y Collegeus Thursday- Vol. 120, No. 1 September 5, 1996 e CleghenpamM Meadville, Pa.
Don't Fall In Marriot justifies Snapple policy
By JENNIFER M. NAGEL Since late last week, some ru- News Editor mors have surfaced explaining the policy change as a motive to in- "I have nothing against Snap- crease the healthiness of students' meals. Lee made clear that this was -pie," Jeff Lee explained. "If Snapple came in a bulk dis- not a factor in the decision, under- penser, I'd put one in the Food standing that a student could still Court." conceivably choose french fries, Lee, director of Marriot Dining soda and a slice of cheesecake and Services, credited the recent Snapple call it a meal. controversy in McKinley's Food Instead, Lee clarified the policy Court as part of a changing Marriot change as Marriot's means of trying policy on pre-packaged foods. to become consistent across campus. .The controversy began last "In the past, students would ask me Tuesday night when upperclass stu- why they couldn't use their meal dents' meal plans began to take ef- plan to buy Snapple in the C-store if fect. Those electing to dine at they could use it in McKinley's," he McKinley's discovered they could said, "and I had nothing to say." no longer include Snapple beverages Lee stressed, "I should have and other pre-packaged foods on never brought pre-packaged items their meal-equivalency plans. into the Food Court at all back in Several food items such as '94...This policy now puts us back Snapple, Dannon yogurt, Haagen to where we are consistent." Dazs ice cream bars and spring wa- Economic circumstances are also ter can no longer be selected by stu- a factor in Marriot's policy change. dents using a meal-equivalency Currently, all Allegheny student plan. These items are, however, still meal plans have a missed-meal fac- Bicyclists stop to view the construction of the new David V. Wise Sport and Fitness Center. Construction available in McKinley's for mone- tor figured into their cost. Lee ex- tary purchase. plained that meal plan prices acco- is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 1997. -Ben Wyrick photo Marriot's recent policy change modate the majority of students, prompted some students to circulate who usually do not use their entire Summer renovations upgrade campus facilities a petition and others to call Lee and week's meal allotment. plained that the appeal will be re- computer classes. The old green discuss the issue. When pre-packaged foods are By NATALIE WEAVER Andrew Twigg '99, who started viewed by the city zoning board on room and Assistant Professor of En- available through meal-equivalence Assistant News Editor an e-mail petition a week ago, has Sept. 19, after which time he is con- vironmental Science Terry Bensel's plans, more students typically take received at least 200 signed copies fident that construction will begin, office are now laboratory areas. The advantage of this convenience and According to Vice President for in his mailbox so far. "I was really use their entire week's meal allot- because "we've done everything we library is now located on the third Finance and Treasurer of the Col- suprised when I saw this new policy ment. Meals that would otherwise lege Tom Cardman, Allegheny spent need to do to be within zoning ordi- floor of the building. The new sign on the corner of and hadn't received any notice of be missed could be easily be substi- approximately $1,200,000 on reno- nances." it," he said. "I thought petitioning tuted with pre-packaged foods like Cardman said although the ap- Loomis Street and North Main vations this summer. Street is under construction. Card- would be the best way to express Snapple. Lee said, "It was never our Cardman explained that "the col- peal has delayed construction for - (continued on page 4) students' concerns." (continued on page 3) lege has made a commitment to approximately one month, "we're fund the cost of addressing the de- not panicking," and the dorms ferred maintenance problem," and should be completed by August has dramatically increased its fund- 1997. Freshman class illuminates national trends Cardman said the new dorms ing for these projects since 1992. turbed by the dramatic drop in stu- phenomenon. will consist of three buildings which By RONDA CHOLLOCK Several dorms were renovated dents of color entering Allegheny Smith suggests that instead of re- will accommodate a total of 72 stu- Editor-in-Chief this summer. Director of Facilities this year. sorting to artificial means, such as and Construction Ken Hannah said dents. The units will be "suite- quotas, to restore Allegheny's ideal style," with four single bedrooms The high ratio of women to men This year's freshman class repre- new vinyl and ceramic tile was in- sents a significant drop of over 4% ratio of men to women should the stalled in the bathrooms of Brooks with sinks, closets, beds, desks and and the disproportionate number of dressers, a common living room, ef- natural science majors in Al- in Allegheny's recent typical en- trend persist, "We continue to try to Hall. New showers were also rollment of minority freshmen. appeal to men based on who we are added, and some small showers ficiency kitchen and bathroom. legheny's class of 2000 reflects na- Improvements were also made in tional trends, explains Dean of Ad- According to Pollock, the drop is and what we do." were enlarged. Brooks dining hall the result of fewer students of color Smith says that any attempts Al- and the exterior of the building were academic buildings. Cardman said missions Gayle Pollock. Although Allegheny's enroll- choosing Allegheny after they have legheny might make to boost its painted, and new carpet and vinyl the landscaping and new sidewalk in front of Cochran was one of these ment of men to women has been been admitted. She hopes that a recruitment of men would probably tile was installed throughout the survey of the schools these students be canceled out by similar attempts building. Brooks also received 455 projects. roughly 50% over the past six years, Quigley Hall's auditorium was the class of 2000 is 59% female. elected to attend will yield some an- from other schools. He also ex- new windows and 262 sets of furni- plains that it is too premature to be remodeled, with 117 new cushioned For the past two to three years swers as to why they did not choose ture, which include a bed and mat- Allegheny. alarmed by what may be an isolated tress, study carrel, desk, dresser and seats, a new heating and air-condi- small liberal arts institutions around tioning system, and a "state of the the country have admitted a higher Pollock is reluctant to offer theo- anomaly. chair, he added. ries explaining why more women Pollock claims that the dispro- Caflisch Hall's Simplex fire art" audio-visual system, which in- ratio of women to men. Freshman are applying to schools like Al- portionate number of incoming alarm system was upgraded with cludes a VCR, slide projector and class statistics suggest that Al- legheny but suggests that one pos- freshmen interested in studying the new wiring and panels, and new overhead projector. New carpet and legheny finally may have caught up sible factor influencing Allegheny's natural sciences also reflects a na- carpeting was installed in Ravine hardwood floors were also installed. with this national trend. Changes were also made in the Because the admissions process enrollment may be that the women's tional trend. and Crawford Halls. Approximately 50% of the Construction of new dorms on Hall of Advanced Biology. Accord- at Allegheny is "blind" to the race, athletics teams had a better overall recruiting year than the men's. freshman class has expressed an in- the corner of Sherman Street and ing to Hannah, the environmental sex and religion of applicants, devia- tions such as the skewed sex ratio Dean of the College Bruce Smith terest in majoring in the natural Highland Avenue has been delayed, science department was moved to among freshmen are difficult to ex- explains that while "no co-ed insti- ence division. "because one of the families across the west end of the second floor, and tution is pleased by this trend," there Pollock explains that field of in- the street appealed [the construc- a large folding door was placed in plain. Pollock admits that she is dis- is no immediate explanation for the (continued on page 4) tion]," Hannah said. Cardman ex- the computer lab to accommodate
Page 2 News September 5, 1996 Pope praises Allegheny education as life-changing experience Allegheny's honor code, senior Advancement of Teaching. superior education to that of the glect at research universities. By benefit of geographical re- project and close faculty/student Profiled along with Allegheny Ivy League, where "you may never "...Because the prestige schools gion and the alphabet, Allegheny relationships cam unchecked praise are Franklin and Marshall College, see a professor outside of class, put the greater emphasis on re- takes the first chapter in Pope's in Loren Pope's Colleges that Antioch College, Denison Univer- you may never have a discussion in search and publishing, students book. Change Lives, a new book recom- sity, the College of Wooster, and class, you may never even write a come second." Pope concludes the Allegheny mending, "40 schools you should Kalamazoo College, where Al- paper." "When I asked students at these chapter observing, "It is a thor- know about even if you're not a legheny President Richard Cook Allegheny's new science build- [small] colleges my usual question, oughly first-rate place and the only straight-A student." recently completed his tenure as ing also made an overwhelmingly if they'd have dinner or spend a people not likely to find it com- Pope's effusive praise for Al- Provost. positive impression on Pope, who night at a faculty member's home fortable might be those who have legheny and its peers is backed by Pope cites Kalamazoo's claims that, "Only Columbia Uni- on a visit five years hence, the to drive in the fast lane. But Al- a long-term study of 159 higher "pioneer" foreign study program, versity's