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VOLUME XXX • NUMBER 8 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, NEW LONDON, CT College Posts $1.9M Surplus for 2004-2005 Fiscal Year BY GOZDE ERDENIZ several areas, primarily the iConn Development fund. This fund sup- that is roughly equivalent to one per- ued at approximately $160 million. project, a commitment to higher fa~- project. CC's budget last year was ports special presidential initiatives cent of Conn's total operating budg- The endowment supports the operat- ulty and staff salaries, an increase In staff writer $91.9 million and has been and programs, such as to support the et. ing budgets through an annual the proportion of each class receiv- increased 5.3 percent, to $96.8 mil- proposed Hurricane Katrina TRIP The rest of the surplus, $1.5 mil- spending rule distribution. ing financial aid, or an academic Recently, the College announced lion, for the current fiscal year. At its next spring and to advance objec- lion, will go toward repayment of The surplus is certainly very innovation, the College will proceed that it finished the 2004-2005 fiscal October 8th meeting, the Board of tives of the Strategic Plan. Another the endowment. good news and it shows us that the each year in a measured way to allo- year with a $1.9 million cash operat- Trustees followed the recommenda- $300,000 will go into the College's Connecticut College had com- College is recovering from the cate its resources to these strategic ing surplus. This marks the fifth year tion of the Priorities, Planning and emergency reserve fund. The fund mitted to repay a total of $11 million financial crisis of the late nineties. items as well as to ongoing opera- in a row that Connecticut College's Budget Committee for distribution will then double, amounting to of borrowings from the endowment This certainly makes it easier for tional expenses." cash revenues have exceeded expen- of the surplus. $600,000. that we re used to support operating Conn to reach its goals for tbe With Connecticut College's ditures. In following the recommenda- This fund is solely for unantici- activities during the 1990s. Centennial, which will take place in finances appearing stronger each The cash surplus is largely tions of the Priorities, Planning and pated emergency expenses, and is in Following this $1.5 million repay- 2011. year, the College is putting itself in attributed to the College not tapping Budget Committee, the Board allot- addition to the College's contin- ment. the debt obligation will stand Moreover, our strategic plan an increasingly good position to into the $910 ,000 contingency ted $55,000 for President Fainstein's gency fund. In fact, this year's con- at $4.3 million. states, "Whether the action in ques- achieve the goals laid out for the budget, as well as under-spending in discretionary Planning and Program tingency fund is $970,000, a number Currently, the endowment is val- tion is a major new construction Centennial in the Strategic Plan. Prot: Gordon MIDTERMS Preparing for exams, Camels burn the midnight oil .. Conservative Activist Receives Grover Norquist to LargeGrant By JOANNA GllLiA Speak at Conn By NIKHll A, IYENGAR sssociste news editor Iy quoted for his declaration that "I editor-in-chief don't want to abolish government. I The National Endowment for the simply want to reduce it to the size Humanities recently awarded pro- Noted conservative activist where I can drag it into the bathroom fessor of English John Gordon, a Grover Norquist will give a talk enti- and drown it in the bathtub." James Joyce scholar, $10,124. The tled "Kelo v. New Londnn and the The Kelo v. New London case, money will be used to establish and Assault on American Private decided in June 2005, has sparked run a unique six-week seminar for Property Rights" on Tuesday, anger across America, especially high-school teachers, which will November 15th, at 8:00 p.m. in the among people like Norquist, who meet five days per week from June 1941 Room. Dubbed by USA Today believe that private property rights 25th to August 5th. In the seminar, "the most influential Washingtonian are put in jeopardy by the Supreme Gordon will cover some of James most people have never heard of," Court's ruling in the case, The ruling Joyce's most influential works, Norquist is president of Americans allows local governments to use the including Finnegan's Wake. Ulysses, for Tax Reform (ATR) and figures power of "eminent domain" to take Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man prominently in conservative circles. privately owned land and use it for and The Dubliners. Norquist has become something the development other private inter- Gordon, a professor of English of a controversial figure to due his at Connecticut College since 1980, firebrand attitude and penchant for SEE NORQUIST has been enamored of Joyce and his colorful remarks. He has been wide- Continued on Page 6 works since the first time he picked up Joyce's novel, Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man in high City of New London school. In an interview, Gordon noted that he appreciated Joyce's Photo by ElizabetbMitchell work from a young age because he Studentswork late into the nightin the Charleselm ReadingRoom,one of ShainLibrary's best spots for studying.Manyconrses to Vote November 8 identified with many of the main havehad their midterm examsrecently,causingCamelsto retreat to the depths of the libraryin hopes ofsurvivingthe ordeal characters. Also, he pointed out that with GPAsintact.TheChuReadingRoom,completedduringthe 2001-2002 academicyear,is also the site of manylectures. By CHRISTIAN ClANSKY plans to modify the Fort Trumbull Joyce's writing was, in a sense, development plan and mainstream senior staff writer "clairvoyant," in that it had a way of public housing, and to promote New "getting into peoples' skins." Connecticut College professor to the country together in order to dis- Joyce's works, especially Ulysses London's assets and resources to Moreover, Gordon commented that obtain the NEH grant. In fact, cuss the most effective methods of and Finnegan's Wake, are neglected Exactly a year and a week after other communities in hopes of creat- I Joyce was simply a phenomenal Professor Janet Gezari, chair of the teaching Joyce. To date, Gordon has in high-school English classes citizens of New London cast their ing a more diverse tourist and resi- writer, whose ability to compose English department, also recently already received 40 applications because of their intricacies. votes for Congress and the dential base. demanding texts inundated with received the grant. from states as close as Connecticut However, Gordon pointed out that Presidency, the New London City In their campaign literature, the complex puzzles was not only note- According to Gordon, the goals and as far as Alaska. texts such as the Dubliners, Portrait Council election focuses the atten- other three political parties focus on worthy but intellectually stimulat- of the seminar are numerous. Also, Gordon wants to promote tion back on local issues. On other issues pertinent to New ing. Primarily, Gordon hopes to bring the teaching of Joyce in the high- SEE GORDON Tuesdsay, November 8th, citizens London, such as historical preserva- Professor Gordon is not the first high-school teachers from around school setting. In many cases, will take to the polls to elect seven tion, education, and various fiscal Continued on Page 6 council members who will attend to issues. local needs. Vying for these posi- As these three parties are tradi- Panel Discusses Morality and the Environment tions are nineteen candidates in four tional, they promote themsel ves on a parties. wider variety of issues than One By THOMAS McEVOY New London rather than pushing a a moral life amidst all this excess is events force "us to think what we're for generations to come is the way to very specific agenda. One can be news editor one that really challenges us." doing as a society," she remarked. live a moral life. sure, however, that any elected offi- Dawson referred to recent natu- The importance of preserving Dawson also added that all The political group with cials will find the eminent domain The College's Wednesday ral disasters, including the numerous resources for future generations was human decisions, even those that the highest representa- issue at the front of the line when Hour talk this week fea- may appear insignificant, accumu- tion is the Democratic they take office. tured a faculty panel on issues late to cause environmental damage. Party with seven candi- Although the eminent domain involving morality and the environ- To combat this problem, Dawson dates I followed with five controversy has gained national ment. The talk was part of a collo- advocated that individuals should candidates each from the prominence in the wake of the case quium series on "Living a Moral simplify their lifestyles. Examples Republican Party and of Kelo v. New London, which was Life:' and the next two Common of "simplification," as Dawson put One New London Party. decided this summer, feelings on the Hour discussions will focus on the it, include turning off lights when The Green party is run- issue are especially sensitive in New morality of stem cell research, and they are not needed, purchasing ning two candidates. London itself. For example, a num- cloning and the environment, local produce, and avoiding using ber of the candidates on the One respectively. plastics. New London ticket have been vic- The faculty panelists at Despite these proposed ways of tims of New London's usage of the Wednesday's event were Professor addressing environmental problems, If the One New London Party eminent domain power. Jane Dawson, Associate Professor Dawson noted that it is difficult for does not sound familiar, that is In the wake of so much recent of Government; Assistant Professor people to make the right environ- because it is a newly created party controversy, the City Council will of Philosophy Derek Turner; and mental choices in a society that is that has formed in the wake of the have its work cut out for it. Due to William Frasure, Professor of designed for them to make poor eminent domain controversy. the highly personal consequences to Government. Professor Lawrence environmental decisions. Existing outside the parameter of the the community that the eminent Vogel of the Philosophy Department Specifically, Dawson noted four three traditional parties, One New domain decision ensures, it will be moderated the discussion. The floor problems that make it difficult for London's platform focuses primarily interesting to see if voters will cast was open to questions after each individuals to act in a manner that is on specific types of economic devel- their ballots in favor of fixing the panelist's remarks. ideal for the environment. opment that would encourage specific issue at which One New Professor Dawson began the dis- The first obstacle she noted was growth while demonstrating that the London takes aim, or whether they cussion and stated, "It is obvious hurricanes that have so heaVily a point Dawson stressed in her state- the fact that people often do not Supreme Court's eminent domain will engage in a more traditional that we live in an affluent, high-con- impacted the Western Hemisphere, ments. Referred to as the "minimal- decision was misguided. voting pattern. sumption society," She went on to as examples of how humans may be ist" approach, Dawson said that SEE COMMON HOUR Among their methods for devel- Conn's polling place is located at add, "The question of how you live affecting the environment. These ensuring there are enough resources Continued on Page 6 oping New London's tax base are nearby Winthrop Elementary. NEWS SPORTS A&E

