College Voice Vol. 22 No. 2

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1998-1999 Student Newspapers

9-21-1998

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VOLUME XXII· NUMBER 2 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, NEW LONDON, CT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 Excessive drinking at SAC Toga Party brings ambulances

By DAN TOMPKINS and observed until the early hours tioned about Saturday night's tant Dean of Student Life, was the stressed that one ambulance on of Sunday morning. The other stu- editor-in-chief events indicated that there were administrator on duty the night of campus was one too many. and that dent sent to the hospital was ini- many cases that "could have gone tbe Toga Party and was aware of the night's events were so disturb- On Saturday night, September tially brought to health services for either way" in terms of being as both cases. Goodwin was "in close ing that they have received several 12 two students were sent to alcohol related symptoms, but was severe as a hospital trip or a stay in contact" with the hospital. Within comments from members of the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital sent to the hospital when the staff health services. The officer, who 15 minutes of the students' arriv- coUege community asking their of- by ambulance. Excessive drinking became aware of the presence of an- spoke on the condition of anonym- als, she was informed that their con- fice to do something. before the SAC sponsored Toga other condition. Director of Nurs- ity, felt that the amount of alcohol ditions were not life-threatening, The events of Saturday, Sep- party in era also resulted in sev- ing Kathryn Nelson stated that the on campus was not the most that but that the hospital would be hold- tember 12, have led many to ask eral students being hrought to the decisions made in the infirmary he had seen, but it seemed that more ing them for observation. what can be done about alcohol Health Center. were "hased on [the students'] ill- people went over the edge than was In a conversation with Goodwin One student, who went to L&M SEE TOGA nesses and their symptoms." normal. and Dean of Student Life Catherine directly from the party, was treated A campus safety nfficer ques- Kristine Cyr Goodwin, Assis- WoodBrooks .. both administrators continued on page II Rugby team disbanded Men's Club Rugby suspended three years for spring hazing incident

By KATIE STEPHENSON members of the team, voted unani- mous\)' to disband the team after its news editor members confirmed their suspl- On Thursday, September 10. the cions, The disbandment follows an men's rugby team was disbanded earlier adminislrative sanction for a minimum of three years due which had placed the team on pro- to a confirmed incident of hazing. bation for the duration of the 1995- The decision was announced to the 96 school year for an alcohol vio- team captains, president, and trea- lation. surer in a closed meeting. The rugby players have not de- According to Dean of Student nied accountability, but question the Life Catherine WoodBrooks, the severity of the punishment and its hazing incident, which occurred last effect. When Coach David Duffey spring, was confirmed after circum- was reached for comment, he re- Students at the annual Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, September, 16, sign up for one of the many local stantial evidence presented over the sponded by questioning the neces- organizations soliciting volunteers. Run by the Office of Volunteers for Community Service, the fair last few months became "more sity of punishing the whole team. provides a golden opportunity to connect interested students with community groups that need them. compelling and completely identi- "It does appear on the surface that fied the rugby team." Kristine Cyr three years is sending a clear mes- Goodwin, Assistant Dean of Stu- sage to the campus. What that mes- dent Life, added that there was also sage is, I really don't know, and SGA announces '98-'99 Issues Project documentation from campus safety whether an entire club program which confirmed the evidence. must pay for this message, I would The areas are: Campus Diversity, developments involved in the ad- By KATIE STEPHENSON AND The board that announced the have to think is a little absurd," he Academic and Administrative ministration of the College and fa- KAREN O'DONNELL decision was facilitated by Dean of said, adding, "I do hope there is Awareness and Involvement, Stu- cilitate change where needed." The news editor and the College Arthur Ferrari and made further dialogue so that a clearer un- dent Awareness and Activism, J- goal of the members of Student staff writer up of Kristine Cyr Goodwin; Carol derstanding of this quick process is Board and Honor Code Improve- Awareness and Activism is to "fa- Anne Beach, Director of Club made possible, so that we all have Just when you thought Con- merit, Alumni and New London cilitate activism among the student Sports; and Athletic Director Ken necticut College was as perfect as Outreach, and Physical Plant. body by informing them of issues SEE RUGBY McBride. The board, which pre- can be, the Student Government According to the Issues Project and around the college. sented the evidence to attending continued on page 13 Association takes actions to make memorandum, the groups have the The main goal of the J-Board it even better. following jobs in SGA. The Cam- and Honor Code Awareness group SGA has created this year's pus Diversity group attempts to is to "inform and educate the cam- INBRIEF agenda around six campus areas in "break down the barriers which cur- pus community about the Honor which problems bave been noticed, rently exist between the many di- Code and the roles and the policies Mandatory $15 sateUite TV fee incites students discussed, and then pushed under verse groups within our campus of the J-Board." The focus of the Nothing produces interest in an SGA meeting like the student the carpet for someone else to deal community," according to the re- members of the New London and body president saying, "we're screwed." with. As the "catalyst of change" port. The Academic and Adminis- Alumni Outreach is to "tap into the Just two little words-v'satellite TV"-bave created a great uproar. for the college, SGA intends to im- trative Awareness and Involvement With the possihility of a fifteen dollar increase in every student's prove these six areas which make group hopes to " educate the stu- SEE SGA monthly phone hill, Conn is feeling cheated. up the 1998-1999 Issues Project. dent body about the processes and continued on page II page 8

Earth House keeps SAC party enlivens El 'N' Gee keeps environmentalism alive campus. entertainment alive in and well at Conn. New London.

pageS page 7 page 12 2 THE COllEGE VOICE Monday, September 21, 1998 OPINION Leave the man alone to run our country The "Zippergate" scandal is a disgusting and denigrating nit) and respect that is experience for both the President and the American people. It necessary for him to is time mal it came [0 an end. either by a Congressional deci- lead. This is DOl a de- sion not to impeach, or by censuring of the president. allowing fense of gross misuse of him to gel on with the business of running the country. executive privilege, but L~ ~~==~--' The Starr report is nothing more than an embarrassing a request that we not put the president in a position where he chronicle of President Clinton's sexual exploits. Most legal is forced to either reveal intimate and embarrassing details experts agree that it is not a coherent. legal brief that makes of his personal life or cover up past actions through quasi- legitimate charges against him for alleged breaches of the illegal means. We should not expect an honest answer to a law. If Clinton can substantiate his claim that his testimony question that never should have' been asked. If it is proven in the Paula Jones case was "legally accurate," as many ex- that Clinton's testimony does not constitute criminalliabil- pens agree he can. it will be better for the country and the ity, we should not expect the president to offer more, as it is office of the Presidency. Clinton's challenges to Starr's in- his prerogative to protect himself, his family, and the office vestigation were mostly made within the legal system, and of the Presidency to the farthest extent he can within legal are. therefore. not obstructions to the judiciary process, but a bounds. Our presidents are not religious leaders; they do not necessary part of it. dictate our ethical and moral standards. Precedents may have been set by Starr's investigation As Clinton made his speech admitting his relationship that could permanently affect the office of the Presidency. If with Monica Lewinsky. he was in the midst of planning mis- Clinton is impeached or forced to resign, it will set a danger- sile strikes against targets in Afghanistan, asserting a renewed ous level of scrutiny by which all future public officials shall US effort to combat terrorism. Members of Congress who be examined. How can we question why a respected public accused the President of using the strikes as a way of divert- figure, diplomatic and military leader such as Colin Powell ing attention from the investigation were met with over- shied away from putting himself up for election when his whelming repudiation. Clinton's ability as a diplomatic leader entire life would have been delved into, exposing all his hu- should not be in question. The French newspaper, Le Monde, man frailties and failures? FDR, JFK, MLK are three of the is quoted as saying, "We find the idea of a president who has greatest leaders in.this country's recent past. All are known affairs charming." Many journals from the British Isles have adulterers. Each masterly led this country through some of ridiculed the US for prurience left over from the colonial its most trying challenges, from the great depression and period. WWTI,to the Cuban Missile Crisis and the civil rights move- On the domestic scene. opinion polls conducted by Time/ ment. Should these men's accomplishments have been de- CNN put presidential approval ratings since the release of railed because of their private, though immoral actions? the report at 60%, showing that America is still pleased with Martin Luther King Jr. is one of our few true national heroes. Clinton's presidency despite both the sex scandal and the Would this country be a better place if his dream of a free recent stock market fluctuations. Polls also show similar num- and unsegregated US had never been vocalized or recognized bers of Americans who feel the President should be permit- because of 1. Edgar Hoover's racially motivated investigated to serve out his term. Once the matter has been brought tion aimed at destroying him? History shows that private im- to an official close, the bipartisan support for Clinton's po- moralities do not preclude a leader from exercising his pow- litical agenda will reemerge as everyone will want to get a ers within the bounds of ethical and moral conduct. We must shot shaking hands with a man who is still one of the most afford the holder of the executive office an amount of dig- popular presidents this nation has ever known. , ' A horse built bv • THE POISON PEN OF committee is a camel: BEN MUNSON Administration unjustly charges for satellite TV

It doesn't matter whether or not you want satellite TV; that was last year's issue. SGA's oft-cited poll proves that most believe it should be an option. The issue is should sub- scribing to satellite TV be mandatory, and if yes, how should students be billed for it? Apparently, according to the administration, it is impos- sible to offer satellite television except as an aU or nothing deal. Last year, students were under the impression that sub- scribing to satellite TV would be an option. The issue of paying for satellite TV was moot; if one wanted the service one would have to pay for it. This year, students wer~ blindsided with a mandatory $ IS/month fee, whether or not they individually wanted satellite TV. This is clearly not the proposal presented last year to the student body. On SGA's WCNI radio show, Dean WoodBrooks suggested that mandatory billing of satellite TV, whether or not a student uses it, is justified. WoodBrooks commented that not all students use the library or athletic center, yet all stu- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR dents pay for these services. This analogy does not apply to Letters-to-the-Editor are due by 5:00 p.m. on the satellite TV; all students pay for the library and athletic cen- Wednesday preceding publication. The College ter under the comprehensive fee, not through their phone Voice reserves the right to edit letters for clarity and bills. Financial aid packages are calculated to include in- length. No unsigned or anonymous letters will be creases in the comprehensive fee, nor increases in phone bills. published. However, names may be withheld upon Charging satellite TV to phone bills is both unfair and the author's request. The College Voice wiJ1 not bizarre. Clearly, the costs for satellite TV should be included publish letters deemed to be a personal attack on an in the College's comprehensive fee. Around half of the individual. The College Voice cannot guarantee the College's students receive financial aid. The administration's publication of any submission. Letters should be plan is not merely unfair, but harms those who can afford it least. Conn should either bill satellite TV to the comprehen- double-spaced, no longer than 500 words, and must sive fee, or cancel tbe contract for mandatory service. include a phone number for verification.

