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VOLUME xxx • NUMBER 1 FRIDAY, SEn'EMBER 9, 2005 CONNECTICcrr COLLEGE, NEW LONDON, CT Conn Suffers Another Drop in U.S. News & World Report Rankings BY THOMASMcEvoy the quality of students admitted, and Fainstein, Due to various financial NEWS EDITOR alumni giving rates. U.S. News gave blunders under Gaudiani's leader- Conn a selectivity ranking of 27, and ship, the College has accumulated a U.S. News and World Report the College's acceptance rate last substantial debt since she left the released its annual college rankings year was still a competitive 34%. "If College in 2000, which it has been late last month. Connecticut College you look at the overall picture, the paying off ever since. was ranked 36, along with Union College is doing hetter," Cardenas Eric Cardenas noted that the College and Whitman College. said. College recently balanced its budget Conn's latest ranking represents a At the same time, the College's and is currently working to improve decline in its position from last year, performance in financial areas was its financial resources. In particular, when the College stood at 35. Ever not as strong as its admissions data. Cardenas mentioned a capital cam- since the College reached its Conn received a financial resources paign that the College is preparing unprecedented best placement of 25 rank of 39 by U.S. News and a fac- to launch. "The capital campaign in the 2001 edition of the U.S. News ulty resources rank of 100. Out of will help in a lot of different areas," rankings, its position has consistent- the top 50 liberal arts colleges Cardenas said. ly fallen. according to U.S. News, only two Moreover, the alumni giving rate Despite Conn's latest fall in the other colleges received a worse used by U.S . News in their ranking As New Orleans deals with the a!termarh.JJtK1Jtrinaa.handful oflblane students from Connecticut will attend Conn for a semester. (Cryan! rankings, Director of Media ranking in this category. methodology is an average of the J Relations Eric Cardenas noted that Conn began experiencing finan- past two years. The College's alum- the College has nevertheless illus- cial difficulties shortly before the ni giving rate last year was 51%, CC to Welcome Local Iulane Students trated areas of improvement, partic- resignation of Claire Gaudiani, the therefore the data used by U.S. ularly in terms of attracting students, College's president before Norman News, which indicates a 7 percent BY CHRIS BuONINCONTRI Prayer services were held in the Harkness Chapel on US News and World Report Rankings discrepancy, is using old statistics. STAFF WRITER Tuesday, September 6th. Members of the Connecticut The Strategic Planning College community showed their concern and support as Committee conducted a survey in Within the last few days, students and faculty mem- they prayed for friends and family affected by the disas- December of 2003 to assess the bers of Connecticut College have begun organizing var- ter. ways various College constituencies ious relief efforts in response to the destruction caused A student who attendedthe service later commented, view the institution. The Strategic by Hurricane Katrina. Such efforts range in scope from "It's beautiful how members of different faiths can come Planning Committee was charged by collections and fund-raisers to hands-on volunteer work together and pray for those in need." President Fainstein during the Fall at the site of the recent disaster. In addition, the College In addition, Connecticut College has extended tern- 2003 semester to evaluate the plans to welcome a small handful of local Thlane stu- porary enrollment to those who were to attend schools College's vision of itself as it dents for the semester. affected by the storm. As of now, three students from approaches its centennial, as to Wednesday's OVCS fair showcased a few of the Louisiana are attending class at Conn, commuting to derive achievable goals for the relief programs put into motion by members of the school from their homes. Accommodations are under- future. The Committee found that Connecticut College community. Students have started way for additional students from Tulane, Loyola, and the College's consistent decline in an SGA funded club dedicated solely to aiding the vic- other affected universities to live on campus until their the U.S. News rankings to be a tims of Hurricane Katrina. schools resume classes. growing concern among various The club, as well as other independent volunteer The category-five hurricane left at least half a mil- members of the campus community. services, is currently collecting for those in need. The lion people without power along the gulf coast, accord- President Fainstein, according to donations include non-perishable food, bortled water, ing to Fox News. Countless homes have been destroyed, Eric Cardenas, believes that the blankets, tents, batteries and diapers, and monetary con- and the list of missing persons continues to grow. College's "first and foremost focus tributions, Although estimates continue to increase, currentfig" should be on education and not the Representatives from the NLCM (New London ures put the total damage at approximately $100 billion. Thi~graph shows Conn CoUege'sranking trend Yen J represents the year 2000. (Mcevoy) Collegiate Missionaries) were also at the fair to recruit The devastating effects of the hurricaneon both theJocal cantiJ;JJJed..sa!c-pagc,J;i.. luntee interested in.yisiring one of the affected areas. and national economies are yet to be seen. Groton Sub Base Survives Connecticut College Welcomes Class of 2009 BRAG; Will Remain Open BY RACHEL GAINES EOITOR-IN~CHIEF BY CHRISTIAN CLANS.,. Lieberman and Dodd also offered STAFF WRITER their support. August 27 through 31 marked Team Connecticut studied many this year's freshman orientation pro- As our academic year came to a thousands of pages of data regarding gram for the class of 2009. close in May of 2005, the Pentagon every aspect of the BRAC process Housefellows, Governors, student released an extensive list of military and the consequences of closing the advisors, transfer advisors, interna- bases and facilities that it intended to sub base and ultimately found a tional advisors, Alana sisters and close or consolidate in the name of large number of inaccuracies in the brothers, Soul mates, peer educa- cutting unnecessary spending. Pentagon's recommendation. tors, as well as members of SAC and Included on that list was the subma- Among the inconsistencies were SGA were on campus the first rine base at New London, a sure incorrect financial estimates regard- Saturday to greet the newest mem- landmark for any student who has ing environmental and local eco- bers of the campus community. walked the caged pedestrian bridge nomic impact. It was determined The beginning of the day was towards the AC. that the closure of the base would geared toward providing informa- The list of closures and consoli- cause more than a generation of eco- tion for students and their concerned dations was the result of the Defense nomic strife for the state. From a parents. Sessions on local banking, Base Closure and Realignment military standpoint, New London is information services, and the work I (BRAe) Act of 1'990. In conjunction far closer to China and North Korea of the administration gave first year with the release of the list, the - two countries that are being close- students a few moments of peace as President appointed a commission of ly watched by our military and gov- their parents listened intently.

