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Finance Committee Lays Foundation for 88-8- 9 Allocations By Mario Oliverio, II are The Kenyon Journal, Generics, Kenyon doesn't mean they're going to get as much Musical Stage, Ice Hockey Club, Sacred money as they want." Just as the federal government is finishing Earth Alliance and men's and women's Rugby The $150,000 for next year's budget is up its budget for the next fiscal year, "I'm very disappointed that I wasn't informed I coming from the projected 1,500 students' Treasurer Bill O'Hearn and the Finance earlier that the budget forms would not be $100 activity fee charge. O'Hearn is counting Committee are just beginning to lay the in on time," laments O'Hearn. on more students than that. "I predict that groundwork for the budget at Kenyon. A rough estimate of the amount of money they'll be more students which means more As of 2:30 p.m., Mar. 28, which was the that hasn't been requested is somewhere be- money in the supplemental budget money to be allocated in Money will deadline for budget requests, 46 student tween $30,000-32,00- 0. The total amount of the fall". also organizations had submitted the forms. money requested by the priority organiza- come from zero-balanci- ng procedures which collects the money from organiza- Thirty-fou- r were by special interest groups, tions, service organizations and special in- student such as the Water Polo Club or the Black terests is $110,721, $1,995, and $33,530, tions with leftover funds from last year. This Student Union. Six requests were submitted respectively. Capital expenditure requests, money is put back into the budget. O'Hearn is counting $10,000-30,00- 0 in sup- by Service Organizations. Service Organizat- money for a piece of equipment (such as a on the ions, such as the Chase Society or Amnesty lamp or a boat), is $21,724. This puts the sum plemental budget. International, are clubs which have no way of of all the requests, official or expected, Treasurer Bill O'Hearn see BUDGET page two raising money for their operations since hovering between $190,000 and $200,000. members do not pay dues. Six requests were This brings the David Stockman of Ken- Kenyon Adopts Sorority Proposal also submitted by priority organizations such yon College to the second problem. Accor- Kenyon President Philip H. Jordan, Jr., in fairs Committee but is primarily a tech- on- as WKCO and Kenyon Film Society. ding to O'Hearn, the Finance Committee a letter dated Mar. 16, 1988, officially ac- nicality giving Kenyon the option to deny, According to O'Hearn there is a problem. ly has about $150,000 to dole out. In order to cepted the recommendation of Senate to rather than revoke recognition. As of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, many student come in under budget the Finance Committee grant local sorority status to Theta Alpha The question of national affiliation re- organizations had not submitted a request must "consider each individual request and Kappa. This letter finally made official the mains left until the Committee on Social form including some priority organizations then cut accordingly." O'Hearn asserts, "The policy under which most of Kenyon has been Life, which Senate recently voted to create, such as Reveille and Pierce Hall dark room. Finance Committee makes it so as many acting since the Senate report was made pub- can present suggestions following a Among the negligent special interest groups organizations as possible can function. That lic last February. thorough investigation of Kenyon social life. Jordan's letter came the day after Dean of This committee is expected to report Events Stress Plight of Homeless Students Thomas Edwards passed on his sometime during the 88-8- 9 school year, at recommendation "that the sorority ... be which point Theta Alpha Kappa may apply each night in dramatize the By Tony Ziselberger outside order to recognized by the College . .. in accordance for national affiliation if the Senate decides plight of the homeless. Campers have been with the proposal submitted by the Senate, such affiliation to be acceptable at Kenyon. sleeping on the chapel lawn in tents and card- Over the past several years the problem of dated January 27, 1988." Edwards noted also Meanwhile, another report on the impact board boxes, and have been talking to pass-ersb- y by homelessness has increasingly come to be that "matters addressing national affiliation, of sororities at Kenyon is being prepared in an attempt to educate. Rather than Advisory Council on the seen as a catastrophe of epidemic proportion. housing and conditions of probationary the President's eat at the dining halls, the campers have Women at Kenyon (PACSWAK) For a variety of economic, political and status are addressed in the Senate's proposal, Status of bought food from outside using contribu- on a survey completed by 248 Kenyon social reasons the number of people living all of which I approve." based tions from the Kenyon Environmental Com- The responses the survey show a without housing or in substandard housing The official adoption of the Senate recom- students. to mittee. For each day during the week that a mixed reaction to the Greek system in has increased at an alarming rate. Increasingl- mendation apparently implies that, in com- camper (or any student signed up) doesn't eat general, but a fairly strong rejection of y, women and single parent families are be- pliance with the original document, Theta in the dining halls, ARA will donate sororities specifically. Over 79 per cent of the ing driven into the streets by a lack of affor- Alpha Kappa now begins its probationary $5 to Interchurch services, a relief respondents said they did not want to see dable housing. In an effort to bring these period "of no less than one and no more than organization in Mount Vernon. sororities formed at Kenyon. Interestingly problems to the attention of the Kenyon three years" toward full recognition. This actual enough, among the more than 160 women community, several Kenyon students are In addition to the above activities, campers period means little in terms of the passersby sorority which has respondents, the vote against the formation spending this week staging activities to are soliciting contributions from to functioning of the The goal recognized by the Student Af of sororities here jumped to over 90 per cent. educate the community about homelessness, be donated to Interchurch services. already been is $1,500 (one dollar from and to raise money for relief projects. for the week the campers The week's events, grouped under the title each student). As of Monday, this SAC Shuffle "Kenyon Homelessness Awareness Week," had raised approximately one third of to Experience Staff were in large part put together by senior goal. Eckstine expects about 20 to 30 By Paul Singer student space. According to Jordan, the stu- each night, although she Chad Smith, who was moved to do some- people will sleep out dent space question will take up a significant is room for many more. thing about the problem through one of his hastens to add, there According to a statement circulated Tues- part of Edwards' attention next year. wishing to join the campers, she classes. The events of homelessness aware- Anyone day by Kenyon President Philip Jordan, During Edwards' absence from the SAC, is welcome. ness week have included the showing of a points out, Dean of Students Thomas Edwards will be Dean of Academic Advising Donald Omahan people con- Ed- video on the problem of homelessness, lec- Smith hopes to see Kenyon on special leave of absence next year. will serve as Acting Dean of Students. Jordan tures by Smith and by Bill Faith of the Ohio tinue to seek solutions to the problems of wards will leave the SAC for the 88- - 89 told the Collegian that the College is now conclusion of Coalition for the Homeless and a trip to a homelessness following the school year to become the full time staff beginning to search for what will apparently Both Smith formed Com- in Columbus stage show. Funding for these Homelessness Awareness Week. member heading up the newly be a temporary replacement for Omahan Merves the Kenyon. events has come from a grant from the and Professor Esther of mission on Social Life at the Academic Advising position. McKnight Fellowship and from the Activities Sociology Department point out that there The Social Life Commission was originally Jordan made it clear that Edwards has and Office. are numerous ways for Kenyon students chartered by Senate as a way to investigate every intention of returning to the Dean of involved. Students wishing to issues involved with the colonization of a Students post after his one-ye- ar leave, and By far, however, the most noticeable staff to get the shelter in Columbus can sorority at Kenyon, but its scope has that rumors to the contrary have no founda- event of the week has been the homeless volunteer at a national on the Saturday encompass investigations tion. "He will be back to see the Com- camp in front of the chapel. According to receive free transportation since broadened to with the life work implemented", said Jor-se- e Junior Joy Eckstine, one of the coordinators shuttles, and can be connected of a number of aspects of Kenyon social mission's page two including Greek life, student activities and SAC page two of the camp-ou- t, people have been sleeping see HOMELESSNESS MAR. 31, 1988 PAGE TWO NEWS

Homelessness SAC Shuffle continued from page one THE READERS WRITE continued from page one shelter through the Activities Office. As most dan, though he confirmed that Edwards will years". shelters are poor, overcrowded and under- likely retire "in a few D-P- in SAC hi Collegian Motives staffed, they are desperate for help and are A further possible change staff Questions revolves around persistant reports that Dean more than willing to provide any necessary To the Editor: widely circulated. Ironically more of these Towner-Larse- n training. People wishing to take political ac- of Student Residences Robert resign flyers had been made than actual invites. tion can get a list of organizations involved in is planning to at the end of the Nevertheless it was blatantly slanderous of issues about homelessness from Professor year. Jordan reported no knowledge of Recently it was brought to my attention the our organization. This was disturbing Merves in Bailey House. People wishing to Towner-Larsen- 's resignation, but said he displeasure some individuals voiced regar- because not a single invite was distributed. make financial contributions can get in touch knew the Dean had expressed interest in ding an apparent invitation that was This is not the point however. The fact of with Interchurch Services in Mount Vernon, returning to graduate school in counselling. presumably used at a Delta Phi function. The the matter was that this individual was not or any of the organizations named below. While Towner-Larse- n was unavailable for material contained in the invitation was in concerned with our input, but readily and CATHOLIC CONFERENCE poor taste yet was never intended to be offen- OF OHIO comment at press time, reliable sources con- hastily was determined to chastize us. This, 35 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215. sive. Upon consulting with the Gay Straight firmed having been informed of his retire- to me, is poor reporting. What is illustrated CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND, 790 Stone Alliance (GSA), who actively expressed con- ment plans. here is the sometimes irresponsible and bia- Street Columbus OH 43205. cern, I was impressed with their treatment HUNGER sed sentiment directed towards the fraternities NETWORK, 299 King Ave., Columbus OH and genuine concern over the issue. The GSA Budget Hearings here at Kenyon. In fact our fraternity as a 43201. THE OHIO COALITION FOR was sincere in understanding the cir- THE continued from page one whole displayed more responsibility in deal HOMELESS, 209 S. High St. Room 506, cumstances of the issue and were willing to Budget hearings started on Mar. 29 and ing with the invitation than was given to the 43215. work with the fraternity to effectively bring Columbus OH THE OHIO COUN- will go to Apr. 5. Deliberations run from issue. to light the issues raised. This was pleasing treatment of the CIL OF CHURCHES, 89 E. Wilson Bridge Apr. 5-- 10 and the budget will be available for because GSA's motive was educate and I bring forth this issue not with the sole i- Rd., Worthington OH 43085. OHIO Student Council consideration on Apr. 12. the to bring results. ntent defend our fraternity, but in hope thai HUNGER TASK FORCE, 80 S. Sixth St., The hearings are open to the college about constructive to Columbus OH 43215. Following this encounter I met with a pro- further biased and malicious attacks can be minent member of this publication. I asked if avoided or carried through in a responsible Z there would be numerous fallout and he reaf- and mature manner. I look forward to achie- o o firmed my suspicion. Following this I pro- ving constructive results from this issue vvtfc o ceeded to tell him what actually happened the GSA, and hope further incidents will be C3 G S3 r3SBr! H so with the invite, and how it was never distri- avoided. H Urn buted because it lacked the enthusiastic sup- r port of the fraternity. This he dismissed and Respectfully Submitted, z submitted to his own presumption. In fact Tom Furda z M flyers condemming this invitation had been President of Delta Phi o i3 H o U Student Calls for Library Quiet W most are the students who have been assigned 2 H To the Editor: 5 study carrels. These people are constar :': X having visitors I really can't undersia-- i I am writing this letter to ask people to not how these honors, double major and i- W talk while in the study areas of Olin ndependent study students who supposed:;, Chalmers Library, so that people like me can so have so much extra work to do actually get get some work done. I, and many other peo- o any work done when they're in the library z ple I know, like to study in peace and in because all they do is talk! ... I'm surprised quiet, and we are finding this impossible to H to see this type of behavior prevailing in i do so in Olin. We can study in our dorm C not community where everyone is supposed to be -- 50 people are playing iJ rooms because constantly o' -- A" O so nice and friendly and considerate loud music, and we can not study in empty the On others. I never thought that I would miss 4 t U class because it is no longer safe, so OS rooms old I admit that I 4. our only real, reasonable option is to study in Chalmers Library, but must Olin. do, because it was always quiet and I codi Too many people at the library are rude always get a lot of studying done. Now, I'fl they talk and eat at their convenience and are finding it increasingly difficult to study in such a distracting environment, and I real:; inconsiderate to others who are trying to study. Personally speaking, when I politely don't know what to do. But I do know thai I ask people to please be quiet, most people am paying an arm and a leg to attend Ke- look at me like I'm rude, and often will con- nyon, and that I should at least be guarantee; tinue their conversations! I don't mind if peo- a quiet place in which to study. ple have short, quiet conversations, but I feel that if people really want to have long con- Sincerely, versations, that they should go to the An anonymous, frustrated member of th; Atrium. The people who surprise me the class of '89

