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Vol. CXVII, No. 8 LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1884 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 College Republicans to help with Governor’s dinner Republicans and his website b y Sara Schlarman has attracted quite a bit of — ------N e w s E d it o r attention. Besides the offer Phil Prange, Governor from Prange, the organization Tommy Thompson’s finance has received offers to work for director, was surfing the numerous campaigns, circuit world wide web sometime courts, and the upcoming around mid-October when he U.S. Senate race in 2000. came across the website for Prange has also asked the the Lawrence University group to work on the presi­ College Republicans. Prange dential campaign of George was so impressed with the W. Bush. The group will most website that he contacted the likely decline the offer for group. He was able to speak now. Fleshman explained with Vice Chairman Justin that the organization’s consti­ Fleshman, and asked the tution does not allow for pre­ College Republicans to help primary campaign work as a set up and attend Gov. group, but as individuals the Thompson’s birthday party on members are free to volun­ Nov. 12 in Madison. teer. The group will help set up The College Republicans’ and register guests as well as website has been up since attend the dinner and listen March of this year and is to some speeches. This will accessible through the also give the College Justin Fleshman, vice president of the College Republicans, casts a knowing gaze. Lawrence website under the photo by Lisa W eatherbee Republicans a chance to talk organizations section. with other members of the The group has been more term. At the end of third ed with the group up until has been officially set. In Republican party. Gov. active on campus the past term, the group wrote their 1995, but parted ways after addition to speakers, the Thompson will of course be at year. Ryan Tierney is the constitution, which may be the state organization College Republicans would the event and Fleshman spec­ chairman of the organization, viewed on their website. allegedly engaged in ques­ also like to schedule some ulated that Rep. Mark Green but he is off campus this term The College Republicans tionable spending practices. debates in co-operation with may also be in attendance. so Fleshman is running the have three main goals for this Fleshman hopes that any the Political Science Club and The group, which is made up organization in his absence. school year. They plan to affil­ type of questionable behavior the College Democrats. of fifteen regular members, The organization spent most iate themselves once more is in the past. The group is Finally this year, the organi­ will be taking eight to the of first term last year working with the State of Wisconsin also planning to bring in zation would like to increase event. on campaigns. They focused College Republicans. The speakers this year. Rep. their fundraising and find Timothy Schmidt is the on getting members and get­ Lawrence College Green has already agreed to more ways to do so. webmaster for the College ting more organized second Republicans had been affiliat­ come and speak, but no date Jazz Weekend swings onto campus LUCC tackles Riverview

b y D evin Burke hometown of Kansas City, has pet. Tyler Jones, lead trum­ called him "the best scatter peter with the Lawrence and Bjorklunden trips This weekend, jazz will I’ve ever heard." University Jazz Ensemble take over Lawrence Arturo Sandoval’s chops (LUJE), said that he would be The future of Riverview Lounge, especially University with master class­ are no less worthy of praise. listening for Sandoval’s tech­ smoking, and required trips to Bjorklunden es, jazz clinics, and two He is most famous for his nique. Although Sandoval nights of performances. If you unbelievable range, incredi­ won’t be playing anything but dominated the latest LUCC meeting. have not read the many ble finger speed, and pure vir- any, would be purchased for posters covering the campus, b y R eid K ajikawa tuosic technique on the trum­ continued JAZZ; page 2 Riverview Lounge. Shrode jazz vocalist Kevin Mahogany — LUCC Correspondent stated th a t the student body, and jazz trumpeter Arturo In a relatively short meet­ by way of LUCC, could have Sandoval will perform in the ing on Tuesday, the Lawrence some input into the quality of Chapel, tonight and University Community furniture to be purchased for Saturday, respectively, at 7:30 Council (LUCC) was charged Riverview, while remaining p.m. with exploring the futures of within the budget. Both artists bring impres­ smoking in Riverview and The second, and perhaps sive abilities with them. Bjorklunden seminars which Mahogany, who will be per­ more controversial question, are scheduled by faculty would be whether or not forming with both the members as a graded require­ Lawrence University Jazz smoking would be permitted ment for the course. in Riverview if it were refur­ Ensemble and Jazz Singers, Acting as the Union direc­ bished and had new furni­ has many albums to his cred­ tor, Dean of Campus it. These albums show off his ture. Currently, Riverview is Activities Paul Shrode one of three public places in versatility as well as his brought to the council’s atten­ trademark scat singing. For which smoking is permitted tion the fact that the Union indoors, along with the Viking those Lawrentians whose had received a large sum of classical training did not Room and the game room in money earmarked for capital the basement of the Union. If delve into the art of scat improvement. Shrode stated singing, it is the art of impro­ Riverview were refurnished that the Union was allocated and remained a smoking vising nonsense words and $37,500 to upgrade Riverview syllables over the music. The area, it is likely that the fur­ Lounge. In addition to fixing niture would suffer from quickness and energy of scat the facilities, the Union singing can take the music to smoke damage within a cou­ would be purchasing new fur­ ple of weeks. levels not otherwise attain­ niture for the Lounge. In his able, and Kevin Mahogany Shrode told the council talk, Shrode brought two very that the furniture in has been credited with important considerations to "redefining the art of scat- Riverview had last been perform in the Chapel on Nov. 12 as part of Jazz Weekend. Trumpeter Arturo the table. replaced in 1982, and that it ting." Ginney Coleman, a jazz Sandoval will perform N ov 13. The first consideration has suffered significant wear disk jockey in Mahogany’s photo courtesy of Public Affairs was what kind of furniture, if continued STORY; page 6 2 T he La w r e n t ia n ______NEWS/FEATURES ______F riday , N o vem ber 12 What's On? Mario Del Chiaro delivers archaeology lecture lent lecture, and Lawrence is b y A n d r e w K a r r e perform. frescoes which were similar at Lawrence ------F e a t u r e s E d it o r Initially, Del Chiaro did in style to those on the walls fortunate to have a chapter of not expect much from the site of the villas of Pompeii. the American Institute of At 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 in SATURDAY, NOV. 13 Wriston Auditorium, archae­ he excavated; he thought he After the lecture, Del Archaeology on campus to 9 p.m. Latin Dance Party ologist Mario Del Chiaro of might find a church from a Chiaro was available for bring in