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OLLEGE PUBLISHED WEEKLYoren BY rae STUDENTS OPCONNCCT1ClIT !..LEOE VOLUME xxm • NUMBER 7 FRIDAY, OCfOBER 29,1999 CONNECfICUT COLLEGE, NEW LoNDON, cr

HOMECOMING WEEKEND '99 Task Force to Examine Dean Makes One A.M. Pajama-Clad Dorm Visit Future of Holiday Parties Lack of Campus Homecoming Activities Causes Chaos in Cro, Dorms By CHRIS CIARMIELLO staff writer "Right now, if I had to By ROB KNAKE In an attempt to avoid the often choosebetween the way dangerous substance abuse that has managing editor characterized past Connecticut Col- things went last year, With Crozier-Williams College lege holiday parties, a student task and not having a party , Center packed to the hilt and out force has formed to discuss ways to of control last Saturday night, As- improve this year's events. at all, I'd go with not sistant Dean of Student Life Director of Residential Life Kristine Cyr Goodwin showed up Kristine Cyr Goodwin explained that having it at all." and took control. several students have come to her Kristine Cyr Goodwin expressing concern about the binge About 600 alumni descended Director of on campus this past weekend for drinking that has characterized past Homecoming, and with no event holiday parties. This binge drinking Residential Life scheduled for late night, the cam- has led to a1cobol poisoning, vomit- ing, vandalism, and regretted sex, pus bar was packed well over ca- The group's job is thus "to come up. Goodwin said. pacity with alums and students with a way to have fun and still make One member of the task force overflowing into the Oasis snack the event attractive enough for spon- shop area. explained that the stress of exams combined with the opportunity to sors to take responsibility for this Campus Safety Officer Patti night," the member said. party causes "people to ex\,lode," Duerrler called Goodwin, who was This is just the first part of a pro- the administrator on duty after Goodwin agreed, saying, ''This is the most stressful time of year. People cess, not a decision-making body, midnight, described the situation Goodwin noted. The group will take and asked for assistance. may already be down or depressed and we're pumping their bodies with the suggestions it makes and ap- According to reports, bar staff- proach possible sponsors with these ers were unable to check IDs and depressants. Does that make any . sense?" ideas. It will ultimately be the spon- were being insulted by patrons be- sors who decide if the changes are cause the supply of beer had run Past holiday party problems have caused groups to shy away from good enough to merit their support. out. Campus safety officers turned Last year, the party's planning and on the lights, shut off the music and sponsoring the event. "People don't booze and the crowd shifted to the want to sponsor this anymore," the SEE HOLIDAY PARTIES task force member said, citing a near snack shop area. A fight broke out PHaro BY TIM BARCO continued on page 5 but was quickly ended at which Alums and students celebtrate Homecoming in traditional style fatal incident of alcoholism last year. point Goodwin was called. which prompted her and a contingent roaming around campus late at night change some of our programming Senior Meghan Shippert says of campus safety officers to follow on a weekend. "Kristine's not a cam- so it would be of a more general Sabbaticals, Retirement Thke that when Goodwin arrived, she after. pus safety officer and we don't need appeal" to alumni with small chil- went on "a rampage" outside Cro, Goodwin and the officers dis- a mother, said Mueller, adding, "If I dren and others who aren't inter- stopping students from entering persed a floor party that broke out on want to stand in the hallway at two ested in a "beer bash." As far as the Ton on Govenunent Dept who had drinks in hand and mak- the second floor, took a quick recon- in the morning that's my right." late night Saturday incident, ing underage students pour out noiter of the other South Campus Tim Frankel '00, another second Germaine said she "regrets the ac- Students Concerned over Future of Law Courses their beers. dorms and returned to Harkness to floor resident, was not upset to see tion of a few caused such difficulty Goodwin says that she was just breakup the party which had erupted Goodwin. He says he had about for a large number." trying to have a calming effect on a second time. twenty people in his room when Most students see it the other By NATHAN MEE who will be seniors next year, will the situation. She described the In general, Goodwin said that she Goodwin knocked on the door and way around. Sophomore Sam staff writer not bave the opportunity to take the scene when she arrived as starting didn't receive much flack for her very politely asked them to stay out Freedman blamed the problems on courses they had planned on before to settle down; However, she says presence on Saturday night, other of the hall. "She was very non-ag- Saturday night on poor planning. With little waming, the Govern- they graduate, and certainly not with it was still chaos. "When I got than a little light joking about her gressive, 'you know you can't [have Said Freedman, ''Without anything ment Department at CC has been the professors they wanted. there," said Goodwin," there were outfit. She swears that her outfit, a floor party], come on.:" Frankel ex- to do, what did they expect would dealt a series of debilitating blows. Karen Diluro, Chair of the gov- tons of people milling around with which some students mistook as her plains that the reason that there were happen?" Three professors, all with specialties ernment department student advisory nothing to do," pajamas, was just her favorite pair of so many people on the floor partying As for Goodwin, she made it in American government or law, will' board, is upset because there seemed Goodwin asked students to get p1!'Ple sweat pants and a beige fleece was because there was simply noth- clear that she doesn't plan to incor- be absent from the faculty in the com- to be "no foresight" in the faculty rid of alcohol and extinguish ciga- which she admits didn't match Some ing to do and no where for the alumni l""'."te a late night tour of campus ing semesters. changes which came "all at once." rettes. She says within five min- students, however, where not happy' to go. into her weekend routine. In fact, ~ , Professor Wayne Swanson, a She a1so said that all of those leav- utes of showing up the crowd natu- to see her. Pat St.Germaine,associatedirec- said Goodwin. "I was dissapointed Conn professor since 1969 and cur- ing are excellent professors, and sbe rally shifted to the area outside the Mike Mueller '00, a second floor tor of alumni relations explains that that I had to come over but I would rently the acting head of the depart- is not confident that temporary re- College Center. At this point stu- Harkness resident, said that he absence of the usual Saturday night do anything to help out campus ment, will be retiring at the end of placements will be of the same cali- dents started yelling, "let's head doesn't think its Goodwin's job to be was a conscious decision. "We did safety; that's my job." the fall 1999 semester. ber. The department will be hiring south," and "party in Harkness," Professor William Frasure has someone full time on a two-year con- accepted the position of Dean of Na- tract to replace professor Frasure. tional and International Programs and Professor Swanson shares her A THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR FINE FOR DRINKING? will be leading a SJITA (Study Away, views. "You're not going to get Teach Away) program in Vietnam someone like Frasure to come here during the spring semester of 2000. for a year or two," Swanson still sees I This means that he will not be teach- that in order to provide sufficiently UNH Brings Law to Campus with Arrests and Fines ing any courses on campus at Conn for the students. it is necessary to hire By ROB KNAKE pajamas acting like a cheer leader for the fall '99 semester, a fairly good administrator, and in his ten years in until fall 200 l. another professor on a one-year con- the temperance movement. number even for a school with 10,000 Professor Borrelli, who has post- tract to replace Professor Borrelli managing editor his position he has had to make 15 UNH's program centers around undergrads. calls to parents whose children have poned her sabbatical for two years, during her sabbatical. He feels that Think Conn is cracking down on two main means of coercing its stu- And if you are of age, don't think died from alcohol related incidents. and is now eager