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YOU DONT HAVE TO KEEP IT Ql'IET. MAR. 31, 1988 OPINION PAGE THREE

Discrimination and Delta Phi THE READERS WRITE The Kenyon Collegian encourages letters to the Editor. All submissions must be signed and Germany typed, double spaced. The Editor reserves the right to edit all material while maintaining the "; they first came for the Communists, and I didn't speak up bcause I original intent of the submission. wasn't a Communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they camefor the Catholics, and I didn't speak up because was a Protestant. Then me-a- I they came for nd by that time no one was left to speak up. Kenyon Homophobia Prevails Pastor Martin Niemoller

To the Editor: I'm incapable of understanding how every- Towards the end of GayLesbian awareness week, two days after the GayStraight one on this campus can be so ignorant and Alliance had I encouraged everyone to wear denim to support homosexual rights, a party have been actively involved in the Gay unsupportive of issues which eventually ef- D-P- was held in the hi lounge under the auspices of "Heterosexual support group Straight Alliance for over two years. During fect each of us. This encompasses much more invite-fr- awareness. The om Phi"-conclu- "The brothers o' Delta ded with the caveat this time, the group has attempted to educate than gay and lesbian issues; it includes events "no spitting, barefeet, denim." the people of this comunity regarding issues such as Black History Month and Women's of sexuality. Unfortunately, we have spent Week which were also well organized, poorly This directly implies the following view: Homosexuality is by no means an acceptable more of our time rationalizing why the com- attended, and devalued. Why are we all so self-centere- alternative lifestyle for members of our community. Gays and Lesbians and those who munity has been so consistently unconcerned d, so close-minde- d, so content to support them are to be mocked; they are as disgusting as spit on the floor. Homosex- and unresponsive to these efforts. I feel that I ignore the discrimination that runs rampant can no longer uals, by their sexual preference, attempt to question the ethics and values we hold most justify the homophobia and here at Kenyon and throughout our society? sacred within our society. The Delta Phi fraternity therefore feels that it has the duty to lesbophobia which exists in everyone on this condemn those among us who support and take part in what they belive to be deviant campus. 21-2- This is all very It is even more sexual activity. March 7 was Gay and Lesbian Aware- unfortunate. ness Week. It was meant to be a week of unfortunate that understanding and accep- gays and lesbians may occur in When any organization distributes such a public notice, we must hold the entire celebration, of education, an opportunity for tance of not my group accountable for its content. Regardless of where individual responsibility may all to be openly supportive of gay and lesbian lifetime; that women, blacks and other ethnic minorities will have to in fall, the use of the group name implies group acceptance. Therefore, all the members of rights, an opportunity for some to be proud continue Delta-Ph- their struggle to drastically modify the i must be held responsible for the paranoid and homophobic views expressed in of being either gay or lesbian. Unfortunately, their invitation. it was quite the opposite. The negative straight-white-ma- le mentality of our society. response from this campus was illustrated in Were the victims of this outrage members of another minority group, all of the cam- numerous ways. The lectures and discussion I can no longer blindly accept excuses and pus would vehemently denounce the discriminatory implications of this allegedly groups were each attended by no more than apologies. If an issue is important to a per- humorous document. Let us just imagine a similar invitation, say, during Black History seven people including the four who organiz- son, he or she will make time to be involved, Month, stipulating "no fried chicken and watermelon". Clearly, no one would find this ed the events. This lack of interest was disap- to show concern and respect for those who acceptable, and Delta Phi's most recent invitation is no less offensive. Sadly, the attack pointing, but not as openly offensive as some are being ignored in our society. I can only could easily have gone unanswered because, as the poor attendance at the weekend's of the other reactions. For example, our hope that eventually everyone will feel the events proved, few if any of us are willing to stand up to homophobia, our own or flyers were taken down, some were burned at pain of open resentment and discrimination others'. Spring Riot. It became clear to us that the and through that experience feel the need to meaning of the week and of the individual speak out, to show even a small bit of con- events was when we a cern and support. D-Ph- misunderstood found It is horrifying that at least one member of the is holds these narrow-minde- d, Phi invitation discriminatory views. Beyond this it is horrifying that Delta Phi is an institution recent Delta which read "Heterosexual Support Group Awareness Regretfully yours, where such an attitude could stand unchallenged. Even if the fraternity denies Party no spitting, barefeet, denim." Beth Miyashiro responsibility for the actions "of a single member", it is clear that no one in the fraterni- ... ty tried very hard to stop these abuses from being printed. Finally, it is unbelievable that the institution could see these views as being so universally accepted that this invite could be offered unabashedly to the partygoers, not even considering that some of these Week people, even some within their own fraternity, are likely to be gay or lesbian. Campus Hostility Ruins To the Editor: to believe. I sincerely hope the students of This is not the first time that "the brothers O' Delta Phi" have offended the communi- Kenyon come to realize that diversity is the years ago the D-Ph- is a blatantly ram- ty through one of their invitations. Just two distributed The Week of March 20 was designated Gay spice of life and learn to overcome the demeaning sexist which included a dog with the words "POON TANG" and invitation, and Lesbian Awareness Week at Kenyon. pant homophobia present on this hill. prominently displayed on its shirt. What was their response? A simple apology after the The purpose of this week was to raise the fact. It becomes clear that such an apology was ineffectual, and will not be acceptable consciousness of students and faculty to the Sincerely, this time. The D-Ph- is must do more to demonstrate that these bigoted views are not Kelly O'Connell supported or fostered by their organization. We must not only prevent this organization concerns and issues of Gay and Lesbian from continuing its public harassment of minorities but make a clear deterrent for other students at Kenyon. It was also meant to organizations as well. educate the community about AIDS and Phi of Delta Phi AIDS Related Complex. Despite a great deal It is high time that someone lay down the law: Gambier will not accept nor harbor of advertisement about the week, turn out discrimination, bigotry or harassment of any form, by any group or individual. was poor for most events. The week ended Offers Apology a series lectures, videos and a piano Written by members of the CoUegian Editorial Board with of bardance on Saturday. It was beginning to To the Editor: get irritating when the same people showed many more for up at every lecture and not This last weekend, copies of a proposed in- from the Columbus the videos. A speaker vitation to a Delta-Ph- i function were present Collegian AIDS Task Force drove from Columbus Delta-Ph- in- Kenyon However, this at a i Function. Saturday evening to give a talk and presenta- vitation did not get the support of the Frater- Editor-in-chie- AIDS in He was shocked f: Paul Singer tion about our area. nity and so was not distributed or meant to Managing Editors: Suzy Grant, Rik Klcinfcldt and angry when only seven on a campus of be distributed as an invitation or theme. News Editor. Jenny Nciderhouser 1500 showed interest in a topic that involves Nevertheless, we now realize its presence was Perspective Editor: David Bartram everyone at some level. He refused to speak in poor taste and may have offended people. Features Editor: Sonya Dudgeon to seven when he was expecting at least forty. The brothers did not mean to maliciously of- Sports Editors: Russell Brightman, Scott Johnson This is yet another example of the disinterest fend any groups or individuals, but now Forum Editors: Jocelyn Alexandcrn, Beth Miyashiro Kenyon students have for anything that realize the invitation's presence may have Nancy Faris, Julie Glen, Production Assistants: Reid Carlberg, Elizabeth Englander, doesn't directly involve them and the conser- given cause for offense. Liza Hamm, Brian McFadden vatism on this campus. Because of this final Photography Coordinator: Chris Klein incident the co-ordinat- ors of the Gay The fact that it was found to be offensive Business Manager; Tom Gallucio Straight Alliance chose to cancel the piano was brought to our attention by the GSA. We Circulation Manager: Michael Sering bardance because we. had nothing to applaud this active concern on their part, and Hefferren, in- Editorial Board: Elizabeth Bower, John Douglass, Aileen celebrate. hope this will prevent similar regrettable ' Timothy Holmes, Anil Mammen, Beth Miyashiro, David Paradise, cidences. Tony Ziselberger Paul Singer, Alexandra Walker, It was also amazing to me the number of The hope that those offended and Gay and Lesbian Awareness Week flyers that brothers while the College ,s m session, ex- the entire community will accept our sincere The Kenvon Collegian is published every Thursday disappeared no matter how many times they The views expressed .n the paper do no apology. cept during examination and vacation periods. were posted. Other open acts of hostility such Yearly subscriptions are $22.00, checks necessarily reflect the views of Kenyon College. as the burning of the flyers at the Spring Riot Collegian. Our mailing address is Kenyon Col- Respectfully, should be made payable to The Kenyon fire serve to strengthen my observation that College, Gambler, Ohio 43022. close-minde- d legian, Student Affairs Center, Kenyon my own generation is more David Richards, than my parents' which I originally felt hard Secretary Phi of Delta Phi PAGE FOUR OPINION MAR. 31, 1988 Hoppe Questions Slonczewski Definition of Objectivity To the Editor: When she turned to sociology, however, As I have understood it for seventeen and political issues, and to learn the intelle- she abandoned the position that activity is years, the primary goal of the Kenyon educa- ctual and disciplinary skills necessary ij Several aspects of Professor Slonczew-ski'- s warranted because it educates students in the tional enterprise is to equip students with the translate their judgements into effective a-

