Vol. 124, Issue 19 Serving the Allegheny College THE CAMPUS community Thursday April 12, 2001 since 1876

I do not agree with a word you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire Campus Is Artist's Canvas

By ABBY COLLIER they live, experience, and enjoy—he create this experience for the Weekend Editor is also a staunch advocate of the Allegheny community. power of perception. He was discovered by the donor n area on campus will "Perceptually, if nobody told me during the Twentieth Century Arts soon be turned into an anything," he said, "and I walk out Fair in Armony, New York. The innovative gallery of there when there's sun, what do I donor was interested in commission- sorts, thanks to a groundbreaking perceive of it? That the sun revolves ing Lane to design a piece for artist and a mysterious benefactor. around me." Allegheny. The fair exhibited one of An anonymous donor hired Egotistical? No, not really, be- Lane's latest works, "Pantheon," artist Danny Lane to visit the campus cause Lane believes individuals, first displayed at the Henley Music from April 9 through 11 in order to each in their own minds, are at the Festival in the UK. This work con- get feedback from students and fac- center of the universe. "Who else has sists of several standing glass sculp- ulty and to explore the possibilities your viewpoint?" he said. "It's only tures connected to a circular steel for the proposed site, the Senior you who takes responsibility for disk with steel post-tensioning rods. Circle. Lane gave a lecture and par- your life." Each sculpture of this piece, ticipated in a public forum to begin Lane, who also believes our "like an entity unto itself," takes the designin.g, process. sense of self-consciousness derives about one day to build. A large piece Located behind Cochran Hall from second-hand information, like "Pantheon," Lane said, takes and the Montgomery Gymnasium, wants to give his viewers a more per- anywhere from six to eight months the circle was constructed during the sonal experience. "A lot of art is to finish, which includes designing summer and ensuing fall of 1999. On about first-hand experience," he the piece, cutting each piece of glass, LANE'S LATEST—The "Pantheon," one of Lane's recent the east side of the campus, it serves said, "that's why I got into it." For and construction. "It's very delicate, pieces, sparked the interest of an anonymous donor in his Lane, "it's about making something very detailed work," he said. work. The donor hopes Lane can create something similar for as an intersection between Quade the Senior Circle. happen on the inside of the individ- Born in Urbana, Illinois, Lane Walk and the north-south pathway —photo courtesy of Danny Lane moved from Virginia to Germany beginning on East College Street. ual, taking somebody through and letting them have the experience before settling in London, where he Lane is not only an artist, he's a steel and cast iron, and studied with London. His work is displayed all through the action." set up his first studio in 1981, and philosopher, one intrigued by "the stained glass artist Patrick Reyntiens over the world, in cities such as If Lane makes a successful pro- participated in his first exhibition in science of life." Inspired by the in the UK and painter Cecil Collins posal to the College, he might just 1983. He works primarily with glass, —see LANE, page 8— many facets of human beings—how at the Central School of Art in Comp Sci Department Preps For Staffing Bugs

By ERICA ERWIN going to graduate school. "We used video conferencing. with the candidates. gruntled students closed out of class- News Editor to have 40 percent of our computer The reorganization will allow the Confounding the staffing prob- es. science students go to graduate department to offer the same number lem is the influx of students interest- The ceiling for faculty in the Due to staffing concerns, the school. Now, we're lucky if we get of courses it did this year. ed in majoring in computer science. computer science department has computer science department will one percent." Cupper said he and the search "We're all facing the same prob- been set at four, a number Cupper have to reallocate classes next year, To compensate, Professor of committee would rather "tough it lems," said Cupper. "There's an en- says is a "bit shy," given the enroll- shuffling the four courses regularly Mathematics and Registrar out" than hire an unqualified candi- rollment boom, but the staffing stays ment. "Allegheny is a bit more strin- taught by retiring Associate Benjamin Haytock will teach two date in the interim to fill the position. static." Translation: more students gent in that respect," he said. "Years Professor Mary Bivens to other com- computer science classes instead of "We feel that if we hired a potential- plus the same number of professors ago a staffing plan was set with ex- puter science faculty. Bivens's one, and the department will not par- ly available candidate that we'd equals crowded classrooms or dis- -see STAFFING, page 4— planned departure next year trig- ticipate in the First Seminar pro- probably take a quality hit," he said. gered an unsuccessful search for gram, allowing professors more time Cupper added that, as of now, the qualified candidates to fill the posi- to teach computer science courses. search is "actively suspended," Inside This Week... tion. "I feel it is the duty of every de- meaning the department has stopped Chairperson of the computer sci- partment to participate in the FS pro- reviewing its current applicant pool ASG off-campus housing survey results 3 ence department Professor Robert gram, but when push comes to shove but is still accepting new applica- Column: Bush's apology, by Eric Reinagel 6 Cupper attributed the difficulty in any faculty member can teach an FS tions. Poetry slams Allegheny 9 finding successful candidates to the course," said Cupper. "A faculty The department did extend offers Track at Grove City 13 increasing demand for highly trained member from another department to two candidates, Cupper said, both of whom decided to go elsewhere for computer scientists. "We, like many cannot teach Computer Science Editorial 5 other schools, compete in a very ac- 210." various reasons. "They went else- Weekend Where@bouts 12 tive market," he said. "There aren't In addition, the department will where because of personal prefer- enough Ph.Ds to go around." temporarily bring in Professor Jim ences, the climate, the town, to be Unpleasant Thoughts 12 Increasingly, Cupper said, graduates Tomayko from Carnegie Mellon close to their families," Cupper said, with computer science degrees are University to teach an experimental adding that the salary offered by the Contact The Campus at Box 12 or taking high paying jobs instead of electronic course, taught through College was not a deciding factor [email protected] Page 2 News April 12, 2001 The Campus Asks... CRIME BLOTTER On March 27th or 28th a criminal ing. On April 8th at 12:50 a.m. a student "Where were you at 2 a.m. the Saturday mischief incident occurred. The left was accused of setting off fireworks. of Springfest?" brake light of an automobile parked On April 7th sometime in the after- Security confiscated 15 bottle rock- on North Main Street was shattered noon a theft occurred. A hose was ets from the student. This matter —compiled by Erica Erwin, News Editor and radiating inward, suggesting that stolen from McKinley's. It was later will be handled internally. it had been struck with a blunt object recovered and returned. and not another automobile. On April 8th at 1:13 a.m. an under- "I was actually sleep- On April 7th at 7:45 p.m. an under- age drinking incident occurred. On April 6th at approximately 9:00 age drinking incident occurred. A Security responded to a noise com- ing because we p.m. a resident advisor reported student was seen with a beer on plaint at Caflisch Hall when a stu- worked with GAP all receiving terroristic threats. The Prospect Street. This matter will be dent threw a whiffle ball at the secu- day. I wasn't down threats had been left on the RA's handled internally. rity sports utility vehicle and pro- on Loomis having voice mail by a student who had pre- ceeded to provide the security offi- fun." viously been written-up. On April 7th at 10:40 p.m. a criminal cer with a former student's student mischief incident occurred. A male ID. The student was given a citation —Vanessa Bratin, On April 6th at 10:50 p.m. an under- non-student was upset and punched for underage drinking. `03 age drinking incident occurred. A through a window in the Baldwin 3B student who had exited Baldwin Hall men's bathroom. He suffered multi- On April 9th between midnight at was observed on Prospect Steet ple lacerations and was taken to the 6:00 a.m. a criminal mischief inci- throwing beer cans on the ground. Meadville Medical Center for stitch- dent occurred. The back door win- This matter will be handled internal- es. He will receive a citation for dow of Cochran Hall was broken. ly. criminal mischief and will not be al- Security is investigating as to On April 7th sometime between lowed back to Allegheny College. whether other damage may have oc- midnight and 1:31 a.m. a vandalism curred. "I was sleeping...I incident occurred. The security es- On April 7th or 8th a burglary oc- comped all day. cort van in Lot #11 had the words curred at Brooks Dining Hall. The On April 9th at 3:15 p.m. a security "Rent A Cops" spray painted on it on suspect entered through an open was notified of a lightning strike. A Comps suck." both sides in silver paint. The cost of window, removing a tub of choco- tree in the yard of a college-owned —Cliff Francis, '01 the damage has not yet been as- late marshmallow ice cream, a tub house on Sherman Street was struck sessed. of mint ice cream, and Fruit Loops by lightning. The strike sent bark cereal. The total cost of the stolen flying and caused the tree to smol- On April 7th at 1:31 a.m. an under- food was $45. der. The college plans on removing age drinking incident occurred. A the tree from the property. The two iler:1094W4A;,;? student in possession of alcohol was On April 8th at 12:03 a.m. an under- eyewitnesses to the strike were shak- observed on North Main Street by a age drinking incident occurred. A en, but seemed to be recovering fine. security officer. This matter will be student was found unconscious be- "I was in my room handled internally. hind the Fiji house. Security arrived On April 10th a theft occurred. sleeping...I was par- and performed rescue breathing until Approximately 45 photocopies were tying 'till 12." On April 7th at 1:56 a.m. an under- an ambulance arrived. As of April 9, stolen at one of the copy machines —Kevin Moreland, age drinking incident occurred. An the student was still in intensive care off of the Activities Room in the `02 ambulance was called for a student at the Meadville Medical Center. Campus Center. Security has no sus- in Baldwin Hall who had been con- The student will receive a citation pects. suming alcohol. The student was for underage drinking. given a citation for underage drink- CAMPUS BRIEFS

•The Office of Religious Life will •As part of the College's Celebrate •Terrence Bensel, assistant profes- "I was curled up offer a full slate of Holy Week ser- Asia! 2001, Shizurni Manale, a pop- sor of environmental science, will on someone's vices for the campus community at ular and highly respected Japanese deliver a lunchtime lecture titled couch in a Ford Chapel. On Holy Thursday, artist, will offer the celebration's "How Will We Eat? Coping house...I'm not April 12, a Maundy Thursday com- keynote performance on Monday, Strategies of Philippine Farmers sure where." munion service with stripping of the April 16 at 7 p.m. in the During the 1997-98 El Nino" on church will be held at 7 p.m. The Montgomery Dance Studio (2nd Wednesday, April 18 at noon in the —Mike Wilson, annual Good Friday prayer service floor). Manale will deliver presenta- Cultural Center (Campus Center, `01 will be held at noon on Friday, April tions titled "Shizumi's Theatre 3rd floor). The event, part of 13, and an Easter Service of the Miyabi" and "The Art of Kimono as Celebrate Asia, is free and open to Resurrection will be celebrated on Fashion." the public. Sunday, April 15 at 10:45 a.m.

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News Editor: Erica Erwin Assistant News Editor: Neetu Sehgal The Campus is published every Thursday during the academic year, Perspectives Editor: Heather Chapman Assistant Perspectives Editor: position available excluding breaks and exam periods, and is printed by The Meadville Weekend Editor: Abby Collier Assistant Weekend Editors: Brianna Pike, Amy Zader Tribune. Sports Editor: Shannon Harbaugh Assistant Sports Editor: Rebecca Rittenhouse Photography Editor: position available Assistant Photography Editor: position available Editorial Board: Heather Chapman, Abby Collier, Erica Erwin, Dane Business Manager: position available Distribution Manager: position available Foster, Shannon Harbaugh, Jennifer Midgley, Neetu Sehgal Advertising Managers: Shannon Advisory Forum: Courtenay Dodge, Jessica Frieder, Dave McInally, Mary Harbaugh, Heidi Walsh Norton, Barry Shapiro, Kevin Wright Adviser: Ben Hellwarth Page 3 News The Campus Survey Says Utilities Main Off-Campus Concern

By NEETU SEHGAL director of student affairs, said that and bathrooms in the property, rea- ed it to be." private bathroom, and because she is Assistant News Editor the idea for the survey came from sons for moving off-campus and into Most students "somewhat agree vegetarian. "I can't get anything de- discussions in the Campus Life that property. They also were asked and disagree" on issues relating to cent to eat on-campus," Horowitz Utilities are the main concern of Committee. more specific questions concerning the appearance of their property, said. students living off-campus, accord- "We wanted to somehow provide relationships with landlord and friendliness of their neighborhood The ASG survey also tallied the ing to a recent survey conducted by a tangible way for students to be neighbors, cleanliness of property at and landlord attentiveness to prob- top 10 reasons students leave cam- Allegheny Student Government. more aware of what living off cam- move-in, landlord efficacy, and hap- lems. pus. Forty percent of students move On a c-point scale ranging from pus and what choosing a house to piness with rental, among others. Ann Horowitz '03, who is mov- off because they want to be able to "strongly agree" to "disagree," most live in is all about," Pecora said. The Most students said that proper- ing off-campus next year, looked at cook for themselves, while 35 per- students reported that their rental survey results will be published in ties were not clean at the time of about five different places before de- cent of students named "wanting to properties were not energy efficient, the form of a directory that gives stu- move-in and are not secure against ciding on a house on Baldwin Street. get away from Residence Life." citing drafty doors and windows and dents, the college and the city of theft and burglary. "Each time we talked to a landlord, Thirty percent of students said they plumbing problems. Meadville, a better idea of what stu- "I don't understand how some they would say the place was won- "didn't like dorm life." The survey researched student dent housing needs are and how people survive in their houses all derful, newly-renovated, beautiful. ASG and Residence Life are cur- experience living off-campus, com- housing can be improved to better year long," said Pecora, regarding And each one of them was nothing rently discussing the possibility of piling the responses of approximate- address these needs. having read some of the individual like what they described. They were distributing the directory including ly 200 students living in 41 rental Students filling out the survey student accounts of off-campus liv- horrible." all survey results to all sophomores properties in Meadville. Twenty-one answered basic questions, such as ing. "I was actually kind of sur- She said she is moving off cam- and juniors, since those two classes landlords were also reviewed. what their monthly rent is, average prised, though, that overall the feed- pus because she does not like all the are the ones that would be moving Noelle Pecora '02, former ASG utility costs, number of bedrooms back was not as bad as I had expect- rules that dorms have, a desire for a —see HOUSING, page 4— Walking Tour of Campus Now Available on CD