-, , ' .. , , .. Monday, September 21, 1998 THE COUEGE VOIce 3 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Coltrane's sophomore experience The Consensual Blues By COLMAN LONG .. By MICHAEL HASTINGS ff . financial 3.Id can't pay the $120, at first. On Friday, the Film Soci- . sta columnist their pbone service gets cut off? ety showed a movie called "Dirty staff columnist . Since I set foot on this campus This all makes about as much sense Rotten Scoundrels," about how the It had taken Fritz McGee three bours to pack. Four-and-a-half I have had little to complain about. as telling the fresbmen not to drink administration tried to make every- hours later, he arrived at college with his parents. Last year I started a tremendously and then passing out CONN bottle one pay for cable TV. His father spoke first. popular club and served as presi- openers at a picnic during orienta- But Saturday was not so cool, "Fritz, your mother and I have some final words of advice." dent for most of the year (the Los- tion week. Oops! because I got into a fight. See, there Fritz listened. ers Club, that is). All of my profes- Somehow, everyone found out was this kid at the snack shop who "It's about protection," sors loved me, especially Professor about my place on the finance com- looked familiar. I thougbt maybe "Dad, Ileamed all about condoms in sixth grade." Hardly, who felt inclined to suggest rnittee and now they want me to he knew my friend from high His mother intervened. that college was not really for me. throw money their way. "Dude, school. "Excuse me," I said. "Do "No Fritz, tlol protection from sexually transmitted diseases, but ... " ] gained many new friends by get- Mobroc needs more money so we you know my friend Brotes?" His mom's face turned red as his father reached into the inside pocket ling up at 5:30 AM on Fridays and can thrash! Our amps only go up Then he went hysterical. of his sports coat. A folded up white piece of paper appeared in his Saturdays to row up and down the to 50,000 decibels!" Or it's, "Com- "Brotes? Do I know Brutes? My band. Thames River as fast as possible in rade Coltrane, Youth for Justice mom is named Brotes!" The jerk "What's that?" sub-Arctic temperatures. needs monetary support for the up- proceeded to punch me numerous "Take a look for yourself." This year, things are a little bit coming revolution! Our weapons times, and while he did get a few Fritz grabbed the paper, unfolded it, and began to read. Fifteen different. I talked to EI Presidente supply is running low and the capi- good ones in, my boys eventually seconds later he replied: "What the hell is this?" (Scooter) tbe other day, and he was talists are everywhere!" Well, beld his arms down and I took my "It's for your own safety, son." just a bit peeved about this shenani- here's a little message to all you turn. Imay have a few bruises, but The paper was in legal document form. Atop the page, in bold gens with cable TV Let me get this enterprising club members. If you let's just say he's the one who went capital letters read: straight, he said. Every student has want a piece of the pie, you 'II have home wearing my nachos supreme. FORM OF MUTUAL CONSENT to pay, even if they don't have a to work for it. That's the American Never give up! Underneath that: TV? Every freshman who lives in way, isn't that right President PARTNER ONE'S NAME (please print):. _ a quad has to pay for the one TV Clinton? Peace and Love, And under that: jack in their room? If students on Last weekend was a lot of fun- Coltrane PARTNER TWO'S NAME (please print):. _ There was also a third line for those rare, yet enjoyable, experi- ences. Further down the page, under the subtitle of SOBRIETY there "Consider This Your Wake Up Call!" were two boxes: CHECK IF SOBER SUBMITTEDBY SGA is as diverse as the number of any number of these groups. Who's CHECK IF DRUNK people it includes? Do we ignore to say which one you should iden- Signatures of both partners were asked for at the bottom of the If you're standing, you'd better the power of the indi vidual as an tify yourself with, or even that you page. take a seat. ]f you're already sit- autonomous entity? need to identify with anyone at all. "Dad, I'm not going to need this. I'm not into the date rape scene." ting down, get ready for a shock: When we focus on diversity For example, how are you going to "It's a cruel world, son. We just want you to be legally protected, lack of diversity is a big problem here at Conn, we talk about minor- categorize the substance-free, bi- so there won't be any misunderstandings." on this campus. Wait, I don't think ity groups, about how we can best sexual, Asian, rugby player? My bet "You must be joking." that's too much of a surprise to any- integrate them into the larger cam- is that he sees himself as an indi- . "No. I'm serious." one here. But if that's true, why pus community. Yet, perhaps that vidual first, not as part of any par- His mother chimed in:"Bring a prophylactic and a pen to all parties." aren't we doing anything about it? does more harm than good. Maybe ticular group. The truth is, we have Fritz stuffed the paper into his pocket. Because we don't care? 1 don't the reason minority students are so approximately 1.600 minorities on "Okay .... Ifyou say so." I think that that's the case. or at least, reluctant to gi ve themselves entirely campus, and each one deserves to Fritz's peretus-lett for home. I sure as hell hope not. Then why? to this community is that we, as an be celebrated and treated fairly. And Consent form in hand, Fritz McGee went straight to the library. Denial? Maybe. If we ignore the institution, have already made such yet, it seems the campus becomes Unfortunately, the photocopier was out of order. problem. it doesn't exist, right? Uh a point of separating them out. more homogeneous every year, and uh, no way. Or, maybe we're just Here's another problem: try and those few who are different become sity committee as one of its ongoing change. While we can't promise to looking at this the wrong way. list all of the different groups rep- more polarized. If we want to re- "issues projects." We feel strongly transform the social landscape of this Whenever we talk about "diversity" resented on campus. 1 guarantee main in peaceful coexistence, hell, that our first goal should be to open school in one year, we can promise we immediately start talking about that you missed a few. You can't if we value variety in our lives, this the community's eyes, force them to that there will be no more quick fixes, groups: black kids, white kids, name them all because there are simply can't go on. face the problem head on. Only after no more ineffectual idle chatter, no Asians, Latinos .... What if tbat's hundreds, maybe thousands of Recognizing the vital importance we, as a community, have accepted more apathy, and that we'll be in this part of the problem? Are we forget- tbem. Not only that, I'd be willing of this issue, the Student Government the reality of our situation can we struggle, right alongside you, for the ting that each one of these groups to bet that you, personally, fit into Association has established a diver- move forward toward positive long haul. Where is Claire? College and New London officials speak out

To THE EDITOR: about our City and residents if they college off of the bill, upon which To the Editor: when it was set. I doubt the Board tried. Little was done tbrough the you sit and write about her, into our of Trustees would have approved In 19 II, the residents of the years to dispel that thought, and the downtown with the opening of Con- I was pleased to see that you sucb a goal if they didn't believe City of New London felt a strong relationsbip bas been strained, at necticut College Downtown. She noted the importance of the cam- that President Gaudiani would need for a college, made a gift of best. has brought members of business paign in your editorial about the work tirelessly for its success. land, and then worked to help cre- In the last 12 months, your and community together to better President last week. What you may She crisscrosses the country, ate Connecticut College. Ever President, Claire Gaudiani has done the quality of life for area residents. not know, is bow much of the spreading the word about the since that time, there has been more to improve the relationship She has expanded your campus to President's time is consumed by college's remarkable students little relationship between the between the City and tbe College include the entire City of New Lon- work on behalf of the campaign, or and faculty, praising their City and the College. In fact, tban anyone I know of. Addition- don. She has continued to allow, and what benefits the college enjoys as achievements and promoting many people thougbt of the col- ally, she bas created a strong bond encourage New London residents to a direct result. lege community as a group of between Connecticut College and Many people thought $125 mil- wealtby students and staff that Pfizer, a prominent Fortune 50 SEE BURDICK lion dollars was an unthinkably SEE MATTHEWS could not possibly care any less company. She has brought your continued on page 10 large campaign goal four years ago, continued on page 10

To THE EDtTOR: To THE EDtTOR:

As I read your editorial in September 1997 tbrough May she has done each year with the I write to you as a member of the ship we share with the college, and tbe September II, 1998 issue 1998 she attended a total of 55 exception of the 1997-98 aca- City Council in New London to share are making the city more acces- of The College Voice, I was meetings or events with stu- demic year. Even with the level some insights with your students re- sible to your student body. I real- prompted to review the dents. Tbis total included small of commitment this demon- garding the role President Gaudiani ize that her commitment to New amount of time President group meetings, such as those strates, the editorial reminds us is playing in the development of our London requires her to devote Gaudiani devoted to meeting with the SGA Executive Board, of scheduling time with stu- city. I have had the privilege of work- some of her time and attention to with students during the as well as larger student-spon- dents. We will make every efing with President Gaudiani for sev- the city. I can assure you, however, 1997-98 academic year. Al- sored social events. In fact, she fort to ensure that these oppor- eral years. Since I live and work in that her work with us is a worth- tbougb tbe challenges of and her busband bave attended tunities are not missed. the trencbes of New London, I can while effort that, in the long run, scheduling prevent the Presi- student dances, and dinners in Mark L. Putnam say from experience that this city is will benefit the college as well as dent from sharing in all the the dorms from time to time. Vice President and Secretary very grateful for President the city. events she would like to at- She also intends to teacb dur- of the College Gaudiani's efforts on behalf of the Ernest Hewitt tend, I can report that from ing the spring semester, which entire community. Her contributions City Councilman have greatly enhanced the relation-

.;...... , THE COULGE VOICE Monday, September 21 1 I ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT'~ New Coordinator of the Arts Initiative has big plans for Conn arts office. If this program is success- cilitating inter-departmental torical Society, and Supervisor of bridge between the more traditional .. ven_ By LUKE JOHNSON ful, it may be expanded to include tures and assisting them in b . Special Programs at Mystic Sea- fare like the London City Opera, . thei "id nng_ a&e editor the entire student body. ing err I eas to fruition." On pon. Most recently, he has been and slightly lighter entertainment To further involve the students anotbe.r level, t?e Box Office is al~ After sixteen years of working "freelancing" in arts program devel- like the Flying Karamazov Broth- in the programs offered, Richter is ready ill the trudst of linkino th . in the arts, Rob Richter '82 has re- opment. ers. ick I s uieu coordinating workshops and nc et sa es with the Garde Ans turned to Connecticut College this While primarily concerned with In keeping with the more stu- Masterclasses with as many of the Center downtown. By next year summer to fill the interim position the management of this year's sea- dent friendly play list, generous price reductions have been insti- visiting perfonners as possible. Al- students will be able to purch ' of Events Coordinator for the Arts son, including the Century Series, ick f ase ready slated are one day residencies tic ets or Garde performances Initiative. After graduating from the Mostly Music Series, and the tuted as well. A student-rare with the Flying Karamazov Broth- from the Palmer box office and . Conn with a double major in The- Sunday Strings Series, Richter is ARTSPASS is being offered for the VICe ers on street theater and one with versa. ater and Aothropology, Richter held also looking for opportunities to very low price of 100 dollars, pro- the The Acting Company, which . I~the current activity is any in- many positions within the profes- advance the arts within the college viding a ticket for every perfor- will perform Moliere's Tartuffe in dication, the Arts Initiative has re- sional an world, including Produc- and the community at large. mance at a seventy percent discount ceived an ener$etic addition and tion Manager of PBS' Great Perfor- Although Betsy Beringer, an as well as an additional 100 dollars January. Richter also expressed an inter- will certainly reap the benefits of mances series, a stage manager in outside consultant, booked this sea- off. Freshman will also soon be Richter's experience and enthusi_ New York City, Director of Puhlic son, Richter is quite happy with the getting coupons for free rush tick- est in fostering collaborations be- asm. Programs for the Connecticut His- selections, offering as they do a ets through the Dean of Freshman 's tween the Artistic Departments, fa- Rounders, Matt Damon's new flick, is amusing yet formulaic

