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College Voice Vol. 21 No. 1

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1A cappella groups hold year's first . concert in Harkness Chapel. See page 5. A College Tradition Since 1976 Friday, September 12, 1997 Volume XI • Number 1 Connecticut College, New London, CT Former college administrator fired saying that the funds, totalling $2 Esposito alleges million dollars to date, have been misuse of Toor used properly by the college. Warnken was quoted in theDay say- Cummings gift ing that "her will does authorize that the funds be used for other pur- by Dan Tompkins poses." NEWS EDITOR Matthews responded publicly to the articles by sending a letter to the Acollegeadministratorwas fired campus community on August 26 on August 5 amid allegations of stating that Esposito's "decision to misuse of funds by the college. -send a fax to the Attorney General or Craig Esposito, former director of to file grievances against his super- planned and major gifts, was fired visors played no role in the decision four days after a grievance he filed to terminate his employment." Pilato by Evan Coppola/Photography Editor at Conn was turned down. Claire Matthews also look a position on K. Matthews, vice president for the allegations of misuse of funds in Finished Product development, states that. Esposito the letter and with The College Voice, Liz Lee '98 examines the exterior of the newly renovated Park Dormitory. was fired for failure to meet the repeatedly affirming the fact that the expectations of his position. allegations were baseless. "We have Esposito has filed suit against proven to our satisfaction that it i~ the college. His attorney, Ronald absolutely unfounded," she said: Former dean Gertrude Noyes '15 dies Lasky, says that the suit resulted adding that there "are no behaviors from Esposito's feeling that his on the part of the college that would lege archives following her retire- Courtesy of College Relations She also studied at Harvard Univer- rights and the law were violated. warrant this attack." ment. sity and Oxford University. He added that he plans to file addi- Esposito, who had worked for the After a brief stint teaching En- "Gertrude was a beloved mem- Gertrude Noyes, who viewed the tional suits alleging that Esposito's college for seven years, was demoted glish at the University of Illinois, ber of our community," said Presi- opening of Connecticut College as discharge was jjJegaJ. in Jate October of J 996 for poor denr of the CoJJege Claire L. a child in 1915, entered as a fresh- she returned to her alma mater and The termination, said Matrhews, performance reviews. In April of taught in the Department of English Gaudiani '66, who was a student man in 1921 and retired as dean of was a result of poor performance 1997, he again received poor re- thecollegein 1969,diedMay ======during Noyes' tenure as dean. ratings over a two year period, and views for the new duties he had been "With her keen intellect and 13 at the age of 91. occurred after several attempts assigned. For the third time, by as "With her keen intellect and wide-ranging interests. she Born in New London on were made. with the help of exter- many supervisors, an external con- wide-ranging interests, helped her students develop May 18, 1905, Noyes spent nal consultants, to rectify prob- sultant was hired to evaluate both a love of learning and a most of her life in the coastal [Noyes] helped her students lems Matthews saw in Esposito's Esposito's performance. At the per- desire to contribute to the ad- city, Her 40-year dedication develop both a love of learning work. The college "cannot termi- fonnance review in April, Matthews vancement of their communi- to Connecticut College be- and a desire to contribute to nate based on a grievance without said that Esposito was very abrasive ties." gan on October9, 1915, when exposure to losing a lawsuit," said and informed her that if his salary the advancement of their Gertrude McKeon, Marga- she attended ceremonies Matthews, adding that the allega- and position were not reinstated he communities." - Claire Gaudiani ret W. Kelly Professor Emeri- marking the opening ofCon- tions of fund misuse had no bear- would file a grievance. tus of Chemistry, and a resi- necticut College for Women Lucas Held, director of college dent of Waterford, said, "To ing on the termination. and the inauguration of Col- Esposito's allegations that the relations, said in a statement issued. from 1929 to 1945, before serving her friends, her loss is like an oak lege President Frederick Henry H. college is misusing funds from the totheDay, thatthecoliege had "done tree falling in the forest." Sykes. She graduated with highest as dean of freshmen from 1945 to estate of Joanne Toor Cummings not only what is appropriate. but its "She was a wonderful dean while honors in English in 1925, with the 1958 and dean of the college until were made public through a fax he actions will withstand the closest I was president," said Rosemary college's seventh class, and went on her retirement in 1969. She was sent to theNew London Day and scrutiny," Held also characterized to earn a master's degree and Ph.D. promoted to full professor in 1954. the termination as a "difficult per- See NOYES. puge JR the Attorney General's office on in English from Yale University. She continued to work in the col- the day of his grievance hearing. sonnel [decision) based on on peri- Esposito alleges that the college is odic reviews:' misusing the funds from the An original grievance hearing set Creativity is focus of Convocation Cummings estate by using them to for early June was postponed when support the Toor Cummings Cen- Esposito took a three week vacation, Maureen McCabe received the first by Dan Tompkins metaphors from Mel Brooks' ter for Studies in the Liberal Arts Upon his return, he took several sick John S. King Faculty Teaching NEWS EDITOR Spaceballs and words of wisdom (CISLA) program. days, and Matthews went on vaca- Award. Cited for being consistently from an e-mail phenomenon com- Wayne L. Warnken, the execu- tion delaying the hearing until Au- . recognized by students for her in- Palmer Auditorium was the site mencement address attributed to tor of Cummings' will, disagrees, gust I. credible ability to reach students, of yet another beginning at Conn, Kurt Vonnegut. McCabe is a professor of Studio this time of the 1997-98 academic Seniors whooped and cheered as year, and with it, the beginning of a Foreman took the podium and en- Art. President Claire L.Gaudiani then new campus-wide theme. The fo- treated them to "Make some noise," bestowed honorary degrees upon cus of Convocation, and of the year a request they heartily honored. renowned documentary filmmak- here at Conn, will be creativity. Foreman then drew upon his knowl- ers Judy Crichton and Ric Burns, This 83rd Convocation of the Col- edge of the comedic to pursue a whose creative styles have capti- lege, held on August 28, was ashow- metaphor involving the hero in vated audiences, with PBS's The case of the creative talents found Brooks' sci-fi spoof. Relating his American Experience, and the here at Conn. As the class of 1998 stretched metaphor to the year's American history classic filed in, marshalled byTim Hebda, theme, Foreman rhetorically stated documentaryTheCivil War. smatterings of conversations re- that he thought quoting Spaceballs Crichton and Burns each spent membering past convocations could in front of about 800 people was a about 15minutes relating stories of be heard. fairly creative use of his time. their careers and bringing home a The highlight of the evening for Two awards were then given to point raised by President Gaudiani many was President of the Class of Conn faculty members. Janet in her initial remarks, "There is no 1998 Sam Foreman's address. Gezari, professor of English, was Plwto by Evan CoppolalPlwtography Editor Laughter rolled onto stage as Fore- awarded the Nancy Batson Nisbet Film producer Judy Crichton speaks on the need for creativity in her see CONVOCATION, page lit man advised the senior class using Rash Research Scholar Award. Convocation address on August 28. 2 NEW FACES, NEW PLACES Marc Zimmer appointed McEver joins the office

Associate Dean I of Student Life by Rebecca Libert wound up with the much esteemed I. by Mitchell Polatin Marc Zimmer PUBLISHER ASSOClA TE EWS EDITOR position of dean, Zimmer explained that .. Dean Ifill was leaving, and Scott McEver invites me into his to meet with them all at some time Marc Zimmer, associate profes- they wanted somebody to fill in for office. and theftrst thing / think is: sor of chemistry and associate di- the year, so basically I slipped into or another this year. Zimmer's re- giraffe. From photographs to art- sponsibilities will include assisting rector of CIS LA, has taken on yet it." work 10 small plastic toys, this man students with their academic prob- another position at Connecticut Zimmer is enjoying his time as has the largest cotlectionof, giraffes lems, and their academic petitions College. Zimmer is now an associ- dean, yet he is looking forward (0 I've seen in one room. With a very ate dean at the college, temporarily returning to the classroom. Zimmer to the faculty, and helping students shy smile, he tells me that he has replacing the current associate dean, has no classes for the entire year, find fellowships and scholarships. always liked giraffes, and they are Roberto Ifill. who is away from the and therefore he now realizes how Zimmer explained that he knows his favorite animal. Which leads students will "try to get out of a college for a year. much he truly enjoys teaching. "It's me to the question: Can a man strange," he slowly explained, " I foreign language,"however he whosefavorite animal is the giraffe Zimmer, who was a member of Scott McEver (he search cornmiuec for current didn't think I would miss it {teach- knows that for the most part the every grow to love a camel? Conn Athletic Director Ken ing] that much." After a long pause students will be unsuccessful in their Scott McEver has joi ned the Con- McBryde from the University of Zimmer continued, "It's like I'm attempts. He will also be faced with necticut College staff as the new overcome. This is his first full time Massachusetts-Dartmouth, was in- missing a whole generation." students attempting to circumvent director of student activities and position, and his first administra- terested in becoming a dean, how- For his year as dean, Zimmer can the General Education require- the College Center. The position tive position out of admissions. The ever he had another position in mind expect a variety of problems from ments, yet it already looks as if was vacated by Mark Hoffman in things that make Connecticut Col- before he was approached for the the students he oversees. He will be Zimmer is very capable of hand ling the spring of 1997 and filled tempo- lege a desirable school 10 attend are position of Associate Dean. forced 10 deal with students' aca- the responsibilities of Dean. rarily by William Intner '96. the same things that make it chal- "Actually, "Zimmer explained, " demic problems. as well as their Zimmer will not say much of his McEver received his undergradu- lenging to administrate, said "I was initially interested in the personal problems, which may in future plans, but you can be sure ate degree in Sociology and Psy- McEver, specifically citing Conn's position of Dean of National Stud- fact hinder their education. they will include teaching. Zimmer chology from Houston Baptist Uni- selectivity, Honor Code, and diver- ies, but they decided that they Zimmer estimates (hat he has met explained that he has no further versity in Texas. After graduating, sity of students. He also said that wanted to hire from outside of the with "30 to 40 percent" of his interest in becoming a full time dean, he spent four years working in ad- coming into the position now is college." students. In all Zimmer oversees because he does not want to "give missions before moving on to earn difficult, because people were very When asked how he eventually about 400 students, and he expects up teaching." his Masters of Education in Col- pleased with Mark Hoffman's work, lege Student Services Administra- and adding to orchanging his work tion at Oregon State University. may be hard to accomplish courte- Working in a student Iife office is ously. In this issue ... a welcome change from admissions McEver is looking forward to work, said M'cEver. "Admissions seeing the Honor Code in action. NEWS------is sort of roadrunning work," he "At first glance it seems just awe- Page 1 said. "Student life gives me more some," he said. "An overriding Esposito fired of an opportunity to develop rela- code like that - but 'seeing it in Former dean Noyes dies tionships with students over the action will be fascinating. How Creativity focus of Convocation course of four years." does it play out? Does it effect Zimmer appointed Dean McEversaid that while he is look- student interaction?" McEver said ~1cE"er joins Student Life ing forward to his new job, there are Lewis becomes Provost several obstacles he will need to see MCEVER. pllKe IR Beyond the Hill Employee profile SOA takes on new issues Campus updated to Ethernet Construction Update: David Lewis becomes Student team teaches web News column See page 6 r-Boarc seeks involvement Conn's new provost Construction Update. Harris/Park ------A&E Page 7

A cappella concert Succeeding Professor Robert Vuocolo directs arts programming Proctor, the Margaret W. Kelly Pro- Macbeth in the Arbo fessor of Chemistry, David K. CD Reviews Lewis, has been appointed Provost Film Review and Dean of the Faculty. Book Review Proctor resigned from his posi- Faculty art exhibit tion last spring after serving for Rock Theater presents Macbeth eight years in the administration. in the Arbo: See page 6 For six of those years, Proctor, a professor of Italian, had served as founding director of the prestigious FRESHMANFOCUS------CIS LA program. He spent another Page 11 two years as provost and dean of the David Lewis faculty. He has now returned to OPINIONS/EDITORIALSteaching. Page 15 Lewis came to Connecticut Col- Search Committee chaired by Pro- lege in 1995, having worked at fessor of Theater Linda Herr. Colgate University for 26 years. Claire Gaudiani, president of the ------MEET SGAEXEC.There Lewis served as chemistry college, commented that "David Page 17 department chair, director of the Lewis brings a wide range of aca- division of natural sciences and demic and administrative experi- SPORTS----- mathematics, and associate dean of ence to this position ... I know that Page 20 the faculty. Lewis earned his un- his approach to issues helps to reach dergraduate degree from Amherst quick decisions and effective out- McBryde appointed Athletic Director College and his PhD. in physical comes. His understanding of and Men's soccer chemistry from Cornell University. commitment to shared governance Men'sX-Country He has published 46 papers indi- will ensure that through his work Women's X-Country vidually andjointly, many with stu- with comm ittees, department chairs, dents. faculty in all ranks, students, and Lewis was selected after partici- staff, we will continue to strengthen McBryde appointed as new pating in a series of interviews con- the opportunities available to Con- ducted by the Advisory Commit- Athletic Director: See ase 20 tee, senior administrators, and the see LEWIS, pllKe IR

