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The Grizzly, February 2, 1999

Erny Hoke Ursinus College

Joanna Doyle Ursinus College

Jenn Fyke Ursinus College

Marc Clymer Ursinus College

Stephanie Duncan Ursinus College

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Recommended Citation Hoke, Erny; Doyle, Joanna; Fyke, Jenn; Clymer, Marc; Duncan, Stephanie; Potts, Heather; Hess, Brian; Buchert, Kate; Cocca, Chris; Walker, Dave; Pope, Joe; Restine, Stephanie; Inglot, Kim; Church, Jeffrey; Nemphos, Lou; and Schaffer, Ted, "The Grizzly, February 2, 1999" (1999). Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper. 432. https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/432

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This book is available at Digital Commons @ Ursinus College: https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/432 It is not true that life is one damn thing after another... it's one damn thing over and over. HE RIZZLY - Edna St. Vincent Millay

Volume XXii Number J[ The Student Newspaper of Ursinus College February 2, 1999

Wash Y our Worries Away February is Marc Clymer Special to The Grizzly Black History Month

Starting on the first day of the Proponents say there are many The month of February is Leadership for the Present and the 1999 fall semester, the entire campus benefits to this system. One is thatthe new celebrated nationally as Black History Future" is this year's theme for Black will be converted to a cashless laundry machines will be cashless. This means Month. Here at Ursinus, we continue with History Month. Numerous films, system. F or the passed three years, that it will be just like doing laundry at that tradition as the office ofmulticultural speakers, and activities are scheduled Residence Hall Association (RHA) has home-no quarters needed. Possibly the services, the chaplain's office, S.U.N., throughout the month in celebration. been pursuing a conversion to a cashless most important benefit, however, is that and the Ursinus arts and lecture series laundry system. On Wednesday, Jan. all washers and dryers on campus will be sponsor numerous activities this month. See "Black History Month" p.2 27, Win Guilmette, vice president for replaced with brand new ones. ''The Legacy ofAfrican American finance and administration for the college, Students 1------­ signed say they Centralization of the believe the paper new Acadetnic Computing gIvIng system has RHAthe been a long JeooFyke g 0 - time In "It is a disadvantage for those Features Editor ahead. comIng. who don't have much experience with "I think Anyone who is a frequent user of computers and who would need an Students that it is computer labs on campus may have no­ expenenced technician on hand," said who live great that ticed quite a change after returning from freshman Tara Gore, who says she o n R H A winter break: there are no longer com­ uses the labs often. campus pus h e d puter consultants present in the labs. In­ However, it is important to kn 0 w this far and stead, all consultants, technicians, and mention that in the wake of these new how got a new staff are now centralized in one location changes the labs will not go totally expensIVe I a u n dry which may be found on the third floor of unsupervised. Computing services is do i n g s y s t e m Myrin Library. Complaints from many quick to reassure its students that the laundry that will be student consultants indicate manv believe student staff will be making hourly every Staff Photo by Lithe Missimer beneficial this change was not a change for the rounds to every lab to check up on such week can get. It costs $1 to wash a load to the students," said junior Anna Marie better. necessities as printer toner and paper, of laundry and at least $2 to dry. In an D' Alessio. Members of the computing ser- as well as any technical problems that average 14-week period, if a student Other students said the cashless vices student staff describe the new staff may have occurred. But some students does 3 loads oflaundry every two weeks system may not only be convenient, but organization as "babysitting," "ineffi­ say "rounds" may not be good enough. it would cost at l~ast $65. The new that it will also decrease vandalism which ciency," and "stupidity." Some consult­ "The general student popula­ system will cost only $20 per semester. often occurred with machines in dorms. ants said they believe these changes were tion may not be aware ofthese changes, The charge will be added to room and "As long as the students stay the result of a few student workers who but there should be someone in the labs board fees. responsible and don't abuse it, it will be would not show up for shifts, despite for any immediate problems that should "I hope that the student body fine," said sophomore Danielle Ohler. logging the hours on their timesheets. arise," said senior Stephanie Palmer. will be pleased to learn of this new "They won't have to worry about damage Students who do not have much Dr. John King, director of Computing program," Guilmette said. fines from the machines that are cash." of computer knowledge say this change See "Academic Computing" p.2 will be difficult to bear.

