PKESTuH Llbk^ik'/ O p in i o n / Ed it o r ia l ' A r ts &-LEii ^ gE ^ N Tribute to John Denver Dave Matthews' 1 VMI Rugby Bunting Calls for Having Stellar Committee to Season Study All Sports tK|)t Caiiet $ 1 . 0 0 VOLUME XC Friday, 31 Oetober 1997 Number 8 News Briefs Dean Search Ranger Challenge Team Committee . World Narrows List Takes 3rd at Brigade Competion (il; V VATICAN CITY - The Vatican launched an examination to Five of anti-Jcwish currents in Chris Steve Nichols tianity Thursday, which some be News Writer Dave Bums lieve helped stifle Church opposi News Editor tion to Nazi anti-Semitism. Cardi On the weekend of 25 Oc nal Roger Etchegaray sain an tober, the VMI AROTC Ranger Chal On Wednesday October 29"' the opening speech that the confer lenge Black and Gold teams com VMI Dean Selection committee inter ence will focus on religious ream peted in the annual Colonial Brigade viewed it’s first candidate for the posi for Jewish persecution rather than competition at Fort A. P. Hill. In a tion of permanent Dean of the Faculty. “simple racial or political motiva competition that saw over 30 teams, Dr Wade Dunn is the current department tion. Or, as one theologian put it, VMI Black came in third place over head of Civil Engineering at the United the focus will be on “anti-Juda- all. Highlighting this as one of their States Coast Guard Academy. He re ism,” rather than “anti-Semitism.” more successful years, Black team ceived his Bachelors of Science and rose to a competition level team in Masters of Science in Civil Engineering JERUSALEM - Sarah just two months of training while from VPl and eamed his P.H.D. in Civil Netanyahu, Israel’s first lady, ap other schools practice year round. Engineering from Penn State University. peared in court, Thursday to try to The VMI Gold, was an Dunn is one of the five candi prevent her ex-husband from pub other integral part of the VMI team. dates that have been selected for the fi lishing letters she sent him and ex They focused on introducing the nal stage of the application process. First cerpts of conversations that were Ranger challenge competition to Classman Clark Twiddy the cadet repre taped during their marriage. It was new members and letting them gain sentative on the selection committee not clear what was on the tapes. experience for next year-when they stated “ I am very impressed with the This is not the first time Doron could possibly make the Black sUong credentials each of the candidates Neuberger’s efforts to reveal team. “I think we did pretty good has.” In regards to Dunn he stated that “ Netanyahu’s past have been im but we needed to be more consis he is an extremely qualified candidate, peded. Last year, Neuberger tent,” Tom Hanifen, Gold team cap his experience as an administrator and dropped plans to write a kiss-and- tain. Although only placing in the educator would give him the adequate tell memoir about their failed mar top half. Gold team managed to skills needed for the position.” i riage, citing what he called “very bring in some record times in indi Members o f the VMI Black Team compete in the Rope Bridge event on Sturday at Ft. AP Hill. The Dean selection committee heavy pressure.” vidual events. has sought to incorporate the faculty in The competition, designed What set his year apart were years,” Dan Gibson, Black team cap weapons assembly/disassembly, the final decision, by holding open fo ALGIERS, Algeria .O p to provide challenges that an Army the teams training regimen. Straight tain. Although many doubted this PT test, land navigation, rope rums between the candidate and the fac position and pro-government al officer might face in his or her ca out of a Sylvester Stallone movie, the harsh way to train, the team embraced bridge construction and crossing, ulty. A large group of faculty from each; lies staged the largest anti-govern reer is open to both male and female team practiced with 45-pound ruck it as it proved to lower run times dra and a 10k ruck-run. “I thought the department gathered on the 400 level of ment protest in six years Thursday, AROTC Cadets. It is also designed sacks on their back. This included matically and give the team an over teams overall did great, when you Lejune hall at 1100 hours on Thursday marking their disapproval of the to promote teamwork and the spirit everything from stadium runs, dis all PT score of 287 out of 300. considered we have half the time October 30"’ to hear Dr Dunn give the alleged fraud in last week’s local of friendly competition. Sometimes tance runs, push-ups and dips. “1 He competition was com as the other schools...we’ve done first of five presentations. During his elections. An estimated crowd though, the competitive spirit runs ■ think the PT program, from the be posed of several events. Among really w ell,” Col. W alter L. twenty minute talk Dr. Dunn defined his 30,000 people took to the streets high and can be an all-consuming ginning, really helped us out. It gave these were; BRM (basic rifie marks Chalkley, PMS. view on the role of the dean. He felt that^ of Algiers and sent a clear signal quest for the number one spot. us the highest PT score in the three manship, grenade assault course. small segregated groups (or as he called to President Liamine Zeroual that it Balkanization) were hurting faculty the multi-party political system he relations. He explained diat unity was the put in place must be given a larger only way to achieve high academic goals voice in the nation’s affairs. To and maximize efilciency with faculty leg address the protesters’ concerns, islation. Faculty members asked him Zeroual will deliver a speech on Cadets Audition for MTV questions on tenure issues and weather national television and radio Fri Jeremy Obenchain most impossible to have me fit or not he would seriously consult with day night. News Writer comfortably into an RV with nine other tliem before making decisions. After the people- e’mon I would have to sleep meeting. Colonel Mike Harris felt “ National VMI cadets usually are not with my feet out the window.” Gratified to see that tlie committee cre rssociated with performing arts, but on Following the second inter ated these fomms in order to have the ROBY, 111. - A five- October 13, six cadets answered MT V’s view Blackburn and Bums were con faculty play a major part in the final se week standoff between a mentally call to audition for Road Rules ’97. tacted and notified that MTV wanted lection.” ill woman and Illinois police Road Rules is a series that captures the to have another interview. The inter The next faculty forum will be ended peacefully Thursday after journey of ten young people as they view was to be done at VMI, in uni beheld on Tuesday, 4 November for Dr. she ventured outside of her home travel together in an RV at home and form, and over a speakerphone in front Jolin Calabro, a professor of English at and officers apprehended her. abroad. The camera follows the group’s of a camera. David Bums 98’ said that the United States Military Academy. The “She came out on the back deck interaction on a daily basis and high “ The third interview was a lot of fun. following fomm will be held on 13 No in the back of her house,” Chris lights them as they encounter obstacles How often does a person get to inter vember for Dr Joseph Byme, the Acting tian County Sheriff Dick Mahan on the way to their final goal. view for a television show in class dyke Provost and Dean at Norwich. On Tues said. The standoff began when There was an open casting with a cup of coffee from Crozet and day, 18 November Dr James Turner, the Shirley Allen brandished a shot call where candidates had to fill out a Dave Matthews playing in the back Head of Cell Biology at the University gun as her brother and sheriff’s questionnaire, present pictures, and ground.” of North Texas. The final forum will be deputies tried to take her in for the Dave Burns and Eddie Hidalgo Rule the Road on the way to Richmond have a personal interview. After the For the time being all they held on Tuesday, 2 December, for Dr court-ordered evaluation on Sept. casting call, two cadets were selected made me feel like I was among friends.” a ivertisement that that the Cadet Pro can do is wait for a phone call, because James Kays, the Head of systems Engi 22. for a second interview. Dave Bums ’98 The interviewing staff was made up of gram Board posted at Sally Port on we all know that we don’t call them they neering at the United Sates Military and Nate Blackburn ’98 were called tWo assistant producers from the show the first stoop. The cadets who at call us. Suprisingly, David and Nathan Academy. ROCKINGHAM, N.C. - back to the Berkley Hotel in Richmond and the executive producer of MTV’s tended- Mike Spinelli 98’, Eddie have kept level heads about the whole The selection committee has Mark Easterling, a 19-year-old, al for another interview and a video shoot. hit series “Real World”. Hidalgo 98’, D Mcleod Smith 98’, ordeal. David stated that “ If 1 don’t get scheduled a lunch in each candidate’s legedly broke into a rest home to During the second interview the two The casting call for road Justin Wolfe 98’, Nathan Blackburn the part then it’s all good, because it was itinerary where they will meet with ca find drugs, raped a nurse and used were asked a wide variety of questions rules had visited 14 cities across the 98’, and David Burns 98’-were exciting enough to have the opportu dets and discuss certain issues. All ca a claw hammer tobeat to death a about their background and opinions on United States. The Richmond call among the hundreds of young people nity to experience something like this.” dets are encouraged to take advantage of 90-year-old man, police said issues facing people today. Cadet was held in the popular Cobblestone between the ages of 19 and 25 in at Nathan said, “ By answering all those this opportunity to participate in the se Thursday. Police say a man broke Nathan Blackburn said, “ The interview Pub in the Shocko Bottom district of tendance. Cadet Mike Spinelli said, questions 1 had a chance to get to know lection of their Dean. If anyone is inter into a rear window of the was very relaxing. 