7 r------~~N~E~~~S-=-.:.=:..:..::~----ITHE COLLEGE VOICE ••• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, /997 3 BEYOND THE HILL Up to 200,000 A TLANT A - Federal health of- who was helpi ng to remove the flow- estinian suffering over actions taken President Al Gore's visit to their ficials Thursday reported the sec- unclaimed accounts ers. "Everyone is OK so far, but it's by Israel's right-wing government temple which raised $100,000 in ond case in a month of infection quite distressing." and reasserted U.S. support fortrad- apparently illegal donations. with deadly staph bacteria that re- possible Boy Scout Matthew Huddleston, ing occupied land for peace. Testifying to the Senate Govern- sist the powerful antibiotic most aged IS, added: "It's an awesome But she repeated herdemand that mental Affairs Committee, Man Ho and Yi Chu of the Hsi LaiTemple in often used for treatment. LOS ANGELES - Two years af- sight, seeing all these flowers. Ijust Arafatcrack down on the "dastardly Hacienda Heights, California, ad- The Centers for Disease Control ter Swiss banks said they had fewer can't believe my eyes." acts" of militant groups behind the mitted destroying guest lists and and Prevention (CDC) said a New than 800 unclaimed Holocaust era Fresh Ilowers will be distributed Jerusalem attacks that have killed other documents and altering checks Jersey hospital patient was diag- accounts, they are now poised to to old people's homes in London. 20 Israelis since the end of July. after questions about the event were nosed last month as being infected reveal that up to 200,000 accounts Blooms thathave died will be turned "I think that we have a long way raised in the media. with a strain of Staphylococcus may have been found, informed into compost to nurture new plants to go," Albright said at ajoint news Man Ho said she did so to spare aureus that showed intermediate sources said on Thursday. in Kensington Gardens, already the conference with Arafat in the West Bank town of Ramallah. the temple from embarrassment. A resistance to vancomycin, an anti- The sources, close {Q both the focus of thousands of people's de- third nun, Man Va, also testified to biotic often used as a last resort Swiss Bankers Association and Jew- sire to mourn and remember the "So far we have managed to get the committee but was not involved when other drugs fail. ish groups involved in the search, princess. agreement on the fact that terrorists Similar strains with reduced sus- said banking authorities were ex- "I'd have liked the ashes of the are terrible but we have not, I thi nk, in changing documents. The hearing represented a clear ceptibility to vancomycin were re- pected to announce soon that be- flowers put in a casket beneath a yet been able to see what the best political danger for Gore's presi- poned in a Michigan dialysis pa- tween 100,000 and 200,000 un- memorial to Diana," said night-club methods are to get the peace pro- dential hopes, especially coming a tient in July and in an infant in Japan claimed Wosld War Two accounts owner Andy Martin. "But I suppose cess back on track," she said. day after the Justice Deptartment last year. The patients were being belonging to Swiss citizens were as compost they will help to give "I think I still have a great deal opened a 3D-day review into his treated with other drugs still effec- still in their banks. life to other flowers." more work to do." fund-raising activities from the tive against the bacteria. The announcement could come Albright later went into a meet- White House. That process could "Patients who have these strains as early as next month, the sources ing with Israeli Prime Minister Ben- lead to the appointment of an inde- may require a higher level of van co- said. jamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Weld seeks U.S. pendent investigator. myein toeradieate their infections," The new figure could be between She began a debut tour of the CDC epidemiologist Dr. Michele 10 and 20 times higher than the Middle East on Wednesday with Senate support Pearson said. figure Swiss bank officials gave Israeli-Palestinian peace prospects "We've been fortunate, some- earlier this summer after an exhaus- bleaker than at any time since Arafat WASHINGTON - President U.S. Supreme what, in that some of these strains, tive hunt In June, Swiss bankers and Israel's late leader Yitzhak Clinton's embattled choice for U.S. at least in New Jersey and in Michi- announced that they had aboul2,OOO Rabin sealed the Oslo interim peace Court refuses to ambassador to Mexico, William gan, have remained sensitive or sus- unclaimed foreign accounts, many accords four years ago this week. Weld, said Thursday he believed ceptible to some other antibiotics," ofthem belonging to Jews, and about block California the full Senate would vote to con- she said. 20,000 unclaimed Swiss accounts. firm him if he ever got beyond the Health experts have been warn- The Swiss published the names law roadblock of Sen. Jesse Helms. Mother Teresa ing that excessive use of vancomy- of the foreign account holders in Helms, the conservative chair- WASHINGTON - The Supreme cin could lead staph bacteria to de- newspapers around the world as man of the Senate Foreign Rela- covered with Court Thursday allowed a contro- velop increased or even total resis- they finally bowed to international tions Committee, continued to Indian flag versial California law that elimi- tance. pressure that they make the names refuse the former Massachusetts nates affirmative action programs public. governor a hearing based largely on Among those named were many his view that Weld has been too soft CALCUTT A, India - Soldiers to remain in effect. Jews, the mother of the current U.S. The justices rejected 3: request by on illegal drugs. draped the Indian tlag over Mother No breakthrough in ambassador to Switzerland, a hand- Teresa's body Thursday as guards ecoetition ctcivit rights groups and Helms has agreed (0 committee ful of Nazis and collaborators and members' requests for a meeting to took position around the corpse in a the city of San Francisco for an Albright Mideast people who had lived at the same discuss the impasse, set for Friday, solemn ceremony marking the start emergency stay halting enforcement address since the war and could but said Weld would nol be on the of military honors for the revered of the law until the high court de- mission have been contacted. agenda. nun. cides whether to hear the case. The World Jewish Congress Senate Minority Leader Tom Dozens of nuns kept vigil in a The Supreme Court turned down RAMALLAH, West Bank - U.S. (WJC), which has been in the fore- Daschle, Democrat of South Da- semi-circle inside St Thomas's the stay request in a brief order, Secretary of State Madeleine front of the effort to get the Swiss to kota, said his party would unite Church as eight military officers, without any comment or dissent. Albright said Thursday she still had cast off their strict bank secrecy behind the Republican nominee and all brigadiers or generals, carried The action means California can "a long way to go" towards ending laws. said it has been informed by added that he found "a good num- India's saffron, white and green flag continue to implement the law, . a Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking the banks that the number of un- ber of Republicans who want to ina slow march towards the body. which went into effect only last crisis deepened by suicide bomb- claimed Swiss accounts would be support him as well. This is far from Four officers lifted India's tri- week because of the legal battle. ings. dramatically higher than originally over, and in the end I think he's color, folded its lop and bottom, The law, Proposition 209, was Emerging from three hours of estimated. going to win." and gently laid the nag across the approved by California voters in talks with Palestinian President Weld made the rounds of Capitol missionary's body, from her chest November by 54 percent to 46 per- Yasser Arafat, Albright voiced un- Hill on Thursday and told reporters to bare feet. cent. It bars the state and local gov- derstanding for what she called Pal- Diana's flowers he would stand ready to testify on The ceremony initiated military ernments from granting preferen- estinian suffering over actions taken Friday, if called. honors that will culminate on Satur- tial treatment based on race or sex by Israel's right-wing government being removed "I'll either be there or I' IIbe in the day with a state funeral and national in public employment, education and reasserted U.S. support fortrad- building. At a very minimum, I'll day of mourning. and contracting. ing occupied land for peace. from palaces be available to the committee," Three military officers stood at The court's action only covered But she repeated her demand that Weld said. The panel will meet in a attention behind Mother Teresa's the request for a stay, and does not Arafat crack down on the "dastardly LONDON- The delicate task of small room in the Capitol. head near a burning candle and a involve the separate, pending ap- acts" of militant groups behind the removing millions of floral tributes Asked whether he felthis chances golden cross bearing the image of peal by the civil rights groups chal- Jerusalem attacks that have killed to Princess Diana from outside would be good if he could get be- Jesus Christ. lenging the law's constitutionality. 20 Israelis since the end of July. London's royal palaces began yond Helms's objections, he replied, Across the corpse fell the center A Supreme Court decision on "I think that we have a long way Thursday. "I think that 1 have got the votes on of the flag bearing ancient Emperor whether to hear that appeal is ex- to go," Albright said at ajoint news Officials estimated it would take the floor." Ashoka's wheel symbolizing righ- pected after Its 1997-98 term begins conference with Arafat in the West up to five weeks to clear the 10,000 teousness. The soldiers stood at at- in October. If the justices decide to Bank town of Ramallah. to 15,000 tonnes of flowers left tention in a moment of silence. hearthe appeal, the case then would "So far we have managed to get outside Diana's London home at "They will be on vigil through- be scheduled for oral arguments agreement on the fact that terrorists Kensington Palace, Buckingham No breakthrough in out, 24 hours a day," said an anny later this year. are terrible but we have not, I think, Palace and St. James's Palace, where Albright Mideast colonel who asked not to be named. The law resulted in California yet been able to see what the best her body lay before last Saturday's "They will keep changing every becoming the first state to outlaw methods are to get the peace pro- funeral. mission half hour." affirmative action programs, which cess back on track," she said. The flowers will be gathered up have been in effect in the United "I think I still have a great deal by staff of the Royal Parks, Girl States since the 1960s to expand more work to do." RAMALLAH, West Bank - U.S. Guides, Boy Scouts and other vol- opportunities for women and racial Albright later went into a meet- Secretary of State Madeleine Buddhist nuns untary workers. Horse-drawn carts minorities. ing with Israeli Prime Minister Ben- Albright said Thursday she still had and silent electrical vehicles will be jamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. "a long way to go" towards ending destroyed used to transport the flowers. She began a debut tour of the a Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking Work began at StJames's Palace documents Middle East on Wednesday with crisis deepened by suicide bomb- Drug-resistant Thursday and moves to Israeli-Palestinian peace prospects ings. Buckingham Palace and Kensington bleaker than at any time since Arafat Emerging from three hours of WASHINGTON - Two Bud- bacteria seen again Palace Friday. and Israel's late leader Yitzhak talks with Palestinian President dhist nuns told a Senate committee "It was very sad and upsetting," in U.S. Rabin sealed the Oslo interim peace Yasser Arafat, Albright voiced un- Thursday they destroyed and al- said 13-year-old Rachel Goldsmith, accords four years ago this week. derstanding for what she called Pal- tered documents relating to Vice THECOUEGE VOICE ••• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1997 4 NEWS ] SGA takes on new issues for a new school year

by Katie Stephenson groups to focus on each one. Each week at assembly meetings thesena- THE COLLEGE VOICE tors will update SGA on the latest developments and future plans. The 1997-98 school year has Once a month SGA will hold an brought about changes in all as- open forum and invite the entire pects of life at Conn·. One of the campus community to participate biggest changes isth'e role that SGA in a discussion on the issue. will play in the daily campus life of SGA is very optimistic about the students. At the beginning of each changes that can be brought about year SGA comes up with all 'Issues by this year's Issues Project. VP Project,' a list of campus concerns Samantha Shullo said, "I am ex- that assembly feels is important cited about the project, it is encom- enough to warrant attention through- passing issues that are pertinent to out the year. student life on campus and can be In previous years the issues have done by the students." rarely been ones that have any im- Her sentiments were echoed by mediate affect on student life. Due Jim Nahas, a 13 year veteran of Conn food services, is a favorite among Conn students. Senator JoannaBlasi who also said, to this, very few students outside of Photo by DanieUtJ GordonlT1re College \objet' "it [the Issues Project] also deals SGA have become involved in with larger issues that involve the working on the issues. Many past whole campus community." Employee Profile: "The Grill Guy" projects were designed in part to _ President Jay Golub stressed the appease the administration and, de- importance of student involvement spite the validity of the issues, many and support in order to make posi- food service issues frowns upon students were unaware of what they by Mitchell Polatin venient." tive changes on campus. He hu- students leaving the dining halls were and what changes they might ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR Nahas employs a unique method morouslyadded, "I was thinking ....it with anything more than the clothes mean for the campus community. of marking the hamburgers that he might do something if we rob the on their backs. Many students who This year SGA has decided on The new and greatly improved cooks by forming an "x" with the cynics and look all their food." have attempted to take food out of five issues: student/faculty interac- Harris Refectory has raised many charcoal marks from the grill's sur- The first open forum will be held the dining halls, as a result of not tion, an examination of health ser- eyebrows among Conn students, for face. "After a while it gets boring on September 25, and the topic will being able to locate a seat, have vices, school spirit, community ser- the old Harris pales in comparison just nipping them. Imakean"x"on be announced prior to that night. faced nothing less than a full body vice and interaction with New Lon- to the innovative, sterile, frozen tun- them, like in a Tic Tac Toe game. Weekly SGA meetings are held cavity search, as they see don, and awareness issues. The dra that is the new one, Thursday nights at 7:00 prn in the their perfectly good food get awareness issue includes: financial Harris is run by a large 1941 room. The student body is thrown into the garbage. aid, library and computer labs, army of people which puts invited to attend all meetings and In addition to extra seat- sexual misconduct, and dorm com- together three meals a day "I just like working on vocalize any questions or concerns ing, the final expansion of fort. for students who choose to they might have about the topics the grill and talking to Harris is rumored to include In order to insure that all of the bra ve the arctic temperatures included in the Issues Project. in exchange for a wide vari- new food stations. Among issues are gi ven constant attention, ety of food. An army's the students." the food stations being con- senators have been split into smaller strength is often defined by -Jim Nahas sidered is a pizza bar, a pasta the common soldier who bar and a special cook mak- rarely receives much praise, ing stir-fry dishes for the stu- and likewise, Harris main- dents. tains its share of unsung heroes. It's just something to play around However, Nahas does not con- Jim Nahas, known to most Conn with. Otherwise it could be any- cern himself with the political de- students as the "grill guy," is a 13- body making the burgers." tails of Conn food services. "I just year veteran of Conn food services. The expansion of Harris is not yet like working on the grill and talking AmongNahas' numerous duties are complete, for there are still many to the students," he said in a giddy cooking in the kitchen and working more improvements on the way. tone. "Ijust like to cook." the new grill in Harris. Seating accomodations in the din- In an attempt to remedy the over- Nahas, one of the pioneers of the ing hall have been a problem on crowding in Harris, the dining hall vegetarian dining facility in Smith, weekends. There simply is not in Jane Addams will now be open is also a big fan of the renovated enough seating for the number of on Friday nights. Harris. "I love it, " he explained. students that Harris has had to "It's bright, open, it has air condi- handle. In conjunction with the seat- tioning and everything is very con- ing problem, whomever oversees Campus updated to Ethernet

