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*2 ie hi '; o'1U weuter VOL. 73. NO.R 'ilbn?'ri (lUPr NOV S: McDonald Explores Classical Influences in Moss Lecture common buildings. McDonald showed By CRICKETTE RUMLEY slides of ordinary houses with triangular Most people do not consciously realize pediments and columns. He also satirized that classical buildings exist everywhere in the improper mixture of classical styles modern American life. In the first lecture of with Gothic and Baroque influences. Even the Distinguished Lecturer Series of the movie sets have tried interpreting ancient Lillian and Morrie Moss Endowment for architecture, like in the Ben Hur sets. the Visual Arts last Thursday, architectural However, the true durability of classical historian William McDonald explored the architecture surfaced when McDonald concept "On the Durability of Classical pointed out its influence on everyday items. Architecture." Greek-style buildings and images appear McDonald opened his lecture and slide in the most interesting places: on money, presentation with an explanation of the Rolls Royce radiator grills, packages for basics of classical -architecture. The aud- Uncle Ben's Rice, and in advertisements ience saw temple floor plans, column de- for just about everything. signs, and recognizable examples of class- Mr. William McDonald Photo by Eric Miehls McDonald's presentation enlightened ical architecture. his audience to the widespread recurrence Next. he discussed the classical influence of such an ancient architectural form in on American buildings. For instance, modern life. Checking one's wallet, walk- McCoy Visiting Series Brings "Lillian" many of the federal government buildings, ing through the grocery store, or looking The McCoy Visiting Ar- frontations with the Mc- In more than 35 years on especially in Washington, D.C., show through the newspaper serve as testimony tists Program will present Carthy-era House Com- Broadway Robert White-- definite Greek and Roman forms. to the fact that the classical style is still three-time Tony Award win- mittee on Un-American Ac- head has produced a sub- But the classical style is also prevalent in with us. ning actress Zoe Caldwell tivities and delves into the stantial number of mem- as "Lillian" on Friday, De- turbulent. 30-year-long re- orable plays. His first cember 5 at 8:00 p.m. in lationship with author Das- "Medea," starred Dame Hardie Auditorium. hiell Hammett that was the Judith Anderson and Sirr Townhouse Policy Outlined on the life of the Based core of her private life. John Gielgud. Five others By CHRIS ALLEN tion, handled by the Dean of Students and often con- celebrated Zoe Caldwell won Tony were New York Drama Office. These townhouses provide a unique author/playwright Rhodes College will be building five new troversial Awards for her Broadway Critics' Award winners, in- twist in that they will be "interest" dorms. the 1986 townhouses where Evergreen now stands. Lillian Hellman, performances in "Medea," cluding "The Member of This means that student groups to live in winter production of "Lil- by Whitehead; The question is, who will be living in those also directed the Wedding," "The Waltz houses? These townhouses will hold six them will have a common interest in a par- lian" played to packed "The Prime of Miss Jean of the Toreadors." "The people of the same sex, will be furnished ticular subject, project, or hobby. The con- houses at the Kennedy Cen- Brodie:" and Tennessee Visit," "A Man for All Sea- cept entails bringing students with a Washington and New nicely, and are expected to be the elite of terin Williams' "Slapstick Trag- sons," and "Betrayal." Last similar interest into the same living en- Ethel Barrymore Rhodes housing. The ground floor will York's edy." Originally from Aus- season he presented Jessica vironment to foster creativity and stimulate The play is cur- have a sitting room, a study, and one bed- Theatre. tralia, she has also acted in Tandy and Hume Cronyn each individual to develop his potential in a nationwide tour room with bathroom facilities. The second rently on films and television. Her in the two-character British the area of his-interest. with Rhodes as the only 'floor will have two more bedrooms'anid most recent film was Woody drama, "The Petition." Some possible interests include lang- stop. another bathroom. If the program turns Mid-South Allen's "The Purple Rose of Free tickets while they uage, theatre, visual arts, philosophy, and William Luce successful expansion is in the plans. Written by Cairo." last may be picked up at writing. Though preference will be given to directed by Robert and Playwright Luce counts McCoy Theatre Box Office The article in Rhodes College Today academically oriented interests, they need Whitehead. Miss Caldwell's among his credits "The between I:00 and 5:00 headlined, "How Do You Get A Student To not be limited to classroom topics. Creat- husband of 17 years, "Lil- Belle of Amherst." a one- Monday-Friday through Make A's. Give Him His Own Townhouse." ivity is encouraged; all possibilities will lian" is based on Miss Hell- woman play about Emily November 28. One ticket is a bit deceiving. Their purpose is to incite be considered. man's autobiographical. Dickinson which starred per Rhodes student, faculty interest in some particular area, not to The possibilities for creative develop- Scoundrel Time, An books, Julie Harris. His most and staff member; one for reward people with the highest grade point ment seems paramount: the townhouses Unfinished Woman, and