I nine members - mostly retired mili- ernment - than Kings Bay, GA As in past years, the first portion tary officials - to serve the purpose where the New London subs would of orientation included the of reviewing and assessing each clo- have been moved. President's address to parents. sure or realignment recommenda- Most importantly, Team President Feinstein was joined by Popular spe:LkerJamie lfushingron, rerurning for JUsthird orientation, greeted students IYitha message of muticulturalism Jinddiversity (Web . tion. Based on eight very specific Connecticut relied on the rich histo- Martha Merrill, Dean of Admissions criteria, the commission would then ry of New London and Groton and and Financial Aid, Theresa Amerati, (water), Central I (wind) and multi-culturalism, returned to the issues of safety and sexual respect. turn in a modified list to the its submarine program as well as its Interim Dean of the College com- Central 2 (fire) competed in a num- school after receiving positive feed- The issue of drinking was also President, who would either approve close relation with and proximity to munity, Andrea Rossi- Reder, ber of games that won points for back from previous lectures at the addressed in both serious and or disapprove the list before sending Electric Boat. A billboard on 1-95 Interim Dean of Freshman, as well their dorms. By the end of week, College. The basis of Washington's humorous fonns. Student advisor it to Congress for final confirmation. promotes Groton as "the Submarine as SGA president Eddie Slade '06. Central 2 had accumulated the high- lecture was building trust. By asking and housefellow skits touched on Among those criteria were: base Capital of the World". SUBASE At the conclusion of the presi- est score and won a free party on the students hard questions about them- the issue as well as a number of capabilities in both the present and New London is the most capable dential address. parents were asked beach courtesy of the College. selves and their comfort levels at other important problems facing future in various respects, environ- military facility in the country in to leave so their children could The following days were jam colleges, he aims to break down first year students. The housefellow mental and economic impacts of regards to the silent service, and has begin integrating into the communi- packed with informational work- some of the walls that can divide a presentation on "Roommate closing or realigning a base or facil- been consistently renovated and ty which will serve as their home for shops broken up by more light- community. Survival Skills" had students rolling ity, and the general impact on the refurbished since its opening. No the next four years. The rest of hearted activities. [Quote about The powerful "Equology" lec- in the aisles of Palmer. Between surrounding area. other subase in the country is capa- Saturday included house meetings being busy]. Perhaps the most ture regarding sexual assault was being "sexiled," having to share co- When the sub base was revealed ble of holding as many subs as New run by the housefellows, meetings important workshop was the annual also brought back for orientation ed bathrooms, and confronting a On the 2005 BRAC list, politicians London. with each student's SA, and the Honor Code presentation run by the and was eye-opening experience for roommate who's a little /too/ friend- and citizens united and mobilized in On August 24th, the BRAC com- ever-popular "games on the green." Office of Student Life. Dean many students. The program is for- ly, the seniors managed to cover an effort to prevent the base from mission voted by a vast majority to This year's orientation theme Millstone and Hopkins-Gross ran matted more like a play than a lec- many problems they would discuss being closed. Team Connecticut was strike New London from the closure was "In Your Element." The campus the program with the hope that the ture and encourages students to later in "Roommate Survival Skills, headed locally by John Markowickz list. Scores of happy citizens flood- was divided by region and each sec- new class would share the same openly ask questions of the Part IT." and fortified in Washington, DC by ed the streets and honked their horns tion was given an element with respect for the Honor Code as gener- actors/characters in the play. This During the evenings when stu- Congressman Rob Simmons. which to create a cheer. In addition ations of Conn students. allows a more productive dialogue Governor Rell and Senators continued on page 5 to the cheer, North (earth), South Jamie Washington, a speaker on within the student body regarding continued on page 5 NEWS SPORTS A&E The Conn men's and women's soccer The field hockey team, as well as Some of Conn's finest art professors teams are gearing up for another season other CC sports squads, got a new home currently have new works on display as of tough competition and exciting as Silfen Field's naturalgrass surface was part of the annual faculty art exhibition In action. Check out the fall sports pre- replaced with a turf field. See p. 7. the Cummings Art Center. See page 4. glJi:...... ,.. ... ;,,;,;;:...... :.;;,;dview on page 8.

L -, .' 1; • SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 • THB COLLEGE VOICE • EDITORIAL&OPINION •" Conn Falls Short When it ". Public Policy Comes to Providing Utilities Literature . The total cost of tuition for the 2005 - 2006 school year is $41,975. This price should certainly afford the most basic needs of the modem, globalized world that we live in. However, since the beginning of this academic year the College e-mail system has shut down repeatedly, Economics and this past week two of the most populated dorms on campus experienced intermittent extended power outages. Electricity and Internet are staple commodities to modern living, not just perks of an expensive liberal arts education. Not only are these failures embarrassing to. the Film school, their implications are highly detrimental and have the potential for serious conse- '. , quences, Beyond basic living essentials, Conn deems academics its highest priority. Unreliable Psychology access to the Internet disrupts the productivity of classes: students are unable to check course web pages, post homework assignments, e-mail professors, and research course-related materi- History al. 'For seniors who are embarking on their post-graduate job searches, e-mail is the primary source of the networking that is essential to finding a job. The Internet is an integral resource in the world for which Connecticut College is preparing us, and something that we should not Sociology have to live without. " The power outages that occurred in KB and Larrabee resulted in students missing class- es and near health emergencies. Students lost work on their computers when the power failed, Art History and 'lost contact to the outside world when cell phone batteries died. Electrically powered ~111 clocks could not go off Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Students reliant on Women~ Studies electrically powered health apparatus ran the risk of suffering medical lapses that could not be helped by the necessary devices. How can we expect not to fall in ranking status with failures such as these? If the Politics College wants to maintain, let alone augment its prestige in the eyes of its community mem- bers, peers, and the larger world community, basic lapses in functioning such as these cannot occur. Although we appreciate the efforts made by the administration to improve student life, Environmental such as changes to Cro, there are certain basic standards that need to be met. Most important- Studies ly, students should be able to go about their lives at school without such preventable and prob- lc.w~tic disruptions.

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The College London Decision opposed by conservative justices Rehnquist, Scalia, itirailable on request by calling (860) 439-2813: Voice will not publish letters deemed to be Thomas, and swing voter O'Connor. The above named: lease refer all ad inquiries to the Business a personal attack on an individual. The Dear Editor, liberal justices were the ones that cost several of out neighbors in New London their homes, and opened the )v,ta~ager, Allison Glassman. The College Voice College Voice cannot guarantee the publica- Here's a sarcastic note of thanks to the liberal wing door for other cases of abuse such as a small business , reserves the right to accept or reject any ad. tion of any submission. Letters should be of the U.S. Supreme Court for its majority ruling last owner in Oakland who lost the tire store his family has The Editors-in-Chief shall have final content single-spaced, no longer than 300 words, June in the Kelo v. New London case, which found that owned for decades so that Democratic Mayor Jerry approval. The final deadline for advertising is and must include a phone number for veri- eminent domain - the right of the government to usurp Brown could pursue a long-coveted housing develop-a , 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding publi- fication. Please send all letters as a Microsoft private property, with compensation, for pnblic use - ment plan. ., cation. Word attachment to: [email protected] allows our City of New London to kick numerous resi- Quite simply, this is what happens when society and . , dents off the land and out of the homes that they have its leaders devalue the sanctity of private property. \I; inhabited for decades in order to build a new shopping While private property is often railed against in left- II '.i mall. wing circles and among many students here at Conn as I The rationale used by liberal justices Ginsburg, a tool of inequality to be toyed with by a paternalistic " Breyer, Stevens, Souter, as well as swing voter and cavalier government, it should be appreciated that !Kennedy, was that the economic benefits derived from this is what happens when those attitudes are applied to Ithe new shopping mall amounted to necessary public real-world situations, when the urge to strengthen gov- use. Previously, this aspect of the Constitution has ernment's hand in the development of society trumps jalways been interpreted to mean that the government individual property rights. can take your property to build crucial public structures Right now, Republicans in states across the country The Voice is currently seeking a such as highways and airports. As outgoing justice including Connecticut, with the help of many outraged Sandra Day O'Connor pointed out in her dissent, the Democrats, are pushing legislation to curb the effectsof new standard allows the government, incredibly, to Kelo v. New London. For anyone who stands against politically left-of-center columnist become the broker transferring the private property of this movement or continues to rail against private prop- one individual to another private individual. It doesn't erty rights, I would be surprised and interested to hear take a genius to figure how this new interpretation could why. Better yet, explain its wisdom to our neighbors in to be featured on a weekly basis. 