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¦ ¦ ¦ ,AX. r..:y. . .' . • '_ ., Elections are. March 15, 2004...do with different communities of people. Safety and Security: Colby College is a great school that and Culture." Considering that over speech, which both of us have partici- you know who you are voting for? Throughout her years at Colby, she We are looking into the various has a lot going for it. With an incredi- two-thirds of the student body partic- pated in consistently throughout our Our names will be the only ones on the has been involved in giving back to issues that have arisen on campus ble faculty, top-notch facilities and a ipates in athletics, this is a particular- time here, we feel that SGA has an ballot but our platform gives you more the community of Waterville by par- regarding safety. While there is no beautiful backdrop, Colby is a place ly grave omission. As athletes, we are opportunity to use some of its discre- great reasons to vote for us. Since we ticipating in the Colby • Volunteer immediate solution, we acknowledge that anyone should feel proud to call both , concerned with what are per- tionary funding to promote meaning- are the only candidates running, please Center—CVC and Rotaract. She that fear on. campus is very real. We home—as we both are. We are gen- ceived to be major discrepancies fid dialogue and debate in a variety of let us know if there are any issues or hopes to provide SGA with creative would like to improve the safety envi- uinely devoted to this campus, and it is involving athletes in the room draw creative, interesting and thought pro- concerns you think we should include and new ideas. ronment in residence halls and in because of this that we have undertak- process. Another concern of athletes voking ways. We have experience in or address in our platform. We are very interested in combin- parking lots. We will work with secu- en our campaign for SGA President is the ban on off-season practices, organizing these types of events as First off, Katie is a responsible and ing our diverse experiences at Colby, rity to make students better informed and Vice-President. Our platform— which was implemented unilaterally members of the George E. Murray experienced leader. She is currently and using them to represent the broad about rules and regulations on cam- and our purpose—is before all other by the administration without con- Debate Society. The mark of a healthy the HR in Grossman. In past years, interests of the student body. Through pus, as well as Maine's laws regarding things built to ensure that Colby sulting with students. If elected, we community is one that can hold oppos- Katie served on the Student our experiences abroad we developed drugs and alcohol. College remains a close-knit commu- pledge to use SGA as a megaphone to ing views without deconstructing, and Programming Board—SPB, and on a deeper appreciation for multicultur- nity. If elected, we pledge to do all we voice these and others athletic issues we want to continue to challenge the Presidents' Council—SGA. alism and diversity and hope to bring SGA: can to keep up the spirit of a united directly to President Adams and the students at Colby to be as intellectual While serving on the Healthcare those experiences to SGA. The fol- We will improve accountability on student body and to work tirelessly to Board of Trustees. Neither of us shy and engaged as they can be by looking Advisory Committee, Katie worked lowing are the ideas we have been Presidents' Council by holding Hall bring Colby students closer together. from these types of debates, and are at different topics from different per- hard to keep the Health Center open discussing and plan to implement Presidents more responsible for their There is a proud athletic tradition quite confident that the Board of spectives as much as possible. 24/7 and hopes to have a stronger next year: positions by having routine evalua- at Colby, as well as many recent trustees would be sympathetic to We have all been inspired by the voice in the upcoming year on this tions and taking them seriously. We achievements—none greater than these viewpoints if they were allowed recent effort of over 1, 100 students to issue. Through Katie's various posi- Health Center: would like to make Presidents' those of the Women's Crew team. to hear them. join together in support of Lydia and tions on campus she has gained valu- Keeping the Health Center open Council more accessible to the student Yet, for all the success stories, Colby We would oversee an expansion of Alden, the Women's Health Practitioner able experiences working with the without compromising any of the cur- body by having an online forum that athletes find themselves under attack SGA's role in bringing speakers to and Alcohol Counselor. Yet, the issue Deans and feels confident rcpresent- rent services is one of the most has polls on the agenda for the week from an administration that is both Colby and in organizing forums for never should have come to "over- ing her pecrs. , . 77 important issues to us. We will do and having a comment section. unsympathetic and at times seeming- discussion of particular topical issues. whelming student dissent." Like the ban Alex Humphreys, on the other everything in our power to make sure Concerns and issues will be brought ly hostile toward sports at Colby, For In light of the success of recent events on off-season practices, the administra- hand, has had very different experi- that the Health Center remains open forth by a strong student voice to the example, in the Strategic Plan that like Andrew Sullivan 's presentation tion attempted to enact a policy that ences at Colby. Being abroad in nnd provides full service. Wc also administration. can be accessed off the Colby web on gay marriage, which Steve more impacted student's lives without even Salamanca as a Fcb-Frcsh and at CBB support the " counseling services and page, there is no mention of athletics than anyone at Colby was responsible bothering to consult with the students. Cnpe Town this pnst fall, she has will encourage people to sock out in the section entitled "Strategic for, and student-led forums on issues acquired the experience of working their advice. Continued on Page 2 Initiatives: Enriching Student Life ranging from the war in Iraq to hate Continued on Page 2 4 INSIDE SGA Treasurer Candidate: Peyton McEylea 05

Friends, classmates, teammates—I enmpus, I feel as though wc are not write seeking your support in my bid to be moving swiftly chough. The incorpo- your SGA Treasurer next year. I approach ration of outside consultants lost fall to my senior year at Colby nnd remember analyze internal security measures is fondly tlie spenkcrs, games, debates, nnd an invaluable decision, but it should dances that have immeasurably shaped not delay sensible, sometimes obvious ' y ¦ ' PAGE'4 . 7' PAGE 5 Y PAGE S my experience beyond the classroom, I changes that can be ndvocntcd nnd now ask you to charge mo with the cre- funded by SGA immediately. Such ation of similar experiences next yenr for changes in my mind include placing Class Rep Candidates Gay Marriage ourselves and a new incoming class. security, cameras in enmpus parking j Platforms for students running Students debate pros nnd cons The job bf SGA Treasurer can be lots and increasing the number of as class ropresentatives. pace 3 of gay marriage. pams i» ' defined simply enough ns the duty to lights both there nnd on (ho dark walk oversee the allocation of senrce across the field from the nthletic cen- Dialogue Housing "The Passloti of Christ" resources between many competing ter. As SGA Treasurer, I will introduce motions thnt immediate- Trustee Working Group dis- Stern reviews the controversial interests within the College. While the and prioritize the job itself ly make the College safer. ; cusses academic dorms, pace 4 movie. . . paob ' definition mny bo simple, o is not. It demnnds experience, lender- Around enmpus I hoar n lot of peo- ship nnd commitment. As I look at tho ple saying, "remember when Colby dispersion of SGA resources nnd wns fun?" Colby wns not only more directives around campus I see four fun bnck when I wns n first-year, but mm vm : '/ ' $mummwm.ww\w*W *»mwmmmim *MmmnMamvwmmvmmmmmmv ^ w—iiih miw i mM t mmammm nrens in which SGA can piny n lnrgcr safer ns well. 1 remember those week- ^ ' /Editorial..i...... , .5 , Wine Rnvim,...,,,,.., 7.7.7.7 • rolo—safety, socinl life, discourse and ends when n Colby ID nnd n smile got the reception of prodigious spenkcrs you a black X on your hnnd, n Solo : ¦ ¦ ¦ ' ' throughout tho yenr, cup nnd n safe night on enmpus. So 7 ' ' ¦ '[ ¦ ¦ ¦ '. !' ; ' ¦ ' .¦ • ¦ ' ¦ ' ' ' ' '¦ ¦' :¦}' ¦' v ' ' ¦ Y' ;. . ( ly, 7, YY. , . ' ,, ; ,. . . . Y77 7 While I applaud the security changes implemented throughout ¦ Continued on Pngo 2 The Colby Echo SHAGORY/HUMPHREYS: Electionplatforms BOGDEN : Platf orms Candidates for 5921 Mayflower Hill __ Waterville, ME 04901 C^ceY6 7?> Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 where all Colby students can buy and Residence Hal! KAITUN McCAFFERTY, EDITOR IN CHIEF Abroad Orientation: sell books to one another online. This is troubling to us. If elected, we LIZ BOMZE, MANAGING EDITOR We hope to make the transition would lead an assertive SGA that would from being abroad to living at Colby a Breaking the Colby Bubble: press the administration to be transpar- Presidents KATE RUSSO, NEWS EDITOR MAURA MYERS, LAYOUT EDITOR more welcoming and all around more . Many people feel that they are ent and accountable to the students ATMS: ERICA AYOTTE, SPORTS EDITOR KATIE HAMM, FEATURES EDITOR exciting experience for Feb-Fresh. trapped on campus and long for an whose lives it seeks to affect. Patrick Semmens STEVE WEINBERG, OPINIONS EDITOR ALEXA LINDAUER, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Our ideas include working with escape. We would like to • create a The administration's unilateralism EMMA McCANDLESS, A&E EDITOR ALEXIS CASELLE; AD. MANAGER Student Activities to allow Feb-Fresh transportation system that exceeds has had a sedative effect on the social AVERILL: NOAH BALAZS, PHOTO EDITOR ALLISON DWYER, AD. MANAGER to orient themselves with their fellow the boundaries of the Jitney. This sys- life at Colby, as well. When we were Tom Testo DANA EISENBERG, ASST.PHOTO EDITOR MARISA MacNAUGHTON, COPY EDITOR freshman classmates. We would also tem would include carpooling and freshman, one did not have to go off- MILES DICKSON, WEBMASTER . GATE YOUNG, SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER like to start a Feb-Fresh Unite buses. People would be able to expe- campus to find a party. However, today COBURN: BRAD KASNET, ASST. NEWS EDITOR JULIA BENEDICT, LAYOUT ASST. Program that involves past Feb-Fresh rience cultural and social events on-campus parties are all but non-exis- Michael Walsh The Colby Echo is a weekly newspaper published by the students of Colby College helping incoming Feb-Fresh. throughout Maine. tent and the ones that remain are on Thursday of each week the College is in session. We'd like to assist returning juniors quickly targeted by security. This is by DANA: Letters in their reentry into Colby life. We Both of us are very dedicated to no means an accident: current college Michael Klauss The Echo encourages letters from its readers, especially those within the immediate hope to set up a program with implementing these ideas. Our goal policies, such as unlimited liability for community. Letters should not exceed 400 words and must pertain to a current issue or Counseling Services and Off-Campus for next year is to keep the student party hosts, are designed to undermine DRUMMOND: topic at Colby. Letters are due by Sunday at midnight for publication the same week. Study to aid in the integration