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AMERICA'S FIRST LAW SCHOOL
VOLUME II, ISS E SIX MO DAY, NOV5\1BER 11,1991 nVEl"lTY PAGES Crime Wave on Main Campus Five Students Assaulted Five students were victims in three three unidentified men. The victims de separate incidents of assault on the main scribed their assailants as three Black campus during the early morning hours of men, with heights ranging from 5' 10" to _ ovember3rd. According to an announce 6'2". Two of the attackers were said to ment from Vice President for Student have a stocky build, while the third was Affairs Sam Sadler, the three incidents somewhat thinner. OCCWTed between 2:00 a.ill. and 3:30 a.m. Approximately fifteen minutes after According to Lt. Lacasse of Campus the fust assault occWTed, a student riding Police, investigation into the attacks is his bicycle near the stadium reported that still pending. Sadler's notice "empha two members of a group of six people sized that none of the assailants in these standing in the area, broke off from the three incidents is believed to be a student group and attacked him. The victim's at the College." Greg Brummett In the first occurrence, three male stu Party-goers survey the open bar at Fall From Grace. See story on page 16. dents travelling on College Terrace be See JUMPED, page 20 hind St. Bede's Church were attacked by Changes in Parking Appeals Procedure are Revealed By MATT HOLLORAN and merous problems caused by persons who bring appeals the burden on members of the Ap formed 10 dispense wilh ./ENNYCLJCK construction of the nett' groduatc Coru.rnitt.;;.:; ckcms fJil'u/uu:s . pt:als Cumminee. MercR nOle
Editor: Jennifer Oick Managing Editor: Heather Sue Ramsey To The Editors: By acknowledging this suppos idea how to parallel park. I am Production Editor: Kathryn O 'Connor This letter is in response to the edly general female trait, will writing to offer advice on eti Assistant Editors: Morgan Smith, Leeanne Morris "From the Editors" column on certain men suddenly feel moti quette to those who do. Political Editor: Nancy Killien page 2 in the October 28 Amicus. vated to refrain from certain For those students who have Arts & Entertainment Editor: Kevin Walsh The editorial was an attempt to sexual jokes or harassment? Will decided not to purchase a park Photo Editor: Greg Brummett explain the reasons for women's women's situation be improved ing sticker, parallel parking has Business Manager: John Edwards frequent silence in uncomfort by their own silence? become a way of life. Unfortu able si tuations such as sexual I am frustrated here with the nately, driving around in search News Reporters: Features Writers: harassment. I agree that a editors' acquiescence to this idea of a parking space and seeing PamArluk Tom Book woman's immediate feelings of of division between the sexes. cars strategically parked just far Greg Brummett RonnieOay degradation, humiliation, and Not all men misunderstand enough from each other so that Judy Conti Christian Connell powerlessness can explain her women, and not all women have another car can' t fit in between William DeVan Richard Hricik reluctance to assertively protest trouble asserting themselves in has also become a way of life. Suzanne FitzGerald Kathryn O 'Connor offensive behavior. However, I front of men. Besides, women's Although the former situation Natalie Gutterman Michael Reynolds am disappointed that the editors silence is one of the problems will remain, the latter can be Paula Hannaford Sandra Rizzo try to further rationalize women's here. The fact that some women changed with the cooperation of Matt Holloran Steve Schofield silence by resorting to a trite char may be (legitimately) reticent all students. Peter Kubin Mychal Schulz acterization of "the basic differ does not make their continuing If you have ever searched un Leanne Morris Kevin Walsh ence between men and silence acceptable. The situation successfully for a spot within a David Pfefferkorn Jarrell Wright women .. .in America" The edi we need to encourage is one in mile of the law school, you will Steve Schofield tors write that men, who are sup which women can assert them understand my concern. You are posedly socialized to be "con selves. Telling men to be more entitled to enough room between frontational," often fail to under sensitive is missing the point. bumpers so that you can vacate Sports Guru: Mychal Schulz stand that a woman may not be The point is to encourage mutual your spot without incident. As a Midwestern Correspondent: David Ziemer protesting sexual harassment communication and assertive commoo courtesy to all law stu Photographers: Bobby Carll, Carrie Leonard because she has been taught that ness between men and women, dents who are parking on the Cartoonists: Bob Dickinson, John Lohmann her "role is to make sure every not to have men tiptoeing around streets of Williamsburg, please Marketing Staff: Vanessa Elliott, Carl Neff, Stephanie Rever, body is at least comfortable, if "confusing," passive and poten don' t take more space than you Stephanie Stakem not happy." This statement is tially uncomfortable women. need. I have seen one person in Production Staff: Marc Bernstein, Peter Hetzel, Debbi Holmes, sweeping and inaccurate, and it Women and men can become particular park repeatedly about LeeaneMorris only widens the gap between more perceptive about each other 10 feet away from the last car Renaissance Woman: Morgan Smith women and men by making their only by continuing to break down that parked. Since the driver characters seem incompatible. It communication barriers. Instead does not own a Lambourgini is insulting to both sexes when of justifying a present, unfavor (which apparently doesn't have Letters to the Editor are not intended to reflect the opinions of the editors preach that men should able condition, we should be a reverse gear), I would urge this the newspaper or its staff. All letters to the Editor should be hesitate to make certain jokes in looking for ways to positively driver and all others to acquaint submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to publication. Writ front of women because women change the status quo. themselves with reverse. Please ers must submit their letters as computer ftles. Please include are not expected to be assertive Kathy Philpott (lL) don't take more than you need, if a double-spaced hard copy with your disk. "about things that make others we all share we can make this We cannot print a letter without confirmation of the author's (or themselves) uncomfortable." Dear Editor: inconvenient situation much name. We may, however, withhold the name on request What is possibly good about char I am not writing to offend more tolerable. Letters over 500 words may be returned to the writer with a acterizing women in this way? anyone who legitimately has no Sandra Rizzo(3L) request that they be edited for the sake of space. Monday, November 11, 1991 THE AMIcus CURIAE 3 Committee Considering Options for Expansion at M-W By WILliAM DeVAN years, according to Lederer. Fisher has moved his office to "first class" facility for the would bring. Other possible op A recent posting on the ad Lederer pointed out that all the Judge's Chambers behind school's legitimate needs. The tions for the expansion involve ministrative bulletin board an members of the law school the moot courtroom, and the 10- project would probably be scaled extending the library and class nounced that Marshall-Wythe community have been aware of stitute of Bill of Rights Law back later on. room wings of the building. Dean Timothy 1. S~van has space limitations for legitimate Journal has taken over Profes The committee has also con "10 many ways this type of formed a committee to plan for a needs for quite some time. Only sor Gerhardt's old office,leav tacted the university architect in thing is a chicken and egg prob possible building addition. Pr0- one of the three student joumals ing the building with no empty order to gain information con lem," said Lederer. The school fessor Fred Lederer, Chairman currently bas sufficient space to office space. cerning the present structure and must develop a firm proposal of the building expansion com meet its needs, he said. Addi At this point, the committee determine what limitations may involving the magnitude, cost and mittee said that as the size of the tionally, recent expansion of li is engaged in a fact-finding exist with respect to environ location of any additions in order M arshall-Wythe student body brary staff office space two years process. Questionnaires have mental and aesthetic concerns. to get funding, but until funding and faculty has grown over re ago and the addition of the per been sent to student organiza Although some individuals have comes through, the proposal can cent years, the need for addi sonal computer center in the tions and the committee has mentioned the possibility of add only be developed to a certain tional space bas become increas Library have "eaten" space nec elicited information from other ing another level to the current point. No immediate prospects ingly evident. Because the essary for the school's growing building users as to their needs. structure, no one knows whether for funding exist, so current stu- committee is just in the planning book collection. Lederer said the committee's the current building or its under stages of a proposal, no construc Lederer said faculty space is immediate goal is to determine lying soil can withstand the addi See BIGGER, page 7 tion would begin for several also at a premium. Professor what is necessary to create a tional stress such an addition SBA to Sponsor Referendum on M -W Smoking Policy
By PAM ARLUK and JENNY ing is permitted only in the lobby of the According to Dopp, the advantage of would agree to a change in the current CLICK law school, and in room 239. Smoking is the vestibule site she favors is that the area policy, but was strongly opposed to the At a special meeting held last Wednes prohibited in the student lounge, class is fully enclosed. Thus, nonsmokers could vestibule site. day night, plans were made for an SBA rooms and the hallways of Marshall completely avoid any contact with sec According to Wright, the area is sim sponsored referendum on the smoking Wythe. ond-hand smoke. Dopp noted that the ply too small and uncomfortable to ac policy at Marshall-Wythe. ' 0 date for the The choices offered in the second drawback to this site is that the area is commodate the number of smokers in the vote has been set as yet. question on the referendum are the small and could be uncomfortable for school. Wright said he would support a A two-ti ered structure for the referen naugahyde station directly in front of the smokers. designated smoking area in the naugahyde dum was discussed at the meeting. Ac administration offices, and the glassed-in 10 contrast, Dopp said the naugahyde station, and felt most other smokers would cordin!! to SBA president Richard Brooks, vestibule leading from the lobby to the tation in front of the administration of support that option. student will first be asked to vote on patio area. fices would be more comfortable for Brooks said that if the referendum whether or not they prefer a change in the Restriction of the smoking area be smokers, but non-smokers entering the results show that Marshall-Wythe stu current smoking policy. The next ques came an issue thi s year when Elizabeth offices or going to the moot courtroom dents want to place fluther mnits on smok ti on will ask students to choose between Dopp (3L) formed a committee with the \.... ould be exposed to unwanted smoke as ing in the law school, he will present the two proposed locations for a smoking intent to modify the current policy. At they passed the area. results of the referendum to the faculty. area in the law school, regardless of their Wednesday's meeting, Dopp outlined the A t the meeting, Jarrell Wrigbt (3L) Tbe College bas agreed to modify the ans wer to the first question. pros and cons of each of the proposed represented the interests of smokers. existing smoking policy if the faculty Under the policy now in effect, smok- areas. Wright said he thought most smokers approves. Promotional display in trophy case elicits negative comments SEReR Schedules AIDS Panel Discussion Wednesday
By MORGAN SMITH are shocked, disturbed and an not been removed, but merely tional experience, not merely as with Johnson's recent annouoce Students for Ethnic, Racial and noyed at the display is an indica had fallen down and was subse a source of controversy within mentrnaking us all aware that Cultural Harmony (SERGI) ",ill tion of the ridiculousness or quently put back up again. the school. AIDS is pervasive in our society, sponsor a panel discussion on immaturity of some people at According to Farris, "nothing Farris pointed out that L.A. including our law school, it is AIDS, Wednesday at 5:00 pm in this school. " has changed at all in the display Lakers' star, Magic Johnson, who important for people to know Room 124. While Farris said that noone since it was put up on Wednes announced that he is HIV posi that it [the disease] strikes hetero Speakers slated for the panel in the law school has come to day." ti ve last Thursday, said he will sexuals as well." include Peninsula area residents . him directly to complain about "The whole idea behind [the use his celebrity status to help "My hope, " said Farris, "is who have tested positive for the the display, he has heard of display] was to grab people's make others more aware of the that whether they [students] are HIY infection or have been di remarks made by others through attention and get them to think," risks the disease poses for all saying good things or bad about agnmosed with an active case of friends. According to the re said Farris. SERCH members people regardless of their sexual the display, they'll come on AIDS. The speakers have volun marks Farris has heard, some intend the panel discussion on preference. ' Wednesday," to the SERCH teered to discuss their experi stiudents believe the display is \Venesday to serve as an educa- Jody Anderson (2L) said, " panel discussion. ences as HI + and AIDS pa an attempt on his part "to shove tients and answer student ques his view down [their] throats." tions. Farris said the focus of the Merger Planned for M-W Newspapers Also on hand will be Rob dispaly is safe sex and the major By LEEANNE MORRIS both papers. Council consist of five students, Donohue, an AIDS educator ity of the materials are aimed at The Advocate and the Ami Click also said she hopes to two faculty representatives, one who, until recently, was affili heterosexuals. While some of cus Curiae will merge after a subscribe to the College Press community representative and ated with the Peninsula AIDS the posters and pamphlets do decision by the Publications Service to keep abreast of devel two officers. The editors-in-chief Foundation (PAF). speak to homosexuals, Farris said Council of the College to ap opments on other college cam of all school-funded publications Las t Wednesday night, their inclusion in the display does point Jennifer Click (3L) edi puses that may be of interest to are members of the Council as SERCH members set up an AIDS not amount to propagandizing in tor-in-chief of M arshall Marshall-Wythe students. well, but they may not vote. awareness display in the trophy favor of any particular lifestyle. Wythe' s official newspaper. In addition, Click said she 10 addition to Click, who will case in the lobby. The display, "Gay is here; the purpose of the At a three-hour meeting on would try to purchase a cross now be a non-voting member of composed of public service an display is to educate people about ~ov . 