Lawrence renaissance in minorit Ï O Q Í k* Ü f vi O ''.I 1» ï W éi '.IP by Terry Moran building in reaction to a racial Mr. Snyder, ‘‘Many public ed t “We must present Lawrence incident. Though Mr. Snyder schools in black communities mine honestly to prospective black sees the incident as unfor­ deteriorated in the quality of Lawrence. In the year, xo uuiCK »LuufiiLs i/ins past students. If we can involve the tunate, he does not attribute education they provided. For Lawrence admitted three black year. black students on campus in the decline in the number of whatever reasons, black students. None have remained. ‘‘We have a real team effort the admissions process, we blacks on campus to bad feel­ students’ preparation was not But the University had seen at here,” says Mr. Snyder of the have the capability of doing ings resulting from the protest. as good as it had been.” the writing on the wall; the admissions staff. ‘‘But the best great things.” Rather, he sees three major fac­ Deteriorating economic condi­ 1977 Task Force report noted example we have for prospec­ So says Mr. Kossuth Snyder, tors which developed at about tions in many black areas, that during the next two tives is our alumni. And our Associate director of Admis­ the same time and grew increas­ social unrest, and a general decades, ‘‘minority students kids. Talk to them — they’re do­ sions and Instructor in Afro- ingly acute during the seventies decline in high school education will constitute a greater percen­ ing great things.” American Ethnic Studies, in as responsible for Lawrence’s are reasons that have been cited tage of the college-bound describing one of his major per­ poor performance in this area. in recent studies as con­ population.” sonal goals— to ‘‘dramatically First, according to Mr. tributing to the difficulties Mr. Since Mr. Snyder’s arrival, increase the minority student Snyder, ‘‘Lawrence didn’t work Snyder discusses. much has been accomplished in population on campus.” In a re­ as hard to attract minority Finally, other institutions this area. Lawrence reestablish­ cent interview with The students as they had in the worked very hard for minority ed a close connection with the Lawerentian, Mr. Snyder spoke past.” The University allowed students. The seventies saw Chicago-based Ada McKinley at length on the subject of crucial institutional connec­ many major universities in­ Educational Services Center minority admissions at tions with schools which had a stituting ‘‘affirmative action” which assists minority Lawrence, and the University’s high concentration of black programs to increase their students with college admis­ commitment to an ethnically students to deteriorate. Though minority student population. sions. In St. Louis, Ms. Ruth diverse student population. an underlying commitment to In 1977, the admissions Weeks has been invaluable in In the early seventies, the minority admissions remained, department was reorganized, making Lawrence known in the percentage of minortity the mechanics for attracting and Mr. Snyder arrived here black community there, students at Lawrence was far students was neglected. from Western Illinois Universi­ especially at Summer High greater than it is today. In The second factor which con­ ty, where he had been director School. As a result of these and 1972, black students on campus tributed to a decline in minority of the Gwendolyn Brooks other efforts of the admissions took over the administration admissions was, according to Cultural Center. He was assign- staff, including a special Photo: Koss Snyder Th e La w r e n t i a n VOL. XCVIINO. 6 LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY. APPLETON. WISCONSIN 54911 FRIDAY. DECEMBER 5. 1980

Conservatory curriculum revisedA r t A n n e x The Conservatory o f Music is Bachelor of Arts (music major) strength. The most obvious way to operating this year under a newly degrees. That goal reflected a address the problem was to at­ The ball tolls for thee? revised curriculum. The new cur­ desire both for more flexibility tempt to reduce the number of by Xathy Shea However, the issue en­ riculum is a result of a complete within the required music courses, specified, required music courses The demolition of the Art An­ countered complications when a curriculum review which took and also to allow for an encourage for each degree. A special effort nex has no doubt been the most group of students protested the place last year under the guidance conservatory students to take was made to reduce the number of controversial issue raised this decision, circulating petitions of a committee formed for that more non-music classes. The lat­ fractional-credit courses because fall. To date, it remains just and voicing their discontent. purpose. The Conservatory Study ter, in particular, was a concern of their tendency to crowd that. Although earlier schedul­ Consequently, the administra­ Group was composed of five C on­ expressed .by President Warch, schedules and to make time ed for demolition in the summer tion has dediced to postpone is­ servatory faculty members, one Dean Murdoch, faculty, and demands disproportionate to the of 1981, the building’s fate is, in suing a final decision on the college faculty member, two students alike. It was agreed that credit received. fact, still undecided and a final matter, and has begun an students, and the Dean of the one of the unique strengths of the A large part o f the difficulty in Conservatory. Lawrence Conservatory is its in­ acheiving the goals o f the review One of the main goals o f the tegration within a stong liberal relates to the definition of the review was to try to provide arts university; it was also agreed B.M . degree. It is a professional greater flexibility within the that the current curriculum did degree carrying with it a large graduation requirements for the not allow students to benefit as number o f specific requirements Bachelor of Music and the much as possible from that both implicitly and explictly defin­ ed in the guidelines set forth by the National Association of Povolny: Czech rep Schools of Music. The number and the sequences of courses A Lawrence University pro­ delegation is co-chaired by necessary to satisfy the B.M. stan­ fessor will leave Appleton former U.S. Attorney General dards make it a real challenge to Saturday, Dec. 6 , for Madrid, Griffin B. Bell and includes design a degree which allows con­ Spain, where he will be an members of Congress and servatory students to draw as observer at the Conference on representatives of the State much as possible from their liberal Security and Cooperation in Department and the public. arts environement. Europe. The revisions which were finally Mojmir Povolny, The Henry made should be steps in the direc­ M. Wriston Professor in the tion o f meeting that challenge A change of heart? Photo: Karen Lutz Social Sciences at Lawrence, specific changes in the B.M. will represent the Council of degree include raising the decision will not be handed assessment of renovative costs Free Czechoslavakia. Povolny minimum number of required down before a new assessment in response to student concern. is a native of Czechslovakia and non-music courses from eight to of renovation costs has been Because the University is is president of the council. He is ten, with a possible maximum of completed. Currently, the relying on assessors to con­ also a member of the twelve which can be taken with Physical Plant, at the request tribute construction bids Czechoslovak Foreign Institute out overloading. That increase, of the Administration, is in the without payment, the process in Exile. the largest possible within the process of gathering bids on of amassing bids and arriving The conference Povolny will N.A.S.M. guidelines, required various aspects of renovation to at a single cost figure will be attend is examining compliance considerable juggling and trimm­ determine specifically the costs fairly slow • two to three more with the Helsinki Agreement, a ing o f required music courses. entailed in major reconstruc­ weeks at a minimum. Thus, the non-binding security and Another substantial change was tion. issue awaits resolution. Among cooperation document signed the restructuring of the basic Although at present the an­ administrators, there is little by 33 European nations, music history sequence from three nex is not a safety hazard, its doubt that the cost of renova­ Canada and the United States half credit courses to two full condition is such that tion will be high. Vice President at Helskini, Finland, in 1975. credit courses. Scheduling changes maintenance and heating costs for Business Affairs, Marwin The signers, which included the were made in a number of are unduly high, thus Wrolstad, refrained from Soviet Union, agreed to respect necessitating a decision either speculating on what kind of ef­ Mojmir Povolny Methods and Pedagogy course in national boundaries established order to allow education majors to demolish or renovate. Since fect the results of this current Povolny earned a law degree after World War II, to broaden to complete their pre-professional maintenance of the structure in assessment will have on the detente, to renounce force and from Masaryk University in training in the junior year, and its present condition is infeasi­ fate of the annex; in his mind, aid to terrorism, to reduce ten­ Brno, Czechoslovakia, and was student teaching in one term of ble in economic terms, the “nothing will be decided until executive secretary of the sion in the Mediterranean, to the senior year. The schedule was building was scheduled to come the ball strikes the building.’’ Benes Party in his homeland aid families to unite across also designed to make it easier for down early this term. before coming to the United borders, and to respect human conservatory students to spend a States. He was also a research rights. term off campus. assistant for the Carnegie En­ Povolny will meet with Greater flexibility was also the dowment for International Seligson profile p a g e 3 members of American and idea behind the changes made in European groups, such as Peace and assistant director of the B.A. degree. Rather than o f­ the International Student Pro­ Elephant Man review p a g e 4 Freedom House, Amnesty In­ fering emphasis in Performance, gram of the American Friends ternational, the European Composition, or History, it is now Service Committee. He joined Mortal Acts, Mortal W ords . . p a g e 4 Helsinki Committee and others described simply as a music degree the Lawrence Faculty in 1958 who are concerned with viola­ with a minimum number of couses after obtaining a Ph.D. in inter­ M essiah presentation p a g e 5 tions of human rights. He also specified within the fifteen music national relations from and will contact European and courses required. American delegations to the teaching at The University of B-ball - Pio on ram page p a g e 7 conference. The American Chicago. continued on page .? Page 2 The LAW RENTIAN 5 December 1980 WZOTXBft Til ITÎJÏ Member of the THE ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE LAWRENTIAN PRESS 0 (306680) Becker: God is the trump card Vol. XCVIII-No.6 Friday 5 December 1980 Phones: Office: ext. 6768, Business mgr., ext. 6863, Editor-in-chief, To the Editor: pletely candid about his ty- ext. 6850. Published weekly during the school year, except during group’s campaign activities or 6 ) Mr. McComas implies that examinations periods by The Lawrentian of Lawrence University. This is a reply to Paul Mc- Printed by The Bulletin, Inc. of Appleton. Deadline for copy is 8 Comas’ challenge to Lawrence purpose. M.M. is insulting Jesus. If this p.m. Wednesday night. All copy handed into the Lawrentian must Christian Fellowship to con­ 33) Mr. McComas need not is the case, it will be because be typed and double-spaced. All letters to the editor must be signed demn the Moral Majority. worry about the United States M.M. is not obeying Jesus. and typed, but names may be omitted upon request. Yearly sub­ While I am an LCF leader this becoming a theocracy. No mat­ Jesus repeatedly demanded to scriptions $9.00, overseas airmail $21, seamail $8. Second class year, let me make it clear that I ter what the Moral Majority be obeyed. He commanded that postage paid at Appleton, Wisconsin. speak only for myself. does, the trend continues to be His words be followed. He told I feel qualified to comment on away from God. It should be those who rejected His words this matter since I heard Jerry noted that in years past the Bi­ that they were fools (Matthew Falwell, Moral Majority ble played a much bigger role in 7:24-27). founder, speak last summer and American life than it does to­ 7) Finally, I believe that the was an intern at a so-called day. Recently the Supreme primary purpose of Christian “New Right” agency (the Free Court banned the Ten Com­ groups such as LCF is not to view from tlie Congress Foundation) in mandments from Kentucky engage in political action, but Washington last fall. I would public schools, even though the to “give our attention to prayer like to make the following Ten Commandments are found and the ministry of the word 's points in response to the Mc- on the frieze of the court. (Acts 6:4). Salvation is not Comas letter. 4) Mr. McComas was not through politics or a certain 1) I cannot support the Moral quite accurate when he said political candidate, but through Majority under its present M.M. supported a Senator who the Savior, the Messiah whom direction. I feel it blends Chris­ admitted to charges of child the LU choirs will be singing tianity with Americanism (i.e., molesting. There was a conser­ about on Sunday. some M.M. people believe that vative Maryland congressman I have no objections to any the U.S. Constitution is God- (Bauman) who pled guilty to political group espousing any inspired), and confuses the pro- soliciting a teenage boy for sex, views it wants. I support chial god of American civil but he was repudiated by the anything that promotes true religion with the transcendent “New Right.” righteousness, justice and God of the Bible. There is a 5) It appears to me that Mr. peace. But I recognize that ear­ tendency in M.M. to say that McComas is not completely thly kingdoms are temporary, Tenth week reflections the interests of America are consistent in his agrument. He while Jesus’ kingdom, which is This being our last issue of the term, it seems an appropriate time to automatically God’s will. This wants the church to stay out of not of this world (John 18:36), attempt an assessment of the past ten weeks. Before discussing the is not necessarily so. politics, and yet calls on LCF to will have no end. newspaper in general, however, credit must be given to those persons who 2) I do not believe that Jerry enter politics by condemning Sincerely have made spending 20 hours a week on second floor of Brokaw an en­ Falwell has always been com­ the politics of the Moral Majori­ DAVID BECKER joyable practice. Managing Editor Chuck Wood has sacrificed his academic career in order to make the newspaper interesting to look at, if not to read. Scissors in hand, Chuckles has transformed even the most desolate of layout sheets into respectable pieces of journalistic artistry. In the position of Business Manager, Cathy Torresani has found her goal in life, as well as sense of purpose and order. Cathy's schizophrenia has succeeded in intimidating McComas: Throw in the hand Dave potential advertisers to the point that ads have reached record highs. As News Editor Terry Moran has proven himself one of the university's To the Editor: stand on Moral Majority was political viewpoint—Moral Ma­ leading political analysts. W'hile still suffering deep emotional scars from I am glad- to see the letter not an attempt to force LCF in­ jority infringes upon ground in the resounding defeat of Gaylord Nelson, Terry is the one member of the from David Becker printed in to the political arena. Moral staff who has been able to maintain a sense of objectivity and fair play which it perhaps does not the Lawrentian. This is precise­ Majority is, by its own claims, a belong. concerning university and national affairs. The antithesis of Terry's undy­ ly the kind of concerned in­ ing dedication to responsible journalism is Features Editor Rick Moser, religious organization, not a I am violently opposed to one of the ugly yellow journalists of tomorrow. If ever given a position of volvement that I hoped to political one; as such, I would religion in the political spec­ responsibility, this kniving redhead could do great harm to our nation, she spark with my original piece. think that its interpretation of trum, and vice versa. This is is barren of any sense of moderation, justice or religious idealism. Andy Mr. Becker’s is a conscien­ Christianity would warrant con­ why I can’t tolerate Moral Ma­ Hazucha has been all over the sports pages this term. Admittedly a shell tious and, I ’m certain, very cern, or at least attention, on jority’s practices. My plea for of the man he once was, “ Rebel" find solace in quoting W hitman’s “Song sincere viewpoint, no better or the part of other members of LCF to join in the defense of to Myself" and reflecting on his past glory. It is difficult to describe what worse than my own. I do see fit, the “body of Christ”—i.e., the Coordinating Editor Susy McGrath has meant to this staff. Enduring our common, if differently in­ however, to respond briefly to modern church. If merely a terpreted, religion was an at­ long, tedious hours in the Lawrentian office at the expense of her one love his criticism of my stand. in life, the Public Policy program, Susy has molded the newspaper into right-wing political force, Moral tempt to clarify, not blur, the It may “appear” to Mr. what it stand as today—congratulations, kid. Consulting Editors Jim Cor­ Majority would have no place borders between politics and nelius and Jeff Wisser have been invaluable throughout the term. After Becker that my argument is on the LCF agenda. But by religion. I regret that LCF has receiving the benefits of my tutelage for these past eight weeks, however. “not completely consistent,” claiming the status of a not seen fit to join me in this ef­ Corny must emerge from under my wing next term to assume the position but it “appears” to me that he “religious’’ organization—in fort, but I welcome all who do. of Editor-in-Chief. Weez, an individual whose Lawrence career has ranged does not understand my argu* fact, “the” organization which Yours, from basketball phenomenon to literary genius to rock star, has been an ment. My call for LCF to take a represents “ the” Christian inspiration to all of us who know and love him. Photo Editors Arnold Lau Paul McComas and Marc Roy, a free-spirited, effervescent pair, have consistently suc­ ceeded in pictorially capturing the great moments of first term. Patty Quentel, although in a state of manic depression throughout the term, has helped greatly in layout as well as reporting. Other assisting in r STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION layout were Shayne Vogt, Nancy Hayes, Karen Erickson, and Sam Elking, LCF: No stand (HrquireJ by tv U S ( t68il while conspicuously absent since the first week of the term were the per­ To the Editor: sonal scissors of Frisby Davis Smith. Circulation Directors Julie Thome This letter is in response to and Charlotte Metzger have exhibited amazing efficiency throughout the C cation o» NMOWN ofpiti or »ulucATioN f«,County n,t' .nd Uf C tNnt ßftniin) Paul McComas’ letter in the tw /*»//, (J- wr^r. Ç ¥ >t/ term, enduring endless nagging from the Post Office and irate last issue of the Lawrentian, in subscription-holders while avoiding mental or physcial breakdowns. C t cL i/t j f. ^ !