THE C1 ['WEcF~,~'ER Volume 81 The Student Newspaper of Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee Number 7 Wednesday. October 27. 1993 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Speaks on Coming to Terms with Vietnam By Rachael Rack Saigon, Vietnam. His involvement there influ- , Pulitzer Prize-winning au- enced Sheehan's writings for years to come. As thor of A Bright Shining Lie: a reporter for in 1971, and America in Vietnam, addressed a capti- Sheehan was entrusted with the Pentagon Pa- vated crowd in Hardie auditorium on October pers by former Defense Department analyst 19. His lecture, entitled "Vietnam: Coming to Daniel Ellsburg. Terms at last," was provided by Rhodes' Olin Using this as a basis for his meticulous Lecture Series. research, Sheehan completed A Bright Shining Neil Sheehan, author of "A Bright Shining Lie" and other works about the Vietnam Sheehan spoke of many issues surround- Lie, for which he won the Pulitzer Prize in 1988. War, spoke in Hardie Auditorium last week. (Photo by Stephen Deusner) ing the American involvement in southeast Asia. This work traces American involvement in Viet- He addressed the phenomenon of Americans' nam and explains the attitudes prevalent in the "sense of infallibility" resulting from the Second U.S. that influenced the war. Women's Forum Plans "Take World War as well as the tendency to demonize Sheehan urges Americans to "gain wisdom the "other," or anyone who is a Communist. from Vietnam, otherwise the 58,000 names on "The truth about Vietnam," Sheehan explained, the wall will have been in vain." Back the Night" March "is bitter, it is disillusioned, but it is necessary." The theme of the Olin Lecture Series iS His remarkable journalism career "America and the Pacific Rim: Challenges for the By Amy S. Hall have in turn criticized Roiphe herself for her began after graduating from Harvard and becoming an 21st Century." The series is sponsored by a Next Thursday, October 28, the Rhodes interpretation. Army newsman in Korea and Japan during the grant from the John M.Olin Foundation, Inc., of Concerning Women's Forum will conduct the annual "Take this debate, Forum member late 1950s. He later became UPI bureau chief in New York. Back the Night" march. Repeated in cities and Bassham said, "I think that Take Back the Night on campuses throughout the country, the con- is importanr because it is educational. We want troversial event involves women and men march- people to be aware of sexual crimes, that they ing along streets at night and is intended to happen, and that they happen at Rhodes. We signify a protest against sexual crimes. As are not trying to scare people; education is not women's activist Susan Howard has proclaimed, meant to be frightening. We just want people to 'Where we live, where we park, where we walk- be aware." with every step, American women must weigh The newly created Women's Forum of their personal safety against the increasing odds Rhodes College is out to become one of the of criminal attack." prominent establishments on campus. The idea The Women's Forum invites all interested for the Forum was conceived by Rhodes seniors students to meet at the Amphitheater at 7:00 on Gayla Bassham, Liz Boucherand Kathryn Green, Thursday in order to march through Overton who sought to provide a group which could Park. There, the group will also hear a lecture promote a better understanding of women's from Ricci Hellman of the Memphis Sexual As- issues and concerns such as discrimination and sault Awareness Center concerning rape aware- special health needs. ness. Bassham stated of the Women's Forum, The event has been met with recent criti- "We wanted a mainstream women's organiza- cism by author Katie Roiphe who argues in her tion. We don't want feminism to be a dirty word new book, The Morning After: Sex, Fearand on campus." In place of its regular business Feminism on Campus, that such events de- meetings, the Forum offers a hi-weekly discus- grade the image of females to helpless, childlike sion group open to the campus. This dialogue victims in need of protection (see review, page is intended for reflection on gender issues in 5). She feels the overall result is the depiction of order to improve relations between the sexes women in their 1950's "delicate" role. Feminists and has attracted many women and men. Asia Week Wraps Up a Success By Amy S. Hall night in the Rat which provided several native Last week marked the observance of entrees. The highlight of the week was the Rhodes' Fourth Annual Asia Week, sponsored Tuesday Olin Series Lecture dealing with the by theAsian Studies Department, the Office of American involvement in Vietnam. Pulitzer Multicultural Affairs, and the A.S.I.A. (All Stu- prizewinner Neil Sheehan spoke on "Vietnam: dents Interested in Asia campus organiza- Coming to Terms at Last" with standing room Women's cross tion. only available in Hardie Auditorium. This year the event focused on several Thursday and Friday were reserved for Sexual country takes different Asian destinations. Professor Michael the showing of two Asian Films, "Raise the Red l Drompp, a coordinator, stated, "The purpose Lantern" (1991) and "The Dagger of Kamui" ofAsia Week is primarily to promote interest in (1986) which were in honor of China and Harassment 3rd straight! Asian studies at Rhodes. The world has be- Japan, respectively. A.S.I.A. group member come small; it is practical to learn of other Kim Phuong Nguyen stated, "We wanted oth- page 6 cultures. Asia is a particularlydynamic region, ers to be exposed to Asian culture, and we economically, politically, and culturally." hope the student body enjoyed the event." The event kicked off with Indian fnnd: CAMPUS &FETY ACTVITY LOG