1 totally forgot that the city. The casting call was brought “ I think I was just a little to big for myself and remember a lot of good ested they should contact Clark Twiddy Covington Rest Home early a camera was in front of my face- they to the cadets attention through an Road Rules. It would probably be al memories.” in room 168. Wednesday and beuan h's ram- pai,w, lummagmg unough belong ings in search of money, jewelry and drugs. Two elderly women GOP Wins Bis in Mock Election were also injured before a staffer consistent with all schools in order to VMI Foundation's Cavallero, Ben Kincaid escaped and called 911. Easterling insure unifomi running of the polls. Executive Editor is now in jail without bond. Candidates and the media are A Man You Want To Meet Tuesday, October 28'\ the VMi interested in the results of campus mock College Republicans organized and ran elections because they are good indica DENVER - Attorneys se Dan Alvarez a Virginia State mock election by the old tors of how young voters feel, and ulti lected 18 people Thursday as ten News Writer tative selections for a jury in the courtyard. The election was sponsored mately, how they are going to vote. The by the newspaper. VMI College Republicans tallied the Oklahoma City bombing trial of Cadet Greg Cavallero ’84, Assistant The turnout was impressive; votes and drafted a press release imme Terry Nichi>1« judge will soon Vice President of the VMI Foundation, roughly 35 percent of the entire Corps diately after the election was completed. meet with the potential jurors to matriculated to the Virginia Military In participated. This number is even more The press release, telling of the landslide determine whether they are still stitute in August of 1980 after being astounding when compared to similar triumph of the Republican ticket, was eligible to serve. Forty-six candi turned dovvn by a few of his other col mock elections held around the state. For sent to over 80 news publications and dates were excused Thursday lege choices. “Fortunately, I was denied instance, James Madison University had services around the state. These include morning by the prosecuting and admission to a couple of them because less than a five percent turnout at their the Washington limes, the USA Today defending attorneys, leaving the it gave me an opportunity to take a closer mock polling. and the Washington Post. final 12 jurors and six alternates. Governor candidate Jim Gilmore look at what I now believe to be one of The jury will be sworn in Monday The election consisted of the The Chaimian of the College graduate L.F. Payne fared the best of the tlie greatest educational opportunities in before opening statements arc candidates vying for the three top gov Republicans said, “I am thrilled with the three Democratic candidates, securing 30 this country,” said Cavallero. He finally given. Prosecutors contend that ernment positions in Virginia: Governor, turnout and results of the mock election. percent of the vote. chose to come to tlie Institute after a brief was elected class president in his junior Nichols played a key role in the Lieutenant Governor and Attorney Gen Obviously, a vast majority of cadets feel The Attorney General’s results visit and an interview with Col. and senior years. He was also on thp April 1995 explosion that killec eral. the Republican ticket will initiate com- rounded out the Republican sweep with Buchanan, '50B. Mayor’s Youth Commission, Boys' State, 168 people and injured hundreds In the Governor’s race, 82 per mon-sense agendas that appeal tq young Mark Earley capturing 78 percent of the Greg Cavallero, or 'Cav', as and named in Wlio’s Who of American more. cent of the cadets supported the Repub voters. We rocked the vote.” vote compared to Bill Dolan’s 22 per he is known to many around post, was High Schools. lican choice, Jim Gilmore. 18 percent Historically, VMI has had a cent. the epitome of the All-American higli While at VMI, Cavallero was supported the Democrat, Don Beyer, predominantly conservative campus. In The mock election ran from school kid. He played on both the foot an outstanding athlete who excelled i(i News briefs are compiled from the In the Lieutenant Governor's last year’s Presidential race, there was USA Today web site and PointCast 9:00am to 3:00pm, and cadets were al ball and basketball teams and also ran race, 70 percent of those who voted f up- well over 80 percent cadet support for news service. lowed to vote only once. The times stay track. Beside his athletic endeavors, he Cav cont. on ^age 6. ported republican John Hager. VMI the Republican candidate Bob Dole. sm Opinion Editors Shane Finley James E. Duncan Nathan Pierpoint Jason Fye
31 October 1997 CfjE Cattet Page 2 Cabet Can’t we all just Get along? The Cadet James E. Duncan ^ ta ff Opinion Co-Editor "With a Little Help from my Friends" Program Board EDITQR-IN-CHIEF This past weekend, several Jason Harding hundred thousand women gathered in Business Manager Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for what was Jacob Hughes billed as the “Million Woman March,” proudly presents: Executive Editor the female takeofT of Louis Farrakhan’s John D. Cocke, IV “Million Man March” held last year in Washington DC. The march and confer Advertising IVlanai’cr ence, sponsored jointly by the Freedom Marshall Luck Journal and the Congress of Racial CkciilatiQn ManHKcr Equality, focused on the theme Adam Schwar/schild “Strengthening the Bonds of Family” and upon issues regarding domestic abuse, This further fragmentation of to further perpetuate the intense segre Friday, October News & Features Editor teen pregnancy, single-parenting and American society will serve only to alien gation that exists today in America. Dave Bums other concerns. ate these groups from one another, rather The isolation continues— “it Ne.vYS.Staff This gathering was the latest in than cultivating an understanding and co will collectively enable us to develop an Ben Kincaid a recent phenomenon of enormous num existence among these flocks. The Web assertive and aggressive movement to 31 Jeremy Obenchain bers of people of the same race and sex page for the Million Woman March insure the participation and impact of Jcb Cox assembling together auspiciously to pro states: “Women of African Descent who people of African Descent.” While the Tabitha Stump mote togetherness and peace. This in reside, struggle, and interact in grassroots need to involve African-American Andrew Dannenberger cludes the Million Man March and the communities have analyzed jmd assessed women is vital, it is much more crucial SCREAM Shane Finley recent Promise Keepers rally in Wash unlimited issues and problems. Many of to involve all women and men of the Jen Jolin ington DC, which consisted mainly of which have resulted in the deterioration country; the problems facing women, Justin Harber white males. Pamela Porter, director of regardless of descent, afTect all citizens Brandon Lambaiso of African-Americans and African people the Department for Black Students, said Bill Harley overall.” This is an honourable goal, for of the country. 