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Contact a staff member or section editor, and become a member of the Voice team THB COlLEGB VOICB • NOVBMBBR 4, 2005 • 3 OPINION ROSA PARKS' LEGACY HAs NO INHERITORS EUROPE'S FIRST INTIFADA NIK!llL AMARENiiRA IYENGAR - Our IN RIGHT FlEW YONI FREEMAN - OCCUPIED TERRITORY Rosa Parks became an Am . encan black community would appreciate a Muslim and Arab rioters in the hero not only for her brave defiance men near higb voltage lines. The law. But in reality, the large immi- or gunfire. These days, those in man who was the first black to win streets. Security forces firing rubber of Alabama's bus segregation law. teens touched the electric equipment gration of Muslims, coupled with are feeling what Israel has statewide office in the state of bullets and tear gas. Though it may and were electrocuted to death. The Like fellow civil rights leader the lack of integration, has created been feeling all along with a charged Maryland, but because he is a sound like something out of the ihird was injured critically. News of Martin Luther King, Jr., Parks has sections within Paris disconnected Muslim population. And France has Republican, he is not "really black." Middle East, it has been taking place the police pursuit of the Wee teens come to be revered by both black from French unity. It is easy to been facing the same dilemmas in The same vile, race-based in "enlightened" Europe. For more turned quickly into a general intifa- and white Americans because she blame France for not trying to incor- the ways it has been countering attacks have been used against indi- then a week now the streets in some da. Since the incidenl, hundreds of was high-minded, serious, and dig- porate the youth, but the real reason them. Israeli use of tear gas and rub- viduals ranging from Colin Powell parts of Paris have been on fire. angry teens, immigrants or sons of has been the unwillingness by these ber bullets against these types of nified in her to Condoleezza Rice to Clarence Masses of immigrants from Arab, African and minorities to assimilate and live demonstrators brought condemna- campaign to Thomas. Cartoonists and magazines young people Muslim countries have taken to the under the system. tion, particularly from France and extinguish have portrayed Rice with fat lips and have been streets in and around other suburbs, Wben it comes to the militant the rest of Europe in the past, as the very real Thomas as shining Antonio Scalia's wreaking predominantly those with militant Islamic element of these Muslims, being excessive. Now hypocritically bigotry that shoes, while Harry Belafonte has havoc, light- Muslim concentrations. there isn't a will to integrate like France is using the same means existed in compared Powell and Rice to house ing on fire The French political system has other minorities. Their plan, rather, Israel was condemned from using. America in slaves. While black leaders busy anyihing they been shaken up as well. The is very simple - immigrate in large One must remember that this the 1950s themselves hurling accusations of could get their Socialist Party. representing the numbers to Western Europe, exploit isn't the first time riots by Muslims and 196Os. racism at the While House, they look hands on, and opposition to the conservative current laws, multiply, take over the in France have occurred. There have the oiher way while members of have been Chirac government, bas said that the country, and raise the Islamic flag. been fires started by those very same their own constituency exhume the throwing rocks and Molotov cock- governmenl has failed 10 take care In Iheir ideology, there are two minorities before but not to the Unfortunately. today there are no tactics of the Ku Klux Klan in order tails at policemen, businesses, of the violence. The French interior camps in the world - a Muslim one, extent Ihey are occurring today. The black civil rights leaders who are to use them against black politicians schools and cars. Tbe police have minister moreover described the and another one needing to be French government has tried to worihy of inheriting the legacy that who are not "really black." been retaliating, and have been fir- rioters as "scum" and instructed the brought under the former. This appease the Islamists over the years Rosa Parks leaves behind.. Where Rosa Parks would not have ing tear gas and rubber bullets. police not to tolerate ihem. The pro- intifada is surely just the beginning, by supporting Muslim or Arab Parks was serious, today's leaders wanted a world in which black Hundreds of cars have been set fessional organization representing and it should not be surprising that it states, instead of uprooting their are histrionic, choosing the play the Americans could only be "really ablaze, dozens of people have been the policemen has declared the pro- will continue with 72 virgin seekers domestic militancy. France was race card to explain all of the black black" if they adhered to a single injured, and many have been arrest- testers to be "guerilla fighters,' say- causing destruction and a loss of life never able to solve the problem, community's perceived problems. ideology. However, for reasons ed. ing police should be given a free- later on. only postpone it. A spark was all that For this reason, individuals such as unknown to me, this is the reality in The riots broke out last week, hand. Chirac, on his part, has called Israel bad a similar experience was needed. Jesse Jackson and Louis Farrakhan which blacks now live. During the after the bodies of three Muslim for calm, a respectful debate, and with its first intifada in the 1980s, The events that continue to will never have the credibility they 1950s, Rosa Parks could not sit with immigrant youths, aged 15, 17, and order to be established once again. when it broke out in a similar way, unfold have officially welcomed need 10 affect the changes they seek. white people on a bus in Alabama 21 who ran away from a Paris police When it comes to these kinds of following a road accident which France into the Middle East club. In The leaders of the black commu- without being arrested, jailed, and patrol in the suburb of Clichy-sous- minorities, the French republic in killed a number of Arabs. It started the beginning they will be getting nity bave deviated from the path set fined because of her race. Today, Bois, were found. During their flight general does not recognize ihem. In with rocks and cocktails, but it soon by Parks and Dr. King in other ways. Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, the three climbed an electric substa- theory, there is only one French increased with malls or busses under SEE INTIFADA To wit: the growing intolerance Clarence Thomas, and Michael tion wall and hid from the police- nation - everyone is equal under the attack as well, either by explosives Continued 011 Page 6 within the black community is pre- Steele, all of whom individuals that cisely the opposite of what the civil the black community in particular CRY ME A RIVER rights leaders of yesteryear would should appreciate, can not be have wanted. Just this week, Republicans without having filihy FilED KEMPER-VIEWPOINT Maryland Lieutenant Governor cartoons drawn about them or being Michael S. Steele, a black pelted by Oreo cookies. This is not Republican, was harassed by angry the kind of society Rosa Parks I have had just about enough of this as I can and to be able to adequately defend them. tactics that are more in your face, it would only be blacks who pelted him wiih Oreo worked to create, and any black handle. Conservative students feel like iheir Many conservative students (often rightfully expected that a club with NO representation any~ cookies, in an attempt to demon- leaders with ambitions of succeed- opinions are not well represented on campus, and so) stress that students on this campus are mostly where but in ihese liberal institutions would need strate that because Steele is a ing her as a civil rights hero must ihat student and some of ihe faculty act unfairly liberal and feel no inhibition in pushing their to take more drastic measures in order to express Republican, he is only black on ihe acknowledge and work to remove towards conservative ideals. While this may be opinions and beliefs on others. I do not see the their concerns and ideas. outside. One would think ihat ihe ihis new form of bigotry. ihe case, all I can say is GO CRY ME A RIVER. problem in people being passionale about iheir Republicans may be underrepresented on Ihis If anyone feels like their opinions are not being beliefs and expressing iheir opinions as long as it smailliitle campus, but how do you think J feel, PEYTON MANNING IS A FEMALEDOG heard or that they are underrepresented, it is lib- is not done in an insulting fashion. Those of us waking up every moming knowing that not a sin- erals like me who, outside of the Connecticut who do vandalize conservative symbols, or even gle person in ihe government (judicial, legislalive ANDREW MEYER - I HAVE ADD College bubble, (which is not reflective of reali- liberal ones are childish and iheir actions stem or executive branches) even remotely represents Election Day is coming up, Mr. Manning, since he has produced ty) are ihe ones ihal really have ihe right to com- more from immaturity and do not reflect the cam- me? Republicans can rest easy knowing tllat they which means it's been five years such an awful and ugly child. If I plain. However, instead of complaining about pus as a whole. Last I heard, ihe Connecticut hold a majority in ihe House, Senate and have since George W. Bush was electeel had to be a Manning broiher, I would our under representation in just about everything College Republican club had a really large roster. control over the executive branches, while president. This disturbs me greatly. want 10 be Eli because ihen I could (oiher ihan this small college), liberal clubs and In fact, it rivals ihat of ihe Connecticul College extremely conservative Supreme Court Justices How has it been five years and we beat up Peyton ... And ihen he'd cry students on this campus let themselves be known Democrats club, showing ihat Ihere are equal are being nominated. How could a conservative still haven't created a good nick- like a lilile [kid] with a skinned through hard work and dedication. numbers in dedication to these clubs. Or is there? possibly say that it is hard to be them? L know if name for him? "Bush" doesn't knee. That's all I have to say about I must admit, many faculty members at this I would argue that the reason why liberals are so ihe three branches of government were filled with work, since it's just like his faiher. ihal." college are biased lowards ihe liberal side of pol- much more pronounced in the college atmosphere people defending my beliefs I would not com- Some people call him .,W," but I'm Jessica: while I would love to itics. Many are biased conservative as well is because those clubs, CCLeft, CCDems etc. are plain. I have 10 go to sleep every night worrying prelly sure that just stands for discuss Peyton Manning, I'm COll- (alihough I will admit nol as many), but I feel like extremely active and are always seen hosting about what ihe government will do next. All Con- "Worst nickname ever." Because cerned ihat doing 'so would lose we as students are old enough to look past peo- lalks or just trying to get people involved, taking servatives have to worry about is someone acting be's the second Bush to become readers for two reasons: ple's biases and opinions and interpret what we a proactive role in trying to get people involved childish and judging ihem [or their political president, I'm going to recommend I) 97% of our campus is female are learning, because everything in the world is and working. beliefs. So please, before anyone starts running someihing more along the lines of (and yes, I am stereotyping and say- biased. Having teachers express their opinions, One ihing ihat bugs me about ihese conserva- around saying its "hard to be me," think. of how it "Little Bush" or "Bush Junior." ing that most football fans are male.) allowing students to challenge their claims, is tive students who cite how "hard" it is to be a must feel to be a liberal. Think OUTSIDE the From this point on, President Bush But more importantly, what makes the classroom environment at Republican on campus. is iheir willingness 10 peg Conoecticul College bubble. and see the world shall be known as "Busch Light." 