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Vol. CXVI, No. 9 LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1884 N ovember 19, 1998 Pew Conference brings LU students, Midwestern peers together Pet questions thoroughly explored lot of natural sciences and by C ameron K ramlich economics ... I looked into a Staff W riter quadratic planar vector field, a way to look at motion in a At the Pew Conference in plane generically which you St. Louis, Mo last weekend, can apply basically to any Lawrence students Sarah context that has two vari­ Bohn and Paul Thomas ables, like two chemicals that shared their summer interact or two populations research findings with other that are growing.” She even­ young math and science tually wrote a paper about researchers from across the her research in theoretical Midwest. mathematics that she hopes The Pew Conference is a to have published by a major collection of Midwestern uni­ scientific journal in the near versities which sponsors vari­future. ous symposiums, drawing The participants felt that students of similar interests their work was well accepted at the respective institutions by the audience, despite a together for presentations varying array of specializa­ about their research. Around tion at the conference. 50 students from Beloit^ According to Bohn, “the most Grinnell, Colorado College, exciting part of the weekend Hope, Kalamazoo, Knox, St. for me was ... that despite the Young area students observe Tuesday’s LU CC meeting as part YMCAof a program for government and leadership interest. Olaf, and Washington fact that the group which I Photo by Sara Schlarman University gathered to give spoke to had only one other down in the matter of pet legis­ ing system might be applied. presentations, during which person speaking in mathe­ lation. This option has its benefits and each participant had 15 min­ by Elaine D unham matics ... the people that I The steering committee pre­ drawbacks. Some believe that utes to discuss his or her was speaking to were physics Non-human residents of this sented a set of three options for the only change that needs to be research. people ... I tried to make it so campus were once again the pet legislation meant to sponsor made in the present policy is a Bohn, Kondratko, and that they could see where it focus of this week’s LUCC gen­ a discussion from which the commitment to enforcement. other students networked and might be applied. Afterwards eral council meeting on Tuesday, committee could formulate a The most widely held con­ developed ties that will be people came up to me and had Nov. 17. In addition to the “pet final legislation proposal. It was cern regarding the pet issue useful to them for future some follow-up questions.” issue,” a few other subjects were clear from the start of debate appears to be nearly unani­ research. Bohn, who partici­ The conference was a touched upon during the meet­ that these three options did not mous: it is a relatively minor pated in an IDEA Fellowship learning experience from ing: new legislation forbidding adequately represent the wide issue, given the many others and worked with Professor which all involved parties student installation of satellite range of possible solutions that that LUCC must cover. One rep­ Parks last summer, looked seemed to benefit. Similar dishes, allocation of program many students would like to see resentative remarked that the into applied mathematics and conferences on psychology, and general funds in the past considered. Representative pet issue was “stupid” and had differential equations, “which biology, and other topics are two weeks. Jennifer Hoelter countered two gotten “out of hand.” is a subject that applies to a planned for the future. Hall representatives brought out of the three options within Progress is being made forward many residents’ com­ thirty seconds of the start of dis­toward an effective presentation ments and concerns. These cussions. of options that might eventually Study finds collegeranged from meal plan revision In the ensuing conversa­ be voted upon. Representative and an off-campus living option tions, a wide range of unlisted Andy Peterson suggested that for seniors to social activities, options were considered, reject­ all individuals who believe that smoking on rise Thanksgiving philanthropic ed, and considered again, but they have a reasonable solution (U-WIRE) ANN ARBOR, college students as resistant projects, and squatters’ rights. certain issues continued to raise to the campus pet problem Mich.—Smoking is one habit to smoking,” Rigotti said. “Pets” was one issue out ofmajor concern for a large per­ should take their suggestions to that college students are not College students weren’t on many that the community centage of the council. There the steering committee. The kicking, according to a new the radar screen of smoking would like to see LUCC tackle. were repeated requests that committee might then compile study published in today’s awareness.” One representative brought whatever legislation was chosen these ideas into a list of specific issue of the Journal of the Rigotti said much of the forth a student concern that the be either universally applied or and representative legislation, council has become too bogged American Medical continued Smoking; page 8 allowing at least equal access to on which it would vote after dis­ Association. privilege. cussion. Two surveys, conducted by A large portion of dissent LUCC is under a certain the Harvard School of Public stemmed from the special privi­ amount of pressure to make a Health in 1993 and 1997, leges afforded to the members of decision before winter break so found that cigarette smoking small houses and fraternities. that potential and present pet among college students across These students may obtain per­ owners can find alternate the nation increased by 28 mission by unanimous vote ofhomes for their pets, if neces­ percent within that time. their housemates to house a sary. Of the 14,251 students sur­ restricted pet such as a cat or Questions to be considered veyed at 116 four-year colleges dog. This arrangement cannot include: What sort of pets last year, 28 percent had be practically applied in the pre­ should be allowed on campus smoked at least once within sent dorm situation because of and where? What should be the the previous month compared the tendency of pet dander to consequences of disobeying cam­ with only 22 percent in 1993. lodge itself in rooms, despite pus regulations? In the case of Harvard Medicine Prof. thorough cleaning, for some tightening up the policy, what Nancy Rigotti, co-author of time following occupancy. The should pet owners be required the study, said the results are pet dander comprises a health to do with their currently legal surprising because the med­ risk for an allergic individual pets? ical community generally has who might choose to live in that In the last few minutes of assumed that college stu­ room the following year. Tuesday’s meeting, a possible dents, who are more educated In order to circumvent this revision to the squatters’ rights and wealthier than the gener­ problem, some suggested that policy was quickly read. The al population, were less affect­ LU designate one or more dorms proposal, apparently going to a ed by the pressure to smoke. The toy, the headlines, the man in office. as “pet-free,” while designating vote next week, was tabled “Traditionally, we think of Photo by Evan Wyse others as places where the vot­ without discussion. 