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P r ATI IDCC Stu(*ent close to fame Lawrence Personals are back! Get Men’s Soccer off to strong start ■ C A I U K C ) and Tribek / Page 2 OP/ED your quarter’s worth / Page 4 SPORTS with weekend sweep / Page 8 Smoking ban hurts (Mege Lawrence to expand Avenue businesses Bjorklunden David Judge $5 million, with current needs push­ Doris Kim The ordinance was overwhelm­ smokers themselves. They took the for T k t e m r i f n ing the extension forward. Staff Writer ingly approved, said Kurt Eggebrecht, job here knowing there would be a health officer for the Appleton smoking, and they knew they could Bjorklunden staff received average requests for 200 students per week­ Health Department. "There was a lot smoke behind the bar when they Bjorklunden, Lawrence’s off-cam­ Business losses in local bars and end this month alone. Over 20 groups restaurants have been striking since of concern about the consequences it wanted. Now they have to go outside pus retreat facility, hosted 1,400 stu­ would have on businesses, but there whenever they have a free moment.’’ are already waitlisted for trips, and the instatement of a citywide smoking dents and faculty members in 65 dif­ others are already trying to claim ban July 1. For some on College were two public hearings on the mat­ "People that went into bars real­ ferent clubs, teams, and classes last ter and one independent hearing ized that they would be amongst space throughout the year. Avenue, even staying open has year, according to facility statistics. Bjorklunden director Mark Breseman before the election, held to discuss smokers," commented Lawrence stu­ On average this came out to 40 or become a struggle — only thirteen is hopeful that this popularity will these concerns." dent Olia Shapel. "But now, if you more students per trip. Those num­ weeks since the ban went into effect. speed up the project. "One of the dri­ Bars — especially on College walk down College Avenue at night, bers are already on the rise this year, With patrons no longer permitted to ving forces behind this addition is Avenue — have not been as accepting you have no choice but to walk and the University is currently smoke in these establishments, the student and faculty interest," said of the smoking ordinance. Dr. Jekyll's, through clouds of smoke from people exploring ideas to expand the retreat consequent drop in income is undeni­ Breseman. a bar frequented by many Lawrence smoking outside the bars." facility to deal with the growing prob­ able. The dramatic negative effect on "Some students are skeptical students, has lost 30% of business This new strong and adamant lem. While still in the pre-planning local business income has forced about the proposed expansion," said since the ordinance has been in effect, public voice against the smoking ban stages, this could make Bjorklunden Appleton's citizens to rethink the Hall, for fear that the expansion will with a gross loss of $24,000. Using the and the thousands of signatures in "a much more versatile facility," smoking ordinance. This ban was on alter the experience and memories for same direct legislation that brought favor of a revote cannot be ignored. An according to James Hall, student and the ballot of the last public election in others. To avoid this, LU has hired the April 2005, in which a large majority the smoking ordinance to the public election will take place for citizens to former Bjorklunden employee. election, bars and restaurants have vote on the issue, but the question architectural firm Miller Wagner voted in favor of it. But the damages Currently, Bjorklunden can house Coenen McMahon, the original been urging their customers to sign remains when that will be. While local up to 60 guests. Most weekend trips have compelled local businesses to designers of the lodge. for a revote. Dr. Jekyll's itself received bars have been fighting to get a spe­ involve two separate groups, which collect thousands of signatures to Project members hope this expan­ more than 5,000 signatures in rela­ cial separate election — to be held can overburden the residence space as demand a revote. sion will produce more weekend visits tively short time. sooner than the next public election well as classroom facilities. The pro­ Appleton's local Clean Air Works and attendance to summer artistic organization brought the ordinance to "More than 20 bars are listed in held in April — the city council has posed expansion would allow an extra the litigation in the lawsuits filed, remained hesitant since it would cost sessions. The expansion would also public attention last year, after it was 40 students per weekend, letting in double the housing space for summer originally voted down in the city's stating the adopted legislation was $30,000 of taxpayers' money. more people per group or three or not permitted under state statutes," "At the rate of these losses, many visitors as well as adding capacity for common council. Clean Air Works is a more groups per weekend. In addition four more summer staffers. national organization calling for said Assistant City Attorney Chris of College Avenue’s nice little bars to expanding residential space, the Behrens. will be gone," said Teske. "We cannot At present, there is no project smoke-free work environments for the campaign hopes to create a large new timetable due to lack of funding. safety of the workers' health. By col­ While the intent of the smoking wait. We want an election in multipurpose classroom, another ordinance was to protect workers in December. Otherwise, the bars may However, the Board of Trustees has lecting a sufficient amount of signa­ seminar room adding double the orig­ begun a $5 million fund-raising cam­ their work environment as well as the not be around. And even if the vote tures in favor of the ordinance, — inal space, an observation deck, a paign for the project. If funding is patrons' well being, not all employees were to go in our favor, it may be more more than 15% of the number of votes computer lab, and a mud room for sci­ secured immediately, project mem­ or customers have received the ban than 6 months before we start seeing in the last governor election — the ence groups. The project would also bers believe it could be completed as willingly. more realistic numbers." involve an outdoor deck with a view of ordinance was secured through direct early as June 2007. The board is also legislation on the ballot. The smoking "My employees are not happy The issue is to be brought to the the lake, added storage and mechani­ with this smoking ban," said Jekyll's Appleton City Council at a public planning to create a new endowment ban in all local bars and restaurants cal rooms, expanded parking, and an fund strictly for Bjorklunden to owner Ron Teske. "Many of them are hearing this week. elevator. has been in effect since July 1. ensure further developments in years Project estimates place the cost at Lawrence students celebrate Rosh to come. Hashanah and Ramadan

Liz Tubman Rosh Hashanah is an important "Life continues as normal," said for B r t i w w c t o symbolic tradition in the Jewish faith. student Daniyal Noorani. "It just hap­ Along with Yom Kippur, Rosh pens automatically. At home it's a fes­ Hashanah is one of the most impor­ tive time with a family atmosphere, This week, people around the tant holidays of the entire year, anal­ but it's harder when you're away." world observed and celebrated Rosh ogous with Christmas in terms of Fasting is a significant aspect of Hashanah and Ramadan, two holi­ importance and significance. Ramadan and the Islamic faith. As days with special significance for "It's hard when you're away from one of the "Five Pillars" of Islam, fast­ Jewish and Muslim students on cam­ home in a different place," remarked ing helps form the basis and founda­ pus. Despite being away from family Weiss. Despite having to celebrate tion of their faith. and friends, students still managed to away from the familiarity of home "We are willing to give up worldly celebrate and remain true to their and family, members of Hillel enjoyed things like food and water for Allah faiths during these meaningful times. the festivities together, attending ser­ because he asks," explains Noorani. The Jewish holiday Rosh vices in celebration of the new year. "It's the least we can do for him." Hashanah was celebrated on Tuesday, Students will also "break the fast" Ramadan is part of the lunar October 4. Rosh Hashanah is the together after Yom Kippur is over. Islamic calendar, starting between Jewish New Year. The holiday's name Hillel, which is open to Jews and gen­ October 4th and 5th and ending on means "head of the year" in Hebrew. tiles alike, often provides opportuni­ the first moon of the new month. The The Jewish calendar begins in ties to celebrate Jewish events and biggest celebration of all comes at the Photo courtesy of Alex Week autumn and is based on the phases of activities, with Friday-night meetings end of Ramadan, when families and the moon, unlike the Gregorian calen­ to celebrate the Sabbath, rides to local friends join together to break the fast. dar, which is used by much of the synagogues, and campus programs Noorani is a member of