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)L.XC NO. 11 Mayor Wharton speaks at Rhodes' King celebration

By Michelle Hope enrolled in The University of Mis- dia coverage. It was the com- sissippi Law School in 1968. He bined effect of these efforts, and Tuesday January 20, 2004, graduated with his Law Degree in those of many others who fought Mayor A C Wharton joined Rhodes 1971, and three years later, he be- for the same cause, that led to students and faculty in honoring the came the firstAfrican American pro- the eventual ratification of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther fessor of Law at the University of Civil Rights Act (1964) and the King Jr. In a program entitled "Re- Mississippi; he held this position Voting Rights Act (1965). To- membering the Dream," Mayor until 1999. In addition to his 20 years gether, these acts led to the end Wharton gave the key note address of experience in the justice system, of disfranchisement. Dr. King's "I in a presentation that included his experience in education includes Have a Dream" speech came at words from President Troutt, the serving as vice-chair of the Tennes- the climax of the non-violent Black Student Association and the see Higher Education Commission phase of the Civil Rights Move- college Chaplain as well as the pre- and as a member of the Board of ment and served as a direct and sentation of a prize winning poem Visitors at the University of Mem- vital precursor to the passing of and essay by two Snowden School phis. Given this impressive the Civil and Voting Rights Acts. students. record of experience in education, In it, Dr. King states: "I have a MAYOR WHARTON AT RHODES The event aimed to honor Dr. it seems only natural that improv- dream that my four children will Shelby county mayor A.C. Wharton spoke at Rhodes' tribute to prominent civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Pictured are President Troutt (1) and King's dream not only by remem- ing the quality and accessibility one day live in a nation where Mayor Wharton (r). bering his words but also by apply- of education is at the focus of any they will not be judged by the color ing them to the world today. In his immediate or indeed long term of their skin but by the content concerns, aspirations, hopes, hurts though dangerous, present as address, Mayor Wharton appealed plans that Mayor Wharton has for of their character. I have a dream and joys. This, Mayor Wharton be- seemingly more attractive. In- to the idea of "powerlessness," the Shelby County and its residents. today." This statement became lieves, is the best way that he can deed, though Shelby County sup- same powerlessness that Dr. King Martin Luther King Jr. deliv- not only the center of his move- communicate Dr. King's dream to- ports the "no child left behind" wanted to eradicate from the lives ered his "I Have a Dream" speech ment but a mark of his success day. Indeed, he went on to illustrate initiative, Wharton notes how of African Americans. It is Mayor on the steps at the Lincoln Me- as African Americans began to how the feelings of powerlessness this becomes negated if the child Wharton's belief that though we morial in Washington D.C. some enjoy more freedom; this is the inherent to human nature do not never makes it to school. This, live in a world of apparent equal forty years ago in August of 1963. fight for which he is most hon- discriminate according to race, according to Wharton, creates an opportunity and equality, this pow- Talking in the wake of desegre- ored and is a fight that many still gender or class, that we should unnecessary division between erlessness still exists. Moreover, gation, Dr. King drew attention to carry in their hearts today. still fight for a time when all men people, and though it is attrib- he believes that the solution to this the realities of disfranchisement. In his speech, Mayor Wharton are seen as equals, and that the uted to class or race, the precipi- powerlessness, whether the power- Indeed, though discrimination suggested that the best way that equality of man is most evident tating factor is in fact education. lessness is rooted in economics or and segregation (as a result of he could honor Dr. King and his when the unbiased nature of pow- He believes that this would be Dr. society, can be found in education. Brown v The Board of Education 'dream' was to promote an emo- erlessness is examined. King's fight today. Mayor A C Wharton, born in of Topeka, KS) were no longer le- tion that causes us all to "ques- Overall, it is education that Mayor Wharton's speech fo- Lebanon, Tennessee, despite being gal as they had been following the tion our very existence, our very Mayor Wharton believes can cused on the fact that we as a destined for life as a laborer in the "separate but equal" doctrine of purpose, our every action, our ev- best lessen the feelings of pow- nation are "better than we were, foothills of the Cumberland Moun- Plessy v Ferguson, de facto dis- ery inaction." Perhaps drawing on erlessness that touch us all; he but not quite where we ought to tains, surpassed all expectations crimination was still an issue. King's belief "that one day this na- believes that education can bridge be," that there is need for when he was accepted to the Between the years of 1957, when tion will rise up and live out the true the gap in society made by dif- change, and that education Tuskegee Institute School of Veteri- King founded the SCLC (Southern meaning of its creed: [that] 'we ferences in class or race. He should be at the center of this naryMedicine. Though he could not Christian Leadership Confer- hold these truths to be self-evident: marveled at how for some chil- change. This, it seems, is a fight afford to attend, his hopes for a ence), and 1968, when he died, that all men are created equal'," dren, their socio-economic back- for us all, since it is only through college career were maintained Dr. King had an influential role in Wharton noted that deep down in- ground makes the fact that they education that the children of to- when he received a scholarship to the realm of politics. He led nu- side of all of us, no matter the color are even able to make it to school morrow can secure their futures and Tennessee State University. He merous demonstrations for inte- of our skin, no matter where we a feat in itself, especially when ensure their own personal, profes- graduated with honors in 1962 and gration and received massive me- live, we all have the same fears, faced with alternatives that, sional and spiritual happiness.

