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Volume CXXX, Number 13 ESTABLISHED 1856 Thursday, December 5, 2002 Alumni ask to postpone housing change Greek Alumni Council asks Senate to reconsider sophomore housing before ending division While the itself will BY ROBBIE KETCHAM proposal be GAC proposal reads, "the effects of without thinking through what the significant numbers, will this result officially the student-base- d Senior News Editor submitted by the sophomore in division resolu- effects of that change might be." in the demise of the smaller fraterni- Greek Council, Andrew tion that was adopted were not The proposal proceeds to ties and the reduction in numbers of A new Greek Alumni Council Burton '00 of GAC spoke to Senate studied. No research of any kind present ten questions related to the the larger fraternities? ... What will (GAC), using the same charter and about the resolution and expressed was done, and no projections were effects of a ban on sophomore divi- Kenyon's social life be like with a bylaws as that formed in the early his disagreement with what he con- made. It is submitted that it is impru- sion housing and a diminished Greek diminished or eliminated Greek sys- 1990s to fight for division housing sidered the uninformed decision last dent for a significant change to be system. "Will freshmen be willing tem? ... Could fairness be enhanced at Kenyon, submitted a proposal to year to remove the housing option. put into effect without study as to to join a fraternity when they will be by moving the fraternities off the Campus Senate Nov. 21, asking the "As it was one of three conten- what are the likely effects of that prohibited from living in fraternity Hill into less desirable space, such body to reconsider last year's deci- tious resolutions being considered change. Kenyon College has never space until their junioryear?" it reads. as Caples and Mather, and would sion to ban sophomores in division. over a very short time period," the before made a significant change "If they are unwilling to join in see HOUSING, page two IF A TREE FALLS... Multicultural Affairs asst. leaves for OSU tributions that Woods has made BY AMY BERGEN in her time with us at Kenyon, and Staff Reporter we are very sorry to see her leave Assistant Director of Multi- the College." He is not sure who cultural Affairs Katrice Woods will continue Woods' work at recently announced her resigna- Kenyon. "Given that this is a very tion, effective Dec.13. She has new development, we have only accepted a position in the Ohio now begun discussing how best to State University's College of Arts proceed with finding a replace- and Sciences, where she will con- ment for Ms. Woods as soon as tinue to work as a mentor to possible." undergraduate students. Woods' role in the College "We just learned of Katrice has been significant and multifac-ete- d. Woods' new opportunity at Ohio "She is the advisor to most of on cam- Colltgian staff State," said Dean of Students the multicultural groups As preparations for the placement of five angel sculptures in front of Rosse Hall continue, a Donald Omahan. "We are most pus, MCC, BSU, Adelante, ASIA Class of 1990 tree is cut down. The decision to cut down the tree brought debate on the Hill. appreciative of the many good con see WOODS, page two Pool narrows in presidential search Pedestrian laws may change

e-m- BY BRYAN STOKES II with representatives from the the ail BY ROBBIE KETCHAM student, candidates," reported. faculty and bodies "We are to pool News Editor Senior News Editor staff during the happy note that our visit. However, she said there will not includes significant numbers of At the Dec. 2 reconvening of law The search for Kenyon 's next be a public forum in which to meet the women and minority candidates." Pedestrian Council, mem- president the Gambier Village is progressing as scheduled, candidates, and whether Kenyon re- While the recruitment of bers focused on Ordinance 1966-0- 5 Toy vehicles according to Search Committee Chair leases the finalists' identitiespublically women and minority candidates has regulating toy vehicles on public Cornelia "Buffy" Ireland Hallinan will depend on their preferences. been successful, Hallinan said this streets, alleys, parking lots, side- pedestrian travel. "76,whosaidthatthecommitteewould "The process will depend on does not mean the committee is walks and certain public property Cubie proposed a change in the be off-camp- meeting us later in De- whothecandidatesare'shesaid. "It's looking for any specific background and Ordinance 1963-0- 8 regulating fines listed under Section three, cember to review applications and possible that a candidate might be an in a final candidate. pedestrian travel. changing the existing fines for vio- narrow the field of candidates. acting president elsewhere," in which "I just wanted the announce- Council member Lee Cubie lations of the current statutes. First 'Thecommittee re- to has been screeni- case a name would likely not be ment say that the candidate pool will changed from a $50 ng presented changes to these regula- offenses be the candidates," she said. "We leased, so as to protect that position. is strongly represented by all gen- tions for consideration by the maximum to $5, and second of- nope off-cam-p- to us uldbe conduct interviews However, Hallinan said, also pos-siblethatacandidatewo- ders," she said. not actively 0-1- "It's "We're 00 Council, which were debated for the fenses will be changed from $ 1 in January and then bring the final perfectly looking for a particular type of, latter portion of the session. Coun- - plus up to ten days imprisonment to candidates on-camp- us to meet with a willing to have it known who he orshe person in terms of race or gen- vanety of people. The committee will is." der; we're looking for the best V' . - C"fs en make a recommendation to the On Nov. 21, the search com- person we can find. We're .not t ::- I): Board of all-stude- nt Trustees who will then mittee released an and specifying that it be a minority, a Tonight: Flurries. High: 28F, Saturday: Cloudy. High: 34F, decide all-emplo- the president." yee e-m- ail male or a female. giving a brief low: 17F. low: 20F. Hallinan said that no more than update on the search. "The commit- "We have a very good num- Friday: Partly cloudy. High: Sunday: Cloudy. High: 33F, three finalists would visit the tee met in 16, ber candidates," she said. "Iam campus Columbus on Nov. of 31F,low: 16F. low: 12F. and that the candidates would meet 2002 to begin to narrow the pool of pleased with the candidate pool." --- mr III II - ,n-- -. teMMttTll M' I. . " i r. "J""' 1,1 ..nr. i.-.,i- im.Jl.u .,TrvM v !

Kenyon Collegian 2 The NEWS Thursday, December 5, 2002 Housing: Study on sophs in division needed? CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE The precedent to which Burton said, "when ... we approved thechar- - the fraternities be receptive to that referred was a Senate decision in the ters of two sororities that don't have Senate approves sororities proposal?" early 1990s, in which they readmit- housing, and we talked about how from the votes due to this procedure. At the end of the proposal, ted sophomores into division after they have, in fact, raised the bar of BY ROBBIE KETCHAM Senior News Editor but that he would likely follow the GAC calls for a study to answer originally passing a five-ye- ar mora- quality of Greek letter organizations Senate's vote in making his recom- these and any additional questions torium on the housing. on campus, and we're very support- Campus Senate overwhelm- mendation. Senate approved EMU that would arise, conducted by a "Last year, without any recol- ive of their work. But they don't ingly approved two sororities Nov. 18-- 0 with Omahan the only absten- third party "acceptable to both the lection of that, the Senate went on its have housing. It's not a necessity for 21, paving the way for the Epsilon tion, and approved ZAP 1 7-- 0 with two Senate and Greek Alumni Coun- own and changed it," said alumnus developing leadership. not a ne- It's Delta Mu (EMU) and Zeta Alpha Pi abstentions: Omahan as well as ZAP cil." The proposal ends that "to Bob Price,, who is not directly in- cessity fordevelopingcohesiveness. (ZAP) organizations to receive the president and Vice President of Stu- permit the making of the study, the volved in the current effort but was It's not a necessity for sustaining full benefits of a Kenyon Greek dent Life Kelly Gallagher '03. implementation of the resolution active in the early '90s campaign. your organization over time. not It's organization. While there were no concerns passed by last year's Senate will "You have to think about the effect a necessity for the quality of the "I applaud the way you all be- expressed about EMU or ZAP, sena- have to be delayed for one year." ofwhatyou'redoing. Youcan'tjust work that you do." haved," agreed Associate Dean of tors did question whether the increase "I think we can all agree ... do it. You have to study the issue. "The thing as it is right now," Students Cheryl Steele. "You're in Greek organizations would lead to when something affects the Greek better when you go off a diving Burton argued, "is that it is impossible It's articulate. You demonstrate the best a greater perception of exclusivity at we need to look into it to in to have fraternity system, and board make sure there's water good organizations of what Greek organizations can be, Kenyon. find out how its going to affect the the pool. They 're going against what without housing. It's nearly impos- and I think you've raised the bar "While these Greek organiza- Greek system," said Burton, the previous Senate had done with- sible for groups that exist now to lose among the rest of the Greeks." tions present the fact that they're not "whether that's positive or nega- out studying the issue enough." the housing. Taking away sophomore Under Kenyon bylaws regard- exclusive," said Faculty co-Ch-air Jon whatever side is to a lot is tive, of the issue you A primary issue, said Burton, housing, of people, going to ing Greek organizations, new Greek Tazewell, "I worry about what tone fall on. the impact changing sophomore mean no fraternity. It's very important organizations are placed on a two-ye- ar we're setting with approving Greek "I do not believe, nor do a lot housing would have on the Greek to live together, though not necessarily period of probation after Senate ap- organizations, if that becomes the other people believe, that that was at Kenyon. essential." program proves their charters for the first time. dominant culture of the College, a necessarily the case last year," he "We feel that living together," In e-m- ail an sent yesterday to After those two years, the organiza- culture that ... is understood by other continued. take a look at the Burton told Senate, as Col- "If you "especially Senate leadership as well as the tions again comebefore Senate, which groups as exclusivity." off-top- to ic minutes, there's a lot of anecdotal sophomores, is vital leadership, legian, Burton said he got must vote to grant them the status of Vice President for Academic evidence, but they had few people maturation and being part of the in the meeting. "I failed to remain full Greekorganizations, entitlingthem Affairs Tom Susman '04 acknowl- comment who were Greeks, there group. And also, quite frankly, the focused on my game-plan,- " he said, to College resources and access to edged Tazewell's point, but said the little statisti- is the were few surveys and process almost as important as "a discussion solely on the decision- campus facilities. Senate approval approval of ZAP and EMU would not cal evidence. You didn't have the end goal, and it would appear to a lot making process of last year's Senate. means the Greek charters move to the lead to a sense of exclusivity. "I don't alumni come down, and that's im- of people that it's been moving un- My presentation was to be a defense Dean of Students' office, who then think that approving these two organi- portant. Last year's decision was fairly." of the Greek system of housing. makes a recommendation to the Col- zations in and ofthemselves isgoing to overturning a precedent already set, Faculty co-Ch- air Jon Tazewell However, as the number of ques- lege president, who makes the final create that perception," he said. "I and from what I've seen in the min- disagreed. "What you're suggesting tions on the subject of housing and decision concerning the organizations. think that more groups gaining admis- utes and from people I've talked to, sort of goes in direct contrast with equality mounted, I eventually took Dean of Students Don Omahan sion along these lines would be the that wasn't addressed." the first part of our meeting," he the bait and answered some." told the Senate that he would abstain issue." Woods: Leaving December 13 November 3, 2002 CONTINUED FROM PAGEONE want her to leave." it's only an entry-lev- el position. Nov. 20, 6:04 a.m. Medical Nov. 22, 4:30 p.m. Vandalism to ... and Kenyon After Dark." said "It was a surprise that the res- "She definitely enjoyed her call regarding student with in- clothes dryers at Gund Hall. BSU leader Tina Vaughn '03. "She ignation came this soon," said job," Wherry added. "She'd do

was-transporte- was jured back. Student d works with and assists Chris Sherry Wherry '05, adding that two anything she could for us. She to the hospital by his Nov. 23, 10:41 a.m. Fire alarm at Kennedy, Directorof Multicultural years was about as long as she had like a mom to me or a big sister." roommate. Kenyon Inn. No smoke or fire found Affairs in everything and assists expected someone in Woods' posi- Woods, who has held her cur- and alarm was reset. groups in whatever they need." tion to stay. "She's doing the job of rent position at Kenyon for a year Nov. 20, 12:50 p.m. Theft of Jessica Vigilante '03, Multic- two people. I kind of figured she'd and a half, holds a B.A. from a items from car parked at South Nov. 24, 5:03 p.m. Medical call re- ultural Council leader, said she is be gone by the end of this school Northern Iowa University and Lot. garding injured student at the pool. The "genuinely surprised" at Woods' year, because that's so much for one Masters in Education from Iowa College physician was contacted. departure, and "really sad. I don't person to do ... She's young, and State. Nov. 20, 1:40 p.m. Unregis- tered keg found at Acland Apart- Dec 1, 11:11 p.m. Vandalism, paint crosswalks ments. on walls of Caples Residence eleva- Village: Sidewalks and the tor. CONTINUED FROM PAGEONE said Council member Liz Forman. disapproval by committee. $1-1- rescinding the Nov. 21, 2:10 a.m. Medical 0 and third and subsequent "Basically try to look where you're The question of $25-20- 0 however, remained a consider- call regarding student with in Dec 2, 1:00 a. m. Odor of mari- offenses will be changed from going and try to walk in an orderly law, the question is, Is jured ankle. The emergency juana at Gund Hall. plus up to 30 days imprisonment fashion, but section two seems to be ation. "I guess only $1-1- would act as a preven- squad was contacted and student to 0. The statutes are divided much too restrictive for Gambier." there a fine that tative measure?" said Baldwin. was transported to the hospital. Dec 3, 10:37 p. m. Medical call into two sections. The first man- "This is a college town, and to Most "We can't keep track of our own regarding student injured in fall out- dates "Pedestrians shall move ... limit people to crosswalks ... laws, students aren't going to either," Nov. 22, 1:49 a.m. Odor of side Wertheimer Fieldhouse. Injury upon the right half of crosswalks people tend to cross at certain areas," into a Cubie. between Farr said Council member Audra Ransburg. marijuana at Gund Hall. was bandaged. and shall not step or onto said "Crossing public road or highway without look- hall and the post office, most people The second proposed change, ing in both directions." Section two aren't going to use crosswalks." to the toy vehicle ordinance, was also requires that pedestrians utilize us- The issue of safety was also discussed and dealt with in the same : Free Long Distance! able paths or walkways rather than raised as an ancillary concern. mannner. "Part of my question is, a road or highway, "Lunch hour at the top of the Hill, why are the roads set aside just for m Perfect for students walking upon and that when not available that we're getting to the point where we're cars?" said Cubie. Cubie proposed I $39.99mo ve- pedestrians shall face traffic and goingto need astoplight," said Coun- changes in usage hours for toy same exercise care. In addition, "no pe- cil member Read Baldwin. This hicles and alotted them the destrian shall cross a roadway within suggestion was met with general regulations and freedoms asbicycles. a municipal corporation at a place other than a crosswalk except when Jolly's Bending to meet your communication needs. crosswalks are an unreasonable dis- ncstaurcat a 500 anytime minutes, unlimited nights and tance apart." 109 S. r.'cin Street i:i Ucrnsn weekends, 1,000 mobile-to-mobi- le and free Although some members wished J" long distance. Other plans available with to do away with parts or all of the tjc::c-u- d Later nationwide roaming included. Delivery to your statutes, Council was wary of potential

