VOLUME79, ISSUE7 “EDUCATIONFOR SERVICE” DECEMBER8,1998 THE Discover the Satisfy your methods of curiosity selling and about fall buying text- sport athletes books in REFLECTOR receiving all- bookstores at conference universities. UNIVERSITYOF INDIANAPOLIS honors. See Page 6. 1400 EASTHANNA AVENUE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227 See Page 8.
STRATEGIES Administration reviews campus resources, needs
important functions for the university Tara J. Sullivan as well. News Editor As reported in the Oct. 13 issue of The Reflector. there were plans for media services. the School for Adult The rejection of a $5 million Lilly Studies, the Center for Technology E dowment grant proposal has forced and Learning and, possibly, Univer- tl :administration to find creative ways sity Computing Services to be housed I( meet campus needs. in the new building. Thegrant money wouldhave planted “I do think it affects our strategic the seed for a $15 million communica- planning because we have to plan for tion and conference center to com- our needs in thefuture,”saidDr. David plete the central campus. Wantz. vice president of student The plan was modeled after a simi- affairs.“We are responsible for our lar building at Bradley University in substance. We can’t depend on the capital grant proposals from Indiana Dr. Lynn Youngblood, senior vice Peoria, Ohio that cost $16.2 million. good offices of Lilly for our survival. colleges and universities. president and provost, said “the bot- Although the communication de- The responsibility is ours to fund our “Ben rolled the dice and went for tom line was there were more requests partment appears to have suffered the programs.” the harder one,” said President Jerry greatest from this recent development, The Lilly Endowment accepted $1 Israel, about former President Ben- ADMINISTRATION cant. on p. 5 the center would have served other million, $3 million and/or $5 million jamin Lantz, Jr.’s decision.
ONGOING DIALOGUE University’s strategic planning involves entire community ratification. steering committee chair.“We ask everybody to Suzanne Pettypiece Phase one concludes in June 1999, when the come together and talk about where we have been, Editor in Chicj Board of Trustees accepts the planning team’s re- what we think our current state is, and for us then to port on goalsfortheuniversity.Public meetings will start looking toward the future.” The University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees be held to allow students and faculty to participate in Phase two begins when the president directs uni- launched a year-long process to develop plans the planning process. versity departments to establish draft plans formeet- through the year 2007 at its Nov. 5 meeting. The first public forum will be Jan. 16, 1999, and ing goals, and to define how success will be mea- The first effort will be to begin a two-phased will focus on the future of the university. sured. This phase concludes in December 1999. process to develop a Strategic plan that will guide the Future public meetings will allow those attend- It has been 10 years since the last strategic plan university through the year 2005. ing a chance to engage in a discussion of opportuni- was instituted. The strategic planning process is A trustee advisory committee designed specifi- ties and challenges, drafts of goals, and a sympo- important because “organizations work most effec- cally to review issues of board governance, and a sium on the university’s future. Each member of the tively if everybody in the organizatiOn understands campus-based strategic planning steering commit- campus community is encouraged to participate in what the mission is and how their piece fits into it,” tee will lead the attempt. the process. said Wantz. The first phase will comprise conversations with “We want to get as many people, on and off ~~ the campus community. The steering committee campus, to say ... ‘this is who we think we are and UNIVERSITY’S cont. on p. 4 will assemble these discussions into reports, which these are the kindsof things we want todo,’”saidDr. the board will receive for further refinement and David Wantz, vice president of student affairs and PAGE2 THE REFLECTOR OPINION DECEMBER8,1998 Students’ responsibility can prevent crimes the residence halls both during and outside of visitation hours by abso- lute strangers who manage access into the building and then access to A few events have occurred in the upper floors of the building. residence halls at the university in The obvious method is tailgating the past two weeks that bother me (following a resident through a door and should also bother YOU. after the resident has unlocked it) or We have detected intentional lock possibly, having a resident with a “shimming” in one of the residence key and access open an area for halls on a regular basis. The impor- them. tant thing to note is that this practice Last week the person involved would seem harmless to whomever was selling magazine subscriptions, is using the propped lock for easier which is not allowed on university access, or access of a “guest.” ANYONE, AND I DO MEAN knows that access past the front property, yet he still inanaged to In reality, the propped lock ANYONE, can access the interior of door, or first line of security, is 90 gain access to the top floor of one of eliminates the “control” in the key the residence ha]]. Any thief, con percent of the battle. the residence halls and was selling control access program. inan, or other criminal deviant We also have had incursions into room-to-room when detected.
H LETTER TO THE EDITOR Student voices concern about university alcohol policies Dear Editor, making problems in the dorm. bike and be lost to the world. And do you really Taking a look at a lot of the policies of the However, coming from an educational stand- think it mattered that the person couldn’t have university, I can see why the majority of them point, you would think the university would see alcohol on campus‘?No, like most of our drop- are in place. For instance, take the controversial the off-campus drinkers coming back and being outs, they were probably just encouraged to go to article in the last Reflector concerning an ad for just as unruly. However, they leave most of the house parties or sneak into clubs, get drunk and alcohol. students alone returning drunk. come back to puke in the dorm. The vice-president for student affairs made it I’m not saying the university should further Honestly (and sarcastically), can’t we cut out clear that the university was outraged. The fact harrass students. But isn’t it kind of moronic to some of the unnecessary steps‘! Being of the matter is, as far as the university is con- say, “Go ahead and go off campus and take your “edumakated” as I am, I see the university’s true cerned, on-campus drinking is a no-no, and chances on getting caught or, if you’re 2 1, way to reason for not allowing on-campus drinking. The anything that may encourage it is a bad thing go, just don’t have alcohol on campus- we just university likes to regulate morality, through your with questionable morals. Plus, they have the don’t want any of that liquid in the dorms. We social decisions. law to back them up. don’t care so much that you still end up Jason Collins The university doesn’t want a bunch of unruly inebreated.” So what is the difference? drinkers in the dorm making a lot of noise and, Alcohol doesn’t cause drunkenness, people since the majority of students living in dorms are cause drunkenness. Don’t punish everybody under the age of 2 I, they don’t want to encour- because of thefew. Especially when the rule age underage drinking or present an atmosphere clearly doesn’t work. that fosters it. However, I shouldn’t have to tell Where, I ask, is the solution to the problem? the administration that off-campus and underage Being the social Darwinist, non-drinker and drinking happens, the students come back believer of fair treatment that I am, I have to tell trashed, and while the majority go to bed quietly, the university that it can’t save everyone. you still have the occasional unruly drunk Every once in awhile someone will fall off the
