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This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the College Archives at Digital Kenyon: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Exchange. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Kenyon Collegian by an authorized administrator of Digital Kenyon: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Exchange. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Volume CXXV, Number 22 ESTABLISHED 1856 Thursday, April 23, 1998 Trustees hold spring meeting this weekend BYSETH GOLDEN ulty promotions and reappoint working on this year, the trustee puter system tor the College and hear a report on the status of prelimi- the to a new Staff Reporter ments, will hear a report on the committee will have a Relations division to support conversion computer new Minority Dissertation Fel- nary discussion with representa- the campaign, the information system for admissions," said The Board of Trustees will lowship program, and will be tives from the Task Force on Al- resources offered to Kenyon Anderson. meet Saturday to discuss a di- talking to several faculty com- cohol and Other Drugs on the from the Ohio Five and President Robert A. Oden, verse agenda with liaisons be- mittee chairs about their Work Kenyon College campus. The fo- OhioLINK consortia, and the re- Jr. offered insight into the ac- tween the college and each of its this year," said Provost cus of that discussion will be the cently announced reorganization tivities of yet two more com- committees. Katherine H. Will, who works in recently released report of the of the Library and Information mittees. Major agenda items include conjunction with the curriculum Task Foice." Services division." "The Campaign Executive faculty promotions and reap- and faculty committee. Vice President for Library Dean of Admissions John Committee will discuss our ad- pointments, the report of the Dean of Students Donald J. and Information Services Daniel W. Anderson will report to the mirable progress toward the $100 Task Force on Alcohol and other Omahan assists the-Stude- nt Af- Temple said that the Library and External Affairs Committee. million Claiming our Place Cam- Drugs, and the status of the capi- fairs Committee, said, "In addi- Informaion Technology Com- "We will review the status of paign goal; Buildings and tal campaign. tion to hearing reports from stu- mittee, vhich he serves, "will be the Class of 2002, discuss the in- Grounds will review the latest "The Curriculum and Fac- dents concerning various mat- discussiig a recent grant award formation and publicity plan for plans for our new music building ulty Committee of the Board of ters which the Student Council to Kenycn and Denison, the suc- the campaign, discuss ways to in- and new science buildings," said Trustees will be discussing fac and its committees have been cessful ccmpletion of a new com- - volve more alumni in recruiting, Oden. Kill or be killed Greek Council it, t f . i Id' I presents proposal 1 n -- -- '3 s i ffta. v il ll hi 4' BY MATILDA BODE Senior Staff Reporter 'I think TIPS is a 3 ti t J,-- J It really good idea. ' Greek Council Representative " m .mm

1 id Andy Burton '00 presented the makes the fraternities k Council's Party Reform Proposal and their parties at last Sunday's Student Council meeting. Greek Council has been seem more respon- working closely with Lanton Lee, sible and maybe it Director of Student Activities, and Bob Hooper, assistant director of will help with the security and safety, to create new binge drinking issues party policies. The changes include re- on campus.' quired TIPS certification for all Hilary Lowbridge bartenders and door persons, in hopes that in the future Greek amount of food can be reduced be- ' Kate Bennect members will all be TIPS certified. cause "in the past, food was re- kill Eiler was later e' Senior Brian Eiler runs from a possible attacker in this weeks senior game. Greek Council is also trying quired because of its 'sponge-lik- "killed" by Dave Carroll '98. to reduce the amount of food re- effects on inebriated individuals," quired at registered parties. Vice said Lowbridge. President of Student Life Hilary In addition, Greek organiza- dies Lowbridge '99 said, "I think tions feel that "it has now become Former professor Paul Titus idea. It common practice to steal pizzas TIPS is a really good half-"ma- solely in terms of material gain." flag flies at st under the presidency of William from Greek organizations," which The college makes the fraternities and their Peirce, when there were An active volunteer in the lo- to this week to commemorate Foster more responsible and required these organizations an orga- parties seem the death of Edwin M. Stanton only 25 faculty members in the cal community, Titus was purchase more food or run the risk with the binge 1 Metro- maybe it will help Professor of Economics Emeritus entire college. With 25 students nizer of the Knox County campus." of being shut down by security. drinking issues on Titus who died on Sun- enrolled, the studentfaculty ratio politan Housing Authority, an Greek Council also hopes to Paul M. They argue that sinceTTPS cer- five agency that receives money from 19, day at 93 following a long illness. was to one. required to lower the bartending age (a of Hous- tified individuals are Titus lived in Gambier and, When Titus retired in 1972 af- the federal Department which is in accordance with Ohio serve responsibly, and all bartend- for 39 years, the col- ing and Urban Development to two until recently, was an active mem- ter teaching certified, the see COUNCIL page the rental costs of low-inco- me ers will be TIPS ber of the community. Born in lege awarded him an honorary doc- subsidize degree. A pas- people. IT Fort Wayne, Ind., Titus graduated tor of humane letters Mil memorial ser- from Oberlin Col- sage from the citation for the degree A community showers, Phi Beta Kappa Sunday Chance of 1 as opportunities for Friday Mosdy sunny, high in lege after which he earned a read, "You have enlightened 0 stu- vice as well lows 45-5- 0, highs, upper 60s. gifts will be scheduled the upper 60s. master's and doctoral degrees from dent generations in the often dark memorial sometime in the Princeton. mysteries of your discipline and, in and announced Monday Chance of showers, weeks. Burial will be in Summer Send-O- ff Fair, lows Titus joined the economics so doing, you have civilized the bar- coming 65-7- lows 50-5- 5, highs 5 40-4- 65-7- 0. the college cemetery. 5, highs department here in the fall of 1933, barous cupidity of those who think

A&E; . SPORTS: OPED: ! FEATURES: NEWS: 1 Women's tennis takes opinions Off Mozart's Requiem in d minor. . RESPONDS P. 7 Student of ' P. '98-'9- 9 Collegian WKCO regionals. 15 staff Campus Study P. 8 P. to announced. 2 The Kenyon Collegian NEWS Thursday, April 23, 1998 Next year's Collegian editors announced

New staff takes the reins for next week's paper; current editors in chief depart to greener pastures .

David Shargel and Lauren nomics major entertainment in who edited sports before going

Johnston have been appointed editors from Washing- - 1996-9- 7 I - - - and edited abroad to South America this se- in chief of The Kenyon Collegian for ton, Pennsylva- r that section this year. mester. An International Studies the 1998-9- 9 academic year. Both nia. Jessica L An assistant arts and major from Nashville, Tennessee, Shargel and Johnston are juniors. Andruss '01, a entertainment editor Hande enjoys horseback riding Shargel, the 1997-9- 8 news possible religion will be appointed in among other outdoor activities. editor, began working with the major from Chi- September. Kate Bennett '00 will con- Collegian as a reporter for Arts cago, will con- Lisa Groesz '01 tinue as photography editor. and Entertainment in 1995. He tinue as news as- will edit the features Bennett, a Chicago native, laid out has also written for the news sec- sistant and take section next year. A the news section in her freshman J V v . tion and edited the Diversions over for Grable double major in En- year and was appointed photo edi- page in 1996-9- 7. Shargel is a reli- when she goes glish and psychol- tor in 1997. Bennett is a double gion major from New York, New abroad second se- ogy, Groesz has writ- major in English and art. York. mester. ten for news and fea- Juniors Matt Brenner and Jesse Johnston also began work with Grant tures this year and as- Savage will edit the Collegian Web the Collegian as a first-ye- ar student. Schulert '00, a sisted with layout for page next year. Savage developed She has written for news and fea- molecular biol- news. Groesz is from the web page during the 1996-9- 7 V tures, copy edited, and edited the ogy major from , V . Corvallis, Oregon. academic year. Brenner has man- features section in fall semester Oak Park, Illi- Jenny McDevitt aged the web page this year, while 1997. Johnston, an English major nois, will coordi- '01 will continue as Savage has studied in England. Kristcn Filipic from Murrysville, Pennsylvania, is nate the opinion sports editor. Both are English majors. The 1998-9- 9 Collegian staff: (front row, from left) Jessica studying in Scotland this semester, page next year. Andruss '01, Jenny McDevitt '01, Ashley Grable '00, Kate McDevitt wrote for New Collegian staffers are being and will begin as editor in chief in Schulert, who 1 998-9- 9 Bennett '00. (back row, from left) John Sherck '99, Lisa Groesz features first semes- sought for the academic year. fea- September. edited the this year and be Entry-lev- el positions are available in '0 1 , Grant Schulert '00, Dave Shargel '99. ter Ashley Grable '00 will edit the tures section in came sports editor in reporting, editing, layout, photogra- news section next year. Grable has 1997-9- 8, has written for both John Sherck '99 will continue January. She is an English major phy, advertising and web page design. written for sports since her first year news and features. Schulert will as arts and entertainment editor. from Livonia, Michigan. The Collegian editors will hold a at Kenyon and has served as sports be joined by current opinion co- Sherck, an English major from McDevitt is joined by returning meeting for all interested prospective editor this semester. Grable is a eco-- ordinator Ari Rothman '99. Bellevue, Ohio, wrote for arts and sports editor Carolyn Hande '99 staffers in September. Council: Hosts banquet Smuggler crashes in Detroit CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and Jenny Ross, assistant to the DETROIT (AP) Authorities are Fla., died impact. ac- state law. They suggest that this dean of residential life, was moments after eyewitnesses gave similar investigating reports that people No one on the ground was injured. is a necessary change because named advisor of the year for counts. snatched bales of marijuana from have Customs said they re- "some Greek organizations lack her work with three organiza- The plane might run out agents the wreckage of a drug-smuggli- ng of fuel, but poor weather condi- covered 408 pounds of marijuana in enough 21 year-ol- d members to tions; Resident Advisory Coun- plane from Mexico as its pilot lay tions might also have contributed 16 bundles. Holmes said federal effectively serve." cil, house managers and Drug dying in a soggy playfield. to the crash, Holmes said. authorities couldn't confirm that any In other Student Council and Alcohol Abuse and Preven- The experimental, homemade Gloria Johnson, who lives had been taken from the crash scene. news, the leadership banquet was tion Board. plane flew 1,600 miles from the across the street from the playfield, But Detroit narcotics officers said held on Sunday to recognize the The Executive Committee of Texas-Mexic- o border before it said she heard a boom, saw the two or three bundles had been taken outstanding members of each cam- Student Council will meet with clipped some tress and landed up- plane hit a tree, and then crash. She from the scene, and several hundred pus organization. "It went really recently elected officials soon to side down in Detroit on Sunday said the still alive when have fallen from the well; it was a very well attended familiarize them with their new pilot was pounds might evening. before the crash, The Detroit dinner," said Lowbridge. roles in the Student Government. neighbors ran to help. plane The pilot, identified a Douglas "There were big bundles News today. The Horn Gallery was "We're basically going to show of reported Dufresne, was flying northbound drugs and money all named organization of the year them the ropes," said Lowbridge. around the Neighbor Robert Mosley, 23, when he apparently picked up sur- plane," Ms. Johnson said. "The said he can understand the mental- veillance by Customs planes near bundles of marijuana looked like ity of people who would loot a trash Champaign, 111., and headed east, two big suitcases." site. Apr. 16, 1:36pm Drug para- at Bolton Theater regarding an in- said John Holmes, supervisory Ms. Johnson said she saw people "You can see it's money, you phernalia found in a room in jured student. Student was seen agent for the U.S. Customs Service leave the scene with some of the can see it's marijuana, you get as Mather Residence during a fire by Dr. Schermer. in Detroit. His ultimate destination packages. "A couple guys came to much as you can as fast as you can, safety check. Apr. 19, 12:01pm Hallway wasn't known, Holmes said. help, then grabbed the bags of said Mosley, who heard the crash Apr. 16, 6:14pm Hitskip ac- mirror reported broken in Dufresne, 66, of Indialantic, drugs and left," she said. Other and at first thought it was an auto cident reported in Gund Com- McBride Residence. accident. mons Lot. Apr. 20, 1:15pm Fire alarm an BusinessAdvertising Manager: Torsten Seifert, Jason White "It's like when armored car Apr. 17, 3:39am Underage at Mather Residence due to Advertisers should contact the BusinessAdvertising Manager for current rates and crashes. People will actually crack students found in possession of anactivated smoke detector. further information at (6 1 4) 427-533- 8 or 5339. All materials should be sent to: Adver- their cars up to grab a hundred alcohol in Old Kenyon. Smoke from construction weld- tising Manager, The Kenyon Collegian, P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH, 43022. dolars," he said. The BusinessAdvertising Manager may also be reached via e-m- ail at Apr. 17, 10:15am Camera re- ing activated the detector. collegiankenyon.etlu. The light plane, made mostly ported stolen from Olin Library. Apr. 20, 1:25pm Vandalism from fiberglass and wood was reg- 17, to a cupboard door in the kitchen Yearly subscriptions to The Kenyon Collegian are available for $30. Checks should Apr. 2:45pm Missing be made payable to The Kenyon Collegian and sent to the Business Advertising istered to another Florida man, "Papa John's" sign found in a area of Mather Residence. Manager. Customs agent Jim Glotfelty said. room in Norton Hall. Apr. 20, 10:33pm Vandalism "This guy must have been Apr. 17, 2:45pm Drug para- to a wall in M. Mather Residence pretty desperate to get in. It's not MONDAY phernalia found in a room in found. thru SATURDAY the kind of plane I's like to take a Norton Hall during a fire safety Apr. 21,4:30am Vandalism to JODY'S 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. long trip in," Glotfelty said. SUNDAY 8 check. a bulletin board in Hanna Hall a.m. to 3 a.m. A ranger at Big Bend National

Apr. 17, 3:00pm Drug para- found. Park in Texas saw a low-flyi- ng 109 S. MAIN $3 DELIVERY CHARGE TO phernalia found in a room in Apr. 21, 1:15pm Fireworks plane coming from Mexico about MOUNT VERNON KENYON Norton Hall during a fire safety found in a room in Hanna Hall 9:30 a.m. Sunday and alerted U.S. 397-957- 3 MONDAY thru FRIDAY check. during a fire safety check. Customs, Holmes said. It was 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Apr. 18, 1:15am Underage Apr. 21, 1:28pm Drug para- tailed by three jets that had to land student found in possession of al- phernalia found in a room in SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET periodically to refuel. cohol in Hanna Hall. Hanna Hall during a fire safety 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The plane did not respond to nine-ho- Apr. 18, 11:30am Vandalism check. radio calls during a ur pur- to a door at Bexley Apartments Apr. 21, 2:21pm Drug para- SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET suit which ensued, Holmes said. reported. phernalia found in a room in Old 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. "We' couldn't radio him. We Apr. 19,1:15am Medical call CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION couldn't stop him. We couldn't force him to land," Holmes said. Discover, American Express, Mastercard, and Visa accepted Source: Security & Safety Office "What could we have done?" Thursday, April 23, 1998 NEWS The Kenyon Collegian 3 Budget and Finance Committee Allocations Years ago in The Collegian Requested Allocated Requested Allocated A New Suffrage $2,080 $910 Kenyon College $4,096 Poohsticks $414.23 $239.23 Qkenyon collegian Adelante $12,560 , AJASK $1,556.40 $152.60 Kenyon Democrats $833.28 $177.28 Kenyon Film Society $34,300 $30,220 BAILEY RESIGNS OFFICE; AcatUmtc Factlii Alpha Delta Phi $375 KENYON DEAN 16 YEARS Kenyon Folkdancers $515.05 $515.05 MAIN CURRICULAR REFORM: ALSO $6,783 $948 Kenyon Martial Arts Club$333 $303 5JLEJ. Al!LuJJLEiL L UJLSI.S American Chemical Society $1,389.60 $297.90 Kenyon Musical Theater $3,560 $2,565 Amnesty International $1,335.50 $1,305.50 Kenyon Musical Theater Animal Liberation Revue $756 $147.50 Coalition $535.70 $468.70 Kenyon Observer $4,630 $3,120