'be manipnlated by various levels of government in the New London who suffered the consequences of Kelo future to casually strip people of tbeir legal property in and its attendant ideology. Do it quick, though, before hopes of boosting the economy. the moving vans and the bulldozers get there. Interested? Call x2812 It strikes me that because this ruling benefits busi- nesses many people may assume that Kelo was decided Chris Devine '06 by the Republican-appointed conservatives on the THE COLLEGE VOICE Special Thanks to Box 4970 • OFFICE (860) 439-2812 • E-MAIL: [email protected] ,• Michael Dreimiller of Information SerVices EDITORS-IN-CHIEF • • NIKHIL AMARENDRA IYENGAR, EDITOR NEWS EDITOR JULIA LEFKOWITZ A&E ------for making this issue of THOMAS McEvoy RACHEL GAINES

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HEAD COPY EDITORS SPORTS EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR PETER STERLING DERYL PACE AMy LEE • MELISSA PEASE through hours of • Assocura PHOTO EDITOR LIZ CRYAN tedious labor. · · • THB COLLBGB VOICB • SBPTBMBBR, 2005 • 3 OPINION THE SMALLEST MINORITY JERUSALEM-IlANOI CONNECTION NIKJIIL AMARENnRA IYENGAR • OUT IN RIGHT FiELD A YOM FREEMAN • OccUPIED TERRITORY American progressivism has a force or imprisonment to gain access long and honorable history. The abo- to those wallets. A lit- in its institutions, laws and cultural litionist movement, the women's trol' In both countries you can still on safe driving techniques. The welfare state is based on tle over a customs. Although both Israel and suffrage movement, and the civil see structures belonging to the for- 7. In both countries the govern- several misguided premises. First is m 0 nth Viet Nam have their own ethnic rights movement of the 1960s all mer colonial powers. In Viet Nam, ment has some role in the state the premise that the people are the ago I left minorities, the dominant nation (the he!ped America come to embody its for instance, a prison used by the media (though in Israel, the media is slaves of the state. Second is the Hanoi, Jews in Israel and the Viet people in highest values: freedom, justice, and French is still partially standing in free to criticize the government). premise that the state is more impor- Viet Nam Viet Nam) forms the basis for the e:lluality before the law. Like the pro- Hanoi. Israel and Viet Nam have national tant than the individual. Finally, the aft e r country's purpose. The government 4. Both countries are war tom. TV channels and radio stations. gressives of third premise i~ that need creates spending represents the majority. Israel has had to fight five major However, Israel does not have state- yea r s right. While our current government m y Futthermore, those Jews and Viet wars, most of which threatened its run newspapers. It should also be before, clearly reflects these premises, spring people living outside of Israel and existence. Sadly, it continues to fight clarified that in Israel the state funds today's pro- American tradition has always held semester studying there with a group Viet Nam are influential in their a war of survival today. Viet Nam the channel more than it controls it. gressives that the government is the servant of of students through Connecticut respective Diasporas. In fact, both has also had wars with its neighbors, also claim to the people. Something has gone College's Study Away-Teach Away peoples living abroad continue to such as China, and has also fought 8. Singing is a major part of the be helping drastically wrong. program. It was an experience of a invest in their countries and either great powers such as France and the culture, both during leisure time and minorities. Progressives tend to justify the lifetime. 1 continued living there maintain some links or visit (the United States. Tbe history oflsrael's on national holidays. On top of this, However. welfare state's abrogation of individ- throughout the summer as well, Iewish people probably do so more and Viet Nam's wars plays an inte- karaoke is popular in Viet Nam, and today's pro- ual rights by saying that the income- interning at a museum. During this then the Vietnamese though). gral role in defining the atmosphere to an extent in Israel. Folk/national- gressivism, producers don't need all of their time I not only increased my lan- 2. Both Israel and Viet Nam in these countries. Veterans are ist songs are still played on the radio in its quest to help groups such as the income, while the income-lacking guage ability but also made more employ conscription. All males and given the utmost respect and playa and performed at national events. poor and the racial minorities, advo- need some income. There are many inroads within the city by meeting females in Israel must serve in the role in strengthening nationalism. Children are taught these songs in cates programs that grossly violate flaws with this argument, if one can new people, especially students. military, and in Viet Nam men have 5. There are still people alive in both countries at a young age. Songs the rights of that smallest and most call it that. First, need does not cre- During my waning days there, I to serve. Women in Viet Nam do not both Israel and Viet Nam who took about battles and other significant vulnerable minority: the individual. ate right. I need to get good grades could not help but notice the simi- have to serve, however they do part in fighting their country's early events are still popular. A perfect example is the so that I can get a job after gradua- larities between Viet Nam and undergo some sort of military train- wars and building their homeland. 9. The coffee shop scene at night American welfare state, 'long sup- tion, but I would never claim that I Israel. Here are some of my obser- ing during their college years for a In both countries, these people are is similar in Israel and Viet Nam. ported by progressives. A creation have some kind of inalienable right vations: month or so in the summer. applauded on major holidays, espe- Many people come out at night Ilf the American left wing, America's to good grades (or a job, for that I . Both Israel and Viet Nam are 3. Colonialism has had its place cially Independence Day. because it is very hot during the day ~elfare state experienced trernen- matter). In other words, the simple nation-states. Israel represents the in Israel and Viet Nam. Israel was 6. Road accidents are a problem and the cover of night brings cool dt,ws growth under Democratic pres- fact that the poor need money does nation of the Jews, while Viet Nam once under the authority of the in both Viet Nam and Israel. Both welcoming air. Walking around the' idents such as Franklin D. Roosevelt not entitle the poor to anything. represents the Viet people. The gov- Ottoman Empire and later under the countries have a large national cam- city and parks is a popular activity, and Lyndon B. Johnson. For a long Additionally, who decides how ernment of both respective states British Empire. Additionally, Viet paign aiming to cut down on road In addition, small kiosks (called time, governmental redistribution of much income anyone really needs? propagates this character of a state Nam was once under French con- accidents and to educate the public "makolets" in Israel) selling various income was not a fixture of Any line of demarcation that would American life. It is now, unfortu- signify how much income is needed nately, and we have the Left to by an individual or a family would LIFETIME?!? SACRE BLEU! l!1ame. be a completely arbitrary creation • In today's America, the govern- handed down from on high by the ANDREW MEYER· I HAVE ADD ment confiscates portions of the government. Progressives and the legally-earned income of private cit- Left presume to know how much I wanted to keep my column as the deadline, you're slower than an those same words: negative 12 teams; the Vikings gave their izens, and then proceeds to hand it income you really need, rather than light as possible this year. old lady from Florida driving a Mets References: 86 defense some much-needed help, ont to those it deems deserving letting you decide for yourself. Unfortunately, after last year's molasses truck with a flat tire. Drug/alcohol related comments while the Raiders added at least 27 (namely, the poor). In essence, the However much disdain I have events, it is clear that our school is Upperclassmen, welcome back. that will make my parents regret decibels to their locker room noise. Jt~erican government extracts for the welfare state, I respect pro- heading in the wrong direction, and