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Advice for students when going Stress relievers. home for their holiday break together, for the sake of the chil- ing "Great Aunt Sarah" when you vance if you have less than stellar Jackie Reynolds dren" may decide to separate or would rather be with friends. Do not grades to report. Be honest and take University Counseling Center divorce. You may notice that your feel guilty about your decisions. If responsibility for your poor perfor- single parent has developed new questioned about your plans, state mance. Establish times when grades The holiday season means many friends or interests while you were decisively that you are doing the are an off-limit topic of discussion. things to many people. It means a away. Already strained relationships best you can to accommodate every- This will allow everyone time to much-needed break from classes; it with your parents and siblings may one. regroup and focus on the more means the opportunity to indulge in become more challenging. 2) Make certain your plans in- enjoyable aspects of the holidays. home-cooked food; and many If you come from divorced or clude your family in some way. This 5) If you do not feel comfortable times, it means STRESS! blended families, you may face the will help them feel included in your going home for the holidays, find a Visisting home for the holidays, strain and stress of dividing your life and will friend willing especially if it is the first time you time equally between all parents and make it less to adopt you or have been away for an extended extended fami I ies. likely that "The dilemma is often how to bal- make your period of time, can be stressful for The dilemma is often how to they will own special ance the family's expectations and Dlans. Offering you and for your parents. balance the family's expectations trvJI to Dlan v Often your vision for the holiday and give to everyone, while not extra give to everyone while not neglect- io volunteer at break may differ significantly from neglecting yourself and your need activities ing yourself and your need for a shelters and your parents' vision. It is likely that for a break. for you in break.'' with other you will be expected to spend a lot Making the best of your holiday order to get charitable of time with family members, break can be challenging. However, a chance to organizations whereas you may have a social it is possible, with some thought and see you. can be a gratifying way to spend calendar packed with a different set planning, for you to reduce potential 3) Discuss with your family the your holiday. of friends every night. conflicts and stress this holiday differing expectations you may have Whether you are excited about or You also may have the opportu- season. Here are some tips to with them regarding house rules. dread the idea of going home, take nity to see just how holidays can consider: You cannot expect your parents to time for yourself, indulge in a little mean leaving behind new friends I) Let your family know about forget all the parental concerns they rest and relaxation, and most impor- and significant others. your plans for the holidays before have been practicing for many years. tantly, have fun and be safe! Changing family patterns play a you arrive home. Your parents then However, you can attempt to negoti- If you would like to speak with large role in feeling comfortable at have an idea of what you would like ate new rules (for curfew, etc.) based someone in more detail about man- home during the holidays. Many to do, and are less likely to plan all upon mutual respect for your par- aging holiday conflict and stress, times when a student leaves for of your time for you. Understand ents' authority and your new inde- contact the university Counseling college, the family dynamics that you will have to make compro- pendence Center at 788-3437. It is located in change. Parents who "stayed mises with your time, such as visit- 4) Prepare your parents in ad- the basement of Cravens Hall.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Anthrax scare alarms Planned Parenthood clinics
~~ ~~~~ Delbert Culp These are actions that no health care provider, no strains of working in a hostile environment and Prcsident, CEO of' Planned Put-enthoocl patient, and no American should have to endure. the high public costs in supporting emergency But they happen every day in health centers response teams, that we all shoulder in order to In the aftermath of the recent Anthrax scare. across the nation. physically protect access to women's health care. P 1 ann cd Parenthood e m p I o y ec s , v o I u n tee rs , and Domestic terrorism and violence can happen in The choice between health care and safety is a patienrs are strugsling to deal with their first-hand any city. to any health care provider. It did hap- trade-off that no person should have to make. But icx perie nce of' domestic re rrori sm. '4s coti sc ie ncc pen tricrht here in oui~state. in our capitol city, The we know that forcing that trade-off remains a key
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;1rcat 01' ~cl~rol-~s~Ili0OlliS. :-:iaiied tc? the fainiiy pJanninS centers across !ne :r.i'onien 7 need and cieser.c,e the best accesb io !he ::I Cliinxia and ;icws4 me United States. doctors ';.Iidbvesr-xe exampies of true oxtremisi beha\:- kst heaith care--and no iimoiint of' \,ioience or .::-eLiileci. keaith ccnters ;(re- imtnixci. patients are li.r intent on intimidiltril: healrh care pro\ iders ii;timiuation shouid interitre with that iicce ;iimIiiarec! mu harassed. i hese xedoctors w~io m d threat en i n g pat i en t s . These t rau in at i z i 11 g ;i JId F!:I n n ed Pn re n th ood ' s sec u r i [y me as u res w i I i xe providing sate aid nccesibie ser\,ices- :;idefensibie acts are unacceptahie. it is time for continue until ai1 women and men who need '-.eaith centers dedicated to ensuring health care each individuai who values his or her personal reproductiL.e heaith care can go to the heaith tims io iniilions of women and families: and freedom to speak out against domestic [errorism. center of their choice wirhout any threat of vio- te r s . I ti o t h e r s . and d at1 g h t e r s--i.v h o Pianned Parenthood is committed to providing lence or harassment. Thar has been Planned g rheir right to freetiom of choice. ic?nt'identiai and affordable heaith care to patients Parenthood'.: commitment to central and southern B om b in 2 s . Arson s . T h re a te ti i n g comments ii; a safe ei1i,Irc!n!tlet?t. This commitmzni wines at Tnciima for morc' than 65 yc;irs. It wili remain i !itd Lib 5. QL: \i,idk ton.a:d !!la tieaiih ce!:icr.. 1; ni-ice ir: hot!: the emotionai conllnitI;!e~~iin the years to come. PAGE 4 THE REFLECTOR NEWS DECEMEBER8,1998 I
STUDENT THERAPISTS Commencement to honor well-prepared raduates
think they’re pretty well- prepared for that,” she said. Universitycont. from p. 1 The following is a tiinetable of iin- April 9 & 10,1999 portant events that will take place In ai1 gu ra I Sy inpos i m on S t ra- throughout the planning process: tegic Planning; Steering Committee provides refined di-aft of goals for re- November-December 1998 action and comment during sympo- Board of Trustees approves sium; invited speaker addresses the process and Steering Committee; Steer- community on carrying out a strategic ing Committeeconvenes with an analy- plan; and president discusses the goals sis of the university’s position. for the future in his inaugural address.
November-January 1999 E April 29,1999 Broad discussion of Final di-aft ot Steering Corn- university’s vision of the future: c;ini- mittee Report to Board of’ Tru\recs. pus members inviteii to !neet Jan. 16 froin 9 a.ni. to noon. W June 1999 EM! ofphasc one. bcginnin2 of 0 February 1999 phase two; June I 1 - 12 bo:!id meets i~ hcu~groups of iini\,ersiry‘s accept repor!. Liinciitls or rati fie\ goali stakchoiitel s CollveIlc; ;:ntong the top- 01. p!an; June 30 presidenr directs uni- ics of ctiscus\ion are thc university’s \re r si 1) depxt In e JlI s to cf SI;ih !1 s ti i in p I e - strengths . we a k 11 e 5 se s . o ppoit ii n i ti e s inenlation plans for 11ieetin;g goals and and threats. to define how success will be nica- sured. 0 March 1999 Steering Committee then E Dec. 31, 1999 writes draft of goal\ bdsed on those E11d of phase two: university dt\cussion\ and di5tribute4 it to con- depart men t s s ii bin i t report s 0:’ tasks munity for comment. and success tneasiires.