Rounders In the opening scene, we see Some time passes after Mike's great loss and it's time for his child- A poker whiz. loses ellerything and Mike picking up hidden stacks of gives up the game. When his old cash from around his apartment hood best friend Worm (the won- buddy gets released from prison, he (one inside the frame of a picture, derfully talented Edward'Nonon) to rakes 10 his old ways and finds him- in a book, etc.) and taking this stash be released from prison. Within self owing some dangerous people a five minutes of meeting this shady lot of money. Predictable, bill well to an underground poker club run executed and entertaining. I hr. 55 by Teddy KGB (John Malkovich), character, we learn that he too is an mill. a member of the Russian mob. He expert poker player, although he With: Matt Damon, Edward Norton, cashes in his $30,000, or "three cheats his way through games. John 'Iurturro, Martin Landau, John And, hack in the day, Mike and Matkovich, Gretchen Mol stacks of high society" as he calls Directed by: John Dahl it, and tries a.hand against Teddy Worm were the best at what they himself. Thinking he has this mas- did together. As expected, Mike ter whiz of a poker player beaten,. goes back to the life. Mike bets his whole pot, and loses In so doing, he begins to lose By JASON IHLE it. The look on Mike's face, even everything, including his girlfriend without the voice over telling us (Gretchen Mol). Worm rides his associate a & e editor ***** that that was his tuition money, sug- debt up a few thousand around Rounders is one of those few gests he's lust lost everything. He town. Seeking advice from his formula movies that works on a then vows never to touch the cards mentor, a judge played by Martin level above fonnula, thus it holds again. Landau, he learns (hat his destiny hattan, Long Island, upstate New It's like the Nature Channel: ynu one's interest for more than ten min- Nearly everything ahout the plot is card playing, not the law. York, and Atlantic City, we are don't see piranhas eating each utes. Matt Damon plays Mike is what one would expect from a The beauty of this film is in its treated to tense moments, easy other." McDermott, a world class poker movie of this sort. What's so good atmosphere, mood and surround- poker, dangerous games and a very The film entertains and holds player who knows every last inch about it though, is that this movie ings. The plot is a tool for taking comical scene in which Mike and your interest. The voice over proof the game and who happens also doesn't try to preach. No one says the audience from one seedy card some other professional players at vides the background in poker that to be a law student. For him, the that gambling is bad, in fact every- club to the next. New York City is a table in Atlantic City feed on the the average viewer of this film does game has almost nothing to do with thing in this movie points to the portrayed with a darkness that tourists. Mike points out in the not have. One dimensional char- what he's now holding in his hand positive aspect of being a great makes you feel like you want to be voice over that "we weren't work- acters and a formula plot don't hold and everything to do with the eyes poker player: you make loads of someplace else. As Mike and ing with each other, but we weren't this movie back. of his opponents. money. Worm play the tables all over Man- working against each other either. Niantic Cinema Liz Phair unveils her new attiude 279 Main Street By BETSY LIND Niantic, CT 06357 staff writer Movie Times: 739-6929 Liz Phair's newest album, Business: 739-9995 whitechocolatespaceegg (Mata- dor/Capitol), reveals a side of Matinee Price: $3.25 Evening Price: $3.75 Phair which her fans have not yet seen. 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Bv TODD KLARIN This place was no traditional pizza frisbee and better tasting too. They parlor. The menu also offered an staff writer had generous amounts of cheese, assortment of Greek dishes like our choice of toppings. and a pretty In the year that brought the grape leaves and souvlaki, burgers, tasty crust; not soggy at all, and freshmen New London 10I, I pasta, and grinders. We started off certainly not the Domino's card- thought Ishould start the restaurant with an order of chicken wings-- board that I'm used to eating on reviews with some of New well cooked, breaded, and promptly Saturday nights. Th,echeese was not London's finer dining facilities served, everything the chicken your run-of-the-mill variety either, (those other than Harris, that is). would have wanted. The pizza having good flavor and consistency. In a quiet residential area, came shortly afterwards along with As we sat. the place quickly Ocean Pizza screamed with neon our drinks, which we nursed while filled up; families with children ar- lights and crowded parking lot. rived, and soon, there wasn't an As my date and] walked in, we empty booth in the restaurant. were told that we could seat our- After this, we weren't graced selves. We opted for a nice RESTAURANT with our waitress's presence un- booth in the non-smoking sec- til she asked if we would like to tion, just inches away from the reVlew take the rest home. We said yes. smoking section. This place was the pizza was too good to waste, no Mystic Pizza or California and she quickly boxed them up Pizza Kitchen. The walls were clad we waited for the fresh-from-the and brought us our check. with pictures from soccer's past: the oven-pizzas to cool down. By the Thirty dollars took care of a 1992 Greek National Team, the time they had, I had finished my small and a large one topping pizza, 1994 U.S. Team, and a Conn Col- soda and was waiting for the refill. chicken wings, sodas, tax and tip. lege soccer player wearing the blue But, the refills weren't complimen- If I had known how big the pizzas away uniform from the late 80's tary which left a dry taste in my were, we could have easily made doing his best Jonah Fontela im- mouth. do with just one large or two smaJJ pression. We had ordered one large pizza pizzas. We came for pizza, and there and one small, and weren't able to Ocean Pizza is located at 88 were plenty of choices, Pizzas could finish more than half of either one. Ocean Avenue; just off of Bank. be made red or white, and there The small, though moderately Street in New London. No reserva- were a host of toppings to choose priced, wasn't the "personal" size tions needed, take-out welcome, from. I chose the eggplant, while that we've become accustomed to, (860) 443-0870. Price range: $8- my date opted for the pineapple. they were bigger than a Schwarma 12per person. Two and a half stars. Conn treated to NET . ' , exclusive screening Friday, Sept. 18 - Friday, Sept. 25 Exhibition Notices matinees and evenings. Goodspeed through Dec. 13 of Urban Legend through Oct, 8 Opera House, East Haddam, CT • "Redhead" musical mystery. • Studio Art Faculty Exhibition, (203)873-8668 Goodspeed Opera House. East colleges to participate i.n the Bv LUKE JOHNSON Joanne Toor Cummings galleries\ • Riders on the Storm, Seahorz, Haddam, CT. (860) 873-8668 NET program. a&e editor Mon. - Fri. 9-5, Sat. 1-4 Pole, The Dent. Doors open 8pm\ • Presentation Qn Mohegan In- , Urban Legend, in the words through Dec. 31 Show 9pm. Toad's Place, New Ha- dian Artifacts by Sandy MUITny. Students in the know urc al- of ~1 NET Representative. is • "The Light of the Moment: Im- ven. CT (203) 624-TOAD 12 - 1pm. Connecticut ColJege ready looking forward to the "Like Scream at college." and pressionist Palming" • Lotion, Accidental Groove, Downtown. (860) 443-5412 evening of September 23 when stars Alicia Witt C'Cybill" and [Q Mr. Holland's OPUS). Jared Leto through Dec. 31 EI'N'Gee (860) 437-3800 Sept. 24 NET returns the newly refur- • "Painterly Abstraction" Sept. 19 _ • The Samples, Pat McGee Band, bished Evans Hall with an exclu- ("My So-Called Life". The Thin through June 30, 1999 • "Nataraj" Indian performing Arts. Sarah Masen. Toad's Place, New sive screening of Urban Legend. Red Line}, and Robert Englund, • "The Holy Calm of Nature: 19th 8 pm. UConn's Jorgensen Audita: Haven, CT. (203) 624-TOAD The latest in the flood of horror of Freddy Kruger fame. Set on Century Landscapes" Lyman rium, (860) 486-4226 • Film Society presents "Paths of flicks following the success of the campus of New England's Allyn Art Museum (860) 443- • Earth Crisis, Blood for Blood, 60 Glory." 8 and II pm.OlinOl4 Scream, Urban Legend is the first Pendelton College, the movie 2545 Grit, Die Cast, Stitch, Smackdown. Sept. 25 movie to be shown in this year's follows students in the school's through Dec. 13 EI'N'Gee (860) 437-3800 • Wally Lamb reads his poetry at NET season. wildly popular course on the ur- • "The Pleasures of Paris: Prints Sept. 22 the Mystic Art Assocation. (860) The Network Event Theater ban legends. The students start by Tolouse-Lautrec" The Yale • Curator's Tour 2pm. Lyman Allyn 536-7601 is a nationwide network of satel- investigating suspicious deaths on campus. Led by Natalie University Art Gallery, New Ha- Art Museum (860) 443-2545 • Swing Dance Night with Co- lite linked college theaters bring- ven, CT (203) 432-0600 • Reggae Night. EI'N'Gee (860) balt Rythm Kings and Jitterbug ing movies to the collegiate (Wilt) and Paul (Leta), the stu- Calendar 437-3800 Jane. Toad's Place, New Haven, screen days before the actual pre- dents rush to solve the mystery before they end up the next vic- Sept.l7-Sept. 20 • Bob Mould, Varnaline. Toad's CT. (203) 624-TOAD miere. There are approximately Schemitzun, Seventh Annual Place, New Haven, CT. (203) 624- • Film Society presents "Dr. forty colleges and universities, tims. Passes are required and can Feast of Green Corn and Dance, TOAD Strangelove." 9 and II :30 pm. including NYU and UCLA, cur- North Stonington CT, 1-800-244- Sept. 23 Olin 014 rently using the network to access be obtained by students at the Info Desk on a first come first CORN or (860) 396-6530 • NET Premier: Urban Legends. • Hate Department, Luxt. NET.'s simulcasts of numerous movies throughout the academic serve basis. Sept. 18 Evans Hall. Passes available to stu- EI'N'Gee. (860)437-3800 • "Mirette," a family musical, dents at the Info Desk. year. Conn is one of the smallest Monte Cristo Cottage offers a taste of O'Neill's boyhood

Bv CHRISTOPHER MOJE beginning, where it all started." Monte Cristo associate a&e editor Cottage is as close as anyone could possibly come to "where it all started." Spending sum- Monte Cristo Cottage, the boyhood home mers here, O'Neill was caught up in the sea of acclaimed American playwright Eugene and the life it offers. Down the road from his O'Neill, offers us a glimpse into O'NeiJI's house there was a big pier at which was lo- past, presenting his inspiration for Ah! l¥ll- cated a salvaging company. The owner and derness and Long Day's Journey Into Night. the sailors who bung around spun tales for From the photographs on the wall to the au- Eugene and his friends of the adventures and thentic period furniture, the house conjures the perils of life on the sea. This had a strong up memories of years and people gone by. influence on O'Neill leading him to his own As you pass through the front door, you're life at sea. stepping through the door to the past and are More importantly, though, was the influ- transported back to the time of Eugene ence life in New London had on some of 0'Neill, for the memories of his family's O'Neill's greater works. Ah! Wilderness, the summers there still resonate strongly within only comedy O'Neill wrote, was taken di- the building's walls. rectly from his growing up in New London. In a quote from 0'Neill on one of the SEE MONTE CRISTO COTTAGE walls, he says, "To get to know the real truth about me, you have to go back. back to the continued on poge 6

