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JANUARY 28, 1991 VOLUME 170, ISSUE 1 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH SEWANEE, TN 37375

?£?£?«* Alumnus Among Missing Pilots " ~ in " Gulf r "^ """& V™ when something 1 News , like this Staff ! jT~ ^ ^ —& happens to someone, but I thought Tom was one of the nicest, most Navy Lt. William Thompson genuine people you'd ever meet. . . we Costen, C'85, is among the ten were pilots freshmen shot together." down in Iraq during a night mission Dr. over Francis Xavier Hart, one of Kuwait or southern Iraq on Friday, Costen's January physics professors at Sewanee, 18. Currently Costen is listed as said of Missing Costen,"He was very conscien- in Action along with three other tious and hardworking. pilots. . . [he was] al- ways interested in the Navy as a career Costen, age 27, was flying an and A-6 wanted to be a pilot. attack bomber on the mission. He "Tom was the first student had taken off from the to aircraft carrier make friends with Zeke, the big Labra- Ranger, where he was a member of the dor Retriever on campus. Tom and Zeke VA-155 squadron, which had been in the would go running a lot in the woods," Gulf for about ten days. Hart remembered. Tom Costen, C '85, at his graduation. "He saw himself as the arm of Photo by Lyn Hutchinson Costen wrote to the class the president, " the top of his Navy flight notes and he was ready to go, training class in Louis, Missouri native, was an active in The Sewanee News in Dr. Pensacola, Florida, May of 1990 William S. Costen, his father, said'to as its regimental member of the community. He with the following the commander. was a report: "Still flying Associated Press. "If [his plane] was member of the Phi the A-6 and Gamma Delta Frater- loving it. Hey, it's not just hit by a surface to air "I remember Tom missile, then he's always nity, the University ." Choir, the Order of a job. . gone. But if he were wanting to fly Navy jets, ever since able to eject, then I met Gownsmen andjhe Cross Country and As friends and family await he's down somewhere." him. He was very excited about serving Track teams. word on his status, Barbara Costen his country, " said Freeman Wilkins, his joined the Navy in 1985, Jelks, C'85, Allen Strand, C'85, currently a mother, said, "I'm surc he's going after graduating from a fraternity brother of Costen's. to get Sewanee with a professor in the biology department, said, back into that cockpit and fly again." B.S. degree in physics. While at Sewanee, Costen, He graduated at a St. "I know this sounds like one of those' (Compiled from AP press reports) Student Reaction to Gulf War Mixed The Sewanee Purple in the Gulf. I think our government News Staff wanted to get in there and was just wait- ing for the deadline to arrive. We should The reactions of Sewanee stu- have waited a little longer." dents to United States and United Na- "We're doing more than just tions involvement in the war in the Per- protecting oil interests," said freshman sian Gulf have run the full gamut of Deanna Cooper. "We're showing that possible responses, with most students our ideals are our top priorities and that taking a moderate approach which en- a strong country shouldn't be allowed to dorses U.S. policy in hopes that it will run over a smaller one." bring about a resolution of the conflict as Visceral responses to the news soon as possible. While some students of Jan. 16 varied as widely as opinions of believe any war is a horrible waste which the bombing raids. will not solve anything, others think the "My first reaction was disbe- Allied governments have simply begun lief," said sophomore Susan Mueller, something they had no choice but to do. "even though I knew the deadline had "I thought the UN. should have tried sanctions longer," said Jay Starks, Nancy Ward, another sopho- a junior in the College of Arts and Sci- more, was not surprised at all, and she ences, "but once Iraq failed to meet the believes the war will not become a pro- January 15 deadline (for its withdrawal longed affair. from Kuwait), the UN. had to follow "I was surprised we didn't do through on its promise to use force to something on the 15th, actually. I think resolve the situation." we've got enough power to keep this Anti-war banner outside Cannon an example of student concern about the war Alec Badenoch would have short. Photo by Lyn Hutchinson. been more hesitant to send in US. planes Sophomore Catherine Edwards the and bombs. first days of war. what's going on in the world while we're was able to find some good among the "It's so easy to escape from up here," noted "I don't agree with U.S. Edwards, "but perhaps policy distressing events and frenetic pace of this will jar people into keeping up." Page 2 The Sewanee Puiple January 28, 1991 NEWS Convocation Marked by Fear of Impending Gulf War

by Ann-Elise Lewallen this, the lives of individuals, family on Charles Metcalf Crump and Ruby trout was awarded the Quintard Profes- News Staff members, and the fate of countries are Middleton Forsythe and Doctor of Di- sorship, while Hatchett was granted the "This is a special day in the life of involved. There is a great chasm be- vinity degrees on the Rt Reverend Robert Benedict Professorship of Theology.

the United States, of the world, and of the tween peace and war, and the crossing of Jefferson Hargrove Jr. and the RL Rever- A new prize to be awarded for the

Sewanee family," said Vice-Chancellor it constitutes one of the essential exer- end Edward L. Salmon Jr. best essay appearing annually in the Samuel R. Williamson in his opening cises of statecraft and power by leaders Bishop William E. Sanders, upon Sewanee Review, the Monroe K. Spears address at the Easter Semester convoca- whether in this country or abroad." announcing his decision to retire, was Prize, was instituted in honor of Spears, tion in All Saints' Chapel Jan. 15. Williamson also noted that three awarded a Resolution of Appreciation who served as Professor of English and Williamson noted the irony that undergraduates, Richard Grissim (Dee) for his service of 29 years to the Sewanee Editor of the Sewanee Review from the date was both the anniversary of Anderson, Sharlene Louise (Shari) Gar- community. The convocation was also 1952 to 1961.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and ner, and Ramsey Reardon McGrory, have the last for W. Brown Patterson as Dean "Whatever happens during the the deadline set by the United Nations been called to active duty and are serving of the College of Arts and Sciences and coming days," Williamson concluded, for Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait. our nation in the Persian Gulf. for Child, who have announced their "this University must remain a univer- "This nation and the world have During the service, the Aiken plans to retire from their present posi- sity, that is, a place where ideas are reached a crossroad in which, whatever Taylor Award for Modem American tions. Williamson expressed his appre- exchanged, where learning takes place, the outcome, something will be irrevo- Poetry was presented to John Frederick ciation for the tremendous work and and where differences of opinion and cably changed. It is well to remember Nims (see related story), and 72 new dedication of both men. views about whatever might ensue are that vigorous debates over the issue of members of the Order of Gownsmen Williamson also announced the respected. Our task will be one of educa- war have been common in the history of were inducted into the Order. awarding of new professorships in the tion about the issues, calm and thought- this country. The Rl Reverend Charles Judson School of Theology to Donald Armen- ful reflection about their meaning, and, things "And unfortunately, few go Child, Jr., Chancellor of the University, trout, Associate Dean for Academic above all, continuing concern and prayers right and many things go wrong. In all of conferred Doctor of Civil Laws degrees Affairs, and Marion Hatched. Armen- for those intimately taken from our midst" Vigil Commemorates King Birthday by Michael Cass on longer, but we took the violent route integration of the University community lent protest given Jan. 12 by Fred Cloud, Associate Editor instead." with residents of the Mountain," said a Nashville veteran of the civil rights