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Administration cant. fr(irn p. 1 than money to fund them: We went for to spend the money or take the pro- the grand kahuna.” gram out of the building. I think that’s Lilly awarded more than $90 mil- the critical decision for us now.” lion for capital projects at 18 Indiana Dr. Robert Gobetz, assistant pro- colleges and universities. fessor in the communication depart- According to The Indianapolis Star, ment, has noticed the jokes about $2 1.9 million was awarded to 20 pri- Buxton Hall told at the Faculty/Staff vate and public institutions for college Institute. preparatory grants. “I think it’s encouraging when The private foundation has given people know we’re in the crappiest approximately $98 million for higher building on campus,”saidGobetz. “We education recruitment and retention still have plenty of options and we’ll since 1996. look into them,” he said. One of The Endowment has offered Israel Gobetz’ main concerns for television an opportunity todiscusstheproposal’s productions is the height of the ceil- strengths and weaknesses. ings in a proposed space for the com- “On the phone, they didn’t give me munication department. any substantial reasons,” said Israel. “I According to Israel, $100,000 may got a little angry, personally. Some still be spent for aesthetic purposes “if institutions had received several grants. we make the decision Buxton Hall will Our proposal was good enough to share be retained.” in that round.’’ Wantz suggested proposals for the Ken Hottell, vice president of busi- 23,000 square footage concerning stu- ness and finance, said that the Endow- dent affairs. ment wanted to “spend their money to The current classrooms of Warren assist students in the best way. Who Hall could be converted into offices said we needed a conference center?” for student organizations and also a President Israel and other adminis- common meeting area. Resident di- trative figures are now looking at the rectors and the Resident Hall A-ssocia- 23,000 square feet that will be avail- tion also could gain offices. able after the opening of Martin Hall in The president spoke of the location August 1999. of the proposed communication and Proposals were due last Tuesday conferencecenter. He suggested that it concerning the usage of space the oc- may be turned back into a parking lot cupational therapy, physical therapy with 93 spaces, for the short term. and nursing departments are currently The expansion of Schwitzer Center student groups.” For the plan to moveahead, Follett’s occupying. also is being speculated about by the Wantz is concerned about the has to be willing to offer some money Hotel1 and Dr. Youngblood will be administration for several reasons. university’s ability to use Schwitzer for its use of the new space. discussing the effective use of the fu- Follett bookstore, which current I y Center and other facilities on campus “These are growing pains,’’ said ture classrooms and offices with Ken resides in the basement level, ap- for conferences. I Wantz. “In typjcal U of I frugal style, Piepenbrink, director of the physical proached the university in October “We haveclassrooms,”said Wantz. we’re nor going to assume a heck of a plant. about having a more user-friendly We’re set up to do traditional lecture- lot of debt to do so.” Hottell explained that they will look bookstore. format teaching.” During the summer, a budget will at “who has good reason to claim some The revised Follett’s would be on It puts an extremely heavy load on be allocatedforphysical improvements space and who doesn’t. We really al- the first level and twice the size, com- Schwitzer now to do student-oriented to theuniversity. Theuniversity alsois ways need general classroom space.” plete with a coffee shop. functions, as well as the functions a exploring other granting agencies. The communication department Follett’s recently gave $1 million conference center would have clari- There is arelatively new foundation may find a new home in Good Hall, the for a bookstore on Butler University’s fied.” in Indianapolis that has not published basement of Krannert Memorial Li- campus, featuring a Starbucks. ’ According to Wantz, the architects its guidelines for grants. brary, or Ruth Lilly Fitness Center. The bookstore would like to be able have given the university a conceptual “We can’t overlook how fortunate Wantz believes that “everybody who to compete with similar stores on the drawing ofthe renovation of Schwitzer we’ve been by the Lilly Endowment,” came to campus would look at our southside. Center. said Wantz. radio station” if WICR was placed in Nationally, Follett’s is on the same The plan would include placing The Lilly Endowment has awarded Schwitzer Center, along with the stu- level as Barnes and Noble. It recently Follett’s bookstore on the first level, $4.5 million to the university in the dent organizations. won the bid for the Notre Dame book- enlarging the university chapel, possi- past few years, including a recent $1 “I think it would be really cool to store. bly adding more motel rooms, and million grant to the School of Educa- show off WICRprominently,” he said. Schwitzer Center was envisioned opening up the downstairs level for a tion for two initiatives concerning math “Buxton Hall can’t be sustained the as the conference center, according to coffee shop to be placed in what is and science education in elementary way it is now,” said Israel. “We have Hottell, but has been “consumed by currently the bookstore area. and middle schools. PAGE6 THE REFLECTOR FEATURES DECEMBER8,1998
CHARITY Campus United Way campaign exceeds fundraising goal accepted at the first men’s basketid: Michael Ralej cwne of the season No\.. 13. TI Fea tu rr J Edi to I‘ committee also had a bootn sei UT aurin$ Brown County Da! . Tb:: For the first time in several years. campaign ended No\. 17. the University of Indianapolis -’I thought we did a wonderfu1 United Way campaign reached its job. I thought our committee wah assigned goal. raising over $16.39 1 very resourceful.” Davis said. for the United Way of Central In addition to money raised from . Indiana. the events, the committee also had “This year we had a wonderful over SI I,OOO in donations. includins committee and we had more cam- three key club donors, people who pus-wide support than we’ve ever donated $1 .000 or more to the had,“ said Toni Peabody, co-chair United Way. of the campus United Way commit- Peabody and Davis said President [ tee and social work instructor. Dr. Jerry Israel was very supportive “I thought we had excellent of the campaign. Davis said that I participation by our campus com- Israel “was very upbeat and very ! munity,” said co-chair Suzanne dynamic in his encouragement for us Davis, secretary for the dean of the Photo by Toni Peabody to meet our goal.” School of Nursing. “People really COMMUNITY OUTREACH-U of I President, Dr. Jerry Israel talks with Peabody said the committee feels care about the United Way and Clancy LaTurner of the United Way at the Ice Cream Social. LaTurner was a sense of accomplishment in meet- helping other people.” the United Way associate who worked with the campus committee. ing the goal. and that the campaign‘s The United Way campaign Enterprises was coordinated by cluded an Indianapolis Colts foot- success projects a positive image of kicked off Oct. 13 with an arts and United Way committee member Earl ball. EdyVean Repertory Theater the university. crafts exhibition presented by Snellenbergei-. tickets, and bids for the parking spot “I think it‘s a zood example of the Agape Enterprises and its director, The next United Way event was of the winner’s choice for a semes- university’s generosity and commit- Dr. Frank E. Gainer. Agape. which the Ice Cream Social on Oct. 26., ter. Peabody said that the first-ever ment to the community.” Peabody operates a gift shop located at 3 140 which raised $209.60 for the United auction was a success, bringing in said. N. Illinois St. across from the Way. In addition to the Ice Cream $397. According to Davis. for the Children’s Museum, donated 25 Social, a silent auction was held. “Hoops that Help.” was a United campaign to be a success in the percent of the purchases made by with the final bids going to the Way event set up by Joe Gentry? future, everyone must get involved. 1 people from U of I to the United United Way. director of sports information and This includes faculty and staff. but Way. This arrangement with Agape Items on the auction block in- promotion, where donations were adjunct faculty and students as well.