of body informed on issues discussed an on-campus social climate. We want 1 Natalie Ginsburg, Jill Greenstein Letters should be typed and signed and include an address or phone number. The Echo will not, under any circumstances, print an unsigned letter. juniors who go abroad. on Presidents' Council and to repre- to prevent the regular exodus of stu- If possible, please submit letters in Microsoft Word or text format either on 3.5" disk sent all Colby students. It is impor- dents to off-campus parties and make EAST QUAD: or via e-mail at echofScolhy.edu. The Echo reserves the right to edit all submissions. School Books: tant to us to hear what you have to Colby College fun on the weekends Brianha Tufts, Dan Melega In past years Presidents' Council say about campus issues. Thank you again. One way of doing this is by pay- Editorials • The Editorials are the official opinion of the majority of the Echo staff. Opinions has -worked to get course booklists for taking the time to read our article. ing official party hosts to supervise FOSS: | expressed in the individual columns, advertising and features are those of the author, not published early, however, the book- If elected we will take our positions school sponsored registered parties. If Adam Robbins, Zachary Russem of the Echo. store and administration have serious very seriously and we hope that next SPB is unable or unwilling to do this, Contact Us concerns regarding this issue. We will year students will be active in work- then SGA should step in and use some GODDARD-HODGKINS: For information on publication dates or to contact us about submitting an article, please call us at (207)872-3349 or ext. 3349 on campus. work with the bookstore and the ing with us to make Colby the best it of its discretionary funding—especial- Brian Klorioski For questions about advertising and business issues, please call (207)872-3786, e-mail administration to work out compro- can be! ly because these on-campus parties are echoads(5)colbv.edu or fax (207)872-3555. mises or think of other solutions. One excellent opportunities for different GROSSMAN: of our ideas is to create a web site cross-sections of the Colby communi- Bob Brady 207*872* 3349 [email protected] ty to interact. We don't think that policy at Colby JOHNSON: should be dictated over the heads of Alanaha Balboni . : Electionplatforms for SGA Treasurer emphasiiebroad campus concerns the people it affects on a day-to-day PEYTON MCELYEA basis. SGA can be a positive force in MARY LO W.- that you will see more events hosted just money to get here. It takes the achieve blockbuster events. No speak- the lives of Colby students, but it will Robin Respant Continued from Page 1 on this campus, it is from the host's hard work of entire clubs and organi- er should be out of reach for any club, require new leadership. We hope to many people feel compelled to go off regard to his/her own self interest. I zations and I want to reward all groups and as SGA Treasurer I promise to provide that leadership, and we hope PIPER: campus this year simply because of have a plan that I will introduce that that are proactive in the attraction of support any group of students willing that you will give us the opportunity to Katie Price, Arturs Vrublevskis the dearth of SPB events with an offi- should allow us to legally pay party superb orators to campus. Speakers to work hard to reach their goal. do so. Please WRITE IN Steve Bogden cial party host. Often times SPB has hosts again. This will bring more par- like the aforementioned bring us In three years at Colby I have been / Chris Johnson for SGA President and WOODMAN: more than enough money for an event ties to campus, and ensure that no one together as a community from all a CCAK mentor, COOT leader, Vice President. Thank you. Jackie Page and simply cannot produce a host. It is is ever forced to head off campus walks of life and ideological back- research assistant, captain of three var- no secret that SPB no longer pays unless they want to. grounds. This is the best way in my sity sports and have even served on party hosts and yet, paradoxically The past couple of weeks have mind to foster true civil discourse. The hall staff. I have the proven experience • Quality Vision Care ,expects them to bare greater liability. showcased the ability of our students digest devoted to this purpose has and leadership needed to serve dili- ~ ~ •the troieatment and management Where is the reward? Surely not in the to bring superlative speakers to the been a positive step in the right direc- gently as your Treasurer and ensure all : Ocular (M ^JP Disease beer one spills all over them while heart of Maine. I worked tirelessly to tion, but still somewhat of a failure, clubs get the funding they need, when • Costact Lenses manning the keg or in the heartfelt promote Andrew Sullivan's conserva- composed mostly of ad hominem they need it. I hope you will give seri- • Fashion Eyewear interactions one has with security. I tive defense of gay marriage on attacks. It seems that SGA could better ous thought to my proposals and vote Poulin & White Eye Center have worked as a party host and can Wednesday, and then watched Cornel support discussion and introspection to elect me SGA Treasurer on Monday tell you it is a thankless job. While this West's keynote address to the Mosaic by bringing together more faculty pan- March 15. situation is not SPB's fault, it is, ulti- conference that same Saturday. els on critical subjects and encourag- http://www.colby.edu/~-pmcelyea 166 Silver Street Philip R Poulin ) Q D. mately, a fatally flawed policy. 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Matt Lyrics & Cheka Gage Katie Gagne & Jeff Lederman We want to have a great senior year, and a dress like your Although everyone is still busy people to chill. like Tony the Tiger style grrrrreat. No hometown dance, or with junior year activities, senior year Funding these would doubt we will, we just want to make maybe a knife-throw- is around the corner. We, Katie Gagne not be hard: working everyone a part of it. ing tutorial in the and Jeff Lederman, want to be your within SGA and SPB Our goal is to bring the senior class pub. And then there's class representatives to ensure that our for funding, hosting together as a united front. Here at graduation. We'll senior year will be amazing. fundraising parties Colby we like to work hard, but we work to make We have both loved arid enjoyed and working at the also like to play hard, as we're sure Commencement Colby for the past three years, but we sporting games, we most of you know. We would like to come together with can make it better. Colby's greatest could make this hap- incorporate both of these things into lots of fun activities asset is that our school is a close-knit pen if the people in making next year the most memo- for senior week. As community; however, our class hasn't our class wanted to. rable of your entire life, well, more far as we're con- done enough together. As representa- We will improve the the playing part. We want memories cerned, you can never tives, this will change. social capital of our like high school graduation, the prom have a big enough We have been very active within school by hosting fre- and getting your driver's lice nse to ball pit to play in, and the Colby community, working with quent events and pub fade away in one big haze of senior the more elephants the administration and just being nights and advertising year celebration. Trust us, we know and tight rope walk- ordinary students. We can identify them well . all about making memories fade out, ers the better. tions, and we've got ways to make with and understand a wide cross- Similarly, we know that many lot of time in Waterville, making her and if you let us, we can help your Frankly, we're sick of class reps them into parties. Though we've said section of the student population. people are disheartened by the fact the perfect person to make such senior year blo w every othe r memory that seem to surface for the yearly it quite a bit, it is, after all, our senior Katie has spent time on SPB and has that the Spa doesn't deliver food. We arrangements. We also pledge to work you ever had straight .out the left side class dance, then dive back down to year, and you can never go out with been on Hall Staff for the past few are too. If they were paid, we have no with the many organizations that help of your head. We want to have the their own lives for the rest of the year. too big of a bang. It's easy to mix up years. Jeff has spent time on the doubt that members of the senior give back to the community that has kinds of events that seniors can par- We want to be on the radar everyday, Matt and Cheka, one of them is smart Student Review Board for the gov- class would be able to do so. If a given us so much. We will arrange for ticipate in with their fellow seniors all day, blowing every single dollar the and one of them is hot... we'll let you ernment department and mentored for delivery charge was added, funding study breaks and barbecues on a regu- like treasure hunts in the apartments school gives us. You've got sugges- decide which is which. CCAK. Both of us have participated for the Spa improvements would take lar basis. in intramural sports, sat in on acade- no time at all. We pledge to work We are both motivated to and dedi- mic events and lectures and attended with others toward arranging such a cated to making the Class of 2005's C ass of 2007 soc ial events , both on and off-cam- service for the senior class, and senior year one that will further estab- pus. We know that many people hopefully, for the school. li sh traditio n, generate . cherished enjoy different things, and .through As senior class representatives, we memories and above all will leave you Jeff Barrow & Geoff Buckle our time at Colby we have gotten to will organize new events and traditions with no regrets. Our organization, Class of 07' : Let us start off by resources which are know how many different people feel that everyone in our class can enjoy, as experience with many campus organi- introducing ourselves. Our names are mutually beneficial. We about our school. well as incorporate those that have zations and dedication will combine to Jeff Barrow and Geoff Buckle and we aim to create opportuni- One of the principal goals as your worked in the past. For example, as make us class representatives that you are campaigning for the oppo rtunit y to ties in which we can representatives is that we will strive to many people are Boston Red Sox fans, can trust to get things do ne. In fact, represent you as your class representa- bring the Waterville make the Student Center a focal point we don't see why we cannot have a our commitment to the class of 2005 tives. While Geoff hails from 20 min- community to our cam- for the senior class, and eventually the Colby Night at Fenway. We have con- begins now. If anyone wants to call us utes outside of Bosto n in Wayland, pus in addition to creat- whole school. We have spoken to tacted the ticket office and are waiting in England or France, feel free: Katie Massach usetts , Jeff resides 20 hours ing a presence of Colby many people on campus who feel that for a response. Why not spend a day on (France): 033 0674126461; Jeff outside of Colby in the suburbs north students in Waterville. there is no central, focal place on cam- the coast? At Sugarloaf? , (England):. 