------~ OPINION Wpdrnpdni,_ __inni inn ?R_ 21n4 JON DAVID WILLINGHAMSTUDENT BODY PRESIDENT ASSOCIATE EDITOR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Erin Hoekstra Autumn Brice NEws EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR Changing Campus Cultures Frances Rabalais Jack Baber THE SOU'WESTER PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR OPINION EDITOR The College is doing what?! in years past. RSG is, without founded 1848 Chris Ebersole Miriam Dolin Get me a committee! Get me doubt, now one of the most in- FORUM EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER Christian Masters Elizabeth Maxey the President! Get me a drink! fluential bodies of its kind in the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF country. Not necessarily because Amber Shaw When I began my tenure with of its members or leadership, but COPY AND LAYOUT EDITOR Rhodes Student Government because of its working relation- Amy Barnette (RSG) four years ago, such reac- ships and respect. Effective stu- EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Lauren Wilder tionary outcries were only too dent representation isn't about Layout designed by Amber Shaw and Frances Rabalais common--well, most of them. power or persuasion; it's about But over the last few years, a molding the best future possible cultural shift has dramatically for the College. It's about each Member of the Associated College Press (ACP) increased the influence and in- of us yielding the greatest return volvement of students in both from our substantial investments JAMIE HULETT the day-to-day decision-making of time, energy, and money in and long-term strategic planning the Rhodes experience as stu- Let's acknowledge a real sacrifice of the College. Students, most dents and all too soon-to-be often through RSG, are now more alumni. Yet while such returns The white walls which sur- who is right and who is wrong, life. He would also tell me proactively engaged in shaping are personal, the requisite ef- round the construction of the Americans are dying. Even how upset he had been by the Rhodes than ever before. And forts must be collective and co- new library have gotten a face more upsetting is how many lack of support of the troops, everyone is benefiting. ordinated. Most of all, however, lift. Colorful images of Ameri- people today, this very day, fail and I couldn't agree more. I was asked the other day to they must continue to be proac- can flags and peace symbols to remember that there is a war Alex will return once again to list what RSG has accomplished tive. and of "Elvis Pigsley" now still raging in Iraq. Rhodes this January to start this year and was at a loss. I If you know me, you know I'm adorn the once bleak and un- I bet many if not most of his Junior year, once in the didn't know where to begin or fairly blunt. And I can't be any- appealing walls. I must say I you do not even know of one class of 2004, Alex will hope- even if I honestly could. It's ac- more frank than to say that your never gave a second thought to Rhodes College student by the fully graduate in the class of tually easier to name the few representatives have done and the recent additions. However, name of Alex Livingston. Not 2006, as long as does not get policy areas in which students continue to be a part of some fairly recently appeared on the only is Alex your average, un- sent back for another tour of aren't involved than vice versa. really outstanding work. But wall a graffiti which did disturb assuming college student but duty. Now, don't misunderstand... your involvement and increased me. I noticed a message sent he is also a Marine, part of the It disturbs me that Alex this is not an exercise in back expectations as an electorate to all who would see it: "444 weapons platoon Kilo company will return to school with such patting. The student agenda is are needed now more than ever. American have died in Iraq. 3rd Battalion 23rd Marine a blatant disregard for his and certainly not in perfect concert On the heels of the January What is the price of Freedom?" Regiment 4th Division, based every other American soldier's with every decision reached. But meeting of the Board of Trust- The spray paint continued, "I here in Memphis, about 3 efforts and sacrifice painted you should expect a great deal ees, it is apparent that the am American and I do not sup- blocks east of Rhodes on Jack- on the walls of the school he more from your student govern- Changing Cultures, continued on page 6 port the war." I must say that I son Avenue. Alex spent much loves so much. I had truly ment now and in the future than was quite disturbed by this, so of the summer and fall of 2002 hoped that Americans and es- much so that I feel compelled training, in preparation for a pecially Rhodes College would others as Alex has? Alex's ex- I do, I have two challenges. to add my two cents into the possible war. For this, Alex recognize and celebrate our traordinary selflessness is One is to Rhodes, to correct pot. Much debate has ensued missed his first semester of own heroes. I find it ex- best described in his own this wrong and publicly recog- on both this campus and world- what would have been his jun- tremely disturbing, and I words: "I personally don't nize and celebrate our own wide about the questions and ior year. Alex returned to mean extremely disturbing, care if Rhodes does anything heroes with equal if not greater motives of this war. Even recent Rhodes for that following that Alex has given and sacri- special for me 'cuz I don't publicity than one person's aca- articles in the Sou'wester have spring semester January 2003, ficed more than most here at think I really did anything all demic achievements. And the debated the issue. Everyone yet before February hit, Alex Rhodes and has continued to that special. Anyone in my other one is to the anonymous has his opinion and is entitled had been called up-- he was go unnoticed and unrecog- place would have done the graffiti writer: Go ahead and to such. The right and freedom going to Iraq. He went to Iraq, nized not only by Rhodes stu- same." I am disappointed spray your paint, (even though to voice those opinions are spending six months there. dent but by Rhodes adminis- that just because this war is destruction of property is ille- guaranteed by the bill of rights While we were worried about tration. Where is Alex men- controversial, his sacrifice gal and one count of graffiti is and have been long upheld in tests, papers, and finals, Alex tioned in the Rhodes magazine have been ignored. I can not a misdemeanor); voice your the courts. However, I am con- was being shot at, and rescu- or on the website? Does he not imagine such a failure of the opinions. But to you and those tinually disappointed in many ing hostages, battling the el- merit recognition like those Rhodes Administration as this. like you, remember one thing: Americans today not because of ements and the enemies. I who participate in the soup So even if Rhodes will not Those 