Non-Profit U.S. Postage Paid Waterville , ME 04901 Permit No. 39

Trustees re-affirm commons plan, decide budget RCAB gets $4.7 million Average fee hike of 9% for building, renovations raises costs to $12,400

by JOE BAKER by JOSH SHAPIRO and JOSH SHAPIRO A proposal to increase tuition by 9 percent At their meeting last Saturday, the Colby next year was approved by the Board of Trustees Board of Trustees approved a $3.5 million re- during their Saturday meeting. quest for the new student facility, $1.2 million The student charges for 1984-85 break down for summer renovations, and upheld their as follows: tuition will rise from $7,940 to January decision to abolish fraternities and $8,660; room payments will rise from $1,520 to sororities. $1,670; board payments will increase from . The requests for funding were made by RCAB $1,530 to $1,650. Finally, the general fee will on behalf pf the student body. Said RCAB co- jump by $30, going from $390 to $420. All chairman Jeff Bistrong, "although there was together, Colby's fees will rise $11,380 to some dissent, the trustees shared a great deal of $12,400. support for the work of RCAB." "The tuition increase is almost identical to last The trustees' joint Physical Plant and Student year's (8.9 percent), but less than in previous Affairs Committees reported to the Board that years," according to Administrative Vice Presi- "the need for a student activities center has been dent Stan Nicholson. well justified and well conceived," according to . Although the percentage increase is higher Dean Earl Smith, secretary of the Student than average for most New England private col- Committee. Former chairmen of the Board of Trustees Robert Anthony (c) speaks with leges and universities, Colby's 1985-86 student In addition, the trustees agreed to give the RCAB co-chairman Jeff Bistrong (I) at the student-trustee reception Saturday cont on p. 6 President, the Campus Building Committee, and the appropriate trustees "the authority to select an architect for the new building." Several members of RCAB attended the trustee meetings, and presented a summary of each subcommittees work over the past Women's board discusses hostility semester. Among those in attendance were Jeff Bistrong and Donna Galluzo (RCAB co-chairs), Professor Cal Mackenzie and by PETER NECHELES about the Women's Studies seemed more concerned with Women s Studies is the advoca- Mat Hartley (New Facility Co-chairs), Mary White and Peter program received only 225 the very offensive responses tion of feminist positions Coiey (trustee student representatives), and Stu-A president Rob Alarmed about a "significant responses and of these almost that contained "words I'd care without any "sense of the in- Fast. minority with very negative" one-third stated that they con- not to repeat , " said one tellectual merit of Women 's Mackenzie said the "strong demonstration of Board support" responses to their survey, the sidered Women's Studies "not professor. Studies," said Preston. showed the trustees' enthusiasm and willingness "to recognize Women 's Studies Advisory very valuable". Some answers suggested that A concensus emerged at the the necessity of social life at Colby Board met Thursday to discuss Though the stastics showed a if fraternities should be meeting that the hostility in the Hartley agreed. "It's been a big input of time, but the strong the results. general lack of support for the eliminated from the school, so survey was based on ignorance cont on p. 6 The campus wide survey discipline, the advisory board should the Womens Studies of what Women 's Studies truly discipline. is. There was a sense that the Examples of the least offen- group should focus on attempts sive answers read ,"Women's to educate not only students but Studies in a liberal arts college faculty and staff to the worth of Instructor sues Colby for $272,000 is out of line...reverse- the Women 's Studies as an discriminations " said a male academic endeavor. Mutsuko Motoyama , a that any such damage has come in the case. Bowen and Lee Feigon at an student. A female student The "merge of Women 's Japanese language and from the law suit and the The Japanese-born Association for Asian Studies wrote, "Women 's Studies Studies, the Women's floor , the literature instructor , is suing the publicity she has brought on Motoyama says in her com- Convention in Chicago. [doesn't] help women at all." Lesbian Support Group, and college for $272,320. She herself. The "real dispute," plaint that in April 1982 she She claims, that , had it not Sociology professor Jo Anne feminism " in the minds of charges that the college has Cotter said , concerns the con- learned of the Colby language been for the assurances of pro- Preston , who analyzed the many members of the Colby results , believes they damaged her reputation , failed tract renewal and salary in- post from professors Roger cont on p. 5 community has "(led to] confu- to grant her a promised salary crease and the claim about demonstrate a "general state- sion throughout the school," increase for the \83-'84 year, defemation of character was ment of profound misconcep- said board member Nancy failed to renew her contract for added by her lawyer to make tions" of Women 's Studies at McKenzie. the next year, and discriminated the complaint more formidable. Faculty views trends Colby. 6ne crucial problem is The group plans to emphasize against her because of her sex. Cotter also believes that the the connection made by the the real distinctions between She claims that she was told Colby community that decision not to renew the con- at a< cont on o. 5 i i M »i M MWl^*«'ilitlaa»wiiai ^^ )a l,»A l¥ U li milllli ifl nil Hill WWTWWWTflll u wWll HWP in student evaluations ^ ^ ^ ^ j ^ "¥'f ''' "" '' " ''' »»''' »"" '' by college officials that she tract was made fairly and that : ; ' s would be offered a beginning he trusts the judgment of the by GLENN CUMMINGS could never be reported on \/f ? V > ^ > salary of $18,000 with a 10 per- East-Asian Studies program before. The new form asks - ' -Utm /a****C*3m£- -? * * - ? % cent increase built in for each of directors. He "finds it quite Trends in student evaluation s more questions about the in- « y s the two loilowing years. hard to believe" that they are of courses and faculty' for the dividual respondants for com- Y^Dru p »t-^oiliy M President William Cotter guilty of sex discrimination. first semester were presented to parison t o th eir course ssVOiw¦ Afct Festival ^.p. . 12-13 denied the charge. "It's just not Neither Motoyama nor her faculty at their meeting yester- criticisms, J: ^Ottlb y AiMmortcans p* 14 true," he said. He added that attorney James Mitchell would day. Because these are the first I^Efoettoii ^w tftoW y ^ " p. 16 p , there *»is a ri< although there may have been comment on the case because it results from a new evaluation For exam le \ , iii i)MAUiJ '*t^^i »H iu iii ii ii ii wtmwmjwiiwwiwmmtmu . an oral agreement for three is still in litigation. form, the faculty was asked to tendency for students with s * JWwwf , m^fth&t mnpik) the $tm$mr% two one-year agreements, "We ed suit against the college in mend changes if necessary. evalu te ins ruc rs ess »/« hI^f^ >;';-:^¦¦ - -> ¦¦ '¦>¦ ¦¦ •• ' ' AMh}. f * > \ ^&/»> * . J/1W*( * - * l^' Off the Hill RCA B hear s final interim reports by SUZANNE KRUMM variable meal plan and transfer member Stu-J including 12 ID and Orientation meal credit, effective student in- students and 2 faculty members. The class-college identifica- Four committees.of RCAB, put into dining hall manage- The students will be equally tion and orientation committee including food sevice, faculty- ment, and ? dining hall menus represented by sex and class and presented ideas which would Soviets ponder Olympics staff-student interaction, and hours. there will be at least one from help incoming freshman feel judicial, and class/college iden- Interaction each common. more at ease. The Stu-J members will be The Soviet Olympic Committee charged Monday that an anti- tification and orientation Members of the interaction Their recommendations in- selected (not elected) by a com- Soviet campaign was taking shape for the Games in Los Angeles reported at the meeting last committee presented their ideas cluded cutting some COOT mittee which will include the this summer and asked for an emergency session of the Inter- Wednesday. Less than two- to help'improve faculty-student- trips from 5 days to 3 days; in- Stu-J Chief Justice. Students national Olympic Committee to look into security and to de- thirds of ..RCAB ,was staff interaction occur. Some cluding non-outdoor trips in the will serve a three year term. mand American adherence to the Olympic charter. ' represented at the meeting so ideas are: to assign advisors ac- COOT program; implementa- The established sanctions are In a statement issued by Tass, to official Soviet press agen- ideas were presented but-jiot cording to commmons so that tion of a student advisor pro- on four levels: (1) warning, (2) cy, the Soviet Olympic Committee did not directly threaten a voted on. Voting on these areas people in a common can iden- gram for incoming freshman disciplinary probation , (3) boycott of the Games by its athletes. But it noted that the time was scheduled for last night. tify with their advisors, publish which would increase student and'Places suspension and (4) expulsion. was drawing ever nearer for the Olympic committees of the This was the first £CAB a "Faces " for facul- communication and awareness Disciplinary probation would various nations to make a decision on participation. presentation and discussion for ty, get more faculty members with new classes; and a The New York Times each .of these four subcommit- involved in-social and cultural replace social probation and scavenger hunt for new tees. Five others made reports events and campus clubs, and become more strict. Once on freshman. The hunt would last month. Discussion of these encourage more faculty probation, a student would stay allow students to become was important even without a members to acquire houses near on it for the entire time at familiar with the campus. Senate debates budget vote because the ideas had. to be or on campus. . Colby. They all proposed giving each presented to the Board of Judicial ' It has also been recommend- new class "freshman t-shirts" The Senate began debating President Reagan's deficit reduc- Trustees on Saturday . Though the plan was not ed that all Stu-J cases be made to inspire unity within the tion plan Monday, while the Seriate Budget Committee com- Food Service finalized , the Judicial commit- more available to the media classes. menced writing a budget proposal that could conflict with the Food service was perhaps one tee's proposal is for a 14 without names. White House proposal. of the most important discus- The two efforts leave the situation in the Senate confused and sions because the committee may open the way to a bipartisan challenge to the President's presented their ideas for next plan, which would reduce the deficit by $149 billion over three year. Many students have been LCA busted by inspector years and was worked out with the Senate Repbulican leadership. concerned about being ' 'lock- The New York Times ed" into one dining hall. The weekend was "very proceeded to Lambda Chi. fraternity. However, the first point of their busy" for Safety and Security, Chenevert stated that when As a result of Saturday list of eight recommendations according to Director Peter an inspector has a reasonable night's incident, Security will be enn. was "flexibility of access to din- Chenevert. suspicion that alcohol is being checking every party to insure Mondale wins P ing halls." This would allow • On Saturday night, a liquor illegally sold, he has the right to that there are "no money tran- freedom of choice regardless of inspector entered a party at enter the premises and con- sactions at the door ," and that Walter F. Mondale appeared on Tuesday night to be headed which common one lived in. Lambda Chi where he arrested fiscate the alcohol. The inspec- the amount of alcohol at the for a substantial victory in Pennsylvania' s Democratic Presiden- They-presented the idea of an LCA brother who was work- tor did not confiscate the liquor party corresponds with the tial primary that would propel him to a lopsided advantage in Mary Low/Coffeehouse ing at the door. According to at LCA because, according to amount on the party form. the competition for national convention delegates. restaurant with seated dining Chenevert, the inspector had Chenevert, he did not want to • Friday night , security He was well ahead of Senator Gary Hart , with the Rev. Jesse and student waitresses and been checking out the pub when further aggravate the situation. responded to an attempted theft Jackson in third place, according to early returns and a survey waiters. This restaurant would he saw a sign advertising the Chenevert, who worked in from Johnson. One suspect was of voters as they left the polling places by the New York Times serve special fare (i.e. prime rib party. The sign stated that ad- coonjunction with the Distric apprehended, and two others and CBS News. With 6 percent of the precincts reporting, Mon- and lobster) on a reservation missionn would be $2.00 in ad- Attorney to resolve the situa- escaped. The matter is being in- dale had 50% of the votes, Hart had 42% , and Jackson receiv- basis at a small charge to the vance and $3.00 at the door. tion, said the charges brought vestigated by the Dean's office ed 6% , continuing to be the favorite among black voters. student. Since it is illegal to charge ad- against the individual have been and Stu-J. Other items of discussion mission at the door for a party dropped. Instead , charges will • Also on Saturday night, a The New York Times were the comparison • of the serving alcohol , the inspector be brought against the entire computer keyboard was ripped from its terminal in the library and was apparently kicked Qs Russians have an edge far as the infirmary. • An injured woman was Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger released the Pen- Browne questions U.S. policy taken to the Thayer Unit,of the tagon's annual assessment of Soviet .military power on Tues- Mid-Maine Medical Center by day and said the Russians had an edge in strategic and Professor Dallas Browne will hope that the country 's Apar- South Africa should remain rescue patrol Friday " night. intermediate-range nuclear missiles as well as in a large number give a lecture on America's th eid government- will treat friendly, but we must look at Chencyert said that the woman of conventional weapons categories, "conservative engagement" in Africans and Coloreds more the strategy of American had damaged her leg and the in- "Quantitatively, we're behind in a large number of conven- the Republic of South Africa on fairly. policy. " jury was too severe for Securi- tional categories, " Weinberger said at a news conference. The Wednesday, April 18, at 8:00 'The point of the lecture is Slides showing South African ty to move her. After treatment United States Is "trying to get qualitative improvement " in its p.m. in the Coffeehouse. The not a pro/con argument on culture and society will accom- at Thayer, the woman .was fo rces, he added. lecture, subtitled "a carrot on policy but a questioning of pany the lecture. Browne said , returned to the infirmary. ' a stick ," will talk about the American policy in South "South Africa is a pretty • A minor fight outside the The New York Times Reagan administration 's belief A frica ," Browne said. He modern country, " with nuclear Heights was responded to by in being helpful and friendly pointed out that "we all agree reactors and a modern navy, as Security on Friday night. No towards South Africa , in the that the United States and well as many raw materials one was hur t an d no Democrats try to unify which thev expo rt. disciplinary action was taken. Democrats , beginning work on what they hope will be a uni- fying platform for 1984 , found thnt they may have trouble — papering over policy divisions among their candidates for the —Collegiate Corner \ Presidential nomination. As the Democratic National Committee's temporary platform Arms protested Wesleyan Hart panel opened regional hearings in Manhattan , the chairman em- race chooses testifying on their phasized that the candidates would not be A group of approximately 20 Mount Holyoke students recent- According to an Argus qxit poll conducted on election day, personal positions , nor would any of their representatives. ly pitched their tents and hung banners at the observatory field Wesleyan Democrats followed other Middletown and Connec- , "The person who unites us all is Ronald Reagan " the chair- on campus, creati ng a women 's peace encampment to protest ticut voters in choosing Gary Hart as the winner of the state man declared , with what turned out to be some optimism. the arms race. primary. The poll results also indicate that Wesleyan voters : The New York Times "One of bur main goals is to educate the community and signigicantly di verged fro m other voters in their strong support ' ourselves. Wc are also supporting people who have been cam- for Jesse Jackson. ping in Seneca (N.Y,) and Greenhain Common (England)," said Founded in 1877, the KCHO is published ^weekly except during Kathy Brandt , one of the participants. The poll , which surveyed 80 of a total 359 Wesleyan voters vacation nnd examination periods by tlie. students of Colby College. or 22 percent, reveals thnt Hart received 47 percent of their votes < All correspondence should be addressed to the Editor , Colby The women who come together at the peace encampment pro- ECHO , Colby Coll ege , Waterville, ME 04901. v ided and opportunity for individuals concerned about the while Jackson got 29 percent and Mondale, a close third, followr i; ' ¦ , ', Subscriptions arc available at $10 per school year, . possibility of a nuclear holocaust to express tlieir views and to cd with 24 percent. . > Y Postmaster: Send address changes to Colby College, Waterville , ME, 04901. "empower one another," Brandt said. -The Collegian (U. Mass.) .: .,. -The Wesleyan ArgusY Survey reveals 82% of Golby students have tried drugs