NEWS FEATURES OPINIONS A&E SPORTS

Black Post Confonnity One Woman Men's Basketball History Graduation as a Dramatization Still on Top of Month Opportunities Social Disease? Presented at Ursinus Centennial Conference

Pages 1-2 Page 3 Page 4 PageS Page 7 Page 2 The Grizzly NEWS February 2, 199 The Class of 1999 Leaves The Grizzly Behind a "Comfortable" Legacy

JOANNA DOYLE ERNY HOKE Kate Buchert will be installed so future students from the senior class, which Editors-in-Chief MELISSA FORBES Staff Writer will always remember the class works out to approximately Managing Editor of 1999. The committee is $2900. The pizza party will DR. LYNNE EDWARDS Tradition calls for every working with Fred Klee, director give every senior the FacultyAdvisor MELISSA FORBES STEPHANIE PALMER graduating class to present the ofphysical facilities, to determine opportunity to contribute by I • .Business Managers college with a senior gift. The what sort of furniture best suits donating $19.99 . gift not only benefits the Ursinus the space. John Leighton, ANDY GERCHAK News Editor STEPHANIE DUNCAN, JENN FYKE Features Editors community, but also ensures that A senior pizza party is assistant director of annual CHRIS COCCA Opinions Editor the seniors' memory will live on scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. giving says the senior gift is not JEFF CHURCH, LOU NEMPHOS Arts & Entertainment Editors KIM £NGLOT, TED SCHAFFER Sports Editors at Ursinus. 3, at 5 p.m. in Wismer Lower about the money, or even This year, the 1999 Lounge to help raise the funds furniture. Editorial Policy Senior Gift Committee has necessary to purchase the gift. "The senior gift helps All letters and articles submitted to The Grizzly must be signed by the author. decided to create a lounge area by Seniors Denise Velez and Melissa teach the students to give back In the interest of content integrity ,anonymous articles will notbe published. Opinions that appear in articles are those ofthose authors, and not necessari Iy furnishing the hallway outside Forbes, fundraising chairs for the [to the schoo I]," Leighton said. those ofthe student body or administration. The Grizzly reserves the right to the new Wismer bookstore. In gift committee, are hoping to "This is about leaving behind a editany submission for grammatical, legal, and/or spatial purposes. addition to the lounge, a plaque achieve at least 50 % participation lasting legacy."

Black History Month .Academic Computing continued from page 1 continued from page 1

Each Sunday in February 17th Services, said he believes the changes include the possibility of all students and staffprovides February at 11 a.m., a special Birmingham 1960's, "Who Shall changes are actually more effi­ assigning a student technician to for a quick and easy way to guest will speak during the Lead Us?", Dr. Lynne ~dwards, cient than many students be­ each residence hall. Because keep track of all student chapel services held In assistant professor of lieve, and have resulted in a many ofthe problems Computing consultants and technicians. Bomberger Auditorium. communication studies and better Computing Services Services encounters involve King is quick to state February 7th theatre team. Although this "trial students who cannot access email that these changes are not a Rev. William Gipson, February 24th run" may not be a permanent and the internet, King said "punishment," while pointing Chaplain University of PowerandThe Vote, "Where We change, student consultants assigning someone to each hall out the benefits of the new Pennsylvania Go From Here", Dr. Kenneth will not be returning to the labs would help to alleviate the system. Centralization F~bruary 14th Richardson, assistant professor any time soon. According to problem. provides backup for all Rev. Karen Green, dean of ofPsychology King, the goal ofthese changes King also agreed that students and staff, enabling students, Hamilton College Three guest speakers will is providing quality service for student attendance was an issue those who may not be able to February 21st also be highlighted this month. the whole campus, while still in the decision of these changes; handle a particular problem to Rev. Ian Staker, Union February 11th, 7 p.m. relying on the limited staff and nevertheless, he insists they were ask another who is close by. Theological Seminary Wismer Lower Lounge, The resources of Computing Ser­ not the main reason. Due to Students should make February 28th Stuart Sisters, vices. For now, King said he limited staff, he said, it was not a note that if any problems Rev. Claudia Highbaraugh, "The African American Journey" believes the new changes are possible to ensure all students occur in a lab, they can reach Chaplain Harvard Divinity A dramatic presentation of achieving this purpose. were honestly coming to their the Computing Services Staff School learning through the arts Other proposed shifts. Now, the centralization of at x2244. During Common February 18th, 7:30p.m. Hour, Wednesdays at noon, a Olin Auditorium, Bernard C. Black Film Series will be Watson, Ph.D., "Why Can't We Want to send that shown in Unity House along Talk About Race in America?" with faculty-lead discussions. February 24th, 6:30p.m. February 3rd Unity House, Rubens J. Pamies, special someone Little Rock 1957, "From M.D., "The Legacy of African Integration to Affirmative Americans in Medicine: Past, Action" , Dr. Daniel Aldridge Present and Future" a Valentine's Message? III, assistant professor of History For additional Get them printed in next week's issue. February 10th information, contact Paulette The Sit-Ins, "Is Student H. Patton, director of Activism Dead?", Nzadi multicultural services, at E-mail your messages to Keita, assistant professor campus extension 2334. English and creative writing [email protected] 9 =ebruary 2, 1999 FEATURES The Grizzly Page 3