such recognized in Riverview, presented by the University of California few generations ago. What he questions and discussion in speakers," said Bramm. Viva! Free for LU, $2 for pub­ Santa Barbara delivered a actually found, though, was the reception area of Wriston. Every year, the AIA sends lic talk and slide presentation something much more inter­ He conversed with the consid­ three national lecturers to entitled "A Roman Villa and esting. In the first few weeks erable portion of the audience Lawrence for the AIA Lecture SUNDAY, NOV. 14 Its Etruscan Connections." of his first season on the site, that had remained. Series, and Dr. Del Chiaro 6:00 p.m. John Mark Prof. Del Chiaro's talk was Del Chiaro and his workers Professor Dan Taylor of was one of these lecturers. Rozendaal: origins and histo­ the second in this year's struck upon the villa of an the classics department was The next lecture will be by a ry of Baroque string instru­ Archaeological Institute of extremely affluent Roman quite pleased with both the Wisconsin-based scholar. Tom ments in Harper Hall. America Lecture Series. family. Subsequent seasons of turnout and the presentation. Pleger, assistant professor of Prof. Del Chiaro delivered exacting excavation revealed This is one of the best anthropology at the UW Fox 8:00 p.m. Symphonic an hour-and-a-half-long pre­ the remains of a large resi­ [archaeology lectures] we've Valley and an adjunct profes­ Band concert with Monte sentation to an attentive dential structure complete had in a long time," said sor at Lawrence, will deliver Perkins in Memorial Chapel. audience of faculty, students, with an elaborate sauna and Taylor over the wine and hors a talk entitled "New and guests. His presentation large work space, presumably d'oeuvres served after the lec­ Perspectives on the Old 9:30 p.m. Coffeehouse focused on the results of sev­ for the family olive oil or wine ture Copper and Red Ochre Entertainment: Eric Noden eral seasons of digging at a business. Adam Bramm, president Cultures of Wisconsin" on site in Tuscany. Del Chiaro showed slides of the campus Archaeology Feb. 7, 2000. The lecture will MONDAY, NOV. 15 The Etruscan culture of fragments of intricate tile club was equally impressed coincide with a seminar class 8:00 p.m. Student lec­ thrived before Roman civi­ floors and other expensive and pleased with Del Chiaro. taught by Mr. Pleger in win­ ture recital: Philip Baruth in lization rose to prominence, stonework, suggesting that "I found Mario De Chiaro's ter term. The final lecture in Harper Hall but the Etruscans were even­ this was not an average mid­ lecture extremely informative the 1999-2000 series will fea­ tually conquered and assimi­ dle class dwelling. The dig and engaging. I think for any­ ture another national scholar, TUESDAY, NOV. 16 lated by the Romans. Though also recovered a large number one who attended the lecture Norman Hammond from 11:10 a.m. Guest recital: much of their culture is lost, of pottery fragments or it was obvious how extensive Boston University who will be John Mark Rozendaal, cello, some details can be obtained sherds—one of the most De Chiaro's knowledge of here on April 10 and speaking with Paul Weber, harpsichord, through the kind of painstak­ important things to find when Classical Italian archaeology at 7:30 p.m. on "New Light on and Patrice Michels Bedi, ing archaeological research attempting to date a site—as is as well as his enthusiasm the Ancient Maya." voice in Harper Hall that scholars like Del Chiaro well as pieces of decorative for the topic. It was an excel-

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17 4:00 p.m. Pre-Law Information session with Jazz to make for hot Judge Joseph Troy (LU ’76) in FROM PAGE 1 Career Center weekend

8:00 p.m. Flute Chamber the trumpet this weekend, he Later in Sandoval’s life, Music recital in Harper Hall also plays piano, Latin per­ Gillespie would become cussion, composes jazz and Sandoval’s mentor and friend. THURSDAY, NOV. 18 classical pieces, and sings In 1990, Gillespie telephoned 8 :00 p.m. Term I Play: scat solos from time to time. the U.S. Embassy in Rome, "Translations" by Brian Friel, Besides the two perform­ making it possible for directed by Timothy X. Troy in ers, you might notice a gath­ Sandoval to defect from Cuba. Stansbury Theatre. Adults ering of about 500 junior Sandoval is now one three $10, seniors/students $5, high, high school, and college main Cuban artists who have Frosh Stud free. students this weekend. They educated the jazz world about will attend the clinics, master the Latin style and rhythms. FRIDAY, NOV. 19 classes, and performances At twelve, Kevin 5:45 p.m. Bus departs that will be offered by not Mahogany was already play­ from Career Center circle for only the guest artists but also ing the saxophone profession­ Renowned jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval will perform Saturday in the night Midwest Minority Career members of the Lawrence fac­ ally with Eddie Baker’s New Forum, Chicago Chapel as part of Jazz Weekend ulty. Both Sandoval and Breed Orchestra. Not until photo courtesy of Public Affairs Mahogany are very interested the age of 24 did Mahogany 8:00 p.m. Men’s basket­ in teaching people about jazz concentrate fully on a singing ball vs. Lakeland College in and music in general, and career and he has now been in i Alexander Gym. their own musical educations the business for 18 years. In Scholarship Fraud had most likely contributed to that time, he has done much 8:00 p.m. Percussion this interest. to educate people about jazz. Ensemble concert in While growing up in Cuba, "There is no use in holding Prevention Act Passed Memorial Chapel. Aid Administrators reported that Arturo Sandoval began study­ back information as a jazz by S a r a S c h l a r m a n $5 million is attained annually ing the classical trumpet at artist," he says. "What good is ------N ew s E d it o r 9:00 p.m. Law rence for these companies through the the age of twelve, but a boot­ it doing me if I don’t share On Nov. 4, the United States University Gentlemen leg recording of Dizzy it?" more than 350,000 students who Singers concert in Senate unanimously passed the fall victim to these scholarship Gillespie compelled him to It sounds like some hot College Scholarship Fraud Coffeehouse turn his interest to jazz. jazz is coming to town. scams each year. Prevention Act of 1999. Known In a news release from SATURDAY, NOV. 20 as the Abraham-Feingold bill, S. Senator Feingold’s office, the sen­ 4:00 p.m. Student 1455, the legislation is designed ator was quoted as saying, recital: Laura Blegen, voice in The to protect students from scholar­ "scholarship scam artists prey on Harper Hall ship fraud by making more infor­ the hopes and dreams of mation about scholarships avail­ America’s college students. This 8:00 p.m. Men’s basket­ able through a reliable source. fraud must stop. By passing the ball vs. MSOE in Alexander 1 Aft Personals/ The bill was originally intro­ College Scholarship Fraud Gym. duced by Senator Spencer Prevention Act, the Senate sent a JL « V \J Classifieds Abraham (R-MI) with Wis. clear message that it will no 8:00 p.m. Term I Play: Senator Russ Feingold as the longer tolerate companies or lead co-sponsor. Translations, see Nov. 18. individuals taking advantage of are here! The bill will target companies our nation’s students." SUNDAY, NOV. 21 and individuals that scam