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Volume CXXTLX, Number 12 ESTABLISHED 1856 Thursday, December 6, 2001 Bruening resigns; Zipp to take over BY JAY H ELM ER AN D moving on to take a job as an as ball coach in 1994. In the spring ing, "We have coaches now who Head Field Hockey Coach Wendi BRYAN STOKES II sistant professor of sports manage- of 1999, former Athletic Director are focused primarily on or.e Weimer, who would have been in Collegian Staff ment the department of Kinesi- Robert Brunell stepped down. That sport." likely candidates to fill the void left ology at the University of Con- summer she had the interim part The transformation was due in by Bruening's departure. However, Just a few weeks after plans necticut in Storrs, CT.The position of her title removed and served as part to the hiring of talented Bruening felt that it would be- were announced for a new multi-millio- n of Interim Director of Physical Kenyon's Athletic Director for the coaches, but also increased budget hoove the Kenyon program if both dollar Fitness, Recreation Education and Athletics will be past two and a half years. When allowances for coaches. A major Ardiuni and Weimer would remain and Athletic center, Kenyon Ath- Doug Zipp, who currently holds asked what she thought was the focus of Bruening's career was to focused on coaching their teams. letic Director and Head Volleyball the post of Special Assistant to the biggest change in the Kenyon ath- maintain a capable staff of head "This is why Dean Omahan and I coach Jennie Bruening announced President for Student Facilities letic program during her tenure, coaches. Already there are two as- chose Doug Zipp," she said, "be- that she is leaving Kenyon at the Development. Bruening pointed to the improve- sistant athletic directors, Head cause he's not a head coach, and end of the semester. She will be Bruening was hired as volley ments in the coaching staff, say- - Football Coach Vince Ardiuni and see AD, page two 1 A look at Greek life Time to Buy Some Holiday Presents low as 2.0," BY TRACY MILLER quirement, "some as according to the proposal. Editor-in-Chi- ef Moving rush to sophomore If a faculty committee gets its year, states the proposal, "will en- wish, Kenyon may be slightly less able students to achieve better con- Greek next year. A proposal sub- trol of their academic pursuits be- mitted to Senate last Friday calls fore taking on membership in fra- fora higher minimum GPAfor fra- ternities or sororities. Furthermore, ternity and sorority members and it will remove the incentive of a ban on rush for freshmen. 22 fac- sophomore housing preference for ulty members and one administrat- fraternity membership, thus reduc- or signed the proposal. ing a major source of tension be- "- ''.TV - ' The basis of the proposal was tween affiliated and independent C an analysis conducted over the students." summer of 2001 by members of "Last year there were a num- the Psychology department, in ber of issues and incidents raised 1 which Greek-affiliate- d students by students about Greek organ- w were found to have lower grade izations... that led faculty to be point averages than independent concerned about student life and students. If the proposal is adopted, academic priorities at Kenyon," students will need a minimum said Professor of Biology Joan Russell Smith GPAof 2.75 to join a fraternity or Slonczewski, author of the faculty were con-se- e sorority. Currently, organizations proposal. "Some of us Members of the Kenyon and Gambier communities explore the wonders of the annual Gambier Craft Show. vary in their minimum GPA re GREEKS, page two Watergate exposed Scandal on the science quadrangle ing the demolition process," John pose of the furniture in a way ben- II BY ROBBIE KETCHAM BY BRYAN STOKES said, "I could see desks and furni- eficial to the school or to others. News Editor News Assistant solved ture ... that looked very new ... and An auction was held, netting pro- Water dilemma you could see the shovel of the ceeds of approximately $3200 for A leak in the water pipelines "I am slightly concerned that Kangaroos return crane tear desks in half." Spragens Kenyon's Chemistry, Math and now-demolish- corpse of the ed Philip Phil Mather's mutilated believes that this furniture could Psychology departments. In addi- Mather Science Hall, carrying an retire might pollute our groundwater. Members have been donated to charity, a tion, departments were allowed to estimated water loss of 99,000 gal- And one of those chairs might have point affirmed by a telephone call forage through the building and lons per day, was a prime contribu- the same. come in handy, too," said freshman to the Salvation Army, who said "If select any items they desired for tor to the Village of Gambier's re- After a review by Tim Black Michael Billmire of the Phil it's in good condition, we will ac- themselves. "The furniture was cent water funding troubles. Ac- of Pipeline Leak Detection, Mather deconstruction. Several cept it." broken or worn out and not worth cording to Village Administrator Inc. .Village Administrator Jim questions of safety, waste and pro- According to Maintenance the labor cost to store for resale. Jim Lenthe, reporting at Monday Lenthe reported that Philip cedure have been raised concern- Superintendent Tom Lepley, how We now have a large pile of chairs night's Village Council meeting, Mather's "meter was working, ing this demolition, many of which ever, all efforts were made to dis the undetected leak in the science reading about 200 gallons a day, remain unanswered. hall, along with four malfunction- which is pretty normal, not outra- Sophomore John Spragens ing fire hydrants, created a net geous, but then when the water '04 believes that the chairs, tables, Showers. High 55F, Saturday: Showers. High 47F, water loss of around 99,000 gal- was turned off November 6, the desks etc. that were destroyed with Tonight: low . low 26F. lons per day, causing the Village's main meter on 229 was not using Phil Mather, amid the cheers of 33F it Partly cloudy. High Sunday: Partly cloudy. High water bills to soar over budget approximately 99,000 a day that students, could have been put to Friday: use. "As I was watch 48F, low 34F 47F, low 32F. while metered water usage seemed see VILLAGE, page four nuch better 2 The Kenyon Collegian NEWS Thursday, December 6, 2Q0i AD: In transition Student facilities planned both because of the scope of what ' ment to the project. CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE ter." BYJAYHELMER with we're talking about and the lack of Perhaps, however, Keny. because he has experience the Zipp, who already has a rela- Sports Editor have-- not need to have administration. tively full plate as chairman of the scope of what we " does all the money Bruening's legacy to Kenyon steering committee for the new "This is going to be one of the As previously reported, Spe- for the project quite yet. The Coll- to President for egian has learned that Denison Uni- includes a soccer team, which has FRA, takes on another massive re- best facilities in any division any cial Assistant the - started a recovery to its past glory, sponsibility as athletic director. where in the country." . Student Facilities Development vciaujr, niiu la wuiwilg on 3 nt chair- and a volleyball team that made a However, Zipp feels confident that That was the description of se Doug Zipp, who serves as the $60 million campus commons, also in- has with the help of Gund, has drastic improvement. "We are he can excel in both roles, saying, nior Andy Mills on the new Fitness, man of the steering committee yet & debted to Jennie for the excellent 'This position will allow me to be- Recreation and Athletic center said that the funding for this project raise the full amount needed forth leadership and the clear direction come immersed in the athletic (FRA). Nearly a month after the will not draw from the money raised endeavor. she has provided the Department of department's daily operations, be in- plans were first announced to the during Kenyon's recently com- Another issue that has beei Physical Education, Athletics and volved with coaches, student ath- Gambier Village Council, many pletely 5 year raised this past week is what Recreation over the course of the letes, facilities, and really give me seem excited about what this facil $116 million dollar campaign. Kenyon will do for a field house past two and a half years. She will the opportunity to be in the middle ity will have to offer. The committee has yet to com- while the new facility is under con also be leaving Kenyon with our sincere of the operation. This can only en- Mills is not the only member plete raising the necessary funds for struction. Zipp addressed that thanks and our best wishes for her hance my role in the development of the steering committee who the project. Breuning has said, "Jim issue. "Ernst will be still usable and new professional opportunities at of a facility for Fitness, Recreation shares this view. Outgoing Athletic Steen who is taking the year off we are looking to put a temporary the UCONN in Storrs," said Dean and Athletics." Director Jennie Breuning attempted from his duties as coach of the structure up. I m still doing my re of Students Donald Omahan. While an exciting new state of to put the seemingly incomprehen swimming teams, and is now the search to fin out what the best use Zipp agreed with Omahan in the art facility may be on the hori- sible scope of the project in per Special Assistant to the Dean of Stu- of the temporary structure will be praising his predecessor, saying, "I zon, Zipp must still deal with the spective. "I think it's going to be dents, has a special ability to make ... We will utilize Ernst and we will think the overall athletic program present state of the athletic program. one of the best facilities in Division people do what they don't think they utilize a temporary structure.' is strong. There is an outstanding Bruening hands over a program on III, because it's not an athletic per- can do, and he is using that skill in We are still in the early staged group of dedicated coaches who the rise to the capable hands of Zipp; formance center ... it's a com- fund raising." Further evidence that of this project and undoubtly there strive for excellence both on and off however, there are still many im- pletely different function. It's meant Kenyon may still be in the process will still be many issues that arise, the field. Jennie Bruening has done provements that can be made. While to serve 1500 people. It's going to of compiling the money is that rep- but Kenyon seems to be consider great work in moving the depart- Omahan prepares to launch a search make the Kenyon experience bet- resentative from Graham Gund Ar- ing every angle and looking at each ment forward and my goal is to step for a new athletic director, a prom- ter for everyone involved. It's go- chitects have stated that Kenyon has side of the issue before making a in and continue moving the depart- ising Kenyon athletic program will ing to be something amazing. That's yet to make a full financial commit choice. ment forward through the semes remain under the hand of Zipp. Greeks: Studied by faculty November 14 - December 5, 2001 CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE Analyses of variance done by the administration," said Nov. 19, 1:13 p.m. Fire extin Dec. 1, 1:56 a.m. Vandalism to cerned because the level of student (ANOVAs) were run to determine Slonczewski. "Since it hasn't ha- guisher discharged at Caples vehicle parked at Ascension Hall feeling that was raised was far the mean GPA of both Greek and ppened, we decided to make a start

non-affiliat- ed it Residencevandalism in elevator. lot. greater than we'd seen before ... So, . students. The mean at doing ourselves." Nov. 19, 1:16 p.m. Unregis- Dec. 1, 2:34 a.m. Theft of items as a result of that, several faculty got was taken for each individual class While most faculty emphasized tered kegs found at New Apart- from Taft Cottages. together over the summer and dis- and for the three classes combined, that this is not a move to rid Kenyon ments. Dec. 1, 2:45 a.m. Fire alarm at cussed the issues ... This letter was then repeated excluding the Ar-cho- ns of Greek organizations, some look Nov. 26, 9:10 a.m. Fire alarm Leonard Hallpulled station near sent as the result of a long series of and Peeps, for a total of 8 towards that as a goal for the Co- at Bushnell Hallpulled station on northeast exterior door. No smoke discussions and deliberations in the ANOVAs. Archons and Peeps were llege. "In my opinion, the proposal second floor north end of build or fire found and alarm was reset. faculty group." excluded due to smaller member- doesn't go far enough," said Ass- ing. No fire or smoke was found Dec. 1, 6:00 a.m. Vandalism at Professor of Psychology Linda ship and the fact that their co-e- d ociate Professor of Physics Tim tradi- image and the alarm was reset. Leonard Halldischarged fire ex- Smolak was one of several psychol- nature differs from that of Sullivan. "Despite the public Nov. 26, 5:40 p.m. Medical call tinguisherbroken ceiling tile. ogy department members who co- tional Greek organizations. of fraternities, actual fraternity oil-- '