2) After 21 years of observing Connecticut College so appealing. Just because a clubs such as CCLeft as "crazy radicals." Are how it really is. If anyone can complain, it is we. Speaking mankind, I bave come to the conclu- teacher is liberal does not they will not listen to ihey not ihen doing ihe exact same lhing ihat ihey And what do you expeci going to a small liberal of D.C., who sion that there are zero Colts fans on your views. It is your job to express your beliefs complain about? While CCLeft employs many arts school in New England anyway? says nobody ihe planet. Seriously, is anybody a 1 n Colts fan? Has anybody ever even Washington met a Colts fan? You would ihink THE WINDS OF CHANGE MAy BE SWEEPING THROUGH NEW LONDON ever agrees that a learn ihal consistenlly makes \ on anything? ihe playoffs and is always one of ihe SARA JAYANTHI - ENVIRONMENTAL COLUMNIST Wben ESPN favorites to win would have reported ihat 1IIIsomebodylili to like ihem. Have I For the past two years, Conn's ihe area where Conn is located has a must be investigated to see which tary sources such as government Terrell , missed something? Is there a reason administration and Renewable "fair" amount of potential to create model best fits the environment. funding and grants. Owens prob- nobody seems 10 like ihe Colis? Are Energy Club have investigated ihe usable wind energy. According to There is a variety of turbines avail- Within the state of Connecticut, ably won't play against ihe Redskins ihey co-owned by Darth Vader and option of a renewable energy facili- this data, the approximate wind able which range in generating from ihe Connecticut Clean Energy Fund ihis week, 97% of Washington Cobra Kai and I'm ihe only person iy on campus in hopes of reducing speed in the New London area is below 50 kWh 10 750 kWh of elec- will consider funding installation of simultaneously said "yessssss'" who doesn't know? reliance on finite energy sources like between 6.4-7.0 meterslsecond at tricity. Innovative research on tur- energy projects that are classified as • While we're talking about foot- Moving on to oiher sports, ihe oil, coal, and nalural gas. The facili- 50m above ground. Alihough ihese bine engineering has yielded models Category I renewable energy ball, the mailbag's first e-mail of ihe NBA season slarted this week, so I ty would also serve as an education- numbers make it seem like wind which can generate energy that sources. Wind Energy is considered ¥';'ek (send ihem 10 awmey, subject: guess it's time for me to make a pre- al tool, an active site for members of speed in New London is not fast require even less wind speed. These a Category I source because of it' c;:oUege Voice) comes from Jessica diction. We'll ignore ihe West, and the community enough to generate energy, wind tur- models are also beneficial because zero emissions and minimal envi~ Domnitz: "Thanks for writing a col- just assume the Spurs are going to to learn about bine endeavors on other campus ihe blades move more slowly and ronmental impact. The Department umn in the Voice. Sometimes it win it, since that seems to be what energy efficien- demonstrate otherwise. Carleton will not upset bird migralion. The of Energy also funds Category I makes me laugh. Sometimes it every oiher sports analyst is doing cy and conser- College, which bas iheir own 1.65 birds will be able to see ihe blades energy source generators based doesn't. Eiiher way, I like ihe antic- ihese days. Remember ihe old say- vation. One of MW turbine, is able to generate moving and avoid fatalistically col- upon ihe size of the insIallation. The .lpation and not knowing if I'm going ing, "to assume makes an ass out of l!t ~ the most energy with measured wind speeds liding with them. These newer, federal and state government both to laugh or not. I'm hoping that in Ume." Fortunately, I don't actually °o~A"rn \\(fl o· intriguing ideas of 5.1 to 6.2 meterslsecond at 70m large-scale turbines seem to be the offer tax incentives to institutions know who Vme is, so I don't care if .+~Il ..~ one of your columns you can address ~C"'CUT co~ is tbe imp le- above ground. Therefore, there is a most feasible for the College that generate their own renewable ihe supreme loserness of Peyton he's an ass, and I stand by my Spurs L -l mentation of a possibility ihat ihe wind is strong because they generate energy at energy. The Renewable Energy Club Manning, so-called quarterback of assumption. In the East, it seems wind turbine on campus to allow ihe enough on campus to harness for lower wind speeds and do not pose is investigating educational and sci- the Colts. I say lIso_calledl1 because that the favorites are ihe Pacers. ihe college to generate energy whicb it energy production. The only way to as Weals to wildlife. These models, entific organizations, such as the iQJltead of his title being "quarter- Pistons, ihe Heat, and ihe Nets. I'm can ihen sell to ihe Connecticut grid. be completely sure about this is to however are extremely taU, yielding National Science Foundation, which back," I think it should be "official not sure who's going to win it, but Norway, , Denmark, and test wind speed at different locations a wide fall radius and must meet air may offer granl money if a turbine team loser." If I could be any person I'll make a bold prediction and guess are all at ihe forefront ofhar- on campus. traffic standards. The probability of on campus would be an active site in ihe world, I would want to be ihat it won't be ihe Knicks. In relat- nessing wind for their energy needs, Oiher geographic factors have to being able to purchase ihe most for students to learn about renew- Peyton Manning's fatber's last girl- ed news, apparently "bold" now and ihe United States is lagging be taken into consideration when ideal turbine for ihe College able energy. Once a turbine is friend before Peylon's mom. That means "more cowardly ihan Chucky behind. Currently only 2% of ihe determining whether a turbine can depends entirely on ihe amounl of installed, ihe energy can be sold way I could ihank God I didn't marry from Rugrats." United States energy comes from be constructed bere. Soil type must money ihat can be gaihered 10 install directly to the grid, and Ihe renewable sources, with wind ener- be tested to determine if a solid and maintain the turbine. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) gy only a small portion of ihal. The foundation can be constructed to According to the Danish Wind can be sold to companies to make a Voice your opinion. Submit a letter construction of a wind turbine support ihe lurbine. The foundation Energy Association, it is approxi- profIl for ihe College. Although the would place Conn in a league all it's needed to support Carleton's turbine mately $1,000 for every kWh of installation of a lurbine is inilially that is not only concise and own in terms of environmental sus- is 30 feet deep and 16 feet Wide. If energy, showing that turbine instal- very expensive, ihe subsequent prof- the soil layer is too shallow and lation is expensive. The Renewable it made from ihe electricily and I tainability. It would also be ihe very first large-scale wind turbine in there is a significant layer of Energy Fund currently has $40,000 RECs will more than balance out ihe thoughtful, but also carefully which can be used towards ihe cre- cost. . Connecticut . bedrock, ihere would be little chance The feasibiliiy of establishing a of being able to create the necessary ation of the turbine. However, that Any students interested in sup- leavened with appreciable humor. will only creale a 40kWh turbine wind turbine on campus depends on to support ihe turbine. A.study of ihe porting this or oiher renewable ener- which is too small to signifIcantly a variety of geographic and econom- College's soil compOSluon and lay- gy issues or simply want to learn reduce ihe College's dependence on . ic factors. First, a site must be found ering must be done to deternune If a more about renewable energy, email ation can be estab- non-renewable sources. The most ihe Renewable Energy Club at which will have a higb enough wind secure found effective way to gather enough [email protected] Proffer the fruits of thy labor at speed for the turbine to generate lished. . d money to build a turbine is wough energy. Data from the Connecticut Once it is verifIed ihat ihe wm . ugh types of turbmes ihe investigation of outside mone- ccvoice@connc~ll.edu Clean Energy Fund indicates ihat IS strong ~no , ~ , C < Q Z 4 G 4 Z ------~------._------~ - ~-

4 • NOVEMBBR 4, 2005 • THB COLLEGE VOICE ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT "MusicalGroup Looks to Heat Up New London Jazz Scene