8:30 IZrie Poole she supported the event and the social African-American women to bond to Specific problems require issues it would address. “I believe the na gether in an attempt to formulate solu specific remedies. A few of problems tional statement about the issues afTect- tions for many of the problems plaguing facing the nation are gender-specific, Qpinion Editors ing African-Americans arc critical,” she James E. Duncan —Jason Fye African-American women. and some are race-specific, but none said. The major discrepancy with exists that cannot be solved with the Spflrts-EdHor With all of these individual this mission is that it snubs all those entire country working as a whole, Mike Violette -- Pat Baker groups coming together to support causes Americans who are not African-Ameri rather than numerous divisions work that alTect the African-American male Arts & Leisure Editor can women. This was the dilTiculty fac ing separately. If this country is going John Strock — John Morgan community, the African-American fe- ing the organizers of the Promise Keep to succeed, it is necessary to break Thursday, inale community and the Christian ers rally. While they did not openly call down barriers that separate the genders Humor. Editor American white male community, one for solely white males, the vast majority and races, rather than continue to build The General has to wonder, what about the American of those who attended were, white males. them higher and divide the country Pho(o<»rnphers community? Each of these groups are On the other end of the spectrum, the Mil more. This may be an idealistic atti Chris Jackson promoting togetherness of their own par lion Man March attracted mostly Afri tude, but, without ideals, we would be October\ 20 Chris Copenhaver ticular societies, and in the process, con can-American males. On a purely indi lost and more confused than we are Nathan Blackburn tributing to the segregation of our com vidual basis, these assemblies had envi now. Ignorance is the enemy, and per Dan Smith munity as a whole. ■ • able intentions. However, they served petuation of ignorance is a sin. Pat Haddock Nathan Charles MTV's own:
Systems QpciatiQnJvlanagvrs Don Evans Rocky Mountain High Adair Graham Staff Aaron Frazier typed; he just wanted his voice to be himself to may have been radical to Walli Collins Chih-Yuan Ho Opinion Writer heard and possibly strike a spark in some, but his determination was just Agune Saputra another’s heart for the causes he felt and pure. People, like Denver, are With a deep sigh and a ca necessary. With sincerity and fervor, far and few between. That is prob ®bt Cnbtl, student newspaper of sual lean inj,o my chair 1 am con John Denver brought tears of heart ably one of the reasons of my attempt the Virginia Military Institute, was fronted with thoughts of sorrow and felt sadness and spiritual reckoning. to recognize his efforts as a singer 9:00 established in the Fall of 1907 and joy that have been created frotn His life saw great heartache and a humanitarian. Before his death, has been continued since that time. mixed emotions about this topic. I as well. This stems from a man with he gave a concert to raise money for Our newspaper is published every feel that many readers may look upon so much zest for life and confusion wildlife conservation. He also re Friday evening during the aca this as silly or even unorthodox, but of where, or even to whom, to direct corded a dual CD collection of popu demic year at The Daily News I am propelled to write because my his feelings. If anything, his prob lar songs from his past and ones that Top Level of Leader in Staunton, except during heart has been stirred by such an un lems refiected upon the fact that he were new. If any readers are inter Corps trips, holidays, and exam timely experience. Many singer- was nothing but human, just as the ested in him and his music, 1 thor periods. A yearly subscription is songwriters have inspired great rest of us. 1 prefer to admire the theo oughly encourage this particular col $20.00 on post and $25.00 off post. thoughts from my mind, but few have ries behind his music, instead of the lection. Also, a percentage of the ®!)f tfaftft offices are located on the actually moved me. John Denver, way he lived his personal life. It proceeds go to support the wildlife Lejeune Hall third floor of Maury Brooke Hall. who recently died in a plane crash, pains me that the media insists to conservation. Thank you for your support. was one of those few. His music has show some of the break-downs of his To conclude, I am aware of Zl)( £abtt graced my life in numerous ways and character, which 1 will not mention, the common perception of John VMI Box 7 likewise for certain occasions. The and subject less on his care for hu Denver’s music, and I must disagree. Virginia Military Institute songs he produced were of real ex manity and a true adoration of our To fellow music lovers, no matter Lexington, Virginia 24450-0304 perience and a representation for an natural surroundings. Truly, a man what type, question your favorite art undying cause, i would like to men with apparent difficulties throughout ists. Ask yourselves why they are E-mail: [email protected] tion that this article is not written to life, but still one with hope to see his favored over another artist or even Postal Number: USP654-880 martyr him or even give relief to children able to breathe fresh air and another type. For myself, the answer A Rat’s Eye View: those who share in the lose with his to live his life in peace. is quite simple. John Denver’s po Main Ofllce passing. Basically, I simply want to As an advocate of univer etry into song relates to my feelings VWIL - Need I say more? : (540)463-3537 give a tribute to a man that has had a sal wildlife conservation, Denver’s and concerns, and he wrote from the an opinion about the VWIL girls. They hand in my life through some of his Jen Jolin Facsimile music distributed an array of perspec heart. That is what real music is all talked to my male BR's in class but nine accomplishments. News Writer ! (540) 463-5679 tives on the serenity of our earth. about. times out of ten, ignored the female John Denver was a man of Songs such as “Rocky Mountain John Denver is gone, but his Rats. That suited me just fine because undaunted spirit and passion, but un High” and “Wild Montana Skies” music serves as a call to the human VWIL - quite possibly the I didn't know what 1 would say to them fortunately lived his life searching for present a man’s love of the beauty of spirit and the all out protection of na most useless investment ever. Granted, if 1 did talk to them. We have no com an endless love. The music tells this nature and how much joy it alone can ture in all of its splendor and mag at one time, it served as an alternative mon ground as far as oui' first year of Editor's tale better than anyone who derives fill a searching soul. While “The nificence. Stand up and join the for women who wanted VMl-like train school is concerned and in no way are an opinion of him. He was a master Battle is Over” and “Eagles and struggle for conservation in your own ing. Now, it is exactly what VMl was going through the same experience. | of putting music and words together, Horses” demonstrate the need to con way, but if anything, be aware of the forced to stop being - a state-supported 1 finally realized just how dif Note: and having an end result which tinue the fight for something that is absolute beauty bestowed to us in our single-gender military program. ferent we were on the day the matricu people could relate. His music was only ours to borrow. The conceptual own territory. The Appalachians are Based on what 1 have seen lation video for next year's. Rat Ma^s ®(je ialJct "Editorial and never to be categorized or stereo thought that John Denver committed quite replenishing this time of year. and what I know, VWIL is as military was being shot. When the camera crew Opinion" section is intended as the Girl Scouts. They wear uniforms began setting up their equipment around and march, period. Some look as to provide a venue for our the room, the VWIL girls helped each though they have never even heard the other fix their hair. 1 found this par readers to express any ideas Subscribe to Cabet! word "push-up." 1 have even heard a ticularly annoying mostly because 1 hajd and or arguements pertain VWIL "cadette" say she would never no hair to fix. Then, to the surprise and ing to VMI. All letters to To have i 31 October 1997 Clje Cabet Page 3 Commandant's Staff In Support of The Dean Report Card ulty depended upon how well they long last, told the faculty that if they view for the position since he’s the act Jason Fye taught and not soley on the fact that were going to wear the uniform, they ing Dean. In every way, he is quali Editorial Co-Editor they had numerous degrees from big were going to follow the standards and fied for this job, at this school. This Week: D- VMI has recently begun looking schools with famous names. He had wear it correctly. Now they are upset When all is said and done, ev It seems that two members of the Commandant's stafT have s> for a permanent Dean of the Faculty. also laid down the law concerning ap because they feel this policy is being eryone and everything concerned with secret desire to hold rank and responsibility in the Corps. We won't Our current Dean, Col. Farrell, has pearance standards regarding faculty in unfairly forced upon them. There’s the Institute exists for the cadets. (Any