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Post-Graduation Opportunites • • • • • • Srian Hess and Heather Potts • • • • 'tajfWriters • • h • • ly After graduation many eign countries and teach English. mental stewardship through short • • • • ·u Jrsinus Students will enter the No foreign language skills are term appointments and incorpo­ • • ~orkforce in their career field, necessary, although they are help­ rates many aspects of natural • • • ~hile others will attend gradu­ ful. The length of the program resource management on public • • y lte schools in medicine, busi­ varies, from 10 to 12 months lands in the United States. Re­ • • • • less, law, or another field of based on the length of the aca­ source assistants receIve • • • • , ;tudy. Some graduates are demic year in the country in which rOWldtrip travel, housing, a weekly • • msure about what they will do you are placed. allowance of$50, accident insur­ • • • • lfter graduation, but there are The Japanese Exchange and ance and a uniform allowance. • • • • nany alternatives available Teaching Program (JET) offers The program is sponsored by the • • )ther than entering the two positions, frrst as a Coordina­ National Park Service. • • • • workforce or acquiring fur­ tor for International Relations, The Public Interest Research • • ther education. and also as an Assistant Lan­ Groups (pIRGs) serve as a link • • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Most students do not know guage Instructor. Coordinators between student activism and about the numerous opportu­ for international relations work professional advocacy by fight­ UrsinusitesNamedto Who's Who nities available after complet­ closely with Japanese officials in ing for public interest on issues Stephanie L. Duncan ing undergraduate studies. local government offices. Assis­ ranging from global warming to Features Editor Some of these opportunities tant language instructors work in getting big money out ofpolitics. are paid, while others are vol­ Japanese public schools in order Two positions are available: a Forty Ursinus students were Daniel 1. Gedrich - economics unteer; all of them are re­ to improve English skills ofJ apa­ campus organizer and a program named to the 1999 edition of and business administration warding and full ofopportuni­ nese students. This is an oppor­ associate. "Who's Who Among Students in Jillian R. Grau - biology ties. tunity for graduates with excel­ The campus organizer links the American Universities and Col- Paul A. Guidry - English One such program is Teach lent English skills to learn more idealism ofcollege students with leges". This listing includes stu- George C. Hankins - history for America. This two year about Japan. the expertise of a professional dents from 1,900 institutions of Amanda M. Hektor- economics program is open to all graduat­ The Peace Corps offers posi­ staff to effect change beyond the higher learning throughout the & business administration and ing seniors. Itplaces prospec­ tions available all over the world. campus. The program associate country and many foreign na- international relations tive teachers in urban and ru­ The positions are volunteer and involves a two year commitment tions. Jacquelyn M. Hickey - biology ral schools which lack proper require a two year commitment. and gives the participant an op­ The following seniors were se- and chemistry resources. Positions are avail­ This is a rewarding experience portunityto learn skills in lobby, lected on the basis of their aca- Erica C. Hill- anthropology and able in elementary or second­ which allows participants to dis­ public interest, administration, demic achievement, service to sociology ary schools, and no prior teach­ cover more about themselves. research, field organizing, media the community, and leadership in Michael Holwell - biology and ing experience is needed. Volunteers will help with com­ relations, political writing and extracurricular activities and po- German All positions are paid based munity projects, as well as teach design, and fundraising. tential for continued success. Malikah N. Jenkins - chemistry upon the entry level salary ot English. (they have been listed with their Daniel C. Jones - chemistry the school where the partici­ The Luth~ran Volunteer Corps majors): Diane Keller - German and eco­ pant is teaching. All majors involves service and urban social Further information nomics and business administra­ are welcome to apply, how­ justice organizations. Job oppor­ on these Suzanne M. Alexander - biology tion ever, there is a strong need for tunities are diverse and varied. A opportunities can and psychology Christine A. Kenny - chemistry students with backgrounds in one year commitment is required be obtained in the Kimberly N. Algayer - chemis­ and Spanish foreign language, math, or sci­ and training prior to arriving at office of Career try and German Barry R. Keppard - biology ence. your destination. Although this Services in Donald W. Asper- biology Danielle E. Lann - chemistry World Teach is another program is affiliated with the Kevin R. Bailey - exercise and Sean C. McCoy - exercise and teaching program available to Lutheran Church, no particular Bomberger 121 and sport science sport science students after graduation from religious background is required. extention 3599. Laurie C. Barilotti - exercise Kelly S. Much - chemistry college. World Teach offers The Student Conservation As­ and sport science Tricia A. Murnane - exercise the opportunity to travel to for- sociation (SCA) fosters environ- Candice E. Capstick - biology and sport science

