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VOLUME IT, ISSUE THREE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1991 TWENTY PAGES Koehler wins Bushrod tournament Two more women By AMI KIM The competitors argued a which had paid claims arising The 1991 Bushrod Tourna case involving "buried treasure from the original loss opposed ment concluded yesterday after and dead bodies," as Moot Court the action, arguing that salvage assaulted in area noon with John Koehler prevail Advisor Judy Ledbetter de law should apply, thus allowing By GREG BRUMMETT complected Black male with ing over Scott Browning in the scribed the tournament problem, title to the wreck and its contents and JENNY CLICK short hair, a moustache and a fmal argument held in the Moot either for Petitioner Aquarius to remain in Phoenix. Alfred A week ago yesterday, post gold tooth pushed her against a Courtroom. Reclamation, Inc., a salvage com Burke, a relative of several of the ings went up on the front doors parked car and assaulted her Other top competitors in this pany, or for Respondents Phoe passengers on the ship, also op of the law school notifying stu with his hands. When she re year's tournament included nix Insurance, Inc. and Alfred posed Aquarius' action and ap dents of the occurrence of two sisted the attack, the woman Suzanne McGrath and Vic Burke. plied fo r a pern1anent injunction more attacks on women in the said the 5' 10", 150-pound man Miller, who ranked third and Bushrod Research Justice preventing the ompan from area. fled the scene and she was able fourth, respectively, after Satur Carol n Tillotson composed this disturbing the remains of his rela Both incidents occurred in to call for police assistance. day' s quarter-fmal round. year's problem, in which Aquar tives. Phoenix Insurance's posi the early morning hours on Campus Police Chief Rich The finalists, John Koehler ius Reclamation sought to deter tion wa that it did not intend to Sunday, September 20. The ard McGrew said police have and Scott Browning, argued be mine title to a submerged wreck. disturb the remains. but rather first attack, at 1:30 a.m., took no leads in either case. While fore a distinguished panel of The wreck was believed to be the only to remove the hip's vault, place at the intersection of Sta the first victim, who was at judges, including Justice Barbara remainsoftheCo/umbella,aship thought to hold most of the valu dium and Gooch Drives near tacked from behind, could not M. Keenan of the Virginia Su that sunk with thirt guests, at ables in ured. Crim Dell. In that incident, a describe her assailant, police preme Court, Judge T.S. Ellis, tendant staff, and crew on board Theca e, which originated in student reported she was believe the close proximity of ill of the U.S. District Court for in 1920. In the problem, Aquar the U.S. Di trict Court for the m thical Di tri t of A very, was grabbed by the throat from be the two attacks supports the the Eastern District of Virginia, ius Reclamation had located the hind by an assailant who then theory that the same man may and Judge RichardS. Bray of the remains of the Co/umbel/a in on appeal from the 14th Cir uit Court of Appeal.<; of Virginj!l. At 19!)0 nnd .sought tu acquire rHle to the U.S. Supreme Court. The auem ted t0 f rce her to the be involved in both crimP.~ ground. The victim told Cam Several calls made by the the conclusion of the final round, to the wreck under the common pus Police that she managed to Amicus to the office of Sam Dean Sullivan presented awards law of finds. See MOOT, page 20 keep her balance, free herself Sadler, Vice President for Stu to the top four competitors. and flee to the safety of a nearby dent Affairs, were transferred residence hall. without comment to the Cam According to police reports, pus Police. In a letter in a Richmond woman visiting Frida 'sFlatHat, Sadlerurged the area reported being a - students to refrain from van saul ted in the Green Leafe park dalizing the security phones ing lot approximately 20 min on campus. Several problems utes after the campus assault o curred. In that incident, the See ASSAULT, page 20 woman reported a dark- Preview debates Thomas By STEVE SCHOFIELD The Supreme Court Preview, an annual gathering of experts in the field of analyzing the nation's highest ourt, was held at Marshall Wythe last weekend. Co-sponsored by the Institute of Bill of Rights Law and the College of William and Mary, the forum consisted of panels of journalists and law professors discussing upcoming cases for the 1991 -92 term as well as the Clarence Thomas nomination. Professor Rodney Smolla, the Director of the Institute, presided over the forum. In a "town meeting" discussion of the Thomas nomination Friday Once again, the law school administration has satisfied student needs! Our Carrie Leonard night, many participants seemed to believe that the appointment new plank walkway along South Henry Street, complete with _overhead itself, if successful, would be the most dramatic occurrence of the lighting, was finished as promised on September 17! (Note how the back-to '91-'92 term. The exchange was particularly lively as participants nature motif blends with the post-modern angst, represented here by the noted the Senate Judiciary Committee's 7-7 vote earlier that day. impending fatal collision with an oncoming heap o' metal.) Although there seemed to be agreement among the participants regarding Thomas' personal qualities, many were concerned about his experience and qualifications to serve on the Supreme Court at - Inside this issue this stage of his career. • Verkuil bails out, beads • Mary SueTerlylalblite Professor Walter Dellinger, of Duke University, noted that Tho Soulb. Paae 3. a caudidate. PaleS. mas had almost no experience at reading legal cases. Dellinger said he was shocked when Thomas could not answer a question asking • Ziemer gees prestigious • Policy on Jfade pity feDowsbip...... aemaim olasive. ...4- See PREVIEW, page 20 2 ======Monday, September 30, 1991 THE AMicus CUluAE Out of our heads Due process corner A.-s our readers will note, this issue of the Amicus · (:uriae addresses several. controversial issues. At least one student has approached me with a request th3:t the .paper _not print articles concerning some of these issl,les. Such requests, however, contravene the vezy-purpo e ·of this newspaper. A.s most readers will remember, our first issue last ·January ·dedicated this paper to the complete and objective reporting of student news and opinion. This commitment means that the Amicus is here not merely to print the good things Which happen around the school, but also to print those things which affect the law school community in less positive ways. The pages of this newspaper are a forum for anyone "w>lo: E~E IT p..'\'I'EP."- ':. '!. ~ at Marshall-Wythe who wishes to express a respon ~v.~aF ~ , • .,_ne.s oQ. sible viewpoint. Both student and editorial opinions oThE '"''"'£ 1"14 ...,- -n+e. Co ~T '-''-"' S. :J"'"' are la~led as such. oF Tll£ Sv.~:H;c-r , Cou. T SI1 ~ ~L Weencourage persons wishing to express differing n!E. ""c_TIOIJ ·" views to utilize the forums available in these pages, whether they choose to write a letter to the editor, a Crossfire debate, or a Featured Commentary. Letters ------While we will not print unsubstantiated personal attacks, persons whose expressions of opinion have Dear Editor, since jurisdiction may be rai ed embarrassment. I feel that my I am writing concerning a dis in the appellate court, improper integrity as a judge has been an objective basis will not find their views censored in turbing and per onally troubling jurisdictionmaybecausefordi - called into que tion. Simply put, these pages, regardle s of the personal views of the incident in therecentlyconcluded mis ing the case. For this rea I ee no reason why the com editorial board or staff. Bushrod Moot Court Tourna son, jurisdiction wa an issue in plaint of a participant who failed ment. As these events reflect the case. At that time the partici to complete ba ic re earch on the upon my per onal abilities to be pant said, "Frankly, the cores case, who was subjected to an THE AMICUS CURIAE a fair and impartial judge, I feel are already in, o ... " Exasper especially "hot" panel, and who, that I mu t bring this matter to ated by hi ho tility, I cut the frankly , withered and finally quit '"Dedicated to th e complete and objective reporting light. competitor off by saying that he under pressure from the panel, of student news and opinion" A participant came before my was apparently not interested in hould be allowed to impinge judicial panel in the round of hearing constructive critici min upon my integrity and reputa Editor: Jennifer Click sixteen on Friday night. As all order to improve, and that his tion. I e pecially cannot under Managing Editor: Heather Sue Ramsey three judges later agreed, this only concern, therefore, must standwbythiscouldhappen with Production Editors: Kathryn O'Connor, Keith Finch participant eemed a bit intimi have been to make the team, out giv\.ng me an Ot>\)Ottunity to Assistant Editors: Morgan Smith, Leeanne Moni dated and despondent upon his which he had already done. tell me side of the story. As PoliticaJ Editor: Nancy Killien entrance to the room. The ftrst Apparently, the participant participants who argued before Arts-& Entertainment Editor: Kevin Walsh question asked concerned the in didn't like hi panel, and espe me will attest, I am a very tough, Photo Editor: Greg Brummett rem jurisdiction of the district cially me. An hour after the but very fair judge. The quality Business Manager: John V. Edwards court in the case. Apparently, he conclusion of the argument, I in the tournament was excep had not done his research, for he was informed that the Moot Court tional and my questioning and News Reporters: Features Writers: did not know the answer to tbi Board had decided that I should critiques of the participant was Pam Arluk · Greg Brummett question. As the que tioning not be on a panel the next morn not out of line with that I had Greg Brummett Tom Book moved to other is ue , it became ing, when I was scheduled to given in earlier rounds. This William DeVan Stephanie Cangin obvious that the contestant was judge the quarterfinal. I was told participant apparently couldn't Suzanne'FitzGerald Robert Church withering under interrogation by that I " tepped over a line" by cut it during the argument. His Natalie GutteiTI)ann Elizabeth Dopp the panel. On rebuttal, a all cutting tbi individual off when collap e during que tioning ap Brett Johnson Bob Dickin on three judges later agreed, he sim it was apparent that he had no parently led to hi ho tility after Afni Kim Natalie Gutterman ply gave up when faced with interest in hearing my critiques. the argument, which led to his Nancy KilJien Andrew Herzig more diffi cult que tions. It Thi determination was made complaints to the Board. I feel Peter kubin Matt Holloran should be noted that the partici without the Board having heard that uch conduct i immature. David Pfefferkorn Kathryn O'Connor pant's oppo ing coun el faced my side of the story. They got When uch immaturity impli f:leather ~ ue Ramsey Michael Reynold the same panel. and was asked their story from a member of the cate me, however, I feel that Sandy Ri zzo Steve Schofield questions ju t a , if not more Board who erved on my panel uch conduct i beyond childi h, Steve Schofield Mychal Schulz difficul t, than tho e directed to that night. Further, when I ques approaching ab urd. The Board' Steve SITebe t Kevin Wal h ward him. tioned Robert Bryant, the Chief end or ement of thi per on' Andrew Smith Jarrell Wright When the participants reen Ju ticeofthe Moot CourtBoard, whining i al o reprehen ible, tered the room for their critique, about the Board action, he told especially in light of the way Sports Guru: Mychal Schulz it wa apparent to me that the me that the Board was going on they handled the matter. Photograpbers: Greg Brummett, Bobby Carll participan t had a chip upon his the participant' complaints to Steven Gerber de erves rich Cartoonists: Bob Dickinson, Jon Lohmann boulder. l was cho en to give orne members of the Board - · prai e for providing an outstand Marketing S taff~ Vane a Elliott, Carl Neff, Stephanie Re er, the first critique, and after telling acce to the Board that i facili ing Bu hrod Tournament. My Stephanie Stakem the pair that they hould be proud tated by hi per onal relation hip experience with the tournament, Production Staff: Marc Bern tein.- Peter Hetzel Debbi Holmes, ro have made it to the round of with one of the members of the however, ha been oured by this Li a H wong, LeeaneMorri ixteen, I told the participant that, board. Further, the Board did not participant' whining and the . Ren a~ssa nce Woman: Morgan Smith bould he advance. he needed to bother to talk to either the other Board' willingne to give cre re earch the juri diction i ue. competitor or the third judge on dence to hi our grapes. The Letters. to the Editor are not intended to reflect the opinion of He responded that juri diction the panel about the e events. participant fai led to advance. the. newspaper or it staff. All letter to the Editor hould be "was not really ani ue." I an- Afterhearingoftheparticipant' Sen ing that, he apparently sub,mitted by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday ,prior to publication. swered by aying that if a judge complaint and the te timony of wanted no part of my construc Writers IJlUSt submit their letter as computer file . Plea e feels that it i~ an i ue, then it is the Board member who erved tive critici m. Acknowledging inciucie a doubl~-spaced hard copy with your di k. an is ue. That i a basic rule of on my panel, they apparently hi elfi h attitude, I did not give · W~- cannot 'print a letter wi~out confmnation of the author' appellate advocacy that most decided that I hould not be al it to him. For thi reason, I was 'name. We may, however, withhold the name on reque t moot court part:Ic1pan eem to lowed to judge the following day. ·.·.Le-tter 56o'wordS may be returned to the with. a , ov~r ~te! , understand well ~fore the round, ••• The de \siQJl of the Board has S~i>LETIER, pageS, • "reque'_t ~thl~l they be ed~t~d tor th_<::_s~e <1f, sp~c,e, • -. ·. • . . • •,of _ix~. I also tdld hi~ thav -t.aYSedme ~ger~. ii:tt trati£!_n_m~ : --"!"~...... - .-.~-~'!". ~- ~- ~- ~- ~- ~ I I
Monday, September 30, 1991 THE AMicus CURIAE ======::;::=::====::::;:::==== Verkuilleaves College for "new opportunity" at AM . .