444 brave and coura- their stance on the war but due wrote to him while he was kitchen program? Doesn't do it, I would like to publicly geous Americans have died and to their failure to recognize there and sent the occasional Rhodes habitually recognizes say thank you to Alex and all given their lives, and so many those who have fought so care package. When he was the selfless service Rhodes American soldiers who have more Americans including Alex bravely to protect our rights able, Alex wrote back, telling student give to the commu- sacrificed so much and put have fought and put their lives and freedom. While this con- me of the harsh realities of nity? Who here at Rhodes has their lives on the line for us. on the line so that you can stant debate continues over war and how he feared for his put his life on the line to serve So I will end here, but before continue to spray paint walls. woufflamm along= m~w~a~ THESOU'WESTER WPcnc .rniInni nri 2R_ 2fll4 1 r OPINION ELIZABETH BRANDON ALEX HORNADAY What would Marx say? Diversity and tolerance? A recent news story has has cheapened the truth-in- celebrated as well as ques- the-blues-and-jazz-charm-in- Yeah, right tioned corporate incorpora- antiquity community of Mem- tion of the arts for economic phis. However, before this On the way from the Rat to his politics, it is despicable to fense. There is even dis- vitality. Leaders in cities such new area was formed, down- the mailroom, a trip most of us make fun of anyone with that agreement among the right; as Indianapolis, Portland, town was hardly surviving, make daily, it is hard to miss disease). Reagan, surprisingly, some, like Pat Buchanan, are Pawtucket, and Memphis en- and since its rebuilding, the the Tolerance Mural on the wall turned out to be even more con- very protectionist, while vision culture as a means for newfound tourism and busi- of the construction site. In the troversial than Bush, as I went others, like President Bush, attracting business and tour- ness has brought in a large mural are various panels in- through five flyers from Thanks- advocate free trade and ism. Increased funding goes amount of income. Addition- tended to remind us not to pass giving through exams. open borders. Some conser- towards musicians and artists ally, the revitalization of judgment on those who are dif- It is both amusing and dis- vatives, like Rudy Giuliani, so that companies are more downtown has also brought ferent from us sexually, ra- tressing that the left, which is are pro-choice while others, able to draw in the most about a renewed interest in cially, or culturally. However, supposed to represent compas- like Senator Bill Frist, are qualified employees, those in the unique character of the a very real prejudice and, dare sion and tolerance, would go so pro-life. "knowledge-based profes- city. For instance, the Rock 'n I say it, oppression occurs al- far as to deface and tear down Furthermore, conserva- sions," such as academics and Soul Museum holds galleries most routinely within the gates flyers that advocated a differ- tive is not synonymous with health care in addition to the tracing the history of Memphis of not only this but most insti- ent viewpoint. The flyers were evil or hypocritical. Conser- arts. music, its roots in the coun- tutions of higher learning: (now not advocating anything big- vatives are not actively try- According to some, -this try and gospel of rural South don't laugh when you read this) oted or even controversial ing to- make the world a corporate craving for creativ- and its growth into rock and the suppression of the conser- other than a student's support dirtier, more corrupt place. ity signifies economic trans- roll and soul. Corporate in- vative perspective. of the Republican Party, and yet We do not take pleasure in formation on a similar level as vestment in culture has Last semester, I conducted they were treated with the poverty and pollution any- the shift from agricultural to caused a profound change in an experiment. I decided to same contempt one would ex- more than a liberal does. industrial economy. The as- the way people approach it. exercise my freedom of speech pect for anti-Semitic Nazi pro- We do, however, have differ- sembly line and utilitarian Some still wonder whether and put some political flyers on paganda. My civil liberties ent priorities and values character of society resulting the enterprise joining the arts my door and see the reaction. were not respected, but I 'am than liberals. Should not from the industrial revolution and economic growth i's to be- It didn't take 24 hours before not counting on the ACLU to liberals then respect dis- dissolves in this vision of mod- come fully effective, but someone wrote a nasty (though take my case or even return my senting opinions while en- ern businesses. Through aug- many acknowledge the rela- admittedly clever) comment on phone calls. gaging them in a civil and mented funding of the arts, tionship. Although there have enlightened discussion? In- leaders intend a move away been a number of successful stead of immediately from manufacturing founda- instances in funding cultural Here's a shocker: Not all jumping to conclusions tion to more specialized areas organizations and artists about a conservative's of occupation. The creative within particular cities, one conservatives are the same. politics, ask him or her tier seeks an outlook that en- may hesitate to say that this what they are. velops a diversity of peoples is an economic revolution as my pro-Bush flyer. I replaced Now to dispel a few myths. Rhodes' position on di- and ways of life within com- significant as the shift from it immediately with one of the Conservatives are not part of a versity is that a diverse en- munities. There exists no agrarian to industrial society. other 25 copies I had printed. monolithic but secret move- vironment enhances the single category of people but However, the expansion of the- The second one lasted about a ment to oppress minorities and educational experience be- rather groups from different aters, galleries, and music ven- day before the same comment the poor while lining the pock- cause people of differing backgrounds with various ues evidently does hold the po- appeared. The third lasted for ets and increasing the power of backgrounds can offer a lifestyles and beliefs. Such an tential of attracting those who three days before it was com- rich white men. No, Senator variety of experiences and attitude in the arts, accord- work in knowledge-based pro- pletely torn down, the fourth, Clinton, there is not a vast right perspectives to a discus- ing to city leaders, draws in fessions. Corporations believe the champion, took several wing conspiracy trying to con- sion. The problem is when tourists and commerce. Gov- that the energy these employ- weeks before someone just trol government at all costs. we focus too intently on ernments provide grants to ees would invest in various tore out the picture of Bush's Certainly the Republicans want