•••••• • ••••••••••••••••• • ••••••••• •• .•••••.•••••.••••••• • • • •••••••••. ', ..•.• - . • •••••..••••••.•••••••••••••• • .: ••• • ••••••••••••••• '0' •••••••••••• ',-" ' •••• , •.•••••••• ' , •••••••••.•••••• " • Sean M. Clayton - politics Susan E. Pauley - mathematics • •••••••••••••• •• 0 ••••••••••• • • . ••••• , •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Jacqeline T. Colvin - economics Jodie M. Poth - politics & business administration and Thomas D. Regan - biology communication studies & John M. Sears - biology theatre Jeevan S. Sekhar - biology and Jennifer L. deRuyter - biology German Joanna M. Doyle - politics and Tarika S. Tiggett - biology history Michael J. Traud - history Jamie L. Eissler - biology Katie E. Tuffey - biology and Melissa L. Forbes - English and German communication studies and the- Denise M. Velez - psychology atre and Spanish Jason s. Forsell- chemistry JennifferA Zwilling -history Page 4 The Grizzly OPINIONS February 2,1999 Tom Daschle and partisanship redefined . . Chris Cocca some cunous occurrences ill suffer from a bit ofbias, a le­ Democrats get to have the fun that very nature, which is noth­ Opinions Editor the Senate last week. gal infinnity that renders oth­ ofportraying their opposition in ing less than monumental, erwise upstanding citizens should be all the more re­ One of the most popular Both the votes to call wit­ almost mythic terms, as the evil less than ideal jurors. spected, not undermined for political trends of recent nesses and to continue with Republican juggernaut lusty for But we know that this can­ the benefit of political ends. months has been the en masse the trial were determined presidential blood. In so do­ not be the case, because as The senators assembled for condemnation ofnasty parti­ along strict party lines, save ing, they have over the course almost anyone will tell you, this trial- all ofthem - should sanship, that tenacious politi­ the defection of Democrat of their relegation to minority partisanship is a purely Re­ for once deal in terms greater cal iceberg sure to sink the Russell Feingold ofWiscon­ status succeeded in casting Re­ publican disease. Yet know­ than political motivation. The ship of state. The average sin, the sole Senator to break publican idealists as the single­ ing this as I do leaves me no honorofrenderinghon~jus­ citizen these days is quicker rank with either party. minded mongers of all partisan less bewildered. tice based on all the facts ofa to reproach this menace than PR machines like the hon­ strife. Democrats on Capitol Hill case should never in any re­ he is to denounce, say, per­ orable Tom Daschle, Senate But the truth remains that and in the media have done a public be sacrificed on the al­ jury for example. Minority Leader, were quick Daschle's confidence in his own good job selling their case to tar of partisan loyalty. Few After all, was it not parti­ to cite this breakdown as the premature decision remains it­ the American public. A bet­ men are given the chance to san ambition (as opposed to clearest and most pressing selfthe epitome ofdishonest and terjob, I think it's safe to say, make great decisions and ben­ presidential perj ury) that evidence yet that a convic­ destructive partisanship, rather than have the Republicans. eficially effect the lives of fu­ made Kenneth Starr's multi­ tion is never going to hap­ than the bipartisan political de­ What remains to be pondered ture generations. It's sad that million dollar investigation pen, and that for this reason, liverance we've all been hoping though, is the reason why. when such men are given the necessary in the first place? his colleagues in the major­ for. It implies that the even the My guess is that because chance, even fewer of them Was it not ugly partisanship ity should give up their quest Democratic senators have the argument against the take it. that forced a nation to see its for the president's head and made up their minds before be­ president is a legal one, and President in his true light, ex­ agree to the warm and fuzzy ing presented with all ofthe evi­ one that dares invoke ideas posing children to pornogra­ love fest that is censure. dence, and without hearing the of duty, responsibility, and phy via the lascivious Starr Never mind the Constitution. testimony or cross examination consequence, it is by nature Report, but even more seri- It's interesting how Mr. of a single witness. boring and perhaps a bit un­ 0usly' daring to make its Daschle can be so sure, be­ In any other case, this kind of Submit letters, settling. The Democrats have people uncomfortable? fore considering all the evi­ blatant disrespect for the judi­ opinions, the advantage, shaky as it Yes, partisanship, the dence or even hearing one cial process would not be tol­ complaints seems, ofdefending the presi­ scourge of God and the witness, that he will vote to erated, and sitting jurors who by 5 p.m., dent. wrecker ofhomes in the oth­ acquit our dubious chief of publicly proclaimed their deci­ Thursdays: While defending this par­ erwise innocent environment state. A more naIve ob­ sion prior to the end ofthe case The Grizzly ticular president becomes in­ of Washington D.C., is per­ server might assume that the would no doubt be dismissed. 