the Western world. around Jewish holidays. Muslim Students Association, also "Rosh Hashanah is a happy time October is also a significant time known as SALAM. The main goal of of celebration," said Claire Weiss, a for Muslims, who are observing the group is to enlighten other stu­ There will be a memorial service for member of the Jewish student organi­ Ramadan this month. Ramadan is a dents about the Islamic faith. They zation Hillel, Rosh Hashanah is part holy month of the Islamic calendar, hope to address stereotypical views of Kwabeno "Kobby" Buanya on Thursday, of the "High Holidays," and is cele­ when Muslims traditionally fast from Muslims in the media and clarify brated in conjunction with Yom sunrise to sunset. They try to be more Islam and what it stands for. During October 13 ot 1 1:10 a.m. in the Kippur on October 13. Yom Kippur, disciplined with themselves during this coming year the MSA group at Lawrence Memorial Chapel. which translates as "Day of this holy time and are a little stricter Lawrence hopes to hold regular meet­ Atonement," is a much more solemn with their everyday behavior. ings with question-and-answer ses­ occasion. During this time, people Ramadan is considered holy because sions and bring in speakers to help atone for the sins of the past year the Quran is thought to have been clear up misconceptions about the through fasting. revealed by God during this month. Islamic faith. THE LAWRENTIAN

2 ™FEATURES ______FRIDAY. OCTOBER 7. 200A Tim Ruberton almost good Small advocates enough to be on JEOPARDY! grassland protection Hannah Jastram businessman, a hydrologist, and a sixth- fo r Tku Lawnmd— generation rancher speaking of the impor­ Regina Siefert long waits, a few corny contestant Once prospective contestants tance of preserving the wild areas of New fo r 7 b LamnaUm coordinators, a written test of 50 of make it through the qualification Mexico. One interviewee criticized the the show's hardest clues, and quite a process, the show's organizers decide "Has anyone ever been to New Bush administration's use of the phrase bit of nail biting. Out of the 80-90 peo- whether they'll appear on the show. If Mexioo?' "states' rights," noting that the state of Some Lawrentians may not be they want them, the agents will let Nathan Small asked this question of New Mexico wishes to protect its wilder­ aware that the ever-popular game them know in a FedEx delivery a group of about 15 audience members ness but the national government presses show JEOPARDY! has a college edi­ explaining the good news. "If not," Tuesday evening. I tentatively raised my forward regardless. tion. Many more will be surprised and Ruberton said, "you get icy silence." hand, vaguely remembering a family trip The DVD concluded by advocating excited to learn that one of our fellow The entire college tournament to Albuquerque. A young man in the technological innovation to perfect the students, the one and only Tim was taped between October 1st and group had been to Santa Fe. efficiency of alternative energy sources Ruberton, qualified to be on this pres­ 2nd, "two dinky days," as Ruberton Those places are nice, Small said. with the goal of self-sufficiency. It urged tigious program. put it. After the second week of not "But it's not New Mexico." viewers to consider the issue of oil drilling It was not meant to be, however, hearing back, all hope of making it Nathan Small works with the New in Otero Mesa as "not a question of eco­ for while he may have qualified to be onto the show began to fade. "The Mexico Wilderness Alliance, a grassroots nomics, but rather one of morality." The on the show, the taping deadline for silent treatment is cruel to the starry- environmental organization dedicated to parting image was President Bush's the series came and went without eyed optimist," he said, "but actually protecting the wilderness of New Mexico. address superimposed on an image of Ruberton hearing anything from the rather humane to people who have a Small 's appearance was part of a Midwest Otero Mesa. JEOPARDY! camp. But regardless of decent idea of their chances." outreach tour focusing on his group's cam­ Small paused to get a reaction from not being on the show, qualifying was When asked how he felt about not paign to preserve the Otero Mesa from the audience. "Heart wrenching," said one indeed a feat. making it onto the show, he admits harmful development man. Another was surprised that he had "I tend to retain large amounts of that he didn't think about it that "What I'd like to do with you all is to not heard of the issue before. Banishing utterly useless knowledge that is only much, and was satisfied with knowing give you a taste — literally," he said, ges­ this ignorance is what Small's tour is all of value for things like quiz shows," Photo by Nick Olson he did all he could do to be on the turing to the salsa he brought "give you a about Ruberton said when asked what made Pretender to the JEOPARDY! throne Tim Rubertonshow. Since he did qualify for the col­ taste of the land." Small answered some questions him decide to try out. "The fact that lege series, he is pretty confident that Small began by describing Otero before starting a slide show that high­ the college champion gets a hundred pie that came to try out, Ruberton he has a good chance of making it Mesa. At 1.2 million acres, it is North lighted the beauty of New Mexico in gen­ grand and a spot in the tournament of was one of nine at his audition site in onto the regular JEOPARDY! America's largest and wildest eral and Otero Mesa in particular. Scenes champions — which is worth Memphis to make it. "They don't tell Program someday. "Which, as Ken Chihuahuan Desert grassland. Small of colorful mountains, a pristine rivei; and $250,000 to the winner — certainly you your score, the passing score, or Jennings showed ... can be a much compared grasslands to Wisconsin's own wildlife were punctuated by quotes from sweetens the pot.” anything else," said Ruberton. "They more lucrative prospect," the game wetlands. "They're veiy easy to develop... the likes of Aldo Leopold and Howard As stated before, qualifying was don't want people to start judging show hopeful points out. But easy to lose them, really hard to replace Zahnhiser, prominent advocates of something to be proud of in itself. themselves against stated standards Ruberton notes that "it would have them." wildlife preservation. Aside from the pure luck of being one and, consequently, filing lawsuits. been nice to have the most ass- Oil and gas drilling threaten this Once the slides ended, Small handed of the names pulled out of a hat, People don't take defeat well in this kickingest party in school history piece of wilderness. "Drilling is not out blank sheets of paper. The group Ruberton had to struggle through country." around the end of term II." wildlife friendly," Small said. 'It’s definite­ began to write letters asking New Mexico ly not water friendly." This is of especial senator Jeff Bingaman to introduce legis­ concern for Otero Mesa because, accord­ lation in support of protecting Otero Mesa ing to Small's data, the land has enough from oil and gas drilling. Small stressed drinking water to supply a large city for the longevity of the task of protecting WPR takes control of WLFM 50 years. Small then played a DVD that wilderness, echoing the words of showed images of the unspoiled Otero Zahnhiser: "We are not dealing with a Mesa and, in contrast, wilderness of other "When we heard that, our jaws hit Manager Larry Dahlke did indicate a vanishing wilderness. We are working for areas spoiled by drilling. a wilderness for ever." . l'~ = - 4 P ® a the table. We said we would be inter­ willingness to compromise with WPR. ^ DVD oontajngd clips pf a small ested and would come back later to Dahlke said about the transfer, L o o k in g | talk about it." "WPR had only planned an extension The deal according to Slaats of their programming day by four b a c k a t 9 called for WPR to assume control and hours. Free Tibet group operation of the station effective Sept. "I think the Lawrence adminis­ Freshman James McDaniel will lead 1 with Lawrence retaining the FCC tration saw an opportunity to get JingLin Huang L a w re n Staff Writer the Lawrence chapter, and had previous­ license and maintenance of the trans­ WLFM cleared from their budget by ly started a chapter in his high school in mitter. eliminating Larry Page's position and Alabama. McDaniel says that over 40 As a consequence of the transfer passing on equipment upkeep to When one thinks of Tibet, it's the people have signed up for his mailing list of operations, Director of WPR." mountains that first come to mind. The so far. Broadcasting Larry Page was fired by In terms of hours of student pro­ Dalai Lama, Buddhist monks, and the On a more personal note, McDaniel Lawrence with student hours reduced gramming, 5 to 7 p.m. each evening Chinese region's contentious political sit­ explained that, 'My hope is to continue from 96 hours of programming per would be classical with weekend slots uation often come second. working for awareness of Human rights week to 23. opened up to students from 5 p.m. to 1 In fact, some students feel strongly violation in hopes that one day