skills ction is, teach genera-lizabl- recent letter Collegian, Feb. 25, 1988) ways in which a discipline gathers knowledge intellectual and disciplinary to translate in the world. That we a e concerning the roles of passion and active and justifies its knowledge claims. Instead, their own passions into effective action in the process, not particular positions of participation in learning struck me as requir- she suggested specific activities sharing per- world. I have serious reservations about the immediate and transient social or political ing responses. sonal feelings about the homeless, serving in recently resurgent notion that the curriculum salience. First, 1 was intrigued by the way that she a soup kitchen, spending a night on the is an appropriate vehicle for telling students used the words "innately" and "inherently" in streets that have little or nothing to do with which particular social issues and problems If I were to decide which specific social a letter in which she explicitly identified justifying knowledge claims in sociology but they should attend to or how they should feel problem my students should care about herself as a teacher of genetics. She said that are apparently directed at increasing students' about them. That makes the curriculum what specific position they should take on i "Our education is innately (and determined- empathy for people in a particular condition "political" in the pernicious sense of the political issue, then I am not educating but educa- ly) political," and that ". . . humans are in- of existence. word. Moreover, it would make the am merely preaching. We can demonstrate any time de- herently passionate creatures, . . .". Did she tion we give our students at given our own passions, but we cannot impo mean these in the biological sense of the The knowledge that one derives from the pend on the peculiar issues of the moment; them on others. We can ourselves be invoked is terms or was she writing metaphorically? If activities that Ms. Slonczewski suggested ten or twenty years from now the students we in particular social and political issues, ba: effec- in a the latter, then her assertions are surely not the sort of knowledge that informs are teaching today will be embedded we must not use our positions as teachers tc arguable (and potentially false) personal tive action. Spending a night on the streets quite different world with quite different require similar involvement of our students. beliefs rather than unproblematic descrip- does nothing to increase one's understanding issues and we would not have prepared them We cannot impose our own particular pa- tions of widely accepted facts of the world. of the political, economic, social, and to make their own judgements in that new ssions on students and remain honest educ- Second, I found her statement that "When psychological causes of homelessness, and world. ators. We would transform ourselves into pro prob- we describe our education as 'objective,' what thus contributes nothing to solving that selytizers and propagandists, and that is the we really mean is 'consistent with the premise lem. At best it can lead to the (possibly pas- Our role as teachers in this College is to death of liberal education. that human understanding of the world is im- sionate) desire to do some systematic learning help (and lead) our students to think clearly portant' " to be misleadingly incomplete. about the causes of homelessness so that one and critically about issues, to make informed Richard B. Hoppe That premise is undoubtedly true, but it is can do something useful. At worst it leads to judgements about personal, moral, social. Associate Professor of Psychology certainly not a sufficient basis for a theory of a seductively deceptive illusion of knowledge objectivity in education. Contrary to her with no foundation beyond the subjective im- assertion, that is not what "really mean" by pressions derived from a superficial ex- the term: Her "we" does not include me. perience. Surely knowledge claims in Third, she made an interesting shift when sociology rest on firmer grounds than that! she moved from her example of work in a Her implicit analogy between laboratory biology laboratory to her discussion of research in the natural sciences and field sociology. Laboratory work, she said, is research in the social sciences is badly drawn. bountiful beers biology's means of encouraging students to I have no problem at all with the proposi- wonderful wines be directly involved in the activities that lead tion that all of us should demonstrate em- tasteful teas to knowledge in the discipline. She described pathy for unfortunate and afflicted people; that activity as embodying the "scientific indeed, I spend considerable time every week method" and implied that students should in direct efforts to help such people. Any engage in the activity in order to learn the good I may do, though, depends upon my way in which scientists justify their disciplinary education and knowledge, gain- knowledge claims. Some years ago I publish- ed the old fashioned way, without which my ed an essay in The Gambler Journal making a efforts would be aimless and ineffective, how- similar argument: Active engagement in a ever passionately I might feel about this GHIHJOY discipline is an important part of learning society's treatment of the mentally retarded beautiful bagels that discipline. and disabled citizens on whose behalf I work. sensational soups Reader Shocked by Open Hostility super sandwiches To the Editor: week people were asked to wear denim to show support of Gay rights. There was also I wish to congratulate the Kenyon campus the "transvestite" party given in the New as a whole. For a long time now we have had Apartments. being Well I am I am truly impressed, for the last time I saw CIOUS the reputation of apathetic. glad to say that there was finally an issue that such open hostility and homophobia was on elegant eggs aroused some reaction. This past week was the campus of University of Michigan, but perfect pastries Gay Awareness Week, and the GayStraight that was mostly by the White Supremacy - choice cheeses Alliance had several activities and workshops Group that had recently started. All sarcasm I DEO- for the school. Not only were all of the events aside am deeply hurt that this campus boycotted by everyone including the reacted in such a way. I had hoped that we "straight" members of the G.S.A., but the were better educated than this. The absolute- entire campus. As if this were not enough, at ly worst part is I am a bisexual and I was the Spring riot all of the posters that G.S.A. unable or perhaps too uncomfortable to at- I CAQ had put up were burned. This was coupled tend most of the events. feel shock, with the "brothers o' Delta-Phi- " who had a betrayed and a traitor. Not a pleasant com- heterosexual support party. This in itself was bination. ' no crime except that the invitation requested no denim be worn, for on Wednesday of this Leah (Alyx) Sherrill '89 Quote of the Week

WISHFUL THINKING DEPARTMENT

"Wek now that the culture of isolation, which starved collective political action in the last long years of Reaganite captivity, is rapidly and radically changing ... It must be that the upwelling of student protests against apartheid, the widespread attacks on 1. - '

left-intellect- C.I.A. recruitment, the return of ual discourse, the interest in feminism and gay and lesbian liberation, and the revival of student-communi- ty coalitions and local Farr Hall organizing are part of a general revival of the progressive spirit." Gambier, Ohio -- The Nation, March 26, 1988 427-480- 0

Mon.-Fri- . 2 8 a.m.-1- a.m. , Sat. 9 a.m.-1- 2 a.m., Sun. 12 p.m. -- 12 a.m. Specializing in Greek The 100 West High St. and American Food Cozy We now have pool tables MAR. 31, 1988 PERSPECTIVE PAGE FIVE Henderson Compares

Athenian, American Politics Voices! from t)t

By Elizabeth Bower politician might say. Their acusalions did not even necessarily need to be justified; that Jeffrey a AN Henderson, Classics professor at wasn't part of their political game. To win the U.C.L.A., gave a brilliant lecture this past game one had to be able to produce the worst Sunday night called "Politics of Personal invectives against his opponent, and, in Abuse in Fifth Century Athens". He began return, convincingly defend their personal The Kenyon Way by asking whether personal life plays a role in accusations thrown at him. The winner was shaping the career a of politician in Athens. decided by the public opinion. As a result, By Rik Kleinfeldt The use of personal abuse as a tactic for the winner was credited with high honor, and eliminating a reknown figure clearly obscures the loser was disgraced, and consequently As a member of the Class of '88 Vi, I feel a certain obligation to the legacies of both . the boundary between personal and public-life- usually became fearful of going home as his the Class of '88 and the Class of '89. It is that time of year when the Ghost of Future One ideal characteristic of a democracy wife might spit on him for not being eloquent Futures haunts daily the pathways and hallways of Gambier. Yet instead of lamenting is that there is a clear division between per- enough to convince the public that she does the obligatory uncertainty of those pitiably indecisive seniors, or sobbing for the final sonal and public affairs. "However," says not look like a man. Indeed, political life for chapter of a "unique and fulfilling" and, oh, well, just plain neat experience, I'd like to Henderson, "this is only true at first glance." Athenian men was very precarious: shame go further. I'd like to ask what we will take from Kenyon; how the Kenyon Way will ef- Today, the news has no limit to the exploita- and disgrace followed a politician and his fect American society through our dissemination. While sentimental matters may better tion of the private life of individuals: we have family when he lost a debate. stir our maudlin fascination with Graduation, it is my question by which an institution learned of one politician's act of adultery; an like Kenyon might justify its existence; it is the question we must all ask in order to evangelist's secret love for pornography; and Henderson points out that a big difference assess the value of our education. a judge who smoked pot as a college pro- between Athenian politics and today's fessor. Henderson compares this modern politics is that we, unlike the Athenians, are The circumstance of Kenyon College appears favorable, if not idyllic, as one ap- American experience of political figures to far removed from shaping the political proaches along side the Kokosing. It enjoys monastic isolation, seemingly the perfect the Athenian experience: unlike the common, careers of politicians. The Athenian com- scholastic refuge. In studying the College's history, one discovers a pantheon of intellec- mistaken image of the Athenian "golden age" munity had an active part in deciding the fate tually significant alumni, a list of which we are all well aware. The present of Kenyon politics, where politicians contemptuously of politicians; we are naturally distanced College, however, has grown bleak; the modern Kenyon ignores the Platonic and rejects looked down upon those who mentioned from active participation, due to the size of the Roussean in the interest of a brutal Hobbesean vision of life and how to live it. The something base, it was an age where personal our country, and rely almost solely on media. curriculum, certainly, is entirely fair and complete in its presentation of potential ways dirt was an intrinsic part of Athenian politics; As with the Athenians, however, once the of life and thought, but the Kenyon society denies absorption. From the thoughtless it was both a basic and valid part of a politi- dirt has been made known, politicians quick- mediocrity of the fraternal system, to the callous materialism of the Village Inn glit- cian's repertoire as a means to destroy his op- ly fall out of favor, and, a large degree, are to terati, the Kenyon Way is one of form without substance, assimilation without inquiry, ponent. felt to be a disgrace. interest without action.