to take it, will be just two professors, one temporary, drinking? Guess again, says Univer- dent body not to overly indulge and you're off the hook. Said Beaudoin, He says that UNH's drinking scene gone next year. In American politics cannot successfully maintain the sity of New Hampshire junior Mar- not to drink at all if under age: heavy "Any person who is smashed, in other is very consistent with many other and law focus, only Professor Dor- course load and advising schedule garet Mazzone. Margaret, who was duty fines and arrests. words they are impaired, after they campuses, that is "it is a problem," othy James will remain throughout which is desirable. at Conn over last weekend, can't un- After a series of incidents in the have been medically checked, I will When asked if the new policy is the next three semesters. Unfortunately, the Administra- derstand' what we are all complain- last school year, the UNH Police take them into protective custody for having an effect on the amount of Government students, especially tion has a policy that prevents depart- ing about. those who focus on law - many of ments from hiring full time profes Department has made a major change their own good." SEE UNH CRACKS DOWN "You guys have it easy," said the in policy in order to more effectively Beaudoin emphasizes this. The whom go on to law school - worry 21 year-old Wildcat. ''This place is curb underage drinking. Instead of law and order man is also a college continued on page 5 that they will not be able to take the SEE STUDENTS CONCERNED awesome. Hundreds of drunken mi- issuing citations instructing underage courses they expected to and think continued on page 6 nors partying in the hallway, kids drinkers to appear in court on a cer- that they are being left behind. Some, blazing in their rooms and campus tain date like last year, the campus CAMPUS MOURNS ITS LOSS 'safety' officers. If this is a crack- police are arresting these individuals. down, I'd like to know what it was "We are a full-fledged police de- like before." partment, we have full arrest pow- HiIIaIy Fein '03 Dies from Pre-Existing Condition Margaret tells of a very different ers " said UNH Police Chief Roger tinued by adding, "she seemed to met with those closest to Hillary to scene up in the North Country. In con- By KA11E STEPHENSON Beaudoin in an interview with the reach out to everyone that came along offer support. On Sunday night, Dean junction with the University of New Voice. If found-in violation of state senior editor her path. "Religious Studies Profes- of Freshmen Theresa Ammirati mel Hampshire Campus Police, the ad- law in district court, a typical first- It is often said that the friends sor Roger Brooks, who was one of with the Student Advisors from ministration of the college has truly time offender is fined 250 dollars. people make in college are those that Hillary's favorite professors, accord- Larrabee to update them on Hillary's cracked down on drinking. And we're Beaudoin estimates that his offic- last a lifetime. For friends of Hillary ing to friends, said that Hillary was a condition and give them a chance to not talking about the director of res. ers have made somewhere between Fein, a lifetime of friendship was cut "great student" in his Hebrew Bible talk privately about their feelings and life running around campus in her 100 and 150 arrests since the start of to just a few short months. Fein, class class, one who openly expressed her concerns. of 2003, collapsed on Thursday, Oc- opinion and encouraged the class to Early Tuesday morning the Con- tober 21 as the result of a preexisting offer their perspectives and to partici- necticut College community received A&E condition known as an inoperable ar- pate in discussions. Her deep faith a bulletin broadcast from Dean teriovenous malformation. She died and her enthusiasm helped students Ferrari stating, "it is my sad duty to Another look at Mystic, surrounded by family and friends at to engage in debates and get more out report that Hillary Fein, class of 2003, developments in the theater Lawrence and Memorial Hospital the of the class. Brooks said he "came passed away at4 am. Her death was department, and pop following Tuesday morning at4 a.m. to look forward to attending" the class the result of a preexisting condition According to Assistant Dean of culture. because he was sure to encounter known to her and her family. Our Student Life Kristine Cyr Goodwin, page four challenging questions from Hillary. hearts go out to Hillary's family, the condition was one that both Dean of Student Life Catherine roommates, friends, and mates on the Hillary and her family were aware of WoodBrooks complimented the great rowing teams, as well as to the deans, OPINION and was asymptomatic with the pos- impact that Hillary had on the col- coaches, chaplains, and trainers who sibility of occurring at any time. lege community despite her short . sat vigil with the family. While Regulating relationships, Goodwin added that the condition time here. She added that she was Hillary's life was shorter than every- activism on campus, and 'was discovered during unrelated test- most impressed by Hillary's "sense one wanted, she lived it fully, the way Hillary Fein '03 looking at alcohol and ing about two years ago and that de- of self respect, respect for others, and she wanted, and was especially happy with personal notes of encourage- tobacco as one and the sam~. spite Hillary's condition, her doctors unconditional love and caring." here at Connecticut College. We are ment, photos, and humorous stories 1'1101'1)BYANDY SEGUIN placed no restrictions on her physi- page two The Series of Events saddened at her passing," from those who knew Hillary. In • Michael Richards '78 cal activities . Early Friday morning, Assistant Campus Support addition to the scrapbook, the Office Dean of Freshmen Theresa Emphasizes Value of Dean of Student Life Kristine Cyr Since Fein's collapse on Thurs- of Student Life will make a video- SPORTS Ammirati emphasized the great ad- Goodwin left a message for the resi- day and especially after Ferrari's tape of a day at Conn to send to miration that she had for both Hillary Liberal Arts Education. Men'~ and women's soccer dents of Larrabee explaining what message on Tuesday, campus support Hillary's family. Several members and her family. She said that even had happened to Fein and offering for Hillary was overwhelming. of the administration have also sent lose Homecoming, tennis though they knew Hillary's progno- dorm residents the opportunity to Hillary's parents, older brothers, personal letters to the Feins. Larrabee looks toward promising sis was not good, her parents were meet and talk in the dorm living other family members, and friends House Council, on which Hillary concerned for the other students at season. room. At the same time, members of were with her throughout her time in served as a freshman representative, Conn and wanted to be sure that there page eight the crew team met in Hood Dining a coma at Lawrence and Memorial is working to plant a tree in Hillary's were counseling services available Room; Hillary was the coxon of the Hospital. memory and is also planning a ~8Wl~ for those who needed to talk. men's freshmen team. The meetings Support for students was also in- fundraiser to raise money for the Ammirati also added that the Fein gave those who knew Hillary a credibly strong. Members of the ad- newly established Hillary Fein Schol- Nature. Must Be Focus in City Planning, says Architect family truly thought that "Hillary was chance to find comfort in being to- ministration, faculty and athletic de- arship Fund at Connecticut College, at peace and had absorbed all the love gether and the opportunity to ask partment all spent time with con- According to Larrabee House Architect Robert Gedd the i ortance of nature m the de- and support from the campus." questions about her condition and cerned students. Since last weekend, Gover~or Kavitha Aiyappa, the , velopment of cities at the ~~~~~:~~ec~ cl~United Nations-~ponsore~ According to Goodwin, Fein was prognosis. the Office of Student Life, with the dorms intention IS to create and plan nattonal sUmmitentitled "Urban Environments in the Next Millenmum. a member of the college community Througbout the weekend, mem- help ofHill~'s roommates, friends, Economy, Ecolo\!',}' and Equity." 1I who "mfde a distinct impression on bers of the a'lIm.i.D.istration,aswell as and crew team members, put together SEE CAMPUS t10URNS ... page seven the lives of people." Goodwin con- coaches, chaplains, and counselors a scrapbook for the Fein family filled continued on page 6 c