•»(*.C ’• » v. . v.I which he called for a group IS ANO CUMULI TI «ÜORtMil O' H» tOITOft " ANO MANAUINO tOlTOM Realizing that the flippancy which we have displayed in dealing with ïTV ,l-t, f // some issues has inevitably offended certain individuals, I must apologize statement by Lawrence Chris­ to anyone whose feelings we may have injured. I do believe, however, that tian Fellowship condemning we have covered the important issues facing the Lawrence community in a the Moral Majority. As two responsible manner. It is my feeling that tasteful satirization contributes members of LCF, we see the to the readability of a newspaper of this sort without damaging the following reasons why such a editorial staff’s credibility. statement is undesirable and The dominating impression I leave this position with, however, is my impossible. amazement at the fact that staying up nearly all night for two nights a LCF is a group of people who week could actually prove a gratifying experience. This phenomenon, in my opinion, is due only to my intelligence and perception in the choosing recognize Jesus as the truth, of staff members. and who meet together to en­ courage each other and to repre­ sent the truth about God and man to the world. As in­ Editor-in-Chief...... Jim Matchefts dividuals, LCF members are Managing Editor...... Chuck Wood aware of and form thoughtful Business Manager...... Cathy Toresani opinions about political issues. News Editor...... Terry Moran However, LCF’s purpose is not Features Editor...... Hick Moser to take group political stands. Sports Editor...... Andy Hazucha Therefore, LCF simply does not The Coordinating Editor...... The Amazing McGrath have or need any procedure for Consulting Editors...... Jim Cornelius, Jeff Wisser Photo E ditors...... Arnold Lau, Marc Roy making group resolutions such Layout...... Patty Quentel and sundry others as the one that Mr. McComas Reporters...... Wally Arnosti, Wally Bartol, Wally Boas, Wally Cheng, advocates. Wally Clinch, Wally Domash, Wally Eddy, Wally Blaser, Wally Lip- We thank Paul for the addi­ chik, Wally Schmid, Wally Shea. Wally Schneider, Wally Skinner. tional discussion prompted by Wally Woznicki, Wally Torcivia, Wally Weber, W'ally Storms, Wally his letter, and hope that our let­ Quentel, Wally-Wally, Wally Hurtig ter adequately explains why Photographers...... Wally Alexander, W'ally Vogt, LCF will not take a group stand Wally Hayes, Wally Lutz Circulation Directors...... Julie Thome, Charlotte Metzger against the Moral Majority. Editorial Assistance...... Leland J. Ester Sincerely, Joe Brachmann, Tom Schmitz 5 December 1980 The LAW RENTIAN Page 3 Latin’s Seligson: Amat Victoria Curam

by Barb Storms News in Briefs from 1949 to 1978. Mrs. Seligson take an alternative to our system Y ou’ve noticed a silver- haired describes him as “ a very famous of elective, in which students tend woman, smile in her eyes and in­ man in the field of classical studies to take a little of everything, “ un­ terested expression on her face, in and linguistics . . . I admired him til you get the hang of it.” The Downer, Main Hall, or elsewhere very m uch.” She also became ac­ way it stands now, she says, “ No on campus. Maybe you’ve quainted with Dan Taylor. Last one can ever be sure that anyone wondered who she is. Or maybe year, when he needed help understands what anybody else is you’ve been lucky enough to meet because of his extra respon­ saying.” She admits, however, her. If not, now’s your chance. sibilities as Dean of Campus Life, that she is “very doubtful about She is Gerda Seligson, and she Mrs. Seligson was contacted. all this. You see, I ’m much more is visiting professor of Classics of a scholar than an educator.” here at Lawrence, taking the place About Lawrence, Mrs. Seligson o f Professor Dan Taylor of the says she “ really likes certain Classics Department. Taylor is on things. The relationships between sabbatical in Florence this year, the students and professors are having received a grant from the warm and open, full of mutual National Endowment of good will and respect.” She senses SOVIET M ILIT A RY MOVES make invasion of Poland Humanities. Mrs. Seligson is that there is not a lot o f “ grade possible, Pentagon aides said. teaching a number o f classes in grabbing” among Lawrentians, They stated that Moscow’s troops have activated wartime Latin language and literature. and that people really enjoy what command links around Poland, while army units have been Mrs. Seligson was raised in the they are doing. “ People are quite beefed up. Foreign^access to possible attack points in East Ger­ town of Freiburg, Germany, good towards one another,” she many has been curtailed. An invasion could be readied in a where she says there was one good says. “ They have a nice common week, U.S. officials said, though they added it probably remains school. It was there that she life,” and although she says her only a contingency plan. started learning the Latin view is only a superficial one, she The maneuvers may also be aimed at intimidating Poland, language, at the age of eight years sees the students are being as officials appear unable to control increasingly militant old. As she grew older, she could “ healthy and not harried.” worker demands. A Carter spokesman said an invasion would see that the way Latin was being When asked what advice she carry “serious and adverse” consequences, while Reagan ad­ taught was wrong. “ We learned would give to students today, her viser Richard Allen declared such intervention “could border on Latin in a mechanical way,” She reply was sound: “ To do with all wrecking relations.” says, “ learning the parts and their might and heart that which never the whole. It made people they really like to d o .” There is Numquam wallibum amat REAGAN HAS M ADE “ Definite decisions” on Cabinet not want to learn it.” However, too much emphasis on schooling selections, an aide said. there were strict requiremnts at she says, and recommends always Before coming to Lawrence, Although Edwin Meese didn't mention names in an ABC in­ the school, and Latin was one of doing something else, be it “ danc­ Mrs. Seilgson taught at the terview, speculation has focused on Caspar Weinberger, a top them. ing, singing, cooking, visiting - University of Michigan and other official in Nixon’s administration. Weinberger reportedly has Later, she continued her Latin something you love.” Although universities. She also taught high been considered for at least four economic or foreign-policy studies at the University o f Berlin. school in New York for a number this might not always prove to be Going to college in Germany is a posts, since former Treasury Secretaries William Simon and of years. She says she liked the most lucrative way o f life, she George Shultz said they aren’t in contention. very different experience than the teaching high school -“the little quotes a friend who once said, way we know it in the United “ Everyone has the right to be ones that you still can mold. They W ASHINGTON—Sen. Percy (R., 111.) said Tuesday he told States, she explains. For one unemployed in the field of their love you, they hate you; you love Soviet leaders during his recent visit that he was willing to im­ thing, students change schools choice,” She also adds a word of them, you hate them.” prove the climate for arms control by directing the Senate quite frequently, usually once or comfort for today’s students, tell­ Mrs. Seligson sees a great pro­ Foreign Relations Committee to take up two nuclear test ban twice a year. There are do dorms ing us “ not to be afraid, because blem in the educational system of treaties that have never been ratified. The treaties limit the size and no cafeteria service. “ You each generation has their own today. “ We need a way o f Finding of underground nuclear tests and provide for on-site inspection. have to look after yourself, you worries and problems, none worse a unified education,” she says. Percy said the Soviets responded by saying “Abslutely, yes.” have to find yourself.” (Of There is no common denominator than mine. course, she adds, it costs a less to Mrs. Seligson will be with us in education today; it is all to Human values are eroding because of materialism and a attend those schools.) By what she fragmented. She believes we need until the end of the school year. calls “ sheer accident,” Mrs. permissive society, Pope John Paul II said. In his second an alternative to our system of And after that? “More wander­ ecyclical, the pontiff said family stability and “respect for Seligson ran into the newly grow­ electives, in which students tend to ings.” ing Field o f Linguistics: “ the human life from the moment of conception” are in jeopardy. scientfic study o f language as a system.” She then came to the Southern Italy was jolted by an aftershock measuring 5 on United States to study at the the Richter scale, a week after an earthquake that killed about University o f Michigan at Ann 3,000 people. Officials said they will use “persuasion” to evacuate 126 villages severely damaged by the tremors. Sleet Arbor, where she was “ lucky Hyde your pets enough to Find the best linguistics and heavy snowfall spurred thousands of homeless Italians to teachers in the United States.” head for relatives abroad. On Monday, LUCC reviewed passed the legislation, but One of these teachers was LUCC must discuss and revote Tennessee’s Howard Baker was chosen to be the Senate’s Maurice P. Cunningham, Pro­ the new Pet Legislation submit­ ted by the LUCC Housing Com­ the new LUCC number 38 at next Majority Leader, by unanimous vote of GOP colleagues. fessor of Classics at Lawrence mittee. A preliminary vote their next meeting on Monday, In the Republican’s only contested race, James McClure of January 12, 1981. If LUCC Idaho was named party conference chairman, edging out John passes the proposal, it will be Heinz of Pennsylvania. submitted to President Warch for his signature. This THE PRIM E RATE was raised to 18*/2% from 173/<% by signature is needed if the pro­ most major banks, led by Chase Manhattan. The move inten­ posal is to become legislation. sified speculation on