By WILL DeVAN as saying the Tercentenary had lege signalled a new direction in graduate education. Graduate faculty ·membCrs noted ihat his (Editor's Note: Many students "consumed"his life over the past the school's growth. Character programs in American Studies, · administrationemphasi.zedquan and faculty members interviewed six years. istic of this period was a per Computer Science, and Public . for this articlerequestedanonym During the press conference, ceived shift in the College's pri Policy were all initiated under . _ See ADIOS; pag( 7 ity. To insure accuracy, all Verkuil said he had no motive orities from undergraduate to Verkuil. Many students and anonymous remarks have been for leaving the College. He confirmed independently.) claimed, rather, that he was at At a September 19 press con tracted to a new opportunity in a ference, College President Paul different field. This vague state . ·. Verkuil announced he will leave ment has touched off consider W illiarn and Mary to assume-the able speculation over more spe position of Chief Executive Of cific reasons for his departure. ficer of the American Automo Sources close to Verkuil have bile Association (AAA). indicated that family pressures ·. Although Verkuil will begin may have caused him to call it histenureatAAAeffectiveJanu quits in Williamsburg. How ary 1, he stated he will remain at ever, in a telephone interview the College through Charter Day with the Amicus, Verkuil said on February 8. While the Board that the opportunity was "an at of Visitors searches for a new traCtive career change. That is President, Provost Melvyn Schia all." velli is rumored to be the front Although he stated the new runner for the post of interim job would "keep me close to president. Washington, which is impor Many members of the college tant," Verkuil denied faculty ru community were stunned that mors that he is seeking to estab Verkuil failed to honor his pledge lish a Washington base in order to remain as President through to procure an ambassadorship the College's Tercentenary in should the Democrats ever re 1993. Verkuil, however, stated turn to the White House. He has that his loss was greater than the also denied that the lure of a College's because he is losing higher salary motivated his move the opportunity to preside over toAAA. alker, the Tercentenary events. The Whatever his reasons for leav relations, announced his resignation at a press conference in the Virginia Gazette quoted Verkuil ing, Verkuil' s tenure at the Col- campus center September 19. College to consider increase in student expense budget By STEVE SHEBEST I thought the allowance was incredibly high. I compared However, Irish concedes that many costs ~av~ in Afternearly five years of stasis, the student allowance the allowance to those found at other schools in the area creased in the past three years, including housing, insur portion of the financial aid budget plan will probably be and found it higher than most, even some schools in ance and medical care. Research by theAmicus confirms increased next year to reflect the growing costs of attend Washington, D.C .. We conducted a survey two-to-three that the average rent at apartments listed in the Marshall ing William and Mary. years ago and found that the allowance continued to Wythe admissions packet has increased over twenty The allowance includes the cost of housing, food, adequately cover the student's expenses." dollars per month. In addition, a sw:vey of medical utilities, medical care, insurance, and other educational Irish pointed out that only thirty students requested practitioners in the area indicates a rise in the cost of ~e expenses astudentmightnormally incur in the process of funds which exceeded the fmancial aid budget plan last standard visit, and the cost of the school-sponsored Bl~e obtaining a diploma year. "The vast majority of those," Irish said, "were law Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan has increased Ed Irish, Director of Student Financial Aid, said that students." Students seeking to borrow money above the $87.00 since the class of '92 entered school. a survey would be done this fall to determine the actual amount set out by the College must obtain a budget form Many of the problems law students have with the expenses of William and Mary students. According to from the Financial Aid Office in Blow Hall. budget originate in disagreement over what is considered Irish, the survey will go to all graduate students. He Irish insists that William and Mary's student allow a legitimate expense. 'The rule is that an expense must expects about a third of those receiving the survey to ance remains on the liberal end of the spectrum of be related to getting a diploma. The easiest way to reply. Virginia schools. "The UniversityofVirginiaconducted understand the rule is to understand what it doesn't When asked why the student allowance had not a survey this year which resulted in an allowance of changed significantly in five years, Irish had several $8,200-seven hundred dollars less than $8,900 allow See WISH LIST, page-7 comments. "At the time I arrived at William and Mary, ance in effect for years at William and Mary." Huge first-year class strains law school's resources ByDAVIDPFEFFERKORN campus. The school grew to around 450 her office admitted only eight more stu turefornextyear'sapplicantstoMarshall Dean Sulliva.Q's greeting to the first students before moving to its present dents than last year, a much higher per Wythe may be even tighter, as the admis year class in August contained a welcome location in 1980. The construction of the centageofadmitted students chose to ma sions office becomes more selective. In to the "largest class ever in the history of Marshall-Wythe building permitted an triculateatMarshall-Wythethisfall.Since addition, the admissions office may switch the law school." To some in the audience additional 125 students, bringing the the offers of admission went out, nine toamoresubstantial,dualdepositsystem. - who had chosen Marshall-Wythe at school into its present range of roughly people have opted to defer until next year, This could force accepted applicants to least in part due to its small size- those 540 students. while three have withdrawn from school, commit more fully to Marshall-Wythe were unwelcome words. How did 211 Sullivan said the law school has no leaving the present number of U.s at 208. than they have in the past, and allow the students end up in this year's entering plans to expand, and that the size of the Shealy attributed the higher yield to office to target more accurately. group? And, more importantly, how does class of 1994 is simply an anomaly. He the tight job market and poor economy, First year student Mike Rausch noted the administration plan to minimize the feels the school is at an ideal size with the both factors that tend to reduce options for that his reaction on hearing that he was a effects on the ovetp<>pulated class of 1994? target of 185 students per class. The those applying to law schools. She says member of the largest class-ever was one In a recent interview, Dean Sullivan second year class currently has 181 she knew the school would exceed the 185 of delight "It shows that the reputation of provided a bit of history on the size of the members, while third years number 171. student target when fewer students who Marshall-Wythe is getting better, and law school to put things in perspective. Dean of Admissions Faye Shealy filled had put down the deposit opted to forfeit Prior to 1968,Marshall-Wythehadonly in the details of how 220 people ended up the money and go elsewhere. See OOPS!, page 7 180 students in the school on the main choosing Marshall-Wythe this year. While Shealy added that tl!e ~!dmissiqqs pic-· . . GicMg ~p~a~s Oii acquisition of land throughout history
By PE1'Eti KUBIN . tions or groups of nations. ship, and the Arab-Israeli con making any overly controversial dents waiting to reserve chairs ~d . Greig; a prOfeSS()I' at Much of the survey involved flict over the West Bank. Al statements or conclusions. for the one o'clock legal skills the A.lisfralian National Univcr historicitl events surrounding the though Greig faithfully explored The lecture ended somewhat free-for-all large section meet sity, an~ th~ . year;s · Menzies acquisition of territory after the the relevant issues in each case, abruptly due to the pressure of ing. A reception hosted by ILS lecturer, spoke last.Monday af . discovery of the new world in the he was quite careful to avoid several hundred first year stu- followed the lecture. ternoon on ''Acquisftion of Ter fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, ritory under International Law" where possession was the early Forget those interviews! to a small group· pf students. rule. Chiefamong these early is Greig, a published and widely sues was the Spanish-Portuguese Federal courts offer valuable and recognized authqrity on the sub conflict over the West Indies, ject of international law, gave which Greig described as "the the one hour lecture at the behest first civilized international dis prestigious summer work experience of the International Law Society, pute overtheacquisition ofland." By SANDY RIZZO United States Claims Court's Because many judges don't who sponsored the event. The case was settled by a Papal The unfortunate downturn in jurisdiction can be invoked only edit their interns' work exten Greig began the colloquium decree to the mutual benefit of the economy has made it diffi when a claim that is "founded ... sively, an opinion is often issued by disparaging the view that the two nations, and at the ex cult for law students to find le upon any express or implied con in a form very much like that in acquisition of territory is a non pense of other interested Euro gal-relatedsiunmeremployment, tract with the United States" is which it was submitted. Interns issue in a world where little pean powers. particularly following their ftrSt concerned. 28 U.S.C. § 1491 haveremarkedthatit'sabigthrill "unowned" land remains. He Greig then moved swiftly year of law school. However, (1988). to see your work appear on Lexis pointed to a burgeoning move through time and addressed the students willing to forego a sal The judges of the Claims Court or Westlaw, or even in a West re ment among third world nations more recent disputes over Aus ary can reap considerable bene have in the past employed sum porter. to utilize the United Nations to tralia, Greenland, and the six fits in terms of improved writing mer interns (employment not in Many federal district and settle both age old disputes with nation conflict over Antarctica. skills, acquisition oflegal knowl the paid sense but in the working appellate judges also employ in ftrSt world nations, and more He described the 1959 Antarctic edge, and exposure to judges and sense!) Although unpaid, the terns. Frequently judges will recentdisputessuchasthoseover issue as the beginning of modem practicing attorneys by working jobs can tum into a "future" permit interns to work at another the West Bank and Falkland Is acquisition disputes. as legal interns in a federal court. investment since the judges of job for part of the sum mer, or to lands. According to Greig, these In a lighter moment of the The United States Claims ten select law clerks from those work only for two or three days a controversies show that acquisi lecture, Greig quoted a Soviet Court (formerly the Court of who have interned for them in week. A student interested in tion is still very much a vital official who described U.S. tac Claims), for example, is a fed~ the past. applying for such a position issue. tics of dropping paint cans to eral court of limited jurisdiction During a typical summer, an should simply contact judges' Greig then proceeded to offer mark off territory as the "firSt ac located in Washington, D.C. intern will spend time reading chambers by telephone to see a historical survey of important quisition of territory by aerial About 65% of the court's cases briefs, assisting in drafting opin whether the judge hires interns, events involving international bombardment." involve government contract ions, listening in on conference and to ftnd out what information disputes over acquisition of ter The remainder of the collo disputes and the rest are com calls and attending court. An (e.g. r~um~. cover letter, writ ritory. At the outset of the sur quium was devoted to address prised primarily of tax, Ameri intern basically has the same ing sample, references) appli vey, he noted that the rules gov ing student queries regarding can Indian and vaccine disputes. experience as a law clerk, with cants should submit. erning such disputes have invari contemporary acquisition ques Not to be confused with small perhaps more supervision and, The summer experience is ably evolved so as to work to the tions, such as Australian aborigi claims court (a typical occurrence of course, for a shorter employ definitely in-valuable, and I would benefit of certain powerful na- nal rights, deep sea-bed owner- from what I can gather), the ment commitment. urge anyone interested to apply. No parity: Law school still lacks policy on unequal grades By ANDREW SMITH average differently (i.e., all " As" and "Fs" those recommendations. Ifapproved, the form average grades, and grade distribu Many first-years undoubtedly have still equals a "C" average). It is even Committee's recommendations could be tion requirements. He expects that the fond memories of their undergraduate days possible that one of the two professors implemented, but not until the beginning Committee will make some recommen and something called "grade inflation." could refuse to utilize a curve, capriciously of the next academic year, when the new dation before the end of this school year. For many oflast year's U.s, however, the distributing the grades at one end of the policy can be incorporated into the Course For the time being, however, ftrSt -years phenomenon might more aptly be charac spectrum or the other. Catalog and other appropriate material. will have to content themselves with the terized as grade deflation. Some professors said that there is an Hardy says thatanumberoflaw schools faculty's unwritten parity guidelines, and After first semester grades were posted unwritten rule among the faculty that those have adopted measures to ensure grade an innate faith in the equity and objectiv last January, many 1Ls believed that their members teaching different sections of equity, such as mandatory curves, uni- ity of the law school grading process. grades were artificially lower than those the same course-should consult one an of their classmates in different sections of other about grading to make sure that their the same course. In other words, students average grades and grade distribution do believed that one of the two professors not differ substantially. Unfortunately, teaching their first-year class graded harder this unofficial policy is not familiar to GROCERY than the other. many new or visiting professors. DELI While this was not the case in most In addition, there is an indication that Bulk first-year courses, the situation was se many professors wish to retain grading Health Conscious vere enough that the SBA saw fit to take independence, believing that any uniform Spices Sandwiches the issue to the Administration, which grading policy interferes with their auton assigned the Academic Status Commit omy to teach classes as they see fit. Organic ... Green Salads tee- currently comprised of Professors While last year's lLs may have brought Produce Trotter Hardy, Michael Gerhardt, and the problem to light, Professor Hardy, a Classic Salads faculty member who has taken a particu Dairy Margaret Spencer- the task of investi 1317 F-Richmond Rd. Fresh Juices gating and reporting back to the faculty. lar interest in grade parity, says that the Free Range Eggs The problem, dubbed "grade dispar issue has been debated for at least the last 229-3057 Fresh Herbs ity" by students and faculty alike, can six years. However, Hardy said that any Soy Products M-Sat 10-8 occur in a number of ways. For instance, change will be slow in coming, and will Sun 12·5 one professor might use a curve with a certainly not affect the grades received by grade of "C+" as the median, while the this year's 1Ls. NOW OPEN (across from Safeway) other professor grades on "B" curve. As According to Hardy, the Committee another example, the two professors might must first report its findings to the faculty A NEW TRADITION FOR MODERN NUTRITION use a curve with the same average grade, and make recommendations for policy but could distribute the grades around that changes. The faculty will then vote on ~~~------~ Attorney·General Terry fields questions on y.