The vigil began at All Saints' Hart, "and I think we showed we are movement, and a showing of the civil Members from every part of Chapel, from which participants marched committed to those ideals." rights documentary "Eyes on the Prize" the University community joined to- to the University Art Gallery to view Related events on campus this at the Ayres Multi-Cultural Center Jan. gether Jan. IS to commemorate the birth- Makonde, an exhibit of African sculp- month have included a class on nonvio- 21. day of Martin Luther King Jr. at a candle- ture, on their way to a program in the light vigil hosted by the Sewanee Peace Bishop's Common. Fellowship and the Franklin County Cunningham's speech, which Editorial Policy The Sewanee Purple chapter of the National Association for discussed King's role as a "good shep- The Sewanee Purple is owned and Editor. John David Rhodes the Advancement of Colored People herd" peacefully guiding millions of aperated by the students of the Univer- Associate Editor Michael Cass (NAACP). sity of the South. Editorial people through the civil rights move- and financial News Editor Bill Hamner The vigil, which included a ments of the 1950s and 1960s, and an matters are directed by the Editor, in Arts and Entertainment Editor short address by consultation Winchester Council- emotional tribute by Professor of His- with the staff, and under Mary Grace Gibbs man John Cunningham Jr., songs, poetry tory and Peace Fellowship member Anita authority granted by the University Sports Editor Kit Walsh readings by three undergraduates and Goodstein highlighted the program, Publications Board. Design Editor Kate Rehkopf remarks by Chancellor of the University which also featured readings of related Letters to the Editor are welcomed Editorial Assistant Ashley Heyer- Judson Child, Vice-Chancellor Samuel uid should poetry and prose by Stacey Hillock, Ele be mailed directly to the Business Manager Leslie Trimble Williamson, Provost Frederick Croom Purple. All letters Garuba and Ann-Elise Lewallen. must be signed by the Circulation Manager..Tim Grindstaff and others, was repeatedly marked by author; unsigned letters "I felt it was my duty to partici- no will be printed. mention of the irony that the United Ihe editors reserve the right pate in the vigil; I've just been brought to edit let- The Sewanee Purple is published every Nations' deadline for Iraq's withdrawal ters for reasons of length up that way," said Garuba "I have to or if letters two weeks during the academic year by of its troops from Kuwait coincided with contain material deemed to be remember the people who have paved poten- the students of the University of the what would have been the 62nd birthday tially libelous the way for me." or in excessively poor South. Signed opinions expressed of a civil rights leader known for his taste. The NAACP organized the within do not necessarily reflect the philosophy and teachings of nonviolent event, The Purple strives to be an impar- according to All Saints' Lay opinion of the editorial staff, the Uni- resistance. tial source of news, independent Chaplain Matilda Dunn, and decided to of any versity of the South, or Us employees. "I think the fact that we're now hold it autside interests. Editorial positions at Sewanee, accepting an invita- in Unsigned editorials represent the con- at war is evidence that King is not always tion the University had extended 10 way affect news coverage. to the sensus of the senior editorial staff. Edi- given the recognition he deserves," said organization in hopes of improving The Purple welcomes contribu- town- torial, production, and advertising of- Jim Hart, Director of Research and gown race relations and in order tions from any source. However, editors to offer fices and located on the third floor of Records at University Relations and a will serve as the final judges students yet another kind of learning of the ap- the Bishop's Common. Subscriptions representative of the Cumberland Cen- propriateness of any submission. experience. If pos- are twelve dollars a year. ter for Justice and Peace at the vigil, a "The vigil was an opportunity sible, submissions should be made on a week after the event "We could have let Macintosh computer for us to test our commitment to our disk; contact the ALL RIGHTS RESERVED diplomacy and sanctions against Iraq go goals concerning race relations and the sditors for more information. Page 3 The Sewanee Purple January 28, 1991 NEWS Beer Board Suspends Students Organize Vigils, Shenanigans' License Demonstrations for Peace By Bill Hamner by Charlotte HokJsworth wanee Inn, and the Sewanee Golf and Washington, DC, to join protesters in News Editor the nation's capital. News Staff Tennis Club The Franklin County Beer Dean of Men Robert Pearigen "When you go to large demon- The steady accumulation of loam Board has just completed an investiga- felt the Beer Board's decision merely strations, you a lot about the way hostilities which led to war in the Middle people tion into the selling of beer to minors that reinforced society's feelings about the other are thinking in the coun- the East sparked a variety of reactions at try," said in has resulted in the suspension and proba- underage purchase and consumption of Leo Hwang, a sophomore University. the College coordinated the trip tion of the alcohol licenses of several alcohol. He also implied that the deci- who to Students, along with faculty and local businesses. sion would help students to realize how Washington. community members, have been rally- students feel an obliga- Shenanigans was one of the serious the Board is on this matter. Many ing for peace since the early parts of tion take part in sort of peace places charged with the sale of beer to a "I want to make a plea on the to some December, 1990. On Dec. 15, the activity, but they are convinced that minor, and its beer license will be sus- behalf of these establishments that stu- Sewanee Peace Fellowship held a public Sewanee not be the most effective pended for ten days, beginning Jan. 28. dents be mindful of the jeopardy in which may demonstration at 1 p.m. in the quad- place to practice their beliefs. Shenanigans will also be on probation they place the owners in their unrelent- rangle in protest of war in the Persian "In are too se- for one year, during which time any ing pursuit to purchase and consume Sewanee we Gulf. Shortly after the demonstration, cluded from others who are doing the instance of the restaurant selling beer to beer there," said Pearigen. gathered some students and faculty to same things we are. We need to be in a minors will result in the permanent sus- The investigation, which in- formt a new group of concerned people place where we can interact with them," pension of its beer license. volved eleven businesses, is currently within Sewanee for the purpose of shar- said Hwang. A representative at Shenanigans under question by the county district ing ideas and beliefs about war and peace. Activists at the University look claims that this new enforcement of the attorney due to the method used to deter- "We began to organize a group at themselves as merely being seekers of law will not have any serious effect on mine whether or not these establishments of people within the Sewanee commu- world peace. sales, but he added that the establish- would sell beer to minors. Apparently, nity, but Christmas break interrupted our another ment was sorry for what had happened the Beer Board hired an investigative "We don't want to see progress," said Lesley F. Chapman, a not and apologized to regular customers who firm, which, in turn, hired a minor (with Vietnam," said Chapman. "We are sophomore in the College of Arts and would be inconvenienced during the ten- the consent of his parents) to attempt to against our troops, nor are we preaching Sciences. day suspension. Other Sewanee busi- purchase beer at the emporia being in- 'anti-war for oil' as many activists are Developments in the Middle nesses subjected to the ten day suspen- vestigated. The legality of this move is doing." East over the University's Christmas Those who travelled to Wash- sion are: the Sewanee Market, the Se- uncertain and is being discussed with the did the course of the peace lawyers of the charged businesses. recess change ington hoped they could make an impact movement to some degree. on the University upon their return. "Unfortunately, since war broke All Saints' Chapel "We hope to learn a lot from out so soon after the break ended, we other activists in Washington and keep the University of the South never had a chance to organize. Many our minds open to new ideas; then maybe did not feel as strongly about being a part we can return here to share our new ideas Schedule of Services of such an organization when peace was with others," said Hwang. Sunday 8:00 a.m.—Holy Eucharist actually broken," said Chapman. Both Otey Parish and All Saints' 10:30 a.m.—The University Some efforts are being made to Chapel have taken a role in the call for Service renew interests in a peace movement at peace. A prayer vigil organized by sopho- 5:00 p.m.—Choral Even the University. more Cathy Morris and senior Amy Beth song (1st Sunday of the month) On the weekend of Jan. 25-27, Skelton began in St Augustine's Chapel 7:00 pjn.—Sunday Night Live! An a group of fourteen members from the Jaa 15, the night before war broke out, informal Eucharist with guitars. community, including at least two pro- and services of prayers for peace are held

fessors from the University, went to every day at 12:30 p.m. in St. Augustine's. Monday 8:45—MomingPrayer—St. Augustine's Chapel 5:00—Evening Prayer

Tuesday 8:45—Morning Prayer 5:00—Holy Eucharist and a Service of Healing

Wednesday 8:45—Morning Prayer 5:00—Evening Prayer

Thursday 8:45—Morning Prayer 5:00—Evening Prayer

Friday 8:45—Morning Prayer 5:00—Evening Prayer Helen Prior takes part in the 24 hour vigil for peace held on January 15 in St Augustine's Chapel. Photo by Lyn Hutchinson. Page 4 The Sewanee Purple January 28, 1991 NEWS

Aiken Taylor Award Presented to John Frederick Nims

by Ross Reynolds University, Bread Loaf School of Eng- which explore sublime issues while still uon— the medical procedure in which News Staff lish, the University of Chicago and the maintaining rhyme and meter. David all blood is removed from an organism, University of Illinois, to name only a few Ray, a critic, writes of Nims's poetry, to be replaced by new blood." He ex-

John Frederick Nims received of his professorships. At Bocconi Uni- "The concern is ever with the ornate, the plains that "in the process of translating,

the 1991 Aiken Taylor Award for Mod- versity he was a Fulbright professor of well-wrought, the carved, etched and certainly the lifeblcod of the original is

em American Poetry from the Sewanee English. He has published seven vol- finely honed. The lines are musical and drained away; the poem will survive if Review at the opening convocation of umes of poetry: Five Young American intense.. ..[and] his aesthetic is quite the translator has living blood of his own the University's Easter semester Jan. 15. Poets: Third Series, The Iron Pastoral, A counter to that of free verse. He does not to supply." Preceding the formal announce- Fountain in Kentucky and Other Poems, play without a net" George Core, Editor of the ment were a lecture on the poetry of Knowledge of the Evening: Poems 1950- Monroe K. Spears has written Sewanee Review, has written: "K.P.A. Nims by William Harmon, professor of 1960, Of Flesh and Bone, The Kiss: A that "John Frederick Nims is not only a Taylor supported poetry much of his

English at the University of North Caro- Jambalaya, mi Selected Poems. He has line poet in himself..., but a teacher, mature life by writing and publishing it lina at Chapel Hill, and a reading by the recently published new volumes tided editor, and translator who has, through- as a good amateur poet—and by provid- poet himself. Both events took place The Six-Cornered Snowflake and Zany out a long career, contributed much to ing generous financial assistance to his Jan. 14 in Convocation Hall, where cere- in Denim. the education of American poets and older brother, whose 100th birthday was monies opened with a tribute by profes- Dr. K.P.A. Taylor made the audiences... As editor of Poetry, and of celebrated in 1989. We at the University sor of English Robert Benson to the late Aiken Taylor award possible with a Western Wind..., and as a translator of of the South remain pleasantly surprised O.B. Hardison Jr., a scholar and poet generous bequest to the Sewanee Re- poetry from nine languages..., he has and immensely grateful about the be- who has contributed to the Sewanee view. As contemporaries of T.S. Eliot, enriched the experience of readers and quest of Taylor to this institution and the

Medieval Colloquium over the years and Taylor and his brother, poet Conrad added to the resources of poets." literary quarterly that it has published for has long been associated with the Se- Aiken, were preoccupied by the trend of Nims has also produced works very nearly a century, the Sewanee Re- wanee Review. free verse in poetry, and Taylor expressed that have proven him to be a talented view, to administer and award a prize

Nims was bom in Muskegon, a wish to see the award go to a poet who translator. His exact use of diction al- annually to a leading American poet." Mich., in 1913. He attended DePaul had used the traditional tools of rhyme lows him to take poems across the lan- The committee that chose Nims University for two years and received his and meter in his verse. A foimalist guage barrier without losing either the consisted of Monroe K. Spears, editor of undergraduate degree from (he Univer- writer, Nims is a paradigm of the poet meaning or the sound of the original. In the Sewanee Review from 1952 to 1961; sity of Notre Dame. earned He his Ph.D. Taylor envisioned. His extensive com- 'Poetry: Lost in Translation?," the in- Anthony Hecht, third recipient of the at the University of Chicago and has mand of various languages allows him to troductory essay to Poems in Translation award; and George Garrett, Hoyns pro- taught at Bocconi University in Milan, express himself through light, humorous : Sappho to Valiry, Nims describes his fessor of English at the University of the University of Florence, Harvard poems and even longer, complex poems translations as "a kind of exsanguina- Virginia.