outward signs of diversity, cultural organizations as well businesses would lead not only face. By the fifth poster, the to be in power, but so do the such as race, and forget as artists involved in projects to their own success but also vandal had gotten more sophis- Democrats; that is the nature that we want a variety of in that particular city. to the further development of ticated as it seemed as he or of a political party. perspectives. A group that Reconstruction of down- cultural attractions and there- she used an X-acto knife to Here's a shocker: Not all "looks like America" but town Memphis has boosted fore increased tourism. The cleanly cut out the president's conservatives are the same. In only sounds like a rally for profits from tourism and resi- ideas involved in these endeav- picture. fact, not all conservatives are Howard Dean is not a di- dents. The raising of attrac- ors hold potential for success I then changed the flyer to Republicans or vice versa. verse group. Hear us out, tions such as Jillian's and due to the interest in novelty. one of Ronald Reagan, and Some conservatives focus pri- and you may learn some- Gibson Guitar Factory has Although the efforts to increase within 24 hours someone had marily on social issues like thing. Browse through a copy brought in a great amount of funding for the arts may not written a very nasty (and not abortion and homosexuality, of National Review; it revenue for the city. Some bring about permanent eco- as clever) comment about our while others are concerned doesn't mean you have to may argue that the seeming nomic change, they currently former president who unfortu- mostly with economic issues agree. Don't be afraid of commercialization of culture hold sound potential in reviv- nately is dying from Alzheimer's like investment and taxes. Still conservatives-- we won't in the building of these places ing the economies of cities. (no matter what you think of some focus on security and de- bite. Probably. THESOU'WESTER Wednesday January 28, 2 004 Travel Journal Rhodes students particpate in Iowa politics We even By Aaron McNutt and Jeff Knowles dents of Des Moines, Iowa. had a run-in with Tim Russert from We had planned to go to the "Meet the Press." Iowa Caucuses for Martin Luther Dean's campaigning runs King weekend before Christmas smoothly, like a political union of MONDAY break. But after Christmas break, I McDonald's management philoso- Chki£keri Ffied St changed my mind, because I was phy and the lively community spirit literally penniless. With a fair of barn-raising Mennonites. The amount of persuasion from Jeff and organization is Yankee to the core, the realization that I could use my however, the general Dean volun- Lynx card to buy an enormous quan- teer corps, the foot soldiers, hailed 1u~~ an tity of Ramen Noodles, I decided to from all over the United States. We I a pack my bags for Iowa. met people from almost every t BF We agreed to meet in Jeff's Northeastern state, as well as room that Friday morning around groups from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, 9:30 a.m. so we could get a start Kansas--even a single mom from on the twelve hour car trip ahead Berkeley, California, with her tod- of us. As I was walking over there, dler. he and his brother drove by in a Inthis room, the influential sta- rented Dodge Stratus with Florida tus of volunteers is mostly an opti- plates and picked me up. Grabbing mistic state of mind. We are not TUESOAY our bags plus a few cups of coffee, shot-callers; we do not see events we were on our way to what would in the detail candidates and high- Pot Pieeorb potentially be a blood-clot-inducing level staffers do. Nevertheless, we *pJ Aiw*cUkl marathon drive weekend-over are the campaign's ears to the thirty hours in a mere four days. street-compartmentalized, indi- Po ~1o89 Jeff's thirty-one year old vidually autonomous lay-lobbyists brother Scott, who is a history pro- and pollsters going door-to-door on fessor in Philadelphia, drove both a massive and organized scale, ask- the length of the trip as well as the ing the citizens of Des Moines to day-Long discussion of almost ev- attend the caucus and choose Dean erything political. We thought we for their nominee. were going to Iowa to observe and The reality of soliciting votes experience the process of politics in a low-income, mostly African- in action, and see what the candi- American neighborhood conflicted dates and their organizations were with the seemingly genuine devo- like, but by the end we had been tion we three honkies had for the enthusiastic supporters at a "political process." People in Polk Kucinich rally in Davenport, volun- County, Iowa (a.k.a. Des Moines'

teers for the Dean campaign in Des ghetto) were largely undecided a P~'sC3 r~ -. trp~ Moines, and energetic participants about both the caucus and politics " CIF Y in two Dean rallies-Davenport and in general. The primary response ;a Iowa City. from people who actually answered U1 r~ When we showed up Saturday their door, which remained a mar- morning at the Dean headquarters ginal percentage, was that they had in Des Moines, we were briskly to work that night; in fact, they had shuffled through the machinery of to work every night. registration and canvassing instruc- In my fifth hour of canvassing tions, and were equipped with in 25 degree weather, I entered a pounds of Dean literature. In the cul-de-sac where most of the resi- headquarters we saw people stuff- dents were not home (to be ex- ing envelopes with voter registra- pected by now); only three houses tion lists and neighborhood maps answer the knocking. At the first for the canvassers, people convers- house, a middle-aged black man im- Good at participating KFC locations. ing over coffee and pretzels, and patiently answers the door after people gathering groups to launch about twelve seconds. Before I be- upon the Democrats and Indepen- Travel Journal, continued on Page 5

THESOU'WESTER Januay 28, 2004 NWednesdaV Safety Travel Journal Ca p 1.17.04-1.23.04 Continued from Page 4 stand-up slam of Bush and Wash- 1/17 - 1/19 Nothing unusual reported. gin "the talk," he cuts in: "Naw, I masses to feel an emotional con- don't f***with politics no mo, unh nection to the leader. I think, like ington politics. But then he quiets down, gathers up his lounge-singer 1/20 5:00 p.m. Refectory; fire alarm in severy B, caused hu." I weakly ask him if he would religion, often we find ourselves baritone voice and really begins to by smoke detector, detector is cleared. like some Dean literature anyway; making political decisions based he says plenty has come in the mail more on emotional and social con- own the crowd. He emotes a pur- poseful sadness, an insistent de- 1/21 10:38 a.m. University and North Parkway, vehicle acci- while making a brushing motion victions rather than rational ones. dent. MPD on the scene, no injuries, no with his hand and pulling the door One of the basic appeals of politics sire for change. Though he remains Rhodes personnel