" n! dorm at-Kenyo- Call John Gardner, your Kenyon liability issues which, due to the ab- Drca!tfast Scread fill Day!" College representative at (614) 595-532- 1, sence of Village Solicitor Kenneth " Monday-Saturda-y G am-- 3 pm or e-m- ail him at jgardnerflexicom.org. Lane, could not be addressed. "It seems to me, sect ion one seems m-Z- m section two seems excessive," Sunday 0 Some restrictions may apply. Call for more details, tmnrtn win fine, Thursday, December 5, 2002 NEWS The Kenyon Collegian 3 Cafe draws entrepreneurs to live in the upstairs apartment of nership with the owner of Sips cof- BY BRYAN STOKES II the by the school in fee in Mount he also runs News Editor cafe was nixed Vernon, an e-m- ail from Linger to the group. with hisbusiness partner Uncle Dan's After receiving an extended "We have a few good proposals on Tavern," said Louria. "He's been in deadline of Nov. 15, five entities the table and will look forward to business in Mount Vernon for about have thrown their names into the yours when you return," said Lin- 20 years, and he's interested in open-

hat as potential proprietors of a ger in the e-m- ail. "However, ing up here. So we submitted a joint campus coffeeshop to occupy the another student group has forged a proposal coming in this week. He's current location of the Red Door partnership with a local business already talked with Fred Linger, and Cafe. Thus far Aramark; a part- owner, satisfying our willingness he's all set up." nership between Sip's coffee of to entertain significant student in- "He's planning on dividing his Mount Vernon and Seniors Aimee volvement. Therefore, please time between Sips and the RedDoor," Rowe, Josh Louria and Jennifer eliminate residency at the cafe as said Rowe. "So we would have a Keeley; a partnership between part of your proposal as that would student managerthat would work with

Sophomores Mike Ludders and be denied." him to co-mana- ge it with him." Nick Kwiek; and two unknown Ludders and Kwiek hope to "We've turned in the proposal. The Kenyon College Football squad of 1910 graced the front bidders are seeking the location. borrow financial capital from Now we are just waiting to hear from page of the Collegian. An article about the team took the first up "We have five, and some of Kenyon to be repaid by reinvest- Kenyon," said Keeley. "All we can four of eight pages in the Dec. 12 issue. them are proposals in the works," ment of all pure profit into Kenyon say is that we are optimistic about the 17 years ago, December 5, 1985: In an editorial titled "Apathy at said Director of Business Services itself. possibilities that are before us." Kenyon ... who cares?" Collegian editors treated the growing issue Fred Linger. "But they got their "Our plan is that ... payroll is Currently the group is in the of carelessness among the student body. Editors complained that lately foot in the door far enough that I'm paid out by the college, mainte- process of solidifying these plans they had been making an effort to write increasingly inflammatory willing to let them get some of their nance is handled through Kenyon with Sips. "We had created our articles, and time and again, people failed to respond to what was questions answered. Some of that maintenance and then the profits own set of projections," said Louria. written. The article claimed not to support sensationalist journalism, has to do with us answering ques- we make we give right back to the "But then we met with Russ, and but said that the student body and faculty needed to do something to tions, too. Issues of utilities and administration and into the ac- we're still developing the menu we incite action on campus. terms of lease. All five entities still counting office," said Ludders. want to have and putting together have details to work out." In addition, they are looking some basic assumptions, so we're 45 years ago, December 11, 1957: "The enlightened leaders of Although official proposals into the possibility of partnering not willing to release anything spe- Kenyon's despotism have jeered at us by saying that 'some of us in have not been released, the three with the Gold Coffee Company of cific yet." youthful fervor may like to lay our heads on the chopping block.' known proposing groups vary in Grand Rapids, Mich. Kwiek iscur-rentl- y According to Linger, there is no self-righteo- My, what a smug, contented, us aristocratic faculty!" read terms of ideas for the coffeeshop. a supplier of Gold Coffee to need to make a decision too soon, thus a news article in 1957. The article was about the Dean ofAcademics' "Our plan in a nutshell is to various organizations and offices allowingthese groups to finalize their announcement that any missed classes the last two days before Christ- revitalize non-alcohol- ic campus on campus, including the SAC, proposals. "I think we have some mas vacation would be penalized by an automatic "F" in the course. nightlife, give student groups a new library, financial aid, accounting strong candidates, and we just need to In the announcement, he also criticized Student Council's negative place to foster their programs and and Coordinatorof Disability Ser- weigh all of our options and make a attitude and lack of leadership. run an excellent coffeeshopon good vices Erin Salva's office. Both good business decision first," he said. 92 years ago, December 12, 1910: In the front page article on the terms with the community," said Kwiek and Ludders have prior pro- - However, he does hope to Kenyon College Football team, a reporter wrote, "The last Thanks Ludders. "Basically what we're fessional coffeeshop experience. "whittle down" the contestants by giving game that Kenyon will play on Ohio State field for some years going to do is a student-ru- n, studen- The group composed of the end of the year. "I think we have passed with our inevitable defeat ... two weeks ago. All the pluck and t-managed, coffeeshop, passed Keeley, Louria and Rowe has sig- the luxury of time at this point," said enthusiasm wfiich our team and rooters displayed was utterly impot- off ... as managers graduate, where nificantly changed its plan since it Linger. "There would be no need to ent against the mad rushes of the red and grey eleven, and our long managers train each other." was last reported in the Collegian. have a final decision before spring cherished hopes were shattered after a few minutes of play." A prior plan for the managers "We ended up forming a part break." Sorkin hired as Social Board chair h'Ha BYSEANSTRADER dinating events, lining up activi- just kind of squeeze it into your ties and she Former football coach to help recruit Staff Reporter other public relations schedule," continued. "I think work. She also helped plan Megan Biddle did a good job and In light of the recent resignation of Head Football Coach Vincent - The vacant post of Social Philander's Phling last year. ... got a lot of flak for not doing Arduini, former Otterbein Head Coach Wally Hood has been ap- Board Chair was filled last week, "I did a lot of work organiz- anything wrong. I think the posi- pointed as a recruitingconsultant for the team. Hood formerly held the as Sharon Sorkin '05 was selected ing events this summer," said tion needs to be paid in order to position of assistant coach at Kenyon. to take charge of the group. Sorkin. "I worked for NBC News devote a specific amount of time According to Sports Information Director Martin Fuller, Hood The office had been empty as an intern as an assistant to the per day of it, and I'm preparing to was hired last week and is "simply on board to help out assistant since Megan Biddle '03 resigned president of NBC News. I had to devote the time ... as if it was an coaches with recruiting." However, Hood is not expected to seek the in early October due to time con- plan a lot of events: conferences, actual job." now vacant position of Head Coach.. "I don't think Hood is flicts. Student Council then luncheons, breakfasts, etc. I'm ex- Social Board will be prima- throwing his hat in the ring," said Athletic Director Peter Smith. launched a search for a replace- perienced going through invite rily concentrating on Summer The search for a head coach is expected to begin this week with ment who would be paid $500 per lists, what it takes to get a party Send Off, according to Maurer, a formal announcement of the vacancy. "We are posting the position semester for the time-consumi- ng together, what kind of music fits but there should be a few other this week," said Smith. "The applications will be reviewed on Jan. 15, job. what kind of fans." events in the spring. A concert by and we'll go from there." According to Smith, the field is open for the "Student Council decided it Student Council President The Clayton Miller Blues Band position. "There's a possibility that either or both assistant coaches was such an intensive position in Lindsay Sabik '03 said that Sorkin is a bigger event that is planned could apply," said Smith. "I've had no indication either way ofwhom terms of time and energy that they was picked by the Student Coun- for this February, and Sorkin is the team would prefer as Head Coach." wanted to reward that commit- cil Executive Commitee after her hopeful that there can be a few Arduini announced his resignation on Nov. 13, following the ment by making it a paid posi- application process and interview. small music groups or comedians completion of a 1-- 9 football season. tion," said Director of Student Sabik said, "She won't be a regu- who come in throughout the rest Activites and Social Board Ad- lar member of Student Council ... of the year. Senate delays final allstu decision viser Joseph Maurer. "I think the but she's going to report to us on Sorkin regrets the late start On Nov. 21, Campus Senate supported 14-- 0 with one abstention one semi-regul- thing that will change, and a ar basis, periodic up- for planning Summer Send Off. a Student Council proposal to form a committee to investigate the best that will be for the better, is more dates, especially during events." "Unfortunately, it is a really late possible alternative to the allstu and delay a vote to eventually alter the accountability and responsibility Sorkin described the Social start," she said. "A lot of the big- e-m- ail method until this committee has finished its work. The resolu- for the chair position." Board Chair's responsibilities as ger bands, more reputable bands tion originally passed by Senate to eventually replace the allstu in its Maurer re- ... I have set might not be able to be a part of stressed that the "pretty huge to up, 2-- current form, was defeated 10 with three abstentions. Two-thir- ds sponsibilities of the Chair would plan and organize these events. I , this year's Summer Send Off be- support would have been necessary to override Council's veto of the remain the same, including over- won't really be partaking in the cause it's so late to hire them, proposal. seeing all the events, extensive events as far as having a good which kind of sucks." "Student Council was not in favor of the proposal as it stood," said planning and preparation and time there as one of the students. "I think Sharon's a good Vice President for Academic Affairs Tom Susman '04, who crafted the working with the committee to I'll be basically planning, organiz- choice," said Maurer. " I worked alternate plan. "The alternate proposal forms a student committee to get everything ready ahead of ing and making sure everybody with her last year on the Phling work with LBIS to create the best alternative to the allstu ... This would time. gets to the right positions and ... commitee. She's very energetic give us the opportunity next's'erhester to say this is the system we have Although she was not on So- gets set up at the right time. and loves doing this stuff, so I now, and this is the best alternative to the system. The hope is that we cial Board previously, Sorkin has "The Chairperson will be think she'll bring a lot of energy can make our ultimate decision between those two alternatives." e"perience in planning and coor paid because it's not enough to and enthusiasm to the position." 4 The Kenyon Collegian .OPINION . Thursday, December 5, 2002

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Editors-in-Chie- f: Taryn Myers, Luke Witman Senior News Editor: Robbie Ketcham News Editor: Bryan Stokes II Opinions Page Editors: Mike Ludders, Samantha Simpson Features Editor: Isankya Kodithuwakku Arts & Entertainment Editors: Andy Neilsen, Lindsay Warner Sports Editor: Jay Helmer Assistant Sports Editor: Julia Brault Editorial Assistant: Rachel Kessler, Gordon Umbarger Photo Editor: Amy Gallese JIG Online Editor: Sarah Taylor Business Managers: David Handy, Paul Schmid Assistant Business Manager: Jaime Gesler 7 W Advisors: Chris Barth, P.F. Kluge sty m S02