Kenyon Republicans . $2,457 $461 ' APSO $1,103 $993 Fine College Bowl Team $2,759.50 $1,962 Reconb Four Victories .' ASHES $3,464.50 $628 Kokosingers ASIA $5,164.28 $1,682 Men'sWaterpolo $2,090 $1,340 Black Student Union $3,600 $915.67 Men's Club Volleyball $696.40 $601.40 $2,021.15 SUGDEN BOWS OUT; Bound in a Nutshell $ 1 00 $80 Mens Rugby $2,364.15 SCOTT IS ELECTED Chasers $2,930.50 $1,648.30 Multicultural Council. $332 $282 Chess Club $721.50 $431.80 Museum Club $819.58 $420.97 Circle K $844.50 $717 Naked Without a Cause $476.97 $120.98 Collegian $13,634 $10,244 Newman Club $557.90 $492.90 THREE RECEIVE FULBRIGHTS Danswers Cooperative $805 $565 Owl Creeks $2,773 $1,584 SELF-STUD- Y $618 $506 REVISES NEW l" Debating Society $766.50 $766.50 Peirce Darkroom GOVERNMENT 1 Dyer Society $653.27 $220.77 Persimmons $1,780 $1,100 African Art Appearing English Student Adv. Philosophy Symposium $668 $473 i!Z"'ZXr""'"'A Library Exhibition Board $400 Pre-la- w Society $886.60 $446.60 Fellowship of Christian Pro-Activ- e Alliance $4,436.80 Athletes $467 $352 RAC Committee $9,173.05 $4,584.05 First Step $497.30 $247.30 Reveille $23,925.31 $23,819.31 Freshman Wellness $1,486 $126 Roller Hockey $44 $44 $60,691.40 GLB Theater $652.50 $357.50 Social Board $74,292 GREAT $1,646.55 $1,064.05 Sound Equipment The Collegian, as it appeared on April 19, 1963 Greek Council $1,365 $1,140 WKCO $1,668.96 $2,068.96 Ml 1 1 $ ,37 $568 Gund Pool Room $2, 1 84.25 $2,184.25 Stage Femmes ago... $236.40 Years Habitat for Humanity $2,614.99 $594.15 Stairwells $405 Years Ago... $27,816 HIKA $2,556 $2,556 , Student Lectureships $28,881 $1,536.50 Students for a Creative 10 years ago, April 28, 1988 Kenyon President Philip H. Jordan, Hillel $8,527.25 Gallery $1,262.78 Anachronism $668.90 $171.40 and Mount Vernon School District Superintendent David E. Olsen Horn $3,402.89 Gallery Publication Students for a Free Tibet $1,665.45 $1,130.50 approved plans for increased involvement between teachers and stu- Horn $ fl90 $1,190 Intervarsity Christian Substance Free Housing $817 $329.50 dents in the Mount Vernon school system and Kenyon. Mount Vernon Fellowship $431.40 Take Back the Night $572.26 $469.26 teachers were allowed to take courses for credit at Kenyon for a re- $651.40 Upperclass Wellness $796.70 $569.70 Mount Vernon High School students were al- ISAK $630.39 $229.45 duced rate, and select $488.60 $410.60 French, history, and Latin KCES $5,045.52 $1,225.64 VOICES lowed to enroll in art, computer, English, $7,017.58 KCTV $1,421.25 $110.25 WKCO $11,708 classes. $2,033.80 $1,743.85 Kenyon Christian Women's Rugby $1,059.52 Women 's Waterpolo $2,4 1 0 $1,545 20 vears ago, April 27, 1978 The Student Council Financial Com Fellowship $1,266.92 $134.75 mittee allocated a total of $80,000 to 43 college organizations. The Kenyon College Aerobics $134.75 Total $330,720.70 $227,626.85 organizations einen top priority were Reveille, HIKA, Collegian, Kenyon College Ice $4,200 $2,410 WKCO. Kenvon Film Society, the Student Lecturships Committee, Hockey and the Social Board, which were granted a combined total of $59,064.22. THE 35 years ago, April 19, 1963 Kenyon President F. Edward Lund COLIECIAN recommended the abolition of compulsory class attendance to the Committee of Efficiency of Instruction.

60 years ago, April 27, 1938 Clark Henderson '39 became the first Kenyon student to obtain a national presidential office in a na- Iltf:YYY. tional intercolleeiate club when the Kenyon Flying Club earned the kciiyoii.cdti N.I.F.C. trophy during the conference in Washington. Kenyon's chapter pnhtf of the club was only three years old at this time, and it beat out Harvard, Stanford, and Michigan top win the conference. collegian

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er rejected, she said. said T.J., a pre-school- who is eral program of research, surveil- cal advances with their son's sur- 34-year-- The old serving as this year's March of lance and treatment for birth de- vival. Born weighing 1 pound, 14 singer was alone in a restroom in Will Rogers Dimes national ambassador. fects prevention," said March of ounces with underdeveloped Park when an undercover officer saw him commit the lewd act April 7, T.J. attended the Oval Office Dimes President Dr. Jennifer lungs, TJ. endured a series of in- police Lt. Edward Kreins said. signing Tuesday of a birth defects I lowse. March of Dimes, the na- testinal operations when he was Michael was booked for investigation of misdemeanor lewd con- prevention measure that creates a tional voluntary health agency four days old, and doctors worried duct and released on $500 bail. This is as national information clearing- whose mission is to prevent birth he might suffer blindness and men- good of a time as any," he said. "I want to say that I house, paves the way for regional defects and infant mortality, was tal retardation and need help have no problem with people knowing that I'm in relationship with a man I research centers and boosts fund- the bill's leading advocate. breathing for the rest of his life. right now. have not been in a relationship with a woman for almost 10 years." ing for defect awareness and pre- Rep. Solomon Ortiz, a Demo- "I was not a high-ris- k mom in the vention campaigns. cratic Texas congressman who early months of my pregnancy with "Birth defects are a great trag- pushed for the measure in the TJ.," said Jennifer Stallbaumer, a edy that kill one out of five infants House, said it all started with an homemaker whose husband, Tom, born with birth defects," said Sen. unexplained cluster of birth defects publishes The Morning News of Islamic activists protest beauty contest Christopher Bond, R-M- o., who in his district in the Rio Grande Northwest Arkansas. "The prob- first introduced the bill in 1992. Valley. Thirty-thre- e children there lems that TJ. had could happen to DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) At least 500 Islamic activists took to "No greater tragedy can affect any were born with defects in 1990 and anybody's baby." the streets Tuesday to protest a beauty contest of Bangladeshi women family, and no family knows for 1991, most with anencephaly, a Health officials urge mothers-to-b- e next week. sure it will not happen (o them." fatal condition in which babies are to increase their intake of folic "Islam does not permit beauty contest of women," the protesters The government currently pro- born with undeveloped brains. acid, a B vitamin found in fruits shouted as they wound through the city's main streets. vides $26 million for such pro- "I was happy to see that after six and vegetables that is shown to The Miss Bangladesh 1998 contest, sponsored by a Dhaka-base-d grams through the federal Centers years, our labors of love were re- reduce the risk of birth defects. modeling agency, is scheduled for April 28. for Disease Control amd Preven- warded," Ortiz said. The best thing about the White Sixteen young women have signed up for the pageant. tion, but the bill authorizes up to Scientists have not yet pinpointed House, TJ. said before trotting The protesters were from Jamaat-e-Isla- mi party, the largest Islamic $30 million this year and $40 mil- a specific cause for the outbreak. away to be scooped up by his dad, group in Bangladesh. lion next year. The CDC will co- Birth defect rates along the border was petting Buddy, the president's "We will do everything to prevent the vulgarity in the name of ordinate a national registry of birth have dropped since but remain chocolate Labrador retriever "I beauty contest," Matiur Rahman Nizami told the demonstrators. defects. higher than die national average. got to give him doggie treats." Model Watch says the contest seeks to promote Bangladeshi culture as the contestants will wear dresses made of locally Arnish say federal labor law produced fabric. http:wvv.kenyonxdiipubscollegiari threatens cultural heritage )t lenpon Collegian WASHINGTON (AP) Amish The Amish are known for shun- maintaining farmland.

families told Congress on Tuesday ning modem conveniences and are Rep. Joseph Pitts, R-P- a., whose ONLINE their religious values and work eth- taught to live apart from the world district is home to more than 20,000 ics are being threatened by federal and abstain from worldly goods. Amish, said he and other lawmak- enforcement of labor laws meant Some 150,000 Amish live in 22 ers have been unsuccessful in ! - to protect children from workplace states and Canada. Ohio has one of persuading the Labor Department hazards. the largest concentrations ofAmish to relax its rules. The Labor Department has residents in the world. "If the Amish continue to face fined several Amish businesses for Although their livelihood has barriers from the stale and federal employing teenagers in sawmills been rooted in agriculture, many government, they will be driven and other industries deemed dan- have turned to woodworking and out of our communities and their gerous, even for tasks that do not other small industries because of strong heritage will be under- require operating mechanical the growing costs of owning and mined," Pitts said. equipment. POOL Christ K. Blank, national chairman for the Old Order Amish DARTS Steering Committee, which handles government affairs for TV Amish communities, said the gov- Hiirk to Shrvh You Sinck 1978 NEW MUSIC SELECTION ernment regulations clash with Specials Amish traditions of offering teen- NEW MENU agers vocational training in lieu of MONDAY All You Can Eat Pea and Salad classroom education. (hhcuse)5-9p- x ($4.95) FREE DELIVERY! "We strongly believe the ages TUESDAY All You Can Eat Spkwtti (k house)

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Court in 1 972 exempted Old Order PBX:5604 427-215- 2 Amish from compulsory atten- DELIVERY 5 P.M. 1:45 A.M. SEVEN DAYS A WEEK dance beyond eighth grade. WE ACCEPT VISAMC FOR DELIVERIES CALL FOR DETAILS Thursday, April 23, 1998 The Kenyon Collegian 5

Chasers DIVERSIONS Tomorrow a weekly listing of local and regional events 7 pm Rosse Hall April 23 - May 1 1 At Kenyon Off the Hill EVENTS films Today - Sunday Romeo and Juliet Ballet. Ohio Theater. Call 469 - 0939 Tomorrow L.A. Confidential. 8 p.m. Higley Auditorium Sunday Episodes of Twin Peaks. 8 p.m. Higley Auditorium FILMS Wednesday The Muppet Movie. 10: 15 p.m. Higley Auditorium The following movies are playing at Colonial Cinemas in Mount Vernon. Call 393-354- 2 EVENTS for more information. GOOD WILL HUNTING (Robin Williams) A prodigy tries to use his talents with- alienating himself from the working-clas- s society in which he was raised. Today Kenyon Concert Band & Mt. Vernon Nazarene College Winds. 8 p.m. Mt. out LOST IN SPACE (Gary Oldman, William Hurt) Based on the television series. Vernon Nazarene College, R. R. Hodges Chapel WEDDING SINGER (Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore) A wedding singer Tomorrow KCES Nature Series: Wild Flower Walk. 4 p.m. KCES THE finds love while aspiring to be a better musician. Tomorrow Chasers Concert. 7 p.m. Rosse Hall MY GIANT (Billy Crystal, Gheorghe Muresan) A Hollywood agent tries to ex- Saturday Summer Send-Of- f. Noon 10:30 p.m. Ransom Lawn ploit a larger-than-li- fe man in order to succeed. Sunday Knox County Symphony with Kenyon Community Choir. 8:15 p.m. Rosse Hall The following movies are opening elsewhere: Tuesday Bone Marrow Drive. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Gund Commons Lounge Tuesday Kenyon College String Ensemble. 8 p.m. Rosse Hall Allaby '98, piano. 8 p.m. Rosse Hall Wednesday Recital: Jessica Opening Tomorrow: April 30 - May 2 Spring Dance Concert. 8 p.m. Bolton Theater 1 Women's and Gender Studies Senior Seminar Program. May Friday Feature: THE BIG HIT (Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips) A hit man must balance Center 4:15 p.m. Crozier his life after he kidnaps the godchild of his boss. 1 7 p.m. Rosse Hall May Kokosingers Concert IN GOD'S HANDS A group of surfers travel the world in search of the perfect wave. Students. 8 p.m. Rosse Hall May 2 Recital: Music Department MUSIC FROM ANOTHER ROOM (Jennifer Tilly) A man searches for the woman Hall Pisano, piano. 4 p.m. Rosse five-year-o- May 3 Faculty Recital: Paul whose birth he assisted in when he was a ld boy. SLIDING DOORS (Gweneth Paltrow) A woman experiments with love and lifestyles while living two different lives. FINALS TARZAN AND THE LOST CITY Lord Greystroke is called back to Africa to con-

1:30-4:3- 6:30-9:3- 0 p.m. home from mercenaries. Date 8:30 - 1 1:30 a.m. 0 p.m. tinue his life as Tarzan in order to protect his childhood THE TRUCE (John Thrturro) Biography of Italian chemist and writer Primo Levi May 5 Period D Period A Period 6 during his nine month journey home after his release from Auschwitz. May 7 Period B Period 1 Period 4 TWO GIRLS AND A GUY (Robert Downey, Jr.) Two women discover they have May 9 Period 3 Period 8 Period E shared the same boyfriend for over a year. 7 Period 2 May 1 1 Period 5 Period Now showing:

HOME GROWN (Billy Bob Thornton, Hank Azaria) Three marijuana farmers try TI2TD XIIE COIIECIAH to keep the business running after the boss is murdered. ONLINE MAJOR LEAGUE 3 (Scott Bakula, Corbin Bernsen) The aging manager of a

triple-- A farm team gets the chance to move up to the major leagues. NIGHTWATCH (Nick Nolte, Patricia Arquette) A night watchman must prove his http:wtYW.kciiyoii.edu innocence when he is framed for murder by a serial killer. THE OBJECT OF MY AFFECTIONS (Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd) A woman piMcllcjisiii falls for her gay friend after he is kicked out by his lover and forced to live with her. PAULIE (Jay Mohr, Tony Shaloub) A parrot, possessing extraordinary verbal and comprehension skills, sets out on an adventure to find his best friend. A family dispute erupts when a man hits the jack- INTERESTED IN A SUBSCRIPTION SOUR GRAPES (Steven Weber) pot while gambling with a quarter borrowed from his cousin. mobster causes TO THE COLLEGIAN? SUICIDE KINGS (Christopher Walken, Denis Leary) A former distrust among a group of prep school students who kidnapped him. TWENTYFOURSEVEN A man tries to restore dignity to a group of young men by teaching them how to box. e-m- ail a serial Contact the staff through at THE UGLY A series of crimes are relived when a psychologist interrogates killer in a mental hospital. collegiankenyon.edu WELCOME TO WOOP WOOP A con man goes tp Australia to hide out, only to find out that the locals are a bit wild. 1996 concert WILD MAN BLUES Documentary about Woody Allen and his jazz tour of Europe.