by Joshua Friedlander PCs necessitated personal installa- Along with the obvious improve- ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR tion by a campus technician, which ments,the upgrade has caused prob- would allow it to connect to the lems, with students complaining The on-campus communications network via a local area network about having to purchase- ethernet system, connecting all dorms and (LAN) connection. The necessity cards, which allow their computers academic facilities, has been up- for these visits had been noted as a to work on the new system. Espe- graded toethemet. The upgrade was hassle by both administrators and cially those students returning to completed this summer, in time for students. The move to a uniform campus from study abroad, or those incoming freshmen and upperclass- campus system is seen as a marked who simply were not informed until men to adjust to the transition. The improvement, saving time and their arrival, have had to scramble A member of the United Funk Organization poses with David Hasselhoff improved system has speeded up money. to purchase the appropriate hard- at the Student Activities Fair. UFO is returning to campus after a brief campus communications and cre- Additionally, the capabilities of ware, orelse be "left behind" amidst hiatus. Pboto by Kristan LemwnlThe College ",ice ated a standard for all computers the new system make communica- the advances. interfacing with the campus net- tions faster on and offcampus. Con- Despite these few obstacles, most work, effectively eliminating the nections between on-campus com- students and faculty feel that the Do )'011 love spelling and grammer? need for systems administrators to puters allow the transfer of data at improved system will allow for make routine installations to ac- speeds up to 10 megabytes per sec- greater use and utilization of such Are vou interested in copy-editing for commodate diverse system inter- ond. This, in turn, increases the existing benefits as Keyserver"free" the V{)ice? (Let us tell vou, it's funl ) if faces. speed at which computers can ac- software, on-line course programs, The previous system relied on cess data from the internet, via the and web resources, while making so, call Sophie @ x 4959, "Iocaltalk" to connect Macintosh Tl connection acquired by thecam- possible more advanced PfOy:ms computers to the network, and all pus last year. that were previously unfeasire.

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Student team teaches Time for campaign finance reform by Abe George leaders continue to ignore and sabo- Marlboro's best interests are not the NEWS COLUMNIST tage attempts for reform, Yet the public's best interests. web to do homework two parties are keenly aware of the The rule in Washington is the While wading through the dis- growing public sentiment for re- more money you give to an official, by Dan Tompkins Tsigal put together the design tinctions between hard and soft form; Senator Thompson is leading the easier it is to get things done on NEWS EDITOR team of students through Internet money Icame to the conclusion that a campaign finance reform com- your behalf. But who speaks for the newsgroups, With the backing of whether or not Al Gore knew the mittee. At the state. level, Maine groups who don't have money to Fourteen high school and col- JUMBO!, an Internet shareware Buddhist luncheon was a fundraiser recently passed a bill that places a contribute? The GOP hasn't cared lege students who know each other library, Tsigal and the team of is basically irrelevant. It is clear that cap on campaign 'speriding, and for the little guy since Teddy only bye-mail have created a homework experts set about find- the administration has committed other states have bills pending. Roosevelt, and with Clinton occu- World Wide Web site caIled ing "Web links that would help campaign finance fouls: the abuse Still, Clinton, Gingrich and Lott pying the White House it appears as Homework Heaven. The site is an you do homework fast." of the White House as a fund raising are not paying attention to the issue. if the DNC won't either. 11,000 link online academic re- The project went online in mid- site comes to mind. It is equally The DNC's and the GOP's illegal During a campaign politicians search center designed to speed up August at "hUp:// clear that the GOP has raised its fair money-raising scemes are forgiv- claim to represent the common man, and simplify researching on the www.jumbo.com/homework ." share of illegal money, the incident able, however the failure to move but they soon forget who casts the web. The comprehensive site began with a Hong Kong businessman is a toward reform despite the presence votes and focus on who feeds the The original concept came to receiving thousands of 'hils' (vis- good example. Both parties are of external pressures is not. The piggy bank. The public has caught Ed Tsigal, then a student at SUNY its) each day, before the school guilty of raising illegal money and majority of politicians seem to for- on to the scam and is demanding Binghamton, while attempting to year even started in earnest. attempting to hide their infractions. get that they are elected to serve the reform: let's see the "leaders" do research a paper using the Alta The site, organized by subject, Gore's latest miscue is somewhat people, not the re-election bank ac- the right thing. If reform isn't ac- Vista search engine. Tsigal de- each searchable, provides a basic counts. complished now, with Thompson breakdown of academic research forgivable when viewed in this con- scribes the first idea as trying to and the states providing impetus, it text, There are bills on the floor that create a "warp-speed, sweat-free, tools with Civics and Arts, and It is not forgivable, however, that call for the elimination of soft may never come to fruition. time-busting Internet research tool the ability to research more ad- the leaders of both parties have fai led money, the limitations of huge con- devoted exclusively to doing vanced topics with areas such as to act in the name of reform. The tributions, and restrictions on out- The comments of Abe George are homework," US Government Documents. of-state spending. However, the his own personal opinions concern- GOP leadership has downplayed ing a current national/international the importance of such bills and news story. His opinions do not J.Board seeks student involvement necessarily reflect those of the Col- suggested that they may never come after college. Also new to the pro- Monday, Dershowitz will be meet- to a vote. In addition, despite the lege Voice Media Group. This col- gram was a verbal oath taken by the ing with administrators and inter- President's campaign pledge to umn exists to allow students to be- freshmen to follow the code. The national coordinators in an attempt 'place restrictions on campaign come more informed about the situ- I-Board is beginning a new year ceremony was presented as one of to develop a position on issues such spending, he has failed to cooperate ation beyond the hill with more than hoping to help all students better the two most important days in a as plagiarism that will satisfy all with the committee and has repeat- just tidbits. understand the HonorCode, as well Conn student's career. cultures. edly admonished Gore of blame. as their role in making it work. This year's I-Board acknowl- JvBoard's main concern is that The public overlooks the poor Steps have already been taken to edges the idea that the Honor Code the Conn students understand that choices officials make but it should involve all areas of student Iife with is different to every student. Soon, the Honor Code is something that not tolerate politicians who ignore f-Board and its actions. I- Board will be sending letters to all can't be written down. In order to the public will. Reform is needed to According to I-Board Chairman clubs and student organizations on make this idea work, input from the open up elected positions to people SEX, Craig Dershowitz, this year's ma- campus, the purpose being to select student body is needed. According of any economic background and to triculation ceremony was the best a representative from each group to Dershowitz, "We [J-Board] want mi nlmize the power of corporati ons. yet at introducing the importance of who can be called upon by J-Board people fa understand that the Honor Tobacco companies are receiving DRVGS the Honor Code to the freshman to help deal with certain issues. All Code requires thought and active such a great deal because they con- class. The ceremony adopted a new organizations will be included. participation." This year the board tribute outrageous sums to format, including a keynote speaker Also, J-Board will be taking steps hopes its actions will be far reach- congressmen's checkbooks; yet who addressed the role that the ing and representative of the col- AND to get a clearer, multicullural defi- Honor Code played in his life both nition of academic dishonesty. On lege community as a whole. as aConn student and also in his life ROCK'N ROLL!!! Did we get your attention? If you're .- 'J interested in writing for the Voice, call Cynthia @x4289. "Just a little landscaping" Art by Josh Hanson 6 Tf/E COUEGE VOICE •• FRIDA Y,SEPTEMBER 12, 1997 - Construction of the Plex proceeds behind original schedule

by Cynthia Pizzuto According to George, the reno- tive Lambdin/ Wright residents dur. EDITOR-lN~HIEF vations to Park and Harris Refec- ing the housing lottery last year that tory took "longer than planned." there was a chance of the move not Managerof'Capital Projects Steve He said this indicates the "need for occurring, and that living there Was George has con finned that the re- review" of plans for improving the voluntary. While she would be construction of Plex dorms is not rest of the Plex. happy to be in a new dorm for running accordi ng to the anticipated Lambdin Housefeliow Sara second semester, she said, she was Photo by Evon CoppolalPhotography Editor schedule. Wright. which was in- Usilton said she had not heard "one content to stay in Lambdin. Laura Hare '98 sits alone of the new counters in Harris. The tables tended to be open by Winter Break, way or another" about the status of George stated that it was not yet and chairs have all been replaced and booths have been installed in will not in fact be available for Wright for the spring semester. Her determined whether Lambdin or two areas. residents until next fall. This af- reaction to hearing that she would Marshall would be the next reno- fects the predicted transfer of stu- be staying in Lambdin for the entire vated dorm, once Wright is COm- dents from Lambdin in time for year was acquiescent. Usilton said pleted early next year. The "New Harris:" A next semester. that it was made clear to prospec- Happenin' Place Man on the Street: Students comment (If you can pleted. The menu and the quality of the food seem to have improved. stand the cold) The new hot line and the new pastry on the new and improved Park case are nice aesthetic touches as by Christopher Moje well, making the food infinitely by Jessica Rogers tor. The bathrooms are nicer, the -Karen Mitchill '00 THE COLLEGE VOICE more attractive to the eye. Thedeci- THE COLLEGE VOICE living rooms are nicer." sion to serve fast food and deli sand- -Sam Myers '99 :'1 think it's kind of sterile, obvi- Over the summer, renovations to wiches fordinner, as well as lunch, For those students returning to ously it hasn't been lived in. I re- the main campus dining hall, Harris is a welcome change and a wonder- Conn this year one of the first things "I like the aesthetic quality. I like minds me of a hospital. I like the Refectory, were made. Although ful option. There are also the little that is noticable is the migration of the old way, how it had one hallway common rooms ..J don't like the the renovations are not complete, touches such as the new, oddly the construction/war zone to Wright. all around. It's kind of confusing fact that you can walk in an "s" and what has been accomplished thus shaped trays and the larger drinking A close second is the new and im- when you first getto the Iloor, which there's parts cut off because of dorm far is certainly eye-opening. This is glasses. Gone are the days ofrising proved Park. While the freshman room is where. The living rooms rooms. I think it was alot easier evident 10 anyone who had ever several times in the course ofa meal class may not be familiar when you could just walk stepped foot in the "old" Harris. II to refill one's drink. Even the tray with the old Park, they are all the way around the en- has suddenly become a brighter, disposal area has undergone minor still some of the first resi- "I think it's kind of sterile, tire floor ... " friendlier place to eat. One can only changes, such as the snazzy. drop dents of the renovated bui ld- obviously it hasn't been lived in. -Tim Hanson '00 look forward with enthusiasm to slot for silverware. Overall, Harris ing. No longer is it the fa- what is to come. From an improved really is acompletely different place. miliar rectangular shape of [ reminds me of a hospital." - "I like the old Park food selection to new seating, this No words speak louder, theotherplex buildings, nor better. ..The new Park is haven for hungry students gener- though, than those of the student does it match their dingy Tim Hanson '00 like a hospital. it's really ated an assortment of responses from body. From complimentary to sar- browns and oranges, which sterile, and there's not that its patrons. Before these comments castic, from short to quite descrip- were so popular in the six- much atmosphere. I are shared, though, perhaps a little tive, it is hard to imagine what the ties. Instead, students are confronted are phat, and the elevator is wouldn't want to live there ..J think should be said about exactly what outcome of a campus wide poll with a vast stone edifice that seems greal.. ..The rooms are not bad .. J there will be a lot less house spirit; was changed. might be. Perhaps the strongest sen- to conform more to the New En- like the window seat.. .Idon't think every floor is pretty much self To start, Harris has improved its timent, which was echoed by many, gland quaintness of the rest of cam- you can compare to old Park. Old contained ..J didn't really notice lighting, giving it a more open feel. concerned the temperature of Har- pus. Here are student reactions, com- Park was cinder blocks and paint muchofadifference [in the rooms]." The seating has been changed: ris. Nick Asselin '00 put it best ments and thoughts about the near basically, and sound doesn't carry -Tim Lee '98 booths were introduced and new, when he said, "I realize health codes completion of Park's renovation. as much ..." more comfortable tables and chairs require food to be refrigerated, but -Ben Hayes '98 "[It's] much, much nicer...The were purchased. Although seating for the love of God, it feels like a The College Voice: How do you rooms are nicer. The setup's a little capacity has been reduced some- morgue(not that I've ever been in a think the new Park compares to the "I like it in that it seems very screwy, like seven different bath- what, this is only a temporary prob- morgue)." Don Wardwell '00 had old Park and the rest of the plex? sterile, it looks very clean. I espe- rooms on each floor. The hallways lem and will be resolved in the near cially like the window seats .. .! like just kind of end in weird places. The future when renovations are com- see HARRIS, (llIKe /8 "It's good because it's more mod- the little towel racks because that rooms are really nice, and it is ernized, everything works, it's a adds character. But on the other cleaner. it just looks a little friend- little bit cleaner. There's an eleva- hand I don't feel like it fits in with Entrance to Conn the rest of the campus." see PARK, page IS College receives facelift •

