2004, the bring the revenues and the expendi- deficit would be eliminated, tures back together over time. This although due to the uncertain nature Join The Voice Staff! Call x2812 approach will opefuJly give the col- of the economy, he was hesitan to J lege a "snft landing." Thanks to a make any predictions. 8 • FE8RuARvl,2002 • Tus COWC' VOICE • SPORTS - . .the Fitness Men's Basketball Primes for Final Stretch of Season Center of BY DAVID BYRD More impressive than the offen- obvious we were a different team," STAFF WRITER sive display, though, was the Since losing that game, Conn has Camel's defense. Wesleyan guard won five out of their last six games. the Universe This is a warning to the other Leo Jones is second in the NESCAC Regarding defense, McKenna NESCAC schools: the Connecticut in scoring, but strong defensive pres- comments, "We are helping each College Camels bave their swagger sure by Conn kept Jones scoreless other out more and we trust each My back pocket felt light and the back. It has not been a smooth year until midway through the second other-that's the big difference." plastic bags I was carrying dug into for men's basketball team, but they half. Jones finished with II points: Ayers credits the improvement to the cracks of my fingers. It was the have fought through off-court adver- most of them scored well after the a more defined defense with a differ- first Monday back at Conndergarten sity and turmoil, and have turned game was out of hand. ent, higher intensity, better commu- after Winter Break, and I was head- their season around at just the right Connecticut College was not nication, and good coaching. ing back to my dorm after spending time. expected to have a good season in "We're a more cohesive unit now," the lunchtime hours in the newest Last Saturday, the Camels hosted 2001-2002. With the loss of three he says. "We're all on the same page playground on campus: the rival Wesleyan in an important key players from last year's squad, and we are helping each other out on Connecticut College Bookstore. My NESCAC match -up. Playing with many NESCAC members felt that the floor." arms hurt from carrying the nineteen great intensity in what tri-caprain the Camels would finish last in the The Camels free-throw shooting assorted texts and novels, but know- Mizan Ayers described as a "must- league. Ayers called this a has noticeably improved during the ing that I had just completed shop- win game," the team responded with "Challenge to the returning players. latter part of the seasun as well. In a ping for two of my four classes drove a convincing 80-65 win over the People didn't expect a lot from us, few close games earlier this season, me onward. I felt the weight of the Cardinals. Senior tri-captain Leland but we expected a lot from our- missed free throws hurt the team. world and the weight of the books McKenna led all scorers with J9 selves." However, improvements in However, free throws have become pushing down on me. I sought sanity points and hit two three-point shots team defense, free-throw shooting, more competitive during practice, in in the weight room. in the first half to lead the Camels on and increased team unity have order to increase the team's focus for Bad idea. 19-6 run. Tri-captain Rich Futia fin- helped the Camels surpass all but the crucial shots. "If you keep miss- At around ished with 18 points and nine their own expectations this season. ing in practice," says Putia "you run 3:30 that after- rebounds. Conn showed that it Defense has been the focus for a lot, and that keeps the pressure on noon, the fit- could score almost at will, hitting II the Camels during the second half of and helps us focus." This focus in ness center three pointers, while playing an the season. Ironically, Conn lost to practice has carried over to the was the place effective inside game with Futia, MIT on January 5, but allowed the games as the free-throws have start- to be. Whether junior Travis Reid, and senior Dave opponent to score only 57 points, ed falling with much greater consis- it was folks Brown, McKenna feels that it "Was which seemed to spark a new inten- tency. looking to the best game of my career-they sity and attitude for the team. "It One other key reason for the blow off some were supposed to be one of the best was the worst game offensively," ",.._-=:::- steam like I Dave Brown '02 shoots a lay-up in a recent game against Weskyan (Savage). teams and we blew them out." says Ayers, " but defensively, it was continued on page 7 RYAN WOODWARD was, or folks Reading the Break looking to sweat off a few Men's and Women's Squash Teams Look to Nationals of those holiday pounds, or the ath- letes who were much less than BvKEu.viIART . the success of their growing squash The Men's Squash team has program has given the team reason We really appreciate them." program at Connecticut College. been pushing forward this season, enough to celebrate. "We are mak- Being a new program, the Men's pleased to have these newcomers STAFF WRiTER sharing their space, the weight room The Men's and Women's Squash with a particular goal to improve as ing solid steps," claims Co-Captain Squash team has become "a pretty was about as