graduate facility is bet- usual response was, 'I'd have trou- legheny doesn't miss them." education institutions by Alexander where each student spends two ter." ble deciding which one."' Astin of the University of Califor- semesters abroad, as revolutionary. Pope bases most of his compar- nia at Los Angeles, as well as the Pope believes Allegheny and isons on the personal attention one findings of Ernest L. Boyer, head schools like it that "develop people gets at a school like Allegheny ver- Allegheny adds neuroscience major of the Carnegie Endowment for the who can land on their feet" offer a sus what he considers relative ne- Allegheny College recently re- ages, including women and minori- NEWS BRIEFS ceived a $600,000 grant from the ties, involved in real scientific ex- Howard Hughes Medical Institute to ploration instead of just memoriz- • A meeting for all sophomores freshmen and sophomores. the following week's issue. Items help support a newly established ing facts." interested in any health profession must be in writing, preferably typed, neuroscience major. The grants range from $600,000 will be held at 8 p.m., Wednesday, • The Campus newspaper has the and submitted to Box 40, or sent by Allegheny was one of 52 insti- to $1.6 million. Among the col- Sept. 11 in Can 225. The meeting following position available: e-mail to [email protected] . When tutions selected from among 189 leges receiving awards were will cover academic and scheduling Business Manager: Must have a sending items by e-mail, your name, applicants nationwide. Hughes an- Williams, Wellesley, Pomona, issues as well as out-of-classroom head for business and numbers and phone number and the department or nounced a series of four-year grants Smith, Carleton, Bates and Oberlin. activities. The meeting will last the ability to work with a budget. group you are representing must be totaling $45.4 million to help In addition to Allegheny, five other about an hour. This is a good opportunity to build a included. strengthen undergraduate education Pennsylvania institutions were re- resume. For more information, con- programs in the biological sciences. cipients: Villanova University • Students with strong communi- tact Ronda Chollock, editor-in-chief, • Residence Life, in conjunction This is Allegheny's second Hughes ($1.6 million), Swarthmore Col- cation skills who wish to make extra or Candace Boyer, managing editor, with The Counseling Center, is grant; the first, in 1988, provided lege ($1 million) Bryn Mawr Col- money are encouraged to apply for a at The Campus, x5386. E-mail sponsoring training for peer educa- $900,000 in support of the col- lege ($1 million), Haverford Col- position during the fall phone-a- chollor or boyerc. tors in the area of sexual assault is- lege's biology department. lege ($750,000) and Washington thon. Paid training, bonuses, non- sues. The focus of the training will "These colleges and universities and Jefferson College ($600,000). work-study and work-study positions • Veteran Soup Kitchen volun- be to provide participants with the do an excellent job of preparing "The group of institutions in- are offered. For more information, teers may now sign up in the Cam- information necessary to develop ef- students for careers in scientific re- vited to participate in this very contact the Annual Fund Office at pus Ministry office. Additional fective programming skills around search, teaching, medicine and re- competitive grant program represent x3853 by Friday, Sept. 15. sign-ups will be taken at the Volun- referrals, response protocols, and the lated field." said Purnell W. Chop- the most productive science pro- teer Fair on Thursday, Sept. 5. legal aspects of sexual assaults. An pin, president of the institute. "The grams in the nation in terms of • The History Department is of- informational session will be held at grants will help provide students preparing students for the health fering History 150, The Sixties in • The publication schedule for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 with more opportunities to carry professions and science careers," America, on Tuesdays and Thursdays The Memo has been changed this in Brooks Hall Plaid Lounge. Sign out research in modern laboratories noted Bruce Smith, dean of the col- from 1:30 to 2:45 this semester in year, which means a new deadline for up by Friday, Sept. 13 at The Coun- with state-of-the-art equipment. lege at Allegheny. Smith said the Arter 209. Taught by Barry submitting copy. Submissions are seling Center, or call x4368. Our goal is to get students of all (continued on page 4) Shapiro, this course is open to all now due by Tuesday at 5 p.m. for
The Campus Asks... Should students living in the dorms be required to purchase a meal plan? compiled by Ben Wyrick
I didn't know you had to have I think that freshmen shouldn't The meal plan appears to be de- I don't think anyone who lives in I haven't thought about it, but I least 10 meals a week, but if I was- have to be on the full meal plans. I signed for persons who are unable to a dorm should be required to have a don't think I really care. I live in a n't on a meal plan, where would I haven't made breakfast yet and still undertake the responsibility of per- specific meal plan. They should be house. cook my food? The majority of the I pay for it. Why? sonal nutrition. As college students, allowed to have no meal plan or use lounges with stoves, sinks and mi- we should be capable of such a re- one of the lowest priced plans. I Michele Mazzei crowaves have been turned into Matt Petrarca sponsibility and allowed to become think it puts a financial crunch on Class of '97 quads. Class of '00 independent in our food choices. some people.
Nicki Burrett Edye Olalia Matt Mapes Class of '97 Class of '99 Class of '99
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"When we were first here, MININOW WM NM NNW IOW IIIMO NMI IN NNW IMMIM fWOW WNW MON NOM room is the wall of large windows to learn about different cultures, but people, mainly upperclassmen, ONO WM, WOO WINS INN OM MOW IMO WNW separating their privacy from the we also would have had to learn to complained. But we let them come MIN INIONININIS hallway. adjust to living together," Six said. in and watch TV," Joyce said. "When I first got here, I went to After a week on campus, how- When asked if they would move look for my room and people down- ever, Six and her roommate were to two doubles if given the chance, stairs asked me what the number told the exchange students would the two were unsure. "Now that 111111-011-111111WIMIN INNIMMON was," Bellamy said in retrospect. not be coming. She said she was we've adjusted, I think it would be "When I told them, they'd get these looking forward to meeting them. weird to move," Gillette decided. funny looks on their faces." "But I already called my parents and According to Amy Hirschy, as- Krauss at first questioned his liv- told them to bring up our old sociate dean of students and director ing assignment asking, "Is this a couch," she said. of residence life, a meeting was room?" So far, the two enjoy living in the scheduled for students living in Dubbing themselves as "the lounge which contains a working lounges to address their concerns, lounge boys," Bellamy and Krauss stove and sink, complete with a wa- but no one attended. say they are coping with their situa- ter softener and a cable television. She also stressed that students tion well. They have strategically Six does not mind the added lux- living in lounges are being given the Area Coordinator Chris Bollinger, left, and Resident Director Sarah blocked a majority of the window uries. "It's great," she said. choice to move out as additional Brown, right, gave President Cook a tour through the Jacob C. space with a wardrobe, a dresser and Six noted that she has not had space becomes available. Hirschy Caflisch Memorial Hall last Friday. -Ben Wyrick photo two sleeping bags. Now, their only any complaints from hallmates said, "There are so many factors that major complaints are the light in the wishing to have a lounge on their go into helping people adjust that hallway keeping them awake, bad hall, and she and her roommate do we want to give them a choice as Snapple blocked from meal plans closet space and people watching not mind company. "People always soon as possible." their television from the hallway. come down to watch their soaps," The current lack of residence hall (continued from page 1) has taken steps to assure that some Also, they still are waiting for towel she said. rooms has resulted in plans for a intent to give students four bever- pre-packaged foods, like yogurt and racks, a mirror and more blinds. Freshman Megan Joyce and Lo- new apartment-style residence hall, ages for a meal." milk, are still available on meal- Although Residence Life is rielle Gilette had similar feelings which will begin to be constructed He explained that if pre-pack- equivalency plans in non-pre-pack- making other living options avail- about their lounge-quad in Brooks this fall on the corner of Highland aged foods were to continue to be aged forms. able to some lounge residents, Bel- Hall, though Joyce said she was a Avenue and Sherman Street. offered on the meal plan, overall "In past years there have been so lamy and Krauss say they will not little skeptical at first. Allegheny's newest residence meal plan prices would increase to many positives," Lee said, pointing move out. "It's great for meeting "The way it was described in the hall will house 72 people in ten make up for the decrease in missed out the McKinley's rennovations people," Krauss said. "We get new letter, the place sounded like a total (continued on page 4) meals. Allegheny's munch and and the addition of meal plans that shop accounts were created to allow include munch money. "Very students to purchase pre-packaged few colleges with this size popula- foods at a dollar per dollar rate. tion offer our variety of dining op- Lee stressed that Marriot has been tions." t7gz/. Mr AMERICA receptive to students' concerns and Come to the Volunteer Falai Welcome Back Offer!