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The issue of criteria used for administrative Another significant finding Ihe natural sciences were given for course evaluations, said possibility that factors other whether the questionnaire had action, however. Recommenda- was that female students are less favorable ratings. "You have to be very careful than teacher behavior may in- construct validity — that is, tions from Archibald himself , tougher on female professors In terms of class, sophomores how you interpret things." She fluence student's evaluations. whether it could be assumed to the department chairmen, a than they are on men. On the tend to be the most negative and said that in the past, not enough For this reason, asking personal actually measure teaching effec- promotion committee, former other hand, male students are freshmen th« most positive, care was taken in estimating the data of respondants increases tiveness — was not possible to students, and often coleagues fairly consistent in their although seniors are not far validity of the evaluations. the validity. settle at the time it was con- from team-taught courses are criticisms of male and female behind the freshmen. Juniors She said people often assume "We designed a question- structed. Although we had been also considered carefully. professors. are average in their rating of that the evaluations measure the naire that had a great deal of careful to include phrases such The new evaluation forms Along department lines, in- courses and instructors. quality of teaching per se. face validity. That is, the items as 'in your judgement' in and analysis came about after structors in the humanities Associate professor of However,- that assumption is were worded in such a way as quesitons about the instructor, the American Association of generally received the most psychology Diane Kierstead, the "inappropriate" since it does to appear to tap factors we we recognized the possibility University Professors recom- that those making personnel mended last year that the use of decisions might assume the con- the old forms be discontinued. struct being measured was 'real' A motion was passed by the Chapel secret: the Hitchcock Bindery teaching effectiveness." faculty to establish a subcom- In a letter to faculty, Dean of mittee to make the new forms by-KAREN BUCKLEY books away to an outside company to be repaired. By doing Faculty Douglas Archibald and Archibald appointed facul- so, the books did not get the special individualized attention stressed the importance of the ty to Kierstead's subcommittee. Operating in a back room pf the Ghapel basement is a little that some of the more delicate volumes needed. Although the evaluations in personnel dec- shop known as the Russell S. Hitchcock Bindery. Bindery does not repair all of the libraries battered books, they sions. They effect "decisions Although the new evaluation The Bindery opened in 1977 under the direction of Charles do deal with everything from mending pages to resewing texts. conerning pay, promotion, form has been used only once, Ferguson, who began his binding career appprosimately 18 years Since the Bindery is not funded by the College, its source of merit, and tenure," he said. so far the reaction has been ago. In 1977, he volunteered to take over the equipment which income is the small charge per volume it receives from the library "We [the administration] minimal. "A great majority of had been unused since 1971. The binding equipment and to cover the cost of materials. Ferguson also does some work take the course evaluations very the faculty accept the idea that machines were donated in 1971 by Mrs. Alierta Hitchcock outside of Colby to provide for the necessary supplies for seriously, and find the student evaluations are necessary and whose late husband, Russell S., had repaired books as a hob- binding. responses thoughtful and are reasonably satisfied with by. The Bindery was located in Bixler until tfiis past January Ferguson is interested in employing some assistants through characteristically generous," he this form ," Archibald said. when it was moved'to the Chapel basement. This semester the the Colby work-study program. Pam Cole described the work continued. Kierstead also believes the new Bindery is open Monday through Thursday in the afternoon. as requiring some manual dexterity, patience and a capacity to The forms are not the only form is an improvement. Ferguson describes his work as "a strange blend of creativi- do work accurately. Although some parts are tedious, Cole feels ty, routine and tradition." In this quiet little shop, Ferguson that it is enjoyable because "you can come up with your own and his assistants Pam Cole and Julie Jenkins repair books for solution to a problem. It takes some ingenuity." Students in- the Colby library that need individual attention. According to terested in working at the Bindery can contact Ferguson dur- •Hostility Ferguson, until his operation began, the library sent all of its ing shop hours. Women ' s Studies as an small ambassador-type" cam- academic concern and the social pus meetings with groups of 10 concerns of women groups on to 20 students." "Next year," campus. "The problem is that said board chairperson Diane •Suit people don't know anything Sadoff, "there needs to be about Women's Studies, said fessors Bowen and Feigon sup- lege and the last Asian studies proposed terminations must position of Japanese language " outreach and education of Jane Hunter. ported by Colby's contract with department, he said, made it be supported by evidence that and literature instructor to students on campus." Possible action included the Japan foundation, she clear to her that "each year a procedures to ensure equal op- anyone else. would not have moved from decision could be made whether portunity have been followed.''' Oregon to Maine, and would to renew her contract or not." Motoyama has filed a com- ?SJ ^SJp^ ^ ^J ^ ^T^^^ ii i^sT^f n^ ie^ ^ ^ ^ Cu^* not have purchased a house in Motoyama also says in her plaint with the Maine Human Maine. complaint that Colby failed to Rights Commission and her at- According to Cotter , comply with the Affirmative torney is also seeking a Motoyama believes that she had Action program with regard to preliminary injunction against Sexualit y a three year contract. The col- her termination. She claims that the college from offering the Symposium Harassment policy criticized

by PETER NECHELES were well defined, said Pro- harassment procedures should fessor Jo Anne Preston , there originate from the Dean of Due to the continuing interest in important issues and The Women's Studies Ad- would be a " prevention Students office when it's an all because of the positive response to their previous ap- visory Group on Thu rsday ex- policy..'.helping professors campus issue , was questioned pressed their dissatisfaction become aware of the by some members of the group. p earances at Colby, the Health Education Committee with the proposed sexual limits...Educate people before welcomes back: harassment policy drafted the problems occur." There is The advisory, board plans to recently by the Dean of an "asymetry of power " when recommen d that an all campus Students' office. students deal with faculty that committee be set up of in- Boston Gay/Lesbian Speakers Bureau A chief criticism they have is needs the buffer of a person terested student, faculty, and the limited definition of sexual with counselling experience. staff groups to come to terms 4 speakers addressing homosexuality and related issues harassment that fails to take in- Ano ther concern was the with the problems in any sexual to accoun t such diverse sexua l limitation oi the definition of harassment procedural policy. Monday, April 16, 7:30 pm, Lovejoy 100 degradation found in class ex- the procedures to solely student- Said one, "a campus commit tc am questions , handouts, art facult y inci dents and not to the would be a battle but [also] " and sli des in "Baby Art," as well as problems of faculty-faculty or more eff ec tive " in giving sexual slights made by faculty faculty-staff incidents, that the everyone a stake in its success. members. Armin Grams They may seem inhocous but professor of human development at UVM the "onus is placed on the female student" to contest such speaking on sexuality and heterosexual relationships harassment and often that Al Corey makes female students feel that Wed., April 18, 8 pm, Heights Community Room they "have in ,some way en- couraged [the harassment],'' Music Center said Professor Dorothy Rosenberg. She recommended Everything in Music Sponsored by that the college designate a staff position where questions or pro- the Health Education Committee, RLC, and blems could be directed before 99 Main St. 872-5622 the Women's Studies Advisory Bureau they get out of hand. .

If the harassment procedures *i**i^*mmmMm *mHmmp mwmmmHmmmmBmMmMMmmmmf *mmmwmmw ^ A good number of st udents~rurned out Sat urday mor ni ng to talk with t rustees on . the first floor of Roberts Union. Refreshments were provided •Trustees approve $3.5 million

trustee support shows that everything we've Along with plans for new student activities ed its monetary goals from $25 million to $28 torneys by the end of April to decide a specific done has meant something. " <:enter, the trustees also voted to allot $1,221,000 million, as well as upped the time period one year course of action. ' Since the New Facility Committee's forma- jfor summer renovations, according to Nicholson. to 1986. Member Bertrand Hayward feels strongly tion, it has narrowed the number of possible ar- ]VIost of that money will be used to renovate the Although the trustee decisions were well about the group's purpose. "They don 't give us chitects for the building down to six, and hopes

if ™™ charge in general is below average. some schools include certain considerations for In a survey of 25 New England schools, Col- health care and other services that other schools | by's 1983-84 student fees ranked 22nd. Nicholson don't." i Sign of the Sun ;i;i;i | i; predicts that the 9 percent increase will move Col- The Trustees, in addition to voting on student Il " t by to 16th or 17th spot. charges, also voted to give an average of 7 per- cent increases to the 500 Colby employees, which I ; i j ; ! ; i 22 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine ; ! ! | !; ! ; ! |! |! | Among 11 New England small colleges, Col- includes faculty, staff and administration. by will move from 9th to approximately 6th posi- Nicholson said some salaries will increase by (207) 872-756 1 tion. Bates will have the lowest charges (12,400), as much as 9 percent and others only 4 percent, 1 jljlj ijijijijijiji i ! while Tufts will have the highest (13,800). which makes for the 7 percent average. ¦ ill!!! "These figures are sometimes hard to unders- .Salary letters are being distributed todayto all sonlJUUH < !I ! ii1 , 1i jBBBHBHgHSfl^^ Wii^Jmr ^JlMrimrltrunrUtU'WmV ' ! ' ' I m\£i&m Clothing I ' ' I tand and . interpret, " Nicholson said,"because the Colby employees. ;- JjgjjJf-I^Jfci^rj^t^Tj-iffi jgggppsfi^^ g|pf Classic P«^^^^^^jj^^j msffi inductees safe Jewelry Scientist to induct PBK HJContemporary Ww$& by BILL NORTHFIELD each campus, During the stay, her knowledge of world ^^ the visiting scholar takes part in chlorophyll concentration , j^^jColorful Ellen C. Weaver, member of classroom and seminar discus- Weaver was able to advise Jac- $$lligg^ the California Sea Grant Com- sions and meets informally with ques Yves Cousteau on measur- mittee and board member for students and faculty members. ing Antartic waters for jawral inte™?ung i^^^j^jii^^^pB Moss Landing ' Marine A professor of biological chlorophyll intensities. In the P Laboratories, will speak at Col- sciences, Weaver is currently course of this study, she had the by in conjunction with the Phi doing research on the opportunity to work as an jpp Hnrj Kn H Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar mechanism and evolution of oceanographcr on the research Program. Dr, Weaver will be photosynthesis. She has been in- vessel Meivil/c in Antartica with here April 18-21. vited to speak at numerous in- Cousteau . Followinng the initiation of ternational conferences on Courses in plant physiology, 38 new Phi Beta Kappa biochemistry, biophysics , photosynthesis and modern magnetic resonapce " and °|^ ^^^^^^^^ T ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ T ^^^^^^ T^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^ members, Weaver will give a biological research are among * » ¦ "^S "S"5 presentation "Photosynthesis: photosynthesis and has written trie many classes Weaver has '.'.'j .'!'.'¦ '¦ ' I'I ' ? ' * 5 *SJ5J5Jjjjjj J5JS j SJ^ S"S* i'5 *5" 5 *S' " *S" S "tf J^ ¦BJJJS'lJ^ I ¦S "Bj 5 jm;m What it Means to Earth" in articles for many professional taught at San Jose State Univer- gg A lite Given Auditorium, Thursday, juuiiitua uu iiiuab iu|iiwn. sity since 1969, April 19. Researc h i n ma gnet ic Along with her Thursday a menu ucia Kappa visiting resonance lead her to become night lecture to new Phi Beta | | | iil e ve gvl the goods... j 3K$f§§ Scholar Program was begun in involved in mapping world Kappa members, Weaver will 1956 to enable undergraduates chlorophyll content of the also hold on-campus discus- ||| ||| J*""frPP to meet with noted scholars in world's oceans from space. In sions with students; "Women in §§fc fl .. . ¦ • TTTTTrrfr^'ft++T^ff 3 h S ?f§3 diverse disciplines. Under this the 1960's, Weaver was able to Science" on Wednesday and »< >< S* 'trtT 'tttti& iAtfcttttJt ^>*< ????*< m >< »<" < >< >< > >WriT program sponsored by the study magnetic resonance in "Art of the Scientist" on Fri- §r txxxi wM, T?TTiyiTiynw,M>MA & ??? **< >< >< ** * * * * * ?< < »< »< f &25£United Chapters of PBK ,a photosynthesis at the Carnegie fr T ' ' 1 ' ' 1 ' , l , , day. The 8 pita lecture Thurs- gtf *7 :' :' : : :' Y':!:!: !:' ' ' ' ' ' *^ m m & I! V« u ^ Vu,j *4 l ' ' ' to.universi ties Institute in Washington , i i !i ^i v jlr ! j! i i r ji r j ' i' M' '^ ' ' l l' l scholar travels day in Given will be followed by 'i ''i .' f .* .' . .{ ' < ' ''r ' TJ't 'i ' ', ji'j ij ' i^TM ,' if i^ ,' f ' r ' T ' w ' i^ffWPWiC ii !« J , Ai^ i i 'r ¦t -T , , , , , ., . , . , . , . , . , . , ., , ., . , ., . , .^,. , , ., .,., ,,;.;.;.;. ,!, .;! ^ ! ^!^^^^ gj ;i; K Ei; - and colleges that shelter PBK NASA's Ames Research Center a reception in the Cahners Lob- chapters, spending two days on and Stanford University. With by in the Bixler Art Center. Announcements ELECTIONS - For your convenience and to get a better tur- LECTURE - "The Classroom: A Chilly Climate for Women" PASSOVER SEDER - Colby Hillel will hold a Passover Seder. nout, ballot boxes for this Friday's elections will be placed in Bernice Sandler, director of "The-Project on the Status and Please RSVP by Thursday, April 12 to : Laura Brown x2503 all three dining hals - Roberts, Foss, and Dana!!!! Education of Women" - Assoc, of American Colleges. Thurs. box 240. Tues. April 17, 5:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor of Roberts. However, to prevent ballot stuffing: April 12. 8:00 p.m. Smith-Robins Room. Roberts •Mary Lowans, Coburnites, and Foss-Woodies will all vote in Foss; CLASS OF '86 - Come together. An informal gathering to meet President. Thurs. April "Heightens, Danans and the Complex Hillside family get to COUNCIL TRAVEL/CIEE - For Int'l Student ID, Budget Air Ann Sanborn candidate for Junior Class , 7:00 p.m. Johnson Lounge - 1st floor. Refreshments served. vote in Dana's bar and grill; Fares, USA flights, Europe Charters, Youth Hostel Member- 12 ' .. »A11 the rest (the Averillians, Quadders, Johnsonites, Frat ship, Eurail pass, Work and Study abroad, and much more! folk, and the Off-Campers) will get to vote in Bob's Inn. FREE" CATALOG - Call 266-1926 or drop by our new office If there are any problems, please call me, Rob Fast, not that 729 Boylston Street. 2nd floor. Boston, MA 02116 overworked representative of administrative wonderment, Ric Classifieds Craig. Call me anytime day or night, at ext. 2513. Hey Vinnie, Mumma G, I'm having a great time! I hope you are LECTURE - Four speakers addressing homosexuality and I hope the slopes didn 't lie: you never know too. Leaving you is going to be rough. related issues. Boston Gay/Lesbian Speakers Bureau . Monday, what can be discovered for hours on the Yours truly, chairlift at Sugarloaf! The Infamous Cow April 16, 7:30 p.m. L100 : Your Cape Cod Compatriot WORKSHOP - Registration for -a workshop sponsored , by , Abuse and Effects of Poly- To the Students of Colby: KURHA/Health Ed. Comm. "Use Que and k in 319- If you find tomorrow's choice of can- Substances, Marijuana, Cocaine and other Street Drugs" Con- LECTURE - Armin Grams returning to Colby to speak about To the two most voluptous women: we will didates appalling, you can have the whole or x2397. miss you with a most intense passion next election nullified by voting "NO" on the con- tact Ann Norsworthy at Infirmary sexuality in heterosexual relationships. Wed. April 18, 8:00 p.m. year. Succulence will be found with us, but stitutional referendum. And if you feel that (fortunately) only in our tears. Let's make the current form of student government is Heights Community Room. these next four weeks as memorable as adequate vote "NO." Lastly if you want to your first- slow the whole process down (ie keep your Love and Sunday A.M. Stories forever, houses), vote "NO." SAILING CLUB - There will be an important Spring meeting SLIDE LECTURE - "Masades" - Assoc. Prof, of Religion Your sophomoric successors for the Sailing club on Thurs. night at 7:30 p.m. in the Hurd Thomas Longstaff. Mon. April 16. Mary Low Lounge, 8:00 Dear Mr. O, _ You shouldn 't walk wilh signs on your Room of Roberts. All interested are welcome to attends p.m. Lizzy-poo: back. It makes you look obnoxious, you sil- I know that roommates have a lot in com- ly boy. mon, but this is getting a little out of hand . Love, Ally-poo Your Fans