DWERSIONS. Movie dates and descriptions courtesy of Entertainment Columbus. Want your diversion posted? It's whM's frr Pinntr. Contact Eric Harberson (harbersone) or Gil Reyes (reyesg) 6 The Kenyon Collegian OPINION Thursday, April 23, 1998 H3)e Slenpon Collegian

Editors in Chief: Kristen Filipic, Ben Vorb News Editor: David Shargel Features Editor: Grant Schulert Arts & Entertainment Editor: John Sherck Sports Editors: Ashley Grable, Jenny McDevitt Photo Editor: Kate Bennett Opinion Page Coordinator: Ari Rothman Online Editor: Matt Brenner Diversions Editors: Eric IIarbf.rson, Gil Reyes Layout Assistants: Lisa G roesz News Assistant: Jessica Andruss Copy Editor: Daniel Connolly Computer Consultant: Brent Shank Advisor: Cy Wainscott 1996-9- 7 Advisor of the Year Print mors, teach less '" New legislation raising the bar for publication records forfaculty goes against the nature of Kenyon On Monday, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching issued a scathing report on undergraduate education at research institutions. The report argues that professors focus on research and graduate students, and undergraduate education is Robert Corpuz sadly neglected. Kenyon clearly does not fit the Carnegie report. Kenyon is special precisely because teaching is so valued. At many colleges, controversies ensue regularly when very popular professors are The distinct whiff of hot air denied tenure because they focus on their students, not their re- search. That doesn't happen here. Because extensive publication is rt BY DAVE CARROLL Qtiirlcmt c-r- Vii rrViof not required to get tenure at Kenyon, professors are able to spend the nmwrnmflntwi hoc rrrvji trivy Staff Columnist uiuuuu o iiiiiviiv uuj ouuvi uiiiii time with students that is required to build the relationships Kenyon than simple social niceties, or they are fools. prides itself in. Cm Monday, Steve Ashcroft These relationships are now being threatened. Legislation cur- '0 1 was fed up w ith a long string of were nice. Some were not. actually getting things done. Stu

all-freshm- rently before the faculty would make a publication, exhibition or an e-m- ails campaigning Not knowing exactly what to dent government has got to shoot performance record more important when faculty come up for for sophomore representative, class make of (his soap opera, I asked higher than simple social niceties, review. At a formal dinner at the beginning of this academic year, president and senator. So he sent my friend Teena Conklin 98 what or they are fools. When was the

President Oden told the faculty that he makes a point of reading out his own e-m- ail supporting his she thought. The following con- last time the student government every book or article which one of them publishes. He then chal- friend Natalie Wills '01 for sopho- versation ensued. really got worked up about an im-

lenged them to make sure he never runs out of reading material. more class president. In this e-m- ail, DAVE: I think this sort of thing is portant issue and brought about a If the Kenyon faculty were to begin devoting substantially more he stated: great, because it gets people talk- major change?

time and energy to research, something else would have to go. The Campaign e-ma- ils are the ing. Sure, the original e-m- ail had TEENA: What about the later li- Faculty Affairs Committee legislation says that community in- most boring things I've ever read. some questionable content, but it brary hours? volvement is less importance than teaching and scholarship. So I mean they really suck, I don 't seems that nowadays that is what it DAVE: That was one individual's faculty would have no incentive to spend time being involved in the want to be represented by some- takes to get anyone's attention idea, remember? And he isn' t even college when they could be making their scholarly record stronger. one who can put me to sleep in 2 around here . The more of this frank officially a member of any student The committee says that "Teaching excellence remains of minutes with a page long e-m- ail. voicing of opinion, the better. governmental body. primary importance," but this legislation will inevitably detract I'm sure veryfew ofyou have actu- TEENA: I think this is useless. TEENA: I think one of this from teaching. Currently, most faculty go above and beyond the call ally read the entirety ofany ofthem This sort of back and forth isn't campus's biggest problems is be- of duty in the lime and energy they devote to their students. There because they are pretty damn hard dialogue, it is justannoying almost ing a lot of talk and no action. It's are some professors here who maintain extensive publication records to get through. It 's like reading tax 400 people. Comments about not easy to be a doer instead of a and are wonderful teachers and mentors. While this is laudable, forms or something. "binge drinking," AA, and per- sayer. We admire people like there are also wonderful teachers who do not publish. At many other Steve went on to highlight sonal pet names are irrelevant to a Stephanie Maier and Melissa colleges, these professors would not be able to stay. Kenyon Natalie's finer points, including campaign. Looking for laughs is Kravetz because they get things students are lucky because they are here. her, ahem, tolerance, and several really inappropriate. done. Requiring faculty to engage in more research would raise other racy details of her personal DAVE: But Steve was right, those DAVE: One person can do so Kenyon's prestige, but at what cost? ails Probably one too great. Kenyon life that I am sure she would rather e-m- did go on forever, one after much. It's a pity we can't tell who professors are dynamic e-ma- enough that we don't need to stretch them I did not mention. He closed by the next all saying the same thing. that person is by his or her blase ils. across an unforgiving rack, but the administration is already turning threatening the kneecaps of any TEENA: Do you think the proper the crank. constituents who failed to vote for reaction to that is to send another e-m- ail? TEENA: I don't know anything

Natalie. For a full text of this e-m- ail, Unfortunately, that's what about what Student Council does. ask any first-ye- ar student. people do all too often. I hope that DAVE: Exactly.

e-m- ails e-m- ail hu- I I Office: Chase Tower at llie lop of Peirce Hall's main stairway I got a chance to see these isn't going to replace TEENA: mean, read the articles Mailing address: Ttie Kenyon Collegian, Sludenl Activities Center, Gaiiibier, OH 43022. and the bevy of responses man contact. My freshman year, I in the Collegian about Student Business address: P.O. Bon 832, Gaiiibier, OH 43022 which followed close upon them. didn't know most of the candi- Council sometimes, but I still don't E-m- ail address: collegiankenyon.edu for class representative, but really think they have much con- WWW address: http:www.kenyon.eduputKcollegian Many of the original campaign dates

Plione numbers: (614) 427-533- 8, 5339 messages did have some merit, but the guy I voted for was the one who trol over things that affect me. Who most were along this vein: "My came to my room and explained is my Student Council representa- The opinion page is a space for members of die community to discuss issues relevant experience to date with planning his experience and vision. I don't tive? I can't even name himher. to the campus and the world at large. The opinions expressed on tlus page belong only and realizing campus events, so- think I'd be affected by any e-m- ail. Feel free to get in touch with me to tlie writer. Col umns and lellers lo die editors do not reflect the opinions of die Kenyon I never and tell me what it is you do, who- Collegian staff. Voice from tlie Tower is used when a member of die Kenyon Collegian cial work projects, and tend to delete them and staff wishes to express a personal opinion apart from tlie staff as a whole. All members administrativestudent relations think about them again. ever you are. I'm sure I got an of tlie community are welcome to express opinions tlirough a letter to tlie editors. Tlie makes me certain ..." and so on. DAVE: I think the point that Steve e-m- ail from you once. Dave, is this Kenyon Collegian reserves tlie right to edit all letters submitted for lengdi and clarity. Accurate spelling and grammar made, humorous e-m- ail aside, is just showing how out of touch I Tlie Collegian cannot accept anonymous or pseudonymous letters. Lellers must be like the am? signed by individuals, not organizations, and must be 200 words or less. Lellers must were inconsistent thatorganizingevents "Bad also be received no later Uian die Tuesday prior lo publication. Tlie Kenyon Collegian Responses to Steve varied Poetry Contest" and handing out DAVE: No, Teena, I think you are prints as many letters as rxvisibleeadiweeksubjectlospace.inlerestandapproprialeness. from the terse to the involved. Some candy on Valentine's Day isn't just like the rest of us. Members of die editorial board reserve die right to reject any submission. Tlie Collegian also will consider publishing lellers wliich run considerably beyond 200 words. If such a letter meets die above criteria of space, interest and appropriateness, die audior will be notified and tlie letter will be published as a column. guesl E-m- ail COLLEGIAN Tlie Kenyon Collegian is published weekly while the college is in session, except Letters to the Editor to the account. during examination and vacation periods. Tlie views expressed in die paper do not necessarily reflect die views of Kenyon College. Thursday, April 23, 1998 OPINION The Kenyon Collegian 7 WKCO defends integrity of its DJs, radio show The WKCO Executive Still 1" show available to the general pub- Hispanic; it's probably 5050 (if policies. As station manager of tions, comments, or suggestions has been left wondering why we lic so that they can review what not more) Latinoa... If I am white WKCO FM, I stand behind Glinn' s about the operation, conduct, or still have not been contacted about happened, and decide for them- and was raised in a poor inner-cit- y actions. In the interest of preserv- policies of the station, please raise the matter which Professor Vernon selves whether or not what occurred neighborhood, it is most likely that ing the integrity of the station, Mac them with a member of the Execu- Schubel wrote about in the Colle- that evening is worthy of public my 'hood' will have an influence has left his position as a WKCO DJ tive Staff (PBX 5412). Do not gian last week. In that letter Schubel complaint. A copy of WKCO on how I speak." What Schubel and stepped down from this Hip-Ho- p expect changes by publicly com- encourages WKCO listeners to get policy regarding this matter will was interpreting as affected "origi- Music Director position on plaining about us if you do not also involved and talk to the manage- also be available for public review. nal gangsta" lingo was actually Executive Stall". MacAdam Glinn raise these issues directly with us. ment if they find our broadcast Schubel also wrote about the nothing more than the language of has been an instrumental member We are Radio Free Kenyon. It is

inappropriate. We find it interest- affected "original gangsta" dialect hip-ho- p. Glinn speaks the language in the rejuvenation of our raphip-hi- p well-establish- ed that music of an ing that Schubel did not choose to which he heard the DJs speaking. of hip-ho- p, as do many ofour other music programs, and it is "obscene" nature does get played contact us (as he urges everyone It is implied in Schubcl's letter that DJs. Perhaps this language is in- unfortunate that we must lose him at WKCO on occasion. Though else to do) but rather decided to the DJs were poking fun at minor- trinsically offensive by nature to this issue. While it is an ex- this is not something we brag about, publicly complain about us to the ity groups and their cultures. This perhaps not but the fact remains tremely respectable decision given we do support our DJs' right to free school newspaper as well as his could not be further from the truth. that the racial background of the the nature of the complaint against expression. We are also extremely classes, exaggerating the events of To quote another of our hip-ho-p DJ has no weight on how that per- his show, his presence will be sorely sensitive to the opinions, com- that evening into something which DJs, "What I see here is the lan- son should be expected to speak. missed. ments, and suggestions given by seemed much more serious. While guage of hip-ho- p. Anyone can use To suggest that a white DJ has no WKCO is Kenyon' s largest our listeners. We need your input WKCO has attempted to establish it ... any one associated with hip-ho- p place speaking the language of hip-ho-p student-ru- n organization, with over to ensure that WKCO is the best ' a communication with Schubel in lends to speak in a certain way. is offensive in itself. 1 00 members. This is the students radio station it can possibly be. the past after hearing what he has When I do my show, I speak as if I MacAdam Glinn and his on-a- ir station. It is run purely by student Stephen M. Scott said about us in class, Schubel did am rapper from Miami. They Mi- counterpart Fred Bierman did input. Without this input, we can Station Manager, not take advantage of the opportu- ami rappers are black and not violate any WKCO or FCC never improve. If you have ques 91.9 WKCO FM nities we offered him to get involved with the regulation of WKCO. We feel this criticism hip-ho- p could have been raised without DJs respond to letter challenging show him having to write the Collegian