by Cynthia Pizzuto college grounds. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Appearance issues will also be addressed with the installation of In an effort to make the area safer better lighting, a new sign, and the for both traffic and pedestrians, the relocation of the memorial garden college's main entrance iscurrently that is now situated in front of Fan- undergoing a makeover. Construc- ning Hall. According to George, tion on the entrance began this sum- the design for a larger, more attrac- mer, coinciding with the renovation tive gatehouse is "close to confir- of Route 32. Steve George, man- mation," pending consultation with ager of capital projects, said that President of the College Claire when thc decision was made a nurn- Gaudiani and Vice President for ber of years ago to upgrade the Finance Lynn Alan Brooks. highway, he saw a prime opportu- "The construction schedule is in nity to deal with the frequency of concert with what is happening on accidents at that site. Route 32," said George. The new The new arrangement of the en- driveway will be completed "within trance will involve a turnoff lane on the next couple of months," he the highway and a driveway lead- stated, continuing to say that the ing to the left so that traffic from the completion of the construction and Photo by Evan Coppola/Photography Editor Dave Wymore·· '98 putts around while Courtney Masiulis '98 reads on the remaining ccuc h i mth e P ar k thi tr d north will not have to contend with the changeover to the new gatehouse noorI Ivmg room. the switchback as they enter the will take place over Winter Break. THE COLLEGE VOICE *** FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER /2, /997 7 )I rts & EVENTS

Schedule of Upcoming A cappella groups return in harmony to Chapel Activities and Events by [ami DeSantis September 1-20 : THE COLLEGE VOICE Art Department Faculty Exhibition The chapel isn't usually the first Featured artist: Andrea place that one would expect to see Wollensak in the Manwaring Conn students flocking to on a Sat- Gallery. urday night. But on August 30, the Location: Joanne Toor usually quiet building was filled to Cummings Art Gallery capacity and al ive with excitement, as students eagerly anticipated the September 1 - November :m : first a capella concert of the year. Connecticut College: Photo- With a burst of energy, the graphs of the First 50 Years, ConnChords began the evening. 1915-1965 Their upbeat performance was a Location: Charles E. Shain great way to start the show, and Library their version of "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls was met with much Friday. September 12: laughter by the audience. Through- "David Smalley: A Sculptural out their three songs, the group put Retrospective" on a typically solid performance, Art Opening - David Smalley, keeping the crowd interested in their sculptor renditions. Then it was time for the Location: Lyman Allyn Art Williams Street Mix to take over, Museum coming to the stage amidst the great Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. applause for the ConnChords. Eric Long and the Conn Artists (above) stirred up the Cost: Free for CC faculty, But the Mix usually has no trouble chapel's audience at staff, students with 10. holding their own, and tonight was Saturday night's a cappella , ' no di fferent. They got the audience concert. With a stellar clapping & laughing with their take Saturday. September 13 : performance, the Conn "SALT" Home Landscape on the Dave Matthews song "Ants Artists and fellow a cappella Caravan - Arboretum Workshop Marching," as well their rendition groups hoped to draw in new Location: Arboretum of the BeeGces' "Stayin' Alive." members from 'the freshman Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m. The highlight of the show would class. Cost: Free have to be the Mix's final number, entitled "The Walk of Shame." The As comic relief for the evening, Elizabeth Lacey and Wednesday. September 17 : song was a parody of the situation Megan Keith (right) of the that college. students can find them- SO/50: Photographs by Jesse -Williams Street Mix sing sel ves in after random hookups. Nemerofsky HThe W l,llk of Shame." Location: Lyman Allyn Art ~ Their performance left audience

G 'Museum" members eagerly anticipating their Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. new CD, which should be out in isn 't necessarily better, and the au- Unfortunately, the groupdidn 't per- in exposing students, new and old, Cost: Admission free for September. dience enjoyed the performance, form, due a shortage of members. to the wonderful a capella talent on students and staff with 10. Next out, with a decent perfor- although it was not as amused. The This was the largest disappointment this campus. In addition to being an mance that highlighted the talents Conn Artists also gave a decent of the night, as many wondered if entertaining evening, this was also Saturday September 20 : of many group members, were the performance, impressing all with the group will disappear fora while. a great chance for the groups to Tree Identification - Arbore- CoCoBeaux. Impressively clad in the great range many of the group The consensus of many was that the push their CDs, get prospective tum Workshop their customary shirts and ties, their members possessed. disappearance of the Schwiffs members to audition, and prove once Location: New London Hall, songs had a mellow tone, in strong After this performance, many would be adetriment to the acapella more how great they are. Room 112 contrast with those previously per- audience members sat, eagerly scene. Time 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon formed. They proved that louder awaiting the Schwiffs' performance. In all, this performance succeeded Cost: $1 I members, $14 non- members Vuocolo begins as director of arts programming Tuesday September 23 : "Tuesday Night Sayles" Film by Greg Levin her expertise to Connecticut Col- the American Dance Festival, which new methods for presentation to the Festival: "Brother from Another ASSOCIATE A&E EDITOR lege. was a summer dance program that public. This program has contin- Planet" Currently, Vuocolo is the Direc- ended in the I970s and was run by ued and is now in Vuocolo's hands. Location: F.W. Olin Science Jeanette Madeline Vuocolo's tor of Arts Programming and head the chair of the departmen tof dance. As part of this, she would like to see many more students to become i 1- Center Auditorium memories of her first performance of the Arts Initiative, a hefty task for Although the program moved to volved in the arts and the arts r-·,_ Time: 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 as a child might not seem to be the an individual who has yet to work Duke University, Vuocolo is cur- p.m. most pleasant of thoughts: being with a public as young as that of a rently helping with the planning of cess here at Connecticut College Cost: Free forced to dress up as an elephant in college campus. "I don't come from an international dance festival that Perhaps the elephant costume in- a dance recital. Nevertheless, her a teaching background ... I am more would incorporate: more global roots cident was not the best experience for an aspiring artist. But it cer- Thursday, September 25 : love for the arts has never swayed. used to a street public than a cam- into its performances. tainly didn't harm the dreams of The Forum for New Think- A quick glance at Vuocolo's re- pus," she said. One of the many aspects of one of the college's most enthusias- ing: Creativity: Our Human sume illustrates such a love. Pro- Yet perhaps a background like Vuocolo's job is heading the' Arts tic directors. Vuocolo encourages Drama Talk and Book Discus- ducer/Manager of the Whitney hers is just what we need. Vuocolo Initiative, a program started by sion. Museum of American Art at Philip believes institutions like these must Claire Gaudiani in 1959, that added everyone who wishes to give any ideas for anything related to the arts "Creativity" by Mihaly Morris in New York City, Program become very current in their projects curricular improvements (such as to contact her (her extension is 5069 Csikszentmihalyi. Director for the Council on the Arts and strongly supports development new course studies and developing and her office is right down the hall Michael Adelson, Director for Cortland County in Cortland, of the college's relationship with relationships with other organiza- from the box office). Location: Hood Dining Room, NY, and Assistant Director for The outside institutions. She sees the tions), capital ventures (improving Blaustein Kitchen Center for Video, Music, way the New London community faculties to the arts on campus), and Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m. Dance, Performance, and Film in and Connecticut College interact as New York City, she has always a fascinating process with a lot of Cost: $10 per lecture enjoyed working with different potential. Currently she is looking New and Consignment Bikes 154 Williams St. types of artistic media, including into ideas about using television Parts and Accessories New London,CT 06320, USA music, dance, and visual and per- and radio as possible methods for getting the arts into the minds of Thursday, September 25 : forming arts. Terra Cyclery However, with the recent cutting already busy students. "I feel one Christsong: A Musical Drama One Planet - One Race of spending on the arts becoming a must become a cultural citizen and Liturgy. A Gift to the College FELIX A. ORLANDO get involved in the arts if that is Community and Community of country-wide trend, Vuocolo, like many other artists and producers of what interests you ... part of being New London. her time, felt that the future of arts incollege is to see what is important Location: Harkness Chapel production lies within the heart of to you and then doing it." Time: 7:30p.m. Fax (860) 442-0287 Other programs Vuocolo is think- Tel. (860) 443-7223 Cost: Free the younger generations, on college campuses. So she decided to bring ing about include ideas involving , 8 THE COUEGE VOICE ••• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1997 .Arts & EVENTS Macbeth lacks power in the Arboretum

by Shana Grob need 10 shout, being outdoors and A&EEDITOR without very much of a sound sys- tern, bUI Macbeth lost some of his A'!>une who's never been terribly depth in sounding as though he was fond of Shakespeare's Macbeth, I constantly enraged. In fact, the approached the Flock Theater'spre- only moments when I was truly scruation of the play in [he Arbore- convinced of Macbeth's weakness turn with much apprehension. I did and fear were in his scenes with nOI cxPCC( to gel much more out of Lady Macbeth, whose presence was the bloody tale than what I got from so powerful that Conway's perfor- it when llirst read the play and saw mance was necessarily downplayed. the movie version of it. However, Outside of the lead roles in in some respects I was pleasantly Macbeth, I was sufficiently pleased surprised by th~ performance I saw by the other players in the perfor- on Sunday night: mance. The Wyrd sisters were cre- I give DelinaChristie(whoplayed atively cast as a triplet that spanned (he role of the conniving Lady three different age groups, and they Macbeth) credit for a great deal of were captivating, as well as mysti- my satisfaction. The Flock Theater cal and eerie, thanks to excellent Flock Theater presents Macbeth in tbe Arbo. could not have selected a better costuming and special effects. In actress (0 play the part of (his vil- addition, the roles of Banquo and Jaincss. She spoke her lines with a Macduff were well cast, with Jimi "I Hope, 1Think, IKnow" that Oasis' cunning sneer and a foreboding evil Egan and Scott Russell.respectively, in her voice; craftily and seduc- doing justice to the pride and honor tively. she convinced the audience that was innate in those characters. of her incredible determination to I was most impressed with the Be Here Now is a mixed bag attain her desires. final scene of the play in which by Sam Foreman Gettin' Beller (Man!!!)" and the song out with a bang. I was not fully convinced, how- MacBeth's attackers emerged from excellent "Fade In-Out," aren't Another pleasant surprise on Be ever, of the sense of confusion and Birnam Wood to take over THE COLLEGE VOICE weighed down by the excessive Here Now is the difference in Liam tragedy which Dave Conway, play- Dunsinane. Thesccne was uniquely Oasis, Be Here Now: 3 1/2 stars length, but others likeNoel' s "Magic Gatlagher's voice. His distinctive ing the role of Macbeth, displayed. and admirably performed, taking (out of five) Pie" and the excessively perky "All yet incredibly annoying nasal whine Conway's performance simply great advantage of the very appro- Around the World" really get bor- is almost nonexistent. His voice seemed less believable than priate and useful natural surround- I've got this t-shirt from the Rock ing and repetitive with their lengthy has gotten deeper, more gravelly Christie's. Rather than altering his ings which the arboretum provided. 'n Roll Hall of Fame that says "If sing-along ends. (Will Liam sound like Tom Waits lone to clfccti vcl y convey Therefore, I was as pleased as can it's-too loud, you're too old" on the These problems tend to over- in 20 years? Only time will tel I.), Macbeth's transitions from reflec- be expected by a performance in back. I think I'm getting old, be- shadow the fact that this batch of and stronger, as evidenced by his lion to lurmoil to despair to insan- which I did not particularly care for cause Oasis' newdiscBe Here Now songs is very good. They're the belting out of "Fade In-Out." ity, Conway persisted in shouting the portrayal of the lead role. sounds just too darn loud for its own sonic middle ground between the On other tracks, it seems like all of his lines. Perhaps he felt the good. overly pop sound of (What's the Oasis are going through the mo- For this new set of songs, Noel Story) Morning Glory and the hard- tions, retreading melodies and sen- Gallagher and co-producer Owen edged britpop of Definitely Maybe, timents. "My Big Mouth" sounds Morris have reinvented Phil and it's a very pleasing, hummable like the title track from (What's the Spector's "wall of sound" produc- combination. The opening track Story) Morning Glory, and "Stand tion technique for the 90's, with and first single, "D'You Know What By Me" and "Don't Go Away" are mixed results. In its original incar- 1 Mean," is a mid-tempo arena rock two very similar attempts at a des- nation, the wall of sound brought perate love song, in the sonic all the instruments together, cre- Listening to the song, with its dueling vein of past hits like "Cast No ating a loud, pulsing, powerful acoustic and slide guitars, soft tambou- Shadow" and "Roll With It." listening experience. It worked . rine and bongo drum percussion, one I Hope, I Think, I Know" is great for people like George gets the image that it could have been catchy, but un memorable. Harrison and Ronnie Spector. recorded on the front porch of some The songs aren't bad, it's just but it doesn't work well for the backwoods shack. that they're nothing new. brothers Gallagher. Because the The biggest disappoint- sound is so compact, the songs suf- song. The lyrics are filled with ment is the overly sappy "AIl fer, with Liam's vocals and the lead somewhat nonsensical references Around the World" and it's sym- guitar many times being overpow- to sixties rock - "The blood on the phonic reprise to close out the al- ered by the raging rhythm section. tracks [Bob Dylan] and it must be bum. The melody and the message The wall of sound also robs the mine/The fool on the hill [The seems like an attempt to recreate the songs of their subtlety. A hit like Beatles] and 1 feel fine." But in the Beatles' "All You Need is Love" "Wonderwall" from (What's the instantly singable chorus, the for the 90's. It's hard to digest that StOfY) Morning Glory is so effec- Gallaghers are sure that "All my tune with lyrics like "All around the tive because the sparseness of the people right here right now/They worldlY au' ve got to spread the arrangement lets the terrific melody know what I mean." word/Tell them what you heard! take center stage. Most the songs Other outstanding tracks include We're gonna make a better day." on Be Here Now are as subtle as the great, mellotron-tinged love As Slated earlier, the song clocks in being struck in the head with a song "The Girl in the Dirty Shirt," at over nine minutes, and it repeats sledgehammer, and it's really too "Be Here Now" that has a melody the chorus for the last five, making bad, because it will tum many people that sounds like you already know it very easy to skip. The George off of this otherwise fine disc. it, and the rousing rocker "It's Martin-esque symphonic reprise of The songs have one majorquality Genin' Beller (Man!!!)." The best the tune at the end of the disc is pure that unites them - they're all very Goodbye, tax forms. Hello,TeleFile! song on the disc is, without adoubt, pomp. Skip it, too. long. The shortest track clocks in at the eerie "Fade In-Oue" Listening The songs on Be Here Now show Thi. year, millio .. will file th.ir tox rel.rn. by pho.e- just under 5 minutes, and the long- to the song, with its dueling acous- why Noel Gallagher is probably the est, "All Around tbe World," is a "in9 T.I.FiI., 0 Ire. service Irom the IRS. Th. "II " ... y lie and slide guitars, soft tambou- best songwriter working today. The ond rel.nd. ore I.. t. Check your mail lor a T.I.FiI. bookl.t, good nine minutes or so long. I rine and bongo drum percussion, music is melodic, fun and it gets guess that the success of the seven- one gets the image that itcould have only better with repeated listening. and-a-half minute trippy closer of ~...fiil Deprtmenl of the Treasory been recorded on the front porch of This album will definitely whet fans' ~_ Internal Revenue SeMce iiiTeleFile (What's The Story) Morning Glory, some backwoods shack. Liam It's free. U's rut. It works. appetites for more, but the long http:// ..... iu.lIltr.u.!ov "Champagne Supernova," gave Gallagher's vocals are muted to a songs and over the top production Noel the freedom to write songs of near whisper at times until he lets will probably win Oasis few new more epic length. Some songs, like loose a near primal shout and the ones. "D'You Know What IMean?" "It"s full band kicks in and sends the /