I'll spare you the corny comments signing up to have the paper mailed Ricky Williams announced that money from the income-producing gressives' desire to help the poor. it's time for someone to fire back about being a year older and a year to them: 420 he will come out of retirement to population, and gives that money to Clearly, there are needy people in and set things straight. I will reluc- more mature, and just remind you Amount of over/under predic- play for the Dolphins this year. This the portion .of the population that this country who must rely on others tantly relinquish my role as "lazy not to forget about Operation tions before they become lame: came within weeks of a totally unre- produces little or nothing. Most to survive. Ido not want America to piece of crap" and accept this Freshmen Trap in the arbo this whatever number I was on about 3 lated story, in which a judge ruled Mpericans submit to this treatment be a country where homeless people responsibility. If people don't like weekend. sentences ago. that Ricky owed the Dolphins over 8 like sheep, rarely stopping to think starve to death in the streets. my opinions and write more letters Freshmen, welcome to Camel million dollars for breaching hill about whether or not it is just that However, the help given to the poor to the voice Country. I know you're all probably For those of you who have been contract. they are forced to fill out their and needy should not be extracted at saying that a bit nervous about big bad college, watching Sportscenter, does anyone Jerry Rice retired. This is impor- 1040s. gunpoint by a gargantuan govern- it's intoler- but luckily, we're here to help you really love the 50 states in 50 days tant for two reasons, First, he was . It seems a benign enough ment in Washington. America's indi- ant, then so out. That's why we've arranged a feature? Can't we just skip states probably the greatest receiver of all process, merely filing paperwork at viduals and families should, rather, be it. The tutorial meeting to help you all like Montana and Idaho? I think my time. Second, and more important- the appropriate dates in order to keep help others through the kindness of fact is, our adjust to college life. Just meet us in younger cousin summed it up best ly, it leaves Sean Landeta as the only the government off one's back. But their own hearts, and by their own school has the arboretum at midnight on with her confused muttering of remaining active player from one Iilf from where does the government's volition. Private. charit-y-should take confused Satur ay and don't as questions. "South Dakota? s that even a the great Nintendo classics, Tecmo ability to enforce the fueling of the the place of the current state-spon- its priori- For those of you who mainly state?" Bowl. welfare state come? When one gets sored extortion. Until then, it ties and came here because of the proximity (On a side note, if anyone read- A few record predictions: right down to it, the government is appears that individuals, the smallest rnisallocat- of the casinos - hey, why's everyone ing this is from South Dakota, sorry Patriots U-5, Colts 12-4, Eagle! 12- essentially forcing its citizens to fork and least powerful of all minorities, ed its resources once again. They pointing at me? - I've set an about that. Not sorry about me mak- 4, Da Bears 6-10, Falcons U-5, arld over portions of their legally-earned will continue to slave away to allow have caved to the activists' demands over/under line for several newspa- ing fun of it. ... sorry that you had to the Cowboys will find a way t6 go income at the barrel of a gun. If the the government to make handouts to and taken away the things that real- per-related events this semester. If be there for more than 12 minutes.) 27-0. In a 16 game schedule. government had a legitimate right to the poor and to other minority ly matter. That's right: they've you don't know what an over/under \Speaking of sports, at the time Because they're just that damn die wallets of private citizens, it groups who supposedly have a right brought back the dreaded Lifetime line is, you're probably not going to I'm writing this, football season good. wouldn't need to use the threat of to the income earned by others. channel. be betting on this stuff anyway, and begins tonight. For those of you Well, it's time to take my sex-ed What, you thought I'd be seri- as a side note, please don't try to be who haven't been following the off- teacher's advice and wrap this thing ous? In the words of one of the most my friend, we probably won't get season news, never fear, I've got up. Good luck with the new school respected doctors on the planet, along very well. three of the most important stories year, eat your vegetables, do your "bitch, please." To me, "serious" is for you right here. homework, don't eat the yellow just a bad speller talking about his Amount of "I'm running out of Randy Moss was traded to the snow, (generic mother! y piece of satellite radio. And if you still things to say but still need 300 more Raiders for Napoleon Harris, advice), go to your classes, blah blah haven't figured that out after a full words' to make my editors happy" Charlemagne Smith, Winston Jones, blah. Have a fun year. For rent, New London: year of incoherent rarnbling that was comments: 37 and a conditional 6th round draft clearly started seven minutes after Times Yoni Freeman will mutter pick. This was a good trade for both

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800-858-0229 WWW.IFSA-BUTLER.ORG 4 ·SEPTEMEER 9. 2005 • l'oE COLLEGE VOICE 7 I 4 ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT _.- - - Conn Art Professors Show Off In Cummings, Art Galleries.: JIy RACHEL GAINES ular professor from the College, pro- both primarily painters. McDowell's EOITOR-IN-CHlEEF vides a different flavor in the exhib- display is perfect for this time of it with her mixed media techniques. year, focusing mostly on images The Annual Art Department McCabe utilizes dark imagery but from autumnal nature. Falling Faculty Exhibition is currently also uses motifs of star light and leaves, broken tree stumps, apples, showing in the Cummings Art mythological and historical figures. and cherries are laid over a soothing, Center until October 1\ tho Six pro- She also seems focused on an idea brown, waxy backdrop. And !e:\Sors from a number of artistic of French beauties with long, flow- although McDowell clearly uses :.. )ptoialties have works on display in ing hair and in one isolated piece, images from the world around him, the center's galleries. examines the concept of "the artist." he configures them in more abstract Gallery director and Conn pro- Ted Hendrickson, the resident patterns so you really can't see a for- fessor Pamela Marks. for instance, photographer of the group, presents est in the trees. Parts and pieces are presents a series of acrylic and a set of chilling black and white dispersed on the canvas but corne watercolor pieces. The color combi- landscapes. Views vary from waves together cleanly in his work. nations are bright but avoid the crashing along a shore to lush woods Barkley Hendricks work is a sharpness commonly associated to rooftops after a rainstorm. There's tribute to Jamaica. Certainly the with such spring shades, Floating a cold and introspective quality to most eye catching piece is a large orbs and layers of shapes mark each the work that leaves the viewer pen- canvas containing the life-sized of her pieces. More discemable fig- sively fulfi.lled. image of a young man wearing a t-. ures lie in the background and are Perhaps the most fascinating shirt showing Bob Marley smoking hard to find at first, but a second piece in the collection, created by a marijuana cigarette while the moment permits the viewer to exam- Andrea Wollensak is entitled "Are young man smokes one himself. ine these intricate designs hidden by you Sleeping?" She employs a tech- However, most of Hendricks work is the elegant and abstract foreground. nique called Code Text which pairs less political. Many are of gorgeous In the realm of three-dimension- images with letters, enabling the images of sun-drenched beaches and al art, Professor Denise Pelletier artists, with the help of a computer, shots of rural Jamaica, all framed in lends her works to the exhibit. to turn sentences, potentially entire shiny gold. They are great fun to Pelletier works often with glass and novels, into works of art. look at, especially knowing that ceramics, bringing a clean feeling to "Are you Sleeping?" takes another Connecticut winter is loom- her designs. The most eye catching famous children's nursery rhymes ing ahead of us. Pt0ject of Pelletier's involves giant and converts them into fun images The faculty exhibition will be in b~u" cones rising out of what looks not unlike those you might find on a the Cummings Art Center until like shiny red paint spills across the sheet set purchased at Target; fun, October 11. This Wednesday, floor. This is a wild and abstract funky, and colorful, yet somehow September 14 from 4 to 5 p.m. there piece when compared with some of simple. The pictures are fun to dis- will be a gallery talk featuring ~"i:1@r~other works on display. For sect and make for a pleasant viewing Professors Hendricks and • --example she also has a piece of experience. McDowell, followed by a reception '~ramic work with two white The two featured artists of this from 5 to 6 p.m. Admission is free teacups leaning against one another. years exhibition are Timothy and open to the public. Maureen McCabe, another pop- McDowell and Barkley Hendricks, TheabovepiecebyProfessorTimothyMcDowellis featuredin thisyear'sfacultyart exhibition,asare worksby Iuscolleagues(Web).• Do you like music? Does your facebook profile list too many bands to count on both hand and feet? , Well, A&E is looking for music columnists.