mention any names, but their initials arc Maj. Powers and SGM Jack i)cen the “acting” Dean and, through uniform, a subject that was in sore need nothing unfair about being told to wear one thinking otherwise, feel free to son. state law, we are required to search for of being addressed and enforced. In a military unifonn properiy. If the fac write.) Col. Farrell is the one person It turns out that Maj. Powers has always wanted to be the Reg. jand find a pemianent one. 1 have tried one semester he had addressed two ma ulty with the problem in tljis area have I’ve met who believed and worked to S-1. According to numerous reports, our own Reg. S-1 has been re ^to stay away from writing about VMI jor problems that had been around VMI such heartburn over this issue then why ward that end from day one. I feel 1 duced to a secretary for the all-knowing, all-seeing Maj. Powers. The ?this year. My partner in crime, Jimmy since Moses was a corporal. Perhaps not just leave? What’s stopping them? can safely say that he does now and Queen of Accountability is, however allowing the Reg. S-1 an oppor j Duncan, has an amazing talent for see- more importantly, his straightforward, If they feel confident enough to ques will continue to have the respect, ad tunity to teach a class on her new, improved system of accountability. t Ing and exploiting the Administrations no nonsense approach to things had en tion their boss about enforcing policies miration, and continued backing of the It's guaranteed to work as well as the old one as long as everyone does Sjnany misdeeds. However, there are deared him to the Corps. they knew they had to abide by in the Corps in hopes of his continued posi their jobs the same way they did before. There vi'ill be the same prob liimes when someone needs to say Endearing him to the Corps, but beginning then surely they wouldn’t tion as our Dean. lems. Accountability has never been 100% accurate in the history of ^ Something to open the cars and eyes of not the faculty. There are a few fac have any problem finding another job the Corps. It will be now, though. They'll be doing it her way. f athers too close or too far from the ac- ulty members who have found a great teaching somewhere else. The position of Reg. S-4 Sgt. is being taken over by SGM Jack slion. 1 currently find myself holding deal of displeasure with Col. Farrell’s Myself and the rest of my class son. It seems he felt the S-4 closct wasn't secure enough with only one Mhe megaphone. methods. Why the faculty’s angst? have put up with these select faculty lock so took it upon, himself to install another one. When the current 11 1 met Col. Farrell after an article Col. Farrell has given cadets the power members who seem to feel they're S-4 Sgt. (merely a puppet) went down to retrieve some items, he was M’d written concerning the tenure sys- to control the careers o f their teachers. above the reaches of the VMI standards unable to get in. With Col. Joyner's blessing, he removed the lock and Jtem with the VMI faculty and how Is this wrong? The teachers being regu for one reason or another. If you're did what he needed to do. Later.SGM Jackson informed the S-4 Sgt nmuch 1 felt it resembled a pile of horse lated by those they teach. If not by us, not willing to play the game, then that the S-4 room was "off limits" to him from now on. That's right. |manure. He was intently interested in than who? I can tell you stories of far leave. The solution is that simple. The S-4 room is now off limits to the S-4 Sgt. Jvvhat cadets thought about the current less then adequate teachers who Col. Farrell was a senior NCO These two fine examples of micromanagement should be used i situation with the faculty and what he changed their attitudes and teaching in the Green Berets long before he be in classes as examples of how not to be an effective leader. For Maj. :i could do to get involved. He assured styles after the new evaluation system came a senior officer with his current Powers, this is one of a continuing string of brilliant moves proving to (me that he was dedicated to changing took hold. There were, and still are, position. He speaks his mind, he uses the Corps how little she knows and how unwilling she is to learn. Dittof I things and that 1 should stay tuned to teachers who dislike cadets for one rea common sense, and he effectively gets for SGM Jackson. The cadets holding these positions got them be I'^ee what happened. son or another and have, in the past, the job done, all of which already cause they were deemed worthy of the responsibility. Unless you re 41 By the end of the semester there shown a blatant disrespect toward makes him stick out like a sore thumb ally feel the need to trade rank with them for a while, how about let ewas a new evaluation system in place them. The teachers are here for the in the Administration. There are cur ting them do the jobs they were given. That's called delegation. That's that gave cadets a much stronger voice cadets, not the other way around. rently five finalists for the position of part of being a leader. Live and learn, right? in grading the effectiveness of profes- We’re paying the money. Dean. Col. Farrell isn’t one of them, Ssors. Suddenly, the success of the fac- Col. Farrell was the one who, at but still has the opportunity to inter f of theWeek...??? 3J 0 ’m- . ■■ ■ . ^Based on his past two years experience, should Colonel Farrell be given the nod as perma- jt ifi It f} iJ -ri a 1? - 'mm I ' Y0s; I see why not proven in the Yes. He has done a great job as Yes. The policies he has enacted with J P undejstmtog of bpw^^ past two yero that tie can do it, and he dean, and the Corps loves him too. the faculty has made them more ac how to work wilh th^ lias the the credentials. countable, and he makes a more visibl ;^else m ^e a ^ ^ now:- « Gopzales *98 Eric Eismon '98 effort than did Gen. Badgett regarding relations between students and faculty. John Pitts *99 staff Sports Editor Patricic Baker Mike Violette Patrick Stutts Matt Bryant 31 October 1997 Ca&et Page 4 Sports Briefei Bunting Makes Committment Series was Barkley threatens Anything retirement after to Turn Around VMI Football But a bar room incident Neinas Sports Services will Superintendent study the VMI football program in No Houston Rockets’ forward vember, and then prepare a report to Charles Barkley is oncc again threat Classic looks to outside be reviewed by a panel of twenty VMI ening retirement, citing tiiat his 9-year- alumni. This group will consist of Patrick Baker oid daughter is being harassed by firm to help turn alumni from all aspects of VMI, to in schoolmates over his arrest in Florida Asst. Sports Editor clude members of the Keydet Club, this week. around ailing Board of Visitors, and Detroit Lions The baseball season hasi Barkley was arressled earlier head coach Bobby Ross among others. come and gone once again, and I in the week for throwing a bar patron football program The Alumni group will analyze and cri couldn’t be happier. The Fall Clas-i througli the establishments front win tique the report, evaluate the cost and sic should be renamed the Fall Tor dow. then make a recommendation to the ture for baseball fans. I could “I thought my action was ap Mike Violette Board O f Visitors in February of 1998. barely watch the World Series this propriate. I he thing they said (NBA Sports Editor The BOV will then endorse, criticize, year, and that was only because officials) is that I'm supposed to walk and/or reject the proposals that have someone tied me up and forced me! away when somebody throws a drink VMI Superintendent, Gen been made. Once again the most pivotal por on me. I can’t accept that. Ifthey hon eral Bunting IH said “When you lose Some of the likely options tion of the season was the biggest estly believe that, that’s wrong. I’m a football game, it’s like a little KM/ hopes that scores like these will become extinct at Alumni Field. that will be reviewed are a switch to a joke and most unbearable to watch. not going to walk away. But they’re death.” If that were the ease then unsubsidized i-AA conference, a Not even the great finale could more concerned with PR than a General Bunting must feel like he has coach, who is iudirect descendent of coaches, scheduling and weight pro switch to a lower Division, as well as save this series, for the mere fact player’s health or his family,” Barkley been through the Holocaust this sea Knute Rockne or Vince Lombardi. grams. A team comprised of Mr. evaluating VMl’s current position in that game seven was decided by an told a Houston newspaper.” son. Chuck Neinas is a man who operates The Superintcndant has his own company, Neinas Sports Ser Neinas along with his selected assis-. the Southern Conference, and what it error. A great end to a great sea come to the conclusion that there is vices, in Boulder, Colorado. The tants will arrive on the VMI post in will take to be more competitive in the son, ya