1\ = / THE COLLEGE VOICE ... FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1997 9 .Jlrts & EVENTS Liks bring some hits from the West

by Greg Levin cated. ''Tha Alkaholiks" were aa- that becomes a bit tiresome by the ASSOClA TE A&E EDITOR up-and-coming group of hip-hop last few stanzas. The song "Funny artists that came out with their first Style" has a great beat that uses a CD five years ago, surprising many familiar sample and great lyrics to Looking at some of the album with their innovative style of beats keep one's finger off the skip but- titles that have come out over the and integration of 'sound effects ton. last few months, the biggest names never sampled by artists before. The true flavor of the album such as Puff and Wyclef have pro- Their second album; "Coast II enters into it with the last few songs, duced, one is likely to question the Coast," was certainly not a disap- starting with "All Night," which odd disappearance of a normally pointment, continuing their defjn]- . uses , excellent outer space-like rowdy crowd: where has the West tive musical oddities and adding samples and traditional wording to clever lyrics, to make some smooth keep one's head moving. "Rockin' liiilliii coast gone? flows. '. With The Best" brings back a style ADVISORY Search no more, the Liks have reminiscent of styles found on their "'d1filfl!!l'I entered the end-of-summer scene "Liquidation:' has just recently with the release of their new CD, corne onto the scene, edging out previous album, and the jogging "Liquidation." onto the fringes of summer before beat is fast enough to keep even the Although fans of their past al- other giants like Busta Ryhrnes, most hard-core individuals happy. bums might raise an eyebrow at EPMD and LL Cool J are released "Contents Unda Pressure" shows theirslightly skewed style, the sound in early fall. A quick listen to this itsel f to be one of the better songs on is not any softer nor any less intoxi· CD will give you an idea that the the album, starting out with an in- Liks have, after drifting Eastward teresting, Public Enemy-like intro. for some of their inspiration through Some other songs, including "Off their first two albums, looked back the Wall" and "Likwit Ridas," re- Hunters are hunted in "Das Boot" West for a quite a few of their new mind the listener who rap and hip- songs. But the majority of their hop's parents are, and from where this voyage, and it shows in his ship falling down to the bottom of tunes still have a heavy Eastern inspiration continues to be taken. by Sam Foreman character. He rarely speaks (I think the sea. Miraculously, the ship sur- flavor, and the majority of their Funk anQ its Flavor is evident in THE COLLEGE VOICE Arnold Schwarzenegger had more vives its descent, and is able to stay guests are from the BaSI, including these tunes, and depending on your lines in "The Terminator"), but is together despite being about 100 Keith Murray, Nas, 01' Dirty Bas- tastes, will have you at the very Das Boot: 4 112stars (out of five) present whenever anything goes meters deeper than the hull can tard and LL Cool J. Songs like least smiling for what it is. down and helps out wherever he handle. "Tore Down" and "Killin' It," are Fans often complain that the There's no fresh air, you can. They're running out of air excellent walk-paced rhythms, with trend these days in the world of the sleep with 43 of your closest friends After one last night of and running out of time. Can they members l-Ro, E-Swift, and Tash hip-hop artist is to "sell-out," to in cramped bunks, there's water wine, women and song, the crew fix the ship and return to the surface along with help from the Loot Pack makean album based on where they everywhere, and death could knock packs up and heads out to sea, wav- before they run out of air? If they do and Xzibit spitting lyrics on the see the road to the cash flow rather on the door at any minute.' This is ing goodbye to an ecstatic crowd. resurface, can they avoid the allied beat. than building on traditional rap the claustrophobic and fright- fleet above? The following Then comes "Feel the Reel." As rhythms and styles to create a piece. ening experience of watching scenes are powerful, indeed. : the Liks say themselves, they can- A few of this summer's releases, director Wolfgang Petersen's These men are out of luck, not make every song hardcore, but (like ... achem ... Craig Mac), have 1981 opus "Das Boot" is like. The film is intense, cut of hope' and are wailing to "we definitely ain't making any soft been more than just a disappoint- Newly remastered on video, die. The stress and psycho- sh*t." Which, true to their word, is ment. But the Liks have yet to join this Oscar nominee is ready to engaging and well logical terror are almost too not too soft, but not hard core enough this group, and for this fact alone be discovered by a new gen- acted, delivering much to bear. The ending of for anything more than homework, they should earn some points. the film is explosive and in- eration offilm buffs and movie powerful emotions and "Hip Hop Drunkies" is a song The album is indeed a good one, fans. credi bly powerful, deli vering that has been on the airwaves since but fans of the Liks have seen better Clocking in at about a potent anti-war the antiwar message with the late spring. A guest who seemed things come from the group. Un- 3 1/2 hours, the prospect of message. force of a two ton weight. destined to join up for a rhyme with less you're on a very liberal budget, watching "Das Boot" is daunt- Stylistically, the most op- the Liks, Wu-Tang's very own 01' perhaps you 're' better off waiting ing. Heck, some seminars pressive element of the film Dirty Bastard, partners up with the for some of those other giants to aren't that long. And, boy, 3 II is the feeling of intense claus- trio to create ami Idly amusing song emerge later this fall. 2 hours of a movie . it's got to be Once at sea, they spend along while trophobia in the sub. The V-BOAT' pretty boring to be that long. looking for an enemy to encounter. can't be more than 12 feet Petersen's talent as a director (he Without seeing action, the high exu- across, and with it beingonly also helmed "In the Line of Fire" berance of the crew turns into in- one level deep, you really and "Air Force One") shines through tense frustration. Release comes feel like there's no place to in that he never allows you to look when they first encounter a British go. In every shot that isn't a WELCOME BACK I at the clock. The film is intense, destroyer. Intending to launch a close up, there are at least engaging and well acted, delivering torpedoes and sink to the safety two or three people on STUDENT SPECIALS I powerful emotions and a potent anti- undersea, they are taken by surprise screen. It takes a war message. by the destroyer which saw their crewmember Jess than one I "Das Boot" is set on a periscope above the waves. V-96 minute to run the length of $5.50 Domestic Pitchers I German V-BOAT in 1941, during survives a barrage of earth shaking the ship, When the officers $5.00/hr. Pool $1.25 Drafts the height of World War II. V-96, depth charges launched by the de- are eating together, people stroyer, but the crew is rattled. have to ask permission to with a crew of enthusiastic, young NEW RENOVATIONS but inexperienced sailors and a 30- Further along in their pa- pass down the corridor, forc- Introducing 18+ Thursdays r year old war weary captain (Jurgen trols, V-96 bumps into a convoy. ing those eating to get up Prochnow), sets out to patrol the After sinking twp of the three sup- and out of the way. The Live DJs perform House music Atlantic for British supplyconvoys. ply ships with torpedoes, they are officers have their own upstairs Their mission: to destroy anything chased out of the area by another bunks, but other trying to make its way past them. British destroyer. The destroyer crewmembers share bunks- The crew is joined for this launches more depth charges at the while one is sleeping, the voyage by Lieutenant Werner V-BOAT, rattling the ship and crew other is working. In addi- GROOVE AT LUKE'S (Herbert Gronemeyer), acorrespon- to its core. Nearly sunk in the tion to that, all the men on dent for the German Navy's news- attack, out of torpedoes and run- board share a single toilet. paper, who's been sent along for the ning Iowan fuel and hope, the crew At the beginning of the voy- ride to write a propaganda piece for decides to lick its wounds and head age when the food for the Monday Night Football- Free food & $1 drafts the paper about this V-BOAT's vic- home. trip is being loaded on, one tories at sea and its valiant crew. On their way, the ship gets of the crew remarks, rightly Thursdays- 18+ Dance Party 21+ Downstairs We see the film through his eyes, new orders, giving them a path home so, that "they gave us more Friday & Saturday- Live bands downstairs through the British controlled Strait room for provisions than to and that's beneficial for the audi- DJs upstairs 21+ ence. As he himself doesn't know of Gibraltar. They plan to slip in shit!" about everything going on, things underthecoveroffogand night, but Warisfear. Wads are explained to him by other are surprised by an allied air strike also waiting. These two crewmernbers, and that helps clue and more depth charges. In V-96's things occupy a lot of screen Show this ad for a free hour of pool! the audience in to tactics and ship haste to escape, instruments break see DAS BOOT, page 10 , practices. Werner is an observer on and lock into position, sending the 10 THE COUEGE VOICE ••• FRIDAY, SEYfEMBER 12, 1997 .Jlrts & EVENTS Danticat's krik? krak! hatches a new voice from the Caribbean In her second published book, showing Haiti as the land where the krik? krak!, Edwidge Danticat "Massacre River" can flow without brings forth nine short stories both irony into the "timeless waters" of polished and raw, presenting arrest- the "endless seas." ing and poignant images of Haitian Loosely linked by blood, women through recent generations. all of the stories' primary charac- Following hard upon the heels of ters are female, yet the vivid pic- Breath Eyes Memory,herresound- tures Danticat paints are accessible ingly successful first novel, Danticat to readers of both genders. The tri bu- has returned to the familiar short lations of a sugarcane family in "A story format to further explore the Wall of Fire Rising," and the des- dichotomy of Haitian life; terrible perate desires of a childless woman, violence and cruelty mere steps who gains and loses what her heart away from each other describes the most desires in "Between the Pool thin line upon which many Haitians and the Gardenias," are universally must walk. Danticat illuminates that relevant. Oppression and poverty line with deftness unusual for one are [coked upon in the same breath Professor Ted Hendrickson poses with one or his many prints on display in Cummings as part of the Faculty so new to the literary arena. as is the triumph of a real American Art Exhibit. Photo by Kriskllll..nuwnlT1le College Voice Originally from Haiti her- passport and the joys of a marriage self, Danticatdraws easily from the proposal, wrapped in pink and green rich cultural background of her is- - pink for romance, and green for Faculty Art Exhibit shows creativity land, giving an cmprecedented view hope "that it might work." of the oddly foreign world of vodun By the final story, that by Christopher Moje gelatin silver prints entitled are delicately pleasing, some more and Papa Doc Duvalier. Although greening hope is what remains after THE COLLEGE VOICE "Niagara Upper Rapids" and remarkable than others. And finally, not an overtly political book, krik? the abuses of people and power "Niagara American Falls," as well David Smalley displays some inter- kIllkl approaches the strife Haiti have been washed away. Danticat The faculty art exhibit, currently as displaying some from his "Fly esting holographic type pictures has endured through the kitchen ends her narrative with the asser- on display in Cummings Art Gal- Fishing for Striped Bass" series. entitled "Moving Picture II" and doors of Port-au-Prince and the tiny tion "Because of course, once you lery, is comprised of various works These photographic representations "New Dream." More specifically, hill villages. The author proves her- remember, you always stop look- of art by members of the Connecti- of some rather scenic images are they are lenticular prints from digi- self equally able to deal with the ing." Thankfully, she has remem- cut College Art Department fac- visually pleasing. Pamela Marks' tal file. The technology here is mes- swinging boughsofbouganvillaand bered, but has not stopped looking. ulty. The works encompass many works involved indefinite shapes or merizing and aesthetically amaz- the mistreatment of women impris- And, if we are lucky, Danticat will different artistic styles, from water- splotches of color. Herabstracr "un- ing. oned for being "Iougurou,' - be looking at remembrances, both colors to mixed media. These prod- titled" pieces are undoubtedly works The many different artistic styles witches-, that borders upon the personal and cultural, for a very ucts of each artist's creativity show that have a deeper meaning. Timo- exhibited in the faculty show are sadistic. Danticat is quite at home long time. what a widerangeoftalentis present thy McDowell's pieces, including in the department. "Twice Between" and "Wave," are The featured artist is Andrea visually striking, although they lack "Das Boot," ctd. Wollensak. Her "Global Position- some excitement and definition, continued from paKe 9 ing # I" and "Global Positioning requiring the viewer to look at the time in "Das Boot" to make the mg. When the watchman sounds stroyer sails by overhead, they can #4," which were Novajet digital piece a number of times to fully viewing experience as terrifying alarm, the bulk of the crew practi- do nothing more but lie in wait. prints, are intriguing. The digital appreciate it. as the story itself. Before they cally flies to the front of the ship to Did it drop depth charges? If so, imaging gives the pieces added Peter Leibert displays some encounter their first action, the give it more weight to dive with. when will they go off? If and depth, while adding a certain ambi- mixed media pieces, such as "Cloud crew becomes more and more We see the action the way the crew when they do go off, will it sink guity to them.The video which is Generation Machine," as well as tense, almost waiting for the other does - from inside the ship. The being displayed, entitled "Global some selected ceramic pieces. His our ship? The fear is paralyzing shoe to drop. When they first only external shots ofU-96 in battle Positioning #1-#4," which is de- work is a nice contrast to the rest of and the silence is deafening. encounter the enemy, the crew is are to show the detonation of depth scribed as a video installation of the art displayed. The pieces break The idea of watching a 3 both excited and afraid. Yes, charges. Because the viewer can't computer generated animations, is up the monotony of wall hangings 1/2 hour movie in German (with they're finally getting some ac- see what's going on, it gets all the an accompaniment to these pieces. and add more texture to the display. subtitles) about old submarines tion. but with that prospect comes more tense to watch it. The only This 42-minute tape adds motion The same could be said of Maureen might scare most people away. If the chance of their own death. way they have of knowing what's and depth to the printed digital im- McCabe's work. Her mixed media you can get past the fear of foreign The battle scenes them- going on in the waters outside the ages, making them more visually works, on slate and wood, such as films many people have, you'll be selves are extremely intense ship is through sonar, which can potent. In this age of advancing "Veronica," jump off the wall and treated to, honestly, one of the adrenaline rushes. The use of technology, the collaboration be- make their presence known and alert them to another ship's posi- finest films ever made. hand-held cameras adds to the feel- tween art and computers is particu- appreciated. tion, but nothing more. As a de- larly appropriate. Barkley Hendricks' watercolor Ted Hendrickson displays some paintings, such as "Lovers Leap,"