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University Continues Search for Deans

by Ashley Meyer demic qualifications of the candidate News Staff from the administrative qualifications. The first quality [we look for] is to be a The University of the South's committed academic person, but they searches for the Deans of the College can't succeed without administrative of Arts and Sciences and the School of ability," commented Provost Croom. Theology are well underway, however, In the School of Theology, the no names of candidates for either posi- search for Dean is being conducted in a tion will be revealed until spring. very different manner. The Vice Chan- The School of Theology cellor appointed an advisory commit- search has been in progress for several tee of thirteen, headed by Provost Croom months, and its search panel plans to and The Rl Rev. Calvin O. Schofield begin preliminary interviews within Jr. D.D. , Bishop of Southeast Florida, the week. At this stage in the process, which includes both local and extended candidates' names are confidential, members of the Sewanee community. however, a final slate of three or four The Committee has been re- will be invited to visit the campus for ceiving nominations for the Deanship several days in late February or early since October. After March. final candidates have been chosen, they will visit the Meanwhile, in the School of campus for several days, meeting with Arts and Sciences, Vice-Chancellor all of the School of Theology faculty, Williamson is in the process of receiv- Extension Center faculty and student ing letters from and interviewing all representatives, as well as officers of full time faculty members, as well as the College, such as the Dean, Assis- the Student Trustees, Order of Gowns- tant Dean, and the Chaplain. The Vice- men President, and Student Assembly Chancellor will make his final recom- President, in order to gain a consensus Faith Tibbals gowns Tonya Eldredge . mendation for the position to the Board Photo by Lyn Hutchinson. as to whether the Dean should he se- of Regents after consulting with these lected from inside or outside the Col- various groups. lege. He is also asking for names of 'Tor this position, we are look- New Gownsmen Inducted faculty members currently at the col- ing for a solid person who will put in Vice-Chancellor lege who would be desirable candi- Williamson in- dis, Kristen Jane Lee, Charles Bryant dedicated service to the institution, not ducted 70 undergraduates dates for the Deanship, and in the case into the Order Mackey, Kimberly Ann McCrea, a figurehead, "said Provost Croom. The Wil- of an of Gownsmen at the opening outside search, candidates "for convoca- liam Hayes McDonald, Lattimore Madi- Dean should be an Episcopal priest interim Dean. tion of the 1991 Easter semester. The son Michael, Robert Kincaid Mills, who has strong academic credentials students are: "The Vice Chancellor might Kristin Lane Mitchell, Christina Carolyn and administrative skills, as well as a have an Nicholas Charles Albanese, advisory committee to help Mark Mosca, Sylvia Kathleen Moses, Jessie desire to teach as a member of the full- William Babcock, Karen with the Dean selection, or he might Karcy Baird, Louise Murray, Rebecca Allison tune faculty. Neal, make the decision from the consensus William Peter Bametle, David Patrick Richard Wesley The Nimon, Henry Tolbert School of Theology has Bevon, which emerges from the faculty, " said Amy Melissa Booher, Celeste Noelke, Michael had Convey O'Hare, Ash- a difficult time retaining a Dean for Eva Bums, Mark Provost Croom. Allen Cain, Stephanie ley Susan O'Neal, Peter John Pampa- an extended period of time since Dean Lynn Can-, Perry Jonathan According to Croom, the de- Carroll, Eliza- kme, Jeffrey Wade Price, Parmele Ede- Holmes died in 1981. Dean Booty beth Knight Crocker, cision as to whether to select the Dean Hunter Croxton lin Price, Ross Howard Reynolds, Webb served from 1982-86, resigning to re- Crose, Jennifer Jo Dolehite, from inside or outside the college will Tonya Marie Loy Roberts, Matthew Laird Rue, Char- turn to full time teaching, and Dean Eldredge, Carolyn Killian Evans, be made, "sometime during the spring". Miles les Richard deC. Sanford, Julian Giannini, who served 1987-90, from Ward Ewing, Raymon While there is no preliminary Lebron Ferguson, Hightower Singer, Brooks Rogers Smith, resigning to take a position as Dean of James Lance Fisk, consensus as to where the new Dean Thomas Council Merik Spiers, Paul Antonio Sterne, Eliza- the Cathedral in Indianapolis. Followill, Jason will come from, an important criterion William Forrester, beth Jolyn Stocks, Samuel Dyer in the selection is George Ira Getz, Anne Marie Gillespie, process that he or she Suddarth, Leigh Traeger Sumere 1, Sallie Josselyn Roberta enthusiastically implement the new cur- Glenn, Tammy Mich- Harris Thomas, Michael Scott Th- elle Haston, Mary riculum, which will go in to effect in Ellison Henry, Lynda ompson, Hannah Sinclair Turner, Laura Gayle Hodgson, the Advent Semester of 1991. Stanton Welch Hud- Anne Maxon Utsey, David Anderson mon, Herman Turner "In selecting the Dean of the Hunt, Robert Glynn Vincent, David Coats Wacaster, Cather- Ingram, James College, we can't separate the aca- Cleveland Kent, Jennifer ine Carter Weaver, Timothy Arthur Allison Kiesau, David Christopher Lan- WorraU, Luke Savin Herrick Wright Page 6 The Sewanee Purple January 28, 1991 NEWS Lectures on Chinese STUDY FOR ONE YEAR OR FOR ONE OR TWO TERMS IN Democracy Movement OXFORD

Several colleges of Oxford University have invited the Washington to Be Given Today International Studies Council to recommend qualified students to study for one year or for one or two terms. Lower Junior status is required, and Slacey Hillock human rights crisis?" and "Is Chinese by graduate study is available. Students are directly enrolled in their colleges compatible with Western con- News Staff culture and receive transcripts from their Oxford college; this Is NOT a program cepts of democracy or not, and would conducted by a U.S. College in Oxford. 3.2 minimum index in major Richard Bodman, assistant democratization tend to ameliorate or required. environmental An alternative program which Is sponsored by a U.S. University is professor of Chinese language and lit- exacerbate the economic, available for students with minimum indexes of 2.7. Students will have facing China?" erature at St. Olaf College, will present a and population problems social and athletic rights in an Oxford college and the fees are substantially two-part discussion concerning the Chi- Bodman has had first-hand nese democracy movement today. experience of Chinese culture. He viewed Many educators believe that the tutorial system of Oxford and democratic Cambridge (in which one scholar teaches one or two students very Bodman will give a slide lecture in the the 1989 Chinese student intensively) provides a unique liberal arts education. Evaluations (written Audio-visual Room of DuPont Library movement while on a sabbatical in or by telephone) from previous Oxford students from your college, or in your a.m., and at 8 p.m. Bodman will Shanghai. He is presently in the process at 10:20 field, can usually be arranged by WISC. present an address, "Prelude to of completing a translation of Deathsong televi- Tian'anmen: the Causes of the 1989 of the RivcrlHeshanel . a six-part INTERN IN WASHINGTON, LONDON Democracy Movement." in Convoca- sion series which comments on China's WISC offers summer Internships with Congress, with the White tion Hall. The lectures are sponsored by traditional culture since the inception of House, with the media and with think tanks. Government and the People's Republic in 1949. Among the Student Forum. Journalism courses are taught by senior-level government officials, The discussion will address his other translated works are "The Ugly who are also scholars, and by experienced Journalists. Similar several issues which presently plague Chinese" by the Taiwanese dissident Bo opportunities in public policy Internships are offered (with academic credit) in London (Fall, Spring and Summer). the Chinese and American people, ques- Yang and Looking for a Good Man, a tions such as, "Are Chinese people better social satire by Sha Yexin. Bodman's served by U.S. policies which foster articles on classical literature also ap- The Washington International Studies Council 'stability' or by intervention on behalf of pear in the Indiana University Press 214 Massachusetts Ave., N.E., Suite 450 human rights?", "How can American Companion to Traditional Chinese Lit- Washington, D.C. 20002 friends of China respond to her current erature . eo/aa 1-800-323-WISC Men f s Second Semester Rush Results Twenty-one men pledged fra- Mechanicsville, VA; Danny Wright, ternities during second semester rush. Greensboro, NC; Stan Herring, Mobile, COLLEGE GRADUATES They were: AL; Freddy Saussy, Cowan, TN; Mike Put education Chi Psi: ScoU Remington, Shali- Semko, Jackson, MS; your to work—become a mar, FL; Delta Kappa Epsilon: Michael Lawyer's Assistant Kappa Alpha: Matt Toole, Girard, Dallas, TX; Eric Foster, "The Career for the 90's" Tampa, FL; Will Cassidy, Marks, MS; Southington, CT; at The National Center for Paralegal Training Phi Delta Theta: Stephen Ben- Tau Omega: Mike Mon- Alpha • Oldest and largest graduate level ABA-approved net, Vienna, WV; J.T .Thompson, Bir- delli, Nashville, TN; Steven Cribb, program in the Southeast ' Employment assistance over mingham, AL; Bob Morris, Senalobia, Savannah, GA; Carl Cravens, Arling- — 1 ,000 employers in 38 states have hired our graduates MS; ton, TX; Roman Farrar, Shreveport, LA;, onth day program with housing available Delta Tau Delta: Jake Burroughs, Howell, Fulton, KY; Tobin Munn, Jason ' 7 month t ninp program Tuscaloosa, AL; Kelley, Charlotte, Orlando, FL; Ryan ulum—specials i Litigation, Corporations, Sigma Nu: Tilghman Broaddus, NC; and Chris Miller, Washington, D.C.. or Real Estate and Probate - including "Computers in the Practice of Law- Meet with our representative

