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VOLUME LXXVII Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, February 6,1987 NUMBER16
Stofft Starts Lectures VMI Track by: Martin O.Castillo the times and adjust. Concern- leader and what broke another by: PeteCarty Last week The John Biggs understand about leadership. ing the moral aspect of an army leader, as Napoleon said, "One Leadership encompasses three The VMI Track team hosted Cincinnati Lectures on Military he quoted General Patton: must know in order to do." the annual VMI Winter Relays Leadership and Command for major field: brains, courage Discipline, self-respect, faith of Through history we know the and fitness (good health). held last Saturday in the Pit. Of the Spring of 1987 began with coimtry and trust in country failure of Pickett's charge at the schools competing in the Brigadier General William A. Leaders need to develop and obligation of the leader is Gettysburg and of (jeneral themselves educationally. He meet were interstate rivals Stofft. General Stofft is Chief of what makes an army move. He Lee's resounding words which JMU, William & Mary and the Center for Military History said of officers, "officers left us with two more things a make us consider him an translate thought into action Virginia Tech and ACC powers of the U.S. Army in Washington, leader must be: technically pro- awesome leader, "It's all my Clemson and Duke among D.C. His lecture this particular while the enemy does the ficient (know all you need to fault." Through history we can same." The officer must take many other schools. The team evening was on History and know to lead) and to recognize see what went on because look^ impressive as it had nine Military Leadership. care of those men which he the need to develop fully. "Soldiers write of what they leads and make sure they individual or team medalists. Both areas of his topic were Concerning history, he used see." Because of what's been develop to their full potential. Medals were given to the top well covered. He used many ex- examples of experiences by the concrete in the past, "Today's By preparing his men and three finishers in each event. amples of leadership including men mentioned above. History leaders follow yesterday's himself he can accomplish his In the 55 meter dash, first such men as Napoleon, our own is true and those who want to leaders who set the fundamen- aim, "Operational success to olassman Keith Washington General George C. Marshall, lead must look at history and tals of the present." win" because "War is essential- came away with a first place Patton, Clausewitz, Jackson learn through past experiences ly intellectual." Also, a leader finish while first classman Bob and Eisenhower. He brought to what made a man a successful must be ready to change with Blackwell finished third. Se- light what many of us don't cond Classman Bob Harris cap- tured one individual medal, a second place in the 300 meter dash, and two team medals. Harris was a member of More Biggs Lecture News! Pages 4 and 8 distance medley relay and the Inside... 1600 meter relay which both A.U.S.A. Thriller! Page 4 finished second. He was joined on the Distance medley relay by Fencing Update Page 7 First Classmen Pete Carty and Mike Maxwell and Second Beef Conducts Phillips Probe Page 8 Classman Gregg Hoofnagle and on the 1600 meter relay by Max- well and Rats Mario Small and Dining In Planned Greg Hatchet. (continued on page 7)
by Lou Buonpane lasting customs and tradi- On 20 February the Army tions." ROTC detachment will hold its The highlight of the event will first annual Dining In. This be a full seven-course meal very formal event will be held which will require the guests to in the lounge and dining room of employ polished manners and Moody Hall. proper ettiquette. Those guests Colonel David V. Harbach, failing to observe proper etti- Commandant of Cadets, will quette can be charged a preside as President of the nominal fine by the President of Mess. The guest of honor will be the Mess. Lt.Gen. (Ret.) Brecton. These breeches of ettiquette The formal Dining-In takes are known as violations of the its roots from the British Of- Mess. Examples of these viola- fiver's Mess System, the con- tions are untimely arrival, loud duct of which has had great in- and obtrosive remarks, foul fluence on many of the pro- language, departing early or cedure practices today by U.S. discussing women, politics or organizations. religion. The purpose of the British Captain Cerrone is the project Mess was to promote cordiality, officer for the event. He hopes comradeship, and esprit de cor- that the cadets who attend will ps. It has been described as a gain some insight from the ex- "contrasting source of satire, perience, as many of the cadets upheaval and solemn formali- going on active duty will find ty; instillation of duelling and themselves being required to horseplay; a reason for living attend a formal dining-in once > , . standards above one's means; they get to their units. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band will appear in J.M. Hall on Wednesday, February and the development of long- 15th. Story on page.6. Page 2, The VMI Cadet, February 6,1987 Reason To Evolution Editorial Believe Defended by: BrianP.Egloff Earlier in the year an editorial was published ask- Last week, in The Cadet, I ing for Corps, alumni, faculty, and community sup- read an article entitled "Crea- port for the VMI football team. An overwhelming tionism Supported" and was Uniform Code shocked by what I read. Charles response came when all of VMI ventured down to The Darwin did write the orgin of Citadel and administered a thorough whipping to species in 1859, but there is a lot their football team. Then there were no more vic- of erroneous information in the It starts Rat year. The new cadet sees some pro- tories for the remainder of the year, just a handful of article in question. I'd like to fessors walking around post in uniforms that are im- ifs and buts. But hey, if you only have one game to present the views .of an Evolu- properly worn, with improper insignia on them. Their win, it's best to beat The Citadel, right? tionist and one who does, by the way, believe in a Supreme Be- brass and shoes are rarely shined and they usually do Tomorrow we play The Citadel in basketball. If we ing. not have proper mihtary haircuts. Many of these pro- win this game it will be a key to the team's progress Species are constantly evolv- fessors have only a minimal knowledge of basic towards a berth in the Southern Conference Tourna- ing, changing, and occasionally military courtesy, including how to execute a proper ment. A victory also will snap the team out of a three- in their adaptations to differing salute. And, after cadets get to know their professors, game slump that has seen the confidence of the environments giving rise to new the cadets realize that most of the teachers at VMI species. This is a scientific fact. players drop tremendously. The reason that Darwin's' have absolutely no desire to be in uniform. There should be no need to ask the VMI community theory was so successful when The required wearing of a uniform can only act as a to get up for this game. It's The Citadel, a hop it was published an remains ef- deterrent to prospective teachers considering weekend, and the Keydet Club and Alumni Associa- fective today is because Darwin employment at VMI. The Institute has little to offer tion members will be in attendance. gathered, consolidated and an- with its less-than-cosmopolitan location, stringent ticipated arguments against The game has been made military duty for the en- evolution over a 20-year period. military atmosphere, and added "bonus" (to cadets tire corps—but that's not such a bad deal. Take your While DNA is a very complex and professors alike) of Saturday classes. And to ag- date and maybe she'll think you really are interested molecule and is the basic code gravate these factors, the prospective professor finds of life, it is the genes that deter- in something other than the blue whales the two of you that he has to invest in and wear a uniform five and a mine what an organism will are going to drink at the hotel parties later on. It's half days a week. This cannot make faculty recruiting look like. DNA is subject to shorter than a football game and it's in Cameron Hall. change. Many mutations, easy. You'll be warm and won't have to worry about the harmful, neutral, and helpful It has been argued that the uniform causes cadets elements. have been documented in many to have more respect for their professors. After tak- species. The moth diston ing classes with professors who were lucky enough to It shouldn't take any of these reasons to stir up in- betularia is a perfect case of be tenured before the wearing of uniforms was re- terest. This is The Citadel—that other military school evolution and mutation. The whose athletic director wrote our athletic director re- moth is usually a grey mottled quired for teachers, and talking with cadets who have color and this serves as had these professors, I seriously doubt that a uniform questing information on how our Corps was so en- camoflague on trees but occa- has any affect on the respect a cadet has for a pro- thusiastic and showed such good sportsmanship. We sionally a pure black one will fessor. Maybe the classroom tension level is a little have a reputation to uphold and the only way to do it is appear in a population. This is higher, but the respect level is not. show The Citadel that VMI is the superior military clear evidence that organisms school. do not produce organisms ex- Another lame arguement for uniformed teachers is actly similar to themselves by that VMI is a military school; therefore, the teachers No athletic team at VMI can do it alone. Coach Joe virtue of DNA's properties. should wear uniforms. The reasoning behind this Cantafio told the entire corps that the basketball team Mutations can change DNA arguement is weak. Just how for do we want to carry needed support. They can't do it alone, and the Corps itself or chromosomal rear- the military here at VMI? Why not make all Institute shouldn't expect them to. Remember that VMI is a rangement such as inversions, deletions, translocations, an(i