Hark! Angels herald concern Kenyon is getting new artwork. Again. By gaining art, Kenyon is a beautifies its campus and shows the outside world that this college Phil Hands place that both respects and cherishes artistic talent. Except this time, there's a problem. The acquisition of Carl Milles' "Musician Angels has created quite Simpson finds new hope for hair flair a stir among the members of the Kenyon community. The problem with hair dyes, brushes and scrunchies, for braiding but there are braid these sculptures and what has brought up so much controversy is their BY SAMANTHA SIMPSON there were, four rows of relaxers, sheens, oil moisturizers, texturizers placement. These angels have been given a prominent position in tne Opinions Page Editor which chemically straighten curly and shampoos for color-treate- d in front of Rosse Hall, in the heart of the middle of campus directly African-America- In the bookstore, in the aisles hair, and oil sheens, which give that and relaxed hair. Now that n academic buildings. lined with blank diskettes and chemically straightened hair a kind students can rely on This would not be a problem, except for a few issues. First ot all, Burt's Bees products, there are of glow. Wal-Ma- rt as well as the bookstore, there's the issue of statue overpopulation. Until last year, this portion of also three different brands of po- The handful of us examining they no longer have to resort to campus contained only one sculpture: Kenyon's well-know- n Renais made. In the red can with the sil- the limited range of choices had to sporting naturals. sance Man and Woman. Then Ransom was adorned with statues ot crows. ver top, we have Royal Crown hair betray our allegiance to certain Although I'm not one to look are small, realistic and a great pun on the name of John Crowe These dressing. Beside that, we have brands and go against the orders of a gift horse in the mouth, I couldn't Ransom. Most of the campus approved. Then this semester, Henry Murray's Hair Pomade in the or- our beauticians at home. What help wondering why Wal-Ma-rt got Moore's "Large Spindle Piece" arrived. Members of the community ange can. A black and gold can of would they say to us when we re- with the African-America- n hair circled it, climbed on it and analyzed it. Now, most are used to its presence, Soft Sheen promises to put a few turned for touch-up- s during the care program. Has the population and to some, it seems that it belongs here. The angels are being placed in waves in thick hair cropped short. break? We were afraid to find out. of African-America- ns in Mount the same small area of campus. It seems that these five towering to do something Vernon increased? There are more to the other artwork, arejust These products stand out Still, we had sculptures, situated in such close proximately Have among the bottles of overpriced for ourselves. It was useless to check students of color on campus. too much. Wal-Mar- against and conditioner because out the selection at t, K-- they taken a militant stand Then there's the second problem with the position of the statues, the shampoo writer realizes that most of the issue that brought allstu wars and petition drives with it: the removal of the this on this campus have no tree in front of Rosse Hall in order to make way for this heavenly artwork, people It was useless to check out the selection at idea how to use them. Why are to it with cement, steel and K-Ma- Eliminating an aspect of nature only replace Wal-Mar- t, rt Kroger. Those stores here? Who voluntarily or bronze seems simply un-Keny- on. they her head when Even more troubling is the fact that when members othe Kenyon spreads gTease onto may have fake ponytails and straightening good spray-o- n community protested the removal of the tree students anokfaculty there are perfectly Angeles, shelf? combs in Atlanta, Cleveland or Los ail, the alike the administration ignored their pleas. In an e-m- Acting moisturizers on a black thing Provost Greg Spaid claimed that this tree would "disrupt the natural Answer: It's but things were different in central Ohio. It African-America- n thing if balance between nature and architecture." or an to be politically correct. was CVS or nothing. And there is another problem. This wasn't just any tree. It was a class we choose If African-America- n students gift. Imagine how the members of the class of 1990 must now feel, monopoly? upon the Mart or Kroger. Those stores may the CVS relaxer all Kenyon depended knowing their class gift was destroyed. Kenyon is a college with an ever-too-sm- at have fake ponytails and straighten- Where was I when it happened? Can bookstore to take care of all their endowment that relies heavily on the donations of alumni. African-America- n students hair care needs, then they all ing combs in Atlanta, Cleveland or Dare now disregarding a the College really afford to be upsetting its alumni by dif- one day there will be would be obligated to wear their Los Angeles, but things were hope that things like class gifts? beautician with a shop below the hair natural, like the smiling Ne- ferent in central Ohio. It was CVS By choosing to install the angels in the middle of campus and destroy who specializes in rela- on the Murray's tin. Imag- or nothing. bookstore to continue the groes and a tree and a class gift in the process, and by choosing xing, braiding and weaving ine the lot of us sitting in the Ujima That was then. installation even after the protests of many members of the community mind offering a student Imani Lounge, picking the kinks At the beginning of this school doesn't the members of the administration seem to be sending a clear message discount? of our hair. It is an inspirational year, I took my younger sister to are saying that the desires of alumni, professors and students for the out They Wal-Ma- a I should say not. but it links us too closely rt and decided to play way this campus should be shaped are inconsequential. picture, on her. "Bring me a relaxer," The barber and hairdresser adjust to our parents, who were not only joke Perhaps when the angels arrive, the community will quickly who used to visit once a month saw in the 60s and 70s but also I told her. I laughed when she was to them and not miss the tree at all. After all, as Spaid informed the campus. young around this out of sight. She didn't know all little profit in lingering nine hardwood unapologetically lame. Some of us a replacement tree will be planted nearby, along with other campus for more than a few hours. were wise enough to have our hair the relaxers were in CVS. trees. The question remains, however: will that be enough to repair the Crown hair dressing leaving our home- Or were they? She returned The Royal community? braided before the rupture between the administration and the greater Kenyon one in isn't flying off the shelves of towns, but braids cannot last the with two different brands bookstore, and I've noticed the duration of a semester. each hand. "Where did you get Wonder 8 Oil in both CVS and African-America- n those?" I demanded. Thus the " How- stairway are Wal-Ma- rt collecting dust. Office: Chase Tower at the top of Peirce Hall's main student must venture to Mount It is almost 2003, and there Center, Gambier, OH to bring Mailing address: The Kenyon Collegian, Student Activities Wal-Ma- rt dedi- ever, if a friend is unable Vernon on the shuttle or in the seven shelves in 43022. back from in cated to black hair care products. precious supplies Business address: P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH 43022 backseat of a friend's car. Back true, Cleveland, then there is still hope E-m- are no fake ponytails, ail There address: collegiankenyon.edu 1999, CVS Pharmacy was the to of us who don't want http:archives.kenyon.educollegian . of for those WWW address: black hair care haven of the kinky-haire- d and there are no packs Phone numbers: (740) 427-533- 8, 5339 own a tin of Murray's pomade. Kenyon youth. Beyond the Kanokelan hair used specifically The opinion page is a space for members of the community to discuss issues relevant to the campus and the world at large. The opinions expressed on this page belong only to the writer. Columns and letters to the editors do not reflect the opinions of the Kenyon Collegian staff. All members of the community are welcome to express opinions through a letter to the editors. The Kenyon Collegian reserves the right to edit all letters submitted for length and clarity. The Collegian cannot accept anonymous or pseudonymous letters. 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be- BY AMANDA CARPENTER inhibit our advancement such is that less and less people are motivation that got him or her someday someone will find the Staff Columnist as alcohol, procrastination and coming concerned with "what is here. key to making this possible. Is apathy would not exist. good for the whole," as I stated in If we compiled all that people cloning common sense? Is a cure I would just like to thank Zack Apathy, as I see it, is indif- my Nov. 14 column. did in high school and all that for cancer common sense? No, Rosen for nicely illustrating my ference or lack of interest. I am We are coming up on a week people do now in college, I sus- but people are moved to study it opinion instead of countering it in in no way trying to make Rosen where many of us will go into a pect that we would see a very big and come to brilliant, life-changi- ng the Nov. 21 column on his "right feel guilty about simply getting study coma. That's good. We need decrease in activity, some of which conclusions. In the same not to care about Kenyon activit- an education here, because that to concentrate on grades because, is most certainly due to the loss of way, we can evaluate sincerity. ies." I understand that a first-ye- ar is an honorable aim. However, after all, that is why we came here. interest in everyday things. Someone may possess sincerity, student may not entirely compre- my target is to get to those people At the same time, if you look It is important to also con- but until we begin to use it to hend the rising prominence of apat- who claim not to care at all about at Kenyon's Admissions webpage sider why some seem to be apa- promote what is good for the hy, yet his amusingly fervent col- campus issues. This is the apa- under "Frequently Asked Ques- thetic. For some, it's the stress whole, there will continue to be umn on this topic was at least a step thy that is increasing. It is the tions" you will see that it states, of grades eating away at our a big black hole of apathy. motivation to do anything else. It is true that by sending a When you were admitted into this college, all of the things that you did For others, it's the idea that since barrage of allstus, clubs will the event or situation doesn't compete to make their event in high school were taken into consideration. Therefore, everyone must concern them, they don't have even more advertised and Send have had some kind of a drive or motivation that got him or her here. the obligation to care about it. I even more allstus than their com- believe that the opposite of this petitors. It is also true that this apathetic mentality is sincerity method may not work because in the right direction. drive that is deteriorating. "There is no minimum score re- or genuine concern. students will become annoyed In his column, Rosen wrote, Not everyone should pick up quired for admission, as the ad- Some people may possess and choose to hop into the apa- "People here are doing the best they 10 million clubs, but if you have missions committee considers a sincerity but never make it thy pool. can," then proceeded with the state- a drive to do something, it can variety of information as we read known to others. Simply because We have to think, though, of ment, "It sincerely pains me that I be done if you're committed and evaluate applications, includ- we are smart and care for each the reasons why these clubs are cannot get to know everyone here enough to go through with it, ing the high-scho- ol grades earned other doesn't mean that we show competing so much. It begins as well as I would like, but I am whether it be making the time to and courses taken, activities, in- it or use it. For example, a lot of with indifference, and then busy." There are two types of busy: go to a ballroom meeting or see- volvement and talents, comments people can say they have com- cycles over again. Until we start productive and non-producti- ve. If ing a professor during office in recommendations and the essay mon sense, but the rest of us getting angry, happy, sad or the definition of productive means hours. People show their in- and other personal statements." never see it. If you take what you something, I predict that this an advancement of a goal, having volvement in different ways. This is to say that when you have and use it, then it becomes cycle will not end anytime soon. an end result that betters the self Some may choose to be involved were admitted into this college, all productive. I suppose that if we can find it andor others, then I commend the in clubs, some may pass out of the things that you did in high Let's say that time travel is in ourselves to sometimes use a efforts wholeheartedly. flowers and candy on Middle school were taken into consider- not common sense. However, bit of that life-alteri- ng common If people are doing "the best Path and some may participate in ation. Therefore, everyone must there are still many books and sense, ultimately we will all be they can," then those things which allstu wars. However, my claim have had some kind of a drive or projects on this topic, and maybe okay. Smith spends Thanksgiving with Boston, family and future Havoc in the store, danger on the road and. the graduate's new curves make for memorable weekend

