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/ Greeks: do we need them? Pofl» 2 TH* LAW M M TIAN Friday, October 29, 1982 ------T - t t ------^ ? Commentary Beware’ v*. of Greeks causing rifts? awrence s Lauter and Shrode want Lawrentians to system, might it not demand increased 1930’s. This would allow a greater commitment to continue to choose diversely. Lauter performance on the part of its members? freedom of operation, more consistent Greek life, “thinks” the Greek system is beneficial A suspect idea since the mid-sixties, with the nature of Lawrence—the most defined by Mr. to the Lawrence experience because it fraternity, although enjoying a mild important consideration—and better Wriston and en­ gives an option for some people for resurgence numerically, is still largely enable houses to deal with immediate d o rse d by whom the option is a sound one. But he perceived as the elitist refuge of the contingencies without having to be President does not think “it would make sense if snobbish and the status-seeking. If it is troubled with the likes of field con­ Warch, is a long 75% of the campus was Greek.’’ And to bend itself with an institution of such sultants and province presidents. one, but one Shrode allows for “the possibility that ambivalent stature, Lawrence might do But is even this the solution, or founded, as group expectations and standards could well to bolster its system internally. resolution, which we are seeking? In the w e’ve seen, force a person to give up personal In order to maintain an active frater­ early 1970’s Williams College, a private upon a set of freedom” but he quickly affirms that nal chapter on the Lawrence University institution of outstanding reputation, optimistic and “the advantages of the Greek system campus, a group must belong to one of finally eliminated its Greek system after idealistic are that a person can form close lasting the established national or international much consideration and debate. The motivation in this case was simple: the assumptions. 1 Pledging allegience to such nobel causes costs of maintaining the system were as “truth for its own sake’’ and “honor perceived as outweighing its advan­ by honor bound ”, these societies seem tages. A system “contentious by nature much less interested in fulfilling lofty and serving to divide the student goals than in benefitting from a par­ population against itself” was perceived ticular social association. This is not sur­ as being contrary to the aims of the col­ prising of course, since private organiza­ lege and was, consequently done away tions are most frequently dedicated to with. such principles, yet no one would par­ Although professing a considered ticularly blame a Boy Scout for taking a commitment to the system, it seems greater interest in camping than in be­ unlikely that the Lawrence administra­ ing “trustworthy, loyal, honest’’ and the tion has given much actual thought to like. its Greek policy. As something near and Accepted, then, that Greek dear to both too many contributing organizations are not holy orders. What, alums and current tuition payers its in this case, might be their raison d'etre? position seems reasonably well secured. Certainly philantropic endeavors are a It is unclear, however, whether or not common assertion of Greek legitimacy. this best suits the general good. And while the campus is hardly inun­ Fraternity, it seems, may have been dated with earnest Greek samaritans a part of Lawrence for too long a time working busily away for charity, other ever to be drastically altered, if this is in­ types of Lawrence organizations do not deed what is needed. The construction of seem to have even the limited Greek flair the quadrangle in the midst of the for organizing service projects. Admit­ Depression was an indicator of strong tedly, an occasional table tent advertises commitment to the fraternal concept a fund raiser for a needy cause and, more and the concept is, indeed, a good one. often than not, the sponsor is a fraterni­ We must first, however, consider the ty or sorority. reality. Any critical look at the Greek Reality, in this case, as in any other, organizations which concludes that their results in ambivalence on the surface, social worth is actually a self-serving the split between advantages and disad­ hypocrisy may not be recognizing the vantages seems essentially even and, if obvious restraints of academics. As one these values are subject to Unear com­ sorority woman complains, "Too many parisons, arguments will cancel each people outside the system look at what friendships, more so than in another set­ organizations. This requirement was other out straight down the line. What services we provide and still wonder ting. The system provides a supportive established, reasonably enough, to en­ remains, then, is the factionalization why we don’t do more. They act as environment and challenges a person sure certain standards of performance which besets the campus. Lawrence though being in a sorority is our only because the group provides constructive and responsibility which the larger in­ seems, as many interviewees agreed, too commitment. I’d hate to think it ap­ criticism.” stitutions promoted. It was not small a community to suffer the articial pears that way. It isn’t made true Granted, then, the Greek system understood, unfortunately, that in tying divisions of fraternity. But if not for because we eat together in Downer or does have its strengths and benefits. So, this bond the University might have these reasonably large and easily iden­ live in the same dorm,” she continues, for that matter, does Selective Service. done itself a disservice. tified distinctions, would not the same “we join other organizations %nd even The question in both cases is whether Admittedly, the prestige of a na­ division persist on still smaller knots of miss a sorority meeting once in a while. these strengths sufficiently outweigh tional affiliation may be influential to friends and acquaintances? There is, ob­ The prejudices are getting tedious.” their corresponding disadvantages. Let some, and provides at least an illusion of viously, no clear answer to the questions This woman’s moderate, but defen­ us return to the critics: solidity or establishment. It is only in originally posed. We may judge from the sive, attitude toward her own Greek “Their only purpose.” states the broad, preambular sense, however, examples of a St. Olaf College which has membership is not uncommon. Michael, a one-time fraternity pledge, that the purposes of these bodies and never sponsored a Greek system, a Lawrence is hardly a Denison or “is to promote themselves through a the University coincide. Anyone profess­ Williams which has chosen to discon­ DePauw. Here, many defend their group identity. When I pledged. I’d ex­ ing an idealistic inclination—something tinue its system after many years of ex-* sorority's limited number of service pro­ pected some kind of goal orientation, vocally claimed by both istence and our own experience of hav­ jects with a comment about the other some positive activity. What I found respondents—will swear by certain ing been Greek since only shortly after demands and opportunities within the was a lot of self-perpetuating back pat­ universal truths. Lawrence however, chartering. As a question of some university. The fast pace of ten week ting.” This is a common complaint rais­ would—could—never associate itself volatility, though, with many strong terms restricts the number of good ed against these groups. They are held with willful racial discrimination. feelings existing on both sides it most Nonetheless, this was a policy openly deeds any organization can execute, to undermine the development of in­ definitely begs consideration That’s all even those with weekly meetings, noble dividuality. And, as Intro. Psych, written into many national fraternal ye know on Earth, and all ye need to creeds and various philanthropies veterans will concur, there is some truth constitutions until they were finally ex­ know. designated by their national offices. to this fact. In most group situations, punged with much difficulty and bit­ What the organizations do seem to have adherence to a certain norm is encourag­ terness in the late sixties and early time to throw together, however, are ed and the nail that stands up is, in one seventies. parties—parties as wild and irresponsi­ way or another, hammered down. This is Greek organizations seem, by their ble, some would observe, as the tradi­ certainly not an attribute exclusive to very nature, to be conservatively inclin­ tional bacchanalia. Greek organizations, and can be seen ed and, thus, somewhat at odds with the The question is, however, how many equally among their independent liberal ideals which we are supposed to of the critics who cynically describe the counterparts. The complaint here lies in espouse. In this and many other ways, Greek pursuit of campus playtime have the officiality, the flagrance, of the of­ the national affiliation deemed so been spotted, dancing with beer in hand, fense. beneficial becomes an incontestable at a Saturday night Phi Delt party? In­ Furthermore, the somewhat drawback. The mutual inclination of the deed, how many fewer social events mercenary notion of "friendship for “General Council”, or what have you, of would there be per year if Lawrence had hire”—a fellowship available, almost ar­ national offices is towards fraternity as no fraternities and sororities? And how bitrarily, to anyone capable of fulfilling practiced on larger campuses. With an would this restrict the pleasures of being time and monetary obligations—is not even larger immediate peer group, the a Lawrentian? As one student points the sort of organic development on national, as a rule, brooks even less op­ out, “Social fraternities serve an impor­ which we liberal artists pride ourselves. position and inquiry while emphasizing tant function in that they provide many "What’s the big deal?” asks J., a “big-time” practices which are wholly activities for the campus as a whole. sophomore transfer. "You pay your dues inapplicable to the environment found at They are not given nearly enough credit and you get to say you’re a something or Lawrence. They exhibit a pronounced for this service.” other. What’s the good of that?” lack of sympathy with the more slowly The administration seems to ad­ What good indeed? Although, as ex­ paced approach employed here, and are i c a n 5* vocate the Greek system not entirely plained, most contribute to some philan­ impatient with such practices as defer­ out of some deep admiration for its pur­ thropy or perform some sort of com­ red rush. i Order nonwS poses but rather as one more opportuni­ munity service, these seem little more A promising compromise, then, ! ty, helpful to a university wishing to of­ than peripheral functions performed might be a revision to those local frater­ fer its students diverse ways to spend primarily out of obligation. If the nities which flourished briefly between : z, their social time. Likewise, Deans University is to support the Greek the end of the 19th century and the » . - ____*-r-t?* Friday. October 29. 1982 THE LAWRENTIAN Page 3

High priced scare HENRY S OWN COLUMN by John Huber but one week to respond to the offer. First, there was “The Kind’’ - a After consulting several students in Ap­ talentless group of rockers playing pleton, Shrode decided to rent the film. before a sea of empty seats. Now there is “I thought it was a good risk. It is a Considering Poltergeist. good movie for Halloween and the mid­ Paul Shrode, Assistant Dean of Cam­ night showing should draw a good the bare pus Life, has rented the film crowd,” he said. Shrode’s desire to bring unique and special events to Lawrence is commen­ necessities dable, but his ability to select events which will appeal to Lawrentians is questionable. “The Kind” was a “cheap rock” group of noise-makers with little appeal to the vast majority of Lawren­ tians. Poltergeist is an average movie by Henry Stevenson which has aired throughout the country There are certain necessities of life that one will always need, i.e., food, shelter, during the past summer. Though it will clothing. These are material things, as obvious as they are universal. They are the certainly have some appeal, it is highly means of physical survival. But what about the means of psychological survival? doubtful that the response will justify These are distinctly personal and defineable only by the individual. Across the ages the thousand dollar price tag. With mankind has developed myriad axioms of conduct designed to aid the individual in tickets selling at the customary price of achieving personal satisfaction in all fields of human endeavor. Every culture has an $1.50, in order to simply break even ideal lifestyle defined for each category of man within its social superstructure. financially, 750 tickets must be sold. (These are generalizations, I know, but not bad ones. I beg the reader's indulgence, Shrode did not consult the film com­ merely for the sake of argument.) mittee when he decided to rent the film, The American college-culture varies from campus to campus, but we need not and committee members expressed dwell on any such cultures but our own. I do not believe that anycne has ever em­ regret over the decision. One member pirically examined the question of what is needed to retain sanity while a member of said that the entire Monday night film the Lawrence University Community. I do remember something in the Freshman series, which airs twenty-two films, Handbook from the Campus Life people recommending rigid time budgeting, and a costs only one thousand dollars, and large bath towel. Now, adapting to the cyclical ten week trimester system is ob­ that a “very good film” can be purchas viously essential, and personal hygiene is a subject which (I hope) hardly needs ed for 350 dollars. elaboration. But these hardly equip a student to deal with the deeper neuroses of our Not all events, however, should be social environment. Therefore, I propose to offer for consideration some of those viewed with respect to financial success, things which enable one to remain more or less emotionally stable. These things may as Shrode quickly asserted. And at not work for everyone but perhaps someone will find consolation. tempts to bring exciting events to The first is music. With good tunes one is capable of moulding mood, the very SPIELBERG: personal friend of Lawrence should not be discouraged environment. And one can do it constantly. The cold cinderblocks (no m atter how ef­ the Dean. But, after the failure of “The Kind” and fectively disguised), unchangeable and impersonal, become meaningless when one the extravagance of renting an average has the power to charge the air waves. The physical surroundings seem hardly worth “Poltergeist” for three showings this film for one thousand dollars, perhaps your consideration. Ambiance is everything, and you can control it. weekend. Last summer, United Artists the enthusiastic dean should reflect a bit Alternatives to overhead lighting gain importance exponentially when the stu­ contacted Shrode to inform him of the on his efforts to bring such events to dent approaches a crisis (i.e. midterms, papers). These one hundred watt demons availability of “ Poltergeist” for this fall. Lawrence. Although these efforts have the distressing vocation of revealing unpleasant physical realities within one’s Lawrence was offered the film because should continue, more student input domus. Overhead lighting is harsh, and inherently objective: it exposes all, of its developed reputation as a “good should be sought and more prudence discriminating against none. When a student is called upon to truly extend himself customer.” The price was steep • one employed in the quest for an enhanced the last things he wants to know about are the dust-covered shelves, the cobwebs in thousand dollars - and Shrode was given social life at Lawrence. the corner, the dustballs under his or her bed. (Just as an aside, I have always been fascinated by the linguistics used to identify those dust balls. I have heard expres­ sions such as “dust mice,” “dust bunnies, "dust elephants,” and my mother, in her infinite Scottish wisdom, referred to them as "kuzzywumps.” When questioned as to this term’s etymology she usually ducks the question with a mumbled exhorta­ The future is NOW tion to consult Anthony Burgess). Therefore, I recommend desk lamps that sit close by Bev Larson resolutions which will strenghten the to the surface for minimum diffusion. And candles, lots of candles. The defeat of the equal rights amend­ voice of women in politics. For example, Pleasure reading is the third tool for staying sane. The purpose is to find in­ ment cannot be viewed as a complete NOW plans to create an institute for tellectual distraction without loss of stimulation. Doing this with relative ease is ex­ loss for the National Organization of feminist politics which would “recruit tremely important. Recently I have found solace in C.S. Forrester’s well-known saga Women (NOW). This assertion may ap­ and train candidates and campaign of the adventures of Horatio Hornblower. The late Kennedy Toole, that Thomas pear insensitive to the members of NOW staffs and support elected feminist Woolfe of our time, has delighted me repeatedly with his novel A Confederacy of who worked incessantly for ratification, legislators.” The delegates also discuss­ Duncas. A subscription to the New Yorker is an effective means of feeling intelligent yet one must acknowledge that the ed initiating a campaign to abolish sex- at least once a week. struggle caused women to organize and segregated pricing which is currenty us­ The fourth and final vehicle I will propose is perhaps the most meaningful. review tactics for gaining political in­ ed by the insurance industry. Another There is little in this world that is more comforting than knowing that you have fluence. The issue of ratification mobiliz­ campaign was proposed to insure clean clothes, especially clean underthings. The intensely private nature of ed men and women concerned with reproductive rights of women. Although undergarments leads one to believe that consistant handling of this duty indicates equality of the sexes and encouraged NOW tends to concentrate on wdmen’s open discussion on the rights of women. issues, the delegates expressed concern I have heard such expressions “dust as mice, ” “dust Moreover, publicity, whether favorable and a need for involvement in all issues or not, heightened the level of awareness which affect the nation, such as the bunnies, ” “dust elephants, ” and m y mother, in her on women’s role in society. adoption of a freeze on the development Although NOW failed to gain the sup­ of all nuclear weapons. infinite Scottish wisdom, referred to them as “kuzzywumps. ” port necessary for ratification, through Although the above proposals il­ its efforts the organization did learn the lustrate the wide interests of the proper focus and motivation in the day-to-day business of living to probe deeper into ropes of lobbying. It appears that NOW delegates and the ambitious goals of the nature of this satisfaction. I state that the completion of one’s laundry allows has the potential to become a NOW, the most important policy the student to temporarily identify himself/herself metaphorically with a divine sophisticated political organization adopted at the convention concerned "creator.” The creator adds a magic element and water to the clothing (absolution) which may effectively articulate NOW’s immediate opportunity to in­ returning the clothing to a higher degree of purity. He adds heat to transform this women’s interests. This maturation is, fluence politics. Members of NOW are wet mass of material into a practical form, a wearable form. He folds and categorizes in itself, a victory. currently supporting only political his creations. “Laundry” now becomes “shirts,” “socks,” “trousers,” “drawers.” The mood of pragmatism at the 15 th candidates who are advo­ The creator lovingly stores his prizes until such time as he needs them. The student annual convention of NOW, October 10, cates of women’s interests while ac­ has not merely controlled, but he has gone one giant step further. He has effected a supports the view that NOW will con- tively campaigning against all can­ transformation. The taboo is now acceptable, the ambiguous is now the specific, the didates perceived as insensitive to the chaotic is now orderly. This metaphor is easily extended to the cleaning of a room. rights of women. A well-organized effort With this sort of power, the student can hardly believe that he is at Destiny’s mercy. by members of NOW could directly in­ It seems to me that the pursuit of personal security on this campus is inextricably It appears that NOW has thefluence the composition of Congress. intertwined with the idea of controlling one’s own life. Logistics seem to get in the potential to become a Moreover, the pragmatism and highly way. When Housing is telling you where to live, Downer telling you what to eat, and sophisticated political political orientation of NOW is evident Campus Life attempting to legislate morality by denying choices, the need for per­ sonal defenses against existing pre-defined social and academic tunnels is not sur­ organization which may in the creation of a NOW political action committee. The NOW PAC has ac­ prising. Conformity and submission often seem the more clearly designated path, effectively articulate cumulated over 2 million dollars to date. the “right” path when confronted with some of the academic, administrative and women's interests. These funds will certainly help NOW social dogma of the university. Herein, an inconsistency in our (Lawrence Universi­ elect officials who share similar views. ty’s) social philosophy is just as clear: there is something inherently wrong with NOW seems to have weathered the such passivity. This paradox, the coexistence of socially and academically defined tinue to promote women’s rights and defeat of the equal rights amendment slots coupled with exhortations to engage in independent, original inquiry, is the greater opportunities in the future, with grace and a renewed commitment source of confusion in the student mind. It blurs our focus and distorts our frame of reference. perhaps with significant influence. The to play “hard-ball” in politics. The election of Judy Goldsmith, a resolutions adopted at the recent con­ Whatever the method, the key to remaining emotionally stable is to keep sight Manitowoc, WI. resident, as president of vention should also add momentum to of both frameworks of thought. Sanity is the ability to operate within each. In the NOW, and the defeat of Sonia Johnson, the growth and institutionalization of final analysis you must at times “sell out.” a radical activist who was excom­ the organization. NOW may no longer To insure psychological survival one must learn from time to time to temporari­ municated by the Mormon Church, em­ need to rely on a single issue, such as the ly ignore the concessions we are asked to make in the name of the communal good. phasizes NOW’s continuing commit­ equal rights amendment, in order to gain This is unfortunate, for, ideally, these concessions are made automatically, out of ment to positive, action-oriented policies visibility. The very creation of an in­ love and mutual respect, not obligation. Achieving this temporary ignorance (bliss?) and the goal of enlarging the ranks of stitute for feminist politics and the is entirely your problem. I heartily recommend a quasi-“sour grapes” attitude. membership to one million by appealing NOW PAC conveys the message that When philosophical coherence seems constantly out of reach, then indulgence in to all women. the members of NOW intend to play a criticism and satire is extremely (although superficially) satisfying. Non illegitimi carborundum est. The convention also produced specific key role in our pluralistic democracy.

% Poge >N Friday, October 29, 1982 News News in Briefs AGrade matter of course prorating giving credit where it is due by Clark Stalker Lawrence “a course is a course is a Is there a disparity or imbalance bet­ course.” ween the work loads required by According to some students, however, “science hall” versus “main hall” there is a significant imbalance in the John Chrystal, head of the Iowa Savings Bank in Coon Rapids, an active courses? If so, is Lawrence’s course work loads of certain courses and this Democrat, said President Reagan had done "a masterful job of blaming all our credit system, whereby each and every imbalance should be acknowledged, troubles on the Democrats." course receives one credit, a “fair” perhaps by an additional half credit. system? Should a student taking an Chris Matheus, a senior physics major, The State Department announced details of President Reagan's plan to suspend education course receive the same contends that “’there are lab courses tariff benefits on imports from Poland because of its ban of the independent Solidari­ amount of credit as one who takes a which require two to three times the ty trade union movement. science course with lab? These questions amount of time and effort required of At the same time, the White House said that Mr. Reagan would authorize the have been subject to debate for a some less demanding courses. The per­ Government to continue payment of interest owed by Poland to American banks to number of years. son who must take two labs in one term prevent a default that would relieve Poland of its debt. In 1962, Lawrence adopted the unified has the choice of falling behind one Defense Minister Ariel Sharon told a judicial commission that he had not learn­ ed that a massacre of Palestinians was occurring in Beirut refugee camps until more than 24 hours after it had begun. Mr. Sharon said that the information had not reached him until Friday evening, Sept. 17, about nine hours after the killings had been ordered halted by his senior of­ ficers.

A committee of Roman Catholic bishops made public a proposed pastoral letter asserting that nuclear weapons could destroy the world and calling any first use of those weapons irrational and immoral. "We find the moral responsibility of beginning nuclear war not justified by ra­ tional political objectives,” the bishops said.

The Dow Jones industrial average, the best-known measure of stock market prices, plunged 36.33 points. The decline was the second biggest drop in points in history, but in terms of percentage was far less than the previous record.