6, Click told the Council word puzzle for the newspaper. the Council, Marshall-Wythe is no uncements from magazines, safe heterosexual and homosex that if appointed to the position, "I feel very strongly about getting represented by faculty represen posters, pamphlets, and con ual practi ces. " she would merge the staffs of the puzzle," said Click. 'The tative Alamante Selassie, Mat doms, has generated controversy On Fri day, rumors circulated the two newspapers. second years will have to start thew Pull en (3L), editor of the within the law school commu that a pamphlet which outlined Click said the pages of the attending Legal Skills ethics lec Bill of Rights Journal, and SBA nity. the hazards of various sexual newspaper will be open to any tures soon, and they need some Publications Council represen C hris Farris (3L), SERCH activities had been removed due one wishing to contribute, and thing to do in there if they 're going tative Paula Sinozich (3L). The president and local gay activist, to student complaints. Farris she plans to maintain the regu to stay awake." council also selects the editor of said the fact "that some people explained that the pamphlet had lar features now appearing in The voting members of the _the Bill of Rights Journal. 4 ======Monday, November 11, 1991 1HE AMIcus CURIAE Troubled Lithuanians pay visit to Marshall-Wythe By PETER KUBIN rights and criminal protection. The sec- lithuania's unique situation has made democratic system, if you want to protect Unbeknownst to the student body, ond panel, comprising Professors Charles for some interes1ting problems. After the individual rights. "It was nice to actually Marshall-Wythe was the site of a brief Koch, Alamante Selassie, Stephen pullout of the USSR, lithuania found hear a positive view of the legal profes visit by a mysterious group of lithuanians Wenniel and Devins, primarily addressed itself as a fledgling democracy lacking in sion," recalls Marcus. on October 29. issues of separation of powers and free many of the basi,c building blocks of non- There is hope for those of us frightened The group of 11 lithuanian govern- speech. Themes of the day included the communist society, including lawyers. by the tightening (non-existent?) legal job ment officials made the school the last advantages of the U.S. Constitution, and Marcus particularly remembers the lithu- market. First years: it's not too early to stop on a two-week U.S. tour. The reason the difficulty in striking a balance be- anian Vice-President's remark that while start learning lithuanian. Your Eastern for the visit was to confer with some tween the opposing needs of effective you might not nc~ed lawyers in a military European career awaits, so long as you faculty members regarding questions of punishment and preservation of rights. state, you certainly do need them in a don't mind being paid in rubles. law and government and to assist in the dr~~~:!~~~U:::::!~::dfi_ SBA follows Federal Accounting Standards nal stop of the gang of 11, which consisted of lithuanian Parliament members and By SUZANNE FITZGERALD ticket sales grossed $2733 while expendi in the realization of the housing. Marshall the Vice-President of Lithuania. This At an uncharacteristically dry SBA tures amounted to $2134. Using the Wythe likely will obtain at least 46% of came after a week spent with the lllinois meeting on November 6, the smoking Federal Accounting Standards Board the space. state legislature and five days in Wash policy was discussed and a special hear method, previously rejected by the SBA, Prior to presenting the final item on the ington. According to Professor Neal ing on the issue was held. According to the net profit was $599. agenda, Brooks, in a rare act of showman Devins, who organized and coordinated SBA guru, Richard Brooks, there will be Also addressed at the meeting were ship, unveiled a blackboard inscribed with the visit, the purpose of the trip was three a student referendum on the topic, the broader W &M concerns. Brooks reported an eloquent message. It challenged: Ask IWt what your SBA can do for you, fold: to symbolically connect themselves results of which will be non-binding; (most on the proposed allocation of the new to Democracy through the U.S., to gain people would call this an opinion poll). graduate stude:nt housing. Ideally, but what you can do for your SBA. insight into the workings of a democratic After review by Dean Connie Galloway Marshall-Wythl! would like 60% of the Unsure of the source of his paraphrase, Biden, or rather, Brooks, proceeded with constitution, and to get cash. and the Faculty Executive Committee, 246 additional openings. Although law Since the discussion required simulta the results will be submitted to the college students comprise 41 % of the total gradu the meeting. La<;t on the slate was the Colonial Echo, neous translation apparatus, it was de in an effort to change the existing policy. ate population, tine proximity of the hous The outcome of the hearing is covered the college yearbook. Brooks has re cided that the meeting be private. None ing to the law school justifies such distri bution. quested that the law school funding of this theless, thanks to a high-level leak, your separately. publication be diverted back to Marshall fearless Amicus staff has uncovered what Next on SBA priorities was self-con Presumably, graduate students in other gratulation. Brooks lauded Dee Cohen's Wythe, citing lack of coverage and inter went on behind closed doors. programs would prefer to live in Ludwell hard work on the Law School Speaker's as it is closer to the main campus. est in a campus-wide yearbook. If ap The day was spent engaging in two proved, the change could occur next year, roundtable panel discussions. The first Forum for obtaining Mary Sue Terry as a Moreover, allotting a higher percentage lecturer. Delayed reaction? of the new housiing to law students would providing resources for a separate year panel, consisting of Professors Paul Accolades went to Tammy Moss, as ease the parking crisis. Lastly, this alloca book for the law school community. Marcus, Fred Lederer, Ann Henderson well, for the successful "Fall From Grace" tion also is supported by the pivotal role Apparently, composites just are not and Devins, mainly discussed property bash. As Steph Cangin disclosed, total the Dean Sullivllm and his predecessor had enough for Brooks.
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According to do a best-guess estimate based story was compiled from news say that if the reported probabil weakest point of the intake pipe Martin Bowling, Virginia on smaller leaks, Bowling said. reports published in The Wash ity of an accident stands up after and tightened accident response Power' s manager of nuclear In October, the RC assessed ington Post and The Daily Press.) further study, the government procedures. According to Vir programs, the inspections and fines against Surry totalling irginia Power recently re should move quickly to close ginia Power, these corrections, repairs would lower the odds to I $125,000 for two safety viola ported that the chance of a seri Surry. "It's an unacceptable situ as well as additional inspections in 10,000 by early 1993. He said tions - one that had to be fixed ous accident at the Surry nuclear ation where a single pipe rupture and other relatively minor re Virginia Power hopes to con twice, and another that had ex power plant, a mere ten miles could cause a meltdown," said pairs planned for upcoming vince the NRC that the utility's isted for 11 years. A $75,000 from Marshall-Wythe, is 1 in Robert Pollard, a former NRC scheduled shutdowns, have re analysis is overly conservative fme was imposed for a defect in 1,000 each year the plant oper scientist and current member of duced the risk of accident. and therefore overstates the po one of the plant's emergency ates. UCS. Virginia Power spokesman tential danger. Because there is diesel generators that is supposed The uclear Regulatory Pollard noted that NRC closed Bill Byrd said the l-in-1,em odds no precedent for a large cooling Commission (NRC) is investi the Yankee Rowe plant in Mas were "extremely preliminary," system leak that would lead to a See MELTDOWN, page 7 gating the report, which indicates sachusetts recently after deter and represented the combined meltdown, Virginia Power that the rupture of a single water mining there was a 1-in-lOO,000 pipe at the Surry site could cause chance its reactor vessel could a reactor core meltdown and crack and leak radiation. NRC Gerhardt predicts slow death for Roe radiation leak. officials contend that the two Both Virginia Power and the situations are not comparable. By JUDY CONTI as to avoid political backlash and you care, you should get NRC are playing down the re The internal inspection which "Roe v. Wade is pretty much which could hurt Republican involved." port, saying the chance of a cata detected the pipe problem was dead. The only question is how candidates. David Lee (IL) was curious strophic accident is probably part of an NRC-ordered program it gets buried." This was the Gerhardt also predicted that about the possibility of a federal considerably less than 1 in 1,000 for nuclear plants to detect po theme of Professor Michael Ger the dismantling which will occur solution to the abortion question and that the public should not be tential problems not considered hardt's October 29 discussion on will be done in a relatively quiet along the lines of Civil Rights alarmed. The NRC plans to study when they were originally li Roe v. Wade, sponsored by Law and slow manner. A lack of legislation. While Professor Ger the problem over several weeks censed. The inspections, sched Students for Choice. aggressive action will seemingly hardt stated that some minor but has no plans to close Surry. uled to be completed by the end More than 60 students at make it more difficult for Demo legislation may be passed, he The potential problem has of 1992, also included a com tended this forum which set out crats to rally around the pro doub~thatanythingtoosubstan existed since the l,650-megawatt puter-based probability analysis to explain and discuss the pres choice issue. What the Republi tive would be passed because it facility was licensed in 1972, but to rank the chances of cata ent and future status of this land can Court is trying to accomplish would be promptly vetoed by remained undiscovered through strophic events as a result of mark Constitutional decision. is a subtle change that takes place President Bush. At this time out the construction and licens newly discovered problems. The tone of Professor Gerhardt's so slowly that the opponents of there is not the necessary two ing procedures and was uncov The Surry inspection dis opening remarks was one of legal the change do not even notice it thirds Congressional majority to ered during an internal Virginia closed that a potentially cata and academic impartiality, in as it happens. override a Presidential veto, and Power inspectioo. The NRC sent strophic series of events could order to be able to discuss the Kate Atkins (3L) took issue accordingly, this type of legis la an inspection team to Surry in occur if there was a break in the issue openly and to have as many with this opinion. Her belief is tion simply is not likely to be mid-October, a week after the gravity-fed pipe that carries opinions represented as possible. that since it is so obvious that passed. industry newsletter Inside NRC cooling water from the James Gerhardt stressed from the Roe Y. Wade is going to he. over One of the final questions , disclosed the utility' s fmding. River. A rupture could flood an start that although this decision turned, it is precisely the slow asked by Kyle Johnson (IL), was Although a 1-in-1,OOO probabil adjacent building housing elec is not yet fully dismantled, the action of the court which has what overturning Roe Y. Wade ity is much greater than what is trical equipment, shorting it out, Supreme Court is definitely been giving women's groups and would mean for our rights to generally considered acceptable which could disable safety sys heading in that direction. As a pro-choice groups the chance to privacy as a whole. Gerhardt in the nuclear power industry, tems. In the worst-case scenario, result, he said, if you have strong mobilize and begin building the noted that while some contra Edward Butcher, deputy direc the cooling system could shut feelings about this issue, now is coalitions they will need when ceptives which act as abortive tor of the RC's radiation pro down, and the plant's two nu the time to get involved. the decision is overturned. agents might be outlawed in tection and emergency prepar clear cores could melt over sev Gerhardt explained that the In response, Gerhardt noted certain states, on the whole, the edness division, said "We don't eral hOUTS. controversy surrounding the that when Roe v. Wade is over privacy rights set forth in feel there is an immediate con "If this were to happen, it's a Court's interpretation of Roe v. turned and the issue about the Griswold v. Connecticut are cern." Martin Bowling, Vir bad accident," William Beckner, Wade is one of process. The legality of abortion is sent back sound precedent which are in no ginia Power's manager of nu chief of the NRC's risk applica question the Court is not asking to the states, "most states will danger of being violated or over clear programs, echoed this lack tions branch said. "There's not is whether a fetus has a funda protect abortion rights to some turned by a reversal of Roe v. of concern, saying the finding much stopping it. ]f you get water mental right to life, but rather, extent." With the exceptions of Wade. simply detected "bases that were down into those rooms and flood should the discussion about abor Missouri, Louisiana, Pennsylva Linda Jackson (IL), president left uncovered." those rooms, it's not a nice thing." tion be held in the state or federal nia, Utah and Idaho, the state of Law Studen~ for Choice, was A Washington watchdog The cooling water pipe prob forum. 