If you love something, For posterity: gs Set it free- •Dru See, there was this fox...And, ah, he's If it doesn't come back to you walking through this vineyard. And - he sees Track it down and kill it. these grapes...there, ah, they're up kinda said they had not thought of it. Students were more worried Desp , •lady lion ite the widespread use of drugs 60% of those surveyed high. You know - they look like good about repercussions from either experimenting with or even in- believe that taking drugs was in some way worse than drinking grapes...So, ah, he tries to jump up and get them...But - you know - foxes can't jump frequent use of drugs SC (especially acid). alcohol. Although many partake in the use of marijuana, clearly very well. So he tries...he tries to climb the no that does not stand for spectacle The frequency with vine. But , ah • foxes - they can't climb very which students use drugs seems to it is not as socially acceptable as drinking beer. When asked created ¦ although it could if you think about well. So...he walks away • he's kinda pan- it. jj or jk if you prefer. Cudgy much? demonstrate a definite pattern. The "harder" the drug, the less what percent of the campus took drugs 54% of those asked ting. He looks - he looks back • sighs - and becky lee often people use it. At the extreme is acid; 100% of those who believed 50% of Colby students take drugs-and 32% claimed he says - "They were, ah - They were pro- bably sour anyway..." use acid use it only 3-6 times per year. 90% of those who eat that 75% took drugs. Although the use of drugs is widespread , Henceforth, the old saying - sour grapes.. This is the saga of room 305 Aesop's fables, you know... mushrooms do so only 3-6 times per year. - When asked about 75 % said it was not a problem at Colby. One student was heard It's a wonder the author is even alive cocaine, 82% of the users claimed they "snorted" only 3-6 times to say: "Yes, not enough drugs." Girls, I' m afraid that we' ve done it again Too much dancing and drinking and so One question for the Tuna club: per year. Cocaine, however, was a special case because over 80% t. many men Where's the beef? I wonder what next weekend Molds in store of those who use coke said they would use it more often if they Going to college (not necessarily Colby) seems to increase the We all want to know. I just hope no one saw them walk out our had more money. Marijuana is still the most pervasive and most likelihood of a student's drug use; 60% of those who use them door. frequently use drug at Colby; 25% of the users smoke once a tried drugs here for the first time and 62% said that their drug Break a leg Stan (Hughie) H Lots of Love, month and 29% use pot 3-6 times per year. Marijuana was also use would not continue in their lives after Gary Colby. Students believe US the only drug which was used by students more than once that college is removed from the Hi a week rest of the world and that col- The penguin (17% of those who use it, do so more than once a week). lege years are a time for experimentation. cont on p. 8

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Koonce co-produced of Being Ernest , " "How the rekindle an old romance with ' 'Oliver!" for the Associates of Other Half Loves , " "Bedroom the theater compan y' s prima Colby-Communit y Theater Farce , " "Blithe Spirit ," and donna and how that effects a (ACCT) and is also producing "Hedda Gabler. " With the current production , will be per- "The Play 's the Thing ." He has Waterville Players , he is formed Frida y, Saturday and played such roles as Richard remembered for his roles of Sunday, April 13 , 14and 15 in the Waterville -Opera House. In the cast are three well-known Waterville area performers. "The Play's the Thing " premiers - this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Directing the play and por- Opera House. traying J ohann Dwornitschek , at the Waterville the self-composed and funny footman , is Anthony Betts . Betts founded the Titipu Choral , " and Dallas Browne and his son Billy, Landau in "Cold Storage " Max in "Sound of Music - , admire student artworks on display at the Society and the Waterville Tessman in "Doll' s House ," Molly ' s father in "Th e Un- Colby- Museum of Artworks¦ ¦ ranged, from still life paintings to working Repertory . Company, and he Loub ' " In mechanical models. ' and org in "Hedda sinkable Molly Brown. has appeared on stage in or Gabler " with the. Repertory "The Play ' s the Thing, " served as director for almost all Company, performed at the Cromarty is Mansky, a of their productions. He is Theater at Monmouth in theatrical collaborator and remembered particularly for his "Cyrano ," "Winter 's Tale ," librettist. Assistant advertising roles in the Gilbert and Sullivan and " The Lark," and appeared • manager for LaVerdiere 's Drug operettas "The Mikado , " as Scrooge in "A Christmas Store , he lives in Waterville with "H.M.S. Pinafore , " and Carol" and as the Prince in his wife Barbara. "Pirates of Penzance ," and in "Molly Brown " with the Airft® Repertory Company produc- Waterville Players . Koonce has tions of "See How They Run ," also . directed the Repertory "The Play 's the Thing " is At Art Museum "Bedroom Farce ," and "Blithe Company and ACCT and-per Y presented by the Associates of Spirit. " He has also performed formed at Colby College in Colby-Community Theater and with the Waterville Players. ' 'Philemon. -'' He sings with the is performed by seven members Betts is a patholo gist , and he Waterville Area Community of the Waterville Repertory Professors display works and his wife Mary are members Chorus and lives with his fanuY Company. Performances are of the Colby Communit y Sym- Sculptor Harriet Matthews , porary Arts Foundation in ly in Belgrade. Friday and Saturday, April 13 grants from the National En- phony Orchestra and have four associate professor of art , and Oklahoma , the DeCordova and 14, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, dowment for the Arts and a dau ghters. . C. Abbott . Meader , visiting Museum in Massachusetts , the April 15 at 2 p.m. in the Water- prize at the Ann Arbor Film Joe-Cromarty most recently associate professor of art , will Vanderbilt University gallery in ville Opera House. Tickets may Festival in 1982. Since 1974, appeared as Mr. Brownlow in have their art works on view in Tennessee, and the Payson and be reserved by calling 873-1131 Meader has served as the direc- Howard Koonce , professor ACCT' s production of the Colby College Museum of Frost Gulley galleries in Por- ext. 2388 between 5 and 8 p.m. tor of the Maine Alliance of of English and chairman of the " Oliver! *' last OctoberYHe has Art. The display will last until talnd. Some pieces were includ- Media Arts', and as a visiting ar- Performing Arts Department at p o t i April 30. t o g y also erf rmed in Wa erv lle ed in an exhibi r anized b tist at several universities. Colby College, assumes the role p t y p t s: A native of Kansas City, Hobe Sound Galleries in Re er or roduc ion of Missouri , Matthews creates Florida , which traveled to Min- three dimensional landscapal nesota and California. Movie Reviews compositions using architec- She has taught drawing and tonic and stylized natural sculpture at Colby since 1 966, forms. The techinical methods and has conducted workshops involved in completing a metal throughout Maine, P enn- scuplture include arc-welding, sylvania and New Hampshire. The Graduate' is classic; oxy-acetylene welding and forge Listed in " Who' s Who in ^ ^ work. Ma tthews does not use American Art ," Matt hews is a stainless steel , but she app lies a member of the College Art by DOUG SCALISE begins the affair in earnest. As the summer drifts on, Benjamin' s special protective covering to in- Association ,' the Women ' s parents begin to worry about his listless manner. They arrange sure against the corrosive effects Caucus for the Arts; and the In this excellent commentary on American values, Dustin a date with an old school friend (Kathar ine Ross) who has but of rust. Visual Arts Advisory panel for Hoffman portrays Benjamin , a brilliant young college graduate one fault: she is Mrs , Robinson 's dau ghter. Benjamin confesses Ma tthews has had many ex- the Maine State Commission on with a degree of innocence, who returns to the home of his af- all, the girl runs back to campus , and her mother arran ges a hibi ts since her first one-woman the Arts and Humanities. She fluent, but insensitive parents. There , he is approached by friends marria ge of inconvenience in order to keep the couple apart. show at the University of was awarded a major prize at of the family, who entice him with various offers. Most offers The climax has Benjamin heading for Santa Barb ara to tr y and Georgia in 1964. She has had 10 the 1976 Bridgton Art Festival. are commercial, but one is sexual. Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bap- break up the weddin g. one-woman expositions , and Maine artist and filmmaker croft), the neurotic wife of Ben' s father' s business partner , lures This film won an academ y award for Best Director for Mike many of her works have been Meader is a veteran of 13 years ' Benjamin to her bedroom and does a sensuous stri p. ."I think Nichols in 1967. It lias an excellent sound track , featuring some seen throughout the United service in the art department at you're the most att ractive of all my parents' friends ," he says, of Simon and Garfunkel' s most memorable songs, includin g: States , includin g the Contem- Colby. He has won several as he exits the scene for his home and mothe r. "The Sounds of Silence," "Scarborou gh Fair , " and "Mrs. At their next meetin g, however, he takes her to a hotel and Robinson. " This is well wor th seeing. Powder and Wig * Police Academy' is spring slosh to hold elections One of the more trustworthy methods of establishin g and "Animal House. " I t isn't as good . "Police Academ y" the change of seasons is to see what movies are being releas- required in seeking an officer has all the standard juvenile gags about sex, women, guns , Powder & Wig will be the barometer , position. ed by Hollywood . It is not as scientific as homosexualit y, etc. The style of tlie movie is best describ- holdin g elections for the . There will also be a brief but it is just as exciting. This is how it works: if sophomoric ed as crass. . ' j organization's officers on Mon- and inane comedies are bein g shown across the nation - "Police Academy ' t bad for a typical meeting prior to the elections " isn spring teenage day April 16 at 6:30 in Runnals spring is here. ,The leadin g indicators suggest that even comedy. It' s handled better than most others bu( still can outlinin g the future of Colby 't Lobb y. though there is still snow on the ground , spring is here . Thea tre . raise itself out of the genre. The funniest moments of this The positions as officers in- sign of the new season. If students are interested in "Police Academy " is the firs t , movie are all in the coming attraction previews which is clude: Presiden t, Vice Presi- stars Steve Ouitenburg ("Diner ") probably the best , holdin g a Powder & Wig office, "Police Academy " way to see thorn. dent , Secretary, Treasurer, forced to enter the Academy g away , they should speak with Neal as a perennial troublemaker Lookin ahead, summer can 't be toq far Set for Costume/Props/Publicity. AH or go to jail. Once he and all the other prospects do join "Up The Creeks , Cousins , ext. 2488, prior to release arc "Bachelor Par ty " , and students are encoura ged to at- the force," the movie becomes a cross between "Stri pes" "Where the Boys Are " . Enjoy the weather. tend . There if) no formal criteria Monday's meeting. crtiti ysfotzs.