By ERIC REINAGEL committee, led by Ida Tarbell, pic- mencement the Latin inscription this spring a walking tour of Helmreich says, he became inter- Staff Reporter nicked all around the area until they seen today was inscribed, says Allegheny's landscape on CD that ested in documenting Allegheny's found this stone. It was the perfect Allegheny's historian Jonathan takes approximately an hour to com- landscape when a number of gifts, The 5-foot icicles have dropped monument and they were sure the Helmreich. plete. The History and Heritage such as trees, were given to off Allegheny College's buildings only prank their rival class, the There are many more stories like Committee also has plans to accom- Allegheny BY former Director of weeks ago and have since melted freshman could do to it was white- this about the present and past land- pany the CD wiith a pamphlet or a Admissions and Director of into the sprouting grass. Birds jump wash it. But one morning they found scape of Allegheny College. map of some kind. Professor Amelia Development Bob Simmons. around the limbs of bare trees, war- it rolled to the bottom of the ravine. Helmreich, a retired history profes- Carr, a member of the History and Professor Carr is also guiding an bling their tunes, and the rock near The stone was too heavy to carry sor and former undergraduate, along Heritage Committee, says the com- independent study that is building an the cement walk by Bentley Hall up, and the sophomores feared they with others is working at making pact disc isn't readily available at online version of Helmreich's tour. with the Latin phrase "Spes sibi had lost their monument to the these stories more easily available. this point, but they hope it will even- The three students working on it are quisque" meaning "Everyone is ravine. But a mechanical minded Helmreich has become the first tually be offered at a number of loca- David Rodriguez, Noralen Curl, and his/her own hope" is warmed by the member of the class was able to official Allegheny College historian. tions. Interested people can now Aimee Nash. Can says that while rising sun. This is a rock that has sat make a sling attached to pulleys and He works here on a volunteer basis contact Helmreich for the compact the website does work with there pretty much ignored for the winches to haul up the stone to it's because he says, he simply loves the disc or make an appointment for Helmreich's tour it is being designed 124 years since the sophomore class proper place. work. Helmreich has designed for guided tour by him personally. —see TOUR, page 8— of 1880 put it in place. But that The remainder of the school year small stone wasn't always ignored. sentinels of sophomore kept watch Back in the spring of 1877, the from Bentley. They fired off warn- Summit Aims at Enviro Policy sophomores were looking for a way ing shots with a rifle to scare off to leave their mark, but they had no freshman who tried to retake it in the money for a monument. A class middle of the night. After com- By BECCA SCIBEK Associate Dean of Students Joe DiChristina mentioned Staff Reporter that doing so requires evaluating the goals and values of Allegheny as an institution. Just as other Allegheny On March 27 the Campus Life Committee (CLC) policies dictate respect for people, formulating an envi- Stltdy Outside hosted an Environmental Policy Summit to bring togeth- ronmental policy can help us move toward respect for er various groups and individuals involved with making our natural world, added Dean of Students Dave Next Semester Allegheny College more environmentally sustainable. Mclnally. Professor of Environmental Science Rich Bowden Although an environmental policy would not neces-

The Co*,%tie Rock In .tut sponsors opened the session by outlining the numerous yet dis- sarily make radical, immediate changes, formally stating offcampuR $tudy program that tinct environmental work currently in existence, includ- a policy would embed values of sustainability and re- combiinos coursework in veligion, ing the ER task force, SEA, environmental speakers such spect for nature into the culture of the college. hilosophy, litkratury and art with as David Orr, senior comprehensive projects, increased An environmental policy could benefit Allegheny in bacKpacking, climbing, iT recycling efforts, and the soon-to-be-installed com- terms of publicity and student recruitment. The College And paddling, poster. CLC is exploring these efforts and collecting in- must be a proponent of "walking the talk," says Bowden. formation about campus greening in an attempt to create "As an academic institution, it important to show the vace available for the an environmental policy and operational plan for message as well as teach it." Director of Public Affairs Val; '2001 itesaion: Aug. 27 - tO Allegheny. Mary Norton suggested that this would be a selling point for environmentally conscious students, and also provide Visit, the CI{ weli,kte w request art 4.;...ppboatium Bowden opened the floor for input and comments from all in attendance, commenting that each individual a positive new media perspective for Allegheny. and group present sees the needs and challenges differ- The CLC plans to continue their efforts in develop- ently, and each perspective offers valuable insight into ing an environmental policy, and discuss what the next Castle Rock Institute understanding the factors which impact greening the step should be. One possibility is the formation of an VA) Uox 792, Rrevartt NC 28112 campus. Environmental Advisory Council to provide a forum for Comments revolved around the purposes, benefits, information exchange between environmental interests, www.castle 6 , -roc •o and practicality of setting up an environmental policy. —see CLC, page 8— Page 4 News April 12, 2001 Administrative Pro New College Veep By EMILY MACEL career here at Allegheny. Buckley thing about Allegheny is it's seeking he explained, but overall he wants to started sooner." Because of the help- News Reporter explains that he has been in the ad- to go up to the next level and I will open paths of communication so that ful staff and faculty, he is starting to ministration field since he was first do my part to bring it there." nothing is mysterious. feel more at home. The adjustments You may have seen him walking hired in 1970, straight out of college. Whether it is through financial, ad- With the walls of his office still to a new place are, as always, never around campus. He tries to make eye He worked at several colleges such ministrative, facilitative, Buckley bare, Buckley has jumped right into easy. Buckley added that he is "still contact with everyone that he sees, as Penn State University, Old plans on playing an active role in his position, which, as he explained, trying to find all the buildings of the but he notices that many of the staff Dominion University in West Allegheny's decisions. "Some days is not an easy thing to do in the latter campus, but I am here and available. and studerits wonder "who is this Virginia, Boston University, I'm the quarterback, others the part of a school year. "1 really hit the I plan to do my share to help to take guy?" It's Marcus Buckley, Simmons College, and Green coach, some the head cheerleader," ground running. I wish I would've the College to the next level." Allegheny's brand new Vice Mountain College. His positions President of Finance and have been wide-ranged, including Administration. Even though he director of housing, business manag- HOUSING from page 3 only started here a short 3 weeks ago er and chief financial officer. off-campus because they have com- to be an off-campus student advisor. inspector." Since he has started his position this Boston-born man has much ex- pleted the two-year college residen- "We want someone to act as a liasion "We were very happy because at Allegheny, Buckley said that he perience with administration and has cy requirement. for students off-campus," Pecora we got responses from more than has been, "thoroughly impressed by many ideas in mind for Allegheny Pecora said ASG is hoping that said. "Someone students can ask 200 off-campus students, and there College. the quality of the faculty, staff and after reviewing the results of the sur- what to do in certain situations, and are about 300 students total who live students." Though he is still unfamil- At least the sudden move to vey, the College will either create a someone who can intercede on the off-campus," said Pecora. "So the di- iar with much of his surroundings, Meadville was not too much of a position or give responsibility to student's behalf with the landlord rectory really covers a fair amount of he tries to get around campus as weather shock. Living in the North someone holding a college position and possibly even with the housing off-campus housing." all of his life, Buckley spent 35 of his much as he can and meet the staff 50 years in Boston, and the other and students. "In my field it is easy time elsewhere in Massachusetts or to lose contact, so I am determined Vermont where, until now, he was not to let that happen," he said. TOP TEN REASONS STUDENTS MOVE OFF-CAMPUS recently living. His family has been Buckley was not in the market for a According to ASG's 011=Campus Housing Survey supportive of his choices. He has a job change at all, but Allegheny had wife of 29 years, Sue, and two chil- always been a school of interest to 1.They are able to cook for themselves. dren. His daughter and son currently him. At first when he saw the posi- 2. They wanted to get away from Residence Life. attend the University of Chicago and tion was open he didn't apply, be- Vermont Technical College, respec- cause he was content with his 3. They didn't like dorm life. tively. Vermont job and surroundings. But 4. They wanted more space. With a degree in English from with a change of heart, he decided to 5. They wanted more freedom and independence. the University of Massachusetts, apply in mid-October of last year, 6. They believed it was cheaper. Buckley found that working in ad- and by December, he was called ministration was just the logical pro- back. 7. They wanted more privacy. gression of his career. "As they say, Buckley already has strong views of 8. They believed it would be a good learning experience. with a liberal arts education, you can how his administrative position will 9. They believed it would be cleaner. do just about anything," said aid the College. "I view everything 10. They wanted to be more comfortable. Buckley. Along with his education, as support in the mission of the his background will surely aid in his College," he remarked. "The nice

STAFFING from page 1 plicit numbers, and the only way to three people; there are two people on everything if a graduate is making stress won't have any long-term ef- ence will always find open hands change that is through New Initiative every committee." more than I am in ten years or if em- fects. "It's not going to discourage and an open heart in this depart- funds." Cupper is reluctant to prescribe ployers of our more marginal stu- kids from becoming computer sci- ment." The New Initiative program pro- the hiring of more staff, however, dents call and say, 'We love him, can ence majors, " he said. "Students vides funding for innovative projects until he is confident the boom of stu- you send us ten more like him?'" who want to major in computer sci- and proposals, something the corn- dents interested in computer science "Like everyone else, I'd like bet- puter science department took ad- will continue. "I have no interest in ter facilities, and maybe that would vantage of to establish its new major bringing someone here and two help attract faculty.," said Cupper. in applied computing. years later saying we don't have the "Would a more modern building "It's a person al struggle for me enrollment to support the position," make a difference? We desperately because I have nearly 40 advisees, said Cupper. He likened the fluctua- need to get our intro courses out of and I will not compromise advising. tion of interest in computer science the library basement and here into If you're my advisee, you're going to the stock market, adding that "my Alden, and the state of the class- to come to me at least once a semes- 30 years here have been a roller rooms is abysmal. Would fixing ter for 30 minutes, and the discus- coaster." them up help? Who knows." sion will go beyond what classes Despite the pinch in staffing, Though students may have to you're taking next semester," said Cupper is confident that his depart- contend with longer waiting periods Cupper. "Also, there are 20 student ment is graduating top-notch stu- to get into a class or larger classes, theses in this department between dents. "We cannot be screwing up Cupper is confident that the staffing WRITE FOR THE MOST WIDELY READ PUBLICATION ON CAMPUS! The CAMPUS holds staff meetings every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the news- room, third floor of the Campus Center. Reporters, photographers, and layout pros and sports junkies needed.