self-appoint- about it and not talking to us first On Thursday, April 16, after genre in question we were not caller who, in spite of the warning lies with ed 'thought about his concerns. silting down to dinner, Fred and I speaking in any sort of "affected" I read to him according to station police' like yourself, who lash out Upon the review of tapes of opened The Collegian in order to manner. That is how we talk to procedure, said the word on the air at anything they don't understand. MacAdam Glinn's radio show (the check out the final draft ofour "Off each other. Very few on this cam- without thinking. We should have That is, in fact, why we have time slot which Professor Schubel the I lill" article for that week. As I pus have a greater knowledge of taken him off the air right then resigned our show and I have re- was referring to), it becomes plainly Hipped towards sports, I happened this music and culture than myself. (even though he made no more signed my staff position. It has obvious that Schubel' s account of to pause for a second in the opinion In fact, although "apparently missteps we told him privately nothing to do with the WKCO what happened on Glinn's show section and I'm almost sorry I did. white" (as you put it), I am so that his statement was inappropr- staff I am proud to have been a that evening is completely exag- I was infuriated, appalled and dis- knowledgeable that not only was I iate), and we should have member and think the station is gerated. Readers of his letter are appointed by what I read there. the Hip-Ho- p and R&B Music Di- condemned his statement on air. better than it has ever been and it given the impression that a lengthy Professor Schubel' s letter to the rector here at the station, and not You see, although some of the has everything to do with people dialogue took place in regards to paper was the single most virulent only was our show one of the most songs we play are not entirely Hal- like you. You don't understand the the virtues of "Kenyon hos" in and disturbing thing I have seen in popular at Kenyon for the last three tering to women, many of Ihem culture associated with the music, comparison with "Syracuse hos." that publication. years (including all genres), but I are. In fact, the majority of our and instead of admitting your ig- The reality of the situation is that First, I would like to address also wrote ads for all the Columbia callers that evening were women norance you jump to conclusions the conversation lasted all of 45 Professor Schubel' s comparison of and Epic Record group hip-ho- p who enjoyed our show on the and make false accusations. Not to seconds. For the record, this word me and my counterpart to a mod- and R&B artists at an internship I night in question we received not a mention potentially ruining the was used once, at which fime Glinn em day "Amos and Andy" team. had at Sony Music this past sum- single dissatisfied caller. If you good name of two talented, knowl- Pro- made a point ofcorrecting his caller Hip-ho- p and rap music, and its mer that I was "apparently white" had ever listened to our show, edgeable, responsible DJs like by referring to women as "girls" enjoyment and performance, is not seemed not to bother them. fessor Schubel, you would realize myself and Fred. again maybe not the best word to limited to African Americans or But most importantly, your that we weren't "continuing the I hope in the future you will use, but assuredly much less offen- even just minorities for that mat- insinuation is offensive to me at a insulting and dangerous notion that think before you speak it is prelty sive than "hos." ter. It is a form of expression not personal level. My adopted sisters, women are 'ho's'" we never clear that you are the only indi- Admittedly, the caller was just intended for those in more Kimberley and Melissa, are African-A- have, and at the time you tuned in vidual that has exhibited any sort And I too wrong to have used to word "ho" to difficult socioeconomic positions mericans. In fact, so was their we were just speaking in jest. We of "juvenileehavior." in the describe a woman, but this word than myself and my partner; it is father (who passed away eight did compare girls at Kenyon to would like to urge anybody find such senti- was NOT used by Glinn or any culturally and economically tran- years ago), my uncle Rowland. By girls at Syracuse bul it was pretty student body "who behavior inappropriate" member of the WKCO staff on the scendent. By making such a suggesting I bear "an uncomfort- tame stuff (i.e. "Who do you think ments and out, although I think it's air. Glinn followed all WKCO statement you only make yourself able similarity to Amos and Andy," are hotter?"), and said completely to speak be- the If you clear that it is Professor policies and protocols in regards to sound ignorant, and you are most you are unknowingly (merely in jest (hence laughter). pretty this to a get it you were the only one. Schubel you should be contacting on-a- ir conduct and call-i- n etiquette certainly guilty of stereotyping. cause you chose to take didn't in- you encourage others to (DJs are to inform callers ofWKCO Secondly, you seem to imply public forum instead of confront- If you had bothered to listen (how dare an me and my partner when policies before they go on the air). that there was a certain amount of ing me privately) suggesting a stead of getting worked into harass self-hatre- discov- don' t have the courage to do so It is unfortunate that mis comment malicious, racist intent in our certain amount of d and uproar, you would have you - The only way to curb the occurred during Take Back the speaking in what you called "af- loathing that doesn't exist. ered gasp! that our show that yourself)- to our the 'thought police' is to Night week; however there was fected 'original gangster' dialect." I would also like to address night was, in fact, dedicated power of who stand up to them, and the only way nothing more thatGlinn could have You could not be more wrong. your accusation that myself and women listeners. The girls co-ho- st it, and in fact to end ignorance is to enlighten. done to prevent his caller from Fred and I come from urban, my called women "hos" were listening got Mac Glinn '98 saying the word in question. multicultural backgrounds, and we on the air. That is false I have a they loved it The problem here a show it Fred Bierman '98 WKCO will make a copy of Glinn' s have long been fans of the musical tape to prove it. We did have lies not with me, nor my Broken outlines of wooden silhouettes infuriating running. who witnessed the vandalism to either con- commented most likely to be victims of rape." Virtually over several nights Last week's staff editorial Security and Safety or a member of the woman student on this campus falls It strikes us as disturbing that someone tact on the importance of Take Back the Night every though campus feels strongly enough to repeat- Take Back theNight committee. Even it. particular, into that category. on and the events surrounding In the silhouettes may be gone by the time this We are infuriated that people are so edly send out this message of violence, mentioned the wooden silhouettes that is not an issue it intolerance, and ignorance. While these were letterappears, sexual violence same time, walk- insensitive, both to the work and the feelings lined Middle Path. At the per- limited to one week of the year. We also us, because, while we've not human beings that were violated, down the path, we were faced with the ofothers. It bothers for this vandal- ing someone who felt this much hostility hope the people responsible that gave never given much thought to walking around haps broken outlines of the silhouettes wouldn't find it ism will consider how their actions have campus after dark, the vandalism of the towards a wooden cutout voice to this significant issue. Sexual assault affected others. gives us pause. This willful very hard to be violent toward another per- and rape are not laughable; nor are they silhouettes now Elizabeth Hieronymus '99 was not an isolated incident. son on campus. distant. As one ofthe silhouettes proclaimed, destruction - Michelle Santangelo '99 were destroyed or knocked We would like to suggest that anyone "Women between the ages of 16 and 24 are The silhouettes r'

8 The Kenton Collegian FEATURES Thursday, April 23,1998

The Schermers discuss off-seas- on nutrition Campus physician and nutritionistdietitian stress importance ofyear round health

BY PAIGE BALDWIN StaffWriter 'Athletes want to make changes in their eating Dr. Tracy and Mrs. Florence habits once the season starts. We'd like to give Schermer will give a lecture on them some pointers on how to eat and condition health and nutrition next Thursday. The talk, which they will both take themselves during the summer to help them part in, will be held in Higley Au- I f 4 remain healthier during the fall : season.' ditorium during Common Hour. ' The focus of the lecture will be on College Dietitian Florence Schermer

the care athletes should take dur- - if ing summer to ensure a healthy playing season in the fall. Their eating habits over the sum- ments," Mrs. Schermer advised. "In the past," said Florence mer can help them to make condi- The Schermers will use the Schermer, "we've noticed that ath- tioning changes more easily so that guidelines of the nutritional pyra- letes want to make changes in their they can come back to Kenyon in mid, as well as offer their own ad- eating habits once the season ' ' good physical condition." vice, to help athletes and others

In-seas- on starts. isn't the best time ft In-seas- on athletes, Mrs. who attend the talk understand

; . .. , ' to make these changes though. Schermer said, can look to the nu- how to eat in a more healthy and V i - Public Affairs We'd like to give athletes some Dr. Tracy Schermer tritional pyramid, a model of nutritional way. Dr. and Mrs. pointers on how to eat and condi- proper nutrition found in both Schermer will hold another simi- tion themselves during the summer the season as opposed to before the son starts. Gund and Peirce. The best way to lar lecture at the beginning of next to help them remain healthier dur- season begins. They hope that this When asked why athletes guide your own nutrition is to fol- year to help athletes and advise

ing the fall season." lecture will help people to solve might find this lecture helpful, low the instructions on the posters them on their in-seas- on eating hab- Both Dr. and Mrs. Schermer, some of these problems before Mrs. Schermer replied, "Most stu- and nutrients in the food you eat its. who is a Dietition encounter the they begin by giving student ath- dents will have more control over as opposed to other sources. "It's Until then, the Schermers problems that can result from try- letes the information they need to what they eat this summer than important to use food as a vehicle hope to offer tips on a happy and ing to change eating habits within start a healthier diet before the sea- - they do during the school year. for all nutrients rather than supple healthy summer. Students voice concerns regarding OCS process

BY SARAH COOMBS AND Academics are not the only students to peruse program infor- DENISE WONG factor in the decision process, how- mation located in the Office. All Collegian Staff 'While I feel bad for those people that were ever. The official guidelines for applications in the brochures have 'qualified' to study abroatd and were not admitted, OCS participation state, "The been removed, however. Every year, 40 percent of the 2.75 GPAis a requirement but not Some students objected to this junior class leaves campus to study it is simply a dose of reality that not everyone can a guarantee for OCS approval. A policy. Amanda Loy '00, who '; in places from South Dakota to get what they want. With limited spaces, only the student with a 2.75 GPA and a plans to study in Australia next . Ghana to Sweden. Directors Bar- strong OCS application will re- year, said the policy "is ludicrous bara Hamlet and Marilyn Stokes best should be accepted.' ceive approval before a student and impractical for several rea- of the Office of International Edu- Harmon Handorf '00 with a 3.0 GPA and a merely ad- sons. Students can go around OCS Off-Camp- cation, or the us Study equate OCS application." and get the applications directly office (OCS), guide students in Stokes and Hamlet said appli- from the programs ... but most ap- their plans. cations this year were of such high plications require some kind of This year, a number of stu- be ... but the cap did encourage stu- most, but not all, of the criteria to caliber that decisions were difficult information from OCS. As a result, dents expressed concern over the dents to carefully consider their study off campus. If this criteria to make. This resulted in the de- students with early application limited number of places available reasons for studying abroad." is met, the student will be given layed notification of OCS commit- deadlines have to bend over back- to those who wish to study off Hamlet said the admissions cap OCS approval. tee decisions. They were an- wards in order to get OCS to help campus. Additionally, a delay in "has improved the quality of ap- Students had varying reac- nounced in the late afternoon of them complete their applications OCS' notification of approved ap- plications. Off-camp- us institutions tions to Kenyon's competitive se- February 26, the Thursday before by the deadline." plications gave some students know about Kenyon's pre-ap-pro- val lection process. spring vacation. When we questioned Hamlet problems meeting program dead- process, and this enhances Some echoed Vicki The late notification proved and Stokes about the procedure for lines. students' applications to these in- Fellingham '00, who plans to problematic for students seeking obtaining applications, they re- In order for Kenyon students stitutions." study in Cameroon, Africa. She admission to programs with early plied that students are responsible to study abroad, they must first The administration deter- said, "I think that study abroad can deadlines, since it is only upon no- for finding out if their programs interview and complete short an- mines the number of semester be an integral and important addi- tification of OCS' approval that have early deadlines. These stu- 1 i . swer questions for OCS. Several spaces available for off-camp-us tion to a liberal arts education and students receive applications to dents' applications are then evalu- students wondered why Kenyon study based on the size of the ris- that everyone who is qualified their chosen programs. ated on an "individual basis," requires its own application, given ing junior class. should be allowed to go ... regard- One student, who wished to Stokes added. that students must also apply to the This year, the equivalent of 26 less of quotas." remain nameless, had a deadline of Hamlet and Stokes said they

off-camp- us programs themselves. percent of the rising junior class Harmon Handorf '00, who March 15. She said, "I didn't re- try to answer the most commonly Hamlet and Stokes stressed the could be abroad for the full '98-'9- 9 plans to attend the London School ceive my application for my pro- asked questions in the first semes- benefits of this competitive pro- academic year. This translates of Economics, disagreed. He said, i'i 1 ' gram from Kenyon until February ter meeting for sophomores. More i i t cess. into 99 student spaces per semes- "While I feel bad for those people 28, the day we left for break. That detailed information is found in the "Off-camp- us en- study is an ter. were "Off-Camp-us ' that 'qualified' to study would have given me approxi- booklet entitled ! If hancement of students' experi- The OCS committee approves abroad and were not admitted, it mately two weeks over vacation to Study," which is available t ' from the ences ... it is a privilege, not a applications without regard for the is simply a dose of reality that not get OCS to fill out my program's Office of International Education. '1 I . right," Hamlet said. number of administration-allotte- d everyone can get what they want. approval form and to obtain an ad- Stokes said, "Sometimes it's .'i . ; She and Stokes said former spaces. With limited spaces, only the best visor pho- i ! recommendation, eight a lack of information that causes Kenyon Philip This year, ap- '.' t president Jordan the committee should be accepted, and those that tos and a transcript. Luckily I had students' confusion . . . Often what instated an "admissions cap" in proved 166 applications out of the were not as qualified can try again gone ahead and done this behind happens is that students don't read ) i 1993, limiting the number of stu- 168 submitted, for a total of 230 at another time or seek alternative I t s OCS' back, and was able to the information we give them." dents allowed to study off campus semester spaces. Because of the summer and graduate options." make my deadline." Hamlet and Stokes said this each year. Jordan explained the cap discrepancy, some students were Stokes, who initially fought Hamlet and Stokes said OCS "lack of information" can lead to was necessary for both economic placed on a waiting list while oth- the admissions cap, now favors it tries to dissuade students from go- rumors about OCS policies. Ham-- ,; and academic reasons. ers were given "conditional ap- "Students are now much more fo- ing ahead with the application pro- let added, "We constantly strive for Stokes said, "The economic proval." cused ... it has eliminated students cess before they have been offi- clarity in our procedures and concern was not as serious as the Conditional approval indi- who wanted to study abroad for cially approved by Kenyon. Ham- would like to clarify any policy administration thought it would cates that the applicant had met the wrong reasons," said Stokes. let and Stokes said they encourage which students do not understand."

. - 1 V Thursday, April 23, 1998 - FEATURES The Kenyon Collegian 9 Brint and Jensen honored with trustee award Kenyon community recognizes outstanding teaching in human studies, political science

BY HEATHER GRIGSBY StafTWriter 'The key for me is the classroom. I have" met in 18 years an amazing array of students. It has been As a part of 1 lonors Day Con- vocation last Tuesday, two very great to watch them come into their own.' important professors in the life of Professor of Political Science Pam Jensen 4 the Kenyon community were awarded the Trustee Awards For Distinguished Teaching. These discovery. He wants us to explore, tion." awards were established in 1988 to experiment and if we run "It's impressive to note Pro- by the Board of Trustees to empha- down a blind alley, we begin fessor Jensen's activity in continu- size and celebrate excellence in again," said Beth Spillman '98. ing her study of political science," -- . , teaching. The recipient of the senior said Allison Sladek '98. "She fre- f . Hu- Associate Professor of award for a faculty member who quently attends conferences to I ' Public Affairs mane Studies Michael Brint re- has taught at Kenyon for more share with her colleagues. Profes- Public AlUirs Professor Michael Brint Professor Pam ceived the junior award for a fac- than 1 0 years was Professor of Po- sor Jensen continually asks herself Jensen ulty member who has taught at He is director of the Integrated Pro- litical Science Pamela K. Jensen. and her students the definition of nity as important to teaching. Kenyon no more than 10 years. gram in Human Studies. "I was stunned and humbled. This a liberal arts education. She her- "I am also in a department "I have the privilege of work- "In both writing and teaching, means a great deal to me," Jensen self represents much of the an- where we work well together and ing with a wonderful community I oftentimes try to present to stu- said of the award. swer." as friends. No professor is an is- of teachers at Kenyon. In my pro- dents conditions of experience that Jensen studied at Kent State For these two professors, land. What other people do in other gram, IPHS, I am grateful to serve force all of us to reflect on what University and received her Ph.D. working with students is what parts of the college including the with professors like Michael Evans makes a worthwhile life. In this in political science from the Uni- makes teaching rewarding. administration validates and makes and Timothy Shutt. To even be respect, I find that teaching tragic versity of Chicago. "Kenyon students make my possible what I do," said Jensen. considered within the ranks of works often compels us to contem- She was a professor of politi- life as a teacher worthwhile," said "I believe that my one -o- n-one these and many other teachers at plate our cares and genuine con- cal science at University of Colo- Brint. teaching and learning experiences Kenyon is a great honor," said cerns. In these works, we fre- rado priot to coming to her arrival "Someone once said to me with her have been the most inspir- Brint. quently find ourselves poised be- at Kenyon. that, 'Knowing Michael is like ing of all my education at Kenyon," Brint studied politics at the tween equally desirable but incom- "Kenyon is not a college is opening multiple windows to said Sladek. University of California's before patible courses of action. At that search of a mission," she said. "We make it through large doors.' I In the end it is the dedication earning his Ph.D. from Oxford. He perilous zone of choice, we find are a serious place and we know think that statement best describes of these two professors to explora- taught at the University of Virginia the riddles and questions of expe- what we are about. I think I really the wonders that Professor Brint tion, learning and their students. as director of the Social and Po- rience and life," said Brint. began to understand the impor- brings to Kenyon and the aca- "The key, however, for me is litical Thought Program. After this "Professor Brint's greatest tance of that kind of self-respe- ct demic profession," said Chandra the classroom. I have met in 18 he was Thomas Jefferson Profes- strengths are his breadth of under- to liberal education when I came Bhimull '98. years an amazing array of students. sor of American Government at standing and his wide acceptance, here. For me Kenyon provides an Jensen also speaks to the re- It has been great to watch them Cambridge University for a year. and encouragement of student self- - opportunity to get a liberal educa lationship of the Kenyon commu- - come into their own," said Jensen. Horn Gallery named student activity of the year