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. Yf.Crad Page 7 The Sewanec Purple January 28, 1991 NEWS PUNCH, WOMEN AND SONG by Paige Parvin and Miriam Street overall Oklahoma motif. Meredith claimed her as a Tennesseean exclaimed

Su$ writers Walker commented, "On Monday night in horror, "Do I LOOK like I'm from we used dark chocolate, but then on Tennessee?" SEWANEE EXXON

Girls' Sorority Rush was the Tuesday we switched to a milk choco- The number of mutual friends talk of the town on the Sewanee social late and caramel combination, and there's discovered nationwide far exceeded the scene this week. Eager rushees visited no doubt in my mind that Tuesday's hay- triple-digit mark. GTU Susanna Rogers, University Avenue the various fratemity/rented-out-by-sc- stacks were superior." when asked about small-talk topics, rority houses on a quest for spinach dip remarked "We seemed to talk a lot about 598-5477 and sparkling conversation. "I went to the Piggly movies." A wide range of entertainment Wiggly and they were fresh out Theta Pi Angi Johason agreed was provided in the form of Broadway- that conversation was kept light. "I mean, of artichoke hearts! Luckily the quality productions. From "A Chorus nobody talked about the war or any- We repair foreign mayonnaise was on sale." Line" to the Silver Screen, sorority thing." and domestic members had the opportunity to display On the whole, sorority rush was When asked about the conversa- their dramatic abilities as well as kick up a good time had by all. It gave rushees models tion, ATZ Micah Morrone replied that their heels and have a good time. and actives a valuable opportunity to talk centered around class Delicious dorm-cooked cuisine schedules, meet new people. When approached home towns, and mutual friends. One was also a main attraction. Artichoke with a dash of humor and an eagerness to dazed Freshman was heard to remark, dip was a popular favorite; distressed make new friends, rush can be a great Wrecker available "Even if I can't remember a girl's name, PKE Holly Owens complained, "I went experience for rushees and actives alike. I know her major." to the Piggly Wiggly and they were fresh As ADT Ashley Heyer com- For both the actives and the out of artichoke hearts! Luckily the mented, "Rush is very beneficial to the All work rushees, there seemed to be an over- 100% mayonnaise was on sale." Sewanee community. Not only have I whelming sense of hometown pride, One of the more creative dishes met tons of exciting new people and guaranteed particularly emanating from Texans. One was found at the TKP/Lambda Chi house: cooked lots of great food, I have also Texan whose nametag chocolate haystacks, emphasizing the mistakenly pro- learned to sing."

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Reader's Opinion: The Gulf War and Muddling Through the War the "New World Order" As events in the Middle East unfold at a furious and bloody pace, I find myself patently ill-equipped to offer any real or useful analysis and commentary by Sanjeeva Senanayake United States on why we as a nation are at war, how long the war might last, and what it means even in the event that it

to Americans and the world at large. I am confused by each new development in would conflict with U.S. interests. Will The Bush administration's the war, on the one hand applauding the efforts of the American troops with the the U.S be willing to enforce future United decision to use force to drive the Iraqi wish that it all might end soon, and on the other grieving for the loss of human life Nations Security Council resolutions in military out of Kuwait is laudable inso- which is spelled out in each new wave of bombings. the same way it agreed to execute the far as it was borne out of a sincere com- Along with many other members of the university community, I partici- resolution on the Gulf issue, even if this mitment to enforce the United Nations pated in the series of demonstrations, vigils, and fasts organized gallantly by would mean going against "friendly" Security Council resolution. In taking students on campus. At the 24 hour peace vigil held in St Augustine's Chanel nations? Will the U.S be willing to en- the present course of action the United from midnight of the 14th until midnight of the 15th, I believe everyone was force a UJN resolution on the Palestinian Slates has clearly conveyed an important praying as 1 was that God might send some miracle to make this all go away, so problem? In the eyes of the world, accep- message to the world: that its determina- we could all get back to Shakespeare, or Kant, or molecular biology, or whatever tance of the United States as a true pro- tion to uphold the UN rule of law as a else would normally be on our minds. ponent of this "New World Order" would means to ensure global Instead, political stability on Wednesday night, at a few minutes to six o'clock, I, along lean heavily on the question of consis- and security. This determination would with the rest of the campus, watched our human flawedness and frailty hideously tency. clearly form a basis to the "New World unfurl itself on live television as the U.S. began its bombing attacks on Iraq. A It is tragic that war has been Order" strange that has been envisaged by Presi- numbness seemed to descend on those of us in the dormitory commons pursued as the only option left for solv- room. dent Bush. Recent words from the Presi- The numbness was part horror and part relief that we could stop wondering ing the present Gulf crisis. As we remain dent have strongly implied what was ever going to happen that the United and when—this was it. frightened by the horrible cry of war Nations Lest anyone mandate on the Gulf issue is to misunderstand me, 1 do not mean to indict America's actions reaching across the globe, let us hope be the starting point for this in Iraq, nor do I wish to "New World undercut support for America's troops in the Middle East. that the present Gulf war would end Order". In view this I earnestly pray and wish only for the of rhetoric, it is also safe return of our armed forces, and soon, inflicting minimal loss of life and especially for the safety of those members of hoped that the U.S. President used un- our community who are in the Middle property on all sides. Let us hope that the selfish East now. But we must all realize that no matter judgement in calling for this "just" how just any of us believes United Nations' objectives will be ful- war. America's cause to be, war, and this one in particular, is a horrible thing, maybe filled and that peace will be returned to the Although the rhetoric worst thing that we as a species are able to accomplish. remains While we pray for the region. However, it is imperative that strong at this point, peace abroad, we should work to live at peace remains to be seen with each other at home. This is a post war peace be sought on Arab terms whether the U.S. is time when it is urgent for us to consider how much each willing to equally of us is worth to one and not based on the interests of the U.S another and uphold future UN declarations. to Cod. May we all pray for peace. For many or other outside nations. It is up to the people around the world, justification of Arab people to take control of their re- Distinguishing the present course of action by the U.S. Between Public and Private gional politics and steer the course of would only come about if there is will- their destiny. Only if there In the last issue of is such a the Purple, an incident which should have been ingness to equally execute future UN sincere commitment to the Arab handled between two individuals was aired people in the editorials section under the resolutions. Consistency in the United by the United heading "Opinions." TV ^u States and its allies can provoked among the members of the university States' adherence to the UN rule of law there be long lasting community, as aired dirty laundry always peace in the region. will, a wide range of dissenting beliefs will be crucial for U.S. credibility around President and jusufications about Bush's call for a "New World the events of the article, as well as a few tawdry the world as a genuine jokes "caretaker". Order" may Sadly, the article should never be firmly established in light have appeared in the Purple, and especially During the post World not in War II era we of its editorial section such sincere efforts. If, however, U.S have seen that U.S foreign policy has self interests are pursued As the Purple begins a new semester, under the pre- its role in arbitrating matters of been directed towards safeguarding the text extreme personal of this "new world order", it import should be clarified. Succinctly, will it has no such role The economic and political system of this discussions only result in the creation of which the pages of the Purple intend nation. more fertile to foster should focus on issues In light of this fact, however, the breeding ground for of institutional policy, local news, current power hungry dicta- aesthetic developments, and other con- question remains whether the United cerns relevant tors such as Saddam Hussein. to the Sewanee community as a whole, Nations not on the intricacies of its authority will be upheld by the readers sex lives.