full as the last good With only a handful of matches teams have been practicing hard a group. While their record is cur- Jay Mann '02. "Squash is a program strong team out of nothing," claims TNE that I went to. left to be played, both the Men's and while keeping an incredibly opti- rently 4-9, the men's team has risen now, Progress is being made." Jordan, The Camels are confident Aud just like a TNE, the smell of Women's Squash teams are gearing mistic attitude, and blessed with a to the occasion by truly playing up Continuing support from the school that there is nothing but improve- over-exertion wafted through the air. up for what promises to be an excit- coaching staff that has been to their potential. Co-Captain Ben is necessary for the achievements of ment in their future. Unlike a TNE, however, just about ing finale to their season: the described as '" amazing," these teams Jordan '02 states, "We are winning the squash program in the future. The men's season has been far everyone was well covered; tank tops Nationals. Players on both ieacis are destined to bring victory and the ones we should win, and losing States Mann, "We want to thank the from disappointing despite their were at a minimum, shorts were as emphasize that "expectations are pride to the name of Connecticut the ones we should lose." school for the new squash courts long as pants, and pants were as high" and that they plan to continue College. Serious efforts to establish their they gave us a year and a half ago. continued on page 7 baggy as they could have been. Maybe it was the cold and slushy weather, and maybe it were those Women's Swim Team Remains Nowhere to Go but Up for Women's Hockey wonderful Christmas cookies that BY RYAN WOODWARD Grandma Hazel made, but regardless Undefeated,~en Tre~~Water e~pl~~ ~~ exhaustion my body alinost 'everyone there was covered STAFF WRtl1lR ' feels at the end' of a weekend like this one," exclaims Ridgway, refer- . enough to Keep even the most over- By NORA MIRICK amazing what all of this has done or protective parents pleased. If span- our team. We are stronger and in There is no mistaking it: the ring to the recent completion of a dex was to be found amidst the STAFF WRITER better condition than ever before. In 2001-2002 season is a rebuilding weekend that featured games Friday, ~rowd of faculty, staff and students, What is pride? Is it arrogance? A addition to being physically tougher, season for the Connecticut College Saturday and Sunday. The lady It was most certainly guarded by a fierce passion for competition? Or is we are working better as a team. Women's Ice Hockey Team. The pucksters dropped two in a row to warily tied Sweater or lung-sleeved it just knowing deep inside of you Spending an hour together at the team's record to date is 1-14 overall, Williams College (both games were shirr. that you're a mighty Connecticut crack of dawn will do that for you!" the lone victory coming at home 5"0) and then fell again at the hands People were running, climbing, College Camel? Pride is a confi- The Men's team, on the other against intrastate rival Trinity of the St. Catherine College in cycling and sliding 13 wide and two- dence that cpmes from months and hand, suffered a tough loss in the College back on November 30, Minnesota by a score of 4-1. or three-deep on the cardia machines months of dedication and hard work, Coast Guard meet, but that only 2001. Katie Dubendorf '03 and Kyle Even with six games remaining, (that is, if you discount the treadmill and the ladies and gentlemen of added fuel to their fire, as both the Ridgway '04 each netted one goal as the team has not cashed it all in yet. broken by someone who will remain Conn's swim teams have it. men and the women prepared for the the Lady Camels defeated the Recognizing that this is a rebuilding nameless, and will most likely never The Connecticut College upcoming tri-meet against Clark Bantams 2-1 at Dayton Arena. season, the team has adopted the 'Show his or tier face in the fitness Women's Swimmingc.and..Diaing, College and Colby Sawyer College. However, the team's unfortunate mentality that next season starts center again). With the spring season team opened their season hack in . TIie stage was set Saturday and winlloss record does not have them now. The team is fully aware that on the horizon, the lacrosse players November with a win over UMass- the stands were packed. Fans were down. As Dubendorf describes,"lt is making the 2002 playoffs is out of continued rep after rep, blasting their Dartmouth and have been on a roll not disappointed as the women con- easy to play every day when you the picture, and also that saving a legs into even better shape so they ever since, defeating all competition tinued their winning streak, beating have a winning record, but when you .500 season is mathematically can run circles around their in their path. The Men's team has Clark 144 to 99 and Colby Sawyer have a losing record, like we do, it's impossible, but it has still set small NESCAC opponents. The line for the also had much success this year, 90 to 81. The men, however, were a lot harder to make it to every prac- goals to carry them out of this sea- bench press more