right! ••••••••••eass* a need for an external review of the company investigates athletic pro the third week of November. nation’s highest rated 1-AA conference. This series might have VMI football program in order to get grams, makes recommendations, and General Bunting emphasized Many have noted that VMI does not gone seven games, but that was NBA female refs the team back on a winning track. is responsible for turning around that the hiring of an outside source is have the size or numbers to compete at seven games to long. Each game Chuck Neinas will be the man re other struggling football programs. in no way showing a lack of confidence its current level. Bunting refuted that was a virtual blowout, with each do not understand sponsible for such a turnaround. General Josiah Bunting toward VMl’s athletic department and point sighting the Air Force Academy’s team exchanging blows on alter On Thursday afternoon made it clear that there arc some very athletic director Davis Baab. “1 think success against national power Notre nate nights. The pitching was the the attention Chuck Neinas officially made his serious issues that need to be ana he (Baab) is a very competent athletic Dame. He continued by noting that in worst in recent memory. The commitment to VMI football. Hold lyzed concerning VMI football. In administrator, i have not seen any par one victory over Notre Dame, Air scores say it all, 14-11 and 10-3, those are great defensive football Dee Katncr and Violet your breath; Chuck Neinas is not a response, he hired Neinas Sports Ser ticular reason to doubt his ability. Force started a smaller offensive and battles, but not in baseball. 1 Palmer may have quite an impact on high school phenom running back vices to come to VMI and dissect the Football is the main problem right now. defensive line than VMI. thought 1 was watching slow pitch the NBA this season, but they do not with 4.2 speed who just happened to football program. Neinas will look We are ranked anywhere from third to “You have heard the phrase softball sometimes. The only sav understand all the attention. choose VMI after making official vis at all aspects that comprise a football fourth of eleven teams when you con ‘If it ain’t broke don’t fix it,” Bunting ing grace for this series was the Katner and Palmer are the its to Florida, North Carolina, and program: recruiting, attrition, nutri sider all of the Southern Conference continued, “Well it is terribly broke, performance of the catchers, as first female referees in the NBA. The Penn State. He’s not even a head tion, hiring and retention of assistant sports.” and we must fix it!” they both displayed their raw tal NBA has not announced when they will officiate their first regular season ent an ability. Sorry Sandy Alomar game, but reportedly Palmer’s parents Jr. and Charles Johnson, 1 only Soccer Bids Farewell to Three Seniors wish you could have displayed were heading to Vancouver where the Grizzlies play Dallas on Friday night your talent in a real World Series. and Sacramento on Saturday. The infamous Florida Palmer is confident she can Krumpe, Daughtridge, and Heely are Marlins, with their 98 million dol handle the likes of Charles Barkley all that remain from Coach Ross’1994 lar off season price tag, made base and Dennis Rodman, “Wc’ll treat ball history. The Marlins have only them just like any other player. Con twelve man recruiting class been in the league for five years frontation is part of being a referee. and have already climbed to baseball’s pinnacle. The Marlins If they cross a line they’re not sup Pat Stutts offers to schools within his home didn't build their organization posed to, they’ll get a technical like Sports Writer state of Maryland, but he committed through player development, any other player.” to Virginia Tech and made plans to trades, and draft picks, but through On Tuesday, October 28th become a Hokie. Krumpe, who also ••••••••••••••••• the total exploitation of the free against Davidson, seniors Rich grew up in Hagerstown, did not in agent market and almighty dollarS. Daughtridge, Max Krumpe, and tend to go to college. “Initially, I did During the series 1 thought 1 was Rice looks for Dec. Bobby Heely wore the red and yel not want to go, but 1 felt like it was watching the 93 Phillies or the 92 low for the last time on Patchin field. something 1 should do.” In their fi Pirates, but 1 wasn’t watching the 15th return Next week when the Keydets nal year of high school, Daughtridge Marlins. close their season in the Southern convinced his friend and crosstown Now the Marlins are on the against Denver Conference tournament, these three rival to attend a VMI soccer tourna selling block, after their inost suc San Francisco 49rers wide seniors will end their remarkable ca ment with him in Lexington. After From left to right: Max Krumpe, Bobby Heely, and Rich Daughtridge cessful season ever. Why, because receiver Jerry Rice told ESPN’s Chris reers with VMI soccer which dates meeting several Keydet players, who they lost money this year and didn’t Bemian that he hopes to return to the all the way back to 1994. This trio stressed the benefits from graduating perhaps might not have at a bigger of the team has always been rats, and draw enough fans. Congratulations gridiron fora December 15"' Monday of seniors will be remembered not from VMI, and spending a weekend school. Aside from being teammates, the numbers by class get smaller each Mr. “ 1 bought a World Series” night contest with the Denver Bron only for their achievements on the in barracks after the rats had broken these three seniors have become the year. Retention is the key.” Indeed, a Hizenga, you finally have a World cos. field but also their dedication, com out, Daughtridge and Krumpe made closest of friends. It's obvious that af core of leadership must extend beyond Championship under your belt. Rice, arguably, the NFL’s mitment, and leadership provided in a pledge to sign with the VMI soccer ter four years together they have estab that of only three seniors if VMI ex Good luck in selling the organiza- greatest receiver of all time was four consecutive years with the team. program. Four years later Krumpe lished a mutual respect for each other. pects to remain competitive within the V^on that you built and destroyed. ^ thought to be lost for the entire 1997 After fours years of practic says, “ It was an idea that went too With a record of 1 -14-2 how Southern Conference. season when he went down with tom ing, traveling, and playing in a Key- far!” ever, there are some concerns with ligaments in his left knee in the 49ers dct uniform, it is interesting to look Unlike Daughtridge and VMI soccer and the future of the pro season opener against the Tampa Bay back and examine the backgrounds of Krumpe, Bobby Heely of Norfolk, gram. The fact that the three seniors Caoet Buccanecrs. three high school seniors who were VA has always wanted to attend VMI. from this year’s team are the only ones The injury marked the first so uncertain about their collegiate As a walk on, Heely remained com remaining from a class that began with time that Jerry Rice would be forced careers. As a blue-chip recruit, mitted to the team for four full years, fifteen might be one answer to VMl’s to miss a game in his 13 seasons in the Daughtridge had several scholarship and he earned a varsity letter that he problems. Daughtridge feels “the bulk Grudge Match l NFL. The 11-time bowler had failed Say it aint .soil! After inching close to the top spot. Bake & V had a major I to miss a game in 1S9 contests. setback with their first losing record in two years. Bake & V are hoping its "like ^ Rice added that both he and Loss to Wofford Eliminates Keydet’s Father, like Son'■ with big losses this week. . his doctors would have to be in agree ment that his knee is 100 percent be Bake & V (51-35) Chances of Hosting SC ”Play-in" Game Ravens at Jets Jets fore he steps back on the field. Oott>hins at Bills Dolphins Patriots at Vikings Vikings ■ ' • ••••••••••••••a is* fHXU struck a well plactd shot that found the within the first five minutes. The Raidera at Panthers Panthers VMI falls to Rams at Falcons Rams game continued on much like the first Ifyson punctures back of the net. The score would remain Chargers at Bengals Bengals Davidson 5-1 on 1-0 until the 44:50 mark; when a five minutes, for the rest of the match. Bucs at Colt* Bucs WotTord attacker took a ball from the The bright spot for the Keydets came Redskins at Bears Bears Iting in motorcycle Cowboys * midfield, beating a defender, and slot when Rich Daughtridge took a Cowboys at 49ers Senior Day Jaguars at Oilers - Jags V a^ccident ting the ball far post side net. The half throw-in from Charles Jones, and Eagles at Cardir^als Eagles 1 1 Matt Bryant would end 2-0. In the second half the nodded the ball past the Wildcat goal Seahawks at Broncos Broncos . 