China will ■— b Q j I m JA-J Page could not be reached for a.m. enough about the political issue to come change." comment. Also under the agreement, equip­ together to form an official club. These A list of possible group activities Management structure begins ment is put into WPR's control and It seems the most recent change to politically concerned students are the include writing letters to the govern­ with Glenn Slaats as Station placed on a regular maintenance pro­ the WLFM format was not the first to members of the new Lawrence chapter of ments of the United States and Chinese, Manager, Dick Knapinski will be gram. occur without the knowledge of the the global organization Students for a engaging in environmental community Program Producer and host for a That point causes concern for student body. This Lawrentian article Free Tibet. service, and promoting care toward local nightly news radio show for the cam­ summer manager Todd Niquette. from the fall of 1990 details the As an individual chapter, the group communities and the environment. pus and community. "We have a really advanced process by which WPR, until just this plans to raise awareness of human rights McDaniel invites interested students Slaats also said that he is looking (sound) board in there. Larry's theory year, came to operate WLFM. violations in China in hopes of effecting to contact him via e-mail. into involving three or four student was that we needed a really good change through non-violent means. As of Sept. 1, WLFM, Lawrence managers who would run the week­ board to do what we wanted to. University's formerly student-run end student programming. "That board is better than most Professor of Christian Thought to radio station, is now being operated "We were not looking to take over professional radio stations. Let's say, by Wisconsin Public Radio. the station when we started talking, under the contract, they say we need In a move termed extraordinary but we're not going to tum down a to replace a board elsewhere, guess speak at Lawrence by WPR officials, Lawrence gift." where the board’s going to go." James Hall schools of Harvard and the University of University Dean of Faculty Leonard This dramatic change of events Slaats denied that would happen fo r Tto Ltwnmtita Chicago. A specialist in the history of Thompson turned over control of began last spring as negotiations saying that the schedule is to main­ evangelicalism and its ties to anti-intel- WLFM to WPR in June. between WPR and Lawrence over its tain already existing equipment, not lectualism, Noll will spend most of Thompson declined comment dur­ affiliation in the state public radio to raid on station for its parts. Wheaton College professor Mark Noll Tuesday visiting with faculty and stu­ ing a phone interview this week ask­ network began. Dahlke an Niquette both agree will be on campus Tuesday to present his dents to discuss the apparent difficulties ing for The Lawrentian to wait two WPR management was restruc­ that the timing on the part of the uni­ lecture, "Jesus Christ and the Life of the in reconciling the worlds of religion and weeks to speak to him until all paper­ turing its programming that was to versity to work out the details of the Mind: Very Old Landmarks for academia. work with the radio station transfer run on WLFM. agreement in the summer was not Navigating Very Modem Dilemmas" in Noll will give his lecture in the chapel was complete. Under WPR's plan, WLFM was to coincidental. Memorial Chapel. at 11:10 a.m. and will speak again in the become a part of WPR's talk show ori­ "It boils down to public image. Though not a part of the Lawrence According to Glenn Slaats, Wriston Auditorium at 6:45 p.m. The sec­ WLFM's new station manager, he was ented "Ideas Network." $60,000 is a drop in the bucket to the Convocation Series, this lecture has a ond talk, sponsored by LCF, is in a contract renewal meeting in June The original plan of WPR was to university" said Niquette. wide base of support within the universi­ entitled'Has Christianity Done More with Thompson and three or four extend its broadcast day to 4 p.m. cut­ "It was well-timed on their part. ty, including Main Hall Forum, the reli­ Harm Than Good in America?" Both other people. ting the afternoon concert show origi­ My perception is that they didn't gious studies department, and Lawrence addresses will include question-and- "They asked us, Would you con­ nating at WLFM by five hours. want students involved in the deci­ Christian Fellowship. answer sessions, as these subjects are sider taking over the operation of the The plan met with opposition in sion making," said Dahlke. Noll is the professor of Christian sure to arouse the interest of many station. the spring from WLFM's student thought at Wheaton, and recently served Lawrentians and community members. managers, though then General as visiting professor at the divinity THE LAWRENTIAN

FftinAY, o n n R P7 B FEATURES 1 Coffee with Lawrence Fellow Christopher Stone address­ Annette Thornton es environmental issues in Convocation Bonnie Alger an MFA in acting, but wasn't accepted," Thornton is currently teaching says Thornton. "That's when I realized Freshman Studies, which she is epjoying. April West Stone began by referencing a paper that's not my calling. My calling is to It's allowing me to meet a lot of faculty," far ItitM w to that had greatly impacted him. The Having moved to Kansas as a high teach." Thornton became involved in a she says. During winter term, she will be author, a physician, alleged, "the earth school student, theatre arts fellow program combining theater theory and co-teaching Acting I and choreographing Christopher Stone posed the ques­ has cancer, and that cancer is man." He Annette Thornton stayed in-state for her performance, which she describes as "a the conservatory opera, Mozart's 'The tion "Do we value whales more in the stated that humans, as the reigning first two pursuits in higher education, great fit" T like to think, How does theo­ Magic Flute." In the spring, she will be co- ocean or cm a plate?' at Tuesday’s convo­ species on the planet, have to consider earning both her bachelor s and master's ry affect what we do on stage?” teaching American Musical Theater with cation, entitled "Mending the Earth: how the population expansion occurs at degrees from Wichita State University. It was Thornton's connection to Kathy Privatt Ethical Issues in Healing the Global the expense of many other organisms. She then began her career as a high Lawrence professor Kathy Privatt that What's in store for Thornton after Environment." Speaking in Memorial Some examples of this are soil erosion school French teacher, while simultane­ helped her land the fellowship here. Lawrence? ’T do see myself being at a Chapel, Stone touched upon overpopula­ and overgrazing. ously running a dance studio of 200 stu­ 'Three years ago, at CU, I had a colleague place like Lawrence, a small liberal arts tion, deforestation, damage to the oceans, In addressing overpopulation, Stone dents. The studio offered classes in vari­ who had met Kathy Privatt at a confer­ college," she says. 'It's difficult to imagine and what can and should be done about declared it is not the problem it had pre­ ous styles of dance, and helped supple­ ence," she says. "Kathy had e-mailed not teaching. I also want to help other these issues. viously been assumed to be because pro­ ment Thornton's schoolteaching job. Tve them to ask if they were returning to the people become better teachers." Thornton As a prelude to Stone's convocation, duction increases proportionally to cur­ always taught," she says. conference. My colleague said no, and also has made it a goal to publish her dis­ Lawrence student Jesse Dochnahl per­ rent population. Increased production, It wasn't until college that Thornton introduced me to Kathy via e-mail." The sertation, a study on German dance formed a modem piece on saxophone and however, creates problems in and of itself, started her study of dance. She became two decided to room together at the con­ mime performer Lotte Goslar. "I'm really electronics, followed by Dean of the including greenhouse gases and toxic particularly interested in mime, and had ference and got very well. "We had found interested in telling stories, and am com­ Faculty David Burrows' introduction of waste. Stone continued by discussing the the good fortune of studying with famed a colleague for life; we knew we’d stay mitted to telling women's stories," she Stone and his various accomplishments. depletion in ocean biodiversity and the French mime Marcel Marceau, over the connected." says. A law professor at the University of increased number of newly discovered course of four summers. "Mime is about When the Lawrence Fellows pro­ What else would she like the Southern California, Stone is considered creatures being harmed. expanding and shrinking time,” says gram was approved, Privatt suggested Lawrence community to know about her? to have great influence on contemporary Stone's answer to these problems is Thornton. "The temporal element is fasci­ that Thornton apply for the position. "I do Hawaiian hula," she says. And, like environmental ethics. He is an estab­ bioremediation: the use of