anti-intellect- an- regarding a student who had Dec. 1, 1:14 p.m. Medical call ordinated the analysis. "There was In 7 of the 8 ANOVAs, the ture is ual and is fallen and cut his head. The stu regarding ill student at Bexley discussion among the faculty mem- Greek students had lower mean tithetical to the purposes of the Co- dent was transported to the Health Place. The College Physician was bers about how to best present these GPAs than non-affiliat- ed students. llege. I think, therefore, that frat- and Counseling Center. contacted. issues, and it was decided that it "It's amazing to get seven of ernities should be eliminated." cal- Nov. 27, 3:22 a.m. Medical call Dec. 1, 11:55 p.m. Underage would be helpful if, instead of just eight in the same direction, all sta- Sullivan signed the proposal, regarding an ill student. The Col- possession of alcohol at Lewis. saying that we were offended by this tistically significant," said Smolak. ling it a "step in the right direction." lege Physician was contacted and Dec. 2, 3:27 a.m. Fire alarm at particular occasion, we actually had Following the proposal, Pro- With the elimination of fres- the student was transported to Leonard Hallpulled station by some data about whether fraterni- fessor of Economics Bruce hmen from rush, the most profound Knox Community Hospital. stairwell. No smoke or fire found ties are a problem in terms of social Gensemer voiced his disagreement changes in the current system loot Nov. 28. Medical call regarding and alarm was reset. infractions, and if fraternities have with the conclusions of the study. to occur in housing. Chair of Hou- a student with back pain. The Dec. 2, 3:52 a.m. Fire alarm at any problem with GPA," she said. "You have identified a negative cor- sing and Grounds committee Shayla College Physician was contacted Lewis Hallpulled station on first Grade point averages from the relation between fraternity member- Myers '02 expressed concern about 2000-200- housing. and will see him in the morning. floor. No smoke or fire was found academic year 1 were ob- ship and grade average, but this the implications for Nov. 29, 2:47 a.m. Fireworks and alarm was reset. tained from the registrar for the does not prove causation," "I personally think that itwil be-in- g set off in McBride Residence. Dec. 2, 9:42 p.m. Fire alarm at classes of 2001, 2002 and 2003. A Gensemer wrote in an email to the create new problems of rooms triple Nov. 29, 3:07 a.m. Fireworks McBride Residence. Sensor acti- student's affiliation with a Greek faculty committee. "You infer that' left as double singles or set off in Watson Hall. vated by burnt popcorn. organization is also noted by the reg- fraternity membership inhibits aca- doubles," said Myers. "Indepe- heart Nov. 29, 8:55 a.m. Vandalism Dec. 3, 1:06 a.m. Vandalism in istrar, therefore the Greek or inde- demic performance, but it is just as ndents won't want to live in the the at McBride Residenceprofanity bathroom on second floor of pendent status of each student was likely that those students with a rela- of division, and if those are Resident written on'brick in breezeway. Leonard Hall. able to be determined. tively modest academic orientation rooms that are open, Nov. 29, 6:39 p.m. Medical Dec. 3, 1:38 p.m. Medical call All of the male Greek (andor ability) choose to join fra- Life is stuck with the same problem summer call at Leonard Hall. The College regarding ill student at Mather organizations,the co-e- d Archon So- ternities, and that their fraternity as now, not being able to ' at Physician was contacted. Residence. The student was trans- ciety and Peeps are categorized as membership has no effect on their house or place people in them that is Nov. 30, 8:35 p.m. Medical ported to the hospital. fraternities, and the all-fema- le academic performance. semester. This is a proposal said call regarding ill student at Taft Dec. 3, 9:48 p.m. Medical call groups Nia and Philia are catego- Slonczewski was quick to extremely complicated," focusing Cottages. The College Physician at Leonard Hall. A College Coun- rized as sororities. Sororities Epsi-lo- n point out that the analysis is by no Myers, "and I think by was contacted and the student selor was contacted and spoke to Delta Mu and Zcta Alpha Pi means definitive. "In order to draw the academic end of fraternities. was transported to the hospital. the student. were not included, as the organiza- conclusions about causations, one ignores other issues that will anse-Senat- e the Nov. 30, 9:21 p.m. Fire alarm Dec. 4, 12:07 a.m. Fire alarm at tions were not yet included in the would have to do more complex and has not discussed a- at Old Kenyonpulled station on Mather Residencestation pulled registrar's records at the time of the longitudinal studies, and we have proposal. Their next meeting is 3rd floor. No smoke or fire was on first floor. No smoke or fire analysis. repeatedly requested that this be lter break. found and the alarm was reset. was found and alarm was reset. Nov. 30, 10:22 p.m. Underage Dec. 4, 2:16 a.m. Medical call Mean GPAs of Greek: Members and Students possession of alcohol at Norton at Old Kenyon regarding student 20Q10i!l Hall. with injured eye. Student was Class Year 2001 2002 2003 Nov. 30, 11:21 p.m. Medical transported to the hospital. Member of Greek Org 3.094 3.023 2.906 3.008 call at Hanna Hall regarding stu- Dec. 5, 3:27 a.m. Vandalism at dent with injured hand. The Col- Old Kenyonwriting on walls with Non-Affiliat- 3.251 lege Physician was contacted. permanent markers. ed 3.270 3.252 3.234 o, Thursday, Decemoer uui NEWS Tim Kenyon Collegian 3 Nutritional discussion nutty BY TARYN MYERS exist," he explained, "but we want Senior News Editor to place it in writing." : Nutritional info Stephenson, who sits on Judi- W fiJi In the midst of a very "nutty" cial Board, said that it would be "nice Student Council meeting, Vice Presi- Handbook sanctions to have that in the 4 handbook." dent for Student Life Elle Erickson scotch." Deifel also explained that, as in . 'I '02 reported on her committee's dis- More seriously, Stephenson the past, what sanction to recom- cussions about food service on cam- analyzed the situation at hand, say- mend for which crime would be left pus. The major controversy revolved ing, "No matter what medium you entirely up to those administering Potential new housing for women of the Coordinate College in 71. around whether or not nutritional use, if you publish the information them. "Discretion works," he said. information should be posted for about saturated fat and so on ... "Until it doesn't," added Aramark food in the dining halls. then you're going to create a group Ghesquiere. ;0 ago, December 3, 1981, Feminist Gloria years Steinem visited "We want to see the ingredients of people who walk up to that post- A straw poll was taken, and all and suggested that members of the campus audience needed to "hu listed," she said, "and the fat content, ing every day before they eat ... members of the Council were for the the world around them. manize" Although she praised the introduc- and all that stuff, like the calories, as You make it more visible by mak- proposal, with the exception of Chair women's studies to the ed of campus, she also referred to Kenyon as much as they can ... They have the ing it a sheet, something you have of Housing and Grounds Shayla a "white ghetto" and referred to it as "culturally 50-6- deprived." She spoke information for about 0 of to request ... It all becomes part of Myers '02, who abstained. on now me maie ucimiiiLiii ui luuuic ... nccus to oe reassessea. one what they serve ... except that the a more social behavior rather than Also discussed at the meeting was concluded talk a to the her with challenge audience to "do something school, through Dr. Schermer, will a personal disorder. I just don't a proposal by Social Board to do "an- in the 24 outrageous next hours." not let it be posted for reasons that if think we can rationalize the risk, other big concert," in the words of So- students can actually see what that's all." cial Board member James Corey '02, 30 years ago, December 9, 1971, Plans were underway for the Albert they're eating, those students who First Year Representative Tris on February 15. The proposed act is M. Higley Co. to begin building new housing for the women of the are at risk or who have eating disor- Warkentin went back to singersongwriter Martin Sexton, with c i i 1 i. .i . i" . .i college, .f nil ij ..i since oepiemoer oi wouiu mar me nrsi year mat tne ders will not eat the food, and that Stephenson's earlier point, saying, the Chicago-are- a hip-ho- p group Styles Coordinate College would include women in all four classes. These will exacerbate the situation." "I think if we just post the ingredi- of Beyond as the opener. The event buildings were to "deviate the camp- designed from norm" of dorms on Senior Class President Phil ents, then it doesn't hurt anyone, wou Id cost between $ 1 1 ,000--$ 1 3,000, us by creating apartment-styl- e housing to be placed a few hundred Stephenson agreed, saying, "I don't or even better, if we just post a list and all ofthis money would come from ards behind Bexley and "Dorm III." think we should post the nutritional of allergies." what Social Board is carrying over information, because it's a proven It was agreed that Erickson from this semester, and thus it would fact that it's a symptom of eating dis- would discuss this further with not affect Summer Send Off. Money orders." Schermer to find out his reason- will be saved by using the same stage Town chief gets fired Communications Director ing for not allowing the postings. as the one utilized for Phling a few Trustees Caroline Cowan '04 argued, how- In concluding this discussion, Se- weeks before. reorganize Fire Department ever, "I think we have a right to know nior Representative Kris Cheney Student Council also resolved an BY ROBBIE KETCHAM what we're putting into our bodies." said, "It's a bad situation, because issue they have been discussing this trustees "are going to bring News Editor In a demonstration of the odd a lot of people probably would like semester by delegating it to someone chargesagainst me at a later date," tone of the meeting, Senate Student to know, but you may end up hurt- else: Warkentin and First Year Coun- Craig Shira and Neil Bower he said. "I'll receive them in the Co-Cha- ir Ludi Ghesquiere '02 be- ing some people if you do post cil Representative Jaquie Giordano were demoted from the top two mail." Bowden confirmed that gan by saying, "I don't really have a that information." brought up the point that First Year positions at the College Towns- the Trustees have not yet notified coherent point," at which point Stu- Deifel then proceeded to dis- Council wants to write the legislation hip Fire Department by the Shira of the bases for his demo- dent Council President Nick Deifel cuss the fact that Senate voted 15-- 0 that will alter their own organization Township Board ofTrustees early tion, andexpects the formerchief '02 promptly cut him off and pro- to add a housing point deduction, themselves. Giordano said that it will last week. Currently, the status of to receive the charges Friday or ceeded to the next speaker. the loss of senior week privileges, be done by the end of this semester. Shira, the former chief, with the Saturday. Continuing in the mood of the and the ability to live off campus Junior Class President Phillip Ross, department is unclear, as he may Bower declined comment. meeting, Stephenson countered, "It's to the list of possible sanctions who originally drafted the legislation, be pursuing grievances against Several volunteers with the de- not my fault people are allergic to found on pages 99-10- 0 of the Stu- said that he is "excited about them writ- Jhe township resulting from his partment were reached, but all peanuts or cigarette smoke or straight dent Handbook. "All of these do ing it. They know what they're doing." demotion. Afteroriginally agree turned down interview requests. de- ing to remain with the force, While the basis for the Associate Chief Neil Bower has motions is therefore unknown, Elections, authority revamped resigned. Former professor and , the acts coincide with an ongoing longtime review of the department, con- Vernon Schubel gated, especially if the origin was volunteer firefighter BY BRYAN STOKES II 2.c.ii). Professor Charles in ducted by TG FireEMS Systems that students who uncertain. Rice has been named News Assistant raised concerns terim chief, a position he agreed out ofHuber Heights, Ohio. The are nominated, yet may not wish This thorough look into the to fill for six months or until a final results of this study, which Senate passed new election to run, will feel obligated to run election process was followed by new chief is hired. is conducting an extensive re- legislation, affirmed the authority regardless of that desire. "If you a discussion of enforcement. The "The College Township view of the entire department, of the administration and decided are going to nominate someone Senate approved unanimously to .trustees are the owners and ope- including equipment, personnel, on a focus for second semester at for a committee," he said, allow the deduction of housing rators of the department," said procedure and public response, their regular meeting Thursday. In "please let them know you are points as a punishment for repeat wee, "and they decided to make should come out near the begin- addition, after approximately 45 going to do it." Erickson allayed offenders. Registrar Richard achange." He declined any com ning of the new year. When minutes of discussion, the Senate these fears by assuring the Sen- Switzer referred to this change as ment on the reason for the asked whether the study was at decided with a 5 for, 10 against ate that this is not a public pro- "Just one more tool in a meager reorganization, norwouldTrustee all related to the demotions, vote not to revisit the sexual harass- cess. toolbox." This will be used as a Barry Bowden, who cited the Trustee John Victor Ingerham ment policy, which has received In addition, each candidate probable condition for probation, considered to be possibility of Shira raising grieva- said, "I could comment but it's considerable criticism. is responsible for "all campaign which is currently af- nces against the district. not appropriate to discuss that at "I think there are a lot of material bearing their name re- a meaningless punishment. By "He has an opportunity to this time." people out there who are really gardless of origin." This includes firming the administration's power among have a formal hearing if he has He indicated, however, that good for positions that don't real- the one allstu that candidates to deduct housing points, discre- a"y grievances," said Bowden. more information about the Shira ize it," said Vice President for Stu- may send, which may no longer other punishments at their will He'll have an open hearing to Bower situation may be avail- dent Life Elle Erickson '02. Her contain a link to the polling site, tion, it is hoped that students as a true deter- discuss the charges at our regular able at the next Board meeting, election legislation, which passed as well as physical campaign ma- consider probation Trustees' meeting." December 17 at the Gambier unanimously, revamps portions of terials, which cannot be posted rent. Senate's final or- Shira is not yet cognizant of Community Center. the election process. The major within 35 feet of any public com- The Campus the change involves a student nomina- puter site. A plethora of concerns der of business was to plan semester. tion process, whereby "any current were made by several members agenda for the upcoming Co-Cha- ex- student may nominate any eligible of the Senate concerning these Faculty ir McKeown the ver- student (including themselves) for new restrictions. "The way it's pressed a desire to revise In the November 15 issue of the Collegian, the headline for the adopted by the specific positions via email to the worded, it could be construed bal consent policy, Wide about "Decision on 20-fo- ot rule: not to it Campus Senate read Committee on Student Life by that a campaign ad that says 'Al College 2 years ago. However, d(ide at all." In the did make a decision on the 20-fo- ot Senate will re- fact, Senate March 31" (Article III section Gore is an idiot' that Al Gore was decided that Nle.They the Collegian explain voted to send a letter to the editor of could be held responsible be- view the policies of the Greek sys- ing that ban on smoking 20 feet they decided not to implicate the cause it bears his name,"said tem, including rush and minimum from dorms they believed that and other College buildings because Schubel. It was decided that any GPA for affiliation with a Greek indents respectful of others with-lo- ul Changes for elections the first should be responsible enough to be alleged violations of this policy organization, starting with having that leoi;1ateri semester. - Handbook sanctions would be thoroughly investi meeting of the second P 4 The Kenyon Collegian NEWS Thursday, Decemhpw

Sexual assault at Denison Village: 'Roosbac versity will cooperate fully with law felonies to the Knox County Sheriff's CONTINUED FROM PAGEONE It is a program BY ROBBIE KETCHAM that b

was using before." So where did much enjoyed d enforcement and other agencies in the usually through the of- by the kids'-mente- News Editor Department, enforcement of criminal law on cam- fice of security and safety." the 99,000 gallons come from? mayor An alleged sexual assault at pus." "When a College employee "There are places where we can Schlemmer, "and we Were' lose water that metered." dering if it Denison University October 20 has The Collegian attempted to con- and more specifically one of the aren't could begin ao. "Basically, we have four hy- "There are a brought questions about crime report tact Westfall for comment, but was Deans ... is made aware that a felony, couple of. ing similar to those raised in Kenyon unable to reach her in time for publi- including sexual assault, may have drants that we need to take a look lems" with the progra Stu- at to see what condition we're in, Baldwin. "The insurance !junior Margaret Rose's lawsuit cation. been committed," said Dean of -- against the College. The accused "Denison has always stood firm dents Donald Omahan, "the employee if they need to be repaired or be sentatives of the Collee worried Denison student, removed from cam- on the notion that they do accurately is required to report the incident to the replaced. A hydrant costs $15,000 about a number of to of it. They pus October 25, "admitted that he provide information as far as the Clery College, specifically to the Director replace. Some of them we'll had to walk tk;

editor-in-chi- have work- across town to 'more or less' tried to force himself report," wrote Jeff Langner, ef of Security and Safety or hisher des- to replace, some aren't get to the re- e-m- ail. at center. That upon the female student," according of the Denisonian, via ignee. The Director of Security and ing all, but some we hope to would be all?, to a November 6 article in the "They admit that the nature of the Safety will then report the matter on pair." Lenthe reported that two of if they could come overt; Denisonian, Denison's student news report's guidelines fails to cover every- behalf of the College to the Knox these hydrants are completely community center or thep paper. Denison posted a notice about thing. For this reason, security puts an County Sheriff's Office. It will then unfunctional, one on Kokosing sium.AJso,ifthey'readal the alleged assault on the school's annual summary in the library and also be the responsibility of the Knox Drive. "Some of them are very, center, they need to have website October 31, after the media has the daily report book available for County Sheriff's Office to follow-u-p very old and they just don't work," censed person on hand.

reported the episode October 30. public viewing. We also have a 'cam- on the matter directly with the alleged he said. "It's cheaper just to buy a an arts and crafts program, According to the November 15 pus climate' page on our website that victim. new one." don't need anyone. Granville Sentinel, a freshman male gives updates on campus reports and "This procedure is in keeping He estimates that the four hy- "If they started at kind:

allegedly attempted to sexually as- any allegations of something like a with our obligations under the laws drants, with "small leaks" of five ten and went up from the-woul- d sault a female student October 20. sexual assault. governing the reporting of a felony in gallon per minute, along with the free them up a little: While the alleged victim reported the "Denison policy is that unless the State of Ohio. In addition, it is 99,000 gallon per day leakage in an arts and crafts program, s incident to Denison's housing office, there is a current threat to campus (a consistent with the stipulations out- Philip Mather, amounted to a net is essentially what it is. Itis; that administration did not act on her reported rape and the assailant was not lined in the College's Sexual Miscon- loss of "some 15,000 gallons a day. tastic service to the comm. report. According to the article, "al caught), they do not take measures to duct Policy." It's literally money going down the and it is completely initiated though Denison housing officials inform the whole campus. Thus the "If a student tells me that she has drain," Lenthe said. The Mather college students, and they mi were contacted by the victim, the uni- only way someone would hear about been sexually assaulted," added leakage was undetected despite its money on it." versity did not contact police because a sexual assault case like this one is Kenyon Dean of Residential Life large quantity of water loss, he said, Though Village Soli; the victim was not willing to file an through the campus climate page Samantha Hughes, "I would inform because the water most likely went Kenneth Lane doesn't fore; official report to campus security, which is not easy to navigate offof the Dan Werner, the Director of Security directly into the ground below the legal liability in housing the Associate dean of Students Sarah home page ... and Safety, so he could inform the pipe. gram, so long as the Village. Westfall said." 'To the university's credit, the appropriate law enforcement offi- Though "it's a touchy situation not charge for using the ccc However, 1999 Congressional primary reason that sexual assault cases cials." where you have to tighten them nity center, the Village will it If the amendments to the Jeanne Clery Act, aren't reported to students is because Alledged inaccuracy in sexual enough so that they don't leak, but its insurance policies. p a federal law overseeing accurate and they often aren't even reported to se- assault reporting is a focus of a fed- if you tighten them' too much, they allows the program, Kan;: open reporting of campus crime, curity." eral lawsuit against Kenyon lodged shoot the pin off," he believes the could begin again in the: mandate that a college must also re- The Kenyon College student by Margaret Rose '03.The lawsuit led Village will be able to efficiently week of January. Council port any allegation of a felony, such handbook states that, "according to to a renewed examination of the repair and maintain the water sider and vote on the prop: as sexual assault, to campus security. Ohio law ... Kenyon officers, includ- College's crime reporting policies, as works without relying upon outside its January meeting. Only clergy and counselors are ex- ing deans, faculty members who are several top administrators formed an contractor. "We can do it in house," The December meetin; empt from this regulation. not sexual misconduct advisors, and "ad hoc committee" to review crime he commented. the last for longtime Co. Additionally, the Denison stu- members of the security and safety reporting policy over the past several "Bottom line," reported members Phil Samuell anc. dent handbook states that, "The Uni staff, are obligated to report alleged years. Lenthe, "we are in pretty good Ryerson, who are retiring!" shape ... The Mather factor, com- combined 16 years in sen:: bined with the hydrant informa- Gambier. " to Science: Phil still causing tion in PLD, Inc.'s report, accounts "This makes my tenth problems Samuell. for a significant amount unac- on Council," said of Ev foundation of Phil Mather was re- s: CONTINUED FROM PAGEONE on ed lated section has been marked counted, non-meter- water." lived in Gambier 20 years. of," moved. The line has since been I've that we cannot get rid said blueprints as a hazard, however In other business, Council by the time I've lived here

