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Publishing since Weekly Edition 1886 TENTOR VOL. 124, NO. 4 S LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 Government Unique artistic collaboration premieres helped shape Tunisian femi- at Lake Forest and World Music Festival nism, says visiting scholar by DAVID CANTOR-ECHOLS NEWS EDITOR

As part of the Fulbright Founda- tion’s “Direct Access to the Muslim World” program, a Tunisian scholar of American studies and women’s issues outlined the differences between feminist movements in the West and Middle Eastern countries in a speech last week. Dr. Khedija Arfaoui, a two-time Fulbright Visiting Specialist and graduate of The George Washington University, appeared before an audience of about 100 in Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel. Image courtesy of: Andrea Nordgren Dr. Arfaoui, selected for her Kazuko Takada plays a shamisen. unique insight into women’s move- images of Japanese modernity, such as a ments and political currents in both scene from a Kyoto train station, with the United States and the Muslim views of traditional Buddhist temples world, cited a long history of govern- just outside the city. Denglinger’s goal ment involvement and less stringent in the video was to focus on linear interpretations of Islamic law as rea- movement in space, and to capture the sons for the prolonged success and strange mixture of modern and tradi- development of Tunisia’s women’s tional architecture in Kyoto. movement. Like Denlinger’s footage, Cole- “The initiative to start Tunisia’s femi- man’s music is a combination of old and nist movement [was] totally govern- new. Traditionally-trained Japanese mental,” said Dr. Arfaoui, who credit- musicians play an assortment of mod- ed leaders such as the country’s first ern and traditional instruments and president, Habib Bourguiba, as being styles. instrumental in supporting the movement. Image Courtesy of: Andrea Nordgren The purpose of showing the video Kyoto In_Ex, a video and music collaboration of composer Gene Coleman and Lake Forest College Assistant Professor of Art Tom Denlinger, was performed in McCormick footage along with the music is to “play “Bourguiba recognized that there Auditorium last week. The project is designed to be a commentary on the effects of globalization in Kyoto, Japan. with what people focus on,” said Den- would be no development for a nation by EMILY BLANCK production by the College’s own Assis- the cultural transitions taking place in from the city of Kyoto itself. Both Den- linger. that relegated its women to subordina- STAFF WRITER tant Professor of Art Tom Denlinger and Kyoto today is one of the main objec- linger and Coleman have spent time He and Coleman wished to depart tion,” continued Dr. Arfaoui. “Bour- composer Gene Coleman, is intended to tives of “Kyoto In_Ex.” there and have similar views of the city. from the conventional relationship guiba’s reforms gave women the A unique artistic collaboration came offer what Coleman calls “a commen- “We wanted to make some kind of Kyoto used to be a city of mostly tradi- between the audio and visual arts, in means to change but did not force to campus last Thursday night when a tary on globalization” using the city of commentary on what’s actually hap- tional architectural styles, but Coleman which music generally serves as an them.” special performance featured at the Kyoto, Japan as a point of reference. pened to Kyoto,” he said, using the describes it now as a “gray, ugly, con- accompaniment for film. As a result, The women’s movement in week-long World Music Festival in “Japan is a very interesting example example of replacing traditional styles temporary urban landscape.” The juxta- there are points in “Kyoto In_Ex” dur- Tunisia has its roots in the increasing downtown Chicago was staged in of what globalization has done to a of architecture with modern buildings position of these divergent styles is a ing which the video screen goes dark. availability of international travel – McCormick Auditorium. country and its culture,” said Coleman. throughout the city. major theme in the project. specifically to France, which colo- “Kyoto In_Ex,” a music and video Denlinger explained that capturing The inspiration for the piece came The video, shot by Denlinger, mixes See Kyoto on page two nized Tunisia between 1881 and 1956 – during the 1920s. The country’s long history of enforcing a lax form of Islamic law gave the movement added impetus to the movement, according LCI passes Chicago Ambassadors torch to new Center to Dr. Arfaoui. “Tunisian women could see Euro- by DOUG PLAGENS into Chicago for a particular event,” “To be an ambassador, students the possibilities the city has to offer. future trips at the CCP. pean women, particularly French STAFF WRITER said Rami Levin, Director of the CCP. must demonstrate knowledge of the They get paid, too. “I really like [the program] because I women, in the streets who weren’t “In past years the program was city and public transportation by taking “The ambassador receives compen- think it is good for kids who never wearing veils. They could also travel As part of the College’s move to headed by LCI,” she said. “Linda Day a short quiz on getting around Chicago. sation for leading the trip,” said Levin. think there is anything to do. Now they to France, a country where women place all Chicago-based initiatives and Chris Waugh are now working Ambassadors work with Sarah “I joined because I really appreciate have no excuse because they can go had many more rights,” said Dr. under one banner, the Center for Chica- with the Center for Chicago Programs Ehrsam, Coordinator of Chicago Pro- the cultural opportunities that Chicago into the city almost bi-monthly on the Arfaoui. go Programs (CCP) will oversee the as the leadership changes hands.” grams, to plan a trip,” said Levin. affords, which can cost a lot,” said jun- school’s tab,” said Otto. “In Tunisia, the world was strictly Chicago Ambassadors Program, for- The program encourages new stu- The Chicago Ambassadors Pro- ior Chris Shirley, who is entering his The CCP encourages students divided into two spheres: a public merly under the Office of Leadership dents to go to Chicago and helps them gram currently has ten ambassadors. first year with the program. “It’s really interested in learning more about its sphere for men and a sphere for and Community Involvement (LCI). learn to make their way around the The ambassadors joined the program helpful to me and other students to be Chicago Ambassadors Program and women that did not extend beyond the Despite the change, the program’s mis- nation’s third largest city. When the not only because they want to help able to take advantage of these oppor- other programming to come to the home,” said Dr. Arfaoui. “[However,] sion remains the same. students venture into Chicago, they less-experienced students learn the tunities at no extra personal cost.” Center on Friday, Sept. 30, for a “taste- the fact that Tunisia did not apply The Ambassador Program “pays will use public transportation under the ways of Chicago, but also because they “Also, I’ve been getting really sick of-Chicago”-themed open house. Stu- shari’a law made transitions like the for upperclassmen to take freshmen guidance of a trained ambassador. are also interested in checking out all of of people complaining about how they dents can purchase METRA ten-ride move to abolish the wearing of veils thought it was going to be cool going to passes and pick up copies of Chicago possible.” a school near Chicago but are now dis- Transit Authority system maps. Ice Dr. Arfaoui described three sepa- appointed,” said Shirley. cream will be served, and the cafeteria rate waves of the feminist movement Other ambassadors agree with will also serve dishes typical to Chica- Shirley’s assessment that the program go for dinner Friday evening. See Fulbright on page two is beneficial for both first-years and upperclassmen. “Basically, we just want to show Lake Forest students what there is to do INSIDE THE STENTOR in the city and how to get there using public transportation,” said sophomore FEATURES Kate Otto, who, like Shirley, in not e.team assemble! from Chicago but has learned her way around the city. The e.team prepares for another year of fun campus events “The Chicago Ambassadors Pro- gram is supported by the Greene Fund, PAGE SIX established by a trustee of the College, and administered by the Center for Chicago Programs,” said Levin. “The SPORTS OPINIONS level of funding is the same as it was in Serving up a sweep previous years. The Greene Fund pays Volleyball tea,m opens con- for