044 0790348033. We are of Chicago, Illinois. To us, this geo- We have both been pus where people can hang out, relax, We want to stress our alliances with supplying you with our phone num- graphical difference gives us a strong involved in different aftiletic and just get to know one another. local organizations, such as Strike 10 bers abroad so that in the case of ques- link to the entire Colby community. In teams on campus, including People would go to the Spa if there Bowling, Maihely Brews, Champions tions and/or com ments on our addi tion , having a sister that is current- numerousI-play teams. Jeff was, for example, a large screen TV and tlie many different restaurants platform, we can be reached. Vote ly a senior here at Colby has allowed spent the fell rowing crew, on the stage , a DVD player, video around town. Katie has lived her whole Gagne/Lederman. Jeff to become familiar with the school while Geoff is currently a games and more couches or chairs for life in nearby Winslow, and has spent a through previous Family Weekends. In member of the lacrosse discussion with her, he heard both her team. Through this involvement, we have The relationship between our enthusiasm and criticism while he was seen the conflicting stances on the role of President , Bro Adams, and the student Class of 2006 still in high school. Thus, the enthusi- sports in the Colby community.We feel that body has deteriorated and needs atten- asm Jeff feels for Colby has been athletics play an important role here at tion. It is our position that both parties building for years, and he has passed Colby.We find it is essential for Colby to involved need to extend more effort. that passion on to Geoff. We feel that maintain an emphasis on athletics, just as we As students , we must realize our Justin DePre & Kim Devine Colby is an incredible community that would with the arts or music in order to President is a wonderful resource, has the capability of ennchmg all of remain competitive with other liberal arts both for advice regarding our four Hey sophomores, we, Justin DePre we have had experi- the students ' lives here; however, in colleges in the country. years on the Hill and for what lies and Kim Devine, want to represent ence that will enable our brief experience thus far, we see One issue of concern that we feel is ahead. At the same time, we feel you in SGA next year. As your class us to communicate many areas that are in need of change. universal for all students is the current President Adams would best serve the reps, we will do our best to act as a and serve our class. Between the two of us, we have "safe ride" situation. We feel students students if he became more active in liaison between you and the members Our goal is to become involved in numerous campus should be able to receive a safe ride, daily student life, so that he was a per- of SGA. We will work to help make increase the influence activities. As an active member of either from the Jitney, or else from son any given student would feel com- your ideas a reality in order to of not only the junior Colby Cares About Kids, Jeff has security to locations in Waterville. This fortable approaching about a problem improve campus life. One of our goals class but of the entire experienced first hand the relationship doesn't merely apply to Friday and or simply to talk. A President's role is next year is to help maintain and build student body on between the Colby community and the Saturday night party going, but rather to be there for the students and we feel unity within the class. We recognize everyday life at surrounding areas. From his involve- the peace of mind of knowing that one that if President Adams is not extend- that next year is a time when many of Colby. We are dedi- ment in this mentorship, it has become doesn't need to walk, pay for a cab, or ing much effort to be there, then we us will be abroad for either a semester cated to improve evident that the current efforts to find alternate methods of traveling to will help facilitate better communica- or the entire year. We hope to create a communication improve relations between these two and from Waterville any day of the tions between the two sides. means of allowing each other to stay between SGA and communities are inadequate. For week. Perhaps it is necessary to allo- In closing, we thank you for taking in touch and let those abroad know students through an some, the most extensive interaction cate more funds to the Jitney program the time to read our letter. It is our sin- what is happening at home. We plan to increased number of with the Waterville community is in order to find drivers on peak nights. cere hope that you will educate yourself organize various events throughout events as well as the creation or a fied body then ever. greeting the WHOP deliveryman at In order to increase the interaction of on the issues in this campaign, and see the coming year, which would include class newsletter. This publication We will always be there to represent their dorm doors. The current state of Colby students with the Waterville that we, Jeff Barrow and Geoff Buckle, dances, barbeques, intra-mural athletic would be specifically designed to and act in your best interest whether the relationship is unacceptable. We community, it is essential for Colby to are honestly passionate to see Colby games and other activities. keep the junior class updated about you are on the Hill or traveling abroad. intend to seriously investigate man- provide rides for students into town. If become a place where wc all can tlirive, The leadership roles that we have happenings on campus and to share Be loud, be heard, be informed and be ners in which we can improve these elected your Class Representatives, we whatever form that excellence takes. held this year on the Student our ideas and various experiences no represented by the candidates most interactions. These two communities will seek to initiate conversations about Barrow and Buckle: A Winning Programming Board have provided us matter where our exciting year takes dedicated to making your junior year a provide a tremendous amount of the state of transportation at Colby. Team No Matter How You Spell It. with the skills necessary in planning, us. We hope this communication success. On Election Day, vote Devine fundraisjng and publicizing events. As between each other will allow us all to and DePre, Lee Emmons & Chris Appel an executive and a committee member return to Colby as an even more uni- Wc, Lee Emmons nnd Chris Appel, cross-country and track are running to become tlie representatives teams for Colby. Jen Coliflores & Jack Sisson for tlie Class of 2007 for one reason: to As representatives for Wc are Jen Coliflores and Jack Experience is a key serve as effective advocates for our class the entire class, wc will Sisson and are running for the Clnss of factor in a student on the Presidents' Council. Vigorous and take our position very 2006 Representatives. We both play government position, strong representation of our diverse class seriously. Input will be an active role on the Colby enmpus and wc feci wc both should be tlie utmost goal of our class welcomed at any time and feel that we would make an excel- have what is neces- representatives. If elected, we will "put and we promise to be as lent pair for the class representative sary to do a good job. (lie class back in class rep." accessible as possible for position. If elected, we intend on mak- If elected, we also Both of us have the experience mid suggestions, comments ing the class rep position a more active intend on establishing demonstrated commitment necessary to and even recriminations one by first establishing a class coun- a message board competently be a trustee of 516 fellow and diatribes. If elected, cil, Clnss representatives should do where juniors both on classmates. This is an area in which we we will make a pledge lo their best to fully represent the clnss ns campus nnd abroad consider ourselves very qualified. represent the entire class, a whole, and the establishment of a can share their Colby As n senior in high school, Lee wns not just tlio interests of a class council would serve as u better experiences and sto- elected SGA president of Coblcskill select few. representation of the class. This class ries. Since many of us High School. In addition, he served as Concerning the issiissues facing the dent government, general interest in council would allow a greater voice of will be abroad for a the President of his class during both his Colby community wc reflect the prag- civic affairs and character, we strong- the Clnss of 2006 to be spoken for, not semester or even a junior and senior years. This studious matic majority. We advocate increas- ly believe that wc can serve you, the only through social activities but also year's length in time, yet fun-loving first year has shown a ing the security budget in light of the, Class of 2007, in a dignified and hon- through the ideas and proposals that this message board will allow our Jack Sisson on the ballot for Class of keen interest in politics and specifically events of the past year, reopening the orable manner. Wc would deeply our class would like to present to both class to stay connected from our 2006 representatives, issues pertinent to Colby. Moreover, on Health Center 24 hours n dny, seven appreciate your support to represent tho Student Government Association respective locations all around the a personal level Leo has an eclectic set days a week for the safety of all of our the strongest heretofore class in Colby nnd the Student Programming Board. world, So vote for Jen Coliflores and of interests including hosting a radio students and promoting n safe drink- College history with the integrity, show on WMHB on Friday nights ing environment for those students vigor and honor that is characteristic Now It Comes With A between midnight nnd 2 n.m, with fel- who choose to drink. of the students which comprise this Classy Li mo <£ Shuttle List Of Ingredients . low first-year Ben Hughes, In addition, wc support installing a extraordinary'community, Colby's preferred transit provider c Chris has nlso been very active in wireless network consisting of the Please don't hesitate , to contact us /ftWW!% . y Coll your water • Colby to Portland only $25,00 _r:..i7"iT* .iiJ supplier for n short civics afliiirs, He has served ns ihe secre- entire academic quad nnd nil floors of with any questions, concerns, etc. j^^l^^WS^&f%-.Av ..*" ^ now report aliout • Charter trips to ski resorts f' tary of his class board nt Mt. Hebron the Library (if not tho entire campus Christopher A. Appel—Schupf 248. ^^SmS^SW&^^^^H^/ f;, Y' 7 :' your tap wntor. • Shuttle departs from the Pugli Center ' ^"^ ¦ High School, volunteered on several when feasible), adding lighting to the Ext. 6282. taBjP^gy i.' • ' j fni mom Inlnnmrtlon, cull the following airports: Portland , M anchester , Y I MMil'A WATEn or vlnlt political campaigns in both Maine and Bobs' parking lot rind allowing musi- Lee K. Emmons—Drummond 302. j' 7Y Y Logan, Portsmouth -and- South Station call extension 3450 or Mnrylnnd nnd become n prominent and cal bands onco again practice in Ext. 6429. to • Now you can make your reservations online! 