Lepley. Spragens noted, however, repaired with plastic tubing. The is 4-- time for "(we) hope that no work done a 0 vote approved $125,100 in on Council. It's that no effort was made to offer Village of Gambier also recently there in the future," remarked temporary appropriations for Janu- people to come in. We've g; these chairs to the student body. noted at their council meeting that Lepley. ary and February 2002, which blood coming in. New idei build- to to Other portions of the since the shutoff of water flow Student responses are fairly Treasurer Mary Samuell said was new energy." He plans ing were also not salvaged, with Phil Mather, the water usage has mixed concerning the situation. necessary to maintain government on the Kokosing Gap trail ar. been reduced by 99,000 gallons the c everything except the steel and Although most are supportive of the operations until a permanent bud- proposed a project to copper being buried in an EPA day. According to Village Admin- College's decision to remove the get resolution could be crafted. Mount Vernon, upon wh approved dump near Newark, istrator Jim Lenthe, it is believed building, some are concerned with Under the appropriations, could not comment due to i- OH. Asalvage that this water was leaking some- Ac; company, Roberts, the potential safety hazard. "I think $16,000 of the general fund is spent nvolving land purchase. Fit also out of Newark, was hired to where along the pipeline between a cor:: they should have put a big bomb in on wages for Village employees, ally, he will serve on salvage as much of the building the valve and the building directly to the middle and blown it up, and then $18,000 on the contract with the to "come up with ideas as possible. "Anything that could underground. This pipeline was there could have been more asbes- Knox County Sheriff's Department the Village and College; be salvaged, such as all the metal recently replaced by new copper tos for everyone," remarked fresh- and $40,000 on water. jointly ...enhance theentrr

si-saf- and copper, was recycled," said pipe in 1999. Maintenance and ely man David Hausser sarcastically. The Kenyon College "Kanga- the Village and help get Lepley. A.M. Higley Construction com- the E' Freshman Aaron Samuel found fault roo" program, in which students down the hill" to However, salvaging the stone pany both deny this finding. "I'm Ces with the college's waste of re- look after Village children and Family Environmental was not possible, therefore the sure it wasn't coming from there. sources, saying "You just don't bury teach them arts and crafts, may be Ryerson, a Councils majority of Phil now lies in a land- With that kind of volume, you'd go-- will furniture underground." returning in January in a new loca- six years, echoes this fill. As for mechanical portions see something," assured Butch cor Lepley maintains that every tion. Councilman Read Baldwin also serve on the of the building, "Labor cost to re- Duche of the A.M. Higley com- ate-meetin- g, procedure in this demolition was proposed allowing the program to Though he could not trieve any material would have pany. overate!'; completely safe and appropriate, take place in the Gambier Commu- he said been too high to justify the action. Another concern is the portion saying, "our policy is to follow fed- nity Center free of charge, desig- interview that Tm stira-

traf::-tweenth- We salvaged some air condition- of the building left underground. e eral and local requirements when nated as an arts and crafts program bout the pedestrian ing equipment, an air compressor, According to Lepley, "The demo- cam- and the e-menta- l any demolition takes place on for children kindergarten-ag- e or campus and some motors .. .but most of lition contractor didn't bury much I think "s pus. feel very strongly about pro- older. This, he believes, would center. I the building mechanical equip- of Philip Mather." However, a por- it 's c; tecting our workers, students, fac- solve the insurance problems that dangerous the way ment was simply worn out." re- tion of the tunnel which once see sop ulty and residents whenever we en- shut down the program this year, would really hate to marked Lepley. linked Philip to his brother Samuel gf tl ter a process as this." when students had to walk the chil- happen and a student Concern has also been raised remains underground, and was : The pouring of the concrete dren across town from Wiggin ing down the hill." Ryc de- fa-commiss- ioner for the environment where Phil never abated of asbestos. The sidewalk over the now dirt-lade- n running Street School to the Snowden Cen-te- r, considering Mather once stood. Recently, a cision was made to instead encap- space where Phil Mather once stood where the program was held. next yr- - significant sewer backup occurred sulate this portion with concrete, will begin tomorrow, forever to pre- - in Rosse and Storer halls because because of the "time element," ac- serve the legacy and faults of Phil Sa you want ta wxite fax the A'xwa Section of the. CoUuul- hooky- - of sewer line damaged when the cording to Lepley. This encapsu Mather. Just e-m- ail myerst or collegian and we'll December 6, 2001 ursday, The Kenton Collegian 5

)rt December 6 - 12 stls'. 1 Sue i! r K Festivals, Events 'eric .Ke Handel's MESSIAH: Mount Vernon Nazarene College. NYON Ohio Sunday. For more information, contact Tressa Daley Thursday 6th at 397-6862x300- 0. ave s Fredricktown Christmas Walk: Downtown If the tst: Fall Dance Concert '11 w "am.:;; Tickets $1. Available at Fredricktown. Sunday. For more information, con- Bolton Box Office today Friday 7th tact Michael Wagner at 694-536- 9. .indev and tomorrow 1 p.m ShabbatHanukkah Dinner: Sponsored by Hillel then io5p.m. and one Parish House, 5:30 p.m. tliet'; how before the show. The Reel World Concert: Opera Workshop Performance IB. ;'; Hill Theater, 8 p.m In Theaters Friday Rosse Hall, p.m. lisai 7:30 Event: Fall Dance Concert The Business of Strangers Stuck in an airport ho- Saturday 8th ,'; Tickets $1. Available ac Bolton Box Office today and tel, a business woman and her assistant are determined oiiMBi's Shuttle: 1 - TDil:- - tomorrow p.m. 5 p.m. and one hour before the show. to have fun. After a night of drinking, flirting, and Drop off and pick Hill Theater, 8 p.m. lying, the two women find themselves in an intense up at Easton, City iolit;. Convention Center, Concert: The Letdowns power struggle. To exacerbate the situation, the assis- ;orese Short iorin, Utiio Horn Gallery, 10 p.m. tant recognizes a fellow business traveler as the man e- ;!b- State Union. n Event: Extreme Challenge who sexually assaulted her best friend. Starring Preregister and pay Sponsored by LateNites Stockard Channing, Julia Stiles, Fred Willard, COC' SI 0 fee at SAC today: Wertheimer, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Frederick Weller, Marcus Giamatti and Jack Hallett. 1M Meet at the bookstore, Rated R. liepu Sunday 9th 10 a.m. ,VX hie:; No Man's Land This comedic Bosnian war flick finds E.'orts: Women's Basketball vs Concert: Cornerstones heii. Serb stranded in a trench with another Brandi Recital Hall, 7 a Bosnian and a Ohio p.m. wilier Dominican will if he moves. A Hanukkah Party: Sponsored soldier carrying a bomb that explode Tomsich Arena, 2 p.m. UN sergeant disobeys orders to stay put and instead tries agr Brunch: Sponsored by Hillel by Hillel have a journalist get in the way and turn Parish House, 6:30 p.m. to help, only to 'M-- i leirce Lounge, 2 p.m. the situation into an international circus. Starring Branko Self-Defen- a;:IvLT: se Workshop v--y Monday 10th Djuric, Rene Bitorajac, Simon Callow, Katrin Cartlidge, Sponsored by Sexual Misconduct Task Force. Rarpd -- nA EUlr. (Imnnnvirvy R. Global Cafe: W V I I'a I Mm .1 2 VJCUlgCS JItlLluiac:;j; dliu x nif Sign up at SAC. Japanese Cuisine Gund Commons, 3 p.m. - 5 r..m. remake of the original I960 ver- Sponsored by MCC Ocean's 11 In a Concert: Company's Diva Revue The Snowden, 6 p.m. sion, this comedy tells the story of gangster Danny Rosse Hall, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Ocean, who rounds up ten of his associates to carry Event: 1 Year's Eve ..sou Fall Dance Concert Tuesday 1th out a massive ploy on New to vet Tickets $1. Available ac Bolton Box Office today Common Hour: simultaneousely rob $150 million from three major and tomorrow 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. ind one hour before )r r' "2001: The casinos in Las Vegas. Starring George Clooney, Brad the show. go::: Biology in Science Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Don Cheadle, Elliot X leas;. Hill Theater, 8 p.m. PG-1- 3. Fiction Odyssey" Gould, Carl Reiner and Andy Garcia . Rated to Event: A Festival Women in Arts of the Higley Auditorium, , Bill iii' Featuring the literarv. musical, artistic, theatrica fINAL Waking up in a hospital in the year 2399, cii; 11:10 p.m. Box Office Hits and oratorical talents of Kenvon women, thinks he is about to receive a "final injection," despite Sports: Men's Basketball 1 . Harry Potter and hich both students faculty. claims to and the Sorcerer's Stone his doctor's assurances otherwise. His doctor 0 IB- - Horn vs. Bethany Bill isn't Gallery, 8 p.m. 2. Behind Enemy Lines be searching for the source of Bill's insanity, but riLM: Tomsich Arena, 7:30 p.m. Starring Surprise! 3. Spy Games sure if she is trying to help him or kill him. Higley Auditorium Concert: Kenyon String Ensemble 4. Monsters, Inc. Denis Leary, Hope Davis, Guy Davis, Helene Cardona, osei 8 p.m. Brandi Recital Hall, 8 p.m. 5. Black Knight Gaffigan and Earl Hindman. Not rated. : cc: Jim Event: Lip Sync ans: Contest Wednesday 12th ,reu; Si 50 - prize. Gospel :BP- V Concert: Choir Fixation Sponsored Aural by nia Brandi Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday " Late Nites In Record Stores nan Gund aU- - No Doubt, Rock Steady G, Return ofthe Regulator Joe, Better Days Commons, Warren Out Dogs, Beware of Faudel, Baida Blaque, Blaque end? 10 p.m. Slaughter and the

( "l t; ICC'- - :i Cafe Ac Parish House Luncheon Tomato vegetable soup New England cheddar cheese quiche 4 Green salad 2 Maple praline cake Cafe chocolat House, 201 W. Brooklyn, 11:30 -- 1:30, $5 con- - Harcourt Parish i ' tnlwi Direct Comments and Suggestions to Heather Owens at owenshkenyon.edu 6 The Kenyon Collegian OPINIONS Thursday, December

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There's always something to talk about at Kenyon. Debate fol- lows controversy, topics come and go, we discuss and we move on. But, like the leftover food from last weekend's senior class dinner, this one just won't go away. It's the Greek issue, of course. Who. would have thought that a

handful of fraternities and sororities could divide the campus year Phil Hani after year? But they have done so in the past, and they do so still. The lastest incarnation of the debate is a faculty proposal to Senate, in the time we won the game? which membership and housing restrictions are suggested based on Remember statistics that show Greeks, on average, have lower GPAs than inde- weak? Or would it be the defense? whole lot of crashing and falling pendents. BY SAMANTHA SIMPSON I how foot- down, yl didn't see how any one of The results are concerning, as they would be for any organiza- Enthusiastic Spectator didn't know much about worked, but I knew what los- those players could like a game tion, be it athletic, academic or social, that demonstrated such a trend. ball I looked like. And I thought I that involved being crushed under If further study shows this to be a serious trend, serious attention should Thursday Night Lights. ing You was to see it again. a pile of guys. and no doubt will be given. Housing, too, is a longtime concern, and if was there. were there, too, going Senate chooses to adopt the proposal, careful adjustments should be or your friend was there. And you Nonetheless, I sat behind a row I understood "touchdown." made to the vague recommendation of the faculty, to ensure that inde- and I still don't believe that they of six women in purple Kenyon tee though. Touchdown was when the pendents' chances for desirable housing are not further compromised. actually won. It was only one shirts and black pants. Their faces crowd jumped to their feet and But even if this proposal is adopted, the Greek debate won't go game, but it matters because the sparkled, and their hair was done yelled above the voices of the away. There exists a vocal contingent of the Kenyon community, both victory happened at night, under up in curls and ponytails. They had cheerleaders. The bleachers did white-ho- vibrate then. It was students and professors, that won't be satisfied until Greek organiza- the t lots of the Mt. signs with glittering names and more than to sitting down. tions are gone for good. Unfortunately for them, this won't be the Vernon high school football field. numbers, and they held them up impossible keep

w It in stood up to chant: Touchdown! proposal that does the trick. And with the addition of two brand-ne- was a moment Kenyon sports whenever they

R-O-W-D- -I-E! how clock seemed merciless. sororities last year, Greek life at Kenyon seems as healthy as ever. history, and it was just like high That was they The Seconds seemed to stretch into Why is it that the Greeks work us into such a frenzy? Certainly, school games used to be, short of spelled "rowdy." Kenyon team none of us came to Kenyon because of the promise of thriving Greek the marching band and the snotty More people, younger people, minutes as the their score, life. Then again, maybe that's the problem. As prospectives, we hear homecoming king and queen. were filing into the stands, and they our team protected at from Admissions that Greek life is a minor part of life at Kenyon, if It was a clear night no rain shot curious glances at those ladies. 14-- 0. We were still winning believed we hear anything about it at all. But upon our arrival we find invites or fog. And it was cold. I real- "Kenyon has cheerleaders?" Oh, half time, but nobody had to slid under select doors and tables in Peirce that we learn to avoid. ized too late as I followed the yes, we had cheerleaders. It we could keep it. There luck. For a Maybe our feeling of being misled, our confusion at this seeming mis- sidewalk to the stands that I'd for- seemed like a cheesy idea at first, be a reason for our of representation of Kenyon social life, is what makes us so mad about gotten my hat and gloves. The air but it was all right. It fit. Our team while, it wasn't a question was the existence of fraternities and sororities. We should get rid of them, smelled like popcorn and sweat. needed anything it could get. They why we were winning. Why because they're not supposed to be here ... right? It was half past seven, and yelled when the runs were more Hiram losing? recalled a The fact is, there continue to be a significant number of Kenyon there were only a few fans on both than mediocre and when our team Chuck Leach '55 when students whose college experience is shaped by membership in a fra sides of the stadium. Most of the scored those two touchdowns. time nearly fifty years ago ternity or sorority. Like the majority of people, they chose Kenyon for ones on our side were old and al- During halftime, our cheerleaders Kenyon played Hiram. Hiramwas snatched academics, for the pretty campus, for the friendly people. With this in ready in their favorite spots with danced to a scratchy version of Will up 14 points, and Kenyon half. An- common, does wanting to belong to an exclusive organization some their Kenyon caps and seat cush- Smith's "Wild, Wild West." I mean, the win in the second now. But they how make them less of a Kenyon student? ions. Their love was uncondi- we had cheerleaders. ything could happen It would ruin ever- For now, while Greek organizations continue to thrive, the an tional, weathering the storm of so During that first half, the couldn't lose. swer has to be no. many Kenyon losses this season. stands filled up. I don't know when ything for all of us. for They talked to each other in loud or how. I weaved my way through I had to go to the bathroom voices and watched the field small clusters of people to buy a most of the second half, but I didn't The opinion page is a space for members of the community to discuss issues relevant where the other team Hiram bag of salty popcorn, and I returned want to miss anything. Afe the world at The opinions expressed on this page belong only the to the campus and large. was practicing. to find more Kenyon people with people wandered away from to the writer. Columns and letters to the editors do not reflect the opinions of the Kenyon cheering didn't gel Collegian staff. All members of the community are welcome to express opinions At half past seven, there were plastic megaphones and programs. stands, but the through a letter to the editors. The Kenyon Collegian reserves the right to edit all letters no Kenyon purple jerseys on the Where did you all come from? And any quieter. cannot anonymous or like submitted for length and clarity. The Collegian accept field. I checked my watch. That how did you get so loud? The It looked for a moment pseudonymous letters. Letters must be signed by individuals, not organizations, and a couldn't be right. What if were into the stands, the team would score must be 200 words or less. Letters must also be received no later than the Tuesday prior our team people packed other them ran a to publication. The Kenyon Collegian prints as many letters as possible each week didn't show up? I took a seat and and they were demanding offense, touchdown. One of 1 subject to space, interest and appropriateness. Members of the editorial board reserve looked at the scattered few in the defense and, above all else, more little too far down the field. he the right to reject any submission. The views expressed in the paper do not necessarily stands. The team would only dis- cheering. They demanded confi- glanced at the clock, hoping reflect the views of Kenyon College. appoint a handful dence from the players: "Believe it. He didn't. Chase Tower at Hall's main stairway of people if they couldn't outrun Office: the top of Peirce seconds, Mailing address: The Kenyon Collegian, Student Activities Center, Gambier, OH 43022. decided to chicken out of another - it, Lords. Don't second guess your- None of them did. The out, and Business address: P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH 43022 humiliating defeat. selves!" The bleacher vibrated un- slow as they were, ran