Pope John Paul II appealed for a reopening of the relationship between the o '•bun Roman Catholic Church and China, broken off in 1949 with the Communist seizure of power. three course - three term system in credit or of taking a third class for which The appeal, in a speech at the Gregorian Pontifical University, was the first which all courses receive one credit. he or she will have insufficient time.” open bid to Peking to begin talks on the situation of China’s Catholic Church, which Prior to 1962, the university operated Similarly, students who take upper-level is considered to be the most repressed in the Communist countries. under a semester system with main hall courses will find it difficult to “weighted” credits for courses. Science take any science hall courses due to Lebanon and Israel have agreed to hold negotiations, with United States par­ courses with labs and language courses overloading. ticipation, on Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and creation of security ar­ which met five days a week received four On the other hand. Government and rangements in the southern part of that country. credits, while all of the remaining Public Policy professor Jeff Miller courses received three credits. denies the presumption that main hall A Federal District judge hearing the trail of David Wayte, a 21-year-old former Moreover, during their freshman year, classes have lighter work loads. Miller students took four courses each student accused of failing to register for the draft, today extended until Wednesday said that students “always have addi­ noon the deadline for the Justice Department to turn over transcripts of Reagan Ad­ semester for a total of eight courses. In tional work to do, whether it involves ministration discussions on prosecuting draft resisters. their sophomore, junior and senior year, reserve reading or extra work on a students took five courses each paper. Ideally, students should spend an Attorneys for John Z. DeLorean abruptly cancelled a bail reduction hearing to­ semester for a total of ten classes per equal amount of time on all courses.” year. Under this semester system, those day and sent their client back to Federal prison, where he has been held since Oct. 19 Professor Miller also suggested that the on drug trafficking charges. students who took a majority of four distinction in course demands or re­ credit courses (science, language) in­ quirements should not be made between Narcotics agents with helicopters and machetes have made eight arrests and evitably amassed more credits, while science and main hall courses as such conceivably taking fewer courses, than seized 2,200 high-grade marijuana plants and 1,100 pounds of dried marijuana in but rather in course levels as a whole. their fourth annual harvest time raids on illegal plantations in northern California. the other students. As a result, these For example, upper level government, students, who had met the credit re­ history, or computer courses may re­ quirements while taking fewer courses, Iraq’s high command said today that Iranian troops tried unsuccessfully to quire a “more flexible credit system.” overrun Iraqi frontline positions on the central sector in fighting along the border had less breadth or depth in their overall Economics professor James Dana education. Partly in response to this that began Sunday night. believes that ‘courses should be design­ tendency, Lawrence switched to the pre­ The command said that 231 Iranians were killed in the attem pt and that the sur­ ed to require equal amounts of work.” It vivors were forced to flee. sent 3-3 system. all courses required roughly equal When asked how he perceived the workloads, the one course - one credit alleged disparity in the present system Carl C. Icahn, the New York financier, offered to pay stockholders of Dan River system would be "fair.” Professor Dana either $15or$18a share for a large stake in the Southern textile producer. The price added that it is "primarily the respon­ would depend on how the company reacts to the offer. So far Dan River has not ap­ If all courses required roughly sibility of the faculty to adjust course re­ proved of Mr. Icahn’s interest in the company. quirements accordingly.” In conclusion, Dean of the Faculty equal workloads, the The nation’s top health official said that above-ground atomic bomb tests pro­ Michael Hittle stressed that Lawrence bably caused human cancers and that the Government “made some very bad one course-one credit provides students with courses in all mistakes” in handling the tests in the 1950’s and 60’s. disciplines. “To make distinctions or assessments of proported work levels of system would be “fair. " The Colombian Government dropped out yesterday as the host country for the courses is difficult. Therefore, it is equal­ 1986 international soccer tournament, the World Cup, thus opening the way for the ly difficult to find a coherent system of Chemistry professor Robert Rosenberg United States, Canada or Brazil to take over the championship. The World Cup is sorting classes.” Dean Hittle added that replied, “ I have mixed feelings about the the most important athletic event for much of Europe and Latin America. present system. It has both its it is "by way of convention that each course is worth a course.” strengths and weaknesses. Inevitably, The light sometimes given off by rotting wood is actually produced by fungi Ideally, a student’s interest in a under any system, there will be classes growing on the wood or in it. Like several other organisms—notably firelies—these course should be the motivation for tak­ perceived as hard or easy. There is really fungi are bioluminescent; they produce light by a reaction between oxygen and ing it. For various reasons, however, this no way of getting around the problem." various biologically produced compounds called luciferins. Rosenberg added that the reasoning is not always the case. Hence the current behind the administration's and course credit system becomes subject to faculty’s decision to adopt the one debate. In any event, for the time being, "a course is a course is a course.” course one credit system is that at rSEAFOOD j ê \WMM k • LAKE PERCH .PIKE •HADDOCK «SCALLOPS • SHRIMP «FROG LEGS • LOBSTER TAIL r Connotations • CHICKEN • BAR-B-Q-RIBS •SELECT STEAKS Faculty recital: Now Serving 7 N igh ts a W eek Continuous from 11 a m. until Closing, Sat 5-10:30 Marjory Irvin, piano, 8:00 p.m., 201 S. Walnut St. (on the corner ol Walnut and Lawrence) GREAT FISH ANYTIME Harper Hall, November 1 DOWNTOWN APPLETON ______— Phone 734-9204 Friday. October 29. 1982 TH! 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Amazement at the editor's article on the subject a simple presenta­ irresponsibility. Perhaps Mr. Moser is tion of those facts which rumor had unaware of the libelistic nature of his ill- already exposed in one form or another. chosen title. One can only assume so as Under these circumstances, it seems View from tlie surely he would not have printed it had unlikely that the pun of that headline he realized the callous implications and would have inspired any sort of condem­ inevitable consquences of his action. The nation, since the accidental nature of the headline insinuates that Charlie Murphy blaze was understood, and since the title was responsible for an accidental fire—a was not accusatory. Again, if this has very base and damaging insinuation for been taken as an implication of guilt or a newspaper editor to make, especially responsibility we earnestly apologize one who hasn’t the time to correct his and hope to remove this false impres­ spelling. sion. Mr. Moser’s irresponsibility has i4s regards Mr. Relihan's other accusa­ manifested itself earlier in this term and tions—rather strongly stated for so­ there is no indication that that will meone reproving libelistic tenden­ change. The recently published graph (8 cies—they are of little weight. The graph Thought in her ivory tower gropes in her spinning, Oct.) complementing the article on o f Oct. 8, drawn accurately to a ✓ Toss on in vain the whispering trees of Eden, declining enrollment grossly distorts numerical scale, reveals, to those who Last of all last words spoken is Goodbye. what amounts to perhaps an 8% drop in only look ut the pictures, that the WALTER DE LA MARE, in his poem Goodbye enrollment at Lawrence. The headline in decrease in matriculation is, indeed, page three of last week’s issue confused­ about 8%. As for the question of They start to trickle in on Thursday night, speckling the Grill crowd, ly asks us,—Are we “Carleton rejects? ”. Carleton rejection, surveys circulated by fortunately looking at once both familiar and changed. Most of them seem Perhaps Mr. Moser has spent the last the Office of Admissions to expected like the same old Lawrentians except for vague signs of an extended in­ three years agonizing over that ques­ matriculants reveal that over 10% of the dependence not yet realized a year ago. At Friday’s happy hour they con­ tion. Perhaps, having answered himself class of 1984 (the only data available) stitute, by Lawrence standards, a significant addition to the weekly recrea­ in the affirmative, he has turned to us in had first been rejected by Carleton, while tion. It’s good to have them there, especially for the seniors whose own his insecurity to see if we too, feel like over 40% had been rejected from their resume deadline has just sent them into a disconcerting awareness of their him. preferred colleges before coming to own circumstance. The familiar faces lend an air of continuity to the place; All is not lost! We have a plan of ac­ Lawrence. And no, Michael the editor's it’s going to be a weekend just like old times. At Saturday’s game they seem tion for Rick: first, a public apology to were not among these. What is more, to be everywhere, each rejoined with some portion of his old social circle. prevent any further damage to Mr. Mur­ they are editors—no t a single editor, and The notion of Homecoming is a romantic one, built on an ambiguity of phy’s reputation; then perhaps a per­ the responsibility for Lawrentian con­ sorts — as much on a sincere desire to see old friends and favorite professors sonal apology. After that methinks a tent belongs to a number of individuals, as upon the sentimentality of an Andy Hardy movie. But who was it who certain reject should resign. only one of whose name is Moser. You said “you can’t go home again” and why do some tend, upon seeing alumni Michael J. Relihan, ’83 might be interested to learn, by the way, back on campus, to assume that they all wish, even if only subconsciously, ed note: Any damage done to Mr. Mur­ that none of them are resigning from to return and to relive? phy's reputation is as regrettable as it anything. Most likely we all worry about post-graduation but why should the was unintentional Furthermore, it is graduates want to be back here? Any genuine liberal artist is probably go­ ing to reminisce about days gone by — on the irresponsible antics of many a Saturday night, on taking too many biology courses when what music theory would have required was a summons of temerity. But to assume that such natural rambling, over a shared pitcher at Jim’s just after the game, Red: the colour of apathy translates into anything but a fondness for a place and time may be more To the editor: red paint staining their tunics were dramatic than it is perceptive. Americans, citizens, Lawrentians, this assumed to have tried to neglect voting. Sure, it may not be good manners to ask a young alum what he’s doing coming Tuesday, November 2, will pro­ They were slugs who shirked their duty with his life when the national unemployment rate is 10 percent. And maybe vide you the opportunity to exercise to the democracy and were justly fined. we can assume that last year’s graduates are still feeling the discomfort of your primary right in this democracy of Don’t be red, get out and vote Tuesday, any transition period. No doubt so will we. But if we fear the post-Lawrence ours. Need I say more? Tuesday is elec­ November 2. blues then we should ask ourselves how many years of Lawrence University tion day and if we intend to describe our -JOHN VANDENHEUVEL we would ever want. It is, after all, a place for progression. Majors were democracy as fine, voting must not only Council for Social Concern meant to be fulfilled, just as education is meant to be continued elsewhere. be regarded as a right, but as a duty. The expectations of Homecoming are naively, but commonly high. It is The offices to be filled in this year’s a weekend for those who enjoy conceptual moments, or for those who can election are significant. We will elect the temper their enthusiasm with an acknowledgement of the post-college governor of Wisconsin, a United States temperament. Either way, it can be an enlightening weekend. senator, the 8th congressional district representative, the 79th district state The Two Noble Kinsmen...... Teschner and Moser senator, the 82nd district state A Midsummer Night's Dream Doyle assemblyman, and myriad local officials. The Passionate Pilgrim ...... Huber Consult the Council for Social Concern’s Sonnets...... Binder table tents for information concerning The Taming of the Shrew ...... Landis the positions of the various candidates. The Comedy of Errors ...... Otten Lawrentians may vote at Appleton City The m oor...... Skinner Hall, on the corner of Washington and As You Like It...... Chesky Much Ado About Nothing ...... Stevenson Appleton St. If you haven’t registered All’s Well That Ends W ell...... McCollum to vote yet, you may do so at the polls on Measure for M e a s u r e ...... Johnson Tuesday. Twelfth Night, or What You Will ...... Wallace In one