BY GILLIAN HOUGHTON "The Horn Gallery is a space we ner and closing ceremony, as well as weekly activities like StaffWriter all needed," said Zacarias. "It is of lives have been dedicated to the popular open to everyone and this allows 'Half our the coffeehouse, Sunday movies, Like Titanic at the Oscars, one us to have many different activi- Horn, but what I think is the most important thing and concerts every other Friday. par- the Horn are student organization received ties that attract all kinds of people. about the award is that it was awarded to 108 Zacarias and staff ticular honors at last Sunday's Stu- We offer only positive things: mu- also considering bringing in a band dent ActivitiesLeaders Recogni- sic, art, poetry, a space for bands people that participated with the Horn by and offering music workshops. tion Dinner. The Horn Gallery, to practice and, in general, a place The group will also continue organizing events, bringing new ideas ... and however, is not a sinking ship. This for people to express what they up structural work on the building. student organization has had an really think and feel." giving their time and energy to the Horn.' The construction of a music stu- extremely successful year, which Hannah Levin '01 explained Marela Zacarias '00 dio in the lower level is a primary was capped off by winning the that she became interested in the priority, said Zacarias. "We have award for Organization of the Year. Horn Gallery because "I didn't the plans, the energy, part of the Led by sophomores Marela think there was enough student art money," she said, recognizing the Zacarias and Ben Pomeroy, the on campus, and I wanted to get people have realized that it is okay ... The recognition meant that we fund-raisin- g efforts of the 'grab Hom has established itself with more shown. There is the space in to like and use such a wonderful have to continue our work because bag' auction held during Parents' numerous regular activities and Olin for senior art, and art is put place." it works." Weekend and of Ginger Mathews several special events throughout up in Bexley, but only other stu- This is further solidified by Levin, who worked with the and Meghan Cook who organized the year.. dent artists see it." the recent honors bestowed upon visual arts at the Horn, said the 4 x 4 art show. "Now we only In the area of visual arts, the The success experienced by the organization. Said Zacarias: "There's a good group of people need the school to help us out." Art Abroad show, the Honors the Hom, according to Zacarias, "I think that the recognition was there that are really concerned with Zacarias will continue to work show, Poetry on the Walls, and the has both altered student and fac- very important because it shows students." in a leadership position next year, 4x4 show were particularly suc- ulty attitudes towards the Hom and that the Horn is a serious place and Plans for next year are already along with Pomeroy, who will be cessful, said Zacarias. changed the gallery's role on cam- we work very hard to keep it go- being considered. The gallery in- abroad second semester. They an- The weekly coffeehouses, pus. ing." tends to continue successful annual ticipate continued support from particularly those featuring the "The Horn has always been a "Half of our lives have been events such as the Abroad and Hon- many students, including Levin, poetry of Lonnie Manns and the great space with a promising fu- dedicated to the Horn," Zacarias ors art shows, the Spring Festival and Juniors Jason Morris and John Hip Hop Society, were also very ture but it lacked enthusiasm and said. "But what I think is the most for the Arts, the Hom Gallery din Henry Dale. popular. The gallery also pre- serious work," Zacarias said. important thing about the award sented conceits by student bands But this past year, through is that it was awarded to 108 including Fred?, Big Four Block, hard work by a dedicated group, people that participated with the

and Sector 7-- G, the very success- the Gallery has begun to be estab- Horn by organizing events, bring- Interested in Writing for Features? ful production of The Bacchae and lished as an enduring student ing up new ideas, helping with re- weekly showings of Twin Peaks organization."It needed organiza- modeling, doing publicity, cook- and Sunday night movies. tion and responsibility and I think ing, planting flowers, landscaping, How does Zacarias account everyone knew it," Zacarias said. donating heaters, carpets, chairs,

E-ma- for the success of the gallery and 'By showing that we are respon- musical instruments, and giving il: GROESZL its varied events and activities? sible and that we really care, their time and energy to the Hom 10 The Kenton Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 23, 1998 UMM NO FF

-- - ' Live bands, silly js. a. 5------i ! I ), L. si games form day- - m f : long study break

, 1 li , , Liz Lonky BY SARAH HART The band performing at APSO s Battle of the Band Senior Staff Writer

jut Is the end-of-the-ye- ar stress becoming more than you can bear? This Saturday the Kenyon Social Board offers Jay Strauss the biggest study break of the year with the all day events From left: Simon Horrocks, Jim Bonaccorsi, Wayne Healy, of Summer Send-Of- f. From 1 to 10:30 p.m., Peirce Lawn and Marrty Lloyd. op (f will ring with the sounds of bands, MCs and other enter- Rob Bonaccorsi tainment. The day's activities will begin at 1 p.m. with inflatable "We really try not to of- many talented friends. rides set up for students' enjoyment. Including sumo wres- fend anyone," said Ryan Van "We've got people from the tling, a bungee run, the velcro wall and bouncy boxing, Over '98, lead vocalist for Owl Creeks, the Kokes, the these activities promise to regress Kenyon students back to no re- Fly-R- y and the Blues Child. Stairwells, the Concert childhood and the days of snack time, recess and "We don't want any stones Band, Absolut Jazz, the la- search papers. thrown at us. It's happened crosse team," he said. "In For students looking for amusement that requires less JOHEJ before ..." fact, we're dedicating this physical exertion, magician and comedian Steve Trash will Van Over or Fly-R- y, or performance to the men's la- begin the musical performances at 2:30 p.m. as Master of a it into some- Summer Send-O- ff will to listen to outside on Fly-Ov- er doesn't need to crosse team." Ceremonies. 'Trash" takes garbage and turns Jones spring night." worry. Fly-R- y and the Blues The band plans to give thing else through a series of entertaining magic tricks. feature the Freddy McDonald '98 Child is far from being the Kenyon audience a good Said Rob Ryzner of the Programming Board of the Band as its headliner attrac- Nate the stoned off stage. Winner of time. Pratt promised a good University of Cincinnati, "All in all I think that 'Trash' tion. The band will play Sat- agrees, but notes that Band's music the APSO Battle of the show, one that was "audience-- was one of the best entertainers that we have had here." urday night from 9 to 10:30 Freddy Jones hip-ho-p Fly-R- y and "less Bands a few weeks ago, Fly-R- y friendly." The music starts at 3 p.m. with band Up the p.m. following and to be softer that of Fly-R- y and the Blues Child will "We're just going to Way. Said Eli Kiefaber '99, Social Board chair, "Up the the Blues Child. bluesy" than

0-mem- Blues Child. "We'll 1 ber p the perform as the opener for the dance around. We're more Way is a hip-ho- group from the Cleveland area. None of the quintet of and

ff good opener for them," Freddy Jones Band at Sum- entertainment than anything This portion of Summer Send-O- will also include a seg- musicians that make up the be a he said. mer Send-of- f next Saturday else," explained Van Over. ment of dancers." Freddy Jones Band possess "With our evening. They are scheduled "We kick stuff over all Freshwater Collins will follow at 5 p.m. with their per- the named Freddy Jones. Said Lloyd, live shows we try to take to play from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the time," said McDonald. formance. Kiefaber describes their music as "bouncing None of them are even an emotional ad- "This is really the most "Mike might play with groove with a number of horns making it sound a little bit named Freddy. people on blues does pos- venture. By the end of the exciting thing that's hap- his shirt off and twirl drum like ska music. I would say it is jazzy rhythm and What the band iden- is for present- show, an audience should pened to me in my four years sticks around," offered Pratt. type of music, something that Phish fans may easily sess a talent "adrenaline-fille- d live feel like they've been to a lot here," said Van Over. "I've Not to be outdone, tify with." ing never done anything like this McDonald added that he At 7 p.m. a Kenyon band, Fly-R- y and the Blues Child, shows" that has won fans of different places." in the before. I've watched Sum- might stage dive. will take the stage and entertain their fellow students. Of- and quickly spread its fame The band is now Fly-R- y Chi- releasing a new mer Send-Of- f and thought "Definitely entertainers," fering classic rock and roll with a twist of blues, from its home city of process of

Fly-R- y. enter- to the coun- album following seven years 'this is such a big deal, how said "And we have . and the Blues Child consider themselves primarily cago the rest of awesome it would be to be absolutely beautiful backup tainers. "We put on a good show," said Jack Pratt '98, gui- try according to the band's of1 work and three previous full-leng- th albums. Entitled up there,' and now ... here we singers ... including Nate." tarist for the band. managers at Capricorn Lucid, the new album at- are." Audiences can expect Fly-R- y and the Blues Child opens for Summer Send Records.

old-fashion- focus on "clarity, ed it to The band came into ex- good, rock V Off's headliner, the Freddy Jones Band. Starting at 9, the "We thought was funny tempts chart-toppin- some- insight." istence just this year. Van roll blues. "We try to play college g Freddy Jones Band will give Kenyon to name the band after truth and Over and fellow seniors songs everybody will know a taste of its alternative rock music. one that didn't exist," said Said Lloyd in the Nate McDonald and Jack and some of our own," said Students can get dinner at an all-camp- us picnic between Marty Lloyd, one of the album's press release "We Pratt put the band together McDonald. 5 and 7 p.m. band's lead vocalists in a picked the album title be- after hanging out and play- Said Pratt, "We have a For security purposes the Social Board stresses that there press release for the band. cause it reflects a good state ing together for awhile. "We good mix of originals and are to be no backpacks, cans, bottles or cups other than the "We didn't really take it se- of mind." five just decided it was time to others. We hit on some of the official Summer Send-O- ff cups provided by the Social riously at the time. Now here The band members take over the world," said big names in classic rock Board. Each student will be provided with a Summer Send-O- ff we are, all these years later, are Lloyd, lead vocalist, Van Over. and then there are the Fly-R- y cup upon arrival. The Social Board will also be selling with the same name." acoustic and electric guitar; In the band are Van Over, and Jack originals." a limited number of Summer Send-- Off t-shi- rts. Said Wayne Healy, the Healy, lead vocalist, electric vocals; Pratt, lead guitar; "Those are quality," said In the case of inclement weather, the bands will perform band's other lead vocalist, guitar, talkbox, el tubre; Jim . McDonald, rhythm guitar McDonald. in Wertheimer Fieldhouse. "The whole point of the Bonaccorsi, bass; Rob lead and back-u- p vocals; Gerald For the original songs band name is that every Bonaccorsi, vocals, and slide guitar, Slevin '00, bass; Mike Fly-R- y writes the words and member is part of the band's electric Collins '98, drums; Charlie Pratt writes the music, al- identity. There's no single mandolin;, and Simon IE Horrocks, drums, percus- Walsh '00 and Jessup Yenser though everybody tends to Schedule of vents' creative source each of us man- '98, horns; and Karen Scott add their own parts until the plays an important role." sion, acoustic guitar, 1- -7 rides set up including Sumo '98 and Cleo Estrera '00, song is the entire band's cre- p.m. Inflatable The band was chosen as dolin. Wall, Wrestling, Bungee Run, Velcro Send-Of- f headliner par- The band's style of mu- back-u- p vocals. Jon Wrede ation. the hoping to show Bouncing Boxing tially through the student sic ranges from gentle to '98 is the manager and John "We're " ' p 3-4:- musicii 30 Up the Way rrfomance-jhi- hop aggressive. Al- Lindsey '98 acts as emcee to the Freddy Jones Band up," p.m. poll on the VAX and par- uplifting to ,LZ lend a di- introduce the band. said Van Over. "We'll make and dancers tially through the availibility ternating vocalists 5-6:- al- 30 performance: jazzy, . Collins "This band is made up of them look bad and then p.m. Freshwater of the band, explained versity to the music not rhythm and blues music similar to ska Bridget McVie '01, member ways found in other bands. outstanding people," said they'll ask us to finish their " 5-- pm-t- i 1 p.ni. . All campus ,.L The songs highlight what Fly-R- y. tour with them we plan to .. j of the social board. 7-8:- Fly-R- y 30 and the Blues Child performance: Said Pratt "I don't think accept the offer. We're hop- p.m. Jack Pratt '98, the lead Capricorn Records calls classic rock and roll blues, winner of the Fly-R- y and "re- any other band has as much ing to have them open for us guitarist for and the "crisp song writing" Battle of the Bands contest describes the freshing musicality." fun rehearsing as we do." next summer." y Blues Child, 9-10:- 30 pirn.' Freddy Jones Band performance: as Sarah Hart Fly-R- y Sarah Hart Freddy Jones Band "good considers himself ' alternative rock . band extremely lucky to have so U classic rock a good Thursday, April 23, 1998 - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT- The Kenyon Collegian 1 1 Art faculty displays work in Olin Gallery

BY MEGHEAN FOLEY Staff Writer What: Faculty art exhibit The Kenyon community will be able to Through May 28 catch a unique glimpse of the Kenyon art When: faculty's recent work tonight through May Where: Olin Art Gallery 23, as Professors Claudia Esslinger, Martin Garhart, Barry Gunderson and Gregory Spaid and Associate Professor of Art Kay symbolize technology. ' Willens will display their work. Esslinger says these life-siz- e constructs : H A biennial event, the Faculty Exhibi- are meant to be representations of the "ar- i: tion has been a fixture of the Olin Art Gallery mors which are protective from the power If program for the past several years. While of the very things we fear technology and artists on the faculty usually exhibit their our inner selves." work outside the Gambierarea in venues not Garhart, who came Kenyon in 1972, I to ; H 1 - . always accessible to the college commu- sees his work primarily "as an exploration of ' : M nity, this hosting of their work on campus visual language, a consideration of how a . gives their colleagues and students an op- visual dialogue conveys meaning through portunity to see their production. formal and narrative elements." Says Dan Younger, interim gallery di- He says this exploration "is the sym- rector for the Olin Gallery, "The Olin Art bolic use of setting, time and character ' 1 Gallery is viewed as an important comple- aesthetically gathered to create content and 1 ment to the studio art curriculum. For beauty Essentially it is a search for the

students, seeing the work of outside artists visual equivalent of the narrative poem." Sarah Reder as well as their professors, brings theirclass-roo- m At Kenyon since 1974, Gunderson Art work by Professor of Art Martin Garhart exposure to the visual arts full circle in returns to the reclining nude for this Faculty the sense that it exposes them importantly to Exhibit. Having avoided the human figure seem to belong with each other." lery," on Tuesday at 11:25 a.m., during working professional artists and the Issues in his own work for the past 25 years, he Willens' piece '"Persistence of Vision" common hour. and ideas that they are working with." says, "as I now teach a course in this subject is centered around the idea of memory. The Kenyon College Docent Program