employees wear uniforms? For example, if we follow (continued on page 3) this reasoning, why not make the janitors NCO's and (continued on page 3) privates in the Virginia Militia and make them wear BDUS's or fatigues? The V.MJ. Cadet Finally, issuing rank to professors based on their 1986-1987 academic degree "cheapens" the rank of regular military officers here at VMI. How must a regular Ar- my, Air Force, or Marine Corps bird Colonel feel VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE when a teacher who has been here at VMI only a few Michael C. Moore years has the same rank by virtue of the fact that he EdItor-in-Chief hasaP.H.D.? Victor Sredl Dean A. Barr It is easy to see that requiring professors to wear Managing Editor uniforms serves no good purpose and actually harms John Lightner Business AAanager the Institute at times: sloppy professors serve as poor Associate Editor role models for cadets and the wearing of a uniform is distasteful to most professors. So why, many alunmi Frances Arehart Typist Jack McCarthy Columnist and cadets ask, does VMI require the faculty to wear Lou Buonpane . News and Features Editor Wayne Fuller Consulting Editor uniform? Like so many other things here at the In- T. Bruce Bones Sports Editor H. Craig Walker writer situte, it seems too sensible to make the wearing of Alan Cowan Editorial Editor Randy Janey writer Curran Bowen Entertainment Editor Tom Mitchell Writer uniforms optional among professors. And as with so Brian Collier Photographer many other questions here at the Institute, when this Jim Hauell Layout Todd Arris Circulation Bob Kuhn [ [' Layout issue is brought up, Smith Hall remains silent. And Matt Morgan Chris Peckham staffer Emeritus we're all waiting for an explanation, but, we're also Alan Cowan Ad Manager Diesel Humor/Apologies pretty sure we won't get one. After all, it's a lot easier Man At Large to remain silent than to attempt explanation isn't it? The VMI Cadet, student newspaper of the Virginia Military Institute, Is pubUshed every Friday during the academic year except during Corps Trips, holidays and exam periods. In tiM officw The News-Gazette of Lexington, Va. A yearly subscription Is $12.00 on p
Virginia Military Institute is prominently featured in the nr sst edition of the Time-Life Buuks series on the American Graebner Speaks Civil War. The Shenandoah in Flames: The Valley Campaign of 1864 is the 24th book in the Time-Life by: John Lightner Power." Ridgeway did not series and is richly illustrated On Monday, February 3 1987, believe in the policy of in color throughout its 176 the Biggs Lecture Series "Massive Retaliation." pages. The opening section is a presented Professor Norman A. General Ridgeway was an ar- special feature on VMI entitled Graebner of the University of dent supporter of civilian con- "The Confederacy's Cradle for Virginia, who addressed trol over the military. And often Command." The section con- members of the Corps and went out of his way to defend tains more than two dozen faculty on General Matthew B. this. photographs copied by a Time- Ridgeway. During WWII General Life photographer from Professor Graebner has Ridgeway commanded the 82nd memorabilia and photo collec- taught history and politics at Airborne division and later the tions in the VMI Museum and a number of schools in- Professor Norman A. Graebner, Biggs Lecturer. XVIII Airborne Corps. During archives. Included is the well- cluding Iowa State University, Korea he comnianded_the-8th known 1857 view of Lexington Stanford University, University army and soon after the war he that shows the Institute, of Illinois, Oxford University, was SACEUR and then Army Washington College, and the and the U.S Military Academy Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff town against the familiar moun- at West Point. Presently he is he was in constant disagree- tain range to the west. the Randolph P. Compton Pro- ment over the reductions in the Rats Awarded fessor of History and Public Af- size of the army. In this post he The battle charge by the VMI fairs at the University of found that "Decisions were not Rat Musick and Rat Tallat— which these two Rats helped to Corps of Cadets at New Market Virginia and also contributing made for military needs by of Kelpsa both received a free one- restore. in 1864 is covered in the chapter editor of "Current History." political and economic needs." year membership to the There will l)e an AUSA up- entitled "The Valley Imperil- ed." This chapter, too, is il- Professor Graebner holds a In Europe Ridgeway always Association of the United States coming meeting in early lustrated with photographs of B.S. degree from Milwauliee called for increased strength in Army for helping out prior to February; all men are en- cadets of the period, as well as a State Teachers College and a NATO to counter mounting the AUSA Conference last couraged to attend. Marshall reproduction of VMI's heroic Ph.D. degree in history from Soviet ground forces. As for semester. The Conference awards will be discussed and a New Market battle painting. University of Chicago. Asia, Ridgeway stated it was in featured