80(W9^0fl<13 to m.nke active member of tho Colby Democrats. Lorimer Chapel. www.cla88yllmonnd8huttIe.com your reiiorvutlon, Aslc In addition , Chris enjoys running on tlio Considering our experience in stu- 12 hour advance reservation recommended! about our qiBctal raton. mmii^^^BPA Conference allows students to dis- West gives Mosaic keynote address ity and multiculturalism By KATIE HAMM religion in today's society, as well. cuss divers FEATURES EDITOR "American Christianity at the moment is in horrendous shape," West said. "It 's By KATIE HAMM Dr. Cornel West, a professor at a very low moment in the culture." FEATURES EDITOR Princeton University,s poke to a crowd West spoke on Mel Gibson's new of hundreds on March 6 as the keynote film, "The Passion of the Christ," call- The fourth-annual Colby Diversity speaker of the Colby Diversity ing it "viciously anti-Semitic in effect." Conference, this year titled "Mosaic: Conference. . People need to be "concerned with What do you see? A Conference West's talk covered a, variety of the profound subtle depictions of Addressing Multiculturalism," took issues, including the history, of racism humanity other than those stereotyped place March 5 and 6 with a variety of and the stereotypes that still exist today. ones that feed into the market." events in which the Colby community "It's called denial, evasion, avoid- West also spoke extensively about ways. " est decl red a ut the lack o the ways in which hip-hop is changing TAMMY LEW1N/THE COLBY ECHO could explore diversity in new ance, W a bo f Cornel West addresses Page. The conference opened with the word "slavery" in the Constitution. and the variations in characterizing Vanessa Hidaiy's one-woman perfor- "And you end up fighting a civil war hip-hop, finding that now the "majori- ing his address. I'm not alone in how mance "Culture Bandit," in which over an institution that's not even in ty of hip-hop is listened to by vanilla much awe he inspired or provoked Hidary, a Jewish Latina, expressed the Constitution." suburbs living vicariously through while speaking. He's so down to earth, real-life moments of confusion about . West spoke of the "unquestioned black hip-hop." so humble and undeniably a genius." race relations, her religion and the assumptions operating," and the Referring to Social Darwinism as "He said amazing things that awkwardness of being an adolescent. "Socratic moment" people experience, the "survival of the slickest," West addressed issues of multiculturalism, Hidary's clever slam poetry and "an, existential dizziness...when you spoke of problems with the genera- what it means not only to be white or MOLLY WAHREN/THE COLBY ECHO humor engaged the approximately 65 Panelists discuss different aspects of race at the diversity conference. say 'my God, I almost had a world tional gap between individuals who black, but what it means to be a human audience members, who learned a lit- view predicated on these things, these lived during the Civil Rights in this society," said Donte Tates '05, tle more about Hidary.throug h a ques- '05, co-director of the conference. end. "It's great that the workshops are assumptions, and now I am question- Movement and younger adults, when co-director of tlie conference. tion and answer session that followed One workshop discussed the role of designed and run by students. Other ing them and I'm a little leery about both are trying to accomplish the same "I think because of Professor West's the show. minority and international students at [events about diversity] have had more stepping about because it seems as if goals of reducing racism. address, [the civil discussion of diver- Students shared their own talents at Colby and whether we should define the faculty and stuff running them. This is it's a bit soupy down there," "Both look at each other through sity and multiculturalism] was accom- the Cultural Exposition, which took diversity of the school by the statistics. really students talking to students." "We must have people who are the mass media, and both don't look plished," Mallard said. "I consider place Friday night in the Pugh Center, "Do we bring in people who look Although the conference was open speaking to a variety of issues that are too good," West said. myself an open-minded person, but he Acts included a Chinese folk song, diverse or bring the diversity out of to students outside of Colby, Tates not confined to their specific group," West engaged the crowd throughout would say things and I would think African drumming, a song in Hindi people who are here," questioned said that he knew of very few students West said. the entire hour talk, which was fol- 'wow, I had never thought of things and original poetry. By request, Gabrielle Reyes '05, a facilitator of from.other institutions. West recounted how after the Sept. lowed by a question and answer ses- that way. Just because he's so eloquent Hidary treated the crowd to a perfor- the workshop. "Most importantly, I think that this 11 terrorist attacks, "my white broth- sion, and was greeted by a standing a speaker, so charismatic and so bril- mance of her well-known poem "The workshop was well organized, event was for the Colby community ers would walk up to us and say 'you ovation at the conclusion of his speech. liant, he could say things at times that "Hebrew Mamita." but not really different from any dis- and for communities outside, I'm glad know brother West, I just can't get "It's sometimes hard to get a might come across as controversial "I think [Saturdayj's going to be cussion I've already had. They were that they came," Tates said. over this feeling of being hated, it's decent turnout at Colby events and and people who are prepared to be enjoyable, but more concentrated and perspectives that I've already heard. "When we went in to programming, just a new experience.' I'd say Page Commons was completely full," angry all of a sudden have to sit and serious," said Shapel Mallard '06, co- But at least there were other people you have to go in optimistically, or 'Really? Really? I'm praying for said Shapel Mallard '06, co-director of question their own assumption because director of the conference. "We wanted who came here and heard it and dis- hopeful at least, but this even sur- you.' After 9/11 the whole nation's the conference: "He has such a com- he explained everything so perfectly." to start it off with something more cussed it, whereas usually it's just mul- passed our expectations. We had niggorized." manding presence; I feel as if there open, laid back, something to relax to." ticultural and diverse students talking workshops that had 30 students, and West articulated his views about was no one who left at any point dur- Saturday 's activities consisted of about it," said Anuradha Bhatnagar admittedly some had 5 or 6.1 was real- numerous workshops, led by students '06, who attended the workshop. ly impressed with the turnout," and Colby faculty,with topics including A panel discussion entitled "What Mallard said. Sullivan supports gay marriage the revolution that is occurring among is race?" was held Saturday afternoon , "From Vanessa Hidary to the ulti- overweight people, the phenomenon of with five professors addressing the mate chaos party, we had great atten- closeted homosexuality in the black issue of race and its background from dance at every single event. Past community and activism in Maine. The various viewpoints, including a histor- attendance, the participation level, like leaders of the workshop emphasized ical, biological and sociological one. people getting people involved and that it was a "safe space," where stu- A lecture by Dr. Cornel West con- discussing these issues, made it more dents could discuss things on a person- cluded the conference. than a success...it was a vision for al level but would not be personally "The students did a terrific job. The me," Tates said. "People have been attacked. The atmosphere of the work- people who have come have been coming up to me all day and just say- shops varied, as students calmly shared engaged in the topics of multicultural- ing 'thank you, it was something that experiences in one, but expressed con- ism and diversity," said Vice President was needed and that was uplifting.' I flicting opinions about diversity at for Students Affairs and Dean of hope that that makes a difference and another. Each workshop averaged 1 Oip Sftyjente J^jce i Kassmaiij .whq attend- shows in how members of community 12 people,., ^ccorcjing ,,tot. ,Donte„Tates ed many,eventsthrpughDUt.the.v^eek- .express.themseLves." .,..,.:n ., ¦ • :- .... Panel discusses dia logue housing

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After the January Board of Trustees meeting, the Trustee Working Group proposed , the idea of Dialogue Housing, which would allow for stu- dents to pursue a more academic atmosphere in their residential life. On-campus members of the Trustee Working Group offered a panel for students to ask questions and express NOAH DALAZS/THE COLDY ECHO concerns about the possibility of dia- Colby Republicans brought Andrew Sullivan, former editor of The New Republic, to speak on conservative argu- logue housing on Monday, March 8. ments for gay marriage. Sullivan addressed a packed Page Commons Room on Wednesday, March 3: According to members of the panel, "Is there anything more integral to the pursuit of happiness than marriage? " Sullivan questioned. NOAH I1ALAZS/THE COLDY ECHO ' the details of the housing are yet to be Panel members discuss the future of dialogue housing. Among his arguments for legalizing gay marriage was the separation between church and state Bush s use of the determined and they were interested in word "sanctity, " Sullivan said, " violates the distinction of civil marriag e." student input on on ideological level. the College facilitate more discussions African American house, these would Members of the panel included Vice on multiculturalism, particularly with- not be approved," she said, due to the President of Student Affairs and Dean in the residence halls. The second was possibility of segregation. of Students Janice Kassman, Student a proposal for a specific multicultural Each house must also find a, faculty wtf US.:. «#^ Government President Derek Taff '04, house. The first part of the proposal sponsor, however living in the house Emma James '04, Dr. Frank and was passed, but the housing was not. does not earn a student any credit. Theodora Miselis Professor of "We felt multicultural housing was A major concern of students who Chemistry Whitney King and too narrow in its approach and poten- attended the panel was who would get Associate Professor of American tially fragmenting," said Kassman. to live in these dorms, by application Studies Margaret McFadden. Also, the Trustees were concerned that or through a room draw. The panelists Particularly, members of the panel it was too based on social criteria did not have n definite answer to tlie wanted to stress the difference rather than academic. question. between dialogue housing and multi- According to Knssman, multicultural This concern, for some students, cen- cultural housing, housing was first proposed in 1994, but tered around the commitment levels of "It was never our intention to use at that time, the Piigh Center was built those living in the house to the subject [dialogue housing] to replace multi- as an alternative; in 2002, the Coalition matter, Oilier students were more con- cultural housing," said Taff, Later, he for Institutional Accountability pro- cerned thnt the entire plan for dialogue went on to any, "people need to start posed the idea again. housing would pigeon hole discussion looking at this as what it is and divorce Safety is a major concern of the many into specific dorms rather than fighting the two ideas," students that have advocated for multi- the lack of academic atmosphere in the Taff imagines dialogue housing to cultural housing over the years, but ulti- residential halls universally, be more similar to chem-frcc and quiet mately the Trustee , Working Group Although McFadden noted, "there housing than multicultural housing. believed, according to Taff , that safely will not be an idcologicn l litmus test to "[Dialogue housing] is linked to tlie "needs to be applied more universally." get in." strategic plan," said James, who added At this point, few details about how Knssmnn imagines that getting into that there has been an interest in adding dialogue housing would work hnve the house would be "akin to lottery of "a more intellectual aspect to housing." been ironed out. Knssman imagines substance free housing, The question "If there isn't an interest in [dia- thnt the two pilot houses would be in is how wc marry the proposal with the 4 logue housing] then it won't happen," '05- 06, n social justice house and nn housing draw." said Kassman, "but neither will multi- environment house. At this time the panel also believes cultural housing." Groups of students—the panel sug- thnt students who wrote the accepted Knssman briefly explained at tlie gested a group of around 20 stu- proposal will bo guaranteed h spot in beginning of tlie panel the history of tlie dents—would write proposals as to the house. Trustee Working Group and question of the specific subject matter of ench No decision has been made as to residential life at Colby, particularly house as well ns any budgetary con- what dorms will be used. But Kassman multicultural nnd dialogue housing, cerns thoy might have. Tho proposals believes the program will never exceed In December of 2002, the TYustecs, will be reviewed by the College over two or three dorms a year, tlie Administration and tho College A/fairs Committee and the Academic Students would not be nblc to par- Affairs Committee began looking at Affairs Committee. ticipate in the housing for more than what Kassman referred to as the "Housiis will hnvo to bo rccommis- two semesters. Spectrum Program , which wns a pro- sioncd," snid McFndden , "but Wc posal in two parts, tlie first being thnt don't imagine a 0LBTQ house or an ¦ m _^r^ ' "'