tickets and public transportation for ference season with a perfect all participating students.” The ambassadors currently have record some trips planned. “Events currently being planned PAGE EIGHT include a trip to Fashion Week at Mar- shall Field’s on Sept. 29 and a trip to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in World News October. Future events include festi- Students rally in D.C. to save AGE OUR vals, museums, theater and musicals,” P F the Arctic said Levin. Eight LFC students joined Editorial Photo by: David Cantor-Echols Freshmen interested in the program an ANWR demonstration The new Center for Chicago Programs now coordinates Chicago Ambassadors, a program designed to subsidize student trips to will be able to view and sign up for PAGE FIVE the city. PAGE FIVE PAGE TWO L AKE FOREST COLLEGE STENTOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 NEWS New faculty profile: Melinda Rosenbaum by LELAND HUMBERTSON College in Naperville. was a position open. She comes is very welcoming to all new facul- ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Rosenbaum is currently teaching onto the faculty as a Lecturer in ty… The Psychology Department is “Developmental Psychology” and Psychology, not as an Assistant Pro- great. ” Psychology Lecturer Melinda “Adulthood and Aging” at the Col- fessor. She had equally high praise for Rosenbaum, who comes to the Lake lege. Next semester, she will lead “The difference,” she explained, her students. “Students here are Forest from North Central College . two sections of “Developmental “is that I have a one-year, non- very bright. Having small class After receiving her bachelor’s Psychology” and take over one of tenure track, part-time appointment. sizes is nice. I get to know the stu- degree from the University of Vir- Professor Naomi Wentworth’s I teach 2 classes in the fall and 2.5 dents,” she said. ginia, Rosenbaum worked for two “Statistics and Methods” labs. classes in the spring, rather than the Rosenbaum’s research focuses years in business before returning full load of 3 and 3. Anyone less on adolescence and risky behavior to the University to earn her Ph.D. What brought Rosenbaum to than full-time cannot be termed as well as juvenile justice policy. Rosenbaum taught throughout Lake Forest? Assistant Professor.” She is currently working on a paper graduate school at Virginia, leading “My husband was matched to Since a full time position is not in conjunction with colleagues at classes such as seminars on the psy- residency here,” she explained. He currently open at Lake Forest Col- the University of Virginia and chological studies of gender, delin- is serving as an emergency medical lege, Rosenbaum is continuing to Davidson College which examines quency, and violence, statistics technician at Cook County Hospi- look for tenure-track positions parent and peer predictions of pre- labs, and a course called “Children, tal. around the country. cocious sexual involvement (having Families, and the Law.” Her mentor in Virginia knew So far, her experience at the sex before the age of 15). The Last spring, she taught classes Professor Nancy Brekke, so Rosen- College has been positive. “I love paper is called “Looking for Love about adolescence at North Central baum contacted her to see if there it,” she commented. “The College in All the Wrong Places.” Photo by: Leland Humbertson Melinda Rosenbaum comes to the College from North Central College.

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along with Ghada Talhami and Lou Kyoto: Fulbright: Lombardi, professors of Politics and Philosophy at the College, respective- Professor, composer com- Arfaoui offers insights ly, participated in a question-answer session with audience members. ment on globalization on Tunisian feminism Talhami responded to Dr. Arfaoui’s assessment of the role of Continued from front page Islamic law in shaping the Tunisian Continued from front page feminist movement by stating that possible.” “Islam is not hostile to women’s Dr. Arfaoui described three sepa- rights. A certain reading of Islamic rate waves of the feminist movement law has led to rigidified standards for in Tunisia: the initial movement of the women in some societies.” 1920s, a second push for more “The history of women’s rights has women’s rights gaining strength in been marked by peaks and valleys. It tandem with the national independ- is never linear,” continued Talhami. ence movement of the 1950s, and a “Historical experience led to a series third wave of Tunisian feminism of peaks in Tunisia.” beginning in the late 1970s and contin- Lombardi commented that “full uing even today. inclusion in society must be claimed From the move to ban veils, to the by those who are excluded.” push to grant Tunisian women the Dr. Arfaoui comes to the College right to pursue higher education, to the through a Fulbright Visiting Specialist current campaign for equal inheritance grant offered by the Council for Inter- rights for men and women in the coun- national Exchange of Scholars. Asso- try, Dr. Arfaoui described each wave ciate Dean of the Faculty George of Tunisian feminism as having its Photo courtesy of: Speros headed a committee that www.instantschavires.com own objectives. One commonality, applied for the grant last year. Cathy Composer Greg Coleman. however, has been the government’s Benton, Ron Miller, Paul Orogun, support of each stage of the move- Coleman said these instances are “inten- Carol Gayle and Talhami served on ment, according to Dr. Arfaoui. tionally places where you were just left the committee. “Though Tunisian women were with the possibility of the music” “Thanks to the arrival of Dr. aware of other movements taking The musical component of “Kyoto Arfaoui, we are benefiting greatly place in the world – they read books In_Ex” was performed by Ensemble from her appearances in a variety of like Simone de Beauvoir’s The Second N_JP, a group from Japan. The group’s courses on campus, a co-sponsored Sex and Betty Friedan’s The Feminine three traditionally-trained Japanese event with the Chicago Council of Mystique – it was government support musicians began the performance with Foreign Relations at the College of that was crucial to their success,” said an hour-long assortment of pieces played DuPage, a speech at Lake Forest Dr. Arfaoui. on traditional Japanese instruments. Academy, and a talk at a Faculty Dis- After the address, Dr. Arfaoui, These three were joined by two more cussion Luncheon,” said Dean Speros. musicians and the composer himself to play the piece accompanying the video. Coleman explained that while Japanese musical notation is very different, the members of this ensemble can all read Western-style notation. Coleman said the “challenge was to find musicians who were interested in stepping outside that tradition” of classical Japanese music. Coleman created his own sym- bols for the many atypical sounds in his piece. As for the unique nature of the music, “hybridization of musical cultures will be an important component of music in the twenty-first century,” said Cole- man. Coleman and Denlinger composed their respective parts of the “Kyoto In_Ex” completely independently of each other. Denglinger’s first viewing of the finished product came during the piece’s performance at the seventh annu-

al Chicago World Music Festival last Photo courtesy of: Khedija Arfaoui week. Dr. Arfaoui, a specialist on women’s studies, is at the College until October. SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 L AKE FOREST COLLEGE STENTOR PAGE THREE PAGE FOUR L AKE FOREST COLLEGE STENTOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 NEWS Students frustrat- U.S. & World News ed with network after law and order broke down in the when a hero makes a decision like running Haiti since former President Polish Conserva- city following Hurricane Katrina. this." Jean Bertrand Aristide was forced by BARRETT AHERN signal transmitters, or access He gave no reasons for his deci- into exile in 2004. CONTRIBUTOR points, need to be installed for a tives pick premier sion and refused to answer reporters' In talks with interim President signal to be available in each room. questions. Secretary Rice con- Boniface Alexandre and Prime Min- Though the Library and Infor- The number of these access points WARSAW--Poland’s conservative Earlier, the police department said ister Gerard Latortue in the capital, mation Technology (LIT) Director range from eight in Moore to near Law and Justice Party (PiS), which it would conduct an investigation into cerned over Haiti Port-au-Prince, Rice expressed con- Jim Cubit claims that LIT wants twenty in Roberts, Gregory, won last Sunday’s parliamentary nearly 250 officers who failed to vote cern over planning for legislative and using the campus wireless network McClure and Deerpath. The elections, proposed a surprise candi- report for duty after the hurricane. presidential elections. date for premier in economics expert The officers - about 15 percent of She said Haiti must increase the to be “as easy as turning on the arrangement of access points is sup- PORT-AU-PRINCE.