2 T he L a w r e n t ia n F e a t u r e s T hursday , N o vem ber 1 9 Co-op family makes it “easier to live by using less” WhafsOft? of the McCarthy Co-op, explain­ Co-op members, thirdly, at Lawrence by L indsay Shaw ed,“Our purpose changes a lit­ experience how their living Staff W riter tle each year, depending on thehabits affect others. “We are people who live here. Our little experimenting and learning A small group of Lawrence community or family is key to new lifestyles as we dedicate Thursday, Nov. 19 students decided seven yearsthe way the house runs.” She our Tuesday night meetings to ago that they wanted to live in described three basic objectives making unanimous decisions 11:10 a.m. an environment that was differ­ for their co-op. Firstly, mem­ and deciding what food we will University Convocation ent from the traditional dorm bers must observe and remem­ prepare for the week.” “Civility, Democracy, and setting. After working with the ber what they consume and The McCarthy Co-op is dif­ Multiculturalism,” Rev. residence life staff, the students what resources they use. ferent from campus theme ' x William Sloane Coffin, Jr.; were able to obtain a contract Members of the co-op use their houses; in accordance with The co-op is by no means an Memorial Chapel and establish the McCarthy consumer power to cook organ­ their purpose, co-op members inclusive group. Along with House Co-op at 129 N. Lawe ic food and use re-usable food control all of their money. All donating money to charity, 8:00 p.m. Street. The Co-op was estab­ items. “Carrying re-usable can­ members transfer their board members sponsor educational Term I Play: “Sweeney lished as a permanent resi­ vas bags, used plastic bags, and money to the co-op. After talks on campus about their Todd—The Demon Barber of dence on the Rochdale other containers into Copp’s donating approximately $50 of ideals. Members are also trying Fleet Street” by Stephen Principles of Cooperation, a set Grocery Store is not an experi­ the fund to charity, members to change purchasing options Sondheim; Stansbury Theatre. of ethics for cooperative living ence that you are soon to for­ make unanimous decisions on for students. For example, Adults $11, seniors/students based upon democracy, social get,” she said. all major purchases. These members Rowe and Lauren $5 responsibility, and mutual sup­ Secondly, embers of the co­ purchases include everything Osborne are currently working port for sister cooperatives. op form a family. “Our little from food to furniture. To with Downer Feminist Council 8:00 p.m. The Co-op contains nine community or family is so key become a member, students to persuade the Union Station Student recital: David Rees members—two men and seven to the way our house runs. We sign up for a dinner with the to stop selling tampons that and Ha Young Park, piano; women. The members, after essentially work together as a group and are chosen by cur­ contain dioxins. Co-op members Harper Hall, Music-Drama this year, must renew their unit. If one of us is slacking rent co-op members, based will host a dinner at 6:00 p.m. Center five-year contract for a house. everyone else will just pick up upon the demonstration of on November 22 in Riverview Junior Jenee Rowe, a member the work.” their interest. Lounge. They plan on serving Friday, Nov. 20 organic food and sharing their recipes with students. Rowe said that in the 7:15 & 9:45 p.m. future, the Co-op hopes to Om film: The Big Lebowski increase its availability and to and Blood Simple; Wriston share its ideology with auditorium Lawrence. This would include more co-ops and more educa­ 8:00 p.m. tion about cooperative beliefs. Term I Play: “Sweeney “I wish we could use even less Todd—The Demon Barber of and reuse and recycle more, but Fleet Street.” See Nov. 19 even our house cannot do it all until the campus decides that it 8:00 p.m. Suzanne Murphy (!)and Co-op member Jenee Rowe busy Some Co-op members consider the spacious Hulbert Houseis a priority, and then maybe Guitar Studio recital in the Co-op kitchen. kitchen more suited to their needs. Lawrence University will make Photo by Sara Schlarman Harper Hall, Music-Drama Photo by Sara Schlarman it easier to live by using less.” Center

Saturday, Nov. 21

1:00 p.m. Lawrentian M emorial Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music recital; Harper Hall Leadership Presbyterian Music-Drama Center Church ■vr 3:00 p.m. Student recital: Jeremy We would like to hire a Managing Carvell, trombone; Harper Editor for next term. This will be a Hall, Music-Drama Center Step across the street and stepping-stone to the year-long Editor- worship with us this Sunday morning! 7:15 & 9:45 p.m. in-Chief position, which will be open Om film: The Big Lebowski and Blood Simple; Wriston at the beginning of Spring Term. Sunday Morning Schedule auditorium 8:45 am & 11:00 am Worship Services 9:45 am Church School for All Ages 8:00 p.m. If you’re looking for a little something Term I Play: “Sweeney to do with your energy and ideas, we’d 803 East College Avenue • Corner of College & Meade Todd—The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” See Nov. 19 like to talk to you. Call x6768 for more information. Rev. Dr. Charles Valenti-Hein Rev. Mara Liz Rivera Sunday, Nov. 22

3:00 p.m. T h e E l i e W i e s e l P r iz e Term I Play: “Sweeney Todd—The Demon Barber of Looking for a i n E t h i c s Fleet Street.” See Nov. 19 1999 ESSAY CONTEST

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T hursday , N ovem ber 19 F e a t u r e s T he L a w r e n t ia n 3 Prof at home in classroom, on field uate work at Johns Hopkins desertification in Senegal. have this caliber by Jessica Athens University, where he wrote his Furthermore, he is working on of students.” He Staff W riter dissertation on “Effects of developing new courses for the noted specifically Land Use on Northeastern department that explicitly his students in Assistant professor Jeffrey Puerto Rican Rivers.” After he involve an application of the the independent Clark of the geology depart­ received his Ph.D. in Fluvial science. Much of his work is study on deserti­ ment may well continue the Geomorphology and application-driven; this focus fication. Though line of new professors who can Hydrology in 1997, Clark is evident in the significance neither student easily be mistaken for stu­ worked at a firm focusing on he places on the lab compo­ has a back­ dents. Originally. from watershed assessment and nents of his courses. As he ground in geolo­ Canton, NY, Clark earned his wetland mitigation until com­ states: “We need to under­ gy, Clark B.A. at Middlebury College in ing to Lawrence this 1998-99stand how the natural sys­ remarked on the Vermont, with a double major school year. tems work to predict likely impressive in Environmental Studies and At Lawrence, Professor outcomes of our actions.” research they Geology. His interest in the Clark teaches courses ranging Potential courses include a have done on impact of humans on natural from Earth Surface Processes seminar on anthropogenic both desertifica­ systems grew during his grad­ to an independent study oninfluences on rivers and cours­ tion and result­ es on remote sensing and the ing trends in eco­ river as a continuum. These nomics and classes, often interdisciplinary migration. in scope, will show the