E-m- ail address: collegiankenyon.edu Our team did show up, der my butt because of all the en- we were still the winners. WWW address: http:archives.kenyon.educollegian or though. They ran onto the field thusiastic stomping. didn't matter how we won 427-533- 8, Phone numbers: (740) 5339 clear, out of the darkness, and those of And it seemed like the players how they lost. It was a were us that were already there clapped were listening. Can you imagine cold night, and the lights and cheered. It didn't seem so disappointing six cheerleaders and bright. Advertisers should contact Paul Schmid for current rates and further work I a crowd friends and The rnncession stand e-m- and ail loud, wondered how exactly growing of information at (740) 427-533- 8 or 5339, or via at collegiankenyon.edu. All free hot materials should be sent to: Advertising Manager, The Kenyon Collegian, Student Kenyon was going to lose. family? Now, I wasn't too sure they ers started giving away Activities Center, Gambier, OH, 43022. Let's be honest. You won- were winning at first. Football dogs and popcorn. The freei dered, too. Would our offense be plays all look the same too me a and victory were delicious. Yearly subscriptions to The Kenyon Collegian are available for $30. Checks should be made payable to The Kenyon Collegian and sent to the Business Advertising Manager Paul Schmid. December 6, 2001 Thursday, OPINION The Kenton Collegian 7 Isolation and difference a day in the life of a minority student two for friends at "gYMICHAEL MITCHELL home, so even if a look around. I don't see many when a white person comments on went to a predominantly white pri- he Staff Columnist got a seat, chances were he other black faces in this crowd, but being the minority. He has more vate boarding school, so I've had wouldn't be us. He near agreed that I'm doing fine." What I said was options. For me, it's a way of life. lots of practice. I went to a racially it I've been itching to write a was probably a lost cause. probably a little stronger than what For someone else, it's a visit. mixed junior high school in but the column about race, subject Then another friend, also I just wrote. His comment got me Are these good reasons for Queens, so high school took some one that I didn't white, is such a sensitive commented that my friend pretty upset. getting upset? Is it wrong that I getting used to. Freshman year all it. I still would know how to tackle don't probably be the only white That wasn't the first time that even notice these things or think the black kids sat together in the I but I'll try. person 1 think do, there anyway. had heard a comment like that this way? I'm not jealous. I like dining hall. All the white kids sat Thanksgiving vacat- We were in Before sitting Peirce when white person talking about being my skin color, and I like who I am. together, too, but no one ever com- my friends me this I felt ion some of asked happened. myself detach the only one or one of a few. I don't But with those things come ob- mented on that. Slowly but surely, what I was doing for break. I told from the table, almost as though I know why it gets me so upset, but stacles and adversity. though, our tables became more it does every time. Sometimes I forget. Then and more integrated. As fears sub- "Sometimes I detach myself at parties or Maybe it's because that's my there is a situation like the one I sided, anxieties were dispelled, reality everyday at Kenyon and ev- described, and I remember how and friendships were made. Even in class. I step back and I look around to erywhere else, too. As a black per- such a small thing, like skin color, after all the practice I had in high son in America, being the only one alters the arc and perspective of my school, Kenyon still takes some see that I'm the only black person there. I or one of a few is simply a way of life immeasurably. The color of my getting used to. don't ever have a reaction. There's not life. It's something to which I skin colors my vision. I'm not sure There ended up being some adapt. I but I dif- Jay-- Z con- much that can do. " if see more or less, see white people at the I But it's very strange. It's not ferent. cert. There weren't many, but something that I can ever get used But you adapt. You take things there were some. I was in the them I was going to a Jay-- Z con- was hovering over myself. I to in any sense. It's something of in stride and begin to quantify majority. It was nice. It felt com- cert at the Apollo Theatre. Some glanced at the faces in the dining which I am always aware. Some- things in order to make life more fortable a welcome taste of of my friends were jealous. Oth- hall. It was the prime dinner hour, times I detach myself at parties or pleasant. The obstacles are every- how the other side lives. It's al- ers feigned interest. One of my and the Great Hall was packed. in class. I step back, and I look where, but if you allow each one ways nice to be in New York be- friends, a white person, asked me From my seat I could see every- around to see that I'm the only to trip you up you're not going to cause of all its diversity. And af- whether or not there were any tick- one in the hall, and I saw maybe black person there. I don't ever get very far. ter four years of boarding school and ets left. I told him the concert was four black faces in a sea of white. have a reaction. There's not much I've learned to deal with be- four more of Kenyon, the city will selling out quickly. I'd bought I think I snapped at the per- that I can do. ing a minority and with being in definitely be calling my name after three tickets, one for myself and son, saying something like, "Take Maybe that's why I get upset the minority most of the time. I graduation.

t:t wiiiii; Dismantling the female beauty myth

BY MOLLY FARRELL Women could finally be liberated a woman's beauty wouldn't shake to her core, wouldn't make her Senior Staff Columnist from their most widespread op- her English dept. disappoints pressors: themselves. Do we re- question her identity, would they My friend has a bumper ally think this could be anything capitalize on it with cat-cal- ls or with entire advertising industries? Regardless of its outstandi- demonstrate a significant product of sticker on her door that reads, other than revolutionary? a In the midst of a recent diet ng reputation, the English de- learning closer to thirty pages, "Start revolution: stop hating But we are not born this way. it be- and exercise binge, I picked up a partment can still disappoint its whereas, at present, the depart your body." At first just seems We don't crawl to the mirror Naomi Wolf article, "Hunger." students. Seniors, as well as ment asks for only a few sentences to be a complaint against the sheer fore our male counterparts. We are im- She reminded me of reading about younger majors, are not satisfied as a proposal for the paper and prevalence of our bad body placed in front of it. We grow up televi- Virginia Woolf being turned away with the new Senior exercise that allows students to rewrite old pa age these days simply being in a house of mirrors of comfortable in one's own skin is magazines, films and pornog- from libraries not meant for ladies is clearly not representative of pers that are often longer. Also sion, pretty radical. But there's more lit- raphy and everywhere we are and eating scraps in her college four years in the study of literat- the exam was once based on a halls while men ate banquets. ure. thorough reading list of a greater eral truth to this statement than imperfect in the reflection. We from our mothers And here we are, women of While our Seniors are lim span of literature. that. gather Can we really imagine our and sisters and friends that one of the twenty-fir- st century, walking ited to writing a critical work the As the department's ranks society without the beauty myth? the steps to maturity is beginning in and out of libraries all across length of a short seminar paper, swell, standards fall. If this is due What could we have had if all of to care about your weight, going the world, admitted and graded at nearby colleges, like Wooster, to a lack of resources, more fac the talented young women lost or on your first diet and, of course, on the basis of our character and students are expected to write pa- ulty members should be hired. We crippled by eating disorders had buying your first cosmetics. It's ability, and we choose to eat pers approaching fifty pages simply want to meet the demands the energy to reach their full po- not a life we chose. It's a life we scraps. What a brilliant way to closer to what is considered Hon- that are appropriate for an English tential? Beyond that, what would chose not to be ostracized from. stall the feminist movement ors here. As well, English ma department of such renown. We our society look like if we added With all the products we use and give them what they ask for, and nors are required to take an exam hope to express our concern for just the tiniest bit of confidence to the foods we stop eating we begin make them too afraid to take it! based on a reading list that poorly the future of Kenyon's largest de women everywhere whose self-estee- m to absorb the ideology of the There remains work to be represents course offerings and partment. multi-billion-dol- appara- a lar in- beauty myth. done in dismantling the the scope of English literature. dustry works relentlessly to take Could we really have had the tus that encourages us to dis- When the class of "02 enrolled, English Student Advisory away? Peirce catwalk debate for those mantle ourselves. But what we English majors not only had the Board There would be small steps of you that remember it if can work toward right now, what choice between an exam and a pa- Aly Ark, Jeremy Hawkins, Alex taken on a large scale: a hand women could walk to their meals we can long for like we long to per, they had the choice of how to O'Flinn, Larkin Page-Jacob- s, raised in class where it wouldn't with their heads up high, arms lose those 10 pounds or that bad illustrate their comprehensive Rachel Patrignani, Sarah Schill, our have been; a promotion sought swinging with confidence, and hair, is to love and celebrate achievement. The paper used to Betsy Tohinaka We when she would have reconsid- stare down any low life who would bodies, just the way they are. and be ered; a poise emanating competi- try to rate them on their appear- can stop this violence tion instead of attractiveness alone. ance? If men knew that insulting revolutionaries. Jfrom tfje JBepujsi of B)ia UvAg, Ths ft) Ao Tirie. 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I'LL BE WATCHING YOU!! Phoebe Cohen 8 The Kenyon Collegian FEATURES Thursday, December 6 Rhodes honored with new Religious Studies chair developing lasting BY WALKER relationshi; JENNA with his students and "rj-o- StaffWriter said, f A the great things about Kenv'. is that relationships and educaf-don'- "We've been very fast friends t

stop, and shouldn't er from the very first moment we stop ;-t- met, and have remained so ever graduation." Rogan agrees. since," said Professor of Religious "A Themonevf Studies Emeritus Donald Rogan, this professorship came from u speaking of his colleague and of Rogan's former students, M; friend, Professor of Religious Berlow '72 and Caroline "Coi; Studies Royal Rhodes. Rhodes Sidnam'74. "These were stude-- I was recently awarded the newly knew very well," said Rosa-"It'- s been to endowed Donald L. Rogan profes- easy keep track f sorship. each other regularly, but n Though Rogan and Rhodes heavily." have been friends since Rhodes At the time Berlow at came to Kenyon in 1979, it wasn't Sidnam were at Kenyon, Roo. because of friendship alone that was head of the Religion depa-me- nt the honor was given to Rhodes. "1 as well as the college cha-lai- n. did urge it, but it was President Today, Miriam Dean-Otii- ; Oden's decision," explained holds the position of chair of:1 Rogan. department. "I'm personally ce

- When Rhodes was hired, Russell Smith lighted Rogan has been honored i- thi way," she said. "It's Rogan was head of the department. Royal Rhodes was recently awared a sear in the Religious Studies department endowed by Donald L. Rogan. approp: During his first year here they ate Professor Rhodes has bee: team-taug- ht the intro course, as liberal arts: you don't have to fit sor of Sociology at Kenyon. His Rhodes still teaches a class by given the chair because he's was tradition, to get new faculty into little academic boxes." latest book, The Lion and the the same name, as well as a class excellent teacher and prolif: members assimilated to the ways Rhodes holds an A.B. from Cross: Early Christianity in Vi- called "Meanings of Death." scholar." of Kenyon. In those hours of Fairfield University, a B.D. from ctorian Novels was published in When asked about this class and Rogan himself was just i teaching together, Rhodes looked Yale University and a Ph.D. from 1995. its unique subject matter, he re- proud of his colleague as Dear.- - up to his senior coworker as a Harvard. He has co-author- ed two His first book was written plied, "If you're exploring the Otting. He said, "I'm very please,

-, friend and mentor. They both books and published a third alone. with the help of a class he taught meaning of death, you're explor- at his Rhodes's appointment a,- drew from various interests, in- His first book, Faith of Christians with Baley. "We wrote that book ing the meaning of life, so it's not happy that he's really been hon cluding literature, the arts and the (1984), was co-writt- en with the in collaboration with 20 students. morbid." ored as much, if not more, than social sciences. late A. Denis Baley, one of We'd write a chapter, then share it He knows the importance of have." "That was a very freeing ex- Rhodes's colleagues at Kenyon. with the students, who would cri- perience after coming to Kenyon Then in 1992 he co-author- ed tique it, then rewrite it," he ex- to teach because a lot of people Eclipse of Justice: Ethics, plained. "By doing this, students '0X0 I went to grad school with didn't Eonomics, and the Lost Tradi- felt empowered in their education pursue new interests," said tions of American Catholicism and realizing this was a marvelous iMotMaBir:. Rhodes. "It's really the heart of with George McCarthy, Profes moment for me." What do you want Santa Food drive helps Knox needy to bring you?

BY ANDREW VAUGHT years. It was founded in 1968. It The food drive began 20 years Staff Writer was created as an avenue for those ago. In one word, Stulka describes in need of help. While other orga- the food drive as "phenomenal." It all started with a red pickup nizations are geared towards long Stulka then went on to explain 'Some clean socks." truck. One day Charlie and Carol term service of the unfortunate, how the whole food drive idea Josh Chapman 'W Kilkinney pulled into a grocery meaning that the service is drawn began. It was not a grand plan in store parking lot and started out and is involved with both aid which tTie whole community handing out food to the people and eventual economic indepen- banded together to aid the less for- who needed it. The simple ges- dence, Interchurch provides emer- tunate; in fact it was just the op- ture has grown into four commu- gency service to those who need posite. nities working for the same it. Stulka describes it as "throw- "Knox County is a wonderful cause. ing a life ring." community," said Stulka. "We've The Christmas, or rather the Over the past thirty years, In- always had a generous response." ... and holiday spirit, has hit the village terchurch has grown to include What Stulka and Interchurch "Lots and lots of snow puppy." of Gambier early this year. Instead Centerbcrg, Danville and Fred-ricktow- n. get to do is tell a story. They get to Wutka "W of decorating or singing worn out These, along with Mt. open the communities' eyes to Sarah Christmas carols, something else Vernon, are rural communities facts that no one likes to look at. is occuring giving. where people might live too far "It's difficult for people to un- Saturday, a food drive is be- away to get the food they need. derstand that we have homeless in ing held to benefit Knox County. This way, rural citizens in need of Knox County," said Stulka. The food drive will be a county-wid- e food have more than one place to Knox County has needy and

drop-off- event with food s go- - hungry just like anywhere else, spread throughout the county. In These other cities, after but at least with Intcrchurch's Mt. Vernon, the drop-off- s include seceing the effects of Interchurch food drive, life might be a little "An elf."