--Secretary of water.” Some students only receive posed to extend the signal to each Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz. the force - could face disciplinary number of polling stations and recruit The PiS had been expected to action for going absent without per- State Condoleezza Rice has peti- more electoral workers. an intermittent signal. room, although some students still tioned government officials in Haiti “It makes me mad. We shouldn’t have no wireless signal. appoint its current leader, Jaroslaw mission. The poll "must be open and inclu- Kaczynski, to the post, but Kaczyns- However, Deputy Chief Warren to do more to prepare for presidential sive and fair,” she said. have to worry about our connec- Not all of the problems experi- and legislative elections scheduled ki announced Tuesday that Kazimierz Riley said each case would be looked Politically motivated violence has tion,” said sophomore Tim Tierney. enced with the internet were the for November 20. “I have no wireless connection at fault of the wireless network, how- Marcinkiewicz, 45, was the best at individually to determine whether continued in Haiti despite the pres- choice if the party wanted to "quickly the officer had a legitimate reason. Rice has also urged eligible voters all.” ever. In Deerpath, signal was lost in the country to register to vote. ence of more than 7,000 United LIT staff expected to finish the due to a malfunction of the access create an effective government". Chief Compass said he was Nations peacekeeping troops. "Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz is resigning after 26 years with the Currently, only half of the electorate installation and setup of the new control, equipment comparable to has registered. Politically motivated violence has network in early August, making the circuit board or fuse box in well-prepared to deal with economic force. continued in Haiti despite the pres- issues, which were a source of dis- "Every man in a leadership posi- Rice said that November’s elec- each dorm wireless-capable by the many homes. The cause of this tions could be a turning point in the ence of more than 7,000 United beginning of the semester. Despite malfunction is not completely pute between us and the Civic Plat- tion must know when it's time to hand Nations peacekeepers. form," Kaczynski said. over the reins," Compass told country’s history. initial problems with the network, known, as all of the wires and "There is no more powerful A recent report by the human however, Cubit expects the new switches were replaced during the "This dispute must be settled." reporters. rights group, Amnesty International, The announcement was wel- "I will ask you to respect my pri- weapon in the hands of citizens than service to be perfected soon. summer to avoid this sort of prob- the power to vote," she said on a one- says detentions, executions, arbitrary “Our goal is to be as reliable and lem, but it is assumed to have been comed enthusiastically by leaders of vacy, respect my decision and just killings, rape and death threats to ally parties in the PiS’ coalition, the respect my right to be by myself." day visit to the capital, Port-au- as dependable as possible,” he said. some sort of power flux. Prince. civilians are routine and perpetrated One of the contributing factors LIT is already taking steps to Civic Platform (PO). Standing alongside him, New with impunity. The PO, which came second in Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin said: "It's Earlier, she met members of the to the early problems with the net- avoid a repetition of this problem interim government that has been work was the underestimation of by installing special surge protec- the election and is the PiS' future gov- a sad day in the city of New Orleans the number of concurrent wireless tors and looking into the possibility ernment partner, is a pro-business users. of an auto-reboot option so that if party. Originally, the network had a something similar happens the net- The socially conservative PiS is capacity to handle around seven work will correct itself quickly. more welfare-oriented, and Mr hundred such users. This estima- Cubit expects all the bugs to be Marcinkiewicz has already tion proved to be inadequate, as the worked out within the next few announced that compromises on the system crashed due to the high weeks. He and systems manager new government's economic policies number of students connecting to Hisham Petry are optimistic that will be necessary. the network simultaneously. every room will have a “good” sig- An early and substantial nal strength soon. improvement made to the network Actual connection speed is hard- New Orleans police increased its capacity by separating er to determine because perform- chief steps down the wired and wireless networks. ance depends on the number of As a result, the wireless network users, but a minimum operating NEW ORLEANS--New Orleans alone now has a seven hundred user speed of 1Mbps, comparable to a police chief Eddie Compass has capacity. cable or DSL modem, should be unexpectedly resigned, four weeks The staff of LIT says a wireless standard in all buildings. network of this size is difficult to The College will install more set up. Each building’s design pre- access points if evaluation suggests sented unique challenges. The age that it is necessary, but due to the and design of Gregory, McClure, cost and intrusiveness of installa- and Roberts caused difficulties with tion and construction, any such installation. additions would have to wait until a These factors mean that more school-wide holiday. PAGE FIVE L AKE FOREST COLLEGE STENTOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 Lake Forest College STENTOR Letters to the Editor Publishing since 1886 where drugs were around all the spirit, team pride? Our athletes put “Hey, is your time, and the fact that I reported it in a lot of time, hard work and ded- WILLIAM PITTINOS, Editor in Chief LINDSEY MCCURDY, Managing Editor did not matter. The only response I ication to make sure they uphold internet working?” got was that there was no proof of the athletic honor of Lake Forest MORIAH CUMMENS, Chief Copy Editor DAVID CANTOR-ECHOLS, News Editor my allegations. I worried every day College. It’s the student body’s job ELAINA KOMALA, Chief Layout Editor CHRISTOPHER FEURIG, Business Manager Dear Editor, that Security would catch my room- to support those athletes. I would like to know what the mate, and I would be punished as The lack of support doesn’t stop HEATHER NORDIN, Publisher problem is with the Wireless Inter- stated under the school’s regula- at football; it continues, even more, net. Every so often, it seems the tions. in all other sports. The student administration attempts to change turnout is even more dismal at the something in the network, but I nor- soccer and tennis matches. Support mally end up with no Internet at all. your peers—take some time out of Opinions in permanent hibernation On the rare occasions there is a your day and go appreciate what You are here: The Opinions section of the Lake take action to solve the problems they so enjoy talk- connection, it is for a mere few your friends, classmates and room- Forest College Stentor. This is the page on which you, ing about? minutes, or I have to log myself in mates do on their respective fields. the Lake Forest College student, have the best oppor- The campus’s abject apathy could be the result of every five minutes. Even connect- I guarantee you that with more tunity to have your opinion broadcast to fellow stu- many factors such as lack of issues that affect stu- ing to the wall isn’t really an option spectators cheering them on, our dents who will support you and administrators who dents, feelings of powerlessness and general laziness. because of the fact that there is only athletes will make us even more will listen to you. We feel that there are more than enough current issues one jack in my room and it is all the proud. We are fortunate that, despite students’ lack of that have a direct impact on students’ college experi- way on the other side of the room. This weekend, support our campus participation, the administration does