6 - 7:30 tonight 2 weeks only! C.C. Lobby 12" PIZZA Get a free t- shirt! A44 40 ,1 tit•2 cat2s42 No CAO WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Gulf. All eight missiles were recklessly, and we must demonstrate any foreign aircraft flying over its southern Iraq. The exclusion zone missile strike against Iraq fell far launched successfully, he said in a once more our willingness and territory. initially was meant to prevent from the scene of aggression that telephone interview, but he did not capability to check that power and Adding to the area of southern Saddam from attacking Shiite triggered the American response. know how much damage they deter Saddam Hussein from being Iraq covered by the "no fly" rule Muslims in the south who tried Instead of hitting Iraqi troops in the inflicted. the regional bully," Perry said. would deprive Saddam of the use of unsuccessfully in 1991 to rise up north, Air Force bombers and Navy At a Pentagon news conference, Although the United States has a military training range and at least against him. ships targeted the south, where Defense Secretary William J. Perry more than 100 land-based combat two air bases, officials said. The exclusion zone, from the Saddam Hussein's forces remain said that although the U.S. assault aircraft in the immediate area, it Perry said he expected France 32nd parallel south to the borders of capable of threatening Kuwait and was in response to Iraq's military used two B-52 long-range bombers and Britain to continue helping the Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, also Saudi Arabia. takeover of the Kurdish town of flying from a base in the Pacific U.S. Air Force enforce the expanded serves as a kind of buffer between In an unusual daylight raid Irbil in northern Iraq last weekend, island of Guam to deliver 13 cruise "no fly" zone. He said Saudi Arabia, Baghdad and the Kuwaitis and Tuesday, two Navy ships and two the American design was broader. missiles at targets in southern Iraq. which is host to many allied aircraft Saudis, who feel threatened by B-52 bombers escorted by Navy "The issue is not simply the Iraqi Two Navy ships in the Persian Gulf used to patrol the zone, also Saddam's relatively large armed fighters launched 27 satellite-guided attack on Irbil, it is the clear and fired another 14 missiles. supported the expansion. forces. cruise missiles at radar installations present danger Saddam Hussein Each missile costs about $1 Saudi Arabia asked the United To strengthen that buffer, the and other air defense targets in poses to its neighbors, to the million. States, however, not to use its United States is unilaterally southern Iraq. At least five Iraqis security and stability of the region, The targets were air defense Saudi-based planes in Tuesday's extending the "no fly" area about 70 were reported to have been killed; and to the flow of oil in the world," installations, primarily surface-to-air attack, officials said. miles (110 kilometers) further north, U.S. officials said they had no Perry said shortly after President missile launch sites, air defense The Iraqi government said it to the 33rd parallel, reaching the details on damage. Clinton announced the U.S. attack radars and facilities from which the would disregard the flight suburbs of Baghdad. Perry said the It was unclear whether further from the Oval Office. Iraqi air defense network is restrictions and would shoot down change would be effective at midday commanded and controlled. U.S. attacks were planned and how The Clinton administration's U.S., French and British aircraft that on Wednesday. The intent, Perry said, was to successful the missile strikes were. greatest concern, Perry said, is that are patrolling a "no-fly" zone in Cloud cover was making photo Saddam, emboldened by his swift weaken Iraq's ability to challenge reconnaissance difficult, Pentagon military success against the officials said. overmatched Kurds, might strike at "It seemed successful," said his neighbors to the south as he did Navy Cmdr. Mark Danley, in invading Kuwait in August 1990. Freshman class statistics stray from norm commanding officer of the USS "Saddam Hussein has (continued from page 1) Laboon, a destroyer that fired eight demonstrated once more his best students." The number of applications re- terest is not considered in the crite- of the missiles from the Persian willingness to use military power Pollock believes that the influx ceived by Allegheny has also in- ria for admission. She also asserts of science majors will level off that although many people assume when the field becomes saturated, creased steadily since the "crash" of Construction to increase housing options that the new science facilities are re- and Smith adds that in the future 1990. This year alone yielded over sponsible for the surge in interested 100 more applications than the pre- (continued from page 3) "there are likely to be some initia- cost is currently imposed on stu- majors, the increase reflects what vious year. building units. Each unit will fea- tives [on our part] to attract students dents living in special interest Smith refers to as a nation-wide who are intrinsically interested in Pollock believes that this year's ture two stories, each of which will houses. "concern about employability." the social sciences and humanities." class of 523 incoming freshmen, contain four single bedrooms sur- The hall, which has been de- Smith remarks that, "If that per- Allegheny continues to attract with 40 fewer students than the class rounding a common living area, above it, is closer to an ideal size for signed by Berkebile Bros., Inc. and ception is a national trend, it is also stronger freshmen classes each year. kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen E. Pawlowski Associates of John- true that some institutions are posi- Allegheny. will be equipped with a refrigerator, For the first time, over 50% of the stown, is being built to meet the tioned to take advantage of that microwave, sink and two burners. matriculating freshmen were in the needs of students based on the rec- trend, and [Allegheny is] one of top 10% of their graduating classes. Additionally, each bedroom will ommendations from last year's Blue them." have a private sink. Ribbon Housing Panel. "Despite the announced prefer- Hirschy said that because of the Construction of the new resi- ences of matriculants, we continue amenities offered, students wanting dence hall will be the largest resi- to graduate balanced classes," Smith Summer construction improves campus buildings to live in the new hall next fall will says. Smith, also a professor of po- dence hall project since 1969, when (continued from page 1) pay an extra $500 per semester litical science, adds, "I like to think the next two weeks. construction of Edwards House was man explained that trustee Ann De- room and board. This additional completed. that we seduce away some of the One hundred forty-seven new genhart and her husband Larry pre- parking spaces are available on sented the college with a gift of ap- campus this year, according to Han- proximately $100,000 to construct nah. He said the additional spaces Grant supports new neuroscience major the sign. are located behind Edwards Hall, at Although three houses were lev- the reservoir, on the old tennis eled in order to construct the sign, (continued from page 2) courts and at the docking area of the ogy, neuroscience and structural Cardman said only one college- Hughes grant will be used to estab- tion in the United States and a se- Henderson Campus Center. biology. Hughes investigators owned house was torn down, and lish two tenure-track faculty posi- lect group of researchers abroad. Hannah said new parking areas conduct medical research in institute three new houses, on Loomis Street, tions in support of the neuroscience Since 1988, a total of 220 institu- will be available upon completion of laboratories at 62 outstanding medi- tions have received more than $335 Norman Street, and Prospect Street major. One will be in biology and the David V. Wise Sport and Fitness cal centers and universities nation- million from the institute's under- were purchased this year. the second in psychology. Funds Center, which is scheduled to open wide. Through its grant programs, graduate biological sciences pro- Construction of 12 new tennis also will support a summer researcn September 1997. Renovations to the institute supports science educa- program targeted to neuroscience, gram. courts at Robertson Field is under- the Mellon Building are progressing, some laboratory equipment, and a way, Hannah said. The light foun- and the steel beams have been raised pre-freshman and career develop- We love mail as much as you do! dations have been installed and the for the new center. ment program for minority stu- courts are expected to open within dents. Write to The Campus! Box 12 or email The Campus Perspectives EDITORIAL The Great Snapple Compromise We at The Campus drank a lot of Snapple. We used to think of building a new newsroom out of our empty orangeade bottles. And we miss having it around, but we think we've found a peaceful way to handle the current situation created by a recent change in Marriot policy. California castrates the Constitution In light of the recent Snapple standoff, we, The Campus California is a beautiful state full Examiner, the treatment calls for a ridiculous because it is based wholly Editorial Board, would like to propose what we call The of beautiful people full of beautiful $40 weekly injection of depo- on the assumption that sex offenders Great Snapple Compromise of 1996. We hope students, the ideas—beautifully idiotic ones. provera. The drug reduces sexual are fueled merely by their sexual College and Marriott will consider the following advice: From the folks who gave the world impulses in recipients but comes drive. Studies show that depo- It should have been obvious that students would take the compassionate