~I, Jl~:~t4 s~s~ :- ~.: By BRETT J OHNSON Among the cases where the should admit women. Americarrjuri sts ~ theAttorney gating Giarratano's capiia.J ~nir- - VirginiaAttorneyGeneral- Attorney General's office has Terry responded by explain- General decided she needed to derconvictiop~sbe.has.nudpuQt and likely gubernatorial candi- taken an activist role, Terry cited ing that although the Justice De- know personally. whether Oia:r- · :'that he was ~illy ~d th~t .he hall _ date - Mary Sue Terry, ad- a recall of Ford ambulances. In partment brought suit against the ratano was guilty beyond a rea~ recei ~ed i {ali tii:il. ~ofun;enF · dressed Marshall-Wythe students that case, her office responded to governor, VMI' s Board of Visi- sonable doubt and·if he had re- lng specffi.caliy·on iti's ~odlmli te'd ' · · ·' last week as part of the new Law data showing a higher than nor- tors, the state Board of Higher· ceived a fair trial. sente.rite ; she'~~leOQiati-ata;}o 's · ·· School Speakers Forum. malrateofserious problemswith Education, and the Common- said that after investi- inari."' Terry's speech focused on the ambulances and, after hiring wealth of Virginia, she repre what she described as the in- its own investigator, forced Ford sen ted only the two latter parties. creasinglyactivistroleheroffice to recall. When Governor Wilder, repre has assumed in an effort to fill Liability insurance reform in sen ted by private counsel, voids created by Federal govern- Virginia became another item on changed his mind about VMI ment inaction. Although not ·the Attorney General's agenda. during the litigation and decided normallypartofastateAttorney Afterfmdingthatinsurancerates it should admit women, Terry J ' General's workload, Terry cited within the state did not corre- was faced with representing a insurance reform, products lia- spond to losses, Terry said she pointofviewthatthegovernor bility, anti-trust, and environ- began to "tear down the regula- and by implication, the Corn mental protection as areas her tory system like an engine." Her monwealth of Virginia-no office has pursued on behalf of office drafted legislation forcing longer supported. While not le the Commonwealth and its citi- rate reform within the insurance gaily obligated to side with the -.' zens. industry and, according to Terry, governor, Terry chose to support After her prepared remarks, fought hard for its passage in the his decision because he, rather Terry fielded questions on the General Assembly. than the state Board, was elected controversial VMI litigation and The state's first female Attor- by popular vote and is a better on the commutation last spring ney General, Terry noted that barometer of public opinion. of convicted murderer Joseph she was also the first Attorney When asked about her per Giarratano's death sentence. Generaltobeelected followinga sonal views on VMI, the Atta r- According to Terry, the Re- media campaign. Terry said that ney General declined to com agan administration created a the media campaign elevated the ment, but said she would make a vacuum of unmet public needs. public's awareness of her office statement when the matter was As a result of federal inaction, and that their level of expecta- no longer in court. Hinting at a Terry saw Virginians looking to tion has risen correspondingly. possible run for governor, Terry her office as either a first inquiry At the conclusion of her pre- said that candidates who aspire or a last hope to fi x serious prob- pared remarks, Terry challenged to higher office should make their I ems. Recognizing her position students to consider public serv- views on VMI known to the pub- as one of only three government ice during their future careers. lie. officials elected by voters state- Taking questions from stu- Regarding the Giarratano wide - and considering the dents, Terry was asked about case, Terry admitted that it at Commonwealth to be her ulti- VMI. Specifically, students were tracted more attention from the mate client- the Attorney Gen- interestedinherwithdrawalfrom public than a typical death pen Unable to find a parking space, Attorney eral said she sought to be as re- the case, where she cited a con- alty appeal. After receiving Jet General Mary Sue Terry decided to park her sponsive as possible to the pub- flict of interest, and about her ters from as far away as Switzer car at William & Mary HaJJ and take the bus lie. personal views on whether VMI land - and from influential to Marshall-Wythe. First-years select Student Bar Association Representatives . BY SUZANNE FITZGERALD a tightening job market, 'SBA Rep. " will The agendas of the cia s of 94 reps are physical condition at the law school. Her · On September 17, the Marshall-Wythe look great on a resume. As for the unsuc- varied. Delk' goals are perhaps the most desire is to raise the temperature inside of class of 1994 voted three of their class- cessfu l candidates, there is always PDP. lofty. He seek equal rightsfor bigpeople. theschooltojustabovefreezing. As Love ' · mates in as Student Bar Association Rep- Upon discovering the election results, His primary objective is to get larger seats spend mo t of her spare time in the li- ' resentatives. The winners were Dav id Delk aid, "The people have definitely in the classrooms; he oppose the present brary, this i an especial} important con Delk,LauraLivaccariandGina Love. All spoken. But." he added, "I can't believe size uniformity clai ming that it does not cern fo r her. Love said she suspects that of the victors are recognized as havi ng I have to work with two girls.' Livaccari. acknowledge the special need of a di- the William & Mary science department excellent vision, which explai ns theirabil- whose frrst priority is political correct- verse tudent body (l iterally). Delk hopes is onducting a cryogenics·experimen t: · ity to see the typed, 3"x5"sign on the SBA ness, quickly retorted, 'We're women." to be able to accomplish this goal. if he Livaccari, aside from political correct board announcing the elections. Most of Love's reaction to her victory was guarded repairs his alarm clock so as not to Jeep ness. woul d like to promote pron·uncia-· the I Ls - who were unaware of the after discovering the financial difficul ties through the SBA meetings. tion correctne s with respect to her name. elections- simply assumed that they had of SBA. There goes her trip to Bermuda. Like Delk, Love is concerned with the ''It rh me with daiquiri,'' he tated. missed something in their hanging fi les. The real election story began at the Phi Delta Phi Rush Party at Berrett ' . There, Livaccari was seen schmoozing with Joe Weenie wagon will wend way to Wythe . Piscipo look-alike. Rich Brooks. Mean while, Delk was wondering why, despite By PAM ARLVK his drinking, his beerremained full. Love. Do you have to squeeze lunch between your numerous law chool cia ses? Are you ick of dealing with the tourist at the the responsible candidate, was at the li Cheese Shop? Does the food in the vending machines continue to look unappetizing? Marriott may have the an wer to -olve brary. your lunchtime dilemma. As the campaign strategie matured, Marriott has announced that beginning October I st. or soon thereafter. law student wi!l be able to bu andwi he from a Delk and Livaccari added to hanging fi le customized cafe cart in the student lounge. The cart will feature sandwi hes. salad , fruit. cookie . bottled beverages. chip , pollution. Their flyers is ued Ia t minute soft pretzels. and brownies. In addition to tandard items. the cart will feature rotating dail specials. . . pleas fo r votes. Notably, Livaccari 's pro Although the law school administration has previously rejected proposal b Marriott to in titute a food cart becav .e of . paganda was printed on an eye-catching concerns about increa ed tra h, bug and rodent . A ociate Dean Connie Galloway a the administration will.supp<;>rt the . pink backdrop, teetering on the brink of food cart on a trial basis. According to Galloway, Marriott has agreed not to store an food on the laws hool premi es, and political pro titution. Conversely. Love to clean up the lounge after the lunch crowd. - did not squander money at Kinko's nor Howe er, Galloway still expressed concern about trash. She aid that while the food cart· trial period will probabl -Ia t add to environmental waste. for the rest of the ear, if creates tra h problem develop. it will be removed. The heated campaign climaxed on elec The standard andwiches will include turke on a k:li er rolL and chicken salad on a croissant. t\dditiomDly, ·a·rotating tion day when Livaccari was seen wear sandwich "special' will be offered on a daily ba i . The alad will include a to ed garden alad. achef ala,d. and a fruit salad. Manion al o plans to offer soup when cold weather arrives. · . . · .. · .. ing a floral print dress and a strand of faux ~ pearls. In the end. their diverse ta tic - Prices quoted by Joe Fettig. the production manager at the arnpu enter appear to be quite rea onable. The o t of the from baby kissing Livaccari to en ·iron sandwiche will range between $_._5 and 2.50. salads will range between S I. 5 and - · 0. fruit will be 0.45, and ook.ies mentalist Lo e- certainly paid off. With will be $0.95. 6 ===.= _=_=_=_=_ =_=_=_======Monday, September 30, 1991 THE AMicus CURIAE
M-W s tug~nts · J;1elp Inns of Court bring civility to law . :-.. ~ By NATALIE GUTIERMAN _, ~ce.-( Associate s), and two law students. the courtroom, and help restore public the beginning of the fall semester. Those The American Inns of: Court: ~ lo~ , Each p!Jpillage group is then responsible confidence in the legal profession. wishing to learn more about the Inn can cally-run organizations which .COn;JI:(ufe , . .for·one-of the programs presented during Invitations to join the I'anson-Hoffman contact any of this year's student mem bench and bar in an educatidn al'fo~- (o thej ear. The programs are presented in a Inn are issued to all third year students at bers, or Professor Felton. promote professionalism and· ethics in ~ monthly meeting, usually held in the Vir advocacy. The basic idea behind the Irins iillia Glub in Norfolk. - realizing that lawyers rank somewQere - The program topics are focused on a The Moot Court Board below used car salesmen in the eyes oftlle concern for ethical problems that may extends many thanks to the following members of the faculty and general public- is to take a hard look at arise. This year the topics include the the legal profession and bring civility fo ··financial relationship betweenlawyerand adjunct faculty who graciously contributed their time in judging for litigation. The Inns are dedicated tO de- client, intimate personal relationships be the Bushrod Tournament: vel oping an awareness of attorney behav- tween attorney and client, advertising, ior and to re-establishing a good reputa~ preparation of witnesses, and pro bono Professor Peter Alces Professor Jayne Barnard tion for the l~g~'PrpfessiOI!- • _ work. Professor Neal Devins Professor John Donaldson Members of the I' An,son ! ~offrnan Inn The Inn system is an excellent oppor- range from attorneys in small firms to the tunity for students to sit down with a wide Professor Dave Douglas Professor Michael Gerhardt most ~nior judge~ i~ virginia. Each year range of legal professionals and frankly Professor Susan Grover Professor Judy Ledbetter the Iim ' invites'-third year law students discuss issues and concerns. Numerous Professor Fred Lederer Professor John Levy with an interest in litigation to become perspectives are represented, and students Professor Paul Marcus Professor Ron Rosenberg members as student-pupils. This year the are encouraged to question and consider Professor Steve Wermiel Associate Dean Rob Kaplan students who will be participating are these views in order to develop the con Matt Pullen; Brendan Shannon, Steve ceptual framework they have already set Schofield, Will Stoycos, Robert Hogan, up for themselves. Many thanks also to the members of the administration without 1ason Dodd, Paige Budd, Natalie Gutter- Another important function the Inn whose assistance the Tournament would not have been possible: man, Jeanne Schmid, Annette Moore, serves is to bring civility and improved Donna White-Kearney, and Elizabeth relations between prosecution and defense Dean Timothy Sullivan Ms. Gloria Todd Dopp. counsels. By having members of the The Inn is divided into six pupillage bench and both sides of the bar gather Associate Dean Connie Galloway groups consisting of a judge, one or more together in a non-confrontational envi Registrar Liz Jackson Associate Dean Deborah Vick senior litigators (Masters of the Bench), ronment, each group has an opportunity Ms. Betta Labanish several active litigators with 5-8 years of to learn what the others are really all experience (Barristers), several younger about. The shared experiences contribute lawyers with less that 2 years of ex peri- to the goals of cooperation and civility in
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J: L. :..It .;1 f'._--: ---,t i -f·J:tt' J(:; - . . · '- •... Y : •• ·.., - ..: i , - ~ . ""r·.-,. J: f - J #: : : .. (. J 1.--- ,.- ./ i .- Monday, September 30, 1991 THE AMicus CURIAE ======:=::::!======7 issue with Dan Lau, Vice President of ADIOS, from page 3 Financial Aid Services at Law Access. Mr. Lau, formally a high ranking offi cial in the Department of Education, tity in publication over teaching ability. said the chances were 50/50 at best that Verlruil said that "all of the college's the D.O.E. would approve the expense. programs have gotten better" during his six Without that approval, William and years as president He noted that the law Mary would be stuck covering the cost school has experienced "substantial" im of the computers." provement, and pointed to the "sigruficant "I also spoke with the Director at research" of the current faculty to show that Columbia," Irish said. "There, the school it is currently "at the high point of its administration agreed internally that the existence." computers were required. The Mar During his tenure at the College, Verkuil shall-Wythe administration has made proved to be an excellent fundraiser, rais no such decision." ing approximately $103 million of the tar Although the student budget may be geted $150 million for the College's Cam revised for the 1992-1993 school year, paign For the Fourth Century. The cam William and Mary students in need of paign will conclude in 1993. Additionally, more money to cover the cost of living his connections in Richmond have allowed ARE YOU EVER this year will continue to have to justify the College to embark on an aggressive their expenses to the fmancial aid of building program while the overall state fice. PRESSED FOR TIME? budget has been slashed. Many students, however, have com plained that their concerns were ignored by OOPS!, from page 3 the administration during his presidency. © Symptomatic of these concerns have been of delight. "It shows that the reputation I BE'N PERFECT reduced law school parking during con of Marshall-Wythe is getting better, and struction of new graduate student housing, that's good for everyone in the long the destruction of the lodges near the foot run." Mike added, however, that the ball stadium for a new multimillion dollar administration needs to respond to the campus center, and the conversion of Blow larger numbers by making sure that tra The Perfect Word Gymnasium (once used extensively by law ditionally small, seminar-type classes students) to administrative offices. remain small. Processing Service Verkuil was embroiled in a number of Sullivan said that when he first en personal controversies during his tenure countered the admissions numbers for Specializing In the Following: here as well. Upon arriving at the campus, the class of 1994 he was "surprised, but he alienated many students by refusing to delighted that so many highly-qualified participate in the annual Yule Log Cere people wanted to come to Marshall • RESUMES mony. During this period, several students Wythe." He added that the administra • LEITERS voiced concerns about the erection of a tion will do everything it can to mini family trampoline next to the President's mize the impact of the large numbers on • MAIL MERGES house, which many felt detracted from the educational opportunities at the law • ENVELOPES colonial nature of that area of the campus. school. • RESEARCH PAPERS Perhaps the most humiliating incident of An additional section of Legal Skills his tenure occurred four years ago, when was created late this summer to accom •FAX sources then at the College recall he was modate the extra first year students. • COPYING