Because of its small size, and the prevalence of the "tell all" school of Southern conversation, Sewanee breeds a strange intimacy among its The editorial citizens. It staff of the Purple SPC Ramsey is quite possible in Reardon McGrory Sewanee to know any number of terribly encourages embarrassing or per- members of the Sewanee 506-98-6428 son^ things about someone before even meeting that person. community to We at Sewanee have write to its undergradu- 377th an almost puritanical Combat Support Hospital drive to know the details of ates each others' lives, and oddly who are currenUy serving in the to Operation Desert Storm share the details of our own lives with others. Conversations during armed forces in the Middle Sunday East APO New York, New York lunch at Gailor a.iier around topics more 09657 suitable for a confessional than a dining LCPL Richard Grissim Anderson Jr Sharlene One of Sewanee's Louise Garber most cham.ing attributes as 411-39-3595 a school and as a commu- 421-08-4622 nity is ib fnendliness and how well we all know one another It is, however likely OPeration Desert Storm that our 377th Combat Support diligent inquiries into each others' Hospital personal lives are often only manifes- BTRY M 5/10 2nd Marine Division tations Oparation Desert Storm of prunent and voyeuristic curiosity masquerading as genuine concern. FPO New York, New York 09502-0152 APO New York, New York 09657 JOHN DAVID RHODES Page9 The SewaneePurple January 28, 1991 OPINION How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Truth by Curt Cloninger people who didn't understand him. It will (and sometimes even if you don't). blowing that I even exist at all. Thank Feature Columnist was for those people that he died. He Furthermore, Jesus' gospel "is you Jesus for the privilege to love and Once upon a time, there were died for me. He died for you. He foolishness to those who are perishing, serve you. two groovy rasta-lcoking dudes known suffered and died in our stead. He was but to those who are being saved it is the Ultimately, Jesus' love is not as Milli Vanilli. (One wasn't named punished and crucified for our arrogance power of God... For since in the wisdom just an argument, it is an action. So far,

Milli and the other Vanilli, silly. They and foolishness so that we might not die, of God the world through its wisdom did God's love has changed me from a jerk were known collectively as Milli Vanilli buyhat we might live forever in him. not know him, God was pleased through to a recovering jerk, from a self-right- because someone somewhere decided it Because Jesus died for my sins, the foolishness of what was preached to eous sinner to a recovering self-right- should be so.) These two friendly fellas and because God has given me the faith save those who believe. Jews demand eous sinner, and from a fool for myself to were both superstars in their own right, to accept Jesus as my Lord and savior, I miraculous signs and Greeks look for a fool for Christ Here is the good news and when their wonder twin powers no longer have to pay the price of my sins wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: — God loves you, right now, wherever activated, they took the collective shape with my own blood, I no longer have to a stumbling block for the Jews and fool- you are, and he has a wonderful plan for of a monster dynamic musical entity the be separated from my Heavenly Father ishness to the Gentiles, but to those whom your life. It is true. Jesus is alive and he likes of which...the likes of which. From for eternity, I cannot die. Jesus was the God has called, both Jews and Greeks, wants to live in your heart and to bring this disco union festered a string of inter- first person to overcome death, and Christ the power of God and the wisdom you closer and closer to our promised national dance hits including the smash through him is our only way to eternal of God. For the foolishness of God is pure joy. Believe it single "Girl, U Know It's True," (don't life. Jesus killed death. Two thousand wiser than man's wisdom, and the weak- Next issue, I really will talk act as if you've never heard of the song, years ago in Jerusalem, Jesus rose from ness of God is stronger than man's about the rise and fall of Milli Vanilli; you know you listen to it secretly, even the dead. He actually, literally did. They strength" (I Corinthians 1:18, 21-25). also Adam Adams' leaf collection, Paul now). Milli Vanilli toured the world and never found his body. Its bones and flesh The above truths are not true Simon's "Song about the Moon," and elsewhere. Life was their oyster. And do not exist in any form anywhere on this because I want them to be true or because the wonder that's keeping the stars apart then... the roof caved in. planet Right now Jesus is with God in I am able to recognize their truth. God All this and more on the next Regis and

Alright, enough of the slap- heaven, and he is with the Holy Spirit in was here a long time before I was, he's Cookie Show. But first things first. happy, attention-grabbing, introductory the hearts of all who sincerely confess, here in this room with me right now There is nothing more important to me wise-acreage. I'll get to the point. God "Jesus Christ is Lord." (incidentally, I'm in the Quintard exer- than Jesus Christ If 1 forget you, Lord, made everything, he spoke the universe And Jesus is coming back soon cise room; it's 1:58 in the morning), and may my right hand forget its skill. May into being, and nature continuously sings to gather unto him all who have accepted he'll be here long after I complete my my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth, his glory and proclaims his truth. We his saving grace, and to justly waste the petty posturing and return to dusL I am Lord Jesus, if I do not consider you my ourselves are animated clay. We are the chaff who haven't In order to claim his creation and it is immensely mind- highest joy. work of God's hands. He knit us to- Jesus' gift of love and redemption, all gether in our mother's wombs, he knows you have to do is honestly pray some- Letter to the Editor the number of hairs on our heads, and he thing to the effect of, "Jesus, I believe loves us with such unfathomable fury you died to wash away my sins. Thank To the Editor tesy is two separate social worlds in that he sent his only son Jesus to save us you for loving me. I claim your free gift which no faculty members feel free to from ourselves. of eternal life. I need you, I want you, I Remember for a moment the come to your formal and no students join You see, God is perfect, and he love you. Come into my heart and make worst social misadventure you have me for aerial sightseeing. graciously gave us a choice. He said, me more like you." Once you pray this facts are experienced in the time you have been a I do not thing that the "You can either serve me, or you can prayer, you become a child of God, Jesus importance in the most recent student at Sewanee; the embarrassing of much serve yourselves." (Without this choice, comes into your heart, and then, "neither find it ironic event that causes a cold sweat on recall case. In terms of process, I we would have just been a bunch of death nor life, neither angels nor de- even now. Remember that faculty that a student used the unassailable re- boring old robots.) But we were selfish mons, neither the present nor the future, members have similar memories. Now doubt of the pages of the Purple to pub- and instead of serving our creator, we nor any powers, neither height nor depth, licly attack a faculty member for using consider how it would feel to have your acted like a bunch of jerks, we turned nor anything else in all creation will be redoubt of a classroom misbehavior in theat incident critiqued the unassailable from God, and we worshipped ourselves. able to separate you from the love of God publicly attack a student In on the pages of the Purple. Four times in podium to Some of us even took a vote and conven- that is in Christ Jesus your Lord" (Romans case, it was ironic that the letter my memory the Purple has been used to my own iently decided, "there is no actual right 8:38-39). of the offended, has just attack a faculty member publicly for writer, a friend and wrong (per se), there is no external The above truths are not my the central offender alleged social mistreatment of a student weeks before been God (per se); these are just mythical truths, they are not the church's truths, in an incident that I had handled very I was target number two, for being rude constructs which a bunch of non-modem they are not man's truths; they are God's privately within our emergency serv- to a student, and I owed (and delivered) people made up a long time ago." God truths. They are contained in a book a personal and private apology. ices. weeps in the dark for us. called the Bible which is the inerrant, The editors of the Purple may The point here is that if we are Lord. Its NEWS FLASH : Jesus is not a God-breathed word of the attractive to come to the aid of the going to have our highly valued student find it myth, he is not a ghost, he is not a cosmic individual books were written by the otherwise unable to faculty contact outside classrooms we offended student, theophony. God came down from heaven Holy Spirit through various people, and the score with a powerful faculty are going to have to recognize each other even to earth and walked among us two thou- God totally controlled the forces which The reality is that you are as potentially blundering and offending member. sand years ago in the form of a man, shaped its creation. The Bible is not a people to use your pages to human beings, in need of the occasional allowing Jesus. People touched him; he ate fish limited text. (Limited text; limited what needs to be private. courtesy of private resolution of con- make public and burped; he even went to the bath- shmext) The Bible is the blueprint of the your pages to air issues that need flicts. As a colleague of mine wrote in Use room. Yes, he was real. This really universe. Through the Bible, the Holy public discussion. the Purple after I was the target, "gentle- happened. Jesus loved everybody, even Spirit will reveal God's will to you if you Sincerely, men do not resolve their differences in earnestly pray and desire to know God's the selfish, conceited, broken-hearted Timothy Keith-Lucas the press." The alternative to such cour- Page 10 The Sewanee Purple January 28, 1991 SPORTS Men's Basketball Program Struggling in 1991

this season; both have made solid contri- by Michael "Gonzo" Wayne butions. Sports Staff Behind every great team there

is a great coach, so the expression goes, The men's varsity basketball so one might say about Daniel Chu that program has been the most unstable behind a struggling team there is a strug- varsity sport at Sewanee over the last gling coach. After coming from the four years, with three different head University of Miami, where the basket- coaches running the program during that ball program has a national reputation in period. At the onset of this season, Division I of the NCAA, Chu appears however, the Tiger basketball squad's frustrated with the lack of self-motiva- hopes soared for a promising year. After tion in his players. He admits the players the hiring of University of Miami assis- have continued to work very hard in tant Daniel Chu to the head coaching practice throughout the season, yet he post --former coach Tony Wingen de- believes that his main objective is to parted for Carnegie Mellon Univcrsity- instill and develop a sense of mental and the return of four starters from last prowess and aggressiveness that is a year, the Tigers were poised to improve necessity for a winning basketball team. on their mediocre 1 1-14 final record of a that at Sewanee he is year ago. Chu understands The Tigers are halfway through dealing with a privileged group of kids the athletes their 1990-91 season, and not all has who are not greatest of and gone smoothly. The team suffers under have different priorities than the players a dismal 3-10 record and has just re- he has dealt with in the past. He contin- cently broken a six -game losing slide by ues, however, to look hopefully at the defeating an undermanned and one- future of the program. During a recent dimensional DcVry Institute of Tech- conversation, Chu displayed his tenacity nology team. and determination to make this season end positively 'To put it plainly," said sopho- up and bring stability to more sharpshooting guard Trey Suddarth, the program by building a sound team

"we're just not a good team right now!" for next year. He realizes he has his work