Proposition 187 with a slew of side effects: lethargy, provera is ineffective against notice of the large signs covering the refrigerators in now comes an equally brilliant weight gain, cold sweats, high blood persons who commit their crimes McKinley's and want to know why their meal plan was no idea—castrate sex offenders! To pressure and nightmares. Sexual out of violent or aggressive longer enough to get them a Snapple. To avoid confusion hell with the Constitution, let's impulses return when use of the drug impulses. castrate people! is discontinued. More important, though, than the in the future, we suggest that Marriot address student issues As Americans have come to feel measure's questionable effectiveness quickly through student mail or e-mail, instead of waiting the need to be "tough on crime" is its questionable constitutionality. for angry students to come to them. they've simultaneously come to for- It inflicts upon criminals "cruel and We understand Marriott's economic reasons for banning James Weaver sake much of the Constitution and unusual punishment" by stripping pre-packaged foods from meal-equivalency plans, but only lose respect for basic human dignity. them of the sanctity of their bodies because we asked. Few people are aware of the missed- We already have the "Megan's and imposing an excessive meal factor which is factored into meal plan costs. We Last week the California state Law" notification of a neighborhood punishment. When do they stop understand that four Snapples per meal a few times every senate overwhelmingly approved a when a past sex offender is in its paying for their crimes? There is week could add up. However, we wonder how much measure calling for the "chemical midst. Evidently the rights to pri- such a thing as double jeopardy. financial harm it would do Marriott to allow students one castration" of repeat sex offenders. vacy and freedom from double jeop- Sex criminals seem to have be- pre-packaged item per meal? Only one senator—a Democrat— ardy (not being punished twice for come the number one scapegoat for This is an appropriate time to address meal plans in voted against the measure. the same offense) do not apply to the "tough on crime" crusade. general. We are grateful to have the options that we have The bill mandates that criminals sex criminals who have already President Clinton's call for a na- convicted twice of molesting chil- served their prison sentences. tional registry of sex offenders is now and realize that Marriott has greatly diversified student dren under 13 be chemically cas- Now we have the genius of frighteningly invasive of their al- dining options in the past few years, but because the trated upon parole, unless they chemical castration, a well-intended ready precarious rights. College requires meal plans to be purchased by all students should elect physical castration. but nevertheless misguided and When will we sign up all who live on campus, it doesn't seem too much to ask for Republican Gov. Pete Wilson has horrible piece of legislation. criminals and monitor them 24 hours them to provide a food option that isn't prepared by its since announced his firm support for Evidently the prohibition of "cruel a day? dining service. the legislation. And he's considered and unusual punishment" doesn't "Megan's Law" stigmatizes sex Lastly, Marriott, while we appreciate your attempts to a "moderate" Republican by many. apply to sex offenders. criminals for life and ignores the provide substitutes for Snapple and other pre-packaged According to the San Francisco California's castration solution is (continued on page 6) foods in McKinley's, we have to tell it like it is, and frankly, large tubs of unmarked dairy products can be scary. So please consider, at the very least, labling that Slackers unite: the world is yours salad bar yogurt. "Generation X is a bunch of Boomers don't intend to leave Some examples: There are a losers and slackers." without a fight. My parents both number of organizations devoted to How many times have you turn 50 this year. My father is educating the campus community heard this? This is the message sent talking about early retirement in about minority issues. There are the to our generation through all media. five years. He is in the very Advancement of Black Culture, All editorials represent the majority opinion of the We hear it on the news, in movies, beginning age bracket for the Baby Union Latina, Association for Asian on television and even on the radio. Boomers. and Asian-American Awareness Editorial Board. We are at a point where our (A5) and two,organizations for gay generation will have to take control students (Gay Pride, a student run —whether our parents' generation gr6up; • and the Committee in Mike Matott likes it or not. The oldest bracket of Support; of Gay, Lesbian, and Generation X has reached thirty. Bis'exual People, a student-faculty- We are the youngest members of the Staff organization.). The Campus welcomes all reader response. We reserve the Who is telling us that we are generation. ;There are many people involved right to reject all letters of a purely promotional nature, as well as letters nothing more than a group of The question is: How do we in these organizations —intluding a which do not meet our standards of integrity, accuracy and decency. We slackers who will amount to noth- show the Boomers that we are as large number of people who do not also reserve the right to edit pieces for space and grammar. Opinions ing? worthy a generation as they are? belong to the minorities in question. expressed in Letters to the Editor, editorial columns and editorial Well, that would be the Baby Some people might say that There are more nion-Asian. than cartoons do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of The Campus. Boom Generation. They're the ones there is a lot of apathy on this cam- Asian members in A5. Numbers of Deadlinefor letters is 5 p.m. the Monday before publication. Letters must that are in control of the media and pus. It's true that we aren't as active gay and biseual sttucients are not be type-written, double-spaced and signed, with a phone number included every other aspect of life. They're and loud at demonstrating as people available but even thpugh there isn't for verification. Any letter that cannot be verified will not be printed. the ones who have held on to power were twenty-five years ago for the a large number of people shouting for an incredibly long time. Vietnam War. However, if you look "We're here, we're queer, get used All questions concerning the above policy should be directed to the Now is the time of the passing around, you can find that there are to it" the truth is. . . we are here. Editor-in-Chief of the guard from one generation to people on this campus doing things. You don't have to be a member the next and it seems as if the Quite a lot of people actually. (continued on page 6) Page 6 Perspectives September 5, 1996 A point well taken: American foreign policy In the latter portion of the 1940's, the world was cisc caution lest the situation get out of hand. Let's castrate! Gen X wakes up still recovering from the incredible carnage of World While international reaction to any given action (continued from page 5) (continued from page 5) War II, and the significance of the Cold War was be- will vary, it does not affect the basic question in refer- possibility of rehabilitation, opening of a minority group to belong to any ginning to dawn. ence to action itself. The United States claims that in- up the convicted to discrimination, of the above organizations. All are ternational diplomacy has failed miserably, but how victimization and paranoia at the welcome. sincere has the effort been? Obviously, what the U.S. hands of society. When will we There are a number of other or- says and what it has done are two separate things. remember that every individual ganizations that are active on cam- Robert Hartman Diplomatic requests are not generally delivered via deserves a basic level of human pus and have an effect on the cam - cruise missile. Why throw a note attached to a rock that dignity? pus and the entire world. (We have explodes? If California's law survives Amnesty International as well as In this environment, the Boeing Company was be- The motives of the White House are difficult, if not (which it never should), we'll enter a other far-reaching groups.) ginning to produce one of the largest aircraft ever to sec impossible to assess. But the results of the actions are a new era of twisted physical punish- So what's the point, you might service. Powered by six massive turbines, the B-36 had much different story. Since 1945, troops have been used ment for our criminal population. ask? the capability to carry either tons of conventional ex - extensively to foster peace in foreign lands. In most Castration, chemically or physically, Show the Baby Boomers that plosives or nuclear bombs similar to the ones dropped cases, the solution has not been effective. In fact, the. is hardly the answer to the plague of there is something going for our on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Defense insiders dubbed it scenario has worsened in many places. sex crimes. Contrary to Bill Hoge, generation after all. Prove them the "Peacekeeper." They were only partially joking. Take Somalia for instance. U.S. intervention was the author of the legislation, this is wrong. Get involved. Find The prevalence of force in American foreign policy intended to bring an easing of hardship for people who riot the most effective cure. something that interests you or was again made evident this week. On September 3 the were starving for relief, both from constant warfare and What is needed is solid something you want to know more United States launched an intense missile attack against from the starvation that had become a daily routine. psychological treatment and about. Ask people questions. Iraqi