college The bill now requires the students by claiming to be legiti­ 8:00 p.m. Law rence Stadeati: Place your Pmoiil/Clauified ad here by calling 132-7270 or campui-aaail Department of Education to cre­ Symphony Orchestra concert mate government agencies who ate a website with legal scholar­ your ad with a check made out to Lawrtace Uaiveuity. have funds to give as scholar­ with Bridget-Michaele Reischl ship opportunities listed. The and Katherine Lewis, ships. The students are often told Federal Trade Commission to send an advance fee in order to soloist, performing works by Whatever it’s about, let it all hang out right (FTC) will also play a role by receive a scholarship. Other com­ Walton and Beethoven in making sure that fraudulent here! panies have been known to get Memorial Chapel companies do not appear on the students to report their account website. The FTC also has the Deadline Tuesdays 5 p.m. numbers in order to secure a 8:00 p.m. Collegium ability, under this bill, to reclaim scholarship that never really Musicum concert at First the lost funds spent by students existed. The National English Lutheran Church. to fraudulent companies. Association of Student Financial Friday, November 12 F ea tu r es /A r ts & E ntertainment The Lawrentian 3 Faculty titles explainedACTER visits campus to

review board that considers b y A ndrew K arre their scholasticism, instruc­ perform and teach ------F e a t u r e s E d it o r tional success, and service to Anyone who has spent the Lawrence community. The b y Brandy K line even a small amount of time tenure process is involved ------S ta ff W r it e r around a college or university and time consuming, general­ Once again, the London has probably noticed the ly beginning in the spring of a abundance of faculty titles. ACTERs have returned to professor’s fifth year with a Lawrence for their annual The people who teach at a decision coming at the begin­ university are generally not weeklong visit. ACTER, (A ning of second term of the fol­ Center for Theatre, just professors, rather they lowing year. are adjunct professors, associ­ Education, and Research), is If an assistant professor is a theatrical company from ate professors, full professors, granted tenure, he assumes department chairs, and the London, England. Not only the title of associate profes­ does this group of five list goes on. The implications sor. Associate professors can of these titles may not seem Shakespearean actors per­ submit to a second review form works of Shakespeare immediately apparent, nor do process anytime after six the titles themselves properly and other great authors, but years as an associate. This they also utilize their indicate the processes a pro­ process determines whether a fessor has gone through to resources to be an interna­ faculty member attains the tional research institute and obtain them. highest level of professional There is at least one indi­ educational center. status, that of full professor, During ACTER’s visit to vidual on this campus who generally written as simply not only fully understands Lawrence, a wide variety of professor, signifying, as - - - . . ' . the nomenclature, but is also students will have the oppor­ Rosenberg says, "another The ACTER troupe, stopping at Lawrence as part o f their 10 week tour, will an integral part of the process tunity to meet, talk to, and level of success professional­ perform Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night" involved in granting titles. learn from this group of ly." artists. Not only are the photo courtesy of Public Affairs That person is dean of the fac­ This is the standard actors scheduled to meet and students are provided a In addition to the reduced ulty Brian Rosenberg—him­ process for promoting profes­ teach in Theatre classes, but chance to see the play per­ number of actors, the troupe self a professor of English. sors at this and most other professors of Freshman formed and discuss its mean­ has done away with the nui­ As Rosenberg explains, universities, but there are Studies, English, French and ing, merits, constructs and sance of a traveling set in there are three basic titles for exceptions. Occasionally Cello Pedagogy all requested criticism with artists whose favor of a 2 0 foot by 2 0 foot professors at Lawrence and at Lawrence grants the title of sessions for their students. resumes include, but are not area taped off on the stage most universities. Most of the associate or even full profes­ The five visitors, limited to, the Royal and the aid of several chairs. faculty at Lawrence falls sor to a new faculty member if Christopher Saul, Claire Even in this sparse setting, under one of these three he has already attained a Shakespeare Company, the Marchionne, Paul Royal National Theatre of the stage comes alive with heads: assistant, associate, or similar status at another uni­ Battachargee, Lucy Tregear Great Britain, and the BBC color, action and a sense of full professor. The members versity. These staff members and Matthew Radford, have place. The energy of these of these three groups are indi­ are deemed of sufficient Shakespeare Series. been dividing their time The solo performances of performers does not fail, viduals who have completed a stature to have such a rank between these appointments Marchionne and Radford are whether it be the five-player terminal degree in their field immediately, though since this past Tuesday morn­ a welcome addition to the pro­ troupe performing all eleven of expertise and are either Rosenberg says such appoint­ ing. In addition to classwork, gram for the week. These "one characters, (plus chorus!) of involved in or have completedments are rare and that the the actors are presenting "Twelfth Night" in Stansbury, the tenure process. The mat­ overwhelming majority of handers" showcase parts of three performances of or one actor alone on stage in ter of having obtained a ter­ appointments begin on the the actors’ repertoire and Shakespeare’s "Twelfth the Coffeehouse, recounting minal degree—the highest tenure track. allow students to expand Night," in Stansbury Theatre, one-person plays and read­ degree obtainable in a partic­ One faculty member in their own literary knowledge as well as coffeehouse perfor­ ings of poetry. ular field, most commonly a each department, generally a in the intimate setting of the Ph.D.