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~L'\ ',) When describing a book, the Yoni Talks To Freshmen ·term "page-turner" often implies ., that said book is easy and entertain- •.'itlg to read but holds no real value or ·"l-astlng meaning. Jodi Picoult's grip- CV: Did you like orientation? ping novel, /My Sister's Keeper/, is The College Voice: Melanie, Certainly a page-turner in the sense tell us a little about where MK: Some aspects of it were that it is impossible to put down, but you are coming from. great, like the speakers; how- ....-ute serious issues dealt with in this bestseller are by no means character- ever, sometimes I felt that we istic of a light read. Melanie Knight: I'm from didn't have enough time to

... ~., L. r Picoult is no stranger to tackling Wayland, MA, which is about organize our stuff as there · controversial current events in her twenty minutes outside of was so much going on. .,.writing. Her past novels have dealt Boston . .. with pivotal issues such as assisted .\ suicide, child molestation in the CV: And the freshmen semi- Catholic Church, and sterilization CV: What made you want to nars? laws. In her eleventh novel, Picoult come to Connecticut College? explores the intensely personal side MK: It's a good thing we of the largely political debate over MK: Some people from my have these, as it helps us get genetic planning. town go here already and (My Sister's Keeper/ delves into accustomed to college writing favorite music and movie the heart, mind, and psyche of thir- they told me that it was great. skills. lately? teen-year-old Anna Fitzgerald, who The atmosphere here was was conceived by her parents for the more welcoming than some CV: How do you like your MK: Guster and Wedding main purpose of providing a bone of the other schools I visited. donn? marrow donor for their other daugh- . Crashers. I also applied early decision ter battling leukemia.Ever since she as a result. was born, Anna has undergone a MK: I live in Wright, but CV: What annoys you? number of invasive medical proce- there are only a few freshmen · dures in order to supply her ailing CV: Is there some interesting in my donn, which makes it MK: People who crack their · ~.sister with life-saving bone marrow, skill or hobbies you like hard to find new friends at · . blood, and platelets. fingers in class. is strained. Clearly, the lawsuit is an that more than redeem the cheesy doing? my location. · ' .• When her parents plan to have unwelcome obstacle for the family romantic storyline. \ _(\Inna donate a kidney to Kate,Anna to tackle. By telling the story from the per- CV: Would you like to study MK: I like to juggle [She can -takes it upon herself to file a lawsuit Fortunately for young Anna, a spectives of everyone involved in CV: What kind of food do abroad? " "against her parents to achieve med- high-power lawyer looking for an the case, Picoult explores the com- juggle four balls!] and sing. you like? • ica1 emancipation and the ability to image-boosting pro bono case offers plexities involved in the issues of make her own decisions about her to represent her position in the court- MK: Yes, probably in Spain. genetic planning and medical CV: What kind of clubs or MK: In Harris I like the stirs body. Since the Fitzgeralds have room. A less than compelling love authorization. She challenges the organizations do you hope to fry and salad bar. The pies ~ been occupied with Kate's illness for affair between the lawyer and an old concept that there are two sides to CV: Do you have anything .' y~aJ;S, the family has gradually flame who is also assigned to the get involved in while at offered for desert are also every story by demonstrating that else you would like to add? begnn to disintegrate: the oldest case detracts from the excitement of there can be numerous sides to an Conn? good. For snacking I like Sour c)J.ilp, Jesse, has developed into a the courtroom scenes and makes for issue, that things aren't quite as sim- cream and cheddar potato kl~ptomaniac, pyromaniac, and some extremely predictable MK: Yes. Live it up! ple as they seem. MK: Maybe the theater club chips. , alcoholic; the medical bills have ren- moments. and a cappella. I'm on house ." dered the family financially inse- However, Picoult throws a few CV: Thanks for your time: cure; and the Fitzgeralds' marriage shocking curve balls near the end council as a freshmenxep. CV: What has been YQur >.

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THB COLLBGB VOICB • SBPTBMBBB 9, 2005 • 5 ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT SAC Brings Line-up of Bright Stars to FNL -, ilY PAUL nRYDBN voice is often compared to legendary soulful singers Stevie Wonder, Al Assoam A&E EDITOR Green and Prince. He was even named to last year's top 12 list of artists to Student Activities C ·1(S .. watch by WXPN, Philadelphia's nationally renowned radio station. From . ounci AC) has put together another exerting line- Turkish pop to hip-hop to a soulful love ballad, Mutlu is one of a kind and up of muSICfor the upcoming semester. Each show begins at 10 PM in Cro's surely an interesting live show. Nest (unless otherwise noted). Make sure to get there early if you want to grab a seat! September 23 - Ellis

September 9 - Jon McLaughlin Voted five time winner of the Reader's Choice award for Best Musician in the Twin Cities, Ellis is known for her vibrant and open-hearted folk-rock As a young pianist growing up in Indiana, Jon McLaugWin spent hours sound. Touring full-time at more than 150 concerts a year, she has inde- transtormmg words into lyrics and notes into melodies. But after he shat- pendently sold more than 25,000 albums. The Independent Songwriter tered both his wrists in a traumatic accident, playing the piano had to take a Magazine says, "With a voice as strong as thunder and a message powerful backseat. It would not be until his senior year of high school that he would as surge of lightning, Ellis pours out her heart and soul into every word." rediscover his passion for the keys. From there, McLaughlin's songwriting began to progress as he enrolled in Anderson University's School of Music September 30 - Down the Line a year later. With a classically trained ear and heavy influences from piano greats Billy Joel and Ben Folds, he has created his own unique piano rock The Chicago-based band Down the Line is truly acoustic, playing guitar, style. Recently signing to IslandfDef Jam Records, McLaughlin is only mandolin, violin, harmonica, and djembe drum, with bass as the only excep- starting to realize his full potential. tion. The band shares vocals in their songs, just like their favorites, Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. Renowned music magazine Performing September 16 - Mutlu (10:30 PM) Songwriter even compares their "blistering grooves" and "stacked har- monies" to both the Barenaked Ladies and Crosby, StiUs and Nash. These Born and raised in downtown Philadelphia, Mutlu surrounded himself vocal harmonies and their organic sound produces a powerfully unique with the local music scene at an early age, grooving to the city's best jazz, brand of acoustic pop-rock. Known for their explosive stage presence, funk and hip-hop. These influences and his Turkish roots produce an eclec- Down the Line is sure to rock the Cro's Nest stage. tic blend of sounds that is truly unique in today's popular music scene. His Jon Mclaughlin will perform for Friday Night's Live in the era's Nest nn September 9 (Web).