targets, presumably in retaliation for Iraq's August They're still starving. It's hard to imagine any culture counseling for the criminals, not If you attended the Activities 31 attack on the Kurdish city of Irbil. Foreign response wishing peace to be brought to them through media flashy, far-fetched "solutions" that Fair on Wednesday, then you've to the U.S. action was mixed. Great Britain and Israel such as Air Force bombings, or at the point of a are designed to appeal to society's already made the first step. Now stood squarely behind the United States. marine's bayonet. fears in order to gain political points. follow through. Check out The "The British government fully supports the un- Foreign policy is a tricky channel to navigate. The If Pete Wilson is moderate, then Compass for more information on equivocal message to Saddam Hussein that the repres- path is littered with the many traps and intrigues that are I'd hate to see what an extremist all of the organizations that you can sion of innocent civilians and reckless acts of brutality begotten by enemy governments, and littered along the might push into law. be involved with on campus. are unacceptable," said British Prime Minister John way with the corpses of those who played the game and Perhaps we should enact Remember, it's going to be our turn Major. lost. The policy of peace by the sword must be mandatory hysterectomies for to run the world soon. On the other hand France and Spain, both members rethought if the United States is to remain the interna- unwed mothers? Propose lobotomies of NATO, condemned the action. According to French tional leader it so desperately wants to be. for cynical columnists? It's time for Mike Matott is a columnist for The Foreign Minister Herve de Charett, dialogue between People everywhere have a tendency to be very Americans to focus on real Campus. the Iraqi government and the Kurdish factions "is to us proud of themselves, very proud of their fellow coun- solutions, to respect all Americans' the only way to contribute, by a political solution, to the trymen. Think of American pride during the Olympics. constitutional rights and to realize return of calm and stability in Iraqi Kurdistan." It is a dangerous policy to make a people bear the yoke finally that sometimes the past Think you can survive Other nations, although reluctant to offer outright of the American dream. victimizer can become the victim. the wrath of molten metal? condemnations of the American assault, expressed a One day, the chains will snap, and the oppressed If so, write for Perspectives. great deal of concern over the issue. Especially notable will run free, demanding revenge upon their oppressors. James Weaver is Perspectives Editor in this contingent of the world were China and Japan, Robert Hartman is Assistant Perspectives Editor for for The Campus. both of whom urged the United States and Iraq to exer- The Campus. The Campus of Allegheny College Reducing First Women to first wives Founded 1876 Just about 15 minutes after Well, in fact, Hillary's star-turn But in the end, even the most VOLUME 120, No. 1 SEPTEMBER 5, 1996 Hillary Rodham Clinton left the was not better than Elizabeth fervent Hillary fans acknowledge podium, I came up with Reason 339 Dole's. Nor was it worse. It was that there is no winner in the com- RONDA CHOL LOCK CANDACE BOYER Why I'm Glad My Husband Isn't different. petition between the two Mrs-es. Editor - in - Chief Managing Editor Running for President. It was when Elizabeth Dole narrated the TV At the heart of the Hillabeth de- CBS began interviewing her date for show, "This is your Life, Bob bate are two remarkable women be- the high school senior prom. Spare Dole." Hillary Clinton gave a seri- ing judged and compared as wives. Jennifer M. Nagel Heather Mitcheltree & me! ous speech, making the connections First wives, to be sure, but wives. News Editor Natalie Weaver between private life and public is- They matter in this race because of Assistant News Editors sues, between the family and the vil - what they do "for" or "to" their hus- James Weaver Robert Hartman lage. bands' chances of success. What Perspectives Editor Assistant Perspectives Editor Ellen Goodman I was on the convention floor in they "say" about their husbands. Nicci Micco John Bohan & 1984, the night that Geraldine It's one thing to be "graded" for Arts & Living Editor Ellisa Keith Ferraro was nominated vice presi- yourself. Another as his wife. It's Assistant Arts & Living Editors There was this guy, this blast dent. The hall erupted with cheers one thing to rise or fall on your own, from the past, offering up serious and goose bumps. The applause that speak for yourself. It's quite an- Pat Sheldon Tenille Jenkins thoughts on Hillary, and how good it greeted Hillary Clinton was equally other when everything you do re- Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor had been to get to know her better deafening. But this time the mood flects or backfires on your husband. Ben Wyrick Robin Marjoram than he had in school. At least he was defiant. In one way or another both these Photography Editor Assistant Photography Editor hadn't taken Elizabeth Dole to the This is nothing if not a Hillary women are carefully performing a junior prom OT we would have end- support-group. The best applause juggling act. Candace Boyer & Betsy Haight less comparisons about their danc- line in Chicago this week, the one This is an era when a whole lot Andrew Twigg Assistant Advertising Manager ing styles. sure-fire cheer-getter, at every event of American couples are trying to Advertising Managers It's been that kind of a week. Up and in half a dozen speeches, is a figure out how to have separate to and including the long-awaited defense of Hillary Rodham Clinton roles and be partners, how to be in- speech-of-a-lifetime, we have been and her "village." The Democratic dividuals and a couple. It's women Jarred Thomas subjected to endless speculations on faithful are more than indignant who are most conscious of the lin- Distribution Manager Hillabeth. (Or is it Elizary?) This is about four years of unrelenting at- gering contradictions between being yet another reminder of the bad old tacks on the first lady for everything independent and "wifely." high school days when girls were from Whitewater to "seances" with For now, Hillabeth has hit the pitted against each other for the title Eleanor Roosevelt. glass ceiling for independent wives. of "Most Popular." For many, Dole's gibe at her and It's located in the East Wing of the But it was everywhere. In the the deliberate mis-description of her White House. Come to think of it, polls that gave out their "approval village as "collective" was the last that's reason 340: Why I'm Glad rating." On the magazine cover that straw. Women who wake up in the My Husband Isn't Running for The Editorial Board: had them jousting. Even in the morning with a deadline at work, a President. Jessica Baker, Ronda Chollock, Robert Hartman, Fred Illinois delegation that had a sign husband out of town and a child Hemminger, Nicci Micco, Jennifer M. Nagel, James Weaver, saying "Anything Elizabeth can do... with the measles don't think of the (c) 1996, The Boston Globe & Natalie Weaver Hillary can do better." village as a commie plot. Newspaper Company The Campus Arts & Living Visions of Modernity views more than just Peru By JOHN BOHAN ruvian Indians because his common Assistant Arts & Living Editor background made them feel com- fortable. The dramatics of Aznar, the The exhibit also showcases mastery of Chambi, and the mystery lesser-known, but equally-talented of the Vargas brothers, all Peruvian photographers. Juan Manuel photographers, opened the 1996-97 Figueroa-Aznar shows great talent season of Allegheny's Bowman and in his photographs of Peruvian art Penelec galleries with the exhibit, culture. "Visions of Modernity: Pho- The surreal and haunting Noc- tographs from the Peruvian Andes, turne photographs of the Vargas 1900-1930." The exhibit, which brothers are powerful and techni- will run through Oct. 2, captures the cally astounding. depth and skill of some of Peru's All of the works in the exhibit greatest photographers. can be admired not only for their Peter Yenne, co-curator of the aesthetic qualities, but also for the exhibit, opened the show with two clarity of the social statements that lectures about the history of the each of the artists wishes to convey. Peruvian art and how the collection With "Visions of Modernity," came together into an exhibit. the Megahan Gallery features He spoke about the Spanish "American Art from the Collection," domination of Peru, and early 20th- selected paintings and photographs century photographers effective from Allegheny's own collection. documentation of this political Gallery hours are Tuesday climate. through Friday, 12:30-5 p.m.; Satur- NIGHT VISION—The Vargas brothers' Nocturne photos shine in the foreground of "Visions of Modernity: Yenne described how Peruvian day, 1:30-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 2-4 Photographs from the Peruvian Andes, 1900-1930." The exhibit opened the 1996-97 gallery season photographer Martin Chambi's In- p.m. For more information or to Tuesday evening and will run through October 2. dian heritage enabled him to capture arrange a tour, contact Jennifer a more personal portrayal of the Pe- Laphan at 332-4365. Fools have Time to Kill J am doesn'tg el still tastesgood By JON CALDWELL & atre before each featured film.. FRED HEMMINGER Front-Row Joe was the inspiration Arts & Living Writers for our column title. angst-ridden singer now seems pre- We thought we should name our By BOB BAZYLAK Hail" explodes into a sonic wall. By occupied with notions of fledgling column Front-Row Joe, but we real- Arts & Living Writer the time "Who You Are" begins, it's spirituality. Aggressive cuts like Welcome to our first column in ized that copyright laws could get in obvious that the album is more of