Esslinger, who has been at Kenyon matter I thought I should re-encou- nter what Says Willens, who came to Kenyon in was founded this past fall by Dan Younger,

since 1984, chose to enter her piece entitled I am asking my students to explore." 1988, "I am interested in how we see and Grace Peck '98, the co-direct- or, and the "Religious Armor" for the exhibit. Part of a Drawing upon his sabbatical experi- how we process information. The act of other docents Megan Cook '99, seniors project in progress called 'Fragile Armors,' ences for inspiration, Gunderson's reclining seeing becomes a metaphor for self-knowled- ge, Jenny Kessner, Ginger Mathews and Eliza- all of the pieces together stand as represen- nudes are, he says, "thinking big thoughts cultural identity and publ ic and private beth Stroyd and sophomores Allison tation for the ways in which people protect and little, fleeting or concrete, important memory." Hawkins and Karen Hurley. themselves. and dull" as seen through the peculiar shapes An installation artist for the past 17 These students lead tours of the shows "Religious Armor" is a human-size- d which attempt to capture their thoughts. years, Willens has recently been working in the gallery informal conversations in construction of organic materials, such as Spaid, who came to the college in 1979, with optics. She says she "discusses her which those interested can learn more about willows and grasses. Esslinger armored this has chosen to use digital imaging in his work by setting up word pairings fact the show and ask questions about the artists construction in waxed religious documents. pieces for this exhibit. The overall theme oi fiction, historymemory, powerfulpower- and their work. She says this armor represents the religious the pieces is manual labor, such as garden- less, seeingknowing and selfplace Says Peck, "The program was begun control and constricted opinions resulting ing and house painting. location." with the hopes of reaching out to a larger from these documents' doctrines. Within Spaid says, "I like to construct meaning There will be one docent talk about the part of this community than just those in- this form, Esslinger has set a video screen tp by collaging images together that somehow Faculty Exhibit, "Conversations in the Gal- - volved in the arts at Kenyon." Allaby culminates 16 years of preparation with senior piano recital WKCO prepares campus for Send-O- ff BY ERIC HARPER Senior Staff Writer What: Jessica Allaby senior piano WKCO Kenyon Radio will sponsor a on the Old Kenyon quad tomorrow "This date is ... exactly six months from concert recital evening from 6 to 10. my birthday, and I figured it was surely 8 The concert will features Fred?, The bound to be a lucky day," says Jessica Allaby When: Wednesday, p.m. Aviation Project and the Evil Beat. per- Special '98 of her upcoming piano recital. .The Where: Rosse Hall The Col umbus-base- d Special Aviation formance will be on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Project features Kenyon juniors Jason RosseHall. Mowery on drums and Chris Worth on bass. Among the pieces which Allaby will be when I would refuse to play anything but de- - Other members of the group, which j playing is the first movement of the Chopin," says Allaby. scribes its sound as "instrumental emotional Mendelssohn Trio, which she will perform "Obviously this had to end, but before hardcore,"areguitaristsMarcAndersonand i with Gelsey Lynn '00 on violin and Kenyon it did I learned several Chopin pieces, in- Kate Bennett Will Fugman. j cello instructor Sabrina Lackey. cluding these two." Jessica Allaby "98 The Evil Beat describes its sound as In addition, Allaby will perform Allaby began taking piano lessons at to minor "sweat and polyester fueled ska." Members ' Beethoven's Piano Sonata opus 54, "which age six. For the last 16 years she has per- studies of philosophy and decided and major in music. are Maureen Foley '98 on trumpet, Dan is a fun piece to play," says Allaby. formed recitals and in competitions, in philosophy I to procrastinate, I Hayden '97 on drums, and sophomores "Beethoven's sense ofhumor really comes including two student recitals at Kenyon. "When wanted per- I sad or happy or Gavin Bogosian on sax, Ben Keene on gui- out" For the last two years Allaby has would practice. When was Ensemble, in between, I would just play. So tar and backing vocals, Seth Fangboner on Allaby will close her performance with formed with Kenyon's String anything accepted that I wanted to be a vocals and noise toys and Cassie Wagner on D-fl- playing both the piano and the harpsichord. I finally Chopin's at Major Nocturne and G Mi- local children. bass. Also with the Evil Beat is Peter Bruland nor Ballade, opus 23. "I adore this piece," Allaby teaches piano to musician." I Kenyon I wanted to be says she has definite plans to '00, who serves as "fashion consultant, head says Allaby. "When came to Allaby something a musical career, and intends to go to dancer and roadie," says Fangboner. Allaby said the Mendelssohn piece was a doctor in Africa and major in pursue taking a year off, which Members of Fred? are Shea Ingram '99 with a challenging like math," says Allaby. graduate school after chosen to provide her John Idoine on drums, "Once I look my first philosophy class she hopes to spend in San Francisco before on flute, sophomores ensemble piece, while the Beethoven was Colin McLear a phi- settling in New York. Adam Levine on trumpet and in part to fulfill requirements for I realized I was destined to become chosen first-ye- ar studentsMike Hartley losopher." "I'm interested in both composing and on bass, and graduate school programs. keyboards, Adam Rosenberg on guitar Allaby realized later that she devoted performing," says Allaby, "but I don't know on "The last two pieces were chosen dur- on vocals. music than her yet which I'll end up doing." and Kaliis Smith '01 ing a Chopin phase I was going through more time to her study of 1 2 The Kenyon Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 23, 1998 Chasers present final concert of the year in Rosse

BY B RIGID SJJPKA Staff Writer What: Chasers spring n r The Chasers, Kenyon'soldest v. concert co-e- d a cappella group, presents their final concert on of the year When: Tomorrow, 7 p.m. tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Rosse Hall. Where: Rosse Hall - i Senior members of the group are Matt Jadud, president Jon Keel- ing and musical director Brain 'We've got every- "Mason. thing from oldies to 'i g rs - The Chasers also includes j un-io- i n f- -- t Matilda Bode, Maria Fiorelli, modern to '80s to j. - " J

Erich Kurschat and Rea '90s. We've got it ? all' ! . . . Oberwetter, sophomores Renee t Peltz, Erika Prahl and Jessica Tailing and first year students Fritz Brian Mason '98, Horstman, Jenny Lawton and Pat Schnieder. musical director This concert will include se- t lections by Garth Brooks, The concerts. "Erich Kurshat will not J s 1 Commitments, Elton John, Sarah . be removing his pants at this con- f McLachlan and They Might Be cert," he says. r Giants. Joking aside, Mason says, "We Mason says, "We've got ev- have fun on stage and we have fun erything from oldies to modern to singing for people ... and I think '80s to '90s. We've 'got it all." we're excited about Friday night." Sarah Reder Keeling reports Friday night Keeling adds, "We just have Front, from left: president Jon Keeling '98, Maria Fiorelli '99, Fritz Horstman '01 and Erika Prahl '00. Back, from left: Jenny Lawton will be more serious than previous fun singing together." '01, Matt Jadud '98, sophomores Jessica Tailing and Renee Peltz, musical director Brian Mason '98, juniors Erich Kurschat and

Matilda Bode, Pat Schneider '01 Rea Oberwetter '99- -

Synthesis of Native American music, techno, progressive rock succeeds

BY WILL HICKMAN limited to the basic recognition that the Contact, however, explores territory and sensibilities is the "underworld" of the title,

side-effe- ct the s Music Critic artists, presumably as a natural takes risks that the other "world music" and album represents Robertson' desire of their musical globetrotting, simply experiments mentioned never approach, a ' to bring that world to light The music of other cultures has always sounded livelier than they had in years. difference which one can only assume stems In the course of Contact, Robertson been greatly enticing to aging American and When the listener finally managed to get from the artist's personal connection to this brilliantly assimilates into his haunting pro- British rockers. Particularly susceptible are through to the lyrics buried beneath the culture. Robertson is one-ha- lf Mohawk and duction samples as diverse as old Library of those who feel that they are treading water sheen of exotic instruments and seductive his mother often took him to the Six Nations Congress recordings and a wrenching mono- stylistically and believe that they've ex- rhythms, however, it was invariably discov- reservation to visit his relatives during his logue by imprisoned Native American hausted the possibilities of original ered that the artists were saying the same childhood. It was there, in fact, that he was activist Leonard Peltier, creating a unified expression in the folk and blues-deriv- ed pop things that they had for years. They had first exposed, sitting around the communal work which sounds both current and time- tradition. At first glance, Robbie Robertson's freely taken from the music while giving campfire, to the songs of such artists as less. Contact From the Underworld ofRedboy nothing back of themselves, and the. end Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzell, impor- While so many other artists have used appears to be more of the same. result was therefore somehow hollow. tant influences on the enduring music he "world music" in order to rejuvenate their Such notable artists and songwriters as Considering this trend, it would be made with The Band. own work, Robertson seeks to apply his own Paul Simon, David Byrne, and Peter Gabriel tempting to immediately file Contact from For Robertson, the Native American musical experience to the revitalization and have experienced precisely this sort of mu- the Underworld ofRedboy in the same cat- experience has always been a foundation of heightened exposure of a musical and cul- sical midlife crisis, and, in an attempt to egory: His solo career since the demise of his musical and spiritual development, even tural tradition which he respects deeply and provide their work with a creative andor The Band, the seminal American rock group when that presence may not have been evi- understands profoundly. commercial jumpstart, have experimented in which he functioned as both lead guitarist dent to his listeners. This "hidden" set of Grade: A-- liberally with what has become known, rather and songwriter, has been somewhat lacking generically, as "world music," achieving in both energy and creativity, not to mention varying degrees of success. Even when the commercial success. His songs with The

ng, music proved both popular and enjoyable, Band celebrated, almost to the point my-thologizi- of i however, (as in the case of Simon's the Southern rural way of life

self-consciou- old-fashion- Graceland and much of Gabriel's recent, and were sly ed work) the artists demonstrated no real un- both musically and thematically. The new derstanding of the cultures they were album is, of all things, a synthesis of tradi- investigating. tional Native American music with techno The pleasures of these albums were and progressive rock influences.

Report for April 20

Artist-Alb- um title(Label)

1) Ani DiFranco LitUe Plastic Casde (Righteous Babe) 2) Jonathan FireEater Wolf Songs For Lambs (Dreamworks)

3) Tori Amos 4-So- ng Sampler (Atlantic)

4) Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (Coolsville-EMI-Capito- l) 5) Madonna Ray Of Light (Maverick-WB- ) 6) Dave Matthews Band "Don't Drink The Water" (RCA) 7) June Of 44 Four Great Points (Quarterstick) 8) Sonic Youth "Sunday" (DGC) 9) Sean Lennon Into The Sun (Grand Royal-Capito- l) 10) Various Artists New York Beat: Breaking And Entering (Moon Ska) Courtesy of WKCO The cover of Robbie Robertson's journey into world music and his own cultural tradition Contact from the Underworld q)r Redboy. Thursday, April 23, 1998 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Kenyon Collegian 1 3 Choir, symphony perform works about death

BY JOHN SHERCK A & E Editor I What: Mozart's Requiem The combined Kenyon Com- When: Sunday, 8 p.m. munity Choir and Knox county symphony, under Associate Pro- Where: Rosse Hall o fessor Music Benjamin of Locke, ; ,, , , , will perform Mozart's "Requiem" questionable work than was done ,l ' and Locke's own "Libera me, by Sussemayr." Domine" Sunday at 8 p.m. Mozart completely wrote only The "Requiem" may not be the first movement. For some the version that many listeners are movements, he had. written the familiar with. Locke has chosen to vocal parts and a sketch of the perform the revision made by C. R. instrumental accompaniment. F. Maunder in 1988. The more Some of the sections that are con- familiar version was started by sidered to be entirely Sussemayr's Mozart in 1791 and completed by creation will not be performed Associate Professor of Music Benjamin Locke directs the Knox County Synipphony earilier this year Joseph Eybler and Franz Xaver Sunday. nation- Sussemayr. "Audiences will notice the tral Ohio, as well as in Santa Fe. He has performed recitals specific events oremotions during England including Locke defended his choice, biggest change," says Locke, "at This year marks his eighth teach- wide and in Uiat time, from the disclosure of Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy saying "We've already done the the end of die "Lacrymosa." A ing voice at Kenyon. the illness in the hospital to the Center for the Performing Arts in Sussemayr version twice and sketch for a fugue was found on the Ricci, who coordinates the final, quiet moments at home." D.C. Maunder has very good evidence Amen theme by Wolfgang Plath college's vocal instruction pro- Washington, Locke revised "Libera me, wrote "Libera me, to point out there were are certain in the early 60s, which Maunder gram, will perform the Locke Domine," for this performance. 45-mem- mezzo-sopran- o Domine" in 1991 in response to his ber County aspects of die version done by completed." solo. She sings with The Knox mother's death in 1989, three weeks Symphony, though not affiliated Sussemayr that were not particu- The Requiem in d minor fea- Opera Columbus and the Colum- after she was diagnosed with a with Kenyon, has a number of stu- larly expert." tures four soloists: Patrick Woliver bus Light Opera. brain tumor. It was performed in dent members. The Community Maunder based his revision and Kenyon Adjunct Instructors Smith, the soprano soloist, has February of 1992. Choir boast 119 members, 89 of on modem scholarship and addi- of Music Mark Baker, Roberta performed throughout central and 'This piece is a representation whom are Kenyon students. tional music by Mozart, discovered Ricci and Belinda Smith. southern Ohio in numerous roles. of that three-wee- k span," says Tickets are$3 for students and during this century. Baker, a baritone, has sung Woliver, a lyric tenor, is an Locke. "The sounds all relate to $7 for non-studen- ts. Says Locke, "It is a more care- over 40 leading baritone roles in associate professor of voice and fully constructed and less opera companies throughout cen- - opera at the Ohio State University.