Big Bear, K-Ma- rt, Krogers, Wal-Mar- t, in Mt. Vernon, volunteered to be a easier for them, and that says a Sarah Weissef' The City Hall, and the 4H part of the program. Now, less for- lot. v Center. The food drive will take tunate mebers of the county have place from 9 a.m. -- 6 p.m. a variety of places to go when they 111 The person responsible for the are in need. What: Knox County food drive is Jolcne Stulka. Stulka Interchurch, as the name im- is in charge of the Interchurch Ser- plies, is an affiliation of local Food Drive vices in Mt. Vernon. When asked churches comittcd to the service When: Saturday, why the county needs a food of the less fortunate in their com- drive, Stulka replied, "The need munities. Each town involved in 9 p.m. -- 6 a.m. "A fulfilling life." Andrea Dedmon' in Knox county doesn't go away. the Interchurch program has a Where: Big Bear, It has grown in the past two thrift store, a pantry and a facility years." for economic aid. Each center of K-ma- rt, Krogers,

.. - As the need grows, Inter- Interchurch is independently Wal-Mar- . . t, City If church hopes to meet it. Inter- funded by its respective Lr B church has been in existence 33 Hall, 4H Center By Ekna December 6, Thursday, 2001 FEATURES The Kenyon Collegian Mi mm Philosophy Prof Marc Lucht New professor on campus talks about interests, hobbies, apartment and first impressions of Kenyon

' I ' 1 . - . . kL.,LI .... 1 . . . i F" i 'W " BY MIKE LUDDERS "hobby" at Kenyon is teaching Phi Staff Writer losophy of Aesthetics classes. Of Kenyon itself, Lucht is Two new housemates in quick to give high praise. "In Mount Vernon share a rich history academia, you're very happy just and a broad range of knowledge. to get interviews and you take any One is a rambling second-stor- y job you can get ... but once I Victorian apartment on One hun- started teaching here, Kenyon dred East Gambier Street in w as fantastic; exceeded all my ex- Mount Vernon. The other is Visit- pectations." ing Assistant Professor of Philoso- Lucht holds in high regard for phy Marc Lucht, a well-travele- d the way Kenyonitcs get '"truly ex- academic, and a promising addi- cited about the ideas themselves, tion to the Kenyon faculty this and not just the courses ... as a vcar.Thcy share a house together, teacher, it's very rewarding to get and have a lot in common. as much feedback as you do from Lucht is a new professor with students at this school." a solid academic record. He re- The amiable Lucht's taste in ceived his BA in philosophy at works is just as colorful and ex- Buckncll College in Pennsylva- pansive as his interests for life. A

well-disciplin- nia, and his masters at Emory Uni- grounded and ed - -- ', ... versity in Alabama, Georgia. teacher of Aristotle, Plato and r I,. v, ,,,(,.. Annie Mark Since then, he has taught philoso- Marx, Lucht says that the visual art Lucht's apartment dates back over 1 50 years and is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. phy and art history courses at Bill- he loves best is "modern, According to Lucht, the apartment is not only historic but is also a pretty decent place to live. ings in Montana and at the Uni- postmodern and surrealist works." versity of Maine before finding his He deviates a bit to talk about the What it may lack in utility, the Lucht and his apartment have things I already like about Mount way to Kenyon. murals of Mark Rotiko, "Top half apartment more than makes up for been together only a short time, but Vernon is that . . . it has some beau- Despite this impressive orangel Bottom half deep purpleV with an abundance of space one what he says of the building could tiful neighborhoods." record, Professor Lucht does not before describing his humble can fill with "shelves of books and be said of them both, "the history Three months into the year, take himself too seriously. He de- abode. frames filled with favorite paint- is rich." and these two housemates are get- scribes a person's job as "somet- The apartment, if one could ings," according to Lucht. It also Lucht offers trepidations com-plimen- ts ting along fine. They continue to hing you do in your spare time," call it that, is located at the top mirrors its occupant by having an about his new living surprise each other with their se- and adds that the best part of his of a 120-ye- ar old elevator shaft impressive and still evolving his- space. "The place is still growing crets, give room for growth and fill job in Montana was that he in the house that it shares with tory. on me" he says, "but one of the it up. "could teach until one o'clock, Lucht. It is, in Lucht's words, The building in which the kick off and hit the ski slopes "enormous," boasting 1700 square apartment is situated, built in the until nine." feet of high-ceiling- cd Victorian early 1840s, is on the National Look more closely though, monstrosity. Register of Historic Places. It has Kenyon partiers put away their dancing shoes this weekend and and one will see that Professor Like Lucht, the apartment is numerous layers of innovation instead brushed up on their conversational skills, as the social scene Lucht is able to be nonchalant more friendly than practical, with that have been added over the turned into one big cocktail party after another.

full-size- the this cosmopolitan trend only because he loves his job. Fol- two d fireplaces, three bed- years. Among these are the eleva- Friday night, Archon Society started in To in Weaver lowing up the "spare time" com- rooms, two bathrooms and a tor system, a compact glass bread by having their formal Weaver cottage. us, parties to is the ment, he was quick to add that his kitchen so tiny one cannot fit an oven that opens "like a always have this weird feel them. This primarily because three-burn- a like your parents' living room. Except important time is "taken up read- oven into it. The elevator, by all Lamborghini," a er place looks little too much is have never.bought peach ing philosophy and looking for art accounts, is an old marvel of engi- stove in a drawer and an intercom the main difference probably our parents champagne with a name like "Summer Breeze," which sounds more that I love." This is a very good neering, and could break down at system built around old earpiece like a deodorant than an actual beverage. The drinks at the party were occupation for a man whose any moment. telephones. accompanied with an assortment of Hunan appetizers that seemed to polarize the room into two groups: those who wanted to get drunk and Christmas Spirit, Vienna Style those who hadn't eaten dinner. As the night progressed though, so did the blood alcohol levels of those in attendance, which caused the con- versation to move from the mature "Oh, so about my summer in Eu- rope" to the more college appropriate "This crab Rangoon is going to be killer if it comes up tonight." There wasn't really dancing at this party either, mostly due to the fact that the stereo the Archons decided to use sounded more like a Walkman with one headphone than an actual CD player. In any event, almost everyone seemed to have a good time at the formal and if nothing else had an excuse to dress up and go out on a Friday night. As the hour passed 1 a.m., people started to either leave to find another party, leave for home, or realize that there were rooms up- stairs that no one was in, which seemed to break the party up even before security did. The next night, the DKE's division in Old Kenyon was the setting for the following low-ke- y social function of the week- " Ml end. Strangely enough the crowd seemed be young on this party night, as there seemed to be more freshmen girls in that one hall than prob- 'La ably the Beta formal ... well maybe not that drastic, but a good num- X X ber still. With only three rooms to work with, people seemed to move from one room to the next in a cyclical fashion. In addition, restroom it visits were added mostly just in case that sketchy boygirl didn't real- ize that when you said, "you were going into the other room," it was Unlike the night be- Russell Smith because you knew that they wouldn't be there. fore where partiers sipped from martini glasses, at this party people handmade crafts and traditional candies at Students of the Gambier community bought in seem and other members sipped out of its metallic step-cous- Natty. The partygoers didn't the Sale took place this Sunday in Wertheimer craft sale this weekend. The 33rd annual Gambier Craft past to mind, however, as at times the rooms were packed with people arid is modeled after Vienna's world Fieldhouse. This craft sale is a popular Gambier tradition each year and good music. at the fair were wood- famous Christmas fair, Christkindlmarkt. Among the artists and craftsmen present By Kenyon letting its dance partners have the weekend off, hope- of the craft fair included the workers, clockmakers and the makers of dancing folk toys. Other aspects fully next weekend there will be something to shake even the lamest and a painted by display of a gingerbread house that will be auctioned for Food For the Hungry poster of partiers into rhythm. celebrating the Andrew Lewis to celebrate the Kokosing Gap Trail's 10th anniversary. In addition to Until then though, if you are thinking of having a party, it better the of Kenya. The Nanyuki Christmas crafts and local culture, the craft fair will also support women be good, because you never know, we might be there. So, work hard, Spinners sold the fair to benefit women in Kenya. and Weavers Guild in Nanyuki, Kenya produce rugs at play hard and see you next weekend. Thursday, 10 The Kenyon Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT December 6, 2001 In their 'quirky way dancers delight with music

BY TARYN MYERS Senior News Editor

Ask Assistant Professor of What: Fall Dance Concert Dance and head of the Dance De- When: Tonight, Friday, partment Balinda Craig-Quijad- a about her area of study, and she will Saturday, 8 p.m. tell you, "I need to dance for my Where: Hill Theater own physical, psychological and emotional well-bein- g it is how I done ballet for 2 years when I was am at peace with my world." really little. I loved to watch danc- re- Craig-Quijada- 's sentiments ing, but in high school we were were echoed by her fellow chore- quired to play sports, and dancing ographers for this year's Fall wasn 't included. So when I got here, Dance Concert, which will take I decided to try it." place tonight, tomorrow and Sat- Patt, like her fellow choreog- urday at 8 p.m. in Hill Theater. raphers, soon grew to have an insa- These colleagues who share the tiable passion for dance. She ex- need to dance are both students plained that her favorite part of seniors Heather Prunty, Lindsay dancing is "when you can finally Balsamo, Katie Patt and Meredith take a movement and make it your ' ' Wilson and junior Betsy Brandt own." Similarly, Prunty's favorite and professors Visiting Assistant part is "learning new ways to move Russell Professors of Dance Kate Monson the body and creating movement Smii and music, and Kristina Isabelle. and working with other dancers." The Dance Ensemble's Fall Con cert will feature an eclectic mix of choreography Students are able to choreo- While Balsamo most enjoys tive choreographer I know it's, plained, "The piece has been a cho- titled "Swiftly Deliberate," is to a ex- Slim. She explained graph for the concert after taking performing and enjoys the problem-solvin- g right when I see it. For me, chore- reographic excercise for me to song by Fatboy

227-22- use her by saying, mov- DanceDrama 8, The Cho- aspect of choreographing, ography is as much about uncover- plore different ways to space. piece The reographer. This year's student Wilson described why dance is so ing a dance as crafting or organiz- Most choreographers have a ten- ement in my piece is fast and there's choreographers differ greatly in enjoyable when she said, "The pro- ing a sequence of steps." dency to use and understand a stage a lot going on, yet the dancers are 1 da unhurried. wanted amount of experience. For ex- cess of choreographing can be re- Craig-Quija- taught at Ohio space in similiar ways from piece to very calm and ample, Patt is new to this. As she ally frustrating, so it's always a good State University for two years be- piece and I was noticing that in my to show a contrast between the att- explained, "This is my first time feeling to see a finished piece and fore coming to Kenyon. But, she work and wanted to consciously itude and the action ... I wanted to choreographing for the show, and be happy with it ... At Kenyon, I re- said, "my approach to teaching has work against that this semester. create a piece that people would r- for any show really. I had just taken ally enjoy the people. The dancers always had the same passion and "While many of my pieces tend emember because it was visually e- with the choreography class ... and I just have become pretty close since I've enthusiasm regardless of where or to have a loose or symbolic narra- xciting. I'm not too concerned really wanted to try it." In contrast, been here, and we all have a lot of who I am teaching." tive this piece really is just about the the deeper meaning of the piece. 1 Wilson has been "performing in the fun together. There's a good balance Monson, who joined Kenyon 's enjoyment of dance. I hope that the just wanted to create something that just because it shows since freshman year, and I between getting stuff done and hav- staff to fulfill an opening for a part-tim- e audience is caught up in the excite- anyone could enjoy have been choreographing since ing a good time." ballet teacher shortly after re- ment of movement and is intrigued 'looked cool.'" my sophomore year." Patt agreed with Wilson when ceiving her MFA in choreograpy by the way motion, shape, flow and Prunty has also created a piece In terms of experience with she explained her favorite part of from OSU in 1999, agrees with how positive and negative space are that focuses on visual appeal. "My Con dance itself, the choreographers are choreographing: "I love making Craig-Quijad- a, saying, "I enjoy being used on the stage," said piece is called "Siempre also varied. While Prunty has been phrases and seeing them incorpo- finding new ways to understand and Monson. Ritmo," she said. "The music is by energetic dancing consistently since she was rated into a whole dance. Also, I challenge my body. I enjoy control- Craig-Quijad- a has "choreo- Cachaito and has a very fun about five, Wilson has only been love interacting with the dancers. ling and then releasing into and los- graphed a quartet entitled 'Inside,' Latin feel. The piece should be dancing since high school, after do- The dance professors share ing control to momentum. I enjoy performed to a music collage by to watch. It is mostly music visua- ing a bit as a child. As a member their student counterparts' love of creating, taking a little spark of an various musicians including Ry lization. The dancers are having a of a dance team, she did "every- dance and the challenges of choreo- idea and building on it and seeing Cooder, Bill Frisell, Tipsy, Lightnin' good time and enjoying the music, thing from lyrical and jazz to hip graphing. "I love seeing what the where it will take you. Or having a Hopkins and Tom Waits whose each in their own quirky way." hop and high kick." dancers can bring to the process," little serendipftous moment that music I often use in my dances. The Wilson's piece, which is to mod Balsamo did gymnastics for 10 said Craig-Quijad- a, who took over builds into something really satis- dance explores the relationships of music by Aphex Twin, is "a years of her life, and then "dancing as department chair after the fying to watch and be a part of." the performers in various interior ern hip hop ... It is about the order seemed like the natural choice after program's founder, Maggie Patton, Monson has expressed her love locales. ... I try to make pieces that and clarity of the movement and the gymnastics." retired last year. "The process is of dance through her piece this se- allow for multiple interpretations or formations of the dancers ... I hope Patt, however, did not start where discovery and mystery is. I mester, "Sanborn's Space, which 'readings' of the dance. I hope the that the audience will enjoy watc- dancing until she came to college. rarely begin a dance knowing what takes its title from David Sanborn, audience can actively engage with hing it. I feel that it is a fun piece to "Before I got here," she said, "I had the outcome will be. I am an intui- - the author of the music. As she ex- - the dance by making their own sce- watch. narios." "In my opinion," Wilson conti- Sisters With Soul Patt's piece also deals with re- nued, "this is the best show since I've i. ' " lationships, as she explained, "My been here. Each piece is different from piece is a trio to a Bela Fleck tune, the next, there's a variety of musk "Shoobie's Doobie." The music and used, and the pieces really show of the dance are high energy, the mu- the talents of all the dancers." optimi- sic being kind of bluegrass-jazz- y. Craig-Quijad- a is also think The title is "Three For the Road" ... stic about this fall's concert. "I ' and varied ' the dance is playful and deals with we have a very' strong r-"- .' ; - nz. v the relationship between the three concert this year many veteran dancers. They begin the piece by student performers and choreogr- in mimicking each other, and slowly aphers return to the stage dancing they move into more contact work." well rehearsed and well thought-ou- t Balsamo's piece, tentatively dances." 4 1 ft (Tra Gospel Choir Concert th 5 Wednesday, December 12 Amy GaJlese Hall all-fem- 7:00 PM in Brandi The ale Owl Creek Singers held their fall concert last Friday in a packed Rosse Hall. New songs and new talent were featured, along with the traditional Creeks repertoire. Thursday, December 6, 2001 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Kenyon Collegian 1 1 Workshop showcases students' operatic prowess Jillian Levine-Sisso- n and Andy BY PETER HORAN As for the pieces being per- class has been culminating the en- roque to the very modern. Another B-- Z Williams and Senior Staff Writer freshmen formed, Bush said that they were tire semester. especially rewarding aspect of the Becky Grajeda and Farley Lord. picked based partly on the voice "Abra Bush is a goddess," class, Lord said, was getting to see Friday, students ranging from Sophomore Kit Walpole serves as types and range of each singer. said Hartney. All of the students a major opera performance in Co- novice of freshmen sing- the student pianist. In the most addition There is an extra challenge for involved in the performance said lumbus (by Opera Columbus). more experienced senior to vocal and theater ers to the lessons, as them too, since both Mozart that the class is enjoyable and that This year, some of the students who are all enrolled in the Bush the sopranos explained, students pieces are in Italian and Lakme they are looking forward to shar- saw Puccini's La Boheme and oth- musical theateropera workshop work on professional aspects of is all in French. However, Bush ing the music with the campus. ers saw Giuseppe Verdi's will hold their performance singing from writing a resume to class said the singers have really Beddow particularly enjoys the Rigoletto. Lord said that seeing a in Rosse Hall. Admiss- attire for to at 7:30 p.m. auditions things as "stepped up to the plate" to per- fact that the chronological range of professional opera was an amaz- ion is free. basic as walking across a stage form for this show to which the the pieces is from the deep Ba ing experience. Adjunct Instructors Abra Bush and bowing. and Matthew Pittman co-dire- ct the "What's especially chal- Dancing the Night Away... performance, which will include lenging for this class, apart from pieces by Mozart (from Don maintaining professionalism, is Giovanni and Cosi Fan Tutte), that all the students are from Lakmeby Leo Delibes, Gilbert and varying levels and genres of the. Sullivan's Mikado, Monte Verdi's arts," Bush said. "We want to The Coronation of Poppea, and motivate them to work hard but Alan Menken's Little Shop of Horr- not make it impossible for them, ors. Bush directs Lakme and Little and we also want to fit Shop of Horrors; the rest of the everyone's experience into the pieces are directed by Pittman. spotlight." Pittman agrees with A . 4 ;. In the beginning of the term, this aspect, but admits he enjoys students auditioned for workshop, seeing the growth of the stu- a class that can be and often is re- dents as they work through the peated by students of all grade lev- course. els. This year, the performers are Pittman has been team-teachin- g 4 Si seniors Sara Beddow, Christina this course for four se- Carleton and Clair John, junior mesters, and Bush, who per- Heather Benjamin, sophomores formed a soprano voice recital II Bobby Bloch, Elton Hartney, last year while teaching at 1. Kenyon, joined this year. Both professors confess that at times the class is stressful, but overall Ik Taryn Myers they love the experience of What: Opera Workshop Club-sponsor- Last weekend's Kenyon College Ballroom Dance ed "Dance the Night Away" was a watching the maturation of each smashing success, complete with a live salsa jazz band from Columbus. Performance performer. When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: Rosse Hall