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1999 S, PAGE TWO Editoriall ~

VOICE EDITORIAL L ;:? r - 1 Ar .-- the irr Let Them Continue Their Work ~ vetopi - .. speecl sored • ban E Voice Endorses Seven + ~ Ienniu uity." 11 Incumbent City Councilors »->-- of Ur ---- Amer In the upcoming New London elections, the In addition to these four, Mayor Tim West, dayni choice is clear. The Voice endorses the seven in- Lloyd Beachy and Ronald Nossek, all native New 1 B. Rand, cumbent candidates for re-election to the New Londoners, have been instrumental in redevelop- the El London City Council. ing the city. They are, however, not always as en- organ More has happened in New London in the last thusiastic about the NLDC and are often at odds range 24 months than in the past 50 years. Among other with President Gaudiani. made ing th sure signs of growth, steel girders are rising at the We think that this is a good thing. Dissent and both. Pfizer complex, pilings are being driven in for the compromise are two very necessary elements of p, waterfront park, and developers have just been any functioning democratic system. Tim West Gedd hired to build a major conference center and hotel stood proudly alongside NLDC Chief Operating - - and d Officer David Goebel at the ceremonial driving 'uve I at Fort Trumbull and to renovate three historic envu, buildings downtown. of the first piling for the new waterfront park. Yet opme New London is on the rise and the numbers he is not afraid to stand up to NLDC and "lecture A show it. Housing prices have risen 20 percent over Dr. Gaudiani" until he is "blue in the face" on the necessity of her staying out of New London poli- the last year and office space is renting for 20 to . ~ 2S percent more than it was a year ago; unem- tics. ployment has dropped from six and a half percent Lloyd Beachy has also been active in keeping to less than three percent. the Council from becoming a puppet of NLDC This did not happen overnight. Two years ago, and preventing the City from losing control. under the direction of President Gaudiani '66, the Beachy believes he may be inaccurately seen by st! New London Development Corporation was res- the "Keep New London Moving Forward" com- urrected and has been the driving force behind the mittee as not fully supporting redevelopment be- 51 aforementioned redevelopment. The NLDC, how- cause he has "asked questions of NLDC" and ever, does not deserve all the credit. "voted not to relinquish power that is vested in at Seven intelligent, articulate, and dedicated city the City and the Council." councilors have not only cooperated with the By his own admission, Beachy doesn't feel all w NLDC and supported the redevelopment, but have that welcome at Conn and joked that Claire would been crucial participants. probably kick him off if she ever caught him on Ie The incumbent councilors are a motley crew campus. But that's why we need Beachy on the in a city that has traditionally been a Democratic Council, Grouped with staunch supporters of tl town (with registered Democrats outnumbering President Gaudiani like Burdick, Hewett, Pero, and Republicans three to one). Four counselors in par- Curtin, Lloyd Beachy, Tim West and Ronald Cl ticular have been endorsed by the pro-develop- Nossek represent a three-part challenge to the ment political action committee "Keep New Lon- NLDC to ensure that the redevelopment of New don Moving Forward," including Republicans London remains checked by the residents. Only Reid Burdick and Rob Pero, and two Democrats, through this friendly but contentious City Coun- .Ernie Hewett and Peg Curtin. cil will the best compromise between President These four have been unwavering in their sup- Gaudiani's vision of a "hip little city" and the New port of President Gaudiani and the NLDC, voting London of old be reached. as a block on crucial New London initiatives. - LEITERS TO THE EDITOR ADVERTISEMENTS The College Voice is an open forum. The opinions Cartoon by George Baskette Letters 10 the Editor are due by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednes- expressed by individual advertisers are their own. In no way . .., .. . -- day preceding publication. The College Voice reserves the does The College Voice endorse the views expressed by indi- right to edit letters for clarity and length. No unsigned or vidual advertisers. The College Voice will not accept ads it anonymous letters win be published. However, names may be deems to be libelous, an incitement to violence, or personally ...... LETTERS. .. . . TO THE EDITOR withheld upon the author's request. The College Voice will not attacking. Ad rates are availfble on request by calling (860) publish letters deemed to be a personal attack on an individual. of a high-paced modem society, which has already ush- 439-2813. The College Voice reserves the right to accept or The College Voice cannot guarantee the publication of any ered in its post-modem phase. This is the true commu- reject any ad. The Editor-in-Chief shall have final content Lack of Suitable Homecoming submission. Letters should be double-spaced, no longer than approval. The final deadline for advertising is 5:00 P.M. the nity pluralism that is being lost. While the college pos- 500 words, and must include a phone number for verification. sessed the ambition to position itself for the next millen- Wednesday preceding publication. Activities Leads to Crowding nium, does it mean we must follow every presidential wish? Could we step back for a second and examine what and Chaos we have done because there are quite a few hindering Chaos. That is how I would describe this past Satrn- inconsistencies that I see? day night of Homecoming weekend. I was extremely dis- There is a whole sub-community at Connecticut Col- appointed with the absence of a campus function besides lege that enjoys taking the time to smell the roses and two bands in the Cro's Nest. How is the campus sup- just explore our existential existence. Sadly, they are less posed to socialize with somany alums on campus? able to exercise this choice in life-styles and in this we The first floor of Cro was so packed with people that witness the conforming of the College community to a you could not move. A brawl almost broke out at the en- high-paced modem vision at the expense of some of our trance to the bar because no one else could fit inside. plurality. Since there was nowhere else to go, students pounded the bar door and clustered around it. I felt bad for the Jonathan Moneta doorman of the bar who was flicked off, sworn at, and Class of 200 1 threatened. As it got more rowdy, the bar had to be closed down for the night. Floor parties are illegal; but that was the only thing to Hahnel Responds to Criticisms do. By not providing a dance party in Cro or under a tent, everyone was put in a difficult position, especially of Feminist Majority housefellows. The campus was in complete disarray and it was difficult to find alums with such a disconnected I would like to respond to the "Letters to the Editor" social scene. I was pretty aggravated. published in the October 22nd issue of The Voice which Most of all, I feel bad for alums who did not experi- were written about the Feminist Majority (PM). As the ence a very welcoming Homecoming. Do you think: they president of the CC chapter of PM, I would like to ad- will be donating money anytime soon? Nope. I think ev- dress Sloan Crosley's letter first. I have no idea if you eryone would like an explanation as to why Satrnday night should be proud of what your family does, PM has not was not better planned. yet broached the subject of pornography. You should come to our Porn Panel in the spring and express your Meghan Welch views there. . Class of 2000 PM is not a new group on campus. This is its fourth year and by far its most active. When I wrote my opin- ion article, I was not speaking for PM-it was only my Time for Reflection and Sense opinion. In the first PM newsletter, it clearly stated that ~e opinion articles did not necessarily reflect the opin- of Community Sacrificed IOns of all FM members-s-a point I admittedly should have repeated. to Modem Ambitions Crosley wrote, ':One of the first messages sentout by the Feminist Majority was that feminists are people with Since I can not congregate or associate as I choose a narrow sense of-humor, who become outraged at events during my free time at this college, the administration they know little about, and who defend Monica has kindly provided me the time to criticize it. William Lewinsky." I'm sorry that my point was so unclear. In James once wrote, ''The community stagnates without no way.was my opinion defending anyone .. the impulse of the individual; the impulse dies away with- I think women are strong and smart and beautiful, out the sympathy of the community." Usually this state- but that doesn't mean that they can't be victims. But my ment is used to advocate the spirit of the individual, but opinion wasn't about Monica Lewinsky. It was about a in the case of the College and its highly esteemed presi- leader of this campus, male or female, thinking it's ac- dent who has accomplished a lot for the College, the in- ceptable to put up posters with the message that women dividual impulse is getting the best of the community. are objects for sex. As the College positions itself for the next millen- Women work hard for their positions, and his posters nium in a high-powered pluralist world, the concept of support the view that women should be valued for sexual modemity rests on the pedestal of the president's vision. favors rather than intelligence. Minor, I don't think your This vision comes with a high-octane demand for output posters In any way showed you in contradiction to in the development of initiatives and is itself a top-down Clinton's acts. ~n the contrary, your ann around his demand. While others are allowed the time to participate shoulder suggests Just the opposite. I can't disprove your and strive for their own initiatives another aspect of com- intentions, but your refusal to apologize leads me to be- munity plurality is being lost. lieve that you are not as committed to supporting women In order to fit into the vision of modernity, one must as you allegedly are. keep pace with our president, which is difficult as most Matthew Veigas, if you think chalkings and newslet- are not blessed with her energy and exuberance. It sure ters are forcing our views down ¥?UT throat, you have seems like there are more initiatives than faculty, staff, not been exposed to very much political action. The defi- and students. At this point, what is being lost is the time muon of feminism, wntten 10 OUT newsletter is the one for introspection, reflection, and simple pleasures. Is a high-paced society that never slows for self-reflectioo a SEEHAHNEL good thing? More often, itlburns the citizens out.' e , The flip side of this is riot everyone wants to be part continued on pb~e3