New York and Bos- BY JAMES SHERIDAN Los Angeles, Critics in addition to the Film Critic ton Film The Posies: Falling Apart with Style National Board of Review and L.A. Confidential National Society of Film Critics. Friday 8 p.m. BY CASSIE WAGNER Higley Auditorium Music Critic The Muppet Movie Curtis Hanson's landmark Wednesday 10:15 p.m. is brave band that calls It a 1997 film LA. Confidential re- Higley A uditorium an album Success. Especially ceived nine Academy Award is more when the band little than nominations including Best Pic- God bless Jim Henson. In this, are. a cult favorite, as the Posies ture. This film noirechos the novels the infamous first Muppet Movie, Or, perhaps more correctly, of Raymond Chandler while skill- Henson and his friends introduce were. After five albums of near-irresistib- le fully and brilliandy weaving a tale us to the famous characters of power-po- p, the of pathos and corruption in the Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Seatde quartet is calling it quits. LAPD of the 50s. Three very dif- Gonzo and Fozzie Bear in a story Success is in many ways a ferent cops become embroiled in a of destiny, as the group embarks fitting swan song for the Posies. web of corruption, sleaze journal- on a road trip to Hollywood. All of their trademarks are on ism and prostitution. Hear Kermit sing the wonder- display: gorgeous vocal harmo- Kevin Spacey delivers a su- ful song "The Rainbow nies from singerguitarists Jon perb performance as Jack Connection." See the muppets es- Auerand Ken Stringfellow; lyr- Vincennes, a cop turned television cape from the evil Doc Hooper, ics that are intelligent without celebrity viaaDragnet-styl- e show. owner of the Frog Leg restaraunt being smug; and guitars that run Russell Crowe stars as B ud White, chain. See Animal. from soothing to raging depend- a violent and enraged cop who sees An important film from my ing on the song. There are also himself as an avenger of beaten childhood and I suspect many oth- those times they try to be too women. Guy Pearce completes die ers as well, The Muppet Movie was and end up sounding silly, The Great Muppet smart The cover of the Posies final album together, Success. triumvirate as Ed Exley , the straight followed by especially when they nick lyrics arrow of the group. Caper, Muppets Take New York, rmrtU Surrey shows the on the chorus, as does a second and riffs as on "Friendship of the .,ic Hanson received an Academy Muppet Christmas Carol and stretching into new terr- vocal, and the song builds to a Future." Posies Award for adapting James Ellroy 's Muppet Treasure Island. cheesy '80s transcendent pop moment Fans and critics were ex- itory. They add novel, as did Kim Basinger for her The film blends genius with synth strings to Such moments make one pecting this retreat to formula keyboards and supporting performance. James comedy, sweetness with song, in a conjure up the wish that the Posies would hang from the Posies. They had re- "Start a Life" and Cromwell, Danny DeVito and seamless manner. Also featuring lovelessness of the in there for a little while longer. turned to the tiny independent ratUing, noisy David Straithairn also star. Dom Deluise, Steve Martin and Husker Du on But one cannot fault a band for label that issued their earliest Replacements and LA. Confidential was honored Orson Welles, The Muppet Movie its lay- wanting to end on a high note. recordings after their major la- "Fall Apart with Me" with Picture the Year by the is quite simply, a very perfect film. Auer sings, "Let's make a plan as Best of bel albums sold poorly. Of even ers of distorted guitar. song is that lets us both win ... and more concern was Stringfellow's But the album's best NET FOR PORN! stripped bare watch how the others get lost" STOP SURFING THE release of solo record before its simplest. The needs on "Fall Apart With Me." That was even recorded. But "You're the Beautiful One" Come visit: Success is why the Posies will be missed. still forged ahead and only Stringfellow's crystalline the band When it came to crafting enter- Collegtan what is arguably the voice, a single acoustic guitar and Wqz kenyon produced taining guitar pop, they were their career. a bare minimum of drums to carry best album of among the best. Success is the than any of their pre- - its verses. A second guitar enters ONLINE More proof. For more info on the web: Grade: A http:Avww.kenyon.edupubscollegian http:www.hgs.se:80-ee96fmpos.ht- m Thursday, April 23,1998 14 The Kenyon Collegian SPORTS OFF THE HILL Engelsman, Stawiski swim Kenyon Frisbee golf their way to Olympic trial moves north in tourney or meter standard. "If I would have to loom just ahead of her. "My goal BY JAMES D. RAY made it at all, I'd have expected is always to improve and go faster. Senior Staff Writer Inaugural tournament to take place Sunday to have made it in yards," Stawiski My ultimate goal is to swim at the Olympics in Sydney." What was the omega for the explained, as she has historically earned spots lated. Col- been a better yard swimmer. Assuming both BY BOB DOLGAN Lords and Ladies of Kenyon "The golfer has to take into for Engelsman made die cut in at the Olympic games, the team- Columnist lege swimming was the alpha Senior Staff (attain- mates would not swim for the same account wind direction and Marisha Stawiski '99 and Michele yards, swimming a 22.96 seconds). nation. "As I don't have American Off the Hill stays on the hill speed, the drift of the Frisbee, the Engelsman '01. The two swim ing the standard by .03 citizenship, I would either swim this week to discuss that bane of angle of the shot and obstruc mers made Olympic trial cuts at "I was really excited about this Tom or Brazil," campus existence, Frisbee golf. tions," says avid golfer the National Championships, ef- time," she said. for Australia Engelsman said, adding that Aus- Starting at 2:30 pjn. Sunday, Gawronski '98. fectively beginning a new world- - Both Engelsman and Stawiski to hurdle in tralia was her top choice. the inaugural North End Frisbee For golfers accustomed class season while their teammates will have to pass another the Both swimmers will be on Golf Tournament will take place. playing the South Course, put the finishing moves on NCAA order to go to the Olympic trials. a new cut-tim- e, campus this summer for training. This year is a special year in North Course will provide Division III. This will constitute another am not doing any specific train- the long history of Frisbee golf at set of circumstances with which "I'm really excited because I but Stawiski is confident that "I Engelsman said. half-second- "We have ing for the trials," Kenyon College. With the expan to deal. made it by a ," this can be accomplished. more "I am just going to continue train- sion of Rosse Hall and the con- "The North Course is Stawiski said of the 50 yard senior nationals in August, so we'll with Coach James Steen, as struction of new buildings behind of a distance course," says freestyle. In Olympic terms, this probably be ready for it anyway. ing "The wind doesn't very well, but I still he has done wonderful things for Samuel Mather, the age-ol- d South Gawronski. is a significant lead. "I dropped "I did swim as it does my swimming." Course will forever be altered, come into play as much more than one and a half seconds have to prove myself," continued hill on the I to According to Stawiski, the which in Kenyon Frisbee-gol- f on the edge of the in my 50," she said, going on to Stawiski. "My coach says have door." Now most wonderful things are still terms is equivalent to the rede- South Course." explain that she'd made the cut in get my fingers under the hole on the ahead. In her own words, "This is signing of Augusta National. The signature meters. that she has done that, she knows which the beginning of what's to Since many people are unfa North Course is the eighth, Qualification for Olympic tri she must work even harder. just drive through come." miliar with the rules of the sport, features a difficult als is attainable by either a yard Engelsman's goal continued here's a rundown: The game is the Bexley-Colbur- n breezeway. played like traditional golf, with Players will have to decide pars set for each 'hole (which are whether to save their mulligan for Baseball splits doubleheader with Denison usually targets like a telephone this back-breaki- ng par 4. 1 on the course pole, fire hydrant, or lamp post). The No. hole ing up and we feel like we can win Greg Ferrell '98 contributed golfers their first BYWHISIECK while Players attempt to make it to the will bring the out in the conference," said cap- three hits in the first game, go for an eagle StaffWriter hole in as few strokes as possible. dilemma. Do you tain John Hobson '98, referring to captain Schwoy, and Kipp Corbus one 'step and drive over C-blo- ck and risk Col- '01 had two each for the Lords. They are allowed By the words of KC baseball doubleheaders with Oberlin closer on putts or losing your disc, or do you lay up College. Terry Parmelee '99 and Mitch per hole to get coach Matt Burdette, Saturday's lege and Earlham angle on fairway around the building and go for a the mound for Swaggert '00 each had a hit. to get a better performance was "a great win for Hobson was on The 'step' is the odd flying birdie on the par 4? game, which Swaggert look over for the Lords shots. the program." The Lords split a the Lords in the first the constant drive to 8-- wound up on you might notice as Besides 3. turned in the second game and leap which doubleheader with Ohio Wesleyan the Lords won Hobson near the end of a improve your game which marks striking the wrong side of 5-- 1 score. Neither Frisbee golfers University, who is ranked No. 2 in in a strong performance, Modifications of the 'step' both Frisbee" golf and traditional produced much until the sixth hole. the nation. Yesterday's double- - out five and walking no one. Faust offense are 1- cartwheel or "go-- golf, other aspects of the sport "un- broke a -1 tie by can include a header against Denison University called Hobson 's performance inning, when OWU horizontal, that a dive in alluring to golfers. runs. Swaggert struck out ine is, produced one win and one loss, believable." scoring four while I asked Tom about his rea He the direction of the hole 3-- in the six batters and walked only one. both of scores 2. Hobson was threatened tap- soning behind wanting to "toss flinging the disc in hopes of The Lords won the second fifth inning when the Bishops and Jay Doskocil '01 had the only hits disc." the Lords with one ping the target game with excellent hitting in the scored twice to pull within a run at of the game for responded that his moti dot the course, He 4-- 3. Water hazards eighth inning by Mark Faust '98 With two outs and a man on each. form stretches of vation includes, "interacting posi Faust called the first game on usually in the of and Chris Schwoy '98. first for the Bishops, Hobson faced with nature and the cam sport- pavement tively Saturday's victory tied this the NCAC's leading hitter, Ryan Saturday, "the most exciting saunter- pus while getting physical exer I have ever been a part While the layperson year's Lords with the 1989 Lords Missler. Hobson fanned him, and ing event campus might think cise and relieving the stress of a B Lshop attack. the most thrilling event of ing around for the most wins in a season, 13. that was the end of the of ... academic workload. Any Frisbee golfers throw their heavy 14-1- was led by my baseball career." that The Lords stand at 6, with a The Lords' attack abandon, each body can play Frisbee golf; it can remarked, "all of us discs with reckless chance at making the North Coast Faust who broke die game open Ferrell be picked up easily." and shot is actually carefully calcu Athletic Conference playoffs if with a three-ru- n double in the sixth have put in a bunch of hours 6-- lost a lot of games, but Saturday's they Finish the season 0. inning. The shot was nearly a win makes it all worthwhile." Finishing 6-- 0 is well within grand slam, as the ball hit the top has sense of unity to Ohio reach for the Lords. "We have the of the fence and bounced back into The team Trainer inducted BASEBALL, page cushy part of our schedule com play. See fifteen hall of fame After 38 years of service as an athletic trainer, Kenyon College's George Christman, Jr., ' 4 will be inducted into the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association I Hall of Fame on May 2. Christman will join an elite group of 29 athletic trainers who have been inducted since 1990. Before coming to Kenyon, A

Christman taught physical educa- . r r t ,t r ,i 1f - an athletic trainer for -- tion and was - til - 1 Kate Ben net ."i, v rt r" r six years at North Olmstead High Christman, Jr. ! George 1 . U f t School near Cleveland. In 1996 Y - he became the first athletic trainer said, "The kids have supported r V at Kenyon, and he has been the me over the years. It's the little head trainer ever since. thank yous and the satisfaction of When asked what kept him helping people that make it all interested in the field of athletic worth while." Bryce Witner Kassie Scheirr training after all the years, he While the opposition looks on, MarkFaust '98 bats for the Lords. Thursday, April 23, 1998 SPORTS Ti ie Kenyon Collegian 15

Ladies track places : Highlights from other m Spring Sports 10th of 20 at OWU Softball falls in close OSU game

placed fifth in 2-- BY CHARLIE PUGH the 3000m steeple- On Saturday Kenyon Col Nino '99 contributed with excel- Halicki, went 3 with a Senior Staff Writer chase in a time of 12:58.3. Sharp lege soflball fell twice to lent pitching. single, a triple and two RBI,

ran an 10,000m race, 9-- 2-- excellent also Otterbein College, 17-- 9 and 1. Captain Sarah Halicki '00 while Katie Hitcock '00 went 3 The Kenyon college women's placing fifth with a time of Tuesday brought a close loss of said, "we played sound, aggresive with two RBI. track team rode the success of the 41:17.2. 4-- 3 and a loss of 8-- 0 from Ohio defense. There were innings of In game two, after pulling re- distance team at the All-Oh- io cham- Coach Duane Gomez seemed State University-Newar- k. Al spectacular offense, but we failed lief duty in the last three innings pionships at Ohio Wesleyan. The very pleased with the performance though the ladies did not emerge to come through at the plate." of game one, Scherer shined on the Ladies placed 10th out of 20 teams his All-Oh- io of team. "The was a victorious, their pitching staff and The final score of Saturday's mound, allowing a career-be- st and fifth in the North Adan-ti-c Coast good meet as we continue to have play at the plate demonstrated first game was indicative of the single earned run on four hits and Conference in Saturday's meet.. lots of personal records." marked improvement, , team's improvement as the Ladies walking two batters. Randolph The 800m run continued to be Gomez was especially proud of The team was lead in batting tallied nine runs on nine hits. The described her overall play as "the an exceptional race for Kenyon, as his distance crew, which met the during the first game on Tuesday hitting barrage was lead by highlight of the weekend."