pop icons like Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page By ARETI SAKELLAF\IS the style in France during the 1920s and and Robert Plant. Josh Workman (jazz gui- staff writer now groups like Hot Club of San Francisco, which emulate the style, have emerged. tar) started perfonrung at eleven, graduated We are all familiar with the sights and Jazz marouche (gypsy jazz) is characterized from New York City's New School for Jazz sounds of the celebratory Jazz Age, but by a delicate, sentimental quality but veers and Contemporary Music, and has exten- who among us has perceived this era from away from being trite because it is not sive touring experience. Ari Munkres (flat- the perspective of another culture? Hot played at a leisurely pace; it's played "at back bass) has played different basses all Club of San Francisco and Silent breakneck speed." Furthermore, even his life along with punk, country, classical Surrealism allow Americans to shift their though the music has strong roots in swing, and then settled on the flatback bass and familiar point of departure to that of the the pieces are more like waltzes. It appeals jazz music in college. These five men French during a time of great cultural pro- to receiving both visual and audio impres- promise, in conjunction with the films, to gression of new film, literature, new out- sions in an unexpected way. provide a rich, unique cultural immersion. look, and new music. Hot Club of San Francisco's members On Saturday, November 12th, Hot Club In keeping with the style of the art and are a prime example of various musical will be taking the stage as part of Conn's literature that emerged in the 1920s, Hot genres coming together, much like how OnStage at Connecticut College series. The Club of San Francisco and the Silent jazz marouche formed. Band leader Paul live gypsy jazz sounds of Hot Club will be Surrealism film presentation including Mehling (guitar, violin, mandolin, and played alongside a number of silent surreal- works by Charlie Bowers, James Sibley banjo) cites musical influences ranging ist films, creating a unique multimedia Watson, and Harold Shaw, allow for mod- from The Beatles and Django Reinhardt to experience. The program includes films by ern audiences to explore the implications of the traditional jazz of Sidney Bechet and esteemed filmmakers such as Charles speech, sound, and images. Audiences King Oliver. This diversity laid the ground- Bowers, James Sibley Watson, and Harold experience the fusion of artistic visual work for creating a distinctive American Shaw. The cost is only $10 for students, and expression with auditory expression. take on the Hot Club movement. Sam even less if you saved that coupon book Imagine taking the flappers and the swingy Miltich (rhythm guitar) not only studied that was distributed to our mailboxes in the jazz and making the girls more mysterious video tapes of the legendary Reinhardt, but beginning of the semester. Providing an and the music more exotic-that's the spir- he also nurtured a friendship with and was innovational theater experience, this show it of jazz marouche. personally instructed by him. Miltich's is a must-see for anyone interested in the Jazz rnarouche, the international mix sound and style is authentic. Evan Price past, present, and, especially the future, of that created American Jazz coupled with (violin) grew up playing folk, blues and music and film. Check out www.hcsf.com the Gypsy heritage, has a sound all its own. jazz while studying classical. He's per- for more information and multimedia to get Django Reinhardt, who is among the formed with the likes of folk masters a sneak peak at ne~t weekend's perform- world's all-time best guitarists, pioneered Stephanie Grappelli and Johnny Frigo to ance. Theater Meets Therapy in Amanda Mayer's New Play, Psych 105

By ERIN RUSSELL married couple's first visit to a therapist; "Id'' is about two people who meet CV: What is your past experience in theater? Has it always been an at group therapy; "Ego" is about a party full of kleptos, pyros, and other interest of yours? A & E Editor crazy people; and "Superego" is about a bar for Superheroes. AM: I've been doing theater since I was 7, but, until I got to college, it was always as an actor. Fall semester last year, I directed my first original Midterms, papers, theses, oh my! Do you feel like you need some ther- CV: Who is involved in the show? play, "WKIL," which was so much fun that 1 couldn't wait to write and apy? Make an appointment to check out the student-run performance of AM: I was so lucky this year to have an amazing group of people try direct another one. "Psych lOS" next weekend. The College Voice caught up with writer/direc- out for this show. The cast consists of Kristin Potter, Dan Rodman, Javier tor extraordinaire, Amanda Mayer '06, to chat about her upcoming produc- Bernard, Kate Nichols, Jay Karpen, Jeremy Nash, Alex Krough-Grabble , CV: Do you plan to pursue it after you graduate? tion, superheroes, and the glorious material that is spandex. Christelle Siohan, Ashley Clinton, Annie Tsai, Jehanne Jungeunet, AM: I hope so. I'm not planning on pursuing it professionally, but I Stephanie Winter, Bailey Fidler, Stephanie Hoos. Erin Gordon is my stage hope that I'll always find a way to include theater in my life. The College Voice: What's the deal with the play? Did you write it? manager, who works wonders everyday and can make a prop out of anything Amanda Mayer: I'm directing an original play called "Psych 105." - she's the backbone of this whole thing. Meredith Miller is our light CV: What is your opinion on the sordid state of the fro-yo machine in It's a collection of 5 separate one-acts: "Block," "Couples Therapy," "Id," designer, and Will Harper is doing our publicity and the program. Hams..? "Ego," and "Superego" that are all connected by the themes of therapy and Everyone from cast to crew has been incredibly helpful and fun to work AM: Js it just me or is that thing CONSTANTLY broken? Why do they crazy people. with. even bother with the sign saying it's "temporarily" broken? It isn't tempo- rary - it's just broken. Done. CV: What inspired you to write this play? CV: Who is sponsoring the play? AM: The original idea was just for the final three acts, "Id,' "Ego," and AM: The show is being put up by "Play on Words," a student theater CV: How would you compare this play to other high-quality theater "Superego." The concept was that each act was going to stray a bit further group formed two years ago. There isn't a producer, per say, it's really just experiences, like, oh, I don't know, the British performance of Fame in from the Freudian theories of id, ego, and superego, with "Id," as the most Erin Gordon, my stage manager (and all purpose AMAZING person with- London? literal use of the word. "Ego," took the concept of ego out of the Freudian out whom I would be lost) and me, with Will Harper helping with publicity AM [Laughs] Well, it ranks WAY lower on the cheesy scale. There idea, and "Superego," was the most ridiculous. I actually wrote the middle and the programs. isn't a single line about how "drugs are bad ...and I don't mean good bad, I act, "Ego," first, then "Id" and "Superego," which were for the most part mean BAD bad." written during my commute to work over the summer, The first two acts in CV: What has the experience been like? (e.g. long hours, wardrobe the play "Block" and "Couple's Therapy," came much later. One night I malfunctions, actors who only eat green m&ms?) CV: Why should we come see your play? was supposed to be making my final edits on the original three acts, but I AM: This has been one of the best theater experiences I've ever had. AM: People should come because the cast is absolutely hilarious. I've just started getting new ideas, and luckily, they fit with the overarching The hours have been a little brutal for Erin and me, but the cast is so fun to heard every line at least 400 times, but they still crack me up every theme of the show. work with that I actually look forward to rehearsals everyday. The best time ...and that's not even counting the spandex superhero outfits. experience ...! have to say costume shopping for "Superego." About half CV: Summary! of them have to be in superhero costumes, which means spandex. It was "Psych 105" will be staged November 10, 11, and 12 at 8 pm in Palmer AM: Each act is entirely independent. "Block" is about a writer trying quite the shopping trip. 202. Tickets are priced at $3 for students and $5 for adults. Call x4815 to to get through writer's block; "Couples Therapy" is a look at a cantankerous reserve seats or buy at the door.

sions. No more deafening drums. It producer and emcee are undeniable. NEW SPIRIT, is a pleasurable sound, clean cut and BUSTING DOWN Case in point: We Major, a lengthy PERSfECTIVES NOT AS HOT easy to listen to, but even more eas- THE FORT preview to The Rising Tied, pro- ily forgettable. Some songs, "That duced by Jay-Z and featuring guest Russian Bastard" and "Crack spots from Common and Black By BEN FISHER By TRISTAN O'DONNELL IN MUSIC Valley" are catchy enough, but can't Thought from . We Major the alternativeperspective hold a candle to the old songs. the hip hop perspective titled after the Kanye West track, MOSAIC OF SOUND somehow still attended school). Last It is possible that the radical was just released on the internet and fall, the band released their sopho- Oh Canada, will we ever take change in the band's sound is the You may know mixed by industry giant DJ Green By PAUL DRYDEN more album, Sounding a Mosaic, you seriously? It seems like we hear result of them wanting to flex their but have no idea. is one Lantern. Guests on the album produced by ' bassist about your artistic achievements artistic muscles a bit. Yet, after hav- of the biggest selling bands in the include , Ghostface the collegerock perspective . After years of mixing only when they truly explode within ing staked out such an original and world. They have two albums worth Killah, and even hip hop's current with rock in Bad Brains, your own moose infested borders, captivating sound in their previous of lyrics about self-doubt and ado- golden child, Juelz Santana! It is commonplace for a reggae- Jenifer brings the band's sound and lately you've been disappoint- album, it begs the question as to lescent anger. They figured it out. Shinoda's rallying of some of the influenced band to form in together, helping Bedouin progress ing us. Avril Lavigne? ? why bother to make a huge change? Everything from their music to their Kingston. After all, some of the tremendously from Root Fire. For shame! When I am pressed to The album sounds like they are try- aesthetic to their media personas is most popular reggae artists in histo- With a spare guitar-bass-drums recommend a good alternative band ing to appeal to both a larger indie totally complete. They are the one ry, from Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, setup and Malinowski's lead vocals from Canada, 1 am always clutching and pop-punk audience at the same band that nailed the formula of called Kingston, Jamaica home. But that recall a cross between Bob at straws. Tangiers is always the time. I am all for artistic experimen- anguished post-Cobain adolescence Kingston, Ontario? Kingston, Marley and Paul Simon, Bedouin band that leaps to mind, but after tation and growth, but there comes a (aimed primarily at the young teen) Ontario is home to the fastest-rising Soundclash has a rootsy but groovy their latest album, The Fomily Myrh, point when a band starts pretending with hints of electronic tinged hip bands this side of the stripped-down sound. The first song I might have to start looking again. to be something else until it can no hop. For this [ commend them. I also Caribbean: . on Sounding a Mosaic. "When the Tangiers exploded on college longer manage the new image with commend them for their unquestion- "We're a bunch of Canadian kids Night Feels my Song," evokes Toots campuses in Canada when they first the same creative ability. Just look at able talent. They craft really catchy making music that is really far from and the Maytals' classic "Pressure came on the scene in the mid-90s. U2. It might be too early to tell with songs whether you like this sort of our homes, so we try to make it true Drop." While other songs remind Their previous two albums, Never Tangiers, but it does not bode well. thing Ornot. It's not easy to convince to what we grew up with I explains me of The Police, State Radio (Chad Bring You Pleasure and Hot New This album is not bad, but it millions of people that songs about industry's best does not come off as singer . lWe take it