I hate to agree with the state- cut out for him. ment, but it's true. In their last seven The Tigers are 3-10 overall and games the Tigers have not demonstrated 0-2 in conference play, but they still the same determination and spirit that I remain very much alive in the wide-open witnessed during one of their practices College Athletic Conference, which has earlier in the pre-season. At times the more parity than ever. Look for team has shown moments of brilliance, Sewanee's senior guard and ail-Ameri- like coming within one point of fourth- can candidate Kit Walsh, who is shoot- ranked Otterbein College late in that ing 50% from the field (team avg. 45%) Senior forward Kit Walsh leads the Tigers to a victory over DeVry, snapping a game's second half, while at other times and averaging 22 points per game, to six -game losing streak. Photo by Lyn Hutchinson. inconsistency and disunity have been break the all-time scoring record of Blane their trademarks. The team appeared to Brooks' (Class of '83), which he needs able to put it away!" team has been able to keep a positive have reached their season low when, just 13 points to do. So what is it that has caused the frame of mind for the most part this after getting swept by Rhodes, Millsaps Finally, it must be said that, for Tigers to perform so poorly? The prob- season, Chu realizes that the Tigers still and Rust Colleges on a three-game road a university that prides itself on a strong lems can not be attributed to just one have not been able to play "a solid forty trip, they were blown out Jan. 17 by feeling of community, the attendance player or coach. The team has had minutes of basketball." at Oglethorpe University, whom the Tigers the home basketball games has been less "exceptional leadership," as Chu re- There are some bright spots on had beaten by 17 points in Sewanee than exemplary. The Tigers have been marks, from senior co-captains Kit Walsh the team this season, like freshman stand- earlier in the year. on the road for nine of their and Ben White, but neither player has out Chris Millen, who found himself first 13 Tim Trantham, Sewanee's as- games, a difficult task to ask of any team, been able to make the big play under starting in the first game of the season sistant coach, agrees that the team docs and are getting ready for a three-game pressure or keep the game under control against David Lipscomb University. "not respond well to game time situ- home stand. The support of the in the face of adversity. The other key Millen, out of Marist High School in Sewanee ations" and that they have repeatedly- student body is a crucial and integral part players from last year have also been Atlanta, has the talent and athletic ability come out "flat" this season. Trantham of Sewanee's performance and success. inconsistent, thus causing Chu to make to develop as an excellent Division III also noted that during the Whitucr Col- While the Tigers have faced some changes in the starting rotation. player. Chu believes Millen "has done tremendous lege Poet Classic Invitational Tourna- adversity from fans and "We need to improve our men- an outstanding job" adjusting to college- teams alike, we, ment in Los Angles, Calif., the Tigers as a university, must rally around the tal toughness as a team," said Chu, point- level play. Also, the emergence of "played their best half of basketball this team and give it the best support ing out one of the biggest problems fac- freshmen guards Greg Greene and Jason we can season" against Division III power in these home games ing the Tigers this year. Although the Rash has proved beneficial to the Tigers to come. Nebraska Wesleyan but were "just un- Page 11 The Sewanee Purple January 28, 1991 SPORTS Swim Team Emerges at Top of Recent Meet

physically the approach to their task. the 500-yard by David H. Adams freestyle. consistent, experienced group of upper- Sports Staff Coach Cliff Afton said such an The individual highlights of the classmen. unexpected aggravation the had poten- meet came from freshman Fred Stickney Senior captain Mary Reynolds tial to "weaken the team's morale." But, and junior The Sewanee Tigers swim team Hal Noelke in the 500 frees- is impressed with the quality and deter- Afton emphasizes, the Tigers "impres- tyle. recently emerged from the murky waters Stickney, a talented swimmer who mination of this year's women's team. sively bounced back from this adver- of the Union College Invitational with has shown much potential, earned a Reynolds says that "the team, being few sity" to perform with much enthusiasm second- place several outstanding individual perform- finish. Noelke, having but determined, must continue to work and ances and a narrow but deserved victory. success. just returned from a semester abroad, hard and persevere. Although the team In fact, the clouded condition captured an The men's team, combining competent impressive victory in his is somewhat limited because of its small of the water became an actual "blessing- first upperclassman leadership with the in- meet of the season. Noelke has been number, with the present degree of qual- in-disguise." While the flux of a strong freshman group, handily determined one of the Tigers' strongest and most ity and the proper spirit, the team can Tigers chose to endure the adversity, the consistent defeated Xavier, Berea and swimmers. His return to generate further success." She is also Division Campbellsville, and by exceeding host NCAA 1-AA Xavier College competition should be an asset. Stick- impressed with "how the men's team has Union College's tally by a single point, swimmers, dissatisfied with the state of ney also performed well in the 400-yard improved with the emergence of the they earned an impressive meet victory. the pool, departed from the meet after individual medley and scored a second incoming freshmen." Although the understaffed women's the first day of competition. The Se- place in the 100 backstroke, while No- After having muddled through team, limited to only seven swimmers, wanee men's team eubsequentlye elke had a solid showing in the 200 the darkened waters of the Union Col- victorious. finished in fourth place, i t recorded emerged individual medley. lege Invitational, the Tigers look to

several successes as well. Despite a sore knee, sophomore The Noelke-Stickney combina- another away match at Georgia State,

The Jan. 18-19 contest in Ken- women's swimmer Libba Manning per- tion proved effective not only in the and then their first home meet on Feb. 2 tucky demonstrated the Tigers' ability to formed remarkably well. She completed individual events but also in the relays. against Morehcad Stale. While already perform both enthusiastically and suc- the 1650-yard freestyle with a personal- Along with freshman Charles Hodgkins demonstrating the ability to overcome a cessfully before the adversities of an best time of 23:02.91. Slicing thirty and senior Adam Adams, the Tigers won certain degree of adversity, the Tigers away meet. According to sophomore seconds from her L.A.S.D.I. Conference the 800 freestyle relay. Noelke, Hodgkins hope to continue on their determined swimmer Jay Cato, the condition of the finals time of last season, Manning seems and Stickney, with sophomore Hayes path of success. With many swimmers water in the pool was extremely clouded, to be handily exceeding most expecta- McDonald, also dominated the 400 frees- revealing both progress and potential, and visibility was greatly reduced. tions. Seniors Adam Adams and David tyle relay. The exceptional finishes in they arc looking onward with enthusi-

Unable to see an adequate distance under Wacaster also had convincing showings these relays proved to be the key to the asm. According to Afton, "this team " the water to perform properly such tech- in the 1650-yard freestyle. Afton was men's overall victory. The Tigers' relay swam as well as they could at this point

niques as flip turns, the Tigers were "particularly impressed" with Wacaster, teams emphasize the relationship be- in time, demonstrating as much intensity forced to reevaluate both mentally and who also gave a strong performance in tween a strong freshman corps and a and passion as ever." Lady Tigers Optimistic for a Winning Season

27-23. by Andy Moore points, and sophomore captain, Lynda pointers for the game and were only them in the last 20 minutes, the half before falling pulled within six with 3:00 As one looks down the Lady Motes tossed in 12. down by three at Sewanee to short 58- Tigers' roster, one should quickly note Before returning to Sewanee, 80-62. Motes hit three three-pointers left to play before coming up while 47. hit two more three-pointers the fact that there are only two juniors the Lady Tigers traveled to Danville, and scored 21 for the game, Trushel Motes hit three-pointers and scored and scored and Trushel added two and no seniors on this squad. After Va., where Trushel's 17 points and fresh- two 16. 20, with 10. threes of her own en route to a 10-point noting this important factor, one might man 5'10" center Amy Covington's 12 Covington helped out after the performance. be reminded that there are but two re- points and 12 rebounds (a season high) The day Berea game Danville, Ky., Arch-rival Rhodes came to turning players and three transfer stu- led the Tigers to an impressive 63-41 the Lady Tigers were in to Jan. 19. Rhodes jumped to a 4- dents. Undaunted by this seeming handi- thrashing of Averett College. The Lady face off with conference foe Centre Sewanee team in lead and increased that to 6-1 before cap, however, the Lady Tigers began the Tigers utilized a strong transition game, College. Centre was a Final Four 1989-90 Trushel's 27 points Motes scored on a driving lay-up at 16:25 new year with a tough four-game road sharp, accurate passing and tenacious the season. three-pointers the high- on the clock and Covington hit two foul schedule before returning home to host defensive play to hold Averett to six and three were lights for Sewanee as they fell 95-46 to a shots with 15:44 left in the half to pull the Ripon and Rhodes Colleges. points in the game's first eight minutes Centre team that shot from the field. Lady Tigers to within one, 6-5. This was Before the rest of Sewanee re- and to jump out to an 18-8 lead. During 68% Mittelstadt notes her players as close as the Tigers could manage, turned to the Mountain, the Lady Tigers this stretch, Trushel hit two important Coach

lot of heart and "never gave however. Despite a good first half , they traveled to Greensboro, N.C., to take on three-point jump shots. Sophomore trans- showed a fell behind 34-21 by half-time before Greensboro College, a top-20 team dur- fer student Carol Jones shot a blistering up." three-game home stand be- Rhodes pulled ahead to a comfortable ing the 1989-90 season. According to 78% (seven for nine) from the floor to A gan Jan. 15 against Ripon College, who final margin of 7444. Rhodes shot 65% head coach Cathy Mittelstadt, the Lady finish with 14 points, while Motes did