'The Supreme Court will regulations which will ensue will extremely pleased with the event. group, the Union of Concerned lem is unique to SWTY because of most probably never talk about a most likely be more of a victory She and the other officers were Scientists (UCS), perceives the its design, NRC officials said. fundamental right to life," he said. for the pro-choice coalitions than thrilled with the turnout and the Despite admitting that some for the pro-life groups. quality of discussion that took of his past predictions have been However, Nancy Delogu (lL) place. slightly less than on the mark, stated that she finds it hard to Certainly everyone present left Gerhardt made a few about the believe that there will be such a with a better understanding not Come Meet Area Roe v. Wade decision. The first victory for pro-choice groups due only of the Constitutional deci was that the Court will go about to the fact that the pro-life groups sion-making process, but also Residents Willing to Discuss dealing with the case in the "most and politicians are so active and with a more informed opinion their Experiences with AIDS cynical, political way you can vehement about their position. about how the Court and state imagine." He added that very Gerhardt's response went back legislatures will need to go about little action, if any at all, will to one of the main themes of the dealing with Roe y. Wade and the occur before the 1992 election so discussion: "If you're not sure consequences of its fate. Wednesday, Nov. 13 r 5 o'clock Don't miss the next staff meeting for Room 124. • • • • • • • • • • • •• The Amicus Curiae •••••••••••••• Wednesday, November 13 Sponsored by SERCH (Students for Ethnic, Racial and Room 239 7:00 p.m. Cultural Harmony). 6 ======Monday, November 11, 1991 THE AMICUS CURIAE Housing Partnerships provides respite from law school grind By STEVE SCHOFIELD (2L) and Cheryl Bullard (2L), meet every provement increases the quality of life for Second, these trips give law students a Many law students may have forgotten Saturday morning and travel to the se- the people we help ..." chance to escape the security or monot the visceral joy of doing a project simply . lected houses to work for several hours. Working for the group gives each law ony of law school life and venture out into for the satisfaction of a job well done to Houses to be worked on have tJeen recom student a unique opporturlity to achieve the greater Williamsburg community. benefit others. The job may be simple, but mended by local social service organiza two things while being immersed in his or Some students, including this author, need the result is rewarding both to the doer and tions, churches, and people in the area. her studies. First, the work trips present a an occasional reality check to remind them the recipient. Volunteers range from the inexperienced "hands-on" situation in which students how people Ii ve and think outside these There is a group of law students who carpenter to those with more refined skills. can complete a job and be able to see the "hallowed halls of learning" . have not forgotten this basic principle of All that is really required is enthusiasm immediate benefits of their completed For more information on how to join life and participate in an organization and the willingness to commit some time work. There is much to be said for the Housing Partnerships, contact A udra called Housing Partnerships. Housing to the project. The time commitment is feeling of satisfaction in knowing that you Miller or Cheryl Bullard. Housing Part Partnerships is a statewide organization whatever one chooses to put into it. personally have helped improve some nerships also makes a great Legal Skills with a local office here in Williamsburg, According to Miller, "Now more than one's home. firm project. directed by Jack Mahrnns. The organiza ever, there is a need for Housing Partner tion repairs the homes of needy people in ships, due to the recession and overall 1HE the Williamsburg area. The group does homeless problem. Although we don' t TRAomoN work such as painting, roofing, building build houses, we try and make sure that at CONTINUES walls or porches, and general preventive the very least the minimum comforts are maintenance on the frames of the houses. provided." Bullard adds, " It may not Some of the houses do not have electricity seem like we're making a difference when or adequate plumbing. we just repair a porch or a roof when the The law students, led by Audra Miller whole house is in disrepair, but any im-
Heightened involvement improves image Resurrected Mary & William refrains from choosing sides The Good Guys: Tuesday, November 12 By LEE ANNE MORRIS job was hers if she would agree to sleep AAE: Tuesday, November 19 Kate Atkins (3L) and Judi Conti (IL) with the interviewer. While this is an are resurrecting Mary & William as a isolated incident, many women might feel strong, active group open to anyone who a certain amount of discriminatory pres cares about gender issues in the legal pro sure during the course of a summer intern fession. ship. The co-chairpersons said that while Mary & William is getting involved ~ going through the organization's flies, with professional organizations as well. which had been neglected for about five Member Kathy Philpott (lL) is organiz FIRM years, they discovered that Mary & Wil ing an effort to help the Virginia Women liam had once been very active, holding Attorneys Association with its research annual conferences that drew speakers needs. FINDERS from law schools such as Harvard and The group is also pushing the admini Cornell. stration to get courses offered that are "We have a prestigious hisfory to live listed in the bulletin but may not be avail up to and we want to do that," said Conti. able for more than three years. Conti said ~ But according to Atkins, the group has they are lobbying for courses other than been suffering from an image problem just those dealing with women's issues. during the last few years. She said a lot of One thing Mary & William has done in Legal Job Services. people have been turned off by its politi the past and is continuing is its volunteer cal activist approach on issues such as effort with A valon Battered \\'omen 's abortion. Shelter. Students interested in offering We Help You Put Your Best Conti nplained that "Only people that legal and other assistance should contact strongly identified themselves with the Janie Kong ( IL) who is coordinating the Resume Forward. feminist movement felt welcome." effort. Firm Finders is an employment service created specifically to help attor This year's group is dedicated more to Atkins will be coordinating the law neys and other legal profe ionals find jobs. You simply complete a ques examining the professional issues facing school acti vi ties surrounding " -omen's tionnaire telling what geographic area, firm size and practice area you prefer. women in the legal work-place than to tak History \ fonth in March. Last year's From there, Firm Finders will compile a list of firms that match your criteria ing narrow political stances. Atkins ex events incl ude~ a film series and a speaker Firm Finders then works with you to ensure that y ur resume and cover plained that a group of members might get series, and Atkins promises this year' letters are properly prepared, and returns them to you completely ready for together to work on a particular political celebration will bigger and better. mailing. You just sign the letters and drop the materials in the mail. issue, but the group as a whole is shying Conti said the new \fary & " -illiam "'e offer four affordable and convenient plans. Included in the price of away from taking sides. wants to be whatever its members want it each is the preparation of all cover letters and envelopes, postage costs, and "There's room for all political agen to be and is looking for new channels in access to our extensive data base on firms throughout the l-nited States and das," Conti said. ·,It's not a consensus which to direct its energy. She said the Canada group." group would like to combine it forces In light of their new professionalism with other student organizations such as finns approach, the group is planning a series of Students for Ethnic, Racial and Cultural ost S36~ . 50 workshops to begin in January on gender Harmony ( ERCH) and the Black Law Plan B: Identification c>f 100 finns Plan D: Identification f:oo finns discrimination in the workplace. The first Students Associati n (BALSA) to further ec'st: ~"" - .OO workshop will look at how to handle sex. mutual g als the groups may have. The ual harassment as a summer aS5oc.iate group is al 0 considering co-sponsoring a F r J.l1 additional ::'5, our experts will polish and professi nalize your without jeopardizing a possible job op speaker for the Institute of Bill of Rights ft!sumC: r cm'er letter. Consider the \'alue of your sanity, the importance of portunity. Atkins said that Associate Dean Law, and it is seeking active faculty and efficiency, and the seriousness of your future. Conta t us today for more Robert Kaplan, who has given a work administrative involvement. information. shop in the past on interview tips f r "'Ye 'w g t a really fX>sitive, energetic 112 W. Kirk Aye.. S.W.• Roanoke. "Virginia 24011 l'.. omen, t Id her of one "-illiam and ~fary outlook," nti said "Enthusiasm and t703) 982·3711 student who was essentially told that the positive input are the key ingredients." Monday, November II, 1991 1HE AMIcus CUR!AE ======7 will have to be approvoo"by -e CeiJ.tral BIGVEIl, from page 3 administration and the Board of Visitors to get onto the university's building pr0- dents should not expect to see the bulldoz gram. Routinely, funding would then ers move over from the new graduate come from the state with contributions housing to start digging up the turf imme coming from private parties for certain diately surrOlmding our current building. portions of the project The committee "hopes to have the ~c The committee encou:ra",oes sug.,oestions dimensions of a project put together by from all members of the community. To June, presupposing that all interested prevent slippage, the committee requests people in the [law school] community that all suggestions be made in writing. supply necessary information in a timely The committee is comprised of Profes manner," said Lederer. sor's Barnard, Donaldson, Heller, an4 Mter a proper proposal is developed it Lederer as well as SBA representative
fines are, at this point, proposed penalties, MELTDOWN, from page 5 irginia Power spokesman Carl Baab said to supply backup power to the facility. A the utility would not contest them, adding $50,000 fine was levied for an electrical that the utility "does not take issue with ARE YOU EVER problem in safety pumps that help shut the NRC's findings." down the plant in case of a problem. The fine for the emergency diesel PRESSED FOR TIME? Accoo:Iing to the NRC's Kenneth 0aIk, generator violation was $25,000 higher although the violations have not yet re than usual because the problem was dis sulted in a radiation leak or other emer covered by an mc inspector, not by the gency, "you had, in both cases, a degraded utility. 'irginia Power was notified twice © ability to re pond to emergency condi before the problem was repaired properly. I BE'N PERFECT tions and y u were not aware of it, which The second violation temmed from an was not a ceptable." The urry plant was electrical problem that could have di - on the NRC' "'watch Jist" of troubled abled safety injection pumps that are part nuclear plants from Juue 1989 uutil Juue of Surry's emergenc . shutdown system. The Perfect Word 1990. Baab said utility officials have known Clark also .aid the :-:RC does not be inee 1980 that the plUllpS would have to lieve the re ent fine indicate a new. be operated manually during an electrical Processing Service chronic problem. Although th October outage, but believed that wa a "ccptable. Specializing In the Following:
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Random class, and decide, within limits, what knowledge of the ness, as he defined it, was literally assigning a number to The issue of grade parity in first year classes is not a law a student must possess to receive a certain grade. All each student and drawing the numbers out of a hat. Since question of professorial freedom but rather one of funda of these decisions fall within a law professor's area of I could not ensure that the selection process was con mental fairness, As stated in the last issue of the Amicus expertise because they involve legal questions - what ducted entirely at random, he could only provide me with Curiae, Marshall-Wythe adopted a policy in the spring textbook will best help my students learn the law, what a conditional answer. He responded that assuming the of 1991 requiring "[t]he distribution of grades in all class discussions will add to my students' understanding students were chosen for each section entirely at random, sections of the same first year courses should be essen of the law, what standards must my students meet to then the intellectual abilities of the students in the two tially uniform," Such a policy was long overdue. demonstrate that they understand the law. classes would normally be rather equal. Unfortunately. When I was a first year. those of us who by happen However, the normalization of grades across sections he was unable to give me any fixed percentages or stance were students in Professor Selassie's Contracts of the same class is not a question of academic freedom probabilities. In any event, the school could commis ion section, were the unwitting beneficiaries of the lack of for it is not a fundamentally legal question. Rather. the an actual statistician to find the answer to this question. such a policy. Each of my classmates who eyeballed the question is really one of probabilities and best answered Essentially, the problem with the old system was one first semester grades of our compatriots in Selassie's and by a statistician: what are the chances that (\·... 0 groups of offundamental fairness. The system left people feeling Dean Sullivan's sections readily discovered that the students - one numbering 70 and the other numbering that an arbitrary assignment to one section or another grades in Dean Sullivan's section were on average sub 110 - who are randomly selected from a class of would affect their class rank and thus their job prospects. stantially lower than those in Selassie's section. Granted, students with comparable intellectual abilities, would If any institution should be sensitive to such critici m, it the students in Selassie's section could possibly have manifest substantially different scores when given a test is a law school where issues of "fundamental fairness" been more intelligent than those in Sullivan's section. on the same subject matter? and "due process" are actually discussed in class as part Another plausible explanation, however, was that the This question is not unique to the law school and of the curriculum. However, until April of 1991, this students were of roughly equivalent intelligence and appears repeatedly in other academic environments. In school had declined to remedy this problem. Moreover, possessed an equivalent understanding of the material, an attempt to shed some light on the issue, I contacted a even if it were shown that sections chosen at random but the professors simply differed in their opinion of their statistics professor at Old Dominion University and routinely differ in their intellectual ability, I would students understanding of the material. asked him to speculate on the probability that two classes suggest that this be communicated annually to each new Some may argue that this issue of student grades of approximately 70 and 110 students, chosen randomly class of fust year students. The goal, after all, is not just should fall entirely within the discretion of the professor, from all the students who matriculate at the law school, fairness but the appearance of fairness.