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simply pathetic. First I want to admit that I am not Thefts Disappointing The other reason why I decided to immune to criticism either. Last EDITORIAL It has come to my attention that write this is because what was stolen year I. drank myself silly . way too some of A5 decorations have been is far more than just those paper many times. How many times do stolen from the campus center. On lanterns; it is the efforts of those who you need to wake up in your own Saturday the decorations were still came and put so much time into dec- vomit, to wake up in the world you up, but within the next 24 hours, orating the CC and making it look destroyed the previous night, before most of the lanterns had disap- nice. It is just unfair to them that you realize that it is not worth it? peared. They were literally being their work is wasted only one week Trust me, I nearly lost my life to it. Comp Sci Battles Staffing Bugs Bravely ripped off the ceiling. There were at- into April. This is a college and I also noticed last Sunday was tempts to pull the ball in the center these things shouldn't happen here! especially quiet, the birds were out down, however, it was not success- I'm very sorry for what happened and the students were either study- ful. and I hope that similar incidents do ing or recovering from a hangover. I I'm not writing this because it not occur in the future. realized that it is hard to find stuff to costs A5 some money to purchase Thus, I hope my letter serves as a do on the weekend that does not Recent trends in the job market for computing professionals these decorations or that these deco- message to increase the awareness involve alcohol. In fact I am sur- have placed Allegheny's computer science department in a rations are of high value. Rather, among others. I really hope the cam- prised that the movies sponsored by pus community can work together to GAP are on Wednesday nights, tough position: the best of the best can make much higher these acts of dishonesty really upset us. We purchased these decorations prevent this from happening again to when most students are studying. salaries in high-tech fields than they can in academia. Though for Celebrate Asia!—for no other our organization or any other organi- On Friday nights, there are few the department's enrollment is expanding, the number of purpose than just to make the place zation on campus. And if any of the alternatives to drinking. It almost faculty is remaining static. to look appropriate according to our thieves read this letter, please be appears like GAP is encouraging all The department could have hired a less-qualified candidate to theme and attractive to members of aware that if you are caught, you will of the drinking that goes on during be subjected to disciplinary actions the weekend by not providing the replace the departing associate professor Mary Bivens. It has the College and the Meadville com- munity. As soon as we put them up, from the college. movies on Friday nights. I know instead decided to "tough it out" according to department chair they became public property, but Finally, I've decided to take all that Anime is a possible alternative Robert Cupper, until the "right" candidate comes along (see ar- that doesn't make it okay to take decorations down soon rather than but I believe there should be several ticle, page 1). them. Taking the decorations with- trying to fix it. It is disappointing to options that don't involve drinking. Obviously, students in the already-expanding department may out permission is stealing! do this so early into the month, but I I decided to volunteer at the cof- think it is the right thing to do. If you feehouse on Friday nights as an be disg'runtled by the large classes and scheduling problems If any of you come to the CC, please look up and see what effect have questions or comments about alternative to drinking. I have also caused by the lack of faculty expansion. We hope anyone upset the missing lanterns have on the dec- my decision, please email me. talked with several of my friends by the inconvenience will remember that the department made oration scheme as a whole. I am not CHI NGUYEN about starting something called the best of an unenviable situation rather than hiring someone really sure of the purpose of whoev- A5 President Club Allegheny, that would offer relatively unqualified. er decided to steal the paper lanterns. good dance music and a place that Weekend Alternatives students could enjoy college life We hope that in the future, this important and increasingly What would they do with them? Take them back to their rooms and without drinking. Before I start popular department will continue to develop as more students hang them up? Or are they just hav- College life is what we make it; preparing the paperwork, I want to become interested in the field, and that Cupper and the rest of ing the fun of stealing something of course if you are drunk most of know if anybody is interested in the department will find a qualified colleague soon. In the that does not belong to them? the time then it doesn't matter. I such a program. Please e-mail me at meantime, we urge patience, cooperation, understanding, and Whatever their reasons are, their acts couldn't help but notice that living [email protected] . on campus last Friday and Saturday CURTIS RADFORD even gratitude; the department obviously takes its students seri- of ripping and stealing these decora- tions down are very immature and was like living on an older kid's ver- Sophomore ously and cares about the quality of their instruction. sion of a playground. Fight to Legalize Ecstasy Ridiculous "I spent the next ten years reading, tripping, and build- ter though, he found himself tripping on a nightly basis. ing," said forty-seven-year-old Rick Doblin, Harvard Ph. This was, in many ways, as the Rolling Stone Magazine D and head of the Multidisciplinary Association for article describes, "a typical college education of the ear- All editorials represent the majority opinion of the Psychedelic Studies, about the lifestyle that took him to ly Seventies, and it had a typical ending." As a result, where he is today. These do not sound like the words of Doblin had to drop out of the school after just one se- Editorial Board. someone who you would go to for help with your men- mester. "And that's not the worst of it," he said. "There tal, marital, or physical problems do they? Well, do not were three semesters in a year. I barely last three fret, because he can't help you in the way he wants to just months." yet, but Doblin is working on it. You see, Mr. Doblin is He claims that all of the time he spent under the in- The Campus welcomes all reader response. We reserve the right to aggressively Working to get MDMA, or Ecstasy as it is fluence of various narcotics was not for the normal rea- reject letters of a purely promotional nature, as well as letters which known today, approved, for prescription use on all types sons of "getting high." "I thought there was a link be- do not meet our standards of integrity, accuracy and decency. of ailments. tween the things I was doing with psychedelics and cer- Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor, editorial columns and tain types of altruistic social consciousness and action," editorial cartoons do not necessarily reflect the views of The said Doblin. This led him to pursue a new use for Campus. The deadline for submission of letters is 5 p.m. the Monday John Reilly MDMA. before publication. Letters must be typed, signed and sent to Box 12, The many illnesses and disorders that Doblin feels can with a phone number included for verification. Any letter that cannot be remedied by MDMA vary widely. He feels that be- be verified will not be printed. cause MDMA fashions of sense of well being and pro- Doblin arrived on the Sarasota, Florida campus of motes compassion and introspection without such side All questions concerning the above policy should be directed to the New College in 1971 with the confident feelings, hopes Editor-in-Chief, Jennifer Midgley. and ambitions of every normal college student. Soon af- —see ECSTASY, page 7—

• It • Perspectives April 12, 2001

What's In An Apology LEx by phil flickinger (www.l-e-x.com ) DUDE, WANNA SIGN OUR NO YOU AMER) c,AN 5 FOUGHT cofAKUNISm MY couNTR ,?, TRE ONLY MIN& My initial impression of the incident with the United States hitting a PETirloN DEMANP)NG THAT THE THANK FOR OVER lb . Da PEOPLE LIKE SUBURBAN Chinese plane and presumably killing their pilot was, "Why don't we just scHo0L TEARS DOWN THE DoP,A'IS You. ON So m5 CoLLE&E cAr1Pu5Es 1'11E61 ARE HIPPIES HARM apologize?" I heard time and again that all China wants is an apology. Why AND REPLACES THEM \Awn.; A S-ruvENTs TAIY EMBRACE tT ? PANGERous... ARE DEODORANT doesn't that boob, Bush, just apologize? After all, we killed a man and we COMMUNE SALES. don't even have the decency to say we're sorry. Then again, I should have known better then to trust the television to give me an accurate report.

Eric Reinagel

After reading the New York Times, I feel I have a better understanding of the situation and agree with how the United States is handling it. Both President Bush and General Colin Powell have said they're sorry for the in- Criticism of Bush Entirely Undue cident. Bush also sent his condolences to Ruan Guoquin, the wife of the pi- Recently, there has been enormous tions in his administration. Attorney sy itself when it was taken. lot. What China wants is for us to say we're completely wrong. 1 don't think criticism of the policies and actions General John Ashcroft was nominat- Perhaps the most controversial ac- we are. of President Bush by Democrats, en- ed and then confirmed by a majority tions of President Bush's first 100 We were eavesdropping—okay spying—on China and our plane got in vironmentalists, and media outlets. of the Senate that found his views days in office were his refusal to sign trouble and needed to land. We have every right to spy because we were in However, much of this criticism can did not conflict with his task of up- the Kyoto global warming treaty and international waters. China insists we are wrong for spying on them. As if be undermined by a discussion of the holding the rule of law. When was his unwillingness to reduce carbon China doesn't have spies in this country right now. They want us to stop this facts. the last time anyone in the main- dioxide emissions. In each of these surveillance work, but Powell insists that we can't stop it and it's important stream media complained about for- areas, Bush has made the right deci- for our national defense. China's demand for us to stop spying is ridiculous. mer Attorney General Janet Reno sion based on common sense and his I would hope that if the same thing happened and a Chinese plane needed to Brandon Meyer being too liberal? As to the other concern for the well being of the do- make an emergency landing we would allow it and not expect them to stop conservatives appointed to the Bush mestic economy and livelihood of spying. Spies are necessary for every country to make sure allies and ene- administration, they are a reflection American workers. mies alike are behaving. of his policy stances expressed dur- While many environmentalists Like every incoming president, The Bush administration is making a strong point with this situation. ing the campaign. have been quick to blame Bush for Bush has a right to push his agenda. We're not going to back down. They're willing to risk a $100 billion trade Additional criticism has been not signing the Kyoto treaty, many Many critics contend that Bush does relationship with China to flex their muscles. That's some serious flexing. placed on Bush for cutting US fund- have lost sight of the fact that the not have a mandate because of the But seriously I think this is a sign that the Bush administration won't back ing for overseas abortions. There treaty was rejected by a vote of 95-0 close election. However, President down from a fight, they might even pursue one. has been little mention that President in the United States Senate. Not one Bush received 49 percent of the pop- I don't think we're going to war with China, but before Bush gets out of Bush simply reversed a policy of the Senator, Democrat or Republican, ular vote. In 1992, Bill Clinton gar- office, I think we'll be at war at least once and it probably will be about oil. Clinton administration that had been Liberal or Conservative chose to nered 43 percent of the popular vote There's no easier way to pick up the economy then to start a war, and right the status quo prior to Clinton's pres- vote in favor of the treaty. Many of to become president. Yet, there was now the economy is slowing down and the word recession is being whis- idency in 1992. Thus, Bush's action the constituencies within both the little opposition to his mandate. pered. is not as controversial as it appears. Democratic and Republican Parties Why should President Bush receive Monday's New York Times featured an article titled "Rebuilt City starts to Bush is upholding the policies of have also spoken out against Kyoto's greater opposition to his mandate Feel Effects of Slowdown." For many this article might have hit close to previous administrations and the ratification. Most prominent of when he tallied a greater percentage home because it was about the "Steel City," Pittsburgh. Everywhere across Republican party. Its remarkable these constituencies is the AFL-CIO, of the popular vote? the city jobs are being cut, unemployment is up 0.4 percent since last year. that Clinton's action to provide fund- a key interest group of the Democra- That's not much, but the article goes on to report that new jobs just aren't be- Bush's mandate includes his right ing did not spark as much controver- -see CRITICISM, page 7— ing created. to appoint conservatives to key posi- Similar trends are occurring nationwide. The Labor Department report- ed that employers got rid of 86,000 jobs in March, the largest drop in one month since November 1991. Decomped A Return to Normalcy This isn't good news for anyone about to graduate now or in the near fu- As wee little first year cool kids, we heard all the with their chin up high, and knowing they had just turned ture. I, for one, am not excited. "The M.A.'s and Ph.D.'s coming out of our myths, horrors, and legends of those seniors that in a masterpiece that they had worked on for what seems universities are used to having jobs before they graduated," said Wilbur S. comped. There was the guy that typed five pages a day forever. Harmon, vice president for human resources at ANSYS, one of the few dot- to finish his comp in a week. There was also that other Just like all highs, there is coming down period. One coms in the 'Burgh still hiring. "Now they are graduating without jobs." The person that turned in the ridiculously long 100-page suddenly feels as if there is nothing left to accomplish, best option right now for many might be to advance right on to grad school. comp and still failed. nothing left to prove, and nothing left to do. Basically, Personally I'll worry about this next year. Why worry about something un- one becomes perpetually bored. All the hours spent typ- til you have to? But best of luck to everyone who is decomped. ing, researching, and proofreading have all come to a Why this slowdown now? Well I'm not an economist, but I can sure pre- John Lee sudden halt. This sudden halt renders the decomped se- tend to be. Bush is scaring the country. With such a close election, we have nior to really struggle with their desire to do work, find about half the country that doesn't want him as the president. It seems like work to do, and to really begin to wonder if successfully as soon as the Florida election gave Bush the vote, the economy began slid- completing their comp was really a big deal in the grand As first year students, we cannot fathom writing 60 ing. The economy doesn't need to keep growing, but some stability would scheme of things. pages only because we still had problems with our five be good. Bush needs to instill confidence throughout the country. Let's hope It is only after being decomped, one realizes that in page position papers. Growing up at Allegheny has lead he can do that, and jumpstart the economy, without starting a war. the grand scheme of things, the comp was highly over- us to write longer papers, and learn to research. Also rated and sensationalized. It is really just another paper growing up at Allegheny, we have walked by signs that Eric Reinagel is a columnist for The Campus. that we at Allegheny have to complete in order to gradu- say "decomped" often scratching our heads and wonder- ate. While there is a huge burden lifted when one is de- ing, "Hhhrrrmmm, I don't think I know what that word comped, there is also a feeling of disbelief that "comp- ALOHA . means, but whatever it is, it must be good." (To be de- ing" is now something of the past that we will forever re- free jazz, progressive indie rock comped is to have submitted your comp to your readers, member, or quickly forget. and to have completed your oral without passing out.) The feeling of having nothing to do is definitely an un- the fireworks and the stars Going through the years at Allegheny, no one ever natural and strange feeling for most seniors, but at the indie rock from pittsburgh hears about what happens to those seniors after they are same time very comforting. The sudden halt from non- decomped. Sure there is what seems to be a permanent Keith Bryner stop work, to absolutely no work is a shock to the mind tattoo of pearly whites on one's face, along with much and body. Sure there are times of happiness, and a sense joy and happiness. Also, the feeling of handing the com- Saturday April 14, 2001 of accomplishment, but as more time passes, the more pleted comp to your reader's hands sends shivers up your one realizes that they have finished comping, and their Grounds for Change Coffeehouse spine, leading up to eruption of incessant laughter, joy, Show Starts @ 8prn—Cost is $2 and feelings beyond orgasm. One leaves their reader -see DECOMPED, page 7—