traveled from Wisconsin to play Se- from the field in the second half , and six Tigers "played great." The final score, her part, pitching in 13. were coming off a week- of their eight three-point attempts made 58-40, didn't reflect the true contest. The Lady Tigers' second con- wanee. The y conference games and their way into the basket. Motes led The Tigers carried a two-point lead into ference game of the season took place in end of tough on track in the first half. The Sewanee scorers with 14, and Covington the locker room at half-time but couldn't Berea, Ky., where they played Berea couldn't get Tigers fell behind and were down hang on against a tough Greensboro team. College. Again, the final score did not Lady continued on page 10 35-20 at the half but outplayed their Freshman guard and team leading scorer accurately reflect Sewanee's caliber of opponents in the second half, outscoring Missy Trushel finished the game with 13 play. The Tigers hit six of 10 three- Page 12 The Sewanee Purple January 28, 1991 SPORTS Where Are You, Joe? by Kit Walsh noon featured a break in the clouds atop Sports Editor saved the Los Angeles Raiders from ners. And both the Cumberland Plateau as well as networks that covered their 51-3 whipping by the Bills, view- the two Marshall's devastating blow. conference championships pro- ing The road to the Super Bowl was is interrupted by NBC News' Tom vided visual coverage of Yes, that particular hit posed a the games' a dangerous one for San Francisco, but a Brokaw's description of missiles pierc- national anthems, serious problem for the 49ers, the four- coverage which is ing through larger question looms over the game as the Saudi darkness, armed usually only time Super Bowl champs and, once again, granted at the Super Bowl. America goes to war. for destruction. How can millions of During seemingly invincible opponents. You these, many fans stood cheering, Last Sunday in Candlestick Americans religiously watch a mere game "USA!, see, on this play, Montana did not bounce USA!, USA!" when so Park, it was second down for San Fran- many face death in defense of Just as right back up. In fact he had to be helped President Truman en- their cisco, early in the fourth quarter of the country's interests? couraged off the field due to a bruised sternum and Major League Baseball to tight NFC championship matchup, and In my opinion, such fealty for a continue broken finger on his passing hand. This during World War II, President sporting Joe Montana dropped back to pass when event reflects no lack of con- Bush recently was the turning point of the game, and the gave the same go-ahead to in cern or respect came Leonard Marshall from the left, for the crisis at hand. the NFL and the New York Giants came back to win the Super Bowl. The New Sports crushing last year's Super Bowl MVP in America has always, in its York title, setting up next week's match-up Times reported George Clark of for a big loss. proper place, presented Just how big a loss it was us with some- Stockton, New with the AFC champion Buffalo Bills in York as saying, "I was at thing of was yet to be seen. It was okay though, an escape from reality. It's a Ranh Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Florida. Cam Bay in Vietnam when the Jets means Montana would bounce back up and gets of actually or vicariously experi- won a Super Or will it? There has been specu- Bowl in 1969, and I'll tell the encing Niners moving once again toward the the "thrill of victory, and the you, lation as to just whether or not the Super we really needed it" goal line. That's agony of defeat," the way it's supposed to before having to return In Bowl will be played since Allied forces in a time which has seen de- go- to the monotony of everyday life. Saudi Arabia first began bombing mocracy sweeping across Europe and This was a familiar situation In fact, I couldn't help but have the end Baghdad in an attempt to liberate Kuwait of the cold war, a tyrant who has for the 49ers, right? The Giants' the images of war constantly charac- on my mind apparently seen far too on January 15lh. It seems obvious now much of the sun teristically stifling defense was pressur- throughout these contests. A stirring has that the Super Bowl will indeed sparked a war. Just as Joe Montana ing be played Joe a little bit What's the big deal? tribute to those involved in this the crisis and the 49ers looked Sunday, but many still say it should as if they might I mean, it doesn't really mailer how the occurred last week at the National dominate not. To many, this spectacle, seen by the NFL forever, they stumbled course of the first three quarters of Hockey League All-Star play game when, and fell, rather like millions all over the world, is merely a the apparent post- transpires, as long during as it's close, Montana, the playing of the National An- Cold War world commercial venture which distracts our order which fell on Rice, and Co. will pull the them, thousands of two-year attention fans began cheering January 16th. from the crisis at hand, a crisis defending champions through. That has in support of the U.S. troops. Likewise, which is threatening the lives of 425,000 No, Joe won't be there on Sun- become one of those things you can at last Sunday's NFC championship day. U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf. in And there probably won't be peace count on, a constant, comparable San to one's Francisco, home of many of the in the Middle East There is an eerie sense of lost on Sunday either. tendency to forget completely that the recent anti-war protests, red, white, Support priorities when, while debating whether and for our troops is vital, and sim- sun actually exists in Sewanee in Janu- blue flags and banners seemed ply giving Bo Jackson could have single-handedly as numer them a team to pull for back ary. But this particular Sunday afler- ous as the red and gold home-team ban- home can't hurt.

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Pagel3 The Sewanee Purple Januaiy 28, 1991 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT East Side Story: Whit Stillman's "Metropolitan"

by Paige Parvin ing a father figure. This pathetically and virtuous—yes, virtuous—character. pany without this simple item. See, rich Arts and Entertainment Staff patronizing and unoriginal theme It's no wonder that two of the evening- kids are people too.

throughout the film is not one of its clothed escorts fall for her—although it For Tom, the outsider-tumed- Whit Stillman's "Metropolitan," strong points. However, Stillman also takes Tom, the dubious West-Side new- insider, the conclusion of the film is which showed at the Sewanee Union hints at some larger social issues, namely comer who fits into the group almost too somewhat of a letdown. As the debu-

Theatre January 18th-24th, is a charm- the decline of that old-money mentality well—a little time to realize that some tante season draws to a close, the group ing and witty look at an upper-crust set of so carefully nurtured at New England people actually READ Jane Austen and begins to disintegrate and he is left nerv- doomed debutantes and their delight- boarding schools and the simultaneous that Audrey might be worth looking ously straightening his new black tie fully jaded yet, insecure escorts. To the rise of the slimy self-made man, the sort into. Although the dialogue is laugha- with no party to attend. He does get background of the cha-cha and the foxtrot, of "go-getter" type—the epitome of the bly pompous, the characters are refresh- Audrey though, and he learns to read the film slyly mocks the glitzy Manhat- American dream. The oily representa- ingly intelligent—rarely are teenagers Jane Austen, so the experience was tan debutante scene, while at the same tive of this detestable nouveau-riche is allowed to flaunt their expensive educa- worthwhile. Still, somebody should have time portrays the characters as genuine found in the form of Rick von Sloneker tion so blatantly on the big screen. But told him when the deb season ended and likeable—well, likeable anyway. (Will Kempe), a suave ladies' man who despite their massive vocabularies and now what in the world is he going to do Although the film is about a looks out for number one. Nick Smith their ability to dance beyond their years, with a brand-new suit of evening clothes? group of young adults, it is not just (Christopher Eigeman) in particular Stillman's characters just as lost and 1 guess there's always next year. another coming-of-age movie. Admit- despises von Sloneker and what he stands helpless as everybody else—a hearten- FOUR SEASONS tedly some of the basic elements are for—and yet there is always the ominous ing aspect of the film which shines $1.00 OFF ANY there for fear that he will through when Tom and the lovesick — example, the old lack-of-a- succeed where Nick and THURSDAY NIGHT BUF- role-model story his friends are doomed to fail Charlie (Taylor Nichols) attempt to res- sob comes through loud —or worse, FET OR SUNDAY NIGHT BUF- and clear. Not only are there practically to "fail without being doomed." cue Audrey from the villainous Rick but FET OR DELIVERED PIZZA Through are thwarted by their lack of a driver's no parents or adults visible, Tom (Ed- the fog of endless (CUP THIS AD FOR COUPON) ward Clemens), the newcomer to pseudo-intellectual drawing-room chit- liscense. Apparently all the money, in- the Hours: Thu-Fri group, indulges us by repeatedly remind- chat, Audrey Rouget (Carolyn Farina) telligence and education on Park Ave- 4-9 p.m. ing the group that he is desperately miss- shines through as a wonderfully genuine nue proves useless at a car rental com-

Q. Where can you find UNIVERSITY PHONE 598-1 153 caviar, Erian water, pate, Old Tyme and Dr. OPEN MONDAY - Brown's Soft Drinks, SATURDAY 8:30 - Tom's of Maine BOOK 5:00 Toothpaste, Pita Chips, & SUPPLY STORE Pepperidge Farm Cookies, macadamia nuts, and much, much Q. Why do you visit the Supply Store, other more! than to buy textbooks? A. The Tiger Pantry!

A. To check out the many styles of Sewanee Open Monday- clothing; to large general browse through the Thursday 7:30-10:00 books section; to see the rapidly expanding Friday selection of compact discs and cassettes; to 7:30-11:00 find a greeting card or gift; plus much more! Saturday 8:30-11:00 Sunday 8:00-10:00 Page 14 The Sewanee Purple January 28, 1991 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Students Revive Theatre Group

by Mary Grace Gibbs Purple Masque also intends to other than Arts and Entertainment Editor emphasize aspects of thealre performance. With the hiring of Back- interest has grown in What is Purple Masque? Ask lund two years ago, almost any student on this campus what the theatre's technical side while the

Puiple Masque is and he or she will Department's capabilities have expanded

probably say a group of theatre majors in measure. , who put on the plays. A few may say that The members of Purple Masque bones about being separate from it is another name for the Thealre De- make no partment. For others, the name may not the Theatre Department "Sure, we have

even ring a bell. theater majors," said Sandstrom. "But A dedicated group of students we also have Religion, Music, and Rus- have set about lo change that They are sian majors. We are open to everybody a diverse group of people, but they share — the more people the better. Even if one thing — a love of theatre and a desire you've never done anything with theatre

to broaden its appeal here at Sewanee by but would just like to be a part of what's involving as many students as possible. going on, Purple Masque is for you." Under the direction of theatre professor To inaugurate the fledgling and scene designer Dan Backlund (or the group and alert as many people as pos-

"inspiration" as he prefers to call it), sible to its existence, there will be a kick-

these students are determined to trans- off party on the third of February. The

form Purple Masque into a vital organi- festivities will be held on stage the day

zation that includes more than just the- after the closing of "On The Verge" Tiffany Tuley and Katherine Woody seem perplexed by a work at the exhibit of atre majors. while the set is still intact. Students who Makonde African sculpture now showing at the University Art Gallery until "We believe that everyone has are unfamiliar with the stage will have an February 13. a stake in theatre here," said newly elected opportunity to walk on a set and see Purple Masque president Nathanael firsthand what goes on backstage. Sandstrom. "I know there are lot of "Everyone is invited," Sand- people out there who are interested and strom said "Come by to see how you

want to gel involved in theatre but just can get involved, or just come by to hang don't know where lo begin. They can ouL All members of tlic Theatre Depart- begin by walking into one of our meet- ment will be there as well as everyone ings." who has any interest in theatre. Remem- ber — Purple Masque wants you."

