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1992 Amicus Curiae (Vol. 2, Issue 12)

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VOLUME II, ISSUE TWELVE FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1992 lWENTY FOUR PAGES Commuters foiled again By BOB DICKINSON that a car exiting the Head Start The parking shortage at Mar­ parking lot was hit by another car shall-Wythe is about to get shorter. driven by a graduate student last Students may have noticed that month. The driver exiting the Head the curb along Henry Street di­ Start lot was cited by city police for rectly in front of the law school failure to yield the right of way. was painted white over spring In a recent interview, Tuttle was break. not sympathetic to the parking woes Parking along this area is in­ of law students. He attributes the deed scheduled for restriction, current parking difficulties t the according to Williamsburg City College, citing William and Mary's Manager, Jack Tuttle. Parking immunity from City regulations on 'Will be prohibited from 9 aID. to 5 occupancy and parking. In fact, p.m., Monday through Friday, as Tuttle blames complaints that his soon as the signs are received by office receives from courthouse the City. Tuttle indicated that the workers regarding their own park­ change is in response to two recent ing problems on the college com­ Can these parking spaces be saved? No, according toWilliamsburg City Manager Jack accidents on South Henry Street, munity, noting that these problems Tuttle who cites safety concerns as the justification for changing parking regulations on and to safety concerns expressed were not present over spring break. South Henry St in front of the law school. Once signs arrive, the area will be posted "NO by the director of the Head Start PARKING from 9AM - SPM daily." Program housed on South Henry See FOILED, page 24 Street. Readers may remember Irish conteITlplates budget increase for students over 30 By JARRELL WRIGHT one law students aged 25-29 who retmned erallaw prohibits consideration of such dents. At Monday's meeting Irish ex­ A t a GAPS meeting last Monday after­ the survey, the monthly average was expenditures. Costs for child care are plained that, according to federal regula­ noon, Financial Aid Director Ed Irish $1033, while for the flfteen responding allowed on an individual basis. tions, such expenses can only be included announced that, beginning next semester, law students aged 30 years or older, av­ Vanessa Elliott (3L) also made a re­ in a student's budget if the student is his office will increase the monthly living erage monthly expenses were $1092. quest last semester that Irish include the allowance for graduate students over the The survey results do not include car cost of purchasing a personal computer in See OLD MONEY, page 24 age of thirty. Currently set at $989 for all payments made by students because fed- the monthly allowance for graduate stu- graduate students, the monthly allowance reflects the cost of living in \Villiamsburg and is used to calculate eligibility for SBA ends school year with budget surplus loans and other forms of financial aid. by KEVIN KRONER $500, the William & Mary Journal of Brooks proposed setting aside funds for According to Irish, no decision has been Treasurer Stephanie Cangin reported Environmental Law $400, the Public Saturday's Libel Night program and the made about the possible .size of the in­ that SBA has fully recovered from the Service Fund (PSF) $300, and Black Law SBA coffee bar. $300 was earmarked to crease. $6,000 deftcit left over from the 1990-91 Students Association (BLSA) $150. cover all of the expenses for libel Night. Irish' s decision was prompted by con­ administration at last Wednesday's SBA Robert Bryant (3L) from Moot Court and As a result, the event will be free this year. cerns that the current monthly allowance meeting. With ~BA elections scheduled Elizabeth Dopp (3L) from the Public Brooks said the proposal was intended to is unrealistic. According to GAPS presi­ for the next two weeks, the meeting was Service Fund were present and expressed make up for the strain on M-W social dent Richard Brooks, most graduate stu­ the final gathering for the 1991-92 Student gratitude on behalf of their organizations, activities caused by last year' s debt. dents bring "adult debts" with them when Bar Association members. which are independent, for the SBA sup­ they retwn to school. The average age of Cangin said the SBA account has a port See FOUND MONEY, page 24 M arshall-Wythe students is 26, and al­ current balance of $3,200. In addition, In addition to these disbursements, mos t all live off campus. As a result, roughly $900 will be deposited in the Brooks and other GAPS members feel the coming weeks from refunds on Barrister' s $989 currently projected for monthly ex­ Ball and reimbursements from Board of penses does not accurately reflect the needs Student Affairs (BSA). Cangin said the of graduate students. BSA reimbursements would be issued as Seventy-six law students completed soon as she gives BSA receipts for ftnancial aid surveys distributed by Irish's Barrister' s Ball expenses. office last November. As reported in a In light of the $4,(0) surplus, President previous issue of the Amicus, most law Richard Brooks made a series of motions students did not receive the surveys until designed to distribute approximately half the Ia<;t week of fall semester classes, well of the funds to various organizations at the after the submission date printed on the law school. First, Brooks proposed to forms. Although Irish's office did grant issue checks to several law school orga­ an extension for returning the surveys, it nizations who have traditionally been appears that as finals approached, many funded by SBA, but who received less students did not complete them. money this year due to the fall semester Thirty law students under the age of 24 fiscal crisis. completed the survey, with their expenses All of the proposed allocations were averaging $836 monthly. For the tbirty- passed unanimously. Moot Court received 2======Friday, March 20, 1992 1HE AMIcus CUluAE Out of our heads From the Editors ... One of life's more frustrating experiences is being a captive of The SBA elections are slated about the quality of life at Mar­ law school's visibility with the the rules and regulations of an institution where one hand has no for the last two Mondays in shall-Wythe to want to get in­ administration on the main cam­ clue as to what the other hand is doing. As the parlcing situation March, and this year there will be volved. After last year's apa­ pus. There are too many students at the law school continues to deteriorate, it becomes increasingly a real contest. After last year's thetic showing, all of the candi­ who've gotten involved on clear that this is the situation at William and Mary. elections, when almost every dates deserve credit for at least committees this year to mention Lmt August, Associate Dean Connie Galloway told the Amicus candidate for office ran unop­ tossing their hats into the ring. them all by name, but the renewed that the College would be making a formal request to the City of posed, it's refreshing to see the Credit must also go to this interest in student government at Williamsburg for crosswalks, both in front of the law school and renewed interest in student gov­ year's SBA members, who not M-W is just one result of their near the conveniently located law student parlcing lot. I have no emment only managed to end the year efforts. doubt that Galloway did ask the College to make such a request, Part of the credit for this in­ with a budget surplus after in­ To all of the candidates in the and I've waited all year for the City's response. The reason for the terest must go to the first and heriting a crushing $6000.00 .upcoming dections we say good City's inaction took even a cynic like me by surprise. second-year classes, whose deficit from their predecessors, luck-you've got a tough act to William Merck, the Vice President for Administration and members are concerned enough but who have also increased the follow. Finance-who's responsibilities seem to shift as rapidly as sand in an hour glass -decided that Galloway's request was without Letters merit after the College installed the popular mulch pathway over to the driveway of the damned. Obviously Merck has never taken To the Editor: times terrible means of social To the Editor: a stroll in damp weather, while dressed for an interview, along this Your decision to publish the control. Yet not to have this kind This is an open letter to travesty of a thoroughfare. I'm beginning to wonder if he even names of students accused of of control would spell disorder Leonard Spady. The March 2 knows where the law school is. crime demonstrated excellent and ruin for society. It would issue of the AmiCU5 reported what It's one thing for administrators who work in this building judgment and courage. I applaud allow malefactors to act within essentially is your admission to every day to decide that a concem raised by students is not worthy you. I also encourage you to the broad protection of law the charge of making harassing of consideration. After all, they have to deal with the fallout from publish the names of complain­ without having to worry about telephone calls. It is an embar­ their decisions. It's another thing for someone like Merck, who ing witnesses. Full publication other social sanctions that have rassing charge. Your standing has no idea of our situation, to decide that the law school ad­ of criminal accusations or any more flexible and loose stan­ up -1:0 the truth took guts. It is ministration doesn't recognize a legitimate safety concern when other public event is a social dards. Therefore it is with re­ something to be admired. In it sees one. imperntive. It is the community's luctance that we must pick up the being forthright you have begun Is it any wonder that Marshall-Wythe feels like the poor orphan call to action. It is the siren in the task of fashioning opinions. It is your own cure. of the College? field afire that we meet Certainly our experience with its abuse that Anyone who considers this no duty upon a newspaper could informs us of our responsibility case fairly, knows that what all be more paramOtDlt This is why to fashion them with justice. sides admit happened does not newspapers are read. This is Justice. This is the real issue. say much against you. On the why newspapers are published It typically is behind much of one hand, anonymously calling THE AMICUS CURIAE and exist what we fight for. It is why the people on the telephone to get a A publication of The Advocate The argument has been put Amicus deliberated so carefully rise out of them usually will forth, however, that while accu­ on its decision to publish the disturb and sometimes frighten "Dedicated to the complete and objective reporting sations are news, the names names of students accused of them. There is no denying that ojstudent news and opinion" evoking them are not. This is a crime. It is why Heather Sue this is bad. On the other hand, misconception of what it means Ramsey opposed such publica­ this activity is hardly beyond rbe Editor: Jennifer Oick to be news, and what it means for tion by resigning as Managing ken of ordinary experience~ nor Managing Editors: Kevin "Fat Boy" Kroner the public to be alerted. The Co-Editor. Justice, however, is does it surpass the kind of ProductiOn Editor: Debbi. Holmes simple truth is that names evok­ not something for the imprima­ meanness which we customarily Ass~tant Editors: Leeanne Morris, Mary Blen West ing accusations are news. It tur to decide. Nor does it depend, witness each day. For instance, Political Editor: Nancy Killien coofums that the accusation itself as Kevin Kroner suggests, on our just look at all of those brutal Arts & Entertainment Editor: Kevin Walsh is real. It pinpoints the contro­ waiting for ajury to tell us how to things written about people on Photo Editor: Greg Brummett versy to living actors. More im­ think. Juries and reasonable the bathroom stalls. How much Business Manager: Jollm Edwards - portantly, it brings to bear funda­ doubt are for the use of state of a fuss was raised about that, mental social institutions on these force. As individuals we require and still it doesn't stop. Even News Reporters: Features Writers: people. These institutions form much less to act with caution with our honor code and six PamArluk Tom Book the most earnest yet subtle work toward someone who has been hundred sets of eyes, jackets get Bob Dickinson RonnieOay of our living together. They re­ accused as a potential danger. stolen off the hooks in the hall. Keith Finch Mike Costanzo turn order from turbulence. From For example, if Charles Manson Office equipment gets vandalized Paula Hannaford Bob Dickinson struggle they return peace. Out had been acquitted of everything, and stolen in the library. Listen Brett Johnson Mike Lawerence of these institutions one, from would you feel it was therefore to some of the hard gossip that Heather Sue Ramsey lisa Lawerence the standpoint of publication, acts safe to have your sister date him? sometimes passes for conversa­ Sandy Rizzo Bill Madigan in raised relief: public opinion. The answer is obviously no. tion. There is more venom and Tobin Roth LeeanneMorris To speak of public opinion Justice is for each of us to come sting in that, then a truckload of Steve Shebest Phil Nugent. initially makes one balk. It calls to on our own. It is both deeply phone pranks. Think of the Andrew Smith Michael Reynolds to mind a lot of the petty injustice personal and deeply social. wickedness revealed in the re­ Jarrell Wright Mychal Schulz we all have felt. Some person When forming opinions about morseful confessions of close. develops enmity toward another, people we know, our sensibility friends. Reflect on the whole of Sports Guru: Mychal Schulz and they begin the process of often dictates against judging life's experiences. At one time Midwestern Correspondent: David Ziemer rumor and innuendo that ends in their putative transgressions. We or another hasn't most everyone Photographers: Bobby Carll, Carrie Leonard the trashing of the latter's name. are not gods, after all, we are around us acted like a mean damn Cartoonists: Bob Dickinson, John Lohmann Yet the fact that we let public ordinary people. Yet even as fool'? Marieting Staff: Betsy Abraham, Vanessa Bliott, Jesse &win, opinion matter perseveres. This people there are times when the The only thing that can be said Carl Neff, Stephanie Rever, Stephanie Stakem is for sound reason: living to­ ugly business of judging allega­ about you in particular is how Production Staff: Marc Berstein, Greg Brummett, Keith Finch gether requires that each of us be tions is pressed upon us. One of you respond to your transgres­ Missing in Action: Greg Brummett able to influence the opinions these times is when we are di­ sions now that they are public. and actions of others. In its basic rectly faced with dealing with What the world wants to know is form we see it at work each day. someone formally accused of whether you are going to roll up Letters to the EditOr are not intended to reflect the opinions of When other people accept us we crime. Is this the sort of person into a little ball while the ugly the newspaper or its staff. All letters to the Editor should be gain their good will and trust. who delights in harming others? peope among us kick you, or are submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to publication. When we transgress basic hu­ Is this person a threat to me or the you going to be resilient against Writers MUST submit their letters as computer files. Please man relations, they act with people and society I care about? fate, stand vigilant in your dig­ include a double-space.d hard copy with your disk. caution, sometimes with repro­ These questions must be an­ nity, and ward off mean spirited. We cannot print a letter without confirmation of the author's bation, forcing careers to swered because of the simple fact attack. name. We may, however, withhold the name on request crumble, foreclosing even mod­ Letters over 500 words may be returned to the writer with a est efforts at the good life. Puliic See APPLAUSE, page 7 See GUTSY, page 21 request that they be edited for the sake of space. opinion is a powerful and some- 3 H9usekeeping Four rate:--:students-:and profs on neatness By NIClCMURPHY means over6.me', ' Food and d!-inks Lee is'another story-Mable rat Professors LeBel, Alces and disgusting," they say. Getting 1fcleanlineSS is ne~t to" dodli: ' remain the 'persisten't culprits­ said she is actually frightened to Bland get awards for having the rid of the graffiti is particularly ness; then F1oTene, Milble; Essie ' especially when they creep into go into·his 'office sometimes, She neatest offices. frustrating, as is taking and Darlene are the 'saints of" the tibrary and ~lassroOms" is afraid of snakes in the suni- Oeaning the restiooms is the the "loads and loads" of trash out Marshall-Wythe, ,From five in " What do the Housekeeping ' meri:iIDe, imd Ho S\vears she saw ' job the Four dislike most, espe­ the'mommg Until sometime paSt ' ~ Four, think' of law students'? ' a mOuse in Lee's 'office recently; " cially \vhen students forget to See SLOBS?, page 17 twq iIi -the 'af'terrioon, five'days a- : "Nothing,tbey are no different though Dailene thinks it was a flush, "The men's room is just week they ate bUSy making the ' than'anyone' reaI1y, they 'are aU law school safe for learning"":' dirty and- don t pick up' after waWlg-, ~~ing, "\Vashlng, sCrub- themselves:" Flo believes that biOg, dusting; buffmg, vacuUin- ' \Villiam 'and' Mary is an out­ ing, and picking tip'after people, ' standin'g school, btit shi"s not And yes, they do windows, " ' sure the students think so"":"she ' \Vith close to twenty years of noted that ~e , fw:mture in the experience among thein ~ 'the' ' lobby IS 'not properly treatt:d, , , '. ' Housekeeping Foursome prob- Non~ of the Four are really ably know the law school better COIilplai, ~$ th?':lgh, &sie said thaD. ahyone, When Ho started at she likes the,students; and many M-W eleven' yearS '~go' Spong ' of them ~ very cbnsid~te and was the D'eim'; Grav~s ~as the ' well-mannered',' 'All the House­ PreSident, and the law SChoOl ~as ' keeping four reailY 'want is' a a brnnd ~ew building,' Wbarhas, little respecl ' changed since then? "Not,inuch," : Professors Collins and Lee sai,d ' Flo : )~~pl~ are the same, share the distinction for messiest just,mQre mess," office, Mable said that Collins Flo noted ' that : 'under' tbe cleaned 'his office 'liis't fall by' Sullivan admimstra'tidIi more put'-4tg everything' on'hls' desk ' Mable, &sie.anO Flo{en~judge prof~s~rs ~ . anq Co~ ~ t4e mes~iest facultY. ~t:mbers "receptions to follow" aiJd s~- '. onto the floor. Ir didO"t inalter . at Marshall-Wythe, [email protected] would get higher marks from the Court of Cleanliness. if they cial . e~erits 'are being" herd. too hIucn'to her though:she',vaS " Pr6gr~ss' i~ not always' fl 'ba'd " pl~ to-be able tofmafly make ' ' would'only learn to pick up after themselves, (Darlene was not available for photo.) thin'g...:..tbe e~tra . 'work often ' the desk-top shine, . .. . . Experience proves voters should watch state legislatures '. By TOBIN ROTH "amusing" and "hysterical" come to mind. campaign when the Representative com- Longview. Ms. Ivins writes, ''Martin came In an 'excited and deSperate tone, State Indeed, it appears that the result of our mented to a gathering of his constituents up with a unique plan to easure his reelec­ Senato( George 'B'olell of Fayette ad- ' priorities is as much fodder for political that "the first sign that the Communists tion, In 1981 , Martin paid his cousin dressed the '1991 Alabama Legislatuie; " humorists 'as it 'is periloUs neglect: Oh; are taking over is: when they outlaw Charlie to shoothlm in the arm with a .­ pleading io"be'neard, 'The first-term ' how' tbeanecaotesabOuiJd.. , > , ' , . , 'cockfighting,'" There sat his constituents, shotgun, and then claimed·it had been ' S<;uator was ' ~Q't 'wise to th'; ~<1Y:; 'of' ill 1h~ "tate vf O~!iliUll1a., whctc' fights in, a Slli.te n:elillgfrom me oil bust, in a City . ,n tween banks. munition at City owned facilities s~ as TION IRRELEVANT: The Supreme behalf of its client, the now~efunct lin­ WILDER VETOES TRUCK BILL: the Norfolk Scope. Mayor Joseph Leafe Court held that a convicted murderer's colo Savings and Loan, and froze the Wilder also vetoed a bill that would have said the action is largely a symbolic anti­ rights were violated when the prosecutioo f urn's assets. The enforcement action by allowed trucks to drive 65 miles per hour crime statement, but the ban could cost used his affiliatioo with a white suprema­ OTS has raised a host of ethical questions on some irginia interstates. Wilder said Norfolk. up to $100,000 a year in revenue cist prison gang to persuade jurors to for lawyers who now must reevaluate that he sees no public benefit in allowing from such shows. sentence him to death. In Dawson v. what constitutes advocacy and misrepre­ trucks to legally increase their speed. D.C. TO GIVE UNMARRIED Delaware, the Court said that Dawson, sentation wben dealing with agencies of PO RTSMOUTH mGH SCHOOL COUPLES RECOGNI11ON: The D.C, who murdered a woman after escaping the federal government STUDENT SENTENCED: A Ports­ Council voted early this month to give from prisoo, could not be punished based ************ mouth judge sentenced an eighteen year unmarried couples legal recognition as on his "mae abstract beliefs" no matter AIui Closer to Home: old high school student to the maximum "domestic partners" and expand their how repugnant Justice Oarence Thomas WILDER VETOES LIMIT ON 12 months in jail and a $2,.500 fme for options for bealth-care benefits. Under was the lone dissenter in the case, which CREDIT CARD GR ACE PERIOD: assaulting a teacher who was trying to the proposal, which Mayor Sharon Pran maIks the first time he ha

