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Student ~wspaper of Widener llniversity Volume 51INumber 2 Friday, September 19, 1997 "Broken trust" between Wilson .and Widener
By Anthony Leone "It's a broken trust," Wilson said, Assistant News· Editor going on to say she feels Widener broke its promise to keep the house a dignified The Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority has place. She also said that relations moved into new quarters this year - a between her and the university are closed. house 13th and Potter streets that used to ''I'll have nothing to do with that house the university art museum. Not school again," she said. everyone is happy about it. Rebecca Warda, collections manager Eleanor Wilson, a Massachusetts for the art museum, said the museum had woman whose family used to own the to be moved out of the house. The envi home, is upset that the university will no ronment was too damp and the lights had longer use it as an art museum. to be placed too close to the paintings, Wilson's mother, Florence Wetherill she said. Both conditions can damage Wilson, left the house to St. Paul's works of art. In the new museum, she Episcopal Church when she died in 1980. said, the lights are a good distance away Church officials felt they could not afford from the paintings and there is a better the home, so they approached Wilson storage area to keep the art work safe. about selling the old house to Widener. "She wanted her mother's house to be During an interview with The Dome, an art museum, but . practically it can't The forme·r residence of the Art Museum which now Wilson said the courts allowed her moth be," Warda said. "I was sorry that she was houses the sorority Sigma Sigma Sigma er's will to be broken so the university upset and I wish she could understand." Olympics and City Team Ministries. like to clean the carpets and reupholster - -CbUlt1' !HI~ouse.-Wilson wanted the The sisters of Tri-Si'gma are pleased Daniels said there will never be any some of the chairs left to them from the house to have a dignified use, and she did with their new house. parties in the new home, because she and art museum. not object to an art museum. "All we talked about last year was our her sisters do not want any of the furni Daniels said she would welcome a But this year, when the art museum new house," said Beth Daniels, the presi ture to be damaged. The only parties they visit from Wilson. was moved into the new University dent of the sorority. She said Tri-Sig was may have will be at other sorority or fra "We want to keep the house the way Center, the school decided to use the picked for the house because of their high ternity houses, she said. house as a residence for one of the Greek G.P.A. and because of their community Tri-Sigma would like to do some Mrs. Wilson and the school left it for us," organizations. service with groups such as Special remodeling to the old home. They would she said. Widener gets WIRED II 'J" iee""e""4",a,,,ee
'T"to __ II _...... '.1 .. By Lori Townsend network. The facuity, staff, and adminis Staff Writer tration are also being connected to the new network with the same network kits A major network infrastructure as the ones for the students being con brothers of upgrade is being felt by the students, fac nected. Director oflnformation Services, Theta were recently ulty and administration. It has been in the Linda Taylor says, "It is putting connec Isaddened by the news that planning and processing stages for the tivity at every desktop, every classroom, of their beloved mem- past two years by Information and every pillow at every dorm room." Technology Services (ITS). Half of the The old backbone of the computer net time, ITS was in the planning stages of work for the main campus has been the upgrade and the other half was spent replaced by the the Acronymous Transfer on the implementation process. The lea~ Mode (ATM) network. The importance of person for this upgrade is the Director of this network is that it is the type of net Technology, Gary Haberman. Right now work that will allow the university to the upgrade is concentrated on the main carry data, voice, and video over the same campus, but there are plans for the cabling plant. The testing of this network Delaware and Harrisburg campuses. began in May of this year, and has con This new network is affecting the uni tinued throughout the entire summer. versity in many ways with many changes The new network has been created to occurring within the computing depart meet the necessities of the university's ment known as ITS and within the func needs in the present, and in the future. tions of the university. A major part of the ITS (Computer Seryices) went through a upgrade that involves the students is aggressive acquisition bid throughout the called Widener Information Resources In network industry, and secured a good Every Dorm (WIRED). The residential competitive price from all the vendors halls have been cabled and most, if not all taking place in this process. While ITS of them have been connected to access was looking into a new network, they the network. The students need to pur kept in mind the high demand on campus chase a network kit provided by the uni versity in order to be connected to the continued on page 6 Quote of the Week: "Who's the winner tonight, huh? Mikey. Mikey's the winner." --Trent, Swingers Page 2 THE DOME Friday, September 19, 1997 EDITORIAL PAaE