Laura Shults '00 took fourth in the 3-- challenge and powered Ladies by Kristi Kose '99 and Anne Scherer, who went 4, with two The Ladies play next at 2:19.9. Nipping at her heels in to a strong finish. "Our distance Marie Lawlor '01 who each hit singles, a double and three RBI. home tomorrow against the Col- fifth was Gelsey Lynn '00, who runners really rase to the occasion doubles to score runners on base. Scherer also crossed the plate lege of Wooster and Saturday at finished in 2:20.3. Christine of Uie big meet and were the stars Kassie Scherer '01 and Carrie twice and added two stolen bases. Notre Dame College of Ohio. Breiner '99 ran an excellent of this competition for us. All dis- 1500m, placing sixth with a time tance runners had PR's and scored in of 4:59.2. Heather Atkin '98 per- the meet and ran quite impressively." tennis reaches 5-- 1 in NCAC formed superbly in the javelin, The Ladies are looking for- Men's hoisting it 91-- 4, for a fourth place ward to the NCAC meet on May finish. First-yea- r stand-out- s Emily 2. Their next meet is against Ohio Lords hope to Geston and Molly Sharp also came Wesleyan University and Denison up big for the Ladies. Geston University tomorrow at Denison. gain sixth NCAC Lords track comes up championship The Kenyon Lords tennis V compensation for last All-Ohi- team found short at o week's solitary North Coast Ath- letic Conference loss to Denison - BY MELISSA HURLEY AND weeks easy and not run any hard University in a solid 5-- 2 victory DANA MONDO intervals. I've done the same thing over the College of Wooster. The StaffVriters the last two years before regionals win brings the Lords to a 5-- 1 record

: in and have run great 13-- cross country in the conference, 6 overall H --.' -- The Kenyon College' Lords both times." Tim Bearman '99 highlighted yw traveled Saturday to Ohio Although no other Lords the match winning 8-- 6 in the third Wesleyan University to compete in scored any points, other perfor- set tiebreaker at the number two Brent Shank

All-Oh- contributes to a Lords' match earlier in the season. tbe io track meet Qualifyi- mances deserve more than a casual singles position. Bearman re- J.C. Bigornia '98 ng runners from all of Ohio's Di- mention. Jason Miles '98 and John mains undefeated in singles con out there," said Bearman. Lords remain optimistic. The vision III schools participated in Jordan '99 had break-throug- h ference play. Kenyon, which has won five draw will be released sometime this large event. times of 2:00.2, moving them into Meanwhile, Ronan of the past nine NCAC champion- this afternoon. The Lords finished 13 th in a the top 10 of the North Coast Ath- Remandaban '99 battled back ships, is hoping to gain a sixth tide The Lords' last home match field of 18 teams. Despite letic Conference. from a 4-- 1 deficit in the third to at next week's championship in will be this Saturday against Al Kenyon s low point total, coach The 800m is shaping up to be secure a win at the number five slot Cleveland. With one conference legheny College at the Boar

William Taylor felt that his ath- a veritable battle at conferences, "Overall, it was a great team and one non-conferen- ce match left Courts. Start time is 10 ajn. letes displayed continued im- but Miles looks forward to the win. We played with a lot of heart to play in the regular season the Molly Preble provement. challenge, stating that "the com- The most impressive perfor- petition is extremely fierce this mance of the day came from Dan year, and we have to step it up a Ladies tennis sweeps Regionals ath- to However, I Denning whose amazing notch compensate. 6-0- (7-- 6, 6--0) '98, The Kenyon College Ladies Codi Scarbrough '98 (6--2, ), and the doubles teams cer- as ran have confidence that we can (8-4- letic was evident he 6-- 1) ), prowess tennis team's record improved to Nicole Harbauer '00 (6-- 0, and of Cuthbert and Hockman come a 9:25.7 in the steeple- tainly surprise some people (8-- 5) time of 13-- 5 following a sweep of the the doubles teams of Brown and St. Vincent and Brown and chase. Although this time missed conference time." (8-2- (8-- 6) Midwest Regionals Friday and Ali St. Vincent '98 ), Scarbrough and Sagooleim na- The 4x1 00m relay team of qualifying provisionally for Saturday. Tuesday, the Ladies Scarbrough and Nan Sagooleim According to Ladies head tionals by .2 a second, it was a Aaron Hamilton '01, Tony of added a victory over Denison '01 (8-- 4) and Harbauer and coach Scott Thielke, the team '99, Andy Thompson new and a personal Callander (8-1- college record University Tuesday. The Ladies Weymouth ). Playing in the played the best we've played all and Chris Monson '01 ran a best by 20 seconds. '99 now prepare to tackle Wittenberg number one spot, Caryn Cuthbert year" at the Regionals. As an added sec- season's best time of 45.52 4-- Other great performances University at home Sunday at 1 '00 registered a strong 4-- 6, 6-- 3, 6 bonus, "Winning the Midwest The 4x400m relay team of came from Crosby Wood '99 and onds. pjn. in a makeup of a previously performance. Regionals gave us the extra confi Wood Callander, Jordan, James Sheridan Ryan Snyder '99 in the 5k. rained-ou- t match. Hope fell to Kenyon by a dence we need going into the 1998 set a 1998 15:31.4, '00 and Monson also 9-- placed sixth in a time of Drawing inspiration from score of 0 in the semifinals National Championships," a time of 4:34.8. and Snyder followed with a per- record with the song "Rock Lobster," the La- Saturday. Reigning victorious Weymouth said, adding "I don't compete in a un- in eighth The Lords 6-4- sonal record of 15:49.2 dies triumphed in a physically were Cuthbert (4-- 6, 6-- 2, ), St. think we are dwelling on our loss at Denison Univer- valiant effort, meet tomorrow 6-4- (7-- 6, re-- place. Despite the demanding tournament team, Vincent (6-- 4, ), Hockman in Atlanta as we are ready to low-ke- y Red and Ohio against the Big 6-4- about sity 6-0- 4, ), Snyder remained playing three matches in two ), Brown (6-- challenge Emory and Trinity. University. Coach Tay- opti- Wesleyan 6-- 1) the the outcome of his race, but days. They defeated DePauw Weymouth (6-- 0, and Following the Regionals, as final lor describes this meet "a 6-4- mistic for conferences. University, Hope College and Scarbrough (6-- 4, ). The com- Ladies returned to Kenyon, where tune-u- p conferences." An- "Crosby and I were disap- before Gustavus Adolphus College in bined forces of Cuthbert and they defeated Denison Tuesday at confer- 8-- Togliotti '98 begins (9-7- 1 pointed with our races," Snyder thony Madison, Wise, this weekend, en Hockman ), St. Vincent and the Baars courts in an romp un- Saturday and La- said. "We both planned to be ence competition route to becoming the Midwest Brown (8-- 2) and Scarbrough and Winning their matches for the Wesleyan Univer- (6-- 1, 6-2- ), der 15:30, but it just didn't hap- Sunday at Ohio Regional Champions for the fifth Sagooleim (8-- 3) also recorded dies were Cuthbert pen. I'm going to take the next two sity in the decathalon. time in the last seven years. As a wins. Weymouth (6--1, 6-3- ), Brown (6--1, result of their regional tourna- The Ladies had a slightly 6-3- ), Scarbrough (6-- 1, 6-2- ), ment victory, the Ladies now rougher time later Saturday in the Sagooleim (6--1, 6-2- ), Harbauer (6-- Baseball: split games have an automatic bid to the final round against Gustavus 2, 6-- 2) and in doubles, Scarbrough NCAA Championships in May. Adolphus, registering a 7-- 2 victory and Sagooleim (8-- 1) and Sara PAGE 14 son is all but assured; the only ob- CONTINUED FROM '01 Molly Preble '98 Con- The Ladies clobbered with five of the six singles matches Sanders and that could propel it to a 6--0 record jective left will be the NCAC 8-- (8-3- ), St, Vincent DePauw 1 Friday, drawing going into a third set. Picking up while the team of tournament for ference tournament. The Lords' and the conference 3-- 2 upon victories by Erin Hockman wins included Cuthbert (6-- 2, 6, and Brown fell to its opponent the first time since the format was next home game will be Monday 6-- 7-- 5), '99 (6-- 0, 6-3-), Lauren Weymouth 6-3- ), Hockman (3-- 6, 4, 8. switched to four teams. Breaking against Mount Vemon Nazarene 6-1- 6-2- (6--1, ), 1, 5-- 7, 6-2- Showalter '98 (6--2, ), Brown Brown (6-- ), Weymouth Ian the record for most wins in a sea College. 1 6 The Kenyon Collegian SPORTS Thursday, April 23, 1998 Lords and Ladies lax look to season's end Ladies defeat Wittenberg, Allegheny; look to Earlham

BY BETH ROCHE 'It was an absolutely incredible game. Even Senior StaffWriter though I am injured and was on the sideline, I Kenyon College women's la-

- feel the the l crosse tallied two more wins and could amazing energy of game.' a dramatic loss this week. captain Kate Masley '98 - The Ladies fell, 22-2- 3, to Ohio Wesleyan University in a home the game 21-- 9, Kenyon. lege on Sunday and ended the match Tuesday. "It was an absolutely Kenyon outshot Wittenberg game with a win, 21-- 9. Kenyon is incredible game," recalled captain 52-1- 9, and goalie Erika Prahl '00 currently 3-- 3 in the North Coast v Kate Masley '98, "one which I will had 4 game saves, to increase her Athletic Conference and 6-- 6 over- y never forget Even though I am in- season total to 92. Goals were also all. The Ladies will face Earlham jured and was on the sideline, I could scored by juniors Lesley Keiner College on Saturday in the last feel the amazing energy the game. and Liza Denny. regular season match. Game time 'Am j of I cannot express how proud and hon- Kenyon faced Allegheny Col- - is 1 p.m. at Waite Field. ored I feel to be part of such a hard- working and committed team." The Ladies faced Wittenberg University on Friday at Waite Field. Kenyon had an impressive start to the game with Ali Lacavaro '99 and Megan Cook '99 each scoring two goals apiece. Sarah -- Colestock '99, Genessa Keith '98 A. and Shannon Maroney '01 fol- lowed with three goals before Wittenberg was able to score. The 1 x half ended with Kenyon up 11-- 3. V S Early in the second half the t Ladies increased their lead: Brent Shank Lacavaro had two goals and Liza Bob Zajac '98 plays offensively for the Lords against Wooster. N. Davis '99 had one. Goals were added in the final 12 minutes by Lords, 7-- 4, assured winning season Heidi Melbostad '99, Laura Brent Shank t Turnbull '99, and Colestock to end Erika Prahl '00 looks make a save as the defense holds off the BY JOSH COBLYN low a goal in three quarters. Greg to opponent. StaffWriter Clancy '01 replaced Kureth and recorded four saves of his own. The Kenyon College men's The Lords lost their chance Rugby overcomes early defeats at Classic lacrosse team silenced the bag- for a rare shutout bid in the fourth pipes of the Scots from the Col- quarter, as Barney McGinley BY JESSICA GOLDMAN Shay's try was followed by a '98 played an essential role in lege of Wooster as they trampled scored for Wooster. Lords StaffWriter goal with Clay Gahan '00. With maintaining the composure and them 15-- 1 on Saturday at McBride defenseman Doug Coutts '01 Gahan's crucial contribution the focus of the team. Also standing Field. Kenyon (7-- 4, 2-- 2) extended scored a single goal, as did team- The Kenyon College men Lords were able to narrow the out was Josie Bode '01, whose its winning streak to three games, mates Paulo Ribeiro '99, Matt and women's rugby teams came margin to only three points, but (he speed and defensive skills helped assuring a winning season, while Crusey '99, John Lawlor '98, Will home from last weekend's Ohio Wittenberg Tigers sealed the game to fend off multiple attacks from Wooster fell to 3-1- 0. The Lords' '99, Evan '00, and Sieck Bliss 15's Classic tournament with with one more try, winning 24-- 7. the Bowling Green offense. ferocious attack left the Scots be- John Brennen '99. mixed feelings about the results. From the first whistle of the According to Coach Will Va- wildered, and Kenyon led 13-- 0 The 15-- 1 victory was the most Both teams experienced losses in second game, the Lords proved lentine '98, "We did an amazing job before Wooster could erase the lopsided win against Wooster since the first round, but they bounced their skill and endurance to the of rebounding from the demoral- zero from the visiting side of the a 17-- 2 shellacking in 1986. Paul back and captured wins in later opponent, Ashland University. izing Bowling Green game and scoreboard. Bienstock '00, claims that, "This play. Though neither team returned Again Shay was a key component ended up having our best match of Kurt Cross '00 continued his was such a big game for us because with a trophy, they did prove that of the team's offense, as he began the season against Central Michi- stellar season with four goals, in- Woosler has been such a huge ri- they were able to overcome early the scoring streak followed by gan University." creasing his team-leadin- g total to val in the past." In the eight previ- disappointment and play with the ClintNash '98, Chris Schilling "98 From the beginning of this Co-capta- 23. in Chip Unruh '98 ous games played between the two intensity that has characterized and Fisher. By the end of the first match the women set the tempo 's 1 1 scored two goals. Unruh goals schools, four have been decided by both teams all season. half the Lords had raked in 24 of the game. The demonstrated ex- and 23 assists on the season make one goal and two have been de- In its fifth year, the Ohio 15's points. Ultimately, the Lords raised cellent ball control that allowed him the team's leader in production. cided by a pair of goals. Classic has gained national respect the degree of intensity to a level them to maintain possession Derrick Stowe '01 also had The Lords continue their sea- and has been chosen as one of the that Ashland could not match, al- throughout most of the competi- on son Saturday Oberlin Col- 29-1- two goals Saturday. Lords as the men's Division I sweet sixteen lowing the Lords to secure a 0 tion. Megan Dietrich '00, Besty goalie Andy Kureth '01 recorded lege Yeomen travel to McBride sites. Over 70 teams competed in victory. Newman '98, Anne Smetak '00 16 saves in net and refused to al Field. Action starts at 1:30 p.m. this two day event held in Colum- Fisher summed the tourna- and captain Esther Cely '98 con- bus. ment experience precisely, 'The tributed to the strong play of the looks to OWU invite Unfortunately, the Lords did Lords returned home with the Ladies. The final score of 37-- 0 Golf not get off to a strong start in their knowledge of what this incredibly reflected the Kenyon domination Lords take 10th place at Wooster opening game against Wittenberg athletic but young team is capable of tiie match. ended BY GISELLE MILORD with a 78. University. The players were not of. The team finally came together The Ladies last game as alert and focused as their oppo- and, for fifty minutes, played like in a 5-- 0 victory against Oberlin StaffWriter McCarthy felt "Saturday's round was by far the best golf we nents, and Wittenberg capitalized we've been capable of for weeks." College. Though the women scored The Kenyon College golf have played as a team in a long on this weakness and scored two The women's performance within the opening five minutes of team pulled in a 10th place finish time. The score 326 was what tries in the first five minutes of the paralleled that of the men's in sev- the match, they were unable to pen- last weekend at the College of Otlerbein shot the first day, and match. eral aspects. The Ladies' first etrate the Oberlin defense again Wooster. As Greg McCarthy '98 they are one of the best teams we This jolt awakened the Lords, game, which ended in a loss, was throughout the game. Both teams pointed out, "That is better than compete against." who soon pulled themselves to- a disappointment, but they finished faced the adverse conditions of mud our last finish at Denison." The Lords will be at the Ohio gether and launched an offensive the tournament on a positive note, and rain that inhibited the level of Day two of the tournament, Wcsleyan Invitational at attack on Wittenberg. Elliot Shay winning their last two matches. play. Oberlin came close to scor- Saturday, was the better of the two Oakhurst Golf Course tomorrow '98, a key offensive playerj was The Ladies' first game against ing several times, but the Kenyon for the Lords. They shot a team and Saturday. The North Coast able to maneuver around the Bowling Green Slate University defense successfully blocked thase total of 326, led by the two cap- Atlantic Conference Champion- Wittenberg players to score a try proved to be a mental challenge for attempts. tains; McCarthy shot a 74 and ships, also al Ohio Wesleyan, will followed by a kick raising the the Ladies, ultimately ending in a Both teams will host Dension Owen Lewis '98 was close behind be held May 10 and 11. score by seven points. 10-- 0 loss. Captain Sarah Reading University at home on Saturday.