" .• '- - - .... " - ~ : .... j- . " ... -- - ~. -..1-- "" 6======Friday, March 20, 1992 THEA~llcU S ClRlAE Interviews with candidates in SBA presidential election This year's SBA presidential loyalty as a means of garnering a To help students evaluate the didate was questioned from the Candidate's responses have, campaign promises to be an ex­ majority of the vote on the first qualities of those vying for the same outline of 10 basic ques­ in some cases, been edited for the citing one. With two first-year ballot. A run-off election seems presidential slot, Amicus Man­ tions. Additionally, specific sake of space. Every effort has students and two second-year almost certain to follow aging Editor Kevin Kroner con­ questions were added during each been made to preserve the spirit students in the contest, no candi­ Monday's initial round of vot­ ducted audio-taped interviews interview, based on different re­ and intent of each candidate's date will be able to count on class ing. with each candidate. Each can- sponses by the candidates. message. John Brownlee, lL Joe Cartee, 2L Tracy Humphrey, 2L Kyle Short, lL

Why do you think you are the best What methods do you envision using to Why are you the best person for the job Why do you want to be SBA president? person for the job of SBA president? make members of the SBA better rep­ of SBA president? The biggest thing is, I think my energy Well I, to say that you're the best at resentatives of the student body? I have thou,ght about different things and enthusiasm are a major difference. A something is a little tough to say, but I I would approach that by putting those that I feel are important, and even beyond lot of the candidates have the same basic think that the president of the SBA should members to work in their respective ca­ that when I was running at JMU one of my views and the issues are, in general, the try to improve just the daily lives of the pacities. I've even considered a student slogans was, "More profound than words same. But, I think the ability to rally students and I think the little things are issues-type task force to augment the nor­ ... Action," because it's really good to be people and get people involved and my what's important A lot of, I guess, atten­ mal representatives we have and help able to identify issues, but its a matter of general enthusiasm and excitement about tion has been brought to the staplClS, which. them gather opinions, concerns, and is­ looking at those issues and figuring out being a part of SBA is one of biggest on the realm of things is pretty small, but sues from the students .... I think the vice what the solution is .... What makes me reasons, and I feel that a lot of the things to a law student who has a paper due, it can president should take a more active role, different from the other candidates, from that I would like to see have not been be a big thing. And I think the president particularly with the committees .... I what I have seen, I have thought about represented by the other candidates, needs to identify what is wrong and fix it, think if we have a more streamlined re­ solutions to th,e problems. therefore, I want to get involved. that's our job. And just as simply as I went porting process, . . . then, I believe, the in there and bought two staplers, I think students should expect reports back to Why are you jumping in now at this Like what? $20, any of the other three candidates them on any issues they bring to the SBA. level; why go for the number one posi­ One of the biggest things is why the could have done that, the current president tion as your first position on SBA SBA doesn't do more fund-raising by could have done that. . .. Parking, I think is a concern, and Because looking at my qualifications, itself. I mean the SBA seems to take a And so I think the President needs to some of these issues arise, in a sense looking at what I feel the SBA president passive stance on working with the com­ have his eyes open, his or her eyes open. because students come here with certain should do and the issues that are on the munity, that means local businesses, in And that's why I want to do it, and that's expectations. And when those expecta­ forefront right now, that's where I can do raising money for programs such as why I think I'm the most capable person tions are slighted or totally defaced in a the most good, as SBA president, as the scholarships or stipends. Or, even working to do it. sense because they are changed mid­ person who will lead this organization to with local businesses and law firms to stream while you are a student here, I deal with some of the issues that students raise money for some of the events we do. It sounds like your vision of a president think those' merit special attention. feel are important. You know the Grad Things. I would like is very much hands on, out there in the Some suggestions I have for the park- I don't feel that anyone, because you to see more Friday afternoon Band and

See BROWNLEE, page 13 See CARTEE, page 14 See HUMPHREY, page 15 See SHORT, page 16