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There are two sides to every argument. In the "battle" over the new house of the Sigma By 'Betsy Ferris Sullivan recommends that students invest Sigma Sigma sorority, things aren't all flowers and candy. Elanor Wilson, the daughter Staff Writer in The Club', if nothing else it can work of the previous owner of the house on 13th and Potter street, does not see the sorori as a theft deterrent. ty's move as beneficial to anyone. She even goes as far as to bash Widener in a recent When was the last time you went to Widener staff and students are article in the Delaware County Daily TImes. She seems to view sororities as "snob WAWA for a snack and came back to required to register their vehicles with bish," who throw "nasty parties sometimes," and may desecrate the reason why her campus and the closest parking spot was Campus Safety, and obtain a parking per mother lC?ft the house to Widener. There is no reason for this animosity, however. As a ten minute walk from your dorm. Or, mit. Parking stickers are available to any stated in our front page article, Tri Sigma has the highest GPA on campus and is not how about all of you commuters... can student and there is no limit to the num involved in any business that would defame their living quarters. What Ms. Wilson is you find a spot on campus if you don not ber of stickers they will supply to the also not aware of is the fact that sororities in general are not allowed to throw "nasty come to Widener by 8 .' ,. $1 • I"nrnrnunity. The prices parties," and do not condone alcoholic beverages on the premesis. Tri Sigma, as do all am. The lack of park as follows:
ing availability has .' IResidents $30 per aca- of their ' fellow sororities, strive to maintain a level of respect and behavior that is ., .. z;;--; -·'r~. "llL4.. -:.' to. become a steadily year, Day . expected from the faculty and student body. l ~, . NCb. Another point that Ms. Wilson makes is that she would have taken more action if there growing problem at $20, and was something put down on paper. This in itself shows that Widener probably didn't Widener for some Students $10. plan on the house being the first and final home for the Widener Art Gallery. The deci time. sion to change with the times was completely under the jurisdiction of the administra The issue of park PARKING tion. One of the directors of the Art Museum even stated to the Times that the house ing may, however, was in fact a bad place for the works of art. Taking their responsibility seriously, they be an issue of lack quickly found a new, better and more appropriate home for the art that is even more parking but rather accessible. With the change, Widener gains a lovely house for a sorority determined to matter of maintain its dignity, and a more visible area to display art that deserves to be preserved. nience. Mr. ·problem and an incon Sullivan, Director venience. There are r - - - .------.- -- .- .-, Campus Safety, feels possible solutions to that the problems cen the increasing prob I All letters to the editors or opinio'n pieces must be submitted I ter more around stu-~ ''M'"'! lem. Through the dents' desire to walk. There are many lots demolition of fraternity houses and the with a name and phone number in order to be published. available to us, however many students acquisition of the "Luke Motors" proper I ,I want the spot right next to the door, not ty there are now many new open areas I. No anonymous letters or articles will be accepted. ,I the spot five or ten minutes walking dis which could potentially become parking tance from the door. There are many lots lots. It will be up to Widener administra : Submissions must be received before Tuesday evening: available to drivers, for example across tion to use this space wisely. Another from Kirkbride, behind the health center, option is to cut down on the number of for publication in the current week. Letters may be edited and behind ACN. The only restricted vehicles all together by limiting the num I I parking is behind Old Main, which is ber of parking permits to the number of reserved from 7:30 am to 6:00 p.m. spots available instead of the current sys I . . due to space constraints. .. 1 Parking is also prohibited on 14th street tem of unlimited permits. At many • •. . ... _.~ l - I :"'...... I .. . _ • .....-. ~. .-~ , for safety reasons. schools it is common practice for only L-~ .- - _ ·· ~ - _ - _ ~ _ . _ - _ ~ ..:J .__ -_ ...,; __ I can understand wanting your car to upper c1assmento be permitted to have be relatively close for safety reasons. cars on campus, thi s too would reduce Personally I like to be able to check on traffic. The Dome my car regUlarly. Concerning the issue of The volume of cars produced by com the safety for your car, Widener holds the muters and staff is an issue that little can Widener University view that it must be a shared responsibil be done to change, however, Widener Box 1175 ity between the community and Campus could consider delegating parking lots to Safety. Campus safety does patrol the such drivers. When all is said and done Chester, PA 19013 parking lots at night in order to discour the issue of parking is just something we (610) 499-4421 age car damage etc., but as a community all must live with for now. Keep in mind we must also be aware of any suspicious the importance of community awareness, and once in awhile maybe even consider The Dome is published by the students of Widener University for looking situations, and report to security immediately if we do see a problem. Mr. parking those extra steps away. the college community on Fridays during the academic year, except during final examinations and immediately following vacations. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily coincide with those of Even pocket change can build a library . ' ' the administration. It is Dome policy that unsigned letters to the edi- tor will not be accepted. Mail subscription price is $15 per year. Postage paid by Chester, Pa. 19013.