Date Time Location Incident Action Taken 10/15/93 4:30 pm Stewart, 1st floor Disturbance reported. Campus Safety and Residence Life investigated. 10:05 1 Th Greek Organization Unregistered Event Dean Contacted. 10/16/93 2:00 am White, 3rd floor Unlawful use of fireworks and under investigation violation of Fire Code, to wit: bottle rocket ignited indoors into hazardous area. 10/17/93 11:00 pm Spann Lot Two suspicious perso.,s located in MPD called, unable to locate. Spann Lot, ran from Campus Safety officers upon investigation, west along Tutwiler. 11:20 pm Evergreen Church Campus Safety found door ajar MPD/Pastor called. Determined, no forced entry. Door left ajar earlier. 10/18/93 1:14 am Evergreen Church Suspicious persons: C.S. Officers Broadcast made. located two suspicious persons in a red Ford Mustang (TN plates) behind the rear of the Church. Upon approaching, the vehicle sped away. 6:15 pm University St. Suspicious persons Fled before Campus Safety arrived. Subjects reportedly cursing at passersby. 9:40 pm Refectory, East Porch Suspicious person: Male, wearing blue Broadcast made. shirt and blue jeans, walking with a limp reported loitering on refectory porch. Unable to locate subject in area. 10/19/93 5:21 am Robinson, 3rd floor Harassing phone calls Campus Safety and South Central Bell investigating. 10/20/93 1:45 am Robinson, 1st floor Harassing phone calls Campus Safety and South Central Bell investigating. Traffic Citations Escorts Traffic Warnings Jump Starts Alcohol Violations Propped Doors Accesses Visitors

Tni& WEEK INMEMPHIS Wednesday Women's Soccer vs. Christian Brothers Thursday Volleyball vs. Lambuth Friday Parents Weekend begins Kappa Delta All-Sing Faculty Recital featuringJohn Elmquist, piano; Rena Feller, clarinet; and Kathleen Powell, violin; Payne Recital Hall, 8:00 p.m. Book-signing featuring Grand Ole Opry star Skeeter Davis, author of Bus Fare to Kentucky; Davis-Kidd, 7:00 p.m. The Great Indoorsmen play at Six One Six Living Colour plays at Memphis State University Fieldhouse, 8:00 p.m.. Tickets are $12. Saturday Football vs. Trinity Sunday Halloween Man and Women's Soccer vs. Centre Rhodes Chorale concert, 4:00 p.m. Rhodes Music Academy Benefit Recital; Payne Recital Hall, 3:00 p.m. Tuesday Gilliland Lecture: Carol Rittner Wottle offers corrections Brooks Sponsors African-American Greek News Notes Photography Panel Discussion, Exhibit By Chris GlHreath to scholarship article The Interfratemity Council I wish to correct some misinfor- made to the awarding system last year, By Sheree R. Thomas MarionPost Wolcott: A Photographic has been working on its proposed mation, and to offer my opinion, of our financial aid budget is not only A public symposium focusing on Journey (1992) and 1993 recipient of Greek Awards program. the article entitled "Admissions to under control but will remain within the history of African-American pho- the prestigious Lyndhurst Foundation Though some adjustments have Slash Bellingrath, Morse and Cam- budget allocations during the current tography and its future will take place Award for Distinguished Original Writ- bridge Scholarships" that appeared on October 30, 10 am--noon at the been made, the plan as a whole is in fiscal year. ing. Dr. Tritobia Benjamin, directorof the October 20 issue of the Sou'wester. Memphis Brooks Museum ofArt. The intact and is expected to pass the Second, the number of Dean's the Gallery of Fine Art, Howard Uni- There were numerous statements in Scholarships (scholarships awarded symposium, sponsored by the Photo- versity, Washington, D.C., will serve as Council. The proposal came to a the article that must be corrected if exclusively to African-American stu- graphic Circle of the museum, will moderator for the panel discussion. vote in IFC on Monday, October Rhodes students are to have the facts dents) have not been increased. We discuss the medium of photography The symposium is held in con- 25, but results were not available about the recent changes made to our were budgeted for five Dean's Schol- as art and as social commentary. with the landmark exhibi- at press time. If passed, the plan junction merit-based scholarship program. arships last year and that commitment Panelists include: Sharon Farmer, tion, Songs of My will rely on the Order People, African- of Omega to First, the opinion. I found the will remain the same this year. current White House photographer Americans: A Self-Portrait,which is be implemented, culminating in a article, and especially the headline, to Third, the number of "Rhodes and contributor to the Songs of My scheduled to appear at the museum