care ence. So for me to be able to connect undefeated women’s soccer team. about the feedback they receive from the student We have also seen changes occur when students through a jack and work at my own Take some time out of your day to body. The administration regularly reads The Stentor. have taken the initiative to voice their concerns. That desk, I would have to buy a longer To me, this did not seem fair. catch the volleyball game. Support People like Dean Tyler and President Schutt, who leaves only one explanation for the permanent hiber- Ethernet cord. Not a very huge Even though there are many drug- Lake Forest from the bleachers. have the power to affect change on this campus, read nation of intelligently articulated opinions on this expense, but one I should not have related policies on this campus, Most importantly, show the athletes the Opinions section in particular as a barometer of campus: laziness. to make. they do not seem to be enforced. that they make Lake Forest proud. students’ feelings about the College. Put yourself on trial before you argue with that Already multiple times this year Instead, there is more concern The problem is that administrators don’t have conclusion. Have you, student complainer, ever gone I have needed to use the Internet to about the amount of alcohol con- -Rahsaan Islam much to read because students don’t care enough to to Dean Tyler’s office hours to discuss the alcohol send an assignment via e-mail or sumed at tailgating than what is Freshman write. Last week The Stentor printed an editorial policy that is still a popular topic of complaint even Moodle, but I haven’t been able to going on in the dorm rooms around about student apathy in the recent GA election. That two years after its introduction? Have you written a because the Internet was down. Per- campus while security is patrolling election is only one indication of the epidemic indif- letter to the editor or an opinions column stating your haps they were playing with the the parking lot. ference that has suffocated the College for our entire position on the College’s “hot topics” like tailgating, login to the network, or it was sim- Hard drugs and narcotics seem HE TENTOR always welcomes let- tenure here. the internet or campus improvements? ply down altogether. to be a much larger and more dan- T S ters from readers; students, profes- Through no noticeable change in student outlook Complaining to people whose best response can -Casey Fee gerous issue to me than the amount sors, alumni, parents, and other sub- or behavior, we now attend a Third Tier institution. only be to nod in agreement will not change things, Freshman of beer consumed on a Friday night. Our peers have caustically remarked that the news nor will giving up and transferring to another school. Why are drugs not a more promi- scribers alike. Letters must include isn’t surprising. Should they be surprised? We know there are opinions out there. We know that nent issue than alcohol? Is tailgat- the writer’s name and class or Even student response to this bad news shows why students do, in fact, have a social conscience; we wit- College drug culture ing really the biggest issue facing address and phone number. Any let- the drop in rankings shouldn’t surprise anyone. As nessed it in the incredible outpouring of support for our campus right now? None of this ters may be shortened to fit the space usual, when something goes wrong at the campus- hurricane relief efforts. Why can’t students show sim- goes unnoticed really makes any sense to me. required. wide level, people complain. ilar concern for the campus issues that affect them -Erin Ruberg Send all letters to [email protected] People bash administrators behind closed doors in immediately and directly? Dear Editor, Sophomore residence halls and ridicule the social scene over There are multiple sides to every issue, important I would like to call attention to or drop them off at THE STENTOR’S lunch in the cafeteria. Now they are lamenting the fact angles that aren’t being considered because voices the fact that there is a growing epi- office. that Lake Forest College has dropped to USNews’s aren’t being raised. At Lake Forest College, there are demic on this campus that no one Lone freshman fills Third Tier. But for all the complaining, does anyone as many opinions about campus topics as there are seems to want to confront. I under- THE STENTOR is a student publication students. We hear them all the time. stand that drinking is a problem the stands printed weekly throughout the academic Yet students rarely make the call, and, yes, it does need to be taken year. All editorials are the opinion of the write the letter or set up the appoint- care of, but that seems like a lesser Dear Editor, editorial board of THE STENTOR and do ment to properly address their griev- issue compared to the rampant drug I was one of the few attendees at not represent the opinions of Lake Forest ances. The student body should be problem that is sweeping this cam- the first Lake Forest College foot- College, its students, faculty or employ- ashamed of its laziness. pus. ball game of the season, and I must ees. All opposite-editorials are the opinion of the writer and do not reflect the Citizens who do not vote have no To me, the amount of drugs that say, what I found there was nothing right to complain. Equally, students are present on this campus is short of appalling. In a school of opinions of THE STENTOR or Lake Forest College. who do not attempt to articulate their grotesque, and the fact that this is about 1400 students, we couldn’t opinion through the right channels not considered a pressing issue by even fill the middle section of the have no right to complain. For questions or concerns regarding con- the administration really bothers bleachers. tent please contact William Pittinos at me. I lived in a situation last year Whatever happened to school [email protected] or (847) 735-5215.

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LFCmong the studentsthousands of drop of usable rally oil taken fromin TheD.C. Coastal Plain toitself is savethe the National Arctic Budget Bill. Not only Americans who converged deposits in ANWR would be avail- primary calving ground of the Por- does it not make fiscal sense to rely at Capitol Hill for the Arc- able for consumption. Even the oil cupine Caribou, which the on an unrealistic revenue projec- tic Refuge Action Day, were eight companies themselves acknowl- Gwich’in people, American citizens tion, American citizens would not ALake Forest College students. I was edge that the projected amount of with the same rights as you and I, benefit from decimating this pris- one of those students who loaded oil in ANWR would supply Ameri- rely on for their traditional subsis- tine and unique ecosystem. up on a perpetually behind-sched- ca with enough oil to last only a tence way of life. Also threatened We would see no decrease in gas ule bus hired by the Alaska Coali- single year at our current rate of by such development are migratory prices nor an increase in national tion for a 17 hour ride to the rally. consumption. And, because inter- birds, polar bears, golden eagles, energy security. As those in atten- In this endeavor, we joined the national demand sets the price of snow owls and arctic foxes, to name dance on Tuesday know, we must ranks of Senators Hillary Clinton crude oil, ANWR oil would not only a few. send a message to Congress. Make and John Kerry, who have fought to drive down gas prices. Drilling in The permafrost and thin soil no mistake, this is your call to keep oil drilling out of the Arctic the Coastal Plain of ANWR sets a layer of this area hang in a delicate action. You don’t have to sacrifice National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). precedent that could open other natural balance that researchers say sleep or personal hygiene to make a In 1980, President Jimmy Carter protected lands for oil, gas and min- may never recover from distur- difference. Michael Wakcher signed the Alaska National Interest eral development in the future, a bance of the scale oil development Let our Senators and House Land and Conservation Act in an dangerous and environmentally would mean. This wilderness land Representatives know that this Arc- attempt to settle land management detrimental prospect. is part of the last bit of American tic raid is a mistake on countless issues that environmentalists, ecol- In addition to the fiscal absurdi- wilderness left unscathed by the levels, something conservatives and Moreparty was held thanin my suite stolenwasted on lining the tips pockets of some ogists and