a "Habit" aside, Vedder's lyrics are The Campus. Every week we will showcase for the individual band our way. We decided on "fools" Artist: Pearl Jam mostly pensive and introspective. provide our readers with the latest members and their influences than because—again, we stress—we will Album: No Code In "Sometimes," for example, movie information from a common not be reviewing films on artistic or Label: Epic Records anything else. Vedder murmurs that he will "Seek man-on-the-street's point of view. Grade: B As a result, the musical my part/Devote myself" to a higher We will not critique movies on cinematic value, but on how much component of the album seems power. Vedder's collaborations merit, but rather on entertainment enjoyment we get from watching the With No Code, Pearl Jam's increasingly inconsistent and out-of- with Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh value only. films. For example, we don't care if fourth full-length album, the band focus. In this sense, the album's ti- Ali Khan also made a deep impres- was nominated members reunite from their various tle appropriately signifies the under- sion, seen in such pensive musings The Crying Game hiatuses and side projects with an lying lack of unity. for Film of the Year; it was not fun as those of "Hail, Hail." Front Row Fools may have been a enormous amount of individual The crunch guitar, harmonica- In spite of diverse new sounds, to watch. Eraser growth. As a cohesive unit, how- laden "Smile," for example, comes this album still lacks strong cinematic nightmare, but it was fun Mir- to laugh at Arnold trying to deliver ever, that growth remains unfocused straight out of Neil Young's melodies and unified hooks like Weekly, we will make a treach- sessions, while "Off He serious lines. and wandering. rorball those in past efforts— "Daughter" erous and exciting trip up 1-79 to our Goes" would easily fit right in with This week, we will review A (from Vs.) and "Better Man" (from new favorite movie theatre, Tinsel- Springsteen's Unplugged album. Time to Kill. I would like to add Vitalogy) quickly come to mind. In town. Before you conclude that we that one of the good things of being Song by song, the strengths of the end, this fragmented collection have appropriately named ourselves Music Review a "non-serious" reviewer is that we the different Pearl Jam members of songs demonstrates a band "fools," let us explain why we travel shine through. "In My Tree," one of searching for a new identity—a 45 minutes to view a movie. can review a two-month-old movie several songs co-written by new band somewhat out of alignment Meadville Cinemas' dorm room- instead of seeing Kevin Costner co- Ten, If you're hoping for another drummer Jack Irons, highlights his with itself. sized theatres are, alone, an excel- star with Don Johnson, one of the No you're in for a disappointment. solid and impressively-diverse However, the individual songs lent reason to travel elsewhere; but few men whose recent career is finds Pearl Jam stuck at a mu- Code rhythms, while "Mankind," No themselves stand alone extremely also, Tinseltown has 17 theatres more pathetic than his own. sical crossroads as they abandon the Code's stand-out track, features well. Even though Pearl Jam ap- showing 20 different movies per A Time to Kill deals with the grunge empire they helped create writing and vocals by guitarist Stone pears to be searching for a musical day, a large arcade, a pizza parlor racial tension in Mississippi when a and drift aimlessly through a sea of Gossard. anchor, the maturity and growth and coffee shop, along with three black man, Carl Lee Halley, pub- influences and sounds. Even the tortured, reclusive soul found on No Code is a solid step in highly-equipped snack bars. licly murders the two rednecks who "Sometimes" opens the disc with of Eddie Vedder has taken an amaz- the right direction. If nothing else, It has reclinable seats and the an- raped his little girl. a skeletal arrangement of sparse gui- ing turn for the brighter. Through- such change is only further testa- imated Front-Row Joe, who illus- Hailey, Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp tar and sliding bass before "Hail, out most of the 13 tracks, the once ment to Pearl Jam's staying power. trates the proper behavior in the the- (continued on page 8) Page 8 Arts & Living September 5, 1996 showing this weekend at Fools... Meadville (continued from page 7) "Date Rape" drug concerns law officers Fiction), with the help of his lawyer, Rohypnol perceived as threat to college women upcoming star Matthew Mc- Cinemas... Conaughey, must convince the jury of his insanity and defeat the ruth- WILMINGTON (AP)—Drug users "Someone can slip this drug into As of June, the federal Drug less Mississippi district attorney, know Rohypnol as a way to extend your drink when you're not looking Enforcement Agency had logged Rufus Buckley, played by Kevin (PG-13) or ebb their highs. Now police are and the next thing you know, you more than 2,500 criminal cases Jack Spacey (Usual Suspects). worried that the tranquilizer's wake up and something terrible has involving Rohypnol. The 2:00 4:15 7:05 9:25 The sensational Sandra Bullock unwelcomed emergence in North happened." government is trying to address the (Speed) plays Ellen Roarke, Mc- Carolina may hurt unsuspecting The tranquilizer Rohypnol is up problem. Conaughey's paralegal whose legal women. to 20 times stronger than Valium The DEA is pushing re- intelligence assists in the case's de- As college students return to and cannot be sold legally in the classification of the tranquilizer as a The Island of velopment. Wilmington, the New Hanover United States. But it is a legal pre- Class I drug, like heroin and LSD. The movie is full of intense County sheriff is reiterating an scription drug in 64 countries that is Still, U.S. law allows Americans drama and in-your-face conflict. (PG- earlier warning about the drug and used to treat insomnia. to bring a small supply into the Dr. Moreau Unfortunately, the woman beside us its connection to two alleged rapes Tasteless and odorless, it takes country for personal use from 13) thought it was a comedy and in recent months. effect in 15 minutes and can knock nations where it is sold legally. laughed during most of the court Sheriff Joe McQueen said the someone out for as long as 12 hours. Rohypnol is the second most 2:15 4:30 7:15 9:30 room scenes. women told investigators that men Rohypnol first showed up on commonly declared drug coming Jon's Pick— This is a must-see gave them the white pills, telling the U.S. streets several years ago. The over the Texas-Mexico border, movie. This movie is the best of the dates that the drugs would boost pills are a hot commodity among according to a recent University of Bullet Proof (R) Grisham series. Bullock's, their highs. Instead, the women said teenagers and users of other drugs. Texas study. Spacey's, Jackson's, and Mc- they passed out and the men People taking cocaine use it to Federal legislation was in- *premieres Friday Conaughey's careers can only sexually assaulted them. "come down" from a high and troduced in late July to impose a 2:20 4:20 7:20 9:30 springboard from their perfor- Now with evidence that the drug people taking heroin and LSD mandatory 20-year prison term on mances. This movie makes you feel is being sold in North Carolina, law believe it intensifies their drug- anyone who knowingly uses as if you are a Mississippian outside enforcement officers are concerned induced experiences. Rohypnol or similar drugs to the courtroom awaiting the verdict about the drug around college It began turning up as a coercive commit a rape. and then you find out he is. . . On The Crow II: campuses, where drinking and tool in rape cases in Texas, Florida In North Carolina, possession of the Snapple scale of one to ten, I acquaintance rape are problems and Georgia last year. fewer than 100 Rohypnol tablets is give it nine Snapples. already. So far police in Chapel Hill, considered a misdemeanor. But City of Angels Fred's Pick— This movie is a "With this kind of drug, you Durham and Raleigh, as well as possession of the drug with the showcase of fantastic acting talent. (R) could have victims that don't even campus police at Triangle intent to resell is a felony. Sandra looks great on the big screen know the drug was used, that don't universities, have received no The DEA also has sent notices to 2:10 4:10 7:30 9:30 and rumor has it that Matthew is not even know they were victims," said reports of sexual assaults involving law enforcement agencies bad either. The chemistry between *matinee times are Saturday Durham police intelligence officer the drug. nationwide, urging them to be on the the two is alone worth the money. I Tyrone Muse. lookout for the drug. and Sunday only give it eight Snapples. LIFE it4 01996 8'i MA1T Off Campus This Weekend... 44E1-1 ► 6fits,INK, Meadville WISDOM OF THE AGES .111• D. 114)PK11NS4 :mares fiom the Edge Friday, September 6—Meadville Council 19 60s 1970s on the Arts will open "Images from the WE 14AV TO OESTROy THE VILLAGE Edge," an exhibit of abstract images by In) ORDER TO local artist/musician J.D. Hopkins with a SAVE 1 -r. reception in the MCA Heeschen Gallery from 7-9 p.m. In conjunction with the exhibit, a performance of musical images will be given by J.D. and Jason Hopkins, Jim Reedy, Deb Kuempel, Barb Taylor, John Mitchell and others. Music will begin in both the MCA 19i0s 1 9 ,1 0 5 Heeschen Gallery and the MCA Gardner HELPNG Ei`J BEING WE THE RICH gime AS REPuBLICA4S is HELPING Theatre at 8 p.m. The exhibit continues WE CAN OEFEAT THE POoR. through September 21. WE REPOBLi OVA% Gallery hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 12:30-4:00 and Saturdays 9:00-noon. Saturday, September 7—Blue Planet Cafe will open its 1996-97 season at 7 p.m. in the MCA Gardner Theatre. Performers include poet Ivan Shafritz, New Age pianist Preston David, and original folk rock artist, Greg Ropp. You've got time Erie Friday, September 6—Erie Art Museum in conjunction with Mercyhurst College's Mary What the hell? D'Angelo Performing Arts Center presents Tabu Ley Rochereau et L'orchestre Afrisa Why not write for A & L? International at in the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center. The doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. concert. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or in advance by calling 824- meetings every Thursday, 4:30 3000. Prices are as follows: $8 students and seniors, $12 Erie Art Museum Members, $15 McKinley's...come join usl others. ■■•1111111■1■ Ine Campus Art's & Living Page 9 Subliminal Sandwich satisfies Personals Personals Look! It's in da book! I'll wrestle anyone for the right By IAN BAUM been released as a limited-edition The opening lines "Give me love price. Respond to Box 1760!! Arts and Living Writer two-disc set. so that I can kill" from "She's Unreal" will haunt you even when Artist: Meat Beat Manifesto The first disc is the structured you aren't listening to it. Ibum: Subliminal Sandwich half of the album, while the second Happy 21st, Nagel! Go crazy! tyle: Techno/Industrial disc is the experimental half. The "Asbestos Lead Asbestos" is a You're number 1 in my book. verall Grade: A first disc is an incredible blend of confusing mixture of danceable — "Mom" the conventional industrial-style music and sinister lyrics. "Industrial" is gaining popularity vocals and samples, with Techno I got a bad case of carpet-burn, beats and synthesizers backing it all The second disc contains over ese days. Nine Inch Nails and an hour of instrumental music. baby! rent Reznor's emergence into the up. Unlike most industrial, there is little-to-none of the usual distorted While it does not hold the power R & L& N— ommercial scene has introduced that the first disc does, you can eas- He's too old! That's just sick. isteners to lesser-known bands such guitars. From the opening hip- hoppish "Sound Innovation" to the ily lose yourself listening to this. It s Skinny Puppy, Pigface and Meat is refreshingly original and will give Hey Fancypants! From Wood to eat Manifesto. final "We Done," this disc is packed full of songs with statements, songs you an idea of what music is turning Sic, the goat will watch us for years to dance to, and more. to these days. to come. Music Review While this type of music is not "1979" takes a different look at for everyone, I feel that Meat Beat Don't forget the pickles and the fabled year from the Smashing Manifesto is appealing to a broader condoms! Meat Beat Manifesto is similar to Pumpkins' summer hit of the same audience than Nine Inch Nails 567- ine Inch Nails in that it is name. The opening repetition of because of Jack Dangers' more S, Z, T, C —it!! rimarily the work of one person, "It's a crime/I'm stuck in 1979/It's diverse sound. He is very creative, ack Dangers, who collaborates with so sublime" gives the song a darker, and this album is full of several Ronda— ther musicians to create an album. less-nostalgic look into the past. different influences. Every time you What's your minor? ubliminal Sandwich is Jack The music's eerie sound supports listen to it, you will hear something Classifieds angers' seventh album and has the provoking vocals. new. SPRING BREAK '97 - SELL Hey, Nic, what's the "L" TRIPS, EARN CASH, & GO in "A & L" stand for? FREE. STS is hiring CAMPUS Faculty recital to feature soprano REPS/GROUP ORGANIZERS to promote Cancun, Jamaica, and Florida. Call 1-800-648-4849 for Vicki Jamison, instructor of Vicki Jamison was an active Etter has appeared as featured Happy Birthday, Mansfield! Now soloist in several concerts at the information on joining America's #1 oice at Allegheny College, will performer with the Milwaukee you're a big boy! rform favorite soprano arias and Opera Company and Florentine Cleveland Museum of Art and re- Student Tour Operator. o-star in a one-act opera in Al- Opera Company in Wisconsin. She cently was chosen from applicants egheny's Faculty Recital on Sun- sang the soprano solo in the throughout the United States to per- y, Sept. 8 at 3:15 in Ford Chapel. Vaughan Williams' Donna Nobis form at the American Musicological The first half of the program will Pacem with the Erie Philharmonic. Society National Convention. She a recital accompanied by Ward In 1991, she was selected to appear holds a double master's degree in amison, associate professor of mu- at the International Congress of harpsichord and collaborative piano ic. Vicki Jamison will perform Voice Teachers in a master class by from the Cleveland Institute of Mu- 771,e ell-known arias such as "Quando Martina Arroyo. sic and is completing a doctor of e vo" from Puccini's La Boheme, Niblock, a baritone, is majoring musical arts program in historical `The Mechanical Dolls Aria" from in music. He conducts the Fifth performance at Case Western Re- ales of Hoffmann by Offenbach Street Presbyterian Church Choir of serve University. Heart], nd Mozart's "L'Amero Saro Con- Conneaut Lake and has been active The concert is free and open to tante" from 11 Re Pastore. in vocal and instrumental ensembles the public. For more information, The Mozart piece will feature at Allegheny, including the College contact the music department office 1340 Conneaut _Cake 2oad, ,Aleadvilk, Ta. 16335 (814) 337-8161 iolin obbigato by Assistant Profes- Choir, Chamber Choir, Chorus, at 332-3356. or of Violin, Lee Wilkins, concert- Wind Symphony and Wind Ensem- *Courtesy of Public Affairs aster of the Erie Philharmonic, a ble. , ember of the Chautauqua Sym- Welcome back Allegheny! hony for 16 years and a member of HEY, DANCERS: he advisory committee for the Brand New Menu!! ennsylvania Council on the Arts. Orchesis, Allegheny's student-run dance organization, will The second half of the program present its annual show in the fall this year Don't miss auditions! Micro-brew on tap and bottles! ill feature the one-act comic opera Mark these dates on your calenders and look for signs on campus `The Telephone" by Gian-Carlo enotti, starring Vicki Jamison and next week for the times and places of auditions. BIG SCREEN T.V.-come watch football! llegheny senior James Niblock. MONDAY, SEPT. 9: INFORMATIONAL MEETING, CC fixated 11/2 ,Ailes Tot 79 on 2oute 322 2 Welcome back Gators! 378 North Street Saturda/,Septe ber7: Quickfix Buy recycled. It would mean the world to them. Page 10 September 5, 1996 O E E m O O rn rn introducing a fOur—Letter word seldom used in Modern rock. Apply for a Discover' Card, get approved and nab a free CD.* Jam to Poe. The Tragically Hip, Goodness, Kings X, Rust. Extra Fancy, Jawbox, Frente! and Thermadore Apply for the Discovere Card, get approved, and its yours FREE. 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Matt Yanni, who topped the Assistant Sports Editor Sophomore Amy Schuckert has The 1995 Gator soccer team lection each of his first two seasons, Gators last season with eight goals, made some big improvements from bounced back from a horrific start to Cohen was a marathon man last graduated. The Allegheny women's cross last year. "She's really coming on win six of its final eight games and year, starting 19 games and finishing The 1996 freshman class also country team faces a year of transi- strong and taking on the leadership finish 9-10-1. Head coach Marty with L81 goals-against average, 124 should help immediately. Goldberg tion after the decimation of last position for the freshmen," said Goldberg hopes that spirit and con- saves and two shutouts. His work- predicted as many as six rookies will year's "dream team." The returning Rehm of Schuckert. fidence can be recaptured. The ma- load will be eased with the addition contribute, particularly on offense. Gators, along with several inexperi- Sophomore Alison Anibaldi, who jority of the 1995 club returns, as of several capable freshmen. As usual, a challenging schedule enced college freshmen, hope to won all-conference honors at the only three starters were lost. Senior co-captain John Reid, also awaits. Goldberg said the NCAC maintain their past level of success. NCAC Championship, is currently "That was a team which did not a second team All-NCAC selection will again be one of the most com- The team will look to senior injured but will play a key role on want the season to end because they in 1995, will anchor the midfield. petitive conferences in the country, Maggie Rehm for her experience this year's team. "She is a very knew they were getting better," Reid finished second on the team in potentially fielding three nationally- and strong performance in their strong runner and when recovered Goldberg said. scoring last year with five goals and ranked teams. Fredonia State, quest for a conference title. Rehm she'll definitely be one of the top Foremost, Allegheny must cut two assists. Due to the large number Mount Union, Muskingum and has earned all-region honors twice runners," said Rehm. down its goals-against. The Gators of strong midfielders, Goldberg said' Westminster are among the oppo- and All-NCAC honors three times. With the small amount of return- ing runners the team will rely on the allowed 37 goals last season, second a five-man midfield configuration is nents on a strong non-conference "We just have to feel our way to last in the North Coast Athletic a possibility. Seniors Clint schedule. young legs of this year's freshmen through the season and see how it class, but it's too early to tell just Conference. While the loss of co- Rounsfull and Scott Vota, junior Goldberg and the Gators have goes," said Rehm. "We still have captain Matt Hellman will be felt, Hugo Gutierrez, and sophomores great hopes. "There's a wonderful what is in store for this strong group goals of winning the conference, but of runners. the defense has potential. Senior co- Robin Marjoram and Pat Capozzi attitude with this team, and we have we'll have to wait and see who steps the talent," Goldberg said. "We just Even though this team is a little captain Jeremy Brown, an honorable will join Reid. II up to meet the challenge." mention All-NCAC pick, senior Sophomore John Zdaniewski, have to work hard and we will see less experienced then the traditional John Cutting and sophomore Dustin last year's highest scoring freshman results." Other returning runners include Allegheny women's cross country Monokian are likely starters. with three goals and three assists for junior Jennifer Norris, who is com- team, they maintain high hopes of Sophomores Chris Nuttall, John nine points, returns to head a young ing back from a stress fracture but is winning the conference title once , expected to make a strong contribu- again. Freeston and John Kapsiak provide forward group. Classmates Josh *Courtesy of Public Affairs. depth and could earn starting roles. Nichols, Win Puffer and Jud Wible Hey! Write for Sports Women's and ROSTERS FOR INTRAMURAL men's soccer teams open MEADVILLE seasons SOCCER TEAMS ARE DUE IN SPORTS By TENNILLE JENKINS Assistant Sports Editor THE INTRAMURAL OFFICE GARDEN Allegheny women's and men's 272 Chestnut Street soccer teams opened their seasons this past weekend at the Baldwin- Wallace and Fredonia State Tour- ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER naments respectively. 