OLGA BROUMAS, author, teacher at Freehand in Pro- CONCERT with the Colby College Chorale - Museum of Art, COLBY COLLEGE BAND SPRING CONCERT - Lorimer vincetown, MA, and winner of the Yale Younger Series Prize Fri. April 13; 12:30 p.m. Chapel, Sat. April 14; 8:00 p.m. in 1976 for BEGINNING WITH O will be on campus as a poet in-residence - Thurs. April 12 - Sun. April 15. WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN - Meditation/Poetry exercises POWDER AND WIG ONE ACT FESTIVAL - Strider Theater, with poet-in-residence, Olga Broumas - Robins Room, Roberts Runnals Union, Sun. April 15; 2:00 p.m. FILM: "Cousin Cousine" - in conjunction with French 124 - Union, Fri. April 13; 3:00 p.m. Lovejoy 100, Thurs. April 12; 3:00 p.m; VESPER CONCERT: "Keyboard Music of Bach and Handel" with Adel Heinrich, organ, "The Graduate" - Lovejoy 100, Fri. April 13; and guest instrumentalists - Lorimer STU-A FILM: Chapel, April 15; 3:00 p.m. FILM: "Decision to Win" - A.V. Projection Room, Miller 7 & 9:30 p.m. Library, Thurs. April 12; 3:00 p.m. POWDER AND WIG ELECTIONS - Runnals POWDER AND WIG ONE ACT FESTIVAL - Strider theater, Union, Mon. April 16; 6:00 p.m. FILM: "Yojimbo" - in conjunction with EA 152 - A.V. Pro- Runnals Union, Fri. April 13; 8:00 p.m. jection Room, Miller Library, Thurs. April 12; 7:00 p.m. CoffE£hoU±£ dVots*, POETRY READING: with Olga Broumas, poet-in-residence OPEN WORKSHOP - Everyone invited to participate - Medita- - co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program and the Stu- tion/Poetry exercises with poet-in-residence Olga Broumas - FILM: "Outland," Thurs. April 12; 7 & 9:30 p.m. dent Association Cultural Life - Smith-Robins Room, Roberts Smith Lounge, Runnals Union, Sat. April 14; 11:00 a.m. Union, Thurs. April 12; 7:00 p.m. "SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT" - Mon- INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FILM: "Doctor ty Python skits, Fri. April 13; 7:00 p.m. JOINT RECEPTION with poet, Olga Broumas, and Maine Zhivago" - Lovejoy 100, Sat. April 14; 1:00 p.m. poets Sylvester Pollet and Theodore Enslin - Second Floor, DISCUSSION - with Dallas Browne: "South Africa and Roberts Union, Thurs. April 12; 8:00 p.m. POWDER AND WIG ONE ACT FESTIVAL - Strider Theater, U.S. Foreign Policy.within South Africa," Wed. April Runnals Union, Sat. April 14; 2 & 8:00 p.m. 18; 8:00 p.m. POETRY READING with Maine poets, Sylvester Pollet, author of ENTERING THE WALKING STICK BUSINESS and STU-A FILM: "The Graduate" - Lovejoy 100, Sat. April 14; JOHN G1MBEL and "Pigs" - a movie which he wrote, Theodore Enslin, author pf RANGER - VOLUMES I & II - 7

FILMS: "State of Siege" and "Decision to Win" - sponsorecd by the Coalition for Political Awareness - Lovejoy 100, Thurs. April 12; 7:30 p.m.

FILM: "Last Year at Marienbad" - in conjunction with class - Lovejoy 213, Thurs. April 12; 7:30 p.m.

POWDER AND WIG ONE ACT FESTIVAL - Strider Theater, Runnals Union, Thurs. April 12; 8:00 p.m.

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by JOHN HATTAN

On Thursday night, April 12, in the Smith-Robins rooms of Roberts Union, three poets will read. The first, Olga Broumas, will read from 7 to 8, She is the author of Beginning With 0, SUNDAY , APRIL 29, 1 984, 8 P.M. a book for which she received the Yale Younger Poets Prize lurl iufflRl I " 3 in 1976. The remaining two, Ted Enslin , author of Ranger Vol. ^^^^ H I PICKA RD THEATER , BOWDO IN COLL EG E I I and II and 2 by 12 and Sylvester Pollet, author Of Entering the Walking Stick Business, are both Maine poets. Ted Enslin has received an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities. Sylvester Pollet currently teaches at the University of Maine at Orono. There will be a reception for all HHHHHHH } Discounted student tickets are 3 three poets from 8:00 to 8:30. They will read from 8:30 to 9:30. av ailable in advance from your What is at trac tive about Olga Broumas is her honesty an d ~*^^™^™ *^ -g J willingness to tackle great issues. Much of her poetry deals with More pCOple £ campus women's group i the usually neglected female side of myth. One section of Begin- ning With 0 is called "Twelve Aspects of God ." In it, Broumas have Survived Advance tickets available — 3 deals with Greek myth, expressed in such titles as, "Lcda and £ CflllCryT than P Portland: Manassas, The Record J her Swan ," "Aphrodite" and "Calypso." She is Greek herself , j txc nancje *% and is therefore that much more sensitive to this work. She cur- Brunswick: Manassas, Macbeans, \ rently is active with Freehand in Provincetown, Massachuse tts, HOW Live ill / a collective of Woman Artists. - rs . £ d Gulf of Maine Books a Ted Enslin lives in M^lbridge, Maine with his wife and son. tlie Llt y Ol 0 Rockport: New Leaf Books J What strikes us about this man is his willingness, through his poetry, to tackle everything, great and small, In his latest book, Lbs Angeles. J 3 Ranger Vol. I nnd Hwe are impressed by the vast range of his thought; In 2 by 12, he gives us little stories of dreams and haif- limited seating; tickets 316 in advance < drcams which huuiit the edges of our mind. He has said that We cire S ¦ |iis work is best when read aloud, for it is then that this work wj • f $<>.50 nt the door S with musical composition is most easily heard. Winnin g. f • ' . availa ble at Bowdoin 's Women 's Resource Center * '* Sylvester Pellet's poetry is that of a man who confronts the jj 24 College Street j twentieth-century realities of parents in nursing homes and the Y*kt \ * Brunswick, Maine ¦ 3 need to tune into the land. He draws from many sources: Zen , Jr leSSe j (207) 725-87.11. exi. 620 « & other urea business , women in the koan-like "Sa torie ," the world around him , in the shy, Sl lfVnOrt thC I 's orgiini/nlions tl insightful , yet devastating, "Love in a Cold Clima te. '' He wri tes abou t basic things: the seasons , love, his wife and famil y. His AMERICAN C | langua ge is clean and hard , and full of the Maine earth on which CANCER he lives and works. , i ' j ] Rise and Shine By Elda Cadogan Di rected by Sue Perry by'NASH ROBBII !£U of rehearsals. Having the source of the play at Philip • Steve D'Andrea rehearsals "was a big help," said Sherman. "If Hepzibah - Susan Dougl One of them was written iy a Colby there was a word that we didn't understand, we Henry - Greg Kenyon - Freshman. Another is Eugene O' fell's last, and could go right tb hirn. We had differences of opi- Jane - Shireen Sriahawy its directors will be using surre iiiti slides and nion, but basically -we've agreed about the play. music in presenting it. One begi s*s a comedy We're both happy with it." about the draft , and turns into serious com- "It's kind of scarey, seeing your work on mentary on Americans and Ame ica . One takes stage, going from the worst rehearsals to the place after the resurrection, and mother in the . best," said Ratliff. "It's incredible to see your late 1800s. All these, and more, ; eplays in this ideas being turned into stage directions." year's annual one-act festival iv xh ibegan last The play has run into some problems, since niaht one actress had .to drop out. She was replaced Both the quality ana the numl rof the plays by Emily Nussdorfer just last week. Sherman re- in the festival has fluctuated wid< over the past mains hopeful, however. "It has lots of poten- few years. This time, howevei j he event at- tial. We're going to have to work-hard , but I tracted more directors and actors j in have turn- think we can pull it together." ed out for either of the last two itivals. And, The other drama this year is Eugene O'Neill's because Powder and Wig held i outs several last play, "Hughie." Directors Kurt Wolff and -weeks earlier than has been the n n in the past, Mike Ryan chose the piece because "O'Neill is the directors have had all the tii ;hey needed, one of my favorites, and he's one of the major something else which was not al ays the norm artists who is disregarded at this school," said in the past. "We gave everyone|pugh time," Ryan. said Powder and Wig Presiden Neil Cousins, The play follows a man whose close friend, "and they've done a good job th it." Hughie, is dead , as he tells a night clerk about Although four of the six plays le technically their relationship. Written near the end of comedies, they run the gamut f ha the highly O'Neill's life, it reflects the deterioration of his Say What Did You comic to the deadly serious. j mind, Ryan said. "There are whole pages of 'What' For One of the two dramas, "Tru Ito Life," was stage directions which take place inside the night written by Colby Freshman Mar katliff at the clerk's mind, so we had to find a way to stage request of its director, Sarah Shelrari. The play it." By James Paul Dey concerns a college student who::, ' irawn home Another problem the directors faced was the Directed by Bob to South Dakota, in part because I s father dies fact that the play is "almost a monologue, and Aube and in part because he is not satis i id with what it's a very subtle drama, in that there isn't a great Man - Bill Castelli he is doing in the east. "I've wo 3d out west,, deal of action. We -were afraid that the audience, Woman - Carolyn so part of the play came from p'e ie I met and especially here, would be unable to understand Gibbs stories I heard out there. It's :s ' ;. tof a poor what happens." To get around the problem, western kid's reaction to overprh tged campus Wolff and Ryan are using slides of paintings by life in the east," said Ratliff. Frances Bacon, an artist from the"1950's, along Hughie Sherman got the idea of usirig s ludent writer with background music to make the play more from a friend, who had been plat ia'g on direc- ' understandable. O'Neill ting in the festival but who decijfcttiiot to. "I "Box and Cox," by John Madison Morton, by Eugene talked to Marc, and we threw is being directed by Helene Landers, who chose Directed by Mike Ryan and Kurt Wolff somfileas around. He wrote it in about two nights, < d I liked it," it because "it's a simple play- there are only i Eire - Stan Kuzia she said. Night Clerk - Tim Stinson three characters- so it has given me directing ex- Together with the actors, Ratlif and Sherman perience without overwhelming me." Written Next j changed awkward lines and scene in the course and set in the late 1800's, the play concerns two men.who unwittingly rent the same room, one by Terrance McNally using it at night and one in the day. They Directed by Andrew Smith discover this, and other coincidences (they are Marion Cheever-Nash both engaged, for instance, to the same girl, and Robbins neither want to be), which make the play "very Sgt. Thech • Linda Elliott light hearted and enjoyable," said Landers. "I'm not sure I want to direct again," she add- ed, "but it has been really good to see theater cont on p. 19

True to Life '

By Marc Ratllff Directed by Susan ShermaTi Jack ¦ Derek Tarson Box and Cox Max ¦ Charles Tenny Woman ¦ Emily Nussdorfer by Julie Madison Morton Dal las - John Bookls Directed by Helene Landers Box - Rich Patten Cox - Lee St. Laurent Mrs. Bouncer • Lisa Poulin Detroit 5 Chicago, Pittsburgh favored by BOB AUBE season to tie Ty Cobb's all-time record for most hits in a career. dicker, Scott McGregor , Mike Flanagan , , and Storm Rod Carew will probably get his 3,000th hit late in the season. Davis , to go along withn MVP Cal Ripken , Jr. and runner-up As lli e 1 984 major league season gets underway, there Reggie Jackson will finally reach the 500 home run mark . And Eddie Murray (not Eddie Murphy). The Blue Jays also have are several things that are certain to happen. The Red Sox won' t Steve Carlton and Nolan Ryan will continue to extend the career a capable rotation of Dave Steib, Jim Clancy, Luis Leal, Doyle have enough pitching to win the AL East. The Giants will make record. Alexander , and Jim Gott , but their offense lacks punch past a strong charge for first place in August , only to fade in As far as the divisional races go, look for Detroit to dethrone LLoyd Moseby(.315 , 18 HR , 81 RBIs), Jesse Barfield (27 HR , September. The Mets and Cubs will bring up the rear in the Baltimore in the AL East. The Tigers have four solid starters 68 RBls) and Willie Upshaw (.306, 27 HR , 104 RBls). NL East. The Expos will stay in the pennant race until the final in (20-13), (19-1 1), , and Milwaukee needs a healthy Pete Vukovich and Rollie Fingers week of the season before choking again. And Yogi Berra will . Gold Glovers (.320) and Alan to compliment the league's best infield (Cecil Cooper , Jim Gant- be fired by George Steinbrenner because the Yankees fail to win Trammell (.319) form the best double-play combi nation in the ner , R ooin Yount , and Paul Molitor) if they are to challenge games. majors , and a third Gold Glover , (27 HR-114 for the pennant. The Red Sox have added Mike Easter to an Several milestones will be reached this year. Pete Rose should RBl' s), is arguably the best catcher in baseball. The Orioles will already potent lineup that includes AL batting champion Wade act his 4,000th hit sometime in May, and he needs 202 hits this rely on an almost unbeatable pitching rotation of Mike Bod- Boggs (.361), homerun champ Jim Rice (39 HR , 126 RBls), and Tony Armas (36 HR , 107 RBls). However, their infield defen.se resembles that of a high school team and pitching, as always, is a question mark. The Yankees will be hurt by the losses of Rich Gossage and Craig Nettles , but they still have Ron Guidry, Colby athletes receive honors Dave Righetti , and Dave Win field to go along with newcomers Toby Harrah and Phil Niekro. The Indians hope Bert Bl yleven to can recover from a shoulder injury to join Rick Suttcliffe and Weekly ' s Division 111 Ail- game, while guiding the team championship, makes her se by PAUL MOONEY Neal Heaton in the starting rotation. They will rely on speed American second team. The an ECAC playoff berth. cond appearance on the Kodal , due to the fact lhat homerun power is virtually non-existant in in Colby team and Cross, anothei Junior forward Harland fifth-leading scorer In addition to Storey, their lineup. ' over 1 ,300 repeater , was later named All Storey of the Mules 19-6 men ' s men s history with women ' s cagers Therese Chicago is the clear favorite to repeat in the AL West. Britt , was also named American. basketball team heads a list of career points Langlois and Kaye Cross receiv- Burns has been moved to the bullpen to make room for Tom Colby athletes upon whom na- All-Northeast by the National ed All-District recognition. Seaver in a rotation that already includes Larry Hoyt , On the ice, senior Alicia Cur- Rich Dot- tional and regional honors have Association of Basketball Langlois , the 6-1 junior who son , and Floyd Bannister. Rudy Law, , tin was voted MVP of the Harold Bai nes and recntly been bestowed . The 6-5 Coaches. Storey led the Mules averaged 14 points and 9 re- Carlton Fisk will pick up the slack in offense. Oakland , Women 's Hockey Coaches realiz- Cumberland Center , Maine in scoring and rebounding , with bounds for the Lady Mules en ing the need to make changes if they wanted Association All-Star game held to be a contender , native was named to Basketball 20 points and 11 rebounds per acquired Bruce Bochte , , route to the ECAC Division III at Harvard. Senior co-captain Joe Morgan Dave Kingman , and Bill of the white Mules , Curtin led Caudill during the off-season . Texas had the lowest ERA in the league last year , Colby in scoring in 1 983-84 with and their staff should still be strong despite the loss of Mike Smilhson to the Twins. However , they have 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 glaring weaknesses at catcher , points , and earned the MVP in the middle of the infield , and honor with two goals and an in the bullpen. The Angels hope that rook ies Gary Pettis , Dick @ assist. Schoficlcl , Curt Kaufman , and Ron Romanick can inject new @g)@[TlJ blood into a lineup that has seven every day players over thirty and three starting 37 or older. Kent H rbck (.297 , 84 cont on p. 15