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• Monday, September 21, 1998 THE COUEG£ VOICE ---..;: 6 ______----!.A~RT~S~&~E~N~T~E~R~T~J\~IN~M:E~N~T~----_-:~__=_=~=_-- Summer Rock: the CDs I wasted my money on in 1998

Drugstore:***** Bob Mould:***** Barenaked***** Ladies: White Magic for Lovers The Last Dog and Pony Show Stunt This is not the Barenaked Ladies' best effort. I could leave By DAN TOMPKINS Ifyou thought Sugar's Copper Blue was one of the most editor-in-chief amazing albums ever written, produced, and performed it at that and let you all figure out why, but I'll explain.Thisis a stereotypical "sell-out" album. I still give it a three andahalf, "I say hello to all the people in this place/All the drunk (which it was), you should RUN, not walk to the nearest CD but it's weak in areas where the Ladies have been strong in the heads; prostitutes and freaks/ I said hello to all the people in store and pick up The Last Dog and Pony Show. Bob Mould past. With the cultish success of "If! had $1,000,000" andthe this world." may not have the rest of Sugar to back him up any more, but Quite an introduction. Drugstore's Isabel Monteiro his latest solo album comes perilously close to the sheer bril- mainstream acceptance of "The .00d Apartment," it was onlya matter of time. With Stunt, the Barenaked Ladies have finally wants to make sure that everyone feels accepted in the liance of Copper Blue. Mould's guitars maintain their distor- band's sophomore effort, White Magic for Lovers. Mod- tion with a simultaneous keen clarity-a trick he has mas- made a pop album. They manage to keep enough of theirown ern pop-rock in a mellow way is what Drugstore does tered and made last for over a decade now. First with Husker flavor that I'll keep it. The album took me almost "One Week" to get into. Par- best. After a three-year hiatus, the new album features a Du, then with Sugar, and intermittently with solo projects, duet with Radionead's Thorn Yorke and thirteen tracks Mould has rocked, and rocked well. Lyrics on some tracks tially because of some lingering teenage aversion to "sell-out" worthy of a party, a late night writing papers or CD re- are simpler now, maybe he has less to say. What this effort albums I was annoyed when "One Week" was radio's brain- views , or a long drive. Simple guitars, 'Pleasantly unusual does show is that Mould continues to construct solid albums child this summer. Thank God for the Beastie's Hello Nastyot string arrangements, and quiet authority in lyrics that with songs that you don't mind having stuck in your head. none of us would have heard anything else. make these rnore th..-m just another coJJection of 'I Love "Classifieds" screams Copper Blue with its driving Throughout.the album, the lyrics are classic BNL, andEd You' songs. White Magic is a compliment to anyone's beat, impeccable timing, and steadily building verses cul- manages to put in his crazy two-cents worth. If you listen, collection. minating in a catchy quick-paced chorus. A formula that you'll [rod out that half the time they're making fun of you. The true masterpiece on this disc is HEI Presidente." has been used before time and again, Mould manages to "It's All Been Done Before" laments the fact that there areno Monteiro's duet with Yorke is haunting, the two croon- keep it interesting with his rough voice. The tale of look- new songs, no new ways to say things. Consequently, they're ing and impassioned. Monteiro's calling is answered ing for someone in a newspaper is basically settled when making fun of you for buying an album that you already own by Yorke's lilting high-pitched cries. "Sober" reminds Mould asks "How could anyone describe who they are in because everyone does the same. Conn students should pay me very much of Yorke's own work on OK Computer, a page or less?/Desperately looking for someone, I special attention to "Alcohol" and one of two bonus tracksen- quite a flattering comparison if the critics reviews of guess?" Always able to slow it down and still maintain titled "She's on Time." One focuses on a farcical addictionto the quality of OK are to be believed. While the tone his level of craftsmanship. "Who was Around?" paces the alcohol, and the love one man feels for his drinks. The otheris of most tracks is mellow, there are instances, such as album nicely by slowing down in the middle. Electric a frantic yelp of relief as someone's girlfriend starts her period, "Spacegirl," wbere the band decides to get a little gives way to acoustic for this one and Mould gives his getting rid of the fear of pregnancy: "Hallelujah, she's onrime! louder. The guitars are plugged in and turned up and listeners a breather before the final six tracks. and it's the safest time of the month, they say, for love." Hear the beat moves along at a, nice quick step. From be- Two interesting asides: There's a bonus interview CD the sarcasm anyone? That's quite possibly the best part ofthe ginning to end, White Magic/or Lovers delivers a well- included with Last Dog, and Mould will be on tour at album, and the more you listen, the better it gets. The lyrics written alternative to the ballads, anthems, and for- Toad's Place on September nnd. Go! mean more, and the music sounds better. mulaic garbage on most stereos today.

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Displayed at the cottage are photos Yale Repertory Theater's produc- of John and Evelyn McGinley, tions of Ah! Wilderness and Long friends of the family who provided Day's Journey into Night and a inspiration for the Miller family, the bronze replica of the O'Neill statue depiction of the adolescence that is located behind the New Lon' O'Neill wisbes be had. A Lang don train station. r Day's Journey Into Night was The Monte Cristo Cottage is a O'Neill's crowning autobiographi- fascinating way to spend an hour. cal work, depicting the anguish and especially for fans of O'Neill's work. pain be suffered growing up. It is It's interesting to see the home as he all detailed within, from the alco- saw it, or as close to it as we cangeL holism to his mother's morphine imagining what transpired withinthe addiction, painting a depressing walls and how those events found picture of the life O'Neill did have. The cottage also offers a brief, their way into his major works.It~s fifteen-minute, video which details also useful for exploring a little bit the house's history and how the '" of New London history and how family came to New London. lo- .. Eugene O'Neill fitrnto thecity'spast. cated in this room, which was the ~ Although there is no proof he actu· "dark, back parlor," according to g ally wrote any plays in the house,the O'Neill's stage directions, are pic- ~ influence it had cannot bedenied.His ~ time here had a profound effect.on tures of people in New London with ones whom O'NeilJ associated and influ- ~ his life and work and the mero enced him. Also here are an origi- shamrock-shaped stone, located circa O'Neill's time. In the next will live on as long as the house nal sword James O'Neill used in presently in the fireplace, which room a . th h order, of O'Neill's life. Throughout stands. The fall hours of the Monte I ver IS e p oto gallery, forth fi fl d one of his many performances in was discovered by the Theater Cen- I h di . e rrn oar of the house are other Cristo Cottage are Monday-Fri. ay mer y t e. mmg room. Displayed odd d atIon The Count of Monte Cristo and a ter in the garden and believed to be h s an ends such as dresses worn from 1:00-5:00 PM. Forinforrn , ere are pictures, in chronological by Colleen DeWhurst in the 1988 ~~--7. :-:._=-=_:7_7_:-:_.:-:.7.;;~__=-=.7.7'. _=-=.:::.7_~__=-=.:7_7_:-:._:-:.:::_7'_7'_.::-:.:::.7.7'__=-=.:-:_7_7'..::-:.:7.7_7.. :-:.:7.7. :-.. =-=."".7.:C•."".--=_7.7'. _=-=_:-:.7'_-:::-::::~='\;~::::~::::~C:al~1(:8=60:)=-44:3:-0=0:5:1..~-:-::,~",,-::- -. ---_. ----_ .. ---- , , - Monday, September 21, 1998 THE COUEGE VOIce 7 SAC Toga Party takes over '62 room ~1IiIIII Monday. September 21, 1998 THE COUliGE VOICE 8 NEWS Senators respond to student concerns over satellite TV charge. Despite Goodwin's report, dents an opportunity to get better By KAREN O'DONNELL we're wary of taking something we involved. Harkness Senator While Lee will represent KB' those involved in the formation of .. s staff writer asked for last year and [now) throw- Colman Long pointed out that one angry majority and fight for th the contract were reluctant to in- ing it in the administration's face." of the biggest problems is that, at shift in fee placement from pho e crease the tuition and instead ar- .lI . . ne Nothing produces interest in an It is not entirely surprising that b J to turtion, he believes that ranged to cover the expenses this point, SGA doesn't really know . ap- SGA meeting like the student body what many students wanted bas plymg the fee to the entire stud through the students' telephone exactly what is going on. Long DOW president saying. "we're screwed." become a major source of dis- added that" until we know what the bodvo Y ISi a faiau course of action. AUem bills. Just two little words-"satellite satisfaction. According to SGA students will have access to tbe Unfortunately, as several KB administration has planned we can TV" -have created a great uproar. President Brent Never, the terms of technology through dorm corom residents complained, many stu- not react to it." nn With the possibility of a fifteen dol- the contract were rushed, leaving However, the largest concern is rooms and the student center. lar increase in every student's little room for student involvement. dents on financial aid will fmd this over the financial distress that stu- Though the student body is gen- monthly phone bill, Conn is feel- However, in a fall 1996 memo- means of billing a great burden. dents may feel if the program is erally upset about the current cir- randum, Director of Residential "Several people called me and said, ing cheated. implemented as it is now planned. cumstances, the large amount of Articles in The Voice and SGA Life and Housing Kristine Cyr 'we can't afford it,..•said Lee, "[but Lee feels that one other option is to .student protest is sure to generate a on the Con have tried to clarify the Goodwin stated that the students SGA] represents 1600 students, and include the charge in the general positive outcome for the entirecam- true status of the salellite TV con- "suggested that the billing for this we can't make the decision for the tuition, because if that is done the pus. SGA and other student orga- tract and invite student responses. service be included in their bill at student body." charges "won't make a difference nizations will continue to fight for While many students vehemently the beginning of the semester." The The decision thus far, accord- to most students." Students can pay the opinions of the students they oppose the contract, members of statements included in Goodwin's ing to Never, is to suspend the con- the fee at the beginning of each se- represent and no decision 'Willbe SGA feel that they have their hands memorandum were approved by the tract until the spring semester, mester rather than seeing it reappear made without every avenue of ac- tied. "I've gotten a lot of calls from 1994 Residential Life and Housing thereby reopening the idea of add- e,:ery month as a telephone sur- tion being investigated. people willing to bring this to pick- Advisory, 1997-1998 SGA, and the ing the satellite TV charge to the ets," said KB senator Dan Lee, "but 1997-1998 Satellite TV Committee. general tuition. while giving stu- Earth house makes environmentalism a way of life resident Micah Mortali as, "a model for sustainable living." By BRET COHEN Earth House is an intimate community of students from all staff writer different backgrounds with varied interests who live together As you approach Earth House, you immediately sense because they believe in, as resident Caitlin Thompson puts that it is a different kind of place. Walking down the dirt it, "taking responsibility for the world you live in." i path and onto the porch with the clearly labeled "compost Earth House residents agreed that there are many rnis- bucket," you know that this is not your average Connecticut conceptions about Earth House on campus. They are not a College dorm. Inside, the seven members of Earth House group of extreme environmental activists, but merely a group live together in what is officially deemed by Earth House of individuals who see the earth as sacred. They live in Earth ":::;--..':::~--:~~~'J~House because it is a more comfortable envi- t: ronment, and it allows them to live the way in which they want to live. This consists of everything from composting their trash to turning off the shower while they are soaping up to conserve water. Mortali sums up the general be- liefs of Earth House by saying that, "We think . environmentalism isn't just about recycling. 1t'5 about life." This year Earth House has a lot of things planned to educate the community. They plan to build a roundhouse, a domicile dug into the ground which is more environmentally efficient than traditional buildings and more in harmony with nature. The residents of E8.-':1hHousealso SEE EARTH HOUSE continued on page 11 ------

STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY THf SlUfOlSH PBOGBAM Study abroad in Stockholm, Scandinavian literature, Svveden with The Svvedish European history, public Program at Stockholm policy, politics, health University.• Instruc-· Environmental coordinators: care, nationalism tion is in English. in ~stern Europe, Saving Conn one dorm at a time • Course offerings economics, film, are diverse, for ordinators also try to make sure that • Live with a Svvedish By BRET COHEN every person on campus is aware of the example: vvomen's family or in a university staff writer specific recycling methods. studies, environmental Every student on campus has two dormitory. • Program Beyond organizing dorm environ- policy, psychology. plastic bins inhisIher room One is blue mentalism, environJrental coordinators excursions within Svveden. and one gray. What are these bins for? also do little things like conserving en- 'The environmental coordinator is the ergy by turning offlights and televisions person you should ask. Each dorm has that have been lefton inthe dorms. They two environmental coordinators who are liaisons between the doons and the hold the job of educating the residents environment They attempt to keep the Alb Johruon --.vCrozior Wliams Sluclont Cente. oftheirdormabouttheproperhandling students aware of the things they can If you are unable to attend this meetin I of trash and recyclables. The environ- do to aidconservation.Environmental The Swedish Program Hamilt CoIl g. P ease contact your Study Abroad Advisor or , on ege 198 Coli Hill ' mental coordinators organize the coordinatorsmake sure that everyone (315) 737-0123 ' ege Road, Clinton, New York 133,3 dorm's recycling and keep dorm mem- in every dorm knows that it is part of Swed,[email protected] bers up Iodate abouthow they can help their duty to recycle, conserve, and be conserve resources. Environmental co- aware of the world around them. Monday, September 21, 1998 THE COU£GE VOice 9 NEWS • SAC prepares for upcoming year j-Board Appeals- Scott Montemerlo, Omar Ghaffar, Dan Lee, and Matt Samet Campus Grounds- Dan Steinberg, Mauro Leary, Tyrone Ward, and Eric Level By LUKE JOHNSON contacts to help keep SAC on an up- SAC is directly responsible for six Health Services- Becea Hirschman and Maggie Zinsier swing. majoron-<:ampus events - the First Day Information Services- Ben Munson and Nat Durbin a&e editor Although Clem's most obvious of Gasses Party, Harvestfest, the Holi- Residential Life and Housing Advisory- Erik Gammell, Jami Desantis, and Jenny This year, Conn's Student Activi- Barsamian function is to run parties and other day Party, the WUlIer Fonnal, F1ornlia, Counseling Services- Jeff Cook and Zach Nathan ties Council (SAC) is prepared to en- events, as SAC Chair; he also sits on and the Last Day of Gasses Party - and Alcohol Policy ~Dd Regulation- Kyle Mushkin, Meghan Welch, and Dan Lee tertain the campus with a variety of SGA Executive Board as a voting the organization also runs numerous Dean's Grievance- Shannon Senior events for the college oornmuoity. With membec and is on three of the six c0m- smaller events throughout the year. Financial Aid- April Tubbs, John Speek, Makhtar Sagna, and Chris Portante Sophomore Bachman Clem as SAC Parking Appeals- Colman Long and Evan Ouellette minees heneath the Issues Project Clem noted the importance and the dif- Campus Safety- Jess Benoit. Mike Muller, and Jeff Cook Chair and an enthusiastic executive Umbrella: the New London Outreach ficuhy in juggling the calendar to keep Finance- David Kupperberg, Colman Long, Makhtar Sagna, Todd Klann, Ben hoard, SAC promises to provide the Committee, the Alumni Outreach the events spread nut evenly over the Munson, Dave Abrams, Ben Bing, and Kedar Koirala campus with a wide array of activities. Committee, and the Diversity Commit- yeal: Spirit- Mauro Leary, Matt Cipriano, Tyrone Ward, Becca Hirschman, and Erik Clem attributes most of the action Gammell tee. Specifically, SAC is looking to di- Dining Services- Evan Ouellette and Scott Montemerio to his executive board, stating that '1 While the majority n:sponsihility of versify their offerings beyond the usual Environmental- Maggie Zinser, Dan Steinberg, and Emily Wiederkehr picked the best damn exec. board I planning SAC events lies with the exec lNEs. Possibilities include a game of Honor Code- Jess Benoit, Amy Palmer, Amy Melaugh, and Tim Hanson could possibly want; they're awesome, hoard, Clem stresses that the SAC reps campus-wide dorm assassin and a AAPC· Irira Telyukova and Evan Ouellette and I couldn't do anything without of classes, donns, and other organiza- by- Educational Planning- Colman Long and Amy Melaugh "Singled Our' party. SAC is also Land Planning and Use- Eric Levai and Maura Leary them." He also praised his predeces- tions also serve pivotal roles in the plan- ing to expand their daytime events Physical Plant- Mike Muller, Todd Klarin, and April Tubbs sor, Cathy Brush, for setting the asser- ning and execution of events and are schedule, the first of which is a Carni- Plex Task Force- Mike Muller and Emily Wiederkehr tive tone for SAC improvements and always welcome to voicetbeiropinions val slated for September 26. leaving a notebook of suggestions and and concerns. MSSC provides voice, support for minority students By LAURA STRONG ~w for 1h a minute, staff writer Many outsiders perceive Connecticut College to be a very homogenous school: mostly white, upper-middle class students. However, gradually any Tom, Dick or Harry can the faces of the school are changing, due largely to the efforts of the Office of Admissions, the Of- fice of Financial Aid, and the Minority Student chat with a Bobby.#W Steering Committee (MSSC). While Admissions and Financial Aid are two ....;;;;;;.. :;:::::. well-known campus offices, very few people have heard of MSSC. One reason for this is that thus far, much of their work has been done behind the scenes, in an effort to attract more students and faculty of color. The MSSC was formed as a result of the takeover at Fanning Hall, which occurred in the late eight- Best ies. During that event, minority students gath- ered and demanded improvements in representa- Long tion and the curriculum. Distance According to MSSC's constitution, their purpose is "to oversee, discuss, and act upon issues For The of concern to students of color at Connecticut Col- lege," and "to provide extended channels of com- State munication, increased areas of cooperation, and a greater acceptance of shared responsibility be- YOll',. tween students, student organizations, faculty, the I,,!, administration, and the Board of Trustees." Contrary to popular belief, the Committee is not a club, but a political organization sponsored by Unity House,and consistsof an executiveboard as wellas a general body. Elections for these positions take place in the spring. Chairperson Tauheedah Muhammad.As- sistant Chair Carla Laracuenta, and Secretary Clarissa Henry, as well as a Public Relations Director, the Po- litical Chairs ofUmoja, CCASA IPRIDE, La Unidad, SOAR, the SGA President, and the Unity House Sena- Now SNET Worldwide Snlutiuns" offers you new tor lead MSSC. General body meetings take place once everytwo weeks, and.the ExecutiveBoard meets once low rates to Europe and around the world. a week. Days and times have yet to he determined, and At SNET, we're bringing people closer together. at this moment the meetings are not open to the public. That's because our Worldwide Solutions The greatest strides made by MSSC have been the improvement of theAfrican Studies andAsian Studies calling plan offers some of the lowest long curricula Also, more professors of color have been distance rates. And if you sign International Rates added to the faculty, but Muhammad said that keeping up now, we'll even waive the tper minute: the professors at Conn has been a chalIenge, because $2.95 monthly fee for the first ''we'll gain a professor but lose another one." AT&T 12~ Despite the adversity that the organization faces, three months. Plus, if you're not UK . Italy 29~ Muhammad is optimistic. MSSC is planning to spon- satisfied. we'll switch you back Japan . 48~ SOrdialogues that will be open to the whole campus, to your original carrier for free. Israel .. 64~ which she hopes will heighten awareness of the group Colombia . 76¢ So no matter who or where you and of the roles and concerns of minority students. 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----- . , Monday, September 21, 1998 10 THE COU£GE VOICE U-WIRE Fraternity indicted on charges of manslaughter, hazing slaughter in me country, Martin against the fraternity are adjudi- The indictments were sealed charge a fraternity with manslaugh- By DOUGLAS HEIMBURGER cated," said .:0 and it is also the first to be between Monday, when the grand ter and hazing is unusual, Martin The Tech charged with hazing in recent Earlier this week, the Dean's jury returned the indictment, and said. Office, the Interfraternity Council, Under common law, unincorpo- memory. (U- WIRE) CAMBRIDGE, yesterday to avoid the illusion that and representatives of Fiji and of rated groups can be sued, Martin Other fraternities have faced Mass.- Tbe MIT chapter of Phi they were being released during the Malcolm Cotton Brown finalized primary elections in an attempt to said. Attorneys for the district lesser charges for recent drinking Gamma Delta has been indicted by an agreement that will cause the fra- bury the news, Martin said. attorney's office concluded that the deaths. Last month, the Louisiana a Suffolk County grand jury on one ternity to be de-recognized by the Krueger died on Sept 29 last law could reasonably be extended State University chapter of Sigma count of manslaughter and one Dean's Office until at least 2000, year after spending three days in a so that unincorporated groups can Alpha Epsilon pleaded no-contest count nfbazing following the death Williams said Wednesday. coma from acute aJcohol ingestion. be indicted. to 86 counts of purchasing alcohol of Scott S. Krueger '01 last fall. The group will also likely be Prosecutors allege he was served "It is unusual but there is pre- for underage drinkers and agreed to In announcing the indictments, derecognized by the Interfraternity and ingested aJcohol as part of a cedent." said Suffolk University pay $22,600 in fines. Suffolk County District Attorney Council using the group's inactiv- pledge event at the fraternity. Law Professor Mark G. Perlin. "We In 1997, a 20-year-old SAE Ralph C. Martin II said they "are ity clause, which allows for the No individual charges have many cases that corporations pledge at LSU died after ingesting based upon specific actions that immediate removal of inactive occurred on the night of Septem- The district attorney and the have been indicted with manslaugh- alcohol. The chapter closed after the groups, said IFe President Duane ber 27, and that those actions were grand jury decided not to press ter." incident. H. Dreger '99. related to traditional pledge event charges against individuals at the The group will be arraigned in MIT, administrators criticized The IFC last derecognized a sponsored and sanctioned" by Fiji. fraternity. While the grand jury decided group in 1990, when Alpha Epsi- The fraternity as a whole "acted "All we can do is bring the not to indict MIT, Martin nonethe- lon Pi reorganized, Dreger said. The in a reckless and wanton way," available charges and perhaps pur • less criticized the Institute for not fraternity was re-recognized two which fits the criminal definition of other fraternities on warning" about changing its housing system earlier. manslaughter, Martin said. the potential consequences for al- "It is clear that the administra- years later. MIT, the Malcolm Cotton cohol abuse, Martin said. tion moved too slowly in address- During that reorganization, the Brown Corporation, which owns While the grand jury did dis- MIT ing a trouble-plagued fraternity and Dean's Office withdrew its recog- the Fiji house, and specific indi- cover who among the fraterni ty in addressing the larger issues of nition for one year, but subse- viduals were not indicted yesterday. purchased the alcohol, "merely go- Suffolk Superior Court on Oct. I. inadequate housing capacity for quently restored it before the IFC The fraternity as a collective ing to the store on an errand is not Martin said that he expected an at- MIT freshmen." re-recognized the group. The Asso- body was indicted because "a cer- reckless and wanton conduct," Mar- torney representing the group to Martin said there was no agree- ciation of Student Activities also tain set of events was set into play tin said, and thus it did not fit the appear on that day, but added that ment between the District Attorney recognized the group during the by the fraternity that led to requirements for manslaughter. he was unsure who exactly would arid MIT regarding its housing period, Dreger said, which allowed [Krueger's] ingestion of alcohol," "My office determined that the represent the group. changes since the incident. it to hold events and reserve rooms. Martin said. indictments should be aimed at the Under Massachusetts law, man- At Wednesday's faculty meet- As part of the new agreement, Those "living at the house at the fraternity that promoted and orches- slaughter can be punished by incar- ing, President Charles M. Vest said which was agreed to by all sides in time of the death" make up the Phi trated the activities that ultimately ceration for up to twenty years, or that external factors played a role a "mutual" manner, Fiji will not Gamma Delta group indicted, said led to Scott Krueger's death, not at by a fine of up to $1,000 and im- in the Aug. 25. decision to house petition any Institute group for rec- James Borghesani. press secretary the people who were sent on a pur- prisonment for up to two and one all freshmen on campus. ognition until at least 2000, Dreger for Martin. chasing errand," Martin said. half years. Hazing can be punished However, "there was and is no said. 1'ne grand ~ur)' investigation, "\f there had been one person by a fine of up to $3,000 and im- agreement that the grand jury The agreement was in its final whkb. \asted lor over \ \ months. wuo stood i..ntbe p\ace of tills orga- prisonment for up to one year. would, or would not, take any spe- planning stages this week; Williams jmb~Yly /ocusea on the individuuls nization" that evening, "they would With organizations, however, cific action in exchange for creel- signed the document on Tuesday. nearest to the incident, Martin said. be held responsible" for Krueger's financial penalties are generally the sions about freshman housing or No one was available for com- The investigation later moved to the death, Martin added. only ones exerted, Perlin said. "You dealing with dangerous drinking or ment at Phi Gamma Delta's national organizations involved in the event, Although the individuals at the cannot incarcerate an.organization." any other matter," Vest said. organization yesterday. Roderick P. such as the Fiji fraternity. fraternity were not charged with Prosecutors confirmed that no In a statement released after the Taft '74, president of Malcolm Cot- While charges were considered felonies, they may still face pros- one would serve jail time if convic- decision, Dean of Students and ton Brown, could not be reached for against MIT, Martin and his staff ecution from Boston Police for mis- tions are obtained from the indict- Undergraduate Education Rosalind comment yesterday. decided not to prosecute the Insti- demeanor charges related to alco- ments, the Associated Press re- H. Williams said "MIT has coop- Zareena Hussain and Kevin tute. While the decision not to pros- hol possession and consumption, ported. erated with the investigation into Lang contributed to the reporting of ecute was closely debated, the of- Martin said. Those issues alone are Fiji is most likely the first fra- the death of Scott Krueger and we this article. fice was fairly united in its opinion not handled as part of a grand jury ternity to be charged with man- will continue to do so as the charges that a conviction could not be ob- process. tained, Martin said. Krueger's parents and their at- While Massachusetts law does torney, Leo F Boyle, signaled yes- BURDICK MATTHEWS not differentiate specifically be- terday that they will likely sue in- tween voluntary and involuntary dividual members who were con- . continuedfrom page 3 continuedfrom page 3 manslaughter, the case will be tried neeted to the event. attend your school for half tuition, through scholar- their ambitions and dreams. Last year, in addition as an involuntary manslaughter Charges uncommon in state ships without which, many New London students to attending alumni receptions around the country just would not be there. case, Borghesani said. The decision to criminally and making numerous visits to corporations and New London and Connecticut College are de- foundations, she visited 88 individuals in 20 states Krueger's parents consider veloping a bond that other colleges can only wish to talk with them about campaign gifts. they had. Both the City and the College and ulti- I'm sorry that this work takes her away from mately you, the students, will benefit from being campus, but the $1I I million dollars raised thus far, suit against MIT, fraternity proud alumni of a college community that really does as a result of her hard work and leadership, has been care enough about its neighbors to do something to critical to aJtering the opportunities available to stu- SuffolkUniversity By ZAREENA HUSSAIN better their quality of life. dents. Among other things, the "Any educationalinstitutionwho The Tech Your editorial was very criti- campaign has raised $16 million took today's events as a ringing en- cal of her community activity. You for scholarships, $18 million for (U-WIRE) CAMBRIDGE, dorsement of whatthey've beendoing say you want to see more of her. I LETTERS professorships, built tbe FW. Olin Mass.-While MIT will net face in- would he in denial,"Boyle said."The would like to see more of all of K -- Science Center, Becker House, dictments in the death of Scott S. messageof today is that the stakesare you. Don't confine yourselves to Gordon Natatorium, Luce Field Krueger '0 I. that decision has not drnmaticaJJyhigher forauniversitythan the closeness of your old campus. Join us, and fol- House, Silfen Track and Christoffer's rowing tanks, closed the door on a potentialcivilsuit they were twohours ago." low your President. Enjoy your real campus which renovated the College Center, provided many sum- against MIT and others, the family's Krueger's familyand his attorney is the entire City of New London and all therein. mer internships. supported CISLA, CAT, CCBES, attorneyssaid. also criticized MIT for not makinz a President Claire Gaudiani has made you all welcome and CCc. "Today, a jury of citizens of this formal apology. "Are they going~to members of OUf City and I encourage you to join 1believe that the President not only needs to con- communityhas indictedwhat is in re- parse words, are they going to split with us, and her, as we turn a great page of history in tinue the incredible pace that she has established, alityan MIT dormitory forhomicide," hairs?" Boylesaid, "or are they going this old City. but increase it in this, the final year of the campaign. saidLeo V. Boyle,attorneyforthe par- to take responsibility?" Our City is your city. Your campus is Our cam- While a leader owes time to the present moment, emsofScott S. Krueger'01. ''Thisdra- "No onehas said, 'we are sorry for pus. We have become one as it was meant to be from she must always be focused on the future. Claire's maticaJJyand irreversibly changes the ourconduetthat ledto [ScottKrueger'sj the very beginning. Please be as proud of President leadership is guaranteeing that this college will grow leveland the parameters of the debate." death," Boylesaid. Gaudiani as we are for doing and achieving what no in strength over the years, providing future genera- While an indictmentagainst MIT Krueger's parents, Bob and one else has even tried. tions of students a superb educational experience. would have been more helpful to the Darlene,alsospokeout againstthe In- We need to help her do this job. familyin any civilcase that may push stitute. "Parents aren't informed that Yours truly, forwardagainst thelnstitute, "intheeoct, [MIThasjhadhugealcoholproblems," Reid B. Burdick [the lack of a criminal indictment] saidDarleneKrueger. Sincerely, New London City Councilor CI' K M h doesn't insulateMIT fromacivil suit," Read this article in its entirety at arre . att ews, said Mark G. Perlin,a lawprofessorat hJtp:/lwww.uwire.com VP for Development/Alumni Relations __ ooo. =~------~~====---.J._----- _ ..-.-----_.- .._ _.- _._ . M01lday, September 21, 1998 THE COllEGE VOice 11