broad­ The depart­ er applications of geology and ment, too, he Photo hy Phil McKenna will hopefully serve as “a finds energizing. great tool for a liberal arts “It’s young and dynamic ...than anyone we have here at education.” Other academic [we’re] on the verge of redefin­ Lawrence.” activities include a trip to ing ourselves, and what the Overall, Clark views his Puerto Rico over spring break geosciences are at Lawrence.” move to Lawrence and following a seminar on land Outside of the department, Appleton favorably. Of usage, and a field trip to the Clark can be found indulging Appleton, he claims that it is a University of Minnesota in in another of his passions: lot like home. The main prob­ Minneapolis. ultimate frisbee. Clark lem, he asserts, is that it is too In general, Clark enjoys presently coaches Chaos, “dog unfriendly.” working with his students and Lawrence University’s co-ed Consequently, Clark’s pup in the department. ultimate frisbee team, and is Diamond spends much of her Concerning his students, he the first faculty member ever time on the lower level of Dr. Clark points to the most interestinggeological feature in North America, states: “They want to be [in to do so. According to junior Briggs Hall. Other than that, happening to he located somewhere in Iowa. Evan Wyse, Clark is well suit­ he queried, “Where can you Photo by Evan Wyse class] and are very m ature ... I’m hoping th at I’ll always ed for the job: “He’s far better get good pizza here?” Roots of Lawrence journalism found in archives ing to blindness. at John Hopkins, Columbia, ten by Bagg’s daughter, Gladys rounded the campus, and at by H e l e n E x n e r The first staff had seven and Harvard, becoming a Taber. The book, “Especially each entrance were five white Most readers of the members, headed by editor physician. In addition, Reeve Father,” includes amusing posts cunningly placed to Lawrentian probably glance Howard Kellogg. One woman, studied and lived in Brooklyn,anecdotes about Rocky Rufus enable the fattest man in town over the line under the banner Anna Livia Colman, worked on Vienna, and Berlin when heand Dr. Jim, a friend of the to squeeze through, but too which reads, “Lawrence the staff, supervising “literary was a young man. family. close to admit the leanest cow University’s Student and exchange”. According to Known as “Dr. Jim ,” Reeve Reeve’s own compilations (cows still ran or strolled at Newspaper Since 1884.” But Ms. Butts, the staff’s most col­ became one of Appleton’s best- (scrapbook and memoirs) also large through the town).” how many actually stop to orful character was James known and most beloved citi­ help to unveil the character of Reeve’s account is just one wonder about that very first Reeve, who was a senior when zens in the early part of this this local legend. His bulging example of the countless fasci­ paper? the Lawrentian published its century. He served as a scrapbook, which mostly con­ nating tidbits about Lawrence I did, and my curiosity ledinitial issue. The journal listed Lawrence trustee for 45 years, sists of college memorabilia, history that hide on the me to the office of Lawrence his position as “local”, which and the university honored contains programs from the archive shelves. archivist Carol Butts, located Ms. Butts said meant “cover­ him in 1945 with an honorary Amherst Glee Club, the on Level B of the library. She ing the local scene. He was a degree. Boston Symphony Orchestra, Part I of a series. In the next graciously directed me to all of ‘townie.’” References to Reeve and the National Opera issue of the Lawrentian, Part the resources I needed for my Born in Massachusetts in abound in the archives, from Company, among others. II will delve into the treasure investigation, which soon pro­ 1864, Reeve moved to his own scrapbook and mem­ Reeve also saved assorted odd chest of timeless student duced the original 1884 issue Appleton with his family when oirs to the biography of a items, such as an ambulance pranks. of the Lawrentian. The papers his father decided to settle his Lawrence geology professor (in department report and a were yellowed and brittle, but family in a young, developing which Reeve is mentioned). sports statistics card compar­ u . v, c o n t in u e d Whaf* FRom p a g e 2 they looked great for their age. town. Reeve received a degree The latter, the biography of ing Harvard and Yale’s football Ms. Butts, who graduated from Lawrence, but he also LU geology professor Rufus players. 8:00 p.m. from Lawrence in 1949, toldwent on to further education “Rocky Rufus” Bagg, was writ­ His obituary states that he Faculty recital: “Brits and me th at the copy which I held was the first Appleton Yanks: Art Song in the Mid- actually was not the first stu­ citizen to buy a steam 20th Century,” Patrice dent paper. The true pioneer auto, electric car, and Michaels Bedi, voice, with paper, The Collegian, was first gasoline buggy. But as Allison Edberg, violin, Kevin published in 1867. A rival a safeguard in those Gallagher, guitar, and Judy paper, The Neotarian, early years, Reeve Jackson, piano; Harper Hall, emerged a few years later, and always carried a bicy­ Music-Drama Center the two publications merged cle in the backseat so soon after, forming The he could get to all of Tuesday, Nov. 24 Collegian and Neotarian. his patients’ homes In 1884, when the whenever his car (fre­ quently) broke down. 11:15 a.m. Lawrentian first appeared, a Working with Mail Drop; In his 39-page his­ single copy cost 12 cents, and a Information Technology tory of Lawrence, year’s subscription was one Center, Second floor Library dollar. Until around 1914, Reeve brought to life when the Lawrentian adopted the absorbing early history of Lawrence, 4:15 p.m. a newspaper format, a typical Working with Simeon; issue looked more like a liter­ giving detailed descrip­ tions of the college’s Information Technology ary journal, featuring editori­ Center, Second floor Library als, alumni news, poetry, and constantly changing environment. His droll outlandish articles from 9:00 p.m. national newspapers. My prose is often enter­ Faculty Recital: Georgios favorite was an article con­ taining, as in his Demertzis, violin, with guest demning the practice of chew­ description of the artist Maria Asteriadou, ing gum—the author warned Lawrence campus, piano; Harper Hall, Music- that excessive jaw motion Main Hall ca. 1854. circa 1880: Drama Center strained critical nerves, lead­ Photo courtesy of Library Archives “A white fence sur­ 4 T he La w r e n t ia n O p / E d Thursday, November 19 Oust Hussein by any meansWhat are you thankful for? Photo survey by Sara Schlarman (U-WIRE) CHARLOTTES­ of the United Nations and from force supporting the sovereignty VILLE, Va.