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by Peter Gross THE COLLEGE VOICE

On August 23, Conn officially welcomed its most selective fresh- man class onto campus. The 39 percent admittance rate was the low- est in the history or the college. This is a full three and a half points below the previous record of 42.5 percent, held by the class of 1%8, and more selective than the class of 2000's 42.7 percent. Another record set by the fresh- man class was the highest number of students enrolling in the early decision option. The 149 freshmen First year students get their first taste of the College Bookstore. who made up their minds early was a 20-percent increase over last year. The main reason that the college To read or not to read? You do have options! was so choosy when dealing with this year's freshman class was due by Joshua Friedlander ever is easier), and there's no reason would be wise to examine the alter- used sparingly as a way of breezing to the increased number of appli- ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR why, time permitting, one shouldn't native ways of reading for content through long-winded authors who cants; 3687 competed for 447 read all the required texts. But is without having to read it all. feel the real material is of secondary places. In fact, an applicant pool It's only your second week here time permitting and are all texts In brief, the three methods used importance to their extensive intro- this large was only seen once before and, four to five hundred dollars required? Yes and no. Conn stu- with greatest frequency are as fol- ductory paragraphs. Used sparingly, in the college's history. poorer, you have dragged back to dents, more than most at other insti- lows: the "graze and chomp," "skim- skimming resembles pasteurization: Dean of Admissions Lee Coffin your room enough books to start tutions, are expected and encour- ming," and "keyword" approaches. killing off useless phraseology and feels that the consistent increase in an impressive bonfire. For some, aged to participate in the commu- Graze and chompinvolves fore- tangential thoughts while leaving applicants (17 percent over the past the answer is simple: shove th~ nity, and to learn by doing, not sight. Before you crack open a book, the real content tasty and refreshing two years) is due to an increased books into a corner, settle down merely by reading. So unless you're know what you'll be expected to (or something). awareness of Conn, sparked by an with a bag of Doritos, and put satisfied with living vicariously learn. If you have specific ques- Finally, the keyword approach increase in the size of the admis- Sonic the Hedgehog into the Sega through your roommate, tions in mind when you begin, you'll limits its user to an impatient web sions staff. The staff increase al- Genesis. Others spend every wak- house fellow, or the cleaning staff, know which sections to skip and surfer: browsing content only to lowed the admissions office to ing hour taking scrupulous notes, this would entail leaving your room which require the most attention. find the next useful hyperlink. Only double its visits to high schools, annotating their texts, popping from time to time. Reading about George Washington use this method if you find yourself stopping at almost 700 around the Valium like it was Pez and pray- Keeping this in mind, itshould be Carver's two million uses for the in a bind. Rapidly skimming the country. The admissions office set ing to the deity of their choice that obvious that it probably isn't pos- peanut may be interesting, but in text, one would pick out key words its own record this year, interview- Professor X will be wise, kind and sible to read everything, and per- the long run, his ties to the Tuskegee or phrases, write them down and ing 2906 students, with 66 percent forgiving. After all, is it really haps not even desirable. But before Institute may be all that you'll have move on. One might even desire to applying for admission. possible to read everything? you jump to the conclusion that all to know for the course. Prioritize find definitions for these terms in The class 01'200 I includesseven Should you even try? your assigned reading can be put off what you have to learn and what the glossary, if it would take to long valedictorians, seven salutatorians, Of course, we're all here to be in favor of reviewing the "Chapter you'd like to learn. Obviously,read- to read explanations in the text. and 29 Lawrence Scholars from 32 educated (or assimilated, which- Summaries" shortly before a test, it ing about what interests you is the Again, this method is not so great if states and 29 countries. best way to learn, but time con- you're interested in actually learn- straints can make this unfeasible. ing something. In terms of effec- Skimming is probably the most tiveness, this method equates nicely Matriculation adds 482 to Conn abused method utilized. Skimming with the oft-repeated and futile at- should not mean reading every fifth tempts made by high school juniors word, letting your eyeballs float to "shore-up" their vocabulary skills by Mitchell Polaiin Conn student's life, conceding that After Gaudiani' s speech, Craig overthe page, or nipping pages like by starting at "A" in the dictionary ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR "perhaps the most important day is Dershowitz'99, J-Boardchair, made Johnny 5 and whining "Input' In- and working their way down graduation." She went on to ex- up for lost time with his rapid fire pull" In fact, skimming should be through the alphabet. To the uninformed listener it may plain the importance of commit- speaking technique. Dershowitz, have sounded like the college's ment in one's life. She explained having encountered many cases of much esteemed president, Claire that students must "make acornmit- foolish behavior while serving on Gaudiani, was speaking to the mcnt to the Honor Code, to J-Board, such as students having a United Nations General Assembly theirselves, the community and tra- stripper in their room with a keg in last week, when she touched upon dition." the bathtub, stressed that "ignorance issues such as landmines and envi- Gaudiani went on to relate a and stupidity are not reasons for ronmental pollution in her speech "true" story, in which a prospective violating the honor code." 10 the class or 2001. However, student's rather offered to build the Dershowitz went on to touch Gaudiani was simply welcoming college "anything" upon his son's upon many important subjects in a the freshmen to Conn during the admission. Discouraging the mor- Conn student's life, while pointing annual matriculation ceremony, in als that promote such activity, the out that all Conn students must which all of the incoming freshmen rest of Gaudiani's informative "maintain a certain level of trust" sign the school's Honor Code. speech stressed the importance of while they attend Conn, and hope- Gaudiani began her speech pro- "integrity and social responsibil- fully forever after. claiming that "matriculation is the ity," while citing the problem of second most important day" in a "corruption all over the world."

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It pink pJeather, and two Boston area (except for the one in Drew's room wide game of "Capture-the-Bag. kegs after they lose a game, Conn students determined that there The College Voice is a non-profit because at least they have beer nuts Where do we sign up, Jayr That way, they win all the time. was not only strength in numbers student-produced newspaper. and everybody knows your name, The J-Board has also undergone Brilliantguys, those rugby play- Editorial offices are located in the some changes. The biggest being but also much satisfaction. You Crozier-Williams Student Center. and they're always glad you came) ers. Let's learn from them. Jamie Chisholm. It is now our dirty birds. Advertising schedules are available and 2. that it would be far cheaper Ana why just brownies and Well, that's it for this week, so upon request. Letters to theVoit;e for us to buy $10.99Genny Ice 30- opinion that there are now more beverages? Is it not a hallmark look for us next time because we will be published on subjects of packs at theevercarding Grand Spir- convicted felons on J-Board than ofConnecticu't College to take a interest to the community. The might even mention your name or its than one honey brown at the have appeared before it for the past good idea and expand on it? To deadline for all letters is Thursday something. If anyone has any sug- at:'l p.m. for the following week's evercarding Crobar. twenty years. show strength in the face of gestions, comments, etc., you can issue. Because of the volume of But enough bar chat. We really We feel it necessary, in such a adversity? To innovate, if you find Paisan sitting in front of Plant mail and other considerations, we just want to welcome everyone back den of exorbitant diversity, to speak, will. We should sacrifice the cannot guarantee the publication of somewhat, on our summertime oc- pounding brunos and yelling at mascot of the school that beat any submission. We reserve the to Conn. If you have not noticed, or cupations, if only to shame those of freshman women with the rest of right to edit for clarity and length. you're a freshman, or you're on the us. It would be an all-inclusive the riffraff from his dorm. How- All submissions must be typed. Blats staff and don't get out much, you who sat around on your fat event. The Larrabee crowd ever, Slyder might be harder to con- double-spaced, signed, and include many things have changed on this asses eating Ding Dongs and Ho would scream with primal plea- a telephone number for verifica- tact, as he just got a new job, work- campus over the summer. First of He's all summer. Paisan is now a sure, and Blackstone would be tion. Opinions expressed in the card-carryingmemberofthe Team- ing for the city. Editorial are those of the College all, C. R. Klewin actually built a drunk with joy, as the blue and Voice Publishing Group; those white handled ax, wielded by expressed elsewhere in the paper The new Harris kitchen our mascot, Joe Camel, came are the opinions of the writers and down upon the Colby Mule. do not necessarily reflect the views I am glad that I went to the new I went to the new Harris kitchen The pot washing machine is more Crazy? Not when you think of this paper. Harris kitchen to learn how to run Office (860) 439-2812 on Monday, August II, 1997, to efficient than washing them by hand. about it. Animal sacrifice ties the two new pieces of equipment. It Fax (860) 439~2843 learn how to run the new equip- It goes upto 190 degrees to sterilize right into the themes of civil is partof my job to run these ma- Founded 1976 ment: the new pot washing machine the germs. society in a global community. David Stewart (founder) The buttons on the garbage dis- chines on a d~ily basis. Fernando Juan Espuelas-Asenjo, and garbage disposal. After being And if you are nodding your (Publisher 1986-1988 & shown what to do by a nice woman, posal are color coded for easier us- head in confusion, bear with President, Fund) age. For instance, the red one is to Edwin Card Brian Field (Publisher Emeritus) Beverly, I found them both easy to me, it will be all clear soon. We Jeffery S. Berman (Publisher start it and the green one is to stop it. Connecticut College Employee run. would gain a new understand- Emeritus) Sarah Huntley (Publisher Emeritus) ing of how different cultures Jon Finnimore (Publisher resolve the build-up of stress Emeritus) India Hopper (Publisher Emeritus) inherent in any major loss, and April Ondis (Publisher Emeritus) we would bond as a community Jen Levan (Editor in Chief Emeritus) while doing it. If Connecticut Aly McKnight (Managing Editor College became the kind of Emeritus) Copyright © 1996, The College school where new, innovative Voice Publishing Group. All devices such as animal sacrifice Rights Reserved are employed, I don't doubt for email: ccvoicewconucoll.edo a second that Connecticut Col- lege students would wear the school colors with pride. How about it, Claire? It's got tradi- tion, and innovation. What more could you ask for?