Urmston's, from Dispatch, new Spirit offered the sort of quirky seems like Tangiers has taken a step wounds not healing and other such ingenuine like one would initially and do something to make it our band), and SligWy Stoopid. manic energy carried by The backward from their promising live joumal-esque testimonials are think. Shinoda's rhymes are on par own. Bob Marley was the first Third On the May tones' reggae classic, Buzzcocks or The Adverts, a defini- beginning and hopped on the wagon worth listening to. Not to mention with the master lyricists he shares World pop star who proved, though "Money Worries," Bedouin brings tive throwback to an era where pop- of popular trend rather than sticking the fact that their production is heav- the stage with. Mike Shinoda is no coming from a small island, this in the May tones' own Vern Buckley, punk could be dangerous and offen- to their guns. This might be the ily textured and intelligent. This is in Fred Durst. He delivers words with music can speak to people around to sing lead vocals. The second sive. The songs were simple, but album that moves them out from part due to the group's understated such confidence and insistence that the world." track, "Shelter," follows a - scathingly good: the sort that made under the radar (it is more polished mastennind, emcee/producer/gui- you wouldn't even know he gained you want to fling your arms around, and focused, without a doubt), but it Meeting at Queen's University meets-funk rock sound. So it should taristlkeyhoardistldrum programmer notoriety from a rap-rock band. Not seems more likely that the band will in Kingston in 2001, Eon Sinclair not surprise you that the band has grow your hair out and head butt Mike Shinoda. to mention the fact that the produc- spent extensive time on the road people in the most sensitively artis- continue to tread the mire of obscu- and Malinowski discovered a mutu- By the end of November, howev- . tion on the album is wildly creative. with many ska acts, including clas- tic way possible. Even in contem- rity. For all its finer points, the al love for dub reggae music. The er, Shinoda will showcase his foray He cuts and rhymes over Bloc sics, the Slackers and . plative songs, there was a sense of album lacks the punch to cross over two began performing classic reg- into unabashed hip hop under the Party's "Banquet," drops an up- They spent the summer touring the savagery and unpredictability the border and demand our atten- gae songs together at school and moniker Fort Minor. You may tempo break beat behind Jirni states on the and the underneath. The sense of savagery is tion. A month since the release, the soon added djembe player Brett remember Mike Shinoda's flow Hendrix's "Hey Joe," and delivers a early fall with another popular ska almost nonexistent in The Family buzz has been pretty quiet. Maybe Dunlop to create a fuller sound. from the elegantly meshed hip borderline masterpiece with the song band, Streetlight Manifesto. They Myth. The albnm is much tamer and next time, fellas. Naming their band after popular hop/rock single "It's Goin' Down" "Spraypaint and Inkpens,' featuring will be touring Canada throughout predicable, evocative more of the Israeli DJ Badawi's 1996 release, by world renowned DJ crew the X- hip hop's next big thing the winter. After a short jaunt Ceasers or a plethora of other pop- Bedouin Soundclash released their ecutioners. He also conceived the hit and Ghostface. debut, Root Fire, while college through the UK in January, hopeful- punk outfits. No more howling and or miss mash-up EP with Jay-Z, To download the mixtape, visit freshmen, and spent the following ly they will be back in the U.S. for wailing that marked their earlier /Collision Coursel. But this time http://fortminor.co.uklmixtape/down year touring all of. Canada (and some shows. stuff. No more crazy guitar explo- around, Shinoda's skill as hip hop \ t 10 • THE COLLEGE VOICE· NOVEMBER 4, 2005 • 5 ARTS NTERTAINMENT Theron Soars in North Country By LAUREN NORDSIEK case, but it also deals with the complex characters of this small mining town. As each scene takes place. the audi- staff writer ence learns more and more about each character, even After seeing previews and reading interviews all the ones we are supposed to hate. Even though most commending North Country, I decided I had to check people will walk into this movie knowing the ending, it this movie out for myself. Walking into the theater, I is the events that lead up to the conclusion that make this feared that this movie would just be another Norma Rae movie so powerful. or Erin Brockovich, North Country, however, turned out North Country is not just a simple chick flick. No to be one of the best films I have seen this year. It is the matter who you are, this movie will evoke ethical ques- kind of movie where you walk out of the theater want- tions of conduct both in and out of the work place long ing to tell every person you know what you just saw. after the lights have turned back on in the theater. Even What makes this film so interesting is that fact that it is though this movie is set in the early eighties, its message based on a true story of a landmark sexual harassment is still deeply relevant to our times. Grab some friends case that occurred in Minnesota in 1984. and go see this incredibly important film. After escaping an abusive relationship, Josey Aimes (Charlize Theron) and her kids move into her parents' house in northern Minnesota, In desperate need of a job, North Country receives she decides to work for the local mine, notorious for being "a man's job" but also for paying ten times as 4 out of 5 possible humps. much as sbe would make from any other job in town. As soon as she starts, Josey. as well as the other female coworkers, are continuously harassed by both her boss and the male miners. At first, Josey takes the advice of the other women and ignores this abuse. She is told to "shut up, and take it like man," However, after she is almost raped by a male miner one day, Josey decides she ft5 has had enough, and enlists the help of a lawyer (Woody Harrelson) so that she can sue the mine. ~W\ While the writing and direction as well as the cine- matography of North Country is phenomenal, it is the acting from Theron, Harrelson, and Sissy Spacek (who plays Josey's mother) that make this movie a clear Oscar contender. Not only does the movie focus on the court ~ From the Shopaholic's Files: Lay Back and Enjoy Quality Poetry You've Got to be Beading By BLAKE CASS a man wbo has made his life in staff writer poetry. -His knowledge of A&E FEATURE I Greek mythology is commend- Edward Hirsch writes good poet- able, and it is when using the By ANDREA RODESCHINI ry. In fact, his poetry is better than Greek myths as a template that ninety-five percent of poetry being his art is best able to express staff writer written today. However. his work is itself. But his work touches on not great and rarely does it amaze contemporary life as well. In Being an avid (ok, obsessed) shopper, I am always on the lookout for a us, except for those individuals who "Yahrzeit Candle," Hirsch great bargain or a new store to frequent. On a recent trip to Mystic, I noticed actually place good poetry above the writes, "Lord, which we recite an impressive building past the drawbridge that was not there last May real stuff like talking or sex. but cannot believe. I grown before I left for sununer vacation. Just a bit past Bravo Bravo lies a secret Harold Bloom once called children swaying to archaic too good for me to keep all to myself. September 20th marked the opening Hirsch, among other things, "neces- music / and cupping the losses, of Mystic's newest treasure, You've Got to be Beading. sary," However, it seems misguided our bowl of flame." But other The store is filled wall-to-wall with thousands of loose beads and strands, to call any poet or artist necessary. poets have captured the loss of semi-precious stones, Czech glass beads, Japanese seed beads, Bali silver, Food, shelter, these are the things loved ones with greater feeling. and hundreds of pendants and coins from around the world to create a one- that are vital to our continuing exis- One may, for example, recall of-a-kind piece of jewelry for yourself (or others IF you are feeling gener- tence in the world. Art is not neces- "Parents" by William ous)! Prices are a la carte based on the number and type of beads chosen, sary. For those who would argue this Meredith. choice of clasps for your design, and a studio fee of $5 (bonus! $3 for stu- point. a suggested two weeks of soli- Hirsch is cognitive without dents). tary confinement may convince oth- being inaccessible. Yet he is With your bead board, the possibilities are endless - just look through erwise-blindfolded, chained to a only accessible because he uses their books or pre-made pieces for inspiration or make your own to the envy wall, starved completely of all nour- people-words, words that most of all your friends. Or hetter yet, invite them all and spend the entire after- ishment, one may begin to place of us use in daily speech. His noon there. IYou've Got to be Beading/ also does birthday parties, bridal and greater value on things other than work is an ongoing discourse baby showers, and corporate team building sessions. In addition to jewelry, nice words. Art comes out of want, it between history, religion, myth they also stock an extensive collection of yams in junction with knitting ses- comes out of desire; it is the want of and art. He uses these things as . sians. Samples, kits, and gift certificates are all available for purchase also. need that makes art best. We want to modes of expression. and, i3e sure to check their schedule for specialty classes offered that month. This need things more than we actually clearly, he has a love for lan- is a fabulous place to exercise your imagination and create a unique piece to do. We want and desire so much of guage in the higbest sense. match that one special outfit, for everyday use, or be given as a gift. life, we put so many demands upon Mostly, what he writes of is , 1f you plan on going, a 24-hour notice is required for reservations. They the world that our desire turns itself want of love and desire. Still, are located on Route 1, just one block from the Mystic drawbridge on the into need-but it all pivots around there is a lack of want in his Stonington side. They are opened daily from 1O-6pm, Wednesday and that initial want. Art begins where poetry. He writes of sensuality, but Hirsch may have turned his life tor, an observer of the finer and Friday until 8, and Sundays 10- 5pm. For more information visit their web desire starts and so it ends there as he does not write sensually. He into the mastery of poetry, but he has lovelier things of life. He describes a site at www.ygtbb.com or call (860) 536-2552 to speak to one of the mem- well. describes the meaning of love but not so much turned his poetry into painting to us, but does not paint. He bers of the friendly, knowledgeable staff. This is one place surely not to go In Lay Back the Darkness, the the feeling of love struggles to exist life, His work does not stir us to the tells us of Orpheus, but where is unnoticed - be sure to visit and experience the wonder of this "secret" shop. newest collection, by Hirsch, we see in his work. core. At best, Hirsch is an apprecia- Orpheus but in our hearts?