CONTINUED EARTH HOUSE SGA continued from page 8 continued from page J plan on leading nature walks to get they must maintain their lawn be- quires significant gasoline for mow- "these problems stem from a lack wealth of resources available to students more involved in the area cause it is more aesthetically pleasing and does nothing beneficial for of resources." tbe student body from both surrounding the campus. Sometime ing than the meadow would be. The the environment around it. Mortali Earth House is a model for en- alumni and the New London this fall, they are planning on hav- residents believe that a meadow summarizes the problem by stating vironmental awareness in the cam- community, while continuing to ing a trash composition study in filled with birds and small animals that the "administration wants to pus community. It sbould be looked foster positive relationships with which they will collect trash from is, if anything, more pleasing to the control the land, while we want to at as an ideal living environment in both groups." Tbe goal of the all tbe dorms, pick it apart, and eye than a large stretch of void support it." Tbe members of Earth which seven people come together final group, Physical Plant, is to show how much of it could have green grass. Mortali describes tbe House have made some headway in to live in an intimate community "inform physical plant about been recycled. Finally, Earth House problem as a "difference in ideolo- this project by being pennirted to and do anything they can to treat student concerns and advise as has proposed a plan to turn the gi- gies" between Earth House and the plant cedar trees and nati ve grasses the earth more kindly. According to how they can better serve stu- ant lawn which lies in between their administration. To residents of along the edges of the lawn. to the members of Earth House, "if dent needs." house and Route 32 into a natural Earth House, it does seem rather Earth House has also tried to every student on campus were more The main goal for the project meadow. This idea has caused them contradictory that the house on start a small resource library and conscious of how they treated their is to bring SGA directly to the repeated arguments with school ad- campus which is supposed to be a they were once again rebuffed by surrounding, this campus would be students it represents. "We want ministration. model for sustainable living has a the administration. Earth House a better place." to make sure the students know I The administration insists that huge lawn in front of it which re- resident Andris Zobs says that what we're doing:' said SGA President Brent Never. 1, The Connecticut College HOWDRH EVENT THEATER"PRESENTS community can anticipate positive outcomes from this year's issues projects, which promises A FREE COLLEGE PREMIERE SCREENING tangible results rather than mere NETWORK discussion and debate over stu- EVENT 80 dent concerns. THEATER~ ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 TOGA ® continued from page J abuse on campus and has prompted Ad- BROUGHT ministrators and Housefellows to formu- late new plans for education and preven- TO YOU BY tion. Rick Gelinas, housefellow of Hamilton, held a mandatory dorm meeting Sunday to discuss what had occurred there on Saturday. While there was no excessive damage or injury done, Gelinas CONNECTICUT wanted to "talk to everyone ... to make sure COLLEGE they were being responsible." A.lthough he felt that there was" excessive dnn\cing," @ Dana Han Gelinas attributed some of that feeling to his new position. Housefellow Jenny Marchick plans to 9PM Wednesday discuss other educational options at a September 23rd meeting of all housefellows. Similar to Gelinas, she feels that her position, combined with a freshman sibling at another school, has made her more acutely aware FREE of the situation. She wants to "give [un- derclassmen] information it took us four ADMISSION* years to learn." Future plans focus on uti- lizing SAs, Housefellows, and other up- perclassmen to assist in peer education. INFO?: call Jim Miner, Director of Campus Safety, has not met with Director of Student Ac- '1' 439-2597 tivities Scott McEver or Dean WoodBrooks, but he plans to recommend that any all-campus events, whether they serve alcohol or not, require officers to be * Passes available present. Miner feels that ..there is going at the College to be alcohnl present." He does not be- Center Information lieve student organizers of events can control alcohol at an event themselves. Miner Desk. referred specifically to all-campus events that do not serve alcohol because there will always be people attending with their own. Passes required. Seating is Both administrators and student lead- limited and not guaranteed. ers will continue to come up with ways to Please arrive early. better inform and educate the college community about the dangers of excessi ve drinking. It is the hope of both groups that Presented in association students will take an initiative and "peer- with Student Activities to-peer" accountability will help to make Council changes.