Grade curves not representati ve~ of student performance who support a mandatory curve is that law school grades When that latitude is restricted, professors are backed can be mapped out on a purely objectiv,e and mathemati into a comer and forced to make decisions they do not Jarrell Wright cal basis. This assumption is inherently flawed because believe are proper, based on a mathematical model that law school examinations are poorly suited for strict should not even be applied in such a context. cun'es. Grade cun"es are generated by compiling statis Of course, this hurts the students as well. Because the The story goes like this: Law school professors tical norms into an assessment of average performance. system we currently have generally tends to award more determine grades by hurling stacks of bluebooks down Although it is possible to think in terms of statistical high grades than low ones, students in both the top and flights of stairs, and your grade in the class depends only norms on objecti"e tests like the SAT or the LSAT, the bottom of the class would lose - a mandatory grade upon where your bluebook lands on the staircase. The concept does not work quite as well when applied to curve would shift all grades down a notch. This impact cynicism in this frequently-cited story reflects a general subjective examinations. would disproportionately harm those in the lower end of dissatisfaction with the unpredictability and apparent One's performance on a law school exam is contin the class by misrepresenting their grades to ever more irrationality of the grading system. Because of this gent upon a wide range of factors - your substantive demanding employers. Although the class ranks may dissatisfaction, some students and faculty have urged answer being only one of them. The reasoning you used remain relatiYely stable, the grades used to calculate that a strict grading curve be imposed. However, this to support your answer, the writing style in which you them go down. suggestion will not remedy anything that may be wrong presented it, and even the quality of penmanship you As a result, students at William and Mary would not with the current system. A mandatory grade curve would displayed also have a strong influence over your final compare as favorably to students at other law schools, serve no useful purpose and, in fact, would be detrimen grade. There is no way these highly subjective factors especially those law schools which haye the good sense tal to the students, the faculty, and to the school as a can be quantified in a way that is either accurate or to take a more pragmatic and rational approach to grade whole. In short, all that a mandatory curve would do is meaningful. Thus, imposing a strict cW'Ye on law school curves. Given the current condition of the economy and to force the professor to make sure that as many blue grades would not present a realistic index of students ' the hiring market, this consideration has to be critical. books land on the top stair as on the bottom stair. relatiye performance. The idea that it could is specious When William and Mary students do not look as good to First, let me state that my argument has nothing to do at best and preposterous at worst. potential employers, fewer students find work, and fewer with the issue of whether two professors teaching differ Along the same lines, a mandatory grade cun'e would employers bother coming on campus to interview - that ent sections of the same class should consult each other eliminate the flexibility professors now have in grading hurts everybody, regardless of grades. And it also hurts before assigning grades. Of course they should. One exams without increasing the fairness of their results. If the law school itself. Lower grades, fewer employers, student's exam paper for Professor Marbury and other there have to be as many C's as there are A ' s, for and fewer offers not only mean lower prestige for the student's paper for Professor Plessy, if comparable, example, the professor has to make a tough choice. school, but also smaller contributions from future alumni. should receive comparable grades for Constitutional Either give more students C's for work that the professor Every single one of us has wished for more predicta Law. Howeyer, this is completely different from stating believes more appropriately deserves a B, or give fewer bility in the grades we receive after exams. We have all that Marbury and Plessy should be forced to impose a students A's for work that the professor believes to be complained that our final grade does not always seem to strict bell curve upon the grades of all students in their truly outstanding. reflect our interest in the class or our preparation for the classes. In a subjective setting, the professor has to be given a exam. And we have all dutifully grumbled our own The fundamental yet unspoken assumption of those great deal of latitude in assessing student performance. personal version of the staircase m)th. But whether grades are too subjecti"e is not the central issue. "Crossfire" is a regular feature of the Amicus Curiae. It is an open forum for students to present yiews on The law is more art than science, and our ability to controversial issues. Any student interested in writing on an issue for "Crossfire" should drop a note with practice law cannot be quantified precisely and plotted hislher name, year and topic in the Amicus hanging file. It is not necessary for a student interested in ,,,Titing out on a scale. We are here to learn how to be lawyers, on one side of an issue to find a party to write the opposing view. Although "Crossfue" topics are subject not paralegals. No bright lines and mechanical distinc to editorial approval, opinions submitted will not be edited by the Amicus staff. "Crossfire" submissions will tions await us in the real world - law school is the wrong not be printed anonymouslY. place to impose such artifices. THE A~ucus CURL~ Featured Commentaries Monday, ovember 11, 1991 9
We are in law school not preschool who spoon feed us each day), we knmv However, inconsistency is nowhere hailed motivations might be. that in law, as in life, the more facts we can as laudable.) They are inconsistent be I would submit that even if we made Sandra Rizzo ascertain, the better informed judgments cause they do tell us what time the classes unwise choices, that should be our pre we can make. This sounds like another will be offered, even though they must rogative because we are, after all , in law Weare in law school not preschool. rational, incontrovertible statement on its realize that some happy preschoolers school. Some of us will be making impor This sound like a rational, incontrovert face. Ironically, some of the administra might not take a worthwhile course be tant decisions for clients in a few months ible statement on its face. However, orne tors of Marshall-Wythe disagree with this cause it is taught at 8 a.m. on a Friday, or or a few years. We are being trained now of the administrators of Marshall-Wythe statement also. at any time on a Friday for that matter. to make those decisions in the most in have, by their actions, begged to differ They have manifested their disagree They have decided that none of us have formed way possible. During that train with the statement. ment \\>;th both of my presumptively in pressing family obligations that might ing, we have been told to ascertain as They have done so by depriving us of disputable statements by forcing us to necessitate arriving home by a certain many facts as we can. It is anomalous that information that we deserve to have, by select our classes without the benefit of date; that none of us need money so we those administrating that training do not deciding by administrative fiat that we important information which is withheld shouldn't be able to work for the ma~ follow one of its basic tenets. I would urge preschoolers are not smart enough to make from us - the date of the scheduled final mum possible time over our "vacation"; reconsideration of the current policy of an informed decision when presented with exam. that none of us need a break from pre withholding pertinent information based all the facts, so they will keep some of Surprisingly, they are inconsistent as school to maintain our sanity (or recoup it on my faith both in what the professors at them from us. Since we surprisingly have well. (fhis occurrence is not a departure as the case may be) and most fundamen Marshall-Wythe have taught us, and in picked up some law in preschool, (with from the practice of the legal profession as tally, that we are not intelligent enough to the students at Marshall-Wythe them sincerest thanks to those wonderful people you know from reading court decisions. make a wise decision no matter what our selves. The futile job search takes its toll on all sonal and altruistic. go to law school. Marshall not the end result that is of para Kipling: Richard Hricik A $50,000 loan bill awaits my Wythe has taught me much. My mount importance. To define ''To risk everything you own on graduation, as I have borrowed greatest learning however, has my self-worth in terms of GPA, one game of pitch and toss and every penny for my education. I come outside the classroom, as class rank, or summer job is to lose; and with broken tools re It is the subject no one likes to also have the pressure of provid law school has forced me to give away my identity. I cate build all that you lost ten times talk about. Yet it is on the minds ing for a sick parent, who cur define my own standards of suc gorically refuse to do so. My over and never mention a word of everyone of us. The lousy rently works out of necessity. cess. I am successful because I own sanity demands nothing less. of your loss. If you can do all of economy and the lack of jobs. Watching her work herself to believe in what I am doing. It is To paraphrase Rudyard this ..... the world will be yours." The anxiety among my friend.~ death i" lcilli.ng me. and classmates is overwhelming. These type of pressures exist Everyone puts on their best face for all of us and they are all and smiles and says everything different. For some it is provid is OK. We make jokes and build ing for a wife and children. For Another view by lohn Lohmann icons out of our rejection letters. others it is answering well-mean We make light of the seriousness ing friends and parents who want of our situation to preserve our to know if you have received a sanity. job offer. Still others must an Despite these efforts the pres swer to another's expectations of sure takes its toll. The frustration their own performance. The 'THE "UNBE~TABLE" PRE z.~ #- 2 of the job search translates into messages we receive of concern THE SAGA.. CONflNUFS ••• irritable dispositions and lack of become twisted into personal motivation. Being prepared for condemnations. "I know you'll tomorrow's class seems even fInd a job" and "You' ll be OK" 1~IIJbS I\~ more like an exercise in futility are contorted in our minds and than usual. come out as, "What is wrong GE1i1tJ& Mv.ol The anxiety is insidious. We with you?" and "Why can't you . ~E"R·.· come back after finishing our fmd ajobT .TM ~ c::Pn M6IIC. •.• first year. We are proud of our These anxieties and doubts are achievements and excited about a part of every resume dropped our futures. The pride gives way in OCPP and in every cover let and is slowly replaced with fear ter written. As the job season and doubt. The pressure of fmd winds down, these pressures be ing a summer job, which will come greater with every inter more than likely determine our view. job upon graduation, quickly I rise above every rejection builds. Right now determines and lost opportunity. I focus on where we will or won' t be after my accomplishments, a success graduation. ful undergraduate degree, strong The pressure affects even work experience and my law those among us who have found school performance. But every summer employment. They are rejection takes a little out of me, happy, but fear sharing their and the fire that was my pride of success at the risk of alienating 2 months ago has at times turned friends who are still looking for to embers. work. Everyone' s relationships I ask each one of us to ac are strained. knowledge that these pressures I came to law school with high exist in everyone of us in our expectations. I left a successful own ways. We need to recognize career where I was on the fast and be aware that these pressures track for promotion. I left to are real and are felt by all. pursue higher goals, both per- I do not regret my decision to 10======Monday, November 11, 1991 THE Al\1]CUS CURIAE Life after law school Ziemer trades fellowship for job in entertainment law BY DAVID ZIEMER play you for money. He'll throw as soon as I got even one single do I have to listen to the same worse. I met this one clown who MIDWESTERN the first game and ask if you want inten'iew. As that still hasn' t stupid lawyer jokes I'm sure you has to make a living doing Merle CORRESPONDENT to play for double. You say no, happened, I was looking pretty all knOoW, but now I have to listen Haggard covers - I'd rather die, I have good news and bad take the money and drink it. It's shaggy - not as bad as Professor to these as well: honest to God, I really would. news from the land of life after a pathetic life, sure, but it is my Hardy, of course, but stilllPretty The really big money in country law school. The good news is life all the same. And it sure damn shaggy. Q: What do hemorrhoids music coyers is doing that Randy that I resigned the fellowship at beats actually learning how to This one old sot in the bar and cowboy hats have in com Travis guy' s songs, but if I the Green Acres School of Law. play well and hustling otllers. thought I was actually Hank mon? wanted to do that, I'd haye to The bad news is that I'm singing So anyway, I went back to the Williams, Jr. and asked me for A: Every asshole gets olle shave and get a haircut. Plus, I'd in a Hank Williams, Jr. cover bar, but there wasn't much going my autograph. So I wrote Oon this sooner or later. have to sing about Im'ing some band. Here's how it happened. on. Yentsch had gone from being beer-soaked napkin, "To Elmer Q: What happens when you dumb country trollop that's One day after work, some of passed out on the bar to being Schwulst, my only rowdy friend listen to country music back cheating on me (yeah, right!) the other fellowship recipients passed out on the floor, oblivious left, Hank Williams, Jr." wards? instead of singing about gettin' and I decided to go to the Pioneer to the people stepping over him, The next day, it was like mi A: You get your wife back, drunk and raisin' Cain. Of course Inn, a hick bar in an unincorpo and Gonzales was explaining to raculous fate had struck. I was your job back, etc. the worst thing about trying to do rated hick burg, and get drunk as Wroblewski the difference be going through my daily, futile Travis is that I'd have to learn pigs, which we did. So