BY CAITLIN SMITH 7:30. Quick get out of bed. Stay of college. Here I am with my come off and on and off again. in rhythm with the rotating car. Staff Columnist in pajamas? No get out of paja- house and my job." What does she Voices trill behind me. We are spinning into the woods. mas, new clothes. Toiletries: look like? Five o'clock she wakes "You have to wait in line for "I have no control," she says. This is a story of life after coll- shampoo, razor, tampons, how up, buses it to work, pays rent, the dressing room." "Don't over steer," I say. Bump ege, dressing room brawls, near-deat-h many tampons? Stuff, zip, run buys cars and beds. Her girlfriends "This is Filene's, not the Ritz bump. We will bounce onto the experiences and a Bost- chilly nt, down the hall, suitcase hitting my say their bodies, they thought post-pubesce- Carlton. We can share." other side of the highway to be on Thanksgiving break. ankles. We drive and drive, even- curve into the shape of "There are five people in hit, rolled, blood, metal. "Don't Happy to leave a life at Kenyon tually pulling up to my sister's women more than ever before. line!" over steer," I say. "I won't," she that is beginning to be redundant, pale yellow house. Slacks and button down shirts re- "Come on in. Look, you need says. We slide into a gully be- sorority girl number one greets me She is, a specimen of what place torn jeans and vintage tee a hook? Here's a hook!" tween the two directions of traf- at the I d, door. Oops, 7:34 a.m. was we all will become: Ms. 22 year-ol- shirts, and showers rinse away the Clothes are thrown from hook fic. The car is not injured, and supposed to be in the parking lot at "Here I am fresh-face- d out college dirt. to ground. The thrower tries on two we are not injured. We look at Sleeping past her 5 a.m. dresses then leaves.'i think your each other, three friends and alarm, I roll out of bed and into limo is waiting," she says. "Screw myself. We are fine. the city. All terrain is open for habi- you," a girl replies. Boston is a place exploding tation. Homeless people next to There is more shopping, with so much life I am surprised her- pea-co- at intellectuals traverse more bust'e, more experience my sister can make room for highway overpasses. Boston's lay- but eventually time's up, and I self. Yet she graduated from col- out creates the illusion of a larger have to go. Back in "car sorority-- lege last May, only 22, and she r'!- -, r:.!i city by making transportation a girl," snow has begun to still manages to make room. She daunting task. A destination will trickle down. The roads aren't is proof that we will live after be 20 minutes away but can take a too bad. I read a page, fall asleep, college, not combust because 1 .; good hour to get to. Inbound trains read a page, fall asleep. It's there is no way we can become f I i change mid-tri- p into outbound snowing harder, and we are driv- adults. There is life after college. I 1 M ' ?!.., V, .. . ,1 trains. Rails are often closed for ing a little fast, but we'll be okay. Submerged in the possibilities of J construction. If you have a car, it Tires scrape. The car jolts the future and confronted with J I -- is not uncommon to reach a desti- one way the wheel is jerked the the possibility of not having one nation and then return home be- other. "Don't over steer," I say. in the period of a week. Frankly, cause there is no parking. Imag- My shoulder bumps the window I am happy to be alive. 7 ine starting your life here. iJj; Even the shopping is chaotic. The Philadelphia Center We costume our new Thanksgiv- ing curves at Filene's Basement. your Inv - L. Don't forqet to suomit t:& LL Piles of clothes sit categorized by application for off-camp- us study by L j&L designer and price. Women dig, February 3, 2003! See you in Philly! U L ; appraise and discard, muttering small, medium, medium, medium. 1 www -- In the dressing room, not rooms, philactr edu www.filencsbascmcnc.com women are stripping down, the The House ofAcrimony. fruits of the hunt hanging on walls. experience life: Short, old, fat, veiney, the clothes education at work 6 The Kenyon Collegian FEATURES Thursday, December 5, 2002 mam history chair Professor Kinzer .IUIU.K .m.mmmnmmmm ' muwOTluiii iiwiui i. mi. , n.,.,.. mum BY ISANKYA KODITHUWAKKU im which included a wall of built-i- n Features Editor bookshelves that Kinzer had -- added after they moved into the j'VfT , . f7 ' ' - If you go west along Route 1 ..- - ; 1 He claimed TTT v 4 ..." house. them as his 229 and take a quick right, there favorite-featur- e in the house. is an enclave of around 30 i - V. i One thing that stood out in the houses that most people do not 3t.!i" room was a framed photograph know about. This is where the : : f of Kinzer's Little League base- : ; ; . I Chair of the history department i . i . I'M ball team when he was a boy. He Professor Bruce Kinzer lives pointed out his father in the back with his wife Deb, thirteen-year-ol- d of the group. daughter Anna, three cats "My father was the manager and one dog. of the team, and he had had this ' all these he "Anna basically lives down- ' ' photo years," said. stairs, and we live upstairs," said "Last year, he asked me whether I'1 : V Kinzer, as he started to give me , I wanted it, and then my wife and a tour of his home. Kinzer's wife ' had it framed for 111 i daughter , ' ' - i,a has a Master's in social work and ; . t I Father's Day." There were also is employed by a group called if' photographs of the family from APSY, a non-prof- it organization when the children were just tod- affiliated with the state that dlers. "When I look back at what I looks after mentally retarded did with it when I had hair," Kinzer '. ', v- -t - people. Kinzer also has another I 1- m I, ii . . - -- - said, looking at a picture of him- Amy Gallese daughter, who is married and re- self with hair past his shoulders, Professor Kinzer stands in front of his favorite feature at his home, his study bookshelves. sides in Virginia. "I find it difficult to lament its The Kinzers moved to this answered in the negative, but he works as a volunteer at the ani- Charmed down here. She more or loss.'" house in June 2000 from didn't hesitate to add, "I could mal shelter, and all the animals less has the run of it on this floor Later, driving me back to Cookie Wilmington, NC. "That was right show you the only thing that could except for Mam Kitty are the re- excepting the study, where my Kenyon, Kinzer brought on the coast," Kinzer said. "This even closely resemble an antique sult of this connection. wife and I use the computer. Some- - with him. She sat in his lap as he a is quite different from the terrain in this house. I have a little milk Kinzer said the dog is his fa- times we might watch movie drove and seemed to be pretend- in Wilmington that was very flat." jug, which I used to use as a little vorite of the four animals in the down here together, but usually we ing that she was piloting the car. The house is placed on a hill boy." house. This was pretty obvious just use the TV upstairs in our bed- "She needs a walk," he said. bordering on the Kenyon woods, The sitting room was deco- from the way Cookie followed him room." "That's my way of not doing the and it overlooks a farm. Kinzer rated with colorful modern paint- all around the house on our tour. Finally there was the study, work I have to do." pointed out the red buildings, graz- ings. They were done by the wife "She is very wild," Kinzer ing cows and pond that could be of one of Kinzer's associates in said. "She's apt to hunt squirrels." seen from their screened in porch Wilmington. "She was from He explained that sometimes she and said, "We feel quite lucky Colombia," Kinzer said. "So goes off for hours hunting, but they about the view." they very well could've been they did not want her to do so this The house is about 12 years done on foreign soil. But that's week because it is the deer-hunti- ng old. "We never planned on mov- the only thing we have which season. "Again, that's a way ing into a place like this," he said. we can say is even closely for- we're incompatible," he added. What gift do you want this holiday season? "There's a lot of land to take care eign." "She's the live fast, die young sort, of, about three acres. Well, that's "This is the master bed- and I'm the live slow, die old not to say that we do take care of room," Kinzer continued on fur- kind." it." The Kinzers bought the house ther tour of the same floor. "So Asked on any special fea- through an agent who called them Cookie the dog usually sleeps tures in the house, Kinzer said in North Carolina. "We came to see there." Sometimes a couple of that the house is "actually quite it and liked it a lot," Kinzer said, the cats join the Kinzers in their ordinary." The only thing he "A job ... and maybe some choco "especially more than any of the bed, too. "They have the run of could think of to be quite unique late ice cream." other houses we saw. So we took the house. We accommodate our- was 'Anna's very large bath- Alex O'Flinn '03 it." selves to them," he added. room downstairs. This really did Other than the porch where "My dog and I are completely turn out to be the case. Her bath- the Kinzers occasionally dine dur- incompatible," Kinzer explained. room takes up roughly almost ing the summer, the upstairs con- "He's the young, high-energ- y kind the space of a Hanna triple. Not sists of a kitchen, sitting room, of person, and I'm the old, low-ener- gy only was this odd for its sheer master bedroom and a sewing kind of person." size but also in comparison to room. "This sewing machine could The cats are May Belle, the rest of the house, which has "A masseuse named Hans." be an antique for all I know," Heidi and Mam Kitty, "the fat quite ordinary-size- d rooms. In Liz Gallo '03 and Kinzer said. Asked whether there one" as Kinzer put it. "Note that one corner of the bathroom was Erica Ohanesian '05 were any antiques in the house that all the animals came with their a circular bathtub that would be might be of special interest, Kinzer names," Kinzer added. His wife roughly about four times the size of an ordinary Kenyon dorm bathtub, and the entire room was carpeted. sale to take Asked how Anna managed to Gambier craft place get the sole use of this, Kinzer The annual Gambier Craft Sale will take place this Sunday. Called laughed, "As soon as she saw the "A game cube." the. Christkindlmarkt, it will feature pottery, weaving, quilts and tin house, she laid claim to it. So she Mer Connelly '05 and wooden crafts by the Gambier community. It will also include a lives well, at least." christmas shop with handcrafted, reasonably-price- d gifts. The sale will The rest of the downstairs take place at the Fieldhouse from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. consisted of Anna's bedroom Ballroom to host "Extravaganza" (only slightly larger than the bath- room) and a recreation room with The members of the Kenyon College Ballroom Dance Club a ping-pon- g table and exercise will the "Starlight Extravaganza" this Saturday from 10 sponsor machines. "My daughter puts on to 2 a.m. in the Peirce Great Hall. This annual event is open to p.m. music and dances around in it," the entire campus. Music will be provided by a live salsajazz band. was Kinzer's explanation of the "A fishing pole." The Extravaganza will be an opportunity for members of the room. There was also a TV room George Herrity '04 to relax and socialize during the stressful pre-exa- m Kenyon community littered with Buffy the Vampire and Flurry Stone '04 weekend. A salsa lesson will be taught by club president Slayer books and other parapher- and Alex Timokin, who is from the Co- Ksenia Sokolyanskaya '04 nalia. lumbus DanceSport Academy. A championship latin five-dan- ce ex- "Anna is passionately in-

hibition will be performed by Barbara and Pavel Barash, also of .,. mmi t,i i -- volved with Buffy," Kinzer said. ii. By Isankya Kodithuwakku CDA. "She watches Buffy and her Thursday, December 5, 2002 FEATURES The Kenyon Collegian 7 Campus groups come together for 16 Days ofActivism

BY ISANKYA KODITHUWAKKU munity members," said Brauer, tions at their Starlight Extrava- and issues that have affected This day has been remem- Features Editor who is also a member of Allied ganza on Saturday night. many, if not most, of the people bered for the past twenty years, Sexual Orientations, which spon- "This is our second year par- on this campus," said Martin. and the white ribbon has been Nov. 25 through Dec. 10 sored the movie. "We are hoping ticipating in the 16 Days of Ac- "Violence does not just refer to adopted as a symbol of the marks an important time for hu- to bring all three of those groups tivism, and we are very excited physical aggression but also to unacceptableness of violence man rights activists: the "16 Days together for the 16 Days of Activ- about it," said Taryn Myers '04, words, attitudes, and other forms against women. The day was rec- of Activism Against Gender Vio- ism Against Gender Violence." the vice-preside- nt of the club. "We of behavior. We try to reflect this ognized by the United Nations in lence." Even though this is usu- In addition, ALSO will join chose to take part in order to show in the different activities planned." 1999 as the International Day for ally a campaign against violence Amnesty International and Activ- our support for those who have This movement first started the Elimination of Violence on women, the Crozier Planning ists United to cosponsor the Day suffered the horrible fate of gender- off with the declaration of Nov. 25 Against Women. Board, which is organizing the of Silence and the discussion on -based violence. Our big event as the International Day Against For the last ten years, the events at Kenyon, has decided to worldwide GLBT issues next fortunately happens to fall during Violence Against Women in 1981. commemoration of this day has generalize the movement so that Tuesday. the 16 Days again this year, en- This was the day on which 21 been extended into the 16 Days of it covers all genders. "I see 16 Days as an opportu- abling us to help out. Also, the years earlier, three sisters from the Activism Against Gender Vio- "I think that it is so impor- nity to show how sexual assault members of the ballroom club will Dominican Republic Patricia, lence. This includes Dec. 6, which tant for us to cross the line of and other issues we deal with at match the monetary donations we Minerva and Maria, part of a re- is the anniversary of the 1989 gender and realize that gender Kenyon are related to the larger collect at the door on Saturday." sistance movement against the Montreal Massacre, and it con- violence occurs in men and issue of gender violence world- On Monday, Hillel will spon- dictator of the country were cludes on Dec. 10, which is Inter- women alike," said Heather wide," said Lucy Martin '04, part sor a showing of Yentyl followed murdered. national Human Rights Day.

Brauer '05, co-mana- ger of Cro- of Amnesty and co-mana- ger of by a discussion at Hillel House. zier. "The goal of 16 Days of Crozier. Meanwhile, Snowden will have 1 6 Days ofActivism Against Gender Violence Events Activism Against Gender Vio- The AIDS committee on cam- "Language as Violence" as the lence, as in the past, is for Cro- pus will hand out red ribbons at topic of their Dessert and Discus- y- zier to act as a base and let the meals today. Later tonight there sion on the same day. Thursda- Monda- y- other organizations design and will be a showing of Dreamworlds The 16 Days will culminate Red ribbons handed out yenryshown at Hillel run their own programs through- 2 followed by a discussion in on Tuesday with the events that at meals House 4 p.m. out thel6 Days. It raises aware- Peirce Lounge. This event is co-sponso- red Brauer described as "our biggest Dreamworlds 2 shown Language as Violence at in Lounge p.m. ness in organizations that may not by the Sexual Miscon- and most important." This is the Peirce 7:30 Snowden 7:30 p.m. y- have dealt with such issues other- duct Task Force and Kenyon Men Day of Silence, and in addition to Frida- Tuesda- y- Horn wise." Against Sexual Assault. the events sponsored by AU, Am- Coffeehouse at the Day of Silence recog- - These events were kicked off Over the weekend, there will nesty and ALSO, Crozier, with the Gallery 9 p.m.-- 1 2 a.m. njzed throughout day y- by the showing of the HBO ver- be a coffeehouse on Friday night help of Alpha Delta Phi, will spon- Saturda- Clothesline Project on Starlight Extravaganza sion of The Matthew Shepard co-sponso- red by ARSE and Cro- sor the lighting of luminaries. Ep-sil- on Middle Path in Great Hall 1 0 p.m. Story on Tuesday at the Crozier zier, and white ribbons will be Delta Mu will have their "Lighting of Luminaries y- Center for Women. handed out at dinner on Sunday Clothesline Project along Middle Sunda- onRosseLawn6:15p.m. "Crozier has received a great sponsored by Crozier. The Ball- Path throughout the same day. White ribbons handed Discussion of GLBT is- - out deal of support this semester from room Dance Club will also be col- '"Gender Violence' encom- at dinner suesatCrozier 10:15 p.m. students, faculty and even com lecting donations to New Direc passes a wide variety of problems Sociology, students display tapestry of change studied this genre of move- BY BRYAN STOKES ments. The exhibits, which were just youths of America wanting involved in activism and thinking larly to the Ani- News Editor displayed in the black box theatre, to change the American way by about the way that they can create ment, choosing look at were originally intended to offer making it a freer place," said change. I want students to have a mal rights movement, a major Today during Common hour, the students a way to view each Lacy. "They didn't agree with real experience with how change force in which is People for the members ofAssociate Professor of other's work. Thomas, however, the ways of Nixon and especially can take place." Ethical Treatment of Animals or Sociology Jan Thomas' Social decided to expand the exhibit to had negative feelings towards Some other movements, PETA. Movements course presented ex- showcase the work to the entire the war in Vietnam. They were rather than focusing on a specific "There are a number of veg- hibits on a wide variety of social College. just looking to free and expand group, were instead geared etariansvegans on campus that are movements. These projects, which Rebecca Roebuck '05, a stu- their mind and to become a little against a certain activity. affected by this issue," said Coo- served as independent studies dent in the class, studied the gay more free amongst those whom Anna Bierlein '04 re- per. "It is because of this move- throughout the semester, run the liberation movement for this they loved. They believed in searched the anti-smoki- ng ment that institutions, such as anim- anti-w- to gamut from the ar move- project. "I have researched events peace, love and happiness, and movement, which is spear- Kenyon, are expected have ment in Vietnam, to the Save our and tactics and found artifacts had the motto of 'tune in, turn headed by groups such as Action al-free options. Veganism is Salmon campaign. from the movement such as on, and drop out.' on Smoking and Health, the 'normal' now. It's no longer sur- The class is set up to cover magazines, books, pins, shirts "Overall, I think they were Truth Campaign, Stand and Tar- prising to hear someone state that