Mules Lax battles weather, U. of Lowell - comes up short

by DANA HANLEY playing field last Saturday at U. scenic Crafts field. Willi some of Lowell. The outcome was a strong fan support the Mules Let ' s talk about pain. Not disappointing 13 to 7 loss , bin should notch their first win and you r everyday lacerations or the Mules field sense was off even up their record - never black-n-blue nuisance pain until the final quarter when they again to fall under ,5 t *A rv^ 'V • Spring means national passtime RBls), a solid attack dujar artd Bob Forsch dropped from a combined 30-19 in '82 and Gary Geatti (21 HR , 82 RBls) lead have a solid bullpen , thanks to J ess Orosco and Doug Sisk , but for Minnesota , ' .66 ERA last season to 1 6-28 last year. Philadelphia got rid of Tony Perez , Pete Rose , but the Twins staff had a 4 , their starting rotation consists mostly of promising, yet unproven and Joe Morgan , but they still have a team made up largely highest in the majors. In an effort to change that statistic , th youngsters. Their only real offensive threats arc Keith Her- Twins obtained pitchers Mike Smithson and John Butcher in of veterans. Cy Young winner John Denny and Steve Carlton nandez , George Foster, and Darryi Strawberry. The Cubs should (301 victories) are the aces of the pitching staff , with Mike exchange for Gary Ward. With ace starter Dennis Leanard out score a lot of runs again this year , but their p itching leaves , Schmidt and Gary Matthews the main run producers. The Mets of action for the first half of the season Larry Gura will have something to be desired. Scott Sanderson , Chuck Rainey , and ' to carry most of the load in Kansas City s starting rotation. The Dick Ruthven are their only half-way dependable starters , while Royals also must fill the holes vacated by Willie Wilson and ' PREDICTIONS \ Lee Smith will be the workhorse out of the bullpen. Jerry Martin (out until at least May 15), ¦4, and must find a mid- The NL West looks like it cou ld be a three-team dog fight bet- dle reliever to replace Mike Armstrong. Seattle has a potential- ween the Padres , Braves , and Dodgers. San Diego ha-, its ly strong pitching staff with Jim Beattie , Matt Young, Mike AX* strongest pitching staff ever , with Tun Lollar , Dave Dravecky. Moore , and Bob Stoddard as starters, and Dave Beard and Ed and Ed Whitson leading the way. Rich Gossage is ihe new stop- VandeBerg in relief. The rest of their lineup, though , has only East W«st per in relief. Minor League Player of the Year Kevin three proven plavers , Al Cowens, Pat Putnam , and Gorman McReynolds and newly acquired Craig Nettles will team with Thomas. LXtetcoit Chicago Steve Garvey and Terry Kennedy to provide most of the offense. In the NL East , Pittsburgh , once known as "The Lumber Z.Bakimore Oakland The Braves led the NL in batting in '82 and with the likes of Company, " has put together one of the best staffs in the ma- SYToroato Texfcs . ' Dale Murphv and Bob Horner , rnav well do so auain this season . jors. Larry MeWilliams and John Candelaria were the NL's win- 4, Milwaukee California Gene Garber returns to a bullpen that already includes Steve ningest lefthanders (both 15-8), and the Pirates added a third 5. Boston Minnesota B^drosian and Terry Forster. The starting pitching is suspect , lefthander in John Tudor during the off-season. Add to that 6„New York Kansas City <* though , due to the losses of Phil Niekro and Pascual Perez. Fer- Rick Rhoden , Jose DeLeon , and Kent Tekulue and you have 7,€levelan.d Seattte nando Valenzuela is still the ace of the Dodger staff , but LA the makings of a fine staff. has another blue-chipper in reliever Carlos Diaz, obtained from The Pirates ' biggest worries are finding replacements for Dave Nt the Mets. Pedro Guenero and Ken Landreaux are the key of- Parker and Mike Easier. Montreal , possibly the most talented ' fensive performers . Nolan Ryan and Joe N'iekro are the key- team in baseball , could win this division if they don ' t pull their East - "Wte$i>w,v Y ;> jj 20 HR , 79 RBls)and Jose Cruz (.318) are among the holdovers Rose joins speedy Tim Raines and the multi-talented Andre £*Mo»6r*aiY ; -^a ; L,Y- > '' > "i" a , -y in the field. San Francisco also has a strong bullpen , led by Greg Dawson 3J&,JUsr$- I Aijck 'M$$8$* , y ;| " ' :> ; Minton (22 saves) and (20), 4^W$imphk H&i&tea \ A"[ Y' ".yf but their ace starter , Atlee Hammaker , is still recovering from a shoulder injury . Cin- Rose joins speedy Tim Raines and the multi-talented Andre 5iMftw Y

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We feel fer the fresh perspective of an a smooth transition to the new voice by the increased student our combination has the certain underclassman together with commons system as imperative. participation. As students, we diversity and overall balance the experienced attitude of an Overall, we feel that we are have many opportunities open that is necessary for these upperclassman. As residents of well qualified to serve as to us, which we will capitalize offices. each side of campus, our dif- representatives of the student on, beginning next year. Mike Our enthusiasm for Colby ferences in perspectives will help body. We are diverse and and I would like to see the has lead us to participate in us to integrate the campus. Our balanced, committed and en- Board of Governors as a body many facets of Colby life, diversity is an important factor thusiastic. We work well with by which we can organize stu- which have given us the ex- in enabling us to effectively each other, as well as with the dent voice on matters affecting perience necessary to do the job represent all Colby students. administration. We are in touch Colby directly. We can take well. Some of these include: From speaking with many with the students and their con- stands on issues such as credit Junior Class President , students we have identified cerns. We are experienced anti requirements, cuts in financial Sophomore Council Co-chair, several major issues. Student in- capable of being good ad- aid, Maine drinking age, vaca- RCAB secretary, Colby Rugby, put should be a more integral ministrators. We hope you will tions, Jan-Plan, etc. New facility committee, Gover- part of the decisions made at recognize our qualifications for nance Committee, and other Colby. More student interest the job and vote for us!!! - Serving as chair of the Gover- committee work. Through these nance sub-committee of. RCAB, activities we have learned how I have done a lot of work with MIKE HEEL to work well with the ad- the new government plan. I ministration and we have gain- know it well and am confident ed full awareness of Colby life that I can make it work next My position in running for RLC, member of RCAB and its and of the new commons year. Stu-A Vice-President is not one Room Draw subcommittee, and system. The position of president is that allows me to promise that leader of the Colby Democrats. Although we both share one that requires strong leader- I will act in a certain manner if I have been both the leader and qualities of assertiveness, com- ship ability. Acting as gover- elected. Rather, I will have fix- listener in debate - both qualities mitment, and "Colby en- ' nance co-chair as well as vice- ed responsibilities and will serve will be needed in my respon- thusiasm," pur differences captain of women's rugby has as complement to Cici, adding sibilities as chairperson of the compliment each other and give improved my leadership . I also a differing perspective on most Scheduling Committee, and as us a unique balance which will have the ability to work well issues facing Colby students . As representative to the Board of help us relate to the wide range with people and have strenthen- a team, we will work well Trustees. In addition, I have of Colby interests. We feel it is ed this through my participation together; we will also have dif- come into contact with most of necessary to take into account in RLC, rugby, and RCAB. ferences of opinion which will Colby's student leaders. I plan the interests of both upper and allow us to represent the student to consult these students in the body well on the Board of organization of the Appoint- I have chosen Michael to be Trustees. ments Committee. STEVE LAWSON my vice-President because I Both Cici and I would like to BRIAN CLARK realize he is very capable - as see student opinion more ac- . Lastly, I wish to state my sup- witnessed by his activities - and, curately represented through in- port for Cici Bevin as President In the past three years, more importantly, he is very en- we by (including sports, clubs, etc.) creased use of student referen- of Stu-A. Her role as Gover- have worked together on thusiastic. I believe that Mike have allowed us the opportuni- da. We would also like.to see in- nance chairperson on RCAB numerous committees at ATO, d , together, know a great ty to learn how to work more an I creased student participation on makes her one of the most dealing with the social and percentage of the people at this effectively with people and bet- such issues as a 4-course load knowledgeable individuals on managerial aspects of the frater- school and, therefore, represent ter our organizational skills. maximum and the future of campus as to how the new nity, d h ld b f most of you. We are very dif- an ave he a num er o These activities have also given Jan-Plan. system will function. Cast your offices. Currently, Steve is ferent people, often represen- us the chance to work with each In my two years at Colby, I ballot for the team of Cici Bevin t s e d S l ting different viewpoints, yet we rea ur r an Brian is ocia other on various tasks. We feel have served as a member of the and Mike Heel for Stu-A Presi- Chairman. All of the activities work will together. ECHO staff, secretary of the dent/Vice-President. that this sort of co-operation is we've been involved in at Col- an essential qualification for the TOM CLAYTOR _ offices. The leadership and developed in a fraternity, coupl- CORY HUMPHREYS ed with these other activities give us both the desire and abili- The abrupt dissolution of and know which policies will be and are determined to commit BENEFITS OF THE COM- take greater responsibility for ty to do the jobs. Colby's t radit ional social effective in representing the the necessary time to make the MONS SYSTEM. Stu-A will be implementing cultural events, system makes it imperative that students' interests. Our leader- commons system successful. able to sponsor a greater including film festivals "and next year 's studen t body ship and organizational number and variety of social Wc will not allow the student more speakers on contemporary government reach out to active- capabilities stem from a wide functions, such as: events, and for social gatherings ly involve all students. It is range of experience with government to be a puppet of the Administration. However, such as musical groups at the equally important that the RCAB, RLC, sports, clubs, and shell, tent parties by the pond, President and Vice President of dorm staff. We work very effec- we will work closely with the Utilizing each of the four com- Administration after con- bonfires on Runnals, and inter- this government fully unders- tively together, as well as in mons on different weekends for commons Olympics. tand the government structure cooperation with other people, solidating and voicing student all campus parties, enabling opinion, so that we can work more spontaneous, smaller towards the same goals, events to occur; and the provi- 3) TO LET STUDENTS sion of at least two social alter- KNOW WHAT STU-A IS DO- After questioning a represen- natives on weekend nights such ING AND HOW THEY CAN tative sample of students about as all campus movie nights, out- GET INVOLVED. Informa- their major concerns for next door special dinners, and out- year, we outlined the following door group activities like trips tion channels will be devised, goals to represent THE to the beach. allowing students to participate STUDENTS' INTERESTS: in the selection of concerts, 1) TO FILL A VOID LEFT BY 2) TO BRING THE CAMPUS movies, and speakers at Colby, THE ABSENCE OF FRATER- TOGETHER THROUGH so that the Commons Council NITIES BY TAKING AD: THE INTEGRATION OF wil effectively communicate the VANTAGE OF THE THE COMMONS. Stu-A will concerns of dorm residents. Finance chair Cultural Life GREG KELLEY BRUCE HICKEY SUE PERRY My name is Sue Perry and I I am a junior Economics ma- The student body and the stu- jor and also a member of the dent organizations here at Col- am running for the position of Kappa Delta Rho fraternity, by want an exciting and suc- Cultural Life Chairperson. My where I served as Social cessful year. In order for this to experience with regards to Chairman. occur, a competent person must Cultural Life is significant. This be elected to the position of year I have been a member of This past year I was elected Finance Chairperson. I feel that the Cultural Life Committee, as the Foss representative to the I am just that person. and was involved in both the Residential Life Council, where fundamental and intensive pro- I am a member of the Finance The responsibilities ' of cesses of the organization. Committee. I participated in the Finance Chairperson are Colby has seen a variety of screening of requests for funds primarily to prepare an annual made by various dorms, clubs, controversial, educational, in- budget and to allocate funds to My experience within the and organizations. This spring tellectual and well-known the student clubs within the If elected, I would attempt to Colby community is varied and I will be working with the speakers during this academic restrictions of the budget. For satisfy the student organiza- yet relates specifically to Treasurer and other committee clubs and organizations receive year and this diversity must con- the past four months I have tions' financial needs to the best culture-related events. I have members formulating next the funds they merit. This will tinue. It is the facet of Cultural been working for the current of my ability. I would look for been a member of Powder and year's student government enable the clubs to operate Life which interest and excites Stu-A Treasurer and subse- innovative ways to save Wig, the student theatre group, budget. smoothly while the new govern- me the most. It is the founda- quently have learned much organizations money and for three years and I feel I have In the past the office of the ment finds its feet and tests its tion upon which I would build about the Treasurer's functions. monitor each group's budget to contributed to the enhancement Treasurer has been viewed as powers. I will also keep my Cuiturla Life program for a closer I have also had experience with ensure that no group oversteps of Colby theatre on this cam- merely a bookeeper's post. I check on the student govern- next year. the drafting of the annual their financial limitations. I pus. I am a member of WMHB hope to expand the office ment funds that are spent . I have many new ideas with budget as I was a member of the would try to run the office as ef- and as well am chairperson for beyond its administrative role Closer auditing will force those regards to the Cultural Life Treasurer's budget committee ficiently as possible so that er- , the Recommendations Subcom- and make the Treasurer more who receive Stu-A monies to use Committee one which concerns last year. Other qualifications ror and inconvenience can be mittee of the Social Life Com- responsive to the wishes of the them properly and ultimately the possibility of inviting more that I have for this job include minimized. mittee of RCAB. I am extreme- Board of Governors and to its for tht benefit of the individual well-known speakers, such as my position of current So if you want to have a great ly dedictated to furthering the constituents for the betterment student. Andrew Young, to the college Treasurer at my fraternity and time in 1984-85, vote for the Cultural Life upon the Colby of the student body as a whole. , I look forward to the office campus. Another desire relates my background in economics, most qualified person for campus. If elected, I will do my My first priority as Treasurer of Treasurer and to your sup- to expanding the Cultural Life math , and administrative Finance Chairperson, Bruce very best to establish a viable, will be to insure that all worthy port at the polls. program to satisfy the diverse science. Hickey. and controversial groups recognizable, intellectual and establihed upon the Colby satisfying cultural life for the campus. Colby community. President DORISANN WEBER '85 , , Being in Waterville Maine I feel that it is extremely impor- MELANIE NELSON tant that Colby have a wide range of cultural activities. For We've been here almost three this reason I , Dorisann Weber, years now with little more than charity. It's up to you. With seminars and getting speakers am running for Cultural Life one to go. I •want to your ideas and mine, I'll work that will aid us in the decisions make senior Chairperson. This year I have year the best one yet. with you to plan activities that that we will be making about The been involved with RCAB and potential is definitely there. We we can all enjoy. And now with the changes being made in the our futures. Senior year is our am a co-chair of the Judicial year. It will be what we make sub-committee. I would be could have a lobster bake at the current system , we'll have to re- dedicated in bringing more up the beach , go on a cruise 1> more heavily on class func- it to be, so let's make sure that cultural activities to Colby, and Maine coast in the fall as well tions, dorm functions, and it's one to remember. Vote for would be open to any of your school sponsored functions for mc and I guarantee it will be. suggestions. as one during senior week. We social activities next year. Keep in mind that the officers can have cocktail parties, din- you elect will be responsible for I would like to work with planning all class reunions in ners, we enn sponsor events for _ Career Services in planning the future. PETER CO LEY