1 i Former heavyweight Sports Writer Keydet would have their opportunities, keeper. Sophomore Andrew Pelton Lions at Packers ' .; Packers Sieeim at Cbieft! Steelers ! champion Mike Tyson punctured a but the score would ------also had a save on ‘ long as his motorcycle overturned on Corps (49-37) The soccer team traveled to remain the same as a penalty kick; as Ravens at Jets Jets •; an interstate e.xit ramp.‘' Remaining VMI Spartanburg, S.C. over fall break to the Keydets drop well as a few point Dolphins at Bills BilU Patriots at Vikings Vikings i Tlie thirty-one year old take on WolTord College. WofTord is a another conference blank saves. ‘Tyson is currently recovering in a Soccer Schedule Raiders at Panthers Panthers ncsv member of the Southern Confer match. The Key Rams at Falcons Falconi) ! Hartford, Coiuieeticut hospital. He ence, and the Keydets needed a con On Tues November 1 @ Furman dets take on Chargcis at Bengals Bengals 1 is being treated for a broken rib as ference win to keep the hopes alive of day the Keydets Furman this week Bucs at Colts' Colts Redskins at Bean Bears I well as his punctured lung. 1 le is ex- hosting the play-in game to the con had another end in Greenville, i pected to remain in the hospital for Cowboy at 49eis 49ers ference tournament. chance to get that November 4 SC Tourney S.C.. Furman has Jaguars iit Oilers Jags I one or two days. The Keydets. feeling confident second illusive Play-in game been nationally Eagles at Cardinals Eagles The police reported that having beaten Woftbrd at V.M.l. last conference vic ranked all year. The Seahawlu at Broncos Broncos ■ there was no trace of alcohol or dmg Lions at Packers Packers Rat Charlie Bunting '98+3 fall, got ofTthe bus expecting a win. A tory. The Paladins were con Steelcrs at Chiefs Steelers use. win would not be the case as W'cftbrd Davidson Wildcats November 7«8 SC Tourney ference champions Ravens at Jets Jets Tyson is currently banned returned the favor from last fall blank came to the Patch. last year, and return Faculty (55-31) ! from bo.xing after biting livander Dolphins at Bills Dolphins ing the Keydets 2- O.The Keydets The last time the numerous All- Patriots at Vikings Vikings i Holy field’s ear in a June 28 match. played an outstanding match for 44:40 two teams met on ------Conference selec- Raiders at Panthens Raiders The former champ ntay apply for of the first half In fact the game would Patchin Field, Davidson came away tions. After the Furman game the next RanM at Falcons V Falcons Chargers at Bengals Bengals . reinstatement next June, one year have ended in a tie if not for the first victorious in a down pour out scor challenge for the Keydets will be the , following the ban. Bucs at Cohs Bucs and last ten seconds of the first half. ing the Keydets 5-1. The Keydets conference play-in game. The site of Redskins at Bears Bears ••••••••••••••••• The Keydets gave Wofford a goal by seemed ready for this game, and ea the game is yet to be determined. The Cowboys at 49ers 49ers All S/Mi is Hricfs wen- Jaguars at Oilers several mistakes, and a mis-hit clear ger to get a win for the four seniors seeding for the play-in will work as Jaguars compiled from the ESPN web Eagles at Cardinals Eagles ance. The ball settled at the top of the on senior’s day. However, Davidson such :8 at 1, 7 at 2, 6 at 3, 5 at 4. pa^e located ill Seahawks at Broncos Broncos eighteen yard box. A Wofford came out much too strong for the Most likely this means a long trip Lions at Packers www.espiiel.sporis:oite.com Packers midfieldg;,came Hying through, and Keydets putting two shots in th 10% Discount for ALL VMI Cadets in Uniform HOURS OF OPERATION II Monday...... 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T*- from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Take out or eat-in t t Kf 7 days a week - Lunch and Dinner -11 a.m. to 10 p.m. E. Nelson St. >1 /T O O O O A 1-800-424-6580 (press 1) or www.peacacorps.cjov (Behind McDonald^s) 31 October 1997 CJje Cairct Page 6 VMS jliatorp g>erttg... VMI Ruggers Fight to be Champsy Eric Poole News Writer Kicking ofT one of the best, if Statues on Post not the best, seasons in the Rugby Club’s history one can say this team ber seeing pictures of in my high school statue in memory ofthose young cadets who has probably shed more blood dur Ben Rowe Latin book. Statues are clearly objects wcTe in the Battle of New Market, and he ing practice than any other club sport News Writer which can teach us many things. agreed to do so becaasc as she once wrote, or permit in existence here at the "1”. In 1988, the VMI sestjuicenten- “He was ^ moved by the story of the New The hard work put forth at each prac One element which makes VMI nial commitlee of Lexington, Virginia pub Market Cadets”. tice has evidently paid off. With a ' tsuchan interesting tourist attraction is the lished the b(X)k, alitcd by lliomiis W. Davis, The statue, and the marble record of 7-3 this team is keeping ,. many statues located around the post, all titled ACrowdof Honorable Youths, which plinth it stands on, was given to VMI by the national championship in focus. ’ of which contribute and express some contains briefaccounts of the firet 150 years Mrs. William H. Cocke. General Will First, they must defeat Frostburg thing unique about the vast history of the of VMI history. One chapter pertains to tlie iam H. Cocke was in the VMI class of College from Pittsburgh, Pennsylva Institute. Statues are important, for they many statues and otlier works of art around 1894 and was the Institute’s fourth Su nia for the Regional Championship. ,, arc monuments which essentially hold the VMI post. One of tlic most overlooked perintendent from 1924 - 1929. The Everyone is invited to support the mortal beings in god like praise. More statues, I tliink, is The Spirit of Youth statue. Spirit o f Youth was dedicated on the rainy team as they play at home during than paintings, quotations, or even build This white marble figure is located adja day of 13 June 1939. Governor James Ring Figure weekend on November ings dedicateil in one’s name, statues are cent to Cocke Hall in the Memorial Garden H. Price was present at the ceremony, and 8th and 9th. the most pemianent structure owing to a next to the Parapet. It stiinds twelve and a Robert W. Massie who was president of Led by Coach Erich strengthened our ‘pack’ and ‘line’ and With the skill and potential in the persons remembrance, establishing for half feet tall, and was sculpted by the fa the Board of Visitors, gave a memorable Schnetzler, the Rugby club defeated have taken the team to the next level.” Corps, the team feels as though ev one in turn an almost virtual iminortal- mous Italiiin artist named Attilio Piccirelli. speech. He praised General Cocke for Virginia Techs’ “B” team 30-0 and “In the five years I’ve played eryone should be able to participate ity. Would Stonewall Jackson have ever According to biographer Jose Lombardo, his dedication to the In.stitute, thanked played extremely well against Vir for the club," says Rugby President in any club sport. thought at any time in his life, that over a Piccirelli, who won numerous awards for Mrs. Cocke for her generous gift, and ginia Techs’ experienced “A” team First Classman Matthew Perry, “this The Rugby team has had hundred and thirty years after his death, his art work ;ind was from a long and fa said the statue would always be an inspi even though they suffered the loss has to be the tightest team that 1 have some difficulties though. A lot seems there would be numerous statues of him mous family from generations past, was ration to the young men living in the VMI during a tournament this weekend. played with. I agree with Coach to depend on Col. Joyner. The team around the state of Virginia and the originally inspired to sculpt tlie statue by barracks. Although the statue is not of In addition to this loss, the team lost Schnetzler when he says that this team has had trouble dealing with the South? Cveti if the world were to end, the young men who showed so much cour anyone in particular, it should serve as a on Sunday to Mary Washington Col can be National Champions." Commandant’s Office in arranging most statues from all around would still age and valor in the battles of tlie Piavc in constant reminder for cadets to savor, lege possibly due to the idea that It is important to note that this transportation. Nonetheless, this .