the Virginia Military Marshall movie will be shown. Professor Graebner has writ- the interest of the U.S. to avoid Institute representative booth In preparation for the ten a number of books. His war with China because if China publication, staff members latest include Traditions and was defeated it would create a from Time-Life books, Inc., Values: American Diplomacy, major disturbance in the Asian were in Lexington for several 1790-1865, and Traditions and balance of power. Ridgeway days in early July to visit the Values: American Diplomacy, called for the U.S. to stay off VMI museum and archives and 1865-1945. Asian mainland since it was not to photograph selected items to In his lecture Monday night vital to our security but to be included in the book. Professor Graebner spoke of develop a line of defense on the Copies of the new book, which Matthew B. Ridgeway as a man Islands from Japan to the was officially released on who constantly argued for Phillipines. As for Vietnam, January 15, are expected to be maintenance of a strong con- Ridgeway called for the U.S. available for sale in the VMI ventional deterrent in the face not to get involved because it Museum at a later date. of the United States' com- was not in our vital interests. mitments in the post war Southeast Asia was not capable period. General Ridgeway dis- of supporting a modern Army counted the effects of air power and would cost many by saying "No Quick and easy casualties. way to victory through Air A.U.S.A. President Steve Baird (in sweater) solemnly presents Rats Tallat-Kelpsa and Musick with their coveted free memberships. This Is Cruelty To Diamonds Are Not You mean Animals Week.... DADDY LIED? Forever
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Wrestling Pitch-In-Rugby Update Season Ahead by: John Williams Captain Powers joins the by: Todd Arris As the spring semester kicked team as the line coach this year The VMI Wrestling Team in, the VMI Ruggers had a very and the new line captain is Andy Roundball pulled out a big victory over optimistic outlook on life. A Andres. Pat Becker will be star- William and Mary last Friday record seventy-six people sign- ting at scrum half this night. After tying William and ed up to tryout and there was a semester. He is taking the place McCarthy Mary in the Virginia Inter- chance of a trip across the of the Pecker gone but not collegiate State Tournament, Atlantic. The weather wasn't forgotten. Frank Devenoge will There is not too much to say point run at the beginning of the the Keydets travelled to too cooperative but that didn't be the fly half after taking a about this week for Keydet second half. Davidson shot a Williamsburg and defeated the stop the Ruggers. It even im- semester of R&R. Andy Andres Basketball. The team lost badly spectacular 61.5 percent from Tribe 20-18. After losing the proved (?) the training pro- com<*s back at inside center as to southern Conference powers the floor while the Keydets opening two matches. First gram. That snowball fight sure does Chris Spence at outside Marshall and Davidson. could only manage 43.8%. Classman Brad Brozozinski got us didn't it? Come back for center. Mark Wilson and Mark Thursday night the Keydets Again, for the second straight routed his William & Mary op- more. Bartholf will be playing at the travelled to Marshall for the time, the Keydets were led by ponent to start the Keydets roll- With a new semester we wing positions. The new addi- much awaited confrontation the steady play of Mark Current ing. Eric Woodhouse (150), figured why not new uniforms?! tion to the line is Rat Doug between the two teams in Hun- who had 15 points and four re- Mike Murray (158), Hal Rogers At the first home game against Dillon at fullback. Doug is tak- tington. The game was never bounds. Current was followed (167) and Cliff Coger (190) Longwood you can see the new ing the place of Chris Starling close. Marshall grabbed an ear- by Renard Johnson with 13 followed with wins to seal the look. Wait for it, it should be Chris decided to get liberal for a ly lead and never looked back. points, and Gay Elmore with a victory. The Keydets also tra pretty gross. semester in Austria. This is one Marshall had more than doubl- season low 11. veiled to Blacksburg last Sun- The starting lineup for the of the fastest lines VMI Rugby ed the score 58 to 28 at halftime. This is a week the Keydets day to compete in the Virginia Gastropada-mollusks, (That's a has seen yet. The experience of In the second half the difference would like to forget, but I'm Tech Wrestling Classic. Rats slug. Whoever said Ruggers these guys will help put some in the score stayed in the thir- positive they will regroup dur- Michael Ober (118) and Brad were dumb?), is one of the best marks in the W column. ties until the last couple of ing this upcoming week in Johnson (150) both went 4-0 yet. What they lack in size is Yes, the rumor is true. VMI minutes when the Keydets which they play no games. enroute to their first place made up in attitude. Rugby is trying to go interna- lowered it to 27 for the final 103 Saturday, the Keydets will take finishes. Steve