Arts and Entertainment Listings: January 28- Februrary 11, 1991 Movies On the Verge Andre Michel Schub Rescuers Down Under Jan. 28-30. 7:30 p.m. A Purple Masque Production Pianist

Mermaids Thursday, January 31- Tuesday, February 5 Feb. 1, 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2 Feb. 3, 2:00 p.m. Querry Auditorium Guerry Auditorium Mo' Better Blues 8:00 p.m. Feb. 1-6, 7:30 p.m. TROUBLE WITH SIN Judy Gorman "Henry andJune Lecture on Feb. 8-13, 7:30 p.m. Marjorie Suchock Ingraham The History of Women in Music Professor of Theology Dreams and Concert (Saturday Only) Feb. 8, 9:00 p.m. Monday, February 4 FeD. 10, 2:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8- Saturday, Feb. 9 Convocation Hall Sewanee Union Theater

Free Movies Makonde African Art Andrea Anderson, (Pianist I've Heard the Mermaids Singing Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. A Multi-Media Presentation Black Orpheus Art Gallery with Impressionist Slides Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. Now Through February 13 Sewanee Union Theater Sunday , Jebruaty 10 . .

Page 15 The Scwanec Purple January 28, 1991 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT BONGWATER DOESN'T GET PANNED

York social (mainly art by Sam Reid New and music) a Whore/ Talent is American/ always One side is filled with Disney artifacts . scene. Arts and Entertainment Staff A good example of this is the cut wanting more" accompanied by the fe- . . stuffed Donald Ducks, "Talent is a Vampire" which opens with rocious and shamelessly gaudy beat of Mickey T-shirts, Peter pan figurines . . "Bongwater got PANNED in Roll- the meandering and disjunctive conver- the drum machine. When the music all with the official Disney tag ing Stone and they compared me to sation of three women. Some of the finally ends, the conversation/gossip of approval hanging from them. The

Barbara Streisand. Oh God, that is the random subjects included are the sexi- session continues hell-bent on its path to other side of the room sells crudest cut of them all. Oh, wait a ness of men's hair, or lack thereof, and meaninglessness. expensive jewelry. minute. Maybe that's good." its length, as well as elicit affairs each Another song tided "Psyche-

has had -with producers. The conversa- delic Sewing Room" is an entertaining Magnuson continues the spiel by

These lines, from the cut "The tion is jumbled and, in places, so wind- example of Bongwater's intensely bi- exploring the history of two men's wal- Bad Review," off Bongwater's latest ing and confused—probably intention- zarre side. The song opens by describing lets in the "jewelry side" of the store that release Too Much Sleep, sum up the lyric ally— that it sounds like three phone the quirky, yet sad respective fates of the have been engraved with vicious insults. style of Ann Magnuson, the female half lines have been crossed, each person television characters Marcia Brady, Bea The tale grows progressively weirder of the dynamic duo, its other half being talking to an unknown patty. A good Taylor, and here, Samantha Stevens, and gradually farther and farther away Shimmy Disc big-wig, Kramer, who also example of these ramblings is a descrip- TV's benevolent, blonde witch: from the original story, all accompanied produces and plays on legions of other tion of a sleazy New York producer by Kramer's mind-warping barrage of releases on the same label. trying to seduce one of the women over A 30 year old Samantha Stevens guitar and organ noise.

This most recent release from dinner Is desperate to keep her niche in the Although the last few songs of

the New York-based band is a radical world the album don't manage to achieve the

departure down the road of insanity from . . .the other day you know that producer Kind of desperate, but still kind of cute - same infectious fervor that most of the

some of their earlier work which is much I told you about? He took Where's she gonna go when Darren fi other songs do, Too Much Sleep reveals

harder-edged. One of the most distinc- me to dinner, a really nice dinner . . nally dies of colon cancer Bongwater's formidable songwriting

tive features of this album is the use of a (second woman)And then he And leaves her with the house payments, skills as well as it's power to integrate keyboard with a cheap organ sound asked you 'do you want to have an affair what's she gonna do? the bizarre with the ordinary all to ac- accompanied in places by an intention- with me?' He said that to me complish a unique deconstruction of pop

ally schmaltzy drum/beat machine. loo. The second part of the song is a music, pop culture, and our modem Another unique aspect of this narrative of strange proportions begin- society in general. Bongwater does not

project is the use of running themes A fast and furious "techno-pop" ning with the description of a store in get "PANNED" in the Purple. throughout the album, one of the major song cuts short the gossip, opening with which: themes being a wry commentary of the the lines, "Talent is a Vampire/ Talent is

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I I I I agar,, I compiled by Meredith Walker Will Cotlin: Timothy Leary: The Man, Tina Mason: The Leif Garrett Scrap- book Mitzi Van der Veer: Confessions of a Arts & Entertainment Staff The Myth Groupie (Pamela Des Banes)

Q: What book did you most enjoy TreyMoye: Lady Boss (Jackie Collins) James Hane: 1001 Ways to Irritate Dr. Cocke: Demopolis: The Real Gar- reading over the Christmas holidays? Your Friends by Using Voice Mail (James Will Barnette: Are YouThere God? It's Hane) den of Eden

Jon Meacham: Sex and the Single Girl Me, Margaret (Judy Blume) Sharley: Under Bleachers (Helen Gurlcy Brown) Dr. Brockeft: My Turn (Nancy Re- Todd the (Seymour Butls) Reuniting Science and Faith: Work by Former

Vice-Chancellor Is Finally Published by John David Rhodes obstacles to religious faith and converts Editor them into enhancements, if not proof, for the belief in a real creator. McCrady tries A work which embodies per- and succeeds at reconciling science and fectly Sewancc's liberal arts approach to religion, as in his assertion "that what is learning in a Christian context was pub- needed is not less science—but more lished last year by the University of the morality. It is not the restraint of the one, South. Seen and Unseen: A Biologist but the stimulation or cultivation of the Views the Universe, a study of religious other, upon which we need to concen- belief in light of scientific inquiry, by the trate." late Edward McCrady, finally reached One of his central arguments in bookstore shelves after a long road to proving the existence of a creator god is publication. especially interesting. He relies on the

Edward McCrady, an embry- scientific belief in causality that the cause ologist and geneticist with a Ph.D. from of any effect cannot be less than that the University of Pennsylvania, taught effect. He extends this to assert that in the biology department of the College since "conscious persons exist, so their from 1937 to 1950. He then served as the cause may be no less than a conscious University's eleventh Vice-Chancellor person." until his retirement in 1971. His career in This is the type of thinking academics spanned some 34 years, pre- which Walker Percy admired in siding over the University during one of McCrady's work and which led the Edward McCrady, eleventh Vice-Chancellor of the University the South. the most crucial periods in its history. of novelist to say of it, "His approach to a

Seen and Unseen represents recalculation of science is decidedly the culmination of years of work on a Journal, who expressed enthusiasm for unfashionable, sorely needed, and quite cutting it from its original length of 900 manuscript which McCrady calls in his its being published. fascinating." pages to the published length of some preface "a distillate of thinking about Unfortunately, Don DuPree, to whom much of McCrady's 300 pages. A substantial grant from the relations among science, philosophy, and death followed quickly his completion the credit for the book's publication is Wayne J. Holman, Jr.. Charitable Trust ." religion. . Long in being written of Seen and Unseen. This proved an owed, stated what he values in Seen and provided the financial means to push it McCrady says himself, "Whatever else impediment to its finding publisher Unseen thus: "McCrady's work repre- a through the final stages of editing and may be said of it, it cannot be accused of because, sort multidisciplinary in the words of Don DuPree, publishing. sents the best of having been hastily conceived or put supervisor of the book's final point of view; he refuses to pigeonhole editing, McCrady's vision in Seen and together" the — book's publication was "Commercial publishing houses are not any of his interests. Though he's fully Unseen is shaped largely by the influ- also long delayed Soon after its comple- interested in first books by dead aware of potential danger, he's unwill- people." ence of such Christian thinkers as C.S. tion, the manuscript was shown to edi- The manuscript then languished Lewis and TeilharddeChardin. McCrady ing to take science without religion, tors at Harper and Row and to Edmund during the 1980s until Edward McCrady aesthetics without ethics, or psychology takes what are considered to be scientific Fuller, a reviewer for the Wall Street III, McCrady's son, began editing it, without teleology."