An issue Colby will not be deciding on this Monday EDITORIAL obsessed with the protection of all could have penned this opinion. It just as afraid of the liberal backlash as forms of diversity, the legality of gay speaks to the climate of acceptance on liberal students are of conservative marriage presents an interesting ques- this campus for anyone to feel com- viewpoints? A disappointing turno ut tion for discussion. There is no simple fortable publicly taking this view on A few members of the Colby approach to this question. It is theo- the subject. And to write it, I chose Christian Fellowship did get back to The discouraging response to the Student Government Association logical. It is judicial. But most impor- Adam Atkinson-Lewis. me and they have written an article. I elections is the result of a clearly indifferent student body. This is an epi- VANITY PRESS tantly, it is personal: One might be However, finding a writer,, or writers, to thank them for having the courage to demic that needs to stop. Students feel as though their voices are not By Steven Weinberg able to oppose legalizing gay marriage presort an argument against gay marriage, write how they feel even if it breaks being heard or heeded. We can only hope that students are not totally apa- on an ideological level, but then try was muchmore difficult At first, I asked the College norms. However, the thetic to what is happening at Colby. Only one candidate for president telling a friend, a classmate, a profes- students who were members of clubs CCF's prose treads carefully. I do not made the deadline to be included on the ballot; only one of the two can- This week, Colby and the Echo sor or anyone that you would rather which I assumed might have this opin- for a second doubt the conviction in didates for treasurer bothered to submit a platform to the Echo. Both pres- focus inward on the upcoming student explicitly deny them a civil right than ion, but many of these students either their words, though I dp wonder why idential candidate platforms were obviously unresearched—SGA cannot government elections. This important allow them equality under the law. It were in favor of gay marriage or, more they feel the need to explain them- changeTNESCAC rules concerning practice schedules and SGA is not the display of campus democracy is sure takes a serious level of conviction that notable, afraid of possible social back- selves while Atkinson-Lewis feels place to promote student social life—whether addressing the social scene to have an enormous impact on the a sizeable portion of this nation seems lash. Onestudentlaskedrespondedtomy perfectly comfortable in expressing or bussing into town. The Student Planning Board and SGA cannot blur. quality of student, faculty and staff life to have. request with a prompt, "no, I don't want to his views. There is an important separation of the two groups and they must remain in the years to come. But while debates Colby, on the other hand, remains commit social suicide." Both are fantastic columns and I distinct. Policy changes can be made in SGA to-affect student life, but on presidents and class representatives as no aberration to the stereotypical Hearing statements like this one, I hope they can produce some substan- beyond that, SPB must be the leading force. rage on campus, another debate is liberal college campus. While this stu- was reminded of more liberal groups tial dialogue on the subject. So, while Neither platform is presidential. We are looking for a leader who quickly engulfing our entire country. dent body has overlooked some queer on campus explaining that they felt you are deciding between presidential understands the issues that surround the campus—a leader who will be Few issues other than same-sex issues, it does seem to be firmly in unsafe for one reason or another. candidates and class representatives, able to stand up to the administration and promote student rights and con- marriage so clearly define the ideolog- favor of legalizing gay marriage. Hearing similar bemoaning from the take a moment and think about the cerns. Neither of the platforms we received is up to par. The platforms do ical polarity in America today. Anyone In the process of finding writers for conservative end of the spectrum was other pressing issue facing America. It not touch on many of the important issues and are weaker for it. When who saw essayist Andrew Sullivan the discussion below, I have noticed an disheartening and just plain ironic in won't affect the trend of off campus they do touch on them, they are, at most points, non-constructive. speak last week in Page Commons can interesting trend. Finding someone to many ways. Was this the evidence that parties or address health center hours, Safety is a paramount issue on campus in wake of the murder tins fall. attest to this. write in favor of gay marriage was no real academic debate can't exist at but then again, none of the candidates Concrete ideas need to be proposed and discussed. Administrative At a school so concerned and difficult task; many qualified writers Colby? Are the conservative students probably will either. accountability is a huge problem on campus; students have reacted to it throughout the year with the Health Center's changing hours, Lydia Buldoc-Marden and Alden Kent's cut and recent reversal, the smoking ban and many other issues. In order to have administrative accountabili- Same-sex marria ge: a f orum ty, we need leaders who will stand up for students, and tht Echo staff is not wholly confident in either candidate on this matter. Dialogue Housing could be a huge change for student residential life; neither candidate even A Christian perspective Defense of our civil rights mentioned it. The Health Center has been a cause for student outcry this year; we need concrete ways that the candidates plan to improve the sit- everything with a reason. In our eyes, uation. Athletics, too, have been a major concern this year with the Title By J EN ANDREWS, MARY parts of God's word that might not By ADAM ATKINSON-LEWIS Same-sex marriage will not under- IX suit, NESCAC rulings and President William D. Adams' statements HILL, PETER RICE AND seem fair or easily understandable CONTRIBUTING WRITER mine the integrity of our society and about the place that athletics deserve in our community. Over 50 percent MELISSA YOUSA aren't mistakes. Rather, they are a If the right to many is one of the will not ruin the lives of countless of students are involved in some sort of athletic endeavor. Clearly, this is CONTRIBUTING WRITERS part of his plan for reasons that most basic civil rights our government children. To start, allowing gays to a compelling issue that needs the support of SGA behind it. The intellec- we, not having his comprehensive and society has to offer, then why marry will end up helping society. tual atmosphere on campus seems to be at a standstill. We need leaders Colby Christian Fellowship has knowledge of mankind, cannot does it serve as one of the most dis- Marriage, a long-standing institu- who will cultivate an atmosphere of civil exchange of ideas. Students been asked to submit a statement that fathom.. We believe that he, -cre- criminatory institutions in our country tion of human civilization, has have many different perspectives and they all needed to be treated the represents the viewpoints of the ator of our world and all things in today? Personally, I would like to be served as a stabilizer for our soci- same—as important and valid thoughts. Christian perspective, and we will it, truly knows best. If God says able to marry some day, but the fine ety. How, then, could it hurt to The Shagory/Humphreys platform touches on various aforementioned attempt to do that. But first, let it be we should not do something, then Government of Our Dear United potentially "stabilize" the other themes, but does not discuss them all. Their platforms are vague, unre- understood that it would be impossi- there is a reason, though we might States of America plans to constitu- disenfranchised ten percent of the searched, not concrete and not persuasive. They have no real solutions to ble for us to come up with a statement not see it at, the time. tionally deny me that right. Well, population? tlie problems that our campus is sure to face in the future. In fact, their that could please everyone in our So now our question is: Should we knock me straight, Uncle Sam, or The only thing a child needs is a statement makes the Echo staff question their ability to run SGA. Christian community. The Christian transpose this belief onto the govern- don't be sad when I leave, because loving parent or two. It does not mat- While the Bogden/Johnson platform does address the significant issues perspective on gay marriage isn t as ment and into the laws of the Canada is just a little more snow and a ter if they have two fathers or two of athletic culture and administrative accountability,;these candidates, simple as submitting a statement. , American people, Christian-and non- lot more universal health*care; ;!i '-•- mothers.' Many -traditional- -marriages too, fail to bring up pressing campus issues such as safety and Dialogue We've put a lot of thought into the Christian alike? The choice we would President Bush seems to Have con- end up in a vicious divorce and the Housing, as well as not recognizing their positions as representatives of words that follow, and hopefully they make for ourselves seems clear, but fused his duty as the President of the child is left with just one. What SGA rather than SPB. And although their dedication to amending the ath- will be helpful. But our advice is to should we impose our religion onto U.S. with that of a preacher. The fact increased virtue does the possibility of letic culture on campus is admirable, they did not research their platform use this document as a starting place society at large? Among Christians the that any political mind can still see that happening within a heterosexual as is evidenced by their lack of comprehension of the NESCAC captain's for dialogue between groups, rather answer differs from person to person. same-sex marriage as a matter for marriage have over same-sex parents? practice ruling. than a statement set in stone. Dialogue People have different views on legal and political debate befuddles This argument seems to be largely is the best way to work through differ- whether gay marriage is an issue of me. The only basis of opposition to same- held by