w Madonna's latest an immaculate ray of light about the album, and the most BY ANDY B-- Z WILLIAMS (as was "Take a Bow" the only Me" and "American Pie" both distinguishing difference be- Guest Music Critic track on both Something to Re- had significantly higher peaks ; 11535 Upper Gilcrest Road tween it and Immaculate is the member and GHV2). than "Human Nature" and "Bed- mount Vernon November 13 marked the re CD booklet featuring hundreds However, "Nothing Really time Story" on the Billboard Hot lease of Madonna's newest CD of pictures of Madonna. There Matters," "You Must Love Me," 100 Singles chart (18 and 29 to Greatest Hits Volume 2 (GHV2) are photos of Madonna in almost and Madonna's superb pop re- 46 and 42, respectively), and Movie-lin- e: 392.2220 a collection of music by Ma every pose imaginable, ranging make of "American Pie" all probably should have bumped donna over the past decade. This from her early days to the would fit nicely here, yet are not those two songs off of the CD. CD is a follow-u- p to The Im present. The packaging for a Oceans 11 PQ13 included most probably because Nevertheless, GHV2 does was GHV2 also includes an entertain- Fri -- Thur 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 maculate Collection, which of inadequate space on the CD. marvelous job capturing 3-pa- ge ar- Sa-S- ing and informative u 1:30,4:30, released in 1990 and included "Nothing Really Matters" is the Madonna's music and transforma- on music 7:00,9:50 many of her great hits of the '80s. ticle Madonna and her only single not included on tions since the '80s, and is a must-hav- e GHV2 draws from all of her al- of the past decade, written by GHV2 from Madonna's 1998 re- CD for pop and Madonna Behind Enemy lines PG13 bums after the release of Immacu- Dan Cadan. lease Ray of Light the album fans, with a rising popularity that Fri -- Thur 5:00,7:15,9:30 late, and thus could not include Most of the tracks on GHV2 that gave her much respect in the has the potential to surpass her Sa-S- u 12:30,2:45,5:00, popular '80s hits such as "Like a have been edited to some extent. music industry. "You Must Love own Immaculate Collection. 7:15,9:30 Prayer," "Dress You Up" or While some edits are not very . . , . All songs on GHV2 notable and quite well done con- Spy Games R 'Vogue." as sidering (for instance, deleting Fri -- Thur 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 have been released radio

Sa-S- ex- chorus repeats in "Take a Bow" u 1:30,4:45, singles in the United States 7:10, 9:35 cept for "Drowned WorldSubsti- or fading out "Secret"), the edits tute for Love," which was re- - of some tracks are more sizable Out Cold PG13 eased abroad. "Thunderpuss (such as a whole minute shaved Fri -- Thur 5:15, 7:15,9:15 GHV2 Megamix" is a mix put to- off of "Frozen"). Sa- - Su 1:15,3:15,5:15, gether to celebrate the CD, but is However, many of the 7:15, 9:15 - not actually included on it. tracks are the versions broad- . i cast by radio stations, making Harry Potter PG The most disappointing ab- the majority of GHV2 a collec- -- is the Fri Thur 4:00, 5:00, thing about GHV2 tion the hits we are familiar 7:00, 8:00 sence of any new tracks or re of Im- Sa-S- is in to u 1:00, 2:00,4:00, mixes. The reasons for this is with. This contrast 5:00, 7:00, 8:00 most probably due to maculate, which had versions Madonna's recently completed of songs not on the original al- Monsters, Inc. G Drowned World Tour, and plans bums it drew from or that were Fri -- Thur 5:20,7:10,9:20 for her to start recording in even played over the airwaves. Sa-S- u 1:20,3:20,5:20, January 2002 for her next Alas, with any greatest hits 7:20, 9:20 ' album.This is not to say that compilation, there are tracks left J 1 'nJUSntt Madonna fans who already own out that belong here. "Rain" and Coming Soon... all of her albums since Immacu- "I'll Remember" both deserve a Not Another Teen Movie spot on GHV2, yet were included late have no reason to buy amazon.com Vanilla Sky on Madonna's 1995 ballad col- GHV2. Madonna's latest release features the best of her best. Jimmy Neutral The most intriguing thing lection Something to Remember 12 The Kenyon Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 6, 2001 Musical theater in the "Company" of Divas The event will pan out much its graduating members Gil Reyes, BY LAUREN BARRET exciting spectacles, Lauren Newhouse and Kaliis is to divas ev- Staff Writer like last year's 'This semester dedicated with a variety of songs from dif- Smith. erywhere. The show will feature songs As the semester winds to a ferent musicals and different eras. The new members themselves close, many students feel over- Included among the planned rep- are ecstatic about the upcoming per- that we consider divaesque, capable of whelmed by impending exam dates ertoire are "Magic to Do" from the formance and the group's overall stopping any show and elevating any '70s-er- a chemistry. and term papers. Afew of Kenyon's Pippin (which the Com- ' more rhythmically inclined mem- pany performed at the Parents "The show Saturday is going to performer to star status. bers hope to provide relief to those Weekend Caberet), "Too Darn be excellent. We've pulled together Harrison Rivers '04 stressed-ou- t souls with a little Hot," a sexy little number from really well and have a great perfor- Broadway. Cole Porter's Kiss Me Kale, origi- mance ready. There's so much en- The Company, Kenyon's only nally on Broadway in the 1950s ergy and enthusiasm that the show will do so again this year. said Curtis. musical theater group, will hold two with a revival a few years ago, and just zooms along. I love it," said "It's all up in the air right now. Rivers believes the show is to shows Saturday in Rosse Hall. The the classic "I Feel Pretty" from old Curtis. We're thinking of maybe doing a worth the trek Rosse. matinee is at 4 p.m. followed by a favorite West Side Story. The new faces aren't all that's smaller show, maybe a children's "It's going to be great. We repeat performance at 8 p.m. Ad- But that's not all that;s in store. in store. A special guest performer show in Brandi or something. We have a special guest performer, mission is free. Besides the new songs, audience is likely to appear, along with un- probably won't do another whole new members and a new theme. Last year's theme was the sev- members will have a chance to see conventional interpretations of show," said sophomore Steven We're pulling out all the stops for enties, and this year's is no less the new members of Company. They those old standards. Bartek. this one. I hope everyone can come thrilling. It's the "Divas Revue," are freshmen Grace Culbertson, "There are a bunch of good In the meantime, the members out and see the show," he said. featuring songs that would make Anna Curtis, Gilberto Esqueda, and numbers. The dancing in 'Too feel that being in the group is a re- anyone feel like Liza Minelli. junior Blake Sheppard. Darn Hot' is awesome, and 'I Feel ward in itself, regardless of audi- "This semester is dedicated to di- Sadly missing from the stage will Pretty' is simply hilarious. And of ence turnout. vas everywhere. The show will fea- be old members Sara Beddow '02 course, there's always 'Take Me or "The Company is awesome. I What: Company revue ture songs that we consider and Phil Ross '03, who couldn't par- Leave Me,'" said Curtis. love being able to go to rehearsal When: Saturday, 'divaesque', capable of stopping any ticipate this year, as well as the Last year Company put on a where everyone there is having fun show and elevating any performer to abroad A.J Rourke and Annie full scale musical during the spring and glad to be there. Everyone in 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. star status," said sophomore Company Weinheimcr. semester: You're A Good Man the group is amazingly talented and Where: Rosse Hall chief Harrison Rivers. Company also said farewell to Charlie Brown. It is doubtful they it's so much fun to work with them,"

On a NITES level, Spy LATE trived, the time that deeper Game BY CHRIS VAN NOSTRAND narrow frame records the most appropriate use Senior Movie Critic focuses Spy Game effectively allows for the kind of narrative ambiguity of violence in any recent film. Take the Extreme Challenge Co-starri- ng with Robert that only film can provide. Every- Some critics have complained that Redford in the fine new thi'MerSpy thing that the v icwer knows becomes the images of war torn Beirut were Game should provide a sobering coyly represented or deflected by disingenuous and ultimately ma- Jump the Velcro Wall!

lesson for current sex-id- ol Brad Muir; either he's offering a suspect nipulated an emotional reaction Pitt. Nobody this side of Marlon version of events that occurred ten from the viewer. But given that Run the Obstacle Course! Brando has aged as badly as the years prior or contradicting the ap- this is how things truly stand, fop- his sim- former Sundance Kid, whose parent facts offered by superiors. . wouldn't less graphic scenes Be a Gladiator ... JOUST! pishness now appeals solely to my This is no Usual Suspects, but Spy ply condescend? Granted some mom, and that's just because she Game still revels in its ability to con- distance between documentary Friday, December 7 has a penchant for nostalgia. Yet tain and filter everything through a and drama should remain, but the Robert Redford has adapted to his man whose motives and humanity balance of both horror and pyro- Wertheimer Fieldhouse new skin, and that's allowed him appear suspect. technics is well observed in Spy to offer a kind of instant wisdom. Aside from formal devices, re- Game. We see enough to know He's now using his wrinkles as markable interplay exists between that the makers of this movie are 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. code for a complicated history, es- Redford and Pitt. Whatever genera- thinking somewhat seriously

pecially in this most recent turn. tion gap they may represent cin-ematica- lly about politics but we are also still In Spy Game his looks mark well or otherwise, each actor's invited to use our forces of imagi- the weathered, weary dignity of affinity for the camera makes every- nation when thinking about war. Nathan Muir, a wily thirty-yea- r thing that they say work. The movie Ultimately, however, this CIA veteran who's lived in the knows its limits and sometimes its movie reveals itself to mean less shadows of his craft while serv- contrivances become apparent, but about politics than the human Saturday, December 8 ing his country. He's witnessed mostly it doesn't matter because of story at its center. That's not nec- some nasty international events their dynamic and screen presence. essarily a bad thing, and in fact the Gund Commons and is prepared to retire when an It's a study in ease and naturalness idea of keeping the primary emo-

international incident with China on-scre- en as well as good bit of cast- tions at the center of politics has forces a revelation of his secrets. ing. gained some credence in recent 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Spy Game chronicles this dip- Despite the charisma of months. So here we have a story lomatic and personal crisis spawned Redford and Pitt, their physical ap- about the primacy of friendship as Featuring $150 Grand Prize by Tom Bishop (Pitt), a young pearances follow an appropriate re- Nathan Muirsensesthatafteralife hotshot spy who gets imprisoned by alism. Director Tony Clark, for all of distanced relationships, he and the Chinese for some dubious behav- of his high gloss treatments in mov- might have just have learned ior. As Bishop is Muir's protege and ies like Top Gun, marks Muir and something from his student Comediam recruit, Muir gets called before some Bishop according to the locales in Bishop. head-honch- o guys who maintain a which they are working. In East He begins the movie talking MIKE VE keen interest in downplaying the Germany they look cold and in about people as expedients and by NEMAN event. The conflict thus becomes Beirut they look bloody. For the end, and this is not giving any- one of loyalties and interests, with Redford, such characterizations thing away, he seems to believe

Muir a proponent of the old-scho- ol merely refer back to his age but for in a higher good. To bring the logic that a country must protect their Pitt the transformation into rugged-nes- s whole thing full circle, he appears own and the modem technocrats is worthy. In too many films of something like a distant cousin of Kwanza Celebration content with sacrificing him to the his the director never let him fully Marlon Brando's character Terry executioner for economic reasons. inhabit a role for fear of losing star Malloy from On the Waterfront Sponsored by BSU Upon realizing that he's Bishop's quality. Even in Fight Club his who finally buys into the idea of a only hope, Muir plays a game with physical conditioning prevented any bond amongst people. But unlike 8 government. The catch is that he true sense of grit or nastiness. And that classic, Spy Game seems to Saturday, December only has twenty-fou- r hours. Seven Years in Tibet remains the appreciate the idea of telling it like it Though the main plot line worst offender of refusing to corrupt is, so that as Muir drives away and 6:30 p.m. (coinciding Muir's last day on the his image: whose hair looks that the credits roll, we are left wonder- job with an event that brings forth sharp when climbing a 7,000 foot ing whether things will really end Gund Commons his shady past) feels overly con mountain in winter? happily. Thursday, December 6, 2001 SPORTS The Kenyon Collegian 13 Kenyon aquamen master Miami Invitational ELENA BONOMO morning, during which Read team lead. Monteiro, Kiepfer, 57.76. In the 100-yar- d back- yard breaststroke was amazing." Staff Reporter Boon '03 set a new meet record Carlos Vega '03 and Courtney-Brook- s stroke, Monteiro placed second Kiepfer took first in 2:03.35. Petar for the 500-yar- d freestyle in won the 400-yar- d medley with a time of 49.83. Krvaric '04 placed fourth in After three grueling days of 4:26.54, the Lords were ready to relay in 3:22.61. Boon, Monteiro, Rodrigues 2:06.62. swimming both prelims and fi- show their strength. They began On Saturday evening, the 200-yar- d and Courtney-Brook- s ended the Vega claimed second in 200-yar- nals, the Kenyon Lords the night in victory. Boon, Leandro medley relay, swam by Vega, night victoriously in the 800-yar- d 1:49.64 for the d butterfly, triumphed over sixteen other Monteiro '05, Matt Jancek '02 and Boon, Courtney-Brook- s and freestyle relay in 6:42.95. As a the last individual event of the colleges and universities at the M arc Courtney-Brook- s '04 won Philipsborn broke another meet team, the Lords ranked first after evening. Miami University Eighth Annual the 200-yar- d freestyle relay in record with a first place finish in Saturday night's events. The Lords continued their Invitational at Corwin Nixon 1:22.50. 1:31.42. In the next event, Sunday evening, the last leg ever-prese- nt success over the re- Natatorium. Swimming against With four Kenyon men in the Kiepfer's strong breaststroke of the Miami Invitational, began lays by setting yet another meet 1650-yar- 400-yar- 500-yar- d record in the d freestyle Division I, Division II and other top heat of the d freestyle, propelled him to an impressive with the freestyle. relay. Division III teams last weekend, Courtney-Brook- s placed second in second place finish in 4:00.90, Bonomo took fourth in 15:47.80 Boon, Monteiro, Philipsborn Kenyon placed first with 1,254.5 4:26.77, Monteiro placed fourth in while Gabe Rodrigues '05 placed and Elliot Rushton '05 took thir- and Courtney-Brook- s finished in points, over 200 points more than 4:30.84, Michael Bonomo '02 sixth in 4:03.41. teenth in 16:05.87. 3:00.08, which brought the Miami the second place team Michigan placed sixth in 4:32.26 and Boon After placing fourth in the In the 200-yar- d backstroke, Invitational to a close. State University. placed seventh in 4:32.35. 100-yar- d butterfly in 49.91, Monteiro tooksecond once again Philipsborn looks forward Regarding the team's ac- After Daniel Kiepfer '03 took Courtney-Brook- s swam the fast- in 1:48.58. The backstroke was to continuing to improve over

200-yar- 200-yar- He said, complishments, Kenyon Lord fourth in the d IM in 1 :53.32, est d freestyle in 1.39.33. followed by a victorious swim by winter break. "Although 100-yar- are a Jon Philipsborn '03 said, "As a Courtney-Brook- s took third in the Yet, his time during the prelims Courtney-Brook- s in d we had a good meet, we long