—Everybody loves a major error made by the coali­ of a small nation against an to bomb Iraq. Recent history has tion forces—the consortium of incursion from its larger neigh­ illustrated that one of the most world powers that united to oust bor. certain ways for a president to Iraq from Kuwait—at the end of The decision of the allies to boost his approval ratings is to the Gulf War. deviate from the past by not top­ launch an offensive against From the U.N. perspective, pling and replacing Hussein’s Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship. the problem has been the essen­ government was not surprising. With the need to overcome inter­ tial emasculation of UNSCOM, It was, however, wrong. With national reluctance aside, the mainly due to interference from the Iraqi army routed, we most difficult aspect of the the French and the Russians. should have pressed on and fin­ United States’ military actions The Security Council has not ished the job, hopefully adding against Iraq is determining backed UNSCOM when the some much-needed security to when they are appropriate. Commission needed the assis­ the region. The United States and other tance most because the U.N. has This security would not have international powers walk a fine no consistent, non-political been unjustified: by modern line in their dealings with mechanism to support its man­ standards, Hussein is a criminal Hussein and frequently get frus­ dates. for invading another country, trated. The most recent close The U.N. considers itself as a and deposing him would not call will apparently turn out no government above governments, have been out of bounds. The different than close calls in the a sort of higher power in the allies, by not doing so, virtually past. The United States, there­ international community; andensured that the current prob­ fore, needs to make a change in when it suits their purpose, lems with the disarmament the way that it has been han­ some nations see it that way, too. process would occur. B en Guenther, dling Iraq. But the U.N. simply is not a When America failed to top­ freshman It seems that the outcome of higher power. The U.N. has no ple him, Hussein learned the this past weekend’s concession power to enforce its edicts with­ important message that he “I am thankful that by Iraq should be different. The out the consent and assistance could get away with an awful even though 1 live so situation that the U.S. just went of its most powerful players, and lot. This realization prompted far away, I’ve got rela­ through, after all, was much this makes it impossible for the him to defy the U.N. repeatedly more tense than any of the pre­ U.N. to ever enforce its edicts and led to this recent brush with tives to go to over vious stand-offs. This confronta­ over those members. war. b r e a k . ” tion has been building since the So when the more powerful It looks, though, as if Iraq summer and has featured dis­ members disagree on an issue, has finally backed down. After sent within the United Nations’ regardless of how resolved the all, the letter the Iraqi govern­ sophomore Special Commission (UNSCOM) rest of the world may be, noth­ ment sent the U.N. Saturday and recriminations on all sides.ing gets done. France’s andpromised that Iraq would coop­ “I am thankful for boots These difficulties have stemmed Russia’s desire to get their erate unconditionally with so I don’t need a cast on largely from the basic weakness hands on Iraqi oil once the UNSCOM. But that letter also my foot, and of course embargoes end make contained a list of points that Nov. 12 Answers UNSCOM’s mission that much read an awful lot like demands. my family and friends, harder. Despite Iraqi assurances that cats, teddy bears, week­ But a more fundamental these points are not conditions, ends, music, and the their presence in the letter indi­ error occurred at the end of the freedom of living rela­ Gulf War, when the allied forces cates that Hussein is still defi­ allowed Hussein’s government ant, even in the face of unified tively on my own.” to stand. The decision, of course, international pressure. Any was understandable. The Gulf expectation that Iraq will live up War was supposed to be a differ­ to what it said in the letter ent kind of war than those of the should be tempered with a past; rather than beginning as a healthy dose of skepticism. result of single countries bat­ What is the implication of all tling over territory or resources, this? It is simply that if Hussein it was supposed to be a coalition is going to defy the U.S., then neither the U.S. nor the U.N. Crossword 101 can do much about it. The Iraqi " Book I t ! By Gerry Frey people are starving and dying from a lack of medical materials, ACROSS 1 Nursling and continuing on our present 5 Courtyards course will bring even more 10 Barter harm to them. The United 14 Herb 15 Diving birds States must focus on unifying its “I am thankful for 16 Southern constellatltor allies behind one idea: removing 17 SE Asian country green, springtime, 18 Number cruncher Saddam from power by whatev­ 20 Vex er means necessary. Only then lilacs, my friends and 21 Pitcher’s goof can the deadly weapons of mass family, cool hats, and my 22 Change 23 Graceful birds destruction be removed and the ‘rog’ George.” 25 Simpson's son rebuilding of Iraq began. 27 Glossy 29 Accumulates 33 Irritable 34 Snake for one 35 Fedora 36 Uncommon 37 Ship parts 38 Heckle 39 Mr. Vigoda 40 Feeds the kitty 6 Implements 40 Domicile 41 Ms. Starr 41 Head:Slang 42 Chase Manhattan 7 Castle 8 Printer's need 43 Cigarettes receipt 44 Oddballs Slang 4 4 ______bender 9 Request 46 Mason's need 45 Cut down 10 Lissome 11 Cried 47 Bridge term 46 Blind parts 12 Away from wind 48 Facial feature 47 Headband 13 Young salmon 49 NY Times publisher 50 Mr. Musial 19 Arrive first 50 Fireplace partides 51 Mr. Kingsley 21 Prohibits 52 Sea eagle 54 Bag 24 Shrewd 53 Requirement 57 Ripped 25 Simmers 55 Check 58 Wimbledon’s Arthur 26 Charity 56 Nellie ___ 59 Solo 27 Fragment 57 Article 60 Sharpen 28 Depression near the 61 Monster’s lake 62 Computer morsels Dead Sea 63 Earned with effort 29 Golf dub Quotable Quota 30 "The Cat in The Hat' DOWN 31 Postpone ” The man who does not 1 Island 32 Navigate 2 Fruit chemical 34 Mother____ read good books has no 3 Novel places 37 Recognize advantage over the man 4 Affirmative 38 FeUow who can't read them." 5 State capital

Fv GFR Associates E-Muil: EDC9432(aaol.cojii . . . Mark Twain Ma-I: GER, P.O. Bo* 461, Schenectady, NY 12301 T hursday , N ovem ber 19 O p / E d The Lawrentian 5 Downer shouldn’t have our SS#sWho is bought and Security numbers can allow proliferation of computer net­ by Evan W yse criminals to assume one’s iden­ works which let organizations STAFF EDITORIAL E ditorials Editor tity. It is then possible for them transfer this and other infor­ sold? .::_i...... to search for confidential infor­ mation about individuals. Excessive spending and Republicans from the same Giving out one’s Social mation, apply for credit cards, Through an online search, conflicts of interests surround period four years ago. Soft Security number has become or charge bank accounts. Senator Diane Feinstein was the system of fund-raising for money’s influence on cam­ commonplace. Bank papers, When a campus group able to find her number within elections. Congress needs to paigns is rapidly growing and credit card applications, and hosts a picnic through Downer, three minutes. Giving out resurrect and pass some form shows no sign of slowing down. video rental applications are it often accumulates upwards Social Security numbers is a of comprehensive national cam­ It needs to be outlawed in order ju st a few forms that request of fifty names and Social threat to one’s privacy, allow­ paign finance reform. to preserve the integrity of the it. Most people, then, probably Security numbers on a single ing strangers to access confi­ The biggest problem with election process. do not notice when asked for document. In the chance that dential information. state and local elections is soft Limits on spending also their Social Security number this sheet is lost, or simply