recent work was for the CBS spouse where applicable. averages. Also, the idea is not necessarily to are a unique opportunity for students to The play de- Pentimento. television special, "The Tickets remaining after set people apart from the rest of campus, or channel their creativity into a certain area. picts among other events Last Days of Patton," star- November 28 will be made to create another faction. Interested students should submit a pro- her headline-making con- ring George C. Scott. available to the public. What is different about this housing is posal to Tan Hille., Dean of Students, no that the sextet will have to prove it has later than December 15th. Any questions worthy reason to have the townhouse. This may be directed to Alan Walstedt, 3383. SGA CORNER will be decided in the form of a competi- Mindy Gard, 3276, or Lisa Trolinger. 3333. By DAVID DuBARD As always, the minutes ofSGA meetings are posted outside the student mailroom and in the faculty mailroom. Please read those to learn the entire scoop. The follow- ing are a few highlights. * Uncommon House, Friday 21 November. It's time to laugh at or applaud your fellow students' talents. This is a Social Commission activity as is an evening of modern music on December 5 with two bands. Anzio Complex from campus and an Atlanta group. * Election, Friday, November 21, to fill the vacancy of SGA's Athletic Com- mission. * Circus. Monday 24 November. The Royal Lichtenstein Circus returns! Come for the fun and the carnival atmosphere complete with pop-corn and cotton candy and monkeys. Bring an administrator, professor, or another student. * Rhodes Community Interest Survey II, Monday 24 November. This one will be even more fun! What do Rhodes coeds think of the extracurricular activities beyond or behind the ivy-covered walls? * ARA Appreciation Day, Tuesday 25 November. For all their fun and support this year, at dinner next Tuesday let's see how well SGA and Food Committee members can serve you. The Visual Arts Society was granted $400 to bring more culture to campus. They are the people who let the sun shine in with Hair - the movie - last Sunday. Faces should be here by Thanksgiving in time to show the folks at home how stupid the people you've been talking about really look. To aid Cerebral Palsy, SGA collected or received over $80 to help come up with a total of over $1400. IFC and PAN made jail pay. Do you sometimes need a sober driver to bring you back to campus aftcrcelebrat- paper? Well. a Care Cab service is in the works of the ing the completion ofa beastial Work continues on the installation of the controversial satellite dish in Frazier Welfare commission and the Dean of Students office. Jelke. Photo by Bobby Reed At the last Faculty meeting three things changed of interest to students. First, a new committee was formed to oversee and suggest betterments to the Student Advisory system. Beginning with the class of 1991, students will be required to com- INSIDE: plete 3 one-half-hours of Physical Education to graduate. And, student represen- tatives to Faculty committees will now be elected by students. Editor's Mailbox Overflows, Page 2 Keep giving your ideas and comments and thoughts to any SGA member. We are helping Rhodes rock. Issues Looks At The Parking Situation, Page 4 Page 2 The Sou'wester, Thurs., Nov. 20, 1986 Matt Lembke r_: -- . -::-:-::.: ------.- --- On The Right More Trouble in Manila Nine months after top- cent weeks for agreeing to lady, and her style of gover- pling President Ferdinand negotiate with communist nance over the last nine Marcos, the ultimate suc- insurgents. When asked if months suggests she prob- cess of Corazon Aquino's he is planning a coup, ably should never have People's Revolution in the Enrile refuses to give a been afforded the oppor- Philippines is far from cer- hard answer. tunity to lead a nation with tain, and the United States Though no coup was so many problems. This is must be deeply concerned staged while Mrs. Aquino not to say that Aquino is not Th is summer all the lovely, older ladies, who bake bread and make prize-winning cakes over the continuing crisis was in Tokyo, her prestige well intentioned, but her for pot-luck Sunday dinners, asked me either when was I getting married or how many that plague Mrs. Aquino. was damaged when one of inexperience has resulted kids I had, right after they asked how my Moma and Daddy were doing, and if my Granny Aquino has already had to her closest cabinet allies in political errors that con- was "still-a-livin'," I usually laughed it off, saying that I was too busy with college and had weather a coup attempt by was gunned down just hours tinually undermine her grip to wait until I had a good job. They usually remarked, "Well, I guess that's the smart thing Marcos loyalists as well as before her return from on power. to do...." somewhat unconvinced. That remark always made me feel a little uncomfort- serious dissent within her Japan. The pictures of the One example ofAquino's able. It's as though, to be a whole person, I have to be married by the age of nineteen. (A lot own cabinet. Just last week, dead official were highly mistakes is her failure to of people at home seem to become whole persons a lot earlier than that.) I really am the rumors abounded that a reminiscent of the closing include in her inner circle old-fashioned type like the ladies at church desire I be, but I'm also idealistic enough to coup would be staged while months of the Marcos reign many of the men who helped think that there are a lot of things I can