of Professor Chaney’s many in­ Rosencrantz and Guildenstern...... Kevin Smith, Andrea Pandazi teresting and relevant anecdotes, he describes the mandatory nature of an­ Courtiers...... Ann Binder, Andy Hazucha, Tom Otten, Bev Larson, Andy Larsen, Martha Girard, Dave Lawson. Kathy Doyle. Paul Jenkins, Mitch cient Athenian democracy. On election Katten, Jill Manuel, Sean McCollum, Tom Skinner, Jeff Wisser, Andrea Pandazi, John day in Athens, slaves would paint a long Huber, Naomi Gitlin, Henry Stevenson, Gene Boyle, Chris Matheus. Donna Gresser. Clark rope bright red. Then, paint still wet, Stalker. Edna Wilson, Stacey Schmeidel, Peter Ribbons. Ann Thomas, Mona Messner they held each end and walked through the marketplace, herding Athenian Attendants Lynn Freiburg, Lavay Heintz citizens to the polls. Those citizens with Honor Council: making a good thing better To the Lawrence Community: changes in the Lawrence University for a longer period of time than is exact changes which have been propos­ During the 1981-82 academic year an Honor System. The primary purpose of presently practiced. ed. On November 9, at 8:30 p.m. in Honor Council Review Committee was these changes is to protect further all A provision will be added giving the Riverview Lounge, there will be a ques­ formed to evaluate the Lawrence facets of the Lawrence Community. accused the right to request that the tion and answer session with the Honor University Honor System. In their final To ensure the fair treatment of per­ record of the hearing be made public by Council concerning these proposed report the Committee stated that “the sons coming before the Honor Council the Council with the consent of the par­ changes. Honor System at Lawrence is alive and two provisions will be added to the ticipants. The addition of these amendments to well and functioning with impressive ef­ Honor System: one defining the right of Finally, the membership of the Coun­ the Honor System will require the ap­ fectiveness. It is one of the strongest the accused to dismiss one specific cil will be increased to include two proval of two-thirds of the faculty and positive aspects of our sense of com­ member of the Council from a hearing, a associate members. These associate two-thirds of the students. The balloting munity here.” However, some changes second explaining the purpose and members will act as regular members in will take place during second term were recommended. availability of the student advocate. the event that they are needed to con­ registration. As a result of reviewing the recom­ In the interest of all parties, relevant stitute a quorum. Sincerely, mendations of the Committee the Honor records concerning a hearing will be kept In the next week a memo will be sent The Honor Council Council is proposing the following to both faculty and students stating the Page 6 THE LAWREHTIAN Friday. October 29. 1982 F eatures Post-ModernThe problems purists would not approve by Tom. Ot ten umns, and other classical elements to be The building was designed by John rectangular shaft, which contains office “Recently, fundamental premises of superimposed upon a skyscraper. Abendroth for the Inryco company, space. The top of the building is capped modern architecture and the visual arts Michael Grave’s well-publicized Public which is located in Milwaukee. If ap­ by a barrel vault-a form first invented and of their history have been called into Office Building in Portland, Oregon proved, it will contain both retail and of­ by the Romans, but practically unseen question. To put it simply, modernism (completed this summer is a fanciful fice space. Total cost is estimated as during the entire modern period. has become problematic. ” mixture of pastel colored forms taken ranging between $9 million and $12 Many aspects of the structure go —Irving Sandler, in the Fall/Winter, from such diverse periods as million. against the tradition of the Interna­ 1980 edition of Art Journal. tional Style. Modernism required buildings to be perfectly sheer glass boxes. Abendroth, said in a telephone in­ “We are sick to death of cold plazas terview, “used the irregularity of the and monotonous “curtain wall ” first two levels to provide a transition skyscrapers...(and) interiors that are between the skyscraper and the land more like empty meat lockers than around it.” The device works well; the rooms to live in. ” harsh stark appearance of the modern —John Pereault, The Soho Weekly skyscraper is avoided. News, Sept. 13,1979 The stepped effect that Abendroth creates on the front slide side of the It is amazing how quickly the notion skyscraper also flies in the face of the has spread. Suddenly, it seems, every modernists, who have always regarded critic in every art journal in the country the inclusion of sheer, unbroken planes is confidently proclaiming that modern as a given principle with which an ar­ architecture is dying a quick and chitect was not to tamper. But Aben­ welcome death, and that the post­ droth puts this device to good use; it modern era has begun. One wonders how unifies the front of the building by they can be certain when no one knows repeating the various planes of the first what post-modern architecture looks two levels. like. Perhaps the unusual part of the design We do know what modernist architec­ is its repeated use of curved lines. ture looks like: indeed, its basic prin­ Modernism requires strict perpendicular ciples have been used so often it would arrangements. Abendroth, however, has be difficult not to know what it looks repeated quarter and half circles on the like. Generally called the “international bottom level “to add some life and ex­ style,” modern architecture calls for citement to the building. The bottom is box-shaped structures with flat roofs, going to house retail shopsand I wanted unornamented use of steel, concrete, to make it dynamic enough to draw peo­ glass and stone, row after endless row of ple into it. I felt that cropping the top windows, (all the same size, please) flat would be terribly wrong; I wanted a stacked on top of each other, and a strict softer effect. I think that that (the barrel adherence to perpendicular lines, all vault) is where one can most easily relate classical features, all surface decoration, this building to post-modernism. I am all curved lines are dismissed. The ob­ very very interested in using classic ject of the modernist architect is not to forms, but also using the modern, high- design a building which is creatively tech materials of today.” daring or aesthetically pleasing: the ob­ ject instead is to get the above formula Asked if he had intended to design a “right.” building which contained post-modern Beginning in the late 1970's, a few aspects Abendroth replied “I knew critics began to criticize the interna­ when it was being designed that it would relate to this style, but I didn’t make tional style as a bland, ugly, impersonal A WINDOW washer's delight approach disliked by all, soon this this or that part round, for instance, just trickle of criticism became the flood Renaissance Italy and early nineteenth The lower level of the building is made so that the building would be post­ which now swamps the art journals. France. It seems safe to say that post­ up of finished white concrete surfaces modern. In retrospect, I guess the Again and again, modernism is derided modern architecture will make con­ punctuated by windows of highly reflec­ building is basically a step away from in favor of its nobler successor, post­ siderable use of historical forms and will tive glass arranged to form quarter- that (The International Style). If certain modernism. be a less tightly defined movement than circles. The perimeter of this lower level aspects area slap in the face to the Inter­ Post-modernism is a movement which its predecessor. is irregulary shaped--it is not the Inter­ national. I guess it happened because I is still in its infancy; therefore, defining Some features of the new movement national Style’s beloved rectangular felt that it was necessary. But that is it is very difficult, even though a couple are present in the 18-story sky-scraper perimeter. The second level is made up not to say that the.International Style is of architects have given us some definite which has been proposed by the of rectangular prisms, and they also not a movement which produced some clues as to what it will involve. Philip Parkside Corporation for the Jones Park have an irregular perimeter of the first memorable structures. In the true sense Johnson’s plan for a new AT&T head­ redevelopment site, at the College. level. These two levels give way to the of modernism, the purists would not ap­ quarters in New York call for arches, col­ Avenue foot of the Oneida Bridge. tower-a completely glassed surfaced prove. The reflections of a Homecoming Queen by Solomon Skaleus all the royal candidates: ‘‘None of us ex­ short. 1 was the only candidate whom naivete and recognized her eastern Here indeed was the triumph of all pected to win and no one attempted to Lynn Gordon could crown.” And crown­ superiority when they cast their ballots things heavenly—the magnificent turn provoke her own success. We loved each ed she was. For one full year we have one year ago. of the short upper lip—the soft, volup­other.” And she does not attribute her wallowed in her unceasing good-will as As Her impeccable Highness tasteful­ tuous slumber of the under—the dimples well as her limitless loveliness. But for ly rose from her seat, walked quietly which sported, and the color which the queen, all has not been lovely. spoke—the teeth glancing back, with a As she shifts her majestic leg to a Absent were the television brilliance almost startling, every ray of more queenly position, she is unable to the holy light which fell upon them in withhold feelings of remorse. Sadly, her appearancesthe shopping her serene and placid, yet most exulting- reign has failed to elicit many of the , ly radiant of smiles. salutary benefits one expects from mall charades, the vanity —Edgar Allen Poe queensmanship. Absent were the televi­ Never have the responsibilities of sion appearances, the shopping mall plates for her carand the queenship rested upon such virtuous charades, the vanity plates for her car, , shoulders. Donna Gresser, an extraor­ and the charity posters for Jerry’s kids. dinary symbol of this most unworthy ‘‘I did not even have my picture in the charity posters for college, has been our queen for a single, yearbook,” said the despondent queen, a Jerry's kids. fleeting year. But the consummation of tear evident at the corner of one eye. The her innocuous reign approaches. startling absence of the queenish across her divine carpeting, and placed As the radiant one reclined on her gratutities has tarnished Donna's regal her hand upon the beautiful crown, she humble davenport, the inevitable ter­ experience. “My experience as queen summed up her experience with a com­ mination of her reign could scarcely be has had little bearing on my life. The placent air of sincerity: “I am unable to dislodged from her thoughts. And yet, void which is left by the absence of the revel in what I have done for myself. In­ despite sad thoughts of an unadorned normal royal benefits has shattered any stead, I delight in the happiness I have future, Donna's unflinching ze&l for life possibility for further growth.” brought to others.” and her unfloundering optimism promp­ But the queen swallows any animosity ted her to reflect upon the glory of the HER royal shortness looking back. which seeks to escape her—once again past. she dwells on the positive. She points to Immediately, one is impressed with imperial success to her charismatic ef­ the noteriety her reign has brought to HAPPY BIRTHDAY the Queen's royal humility. She speaks fervescence or inate elegance, but rather her home, that region called The E ast with a simple eloquence of the endearing to her immodest stature. “I certainly And she praises the many camaraderie which developed amongst would not have won had I not been so Midwesterners who overcame their glib ft ft ft TO Rifarai? Friday. October 29. 1982 TH! LAW RINTIAN Page 7 ------Fea tu res Home recording for fun and profit by Basil Seal dedicated in the recording industry, and volume and have generated a sort of in­ Very good sound A. Ten years ago John Hammond of Col­ his oft-recorded concerts set him off as ternal criticism. Here is a sampling of 6. Roxy '75: The Byrd's gorgeous "Go­ umbia Records decided that he and his one of the most engaging performers in the best to be had in under-the-counter ing Back " and Manfred Mann's "Pretty company could make a good amount of the business. His shows always include, Springsteen, the most popularly Flamingo" highlight this estimable two money recording Bruce Springsteen. in addition to over two hours of his own bootlegged of all rock performers. Don't record package. Good Sound A- Since then “the Boss” has proven that material, one or two well-handled cover bother asking for them by name, 7. Live in the Promised Land: A radio Hammond’s bet was a safe one. With versions, ranging from works of Duke distributor's are close-mouthed by recording of the historic 1978 concert at Top 10 LPs like "Darkness on the Edge Ellington to the songs of Buddy Holly, necessity. San Francisco's Winterland this three of Town” and record boxed-set is probably the height “The River,” 1. The Demo Tapes: The original tape of the bootleg canon. A pure triumph and Top submitted to Columbia in '73. An all from the best recording of the blues- 40 acoustic set, this features superb tough "The Fever" to a sparkling unreleased original material including takeoff of the Ronettes "Santa Claus is the excellent “If I was the Priest" and Coming to Town" cover, this record "Street Queen". 