? e FRIDAY,OCTOBER29,1999 THE COLLEGE VOICE 3 OPINION :What's Next? Tougher Hook-Up Standards? Fight Club Prlesents Greater Social Issues BRETCOHEN ICOLTRANE'S GRINGO EXPERINECE As I sat and stared at the screen wrong with the world. As mucb as 1enjoy watching guys in tbe darkened theater, I began to painttbe walls with eacb other's bodily fluids, 1 think it Migbty Mike Muller would keep the policy will be bung by their genitals wonder what the hell was happening may just be indicative of a problem in our society. administration on lock. We thougbt from the tallest tree in the Arboretum. with the world. And no, 1am not referring to the fact that bands like baving fun would never be made a Thank you, and bave a good day." Why is everyone so bored with 'N Sync and Backstreetrule the charts, 1am talking about crime. What will they outlaw next? Nab, that will probably never hap- life? the situation in which people are so disencbanted with Hooking up? I can just imagine the pen. Besides, wbatever rules they Of course, my thoughts were in- their lives that they need to do dangerous things like start bulletin broadcast: make, wbat really matters is how terrupted frequently by my female figbts, jump out of planes, and drink American beer. 1, "This is a reminder from Student they're enforced. companions squealing with delight at for one, am quite bappy with my life. Of course, if you Life that according to Connecticut They say the Honor Code is only how gorgeous Brad Pitt is. Everything from the benign give me a cable ready TV and a few tons of cbocolate, 1 law codes, physical intimacy is a fire as strong as you make it. But we all "ooh, look at his pees" to the rather disturbing "You don't would be content for years, but that really isn't the point. bazard. As sucb, it will no longer be know better. The Honor Code is only even know what I'd do with him and a big tub of hot I think it's about time that everyone cbanged tbeir By COLMAN LONG permitted in any donn rooms on cam- as strong as the campus safety officer wax!" priorities in life. You gotta do wbat makes you happy. pus. From now on, those students on duty. Now in the case of the one Now, Irealize that this is highly impractical and that staff columnist I was, of course, watching "Fight Club" which is a wishing to get some action must do they call "Crazy Lou," that's pretty new movie apparently starring Brad Pitt's bare torso. It's by the time that I am 30 with a wife and kids and a job First off, I want to let you know so in the middle of Crozier Williams. damn strong! quite a provocative film and brought many questions to and a house and a lawn mower and a dog and a cal and a that Paige Holmes says "Hi" to ev- Or, if both students involved are over But sometimes there's room to my mind such as: Is beating people up really the answer nasty coke babit this plan will no longer seem to make eryo~e back at Conn and to our fel- 21, you may sign out the living room negotiate. The boys in blue are hu- to all the world's problems? What exactly does it mean any sort of logical sense. low juniors around the world. with permission from your man too. They respond to a little af- to "squeal with delight"? And, of course, could a major But, for now, while we still can, why not just do what- It seems.I must greet the campus bousefellow. Any other pre-approved fection, know what I mean? So find motion picture make hundreds of millions of dollars based ever it is that makes us smile? And if that happens to community WIth sadness, in ligbt of area must have handicapped access your nearest safety officer and let him solely on the naked body of Brad Pitt? involve JeU-O, women's shoes, and all overexcited por- some recent news from New London and multiple fire exits in case of or her know just how you feel. It The answers to these questions may never be known, poise, don't worry about it. 1 probably won't even no- . I've heard througb my connec- emergency. could be a friendly arm around the but what I do know is tbat there is something seriously tice. I'll be too busy buying sbirts to mail to Brad Pill. nons that Ben Bing bas left the build- "Furthermore, because of numer- sboulder, maybe a kiss on the cbeek. ing, and with him went every last bit ous noise complaints from certain Whisper sweet nothings in his/her of cOJ!lIDon sense regarding con- residents of Freeman last year, sexual ear. Anything to let them know we sumpnon of illicit substances. Tbey activity will only be allowed Satur- love them. With safety all buttered up, say. Conn h.as a new open container day mornings on Harkness Green. you' Jl be roaming tbe campus with policy, forcing freshmen and seniors Students wishing to engage in any more open containers than you know BEN MUNSON alike into their tiny little rooms to type of enjoyable physical contact what to do with. Two recent Voice editorials are erative populace? Doesn't the Voice's own alcohol sur- guzzle whole bottles of Wild Turkey during exam week must submit a de- completely contradictory in their atti- vey prove that students are not in favor of reducing alco- all by themselves before they can get tailed activity description to the Never give up! hol consumption? up the nerve to face the cruel nigbt. registrar's office before 5 p.m. on tude towards substance abuse. These two editorials, entitled "Re-evaluate Frankly, the Voice's cboice is flawed. While admon- \ When Paige and I left for Costa Friday. Peace and Love, Smoking Policy" and "Resume Prag- ishing the system that sells cigarettes in the convenience Rica, we dido 't expect the Camel way "Anyone caugbt violating this Coltrane matic Approacb to Drinking," could store, it says nothing about the presence of a campus- of life to fall apart so fast. We thougbt owned-and-operated bar in the student center. It says \ not be more opposite in their reason- ing. In the former, the Voice advocates nothing about bow alcobol's disintegrating effects on a \ the abolition of cigarette sales here on community are greater than that of tobacco. When an orgy I campus, reasoning that providing sucb of binge drinking goes awry, the consequences are often THE ROLE OF POLITICAL PROTEST IN OUR LIVES a direct access to tobacco is equivalent to supporting ''Big far greater than those of a group of kids smoking outside Tobacco," tbe villain behind this year's Convocation. In Harris. Why restrict the drug that causes lung cancer, addition, the Voice says that "we need to remove the so- rather than the drug that causes cirrbosis, heart failure Activism Must Be Based on Knowledge cial acceptability of smoking, " and that "we sbould limit and loss of brain cells? Wby should students be allowed the number of outdoor areas where students can smoke." access to a drug tbat can turn their car into a rolling mur- By JAY STEERE know enough to truly believe in any- But tben in the next editorial, the Voice chides the ad- der machine, rather than one which makes their teeth yel- staff columnist thmg. A year ago I saw the movie ministration for actually enforcing state law, saying that low? And why sbould drinking be any more acceptable Kundun and got into the Free Tibet "this year's crackdown [on underage drinking], while than smoking? To my mind, they are both indicators of It's around us all tbe time. movement. I probably would still be noble in its goals, could have disastrous consequences," excess, thougb I bave indulged in both at one time Or From the Post Office, to outside involved in it had it not been for a and that the "number of students drinking in their rooms another. Cro, to your favorite bathroom tafk I bad with a Tibetan native wbo with the door closed will undoubtedly increase." Rather than cboosing the villain of Claire's choice, stall, we are constantly being bar- en~orsed America's stance on letting So, it is all right to ghettoize and restrict those who the Voice sbould be more responsible in its choice of raged by information. Each sbeet China conduct itself without interfer- abuse one legal drug, but those wbo consume another causes. Instead of simply agreeing witb the higher-ups, of paper calls on the average Conn ence. I don't condone what is cur- must be allowed their freedom to drink themselves silly? let us take a long, hard look at ourselves, and ask, what student to abandon their newly rently going on in Tibet, but bave True, the Voice's editorial later says "we should be focus- are we, the students of Conn College, willing to limit purcbased six-pack and devote decided not to commit myself to a sing on the most serious type of underage drinking: binge ourselves to? Are we willing to give up our vices in the some attention to their cause. But movement I know so little about. I drinking," but bow is the College to cut down on binge interest of onr own health? Frankly, it does not matter 10 sbould we blindly obey these cam- know that that is not the case with drinking? What methods does the Voice suggest to ac- me what others do to their own bodies; if they want to pus authorities, who so devotedly everyone and there are probably complish sucb a goal? The editorial states that "Conn drink themselves silly or sear their own lungs, that's their paper our boring bathroom walls? many people involved in the "Free College bas a long tradition of solving problems in con- business. Let us not simply pick the expedient, accept- I don't think so. Tiber' campaign that are very learned junction with its students; the administration's attempt to ably demonized villain and leave another to run rampant. There is nothing wrong with deal with alcobol abuse this year works against that tra- Instead, let us crusade wherever we see a threat to the activism or spreading your ideas. dition." How is the College to cooperate with an uncoop- lives of students, or let us do nothing at all. There have probably been times "Don't sign a in all of our lives when we've wanted to drag the old soap box petition just L- •• er out of the closet and do a little old anet on a a e:A iet fashioned orating on the nearest because your friend By HEATHER PATRICK The rainforests are farmed animals produce street comer. I admire the people being cut down at an 250,000 pounds of waste who are willing to stake their repu- does, do it because submitted by Earth House alarming rate for cattle per second, wbich ends up tation on tbeir beliefs. There's We can see it every time another grazing, and with every polluting waterways be- nothing quite as inspiring as see- you believe in it." thousand acres of rainforest is de- acre destroyed, species cause there are no sewage ing someone who is completely stroyed, anotber species becomes become extinct (1,000 a systems in feedlots odac- devoted to his or her cause. Fur- extinct, or when there is another in- year), carbon dioxide ,.2\ tory farms. . thermore, the First Amendment is of the current situation and have good cidence of global warming induced pollution adds to tbe ~A :..,"'- Imagine bow many probably one of the greatest laws reasons for their stance. But I con- climate change-the environment is greenhouse effect and <'0", ' \\v" ..... acres of forest could be ever written. It is and sbould be cede that I was not one of them. ~7R in trouble, and often, we think that desertification begins. lIr.- y- eO"" saved, bow much less the defining cbaracteristic of our There also seems to be a growing c recycling and turning off the water And it's not just tbe 'CUT food would need to be country. But nevertheless, just trend among the young adult popu- when we brush our teeth is all we can rainforests that are in danger. grown (cutting down on energy use, because everyone sbould be able lation of participating in activism do. Perbaps we just don't know that Overgrazing causes four million pollution from pesticides, and energy to have a voice doesn't mean that because it's the popular. Don't sign -I, our everyday food cboices can be the acres of topsoil loss annually in the consumed in transport), how mucb you. sbould listen to all of them. a petition just because your friend factor that makes all tbe difference U.S. Every eigbt seconds, an acre of water would be conserved and bow bt It's hard to say wbo is really does, do it because you believe in it. in the world. trees is cut down to grow corn, soy mucb topsoil would be saved, if (>DIy 2? educated about what issues at There's nothing wrong with popular- Tbe truth is, all of us can pro- beans, oats and hay that only feed more people would choose to become Conn. Many of our activist groups izing activism, just don't be an activ- 'v foundly lessen our ecological burden farmed animals. Feeding grain to vegetarians! t;. do a good job of representing their ist because it's popular. You are your every day by simply cbanging our cattle, wbo then are killed and eaten Earth House is and always has '1" claim, yet they are often very bi- own person and this is one of very Cartoon by George Baskette eating babits. Overconsnmption of re- . by bnmans, is vastly inefficient, wben been a vegetarian house. As a model ased. While it's good to get into fewcountries that acknowledges that. sources is the environmental crisis, people could be eating these foods di- for sustainable living on campus, we something you really believe in, Don't forget it. and nowhere is there more overcon- rectly. It takes 20 times as much land choose to eat vegetarian to conserve it's hard to say if all of us really sumption than in the process of rais- to support one meat-eater as it does resources, energy and land. You, too, ing animals to be killed for the hu- to support one pure vegetarian! can make a difference and will be pro- man dinner table. Human population Animal agriculture bas a great im- lecting the planet every time you )tat bas just reacbed six billion, but there pact on water consumption and pol- vegetarian. For more information on lution as well. The water needed to vegetarianism and the environment, political Advertisemenl are four times as many cows on this PoIII",al Advertlsemant Political Adverlisement planet wbo must be fed, boused and produce one pound of wbeat is only contact Earth House/SEAL ext. 5-713 cleaned up after-requiring the use 25 gallons, but the water needed to or cbeck out the book/video, Dietfor 0., of incredible amounts of resources produce one pound of meat is 2,500 a New America, available in the Eltrth n, and energy. gallons! Not to mention tbat U.S. House Library. " ,n KEEP NEW LONDON -h uc LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 10 MOVING FORWARD!!! bl \1 \ ....'~\1 III "I I I" Sf !!qtii 01 L \\', If you wish to continue the '" Hahnel Responds Althous~ it also.produce. highly intellectual prognms seen on, rll RE-Development and continued from page 2 over 500 television stations and a general intellectual magazine that is- -n read across the country, MSr:s main focus is on teacliing you f:he: we choose to represent us. We are XI RE-Vitalization of New London... practicalsltills you need for success in law,business and government. Wa.. lw egalitarians and our club's unequal gender ratio is not our fault. It's teach you ~ analyze le~, busi~ess and human problems, uncover ftet( -n and .otgaJUu '!tem l0gtcally,wnte well, be persuasive both orally and in·' bl PLEASE help BE-Elect: peo~le like you who perpetuate the bad llUage of wbat feminism is. wnnng, negunate, arbttnlte and mediate, try cases, and write speciauud· Isn't it interesting that no one legal documents. And at MSL, you will be taught by experts who. X< regularly practice these sltills. : rll 1A-Reld 3A-Rob sp?ke out against Myers' poster, but zlo Burdick Pero tf It bad been a "joke" about race, not , The non-specialiud skills that we teach you, such II the abiliti only would be never bave been Be to a~alyze problems, amall an~ organiu facts, and write and sFeak per~ elected, but tbere wonld bave been a oJ suasIVely,are needed not only In law, but are gre~tly d.. ired in busin2812 Walter V. Baker - Honorary Chairman TIt.e College Voice P.1d tot by ~ Committee to "NteP New LondOn Moving Forwardl~ I non-partIsan. lssue-orlented pOlIUo.1action committee reg\$1ered In 1he --i; know U1at you kn