3rd Floor creasingly difficult and re­ haps one of our most press- Minority Leader, and even While I realize that the nature Bomberger Hall some members of his party, quires stronger stomachs as of this trial sets it apart from ing political issues. Consider each new scandal unfolds, Follow, lead, or get out of the way: Conformity as a social disease view, it's that an individual Joe Pope and Dave Walker happiness. We are better than inferior simply because the per­ conformity: heedlesslyadher­ Special to the Grizzly you; to not want to emulate our son has a creative mind and ex­ ing to prevailing customs or needs to try some indepen­ every characteristic is utter fool- presses individualistic qualities. modes. In other dent thinking. Don't ishness. So, the best way to survive the words, it's the lining ofmind­ live like a progranuned ro­ Follow, lead, or get out It is this garbage and less- collegiate life is to be like ev­ less cattle being lead to the bot. Live like a human be­ of our way. Every nuance than-subtle propaganda that eryone else. Start by drinking slaughter. It involves not think­ ing. Ofcourse, ifyou're that the individual uniquely constantlyviolatesthemindsand heavily justbecause everyone ing for yourself and not being going to take our word as possesses is merely one spirits of all people. This phi- else does it. Follow that up an individual. In effect, it's gospel, then you obviously more hurdle that needs to be losophy of filth and non-toler- with consistent partying, and merely trading in your identity haven't: learned a thing. overcome in order to form ance can be found anywhere, blow offof your responsibilities for an empty acceptance with a a more perfect, more ideal from Nazi Germany to the av- from time to time. Hey, it's not group or trend. In our opinion, society. It is imperative that erage television commercial. your fault; you were dnmk. Top this is pretty sad. Maybe if every stray thought, dis­ Yes, anywhere does include the it all offby laughing at those who people would give up trying to senter, and opposing view­ campus ofUrsin us. It is a don't follow the leader, because be like everyone else, they point be stamped out before prevalent trend amongst people if they're not exactly like you would realize that they could be it has the dreadful opportu­ to shun, abuse, and harass any- and your herd-mates, they have better. A conformist society is nity to pose a threat to our one who is to be wrong. less than the swn of its parts. elitist ranks. Conform or be different. Anybodywithevena In case you haven't guessed By now you most likely want conformed, because confor­ trace ofabnormality is inunedi- it, kids, this is what is known as a moral, or the lesson to be mity is the only true path to ately considered blind learned. Well, in our February 2, 1999 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 'The Grizzly Page 5 Coming Soon To Ursinus Artful Lives: Living Portraits of Women Artists Reginald Pindell to Perform Actress Robin Lane will influential in the art world in gen­ can artist, Kahlo's work com­ Vocalist Reginald Pindell and master's degree from present "Artful Lives: Living eral and women's art in particu­ bined elements of Mexican folk will perform at Ursinus on the Peabody Conservatory Portraits of women Artists" lar. art and Christian symbolism. Thursday, Feb. of the Johns on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. Mary Cassatt was the only Critics have said Lane's pro­ 4th, at 8 p.m. in Hopkins Uni­ in the Berman Museum. A American painter ever to be ac­ duction vividly brings her char­ Bomberger versity. He is one woman dramatization, this cepted into the French Impres­ acters to life creative preforming Auditorium. currently on the unique performance sionist group that included De­ artistry and a poetically written This open event faculty of the chronicles the lives of artists gas, Pissaro, Monet and Renoir. script. will feature the University of Mary Cassatt, Georgia Georgia O'Keeffe is one of the Admission is $10. However, baritone soloist the Arts in O'Keeffe, and Frida Kahlo. most notable female artists of there is no charge for students who has been Philadelphia Lane's portraits of these our time. The vast landscape of and faculty wi th college identifi­ heard on cam­ and Morgan artists have been presented at Texas inspired her and her ab­ cation. Reservations can be made pus and State Univer­ major museums and educa­ stract paintings, which have at­ by calling Dianne Love at throughout the sity in Balti­ tional institutions throughout tracted much praise. extention 3500. (Reservations are regIon. more, Mary­ the United States. The women Frida Kahlo painted reflections not required, but are strongly Pindell, who land. Lane depicts have been very ofher passion and pain. A Mexi- reccomended) . has a varied rep- P'GI Jl " D p i IDFI. In addition ertoire of opera and concert to performing at Ursinus, works, will perform material Pindell has had roles in La from such artists as Francis Boheme, Carmen, The Poulenc, Enrique Granados, Magic Flute and The Three Duke Ellington and George Penny Opera. and Ira Gershwin. John The event is free and French, Heefner professor open to all students, faculty ofmusic, will accompany the and community members. soloist. No reservations are Georgia O'Keeffe Frida Kahlo Pindell holds a bachelor's needed.