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WE PROVIDE QUALITY, SERVICE & LOW PRICES 220-3299 948 Capitol Landittg Road Williamsburg, Va Across from DMV Friday, March 20, 1992 THE AMICUS CURIAE 7 Alumni Association hosts Co-Counsel Reception By STEVE SHEBEST the year and said he looks for­ Appro:Umately 7 - alUIIUJi and ward to ne~t year. student gathered at the Wil­ Attendee were treated to liam burg Winery on Saturday, chee e and cra kers, a variety of February :29, to mingle and njoy local wines, an a tour of the various local wines. \YilIiamsburg Winery itself. The reception, which is to be­ Tom :\Iartincheck ( 1L) was es­ come one of the Co-Counsel pecially impre ~ sed by the aes­ rogram's two annual planned thetics of the event. "The overall events, wa ' spon ored b~ _ 1ar­ setting ""'as "ery ni e. The sub­ shalloW} the's Alwnni Associa­ dued and low key atmo phere tion and provided the fir t-year gave everyone a chance to inter­ students an pportunity to meet act while enjoying various with not only their own enior cheeses, breads and wine in the Coun el, but also other Co­ reception hall. Having it at the First-year students Leeanne _ 10rris and :'vlarc Bernstein Counsel participants. Winery worked out quite well. chat with :'vlorris' Co-Counsel Rick Reiss. a practitioner in Page Hayhurst,. sistant Di­ The Winery taff was great." ~ewport !\"ew , and his wife Pam at last month's Alumni rector of Development and The event served a the fol ­ :\ sociation reception. .-\lumni Affairs, aid that he was low up to the Homecoming re­ quite pleased with the turnout. ception held last eme ter. Other "Alumni from as far away as than these two scheduled events, gram to suit their needs. Leeanne with the Division of Enforce­ out, however. "It helps me if the Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Co-Counsel participants are left :'vforri (lL) found her goals ment in the Environmental Pro­ students who are participating as well as 'orfolk, Virginia to themselves to make as much changing as the year progre sed. tection Agency, which is one of come and tell me what worked Beach, and Richmond took a of the program as they choose. "I originally signed up for pos­ the areas that interests me. He well and what didn't," said Saturday from their schedules to :\ccording to Hayhurst, the loose sible employment opportunities has helped to educate me on Hayhurst. make the trip." organization allow for greater within my senior counsel's firm. po sible~eers within the envi­ The Alumni Association pro­ Other attendees included Dean flexibility in the individual rela­ However, my senior counsel ronmental law field, as well as vides many other services to stu­ ullivan and Channing Hall, tionships. "Students really need turned out to be part of a small helping to arrange interviews dents at :\1arshall-Wythe. A party Marshall-Wythe alumnus and to figure out what they want out firm that would likely not be with some of them," explained for the graduating 3L's is chair of the Co-Counsel Com- of the program and start asking hiring in the near future. But he Martincheck. scheduled for Friday, April 10 mittee to the Alumni Associa- questions: she said. "As the ha taken a genuine interest in There are already plans for from ,tOO to 5:30 on the front tion Board. ullivan expressed year goes on, the students will my career goals," said :\lorris. bringing on incoming first years, lawn. In addition, the Associa­ pleasure at the attendance and begin to be able to better focus "He has put me in touch with many of whom will have the tion pays graduating students' praised the program for its "out­ their questions to maximize what several attorneys that are in my benefit of not only a senior coun­ dues for their first year out of standing development in bring­ they want out of the Co-Counsel particular field of interest." sel, but also of a second year who school. Hayhurst said a hand- ing students and alumni to­ relationship. " Martincheck is very pleased was part of the program this year, book of these and other services gether." Ha11 thanked Hayburst Tbe lack of a rigid structure with the opportunities the Co­ possibly with the same senior -wi ll be- distributed to graduates for her work with the fledgling has allowed students to custom- Counsel program has presented counsel. Many of the possible either near or during graduatio~ Co-Counsel project throughout ize their participation in the pro- thus far. "My senior counsel is changes have yet to be worked weekend. New graduate student housing to open this summer By ANDREW SMITH \"ith the suite members sharing a common the possibility of living with someone you Finally, Weaver said that the College The new student apartments next to the living area and kitchen. Other perks in­ loathe (al though you may request a suite has not yet developed a party policy for law school, prosaically dubbed "The clude air conditioning, carpeting, paid mate), are obvious. Others are not so the new facility-while she indicated that, Graduate Housing Comple " by the utilities (including local phone and voice obvious. given the likelihood that all residents College, will be open and ready for oc­ mail), electric stove and refrigerator, and For instance, not only is cable television would be over 21, alcohol would not be cupancy by law students on August 10, mail delivery. Residents must supply not provided gratis with other utilities, but prohibited, she also intimated that ruing according to the Office of Residence life. kitchen utensils and any furniture beyond it is not even an option for residents. In of party plans or some other measure The facility will accommodate 220 beds, desks, dressers, and a couch. addition, while the facility will be co­ might be necessary to insure that the in­ graduate students, with 60 percent of that At a recent meeting for those interested educational, each individual suite will be terests of all residents are respected. capacity (132 students) dedicated to the in living in the new facility, resident single-sex (a revelation decried as "bar­ Several of the attendees felt that these law school alone. manager Wanda Weaver and a represen­ baric" by at least one of the meeting's restrictions, coupled with the relatively Because 60 percent of the law school's tative of the Office of Residential Life attendees). Also, when asked whether high $275 per month price tag, made The allotment is reserved for first-years, fielded questions from a predictably feisty any of the units will be available unfur­ Graduate Housing Complex a sufficiently however, there are only about fIfty spots law school audience, many of whom noted nished, Weaver replied that school furni­ unattractive housing alternati ve that they open for members of next year's second several shortcomings with the new apart­ ture will be provided for all rooms and will choose to continue renting off-cam­ and third-year classes. As applications ments. Some of the drawbacks, such as may not be removed. pus. for the new complex will be taken on a fIrst-come, fIrst-served basis, it is rec­ binds them back toward us. The simple deal with the guilty, and in so doing, we ommended that anybody who is inter­ APPLAUSE, from page 2 truth is that they want our good opinion, sometimes must unjustly hurt the inno­ ested apply as soon as possible. Applica­ and rightly or wrongly judged, they usu­ cent It stinks, but after all these millennia tions are available from the Office of that we are alive, and in living earnest we ally will work to get it back. We must let no one has come up with a better idea. Residential life, and room assignments must act Thus the internal calculus begins. them. For the accused it is a tough, If there is any small consolation we can begin May 1st. What does the accused stand to lose if we terrible experience, but if they are guilty, offer to the innocent person suffering the Rent for the new apartments will be decide to believe their guilt? What do we they must be robust enough to take it and assaults of absurd fortune, it is character. $275 per month, or $1250 for the whole stand to lose if we decide to believe their become better people. If they are inno­ Being on the wrong end of an accusation semester. Most of the complex (about 80 innocence and fail to take caution against cent, they must also be resilient, although that is believed teaches us what it is like to percent) will be leased for 9-month terms, them? The answers to these questions are there is nothing we can say to them about be despised. It puts us in the company of with the remainder being let for the whole what we use in coming to the individual a proper reward The truth is that for the society's outcasts. It gives us a sensitivity year. Students who take 12-month leases burdens of proof we each are willing to innocent our philosophies will always fail and compassion for those who are least must live together (i.e., they cannot live work with. Next we weigh the credibility us. Both in legal trials and personal among our number. It also, and this is the with 9-month leaseholders). In addition, of our information by the burden of proof tribulations they get hurt. Justifications best consolation that is offered, teaches us these apartments are designed for single we have chosen and we individua1.ly de­ of it are merely inadequate attempts to that when we choose to will it, we can students only; married students must cide. superimpose logic over the real reason we defy society. We can live through it. This continue to live in Ludwell. This aspect of public opinion, being make innocent people suffer: experience. is the foundation of real character. It There will be 2, 3, and 4-bedroom informed and making a judgment, is what It is the unqualified experience of six inspires hope. It reinforces courage. units, with 1, 1 112, and 2 bathrooms, protects us from future harm. It is in thousand years of recorded history among respectivel y. All the bedrooms are singles, letting the accused live things down that all of the world's cultures, that we must Patrick Norman (2L) THE AMIcus CURIAE Friday, March 20, ·1992 8 President Patrick Buchanan: Politics at high noon candidate temperamentally suited for this kind of rough­ the White House put out reams and reams of meddle­ and-tumble politics. All the others are too busy going some regulations. The usual targets of these regulations Michael Costanzo along and getting along. are American businessmen and American workers. The first of many show-downs between President Hundreds of small businesses have collapsed under the The clear import of the national eleCtions in 1980, Buchanan and the Democratically-controlled Congress weight of senseless regulation and hundreds more are 1984, and 1988 was that the American people wanted to would be over the line-item veto. More than forty discouraged from ever starting. be left alone. Tired of the costs and abuses of big governors use the line-item veto every year to excise One of the most atrocious examples of these regula­ government, the American people vo~ for a smaller millions of dollars worth of garbage from their state tions is the Interior Department's decision to sacrifice bureaucracy, lower taxes, and fewer burdensome regu­ budgets. It's time the President of the United States used 35,000 jobs in the lumber industry so that someone in lations. From 1981 to 1989, Ronald Reagan delivered. it too. Such a veto, in the hands of a President with Washington can sleep soundly knowing that the shy and In 1988 the American people elected George Bush in the enough mettle to wield it forcefully, could save the timid spotted owl is happy. Thirty five thousand people hope that he would continue the successful policies of American taxpayer tens of billions of dollars every single who want nothing more than what every American wants his predecessor. year. - to be able to pay the bills and maybe send the kids to The American people got swindled. President Bush says he wants the line-item veto but college - have been told by a pencil-pusher in Washington The 3 112 years of the Bush presidency have been a that he's waiting for the right bill to use as a test case. that their livelihoods dro't add up to much and to get a job textbook case of consumer fraud. President Bush has Three and a half years is long enough to wait! Bush somewhere else. signed into law the largest tax and spending increases in refuses to use the line-item veto not because he doesn't In an election-year conversion, President Bush recently a generation while his executive branch methodically have the right test case but because he doesn't have the ordered a 9O-day delay in the implementation of new cranks out regulation after regulation in an apparent guts to buck Congress. Buchanan will use the line-item federal regulations. Any regulation that can be turned on attempt to extinguish whatever life is left in the economy. veto even if it means doing battle with Congress in the and off every 90 days is one that can be turned off for President Patrick J. Buchanan will bring to the White Supreme Court. good. President Buchanan would unilaterally declare a House the back-bone that has been sorely lacking there President Buchanan would also put an end to the two-year moratorium on new federal regulations. This since 1989. His no-holds-barred, take-no-prisoners style practice of signing omnibus budget bills in which every two-year "breather" would give American businesses coupled with the courage of his convictions is what a member of Congress anonymously spends our hard­ the chance to thrive while providing sufficient time in president needs for the job of taming the federal beast. earned tax dollars on useless projects in his home district. which unnecessary regulations could be ferreted out and Whereas George Bush is consumed with an infantile By vetoing any omnibus budget bill which burdened the abolished permanently. need to be liked and praised by the irresponsible Senators economy with higher taxes or contributed unnecessarily Controlling the federal budget, cutting taxes, and and Congressmen whose policies are turning this country to the federal deficit, Buchanan would force Congress to abolishing burdensome regulations are all things the next into some third-world backwater, Buchanan understands pass a budget based on some notion of what the rest of the president of the United States needs to do if there is to be that you don't cut deals with a Congress that is constantly country calls "reality." Congress' inability to do so any hope of getting the economy out of the dumps. changing the rules (and the spending limits). would result in closing the doors of the federal govern­ Achieving these goals requires a president with courage When an institution so fiscally retarded that it can't ment. Only after enough people complained to Congress and the fortitude to buck Congress and the federal bu­ even operate one bank (serving fewer than 435 custom­ would the most essential items in the budget be sent, one reaucracy. Over the past 3 112 years, President George ers) wants to get its hands on the national economy, you by one, to the Buchanan White House for approval. It Bush has utterly failed to exhibit anything akin to coura",oe. don' t cut deals with it. Faced with a legislature bent on would be a piecemeal process but it would save the The Democratic candidates in the field aren't any better. taxing and spending the nation into the poorhouse, a taxpayers untold billions of dollars while holding Con­ Only Patrick J. Buchanan has demonstrated the boldness president who hopes to accomplish anything at all must gress accountable for its spending. required to challenge Congress and end the despicable confront and hinder it. Buchanan is the only presidential Every year, federal bureaucrats under the control of mismanagement of the country's federal affairs. Time for ·Buchanan to pack up his show and go home against gays; and, he has described Adolph Hitler as "an tionism been allowed to coast along this far without the individual of great courage (and) extraordinary gifts." expected (and deserved) fusillades from the press? Phil Nugent With such a heroic figure as Pat Buchanan running for The answer is two-fold. First, many in the press have president, who needs David Duke? Buchanan also has been enjoying, in Walter Milty fashion, the success of "David Duke is busy stealing from me. / have a mind to interesting ideas on democracy, deriding "the democratist "their" Pat Buchanan in the race. Every political pundit go down there and sue thal dude for intellectual property temptation, the worship of democracy as a form of secretly believes he or she could do it better than the theft·" governance." The man who would be president has also buffoons they write about, and Buchanan is living their -Pat Buchanan, December 1991 written that, ''like all idolatries, democratism substitutes fantasy. Even if they disagreed with his politics, they "/ think Pal Buchanan sounds more like me every day." a false god for the real, a love of process for a love of were not likely to come down hard on one of their own, -David Duke, March 1992 country." Just over a year ago, he wrote that the problems especially because he was certain to be out of the race of Washington, D.c. and New York Gty could be solved after ew Hampshire. And, in the 00Vj world of television It is time for Pat Buchanan, the "America First" with "quasi-dictatorial rule." commentators, who would dare criticize and risk alien­ candidate for president, to actually put America first, and Duke is right, of course, in saying that Buchanan is ating Buchanan, who has contributed so much to their drop out of the race, before he intentionally inflicts any sounding a lot like the former KKK GrdDd Dragon, but success? Buchanan was the king of television punditry more emotional distress on American society. I have he is wrong in thinking that this is a recent conversion of before he announced his candidacy, appearing on national been trying to come up with something of value that Buchanan's; twenty years ago, President Nixon was TV every day of the week, as host, co-host, or regular Buchanan has contributed to the political dialogue, and somewhat taken aback by the "segregationist" views of member of "CNN CrossfIre," "Mclaughlin Group," and I have been unable to think of anything. However, the list his special assistant and speech writer. Buchanan's "Capital Gang," and it was he who gave John Mclaughlin of Buchanan's repulsive beliefs would stretch from here current assertions that he is not a bigot totally lack a job in the Nixon White House, and a start on a politicall to the White House. Pat's World consists of going back: conviction, (much as did Duke' s claims that he had journalism career. back to an isolationist United States in which blacks and renounced the Klan), and the former columnist can Second, conservatives and liberals alike initially rel­ Jews know their place; where "sodomites" (his term for hardly say that he has been misquoted when many of the ished the way the pUgilistic Buchanan attacked Bush, gays) are back in the closet; where democracy takes a scurriIous statements attributed to him have been pub­ and both groups have given Buchanan wide latitude, in back seat to authoritarianism in the spirit of Franco; and lished under his byline. the hope that he can move the President in the direction where the utopia he remembers from his youth in the Duke has reason to be upset with Buchanan, however. they desire. Bush has found himself with an ever­ 1950's is back, with its "clarity and absolutes," and when Duke knocked down the door in modem politics for shrinking base of support (half of the 90% approval "the faith was unquestioned and patriotism politicians to be openly racist (after Bush opened it a rating of just a year ~oo) , llIIder harsh attack from boIh the unconstrained." crack with Willie Horton), and now Duke fmds himself left and the right, and Buchanan has been the beneficiary What kind of a perscn is Pat Buchanan? Let him speak squeezed out of many of the. primaries by the Republican of this huge wave of discontent The amount of an.,oer at for himself. He has written that this nation's destiny is to establishment, just to have his mantle stolen by the Bush in conservative circles is strong enough to give become a Third World country "if we do not build a sea apparently more respectable Pat Buchanan. This opens wall against the waves of immigration rolling over our up another line of inquest: why has Buchanan, with his See GO HOME, page 9 shores;" he has said that AIDS is "nature's retribution" politics of racism, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, and isola- Friday, March 20, 1992 1HE AMIcus CURIAE 9 Candidates for SBA offices present campaign statements

Charles T. Griffith, lL hat so that I may don it again to go hide in Gina Love, lL Robert Walsh Candidote for 2L SBA Representative the shame of bitter defeat, that you allow CarulidaU for 2L SBA Representative CarulidaU for 2L SBA Representative me to toss my hat into the air in elation Once again I fear my ugly head to over the opportunity to represent the fine Once again, I am running as a candi­ Does anyone here know what the SBA remove my hat and throw it into the SBA lot of you in our student government as a date for your SBA representative. I have does? Why do w~ have a budget deficit so Representative ring, thereby exposing second-year representative. really enjoyed this position over the past large that the Grad Thing narrowly escaped myself once again to the possible embar­ In return for the favor of your vote, I year as it has given me an opportunity to an abrupt discontinuation? Where do the rassment of political hat head until the will avoid entrance into the "mine is meet a lot of you (and perfect my sales tuition dollars you give to the SBA go? grueling campaign trail winds to a close. bigger" poster wars of '92, relying only pitch for Banisters Ball tickets). Although Have you ever been asked by your rep­ (y ou may recall my rather Zen-like upon a gentle reminder in your hanging I am probably best known as a vendor of resentative bow she should solve a prob­ campaign from the Fall, but I believe that ftles and other diminutive aids. For it is Barristers Ball tickets and advertisement lem or address your needs? If you couldn't only Jerry Brown actually picked up on not the size of the sign that matters, but the for Fall from Grace, I do believe that answer these questions without the aid of the vibes itemitted.)-J only ask that rather willingness to serve. Plus, fllieave you being a class representative encompasses past editioos of the Amicus, you probably than this time forcing me to retrieve my alone so that you can bother me instead. more responsibility. I see this position as discovered some of the reasons why so a way to give you information and answer many members of our class are apathetic your questions and concerns regarding towards student governments like the Dave Delk, IL FINANCIAL AID ALLOW ANCE­ student government, the law school, and SBA. CarulidaU for Vice-Prerident Because the budgets of graduate students college life. You probably also noticed that you are far different than undergrads, I intend I have appreciated the chance to rep­ could have answered these questions if My name is Dave Delk, and I am to work with the administration and push resent you during this year and I hope to more communication existed between running for SBA vice-president. As a for an increased allowance for financial represent you again next year. yourselves and your class representatives. lL representative on SBA this year, I aid money consistent with the realities of Once you have a representative responsive realize so.me of the legitimate concerns graduate life. to your needs, dedicated to informing you <>lher students have about SBA. Because BSA FUNDING- I believe that by Michael Rausch, lL of SBA issues and committed to relaying the office of SBA president is so time working closely with representatives Candidate for 2L SBA Representative your opinions at SBA meetings, more consuming, the SBA vice-president from other graduate schools, the law than your view of the S~A will change! needs to be willing to accept large school can get its proper share of student What can the SBA do, really? What does Your ability to use the SBA to fulfill your amounts of responsibility to make cer­ activities fees. I also favor SBA inter­ the SBA do? Who are my SBA reps? The needs and objectives will be enhanced. tain alf areas of student concern are dealt action with other law school organizations usual answers to these questions: Nothing. The key to revitalizing the SBA is to have with properly. Important issues for next to assist them in alternative means of Nothing. Who knows. representatives doing exactly what the year include: fund raising. These answers are disturbing consid­ name of their position suggests-repre­ SOCIAL EVENTS- One of the main 1bere are obviously many other areas ering the SBA is supposed to be a repre­ senting and consulting you. purposes of SBA is to make law school of concern such as class ranking, parking sentative body. I am running for 2L SBA If elected, I will write a newsletter to a little bit more enjoyable for everyone and housing that can only be solved rep in order to change thes e answers. update you on pending i ssues. To gain by sponsoring "grad thing" and various through persistent and aggressive inter­ 1) I believe the SBA can have a great your input, I will push for referendums on other activities. Because of the cuts this action with the administration. I would deal of impact on what happens here. It major issues, bold office hours in the year SBA will be in a better position next like to be in a position as SBA vice­ needs students willing to take the initiative lobby to make access to the SBA easier, year with the cooperation and funding president to not only discuss these prob­ and extend the reach of the SBA beyond and provide suggestion cards on the from other graduate schools to provide lems but solve them. Most importantly, the school and the narrow scope of ac­ newsletters. No -longer would you be more social activities. I intend to see that I urge everyone to vote on March 30. tivities to which the SBA now seems to of more events are provided. Thank you for your support. unaware what is going on. limit itself. I also hope to foster a sense of com­ Representative this year and I would 2) I believe there are many students munity at Marshall-Wythe, both within Laura Livaccari welcome the opportunity to increase my eager to become involved - if they only and without. Erst, we should have ~ peer Candidate for SBA Secretary involvement as Secretary. I see the po­ knew how. The SBA should actively counsel program for incoming 1Ls to make sitioo as a possibility to WOIX more closely solicit student involvement through "ad­ their adjustment much easier. Second, Tired of searching aimlessly for just with the other SBA officers to implement vertising" any committee or working during the first week of classes and pos­ the-right candidate in the national elec­ the changes that are most important to group positions open to students. This sibly orientation we can set up after-hours, tion? Feeling like your vote is only a the student body. My enthusiasm, moti­ will tell students what the SBA does and tours, and softball games to help develop drop in the proverbial bucket? You still vaiion and willingness to listen to sug­ allow them to get involved. ties of friendship between the lLsand can make a difference-here at Mar­ gestions are the qualities I can bring to 3) I believe the class reps need to ac­ upper classmen early on .. shall-Wythe in the SBA elections. this position-please vote Laura tively seek opinions and proposals from Since our school prides itself on com­ I have enjoyed serving as a SBA Livaccari for SBA Secretary! their classmates on every issue that ef­ munity service, the SBA can help law fects the students of this school. This can firms choose and engage in pro bono or be done through the simple step of alert­ volunteer projects by providing on request ing students by hanging file of any up­ information on this area's needs. The coming proposals. I have not seen this SBA can also fund and coordinate large type of contact between the ·SBA reps and projects one law firm could never ac­ the students and I will change that. complish alone, such as dance-a-thon fWId The SBA can be a strong student voice raisers. By doing much of the legwork, in the school and in the communitY. It's the SBA can make it easier to volunteer members must want it to have that voice. some of our precious time. The students represented must be aware I am running not just because I believe of what is being done and what can be I can be a representative true to the meaning accomplished. I ask you to make one of of the word, but also because I believe this your three votes on March 30 a vote for effort can make a difference for us all. me. Please vote for me Rob Walsh.