learn before marriage that are impossible after. I Aquino was on a state visit when political murder put her in power. For exam- still want to get married, buy a two-story white frame farm house and station-wagon, and to Japan. seemed a way of life. The ple, it was Vice President have four or live kids, but I also want to know how apartheid is working in South Africa Currently, Mrs. Aquinro's obvious and alarming ques- Laurel's decision to drop and how soon Japanese imports are going to consume the entire American market. chief threat seems to come tion that must be addressed his own candidacy for pres- Here at school, when I talk about getting married and having kids, I get the same reac- from her Defense Minister is how Aquino has allowed ident and team up with lion as if I admitted to Joe McCarthy I were a communist. I feel sure I can achieve some Juan Ponce Enrile. Ironical- her government to slip into Aquino that enabled Aquino type of median between getting married at nineteen and remaining a bachelor until I ly, it was Enrile, along with disarray so quickly. to defeat Marcos, yet Laurel become president of some corporation. General Fidel Ramos, who The most obvious reason is rarely consulted on major The marriage scene for me is getting kinda scary though. My best friend, who I went to delivered the support of the for Aquino's problems stems decisions. Rather, Aquino school with from kindergarten on, is getting married December 19. His fiancee graduated military to Aquino during from her utter lack of ex- has surrounded herself with this past May with my little sister. The same guy who I used to throw rocks at girls with, play the ousterofMarcos. Enrile perience. When inter- a group of liberals who do basketball with, and conjecture about sex in the locker room with is getting married in a has designs on the pres- viewed on "60 Minutes" not not enjoy the support of the month. HIc's three months younger than me; how can he possibly think he's ready to get idency for himself, and he too long ago. Aquino said military. Aquino seems ob- married?' I'm very happy for him and his fiancee. Thinking you're too wise for something has openly criticized the she never expected to be livious to the necessity of isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Aquino government in re- anything more than first (Continued on Page 4) A couple of the seniors here this year getting ready for graduate school also scares me. I've gone a head and majorcd in English because I like it, but do I want to make a career of it? Can I really see myselfwriting theses on Whitman poetry or Websterdrama as a student Letters to the Edito r Esnaem forthe next few years, then as a profession? I'm just not sure that graduate school oranyjob Letter to the Editor: McCoy, Mr. Sewbaluck vol- and help out the Theatre is going to fulfill me. That a job as a journalist or as a personel director for some corpora- On behalf of the McCoy unteered his time each night and Media Arts Depart- tion will make me happy is questionable. I don't think that my vocation is what will grant Theater I would like to ex- without pay to prepare and ment on a low-profit ven- me happiness when I graduate. Some type of linancial security will certainly contribute to press my appreciation of the vend refreshments at inter- ture is a fine example of my happiness, but it won't make it. outstanding service beyond mission. This added to"New how the many facets of the I think it's finally going to take a commitment to someone besides myself to make me the call of duty of Al Sew- York" - street atmosphere Rhodes community should whole, someone I can share myself with completely, someone I can raise kids with. I feel baluck, ARA assistant di- ofthe production andgained be able to work together. strongly about this, too. It makes me angry that when we go to college, we are expected rector of campus dining. much appreciation from Sincerely, finally to have a job with a six figure income. What is the problem with someone having a For three consecutive theatre-goers. Cheryl Clark good, strong mind and still wanting to marry and raise children'? It seems to me that it is weekends during the run of Mr. Sewbaluck's willing- Press Manager, easier to work hard at something you love and want to do. "Wonderful Town" at ness to give of his own time McCoy Theatre Kathryn Murphy, Beth Jennings, and I were talking about this a few nights ago. What's ;.};::: ;: i':":"::": i:: :"r :: i:':; ,°:"i::i":":ii}: : + orwoman wanting to immerse themselves in PTA meetings and church wrong with a man The review written by ial stung, and although I work, even if they have a BA or BS degree? I don't see why a degree is considered wasted ifa To The Editor: a response to a Amy Savell about "Won- believe the review could person doesn't immerse themselfgreat payingjob, or sets out to save the world by discover- Although response to an editorial may derful Town" at McCoy have been vastly improved ing a cure for cancer. On the other hand, though, I don't see why a man or woman can't go like beating a dead Theatre was an obvious structurally, yea, even edited to PTA meetings and have kids and still have a six figure salary ifthat is important to them. seem compelled to reply first attempt by a writer who I applaud the courage of I think it all boils down to a matter of priorities. What is important to you? If money is cat. I feel Bill Barksdale's Nov. 13 knew little about theatre Miss Savell for accepting importa nt then maybe that should be your priority now. If family is important