biological nating!'' "There are very few postdoctoral posi­ many of the other dellows, she owns a lished author and has worked for a num­ agents, such as bacteria or plants, to She was accepted to the University of tions in the arts in the United States," dog. "Her name is Nani, which is ber of governmental agencies. He is a remove or neutralize contaminants. Colorado in Boulder for doctoral study. "I says Thomtoa "It's really exciting having Hawaiian for "beautiful.' She's five-and-a- member of the Commission on Stone's conclusion emphasized the loved theater, and tried twice to apply for a woman president, and someone who's a half and so sweet!" Thornton smiles. Environmental Law of the World importance of morals — what humans kindred spirit." Conservation Union and serves on the are obligated, or ought to do. Stone editorial boards of Environmental Ethics, asserted that the problems of today can­ Environmental Conservation, and the not be left for later generations. "Some Apollon: better than most Greek Journal of Economics and Development. things we’ve inherited are like family restaurants in Europe jewels," he said. Jeff Ostroski, Adam Kolb $21 for an entree. There are only two makes Apollon worth checking out — vegetarian options: Greek salad and even Prof. Maravolo approves. Prices and Phil Keith spanakopita, a traditional spinach pas­ are very modest too, ranging from $15 for f b t M M S M try. Aside from that, the menu has a to $50 a bottle. The Foris Pinot Noir variety of dinners, which come with ($30) went very well with our meals There's a reason why Apollon soup and salad. and had subtle flavors of cherry, rose claims its food to be "as the Gods They say that you can judge a petal, and spices. intended." Located at 207 N. Appleton restaurant by its bread, and this state­ We found Apollon to be a great St. across from the Appleton Public ment definitely holds true for Apollon. restaurant, but a little pricy. It is an Library, this classy Greek restaurant is One of the most notable entries was ideal place to go on a date, or for going a great place for a date or a formal the shrimp and lamb tenderloin combi­ out with the parents when they're in gathering of friends. nation ($17.95). If you've never had town. You should plan on spending The building itself is rather small, lamb, you definitely should try between $15 and $20 per person plus and this combined with dim lighting Apollon's. They recommend ordering it tip, and more if you order wine. The ser­ helps to create a very intimate atmos­ medium to medium rare which makes vice is very courteous and knowledge­ phere. While this environment is great the lamb very tender and flavorful. The able and will make sure you and your for dates, it can get a bit noisy some­ filet mignon with mushroom cream party have an enjoyable evening. times if the restaurant is busy. Apollon sauce ($21.95) was also veiy good. The also has live piano music, depending on sauce was particularly well suited to Apollon Restaurant the night. the beef and gave it a more complex fla­ 207 N. Appleton St. The menu features a great selec­ vor. Appleton, WI 54911 tion of Greek cuisine, but is a bit on the As if die dinner menu wasn't good 920-739-1122 Photo by Cora Schroeder pricy side for a college student — $12- enough, the wine menu definitely http://www.apollonrestaurant.com/ Christopher Stone gives a lecture at Tuesday's convocation. Featured Athlete: Joy Manweiler Wanna see more of Sophomore Joy Manweiler is off to an amazing start this year for the LU cross country team. She Andrew Jackson? has paced the Viking women in every meet, won Midwest Conference Performer of the Week honors twice, and had a feature article in the Post-Crescent and all the while being a double degree student.

Name: Joy Manweiler Year: Sophomore Majors: B.M. Music Education, B.A. Theatre Arts Hometown: Princeton, WI Favorite race of the year (and why): St. Norbert. "It felt great to let people know what level I intend to compete at this year and having Lawrence students there to cheer us on was also fun." Favorite drinking fountain on campus: "The one in the entryway at Alex." Secret to success: "If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret." Hilda or Sandy?: "Hilda for breakfast, Sandy for all other meals." The Lawrentian news section Is seek­ Other: "Please try to attend as many athletic events as you can. They are a lot of fun, and the athletes ing sports writers. Write for us and Photo by Nick Olson really appieciate it!!!" get paid. Featured Athlete Joy Manweiler. THE LAWRENTIAN iTTnDTAT Q 4______OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY OCTOBER 7. 2QQA Radiohead and PointCounterpoint Evolution & Intelligent Design The Roots to play Ben Pauli isms today, but that evolution is still hap­ for 7b L a w re n tia n pening and can even be observed in real surprise Haiper When opposites agree time (as in ’Die Beak of the Finch"). Moreover, a number of characteris­ Mike Papincak the separation of church and state. Science is not tics of extant organisms suggest evolu­ for Tka Lawrentian By teaching something like intelli­ show tomcnow tionary tinkering as the ultimate creator, gent design, which has been related as opposed to some supreme architect of to religion and creationism, you are fdhtased Peter Gillette life. Why, for example, did our grand cre­ Opinion ColumM Separation of going against this simple principle. The recent events involving the law­ ator leave us with a largely useless Religion and anything related to it suit in Dover, Pena over the teaching of appendix? Why do whales have finger C h u d i and State should be kept private and only so-called intelligent design as an alterna­ Well, no, not really at all. I am mere­ bones inside their flippers? Why are taught in the churches or private tive to evolutionary theory has again ly demonstrating the first principle of My opinion on evolution vs. intel­ there flightless birds with awkward, non­ institutions. I truly believe that we raised the issue of the roles of Darwinian successful campus advertising: ligent design being taught in public functioning wings? Despite these glaring were designed by evolution that has evolution and religious theories in public 1. If what you're advertising schools is rather simple: I do not problems with intelligent design, per­ occurred over millions if not billions schools. The teaching of intelligent really isn't all that "cool," don't be believe that anything involving reli­ haps the most troubling aspect is the fact of years — not thousands of years, as design in public schools as a critique of afraid to embellish— to "lie," even— gion or the ideas of religion should be that intelligent design is simply not sci­ creationists would support. I believe and alternative to evolutionary theory is by pretending it's for something taught in public schools. I believe in ence, but rather religion, and therefore in science — it can be tested, it can be both an affront to the separation of "cooler." should not be taught in a science class­ proven, it can be church and state and an insult to the You see, tomorrow night, at 8 p.m. in room. Science is based on observation, explained. Intelligent teaching of science in general. Harper Hall (in the conservatory), I have logic, and the ability to test hypotheses. design seems to me an Intelligent design suggests that life my senior trumpet recital. Intelligent design is based on faith and is effort by the religious is too complex to have been created sim­ Recitals have a way of inciting anx­ utterly untestable and is, therefore, inap­ to get some sort of God ply by random genetic mutation and iety in Connies. What if nobody shows propriate for a science class. Citizens in taught in schools, and variability and that, therefore, some sort up? every school district need to be more vig­ I do not think this is of intelligent being must have had a It's all about advertising. But who ilant and involved in order to ensure that right. Science is hand in the process. 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Make your good friends Sunday school, then ories do, indeed, know that their friendship is contingent let them teach it. have gaps and upon their attendance of your event However, it doesn't Consider these, though, the secrets to problems that seem that way at this campus advertising success for those should be time. addressed. The who have no friends: 2. If you advertise on Facebook overwhelming majority of evi­ and then talk about the event with The Lawrentian is Beth- someone in real life, never, ever ask dence, however, Eat your damn illustrates that them if they got the Facebook reviving an old fea­ not only has evo­ invite. so d a! ture: The 250 lution produced I learned this the hard way recently. You see, "Facebook" and "real life" must Personals! For just the complexity Willing to make out with we see in organ- be kept as far away from one another as a quarter, we’ll print Ben Pauli possible for either to be successful. Amy Uecke for a new 3. 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FRIDAY. OCTOBER 7 700.5 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS STAFF EDITORIAL Th e PHOTO POLL Lawrence Expands Lawrentian Phutes or ninjas?