Druiett (167), The scrum, coached by Major tional. We are only in the plann- to 76. The only bright part of the on The Citadel in Cameron Hall Cloyd Tavenner (127), and Rat Patrick Hanly and captained by ing stage now, but twenty of the game was the "Chairman of the at 1:30, the entire Corps plus Joe Pittman (HWT) placed John Williams, isn't big but Ruggers could cross the ocean Boards" Mark Current who had their dates will be there and I third for the Keydets. Rats they are scrappy. The two pro- to England this spring. The a career high of 25 points and would like to see, for the basket- Robert Pedigo (118) and Todd ps, Rob Gowan and Curran overseas tour will include grabbed his usual double ball team, a great civilian Toler (167) both turned in fourth Bowen will be supporting John games against Royal Military figures rebounds. crowd turnout. Before I end this place finishes. Williams at hooker. The beef of College of Science at Schriven- Saturday the Davidson edition of Roundball McCarthy, The Keydets return to the team, Mike and Ted Ander- baum and other clubs in the Wildcats travelled to Cameron I would like to mention the Cameron Hall this Saturday for son, will be backing them up at area. The team looks forward to Hall to play the Keydets on their player of the week award which a Southern Conference match second row with Joe Swider br- the chance of coming in contact home turf. A VMI crowd watch- goes to senior Mark Current with The Citadel. Come on out inging up the rear at number with another culture and ed in disbelief as Davidson who averaged 20 points and his and watch the Keydets pummel eight. Mike Dawson and Dave military system. If this all pummelled the Keydets 90 to 65. season average of eight re- the Dogs!! Hickey are returning wing for- comes together, the gastropods The Keydets were never in the bounds. wards. This is the second of VMI Rugby could be the only game, except for a brief nine semester this scrum has been ones returning from Spring together so the experience will Break without a tan. help a lot. In addition to England, there is a tournament scheduled at W&L this season. The season Southern Inn Restaurant opener is at Tech on 21 February and is followed by mimit^ Serving VMI Cacdets and teams such as Fredericksburg, Longwood, William & Mary ^^ ^^ Bed & Breakfast Their Families Prou(ily (noted for thier singing), and Route 5, Box 87, Lexington, Va. 24450 The Citadel. Thanks to Dave (703) 463-1013 for the Last 50 Years Hickey there is a great season lined up. FASSIFERN is an excellent choice for accomodating guest Members of the VMI Keydet Club So come on out to the pitch speakers, seminar attendees and Cadet parents. Located in a and learn the game. Even rug- tranquil setting just 1.5 mi. from VMI. FASSIFERN promises 37 S. 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.The BON. Main WILLSON- Lexington, Virginia WALKER 463-3020 (continued from page 3) HOUSE sent in the region. It appears Reslaurant that there is more gray than black and white in the Defense Department's conception of - Saturday, February 14th Nicaragua and the Contras. Champagne Cocktail For Two CHEVROLET CADILLAC Two glasses of Great Western Extra Dry OLDSMOBILE SUBARU $4.00 Sweets To The Sweet ALLEGHANY MOTOR CORP. Individual heart-shaped dessert COVINGTON, VIRGINIA meringues filled with rich chocolate PHONE 962-2274 butter cream-$3.00. OUR CUSTOMER'S ENJOY Discounts To ONLY THE BEST. Alumni For reservations call 463-3020 Page 6. The VMI Cadet. February s. 1967 At Ease Sound Off Curran Bowen by: Scott McCumber The Housemartins—"London Mid-Winter 0 Hull 4" Once gain, the subject of this week's column is an English band, and once again, the music Weekend is good. Sorry to disappoint all the American music lovers, but Mid winters already 1 Can you together a great show not to be the sad fact is that a rather believe it? There is no need wor- missed. large majority of the new music rying about what's happening. Also Saturday is the continua- is from England. It is time to take a break from tion of the W&L Superdance. Another new band, "The the books and recouperate this This fund raiser for Muscular Housemartin's "London O Hull weekend. Distrophy Association features 4" is an exceptional piece of Friday night is the formal hop SG & L and the White Animals. work. (By the way, anyone who right here at VMI in Cocke Hall. Cost is about $10. Look for a knows the meaning behind the The gals will be dolled up and possible permit. (Thanks Kevin album's title feel free to let me ready to party with the Mighty Alvis.) know). The music on the album Majors. Don't let them down And to cap off this weekend, is fast paced and exciting. Most fellas. as if it's not enough, ZoUman's of the songs contain a "guitar If Post is cramping your style Pavillion opens Sunday from 1 Billy Idol *'Whiplash Smile' solo of some repute," and there and you are on the road, then to 5 p.m. with the band North by: Chris Baumstark One Chance," the last song on is no lack of talent exhibited by check out Hollins Friday night. Tower at VMI's first mixer of This ain't no "white wed- the album, if the listener knew any