When politicians went up to the platform Henderson's ingenuity in comparing the The role which Kenyon plays in the perpetuation of this society is one of acquiescence; to debate in front of the public, the discus- personal abuses of politicians in our demo- while the College basks in the current marketability of liberal arts, its students vandalize sion did not always around discrediti- cratic society to the politicians in Athen's center the property of others, offend and intimidate minorities, and in general think and ng the opponent's political views and aspira- democracy was refreshing and captivating. It behave in a manner innappropriate to the inquisitive and insightful nature of liberal arts tions. Much the between politicians makes one question the argument often pro- of debate study. Kenyon will never be a top echelon academic institution as long as the current using tactics discredit pounded that our age of political life is consisted of to their social emphasis on campus is permitted to exist. As sororities begin to appear and the "His sister is a unusually more decadent and has fallen to opponent's personal life. fraternal system endures, Kenyon will begin to more and more resemble its neighbor in a the lowest depths of immorality. whore, and his wife looks like a man," Granville; a Denison with a brilliant past, but a dismal intellectual future. The material will always be there; Kenyon has an unquestionably dynamic and pertinent curriculum. The question is if there will be genuinely interested and dynamic students to pick it up. WINTER SPRING SUMMER FALL In 1988, however, the lot has already been cast for one group of seniors, who first STUDY FOR ONE YEAR OR LESS AT ascended Gambier Hill in 1984. In 1988, we ask ourselves if it was an ascension which brought us to Kenyon, or only a leveling; the solidification of social recklessness and in- tellectual caprice, or the enhancement of responsibility and the ability to make informed, OXFORD rational choices. Several Colleges of Oxford University have qualified students Whatever the result, the Class of '88 will leave Kenyon for what many of us call the invited WISCto recommend Way in a to study under the tutorial system as Visiting "real world," and apply whatever they may have learned through the Kenyon Students or Associate Students for one year or both social and personal context. Here we find my final question, that of social effect. In a small way we can consider this a rather small question, in our small Kenyon sort of for one or two terms. Upper Sophomore status Way social significance; it is and graduate study available. way; in other words, what effect? The present Kenyon has no required, is merely confirms that which is and has been. Kenyon therefore becomes very small; the activities, original question becomes so very small that it hardly needs be asked. The social import Integrated student housing, social individual excellence, which may or may not by WISC. A special summer of the College then becomes a matter of tours offered do with the excellence of the College. An important intellectual may is directed by WISC. have anything to session graduate from Kenyon in spite of the social atmosphere in Gambier, but certainly not as Past student evaluations available. a result of it.

It almost goes without saying that a college like Kenyon should seek to nurture outstanding students, rather than allowing them simply to drop in by virtue of chance, INTERN IN and stay only through rugged perseverence. The inquisitive few do not seek out the commonplace, and are most often repelled by it. I hope many members of my original WASHINGTON Class, and of my adoptive Class, share my revulsion for the possibility of an unremarkable Kenyon; after four years here, however, my doubts are considerable. I SUMMER 1988 have seen Freshman irresponsibility turn into Sophomore beligerence; Junior lethargy

Pre-professio- ambivalence, as the Kenyon Way has taken its course. nal program: internships in Congress, the evolve into Senior media, the White House, think tanks, etc. Related courses in Government or Journalism. An optimist might say that Kenyon has a choice; that it could either reform by remov- ing a counter-productiv- e social system, or not reform and decline into intellectual and The Washington International Studies Center scholastic irrelevance. But since being a Kenyon Senior often leads to unbridaled in many vision, 1 agree. Since the College lacks the Room 713A, 901 Six Street SW cynicism, and cases clearer cannot moral will to create a new social focus on this campus, reform appears impossible and Washington, DC 20024 our mission here immaterial, meanwhile, outside the classroom, the students are indif- (202) 337-937893- 79 ferent and unchallenged, the Kenyon Way triumphant, and the malaise endemic. (EOAA) PAGE SIX PERSPECTIVE MAR. 31, 1988 Suggs Elucidates Regionalism in Southern Africa By Pamela Scully development. To this end the Conference has the application of dependency theory, the Professor Suggs suggested that in this regard lobbied internationally for economic sup- situation in Southern Africa provides it. U.S. foreign policy towards the Southern "It is futile to try and examine regionalism port, has raised $1.1 billion in aid, and has African region is somewhat confused. In in Southern Africa without considering the initiated 250 projects since 1984. And yet The aim of the SADCC to lessen this de- Angola, the U.S. depends on the protection role of the South African situation". So said since its inception in April 1980, the pendence is not shared by the Nationalist provided by Cuban troops to guard Dave Suggs of the Department of Anthropol- dependence of the SADCC states on South Government which doesn't savour the pro- U.S. -- owned oil fields against attacks by ogy in his Common Hour talk on March 1 Africa has increased. spect of a band of economically independent UNITA, the very movement to which the which formed part of the Struggle for black ruled states to the north of its borders. U.S. is giving aid. To add to the irony, Southern Africa series. Suggs provided a The economies of these countries, and par- Economic losses would result if Angola and Chester Crocker is presently engaged in talks lucid account of the relationship between ticularly those of the BSL and Frontline Mozambique were able to open their ports to on eliminating the Cuban presence in South Africa and its neighbours; namely states, have been historically geared towards traffic from the inland states, depriving South Angola. Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho (BSL states), the export of labour to the South African Africa of valuable revenue. In addition, these Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola mines and the import of manufactured goods states would be in a much stronger position Professor Suggs does, however, see some (the frontline states), Malawi and Tanzania. at the expense of developing their own to support the ANC in its struggle to over- promising developments in U.S. foreign The main focus of the talk was on the economies, while the road and rail links throw the present system in South Africa. policy in the region. The U.S. has recently cooperative grouping called the Southern which end almost exclusively at South These two concerns for economic gain and pledged $93 million to the SADCC, with no African Development Coordination Con- African ports increase their dependence. control, and for political security, form the conditions attached, and Yo; promised $30 ference (SADCC), formed by these states in Current estimates of South Africa's total net impetus for South African support for the million in famine relief to Mozambique. But opposition to South Africa. trade surplus with the region ranges from resistance movements UN1TA pf Angola, the problem remains. As long as South The goals of the Conference are to liberate $1.5 to $2.5 billion per year. While a member and RENAMO in Mozambique, and for the Africa continues to pursue its destabilization the states' economies from their dependence of the audience correctly cautioned against periodic raids against ANC bases in the policy with impunity, the member countries o- on South Africa, to overcome the economic an overreliance on dependency theory in ex- SADCC states, An SADCC report estimates of the SADCC will struggle to bring their fragmentation of the region to the north of plaining the relationship between the that between 1980 and 1984, South Africa bjectives to fruition. As a member of the Co- South Africa, and to coordinate efforts Republic and its neighbours, it is nevertheless directly or indirectly inflicted more than $10 nference said recently "The real solution to our toward regional and national economic true to say that, if ever there was a case for billion in damages in the frontline states. problems begins with the end of apartheid." Use Condoms Urologist Explains History and of Fine Contemporary Jewelry This article by Philip R. Roen, Clinical General information 2. Do not enter the vagina before applying Objects of Art Professor of Urology at New York Medical the condom. If the purpose is to prevent con- College in Valhalla, New York, appeared in The family physician appears not to have ception, the condom need not be placed on the February, 1982, edition of Medical emphasized the use of the condom for con- the penis before vulvar contact, only before 210 South Main Street Aspects of Human Sexuality. traception, nor have family planning clinics ejaculation. Pre-ejaculato- ry fluid ordinarly Mount Vernon

11-5:- promoted them sufficiently. Instead, clinics contains no sperm, so that this maneuver 30 Tuesday through Saturday The penile sheath has been used for cen- promote drug or surgical approaches to birth does not involve a "Russian-roulette- " tactic.

ry turies as a disease preventive. Fallopius was control perhaps beause the woman has now The pre-ejaculato- fluid derives from the the first to publish a description of such a assumed responsibility for protecting against bulbourethral and urethral glands, not from device, made of linen (1564). However, it was conception, and clinics are oriented toward the seminal vesicles, and its purpose is, of probably used long before the 16th century, women rather than men. course, lubrication. and it remains today a simple, reliable Instead of being considered an up-to-da- te On the other hand, if the purpose is to pre- method of contraception as well as protec- device, the condom has still often been vent disease, remember that vulvar contact tion against venereal disease. denigrated in the sexual field and has even with unprotected areas of the male will not The name "condom" probably derives been the object of opprobrium, probably prevent transmission of syphilis if the exter- from a Dr Conton or Condom, an 18th cen- because of its association with promiscuity. nal female genitalia carry a lesion; place the tury physician who is said to have created the Because this is obviously an erroneous at- condom over the penis before vulvar contact form we know today, which, despite medical titude, the family physician should present and vaginal insertion. advances, persists as the only male contracep- this method of disease and pregnancy-preventio- n tive (except for vasectomy). as a primary technique and not 3. When using a plain-en- d sheeih, leave Long associated with immoral or illicit sex, put it low on the list when he is advising about a half inch free at the tip to serve as the device is now generally viewed as prac- young people. well or reservoir for the ejaculate; if a reser- tical and efficient, and the earlier embarrass- voir tip condom is employed, gently press the ment and surreptitiousness associated with its Recommendations for use air out of the tip before applying the sheath. use have largely been eliminated. Probably the greatest cause of failure of Woodsy Owl Types the condom is misuse. Tear or rupture of the says 4. Unroll the condom to its full length over No sheath or pinhole defects are unusual. Unfor- Noise Pollution Here! erect penis. Uncircumsised males should More than 99 of condoms are made of tunately, it is geneally assumed that the man the the foreskin fully. rubber latex and are mass produced. The knows how to use it properly, but the physi- retract Give a hoot. "skin" condom, which costs more but is cian should assume ignorance on the part of reusable, constitutes a tiny fraction of the the user and instruct him. Young people in 5. If the vagina is dry, use adequate Don't pollute. total number and is preferred by some particular should be told that there are no lubrication, preferably in the form of a Forest Service, U.S.D.A. because it reduces sensitivity less than other harmful effects from use of the sheath, that vaginal cream or jelly, so that friction does D types. Since 1974', however, an ultra-thi- n the penis will not be irritated, that the female not cause the condom to break. Petrolatum interferes condom of .03 mm thickness that will not be physically harmed, and that pro- (Vaseline) is not advisable since it has a only minimally with sensitivity has been per technique will prevent venereal disease as deleterious effect on the latex rubber. marketed in Japan. well as conception. Instructions should in- HEAD UARTERS In the United States, the quality of con- clude the following: Bcnber Hairstyling doms is regulated by the Food and Drug Ad- 6. Withdraw from the vagina before the ministration. Because the standards 1. The condom should not be tested erection recedes and the penis becomes flac- established by the FDA are demanding, the beforehand. The chance of damaging the thin-walle- d cid. While withdrawing, hold rim onto the of to wr-- M r quality is quite high and the incidence of rup- is fin- unit higher than the chance of This will 427-2DS- the condom. maneuver avoid semen 4 is minimal in uses. as 300 -- ture low as one ding a defect. Handle the condom with care spillage and slippage of the condom from the 9:00 ft oo-- oo High com- ruioy-- 9 5 quality condoms are quite thin, to avoid a tear; don't be rough. penis. 9 00-1:- 0 - STM)NCl-T- pliant, and well lubricated. Some are formed 3 - into shapes that permit greater movement of r?ops Mi TXWIMEr friUTV'AW- the glans within the sheath. Some products CHOUSE of IMPORJS come in various colors and textures, and in SPECIALISTS IN FOREIGN CAR REPAIR. PARTS & SERVICE small, medium, or large sizes. Many are seal- 1-800-22- 7-4366 392-504- ed in foil; in the absence of air, there is vir- 6 tually no decomposition of the latex and a 607 HOWARD STREET shelf life of up to five years is achieved. These 1 MOUNT VERNON. OHIO 43050 features have reduced the earlier negative at- titude about condoms and have led to a more favorable acceptance of them. Where your imported car is not foreign. MAR. 31, 1988 "FEATURES" PAGE SEVEN American Pictures: One Man's Account of U.S. Underclass