ticketed for speeding and for illegally pos Teaching the section is an adjunct fac sessing a radar detector. ulty member from the Williamsburg • LASER PRINTING Despite these controversies, Verkuil said legal community. Sullivan and Associ • T-SHIRTS SCREEN PRINTING that "the opportunity to help shape the ate Dean Connie Galloway both said academic mission of William and Mary is that strong consideration is being given With our state-of-the-art IBM-compatible [his] most enduring legacy." to creating additional sections of typical computers, laser printer and large volume second year courses next year, and of of laser fonts to choose from, we can pro fering an additional seminar two years from now- when the class of '94 is in duce amazing rrinted jobs for you!!! WISH LIST, from page 3 its third year. The accommodations process may include," said Irish. "The allowance does be a bit tougher for the Office of Career We can provide all of this and much much more not include the cost of obtaining employ Planning and Placement. On-campus Quickly, Efficiently and at a Reasonable price: ment. It does not include the cost of cloth interviewing is down this year, as fewer ing for interviews." firms chose to interview candidates here The irony of the rule is that some ex at the school. The situation could be penses can often be asserted as school re exacerbated soon, as the extra members WE CAN MEET YOUR lated, when they are not. For example, a of the class of '94 start to compete for suit for an interview would not be accepted, those hard-to-get interview slots. DEADLINE!!!! while a suit for a Legal Skills motion argu Associate Dean Robert Kaplan noted ment would be. Further, the cost of main that the situation will be much more a taining a car is allowable, but not the cost of function of the economy than of the purchasing one. extra number of students. An improv BE'N PERFECT As reported in the last issue of the Ami ing job market for law students could cus, the cost of a computer with a modem is alleviate any impact of the extra num lOOlA Richmond Road not be included, despite the emphasis the bers in the first year class. Kaplan Legal Skills program places on the use of acknowledged the extra demands the Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 Westlaw and Lexis research databases. situation could put on OCPP, but ex (804) 229-8045 Similiarly, a printer is not an allowable pressed confidence that he would have F~(804)229-1004 expense, despite the fact that there are only little trouble giving guidance to all of three (on a good day) free printers available the students in the class of '94. for six hundred students, two thirds of whom If the job market gets better - and may have a Legal Skills memo due on any the administration follows through on lOo/o OFF WITH given day. its plan to create additional classes - Ask~ abOut tlie computerini?bfeiri, Irish. perhaps the only tangible impact Will be ---THIS---AD··· listed seve~ :reasons why the school had a couple ofhundred fewer parking spaces not agreed to the expense. "I raj.sed the this year. THE AMICUS CURIAE Monday, September 30, 1991 8 Think twice before pushing a ban down sm.okers' throats First, such an action would be of questionable legality comfort. Ours is not a perfect world - if it were then under the Indoor Clean Air Act, which is in fact some smoking tobacco would build strong bones and teeth Jarrell Wright what sympathetic to smokers. instead of causing nasty incurable diseases. Second, even if they could get away with imposing Many non-smokers are dissatisfied. Some have aller such a ban, it wouldn't be fair. They would be asking us gies, some are concerned with the cryptic specter of When I learned that the anti-smoking movement at the -telling us actually-to give up quite a bit. Prolonged "second-hand smoke," and some ar:e simply averse to law school was seriously considering a drive to make the abstinence makes smokers depressed and irritable, and seeing otherpeopledoing something that they personally entire building a non-smoking area I became so dis greatly impinges upon our ability to concentrate and don't like. tressed that I simply had to have a cigarette. think effectively. In short, it makes us entirely unable to The answer, however, is not to restrict smoking even Until a few years ago smoking was freely permitted in cope with law school. They may argue that it would be further. Let's be reasonable. The route to mutual most college buildings. Then the Commonwealth of good for us to quit. We know that already. But that's our satisfaction is mutual respect. To those who would take Virginia passed the Indoor Clean Air Act and the Student choice- not theirs. the hardline approach, I would say this: We smokers are Association designated smoking and non-smoking areas Finally, a ban on smoking at the law school would not among your colleagues and your friends, and you should for all campus facilities. Under the present scheme all work. I don't think that non-smokers realize just how think twice before pushing a ban down our throats. There parts of the law school, with the exception of the lobby, addictive nicotine is-a few "no smoking" signs aren't are better ways. Speak up. If you mind someone else's are non-smoking areas. going to stop us, especially not during the stressful exam smoking, say so politely. You'll be surprised at the For most smokers this arrangement has worked out season. If you think there are bad feelings between the result Most of us will bend over backwards to blow perfectly well. The lobby is roomy and comfortable, and two groups now, just wait and see what it will be like if smoke in the other direction, to move to another location no one ever really had much of a desire to smoke smoking is banned. (if available), or even to put the offending butt out anywhere else. The only gripe we had was that there "Why can't you just go outside?" some might ask. Common sense is another good idea. If someone is never seemed to be enough ashtrays to go around. Why should we have to? Williamsburg is oppressively smoking in the lobby, don't sit next to him. Likewise, if Non-smokers, on the other hand, are not especially hot in the summer, and more than a little bit chilly in the you want to smoke around non-smokers, ask before you fond of our smoking in the lobby, although they must winter. Spring and fall last about three days each. light up. Even those who would otherwise object might admit that it is an improvement over the days when we Regardless of what season it is, it rains just about as often reward your consideration with consent could smoke just about wherever we wanted. Their as it doesn't. Come on. You've got to be kidding. We all have our bad habits, and in one way or another primary complaint is that the lobby is a major thorough Maybe the answer is to move the smoking area to we show them off to each other every day of our lives. In fare, so they have to walk through the drifting smoke any another location, one less intrusive upon the sensibilities a place as small as the law school, these habits can time they need to get from one place to another. of non-smokers. I agree completely. But where? The become especially annoying. In a community this size The differences appear to be intractable. There seems lounge? The Moot Court Room? The Dean's Office? we should place much more reliance on courtesy and to be no way for one group to get what they want without Think about it. Where is there another room in the law mutual respect than in rules, regulations, and zones. getting it at the other group's expense. We are not going school through which traffic does not pass, which is not to stop smoking, and they have no interest in starting. already devoted to another purpose, and which is even Jarrell Wright is a third-year student from Beckley, W. Therefore, the question becomes: How do we get slightly larger than a closet? Va., who received a BA. in government from William along with each other? Some have suggested that the In shon, the arrangement we have now is probably the and Mary in 1989. He recognizes thai smoking may best way to do it is to completely ban smoking in the law best we can manage. It is as fair as possible to both sides shorten his life, but he wants to take as many people as s hool. Bad idea. of the issue. It gives both groups a reasonable margin of possible with him. Our lobby is not a bus terminal; don't fill it with smoke do not have the right to ask them not to. Non-smokers the same health needs of students who are allergic to have no authority in the current law to ask smokers not cigarette smoke. Elizabeth Dopp to smoke and we have to rely merely on our fellow Aside from legal and health reasons, there are also students' courtesy and etiquette to refrain from smoking aesthetic reasons which compel restricting the smoking in our presence. area. I did not choose Marshall-Wythe because I liked A group of students committed to good health and the This law should be changed. The Virginia Indoor the idea of going to school in a bus terminal. This is what ability to breathe freely on a regular basis has recently Clean Air Act, passed in 1990, requires that reasonable our lobby often resembles. Smoke often fills the lobby begun pursuing a new regulation to limit smoking in the no-smoking areas be provided in all public or private to the point where one cannot see to the other side, lobby of the law school. We are not trying to subjugate educational facilities. Va. Code Section 15.1-291.2 especially during exam time. While smokers are cer the rights of smokers; weare merely trying to limit where Allowing smoking throughout the entire lobby does not tainly not the only people who leave trash in the lobby, they practice their smoking. provide a reasonable non-smoking area, given the size the filled ashtrays and cigarette packages are noticeably I am a ftrm believer in the right to die (suicide, living and student body of Marshall-Wythe. The lobby is the prevalent I can only imagine how unappealing this must wills, etc.), so I do not object to a smoker's right to kill primary means of entry into the building; one must walk be to visitors and prospective students of our otherwise himself or herself by inhaling cancerous fumes, lethal through the lobby to get to classes, the library, the lounge, esteemed law school. Finally, most of us don't care for tar, and addictive nicotine. I do object, however, to a the administration offices, the faculty offices, and the the smell of smoke and do not appreciate having it smoker's ability and "right" to subjeCt me to the same hanging files. Additionally, the lobby is one of only two inftltrate our clothing after a day at school (I like the fatal toxins. areas (the other one being the lounge) where students Green Leafe, but I don't want to always smell as if I have As the law in this school now stands, smokers can gather to relax between classes, chat with friends, and just come from there). exercise their privilege to smoke from one end of the hold meetings. Often students bring their lunch to this I do not object to a smoker's right to smoke. I merely lobby to the other. Whether we non-smokers try to area when the lounge becomes too crowded. To allow think it should be restricted to a certain room, or other converse, study, eat, or lounge near the administration smoking throughout this arena severely limits non space where the smoke would not intrude on others. I offices or outside the library, a smoker can always smokers' ability to relax and enjoy their time in the personally do not think it is too great a burden to ask intrude on our clean air. Some smokers additionally naugahyde. smokers to go outside when they smoke; however, I pursue this privilege down the hallway and around the We should obviously restrict cigarette smoking for concede that designating Room 239 or some other room hanging files, which is contrary to policy. I do not mean health reasons. Secondary smoke is known to cause as a smoking room might be a more equitable alternative. to imply that all smokers are rude and inconsiderate and cancer. Additionally, some students are allergic to Smokers definitely do have some rights, but the health, intention~l.ly intrude upon non-smokers. The problem is s .. ,oke. It is curious that the administration is sensitive legal, and aesthetic rights of non-smokers should be that smokers have the right to intrude, and non-smokers to one student's paint allergies, yet does not recognize paramount
"Crossfrre" is a regular feature of the Amicus Curiae. It is an open forum for students to present views on controversial issues. Any student interested in writing on an issue for "Crossfire" should drop a note with Elizabeth Dopp is a third-year studentfromAlaandria, his/her name, year and topic in the Amicus hanging ftle. It is not necessary for a student interested in writing VA. She received aB A. in History from Duke University on one side of an issue to find a party to write the opposing view. Although "Crossfue" topics are subject in 1989. She had planned to eventually become a to editorial approval, opinions submitted wi~ not be edited by the Amicus staff. "Crossfrre" submissions will prosecutor and seek the death penalty for all smokers, not be printed anonymously. · · · but now figures that they will kill themselves anyway. THE AMicus CURIAE Monday, September 30, 1991 9 Attention men: Rape is our problem too car to his apartment, least of all a sexual assault. Those realization: I threatened her. To her, I was a potential concerns are part of a woman's reality, right? rapist. I wanted to catch up to her to tell her that I was Andrew Herzig That reality has struck hard oflate as four William and O.K. I wished I could alleviate her fear and absolve Mary women have been sexually assaulted in the last myself of guilt by association. The situation even an couple of weeks. Ask any of your female friends if they gered me a bit because I felt as though I was judged Men, try this experiment sometime: Walk down the have given the incidents a second thought. Perhaps a unfairly. Of course, I could do nothing. I slowed down street alone. Be sure that you know where you're going woman already has asked you to walk her from the and watched her enter her building, looking over her and that you don't linger too long or look lost. Pay library to her car. You do it, but by the time you hit the shoulder the whole way. attention to the clothes you're wearing-are all your books again maybe all is forgotten. Later, I understood the profound implications of this buttons buttoned? Do your pants hug your butt a bit too The fact is , rape, sexual assault, and the threat of both encounter. I realized that in this scenario, the woman I tightly? A void making eye contact with other men on the affect men as well as women. The symptoms are much walked behind could have been any woman-a friend of street. Maybe you ought to hold your keys so that they less obvious, and as such much more insidious. One mine, a lover, even my mother. And a rapist could jut out between your fingers, just in case. event showed me how deeply the link runs between replace me. The obvious struck me-any man can be a Does all this sound-silly? After all, a man has nothing men's violence against women and normal interaction rapist. Women, for their own protection, must look at all to fear when choosing a parking spot or walking from his between the sexes. men in this light, even ones they have relied on and loved Late one evening I left a friend's apartment after a for years. My tinge of anger disappeared; she had reacted visit. It was a nice night so I felt like walking home. As not to me personally, but to the threat that I represent I started down the walk, I noticed a woman about my age because I am a man. across the street and 50 feet ahead of me. She hadn't yet It all boils down to this: Men, with many important seen or heard me; we were alone on a poorly lit road. She exceptions, are not rape survivors. We do not live with Here's strolled calmly and seemed to be enjoying her walk and a fear of the violence of the opposite sex. We men need the beautiful evening. not wonder whether a woman whom we trust could turn When I crossed the street, she finally caught sight of out to be a rapist. We have the privilege of this ultimate me out of the corner of her eye. By the time I was on the liberty-freedom from fear. It was one of us, a man, who you thi.Bk ... sidewalk behind her, she had visibly tensed up. She attacked the four women of our community. Let us try to clenched her purse to her side. Her gait quickened. She understand, to stop pushing this terrifying question aside seemed frightened. I came to a terrible and frustrating as though it is "her problem."