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Assistant News Editor: Anthony Leone By Jeff Keller to raise money to provide the students of Special to The Dome the school with a library, which presently Campus Life Editor: Doug Ferguson they do not have. On May 5, 1997 the On April 24, 1997 Pi Lambda Phi donation was formally presented to the Sports Edito[: Rick Evans Fraternity and Sigma Sigma Sigma principal, Mr. Kelly, and the Project Sorority hosted a social for the greek Coordinater Sherry Ryden by Kim Staff Writers: David McCormick, Ian Progin, ' & Lori Townsend . community. At this social, contributions Redmond of Sigma Sigma Sigma were taken at the entrance for a commu Sorority and Jeff Keller of Pi Lambda Phi nity service project. Contributions ranged Fraternity. Tom Feeney 'Adyisor: from pocket change to $5 per person, A fundraiser is currently being accumulating to total $250, in- approxi planned for this year. If anyone is inter The Dome does not endorse any advertiser or accept responSibility mately four hours. ested in making a contribution to our for claims or actions made by the advertisers. The money was donated to the Stetser neighboring community'S children, you Elementary School Library Project. This can contact either Kim Redmond at ext. project started as an idea, and continues 7005 orJeff Keller at ext. 7749. Friday, September 19, 1997 THE DOME Page 3 C A H PUS L' f E.
Involvement Fair alerts students,to numerous p~ssibilities '
By Stacey Thomas volunteer groups as the Rotaract Club Staff' Writer and Widener Big Friends also did their share of recruitment. Rotaract is based on On September 15, 1997, Widener volunteering and community service, University once again hosted its annual while Widener Big Friends is an after Involvement Fair on University Walk. school program aimed at helping children The event was full of information about from St. Paul CME Church Also repre ways to become involved on campus . At sented was Widener's campus radio sta 11:00 a.m., over 90 clubs and organiza tion, WDNR, which received a good tions set out to recruit new members. response from students, especially from Students came out with their own mission the class of 2001. Active members of in mind: to get involved. each club were present to give an inside The clubs and organizations represent view of what each club is about. The ed in the fair ranged from fraternities to effort put into the fair by each and every volunteer groups. The sorority of Phi group was astounding. Sigma Sigma, based on philanthrophy The Philadelphia radio station Q\o2 and scholarship, received a huge amount broadcast live from University Walk dur of support from the student body. Such ing this event. Widener was chosen to QI02 helped bring out more students to the Involvement Fair
.' . 1""'( " ~ ' . ,.~.~. " ,. ,(. , '. participate in "College Kickoff," a Q\o2 "gives students a chance to find out what :~ . ': • . ~ , :.:' 'f ,( • • ' .' 'fJ l ." .• •••" • . ' ... • c. ~ " program that airs every day from 12:00 groups or organizati ons they could get \. \i. " .. .. ,..--. .. ~ - .;'; • .~" .....op • .~; ...... III . , .-.".:-...... 4 ...... ' ; •• ". ".' p.m. to I :00 p.m. Fitness expert Donna involved in ." Kaminski also said that he ', . ;,; " .. Storm, known for her twelve o'clock would like more organizations to be rep .: .-, .. ',-?'" ..... ;,.:: . . workout, represented Q I 02. Disco songs resented at the Involvement Fair. , ~\# • .:-' . ,'i,\ " such as "Shame" and "Shake Your Margaret Gwynn, a freshman, summed ~ .~' .~, ;~t Groove Thang" Were sent through the air up this year's Involvement Fair in one .. ~,;.. -- waves while students participated in word: "informative." This year, many . . ~ . ~. ~ : :) . ~ - ! ( ;' ,ot ''''1.' ' ' !.",' ' Ii games and workout exercises. Prizes such freshmen came out and signed up for , , ." , .,, ",1'1. ' ~'"\ ' , ... ..•.' - ~ . .. ~,1r .. ; ~\', " /, ,."• '• .••••. _ -:..• '.-' . as posters, keychains, and refrigerator almost every club present at the "_. :' _ ....,,:"1 , ,. ' .~ ' '-,- magnets were given out to students. Involvement Fair. D When asked about Widener's campus, Students who missed the Involvement ~;~~. _ .~?j j i __. ';.df4 .\~ , . Donna Storm described it as being "beau Fair can still have an opportunity to sign f5_~~ .: ~c. ::- :~ tiful with friendly people." up by calling the Student Activities ~=_ ... JI~ . " . ," _. .~ .; One of the masterminds behind this Office at (610) 499-4411. They can also .- ~~ ",,_._ •• _ ~_:11;2) ,' .1 -~' event was Steve Kaminski, advisor of stop by the Student Activities Office Student Activities. When asked about the located on the lower level of the ~ .~-.... ,~-~fil, .. ."~ .' , , -.;;. .. ..:: ..... ~ ...... _ .o.r .... "..... event, he said that the Involvement Fair University Center. Widener University professor awarded Lindback Award for Excellence