then maybe to concerning the review and even less about the an assignment beyond her that should be a priority. I think the important thing is that, regardless ofdecision, the peo- letter of "Wonderful Town" at principles of critical evalua- experience as a learning us grant our priorities respect. Spie around McCoy Theatre. tion. The fact that the re- exercise and for exposing A review is valuable only view was ill-constructed and herself to the possible ran- I I as the opinion of one per- possibly heavy-influenced cour of those who couldn't son, the critic, who has seen by previous reviews does be professional and objec- one performance of a pro- not detract from the validity tive about her negative duction and formed a view- of the opinions expressed. feelings. point based on that per- Barksdale's objection to the Barksdale's response was formance, and in most cases. review seems mostly based an emotional one because little more than back- on the grounds that he he believes in the produc- ground information. Peo- emotionally disagrees, as a tion to which he has given ple who place great creed- cast member, to theopinions so much time and talent. ence in this lowest form of' of the reviewer. He directly While these feelings are dramatic criticism aredeny- refutes the editorial opinion real (especially to him) the ing themselves the oppor- by saying things like, the editorial pages of the stu- tunity to fotrm ideas based show "DOES have show- dent newspaper should be a on their own observations. stopping songs." and asks forum forobjective opinions Since we are, however, liv- for a "decent" (as in favour- and critical analyses, not an ing in a world that is spoon- able) review from his own instrument to blindly sing fed its opinions, a critical school newspaper. the praises of all facets of review is expected, and as I. too am a member of the the Rhodes community. Editor Alan Harris '87 an editorial opinion it is WT cast, and while some of Cheryl Clark Chris Allen '88 Assistant Editor journalistically valid the comments in the editor- (Continued on Page 4) Business Manager/Adv. Editor Albert Alexander '88 Sports Editor Greg Carey '87 Issues Editor Mark Wells '87 Copy Editor Doug Halijan '89 Advertising Art Directors Chris Ray '88 Andy Robinson '89 Photography Editors Aaron Kaufman '89 Bobby Reed '89 Layout Assistant Anne Junkin '89 '90 Circulation Director Susan Eck Lori Vallelunga '89

Reporters: Derek Van Lynn '90, Craig Gibson'90, Joan Margraff'90, Con- rad Lehfeldt '90. Staff: Amy Savell '90, David Monroe '89, Patty Morris '89, Tom Horton '88. Contributors: Leigh Ann Evans '89, Greg Andrews '90, Andrew Jackson '90, David DuBard '88, Matt Lembke '88.

Deadline for ALL copy and artwork is 6:00 P.M. Mondays. Staff meetings are held on Tuesdays at 6:00 P.M.; all interested are invited to attend. Guest editorials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of THE SOU'WESTER. The Sou'wester, Thurs, Nov. 20, 1986 Page 3 Women's Interest Group Explained ~ii~xrllarlll~lS, By LEIGH ANN EVANS We address issues on a sions; we have constructive I am sure there has been a variety of levels: some of discussions in which we lot of discussion about the these include stress, pres- introduce a subject or pro- purpose and nature of the sure (academic and peer). blem and talk about pos- Women's Interest Group. rape and acquaintance sible solutions. One of our Let's set the record straight: rape, loneliness, sexual har- goals for the future is to We do not hold bra-burn- assment, and health issues incorporate men into the ing contests, nor are we a like birth control, smoking. group. "men's hate group." In the abortion, alcohol use, and Ifyou have any construc- words of one of our Wig- dieting/eating disorders. tive suggestions about topics gies. "this is a group that Some of the meetings we or format please attend a began out of the recogni- have already planned for meeting and voice them. tion of the need to vocalize this year include topics like W.I.G. meets on Thursday some of the issues that we. stress, atmosphere in the nights at six, in East Hall as women and men, will classroom, sexual harass- Social Room. I encourage possibly deal with, or are ment, and eating disorders. you to attend our meetings dealing with, at some point and find out what W.I.G. is in our lives." We do not have gripe ses- all about. Teaching Seminars Begin

By CRAIG GIBSON ed in as many as 35 years of inar. given by Professors Because "we've got a lot teaching. It is also "a chance Vest and Lacy, dealt with of teachers on this campus to assist people, who are the things they've learned that can share ideas with interested in the area, peo- about the discussion meth- each other." the faculty at ple with different levels of od. Finally, the third sem- Rhodes has initiated a series experience." inar. given by students, will of teaching seminars, ac- The first of these semi- concern things that help cording to Professor Her- nars was given last week by them learn and retain ma- bert Smith. The purpose of Professors Queener and terial from lectures. At that the seminars is not to tell McMahon, winners of the point, they will decide other faculty members how Clarence Day Award for whether or not to continue to teach, but to have in- OutstandingTeaching. The the program. Says Smith, terested faculty come in subject was the things they "We've all learned a little and "share ideas with each felt had made them better something from each other other." things they've iearn- teachers. The second scm- just in the planning stages."