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.-_. -.- - _ .. , .. - .. _ , ..--_._------~-~---_..•._._-- THE COLLEGE VOICE ••• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12,1997 17 [ MEET SGA EXECUTIVE BOARD - • • • Julia Greenleaf '00 Cathy Brush '99 • • Major: Sociology Minor: Philosophy and Government • Major: Modern European Studies SAC Chair • Presidential Associate Job: To provide entertainment not only in terms of parties • Job: Take care of miscellaneous jobs as well as keeping the but also culturally minutes and the financial records for the SGA Exec Board Favorite Vegetable: Lettuce Favorite Vegetable: Carrot Favorite type of shoe: Sneakers Favorite type of shoe: Birkenstocks Wears a watch: No Wears a watch: Yes Policy on hats: No Policy on hats: No Favorite color: Yellow Favorite color: Green Goal: To increase the diversity of activities on campus while Goal: To ensure the Exec Board accomptishes all it wants, maintaining a high level of entertainment for all students while running as smoothly as possible •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • Sara Meyers '98 Jay Golub '98 • • Major: Government Minor: Art History and Philosophy Major: Government/Sociology SGA President Chair of Residential Life, Chair of Board of Governors Job: To help all the students Job: Responsible for housing concerns Favorite Vegetable: Onions Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli Favorite type of shoe: Bare feet Favorite type of shoes: Platforms Wears a watch: Yes W h N ,I ears a wate: 0 Policy on hats: Only when it's cold _ Policy on hats: Occasionally Favorite color: Navy blue Favorite Color: Black Goal: To bring SGA back to student issues and concerns Goal as Chair: To bring more house unity and a diversity of campus and dorm-wide programming ...... ••...... ••...... •.•...... L_-'-======:: ,...... •...... ~....•.••.... Craig Dershowitz '99 Claire Brennan '99 Major: Child Development Chair of Academic Affairs Job: Represents students' academic needs to the adminis- Major: English/Sociology tration J-Board Chair Favorite Vegetable: Lima beans Job: To enforce, interpret and educate about the honor code Favorite type of shoe: Sneakers Favorite Vegetable: Tomato Wears a watch: No Favorite type of shoe: Nike Policy on hats: Baseball hats Wears a watch: Yes Favorite color: Periwinkle Policy on hats: Yes Goal: To make academic concerns more accessible to Favorite color: Navy blue students and to make my position and the advisory boards Goal: To make J-Board the realization of the promise that it is. more public and productive •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • Sam Shullo '99 • Jed Georgitis '00 • • • Major: German and Asian History • Major: Governmentrrheater SGA Vice President • Public Relations Director Job: To make sure clubs get the money they need • • Job: Keep the campus aware of what's happening Favorite Vegetable: Non-Canned French Cut Green Beans- • Favorite Vegetable: Carrot Favorite type of shoe: Converse Chucks • Favorite type of shoe: Nike Airmax Structure Triax • Wears a watch: No • Wears a watch: Yes Policy on hats: No • Policy on hats: No Favorite color: Orange • • Favorite color: Red Goa!' Not going broke • Goal: To meet the Spice Girls (Posh in particular) • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Jennifer Trudel '99 • •• New 1997-1998 College Voice playing Major: Child Development • Parliamentarian • cards! !! Series one available now. See Job: Keeps order atSGA meetings and organizes cornrnittees • Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli • upcoming issues for new batches of trading Favorite type of shoe: Flip-flops • Wears a watch: Yes • excitement! Policy on hats: No • Favorite color: Azure • Goal: To scale down Parliamentary procedure in order to • make meetings more accessible • • Photos by Evan Coppola/Pllotography Editor •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

"They're notjustfreshmen, they're people to take advantage of" to get up." -outside Cro at JO am

outside Cro "If he weren't so good in bed, I'd kill him," -at the Ultimate game "Ok: so I have these nicknames for the guys I like.:" -Freshman , "I'm like, very poo-poo on ballet" -at the Voice office Picnic "I can pick on whoever I damn well please since I'm not getting "How do you get the platypus to stick?" -outside Abbey House any." -overheard in Smith "Why do they serve breakfast so early? It's like they'reforcing us 18 THE COUEGE VOICE ••• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12.1997 CAMEL, CTD. Convocation, ctd. rrnuinurd fram pl'K~ I Gaudiani also said that the liberal Theater Institute. way ," slated Crichton. "to write a arts tradition can be seen as the Elaine McNally Fitzpatrick, in- creative line that I know of wi thou I telling of stories. that the sciences terim chaplain of the college, be- swimming in (he material before- are the stories of cells, and energy, gan the event by asking for "a hand." Both Bums and Crichton and history and literature are the tomorrow marked by justness and emphasized the need to immerse stories of man. faithfulness." Fitzpatrick was fol- oneselfin material before being able Linking creativity to Conn, lowed by Arthur Ferrari, dean of 10 use it creatively. Gaudiani reminded (he audience of the college, who welcomed the Gaudiani emphasized the key role the Decade of the Arts Initiative, in 447 freshmen, 30 transfers and 5 that a liberal arts education plays in which Conn has begun partnerships exchange students to the college. gaining one a large base pool of with the Garde Arts Center, Eugene knowledge from which 10 draw. O'Neill Theater, and The National

Sam Foreman, Senior Class President, may look like he's giving a Connecticut College Chamber Players raise their own eyebrows with a serious speech, but don't be fooled by appearances. selection by Edgard Varese at Convocation. Noyes, ctd. Harris, McEver, ctd. continued from paRe 2 geted group," he said. 'J:d like to cuntinuedfrom pll~e J access to the professions, and the ctd. that listening to the different ways change that, to bring other students" }, Park Anastos, the college's presi- importance of academic institutions continued from page 6 the Honor Code has been explained into the fold." 'o:",.,.j responding to social change. As I am gathering my notebook dent from 1947 to 1962. "I found this to say about the tempera- to him has been interesting. "Some In 1969, Noyes became one of and thanking Scott for the inter- her supportive and very understand- ture, "It's freezing. You need a people see it as a lofty ideal, whereas the first recipients of the Connecti- view, Iask him how he feels about ing and she accomplished a great snowsuit to eat there." How- others are more specific. cut College Medal, the highest camels as opposed to giraffes. He deal for the college." ever, he did go on to say, "The McEver has several goals over award the college can confer upon points to a ceramic camel on his Noyes' love of the college was food is a lot better. I actually the next few years. He would like to those who have nourished its growth windowsill, and assures me that as well-documented in her 1982 book, enjoy eating there. It's a pleas- work at making student activity and enhanced its reputation. far as animals go, camels are really A History of Connecticut College. ant experience." JenTrudel '99 opportunities available to a broader After her retirement, an endowed pretty cool. And I think: he'll fit in She dedicated the book "To all the wasn't thrilled about the lines, range of students .. "Some things scholarship in her name was estab- players - past, present and future - in commenting that they are too seem only to appeal to a small tar- just fine. lished at the college by alumni clubs the continuing drama of Connecti- long, but she did add that Har- throughout the country. In 1969, cut College." The book traces the ris is "very pretty and more members of the senior class pro- college from its founding in 1911 as sophisticated." While one of Park, ctd. vided in her name a music office an all-women's col1ege in response the additions pleased Amy and studio in the music wing of the catuinued fmm paRe 6 to the decision of Wesleyan Uni- Danna '00, one omission left are possibilities for bad things to Joanne and Nathan Cummings Arts versity to stop admitting women, to her deeply scarred: "I like the lier." happen ..." Center. its acceptance of male students be- booths a lot, but theY got rid of -Tirn lames '99 -Jenn Eaton '00 Noyes published two academic ginning in 1969 and beyond. the shake machine and that's books: Bibliography of Courtesy In a profile of Noyes in Connecti- really disturbing." The booths "I didn't like it because it really "It is vety different from the rest Books in Seventeenth Century En- cut College Magazine in 1993, didn't impress Jay Eno '00 feels like a hospital. Everything's of the Plex ..in terms of structure gland in 1937, and, with D.T. Alice Johnson, dean emeritus of the quite as much, as he pondered, white ... Everything breaks off into and floor plan. In terms of being Starnes of the University of Texas, college, wrote, "If someone were to "What's with the single little branches. It's more like a ho- better, obviously it's a renovated The English Dictionary from weave a tapestry depicting the his- booths?" Overall, the appear- tel. I like the elevator." building. We have a lot of Cawdrey 10 Johnson (1604-/755), tory of Connecticut College, one ance of Harris has been com- -Nicole Bouclier '99 accomodations that the other Plex published by the University of North hright, golden thread would cross pared to "a big McDonalds" buildings don 't, i.e. theelevator ...it's Carolina Press in 1946, and recently its entire length. That thread would or, as Mandy Bowles 'OOputit, "I like the fact that the walls and a very new feeling building. It's reissued. She was the author of nu- belong to Gertrude Noyes." "It looks like The Max from the doors keep a lot of the sound very white; even the floor is much merous articles in professional jour- Noyes, Johnson said, was ahead "Saved by the Bell." And noth- out.. The back of the building is lighter than the typical Plex build- nals on lexicography ,synonymy and of her time in promoting the impor- ing sums it all up better than a very dark ...The other interest is in ing, but I do feel that that's going to dramatic criticism. tance of international studies, the short, but effective statement the Fishbowl, and it's also very change with time ... " importance of women having full from Adam Halterman '00, dark .. .It's the north end of the cam- -Kareerna Scott '98, Park who had this to say about the pus and not many people are out Housefellow "new" Harris, "It/eels better." there ... walking around ..and there

I Answers 10 Lewis, ctd. King Crossword continued from [wRe 2 BURG 01 DO RAT OR AL EMU A P EIR necticut Callege students." L I F E G U Alii 0 SOB NEASC Visiting Team Report. _EARN SOCKS In the coming year, Lewis plans As he has for the last 27 years, SHAN~AT TU_ to focus on building the strength of Lewis will direct student research HOME PANETElA the college's academic programs EBB CE9AM this summer. He plans to continue SOUTHPAW WII SE and creating more opportunities for teaching in the physical chemistry _LEIS BAIITS students to work closely with fac- C HAM PII! C R U 0 course sequence this coming year f]\ON PARAMEDIC ulty. He will give special attention and work with replacement faculLy f'iNC EXAM ROSA to reviewing the an-campus gover- to develop the new laser chemistry tt~ERE B S SIWA N nance processes as suggested in the laboratory. - .. ~,,,,, , . THE COLLEGE VOICE ••• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12,1997 19 SPORTS