banquet in April. beverydeceptive. The headline,which Scholarships" we award has not in- People, African-Americans: A Self October 30 -December 12. The ex- smacked of sensationalism, implied creased because we have no "Rhodes Portrait exhibit; Ernest Withers, a hibit features 150 photographs by 53 Pi Kappa Alpha and Kappa that the admission office was imple- Scholarships." We have increased the native Memphian and nationally-rec- of the nation's leading African-Ameri- Delta were recognized by the menting a major cutback in the number of $5,000 Presidential Schol- ognized Civil Rights photojournalist; can photojoumalists. Traveling un- Alumni office as having the best College'smerit-based scholarship pro- arships from 20 to 50 per year and Jason Miccolo Johnson, also a native der the auspices of the Smithsonian Homecoming yard displays, and gram. In actuality, the number of have also implemented a new scholar- Memphian and exhibition contribu- Institution Traveling Exhibition Ser- will each receive $75 from the merit-based scholarships to be ship called the Rhodes Award which tor who currently lives and works in vice (SITES), the exhibit was orga- Alumni office. awarded to entering students this year varies in value from $1,000 to $4,000 Washington, D.C.; Dawoud Bey, aYale nized by the Corcoran Gallery of Art in has increased and the amount of per year. There were 38 recipients of graduate, whose work is included in Washington, D.C. Sigma Nu was recognized as money to be spent on merit-based Rhodes Awards in this year's entering the distinguished collections of the For more information about the having the best Homecoming yard scholarships has increased as well. The class. Museum of Contemporary Art at Chi- symposium or the exhibit, please call display by the President of Inter- bottom line is that the redistribution See Wottle, Page 4 cago and the Fogg Museum at Harvard; the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art fraternityCouncil. For their efforts of our merit-based scholarship funds and Dr. F. Jack Hurley, author of at 722-3500. :they will receive $100 from IFC. Pl will allow more Rhodes students to -Kappa Alpha was judged to be benefit from scholarship funds while not affecting the scholarship amounts second, and Kappa Sigma third. RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAININ8 CORPS received by current scholarship re- cipients. To me that sounds like a Kappa Delta AllSing will be positive change rather than one that held on Friday, October 29. The should have received such an alarmist theme is "Remembering the and misleading headline in the stu- 1980s." All groups are encouraged dent newspaper. to participate. Stepping down from my soap- Interested parties should con- box, I wish to offer the following cor- tact Amy Hill for information on rections. First, we do not have a "run- rules and how to sign up. away financial aid budget". The major budget overrun we experienced last Congratulations to Mike year does not mean that our budget is Gonda and Merryl Taylor who in a "runaway" mode, totally out of were crowned Mr. and Miss Rhodes control. If changes were not made to Saturday during Homecoming. All our financial aid awarding system, that finalists in the contest were mem- may indeed have become the case. bers of Greek organizations. But, in fact, as a result of the changes

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I -lI I I II -I e" . . Denny Verdicts A CALL FOR HELP By Teri Sullivan the recycling system as it was and even begin to Reveal Flawed View Campus Green Co-Coordinator expand it.We received a cold shock. Not only did we I am writing this editorial mainlyto ask for help. realize we could not expand recycling, but we were This past week the men who participated the Ozz hits one out of the field, it is almost Campus Green isbeing forced to take over the going to have to take on the recycling in the dorms: in the televised beating of truck driver Reginald impossible not to get excited and cheer with aluminum can bins in the dorms. What is required of 27 bins would be added to our duties. These bins also Denny during the 1992 Los Angeles Riots fin- everyone else around. However, when the us is that we empty each bin weekly and take the cans tend to be the ones that need the most attention and ished their trials. The worst actions become more se- to the can shack. Campus Green simply does not get more trash thrown in them, because of students perpetrator, a man who rious, so does our ability have the power to do this alone, and we feel that it who either don't think or don't care. How were we hurled a brick at Denny to control them. should not be a duty that falls on one club's shoul- going to be able to take this on, we wondered, when whileinfullviewofthecam- Try to look at it this ders. So far, we have receivd much help. Hall resi- our meeting attendance was so low and Campus era, received a conviction way: thousands of people dents, individuals, sororities and fraternities, and Green had gone on to other environmental efforts? on the felony charge of may- were in the part of Los club members are adopting can bins from us. We are I do not want to burn any