involved. closed. The other two houses give is the mildly holy atmosphere of an generally calm, he does not hesi- 5:30 p.m. Poplar avenue; prisoner escapes from Men- a similar response in half the time. organization devoted to hope and tate to show his outrage for the tal Health Center. After hours of search, We three meet up after hours doing good, united in conversion Bush administration. Dean has been MPD has prisoner back in custody early walking the cold, deserted streets endeavors and the rituals of con- criticized as "angry" on political Wednesday morning. of the ghetto and share related an- gregation and stump sermon. cable television, but I think what is 5:45 p.m. Resident on Lyndale street, report to Cam- ecdotes of our encounters and the Both Howard Dean and Dennis described as anger is really a mea- pus Safety that a man exposed himself to general, and as we now understand, Kucinich understand the spiritual, sured, prescription dose of anima- her while she was walking her dog on permissible apathy in the neighbor- occasionally hysterical element of tion, rarely seen emanating from Tutwiler. MPD was notified. hood. I think the man who explained the stump speech. Picture an audi- modem Democrats. to Jeff, "politics wasn't made for torium filled with people who on any We left the Hawkeye state fol- lowing Dean's speech at the Uni- 1/22 11:02 p.m. Voorhies dorm, ill student. MFD paramed- us, all we can do is take things as given night might be in this par- ics arrive, student is treated and recov- they come" sums up the fatalistic ticular community center for bingo, versity of Iowa. Our long journey ers, not transported. See report. position most people take in Polk but were now there to support a back to Memphis left us wondering County, Iowa. We return to head presidential nominee. The room what this weekend meant, had we 1/23 8:50 p.m. Chi Omega house, MPD respond to a 911 quarters wondering what inspired cheers together and quiets when the actually made a difference for the call. Later determined as a false alarm. us to come to Iowa and feeling guilty candidate raises a palm. The can- one candidate's campaign? The re- MPD depart campus. for trying to assuage our target's didate then adjusts his countenance sults of the Iowa Caucuses illus- political ills with campaign litera- to serious, yet gentle. Kucinich trated that the will of the people ture and enthusiasm deriving from takes this tone while first describ- was not merely affected by a mas- Announcements a totally different notion of Ameri- ing his single-payer healthcare plan. sive organization of canvassers, can politics. Once he makes his basic point, phone banks and literature, but Class will be holding an Auction in the Lynx Lair begin- The Senior At headquarters we rejoin the "Dennis the Menace" begins criti- rather by the sentiment of the Please come and bid on ning at 6:00pm on Tuesday, February 3. busy-looking bureaucracy of gener- cizing special-interest dominated people. The outcome showed that Auction is a tradition the numerous wonderful items! The Senior ally idealistic, educated white Washington for its failure to address of the Caucus- goers, only one in silent auction will at Rhodes that will also kick-off a new event--a people, who have the time and cash real social problems. The syllables five gave their support to Dean. Connect! follow on Rhodes to flock to Iowa for the weekend. gradually morph from Midwest na- Our interpretation and regard You could win: In comparison with the experience sal drawl to a refreshing, righteous for Dean remains deferential, re- Bosco's $25 gift certificate of our afternoon, we see our trip staccato as he trashes "Bush Et As- gardless of the Iowa results. Here $50 bottle of wine from Brown Jug as a sort of secular pilgrimage, sociates" and prophesizes a better was a Democratic candidate with Extension on senior English paper seeking forgiveness for undemo- tomorrow. Republican communication skills. Lobster dinner overnighted from Boston cratic complacency, atonement and The energy in this bingo hall is He, like his incumbent counterpart, salvation through benevolent good hypnotizing; it would be potentially refuses to intellectualize his mes- works. We are decidedly once again frightening if not for a message of sage or parse words. He knows how Seniors, mark your calendars now! 100 Days to here out of curiosity and refuse to total peace through humane trad- to blend a message of hope, confi- Graduation Party is for seniors only and will be held on commit ourselves to another day ing practices and systemic tilt to- dence, feeling and empowerment. coop- Whether or not he ends up getting 6. of the same employment. Instead, wards peaceful international Friday, February we opt to continue our travels so eration. Once his speech has con- the nomination or can win an elec- we might attend a few rallies and cluded, the hall erupts in applause tion against President Bush will be There will be an informational meeting about Battle of the Bands see what the rest of Iowa has to one last time. Agood number have left to the people of this nation. in the Lynx Lair at 9:00pm on Thursday February 5. The meeting offer. partaken in the free tacos along For us three, we simply enjoyed is designed to inform all interested parties on the Battle of the Having seen these rallies, I now with the beer. After hearing their uniting in a cause that for a brief our own trivial Bands process which determines the three bands that will believe political campaigns have a man speak, they actually believe time transcended influence. While at times compla- be featured along with the professional bands appearing during striking similarity with traveling Dennis can win Iowa. We are un- the Rites of Spring weekend. Battle of the Bands will be held in churches. The machines of Chris- sure but do not hesitate to join the cent, we were not nearly as jaded citizens we visited in Des the Lynx Lair on Friday, March 26, and Rites of Spring will be tian revival and American politics mass surrounding Kucinich, finally as the April 23-24. are quite analogous: Each has a grabbing him for a photo. Moines, and maybe that is because charismatic leader who crystallizes In the Dean rallies, similar we are naive and believe there is the diverse hopes of the strands of faith are the foundation something to this whole thing. And If there is a band that you would like to see at organization's followers, all of of a monumental grassroots orga- whether that is a fault of ours or whom are there to develop and en- nization. His stump speech is like merely stringent optimism, we re- Rites of Spring, rich a life which seems out of per- good gumbo: flavorful, meaty, and turned home having revitalized our you can make suggestions to the Rhodes Activities sonal control or meaningless. It is spicy as hell. Most of the time he nearly religious devotion to the pro- Board by emailing [email protected]. the purpose of the assembling does a bemused, down-home, cess of our democratic system.