April 12, 2001 Perspectives Page 7 Taxing Times: Bush's Proposal Confronts Traditional Practices Since before the 2000 Presidential had been fervent. Republicans every American. Greenspan has the American people's hard-earned The Democrats want to pay down campaign, Congress has been debat- wished to institute tax cuts while concurred with the President that an money should be used for govern- the entire debt now, but they ignore ing a major tax cut. The reason for a Democrats wanted to keep some of immediate tax reduction could dras- ment programs. This money will that the government would be heav- tax cut is a simple; our federal gov- the money in Washington for other tically boost the economy. do more to help the economy if it is ily penalized for retiring its debts ernment has generated more rev- uses. Most of Congress was against As recently as a month ago, the put into the hands of the American early. Democrats also declare that enues than necessary. This surplus, a tax cut. The fear was that a tax cut Democrats in Congress stated that people. the surplus should pay down all of even by stringent calculations, can would trigger inflation, and there- they would never pass a tax cut, la- The pundits on the mainstream the national debt and drown Social no longer be considered as "project- fore, wasn't worth the risk to a pros- beling it "risky." Now, even the television networks want the Security and Medicare in too much ed." It will be massive, nearly $5.6 pering economy. But over the past Democratic leadership agrees that American people to believe that a money. trillion over the next ten years, ac- three months, the US economy has the American people need a tax tax cut will not help the economy, They also mistakenly think that cording to the Congressional Budget slowed. American companies are break to stabilize the economy. The but the facts show much differently. Bush's budget plan will hurt Social Office. declaring that business is waning only question now is the size of the Our last two major tax cuts, by Security and Medicare by taking and the economy needs help. proposed cut. Democrat John F. Kennedy and money from those programs. The Federal Reserve Chairman, Alan Bush has asked Congress for a re- Republican Ronald Reagan, put President's budget does not touch Greenspan, has taken action over the fund on the American people's hard money back into the hands of the the money flowing to these pro- Nick Rossmann past three months, issuing numerous earned cash by instituting a $1.6 tril- American people, provided an im- grams. His budget plan strives to interest rate cuts in an effort to lion tax cut. In comparison, the mediate boost to the economy, en- modernize and reform the pro- strengthen the economy. President Democrats' plan calls for a very suring a good long-term economic grams, making them more efficient Prior to the year 2001, the debate Bush has called for an even bigger small $300 tax rebate for all performance. and beneficial to their recipients. over the distribution of the surplus step, an across the board tax cut for Americans. Democrats believe that Bush's plan also responsibly Bush's tax cut will come in four calls for $2 trillion of the national forms: a cut in marginal tax rates debt to be paid down, without ECSTASY from page 5 penalty, over the next ten years. —see BUSH, page 14— effects as metal and perceptual dis- emergency amendment that will in- bothering me? tortions, it can be useful in the field crease the penalty for selling If there are certain ingredients or from page 6 of psychotherapy. It can, as he stat- Ecstasy. How much jail time will be components of Ecstasy that could CRITICISM ed, "be used in any situation in served is determined by the weight possibly be medically beneficial to tic party. Taken as a whole, this much opposition to Kyoto displays a con- which people have to confront diffi- of the drug. For example, prior to some people then that is great. sensus against its ratification. For all of you environmentalists, don't cult, emotionally-challenging issues, this new amendment, being caught However, preceding the mere men- blame Bush for an action which many within the American political corn- in which avoidance is likely and in- with three kilograms (11,000 tion of legalizing this drug for med- munity and government support. sight will be helpful." For example, Ecstasy pills) would result in a five- ical purposes should be numerous It's important to explore the effects of the Kyoto treaty. It would re- in such cases where individuals have year jail sentence. After May 1, the years of research. The problem is, quire the United States to cut their emissions of carbon dioxide to levels trouble recovering from a trauma same sentence will be issues for per- and will always be, what will be con- below what they were 10 years ago. This comes at a time when many sci- such as sexual assault, the drug sons caught with just 200 grams, or entists admit uncertainties as to how much of an impact human activity has could diminish the effects of post- 800 pills. sidered the required medical criteri- on that allows for the issuing of had on global temperatures. Now, I know that many environmentalists traumatic stress disorder. Take another look at the penalties would dispute this fact, citing the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel Ecstasy. As I said before, what I be- Not only would the drug be use- for selling Ecstasy. Done? Okay, on Climate Change (IPCC) study. However, the same study concluded, "it ful to those living, but also to those why do you think the government lieve might qualify as an "emotional should be clear...that current data and systems are inadequate for com- or difficult issue" could be the total who might not be for much longer. has implemented these regulations? plete description of climate change." Additionally, Dr. Fred Singer of the opposite of what someone else The feelings of depression, anxiety, Because they just want to take away Science and Environmental Policy Project points out that "the evidence and sorrow that terminally ill pa- another fun thing for the American thinks. against a warming trend is overwhelming. Weather satellite observations, tients face when speaking Vamily people? No, because they know it is I can just see it now. A hospital the only truly global measurements, independently confirmed by weather members could easily be subdued by harmful and can do mental and phys- room filled with people, all of whom balloon data, show little if any rise in mean temperature. The well-main- taking MDMA, he mentioned. Also, ical damage! Doblin even said him- are gathered around a dying relative tained network of U.S. stations, after removal of urban heat-island effects, couples whose marriages have seen self that he has had many "bad trips." or friend who is tripping on Ecstasy. shows no appreciable rise since about 1940! Non-thermometer data from better days might benefit from What struck me most was when Down the hall, in the psychiatric various 'proxies' like tree rings, ice cores, ocean sediments, etc., all show MDMA, as well as those who are not Doblin claimed that MDMA could ward of the hospital, a help group for no warming trend in the past 60 years." Thus, large amounts of spotty data specifically diagnosed as having a be used in "any situation in which traumatized rape victims is dispens- and flawed analytical models fail to support the predictions of global mental disorder, but often visit their people have to confront difficult, ing Ecstasy pills as part of their usu- warming. This also demonstrates the lack of scientific consensus for a therapist for a refill of Prozac. emotionally-challenging issues." al meeting procedure. The same threat that is only perceived to be real. Ultimately, Doblin believes that Any situation? So those terrible feel- course of action will transpire for the MDMA can "help us to study love ings of hopelessness and emotional The most severe effect of Kyoto Treaty would be on the U.S. economy. marriage crisis meetings across the and acceptance, to open a scientific turmoil that males and females both Kyoto would lower living standards, diminish rates of technological inno- street, later that evening. When the window on processes that are a cen- feel when they break up with their vation, and increase financial strain. Right now, gas prices are around the now-high but "cured" parents return tral part of human nature." boyfriend or girlfriend constitute exuberantly high price of $1.50 per gallon, the highest price in years. home, they give their daughter, who Speaking of human nature and our taking Ecstasy? For me, a "difficult Under Kyoto, we could see gas prices soar upwards to $4.00 a gallon and ever-present desire for money, exist- issue" can range from trying to select is a emotional wreck because she has beyond. Excessive environmental regulation under Kyoto would also cost ing penalties for selling Ecstasy classes for next semester to aggres- just been dumped by her boyfriend, a thousands of people jobs. No wonder Big Labor and the AFL-CIO have should also be of note. Effective sively trying to make the combina- few Ecstasy pills. opposed Kyoto. Another significant consequence of Kyoto would be May 1, the United States Sentencing tion to my mailbox work in Cochran. higher taxes for all Americans. Americans are already taxed at unprece- Commission, under the instruction Does this mean I can take Ecstasy John Reilly is a columnist for The dented levels for an immense government that strikes out at the initiative of Congress, will implement an when any of these problems are Campus. of the American people. Part of the reasoning for higher taxes under Kyoto would be to redistribute wealth from the United States to other countries that would not suffer an equal burden of regulations under the DECOMPED from page 6 Kyoto agreements. lives can return to normalcy. in lifestyle both physically and mentally when one is de- Central behind President Bush's other environmental actions is his be- There are many ways that decomped seniors cope with comped. It is something that we will all have to deal with lief in the need for common sense regulations. President Clinton made the sudden halt in something that sucked away so much in our own way. many last minute environmental regulations in haste with little regard for time each day, whether it is drinking (root beer that is), Now knowing all this, all you underclassmen will un- their effect on the economy. I am confident that President Bush will up- sleeping the week away, or simply just sitting on their derstand that decomping does not necessarily mean big hold his campaign pledge to make the environment a priority, but not at the couch wondering what there is left to accomplish. celebrations everyday, or trips to the bar every night, but expense of the United States and the general welfare of its citizens. Decomped seniors deal with the sudden lack of work to rather there is a down time, and the sudden halt in comp I applaud President Bush's actions for the first few months in office. complete, physical and emotional stress, and long hours production is something to cope with in an individual He has proved himself to be a strong leader with convictions who stays in front of a computer screen. For some, we actually fashion. consistent with his beliefs in the face of opposition. miss the crazy lifestyle that we led for the past semester, while others are relieved. Nonetheless, there is a change John Lee is a columnist for The Campus. Brandon Meyer is a columnist for The Campus.

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LANE from page 1 London, Paris, Shanghai, ankara, how to handle glass by making glass to Lane, imperfection, in fact, brings cussed how they wanted to preserve brary., during the forum. After tour- and cairo, as well s in states like boxes for flowers. "It was soul out the "other dimensions of the ma- the open space of the circle, the view ing the campus, which is divided by Ohio, Florida, New York and dstroying compared to my ambi- terial." Working with rough edges of of Brooks and the echo. They also North Main Street, he observed how Massachusetts. tions," he said. "I had the ambition to glass and rusted steel, Lane shies expressed a concern about the possi- the east side, as a "new space," has During his lecture on Monday, make things in glass," he said, "but it away from a manufactured appeal. bility of vandalism. "less tradition" and "is still raw, it entitled "Glass Sightings," he began wasn't easy." He has experimented mostly Although vandalism remains a hasn't been defined. This side of the emphasizing teh importance of trav- And only after Lane stopped lis- with float glass, which has a blue and concern, Lane explained how glass, road," Lane continued, which con- el, encouraging those present to "be tening to the interests of others and green tint, cutting the ends in very when in compression, is 15 to 20 sists of the Art and Computer out of your own back yard. There's started pursuing his own did "things fine points and shapes to create a times the strength of concrete. He Science departments, "is the fron- a tendency for most people to go for start happening." He moved from "prizmatic" effect. "Fracturing the also briefly mentioned another prac- tier." comfort as opposed to adversity," he glass flower boxes and furniture to edges brings out a temendous light," tical concern, snow removal, as well No matter where Lane would end said. large glass sculptures. Soon afte- he said. as the inherent slope of the site itself. up constructing his piece, however, Adversity, from Lane's point of wards, he was aware of the fear ele- Now preparing to make a pro- "If work is addressing a site or a he said he has to keep the future in view, presents an invaluable chal- ment involved in working with a posal to the College to activate these problem," he said, "you really need mind, estimating that the College lenge. "I set up situations for myself sharp, breakable material. "We're elements, Lane will pay particular to have a conversation with that eventually intends to spend around where I challenge myself and say nervous with glass as a material. attention to the tentative site, Senior space." $15 million on new buildings. `try to get out of this one,'" he ex- There's psychological implications," Circle, which he felt was a promis- During the forum, Lane present- "We're creating the future," he plained. This attitude came about at he said. ing area. "If it's going to be, it's po- ed some of his ideas to students re- said. "We have to work in coopera- the beginning of Lane's career, when Also, working with glass forced- tential already exists. Artistic garding his tentative design. He sug- tion and perceive the vision the col- he designed furniture out of wood him to address his goals. "Is the goal process," he said, "is an artist's rela- gested maintaining symmetry by lege-makers have." But, he said, and glass, making "objects that are of a human being perfection?" he tionship to the unknown." constructing some sort of a gateway "everyone's quite keen on it [the like pieces of sculpture but came un- asked, "or are individual qualities a During his visit, Lane had to con- for all four openings of the circle, or piece] being where students are dercover as being functional." result of overcoming difficulties? sider how this site is used for its to widen the granite seats and con- around." Lane, who "went from one disas- Strong people arrived there through "echoing" effect, theatre-in-the- struct a backing of some kind. Most importantly, Lane would ter to the next," started to really learn adversity," he concluded. According round and yoga, as well as by perfor- Art Department Chair Amara like the piece to present itself in tme, mance and coral groups. Also, the Geffen was pleased with the pro- without force. "There's a lot of pres- circle will eventually designate ceedings of the forum, impressed by sure to make this happen and make it .,.., . ;',,..''..,74,..* ., :: A ,..', .. A .4-,„*:,* * - 0i' la' ... . . ,', . 1. 4.. 5. .... those seniors who made gifts to the Lane's openness and willingness to happen now," he said. "It's really ,.. .„.' 4 .* - if... 4 10 4. ''' , ,., * 0 0 . 0, , , . ,.., 4. , ' 4 ."' , ,, ''' ,. , is," 4.. .44. 0 „„4 ,.: 4.... <4. 4 4 .' *4 , 4 444,*,,,,,"...... j1L,,1,s,.!:•., *' .>!' ' 4 4.:,. ' .'. ' .. ' 4. A A., . 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J*.-.4 4 .t.** .4e... 4 .4`.to 7 * tt : 0t. . 4*.•*w.i*.*:*.:4 4q. .* 4 , 4 10;0!ffiir.*"*, . 01 03`•0°,0,:4401 edges of the circle's granite seats. "It has the potential to become a lieves any fear involved brings out :::*4 v. '10, ,.4. ,, v „„ ::, .0, 41!04,..irtif.40, 0 40,..!°00$4.**!.1.Vi. **( 4 * .'. ,- ,. 4i- 4' 40' 40-* 00 0,,4. ig.. It 40 44 . .0`...4.... .*:,...: 4., 0 0 *' Keeping all of this in mind, Lane site marker of sorts that announces the best in his work. "Humility is a li, :4*.:, iii*Ii **::04 1/it 4... ' . • ... .• ' 4 A ,f* 3. * ** ** *lt...„.. #,. ...., started sketching ideas for the site the intersection of the arts and stu- really big issue. It involves a combi- * ' , *:'''.. .:* 4.•:. k.' ... ; .....?,- , g fit: ‹A .: 1 A- * * _ *'..„.7 4.4 *: * */ * -4.., , . '1 * .. *, and took plenty of pictures. To for- dent activities," she said, establish- nation of confidence and humility .: - ".3*,, *, 0, 1.,. *. * .. . * ,',* :*: , .. 4.: 4,. 4, . 4: A ' AA ... .. • . .. - . , pA . A›. 4 A AA * 4. A- * . Ask * ** * * 4. so t ''• , • , ,,,f. . *:,• sr* * * * 4 44 44 *• . mulate a design, he "creates an imi- ing "a hub that will reinforce the that you think would be adversarial, *'** '" *** 9 * - :0..14 44 4_ 0 '.*4.8'...,' ! s., - v :* .i, - 4 '. 0 ' 1. . Iv 4...... ".1•;?1, 9. 14 *4. *,.**":„*Iijkojki tation of the zone" by presenting the College's efforts to give more but it's irally not," he said. The indi- .' A 4 4 , , 4' • 44 . )4 ,:f ''' ,,. " '•‘' ' , . • •.*. 4 a, ,0 tl, • . :. 4 •4 * : , y ; , ., t ,..:* * , a 0 .3, *• . 4 ' T :0 .4 piece on a smaller scale, before com- prominence to the arts on campus viduality of the piece, he added, 4 , , 4. ...., * * ., .: A* ' • ' ..t* ." ''' A .• ,*' . ' '''' " ' . 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TOUR from page 3 to stand on its own. the college's history. There is a lot of turn, is basically an official garden "I think the web is an important good Ida Tarbell memorabilia for ex- that is noted for its diversity in information tool," says Carr. "It's a ample, but the college has no consis- plants. "An important resource we great way to help keep alumni con- tent plan for it, says Carr. The have here is our landscape," says nected to Allegheny." The web por- archivist would help give direction Carr. tion of the tour should be completed to future projects, says Carr. By making Allegheny an arbore- by the end of the semester, but prob- Carr is also having Curl check tum we would take a leadership role ably won't officially launch until the into the possibility of turning and would show people that we want fall, says Carr. Allegheny's 121 different species of to be noted for our landscape, says Carr started this project because trees into an arboretum. An arbore- Carr. her class, Art 222: Nature andand Society got her thinking about Allegheny's landscape. Beside the CL C from page 3 efforts made by the French Creek Project, Carr says, not enough of lo- as suggested by Environmental Science Professor Eric Pallant. Once a poli- cal history is written down. "This cy is drafted, it must be approved by the President and Trustees before being tt kind of information should be made adopted by the College. available to those who want it," says Representatives were present from the Campus Life and Finance and Carr. "But right now it's hard to find 001*usno AA LW LS 144011M 41 'Ott ° tktt 00$C Facilities Committees, Public Affairs Office, Physical Plant, the Center for falirsitost ontliiit notti out about Allegheny history." Economic and Environmental Development, Meadville Community Energy atmI *IOW it Ili Carr says the college plans on Project, Students for Environmental Action (SEA), Environmentally hiring an archivist next year to help Responsible (ER) Task Force, and Environmental Science department.. MEM the college organize and document The Campus