s: eat meat. In addition, three large mega-movement- the and slogans," said Roebuck. just trying to enjoy themselves get Market, spanning from 1964 they don't Civil Rights movement, the Stu- "This applies to the Kenyon and have a good time and try to to the present. Kenyon's bio and psych depart- in re- dent Anti-w- ar movement around campus, because the Gay Libera- escape the harsh reality of the "My study applies to ments use animals their groups claim Vietnam and then the Women's tion Movement is still active to- world by participating in the use Kenyon on two levels," said search. Animal rights movement," said Thomas. "So we day and affects members of the of dope. How it effects Kenyon Bierlein. "First, many are able to that this is wrong and unfair. They 50s-60- dan- that we are in no way en- do s, 60s-70- s and 70s-80- s. Kenyon community." directly, I'm not really sure, but separate smoking and the claim to for any And we're doing just a couple Rebecca hoped to use the ex- there are some present on cam- gers of smoking, and many feel titled exploit animals days on the environmental move- hibit to "explain the events and pus, I'd say, I doubt they have they are untouched by the habit reason, whether it be for food, ment, just to bring it up to date. tactics used during the 70s to fight the exact same beliefs of those because they aren't 'chain smok- clothing, medical discovery, prod- But the class focus really is on for homosexuals." Steven Bartek from the 60s, but their legend ers' or addicts. Smoking is a uct testing or physiologicalpsy- looking at the way that sociolo- '04 had a similar exhibit on the lives on." deadly addiction, and my pre- chological research." gists analyze social movements Gay Rights Movement. According to Thomas, al- sentation strives to emphasize Cooper herself has started to and looking at these three major Contemporary to this was the though she has taught this course its effects. reconsider her own practices as a movements." hippie movement, studied by in the past, this is the first time for "Secondly, my presenta- result of this research. "Doing this The exhibit seeks to inform Jamie Lacy '04. Lacy's exhibit these presentations. tion brings up a hot issue that project has really made me ques- the campus of various move- included "a giant tapestry, a "Students also do service Kenyon likes to debate. When I tion some of the products I own ments and encourage activism. smaller tapestry with somewhat of learning to look at how social was making my timeline, it was and use. It has made me question "I'm hoping that by doing this a psychedelic nature to it with a change occurs on the micro level," brought to my attention that why I eat meat. As a psych major,

tie-dy- it me question the neces- research, students become more sun in the middle, a e tee said Thomas. "So they're working smoking hasn't been allowed in has made that involved in activism and think- with a picture of Jerry Garcia in in the community at Head Start, buildings, closed spaces, res- sity of psychological research ing about the way that they can the middle of it, a pack of rolling hospice, Hotmeals and all of these taurants, etc. in most of the goes on here at Kenyon and other create change,'.' said Thomas. "I papers, some pics of slogans and different places. So we do the big country for almost 20 years. institutions. Do we really need to a rat to electrodes,- - shock want students to have a real ex- people and general clothing that movements to look at macro level Given this attitude towards hook up they perience with how change can they would wear and a documen- change, and we do the service smoking on a national level, it them, and see how quickly take place." tary on Woodstock played dur- learning to look at micro level seems silly that Kenyonites learn about it? Why?" Movements course Students collected various ar- ing the exhibit. change. feel they deserve the privilege The Social during the tifacts and created timelines and "The Hippies were not re- "I'm hoping that by doing this to smoke in a dorm." will be offered again 2004-0- 5 school year. posters about their various move ally a social issue. They-- were research, students become more Erin Billie Cooper '04 simi 8 The Kenyon Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 5, 2002 Hoffman tweaks Dead Poets ' Society archetype Emperor's Club shows more nuanced conflict in studentteacher relationships, more ultimate truth by the end BY JESSIE KATZ academic prison. Here, the disrupt- - adorns much of the boy's room, Film Critic ing force arrives in the form of Hirsch does best when mixing Sedgewick Bell, played by Emile his character's bravado with a hid- - The Emperor 's Club is not just Hirsch, the son of a West Virginia den eagerness to learn. Surprisingly, the next in a long succession of senator who brings with him the the seemingly easier scenes where Dead Poet's Society knock-off- s. kind of irreverence and abandon- Sedgewick is swaggering around or Though there are unavoidable simi- ment that the faculty of St. displaying hurt pride often feel larities both explore the relation- Benedict's wishes to take out of its forced. This works fine with Kline's ships between adolescent boys in young men. An immediate foil to performance, however. While boarding schools and their devoted Hundert, Sedgewick teaches his Hoffman lets Sedgewick be the teachers this film subtly differen- ciassmates about things their par- overstated changing force of the tiates itself from others of the same ents surely weren't anticipating story, Hundert's presence remains theme in a way not fully revealed when they shipped their sons off perfectly just below the surface. Di- until the final bit of narration. to school: cigarettes, dirty French Sedgewick can-stu- n his teacher with rector Michael Hoffman takes a fa- magazines and girls. Sedgewick what he says; Hundert does the miliar scenario and examines it commandeers control of Hundert's same by what he does not say. from a slightly different angle. If class until one revealing moment Their relationship becomes imdb.com free-spirit- it's true that there are no new ideas, when, while he stands wise crack- less clear as Sedgewick climbs The ed Hundert (Kline) plays with students in Emperor's Club. then at least this movie makes an ing before his classmates when he higher and higher in his class. upset the Bell family, Hundert is have now become among the most old idea seem fresh. cannot recite a succession of em- Hundert starts comprising his treat- asked to follow his own philoso- distinguished men in their fields. The great educator is William perors, Hundert has his students ment of more meritorious students phy that the students alone are ul- His is a success that will never be Hunderf, played with expected collectively name them one after to further Sedgewick's success and timately the ones to make or break seen externally or written about in mastery by Kevin Kline. The year another. Sedgewick stands stunned justifies his decisions in light of the their destiny for greatness. history books. What he imparts is is 1972, and Hundert's job is to and ashamed. It is a momentary tri- greater cause. He thinks he is The movie does not reside internalized by the young men (and mold the boys of St. Benedict's into umph for Hundert, but one he can't Sedgewick's savior. Championing solely in 1972. It begins and ends now women) who sit at their desks passionate scholars of the ancient feel good about. the cause of this tragic hero is akin in the present, as writer Neil Tolkin before him cowering in awe and Greeks and Romans, imparting After a meeting with Senator to the historical ones about whom smoothly bookends the central story respect for their passionate teacher. unto them an everlasting devotion Bell, Hundert believes that Sedge- he teaches. Sedgewick makes it with a second one. Sedgewick Bell, There will always be the to the moral philosophy of Aristotle wick betrays his own potential out into the Mr. Julius Caesar contest, grown and successful, has called Sedgewick Bells who live for the and Plato. On the first day of class, of fear of disappointing his negli- in which the top three students upon his old classmates and mentor moment and ignore the path that Hundert asks his students, "What gent father. Having grown up in the compete in Roman and Greek trivia to have a rematch of the contest. great minds of the past have laid will your contribution be?" Look- shadow of a famous man himself, to see who will be bestowed the Hundert, always plagued by the out for them. Kline still lets ing into their wide eyes, we can see Hundert undertakes the challenge school's greatest honor of being thought that he failed Sedgewick, is Hundert feel the guilt for this. that these boys are instantly of making a great scholar out of named "Mr. Julius Caesar." now offered a chance to gain some In the end, Hundert lets him- hooked, dying to prove to Hundert Sedgewick. Inspired by faith and Hundert's faith in Sedgewick is peace over the matter. self be saved by the words he has that they too will some day be great praise unknown to him until now, tested when he senses something Without giving away too spoken for so long but never quite men of history. Sedgewick learns that he can be re- peculiar about the boy's perfor-- . much, I'll just say that the peace listened to himself. It's sentimen- Of course it doesn't take much spected as much for knowing about mance. Conflicted by his belief in Hundert finds does not come from tal, but done nicely. Hundert ends to break the discipline of most fiftee- Julius Caesar as he can for know- Sedgewick, his own sense of jus- his reunion with Sedgewick. Kline the movie by telling us that any one n-year-old boys locked up in ing about Bob Dylan, a face that tice and the school's reticence to understates what could have been student cannot define the success a rather morally righteous aging of a teacher. Emperor's Club man, who sticks with his principles proves, however, how one teacher to the end and never relents in can indeed define the success of Groove Armada: "Come sail away" preaching the same to those who generations of students. Group's new record Lovebox is "groovy in all the right places" Black box updates image BYDANALPER club floors. This was a record for af- Shakedown" is a pumping funk Mermelstein heads new performance venue ter the night out when you were re- number over which a sultry female Music Critic As for those who want to use laxing with your friends back at the singer chants, "Let me hear ya say BY MARY TUOMANEN the black box, there is one request: Over the past year, two trends house or enjoying a nightcap cuddled 'yeah!'" Yeah, make no mistake Staff Writer start thinking now. Mermelstein in dance music have exploded: the up with your significant other. Sud- Lovebox is a party record, baby. There is no rest for those who hopes dramatists and performers "electro-clash,- rise of so-call- ed " the denly, a genre was born. This is not to say the Groove work in the theater. Marc Mermel- will start thinking of ideas, opening new wave-influenc- ed genre spear- However, Groove Armada are Armada boys have totally forgot- stein '03 is no exception. Last up the possibility for an actual sea- headed by Felix the Housecat and far too cunning to fall into the trap ten their roots. "Remember," with month, he accepted the newly cre- son for the black box next semes- Fischerspooner currently rocking of making an album strictly to cap- its airy grooves and blissful vocals ated position of student coordina- ter, not only of plays, but also con- dance floors worldwide, and the ture the fleeting trend and the quick is very reminiscent of "At The tor of the black box theater. Those certs and projects. There are excit- burgeoning "chill out" scene. Over buck. They already made an album River." Much like "River," "Re- who have ever seen a set in the ing prospects already on the docket the past year, it seemed like you to sit back, kick your feet up and member" possesses that magic Bolton Theater have probably seen for the upcoming semester, includ- couldn't walk into a record store slowly sip a martini. This time quality in which the tune perme- his work. It is now his job to facili- ing an original musical with book without being beaten over the head around, Tim Findlay and Andy Cato ates your brain, and soon you find tate directors' visions and put this and lyrics by junior Harrison Riv- with a half dozen chill out compila have pointed the good ship Lovebox yourself humming it everywhere new space at the disposal of their ers and music by classmate Elton tions, all of which feature the same squarely at the dance floor. you go, the breathless chorus re- imaginations. Hartney. It will promise great tech- songs ("Bent," "Zero 7," "Royk-sopp"- ). The album opens with the deli-cious- ly peatedly marching on and on in "It would be wonderful if nical challenges for Mermelstein, So it seems appropriate that catchy "Purple Haze," in your head. "Remember" is a magi- people used the new theater," said and he is relishing the opportunity Groove Armada, who last year re- which a ragga toaster (a rapper) cal, fantastically crafted tune by a Mermelstein. "It's got lots of char- to tackle them. leased the fantastic Goodbye Coun chronicles some of his, ahem, inter- duo that is rapidly racking up acter. It's intimate, but ... it has lots Meanwhile, Mermelstein also try Hello Nightclub, would quickly esting adventures during a rowdy scores of them. of space. I feel that it's definitely has a few cunning fundraising reload with this yeat'sLovebox (cur- night out, over a thumping guitar While Lovebox is not another better for theater than the KC." schemes up his sleeve. The black rently only available on import from loop. It ain't Jimi Hendrix, but it's generic chill out record, it is not a Because the building is so new, box currently boasts only seven the UK). funky as all hell and groovy in all peak time banger either Groove there are still unused rooms in it. working lights, and some of them Groove Armada put the chill out the right places. Armada will never be confused with Mermelstein hopes student groups appear to be more than a few de- scene on the map back in 1999 with "Madder" uses funked up Sasha. In contrast to their previous can start taking advantage of the cades old. The seating risers, though their widely acclaimed breakthrough drums to hit the listener in the face, albums, Lovebox is a record you conference room in the back, which improving sight lines, restrict sea- album Vertigo. Filled with breezy while a rapper details the daily probably would throw on while he feels is an ideal place for meet- ting capacity. In a flexible space, they melodies and cool grooves and high- troubles of life, chanting, "If I ever cruising in your car before the party, ings, receptions and rehearsals. The are unfortunately unwieldy. With lighted by the fantastically under- need the inspiration, right about now rather than after. However, whatever building also boasts a basement some help from alumni, however, stated "At The River," with its ridicu- is where I lose my patience," before genre you choose to put Groove space that is as yet unexplored but the possibilities could be limitless. lously catchy refrain of "If you're the barnstorming chorus of "This Armada and Lovebox into, make no might be used for prop and set stor- Thinking optimistically, Mermel- sand dunes and salty air." one to make you feel madder!" This mistake it is a fantastic album, fond of age. Anyone willing to help stein envisions mezzanines similar a moment and put is not some kind of lukewarm chill groovy, funky and sexy and one of Vertigo captured Mermelstein explore, fix and im- to the experimental Cottesloe The- This out track. This is pure sleazy funk the best albums of the year. Hope- chill out music on the map. prove these spaces is more than atre in London. If such a thing could or oozing through your speakers and fully it will be released in the States wasn't the banging beat of Tiesto welcome to them. He is open to any be done safely, it would definitely the straight to your booty. "The Final in the very near future. Oakenfold that normally rocked kind of help. increase seating capacity. Thursday, December 5, 2002 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Kenyon Collegian Kenyon, Knox County team up for winter concert Chamber singers and the Community Choir combine for renditions of classics to contemporaries BY CAITLIN WEISS for both groups: to sing properly; to StaffWriter sing in tune; to be aware of expres- sions, dynamics and style and, most At 8 p.m. on Saturday night, the importantly, to express the meaning lights in Rosse Hall will dim and the of the music." music will begin. It is time once The Chamber Singers will per- -.--