tion a sore loser at the expense of a to speak. It's too late for me, but LETTER, from page 2 )udge' s reputation for fairness and integ perhaps the new moot court team rity. At a minimum, the Board should can ensure that a judge will not removed as a judge. I deeply re formulate procedures for dealing with have his or her integrity tarnished sent the Board's action, and hope these types of situations that at least because of a crybaby. that in the future they do not sane- affords a person in my position a chance Mychal Schulz (3L)
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4 JJ F;; I (3tj ~o~!4oB~ o R.."D£12.....·" r "A 1fl-c: }J£ r~ HB~ '1 don't particularly like smok . ing, but the people who smoke H-oo [) ii".u::s , ~ rJi.. . 1il-\l~TS (l ) : 10======Monday, September 30, 1991 THE AMicus CUiuAE Alum receives Oliver Wendell Douglas Fellowship To encourage the many stu do? through the roughs tomorrow. I Amicus: Does that bother you? day. dents who are feeling dejected have to go to the capitol and get about the tight job market this Ziemer: Well, in the morning, I sworn in by the State Supreme Ziemer:Well,it'snotasifldon't Amicus:Assuming one or more year, we sent a reporter to Mil sit on the lawn mower and cut the Court to practice law." How still get paid for it members of the class of '92 is waukee, Wisconsin to interview tees and greens on a golf course, ever, there are some big advan aspiring to obtain a fellowship notedalumnusandattorney(yes, and then in the afternoon I sit on tages too, you know. Amicus:That is important. So, like yours, what advice can you he passed the bar!) David Ziemer a big tractor and pull gang do you have to have malpractice give them about how to proceed for his impressions of life after n:towers behind me to cut the Amicus:Like what? insurance now that you free-lance in their continued academic law school. Ziemer's story roughs. as a lawyer after slaving all day endeavors? should prove inspirational to all Ziemer:The great intellectual like an illiterate sharecropper? students with concerns about Amicus:So, you're really a discussions. Just the other day Ziemer:Oh, the most important whatthefuturemayholdforthem groundskeeping peon who's for example, a guy said "So, ya Ziemer:Malpractice insur thing, I think, is to treat it the in their own legal careers. thankful for every twenty-five think it's gonna rain today?" and ance?!!! Are you crazy? I can't same as you would a full-time centsanhourhemakesovermini we had a long debate on whether even afford auto insurance any job. Startthedayearly,studyfor Amicus: Congratulations on pass mumwage? or not it was going to rain. He more. I'm broke! You know eight hours, and then go home ing the bar, David. What are you took the position that it would, those student loan things? and don't worry about it any doing now? Ziemer: Well, if you have a prob but I argued that the storm would They'rereal. Youreallydohave more. lem with euphemisms ... pass us by and the bad weather to pay them back. Ziemer:Thank you. I've ac would clear up by afternoon. And Amicus:That sounds like very cepted the Oliver Wendell Amicus:No, it's OK. We can I was right! Amicus: Wow! good advice. Do you have any Douglas Fellowship at the Green pretend you received some. ob That's the really gratifying fmal words for the AMICUS Acres School ofLaw in Bumble scure fellowship. But, isn't it thing. We actually resolve our Ziemer: It sucks, man. I should readers? fuck, Wisconsin. rough to have to deal with a bunch political differences. Later that have gone the LL.M. route in of dumb yokels all day? day, this same guy came up to me stead of taking this fellowship. Ziemer:Just tell them I told Ar Amicus:Fascinating. What area and said "Yup, guess you were Then I could still defer. nold Ziffel all about everybody of law does one study there? Ziemer: Yes, it is, but I think my right" When was the last time at Marshall-Wythe and Arnold three years at Marshall-Wythe oneofyourCrossfirewriterssaid Amicus:Well, do you have any says, "Hey." Ziemer:The fast paced, rapidly prepared me very well on that that to his or her adversary? recommendations for M-W stu growing field of turf law. score, at least. Also there's no shortage of dents who may be dumb enough Amicus: What about ZsaZsa clients among the other employ to want to follow in your foot Gabor, Dave? Are you two as Amicus:Turf law? Amicus:! understand. Do any ees, I mean, students. I'm doing steps? close as the National Enquirer other problems arise out there on a bankruptcy filing for one, and seems to think? Ziemer:Yes. Very big field. the course? there's another guy who's just Ziemer: Well, it helps to spend a There's really no way to prop stupid. Then there's the me lot of time and money at the Ziemer:Let'sjustsayfirstchance erly handle, say, an antitrust suit Ziemer: Well, it's kind of awk chanic on the course. Every time Green Leafe. I never would have we get, we'retelling01iverwhere between Toro and Jacobsen un ward to have to say to your boss, he cuts a finger, we sue gotten this position without Glen to stick his pitchfork and going less you know the difference I mean, the Director of the fel somebody ...everybodyt Already F"IIVAL L y (TOT T/(£ /I'OW .I C.ITN CHEC.I( I DON'T .I - Is the library thermostat controlled in Richmond? By MATT HOLLORAN Another rumor is that the thermostat is turn the temperature from tundra totem Enquirer would suffice. Just something As a recently indoctrinated, I mean in controlled in Richmond. Could this be perate. When it is cold outside I do not to occupy the time! (Butpleasedon'tput ducted member of the Marshall-Wythe true? Do the fellow classmates I see want to be cold inside! If in fact it is true Law review articles in the stalls because Law school community I have been im shivering and turning blue have the Big that the thermostat is controlled in these will only beget more profanity.) pressed by several aspects of "THE Brother of Temp in Richmond to blame? Richmond surely a law school can find a Surely a few extra copies of popular COLLEGE!." Unlike my undergraduate Do we need a new cable channel to let M remedy, especially one with such a large magazines is not too much to ask in order institution (Loyola-Md.) the administra W students know that it will be 85 and environmental law contingent. to eliminate the embarrassing phenome tion here believes in full disclosure of sunny outside but we'll need to carry The bathrooms too have a solution. non oflavatory limericks. The stalls cannot news events, even negative ones. The fleece or thinsulate lined clothes because People probably write on the walls be be shortened any more without violating extra-curricular activities are numerous the library is 55 degrees with a wind chill cause of boredom! So to counteract, put the "constitutional" right to privacy. So and enjoyable, e.g. the P.A.D softball of 10 below? The reason both students magazine racks in the stalls. Yes, Time, perhaps a little leisurely literature in the game in which we 1L'scommittedassault and professors carry food into the library Newsweek, People, or the National "reading room" will do the trick. and battery on the combination 2L-3L is to keep it cold. • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• team (c.f. the score). Moreover, the at And what about the bathrooms, the mosphere is friendly and warm. graffiti? Is this necessary? Why do men :Top ten reasons Verkuil is: Speaking of warm, who controls the -I have it on authority that the women's ski resort in the library? And why do room is \)Oetry free - persist in writing grown men write on the bathroom walls? obscenities? I am assuming, (yes Profes ~leaving W&M to head AA ~ The library. Why is it that regardless of sor Spencer, assuming) that the cleaning • By GREG BRUMMETT • the temperature outside, I see students in ladies do not scribble messages on the • 10. Free towing. • sweatshirts and winter jackets? Does Mr. stalls while they work. : 9. "Hey, things change." • Freeze live in the basement? Some stu Who designed these stalls anyway, The • • dents believe in the conspiracy theory, i.e. Architectural firm of Master Yoda, the • 8. Longer beach season and no tunnel. • • PSF not only monopolizes drinking cups Munchkins and Randy Newman? Are : 7. One too many tickets from Parking Services. • in the library [albeit for a good cause] but these "quasi-walls" important for male/ • it also manages to keep the AC just above female bonding? These must be anti-graf : 6. Tired of hot, humid summers. freezing so unwitting students have to buy fiti walls. Why else would the stalls be : 5. Wants to live in a house built in the 20th century. the forest green "William and Mary Law" short? You know, "Don't scribble be : 4. Tired of participating in sorority scavenger hunts. sweatshirts. Have you noticed the num cause someone could be watching." ber of 1Ls wearing these items? It's But, I do not mean to complain without : 3. Has finally been in every building at the Pottery. September, we just experienced a heat offering solutions. The library solution is : 2. Tired of giving directions to tourists. wave, and sweatshirt sales are up 25%! an easy one - save a little energy, and : 1. Radar detectors are legal in Florida. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Collect them all! This week: Hanging judges of the Bushrod tournament! More clip 'n' save Marshall-Wythe trading cards Elizabeth THE AMICUS CURIAE Monday, September 30, 1991 12 year has agreed to donate $5.00 to the fund for every order of $250.00 received from Return of Casino Night M-W students and faculty who mention the company's advertisement in the Amicus. The ultra-popular party from last fall, Casino ight, will be held again on Friday, PSF asks that students and faculty show their appreciation by using U-Travel for October 18 in the Campus Center Ballroom. Scheduled for the weekend immediately callbacks and holiday travel. U-Travel makes daily deliveries to the law school. after fall break, the event will coincide with the Law School's Homecoming. The Public Service Fund is hosting this event for the second time, along with help from the Alumni Affairs Office. Professors and staff members will deal blackjack, Free Flicks craps, and roulette during the evening, leaving a few tables open for high-stakes poker Free Movies are shown every Monday evening in the Charles Center in Tucker Hall games. Featured mid-way through the evening will be the door prize raffle. Last year, on the main campus. As a service to our readers, the Amicus provides this handy, clip the raffle included limo ride , stays at bed & breakfast houses, aerobics memberships, and save schedule of flicks your student fees have probably already paid for: and fish tanks, among other sought-after prizes. Tickets for Casino Night can be purchased in advance for $10.00 and will go on sale TONIGHT: Jules et Jim (French with subtitles) soon in the lobby. Those attending can enjoy unlimited beer and soda, as well as October 7: Drugstore Cowboy dancing to a live band, at the event. October 28: Gaslight November 4: Bananas November 11: The Man Who Knew Too Much Administrative Law Review welcomes members November 18: Eleni The Administrative Law Review is pleased to announce staff selections from the November 25: Blow Up Class of 1993: December 4: Brazil Caroline Berrettini Melissa Callahan James Entas Matthew Ide Theresa Johnson Laura Kerrigan John McGowan Tammy Moss BURRITOS ENCHILADAS Kelley O'Brien Kevin Oliveria TOSTADOS NACHOS Julius Rothstein Eric Stas TACOS TORTAS QUESADILLAS TACO SALADS Moot Court announces new bar members TAMALLES HILE RELLENOS The Moot Court Bar extends congratulations to the following members of the Class of 1993 who, by advancing to the Round of 32, are now eligible for membership. Robert G. Barbour Lisa Brook Jennifer Z. Brooks Scott M. Browning Deidre Cohen Scott Conover Clifton L. Corker Thomas M. Diggs Joseph M. English Eric R. Finley Brian P. Golden Andrew H. Herrick Damael Lee Hogans Sean S. Hogle Richard A. Hricik Tracy M. Humphrey Tim Kirtner John S. Koehler Kevin Kroner G. Scott Lesmes R. Lee Livingston John A.W. Lohmann Suzanne McGrath Michael McVicker Victor Miller Tammy Moss Joseph J. Quigley Heather Sue Ramsey Julius Rothstein Lauren Schaefer Sean N.R. Wells William R. Wilder Plans. under way for Bahamas blast PSF has already begun making plans for this year's Bahamas Blast Suitcase Party. The p,opular fundraiser, tentatively scheduled for January, is an excellent way to beat MEXICAN DEU the winter blues and help PSF raise funds for students working in public interest jobs DINE IN OR TAKE OUT this summer. Once again, U-Travel Service has donated a trip to the Bahamas Princess Resort in 220-4848 Freeport as the grand prize for the Bahamas Blast. K·MAIT SHOPPING CENTER U-Travel has been a consistent supporter ofPSF since the Fund's inception, and this ROUTE 60 IYPASS Eric Branscom --.~ mean nothing to...... lrS grammar he looks for in.- tor. Contestantscould~ authority with ilnptd:ybefare1he Schulz court, but failure to conju gate correctly resulted in verbaJ crucifixion in the future parfecl More than one hapless native was dispatched from the tourna ment as a result of Mychal's in sistence on perfection. . . ' t : ... ~-- - .. .. kl-•· ... --- .. ,. _"' _ _...... _ "' · , . ~· --· ·-.. . -4._ ,_. .... _, .~ ...... - ~- .. ,...... -.q- ...... _... THE AMicus CURIAE Monday, September 30, 1991 13 Totn Petty and the Heartbreakers rock William and Mary By BOB DICKINSON tour stage set to the Burg. fifteenminuteencore, was a showcase for HerHeart"andincluded"AmericanGirl" "Somewhere,sornehow,someonemust The show's centerpiece was Petty's Petty's material from the 70s, 80s, and and an abbreviated version of "Break- ofkicked you around some." One of the "magic tree," but not to be overlooked 90s. down." The talented Campbell played great lines from rock and roll. See Men's were a life size totem pole, an oversized The enthusiastic audience was on its mandolin on these numbers. The final Room, Main Hallway, Stall #3. (Apolo- cigarstorelndian,andafull suit of armor. feet from the first song. ·The biggest song of the set was a rocking rendition of gies to the Dean, but I feel compelled to The light show featured "crystal" chande- crowd pleasers were numbers from Petty's "Runnin' Down a Dream." The show also cite to authority.) liers suspended over the stage and audi- 1989 disc, Futl Moon Fever. The crowd included four songs from the new album, Theauthorofthatline, tune-smith Tom ence, a full size rear projection screen knew the lyrics to all, and competed with Into the Great Wide Open. Petty was at William and Mary Hall with behind the stage, and a touch of 60s psy- the sound system on the refrains. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers like his Heartbreakers last Wednesday, Sep- chedelic effects, including a strobe light. A cover of a tune by the "great Irish to have fun when they play, and in the tember 25. The band celebrates their · But don't get the wrong idea- this poet,"VanMorrisonwasincluded,aswas process they make great rock and roll fifteenth anniversary on this tour, and bandisnotallflash. TheHeartbreakers theRogerMcGuinnco-writtentune,"King music. A big time was had by those they are doing so with style. Fresh from a can and do rock. The one and three of the Hill." Drummer Stan Lynch was attending, which leads to the only down Cap Center date, they brought a big-time- quarter hour performance, followed by a featured on vocals on a cover of the Count note of the evening. Five's"PsychoticReaction,"followedby Petty commented that this was the Video reviews a boogie woogie instrumental featuring "mostintimate"concertofthetour. While pianist Benmont Tench. This number I'm sure he was referring to the relatively segued into an inventive solo by guitar small size of hall, he may as well have Thuiilbs up, thutnbs down wizard Mike Campbell in which he got been alluding to the small size of the By STEVE SCHOFIELD sure to keep an eye out for the cock different feedback lines going on two crowd-5500ofanavailable9000seats, and MICHAEL REYNOLDS roach scene, my favorite part. guitars and then played blistering licks on according to the ticket office. Paths of Glory- (1957; Directed ***************** a third. Campbell and Petty must have a The blame for this poor turnout rests by Stanley Kubrick; starring Kirk Hidden Agenda- (1990; starring separate tractor-trailer just to carry the not with theCollegeofWilliam and Mary, Douglas) Frances McDormand and Brian Cox) many Rickenbackers, Fenders, and Gi- or with William and Mary Hall as a venue A stark, grim tale set in France dur A political thriller set in modem day bsons used in the show. for rock concerts, but should be placed ing World War I, the movie deals with Northern Ireland, this British produc During Campbell's solo, Petty took squarely on the shoulders of Cellar Door an ill-conceived attack by the French tion deals with the suspicious killing of THE HAT from a magic trunk on stage, Productions. I was lucky enough to hear Army upon a German stronghold. The an American lawyer investigating civil and the band broke into "Don't Come apromofortheconcertonHamptonradio attack was ordered by an egotistical rights abuses by the police. From this Around Here No More." During this station 106.9 the Friday before the show, General seeking a victory in order to event the movie begins to unravel a number, Petty was joined on stage by andfriendsinRichmondsaythepublicity obtain a promotion. When the effort larger conspiracy with great impact on President Bush and former Presidents there was not any better. failed, the General ordered three ran the British political scene. This con Nixon and Reagan. In fine Bram Stoker What do promoters do, if they don't domly chosen soldiers to stand trial for S?iracy is discovered by the high rank style, Petty drove them from the stage by promote? William and Mary is a great cowardice in order to divert attention ing police offlcial sent to Belfast to brandishing a huge peace symbol. place for concerts. Cellar Door is the one away from the poor decision to attack investigate the death. He is assisted by An acoustic set began with "Listen to whodeservestobe"kickedaroundsome." and his own incompetence. This film is the dead lawyer's companion. The story based on actual events that took place becomes more involved, but to reveal in 1916. any more would simply give away the • Steve: This was a very well done plot. small film. The setting is dark and fore • Mike: "Agenda" defmitely seems boding throughout and it effectively to have one of its own when it comes the FAX conveys some of the horror that trench presence of the British in Ireland and SERVICE warfare entails. It stays within the the machinations of certain Conserva 804-220-0366 event and does not spend much time on tives in Britain. Despite its obvious character development, the war itself is slant, the movie does have some dra the main character. Kubrick presents matic and suspenseful moments, but PRINTING this drama to show the absurdity of war those are more toward the end than the and how man loses much of his human beginning, which seems to drag a bit. ity in the process. Though Kubrick This movie will also be very difficult shows examples of the irrationality of for many Americans to wade through if men's actions in times of war, he never they aren'tfamiliarwith the situation in addresses the larger issue of how one Northern Ireland or Irish and British can be rational in the midst of war, accents. which is by nature absurd in contrast to Nevertheless, if you're an Anglo conventional daily life. I recommend phile or just enjoy a thriller, you might WHERE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION this film as an interesting study dealing enjoy this recent video release. IS AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST with war and how it affects attitudes in • Steve: This is a somewhat enjoy the various ranks of soldiers. able movie, yet it was very paranoid. Compl~te Offset Printing • Copies While-U-Wait - • Mike: Although I agree with most Mike is correct in that the movie gained Color Copies Available ofwhatStevehas to say about this ftlm, momentum as it went along, yet for me I didn't think quite so highly of it lt is it crashed into a brick wall when it tried Expert Course Packet Preparation! indeed very realistic, but I feel too to cross the line between fantasy and much impact is lost on the small screen, reality (I can't spoil the fum other than Reading Files Maintained On Request even thoughitisablackandwhitefilm. to say it is a conspiracy involving real For a variety of reasons that are hard to government officials). I admit that I am , , articulate Paths wasn't as compelling biased against movies which purport to • typesetting • resumes as it could have been. Perhaps that is allege horrible crimes which involve a because there have been so many other mixture of fictional and real characters. • FAX service • invitations anti-war ftlms, especially since Viet There were some good Irish folk tunes nam, and this one offers little that is and a likable cop figure, but too many new when seen in comparison. Even questions were left unanswered at the WE PROVIDE QUALITY, SERVICE & LOW PRICES though this film is available to be conclusion -leaving you to wonder if checked out of the law schoollibrary at thestoryreallyhappenedorifitwasjust no charge, I can only recommend it for an Irish nightmare. Only recommended 220-3299 fans of Kubrick or grim war films. for conspiracy lovers or I.R.A. suppOrt · ·948 Capitol Laridirig·Roaa Williainsbur~. va. .Across· from DMV Those who do check it out should be ers. 14======Monday, September30, 1991 THE AMICUS CURIAB . Film Review The Commitments: guts, soul and following your dreams By STEPHANIE CANGIN mental vocalist (played by 16 year old Commit1Mntsisa tale about guts and soul That doesn 'tmean that the film doesn't ''Sayitloud,rmblackandrmproud!" Andrew Strong). To round out the group and following your dreams. It does not provide it's share of laughs. It's one of 'Iballine causes a few peculiar stares as. (and to get girls) he recruits the Commit feature the green rolling hills of Ireland, those "life" movies that takes you along the very white manager of The Commit- mentettes. and there are certainly no Leprechauns. for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, and 1MIIlS urges his very white band to adopt Once the band is assembled Rabbitte The ftlm is set in the inner city ghettos of makes you want to get in line to do it the mouo. But in this movie version of tries to impress upon them the fact that Dublin and reflects a numberofpeopleon again. The spirit that the band instills in Roddy Doyle's novel, The Commitments, they are a soul band. "No more Guns 'n' the dole. its members is better than any pot of gold. the band does indeed fmd their Motown Roses and no · more Soupdragons," he soul and become black and proud, in spirit instructs them. And soulful they do be if not in pigmenL come. In fact the pianist tells his priest The movie's protagonist, Jimmy Rab during confession that he has lustful Book Review bitte (played by Robert Arkin), crashes a thoughts featuring the song "When a Man wedding reception and announces to two Loves a Woman" by Marvin Gaye; "Percy Exercise your sexual psyche friendsthathe'sgoingtoform a band. To Sledge," the priest corrects. find members, he puts an ad in the news The film's stars now deserve to be By NATALIE GUTTERMAN paper asking for people with soul. What called actors. They were among the 1500 I Shudder at Your Touch: 22 Tales of Sex and Horror Rabbiue gets are people lined up at his unlrnown Dubliners who auditioned for Edited by Michele Slung doorstep citing musical influences from the movie. Most were musicians before "There is no sexual act that is not dangerous. And every caress, no matter how The Smiths to Barry Manilow. Even his their shot a film stardom in The Commit innocent, has the power to open our lives to the dark mysteries of desire, the places father (Colm Meany) chips in his Elvis ments, but they pull this off well. Director where outrageous fantasies and fears are held in check." impersonation. (Elvis' picture is promi AlanParker(Fame,MississippiBurning) This is just the book to let those fears loose. I Shudder At Your Touch is a nently displayed in theRabbitte' s home- has done a fme job in bringing Doyle's macabre compilation of stories penned by 22 of the most compelling horror right above the pope's!) novel to life. writers, including Clive Barker, Stephen King, Carolyn Banks, and Ruth Rendell. Rabbitte finally acquires a drummer, a The movie isn't one where the band Each author has a very distinctive style of writing and a different way of playing saxophonist, a medical student pianist, a · walks off into the sunset, happily ever with your mind and making your flesh crawl. trumpeter/guru named Joey ''The Lips" after. It's about the members struggles Although the topic of each story in some way relates to sex and horror, with Fagan (Johnny Murphy) and a tempera- personal, professional, and musical. The every succeeding tale you read, you get a new perspective on how our basic drives of sex and survival effect our everyday lives, and how easy it is for these instincts to rage out of control. Reading this book is truly an exercise of the sexual psyche, for as you delve deeper and deeper, you are unsure whether you are driven by horror or pleasure. You'll encounter a wide array of kinky, perverse, and bizarre characters, such as a cricket-playing vampire, a sleek sea creature, a feline native girl and a Tiger Man, ~ a plastic religious statue that preaches X-rated enlightenment, and a salon owner who knows the price people will pay for perfection. A caveat: Do not be mislead by the title. These are tales of sex and horror. Not FIRM sexual horror, or horrible sex. They are not about sex crimes, nor are they love stories gone awry. Rather they are a unique collection of tales that force you to confront the fact FINDERS that we are human, and the basic forces that drive us are perpetuation of the spe . cies and survival. These tales manipulate our erotic anxieties and turn them into a form of art, so that we can take a closer look at those things we are constantly ~ trying to avoid. Legal Job Services. We Help You Put Your Best Resume Forward. Firm Finders is an employment service created specifically to help attor neys and other legal professionals fmd jobs. You simply complete a ques tionnaire telling what geographic area, firm size and practice area you prefer. From there, Firm Finders will compile a list of firms that match your-criteria. Firm Finders then works with you to ensure that your resume and cover letters are properly prepared, and returns them to you completely ready for mailing. You just sign the letters and drop the materials in the mail. We offer four affordable and convenient plans. 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Kirk Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 QJ~~~ES (703) 982-3711 •.• Merchants Square •WilliamSburg, VA •253-1847 . • 4 t I • • • • • t. - ~ ~ .: • ' •• . ~ t I I . ,. ..' , ..- - .-- -.-. -·- • ..I,. ... o t , Monday, September 30, 1991 THE AMicus CURIAE======:::=.==::::=::==::::=:==:==::=:= 15 . . · - ~ -· - ... _~...:_:__ _:""" - =-_--: ·- :-__..: ~r The·Commitments pay homage to American . s9Ui'}~Qls - • -- • ~ • ~ ~ "' ~ f'... • - - (.. .:-:.~ . \ ~.. ~ By KEVIN WALSH writing credit for the song; other artists, appreciated soul talentslikeOtisRedding just wants to get out and doesn't care ''The Commitments" Soundtrack: including Led Zeppelin (''Whole Lotta and Wilson Pickett. This might even where; the backing .~~ ~an <;l :{luid in- True-Eyed Soul Love", "Bring It On Home") and the explain why a hot version of Redding's strumentation combine: to.mak:e _!his one "The Commitments" , Original Rolling Stones (''Time Is On My Side") (and more recently, the Black Crowes') of the al~um's standout_~ ~ks ; · '.'Treat Motion Picture Soundtrack have ripped off whole songs from black "Hard To Handle", wasleftoffthesound- Her Righf' and "Slip A way, ... sunK,bY Rock and Roll, before it was a means to artists and gotten away with it. track,despiteits being played in the movie. Robert Arkin____, who p l ay~d ijle S: P~ it- sell cars and floor wax, was a blues idiom The Commitments (though technically The vocals of Andrew Strong are this ments' manager, Jimmy Rab~itt~. if! Ute for sex. Hot, sweaty sex. So it's fitting notarealband) areoneofthelatestinthis album's biggest revelation. From the filmandneversanganote'"'7'"areaJsobo.th that much of rock and roll music, from long line. Rather than ripping off their incendiary "Mustang Sally" to an ener- impressiv~ ..MariaJ?oyle , from th.e~lack Elvis Presley to Vanilla Ice, could be soul idols, the Commitments pay them getic take on "In The Midnight Hour," the Velvet Band, contributes two s tunning viewed as The History of White Men tribute. And what a tribute it is. kid belts out these songs with a freshness performances to thealb.um, the.eroli:cally lmitating Black Men In Order To Get Theattractiontosoulmusicisnotonly and exuberance that is nothing short of charged "I Never Loved. A Man" and Girls. Go tum on MTV and waitaboutten its melodic beauty, its incisive lyrics and exhilarating. Though he does mis-step a Mary ("My Guy") Well's swinging kiss minutes. Marley Mark and his Funky itsbouncingbeat,butalsoitsfeel. There's few times, as in his uncharacteristically off"ByeByeBaby". Bunch will come on and you'll under- a qedication and emotional depth to soul stiff reading of "Dark End of the Street" "The Commitments" soundtrack is a stand exactly what I mean. music, perhaps especially the singing, that and the occasional "ad-lib" that sounds a surprisingly satisfying and faithful hom- Unfortunately, this often lead to white is as undeniable as it is inescapable. little forced, Strong's performance on this age to a great era of American music. If it artists flat-out stealing from black artists To their credit, the song choice here is record is inspiring. Listen for his version leads one kid to go out and investigate (see Pat Boone's pathetically white ver- hard to second-guess. The powers behind of ''Try A Little Tenderness" to be one of James Brown or Otis Redding then it will sion of Little Richard's ''Tutti Frutti"). the Commitments have for the most part the big songs of the fall. have accomplished its mission. Ifit teaches The Beach Boys plagiarized Chuck Berry avoided obvious, though marketable, The rest of the cast acquits itself nearly one kid the difference between Wilson so blatantly for their"Surfm' USA" thata Motown re-treads and "Big Chill"-isms, as well. "Destination Anywhere" is a Pickett and Wilson Phillips, the wodd is a court demanded that he receive complete concentrating instead on relatively under- dynamic sing-along tale of a woman who much better place. Dancing about architecture Don't Try This At Home: Melodic pop with an edge By KEVIN WALSH beat, sing-along chorus and big at his best when conveying . (including the strangely moving To Happen" and "Moving The Billy Bragg, Don't Try This At guitarsoundaddtheperfectlight complex sentiments, as on ''Tank chorus "Over here I Over there I Goalposts." The former is a Home touch. It is a small masterpiece. Park Salute" - a tribute to his It's the same everywhere/ A boy classic put-down which includes Don't Try This At Home is Billy Bragg's background is late father- or his exploration cries out for his mother before he the great twisted Kinks reference Billy Bragg's fourth album of as a "busker", a British street of the connection between pro dies for his home") and "Dol "You're a dedicated swallower melodic pop with an edge. musician, and his frrst few al fessional athletics and organized phins" by Fred Neil (including of fascism." "Moving The Sometimes the edge is self-dep bums were stark, energetic af religion in "God's Footballer". the album's worst lyric "I know Goalposts" is a touching acous recating, sometimes it's heart- fairs featnri.ng Bragg and his Only two of the songs are that peace will come I When all tic love song, as effective and breaking and sometimes its po electric guitar. Imagine Bruce covers: "Everywhere," a look at our hate is gone"). evocative as the metaphor in the litical. Butit'salwayssurprising Springsteen 'sNebraska done by World War II racism through a Bragg is clearly at the top of title. and it's always thought-provok- an angry British Chuck Berry on Vietnam mentality written by his form here, especially on the Music this tuneful and funny jng. He's an absolute rarity on speed and you have a good idea Greg Trooper and Sid Griffin, two standout tracks that begin and heartfelt and smart doesn't today's pop scene, an English of what those records sound like. formerly of the Long Ryders the album: "Accident Waiting come around every day. Angry Young Man in the tradi It is perhaps this training that tion of Van Morrison, Graham spawned his unerring ear for Parker and Elvis Costello. And melody. As on his last album, unlike those three lately, he's however, Bragg is backed by a consistently on-target. full band for most of the album's Billy Bragg is a Socialist. 