: · · ,SPEND A SEMESTER Summer Movies: Some OVERSEAS (and stay in the U.S.) Are Better Than Others

ilY CHRISTIAN CLANSKY Carell kept this movie afloat. also good, though not great. It was STAfF WRITER Kingdom of Heaven was as well funny, but too long, and most of the made as Gladiator, but suffered jokes became funnier after reflecting In summarizing the big films of therein from its nearly identical for- upon then. I kept a straight face for the summer, it makes sense to start mat. I really enjoyed the movie, but most of the movie, with the worst and end with the best. it lacked a true aura of originality. Now for the great, the cream pf In so doing I begin with Cinderella Fantastic Four is the third movie I the crop: George Lucas and Steven Man, my least favorite film of the rope into this category, and it pains summer. Despite its fantastic direc- me to do so. I grew up breathing tion, acting, and cinematography, comic books, and with movies like this movie had me almost asleep by Spider-Man and X-Men delivering the end. Was there really any secret everything one could hope for in a about whether or not Jim Braddock comic book movie, Fantastic Four would deviate from the "Cinderella" suffered from a terrible - and per- story? e film was ormulaic and haps completely unstructured - plot, bad actors, and terrible direction. , Director Tim Story might have been the worst possible choice for this Learn in the vibrant, mulri-culrural community of Honolulu. movie. Enjoy a university experience like no other. Be far away, bur at home My good movies list is a little with the language and customs. It all adds up to a semester longer. The Island, though it bor- Spielberg and delivered a double you'll never forget. rowed tremendously from other, bet- whammy with Star Wars: Revenge ter, films was surprisingly good. It's of the Sith and War of the Worlds. I A Sell1ester ALMOST Abroad at the a shame that it didn't reach a bigger think this is where readers probably University of Havvai'i at Manoa. audience. Broken Flowers was also will disagree with me, but I though good, partly because Bill Murray is both films were excellent. Lucas For complete infotrnacion, infinitely likeable in any role, but saved his good name with a tremen- visit www.bawait.edw/a.lrnost or email almosrrsshawa.ii.edu more because Jeffery Wright played dous film that sustained itself on the On-canlpus housing and meals available. one of the funniest characters I've pure creativity. War of the Worlds ever seen. His bumbling - or per- was a terrifying character study of haps not - detective neighbor rivals Tom Cruise playing himself. Jacques Clouseau in cluelessness. Batman Begins is one of the best Other than that, the movie was superhero movies to date. It was made with tremendous care, and was • cast perfectly. Charlie and th~ Chocolate Factory was another Tim Burton masterpiece. Johnny Depp was excellent, and Burton's quirki- ness thrives in sheer bizarreness, And my favorite film of the summer Historic Groton Sub Base Spared was .. Layer Cake. Though it was compared to Snatch, Cake is a far continued from page 1 ommendations, but Connecticut citi- Conn students can count on being smarter and more serious movie that when the decision was made. zens will have to wait eagerly until able to embrace the warm orange actually has something to : say. President Bush has indicated that November for a final decision. For glow that the sub base projects onto Watch out for leading man Daniel he will accept the commissions rec- all intents and purposes, however, our night sky for years to come. Craig to become a huge star. Orientation Welcomes Freshmen continued from page 1 chemistry professor Marc Zimmer for his highly publi- dent weren't meeting with advisors, atte~cling lect~res, cized research on inorganic chemistry and "glowing or (most likely) sleeping, the orientation comrmttee genes." Sunil Bhatia, associate professor of human continued from page 3 offered a number of creative and outrageous events ~o development, was given the John King Faculty Teaching the south is hotter. Israel has snow in the mountainous keep students' spirits high. There was a country fair, Award for his excellence in the classroom and in work- goods are found throughout the cities in these countries. far north, and Viet Nam at times does as well at its north- which included potato sack races and pie eating contests, ing with students of the college. Large supermarkets are less widespread; there are more ern mountains. Israel's Southern areas are hot deserts a drive-in style movie with popcorn and candy, and the The alumni association also provided gifts for each small businesses and open air markets. while in Viet Nam, Ho Chi Minh City and surroundin~ Batch Blast on Harkness Green which provided plenty member of this year's freshman class as a welcoming 10. Although there are vast differences between the cities experience heat waves throughout the summer. gift. Upon entering Palmer each student was issued a religiousdepth the Jewish and Viet people have, there is of entertainment for the enthusiastic crowd. 12. Both countries have a community feel to them. blue passport. "You have joined the ranks of doctors, a point to be made. In Viet Nam one could notice most The official conclusion to orientation was marked. by For example. you can Spot people watching the Same businesses have an altar and religious items in their the 91 st Annual Convocation Ceremo~y. "Convocation judges, architects, actors, business owners, and authors program on TV while walking down the street, or when . f C ecticut College's most Important annual who started where you are seated now," explained Vice stores, so as to bring them good luck. Israeli businesses, some national game is on everyone is huddled around IS one 0 onn . President of the alumni association, Lynda Batter Munro particularly providers of food, do so as well, at times screens restaurants and other shops with TVs. People events. The program celebrates the formal openmg of in '76. The passports aim to encourage students to use having pictures of important Rabbis and other Jewish are friendlier to Vietnamese strangers, and try to help th oemi ear acknowledges the beginnmg of sen- eacaermcy, f Conn as a jumping-off point and to travel to great places symbols hanging on the walls of their establishments. them. It seems everyone has a role to play in society, and . < the class of 2006 welcomes the class 0 tor year tor ' .. f and do extraordinary things with the skills and knowl- II.The geographic make-up of Israel and Viet Nam these roles interact smoothly, from the bus driver to the 2009 and new faculty, and recognizes tbe recipients 0 edge they acquire here. Also, inside each passport was a bears mention. In both Israel and Viet Nam the northern doctor. two annual faculty awards," according to the office of bI ue p Iasnc . brace let et withWI the wor d s "Carne 1 Pn lde " ron- part0 f thecountrv ytis the colder part of the country while college relations." atson ning along the side to get the new class excited for their . The first Convocation award, the Nancy B given to next fours years here at the college. 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• d ,ummer Base THE COLLEGE VOICE' SEmMBEE 9, 2005 .., 1 a Recap I: i . [1 .contlnued from page 8 r"t"e.1- until now while teams like about whom Dodgers' GM Paul Navi19a t ors. Wh a t can I say, h e grew I 1 t' '...xas, Baltimore and Minnesota Stupidesta has gushed since he took on meev e n th aug h h e wasn 't parti c- 'j , Th over the team actually revealed ularly friendly in the locker room .a,ve not. ese storylines will con- th I ' t f Id emse ves to me. They aren t good and his offensive inconsistency ) ~~u~ 0 un 0 as October nears, and now, but at least I got a mental pic- drove me mad. I felt a connection to , ,t e seasons change it is apparent ture of the future of my team, him b b h th th , may e ecause I always c ose A r I e cycle is in tact. Summer gets whether I like it or not. The other him when I entered the press box I }It e boring, anticipation builds for great thing that happened during the I h 1 t b poo to see w ose players cou d fcr all to begin, and somewhere in game was when I saw Dan Ortmeier accumulate the most hits. Whatever thF meantime, baseball gets excit- come to bat in the seventh inning. it was, my man grounded out ing. That continuity became crystal The last time I was excited to see a sharply to shortstop in the at-bat and l~ar last Monday. One of the hest Giant bat was never, so why, you the Giants won, 3-1. The outcome j ~pments of my summer carne may wonder, would I care about didn't matter, because I knew that • ~tching the DOdgers-Giants game, watching some chump who just got there was still tons of exciting base- I ¥ first meaningless September called up from Double-A Norwich? ball left to play. And maybe, hope- • t~me between the two teams in a I cared about seeing Ortmeier fully, I had witnessed some people • \opg lime, when I got a glimpse of because I watched him play all sum- who might be playing those mean- • F~team's future. The prospects mer while covering his team, the ingful games in LA in a few years. c....