—is the essential fea­ mances of "The Human coffeehouse. Remaining performances tenured professor, also has Voice," a one-person play by ture distinguishing professors the title of department chair. Perhaps the most interest­ are Friday, Nov. 12, "A from other instructional fac­ Jean Cocteau, performed by ing thing about this troupe, if Reading of Shakespeare’s Chairs hold the position for Ms. Marchionne, and a read­ ulty. three-year renewable terms. one can rank their merits, is "Venus and Adonis" by Those who have not com­ ing of Shakespeare’s "Venus their performance style. Matthew Radford (Orsino, Department chairs are and Adonis," performed by pleted a terminal degree or responsible for such adminis­ Shakespeare is not known for Feste and Fabian in T.N.) at who are in the process of com­ Mr. Radford. h is five-person casts, and 8 :0 0 p.m. at The trative tasks as the depart­ This week’s performance pleting one, have the official mental budget, job searches, each of the plays chosen by Underground; and Saturday, title of instructor. Another not of "Twelfth Night" presents a ACTER in the past few years Nov. 13, a final performance library purchases, and well-planned opportunity for strictly professorial position departmental meetings. The have involved considerably of Twelfth Night at 3 p.m. in is that of lecturer or visiting students currently in more characters than ACTER Stansbury Theatre. There is dean of the faculty makes Freshmen Studies. For the or adjunct professor, which these appointments after has members. But this is a no charge to Lawrence stu­ does not necessarily indicate last three years, the choice made by the group, and dents, but tickets must be some consultation with the Freshman Studies syllabus level of education, but reflects department. Rosenberg says the challenge of playing reserved for Twelfth Night at that the individual is not a has incorporated ACTER’s eleven parts among five play­ the box office in Brokaw in this is the case at most uni­ main performance piece as full-time professor. versities, although it is occa­ ers makes the troupe that order to get a seat. There are The majority of the the required Shakespearean much more interesting to no tickets necessary for the sionally an interdepartmental reading. Subsequently, the instructional faculty, howev­ decision. watch. Coffeehouse. er, are professors at one of the Issues of the Lawrentian three stages. Most new pro­ in the weeks to come will fea­ Members o f the Task Force on Residential Ufe fessors are hired at the level ture more stories explaining of assistant professor. After a the tenure process in greater Invite all students to certain period of time, gener­ detail as well as endowed pro­ ally six years, assistant pro­ fessorships, another different fessors go before a tenure sort of faculty title. LISTENING SESSIONS

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Everyone at the let in the cafeteria, but have gas gun, the tank releases gas When I hear the term just to play Fly drinks beer, not mixed you ever had the urge to through the gun representing ‘lounge’ I think of a place that pool drinks, and you need not be a throw it across the room? a speed previously calculated has a soft atmosphere with because it bar critic to figure out why Employees at the by researchers. This moves couples sipping cocktails, is one of this is: the mixed drinks are University of Dayton the sabot and gelatin through trendy furniture, a few plush the only really, really weak, but the Research Institute may not the barrel until the sabot is couches, carpeting, and a hip bars on the beer is priced quite well. A use the cutlet from the cafete­ stopped by the narrowing decor. Mark’s Firefly Lounge Ave. equipped with a pool pitcher of Leinenkugel’s Red ria, but they have the oppor­ width of the gun and the doesn’t really fit the bill. In table and it’s an ideal setup was $4.50 on Saturday night, tunity to fire chickens from gelatin continues to travel at fact it’s really just a bar in the for the game. The area around and when I was there on guns everyday. up to 900 mph. The com- roughest sense of the word, the table opens up wider than Tuesday, you could get any UDRI is housed in the pressed-gas gun releases the but it’s still called a lounge. the rest of the bar, and is sur­ pint of Leine’s for a buck. The Shroyer Park Center off object into an enclosed area One of the first nights I went rounded by high tables with gin and tonics, however, leave Irving Avenue. Separate from where it hits the component to this bar, the bouncer was stools, which accommodate all much to be desired—like gin, the heart of UD's campus, being tested with extreme handing out plastic construc­ the people watching and wait­ for instance. UDRI rarely has the opportu­ force. tion hard hats to everyone ing to play. In fact, every time The crowd at the Fly was a nity to interact with students. Special cameras and who showed up. It’s hard for I have gone to the Fly, the little strange, and wasn’t Many students at the univer­ lasers are used to record the me to imagine a lounge where area around the pool table was quite what I would expect. sity are unaware of the results of the test. UDRI has people sip at cocktails while crowded with rather serious The mix of men and women is numerous projects worked on three compressed-gas guns sporting hard hats. But if pool players. a way off. Every night that I daily in the research division. used to test various aircraft there were such a place in The Fly has strange ideas have been at the Fly, there The Experimental and components. The seven-inch Appleton, I would definitely be about interior design. Above were about five guys to every Applied Mechanics Division diameter gun is used to test there all the time. the full length of the bar there woman regardless of the time at UDRI has been working for the component's resistance to There really is no lounge are rows of little, bright yellow of night or the day of the over two decades in an effort birds or other large flying atmosphere at the Fly at all. lights, like Christmas lights, week. The crowd is usually to improve the resistance of objects. Instead the ambiance is except they are permanent fix­ young—I mean really young. I aircraft components against A smaller gun, only three defined and dominated by the tures in the ceiling. They wasn’t sure if many of these objects such as birds or ice, and one half inches in diame­ fact that it’s in a basement. make the ceiling seem even kids were of age, and it was which can damage planes and ter, shoots ice balls at aircraft The entrance to the Fly is lower, and I am not sure why even more surprising since other aircraft during flight. sections to measure their shared with Basil’s, another they are there, but hey, they there was a bouncer checking Manufacturers responsi­ ability to withstand severe bar, except the Fly is down the do look neat. Maybe these I.D.s at the top of the stairs. I ble for the production of air­ weather. stairway leading into the lights provide the lounge could have been mistaken, craft components such as The largest compressed- basement. Inside there are all aspect of the bar. Opposite the though: these kids may really windshields and engines are gas gun operated by UDRI is the features you would expect bar is a row of brown booths have been twenty-somethings required to meet Federal the 1 2 -inch diameter that to find in a basement bar: the and this might be another rea­ who simply preferred to Aviation Administration stan­ tests the resistance of data ceiling is really low, the space son why the Fly is called a behave and dress like high dards. To test the recorders during high impact is a little cramped, and there lounge. The booths appear to school kids. On a more posi­ durability of their product collisions. are no windows. There is even be made of some sort of fake tive note, it seemed like a in simulated flight, manufac­ "These data recorders are cheap wood paneling along the leather material, and they are majority of the people at this turers seek institutions spe­ the black boxes people talk walls opposite the bar, just really open, not like the ones bar knew each other and hung cializing in these tests. about when aircraft accidents like what you would find in you might find in a restaurant out frequently, and this gives "UDRI is one of the most occur," said Poormon. your grandparent’s basement. that offer a more private place the Fly sort of a neighborhood versatile