of the band members on The Velvet Paws are playing 1987. $3 a head and B.Y.O.B. it. ding," this aint no "Rebel Yell" no better he would think he was this album. So, if you listen to Moody Center from 9 to 1 a.m. A special bonus: Rats with and this ain't no "Midnight listening to Elvis. music solely for the sound, Drivers license is the only valid dates may attend! Hour" this is Billy Idol's new Throughout the album Idol you'll like this album. I.D. at the door. $3.00 entrance Many cadets have worked "Whiplash Smile." "Whiplash maintains the old rock-n-roll The only problem, I think, fee. long hours in bringing this Smile" is Billy Idol's newest theme be he also retains his own that many cadets may have After the basketball team weekend to the Corps. Thanks a album release on Chrysalis trade marked raised lip, clench- with the album is its lyrical con- defeats Citadel in the "new pit" lot guys. Records and contains his most ed fisted style of rock. This tent. Many of the songs have Saturday afternoon, the Corps Final note: there will be some recent hit single, "To Be A combinations of new and old is a deep and not so subtle social can celebrate at the informal travelling done this weekend Lover." break from the traditional Billy statements. Read the hop with Cheez and the .Meats around town. Be smart—buckle In "Whiplash Smile," the Idol (no more screaming versus Christmas Message included on Hop and Floor have put up and drive carefully. listener witnesses Billy Idol's of "Rebel Yell," Idol's toned the album sleeve and you get "Return to Splender": musical- down his style). the picture. "Take Marx—Take ly Idol appears to be reverting Where this experimentation, Christ Take Hope." O.K. These to the beginnings of rock-n-roll on Idols behalf, will lead to in guys constantly rag on anyone to draw inspiration for his the future is uncertain. All we who makes a dime for himself newest album. A little of the can do is wait for his next (bankers ai** a favorate Dirty Dozen King, Elvis (Presley) can even album. In the meantime, give target), and seem bent on the be heard in "To be A Lover" "Whiplash Smile" a listen-to destruction of capitalism. The Brass Band and "Sweet Sixteen." In the and experience a whole new Bil- opening versus of "One Night ly Idol. (continued on page 7)
Don't be surprised if The Dir- themselves all over the country, band, marching through New get. Jazz is truly American Series forty-first season fills ty Dozen Brass Band seems, breaking new territory in an old Orleans streets and playing music and the band-with its Jackson Memorial Hall with the well, too live for the stage when tradition. kazoos. They have since evolv- eclectic mix of the old and the sounds of life. they perform Wednesday, "We want to make sure you ed into a tight group of musi- new and its elegant twists on old Because of substantial sup- February 11, at 8 p.m. at VMI's have a good time. No reason to cians whose repertoire runs the favorites and familiar tunes port from VMI cadets are ad- Jackson Memorial Hall. The sit there with your hands folded gamut from Thelonious Monk to should be able to get everyone's mitted at no charge to all eight-man group, with its and not move," band leader Duke Ellington to Michael toes tapping. 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Lemaire Highly motivated and The Creationists strive to VMI's only other first place Last weekend the fencing with a change of attitude we undermine the evidence for song "Flag Day" is a good ex- came in the 3200 meter relay team travelled to Williamsburg then proceeded to rout the Evolution but they can't ignore ample: "So you thought you'd where Carty, Hoofnagle, Se- for a tri-meet with William and Hokies. We swept the first it. The indirect evidence comes like to change the world decided cond Classman Martin Castillo Mary and Virginia Tech. Our round in Epee and Foil 3-0. This from a multitude of Biological to stage a jumble sale/for the and Rat C^ley Rice looked im- confidence in our abilities were trend continued throughout the fields. Comparative Anatomy poor/It's a waste of time if you pressive with their victory, high after a good showing at second and third round giving for example shows that know what they mean/try shak- other medalists for the Keydets Duke the week before, but was the (fencing team its first organisms in the same Phylum ing your bos in front of the were third classman Rick soon to be shaken when we fac- overall team win. The MVP this are based on a common body queen/because her purse is fat Brown in the shot put, Third ed off against a well-prepared week was not produced by the plan. That is species in a and bursting at the seams/" Classman Anthony Macintosh William and Mary. The first foilteam but came from the Phylum are variations on a Other songs that make the in the triple jume and First round of three was a disaster. epee team. The MVP was Sam common blue print. The AorUc anti-capitalism Hit Parade are Classman Terry Fortune in the The foil team dropped two of Tate who turned in a 5-1 record arches among vertebrates are a "Happy Hour," "Get Up Off Long Jump. These three were three bouts