Each new freshman class is subject to curiosity and specu­ lation, but this year's incoming students may be more conspic­ Editor in Chief: uous than ever before. The current freshman class is incompa­ Katharine Enoch rably larger than in recent years, and whether we view that inflow of new students as an advantage or a disadvantage, it Managing Editor: has certainly been having an effect on our campus. Reid Stratton The administration had planned to increase student enroll­ Layout Editor: ment gradually — over the course of about four years. However, Corin Howland several unforeseeable factors led to an unexpectedly high yield rate among accepted students this year. Associate Layout Editor: The admissions office received an unusually large pool of Karl Weber “UK, like, the feckin’ ninja, DUH!" applicants, but after communicating with other colleges, found Solomon Copy Chief: that other schools had also received many more applications Adam Berey than usual. It was therefore unlikely that Lawrence had simply become much more popular all of a sudden. Rather, it seemed Features Editor: that students were applying to more schools overall. Meghan McCallum However, it appears that Lawrence’s popularity has in fact risen. This year, the university arrived at the target enrollment News Editor: Beth McHenry number of 1,400 that Admissions thought we would not reach for another four years. Of course, we were not equipped to sup­ Associate News Editor: port such a large student body this year, and had to make some Emily Gonzalez last-minute adjustments. Everyone is a little cramped for space and attention. Opinions A Editorials Editor: We at The Lawrentian are dismayed by the prospect of Cory Robertson increased class sizes and longer waiting lists. The fact that the administration had to scramble at the last minute to staff addi­ A & E Editor: Paul Karner tional class sections and to deal with a higher demand on din­ "Go to www.realulrimatepower.net ing and housing services is cause for apprehension. But in light Sports Editor: for the a rawer * of the unforeseeable factors that the admissions office dealt Alex Week -Evan “ The OgrE” Meszaros with, they have made the right decisions. The only way they could have avoided such an influx of students would be if they Photo Editor: had not intended to increase enrollment at all. While it is a Sandi Schwert

shame that there was such a large increase this year, we sup­ Associate Photo Editor: port the decision to increase enrollment in the long run. Lou E Perella According to Dean of Admissions Steven Syverson, the deci­ sion was made in order to reinstate a more "traditional balance” Business Manager: between the college and the conservatory. In the '90s, Lawrence Corey Lehnert decided to increase enrollment within the conservatory so that Ad Manager: we would not need to bring in guests and community members Jon Horne in order to fill ensembles. Since then, our ratio of music msgors to non-music majors has been much higher. To the prospective Journalism Advisers: student, Lawrence has often appeared to be mainly a music Staff of the Appleton school. What admissions wanted to do was expand other depart­ Post-Crescent ments, so that they, too, could reach a more developed level. Campus Adviser: the pirate — ninjas don’t Making students with a wide variety of interests feel at Paul Shrode home here is both admirable and judicious. The combination of day on the calendar.” college and conservatory is by nature a grand scheme, and Lawrence keeps it about as small and personalized as can be. EDITORIAL POLICY: But a little expansion in other departments, to balance out the Editorial policy is deter­ domination of the music conservatory at this small college, is mined by the editor. Any opin­ more than welcome. Students of art, geology, and anthropology ions which appear unsigned are deserve just as many opportunities as students of music. While those of the majority of The it is healthy to have one or two signature programs, the stu­ Lawrention't editorial board. dents and faculty of every department are important to the Letters to the editor are intellectual environment. Surely the art department will never welcome and encouraged. The be as large as the conservatory, but with a little development, it editor reserves the right to edit and many other departments could add even more to our cam­ for style and space. Letters pus life than they do already. If that means tolerating a year of must be e-mailed to: lawrentian91awrence.edu. larger class sizes and longer waiting lists, it is all for the best. Submissions by e-mail should be text attachments.

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6 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY OCTOBER 7 2005 Artist spotlight Lawrence SaKophonist hits Katie Krych Ihe road with the GMO Veritas Est Rhck Jessica Vogt Doherty will participate in 72 of this Paul Kam er far T ltljw w Urn year's shows before returning for Winter Term classes in January. 'Hie group will Rock Columnist Sarah Page tour 21 states and spend a month in for ffeo liO T w te Bright lights glaring off brass horns, Japan. Doherty says he is looking for­ a house packed with smiling, eager faces, ward to celebrating his 21st birthday in l i e is about a ll the thunderous applause at the end of a Japan. "Hus is such an incredible oppor­ Katie Krych studies piano at the con­ number. For most aspiring musicians, tunity because it is a taste of what the life servatory here, but one of her great pas­ this is an experience they dream of For can say sions is Irish dance. Just weeks before of a road musician is really like," he says. junior Ben Doherty, this is reality. Instead "There is no way I could have let this pass this school year started, one of her dreams of returning to classes at the Con this fall, Sept. 13th marked the debut came true. me by." release of Los Angeles rock trio The the saxophonist from Alpharetta, Georgia Life on the road is much different Krych, a junior, had always wanted to will spend the next four months as a tour­ Like. After three years and three self­ dance in Riverdance, the enormously pop­ from anything Doherty could have expe­ released EPs these three lovely ladies ing member of the world-famous Glenn rienced at Lawrence. "At Lawrence, I ular Irish step dancing show. In late she says. She has danced with The Miller Orchestra. wasted no time signing to music August, she got a call asking her to be a played a wide variety of musical styles emperor Geffen Records, home of Chieftains and 'Die Trinity Irish Dance The dream became a reality one whereas the music I'm playing with the temporary replacement in the company. Company, a favorite group of hers. night in late August, when Doherty's blink-182, Limp Bizkit, and, yes, Under this arrangement, "they fly me GMO is all in the 1930s and '40s big band Ashlee Simpson. Despite the major TTns past summer, Krych was accept­ high school jazz instructor, Craig Stevens, tradition," Doherty says. "Were averag­ to where they need me, and then fly me ed into a choreography program in New e-mailed his former student that the big label hype, The Like seemed to offer a back home when the original dancer ing around six to seven shows a week and promising break from the rise of York City with many different kinds of band was looking for a sax player. Ten I sight-read about 75% of each show." returns," Krych explains. dancers and choreographers. The pro­ days later, Doherty was on stage with the media princesses who seem to pursue Krych’s interest in dance started at Lawrence saxophone professor music careers with as much personal gram "really wasn’t about learning how to orchestra in Akron, Ohio. But he almost Steven Jordheim recognizes the signifi­ the age of 7, when she started with tap dance better," she says. "It was more didn't make it there. After getting stuck zeal as a National Honor Society can­ and jazz lessons. At 13, she heard about cance of this for Doherty. "This is such a didate. I'm nonetheless slightly dis­ about exploring the world of choreogra­ in security and missing his flight, great opportunity for Ben, to be able to the Heritage Academy of Irish Dance, phy" In New York, she collaborated with Doherty just barely made it to his first heartened by the new album, titled which was just opening in Green Bay. "I play with fine professional musicians, "Are You Thinking What I'm Sean Curran, who has done choreography gig on time. "I was nervous enough as it travel extensively and experience the life joined and I was hooked ever since," she for Broadway shows, operas, and Irish was, but to throw in a missed flight on top Thinking?" as it fails to display a sin­ says. "Dance was just my thing." Soon of a touring musician," he said. cere artistic voice. dance companies. of everything was just horrible," said 'Undergraduate students are rarely pre­ thereafter, she discovered Riverdance on Later in the summer, Krych was a Doherty. "The concert went very well, The Like has developed an television, and ever since, she was "intent sented with such opportunities.” appealing sound derived from the safe counselor at Camp Rince Ceol, an Irish though. Once I got on stage, everything Additionally, Doherty has two fellow on dancing with them." dancing camp in the Catskill Mountains was fine. I even took a few solos." yet keen songwriting of Krych's work with her studio helped