THESOU'WESTER A 1 _Wednesday January28, 2004

MUSIC REVIEW OPEN Some Devil: a step in the right direction-by Matt Lum with for this more ambient and holistic. X3 P.M. TILL 7 A.M. one. That's new, isn't it? No. The music envelops you No, it isn't. Matthews also has without punching you in the Stephen Harris produce this face. The most distinguish- MONDAY - FRIDAY album. That's not new either. able difference between Harris also produced Busted this solo effort and the band Stuff by the is that you actually care 24 HOURS A DAY ON Band. I guess it goes without what the lyrics are. There saying that Matthews, as with are elements of intimacy SATURDAY & SUNDAY the band, wrote the songs. I and emotional expression First things first. Since could do this all day, but re- throughout the vocals that the first time that I heard a gardless, what Matthews has aren't found in the Dave song by the Dave Matthews (himself included) is a tal- Matthews Band's music. 20% Band, I have strongly dis- ented batch of folks. And we This album shows a liked their music. This already know that Dave more mature side of Dave STUDENT means that since junior Matthews is going to be sing- Matthews. There's a lot DISCOUNT high, my friends, the radio ing and playing guitar. Tim more structure to the mu- WITH and 99% of the student body Reynolds will be playing gui- sic, and it seems to deal a STUDENT ID at Rhodes College have been tar as well. And. it's a good little bit more with artis- fueling an immense and un- possibility that the production tic expression than it does necessary amount of anger work will be about the same. attempt to just "sound POOL TABLE by playing the music of the Imagine starting off with good" to a lot of people. every the Dave Matthews Band and The bottom line is that you moment of every day for the removing any wind instru- hear the music and you last eight years. So why am ments and removing the vio- know that it is Dave COFFEE HOUSE BAR AND I reviewing Dave Matthews's lin. You replace it with more Matthews, but your opin- GRILL Some Devil? Because I don't guitar parts (some played by ion on it will deal mostly 394 NORTH WATKINS hear it everywhere I go. of ) and an with your appreciation for Could this mean that the entire string section. You then Dave Matthews as a OR CALL 722-8225 music on his solo album is (this is key) remove every el- songwriter. My opinion as different because he left ement that would make the someone who hates the mu- individuals. Forget institutional "Band" off the title? music sound like it came from sic of the Dave Matthews Changing Cultures, continued from page 2 benefits, forget warm and Let's see what's different a jam band. The vocals are Band is that Dave Matthews fuzzy, forget Admissions selling on the outside. Matthews -- much more emphasized and is headed in the right direc- college is on the eve of a turn- points. If only for our com- I'm sorry, Dave collaborates clear, and the entire sound is tion on this one. ing point in its history. Dramatic mon, individual self-interests, revision of an antiquated cur- the student body -- starting It's Now or Never: Plan your Valentine's Day with "An riculum, the early phases of with this year's seniors -- des- the largest capital campaign perately needs each of us to Evening of Elvis Love Songs" in the history of the institu- commit to be far more active By Autumn Brice $10, $25, $35, $50 and $75 regularly on TNN's "Music tion in tandem with an ongo- alumni than our predecessors. This Valentine's Day, cel- and are available at the MSO City Tonight with Crook & ing pursuit of the Rhodes Vi- We are in dire need of a Rhodes ebrate love with the songs Box Office. Student rush Chase." He also appeared in sion, and a clearly upward tra- Alumni Network that benefits of Elvis and the Memphis tickets may be available fif- a national touring show of jectory in national recognition both alumni and students, pro- Symphony. Singer Terry Mike teen minutes before the per- Elvis music entitled "Elvis - and prominence are only some fessionally and personally. Jeffrey, a longtime fan and formance, depending on An American Musical." of the leading institutional in- Imagine yourself some years performer of the King's mu- availability, and are $5 with Concert sponsors for "An dicators. And from the Senate down the road. Want a job? sic, joins the Memphis Sym- a valid student ID. Call (901) Evening of Elvis Love Songs" and faculty committees to the Moving to a new city? Need to phony Orchestra for a spe- 324-3627 or visit the MSO are the Memphis Marriott Dean's Council and the Board make more money? Want your cial Valentine's performance office, located at 3100 Wal- Downtown and Whitehorn, of Trustees, students will con- degree to further appreciate in of Elvis's hits, including "It's nut Grove Road, Suite 501 Tankersley a Co., PLLC. The tinue to be significantly in- value? Commit now to be an Now or Never," "Can't Help for ticket information. Tick- series sponsor is Bank of volved in these and other im- active alum. Commit now to Falling in Love," "Suspicious ets can also be ordered America and the season portant decisions in the life of better connect with your fel- Minds" and "Love Me Ten- through Ticketmaster at sponsor is The Commercial the College, long after you and low students. We all stand to der." (901) 525-1515, or at any Appeal. The Memphis Sym- I are gone. Nevertheless, such gain. It will only be through a The concert will take Ticketmaster outlet. phony is currently celebrat- a change in the College's ad- marked culture change -- place Saturday, February 14 Terry Mike Jeffrey, an ac- ing its 52nd season. ministrative input culture, through deliberate, individual at 8:00 p.m. in the Cannon claimed singer, actor, multi- however positive, is insuffi- commitments -- that we will Center for the Performing instrumentalist, musical di- Information compiled by Jackie Ross cient. Our student body is cur- reap the maximum long-term Arts, located downtown at rector and Emmy-nominated Flaum, Director of Public Relations for rently a collection of outstand- benefits of our four year invest- 255 North Main. Tickets are songwriter, has appeared the Memphis Symphony. ing yet disparately connected ments. Ti.IESU'WESTER P ENE Wednesdn, January28, 2004 SEt