anxious about the damage being done to Bush, and the Jackson), but he has not matched that since. The general GO HOME, from page 8 liberal press, although pleased to see the President bat­ feeling among voters is that they have made their state­ tered by one of his own party, thus tenderizing him for the ment, now give Bush a chance to redeem himself. This even Pee-Wee Herman 20% of the Republican vote, in an general election, is tired of Buchanan's politics of hate. week in Michigan and illinois, Buchanan received only attempt to "send Bush a message." Although Buchanan The voters also have had enough of the man, which 26% and 22% of the vote, respectively, and after a week has not admitted that much of his success has been can be seen by -the decreasing numbers Buchanan is of reports that he is changing his strategy from one of in­ simply this anti-Bush backlash, it is to be taken as an getting as the primaries wear on. Voters in the first your-face confrontation to more statesman-like behav­ encouraging sign that one-fourth (0 one-third of Repub­ primary, New Hampshire, gave him 37% a month ago, as ior, it is clear that Buchanan is starting to realize that licans really do not believe in the Buchanan manifesto. a rousing rebuke to Bush. Buchanan achieved 36% in ,\merica ain' t buying wliat he' s selling. But, don't let the However, Buchanan' s insistence in remaining in the race Georgia by touting his Confederate roots and sympathies kinder and gentler Buchanan fool you-his world view is bringing about an overdue change in the manner of his (in his study, he displays prominent portraits of the has been ftxed since the 1950' s, and it's just as narrow as press coverage, as the conservative press is getting heroes of the Lost Cause, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall it's ever been. Give it up, Pat 10 ======Friday, March 20,1992 THE AM:lCUS CURIAE Ask Miss Demeanor By MISS DEMEANOR received), but I do still roam the stacks and- after introducing yourself as a M­ realize that the temptation may be over­ Welcome back, Happy Students! on occasion. Anyway, I had never seen W student- a kindly explanation about whelming, please do not attempt to speak trust you all enjoyed a pleasant and relax­ these people before, and I'm fairly the power-hungry madman who lives in to these people. Just content yourself with ing Spring Break and are eager to begin confident my unfamiliarity was not a the giant aquarium on the first floor and the knowl1edge that you have seen a third­ the final leg of the school year. Yes, it result of just being spaced out As my thinks that strangers are robbing him blind. year and that someday, you too will know seems like only yesterday that the semester level of boredom increased, so did my Then simply ask the stranger if he or she the bliss of just being ieft alone. began, and yet in one short month the curiosity about the strangers. I wanted would mind consenting to a strip search. Dear Miss Demeanor, excitement of exams will again be upon to ask these people who they were-not Another possibility is that during Spring I am writing to you because I am us. While I certainly understand the pri­ because they were imposing or appeared Break, when the staff is less vigilant, the dying to watch the NCAA tournament ority Happy Students must place upon dangerous-but because it seemed as if library may become infested with a form games th.is month, but I can't afford preparing for their upcoming tests, I would suddenly the mult;tudes had come out of undergraduate life commonly referred cable T.V. and I certainly can't afford like to remind each of you of the impor­ of the woodwork. to as slugs. Infestations usually coincide to watch the games at Paul's or the tance of setting aside time to enjoy some I guess the bottom line is that I'm with term paper assignments coming due Leafe eve:ry night. Is there a polite way distracting recreation, or simply to relax jmt nosy, and I refrained from inquiring in political science courses or sorority to invite myself over to the house of a and lie in the sun. for fear of making them feel unwelcome. sisters in search of potentially wealthy .classmate who has ESPN? The upcoming weeks are the most pre­ I know it's none of my business who dates for a spring formal. , signed "MissiDg March Madness" cious that Williamsburg has to offer. The they are or what they are doing in the Should you encounter such a life form, Dear "Missing:" weather, though far from predictable, is library, but could I have asked them you may wish to politely introduce Ordinarily, I would say that there is generally splendid and the tourist trade what their deal was? Is there a proper yourself as someone who actually belongs absolutely no polite way to invite oneself will not yet have risen to oppressive lev­ way to mind someone else's business? in the law library and gently inquire as to to another's home without their first ap­ els. When it begins to seem that life is signed ''Curious'' just how quickly the individual intends to proaching YOlL In the face of this particu­ nothing but compelling state interests, Dear "Curious," depart. One must be very careful in dealing lar mania, however, the normal standards horizontal privity and res ipsa loquitur, . Please do not feel that simply main­ with slugs however, as they have been of etiqueuedo not apply. The most one Happy Students should take a well-de­ taining a healthy sense of curiosity con­ known to begin speaking on occasion and need do is to ascertain'that the unwitting served study break. cerning strangers means that you are nosy. could very well suck the intelligence right host does indeed plan to watch the game(s). With that thought in mind, why don't I certainly understand your being intrigued out of your brain. One method employed by desperate we take a peek in this week's mailbag and by the sudden appearance of unfamiliar There is a third, and most likely, expla­ students in past years.has been to place a address the Happy Students' etiquette faces in a community as small as Mar­ nation for your sudden sighti.O.gs of faces poster in ·the loun..ge announcing a basket­ queries: shall-Wythe. You should be neither in the library that you hav.e never seen ball-viewing party and listing a phone Dear Miss Demeanor, alarmed nor ashamed, for there are sev­ anywhere in the law school before. It is number but no address. Then, when the I had the misfoj·tune of having to eral theories concerning sightings of uni­ quite possible that you have actually had first person calls to get directions to the spend the fD'St half (]If my Spring Break dentified library browsers. the rare privilege of viewing a third-year party, you simply tell the caller that your in Williamsburg. While engaged in a One common explanation is that local law student. Many members of this mys­ television set has broken and ask if he or futile attempt at gE~tting started on a attorneys often frequent the library in terious and reclusive breed venture into she would mind hosting the party. Subse­ paper, I dutifully visited the library order to do research. In a recent procla­ the library during holidays, when they quent callers are given directions to the every day and happened to notice sev­ mation, library Czar Jim Heller blamed believe that they won't be detected. first caller's house, as if the party were to eral faces I had nenr seen at the law the depletion of library resources on the Under no circumstances should one be held Ulere all along. . ~hooJ before. tendency of these local )awyers to purloin approach these people. They are tired . Of course, another possibility is for Now, I'm Dot th4~ round-the-clock particular volumes so that they could .en­ They kn?W t~at ~hey. re;llly should be an)'one and everyone wishing to watch denizen of the library that I used to be gage in further research over a real cup of napping, but every once in a while they the tournament to go to Mychal Schul7.' s last semester (when I believed, naively, coffee. get a nervous pang about the possibility of house. His roonunates may be sloppy, but that there was some sort of correlation The proper way to greet such a stranger not graduating and feel the need to come their orange imitation fur living room between time spent studying and grades is with a friendly smile, a warm hello, to the school and touch a book. While I furniture is quite comfortable. Fear aJnd Loathing strikes deep in the Heart of Dixie By TOM BOOK confirmed my belief that Savannah was a It's amazing how a short car trip in America is so pleasing that I remarked to Joe that it Spring Break is a great time to work on fun town indeed. I think Joe had fun as can restore your faith in an entire nation. felt like tllere was a party in my mouth and your golf game. I always try to spend a well, although he didn't say much the You can be damn sure there aren't any everyone was invited. After three of these week in florida during March, and this entire morning and seemed to have con­ Cafe Eroticas in Moscow, baby. . potent drinks, I was ready to write the year was no exception. With visions of siderable trouble tying his shoes. Soon Stopping at St. Augustine is a must for sequel to The Old Man and the Sea and Joe bermuda grass, pIjstine lakes and lush we were back on the road to florida any history buff. Not only is it the oldest was speaking in tongues., greens, my favorite playing partner (ex­ The ride through Georgia was un­ city in these United States, it is one of the On the trip back we stopped in what I cept for tournaments) Joe Quigley (2L) eventful for the most part, although we most beautiful. When you are there be consider to be the crown jewel of the and I set out for florida. I hope that our did have some fun with the hitchhikers we sure and visit the Castillo de San Marcos South, Clharleston, S.c. This town con­ experiences can help you plan for a similar saw. I would screech to a halt while Joe built in 1652 and Hagler College, housed tains some of the South's most beautiful trip next year. would roll down his window and say in what was the magnificent Ponce de creations, as well as some pretty nice It is an awfully long drive to florida, so "Excuse me, but are those Bugle Boy Leon Hotel. This school must be seen to buildings too. I hypothesized to Joe that we recommend stopping in Savannah on jeans you're wearing?" be believed. one could not throw a rock in Charleston the way down. lf you have never been to We also couldn' t help noticing that Also, do not miss the Old Church of St without hitting a beautiful woman. The Savannah it is a great town to visit be­ Biker Week in Daytona must have just Augustine. This building was not only authorities were not pleased when Joe cause all the restaurants and bars are in ended because 1-95 was packed with beautiful to see, but I was able to have the took to the rooftop of our hotel and made close proximity; either along River Street Harleys. Joe observed that bikers seemed sins of the previous night absolved for the several uJUSuccessful attempts to disprove or two blocks away in Market Square. I to travel in packs of four-one woman tidy sum of $1.00. Unfortunat~ly, Joe, my theory. After a few tense moments, recommend the Days Inn on Bay Street, and three men. This led me to draw the who was still suffering the effects of de­ we were let go with a stern warning. about equal crawling distance from either analogy to some law school women who hydration, was asked to leave when the We quickly made our way to the East bar area. are not content unless servicing multiple security caught him lapping water out of Bay Trading Company. Here, fueled by We enjoyed Kevin Barry' s Irish Pub partners. It seems that biker chicks and the holy water fonts. liquid courage, Joe made a concerted ef­ on River Street. The Harp and Guinness law school women may have more in After St. Augustine we finally made it fort to remind all the Citadel cadets in flowed freely here, and there was live common than one would first think. to Vero Beach, home of Dodgertown, the attendance who in fact won the Civil War. traditional Irish music. I enjoyed clapping Our next stop was St. Augustine. There spring training facility for the L.A. And I took advantage of the empty along with the songs UJIltil, in the middle of are many fine places to get lunch there, Dodgers. From there it's an easy day trip dance floor to charm the bells with m. one song, the musicians stopped playing, but if you cannot make it that far, I rec­ to Lakeland, Plant City, and Winter Ha­ interpretive dancing. All in all, e"eryone looked straight at me, and said 'The song ommend Cafe Erotica at E~t 94 in Horida. ven, home of the Tigers, Reds, and Red we met iIll Charleston was extremely gra­ is not that fast." Cafe Erotica is a full service restaurant Sox, respectively. Not far from Vero is cious. Even the police were nice enough There were some other bars that we that sen'es no alcohol and has a $5 cover Jensen Beach, home of Conchy Joe' s to drive alongside of us the next morning went to, but I really don't remember them. charge. You may ask, why go to a res­ Seafood Restaurant. If you get to Conchy in order to ensure that we wouldn't get We awoke to a mercifully overcast taurant that doesn't serve alcohol and Joe's you have to try the Hemingway lost. morning. The cottonmouth of too many charges a cover. Theanswer is simplicity Daiquiris. 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Bookstore director meets with law students Third-ye:ar students get free ABA membership Expressing concern over growing law school disenchantment with textbook and Once again all registered third-year students will be eligible to sign up for a one year graduation regalia pricing, John Freeman of the W &M Bookstore met with the Student free memberslJ~p with the American Bar Association when they turn in their registration Services Committee on Wednesday, May 4th to discuss possible solutions to some for fall classes. The free membership for third-years is ..he result of a contribution from recurring problems. Freeman was particularly concerned with the recent loss of M-Walumni Phillip 1. Hendel ('64). According to Dean Timothy Sullivan, Hendel Bookstore sales to discount sellers such as Lerner's in Washington, D.C. plans to continue the contribution indefinitely. Explaining that the bookstore is required to be self-supporting, Freeman maintained Registrar Liz Jackson said the membership applications will be distributed to that the store's pricing formulas for textbooks are applicable to all college texts and are . students along with the course registration materials. Applications should be turned not out of line with those of competitors. "We look to clothing sales for most of our into Jackson when students register. The free membership includes a one year profit," he explained. Freeman also said that in the future the Bookstore will attempt subscriptioo to both the ABA Journal and the Association's student magazine, The Student to monitor and price its law texts in line with other competitors, and would match the Lawyer. lower priced texts advertised by other book sellers. Other concerns raised by the Student Services Committee included the Bookstore's Moot Court takes third in Securities Competition limited hours when the main campus is not in session, the inadequate inventory of law Marshall-Wythe Moot Court members Rustin Polk and Brendan "Pookie" Shannon hornbooks and supplemental study aids, and the general inconvenience for M-W knocked'em dead at the Fordham Securities Law Competition last month. Competing students of the store's location. The possibility of a "satellite" store operated during against a field of 75 speakers after the preliminary rounds, the team placed third overall the first week of classes each semester was raised and Committee Chairperson in the competition. • Professor Susan Grover promised to explore this option in greater detail. Shannon re:ceived the Best Oralist award and Polk took fourth place in the Oralist competition. Shannon attributed his success to the lucky purple paisley tie with his Shannon's L.Rev. note wins national award super-lucky rc!d and blue suspenders, which he wore for all of the arguments. Chief Justice Robert Bryant refused comment on the possibility of purchasing similar When the National Society of Writers 00 Legal Subjects meets in Los Angeles later ensembles for other members of the Moot Court Bar. this month Brendan Shannon (3L) will be presented with a plaque and $300 of cold, hard cash for his authorship of the best student note published in a Law Review this year. The note, The Federal Magistrate's Act: A New Article III Analysis for a New Applicatiions for editorships now available Breed of Judicial Officer was published last fall at 33 Wm. & Mary L.Rev. 253. The Publications Council of the College of William and Mary is currently accepting Shannon. who wishes that members of certain publications at M-W would stop applications fm the position of editor for the Advocate/Amicus Curiae and the William calling him "Pookie," said he was thrilled to learn of the award. "I haven't felt this and Mary Bill ofRights and Public Policy Law Journal. Applications are available on honored since the Amicus made me a trading card!" Creative financing on the part of the SBA buliletin board, or may be obtained from Paula Sinozich (3L), the SBA the M-W administration will enable Shannon to travel to LA. to receive the award. Publications Council representative. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. on While he has yet to decide what be will do with the plaque, Pookie said he plans to Wednesday March 25. Applications must be turned in to the Student Activities office, use the cash to payoff debts be incurred playing golf over Spring Break. Room 203 in the Campus Center.