TEXTBOOKS Buy-back procedures of U of I bookstore same as area colleges publishing company. The second adopted for the following semester why they have had to buy a different Eve Murray way that the textbooks can come is and there are not many copies in textbook from the ones their friends Staff Writer with a net price, which means they stock, the bookstore will buy the were using for the same class the have a flat rate that everyone is book back for half-price. This very semester before. It is partly With the end of the semester charged. This second type of pricing happens only until the store receives because information in certain drawing near, many students may also includes different kinds of enough copies of the textbook. subjects changes so rapidly. wonder how much money they will charges. This percentage is deter- Next, if the department has de- Snider explained that another get back for their mined by a cided to change the edition of the reason for new editions is because textbooks-not to “A lot of publishers are want- standard textbook, or if a certain class is no publishing companies want to make mention how much formula that longer offered, students may receive a profit. “A lot of the publishers are they will need to ing to cut into the used book is in the little or no money for their used wanting to cut into the used-book pai for their new market,”-Karl Snider. contract books. market because they don’t make ones next semester. which the U There are certain titles of text- profits on the used books,” Snider Accnrding to Karl Snider. man- of I bookstore holds with the univer- books that many schools use, there- said.“They make the profits on the ager of the U of I bookstore, the sity and with Follett’s. fore, there are many versions of that new copies,” prices of textbooks are determined The amount of money that stu- textbook in circulation. Finally, managers at other univer- by the publishing company that sells dents receive at the end of each The bookstores will not offer as sities in the area, such as Anderson the books. The textbooks can come semester by selling their books back much money for those particular University and IUPUI, say that the one of two ways. The first is with a to the bookstore also is determined in books when the students try to sell procedure for selling and buying list price, which comes with a twc ways. them back at the end of the semester. their textbooks is the same as U of discount when ordered from the First, if the book has been re- Students might have wondered 1’s. or any other Follett‘s bookstore. 1- 11 I I I.,. DECEMBER8,1998 FEATURES THE REFLECTOR PAGE7
WINTER BREAK o Ways to stay happy o during holiday season One suggestion is to go camping. festivals going on during this time of appealing, there always are other Eve Murray But that’s just fine if you’re not a year. Some are festivals of lights and activities going on. Stafs Writer fan of Jack Frost. How about check- others are festivals of trees. Or, if Finally, rather than shopping and ing out all the Christmas lights you’re not the festival type, there maxing out all your credit cards on If your hometown is anything instead? In most towns you can just usually is some sort of Christmas gifts for family and friends, let the like mine, there’s not take a drive parade in most areas. volunteer in you come out. Donate that much to do on and see some If you are the type that likes to curl items to Toys for Tots or your local winter break. Sure. “Let the volunteer in you interesting up with a blanket and watch rented canned food drive. there is the usual come out. Donate items spectacles, but movies all night, why not try some There also is volunteer gift playing in the snow (if some have other entertainment? Bum some wrapping at local malls, where there is any), shop- to Toys for Tots or your tours that you holiday calories by going ice skating people donate cash to the organiza- ping, and spending local canned food drive.” can take fir a or dancing. There always is a skating tion sponsoring the activity. Good time with friends and small fee. rink near by, and dancing lessons are feelings always come from helping family. But there is only so much Another cause of the “winter offered almost anywhere, including others. of those things that YOU can take. blahs” is simply staying at home local YMCAs. But whatever you decide to do SOwhat do YOU do to beat those and talking on the phone. In fact, the YMCA gives dis- with your winter break, make sure “winter blahs”? Try something How about some holiday festivi- counts, especially at this time of year. you have a plan-Just in case you new. ties instead? Lots of areas have So if skating and dancing aren’t need to beat those “winter blahs.”
HISTORY U of I professor writing detailed book about university’s history Professor Fred Hill reflects on campus changes such as building of Esch Hall to completion of Smith Mall of I through the years. He started at Jason Dilbone the University in 1958, when Esch StafS Writer Hall was being built, and is still here to see the completion of the Smith Mall. Professor Fred Hill of University Not only has he seen changes in Archives began writing a book on the campus itself, but also in the the history of the university in student body, rules and regulations. 1989. “One of the biggest changes has Hill joined the university in been the student rules and regula- 1958. Since his retirement in 1988 tions,” said Hill. as chair of the department of When rules were established in history and political science, Hill 1922, there were 15 rules for the has been working in University women and only three for the men. Archives. For example, one of the men’s rules That same year President G. required them to make their beds Benjamin Lantz, Jr. approved a every day, except Saturdays. proposal for him to write a book on Women were expected to be in the university’s history. Hill is their rooms by 7 p.m., except on presently working on the book. Fridays and Sundays. Many times his work consists of Because of his knowledge of the jobs other than writing, such as university, Hill has delivered organizing the university’s histori- addresses on Alumni Weekend five cal records. times. Hill is scheduled to speak While the comprehensive history again this year. The title of this is too detailed and lengthy to be year’s speech will be “Presidency published, Hill continues-to work through 1935. “I think there are a lot of interest- in Transition, 1935-1944.” on the book. Hill has already He has no predictions for when ing things about the university in this “Many elderly alumni tell me written about 300 pages, covering the book will be completed, or what book,” Hill said. that they can’t wait to read the the university’s history from 1905 the title of the book w’ill’be. Hill has seen many changes to U book,” said Hill. ~~ ~~ PAGE8 THE REFLECTOR SPORTS DECEMBER8,1998
POST-SEASON AWARDS Liette, Kreinhagen, fall athletes honored by conference 6’3” 210 Ib. hurler crushed several Gregory made second team All- U of I all-time records this year, GLVC and second team All-Region, including career passing yards after burying 13 goals in her debut (6,880), completions (537), touch- season. She finished fourth in the down passes (51) and total offense GLVC for goals scored and eighth in (6,33 7). points with 28. “It’ll be a nice way to end my career here at the University of Men’s Golf(61-2final Indianapolis,” Kreinhagen said. “It’s record): also going to be a great opportunity Ken Partridge earned Golf to be able to compare myself to the Coaches Association of America rest of the players in the nation.” NCAA I1 District Four “Coach of Joining Liette on the All-MIFC the Year” honors. Partridge has been first team are senior offensive tackle named “Coach of the Year” 22 times Pete Koulianos, senior wide re- out of his 33 years at U of I, for ceiver Craig Cothron and junior either the conference, region or linebacker Josh Gentry. district. This marks the fourth time Second Team All-MIFC honorees Partridge has been named District are Kreinhagen, junior cornerback Four “Coach of the Year.” In the Stephane Fortin, senior center I998 season, Partridge led his men Shawn Sommers, junior defensive to a 61-2 overall record, as well as a end Kenny Harden, junior middle conference cham pions h i p . guard Chuck Powell and specialist Senior co-captain Rusty Cothron. Ripberger achieved first team all- Greyhound selections to the All- conference honors after placing first MIFC Honorable Mention team are in the GLVC tournament. The top senior wide receiver Gary Isza, five golfers of the tournament are senior strong safety Brian Lauck, automatically named to first team. junior cornerback Dawayne Gil- bert, sophomore fullback Lance Women’s Golf (54-33-1final Riegle and freshman punter Dennis record): Nisbet . Senior Tera Deckard placed fourth in the women’s conference Men’s Soccer (8-9-1,3-7-1 tournament out of 43 players earning Photo by Spencer Block final record): herself first team All-GLVC rights. Senior quarterback Kevin Kreinhagen is the first U of I player selected to Sophomore forward Ben Fry led The 1998 season marks the first year play in the Snow Bowl in fargo, N.U. Jan. 9. the GLVC in scorjng for the second for a women’s all-conference team. straight year. Fry recorded 15 goals, Deckard is a two-time Division I1 season, as he topped U of 1’s all- six assists and 36 points in 18 national qualifier. Melissa Bigam time list for most career tackles with matches for the 1998 season. The Munuging Editor 619. The 5’1 I” 210 Ib. Liette also 6’3” Fry earned All-GLVC second Women’s Cross