Press Release his master's degree from the University of MMore fUI f1aan South Dakota, and his bachelor's degree Widener University Professor Marc A. from Ohio University. 'PULP FICTION'! Brodkin of Sewell,N.J., has been named Widener University is a multi-campus, It'll keep you the recipient of the Lindback Foundation comprehensive teaching institution offer captivated fro. ing doctoral, master's, bachelor's, and Award for Distinguished Teaching. st.rt to filis~!· associate's degrees through its eight University President Robert J. Bruce pre . lint CWIiIW, KSJII.1Y iIOlIM, sented the award at a recent ceremony. schools and colleges. Nearly 8,200 stu The Lindback Award, provided by the dents arc served by the University's three ·'Grosse Point Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback campuses in Chester and Harrisburg, Pa. Blank' is at Foundation of Philadelphia, is granted and Wilmington, Delaware. every two years for the promotion of the top of teaching excellence. The recipient of the our hit list!· $3,000 award is selected by the Truman ·1IitWt IIIapit, GWi10II University president. ·Hilarious, Dr. Brodkin, an associate professor Foundation and coordinator of the biology depart smart .Id sexy!U • Sera Idwri. ment in the College of Arts and Sciences, Scholarships WHDIi-lV /NIC. 1OST0Nj has taught at Widener since 1989. He has a reputation as an excellent teacher who Students are invited to apply for a UA true original. is able to motivate students at all levels Truman Foundation Scholarship. Wonderfully and clearly convey complex biological To be eligible, a student must be a concepts in his lectures and labs. He invent;ve!U U.S. citizen, have a GPA above 3.3, and ·DmWtbc:. teaches courses in immunology, which is be a full-time student with junior stand SOHT. WORID'NID! UDIO his research specialty, and in microbiolo ing. Concrete evidence of a commitment GROSSE POINTE gy. He developed and teaches a food to a career in public service is al so nec UA microbiology course for Widener's essary. Such evidence could take the brilliant film!" School of Hospitality Management and a form of volunteer work or internships . U lwica, graduate histology course for the with non-profit organizations. WMJD.T'l INlCI O«AGO BEVlN A ·LANK>iI T ~ l.N O f University's physical therapy program. Each year, the Truman Foundation "Clever, fresh In 1991 , Dr. Brodkin was awarded a selects approximately 85 stude'nts for three-year, $90,000 National Institutes of scholarships in the amount of $3,000 for and funny!" ,Molt ~Ii By Robert Tacey more emotional experience to witness it Co-Editor-In-Chief live. "You know, that's the thing with us," said Gracey, "you really have to come see samadhi, n (Sanskrit). A state of ecsta us play the songs in front of you to get the tic absorption in the Divine. feeling." The crashing opening chords of This tenn can be viewed as a summa "Rattlesnake" signaled the beginning of tion of the latest chapter in , if you will, what would be a feast for the eyes and The Book of Li ve. (Not to be confused ears. As newly coifed (and blonde, at with the Tibetan Book of the Dead, which that) lead sin ger Ed Kowalczyk stepped was the in spi rati on for the Th rowing toward the microphone, the audi ence Copper trac k, "T.B .D.") The spiritual reacted so resoundingly that it was audi concept of samadhi , from which the title ble to those enj oying a moggy summer of the band's latest album, Secret night across the ri ver on South Street. Samadhi was drawn , may be hard to The stage itself was massive, framed in understand on a physical level. In a phone the bac kground by three tall metal interview conducted in June, drummer columns, while four arches and a fe w Chad Gracey elaborated on the subject, chandeliers were suspended from the "it's a spiritual reali zati on, and it's some ceiling. All featured intricate designs thing that we, as a band, go through etched in large pieces of copper. sometimes on stage when we're playing." The band, dressed for the most part in He admitted it is not an easy concept to black, fonned a circle as lead guitarist Lead singer Ed Kowalczyk takes a break from singing to check out the crowd grasp, "It's hard to explain unless you do Chad Taylor strummed the opening riff of photos by Robert Tacey it, but you sort of go out of your body. "Lakini's Juice." Freed from the con- - their songwriting was showcased on three ment and the entire crowd's singing of straight selections from Secret Samadhi. "Did you give it up ?" in uni son . All three, "Graze," "Unsheathed" and The encore started quietl y with "meri "Ghost," begin slowly and build to a ca," as it only featured Kowalczyk sonic explosion during the chorus. - Underneath the punch of the music are emotional, somewhat mysteri ous, lyri cs penned by Kowalczyk. Whether as heart felt as "Where did I go wrong?