bridges here. Physi- hem and on four misde- Angeles affected by the ri-looking for more clubs and groups to adopt bins cal Plant has not abandoned us. They have agreed to meanor charges of assault. ots, but not everyone from dorm floors. take the cans off-campus to Dixie Recycling Center if He was acquitted of aggra- looted, only four pulled a While I have been very pleased with the re- we can get them out of the dorms. Campus Green vated mayhem and attempted murder. His man out of a truck and beat him, and only one sponse that Campus Green is getting, I feel that it is will also receive the money for these collections. This cohorts were also acquitted of many of the hurled a brick at the driver's head. If the idea not enough, and we, as a club, are very concerned is a big help, and we appreciate it. While we under- charges they faced. There were two reasons that the men were swept up in the violence had about its lasting ability. The problem goes still deeper stand that the administration does not see recycling cited for the unexpected acquittals: the pros- any validity, Denny would have been hit with at than this. Campus Green feels that institutionaliza- in the same light that we do, we do not agree with its ecution was unable to prove the intent neces- least four bricks, there wouldn't be a truck tion is the best way to recycle. When Campus Green decision. We have been told that recycling should be sary for conviction on the stronger charges, and driver left alive in Los Angeles, and the store first began, the first step was to initiate recycling of a volunteer activity and should not fall on the shoul- the jurors felt that the defendants were swept owners who tried so hard to protect their busi- aluminum cans. Yes, it was a volunteer project, but it ders of the administration. We disagree. As I have away in a "wave of violence," and presumably nesses would have instead joined in the looting. was never meant to end there. Campus Green had stated before, institutionalization is necessary for couldn't control their actions. This is applicable to manysituations we see views of becoming more than a "recycling" club. recycling to survive. Whether or not one believes in As to the first reason, that's pretty hard to today. Rodney King's beaters made the con- There are many more issues involved inenvironmen- the environmental principles that environmentalists second guess. As in the associated Rodney King scious decision to continue to beat him long talism that need to be addressed, but with the recy- hold, it should be obvious to everyone that recycling beating trial, some parts of the case just can't be after he was neutralized as a threat. There is ding taking up all the energy it did, Campus Green simply makes common sense. understood by outsiders. Still, I am unable to even a great example from the Revolutionary was forced to put all of its efforts into recycling. The If institutions do not start seeing the impor-- come up with any other motivation for hurling War. During the Boston Tea Party, one colonist goal was institutionalization. tance of mandated recycling, then everyone is hurt. a brick at the head of a man already beaten into was seen stuffing his coat lining with tea. The Itis vital to organized recycling efforts that they The government iseven realizing the importance of defenselessness other than to kill him. How- patriots promptly apprehended the man and be institutionalized. If one main group, part of the this action, and yet Rhodes College says that it is ever, I wasn't there and I can only speculate. relieved him of his spoils. Though everyone administration itself, takes over the duties of recy- important but should be done by volunteers. Cam- The second reason, however, is something around was breaking the King's law, the patriots ding, many things are accomplished. Itshows others pus Green would like to thank all of you who are that I feel isopen to quite a bit ofdebate. In fact, were acting on their conscious decision to rebel that the administration sees recycling as an impor- putting all of your hard work into this project. We I think it safe to say that any juror who used this against an unjust government by taking action tant priority, thus sending out a positive message to truly believe it is important for everyone. We want to reason to vote for the acquittal of any of the for which they realized they could be held ac- other institutions and to individuals. It ensures that thank Physical Plant for assisting us. I do not blame defendants was dead wrong. countable. The looter was just hoping he could recycling remains steady, convenient, safe and sani- Brian Foshee. He has supported us as far as he feels Striking a defenseless person, whetheryou profit from the "wave of criminal activity" in the tary. When it isa volunteer effort, we are less sure of he can. I do not agree with him, but I understand his are in the midst of a riot or a police officer area, but he was still held accountable for his its lasting ability. This was the philosophy behind position. apprehending a motorist, is a conscious deci- actions. Campus Green's efforts as we pushed for more There isno guarantee that recycling