Simply put, there is no rea­ money, which by definition is need to be put in place in order at Downer—be it to donate exposed to passersby, it can be son why we should be required unregulated contributions. Soft to prevent an individual from meals to OxFam, sign in when used for many deviant purpos­ to provide our Social Security money allows an individual or buying an office. The ability for they’ve forgotten their card, or es. These sheets are especially number every time we need to a group to make unregulated a candidate to spend as much of for some campus group’s pic­ dangerous because unlike a sign something at Downer. All contributions to state and local his or her own money on a cam­ nic. mortgage or driver’s license students have a five-digit stu­ campaign activities or to adver­ paign has caused the Senate to Unfortunately, it is not so application, there is no restric­ dent I.D. number, and there is tisements that advocate a cer­ be dubbed the “Millionaires’ harmless an action as it may tion, protection or limit to the no discernible reason why this tain issue instead of the direct Club.” Lack of spending limits, seem. Social Security numbers witness or spread of this infor­ would not suffice as identifica­ election or defeat of a specific except in a few rare cases, has can be used for fraud, improp­ mation. tion. If this is not sufficient, candidate. Soft money essen­prevented all but a fraction of er prying, and identity theft, More groups than ever are another system needs to be tially allows individuals or the population from running according to the American asking for Social Security found to protect Lawrence stu­ groups to buy candidates in for national office. Civil Liberties Union. Social numbers, and there has been a dents. exchange for legislative and Spending limits are often other political favors. criticized for violating the First Birth of Under Ground Homosexuality’s truth?According to an article in Amendment. The inability of the 11/16/98 issue of the Legal those without unlimited Next time you are in need of some coffee, a Homosexuality: THE TRUTH is ... “that leg­ Times, the FEC reported that resources to effectively run for place to study, or a quiet comer to chat with islators who are truly'pro-family’ should be Democrats raised $78.8 million office themselves, however, is friends, we would like to suggest the Under working to criminalize homosexual acts.” The and Republicans raised $93.7 itself a limit on expression and Ground, the new name for the coffeehouse. In anTruth is ... “that owing to the filthy practices in million in soft money from Jan. speech. 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Again, I was from experiencing memories. by Ben T ilghman smells, or er and absolutely electrifying really interested in the topic of In creating a space which Staff W riter feelings. the space around them. This the piece, but was disappointed attempts to recall many differ­ This presen­ gets you thinking about what by its small scale. What reac­ ent types of memories, Rose This past Friday saw the tation does shapes one could also pull out tions would other smells evoke? has created a situation which opening of “Synaesthesia: not do justice of thin air, and where. In a One can only guess. leads instead to conflicting Encounter of the Senses,” a to the piece. space such as the Wriston gal­ The rear room of the gal­ memories, none of which pro­ new exhibition at the Wriston The star of this show is leries, such an exploration leries features the most ambi­ voke real emotion. Art Gallery. I had been looking Kathleen McCarthy’s “What I would be very fun and reward­tious piece in the show, Tom Flo Oy Wong’s “Baby Jack forward very much to this exhi­ Thought I Saw,” an installation ing, and the exhibition could Rose’s “Structure in a Garden.” Rice Story,” which tells the bition—a show with the blend­ of monofilament fishing line have benefited from one or two In this work, the artist story of the artist’s husband’s ing of senses as the dominant stretched in parallel lines other such sculptures else­ attempts to create an environ­ childhood as an Asian- theme, and the triggering of across a gallery. As they recede where in the room. ment in which the tactile qual­ American in a predominantly one sense by another promised when you look at them, the Margaret Welsh’s olfactory ities of materials evoke memo­ African-American Southern to have lots of fun stuff to do thin, semi-transparent lines installation also leaves you ries of other places and experi­ town during segregation, also and to play with. And it was blend together to create the interested and wishing there ences. Rose has created a space deals with memories, and the fun. Unfortunately, the exhibi­ illusion of two formless planes was more. Welsh has set up two which is at once comfortable materials and sensations that tion doesn’t all work, and as a suspended in space. The automatic bubble blowers that and disorienting—it is quite might evoke them. However, whole it left me feeling under­ shapes are so ghostly that unleash bubbles of different pleasurable to walk through, these synaethetic qualities are whelmed. parts of them literally disap­ fragrances into the air. If you but the odd walls, textured only underlying aspects of the Renee Dryg’s “Cultwear for pear when viewed from certain catch one on your nose, you get floor, and strange scale create a piece which subtly involve the Optimists” and “...and Oysters angles, including the entrancea nice bloom of whichever smell slight feeling of unease. It is a viewer. Consequently, the more While They Last.” are the two to the gallery. To the unfamiliar is in the solution. One of them neat space to explore, but the interactive artworks overshad­ pieces which best evoked a feel­ viewer, “What I Thought I Saw” smelled a lot like a dentist’s tension between comfort and ow Wong’s installation, and it ing of synaesthesia. Those of seems to suddenly materialize office to me, and the other, disorientation, and the unique­seems out of place. This is you who skipped the opening out of thin air, and then onlywhile I couldn’t place it, was ness of the space distract you unfortunate, for Wong’s piece is last Friday really missed out— a tender and thoughtful treat­ Dyrg offered up some tasty raw ment of a rich subject, and it oysters that were to be eaten deserves more attention than a while wearing one of her baby- typical visitor might feel com­ blue satin jum psuits. Now, pelled to give in the presence of there are plenty of reasons to more immediately engaging be squeamish about eating raw works. oysters; I won’t deny that. But With the possible exception the singular sensation of hav­ of Wong’s, all of these works ing a gray, salty, rubbery, cold, would have fit into a larger fishy piece of meat slide down exhibition on the same subject your gullet is something you pretty well. As a small group, owe yourself to experience once however, they fail to truly pre­ in your life. I personally love sent an experience of synaes­ raw oysters, so the time I spent thesia. As I mentioned earlier, in my jumpsuit, eating oysters the visitor is often left desiring and sipping champagne (anoth­ more, especially in an awk­ er synaesthetic food) while lis­ wardly arranged third room. tening to rock-and-roll left me The subject matter fascinates, feeling delightfully hedonistic. and in this age of multimedia Unfortunately, the permanent