people who still hold the ences. Jesus himself spent his years of equal rights or not, whether it is an sex marriage is rooted in religion and in the rapidly dying and dated idea that there ministry in conversation with people identity issue, whether it is moral, etc. past, when we homosexualswere not open- is something fundamentally wrong some agreed with him and some did- There isn't one Christian view on what ly acknowledged by society. Religion has with homosexuality, when, in fact, n't, but all were treated with respect. It should be done. As we each make our its traditions and tenets that should be there isn't. There is just something Still cute, but annoying is our intent to do the same. own decisions regarding this issue, no upheld within their respective institu- wrong with being homosexual in our The issue of gay marriage comes matter what side we fall on, we should tions and must be kept out of the law society; a problem that I attribute to down to the question of authority who all ask ourselves whether our choices of our country. I find the possibility of the society, not the homosexuals. should write the laws that govern mar- are selfish or for the benefit of society. incorporating such religious and fear- The debate over same-sex mar- riage? The state? Popular vote? The Thankfully, we live in a democratic based ideology into the Constitution riage can be viewed from any church? The past? For Christians, the country, and our community does to be too hypocritical and contradicto- social, cultural, religious, or his- answer is God. It is clear from the believe that this decision should be ry for me to contemplate. The sup- torical angle. Simply, it is a mat- Bible that God condones marriage made by the people, not by a select posed "defense of marriage" is only a ter of equality, of equal protection between a man and a woman few in the government, or the church defense of closed-minded and reli- under the law, and of eliminating (Mark 10:6-9: But at the beginning or right or left wing. gious views, not the equality pre- the second-class existence I, and of creation God "made them male and Finally, we would like to point out scribed for in the foundations of our all other gay men and lesbians female." "For this reason a man will that there is an unfortunate negative country. The only higher law that alike, lead in American society leave his- father 1 and mother and be history between Christians and the should be involved in this issue today. We are here, we are out and united to his wife, and the two will gay community. It was our goal in this should be that of conscience, not of we deserve the right to marry. become one flesh." So they are no longer statement to share our beliefs without religion. two but one. Therefore what God lias adding fuel to that fire. A basic tenet joined together, let man not separate. -New of Christianity is to be full bf grace International Version). Regardless of our and love for our neighbors. Wc know interpretation of what tlie Bible says about Christians have failed in regards to homosexuality, it is clear that marriage is that tenet in past interactions with the j oka's mm between a man and a woman, not between gay community. All we can offer is an members of tlie same sex. apology and an invitation to increase This may not seem fair, or even communication, respect and under-

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want to walk away until it is fin- THURSDAY, MARCH 11 By EMMA McCANDLESS A&E EDITOR ished." • Colby Improv Ervin noted that "Our Country's 8 p.m. Good" tackles many social issues that Spa ' This weekend, the Department of are still quite relevant in society • Something ' s Gotta 'Give Theater and Dance will stage its first today, such as the debate over 9:30 p.m. drama of the spring semester, "Our whether incarceration is intended to Arey 005 Country's Good" by Timberlake punish or to reform and the argument Wertenbaker. It is based on the novel of whether or not crime is an innate FRIDAY, MARCH 12 "The Playmaker" by Thomas tendency. He also added that in 1998, • Jason LeVasseur Keneally, author of "Schindler 's the play won the Olivier Award, S:30 p.m. List." The show promises to be both London's equivalent to the Tony Spa highly entertaining and deeply award, for best play. • Mr. Colby Pageant thought-provoking. "What really attracts me about 9 p.m. According to department Technical 'Our Country's Good' is that it uses Page Commons Room Director John Ervin, who is directing theater as a means to confront impor- • Our Country' s Good the show, "Our Country's Good" is tant social issues," said Andrew Volk 7:30 p.m. set in late 18th-century Australia, '05, the show's stage manager. "It Strider which, at that time, was peopled with doesn't quite take a stand and push • Something ' s Gotta Give British convicts. The Australian gov- one ideological view or another, but 7 and 9:30 p.m. ernor promises Lieutenant Ralph instead it presents difficult situations 1 Arey 005 Clark a promotion if he can success- and several different ways of fully stage a play to demonstrate that approaching them." SATURDAY, MARCH 13 the prisoners have been cultured and According to a press release from • International Food Fair reformed. This task is decidedly more the Department of Theater and Dance, 2 p.m. difficult than it sounds, as most of the "Our Country's Good," which draws Page Commons Room convicts in the cast are illiterate and at from actual letters written by the offi- • Our Country ' s Good least one of the leads in the play-with- cers who dealt with the British con- 7:30 p.m. in-the-play will likely be hanged victs deported to Australia in the Strider before opening night. 1780's, will be "staged in a highly

• Mars III "I am very excited and grateful for theatrical style that pays tribute to the PHOTO COURTESY OF COMMUNICATIONS 8 p.m. > i the opportunity to be directing this actual men and women who endured Our Country s' Good," starring Michael Hepburn '04 and Aimee Lynn Jack '04. Mary Low Coffeehouse production, as it is one of my all-time one of the most cruel and unusual • Something' s Gotta Give favorite plays," Ervin said. "One rea- punishments ever implemented." The leads include Michael Curran Beyond dealing with some great them, Volk said of the cast. 7 and 9:30 p.m. son for this is that the play tells a fan- "Our Country's Good" stars a num- '06, Alexandra Dunberger '07, intellectual issues, these actors have "Our Country's Good" will run this Arey OOS tastic story. Every time I read it or ber of student actors who are perenni- Andrea Palmer '05, Michael Hepburn been working tirelessly and intensely Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13 watch it in rehearsal, I immediately al favorites in shows on campus, as '04 and Aimee Lynn Jack '04, accord- on the play for the past four weeks, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. become wrapped up in it and don't well as some promising newcomers. ing to Ervin. and I truly expect the best from Language Assistant Tchernycheva Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the gives lecture series on Russian art Christ" is controversial but compelling

By KAREN PRAGER every January, as well as an expand- and their placement on the By MARLOW STERN STAFF WRITER ed version during the semester for Iconostasis, the wall of icons at the STAFF WRITER Colby juniors studying abroad. front of Russian Orthodox churches. By the end of this semester, Tchernycheva said that she has Tchernycheva showed various If you have been in a state of con- Russian Language Assistant Marina always taken a special interest in art. images and explained their signifi- sciousness in the past few months, Tchernycheva will have delivered She always enjoyed visiting the cance. She also introduced the you've undoubtedly heard of the con- three lectures on Russian art. The Hermitage and the Russian Museum famous 15th-century icon painter, troversy enveloping director Mel first of these lectures, focusing on in Saint Petersburg, and when she Andre Rublev. Her second lecture Gibson's $25 million film, "The Russian iconography, was held on discovered that the museums ran art will cover the architecture of Saint Passion of the Christ." Filmed entirely Wednesday, March 3 in Lovejoy 100. classes, she decided to take them. Petersburg, and the third will focus in ancient Aramaic, Latin and a bit of The second lecture will take place on Tchernycheva explained that the on the "Silver Age" of Russian art. Hebrew (though containing English March 31 in Lovejoy 413 and the museums offered several different This period at the turn of the 20th subtitles), the film has been charged final lecture will be on Wednesday, levels of classes, from public lec- century, Russia created something by critics as being "masochistic," April 13 in Lovejoy 100. Some stu- tures to professional training course. unique in their art. Russian artists "anti-Semitic" or even "dreadfully dents are attending the lecture series "I took all of them," she said. steered away from the European tra- inaccurate.'* Granted, some of this for credit. Students who registered Tchernycheva is a painter herself, ditions to follow Kadinsky, the critical maiming is due to the liberal for Russian 198, "Three Periods of and as such her interest is rooted in father of Russian abstract art. nature of the media. However, Mel Russian Art," receive one credit for her desire to improve as an artist. "I Tchernycheva's lecture series is a Gibson's movie play can be character- attending the three lectures and writ- get a lot of inspiration," she said. She unique occurrence at Colby, since ized as "shock cinema," But, before WWW.IMDB. COM ing a short paper. explained that much of her inspira- the Russian Department only offers delving into the film, I must comment Jesus ' closest friends and followers watch his suffering and death. Students who have traveled to tion comes from Russian icons and courses in language and literature. on the controversy surrounding it. sy" was probably created by Mel Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and Saint Petersburg for Jan Plan know that she feels less of a connection Associate Professor Sheila It is my belief that this controversy Gibson, or by his studio Icon John. It is important to realize thai the Techernycheva as the woman who with Renaissance art. McCarthy expressed her gratitude was invented by Gibson himself. The Productions, in order to boost the Gospels were written by men. The has all of the answers about the his- Her lecture series here at Colby for this change of pace in the pro- catalyst of this controversy was a few film 's ticket sales. Bible did not just descend from tory and culture of the Russian city. incorporates what she has learned gram. "In our language classes, we scripts that "leaked" out onto the Now, let us deal with the real con- Heaven. The writers of the four She helps the students settle in with from her studies at the two major touch on art, but not much. We have internet and subsequent fan accusa- troversy at hand: is the film , in fact, Gospels fashioned their narratives their host families and teaches the Saint Petersburg art museums. no Russian art classes—this is new tions of anti-Semitism. While this is anti-Semitic as many liberal media many decades after Jesus' deatli in Jan Plan course on the local art and This first lecture covered icon and important content." somewhat speculative, it is obvious outlets have charged? Not by 21st- order to attract new converts and architecture. She teaches the class painting, the various figures depicted that film studios leak out scripts to the century standards. Some elements of make their budding religion attractive public in order to heighten anticipa- the film are subtly anti-Semitic, tion for the film. So, this "controver- although so arc elements of the "Gui lt Show" makes listeners sorry Continued on Page 7