I pm. writing to publicly ex- press rny serious aspiration to be you r Class President for the ROY HIRSHLAND upcoming year. My immediate concern is to The year 1984-85 will be the Third , the college will at- ing nil-campus events more dif- possible events: class cocktail , , attain a significant budget from fi rst year of the new Commons tempt to split the students into ficult to hold. parties class dances a lobster , the Student Association in order system here at Colby. Whether the four commons areas, mak- These three points will bake at the beach a picnic and , to draw outstanding giiest lec- (he system will survive or fnii is drastically affect seniors at Col- wine party at Sugarloaf spon- by next year. , turers lo Colby College during impossible to know at this time. Unless we control sor films and concerts a spring , the year,- to fund. numerous their affects we could spend break trip for those who want ' . , socinl gatherings and also to I do know several things , our senior year wondering why to go to Florida senior week ac- finance the selection of our however , that will happen next we ever came to Colby College tivities , and special nights at the , commencement speaker, I am year which will affect our lives in the first place. Courthouse. As president I also concerned wilh bringing ns seniors at Colby. would organize the selection of our class an d t he - facul ty As your senior class presi- the graduation speaker early dent , together during this final your, First , the new student center I would concentrate on enough so that we could hope pulling our class together , to get someone the entire class hopes that nn "effective rap- will not be built by next spring. an d in on spending our time port may bp established between The class of 1 985 will see the and wants. money the way we want the two bodies. ; ' ' new facility only as Colby to. With siSme effort from the Y' , >, As president I would , During this past academic alumni. at the entire class, good leadership, | | en d of this year, make a com- year I served on Ihe Student the student government and my and cooperation from the ad- prehensive plan and budget for ministration ,' we can have a suc- Association Executive Board as st ron g desire t o crea t e a Second, the administration | * next year's class functions. Here cessful and enjoyable year. I n student representative to the memorable and worthwhile will make substan tial o t eff r s to are some of my ideas which I believe 1 could successfully Board of Trustees arid; as a senior year , I sincerel y believe curb the presence of alcohol at f think will help bring the class organize such a year, and would member of the Finance Com- that Will be a capable and social functions, thus taking the | together and make our senior enjoy the opportunity to be mittee, With this experience in diligent Class President . responsibility from the students. H w ycar more enjoyable. Some your class president. Social Life Vice-president '85 COLLEEN BALCH SWING ROBERTSON — MARY BETH BOLAND —

My name is Colleen Balch. Class officers are going to Graduation is 409 days away! I'm running for the Stu-A of- play an important role in Col- When we look back upon our tunity to become invoved in all fice of Social Committee by's social life next year. Not four years of college, which facets of class government and Chairperson. only will fraternities cease to ex- memories will last and which social organization. I recom- I feel very strongly that next ist and provide weekend ac- will fade? No doubt each of us mend the establishment of a year the need for an organized tivities, tut the college's plann- will leave Colby with a unique Senior Advisory Council , and active social committee is ed Social Center will not be set of memories, but there will (SAC), a committee whose greater than ever before. With completed until after our 1985 be some events that leave a membership would be open to the abolishment of the frater- graduation. It will be the job of more vivid impression upon a every member of the Senior nities, a social void will be our class officers to create an a) larger number of people. The Class. created. The existing clubs, class exciting social atmosphere and | effect of these events will be SAC would meet weekly or and campus wide organizations provide the ingenuity to shape ™ more lasting and widespread bi-monthly, depending upon the will have to shoulder the a memorable senior year. I feel | because they will be activities in urgency of pending issues and responsibility of creating and I can contribute significantly ^ which a large number of people the preference of SAC maintaining a healthy social towards this end.. A vote for o have actively participated. members. I feel the creation of O " life. Swing Robertson is a vote a. I am seeking the position of SAC would greatly increase the number of participants involv- My experience from working proven to me that the best way towards some good times come | Senior Class Vice-President intensively on my class council , for me to contribute to Colby' s senior year! m that I may provide all interested ed in the organization of social in my dorm, and on an RCAB social life and insure its vitality class members with the oonor- functions and class governance. subcommittee this past year has is,through this office. It is my hope that moreMnr dividuals with suggestions and creative ideas would be en- couraged to share their valuable talents through the establish- President '86 ment of SAC. I realize that the position of ANN SANBORN TIM KASTRINELIS Class Vice-President necessitates a great deal of time, Class of 1986... My name is their classmates. . Also, an In last year's election, I responsibility for which I am effort and organizational skills. Ann Sanborn and I'm running Easter egg hunt held for the stressed as a candidate and as running as a candidate for I consider myself a very capable for Junior Class President. handicapped children would a member of the Class of 1986, President of the Class of 1986. f candidate and am eager to meet With the new Commons System give us, as a class, the oppor- the importance of each of our There is much that can be ac- *. the requirements of this office. to be in effect next year, it will tunity to meet with the Water- votes. I emphasized the impor- complished next year. As a | Through our joint efforts, we be especially important to have ville community. Fundraising tance of placing our vote where result of the new commons £can make our Senior Year a tru- a president who can unite the ideas include setting up conces- it would not only be counted, system, the Trustees have set §ly memorable one. I am willing class.- Also, for the Commons sion stands at sports events, car but also heard, represented and aside a large amount of money ^o to work with enthusiasm and System to be effective, we need washes, and a marathon. acted upon. I talked of a strong for campus activities and ¦5 ask - each of you for your someone with leadership and One important thing I'd like beginning for the Class of 1986. groups. We need a Class Presi- support. the ability to represent the stu- As a candidate for President dent who will be aggressive in dent body in administrative of our Junior Class, I'm again tapping those funds. However, relations. I feel I can achieve stressing the importance of elec- money alone is not the answer, these goals through organized ting not simply a class officer, cont on p. 19 LAURIE HERLIHY — activities which emphasize class but wliat is needed- a class unity and participation. leader who will work for our I am running for Senior Class Along with cocktail parties, class. First, there must be an im- Vice-President. We can make I'd like to have class dinners the |! provement on this year's ex- our senior year the best one yet last Friday of every month. Our f ecutive board performance. but we need to encourage more class could also start a tradi- n And secondly, there must be a class unity and more class Spring Formal: an off- tional £ strong dedication to. meeting the activities. campus dinner-dance. This £ demands of next year. I have been involved in stu- would provide Juniors a chance s With the Board of Trustee's dent government at Colby. This to work together in organizing a decision in January, we are fac- past year I served as a Junior an event. A weekend getaway at |ed with constructing a new Class Treasurer. Along with the m £ Su^arloaf , Camden, or Quebec social life at Colby College. We i other class officers I helped to would give Juniors a chance to hold within our hands, like § build up a concession stand at better acquaint themselves with every class, the unique oppor- >. home hockey games and helped tunity for a new beginning as a to coordinate the upcoming before, The Trustee's decision a jello wrestling exhibition! was both a delegation of % With your support I will Vote Sue Perry responsibility and power to w work hard to make your senior RCAB, and most importantly, year a great one! for each class, its members, and its Thanks for your vote. Cultural Life Chairperson officers . It is this delegation of

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But I couldn't find a director, so I thought I'd do it myself," said what lies ahead of us is impor- "The play is an absurd comedy, Smith. The play is about a man who has been called in to take but it isn 't foot-stomping." tant too. In an effort to prove It is about a man and an eccentric old lady who meet on a park our strength, organization, and his physical for the draft. He does not want to join the army, and tries a variety of ploys to convince the examining sergeant bench. The lady confuses the man, who is trying to play along unity as a class, I am anxious to with her games and, for the most part, fails. serve as class secretary. I that he is unfit. guarantee that my dedication to "It 's been fun working on it," said Aube, "and I like the this position would be express- "Most of it is a comedy, but the end is very serious. Even way it looks. I think people will enjoy it." ed through hard work , though' it was written in the 60's, it says a great deal about peo- perserverance, persistence, and ple today, it points out the foibles of Americans," said Smith. Bringing the six plays together has not been without problems. Some of the directors felt that they needed more help in direc- association with you. It is im- Although he had some problems in casting it-- the lead calls ting, since none of them has directed before. Furthermore, there portant for us to open every ~fat , change for "a very man " said Smith- he has been able to were problems in scheduling rehearsal time for the plays and door, because that will help in- changing the sense of the play. "I it to fit the actors without yith some of the technical aspects of directing, such as paying sure a happy and successful think people will enjoy it , and it'll give them something to think for props. Finally, the plays have been scheduled for .the same year. But in order to do this we about, too," he said. need to have willing people to elected class secretary, I will weekend, people may be unwilling to go to the theater twice devote their time to such a job. prove my desire to make the "Rise and Shine" is the first play in the second group, which in once week, said Cousins. "We had scheduling conflicts," said I promise you that if I am Class of '86 outstanding. opens tonight. Written by Elda Cadogan and directed by Sue Cousins, "we wanted to do them over a period of two weeks, Perry, it is about a man who died in the 1960' s and a woman but there are too many other things going on. " who died in the 1800's, both of whom wake up after the The directors, however, were generally pleased with the help resurrection. they recieved from Powder and Wig, which sponsors the festival •Kastnnelis "It s a fun play,! said Perry, "I chose it because I thought partly to encourage future directors by giving them experience. We also need a Class President is ready tolisten to new ideas; it would be interesting to direct. We've changed it significant- "We got the plays up on. the stage, instead of in the cellar, who is creative and innovative and most of all , a Class Presi- ly, especially the ending-we've made it question the resurrec- to give them experience there. All but two will be coming back, in using the money. There are dent who will work for our tion, and the normal ideas of going to Heaven." Perry also had so we'll have plentyof people to direct next year. There was opportunities available for not class. to make the love story that is part of the play more believable a shortage of them, this year," said Cousins. just cocktail parties, but also to the audience. class trips into Boston , Ski- "Box and Cox," "Next," and "Hughie" opened last night Days at Sugarloaf , class nights "I think it's a better play now. The way we ended it is more and will be shown Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at - the Courthouse, and with •Sanborn intelligent. It makes the decisions involved in the resurrection- "Rise and Shine," "What Did You Say 'What' For?" and enough interest, semi-formal to do next; year is have open do you go, or not?- more believable," she said. "True to Life" will open tonight at 8 p.m. and will be shown dinners down-town. In addi- class meetings to ensure James Paul Dey 's "What Did You Say 'What' For?" is be- Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., as well. tion, there must also be a mon- everyone's opinions are heard. thly newsletter sent to each class The possibilities for what we, as member demonstrating the pro- a class, can do next year are gress of the class, listing upcom- endless. Cast your vote with so- ing class events, and providing meone who will work her for class member input. In hardest to make your ideas order to accomplish these goals materialize. Vote Ann Sanborn , we need a dedicated Class Presi- Junior • Class President, and dent: a Class President who is assure yourself a fantastic a leader: a Class President who 1984-85.