another economic slump early in 1981. Some bankers predicted even higher rates, citing banks’ costs Minor changes were made in of raising funds. the legislation at Monday’s meeting, and the legislation is S e t t i n g subject to further revision at Conservatory... the next LUCC meeting. continued from page 1 Presently, this proposal would more general issues such as the Fa ll’s Pace Students who began their allow one dog or cat in each possibility of distribution re­ degrees before this year have the fraternity house. The pet must quirements for non-music courses option of continuing in the “ o ld” A sure fashion be owned by one person, ap­ will addressed by the Conser­ or switching to the “ new” cur­ proved by Assistant Dean for vatory Committee on Instruction statement this season riculum. It will take time to see the Campus Life Cathy Hyde, and this yar. The new curriculum, is the sim ple yet effects o f the new curriculum, and registered with the City of Ap­ along with continuing attention to further revisions will be made if elegant sweater for pleton. Furthermore, the pet the goals of the curriculum and when necessary. The major must be approved by fraternity review, can be counted on the br­ topping trousers item left unfinished was the house redisents in a unanimous ing about significant and positive beautifully. decription o f the Theory/Com­ secret ballot. There is still changes in the education of con­ position degree. That, and other discussion concerning the role servatory students. of the fraternity housekeepers in the matter. The proposed legislation also holds the pet owner responsible for control of the pet. The owner Little Professor <§W2£i Things is liable for any damages to University property. Book Center .From Patricia Rntm If this proposal is passed, pet ownership will be restricted to those men living in fraternity 206 E. College Avenue houses. No provision has been Appleton, W I 54911 Now at the top made for students who live in DAVID H ARONSON-Owner residence halls and want to own Phone 731-0331 of T he Castle pets. Students are urged to at­ 205 E. Ijwr^nrp, Appleton tend the next LUCC meeting featuring: Ph. 731-9388 and voice their opinions. The •Foreign Periodicals Open Daily 10-5, Fri. 10-9 proposed legislation represents only one alternataive to the con­ •Journals & Reviews troversy over pet ownership at •Special Orders Lawrence. Page 4 The LAW RENTIA N 5 December 1980 Galway Kinnell’s poetry of courage ground ”, the "holy land , of all— "no matter what fire we in­ spirit. Kinnell is most effective vent to destroy us,/ours will in this vein when telling of sud­ have been the brightest world den, startling moments in the ever existing." f e a t u r e s life of the planet, and when Kinnell is at his most in­ describing the alien and distant sightful, most striking, when pain of the loss of his brother writing of the unexpected and mother. All of these poems moments of perception en­ are poems of the moments in countered in the wild. “ Fergus our lives, both dramatic and Falling”, “Daybreak”, “The tedious, "which encumber and Gray Heron”, and especially Film Review engross all the days" of our the marvelous “Blackberry brief existence. The book s Eating” reveal Kinnell's gift for The heartbreak of elephantiasis epigraph, from Petrarch, "Mor­ looking at the natural world in a tal beauty, acts and words have startlingly different way, a way Incurable freak provokes passion put all their burden on my which discovers beauty, joy Galway Kinnell soul,” reveals Kinnell’s longing and perhaps terror. The fine by Tom Woznicki was sometimes lacking, he did, Mortal Acts, Mortal Words, by for meaning in the revelatory comparison in “ Daybreak” bet­ The Elephant Man, a recent however, exude a powerful Galway Kinnell, Houghton Mif­ mortality of our days. ween starfish sinking into tidal Paramount release, depicts the sense of caring for Merrick, flin Company, 1980: 72 pages: Consanguinity, for Kinnell, is mud and actual stars disappear­ story of John Merrick, a nine­ both as a patient and as a $4.95. a mystical bond, a spiritual ing at daybreak, the lizard in teenth century Englishman. friend. by Terry Moran force in a land void of “The Gray Heron” looking Merrick was afflicted from John Hurt as the “elephant Galway Kinnell’s new book of mysticism and spirit. Perhaps "much like/a fieldstone with an birth with a rare and incurable man” was extremely convinc­ poems, Mortal Acts, Mortal the finest poem in the new eye", Fergus’ revelatory pine- disease characterized by large, ing, and his performance was Words is brimful of the pro­ volume, certainly the most af­ perch in “ Fergus Falling", all cauliflower-like masses of flesh punctuated with many mises and problems contem­ fecting, is “The Last Hiding work toward Kinnell’s vision of which infest random parts of touching moments. His porary American poetry offers Places of Snow”, about the a communion with the planet the body. His story is one of character unfortunately did not its relatively small audience. death of Kinnell’s mother. through instinct and ritual, courage, of a human being, seem to be the primary focus of Kinnell struggles to express the Remorse, that strangely mor­ which might in some time- manifestly hideous to all the script, and this severely impossible conflict between a tal sentiment which surfaces bound, mortal way. provide observers; he struggles to be stunted what might have been desecrated, technological socie­ only in our awareness of a loss, grace. recognized by his peers as a a brilliant performance. ty and the spiritual activity of moves Kinnell in the poem to In Mortal Acts, Mortal man, rather than an animal. Anne Bancroft displayed an poetry. In Mortal Acts, Mortal reflect on his mother's love, life Words, Galway Kinnell is con­ Merrick, discovered by Dr. excellent portrayal of the ac­ Words, he succeeds often and and death, and her presence in cerned primarily with spiritual Frederick Treves in a circus tress, Mrs. Kendall. Her admirably in expressing this him, to him, five years after her survival in the face of the pro­ freakshow, is soon after taken moments alone with John Mer­ longing and this struggle which burial. "Every so often, when I fanity of our technological age. to London Hospital, where rick constituted some of the are at the heart of contem­ look/at the dark sky, 1 know she In the closing poem of the book, Treves examines him. Treves most believable scenes in the porary poetry. remains/among the old endless "Flying Home”, he describes goes about the task of film, and one could not help but In his last book, The Book of blue lightedness/of stars; or fin­ how love, crucial to survival, rehabilitating Merrick, who had admire her sincere respect for Nightmares (1971), Kinnell ding myself out in a field/in must exist: "A nd as the plane been subjected to society’s Merrick as a man. wrote of the strangeness and N o v e m b e r, when a descends.it comes to me,/in the abuse throughout his life. As As the hospital governor, distance of relationships among strange/starry perhaps first space/where tears stream down part of this process, Merrick is John Gielgud produced a people in a society obscenely at snowfall blows/down across the across the stars,/tears fallen on introduced to London's high flawless performance, as he war—at war with a small, far- darkening air, lightly,/I know the actual earth/where their society, and he makes the ac­ tactfully displayed both the off country and at war with she is there, where snow/falls shining is what we call quaintance of dozens of that ci­ compassion and practical firm­ itself. At times lyrical, at times flakes down fragile softly/fall­ spirit,/that once the ty’s most important citizens. ness of Dr. Gars Comm. acidly satiric, The Book of ing until I can't see the lover/recognizes the other, Merrick soon becomes The make-up designs of Nightmares established Kinnell world/any longer, only its still­ knows for the first time/what is known, not because of his infir­ Christopher Ticker are as life­ as a major voice in American ed shapes." Kinnell and his most to be valued in mity, but rather for his kind­ like as can be expected, given poetry. mother are still bound by mor­ another,/from then on, love is ness, amiable disposition, and the challenging nature of the Mortal Acts, Mortal Words is tal ties; he is very much like intelligence. He is soon “elephant man’s’’ constitution. a departure for Kinnell, “...remembered/within her, and courage,/perhaps it is courage, befriended by Mrs. Kendall, a The period costumes designed stylistically and thematically. remembered in the memory/her a n d even/perhaps/o nly noted actress of the day, and by Patricia Norris were equally The traditions and rituals old body slowly executes into courage." For Kinnell, the their relationship flowers. appropriate. Such an eloquent which bind us to the earth, the the earth." In his mother's precarious, precious mortality Through Mrs. Kendall he gains use of black and white blood-relationships and death, Kinnell discovers the shared by all beauty acts and an appreciation for the theatre, cinematography has not been physical urges which bind us, presence of some incandescent words is the foundation for a and he eventually attends one enjoyed since the appearance of however unwillingly or unknow­ spirit in him, some meaning desperate courage, perhaps the of her performances. Though Nigel Spong. ingly, to each other, are the beyond our mortality. The mo­ only answer to the culture of many of his closest friends are This critic would highly sources of Kinnell's search for ment bestows no salvation; its terror described in The Book of The Elephant Man able to look beyond his ap­ recommend pathways to the “sacred glory is that it can exist at Nightmares. pearance to see his value as a to cinemagoers of every genre. human being, the balance of It is by no means an uplifting society could not escape look­ experience, but rather it is a Album Review ing upon