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Sophomore Leigh Ann Evans and Junior years, and along with most also feel that there allowing freshmen to have Tommy Coleman replied. other commuter and dorm is no sympathy in the hearts cars. Hey, now I think this students I feel that parking of our security guards when might work. Of course, a car at Rhodes is a problem. Al- giving tickets. But, hey, the to a freshman is a luxury though there are problems law is the law. So what is to but definitely not a neces- on campus which have a be done to make parking at sity. Also I feel freshmen Leigh Ann Evans..: greater importance as far as Rhodes a more enjoyable first need to learn how to academics are concerned, process? I've heard a few handle college life by itself. Have you had trouble ing for their children? What There are many practical the issue of parking is def- different suggestions which Then, as sophomores, they finding a parking place this about parking during per- suggestions that could help. initely one which fails to I will now present. can learn to handle it in a year? If so, you are definite- formances at the McCoy? First, how about designat- meet the hygienic needs of car. And after a year of self- ly not alone. Apparently, the (During Nicholas Nickleby ing lots for students only? the students. While students One suggestion is to make a commuter lot with com- pity and being immobilized parking problem has in- students were restricted Second, appoint a lot for will never be satisfied with they'll be happier than ever creased with the enlarged from the McCoy lot during commuter students and fac- parking on campus, it seems muter stickers to go along. I feel this would not work when they slide their car freshmen enrollment Some performance hours.) The ulty on a first come, first they could be less dis- into a beauty ofa spot at the students have noticed only parking problem is only served basis. Third, desig- satisfied. because there is really nowhere to put a commuter beginning of their sopho- a slight difference, while going to become worse if nate a lot for visitors only. I First of all, I feel obli- more year. others have experienced a enrollment is increased an- understand that there are lot. We commutes already gated to discuss the root of have our own spaces, the Parking will most likely definite problem. finding nually and nothing is done visitor parking spaces on the dissatisfaction. Ob- back corner of the gym always be a problem at parking spaces this year. to alleviate the problem. campus, but the little league viously, this is that students parking lot. I feel in rectify- Rhodes. However, it will Obviously, the greatest and suzuki mothers have feel there is nowhere to park become more than just a time period that is a prob- The system of parking at obviously not found them, ing the parking-lot situa- on campus. They feel they tion we need to satisfy the problem as the size of the lem is 7:30 to 5:(X) on week- Rhodes is rather unrestrict- or they wouldn't be parking either have to battle to get a student body increases. So, days, because faculty and ed compared to most cam- in student spaces. majority, not the minority, space, walk on good days, of students. something really needs to commuter students arrive puses. Some colleges refuse I am not suggesting that or receive tickets for posing be done before next year, on campus during this time.. to allow freshmen to have the administration rip up as a visitor or a han- Another suggestion that and I feel the only plausible Commuter students recent- carson campus, whileothers Oak Alley to make a park- dicapped person. This dis- tends to stand out in my way to handle the matter is ly gained a little headway sell parking privileges. For- ing lot, just that the issues satisfaction is amplified for mind is one that definitely to eliminate freshman's cars. by gaining access to the tunate for most involved should be looked into. After commuter students who would satisfy the majority It's practical, easy, and even faculty parking lot after 10 that Rhodes practices all, we are paying for the have to search strategically of students. This is the logi- a little fun. p.m. Besides, what about all neither, but something education. Don't you'think the little league mothers needs to be done, hopefully that we would get a decent and suzuki mothers who sit causing as little incon- parking place included in Letters to the Editor F:::: :: i i:::: :.- -..., .... ,,... ------...... in our parking spaces wait- venience as possible. the tuition? Dear Editor into a microwave soups and sandwic As I've noticed this year, could take the s Letters to the Editor ...... there have not been very turn it into a m many To all students, faculty, letters written to you, own taco line. T isnow making the changes these pictures will be tried so I figured I would help do could ... etc... and stall files. If next year. in the permanent my part. My gripes are sim- would Many of you have already any further like theAR you have I would be interested in pie. but they affect any per- ly move their n commented on the reva mp- changes, please direct them hearing whether or not the son who uses the Student freezer from the ed format of Faces as evi- to her inthe Austin Build- campus feels there is too I denced by Volume I,Names. Center at all. I'm sure most so that one does n ing. much information included everybody has noticed the heara horrible, sic I feelas editor that an ex- The idea to take pictures in Names. Also, one student planation of the changes is white freezer in the Lynx inghuminthebac the tlay the students came has informed me that he Lair. It always growls, in- This needs to be in order. Also, ifthere are back on camnpus was. I be- ordered a package of pic- any changes you wish to he cessantly. It is a beautiful soon as possible. lieve. a good idea. Only two tures from Holland Studio white freezer on made in the publication, the east-, name is not "Dep students out of 120)0 ended as he went through the line north please send your sugges- side of the lair. It is an is Peter. Please up without a picture. ILnfor- but has not received the eyesore tions to me in box 147. for the room. Who name. Thank you tunately. many fliculty and package. If this happened does the ARA It was the opinion of the think they Peter Lo staflneglected to have their to any other students, please are? What f1culty, administration, and is theARA going P.S. The Student pictures made and thus were call me at 3075 and Iwill get to do next? Take over the ours. not the AR many students that a direc- simply listed as "not pic- those pictures to you. tory ofthecampuswas need- bar and turn it into a cold- keep it that way, - tured." The idea to doublc- Thank you for your time sandwich ed immediately at the be- bar to process the is all that we have check students in the regis- and I hope to have your students' food faster for ginning of the school year. tration line slowed things input for next year. This was the reason for lunch. Let's see, then they uip,and a better way to get Mairk Edge would Names. Since allthe infor- turn the fireplace mation usually iii Faces was included in Names, it was decided only to include pictures and names and no Lynx Soccer (Continued l'romnPage 7) additional- information in Faces. Rosser did score in his final game against players were eager foir revenge. The game All of the information in Memphis State. but unLfortunately it was on was as physical as the Vandy game, and the Names that was incorrect or the losing end of a 5-I Tiger victory. The Lynx were not lfor a moment intimidated leftout was printed on loss dropped Rhodes' 196 record to 9-10- on the field, but the Tigers proved too mimeograph paper and will 3 overall. strong is, they spoiled Rhodes season be handed out to the stu- There has always been a rivalry between finale. dents when Faces ispicked Rhodes and MSIU. This year's game pro- The excitement oflthe soccer teamfs finial up.One ofthe greatest prob- vided an interesting conflict between the two weekends was a litting climax to its fine lems with the process was champion of the Metro Conference. Mem- season. It isn't every day thai a liberal arts incorrect or deleted infor- phis State. nd Ithe champion of the ('.A.C'.. school with a student body of' 1.210 defeals mation.The new personnel Rhodes. Rhodes' firstgame of the season a large universitv like Vanderbilt or director. Ms.Jane Brunner. was ia 2-1 loss to Memphis State. and the Tennessee.