Features Music Movies Humor •W • • • • • • •EEKEND • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Poetry Slams Allegheny By AMY ZADER bers (2 men, 2 women) to get up onstage and share their Assistant Weekend Editor poetry with the audience in a male vs. female competi- tion that was judged by other audience members. On Tuesday, April 10, an intimate crowd gathered in Throughout the two and a half-hour performance, Shafer Auditorium to participate in a slammin' interac- the middle-aged Smith displayed his humor, enthusi- tive performance, encompassing all aspects of enter- asm, and charisma through audience and performer tainment from poetry to music to comedy. As part of interaction. His good-natured humor with his cast was the Centerstage Subscription Series, performance poet evident as he joked that the hefty piano player could Marc Smith brought his 'Original Uptown Poetry afford to lose a few pounds by jumping on and off the Slam' touring group show to Allegheny. stage. Although it may have seemed as though he could Earlier on Tuesday, the Poetry Slam cast held a free, have put some audience members on the spot with his open-to-the-public workshop on poetry performance. everlasting interaction, he • managed to do so in a way The show opened with Smith walking through the that allowed us all to feel comfortable with him as well audience, informally talking with the crowd. As the as the rest of the crowd. lights went down, he began performing and soon the Smith began his innovative approach to poetry with other members of the ensemble stood up from various Poetry Slam performances in Chicago bars in 1987. places throughout the auditorium, each making their Over the past decade, this new performance style and own introduction as part of their opening performance literary movement has exploded in popularity, with to the show. The ensemble cast came complete with a Smith being one of the founding fathers of Poetry Slam jazz band on stage, improvising and accompanying the competitions in the country. Today, Poetry Slam per- performers. formances, competitions, and festivals are popping up Then Smith got onstage and gave a brief introduc- in cities all over America as more people catch on to tion to his show. He described it best when he called it this integration of poetry, performance, and entertain- `organized chaos.' There really is no effective descrip- ment. tion of the entertainment, except that of 'performance Before forming this touring group, Smith worked in poetry.' The performers did not act out the poetry, they Chicago as a construction worker, writing poetry in the did not sing or rap it, and it certainly cannot be side when he had time. Interestingly, many of Smith's described as a poetry reading. With unexpected audi- professional touring performers hold positions in ence interaction, Smith described the show as "a good Chicago where they work with at-risk youth when they way to keep people on their feet." His performance fea- are not travelling on the road. In the profiles taken from tured poetic works with heavy influence stemming the program, the bios of the performers indicate that SAY WHAT?—Performance poet Marc Smith, accompanied by the from the rhythm and blues and hip-hop genre. they are involved in teaching performing arts to teens at Original Uptown Poetry Slam, came to Allegheny Tuesday night as And keep us on our feet, he did. Smith was con- a community level. Not only are these performers great part of the Centerstage Series, incorporating poetry, music, and stantly seeking audience members who were willing to entertainers, but they are also social justice advocates audience participation into the show. participate in one way or another. The highlight of the who take the time to give back to their community. —photo by Amy Zader, Assistant Weekend Editor show included the opportunity for four audience mem- Students Make Art Form Out of Procrastination By RUSSEL ADKINS Kane, a junior communications ma- sions and hurried gaits of students to complete the first draft of her of that free time doing work instead Weekend Reporter jor. Kane was one of the die-hards around campus suggest that there is comprehensive project. A few bare- of screwing around, things might not working deep into the night, toiling something more to the discontent ly audible responses called back, be so bad now." At this time of year, a quick away on a project for a communica- than dreary weather or the normal most referring to the long night that Mazurek also said his sleeping glance around the Gator's Den corn- _ tion arts class that he says should stress of a high workload. A late lay ahead. habits have suffered from the sudden puter lab in the basement of Pelletier have been completed long ago. "I'm night trip to a computer lab any- Elsewhere, senior Ross Crowder increase in his workload. "I haven't Library reveals a somewhat startling here right now because I didn't do where on campus reveals that the was in Quigley Hall, working fever- —see STUDENTS, page 16— sight. Bloodshot eyes, drooping this all semester when I should culprit is indeed procrastination. ishly to complete the first draft of his heads, and obvious frustration are have," said Kane, putting into the "At this point, total frustration economics comp. Crowder, howev- everywhere. There is no mistaking words the expressions that could be has set in, and I all can think of is er, was in the midst of a torrid 52- InsideWeekend: that early April is truly the home- seen throughout the room. how stupid I was to wait until now to hour marathon to meet his deadline, stretch, laden with comp deadlines, According to experts, the greatest do this. I had all semester," said and was too exhausted and strapped —A Communication and from the scene at the library, the enemy of the college student is not a Kane. "I know so many people in for time to comment when he was Arts Instructor's pride workload has begun to take its toll. heavy workload or unforgiving pro- the same position as me, who just put encountered at Quigley. and joy, page 10 As the clock approaches 4 a.m„ fessors, or even the toll of dining hall it.off more and more," Kane added. Later in the day Crowder, fighting the building begins to empty, stu- food on the digestive system. "We're paying for it now." the effects of sleep-deprivation, re- dents filing out as they finally com- Procrastination is a college student's Kane is not alone in his frustra- vealed that he was finally finished. —Today's horoscopes, plete the projects that have left them arch-nemesis, a highly seductive but tion, and camaraderie seemed to "I'm going to bed for a long, long page 12 completely exhausted. The looks on treacherous trap for one to fall into. form among the night owls at time," he said. It is the black widow of college Pelletier. At midnight, a call to the The.consequences of procrastina- the drawn faces leaving the lab are —John's movie review, more exhausted relief than satisfac- life—life is fun while work is put off group rang out. "I'm making a tion hit hardest around midterms and tion. These students are simply re- for more pleasurable endeavors, but `Townie run', anybody want any- finals. First-year student Michael page 10 lieved to be done with their work; when the work catches up, things thing?" Referring to the Country Mazurek echoed Kane's sentiments, any enthusiasm seems to have been can be unbearable. Fair at the bottom of North Main saying "For the first part of the se- —Indian Music drained out of them hours ago. Procrastination is in the air at Street, senior psychology major mester, I seemed to have a lot of free Performance, page 11 "I just want to go home; I don't Allegheny, too. A close look around Rayeann Gretz was preparing for time, and then it all piles on me at even care at this , point," said Bob at the disgruntled, exhausted expres- what was to become an all-night race once. I think maybe if I spent some Page 10 Weekend April 12, 2001 Beau Is A Horse, Of Course Of Course By ERIC REINAGEL says Strickler. Strickler, in a stained, a miniature horse. course, and a public speaking Meadville Market House. Staff Reporter brown Carhardt and an Orange win- "About 25 years ago I saw the course. With enough land, the fantasy of ter hat that shows his white hair first miniature horses at the "I don't want to watch television horse ownership became a reality Somewhere in Florida, the wind through a small hole over the right Crawford County Fair and I fell in all day," said Strickler. "I always when a friend of Strickler's found whispers through palm trees, the sun ear, walks through a small, fenced-in love with them," said Strickler. "I want to be active. I always want to Beau in a bad situation. Beau's own- shines on the sand and a 75-year-old area with a pail of water and armful fantasized through the years that I be doing something." er had four horses, and a heart prob- man sits still remembering when he of hay. might own one," he said. But the The first piece of his dream was lem forced him to sell them. had a reason to wake up in the morn- The frozen ground has a muddy lack of land prevented him from ac- put in place with the purchase of 65 Strickler said he was very fortunate ing. path leading to the stall. One of tually following through. acres 10 miles outside of Meadville to get Beau for under $1,000, esti- Jim Strickler, 75, knows every Strickler's three outdoor cats, a This dream was put on hold as in Norrisville, a town with a white mating that in today's market he morning why he's getting up. At his black and white named Mindy, fol- Strickler worked. After graduating church and country houses. Most of would sell for around $7,000. Norrisville home, about 10 minutes lows closely behind. Opening the from Grove City College, Strickler the 65 acres is overgrown with trees Stickler has always been used to outside of Meadville, he has some- door to the stall, light floods over worked at Sagerstown High School. behind the house, but there was taking care of horses. When he was one waiting for him every morning. Beau's brown body that sharply con- His wife Joan worked there for 36 enough space for a field of flowers. 16 years old he had draft horses. Beau waits for his father to wake trasts against his blonde mane and years before she retired. Strickler Growing flowers for Strickler start- "They're more than I can handle up. He lies on straw placed over a half-chewed blonde tail. As also spent 21 years at Meadville ed as a hobby, but for 15 years now it now," says Strickler. "With a small- rubber mat in an unheated dark stall. Strickler tosses in a pile of hay, the Master Antenna, Inc., organizing lo- has also helped pay the bills. "It's er horse it's logical. Someone could But Beau doesn't mind the freezing horse rises up. Standing tall, Beau cal programs for cable television. something I've always enjoyed," he use it as a large dog. You own a morning air; he actually likes the conies up to about Strickler's shoul- He retired from his position there 15 said. horse, but you don't have all the re- cold and loves to roll in the snow, der. Strickler is not a giant—Beau is years ago when he had open-heart Strickler's greenhouse, attached sponsibility of owning a giant," said surgery. to his miniature barn, is now a myri- Strickler. Even after this ordeal, Strickler ad of green stems, and plastic flower But Beau isn't just a family pet. refused to sit still. He started teach- holders line the floor. Only the tini- Strickler calls him a family member, DANIEL STERN ing again in the communication arts est of paths is left among the plants. his "buddy." The Stricklers never department at Allegheny College During the spring, the operation will had children, and pets filled that Will CONCLOPETHE and has done so for about 10 years. bloom to over 8,000 perennials, void, said Joan. "At times it's like SINGLE rola READING SERIES He is currently teaching two courses 1,200 mums and 450 roses. Besides raising a youngster," he said. "He's on Tuesday and Thursday: an intro- selling them out of the house, his TONIGHT AT 8:00 P.M. —see HORSE, page 16— duction to communication arts IN THE GROUNDS FOR CHANGE COFFEEHOUSE wife Joan also sells them at the (THIRD FLOOR OF THE CAMPUS CENTER)