OUTSIDE MaggieTHE Goodman GATES Dinne A simple observance-we new and improved Rhodes are creatures of habit. We student has a life span of, This week, Leah Kaye reviews the Glass are also creatures that once usually, three days. That's Onion Bar and Grill, and Caroline Vance a year become racked with it. We tried. We failed. We reviews the French feature Les Triplettes guilt over these habits. The will live another year, and de Belleville (The Triplets of Belleville). New Year, the new you. One then when January comes Movie month gives the inspiration again, the gods of better- for many of us to drop all ment will rain down fury; The Glass Onion serves up blues and class in Midtown vices. One little month in- upon us. By Leah Kave pealing with many options, from many live performances, espe- spires the change, and, usu- For those of you who The Glass Onion Bar and Grill coconut shrimp to eggplant; I cially during dinner and on the ally, one little month is how have fulfilled resolutions, I offers a one-of-a-kind weekend would recommend going very hun- weekends, which added a bluesy long the change lasts. It is do not congratulate you. I brunch, in addition to the regular gry in order to try multiple items. element to the already casual din- my opinion that New Year's hate and despise you. I also lunch and dinner. Located on Coo- Our order took a while to come ing atmosphere. resolutions were the product am suspicious that you are per near Young, the Glass Onion out, so when it did it was a little As a whole, the bar and grill of an evil conspiracy involv- not human at all but a sold us with fine dining in a casual cold. However, the waitress apolo- demonstrated a humble sense of ing nicotine patch companies, spawn of Satan. Enjoy those atmosphere. The chefs seemed to gized repeatedly and it seemed class, of the sort that is consistent diet soda producers, sculpted abs in the fiery have a true consideration for culi- like it did not happen very often. with the other restaurants in the churches, Rubbermaid, coun- depths of hell. More than nary art, as the dishes were very The food was worth the wait any- Cooper Young area. The quality selors, vitamin companies, that, though, I question unique. The style, though labeled way, unexpectedly good despite was impressive, and I would return piano teachers and Richard your motives for changing. bar and grill, could not be pin- our skepticism of the combined for both an early Saturday brunch Simmons with the ultimate Better health? No. To be pointed within only one typical flavors and the intimidating menu. and a Friday night first date. goal of enslaving the human more spiritual? No. To be genre. The average eater must be willing The Glass Onion race-for thirty-one days. able to converse with some- We ordered off the weekend to take a risk when picking an Bar and Grill You've seen it. Go to one in Spanish? No. The brunch menu, which had a num- entree, but he will likely leave sat- Walmart. You will find an motive is to be THOUGHT of ber of dishes that helped me ful- isfied. Genre: American, bar/grill, aisle when you first walk in as more spiritual, to seem fill my desire for both breakfast Lunch and brunch averaged live entertainment containing every organiza- more healthy, and to say, and lunch, with many dishes fea- about $9, while the dinner menu Location: 903 'S. Cooper St. tional product (that you can "Oh, let me interpret." The turing eggs and vegetables. Brows- went up to $25 per entree. Part of Phone: (901) 274-5151 buy and use for three days) whole thing is a crock in my ing through the other menus, the the price surely went to the live Prices: under $10-$25 imaginable, an aisle full of mind. Forget betterment. appetizers looked particularly ap- music, though. The Glass Onion has protein shakes and carbohy- After all, we did not come drate substitutes (completely to college for that. The Triplets of Belleville: short but sweet made of package peanuts and Fight the fight, my chalk), and an aisle full of friends. To aid you in this, I By Caroline Vance The fact that the film is French ing Madame Souza and Campion books from the Dr. Phil canon. have included a directory The Triplets of Belleville is an shouldn't give pause even to those once again in their routine of si- And that's just out and about for the furthering of bad absurd movie that makes perfect viewers who abhor subtitles. lently contemplating each other in town. On campus more habits. Best of luck with sense. By that, I mean that a There is virtually no dialogue; the (the triplets will reappear twenty people are getting up early in that. woman dances naked as the men main characters utter a grand to- years later). the first week of classes to go Tip Top Liquor around her turn into monkeys and tal of two sentences. What really The plot of the movie from to breakfast, going to the 1883 Madison Avenue strip her of her banana clothing, drives the movie, then, is not the here is somewhat complicated, gym, studying in the library Memphis Tobacco Bowl the French Mafia devises a sinister dialogue but the animation and the but it involves kidnapping, the Tour and not parking in handicap 152 Madison Ave plan to kidnap Tour de France cy- music that accompanies it. The de France, and a pooch named spaces, and there are fewer Krispy Kreme Doughnuts clists, and an aging doo-wop group animation style, far from that of, Bruno, and, of course, the trip- people hovered in the cold 6255 Winchester Rd plays a key role in the solving the newly popular Pixar films, is lets, who play a role in a heroic outside of Palmer to smoke. Grand Casino Tunica of the crime, and yet, far- reminiscent