Country (63- was the first Greyhound to be named team accolades this year. 54-1): ~~~ ~ ~ ~ to the All-MIFC first team for three Freshman stand-out Maria Scott Mytyk consecutive years. Liette led the Women’s Soccer (11-6-1,5- Harriman gained first team all- Sports Editor conference in tackles for the third 5-1final record): conference honors in her debut year in a row, averaging 15.3 tackles Sophomore back Erin Archer, season with the Lady ‘Hounds. per game. He also led the MIFC in junior goalkeeper Melissa Bigam Harriman placed ninth in the confer- Football (8-2final record): tackles for loss (35). and freshman forward Laura Gre- ence meet; the top 10 runners are Senior linebacker Ted Liette was Senior quarterback Kevin gory attained All-GLVC and NCAA named to the GLVC first team. the top vote-getter for the All- Kreinhagen has been selected to I1 All-Central Region honors for Harriman placed second among the Northeast Region team. As the top participate in the NCAA I1 Snow their 1998 season. Archer was freshmen at the conference meet, vote-getter, Liette will be named a Bowl All-star Game, which show- named to the conference first team just missing rights to GLVC “Fresh- first team All-American. cases talented players representing and the region second team, after man of the Year.” Liette also became the second U the 152 teams in Division I1 football. netting three goals for six points on of I player to be named the best Kreinhagen will travel to Fargo, the season. Bigam was selected to Women’s Tennis (6-9, 5-5 player at his position by the MIFC. N.D., for the event, which will take the conference second team and the final record): This I997 NCAA I1 All-American place Jan. 9 in the Fargodome. region first team, after posting a 0.92 Junior Stacey Shockey was was named MIFC “Defensive Back Kreinhagen is the first Greyhound to goals against average, good for named to first team All-GLVC for of the Year” after a spectacular ‘98 be invited to the Snow Bowl. This fourth in the GLVC. the third consecutive year. DECEMBER8,1998 SPORTS THE REFLECTOR PAGE 9
WRESTLING
Greyhound wrestlineU team DreParesI 1. for run at Let‘s get it one nation’s top 10 with mix of veterans, newcomers This season Coach Wetherald’s year,” said Ping. junior Josh Jackson. Freshman J.T. Michael Raley squad features I6 returning wrestlers Another returning wrestler is McVickers and sophomore John Features Editor (nine sophomores and seven juniors) junior Jay Yates, who wrestles in the Smith wrestle in the 184-pound and 13 new wrestlers. Among the 134-pound weight class. Yates weight class. returning wrestlers are junior team compiled a 19-6 record, and finished Freshman Sam Green is the lone Coming on the heels of a 12-3- 1 captains Rich McPhee, Lance second in both the South Regional wrestler in the 189-pound weight season, expectations run high for Parsons and Eric Ping. and the Midwest Classic. class, and junior Marcus Deberry is University of Indianapolis wrestling McPhee, who wrestles in the Freshmen Shawn Richardson and in the 197-pound weight class. coach Terry Wetherald and his heavyweight class, will join the team Matt Vogel wrestle in the 125-pound Sophomore Jonah Odum wrestles in Greyhound squad. second semester. McPhee finished weight class, along with sophomores the heavyweight class. “I want this group to have the last season with a mark of 25-8 and Daniel Gebhard and Patrick Hall. Coach Wetherald said that this signature of being the best team won the Little State heavyweight In the 133-pound weight class, the year’s squad has more depth and that’s ever been here at the univer- title, placed second in the South Greyhounds send sophomores Jason experience at every weight class sity,” Coach Wetherald said. Regional and fifth in the Midwest Eastland and Andy Wilson to the than last year’s team. Last season, the Greyhounds Classic. mats. Paul Wilson wrestles in the Coach Wetherald said his team ranked 19th in the NCAA Division Parsons, who wrestles in the 133- 141-pound weight class. Along with posesses good upper-class leadership I1 Wrestling Coaches Association pound weight class, posted a 22- 1 1 Ping, junior Jeff Harris wrestles in and a strong recruiting class. “The Poll , placing 2 1 st in the NCAA I1 record while placing second in the the 149-pound weight class. only thing we have to do is come Nationals, third in the South Re- South Regional and fifth in the There are six wrestlers in the 157- together and gel as a team,” he said. gional, and second in the Greyhound Midwest Classic. pound weight class: freshmen Paul Parsons said, “We should be Classic. The team also defeated Parsons said his goals for the Cook, Tecumseh Hatfield, and Jacob much stronger this year than last Division I Chicago State. season are to be regional champion Hughes; sophomores Jason McClain year.” “Realistically, this group has the and place in the top three in the and Jason Warthan; and junior Paul The Greyhounds opened the chance to break into the top IO in the nation. Cook. season Dec. 4 with Little State at nation,” Coach Wetherald said. Ping wrestles in the 149-pound The team has four wrestlers in the Rose-Hulman. The team travels to Coach Wetherald said that another weight class and had a record of 20- 165-pound weight class: freshmen Illinois Dec. I2 for the MacMurray team goal is to break the school 12, placing fourth in the region. Mark Miller, Art Murphy and Paul Invitational. The Mount Saint Joseph record of four qualifiers for the “I want to be All-American and Wither; and sophomore Jake (Ohio) Duals follow Jan. 7, then the NCAA I1 Nationals, which U of I place in the top eight this year and O’Neill. The 174-pound weight class Midwest Invitational at U of I Jan 8 has done twice. improve on my record from last features freshman Nic Mayer and and 9. MEN’S BASKETBALL ‘Hounds conquer Knights, fall to No. 1 Panthers on home floor well, but I feel that we just got lazy at the end,” Crystal Grave said Peckinpaugh. Enterraininent Editor Andy Foster had a career-high six assists with I4 points. Foster also nailed four three point shots to bring his season total to 1 1. Chris Desjean The University of Indianapolis men’s basket- added eight points in the game. ball team was triumphant 87-7 1 over Bellarmine The ‘Hounds took a 37-35 lead to the locker Nov. 30 at Nicoson Hall. room at halftime and scored the first seven points Chris Martin lead the Greyhound scoring with of the second half. The Panthers clawed back to 14 points, four assists and two steals. Travis tie the game at 46 with 12:32 left. Inskeep and Kevin Skurka each scored 13 points, After trailing by two, Wesleyan took the lead with Chuck Gilbert and Rob Kent each chipping for good at the 9:39 mark on a Gino Bartolone in 1 1. Bryan Coyne and Chad Peckinpaugh three-pointer. rounded out the scoring with nine and seven The ‘Hounds lost at Southern Illinois- points respectively. Edwardsville 79-66 Thursday night. “We did pretty well coming off of the loss to “Our guys came out kind of sluggish in the first Wesleyan,” said Skurka. “We have to keep the half,” said Assistant Coach Kareem Richardson. intensity we had against Wesleyan and try to The ‘Hounds trailed 38-24 at halftime and fell maintain that throughout the year.” behind by 23 in the second half, before trying to Skurka was referring to the 74-66 loss to No. I make a comeback. ranked Kentucky Wesleyan Nov. 28. Foster led the ‘Hounds with 20 points on %of- Peckinpaugh led the ‘Hounds with 17 points, 17 shooting and 4-of- 10 from behind the arc. Photo by Spencer Block five rebounds and four assists. Kent added I5 points, five rebounds and two Andy Foster goes up for a layup as Chris Martin “WP rPaIIv w2nt~rltn win and we did nlsv nqciqtc fnr Tnrlinnannlis trails the blav at Nicoson Hall. PAGE10 THE REFLECTOR SPORTS DECEMBER8,1998
INDOOR TRACK Runners leave blocks for 1st meet at Eastern Illinois Because U of 1’s Division I indoor season “My personal goal is to get back to where I KelIy Chernausky competition is strong, a primary goal is to finish was before I was injured,” Schunke said. She Opinion Editor in the top five at each finished third in nationals two years ago meet. with a jump of 5’8”. “We Will Probably According to Fangman, the men’s “We will probablv be aoodu The University of Indianapolis track season is be good across the across tie boar;, in sprints, team should be the strongest in the off to the races Dec. IO at Eastern Illinois Univer- board, in sprints, spring runs. The top men sprinters are sity. hurdles. and the hurdles, and the distance Brian Sammet and Ernie Clark. Head Coach Scott Fangman said that the team distance runs,” said runs.” -Scott Fangman “We should have people scoring in is not focusing on the indoor season for whs, but Fangman. about every event,” said Fangman. will use it to prepare for the spring outdoor For the women’s team, the major strengths will The men’s team is young with no seniors, and season. be distance runners Amanda Warthan, Marie well-balanced between the throwing events, The major difference between indoor and Harriman, and Sheri Hamm. Another big plus for sprints and distances. outdoor events is the actual distance of the runs. the women’s team will be the return of junior Another asset to this year’s track team will be During the outdoor season, the hurdles are 1 IO Emily Schunke, who was a national qualifier in the addition of throwing coach Andy Richardson. meters. During the indoor season, however, the the high jump two years ago before injuring her Richardson was a former national champion in distance is shortened to 60 meters. ACL last year. the indoor shotput for U of I.