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Five or six new Present Liberal Arts Standard ... rabbits and otters... train them, because they dents know well: Human- became known as British won't repeat themselves. things at a time, off the cuff DEREK VAN LYNN Remember? Well, it's easy By ities, Social Sciences, Na- Studies at Oxford, one of Wow, I got up on the chair, and without preparation: to understand rabbit be- "By the time Dylan and tural Sciences, and Fine the most popular summer and he gave me food. That's then let your neurons rest havior if you think in terms Baez came upon the mid- Arts. Degree requirements activities for Rhodes stu- great: what if I kick the for a day. Anything and of ROM chips. Rabbits are night clear, a new shepherd were specified in relation- dents. chair - no? Jump over it? everything goes, so long as programmed, locked in. had been found for the ship to these areas, where Social crises were evident Spit at it? Run around it? you keep it up, have as They do rabbit stuff quite Southwestern flock." the student had a more" at this time also. The Kent Still nothing??? Who cares, much fun as possible, and well - hopping, fighting So reads Professor James broad range of choices. The State tragedy in May. 1970 man, this is fun! That's otter don't expect obviously use- for territory, and making Roper's history of South- only universal requirements provoked campus protests. behavior. ful results. You aren't train- more rabbits. There's a rea- western at Memphis in des- this time were physical In 1971, though, even more ing yourself to play, or at Steinbeck gave his cribing the selection of a the "Man" concern was expressed over son why write, or draw, or market, education and character, Lenny a fantasy So, role models. Rabbits new College president near course. The notion of a The Sou'wester because of its here. There are no teachers rabbits in Of and otters. The Rabbit Way the end of the activist days well-rounded liberal-arts running of an offensive but about raising to impress, no ribbons to Mice and Men: Lenny was a is to do things the way all of 1969. The second alum- education was becoming a to-the-point headline show- win, no chunks of meat or rabbit - completely rabbits have done for you. nus to take charge of South- reality. ing disdain for the refectory big cheering crowds. Instead uncreative, incapable of The Otter Way is to con- western, William Lukes Another major educa- system (see last week's his- what you're doing is some learning anything, and at a stantly, continually, and Bowden served until the tional opportunity came tory article). heavy-duty weightlifting. loss to understand what lit- fairly casually do things as middle of 1972. He was born during Bowden's tenure. In mid-1972 President tle he knew. you have never done them You are enhancing your in Kentucky but brought up The number of faculty, Bowden accepted an ap- Otters, on the other hand, before, no matter how out- creativity, a skill both im- in Mcmphis, and interrupt- Rhodes Scholars had dwin- pointment as director of a have a hell of a time. Na- landish - and then, the possible to quantify and ed his college education dled at Southwestern since huge government agricul- ture's clowns, they've been instantyou get bored, go on immeasurably valuable. with four years of naval ser- the departure of President ture research project. His called. And smart; we're to something else. The first When it's time to face the vice. Bowden received his Diehl in 1949, who loved departure and the subse- talking tool-users here. flash of boredom is the music (pardon the pun), the doctorate at the University the English system of high- quent arrival of James otter a clam it can't warning flagsignalling pas- question isn't of mice or of Chicago, then worked in er education. Finally the in 1973 closed a Givean Daughdrill pry open with its teeth or sage from creation to rou- men . . . It's rabbits and the administrations of var- administration decided to period in which crucial hands and it will soon open tine. Pay attention to it. otters ... your choice. Here ious institutions, from the take the undergraduate di- Southwestern at Memphis the hapless shellfish with a Fledgeling seekers after endeth the three-part lesson. University of Virginia to the rectly to Oxford to exper- made the first steps to a bet- Ford loundation in Beunos ience this type of learning. ter future. Aires. Argentina. His wife, The program was put into The information for this b ke (Continued from Page 2)- Carol Morris. was a fellow motion by Professor Yergcr article was taken from Matt Lem Southwesterner, and they Clifton, a graduate of Trin- Southwestern At Memphis military support. She con- lacks a true commitment troubles. Two of America's had four children. ity College, Dublin. who 1948-1975 by James E. tinues to seek negotiation to democracy. most strategically impor- During the spring of 1970, had done research at Ox- Roper. It is an excellent his- with the communist insur- The man who seems des- tant military bases are lo- Bowden and his fellow ad- ford. It was a success; by tory of these years in the gents despite insistence by tined to decide Aquino's cated