facilities for this In addition to the com­ The floor is bare concrete, to sit. Also, the booths are feel, or should I say, like hang­ type of testing in the world," pressed-gas guns used to test except for what I would really close to the people sit­ ing out in a friend’s basement. said Kevin Poormon, associ­ aircraft, UDRI also owns describe as bathroom tile that ting at the bar, and so many If you are looking for this ate research engineer. other similar instruments is around the actual bar. people crowd in the space sort of atmosphere then this is UDRI tests the engines of used to test satellite compo­ Now, to have a really cool between the booths and the the bar for you. Or, if you’re commercial companies such nents and the protective basement that people want to bar, that I found them to be an looking for a good place to play as General Electric and Pratt, shields of armored vehicles hang out in, you’ve got to have uncomfortable place to sit. But darts or pool then I recom­ and various aircraft compo­ and bullet-proof vests. These games, and this is where the whatever lounge element mend the Fly. But if you’re a nents manufactured by major tests are performed using Fly scores some points. The these give to the Fly is easily swinging single male twenty- corporations including Boeing two-stage light gas guns, Firefly lounge has a great pool canceled out by the large plas­ something who’s looking for a and Lockheed Martin. which have the ability to fire table, a foosball table, and tic replicas of race car hoods trendy "lounge" to catch a Aircraft components are objects up to 17,000 mph. several dartboards that are hanging from the wall by the drink in, ah ... well ... I think tested using a "chicken gun" "Two-stage light gas guns always in use. A lot of the pool table and the more-than- you get the picture. Cheers. to simulate flying birds in are often used in tests for ample collection of beer signs order to test the resistance of NASA," Poormon said. 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Derided by Main Hall, lessons given, and one course (U-WIRE) Iowa State U.— Madison where liberals outnum­ On-campus students could praised by the Conservatory, the even had a required trip to Trouble is brewing in the bastion ber conservatives by a large mar­ refuse to fund bussing services midterm reading period stirred Bjorklunden. Some professors of liberalism to the north. gin, here in the Bible Belt, many for people living off-campus or in up controversy from the time it went out of their way to make According to AP press reports, a liberal groups would find their Towers. Soon nothing would was voted into the academic cal­ themselves available for advising lawsuit filed by a conservative funding dry up. No more LGB- work, and we would have a soci­ endar. Some say it is a necessary appointments while others went student at the University of TAA. No more Atheists and ety of closed doors. break to allow students to catch north to help the DNR thin out Wisconsin-Madison has worked Agnostics Club. Ditto the Of greater importance is how up on work and rest, others think the deer herd. Some students felt its way up through the legal sys­ Unitarians. Hell, even the the issue relates to the concept of it is time wasted, and others like little break at all, while others tem and was scheduled to go College Democrats would proba­ authority. As students we pay the to believe it was a covert way for had little to work on in the wake before the Supreme Court on bly go the way of the dodo bird. university a sum of money and it the faculty to effectively give of midterms. Many others simply Tuesday. Even if you find those groups is up to their discretion how to themselves a raise by maintain­ took the opportunity to take the The suit was filed in 1996 by objectionable, they still promote spend it. When we challenge ing salaries and reducing the first train out of town. It should a conservative law student who a forum for public discussion that that, we threaten to undermine number of courses to be taught. not be called a reading period if it objected to his money supporting must be considered a part of our the entire system because we Most of the dialogue prior to is really a long weekend just as if campus organizations he found education. refuse to pay for services used by the break dealt with whether it students are required to attend objectionable. Among the 18 Last weekend, I attended a others. Everything becomes a should have been passed or not, all lessons, rehearsals and labs groups he listed in his complaint lecture organized by the Atheist battle, and the minority will not as to what it should be used they have. were the International Socialist and Agnostic Club. Even though always lose. for now that it has been voted As it stands, no good Organization; the Campus everyone knew the topic would In Illinois there are toll-roads into the caldendar. appraisal of the break as a whole Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Center; be objectionable, many funda­ around Chicago because the The major problem with the can be given based upon what and an AIDS support network. mentalist Christians attended. roads need repairs more fre­ reading period is it seems to have students or faculty did, as since On the surface, the issue Without funding for such non­ quently due to their higher no clearly defined purpose. Is the there is no coherent purpose for seems to be conservative prudes mainstream groups, debate and usage. People in rural areas break intended for catching up? the break, there is no criteria by making life miserable, but intellectual discussion would fall refuse to pay for the mainte­ Review? Sleeping? Is it intended which to measure if students and depending on how the Supreme by the wayside. nance of roads they never use, so to further student research by faculty were productive. To tell Court sees it, the case will affect Even if there were enough they set up toll booths to charge extending access to faculty and whether the reading period is every public university. funding for the different groups, only the immediate users. the library without the burden useful or not, the purpose and Every university has a group the division of funding would But consider all the rural regular class meetings? Or is it rules of subsequent implementa­ similar to the ones at Madison. become a source of friction. Many roads that run for miles and con­ just a time for students and fac­ tion of the break must be clari­ And just like Madison, we pay a people would be bitter over a per­ nect only a few houses. By our ulty to catch their breath before fied. student fee that goes into a large ceived lack of funding, and that previous reasoning the rural res­ pounding ahead through term Until the break is implement­ pool. From that the Government would only create an us-them idents should pay for those papers, finals and the holiday ed with a clearer goal in mind, of the Student Body disburses atmosphere on campus. Protests roads, but I guarantee nobody season? Many lab courses were and in a more consistent matter, funds to pay for all the clubs on and demonstrations would be the has the capital to afford their required to meet, some profes­ there will be no criteria by which campus. That is the same situa­ order of the day, with an occa­ own two-mile stretch of asphalt! sors gave extensive reading to measure if the break is a suc­ tion