multi-medi- merican Pictures, a a presenta-,o- n visits Kenyon. by Danish national Jacob Holdt, comes Andrew McCabe, the coordinator of the o Kenyon tonight. Gambier Organization for Cultural Awareess and the organizer of this event, reports that show, beginning The at 7:00 p.m. in Rosse the American Pictures showing will represent Hall, is based on the five years Holdt the primary goal of GOCA and other campus in .pent hitchhiking the United States. Dur- - organizations. "This week, for instance, is ag this time, he lived with some of the 'Homelessness Awareness Week.' A new vorest and the richest families of the U.S. organization, People for Responsible American Pictures is a compilation of the Citizenry, was just created. GOCA itself is iLtures he took on this journey. fairly new. GOCA, and others, are filling a Holdt portrays himself as an outsider vaccuum-t- he desire of a new campus n a segregated society, and subsequently awareness of social problems within the '? sitimizes himself as a messenger fabric kmfSUBS$fm qualified of our society. Poverty, racism, and J oanalyze the social stratification of the U.S. other problems of the underclass are I j Hie message he communicates attacks, everybody's business, and many are just anong other things, the popularly-hel- d no- - beginning to realize that. Raising our ions that racism, underclass isolation, and awareness ot the responsibility we have her social problems are on the decrease in through events such as American Pictures ie "80s. will stir the strong emotions and debate that American Pictures is one of the most are needed to facilitate favorable change in wpular campus events of the '80s our society. Awareness is not just a critique. Holdt's presentation has been shown in Har- - It is a call for action." ipiiiiiiiiiif frtl&&jsmmi ft ard 10 times, seven in Yale, six in Cornell, GOCA is the primary sponsoring organiza- m in Stanford, and 15 times in the Univer-t- y tion for this event; other sponsoring groups of California at Berkeley. Several include Chaplain Andrew Foster, Student s.hools, most notably Dartmouth and Cor- - Lectureships, the office of President Jordan, ell, require Holdt's show as part of and People for Responsible Citizenry. leir freshman orientation, and several The slide show will be followed up with a :hers have it as a mandatory part of their discussion group on Friday morning. Date xiology and American studies courses. This and time will be announced at tonight's main ;ar marks the first time American Pictures presentation. collegiate crossword I p rc 4 r""T5 6 7 a 9 r "io In 112 113 ' I III 14 15 16 - 17 la"- 19

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CW84-2- fering, Now Zen is more upbeat than Side two unfortunately fails to live up to Edward Julius Collegiate 2 and not. Disc-start- er "Heaven Knows" takes the the promise insinuated by side one. True, 45 Boxing great 18 Put into circu- in side one rockers, most "Helen is aggressive ACROSS point a stampede of of Troy" and fast and Griffith lation of which feature Plant's former band-mat- e "Ship of Fools" is the best slow song that 1 Dalai 47 Singer Paul 19 Like a good Jimmy Page on guitar solos. Plant has crooned since Principle 5 Do construction 48 Escargot shortstop of work 50 Angry 24 Homonym for a Keyboards plunking, drum sticks tapping, Moments' "Big Log" but the other three-fifth- s 10 Direct insult 52 Sigma's neighbor bowling alley "Heaven Knows" gives way to Plant's rich, of side two are downright disasters. 14 Actor John 55 Greek range 25 English poet suave voice, finely accentuated by backing "Billy's Revenge", which practically has Plant (2 wds.) John 15 Worship doo-woppin- " Marie Pierre, Kristy MacColl, and g, is confusing and gives the im- 16 Malayan boat 59 boy!" 26 Miss Moffo vocalists 17 Martinets 60 Gymnastics equip- 27 Union general Tony Halliday. The song, which describes a pression that it was written merely as filler. 20 Drunkard ment 28 Church feature warped sexual relationship between a man "Why" is slightly better although the style 61 Be overly fond 29 Cuban dance 21 Hurried of and a woman, has the most animated lyrics seems better suited to The Pet Shop Boys 22 Water buffalo 62 kit 31 Miss Berger I myself occupied and half alive than the former frontman of the 70s premier 23 Other than 63 Trencherman 32 Musical sounds ("Now find 25 Natives of Elsinore 64 Dollar bills 34 "Mr. Television" with your head, heart, arms, and legs, wrap- rock band. Worst and last is "White, Clean, 27 Plunder 37 Cordell ped around my family pride.") since Zep- and Neat." Interspersed with documentary-typ- e 38 29 Viet DOWN Thelonious pelin's "Battle Evermore". voice-over- s, the song conjures up the 40 French common of 30 California time probably the best song on the vinyl is forgotten images of Pat Boone, Debbie (abbr.) 1 Striplings soldier But 33 Borden's cow 2 Exchange premium 41 Painter Edouard "Tall Cool One" which seems to be a Reynolds, and Johnny Ray. Definitely far 34 Pretty, in Scotland 3 Barracks bigwigs 44 George Eliot hybridization of, here I go again, Led Zep- from Plant mainstream, this song is an 35 Tolstoy (2 wds.) character pelin's "Whole Lotta Love" and "Trampled unusual endeavor that should have been 4 de Triomphe 46 King with the 36 "Do you have change B-si- Kicking off like a roller coaster, reserved for a single's de. for ?" 5 Had a talk golden touch Underfoot". it in- 37 Hair dye 6 Not working 48 Canned meat the song builds and builds until climaxes Nothing comes close to the monster-hi- t 38 Horace or Thomas 7 Nullify 49 Evening, for short to a college of Led Zeppelin songs ("Black status of Led Zeppelin and, although Plant 39 To give: Sp. 8 Water bird 50 Classify Dog", "Custard Pie", "Whole Lotta Love"). isn't trying to become Led Zep junior, he's 9 Something for two 51 English river 40 Cleanse Coming from the carpe diem lyrics are (wisely) not forsaking his roots. Now and 10 Village high 53 Penny Plant 41 Ballplayer since Irvin point 54 Exploits standard but somehow the ferocity of the Zen is the best thing Plant's released break-up- . 42 Work unit 11 Certain surgery 56 Haggard novel words and music combined make it seem uni- Zep's But unlike the legendary 43 Earthen jar 12 Top-not- ch 57 Bygone bird que. group's trail of albums, Plant's newest is far 13 Despicable 58 Busy activity 44 Cordoba cloaks The remaining songs of side one, "Dance from becoming a classic. 1 MAR 31, "88 PACE EIGHT f KA. U tihlU

Royal Liechtenstein Circus ... f""c ' Comes to Campus lull On Tuesday, April 4, the Royal Lichtens-tei- n American miniature stallion, is presented by Circus is coming to campus. ringmaster-founde- r, Nick Weber. The program also includes two narrated-mim- e Now its sixteenth cross-countr- y on annual fables: "Ploughsharing," in which con- tour, the all-ne- w edition of The Royal fused birthday gifts allow international array Lichtenstein Circus boasts a sparkling monarchs to collaborate toward a global of rollicking clowns, precariously perched benefit; and "Kari," an exquisite little bird's and equilibrists, lovable trained animals, discovery of new beauty through generosity. elegant pantomime. Accompanied by vintage Scenery is by John Baker of Sebastapol, circus on its fifty-pip- e band arrangements California, and Don Fehrenbach of San the lightning-pace- d repertoire of organ, THE Francisco. Wardrobe and production super- CIR- WORLD'S SMALLEST COMPLETE vision by Kincanon and Kerr Associates of CUS features the balancing acrobatics of Santa Barbara, California. Seattle's Joseph Reichlin; an aerial bar routine by Kevin Curdt of St. Louis; foot-juggli- ng -

Co-sponsor- ed by the and Cr- by Iowa City's Douglas Rodman; Chaplain's office and the wacky antics of Ringling Clown Col- the Director of Student's Activities, the circus I Z- I will held - lege alumna, Leslie Hill from Minneapolis, is free to the public. The show be Jt- - ": and England's venerable silent comic, Jules from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the Watson lawn. Vyner. The trained menagerie of domestic Rainsite has been scheduled for Gund Com- and exotic animals, including Dan Rice, an mons Lounge.