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PAGE FOUR Arts & Entertainment FRiDAY, OCTOBER 29,1999.

A BACKSTAGE LOOK: Warren Channels Arctic New Developments Enliven Theater Department Observations into Art By BETH YOCAM the "On the Edge" series, which will tion manager of theatre services at ning smoothly this fall, but there are work at getting more students in- staff writer Conn. Theater Services supports the still some problems that Chiburis volved with theatre. departments of theatre, dance, and would like to see resolved. First of By GRACE ALBIN SON materials. With the success ofB/oody Poetry, Widzer says, "It's easy to get in- music. Theater Services is also in all, most of the community agrees the first of two plays running this fall, staff writer Abstractions of the natural for- volved with theater at Conn. Basi- charge of several performance that Taosill Theater is a wonderful mations that the artist observed in and the new discount program for the cally, I'm paying the professors so 1 spaces, including Palmer Auditorium, performance space, but according to Sculptor Gabriel Warren spent Antarctica, Warren's most recent OnStage at Connecticut College se- can be involved. If you're involved Evans Hall, Meyers Studio and Chiburis, there is not enough equip- January and February 1999 aboard sculptures reflect the peaceful and ries and the revitalization of the cam- and dedicated and responsible, you'll Tansill Theater, which, Chiburis ment to utilize the space to the full- the heaving deck of a US Coast Guard majestic quality of the forms that in- Pus theatreerlub, Tbeatre One, make it here." She also values the notes, should not be called the Black est. One of the main problems is that icebreaker called "Polar Sea." This spired them. But it is the crispness Conn's theatre department is poised individual attention each student gets; Box Theater, but Tansill Theater. there is no sound system. trip was his reward for winning the and definition of these sculptures that to take center stage in the next mil- "The department is small eoough that The employees of Theater Ser- Until this week, Chiburis has also lennium. Yet. according to a few in- US National Science Foundation's sets them apart and truly communi-· you form strong relationships with vices are all regularly paid Conn stu- been extremely overworked; until cates the essence of the icy Antarc-. timates of the theater scene, there are "Artists and Writers in Antartica" the professors." But there's always dents. There is no technical theater October, he was the only paid em- tic. Warren's sculptures vary greatly' still obstacles to overcome. room for improvement. grant. program at Conn, so Chiburis teacbes ployee of Conn College working with One of many of Warren's artistic in scale; he explained that this incon- Sara Widzer '02, the lead in next First of all, Widzer believes that his employees all the aspects of work- Theater Services. On October 18, pilgrimages, this venture served as his sistency was an attempt to "create a. week's The Bacchae of Euripides, has there needs to be more theatrical per- ing backstage: lighting, sound and the Rodney Dumond began work as the latest observational platform. dialogue between the piece and the been actively involved with the the- formances; "There are only four building of sets. technical director of Theater Ser- Warren's Antartic experience was the viewer" of domination, submissive- ater derpartment since coming to shows a year, running during one "As a freshman, you begin to vices. Currently, Chiburis is also run- ness or equality. . Conn. As a freshman, she tackled the weekend. [Furthermore J, tickets sell subject of his "Art Smart" talk at the work as an apprentice and learn from ning a national search for a Shop Lyman Allyn Art Museum last Warren's sculptures, although- challenging position of stage man- out because Tansill doesn't have the juniors and seniors-I rely Foreman, who will be primarily re- Wednesday at noon. heavily dependent on the imagery of ager in As You Like It, the first play enough seats." In addition to more heavily on my juniors and seniors." sponsible the construction of the sets. While traveling through the fro- ice, also Jook to ancient geological performed in the newly built Tansill performances, she feels that Theatre By the end of each scbool year, be With these additions to Theater zen Antarctic Ross Sea, south of New formations for inspiration. Citing. Theater. One needs to be built up so more stu- normally has bired 130 students. Services and increased student inter- Zealand, the artist sketched and pho- Stonehenge as an example of one' So far this season, she ran audi- dents can be involved. She hopes that Nonetheless, he depends upoo 20 to est, Conn's Theater Department is tographed extensively, gaining inspi- natural wonder, Warren said, "I'm' tions for the two fall plays and is cur- the "On the Edge" series encour- will 30 students who do the bulk of the ready overcome the current obstacles, ration from the natural landscape that trying to build a connection between: rently working with Visiting Assis- age interested Theater Students to work. to instruct and entertain the Conn surrouoded him. the stuff in the past and now." Much. tant Professor of Theater Royd participate. Theater Services has been run- community. Gabriel Warren comes from a of his work, both previous and cur-; Climenhaga as assistant producer of Edward Chiburis is the produc- highly literary background; both of rent, finds its purpose not only in ar-- his parents were writers, and his sis- tistic elegance but also in the artist's: ter is a poet and teacher. However, attempts to forge relationships be-: Warren has always been a sculptor, tween past and present, nature and ~ There's More to Mystic than Margaritas the visual arts existing as a signifi- man, science and art and humanity. cant part of his background. Many and technology. : By DIANA MARTER Mystic, attracting the same crowd as music of Coltrane and Monk and on pieces of striking beauty to life- close family friends from his child- Warren believes that the func-- does the rest of the trendy village. the words of her father. Such a rich sized abstractions made irresistible hood were artists, and he was also tion of art can be found in its ability· staff writer On Friday, October 22, the Mys- background might begin to explain by their innovative use of neon gas heavily influenced by several years to communicate, and nothing is more. ost Conn students know tic Arts Association drew a signifi- this young woman's extraordinary and electricity. Select pieces were spent in Europe. His consciousness significant to Warren than the com-; only the parking lot of cant audience from the local area and talent. Michael Harper's daugbter is available for purchase with price of the relationship of humanity to na- munication of his sculptures about M the Mystic Arts Associa- beyond to welcome Michael S. also a poet (amongst other things), tags ranging from $500 to $5,000. ture, the influence of which can be mankind's relationship to nature. His' . tion (it is indisputably the best Harper, renowned poet and recipient and though her work may be more The event was a pleasure and seen in his art, came in part as a re- sculptures emphasize the wisdom place to park when going to of the Black Academy of Arts and narrowly recognized. it is no less than a far cry from the customary Fri- sult of childhood summers and win- offered to us by the natural world and Margaritas), but if you venturejust Letters award. Harper is the author tantamount to her father's. With pa- day night on campus. If you are ter vacations spent in the backwoods the damage that it receives from us, a bit further you may discover an of several volumes of poetry and has reotal pride and scholarly respect, looking for grit do not go to Mys- of Vermont. Speaking on the moral message of unexpected treasure. been a professor at Brown University Harper asked his daughter to join him tic, but for a somewhat classier In his talk, Warren outlined his one of his works, Warren said, "The The Association is a handful of for well over twenty years. He ap- in reading from her own volumes at interlude the Arts Association is aesthetic journey, showing slides of ice caps look permanent, but aren't unassuming buildings on the wa- pears to be a regular of the Arts Cafe the event. apropos. The art glass is gone, but natural formations such as icebergs, like human civilization." terfront in downtown Mystic. (of the Mystic Arts Association) and Prior to the readings, guests were new exhibits are on the way. The ice shelves and glaciers that corre- The "Art Smart" program brings Housed here is a small, yet impres- recognized many faces in the audi- encouraged to explore the small gal- upcoming program includes lec- sponded directly to slides of pieces a different artist each Wednesday to sive, collection of art accompanied ence. The Kris Jensen Trio lent the lery that adjoins the cafe. It was a tures, art instruction, and varied that he created after the trip. Warren's Lyman Allyn at noon and is open to by studio and reception space. sounds of jazz, which have inspired stroke of luck for infrequent visitors, performances. For more informa- primary media are sheet metals such Connecticut College students with Classes and lectures, open to the so much of Harper's work, to the as Friday was the final day of a tion on future events visit the Mys- as stainless steel, aluminum, Cor-Ten the presentation of a college ID, and public, are held on a regular basis reading. unique glass exhibit. Glass sculptures tic Arts Association at 9 Water and bronze, but he works just as well to members of the outside commu- for a modest fee. The atmosphere Rachael Harper grew up on the by sundry artists ranged fromsmall Street in Mystic, Connecticut with wood, stone, concrete and other nity for 15 dollars per person. at the Art Association is typically

Our Lady Peace'sHappiness Brings Bliss; but Dope's Felons Brings a Miss

By CARA CUTLER of logic behind the lyrics, they did be making a statement with this make me think and search for pos- staff writer album. The statement basically was sible deeper meanings. One line that the world is full of corruption, Our Lady Peace's new album that J paused at was, "Take all your especially America. While Dope's Happiness could be considered pills and divide them by color and lyrics clearly spell out their disdain London 130 hard rock, with some heavy metal, size, take all your problems and for corruption in America, one is Paris 154 beats balanced with light rock advise them that everything's fine." forced to search the liner notes for sounds and a strong guitar. Com- If you understand the meaning you their message, as it is flubbed by Barcelona 176 prised of musicians Raina Maida, may love this CD, but it certainly the squeaky-voiced lead singer, Amsterdam 154 Mike Turner, Duncan Couts, and is not for everyone. whose words are almost inaudible. Jeremy Taggart, Our Lady Peace Perhaps it is because Iam not a All that is clear in the soogs on From New York certainly has potentia1. way basedona rteaelpur- fan of heavy metal that Dope's new Felons and Revolutionaries, such The lyrics in many of the songs, album, Felons and Revolutionaries as "Everything Sucks" and 'b.... Fares donot ~ include taxes, are it make it clear that the band has did not appeal to me. Two minutes "America the Pitiful," is that Dope great respect for people acting into the album, I wanted to turn my is a group of angry people who validfordepartur.. naturally and strongly criticizes stereo off. Although my first im- need to learn to play music in or- in November and are phoniness. This criticism results in pression of the album was one of der to transmit their message more subjectto change, I many analogies relating people to extreme distaste, I tried to listen fov effectively. As Dope stands now, Reslri,tionsapply. inanimate objects. While these positive aspects of the music. I instead of communicating their analogies are strong, many of the failed to find any. angst-ridden statement clearly, the 1-800-2COUNClL lyrics seem to make little sense. One element of the band that I band merely irritates the listener Regardless of the apparent lack did like was that Dope seemed to with songs painful to the ear.

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? rij? j 2 n jlJUDAY, OCTOBER 29,1999 THE COLLEGE VOICE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Anne's Bistro Offers an Impressive Alternative to Mystic

By LUKE JOHNSON sounding from a fountain in the cor- samic vinaigrette, was wonderful. rice. ner, the soft lighting, and the candles Although many upscale restaurants . Although the risotto and the staff writer and fresh flowers on each table. have versions of this dish, Anne's did lortellini had been ordered demi, an Set in an upscale shopping cen- ~m~ impressionistic paintings hang it very well, with all the components option available on many of the en- ter in Old Lyme, Anne's Bistro of- ill gilt frames on the walls, and even balanced perfectl y. trees, there was enough for three din- fers a small, well-prepared menu in a the refrigerated cases are dressed for The mushroom polenta starter ers to have their fill and still have pleasant atmosphere perfect for an dinner in floral covers. was rich and creamy, topped with ten- some to take home. One can only intimate meal as far away from the The wait staff was a perfect der mushrooms. The crispy duck was imagine what the full portions were. Harris funhouse as possible. complement to the setting, knowl- very good, served that day over a bed like. Although prices are high for the edgeable of the menu, friendly with- of warm apples with perfectly During the day, Anne's offers a collegiate wallet, they are in keeping out hovering and conscious of the steamed vegetables and more of the variety of soups and san~wlches to . with the fare. Anne's is most suit- levels of water in our glasses. polenta. The seafood tortellini was a eat in as well as a catenng m~nu. able for a special dinner with friends, The food was in harmony with rich mix of shrimp, scallops, and Anne's is easy to find just off exit 70 a date or a meal with parents. Anne's atmosphere, starting off with tortelJini stuffed with a strong cheese on 1-95 and certainly no further away: The atmosphere, maintained a basket brimming with bread served in a lightly herbed cream sauce from Conn than Mystic. For a change throughout the small dining room, is with butter or a tangy garlic-infused topped with grated cheese. The from the usual handful of standbys, ' very agreeable. With only about 12 olive oil. Anne's special salad, a mix mushroom risotto was also good, Anne's most definitely offers a pleas- : tables, Anne's is intimate, something of field greens, pears, gorgonzola with the earthy mushroom and onion ant, tasteful alternative. emphasized by the play of water and caramelized walnuts in a bal- flavors complimenting the rich, salty Bringing out the Dead: Alive and Kicking