/ I never needed this before/ I need a woman to help me feel," 'Or as prosaic as "every body's here/ puke stinks like beer," they are effec ti ve in fl eshing out the particul ar theme of the song. The second half of the set saw more of the band's hits churned out. The appear ance of their slap at small town life, "Shit Towne," was no surprise, as it has always been a crowd favorite. The already sar donic lyrics were given an extra jolt, as Kowalczyk sang, "God bless you baby/ God bless America," while Dahlheimer Guitarist Chad Taylor and Kowalczyk during "Century" joined Taylor on backing vocals at the end of the song. Inventive lighting was Kowalczyk put the guitar down for The best shows are the ones that you real straints of a guitar, Kowalczyk took this used during "All Over You," which left "Lakini's Juice" ly can't remember." opportunity to roam about the stage, a the audience bathed in a green hue, while If that is so, then there is a good practice he indulged in for most of the "Turn My Head" was proven to still be a singing, while Dahlheimer provided gui chance that the band will not remember show. While Taylor, Gracey and bassist beautiful song even without the benefit of tar. Taylor and Gracey returned following their brilliant show at the Sony Patrick Dahlheimer ripped through the the orchestration. One of the more the song, and the band pushed forward song, Kowalczyk danced and bounced through adrenilized versions of about in such a fashion that the audience "Heropsychodreamer" and "I Alone," could almost see the music flowing leading up to the ultimate finale. through him. The band then proceeded to An extended rendition of "White, dive directly into the next song, thi s time Discussion" has become the closing sta opting for one of the hit singles from ple of most Live shows and a definitive Throwing Copper, "Selling the Drama." highlight. At one point Kowalczyk left This would be the first of quite a few the stage, and the band started to wind songs perfonned from the album during things down. He reappeared decked out the show, while their first record, Mental in a purple sequins shirt and matching Jewelry, was all but ignored in the set list. boa, and the song continued for a few Acting as spokesman for the band, more minutes. As the final chords faded , Kowalczyk did refer to the venue as, they departed, offering the simple "good "Camden ... Philly ... whatever." He went bye" and "thank you." on to say that, "I've checked with my Live maintain a high level of energy elder advisors, and there is the possibility throughout their shows, and it can't help to go 'there' tonight." This statement but spill over into the audience. The seemed to get lost on the crowd of twen crowd could be seen dancing, screaming, ty-thousand plus, as it was hard to hear singing and holding hands with lovers him over much of the crowd noise. throughout the show. The concert-goer Where "there" was wasn't made exactly was able to leave the show with their own clear, but more than likely he was allud interpretations, which meant they didn't Taylor provided many guitar solos have to absorb the different spiritual ing to the idea of samadhi, and the spiri throughout the night Blockbuster Entertainment Center on tual level within the music. Mostly, he themes conveyed in the music. Gracey August 8th. This stop on the Secret stuck to asking the crowd, "So, how ya' humorous moments of the show found wanted to make sure that point was clear. Samadhi World Tour 1997 was their first feeling now?" during the breaks between Kowalczyk awkwardly substituting Sally "It doesn't have to be on some crazy spir show in the Philadelphia area since a the songs, which was reminiscent of R.E.M.'s Jessy Raphael for Geraldo in the opening itual level, it can be on a very conscious ater tour which brought them to the Michael Stipe, who has a habit of repeat line of "Freaks." Live did throw in a few level... that's what music is about, I Tower Theater the day the album was ing the phrase, "Here's another song ... " surprises by playing "Iris," and choosing think." Whatever the level, there's a good released in February. As powerful as the while perfonning. "Operation Spirit" to close the set. The guarantee that everyone walked away music is on their albums, it is a much The fonnula which Live employ in latter benefited from a reworked arrange- from this Live show with something. Friday, September 19, 1997 THE DOME PageS E. N T E. R T A , N H E. N T Movie Review: The Game l Widener € ~:.-::::_ _ _ 11~ __ . ... L ~ ... ~_~ r ... L~ ... _~ .. ..J By Doug rt:cgusun pulling the strings of this twisted exer WIRED Campus Life Editor cise. rontinued Jrompage 3 I David Fincher, the hot new director Starring: Michael Douglas, Sean Penn who brought us 'Seven two years ago, 'needed for access for the internet and' Running Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes brings this story of suspense and danger world wide services provided, access to Rated: R for violence and profanity with a great vision. His camera work is e-mail and the Wolfgram card catalogue Review:*** out of ** ** remarkable, he uses fluorescent shoots, system. After a few months the plan was old 8mm footage of a family birthday and presented to the university, and was Every year, each one of us gets to cel many quick shots to bring you to the edge approved. Since the plan has been ebrate a birthday, whether we like It or of