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r--- C'n: :t:r- - -, C::~:;;c:---l r --~e~nSZi,:a; - -] Many first year students pay more I Although her new matemal status A relative newcomer to the Mar- I : A perennial target of student attention to "Rockin' Ron" on Ubel I once promised a measure of shall-Wythe shooting gallery, I abuse, "II Deano" is assured of Night than they ever do in class. I clemency, Lynda "Write Till It Peter "YOIJ Imbeciles" Alces nev- I I prominent representation in Ubel Rumored to be the only attorney I Hurts" Butler's lejsurely approach ertheless promises to be one of I I Night skits, if only because of the ever to leave a government job I to grading last semest.er's exams the school's more promising tar- I I stunning improvement in the parking situation this year. Over because they g~\Ie him too much I has guaranteed her another year gets. Combining an unpopular I I work, Rosenberg is always happy I in the pantheon of shame. Al- area of specialization, a perverse I I the years, virtually every aspect to step aside and Jet someone though the cuts will be fast and fondness for 8:00 a.m. classes, I I of the Dean's character and ap- else be him for an evening. In the I furious, most Libel Night writers and an o,,'erbearing manner that pearance have been depicted on past. writers have unsuccessfully I retain enough residual fear from reminds virtually everyone of I I stage, many completely accu­ tried to lure Rosenberg on-stage I first-year Property that the most someone Ithey hated in elementary I I rately. None of it's new, but you'lL to play himself by circulating the I outrageous jokes are hurriedly school, },Ices can only be de- I I laugh til you, Well, you'U laugh. A rumor that there would be a SUf­ I rjpped into small pieces and scribed as a "phenom." Veiled I I substantial number of students prise birthday party for him in the I flushed down the toilet. Make comments by writers suggest that I I are hoping that Sullivan wilf be wings haltwaythrough the show. sure she doesn't see you laugh­ his sartoriial indiscretions are ad- I I selected President of the College I rumor has it that "The Stare" can ditional grist for the sarcasm mill. I so that these dassic skits will never ldiL ______e. ..1 _ ..c' # • _, 0:, _ . I ______.... L _____ ~ ____ ..1 L ___ ..1 L _____ -..:.~_ - _~~..1 13 need to be committed to the students here cause again, I don't think that that is and how it affects their lives. So, I would within the realm of the SBA president. be very forceful with the administration in Certainly they can knock on some doors acquiriag what the student body wants and see if they can get some things done, and needs. I think abolishing the class but there is not the funding there for those ranking system is a priority, and from kind of activities. what I understand there is some support in . . . I think as a second year you can give the administration on that The job search a tremendous amount of time to it, you can is of course on everyone's mind, we need have some long-range goals to where you community. Could you describe how nance, I have an MBA in management. to delve into that. There was a program, probably couldn't have as a second year. you see an SBA president interacting So as far as the monetary side of being a friend of It will add president, I think I'm more than qualified mine was up some sta­ with everyday students on a day-~y " I was in the military ' basis? to handle that. I was in the military for at Villanova., bility to Well sure, I think in analyzing and four years. I commanded infantry pla­ and it was a for four years. I com­ the stu­ looking at the platforms of the three can­ toons and signed for millions of dollars mail merge dent gov­ didates, there were some pretty lofty goals worth of equipment. So, as far as the file in ernment, I think described by some of the other pressure of the job, I've seen the pressure Wordperfect manded infantry pla­ and it will candidates, that I'm not so sure are too and I think I'll be able to do that. I was and it put out definitely realistic . . .. [AJs far as I'm concerned, military aid to the President for two-and­ all the ad­ toons and signed for make sure what I'm going to try to emphasize is, a-half years, so as far as working with dresses for that that number one, getting rid of class rank for people in administrative-type positions, I you auto­ person ' s those who are not in the top 10 percent of think I can handle that as well as anyone. matically. millions of dollars year is to the people their class .. . . I think in the long nUl it will Things help more students get better jobs which How would you react though, to criti­ like that that worth of equipment. because is definitely needed. cism that no first year is qualirled to make the as I said, I want to try to increase the law school's hold the position of president because, process a So, as far as the pres­ if he prominence within the whole William by virtue of only spending 10 months at little bit wants to and Mary community. In the platform I this school, he has not developed a rela­ easier, more run again, discussed the health care. When they are tionship with the important members efficient, so sure of the job, I've you're on break and we're not, they pretty much of the administration, and doesn't know you're not going to shut down the place. And it's Io\Igher for who the power-brokers are. typing 300 seen the pressure and I have to do law students and sometimes we kind of Well, I would respond in two ways. addresses. that. get forgotten. First of all, and not to be negative, but a So I would think I'll be able to do SBA funding is something that defi­ first-year did not lose $6,000. So as far as work with As ide nitely affects studenl$. I think we lost koowing people, I think the president needs the adminis­ from the something like $6,000 at one point . .. I to respond to what the students want. tration very that.~ day-to- am very much hands on; someone says When you elect someone who is not going aggres- day qual­ the coffee pot needs work. OK let's look to run again, he or she is not responsive or sively, and yet not to the point that, very ity of life which you have talked about at that, let's see if we can do it. The is more difficult to be responsive. When diplomatically .... at length, what are your visions for president needs to identify those things. you elect a first year, he's going to go out improving the overall outward reputa­ The refrigerator is another example. They and do it because his job is on the line. How do you see your role as SBA presi­ tion of the law school and its ability to put a sign on it that said things are growing I think as a first-year being elected, dent in interacting· with student gJ:OIIPS train.lawy.ers? in it. Well, clean it. That might alleviate and, of course being president in second liere at M-W? - I think a schopl's· reputation comes some of that problem.. Something to . . . year, it would be the responsibility of that . .. [I)he SBA president would have to from three phi~s: its students, its gradu­ reduce the stress level; you've got aca­ person to (A) get with the old president support those more than anything else, ates, and its faculty. SBA president doesn't demic stress, fmaocial stress, social stress. and other members and find out what he and ensure that any group feels comfort· have anything to do with faculty, so we Staplers and coffee pots and refrigerators or she needs to know, that would be your able in stepping forward and becoming can put that thing away, which I, as far as law students shouldn't have to worry responsibility. And to go out and if you part of the school. So I would definitely being here a first year, I would commend about The president needs to take care of need help, then go out and solicit it So I support any group that would want to be highly. I think they're great. those things. think that is the best way to do it and a I part of that. . . . Looking out for the The students they're bringing in here don't think that it's a hindrance at all. smaller groups I think would be a priority. are very high, high quality. My class had What kind of experience do you have an LSAT of 42, grades approximately of, with members of the administration What is your vision of how the SBA I think, 3.4, you can check that. Very and ad- president What would be some of the character­ talented, very quality people. ministra­ should in­ istics you would look for if you were put I think the best way to increase the tive proce­ " I think that the teract with in the position of choosing between or reputation of the school is to get graduates dure here adminis­ ranking groups and·their funding re­ good jobs. How you do that, once again, atM-W? lifestyle or just the tration of­ quests? get rid of that class rank. There's no Well, ficials on I think one thing to look at is how many reason to label anyone with 42 LSAT and being a frrst the main students are involved. How it relates to 3.4 as bottom half. Give them a GPA, year, I Ii ves of the everyday campus law, I think is important. We are a law send them in the interview, they're gonna freely admit and here at school, and so any, Environmental Law get jobs. Put us up there with one of the that I'm student can be im­ the law societies, International Law societies, upper echelon schools, like Virginia They limited in school? Women's Law societies, SERCH obvi­ do not have a class rank, like we have. that and I proved and I think that ously has legal emphasis in what they do. That's how you do it. haven't Here at the I think those are the characteristics we been able law school, want to look at. What is the one unique quality or char­ to, obvi­ should be the I think that acteristic that you have, that the other o u sly the SBA You've mentioned several times the ad­ three candidates don't have, that should haven't president's responsibil­ needs to be vantage of being a first year and thus make me vote for you? been in an the voice of being around after your tenure. That I'm sincerely committed to improving elected po­ ity, and that's why I'm the every­ is, a kind of long-term accountability. the quality of lifestyle here. And I have sition . day life of How do you see your day-to-day ac­ given it an enormous amount of thought. Aside from the student. countability if you are elected SBA And I have some definite ideas and some that, I'm not running, to try and do First of all president? definite plans. I have the experience. sure that you have to . .. [W]ell" I think that goes about the And, once again, I am committed to mak­ you have to that.~ identify honor and character of the individual .. .. ing things better here. I think with the have a lot problems, I have stated in my platform what I be­ ideas that I have posed, the commitment administra- you can' t lieve are realistic goals. I'm not promis­ that I have, and the ability to get it done, I tive experience here at M-W to be able to just be oblivious or above them, or you ing to reevaluate a financial aid package should be elected to the presidency, hope­ be president can't be concerned about what you're because I don't think I can do that . . . . I'm fully. And be able to get some great things I have degrees in accounting and fi- going to do nine months from now. You not promising to create parking lots be- done here within the next yea - 14======Friday, March 20, 1992 THE AMIcus CURIAE Well, funding from your student fees, students because you're around an addi­ of course comes from the BSA alloca­ tional year, following your tenure as tions, which will be fixed for the next yeru: president. In fact, I believe as a student based on this budget that's currently be­ matriculating in these halls daily, we are a ing formulated. In that regard, when we close enough knit group, you should be begin next year, there will be nothing that accountable daily. The actions of the can be added to or taken away from the President and the SBA should be visible budget they then have. I think what would and accountable in that sense by making be key in tht: coming year . . . would be to sure that students are aware of everything ing, I think parking should be essentially tions. make sure a willing BSA representative is going on in the SBA. To me, its kind of a administered by the law school. Because Aside from your BSA experience, what chosen that will put in the time and the self-evaluating process, because if the we are de- kind effort with the BSA to ensure that we are students don't like what's going on at any tached of ex­ again fairly represented in following years, given time, they should be aware of it and from the "1 believe 1 have the expe­ peri­ to make sure that our funding is main­ should approach the SBA and its presi­ campus, ence tained at levels at least commensurate dent because rience necessary to help the have with other organizations, and a fair allo­ So, I do not agree with the candidate's we essen­ you cation in proportion to the fees we con- notions of accountability. I believe that tially have SBA now. 1 am very famil­ had tribute as law students. - experience that you bring to the job and I a w with awareness of the workings ci the SBA day school a d - A lot of work bas been done this year to in and day out is what is essential to what parking iar with the workings of the min- band togelther the graduate schools in it takes to do a good job. Those are the for law istra- order to incr~ their representation. necessities of the job. Accountability is students SBA, with the financial t ion How do you see that effort continuing certainly necessary, but its not keyed to and law offi- next year~' his idea ci being around as a second-year facul ty situation, as well asthe dais I don't Ithink it has reached its maxi­ student next year. ' and staff, and mum level possible, and I would see that it would College administration on pro- the efforts continue. It seems to have What ~ your vision for improving the be better c e - worked weU this year, and as more or less outward reputation of this law school adminis­ dures a start-up year for this effort, it certainly and its ability to train lawyers? tered by the main campus as well as her e can get better. . . . I think one of the most important the law at M- Fnm the GAPS meetings I've attended, aspects of our teaching institution is the school, it­ here at the law school. ~ W , everyone seems willing to work together. teaching itself. In that regard, I would like self. I and They realize that graduate students are to see at least some student representation think we should also move toward having how do you see that experience affect- somewhat in a different situation as un­ toward choosing our future teachers, so a law school only parking sticker at a ing your presidency? dergraduates and although each graduate that we can continue the high quality of reduced fee .... Yes, I certainly think familiarity with organizations among themselves differ, teaching that we currently have. Again with the graduate housing con­ the administration here at the law school we are more likely to achieve individual Also, the organizations that we have cerns, there are other new issues. I think is essential. I, personally, have taken it 19raduate association goals by working here at the law school, certainly add to the as law students, it's important that we upon myself to get to know the adminis". ; -together, due to the relationship we have reputation of our law school--whether maintain our priority of use over the fa­ tration here. I think they are very helpful with the main campus. from the publications to the different in­ cilities here, mainly the library would be and willing to work with students who This yt:<:1r, the BSA representatives from terest groups on campus, they all augment involved there. Both study space, com­ come with a willing attitude to work .the gradualte schools have reported back the life here at M-W, and their accom­ f71>lb-~m..2ifui.:;:,; f"Dni..=lt27r · ~O;:-Aaur a}l;211Sl;z'v=-: • . . in rorauon [0 GAPS, and lfien lfiey've pllsbments certainly improve our reputa­ time. Those are some concerns that could With regard to the administration here,. considered things each representative tion. So, in that regard, I think anything be addressed by a more effective, stream­ I as an individual student have gotten to brings back to the meeting, and then they the SBA can do to aid the different groups lined process within the SBA. know them by taking some of my con- try to formulate a policy that all the gradu­ here at the law school in their endeavors cerns directly to some of these adminis- ate organizations can agree on to bring would certainly be worthwhile in improv­ The issues of parking and grad housing trators. For iustance, our librarian Jim back as a lllIlified front to the BSA. ing the continuing improvement of the brings up an issue that goes hand-in­ Heller, Dean Connie Galloway, just to What I have been pleased to see is that school's reputation. hand with the SBA, that is the mention a couple. I found them to lend a there have been no situations of confron­ president's relationship with the main good ear and to listen to what you say and tation because of this. I think if it contin­ Fmally, what ~ the one quality that you campus and other grad schools. What offer their experience as having long-time ues as it is, it will cootinue to improve, and have, that should make me vote for do you know about that relationship experience here at the law school, as op- we will only get better representation. you? and how do you see it in the future. posed to transient students that are here, . . . I would say the one trait th.at I I'd say I'm fairly knowledgeable in generally, at the most three years. I think At least one other candidate stresses possess that would ensure a productive that regard, from BSA experience, sitting once you put the two viewpoints together, accountability as a deciding factor in year as SBA president is my work ethic. I in on GAPS meetings. GAPS meetings a fair and reasonable solution always this election. Others may stress experi­ can wholeheartedly promise a solid year are the representatives from each of the seems to be evident. It just takes the ence. This choice may turn out to be the of work toward improvement and ad- graduate associations, typically their ability to examine all of the avenues avail­ decidinl~ dressing presidents. They have worked together able and work with the administration factor in the is­ better this year than they have in the past towards reaching a solution that is accept­ this elec- "1 think parking should sues that By bringing together graduate concerns able to the students and the administra- tion. Is ilt the stu­ as a whole, particularly before the BSA, tion . . .. really u be essentially adminis­ den t s as well as the fInancial budgeting process. choice, have. I If you are elected president, how will you and tered by the law school. believe This year, as BSA representative, I interact with student organizations here at where do that a questioned from the outset exactly what the law school? you comt~ ... We should also move year is was necessary . . .. I went in with an I think that is very importaht, particu­ out on quite a attitude to listen and work with the major­ larly in light of my desire to bring out all each fac­ toward having a law Ion g ity of undergraduate students who sit on student concerns in general. Student tor? time to the BSA, and I found it to be no problem groups are, of course, a level above the To be­ school only parking maintain really .... students in general . . . . As far as my gin, I this level I hoped not to sway the other members interacting with them, I would want to w 0 u I d sticker at a reduced fee. ~ of work, to law school or graduate concerns, but know what their concerns are as a group hope that and m y make sure we and the other graduate because they obviously meet and associ­ each law willing­ schools are fairly represented. Make sure ate regularly and have more particular­ student votes for the candidate they feel ness to do that is therefore very important that the money allocations are indeed fair ized concerns attendant to their individual can do tht: best job and, in that vein, is If the work level of the SBA president in the sense that they are giving to legiti­ groups. And those merit just as much most qualified. Concerning accountabil­ wavers during the year, I think the students mate organizations in legitimate amounts, attention as individual student concerns. ity, I believe the fIrst-year candidate you're would definitely be slighted. So, I believe with the emphasis toward academic pro­ speaking of is somewhat misguided. In my dedication to the position would be grams ... . All ci this fits into the role of the WeD, attention is fine, but what about my mind,][ don't believe accountability is the most important trait to further student SBA president with these other organizii- funding? measured by some form of reprisal by life at M-W. Fiiday, March 20, 1992 THE AMICUS CURIAE 15 dealing with the powers that be at M­ who runs for public office, anyone who W? really cares, that's the accountability, do I would tell them that I do deal with your constituents feel like you care? Do them everyday. We all, as students, deal your constituents feel like you have your with them everyday, I guess, on some pulse on what they need, that you are level. I'm the type of person that if I have trying to do what they want, or are you just a problem I'm gonna go to where I feel the trying to do this for a resume purpose? solution is going to be solved. Through I'm not doing this for a resume purpose doing that I have dealt with a lot of the because I'm already Navy JAG. By the weren't a student rep, that doesn't mean needs. I have always ... felt that you can administrators here. time I need to do another resume it will be that you shouldn't run for SBA president get a bee with honey before you can get I would tell them to look at me as a four years down the line and what will be If you have been supportive of the SBA by one with vinegar. So you try to do it that person, as an individual . . .. What some- important is what I do as a Navy JAG whatever means, by going to Grad Things, way. You one says IS officer, not as SBA president. So every­ by being supportive of PSF, or other orga­ try to work one thing, thing I do is because I care, because I want nizations on this campus, as long as you with people. "More profound than but look at to make a difference, and because I feel I have been involved in giving your time how I in­ am the best person for the job. and effort to any organization, then you I think words ... Action," be­ teract with are worthy to be SBA president Anyone that we each you as a As far as wanting to make a difference, is worthy to throw their hat in the ring, have the student and what are some of your visions about regardless of what their involvement was same goal. cause it's really good to how I talk improving the outward quality of this before hand. But. for me, at this level is Surely to you on law school and it's ability to train fu­ where I feel I can have the most impact sometimes, be able to identify is­ the issues. ture lawyers? the admin­ That is the It's an important question . .. . I have no What about the SBA's relationship with i strati on and sues, but its a matter of same way I problem with the faculty here .... The area other graduate schools? the student will go in of faculty is the area where students in I think the SBA president should work body go dif­ and talk to academia have their most legitimate beef. along with the other graduate schools ferent ways, looking at those issues an admin­ I have had very good relations with my because a lot of their needs are the same. and I know istrator on faculty members, but other students feel We're all professional students, we're all how to deal and figuring out what the issues. that some of the faculty members aren't as pursuing different curriculum, but we.'re with those receptive to our needs as students here... all professional students who have come situations the solution is. ~ W hat back who are older, who have different too . . . . But abo u t Maybe we need tohave some tune-up needs, who have different wants at this you try the cooperative way fIrst Then if funding of law school organizations? skills for faculty as far as how they can university. So, there should be a coopera­ they are not cooperative with you, then Whatever funding that organization can really be in tune with the needs of the law tion between c.ill of them. There shouldn't you have to push the pressure up a notch. get through the SBA itself, but then taking students . . .. Several professors, I think be all of them fighting for a little bitty that organization's cause to the BSA for need to tone up on their teaching skills . . piece of the pie. We should all be cooper­ What about experience with this ad­ funding because there is a lot of money . . That's one of the major areas I would ating so we can all get what we need from ministration in this school? there . ... We don't get our fair share of focus on. the undergraduate campus. I know most of the administrators here. getting our voices heard on the BSA level I feel I have good relationship with most where a lot of the BSA mooey is disbursed But how does the SBA do a that? What is your vision of how Tracy of them and they have a good attitude and We Humphrey will interact with the ad­ tOwards me as far as wb3t. their impression handed ' feel like ministration here at the law school and of me is. I think that is a plus for me, a do w n. "You could have the best 't her e on the main campus? What are the definite plus for me because I've dealt Just the should similarities and differences? wilh Dean Galloway. I know Dean Shealy yearbook message in the world, the be a I would think, at fIrst blush they should through dealing with the Black Law Stu­ thing, you seminar be the same... . I would think that maybe dents Association, through dealing with know best platform in the on ef­ the administration here would more be other organizations. I've dealt with Dean paying fective our ally, as opposed to the administration Vick and Dean Sullivan. .. . I think that is money world, but if you're not teach­ on the undergraduate campus.. But, I very important, the impression that the for a ing in would approach them each the same, un­ administration has of the SBA president yearbook I a w less I felt as though they were not being because that can really set the tone. Are we never communicating ... , it's school . receptive to the needs of law students at they going to work with you? Are they see and . . be­ this law school. ... If we can't get [our gonna work against you? . . . [f]heyare that we're moot, it's useless. ~ cause needs met] from our administration here, going to stop and listen because they neverm.. we feel then, I guess I would approach resources realize that you are a person of good .. And, those are the type of things, those that this may be an area where there may that are on the undergraduate campus, to judgment That you are a person who is in are the areas where the undergraduate be some improvement. Come at them in see how it good stand­ campus has really taken for granted, or a way to facilitate and to help, and take is that we ing. A per­ just completely overlooked in some in­ that idea to Dean Vick. That's an area can get "I'm the type of per­ son who stances, the needs of law students. The where you see a problem and you try to do whatever it they feel is SBA president must be the advocate for something about it. is that we son that if I have a of good whatever organizations want money. want. character. What is the one unique characteristic And, I think At least one other candidate has men­ that you have, that should make me What are problem I'm gonna go that is im- tioned the inherent disadvantage of vote for you? the tools pOTtant . electing a second year as president be­ ... I know that I communicate well that you to where I feel the solu- Because I cause there is no long-term account­ with all different types of people. You have ac­ have dealt ability. Could you comment on that could have the best message in the world, quired tion is going to be wilh the ad­ and also describe how you would be the best platform in the world, but if that are ministra­ held accountable on a day-to-day ba­ you're not communicating that to other going to tion in the sis? people, it's moot, it's useless. I can com­ enable you solved. Through doing past, they Well, first of all, as far as the long-term municate with law students, I can com­ to do that? have that accountability, what if that person de­ municate with administrators, I can com­ Well, that I have dealt with a impression cides not to run again? How is there any municate with anyone on any level, and' I being stu­ of me and long-term accountability there? I think can get things done. I can be forceful dent body lot of the administra­ that will be the accountability for anyone who is in a when I need to be forceful. I can use president at a plus. public office is for their constituents to proper tact and decorum w hen I need to JMU, and tors here.~ feel or not feel like they are doing a good use that. And, I know when to turn one on coming up How job, period, end of story. Maybe that's and the other off. That I think comes with through SA at JMU, thm! are a lot of times would you respond to a voter's conc:erD through writing notes to the Advocate, experience. It comes with dealing with where the administration and the student that, you have some great ideas, but dropping notes in my hanging flle, that's administrators and students over time, body differ on what the student body you don't have the track record of the day to day accountability. Anyone and that is my strength. Friday, March 20, 1992 THE AMIcus CURIAE the University of Texas I was elected in a coordinating the team to accomplish the student-wide referendum to the Texas goals~ Union Board of Directors, which was the umbrella But as team organiz.a- Ieader,bow tion for are you go­ studentac­ "Getting people in­ ing to re­ tivities, spond to spending volved, getting a broad different Brew-t)'pe things, and a lot of these things, There is the notion that if PSF receives of student student the cost could be deferred through the funding from SBA, then PSF becomes funds. I groupswbo local community. We could even put dependant on SBA. I don't know if you feel that range of issues up on come to you their name on it, say it's sponsored by so­ are aware of this, but PSF has never with my with re­ and-so law firm or so-and-so business. I asked for SBA money. experi­ the table, is one of the quests? just think we could take a lot more of an Right, I was aware of that I just don't ence, my aggressive stance in raising funds for these think you can completely separate orga­ experieDice biggest ways I'm going WeU,oneof things where it doesn't come out of our nizations in this school. Organizations during the my big budget and our budget can be used for a lot are here for the students. I think the last eight to be accountable. ~ things is more worthy things, such as stipends, students perceive the SBA as a sort of an years in the providing a scholarships, as I said earlier. umbrella organization. And therefore, business forum for any other committee, any other organi­ world, iliat student in­ Is it the SBA's role to he a source of zation, any other program could, maybe even as a first year, 1 can make a <11tter- put. 1 woUld certamly dIscuss the issues fmancial aid? should, fall under that umbrella. . ence. I feel that I have the ability to get with that organization or group, fmd out I think so, I think the SBA can make a people iJ[}Volved and develop enthusiasm, what their needs are, and provide a fonun big difference. You're talking about an But, what if the organization doesn't and I think these are characteristics that for them to interact with the SBA and the organization that.is involved in a lot of want to the leader of SBA should have. students in general, and let the students committees on campus, on the main I would think they have that right, but decide themselves what are the best routes campus, a lot of organizations here in the if they would not be willing to accept any What llbout experience at this law to take. We need to govern by democracy law school. The SBA should be open to funding we could help them raise, then I school, with this administration, with as best we can. I think my enthusi~ and any route that would help law students. think SBA's role should be to provide these students? energy will help people get motivated and To defer expenses, to make school more maybe another program, where also we Well, obviously, being my first year become a part of the process. Therefore, enjoyable, provide more social activities, allow students to work in the community, I'm still learning the ropes, still learning I will work with that organization to get help get classes. You know, financing other type of public service things, where about the faculty and the administration their views presented, and let the students and funding is just another way of helping they are funded through stipends and how those things work, but I think decide which way is the best to go. a lot of these other things happen. getting to know the system doesn't take I guess the question on everyone's mind that long. I feel, with my aggressive What are some of your visions for im­ I noticed in your flyer that one of the is the reason for your late entry into the nature, I can jump right in. Any areas proving the outward reputation of the things you mentioned is helping PSF race. where 1 don't have the knowledge that I law school and the quality of the pro­ out with summer stipends. Where ~ did Well, I was waiting to see if Mario should haYe I can deyelop that knowledge gram? you come up with that idea Cuomo was going to enter the race, but quickly. And, also bringing people who That's one of the reasons why I want to I have seen that PSF has had a couple of since he dido 't jump in, I decided to jlunp are going to be third years next year, as jump in this race. In knowing what SBAs thmgs to raise money. The date auction in~ r reft lfiat, in seeing tfie candidates well as other second years who have do at other law schools, I mean they are was a big thing. I realize that with the views, some of the things I felt strongly knowledge in those areas to be involved involved in bringing in speakers, in pub­ economy the way it is, we need to provide about were not being represented by the in SBA and also to help pull up any licizing the program, in working with the more opportunities for students who don't other candidates ~ I also felt that SBA shortcomings I personally may have. I undergrad campus. We don't do enough necessarily get jobs with law firms or needs a lot of enthusiasm, and a lot 'Of mean, inyolying everyone is what it is all of that. We need to get this information companies, to do public service work and ~nergy, and I think that is one of my real about. I'm not going to have all the disseminated to alumni, to be involved get paid for it. . ~ . And, I'm just really strong points. I think I can infuse this into answers to everything, so I would want it with conferences, to work with the Bar concerned that, though PSF does a lot of the organization. ~ .. to be a very broad-based SBA program ~ Association. To let people know that things, the SBA should also be involved So, it is my concern about the lack of we're here, tell 'em what we're doing. with that. enthusiasm, and the lack of really· big What do you know about the SBA's And, I think by becoming more involved Then, tying that in to what I was saying goals, such as the endowment fund that I relatioJllship with the main campus ad­ with some of the national programs with about local businesses. Maybe we could talked about in my statement. These are ministration and other graduate other SBAs, that's how we can get the have certain businesses or certain firms things that concern me and made me want schools? word out. locally that, and this could be anywhere to get in the race. WeIn, that was another one of my COIl­ from Richmond to Virginia Beach, that cerns iliat made me want to run. As I One of the watch,,·ords of this election they designate a certain amount of money Why go for that top position as your understand, O\~er the years, there hasn't seems to be accountability.... just for these fir s t been en.ough law school representation on One person's watchword summer sti­ pos i­ the main campus or in main campus pends. I just "I mean the SBA seems tion in committees or organizations. I think the Certainly, it is something that students are think that PSF SBA? relationship has been very tenuous. I concerned about. On a day-to-day basis, is such a great to take a passive stance Why would like to see that relationship grow how will the student body hold you ac­ program that not en­ because: graduate students on this campus countable we have to ter ata are almost a third of the population, but as SBA president? work with on working with the lower they are very un-represented in the main ... Getting people involved, getting it them~ I eve I campus: committees. So, in the past I broad range of issues up on the table, is community, that means and don't think there's been a very good rela­ one of the biggest ways I'm going to be Haveyouap­ gain tionship, or enough of a relationship, and accountable. Plus I want people to come proached any local businesses, in rais­ some that is one of the things I would like to up to me in the hall, on the weekends, member of expe­ work OIl, getting us our proportional rep­ whatever it takes, and let me know how the PSF r i - resentation and becoming much more ac­ they feel, what they think of certain things, board with ing money for programs ence? tively involved in the policy of the univer­ just be a barometer of what the feelings this idea sity as a whole and moods are in the law school. Not spe­ such as scholarships or feel ex­ cifically, I just pe r 1- How do you see yourself interacting What is the ODe unique characteristic haven't had a stipends.~ ence IS with st1lldent organizations here at the that you have, that should make me chance to re­ a very law school if you are president? vote for you? ally talk to any impor­ I see myself more as a team leader. I Overall, it goes back to something I of them .. . .I'm sure anything we could do tant issue. Not necessarily expe·rience in mean, the team has got to make things said several times. It's an excitement, an to help them raise the funds would be to the law school but experience in life and happen. lUke I said before, I don't have all enthusiasm, a motivation to get the job their benefit. experiences in organizations you may have the answers, I don't know all the issues done, and an ability to rally the support of What about the issue of independence? been involved with as an undergrad. At that are going to arise. But, I see myself as the students.