By JESSE ERDHEIM traditional plot; instead, it follows the two, Frank rides with Marcus (Ving less to stop it. .. protagonist, Frank Pierce, played by Rhames) who preaches the power of Nicolas Cage plays Frank WIthhis. staff writer Nicolas Cage, over the course of three Jesus during emergency situations. usual maniacal charm and portrays the rundown character so well that it There is a reason Martin Scorsese days. The viewer sees the world Finally, Frank's third partner, Walls rivals his 1996 Oscar winning perfor- is considered one of today's premier through Frank's eyes. His agony be- (Tom Sizemore), is a raving lunatic comes our agony. Frank is burned- who attacks defenseless patients. mance in Leaving Las Vegas. The directors. Movies such as Taxi camera shows Cage's face-c-his eyes Driver, Raging Bull, and Goodfellas out because of a recent failed attempt This is not an euphoric representa- red from too much drinking and too should provide enough of a reason. to save Rose, a young girl who died tion of the streets of New York but little sleep-and peeks inside his soul His latest effort, Bringing Out the on the street. Her death rips away at rather a dark vision of the city that his conscience and forces him to has peopled many nightmares. into a world of pure suffering. Dead, should also be added to that As always, Scorsese's camera distinguished list. search for salvation. Bringing Out the Dead is an ex- work is fluid and rich. He made a Scorsese's outlook on the world Frank's quest fbr liberation is de- tension of Scorsese's 1976 film Taxi name for himself ruing these streets has always consisted of a never-end- terred by a boss who refuses to fire Driver. Much like Travis Bickle, the m in the 1970's; be continues to shine ing cycle of pain, anguish and vio- him and three different riding part- protagonist of that film, Frank. trav- whenever he dabbles in this genre. lence. Over the years, he has de- ners who antagonize him. The first els through the city at night, looking Scorsese's vision that the streets of scribed the horrifying activities of the of the co-pilots, Larry (John to help those in need. In Taxi Driver, city and its criminals. In Bringing Goodman), handles his work by con- Travis attempted to save those who New York crush the lives of honest Out the Dead, Scorsese dives into the centrating on where his next meal is did not want to be saved. However, citizens and criminals alike, seeks to fast-paced world of an emergency coming from. He disapproves of let- in Bringing Out the Dead, when capture something that is a rarity in paramedic, and the results are shock- ting the job get to him-it's just a Frank arrives at the scene of a horri- films today: the simple truth of how ing. hard way to earn a paycheck. On day fying situation, he is usually power- devastating life can really be. The movie rejects the format of a Future of UNH Cracks Down on Alcohol Abuse continued from page 1 aren't asked nicely to pour their college's distinctly different attitudes Holiday drinks out, they face eviction. and policies can in part be explained According to Lawing, out of the by the fact that Conn is a private in- underage drinking, Beaudoin said "it 850-1,000 cases the university's Ju- stitution and UNH public. Parties in sure has. Does he still think that there dicial Board handled last year, 50- ''The University has a responsi- ) . is under age drinking on campus? 60% were alcohol related. Of these, bility to the tax-payer that a private "Yes," he says citing the fact that al- an approximate 70 cases resulted in school does not," said Lawing. She www.omniplayer.com Question ready the number of arrests has eviction. Furthermore, if the Judiciary continued, "Friends of mine who are continued from page 1 started to go down.When asked if he Board finds an individual to be in vio- deans at private colleges can't believe what I have to deal with." clean-up duties fell almost entirely to worries about damaging the futures lation of school rules or state law, the As for Lawing's counter-part at Director of Student Activities Scott of students by giving them an arrest University has the right to send a let- McEver and a few volunteer students. record he informed the Voice that for ter to the individual's parents. Lawing Conn, Kristine Cyr Goodwin, Conn's assistant dean of student life, said that Goodwin said thatthis was "an inap- this type of violation records are ex- told the Voice that Congress recently it's interesting to look at other insti- propriate use" of McEver's position. punged after a year if the individual passed an amendment to FERPA, the Goodwin stressed that this is not behaves themselves. Family Educational Rights and Pri- tutions policies. "However," she qualified, "I also think its important a crackdown, but simply an opportu- But don't think because the coer- vacy Act, allowing universities to nity for students themselves to better cive-arm. of the state patrols the cam- alert parents if their child has been to look at the issue here at home." Fining, according (0 Goodwin, the event. She will not preside over pus that the administration of UNH caught drinking underage. the·meetings. "I'm just going to ex- doesn't play a role. "Bottom line," "We're using discretion in in- has never been something Conn has seriously considered to combat un- plain the situation to them, and then said Dr. Anne Lawing, vice-president forming parents, Some schools are of student affairs at UNH, "we fol- derage and excessive drinking. "As leave them alone to come up with notifying in any situation," said low all state and federal laws and we educators, we don't see lining as cre- ideas. I don't want them to feel suf- Lawing. "We have taken a middle- ating a healthy environment. If the focated by my presence." have absolutely no tolerance for un- of-the-road policy where we typically derage drinking or excessive intoxi- solution was as easy as fining, don't The group is and will remain very notify parents after a second offense." cation even if you are of age." you think we would have tried it by diverse, Goodwin said. "'We have In addition, the University is cur- Lawing is not delivering lip-ser- now?" people who are big partiers in the rently following a policy of only iden- vice "Realistically;' says Lawing, tbe What Goodwin stresses is an edu- group," she said, noting that the group tifying the parents of financially de- alcohol policy translates into an abo cational, cooperative approach that is not merely composed of non-drink- pendent students. solute ban on common sources of al- After answering the Voice's ques- stress promotion of a healthier cam- ers. pus, Said Goodwin, "I'm not inter- As for rumors of the parry being cohol. ''The days of keg parties in the tions, Lawing was curious about commons are over." In addition, stu- ested in setting up an us vs. them situ- done away with altogether, Goodwin Conn's policy. After a brief explana- dents caught hosting gatherings with ation." was extremely doubtful. "Right now, tion, Lawing commented that the two we are so far from that," she said, underage drinkers in their dorms saying that such a view would be "ir- rational at this point." However, Goodwin said that changes must be made. "Right now, if 1 had to choose between the way things went last year, and not having a parry at all, I'd go with not baving it at all. But I'm very confident that the students will come up Ivith some- thing to improve the situation." She is very optimistic that the group will SeaPony LLC make these changes. She cited Camelympics as an ex- ample of student initiative and cre- ativity creating new, fun, safe events. Fall Foliage cruise on Thames River this Camelympics was the brainchild of several students who presented the idea to Goodwin. "Traditions are .Sat and Sun. Space is limited on each good, but they can bind us and re- strict creativity," she said, cruise so reservations are recommended Goodwin is also the chair of the Health PromotionIRisk Reduction Committee, whicb is another group $15/pers n for a 1.5 hour cruise. that discusses options for making events safer, though it does not actu- Dress Warmly ally make policy changes. The group is half students, half staff, and is an example of the team- work Goodwin thinks is necessary to create events that "meet the needs of SeaPony Fall Foliage everyone involved." She added that "pointing fingers will get us no- where," and said that there is a need for cooperation between students, faculty, and staff. Cruises

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------6 TIlE COLLEGE VOICE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29,1999 CONTINUED Campus Mourns Loss Students Concerned over of Hillary Fein '03 Gov. Dept. Staffing

continued from page 1 dents, faculty, staff and administra- continued from page 1 special treatment, which other depart- tors the chance to come together and ments would undoubtedly ask for in a se~~s of eyents throughout the year remember the unforgettable student that pay tribute to Hillary in a way sors to substitute for professors on the future. The Government depart- they had gotten to know in such a that, remembers her enthusiasm and sabbatical. For this reason, the de- ment is scrambling to provide stu- dedication," short time. According to Dean partment cannot hire someone to dents with courses and advisors. Stu- Saying Goodbye Ammirati, Hillary was aware of her handle professor Borrelli's responsi- dents are trying to take the courses condition and had made peace with The wake for Hillary Fein will bilities, which a part-time professor that satisfy their major and put them was on Thursday followed by a fu- it, choosing to live her life as fully as cannot. Unless, that is, the Adminis- on the right track for their career or possible. She taught people to "get ner~ on Friday. WoodBrooks and tration makes an exception based graduate work. ,s a privll~g~10serv~ as Amuat! wl~l fly to Virginia aod something out of every single day." upon the unusual circumstances of All of the involved parties would It Goodwin will travel with Hillary's Perhaps the words that hung in a this case. like to reach some agreement, but YOUR City COlllfczlvr mid roommates and close friends to give handwritten poster on Hillary's bul- All of these changes have a lot of those in the department are afraid that grot back llit L'amnrilnrelfl, them the opportunity to be with those letin board say it best. "Peace Ileave people worried. The administration. the Administration will not loosen the IIlSlon, ftrith, alfd dedicatlOIf close to Hillary and have a chance to with you. 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Re-Elect ------Reid B. Burdick New London City Council ·"Keep New London's Drive Alive" ~ C Paid lor by BURDICK '99, Greg Massad, Treasurer ------'. 7 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29,1999 THE COLLEGE VOICE ,.." NEWS Speaker Emphasizes Role Of Environment In the Future Of Cities