H - - . again for the annual Kenyon Coll- .v .... i J form a variety of music ranging ege Chamber Singers and Commu- from the Renaissance-er- a works to nity Choir winter concert. This is a Palestrina's "Quae est ista." to big title for a big event. The Cham- Brahms' "Dem Dunkeln Schoss," to ber Singers alone number over 50 20th Century works including Eric

members, and the Community . Whitacre's "Lux Aurumque." The Choir is between double and triple Community Choir also has a that size. However, quality is in no melange of music up its sleeve. One way sacrificed for quantity. In the number that won't fail to entertain wordsof Bobby Bloch '04, a mem- is a piece based on Burma Shave ber of Chamber Singers, "If heaven advertisements from the 1920s to had a sound, it." this would be ' the 1960s titled "Grampa's Beard." The groups will each perform In addition, senior music major and separately and then join one another Chamber Singers member Phillip for an arrangement titled "Walk To- Ross will be conducting the Com- gether Children" by Moses Hogan. Amy Gallese munity Choir in a performance of The Chamber full this size. While both choirs are impressive Singers tune up.The group, including the Community Choir, will be three times "Sanctus" by Bach. While the

musical presences on campus, each group has a non-exclusi- ve policy have the Community Choir's mag- work. We're here for the music, but Chamber Singers is an a capella ' is "inherently different," according towards membership, the atmo- nitude, but the group makes up for we're also here for each other." This group, the Community Choir per- to the choirs' conductor, James D. sphere is relatively relaxed, and the this with undeniable dedication. The tight group hopes to harmonize beau- forms with the accompaniment of and Cornelia W. Ireland Professor enrollment level is high. However, Chamber Singers meet Monday tifully, aftd during this fall, the choir Adjunct Instructor of Music Patricia of Music Benjamin Locke. The the full rehearsal room and the stray through Friday to rehearse for up- "has become more cohesive than pre- Pelfrey. With or without piano, both ! Community Choir includes not only biology majors do not harm the coming concerts and the annual vious years, which has really helped groups hold their own onstage, ac- i music students, but also all commu-- ! choir's performance skills. Accord- spring tour. Membership in thischoir the group's dynamic," said Cham- cording to Ross, who extended the

nity members interested in singing. ing to member Becky Grajeda '05, is based on competitive audition, and ber Singers' co-presid- ent Adam promise that "anyone who attends In addition to students, the choir is "Yes, we all are coming from dif- the selected students quickly form a Booth '03. the concert will enjoy it." also composed of Kenyon faculty, ferent places, but when we enter the close bond. Chamber Singer Celeste Locke is also quick to stress the Bloch, commented on the

! Gambier residents and even a few room, we enter to Berteau said, this combined size, saying, 'The sing." '05 "Joining group . groups' similarities, though, adding groups' professional musicians. Since the The Chamber Singers may not has given me a sort of support net ' that he has "the same expectations more voices, the more power the music has to reach out to everyone Barich, Fulco to perform sophomore recital who comes and hears us sing." solely for their own enjoyment. Next semester, he BY KATY COSSfi Debussy 's "Claire de Lune." He will Chamber Singers. This tOeek al StaffWriter "We're doing it to perform together, also be playing two original com- plans to add an independent study we've wanted to do for something positions, "Sarabande" and "Space in composing and another music 'J)iWHtiye cLh6Atejfs Sophomores Daniel Barich a long time," said Fulco. "In all hon- Dreams." Fulco will be performing class to his schedule. and it is more about having an event in clas- Ellen Fulco will team up to esty, the Sutermeister rhapsody. As a pair "I hope to get a career 11536 Upper Gilchrist Rd. perform a recital on Sunday at 1:30 where friends and faculty can all they will perform Brahms' "Clari- sical music, possibly teaching or Mount Vernon p.m. in Brandi Recital Hall. Barich, hear what we've been practicing and net Sonata No. 2 in E-fl- at Major" conducting, so I'm excited about

pi- is Movie-lin- e: 392-222- a music major, will be playing how our music sounds." and Spohr's "Concertino for Clari- trying out conducting, since that ; 0 ano, and Fulco, an English major Both musicians will be playing net," Rondo movement. something that I have been dream- and classics minor, will be playing solo during portions of the recital. The recital has a very collabo- ing about for a long time," said 'Analyze That R clarinet. Since sophomore recitals Barich will be playing Rachman- rative feel, as it is composed of Barich. "I also started accompany- Fri-T- hu 5:00, 7:10, 9:20 , are not required and are fairly un- inoff's "Prelude in C Sharp Minor," pieces chosen by the students with ing a singer here at Kenyon this fall, Sa-S- u 12:40, 2:50, 5:00 usual, both students are playing Chopin's "Mazurka in A" and the input of a teacher and showcases and I enjoy that a lot." I 7:10, 9:20 , over a year of work by the students. He added that he has also be- 'Harry Potter PG "Actually, we started practicing first come fascinated by jazz recently, jFri-Th- u 6:30,9:45 semester of last year, just on the which he said he became interested Sa-S-u 12:00, 3:15, 6:30 Rosse to roll with bluesy beats of KC Jazz couldn't work out a re- in "since composing is my main in- Brahms, but 9:45 The Kenyon College Jazz and Percussion Ensemble will be pre cital date," said Fulco. "We both terest and in fact my main activity senting an evening of music featuring traditional jazz standards rangi- started practicing the Spohr and our in life." '8 Crazy Nights PG-1- 3 clari- ng from swing to blues, bebop and Latin this Tuesday at 7 p.m. in individual pieces over the summer, Fulco has been playing iFri-Th- u 5:30,7:30,9:30 Rosse Hall. and we've been practicing every net for about ten years, and although Sa-S- u 1:30,3:30,5:30 The Ensemble, under the direction of Adjunct Instructor of Music week throughout this semester." she hasn't taken private lessons at J 7:30, 9:30 Jim Cobbs, is a class that focuses on the study of improvisational tech Barich's original composition will Kenyon, stays very active musically. 8 Mile R niques, jazz and jazz fusion from the early 1900s to the present. During be a featured part of the program, She plays in the Knox County sym- ' Fri-Th- u 9:30 J rehearsal, Cobb emphasizes the development of individual style and but despite his talent, he admits to a phony under the direction of James Sa-S- u 12:30, 9:30 playing by ear. certain degree of anxiety. D. and Cornelia W. Ireland Profes- "I don't usually get as nervous sor of Music Benjamin Locke, and tSanta Clause 2 G I OperaWorkshop,fatladytosingonMonday j singing as do playing piano," said was in the Woodwind Chamber Fri-T- hu 1 5:10,7:20,9:30 Barich. "I find piano playing to be Ensemble last year. One.ra Wnrkshnn. a prniin of Kenvon students who combine a love Sa-S- I r o r j u 12:50, 3:00, 5:10 quite difficult, and I always get ner- "I will keep playing through of both music and opera, will be presenting a performance titled "Into 7:20, 9:30 in the Knox County Sym- Sondheim" MnnHav at 7 n.m. in Rosse Hall. The show will be a review vous at piano performances." Fulco . college

and either in private lessons PG-1- 3 , of the music of Steven Sondheim, a composer of great rennown who agreed, saying, "My least favorite phony Solaris I in the wood- Fri-Th- re-ivie- w about performing is, well, per- if ever have time or u 7:15 has produced countless award-winnin- g Broadway musicals, ine thing 5:00, se- get Sa-S- will hp rliviHeH intn two acts: the first will feature 14 sones from forming, because I've always had wind quintet when some people u 2:45,5:00,7:15 Sondheim's parlip.r works, including sones from Gvdsv. West Side Story vere performance anxiety. But I'm back from abroad," she said. She - 7 O C 1 G is to continue playing after col- Treasure Planet and Anyone Can Whistle. The second half is an abridged version of getting better at it, and Daniel a pro, hopes not plan on playing J Fri-Th- u 5:00,7:00,9:00 oondheim's musical fairytale Into the Woods. so I'm excited about this concert." lege, but does Sa-S- u 1:00,3:00,5:00 Barich, who has been playing professionally. "My favorite com- 7:00, 9:00 TeclmicallytalentedflutesperfonnMonday piano since kindergarten, is cur- posers are George Gershwin and rently under the instruction of Ad- Johannes Brahms, so I'm really glad , Coming Soon: a The Kenyon College Flute Choir will be tooting their own horns junct Instructor of Music John Reitz. we are playing the Brahms," said in Brandi Recital Hall Sunday at 2 p.m. The Hot Chick In addition, he recently added voice Fulco. "Daniel and I have per- The which is under the direction of Adjunct Instructor Nemesis ensemble, stu- play- Star Trek: i lessons to his schedule and is a formed together once before, of Music Ann Stimson, is a competitive course requiring audition prior The Lord the Rings dent of Adjunct Instructor of Music ing a piece he composed, and that of to play- - enrollment. Special emphasis is placed on aspects of ensemble Maid in Manhattan m Nancy Jantsch. He is also taking two was so much fun, so I am really mg, intonation, phrasing and style. music classes and is a member of looking forward to this." The Kenyon Collegian 10 SPORTS Thursday, December 5, 2002 q Chicago

BY JAMES ROSENBLUM mous lead and eventually putting winning streak was stopped, as the

Staff Reporter the Poets away. When all was Ladies succumbed 55-4- 7. first J k - - f The done, the 1-- 0, defeat- Ladies were ' half was not very smooth. The La- . ; The Kenyon 67-5- 3. Ladies opened ing Whittier Lye led the La- - Jr,f 7 dies shot just 26 percent from the their 2002-0- 3 campaign on Nov. 23 dies with 19 points and seven re- floor and managed just six field and 24 with key wins against bounds, while Madarras, making : BE goals. Despite holding the Purple Whittier College and the Univer- her Ladies in debut, chipped 13 fr SE' Raiders to 30 percent shooting, they sity of Wisconsin-Rive- r Falls. With points and three rebounds. trailed 24-1- 6 at the half. a pair of strong scrimmages in the - 1 r 1 The Ladies also received t The Ladies tried to mount a books already, the Ladies took their solid play from guard Dana comeback in the second. Arnold and show on the to road Chicago for Halicki '05, who added 12 points Wittman led the charge, but it was the Midway Classic - and started the and four rebounds off the bench. ! - r-- . not to be. Arnold led the Ladies in year off on the right foot by win- It was an all around good game for scoring with 12 points and grabbed ning the tourney. the Ladies. They limited Whittier 1 seven rebounds, and Wittman and With a young team and new to just 37 percent shooting for the :r V Lye each had ten a piece. Lye also be- energy on the court, the Ladies game, in spite of a game-hig- h 23 took down a team-hig- h nine re- i gan the season with a clash versus points for Whittier point guard bounds. The Ladies were held to just Whittier College. The Poets came Robin Ishibashi '03. 32 percent shooting and 18 field in with a young team, including With a win in the books, the goals. Mount Union did not fare eight freshmen. Kenyon Head Ladies took to the floor again in much better, as they shot 31 percent Coach Suzanne Helfant said hold- the second part of the tourney Kevin Guckes for the game with 18 field goals. ing onto the ball was her team's against WIAC foe University of did, however, get a game-hig- h Beth Lye '03 comes down with a rebound at a recent Ladies' scrimmage. They biggest priority. The game got off Wisconsin-Rive- r Falls. The Fal- 19 points from guard Allie Graf '03 to a slow start for the Ladies. They cons came in with an experienced stepped up to the plate. Cori points and seven assists in 34 min- and a ten point, 11 rebound effort trailed early on at 6-- 4. That would team, and they were hungry for a Arnold '03 came off the bench and utes. The Ladies prevailed, despite from forward Ashley Boudreau prove to be the only time in the strong start to their season. For the put an additional spark in the La- 52 percent shooting from the Fal- '05. game that the Ladies were behind. first half, both teams were ex- dies, en route to a team-hig- h 19 cons in the second half, including With these games in the