Lawrentians in the GMO: Allen guitarist/vocalist Z Berg. Harkening of New York State. Instead of being paid, The world-renowned jazz orchestra Cordingly 02 and Scott VanDomelen '94. strengthen her ability to capture an audi­ she took free private dance lessons with began on the East Coast in the late 1930s back to the easier-to-swallow tracks ence and won her lead roles in dance pro­ Together they make up three-fifths of the on Radiohead's "The Bends," "Are You the camp instructors, who are all profes­ with trombonist Glenn Miller. Their new five-member sax section. "So far I'm hav­ ductions. At 16, her instructors offered to sional or world champion dancers. After jazz sound, with an emphasized reed sec­ Thinking" is a significant accomplish­ support her if she chose to get more seri­ ing a really great time," said Doherty. "All ment for these young ladies. Yet, the camp, she attended two workshops with tion, as well as such hits as "In the Mood" the guys in the band have been really cool ous with Irish dance, and she accepted. Jean Butler, the original lead dancer in and "Tuxedo Junction," ushered in the album, in all of its glittering charm is "Irish dance is a really a hidden and I've really connected with a few of noticeably difficult to listen closely to. Riverdance. "Ever since I saw her in swing era. The present incarnation of the them. The overall experience has been world," Krych explains. "Competition is Riverdance I have always aspired to band has been touring worldwide for the "Are you thinking" begins with a your life." In North America there are extremely encouraging and reaffirming few songs that seem to be more akin to dance like her," she says. past 50 years, playing over 300 shows a for me in pursuing a performance career." about 300 competitions a year with Krych is looking forward to continue year. the edgy live sound that has been the almost 2000 competitors. The competitive working with Riverdance. "Dancers in face of The Like for the past four dancer competes 20 times a year. Dancers shows like Riverdance are all champion years. As it progresses, however, the start at the beginner level, and work their dancers," she says. And although she f On Wednesday, September 22, all dorms and small houses voted on lockingsound of the album shifts, however way up to the championship division. loves dance, Krych'jflans to graduate from hours, quiet hours, and smoking halos. The results are as follows. subtly, from song to song which draws Krych has been competing at the LU with a music education degree. one's attention away from the song- championship level in the Midwest, which Eventually, she wants to teach general Hall Locking Hours: writing and toward the production. By qualifies her for Oireachtas, the national music in a middle or elementary school. Colman Hall m idnight enlisting the help of producers Wendy competition. "Dancing at nationals gets "But after I graduate," she says, "I may Trever Hall m idnight Melvoin (of Prince and The Revolution your name out there and allows show take a year or two off to dance profession­ S a g e H a ll m idnight fame) and John Goodmanson (Death directors and bigwigs to see you perform," ally." Ormsby Hall m idnight Cab, Blonde Redhead), it seems that Plantz Hall m idnight the execs over at Geffen had their H ie tt H a ll m idnight sights set on a market and The Like Kohler Hall 11 p.m . were more or less a perfect fit. Draheim rtiidnight Not to compare these three artists Q u a d s m idnight with any of their, let's say, an-artistic labelmates. These girls, despite the Brokaw locks at 5 p.m. each day to reflect the office schedule. extensive and mildly seductive photo Small houses /813 East John, 300 South Meade, 128 North Union, and 217shoot filling the liner notes, are not North Union) remain locked 24 hours a day. ones to be so easily bought and sold. They have put in time with indepen­ Hall Quiet Hours: dent releases and DIY shows, but per­ Colman Hall Weekdays (Sunday-Thursday) 11 p.m. haps they could have used a bit more Weekends (Friday-Saturday) 1 a m of it all. The Like had barely graduat­ ed from high school when they signed Sage HallWeekdays 11 p.m. to Geffen in 04 and suddenly the story W e e k e n d s 1 a.m. of a promising collective poised to challenge the just-add-water success Hiett Hall Weekdays m idnight of their MTV female counterparts W e e k e n d s 1 a.m. seems to be slipping into the mixing bowl of corporate pop music. Plantz Hall W e e k d a y s 1 Ip.m . As I said earlier, "Are You W e e k e n d s 1 a.m. Thinking" has a very concise charm about it, but the blatantly sculpted Ormsby Hall W e e k d a y s m idnight guitar sounds and all-too-clean vocal W e e k e n d s 1 a.m. performances are anything but invit­ ing. Hopefully one day these girls will Trever Hall W e e k d a y s 11 p.m. become disillusioned at the blinking W e e k e n d s 1 a.m. lights of a big studio and focus their attention on moving an audience Kohler Hall W e e k d a y 11 p.m. rather than pleasing them. Or maybe W e e k e n d s 1 a.m they'll get a sitcom. Who knows?

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All residence halls, including the Executive Houses, voted to have a smoking Lawrentian. Photo by Nick Olson halos, which means that smoking is not permitted within 25 feet of the build­ Dancer Katie Krych ings. THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY OCTDRFP 7 9006 — A&F,. SPORTS SMEE greets Lawrentians Yamagata pursues with latenight concert success beyond Joe Pfender kept the relatively low-key, cro6sed-arm based in Madison, ended up being a far IWIjum to audience nodding their heads. On his happy medium between the chill musi- "Happenstance” own music, Schoster comments, "[since cality of he can jog and the unabashed my album release] I've gotten more digi­ splam of bEtty, with the confluence of The Spontaneous Musical tal." He went cm to describe his early three musical sensibilities in the highly Christine Beaderstadt from recognition. I don't want to be a Staff Writer Experimental Education House hosted album, "New Ground Has Not Broken, experimental medium of electronic transitory thing.” its first party of the year last Friday with Soil Last Week and Dirt Today," as Brian music. On guitar, vocals, and various, What is it, then, about a distinctively Lawrence show. Though Yamagata's music that draws listen­ Eno-inspired and analog, while his cur­ Nick Sanborn proved the most extrovert­ Somewhere between the back the concert perhaps took something of a ers in? While her lyrics are melan­ rent work is "tending towards the ear- ed persona of the group. Nate Zabriskie roads of Oregon and a truck stop, backseat to the party, it remained the ori­ choly and distraught, the songs as a bleeding digital side." played keyboard, accordion, and melodica Rachael Yamagata hops off her tour enting event of the evening. Consisting of whole are upbeat and catchy, espe­ Teoh was up next with his own solo in a mediating position between Sanborn bus, stretches, and talks into the the electronic explorations of two cially her harmonious piano playing. set as "8bit bEtty." He cut things loose a and Schoster, who played his usual lap­ mobile phone her publicist hands her. Lawrence seniors, Brian Teoh a.k.a. 8bit Her smoldering, raspy voice differs bit with Nintendo-style renditions of top and keyboard. Yamagata has been on the pub­ bEtty and Erik Schoster a.k.a. he can jog) from most female musicians and is what Teoh referred to as "cheesy pop "It may have been the most fun I've lic's musical radar for the past two and Schoster's group Cedar A.V., out of one of Yamagata's defining features., music cliches." Teoh got physical gave an had playing a show with Cedar," said years. The world has gotten to know Madison, the performance was a pleasant "I'm never satisfied. Every other day active, kinesthetic performance, warming Schoster. "I was worried about the small her heartfelt music from appearances mix of uninhibited rocking out and the crowd up for the final act. space, but it made it really intimate-and I hate myself, my songs," she says thoughtful lyricism. in Teen People and Rolling Stone, and self-deprecatingly. "Every time I By the time the third act, Schoster's people seemed to be feeling it, which as a featured performer on Fox’s hit Schoster started out the evening jump up, I fall down harder.” This band Cedar A.V., began, the party had makes it a billion times more fun to play." TV show "The OC." Although many with a short solo set, performing under outlook, she feels, leaves room for ripened and the folks were ready for And a billion is a big number. The show rising stars often feel the media's the moniker "he can jog." His ambidex­ improvement and great songwriting. something big. They got it, with the only rocked, and its symbiosis with the party pressures, Yamagata feels life with­ trous manipulations of musical machines multiple-person set of the night Cedar, was satisfyingly complete. "There's pressure to follow what's out a permanent address is worth her seen and proven successful," she says accomplishments and musical goals. in response to the difficulties she 'Tm fascinated about [music] produc­ finds in her unique musical sound. Women battle best, worst tion and writing. I [eventually] want "The only way to come out of it is to to start my own label that is not work with people whether they sell Tim Ruberton thwarted