were built according to a very spe- by the importance of the forest-edge be fulfilled in urban development. He this task. Bv STEVE REYNOLDS depicting images of nature and cit- Geddes also criticized architec- cific model. There would be a center habitat. In structures such as the ended in proclaiming: "the shapes of staff writer ies, Geddes told the audience, "na- tural tasks such as the trend of build- square, which was at the crossing of Capitol Building, the columns in the our buildings and cities proclaim our ture is the place in which buildings, ing incredibly tall skyscrapers which Architect Robert Geddes stressed two main streets. Surrounding the front are representative of a forest aspirations." landscapes and cities originate," serve no practical use. Although he the importance of nature in the de- center were identical quadrants. edge, and the rotunda within is simi- Following the speech, there was Geddes then went on to discuss encouraged symbolism in architec- velopment of cities at the keynote bringing order to the lay-out of the lar to a forest clearing. The verandas a question-and-answer session during the wilderness, pastoral, and urban ture, things of this character are too speech of a United Nations-spon- city. The reason for this was to cre- and porches that Somany houses have which Geddes addressed a wide types of landscapes, Although each extreme to be deemed worthwhile, sored national summit entitled "Ur- is supposed to remain separate, ate a continuum between manmade are also comparable to the forest- range of issues. edge. Concerning urban sprawl, he said During the question period, ban Environments in the Next Mil- oftentimes they intertwine, creating and natural environments. Geddes praised New London for its len~~: Economy, Ecology and Eq- conflicting, disturbed landscapes. In the next part of the discussion, Geddes ended his talk by present- that he was encouraged by the fact ing five pictures painted by Thomas that the dilemma had finally become efforts in all three major areas, say- Uity. Geddes continued speaking of the Geddes addressed the way in which ing that his first visit to the city had The keynote speech, "The Future nature affects us in our everyday life. Cole, all portraying the same location a part of our consciousness, and wilderness, invoking quotations from been a positive one. For example, suburbs, home to many over periods of time. The first was stressed the importance of preserv- of Urban Planning and Ecology in Thoreau and describing how archi- As the evening drew to a close. America's Cities:' was held Thurs- tects such as Frank Lloyd Wright of us, are designed in accordance with of the untamed wilderness, the sec- ing the centers and edges of our cit- ond showed a small farming commu- ies. Geddes reminded the audience of the day night at the Olin Science Center, have incorporated the wilderness into nature. The curving streets are built importance of fanning land, entreat- Before Geddes began speaking, around natural features, such as rocks nity, and the third depicted a classi- Geddes talked of how there were their work, oftentimes juxtaposing three important parts of any city that ing everyone to conserve those areas Randall P. Lucas, director of Inherit the wilderness and man-made struc- and rivers. cal city, teaming with life and energy, need to be successfully balanced: that have been set aside for agricul- the Earth at Connecticut College an ture in dramatic fashion. The importance of nature was fur- The fourth picture was of the economy, environment and equity. ture. organization which sponsors a ~ide It was founding father Thomas ther emphasized with scientific evi- same city in decay, with war and de- This balance can occur only when Friday morning saw a number of range of environmental activities Jefferson that suggested the idea of a dence. There are nine major ecosys- struction raging all around, and the architects and urban planners engage workshops concerning the future of made a few brief remarks concem~ grid imposed on the laodscape of tems on Earth, including grasslands final painting was of a desolate, bro- ken city, totally devoid of life. The the community and the different lev- urban planning headed by other dis- I ing the negative effects cities have on America. This rational, structured, and forests, According to Geddes, tinguished delegates in the Ernst studies have shown that "civilizations reason for the conference, Geddes els of government are able to coordi- both our health and the environment. , democratic lay-out became character- Common Room at Blaustein Hu- Following this introduction, istic of urban landscapes in the coun- will flourish best where the forests explained, was so that pictures four nate their efforts, When asked which cities had suc- manities Center. Geddes made his way to the podium and grasslands meet." and five would never become a real- try. , cessfully achieved this balance, The results of the summit are to and delivered an interesting, informa- As Geddes explained, the devel- The forest-edge habitat provides ity. Geddes urged us all to look to the Geddes replied that none have man- be reported to a special United Na- ,nve lecture concerning the role the opment of cities in America. was in- the best of two worlds. The grass- tions General Assembly meetings on land is where man plants his food, and space, shape and meaning of nature aged to have all three areas under environment has played in the devel- fluenced by Renaissance architects. control, although Boston and Seattle world cities in ZOO I. opment of America's urban centers. Unlike the irregularities of many the forest is where he lives and plays. in designing our cities. Both our have come the closest to achieving Accompanied by a series of slides medieval towns, Renaissance cities Architecture has been influenced pragmatic and symbolic needs must MICHAEL RICHARDS '7e Liberal Arts Essential to Foreign Service Career next Bv JEANINE MILLARD semester, staff writer As part of the Distinguished study Alumni Speaker Series, Michael A colleu_ Richards '78 related how the educa- •• mester you'U tion he received at Conn. aided him abroad never forget. Live during his career inthe Foreign Ser- In I mufti-cultural vices. without community. UH Richards graduated from Conn. offers en with a theater degree and went on to unparalleled '"8y earn a master's degree in English. He leaving of courses on became interested in working in the Asia, Hawsl'l, Foreign Services while serving for the and the Pacific. three years as a consultant to the de- fense department in Korea. Richards is currently serving in country the state department branch of the A Semester ALMOST Abroad program Foreign Services. During bis ten- year career, he has served as the First at the University of Hawsi 'I at Manoa Secretary and Cultural Attach in Seoul, Korea, Moscow, and Lagos, lor complete Information, connect to: Nigeria. Richards explained that his www2.hlwall.eduf.lmost or e-mail Inlle.hOhlwelt,edu department works with foreign citi- zens, such as academics, journalists, On-campus housing and moals available or artists, to deliver United States policy in a nontraditional manner. In Moscow, for example, one major goa] accomplished was greatly improving PHaro BY ANDY SEGUIN __~_~=_~",~~~ ,:""_+.,£C1U· ~icrie~d,!!u!!jc~all!:,:'0g!n!!,.~~~':C:'~-:"C~-,~=,," lith--verMllrand in writing. He to- speak comfortably before audi- -;1 He informed students who were e was furea, t e ervices accepte thinks an education needs to have ences in a foreign country, and in a interested in working for the Foreign only fifteen out of the twenty-five foreign language. Services themselves that it is an ex-thousand who took the test Richards enough breadth to teach a person how to think, and a liberal arts education For Richards' next assignment, he tremely selective process. The year thinks his liberal arts education has will serve as the Director for the helped him, both in passing the For- does this. In particular, Richards' back- American Center in Jerusalem. He eign Services tests and in handling is currently enrolled in an intensive, difficult situations while he is abroad, ground in theater has helped him to "think outside the box." 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CarnJ2US Advisor: Ms. Diane Blnnlngham Office of Career Services caST: $8.00 Cash or Chg. Student's Account 'l: TIm COLLEGE VOICE • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1999 PAGEEIGHT CamelSports Offensive Frustration Continues in Homecoming Defeat • Women's Soccer Falls to Bates, 0-1 first game as sweeper, calmly clear- By MATTHEW B. KESSLER sweeper, moving Tara Adam '03 to outside fullback to match up against ing the ball out of harms way on nu- staff writer Bates co-captain and leading scorer merous occasions. "[Luciano] did an Prior to the women's varsity soc- Kate O'Malley. excellent job," remarked Baltzley. cer ~earn's Homecoming showdown Coach Kline and the rest of the "She played very, very well and did against NESCAC rival Bales Col- Conn faithful unfortunately learned what she had to do. I'm pretty com- lege, head coach Ken Kline refused that the more things change, the more fortable with her back there." to place added importance on the they stay the same. Conn recorded .Former sweeper Adam, who lay game, The Lady Camels were look- just eight shots to Bates' 13 and failed prone on the ground for several min- 109 to even their record at six.and six to sustain any offensive pressure at utes following a violeut head-on col- "~o me~every game is a big game;; any point during the game. Conn's lision with a Bates player late in the said Kline, now in his 15th year as best scoring chance came off the foot first half that forced her to be taken head coach, "We treat every oppo- of Witman in the 38th minute when out, played excellent defense against nent as if they're the best team we she fired a shot in close range along Bates sensation Kate O'Malley whlle will play all year." the ground that Bates goaltender in the lineup. The atmosphere clearly indicated Martell saved while stretched out on O'Malley, whose assist in the something different. The largest her side. Marlell also quickly prior game tied Bethany Maitland's crowd to surround Harkness Green pounced on the rebound before ten-year-old school record for points this season was in a festive mood as Witman could get off another shot. in a career with 115, was silent for Harveslfest and many emotional re- Bates senior co-captain Jolene much of the game and had but two unions marked Homecoming week- Thurston scored the game's lone goal scoring chances. Adam, who re- end at Connecticut COllege. The in the 53rd minute, her fifth of the turned for a short time in the second Lady Camels, despite feeding off the season. Bates moved the ball into the half before leaving the game for large crowd's energy and enthusiasm, offensive zone before losing control. good, was replaced by Sheila Dobbyn which clearly raised the team's efforts However, Conn's defense was unable '01, who filled in admirably. Adam and intensity on the field at the out- to clear the ball and a scramble in- suffered a cut above her right eye, but set, once again failed to score a goal side Conn's 18 ensued. Thurston was escaped serious injury. for the fourth time in the past five able to control the ball just long Bates allowed little penetration games, and lost 0-1. Goaltender Kim enough to lift a weak shot over the into their own zone. When one Conn Martell '03 made seven saves en head of the goaltender Balztley, who player, usually Palin or Eckhoff, route to recording her fifth career found herself out of position follow. gained control of the ball in the of- shutout for the Lady Bobcats. ing the scramble. The balitook a high . fensive zone, there was no offensive Conn's inability to score has bounce off the ground and went into support by teammates. At one point plagued the team all season, and it the top right comer of the net. Eckhoff had the ball in Bates terri- continued to do so once again against "I was caught in no-man's land tory and was confronted by six Lady Bates. In an effort to generate more trying to go out for the ball. I thought Bobcat defenders. No other Lady offensive chances, coach Kline I had time to get to it, and when 1re- Camel was in sight, and Eckhoff switched the positions of seven start- alized I didn't Itried to get back to quickly lost possession. the goal, and I didn't get back OIl "It's very frustrating. It's frustrat- ers. Co-captain and leading scorer of Baltzley's hands. Baltzley clearly nainute to go. With less than 30 sec- chances the first half. 1 didn't think time," said Baltzley. ing because we've been working hard Meghan Welch '00 moved up to for- had the ball. "I don't know [what onds remaining, she fired a desper- we blew anything. I think we had Both teams' defenses played a and not succeeding. I felt like we ward from center midfield next to happened], and I don't care," Baltz/ey ate shot on goal from several yards. two or three [scoring] opportunities, fellow co-captain Heather Palin '00. solid game, as expected. Bates had played hard (vs. Bates). Bates is a inside the midfield line. Martell but in the second half, things changed given up just 13 goals in its first 11 good team, and we definitely played professed. Lisa Marlette '01 and Kelly Witman With under five minutes remain- caught the powerful shot over her a lot because we weren't passing games, and Conn had surrendered with them. We could beat them on a '00 paired up at center midfield, and ing, during a brief stoppage of playa head just in front of the left post, and enough to create any offensive threat. just 17 in as many games. Luciano, different day," said Palin. Sara Molina '02 dropped back to play frustrated Welch approached coach lime quickly ran out. No goals, little It became frustrating as far as mov- outside midfield along with Lena playing with a strained medial col- On this day, Conn's frustration offense, and even fewer chances for ing the ball and moving closer to the began to boil over late in the game. Kline on the sideline and remarked Eckhoff '02. As a result, Laura lateral ligament in her right knee, how the team looked fatigued and had the Lady Camels. goal became more impossible the less Knisely '02 took Witman's spot at which had kept her out of action the Baltzley and O'Malley exchanged "I thought we had some good we passed," said Welch. one-handed shoves after O'Malley stopped passing. Exasperated, Welch stopper and freshman sensation previous game against Bowdoin, attempted to even the game a~ one Lauren Luciano dropped back to looked like a seasoned veteran in her came in late and knocked the bailout A HOMECOMING LOSS ••• Women's Tennis Looks Promising • Youth and Success Bode Wellfor Next Year ber 2 doubles team GaliagherlTindall By NED DEBAY Championship the women finished c 12th out of 24. They tied with Colby finished 5-1. staff writer and Mount Holyoke. "We definitely underachieved this season. Our close losses should have o The Connecticut College The ladies' success this year was women's tennis team finished up their due in part to the freshmen players, been wins," said captain Megan Moore. "But we really improved season 5-4, but this statistic does not who made up four of the six starters. N since last year. The team is young, show the improvement they have Freshman Jen Sunshine (#1 singles) and hopefully with more experience made as a team. At the beginning of finished up the season 7-4, and Am- N we will be a more dominant force the year, women's tennis made quick ber Tindall '03 (#5 singles) linished next year." Over spring break the work of Brandeis and Salve Regina 5-1. Liz Gallagher and Sarah Bagley, team has a chance to get more expe- College, both teams that beat Conn both freshmen and #5 singles, also rience when they play in Hilton Head, last year. In September, they had finished strong. Returning starters South Carolina against other v. close defeats to Colby (5-4) and Bates Megan Moore '01 (#2 singles) and (5-4) (who beat them 9-0 last season). Shauna Ginsberg '02 (#5 singles) NESCAC teams. Then the Lady Camels return to face Trinity and After suffering defeats at the rackets aided the team with their experience. Wesleyan. Hopefully they can carry of Mount Holyoke and Wheaton, the Moore had a record of 7-5 and their forward momentum into the Lady Camels bounced back and de- Ginsberg finished 1-1. In doubles the spring and return even stronger next B stroyed Springfield College (9-0), dynamic duo of SunshinelMoore Umass Dartmoutb (9-0), and Colby dominated with an 8-2 record. Num- fall. A Swayer (9-0). At the New England T Cross Country Teams Show Well in Boston E • Danahy Earns All-New England Honors