timber interests had bat- ty of including ANWR oil drilling long arm of human development liberals alike can agree on. last Friday. There was a unscrupulous thief. tled over since the beginning of in the National Budget Bill, the and land exploitation. American cit- “tips” or “donations” cup, It is a cut and dry case. The per- Alaska’s statehood in 1959. While environmental damage of such an izens deserve its protection. Write your House Representative at as there are at many parties. The son who stole the money lacks moral the bill protected 104.3 million undertaking would be irreversible One doesn’t have to be a dirt- http://www.house.gov/writerep/ idea,A of course, is that everybody at character. Of course there are exten- acres of Alaskan land, it left the and previously unmatched in Amer- loving, hippy, tree-hugger to see the or your Senator at http://www.sen- the party might put in a dollar or two uating circumstances in which this Coastal Plain of ANWR open to ica’s wilderness, except perhaps by rationale for excluding oil drilling ate.gov/general/contact_informa- to subsidize the cost of alcohol for might be forgivable. For example, if future oil and gas development. the Exxon Valdez spill of 1989. in the Coastal Plain of ANWR from tion/senators_cfm.cfm. the one or two people who had to the person who committed the theft Currently, ANWR’s fate hangs buy all of it at the last minute. It’s a needed the money to pay for his or in the balance, more threatened now good system, and people are gener- her mother’s cancer treatment or than at any other time in the past. ally willing to help out. some other extreme circumstance, Over the past few months, the When cleaning up at the end of the theft could be forgiven. Even if House and Senate have composed the party I discovered that the tips this were the case, and I am pretty and passed their own versions of cup had been stolen. Outright theft. confident that it isn’t, it does not the National Budget Bill, and a vote There is no dressing it up nicely; the change the fact that the money was to reconcile these bills is pending. situation is quite clear. As every- stolen, and every donating person at While the Senate bill, a green body was leaving the party, some- the party, as well as the person the bill overall, excludes drilling lan- body got the idea to take the cup donations were going to, were unde- guage, the House bill includes rev- with them and simply pocket the niably disrespected. enue from leasing acreage in the cash. Well, they got away with it, no Later that morning my girlfriend Coastal Plain to companies such as confrontation, no sweat, no problem. (the party was for her and another of Exxon for oil drilling. With the I don’t know exactly how much our friends) and I went for a walk vote pending, both sides of the money was in it but it was $20 at the down to the beach to watch the sun- debate are lobbying feverishly. very least. rise. On the grassy area just to the The provisions for drilling in the About ten minutes before the end right of the entranceway to Deer- House version of the National Bud- of the party, a friend of mine offered path, we saw it. The plastic cup with get Bill boast an annual revenue of to donate $10. He was insistent, but the word “tips” written on it was more than $2 billion from oil com- $10 is still a lot, so I gave him $5 crushed and lying in the grass (it is, panies based on a leasing rate of back in change. He gave his money, of course, no surprise that the culprit $4,000 per acre. However, the cur- so that the provider of alcohol could did not have the mind to throw away rent average price oil companies be compensated for the cost of the cup). It was, of course, empty. pay per acre is a mere $75. throwing a party. Through the I would not be surprised if the Clearly, including drilling rev- course of the evening, many others stolen money was used to buy yet enue in the national budget makes did the same thing. I feel that the more alcohol for yet another party. no fiscal sense. Some cite the cur- people who donated were cheated as And you can bet that the thief would rent oil crisis, worsened in the well. The provider of the alcohol have no problem asking people for aftermath of hurricane Katrina, as ends up with no compensation for their donations, which many would justification for oil drilling in the Photo Courtesy of: Jessica Price throwing the party, and the good will gladly give to support their generous Coastal Plain of ANWR. But it of the various people donating is provider. Senior Jessica Price rallies on the front lawn of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, would be nearly a decade before a on Tuesday Sept. 20, 2005.

Lake Forest College STENTOR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 PAGE SIX FEATURES Roommate: Is it a pest or a e.team assemble! person? by NICHOLAS WILLIAMS Lucas, Marketing and Development by CATE CRYDER CONTRIBUTOR chair, said that the group is planning COLUMNIST to have its own instant messenger To attract the attention of a student screen name so students can read its Most of the campus is infested body that claims it has “nothing to away messages and learn about with them. They follow us, eat do,” the CEC has renamed itself the upcoming events. The group also with us, sleep near us, shower in e.team. Often confused with the CAC, plans to have its own college e-mail the same bathroom we do, know the e.team hopes its new name will address to receive feedback from stu- our classes, grades and favorite stand out and appeal to a whole new dents. food, whether or not we snore, audience. The general role of the e.team is to who we date, what we drink and Susan Bertelsmeyer, the e.team’s provide a variety of entertainment to most importantly, our favorite advisor, said that although the renam- the student body. This year, coffee- pizza toppings. ing process was long, the team is house performances, movies and They are our roommates, and Photo courtesy of: lakeforest.edu/life/services/lci/entertain.asp proud of the outcome. The group guest comedians fill the calendar. living with them may not always decided on “e.ntertainment team” Lucas said that the e.team is “all about The e.team sponsors many campus events including a bi-weekly open mic night. be easy. Fortunately, the good, the because the name closely describes its creating quality programming that Blue concert with an inflatable play- attended these events. Unfortunately, executive board is made up of nine bad and the ugly moments are role on campus. The vague connec- students can depend on.” There is a ground was on the Middle Campus all of these programs occurred on Fri- students: President, senior Katrina always something to look back tion to warm, fuzzy feelings of Mr. T coffeehouse event every Thursday Quad. And the following weekend on day or Saturday nights. Lucas strong- Brandis; Vice President, senior upon and laugh about, especially and the A-Team just happen to be a night, alternating between open mic Sept. 9, Karaoke Night was complete ly believes that the e.team’s biggest Katherine Linden; Secretary / Trea- with those who have helped make bonus. and guest performances. with a live band in the Chapel. All of competition is the drinking culture on surer, sophomore Jared Bieschke; them. The “e” in e.ntertainment team The e.team has brought in the new these events were free to students. campus. He also said that this factor Concert Co-chairs junior Doug Pla- Laughter is always the best also refers to the group’s accessibility academic year with several events. Regardless, there is a general feel- comes up whenever an event is being gens and sophomore Corey Howe; medicine, especially at the through the Internet. Senior Ryan On Friday, Aug. 26, the Red Wanting ing that more people should have planned on a weekend. Coffeehouse chair, sophomore Kate moment when laughing is the last Junior Chris Blair feels that stu- Otto; On-Campus chair, sophomore thing you want to do. It always dents will choose alcohol over free Melissa Cooper; Movies chair, sopho- seems that right as you take a entertainment simply because “drink- more Greg Reger; and Marketing and drink of what you thought was ing is easier.” If that’s true, alcohol is Development chair Lucas. sparkling grape juice, your room- one strong adversary for the e.team General members help the execu- mate chooses that moment to men- and other organizations planning a tive board fulfill its tasks and act as tion that the grape juice has been weekend night event. liaisons between the board and stu- in the fridge for the last two For some people, the solution dent body. To become a general mem- months and