I got tween grass and turf. So I just sat ritual oflooking through the want Other than that, it's a pretty how to sing, instead of just bel drunk and anti-hustled pool for a there, listening to the jukebox ads, when there it was! An ad for good life. I get quite a few law lowing like a drunken moron. while. and wondering what the hell had a Hank Williams, Jr. impersona clients as well. Mostly DWI's, Forget it! Anti-hustling pool is a great happened to my life. Before I tor. I called them up, drank a but that's okay. At least I can So I go on. Life after Law way to make money when no knew it, I was singing along with case of beer, auditioned and got empathize with my clients. School isn' t that bad really, so one, and I mean NO ONE, will the song: the job! The singing career' s going long as your stomach's bigger give you a real job. You playa "Hank why do you drink? Now I'm touring little hick great. There are 87 Dew Drop than your pride. "A country boy friend of yours as a dummy, sink Hank why do you roll smoke? burgs all over the Midwest, sing Inns in Wisconsin, and the can survive," even in the no a few nice shots, pretend you Why must you live out the songs ing about idiocy and dissipation, "Cheating Hearts" (that' s my holds-barred jungle of entertain think you're the best player in that you wrote?" and people love it! The only band) has already played 41 of ment law (my new specialty), the world (or at least the bar), and Now, when I graduated, I drawback is when I go back home them since I joined up. where I try to eke out a pathetic pretty soon a hustler comes up to swore I'd shave and get a haircut to family gatherings. Not only Things could certainly be existence. Ask Miss Demeanor By MISS DEMEANOR marriage, I understand the difficulty of I will say, however, that most rules, so quickly from a small, supportive and Hello again Happy Students! With your situation and so will confme myself like good manners, are designed to pro concerned school to a large, cut throat Halloween and Fall From Grace behind addressing only your question. tect you as much as those aronnd you. institution? us, and the Thanksgiving Holiday just I appreciate how eIl1barrassed YOoU must While the imposition of a mandatory non signed, "Missing the Old Days" ahead, I trust you are all enjoying the crisp feel, and respect your desire (00 worl<: things communication period does work (0 pre November air, the last few days of the out rather than break off an Ootherwise vent anyone student from asserting an Dear "Unemployed 3L," brilliant Vir&iIDa foliage, and the pleasant comfortable relationship. Obviously, the advantage over the others, its primary lloo have seen this sad transformation. respite from the throngs of Winnebagos offending behavior involved here is not of purpose is to prevent you from taking an Where once Happy Students would gladly until the Grand Illumination once again an entirely voluntary nature, so merely inordinate amount of time from your ac give away outlines and help each other finds our peaceful 'burg teeming with asking your roommate to try to "keep it tual studies to pursue what you will fllld is find cites, now many hide reporters and tourists. I hope as well that you have all dOown" would probably prove futile. an all-conlSuming, inordinately expensive, purlOoin study aids, Many simply blame taken a brief moment from your studies Communication is the key in this situ frustrating, demoralizing and ultimately the economy and the need to be more and job searched to reflect on the triumphs ation. Try (0 catch your roommate at a fruitless job search. aggressive to survive in the employment and sacrifices of those we honor with time when she seems relaxed and willing While Dean Kaplan may issue a gentle market, but i fear the transfonnation in today's holiday, Veteran's Day. to talk, and discuss the possibility of her w.arning that only 5-10% of first year cludes a larger percentage of those who My mailbag appears ready to burst this spending more time at her boyfriend's students actually find law-related sum believe that if they are vicious power week, so I will refrain from taking too apartment, or perhaps Motel 6. While I mer work, what he really means is that no mongers in school, they will be able to get much space for myself and move directly realize that the latter alternati ve may prove lLs get law-related work except those great job=bs and then relax and do nice to your pressing etiquette queries. too costly for the average law student, seven or eight who, before coming to law things. perhaps the Happy Couple could at least school, worked for Congressmen or Kings. Unfortunately, these people fail to Dear Miss Demeanor, invest in a Walkman for you. In fact, to hear fue Happy Students in the realize that the need to stay on top never My question is a bit delicate. I've third year class tell it, the 5-10% figure leaves, and they will never be happy un shared an apartment with my current Dear Miss Demeanor, does not refer (0 your chances of getting less they are advancing at the expense of roommate for the past year and a half, I'm a first year student. We haven't work your first summer, but rather to the others. I can only hope that the planned and we still get along great with one ex had any exams yet, so I don't know number of members of your class who expansiOon of the law school will not add ception: She's got this new boyfriend where I stand in the class rank, but I will find legal employment after gradu to the anonymity and callousness with and he comes over just about every think I should try to get a jump on the ation. which more and more of the entering evening, and they go into her room and, job hunt. OCPP explained to us that. So cheer up, and put those silly little classes are perceived. well, frankly, he's really loud. He moans we're not allowed to contact employers employment thOoughts out of your head. Of course, it could also be that despite and groans and sometimes outright until December, but I was wondering. Try to think about something more pleas how sweet she seems, Faye Sheely is hollers. It's so embarrassing that now If I just went ahead and did it myself, ant, like your upcoming Property exam. really a spy for UVA and is trying to enroll I just leave the apartment the minute without going through the OCPP of enough Power Tool study geeks to make the bed starts banging against the walL fice, would that be okay? Dear Miss Demeanor, Marshall-\~'- ythe look as bad as that school. I don' t want to move out, but I can't I know this isn't really an etiquette Whatever happened to la~' school get any studying done at home, and its question, but you can see why I wouldn't social life'! This school has changed so Confidential to "Purple and Proud" always either too hot too cold to ~' ork in ~' ant to ask anyone in the administra much since I first came here. Back Although I agree that Fee Simple would the library. Sometimes they' re at it all tion. I don't h .. nt to break any rules, then, theJre were lots of parties and be a darling name for a little boy, I would night. We get along great otherwise, but isn't it possible to bend them some chances to meet people, the Grad Thing suggest that you not break from tradition and I really love living here. What can to give myself every possible advantage was pack,ed every Friday night, and and stick with Pierson . Post ill. I do? over my classmates? everyone would help each other out signed, "Not Getting Any Sleep" signed, "Just Looking for an Angle" with class notes and outlines. Now it ************ seems that there are just 600 separate QuestiollS for Miss Demeanor should Dear "Not Getting Any," Dear "Future Personal Injury Lawyer," and anonymous competitors at this be placed in the Amicus Curiae hanging Your dilemma certainly is a delicate I am not in a position to answer ques school and! no one has time for anything file. The editors 'will make certain that she one. While I do not wish to appear to tions concerning official school rules or or anyonc~ aside from themselves and gets them. Leaers con be anonymous, and condone this type of behavior among policies. I write an advice column on their careers. will remain thaI way unless Miss De- Happy Students without the benefit of etiquette matters. Bow did MarsbaD-Wythe transfonn . meanor figures out who. you are. Monday, ovember 11, 1991 THE A.IvfiCUS a JRIAE ======11
Naugahyde by Bob Dickinson
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Say it ain't so! Dylan exposed; bought "Wind" from Trotter Hardy's friend By RICHARD A. HRICIK confirmed my initial reaction. The dainty voice on the do, I decided to try Bob Dylan' s agent. The agent's It was a dark and stoIDly night The voice on the phone other end of the line answered in typical New York secretary referred me back to Sony Records. Having was shaken and disturbed. This flower child of the '60s politeness. "Hey! Are you F@#%*&@ . uts?! " Check experienced doors being slammed in my face with much had a secret she had to tell. Her soul tormented, she could ing my Berlitz translator dictionary for New York I regularity (see my mailbox full of rejection letters) I was no longer keep quiet. Her voice was so husk)' it could understood her answer to be an unequivocal denial of the determined to get to the bottom of this. pull a sled. allegation. I figured the story was as dead as an 8 a.m. I decided to write to Bob Dylan himself. Go right to As she started to spill her guts I began to realize the Contracts class. the top and see if a letter threatening to expose him as a ...... - magnitude of her tale. The pictures that raced through I hadn' t given it another thought until I casually fraud would get any reaction. my mind were indescribable. I envisioned hundreds of mentioned the incident to Steve Schofield. Half-crazed I have still yet to receive a repl y. Lately, however, I thousands of former hippies calling for me to be burned with excitement he said he had heard Professor Hardy have noticed some strange events, even for Williamsburg. at the stake for speaking such heresy. "Bob Dylan did not had written that song. My keen intellect said something For example, while shopping in Merchant Square I write 'Blowin' in the Wind'," she whispered. is seriously wrong here! noticed I was being followed by a couple of Sony spies As any good investigative reporter would, I told her I sauntered up to Professor Hardy's office to confront posing as tourists. They approached me innocently by "I'd look into it" I hung up the receiver and lit another him. His response was clear and direct. As usual it was asking for directions. I was too smart for them. smoke to think about what sbe said. Tbe preeminent only the Marsball-Wythe rumor mill running at break I led them to the law scbool parking lot wbere I songwriter c:i. the 60' s was a fake. A phony. A nonentity. neck speed that had spread the half-truth. He said while promptly informed campus security that the car behind After much thought and consternation, I decided she was he was in college, a friend of a roommate of his, knew a me didn't have a parking sticker. Elmer and Jethro took just another whacked-out druggie in need of a little green guy who had a band in high school that put out an album. off to confront the perpetrators of such a heinous offense. for a fu. "This is what I've been reduced to," I thought He said he saw the album cover with the title of a song Needless to say I didn't stick around to witness the to myself. "Blowin' in the Wind" that predated Bob Dylan's re carnage. It wasn't that long ago . .. I was a prominent judge cording. This friend of a friend of a friend claimed that My phone now makes funny noises and my compact ready for a Supreme Court nomination. Then the fateful Bob Dylan bought the song from him and changed a disc club membership was inexplicably canceled. They day when the world found out I skipped a large-section couple of the lyrics. Dylan is now passing it off as his haven't seen the last of me and I vow to persevere. Legal Skills meeting as a IL. My colleagues turned, my own. Intimidation won't work on me. However, if the Sony life crumbled, and the Court, well, let's just say it went Armed with this new information I thought I would Legal Department was to offer me ajob.. .. up in smoke. So now I'm back at M -W forced to pay my give Sony Records another try. I was again greeted with If Bob Dylan should happen to be reading this I want dues once more. the same gentle reply except this time she threw in an him to know that I will fmd the truth. The only thing then To satisfy my curiosity I thought I'd check out her insult about my mother. that will be "Blowin' in the Wind" will be the remains of story. A quick calI to Sony Records of New York Now sensing a conspiracy and without much else to his shattered career. Stay tuned!
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Butler Delivers Boy; Nugent Wins Pool Sadler Seeks Info to Correct Directory Professor Lynda Butler and her husband, Tom Peck, are pleased to announce the Vice President for Student Affairs Sam Sadler is now seeking updated information arrival, at 7:09 p.m. on October 29th, of a healthy 8 pound 9 ounce son. Although for a supplement to the Campus Directories distributed last month. The Directories numerous students suggested names ranging from Bruce, Bvis Wendell and Free were sent to the printer before first year law students had a chance to provide the Wetlands, the proud parents have named the child Matthew Hamilton Peck. College with their local addresses. Phil Nugent (2L) was the winner of the Butler Baby Pool, coming within 6 ounces Students who wish to have the correct information included in the supplement of the correct weight and one hour and twenty three minutes of the correct time of the should submit it to room 203 in James Blair Hall by Monday, ovember 18. birth. Nugent's near-accuracy in these respects allowed his entry to prevail over all Copies of both the Campus Directory and the Law School directory are available in others. the administration offices. As winner of the pool, Nugent will receive an Amicus Curiae T -Shirt. Amicus Editor Jenny Click, as part of her ceaseless effort to recruit new members for the Celebrity Lawyer Grutman Speaks on Ethics newspaper, said Matthew Hamilton will also receive an Amicus shirt. Celebrity lawyer Roy Grutman will deliver a lecture tonight at 7:00 on the topic - Healher Sue Ramsey "Law and Ethics?" in Washington Hall , room 200. GrotIDan represented Jerry Falwell in his highly publicized suit against Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt. M-W Hosts Job Fair for '91 Grads In addition to Falwell, Grutman has represented such media personalities as author Marshall-Wythe played host last Friday to a job fair for recent graduates of Virginia Jackie Collins, and Operation Rescue leader Randall Terry. The lecture is sponsored law schools and employers from both the public and private sector seeking attorneys by the Off Campus Students Council. to fill current vacancies in their offices. The fair was sponsored by the six Virginia law schools and the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference. RFK, Jr. to Speak on the Environment According to Linda Spaulding, job seekers attending the fair were required to meet Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. , will deliver a lecture on "Our Environmental Destiny" at three criteria: graduation from a Virginia law school in 1991, passage of the Virginia Trinkle Hall on Wednesday, November 20 at 8:00 p.m. The speech will address the bar examination, and unemployed status. Spaulding said that all employers attending challenges that lie ahead for society in dealing with problems such as river pollution, the fair were required to have immediate openings for attorneys in their offices. global warming and the greenhouse effect. Associate Dean Robert Kaplan said he was pleased with the turnout at the fair, and Kennedy, professor and supervising attorney of the Environmental litigation Ginic had received no negative feedback from either employers or job seekers. Kaplan said at Pace University School of Law, has successfully prosecuted governments and he hopes to make the fair an annual fall event. companies responsible for polluting waterways in New York state, and won victories for citizens seeking expanded access to shorelines. The lecture is part of the William and Mary Speakers Series. Admission at the door is $4.00 for W &M I.D. holders and $8.00 for the general public. HSINGLING European Common 220-2344 Market & Bakery Thursday and Friday Lunch Buffet 11:30 - 2:00 $4.95 FREE DELIVERY ($10.00 minimum order)