- • • Woday's Athlete Tomorrow • I continued from page 8 .•i 1 game, but not everyone can be the next TV analyst for fl;n) who aren't assured a job in baseball or profession- TNT like Kenny Smith or Charles Barkley. So what's ~sports beyond this year? the next move? Stick around a little longer in the big r 1 Within the past few months or so, the sports world leagues, buying time, or aggressively pursue a new ...._I has said goodbye to a range of talents, from Hall of career path? c , Fame bound players like Jerry Rice, Scott Stevens, and , It's not easy for a retired professional athlete to stop • l!l:ark Messier, to lesser talents like Maurice Clarett. what they've being doing all their life. For many, there • filken in the third round by the Denver Broncos and then is an intensity letdown, from always playing in front of • ~61easedjust a short while later, the future does not look thousands of screaming fans to working in a much I gaod for the once promising college star. Now that pro- • , , smaller environment. Besides having the energy to pur- • fessional football seems out of the question, Clarett will I sue something new, one needs to bring a solid skill level - have to find some other way to survive, despite the fact (education) and/or money to the table. We all love to i lItrt he has just one year of college to his credit. We tease Shaq, for example, about the silly comments he Ifsard recently about the continuing struggles of former makes, but when the "Diesel" decides to hang 'em up, s!jmdout Dwight Gooden, a player everyone thought he will have college degree and some successful busi- was once Cooperstown bound, only to be derailed by ness ventures to his credit. On the flipside, what about iIiugs. Darryl Strawberry, who has kept himself out of guys like Rickey Henderson, John Franco, and Jesse ihb, tabloids lately, served as a "special" instructor for Orosco who continued to play well into their 40's? Were th~Mets during spring training. A man who helped the they really still contributors on the field at such an age, I• Mets dominate during the 80's is now a mere part-time or were they merely good for the clubhouse? , lIJlStructorwith his former club. And while we are talk- For many of these players, their stellar careers lasted , l'1Z about the 80's and early 90's, what does the future for over 15 seasons, carrying them well into their 30 and : I~k like for Mike Tyson? Last time I checked he was even 40's. But what lies ahead in the next stretch of their ,• pIl>se to bankruptcy and telling himself that "if I can't lives, one that probably won't be filled with as much • ,,~at C level fighters, I might as well stop fighting." money, or even as much prestige? Will they continue What about a guy like Ryan Leaf, a first round pick, who their greatness in another area, or sink and fall into hard g~es out and falls flat on his face. Sure, some of his con- times and despair? - •,i ~ct included guaranteed money, but where is he now? On Deck: The Impact of a College Degree on current l R:1ce,Stevens, and Messier will probably find work in Professional Athletes. Do grads make more than non- •I their respective sports since they did so much for the grads. or vice-versa? , I It's your future. It's a tool of the past. It's competition. • • It's stress management. It's knowledge. I• Soccer.. Teams Gear Up For 2005 It's an art. It's a reproduction. •, •I continued on page 8 I 106 will serve as co-captains for the to Middlebury College. Four days ) - son. The squad finished 9-7 overall, year, joined by ellow classmates later, they visit Western New falling in overtime of the NESCAC Margaret Bacon, Amy Volz and England College, and then visit semifinals at the hands of host Nicole Doler. A talented sophomore Williams before returning home to Middlehury College. The team class including NESCAC rookie of face Mount Holyoke on the 21st. boasted wins over Colby, Trinity the year Claire Linden '08 should With a host of skilled newcomers, and Williams and moved past once again give Conn depth Coach Ken Kline will once again ~erst in an early playoff match- throughout the field. Jackie Wade look to guide his team into postsea- up before their late-round loss. '08, Ryan McManus '08 and Caeli son action. And, with such a talent- Despite losing several influential Rubens '07 all had strong 2004 sea- filled roster, the Camels are once players, the 2005 roster boasts many sons as well, and will be influential again looking to be a tough team to returning members. Kate Simmons figures this fall. beat this fall. The College Voice 106returns in net after seeing quality The squad begins the season would like to wish both the men's time throughout her junior year. Cat with several away contests. On and women's teams luck in their bickinson '06 and Maggie Driscoll September 10th, the Camels travel upcoming fall season. [ c c~-_ Infor-motion Ser-vices News and Events "3f/~ da44e4 ~ 2006, 2007, 200F, ~ 2009 )

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Coming down the scrimmages with positive results. ?? baseball, I have been forced to turn stretch: my New York Mets are five The men's squad recently topped my attention to matters not involving games out, thanks to a sweep at the Vassar and Fitchburg State at home. the National League West. In doing house of horrors know only as The team looked sharp in both con- so, Ihave been lucky enough to fol- Turner Field. With 23 left to play, tests, and will look to continue play- low this year's pennant race with a and all but ing well in the first leg of the season completely four against in tough road games. After a home different per- playoff caliber game against Eastern Connecticut spective. teams, I think State on September Sth, the Camels Don't get me it's safe to say will travel to Williams and wrong, I still we're toast. Middlebury, as well as to cross-town have my bias- All in all rival Coast Guard, before facing es (Vlad though, it's Bates at home on the 24th. Conn Guerrero is PAUL CARTBR been a season will look to revenge several painful the AL MVP), CHARLIB WIDDOBS Viewpoint filled with losses of a year ago, especially a most of which Viewpoint more positives pounding by Bates in Maine. The are regionall y than negatives, adding up to a very NESCAC conference is known for influenced (did Barry really take bright future. Though this season talented Division ill athletes, and enough steroids that it has taken him was the first for the "New look" after several disappointing years, the five months to rid them from his sys- Mets, it was also the last season for a Camels look to fight back into the tem?). But for the most part I have Met of old, Mike Piazza. Is this the upper echelon and earn a playoff monitored the Major League summer year he hangs them up, or will he berth. with an unprejudiced eye, and [have become a DH for those "California" Now in his 34th season, Head been pleasantly surprised with the Anltels out west? As he walks off Coach Bill Lessig will call upon the excitement that Dodger-less baseball into the sunset he'll leave behind a leadership of lone captain Eric has brought. The storylines are as legacy as the greatest hitting catcher Suffoletto '06 to guide a squad that The Conn women's soccer team looks to once again crack the NESCACtourney, while the men have had impressive early games. (Web) limitless as the potential of many of of all-time. About that, there is no becomes more experienced with eral NESCAC opponents this year. the squad. Despite winning only one ~~~ the young players to whom we have debate. However, should he decide every game. Sophomores David The departure of keeper Jon Knights conference game in the 2004 season, Men: Satur ay, 9/10 at Mi ~ been introduced. David Wright is a to retire, what wil1 be his next move? Driscoll, Win Robinson, Chris has left Andy White '08 and new- many players are optimistic about 1:30 pm future superstar; so is Felix The same question can be asked of a Davis, Rob Paniccia, Tom Selby, comer Ted Lane '09 in charge of the