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Captain haven't been there since the new Before we expound on the prices from the front doors of our humor) already, give the Backfm Bills is the epitome of a local's owners took over, but they have subject of seafood options in the target restaurants, only to dis­ a try and you'll see why it is one place- out of the way and kind preserved the neon lobster. Burg, we should admit that we cover that NONE of them had of the favorites in the area. of drab, but the food and value Captain George's is an alI­ are both certified seafood snobs menus posted outside. This is Our personal favorite is Cap­ will bring you back. you-can-eat joint all the way who grew up in Virginia Beach one thing we could borrow from tain Bills, an absolute dive on On a less enthusiastic note, down Route 60 at Airport Road. believing that the catch of day Europe. In France it is illegal not Ironbound right near Eastern we have the Lobster House, lo­ Three years ago it was $18.50, meant that the fish was actually to post menus outside. State. You won't fmd any sissy cated on Richmond Road right we don't know the price today. caught that day. Although Wil­ A favorite local seafood spot linen on the table and the decor where Bypass Road runs back No one should pay that much to liamsburg is not quite up to the is the Backfin, located at the seems like someone was trying into Route 60. It is over-priced eat out of huge stainless steel same standard, there are some corner of 199 and Jamestown to make fun of themselves-there and the fish we had there was vats, no matter how much they fine options scattered among the Rd. We have spotted law profs are even little animals made out frozen. Portions were also small. let you swill. The only thing usual collection of places that eating there on more than one of sea shells-but the food is We can only assume that they are worth having on their buffet is specialize in fleecing tourists. occasion, but aren't sure if that is very fresh and the prices are out­ happy to get a few tourists a day the crab legs and we still can't You may notice that this re­ a good thing or not. Prices are standing. They often have some and soak them dry. figure out why the place is so view contains fewer hard facts reasonable (mostly around $10) kind of "all-you-can-eat" special The Lobster Palace down popular, but it is. about prices than usual. The aM the food is very well prepared. for a reasonable price. Route 60 by the Taco Bell was We also give two big thumbs same quality that serves us in A personal favorite is the scallop The service is down-home better in terms of the food quality, down to the Seafare (reviewed in good stead as reviewers-being & cheese casserole. The soups friendly and the waitress will tell but still pricey. They also get the Barrister' s issue) because the basically too lazy to cook- also are tasty and the service is you what is really fresh and what bonus points the for the neon owner drives a Jag, clearly earned works against us from time to friendly and casual. not to bother with. You won' t lobsters and combination res­ from charging too much. Of time. After a heated discussion The Backfm has a large deck get any fancy preparation here. taurant/disco approach. It has course we also like BeITel's, at as to exactly how late we could with picnic tables and giant The dishes are basic, but tasty. It recently changed hands again and least as long as they are ·running get away with finishing this re- ceiling fans that is perfect on also has a fish shop where you is now called the Williamsburg an ad in this newspaper. First-years: forget the job market, and work for a judge By LEANNE MORRIS hire volunteer interns, usually law stu­ viewing interns' work. "Judges certainly Chu said. "I didn't realize that so many First-year students who haven't found dents who have just finished their first read every opinion they issue, but they civil cases are resolved out of the court­ summer employment may be overlook­ year of law school. Although different don't all have the time to edit them exten­ room, through written motions. The cases ing a class of jobs that can bring them judges have different practices, many treat sively," said Fmch. ''I know for a fact that were definitely not LA. Law-style crimi­ prestige, knowledge, opportunity, and interns just as they treat their clerks. several federal judges issue their interns' nal cases. They were mostly very compli­ even a little bit of raw power. "As an intern, I essentially acted as a opinions without changing a word." cated civil suits which had tons of paper­ These jobs involve working for a fed­ third clerk," said Chu. "I did the same Interns' work is often published. "Af­ work. It was interesting to see how a eral district judge as a volunteer intern. work that they did: writing opinions. The ter coming back to school in the fall it was courtroom operated." Few Marshall-Wythe students have taken clerks would always review my work pretty incredible to see an opinion I drafted Interns also have the opportunity to such jobs in the past, but those who have very thoroughly before passing it on to the in F. Supp., something I didn't expect. improve their research and writing skills. are full of praises. Even though the posi­ judge. The only major difference was that Most of the other work I did during the ''My writing improved tremendously be­ tions are unpaid, they offer experience, it was understood that I only had one summer ended up on l..exis. That in itself cause the clerks were very thorough edi­ advice, connections, and opportunities that year's worth of legal knowledge, so I is really cool," Chu said. Finch agrees. tors and excellent writers," Chu said FInch simply aren't available elsewhere. knew my work wouldn' t be the fmal prod­ "Three of the opinions I drafted were said, "that was when I learned how to "Looking back on it, if I could have had uct unless it was thoroughly reviewed by published, and a whole slew of the others research, how to bluebook." my choice between a really high-paying someone." are on Chu also said that his judge's cham­ job with a big law firm and working for "I was Lexis and bers were very informal: 'The clerks and Judge Moran, I would easily have decided amazed at Westlaw . I wore shorts to work every day, although to work for Judge Moran," said Michael the amount --It was great to be Wha t ' s the informality of judges varies greatly. Chu (3L), who worked after his first year of responsi­ m 0 r e , On the other hand, the federal courts are for Chief Judge James B. Moran of the bility I was able to send J u d g e much more formal than the courtrooms I u.s. District Court for the Northern Dis­ given," Chu Lamberth. saw on T.V." trict of Illinois. ''I decided to apply because said. ''I was potential employers said I could 'The clerks were essentially my age, I didn' t have a job around January, and given a case use them all having come right out of law school, and because I wanted to do some substantial me and told as writing we had a great time during the summer. form of legal work. It turned out to be to decide it a case copied from samples. It We hung out a lot," Chu said. more interesting and challenging work and write an was great to Perhaps the best reason to work for a than what I did at a law firm during my opinion . a West reporter as a be able to federal judge, however, is the impact it second summer. After the internship, There were send poten­ can have on future job searches. "I got a every interviewer I spoke to asked me these ex­ tial em­ hell of a recommendation from the clerk about it Many of them knew the judge or pensive law writing sample. ~ ployers a that I worked with closely, not to mention bad argued in front of him. It was definitely firms sub- case copied a very powerful one from the judge," Chu the strongest point on my resume." mitting from a said. Finch said that he thought letters Keith Finch (3L), who worked for Judge thousand-dollar briefs, and there I was, a West reporter as a writing sample." from his judge were an important reason Royce Lamberth of the U.S. District Court first year law student, deciding the cases. Interns often get to work on a wide why he had later obtained a federal district for the District of Columbia after his first It was quite a high." variety of cases. FInch said that he "worked court clerkship in the District of Colum­ year, agrees. "Friends of mine were Finch said that his judge treated him on prisoner cases for the first nvo weeks, bia. "Judge Lamberth didn' t hire me-he earning $1200 a week that summer, and I just like a clerk. ''I wrote to all the judges but after that I worked on two big personal hired people from Columbia and Yale was unpaid. But I knew I had a better job," in D.C. and \ irginia, and within a week I injury suits, one of which involved enter­ instead- but Judge Johnson said that said Finch. "I was writing opinions and had three interviews in D.C. Two of the ing a default judgment against the District Judge Lamberth's letter was one reason watching trials instead of doing document judges didn' t interest me much-it was of Columbia. That one got written up in why she decided to interview me, and reviews and learning how to bill time. I clear from the interviews that I'd be work­ the Post. Then I worked on a contract why she later decided to hire me." learned more in those twelve weeks than ing for their clerks, not for them. But dispute benveen nvo big companies. Other Finally, Chu, who will be working for in all the other time I've been in law Judge Lamberth told me that he himself cases involved employment discrimina­ a law firm in Chicago after graduation, school." would be supervising me, and that I'd tion law, evidentiary questions, discovery recommends the internship experience Federal district courts are the trial courts submit my opinions directly to him. So I sanctions, AIDS testing, and the "ienna even to those not seeking judicial of the federal system. Each district judge declined the other two judges' offers, and Convention. I also got tickets to see clerkships: "Especially if you decide not has a staff of three people- two law clerks went to work for Judge Lamberth."' [D.C.] Mayor Barry's [cocaine] trial, to clerk after graduation, this will prob­ and a secretary - who help judges man­ Just as different judges accord their something I otherwise would have had to ably be the only time in your career that age their staggering caseloads. To help interns different responsibilities, so they wait in line for hours to get." you'd be able to learn first-hand am the relieve this pressure, many judges gladly also take different approaches toward re- ''I got to see how judges decide cases," courts work, behind the scene>."