in the Philippines, ministrators changed the 1972, it shared the summer development ofRhodes, and top generals that such talks fate is West Point graduate and the prospect of renewed curriculum, diving it into in England with nine other it reveals how we've gotten cease. Her goal of a peace- Fidel Ramos, the armed Filipino civil unrest must the four areas Rhodes stu- schools, and the enterprise where we are. ful settlement is noble, but forces chief of staff. Last give nightmares to Ameri- it is also stupid if it causes week. itwas Ramos' declara- can military planners. her government to fall. tion of support that quelled Mrs. Aquino's tightrope also rs~:3~:~s~~2 :s : : :~: ~i'''rSS~:~~:~~>' '~'' s'i. Mrs. Aquino has talk of a coup by the mili- walk is sure to continue Letters to the Editor ~ss; ; ;tt; ;s~:i::i: ..t: :ss ; ; .z:~:~:~f:f.~.;SS.f~.: : " created dissatisfaction by tary. He seems willing to until she proves to her own that Dear Editor: lying about, and the whole not taken for granted the ordering a new constitution give Aquino time to stabi- government' s officials for I an writing this letter in room reeked with the smell seemingly non-existent but then refusing to run lize her government. but he she is capable of leading the her term reference to an incident of two-day old coffee which manners of the Staff. If we reelection until certainly will not wait for- economically troubled na- constitution tion. She has had enough which occurred this past had been left half-drunk had not arrived in sufficient that the last ever. The United States has mettle to make it this far, weekend, one of which I under the chairs in styro- time, the public, both on- provided for expires. This feel the entire campus foam cups. There were for- campus and off: would have has given her opposition properly thrown all its sup- but this first lady turned ammunition. for president has a long road should be aware. gotten agendac left with been greeted by a smelly powerful port behind Aquino. but we claim that she must be concerned by her ahead. Friday, all day long, the used napkins in many of pigsty of an auditorium. they now can Orgill Room was being used the chairs. There was even a which reflects very poorly lir a meeting ol the campus mess in the lobby ofClough. on our nifty College, It is staff. Formerly known as What a disgrace! If a stu- time we all realize that we 200 Clough. this a large dent organization has a are not the only persons Note from the Kinney office: meeting room, used by meeting in a campus facil- who use campus facilities, many camlpusorganization s ity, it is expected to leave the and that we have a duty of Anyone volunteering through the Kinney Program. please contact either Steve Musick throughout the week. This premises exactly as they consideration to those who or Susan Adams. They need to know whether you have been contacted and whetheror not includes the International were found. This generally come after us. This goes for receiving appropriate supervision. Also schedules need to be established for the small dis- House. which sponsors the entails at least tidying up not just meetings in school cussion groups. PREMISES International and throwing away gar- rooms. but the Pub and Cinema Series in the Room bage. i' not rearranging fur- Amphitheatre as well. The Note from the Chaplain office: even- niture and sweeping. people on the Social Com- on selected Sunday Friday's chapel services have been changed from 1:30 p.m. to p.m. Tuesday services I understand that the mission don't get paid lfor 2:15 ings. will remain the same. These lilms are open to Stalff Meeting lasted most of picking after us at the the public, and we have a the day. and that the House- dances and entertainment sizable number of off- keeping Staff had already events. They do it because campus visitors who come gone home for the weekend. they care - aitquality ap- to see the films. So you can but could the persons at the parently all members ofthe ilagine my chagrin and meeting not have been re- campus community could shock when I entered the sponsible and considerate use a bit more o room Sunday evening to enough to pick tip theirown Thanks. lind it strewn with the re- garbage? Trash cans were Tom Horton and fluse of the Staff Meeting available in the Orgill Veronique Heinrich. two days belfore. There were Room. Student Co-Directors empty softl drink cans left it is lIrtunalc that we had Ilnternational House Our three-year and two-year scholarships won't make college easier. Just easier to payfor. Even if you didn't start college on a scholarship, you could finish on one. Army ROTC Scholarships pay for full tuition and allowances for educational fees and textbooks. Along with up to $1,000 a year. Get all the facts. BE ALL YOU CAN BE. Contact Captain Alsup 454-2933 or Professor Sweetser, Political Science ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS The Sou'wester, Thurs., Nov. 20, 1986 Page 7