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BUCKLE YOUR SAFETY BELT, sAl Ecuador Niger China The Campus Sports COMING SOON Women's volleyball adds depth By PAT SHELDON last season with 65 service aces. Sports Editor Rau also finished second on the team in digs (413) and third in kills with Allegheny head volleyball coach 304 on her way to honorable men- Bridget Sheehan worked hard this tion All-NCAC recognition. off-season to add depth to her al- Junior Molly McCoy is the sec- ready talented roster. With the ond hitter returning to start. McCoy Gators having begun play in the finished last season with 353 kills, 1996 season last weekend, Sheehan second on the team. hopes her efforts will pay dividends. Other returning hitters are senior The 1995 volleyball squad fin- Beth Scheuer and sophomores ished the season with a 35-11 record, Colleen Holthaus and Jill Staaf. but fell to Kenyon in the semifinals The fourth starter back for the of the NCAC Championship Tour- Gators is senior Kim Zawada. She is nament. a defensive specialist who has With that loss Sheehan began her racked up over 300 digs each of the efforts to give the Gators what she past two seasons. Joining Zawada in felt they needed most—depth. Five the defensive role is junior Kristen freshmen joined the team earlier this Graziano. summer and all hope to contribute to Allegheny opened the season another successful season. Saturday in the Kalamazoo Tourna- Senior captain Amy Bryson leads ment. a strong group of returning veterans The Gators split four matches in Allegheny's football team has been practicing in preparation for the upcoming season. The Gator's which includes four returning the tournament en-route to a third hope to return to the playoffs this season after missing the playoffs last year. Their quest begins on Sep- starters. Bryson, a setter, starts for place finish. tember 14 against the Thiel Tomcats at Robertson Athletic Field. Ben Wyncic Photo her third season. She was a second McCoy led the Gators in kills in team All-NCAC pick last season the tournament with 52. Rau col- with 8.7 assists per game. She has lected 47 kills, 23 blocks and 63 More seasoned Gators look to challenge the NCAC 1,862 career assists entering the sea- digs. Bryson added 108 assists, 33 son. kills and 58 digs. A quick start and the continued Pyewell will lead a talented group of back position are sophomores Backing up Bryson are sopho- The Gators were in action last development of a corp of young tal- young forwards. Despite missing Amanda Treadway and Danielle mores Bobbie Ruddock and Erin night, but results were not available ent will be the keys for the Al- three games with a knee injury last Shuryn. Several freshmen could also Chapyak. at press time. Saturday the team is legheny women's soccer team in year, Pyewell led Allegheny in scor- see time on defense. Two starters return at hitter spots ing nine goals and four assists for in action against Grove City and 1996. Seniors Laura Tomaselli and Jodie this season for the Gators. Senior Allegheny won five of its final 22 points, making her the NCAC's Chatham in the David Mead Field Evans will lead the midfield group. Missy Rau set an Allegheny record House at 1 p.m. seven games last year to finish 7-12- top freshmen scorer. She was an Tomaselli was named to the second 1 overall and 4-4 in North Coast honorable mention All-NCAC pick. All-NCAC in 1995 when she scored Athletic Conference. The results Classmates Jamie McGrady, who seven points in 20 games. Sopho- Criminal plays midget football were very indicative of the young tied Pyewell for the team goal scor- mores Lisa Hollis and Dyane Lehky WINSTON-SALEM (AP) - One the field. team head coach John Wilcher ing lead last year at nine, Alexis will also be counted on. fielded. Now a year older and wiser, Emrick (three goals in 1995), Kon- of the Walkertown Wolfpack's best Byrd said coaches were disap- Sophomore Danielle Aubele is the players was not who he said he was, Wilcher knows the Gators are capa- drich (two goals) and Tana McKas- incumbent goalkeeper. She had 52 pointed by the arrest. son all should play significant min- according to authorities. ble or playing well for a full season saves and a 5-1 record in six games "When I talked to the coach, he and challenging for the NCAC title. utes. last year after coming back from a Police say- Antone Flowers is a 19-year-old criminal who gave said, 'Man, we were looking for a "I think we have the firepower Senior co-captain Tracy Lohman preseason injury. Junior Karyn winning team.' He said, 'He was to (win the NCAC)," he said. "The will lead the defense. She was Howe and freshman Jennifer Jenks coaches a fake name and pretended to be 15 so he could star on the one of the best players we had," conference will be tough as usual, so named to the third team All-Great will also see time. Byrd said. it's a matter of how hard we work Lakes Region and the first team All- football field. Flowers gave coaches and play as a team." NCAC last year, remarkable accom- a fake birth certificate and name Flowers is 5-foot-8 and weighs Junior co-captain Jeannie Kon- plishments considering her first sea- *Courtesy of Public Affairs. when he joined the team, Detective about 130 pounds, Byrd said. He drich and sophomore Allison son on defense. Joining her at the Herbert Byrd of the Guilford County played football for North Forsyth sheriffs department said. High School several years ago. Byrd Men's cross country looking to shock the conference Flowers told coaches that he was said he worried that Flowers would 15 and that his name was Keno hurt one of the younger players. By TENNILLE JENKINS pectations for junior Kurt Krause team experience, there are three Smith. Most members of his Wolf- "That's why I hurried up and tried to Assistant Sports Editor who was plagued by injuries last newcomers. pack team are ages 13-15. get him," he said. season. "As long as he stays injury Sophomore Mark Hudson is ex- free, he'll be a top runner," said pected to do good things for the Officers arrested Flowers as he The Walkertown Wolfpack com- This year's Allegheny men's practiced with the Wolfpack behind petes in the Northwest Midget Foot- cross country team is looking to give Bloeser. team. "He's a pleasant surprise and Senior Co-Captains Spencer Mell has a lot of natural ability," said Walkertown Elementary School on ball League, an association of 11 the rest of the North Coast Athletic Aug. 20. They waited for him to teams from in and around Forsyth Conference a big surprise. and Bloeser are looking to have very Mell. "He could be one of the successful years. Mell is trying for team's top runners." change out of his uniform. Then County. The Gators, dealing with the loss they charged him with armed rob- his fourth year as a member of the Transfer student John Ashey and Byrd said that Flowers was ac- of three of their top runners and a regional team, and Bloeser is look- Junior Kevin Anthony are also ex- bery and kidnapping. They put him cused in the armed robbery and kid- decrease in team size, are ranked ing to finish his college career on a pected to be important factors to this in handcuffs and took him to jail as napping of a newspaper deliveryman sixth in the Annual Conference his former teammates ran drills on in Guilford County on July 30. Coaches Poll. This team has high high note. "He's a lot stronger and year's team. expectations of proving them wrong. tougher than he's ever been," said While the Gators have some re- Mell. "He had a poor '95 season, grouping to do, they are confident r I Returning junior Mike Matott is but he's looking to go out with a they will prove their sixth place I This Week in Gator Athletics expected to do a lot of good things bang." ranking wrong in the champi- I for the team. "He's one of the top High expectations have also been onships. September 7-Women's Soccer hosts Allegheny Invitational runners and he definitely steps it up I placed on returning juniors Kevin "We are a team looking for some . I Volleyball hosts Grove City and Chatham in the big meets," said senior Co- Hughes, Tom Webb and Josh Wig. respect and we haven't gotten it in Captain Jeremy Bloeser. Matott has Men's Soccer hosts Lycoming Sophmores Ben Wyrick and Gerry four years," said Mell. "The coaches I Men's and Women's Cross Country at Clarion Invitational twice earned all-region and all con- Palmer will also play an important obviously don't see us as a good I ference honors. role in determining a championship team and we must prove them I September 8-Women's Soccer hosts Allegheny Invitational Accordingly, there are high ex- team. While all of these men have wrong. "