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EI 'N' Gee Club provides·eclectic environment for music

sign reading; "Stay Away from bike more successful you become. We By MITCHELL POLATIN miss the spiraling neon designs Image," except for the fact that it is a which litter the ceiling. Nevertheless, penis, is mounted on a metal sheet - penalty of death!" The dinosaur are unquestionably on an upward features editor those are immediately overshadowed with two chains hanging off it. At the head is fake but the sign on the mo- trend. Historically, night clubs go on three year trends. There is a defi- It's J Iam on a Friday morning, by the metallic torso of a woman with top of the metal sheet is a glowing torcycle is deadJy serious. and Scott is lifting kegs. The kegs a blue spiraling light from inside the purple X-ray to match the color Scott and Sung-Hee, the club's nite need for grass roots clubs." come off a large red and white truck abdomen. This silver torso. is scheme of the penis. The X-ray, Iam entertainment director, aim to cater Scott is currently considering host- with "Keystone" scrawled across mounted behind the bar, and Scott told, is the fractured cheek bone of to a diverse crowd mixing not only ing a film festival and possibly the side. The order Scott receives is proudly ex- Conn students some art exhibitions. It is evident not the one he had hoped for. The plains some of and residents of that the club has taken control of truck driver adjusts his gray pants the breathtaking New London his life. "1 have had to sacrifice a and explains that the receptionist art which he has County, but a lot of aspects of my life," he says, who takes the orders does not speak. collected for his variety of musi- but his expression quickly turns to English welL Scott doesn't bave club. "Obvi- cal tastes. For a smile, and he says, "I have met time to worry about such matters, ously, I'm very the past several some wonderful people. There is so he embraces the alcohol and helps partial to neon," years, Tuesday nothing quite like seeing bands play to move it behi.nd the bar. Scott admits, "I nights have here and then go on to play for 'Two \arge \\z.ards in the front thi.nk i.t's been deemed 10.000 people:' window watch the keg... mo vc wicked and "Feri sh Night" Like most residents of New through the red door into the dub. very soothing." at the EI 'N· London. Scott is concerned with the The lizards sit languid. one on a bro- Soothing to Gee. Evidence perception people maintain toward ken otf tree branch. and the other what? Patrons of this sits out the city. For a while. Scott served on a wooden plank. The lizards in may ask them- on the patio of as President of the Downtown New the window often strike visitors to selves, bur after the c1nb. for un- London Association. a conglomera- the EI 'N' Gee club as odd oma- receiving a tour der the basket- tion of 150 businesses. "I want to ments of an eclectic musical atmo- of the exotic art ball net and next let people know, contrary to public sphere. However, once inside the it becomes clear to a large dog- belief, " Scott explains, "that New large red door, visitors soon forget that Scan is not trying to offend any- the creative genius after he was in- house sits a wooden cross with London is a safe and fun place to the sight of the lizards. one, rather, he is simply trying to cre- volved in a horrible motorcycle ac- leather straps and chains. However, hang out." Scott bought the EI 'N' Geeclub ate a melting pot for society. "I've cident. Sung-Hee has created a new theme The EI 'N' Gee seems to be in 1989. The first band to play un- always catered to a diverse crowd," Just adjacent to the neon penis is night for the club, one that does not an ideal spot for Conn students to der Scott's management was Sonic he says as he looks around the empty the "neon antichrist," although some entail the use of chains, whips or hang out with prices usually Youth; that show sold out in an hour, club, "however, I will not cater to may consider it offensive at this other restraining devices. Wednes- around five dollars for a night of and since then, the club has seen the racism, sexism, or the degradation of scbool, it simply adds to the attno- day nights are "Swing Nights" at entertainment and. possibly less likes of Burning Spear, Joan women. This is a place where Iwant sphere of the oldest nightclub in New the club. Patrons are entitled to free with a Conn student ID. Visiting Osbome, Spin Doctors, and The everyone to feel comfortable." London County. The "neon lessons before the bands come on the club is certainly an experience Mighty Mighty Bosstones. "When The ten-inch purple neon penis antichrist" consists of the bronze stage. According to Sung-Hee the in itself. Scott sits at the bar, his I first got it," he explains, "it was protruding off the wall behind the bar upper body of a male wearing a gas crowd ranges in age from 16- 50 cbin in tbe palm ofbis hand, look- predominantly known as a punk may at first make some people un- mask with purple beams shooting and the nights have become "ex- ing up at the purple penis pulsat- club. What I set out to do was to comfortable, however, after being from his head. tremely successful." ing with electricity and he smiles, change it and get with the times." encouraged to touch it you see that In the bar, which sits directly It is obvious that Scott likes to "we're big fans of the first Scott has certainly gotten with the the purple neon localizes the static across from the stage, there is a pool keep moving and challenging him- amendment ... a ten inch neon times, and there is evidence to at- towards your fmger, thus making it table. a dinosaur head sitting atop a self. "The more things you open penis and more controversial art test to the consideration that he may some kind of novelty item. The stati- cigarette machine, a giant screen your door up to," he explains, " the to follow." have stepped ahead of the times. cally controlled penis, which looks television and a large motorcycle Once in the bar, it is difficult to like it could be found at "The Sharper housed under a pink sheet with a

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RUGBY Answer to last week's puzzle: continued from page I

Bomp!eL:b-f'uw Q¥' an opportunity to render an accurate judg- ment." GOOD The rugby club questions whether FUTONS or not their punishment was given to WEEKLY set an example for other groups. One & FRAMES INCOME member of the rugby club, who spoke pro.ceasing mail lor on the condition of anonymity. said "we natlo~1 company! Free were told that we weren't being supplies. postage' No martyred for the cause ... after this as- selling! Bonusea' Stal1 surance, a message was sent out to all immediatelyl Genuine team coaches and captains outlining the oPportunitylP1ease rush rugby team's punishment and the rea- sons for it:' Long se1f-Addressed WoodBrooks explains, stating that StaJlped hve10pe to "there is no witch hunt on hazing. The M P C, SUITE 391 college is not avoiding it, and we will 2045 Mt. Zion Rd respond to cases to the appropriate de- MORROW, GA 30260 gree." She added that she is disap- 516 Goldstar Hwy., Groton, CT pointed by the actions of the team and the hazing incident, saying it "flies in 860·449·1404 the face of honor, integrity, education, and Connecticut College." The rugby team questions the severity of a three year punishment. McBride stated that "it is a fact that no college nor Athletic Department is ea- ger to discipline. suspend, or disband any athletic team, varsity or club. In this case, however, a serious and blatant

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lege had no choice but to take the action of disbanding the men's rugby team." Dean Ferrari did not wish to comment. see firsthand how a career at HartbrJ AI positions require a 4-year coIege degnle Of its equivalent; new pduatIls ...... "....,.Some __ mutualtund_ ....-. According to Goodwin, the reason Life tTinslates fD a cms13nt stream eX new ~ a chanCe ta Jearn and INDIVIDUAL UFE & ANNUITY REPRESENTATIVES for the length of the punishment is that grow in a{JfO{TlJSSiVe envitrIment ;nt a "people who have been hazed tend to rJymm~...,.1lJ _)fUseIf IlJ be Customer Service ;or beSt ltv may be a little suprised IJy ContTact Management want to haze." Members of the rugby CU BritlJ It £)I atIitlX1e of "vtfJatever Account Management team refute this point saying that they happens, you can handle It," only Distributed Services becaJSe it riJeStl't fJJ.rJd Ii

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SPORTS Intramural Flag Football and Six-a-Side Soccer start seasons The fall intramural season got Locos versus Guster. Los Locos score of 2-1. Yilma Abebe scored self. Tim Knaver also had a big day peers' points came from captain under way this past weekend with took the game 3-1 thanks 10 cap- ' both of the goals for the Blackstone scoring three lauch downs and Mike Semprucci who had two T.D.s an eight-team flag football league tain Marijan Zurnbulev's two goaJs. team with assists from Dave Toth grabbing two interceptions. ick and one T.D. pass. Renee Stevens and a ten-team six-a-side SOccer Also scoring in the game for Los and Mawuli yaku. Smith's only Ziebarth rounded off the day defen- and John Crocker also had T.D.s for league. Both leagues promise to be Locos was Georgi Giozov. Guster's goal came from Dimitry Ozersky. sively for the Girls in the Bathroom the Suspects. competive and exciting as the first only goal of the game came from ln flag football action, Whaussst with one sack. On the other side of Wbaussst proved their win was few games of the season have captain Curran Ford. defeated their first opponent the line, Kareem Tatum connected no fluke with a convincing second shown. The Rough Riders vs. the Con- Branford in a shut-out 21-0. with Aaron Taylor for the Assassins' round victory over the Shogun As- Six-a-side soccer featured four cord United was the third game on Whaussst quanerback Joel English only T.D. Tatum also had one sack sassins. The Assassins, who can't games this week. The first game Sunday. The Rough Riders' offense led the way for his team throwing in the garne. seem 10 find any offense, lost by a of the season was played on Sun- exploded with a high scoring 12-3 for all three touchdowns. Chris Raul's Fruitstand surprised the score of 26-0. Whaussst quarter- day between the Barcelona F.C. and victory over the United. The game O'leary was on the receiving end confident Jamloaders in the closest back Joel English picked apart the the Yacht Club. Captain John featured three hat tricks, scored by for two of those passes while Zack game of the first week, 14-7. Raul's Shogun defense with three T.D. Trimble's Barcelona Ee. won the Rough Rider players Josh Keaney, Smith caught the third T.D. Smith quarterback Tim Sheflin threw for passes connecting with Anthony hotly contested match 3-2 thanks to Kent Geisel and WiU Carrey. Also also contributed on defense by rip- two TO. 's connecting with Andrew Russel, Ty Ronald and Chris his unassisted three goal effort. scoring for the Riders were Andrew ping one interception in me game. Poole and Jeff Perkins. Soccer O'leary. O'leary rushed for the Yacht Club came out scoring first Poole, Tim Sheflin and Chris Cuhn. Branford had some defensive no- scoring machine Kent Geisel con- fourth Whaussst T.D. O'Leary also with a Chris McMullin goal assisted Assisting in these goals were Will tables in an otherwise grim defeat tributed defensively for his flag showed defensive tenacity with two by freshman newcomer Dave Carrey (2), Josh Keeney (2), Kent as Mike Ellison grabbed two inter- football team with one interception sacks in the game. Paul Lyseeb Boetcher. The Yacht Club's second Geisel (I), Brad Sajesky (I) and ceptions and Adam Martucci and one sack. The Jamloaders teamed up with O'leary on the de- goal came in the second half and captain Ted Ridgeway (2). The sacked the Q.B. once. scored their only touchdown on an fensive line grabbing two sacks was scored by Cam Clark and was three Concord United goals came Girls in the Bathroom had a Aaron Hatfield to Jay Shea T.D. himself. And finally Joel English, assisted by Jesse Friedman. But it from one player, their captain, Ben strong first game showing, defeat- pass. Doug Sherwood put pressure who proves he can get it done on was Trimble's hat trick corning in Hughes. ing their opponent Shogun Assas- on the R.E quarterback with one both ends of the field, grabbed one the second half that made the dif- The final game played thus far, sins 35-7. Tony Sivestro came up sack. interception. The Shogun Assas- ference in this game as Barcelona was a battle of the dorm teams as huge for the Girls throwing three The Usual Suspects crushed the sins' one bright spot was a David F.e. pulled off the victory. Blackstone defeated Smith with a T.O.s as well as scoring two him- Blackstone team 28-0. The Sus- Holmes' interception. The second game featured Los Women's soccer shines in a double header tournament