^be standing for years to come, just like World War I. Piccirelli’s niece, who visited enjoy and take full advantage of life, par they were “scoring on bad calls from is the first year “Rats” have been al team has dealt with many difficult t all the ancient Roman statues I remem- VMI, influenced her uncle to sculpt the ticularly in their youth. the Ref’ reports Rugby Captain First lowed to play. Prompol feels “the situations both on and off of the play Cav cont. from Page 1 Classman Phantamith Prompol. The ‘Rats’ have contributed greatly to the ing field and won. *'■ wear uniforms and have short haircuts..." > c with a $537,084 donation. Cavallero said, team placed fourth out of eight quality of practice. The team has been Cadets are reminded that the bo.xing ring. In his rat year, he found "VMI is my life,” said Cavallero, "That kind of love ;md support for VMI, teams in the nation. able to rotate players on the field a lot everyone is welcome to come out himself llgliting it out witli lirst c1:lss RDC a man who truly seems to love VMI. With from guys I regard as my brotliers, is what This past week, they have more which has increased the competi and watch the VMI Rugby team rcpa'sentative “Sloppy” Cionsalves over tJie this dedication and love for a school to motivates iind inspires me to give my life also been given an opportunity to tiveness." battle their way to success during 147 lb. spot on the boxing team. I le won which he has given so much, the fijture in service to VMI." learn additional skills and strategies First Classman Brett Springer Ring Figure weekend. ! his position on tlie team and went on to be looks solid and promising. He put it best Cavallero believes that VMI has a visiting French coach who unfor added, “It's impressive to see how well For those out there inter come VA State AAU Uoxing Champion of when he said, "1 have confidence in the a brigln future aliead and feels the Corps of tunately leaves this Friday. Mr. the team plays with the Rats and the ested," said President Matthew Perry, the welterweight division under tlie guid Corps and its leaders and believe that the Cadets is doing an outstanding job this year, Prompol said “his supervision these other rookies. They have really helped “its not too late to join the team.” Be ance of Tom VirgeLs, who eventually be " in regards to the successful assimilation future of our beloved VMI will remain as past couple of weeks have really pull the team’s potential together.” prepared to shed blood and sweat/ came the trainer for Heavyweight Cham of women to tlie Institute. He also believes bright as her illustrious past.” It will take pion Tommy Morrison. that it is vital to kc*ep core values and tradi men like Cavallero to guide VMI into a pro After graduating, Cavallero was tions alive such as tlie Honor System and ductive and profound future. He is an in hired to work in tlie admissions ofTice at tlie ratline, even tliougli other "traditions spiration to many cadets in the corps be VMI and transferred to the VMI Founda come and go at VMI.” He is a firm be cause he has contributed to VMI in so many tion depiirtment, when he was hired two liever tliat tlie ratline and Honor System ways through his hard work and dedica Regimental Review i years later by Marry W;imer 'SI. Cavalkux) miike VMI what it is. Cavallero believes tion. He wasn't Cum Laude but graduated i Members of the Corps, } pawed to be an e.xceilent fund-raiser for tiie tliat takingthis‘‘comen>1oneofthe VMI edu 204tli out of204 in his class. Despite this, VMI Foundiition when he assisted tlie Class cational experience [away would make it he has proven to be invaluable to the VMI J 1 would like to congratulate all the Cadets that participated in the Marine Corps Marathon and the VMI Rugby cr84 to bnjiik tlie 1 Otli Reunion Fund record just anotlier co-ed college where students community, a person worthy of emulating. Team for representing the Institute extremely well this past weekend; especially for doing so over one of our scarce breaks. Thanks to the support of all Cadet Captains, Kevin Trujillo and the Class System, and Tom Wirth and the Honor Court we were able to return our formations to the front side of Barracks. 1, again, appreciate your cooperation in the mean time. 1 thank John Wilson ’00 for his ideas and input on placing sit-up bars in barracks and standardizing the LET’S CO BOW LING direction in which spectators honor the colors at parade. 1 hope everyone had a refreshing Fall Break, and has returned ready to finish out the semester strong. I L e x in g t o n L a n e s encourage everyone to focus on academics and the upcoming VFT to close out the semester in good standing. 1 also ask presents everyone to please maintain their appearance throughout the rest of the semester. Ml Congratulations and best of luck to the Class of 1999 on your up and coming Ring Figure; have fun and be safe. NEON-NIGHTS” 1 Timothy O. 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Friday, Oct. 31- carbon Leaf |tcr a motorcycle crash near his es Ben Rowe Music store of Lexington furnished The Unfortunately, the song I liked the tate Wednesday night in Connecti- Arts & Leisure Writer Cadet staff with a randomly selected most was literally only a minute Ic'ut. Compact Disc, the group’s name being long. In any event, the band wasn’t and Fighliiig liravily As far as music is concerned, Goldfinger, with their album entitled bad listening all the way through, INSTITCIlI'S:Atrio ofdoc- 1 think there is something to be en Hang-ups. Goldfinger is a California and they can definitely play. It was at the Flood Zone jtors has diagnosed the first known joyed about all the different based band with their rccord company indeed an interesting change of tunes [(iise of'Seinfeld Syncope”— faint- types. Most people usually iden- to listen to opposed with svhat - ^Maciba Seth at Trax |iiig spells induced by punchlines on tify with one particular style I prefer, but all things consid |t(ie top-rated sitcom. The 62-year- though, and because music is ered, I wouldn’t recommend it. ]dld male subject once passses all about mood, and just what To me, it was like a pop, grunge jout into a plate of mashed potatoes simply seems pleasing to one’s kind of band, that’s more popu svhile watching—and laughing at— ear, it should always be given a lar to the locals, and further Saturday, Nov. 1 ]tlic comedy series. The patient had chance. 1 mostly listen to and more once they go national. ! I- |a particular fondness for Jason collect heavy metal and rap, but They seem like a trendy kind Ale.xander’s Cieorge. I also have some country CDs of alternative music group, too, and quite often I ’11 be in the which I think there is too much • 1 I 1 ilTCI II-D: Legendary di frame of mind to listen to any of already. What was once al rector Alfred I litchcock (Psycho) is one of these different musical ternative is now mainstream it • I • i g stamped. The U.S. Postal varieties. Some music of every sometimes seems. A band’s iwltr:; • ' it ice has announced plans for a preference is just horrible musical style and lyrics tend to tchcock stamp to be issued next though, but not necessarily be change as they become older Sunday, Nov. 2 liir. cause the artists cannot play. and more experienced, but Kj these guys seem like one more "i: Many people are inclined to say I! II Sllli’S THE ONB Till-Y that they enjoy what they prefer of these young and frustrated V evijca Sc^lt ® Trax " “ t\NT: Popster Olivia Newton- listening to simply because they just label and fan club located in Santa groups, but their songs do have a in is reluming to her country roots do, or they just feel like listening to Monica. The cover is red, with a black kind of happy melody to them • revive a flagging hit-making ca- it. People can at least appreciate the cartoon like telephone and a noose though. In conclusion, 1 think one a r. She’s signed a deal with MCA music they don’t like more with the made of telephone wire on it. The CD should opt to “Hang-up" on o • cords’ Nashville division, it was understanding and skill of how to itself looks like the face of on old Goldfinger, and in the immortal iW louncedKjunccu Thursday.1 luirsui Her first al- play an instrument. Whatever the manual dial telephone with the letters words of Ice Cube, “You belter loi n under the pact will be released situation, music should be taken as it in “Goldfinger” replacing the number check yo self, before you wreck yo Monday, Nov. 3 Ini U year. Back in theth early 1970s, is. spaces. There are fourteen songs on the self.” pj ;-Orease days, JcJohn was consid- d a country artist. Jim Rose Sideshoiu MORE MARV: The Marv o r m r a L r n im e'ctsxc; C30»r> 3crt rehabilitation tour has added Circus @> Fiood Zone another stop: November 12 on S’ Late Show with David tterman. in the past 15 years, 25 S. JEFFERSON STREET OPEN 10 AM 'TIL 8 PM sert has been a Lettennan guest LEXINGTON, VA 24450 464-4050 MONDAY-FRIDAY re than 100 times. This will be BETWEEN THE PALMS & 11 AM - 5 PM Nation’s largest first appearance since his sexual- DOMINO’S PIZZA SATURDAY Hardware ault trial. Chain . . . over 6000 stores in 50 states. This DRIVING FORC1-: CBS buying power means great selection and r's it was just a coincidence, but it low prices. Shop at True Value Hard ware Stores & Home Centers and save! •e sounded like some sneaky _j{6duct placement: Moments after New Live Album from Dave Matthews Band “WHRRR TO FTNn THRM' Cliicago Hope introduced new char- a double CD album made up entirely the show include a special appearance VALLEY TRU-VALUE HARDWARE Jjijer Dr.'Catera during Wednesday John Strock of previously released .songs. The al by guitarist Tim Reynolds who has M h t’s opisode, the network broad- Arts & Leisure Editor bum .was put out in most record stores played with the band on many occa- E Nelson Lexington------■463-2186 (jiBt anUd for the Cadillac, yes, on Tuesday, October 28th. It is a live ‘ siohs. Another plus the listener can get tera. "Dave Matthews? That guy’s recording from Red Rocks Theater in out of a live recording is Dave’s impro such a sellout.” 