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Hoopsters return to lead men, women towards GLVC crown been elected MVP of the Coca-Cola answered, “What? There’s a life of the Fighting Irish at Cathedral Melissa Bigam Classic Tourney and shattered her outside of basketball?” High School, where he made it to Munaging Editor individual scoring and rebound Senior forward Chuck Gilbert the regional championship game bests, racking up 26 points and 20 returns as the ‘Hounds leading three out of his four years. During boards against Oakland City. scorer from the ‘97-’98 season, Gilbert’s senior year, he averaged
Greyhound basketball has claimed The 6’ I ” I60 Ib. Ramsey admits averaging 13.7 ppg. Gilbert finished over 17 ppg, which earned him all- the hardwood in Ruth Lilly for the that basketball wasn’t her first love. ninth in the GLVC for field goal city, sectional, regional, and state winter, and two standouts have “When I was little my favorites were percentage (.480), as well as in free honors. He also was named an returned from last year’s men’s and baseball and track,” she said. “But throw accuracy (.810). He also was Indiana All-star and seJected as a women’s teams to set the pace for then I got taller, and only to a certain named to the All-GLVC Honorable candidate for the McDonald’s All- the 1998-99 season. age can you play baseball. They Mention team and elected MVP of American team. Sophomore forward Elizabeth were like, ‘Hey, you’re a girl- you his team in his ‘97-’98 season. Gilbert said that basketball was Ramsey led the Lady ‘Hounds in can’t play baseball anyway!’” The ‘Hounds now stand at 2-2 always his true love, and he thinks rebounds last year, averaging 10.0 Ramsey began shooting hoops in overall, the key to rebounds per game. She was second third grade and kept playing as she and all his on the team in scoring with 13.7 grew taller and taller. “It hurt,” she Gilbert “That was my dream, you know? To be success is ppg. Ramsey also broke the U of I said. “I grew five inches between is a D-l basketball player.” plain old all-time record for rebounds during sixth and seventh grade.” leading -Chuck Gilbert hard her freshman season, as she ranked Ramsey graduated an accom- the work. 24th in the NCAA I1 rebounding plished Lady Cougar from squad “You charts. The Academic All-GLVC Greenfield Central High School; her with 13.0 ppg as of Nov. 30’s match have to work on your game,” he Ramsey attained Honorable Mention senior basketball season brought her against the Bellarmine Knights. said. All-GLVC rights, was named to the many accolades. Ramsey was all- Gilbert was named to the Coca-Cola Gilbert is majoring in communi- Coca-Classic All-Tournament Team, county, all-sectional, all-regional Classic All-Tournament team for the cation and has hopes of being a and served as a and her second year in a row, after throwing sports broadcaster. “I wouldn’t candidate for team’s in 19 points in the home opener mind doing something with basket- GLVC “Fresh- “Hey, you’re a girl-you can’t play MVP. against Tusculum. Gilbert is one-for- ball either,” he said. Gilbert’s man of the baseball anyway!’’ Ramsey, one in shots behind the arc, shooting fondest basketball moment was
Year .” who 69 percent from the free throw line, signing his letter of intent to James As of the --Elizabeth Rarnsey labis is on. “Because ifiai -w;ts aspires to and pouring in 49 percent of ‘nib fieici “Y Nov. 30 be a goals. dream, you know?” he said. “To be GLVC bout with Bellarmine, physical therapist, claims that hard Gilbert transferred to U of I his a D-I basketball player.” Gilbert Ramsey is already leading the Lady work, practice, and a little bit of sophomore year after playing one also remembered his sophomore ‘Hounds in both scoring (18.8 ppg) natural talent is the key to her year at Division I James Madison year, when the ‘Hounds knocked off and rebounding (10.88 rpg). In the success. When asked about what she University (Va). Before his college Southern Indiana to achieve the No. ’ .. team’s first five games, Ramsey has ’ l‘ikes‘tb‘dooutside of the gym,’sKe ’ career began, Gilbert was ~1 member ‘1 riinking‘in the nation. DECEMBER8,1998 SPORTS THE REFLECTOR PAGE 11
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Lady ‘Hounds start season with tournament championship utes in difterent ways and fulfills ’Hounds is junior guard Kan~! their roles urel;.“ GlenI? Vybornv hiis scored in doubir Gienn said tha1 tne big~es! figures in four of the fIvc outing:,, improvement tne team needs and is averaging 14.8 points per to make i,< “to come out The Lady ‘Hounds began their game. She also is pulling down an intense right trom the jump season with an impressive start bq’ average of 6.2 boards per game. bal i .‘* defeating Oakland City on the road, which is currently second on the Glenn said other elements and winning the Greyhound Classic team. of the game the team needs to by knocking off California (Pa.) and U of 1’s main offensive threat work on are the transition and St. Francis. The women then fell comes from sophomore forward help-side defense. into a slight slump by losing to Elizabeth Ramsey. She has led the “We give up way too many conference foes Kentucky Wesleyan team in scoring four games and layups,” said Glenn. and Bellarmine. averages 18.8 points per game. She According to Coach Hicks, Head Coach Lisa Hicks had also leads the team in rebounding the team’s goals are to go to expected a rough road for the first with 10.8 boards per game. the GLVC tournament, and to couple of conference games because Hicks said that Ramsey has been do well enough in the season of the strength of the competition such a big contributor because she to go to the NCAA tourna- that they have to face. handles the competition’s defensive ment. Coach Hicks believes that the pressure so well. Ramsey scored 2 I points major strengths on the team are the Junior guard Kendall Virgin has with 11 rebounds Thursday steady scoring from the forward been the silent contributor for U of I. for the ‘Hounds, but the team positions and the tough defense from She dishes out an average of 3.8 fell short to lose 83-63 at the guards. assists per game and has nine steals Southern Illinois- Photo by Spencer Block Freshman center Lauren Vyborny on the season Edwardsville. Ali Oberle Sophomore forward Elizabeth Ramsey said that another positive aspect of Another player who has made a added 11 points in the loss puts up a shot in the 67-54 Greyhound the team is that “everyone contrib- positive impact for the Lady and Virgin had eight. Classic victory over California (Pa).