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continued from page 1 the "human population size is an solutions, Frasure argued. in Poe's "Fall of the House of Usher" have sustainable, alternative options issue," and that reproductive deci- He continued that society must from which to choose when making sions should be considered. "examine the way property rights By CHRIS BUONINCONTRI decisions about the environment. Furthermore, he added that when an are allocated in our society and any The next difficulty was the notion society." Frasure pointed out as an staff writer argument is presented in favor of that when individuals do have sus- adopting a vegetarian diet, the rea- example that before people turn to tainable options, they are generally soning is a "no-brainer.' the government, they must consider Students and faculty from Connecticut College and more costly or less convenient. The Professor William Frasure was the impact of crises on markets. neighboring schools crowded the Hood Dining Hall in third problem mentioned was the the last panelist to speak and stated Finally, Frasure remarked that Blaustein as Professor David Greven of the English idea that individuals are confronted that he originally never associated protecting items like rocks or lakes Department presented a lecture entitled "Manhood, with a trade-off against other values. the environment with the notion of are hard to accept because it gives Madness, and Edgar Allen Poe's 'Fall of the House of In other words, the environment is morality, but that the other panelists tremendous amounts of power to Usher" this past Tuesday. The lecture was inspired by not the only value people hold. made him reconsider his views. He those who believe they are speaking Professor Greven's first book, "Men Beyond Desire: Finally, Dawson remarked that the noted that he was struck by on behalf of nature. Thus, he Manhood, Sex, and Violation in American Literature." absence of information individuals Professor Dawson's presentation stressed that moderation, or "calm- Primarily, the book discusses the un-traditional repre- have poses another dilemma for because it was "so moderate." ing down" OUt attitudes toward the sentation of male sexuality in works by literary figures making environmentally sound A concern Frasure expressed for environment, is the best approach. such as Hawthorne, Poe, Melville, Cooper, Irving and choices, for instance on the goods environmental issues is the "exces- The floor was then opened fOI Stowe. they purchase. She said that people sive zeal" expressed by activists for questions. One person in attendance The talk, which centered on relationship status in are often "in the dark" when buying some policies. "I don't think the rad- posed the issue of zealotry and its Poe's famous short story as well as in American litera- various Items. ical approach to any problems are merits. Professor Frasure respond- ture throughout the 19th century, stressed the differences Dawson concluded by stating good approaches," he said. ed, "The problem with zealotry is it Professor David Greven joined Connecticut College in 2004 (Web). between aloneness, heterosexual and homosexual com- that society must undergo structural Frasure agreed with Dawson that presumes a knowledge we don't panionship regarding the tale's central characters. Roderick. Thus, the narrator is characterized as both an changes to alter the behavior of indi- society owes something to the next have." Professor Dawson, however, Male sexuality, Professor Greven claimed, has been ononist and a man yearning for homosexual companion- viduals and achieve the desired generation and needs to protect it, remarked that she did not see a a site for numerous competing forces throughout literary ship. Roderick Usher, however, ends up rejecting the environmental changes. "We need but within reasonable limits. problem with zealotry with regard to history and today. Classically, men have been portrayed narrator, favoring his deceased sister Madeline. This to push for these policy changes," Specifically, he noted that the con- the environment because there is as trying to escape the "gentle tyranny of home and incestuous love both denotes heterosexual companion- Dawson said, referring to legislation cern fOI generations 10,000 years often a consensus on what environ- woman," choosing male friendship over compulsory ship gone awry, as well as a sort of "genealogical onon- that would be ideal for environmen- from now, as nuclear regulations mentalists know, such as the rising marriage. ism," in which the family prefers itself through incest, as tal issues. advocate, "is beyond silly." tides and climate changes, and that In addition, Professor Greven introduced the notion opposed to external relations. This aspect of the Usher Professor Derek Turner spoke To deal with the problem of the when there is consensus, individuals that certain characters, such as Dimmesdale in family, of course, leads to its ultimate demise, symbol- next and personally reflected on environment and morality, Professor should take action. Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter, choose solitude over com- ized by the house's literal implosion at the end of the how he addresses the issue of moral- Frasure proposed several key points. The next two Common Hour pulsory marriage and compulsory male companionship story. ity and the environment in his own To begin with, he noted that people discussions will feature questions on resulting in a literary "onanism" that rejected outside The lecture, which was sponsored by the English life. He noted having a concern with must "put risks in perspective." For living a moral life with regard to relationship. The very idea of onanism suggested a com- department as a part of its series "The Sound and the the idea of individuals placing envi- instance, individuals can spend a issues of stem cell research, and pulsory element of its own, thus tying solitude in with Theory (Faculty at Workj.t'was well attended by both ronmental problems on the system tremendous amount of money to cloning and the economy. both forms of companionship. students and faculty members. In the end, Professor and not on themselves. save two or three lives, but "if we In "Fall of the House of Usher," the narrator is char- Greven's presentation both clarified and expanded upon Professor Turner also noted that calm down" there may be better acterized as a lone. single male, yearning for compan- a variety of intriguing literary themes. ionship, and on his way to meet an old friend named SPRING BREAK FROM 569 Gordon BAHAMAS, CANCUN, ACAPULCO, JAMAICA! FREE PARTIES, FREE DRINKS. continued from page 1 "learn to teach and teach to learn." Strikes Back is a comprehensive sur- It should be noted that Gordon, vey of all of Joyce's works. In par- Sign up early and save. Organize a small group and of an Artist and Finnegan's Wake like many Conn professors, has also ticular, it emphasizes Joyce's contact can easily be taught on the high- published numerous books and arti- with reality both externally and you travel FREE. Or become a CAMPUS REP and school level. Even Ulysses, one of cles. In particular, he has published internally in his novels. Currently, Joyce's most difficult texts, can be three books on Joyce, including Gordon is working on a book enti- GET PAID COMMISSION on each trip sold. Call taught in a "taxing" honors high- James Joyce's Metamorphoses, tled The Subliminal Dickens, which school senior seminar. In the end, Finnegan's Wake: A Plot Summary, should be available in bookstores today and get started Gordon feels the seminar will be and his most recent work Joyce and soon. Copies of Professor Gordon's beneficial to the teachers because Reality: The Empirical Strikes Back. other works can be purchased at the 1-800-GET-SUN-l educators often find it important to The newest book, The Empirical college bookshop or online. Norquist continued from page 1 SPRING BREAKERS ests. In New London, many homes in the Fort Trumbull neighborhood have been seized by the city, who plans to use the land to create a waterfront development that will allegedly create jobs and boost the local economy. Book Early and Save "The fact that Grover Norquist is coming to Connecticut College means that Kelo v. 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Yoni Talks To Freshmen Did I really find it? Was this real- that it was carbonated to its fullest ly the beer someone like me would extent and gave off an appealing . College Voice: Andrew. could to love to drink? smell of malt aroma. Its brownish, ~ou tell us where you're from? Presentation wise, this beer is rich color was appealing as well. CV: What has been surprising so clearly a winner in all fields. Its Taste-wise, drinking it did not far about Conn? catchy name, He'Brew, automatical- ~ndrew Carlin: I'm from really elate my spirits. It had a var- Seattle, Washington. At Conn I live ly grabbed my eyes. Where else ied taste; in the beginning it was AC: The opportunities to branch ~E"~RE-='~ in Lambdin. would you find a beer that featured a intense in flavor, however it felt sour out. Hassidic Jew holding two bottles of and at times a little bitter. It did not ~~MB1E1ER the beer on its label? Here was a . CV: Why did you choose to leave a good aftertaste as well, and CV: What has been the craziest come to Conn? label that had everything one would wasn't adequately rich in its filling. I thing you have done on campus so like to see: biblical verses, a flag of kind of felt I was drinking a lesser- far? Israel, Shield of David, and slogans quality beer, particularly because of AC: I had the best feeling here. AC: Red Hot Chili Peppers in the like of "Messiah Bold," "The The guy that interviewed me made the light feel the beer had. This was- AC: I have no idea Chosen Beer," and "Rabbi n't a beer for the Chosen One - but me feel comfortable that it was the CV: What about a favorite Approved." right decision. rather a beer not to be chosen. CV: What is your favorite food movie? The side text was equally eye Overall, I'd say that I was disap- in Harris? catching, "With your first sip of this pointed with the savor of the beer, CV: What are you looking to do AC: The Blues Brothers rich, dark, and delicious libation, we academically? but happy about its presentation, AC: Brownies hope to offer a momentary taste of both when it came to the label of the CV: Do you have a favorite microbrewed bliss. If you feel the bottle and the beer look itself. Do He-Brew received 2 out of 5 mugs! AC: Not sure CV: Are you in any clubs? quote? urge to beat your swords into yourself a favor - just buy a bottle ploughshares or to picnic with the once, drink it, and put it on your great talking point with guests, but CV: Do you like your freshmen AC: Club Baseball and Bocce AC: "You better cut the pizza lion and the lamb ... Rejoice!" wall. that's the extent of it. I give it 2 out seminar? into four pieces l cause I'm not hun- After opening it up, I noticed Trust me. its presence will be a of 5 mugs. CV: Do you have a favorite gry enough to eat it." AC: Yeah, it's a really interest- band? ing subject. Laid back. CV: Thank you for your time. SGA Minutes: October 27, 2005