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Baritone Reginald Pindell UCF 11 a.m. Bomberger Auditorium 8 p.m. Bomberger Aud. 8:30 p.m. Wismer PL Chapel Program Ice Skating Comedian: Tiny Glover Trip 9 p.m. Wismer Lower Lnge 1:30 Leave from Unity House Faculty Meeting Mass Exhibits 12 p.m. Olin Auditorium 4 p.m. Bomberger Auditorium Common Hour Presentation Layers through the Mist 12 p.m. Unity House ECBA Lecture Student Pay Day The University of Pennsylvania Black History Month Film Series: 1 p.m. Bomberger 106 "1957 Little Rock" Opening: A Microscopic Museum of Archaeology and Dr. Mwanji wa Githinji "Benefit­ Anthropology Discussion "From Integration to World: Photography Smoking Cessation Wkshop Cost Analysis and the Evaluation of Georgia O'Keeffe and Affirmative Action" led by Daniel Policy Options" Through the Lens of the 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Thomas 310 Alfred Stieglitz Aldridge II, professor of history Baden Faculty Lecture Student" Greek President's Council Feb. 7 Philadelphia Museum AFAC 4: 15 Olig 108 Berman Museum,Upper Gallery 5:30 p.m.Wismer Parents Lnge 12 p.m.Wismer Parents Lnge of Art Colette Hall & Derk Visser "Til Big Brothers/Big Sisters Death Do Us Part, or, Honey, I Music (upcoming) 12 p.m. Wismer Lower Lnge Think It's Just About Writing A Beethoven / Listz Spanish Table Book Together." Feb. 5 Academy of Music 5 :30 p.m. Faculty/StaffDining U.C. Pals Billy Joel Room 6:30 p.m. Wismer Lower S.U.N. " , German Table March 1 First Union Center Japanese Table Lounge 2 p.m. Wismer Parents' 12 p.m. Faculty Dining Room Rolling Stones 5:30p.m. Faculty/StaffDining "Artful Lives: Living Lounge & Staff Dining Room Student Activities Service March 15 First Union Center Room Portraits of Berman Mu- Musser Trip to Atlantic City Committee Pizza Party for Seniors seum of Art Women 4 p.m.Leave from Musser Hall 12 p.m. Wismer Lower Lnge Theater 6p.m. Wismer Lower Lnge Artists" by Robin Lane Grizzly Wine Tasting Night S. U.N. 7 p.m. Berman Museum, 6 p.m. Wismer Parents Lnge Plays and Players Theatre 6:30p.m. Unity House Main Gallery College Choir Venus Literary Society Film Society: "I'm Gonna 7:30 Bomberger Auditorium Feb. 8 Wilma Theatre " 8:30 p.m.Java Trench (620 Git You Sucka" Ecumenical Service: The Main Street) 7 p.m. Olin Auditorium Rev. William Gipson Page 6 The Grizzly ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT February 2, 1999 Lou's Movie Reviews Church on Film She's A 'W aste of Time The Cynical Hurlyburly Lou Nemphos Jeff Church world and doesn't have as much money ing theme of meaninglessness in life. A&EEditor as the rest of the Beverly Hills wanna­ A&EEditor Eddie takes drugs to lift him off this bees (She only lives in a big house, not a A decadent and cynical romp through plane where "chemical weapons" She's All That: Before you read this really big house). dynamite review, ask yourself this the lives of the upper middle class, threaten our existence. He moans on Even as an ugly duckling, Cook is still HurIyburIy has one of the best written and on about a higher connection of question? In your High School, was attractive with a complexion models would there one guy and one girl everybody -screenplays of the year (based on the which the other characters are cynical. be jealous of. At first, she thwarts Zack's play by David Rabe). Hurlyburly's en­ Only Phil (Chazz Palminteri) relates wanted to be? Where people would advances, and the film looks promising, follow them around only to be seen ergy, however, is generated from the to Eddie in the way that Eddie wants to but eventually she succumbs to the idea of stunning performances by Sean Penn, be related to (if that makes any sense). standing in their shadow and where being popular. Boo. She has a major their word was final. If that was the Chazz Palminteri, and Kevin Spacey. Mickey stands aloof from the situa­ make over and turns out to be a "major Eddie (Sean Penn) lives in a well-to-do tions, not taking anything seriously. case in your High School, you'll be hottie." Hollywood condo with Mickey (Kevin Eddie takes too many things seriously, able to relate to She's All That. If it Cliches are found throughout, probably wasn't this way, which I suspect it Spacey). They both work at a casting and as a result these things gnaw away at a rate of one every two minutes. You agency, so I get the impression that they at him until there is nothing left. was for most of you, you'll just be can't be attractive with glasses. The annoyed by another film that follows are pretty well off. However, almost Rabe's screenplay is biting and smart. skimpier the dress, the better. If he's every single character in this film uses at The characters are all eccentric, leech­ standard Hollywood cliches of what popular then you're popular. High School is supposed to be like. least one form of illegal narcotic. Eddie ing off one another in one way or Taylor Vaughan is repugnant all around, seems to be perpetually high on some­ another. Eddie muses philosophically Freddie Prinze Jr. stars as Zack but people still worship the ground she Siler, the hunky dreamboat who's the thing-nicotine, cocaine, marijuana, by about death to Mickey while Mickey walks on. Maybe I went to the wrong high the end it doesn't really matter. sets up a date for that night. captain ofthe soccer team, class Presi­ school, but ifyou acted like a douche bag, dent (He has a special parking space­ I would have liked to see director An­ HurIyburIy is a film about the break­ people didn't like you. thony Drazan do a little bit more with the down oflanguage and communication. reserved for him) kid you not) and has The whole cast of She's AI! That will the 4th highest G. P. A. in the class. He film. He does create some good mo­ Each character tries to communicate have a long career as soap opera stars ments such as the scene where Eddie with another but their forms ofcommu­ gets dumped by his girlfriend, Taylor (Good looking people who can't act). Vaughan (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe), a shoe and Darlene (Robin Wright Penn) are in nication just don't match. Bonnie (Meg Freddie Prinze Jr' s has a style all his own. Ryan) communicates through sex, in for prom queen and one of the most bed, talking about distractions. It is ef­ Try it yourself! Open your eyes as wide fective because the camera underscores Mickey through sarcasm, and Phil despicable characters put on celluloid as you can, and act like you can't remem­ (more on that later) in favor of Brock their discussion by being "distracted" through violence. Only Eddie, the se­ ber what you were going to say, then mantic anchor of the film, understands Hudson (Matthew Lillard) acastmem­ itself-we see shots of the characters' speak as monotone as possible. Practice that there is a level of meanIng beneath ber from MTV's The Real World. hands, the wall, etc. everyday and wro :illOWS! maybe you will what one is talking about. He likes to Lillard's rendition of Hudson is the The film is repetitious-in the middle, one day star in really poor movies about play word games and find exact mean­ only true funny part of the film. He one year passes, and virtually everything high school when you're 23. ings of words from the dictionary. Of does his best imitation ofPuck, a once is the same as it was a year ago, and the She IS All That suffers from lack of same problems have reemerged. This course, as Hurlyburly dictates, he will . real cast member from The Real originality, cliches and predictability. World, and the snippets of the show cyclical structure feeds into the underly- never find the true meaning. Watch Zack struggle over which Ivy RATING: (out of 4 stars) ***1/2 are out of sight. League school to pick. Oh No! The kids Zack claims that with the right boy­ don't even go to class, they just hang out friend and the right look, anyone can in the courtyard and smoke cigarettes and be prom queen. There's a bet. His drink Diet Cokes. Note to the reader; Just I~ CONNA CIT YOU friends pick the girl and he's got six a suggestion mind you, ifyou see the film, weeks to tum her into the prom queen. I don't think Pizza before hand is a good They pick Laney Boggs (Rachael idea. If you see the film, you'll under­ Leigh Cook) the brooding artist, who stand, but my advice to you is, don't see SUCKA dresses in paint stained rags, hates the the film. RATING: (out of 4 stars) * INAME THE STATUE CONTEST WINNERS I "My ho better have my money" -Supeifly