By JEN BRENNAN season, is currentJy ranked 9th in the which caused her to miss last season standing al3-O<:oming into Sunday's NSCAA Metro region poU. Forward sports editor as well as this season's opener, the match and are ranked 12th in the na- Meg Welch '00 put the Camels ahead goal was unassisted. The Camels tion. However, the Camels were The Camels opened the Con- 1-0 when she converted off a pass outshot their opponent 32-5 which undaunted by the rankings and necticut College Invitational Tourna- from forward Caroline Davis '99 at speaks to the offensive outpouring of played to an overtime game. The ment with an impressive win over 17 minutes. Davis assisted on an- this year's squad. game was back and forth with the Rhode Island College to give them other goal by Welch six minutes later With the win, the Camels moved first goal not coming until the 65th their second win this season. Conn, extending the Camels'lead 2-0. The into Sunday's championship game minute of the contest when Kim-An who bas outscored their opponents half would end with the scoreboard against William Paterson. William Hernandez scored her team-leading 11-1 in the first two games of the showing Conn up by two. Paterson had yet to lose this year fourth goal. of the season. Conn, who held William Paterson to just four first-halfshots. came underattackin the second half and held strong until six minutes left in regulation when the equalizer got through goalie G'ornjJfem.~ ~ Amanda Baltzley. Baltzley was strong in the net, making 17 saves FUTONS for the Camels. Fittingly, this well-played contest & FRAMES entered a sudden death overtime. Despite a hard fought game, Conn couldn't hold on as William Pater- son scored 1: 16 into the overtime period giving them the win 2-1. However, the Camels were nothing but encouraged, dispite the disap- • pointing loss, because of the strength of their opponent. William Paterson began practicing almost two weeks before the Camels. So, things look bright for the Camels. They are definitely a team to watch this fall. The Camels take to Harkness Green Sat. 516 Goldslar Hwy Groton CT Sept [9th in another double header 860·449·1404 with the men's team; kick-off is at 2:00pm.

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,,, , -- '('0 '. Monday, September 21, 1998 16 THE COU£G£ VOICE CAMEL SPORTS Club soccer shows ME roundup

fantastic camel pride Men's Cross Country The men's cross country team varsity squad. For the second year By JEN BRENNAN opened its season in a tri-meet with in a row,one of the club players was sports editor Trinity and Wesleyan on Saturday asked rojoin the varsity squad; this afternoon. Wesleyan won the meet year that player was TIm Aslin '0 J. On a campus where eon-varsity with 34 points. Trinity finished sec- Club soccer not only provides an sports are oflen overlooked. the ond with 38 points and Connecti- opponent for the varsity team, bUI men's club soccer ream quietly cut College was third with 53. goes above and beyond by involv- goes about making a great name for Co-captain Mike Pfaff '00 led ing themselves in the community. itself and representing our campus the way for Conn with a fourth in the community. For anyone who For the second consecutive year, the place finish and a time of 28:40. doesn '. know the dedication it team has volunteered to help out as Tim Host '02 sparkled in his colle- takes to create and maintain a club coaches for a local youth soccer giate debut with a fifth place finish sport here's some background in- league, running drills and speaking at 28:41. Ben Brewer '0 I finished formation. Club sports are almost to teams in New London. 10th at 29:49. Co-captain Aaron entirely student-run: the students The club team has five or six Kleinman '99 was 16th at 30:39 and must initiate the process by regis- games scheduled this year, and they Jeff Burke '02 was 25th with a time tering with the Office of Student continue looking for opponents. of 33:09. Junior Tom Young fin- Life, writing a constitution, and This squad receives no help from ished 27th for the Camels at 34:31 electing student officers. If they the Athletic Center in terms of while Jeff Oviedo '02 and Bryan survive the Office of Student Life scheduling. Their opponents in- Boucher '01 finished 29th and 31st screening process, they then can clude Mitchell College, CGA, the respecti vety with times of 34:45 move to the Athletic Director. His varsity squad, WPI, and Boston and 36:41. The Camels return to role is to clearly layout the rules College. Things look good this year action Sept. 19 at the Fordham In- and regulations for the team. Once according to co-president Curran vitational. aU this occurs, the students must, Ford '99. Returning is last year's for the most part, create their own leading scorer, Billy Joyce '00, who Women's Cross Country schedule--contacting other teams is accompanied by standout striker The women's cross country and organizing field time. Some Kent Geisel '0 I. The midfield team opened its season with a sec- assistance does come from more looks solid,led hy Ben Hughes '01 ond place finish against Trinity and traditional sports who play an in- and Tim Sheflin '00. The defense Welseyan on Saturday afternoon in tercollegiate schedule. The main is anchored by Ben Dore '0 I and Hartford. Host Trinity won the point is that the success of these Josh Keeney '01. The team is meet with 22 points. Conn finished • clubs depends upon the student strengthened by ten freshmen play- with 46 and Wesleyan had 56. In leaders and their reponsibilty and ers, including Rob Guertin, who her collegiate debut, Maura Danahy dedication. worked his way into a starting po- was the Camels' top finisher and \0 a sporting world where large sition for a game earuer this sea- fifth overall with a time of 20:07. - egos run the show. this learn prides son. The team is looking forward Jordana Gustafson '0 J finished itself on being a feeder team for the to a grear season and a great future! seventh at 2l :21. Michelle Miller three games, rallied to win the fi- Women's Tennis '02 was eighth at 21:30 while co- nal two games 15-8 and 15-6 to The Camels' women's tennis captain Liza Richards '99 took lZth claim the match. The Camels were team defeated Mount Holyoke Col- Upcoming at 22:00. Katrina Pollack '0 I was led by hitter/setter Olga Samborska lege 4-3 in its season opener at 14th at 22:15 while Groton native '0 J who recorded 15 digs, 19 as- home on monday afternoon. Erin Wal worth '02 took 17th at sists, and six kills. The Camels also Megan Moore '01, the Camels' top 22:51. Another freshman, Angela received solid play from outside/ singles player, defeated Mount sports Campbell made the Camels' top middle hitter Alice Keen '99 who Holyoke's Chris Bricker 6-3, 6-1. seven and finished 20th overall at finished with 21 digs and 3 kills. The Camels also scored victories Field Hockey vs. Brandeis 9119 Ipm 23: 13. Yolanda Flamino of Trinity Co- captain/outside hitter Jenny from co-captains Sharyn Miskovitz vs. Tufts 9/19 IIam @ Salve Regina 9/23 CoUege won the race with a time Marchick '99 had nine kills and f ve '99 and Katie Carpenter '99. Wins vs. Clark 9/22 4pm vs. Bates 9/25 3:30pm of 19:18.Teammates Nicole Hanley assists while setter Kerri Guzzardo in the doubles competition by Men's Cross Country Men's Soccer and Thania Benios were second and '01 added 14 assists and seven digs. Moore/Miskovitz and Jen Janerich/ @ Fordham Invitational 9/19 vs. Trinity 9119 II am third respectively at 19:50 and Conn returns to action on Friday Carpenter helped solidify the lead. Women's Cross Country vs. Coast Guard 9/23 4pm 19:56. Connecticut College will (Sept. 18) in the Western Con- Conn takes the court again sat. Sept. @ Umass-Dartmouth Invitational Women's Soccer compete at the UMass Dartmouth necticut State University Invita- 19. 9/19 vs. Tufts 9119 2pm Invitational on Saturday September tional and will hold their home The victory was the first for Sailing @ Trinity 9/23 19. opener on Thursday Sept. 24. The Conn head coach Todd Doebler, in @ Mrs. Hurst Bowl 9119-20 Women's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Camels' win also meant the first for his first season. Doebler took over @ Hatch Brown Trophy 9/19-20 @ Western Conn. State The women's volleyball team Melody Davidson who made her for Sheryl Yeary, who spent 28 sea- Women's Tennis vs. Clark 9/24 7pm defeated Salem State 3-2 in its sea- debut as head coach. Davidson was sons as the head coach of the Cam- son opener at Salem State last Sat- named the head coach last May. els. urday. Conn, who trailed 2-1 after Men's soccer falls in season opener

By JEN BRENNAN to just five shots combined. giate start and ended the game with • sports editor Conn was encouraged by the team's three saves. Conn waited only four ability to hold Rhode Island scoreless minutes for the equalizer when This weekend Harkness Green was for most of the first half and the entire Lillien scored on a breakaway set up hopping with a tournament double- second half. Both goals came in the ftrst with a clear from Sheffield. Fontela header showcasing both the men's and eighteen minutes of play. This was the got back in the scoring column add- women's soccer teams. The women's first outing for the Camels, unlike the ing two goals, one off a penalty kick, team kicked off the day with a 4-1 vic- Rhode Island team which has played to give Conn a 3-2 lead which Teikyo tory over Rhode Island, setting the stage Q four games this season. Conn also out- could not overcome. Fontela, who Z for the men's entrance. However it -e was shot their competition 15-13. Despite led the conference in scoring with 33 RIC who would strike first, scoring two the opening disappointment, the week- points last season and leads agio this ~'" first-half goals and holding the advan- end wasn't a total loss as Conn re- year with 5 points, was named -' -''" tage to eventually win the game. Conn bounded on Sunday in the Consolation NESCAC Player of the Week on faced a tough goalie who allowed just Game. Conn defeated Teikyo Post 3-2 Monday. The squad (1-1) now goes three goals in 360 minutes of action. despite being outshot 13-10. Teikyo back into action Sat. 19 in a double- The Rhode Island defense was also enjoyed a short-lived 1-0 lead early in header with the women's team on impresssive, holding Conn's first and the first half when a ball got past Kyle Harkness Green at II am against second leading scorers, Co-Captain Sheffield '99, who made his first colle- NESCAC rival Trinity. Jonah Fontela '99 and Jay Lillien '00,