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discovers a foolproof plan to kill his wife, no wonder. Her acting prowess shines Atlantic City Giant and all that is needed to happen is that she through, and her character presents the op- must come home from work. Devito takes to portunity for Stallone to come off as a true waiting for his witch of a wife to come home movie hero as bullets, and emotions, reach Atlantic City. Directed by Louis Ma"e : by George high-temperatu- Giant. Directed Stevens. Starring only find that she has been kidnapped. re proportions. to ring Burt Lancaster and Susan Saranda James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor and Rock is more than happy to listen to The husband minutes. Rated R. Hudson. 198 minutes. 1956. NR. the kidnappers' ransom demands, in which Cobra is definitely a movie for all to see. I "tactfully" tells them that their demands originally saw it a he on dare, but left the theater Atlantic City. Home of the Giant is in the sense of the word an movie-satisfie- Board'. true are simply not acceptable. In an attempt to feeling more d than when I had IV. It is also the setting f; "epic." This film brought toeether one of the will WrestleMania anger the kidnappers so that they kill his seen Gandhi or the other timeless classics. : most potent screen combinations in the Dean acclaimed movie Atlantic City, starrir. wife he verbally abuses and hangs up on the Cobra is action-packe- d, suspenseful ex- and Lancaster and Susan Sarandon. Lan; TaylorHudson trio. The acting is, of course, fire-fille- kidnappers various times. Soon the police citing. Never short on thrills and d you will also be Lou, an aging hustler who is trying ; superb in this picture, but suspect that her husband was connected with adventure, it has absolutely everything a per- with the drastic changes the city has amazed by the excellent cinematography and the kidnapping when they found his prints on son would want to see on silver screen. the gone since he was younger. Throug1 directing done. a container of poison. Now Devito must This movie has to be one of Menachem Golan's is a struggle for movie he encounters several key d The story here one of bargain with the kidnappers in an attempt to greatest artistic achievements. For my prestige in the Texas cattle in- that prove both helpful and damagir. power and clear the police's suspicions. The movie takes money, Cobra is the only way to spend an dustry back in the glory years of expansion. attempt to realize just who he is ir. various interesting and comical turns which evening. See it, but please don't tell them I when both the city and his life are c The film traces the years in the life of Dean, a leads to only one place, a completely en- sent you. Todd Van Fossen so dramatically. Such characters man who works his way from ranch hand to joyable movie. Ruthless People is perhaps Grace (Kate Reid), an ex-lov- er and wealthy landowner by his greed and lust for the funniest movie this semester, and I woman who tries to help him deal power. Taylor plays the role of Deans' love recommend it highly. Brian M. Lexvold. interest that is not meant to be and Hudson is On the Waterfront problems. Sally (Susan Sarandon! the nemesis of Dean who stands in his way in dreams of working in the big, new c. both his business and personal lives. and has an affair with Lou, a hustler The intriguing thing about this film is not Cobra On the Waterfront. Directed by Elia Kazan. run from the mob, and a man who so much its storyline and production as it is Starring Marlon Brando and Eva Marie back bad memories for Lou. its history. By that 1 mean the fact that Giant Cobra. Directed by Menachem Golan. Star- Saint. 108 minutes. 1954. NR. Expertly directed by Louis Malle, A was released more than a year after the tragic ring Sylvester Stallone and Brigett Nielsen. City delves deep into the lives of d: By men women cope with; death of one of its stars, James Dean. the 1986. 104 minutes. Rated R. The New York dock area has always been a and trying to time the movie appeared in theaters, Dean dangerous place to work, but for Terry selves and their changing times. -- Di' had become a sort of cult figure in America Malloy (Brando), the precariousness has in- McGuire and around the world. Viewers were surpris- Crime in our streets is a problem, a prob- creased tenfold. When Malloy unwittingly ed, however, to find out that their hero from lem that Director Menachem Golan and his helps to set up the murder of a pro-unio- n

ever-deepeni- ng Rebel Without a Cause could really act and Hollywood associates seem to be keenly dock-worke- r, he finds himself in an quite well. Dean achieved the critical acclaim aware of. That could be why, in Cobra, quagmire between pro and anti- Village Market en- he had always sought, but was unable to leading man Sly Stallone uses long guns and trade unionism. On the pro-unio- n side is taie joy it. hard looks to stare down criminals and make Doyle (Saint), the (of course) beautiful sister 427-280- Although the legend of James Dean over- crime a thing of the past. of the dead dockworker and the hardcase 1 the achievements let it Maiden). shadows true of Giant, priest Barry (Karl y Cobra features Stallone in a typical but parish Father 8 6 pjn-Monda- not be forgotten that there are two other both Open a.m. to powerful role as a tough cop whose daringly Malloy finds himself sympathetic to legends Taylor and Hudson that also pleas on the anti- Saturday roguish antics and impressively hot wheels Doyle's beauty and but - combine to create one of the true great films is Malloy's brother Charley. leave the rest of the force somewhat dis- union side older this reviewer as ever seen. Brian Theil is morally gruntled and unamused. But Stallone gets the Malloy is trapped between what loyalty. to either job done in more ways than one. Sly coolly right and family Devotion side means total repudiation of the other. stalks the scenes in pursuit of a worthless Co. gang of psychotic, street-terrorizi- ng killers Along with Streetcar Named Desire and TiikIVoolsox Ruthless People who are only concerned with wreaking havoc Bedtime Story, On the Waterfront is con- on the peace. But luck isn't on their side in sidered one of Brando's most admirable per- Potpourri, cards, gifts, this one, as Stallone proves once again that formances. The scene in which Brando con- wicker, soaps Ruthless People. Directed by Jim Abrahams, in in glit- relationship with Charley "good" guys can fact finish first the fronts his dubious Crabtree & Evelyn, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker. Starring tery world of the silver screen. ("I coulda been someone. I coulda been a Danny Devito, Bette Midler, and Judge Stallone also attends to other business in contender.") is classic.- - Even Karl Maiden incense, etc. Reinhold. 103 minutes. 1986. Rated PG. Cobra. Aside from bringing the criminal churns out an impressive performance. While world to eye-openi- ng justice, he must protect this movie won't exactly fill you with glee and 115 S. Main St., Ruthless People is an hilarious account of the damsel-in-distre- ss model, played by the good cheer, it is an important film for both a husband (Danny Devito) and his attempts lovely Brigette Nielsen. This has been billed its content and character study. It's definitely Mount Vernon role since Red Sonya, says the admission price. Mario Oliverio, to kill his nagging wife (Bette Midler). Just as as Nielsen's best worth 392-093- 6 he, -- m.u.rd.e. '.te.mpt he famed movie critic Mario Oliv;erio, and i('s 11 M MA JPIVms. I m ft m I MAR. 31, 1988 FEATURES' PAGE NINE ftenyon Film Society Rolls the Reels This Weekend

By David Horner day nights from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Ad- festival, for lack of local interest in it, show- the dramatic side, Later Almost Place, the mission will be free. ed the formerly reknown festival to his work of Swiss film makers Killian and Sebas- Al 8:30 p.m. this coming Friday in Olin Five years ago, the current directors of the friends on his apartment wall. In the last five tian Dellers. uJitorium, twenty-secon- d Ken-o- n the annual Kenyon Film Festival resolved to revive the years, however, the Kenyon Film Festival has To encourage local participation in the Film Festival will begin. The festival, or national notoriety that the festival enjoyed found new life. In '85, students packed Olin film festival, the directors have added two jm contest, will feature twenty-thre- e films during the '60s and the early 70s. That would Auditorium to see the festival's record thirty-tw- o awards: the Auditorium Award, for the film ut range from low budget, avant garde be a challenge; the festival had fallen far entries, three of which later apeared on the audience deems best, and the Philander iorts to more expensive productions that from its former standing. the Public Broadcasting System. Chase Award for the outstanding, locally .ill eventually air on cable television. The Only a year before the current directors This September, the directors, Guy produced film. Clival will run Friday, Saturday, and Sun took over, the student in charge of the Holmes, Elizabeth Weilson, Bruce Kramer, Ted Kirkham, and Steven Eberhardt mailed This year's pagent of documentaries, three entry applications to American and foreign minute flicks and animations, narratives, and film magazines, film schools, and indepen- bizarre "experimental" films will entertain. dent film makers. Among some of the entries "If you want to see the cutting edge of film are The Flipped Wig, a comical story of a today," says Guy Holmes, "you should go to woman's first trip to the gynecologist, and on this year's Kenyon Film Festival." Filmdom Satirizes the Campus Tour

By Mario Oliverio, II The creation of the film which took two r. weeks to write was made easier by Media Lights! Camera! Action! Junior Konrad Specialist Edward Spodick and sophomore Matthaei of FILMDOM has just completed a Brendan Keefe. Spodick helped Matthaei ob-

15-min- ute film satirizing a tour of Kenyon tain much of the camera equipment which College. was used while Keefe assisted in the editing of Matthaei, a member of the Kenyon organi- the short film. Matthaei praised Keefe on his --:,V zation FILMDOM since his freshman year, post-producti- on work, "If it weren't for wrote the screen play for The Kenyon Tour Brendan, the film wouldn't be as sophisti- with junior Steve Eberhardt. Matthaei, who cated." Keefe returned the compliment say- also directed and produced the film, admits ing, "It's an excellent film. Konrad is a 1 that it is a "rush job, filmed in one day." creative genius. It's a pleasure to work with Matthaei enlisted the help of "six acting such a master." friends" to portray the characters in the film: three prospectives, two parents, and a tour The inspiration to do such a project came guide. According to Matthaei, the "charac- about for many reasons. When FILMDOM ters are extreme and very problematic; I was founded three years ago, nothing came f meant it to be that way. The film portrays about, save a "two-minu- te movie on chande- it some of the many predicaments a tour guide liers set to music." By doing something may find himself in." For example, one of the creative and fresh, Matthaei hopes to be able prospectives is a "computer geek", and the to raise interest in FILMDOM and support father is always correcting the tour guide on from the administration. facts and figures. Far from resting on his laurels, Matthaei is The film is rated G and contains "digs and about to begin work on his new film some- pokes" at Kenyon but "no real insults." Mat- time soon. The new film's working title is The thaei wants to "do a screening of the film Transfer Student and deals with the ex- open to the public." Matthaei will submit the periences of a transfer student from the deep film short to the Kenyon Film Festival which south arriving in Gambier. Senior Dave Rath Ji V runs from April 1-- 3. has been cast as the star. n Watch Repair Clock Repair t Jewelry Repair Engraving 23ay eujeh., One. 15 Main I South Street Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 Landry will perform on Friday, April 1, 10:00 pm, SingerSongwriter Jimmy Owner: The Shoppes. Christopher E. deVillers - Watchmaker Samy J. deVillers - Jeweler (614) 397-726- 1

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Swimmers Extend National Streaks; Men win 9th,Women 5th l

200-yar- 400-yar- By Brian McFadden knocked him out of the championship brack- d butterfly in 2:03.74, breaking her Melissa Nelson took second in the d

50-ya- et in the rd freestyle, but he managed to own meet record of 2:03.76, and tied Shelly IM with a time of 4:33.83, setting a new Ken.

200-yar- The Kenyon swim teams once again return- salvage the finish. Russell of Hope for first in the d yon record; she also posted a fifth in ihe

200-yar- d 1 650-yar- ed victorious from the NCAA Division III The Lords' sophomores also turned in freestyle with a time of 1:52.92. She also IM and a sixth in the d 100-yar- d freestyle. Kami national swimming meet. The Lords took some good work and showed a glimpse of placed second in the butterfly Freshman Mathews took se. 50-ya- 200-yar- 200-yar- their tenth straight national title with 552 things to come. Jon Howell won the rd (57.46) and third in the d IM cond in the d IM with her 2: 10.H seventh-plac- e 200-yar- d points, ahead of Claremont-Mudd-Scrip- ps freestyle in 20.63 seconds, and also took a (2:10.21). Zurick had a pair of time and third in the backstroke ja 100-yar- with 314 points, the University of California-Sa- n fifth in the 100-yar- d freestyle and a seventh in finishes in the d freetyle and the 2:09.54; she also added a ninth in iht

100-yar- 200-yar- 400-yar- 1 00-ya- d rd Diego with 313, and arch-riv- al Denison the d backstroke. Aaron Glatzer took d freestyle. Misener took eighth in the IM and a tenth in the with 274. The Ladies racked up 581 points en a third in the 200-yar- d butterfly with a time 100-yar- d butterfly. backstroke. Freshman Rebecca Little tool in 200-yar- d route to their fifth championship, outdistan- of 1:53.28 and also finished ninth in the Juniors Jeannine Gury, Erin Finneran, eighth the butterfly and ninth in 100-yar- cing UCSD with 338 points, Denison with 100-yar- d butterfly. Dave Wenz took fourth-plac- e and Christine Jacob added a large share of the d butterfly; her clasmate 288 points, and Allegheny with 235 points. finishes in the 500-yar- d freestyle the luster to the Ladies' effort. Gury won the Stephanie Perrett took eighth in th; 1650-yar- In the individual events, the Lords were led (4:34.94) and the 200-yar- d freestyle (1:42.22); 100-yar- d breaststroke (1:05.07) and the d freestyle.

five-for-fii- by seniors Dennis Mulvihill and George he also placed seventh in the 200-yar- d but- 200-yar- d breaststroke (2:21.10), setting new The Lady relay teams went e.