1 record. Excellent reaches its culmination in an epic rendi­ You mean sound. A- tion of the brilliant "Backstreets " which I’m not 2. Fire on the Fingertips: This early envelopes a powerful talk-through of the getting my live set contains primarily unreleased lyric which would later become ",Drive royalties? electic and acoustic tunes. The best are all Night". If you only buy one...A + + the oft-rumored “Thundercrack, " and 8. Follow That Dre^m: Despite “Angel from Inner Lake." 1 record. mediocre sound reproduction and some Good sound A- annoying audience sing-alongs, this 3 3. The Jersey Devil: Probably recorded record set, culled from an '81 concert in with a portable Panasonic in the 40th Stockholm is the best recorded docu­ row in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, the ment of the "River" tour. Included are songs on this 2 record set almost justify John Fogerty's "Who'll Stop the Rain", the enormous price and poor sound "Rockin' All Over the World", and quality. Included are Chuck Berry's Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land". B- “You Never Can Tell", Manfred Mann's 9. Paid the Cost to be the Boss: “Sha La La", Ike and Tina Turner's “/ Recorded at the New York Palladium in Think it's Gonna Work Out Fine" and 1976, this LP contains riveting versions the Drifters "Up on the Roof. " B- of The Animals' "It's My Life", and 4. The Great White Boss: From a 1975 "W e've Gotta Get Out of This Place. " 1 show at New York's Bottom Line, this record. Very good sound. A. album contains covers of the Searchers' 10. The Boss Hits the Badlands: This "When you Walk in the Room", Gary one's the pits. The sound is terrible, the "U.S." Bonds' "Quarter to Three" and performance is uninspired and is pocked the Chiffon's spectacular “Then She by some mouthy boob standing near the Kissed Me. ” The album is taped from a mike yelling assorted idiocies live radio broadcast and, consequently, throughout. For $30 you should get a lot the sound is very good. 3 records. B+ more than these three records offer. If you don't buy ju st one. . .F. 5. You Can Trust Your Car to the Man Who Wears the Star: This exuberant early set features a cover of Dylan's "I singles including "Hungry Heart” and from Woody Guthrie to James Brown. Want You" as well as an impassioned “Born to Run”, the New Jersey bred Although difficult to attain and often rendition of the unrecognized "Incident guitarist/singer/songwriter has earned costing upwards of ten dollars per disk, on 57th Street" and a rare pre-studio Columbia a bundle. boots manage to sell in reasonable draft of "Thunder Road". 2 records. But Columbia is not alone in profiting from Springsteen's prodigious success. Over the past several years tidy sums have been gained from the sales of "Boss” bootleg albums, as well. Lawyer’s, guns and Green Bay Bootlegs, albums pressed without authorization of the artist or recording by John Landis He moved on to play for about an hour play some more. He wasn’t ready to quit company, are certainly nothing new. The inevitable question was: Could and then took a ten minute break. and neither were those members of the Underground LPs have contained music Warren Zevon still put on a good show? The break wasn't half a second over audience remaining. As the crowd push­ by every major pop star from the After a lenghty booze and drug and Zevon was screaming out “Lawyers, ed toward the stage, Zevon broke into an Beatles to Lou Reed. In fact, several of rehabilitation, could Zevon attain the Guns, and Money". He followed that old Muddy Waters tune and he finally these have become classics, with such same intense level of stage madness that with perhaps the evening’s finest song. finished the night off with "Bo sets as "The Great White Wonder”, had made him the one and only "ex­ "Accidently Like A Martyr” seems like Diddley" "Royal Albert Hall” (both by Bob citable boy”? After seeing Zevon Tues­ an unlikely candidate for such a title, Dylan) and "Garden State, ’78” (the day, Oct. 19 at the 1000 seat Carleton but Zevon’s heartfelt vocals combined Rolling Stones) bringing a hefty price. West in Green Bay, the answer to both with a stunning piano solo and an in­ Some musicians, including Billy Joel, these questions is a definite yes. credible guitar solo by John Wood made have taken legal action against this The show was scheduled to begin at 8 brand of copyrights infringement. o’clock, but due to some technical dif­ Others, like the Grateful Dead, are mere­ ficulties, concert goers were not allowed ly amused b^ the pirating. into the hall until 8:15. While waiting in But Springsteen is, perhaps, the most the lobby, the crowd could actually hear natural selection for a bootleg subject. Zevon and his band warming up. More His following is one of the most delays pushed the starting time back YOU excitable boy, you. and the show finally got underway at 9:15. Wearing a dress shirt and jeans, Zevon marched out to the roars of the less than Resume capacity crowd. As the first strains of "Johnny Strikes Up the Band” trickled off of Zevon’s fingers, the audience could Printing barely guess what was in store for them. What they experienced was one of Large Selection those "special” kinds of concert where the audience and performer play off of Of Papers ! each other and become one. The small size of the Carleton Celebrity Room aid­ ed the overall effect, yet it was Zevon’s personal approach to the concert that Throughout the evening Zevon ap­ made it so special. He talked at length peared relaxed and confident. His back with the crowd between nearly every the piece certainly the best performed up band, although it contained no well song, concentrating his discussions on song of the night. known members, was extremely good. two of his favorite topics: Bruce Spr­ After another hour of madness, which Special plaudits go to Wood who dazzled ingsteen and the World Series. Needless included "Excitable Boy”, "Poor, Poor, the crowd with solo after solo. Zevon’s to say, the crowd loved every minute of Pitiful Me”, Springsteen’s "Cadillac voice was very good and it showed no it. Ranch”, and “Werewolves of London,” signs of weakening as the show pro­ After a nasty verson of a Springsteen- Zevon concluded his show. At least gressed. Most importantly, Zevon seem­ Zevon tune called “Jeannie Needs a that's what most people thought. After ed to be having a great time himself. Shooter”, Zevon pumped out a glorious a traditional encore, Zevon left the stage Something he admittedly did not have 308 N. Appleton St. rendition of “Roland The Headless for an extended length of time. Mean­ back in his excitable drinking days. (2 blocks north of Pronge’s) Thompson Gunner." Included was a while, about a quarter of the audience Overall, it’s hard to imagine how he 734-9997 masterful acoustic piano solo which left the ballroom. Unfortunately for could have ever been more excitable worked the crowd into a minor frenzy. them Zevon decided to come out and than he was in Green Bay. Fog« 8 T M LAWRENTIAN Friday. October 29. 1982 Administration______Lawrence combats an ugly Americanism by Kelvin Smith that another 100 students are going of world affairs.” It called for a renewed shortage of qualified professors. At pre­ The average Lawrentian paging through the same mental torture. vision of "foreign languages and inter­ sent, Mr. Tjossem of the English depart­ through this year’s course catalog pro­ Despite the class periods taken up by national studies as essential ingredients ment and Mr. Taylor in Classics each bably noticed a change from previous the lectures, the professors intend to of a liberal education,” and recommend­ teach one of the two required linguistics years in the presentation of the foreign cover the same amount of material as ed, among other things, that “colleges courses, with supporting courses found language departments. Instead of each they did last year; “you’re really only and universities should reinstate foreign in ten different departments. The hope being found separately among all the losing some practice time,” says Hans language requirements,” as well as “2-3 is, though, that a new professor, better departments of the university, the Ternes of the German department. He required courses in international versed in recent advances in linguistics, Classics, French, German, Slavic, and points out that no extra preparation is studies.” would be hired in one of the foreign Spanish departments have banded necessary for the lectures, so the Last year, President Warch asked the language departments. This hope rose together under the “Foreign foreign language faculty to come up when Mr. Alfieri retired from the Languages” rubric. with a response to the challenge offered Spanish department last year. However, The change is more than superficial, the university had already marked the as Lawrence foreign language professors position as one to leave vacant, in keep­ are quick to point out. Gervais Reed, ing with a series of retrenchments in the professor of French, considers it an in­ late 1970s. Without pressure from the dication of “the kind of collegiality we’re student body for a return to three trying to create.” Dan Taylor, Classics Spanish professors and/or a linguistics professor, concurs: “We’re showing the professor, no new faculty appointment is students that when they study a likely. language, they’re studying Language-- Another important change, already something which is uniquely human.” implemented, comes in the area of major Instead of each department going its requirements. A comparative study of own way, the university is emphasizing last year’s and this year’s course the common link between them all, a link catalogs reveals that both the French articulated in the heading to the course and Spanish departments have rework­ catalog’s foreign language section. ed their majors to give greater freedom Perhaps the greatest change has come to those whose interests in the language in the beginning classes. For the first are not primarily literature-oriented. In time, all beginning language classes are addition, the departments are attemp­ meeting at the same time; this has allow­ ting to encourage more interdisciplinary ed them to meet together for a series of J - i work, particularly including related six lectures which the foreign language by the commission. The changes seen courses in art history, economics, faculty hopes will be of interest to all students can continue to work on the this year are the first fruits of meetings government, history and other fields. students, whatever language they are regualr assignments in their study time. last year of the twelve foreign language “America’s unwillingness to learn learning. The original push for the changes faculty members and Dean Hittle. The foreign languages is often viewed by The series of lectures, just completed came from a report by the President’s meetings will continue this year, and one others, not without cause, as this week, covered the topics of Commission on Foreign Languages and possible outcome is a revival of the inter­ arrogance:” so says the President’s phonology and morphology, language International Studies, delivered to then- disciplinary major in linguistics after Commission. The foreign language learning strategies, language evolution, president Carter in 1979. The commis­ several years’ absence; presently, an in­ departments are moving to combat that linguistics, syntax, and semantics. In sion lashed out, in its official report, terdisciplinary area is available, requir­ arrogance. What effect the moves will addition to the obvious advantages of against “Americans’ scandalous in­ ing five courses, but those wishing a ma­ have on the student body remains to be the lectures, Mr. Reed points out the en­ competence in foreign languages (and) jor in the field must design their own. seen. couragement students get from seeing dangerously inadequate understanding One hindrance to such a major is the The debate continues: are trimesters best? by Andrea Pandazi vestigated these alternative calendar area which will demand investigation. It 38% of those polled favored the present The debate concerning the possible formats. The Committee presented the is possible that this University can more 3-3 system. Students who favored either change in Lawrence’s calendar from the faculty with the alternative of debating equitably distribute aid over the present the 3-3 or 4-1-4 calendars expressed a present tri-mester (3-3) to either a 4-1-4 the present 3-3 system or adopting a system than it could in a semester situa­ concern over the effects changing to a or a semester program has been semester calendar. At that time, the tion. semester plan would mean in terms of bantered annually. Currently the issue is faculty voted 53% for the 3-3 system, After having exhausted efforts to pur­ realigning the University system and in a five year moratorium (1978-1983). and 45% voted for the semester change. sue the Business Office, President the changes in academic life. “So what’s the point?’’