offensively, disturbing Grinnell fumblerooski directly into her own net. dependent on anything." for Tfct L a w rm b a m millions or nothing. [You have to keeper Liz Carrier's vacation with pre­ The scorers, after much deliberation, Her songs on her first record, have] integrity with it." The women's soccer team provided a cisely one shot. Grinnell improved to 5-0- awarded the goal to Luber, saving a mea­ "Happenstance," released in June However, in "Happenstance," study in opposites last weekend at 0 in conference with the victory. sure of dignity for Jackson, who avoided 2004, are primarily focused on failed Yamagata can push herself farther Whiting Field in their matches against The perfect remedy for Lawrence's the ignominy of an own-goal. relationships and lost love. She says past the borders of formulaic pop Grinnell College on Saturday and against frustration visited the valley the next day In the second half the drama was of this consistent theme, "I'm fasci­ songs. This first album lacks the Knox College on Sunday. The Saturday in the form of hapless conference punch­ reduced to wondering who would score nated by human relationships. It all drive to break through these barriers game against the powerful Grinnell side ing bag Knox College, which came in 0-4- next. Naturally, the defenders had to get comes down to the core emotion of and this timidity is clearly evident. was a lopsided affair, won 2-0 by Grinnell, 0 and failed to improve, to say the least. in on the act, with junior Annemarie desire, what you can get out of a Hopefully, on her second record this distinguished from a Viking perspective The Vikes enjoyed themselves mightily in Exarhos and senior Maggie Leverence push-and-pull relationship. The pit­ shyness will have dissipated and only by the stellar play of sophomore dismantling the Prairie Fire 9-0, as fresh­ lofting shots over Jackson. Exarhos' goal, falls we create between ourselves are revealed the edge listeners are look­ keeper Candice Gangl, who did her level man Jackie Bean scored twice — her her second of the year, was of the long arc­ concepts that come out for me." This ing for. Nevertheless, Yamagata's out­ best to keep her team in the game despite third and fourth goals of the season — ing variety, while Leverence's first goal in statement and her introspective look on the music industry and the the ball spending almost the full 90 min­ before your somnolent correspondent her college career was something of a chip songs appear to be a window into her creative process decreases this faith utes in her half of the field. even made it over the river. Claire shot from near the penalty mark. personal life, and some fans feel they in her follow-up album. Gang! made 16 saves in the losing Thompson-Vieira, a senior midfielder Sophomore Tara McGovern contributed know her solely through her music. Unfortunately, Yamagata fails to rec­ effort and would have made 17 had the who, tending toward defense, is not accus­ her first goal of the season to round out "It's beautiful that people can con­ ognize that commercial success does referee been paying attention. The first tomed to scoring, notched her first-ever the scoring. nect with my music," she says of not necessarily equal musical suc­ Grinnell goal (such as it was) was scored collegiate goal in the tenth minute and The Vikes are now 2-2-1 in the con­ these awkward encounters, "but [I cess. "Everything is dependent on in the 61st minute when Gangl, clearly the rout was on. ference with powerhouses Grinnell and do] cock my head in that weird dumb commercial success and radio play," having captured a Grinnell comer kick Another senior midfielder, Mallory Lake Forest already seen. Standing at way a dog does.” she says. "It’s something commercial with both hands, was jostled by a Pioneer Stunner, floated a bad-angle shot from fourth in the conference, the team now Her recent television appearance mixed with something artistic." attacker and wound up conceding the the right side past helpless Knox goalie focuses on what could be their first play­ on "The OC" raises questions about Taking this into consideration, her goal to Katherine Ni in the ensuing Emily Jackson in the 29th minute — her off berth in three years. They will have to musicians using television as a gate­ upcoming album will determine scrum. The second goal came three min­ first goal of the year. Junior forward be the masters of their own destinies as way for heightening success. "At this whether or not Yamagata will choose utes later when Grinnell's Kara Mindy Luber scored consecutive goals to they still have games with just about point in my career," says the 28-year- to jump over the media's hurdles only Moekowitz launched a ridiculously per­ round out the first half the second of every other team vying for remaining old singer, "it’s just about getting my to confine music into the pop frame­ fect shot from well beyond the penalty box which earned an early nomination for playoff spots. They start this process at music out there. I don't- shy away work. that dived in just over Gangl's out­ Weird Play of the Decade. Luber's cross home against Carroll on Saturday the 8th stretched hands and just under the cross­ from the right comer sailed more or less at 1 p.m. bar. One or the other would've been plen­ parallel to the goal line and was corralled ty for Grinell, as the Vikes were utterly loosely by the Knox keeper, who played a Volleyball tops Rockford, M s M e to Noibeat Philip Roy but would go on to fall by 6 in the Norbert again, this time in conference suff Writer______fourth game. The Vikings then got off play. In a tough-fought match, the to a similar start losing the opening Green Knights would emerge victori­ The women's volleyball team trav­ game against Rockford. This time, ous again, taking the match in four eled to De Pere last weekend for a non­ however, they bounced back, snatching games. Mulcahy put in another conference tournament against three consecutive games and the impressive performance with 20 kills. Rockford and St. Norbert. The Vikings match. Senior Emily Stengl piled on With the loss, the Vikes fell to a 2-2 were outplayed by the Green Knights 27 kills over the weekend, while conference record and are fourth in the in the first game and dropped a tight Midwest Conference Player of the Northern Division with 2 points. They 30-28 decision in the second. Lawrence Week Kelly Mulcahy had 28. will look to add on to that total this managed to pull one back in the third The Vikes would then take on St. weekend at the second MWC playdate.

Photo by Lou E Perella Junior Mindy Luber was responsible tor two of the nine goals against Knox.

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the bench Tim Ruberton appeared to be fooled by the pass, perhaps crossbar, bounded straight down onto the j U tt W ilie r thinking it to be a shot headed wide, but goal line, and somehow made its way the real Viking nailed it home. Berghede's clear without ever having crossed the line Paul Salomon goal wound up being critical as Grinnell, entirely. Throughout the first half, the The men's soccer team completed a though unable to mount much sustained Vikings thwarted a few of their own scor­ Men’s Soccer Sports Columnist businesslike weekend sweep at home last pressure at any point in the game, got a ing chances as they were flagged for a 10/2 weekend over Grinnell and Knox. Hie quick strike header from Andrew Walsh ridiculous number of offside violations Lawrence 2 series got off to a rough start as senior less than three minutes after the behind the trapping Knox defenders, Knox 0 Elliot Spruell collided with Grinnell Worid Series Berghede score. Lawrence keeper Matt turning the ball over a total of 12 times in goalie Samuel Lancaster and suffered an 10/1 Wolin, who made four saves in the game, such fashion throughout the game. The fly p iiafcwi ankle sprain barely one minute into the Lawrence 2 WCIKHDU had no chance at stopping Walsh's point- Vikes did, however, make it 2-0 in the Grinnell match. Spruell, though up and Grinnell 1 blank beanball. Freshman Nick Dufficy 39th minute when Berghede took a pass about, may not feel up to full strength for On the day that Albert Pujols came within inches of scoring the Vikings' from sophomore Doug McEneaney and Women's Soccer a few weeks. His substitute, sophomore became the first player to hit 30 HR in third goal of the match, but his shot decided to stop worrying about passing it 10/2 each of his first 5 seasons, he said, "I Joe Sluhoski, avenged his elder teammate bounced off the inside of the left post—no forward, instead ducking a few Knox Lawrence 9 don't care ... when I retire I just want with a goal in the 13th minute set up by matter, as LU won the day 2-1. defenders to earn himself a clear shot at Knox 0 to look back on World Series rings." Is clever ball play from sophomore Ryan Against Knox, things proceeded goal and hitting his mark. This would Albert right? Is it really all or nothing Pikna and freshman Tristan Lipe. much the same as they did against remain the last goal of the game, cement­ 10/1 Lawrence 0 in the MLB postseason? I think not. Lancaster kept his team in it with sever­ Grinnell. Once again, Sluhoski and ing Lawrence's weekend sweep. Grinnell 2 The title of "League Champion" isn't al strong saves in the first half notably Berghede handled offensive matters. LU is off to their best