as in Madison, and it is sional riot thrown in for good The system that works best assignments, some ensembles cess. being challenged. measure. is one where everybody pays in rehearsed, there were music Although both lower court The truth is the current sys­ and we allow the institution, rulings have been in favor of the tem is the best way, because it whether it be a public university The Lawrentian, USF*S 306-680, is published student, there is great hope that allows marginalized groups a or a state government, to dole it every week, 23 times per year while classes are in ses- the Supreme Court will side with way to express themselves. Sure, out fairly. the school. In 1995, they ruled you might be in the smug major­ That some money goes that colleges must fund student ity right now, but times change. toward people who use facilities T h e L a w r e n t ia n groups despite objectionable Someday you may find yourself more than others is a fact of life. views, in that case forcing a sion, and is distributed free of charge to students, fac­ in the minority and wanting I have never called 911 but that ulty, and staff on the Lawrence University campus. school to fund a Christian news­ funding. What then? doesn't mean the fire department paper. Mail subscriptions are twenty dollars per year. Second-class postage One issue that has not been should be abolished. paid at Appleton, Wisconsin. POSTMASTER: Send address changes One of the solutions offered addressed is how this will affect Likewise, I do not belong to has been to allow students to to The Lawrentian, 115 S. 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Hannah Trobe www.lawrentlan.home.dhs.org Lawrentian Advisor: Paul Shrode 6 T he La w r en tia n F e a t u r e s /N ew s F riday , N o vem ber 12 Tacqueria Mexico serves tasty, authentic fareAmeritech grants money to U. restaurant. Wisconsin in support of diversity b y C a m e r o n K r a m l ic h Mexican-style (i.e. with sugar in ------M a n a g in g E d it o r The atmosphere was clean lieu of high-fructose com syrup) grams. These programs will run and well-lit. A fan gently stirred by A l i c i a H a m m o n d Growing up in the border Coke served in a glass bottle. out of UW-Madison and UW- the air as the food was prepared state of California, one of my pri­ The chicken burrito was (U-WIRE) UW-Madison— Milwaukee and each will receive in the background. Tasteful deco­ mary apprehensions with relo­ available by itself ($3.75) and as Ameritech has given the $600,000 over a four-year period. rations and attractive tables par­ part of a dinner including beans cating to Appleton was a fear of University of Wisconsin System Pre-college programs will tially redeemed the strip-mall missing Mexican cuisine. At first, and rice ($6.50). Fresh cilantro a $1.5 million grant to support build partnerships between location. and chicken wrapped in a soft efforts to diversify the school's my fears were justified with one schools, communities, parents Above the cash register a tortilla with just a tinge of hot student body and faculty, univer­ local Mexican restaurant special­ and businesses throughout television showed "Ttelemundo" pepper provided the quintessen­ sity officials announced Friday. izing in ‘Burritos as Big as Your Wisconsin in order to reach stu­ with Spanish music gently flow­ tial Mexican dinner. "I think this news is very Head’ and another that serves dents as early as fourth grade. ing through the background din Aside from my entree, other exciting," said Senior Vice bland food. According to UW System of families sharing dinner. At the available dishes included que- President for Administration Returning to Lawrence as a President Katharine Lyall's rear of the restaurant, the sadillas and enchiladas as well David Olien. "This is one of the slightly more adventurous annual report, pre-college pro­ kitchen was visible providing a as more rare options such as largest grants we have ever sophomore, I checked out a grams that encourage students to clear view of the staff as they pre­ tripe soup and fried shrimp. For received." Mexican restaurant I spied dur­ prepare higher education is a pared my food. This grant is the second UW ing a trip to the DQ south of the patrons over2 1 years of age, a major goal of the system. Before ordering my standard has received from Ameritech; the river. At Tacqueria Mexico, I generous selection of Mexican "Our goal is to implement Mexican meal of a chicken burri- first amounted to $ 500,000 and found food that lit up my taste beer included Tecate, Corona, Plan 2008, and to ensure we have to and Coke, the waitress and Dos Equis. was allocated to build the stu­ buds without damaging my wal­ diversity on campus," Olien said. brought complimentary salsa Although I did not opt for dent information web page. let. He said a culturally diverse and chips. The salsa, perhaps either of the two available Olien said the UW System The first thing I noticed upon student body is important for all based on a canned recipe, had a desserts, the flan on the next submitted Plan 2008 - a strategy entering the restaurant was the students. nice mix of cilantro and fresh table was extremely tempting. to increase the number of minori­ diversity of the clientele. I was "The economy is becoming onion that provided a nice accom­ the only American of European Heading back to campus ty students, faculty and staff at more and more global," Olien paniment to the warm chips. the university—for consideration ethnic heritage in the packed without a big dent to my wallet said. "Being exposed to a diverse Expecting to be served com­ and satisfied taste buds, I could of grant money. establishment. This is usually college campus is a wonderful mon variety Coca-Cola in a can, I not keep myself from sharing the "Ameritech was very inter­ the mark of a first-rate ethnic opportunity for all students who was pleasantly surprised with discovery of this real gem. ested in helping to create a will work in a diverse world." diverse learning atmosphere and According to Lyall's report, LUCC discusses smoking, trips FROM PAGE 1 accepted our proposal," he said. Plan 2008 is estimated to cost Plan 2008 was adopted by the $7.5 million over the next several Board of Regents this year. and tear in the past seven­ cil tabled the resolution inde­ programs under whose juris­ years. teen years. Shrode also finately until the faculty rep­ diction Bjorklunden falls— According to Lyall's report, The state budget included brought up a safety issue, resentatives could bring this where he had an unproduc­ the goal of the plan is to serve all $1.7 million for the plan. This saying that the furniture was up at the next faculty meet­ tive meeting. people in the state by expanding amount was almost equaled by held together with screws ing. The council chose to table educational opportunities. Ameritech's condition. and, if it were not to be This decision was made the issue until Summers and The UW System's "I would expect an increase Multicultural Information replaced, would need a cer­ after a short discussion con­ Professor Dirck Vorenkamp in credibility as we seek other tain amount of maintenance. cerning the propriety of the could take it to the next facul­ Center, housed at UW- forms of private support," Olien Vice President Michael gesture. While Boehmer, who ty meeting, a venue in which Milwaukee, will receive $300,000 said, "this is a strong signal from