John Merrick as a film which forces its audience to curiosity. look into a mirror and observe This film forces its audience the faults of society. This film to recognize society’s obsession will force one to look upon ap­ Al Stewart: Year of the carrot with appearance. In the course pearances with a new light, and Almost Jeff Wisser again the emphasis is on the of the film we come to realize to search more carefully for the A1 Stewart’s new album, 24 combination of Stewart's uni­ the meaning of the cliche’, goodness within men. Carrots (Artista AL 9520) is an que voice and the interplay of ‘‘beauty is only skin deep.” On­ As a final note, this critic obvious departure from most li his own and “Shot in the Dark’s ly the most insensitive of would urge all London-bound of his recent work. Although guitars. The instrumentals are theatregoers might be able to Lawrentians to visit London Stewart has been recording for tight and clean, especially on leave the film without a new Hospital, where the hand- over 8 years and has put out 5 ! A such numbers as “ Running definition of what constitutes carved model of a London other albums, the Man,’’ “Constantinople,” and beauty in a human being. church is displayed to this day. singer/songwriter is best known i “ Paint by Numbers.” Stewart’s Dr. Frederick Treves is ade­ Its creator was a well-known for the title song from his 4 th a. ¥ outstanding voice serves him quately portrayed by Anthony member of London society; he album, The Year of the Cat, f Hopkins, though at times he was an artist, a patron of the which he recorded in 1976. I well on these rock-oriented reverts to a facial numbness theatre, a human being, and While his early work relied on works, perhaps even better which characterized his perfor­ above all, a man. His name was strong guitar work, his recent i than on his softer ballads. mance in the film, Magic. Even John Merrick. albums (Year of the Cat and “Merlin’s Time” is a well-done though his facial expression il î f pseudo-Elizabethan ballad, Time Passages) have emphasiz­ Clever concept featuring Robin Williamson on ed Stewart’s distictive voice I’hiilti Mart Hoy mandocello. It presents a nice and the ballads for which he is by most critics to be a classic, best known. Cat is considered contrast to the rest of the albeit middle-of-the-road. Time album. It is also soon clear to Passages was blasted by the listener that Stewart is not almost everyone, with Stewart afraid to experiment, as on being accused of “selling out” “ Mondo Sinisto,” a rocker in to commerciality. It is perhaps the vein of Lou Reed. “ Mid­ Need Assistance unfair to claim that he aimed night Rocks” is the song which the album at the bubble gum is getting the most airplay, but On Planning A and middle-aged set, yet it is cannot be considered one of his clear that Passages is not up to strongest works. The rest of the the level of some of his previous tracks “Optical Illusion," • iw* u •I I S Campus Party? work. It is commonly viewed as “ Rocks in the Ocean,” and MOR’ without any of the “Murmansk Run/Ellis Island”) strengths exhibited on Cat. are not outstanding, but they Stewart s new album, C all are certainly not bad. however, seems to be an at­ In all, 24 Carrots, besides tempt to silence his critics. Ac­ having a clever title, is a strong companied by his back-up comeback effort by an artist Baer’s Beverage Inc group “Shot in the Dark,” the that some critics had dismissed Scottish vocalist is making an as totally MOR. One word of earnest attempt to “get back to caution, however i!on’t expect 733-8580 Ask For Jack his roots, and has produced to find more of The Year of the somewhat harder sound, one ( ’at on this album. It’s dif­ closer to rock than pop. Once ferent, and perhaps even better. 5 December 1980 The LAW RENTIAN Page 5 44 The Messiah'''’ comes to Lawrence

Orchestra leaves home George Frederich Handel’s cert Choir, has prepared the Kenneth Bozeman, assistant masterpiece, ‘‘The Messiah,” Lawrence-Community Choral professor of music, and bass Lawrence University’s show orchestras. Only a hand­ will be presented at the Society for the concert. John Koopman, professor of eighty-five member Studio Or­ ful of such groups exist in Lawrence Memorial Chapel Reserved-seat tickets, at music at Lawrence. All have chestra has been invited by the university situations in this na­ Sunday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. prices of $4 for adults and $2.50 sung in previous performances National Association of Jazztion; in addition to being the A 163-voice chorus, members for students and adults over of “The Messiah” in the Chapel Educators to perform at the largest group ever invited to of the Lawrence Symphony Or­ age 62, are available at the and all are widely known for Association’s national conven­ perform at the NAJE conven­ chestra and four soloists will Lawrence University Box Of­ appearances as church soloists tion, which will be held from tion, the Lawrence group is the join in performances of the fice, 115 N. Park Ave. Tickets and as recitalists. January 8 through January 11, first Studio Orchestra ever ask­ Christmas portions of Handel’s may be reserved by calling the In preparing the chorus, 1981, at the Chase Park Plaza ed to perform. best-known oratorio. Carlton Box Office at 735-6749 between Hienz has worked to achieve a Hotel in St. Louis, MO. In addi­ Students are working with McCreery, assistant professor noon and 6 p.m. Monday lighter, baroque approach to tion to a small number of Sturm and Carlton McCreery, of music and conductor of the through Saturday. the choral parts, in contrast to groups from high schools and conductor of the orchestra, to Lawrence Symphony, will con­ Soloists will be soprano Mari the heavier, Romantic approach universities, the roster of per­ prepare for the January perfor­ duct. Dr. William M. Hienz, Jr., Taniguchi, professor of music so often taken with the work. formers at the convention will mance. Among the works to be director of choral studies and at Lawrence; alto Nancy Stowe, include professionals such as performed is Terlingua, which conductor of the Lawrence Con­ a Lawrence graduate; tenor Manhattan Transfer, Doc was composed by Sturm for the Severinsen, Clark Terry, the group Matrix and orchestrated Gerry Mulligan Big Band, the for the Studio Orchestra in Mel Lewis Big Band, the Tube 1978; the Studio Orchestra Jazz Consort, vocalists Melrecorded the work in 1979. The Torme and Joe Williams, the program will also include R&G not Hamlet, nor was it meant to be Phil Woods Quartet, and the Souvenir de Villengen, written Rob McConnell Big Band. The by jazz violinist Stephan On December 5th and 6 th, convention will also include Grapelli and arranged by Gun­ “ Rosencrantz and Guildenstern numerous clinics, seminars, and ther Schuller; the work was are Dead” by Tom Stoppard exhibits, all of which will be broadcast over television by will be performed in the Cloak open to participation by the Grapelli and the Bostion Pops Theater. Lawrence students performing. Orchestra. The St. Louis perfor­ The following is a Lawrentian The Studio Orchestra, a sym­ mance will conclude with Four interview with Rosencrantz, phony orchestra combined with Mythio, a new composition by Guildenstern, the Player, and a jazz ensemble, originated atSturm which will receive its Tom Stoppard. Lawrence in the spring of 1978, premiere performance at the Lawrentian: Is this a play or and was the brainchild of Fred convention. The work is scored what? Strum, conductor of LU JE, and for a group of fifty performers, Stoppard: Yes, well, sort of. David Becker, former conduc­ including three vocalists, two Lawrentian: W hat’s it about? tor of the LU orchestra. The synthesizers, and multiple per­ Rosencrantz: Two hours, I ’d group offers students the op­ cussion, and will feature sax­ say. Guildenstern: No, no, no. It ’s portunity to work in ensemble ophone, trumpet, trombone, NICE OUTFITS Photo: Arnold Luu situations similar to those voice, ‘cello, bass, english horn, about the things we hide. found in recording studios and and percussion solos. Lawrentian: When does it Rosencrantz: Claudius? Guildenstern: No. “The 15 begin? Lawrentian: Is there any Minute Hamlet,” by Tom Stop­ Player: It never really ends. truth in the rumon of another pard. Rosencrantz: No. It begins at show? Lawrentian: Mr. Stoppard, 8:00 p.m. Guildenstern: Yes. what can you tell us about Guildenstern: But it’s Stoppard: Hamlet. metaphysical reality? I t ’s total humor relative. Gildensterrn: In 15 minutes. Stoppard: In a word? Rosencrantz: Whose relative? Rosencrantz: But I ’m not Player: Nothing. Time to per­ Are you tired of a rational, Mrs. Seligson, professor Stoppard: Hamlet’s relative. dressed yet. form. sane, academic environment? Emerita of the University of Take a chance and enter the Michigan, has directed twelve topsy-turvy world of Plautus' comedies in Latin for Michigan The Brothers Menaechmi. Mrs. audiences. Mrs. Seligson came Seligson, Visiting professor of to Lawrence through her friend­ classics, invites actors, musi­ ship with the late Maurice Cun­ cians, dancers, and technicians ningham, a nationally known to join her in Latin production classisist, who often taught at to be performed next term. The Michigan during his tenure at production is open to all com­ Lawrence. edy lovers whether or not they The Latin plays have been have studied Latin. very popular at Michigan. 0\‘ The Brothers Menaechmi, Anyone who loves to laugh can predecessor of The Comedy of enjoy The Brothers Errors, and A Funny Thing Menaechmi; The eternal theme Happened on the Way to the of comedy crosses all language Forum, creates a world in which barriers. This is not a cultural everything is upside down. experience, it’s just plain fun. Smart slaves outwit dumb Anyone interested in a little Submarine Sandwiches masters, authority is mocked, insanity and lots of fun should and a good time is had by all. contact Mrs. Seligson in room 107 Main Hall.