closely resembled which speaks highly of the 12 gen- not as fortunate, suffering a tough tice and every game. But the heart is son and into the next. '~omething you would find in Disney tlemen who comprise it. loss to Clark, 82-114. The day was what makes us athletes, and good In their upcoming games against es, worked to get the team a new Land, as the non-athletes recognize What was a month of rest and not a complete disappointment for athletes that is, because if it wasn't Sacred Heart, Hamilton, Salve locker room, and, according to that there are only 47 days until relaxation for most Conn students the men; they added another win to hard, anyone would do it." Regina, and Wesleyan, the team has Dubendorf, "[Steele] has worked Spring Break (their big season) was considerably less for these ath- their record due to a forfeit by Colby The team may be small in num- set their sights on not getting shut harder than any coach that I have begins. letes as they cut their winter break Sawyer, who lacked male represen- bers but it is large in heart. Its six- out once, and beating each team ever seen." The proud few stayed in shape short for a team trip to sunny tation that day. teen-woman roster has been the root once so that they will finish with a Dubendorf went on to say that "Overbreak; they were easily spotted Florida. There they spent their days "Well, at least we beat one team of much of the team's difficulties. win percentage over .500 for their Steele's passion for the team should by how long they can hold their training, putting in four hours a day (Colby Sawyer). We'll get the rest Many games have been close last six games. yield "a complete rebirth of this breath as they watch themselves in in the water plus extra dry-land next time," were the wise words through the first period or two, but With only four seniors, Anna team within the next three years ... the mirror. Others have not been to a training. After seven days of hard from junior Pike Severence, in as time drags on, the reality of hav- Trafton, Christina Johnston, Jessica Right now we are in a state of con- gym since the pre-first-semester- work, they returned to campus, regards to Saturday's events. ing only two forward lines catches Haney, and Katri Morley, the sea- stant improvement. With only 12 exam-cram-period began. And some where the wumen faced the Coast One of the big winners of the day up to the players. In NESCAC hock- Sons to come serve as the light at the skaters (excluding the two goal- .have never been in a weight room Guard, winning 143 to 99, then was freshman Kate Kovenock, who ey, at least three, and sometimes four end of the tunnel for the women's tenders and the team's two injured before. sweeping a seven team RPI was recently honored by the presti- lines, are necessary for surviving the bockey team. First year head coach players) there is plenty of ice time New Year's resolutions can do Invitational. gious NCAA Division ill Swimmer night-in, night-out, sixty-minute bat- Kristen Steele is already making an for everyone. And with that ice time .amazing things to people. Says senior Abbi Miles, "Florida of the Week Award, continued her tles. impact; she has kept morale up, comes lots of experience and "You have no idea. I cannot recruited heavily for the future class- improvement." For some reason the clock strik- was intense, but it really helps. It is continued on page 7 ing midnight on one particular day makes millions of people begin crazy new walks of life. Last year my mother thought that learning to CatnelScoreboard appreciate wine would be an apt goal for the following 365 days. This year, Men's Hockey: Men's Squash: Men's Swimming: like many of those in the weight Men's Basketball: room aronnd me, she has vowed to 1/21, vs. Coast Guard, 75-67 1/25, at Southern Maine, 4-2 1/20, vs. Rochester, 6-3 1/26, vs. Clark, 82-114 I get back into Shape (according to her, 1/26, vs. Wesleyan, 80-65 1/26, at Salem State, 3-2 ---vs. ~av;r, 0-9 ---vs. Colby Sawyer, 13-0 yes, there was once a time). My goal 2/1, vs. UMass-Boston, 7:30 p.m. 1/22, vs. Wesleyan, 0-9 2/2, at Bates, 12:00 p.m. for the upcoming year is simply to 2/1, at Middlebury, 7:30 p.m, survive. 2/2, at Williams, 3:00 p.m. 2/2, vs. Babson, 4:00 p.m. 2/1, vs. Fordham, 5:00 p.m. 2/9, vs. Wheaton, 1:30 p.m. So far so good (knock on wood), 2/2, vs. Bates, 5:00 p.m. but yuu wouldn't know it on a day Women's Hockey: like today. My computer has a virus, Women's Basketball: Women's Swimming: My toes are cold due to a combina- 1/26, at Wesleyan, 38-78 1/26, vs. Williams, 0-5 Women's Squash: 1/26, vs. Clark, 144-99 1I0n of the holf in my sock and the 1/29, at E. Connecticut, 57-86 1/27, vs. S1.Catherine, 1-4 1/26, at S1.Lawrence, 3-6 ---vs. Colby Sawyer, 90-81 slush that I trekked through on way 2/5, vs. Sacred Heart, 7:00 p.m. ---vs. William Smith, 6-3 10 a class I got deferred from. My 2/1, vs. Middlebury, 7:00 p.m, 2/2, at Bates, 12:00 p.m. :glasses are dirty, and I had trouble 2/2, vs. Williams, 3:00 p.m. 2/8, vs. Hamilton, 7:00 p.m, ---vs. Middlebury, 0-9 2/11, at Wesleyan, 6:00 p.m. iinding a parking space close to the • 2/7, at Wellesley, 7:00 p.m . '( continued on page7 2/9, vs. Smith & Bard, 1:00 p.m.