song Chaos dance in Cotter tops off Mosaic; TODD OLMSTEAD "In Your Sea." He s lost his STAFF WRITER touch and if you look at his side pro- ject, the New Amsterdams, the trend is the same. The music has gotten proves good times still exist on campus

Heartfelt, original, energetic, cre- decidedly blander as his career has W'. _____^__^_—-_-___ ative. These are all words that can be progressed. In fact, the once polar I] BY JUSTIN DEPRE of students who had attended the oasis for those craving some fresh used to describe the Get Up Kids projects of Pryor are now distin- Bl ASSISTANT A&E EDITOR workshops and lectures nt the air and for. rleoplc who could not first two albums, "Four Minute guishable. I consider both of them m ¦ Mosaic Conference felt thnt the make it all the way into the dance. Mile" and "Something To Write light pop-punk, After two days of workshops and dance was a great way to end a Littered with jackets and emotions Home About." Logically, one would It seems that perhaps Pryor has events at the Mosaic Conference, great weekend. The dance was well the crowd in cotter proved to be expect the trend to continue on become too comfortable with mak- the Social Events Committee monitored by the members of the slowly denied out by 1:30 a.m. The "Guilt Show," the fourth full-length ing standard music, and that lie has helped to bring the weekend events Social Events Committee who were crowd inside the rave began to thin album from the Kansas City quintet. lost some of his perspective. His ear- to a close with the "Ultimate Chaos able to work swiftly a fter the lec- out by 2 a.m. but when it become But those terms barely apply to the lier works contained a unique and Dance." The dance billed as an nil ture by Dr, Cornell West in getting clear which people were going to be latest effort, which fits rather nicely mature perspective on life, especial- night rave was scheduled to take Page ready for the rave. Kim in it for the long haul. Experienced in the pop-punk genre that the band ly for someone his age. But these place in Page from 11 p.m. to 4:30 Devine, who wns working the door, rnvcr Karen Alexander '06 said the helped pioneer. Where tho band once days there is not much unique mate- a.m. Tho Student Programming said, "I nm really pleased with how rave was "like seven up, but with fit in with unconventional chord pro- rial being put into his work. and piano arrangements but the Board brought in DJ Thomas many people came out tonight and thumbs instead!" gressions and creative, poetic lyrics, I don't wnnt to come off ns saying vocals come in nnd beautifully con- Jackson '03 to lay down the boats. it looks like people are having a At 3 a.m. there was only a crowd the music they arc making now is that this is a terrible record. I do like trast with a rising melody. What Jackson brought some of his own groat time," of four left to experience the chaos, sub par. They have reverted to the some of the songs nnd I will listen to makes tho song groat is the three equipment such as tho light set thnt However the only way to fully One dancer who asked to remain same eight-bar verses that every It. Though 'it is not the Get Up Kids minutes of instrumental experimen- sot the mood for tho rave. gauge the feelings of the crowd was anonymous said, "I am not leaving other band uses, and the melodies of old, there nre good tracks here. tation that concludes tho song. Woro Tho Chaos Dance had a similar to got down to (he dance floor and until 1 take someone home." At pale in comparison to the music this "Martyr Me" shows that the Kids nre all tho songs developed this ftill y, the turnout as Inst weekend's Mardi interview students who were having 3:15 a.m. Ellowitch made the deci- band was once creating. still capable of making catchy sing- album would be fantastic. I like this Grns Dnnco. Dancers were able lo a hard timo dancing let alone walk- sion to end the dance. At the end of It seems that lead singer and gui- along songs with somewhat biting album, but simply put, there's not keep well nourished throughout the ing. After milking a path through the the night all that was left wns some tarist Matthew Pryor, who I once lyrics: "Just to got by, try to stay high enough there. I only hope I can see night with chips and salsa, five flailing bodies and wandering hands Oreo crumbs and two kinds of soda, considered one of the best songwrit- / It's a good life. End of discussion / them ploy those songs live in support typos of soda , Chcx Mix and Orcos. one raver, John Cole '05 comment- Tho rave proved to be a very .suc- ers I've heard, hns lost his touch. Hours like sand through tho holes in of tho album because thoy nro ono of EUowltch said, "Wc aro really glnd ed, "although there was no beer the cessful chcm-lrcc event, which was Where he once wrote screaming my hand / I'm n good soul. Martyr tho best live bands I havo ovor scon, wo wore able to contribute to n dif- excess amount of libido more than received very well judging from the lines of poetry, he now is making mo," Lyrics like those ones nro built though this album docs not capture ferent aspect of the weekend's compensated for it," After that high turnout and tho rod faced grins.' uninteresting linen to fit into a verse- around very strong melodies nnd the energy thoy offtjso on stage. Mosaic Conference," comment 1 found my self in the Perhaps the best way to sum up chorus scheme that reeks of conven- really great harmonies. "Guilt Show" is, in fact, a good "Many of tlio people who showed Cotter entrance where follow ' rnvcr the "Ultimiite Chaos Dance" came tionality : "Every afternoon/ A point I Tlio best track on the album Is tho nlbum, but it is certainly noth ing to up at the dnnco woro a different and dnnco-a-holic Pat Lizotte '06 from a John Colo '05 who said, hammer home/ You havo no follow six-minute "Is Thoro a Way Out." write homo about. crowd than had boon at tho lecture said , "that's tho most sin I've seen in "this dnnco Is snappy in my pants through/ Bettor off alone" from tho Tho track begins with eerie string earlier," nikleil Ellowitoh . A number a while." The Cotter lobby was nn like when a starfish tickles you." Beer Review Robbins Still Life with Woodpecker By ANDYLIZOTTE cial cosmic connectedness. STAFF WRITER What ensues is a story of astrology : Gettin' saucey with Franzia and Rossi and star-crossed loyeirs, deprivation f~ y »£%$m .1 and social commentary. Also, the Several people have ordered me to way Robbins writes about sex in this ¦ ¦ write about Tom Robbin's "Still Life book is so hyperbolic that it makes j'Y . jf- ¦' '¦ 'j¦ fajjgm w I ¦ ¦ . ming" red all night. . > with Woodpecker" and I'm happy to Henry Miller's "Tropic of Cancer" 1 P^wWf^tl^^^^^^^1 ByBlLLYOUNKER In walked James Logan '04 carrying a .PBR, of the do so. Except that writing a tradition- seem tame (I wonder if I should just STAFF WRITER ^ "pounder" persuasion. Barrow had been relatively quiet, al, plot-based vignette about any Tom stop making obscure literary allu- §I" ' ^ ' i ~*&^^^^^^_EV ^ ^ PfP ^b- 1_l_^_i_ti but blurted to Logan, "We're drinkin' wine! Sac up!" Robbins book is virtually impossible, sions?); he describes the male geni- Tuesday night commences the beginning of my week- I guess we know where she had been focusing her because his writing style (and I'd say talia as "slender, slippery, and' as end. Laura Barrow '04, Jen Mojo '04, Andrew Drummond efforts. probably his personal ethos, too) is so curved as a Phoenician eyebrow," unconventional that it's and k WITH' i '05, Josh Gray '05 and Danny Donovan '04 decided they Worried about how she might look at the pub (as if the chaotic and preaches the virtues of sodomy. WOOPPBCKBH J | wanted to celebrate with me this week. So we decided toi red wine stain on her white shirt wasn't already enough) difficult to try to reduce or essential- So yeah, enough said on that topic. g^ go hard. And classy. Barrow asked, "Are my teeth purple?" ize anything he does. Which is why However, Bernard and Leigh-Cheri's That's right, the jug vs. the box: Carlo Rossi vs"!7 Donovan followed up by saying, "Yeah, the Carlo "Still Life with Woodpecker" is such fated fling is halted by her parents Tim Robbins Franzia. should come with toothpaste." a revelation. who, while, the iconoclastic Bernard St/7/ Life With Woodpecker As I opened Carlo for my panelists, I was so over- It was now time for the "Sunset Blush" Franzia box o' The story is almost a modern fairy- is serving time, arrange a marriage whelmed that I had to speak, stating, "Ugh. This smellsi wine. tale,' in that the main character, between their daughter and an cogent while refusing to be catego- like a hangover...right next to an awkward hook up." Barrow was pleased. She said, "I like Leigh-Chen, is a princess. However, Arabian prince (the one with the rized. Although his tangents on soci- Mojo felt that it smelled like cough syrup. Gray said, in this hstt pr I Hnn 't flinrh when I Hrink Leigh-Cheri's royal family is disen- "Phoenician eyebrow") in order to ety can shoot off into the "It smells like my grandmother 's breath." Interesting. He franchised and lives in Seattle, where maintain a royal lineage. proselytizing, even his strangest continued, "I think I already have a headache." Intrigued by the color of she attends public high school and is To ensure that their daughter does asides are enjoyable. And even the Drummond was concerned with the background oi ?ranzia, Mojo suggested that a malcontented cheerleader/social not elope with Bernard, the royal par- passages in this book that don't make they could make Jell-0 shots activist. Her penchant for social ents lock Leigh-Cheri in her room. logical, causal sense are still beauti- jf wine. Gray pointed out that activism draws her to Hawaii, where Her only company is a single pack of ful in their own way, such as, "poet- Franzia was only nine percent the annual, preposterously-named Camel cigarettes, an object that, in ry, the best of it, is lunar and is alcohol and therefore was "Geo-Thermar Care Fest" is taking the midst of her deprivation, becomes concerned with the essential insani- k not a shot. place. It is at this point in the story Leigh-Cheri's new home; she eventu- ties. Journalism is solar (there are 1* But Barrow knew her that Tom Robbins demonstrates that ally comes.to believe that she lives in numerous newspapers named 'The M housemate all too well. he is completely insane. Leigh-Cheri the pyramid-punctuated desert that is Sun,' none called 'The Moon') and is W "Joshy, if we made wine becomes acquainted with Bernard depicted on the cigarette pack. devoted to the inessential." You may w Jell-O shots, you'd drink Mickey Wrangle, a man who subsists • This sounds like the most insane not have a clue what he's talking a them," she said. Gray solely on Hostess Twinkles and story ever published, because it is. about, but you will enjoy the "essen- i conceded. tequila, and whose flaming red hair Yet somehow, Robbins pulls it all tial insanities" of "Still Life with I Franzia provided a taste matches hers, thus signifying a spe- together to make a story that is Woodpecker." I of nostalgia for Mojo. I "This brings me back to f the days of freshman year PASSION: Controversialfilm renders mixed message , but is stillartistic 1 when we used to play beirut with leftover box o' wine." Following the comments Continued from Page 6 (Maia Morgenstern)—-all turn m very seminal Christian moments, such as ibout the "skankiness" of to the masses (by distancing it from moving performances. the Sermon on the Mount and the Last q V hpiriit limiiHQ».. —«, «.»—chp nck pH "* JV " WW**.