STERN HAS RECEIVED TWO 0. HENRY AWARDS "Along Came A Spider" AND A PUSHCART PRIZE FOR HIS WORK AS AN AUTHOR OF NOVELS AND SHORT STORY COLLECTIONS Great Acting But Little Thrill FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AT 332-3434 By JOHN RAUCCI leads to his involvement with the case. Wincott, in this Weekend Reporter role, is genuinely creepy. He then meets up with CIA agent Jezzie Flannagan Have you ever walked out of the movie theater feel- (Monica Potter), the woman in charge of the security at ing somewhat dumbfounded, wondering if it's just you the private school. The two unlikely partners team up or if the ending made absolutely no sense? That's how and find themselves in a complicated web of plot twists you'll feel after Paramount's newest release, "Along that take more implausible, reverse "switheroos" than Came a Spider." Before I get into the review, I want to Oprah Winfrey's diet. say that from now on a grading scale will be incorporat- Morgan Freeman, as always, is phenomenal. Greatly ed into the end of my review to give a broader general- under-appreciated by most audiences, he has the ability ization of how I feel about the film. to take any character and breathe life into them like no one else. With the character Alex Cross, he brings out a "seen it, done it" attitude that creates a sage-like respect Movie Review to the already complex character. Cross's scripted part Westminster College calls for him to be in his 30s, but Freeman, kicking it real Summer Session The film was based on a novel by James Patterson, as in his 60s, plays the part with a coolness that makes you June I I - July 23 was the other recent movie "Kiss the Girls." Both films forget how wrinkly he really is. use the same character of Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman), I was surprised to see that New Zealander Lee Day or Evening courses Evening Classes who is a forensic psychologist/police investigator/under- Tamahori was the director of the film. Mostly because Easy transfer of credits (6 - 9:15 p.m.) wear model (just kidding) in the Washington D.C. area. his first film, "Once Were Warriors," is an amazing emo- Accounting Mil/R "Along Came a Spider" is a prequel to "Kiss the Girls," tional experience, and while "Along Came the Spider" Arc Day Classes but the timeline between the two is not important to ei- was decent, I feel like Tamahori has taken a drastic step Computer Science MM' (Monday - Friday) ther of their plots. down from the work he is capable of accomplishing. If Education MPN Biology (9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.) you have yet to see "Once Were Warriors" mark it up on English T/R At the beginning of the movie we see a botched police Chemistry (8 a.m.- noon) History TAVR* sting operation where Freeman loses his partner. Yes, your "next to rent" list. History (T.IN,R.9 a.rn. - 12:30 p.m.) Political Science UR you guessed it, they use the old, "watch your partner dan- Overall, the film was a suspense thriller that lacked in Physics (7:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.) Religion MiW gle off the edge of a cliff as the cords slowly snap away intensity. Although the little girl was kidnapped, at no Sociology TIR and all you can do is watch as she plummets to her death" time did I feel like I was on the edge of my seat; she just Speech cliché. Needless to say, Freeman slumps into a depres- never seemed to be in any real danger. In "Silence of the Writing T/R Call (724) 946-7353 sion and wants nothing to do with police work anymore Lambs" I felt pity for Buffalo Bills' victims because I got Writing TIM* until a new case pops up that draws him in against his to see the pain on one of the captured girl's faces as she for information '5:30 - 9 p.m own free will. awaited her death. In "Along Came a Spider," the few The new case involves the daughter of a senator being times we actually saw the victim she was an unlikable lit- kidnapped from an exclusive D.C. private school (no, it's tle brat. In the film's defense, I would recommend it to WESTMINSTER COLLEGE .'" not Georgetown). Cross gets a phone call at home from most audiences, simply because I was so caught up in the Now Wilmington, Pa., 16172-0001 the kidnapper (Michael Wincott), who talks to him in rid- tangled plot and Freeman's great acting that it was easy www.wes(minstetedu/AvaclideardSummcr.hun dles and leaves the girl's shoe in his mailbox, which to excuse the fact that the "thriller" was simply not thrilling. My rating = B- April 12, 2001 Ivee en age Sitar Players Perform in Quigley Graduating Seniors — •

By ERIC REINAGEL gourd which resonates the sound. 'Improvisation doesn't have a limit Staff Reporter There are six to seven main strings to how much your mind can create." Is this the only piece held up by one bridge, and from 11 Khan has been able to master of the puzzle missing Shafaatullah Khan's fingers jump to 19 strings (depending on size of three instruments, the sitar, tabla and around the skin of his tabla (Indian sitar) held up by another bridge. The surbahar. He learned to play at an with current jobs drum) like a spider. He sits, legs meandering sound of the Indian in- early age from his father Imrat, a leg- crossed, on a red Oriental rug. A strument can be heard in the back- endary master. "I've been playing you're considering? green blackboard is behind him. A ground of the Beatles song since I was born," said Kahn, laugh- necklace that looks like a lock hangs "Norwegian Wood." ing. I mrat actually trained all four of Millcreek-based Corry Publishing, publishers of national computer of of his chest, almost touching his The show lasted for almost three his sons, who are all individually es- magazines, offers a stable, growing environment, and good pay. We tabla as he leans into the drum. The hours. Junior Chi Nguygen, presi- tablished on the international circuit. are currently looking for outstanding candidates to fill several inside tones of the beat bend up and down dent of A5, said she thought the Indian music runs deep through sates positions. In addition to a base salary of $30,000, you'll as he hits the tabla with the back of show was a little long and repetitive, generations of the Kahn family. "My enjoy a paid sates training program that will teach you how to his hand, then his palm. At points, but she still found it very interesting. father, my grandfather, my great successfully sell ads in our publications. Once training is complete, he raps the rim of the tabla with a Professor Anne Rubenstein also grandfather have all played," says your earnings potential will be unlimited. Sates people who have small hammer. agreed that the show was interesting. Kahn. Khan represents the eighth been employed with Corry Publishing for more than three years are To his right sits a tawny man in a "I've sat through longer," said generation in a family whose lineage each earning over $100,000 a year. light pink robe keeping the rhythm Rubenstein, as she laughed. traces back 400 years to 16th centu- on a keyboard. To his left sits a "Improvisational music has to take ry India. Corry Publishing also offers the following benefits: tawny woman. Her nostril is pierced it's time to develop, so I was trying Learning to play classical Indian • 100% company paid medical/dental/vision coverage for you and with a diamond, and she lightly to be patient. It may have been a lit- music from a master in India is a lit- your family strums a small sitar. She watches tle repetitive at points, but tle more involved than just paying • 16 paid vacation/personal days and 13 paid holidays during your Khan's fingers play out the melody Beethoven is repetitive too." for a lesson, explained Kahn. The first year and smiles, revealing a missing mo- There were few pauses in the mu- student must perform services for * 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% lar as he speeds up the song. sic. The songs lasted upwards of 25 the master, like doing his errands. • Smoke-free environment Classical Indian performer minutes long. Khan said the songs This is done out of respect for the Shafaatullah Khan performed in have various melody segments and master. "The master becomes a fa- Find a career in your earnings range. Submit your resume today. Allegheny College's Quigley rhythmic segments like American therly figure," said Kahn. "By mak- Attn: Gillian Reese Auditorium for about 50 people music. "Keeping the song intact, ing the master feel good by doing 2840 West 21st Street Friday night. Khan played the first you work around it," said Khan. their errands you get the best from Erie, PA 16506 set on tabla and the second on sitar. "When the sitar improvises the tabla them." (814) 838-0025 x247 Khan currently teaches sitar, The sitar belongs to the lute family keeps the beat." The improvisation- P 4,1 blieriting, Fax: (814) 836-9605 and it's long hollow neck is made al nature of the music is why the tabla, and vocal classes from his GillianR®corrypub.com from teakwood and a seasoned songs are so long, he said. —see SITAR, page 12— Plet3tnta Ctlitbleatt aaal—Tht Tetatry of A Series of Events: April 16-27, 2001 Monday, April 16th, 7:00 p.m., Dance Studio (Second Floor of Montgomery Gymnasium) "Miyabi" and "The Art of Kimono as Fashion": Presented by keynote speaker Shizumi Manale

Wednesday, April 18th, 12:00 p.m., Cultural Center (Second Floor of Campus Center) "How Will We Eat? Coping Strategies of Phillipine Farmers During the 1997-98 El Nino": A lunchtime lecture presented by Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Terry Bensel

Thursday, April 19th, 9:15 p.m., Bentley Lawn Luau Festival: A performance by the Hawaiian Entertainment Dance Troupe

Friday, April 20th, 10:00 p.m., Grounds for Change Coffeehouse (Third Floor of Campus Center) Dance Party: Club Asia

Saturday, April 21st, 7:30 p.m., Shafer Auditorium Schumann Fantasy Op. 17 & Schubert "Wanderer Fantasy: A musical performance by Professor Alec Chien

Monday, April 23rd, 7:00 p.m., Grounds for Change Move Night: Bandit Queen

Wednesday, April 25th, 6:00 p.m., Campus Center Lobby Martial Arts Exhibition

Friday, April 27th, 5:00 p.m., Cultural Center Closing Ceremony: Slides show of Asian arts

WEEKEND WHERE@BOUTS p~N PL A A _Fl U G S —compiled by Sarah Butler

Friday 4.13 —a column by Matt Meehan Aloha, Pikadori, the Fireworks and the Stars, Last Day on the Force, and In these uncertain times we live in, it's nice to know that somebody hates you. His name is Cliff Yablonski, a lo @ Mr. Roboto Project-Pittsburgh, PA 7pm $5 grizzled Vietnam veteran with a particularly bitter personal website located at Left Undone @ Newport Music Hall-Columbus, OH 8pm $9adv/$10d www.somethingawful.com/cliff/ihateyou . According to the site's preamble, Cliff Yablonski hates you. He hates you whether or not he's ever met you before, and couldn't hate you any more if he met you in person, because that's "not humanly possible." Mr. Yablonski's site is filled with pages and pages of pictures of people that he Saturday 4.14 hates, most of whom are residents of Appleton City, a place that nobody I've talked to has ever heard of. Perhaps On the Outside, McCarthy Commission, + more @ Millvale Industrial this is for the better, because I doubt it's a very safe city, what with all the bad vibes going around. The Cliff Yablonski website provides a perfect example of the changing scope of popular culture over the past Theater-Pittsburgh, PA 6:30pm $5 year. Last year's most talked-about personal website belonged to a Turkish man named Mahir Cagri, a Speedo- The Sarcastics, Ragweed, Utility Toilet, and The Bowersox @ The clad Casanova who offered infinite kisses to any American woman who would "come stay his house." With each click of the mouse, Mr. Cagri's Internet home exuded warmth and love. It was a creepy, disturbing brand of love, Duquesne Eagles-Pittsburgh, PA $3 but it was love nonetheless. But this year the tide has turned. A sagging world economy has ruled out the possi- Godsmack @ The Bryce Jordan Center-State College, PA bility that anyone could afford to provide hospitality for curious women from around the globe, as Mahir un- doubtedly would have. This economic drop-off has left many people bitter, especially in the already somewhat Battle of the Bands @ Club Laga-Pittsburgh, PA 2-10pm $6adv/$8d disturbed veteran population. By learning the basics of HTML and spreading'his bitterness throughout the world The White Octave, lo, Tabula Rasa, and The Logan Wish @ Mr. Roboto via the information superhighway, Cliff Yablonski has volunteered to carry the torch of bitterness that we angry Project-Pittsburgh, PA 7pm $5 types will rely upon to guide us through the uncertain postgraduate years. Judging from the number of beer-guzzling party pictures on Cliff's website, I'd be willing to wager that he would have a field day at Allegheny, casting off-color barbs at anyone who crosses his path. But fortunately for Sunday 4.15 all of us, he has his work cut out for him in Appleton City. He apparently spends his days making life miserable for the many Goths and Ravers that live nearby, taking time out only to express his hatred for the gas station at- Vitamin X and Crucial Unit @ Mr. Roboto Project-Pittsburgh, PA 7pm tendants, high school students, and other associated "freaks" that he encounters. By night he enjoys getting drunk $5 and breaking bottles across the faces of local zoning board members who won't let him paint his house blue. But he swears that he doesn't have a drinking problem. He also denies that it's his responsibility to update his web- site for those who are brave enough to e-mail him and complain about the lack of new material. In fact, the only thing that he does not deny is that he hates everyone and everything, except for a couple of friends that he men- SITAR from page 11 tions occasionally, and NBC's "Law and Order." While I agree that "Law and Order" is a pretty cool series, I have some concerns with the accuracy of Mr. home outside of Philadelphia on a weekly basis and also a Sunday class in Yablonski's page. First of all, hoW could someone who claims to hate everyone have any friends? Do people feel Princeton, N.J. Kahn says he has about 20 to 40 students, and the accompa- bad for him? Maybe his "friends" are just employees of the Veterans' Affairs Bureau paid to keep him drunk nying performers for the Allegheny show were both his students. "I like to enough that his post-traumatic stress disorder won't act up again. And how does somebody as old and out of touch present my students when they are promising," said Kahn. For one of Kahn's with reality as Mr. Yablonski know so many Goths and Ravers. Granted, both groups try to accept people's dif- students, it was the first time he played the tabla in front of an audience. ferences and find some common ground on which they can all relate, but I'm sure they'd draw the line at some-