The men's cross country team had a strong season last year with a good one-two punch of Matt Santo '98 and Ryan Bull '00, but with only II regular runners, the team was always lacking in depth. After losing captain Josh Wilson and Kevin Glew, it appeared that the team would be forced to rely on a strong freshman class to keep the team's depth alive. So far this year head coach Jim Butlerhas been able to build up a much bigger group with four strong freshmen, a sopho- . more transfer, and three other run- ners not on the regular roster last season. With 16 runners and the top five unchanged from last season, the team can only get better. Photo by Evan Coppola/PllOtograplly Editor Santo is the premier runner on the team and a lot of weight rests on his Women's soccer begins new season shoulders right from the start. He Amanda Baltzley '00 lunges to scoop up a shot at women's soccer practice on Harkness Green. Baltzley has been the Camels' best runner fills the vacancy left by graduated senior starting forward Sarah Dorian, The Camels return with a strong for the past two seasons, and will be nucleus that should lift them up where they belong, the upper echelon of New England soccer. "With such expected to lead the team for one a talented group, the greatest challenge for 1997 will be finding the best combination of players to create more. The team expects improve- another championship team," said head coach Ken Kline, who enters his thirteenth ?eason with a career ments from last year's number-two, mark of 102-62-13, but whose team sputtered to a disappointing 6-5-3 record last season and failed to reach Ryan Bull '00, who edged closer post season play for the first time since 1991. Returning All-New England striker Kim-An Hernandez '99, and closer to Santo with every meet. last season's leading scorer with 23 pointson nine goals and five assists, and Meghan Welch '00, last year's Bull is being shaped into the next second leading scorer, means the forward line is in good hands. Behind them will be a strong midfield, star for the team, which could use a three-headed hydra of juniors comprised of Brooke Wiley, Rebecca Appleby, and Rachel Prouser. A another man in the top group at big stingy defense, spearheaded by senior co-captains Christine Seta and Sara Feinberg, who are joined by meets. fellow senior Anna Livingston and Amy Szegda '00. "With seven returning starters, I have no doubt that After Bull, there is a nice pack of we willuphold our tradition of success and continue to be one of the top teams in New England once again," runners that will all help to make said Kline. meets extremely interesting, start- ing right off with this week's NESCAC Blue-Red- Yellow meet. sta~~~Tr~~!~~gKristie Last year's surprise freshman, Mike Women's X-country Pfaff, is coming off of the disabled by Michael Muller heavy recruiting to grab three fresh- Alcock '98, who should both be list with mononucleosis, but should THE COLLEGE VOICE men from all around the country impact runners and compete for be back in his usual form by mid- that appear to be headed toward spots in the top seven. Moss joined season. Captain Jonah Davis, Ben The Camel women's cross coun- being the number two, three, and the team late last season and never Link, Seth Plunkett, and Adam try team is ready for what head four runners this season. Jordana really got much ofa chance, but has coach Ned Bishop says "might be Gustafson, of Ojai, CA, finished shown great improvement this sea- the best team I've coached in three second to Thomas at the time trial son. Alcock has been injury- years." On paper, the team has earlier this season. She has shown plagued, but if she can overcome improved immensely from last great promise as a dominant runner, them she should be in the varsity season's somewhat mediocre team. and may be competing for the top herd of Camel runners. Sopho- There aren't any Uta Pippigs that spot by the end of the season. mores Danica Kubick and Jess are going to turn the team into an Katrina Pollack, from Kissimmee, Korecki should also close behind overnight success, but with three FL, and Nicole Wilson, from the top-seven. -e I freshmen looking to lock nicely into Cumberland, ME were third and The season begins on September the top five spots, this team has fourth respectively at the time trial. 12 with a tri-rneet with Trinity and turned into a very respectable cross- About the overall make up of the Wesleyan in Middletown. This country threat. Bishop is entering team, Gustafson said that "there is a NESCAC match up is the first-of- I his thirteenth season with the team, lot of potential and depth, espe- its-kind meet amongst the three and despite losing Captain Karen cially among the freshmen [with ConnecticutNESCACschools, and Norenberg to graduation and num- three in the top four]. There is a should be a great measuring stick ber-two runner Kathryn strong middle pack that all can help for the season to come. Coach Photo by Evan CoppolalPhatograplly Editor McCandless, the team looks more each other along which is good for Bishop said "you never know how Salerno: New sports information director solid than in previous seasons. scoring." good the team, is .g,?!ng ~o be until The team is led by captain Latoya Junior Liza Richards, who isonly they actually get out and run in a Mike Salerno standing in front of Becker House, where be works as the Marsh '98, a sprinter at heart, but in her second year of running, was few big meets. I think that we'll be new Sports Information Director, replacing intern Mike King. whose improvement with the cross- in the top-five at every meet last improved from last season ... we'll Salerno's chief responsibilties include alerting the local media about season, and is hoping to hold onto use our first three meets of the sea- Camel sporting events and results, and raising awareness of Conn's country team put her in the top five her top-five position, but will be son to gain the confidence needed athletic program. runners for Conn in every meet last season. Marsh has improved even bauling out with Marsh and the to perform at the prestigious events more this season, but will have to three freshmen for that spot this later in the season." soccer, ctd. fight to remain in the top five with season. Also figuring into the mix such a strong boost coming from continued from page 20 nuts." the younger members of the team. The side opens its season wise, the team plans to employ a Unquestionably the best runner McBryde, ctd. on the road at the Blue Marlin Invi- more Clockwork Orange style. "We last season was Emily Thomas '00, tational against Randolph Macon continuedfrom page 20 walk in you don't have to have two have sixteen players, all of whom who has matured into an excellent and host Virginia Wesleyan in Nor- we'd have to do softball at the or three coats orr." He stressed are interchangeable parts. It's a example for the younger runners. folk, Virginia on September 13-14. same time, which would mean two redoing the weight room and "serv- little bit different sty Ie of play where Thomas holds the distinction of "I feel we have the potential to be a fields and two coaches. I support ing students better" athletically, we'll rely upon a little bit more even having the third-best time ever for a national championship team," said it, it's just a littlefarther down the creating room to house more equip- scoring. I look for games where Conn College woman on the home an optimistic Lessig, who enters his road." He also said that Dayton ment so students have more access we'll give up goals, but we really course. She finished fourth overall 27'" year at the helm with a 212- Arena should get a new roof and to it. "I think you have to have a have focused on offense thus far," at the Connecticut College Invita- 126-25 record. "Randolph Macon heating sometime soon, that it's balance of mind, body, and soul, said Lessig, whose lads traveled to tional last season, and Bishop says and Virginia Wesleyan are both "coming to a point where it needs and that's worked very well for Venezuela for training this sum- that she is even better than last sea- ranked among the tb,p ten in the to be renovated fully, to make it me," said McBryde. It certainly mer. "We're going to be tough to son. south region, so we'll get an early more user friendly so when you has. defend because we'll drive you Bishop must have done some indication of where we 'stand." 20 THECOUEGEVOICE ••• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER~/~2~,~/9~9~7======"iI Athlete of the Week CAMEL Garnering Athlete of the Week honors for Week One is Kim An- Hernandez '99, midfielder for the women's soccer team. Hernandez, who led the team with 23 points one year ago. found the back of the old onion bag twice and added one assist in a lopsided 5-0 away win over lowly Salve Regina. Her:nandez~~d t~escoring on 2? minutes, and tallied again with one mmute rernammg in the half, stakmg Conn to a 2-0 lead. Shortly after halftime, she assisted on tbefirst of two Heather PORT Palin '00 goals. Hats off to Hernandez and the rest of the Camels! McBryde at the helm of the good ship Camel

by Garrell Scheck place or another for QY.er ~ SPORTS EDITOR years," he said. SlOPS along the way have included coachingjobs at In some quarters of the college Rutgers University and Livingston community, there is a perception College, eight years as the Director that administrators are all a bunch of Athletics, Intramurals, and Rec- of fools, and evil too. Whether this reaticn at Ramapo College, and Larry "Bud" Melman-Cookie Director of Athletics jobs at Vir- Crook dichotomy is a valid stereo- ginia State University, Morgan State type is open for debate, but when University, and the University of speaking of Kenneth McBryde, the Massachusetts at Dartmouth. case is closed. The new Director of McBryde's work in the sports Athletics and Chair of the Depart- field started with a dazzling track men I or Physical Education, and field career which he began at McBryde is as solid as they come. Manhattan College, whereheeamed He greets you with a finn hand- bachelor and master's degrees, shake, uses the word "whatnot," is graduating in 1975. While there, a family man, and is honest, so who McBryde wasa six timeAII-Ameri- can argue with that? can in track and field, excelling in McBryde's resume is chock full the triple jump. A two time national of experience in his field. "I've champion in high school, a finalist Ken McBryde, Athletic Director been Director of Athletics at one in the event in the 1972 and 1976 Olympic trials, twice ranked in the you're bad you'll be blamed any- large campus when you count the letic fields so we have some seating top 20 in the world, a member of the way. I had my glory as a track and Arboretum, but at the same time and permanent scoreboards. Asitu- UPCOMING SPORTS World University Games team in field athlete, so I don't mind work- you have ·a family atmosphere, ation where maybe we could de- TUE. 9h6-SUN. 9121 1973, McBryde has seen and done ing behind the scenes." which is good. People are most of velop two good fields for athletics, it all. "I was fortunate God blessed Mcbryde chose Conn for a num- the time genuinely concerned about one of them a natural turf and the me with that gift," he said. WOMEN'S SOCCER ber of reasons, including the ad- you here, while at UMass it was other an artificial turf field with "I had an OJympian female run- only certain people, because it was lighting. That's a goal, something TUE. 9/J6 MOUNT ministrators, the prestige of ner in the 400 meters who had been NESCAC, and the close proximity so large and everyone was always I'd like to see happen." HOLYOKE,4 the American record-holder. She tohis family in New York and New on the go." Longer term goals (defined by SAT. 91'0 AMHERST, ended up making the team, and that Jersey. "I've got a beautiful wife, He did confess to a hankering McBryde as "three, five, seven I 1 was the end of coaching for me, and and my two daughters, and I enjoy for college football, but wouldn't years") include intercollegiate base- Ihaven't coached since." McBryde them. Those are things that are discuss the idea of a Camel gridiron ball and softball teams. "I'd love to MEN'S SOCCER is content to work behind the scenes, becoming more a part of my life, squad. Short terrn goals include see us bring baseball eventually, SAT. 9/'0 AMHERST,' and says the "coaching bug" hasn't which is part of the maturation pro- revamping the weight room and but I want to make certain that we bitten him, and that the travel and cess." His visit also affected his making athletic facilities more ac- can properly support it without bur- WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL lifestyle of coaching wore on him. decision: "When I visited, every- cessible to students, resurfacing and dening the rest of the institution "Good AD's try to stay out of the TUE. 9/J6 @ Albertus one was friendly and spoke to me as redoing the tennis courts, and pos- financially. And if we did baseball press, because if you're good, you Magnus, 7 I crossed the campus, which always sibly hiring the sailing coach full- never know you had an AD, and if makes you feel good ... You have a time. "I'd like to improve our ath- see MCBRYDE, !'axe 19 WED. 9h] @ Clark, ] FRI. 9ft9 @ Western Connecticut Tour- Men's Soccer not rebuilding, but reloading n a m e n r by Garrett Scheck Brandeis during which he logged difficult to break in this year. Ofthe them playing with passion. Two FIELD HOCKEY SPORTS EDITOR seven saves. Missing also will be twenty or so freshmen who tried players from that club are now var- WED. 911] SMITH, 4 lacrosse standout Matt McCreedy out, four made the team." sity players," said Lessig. After graduating only four se- '98, who notched 3 goals and 4 Importantly, the Camels are Helping Bauer out is a seasoned SAT. 9!zoAMHERST, niors, the Camels should have a assists last season, and forward strong from the goal out, with start- corps of defenders, including tri- NOON sunny outlook on the year ahead. 1acques Georges '00. ing goalkeeper Ian Bauer '99 back captain Vannie Moraitis '98, the Problem for the men's soccer squad Luckily for Lessig, there is al- after another solid campaign. With Most Valuable Player of the ECAC WOMEN'S TENNIS is that included in that group offour ready a strong core of talent in place, Bauer between the pipes, the Cam- tournament and third in scoring last WED. 9ft] TRINITY, 3 are players whose work was vital in and the incoming freshmen really els are 21-8-2, and he went 11-3-2 season. Tri-captain Wesley Harris SAT. 9/.0@ the march to a 12-3-2 record and the are the cream of the crop. "It (try- last year with a miserly .97 goals '98,juniors John Ragostaand Jamie gr a n de t svr r ECAC Division III New England Tuttle, and Quinn Witte '00 should Men's Soccer Championship, Their also see significant playing time, SAIUNG absence leaves head coach Bill "Forty-eight men showed up on and serve as the anchors of a stingy SAT, 91Zo Mrs. Hurst Lessig with holes to plug and big Harkness Green the first day of classes. unit that allowed 15 goals in 17 shoes to fill. games. Bowl @ Dartmouth The two biggest boots undoubt- When the smoke cleared, there were 38 In the midfield, seniors Stephen (W), Hatch Brown edly belonged to midfield schemer and Andrew Ladas and tri-captain Trophy @ MIT left, " said Lessig. Matt Raynor, an All-American Brian Diamond, along with Jay whose 24 points led the team, whose Lilien '00, who together scored 10 WOMEN'S CROSS 8 goals comprised about 22 percent outs) was the largest in the history against average. Backing him up goals last year compared to Raynor's COUNTRY of the team's total, and whose 8 of Connecticut College soccer. will be Kyle Sheffield '99, who 8, will have more responsibility in SAT. 9/'l.o @ UMass- assists give one no hint of his cen- Forty-eight men showed up on toiled fer two years at the club level the offensive department. Up front, Dartmouth Invita- trality to the offense. On the other Harkness Green the first day of to earn his varsity spot. pure goal-scorer Jonah Fontela '99

tional, 10:30 side of the ball was AII- New En- classes. When the smoke cleared, "The beautiful part of this whole will likely be the go-to guy, after a gland sweeper Jamie Gordon, the there were 38 left," said Lessig. club scene we started a few years superb sophomore season in which anchor of a defense that had seven he finished second on the team in MEN'S CROSS COUN- "This is a year where we have six ago with Ken Meyer ('97) was sim- clean sheets to its credit. Gone too championship-caliber seniors. In ply that we knew the numbers were scoring with 7 goals and I assist, TRY are striker Doug Haas and backup four years, they've seen everything getting bigger, and the level of play including two tallies in the champi- SAT. 9/'0 @ Williams goal keeper Gus Campos, whose you want to see, including the of players not making the varsity onship win over Brandeis. Other- Invitational lone start last year came in the cham- NCAA, Metro Final Four, and the was getting higher. Therefore, we pionship match, a 3-0 blanking of ECACChampionship,soit was very said, "What do we do?" Let's keep see SOCCER, page /9

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