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~r:______L_e_a_n_n_e_c__ u_su_m __ a_n_o _____"l~ ~1 ______M_a_r_k_p_e_r_it_z ______"1~ ~1 ______D_a_v_id __ D_a_lk_e ______~1 ~1 ______s__ u_sa_n __ K_o_~_i_C_k ______~1 Leanne devoted this past sum I I Once a INA business major, Mark I I Dave convincingly plays the role I I Susan (who is on Law Review) 1 mer to strengthening her arm I I now qualifies as the rookie Power I I of "that friendly, outgoing blind I I established herself as the pre- 1 muscles in preparation for the I I Tool of the century. Even before I I guy who loves to get drunk on I I miere Power Tool by calculating 1 competitive helium hand battles I 11 L job hunting season officially I I cheap beer, " so his classmates I I the G.PA and class rank of every I she knew would occur in Room I I opens next month, Mark received I I won't hide their confidential legal 1 I student (including those not on 1 11 9. Her demonstrated ability to I I an offer from Huntin' & Gruntin', I I skills memos from him. In fact, he 1 Law Review) in her first year I tell professors what SHE thinks at P.C. He took time away from I has perfect vision, but like a true I 1 class. Susan (who is on Law least three times every day (in I I working on his Law Review write-I Power Tool, has found a simple I Review) designed the coveted 1 cluding weekends) assures her I 1OIl practice to call Prof. Butler in the I I way to get more time when taking 1 1 law Review Sweatshirts (which I place in the Power Tool Hall of I I delivery room to ask for an expla- I I exams and encourage the unwary 1 1 are only available to those on 1 Infamy. I 1nation of the rule in Shelley's case. lito trust him. His sneakiness is I I l aw Review). Like Susan (who 1 I I 1 I envied by PT's everywhere. I I is on Law Review), they'll be 1 I I I I I I beige. I 1 1 I 1 I I I 1 I I I I I I LI ______~1 LI ______~I LI ______~I LI · _____ ~ ____ ~1 THE AMIcus CURIAE Arts & Entertainment Monday, November 11, 1991 13
Double vision video reviews Gallipoli provides a poignant tale of WWI friendship; Pacific Heights a tale of Landlord-Tenant Act perils
ByMUCHAELREYNOLDS sweeping scenery and there is plenty of it haunted Churchill throughout World War For one hour this movie did an excel & STEVE SCHOFIELD in this film, from \ estern Australia to II. lent job building up our curiosity; the Gallipoli - (1981; staning Mel Gibson; Egypt to Central Asia There is also a very We recommend this video for virtually suspense was well crafted. Just what was directed by Peter Weir) authentic feel to many of the scenes and everyone, especially fans of the obliga Keaton doing in his room with the door This film is the story of two friends characters. The film is well paced, never tory naked butt scene in every Gibson locked? Why is Modine so stupid? Why who trek through the Outback of Austra seeming too hurried, and the audience flick. ask why? In all fairness, Modine does an lia on their way to fight in World v ar I. acquires a genuine affection for the main Pacific Heights - (1990; starring 1.ichael infuriatingly good job in playing a not They begin their friendship with a footrace characters, although they could have been Keaton, Melanie Griffith, and Matthew too-bright young homeowner; neverthe at a county fair and end up together fight more fully developed. Modine; directed by John Schlesinger) less, only so much tension can be built ing the Turks in the Dardanelles. Frank, Another one of the central themes of A happy young couple buy their dream upon the stupidity of the central charac played by Gibson, is reluctant to join the the movie is how the British were willing house in San Francisco, live in the up ters. Army but eventually succumbs to the to sacrifice thousands of Australian troops stairs portion, rent the downstairs portion Sometimes the characters are simply pressure he gets from friends and strang in order to protect British troops landing to Keaton, and slowly watch their lives too frustrating. Steve even started ac ers alike. Although at first blush this may at the beach. Anger at the Brits has been devolve into a living hel\. Keaton, look tively pulling for Keaton near the end of seem to be a war movie, or anti -war movie, a great impetus in spurring the creation of ing like Batman on acid, plays a most the movie. Overall, the movie was well it is really about the bond that grows many good Australian and Irish fIlms, and convincing psycho tenant who has the law· produced and acted but it has too much of between the two young men as they are in this case that anger is well-placed. The on his side. Matthew Modine plays the a formula ending. We give it a general drawn toward a distant conflict and un slaughter at Gallipoli almost ended the fed-up landlord who vainly tries to evict recommendation because it was enjoy avoidable fate. budding career of Winston Churchill, and Keaton. Tensions rise in the household to able to watch, even if it's not great cin Director Peter Weir has an eye for is believed by many historians to have a boiling point and then explode. ema. Dancing about architecture Sources revealed: MTV's compilation is a "stellar effort"; Lloyd Cole turns a comer on Don't Get Weird On Me, Babe
By KEVIN W ALsn sound quality, extensive liner Division's cathartic "Love Will music on each disc, its relatively sistent drumming, ironic lyrics, One of the questions that notes and even an essay by 01 ' Tear Us Apart," a song made es economical too. droll vocals - it's all here. people most often ask me (right Dave Kendall himself. pecially despairing by the fact Don't Get Weird On Me, Babe On much of the album's sec behind "How do you maintain Volume One includes the that the lead singer hung himself - Lloyd Cole ond side, however, Cole adds your boyish movie-star good Stone Roses' recent dance hit soon after recording the vocal. On Don't Gel Weird On Me, full orchestration. For the most looks?" and "What's that "Fool's Gold," Bob Mould's The rest of the band went on to Babe, Uoyd Cole's excellently part, it works, as on the painful, smell?'') is "Where do you hear driving, optimistic "See A little become New Order and their titled second solo album, Uoyd brooding "Butterfly," the coun all that wacky new music?" light," XTC's paean to atheism "Perfect Kiss," an ode to their continues his exploration of try-ish "There For Her," and the There are a munber of sources. "Dear God," the Church's excel former lead singer, immediatley wordy pop songwriting by ex hypnotic "What He Doesn't An obvious one is a good radio lent, eerie "Under The Milky follows "Love Will Tear Us panding it into an orchestral set Know" (complete with synchro station, like WCWM (90.7 FM) Way," Robyn Hitchcock' s Apart" on this compilation. ting. nized chirping crickets for per and WVGO (106.5 FM); both bouncy lost-love analogy "Bal The inclusion of Modern During most of the Eighties, cussion). On "Margo's Waltz" a are hit-and-miss opportunities to loon Man," and World Party's English's 1990 re-make of their Cole offered up literate guitar meditation on emerging from the hear interesting new music. I superlative popcraft on "Put The early 80s classic ''I'll Melt With rock, updating Bob Dylan and mourning period following the also read a lot of music maga Message In The Box." Also You" is the only glaring mistake Lou Reed, with his band, The end of a relationship, the swel zines and often, after reading an included are songs by Red Hot made in compiling Never Mind Commotions. Songs like "Per ling strings and cautiously up intriguing review or interview, Chili Peppers, Cocteau Twins, The Mainstream; the brash cool fect Skin" and "My Bag" quietly beat music reflects perfectly the I'll take a chance and buy some Camper Van Beethoven and of the original is replaced by a established him as one of the song's message of "finding a new thing without ever hearing it. others. slick, stiff recording and the re low-key geniuses of his time. way of living". On the divorce Also on this list is MT 's Volume Two is - amazingly sult is as flaccid as it is pathetic. His underrated self-titled first tale "Half of Everything" how "120 Minutes," which airs every even better. Kicking off with The only other complaint I can solo album, released last year, ever, the orchestration sounds ex Sunday night at 11:00. Hosted R.E.M. 's chilling "Orange imagine about these compilations filled with witty, tuneful exami traneous to the song and added by obligatory British guy Dave Crush," Volume Two plows is is that, if anything, many of nations of love and confusion, just because it could be added. Kendall, "120 Minutes" offers a through the Ramones' nostalgic these selections are too predict was the culmination of that prom Don't Get Weird On Me, Babe weird mix of alternative videos punk classic "Do You Remem able. A rare track or a live per ise. (a line which, by the way, ap from the obscure to the classic. ber Rock 'n' Roll Radio?", formance here or there would Now, Cole has turned a new pears on the B-side of the first You're likel y to see a Cure video, Morrissey's stately, plainti:v e have been welcome. comer. Sort of. On songs like single and nowhere on the al followed by a itzer Ebb video, "Everyday Is like Sunday," the All in all, "120 Minutes" Never the Byrdsy album opener ''Tell burn) is an almost natural exten followed by an interview with Jesus and Mary Chain's unique Mind The Mainstream is a stellar Your Sister," the rocking sing sion for Uoyd Cole. If Bruce somebody you ' ve never heard feedback-pop on "Head On," effort. ot necessarily a must along "Weeping Wine" and the Springsteen did it, it might be of. That's the fun of it. Echo and the Bunnymen's sinis own, but for those of you who are bittersweet 'The One You Never daring and weird, but Uoyd Cole Now "120 Minutes" has re ter and grandiose "The Killing interested in progressive music, Had," Cole continues in familiar has always passed himself off as leased a two-volume CD compi Moon," and Htisker DU 's con but don't have the money to buy territory. The first single of the something of an urban sophisti lation called Never Mind The trolled thrash on "Could You Be a lot of different albums, these album "She's A Girl and I'm A cate and he sounds right at home Mainstream. As compilation The One?" Songs by Violent compilations offer an instant Man" (known by many for it's among the strings. The fact that albums go, these are top-notch; Femmes, X, Depeche Mode and singles collection. The selec repeated line "She's got to be I I happen to like his guitar songs released on quality-minded Public Image limited, among tions are diverse and almost uni The stupidest girl I've ever seen") probably won't stop him from Rhino Records, Never Mind The others, are also included. formly excellent and, with 16 typifies this side of Uoyd Cole: a doing this again on his next al Mainstream boasts excellent Central to Volume Two is Joy songs and more than an hour of repeated, catchy guitar riff, in- bum. 14======Monday, November 11, 1991 THE AMIcus CURIAE At the theatre Bathgate's star disappoints; incredible Gun thought-provoking
ByR.L.CLAY ing, but somewhat entertaining ftlm. small-town high school basketball team the only ways to describe this sham of a Billy Bathgate - R in an attempt to beat the big boys. Won facade of a mockery. I could go on but I CAST: Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman, Year of the Gun - R derful characters, touching relationships think you get the point Loren Dean, Bruce Willis, CAST: Andrew McCarthy, Sharon Stone, and great acting performances by every Finally: Williamsburg Theater will be Steven Hill Valaria Golino one. showing Dead Again later this month. It's Billy Ba/hga/e isn't a bad fIlm. Unfor Year of the Gun is about a yOlmgjour NEWS FLASH: Worst mm of the year well worth the price of admission, offer tunately, it isn't good either. A high nalist in Rome during the mid-seventies, (possibly the decade) nomination to High ing intriguing plot twists and loads of budget gangster film based upon a top a politically charged time in that area of lander II. Utter trash and laughable are suspense. flight novel, its downfall is the screenplay the world. McCarthy portrays the jour and directing which combine to make nalist, whose attempts to write a novel most of the characters one-dimensional that mixes fiction with the current activi Book Review and thus incapable of evoking many feel ties of a radical, left-wing group land him ings one way or the other. in trouble. The Garden of Eden: An Hoffman portrays the big boss gang An interesting aspect to this fIlm is the ster, heading up a stellar cast, but his use of varied styles of directing and cine erotic twist of Hemingway character epitomizes the earlier criticism: matography at certain points in the movie one-dimensional, what a waste! that give the viewer more of a sense of By KATHRY O 'CONNOR Kidman shows off her wares quite being involved in the action, something of The Garden ofEden - Ernest Hemingway nicely in this film, both physically and as a live news coverage, or documentary The Garden of Edell represents a surprising, compelling and erotic twist on more an actress. The strength of her work is flavor. traditional Hemingway themes. Afficianados of Papa's works and those less undercut by a lack of any indication as to The acting by all parties is credible, familiar will be challenged by the intense exploration of human relationships and her character 's motives, most of which with McCarthy's effort being the best of sexuality in this novel. The characters and plot force the reader to go beyond the are inexplicable. the bunch. There are some problems wi th limits of tradition toward an open acceptance of the experiential, more specifically, T he biggest fl aw with Bathgate is the the belieyability of a few plot tn·ists, but if the sensual world. title character. Loren Dean, a newcomer, you can suspend your sense of reality, Published nearly 25 years after the author's death. the final version is a mere )ay_ the role and is horribly miscast. Year ofthe GWI is ultimately an entertain 274-page compilation of thousands of unfini hed manu cript pages. The editor B3thgate is supposed to be a rough, ambi ing film that may make you think. about acknowledge that much has been ex luded from the marketed v rsion. What 'iolls kid who's street tough. Dean look: some of the political i, sues it raises. remaim; is perhaps Hemingway's most mplete analy. is f the eiTe t of human re ar if he belongs in knickers, enrolled at a lationships on the human psy he. The noYel centers on a young American 'oup1c honeym ning n the Cote ~arding schooL ltjllst doesn't work. MOVIES AT LARGE d'Azur in the 1920s. Catheri ne Bourne, wife t f author Da\'id Bourne, bel,.