your theater seat. Sean Penn only has approved, There has been conduit work not. We all age, and when we celebrate, three small scenes, but plays a paranoid done, over 600 miles of copper cabling we usually share thi s event with our with the best of them (Oliver Stone eat has been replaced by fib er optic cabling friends and family. Along with this cele your heart out.) All in all, The Game is in more than 60 buildings in the process bration of life and our ascension to death, one adventure you should set some time of being connected to the new network. people usually give us gifts that we don 't aside for in the next couple of weeks, There has been the design of the new net need, and cannot use to show they care before The Peacemaker and Kiss the work and the data communications that Michael Douglas stars in the for our well-being. It is thi s tradition of Girls hit theaters. have also taken place in the past several gift giving that is the focus of the new thriller The Game photos courtesy Entertainment Weekly months. thriller The Game, in theaters now. Not many universities of our size Michael Douglas plays Nicholas Van Francisco. have the advanced technology that will Owen, a wealthy investment banker who What starts out as a series of pranks be able to bring us into the twenty-first has few friends and family members in turns into a fight for life, as the stakes of his life, leading him to be cold and cut the game take a drastic turn for the worse. century as this new network enables us to throat. One day, he has a surprise visit From hired assassins to killer cab drivers, do. According to Taylor, "We are among from his brother Conrad, played by Sean everyone is out to do away with Nicholas, the first universities of our size to Penn, who gives him a gift certificate to a and end the game. When the real motive "implement this type of technology to business called Consumer Recreation of CRS is revealed, you will realize just this level." She also commented, "We Services. It seems that CRS is in the how slick these people really are, and are technologically out front with a lot 0 business of supplying people with the how good they were at covering tbeir institutions that are bigger than our perfect gift, a game of sorts, that is every own tracks. The climax of the film takes selves." thing a person needs to add a little spice place on the CRS rooftop, and is shot to their life. After completing a series of with such nail biting tension that you will examinations, Nicholas embarks on his be counting the seconds until Nicholas game through the streets of San solves the mystery and finds out who is Chad·Gracey talks about Live, Secret Samadhi, and making music By Robert Tacey definitely a great song, but it's not one of Co-Editor in Chief my favorites. "Gas Hed Goes West," though, is one of my favorites. The change in sound on Secret Samadhi was something you guys ,. It seemed the video (for "Lakini's wanted to pursue, but didn't go in say - ~~ ~. Juice") p'ortrayed the sensuality you ing "All right, we're going to make a talked about with the songs you wrote drastically different record." ~. , ~ ' ,- ,;:::.;., down there. ",... ~ ~.," Right, exactly, it was just a very natural --'/"'.1 - ',- ~... ,. ,,' Yeah, definitely. The director definitely change, as has been with the two records . , lIT. . . " , : . picked up on the underlying sexual ener gy, and sort of transformed it into this previous as well. ... !...... •. '- . . _..... I!!:..~ .. ,, <~~ " - .~1<' crazy ... orgy, with lard. The white stuff is I thought there was a big change . . . lard, it supposed to be a sexual lubricant. between Mental Jewelry and Throwing ,. ~ -. I don't know where that came from. Copper. On Throwing Copper you shot . away from the more acoustic kind of ..fTl . '/ ,11'1II'/ - "',' -.II;; It seems like white is a running theme songs, and then this one almost went in ;7.;/,' .'. ' . . in the two videos so far, I know the a dark area. ~ third, "1Orn My Head" has hit MTV . . " f " .,/, . ~ As you said it was the lard in "Lakini's , .' . ~/ . . It definitely wertt a little darker, I think, Juice" and the milk in "Freaks." we went to Jamaica to do some recording, photo courtesy Radioactive Records photo by Robert Tacey and actually do some writing, I should come in with maybe a beat, or does the band heading in a certain direction, Yeah, we had discussed doing something say. We wrote three songs down there that Chad Taylor come in with a guitar riff; with songs like "Lakini's Juice" and white in "Turn My Head" just for the hell sort of became the icing on the cake, if does somebody come in with something "Unsheathed," which you said remind of it, but it didn't end up happening. It you will, "Lakini's Juice," "Gas Hed and then the rest of you build on it? Or ed you of the brother and sister on the was the directors. Goes West" and "Unsheathed." They is it mostly a collective effort? album. Are you guys heading in a heav became like the glue of the record. We ier direction? You said people have to come and see basically