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General Announcements Final Exam Schedule Class Final Meeting Time Exam Time think the Fonz is fibbin’. Also a lot Wed., Dec. 10 11:10 MWF 8:30 a.m. LONDON ILLITERATE? of groovy dudes and chicks. Ay. So Information and recruiting Students who wish to improve 8:00 or 9:00 TT 1:30 p.m. be there. Monday night. Riverview meeting for the London Program: reading and study skills may par­ Thurs., Dec. 11 2:50 MWF 8:30 a.m. Lounge. 7:00-10:00 p.m. Aloha. December 3, 4 p.m.—Riverview ticipate in the Putney Reading and 8:30 MWF 1:30 p.m. Study Skills Course between Whoa. Lounge. December 9, 4 Fri., Dec. 12 9:50 MWF 8:30 a.m. p.m.—Colman Lounge. January 5 and January 30, 1981. Interested Lawrentians should con­ 2:30 TT 1:30 p.m. BIKE FOUND tact Ronna Tasch, CML, at ext. Sat., Dec. 13 1:30 MWF 8:30 a.m. A bicycle was found behind Col­ 6658. 12:30 TT 1:30 p.m. man Hall recently. If it is yours, W A N T ED —Guitarist to help ESSAY CONTEST please contact Harold Ginke at the plan music for weekly Catholic This term's essay contest series Physical Plant, extension 6609, Mass held on campus. Needed for ends with the universal query HAY M W A IR —EEEE! Have TUNES AND LIBATION!!! with a complete description. Second Term. If interested, please “Why I like Lawrence and why I you seen my muskrate Celebrate the demise of 1st term call Ann Mischler, ext. 6880. anywhere??? PARIS find Lawrence enjoyable.’’ All en­ classes at Plantz Hall, Friday Students interested in the Paris tries should be submitted for ap­ THE SMOKER OF THE YEAR Night, Dec. 5. 10:00 till ? — only LO O K IN G FOR A DATE? Seminar for 1981 can pick up ap­ proval to Rich Agness or to the award goes to Killer Irwin and one thin quarter.______Renowned Hypnotist Jim Liles will plications and information in the Dean of Campus Life. Essays remember kissing someone who SO H E 'S GOT you in such a tizzy be on campus on January 8, 1981 at rack outside Professor Reed’s of­ should not exceed 250 words, which smokes is like licking a dirty that you can't even speak coherent­ 12:15 in Riverview for Winter fice, Main Hall 31ft. is to say that no essays should be in ashtray.______ly . . . how did you pronounce his Term’s first Entertainment a la last name again Amy??? ARIEL PICTURES excess of a word limit of two hun­ Carte. Come see how suggestible BROKAW MEN UNITE! Brokaw women are starved! Juniors and sophomores off cam­ dred and fifty. The deadline for en­ you are . . , HAPPY (21) Birthday John! pus second and/or third tries is 12 p.m., Wednesday night, MAR—You wouldn't intimidate Hope you enjoyed the day inspite terms—your pictures will be taken and all contestants should have a poor housekeeper, would you? of your silly periment. Some boys at 11:30 Saturday, Dec. 6 in River­ their expose’s submitted by mid­ ______—Tramp never learn, but then again some view Lounge. If there are conflicts night, the middle of next week. A G G Y —You’ve meant so much do. Love and Kisses or questions, call Leslie Schwartz Merry Christmas to you all, and we s m is * to us its hard to tell you how much NO REASON!!! Spash or Kathryn Henry, at ext. 6883. hope that your Christmas is a you mean to us. —an admiring merry one. To those who rode the CHRISTMAS PARTY admirer Thanksgiving vans to Chicago: The Second Annual LCF All- Aaaaaayy. This is the Fonz here, A G G Y —We wanted to address You can pick up your two dollar re­ Campus Christmas Party will be and I just wanna tell all you nerds DEAR PPAC members, thanks you a personal, so we addressed fund at 324 Colman on Saturday, held Monday 7-10 p.m. at River­ about a cool party cornin’ up next for letting me be a puppy member. you this personal. —aaa from 10 a.m. till noon. 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See ya MMM —If you aren’t here next name that must be accepted cam­ this summer when you become an pus wide. Want to go on a picnic? -RESUMES PRINTED independent CITY woman of the term who will help me increase my 80's. Love ya, ______D.B. vocabulary??? Besides. I need so­ AT CHRISTMAS —Many ★ White or color stock * Fast Service meone to pick on (tee-hee) Guess thanks and my best wishes to all ★ Typing Service Available BEAR & NUTT, We'll warn w h o ? ? ? ______faculty and student for giving me Paris that you're coming—check Hey you L U N —Thanks for 11 super years on campus. out the sites and men for you. ___ __ Carol Techlin When you get in one of your “baby everything exceedingly, indeed also T*e@pv §ca@i? Joe” moods, hop a plane and meet and too much! Your the best pro­ RON SR.—Who wants creamed chicken anyway?______the guys Of APPLETON INC. us at the local pub. Don't do tegee JJcnow. ______A/afe anything too crazy without us. TO MY FAVORITE SLOB-I How appropriate that Jeff Wisser 323 W. COLLEGE AVE. APPLETON. WIS. 54911 Write soon. Love, Tesch and could pay you back now for all the and the College Avenue Band's final BoobalaFuzj mean things you’ve done to me this performance of 1980 will occur but a day prior to the other Messiah. PNONE 733-6627 QUALITY. QUICK PRINTING BERGER, BERGER—I’m about term, but I don’t think I will. I ’m The future of rock and roll be ap­ to take over your spot in London. just too sweet! your FA VORITE pearing for a triumphant Christ­ Big sis, Little sis will have to con­ ______redhead mas concert in the Viking Room tinue by mail . . . hint, hint. Have a HOW EVER, favorite slob, when tomorrow at 10:15. Come watch the great rest-of-the-year. Love, you least expect it, EXPECT it. I strutter destroy your favorite ______Donna have time. Beware of 2nd term revenge!______Christmas carol. O come all ye TO MY FAVORITE faithful. 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We’ll have to do it again Delta Theta Cribbage Tournament sometime—soon^___ Love, DLG will be held on Saturday, December PRESIDENTIAL ONE-I think 6 at 12:00 noon. An entry fee of we’ve found our voice. $5.00 is required. Free beer will ______—the fifth estate pierce the atmosphere and prizes BRUNO—Where were you at 8 and trophies will be awarded. ojclock? R IK —Enjoy the sacrificial lamb CONKEY’S W A LLY —Where were you at 8 chops.______—Morrison o'clock?^ HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. HOURS: Mon & Fri. 9-9 226 E. College Ave. r A G G Y —Where were you at 8 IL —He of personal-writing genius, Tues. * Thurs. 9-5:30; Sat. 9-5 739-1223 o’clock? whereever you are . . . CHAPPY CHANNUKAH to all. SOON ^fb BE and to all a good knight . . . RELE A SE D —“ How to Become an Mel Object of Ridicule Without Really Trying." or “I WAS A TEENAGE T H RILLED about the culmina­ WALLY” tion of ten weeks of Physics pro­ a campus life publication blem sets and Freshman Studies papers on the sexual proclivities of È We Now Have Our WANTED —Wally-Wally for Plato? Tired of hearing about how a defamation of character. Complai­ certain professor knows nant^ the human race. v , EVERYONE in England (uh-huh)? Christmas Gifts To the other fair, rare, and uni­ Ready to tell your prof what he can que one: Jumping on my bed when do with his Erlenmeyer flask? Then I ’m asleep, talking non-stop when unwind tonight at Plantz! All the I ’m writing a paper, staying up all beer you would care to consume—a Decorations & Cards night—how did we get in that posi­ mere 25 cents for all L.U. students. tion anyway? What kind of a room­ $1 for Senior Citizens, members of mate are you? A great one! Here’s the Iranian Parliament, and Minoo On Display to ;i wild 2nd term!!]______A den walla.______MES CHERES PETITES H AW KEYE and BJ Hope your CHOUX: II ya maintnent un an; stay in London is finestkind. moi je n’ai rien entendue . . . Votre __ Trapper toujours fidele. (irandmaw Rouge 1st Term Textbook Buyback CSC—Happy birthday December SANDY N. —Have a great 10! ____ ♦ Christmas cuddling up with John; MARK YOUR calendar for May Starts M onday, December 8, thru I ’m certainly expecting to really 10, 1981, and come Celebrate with get to know Paul well. ,//< Saturday, December 13 us . . .______THE V IK IN G ROOM manager will be extremely upset if kegs and WALLY GO HOME taps are not returned by the end of RON —You're a Glamour o P.S. Lawrence tee shirts & sweatshirts are on display in the term. She will not hesitate to "Don't" __ _ assess fines To “ M O M ”—Quote for the term: our basement. Just ask to see them. QUIEN — It was a heavily “Too much playing makes for a sedated Thanksgiving but the best frightfully sad situation!" you could get for the money. Your roommate A - R III The DERELICT 5 December 1980 The LAW RENTIAN Page 7