installations when everything installation of the piece is only has potential as art material, a video recording of the events there is likely to be lots of art at the oyster bar on opening relevant to svnaethesia. We night along with the rock can only hope that someone music, and visitors will experi­ will organize a larger, more ence the sights and sounds of This scene is part of the “Synapsthesia" exhibit currently Wriston. at thorough exhibition in the Photo hy Lisa Weatherbee the experience but not the future. Lucinda’s provides creative fare and friendly atmosphere Lucinda’s menu as Lawrence now with people,” says junior Betsy Potratz. operations. by A ndrew K arre knows it goes to its staff and, most espe­ For some, though, there is no denying This small size has afforded Staff W riter cially, to its director, Lolly Karpinski. the main attraction. “The food is better,” Lucinda’s a few other advantages. It has Karpinski has been with Lawrence explains sophomore Amanda Artz when allowed it to function as a “test Who would think to deep-fry a pick­ since 1994 and is the main creativeasked why she eats at Lucinda’s. kitchen,” a feature that has been of le in jalapeno beer batter? Who would force behind menu planning at There too, the credit falls entirely on value to the Downer menu. Karpinski mount a campaign to introduce chutney Lucinda’s. She says her love of food and Karpinski and her staff. The kitchen at says Lucinda’s can often serve as a test­ as a viable condiment alternative for of cooking was instilled in her by her Lucinda’s is an experimental one. ing ground for new items which may be college students? Who would introduce mother, who, as she puts it, “instilled a Nearly all of Lucinda’s recipes are in- added to Downer’s menu. “There are foccacia bread into the undergraduate fun curiosity in me.” She has also trav­ house creations. Karpinski and her staff different concepts that we’ll try out here diet? The staff at Lucinda’s would do all eled a great deal and cites this as an draw inspiration from a wide variety of on a small scale and Downer will pick these things and does every Mondayinfluence on her cooking and on thesources. Input from international stu­ them up.” through Thursday for breakfast and variety of foods on Lucinda’s menu. dents with different culinary back­ When asked what creations she is lunch. She says of Lucinda’s change in grounds has contributed a great deal to particularly proud of, Karpinski points Lucinda’s, Lawrence’s second com­style, “We wanted to offer a different creating a varied menu. Karpinski says to the scones Lucinda’s serves at break­ mon dining area, is acknowledged bytype of dining over here, and it has this type of student input and experi­fast. She considers them examples of students and faculty alike as a place evolved along the way.” Karpinski rec­ mentation in the kitchen is responsible Lucinda’s creativity. The scones are cer­ that provides both a culinary and ognized that the smaller scale of for the staff’s original creations. And, as tainly not original creations, but what atmospheric departure from Downer Lucinda’s operation provided a unique she says, “It’s fun just to try different goes into the scones is original. By Commons. It was only recently, howev­ opportunity to do things differently. Shethings.” experimenting with spices and flavor­ er, that Lucinda’s became its own entity. is quick to credit her staff of students Preparation also plays a large part ings, Lucinda’s put its own unique spin Four years ago, Lucinda’s served the and full time employees with realizing in the success of the Lucinda’s menu. on an existing recipe. She is also quite same menu as Downer Monday through this potential. She says, “The people Ingredients are prepared and processedproud of introducing chutney to the Friday. In the intervening years, [who work here] enjoy what they do and on site whenever possible and breads Lawrence University condiment canon. though, Lucinda’s has become a unique I think that shows in the food and the are baked in-house. Attention to quality Not every Lucinda’s dish is a univer­ Lawrence institution with a staff dedi­food quality.” and freshness is another key to the suc­ sal success with students, and cated to providing something different. She and her staff take the operation cess of the food. Karpinsky suggests Karpinski admits that not every Since Lucinda’s began serving from of Lucinda’s quite personally. For her, that the use of fresh spices is an espe­ Lucinda’s creation is a masterpiece. its own menu instead of mirroring this is what makes the place special. It cially important part of Lucinda’s cook­ “There have been some items that I put Downer’s, Lawrence has been treated to makes Lucinda’s a complete experience. ing. “Anytime we use spices, we try and on [the menu] twice and it just didn’t a menu that would be considered eclec­Along with different fare, it offers a dif­ use as much of the whole or the fresh fly,” says Karpinski. It is the spirit of tic by any standards. For breakfast andferent, more relaxed atmosphere than [spice] and we grind it ourselves.” creativity that counts, though, and it lunch on Monday through Thursday, Downer, an atmosphere the staff makes Size is another important compo­ certainly cannot be said that a few ill- Lucinda’s offers a menu in utter defi­ a conscious effort to create. Students nent in Lucinda’s success. It is small conceived concoctions have in anyway ance of the stereotypical college cafete­ approve of this approach. “It’s more enough to avoid the institutionaliza­fettered the staff’s desire to push the ria cuisine. The credit for much of the friendly, it’s easier to converse, to meettion inherent in large-scale food service culinary envelope. T hursday , N o vem ber 19 A & E T he La w r e n t ia n 7 “Dude” just a man after all Film noir from Coen brothers Then there is Mr. Lebowski’s daughter, focuses upon it, but it is always on b y A l a r i c R o c h a Maude Lebowski (Julianne Moore). by M ic h a e l P ia s t o w s k i screen. And since it is on screen, it is Film: The Big p * She is an artist who describes her art S t a f f W r i t e r in the mind of the viewer. In many Lebowski (1998) as “commended as being strongly vagi­ scenes like this, the little details of Director: Joel Coen nal.” From the depths of the plot are kept in the front mind of Writers: Ethan & The golden thread for these oddthe twisted Coen the viewer, and they can easily be Joel Coen characters is “The Dude,” an unem­ brothers’ psyche comes accessed when needed. Original Music: Carter Burwell ployed bowler who has no interest to do Blood Simple. This fair example The Coens are also known for Rating: **** wrong. “All The Dude ever wanted was film noir is the dynamic yet creepy their characters. Certain images Buy?: No his rug back” might be a fitting motto duo’s first jaunt into film. The results spring to mind when the name Coen Genre: Dark Comedy, Crime for the film. The character contrasts are pleasing, yet immature. is mentioned: the big-haired Barton make the movie. “The Dude” simply The real strengths of this film lie Fink, the sweet vision of maternity The Coen brothers, who brought takes everything one step at a time. where they tend to lie for the Coens. and strength in Marge Gunderson. you such films as “The Hudsucker Maude wants a child from him, fine. Careful attention is paid to detail Blood Simple adds a few oddities to Proxy” and “Fargo,” again share their Mr. Lebowski offers $20,000 to carry throughout the course of the film, their wonderful freak-show world. M. wonderful creativity with us in “The the ransom money, cool. The bowling which gives the viewer a sense of Emmet Walsh is the sleazy private Big Lebowski.” Jeffery Lebowski (Jeff tournament is on Saturday or completeness. However, the brothers detective hired to spy and commit Bridges), also known as “The Dude,” is Wednesday, okay. This is what consti­paint characters that are so outra­ other foul acts. He speaks with a an unemployed bowler who has been tutes the dude-ness “The Dude,” geous and so eccentric that they strong southern drawl and fires off mistaken for a well-off “Big Lebowski” according to the narrator. “Sometimes could not exist anywhere in the world obscene line after obscene line. His (David Huddleston). Mr. Lebowski (the there’s a man. I won’t say a hero, as we know it. The clash of these ele­ gaudy dress and dopey ten-gallon hat millionaire) has run into some financial what’s a hero? But sometimes there’s a ments, detail and zaniness, keeps us complete this representation of filthy troubles, and the collectors are after man.” “The Dude” is just a man. interested; it keeps us coming back to greed coupled with gross self-inter­ him, but they visit the wrong The scenes in this film these films. The Coens do not est. He is not a likeable character, Lebowski. While searching for the are well crafted with two patronize their audi­ but he is a memorable one. His mere missing money in “The Dude’s” house, conversations going on ence. This is one of presence on screen caused me to feel one of the collectors urinates on his between three people at the cornerstones of dirty and ashamed to be alive. The rug. From there, the story unfolds in an all times. The characters their films, and detective is a powerful character, in a array of strong characters and a kid­ will repeat lines often in Blood Simple is no negative way. This is just one of the napping mystery (a favorite theme to order to bring out certain person­ different. As with caricatures presented in Blood the Coen brothers). “The Dude” is in alities, which the Coen brothers always many good noir sus­ Simple. I won’t spoil the fun describ­ the middle of it all. seem to be looking for. One scene takes pense films, the audi­ ing them all. The characters of this film are bril­ a twist on Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by ence is always one step ahead of the I know I haven’t told you much of liantly crafted; characters seem to be Northwest,” where Cary Grant lightly characters. We are aware of the con­ the plot of this debut work from the very important to the Coen brothers. draws on a pad of paper in order to seetent of the next scene before our Coens. Yes, yes, I usually drone on The personalities are strong and eccen­what Eva Marie Saint wrote. But this hero. Blood Simple stays true to this and on about plot and structure, but tric. If “The Big Lebowski” were a time, instead of an address, “The Dude”main focus, yet somehow it keeps us this movie would not benefit from a painting, it would be a striking mix of finds a surprise. on the edge of our seats. lengthy explication by yours truly. contrasting shapes and colors. “The Music plays a big role in this film as Director Joel Coen accomplishes The plot is a complex web of lies and Dude” has a friend named Walter well. Some funny dream sequences are employs carefully planned shots anddeceit leading up to a powerful and Sobchak (John Goodman), a Vietnam like rock videos. The music will bring quick, well-timed scene changes. He tense climax. Saying anything more Veteran who always gives (the wrong) out personalities in some of the charac­ keeps the frantic element of the film would ruin it. We should all be free to advice. Mr. Lebowski’s second wife, a ters. I had a fun time watching this alive by keeping the camera moving. experience the Coen’s take on film porn star, is another goofy character. film; it made me laugh and relish the You know when something is going to noir without prejudice. So, here’s There are also the famous nihilists style of the Coen brothers. Why then do happen by what we see. For example, what I’ll tell you. Go and see Blood with strong accents and empty threats. I not wish to purchase it for my collec­ our hero snoops though his ex-boss’s Simple. If you find it a warped pic­ Even minor characters like a taxi dri­ tion? “The Big Lebowski” just is not a office. The camera switches rapidly ture of what people will do to salvage ver who loves “The Eagles,” kicking out film which I could watch over and over from one ominous angle to another. love and find pride with money, then anyone who opposes him, stick in mind. again. It is, however, a “must see.” However, throughout these shifts we will be on the same page. If not, Coen preserves a key item in the plot find me and we will have a pleasant in constant view. The discussion on the topic. “Sweeney” unusual project for drama departmentcamera never really the cast not only be excellent and that the musical would be (920) 738-0032 BY C a r l y K r e u z i g e r actors, but proficient singers worth all the hard work. Professor Timothy Troy as well. Troy mentioned how Sandy Ganser, who plays describes “Sweeney Todd, the he was limited to casting peo­ Mrs. Lovett, one of the main Demon Barber of Fleet Street” ple with the voice ranges to fit characters in the musical, as “over the top” and as “a lot the roles. summed up the musical and of fun.” The musical, which Melodramas such as the cast’s work: “Despite its debuted on Broadway in 1979,Sweeney Todd are often per­complex music and interesting tells the tale of Sweeney Todd, formed on the big screen, but subject matter, I enjoy work­ Because Quality & Style are Timeless a London barber wrongly rarely in the theater. Troy ing with the top-notch actors explained that although the and musicians. It’s been a College students with current school ID’s receive 109 E. College Avenue, accused. Todd, played by Appleton, Wl 54911 15% discount. (NOT GOOD WITH OTHER OFFERS.) Lawrence’s Brian Wood, technical aspect of the musical pleasure and quite a feat that Across from Burger King (D o w n to w n ) returns to London after years was very demanding, the the­ we put it together so quickly.” Store hours: Tues-Thurs 11-6, Fri 11-8, Sat 10-5 of imprisonment, prepared to ater department “wanted to do exact revenge. The musical the most difficult thing that “Sweeney Todd, the Demon goes on to tell the tale of how we could find.” A guest cos­ Barber of Fleet Street” will be National Security Education Program hatred can turn a person tume designer, Kim Instenges, performed on Thursday, against himself. Sweeney also helped with the produc­ Friday, and Saturday at 8 NSEP Todd is the first dramatic pro­ tion. p.m. and on Sunday at 3 p.m. Scholarships for Study Abroad duction of Lawrence’s 1998- Sweeney Todd, Troy found,in Stansbury Theatre. Tickets was fun and difficult, demand­are on sale at the Lawrence 1999 school year and is based Why Study Abroad? upon Christopher Bond’s 1973 ing hard work and late nights. Box Office: $11 for adults and He added that it was a big $5 for students and seniors. play. International experience is crucial to a competitive resume. You need skills to For more information, call Sweeney Todd, a cross challenge for the theater work in the global arena. NSEP provides opportunities for Americans to study between opera and theater, department, but that it was a 920-832-6749. in regions critical to U.S. national interests (excluding Western Europe. Canada, will be an unusual production challenge that they could meet Australia and New Zealand). Award amounts are up to a maximum of S8.000 by the Lawrence theater per semester or S16,000 per academic year. department’s standards. ★ EXTRA ★ Suspended actors, smoke, You must be a U.S. citizen and enrolled as an undergraduate at a U.S. university, blood, and moving scenery college or community college. Scholarships are for study in Summer ‘99, Fall '99 and/or Spring‘00. For applications, contact your NSEP Campus parts all fall under the catego­ Representative or the NSEP office at tel: (800) 618-NSEP, e-mail: [email protected]. ry of “things the department Deadline: February 8,1999. does not normally get to do.” 10o/ooff The challenging acting and Your Purchase with Student ID National Security Education Program music, which is scored Discount applies to accessories and music. Limit 1 per person, per visit. 