Rogosheske asked Shrode if initially submitted the resolu­ the faculty would not be con­ to increase diversity on all 26 the corporate citizens of the funds would be held over tion at the last LUCC meet­ fronted as strongly or chas­ Wisconsin state campuses. Wisconsin that they are behind The grant will also provide indefinately if they were not ing, wanted to make the fac­ tised by the community. the UW System." used or revert back to the ulty aware that they were $ 1.2 million for pre-college pro­ school’s budget in general. making unfair demands on a Shrode said that this was the student’s time and ignoring first of a two-part renovation possible conflicts by making a for Riverview, and that if the graded excursion to h e lie iesel funds were not used, they Bjorklunden a part of a stu­ T E W would eventually revert back dent’s course grade. Boehmer into the school’s general fund. also argued that this would Fo undation for H um anity S h ro d e noted that in the help remind the faculty that recent past, the community Bjorklunden’s purpose is to CONGRATULATES THE 1999 WINNERS OF had gotten involved in the provide a relaxing place for renovation of the supplemental learning, which The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Coffeehouse, now known as is contradicted by having a the ‘Underground,’ and that a graded session there. Essay Contest similar discussion over smok­ Vice President Rogosheske ing there developed. Shrode asked the council to consider was hopeful that the issues how different this type of concerning Riverview would activity was from scheduling be resolved in a similar man­ a class on Saturday and ner, and that the community Sunday. “The Bosnian Women” would be as pleased with the Faculty representive result as they appear to be Professor Richard Summers Sami F. H alabi with the result of the |S£CONIFFRI£E$2 ^ K ansas State U niversity argued that he wasn’t con­ f ■ -A Coffeehouse discussion. vinced of the need to pass the Manhattan . KS Currently, smoking is not non-binding resolution, and "The South African Truth and ‘Papa’s M edals” Reconciliation Commission allowed in the Coffeehouse. that if it were to pass, it may A ngela Leddy President Andy Petersen and the Case of Stephen Biko" be ignored by the faculty and State U niversity of New Y ork . thanked Shrode for address­ "pass into the ether." He and F. Jason Costa Cortland ing the Council, and suggest­ Dean of Students Nancy Emory U niversity Cortland , NY ed that the Student Welfare Truesdell agreed that this A tlanta . GA committee be assigned to look was most likely not the most into the matter. productive course of action, The LUCC meeting was and that possible faculty “The Ethics of Contradiction” "Challenging the Innocence also highlighted by discussion backlash could actually hurt A bigail K rauser of the Scientific Mind” over the Steering the students’ cause. Columbia U niversity S t e fa n S c h u l z Committee’s re-articulation of Summers and Truesdell N ew Y ork , NY Sonoma State U niversity Erik Boehmer’s resolution suggested a variety of faculty Rohnert Park , CA concerning mandatory venues in which this issue Bjorklunden trips for classes. can be addressed, including The non-binding resolution the Bjorklunden Advisory The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity sponsors an annual essay contest intended to challenge junior and senior students in colleges and universities discouraged faculty members Committee or a variety of to focus on ethical questions and issues facing them in a complex and from scheduling mandatory other faculty subcommittees. ever-changing world. We are pleased to congratulate this year’s winners. Bjorklunden retreats as In response, Boehmer said To obtain an entry form and further information, please visit us online at: requirements for courses, on that while his recollection www.eliewieselfoundation.org the grounds that schedule was hazy because of the You may also send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: conflicts could interfere with length of time since he spoke T he Elie W iesel P rize in Ethics students’ attendance. to the deans, he was shuffled The Elie W iesel Foundation for H umanity Afraid of possible backlash between deans and eventual­ 380 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor from the faculty over the non­ ly ended up at Dean Lauter’s New York, NY 10017 binding resolution, the coun­ office—the dean of off-campus THE ANNUAL ELIE WIESEL PRIZE IN ETHICS ESSAY CONTEST IS MADS POSSrBLE THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF E. BILL1 IVRY AND THE THALER FAMILY FOUNDATION. F riday, No v em b er 1 2 S po r ts The Lawrentian 7 Cross Country teams excel at conference meet by Evan W yse was looking forward to region­ E d it o r -in -C hief als, because while "conference is a highlight, regionals are For the first time since 1990 where you get to see where you and only the second time ever, stand against other teams." the women's cross country Curtis commented that there team took first in conference. would be some stiff competition The men finished third, behind at regionals, including the Grinnell and Knox. University of Chicago, Oshkosh The Midwest Conference and other large state schools. Championship was held last The teams are looking for­ weekend at Monmouth College. ward to a week off, but accord­ The women's team placed five ing to Walker "while you have runners in the top ten. Julie to listen to your body, to per­ Liebich took third, followed by form competitively, you have to Cathy Kempen (5), Katy Roll practice twelve months a year." (7), Courtney Miller (9) and He added that in running Salley Schonfeld (10). The "there is no off-season." Moran men's team was led by Peter noted that all but a handful of Levi 6 (), Eric Davis (9), Josh cross-country runners compete The women’s Cross Country team took first place in the conference meet for the second in time the ‘90s Cross (14), Trent Liebich (25) in track during the winter and photo courtesy of Vanessa Curtis and Eric Martin (29). spring. The Vikings head to one is doing the same thing," as The women's team placed Augustana College in Rock opposed to track, which third in conference last year Island, Illinois this weekend includes sprints and field and came into the season confi­ for the Midwest Regional events. dent. According to Curtis, Championship. The top seven The Vikings started off the though, "everybody came back runners from each team will season running 65 miles a stronger than expected" and compete. Of the roughly thirty week. They have tapered down about a month into the season teams at regionals, the top five to where they are doing mainly everyone was optimistic about men's and women's finishers short, fast runs. Curtis stated chances for a conference cham­ that though some people are will advance to nationals, held pionship. She noted that the the following weekend in nursing overuse injuries such team should be strong in the Oshkosh. Individuals also com­ as tendonitis, the team fared future as none of the top six pete for a chance to go to well this year with fewer major runners are graduating. nationals. injuries than last year, and While most members of everyone competed at the con­ According to Captains Jim cross-country run year-round, Moran and Vanessa Curtis, the ference meet. Walker said that both on their own and on the while it will be nice to take a women's team has a shot at track team, this is the best making it to nationals. Moran short break, "we're not looking time of the year according to said that Liebich, Kempen, and forward to the end of the sea­ Curtis. Walker elaborated that Levi also have a chance at son" because of their love for there is something special to photo courtesy of Vanessa Curtis advancing as individuals. running. cross-country because "every­ Junior Zach Walker said he