I. Student Open Forum fessor had brought to them to maybe eliminate tobacco a. Miles Green wanted to put a face on the request sales on campus. They are doing research before they that the SGA find funds for the collegiate readership move in that direction program. A lot of students here really enjoyed it. He has d. Adam Deligianis said EPC met on Friday. The been in touch with Dean Milstone and he understands first part of the meeting dealt with the Dean of the Public Policy that SGA is trying to find a way to find funds. He just College Community. wants to put a face to the request. e. Beano Zylber said the Old Plex Renovation II. Officers' Reports Taskforce met and they did the math figuring out all the a. Whitney Longworth said the Res Life rooms. Some laundry rooms and other spaces are being Literature Committee has recommended that dorm damages converted. remain in each house. Camelympics was a huge success. f. Jon McLean said IS met and he told them we Tomorrow the committee will be discussing gender want more communication. They are looking into pro- equity in housing viding premium stations in rooms. b. Colleen White said there is a diversity forum g. Bobby Brooks said parking appeals met. Jim Economics coming up. Representatives will talk about what their Minor came up with solntions for the parking crunch- clubs are undertaking. She wants to gauge students' per- expanding north/south, banning freshman parking, or a ception and concerns towards diversity. It will be in parking garage in gravel. They brought up issues with Cro's Nest. river ridge and 360 parking. Faculty have been having Film c. Patty Eames met with committee assessing issues with parking too common hour a lot with the feedback that we gave. They h. Owen Maloy printed out official rulings on the are moving forward and planning for next semester. It Coca Cola hearings but he will bring something official looks like the SGA will be charged with holding one of next week. Psychology the common hours next semester. IV. New Action m. Committee Reports a. Jay Karpen said the lighting from Cro to the a. Morgan Maeder said physical plant met. They library at night is terrible cut the trees that are by Blackstone/Plant area that were b. Danielle Coleman said her house fellow and History covering the light. They !'iadn't been cut In 4 years. They others have called about overheating in the plex. They will look at pot holes by Lazrus and North Lot and when haven't responded yet but if the committee could ask they do that they will also pave over the curve into grav- them to turn it down el lot. They said that someone went through and fixed c. Craig McCarrick wants bike racks at academic the numbers on the call boxes in the Plex. They are hav- buildings. Sociology ing the Smith fireplace inspected. Someone complained i. Patty Eames is talking to Ulysses Hammond in Plant about hot water, but no work order had been about this filed and it should be fine now. V. New Business b. Anne Bider said the bookshop committee met a. Ryan Hamedy wants wings and things Art History on Friday. They have one of the largest orders of used b. Smith wants George Forman grills books and they are open to any suggestions for improve- c. Jon McLean wanted stir fry in Harris last night ments to the store d. Adam Deligianis wants old chicken parmesan c. Erin Riley said HPRR met and it's now called e. Beano Zylber wants the game room down Womens Studies CWC (campus wellness committee.) There has been south some talk about how we sell tobacco on campus. A pro- f. Anne Bider wants calcium enriched OJ

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'I I I THE COLLEGE VOtCE • NOVEMBER 4, 2005 • 9 Field Hockey Women -S Soccer Falls 1-0 To continued from page j 0 and Cathleen Clark dropped Conn ~cored to tie the game, and then put can be attributed to our new turf into an impossible hole with under her team ahead 3-2 with another fine field and a wonderful mix of girls on seven minutes in regulation, and the the team." Top-Ranked Tufts Jumbos effort for the home squad. The visitors could not regroup in time to When asked about the playoff Camels suddenly found themselves By Spencer Taich finished the day with nine saves gle goal. force an overtime period. The game behind, with time ticking away. match-up against Williams, Shanley and provided Camel fans with an Next fall, the Camels will ended in a 5-3 decision in favor of noted that despite the loss, it was a Associate Spotts Editor The clock trickled down to under optimistic glimpse into the future deeply miss their graduating sen- the Ephs, stopping short a memo- remarkable game. 11 minutes before Conn could again as her stellar performance was iors. Not only will the team be rable season in Camel field hockey. "We played so well against force a tie. Mauer notched another The Women's soccer 2005 sea- against one of the toughest offenses without their leadership, but stal- Ashley Kenerson was impressive [Williams] and there was nothing vital goal for her team off an assist son came to an end at home in the nation. wart goalie Simmons as well, who yet again, boasting 16 saves to keep more that we could have done with- Saturday against 7th ranked Tufts. from Sage Shanley '07, finding the Tufts displayed their own started all 14 games for Conn. The her team in the game down the in our control," she said. "It was an For Margaret Bacon '06, Maggie back of the net for her third goal of defensive prowess as they demon- defense will also lose Nicole Doler stretch. Conn finished with an 8-7 amazing game to end an amazing Driscoll '06, Kate Simmons '06, the day with 10:18 remaining. strated why they have been one of and Cal Dickinson who were overall record, 5-3 in NESCAC season. The team will be losing Nicole Doler '06, Cat Dickinson the toughest teams to score against defensive mainstays for the Despite the second half heroics play. three strong seniors next year, but '06 and Amy Volz '06 it was their Camels. The offense will also be however, the Camels would not be in the nation. The Camels could "We finished above .500 in both we are already excited for the 2006 last game in a Connecticut College never break through the Jumbos' without Maggie Driscoll who led able to stave off a talented Williams conference and overall play," added season." uniform and the Camel faithful unrelenting defense and finished all Camels with four assists in addi- side. Goals from Megan McGowan Sage Shanley. "A lot of our success were out in large force to cheer on the game scoreless for only the tion to three goals of her own and their favorite seniors. third time all season. The 1-0 victo- speedy Margaret Bacon who led ~:NBA On an overcast Saturday with ry for the Jumbos was their seventh the Camels lightning quick attacks I' ---,._.,.-,:- _ storm clouds brewing in the back- shutout of the season and guaran- on the wing. continued from page 10 ground, the Camels hosted not only teed them the top spot in the The Camels will still boast a Magic and Larry Legend and MJ played. It stinks that the top team in the NESCAC but NESCAC playoffs to be held at powerful lineup come next season. many games as sloppy and sloppier, but that's what hap- there are some morons in the NBA, like the guy on the one of the top teams in the nation as their home field this weekend. Three of the four leading scorers pens when teams are forced to draft and play players Sixers who threw down a thunderous dunk, down by 20- well. The Jumbos started strong, as The Camels finished eighth in for the Camels, including Rachael who haven't learned to play and believe that their pay- something with under five minutes to go, but it's pretty just 3:23 into the game Jen Fratto the NESCAC with a record of 5-8- Schefrin '08 who netted seven checks make them exempt from working hard to get bet- cool that TJ. Ford is back from spinal surgery and he's '07 put Tufts on top. It appeared as 1. Despite the losing record, Conn goals, will return for 2006. Sarah ter.If I were a Celtics fans I would be counting the days killing. The dress code is in effect, and I love it because though the game would get out of will enter the 2006 season with Beaudoin '09, who kept the until the team belongs to Delonte and Al Jefferson rather I've always liked when they show clips of teams getting hand early but the Camel seniors extremely high expectations. Four Jumbos scoreless in the final game than Paul Pierce and Ricky Davis, who are both just big- off the bus and walking into arenas and now they do it refused to let their last game turn of the Camels losses were only by of the season, will also be back for ger and more athletic versions of me. Not good. A few all the time. Chris Paul looked great in his three-piece into a disaster. one goal, including two double more in 2006 and will now have a of this year's rookies got off to good starts, including suit. Iverson looked like crap in clothes that The Fridge Led by goaltender Sarah overtime losses. The last game of year of experience under her belt. Chris Paul and Deron Williams. They are awesome and could have worn. But whatever, I'll take that if I get to Beaudoin '09 who relieved the season against Tufts demon- All in all the future looks bright for fun to watch and I hope they remain as cool off the court watch Sam Cassell drop 35 and 11 as the Clip Show Simmons in the first half, the strated how much the Camels have the Camels as 15 of 20 roster spots so they, along with guys like Dwyane Wade and LeBron scored 37 fourth-quarter points to come back and beat Camel defense held firm and did improved over the course of the should be returning next season for can resurrect the excitement that the NBA had when the Sanies. not allow the powerful Jumbo season as they were able to hold the another run at the NESCAC cham- offense to score again. Beaudoin top team in the NESCAC to a sin- pionship. Men's Soccer

both net-minders returning to the team next year. This What A Fool Believes continued from page 10 includes Lane '09 who was tied for first in the NESCAC conference with 6.88 saves per game. The fifteen return- continued from page 10 Bruschi is on the wrong side of 30, why not channel cism and skill to compete ... but we have to concentrate ing players coupled with a strong recruiting class will some of that "I'm a football player" attitude towards a on consistency and committing ourselves to the com- give the Camels a good chance to improve upon their 5- you had pulled a coup with the signing of Wade Miller career that will occupy him for the next 30 or so years of mon goal of ... making our presence felt beyond 9 record this season. for one and a half million dollars (don't you think it was his life? Now that the adrenaline of his first game has Halloween weekend." In addition, the Camels will have kind of telling when the Astros, despite their obvious worn off, how will he play in this next game? I suspect need for starting pitching being exposed in the 2004 he'll play at a high level for the rest of the season like the Write for the 'DIce because ... playoffs decided not to offer him a contract? And you true all-star that he is, but only time will tell. signed Matt Mantei too, didn't you? I didn't forget about On a lighter note, it's nice to see the NBA kicking that one. No Mr. Epstein you may have fooled a lot of off again. Kudos to Michael Redd for his hot start and of people but you didn't fool me. course, a shout out to the league's best player, no not I don't get fooled very often, but I was /completely/ Shaq, not Amare, not even TD., but Kobe Bryant for his fooled by Teddy Bruschi decision to return to the NFL buzzer beater on the road against the Nuggets. You can and then play in most of the game against the Bills. I say all the bad things you want about him, but when the wish him the best, but I cannot say that I agreed with his game is on the line, is there any other player you want decision. I understand that no athlete would ever come with the ball to take the last shot? It looks like a light back without some sort of consent from someone schedule in the NFL for Sunday, but it should be a good respected in the medical world, but the sporting world is one for Monday Night Football. I'd like for the Colts to not typically kind to those who are coming back from get a win in New England, but I fear they might just be major injuries, let alone life-threatening ones either the spark that wakes the Patriots up from their up and (Anyone remember a guy named Robert Edwards?). down season. If Snapple says so it must be true What's more, the sports industry is typically not one in I'm out like A-Rod at a gambling club. which you can play beyond 40 years old. Seeing how ~ Tiip·to·Niiisi··········~ • • CAMEL FUN HALF- PAGE :• Conservative• : • • ~."Ciiiiir(i8iiiiiii; Mihai'i, voiii·iiiiiir'iii sciiiiiiiiie· iiiicaiiiiiiis ·aniiwliv;i': • ~ Halloween Costumes ~ • • • • • ~ Seen in Cro ~ • • • • • • • ~Iavier'06: I'm good friends with the camel at Cro. ~Butit's wood. Can a sculpture be made of wood;' ~10.Your mom •~ • • • • ~9.Atree ~• • • ~8.Plavbov bunny ~ • ~J.Hooter girl ~ lehanne '01: The uglV metropolis one down bv • ~6.Hooter girl ~ • Freeman. Because I hate it. It's so uglv. • ~5.Q-tip ~ • • • ~4.Plavbov bunny ~ • • • • ~3.Hooter girl ~ • • ~2.Plavbov bunny ~ • ~Phil'08:The wood camel because it's the one I know. ~1.Sallv Jesse Raphael ~ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • :• •....••...•....•...... •..•...... • • • • • ana '09: The blue one outside of Olin becauselfs • iiie Week· ~ • • : ioki .of • • • all the same and then there's this blue thing thars • • • ~ It What kind of bathinu suits : • like 'Oohl we're cooll" • • • • • • • •: do chimneys wearil • • • • • • • • • • • • • • i I:Brick-inisl . • ..•.•.•...•.•...... •••...... •••.•...••.••.•.••" .. .: :•.•••...•.••...... ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••• . /, 10 • NOVEMBER 4, 2005 • THE COLLEGE VorCE