L U o u t o f t o p 2 0 Pio not much to speak of Lawrence University’s < ja t mm unison, “his own mind.’’ basketball powerhouse, similar ¿ m ■ Junior Jack Ehren also said S p o r t s to DePaul, UCLA, Indiana and he was looking forward to the Virginia, rolled to victory in St. Norbert game, but for dif­ their first two outings of the ferent reasons than Piotrowski. 1980-81 campaign. The Vikings “ I want to show St. Norbert registered a 79-65 win over that Lawrence is where I Marian College of Fond du Lac belong. Coach Roberts thinks Sports Profile two weeks ago and then coasted so, Coach Gallus thinks so. I to an 82-62 triumph over kind of think so. I ’ll have to Edgewood in Madison last wait and see. I ’m not sure. General Lee, generally Wednesday night. The team Maybe I ’ll transfer back to St. by Schmiddy Norbert. Maybe I ’ll go to faces St. Norbert tonight at It isn’t easy being a legend. Lawrence for a term and St. home. It isn’t easy having the Norbert for a term. But I know Lawrence officials, still upset hopes, the dreams and the eyes for sure I ’ll spend this summer * over the fact that Delt Tim of a university fixed, unflin­ in Kohler. Not Kohler Hall, White didn’t receive college chingly, upon your every move. Kohler, Wisconsin, the town football’s coveted Heisman It isn’t easy having to go out that I put on the map.” Trophy, were stunned to find and perform each and every Not all of Coach Gallus’ that the Viking cagers were left Tuesday and Thursday even­ out of the A P’s Top 20 rankings troopers are this outspoken. ing, shagging your aching For instance, there is quiet Karl despite their two impressive bones up and down the hard­ Kramer, quiet Pete Bessette non-conference wins. wood to make that last two- s and quiet Ray Smith. All three One LU representative pointer. M pointed to the lack of a big- are the kind of guys you’d like But for L. Lauren Hurlbut The iconic one name ballplayers (such as to bring home to mom. Photo: Dave Willie it’s all in a day’s work. Photo: Arnold I ahi Especially if she likes quiet Ralph Sampson, Mark Aguirre “ I don’t mind being an icon,” guys. or Sam Bowie) as the reason for explained a characteristically facts showing that this is an This individual is none other But the fearsome threesome the Vikings failing to garner na­ cool Lee, “ It ’s the autographs unabashed fallacy, as he moans than tri-captain Jim isn’t so quiet on the basketball tional recognition. that really fry my fanny. Do “What does my 18.2 average court. Bessette, a Clintonville However, after the opening Piotrowski. “ Pio,” who you have any idea what writer’s matter when he gets all of the measures in at 6 -foot-8 when native, pumped in 14 points in two games it appears as if the cramp can do to a hook-shot?” headlines?” As the conversa­ wearing his heels at the Fire the Vikes’ first game and then Vikes do have a player of blue- “Another thing that burns tion returns to his past exploits, took scoring honors with 19 chip calibre, one who is ready to Alarm, poured in six points my butt,” bursts the stoic Hurlbut regains his composure against Edgewood. In the latter take his place in the national against Marian and fired in 12 Hurlbut as his cool exterior and characteristic eloquence. game, the curly-haired spotlight, despite playing in the in the Edgewood contest. But melts, “ is the amount of “ I ’ve done my part for sophomore connected on 9 of 14 large shadow of Rob Cohen for Piotrowski does more than publicity given my former best Lawrence athletics,” asserts shots in addition to hauling in the past three seasons. score. He is also known as friend and still mediocre athlete the Main Man as he eases his 14 rebounds. , “chairman of the boards,” Dean Walsh.” Hurlbut feels prickly posterior back into his Kramer, a deadly outside securing 14 rebounds in the that, since it was his tutelage autograph-model lazyboy. shooter, netted 15 points in the opener and a bundle against the which transformed ,Walsh from “ From now on I concentrate on Marian contest and contributed Eagles. a bumbling signal-caller out of academics, and if the accolades six points and a bundle of “You ain’t seen nothing yet,” Chippewa Falls into an ac­ come my way, so be it. I ’m tired assists against Edgewood. said Piotrowski. “ Wait until complished gridiron general, he of extending myself to the Smith, probably the best the St. Norbert game. As cap­ deserves the same kind of credit limits of my physical and men­ tain of this team, excuse me, tri­ given Knute Rockne, Vince tal endurance, only to be ig­ captain, I feel I have an obliga­ Lombardi and others of their nored time and again by the tion to show up for the games. character molding ilk. “And local and national media.” And once I show up, the rest is now,’’ blubbers a crushed Reflecting on his past triumphs history. Not history like Pro­ Numero Uno, “ sports writers and inevitable future glory, Lee fessor Chaney’s, but history, have even labelled him the key stated candidly, “ I ’ve earned it like blocked shots, rebounds, to Kohler’s IM basketball suc­ all, that is to say, I ’ve earned it tip-ins, baseline jumpers, cess last year.” General Lee myself, or, rather, it’s all been assists. I ’m psyched. And when cannot be consoled by hard earned by me...” I ’m psyched, I ’m awesome. And when I ’m awesome, I ’m suffering from delusions of grandeur.’’ The two other tri-captains, junior Karl Kramer and senior Brian Fenhaus, were in com­ plete agreement. “ Pio has really r Photo: Dave Wille } come into his own,’’ they said in Photo: Dave Willie L e v i s shooting redhead in the con­ ference, accounted for a two- game total of 20 points. It’s Sure Nice In both battles, LU shot well over 50%. Cam Jackson ex­ at the f o n t ' 4 - plained that it was because the Doing Business team made more than half of their shots. Dave Knopp seem­ With ed to be in general consensus with him quipping, “ I always 'Ptace, People Like You agree with everybody. I ’m not mon cum. here to cause trouble. I just want to play ball.’’ Knopp, in- THANKS cidently, is averaging 3.0 a 223 E. College Ave. game, considerably down from Your Exclusive LEVI Store last year’s grade point average. A p p le to n , Jim Muffins Pio would like it alot if you’d (across from Gim bels) go out to Alexander Gym W is c o n s in tonight to watch the St. Norbert game.