KirnZern, pictured here, This Thursday! won a $25 gift certificate to the book 7:00 pm Olin Auditorium store for her entry, Gilda February 4, 1998 Estelle Don't be a Sucka Page 7 The Grizzly SPORTS February 2, 1999

Swimming Suffers UC Men's Basketball Loss to F&M First in Conference

points before the half. Yet, Stephanie Restine finish in the 200 butterfly ment with a time of 10:54.80, Kim Inglot Washington cut the lead to Staff Writer with a time of 2:26.46, while freshman Pete Sports Editor just four points before the Drunkenmiller bettered his 200 On Saturday, January 30, while Donohue blew away final buzzer sounded. individual medley time with The Ursinus men's basket­ the Ursinus Swimming the competition in the 500 Barrett led the scoring 2:16.60. ball team improved their teams were defeated by freestyle, clocking in at with 29 points and grabbed Although the Ursinus team record to 9-8 overal1 and 5-2 strong Franklin and 5:39.15. Freshman Lind­ a career and game-high 15 was well aware of their tough in the Centennial Conference Marshall squads. Currently say Glah continued to rebounds. Meanwhile , competition before the meet, with a win over Washington second in the Centennial dominate the sprinters, freshman Alan Karafin con­ the team remained enthusias­ College 80-84 on Saturday, Conference, the Diplomats winning the 100 freestyle tributed 17 points, sopho­ tic at the opportunity for indi­ Jan. 30. The Bears hold on to bested the UC men by a in 59.54. more Luther Owens 16, and vidual progress. Beaulieu first place in the conference score of 117 to 69 and the Making improvements junior Chris Ciunci 10. commented, "Our goals indi­ with the win. women by 138 to 68. on their prior performances The Bears will travel to vi dually were to qualify for Ursinus, led by sophomore The Diplomats estab­ for the women were Knothe Muhlenberg on Tuesday. Championships and to do our Rich Barrett, was up by 17 lished several pool records in the 1,000 freestyle best." throughout the competition . (12:06.05,) freshman Classmate MacConnell . A junior at F&M, Steve Natalie MacConnell in the added, "Overall, the team was Miller bested the Elliot Pool 500 freestyle (5:58.30,) really spirited. It's near the record in both the 1,000 and freshman Shanna end ,of the season, and every­ freestyle and the 500 Beaulieu in the 200 back­ one is really tired. But at the freestyle, while freshman stroke (2:35.78.) meet, everyone pulled it to­ Suzanne Daly took that Sophomore Chris gether and really focused on honor in the 200 breast­ Calderelli dominated for their races. " stroke. the Ursinus men, prevail­ The UC Swim teams have Leading the way for the ing in the 50 freestyle their next meet on Wednes­ Ursinus women were seniors (23.29) and in the 100 day, February 3 away against Lynn Knothe and Kelly freestyle (51.53.) Senior Centennial Conference oppo­ Donohue. Knothe pulled Russ Whelan improved on nent Bryn Mawr. out an exciting first place his 1,000 freestyle achieve-