>in_ to In spite of the abore Haws, thi. fi lm ill an attempt to get ~ome IISC Ollt of the que tion her identity aIJd role as a woman in what seems an ideal m.miag . The '\"a~n't bad. One of the reasons is Ste\'cn .ountless hours I' \"' . pent watching l.Till. He is one of those act rs you 'd moyies of every im:1g1nahk typc, I'll also novel pens as they awaken and breakfa:t at:1 ~ll1all hot'l iJ .\igues . fortes. The cycle of blmger and satic-fa ti n proves thL ' >\·eh1pn;<..111 f the pJ I, as lcscribe a, a journeyma.i) - nobody add a list of movie: J \\0111<1 recommend pivot~1110 Catherine yearns to sati her need for , "-p\. rati( n and David 'e 'k, lanty in nows his nanl' but you'r sure you'v' tllat are m':ubhle at th \"ideo:t re Ihat arc fy elf- his writing. Hemingway inlrooucec' these themes \\ Ith a fmllIliar Tl'nt) and ';:('n him in a few (1<'l<~n good films. Hill worth seeing. 'l1lls editi n'.; genre. SpoIl. : cc II mic. u c [detail that illlIDcdiarc1;. ,'armr"',l the r,-,oJer in it:J " jmj'lic:it;:o ;)1:1ys a " ugh bill c:mng guy who use~ hi: A.mero:an FZI'I'r - . \ _.( unl? Ke"in C siner De, pite the apparent "normal'y" of tht:ir marriage, Da\'id and atherine's: " n~idcrabJc intelligen e to look aft ' r in a film ahout family rdation:hips and individual needs Ous to write anJ her to e .... pl ore) ' any tht:m n a path of I ::(' ~ e he's f()IJJ of. B:lihgat ' and Ihe dealing with the unf:tiDl ' s. of liie. The destruction. Catherine introJuce- a third prim ,1f ~ 'hara : 'r . . fanta, who!.Jl' me ( -!\'lTm,ill t'haracter. thrills :md spill s of oi,' ~ de r:h'ing a la boili David and Catherine's lowr. While initi.J.!l y ber pr ' '~Iropeb Cailil'rine's \ nothLT plus for the film is the \'ork of Greg I t mond is the ha,·kJrop. I se~ h for identity, she later ,ene!> as th' :t.101 '. , u!'J.xmi,·e. unqu ':Ii ning womall l "'illis .1 S right-hand man to Hoffman' s l'irion Qw:st- \f;Jttllt'~\ I('t.onc llJJ l.illtb Dayid's ~olilary writing habit. requir'. ,'harncter. t -nfortunatdy, \\"illis' role i.,n·t Fiorentinn in a ~' mint=: -of-age moyie. \J1 thi may ce'm to give th' ph t. 1 ,':111 J:,:ure y u The J ardt.'/l ry promi !len t. Fim 'ntin .1lld a , 'emlI1;::ly llllOeatable awa~ t~a:'dell l is chock full of suc>plots and th 'ID'$ that will till ri.' c and challenge :lI1y reader. I :~{)lInJ oul the aforementioned with wr stling '~ll nent 3(t ,1;; tbe call1y::L t,1 Hemingway worked n this nm' I ~ r L- years unul hi, Jcath in 1 Let us arrange your call back travel! Daily deliveries to the la\v school TRAVEL SERVICE We Support the Marshall- Wythe Public Service Fund Mention this ad and U Travel will donate $5 to the Fund with your purchase of $250 or more" • Located in the heart of the historic area. 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Bassett's Restaurant 207 Bypass Road • 229-3614 Join us for great food! • Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. every day • Kitchen open late ..:) • Fresh, local seafood ... ., • Grilled steaks ... .. (1\'~i • Delicious sandwiches · · · _..c -€ ~~$~ Daily lunch and dinner specials THE AMlCUS CURIAE Society Monday, November II, 1991 16 Open bar, black velvet traditional highlights of SBA soiree M-W socialites enjoy sauna-like conditions at Fall From Grace By MUFFY ST. ARMAND combination of fabric that was imported from Richmond, in closet behind the bar, but man successful evening. On an unseasonably warm ever so touchable and tempting. spired many to expand their aged to exit the scene undetected. Late night destinations in evening for the second of No Most men in attendance were dancing horizons. Stars on the The band played several slower cluded the Green Leafe for last vember, the srudents of Marshall attired in what appeared to be dance floor included, but defi tunes that provided close time call, where rumor has it some Wythe and their escorts entered their interview suits. As one nitely were not limited to: 3L's for those not interested in engag Marshall-Wythe staff members the Grand Ballroom at the Wil third year commented, "They're Jane Sherman, Dave Arnold and ing in such public displays. lL's were sighted Fine eating estab liam & Mary Campus Center for used to begging in those suits Elizabeth Dopp; 2L's Missy are advised not to fret too much; lishments such as Frank's Truck the SBA's annual semi-formal, anyway, so they thought they Callahan, Scott Lesmes and Sheri next fall someone else will be the Stop provided a 2 am breakfast "Fall From Grace." might come in handy later in the Mearns; and lL's Hannah Sims center of gossip. for many and some sb.ldents were A social committee chaired evening." Several gentlemen and Mike Rausch. One couple SBA president Brooks re lucky to receive invitations to by 2L Tammy Moss created an took the opportunity to sport a sighted frequently was 3L Mike ported that money was made, the private parties where they en event that will be remembered more daring tie than usual. 2L Chu and "a friend" of Stephanie security guards did not have to joyed home cooked meals and an by many for months to come. Lawrence I'Anson was espe Rever's. shoot anyone and he was not early rehashing of the night's Gossip mongers will have to wait cially courageous in a colored The only indecorous displays forced to make entries in any stu events. until the spring for an event to shirt and a bold tie. The country of the evening were some late dent's "permanent record". One Many thanks to all who served rival this one. From the begin club look also proved popular night PDA's seen first at the cannot help but wonder if things as designated drivers, as well as ning of the evening to the end, among the gentlemen, with the tables and towards the end of the would have gone as smoothly those who made their way on the ballroom was the place to be camel hair sport coat worn by 2L night on the dance floor. This without the presence of three foot to post "Fall From Grace" in Williamsburg. Tobin Roth inspiring envy in reporter was smprised to srumble William & Mary security guards. festivities, and to those who real The Grand Ballroom was many. across one couple in the storage All in all, it was a stunningly ized the wisdom of calling a talj. awash with Fall colors and deco The debutante lL's were rations. The autumn theme was impressive in their uncanny imi reflected in the orange and white tation of past first-year classes at balloons that served as a ceiling "Fall From Grace". Many sec for the dance floor, as well as the ond-years were overheard ask artful positioning of pumpkins ing "Is that what we looked like throughout the room, and the cen last year?" The unanimous re GROCERY DELI terpieces of pumpkins, Indian sponse was "Yes'" corn, and fall leaves. The sea It was evident that students of Bulk Health Conscious sonal affect was marred only by all classes had taken to heart SBA the sauna like conditions which president Rich Brooks' advice Spices Sandwiches intensified as the evening pro with respect to the open bar. Bar Organic ... Green Salads j?Tessed. manaeers Caroline Berrettini and Party-goers were attired in a Missy Callahan reported that by Produce Classic Salads wide range of evening clothes. midnight grapefruit juice and rum Dairy Fresh Juices As usual, black was the color of had proven to be the drink of 1317 F-Richrnond Rd. choice for the majority of fe choice. Several social commit Free Range Eggs Fresh Herbs males. Styles ranged from mi tee members were inexplicably 229-3057 M&t 10-8 cro-mini to mini-sheaths to ankle surprised at the rate at which Soy Products Sun 12·5 length gowns. As at most fall vodka and gin disappeared. events velvet was a favorite fab Many in attendance remarked NOW OPEN ric. One ensemble was the talk that the bartenders were amaz (QC1'OSS from Safeway) of the evening - and the next ingly generous. A NEW TRADITION FOR MODERN NUTRITION week - a stunning black and Much to the amazement of gold number worn with coordi this reporter, dancing was the nating· shoes by 2L Susan focal point of the evening, after Korzick. Also noted with ap IL's Judi Conti and Amy Alli proval was the lovely gown worn son got things started with their by IL Patty Storey, who was be rendition of the twist. The sounds decked in a pink and white of CASPER, a big city band tl\g\,\\5 d ",,05\ an 229-6830 F REE Curling Iron With P ermanent Waves 10% W&M Student Discount IfI.----J IT'S TIME FOR DOMINO'S PIZZA~ Sun. - Thurs. 11 :00 - 1:00 a.m. Call us! 229-8885 Fri. - Sat. 11:00 - 2:00 a.m. \ifonday, November 11, 1991 THE AMIcus CURIAE ======17 Flashy Students Frolic at Fall From Grace Photos by Greg Brummen - Dave Arnold ponders thebrilliant smiles of his spouse Jane Taylor and friends, Michelle Joseph, Stephanie Rever and Michael Chu. Casper (NOT a law school band) kept the crowd on its feet as hapless boogiers sloshed their cocktails onto the dance floor. Recently married John Edwards caught in a public display of affection with his stunning wife Sheila Oassmates were amazed. In a desperate attempt to find a girlfriend, Andrew Herzig gave several women balloons. Suzanne FitzGerald was unimpressed In a scene reminiscent of undergrad frat parties, a gang of first-years heckled the bartender for stronger drinks. For some party-goers, half and half mixes were simply too weak. "" '" THE AMICUS CURIAE Events Calendar Monday, October 28,1991 18 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • GIFTED LEARNERS CLASSES begin, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • A TIENTION SECOND YEARS: Remember the early decision ap • CHILDREN'S ART CLASSES: Muscarelle Museum, 9 a.m. to 12:30 plications for PSF. Pick up applications at OCPP NOW! p.m. For further information call ext. 12703. • OFF CAMPUS STUDENTS COUNCIL: Roy Gutman, New York • VOLLEYBALL: W &M vs. UV A Adair Gym, 11 a.m.; W &M vs. City trial lawyer, author of Lawyers and Thieves, will speak on Law and Houston, Adair Gym, 7:30 p.m. Ethics. 7pm, Washington 200. • FOOTBALL VS. U. SAMFORD: Zable Stadium, 1 p.m. For • PDP OPEN OUTLINE RLE: 12:30 - 5pm in the PDP office, Room ticket information call ext. 13344. 236. • INSTITUTE OF BILL OF RIGHTS LA W, STUDENT DIVISION: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Symposium Committee meeting. 5 pm, Room 120. • GALLERY TALK: Judith Varney Burch, director, Arctic Inuit Art • SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ALUMNI LECTURE: PBK, dodge Gallery, will talk about Inuit art, Muscarelle Museum, 3 p.m. Free. Room, 7:30 p.m. • RLM: "The Man Who Knew Too Much," Charles Center, Tucker . MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 basement, 8 p.m. Free and open to public. • RLM: "Eleni," Charles Center, Tucker basement, 8 p.m. Free and open to public. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 • SERCH BAKE SALE: llam - 1:30pm in the lobby. Buy delicious TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 homemade goods and support SERCH. • LECTURE: "Environmental Concerns of the Arctic: Art is the Win • LAW STUDENTS FOR CHOICE: Ellen Applebaum of the Religious dow of a Culture," by Noel 1. Brown, regional director of UN Environ Coalition for Aboriton Rights will speak at 4 pm, Room 124." For more ment Programme, Andre\ s 101,7:30 p.m. information contact Rebecca Mordini (229-0274). • STUDENT RECITAL: Ewell Recital Hall, 8 p.m. • WOMEN'S STUDIES RLM: "Wings of Desire," Charles Center • THE GALLERY PLAYERS: Bruton Parish Church, 8 p.m. lounge, Tucker Hall , 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDA Y, NOVEMBER 20 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 • W&M 20TH-CENTURY MUSIC ENSEMBLE: Ewell Recital Hall, • MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SWIMMING VS. UNIVERSITY OF 8 p.m. RICHMOND: Rec Center, 4 p.m. • SERCH PANEL ON AIDS AND HIV INFECTION: 5 pm, Room THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 124. Panel consists of people who are HIV+. • TOWN & GOWN LUNCHEO : "Attitude of German Student To wards NATO," Armand GalfoCC baHr m, L: 15 p.m. . THURSDAY,NOYEMB~KI4 • WOMEN'S STUDIES BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: "Postcolo • TOWN & GOWN LUNCHEON: "Mexican Women Who Work As nial Literature," Chris Bongie, literature, Charles Center lounge, Tucker Crabpickers On The Eastern Shore," Leach Pellet, CC ballroom, 12: 15 Hall, 12:30 p.m. p.m. • PUBLIC POLICY COLLOQUIUM: "Economic Reforms in Eastern • PUBLIC POLICY COLLOQUIUM: "Producing and Using Public Europe," Leonid Hurwicz, department of economics, Univ. of Minn. , Policy Education," a panel discussion involYing members of the Board Morton 342,3:30 p.m. of Advisors of the Thomas Jefferson Program in Public Policy, Morton • CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Bible tudy of First Peter, including 342,3:30 p.m. music and refreshments. 6: 15-7:30 pm. • CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Bible study of First Peter, including • W&M THEATRE: "A Doll's House" PBK, 8:15 p.m. music and refreshments. 6: 15-7:30 pm. • MEN'S BASKETBALL: Verich Reps, W&M Hall, 7:30 p.m. FRIDA Y, NOV 22 • CHEMISTRY SEMINAR: ''Target Specific Drugs: Directing Che FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 motherapeutics to Tumors" by Ned Heindel, chemistry department, • VOLLEYBALL: W&M \"S. Memphis State University, Adair Gym, Lehigh Uniy.; Rogers 100,3 p.m. (Refreshments at 2:30.) 