should probably be would be for the e.team to plan better ber, a student must fill out an applica- thrown away. programs, but in reality, e.team sees it tion and have an interview. The appli- Or perhaps they will tell you as the students’ responsibility to get cation and calendar of events are they have herpes and just drank Photo courtesy of: lakeforest.edu/life/services/lci/entertain.asp involved and help plan events for the online at the College’s website. out of the grape juice jug this Halloween parties and improv performances are just a part of what the e.team hopes to offer.. upcoming semesters. This year’s morning, so you probably would- n’t want to drink any of it since the bottle has been contaminated. Laughing at this moment (post the spitting out of said grape juice) is actually a more productive, though less instinctive, reaction. Choosing the moment to bond rather than brawl helps keep the mood light enough to discuss the Thursday, September 29 Friday & Saturday, Thursday, October 27 Wednesday, November 2 Thursday, November 10 problem at hand, reassuring one UpcomingDef Poetry Jam Poet October 7 & 8 "Zane e.team Williams" Acappella Group: events"2 Skinny Dorks" another that there will be fewer "Komplex" "Madagascar" 9:00 p.m. "Chapter 6" 9:00 p.m. recurring problems in the future. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Southside 8:00 p.m. Southside Of course, some of us operate on the “ignorance is bliss” policy. Southside McCormick Auditorium Lily Reid Holt Memorial It is up to you if you want your Friday & Saturday, Chapel Thursday, November 17 roommate to tell you that while Friday & Saturday, Thursday, October 13 October 7 & 8 Open Mic Night you went home last weekend, September 30 & October 1 "Ryan Adcock" Scary Movie Weekend! Thursday, November 3 9:00 p.m. (insert significant other’s name "Batman Begins" 9:00 p.m. "Land of the Dead" - 10:00 Open Mic Night Southside here) came over and that you should probably change your 10:00 p.m. Southside p.m. 9:00 p.m. sheets. McCormick Auditorium Southside Friday, November 18 Keep in mind that if you do Thursday, October 20 "Amityville Horror" - 12 Comedian Dan Ahdoot employ this rule, there can be no Thursday, October 6 Open Mic Night Midnight Saturday, November 5 8:00 p.m. complaints of strangely colored Open Mic Night 9:00 p.m. McCormick Auditorium Social Dance Lessons Lily Reid Holt Memorial hair or foreign smells with an unknown origin. 9:00 p.m. Southside 9:00 p.m. Chapel I kid around, but in reality, Southside Southside roommate issues are a big part of why students who have gone away to college choose to move back home next semester, or even mid- semester. To remedy this, talk to your The Stentor Reader of the Week: Just write: Writing roommate. Not just about prob- Master assassin Brandon Shook lems, but about life in general. Ask your roommate how classes went Found: Searching for victims completely consumed by video Brandon learned the ways or meet for meals. You’d be sur- ClubUntitled showcase prised how far a “hey, what’s been on the 3rd floor of Deerpath games, contemporary lit. of the assassin by: studying bugging you lately? I’ve noticed homework and the ways of the eight years in a Buddhist All you ever told me were lies you slamming the refrigerator door Year: 2007 assassin.” monastery with ninja monkies. and computer keyboard a lot, is Maybe I asked you to tell them something up?” can go to bring From: Palatine, IL Interesting Fact: Has killed People say when he enters a Sweet to believe two people closer together. ten people in the Deerpath room: “Brandon, you better There are always certain things Major: A double in English So easy to see that work for you. When our par- Assassins game, 11 if you leave. She really wants to kill and Psychology Yet a shame that I never felt them. ents left on the day we moved in, count the person he killed who you now.” my roommate Jen and I, teary- Activities: “Having my life killed him. eyed and blubbering, went to the Read the Stentor? “Yeah.” Now I sit inside my skin, so empty cafeteria for dinner. There was Cause I knew you’d never stay cheesecake for dessert. Since then we have found that all problems I don’t feel the pain can be solved with a slice of Of the mess that you made cheesecake or a similar sugary Guess I really wanted it that way. dessert. Just the other day, I came home from class to get Jen for a softball I wanna reach out and touch you workout to find her sitting on the carpet in tears over her latest But I only brush the air chemistry lab. We set her up with a Hollow inside bag of Brach’s mallow pumpkins I’m barely alive and the problem was solved. Whether you are best friends Wondering if you were ever really there. with your roommate or not, you can indeed live together. No one said you had to be joined at the Cause in my mind I feel you hip, but finding common ground, Your hands against my skin whether it be a tough professor or A phantom of sensations that are killing me within a sweet tooth, laughing about mis- cellaneous incidents and keeping In the shadow of the sun communication lines open are A warmth I long to reach ways in which dorm life can become a lot less like living with a Sometimes the heart is meant to fail to grasp what it pest and more like living with a seeks. person.

Photo by: Mary Huxhold by Erin Doughty Brandon Shook slays his next Assassins victim Patrick Nicholas.

PAGE SEVEN L AKE FOREST COLLEGE STENTOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 FEATURES She’s a Corpse, here’s your Proof by JESSICA BERGER this fantastical faux-genre. The their point across. Performing particularly well is FILM CRITIC Corpse Bride is a darkly enchanting The Corpse Bride is endearing in Gwyneth Paltrow, whose turn as the Victorian tale of lost love, arranged its macabre nature, adorable in its distraught Catherine is undoubtedly The Corpse Bride marriages and intrigue. Victor Van necrophiliac tendencies and visually her best performance in years. She is I must have been nine years old Dort (voiced by Johnny Depp, and quite magical, much more so than bitter, melancholy, sarcastic, and when I sat down in the theater to bear vaguely resembling a skeletal Ichabod those California Raisins. slouching (rather like Margot Tenen- Photo by Melissa Stroh witness to The Nightmare Before Crane), is a shy and bumbling young baum and Sylvia Plath blended to a Frontman Roddy Woomble pours his heart out on the Metro’s stage. Christmas. Admittedly, at that age, I man from a family of crass nouveau Proof happy medium). There’s no fake Bri- identified the film as something quite riche fishmongers looking to increase I wasn’t expecting much from a tish accent, no chipper demeanor. film about slightly crazed mathemati- Instead Paltrow creates a very com- Woomble waddles cal geniuses, especially not one adapt- fortable, very real, emotional charac- ed from an acclaimed play. I had a ter. by MELISSA STROH their chops early on during inter- horrible vision of something as dull as Filmed on location in Chicago, MUSIC CRITIC ludes, while Woomble wandered A Beautiful Mind being filtered Proof is a simple yet intelligent and around the stage nursing a beer or through the stage overacting of Clos- well executed character drama. When you stick the words “idle” lighting a cigarette. er. It could have been an awful trav- There’s nothing unique about the film and “wild” in juxtaposition, a conno- After a few songs, Woomble esty, a festival of boredom. It could in terms of cinematography, direction tation of a chaotic tranquility comes decided to end the cocky, brash have been…but it wasn’t even close. or even appearance, but it makes up to mind - the calm before the storm. behavior he exhibited during the first Proof was surprisingly entertain- for common looks with the absorbing However, this juxtaposition isn’t only 15 minutes and spoke to the audience. ing. A summary doesn’t do it justice, personality of its characters (not found in the name of Scotland’s Most of the crowd found his slurred as a story dealing with parental death, merely Paltrow, but also Anthony Idlewild, but also in the band’s live stories endearing while the others just the legacy of genius and depressives Hopkins, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Hope performance, as was showcased wanted him to continue on with the coming to terms with their own men- Davis). Thursday night. show. He seldom stopped to speak or tal states sounds anything but amus- Proof was truly a pleasant sur- The Scots played to an energetic introduce songs, but rather assumed ing. Yet, this film flies by. prise, infinitely more watchable (dare full house at the Metro as