—as one There was also a student poll taken at Warch and various professors interested Indeed, as a 3-3 supporter profoundly Lawrence faculty member commented that time (December, 1978) in which in this issue. The Lawrentian informally remarked, "After ten weeks we’re all so on the prospect of rehashing the old 82*/*% of the students voted to retain polled various Lawrentians to discover sick of each other that we need a break • issue... the 3-3 system. This poll was the last their opinions: Elizabeth Wedel, a besides - I like being able to start over Indeed, what is the point? What are serious vote taken that has sampled stu­ junior, said “Semesters would be a nice three times.” the issues? What are the options being dent opinion. change. I would like to try it...wouldn’t considered? Why has the Committee on There was, however, an informal poll feel so limited by three classes...or by on­ administration shelved the matter for taken in 1981 concerning the alternative ly having to take options for my major... Safety Tip: Ó Ó five years? It is possible that starting dates for fall term in order to The consensus of people polled seems Lawrence’s let s-not-rock-the-boat at­ alieviate the difficulty voiced by many to be relatively equally divided. While Check Halloween titude will ever be abandoned? These Lawrentians in finding suitable summer some Lawrentians voiced an acute questions were brought before the Dean employment due to the relatively late desire to at least try the semester plan, goodies for of Faculty and raised in an informal poll summer recess. Hittle contends that 41% expressed an interest in developing unsavory stuff of Lawrentians. despite the fact that students may have the 4-1-4 calendar as a realistic option; The Committee on Administration has difficulty securing employment in the heard proposals to alter the tri-mester beginning of the summer break, Lawren­ system. One of the possible alternatives tians (as well as other students on the to the system we share with Nor­ 3-3 system) have a chance to make up for thwestern and Stanford, is the 4-1-4 that lost time at the end of the summer. calendar. This calendar entails taking “Starting campus up a bit sooner,” Hit­ four courses first and third terms and tle commented, “has turned out to be, one concentrated course second term. again, pretty much a toss-up.” It is This loosely structured second term or, basically a “fine tuning” of the present “interim,” lends itself to the possibility calendar. The results of this poll showed of travel, ACM programs, an urban that 52% favored the present system studies plan, or incorporating an intern­ and 48% were in favor of starting two ship into the student’s field of study. weeks earlier. (Perhaps a non-credit option such as the Two points to which Dean Hittle corporate internship in which the main alluded regarding the multiple factors objective is experience as a supplement involved in revamping Lawrence’s pre­ to a fundamental education could be im­ sent system were classes, the quality of plemented.) teaching and financial aid. Hittle The semester alternative offers a believes the possibility of the varied calendar similar to the state univer­ quality of teaching upon expanding to a sities. In other words, a summer break sixteen week semester merits a from approximately May 15 to August thorough investigation. Some classes 15, four to six classes per sixteen week are perhaps more efficiently taught on a semester and two final examination semester calendar. For example, as one periods per academic year summarize student remarked, “language majors the obvious characteristics of a semester would inevitably glean more from a six­ curriculum. teen week than one intense ten week In 1978 the Faculty Committee on course.” Also, the granting of financial Friday, October 29. 1982 TH! LAWRENTIAN Page 9 Campus in Briefs The 25* Personals MY HONEY BUNNY-Thank you so HALLOWEEN DANCE with live music much for making my birthday special. You by The Daves (plus Amy), costume contest, Skinner Beware are so adorable! I’m glad that you have horror movie between sets. Sunday. October The L.U. Fencing Club sponsored a stayed with me throughout these past 2'/i 31, 10 p.m. in the Viking Room. Free admis­ Director's Clinic/Novice Fencing Tourna­ years, because I don’t know what 1 would do sion. “Songs of Death and Illness," including ment Sunday, October 24. Twenty fencers without you in my life. Please forgive me for Paris in the SprinHtime covers and orginals. Mark it on your calendar registered including some from everything that I’ve put you through. 1 love and do your studying lit any) in advance! Applications for the 1983 Paris Seminar Milwaukee—YMCA, Wayland, Waukesha, you mooseface! ______— Your.jack-o-lantem are now available from any member of the U.W.-Parkside, and of course, L.U. In the A-Bomb—am sick of raw fish, send oreos. French Department. They are to be submit­ men's. Bob Tobi—L.U. received first place in BUNDREN—Is it better to do wind- Miss LU but this is prettier, I am an ¡llerate sprints with or without wine? Let’s ask the ted to Mr. Stowe by Friday, Jan. 14, 1983. a fence-off with Tom Ellis-Waukesha who in a strange country. Enjoy fall term for me. talking Sig-Ep bush. Pass-Out Winners Any questions about the program should be then placed second. Third went to Tom — Tokyo Rose (and then directed to Mr. Stowe also (Main Hall 309, Ogle—U.W.-Parkside, fourth to Sam JEFF DEMEUSE (Demuscle) Female Art ______she was leveled in an earthquake. I ext. 6689). Weller—U.W. Parkside, and Dan Foley major would like to commit your body to MCD—Roses are red, Violets are blue. As Uncoordination received fifth place. The women's tourna­ memory, paper and sin. Reply in the 25* Per­ Herr Heiller would say—‘Hapy Birssday to The Office of Campus Life is accepting ment had Donna Noll—Milwaukee-YMCA sonals (Exotic World N udes!) ___ _ You!!!" ______—Love, Ten and “the boys” applications from students interested in with first, Donna Graever—Milwaukee- MCI), joyeux annivcrsaire.' M. Cl Alain. DR. PEST Congratulations! AMCASwill coordinating New Student Week 1983. In­ YMCA with second, third went to Judy Ab­ DLG—they have plenty of samurai sagas be pounding down your door, now. Let's terested persons should pickup an applica­ bott— L.U., fourth to Carolyn over here but I'm dying to know what’s upon celebrate, come flv with me! I-ampshade tion in the Office of Campus Life and return Aceto —U.W.-Parkside, and Sarah AMC (along with any interesting LU Peyton E. MORRIS, E. BLAU—Go go govern­ it on or before Monday, November 1, 1982. Prince—L.U. received fifth place. Place sagas). Tokyo is great but I'm spen­ ment majors! Am carrying on the tradition The New Student Week Coordinator position Sprechen sie Deutsch? ding more money than in London. WRITE over here. Letters follow soon since mental requires a substantial amount of time during Students with advanced competence in SOOOON. -XOXQ-TAK telepathy doesn't seem to be working. Will Term III and throughout the summer. Ap­ German (i.e. qualified to handle 30-level MIRIAM —from one pasta lover to meet you in Moscow, Blau. What kind of plicants should be organized and have the work) and with time to spare for another ‘/2 another—“Happy Birthday" XOXO, Luigi shot s do I have to get?______—Tak ability to work with diverse people and cir­ credit course this term may wish to sign up T. DEAR SUZIE-Q Distance only makes cumstances. The New Student Week Coor­ for German 30 (description on p. 62 of the me love you more when I see you. Think warf dinator oversees approximately ten commit­ RUSH FANS! I was given a brand new, Course Catalog), to meet Tuesdays and rat babe, cause you got a guy in me. Love tee chairpersons and thirty workers, ar­ unplayed, unopened copy of Rush's new Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:23 in MH 102, pieces, ______—Chuck ranges speakers, academic, social and other Signals on cassette by someone who you to beginning November 2. Conkey’s has books. misunderstood my musical tastes. The list FANG —Remember, a good salesman events related to the productive, effective See Professor Gerlach (MH 322) or call him orientation of Lawrence freshman and price is $8.99; it's yours for $6 even. No tax. never sells a product, he gets you to buy it. (6663) to find out more details. It's even still wrapped in its own cellophane! ______—T urkey transfer students. The Problem with Houses Call Paul at ext. 6890, or drop bv Colman TO DIANE B—Hope your weekend is super! Oh Boy!!! As part of a continuing program to focus 310.__ Have a happy B-day and Halloween. Lots of This Saturday, October 30, the LU Vik­ attention on the housing crisis facing the na­ ings will battle the University of Chicago ANDREW—Please consider hopping over love. __ — Your little sis, D. G. tion during the 1980's, the National Associa­ here for Christmas break. The weather is fine team in Lawrence’s 1982 Homecoming foot­ tion of Home Builders is sponsoring a na­ FANG —We’ve reached final lap of ball game. After we win the game, we'll (bring Gortex for typhoons). Wish you were marathon. Let's hope it’s a draw. Prizes are tional essay contest. here. We need a dose of your laugh. Regards celebrate. And what better way to celebrate Under the theme, “What do you expect stock returns, donuts, and mushrooms. It than to get into the fanciest duds you’ve got, to Sparkey and Joshy. —the Kamikaze was a good race but we're too good. Cool. in terms of location, density, design and _____ Kids, M A K grab your sweetheart and head on over to the financing in tomorrow's homes and how will HEY MANUEL—Are you ever going to Homecoming Dance. these affect your lifestyle?” We’re encourag­ MISS CLAPP—Just though I’d call to learn to inhale??? That’s right—this Saturday Phi Mu ing students to express their feelings about wish you a Happy Birthday!” —Leo Alpha Sinfonia brings you the 1982 how the economy and the housing market Homecoming Dance. There’ll be big band will affect their lives. music to dance to, played by the Lawrence We ask you to encourage students to University Jazz Ensemble! There’ll be hors participate in this essay contest. The rules d’ oeuvres, beer and mixed drinks. All for on­ are simple: Cut and paste: The new art ly $2 per single, $3 per couple. It’s all happen­ -500-1,000 words, typewritten. ing from 9 p.m. to midnight in Riverview —Must be a registered full-time college A comb, a clothes hanger, a washline-- University, manipulates cast paper to Lounge. student to enter. items familiar in everyday life--are sub­ create interpretive scenes using Joy in Versing —All entries to be submitted to the Na­ jects in William Haendel’s Cast Paper household items. Samples of his work in­ A $1,000 grand prize will be awarded in tional Association of Home Builders, Public Prints exhibit at Worcester Art Center clude “Cliff Hanger,” which depicts a the Eighth Annual Poetry Competition spon­ Affairs/Student Program, 15th & M Street, on the Lawrence University campus. human figure walking along a coat sored by World of Poetry, a quarterly Washington, D.C., 20005. The exhibit will be on display until hanger, and “Keep America Beautiful”, newsletter for poets. —Winners will be selected by an indepen­ Nov. 24. The gallery is open to the public a cast collection of crushed tin cans. Poems of all styles and on any subject dent panel of judges and notified during the are eligible to compete for the grand prize or at no charge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Haendel has done advanced study in week in December. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. on weekends. sculpture and prints at the University of for 99 other cash or merchandise awards, —At the determination of the judges, totaling over $10,000. prizes will be awarded as follows: Casting is most commonly used with Wisconsin and in sculpture and Says Contest Chairman, Joseph Mellon, First Prize—$1000 cash award plaster of Paris to create three- silversmithing at the University of “We are encouraging poetic talent of every Second Prize—$750 cash award dimensional sculpted fugures. Haendel, Washington. He has also studied at the kind, and expect our contest to produce ex­ Third Prize—$500 cash award a professor of art at Northern Illinois Royal College of Art in Ixmdon on a citing discoveries.” First, Second and Third prize winners Fulbright fellowship. Rules and official entry forms are will be flown to Washington for presentation available from the World of Poetry, 2431 of cash awards and plaques at a date to be Stockton Blvd., Dept. G, Sacramento, determined. California. All manuscripts become the property of Pucksters the National Association of Home Builders 1982 Hockey team: The ice is in. Call the rink and the rights of publication become solely for further details. theirs. LU HOMECOMING FRIDAY, October 29: 4:00-6:00 DIXIELAND JAZZ—Student combo to perform in Vik­ ing Room, Memorial Union. Stans bury features Fox- 9:30-12:30 Rock band, Stormbringer to perform in Viking Room, Memorial Union. SATURDAY, October 30: Riverside Shakespeare 10:00 HALL DECORATION JU D G IN G -to begin at Trever Hall; Judges will be: Professor Dan Taylor, Dean Charles Three of Shakespeare’s best-knowr count for adult groups of 20 or more. Lauter, Housing Coordinator Rosemary Raiche, Director or Alumni Relations Gil Swift. and most-admired plays will be Tickets are available at the Lawrence presented at Lawrence University by University Box Office, 115 N. Park 11:30-1:30 PICNIC LUNCH—Circle Drive, Alexander Gymnasium; American Players Theatre of Spring Ave., telephone 735-6749. $3.25 per person. Students on board plan must present Green, Wis., Friday and Saturday Nov. American Players Theatre is a profes­ meal cards. In case of rain, the picnic will be moved to Downer Commons. 