11 a.m. • PHYSICS COLLOQUIA: "Wormholes," by Matt Visser, Washing • CHEMISTRY SEMINAR: "Monolayer Dynamics by Surface Rip ton University, St. Louis, Small 109, 4 p.m. (Coffee in Small 123,3:30 pion Scattering" by Hyuk Yu, chemistry department, Univ.of Wiscon p.m. ) sin-Madison; Rogers 100, 3 p.m. (Refreshments at 2:30.) • ME 'S BASKETBALL S. VI RGI TIA WESLEYAN: W &M Hall, • PHYSICS COLLOQUIA: "Solid State Dynamics and Electronic 7:30 p.m. Properties of Pure and Doped C60" by Robert Tycko, AT&T Bell labo • W &M Theatre: "A Doll ' House' PBK. 8: 15 p.m. ratories, Small 109, 4 p.m. (Coffee in Small 123,3:30 p.m.) • PSYCHOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: "Attachment Theory, Gender, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 23 and the Longitudinal Analysis of Couple DeYelopment: Two Studie of • COMPREHE SI E RECYCLING PROGRAM COLLECTIO Undergraduate Couples and Desert Storm Families?" by Keith E. Davis, W&M Hall parking lot and Crim Dell am hilheater, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Psychology department, Uni\'. of South Carolina Millington _ 11 , 4 p.m. • GIFTED LEAR ERS CLASSES: 9 a. m. t 11 :30 a.m. (Refreshments, Millington 232,3:30 p.m.) • CHILDRE 'S ART CLASSES: Mu J.relle Museum, 9 a.m. to L:30 • REVES HALL COU CIL COFFEE HOUR: "Internati onal Poetry p.m. Reading," Reves 1st floor lounge, 5 p.m. • FOqTBALL VS. RICHMOND: Zabl "'tadium. 1 p.m. For ti ket in • OPE ING RECEPTION FOR TWO EXHIBITIO S: "The Rowdy formati n all ext. 13 44. London of William Hogarth" and "Cape Dorset Annual Graphics • W&M THEATRE: "A 0 Ir's House" PBK. 8: 15 p.m. Collection," MuscareJle Museum, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. For information, call ext. 12 03. SlNDAY . NOVE- BER 24 • W&_1 THEATRE: "A 0 Jr's House' BK _ p.m. . _ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 • EWELL CO 'CERT SERIES: Christi ',:, Anderso Williams, pianist, • COMPREHE SIVE RECYCLI G PROGRAM COLLECTIO Ewell Recital Hall .m. W&M Hall parking lot and Cnm Dell amphitheater, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • CO -CE T: Gallery Pia "ers hi} 1'.:-', j', l1<:;.~ f \ i .... 7'lrl \f".- T~ A~cus CURl~E Sports Monrui'y, November 11, 1991 19 - Mycha/'s Myriad Myopia L.A. high school rivalry shows safety should come before football; Butler wins Koch Award over Holyfield By MYCHAL SCHULZ and if he doe, why does he football game should never, ever may you win the state title. Howard should begin to dust a A final thought on the 1991 always throw it to the other team? take precedence over the genu spot on his trophy shelf. The baseball season. I read a column How can Dalla be ,-\merica's ine concern for the safety of the ************ award is his corne December. somewhere that said that the 1991 Team with a pIa tic-headed players and fans. The threat of To the lighter side of things. \-Yorld eries would not really go annoying man as a coach? \\by gang violence around the Dorsey Congratulations to Jim Franklin, ************ dO\\in in history as one of the best doesn't everybody just leave am football stadium is real. To Brian Golding and Kelly O'Brien The BA started play about a and most exci ting serie ever. Wyche alone? The league needs threaten Banning with the forfei for successfully completing the week ago. For bas ketball fans, The reason, said this columnist, more, not less, people like him to ture of an entire season and the _6.2 mile \1arine Corps \fara that means set alarm clocks for was that this series didn' t have point out how tupid the whole cutting off of funds because of a thon in vVashington last week. A May, because that's the firs t time any "superstars" like Orel Her thing really is. concern over the safety of the question, though. How did Jim a professional basketbal l game schiser, Jose Canseco, Rickey team and fans is, well , stupid. and Kell y manage to carry Bri an 1) is exciting, and 2) means Henderson or Darryl Strawberry. ************ As for the race i sue, a deci the last 10 miles? anything. Wrong. I found one of the Last week in Los Angeles, the sion to not play in a locati on best things about this series was top-ranked high school football where there has been gang vio ************ ************ the fact that it was played, for the team in the city, Banning, was lence, including gunfire, is not a Prediction: Rorida State 3 1, Finally, the Professor Charles most part, by a bunch of pl ayers scheduled to play at second black thing, a white thing, or any Miami 20. Ain 't no way a Gino Koch Award, given to the person that don' t receive the artificial, ranked Dorsey. The Tuesday other kind of ethni c group thing. Toretta,led Miami team will beat who actually possesses athletic automatic hype that is given to before the game, Banning teach A bullet from a gun doesn't care the Seminoles at Tallahassee. talent, though you'd never know players that play on either coast. ers, administrators and parents what color you are, and there is And if Notre Dame gets by Penn it by looking at her, goes to Pro I, for one, find it gratifying that met and decided to not play at no football game, high school, State this weekend, look for the fessor Lynda Butler. Eight the "big market" teams, those Dorsey, but instead offered to college or professional, that is Irish and Seminoles to hook up pounds, nine ounces on October that have the money to throw have the game played at Banning worth exposing a team and its in the Fiesta Bowl. And by the 29. Even Evander Holyfield around on big-name free agents, or at a neutral site. The reason? fans to danger because of gang way, as Heisman contenders would have been screaming for were sitting home this year. It seems that at a Dorsey home warfare. Bravo, Banning, and continue to falter, Desmond mercy. Until next time, peace. Smaller market teams are at a game earlier in the season, rival severe disadvantage in profes gangs exchanged gunfire just sional sports, in terms of both outside the stadium, injuring Getting in the hole publicity and finances. When a some spectators attending the small market team like Atlanta game. Further, a week before the or Minneapolis does weU, the game, a Banning student was shot Partners can help you get in whole league benefits. Next year and killed by a gang near the I hope to see Seattle or Milwau school's football field. These kee play Atlanta in the series. incidents happened on the heels That should shut up the ew of an incident last year in which line for the perfect swing York and Los Angeles media, Dorsey players and students By TOM BOOK ment and the ball goes where it agam. crossed and field and forced a Another, and perhaps more Ask any professional golfer has been aligned, into the woods. confrontation with Banning play satisfying way, is to have your the fust thing they check when Again, Joe comes to mind - I ******* * *** * ers and students after Banning partner stand behind you and major problems develop in their recently bought him a compass Speaking of too much hype, had defeated Dorsey in a playoff tell you if your alignment is getting in the hole and they will because he spends so much time why are the New York Giants game. correct. It can be very embar most likely respond with one in the woods . and San Francisco 4gers receiv Two aspects of this situation rassing w hen your partner word - AUG, MENT. If you want to see someone ing so much media print and air are bothersome. First, the reac points out your poor alignment I know it is very boring to go with pretty good alignment, try play? When the Giants and 4gers tion of city government officials when you are trying to get it in to the driving range and prac to playa round with Chris Smith. play well, we bear about it When was appalling. One city council the hole. You may feel inept tice addressing the ball while However, keep your eye on him they play poorly, we hear about member stated that he was going because being able to align constantly checking to make because he likes to tee up his yourself to get in the hole seems it. When they are average, as to try and force Banning to for sure you are lined up squarely both are this year, we still hear it feit the rest of their games. He drives ahead of the actual tees. like it should be very easy and to your target. However, with Instead, I'd like to see some more also wanted to cut funding for Golf is a complicated game natural. But, sometimes you out such diligent practice you and if you have bad alignment, media attention given to Hous athletic programs at the school. need a guiding hand to get will never know if the last shot with all of the attendant swing ton, Detroit, Kansas City and Such a reaction by a governmen everything in order. hit the target because you aimed problems that develop because New Orleans; i.e., teams that may tal official is inexcusable. Ap It can be helpful to address there or because of a faulty of it, you can get yourself into a be in "smaller" markets but are parently, the council mem'ber the ball and then stand very s\-\-ing that compensates for the doing something the Giants and believed that a football game was lot of trouble. However, these still while your partner reaches bad alignment. 4gers are not, winning. The poor a little more important than pro problems can be avoided by down and moves your legs and In playing golf with mem showing by the Giants and 4gers tecting players and spectators simply spending some time prac club into the proper alignment. bers of the law school commu is actually the best thing that has from random gunshots that seem ticing this basic and all-impor It may feel a little awkward, nity, I have noticed that many happened to football is some to pla."oue the area around Dorsey. tant skill. By properly aligning and the posture might be a little have poor alignment. Often, your body for the shot, your time. The second disturbing aspect ridiculous for the golf course, they will aim directly into Some pressing questions was that Dorsey supporters claim chances for success increase tre but this can be the best way to trouble and then their swing mendously. about the NFL: Where will the the move was racially motivated, get properly aligned because will go through numerous con amazing Washington Redskin because Banning, with a pre An easy way to check your often your partner can see tortions in order to hit the ball alignment is to address the ball season end? Will it end? Whose dominantly Hispanic school dis things that you cannot away from trouble. I am firmly offense in worse, the Indianapo trict, did not want to come to as if you were about to swing and I hope these tips help you convinced that Joe Quigley will lis Colts' or Lafayette High Dorsey, a predominantly Afri then take a club and lay it so the because there is no satisfac need back surgery before he is chool's? Is the "Majic" gone in can-American district. Never tips of your shoes are touching tion in vainly trying to align Green Bay, and was it ever really mind that the Banning team has 30 because of the gYTations he the shaft. You can then step yourself in a direction that is goes through. there? Can Jim McMahon really black play rs and a black coach. behind the ball and see whether counterproductive to your see through that tinted visor he This incident illustrates the The worst thing is that often the club is running parallel to pleasure and enjoyment. wears? Does 'inny Testaverde way in which sports have mixed the swing does not fix the align- your target. I'll see you on the links! know what team he plays for, up the priorities of 0lU" society. A 20 ======:======Monday, November 11, 1991 THE AMICUS CURIAE their exams in the afternoon. It was not JUMPED, from page 1 GYNO FAILURE, from page 1 clear whether regularly scheduled morn NEW RULES, from page 1 ing classes would be considered a legiti description of at least one of his attackers Even women who don't rely on SHS still mate conflict the \, illiam and Mary News, reported the fits the description of an assailant in the pay student fees, $228 of which goes to This new scheduling procedure \\ as appointment of 4 faculty and 5 student College Terrace incident. SHS. instituted on a trial basis, but, according to memlbers to the Appeals Committee. The third attack occurred between 3:00 "If I only have the option of going to Dr. Herman, it \\ill most likely be in place M,erck said that in addition to himself, and 3:30 a.m. on Jam~~s Blair Drive near Student Health Services here on campus next semester as well. the intermediate board is composed of 2 Tucker Hall. In that incident, a lone male under the group health plan, then I think This scheduling policy only applies to undergraduate students, 1 or 2 adminis student travelling on foot was attacked by that's excessive," said linda Jackson (IL), routine reproductive health care needs. trators, and a member of the Parking two men. The two assailants were de president of Law Students for Choice. Emergency medical care is still available Services office. All members are ap scribed by the victim as being a light Students who scheduled their gyneco to William and Mary students on a walk pointed by Merck. complected Black man wearing a dia logical exam in the afternoon before the in basis. Merck, who characterized the creation mond stud earring in his left ear, and a new policy was instituted will not be Additionally, students with non-emer of the board as an attempt "to break the dark complected Black man with a broad required to change their appointment. gency health problems may request place log-jam" of appeals pending while Ap flat nose. Also, SHS will still allow students with ment on the Health Center priority wait peals Committee appointments were com Notices of the assaults were not posted legitimate conflicts in the morning, for ing list and be scheduled for an appoint pleted, said he plans to discuss the new at the law school until mid-morning on example, student teaching, to schedule ment as cancellations occur. board with the Traffic Advisory Council. Thursday, November 7. According to Sadler, he did not reC'.eive reports of the attacks from Campus Police until Mon day, and his secretary was out of the office on Tuesday, so the notices could not be prepared. Several members of the law school PSF STIPEND APPLICATI10NS community noted that only two copies of the notice were posted, both on the front doors to the school. These notices had disappeared by the end of the day. When For the new Early Decision process similar incidents occwred earlier this year, notices were placed in several locations are now available in OCPP. throughout the school. Sadler said that he hires a student to 2L applicants must have a post the notices. The student is instructed to post the notices on the front doors of the law school, the doors going into the li written job offer at the time of submission. brary, and the doors to the student lounge. In this instance, Sadler said, the student DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS NOVEMBER 20. did not follow the instructions given by his office. Last chance to lock-in Low Prices! Early-bird Special ends Friday, November 15 BAR/BRI GIVES YOU THE # Great Lectures # Essay Testing Programs # Concise, Up-to-date Materials # Mini Review Volume & Lecture Series # HarBrace Multistate Workshop All Included In Your BAR/BRI Course ©@obrlBAR REVIEW 1':800-876-3086 Contact BAR/BRI reps Kate Atkins, Ami Kim or Mychal Schulz for more infonnation