of an old newspaper rescue. You have to notice these 14615 Old Highway 61 N' fetched though it is, the plot en- comic strip (think "Mother In the hilarious final scene, di- things quickly, however, be- www.procrastinator.com gages with its logical (and some- Grimm"). The simplicity of the, rector and writer Sylvain Chomet cause they don't last: The times hilarious) development. animation style means that the neatly wraps up the plot, incor- I had doubts about going to viewer does not delight in extraor- porating the singing sisters in the How to Reach Our Authors and Us As the official student newspaper of Rhodes College, The Sou'wester is produced entirely by the stu- see this movie. My general rule dinarily lifelike images, but rather rescue of Campion. We are left dents on staff. It functions independently of faculty and administration. The newspaper is published is that I don't pay movie theater in the extraordinarily lifelike emo- with the image of Campion, safe weekly throughout the fall and spring semesters, except during exam periods and breaks. prices to go see movies that run tions evoked by cartoon charac- at home in France and reflecting Staff meetings are open to the Rhodes community and convene in the second floor of Briggs Student Center every Monday evening at 8 p.m. The Sou'wester is a member of the Student Publications Board, fewer than two hours, and I ters. on his adventure. a six-publication consortium that includes the editors of all student publications, class representatives, away.from movies involving any- The title of the film refers to a The movie's cartoonishness and at-large representatives from the student body. one with the last name "Kutcher." singing group that appears at the suits its outlandish plot, but its All staff editorials published in The Sou'wester represent the majority opinion of the Editorial Board composed of section editors and executive editors. Opinions expressed in The Rhode'ster, opinion col- The Triplets of Belleville runs just beginning of the movie on the tele- treatment of the themes of lone- umns, and letters-to-the-editbr do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Sou'wester Editorial Board. under an hour and a half, but since vision set of Madame Souza and liness and devotion creates a so- Letters-to-the-editor are encouraged; all letters must be signed and will be edited for clarity. no butterflies were involved (and her orphaned grandson, Campion. phisticated and poignant repre- REACHING THE SOU'WESTER Phone: (901) 843-3970 Address: Rhodes Box 3010 it is a cartoon with a PG-13 rat- The triplets, who live in America, sentation of human life, and in the Fax: (901) 843-3409 The Sou'wester E-mail: sou'[email protected] 2000 North Parkway ing), I decided to take a perform a swinging song and dance end, it's worth every penny of the Memphis, TN 38112-1690 gamble. act. then vacate the screen. leav- movie theater Drice. TH-IESOU'WESTER Wprinirp&cne, Inns inns 7R ?n(l4 SPORTS -~~~- 1 Ir- --- Men's basketball splits games December Athletes of the Month By Camelia Trahan for 32 rebounds, respectively. As lege out of first place in the SCAC a team, the Lynx dished out 14 standings. The Rhodes men's basketball assists. Rhodes shot 56.3 percent (9- team split a pair of Southern Col- The Lynx went into the locker 16) on 3-point shots in the game legiateAthletic Conference games, room at halftime down by three while Centre sank only 12 of 30 losing to the University ofthe South and got no closer than four in the attempts from behind the arc. (Sewanee) Friday 67-75 and then second half. Campion matched his season beating Centre College 90-84 in Led by Almefty's season high high of 14 points and three overtime. 32 points, Rhodes overcame a 13 steals. In the loss against Sewanee, point second half deficit to rally Freshman Davis Bonham four Lynx were in double figures, and defeat Centre College in made some key defensive stops led by sophomore forward Mat- Danville, KY, on Sunday, January by contributing four defensive IR YLUK .UUK thew Jakes and senior guard Aus- 25. In the battle, Rhodes out re- rebounds, one block and one Rami Almefty, a 6'0" Taylor Cook, a 5'11" sopho- tin Lutz with 17 points each. Jakes bounded Centre 35-30 and went steal. sophomore guard from Little more forward from Randolph, NJ, grabbed nine rebounds, and Lutz to the free throw line 26 times in "We beat an excellent team Rock, AR, has been named the has been named the Rhodes De- snatched three steals, both game the 90-84 overtime victory, on Sunday and with that win our Rhodes December Athlete of cember Female Athlete of the highs. Jakes sent the game into over- team has improved in the last the Month. For the month Month. For the month, Cook led Sophomore guard Rami time with a basket to tie the score two weeks and we look forward Almefty led the Lynx in scor- the conference in scoring, averag- Almefty chipped in with 11 points, at 73, with 1.9 seconds left in regu- to the month of February and the ing, averaging 21.5 points per ing 19.2 points per game includ- while junior guard Kevin Campion lation. In overtime the Lynx SCAC tournament," said head game including a season high ing two 25 point showings against added ten points and four assists. jumped out to a 79-73 lead and coach Herb Hilgeman. 29 in a victory against Webster College and the Univer- As a team the Lynx shot 47.5 per- never looked back. Jakes added Rhodes will host Trinity Uni- Huntingdon College. In addi- sity of Chicago. In addition, Cook cent from the field and made only 22 points for the Lynx, who im- versity on Friday, January 30 at tion, Almefty averaged 5.5 averaged 3.4 rebounds per game 11 trips to the charity stripe to prove to 7-8 overall and 3-4 in SCAC 8 pm and Southwestern Univer- rebounds, 3.75 assists and 2.5 while leading the Lynx to a 4-1 Sewanee's 22. Both teams tallied play. The loss knocked Centre Col- sity on Sunday at noon. steals per game. record in December.