W SWIMMING Women swimmers sink competition at DePauw, Wabash Invite Women win at DePauw, finish second at Wabash invite; men fail to DePauw, take second at Wabash Invite were defeated 41 1-387 Saturday. Truman State “We have several people, who either as indi- Michael Raley defeated the men both days, 436-384 and 446- viduals or as members of relay teams, have a very Feutures Editor 361. good chance at making Division I1 time stan- The teams swam against DePauw University dards,” Coach Kinkead said before the Wabash Nov. 13. The women won 156-7 I, capturing first Invitational. Since beginning the season with the Eastern in I1 of the 13 events. Among the winners for the Overall, nine swimmers made Division I1 cuts Illinois, Wittenberg and Rose-Hulman Relays, the women were the 400-meter medley relay team of for U of I. For the men, Babcock made cuts in the University of Indianapolis men’s and women’s Lacy Spurgeon, Meagan Godfrey, Amber Stengl, 100- and 200-meter breaststroke with times of swimming teams have made strong showings in and Samantha Kramer, which finished in a time 58: I7 and 2:09:52. Jeff Briones won the 1650- their last three meets. of 4: I3:34. meter freestyle in 16:42:7 1. Yanney made cuts in According to Coach Gary Kinkead, his squad is Maureen Kachaenchai won the 200 individual the 50 freestyle, finishing in 2 I :70. Harper set a much further ahead than they were at this time medley with a time of 2: 13:73. Nikki Close won new school record in the 100 meter-backstroke last year. the 200-meter fly in 2: 16:23, while Kramer with a time of 53:77. Brian Lewis finished the “We started in the water much earlier this year finished first in the 200-meter freestyle in 100-meter freestyle in 47:75. than we have in past years because of the commit- 1 :57:55. On the women’s side, Spurgeon set new school ment the swimmers have to try to make Division The men fell to DePauw 133- 10 I, winning six records in the 100 and 200 backstroke, with times I1 time standards earlier this year,” Coach events. Among the winners were Rich Babcock in of I :00:56 and 2: 1 1 :39. Kramer finished the 200- Kinkead said. the 200-meter individual medley in 2:03:58, while and 500-meter freestyle, in I :55:13 and 5:I4:93. Nov. 6 and 7 the Greyhounds competed in a Ryan Harper won the 200-meter backstroke with Kachaenchai finished the 200 individual medley three-way meet with Ashland and Truman State, a time of 2:02:33. Bill Yanney finished first in the relay in 2: 1 I :7 I, 400 individual medley in 4:42:02 (MIss). 50-meter freestyle in 22: 10. and the 200 backstroke with a time of 2: 1 1 :39. On Friday the women defeated Ashland 4 10- U of I competed in the nine-team Wabash Jessica Barlett finished the 50- and 100-meter 400, only to be edged 408-403 Saturday. Truman Invitational at the JUPUI Natatorium Nov. 2 1. freestyle, with times of 24:s 1 and 54:4 I. -_ htde defeated iiie woirieri both days by scores of Last season the men won the -iabash invitationai, u of i took part in the Transylvania invitational 444.5-372.5 and 448-363. while the women finished second. This season the Dec. 4 and 5. The Vincennes Invitational follows The men downed Ashland 4 12-408 Friday and men and women finished second. on Dec.. 1 1. .. 5, ., 4 IJ.1) I, ,:,, . ,)li . ., ,, DECEMBER8,1998 EN T E RTA INM EN T THE REFLECTOR PAGE 12
W MUSIC REVIEW Rusted Root releases 3rd album “Airplane,” which was tried-and- daring sour notes. Melissa Bigam true Rusted Root. The song was Some of the songs were rather Munaging Editor basically a haiku for the ears, as mystic, with just enough dissatisfy- Gablicki and Berlin enchanted some ing notes to remind me that music is Rusted Root is back with a third beautifully-written verses with their truly an art form. “She Roll Me Up” album and it has a new sound, unique harmonies. The song then and “My Love” were some of the combining tints of honkv-tonk segways into a drum ensemble unnerving songs like this. Y country, feet-shuffling folk “Live a Long Time” was an music, and a bit of modern out-of-character, upbeat song, techno with Rusted Root’s with rap-like vocals and a corny signature native beats. Compared ’70s sitcom-type of chorus. “Kill to Rusted Root’s first two soul- You Dead” was another odd cut; quenching albums, the third, it made me want to link arms titled by the same name as the with my partner and swing band itself, is extremely low- around the room with all the yee- key. haw’s and the sliding scales of My favorite cut is“Moon,” the harmonica. “Rising Sun” and which features the tantalizing “Flower” weren’t as impressive to me; they were unlike Rusted vocals of Liz Berlin. She is Photo courtesy of Mercury Records joined late in the slow-moving Root’s usual instrumental mas- song by lead singer Mike Gablicki, entitled “Agbadza,” headed up by terpieces, and everything in these who brings a harmony to her sweet the stylin’ drum set and granite two songs was secondary to unsup- ballad that rolls in and out of tune. blocks of Jim Donovan. The shakers, ported vocals. But, overall, although The best upbeat tune, which I finger cymbals, claks, whistles, and I would not say this album is the would suspect might find commer- flutes were all brought out for this group’s best, this CD is a good one cia1 radio, was “You Can’t Always cut, and it i‘eminded me of raindance to add to the collection. Rusted Get What You Want,” a remake of music. The other song that caught Root shows off its talent with a the 1969 hit song performed by The my ear was “Magenta Radio,” which combination of easy-listening and Rolling Stones. featured a peppy guitar that bantered taste of the rich history music has to Another tune I enjoyed was back and forth with Gablicki’s offer.