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by C a m e r o n K r a m l ic h Scoreboard ■ - ■■■ M a n a g in g E d it o r After a disappointing start this year, Viking football has Women's Tennis Championship Record become the turnaround story of the Mid-West Conference. North Division Following a six game losing streak, the football team has Division Overall climbed up from the bottom of Won Lost Won Lost the rankings with a three game Beloit 4 0 9 4 winning streak. Carroll 2 2 1 6 Last weekend’s 25-22 win Ripon 2 2 5 9 against Ripon brought the St. Norbert 2 2 2 5 Doehling-Heselton Trophy, Lawrence 0 4 2 7 named for former Lawrence and Ripon coaches, back to South Division Lawrence after a five year Division Overall absence. According to Halfback Rob Dummert, Justin Stoker, and Randy Mangelsen stand proud in wake of Won Lost Won Lost Steve Smith, "I think that it’s their victory against Ripon. The Vikings won 25-22. Lake Forest 4 0 11 pretty cool what’s been going on photo by Dan Leers 3 Grinnell 2 1 5 4 these past few weeks. It all interceptions, and Jeremy to the team. Among these first- started during our game with Knox 1 2 3 8 Keller was named to the Mid- year students, Jef Divjak has Illinois C. 0 3 1 7 Carroll, and we are on a high West conference team of the shown a great deal of potential right now. I think that we have week. This performance was to become a new star. With the a really good chance against helped by an enthusiastic audi­ recent success of the team next Midwest Conference Volleyball Final Standings Grinnell." The entire team ence. According to Co-Captain year, the entire Lawrence foot­ expressed these sentiments as Justin Stacker, "the crowd was ball community is anticipating North Division they prepared for their final really into it." Darren a strong crop of freshmen next game this Saturday. Lichterman, a raving fan, year. Already, the coaching staff Division Overall Last Saturday the Vikings echoed this by saying, "these has seen over 12 0 high schools burst through several records Won Lost Won Lost guys played all their hearts out play football this year. Carroll 3 1 17 15 in their last home game of the and they really deserve these The reputation of the team season. By almost any yard­ St. Norbert 3 1 24 16 past three wins." is undergoing a re-birth. Ripon 2 2 18 17 stick the game represented a The win last Saturday was According to Co-Captain Justin great comeback. Ripon was Lawrence 2 2 16 18 the result of a slow build-up by Stacker, "it was pretty frustrat­ Beloit 0 4 3 23 ranked much higher in the new Head Football Coach Dave ing the first few games because standings so this win was a Brown this year. Early on in we knew that we were a better South Division huge upset. The game was the season, he decided to invest team than our record said. If graced with magnificent perfor­ much more time in restructur­ we win a fourth game this Division Overall mances by many team mem­ ing a more successful team. Saturday we will prove that bers. According to team co-cap­ Won Lost Won Lost According to coach Brown, "my Lawrence football is coming Lake Forest 4 0 18 10 tain Rob Dummert, "it was a first objective was to instill a around." The entire season has great team effort." Brandon Grinnell 3 1 17 8 winning attitude...I felt that been marked by improvements Illinois C. 2 2 9 24 Brown noted that, "we held we’ve accomplished that." This as a team that have individual­ them to 277 yards of offense Monmouth 1 3 19 13 strategy did take some time to ly culminated in the recent Knox 0 4 4 23 after they put up 815 yards of pay off; the beginning of the winning games. According to offense last week, the second season was marked by a string Coach Brown, "we’ve had a lot highest total in Division III his­ of very close losses. The team of great individual perfor­ Men’s Soccer Standings tory." improved each week, though, mances, but we’ve had a great Among the highlights, the and Coach Brown insists that total team effort from starters MWC Overall team had one fumble recovery despite the rocky start, he to the special team." Coach and one blocked punt. Co- W L T W L T would not do anything differ­ Brown is extremely proud of Beloit 8 1 0 11 7 0 Captain Randy Mangelson ently. his team and feels especially Ripon 8 1 0 12 6 0 said, "the offense had its best Although the unexpected grateful to the people who have Grinnell 7 2 0 10 7 0 game of the season." Several departure of former coach Coles helped him through his first Lake Forest 4 5 0 7 9 0 team members had standout threw a monkey wrench into year on the job. "I have a great Monmouth 4 5 0 6 8 0 performances within an the recruiting schedule, coaching staff and a great Knox 4 5 0 7 8 1 inspired performance by the Lawrence still managed to group of seniors." St. Norbert 3 5 1 5 10 1 entire team. Ty Molitor had two bring several gifted freshman Carroll 3 5 1 4 10 1 Lawrence 3 6 0 5 11 0 Wrestling team scores decisive victory Illinois C. 0 9 0 0 15 0

Midwest Conference Football Standings Last Friday approximately twelve prospective Lawrence Conference Overall wrestlers were on hand to wit­ W L W L ness the Vikings grapple with St. Norbert 8 0 8 1 the Titans from UW Oshkosh. Ripon 6 2 6 3 These ‘prospies,’ along with the Grinnell 6 2 6 3 other Lawrence wrestling fans Beloit 5 3 6 3 in attendance, were treated to Carroll 4 4 5 4 a 44-0 victory for the Vikings. Lake Forest 3 5 4 5 While Oshkosh is usually high Lawrence 3 6 3 6 in the national rankings, this Illinois College 2 6 2 7 was the third straight year that Knox 2 6 3 6 Lawrence’s wrestlers have Monmouth 1 7 1 8 defeated them. Due to a scheduling mistake Ross Hubbard faces againstoff an opponent from UW-Oshkosh on Friday. St. Norbert clinched its first Midwest Conferei on their part, Oshkosh brought photo by Lisa Weatherbee 1989 Saturday with a 35-10 win over Beloit only six wrestlers to the match, start with Ross Hubbard's match, this team is prepared to so Lawrence accepted three for­ tough 9-2 win over Kris Kams continue the winning tradition Upcoming Games: feits to add to their point total. from Oshkosh. The evening of Lawrence wrestling, and I'm Senior Captain Ross Hubbard was highlighted with pins by sure that many of those Saturday, Nov. 13 stated that "before the match, Josh Lavik and Ross Mueller, prospective students are excit­ Lawrence at Grinnel, 1:00 coach told us that he wanted us and by Mike Nickel's 22-9 ed to perpetuate that tradition to get 54 points." They didn't drubbing of his opponent. Andy next year as well. So, come and quite make it to 54, but this Kazik and Mike Mitty also support one of the most excit­ impressive victory should pro­ picked up key wins for the ing athletic teams at Lawrence Help the environment* pel the Vikings into the nation­ Vikings in their respective in their push to nationals. al rankings. matches. Their next home meet is Dec. 3 Please Recycle This Newspaper* The match got off to a good Judging by their first and 4.