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Friday, March 20 Tesla - Roanoke Civic Center * Presidential Candidate Forum for Students: Katherine C. Lyall, candidate for Sun Girl - 9:30 Club (DC) President of the College of William and Mary, will address students and answer Kid Logic, Hard Knocks, & Mother Wamed You - Bayou (OC) questions, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Washington 201 * Bands Saturday, March 28 Smithereens - Boathouse * Bellini Lecture: "Composer's Chorus: The Music of Antonio Scarmolin," Joel Everything - Bayou (OC) Suben, conductor; Ewell Recital Hall, 3 p.m. lIT and the Lone Star Band - Lone Star Cafe (Hampton) * Covenant Players: "Godspell," St Bede' s Parish Center, 8 p.m. Tickets, $5 Back Doors - Peppermint Beach Club 01 a Beach) * Orcbesis: "An Evening of Dance," PBK, 8: 15 p.m. Saturday, March 21 * Bands * Comprehensive Recycling Day: W &M Hall parking lot, 9:00 a.m. till noon Urban Blight - Bayou (OC) * Bands Crazy Diamond - Peppermint Beach Club (V A Beach) Blues Traveller - Boathouse Sunday, March 29 Van Whalen - Peppermint Beach Club 01a Beach) * Music at the Muscarelle: Baroque chamber music presented by the Gallery Players, Buckwheat Zydeco - Floodzone (Richmond) Muscarelle Museum, 4 p.m. lIT and the Lone Star Band - Lone Star Cafe (Hampton) * Men's gymnastics, State Championships, W&M Hall: prelims, 11 a.m.; Toasters - 9:30 Club (OC) fmals, 5 p.m. House of Freaks - Kahootz (Richmond) * Bands Indecision - Bayou (DC) Chris Whitly Band - Floodzone (Richmond) Sunday, March 22 Mirrilian - Bayou (IX:) * Bands Monday, March 30 Edgar Winter, Lost Cause, & Imports - Bayou (DC) * SBA Elections for all offices except President: ALL students are eligible to vote. lIT and the Lone Star Band - Lone Star Cafe (Hampton) Polls open 10:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. in the Lobby. Bring ID. (Subject to change if Monday, March 23 Presidential run-off election is required.) * SBA Presidential Election: ALL students are eligible to vote. Polls open 10:00 a.m. * Women' s History Month Panel Discussion: The Making of Modem Women's to 5:00 p.m. in the Lobby. Bring lD. History-Women in the Law, Virginia Women' s Attorney's Association, 4:00 * Presidential Candidate Forum for Faculty: Timothy J. Sullivan, candidate for p.m., President of the College of William and Mary, will address faculty and answer room TBA, reception afterwards questions, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Rogers 100 * Presidential Candidate Forum for Faculty: Michael K. Hooker, candidate for * Bands President of the College of William and Mary, will address faculty and an. wer Mike Lilley - Green Leafe questions, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Rogers 100 Kevin Johnson - 9:30 Club (DC) * Italian Cinema: '11 Giardino Dei Finzi-Col1tini" (The Garden of the Finzi-Continis), Tuesday, March 24 De Sica, 1970, Washington 201, 2 and 7 p.m . * Women's History Month Panel Discussion: Political Women, Delegate Shirley * Concert Series: Royal Winnipeg Ballet, PBK, 8: 15 p.m. Cooper (D-9th Disl., York County), Delegate Ann Rhodes (R-68th Dist., * Bands RiChD30Dd), SllDdrll Drandt (State Chair, Ndtionlll Women's Political Caucus), Dave TcrrytDoug Malone - Green Leafe 6:00 p.m., Room 119, reception afterwards Radiators - Bayou (DC) * Presidential Candidate Forum for Students: Timothy J. Sullivan, candidate for Tuesday, March 31 President of the College of William and Mary, will address students and answer * Presidential Candidate Forum for Students: Michael K. Hooker, candidate [or questions, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Rogers 100 President of the College of William and Mary, will address students and answer * Bands questions, 3 :00-4:00 p.m., Rogers 100 Conjunction Function - Green Leafe * Red Cross Blood Drive, W &M Hall, 1 to 7 p.m, Phish - Floodzone (Richmond) * Lake Matoaka Restoration Initiative, CC, 2nd floor, 7 p.m.; for information, call ext. Wednesday, March 25 14919 * Women's History Month Film: A Handmaid's Tale, Room 119,4:00 p.m., free * Bands * Public Policy Colloquium Series: '1nterest Groups and the Policymaking Process," Metallica - Richmond Coliseum Gary Mucciaroni, Professor of Government, Morton 342, 3 :30 p.m. Radiators - Bayou (DC) * Bands Verlains - 9:30 Club (OC) All Good, The True, & Earth Wind and Beer - Bayou (OC) Solar Circus - Kahootz (Richmond)