had everything else written There's always an initial idea brought in you guys play live. Do you' feel that on when we went down there, and we came by Patrick or Chad or Ed. I haven't really Not necessarily heavier, it's was just that Secret Samadhi you captured some of up with these three tunes, and they just done that yet because I don'l play guitar those two songs, in particular, because the element of what you guys are like sort of topped everything off and I think or anything like that... Actually, right at just the way that they were written, and on stage? they brought sort of an underlying sexual this moment were doing a little recording, being in Jamaica. Of course they started, energy to the record. Just because of and just messing around with new ways like I said, with someone's initial idea, I think we captured, on Secret Samadhi being in the islands, and the sun and the to write. We actually did write some but just the way that the band worked on more so than the previous two records, surf just sort of has that sort of effect. It songs just based on drum parts, which is those two songs-- it's sort of hard to the energy that we have when we're play found its way in. For me, the biggest pretty cool. explain if you weren't there. It was sort of ing live. We consciously tried 10 do that changes for the three records were-- I a new thing for us; it was more collabora with the sounds. We set up together fac really think Mental Jewelry was very Would that be for another album, or B tive than we've ever been. Just because ing each other in the same room, and we rhythm driven, by Patrick and myself, Sides •.. ? we were all there as the song was being just really went for it that way. And tried Throwing Copper sort of brought the written, and we arranged it right there. to make that translate, I think it translated power guitars to the forefront, and I think It will probably end up being another pretty well, the best out of the three this record is really sort of melody driven. record, but anyway ... It always starts, like Now would those two-- would you sym records. I said, one of those initial ideas and then bolize them as your favorite tracks off In relation to' writing the songs, you from that point becomes a completely of Secret Samadhi? Coming Next Week: Gracey talks said you wrote three songs down there collaborative effort. about touring, his influences, and the together. For certain songs, do you You said in the press kit that you see "Lakini's" I love a lot, "Unsheathed" is future plans of Live. Page 6 THE DOME Friday; September 19, 1997 W , 1) E. N E. R wrong THINGS TO DO WITH SCISSORS. Do the right thing. 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November 19: Food for thought PageS THE DOME Friday, September 19, 1997 S P 0 R T S All around the campus: FO .JJt.ball comes ,from behind Sports Wrap-up i~ big wIn By Rick Evans By Rick Evans Soccer: Men's and Woman's soccer Sports Editor Sports Editor kicked into high gear. The men have a 2- 2 record and is 0-1 in the MAC Widener's football team had a scare in Here is quick look at all the other Commonwealth League. High scorers for the first half of their opening game sports on campus this fall. the Pioneers are Ted Boecher 2 goals and against Wilkes, no points and trailing 6-0. Cross-Country: The men and women I assist and David Suckey with 3 assists. But all of that changed in the second half traveled to the Lebanon Valley Cross The woman after a slow start are 2-3 and on key special team plays. After Wilkes Country meet held at Memorial Lake are 1-0 in the MAC Commonwealth. In scored a touchdown with a two point con State Park. The men competed in a field their game against Swarthmore, the version and a Widener field goal by Jeff of 25 teams and 246 runners and finished women scored a school record 9 goals in Noonan, Joe Sanborn blocked a Wilkes up 8th. Top runners for the Pioneers were, a 9-0 victory. Leaders for the Lady punt leaving Widener a first and goal. Kevin Connelly in 23rd, Art DiCola in Pioneers are Kelly Farrell who made Three plays later Brian Greene hit Trent 26th and Andy Quaile in 48th. The MAC Player of the Week, scored 2 goals Everett in the end zone, with the extra point the score was 14- IO Wilkes. The woman were next and scored individual and 4 assists, Chris Peklak who has 5 QB Brian Green 1 ly only. Top finisher was Noelle goals, Jean Montgomery 4 goals and Kim · key offensive play came on the first play Notarangelo at 70th. Dole with 3 goals and 2 assists. of the forth quarter when Greene hit Leon yards and two touchdowns. Defensive Payne for a 70 yard touchdown pass. Volleyball: After having a slow start Field Hockey: The field hockey team leaders were Mark Lowman, who was After it was all said and done Widener the Pioneers volleyball team has come is off to a slow start sporting a 1-3 record, also MAC Defensive Player of the Week, came a away with a 20-14 victory. It was around and is sporting a 5-5 record, and is i·ncluding a 1-0 heartbreaking loss to with 12 tackles and a fumble recovery, the