1 lore’s a common visation. These come mostly in the phrase heard whenever any band form of intros and lead-ins to ... a fine vegetarian eatery WRI-CKIiD llOMli: A ’sDave Matthews Band open 11:30 am - 2:30pm makes it big. 1 tend to agree in songs, such as the “some people id omen for that big-buc contract monday-saturday lunch 11:30- 2:30 “ C just inked with Tim Allen? many cases, but not necessarily in do, some people don’t” intro to frL & sat. dinner 5:30 - 9:00 . . C’s Frasier beat Allen’s Home the case of the Dave Matthews “Recently” and the "could I have Band. It’s the goal of a profes been” beginning to “ Dancing I Jiprovement for the first time ever 4 East Washington Street esday night (in head-to-head sional music group to be heard by Nancies”. iipetition of new episodes), ac- as many people as possible and to You don’t have to Lexington, VA 24450 ■ding to preliminary ratings. sell as many records as possible. be a fan to appreciate the talent It seems that nowadays, success in offered by guitarist and vocalist (540) 463-2800 the music business is equated with Dave Matthews, drummer and CLOSING CLOSER: Carry-out or Eat In m Selleck has sealed a deal that being a “sellout”. Being in a band percussionist Carter Beau ford, sec him star and co-produce a is a job with the objective of mak saxophonist Leroi Moore, violin Laurie Macrae, Food Goddess com for CBS. Production on The ing a living and having fun and ex ist Boyd Tinsley, and bassist Stefan )ser starts next month. Selleck’s pressing yourself as well. Many Lessard. The way they blend each ig-term pact with Warner Bros, bands, in an attempt to become individual sound and style of play o covers movies. popular, will play what radio lis creates probably the most unique teners want to hear and will even type of music around. Their im DAN THE MAN: CBS change their style of music to gain promptu nature leads to some in d Dan Rather are reportedly in popularity. It is this group that can be Denver, Colorado, August 15, 1995. sane jam sessions. Jkj^about a contract extension that considered "sellouts”. The Dave The two CD’s feature the band in their If you’ve never had the oppor RATS keep the newsman at the big Matthews Band has played the same true element - live and playing for a tunity to see, or even just to hear the fall in LOVE! I iC^'ball through 2002—and double type of music and the same songs since crowd of people. Some fans may al Dave Matthews Band in a live setting, s current S3.5 million annual sal- it’s beginning. The only thing that has ready have obtained a bootleg copy of this double CD album provides an ex Rather, wiio anchors the low'- changed is that a lot more people have this show, but the quality of sound on cellent venue to experience their magic. jeljjt-rated network evening-news heard of them, making their shows the professional release cannot be The records feature the following jlyoadcast, apparently became hot much less intimate, and they arc sell matched. The screams from the crowd songs: Seek Up, Proudest Monkey, Sat fiyain when CNN made it known it ing enough albums to earn a living with add so much as Dave and the rest of the ellite, Two Step, Best of What’s Around, ^vas interested in him. out working other jobs. These five guys band feed olTofjheir energy. Recently, Lie in Our Graves, Dancing still play a unique style of music that The album features the two Nancies, Warehouse, Tripping Billies, •! 11 THE 1-ED: Following appeals sincerely to the true listener. sets of music played on that evening, Drive in Drive Out, Lover Lay Down, •i'nate confirmation, Bill Kennard With that out of the way, the as well as an encore of “Typical Situa Rhyme and Reason, #36, Ants March nild be sealed as the new chainnan purpose of this article can now be stated. tion” and Dylan’s "All Along the ing, Typical Situation, and All Along the The Dave Matthews Band has released Watchtower”. Other high points from Watchtower. m _ the Federal Communications Commission as soon as Monday. 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Police said they seized 80 pot as RDC McBride plants and discovered an elabo I rate indoor growing operation at the home of David Snyder, 37. When they searched Snyder’s house, detectives found about $80,000 worth of 9. Stuff a hay down the back of your pants and go as Miller plants and more than 8 pounds of marijuana tucked away in dresser drawers and garbage { bags. 8. Inflate your head to 50 pSi and go as Charlie Bunting LOS ANGELES - This is the case of the beeper that gave up the bad guys. Three men who tried to rob Harold and Belle’s Restaurant were ex posed by their beeping pager, police said. Police arrested one 7. Knock out a tooth, grab your sister and be Joey Bates suspect outside the eatery, but two others were gone when a SWAT team went inside. The officers found a passage to a flosver shop next door. “While searching the flower shop, one 6. Fail the VFT, throw on some flannel and you’re of the suspect’s pager went off - beep, beep,” Partain said. Of ficers found two suspects hid "Steakhead” Staton ing in a crawl space. LUBBOCK, Texas - City councilman Victor Hernandez’s displeasure with the mayor 5. Cop an attitude, pick a fight, whine like a baby and go as reached a profane crescendo. After being told by Mayor Windy Sitton to stop question ing a speaker at a meeting, Chump Rat Middleton Hernandez rocked back in his chair and muttered the “b” word that rhymes with witch. TV city microphones clearly picked up the word. After re viewing the tape, Hernandez 4. Strap on your clamps, yell Parade Rest, lose all your argued that *’no such language being used is evident,” though he didn’t deny saying it. “Suf friends and you'll be Baumgardner fice it to say that the mayor and 1 do not get along for a variety of reasons,” Hernandez said. Said Sitton: “If he did say that, I’m disappointed.” 3. Forget to bathe for a week and go as Rat Abrams or the MILWAUKEE- Milwaukee’s finest are not happy with Chief Arthur Janes’ ’’Dirty Cuban” De los Reyes order barring them from eating on-duty meals in the stationhouse. The chief wants officers in the neighborhoods they patrol. Now the police union is trying to gel a state 2. Appear miserable and constipated and bone cadets till it commission to overturn the or der, claiming the requirement is a hardship for diabetic officers feels good and you’re ’’Clueless - TAC”Quisenberry who need to keep insulin refrig erated. But that’s not the only beef: Officers just don’t like r eating out, said Brad DeBraska, president of the Milwaukee Po licc Association. “ You don’t get 1. Walk around with Catlett all day and you’re Zena!!! the quality time you need away from work to sit down and eat your lunch ... like the rest of the world.” Big Men on Post ~ Chris Floom & Marshall Luck Delta Co.Commander BRIDGEPORT, Ohio - Up against the wall. Batman! Lucas Braxton You too, Cinderella. Triek-or- treaters under 14 in this Ohio city will be required to wear an orange sticker. And the big night will be Thursday, not Fri day. The City Council hopes both changes will keep out trick-or-treaters from nearby towns. “We’d gel a lot o f out siders, just fiooded with kids,” council President Barbara Furbee said. It’s not unusual for officials to regulate Halloween. Bridgeport called off trick-or- treat night two years ago after It was a night of carousing and merry-making which forged this week's two Big Men on Post. complaints about rowdy teens. Cadidiots "The Louder the Better" Floom and "No Pride " Luck took an opportunity for public Police Chief William Frasei is going along with the plan, expression to new heights when they read a few verses composed by a poet of questionable ability though officers won't be look and dating judgement, On stage in Potter’s Pub, Floom and Luck performed a show few could ing for unlicensed revelers - match, and even fewer wanted to experience. Cadet witnesses to the event actually hid their VMI afier all, there’s no penally. rings and huddled in the shadows to escape the shocked gazes of "civilian" patrons of the pub. As Does it Keydet-style with the one witness put it, "You could hear a pin drop after those two lushes finished their onstage stupidity /Vt'H’4 briefs are compiled from the with screams of 98! 99! 98! You got that right!!!" Way to go guys, keep on winnin'. lovely ladies of Chi Omega USA Today web site..______