which should have dropping his only loss in a close good example. Embryology Our Knees" and "Anxious," the awarded Bronze medals for been won, the result (or epee) one to William and Mary. A big provides some of the best latter of which includes the line their third place finishes. was the same but the big sur- surprise and strong perfor- evidence. The embryos of "Some have/break/fast in The next meet will be held prise came in the saberent mance was given by Rat Kim organisms are very similar in- bed/some aren't properly tomorrow at the Pit. It will be a where rat Kim came out hot who turned in a 3-3 record at dicating a common ancestry. fed/the way they talk about it tri-meet between the Keydets, beating W&M's finest. The next saber giving this team its first The embryos of all vertebrates makes me want to spit/" JMU and the University of two rounds were similar to the individual victories. Next time have gill slits at some point- What's worse the capitalists North Carolina. Following this first but we managed to redeem we hope for a team victory from involving humans. Homologies who eat in bed are the young meet the team will have two some of the damage done in the this team. among mamalian limbs are English Rockers who make weeks off and then they will first round. Overall we came up The foilteam had a bad per- well known. Did you know that money singing about them. compete in the Southern Con- short in an attempt to produce a formance against W&M but the wing of a bat, a horse's leg, Lyrics, in this case, however, ference championship to be comeback losing several close redeemed itself against a human hand and the claw of a are not the point. Even I can held at East Tennessee State bouts which should have gone in Virginia Tech upping their mole have the same number handle it. The music is good, University in Johnson City, the win column. Next up was record to 3-2. This Saturday the and type of bones and that they and not all the songs are about Tennessee. Virginia Tech, but before we team faces off against W&L vary only in proportion? Finally the injustices of capitalist socie- could face them we had to face after the Citadel cancelled out. the vestigial organs of some ty. "Sleep" and "We're Not the rage of the management. Starting time is 9:30 at the W&L animals show that they have Deep" are perfect examples. gym. evolved overtime. For example "Sheep" deals with human some whale species have a nature, and any cadet can most pelvic girdle and some snakes assure^y draw parallels to have remnants of hind limbs some girl they know after hear- although neither species have ing it. Write or draw for Sounding Brass. Cash walked in millions of years. As So, if you like good music and for the time factor, direct fossil can handle the lyrics, check into prizes awarded. See Curran Bowen in Room evidence shows that in a this album. Some of the geologically short time the material may make you laugh, 225 for details. Polar Bear evolved from the and all of it will make you think. Brown Bear, and the two And isn't that the point? species are quite different mor- phologically. All this evidence proves that University Florist | evolution is highly likely and that organisms share distant & Greenery common ancestors. Organisms ^^WERS/^ are changed by their environ- 15 W. Washington St. ment. If they were created all at Lexington, Va. 24450 once why would they be based 463-6080 CLEANERS corner on a common body plan. With similar embryology and similar SINCE 1931 bones when their niches and 10% discount on Valentine flowers Umb functions are so different. \J63:3622_^ If you create something you for cadets. start from scratch if something evolves it uses what is available to adapt. Beautiful. Functional. And made to last. In conclusion this does not ^ The Of^ Quilts made in the Shenandoah Valley. ' mean I am in disagreement with the Bible. The Bible is a great religious work, not a ^Keydet Bookstore^Q^ scientific one as Darwin well knew. In all our knowledge QUILTERS OF VIRGINIA science count account for everything since the beginning Old Bridge • on • the • Maury is the place to do your shopping for of time, with physical laws, ex- Lexington cept for the first one millionth of a second. VALENTINE'S DAY, Saturday, In this one millionth of a se- Phone in advance 463-4636 cond a Harvard scientist found February 14th. that if there was a void the Big Bang theory works. 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You Gillespie was sending up America" show recently taped should at least wait for the sec- everyone attempting to stay footage at Mary Baldwin Col- ond "date." awake by one means or lege for theire expose', "Cellu- Hop Trilogy Now let's get this straight, another. lite on Celluloid." Rumor has it Ltc. Dick. You say, "seUing co- Hiram Morales claims to be that David Letterman will soon caine is like running the block." "El Presidente." Of what, film a segment in kilborne Hall Book I And we always thought cocaine though? New Barracks? entitled "Stupid Tac Tricks." The 39 steps, with apologies 31. They pick up 24 Bohemian was money and running the Please, spare us the dartboard Beef would like to congrat- to A. Hitchcock. friends. block was art! Please explain entries. ulate 3rd Classman Rusher for Sloth, I.M.A., VMI Cadet and 32. Date, who still hasn't eaten, the difference. Next week's MS The Vince Marton Brother a show of stamina above and all-around good-guy. asks if they can stop for some. class will deal with the proper Rat of a Lifetime Award goes to beyond the call of duty. Perhaps 1. Thurs. 