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They are sophomore Mel Knott (first ering how tough the tourna­ promises to put up a good they will be really strong.” team) and senior Lisa Hess (second team), both outside hitters. m ent was.” fight in the region this year. The team is bonded by one At the Midwest Conference Tournament on Nov. 7, Lawrence Novickis was, however, “a In their first meet, which was goal, which is to be in the top defeated Carroll College 3-0 and Lake Forest defeated Lawrence little disappointed,” and said at home on Nov. 6th against 25 by the end of the season. 3-1. The Vikings finished the season 17-12. UW-Stevens Point, they lost that the team “took a lump “If things keeping improv­ and hopefully will do better by five points. Stevens Point ing as they are, we will be For the women’s soccer team, freshman Megan Tiemann was next weekend.” is ranked in the top ten in the right there," Damrow said. named a Midwest Conference Co-Player of the Year, along with This year, the Lawrence They would also like to place nation, so the close loss bodes Amy Walters of Grinnell College. Tiemann led the conference in wrestling team is dominated, well for the rest of the high in the wrestling regional, scoring this season with 21 points. Goalie Kim Geiser and field number-wise, by freshmen. Vikings’ season. hosted by Lawrence player Gina Casati made first team All-Conference. The Vikings This year’s block of freshmen “The heart and intensity of University, on Feb. 20th. took second place in the conference after a 1-2, three-overtime wrestlers contains two the team kept it a close Next weekend, the team loss to Carroll College Nov. 1. They finished 11-6-1. match,” said head coach Dave Wisconsin state champions, will wrestle away at the as well as a two-time runner- Novickis. Concordia Open. The next LU football finished 2-8 this year after a 25-44 loss to league up. Last weekend the team home meet is on Friday, Dec. champion Grinnell last Saturday. In the conference, they Damrow said the freshmen traveled to the Speith Open, a 4th, in Lawrence’s recreation amassed a 2-6 record and took seventh place. tournament in Stevens Point. “all look good, are working center. The Vikings’ other hard, improving a lot, and are Lawrence had two placers. home meet is the Lawrence The men’s soccer team finished 2-14 overall, 2-7 in the confer­ tough for being freshmen.” Mike Mitty, a freshman, took Invitational on Dec. 5th. They ence. second place in his weight Novickis also takes a posi­ will be wrestling in various tive outlook on the future of class, while sophomore Ross invitational tournaments, For Viking cross-country, the women took third and the men wrestling for all of the fresh­ Mueller placed fourth in his. including one in Florida at theplaced fourth in fields of nine at the conference championship Senior Mike Damrow, who men, both for this season and end of December. Nov. 7.

The women’s tennis team placed seventh in a field of eight at the conference tournament Oct. 16-18, finishing with an overall 3-10 record.

Freshman Chris Worman swimming last Saturday against UW-La Crosse. For Freshman running back Nate Rogatzki eludes the Grinnell defense last Saturday. Rogatzki scored ten touchdowns thush- the Vikings, the men lost 89-133, and the women lost 141-89. er for 652 yards. Photo by Reagan Harrington Photo by Sara Schlarman

LU Chess Club takes U.S. State Department Smoking plagues Wisconsin by storm recognizes art prof’s workCCLTYlpUSeS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 state and rated at 2200. With increase in the preva­ public colleges than in by K ari H eikkila his win, Dima is fast becom­ chosen for inclusion in lence of smoking among private colleges. by Scott T rigg The LU Chess Club has ing one of the top juniors in the Art in Embassies college students is direct­ Smoking was more pulled off another successful the country. Since his stay at N ews Editor Program, which pro­ ly attributable to a shift common among whites tournament finish, this time Lawrence, he has lost only motes the accomplish­ in tobacco marketing. than blacks or Asians in the Racine Open on Nov. one tournament game at Doing her part to ments of America’s visu­ “A lot of it is a conse­ and more common in 14th and 15th. Among the 40 standard time and one tour­ promote international al artists. quence of the market­ underclassmen than players competing in the nament at quick time which culture, Lawrence art In addition to pro­ ing and promotion of upperclassmen. In tournament was Wisconsin’s was to senior Robb Cramer professor Helen moting cultural under­ the tobacco industry,” addition, more competi­ top-rated player, David in the Stevens Point Open. Klebesadel has had two standing between the Rigotti said. “Now that tive schools “defined by Pelkanski, with a rating over LU junior Jim Daley won of her works selected for two countries, they’re being discour­ ACT and SAT scores 2400. The team’s final victory class E & under with 3.0 installation at the offi­ Klebesadel’s work holds aged from targeting and percentage of came against Kevin Bachelor points. Cramer tied for first cial residence of the special significance for teenagers, I think the applicants accepted” of Illinois with a rating of in his class with 3.0 points U.S. Ambassador to Sri the U.S. Ambassador. tobacco industry is tar­ had fewer smokers. 2100. and a win against the sixth- Lanka. Shawn Donnelly, who geting young college Smoking is the lead­ LU freshman Vlad Dima ranked player of the tourna­ Klebesadel has been was appointed U.S. students ages 18 to 24.” ing preventable cause of won the tournament with 4.5 ment, Jim Colwell, whose informed by the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Smoking increased death in the United points, drawing with rating is 1928. Also compet­ Department of State Lanka in Sept. 1997, regardless of sex, race, States, according to the Pelkanski and defeating ing in the tournament were that her watercolors and his wife, Susan, are ethnicity or year in study, and accounts for William Williams, one of the junior Andy Huss and fresh­ “Sacred Grove” and both graduates of school. The rise in more 400,000 deaths top ten chess players in the man John Fahrenbach. “Crowrise” have been Lawrence. smoking was greater at each year. Please Recycle This Newspaper