the road ahead. Hernandez. Miguel Cabrera already number of other athletes as well; Kyle Neidhardt and Hunter Nadler net. Robbie Logan '07 and a strong The Conn women's soccer team Women: Saturday, 9110 at Middlebury is one, and the Yankees' farm system Jamie Moyer, Bernie Williams, all experienced playing time as senior class including Darrell returns after an impressive 2004 sea- 1:30 pm actually produced viable offspring Barry Bonds, the Killer B's in freshmen and make up a large part Comrie '06 and Michal Kosac '06 this year in Robinson Cano and Houston, Rafael Palmeiro, Sammy of a team that hopes to surprise sev- will provide valuable experience to continued on page 7 Chien-Ming Wang. And from the Sosa, and so forth. With so much talk department of redundancy depart- about what lies ahead for many of us Depth, Experience Will Guide Cross Country Teams ment, the Braves, again, ran away college seniors as well, I decided to with the division title with the help put the same question to today's pro- of another batch of homegrown tal- fesslonal athletes, from the richest to throughout the fall, so that the. With ent, including Jeff Francoeur, the the very "POOL" Are we seniors, races against top Division I and III likely NL rookie of the year. The SI. armed with a bachelor's degree and teams, the Camels will surely test Louis Cardinals are the truth, thanks sample work experience, any more themselves and improve with every to Albert Pujols. The pitching staff or less ready for the real world than, meet. that includes Chris Carpenter, Mark say, the recently retired Jerry Rice? "This year's team has the ability Mulder, Jason Marquis and Matt Let's find out! to place high in both the NESCAC Morris is also awesome. The team is I think it is important, for starters, and Regionals," stated Adams. deep, and they also have Pujols, but to point out that the situations are "Our top seven is the most talent we will see if the loss of Scott Rolen quite different for professional ath- that we've had in years." will be significant enough to cripple letes in respective sports, not to their Returning all but one of the the lineup come October. The wild mention what part of the world in team's top runners from the 2004 card, which is tight again, could which they play. I read something season, Conn women's cross country come down to Houston or a slew of online from japantimes.com which looks ready to make a run at other NL East teams. The Mets seem to stated that the top player in Japanese NESCAC opponents this fall. have fallen off, despite greatly over- professional baseball could earn up The team steadily improved achieving and showing glimpses of to 500 million yen, or a little more throughout last fall, and with a tal- their bright future. The Phillies and than $4.5 million US. That is the top ented freshman class, the Camels are the Nationals are close but neither (bold). salary in the entire league! aiming at a top five finish and ulti- has been able to sustain a winning Meanwhile, Kaz Matsui, who has mately a trip to the national champi- streak necessary to pull away. No lingered on the Mets bench for most onship meet. one wants to play the Marlins in the of the season, is making nearly two Team depth will give Conn an first round of the playoffs. Dontrelle times as much! Want some more edge against opponents, as many Willis, AJ. Burnett, and Josh Beckett names? How about Al Leiter, making members are returning from fine are all top of the line starters and 1tb~;;r$1million for every win (7) he seasons. Heather Stanish '08 Florida's lineup, which has not lived has this season. Or Bernie Williams, Elizabeth Claise '08 and Lindsey up to the hype, still has Carlos who makes nearly 3x as much as the Rother '08 return after consistently Delgado and Cabrera, who are best player in Japan. Ah, how nice it finishing 1-2-3 for the team. Tri-cap- among the top hitting duos in the is to play baseball in the United tains Chloe O'Connell '06, Meredith league. The American League race States. Though they are raking in the Miller '06, and Addie Capaldi '06 has slimmed due to the Twins' and money right now, what will happen will lead a team including numerous Orioles' declines, among others. The to these guys next year and the years sophomore and junior runners. Red Sox have managed to build a beyond? Leiter and Williams will The Connecticut CollegeMens and Women:~ cross country teams both returned strong runners to their respective squads this fall. (FilePhoto) O'Connell and Alissa Wantman decent lead over New York, enough both become free agents, clearly in Jly PErER STEOUNG '07 are returning from strong spring that they could possibly have already the' downswing of their careers, '08, and Brendan Curran '08 will competition from Division I, II, and track seasons and are ready to add clinched the division by the time the SPORTSEDITOR ;.vhiie Matsui, though struggling for provide much of the scoring for the ill teams. Then, in late September, their leadership and skill to the line- two teams meet for the last series of I the second season in a row, will be a Camels, whose depth should give the team will travel to New York up. the year. That could create an inter- relatively young 30 years old. As for The Connecticut College men's them an advantage m tough City to race in the historic Van Although both of the Camel esting decision for Terry Francona, Bernie and AJ, the two fading stars cross country team returns after a NESCAC competition. Transfer Cortlandt Park in the Iona Meet of cross country squads are slated to who would have to decide whether to seem to have their futures in good strong 2004 season that included a Keith Drake '07 and Brian Murtagh Champions in the Bronx. face very challenging opposition in play his starters and sacrifice possi- shape. Leiter is a very well-respected fourth-place finish at the NESCAC '09 will also be counted on as the Among the competitors is the the upcoming season, there is plenty ble resting time, or sit them and member of the baseball community, Championships, and a tie for sev- team strives for another strong sea- NCAA Division I third place finish- of room for optimism when consid- allow the Yankees the chance to win and before recently signing on with enth place at the Division III son. er, the University of Arkansas. ering Conn's prospects for success the wild card, which would allow for the New York Yankees was rumored Regionals. The team has its work cut out for Racing against even Division I pow- in 2005. Building upon last season's a championship series rematch. to have been offered a position in the The squad boasts its six top run- it -- as usual, it faces one of the erhouses will not deter the Camels strong performances, Conn could Either the A's or the Angels of Florioa Marlins front office. ners from the previous season, toughest schedules of any Division from performing to the best of their become a true powerhouse. With so Orange County will win the West, Williams, on the other hand, is a very including Brian Adams '06 and John ill team in the country. The Camels ability. many proven and experienced run- and the other will contend for the talented guitarist, who has already Ridyard '06. Adams and Ridyard begin their season at home on Although the championships do ners returning for the Camels this wild card. The feel-good story of the made a few music albums. So what will serve as captains for the upcom- Saturday, September l Oth, racing at not begin until the NESCAC meet season, it's hard not to expect that AL pennant race is the Cleveland about Matsui (and other players like ing season. Harkness Memorial State Park in on the 29th of October, head coach Conn will make an impression on Indians, who have remained in the In addition, Jason Fitzgerald '06, Waterford. Jim Butler is making sure that his the NESCAC this year. Aaron Wheeler '08, Vitaly Theriault continued on page 7 They will race against mixed team will face tough competition continued on page 7 Camel Scoreboard Men's Soccer: Men's Cross Country: Field Hockey: 9/10 @ Middlebury College 1:30 pm 9/10 Connecticut College Invitational 12:00 pm 9/10 @ Middlebury,1 :30 pm 9/17 @ Williams 1:00 pm 9/24 @ lona Meet of Champions, NY 11:00 am 9/15 Springfield, 4:00 pm 9/21 @ Coast Guard 7:00 pm 9/17 @ Williams 1:00 pm

Women's Soccer: Women's Cross Country: 9/10 @ Middlebury College 1:30 pm 9/10 Connecticut College Invitational 12:00 pm 9/14 @ WNEC 4:00 pm 9/17 @ UMass Dartmouth Invitational 10:30 am 9/17 @ Williams 11:00 am \~--""1------""------~------~;~------""

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