part of their the crowd knew whatever song he The plot isn’t overly complicated, I say, tolerable?) than that aforemen- U.S. tour to promote their latest was going to pull out of his sleeve. but the performances are achieved tioned Academy favorite, A Beautiful album Warnings and Promises. The The band continued to surprise the with convincing wit and humanity. Mind. album, though already released in audience when it played songs from Europe two years ago, was just the earlier, more primitive album, Images courtesy of:yahoo.com released here in the U.S. to lukewarm 1999’s Hope is Important. This fur- Emily Watson, Johnny Depp, and Helena Bonham-Carter voice Tim Burton’s new animated film The Corpse Bride. reviews. ther showcased how far the band had The show began with quirky come from its lesser beginnings, both songstress Inara George, who musically and lyrically, to where it is pretty but of otherwise little interest. their social connections by marrying enchanted the audience with her coy- today. The eclectic set list continued In my head, Jack Skellington was a him to the demure Victoria Everglot ness and playful dancing on stage. when Idlewild mixed in favorites charming stop motion cousin of the (Emily Watson), whose own family is However, when her noticeably short from 2001’s 100 Broken Windows California Raisins. A few years later, secretly bankrupt. One thing leads to set ended with no other opening acts and 2003’s The Remote Part. that opinion began to change. A few another, and Victor finds himself in left; the crowd was left to withstand Even if Woomble’s attitude or years after that, that opinion was the world of the dead with a rather an unbearable 30 minute wait for the behavior was a turn off, you had to erased entirely. lovely corpse bride, Emily (Helena main act to set up its equipment. give it to his band mates who demon- With that in mind, I believe one Bonham Carter). Just as the crowd was about to strated an amazing amount of talent must reach a certain age to fully The underworld is a dazzling burst, Idlewild’s frontman Roddy and showmanship throughout the appreciate the darkly fantastical world place of color and vibrancy compared Woomble stumbled onto the stage concert. Their energy and playfulness that Nightmare and The Corpse Bride to the blue and gray hues of the Victo- with the rest of the band to begin their definitely overshadowed any foul present so beautifully. Once you reach rian constrained living. Filled with set. The energy was high as the boys feelings toward the front man. The that age, part of you must remain per- dancing skeletons, severed heads and ripped through songs from their latest show ended with a promise of a new petually there, or you will “grow up,” a whole cast of morbidly entertaining album. Guitarists Rod Jones and album and tour to follow. Maybe by not being able to grasp the whimsy characters, the scene is strangely Allan Stewart, bassist Gavin Fox and then Woomble will have learned how and purpose of these films (and the delightful. Photo courtesy of:yahoo.com drummer Colin Newtown showed to be humble. many others that teeter along the Indeed, the three main characters Paltrow and Hopkins make a great mathematical team in Proof. child/adult divide). are all quite appealing as well. The If you don’t know what I’m blab- film takes a little while to adapt to, but bering on about, chances are you once you have, you are completely won’t know what The Corpse Bride’s enchanted by the surprising emotion- function is. Trust me. After arguing al depth of the characters and the with a relative on the cinematic quali- mixed feelings you have as to which ties and spectacular nature of this are the truly proper relationships. summer’s Charlie and the Chocolate This film is not as fast paced as Factory only to be countered by a most animated spectacles, but rather a chorus of “who is this movie made subtle Edward Gorey illustration for?” and “it’s garbage,” I’ve come to miraculously brought to life. Its the realization that some people just songs are not particularly notable (and don’t get it. are slightly cheesy), but I wasn’t That said, director and producer watching the movie for its musical Tim Burton is perhaps the father of numbers to begin with…so they got

Lake Forest College STENTOR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 PORTS PAGE EIGHT New Rec Center S is a must Perfect no more: Football drops 21-14 loss to Ripon

Lake Forest byHuebner DOUG PLAGENS addsFurlong, to who TDtotaled 26 total,yards on Foresters’ but receiving two corps. lateForesters, scores as well as 18 moresink first inForesters the rushing defense comes after College is SPORTS REPORTER the afternoon. The Foresters were able to retain downs, despite Mahaney having his the Foresters only allowed a com- triaging cam- The Lake Forest football squad Ripon answered on their next their seven point lead until Ripon best completion percentage since bined 138 yards on the ground in pus improve- suffered its first loss of the season possession, as they completed a 10- tied the game three seconds into the week one, as he completed 15 of 28 their first two games. The ment. Saturday at conference foe Ripon play, 74 yard drive with a touch- fourth quarter after starting a drive attempts through the air. Mahaney Foresters’ pass defense has been Yes, our by a score of 21-14. Their overall down early in the second quarter. with only 51 yards of field in front also used six different receivers in stellar, as they have allowed only newly desig- record now stands at 3-1, and their On their ensuing possession, the of them. On their next drive, Ripon the game, more than any other game 206 yards through the air over the nated “Third- Joe Meixell conference record is 2-1. After the Foresters answered immediately, as added the eventual game winning this season, as the Foresters’ air last two games. Tier” alma loss, the Foresters are tied with junior quarterback Matt Mahaney score, another touchdown with 8:59 attack out gained Ripon’s 148-141. “We left the defense on the field too mater has Ripon for second place in the Mid- connected with his favorite target, remaining in the game. They began The most alarming statistic after long,” said Hurtuk. named three possible construction west Conference. senior wide receiver Jeff Huebner, their last scoring drive at the 50 this loss is that the Foresters The Foresters will play Mon- projects, only one of which can be The Foresters struck first, as on a 25 yard touchdown pass. After yard line. allowed their opponent to rush for mouth at home Saturday at 1:30 completed under the infamous Five- junior fullback Devin Furlong a successful extra point by sopho- “We gave them too much good field over 300 yards on the ground for p.m. Monmouth is currently unde- Year-Plan’s budget. The selected proj- punched into the end zone from two more Rocky Linder, the Foresters position,” said sophomore fullback the second straight week, as Ripon feated and in first place in the ect – to be chosen from a new recre- yards out with seven seconds led 14-7. Huebner would finish the Brian Hurtuk. mustered 317 yards rushing. Beloit MWC. ation center, a new performing arts remaining in the first quarter. The game with 5 receptions for 55 yards Ripon gained 201 more total ran for 304 yards against the “We have to win,” said freshman center and renovations of South Cam- carry was one of six in the game for and a touchdown to lead the yards in the game than did the Foresters in week three. This lapse wide receiver Sean O’Brien. pus residence halls– will become the school’s focus after the Student Cen- ter is completed, while the other two will fall by the wayside until money Women’s soccer wins, loses, and time allow for completion. Aside from the obvious financial ties in up-and-down week limitations (you cannot build what you cannot pay for), the school is try- ing to do what cannot be done; name- ly, pick which necessary upgrade is “more” necessary than the others. This is a futile task, akin to picking which tire to replace on a beat-up jalopy. You can’t buy one new tire and expect the car to be any safer, and you can’t choose one building without neglecting other vital projects. The first and most obvious choice is to renovate the residence halls, giving Gregory, McClure and Roberts Halls the “Nollen” treatment. That would bring South Campus one step further from the 1960s. But renovat- ing quads into doubles when the student population is ever growing can’t be a good idea, and if 100-year-old Moore Hall is any indication, those Photo courtesy of: Karen Hermann Photo courtesy of: Karen Hermann three dormitories have about sixty Senior