500-yar- in process, Pond. Mulvihill won the d freestyle terfly. Nate Llerandi added a ninth in the meet records in both events; she also had a setting one new meet record the 400-yar- 200-yar- 200-yar- and the 200-yar- d freestyle, setting meet d IM. seventh in the d IM. In addition, her the d medley team of Mathews, Gury, records in both events (4:24.54 and 1:37.09 The five relay teams notched a perfect per- 100-yar- d breaststroke time qualified for Little, and Zurick set the new meet record 100-yar- respectively); his 200-yar- d freestyle time formance, setting three meet records in the Olympic trials. Finneran won the d with their 1:47.87 finish. Finneran, Zurick, 200-yar- 200-yar- 200-yar- d d fre- qualified for Olympic trials. He also won the process. The d medley team of backstroke in 59.30 seconds and the Gury, and Heasley took the 400-yar- 200-yar- d backstroke in 1:52.62. In addition, Schmidt, Schinabeck, Howell, and Scott backstroke in 2:07.05, plus an eighth in the estyle in 1:37.02. The d freestyle tear, he contributed to 4 wins and 2 meet records Peters set a new meet record with their 500-yar- d freestyle. Jacob took fifth in the of Heasley, Zurick, Mathews, and Finneran 1650-yar- 200-yar- as a member of the relay teams, and his ef- 1:32.93 time. The 200-yar- d freestyle team of d freestyle, seventh in the d won with their 3:30.25 finish. The young forts netted him the 1988 NCAA Division III Mulvihill, Pond, Greenlee, and Howell also backstroke, and tenth in the 500-yar- d 800-yar- d freestyle relay team of Nelson, Pe- Swimmer of the Year award. Pond added set a new meet record with their 1:21.51 freestyle. rrett, Mathews, and Heasley missed themes two seconds in the 200-yar- d freestyle and the finish. Schmidt, Pond, Wenz, and Mulvihill As with the Lords, the Ladies' under- record of 7:37.60 by a scant 2.3 seconds

100-yar- 800-yar- Zurick d freestyle and tacked on a 6th in the took the d freestyle in 6:40.08, setting classmen performed well and promised a very (7:39.90). Finneran, Gury, Little, and 500-yar- d freestyle. yet another new meet record. Mulvihill, bright future for the team. Sophomore see SWIMMING page twelve Juniors Alan Schmidt, David Greenlee, Peters, Schinabeck, and Schmidt won the and Tom Schinabeck added fine perfor- 400-yar- d freestyle relay, but their 3:25.55 mances to the Lords' effort. Schinabeck took finish missed the meet record by a second and

100-yar- second in the d butterfly with a time a half. The 400-yar- d freestyle team had an of 50.74 seconds; he also contributed a even closer finish, missing the 2:59.78 record seventh in the 200-yar- d individual medley by .66 seconds (3:00.44). (IM) and an eighth in the 200-yar- d butterfly. "We felt that we could win, but we knew Schmidt took third in the 100-yar- d back- we had a lot of competition," said

50-ya- stroke in 52.52 and fourth in the rd Howell. "We were pretty confident, but we freestyle in 21.12, and also took ninth in the were aware of the competition." 200-yar- d backstroke. Greenlee took third in The Ladies also dominated the individual the 100-yar- d freestyle in 45.85 seconds and events, with seniors Amy Heasley, Tresa recorded a ninth-plac- e Finish in the 100-yar- d Zurick, and Barb Misener turning in a fine backstroke. A questionable judges' decision farewell performance. Heasley won the Tennis Teams Return From Florida Prepared for Best Seasons Ever

By James Ratchford our third match of the year and it was their twelfth." The powerhouse Lords and Ladies tennis Although the Ladies have been nationally teams, fresh from a remarkable spring break competitive in recent years, the Lords are tour, put their national rankings on the line new to the pressure of a national ranking. this weekend. The 18th in However, are well equipped to face Lords, ranked the the Lords Kenyon swimmers celebrate yet another victory on their way to the national championship. nation, travel to St. Louis to play Principia the challenge with senior Steve Ozcomert and Washington University, who are also ranked 37th in national singles. The team ranked in the top twenty. The Ladies, ranked also features cool, calculating Adam Track Individuals Shine in Rain 4th in the nation, will face Kalamazoo, rank- Wadsworth, who is undefeated so far this who ed 7th, this Saturday at home. season (7-- 0) and has been named "Lord of By Stacey Seesholtz John Hanicak and Kenneth Cole The Ladies are once again ready to take the the Month" by coach Thielke. garnered third in the long jump (20' W) nation by storm, having most players return- The Lords emerged from their spring The Kenyon Lords and Ladies were and fifth in the triple jump (43' VA") respe- pe- ing from last year's squad, which finished 4th break tout with a record of 7-- 1 and their eyes greeted a little early by the April showers as ctively. Concerning his fine early season in the nation. The Ladies have two players on a possible bid to the national tournament they opened their outdoor season this past rformance Hanicak felt, "I had a really sati- nationally ranked; Lynn Schnebeck is 21st in this season. Their only loss came to Emory, weekend. The teams traveled to the Musk- sfying start for the outdoor season, and t for our the nation in singles play while Clara Camp- falling 2-- 7. However, the Lords ended on a ingum College Invitational to face a tough leaves me with an optimistic outlook bell is ranked 45th. The intimidating doubles high note with an astounding win over field of competition which included twelve upcoming meets."

5-- All-Americ- sta- team of Campbell and Julie Kipka is ranked Depauw by the narrow margin of 4. competitors and periodic rain. Individually, senior an 8th. Thielke liked the Lords' overall showing but For the Ladies, however, Stasha Wyskiel ndout Mark Speer had placed in three events Despite overwhelming talent, coach Scott was disappointed with the Emory match. proved to be a bright spot despite the incle- by the end of the days competition. Ht Thielke describes a long, tough road to the "We didn't play as well as we should have. ment weather by scoring not only with her finished fourth in the high jump, clearing the nationals for the Ladies. "We have the It was close but not close enough," Thielke winning toss in the javelin, but also snagging bar at 6' 4", fourth in the long jump with 1 in the toughest schedule of any school in the na- stated. fifth-plac- e in the shot put with a toss of 34' mark of 20' 10", and fourth l- - tion," he said, "and we have to go out of our The win over DePauw proved to the 11". The cloudy day's silver lining emerged 110-met- er high hurdles in a time of region three times." On the horizon are players that they are capable of competing for Wyskiel when she learned that her blue-ribbo- n seconds. Kalamazoo, Trenton State, and Denison, all with any team. Sophomore Tim Staley javelin toss of 1370" was good Speer is entering the spring season with tin ranked in the top ten nationally. described the match as "a Herculean triumph enough to qualify her for a second con- record of his fine performances at the indoor compete1 While in Florida over spring break, the of epic proportions." secutive year to compete in the NCAA Divi- NCAC conference meet which he year Ladies compiled a 4-- 1 record, with their only In the Great Lakes region, The Lords find sion III Track and Field Championships to be in the day after wrapping up his four I" loss against Emory. Although the loss was themselves ranked third, behind Kalamazoo held in Minnesota this May. basketball career at Kenyon. In this meet disappointing, Thielke feels it could serve as and Denison. Yet young Staley sums up the Freshman Meryl Brott also graced the field captured the gold with Division III indoor both the motivation to work harder. Lords' enthusiasm with his brazen outlook of as she leaped to third-plac- e in the triple jump national qualifying performances in i- high-hurd- Novice "The same thing happened to us last year the competition. by marking the sand at 30' 9". high jump and le events. and we did well later on. It kind of gets us go- "Our minds are on each match," he says For the Lords, they looked to their jump- ndoor coach, Jim Myers, said jokingly " ing and we start to concentrate," Thielke emphatically, "but our hearts are set on the ing abilities to mark the score sheet. In this evaluation of Speer's stellar performance, only said. "It was tough, too, because it was nationals." effort they were paced by a pair of freshmen, see TRACK page twelve MAR. 31, 1988 SPORTS PAGE ELEVEN Lax Lords Even Record, Eye Tough Schedule Ahead By Chris Minister By then, the game was put away, despite a injured, making room for the emergence of sidelined with nagging injuries. Fortunately, strong effort by the entire team. freshman John Carpenter off the bench. One the consistent Jamie (no relation) Zahner and A "ground game?" Isn't that football? The Lords then tested the turf at Loyola thing hat is expected from this group is the improving freshman Don Thomas have filled it is, but the lacrosse Lords used a 63-4- 4 College to battle their second conscutive cohesiveness that additional year together in the gaps. .uind ball difference to their in I advantage a Division opponent, the Radford Cardinals. usually brings. Martin commented that this It is not easy to make bold predictions -- 9 victory over the Columbus Club last But the Lords were flying high, and by aspect has allowed them "to work on the about this year's team. Will more injuries br- .nday. 5-- halftime had etched a 2 lead and the Car- finer points of the game, not worrying about ing the club's performance down? Probably The beneficiaries of the added possessions dinals were dead. Martin was on top of his major parts of the game," such as offensive not, but the lack of continuity is always a offense were Terry (5 goals, 2 set-u- p fine-tun- i Martin game, with 4 goals and 2 assists. For the se- and positioning. "Yeah, we can e concern in sport. Assistant coach Dave Bur-da- y, jists), Jeff Alpaugh (3 goals, 4 assists) and cond game in a row, Mark Stearns got the our game. first year out of Tufts, has done a great

In-irntal- ;x Hetherington (3 2 ly, mid-fiel- goals, assists). team going with an early score and Ginsburg As expected, the first d group of job by bringing a fresh attitude; he relates this trio lead the team in scooping his offensive effectiveness. In both these juniors Ginsburg and Heatherington, along what he wants to get across very clearly. He