AS sponsored the concert as part of Celebrate Asia Month. The theme for one as narrow-minded as Cliff Yablonski. I mean, the guy beats and robs everyone he meets, and manages to get this year is the artistry of Asia. Nguyen said the group is trying to get a di- away with it. And where the hell is East Appleton? Luckily for Mr. Yablonski, only a high level of personal ha- verse group of artist to represent as many different Asian cultures as possi- tred could foster the level of ignorance necessary to ignore these obvious holes in his logic. ble. But these hang-ups of mine don't really matter in the larger sense of the issue. What's important is that some- Nguyen said she was happy with the turnout for the event. She said they one is thinking about you. He may not be thinking very nice things about you, and he doesn't know you person- should also have a good turnout for the Kimono Fashion Show with Japenese ally, but that doesn't matter. It should serve to justify your existence just knowing that your very presence on this artist Shizumi Manale on Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Montgomery Gym. planet so enrages someone that he made a website to prove it. While Cliff Yablonski will probably never extend Nguygen says Manale actually came last year and they enjoyed her so.much to you the warmth and hospitality expressed by Mahir Cagri, he counts on you just the same. He needs people they invited her back. Manale will be performing the Japanese tea ceremo- that are different from him; or else his mission of hatred would have no easy targets. After all, if everyone on earth ny along with other Japanese customs. were a right-wing lunatic like Mr. Yablonski, the world would be a very boring place. Today's Horoscopes Information courtesy of www.swoon.com Aries (March 21-April 19): are. And if you're half as humble as that happen, you're going to feel touch with an inner child by getting time. You're wise to save money in Something you either can't afford or you are smart, you'll be patient, some serious labor pains, because in touch with an external one. Time advance of some incidental expens- don't want to do alone warrants a courteous, kind and understanding it'll be the birth of the blues. Not to you spend with a needy youngster es that will strain your budget. push to enlist participation. Make in teaching someone who lacks all worry -- if you nip it in the bud. today could create a lasting memo- Medical costs may be involved. your pitch to those most aligned the privileges conferred by mem- Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): First im- ry for both of you because you've Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You with your interests, tastes and tem- bership in your elite class. The only pressions are difficult to reverse, so lost so much of your childhood in- bask in the sunlight of a recent suc- perament. You're apt to heighten so- reason to look down on someone is don't even form them until you feel nocence and optimism. It's never cess. Be proud that you worked cial satisfaction now that you recog- to learn where to target your helping adequately informed by your own too late to reclaim it! with extraordinary commitment and nize seeds of compatibility and con- hand. experience and that of others. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): didn't allow yourself to get disabled flict. A dilemma will be resolved in Cancer (June 21-July 22): Assessing people for friendship/ro- Don't be railroaded, intimidated, by the darkness of the journey. Sing your favor. Someone needs to be taken down a mantic potential is an esoteric art. waylaid or otherwise jerked around. "We are the champions" and bake Taurus (April 20-May 20): You're few notches, and you're going to be Even years of practice doesn't di- Life's too short. Demand what be- yourself an apple pie, you American are a holy, high-tech terror. Well, elected for the job. Accept the re- minish the individual character and longs to you. But don't get too Dreamer. A volunteer position may maybe not all that, but you have the sults. You command the tact to say mystery of each budding relation- heavy-handed or pushy. Ignore pol- choose you as much as you choose ability to pull relatively cyber-illit- it in the least injurious way -- and ship. itics at your own peril. The key to it. Be receptive to good fits. erate colleagues to safety when the respect not to get cold cocked Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look at your success today will be to epito- Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): If you they're sinking in soups of their own for saying it. You'll choose the right your personal life and evaluate it for mize the voice of logic and sweet think you need advice, think again. making. Keep honing your comput- words when the time comes. strengths and weaknesses. What re- reason. Friends will always be inclined to er genius. As much as you're im- Leo (June 23-Aug. 22): Seems like sources and attributes would you Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): All say what you think they want you to pressed by role models and heroes, the bestial plans always turn to like to adopt? One of them is literal- those years of hard work, agony, hear. You're perfectly well equipped be content to be you. Champion Pam. Look for a minor situation that ly at your fingertips today. Waste no turmoil and torment finally are pay- to counsel yourself on this one. Just your own voice and style. won't require heavy-duty handling - time getting this self-improvement ing off because you're getting some be certain your decision puts needs Gemini (May 21-June 20): Not - unless it goes unattended and be- comeback show on the road. professional kudos and congratula- before wants. That's at the the crux everyone can be as brilliant as you comes labor-intensive. If you let Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get in tions you've deserved for a long of most tough decisions. The Campus

Sports Scores, Schedules, News, Features Hiles and Scott NCAC Athletes of the Week A pair of Allegheny College sophomores, baseball player Kevin Hiles and pole vaulter Jeremy Scott were named North Coast Athletic Conference Athletes of the Week on April 3. Hiles, an outfielder for the No. 4-ranked Gator baseball team, was base- ball's Offensive Player of the Week, while Scott, a 6'6" All-American in the pole vault.last year, was track & field's Field Athlete of the Week. Hiles batted .615 (8-for-13) in five games last week, scoring seven runs and driving in nine, helping the Gators to a perfect 5-0 record for the week. He added a double, triple and home run to go along with three sacrifice flies. On the season, Hiles is third on the team in batting with a .340 average (16- 47), with 16 runs and 13 RBIs. Scott took first place in the pole vault competition at the Wooster Invitational, clearing the bar at 16'0-3/4" to better the competition by over three feet. S cott's mark was a stadium record at Wooster.. Scott's vault was his second NCAA Championship automatic-qualifying height of the season. He won the Emory University Invitational with an Allegheny school- record height of 16'4-3/4". Hiles and the Gators return to action Saturday, April 21, when they take on Kenyon at 1 p.m. at Robertson field. The track and field teams travel DOWN 'N DIRTY- The Amazons and the Phi Psi's battled in the mud on Wednesday, April 11. This is Saturday April 14 to the Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Championship only the second week of intramural soccer, with 21 games remaining. at Geneva, beginning at 9 a.m. -courtesy of the Office of Public, Affairs Sports Highlights Allegheny Track At Grove City By REBECCA RITTENHOUSE Trent was second in a 5:04.14, sophomores Lisa Weed Assistant Sports Editor and Nicole Morandi were fourth and fifth in times of • The women's lacrosse team up before their conference champi- 5:12.27 and 5:16.14, and first-year runners Nory Sams picked up its first win of the season, onships on May 4 and 5. Both the men's and women's track and field teams and Leigh Seserko were seventh and twelfth running defeating Medaille College 18-1 on • The women's softball team is traveled to compete in the Grove City Invitational two 5:27.08 and 5:39.53. In the 100m hurdles, Surace was Monday, April 9, in non-conference next in action, following the weeks ago, April 3, to run against close rivals Grove City second running 17.39 and Shaughna Loncar was sixth action. women's lacrosse game at College and Carnegie Mellon University. with a time of 18.83. In the 100m and 200m dash, The Gators were led by K.C. Robertson field, where they take on The women's team placed first with 177 points, Switzer was second in a time of 13.11 and 28.09 respec- Hartwig's five goals and one assist, Kenyon at 1 p.m., Saturday, April ahead of Grove City with 104 and Carnegie Mellon with tively. while Robin Lill added five points 14. 57. On the men's side, Allegheny placed third with 78 First-year runner Brooke Woods placed first in the on three goals and two assists. • Since their three wins over points, behind Carnegie Mellon with 92 and Grove City 400m dash running 1:02.49 and Kelly Geer was second Lauren Martin and Devin McCue Hiram last weekend, 8-1 and 3-1 on with 185. running a 1:05.56. In the 800m run junior Jen McGuire also added a pair of goals for Saturday and 19-9 Sunday, the base- In the field events, first-year Lindsey Hayes placed first ran a 2:27.54 placing first and Weed was fifth running Allegheny, which improved to 1-3 ball team has been on a winning in the high jump with a jump of 4'10" and junior Meghan 2:48.99. overall. streak. Tuesday, April 10 they trav- Radkowski was second jumping 4'8". In the 400m hurdles Hayes was first with a time of Stephany Hart tallied her first eled to Brockport St. and picked up In the pole vault first-year jumper Kerri Nigito 1:09.39 and Loncar ran a 1:17.85 placing third. In the win of the season in goal, making two other wins, 9-4 and 6-3. jumped 7'6" to win first place and a new stadium record. 300m run, first-year runner Chelsea Benson was first four saves. The women's lacrosse Cheer on Gator baseball at their First-year Kiz Donick was second also jumping 7'6". In running 11:10.65, Sams was fourth with 11:54, and team hosts Denison, at 11 a.m., this games against Kenyon on Saturday the long jump, sophomore Jenn Surace was second with Seserko was seventh in a time of 12:07.61. In the last Saturday, April 14. and Sunday, April 21 and 22, at a jump of 15'6", and first-year athletes Missy Maceyko race for the women, the 4 x 400 team was second with a • The women's tennis team is in Robertson field at 1 p.m. and Kelly Anderson were sixth and seventh jumping time of 4:28.76. the midst of a ten match winning • The golf team placed fourth out 13'6.5" and 13'5" respectively. For the men's team, first-year athlete Greg Wisser streak, continuing after thier return of eight at the Tournament: Bob In the triple jump, junior Erin Switzer placed first, placed fourth in the high jump jumping 5'8". Junior from a spring break trip to Hilton Raymond Invitational at Armco jumping 31'6" and Maceyko was fifth with a jump of Chris Arabia was sixth in the shot put throwing 32'8.5" Head, Souct Carolina, with victories G.C. (Par 70), only 21 behind I.U.P. 28'1" and Wisser was seventh throwing 28'7" and fifth in the over Mercyhurst, Macalester, First-year athlete Amanda Rosage placed first in the discus throwing 100' even. Savannah A & D, Ohio Wesleyan, Team Results: discus throwing 97'2" and second in the shot put throw- Sophomore Eric Wagner jumped 16'10" placing sev- Clarion, Wittenburg, and shutting- ing 32'11". Senior Ilda Oropeza was fifth in the -shot put enth and was fourth in the triple jump jumping 39'9". out Kalamazoo, Villa Julie and 1. I.U.P. - 293 with a throw of 28'8.5" and in the discus. Donick, First-year athlete Luke Pelger was eighth in the long Hiram. Check out the women's ten- 2. Millersville - 295 Switzer, and Oropeza took second, seventh, and eighth jump with a jump of 16'2". In the javelin Wisser was nis team travels with the men's ten- 3. Slippery Rock - 309 place, respectively. fifth with a throw of 125'11", senior Dave Jirousek was nis team to Wooster this Saturday, 4. Allegheny - 314 In the javelin, junior Bethany Singer took first place sixth throwing 118'11", Arabia was seventh with a throw April 14. 5. Clarion - 317 with a throw of 116'1". Sophomore Tiffany Bennet took of 103'8", and first-year athlete Rob Ahlin was eighth • Good luck to the men's and 6. Wheeling Jesuit - 326 second, throwing 101'4", Radkowski was third with a throwing 99'6". women's track and field teams in 7. Grove City - 329 throw of 99'7", and junior Lindsey Thelin was fifth with The men's 4 x 100 team was first running a time of their meets at Geneva, Slippery 8. West Chester - 330 a throw of 90' l ". 45.15. In the 1500m run junior Dan Princic placed first Rock, and Baldwin Wallace coming -courtesy of the Office of Public Affairs On the track, the women's 4 x 100 relay team placed with a time 4:10.22, first-year runner Corey Drabert ran first in a time of 51.73. In the 1500m run, junior Tara -see TRACK, page 14-