the-tw- o Kenyon stormed back against the tremely tight, and at the half, points, and guard Eileen Wittman a game-hig- h 25 points for Wiscon- books, the Ladies cannot rest on young Poets, eventually building teams found themselves '03 buried a pivotal basket. The sin post Erin Effle '05. their laurels as they take to the road 31-2- 63-5- a 1 lead at the half, despite 33 locked at 23. Ladies tripped up the Falcons 8 Sitting at 2-- 0, the Ladies began for an NCAC game versus the percent shooting. Despite the slow first half, to win the Midway Classic. Lye their non-conferen- ce schedule Tues- tough Earlham College Quakers at The second half proved to be both teams came out firing in the also added 14 points and a team-hig- h day, traveling to Alliance, Ohio to 7:30 p.m. The Ladies then open the an even bigger spurt for the Ladies, second half, as the score went back 8 rebounds, as her stellar play clash with OAC foe Mount Union. home schedule with a Saturday af- as co-capt- ain Beth Lye '03 and and forth. The Ladies held a slim earned her tournament MVP hon- The Purple Raiders were ready for ternoon thriller against Mount point guard Lindsay Madarras '06 lead down the stretch when ors. Madarras had another strong a fight, and they gave the Ladies all Vernon Nazarene University. led the charge in building an enor Kenyon's experienced players showing, as well, notching seven they could handle. In the end, the Game time is 1 p.m. Lords swimmers excel at Wabash Invitational

and Courtney-Brook- s sopho- BY SHARON SORKIN finished freshman Travis Brennan, 18th out the total 24 Tres Staff Reporter (4:32.13), of more Will Wakefield, junior participants. The 200 yard IM Smith and freshman Chris D' Ardenne While other Kenyon students found Duda at the number ten placed second third, sixth and ninth began the trek home for the spot finishing with a time of respectively. The 50 yard freestyle Thanksgiving holiday, the 1:50.33 against 24 competing also had a lot of entries for the Kenyon Men's Swim team swimmers. In the 50 yard freestyle, Lords, and Kaminsky, sophomore boarded a bus and traveled to the Boon finished in 11th place out of Tom Ashby, freshman Jimmy University of North Carolina for 24 with 20.98. In the 400 yard Berger, sophomore Chris Lohr, the Nike Cup and later to Wabash Medley Relay the Lords finished Strike and senior Kyle Laux for their home invitational. The tenth with the help of senior placed 6th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th long ride was worth it. After Carlos Vega, Boon, Duda and and 39th, respectively, out of the tough swims against the nation's Courtney-Brook- s (3:23.65). total 52 competitors. Sophomore top division I schools at UNC, the Day two started with the 200 Leandro Monteiro took first in Lords were able to take home a yard medley relay. The Kenyon' the 200 yard backstroke with a rebounding victory against squad placed fourth in that event time of 1 :43.68, with sophomore Wabash. in 1:31.68 out of the 29 compet- Peter Gosselar in fourth They placed first in front of ing teams. The 400 yard IM came (1:47.46), junior David Gold in the ten other teams invited to Kevin Guckes next, and sophomore Gabe fifth (1:48.10) and sophomore swim at Wabash, with a score of A Lords swimmer finishes a lap of breastroke as a teammate looks on. Rodrigues placed 20th out of 24 Lain Shakespeare in ninth 715 points, almost doubling the participants with a time of (1:49.77). score of the meet's second place eighth place out of nine teams the number seven spot. 4:05.21, while senior Dan Kiepfer Rodriguez took the 100 yard finisher. The other colleges and with a score of 81.5, in front of And they did. Kenyon com- placed 22nd with a time of backstroke (53.22). Peter Kvaric universities who placed included last place East Carolina by 21 pleted the meet on Saturday with 4:05.75. Duda came in ninth took the 100 yard breastroke second place Wheaton College points and behind seventh place a seventh place finish and a total (49.29) in the 100 yard butterfly, (59.56). Shakespeare finished (359 points), third place Iupui Syracuse by just six points. UNC of 283 points, well ahead of while Hunt finished in 50.55 in second in the 200 yard butterfly. 100 (341 points), fourth place Univer- was in first place going into the Syracuse's 224 and East Carolina's 20th place, and Vega finished in Kaminsky took fifth in the sity of Indianapolis (313 points) second day of swimming, with 221. UNC took the Cup with 757 21st place with 50.62 out of 24 yard freestyle (48.79). Monteiro back- and fifth place DePauw University 241 points. They were ahead of points, followed by second place participants. For the 200 yard took first in the 200 yard sec- (281 points). Kenyon's perfor- the second place University of Tennessee (713 points), third freestyle, Boon swam the race in stroke (1:51.49). Kvaric took breastroke. mance at Wabash far exceeded Tennessee by 22. The men of place Virginia Tech 582, fourth 1:39.92 and finished 12th of 24 ond in the 200 yard UNC was took first in the 500 that of any other team they com- UNC clearly dominated the com- place Kentucky (395 points) and teams. The last event at Monteiro Dave peted against. petition throughout the three-da- y fifth place Louisiana State (360.5 the 800 yard freestyle relay, yard freestyle. Freshman 100 yard At the Nike Cup, the Lords stretch, but Kenyon swam com- points). where the Lords placed an aston- Dehart took fifth in the took swam against big teams like petitively and worked hard to On day one of the competi- ishing third overall out 26 com- butterfly (54.32). Wakefield :57.47). North Carolina, Louisiana State prove themselves against the big- tion, the first event was the 200 petitors. first in the 200 yard IM (1 freestyle, jun- University, University of Ken- ger teams. yard freestyle relay, where fresh- On that very same day, the In the 1,650 yard Invi- in first tucky, University of Tennessee On Friday, the Lords man- man Andrejs Duda, senior Marc Lords swam at the Wabash ior David Gold finished event and Syracuse University. The aged to finish the day ahead of Courtney Brooks, freshman Russ tational. The first event was the place in 16.37.51. The last yard Lords swam from Thursday eighth place Syracuse and ninth Hunt and freshman Read Boon 200 yard relay, and junior of the meet was the 200 Joe relay, and the Lords through Saturday at UNC, bat- place East Carolina. But their came in sixth of the 28 compet- Fernando Rodriguez, junior freestyle mini- in 1:22.60. In the 500 Strike, junior Peter Kvaric and placed second overall after a long tling hard against the D- -l com- lead against Syracuse was ing teams Kaminsky day of competition, with the help petition. After the first day of pre- mal (four points), and they would yard freestyle, Boon finished sophomore Paul in Next Monteiro, Ashby, Berger and liminary competition and finals, have to push themselves on Sat- 11th (4:29.01), freshman Elliot placed third 1:37.97. up of IM, and the Kaminsky (1:27.28). the Lords found themselves in urday to pull away and hold onto Rushton finished 13th (4:33.26) was the 400 yard Thursday, December 5, 2002 SPORTS The Kenyon Collegian 11 Senior XCers run Ballroom dances at nationals BY TAMAR CHALKER at Staff Reporter well are not the nationals The Swimmers only team to take on some division I BYLIAM HAGQERTY pack, including the eventual competition this winter, as the Staff Reporter winner and individual national champion Ryan Bak, a senior Kenyon College Ballroom Dance Seniors Michael Baird and from Trinity College, who fin- team spent some time competing the best Ben Hildebrand closed out their ished in a course record time of against of the best this past in Kenyon Cross Country careers 25:01. However, because of the week the Youth College Network

i ast weekend at the NCAA divi-- ! quick start, both runners from National Dance Sport Champion- sion III Cross Country Champi-- ; Kenyon were never that far be- ships. The competition took place onship, running strong, solid hind the leaders. They did not at the Greater Columbus Conven- t, e M

; races and turning in a pair of quite have enough to catch the tion Center.

! times. Baird finished in po- The Kenyon team, which has excellent lead pack, but they were Taryn Myers i with a time of 25:41, good sition to make a strong final kick gotten stronger and stronger over the Ksenia Sokolyanskaya and Alex Timokin pause during a Samba. ' enough for 26th place overall, and finish as well as they did. "It past few years, was able to put in

i His placing among the top 35 of was such a great feeling round- their best showing ever, placing sev- the most of any of the Kenyon Jonathon Hall '05 and Katy Cosse

i the 215 runners qualified him for ing the last corner, sprinting up enth as a team in the American team ballroom dancers, winning a to- '06 danced their way to fourth

All-Americ- an honors. This was the hill and crossing the line," match. Harvard University and the tal of nine ribbons at Nationals. place ribbons in the Newcomer the first time in Baird's cross said Baird. University of Michigan, two "ma- They placed second in the Rumba and the Newcomer Waltz. country career that he received Although it is always a goal jor ballroom powerhouses," accord- Bronze Cha ChaRumba, re- First-yea- rs Brian Neenan and this distinction. to win every race, the Lords are ing to KCBDC President Ksenia ceived third place in the Bronze Allyson Whipple place third in the Hildebrand ran also ran nothing but happy about the na- Sokolyanskaya'04,came away Foxtrot and Jive and the Silver Newcomer Tango competition. well, finishing in 62nd place tional meet. Michael Baird said, with the first place titles in the WaltzTango, placed fifth in the These new dancers have contrib-

! overall with a time of 26:01. This "I am really excited about how American team match and Inter- Bronze Tango and Samba, sixth uted greatly to the team. Combined was Hildebrand's third trip to the well we finished and don't think national team match, respec- in the Silver FoxtrotViennese with the experience of the veteran national championship and the that I could have asked for a bet- tively. Waltz and seventh in the Bronze dancers, they were able to put some second year in a row that both ter way to end the season." As The Kenyon College Ball- WaltzQuickstep. major points on the board for the

. i runners ran together at the meet, he has in the past, he commented room Dance team was able to Matt McCaw '02 and Jen team overall. i Additionally, both runners im-- ; on the incredible support of the come away with three blue Rib- George '04 also had a success- While the ballroom dance proved the marks they set at last Lords' fans, saying, "I want to bons in the competition. Dan ful showing. They won second team is not as visible as other ' year's national meet where give a shout-ou- t to all of my Nickerson '00 and Sara Murdock place for their work in Paso Kenyon athletic teams, they have ' Hildebrand placed 124th and friends and teammates that came '05 won the Silver SwingMambo Doble and Gold Cha Cha proved themselves to be very com- on and even beat- Baird placed 137th. out to see the race. It really does category. Sokolyanskaya and her Rumba and Paso. They also got petitive. Taking Co- ing division I and II schools, they "Going into the race, Ben make a difference having people partner Alex Timokin from the third place in the Novice Cha Cha -- and Gold Samba, are one of Kenyon athletic's suc- and I knew a little more what to out there to support you and lumbus DanceSport Academy RumbaSwing Sil- cess stories. As they continue to expect," said Baird. "Last year teammates that know what you got the blue ribbon for the Jive and received a fourth place Ashe in Hop category. dance their hearts out, Kenyon we made the mistake of going are going through." ver SambaJive. David '04 ribbon the Lindy can only expect greater things out too slow and hoping to pick Baird and Hildebrand wrapped and Diana Carroll '04 received Sokolyanskaya danced her in Foxtrot. to a and fourth place rib- from these Lords and Ladies. If up the pace as the race went on." up their season and their Lords ca- first place the Bronze way third in in you want to see the dancers Foregoing this strategy, both reers just as they have run all They also placed sixth the bon with Timokin the Silver showcase their skills and maybe runners were aggressive early in year. They ran strong, tough Bronze Viennese Waltz. Ashe Cha ChaRumba and Novice Cha even test out your own, this Sat- the race, and were among the races, leaving it all on the later partnered with Becky ChaRumbaJive, respectively. they will put on the leaders during the first mile. As course, and they ran together, Pogany '05, and they received She also paired up with another urday night Extravaganza" from the race progressed, the lead feeding off of each other, push- fifth place in the Bronze Swing ballroom dancer from the Univer- "Starlight 10-- 2 in Peirce pack thinned, but both Baird and ing each other to continue. The and sixth in the Bronze Mambo. sity of Toledo to win third place a.m. Hall. and Timokin will j was a long line of rib- in the intercollegiate category. Sokolyanskaya Hildebrand remained side by "one-two- " punch of the Lords There a lesson, and there side right with the lead pack. Cross Country team, just as bons for the Kenyon College Some new members of the teach salsa made their will be a live salsa band and re- Some runners began to distance teammate Matt Cabrera '03 pre- Ballroom Dance team. Nickerson ballroom dance team freshments. themselves from the rest of the dicted, "made some noise." and Murdock came away with marks in the competition as well. 01 ijjfrv Ml The biggest rivalry in sports, in Ohio? left in nice to win the title, but we have to these names next to one an- game, it was clear that the match- that way until five minutes BYJAYHELMER have up would have direct implications the fourth quarter, when an Ohio beat Michigan." It is clear that a title Sports Editor other. Far bigger than the famed LakersCeltic competition, and for the national championship game. State drive culminated in a three would be tainted without beating the Here are a few things I learned nearly more furious than the ani- The Buckeyes were powered by the yard touchdown for the Buckeyes, Wolverines.