-- in tri-capt- loose balls the offensive end. Hence, games, the Lords got out of the blocks quick- with senior ain Jim Bancroft, which remarked, "as long as we keep getting better, ; importance of this state becomes clear: ly. resembles that of a relay team, has proven things will be good for us." ning the ball in your stick creates many In the final game of the trip, there was that they can do it all on the field. at opportunities for the offense. another quick start ... but not by the Lords. Also, not so surprising, is the effectiveness Fhe game was a classic case in which the Western Maryland scored on their first three of the first defensive midfield group, com- NOTES ining team "outnumbered" the oppoent. shots and on five of their first six on route to prised of Pete Nolin, Jim Hebert, and Scott ef-je- c Lords attempted more were nt a 10-- 2 shots, an destruction by the end of the first stan- Vincent. They actually determine the success Last Saturday, the golf team sent two 3 man-u- p 14-- 2 on situations, were za. With it 4 18-ho- of by halftime, the game already of the riding team, which defends against the squads up to Wooster for the le re successful on clears, 19-- 9 and won more decided. The defeat was a "definite em- opposing team from clearing their defensive Refrigerator Open. The A team finish- .eoffs (Jim Bancroft Rich and Ginsburg barrassment," according to junior tricaptain end. This group can be called the Rodney ed third with a 415 score while the B jibined for 1 1 of 12 here). Kenyon jumped Pete Sanborn. Dangerfields of lacrosse, for they don't get to team was fifth with a 425 total. John a 5-- 1 first lead, it clear-cu- .no quarter extending to Every year brings with it "expecteds" and score and they aren't t defensemen in Doyle and Alex Hinrichs paced the A -- 5 by halftime and coasted the rest of the "unexpecteds" throughout the lineup, from the true sense of the word. But if they can team with 80s, good for third place in- )' attack down to defense. As expected, Martin control the middle of the field, they can put dividually. Andrew Art who along This clear-cu- t victory was the first Ohio has picked up where he left off last year. He the team in a winning position every time with the rest of the B squad did not of- ne for the young Lords. A spring trip in has tallied 14 goals and 7 assists for a total of out. ficially count, shot a 79, which would iryland left the club at 1-- 2, where each 21 points. Alpaugh has improved his num- Pete Sanborn is back once again to lead the have been third. ie took on different faces. In its opener, bers considerably, by having only four less defense, which boasts of only one junior, nyon forged ahead for an early 3-- 1 lead, points in four games than he did all of last with plenty of sophomores, and two fresh- J outclassed Mount St. Mary's in every year (6 goals, 7 assists). men. One defenseman who has returned after Over the break, the NCAC announced el the game. One thing you never expect is injuries to a one-ye- ar hiatus is Scott Cooledge, who has of all-confere- its nce squads for basket- However, as penalties attackmen, making the third made an impact by starting. However, the in- mounted and three different ball. The Kenyon women placed Jill gue set managed to blow open position a revolving door. Pat Mad- jury bug has struck this group, as it has in. Mount attack Tibbe on the first team and both ; in struck game its middle stages by outscoring den (thumb), Mike Soforenko (hip), and the attack. Two pivotal members, Stacey Seesholtz and Heather .r.yon 9-- 3 the shin) have all been Chris Jeliffe and Jamie Koratsis, have been in the second and third quarters. Stearns (contusion of Spencer on the second team. On the men's side, Paul Baier earned 2nd 0-- 3aseball Lords Falter Early on; Record Drops to 7 team honors while fellow senior Nel- son Morris was given honorable men- By John Severin final score. Rosenberger, who gave up a weak single and tion. In other basketball news, the Jim Bush and Josh Webber led the Kenyon a shallow fly ball, just deep enough to score tough NCAC sent two teams to the Wesley-a- n The Kenyon Baseball team enters this attack with three hits apiece, as John Rhoads the runner from third and tie the game. Division III tournament, Ohio Allegheny, and OWU ended up ison trying to establish a winning tradition, and Rich Martin each had two. Captain Nick Rosenberger pitched flawlessly until the and winning the national championship. er multiple years of losing seasons. They Riggs scored two runs as did freshman Jason tenth, when he was hit by a line drive in the : trying to build on last year, a year which Bertsch. leg. He recovered to throw the batter out, but the most talent assembled on McKlosky Kenyon began its inter-conferen- ce play was obviously shaken up, as he gave up a :J in years, yet which was marred with against Wooster last weekend, a team picked double and then a home run, and Kenyon Clubs

7-- 5. -- nful one-ru- n losses. Although the team's by many to win the NCAC this season. lost :ord was not an improvement, the overall Rosenberger pitched well, but was plagued Kenyon also lost the final game 11-- 1, in a 12 which was called after five innings if was, as the Lords led in many of the by errors, as he gave up runs, only four of game The Rugby team opened its spring 12-- 3. darkness. .mes in the later innings. This year's which were earned, as Kenyon lost The because of schedule with an on the field loss to win, the tacle to overcome is the last inning, which offensive highlight occurred in the first when While the Lords have yet to Ashland. Despite losing thee tries to optimistic, as all of their riled the demise of team for most of last Bush brought in Rich Martin from first with season does look none, Scott "The Idiot" Walters said are done with, ar. a triple over the centerfielder's head. He later most formidable opponents it was worth it because "we won the Ala-ai- a, schedule awaits them. If The season began in Birmingham, came in to score on Keller's sacrifice. and a much easier party." Newcomers James "I'll Kill Kenyon plays, and pitches as well against the where the Lords played three games Game two brought back bad memories for You" Ratchford and John "Welcome 5-- 4 league as they did against Wooster ainst Birmingham Southern. The Lords the Lords, as they blew a lead in the last rest of the to the Jungle" Totaro should give the Birmingham they have a defi- i all three games, yet were competitive in inning, and an excellent pitching perfor- and Southern, team a bright future, but found them- ' breaking the school's all-tim- e the games considering that Birmingham mance by Kevin Martin. After giving up a nite chance at selves quite wet at the game. This

con-'ere- lead-o- ff victory mark thirteen games. uthern is in the NAIA, a conference d double, Martin was replaced by of Saturday, at one p.m., the ruggers take a step above the NCAC. on a tough Denison club at home. Junior Matt Rosenberg opened the season 'the Lords, pitching six and one third inn-- x while giving up eight hits, four runs, and Intramurals iMng out four. However, the Lords were Jtout on only three hits. In the second game, Kenyon lost 8 to 3, Team Bill fell just short in its quest for ailing an impressive pitching performance its first ever B2 basketball champion- Junior Dave Adams, as he gave up 3 earn- - ship last Sunday. The Betas beat Bill in runs on only 4 hits in 4 innings. the finals in overtime, as a Bill player best Johnny Wright turned in the team's missed a last-seco- nd shot. Way back tching performance in the third game as he before break, the Beta A team was ;nt 5!j giving up 2 earned runs on 6 hits, V defeated by LAGNAF in the A league it the Lords lost the game in the sixth, as championship. In the Bl league, the rmingham Southern scored three times off Pack o' Nerds took home the title with m Keller for a 6-- 3 final score. a win over yet another Beta team, Offensively, the Lords had their problems 2 " Rooster. in wn south, scoring only six runs three 5: ;mes, but they found their stride against IM softball starts soon, so get in your apitol once up north. Kenyon started the team rosters. Mike (5479), Hal, or 'me with 7 runs in the first inning, and Brad (5504) will be accepting them into lished with 15. But Capitol showed off next week. Check Newscope for exact eir as well, scoring 15 in the first dates, muscle a strike during the Lords home opener last Saturday against Wooster. 27-1- Junior Mall Rosenberger hurls fee innings alone, while cruising to a 5 MAR. 31, 1988 PAGE TWELVE ET CETERA' Swimming gateway to London and 'Beyond continued from page ten won the 400-yar- d medley relay in 3:55.24. ITHACA A COLLEGE "We were slow the first day, but we came said Gury. TravelBfiStore together on Friday and Saturday," "We swim really well for the rest of the meet, and we've got a solid group staying on." AIRLINE RESERVATIONS TOURS "I'm very pleased," said coach Jim Steen. CRUISES AMTRAK "We rose up in a special year to acomplish something only four other teams have achiev- i-(.ii'ij:Vii:n::i.:- i.iiLWi . ed." H Center SEMESTER OR YEAR PROGRAM nine-ye- ar winning The Lords have tied the ITHACA COLLEGE CREDIT I most Q by Edswa streaks of four other Division schools, U::!fj Cs:d Cpcrsttd !:r.2j BRITISH FACULTY notably the UCLA basketball string of nine Learn about British and European titles. However, the Bruins' streak cultures through courses in straight 210 south nmnsTncET literature, history, business, music, ended a long time ago; with another title, the sociology, communications, politics, and much more. Special all-ti- me Lords will have the streak record. program offered in Drama have the all-ti- me conference title Internships available to qualified They also .iOUDW-FRIDA- 0-- the Q?2U V 0 students in international business, string, 35 straight. The Ladies are tied for social services, communications, all-ti- me women's title record (5) with the Uni- political science, and economics. versity of Utah gymnastics team. SflTUnDAY fl.12 Visits to the theatre, museums, galleries, schools, social and political institutions are an in- 397-745- tegral part of the curriculum. 3 For further Information writ: I International Programs -- SP Track Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York 14850 continued from page ten was coaching." Also making the most of poor footing and muddy runways, sophomore javeline throw- I started a nursery. er, Jeff Katowitz claimed a second-plac- e I constructed a well. finish with his throw of 181'. Although his Crossword throw was considerably short of his personal I surveyed a national park. best Katowitz commented, "My technique I taught school. Puzzle was rusty since it was the first meet," but he maintains high hopes for the season, projec- I coached track. Solution ting that his pre-seaso- n strength training will I learned French. be a crucial aid to his performance. from page seven Someone to watch for the Lords this season is newcomer Mark Day. At the end of his senior basketball season, Day felt, "1 just l ama "Tr" i IvetHstv; Jp" R want something to do, and this is a lot of AGARAD0R 0;;,; fun!" He will compete for the Lords in the i p l i n7 r i av;' Disc s p. ejd" N'c : 200M and 400M dashes as well as a member SJo L Z a 1 IZZ JL JL jHa.J n. e 7 of the mile relay team. k J ma R. A !U D liC Q N G PVj Reflecting on the team's opening effort, KICSH USPS iL.k..LE Z3 JLO N.N. J. captain Mike Melville proudly assessed the A T EN "HENS AfcM A S,Si performance, "The team did really well, in Overseas positions are available for all academic degrees E R '; fact, better than expected for this time in the including Liberal G ,0 L L Ar?A N T Arts. E M I Le" IT N K A season." ' SIN A. I JL J sT R E TA L; The Lords and Ladies challenge Bethany U sTm N T A. To e r" i2j College at home on Saturday with Melville's obtain more information or an application, call toll-fre- e A. 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