first win under new head coach Bill Tommy Eisenhower and Jack Signor with carrying a 4 match winning streak in Susquehanna. Their record in the MAC Zwaan. Offensive leaders for the nine tackles each, Jesse Merscher with which they have outscored their oppo Commonwealth League 0-1 . Leading Pioneers were Leon Payne with 136 one interception and Bill Nourse who had nents by the scores of 3-0, 3-1, 3-1 and 3- players for the lady Pioneers are Katie yards rushing and 93 yards and one eight tackles, one sack and blocked extra O. Leading players for the Pioneers are Capizzi with 3 goals and the leading goal touchdown receiving and quarterback point. Widener (1-0) will travel to F.D.D. Carrie Addis, Sarah Lakatosh, Kerri keeper id Dana DiBease with 40 saves in Greene lead the passing attack with 192 Madison (0-1) this Saturday at I P.M. Stone, Diane Hagan and Heather BeIer. the 4 games played. Serving up ~e~I-tbI'c>keI1 iI1 I 'a.ll~s victory By Ian Progin through his hands, along with the chance dictable. On a crucial third and two with Staff Writer to beat the Cowboys on national televi the Eagles leading 20-15 the birds hand By Rick Evans sion, in their house, on a Monday night. ed the ball to Ricky Watters who only Sports Editor The storybook ending was written, Eagles fans couldn't believe it, they had picked one yard on the play. A very ques ----'---fChris"Baniol beats his ex-mates with with just watched last weaks hero Freddie tionable and conservatative call consider Widener's women's tennis team has a field goal that he could rub in the faces Solomon make a reception and scamper ing the Cowboys had all eleven men opened the season with four straight of Cowboys ownership and personel for down to the four yard line, with the stacked up against the line of scrimmage, wins, giving them the best start in school ever. A guy they let go, who they thought impression the game was over, and then knowing exactly who's getting the ball. history. Widener is 4-0 overall and 1-0 in they could easily replace would come they had to crumble in shame watching Not to mention the fact that picking up the MAC Commonwealth. Many of the back to haunt them, leaving them asking Tom Hutton muff the snap. What torture. the first down would have all but ended woman have untarnished records includ why. The ending was unfinished howev Every fan was screaming before the the game. Coach Ray Rhodes comment ing Cindy Wojciechowski at numl5er two er, and just when you thought you knew, attempt, then as it was unfolding they ed on the the play saying, "I agreed with you were tricked. The supposed hero turned calm yet nervous, begging, please the run because it had been a run we had singles, Melanie Valentino at number never even got his chance, instead he saw don' t miss this. Never could they have had pretty good success with. In hind three singles, Allyson Leach at number it bobble in another mans hands, right emagined that the holder would not even sight, when things don't work, everybody five singles and Julie Carr at number six infront of his face. allow their kicker a chance, fumbling the is going to second-guess that. And it did singles. In singles competition Widener is Placed on the four yard line was the ball all over the turf and a win into the n't work. (THE PHILADELPHIA an outstanding 19-5. Tennis is not only a ball that was supposed to split "the hands of their most hated rivals. INQUIRER, Gary Miles). The Cowboys individual sport it also has doubles and uprights, the ball which would have went The Eagles had a 17-3 lead in this held, got the ball back and drove down Widener's team does not lose a step when to Chris Boniol in the locker room after game playing with fight and agression. the field cap ted off by an Aikman touch playing doubles . matches. They have an the g,ame. Unfortunetly, that same ball Bobby Taylor came free on two corner down to Anthony Miller. On the next 8-4 record in doubles matches with never took flight. It was snapped to place back blitzes causing two fumbles, both possesion the Eagles drove down to the Carr/Valentino at number two and kicker Tom Hutton, who's only responsi recovered by the birds. The first lead to a Cowboy four and then it happened, and Aurelio/Suzuki at number three having bility was to catch it and place it's nose Boniol field goal. The second a William it was over. A heartbreaking defeat in perfect records. If the beginning of the on the turf. Thi.s was nothing new to Thomas touchdown. Later, Ty detmer which the birds will have to carry around season is a sign of the rest of the season, Hutton, in fact it was an everyday prac hooked up with rookie tight end Chad for two weeks with th bye week upcom tice, something he does numerous times a Lewis, spotting him in the front corner of ming. The Eagles are now 1-2 and 0-2 in we will certainly see bigger and better day and every time the Eagles line up for the endzone for a touchdown. The agres the NFC East. things out of this team. a point after attempt or field goal. 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