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Corny conquers College Bowl Player of ttye Week "Me, I know,” stammered a “Wally’s recent lobotomy, forc­ crew in the deciding match. buzzer-pushing John Bedell, ing him to withdraw from the Having already suffered one fumbling all over himself to at­ competition,” as the major fac­ defeat, the Smith contingent tract the moderator’s attention, tor contributing to his usually was forced to score two con­ ‘‘It’s Einsteinium!” “No,” cor­dim-witted faction’s un­ secutive victories in order to rected stumble-tongued precedented success. cart home the hallowed hard­ master -of-ceremonies Scott It was all Corny in the win­ ware. In the first match Chase. “The active ingredient ner’s bracket, however, spew­ Moran’s mind turned blank and in a Marguerita is tequila.” ing out niggling bits of trivial Corny could only mumble about Hanging his head in utter and ticky-tacky left and right to the merits of small house life, well-deserved dejection, the bury unfortunate opponents while the astute, commanding abrasive Bedell, second only to beneath an encyclopedic col­ and omniscient Bern smacked Gary Zlevor in this year’s most ossus of utterly irrelevant his buzzer into submission in offensive freshman competi­ Chaney-bait. Waiting in the rendering the contest a game of tion, solemnly watched his wings throughout the team’s solitaire in which there team go down to defeat at the first four encounters, special bewildered opponents were left hands of a predictably erudite weapon Terry Moran, lurking in vainly striving to invoke the Phi Delt II squad in early Col­ the periphery, earned his seat muse of Ralph Whitehead and lege Bowl competition. by ostentatiously buzzing in Co. In the second match, The first round of the cerebral to the mind-boggling: ‘‘What however, Bern was beaten to conflagration saw some predic­ Shakespearean ruler fathered the buzzer as Julie Thome and table massacres as well as some Goneril?” With a triumphant, Tony Hurtig broke their silence surprising triumphs. Jim Cor­ and carried Cornelius’ pedants “ Lear, of course.” Appropriate­ In a stunning move which has left Lawrence administrators nelius’ foursome put on an awe­ to the College Bowl Champion­ ly awed, all competition bowed speechless and the Physical Education Department reeling, Coach inspiring display of cranial ship. In a final burst of down until the nail-biting Gene Davis recently announced his retirement from the Lawrence quickness in buzzing to an easy knowledge-flaunting, Corny ex­ finale. faculty. “ It’s hard for me to leave,” sobbed an emotion-filled victory, while an upstart Delt Out of the volatile loser’s claimed, “Terry, this is trivial team led by Campus strongman stuff; we’ve taxed our brains notice-giver, “ But with Torcivia graduating there’s nothing left for bracket emerged the team of me here. Everyone else on the cross country team can outrun me.” Terry Smith overwhelmed both Kelvin Smith, a brash group led long enough; that nothing is Phi Delt I and Phi Delt II. amiss tis’ clear; to see the way When asked what he plans to do after nearly 20 years o f wat­ by hard-nosed arch­ ching people run around in circles, the Coach explained that his When asked to comment on the you buzzed on Lear.” As conservative Dan Bern, to ^ waivers had already been picked up by Prange’s, where he will be source of his team’s sudden in­ sabbatical-talking philosopher challenge the Cornelius brain- employed as a mannequin in the men’s underwear department. Ex- tellectuality, Terry pointed to Bertrand Goldgar would say, 1 plained the future trow-jockey, “ It’s a living.” “they were all over the material.” V Ferk shackled with commitments, could have been eight player Broomball Fever — Catch It! the importance of winter find oneself sprawled helplessly by one who has been there man with 13 points. Aggressive Not by Wally broomball in maintaining one’s ' on the ice rink? “Yes,” com­ An apparent apathy toward defensive play by the Vikes Yes, it’s that time of year purpose and preserving a mented the ever-obliging pic­ girl’s basketball at Lawrence seemed the essence of victory. again. It ’s the season when dor­ hatred for all that is static. ture of tranquility, Sam Levin, lends itself to a small but en- Welhoefer, the quick young mitory maids cringe at the Remarked an eager Delt, an­ “Where else can one legitimate­ thusiatic group of seven freshman, had 8 steals and thought of broomless closets ticipating another marginal ly break broom handles with women. (A possible explanation Wills followed with five. Chap­ and unswept halls, dirt eluding year, “Wally will lead us to yet one’s forehead and not get bill­ is the increasing interest for IM man and Arnosti were all over their inefficient mops which another tie.” ed? At least the players don’t bowling.) These seven include the boards, recovering an as­ follow hopelessly in relentless Speaking perhaps more in­ press charges against one seniors Susie “ Pucky” Friend tounding 25 rebounds (15 and daily pursuit. Appleton’s first nocently than realistically, it another. It’s all clean and Laura Hirsch, junior Deb 10 rebounds resspectively). substantial snow last week seems his piercing analysis of fun...death is a secondary con­ Jaryszak, sophomores Robin The Viking women will play marked more than mere that violent, blood-chilling sideration.” Elaborating on Chapman and Deb Wills and two home games this weekend. seasonal change, holiday blues, game was slightly twisted by Sammy's bitter appraisals, the newcomers Carol Arnosti and On Saturday at 1:00 p.m. the or the hasty completion of personal biases; for broom ball effervescent Graham Satherlie Thesea Welhoefer. Women will entertain Ripon. unresearched term papers. No, is an exhilarating game. remarked, assessing his only The Vikes’ season opener On Sunday, at the same time, Characterized not by stasis, but friend’s views, “ Yeah, it’s a resulted in an impressive 63-39 the women will challenge the rather by ugliness, brute force, sport Phi Delt and D.G. alike victory over Madison’s Norwegian National Women’s and physical dexterity, the can play. The difference is that Edgewater College on Tuesday. Basketball team (we think that game has evolved from relative the Phi Delts never lose, re­ Leading the offensive attack is the name). Buses will be runn­ obscurity to occupy the very maining consistent with their was Jaryszak with 18, followed ing for both games, please at­ focus of Lawrentian IM events. ‘win’win’ attitude and the by Arnosti with 15 and Chap­ tend. Remarked the ever-progressive D.G.’s are never scored upon, Dateline Fogel, co-IM director, remaining consistent with their “Even I don’t dare regulate ‘no way’ attitude. this modern-day ritual. We’re The sport, then, is venerated toying with people’s by all circles, and even campus m w u d / w w i livelihoods, not digestive leader Dean Walsh can attest to “ Let's face it, they’re all jealous of us.” systems. A face-off is not a its exquisite appeal. “ Hell,” the fallen bag of cookies.” “ I can exuberant Dean exorted, “ I —pedestal dweller, Sam Levin attest to that,” offered a didn’t go on the football characteristically ignorant avenue. But I think I deserve sääÄssä Freshman Howard Cohn, “ I ’ve disciplinary probation anyway. never played broomball. But If I don’t break windows I ’ve eaten cookies. Dave Wille downtown, I’m just going to Temperatures rising. tells me the two are unrelated, bust some heads on the ice. I ’m it signalled something more so 1 guess I ’m being irrelevant. a football player; I simply can't than earth’s orientation in I better go write my Engels control myself. Besides, I space or the traumatically early paper.” already broke a Phi Delt win­ termination of Fall Term. It Ah, broomball - the very dow with a snowball.” Dean seems that with winter nearly fabric of societal stability. breaks down into genuine tears Miller Brewing Company upon us and the usual frigidity Where else can one vent one’s under the strain of this emo­ around us, that great staple of frustrations in a socially unac­ tional revelation, then adds, and L.B.J. Distributors IM participation, Broomball, is ceptable manner, yet still avoid “ I ’m sorry. Actually I ’m not even prepared for the broomball Present once again the guiding beacon arrest and imprisonment? of athletic life. No one, not even Where else can one, with the in­ season yet. I don’t have a Wally Chambers, symbol of tent to kill, come inches within broom. But the Delts tell me The Second Annual quadrangle justice, can deny murdering someone, only to lead pipes are legal this year.” And with that, Dean waltzes Phi Delta Theta away. Broomball, we await you. V o l l e y b a l l Cribbage Tournament S t a n d i n g s Suprem acy Cup Standings Men's Division W omen’s Division Wallies 13-1 Sage 440 Plantz 375 *Cash Prizes *Trophys Kohler 10-3 Delt 275 Ormsby 315 Sig Ep-Pi Phi 10-3 Kohler 265 Colman 205 t i Colman 10-4 Colman 240 Theta 100 Staff This Saturday” 9-5 Trever 210 Kohler 90 Plantz NOON 3-9 Plantz 200 Sage 80 Phi Delt 3-7 Phi Delt 190 DG 80 Figi 2-8 Ormsby 185 Pi Phi Contact x6786CHRIS MITCHELL 70 Trever 2-9 Sig Ep 120 Trever X6787BRYAN TORCIVIA 35 Beta 0-13 Beta 1 70