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NHL Playoffs-Some Familiar Faces BUSH from page 7 The fight for the Stanley Cup began last night. This is the time of season when every hit is that much harder, for every American, the abolish- bill to abolish the estate tax. every shot is that much faster and the game, well isn't always about who's the prettiest out there, but who can get the ment of the estate tax, the ending of Opponents think that eliminating puck in the back of the net. Let's take a look around the league at some of the first round match ups. the marriage penalty, and the dou- the death tax could mean the end of I'll start with this areas favorite series Pens vs. Washington Caps. These teams have quite the postseason histo- bling of the per-child tax credit. charitable donations, because peo- ry. They are meeting for the seventh time since 1991. Pittsburgh has won five of the previous six meetings, but the The combination of all four will ple often donate their money to teams split their four meetings this year, each being decided by a goal. The series will be tight and high scoring. boost the economy, return current charities in their will so that no Bondra will need to continue his dynamic play this season (leads the team with 45 goals). The biggest help the Caps and future surpluses, institute much more of their hard-earned money have given themselves is the pick up of veteran Trevor Linden who will help them a lot in the locker room. needed tax reform, and provide for can be taken by the government. long-term prosperity. The truth is that charitable giving is The marginal rate cut will correct greatest when the economy is current tax code inequalities and booming, which the President's tax ERIC REINAGEL see to it that every American pays cut plan will ensure. People will their fair share in taxes. Democrats now contribute while they are liv and the liberal media would like ing since the President's plan also you to believe that this is a tax cut increases the amount of tax-exempt Pittsburgh at the trade deadline did little to help their cause. Instead picking up a veteran goaltender like John "for the rich." But, Americans with money that can be donated to char- Vanbiesbrouck, who will retire after this season, they went for youth. Pittsburgh goalie Hedberg has only played nine the lowest income will receive the ities. NHL games and he hasn't looked particularly sharp in these performances. He might be the man for the future, but greatest percentage rate cut. President Bush's plan also calls he's not the man now. This is a problem and this experience could hurt them. The Pens can't let the Caps get to Moreover, it is only fair that for fixing the marriage tax penalty, Hedberg early. Hopefully the kid doesn't know enough to be scared. I think Mario and the crew will rise to the chal- those Americans who pay and con- which often unfairly taxes married lenge and will match goal for goal. I'm calling Pens in seven, but don't expect anything more out of them for the tribute more in taxes should get a couples more than if they were sin- playoffs. large cut. It is ludicrous the way gle. The Bush plan would expand Buffalo vs. Philly should be a hard hitting series with goose eggs on the board for most of the game. These cities the current tax system stands. the tax-deductible amount for a will be cheering about icing and offside calls. Philly's rookie goaltender Roman Cechmanek has emerged as a dom- Today, the top four hundred tax- married couple. Also, he intends to inant force this year especially against the Sabs. Roman has recorded four wins against Buffalo this season, shutting payers contribute the same as the double the amount of money a fam- them out twice, and only allowing a goal in the other two meetings. Philly also beat the Sabs in the last game of the bottom forty million. ily can deduct from their income season to gain home ice advantage over the Sabs. No one should believe the hype taxes for each child to $1,000. The momentum is definitely in the Flyers favor even with the crucial loss of big center Keith Primeau. The key that the tax cut would not help his These two portions of the tax cut for the Sabs is to get their confidence back. They have been studying advice tapes all week long, Hasek, a former or her family. The average tax re- will make things easier for teammate of Roman on the Czech Republic team has been giving them all advise, they now need to light the lamp. lief for a family of four with two American families and reinforce Buffalo trade deadline pickups Donald Audette and Steve Heinze should be able to help here. The key for Philly is children will be $1,600, a signifi our values. of course beating the Dominator who led the NHL with 11 shutouts and won the William Jennings Trophy along with cant amount of money for any It is obvious that President backup Marty Biron for letting up the least amount of goals in the NHL. John Leclair also needs to get his skates American family. Bush's tax plan is fiscally responsi- moving again. He's been sitting out all season with an injury and needs to contribute big time with the absence of Next, the President's plan calls ble. The plan addresses all of the Primeau. This is a real tough one to call and a bounce of a puck one way or another could decide it. I'll call Sabs in for the abolishment of the estate major issues facing America today, seven. tax. The current plan calls for the from paying down national debt, to Battle of Ontario features, the second seat Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs is an easy one to call. Sens aptly named "death tax" to be protecting Social Security and in sweep the season series and they'll sweep the playoff series as well unless Toronto learns on how to play hockey phased out over a ten-year period. Medicare, to cutting taxes for every again, real fast or Pat Quinn sells his soul for the win. The later is more likely to happen. Toronto couch Pat Quinn The estate tax unjustly penalizes American. Ultimately, the will be gone at the end of this series. Toronto loves their hockey and won't tolerate this dismal tailspin their season individuals who will money or President's work will provide for a has taken since the all-star break. family businesses to a family mem short-term economic boost today Finally the first place N.J. Devils take on the last seed Carolina Hurricanes. The Canes will put up a dogfight, ber at their death. The President's and economic stability for our gen- but they have to be exhausted already just trying to make the playoffs. I expect the Devils to continue rolling, just Agenda for Tax Relief cited how eration to lead America tomorrow. as the regular season and will win in five. hurtful this is to family businesses. OK let's move over to the West Coast. A coast that has plenty of upsets brewing. Colorado vs. Vancouver will Nine out of ten family businesses not be one of those. I have to stop and laugh at this series. It really hurts when you lose your best forward, Marcus that are affected by the death tax Naslund right before the playoffs and you have no goaltending. Ayes in four. fold within three years. The House Detroit is going to be very sorry they didn't finish first or even third. The seven seed Los Angeles Kings are of Representatives already passed a tough. They have a potent offense, led by Ziggy Palffy and Felix the cat is back in form. Detroit will need to play some good defense to keep the shots limited on either the shaky Chris Osgood or the inexperience Manny Legace. Despite the home ice advantage. I see the Wings falling in six. Write for The Campus It wouldn't be spring without the Dallas Stars playing the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers defiantly have a chance for the upset, but the battles uphill for them. The Stars have a great defense and Eddie "the Eagle" Belfour doesn't give up much when the shots get through. Oilers need to get in this guy's head early. Every game he wins in the playoffs, he gets better so Oilers will need to get up early in this series. But the problem is the Oilers have won a Diamond Lotus Tattoo Stud o game in Dallas in four years. Stars will spill the Oilers in six. Finally the San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues is another rematch from last year. The Sharks deflated this team that was expected to win the cup last year. Expectations were once again high for St. Louis, but injury after injury has set the team back. Finally they have a full squad, but not enough time to gel. The key for the Blues is to rattle young goaltender Evgeni Nabokov, a man who will most likely win the Calder Cup as rookie of the year. I don't think they can and the Sharks will upset Blues in 6.

TRACK from page 13 a 4:24.58 placing eighth, sophomore Devon Halley was tenth running 4:29.11, Jirousek was eleventh in a time of 4:32.98, and sophomore Chris Mcnamara ran a time of 5:14.97 placing fourteenth. In the 110m hurdles, first-year runner Ryan Barnes placed second running a time of 16:03 and Wisser was sixth $10 off with Student I. b. running a 18:16. In the 100m and 200m dash sophomore Joe Yarkovich placed first and second with a time of 11.25 Professional 'Pr.ofe•s$ioro A t,74.30 in the 100 and 24.13 in the 200. Also in the 100m dash, Pelger and Arabia finished fifth and seventh. +41 kip 9,z of "tattoo d4....stat)s In the open 400m dash, first-year runner Matt Niederst placed first in a time of 53.40. In the 800m run, senior Tattooing and Body .Cuttotn Atnv:rk Brett Zook ran a 2:02.97 placing second, Jirousek was eighth running a 2:07.21, and first-year runners Jason Springer Piercing Nevo and Anton Martz were ninth and thirteenth. Junior Darrell Voll placed second in the 400m hurdles in a time of 59.30. 881 Woter Street first-year runner Brian Kollar was fourth running a 62.36, and sophomore Chris Miwa ran a 66.70 placing ninth. In I gr II =-4-ot the 500m run, first-year runner Jason Betts placed first in a time of 16:19.33. First-year runner Deforest Carter was Meadvile, PA 16335 .i:zg:c..;t>roi.>. it. ?r .6reat Ar t sixth running 16:36.87 and senior Rob Shaw was seventh running a time of 16:43.64. In the 4x400m relay the men 814-337-5679 - S.:17 f.ocior Gu.z.rinteed were third in a time of 3:38.68. The Campus Sports Page 15 Players' Paths to Pro Ballclubs Vary

By TODD McBAIN League MVP. " I was willing to trade a baseball scholarship as a non-drafted free agent out of South Hills High School in The Orion (California State U.-Chico) for an education. That was my goal. West Covina, but opted to attend Cal State Fullerton. In 1995 he " I had no dreams of playing major league baseball, because helped the Titans win the College World Series, claiming the (U-WIRE) CHICO, Calif. — Decisions, decisions, decisions. I always wanted to go to college and to be a professional some- national championship. What is a highly touted high school baseball player to do? body - not necessarily a professional baseball player." But teammate Terrance Long was in that position - to at Sign a professional contract and get paid to play the sport he Playing major league baseball, however, is the dream of least make some good money out of high school. loves? Or, accept a full ride scholarship and not get paid to play many high school baseball players. Some eagerly jump at the After being named to Baseball America's High School All- and also be expected to pass classes along with winning games? opportunity to get paid to play and attempt to rise through an or- America Team following his senior season where he hit .608, Most players' goals are to get to the major leagues. Those ganization's system. Long made up his mind: If he didn't get drafted in the first who have made it to the major leagues traveled roads as differ- Robb Nen, San Francisco's closer, was one. " I just wasn't round, he would go to college. ent as the personalities in a clubhouse. Some got to where they into school back then," he said. " The one thing I wanted to do " I got drafted in the first round and had the chance to get are today by accident. was play baseball. So when I had the opportunity to go, I some good money and had a good chance to help my family," San Francisco Giants' pitcher Kirk Rueter had no intentions signed." Nen was drafted in the 32nd round of the 1987 draft said the 2000 runner-up American League Rookie of the Year. of one day pitching for the Montreal Expos and then the Giants, by the Texas Rangers. He spent seven seasons in the Rangers' " Everything worked out for the best." or going as far as having the second longest winning streak to minor league system as a starter, compiling a 13-16 record be- Then there are players like Jason Giambi, Jeremy's older begin a career in the majors with 10 wins. fore he got his first call to the majors in 1993. brother, who were drafted out of high school but were drafted I wanted to go to college for four years and then go out and Looking back at the long road to becoming one of the in a low round and chose to go to college. In 1989, the get a job," the left-hander Rueter said. game's top closers - he has the second most saves in the Milwaukee Brewers drafted Jason in the 43rd round. Which he did, graduating with a degree in finance from National League since 1998 with 118 - Nen now emphasizes " I was still a tall kid, 1 hadn't put my weight on yet," said Murray State in Kentudcy in 1992. The job he landed was as a getting an education to kids he talks to. the 2000 American League MVP. " I needed to grow into my starting pitcher in the Expos system. "It's a tough game," he said. " It's tough to stay (in the sys- body. Being in college really helped me. Not only in the devel- Rueter is a rarity amongst his peers in that he graduated tem), and it's tough to get to the big leagues, so it's nice to have opment of my skills, but also the growing up process that went from college. He is one of two Giants on the club's 40-man something to fall back on." along with it - being away from home, living in your own apart- spring training roster to have graduated. The other, outfielder There's a flip side. ment and paying your own bills." Armando Rios, graduated from Louisiana State University. Now teams offer to pay for a college education for players No matter the road they chose to travel, each of these play- Teammate Jeff Kent also didn't have any intentions other than drafted out of high school while playing. James White, a 1998 ers have been successful along their journeys and now they play attending college. His only problem was deciding on where to Chico High School graduate, took advantage of the opportuni- for the defending National League and American League West go following high school in 1986. His options were UC ty after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Oakland Champions. With their different journeys, what they share in Berkeley, Stanford University and Fresno State. Athletics' outfielder Jeremy Giambi thinks this is an opportuni- common is the importance of getting a college education. Those He chose Berkeley because it was ranked No. 9 in the na- ty not to be missed. that didn't finish want to. . tion in 1986 and had an opportunity to start his first-year sea- "These days, with the money they are giving the kids, it's " Baseball's been an uphill battle every year, with no son. hard for them to turn it down," Giambi said. " When you get breaks," Kent said. " But I do have the desire to go back." In his sophomore season, Berkeley reached the College asked to come and play for $3 million and they pay for your ed- Some who never went, wish they did. " Not as far as the base- World Series. " I didn't play my senior year of high school base- ucation, I think anybody in their right mind should do it." ball standpoint, but to just live the college life," Long said. " I ball which was a good thing," said Kent, the 2000 National Giambi didn't have that opportunity. He was offered to sign always wanted to experience that, it just didn't work out."

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