5 and 6. sional theatre with year-round activity All performances will be at Stansbury in research, training and production. It 2:00 FOOTBALL—Lawrence vs. U. of Chicago, Banta Bowl; is the country’s only professional com­ Admission is $1.50 for adults, 50* for high school pany devoted exclusively to the classics. students, 25* for children. American Players Theatre was incor­ HALFTIME: porated in 1977 and began operations in Student Alumni Relations Committee will greet Alumni. March of 1979. A 635-seat outdoor Presentation of Homecoming Court: President Warch theatre, completed in 1980, is the first will crown this year’s Homecoming Queen. phase of a seven-phase, six-year, capital improvement program toward the Spelling of LAWRENCE VIKINGS on playing field: Judges will include Mrs. Marlene Roberts und Mrs. establishments of a Theatre Arts Center Janet Gallus. for the Classics. The center will include a 9 library, academy, indoor tjieatre and Tug-of-War between sophomore and junior classes. support facilities on 71 acres 38 miles Announcing of Hall Decoration winners: Winning hall west of Madison. will receive a plaque to be displayed in the Union. The company’s first offering was a 5th QUARTER: one-man show by its artistic director, Coffee, Juice, donuts and cookies to be served—Delta Theatre in Lawrence’s Music-Drama Randall Duk Kim. In 1980, the company Gamma Room, Colman Hall. Center, 115 N. Park Ave., Appleton. built the outdoor theatre, initiated a The troupe will open its two-day stand four-year academy program, opened a Open House and Reception for Delta Gamma alum­ nae—Delta Gamma Room, Colman Hall. with a performance of “Romeo and 7,000-volume special classical theatre Juliet” at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5. arts library and produced two full 4:00-6:00 BOB LEVY JAZZ QUARTET ‘‘Sunshine"—to perform in "A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will Shakespearean productions, “A Mid­ Viking Room, Memorial Union. be presented Friday at 8 p.m. and ‘‘The summer Night’s Dream” and “Titus An- 9:00-12:00 HOMECOMING DANCE—featuring Assistant Pro­ Taming of the Shrew” Saturday at 8 dronicus.” fessor of Music, Fred Sturm's “Back to Basie” p.m. Three new productions, “The Comedy Band—Riverview Lounge, Memorial Union; Admission is All tickets for the matinee perfor­ of Errors,” “King John” and “The Two $2 per person; $3 per couple. Reasonable charge for drinks mance of “Romeo and Juliet” are $4.50. Gentlemen of Verona,’” were added in is 35* for beer, 45* for soda, 75* for mixed drinks. Tickets for the evening performances 1981. “ Romeo and Juliet” and “The 7:00, 9:30; Film, “Poltergeist”—Stansbury Theater, Music and are $8 for adults and $6 for students and Taming of the Shrew” are new this & 12:00 Drama Center; Admission is $1.50. senior citizens, with a 10 percent dis­ season. Page 10 ÎH K LAWRENTIAN Friday. October 29. 1982 Sports ------Reflections of an outside linebacker My dad says that. Only he calls it That’s what everyone says. But, by John Landis It wasn’t too much fun. stupidity. But, he sees my point. He’s th at’s what we all said when we played Last year at this time Neil Hersh was Lawrentian: Did you have any reserva­ behind me . He’d just as soon not see me Lakeland. You’ve got to play every hobbling around campus on a pair of tions about coming back this year? play. I can see his point too. game like its your last or for the cham­ crutches. This year he is terrorizing op­ I knew that if all went well with the Lawrentian: Good for you. What’s your pionship. You can’t let playing weak posing running backs and linemen. operation I'd be back. But, throughout opinion of this year's team? teams go to your head. And yet, we do. After suffering a severe knee injury, the training period I'd have some bad I don’t think it meshes quite as well as Sometimes that’s characteristic of Hersh has made a remarkable comeback days and the knee would hurt and I'd last year’s. Last year’s team was Lawrence. For example, our defense to reclaim his position on the Lawrence ask myself ‘‘If this happens next year together as sophomores and we all would play well and the offense would defense. Bolstered by his love for foot­ what am I going to do?'’ matured together. It was one continual never get their stuff together until we ball, Neil has overcome what many peo­ Lawrentian: How did you injure it in the growth. This year the leftovers from last really needed it. ple consider the most serious possible in­ first place? years team have tried to pick things up. Lawrentian: What’s your most jury to any athlete. I got doubled. One guy stood me up Its kind of hard this year. After winning memorable sports experience? Hersh is a senior economics major who and the other guy took out the knee. conference the past three years and go­ Senior year in high school we went to played his high school football at New ing to the playoffs, you look back and the state championships for basketball. Trier West in Wilmette, Illinois. He was Lawrentian: How was the rehabilita­ tion? We lost a game with one second left. I an All-Conference selection and an hated it. That’s always been in me...to honorable mention All-State. He also I did most of it winter and spring term, Over the summer I kept in shape, come so close. We had a lot of classy peo­ starred in basketball and baseball. ple on that team. Very similar to the I caught up to Neil in his plush, but but it was difficult because I was work­ ing. I had done really well during spring teams I’ve been on here. term so it didn’t need to be strengthen­ Lawrentian: How do the students at ed. I just needed to maintain it. Its very Lawrence support football or athletics strong right now. in general? Lawrentian: When you play do you That’s two questions. They support think about it a lot? Is there any favor­ football real well. As far as athletics...! ing of the one leg? don’t think they’re supported that well. But, to each his own. Paying $8000 you may not have come here for athletics. Lawrentian: What about community support? The playoffs, well... We get real good support. That’s always surprised me. The people here I hate to say the word, are very enthused. A great example is the Viking Bench. And that dates way but its all politics. back. Nothing’s changed. My own thoughts about the future, however,...well, I can see it dying. Lawrentian: The whole school or The first couple days of practice I athletics.? thought about it. But the confidence Athletics. For example, the number of returned real quick and I realized it was football players on the team. The less no big deal. Now I get beat up so much students there are and the less money NEIL its my other knee that I’m worried HERSH going around...something is going to get about. cut sooner or later. I definitely see humble, single in the Phi Delt house. Lawrentian: What was your reaction to say “ what else can you do?” You athletics getting cut first. I’m very Unlike many athletes who have tasted already did it. I see a lot of people saying sorry to see that coming. the whole Urbanski deal? that anyway. success, Hersh remains a very honest All right I ’ve got someone to sit on the Lawrentian: Right now there doesn’t Lawrentian: Any prediction on how far and open individual. After watching a bench with! Thanks a lot big brother! seem to be a big problem. you’ll go this year? particularly gory scene in some HBO No. I didn’t go down there. When I had Yet, down the line two years from I think we’ll win the conference cham­ movie, we proceeded with the following the injury I didn’t know what it was to now. I mean, fifty students less a year. pionship. The playoffs, well... I hate to interview: go through all this other stuff. So when That’s a big difference. I’m curious to say the word, but, its all politics. Lawrentian: What persuaded you to Urb got his done I was so caught up in see how things will look in five or six Lawrentian: That’s what I understand. come here and play football? my own little problem. I’ll tell you one years. Football. The answer to the first ques­ The first game really hurt us. I think thing, when J.B., John Rees, got hurt Lawrentian: Looking down the line, tion is football. Football is one of the we re going to have to blow teams out to this year...I was pissed. what are you doing next year? first reasons I came. I also knew guys go to the playofffs. Hopefully, I'll have some sort of job. I from New Trier like Sammy and Lawrentian: That’s pretty courageous to Lawrentian: So these games against want to go to school, but I just couldn’t Graham, (’82 grads Levin and Satherlie) come all the way back from something Chicago and Ripon are very important. handle the studying, as my grades this and a lot of guys from the Suburban like that. You'll beat Chicago, but... year will probably reflect. League. And Mr. Ingersoll, I don’t know if you know who he is, was really hyper on it. So, in High School Lawrence was brought to my attention. And 1 wanted to play football. I applied to Knox and a few other small schools and finally chose Lawrence. They had a very good football team and they offered a lot academical­ ly. Its probably the hardest school I could get into. Lawrentian: What did you expect here? I didn't expect the athletics I got. But I got what I expected academically. Lawrentian: Looking back, any major regrets? I don't think I could have gone anywhere else and played ball. As far as big schools anyway. The only regret I guess would be if I hadn't played ball, I think I might have been out of here after the first year. Indiana maybe, Big Ten. Lawrentian: So its football that’s kept you here? Football and being associated with a lot of people who are associated with football. Actually, Phi-Delts. Football, Phi-Delts: a lot of people think that’s snobbish but...most my friends on the team are Phi-Delts. Lawrentian: Which of the four teams that you’ve played on has been the best overall? . v^y Phone: 739-1223^--- !-— i__ Lilli- The one that’s been the best, my r W h l i favorite anyway, was my freshman year. But, the problem I have is I think about the seniors being as good as freshmen as CONKEVS they are now. Its kind of hard to keep things in perspective. I think that team was the best. The funnest had to be last year's. Well, in some respects it was Nov. 6th Is The Last Day For Text Refunds fun... Lawrentian: That’s my next question. It NEW POLICT: STUDENT ID’S MUST BE PRESENTED FOR REFUND had to be a drag to be out for almost the whole year? Friday, October 29, 1982 TH« LAW M NTIAN Pag* 11 Sports Spikers spikedHarrier continues by The Dog saga The women’s volleyball team finished by Slow Mam absence of runners caused Kent Allen to their season with an incredible display of Last Saturday the Lawrence cross­ privately express his fears. He sadly talent and perserverance. The Vikings country team hosted the prestigious stated that "perhaps we’ve reached the faced Lakeland, with whom they had Viking Invitational. The meet marked a end of the Davis dynasty.” Fortunately previously split two matches. pivitol point for the Viking season. The the addage that behind every great man The Vikings got off to a slow start as bitter disappointment of last week’s last is a great woman applies inversely to they dropped the first two games to place finish in the St. Norbert’s invita­ cross-country teams. The Viking Invita­ Lakeland. With Lakeland confident that tional loomed large in the mind of every tional field learned that behind every the match was in their pocket, the runner. Chants of "you’re the worst, great women’s team is a good men’s diehard volley bailers turned on the you’re the worst” were still painfully team. Julie Wick (running in her steam. With a stone-like defense, the fresh memories. With the conference family’s customary black shoes) and women put a stop to the Lakeland drive. meet two short weeks away, Gene’s Karin Jensen ran brilliantly enroute to a Patty Oppor kept the Vikes in the match machine desperately needed a moral 1-2 finish. They led the way to an im­ with her long string of serves. Nancy boost. With the women's soccer team on pressive second place team showing. “Socko" VanSloun scared Lakeland the road, junior Carl von Estorff observ­ The women's performance was the in­ white with her powerful spikes. Paula ed “If the seasons going to be turned spirational lift the men needed. Paced by Kohls continually outsmarted the op­ around it's gotta happen in our own in­ strong showings by Todd Wexman, ponents by placing gentle dinks over the vite.” Allen, Todd Housman, and Chris Berger blocker's hands. After a long struggle, Adding to Coach Gene Davis’ pro­ (13, 14, 15, 16) the men responded with a the Vikings won the third game, 15-13. blems was the absence of such il- shocking third place finish. Also in­ And so they took to the court for what luminary talents as Bob Thosman, Joe strumental in the teams strong showing was the fourth and, unfortunately, final Ahmad, and Mark Lisy. All of whom were strong performances by Greg game. The Vikings took the early lead as have run as the team’s first man. Lisy Pelnas and von Estorff. Running in the Elizabeth McCrank and Carrie Roberts was involved academically, while recreational division, Mitchell Katten continued to provide their hitters with Thosman two weeks earlier suffered a finished (apparently having no major beautiful sets. Claudia Kuhn and Kim CEREBRAL SPIKE season ending injury. Angered by not problems completing the course.) Kubale controlled Lakeland's serves and making the homecoming king ballot dur­ On the ensuing Wednesday; the Vikes set up the Lawrence attack. Olive “kill ing his previous two years, Ahmad left won a dual meet thriller from St. ’em’’ Owens stunned Lakeland as she women fell to Lakeland, 16-14. Although the team in search for a more glamorous Norbert 28-29. Wexman, Allen, Berges, blocked the ball back in their faces. on paper their record may not look im­ sport. Unfortunately, I.M. football was Lisy, Katten. and Eric Griffen all finish­ There were many long volleys and Nan­ pressive, the women’s volleyball team not the image builder Joe believed it to ed in the top ten. Next week the Vikings cy Owens was heard to exclaim, ‘God, had a successful season. Thanks to fan­ be. go to Carleton, while Tom Wick stays it’s like