16 tracks, including an all-star Good Music Let's get that out right up front. cast of progressive pop stars It turns some people off to the including Peter Buck and Mi point where they can't listen to chael Stipe (of REM), Johnny him. Some of his earlier songs Marr (ex-Smiths) and Kirsty Great Prices do have the feel of a political MacColi. The album's sound is The Band Box has the lowest prices on speech to them and the preach impressive and varied. ing can get annoying at times. The songs cover a variety of Compact Discs and Tapes in the area. What makes it so easy to take is topics, from heartbreak ("Trust") that it's always done tunefully to regret ("You Woke Up My Compact Discs Tapes .Video and it's always done with a sense Neighbourhood", "Mother of the of humor. His Day-Glo tour T Bride") to English right-wing fa Blank Tape Music Accesories shirts proclaim "Sun - Surf - naticism (''The Few"). Bragg is Socialism". His political views are toned MORE THAN JUST We buy & sell down a little on this album and he THE HITS! used CD's. concentrates instead on personal fJ politics-the games two people •Great Selection Mon.-Sat. 10-9 can play with each other. One of •Special Ordering the album's best songs, and the Sun. 12-6 first single (look for the hilarious ~ • Hard to Find M1V video) is "Sexuality" which Imports deals with ... well, sexuality. m E ...... It's not as goofy as it sounds. The lyrics ask that people break ~. ·:ot~~ down the walls and meaningless .1;< n.> . v sexual distinctions and hang-ups BOX TAPES & COMPACT DISCS that divide them, ending with the plea "Safe sex doesn't mean no Williamsburg Shopping Center sex/It just means use your imagi- . , , , , Monticello A.ve _& Richmond Rd - nation." It sounds real P.r~f!y_ _ on paiei.li~t: tile bO~cy back 110·3146 AfriGap art exhibit at Muscarelle is clearly a "must-see" :~ ~ By KATHRYN O'CONNOR . in the concept of the extended family which Those who revel in the visual arts must includes the dead as well as the unborn. experience the new exhibit at the Mus Birth, adulthood, marriage, and death are carelle Museum of Art. African Art: celebrated with affirming traditions that Power, Wisdom and Passages will be on provide a sense of connectedness for the display through November 10. individual and society. Relief decorated, The exhibition is on loan from the Min functional pottery adorns graves of ordinary nesota Museum of Art and presents a wide citizens while royal gravesites display terra variety of objects created by peoples of cotta likenesses of the dead. sub-Saharan West Africa and the Congo The Muscarelle exhibit will be accompa region. Included are masks, figurative nied by several informative talks and films. sculptures, spears and knives, textiles, Mary Lou Hultgren, Curator at Hampton sceptre, fly whisk, stool, pipe, ladle and University Museum, will present a gallery divination tray. Many of these pieces talk African Art: Power, Wisdom and Pas were owned and used by chiefs and impor sages on Sunday, October 6, at 3:00p.m., tant persons, while others were functional followed by two short films A Great Tree objects. All show a careful attention to Has Fallen and Benin Kingship Ritual at detail and aesthetic beauty. 4:00 p.m. The films will be repeated on The objects on display represent the Monday, October 7, at 12:15 p.m. diversity of African culture. The artists' On Sunday, October 13, two films, Afri works are not only visually pleasing but can Carving: A Dogan Kanaga Mask and challenge the viewer intellectually as well. African Craftsmen: The Ashanti, will be For example, ornate masks are used by shown at 4:00p.m. and repeated Monday, councils of elders in decentralized African October 14, at 12:15 p.m. society to communicate council declara Dylan Pritchett, a nationally known sto tions and judgments. The masks are pow ryteller, will present African Stories and erful symbols of authority common to all Myths on Sunday, October 20, at 3:00p.m., citizens of the larger society. In central-_ followed by a film Togu na and Cheko: ized society, however, individual chiefs or Change and Continuity in the Art ofMali at kings exercise power through the ceremo 4:00 p.m. The film will be repeated Mon nial use of masks. day, October 21, at 12:15 p.m. Visual arts are more than expressions The Muscarelle Museum of Art is on of beauty in African culture. They are Jamestown Road next to Phi Beta Kappa used to foster social harmony and personal Hall. There is no admission charge, so be growth. Motifs on gold weights and cloths sure to take advantage of this visual feast. illustrate directive proverbs. Many of the The museum is open Monday through objects on display are used in ceremonies Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:45p.m.; Satur Yoruba, Nigeria Courtesy of the Minnesota Museum of Art of passage. Most African cultures believe day and Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Gelede Mask, c.20tb century, wood ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• : Sucking up the Seventies : FILM DEVELOPING • • • The Seventies Grad Thing • Second set of prints • • • Saturday night, October 5, 8p.m. to 1 a.m . • • $3 admission • • Free beer, soda, chips • Trinkle Hall (indoors!), Student Center • Live D.J. playing your favorite tacky hits of the seventies FREE • Prizes for the best '70s outfits: EVERY WEDNESDAY • Best Leisure Suit • Best Bump/Funk Dancers • Ask for HLocal Lab" and get • •Best Disco Dancers • Second Set Free along with • Low Prices -when brought •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• in on Wednesday. 24 exp. Kodacolor 4. 95 WITH STUDENT I.D. FREE Curling Iron With Massey·s Permanent Waves lOo/o W&M Student Discount Camera Shop *DESIGN CUTS *CUSTOM COWR 447' PRINCE GEORGE STREET PJ *PERMANENT WAVES *MEN & WOMEN WILLIAMSBURG, VA. • PHONE 229-3181 ..~ ·:; NE:~US REDKEN Pa111 Mitchell ~j-~n 445 Merrimac Trail next to Farm Fresh I l & ' • : - •• • ...._ ... . l I • ~· • - - - - ·-- . - -:_-:;:--_-_-_-_-_ - _ - _ -_--:._-_ -_- _-___:...._ - _-_-_· _ -_-_- _---_ - _ - _-....::....:...._ -_ -_-_- _ - _-_-_- _-_-_-_-_ - _ - _-_-_---::::_ - _ -_- _-_:_ - _-_--- ~: _-_- _:_- _ - _- _ - _-! -! - -· THE AMICUS CURIAE Monday, September 30, 1991 17 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 and Crim Dell amphitheater, 9 a.m. to I p.m. • DRAPERS' SCHOLAR: Chris Heimann, ¢e I990-I99I Drapers' Scholar will answer • GIFfED J_.EARNERS CLASSES, 9 a.m. to II :30 a.m. questions about the program, 4pm, Room I27. o C}IILDREN'S ART CLASSES: Muscarelle Museum, 9 a.m. to I2:30 p.m. • MARY & Wll.LIAM SOCIETY: Open meeting, 5:30pm, Room 239. For more info contact W&MTHEATRE: "A)l theKjng"s Men,"PBK, 8:15p.m. Judy Conti (lL). • SniDENT PUGWASH: rooms A&B, 8 p.m. SUNDAY,OCTOBER13 • FILMS: "African Carving: A Dogon Kanaga Mask," anq "African Craftsmen: The WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 . Ashanti," Muscarelle Museum of Art, 4 p.m. Free. • LECfURE: "Issues in Education" by Secretary of Education for Virginia, James W. Dyke Jr., sponsored by Student Education Assn., Dodge Room, PBK, 7:30p.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 • MEN'S SOCCER: W&M vs. American University, Buscta Field, 7:30p.m. • FILMS: "African Carving: A Dogon Kanaga Mask," and "African Craftsmen: The Ashanti," Muscarelle Museum of Art, 12:I5 p.m. Free. THURSDAY,OCTOBER3 • CAP.RIOLE: ODU Recital Hall, Fine & Performing Arts Center, 49th and Elkhome, 8 p.m. • TOWN & GOWN LUNCHEON: "The Civil War in Yugoslavia," Anne Henderson, assistant professor of govermnent, Campus Center ballroom, I2: IS p.m. TUESDAY,OCTOBER15 o CAPRIOLE: Great Hall, Wren Building, 8 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 • SUGGESTED OCPP DEADLINE FOR NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INTEREST JOB FAIR: OCPP learned this week that 22 new employers have registered since nm they received the initial materials. You should check the revised employer list to identify new ntAI>moN employers. Registration materials for second- and third-years are in OCPP. Although the CON11NUES suggested deadline is October 4, you may contact employers after that date. • MEN'S SOCCER: W&M vs. UNC-Wilmington, Busch Field, 7:30p.m. • PHYSICS COLLOQUIA: "Advanced Sensors for Industrial Applications (Photons and Phonons from kT to 50 keV)," speaker: David Scott, E.I. duPont de Nemours and Co., Small 109,4 p.m. (Coffee at 3:30p.m. Small 123). SATURDAY, OCTOBERS • HOUSING PARTNERSHIP: 9am- 3pm, for more info contact Audra Miller (2L) or Cheryl Bullard (2L). • '70'S SUPER GRAD THING: Indoors at Trinkle Hall, 8pm- I am, admission $3.00. Free beer and sodas, DJ music and prizes. • COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PROGRAM COLLECTION: W&M Hall parking lot and Crim Dell amphitheater, 9 a.m. to I p.m. • GIFI'ED LEARNERS CLASSES: 9 a.m. to II :30 a.m. For info., call ext. I2362. • CHILDREN'S ART CLASSES: Muscarelle Museum, 9 a.m. to I2:30 p.m. For information October is Reggae Month call ext. 12703. • FIELD HOCKEY: W&M vs. Univ. of Pacific, Busch Field, 3 p.m. at the Green Leafe Men's Soccer, W&M vs. East Carolina, Busch Field., 7:30p.m. • WOMEN'S TBNNl.S: Eastern Re~\on ieam Qua\iflers, "Busch iennis Courts. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 PHI ALPHA DELTA • GALLERY TALK: "African Art: Power, Wisdom and Passages," by Mary Lou Hultgren, curator, Hampton University Museum; Muscarelle Museum, 3 p.m. The Law Fraternity That Offers Social Activities And More! • FILMS: "A Great Tree Has Fallen," and "Benin Kingship Ritual," Muscarelle Museum, 4 p.m. • WOMEN'S CROSS COUNI'RY: W&M High School Invitational. We are an energetic group looking for new • WOMEN'S TENNIS: Eastern Regional Team Qualifiers, Busch Tennis Courts. members and new ideas. We offer you MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 • FIELD HOCKEY: W&M vs. UNC, Busch Field, 3 p.m. new friendships, help in learning the ropes • FILMS: "A Great Tree Has Fallen," and "Benin Kingship Ritual," Muscarelle Museum, 4 p.m. here at school, and an opportunity to make • CISSY PATTERSON LECTURE IN UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS: "The Gam bler's Ruin: An Excursion in Applied Mathematics," by Joel V. Brawley, Mathematical a meaningful contribution to the school Sciences Department, Clemson University; Andrews 101, 2 p.m. • PAPER: "Sex, Confession, and the Lash: Changing Legal Regimes in New Haven, 1640- and the community during your years at 1690," by Cornelia Hughes Dayton, History Department, University of California, Irvine; IEAHC, Swem Library, 7:30p.m. Marshall-Wythe. Come check us out! TUESDAY,OCTOBER8 Drop a note in the P~D hanging file or call • HACE GENERAL MEETING: Bill Merck will speak on "The New University Center," Campus Center, room E, 1 to 2 p.m. 565-3671 for more inform·ation today! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Social Events Members' Benefits • WOMEN'S STUDIES BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: "Women and Communication: Achieving Credibility and Autonomy," Ann Chaney, speech, Charles Center lounge, Tucker • annual softball game • outline bank Hall, noon to 1:15 p.m. • annual Crabfest • class registration advice - • STUDENT ASSN. SPEAKER SERIES: "An Evening with Maya Angelou, "Trinkle Hall, 8 p.m. • band parties • contacts with lawyers, • informal get-togethers judges, and professors THURSDAY,OCTOBER10 • TOWN & GOWN LUNCHEON: Speaker: Hans von Baeyer, Physics professor, Campus who are PAD members Center ballroom, 12:15 p.m. Service to Community • special student loans • W&M THEATRE: "All the King"s Men," PBK, 8:15p.m. • annual Toys For Tots FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 camprugn • WOMEN'S SOCCER: W&M vs. Notre Dame, Barksdale Field, 4 p.m. Service to the Student • W&M THEATRE: "All the King"s Men," PBK, 8:I5 p.m. • teach law-related educa • used book store • WOMEN'S SOCCER: W&M vs. George Washington University, Busch Field, 7:30p.m. tion in area high schools • guest speakers SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12-TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 • repair homes with Hous • summer phone bank for • FALLBREAK ing Partnerships incoming lLs SATURDAY,OCTOBER12 • COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PROORAM·COLLECTION: W&M Hall parking lot I ( } • { • ~ ., "t • • "' · • . - THE AMicus CURIAE ~onday,Sep{ernber30,1991 18 Mychal' s Myopia Dream team chosen; Smolla will not join Skyhawks By MYCHAL SCHULZ Bydayandonweekendshe'llbeacorner Durham Skyhawks in the World Football The Huskies totaled over 600 yards in As all law students are aware, few back for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. League. Professor Srnolla contends, and offense against a team ranked ninth in the things in life are certain. Death, of course, By night, he' ll be a pinch-runner for the I paraphrase to avoid tort liability, that country. That victory, coupled with Notre taxes, and a few others, such as a Toronto Atlanta Braves in their drive for the NL this move does not mean that his athletic Dame's blowout of ~chigan State, indi Blue Jay swan dive in September. The West banner. I knew losing Otis Nixon career is over. To which this writer asks, cates that, despite all the talk about parity most talented baseball team in the Ameri hurt the Braves, but now they're really what career? in the college game, there is still an upper can League- and yes, that includes the scraping the bottom of the barrel. *************** elite. Granted, Florida was upset by ~nnesota Twins-are poised to lose the • From the "hardest to believe" depart A struggle of titanic proportions will Syracuse, but there is no greater horne division to Boston for the third time in the ment: I've heard that some people in this take place ~on day night, September 30 at field advantage in college football than last five years. The only question is, who law school feel that for a woman to play 10:00 on Busch Field. At that time, the the Carrier Dome. The Gators will re chokes more? The baseball team on the softball is somehow "unladylike", or that second-year softball team Abuse of Dis bound. For once, there is no clear-cut field, or the fans in the seats, who have to if a woman plays softball, she is probably cretion, who should know all about the favorite to win the national champion pay more than seven dollars for a hot dog? gay. Obviously, high LSAT scores and Titanic after the Bushrod Tournament (it ship, especially since all the big-name *** * *********** impressive academic credentials do not also went down), will meet ~arshal l's teams play each other. And the Heisrnan Well, the dream team that will return translate into a lower level of ignorance or ~uders for bragging rights in the law race, despite the media attention focused the USA to basketball glory has been stupidity. Not only is this irrelevant, but school. Be there. early on David Klingler, is wide, wide named. The expected bevy of stars are it detracts from the very real athletic talent ********** ** * * * open. Ty who? Doesn't he play for that there: Jordan, Ewing, Robinson, ~ic. of the women at ~arshall-Wythe. I al Finally, a note about college football. 