19-year-- OSU-ru- n al- old website has on my arrival in Ohio two years mosity between the Red Sox and the legs of freshman run- putting them up for good. An the'eountdown to the ago. First, the soft drink anomaly Yankees, few rivalries in sports ning back sensation Maurice Clarett, With the win, the Buckeyes ready begun

1 still holds a had known as "soda" is actually seem to have this much bad blood who had over 1,100 rushing yards, solidified themselves as legitimate 2003 contest. Michigan in alltime battle with "pop." Second, people from even in the vaunted sport of college despite missing three games this contenders for the national title. significant edge 56-36- -6 OSU Cleveland butcher A's almost as football. In an ESPN poll three years season. The Buckeyes had climbed Despite the tough loss, Michigan a record. Although 12-- on this year, this is an- egregiously as natives of Boston. ago, it was rated as the greatest ri- to a 0 record and the number two has earned enough respect to earn came out top the ad- Thirdly, Ohioans love Ohio State valry in sports history. ranking in the country. Aloss, how-- " a birth in the Outback Bowl against other situation where sports football. The Buckeyes and Wolverines ever, could drop them out of num- 20th ranked Florida, and while the age "wait 'til next year" applies, and win. But luck On a ride down most rural first met on the football field in ber two and thus out of contention playoffs are significant especially Michigan may good from Ohio. streets, one can see Buckeye flags 1897. Each year since 1935, the for the national championship. for Buckeye fans OSU last won trying to convince anyone fixiest rivalry in sports unfolding adorning fans' front lawns. I asked game has been on the final Satur- Michigan, on the other hand, the title in 1970 the bragging The an our away from Gambier who an "expert," Columbus native and day of the regular season. Rust be- ranked third in the conference and rights that they gained are almost just I 9-- 2 be knew? I didn't until got here. ns "It would 0SU fan Tim Rust '05, for a per- lieves that for many of the non-Ohioia- ninth in the country with a sweeter. Rust said, spective on the issue, and he said, at Kenyon, the rivalry record and was on the verge of a "As a kid I didn't really like foot- doesn't make sense. "Most people playoff game. ball, but you learn it's a good guys think we're crazy," Rust said of fans . As far as competitiveness, the Fraternities - Sororities - Student Groups bad ri- fans could guys thing, Ohio State good: of both schools who buy into the game was everything that Earn $l,000-$2,00- 0 this semester with a proven Michigan, fans any- Bad." I learned all this valry. The Saturday before Thanks- have hoped for for OSU CampusFundraiser 3 hour fundraising event. early, but only recently I come this years' install- way. Michigan scored all of their have giving showcased fundraising with no lo understand that to love OSU ment of the Midwestern grudge points on three field goals in the first Our programs make easy means an equally strong opposite match. half, the last of that was a 22 yarder risks. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, emotion for Michi- with 16 seconds left. This gave the the University of . This year more than most, so get with the program! It works. gan. however, the game held significance Wolverines a 9-- 7 edge, offsetting a Contact CampusFundraiser at (888) 923-323- 8, The OSUMichigan rivalry is even at Kenyon, as wars raged over Ohio State touchdown which was spiteful that it would not be sur- allstu about the forthcoming blood- scored with less than three minutes or visit www.campusfundraiser.com prising if fans could barely stand to bath. In the week leading up to the to go in the first quarter. It stayed LlniltnrnTiTir.-Tmmv.nniuimi- v

12 The Kenyon Collegian SPORTS Thursday, December 5, 2002 Lords basketball stumbles in early season tourneys After losses in two tournaments, Lords drop early game to Mount Vernon, face NCAC power Wooster Saturday

BY ERIC FITZGERALD on the home floor should help Campbell knocked down a couple guy beating us back on de- their season 0-- 2 at the Midway

all-tournam- Staff Reporter out. free throws to cut the lead to 82-6- 8 fense is unacceptable." Classic, Rehm earned ent "We are very excited to fi- with just above four minutes The Lords' 0-- 5 mark honors. In his two starts, The Lords tip off their nally get to play a home game remaining. The Lords would comes as a reminder to return- he scored a combined 20 points. NCAC schedule this Saturday after three weeks away," come no closer. Although the loss ing players who have experi- After a few days of re- against the College of Wooster at Stancik said. "We are a team dropped the Lords to 0-- 5, while enced Kenyon's struggles on grouping in Gambier, the team

3 8-- p.m. in Ernst Center. They face that always plays better at the Cougars improved to 0, jun- the road in past season. Thus traveled to Washington, D.C., a difficult task after opening the home, so we should play a very ior Alex Neuman saw promising far, this season has offered its where they competed in the season 0-- 5. Wooster comes to good game without all the first signs from the Kenyon team's share of challenges. Marymount Invitational. The town with a 4-- 0 record and hav- game jitters many players had performance. "We didn't know what to Lords lost the opener to Chowan ing received votes in the pre- at the beginning of the season." "They're a pretty tough expect in the tournaments," College, 87-6- 9. In the consola- season division III polls. In a cross-tow- n meeting with team," said Neuman. "We showed Neuman said. "We have a lot tion game, they fell just short of "Because we have such a Mount Vernon Nazarene Col- signs at times, but it's about put- of new guys, but when we get knocking off Pitt-Greenbu- rg, young team, learning how to lege last Tuesday, the Lords ting a whole game together. We more experience and more 90-8- 3. play at the college level is still could not defend the Cougars in played well for about 30 minutes, confidence, we will have a lot Although the Lords fell to our biggest challenge," said jun- a 95-7- 6 offensive explosion. but the 10 minutes that we let more success. We have a good 0-- 4, the Thanksgiving break ior Aaron Stancik. "Once the The Lords jumped to a down was when they beat us." shot against Bethany next games impacted the team's younger players are given more quick lead on freshman Tyler Senior Jon Campbell led the Tuesday." chemistry. "The most positive experience in playing situations, Rehm's three-poi- nt play just team with 23 points and 10 re- Competing in the Midway aspects over break was getting we will be more competitive. eight seconds into the game. bounds. Stancik chipped in 15 Classic in Chicago and the everyone accustomed to playing We just have to learn how to However, the Cougars scored points off the bench. Although the Marymount Invitational in college basketball," said play with composure and'pa-tience.- " the next five points to take a 5-- 3 Lords put a formidable 76 points Washington, D.C., the Lords Stancik. "We have a lot of i- lead. Mount Vernon would not on the scoreboard, Mount Vernon fell to a 0-- 4 start last week. nexperienced players that

4-- The Lords finished 12 in look back, mounting a 44-2- 3 outplayed them, especially in In the season opener, Nov. played very well and learned the NCAC last season, while lead at the recess. transition. 23, the Lords fell to host Uni- a lot through playing exten-

13-- 7-- fast-brea- 93-5- 8. for a Wooster boasted a 3 mark. The Cougars rattled off a 0 "They had a lot of k versity of Chicago, In sively. Staying together Last year, the Fighting Scots run to open the second half. points and even their big men the consolation round of the week by ourselves brought our 96-5- we beat Kenyon, 9. Although They cruised through most of would beat us down the court Midway Classic, St. John's team closer together, and 20-poi- 72-6- each Wooster presents a formidable the rest of the game with a ht sometimes," sophomore Till handed the Lords a 8 loss. learned a lot more about challenge for the Lords, playing lead. However, senior Jon Wieczorek said. "Their biggest Although Kenyon began other." against div. I teams at UNC

BY JUSTIN KARPINOS team of Holt, Ozolina, Rowatt notice of the team's perfor- Staff Reporter and Miller, negating their 13th mances. "I hope that other teams place finish. will see how fast we're swim- A select group of seven The final preliminary ses- ming and respond," she said. Kenyon Lady swimmers began sion saw both Retrum and "This weekend at the Miami I- their Thanksgiving vacations early Miller earn their consideration nvitational will be a good chance

- -- -- : -- - rzwir - , . , , by traveling to Chapel Hill, North v-i.' cuts in the 200 yard backstroke to see how a lot of our compet- Carolina to participate in the Uni- in times of 2:09.23 and 2:09.51, ition compares to us." versity of North Carolina's Nike respectively. Ozolina and Gal- In Gambier, meanwhile, the Cup. Excepting the Ladies, this fall loway finished seventh and rest of the Ladies battled against invitational, held from November eighth, respectively, in the 100 the Akron Zips. Lacking much of 21-2- 3, featured only NCAA divi- yard freestyle with times of the core of their team, the r- I sion schools, among them peren- 51.35 and 51.84. emaining Ladies had some re-

nial 172-12- powerhouses Michigan, North In the final session of the spectable swims in their 0 Carolina, Kansas, Kentucky and Nike Cup, Ozolina and Gallo- loss. The most notable of these Louisiana State. The Ladies fin- way captured first and second were the 1,650 freestyle perfo- ished ninth out of ten teams. place in the 'A' final (finishing rmances by juniors Hillary Strong Although many of the teams fifth and sixth overall) with and Kristin Landry.

rested and shaved for the Nike Kevin Guckes outstanding swims in the 100 Leading a 1-2- -3 charge by Cup, the Ladies' contingent se- One of the Ladies' talented freestylers races last weekend. yard freestyle. Ozolina finished the Ladies senior Kate Holland nior captains Betsy Garratt, Mel- Galloway earned a spot in the "super- yard freestyle in 1:52.83, while in 50.95, while Galloway was was third, well ahead of the Zips' issa Holt, Sarah Retrum and -final," limited to the fastest Galloway's preliminary swim of close behind in 51.08. The La- top finisher the pair finished in Ashley Rowatt; juniors Beth Gal- four preliminary performances. 57.19 earned her the fifth-faste- st dies' final swim of the meet, the 17:40.13 and 17:47.34, both loway and Agnese Ozolina and She had a lifetime best of 23.09, qualifying time in the 100 yard 400 yard freestyle relay, re- strong NCAA consideration first-ye- ar Jennie Miller swam placing her second. The Ladies backstroke. Rowatt became the third sulted in the highest relay fin- times. Also, senior Claire Tindal unrested and unshaved, with the also had strong preliminary swims Lady to earn a spot in the finals with ish of the meet. The quartet of finished second in 2:10.42 in the goal of obtaining as many NCAA from Garratt and Rowatt in the 200 her 20th place qualifying swim in Holt, Galloway, Garratt and 200 yard butterfly, just off her qualifying times and as many top-2- 0 yard IM. The pair finished in 4:31.64. Holt and Garratt followed Ozolina finished in 3:28.51, the winning time against Toledo the finishes as possible. 2:10.12 and 2:10.35, respectively, suit by placing 18th in the 200 yard fastest unshaved Kenyon per- week before. Finally, first-yea- r "We really had to step up to both of which were s'trong NCAA freestyle in 1:53.90 and 15th in the formance ever. They placed Christina Stratton had an exce- compete at a meet of this caliber consideration times. 100 yard breastroke in 1:05.58, re- fifth in the event. llent 100 yard breaststroke, fin- unshaved," said Holt. "We really ' In the finals, the Ladies' 200 spectively. This small group of Ladies ishing second in 1:08.53. wanted to make a name for our- freestyle relay of Galloway, At night, the 200 medley relay set a standard for the rest of di- Holt is optimistic about the

Miami-"We'r- selves and prove that we belonged Ozolina, Holt and Garratt scored of Galloway, Garratt, Holt and vision III to follow. Eight indi- Ladies' preparation for e at the meet, which is a position the team's first points with an Ozolina finished eighth in 1:46.33. vidual performances from the all feeling good about we're not usually in." eighth-plac- e finish in a time of Rowatt improved to 17th in the 400 weekend Galloway's 50 yard where we are," she said, "but The Ladies' first day was 1:36.29. Ozolina finished 12th in yard IM, besting her preliminary freestyle, 100 yard backstroke it's hard to tell right now. M- highlighted by scoring individual the 200 yard IM in 2:08.90 and time by over a second to finish in and 100 yard butterfly, iami will be a real telling point performances from Ozolina and 20th in the 50 yard freestyle in 4:30.59. Ozolina moved up to 11th Oz'olina's 200 IM, 100 yard for the season. It'll give us a Galloway. Ozolina qualified for 24.13, while Galloway finished in the 200 yard freestyle, improv- freestyle and 200 yard good idea of the potential this the finals with an 11th place swim fourth in the 50 freestyle in 23.21. ing on her preliminary swim with a freestyle, Garratt's 100 yard team has for the end of the se- in the 200 yard individual medley. The Ladies' 400 yard medley re- time of 1 :52.29, while Holt finished breaststroke and Rowatt's 400 ason." Her time of 2:06.47 was well un- lay of Miller, Garratt, Galloway 20th in 1:56.27. Garratt finished yard IM were the fastest re- The Miami Invitational be- der the NCAA division III auto- and Ozolina closed out the day, fin- 17th in the 100 yard breaststroke in corded times in division III this gins tonight at Miami University s and matic qualifying time. Ozolina ishing 15th in 3:55.41. 1:05.89, while Galloway won the season. Four of the Ladies' re- Corwin M. Nixon Natatorium also qualified for the finals with a The second day of the meet 'A' final in the 100 yard backstroke lays were also the fastest divi- continues tomorrow and Saturday. 17th place morning swim in the 50 saw Galloway and Ozolina return in 56.47. The evening's final event, sion III times this season. Preliminaries on Friday and Sa- at 9 and finals . yard freestyle in a lifetime best for more finals performances. the 800 yard freestyle relay, resulted Holt was hopeful that the turday begin a.m, time of 23.97. In the same event, Ozolina qualified 12th in the 200 in a disqualification for the Ladies' rest of division III would take begin at 6 p.m.