W STUDENT PROFILE tion systems major and works for the Matt plans to graduate this spring University Computing Services and land a decent job. crew. “I need a job that pays well Drummer-~ Wilson began playing music in enough to support._ this expensive 1. the sixth ”grade. when he first learned hahit_” Wilson said. “I hopeI to be wormng on alto sax. able to keep Since then, making Matt has music fun. new CD picked up the Yeah, money drums and would be guitar. nice, but not release When asked if it takes about how away the Crystal Grave “PN” origi- fun.” Entertuinment Editor nated, Wilson’s Wilson said, role models Matt Wilson, a senior at the “Brad include those University of Indianapolis,and his (gu tairist) who are bandmates are working on his and 1 Worked Wilson plays as Perfect Nothing records different and second album. His group, “Perfect at Subway their first album. original. Nothing,” has become a well- together my “Bands like established local group with a freshman year. We spent six months the Beastie Boys, Korn, and Tool healthy following in the Indianpolis pounding out rythms and melodies don’t influence me as far as sound or area. on the countertops, and then we style, but their orginality does,” Wilson is originally from Griffith, started playing shows.” Wilson said. Ind., located in Lake County. Wil- “Perfect Nothing” has since been Perfect Nothing’s new album, son graduated from Griffth High together for two years, and has “Nihilism,” will be available in local School in 1995. He is an informa- gathered a total of six members. record stores in February. DECEMBER8,1998 ENTERTAINMENT THE REFLECTOR PAGE13
m GREENWOOD week, so Coyne and I were ex- waitresses made sure we were amounts of food for hardly any cash. tremely proud of ourselves when we comfortable. You’ll find no kow- I knew when I bit into my Stromboli Pasquales found this place. towing at Pasquales. Steak, which was a beef patty cov- Coyne: The setting of this restau- Coyne: This place is definitely a ered with mozzarella cheesc and rant reminded me of a small-town must. They know how to give a man pizza sauce, that thih thing stood no unique style tavern. It felt good to go somewhere his space. and since I’m so diesel. 1 chance against me. The spazhetti and eat in peace and quiet, and not need (I lot of space. The waimss also was rather txst!’. M-air 45 minutes to be seated. I could was extremely friendly. and when PRICE: close to home not she Biggie: I’m sure ~ouread earlier control came about how much I ate. All I have to Biggie 10 say is one thing: si); bucks. It’s it when check college girl’s dream. especiall! \$.hen she on us the cashier spotted me a few pennies t‘ou n d she so I Lvouldn’t ha\,e !o break a twwity. out that was al I Aside from the stellar deal I made 1 he! sin i les. out with. I heat- the place has ;I lunch h2id i11-i THE huffet f’roI?! ! i ;k.iT;, i?.’ I :30 I?.IT:. i‘or Welconie back kid\. I(\ c\ cryone‘s Old- EATS: liijdet. $5. 13,1t 1’0111-!-Ic;II.~ (.)LIL. bei.:iLlq;e
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Morissette wrote all the lyrics herself, per- through a relationship in Morissette’s life. Crystal Grave formed all vocals, and played harmonica, flute “Thank U,” Morissette’s first release from the Eiilertciirinzmt Editor and piano on several tracks, and teamed up with album, deals with ability to overcome infatuations Glen Ballard for production once again for this with food, weight, beauty, fame and happiness. This much anticipated release reveals yet release. “That 1 Would be Good” follows a similar another side of AIanis Morissette that “Jagged The most interesting tracks on the album would drum with issues about emotional unrest. This song would be great to listen to for unwind- ing. “Unsent” deals with love letters that remained just that, unsent. This song does a nice job of portraying the many figures throughout Morissette’s life, and her growth in between each. “Joining You ,” Mori sse t te’ s 1 atest release, deals with the many facets of greatness society places upoh one mother. With lyrics such as, “if we were our bodies, if we were our nametags. if we wcre our incomes, and if we werc our successes I’d be joining you,” the listener can clearly see the means with which Morissette mocks the shallowness of society . the ideals which society’s s~~pposedto The album explores several new tempos for have to be “Front Row,” “Thank U,” “That I upho I d. Morissette in songs like “Would Not Come,” Would Be Good,” “Unsent,” and “Joining You.” This album i\ a must-have for any Morissette “Joining You,” “I Was Hoping,” “Can’t Not” and “Front Row” has a unique tone of voice, along fan. I’ll admlt, It did take some getting used to, “One.” The characteristic Alanis-type sounds can with an unusual beat. The lyrics are contorted but overall, it provides some great listening be heard in “Your Congratulations, Heart of the and somewhat confusing, but this adds to the enjoyment. Morissette is planniiig a nation-wide ’ House, Unsent, Baba, adFront Row.” speed wirh which thk song takes the listener tout beginning thiq spring.‘ ’ ’ ‘ PAGE14 THE REFLECTOR EN T ERTA INM EN T DECEMBER8,1998
MOVIE REVIEW ‘‘I Still Know”making waves in more ways than one Kelly Story” on CBS. Prinze makes-his way back “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.” Crystal Grave to the big screen to co-star with Love Hewitt Esposito’s film credits include Spike Lee’s “He Entertainment Editor once again. Prinze began his acting career when Got Game,” “Ed Burns,” “No Looking Back,” he was a child in Albuquerque. His next project is and the soon to be released, “Summer of Sam.” I know, I know ...sequels can sometimes be a Miramax’s “She’s All That,” which is due in Muse Watson returns as Ben Willis, the es- little scary to consider paying full price for, tranged fisherman in slickers, back for re- but Jennifer Love Hewitt and the gang have venge once again. Watson attended Berea pulled off another suspenseful plot this fall College in Kentucky where he performed in with “I Still Know What You Did Last such plays as “Taming of the Shrew,” “A Summer .” Streetcar Named Desire,” and “Man of Award-winning R&B singer, “Brandy,” LaMancha.” has joined the mix for this voyage as Julie The plot unfolds on the anniversary of the James’ (Jennifer Love Hewitt) excitable yet death of Willis, the mysterious man in the sassy roommate, Karla Wilson. Love Hewitt slickers, from an accidental hit and run that has continued to shine on the Golden-Globe- night on a foggy highway in the outskirts of winning drama series, “Party of Five.” Most Southpo rt . recent, Love Hewitt starred in “Can’t Hardly This year, Julie has moved back to school, Wait,” a teen comedy. Hewitt currently is where she is attempting to forget about her working on an upcoming comedy called previous tragic summer. Brandy helps in the “The Suburbans” in which she portrays a mix with her take-charge personality, and her record company executive. free trip to the Bahamas. Little do Julie and Brandy Norwood, a native of Misssippi, her bubbly rommie know what is about to has become a success not only in the record- happen on their getaway vaction. Although ing industry, winning several awards, but in the Bahamas sounds like a great place for fun the acting world as well, appearing in such and sun, it happens to be the storm season in projects as “Moesha” and “Cinderella.” the middle of the summer, and the off season. The cast is rounded out by newcomers This leaves the island open for the killer to Mekhi Phifer as Tyrell Martin, Matthew run rampant. Settle as Will Benson, and Freddie Prinze Warner Bros., along with 143 Records, Jr. returning as Julie’s love interest, Ray added great music to the mix by calling on Bronson. Others include Jennifer Esposito themusical talents of Orgy, CJ 3ollard, as Nancy, and Muse Watson as Ben Willis. Deetah, and even Jennifer Love Hewitt herself Phifer has appeared in films such as “Soul with “How Do I Deal.” Fad” and “High School High.” Phifer is a Executive director Danny Cannon began native New Yorker, and is working on Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Records making films at the age of 16. By the age of releasing his debut rap album. Jennifer Love Hewitt makes moviegoers scream again. 19, Danny had produced, written and directed Matthew Settle makes his film debut in 2 1 films and videos. makes quick work of “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer,” theatres late next year. providing an action-packed sequel in “I Still and also can be seen in the upcoming “The Alex Jennifer Esposito returns to the box office for Know What You Did Last Summer.” PAGE15 THE REFLECTOR CLASSIFIEDS DECEMBER8,1998
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