LynxSoccer Takes CAC and SEC, Too By CONRAD LEHFELDT Lynx' talented junior forward Scottie Kirkpatrick. The Rhodes soccer team entered the The team's return home to Memphis and weekend of November 8 with hopes ofclinch- the friendly confines of Fargason Field was ing the championship of the C.A.C. (Col- eagerly awaited by their fans. The week- lege Athletic Conference) but finished its end's schedule was an exciting one with season last Sunday with even more. On games slated against the Vanderbilt Com- November 8 they faced the Sewannee Tig- modores and the Memphis State Tigers. ers in Sewannee. A victory or a tie would While the sky was cloudy and the weather secure the conference crown for the Lynx, somewhat gray, the dominant colors on the and they came through with a 5-1 rout. soccer field were red and yellow. Both John Hill was switched from fullback to games were extremely physical and tense. forward for the first time in his career. The The referee seemed to reach for his yellow switch left Coach Sep Huber looking like a card more than his whistle. genius as Hill scored two goals. Senior co- On Saturday, Kirkpatrick caused the captain Todd Doolin, the team's center defeat of yet another S.E.C. foe when his midfielder, also scored two goals, and Eric incredible goal in the first half of the game The Lynx get a rare run at the Tennessee goal in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Hiner contributed a goal from the forward was enough to give the Lynx a 1-0 victory. Vols Saturday. Photo by Aaron Kaufman position. The victory pushed the Lynx' Vandy's loss was proof that last year's 3-1 C.A.C. record to 3-0-1, and gave them the overtime victory was no fluke. This year's title outright over Earlham (2-1-1). game was punctuated by Rhodes' solid The Rhodes soccer team was not content defense which was led by sophomore full- Team Perspective: Volleyballers Fifth in CAC with the C.A.C. title, however. In a se- back John Cook and junior Eddie Fincher, quence of two games against U.T.-Knox- who produced his second consecutive shut- By JOAN MARGRAFF ville and Vanderbilt on November9 and 15 out. The rough play was only given warn- The volleyball season concluded this year at the WIAC Tournament hosted at respectively, they proved that they can not ings by the referee until a Vandy playerwas Maryville College in Maryville, TN. The Lady Lynx, after a rough season, went in only compete with, but also defeat two ejected at the beginning of the second half, with wins against Lambuth, Trevecca Nazarene, Cumberland College and Fisk Division I teams from the Southeastern and the Commodores were short-handed under their belts. They faced four teams on Friday and two on Saturday. Although Conference. They completed their week- the rest of the game. they lost to such strong teams as Sewannee. Maryville, Asbury and Fisk, the games end road trip on November 9 when they On Sunday, the Rhodes soccer team were all close, showingthe Lynx improvement. The Lady Lynx beat Berea and Cen- pulled out a hard-fought victory against the bade farewell to its two fine seniors - co- treto place fifth in the conference.Juniorco-captains MaryJo Willard and Liz Kiely Volunteers in Knoxville by the score of 1-0. captains John Rosser and Todd Doolin. were nominated for the All-Conference team as were freshman hitters Angie The game's deciding goal was scored by the (Continued on Page 4) Zakrzewski and Nancy Brown. Willard, Kiely, and Zakrzewski were also nominated for the All-Tournament team. Liz Kiely made the All-Conference team and was also picked by the Captain's Club to be the Player of the Month. Coach Homstad looks forward to a promising year next year. "We don't have any Team Perspective: Equestrian Accomplishments seniors, and if everyone is back, along with some new freshmen, we can pick up right where we left off. I was a little disappointed by our play at Maryville, but the By GREG ANDREWS and ANDREW JACKSON experience we gained this year will help us continue in our quest for excellence. Watch out next year. We'll be someone to contend with." The Equestrian Team displayed superb equitation at the horse shows hosted by The volleyball players would like to express their thanks to their faithful fans. few Hiwassi College and the University of Tennessee which were held November 8-9. in number but true to the end - especially to Professor Rollosson for his con- The team, being the smallest in the region, is very proud of its placing4th overall at tinued encouragement. the University of Tennessee show. Michelle Rozanno was recognized as Reserve High Point Rider for the same show. ------Elizabeth Rubin placed 3d in the flat division and a 4th over fences. Zara Zeringue placed 5th in advanced walk-trot-canter. Elizabeth Evans won 1st in beginner walk-trot-canter and was moved up to advanced walk-trot-canter, where she placed 5th. In beginner walk-trot, Candace Baird took 3d place. Joe Vaughn placed 3d and 4th in beginner walk-trot and qualified to move up to advanced walk- trot at the next show. Sally Rose won a 1st and 2d in novice flat and a 5th in novice over fences. Michelle Rozanno won a Ist and 2d in novice on the flat and a 2d in novice over fences. The Equestrian Team has another horse show at Midway and Moorhead on aC@o G C C November 22-23, and the support of students, administration, and alumni would be greatly appreciated.

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