50-ya- B-fin- al, from where we want to be." team, we confirmed that we are rd freestyle in 20.79. Diver placed him in the which freestyle, during which he broke way closer and stronger. As a whole, Hall Carlough '05 then placed limited him to a tenth place fin- the meet record with a time of The Lords plan to train over win- in Florida. 1-m- ter break Sarasota, They the team pulled through and over- twelfth in the eter diving. ish. 44.35. Boon placed sixth in this 100-yar- have their next home meet against came the individual struggles." The Lords closed the evening In the d breaststroke, event with a time of 45.97. . January 11, After an impressive show with another winning relay, which Boon claimed second place in Philipsborn, commenting on Oakland University on 2002. 74-poi- the next event, said, "Kiepfer's 200- - ing at tne prelims on rrida secured them a first place nt 57.36 and Bonomo took sixth in Lady swimmers take third at Miami invitational i n the (1 1th that our relays build into our Florida training, and BY JUSTIN KARPINOS Ozolina '04, Sarah Retrum '03 and Retrum 200 backstroke same time it's good I to Staff Reporter Ashley Rowatt '03 rose to the oc- place, 2:07.19). are taking chances now. We'd expect see stronger dual meet casion. The Ladies' performances Additionally, all five of the rather be too fast off the blocks performances second semester, The past three weeks have at the Nike Cup were some of the Ladies' relay teams were "A" cuts than too slow at this point, because which should set us up very well been nothing short of amazing in team's most consistent all season as well; the 400 freestyle relay of at nationals, a slow relay start could for the conference meet." many respects for the Kenyon Lady long. All eight Ladies in atten- Galloway. Moore, Ozolina and lose an entire race." "I think what we did really swimmers. Competing against dance were able to place in the top "Courtney-Brook- s finished in Courtney-Brook- s, Galloway, well at Miami was swim fast in the some of the toughest opposition 20 against the fastest competition 3:30.36, the fastest unshaved time Ozolina and Retrum all improved morning to secure spots in the fi- they have faced this year at the the Ladies have raced thus far this ever recorded at Kenyon. on their "A" cuts from the Nike nals and also be able to improve on Nike Cup and the Miami Invitat- year. The strong performances by Cup, while new automatic qualify- our performances at night," said ional, the Ladies completed the Sophomore Beth Gallowayre-corde- d this small group were echoed by ing times were recorded by Rowatt, Rokosch. Rokosch mentioned as semester of competition in style, top 20 finishes in all three the entire team last weekend at the first -- year Meily n Chan, Garratt and an example that on Saturday, the effectively qualifying at least eight of her individual events, as did her 8th annual Miami Invitational. Kristin Landry '04. Strong con- Ladies recorded 19 swims in the women for the NCAA meet in classmate Agnese Ozolina. Once again, the field was com- sideration times that may result in finals. Sixteenoftheseswimswere March. Galloway's second-plac- e 50 prised mostly of Division I teams, invitations to the NCAA meet were improvements over preliminary On November 14, a select freestlye in a time of 23.56 wasjust including Miami, Michigan State, recorded by Emmie Dengler '04, performances, "which is something group of seven Ladies traveled to 0.15 seconds off the time in which Western Kentucky and Cincinnati. Emily Hatcher '03, Kate Holland we didn't accomplish at nationals Chapel Hill, North Carolina to take she won NCAAs last year. And again, the Ladies showed '03, Samantha McCarthy '05, last year." on a field comprised entirely of Courtney-Brook- s recorded a themselves to be worthy competi- Abby Rokosch '02 and Hillary The Ladies will travel to Division I teams, most of which NCAA automatic qualifying time tors. In spite of two relay Strong '04. Sarasota, Florida on December 28 were fully rested and shaved. in the 200 fly with her 14th place disqualifications in the 200 med- With regard to qualifying for the team's annual training trip Swimming head to headAvith finish in a time of 2:05.95. ley relay and 400 free relay, the swimmers for nationals, Rokosch and return on January 10 to com- teams such as North Carolina, Other NCAA "A" cuts were Ladies recorded 1347 points en was quick to mention that the na- pete at home against Oakland Kentucky, Louisiana State, East recorded by Galloway in the 100 route to a third place team finish, tional team "is in no way defined University. Carolina and Virginia Tech, the backstroke (6th place, 57.92) and just behind Michigan State right now." "Florida is a defining part of travel team of Madeleine 100 freestyle (13th place, 51.92), (1406.5) and Miami (1376). She added, "We've trained our season," Rokosch said. "It's a Courtney-Brook- s '02, Beth Gallo- Ozolina in the 100 freestyle (9th "We're not happy about the really hard thissemesterand incor- great opportunity to concentrate way '04, Betsy Garratt '03, place, 52.36) and 100 breaststroke relay disqualifications," said co- - porated strength training in a big on nothing but our training and Kathleen Moore '04, Aenese (13th place, 1:05.92) and Sarah captain Abby Rokosch, "but at the way. I think this is going to help team-building- ." Lords Football takes first win of season during last game

ning back Neil Hall, "Going into touchdown made the score 14-- 0, to do. They were a run-orient- ed extremely happy that they had been BY JAY HELMER the game against Hiram we were and signified the largest lead that team, and any time you can make able to cap off what has been a Sports Editor relaxed and knew we had noth- the Lords had owned in any game an opponent do what you want tough season with the win."We Maybe all they needed was a ing to lose. We knew we would since Denison. That lead would them to do, you're going to be finally played a consistent game change of scenery. When the leave it all out on the field, save be all the defense would need. successful." The Terriers did pass from start to stop," Senior Andy Kenyon Lords football team went nothing, and when you play like Coming into the game the Lords for 245 yards, but no play went for Pillay noted. into their showdown with the that, things fall your way." had averaged nearly 49 points al- more then 19 yards. "Our offense played well and Hiram Terriers on November 15, For the first game since the lowed per game and there had In the second half, the Lords our defense played even better.

all-confere- nce num- a 0-- a concern that Hiram's continued to put up good Whenever a defense can hold their record stood at 9 with one early part of the season, things fell been 103 on nothing less last chance to get the win that had the Lords' way, right from the running back Kris bers. Clayton totaled yards team to zero points The se- eluded them all season. For their start of the game. On their first Geibel would be a challenge for a the ground, Hall and sophomore than a win is expected. game with a final game, one that was resched- possession of the game, the Lords Lords defense that had struggled Milan Perazich each surpassed 50 niors went into the and there was uled as a result of the cancellations steamrolled the Terrier defense against the run. However, receiving yards, and Miga threw must win attitude all in- we were about to end our of the weekend of the September down the length of the field for a Kenyon's defense alleviated for 176, but they could not no way 26-ya- se- 1 1 rd to had without a win in our attacks, the Lords were afforded touchdown, behind a strong the worries, as they held Geibel crease their lead. The defense careers 21 carries for the in as they held nior season. Seniors stepped up, a unique opportunity, a Thursday run by sophomore full back just 95 yards on the game well hand of- in half, and as expected, everything else night game under the lights at Tim Clayton. game. With the Terriers' best Hiram scoreless the second of fell into place." Mount Vernon High School. The teams then exchanged fensive weapon held in check, the completing their first shutout just in Hiram In the two weeks since the There is always something unsuccessful offensive drives un- Lords a comfortable lead, the season. to to the last the Lords had season ended, several of the special about a night game, and for til near the end of the first quarter was forced turn pass. The time situation: was last sea- Lords have been given accolades the nine seniors on the team it when the Lords cleared the way Miga described the shutout an opponent needed to throw the Lords defeated for their play this season. Receiv- would be particularly special be- for senior captain quarterback "They felt they son, when both-Se- e 12-- 0. ers Pillay and Perazich were cause it was their final game in Tony Miga to scramble into the the ball to get back in the game, Oberlin

14-ya- rd the Lords were purple. In the words of senior run endzone on a run. That and that was not what they wanted After the game FOOTBALL, page 14 Lady Basketball scores big on home court early Yet Earlham was about Comely, Fox, Lye and O'Neill pro had tremendous game, rack- - i Union gave Kenyon the fouls. another y BY JAMES ROSENBLUM opportu-nit- to find out how deep this Kenyon ceeded to continue the containment ing up 21 points and 3 assists in 28 they were hoping for. Staff Reporter Lauren team was. As Head Coach Suzanne of Earlham's scoring, the Ladies minutes. Arnold also had big num- Camp '03 came down with the board is an at- a 78-6- 3 In sports, there are many un- Helfant remarked, "Depth wrapped up well deserved bers, with20pointsand lOrebounds and passed to Fox, who called a 13 written givens that are "must have" tractive thing ... we've got kids win on opening night, much to the in 26 minutes. timeout with 4 seconds left, setting

in last-seco- nd items for a successful season. One of that will contributesomething." And delight of the fans attendance. Stinging from that , up the dramatic end. Out ofthe timeout, these is the ability to defend your thus, this is exactly what happened, Several Ladies had outstand- loss, the Ladies came back with a Fox received the ball and drove but homecourt. If the last two games at as Becky Comely '02 and Cori ing performances, highlighted by vengenace Monday as the Mount found no room. She then passed to

78-6- 18 6 in ?:msich Arena, a 3 win over Arnold '03 came off the bench and points and assists for O'Neill Union Purple Raiders invaded Kenyon O'Neill, who got fouled. With all the 4 Earlham and a 54-5-3 victory over Mt. immediately the Ladies turned the 36 minutes, 19 points and assists hoping to further the Ladies' woes. pressure of the game on her, O'Neill 20-- in 9-1- 2 in Union, are any indication of how the tide of the game with a 9 run the from Fox on shooting 26 However, the Ladies were intent on cooly sank both free throws making it season is going to play out, then the next 9 minutes of the game, staking minutes, and 12 points andll re- defending their homecourt and were 54-5-3, and sealing Mount Union's Kenyon Ladies Basketball team has Kenyon to a 22-1- 6 lead, and eventu- bounds in 24 minutes from Arnold. out to prove that they would not falter. fate.

27-2-0 a many positives to look forward to. ally to a halftime lead. Added Helfant, "It makes coach In a game that Coach Helfant said "I think we kept ourselves in a The Ladies were! first put to the With stifling defense from Erin comfortable when you look down was "sloppy," and featured 36 turn- position to win at theend,"said Helfant test November 28 as conference foes O'Neill '02 and Beth Lye '03, the your bench and realize you can put overs between the 2 teams, this game "We played tired, but limited their the Fighting Quakers of Earlham Ladies held Earlham to 28 shooting in any one of your players and feel also came down to the wire. Kenyon chances in the end." This was a com- College set foot intoTomsich Arena and just 8 field goals in the first half. good." found themselves down 53-4- 9 with plete team effort, headed upby O'Neill, looking to make a bold statement However, the Ladies were less than With that said, the Ladies then 4 minutes to go in the game, and it who led all scorers with 16pointsand and spoil the home Opener for the satisfied and came out of the gates embarked to Meadville, PA for a looked as though it was going to be 3 assists in 31 minutes, and Camp

storm- (7-1- Ladies. However, Kenyon had other with fire in the second half, showdown with the Allegheny tough sledding. But the Ladies with 14 points 1 FG) and 8

16-poi- nt plans. ing out to a commanding Gators, another strong conference showed their resilience. It was fel- rebounds in 28 minutes. It was a

63-4- min- tri-capta- The game did nbt start as the lead at 7 with just over 8 foe. The Ladies fought hard and low ins Fox and O'Neill huge victory for the Ladies. Ladies had planned, as they started utes to go. Sparked by clutch played a tremendous game, with who led the way. Fox hit a key layup Yet, the Ladies cannot rest on

tri-capta- ins off shooting 1- -6 from the field and shooting from O'Neill several players giving their all and and free throw and with some more their laurels, as NAIA foe Ohio Do-

7-- a 6 found themselves down 2, four and Fox, the Ladies hit stretch of showing their true grit. However, stifling defense from the Ladies minican invades Kenyon Saturday. minutes into the game. To compli- consecutive field goals and never the Ladies fell in the waning sec- pulled within 1 at 53-5- 2 with 36 Game time is slated for 2, and the cate matters, starting guard Sarah looked back, scoring 51 points in onds 70-6- 9. Yet, the Ladies had ticks on the clock left. Ladies will try and go 3-- 0 at home. Fox '02 was on the bench due to two the half. As the lineup of Arnold, many positives in this game, as Fox A miss from the line by Mount Men's basketball loses two, yet still optimistic by the end the first half, the less than six minutes left, Lake and finished the first half 37-2- 8. utes play when we started fou- BY LOGAN WINSTON of of score stood at 43-3- 7 in the Lords Erie cemented its lead with a three had rebounds than ling and gambling a little more." Sports Editor "They more favor. Unfortunately, the Lords pointer. When the clock showed us, and that is really something we Plotke took home 21 points and The Lords basketball season could not maintain the same level 29 seconds remaining, the Lords have to work on," said Plotke. nine rebounds. He continues to lead is not going as well as planned. of play in the second half. came within two points but could "They made more free throws than the team, averaging 25.7 points a After suffering a frustrating 87-8- 4 "We were really in control of not quell the storm. we took, and we shot too many and game and 9.3 rebounds per game. loss to Lake Erie College Storm the game for the first half, but in Plotke led the team in scoring didn't make enough from three Flores took home nine points and is last Wednesday at Tomsich, the the second, we let 'em back in," with 33 points and 11 rebounds. point land." averaging 15.2 points per game. John

91-6- Lords endured a 5 road blow- said Plotke. "They scored 50 points Andy Flores '04 went home with The Little Giants out-rebound- ed, Campbell '03 and Neuman each out to the Wabash College Little in the second half, and we really 18 points and Alex Neuman '04, outshot, and finished the game with nine points

four-gam- Giants. The Lords now have a e weren't as effective throughout the who shot 75 from the free throw out-defend- ed the Lords for the rest and are averaging 6.5 and 9.8 points losing streak to break through second half. We scored 84 points line, took home 15. of the game. The Lords' inability per game, respectively. and a 1-- 5 record to turn around. in the game, and normally that "A lot of guys stepped up in to hit three pointers, supplemented Despite the losing record, the Kenyon opened up the Lake should have been a win." that game, many of whom were by Wabash's dominance under the team remains optimistic.

in 91-6- 1-- Erie game behind, but was able to After maintaining their lead scoring the double digits," said net, led to the final 5 loss. "We're 5 right now but I'm turn the game around after captain for the next five minutes, Lake Plotke. "Even the guys on the bench "When you look at the num- still really optimistic about the se- Chad Plotke '02 and Ryan Ripley Erie changed gears and Kenyon were able to come in and score for bers, you really don't get an ason," said Plotke. "I still look for us '04 sank consecutive three point- had to struggle to keep up. The us, and that's always a good thing." accurate portrayal of how we to be very competitive in the league ers to help build up the Lords' second half scoreboard might have The Lords' next match against played," said Plotke. "The score is and to have a good year. I'm reallly

8-po- int lead on Lake Erie. A solid resembled the classic arcade game the Little Giants of Wabash was not a true indicator of how the excited about continuing and so are Kenyon defense kept Lake Erie "pong" to some, with the lead fre- not such a close one. The Little game went. Many of their points all the guys. We're ready to get from scoring too frequently, and quently switching possession. With Giants stepped out to an early lead were scored in the last four min some wins!"