0-3 team? All this makes for a great Conspicuous by his absence, however, is ways hoped that students in this law school Washington turned some heads a week college football season. It should be fun. Isaiah Thomas. Whatever one feels about would, besides being highly competent ago by pounding Nebraska in Lincoln. Until next time, peace. Thomas' antics on and off the court, and lawyers, be free from ignorant stereotyp especially the gross immaturity he dis ing. I'm continually disappointed. played when the Pistons lost to the Bulls *************** this past spring, the fact remains that he This week, theProfessorCharles Koch Let us arrange your call back travel! was one of the best and most consistent A ward - which goes to a person who stars in the NBA for the past decade. If actually possesses athletic talent, though Daily deliveries to the law school Larry Bird-well past his prime basket you'd never know it by looking at them ball years- is on the team, Isaiah Tho is shared by third-year Dannon Williams mas should be there as well. Of course, it and first-year Susan Fitzgerald. Dannon .i)l TRAVEL won 'trnakea difference because the USA was recently seen on a tennis court at will walk away with the gold, but the Steeplechase, dispelling notions that her ~ ·~SERVICE powers that be in American basketball idea of athletic endeavor was to go shop goofed .. . again. ping. Onlookers were amazed that 1) she *************** was actually playing tennis, and 2) Laura We Support the Marshall-Wythe Public Service Fund From the "hard to believe" depart Ashley apparel was versatile enough to ment wear on the court. • Our own Steve Schofield dislocated ~eanwhile, Susan, desperate to watch Mention this ad and U Travel will donate $5 to the Fund his shoulder by, well, sleeping. He was the Notre Darne-~ichigan State game at with your purchase of $250 or more· apparently having nightmares about Ten Second Street Cafe, threatened to lay the nessee's trip to South Bend to meet Notre bartender out if she did not switch the Dame later this fall. game onto the television. The bartender Call253-1212 or 877-7227 • Illinois beat Houston, 51-10. David quickly complied upon realizing that Plan now for Fall break and Holiday travel! Klingler for what? Susan was serious. Nothing gets between • 'The first year men are mad at me for Susan and her Irish. saying that the first year women will beat *************** U Travel Service • The Village Shops at Kingsmill • them. Truth hurts, doesn't it? While Professor Rodney Srnolla will 1915 Pocahontas Trail • Williamsburg, VA 23185 • From the "harder to believe" depart be visiting Duke University next spring, 'Certain restrictions may apply. Offer expires December 31, 1991. ment: Neon Dion Sanders has gotten a there is no truth to the rumor that he is part-time job for the next couple of weeks. really going to Durham to join the Raleigh- -11-= =-It .. 1-= =~It .. 1-=-lt .. -=I =~It -tl~=~lt CO-ED • SHAPING & FIRMING • BODY BUILDING POWER LIFTmG • DAILY WORKOUTS TANNING BED • JACUZZI • SWIMMING POOL SAUNA • VITAMINS • SUPPLEMENTS 1228 RICHMOND ROAD OPEN 7 DAYS WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185 (WILLIAMSBURG SHOPPING CENTER-BEHIND ROSES) 229-5874 Monday, September 30, 1991 THE AMicus CURIAE======l9 Break out the lycra shorts try bicycle commuting By ROBERT F. CHURCH in Tianjin, China 77%. sions.annually. spend an hour in the saddle you will burn Now that the Law School parking lot Automobiles in the United States con In addition to being a clean and practi up over one third more calories than if you has been bulldozed and the administra sume almost ten million barrels of oil cal means of transportation, cycling pro drove. That'slikeanextrameal, two jelly tion has suggested parking in Toano and daily, but if American commuters bicycled vides tremendous fitness benefits. With doughnuts or three packs of peanut taking the shuttle bus in, it seems an ap to work an average of 1.25 times a week, the exception of cross-country skiing (a M&M' sand a Coke every day you cycle. propriate time to make some notes on the need for Middle East oil would be rare pleasure on the Peninsula) there is no Clock yourself someday door to door bicycle commuting. This is also a season eliminated. better aerobic workout available. Safer when driving and then biking. Onee able topic since the United States is again In terms of Marshall-Wythe;< students, on the joints and bones than running or you' ve factored in tourists, cross-walks, gearing up for war in the Persian Gulf, faculty and staff, a conservative estimate aerobic dance, cycling can provide an confusion comer, and the half mile walk underscoring our nation's insatiable ad of daily gasoline consumption would be excellent form of alternative exercise for from the parking lot, you may even be diction to oil. 300-400 gallons a day,-roughly 60,000 anyone whose legs have revolted against able to do the commute faster on a bike. There are basically four good reasons gallons a school year. To put this in poundingcementor doing the Jane Fonda What's more is that Williamsburg is a to leave the car at home, break out the perspective, you could drive 1,200,000 drill. truly great town for cycling. It's small, lycra shorts and hop on the bike: 1) it's miles on the amount of gas members of Consistent biking will increase aerobic the traffic is light, drivers are generally good for the environment, 2) it' s good for the law school community use each year capacity, give the body more energy for considerate, and when- after you leave you, 3) it's probably just as fast as driving to commute, which would be 40 times carrying heavy books and staying up late this sleepy 'Burg- will you be able to when you consider the long odyssey in around the planet, or two and a half round nights, and will produce a set of gams that bike commute again? from satellite parking, and 4) it's fun. trips to the moon. would make Greg LeMond proud. Lastly, cycling is really cool. When Consider these statistics. Fifty-four The environmental impact of automo Cycling at moderate speeds, the body. else can you wear rubber pants, leather percent of all working Americans live bile use is, of course, not limited to the burns between 600 and 1000 calories an gloves and mirrored Oakleys without within five miles of their job, but only destruction of the planet's fossil fuel re hour. Without aerobic exercise, the aver being arrested? But please, remember 1.67%commutebybike. lnJapan 15% of serves. Car emissions are the primary age sedentary person (law student) will Mr. Safety and always wear a helmet the population engage in bike commut source of air pollution, and 30,000 deaths use only 1800-2400 calories a day. This (Editor's Note: Statistics cited in this ing; in Groningen, Netherlands 50%; and in the U.S. can be attributed to auto emis- means that if you commute by bike and article are from Bicycling magazine.) Golf tip: A steady head is the key to good golfing By TOM BOOK and putt them all toward the hole. In order to keep your head ways remember, you usually can firm grip on your shaft, (don't With the graduation of Dr. Experiment with hitting on dif steady after you stroke the putt, go for it again in about 15 min squeeze too hard), your patience Love last May, I have assumed ferent places on the head. Even keep your head down, count "1, utes. and concentration will be paid the awesome responsibility of though most putters have a mark 2, 3" to yourself, and listen for · To reiterate, the key to good off with the sweet, blissful relief offering golftips to my law school on them to designate the sweet the sound of the ball falling into putting is a steady head. If you of getting in the hole. See you on colleagues. The first tip I have is spot, very often the true sweet the cup. The sound of the fric keep a steady head and keep a the links. to forget everything Dr. Love spot is somewhere else. Once tion between balata and the plas ever told you about golf. you find the sweet spot, make tic sleeve of the hole is surely one No matter how you look at it, your own mark on the club and of the sweetest sounds known to putting is going to make up about then head to the first tee. mankind. Colonial 4'l0fo (){'JOur score. hs \he o\d Once you are on the green, When putting, it's best to visu saying goes, "Drive for show, inspect the surface of the green alize your body as a pendulum. One-Hour putt for dough". Because good between your ball and the hole so · The head and shoulders remain putting is essential to getting in you can read how the green will steady while the putter swings the hole, I think it's best we start break (how the ball will roll once through the ball. If you move Photo there. it is struck). Putting stances are your head, your shoulders will One of the most important very individualistic, so take time follow and the ball will be pulled 229·3001 things in putting is finding the to fmd one that is comfortable offline. • One Hour Service sweet spot on your putter. You for you. The disappointment of miss need to know your putter-hold The most important thing to ing the hole when you were so ·All sizes from 3"x5" to 12"x18" it whenever you get the chance. rememberis"S1EADYHEAD". close will no doubt haunt you • Same Day Enlargements and Posters Your hands, the shaft and the I like to say that phrase as a little until you reach another hole. • Wonderful Frames and Albums head should all work as one. mantra when I am putting, However, just put any bad putts The best way to fmd the sweet "STEADY HEAD, STEADY behind you, it happens to every ·Passport Photos spot is to put 10 or so balls in a HEAD, STEADY HEAD, body once in a while, and it's FREE SECOND SET OF PRINTS or RO LL OF FILM circle about 5 feet from the hole STEADY HEAD". nothing to be ashamed of. AI- EVERY T UESDAY William and Mary SPECIAL with ID card open 7 days a week 43 1 Pri nce George Street Q9 across from Baskin Robbins and the Cheese Shop -· Sterl ing Silver Ear rin g~ . 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Supreme Court granted certio ated on the effectiveness of their were performed by first-year bail ASSAULT, from page 1 Some participants in the compe rari to hear argument on two is opening and closing arguments iffs, and third-year, alumni, and tition remained in the building sues - whether salvage law or their knowledge of the record, faculty judges. have been reported with the single until 1:00 a.m. pending posting the common law of finds should the substantive content of their Moot Court Advisor Judy phone the college maintains in of the evening's results. When apply to the case, and whether an argument, their extemporaneous Ledbetter and Chief Justice Rob the law school parking lot. questioned as to why his office injunction barring disturbance of ability, and their composure and ert Bryant both described this McGrew said his office has did not increase patrols, McGrew the human remains on board courtroom presence. year's competitors as outstand been working to increase student said that his office was not in could issue. Each side had fifteen minutes ing, and both noted comments safety by checking campus light formed by the law school ad Competitors received the to argue, and petitioners were made by alumni and faculty ing and keeping hedges trimmed, ministration of the tournament. problem and some relevant cases given the option of reserving judges about the level of skill but said that there "probably Associate Dean Connie Gal on September 6th and had ap some of their time for rebuttal. displayed by the student advo hasn't been" an increase in po loway said that her office failed proximately two weeks to pre All competitors had to be pre cates. lice patrols in the wake of the to inform McGrew of the in pare for the first round of argu pared to argue either side of the The high level of competition recent assaults. In addition to the creased use of law school facili ments. Those weeks were spent case. and the quality of the student two assaults on the 20th, two ties in the evening hours during reading the problem and cases This year the entire law school participants contributes to Mar William and Mary graduate stu the tournament. Galloway said and doing additional research to had the opportunity to partici shall-Wythe's success in national dents reported being sexually as she would keep Campus Police prepare for judges' questions ·on pate in the tournament. The moot court tournaments. In two saulted earlier in the month. informed of such events in the the appropriate standard of re ninety-four second year competi of the last three years, William Several students voiced con future. view, the lower courts' fmdings tors took part in 157 argument and Mary has won first place in cern about the seeming lack of experience and no solid views on legal of activists such as Operation Rescue at Asked to comment on his impressions PREVIEW, from page 1 matters. Dellinger suggested that either abortion clinics and Dawson v. Delaware, of the Preview , Professor W ermeil said,the all presidential appointees be approved which questions whether a defendant's two day session "really put into focus , in him to name two important Supreme Court without question or a system be created membership in an org!lJ!ization may be a very powerful way, the kinds of changes cases from the last 20 year . Marshall requiring full concurrence between the used against him in the penalty phase of taking place at the Supreme Court now Wythe Profe sor Michael Gerhardt, ex Pre ident and the Congress in appointing trial seeking capital punishment. ?Jld for the foreseeable future. " pressed gra e doubts about Thomas' hon Supreme Court members. esty, saying that if Thomas' respon e to Among cases on the Court's docket the Senate were truthful there may be this term, and explored during the pre cause to question his intellectual capacity. view, were Bray v. 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"I will be classical music atmosphere. surprised if there are more than 30 votes against him." Most of those attending expressed 467 Merrimac Trail (Rt. 143) qxn 11 am Surrl3:ys rrrn dissatisfaction with the direction that the Court nomination process has taken in the ~7069 last five years. Denniston said the process has become political theater, with seri ousness rising only to the level of what is Now featuring a a political necessity. According to him, Thomas gave vague answers to avoid daily special for being "Borked" and the Senators, though If our products were any better huffmg and puffmg did not press too hard, William and Mary they would be illegal. for fear of insulting part of their constitu encies Students with The result, said Dellinger, is the confir mation of justices like Kennedy, Souter, · current I.D. and apparently Thomas-men with little 4854-17 Longhill Road •Williamsburg • 220-9596