* »»>_ ft,. ** . — , Judaism, which it was understood to Gibson also utilizes a few fascinat- Supper. While these scenes are beauti- such .a fine wine and looked "Can we put in that Andy Lizotte is skanky?" be a faction of). Thus, the Sanhedrin ing visual devices in his film . Satan ful moments of humanity, they're.far up Rossi's website. Donovan read a quote out loud, "1 "They don't make pink grapes, do they?" inquired and Ciaphas are portrayed as particu- (Rosalinda Celentano), Gibson's most too short to foster the contrast that think the quality speaks for itself." Mojo, wondering about the origins of the wine. larly menacing, while Pontius Pilate is effective ' device, is portrayed as a Gibson is aiming for. Donovan commented, "Indeed it does." Then, jus!t Laughter ensued from the group at large. humanized and made innocent. numinous, androgynous being to Unlike previous Passion plays such moments later, he retorted, "Woah! Sometimes it's no! Drummond suggested they were grown in the box; Now to the film itself: the film has chilling effect. Also, after Jesus' cruci- as Scorsese's far superior "The Last that good!" Gray speculated that the grapes grew on trees, been branded as masochistic by some fixion, a single drop of rain falls from Temptation of Christ," the film is per- Drummond speculated that Carlo perfected the taste oif We knew the beer review was coming to a close when because it has very little dialogue, and the sky, symbolizing a tear of God. vaded by loud emotions, not contem- this libation by having all other vineyards send their dam- Mojo reminded Gray that they needed to go see "Win a is basically a few hours of a man The cinematography of Caleb plative restraint or spiritual reflection. aged grapes to the Rossi factory. He believed this theory Date with Tad Hamilton" and his response was, "Wait, we being brutally tortured to death. The Deschanel, who previously teamed In some instances, the film completely supported his comment, haven't seen that yet?" violence is overly dramatized, with with Gibson for the 2000 film "The departs from Christ's teachings—with "I've already had two pints. It's like a Carlo hurricanes As predicted, both the Franzia and the Carlo Rossi were the Roman guards flogging Jesus to Patriot," is magnificent to behold, and the desire to avenge Christ's torture by in my stomach." You know it's a good wine when youi the winners. We simply could not keep up. But we sure as the point where he has virtually lost makes the film, which was modestly exaggerating the destruction of the drink it out of beer mugs and Solo cups. hell had a good time trying to. all skin tissue, and is merely a mass of budgeted at $25 million, look far temple and imply that is serves as Mojo believed that Carlo would help her sleep well thait ' muscle tissue. The violence- isn't grander in scale. vengeance for Christ's death (instead ' night. Gray disagreed and said that she would be "vom- numbing,™ but¦ ¦seems¦• overstated, and The film, however,, possesses a of as a symbol of man's reconciliation i . 1 . .-i-M : . -¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦: Ii!' . - . nSr; .-.l;- ':i ' ' -..- . P^sion leaves the viewer .wondering: how major problem within its structure. vn^G^y.^e of^e Clmst" could a man physically survive this The arrest, scourging and crucifixion should be categorized as "shock cine- amount of torture? of Jesus are depicted in harsh, explicit ma." Its aim is to sadden as opposed to the acting is very detail. One of Jesus' eyes is swollen encourage self-reflection. Yes Bjj iano In spite of this, , we cer- good. Jim Caviezel's portrayal of Jesus shut from his first beating as he is tainly learn that Christ suffered for our FFH Residential is truly awe-inspiring. He captures his dragged from Gethsemane; the Roman sins physically. 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Kelly was named NESCAC Playerof the Week Bonner was the Mules' leading point-scoier ihis Nov. 24. She shot .417 percent from the field and season with 280 total and an average of 112 per ranked second for the Mules in points. game shooting 505 percent from the field. i

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Muir holds three Colby records in tlie bneaststroke Vallaly was honored as an All-NESCAC McGowan, a tri-captain, lead the Mules in Jenkins scored a total of 248 points (12.4 events: 50-yaid (031.77), 100-yard (1:07.05) and2Q0- selection. Vallaly won three events against many categories this season. He ranked first in per game) and shot 41 free throws to rank sec- yard (2:28.45). She also was named to tlieAll- Bates College Jan. 24: the 50-yard free points (327 total, 14.2 per game), assists (76 ond for the Mules in both categories. His NESCAC squad. Muir took seventh in the 200-yard (0:25.39), the 100-yard free (0:54.46) and the total, 3.3 per game), steals (41) and free throws three-point percentage was .347 and he accu- breaststroke at tlie NESCAC championships. She also 200-yard free (1:57,58). She won the 200-free (45). McGowan also ranked second in three- mulated 19 steals and 38 assists. Jenkins also begins competition at line NCAA Giampionship versus Bowdoin College Feb. 7 and the 100- point percentage (.379), He was named tallied 89 rebounds (4.5 per game). Meet today where is she seeded 17 in Division IH in free versus Wesleyan University and Trinity i- NESCAC Player of the Week Dec. 1. the 100-yard breaststroke. College Jan. 31.

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¦I ' ' ¦ ¦ . , - . • ' ' ' this week Men's hockey season ends in NESCAC semifinals Saturday in spor ts FRIDAY, MARCH 12 scored on a two-on-one break with ERICA AYOTTE • Men's and Women's Track By help from Richard Masucci '06. SPORTS EDITOR N.C.A.A. championships The score remained deadlocked @ U.W. Whitewater throughout the second period and into • Men's and Women's Skiing the third until the Mules went ahead The men's hockey season ended @ N.C.A.A. championships for the second time in the game. Saturday as the second-seeded • Women 's Swimming Bantams defeated Patrick Walsh '05 scored at 6:25 off Trinity College N.C.A.A. championships of a pass from Brian Chisholm '04. the Mules 4-2 at Middlebury College @ St. Louis, Miss. Nate Stanglein '04 also assisted on in the New England Small College SATURDAY, MARCH 13 tournament the play. Again. Trinity avenged a Athletic Conference • Men's arid Women's Track loss marks the sec- Colby goal quickly when only 26 sec- semifinals. This N.C.A.A. championships onds later John Halverson '07 tied the ond consecutive year in which Colby @ U.W. Whitewater Bantams in the semifi- game at two apiece. has lost to the • Women's Swimming lost to Middlebury 2-6 in At 8:28 Adam Ladd '07 scored the nals. Trinity N.C.A.A. championships game-winner from a face off in the the championship game on Sunday. @ St. Louis, Miss. Middlebury will make its tenth con- Colby zone. Ladd then added an insur- ..• Women's Lacrosse ance goal at 15:33 during a Bantam 7 secutive N.C.A.A. tournament appear- 12:00 p.m. power play to make the final score 4-2. ance when they host the Wentworth vs. Middlebury College in the Division The Mules will graduate six seniors Institute of Technology • Men's Lacrosse this season: Kearns, Chisholm, III quarterfinals March 13. @ Middlebury The Mules were the first to get on Stanglein, Nick Meintel, Judd ° Women's Tennis the scoreboard at 12:42 in the first Moldaver and Ross MacMillan. ECHO Fll£ PHOTO @ Middlebury invitational Colby finished the season with a period when Captain Evan Kearns Men's hockey lost to Trinity in the NESCACsemifinals for the second consecutive season. ' • Men's Tennis 14-7-4 overall record and a 10-4-4 '04 tipped a shot.from Todd O'Hara @ Middlebury Invitational '06 past Trinity goaltender Doug conference record. The Mules had "We're obviously extremely disap- tives, we fell short pf our ultimate goal play of our six seniors. They'll cer- Kiselius '05. However, Trinity the third-ranked scoring offense (113 pointed with the outcome of the sea- in the playoffs and for that we can't be tainly be missed next season." answered less than two minutes later goals), scoring defense (66 goals) son.," Bayley said. "Though we had a satisfied. Many of the positives we did when the Bantams' Ryan Stevens '05 and penalty kill (83.8 percent). solid regular season with many posi- have this year are attributed to the Track teams compete in ECACs; leaders head to nationals in Wisconsin

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The men's and women's indoor track teams participated in the last meet of their season this past week- end at the ECAC championships at Bowdoin College. Some individuals, however, will travel to nationals, which will be held at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater March 12 and 13. For those advancing to nationals, the meet provided one last opportunity to com- pete before facing competition from all over the country. Four athletes from the men's team qualified for ECACs. Captains Xavier Garcia '05 and Patrick Harner '05 each competed in the long jump and the 55-meter dash. Garcia took third NOAH DALAZS/THE COLBY ECHO Tito Hot Sauce and the Space Cadets battle their opponents in a fierce broomball game in Alfond Arena. place in the long jump while Harner took fifth , with leaps of 22 feet 5.75 inches and 21 feet 11.75 inches respec- tively. Both were season-best jumps. Nat Brown '04 also ran his season- best in the 1,500-meter run, taking seventh place with a time of 4:00.77 despite being ill. Meanwhile, Jason Foster '06 broke his personal record and met tire national provisional standards in tlie weight throw, finishing in fifth place with a throw of 54 feet, 1.25 inches. Coach Todd Coffin said, "Jason just keeps throwing better meet after meet; his confidence is growing, as is ,, iii i i nn ..i.i ^ . ..-i.T i inr..n .. ir,.- J I 1 . n...... his mastery of the event." Harner ['11010 COURTESY OF TODD COFFIN added "He had amazing focus for this Jess Minty '06 will compete in the 800-meter run at the N.C.A.A.s. meet and had set his goal at 54 feet and rose up to meet it." Captain Caroline Minkoff '04 placed feet, 8.75 inches). Emilie Coulson '06 The men finished 14 of 36 teams. third in the weight throw with a dis- also competed in the high jump, fin- Coffin was happy with the team's fin- tance of 51 feet, 1.75 inches. ishing 14. ish considering the group was so small The women sent two relay teams Coach Debra Aitken said, "We were and noted that they finished ahead of to the meet. Their 4 x 200 meter relay only concentrating on final perfor- such rivals as Williams College, comprised of Nora Gouge '05, Ivica mances and gearing up for nationals." Bowdoin, Trinity College and Petrikova '07, Captain Teresa Lcyro The women's team will send three Middlebury College. '04 and Captain Karima Umninh '04 athletes to Nationals, including The women's team sent n Inrgcr was disqualified for going out of n M'mkolT f or the weight throw who is squad and finished 11 of 38 tenms. passing ?,one during a hnndoff. The currently seeded 12, Ummah in the Captain Rebecca Evans '04 was distance medley relay team (Bcsty high jump where she is seeded 10 and impressed with the team's perfor- Littlcficld '07, Evans, Jess Minty '06 the triple jump where she is seeded 9 mance: "Many of our athletes contin- and Alexis Hcimnnn '07) had their and also Minty who is seeded seventh ued to have strong performances this second-best time of the senson and in the 800-mctcr run. Aitken said "Wc weekend." finished eleventh. arc hopeful that all three could come Kristcn Davis '07 competed in her Ummnh swept the high jump (five back ns All-Americnns." second pentathlon of the senson, tak- feet, 5.25 inches) and the triple jump ing eighth place nnd winning the 800- (37 feet, 9.25 inches), as well as tak- mctcr run portion of the event, while ing fifth place in the long jump (16

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