FOOTBALL: wins final game ARBONNE com CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 INTERNATIONAL named as All-NCA- C honorable Arduini has stressed is the team's And considering that nine of those mentions, along with sophomore goal. The answer appears to be very players are outgoing seniors who OVERCOME ILLNESS - BE YOUR BEST - STAY WELL offensive lineman Jeremiah Th- short: recruiting. Arduini has stated played key roles on this year's Health is Wealth - Make it a Priority - Call Today

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Kenyon Ice Hockey suffers 9--2 short-hand- ed loss well BY JAMES LEWIS "very played game," and Staff Reporter the Lords were able to keep it 'You really have to admire someone who is brave enough to play against some giant close for of time. most the gorillas and take the hits as well as she did. She even took a slap shot to the collar- At Kenyon, club sports Baldwin Wallace jumped out to

to work 2-- 0 aren't given very much a lead after the first period, bone and continued playing. Alison O'Connell was undoubtedly the toughest person They have to apply for including one disputed that with. goal the ice last Saturday. ' stud- on funds just like every other scored despite the fact that ent organization to the Budget Kenyon's goalie had fallen upon Logan Winston '04

and Finance Committee, they it. At the beginning of the second That was the closest that the Saturdaydistinguished herself on O'Connell was undoubtedly the s 3-- to arrange their own prac-lice- period they took a 0 lead by tave Lords would get, however. the ice with tough play. Winston toughest person on the ice last and games and, in most scoring another goal. praised her performance, noting equipm- Baldwin Wallace simply tired out Saturday." cases, purchase theirown Kenyon came blazing back the Lords, who were outnum- that she was at least a hundred Senguen was impressed with however with two quick goals. The ent. bered by theiropponents2-l- , and pounds lighter then some of the his team's performance as well. Baldwin Wallace dressed first goal was scored by John Lyons starting pouring on the goals. players on the ice, yet she took hits "It went really well consider- players for the game, '05, who scored with a pretty wrist eighteen Baldwin Wallace won the game just as well as anyone on Kenyon's ing that we drove for two hours to while Kenyon was only able to shot. Lyons was assisted by Henry 9-- 2. They were impressed by the squad. get there," said Senguen. He noted muster up nine. Baldwin Wallace Kaiser '04 on his shot. Lords' performance and was sur- "You really have to admire that the team certainly looked bet- lias a rink that is available close Kenyon wasn't done yet. prised to hear of how little that someone who is brave enough to ter then it had at this time last year. bv, while Kenyon has to travel Captain Timur Senguen '03 won the Lords practiced. play against some giant gorillas He expressed optimism that this almost an hour to Newark in the face off and passed it to Kai- Alison O'Connell '05, one and take the hits as well as she game would prepare the Lords for order to practice. ser. Kaiser then powered in a of three girls on Kenyon's ice did," said Winston. "She even their matchup against Denison on Despite those differences slap shot from inside the blue red-lett- hockey team, and the lone fe- took a slap shot to the collarbone, Saturday, which is a er day according to sophom- line to bring the Lords to within ihegame. male on the ice last and continued playing. Alison for the Lords. ore Logan Winston, was a one. Ballroom Dancesport Team partakes at Nationals

and Dan Nickerson '01 in Bronze BY AMY BERGEN American Cha-chaRum- ba and Staff Reporter Angie Willoughby '04 and Dan The Kenyon Ballroom Nickerson in American Tango Dancesport Team turned out a and International Quickstep in A stellar performance at the Nat- the Open Team Match. I - ional Collegiate Ballroom "Willoughby and V v..J7 . f- Championships hosted by the Nickerson were dancing against . a. Ohio Star Ball on the weekend much higher level dancers, so o ... Ls of November 17 andl8. The we're pretty proud of them for competition, held annually at the that," said Carroll. Columbus Convention Center, A large number of female-femal- e includes both amateur and prof- couples competed and essional competitors. placed in events. "Our newcomer

female-femal- e: "We competed against schools couple was also J . from all over the country," said Becky Pogany '05 and Bethany Jennifer George '04. "It's a lot of Applebaum'05" said Carroll. fun. We got to see a lot of peopl e we "They were so cute!" haven't competed against before Another interesting female-femal- e and participate in new open rout- couple was Myers and ines." Sokolowski, who took eighth George placed in the Silver place in the bronze American

American Swing and the Five-Dan- ce swing. wjth were the only female-femal- e Championship Rhythm "We I Stephanie Spaulding Matt McCaw '02 and Ksenia Sokolyanskaya '04 strike a pose. Matt McCaw '02. couple to make finals and to dance with other girls. We were always have to be super competi- attended. Ballroom veterans hope A few of the many Kenyon I think that was really good for just going in to have fun, and to be tive, which is exactly what people that new competitors will join the placements were Taryn Myers '04 us," said Myers. "Because of the able to get to finals with that atti- would expect from ballroom danc- Kenyon ranks in future competi- and Dawn Sokolowski '04 in disproportionate girl-gu- y ratio on tude really showed us that you don't ers." tions. 'Bronze Swing, Diana Carroll '04 our team, a lot of times girls have The highlight of this particu- "Ballroom is an expensive lar competition forthe Kenyon team sport, and it makes me sad when was the opportunity to watch the members of our club don't feel professional events, in which they can compete because of Kenyon ballroom coaches Igor and money issues," said Carroll. She Svetlana Iskhakov competed and mentioned that inadequate club made the semifinals in International funding and the expenses of the 109 Latin. sport itself dance shoes, "We got tickets to see all of the travel and registration fees professional events," George said, combine to make ballroom "so when we weren't dancingdown-stair- s, dancing quite an investment. we ran upstairs to watch Igor However, the success of the and Svetlana." team and their enjoyment of Carroll confessed that "the real competitions, as evidenced by reason we go to the National Col- the number of veterans and al- legiate Ballroom Championships ums who compete regularly, is for the professional show that makes the investment worth takes place on Saturday night ... it their while. was truly awesome to see all the Myers has big hopes for the couples compete. Plus all kinds of future of the Kenyon College dance outfitters set up shop at the Dancesport team. competition ... some of the braver "I think the team will do members tried things on, claiming very well in the future because that their parents were coming back our younger couples that have with them the next day." only been dancing for a year are championships were in- placing and making semi- - and Stephanie Spaulding The Tj aryn Myers '04 and Dawn Sokolowski '04 swing the afternoon away. tense and exciting for all who quarter finals in competition." 16 The Kenton Collegian ATHLETICS AT KENYON Thursday, December fy

Getting real with Graham Gund with the about Kenyon and its futur s the College begins to move foward Gund talks Collegian I J functions of a student union . . . but wouldn't use those J 77 with the new Fitness, Recreation and BY JAY HELMER "student union." I think the student union for Kenyon is Vr Center, it is important to ex- all ovf Athletic Sports Editor . in different locations, which makes it amine both the past and the present situation of campus workquitet:

think the typical student union on a campus is a ratherbleak-i- n athletics at Kenyon.The illusive facts remain, however, TKC: What would you call the place? A student union? athletic most campuses . . . what happens with student is illusive. We don't know how much it will cost, although facili ty? multipurpose building? unions the either used very intensively at certain times orthere'snoone;'-TKC- we know it won't be cheap; we don't know what it will GG: They used the title Fitness, Recreation and Athletic center, the :

We havea hard time envisioning this place, can a look like, although someone in Massachusetts is working initials are FRA and that's probably a working title until they get youu"-- few buildings on other college campuses, or on that; and we don't know exactly what's going to be in anoth er one. elsewhere in size and scope to this facility? it, although we think we have a pretty good idea. TKC : What hand will you have in the process? might compare Today, Graham Gund gives a candid interview about GG: I'm the principle in charge; it's my firm. I'm very involved in GG: I don't think there's anything quite like it. We looked

the The dida-.-exhaustiv- e the new facility and his relationship to Kenyon. We the w hole process of the project, especially in the beginning, the number of schools around country. committee went out to Wabash, they attempt to sort outjust exactly what his firm is doing to our design of it. search, they went out campus and many other places around the country, and we TKC: There have been questions as to the need for such an to look at a lot of schools. We looked at a number in New Ere have investigated the roots of our athletic facilities, all in elaborate price wise facility, I've heard it will cost upwardsof I don't thinkthere's anythingquite like it; most schoolshavete;, an attempt to better understand the development of our 50 million dollars. As an alum, what do you think? to build pieces of their athletic facilities over time. We are fc.;'.

re-lo- ok more at putting a number of things together all at once, campus and how its improvement, or lack thereof, has GG: Well, I think it's time for a at the facility. I think the fc , a unique ut transitioned from one building and one bishop to a host of Wertheimer Fieldhouse isover 50 yearsold; it'sanold World War create a much more efficient building. It's opportur-p- trustees and countless numbers of brick and stone walls. II plane hangar. It was moved to the site sometime in the late '40s a number of things together at once. What about that interim? Wertheimer will have lobe:; . or early '50s. I think the nature of athletics has changed a lot on TKC: campuses, I think the campuses used to gear athletics specifically down; is your firm in charge of creating a temporal)' facilir, BY ADAM SAPP for varsity, but now I think schools are much more interested in a students to use when construction begins?

Senior Production Editor I porary more rounded approach. You have varsity athletics, but you also GG: We have not talked about that yet. think if there e-tem- facility, it might be a large inflatable structure. The modem era has seen two great phases in Kenyon Athletic have recreation and fitness, and they are all equally important. TKC: Although designs are being made, has Kenyon rr.i building history. One of them involved Kenyon and an old World TKC: Do you feel thisbigof a facility on campus will create a new full financial commitment to the project? War II Navy Drill Hall ...hmmm ... can we say lackluster? center of campus? I GG: We have started working on it. We don't have a signed: While Kenyon's academic buildings have enjoyed an upand GG: No, think it'll stay the same. We hope to move the entrance tract yet, but we certainly expect to. We've had a close spiri down history of positive and negative development, the athletic a little closer up the road so it will be a little more accessible. We collaboration on other projects. facilities have, by most accounts, been adequate, but certainly not want to look at new paths to get down there, so that it will make it TKC: Where does this facility rate as far as importance orst state-of-th- e art. easier. . .we'd like to see a better solution to that. for In 1947, Kenyon launched a campaign to raise funds to TKC: How do you think the addition of this student center will cance you? I think exciting to work on this fc; purchase, install and renovate a new center for athletics. "Rosse change the face of the Kenyon community? Some people feel that GG: It's very exciting. it's long-stan- d a different kind of spatial Hall, the second oldest building on campus, was originally the Gambier is Kenyon's "student union," and that's what makes us structure. It's totally cok a classroom building. I think it's very exciting tot-- , chapel. At present its main floor is used as agymnasium, a purpose stand out from other colleges. then, say, And course,it'salways2L isiU-suited'states- I all ofthese uses intoone structure. of to which it the Kenyon Development Program's GG: Well, think it will be one more place where students can get campaign brochure. This campaign began after Kenyon was together. I think that in some ways it might serve some of the thing to add to Kenyon. awardeda $150,000 grant by the U.S. government. They usedthe funds toward the purchase of an old WWII drill hall used by the United States Navy in Virginia. The building was originally Graham vs Philander? Don't be surprised designed with much more lavish amenities than it ended up with. in-dep- The reason: Kenyon was unable to rase the money. An th look at Graham Gund's Architectural Empire Originally designed with basketball, squash, tennis and hand- ball courts, as well as a wrestler's room, locker rooms and four BY ADAM SAPP design of the building ... we're very impressed within lot bowling alleys (the bowling alleys alone costing $25,000 in 1 947 Senior Production Editor Graham pays a of attention to detail." or$213,054in 2000 dollars) the new recreation facility was the talk Denison discovered Gund in 1999, when his firm be: of Gambier at the time. Having become almost a household, or rather, dorm-roo- m work with them on a campus master plan. Out of that a: name, finished, i: It was shipped from its Navy-bas- e home in Camp Perry, Kenyon alumnus Graham Gund '63 has stamped the need for a campus Commons. When Virginia to Gambier and then reconstructed and secured just offthe his name on everything but Middle Path itself. From Storer Commons will include an underground parking lot, otic; hill beside McBride Football field. The building was then named: Hall to the new Mather Quadrangle Science facility, to the classrooms and social areas, as well as additional scies Wertheimer Fieldhouse. soon-to-b- e opened Eaton Center, the Gund Architectural facilities. However, Denison does not plan tostopafieii

mid-seventi- firm Fast Forward: the es. Kenyon, once again, needs is getting plenty of attention these days in Gambier. Commons, a $60 million facility, is completed. new facilities. A $6 million campaign is launched by then-preside- nt But is the praise of the architect valid, or is 'Gund' "We've commissioned his firm to design an expari: Philip Jordan. Called ARC (Athletic Recreation simply just a trendy name administrators are throwing around to the chemistry building," said Patton. "This additio: Convocation), the centerpiece of the facility was a multipurpose at alumni engagements for now? A little inside research building was not part of the Commons project, it isseparas building. ARC would have had everything Kenyon needed at the shows that Gund and Associates has more staying power Whatever the project, it seems that the firm of Grahc time. The big ticket items included a new natatorium and a new than one might think. Gund and Associates will attempt to tackle it. Although it- - gymnasium for basketball and volleyball. Smaller items on the After graduating from Kenyon in 1 963, Gund pursued main focus appears to be in cultural and educational dessp- -

te rr budget included renovations to the dance studio and Wertheimer, post-gradua- study at the Rhode Island School of Design. the firm has designed personal residences, large-scal- e hospital c. all-weat- then as well asadditionaloutdoortennis courts, anew her track, He went further, receiving a Master of Architecture and floor housing facilities and even an occasional and a baseball diamond, McCloskey Field. Urban Design degree from the Harvard University Graduate two. nrnieCtSWIih-"- The man responsible for the majority of the funds was former School of Design. In 1971 , he established Graham Gund and fin nrt anH AcQnrintpc hnc pvpn tnrL'lpH ' mcy trustee Alwin C. Ernst. An accounting giant and one of the most Associates in Cambridge, Mass. world's most loveable rodent-wor- ld entertainment influencial civic leaders in Cleveland's history, his three daughters The Graham Gund Architectural firm has more than Mickey Mouse. They are responsible for the design . gave the one million dollar gift in their father's name. Kenyon was enough notable buildings to tout. The Harvard Gatehouse Disney's Celebration Inn (1999), the Florida Beach Re' s-Man- ufacturer's one of Ernst's many educational and social pet projects. The on ly (designed in 1983), the Institute of Contemporary Art in (1995) and the Euro-Disne- y International Retail controversy at the time seemed to surround the squash and Philadelphia (1976), the Lincoln Library (1989) and the Showcase (2000), among others. raquetball courts. firm's home, Bulfinch Square in East Cambridge, Mass., Although the official contract for Kenyon's recer-- : a- - (1 multi-millio- Recreation "There seems to be much controversy," writes a Collegian 984) are just a few examples of the types of work on which announced n dollar Fitness. assured fc reporter in the September 1 7, 1 981 issue, "concerning the fact that the firm built its early reputation. Athletic Center has yet to be signed, rest tins there are two squash courts and only one raquetball court. At About to be completed works include additions to the Graham Gund has something very big in the mix. The sup present there is much more participation in raquetball than in Cleveland Botanical Gardens (2002), the new Library at the lips are staying sealed concerning the details of the nc squash." Berwick Academy in southern Maine (2001), as well as the edly one-of-a-ki- nd facil ity to be completed in20(.b; Gund'1- - Fast Forward Again: 2001. Kenyon's newest facilities will Dcnison University Campus Commons (2004). if the predictions bcinsi made on both sides, by

dwarf the size the current recreational facilities. Seth Patton, Vice President for Finance and Manage- i of Wertheimer ujvviaivo i.uiivi.io uiiu vv'll rvumm'" t J" Fieldhouse will be removed because of it. According to project ment and a member of senior staff at Denison University, tn hp trur t!i.il nnmtliino minhf iiist he. enOUSh K1 Path-- architect Dan Rutledge of Graham Gund and Associates, the very describes Gund as a great partner. Gund the most important man to walk Middle " center of the facility will be where the current parking lot at "We believe he's a premiere architect in the country," Philandcrhimsclf.PhilandcrmayhavcdesigncJOldKen; bedes-th- e Wertheimer now stands. At over 250,000 square feet, the Fitness, said Patton. "We think he's smart and very creative. Al-thou- gh but Graham Gund and Associates appears to

Recreation and Athletic Center, as it's currently being dubbed, there has been some give and lake on the architectural new one. -- s isn't scheduled for completion until 2005. It will undoubtedly be Kenyon's most expensive building ever. send comments to Adam Sapp or Jay Helmer at collegiankenyon.edu