the Camels in 26: 18 and 119" place. 18:16 to finish 26" out of the 288 run- S By CHARLES HASSELL The men's team finished with 591 ners. For finishing in the top 30 sports editor points for the race. Danahy was awarded All-New En- The Connecticut College men's The Lady Camels completed the gland Honors. and women's cross-country teams meet with 775 points (Providence Danahy has been the top finisher o competed in the All-New England College won with 39 points). Emily in all six of the Camel's races this sea- Championship Meet 00 October 15. Thomas '00 ran a time of20: 16, fin- son, and all 14 of her college career. Both teams ran well, the men finish- ishing 180" for the field and 3'" for Thanks to Danahy and the other tal- \ - ing 25th out of 39 competing schools, the team. Erin Walworth '02 was ented female runners, their learn .is and the women 27"' out of 47. Lead- second for Conn in 20:12 and 173'" currently ranked 10" in New England I. 3 ing the way for the men was Dave place. But not surprisingly, the star Division 111. Both the men anq I Clayman '03 who finished 81" with of the show was sophomore sensa- women look to fare very well at the a lime of 25:58. Mike Pfaff '00 fol- tion Maura Danahy. Danahy com- NESCAC Championship at Hamilton lowed in 92"' place with 26:03, and pleted the Franklin Park course in College on October 30. Darren Dlugo '02 finished third for WE'LL M." YOU PAYNEI 1M Soccer Nears the Playoffs Flag Football Heating up A Note from the Sports Editon which at publication lime were still Submitted by Nayr Submitted By Nayr and Nivek The trend of many NFL powerhouse teams of last year--looking lacklus- and consistency combined to It was another typical week in 1M being tallied. By CHARLES HASSELL duce one of the finest golf peri In the other garne of the week, ter--has carried over this season to 1M flag football at Conn. The pre-season soccer. The usual drunken Pele favorite, Fried Chicken, is looking inconsistent this fall as they have been hit sports editor mances Ihave ever witnessed. I wannabes took to the field once again defending 1M champion Rough Rid- deeply saddened by the loss of ers defeated Concord United 4-3. hard with injuries and sloppy play. Hovering around .500 now, F.c. looks to This has not been a good year ttying to prove why they should be get their act together and compete for the coveted league title. But just like for my ravorite athletes. First, one great competitor. and that never wearing the blue and white Camel Mike "Four Footer" Smith led the again will his many fans be able to charge with a goal and an assist. The the NFL, other teams have taken the place of those that have fallen. Prob- of my all-time favorite basketball jerseys, tbe most coveted shirt on eujoy his talent. game, though, was marred by the ably none other than Josh Keeney has led the most impressive tearn this . players, Wtlt Chamberlain, died too campus (next to the 1Mfootball shirt). season. His tearn has won key games this season and he leads the league in young. And last Monday, one of The circumstances surrounding- In a hotly contested match, Con- constant whining of Kristian " The Stewart's death make it that much Question," Gratton, complaining a la touchdowns and all-purpose yards. profe::~~~rJ0lf's most colorful cord United drubbed the previously Nastasi Posse, who looked good in their first couple garnes, has taken a 8Bd. players was lost in a more heart-wrenching. He was beaten Untouchables. Ben Hughes, Jonah Fontela that he didn't get the killed in a mysterious accident of ball enough. Josh" Vertical Uteness" turn for the worst. They do not have the big linemen that most other tearns plane accident. Many of you may second only to Josh Keeney as the all- possess and have had to rely on their defense to win games for them, which not be particularly interested in the his lew: jet, in which officials be- time greatest 1M player in the 90's, Cohen was the shining star for the lieve the cabin was depressurized Rough Riders, displaying his extraor- has let up an impressive 42 points in the past few games. When asked about PGA, but Payne Stewart was a spe- raped and pillaged the Untouchable's somehow and everyone in the dinary ability to pimp women and this big turnaround Captain Chuck Weed responded, "What's new," but he cial man and has always been one defense all day long, breaking ankles also said that when they had a solid team showing up to play it would always of my personal favorites. Uyou're plane was dead before it crashed. left and right ala Denilson. Ross "La- save goals at the same lime. Kevin Burke, making his 1M refereeing de- yield a positive outcome. However, lately the team has been struck with not not aware, he's the one who had a Stewart leaves behind his wife and dies Man" Gobeille was spectacular 2 young children, and a career that but, missed many blatant offside calls enough guys showing up, "causing us to play with a handicap." On the contract with the NFL to wear dif- in net, keeping the Untouchable of- on the rise. He wasn't even which led to numerous CU goals. To positive side, he did say that this team "wasn't through yet", and they had a ferent team colors when he played was fense at bay. There were a few bright 45 years old. In the words of PGA Kevin's credit, he was diagnosed last few tricks up their sleeves for the playoffs. in golf events. Not -only that, but spots for the Untouchables; Zdravko Now with the season coming to an end and the playoffs fast approach- Stewart was one of the very rew tour commissioner Tim Fincbem "Sex Machine" Mladenou played out week as being legally blind in one eye. A valiant effort was put forth by ing, it should be interesting to see which team survives. Who will climb to players that still wore traditional "He was a man of great faith, ~ of his gourd, and was last seen thro~- the top of the flag football world, and who will end up going home crying to plus-four kniclters with long socks devoted, compassionate and most ing one hell of a bender in JA this the CU defense led by Robbie Guertin, Nate Poirlier, and Mike 'The their mommies to only think what could have happened if it was their team and tam o'shanler caps. energetic husband and father, a past weekend. "I Love Joey Randal." Stewart won 18 tournaments in man of tremendous generosity." So Since someone in the 1M dept Playa Hater" Huges, keeping Josh" instead? his career, including three majors, the next time you play golf, talk actually thought that the 1M soccer The Wannabe Heir Apparent to Bobby Driscoll," Keeney to one as- .. making him on of the top golfers of golf, or even see it on televison, re- players would get up at noon on Sun- will make Thursday Night this em. His most nota* win came member the flI8n who epitomi2l'd days, many games were forfeited. sist. flaring. Lock your doors, put the women and chlldren lb bed, because Smackdown look like a fitbt between at the U.S. Open this PAStsummer a game of fun, personality, ,g- TIPs was due to thetact that the BAC That's all for-!l>isweek, folks. come playoff lime, the chapel green Wally and the Beave. in Pinehurst, NC. His confidence egance, and class. of all teams reached all-time highs, Playoffs are starting, and tempers are