a metronome! ’’ tastic coaching, bench-side tips, and fan The strength of the opposition and the home to quick kick. But, in the end, it was not enough. support (Thanks Stella!), the women will After a grueling fourth game, the continue to bump, set, and spike. Puckster prepare Soccer’s Sad Truth by P.C.A. plans to commute from UW-Madison for The L.U. hockey team, still basking in the games, but that plan remains ten­ NORTH DIVISION SOUTH DIVISION the glory of last years 7-2 record, has tative. w L 6 GA W L G GA already begun planning for the upcom­ Cornell The most serious need confronting the Carleton 4 1 8 3 4 0 12 2 ing season. The team will be led by team is a goalie. There are rumors of one Knox 2 1 15 6 senior captain Rob Frazier, and will Lake Forest 3 2 14 7 of two freshmen capable of handling the Grinnell 2 1 8 6 return many familiar faces to the ice, in­ Ripon 3 2 6 5 puck-stopping chores. The team hopes Coe 1 3 13 8 cluding John White, Erik Ostenso, big Chicago 1 3 4 9 to not have to resort to using the piece of Monmouth 0 4 1 27 Don Marks, Pete “Flash” Montross and plywood at Tri-County Ice Palace. Lawrence 1 4 4 11 team spirit leader Scott Stevenson. Anyone interested in joining the team Freshman additions include John should contact Rob Fraizier at x6881. RESULTS LAST WEEK “Jawn” Zajac and the winner of the first Until Winter break, there will be open GAMES WEDNESDAY,, OCT. 27 Lake Forest 3. Lawrence 0 Cornell 2, Coe 1 annual Dave Drake look-alike contest, hockey every Sunday night at Tri- Chicago at Beloit Casey Sloan. County for a small charge. Team prac­ Grinnell at Knox Knox 11, Monmouth 1 There are some holes on the team, with tice begins immediately after Winter Lake Forest 5, Chicago 1 the loss of Duck, Ziggy, Als and others. break, with three weeks of intense (like, Carleton 1, Ripon 0 No one is sure whether or not Mike totally) practice before the first game. Cornell 3, Monmouth 0 Fallon and Jeff Skoog will reappear On the schedule this year are St. winter term. John Ryan has annonced Norbert’s, Beloit, Whitewater and other traditional rivals. The team will again be MOUNT VERNON, Iowa— Cornell and Carleton, which have had a total of only coached by the tough but fair, Steve five goals scored against them in league play, will meet here Saturday (Oct. 30) Anderson. In the words of Dino Cic- in a play-off for the Midwest Conference soccer championship. IM Football carelli, “Holy geez, let’s play hockey, Standings eh?” (as of Oct 2öJT MEN’S DIVISION ' W L T Women netters ready for conference Phi Delts 5 0 0 The Lawrence University women’s disadvantage for us because we don’t conference champions from last year, Wild Side 6 1 0 „ tennis team will try this weekend to play as well on wooden floors.” they do have two players who finished Delts 5 1 0 recapture the championship they once While the Vikings have no returning second a year ago and are strong con­ Ormsby 4 2 0 had a lock on, but has alluded them for tenders for individual championships Sig Ep 3 2 0 the past two years. this year. Colman 2 3 0 The Viking netters will battle for the Senior Heidi Berres (Thiensville, Wis.) Phi Tau 2 4 0 Wisconsin Independent Colleges* and sophomore Susie Lurie (Milwaukee, Wis.) finished second a t no. 1 and no. 6 Plantz 1 4 0 Women’s Athletic Conference (WIC- singles, respectively, last year. Berres Trever 1 5 0 WAC) title this weekend at Ripon Col­ lege. The singles championships will will play no. 1 again this year but Lurie Plantz B is eliminated by 2 forfeits begin Friday at noon, with the doubles has moved up to no. 3 singles. Freshman WOMEN’S DIVISION competition concluding the tournament Kirsten Palmquist (Appleton, Wis.) who on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. had the team’s best singles record this Thetas 2 0 0 Lawrence won the WIC-WAC tennis year at 7*3, will play no. 2 singles for the Kappas 2 0 0 championship five consecutive times Vikings, while senior Emily Copeland Colman 1 1 1 from 1975-1979, but has finished second (St. Paul, Minn.) plays no. 4 singles. Kohler 0 1 1 to St. Norbert College the past two Rounding out the singles lineup is Independent 0 1 1 years. Viking head coach Mary Poulson sophomore Sarah Pabst (EVanston, 111.) OG 2 0 feels good about her team’s chances of at no. 5 and senior Leslie Kennedy reclaiming the top spot this year. (Kenosha, Wis.) at no. 6. COMING UP “I think we have a very good chance Berres and Palmquist, who combined Nov. 3— Play-offs begin, 4:15 to win,” Poulson said. “I’m very op­ for an 8-4 record during the year and Nov. 4— Championship for the right timistic about our chances. We beat St. won the Associated Colleges of the to play Ripon, 4:15 Norbert (5-4) during the year and only Midwest tournament doubles title Nov. 6— 10:30 at The Gym, Super lost to Ripon 6*3 in a match in which we earlier this month, will play no. 1 for the Bowl: LU Champ vs. Ripon Champ had to play some people up two spots in Vikes. Nov. 9 — Swimm ing Meet for Men the lineup. Copeland and Lurie will form the no. 2 and Women, 7:15 at the gym. “A lot will depend upon the surface we doubles team and Kennedy and freshman Jenny Jordan (Mt. Vernon, Ask your IM rep for information play on,” Poulson added. “If the weather is nice and we can play out­ VI KESlick Noberts Iowa) will make up the Vikes' third Then be ready to start Volleyball doors, we should be in good shape. If we doubles team. either Nov. 11, 14 or 16. have to move into the gym, it would be a foge 12 TH! LAWRENTIAN Friday. October 29. 1982 Sports Vikings crush Lake Forest by Andy Larsen If consistency is really "the hobgoblin of small minds," as Ralph Waldo Emer­ son once claimed, the Lawrence Univer­ sity football team has been proving its intellectual prowess all fall. Last Satur­ day the Vikings posted a surprising one­ sided victory over a once beaten Lake Forest team, 31-0, to extend their winn­ ing streak to five after an opening loss to UW-Oshkosh. The win, following closely on the heels of a rather flat performance against St. Norbert (a team that Oshkosh destroyed, 28-0) puts the Vik­ ings in a tie with Ripon for the Midwest Conference North division lead. Both teams have 2-0 records in conference play. The Lawrentians jumped off to an ear­ ly edge and all but had the game sewn up by halftime, when they led 28-0, hav­ ing scored 14 points in each of the first two quarters. Senior Captain Pat Schwanke got the Vikes on the scoreboard early in the first period when he hauled in a 40 yard toss from quarter­ back Ron Roberts for six points. Kraig Kreuger’s extra point made the score 7-0. The Vikings assumed total control with their next score, as they went 70 yards in 14 plays, ending with a 7 yard touchdown pass from Roberts to Bill VIKES at play: Reppert and Rosene on the move. Rosene. Kreuger again added the extra point to make it 14-0. of seven passes to go along with his two no other Lawrentian has ever even come Lawrence’s defense, which has occa­ touchdowns. The 6-1, 200 lb. tight end, close to. sionally, been suspect this season, con­ who is on the verge of becoming a local The speedy tailback credited the offen­ tinued to stifle the Forester attack and deity, is now tied with Sal Cianciola for sive line with excellent play and noted, set up the Viking's third score. Early in second place on L.U.’s career reception "you’ve gotta feel good running behind the second quarter Bob Sell intercepted list. Both have 105 catches, well behind a bunch of guys wearing black high-top an errant pass from L.F.'s Jim Vruno at Paul Gebhardt’s total of 145. cleats.” Defensively Mclntire paced the the Forester 25 and returned it to the Lawrence continued to dominate in Vikings with two interceptions and four yard line. From there all-everything the second half, but managed only three numerous deflected passes. running back Scott Reppert rammed in points, which came on a 35 yard Kreuger It was also a big day for Ron Roberts, for the touchdown. Kreuger added the field goal midway through the third Sr. The Viking coach notched his 111th FAT to make it 21-0. Later in the period quarter. The highlight of the half came career victroy at Lawrence, tying him the opportunistic Vikes took advantage late in the fourth period when a blocked with his one-time mentor, Bernie of a short Lake Forest punt, going 40 punt gave L.F. a first goal situation on Heselton, for the school record. Robert's yards in just three plays as the Roberts- the Lawrence four yard line. L.U.’s goal next victory will make him Lawrence’s to-Schwanke aerial attack struck once line defense proved to be too much for winningest coach ever. again, this time for a 33 yard the Forester's offense, though, and the The Vikings hope to continue their touchdown. "Pat was open from the Vikes preserved their first shutout of winning streak this Saturday at 2:00 time he left the locker room’ "quipped the year. p.m. in the Banta Bowl, when they take the ex-Post Crescent model Roberts, "so Outstanding individual performances on the University of Chicago Maroons in quite familiar with Lawrence’s two tight 1 just kept throwing to him." Roberts were also turned in by Reppert and this year's Homecoming game. end offense, since they run it as well. completed 15 of 27 on the day for 238 Shawn Mclntire. Reppert gained 137 Chicago's winless record may be deciev- Clearly, that boring consistency will yards and three TD's. 148 of those yards yards in 32 carries, which puts him over ing, they lost to Ripon by one point last have to be attained if the Vikings are to went to Schwanke, who hauled in a total the 4,000 mark for his career, a plateau week. Furthermore, the Maroons are keep their title hopes alive. ------\ Midwest Matchup Record: Lawrence: 5-1 Chicago: 0-7 Landis' Line: Lawrence 35 Chicago 7 Common Opponents: Concordia (Wis.), Chick kickers kick back Lake Forest, Beloit squad felt the team effort was much by Two Posts Strengths: Lawrence: Rushing and pass­ more apparent than the day before. The Although you might want to call us ing offense. Defense. Chicago: Fairlygood "chicks”; it is doubtful that either the defense, anchored by Carol "Read” Ar- passing attack. team or Coach Dave would think too nosti, the Undaunted Doyle and the Un­ Weaknesses: Lawrence: Inconsistency at much of it, you certainly will want to tainted Thomas, prevented a goal until home. Chicago: Rushing attack. Suspect catch the Women’s Varsity Soccer team late in the second half. The game was LAWRENCE defense. against St. Norbert’s this Friday at 4 followed by a "post” party of doughnuts Key Match-Ups: L.U. offense vs. Chicago p.m. To insure an action packed game in Sage Lounge. (3-0) defense. L.U. defensive backs vs. Chicago and ample spectators, this marvelous Ah, but the Vikettes continued to passing attack. Chicago coach Bob Larsen romp through the game schedule travel­ vs. vs. his son and L.U- defensive back Andy team plans to provide the usual liquid Larsen. ing to Green Bay last Sunday to social incentive. But, before you get too CHICAGO Players to Watch: L.U. tight end Pat excited about the beer in itself, let’s ex­ challenge a somewhat green St. Schwanke caught 7 passes for 148 yards last amine the team and their past feats. In Norberts squad. Delayed by lack of (0-3) week vs. Lake Forest. Chicago tight-end Eric spite of weeks of empty practices (which transportation the "chicks”finally arriv­ Ellefson, who led his team in receptions last can be attributed to the main reason we ed at the field for quick warm ups as An­ year.______are here, school work) not to mention a nie Gillis demonstrated how to incure couple of practices in the leaves and minor ankle injuries at a jogging pace. sticks to the left of the actual field of Quickly taking fate into their own Midwest Conference Standings play due to I.M. football, the team has hands, the women scored in the first five NORTH «VISION SOUTH DIVISION done commendably well. minutes of play. The game continued Conference Seas. Conference Seas. On Saturday, Oct. 16 at home, a hand­ with the LU offense shooting on the St. w L Pt». Op w w L PIS. 0p. w ful of spectators (thanks Hunter) Norbert’s goal in a consistent and inces­ L Lawrence ? 0 75 7 5 Cornell 3 0 witnessed the fall of a usually tenacious sant fashion while the LU defense 137 51 5 ? Ripon 2 0 48 23 5 Marquette team to the “chicks” by a 3-1 curteously attempted to hide their Carleton 3 0 86 21 5 1 Beloit 1 score. It was a day of lucky breaks and boredom from the Norbert’s team and 1 32 64 4 Coe 2 1 110 42 3 4 much hard work. Kate Hopkins was in­ fans. Highlights of the game included Lake Forest 1 2 27 55 4 Monmouth 1 2 42 78 2 5 deed the star; colliding with the Mar­ goals by Sharon Roessler and Leslie Chicago 0 3 43 76 0 Grinnell 0 3 61 135 1 6 quette keeper and falling (actually tripp­ "Killer" Irwin as well as Jill Manuel’s Knox 0 3 17 126 1 5 ing) into the goal with the ball for one of front flip over an unstable and emo­ GAMES SATURDAY, Oct. 30 RESULTS LAST WEEK tionally distressed Norberts keeper. The her two for the day. Leslie “Killer” Ir­ Carleton at Cornell Carleton 21, Coe 6 win responded with an afternoon of leap­ game ended 5-1 as the LU defense was Chicago at Lawrence. 2 p.m. Ripon 24, Chicago 23 ing around and one goal. Yet, it wasn't stunned and shocked to encounter the Beloit at Ripon Cornell 34, Knox 14 over. For Sunday, the very next day, the St. Norbert’s forwards on the Viking Coe at Monmouth side of the field (a bit of an exaggeration) Lawrence 31, Lake Forest 0 team was at it, this time against a very Grinnell at Knox athletic looking U.W. Milwaukee team. something which will not occur in this Monmouth 17, Grinnell 16 Condordia at Lake Forest Despite losing 1-0, many members of the Friday’s upcoming game. Loras 24, Beloit 8