Rich Barret (Left) and Chris Ciunci (Right)

Women's Basketball Snaps Losing Streak

McCarthy and senior Jen Ursinus. Goane scored 20 at Center) scored a lay-up hard and took their first Mahoney led Ursinus, scor­ points, while McCarthy with one second remaining Ted Schaffer lead of ing 14 and 13 points respec­ scored 17 points and grabbed to send Sports Editor the tively. Freshman Katie eight rebounds. the game game on Shearer also chipped in with Finally, on Saturday, After losing to Washing­ into over­ a lay-up 10 points. Ursinus notched a Centen­ ton College 66-60 last Tues­ time. But b y Then, the Lady Bears nial Conference victory, day, the Ursinus women's unfortu­ sopho­ snapped a three game losing pounding Dickinson 87-62. basketball team bounced nately m 0 r e streak on Thursday by beat­ McCarthy scored a career­ back to beat Immaculata 63- the addi­ Devon ing Immaculata College 63- high 32 points and pulled 56 on Thursday, and tionalpe­ P I urn 56. Freshman Liz Potash down 15 rebounds. The Lady Dickinson 87-62 on Satur­ riod be­ wit h scored eight points and hit Bears never looked back, af­ day. longed to 3:11 re­ two clutch three pointers as ter a 17-4 run midway through Tuesday's loss to Wash­ Wash­ maining Ursinus rolled. Sophomore the first halfput Di ckinson in ington College was a tough ington, in regu­ Nikki DiMascio and Fresh­ the hole. one, as the Lady Bears were a s lation. man Kim Forys each made a Aside from McCarthy'S unable to pull out an over­ Ursinus Senior three pointer. career game, Ursinus was led time victory. After trailing lost 66- Ke 11 y Shana Goane and by senior Tracy Disanto with for most of the game, 60. lVfcCuthy McCarthy paved the way for 11 points,andGoanewith 10 Ursinus continued to play (Photo pins. Page 8 The Grizzly SPORTS February 2,1999 UC Wrestlers Win Two Out of Three

Kim Inglot Sports Editor The Ursinus wrestling team won two matches and lost the third at a quadrangular meet at Swarthmore on Saturday, Jan. 30. The Bears defeated Swarthmore 40-7 and Washington & Lee 36-6. Then, Ursinus dropped a 18-16 battle to Western Maryland. Seniors Donny Asper (Photo at Right) and Nate McElhaney won in all three matches, as did sophomore Josh Moyer. Moyer and McElhaney also posted pins against Swarthmore. The Bears wrestle Muhlenberg on Feb. 3.

UC Gymnastics Overcomes Navy

St~phanie Restine StafJWnter

In front of a capacity crowd The UrSInus team was faced wIth qUIte on Saturday, January 30, the UrSInus a scare when sophomore Lauren GymnastIcs Team bested DivISIon III McNamee faced senous InJUry. Fortu­ opponent, Navy, In a non-conference nately, McNamee was able to leave the competItIon. The Lady Bears scored equIpment by her own volItIon and IS a total of 168.0750 currently under pOInts, whIle Navy medlcal attentlon mustered only The Bears, al- 144.1000. though VISIbly Freshman shaken by the aCC1- Christina N g domI­ dent, were able to nated the meet for regaIn composure Ursinus, demonstrat­ and stIll prevaIl over Ing strength, good Navy. form, and grace. Teammate With a 9.1 on vault, sophomore Cheryl an 8.475 on bars, a Wetzel com­ 9.0 on beam, and a mented, "It was a 9.25 on floor, Ng really rough meet. posted the high scores It (McNamee'S on all events for both accident) was one teams. Accordingly, of those unfortu­ Ng won the indIvidual nate things that just all-around competition with a total of happens. Lauren will probably be able to 35.825. come back this season when she's ready, Freshman Bndget Young (Photo at both physically and em ott on ally ." Center) was also an important factor Ursinus Gymnastics travels to Cortland in the win, scoring an 8.4 on bars and for its next competition on Saturday, Feb­ an 8.35 on beam. Classmate Jumaah ruary 6. Johnson rebounded with a 9.15 on floor.