RB Andre Washington, shown in this file photo, led the Foresters with 82 rushing yards in Saturday’s loss. The performance Senior Melissa Stevenson scored twice on four shots in a 4-0 victory over Concordia years before they need upgrades gives Washington a career-high 318 yards on the year. (IL) University on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Stevenson led the Foresters with four shots on again. goal in a double-overtime 0-0 tie with Lawrence University on Saturday, Sept. 24. The performing arts center is just as important to a small but vocal number of students. It’s clear to anyone that has ever been to Hixon that it’s Must-win: Foresters ready to defend Serving up a sweep not much newer than Moore, and the by JOE MEIXELL Championship. Baich’s 12 kills again seating and staging areas are a joke. SPORTS EDITOR led the team, as did Miller’s 32 assists But the number of students who homeMonmouth College turf will rollagainst into town with confidence undefeated on Saturday, holding the Monmouthtop spot in the Midwest Confer- and Sturgill’s 15 digs. benefit from the use of Hixon and the ence and arguably the best quarterback/receiver tandem as well. Last year, Lake Forest took its 4-0 record into Mon- The games got harder and the The following day pitted the number that would enjoy new rooms mouth and suffered a 14-0 loss, despite quarterback Matt Mahaney’s 222 passing yards on a career-high 52 attempts. scores got closer, but the results were Foresters against North Division in the renovated residence halls are The only bright spots for the Foresters in that game were the defensive performances from Ryan Gallegos and Louis the same: the Forester volleyball leader St. Norbert College. The Green both exceeded by the number that use Bertuca, who finished the contest with 15 and 11 tackles, respectively. Although Lake Forest is 16-20-2 lifetime against squad went a perfect 3-0 against con- Knights had taken five of the previous the sports facilities on South Campus. the Fighting Scots, which includes losses in 2001, 2003, and last year, the Foresters will look to put history behind them ference foes Ripon, Carroll and St. six matches, including a 3-0 shutout Over 150 student-athletes are partici- and get back on top in the MWC standings. Norbert during the Midwest Confer- in last year’s championship match, pating in fall sports alone in 2005, and ence Crossover Tournament I at and early on Lake Forest again looked those are only the numbers for varsity Beloit College. Lake Forest is now the like it was headed for an embarrassing competition. When you factor in the only undefeated team in conference loss. St. Norbert dominated the first health-minded students just looking play and holds sole possession of first two games 30-20, 30-18, but with for a treadmill every morning, the off- place in the South Division. their backs against the wall the season athletes needing to stay in The Foresters began with a match Foresters put together a stunning rally. shape until November or February against Ripon College, winning all They took the third game 30-28, had and the intramural competitors who but the second game and taking the an easier time winning the fourth by a need a backboard, hoop and net for match 3-1 (30-22, 29-31, 30-17, 30- 30-23 margin, and barely came out on practice twice a week, it becomes Lake Forest College vs. Monmouth College 27). Sophomore Nicole Baich led the top in a 15-13 nail-biter finish. clear that close to half of the campus team with 15 kills, senior Meghan Once again it was Baich leading needs a place to exercise and com- 3-1 (2-1 MWC) 4-0 (3-0 MWC) Miller had 48 assists, and 5’3’’ fresh- the Foresters with 16 kills, and pete. Venue: Farwell Field in Lake Forest, Illinois. Since the 2004 renovation, the Foresters have posted a 7-0 record at home. man Lisa Sturgill tallied 33 digs. Lake Sturgill’s 25 digs were again a team- This very newspaper made the Forest has won each of the last four high. Junior Janelle Balcerzak edged argument last week that the Athletic Last Week meetings against Ripon. Miller for the team lead with 48 Lake Forest jumped out to an early 7-0 lead on the In front of nearly 3,000 fans, Monmouth scored four Department already has access to Next up was Carroll College, and assists (to Miller’s 41). road thanks to a rushing touchdown by junior times in the first quarter and three more times in the more space than any other department the Foresters rolled to a 3-0 victory The Foresters dropped a match to Devin Furlong and held a 14-7 advantage at half- second to post a 49-8 halftime lead over Beloit Col- on campus; but of course they do, (30-21, 30-23, 30-23) to stretch their UW-Whitewater by a 3-0 final on time after senior Jeff Huebner’s seventh touch- lege. The Fighting Scots went on to crush Beloit 56- because they serve the largest body of winning streak against Carroll to five. Tuesday, Sept. 27, and play at home down catch of the year, but Ripon answered with 30. Quarterback Mitch Tanney was nearly flawless, students besides Aramark. The fact During that stretch the Foresters have tonight against Elmhurst College. The 14 points in the fourth quarter to knock off the as he completed 14 of 16 passes for 238 yards and that athletics already have the most taken fifteen of sixteen games, includ- match starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Sports Foresters 21-14. Junior Ryan Gallegos anchored five touchdowns. Six Monmouth receivers had 20 or space does not negate the patent need ing a 3-1 victory in the 2003 MWC Center. for more of it. the defense with a career-high 16 tackles. more yards, and Dante Daniels racked up 165 rush- In the last few years, both Mon- ing yards on 29 carries and added a pair of touch- mouth College and Illinois College downs. have received multi-million dollar donations to upgrade their sports The Coaches facilities. Those students who have Brent Becker will look to bounce back after suffer- Steve Bell is in his sixth year as Monmouth’s head been to the IC complex can vouch for ing his first loss as a head coach. Becker matched coach. In his tenure, the Fighting Scots have posted me when I say that it is the greatest the best start ever by a first-year Forester football a 36-17 record. Bell has guided Monmouth to con- facility in the conference, and Mon- coach with his 3-0 start. S. Randall Derby was the secutive second place finishes in the Midwest Con- mouth’s is a close second. In a confer- last coach to start his career 3-0. However, in ference, and the coach has a 3-2 lifetime record ence where the competition for appli- Derby’s final five games of the 1919 season, Lake against Lake Forest. cants is based largely on campus Forest went 0-3-2. options and athletic opportunities, Lake Forest College is well behind the times (though we’re well ahead of Keys to the Game Knox). Even when teams visit the Lake Forest needs to take advantage of Mon- Monmouth’s defense is the only thing stopping them beautiful and functional Farwell mouth’s weak defensive line (230 rush from being an elite team. If the Fighting Scots want Field, the best playing surface in the yards/game). If the Forester running backs can to be the first team to record a win at Farwell Field MWC, they are forced to hold half- pound through the line and wear out Monmouth’s since its renovation, they will have to tighten their time meetings in a tent and walk defense, the Foresters will win the game. Forester defensive line and watch Jeff Huebner, who has across the campus to reach their lock- defenders need to have career performances to stop seven touchdown catches in four games. ers. the Fighting Scots’ powerful offense. Clearly, this school is headed in the right direction; the new library is an excellent facility and hopefully the Student Center will follow in that tra- Odds and Ends The last time Lake Forest won a game on a game- In 1976, there was a three-way tie for first place for dition. But more has to be done, and winning field goal was in 2002, when Pat Dunne the fifth time in league history, with Monmouth when forced to choose between three ’02 drained a 44-yarder to beat Ripon 20-18. claiming a share of the title. Since then, the confer- needed upgrades, the question should Sophomore Rocky Linder is 1-2 in field goals this ence has neither seen three teams win a share of the be which will most benefit the Col- year. title, nor Monmouth finish atop the standings. lege and its students. Photo courtesy of: Karen Hermann In this case, the numbers speak for Sophomore Nicole Baich led the Foresters with 43 kills in their three victories. themselves. Franklyn Says: Lake Forest 31, Monmouth 28