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ARMY.BE ALL YOUCAN BE. 24 Hour automatic program service.;/X V CAII 873-1300 y Sgt. Blazina - Tel. 873-2594 Ei ^mmMm^ **f i m romillll "H the ¦ T H Ieditor H I M foreign policy? ¦ "Successful " by TIM OAKES a simple Cold War conflict of the Free World vs. the Communists, one which can be easily Apathy strikes again I am writing to challenge an assertion made dealt with on military terms. For Reagan, the in the last issue of the ECHO concerning Marxists immediately become evil murderers and Reagan's Central American Policy. That this their opponents become "freedom fighters. " ! - The kGk of student kvolvenaent m college politics has been' disappois * policy has been called successful leaves me Reagan holds the view that the U.S. wasn 't " surge of eathmiasm after the \ ling, though typical of Colby. Despite the somewhat exasperated. The fact remains that the defeated in Vietnam , rather, that we si m ply ? Trustees announedd the new residential system, students have returned to U.S. involvement in Central America seeks to weren 't allowed to win , that we were withdrawn ? their apat&eiic attitudes, and passivity once again thrives throughout m«ch protect not the interests of the Central American too soon . He ignores the fact that the majority f of the camptis, people, but only the interests of the U.S. Govern- of Vietnamese supported the government of Ho- Three mouths ago, people were excited about the commons plan and the Chi-Minh over the autocratic regime the U.S. \ supported. The Vietnamese were fighting not for | | future of Colby. Groups were organized both for and against the system, Commentary the Soviet "Red Menace," but for their indepen- and, more than ever, it seemed , took an active interest m governing dance and freedom, while the U.S. supported an \ ment. Central America has become the bat- ; themselves. Apathy seemed to have disappeared, as RCAB and its ten mh- oppressive minority. This situation is more or tleground between our government and what it committees began for next less being repeated in El Salvador and Nicaragua. specific planning year. perceives as the "evil communist menace," and ^ The U.S. Government is creating a situation I Smce then, however, interest has dwindled, and students don't seem to little attention has been paid to the desires of the in Central America which will justify military in- people there. care anymore. tervention in order to establish regimes which Keagan s policy is merely a restatement ot After such a hopeful start, why have students become listless and unin- support U.S. interests. The interests of the peo- 1950's Cold War tendencies towards over- | volved again? Only a few individuals have maintained an. interest in help- ple there have become secondary to our own. simplification and the desire to explain away Findings of the White Paper and other studies ing to build a strong government, and they are gradually diminishing in local Third World problems as manifestations which cla im "conclusive evidence" of covert ef- \ numbers. It is time to reverse this trend. o f so-called " monolithic" communist expansion. forts by Communist countries to overthrow the j 's elections, students It 's based on the principles of John Foster Dulles I , - Although few have become involved in tomorrow government in El Salvador , have been widely and Walt Rostow , among others , who saw the |, can still havea say in Colby's future by voting. Given the low voter turnout challenged for making inaccurate conclusions "Red Menace" spreading uncontrolled around in past elections, v , it seems likely that most will ignore this possibility and broad generalizations in order to spread the howe er the world and who saw the U.S. as a world police fear that the Soviets and the Cubans have their ' — yet it may well tarn out to be more important than any previous one. force with the responsibility to stop this spread. hands in every Third World rebellion that occurs. Furthermore, as important as voting is, student involvement is still They called it Containment , a nd although after Whether or not these challenges are justified , ' futyrc Vietnam we were supposed to have matured necessary, now more than ever. Colby s is in the hands of its students the fact remains that Reagan 's is an outdated beyond such simplistic tendencies , it 's back in now, and we can shape it as we see fit — if we are wiling to take advantage pol icy, an inadequate and over-simplified assess- full force with Reagan and the hard line prin- of our opportunities. ment of a complex world. It is a policy which ciples of advisors like Jean Kirkpatrick. chooses, as Senator Fulbright has said , "to fight Thus. Central American policy, according to f ire with f i re ," and if one accepts criticism of Reagan , is merely the U.S. asserting itself against Marxist policies , similar U.S. methods should what it perceives as Soviet expansion . It chooses not go without stricture. Such a policy, one to ignore the fact that the problems in El which sacrifices our humanitari an ideals and sup- Salvador and Nicaragua are deeply rooted local ports U.S. sponsored terrorism , can hardly be Forum: (fo ' • ram) n. a public discus- conflicts in which the impoverished majority are called successfu l , and I' m sure the majority in sion of items of common interest rising up against their oppressive rulers . The U.S. Central America would agree. tFOFOO Oia) IL. forum , the market-place] . has reduced complex local political problems to