It's a mess in Beantown folks. sports editor First Manny wanted out, claiming After a hard fought win against he couldn't take all the intrusions Amherst, Conn women's field hock- into his private life and then, for a ey dropped a home game to Tufts My interest in NBA basketball real scare, Red Sox GM Theo University before drawing Williams has fluctuated more than Luther Epstein actually did walk out, leav- in the first round of the NESCAC Vandross' weight. I have been mes- ing behind a contract worth nearly Tournament on October 30th. merized at times by the athletic bril- five million dollars over three sea- Despite intense pressure from Conn, liance of the athletes and the thrills sons. Heck even Bruins defensemen Williams College outlasted the that come from great playoff series Brian Leetch is out a month with a Camels to move on in the tourna- and showdowns between superstars. strained knee ligament (Does any- ment. Although taking an early exit I have also been appalled by the body really care though?). You can from the playoffs, this season has game's sluggish tempo, individual choose to been an overall success for Conn, disgraces and believe any of who finished 8-4 over the last 12 general lack the things games of the year. of inspiration. floating out Despite already being in the I have con- there, the NESCAC Tournament, a win cluded that reports of a against Tufts would improve Conn's the primary power strug- chances for a higher seed. cause of my gle between Unfortunately, the Jumbos held onto problems with PAUL CARTER Epstein and a slim lead throughout the game, the NBA is its Red Sox own- edging the Camels at home. Tufts' CHARLIE Viewpoint coverage on ership about Jeanne Grabowski notched a goal ESPN. ESPN WID DOES control, or and an assist to lead her team to the is so bad. [ that Theo wanted to be paid like A's away victory. In her final home feel like its target audience is the GM Billy Beane, two and a half mil- game, Ashley Kenerson '06 stopped Cancun Spring Break demographic lion dollars per season, but none of 16 shots, while Marilyn Duffy- that is fascinated by the futuristic those are the real reasons why Cabana made six saves for the graphics, loud, crappy heavy metal Despite falling to WiJJiamsin the opening round of the NESCACTournament, Conn field hockey has high hopes for next season (Mitchell). Epstein left the Sox in total shock. shutout. or rap music, and verbose talking No Mr. Epstein you didn't fool me. Following the game, tournament side would relinquish any easy The second half was a seesaw !:J.EL!2J:lQC:Kl~Y..srM"J2J.NGS heads who don't actually say any- You might have everyone else going pairings were announced. Tufts fin- goals. With 9:33 left in the initial battle, with both teams clawing to School NESCAC OVerall thing. The fact that its flagship show, for that line about "I felt it was time ished fifth in the NESCAC and trav- frame, the Ephs jumped on the board remain on top. Early on, Mauer tal- BOW 9-0 14-0 SportsCenter, uses the song from the to step away" but not me. You didn't eled to #4 Wesleyan the following when Cathleen Clark notched her lied her second goal of the game and MID 8-1 13-2 crappiest ad campaign of all time leave because of a lack of money day, while Conn finished sixth and first of three goals to give her team a 10th of the season to put the Camels WIL 7-2 12-3 (the Coors light one) to show high- (your new salary would have called left for Williams College that night. 1-0 lead. Conn answered quickly, up 2-1. Liz Lingo '07 assisted the WES 5-4 11-4 lights from the NFL every week is for a 400% raise) or because you Sunday's match-up pitted Conn however, when Jill Mauer scored goal. The visitors could not keep the TUF 5-4 8-7 just an indication of how far the net- didn't think you had enough free- against a tough Williams squad with her ninth goal of the season off an lead, however, and the Ephs struck CON 5-4 8-7 work has fallen from its days of dom to run the team your way (Red an overall record of 12-3. Despite assist from Alex Albright. The goal back fast and hard. Jess Graham BAT 3-6 7-8 sports media dominance. The fact is, Sox ownership isn't even close to the challenge, the Camels came shifted some momentum Conn's there does come a point when Dan SEE Field Hockey AMH 2-7 5-9 being on a level of control like that ready to play and as the first half way, but neither team could break TRI 1-8 5-9 Patrick and Stuart Scott are finally of Steinbrenner). No, you saw the Continued on Page 9 wore on, it was clear that neither the deadlock before the half ended. COL 1-8 5-8 cut off and actual sports are played writing on the wall saying that this and it is that moment for which I get team wasn't going anywhere. You excited. Such was the case with the knew Manny wouldn't be wearing a Men's Soccer Ends Season On High Note commencement of the season on Sox uniform at the beginning of next Tuesday. After two nights of watch- season and that you weren't going to see their final game end in a dead- ing this new NBA season, I have be able to replace that kind of lock nor a loss. Less than 20 minutes come away with the same impression offense no matter what kind of trade into the half Conn was awarded for I always do - you can't have the you pulled off. You grimaced watch- their attacking efforts. In the 62nd highs without the lows. Jn their well- ing Bernie Williams tried to play CF, minute, Comrie corralled a publicized debut back together, Phil knowing full well that you too Goldblatt cross and dished the ball Jackson coached the Lakers to a 99- would have the same thing on your off to Kosac, who was awaiting the 97 overtime win against the Nuggets hands with Johnny Damon at the ball inside the box. The senior for- and Kobe led all scorers with 33 end of his next contract. It had to ward calmly one-timed the ball into points. The Lake Show mayor may hurt looking at the pitching staff and the back of the net, giving Conn the not continue to beat good teams for see that your best guys are all on the advantage 2-1. Following the goal, the rest of the season. Either way, wrong side of 35, with your best the rest of the game was under- they will be fun to watch because no reliever pushing forty. You knew scored by Lane's effort in net. The one knows how they are going to do. you just couldn't keep going with a freshman goalkeeper finished the Plus, were going to want to tell our team like that so you walked away. game with 10 saves, including a kids stories about Kobe Bryant. On Besides, when you took over you one-an-one situation with Tufts mid- the opposite end of the spectrum, the knew the goal of the team was to fielder Greg O'Connell '08 which first nationally televised game of the win the World Series and you did forced Lane out to the edge of the regular season featured the best, but that. What else was their left to do? 18-yard box in order to stop the also most boring team in the league, But all that aside, I know the /real/ advancing player. In the end, the the Spurs, against a good but not reason why you left. You wanted to Camels efforts were enough for the great team, the Nuggets. How the do what Ozzie Guillen had been win, as the seniors finished their person who creates schedules neg- preaching all season long, but you Connecticut College soccer careers lected to showcase either the Miami just couldn't, could you? You want- with a victory against Tufts, 2-1. Heat or LeBron James' Cavs on ed to leave a storied franchise at the Midfielder David DriscoU '08 com- opening night is beyond me. I am all height of its success, and cement mended the seniors for their superb for giving the Spurs their due respect your legacy as "Theo Epstein, the effort as he said they played, "with for winning the title, but very few man who brought the Red Sox their the confidence and authority that we people outside of San Antonio want first World Series since 1918." Why, were missing during some parts of to see Tim Duncan shoot mid-range I wonder then, did you stick around the season." Driscoll went on to bank shots all night as the Spurs an extra year? C'mon man, I could express that, "we are all proud of the methodically beat teams they are tell you weren't trying to do any- way Everett, Suff, Mickey, Darrell, supposed to beat. To make matters thing special this year, even before Goldy, Lee, and Matt went out, we worse, my anticipation was further the season began. You let Curt beat a good team tbanks to them." quelled by the agony of watching Schilling come back and pitch on a As for next year, this sea- every member of the Spurs' organi- The Conn men's soccer team finished out their season on a winning note, topping 'fults University 2-1 at home this past Saturday (Pace). mound less than a year after his bru- son would indicate that the future of zation accept his championship ring. tal ankle injury, rather than convince By ERIC DEBEAR well as the drive to end the season minutes later, Tufts was able to tie the men's soccer team is bright. The If Brent Barry had not bombarded him to rest till at least the all-star on a win. Fittingly, on a day that the game up following a 2 on 1 situ- top three leaders in points on the David Stem's cheek with kisses [ Sports Writer break, if not maybe the entire year. would be the last soccer game at ation in front of the Conn net. The Conn team are all returning players might have fallen asleep before even Then you go out and sign Matt In the finale of the Connecticut Connecticut College for the Camel Jumbos striker pair, Ben Castellot including Matt Hula '09 and recent- watching the tip-off. As always, the Clement for three years at 25 mil as College Men's Soccer team season, seniors, it was the senior class that '07 and Mattia Chason '07, took ly named captains Driscoll and Win new season has brought new hope the "power arm" to replace Pedro? the Camels registered a fine per- led the team to victory. Conn came advantage of the poor Camel posi- Robinson '08. Driscoll was confi- for new young stars, and it appears as The guy had a losing record for his formance against the visiting Tufts out firing against the visiting tioning, as Castellot fed Chason who dent in his teams chances next fall as though a few are ready to make a big career with an era over four and had University Jumbos. There were Jumbos, as the hosts were first on struck a shot past goalkeeper Ted he explained, "we will be the impact. Delonte West looked com- an average era near five in the sec- seven seniors that stepped on to the board courtesy of a Phillips Lane '09 and into the net. The youngest team in the conference for posed in leading the Celtics to an ond half of each of his last three sea- Harkness Field for the last time strike. In the 19th minute Camfield teams battled back and forth the second year in a row, however, overtime victory against the Knicks sons, but once he got to Boston he including Eric Suffoletto, Matt fed Phillips from his spot in the mid- throughout the opening period, but that shouldn't be an excuse for us. It in what would have been the sloppi- was suddenly gonna change that? Tyler, Lee Camfield, David field, and the striker blasted a shot neither could capitalize, as the first is a building point; something we est game of the year in an ideal \ Please! You had us believing that Goldblatt, Darrell Comrie, Michal off the cross-bar. Alertly, Phillips half ended 1-1. can draw on. We have the athleti- world. Unfortunately there will be Kosac, and Everett Phillips. Thus, followed his own shot and headed The Second half saw the SEEWHAT A FOOL BELIEVES the game was highlighted by both the rebound into the net to give the Camels attack become more aggres- SEE MEN'S SOCCER SEE NBA Continued on Page 9 sentimental value for the seniors as Camels a 1-0 lead. However, six sive, as the seniors did not want to Continued on Page 9 Continued on Page 9 Camel Scoreboard

Men's Soccer: Men's Cross Country: Field Hockey: 10/29 CC 2, Tufts 1 11/5 ECAC Division III Championships @ Harkness Park, 12:00 pm 10/30 CC 3, Wiliiams 5 Final Record: 5-9 11/12 New England 0111Championships@Springfield, MA 12:00 pm Final Record: 8-6

Women's Soccer: Women's Cross Country: Women's Volleyball 10/29 CC 0, Tufts 1 11/5 ECAC Division III Championship at Harkness State Park, 11/4 NESCAC Quarterfinal vs. Williams College at Colby Final Record: 5-8-1 Waterford, CT (51<)11 :00 am 8:00 pm

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