29 Jan.: Orders cor- 33. Sloth replies "We're on a li- way to wear those gabardine Beef's closest B.R., John Rusher could show Elmore how sage. quid diet baby!!" trousers. Phillips. Along with this award, to score when triple-teamed. 2. Friday 30 Jan.: Roommate 34. "Eureka!" Sloth finds $30 Kevin Fitzpatrick, pinky John received the ceremonial LATE BREAKING NEWS sets him up with friend of his bill in coatee from last hop (the rings may be cool, but not in straining from his own borther FLASH!!! — Dandar gets a girl. (Will cadets ever leam!) last time he wore it). Back to this country, and certainly not rats (all in good fun, Johnny!) status slip from a stranger 3. Date is set, bags are bought. East-Lex. on you. John can also look forward to named Vince who was leaving 4. Has zipper on woolies fixed. 35. Sloth forgot corsage — tapes Beef would like to know which joining Vince and Woltz in from Ft. Knox tomorrow! The 5. Studs out at RFT all week so Natty-Bo to dates' wrist. (Cadet big winner made a fifty-yard receiving the traditional only question is, which Vince? he'll look good. Staff learns that removal of diameter Circle-K in the snow graduation "cheering." Con- Morton? Carag? Yes, panty 6. Take FCP Thursday night — said corsage caused major hair on Alumni Field. Could Dennis grats Johnny, you are this lines, we know everything! Blows all his money at Estelle's loss on date's arm. Butts or Rob Goodwin be behind year's WINNER. Oh, by the Also, do you remember that on footlongs and beer. 36. Finally arrive at Hop. this display of geekery? way, this year's runner-up was Mercedes in Atlanta? Yes, we 7. Friday morning in hangover 37. They leave exactly 2 hours Rumor has it that Tom Eddie "embarrassing panty do know everything! haze recalls that he asked later. Voytko threatened to bone lines" Dandar. (Hey, Beef is on- hometown girlfriend to hop over 38. Post-Hop party. Sloth con- cadets for sitting at the rifle ly kidding guys — please don't Christmas. sumes too many libations. team table during late supper. tell on us I) 8. PANIC!!! Passes out and sleeps through Question is, who would want to 9. 2nd CP: Baragona's reading Hop stick, OCMNI, ARC, and sit there? Certainly not Tom's quiz — hasn't read book, isn't 3CP's. hero, Captain Owermole! even sure what the book is. 39. There would be a moral to Speaking of whome we know 10. DRC: Codfish and chili this story, but our policy is not you're only doing your duty put- macaroni, Sloth's favorite. to editorialize. ting drunk cadets to bed; but M. Viscious rumor floats Watch for Book II installment Beef wants to know — did you around barracks that ARA has shortly before Easter Hops. tuck him in? bought all food chains in 20 O'Buckley, we've noticed you miles of Lexington. look tired these days. But then 12. Rumor flushed. Relief!! again, to us, you're- always 13. It's Friday, this is the 13th tired. step, what do you think should Beef's rating for the first happen? Biggs lecture is a goose egg — 14. Recalls dilemma of dual dates. 15. Bright idea! But Sloth is so full from lunch that he racks out. 16. 3 hours later, having been rudely awakened by a codfish burp of his own making, sees Stat on door from first date. She's in the arch! 17. Goes to arch armed with classic line from Risky Business. 18. Tells date No. 1 he'll be right back, as soon as he puts some more ointment on his sore. 19. Returns to arch only to find hoofprints across parade deck Accommodations And Dining — Problem Solved! For VMI Are At 20. Date No. 2 arrives. 21. Runs next door to borrow some Old Spice — this one is hot! Quality Inn 22. In rush trips and shatters bottle onto his coatee. Raphine 23. Takes date to EsteUe's: It's The most exciting ROUTE 1, BOX 438, RAPHINE, VIRGINIA 24472 a real nice place." 24. Lights Marlboro Light, ig- Midway between Lexington and Staunton nites Old Spice on coatee. fewhours Take Exit 54 on 1-81 25. Extinguishes fire with an For reservations, phone (703)377-2604 Old Mil. youll spend all week. 26. Finishes his dinner, then eats date's footlong. She seems Run. Climb. Rappel. Navigate. Lead. to have lost her appetite. .And develop the confidence and 27. Leave Estelle's, drive to one skills vou won't get from a textb(H)k. of Lexington's finer lodging Enroll in Army ROTC places for Pre-Hop party. as one of vour electives. Get the facts 28. Drinks too many Blue todav. HK ALL YOU CAN HI!. RICHMOND Whales — (Cadet Staff thinks this not possible). CORRUGATED BOX 29. Date calls ambulance, Sloth has stomach pumped at Stone- COMMNY wall Jackson. 30. Miracle recovery on Sloth's AKMY RESERVE OFFICERS TI^MNINl^. Q^f^PS part. Has date stop at East-Lex. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL CPT POWERS AT 463-6162