( /sf R Editor \cws Editor A'civ.v Ij/itor Kathy Colbertitor Brad Fay Josh Shapiro Echo error is disturbing ft I sXJi & Sports Ed Sports Editor 1'hatnxraphy Editor ^^£— / 4^ ¦ ^^ by TOM NOEL \ Tim n<)nang Paul Mooncy Tina Zabriskic vice to the Colby community. the press in general (a rare oc- Layout Editor Arts Editor Ecaluri -s Editor Most students look forward currence these days). And fewer jrj& ./ w Bill Kules Scott I.ainer Carolyn Rhodes My article "Abolishing Frats with enthusiasm to see their errors will encourage potential May be Breach of Contract , " own work , as well as the work commentary writers by lessen- A I f | I | jA \ Httsincss \laminer Production Manager Circulatio n Manavcr appeared in the last ECHO with \ of their fellow students. We al l ing any chances of personal em- \%BJ/ \J- \\ \ X .I Dieter Wcbcr Betsy Rose Dorisa nn Wcbcr a serious error. In the article , appreciate the time and effort barrassment that occu r when m* \ Ad\crti\inx ¦%/<"> Mantim'r Athcrtisinn Assistant Adwrtisinx Design Manager ~^ one sentence should have put into its publication and editing errors happen to make Ca rol MsvnbcrK Randy Wilinot Joan Ray , <^- rqfr j John llahcrstock i. read "If I understand correct- whenever possible , we should his or her article sound ^ ly, wit h the sale of any good or all participate by makin g sug- gramatically or semantically in- service , there usually exists an ^a | 1 r||T Announcements: l.auru I.unc gestions which migh t improve correct. After all , authors of ar- JJj -1 JL,i. I R I ly/itsts : Jen n C'li'iir) , CnlWU' Cole, Curiil Dimii , Ciiuli Villrrri 'iil r ^^ ' , our one and only school ticles make enough embarrass- f ^ C I' molmiilrr v l i'iin Hill , llunnuli Ilimhinil icri Srull) . I * Special tluittlis to Nasti Kiihhlns , tary newspaper. In an effort to assist ing mistakes . We don 't need Commen the editors in providing a higher help. explicit contract , an implied quality product , I urge writers contract, or a combination of lo carefully .scrutinize the bot h , which entitle the pur- publicized version of their com- chaser to the benefits offered mentary articles , as I have done , and expected at the time of the and point out any accidental Foreign policy and President Reagan purchase , " This sentence acted editing errors which may in- as a sort of thesis for the arti- terfere with ihe readers ability by MICHAEL B. MAHAFFIE The question of foreign policy centers around the U.S, and cle , which introduced and defin- to appreciate the meaning of an the U.S.S.R. and their conflict over the nations of the Third ed the legal concept of implied article and the value of a free This is an election year and the question on everyone 's mind World .The U.S. argues that the Soviets are trying to takeover contracts. When I read the press. And if it is not terribly in- at this point is which of the candidates will make the best presi- the world; that they arc out to subjugate the people of the Third publicized article , I found the convenient , commentary dent. There arc a great many people who phrase this question Wolrcl , The Soviets argue the same about the U.S. In sonic of above words , "art implied con- authors should also ask the as " which one is least likely to cause mc to die in some horri- the countries of the 'fluid World the people hale the Soviets; tract ," had been left out. Om- editors exactly what (if ble, useless fashion?" Since Mr. Reagan .takes such a firm stand in some they hate the U.S, It is interesting to note that the Ira- mitting these key words had anything) they might find nian Islamaic regime speaks of the Soviet Union as the "Junior several undesired effects , other necessary to edit out of the ar- tary Satan ," and the United States as the "Great Satan. " They have than making the sentence ticle submitted. Too often , Commen hated us a little longer I guess. semantically flawed. The topic reader dissatisfaction has led to in defense of what he believes lo be proper foreign policy this Mr. Michaud brings up the administ ration 's stock defense of the article (breach of implied accusations that the press policy has become an issue. The Democratic Presidential can- of their invasion of the island nation of Grenada. I believe that contract) would later be thrown deliberately exaggerates and didates now alternate their personal attacks on one another with the reasoning behind this invasion had more to do wit h Ihe re- at the reader with no previous distorts facts , giving all press a attacks on the President 's foreign policy. Last week's ECHO quest of the other Caribbean nations , and a desire to both teach introduction. More important- bad image. Where possible , any contained a commentary by Edward Michaud entitled "Reagan Havana and Moscow a lesson and bolster America 's morale. ly, the implied contract concept constructive reader feedback to Works for Peace. " While I cannot help but admire the apparent The Caribbean nations that asked us to invade arc all nations as it was presented with its eliminate proofreading errors , sincerity of Mr. Midland's beliefs; I must say that I cannot agree that face social unrest, They arc afraid that their citizenry might editing error , is discussed will help decrease the amount of less wilh what he has to say. get some ideas from the revolution and socialist government without ever informing the reader 's and writer 's dissatisfac- I believe that Mr. Reagan is a threat to peace and I do not in Grenada, We have always been looking to stick it to Havana reader that implied contract is tion. Among other things , fewer plan to vote for him in November. This is my right as a citizen. and Moscow. As to morale, remember that the invasion came a defined legal term. errors lessening public It is also my right to attempt to convince my fellow citizens, shortly after (i disastrous Sunday in Beirut , a Sunday in which The Colby ECHO , without a dissatisfaction will promote a in both public and private debate, not to vote for Mr. Reagan, cent on p. 23 doubt , provides a valuable ser- more positive attitude toward No, I am not a communist. There is no justification for Reagan's foreign policy by KURT WOLFF hearing the powerfu l talk by John Stock well. I'm recently discovered that the CIA has been min- statement indeed. shocked that his revekllon of the reality of CIA ing tbe harbors in Nicaragua; Ihe Reagan Ad- The U.S. position on the situation in I don ' t know if I could call it a "noble at- operations — the destabilization of economies ministration knows it , the Sandinistas certainly Nicaragua is based on this 'Mraditional " view of tempt " to justify our president , but Edward and populations , the experimenting of torture know it — why doesn 't the American public communist governments. Reagan would have us Michaud has given his readers what I see as the procedures on "worthless" victims taken off the know it? Does Reagan have something to hide? believe that the Sandinistas arc repressive, and typical justification used by those who support street , the recruitment of prostitutes to be used Does that mean perhaps that there is something that they have strong ties with the Soviets. Con- Reagan 's foreign policy. Mr. Michaud is a man in operations as " special access agents " — had inherently and humanely wrong about our opera- sidering that they ' re no longer run by a rich and no impact. Can any human being, after ail that , tions in Central America? powerful dictator who didn ' t g ive much of a still believe that the CIA is a legitimate Mr. Michaud writes that Marxist Leninist damn for social reform , tells you that they have Commentary organization? countries "are always more destructive and come somewhere. In fact , social improvements Consider , too , the kinds of people that are repressive than their right-wing predecessors. " have been on a steady incline ever since the instilled with a great dea l of trust in our coun- making our country 's foreign policies; when What he first of all is assuming is that all "com- revolution. As for Soviet ties — what the hell try and our president; therefore he has no trou- Henry Kissinger chooses to sulk because so- muni st " countries are the same — by natu re would you do to defend yourself if you had huge , ble believing Mr. Reagan when he justifies U.S. meone else took "his" chair , instead of par- totalitarian , iron-fisted , and sterile. But this American warships looming off your shores and aggression as "working for peace. " ticipating in his committe deciding to whether definition is not necessarily a given. Communism American "advisors" (i.e. troops) on all of your ' ' I have a hard time believing, however, that so- or not to bomb Vietnam , can we still call him is a theory of government that has the potential borders? If you re gonna fight back , you ve gotta meone could deign to write such a supportive " the smartest man in the world"? Is the trust to take many different shapes in the world. Just get the fire from somewhere ! commentary on Reagan 's forei gn policy after that we keep in these people justified? It was just look at the differences between China and To stand behind all communist regimes wpuld Russia , for example; merely the fact that those be as foolish as to stand behind all democratic two "red ' countries are arch enemies is enough regimes merely out of a trust ot the nght-ness to prove the ambiguity inherent within com- of the system. I think each situation needs to be How 'bout inconveniences munist theory. examined individually as we come across it , and J osef Stalin was oppressive and power-hungry. not j ust brushed aside because of our traditional Salvadore Allende, however , was popularly assumptions. Reagan 's policies provide a great by ARTHUR JACKSON When one student was queried like fun. Next month we should elected by the Chilean people , and was beginn- deal of security for most Americans; father about the veal , he replied , "A ing to show that a party calling itself " com- knows best , and the children don 't need to How have a Fraternity Fortnight! 'bout those state liquor lot of stray dogs have been munist " could work within a system that calls worry. It 's always easy to rely on traditional inspectors? They come to Col- disappearing lately ." He said it , There could be a march to " Hugh itself "democratic." This is a concept that the views and the assumptions of others instead of by on a Saturday night , slap not me. "Take Back the Frats. ' great diplomat Kissenger found hard to take, and mak ing the effort to decide on the situation for How 'bout these librarians, Heffner could tell lis what it s like to live in a real Frat/Man- eventually chose not to believe by using the CIA oneself. For example, one can always depend on you might say? They make it a to crush Allende. (see the "Atlantic Monthly, " patriotism as a means to gain favor and honor Commentary state secret when you take out sion. Bobby Riggs could give a lecture on his famed "Battle of Dec. 1982) The circumstances in Chile were con- in one's country. For many, there is never a need a reserve reading. No one can tradictory to our traditional view of communism, to question the decisions of our great elected handcuffs on an "unlucky stu- the Sexes. " "Animal House" is find out you have it. President therefore , they couldn ' t be believed (even by "the leaders. Because of this , Reagan can carry out dent and haul him down to jail. a given but such conscience- Reagan should take note and smartest man in the world"). To justify the his crazy ideas with virtually no objection from Hey , they had fun that night. inspiring movies as "Spring hire these, librarians. There are military overthrow of a government such as his audience. Did they stop LCA from ser- Break" and " Insatiable" could no leaks here. Allende ' s by saying that "historically, these You can call it laziness , you can call it trust , ving liquor to under age be shown by Stu-A also. ' [right-wing repressive regimes] evolve into you can call it pride — I just call it blindness students? No. They came, took But what is the library trying Life can t be serious all the time. democracies" is a mighty bold yet weakly-based inhumane. one prisoner , and bang — mis- to protect? People take out sion accomplished. Is this reserve readings because they maneuver going to keep under have to. At least, that 's why I age students from drinking at take them out. I'm not worried Colby? No, What were the state if someone knows I read Ricar- There's no sense behind vandalism liquor students really doing? do for International Trade. The Harassing students . Making it only people we might not want by J. BAKER until this weekend, the people computer room, and found A student throws a floor more difficult for students to to see the pink cards are pro- suffering could , perhaps, be later - smashed , more of us will standing ash tray over a ledge, enjoy life at Colby. Do you fessors. Do you think they Many st udents and others use counted on two hands. There's be affected. All of us should be not thinking that , besides the think any of those guys were on check t he card s t o see whose and enjoy the Colby Library's Peter Joseph , whose vending outraged. Most likely, and damage, he ' s created a the Committee studying done the readings? Scary facilities every day. It is lux- machines are repeat ed ly van- reasonably so, the few com- disgusting mess. Someone residential life? thought. Maybe 1 shouldn 't uriously furnished with dalized. There are a number of puter rooms open in the even- breaks the glass on a candy Look , Mr. State Liquor In- have brought the idea up. ev erything from rows cf cleaning personnel who try to ings will be locked each night. machine to steal a few pieces of spect or , why don ' t you hang ai rplane seats t o rooms full of keep smiling when they come in Those of us who need to work candy when , almost certainly, out at UMO or Bowdoin? Anyway, if the students knew to work to find garbage all over late to finish papers and com- he has more than enough How 'bout those Seller 's veal who had the book , the whole tary floors and tables. And least ob- puter assignments will have to money and brains to buy what cutlets'? Are they really veal, or process would be facilitated. Commen vious of all are t he elect ricians plan ahead or suffer. he wants. And now we see that Also, the kid who took the are t hey just slipping us some study carrels. There arc even and carpenters at Physical Plant But there is a larger implica- a person will destroy computer reserve out (it 's always out chopped liver? Do you think vending machines that provide who have to repair the portable tion that effects those who use equipment for no other reaosn when you need it) for the whole Sellers serves us veal? I f it is la te night snacks and 24-hour lamps and replace broken or the computer during the day than the sick pleasure of it. day would be fingered, He "pit " veal, are we getting "the right s t udy area on the ground floor , stolen furni t ure from t he and even those who never use it. Many of these people are just wouldn't forget next time! stuff" or do we get the fingers , with an open computer room, area of the library. A minority of Colby students inconsiderate to differing knees , and t oes? And where's And how 'bout those unfortuna tely. Now that a keyboard has are infec t ed wit h a delinq uency degrees. But some of them are the beef? (I couldn' t resist.) Feminist Fortnights? Sounds Unfortunat ely for whom? Up been ripped out of the library disease. cont on p. 22 Third Floor by Line Letters —— It's moose time v~^s^Sw ~i Perry endorsed To the editor: However, this does not mean To the editor: - but the Colby community at Was it true that a moose was that we cannot accept change large. However, next year the sighted on the three-mile loop when desired. We are the As Cultural Life Chairperson goal will be different. last week? It appears that alces students of Colby and will soon for the current academic year, The responsibility of the new americanus is getting closer and be the alumni. Let's call my committee and I tried to Cultural Life Chairperson will closer to Colby. In fact, it is im- ourselves something we can sponsor programs that would be to coordinate programs with minent that the campus will be respect. Granted, the moose is enrich and entertain the Colby the dorm councils as well as overrun by the moose. Already, not he most intelligent creature, Community. By working with "with individual student leaders his arrival is heralded by but his silent strength is ad- Wfe students, faculty, the ad- of the four commons. In order bumper stickers, t-shirts, and mirable. Beyond that, the image J* JU5T UUEN VQUTHE THOUGHT ministration, and the Student for this to be done, the college caps. The Colby Moose cam- of the moose can vary anywhere MRiW Activities Office, our goal was needs a person with maturity paign is just beginning to get off between Thoreau 's "true ^JJ ^ W . to mainly introudce programs and experience. I strongly the ground, and with the shake denizons of the forest " and ! ^VyWna. Jl-J for not only the entire campus, believe that Sue Perry is the best up in campus life, maybe this is Bullwinkle. Colby students need person for this position. She has the perfect time for Colby, some spirit and maybe the most played a vital role, in the ac- which attracts students because silent of creatures, the moose, tivities of this year's committee, it is in the Maine woods, to can get people psyched to be in Faci lity committee moves ahead as she served as a distinguished adopt this native creature. the Maine woods. member. While Sue will be a To the editor: There is a lot behind Sincerely presentations and to discuss the the RCAB subcommittee on the senior next , year she offers tradi- We were deeply gratified by tion, and we must respect it, Jeff Bistrong work of their firms. New Facility. maturity and experience the support expressed this It is our intention to open We hope that this new through her candidacy. I weekend by the Board of these presentations to the Col- building will both grace the strongly feel a vote for Sue Trustees for the new student by community in order to campus with its appearance and Perry will be a wise one because center proposed by RCAB. The ECHO broaden participation in the amply serve a wide range of stu- she offers intelligence, sinceri- encourages letters to the editor. Now we must move ahead with development and design of this All correspondence dent needs. We urge your par- ty, and experience. I hope the must be signed, however the selection of an architect. building. We will post the times ticipation in the accomplish- Colby student electorate will names can be withheld at the writer ' s request. Sometime next week - pro- and locations of these presenta- ment of those objectives. vote for Sue Perry for Cultural Confidential matters may be discussed with the bably on the 17th and 18th of tions as soon as they are known. J. Matthew Hartley Life Chairperson. 1 endorse her editor at ext. 2348. April - several architects will be We invite all of you to attend G. Calvin Mackenzie enthusiastically! on campus for interviews. All of the presentations and to share Sincerely, Co-Chairs, RCAB them will be asked to make slide your reactions with members of Leon C. Buck Subcommittee on the Present Cultural Life Chairper- New Facility Brickbat Association mm son of the Student mgmmmmWK UB mmm mm mm\mmmm\m%m\m m^ by m m m ^^ ^ John Collins ^ ^ Borrow , don 't steal To the editor: these books, is extremley In the past month, a substan- unfair. tial number of reference books The library is open daily un- have been taken from the til 9 pm, and this should be suf- Career Services Library. Stolen ficient time to satisfy students' sources include: The Petersen's needs. Colby students are very Guide to Secondary Schools, lucky to have such a complete Internships 1983, an4 a number and available Career placement of books on international op- center. Let's not selfishly ruin portunities. These are among this special attribute at Colby. the office's most popular If you have "borrowed" anyof references. these sources , please return As students who make fre- them, so that others cam use quent use of this library, we are them. . ;- fully aware of the importance of Sincerely, these books. Depriving other Margie Shea students of the information in Nancy Hauck •Vandalism sick and delinquent. Like the delinquent behavior before it person who stole the Gigi happens, including drun kenness keyboard from Mudd last week , with which nearly all vandalism these students are taking away is associated. We should scorn , our right to an education we not applaud, a frien d when he pay for, or she does some thin g "funny ** There are several ways in that hurts the community. And which we can help cure them of each one of us ought to think this disease. We should of our neighbors before we "go discourage irresponsible and wild." f lllltllllllllllHIIIUUHIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIII IV IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIHIIIIinilllllllllll lill ^ S*^ \ \ 55 College Ave. GIVE AWAY Redken Reta il Center— ( ) m m PHOTO Chic Hair Fashions V^*wiBas *y 873-2715*™ An 8 x 10 color aeriel photo of t he Golby campus will be given to the first 100 Colby st udents or Exhaust - Brakes - Tune-ups facul ty to come ln> on Saturda y, April 14! from ^ P^t ^^vj II 9-12:00 noon. It's our way of saying thank you for , i - _^jjawLp ^ a(| , fLv .^mmmmmV^cfmmmm^fm'/lm^mCtfT* ^^ ^ Front end - Shocks your patronage. 15 College Ave, Watervil; le ^m^Lwmii^-X ^ Free Estimates Availa ble Ar873-0J ^;- [, : A\.A /Mf L Elm Ci ty Photo m d*. 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by NASH ROBBINS It is, of course, easy to take pot-shots at the form, and Of course, one of the worst wasters of money is the military thousands of columnists, from Calvin Trillin to Art Buchwald establishment. One area of research the army is involved in is The ground is muddy, the air is cold and wet, and the sky to Erma whatever-her-name-is (the one who tries to make jokes the use of psychics. Reading the Russians' minds from afar is is threatening rain, snow, or a combination of both. Spring has about home life), have done so. The IRS has created a maze just one of the tricks being looked into. Others include asking come to Maine in all its glory, giving us all something to com- of intersecting directions and overlapping commands ("If line ghosts to help kill our enemies, and having Uri Geller bend all plain about besides the quality of food at Colby. (Those of us 134 is greater than line 133, see directions, page 132, section the silverware in the Red Army's mess tents, making it impossi- living here should actually count our blessings- Hawaii has not 19A. If line 134 is smaller, subtract the two and see directions, ble for them to eat. just one, but two volcanic eruptions tb deal with, the mid- page 132, section 19A..If total is zero, skip to Une 136, jump All four branches of our nation's fighting forces are interested up and down three times, recite 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' in outer space. For one thing, whoever fights there will also get backwads, and turn to page 132, section 19A for directions") funding to fight there, an important consideration in any inter- which is irresistable to writers. departmental battle. All are now involved in research with the The Columnist It is not, however, the form which worries rne. Nor does the goal- and the expectation- that the tests will support the claims money bother-me much- The British often have to pay upwards of the group sponsoring the test. The Navy says that since space western states have had a spate of tornadoes, and in California of 50 percent of their income in taxes, and besides, I have no ships sail through space, they should be the primary force to houses have begun their annual migration into the ocean on the qualms about supporting this government here. Without it, defend the country. The Air Force says that space craft fly, and backs of mud slides.) millions of columnists would have nothing to write about. the Army that most of the fighting will take place on various With Spring here, can tax time be far away? Of course not. No, what bothers me about the whole thing is the use to which pieces of ground. The Marines say that they would need the Everybody knows they're due on April 15- taxes are a fact of my money is put. Some of the programs which Congress sup- least funds, because Marines are tough enough to survive in life which have long since become a part of the generic make- ports can be quite mind-boggling. outer space without any "wimpy suit" for protection. up of Americans. One of the things that really worries me appears right on the Personally, I'm not planning on joining any of them, so I This year, I turned 21, and as punishment I was forced to tax form . You can check a little box and have one dollar of don 't really care who wins the in-fighting. I just hope they stop take over the job of doing my taxes from my parents. I have, our taxes put in a campaign fund, in theory to give all candidates spending my money on it. therefore, been introduced to that wonder of engineering ac- an equal chance by giving them the money needed to run for So it goes in Spring, sweet Spring; when a young man's fan- complishments, the 1040 form (I wanted to work on my Lear by my office. This, however, just encourages them, and it has often cy turns to thoughts of taxes. I can hardly wait for summer. paper^ but avoiding jail doing taxes seemed like a better been pointed put that encouraging politicians should be idea.) If you don't think the form is an engineering feat roughly discouraged-they do quite enough without.any support. comparable to digging the Panama Canal or building the Golden Tax money is also used in tests involving other forms of Gate Bridge, you haven't seen the thing. As forms go, it is the animal life. For instance, $250,000 was spent in Illiniois on a ultimate nightmare. Centuries from now, anthropologists will study of the effect of mice on grain supplies. It turns out, odd- look on it and wonder at a civilization masochistic enough to ly enough, that mice eat grain, and that, therefore, grain sup- release the thing on itself. plies go down. Brilliant. STUDENT JOB S FOR '84-'85 in the Colby College •Rea gan Audiovisual Center more than 265 men my age lost their lives for seemingly no dinistas are willing to help them out while we are busy helping Miller Libr ary reason at all. those who oppose them what choice do they have? The cold hard truth of the matter is that the United States I do not believe that the American students were in any real and Russia are both military power-houses that are at once play- / FILM PROJECTIONISTS danger until the Marines showed up. Neither do I beleive that ing a sick game of chess with and exploiting for all they are the Cubans on Grenada were an occupation force. It is pro- worth the less developed countries of the world. It is hard for / EQUIPMENT OPERATORS bably the case the Cubans did have some military train- that' these countries to survive without help from the larger coun- ]/ PRODUCTION- ing. Like most countries, Cuba has a draft and all tlie weapons tries. All of the larger countries are defined as either "Com- photographic , audio , video , on the island , the Grenadians probably asked for them with a mie" or "Capitalist. " It is inevitable that in countries that are and graphics defense force in mind. Now , if you were a laborer , on loan to being abused there will be a certain amount of nationalist sen- j another country, and a large contingent of troops from a third timent desiring freedom. If they are being repressed by "Com- OFFICE ASSISTANTS 't you country hit the beaches with their guns blazing, wouldn munists" they will turn to the "Capitalists" for help in freeing be. inclined to defend yourself? Wouldn't you find a gun and themsleves; if they arc oppressed by "Capitalists" they will turn Application s will be accepted defend yourself. to the "Communists, " this is an endless and hopeless cycle. throu gh April 30 at the A.V. Center , As for El Salvador, perhaps this year's election will get When you get right down to it both the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. ground floor , Miller Library. somewhere; I hope so. view the world as polarized; East against West. This is simply 8:30-4:00 Monday-Frida y Mr. Michaud takes the position that the present government not the case. The people of the world are fighting to survive , of Nicaragua is not a freely chosen'one. Mr. Michaud , when to feed themselves and their families. Is it right that all we should Final interviews durin g May. Daniel Ortega says that the people of Nicaragua voted with their care about is what form bf government they starve under? guns, I think he means that by taking up arms to free themselves We must change to a more realistic world view if we are to survive. Mr. Reagan represents the polarized view of the world. Experience is helpful but not required of the oppressive rule of Somoza the people "voted in " the pre- for many jobs. sent Government. This is not to say that I am crazy about the He firmly believes it is his duty to oppose the Soviets. The Rus- Sandinistas; frankly, 1 cannot get enough information that isn't sian people are very afraid of Ronald Reagan, and will con- Complete job descriptions are distorted by cither side to properly judge. tinue to try to out-gun us'as long as he is in office trying to available In the A.V. Office. out-gun them. With Mr. Reagan as president we have very lit- To say that Nicaragua is responsible for spreading Communist tle hope of progress in our efforts to make a safer world. Elec- Revolution to El Salvador is to oversimplify the situation. The ting anyone other than Reagan in November is our only hope people of El Salvador would have revolted anyway; if the San- of starting this change.

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