Thursday, March 26 * Presidential Candidate Forum for Faculty: Melvyn D. Schiavelli, candidate for President of the College of William and Mary, will address faculty and answer questions, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Rogers 100 * Commonwealth Center Seminar: 'The Changing Character of American Nationalism," Peter J. Parish, Institute of U.S. Studies, Univ. of London, Botetourt Theatre, Swem library,S p.m. * Women's Studies Lecture: "Creating G.I. Jane: Image vs. Reality in the fu.periences of Contemporary Women Soldiers," Leisa D. Meyer, Women's Studies program, Univ. of Calif., Santa' Barbara, Millington Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. * Covenant Players: "GodspelI," St. Bede's Parish Center, 8 p.m., Tickets, $5 * Orcbesis: "An Evening of Dance," PBK, 8: 15 p.m. * Bands Full Stop - Paul's The Band - Floodzone (Richmond) • Located mthe heart Friday, March 27 of the historic ~ * Presidential Candidate Forum for Students: Melvyn D. Schiavelli, candidate for • Ample parking. President of the College of William and Mary, will address students and answer questions, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Washington 201 * Covenant Players: "GodspelI," St Bede's Parish Center, 8 p.m. Tickets, $5 * Orcbesis: "An Evening of Dance," PBK, 8: 15 p.m. * Bands Free Will- Peppetmint Beach Club (Va Beach) ~Sqare ._Wl.l"~& VA. 25H8-t7 Kansas - Kahootz (Ricbmood) Friday, March 20, 1992 THE AMIcus CURIAE ======21 it was so destructive. Its author intention­ For this reason, computer users should PLAGUES, from page 5 ally programmed it to destroy data. How­ seriously consider arming themselves with P J PARTY, from page 5 evet', many virus authoo> do not have such an anti-virus program. More than twenty to catch viruses by downloading Lexis or evil intentions. Indeed, the majority of are now available for IBM-type comput­ istered into their remaining course choices Westlaw documents, which are text files, viruses are actually unon-mahcious," ers. The best programs check every floppy in the order that their forms were received not programs. - strings cA code that Wet"e designed to beep, disk that is inserted into a computer. within their group. Unfortunately, many viruses attach play music, display messages, or play However, most of the programs can only Because forms are processed in order themselves to the disk operating system other tricks while invisibly replicating detect viruses that were in existence at the by alphabetical group, students typically (DOS), the computer program. that directs and moving on to other machines. time the program was written. Because arrive as early as 5 a.m. the day of regis­ all a computer's other functioos. Because One early example of a non-malicious new viruses appear constantly, purchas­ tration itself to ensure themselves a good DOS is always numing, a virus attached virus was "Cookie Monster," a program ers of anti-virus software should be cer­ position within their group. Some stu­ to it is in a position to replicate whenever that would suddenly interrupt a typist by tain to obtain regular updates from the dents have been known to spend the night the computer is turned on. Any disk displaying the words, "Gimme cookie!" software' s manufacturers. in the law school to preserve their place in accessed by such a computer is subject to on the screen. The words would reappear The virus problem is far less serious in line. infection. again later, and then again, with greater the Apple Macintosh world than it is for Registrar Liz Jackson said that stu­ Michelangelo' s writer chose this route, and greater frequency, until the computer users of IBM-type computers, largely dents with legitimate reasons for not be­ and programmed his virus to attach itself user typed the word "Cookie" on the because no malicious Macintosh viruses ing able to arrive early-illness or family to the host computer' s OOS. Because of screen. The virus would then be silent exist However, even non-malicious vi­ emergency-may have a friend turn in this, Michelangelo was suprisingly diffi­ Although sometimes humorous, non­ ruses can interfere with the normal opera­ their registration form for them on regis­ cult to contract, for a computer could not malicious viruses nevertheless present a tion of a Macintosh. Fortunately, the tration day if they have received prior catch the virus by simply reading an in­ problem because they sometimes cause most popular Macintosh anti-virus pro­ approval from the Registrar' s Office. fected floppy disk. Rather, the virus damage accidentally. A virus replicates grams are available for free, produced by Student schedules will be mailed out in would only move to a new canputer if the by attaching itself to another program, college computer science departments as early July. During the Add!Drop period machine was made to boot from an in­ and this often damages the other program a public service. during the first week of fall semester, fected floppy left in the uA:" drive when so that it works incorrectly. If a non­ Professor Lederer advises students to students will have the opportunity to the computer was rust nuned on or reset. malicious virus attaches itself to DOS, it take precautions. "Very unfortunately, change their schedule and may add into This weak link in the virus's 'llie cycle" may cause data conuption or disk erasure. we are reaching the point where every classes they really want. Liz Jackson may help explain why so few computers Sometimes a OOS-based virus will repli­ person should have some sort of virus recommended that students keep looking lost data to Michelangelo. cate flawlessly for many months only to program," he said. "Eighteen months at the waitlists until the last day of Add! Michelangelo thus caused a sensation cause immense problems when a new, ago, I wouldn' t have said it was a major Drop because they can often be regisJered not because it spread rapidly, but because incompatible version cA OOS is released. problem. But now it is." in classes that were previously full . The Four make a good team. one ever worries about being away," they say. Flo said she half an hour that it stays that way. SLOBS?, from page 3 Each woman bas bet" own area of accused of not doing her job. get some sat- the law school, and there is no As state employees, the Four isfaction after to the dumpster. If they could need for a supervisor among must do their part to alleviate the she's gotten convey any message to students, them. Occasionally someone . budget cruch by forgoing pay everything the Four say it would be "Move from the main campus will come increases for two years, "but at nice and clean. out of the way, pick up your over to inspect their work, but no least they haven't taken anything At least for the .Beethoven '5 this? Well, it would seem that the people a Cafe-deli GUTSY, from page 2 WRASTLIN', from page 3 of the good 01' U. S. of A. would be well served to give thoughtful consideration . featuring Mean spirited attack? Yes, "He always did want to be the speaker." to the "S" as well as the "A". Althought Reubens. Sailors, Beethoven. sadism is perennial. There are Obviously, a cynic could argue that our state legislatures have been granted those who will inflict pain for the these examples stand as isolated events greater responsibilities in recent years, Mozart. Corned Beef, & fun of it As always, the rest cA us in just three states. Admittedly, each of the public nevertheless seems more in­ Pastrami. will watch them make despicable our 50 legislatures features excellent and terested in national politics. Not only assesof themselves. Whatever upstanding officials, whose efforts and does this situation speak to the caliber of Also N.Y. Cheesecake, they say it could never do real achievements are too often overshad­ the officials making these significant Homemade Soups and harm. We hear them only be­ owed However, stories like those from state-level decisions, in many instances cause their obnoxious voices Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas are the public focus has drawn quality legis­ lasagna. Our Famous carry. If you are steadfast in hardly indigenous, as state politics in lators to the national limelight. opposing them, we will chalk Arizona, Louisiana, and Illinois have Fear not, though, for on a less ominous French Onion Soup Au courage and good sense to your mercifully cured countless cases of p0- note the public's indifference does have Gratin (nightly) credit. Next semester this inci­ litical writers' block. Having just spent its benefits. For one, such standards of dent will be completely blown the last two months working in the Vir­ Americana as wrestling and the V.F.W. over. It will no longer be current ginia General Assembly, I am not satis­ are getting some pUblicity. In addition, or interesting. We will be bored fied that the Old Dominion qualifies as the current condition of state affairs has } iIlrrthourn's by people who want to talk to us any exception to my hypothesis. meant steady work for political humor­ about it. We will hate people So just what is the bottom line in all of ists. And the Texas Rangers. ilffit who try to remind us cA its stigma. -... a Cafe-deU . The truth is that even flam­ boyant transgressions soon re­ Join us and relax with cede to the trivial and the mun­ goodJood in a pleasant dane. Read the biographies of classical music atmosphere. great men and women. These are stories filled with moral bhmder, 401 Mt ,. jaiW: Tmil (Rt. 143) yet these persons rose above it. cpen II am SurrlIysnxn In fact, it is their very setbacks 229-7069 that raised there sights; it awak­ ened them to their higher goals. The moral blunders of these people are forgotten. Their time­ Now featuring a daily less characters attract us yet to­ day. Therefore take heed cA their lessons and take heed of your special for William own. Earnestly share your Conjunction Function: March 24 strength and inner beauty. Dave & Doug: March 30 and Mary Students Beckon the w

Mychal s Myopia Final Four favs revealed; F~ve-way tie for Koch award ByMYCHALSCHULZ and watch, or 2) talk to somebody besides league left in North America. vented Steinbrenner from regaining con­ March Madness is upon us, and what 1be players in determining who the better trol of the Yankees operations. madness it is. Though now ancient his­ teams are. ************ But, Vincent turned around the next tory, I still can't understand a few things. * Fact: Of the top 12 college basketball day and approved Joseph Molloy as the First, how did Wake Forest, sixth in the conferences (in terms of attendance) this Myopia went to the streets to get a new managing general partner. Molloy? ACC at 7-9 and loser of their last three past year, only 15 out of 109 head coaches sampling of Final Four picks: Oh, he's George's son-in-law. Way to conference games, get into the field ahead were black. Craig Holmes (3L) - Syracuse, Arizona, remove tllat Steinbrenner influence, Fay. of Virginia, fourth in the conference at 8- * Opinion: The above fact is a blight upon USC, Eastern illinois One final note. Molloy, who has no 8 and winner of their last three games? the NCAA. Stephanie Coleman (2L) - Duke, prior executive experience in baseball, This is the first time in the history of the * Fact: The Baltimore Orioles will have Washington & Lee ("They should have was upset that the media suggested that he tournament that a team was picked over played 63 games before the end of the made the tournament."), Mississippi was named managing general partner another team in the same conference tllat NBA Finals (if it goes seven games). Valley State ("Does Jerry Rice still play because he is George's son-in-law, not finished higher in league play. * Opinion: The NBA and NFL seasons for them?''), Louisville because he is qualified. Molloy apparently Second, how did Iowa State get in with are way, way too long. Professor Marcus (21L) - Arizona, forgot that he was an intern in the Yankees an 18-10 record, and only 5-9 in confer­ * Fact: The Big Eight had a 97-13 non­ UCLA, Duke, Arkansas organization three years ago when he met ence? Granted the Big Eight was the conference record this year, tops in the Professor Koch (32L) - Duke, South Steinbrenner's daughter. As Mike conference this year, but 5-9? Third, how countev. Florida ("Aren't they a Tech or a State or Francessa put it, this guy couldn't manage did Wisconsin-Green Bay get left out at * Opi~on: No city (read: Minneapolis) an A&M or something?''), USC, North the ushers -at the stadium, much less the 25-4? Finally, the selection committee should be able to have the World Series, Carolina Yankees. did a good thing by not taking Villanova the Super Bowl and Final Four in the same Della Harris (WP) - William & Mary, or Notre Dame. No team that finishes year. At least the Minnesota Virgirua, Howard, Georgetown ************ .500 should ever be at the big dance, pe­ Timberwolves have been mathematically Millie Arthur (B of R) - Yorktown riod. eliminated from the NBA playoffs. High School, William & Mary, Seaford This week's Professor Charles Koch My picks for the Final Four: Duke in * Fact: The library has eliminated student Bementary, Yorktown Intermediate Award, given to individuals who actually ' the East (unless Kentucky starts raining use of staplers. Ann Rogers/Natalia Del Canto - Duke, possesses athletic talent, though you'd threes and wires the Dukies up), Kansas in * Opinion: SBA President Richard Brooks Duke (second string), Duke JV, Duke never know it by loo}cing at them, goes to the Midwest, Arizona in the Southeast and Treasurer Stephanie Cangin should intramural champions John' Brownlee (lL), Joe Cartee (2L). (yes, they'll beat Michigan, and handily), petition Ryne Sandberg for a stapler do­ Elvis (Dead) - Memphis State, East Tracy Humphrey (2L), Dave Pernini (lL) and Horida State in the West. nation. Sandberg, you'll recall, became Tennessee State, Montana (recently and Kyle Short (lL), all SBA presidential Other things to look for include 1) the baseball's first 7 million dollar man re­ spotted in a Hardee's there), West Virginia candidates. Shaq Attack being broken up by General cently. Don't ask Jose Canseco for any (presently living there) Displaying amazing gymnastic ability. K.J¥ght, 2) Syracus~ J'()sing in the first money,Jl()WeVer, because he's a self­ these contortionists are all bending over rollna--Cligam)':- . ~ S'~l1tl\'¢m- r."lifornia ~.-1f'~~.a-~"uper". - ************ bAek>Ya.cd~ to get d perfect 10 [ rom we geiting a nose bleed from their Jofty (#2) '* Fact: The Dodgers' Eric Davis missed voters. Though none of the' candidates seeding, then losing earJy, 3) the winner three games recently with a stiff shoulder Last week Fay Vincent rejected Daniel will be competing in Barcelona. Cartee of the Cincinnati-Delaware game ad­ - from sleeping too close to an air condi­ McCarthy's bid to become managing has been named to replace Mary Lou vancing to the regional and giving Ar­ tioner (its true!). general partner of the New York Yankees. Retlon as color commentator for the kansas a scare, 4) the Big East getting * Opinion: If the NHL goes out on strike Not a bad move. McCarthy was largely gymnastics events. Sources at , BC say bounced early and often, and 5) a seed before the Stanley Cup playoffs, there seen as George Steinbrenner's chosen no one will know the difference. Till next lower than fourth getting to the FInal Four may not be much of a professional hockey successor, so rejecting him in effect pre- time, peace. for tile first time in several years.

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The women's tournainent is also un­ derway, and the Virginia Lady Cavaliers are seeded first in the East and ranked first in the country. The Tammi Reiss-Dawn Staley combination is easily the most 1326 Jamestown Rd. exciting backcourt on any college team in 229-0550 the state, men's or women's. If you have no plans for the weekend, head to Let Us Be Your Guide to Off Campus Living Charlottesville Sunday when Virginia plays host to George Washington. Also THE MIDLANDS look for the Cavs to finally get over the ___ -r- -_-":.:iiI' -- . hump and win the title this year. --__ E: 1Ir__ .-=..-==...-=. _ c..-- :: :::::--.. ~ ************ ~~~~ Fact/Opinion Distinction -r -r -r . - - ~ -- * Opinion: Michael Jordan, Karl Malone L and Scottie Pippen should be ashamed • 2 and 3 Bedrooms that they would jeopardize their Olympic • 2 and 3 Bedrooms • $500 - $560/month participation because of their licensing • $485 - $550/month • 2 Full Baths agreement with Nike. And Nike should • All Appliances simply allow their images to be placed on • All Appliances • Furniture Packages Available • Swimming Pool t-shirts. • 1 1/2 Bath • Pool and Tennis Court * Fact: The East regional has produced • Washer and Dryer Hook-ups • Laundry Facilities only 3 national champions since the field was divided into four regions in 1957. * Opinion: The individual who ranks law Both complexes are less than two (2) miles from campus school basketball teams in his "poll" should either 1) actually go to a few games and now within walking distance to local bus service. Friday, March 20, 1992 THE AMICUS CURIAE ======~ n Amicus computer-like rankings Joel and Harry top poll as Basketball season winds down By BILL MADIGAN Along the way, they deflated Air Anything Goes. take place at half-time of the SOCCER: The sport made fa­ BASKETBAll.,: You'veheard Bubba, and outs cored M-W's Intestinal Fortitude, riding men's A le

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c ... ~======Friday, March 20, 1992 THE AMICUS CURIAE Tuttle does not favor new crosswalks, OLD MONEY, from page 1 FOUND MONEY, from page 1 FOILED, from page 1 citing the interference with traffic caused by th.e crosswalks on Jamestown Road. required to purchase a computer as part of $200 was set aside to payoff the cur­ Last semester, Associate Dean Connie He suggested that a proper sidewalk in­ his or her course of srudy. Furthermore, rent bill for the coffee bar and, hopefully, Galloway made a request to William and stalled by the College, in place of the Irish said funds from private loans, such create a sw-plus for next year's coffee bar. Mary Vice President for Administration· current mulch pathway would be a better as the Law Access Loan, cannot be used In the past, Brooks has said that the coffee and Finance William Merck for cross­ solution. for computer purchases because the money bar has never run at a profit. He hopes the walks to be installed from the student But according to Merck, a sidewalk on may be mingled with federal funds that allocation will allow next year's adminis­ parking area to the sidewalk on the west the east side of South Henry Street would cannot be allocated for personal comput­ tration to keep the bar open all year, de­ side of South Henry Street and from the soon be the "least traveled sidewalk in ers. spite some M-W students' failure to pay west side of South Henry to the sidewalk Williamsburg." Merck said that the Vice Provost for Information Technol­ for the coffee they drink. at the entrance to the law school. Merck graduate housing project, including the ogy, Bud Robeson said that he would be Brooks also reported to the SBA that said he made no official request that the entin: parking scheme, should be com­ willing to install additional computers at PSF requested use of the lobby for next City consider such crosswalks because he pleted in early summer. At that time, the law school and elsewhere if more year's Casino Night. The Campus Center thought the problem of people crossing there will be contiguous pavement from space could be set aside for that purpose. ballroom will be unavailable on the de­ the street to use the sidewalk was allevi­ the student lot to the entrance of the law At the meeting, Brooks requested that an sired date, so PSF m·ade the request to ated by the mulch pathway. When it was schoc)L Apple MacIntosh computer and printer be Dean Sullivan. Brooks said that though mentioned that a number of students who Exactly who will park where is still installed in the law school by next semes­ the Dean supported the PSF proposal on a choose to park in nearby neighborhoods under consideration, but Merck said he ter for the convemence of students who do one-time basis only, he expressed con­ rather than pay for parking will still face anticipates that commuting law srudents not use an IBM format. Robeson said he cern about other groups seeking use of the the problem of crossing South Henry will have priority for parking nearest the will determine if Brooks' request can be lobby for social functions and the possi­ Street, Merck said that he would make law school, except for those parking areas met. bility.of setting a precedent. Because of further investigation of the need for cross­ immediately adjacent to the graduate Finally, GAPS considered how to allo­ these concerns, Sullivan wanted SBA's walks. housing complex. . cate funds that had been previous) ear­ approval before granting the request The marked for four more Grad Things. The motion passed unanimously. Thing, pre\':iously funded by the SBA, has In a final word, Brooks thanked all of located an alternative funding source. the members of this year's SBA for their A Persona)[ Touch GAPS funds may be pooled with the ex­ hard work and dedication. Brooks will isting Grad Thing, or may be set aside for hand over the gavel to the winner of a separate event No final decision has Monday's election at the next SBA been made. meeting. Hair Care r for Men & Women Give a day to PSF!

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