conference start against freshman Jimmy Kloppmann simply "World Series Runner-up." The Sluhoski notched his third score of the ever at 4-0. They take this undefeated and junior Klas Berghede, leaving Women's Tennis LCS isn't simply the ticket to the big season in the third minute, taking an record into the most important stretch of 10/2 Sluhoski's goal as the lone tally of the first show. It's what the whole season is assist from junior Sean Breitzman and the regular season. Carroll and St. Lawrence 9 about. After that, October just half blasting a left-footed shot past Knox keep­ Norbert, both also undefeated in confer­ MSOE 0 becomes a strange "my dad can beat Berghede would not be denied in the er Cary Archer. Lawrence survived a seri­ ence, come to town over the next two your dad" competition. second half, however, taking Lipe's decep­ ous scare 10 minutes later when a shot off weekends. The Carroll match is scheduled 9/30 Baseball's regular season is built tive pass toward the left post and convert­ a Knox comer hit the underside ofWolin's for 3 p.m. on Saturday the 8th. Lawrence 7 in a most beautiful way. It is a gruel­ ing a pretty 75th-minute goal. Lancaster Lake Forest 2 ing 162 games long, and only the best Volleyball of the best teams can stay tough 10/4 enough to keep winning. Except for Running the olde way Lawrence 1 maybe 9 games of inter-league play, a St. Norbert 3 team plays the same 13 or 15 other Alex Week The event introduces challenges comments that, "in some spots the straw unseen in other races. Reactions to the bales are two bales high, that's where the teams for six straight months. 80 of ImtiHhr______10/1 conditions vary between runners. Most those games are played against the real men go.” Lawrence 3 are slowed by the obstacles and mud that same handful of teams within their Compromise is a great thing. Lawrence performed at varying lev­ Rockford 1 division. It's a tiring half-year battle Despite centuries-old animosity between necessarily follows the stream entries. els in this year's Old English. The women amongst four to six teams all vying for the British and the French, Some, however, find their place in the finished 3rd in the 14-squad field. Hie 10/1 Lawrence the same thing: position in the divi­ it is truly wonderful that team was again led by 1 St. Norbert 3 sion. they can come together over sophomore Joy Manweiler's 4th-place fin­ When it's over, if you've won some things — the Beloit Football enough games to be the best in your College Old English ish. Junior Colleen Detjens, senior Rachel 10/1 division, or you're the best of the rest Invitational, for example. Lawrence 27 Lucas, and sophomores (wild card), then you head to the play­ One must wonder: could Beloit 28 offs. You try to show once and for all this Franco-titled school Alice Shepro and Clare Shinners rounded out the that you can finish what you started actually be hosting a race in Stan din gs *** in the regular season: showing that the style of their cross-chan­ top five for the Lady Men's Soccer you're the best of your peers, that nel rival? Sadly, the answer Vikings. The LU men were St. Norbert 4-0-0 +12 you're better than all of your oppo­ is no. Despite its distinctly unfortunately unable to Lawrence 4-0-0 +8 Ripon nents. But who are your opponents? French institutional name, score as a team with only 3-1-1 0 four runners competing in Carroll 3-0-0 +6 In all likelihood, the two league the college was actually the wake of widespread Monmouth 1-1-1 -1 champions never played each other at founded by seven New Knox 1-3-1 -8 all in the regular season. That's part of Englanders. Alas, t'was not injury. This enjoyably sloppy Lake Forest 1-3-0 +1 what makes the World Series interest­ meant to be. Beloit 1-3-0 -6 race marks the midpoint ing to watch — the unpredictable Nonetheless, the Old Grinnell 1-5-0 -8 clash of different leagues, but they English is without a doubt of the cross country season Illinois College 0-3-1 -4 can't really be considered "opponents." an interesting tradition. with only two more invita- - They didn't battle each other to get Every year, Beloit hosts the tionals before the confer­ Women's Soccer there, and they are already champion event whose goal is to repli­ ence, and regional meets. Grinnell 6-0-0 +16 This weekend, both Lake Forest 3-0-1 +8 of every team they did play. cate a pastoral English squads are as close to St. Norbert 3-2-0 0 Maybe they're peers, then. After countryside across which Photo courtesyof Corey Lehnert home ^they will be this Lawrence 2-2-1 +1 all, they do both play baseball, right? athletes will slog. Beloit's j unj0r DavidQuinlan gets sloppy. year, running at the Ripon Carroll 2-0-0 +5 But NL and AL games differ as wildly methodology consists of the ruggedness of this style of race. College Invitational. Races begin at 11 Monmouth 2-2-0 +2 as the NBA and WNBA. They differ as inclusion of three two-meter stream Beloit 2-2-0 0 Lawrence junior Will Daniels, who a.m. as runners are brought back to the wildly as apple pie and peach pie — crossings, four dispersed straw-bale Illinois College 2-3-0 -5 reality of competing in Wisconsin rather similar ingredients, different results. walls, and two tricky log stacks into the topped his previous personal best by a Knox 0-5-0 -15 full 40 seconds last weekend at Beloit than Oxfordshire. You would never shove them both in customary 5- or 8-kilometer race. Ripon 0-6-0 -13 your mouth and try to figure out which is better, and yet we have the Women's Tennis St. Norbert 3-0 World Series. Football a yard short at Beloit Lawrence 2-0 They do have their similarities. Beloit 1-1 Nine batters come to the plate, and Philip Roy to a 12-yard pass to give Lawrence the defense piling on 12 tackles, including Carroll 1-3 nine play the field, but that one ingre­ Staff Writer 21-14 lead going into the third quarter. seven solo takedowns. Freshman Derek Ripon 0-3 dient — the DH — changes the taste But a 51-yard kickoff return set up Micke also stood out, snagging his second so completely that the games aren't the Beloit offense deep in Viking territory interception as a Viking. Volleyball Lawrence got off to a great start at St. Norbert 3-1 4 particularly comparable. The kind of on their first drive of the half. The Bucs The Vikings have now had two strategy that it takes to win an NL Beloit Saturday, taking the early lead Beloit 3-1 4 with a 7-yard pass to Craig Ebert. went on to score and convert their second thrillers in a row and will look to upset Ripon 3-2 4 game, let alone championship, is 2-point conversion of the game. The score MWC powerhouse St. Norbert when they nowhere in the AL game. Likewise, AL Quarterback Eric Aspenson displayed Lawrence 2-2 2 confidence carrying the ball, as he looked would stay at 22-21 until late into the visit the Banta Bowl this Saturday. This Carroll 0-4 — powerhouse hitting is not as prevalent fourth quarter, when Beloit extended game will see Head Coach Chris Howard in the NL. to replicate his impressive performance against Carroll, which included 153 rush­ their lead to 7. Starting their final drive take on his former team along with O- Football This October, when baseball's two Monmouth 4-0 ing yards. Beloit responded with a score with two-and-a-half minutes on the clock, line Coach Mike Schultz who also served worlds crown their kings, they will go Carroll 3-1 on their first drive and successfully added Aspenson put on a display, completing a at Norbert, and three Viking assistants on to play each other in one last series, pass to each of his receivers before carry­ who played under Green Knights coach St. Norbert 3-1 but don't let that fool you. Don’t let the 2-point conversion to give them a slim Ripon 3-2 lead. ing the ball in for his fifth rushing touch­ Jim Purtill. The Vikes will need all guns what the players say fool you either. down of the season. The Vikings set their firing as they challenge the Knights and Lake Forest 2-2 The season is not about that. If the In the second quarter Lawrence com­ Illinois College 1-2 mitted a costly mistake, as Bryan eyes on the win, attempting a two-point will look to junior Aspenson and senior Knox 1-2 American League Champions call conversion. Aspenson was tackled a yard Korn to lead their attack. Hie Viking pass themselves that, instead of "World Althouse's punt was blocked and recov­ Lawrence 1-3 short of the end zone, however, and the defense, which currently tops the confer­ Beloit 1-3 Champions" they'll remember that it's ered by the Buccaneers for a touchdown. The Vikings, however, bounced back by Vikes fell to Beloit by a point after failing ence at just 121 passing yards a game, Grinnell 0-3 because they weren't WS winners, but to recover the onside kick. will look to restrict Cody Craig who has you should remember that it's because scoring on their next two possessions. Aspenson rushed 15 yards to set the Aspenson put in a second consecu­ completed 30 of his last 40 pass attempts, Standings courtesy of they truly would be champions over tive outstanding performance, complet­ including 5 TDs. The Vikings will battle it www.midwestconference.org their league. scores level. Rory Quinn recovered a fum­ All statistics are accurate as of ble on the kick off and Nick Korn held on ing 14 of 22 passes for 131 yards and out with the six-time defending confer­ rushing for 132. Billy Bodle led the ence champs at 1:30 on Saturday. October 5, 2005