will be here sion. It is a decision that the attacker has full So what is my solution? Well, it's really efficient ways to recycle. And then we reached a next year or the year after that. Students come and control over no matter what is going on around pretty simple. First, take full responsibility for breakthrough. go. The dedicated ones leave, and some clubs dis- him or her. It is also a decision for which the every action you make. Don't blame it on the About two years ago, former Co-Coordinator band, and still others lose interest. The only sure attacker should be held fully accountable. mood of the times or your particular socializa- Chris Buchanan was able to reach a trial solution. constant isthe institution of Rhodes College. Even if Now, there are some times when a person tion. Secondly, expect others to do the same. If Blue bins with lids were donated to us. Brian Foshee, we get everyone to adopt can bins, these people could say that he or she was swept away with the you can do that, then you have helped the world head of Physical Plant, agreed to add aluminum can cannot stay here forever. We can pass iton, but there mentalityofthecrowd. Sportseventsareagood take one more step toward rationality. recycling in the dorms to the list of duties for the is no assurance that it will continue. example. When you are in Busch Stadium and housekeepers on a trial basis. At the same time, By saying that recycling should be done by Campus Green managed to set up bins for paper to volunteers, the administration is effectively saying, be collected by BFI. Physical Plant "It's not my problem." I am told by some that they Wottle, Continued from p. 3 Presidential Scholarships awarded (increased also agreed to take from 20 to 50) and the implementation of the these bins to a central location once a week to meet support me, that they recycle at home, and why do I Fourth, contrary to what was stated in the Rhodes Awards were made during this past BFI pickups. feel that students won't do the same thing? Like I article, the changes made to our scholarship recruiting year. Thus we are able to gain some Campus Green was able to breathe and focus said, people talk big, and these people who profess program hae been grandfathered in. The knowledge of the effect these changes had on on other important issues like bringing speakers to their support of me have not offered to adopt any redistribution of the scholarship funds will not enrolling the entering class. The results: we the campus, getting rid of styrofoam in the Rat, and bins. affect current Rhodes students and, as long as enrolled 415 new students, 20 more than last the Environmental Fair. Campus Green began to Campus Green has lost a major battle; hope- a student's scholarship was tied to our tuition year, and remained within our financial aid expand and mature, until this summer. Brian Foshee, fully, there will be more battles to come. The one rate when he or she enrolled at Rhodes, that budget, a budget that was the same as the year Brent Moberly (the other Co-Coordinator of Campus request I have for the administration, at this point, is scholarship will remain tied to the tuition rate before. It certainly seems that the awarding of Green), and I met to discuss recycling. We had thus that the volunteers, especially the students, get full during the student's years here. No current more scholarships of lesser value to more stu- far received no complaints from Mr. Foshee and credit. scholarship recipient will be affected by these dents has passed its first trial with flying colors. assumed we would be beginning another year with changes. It is also interesting to note that the academic And fifth, while 1993-94 is indeed a test qualifications of our first-year students re- year for the awarding of a smaller number of mained markedly similar to last year. Bellingrath, Morse, Cambridge and University Dave Wottle Scholarships and for no longer tying them to Dean of Admissions the tuition rate, the changes in the number of and Financial Aid

Come to Sou'wester Staff meetings every Tuesday night at 9:00 pm in 103 Buckman. They're Groovy. Antioch Controversy Highlights National Issue Rhodes Sexual Harassment, Roiphe Book Attacks Assault Policy Redefined "New Feminism" By Emily Flinn cent blurring of the definitions of rape By Jason Carmel quired the victim to confront the al- the administration's willingness to deal and Jennifer Larson and harassment works against the em- leged assaulter. with the issues in a fairway." Professor Editor Campus News and Features Editors powerment of women. According to Rhodes enumerated a new policy Others, however, argue that the Ackerman defines her position on the In the September 20, 1993 issue her book, overreaction is causing concerning sexual harassment and as- mediation aspect of Rhodes' new Advisory Committee as a contact per- of Time, a review of Katie Roiphe's women's status in society to regress sault in its 1993-94 student handbook. sexual assault/harassment policy can son for students, faculty and staff who to a more Victorian standard. By re- actually benefit the victim of that as- are considering action, so that the vic- controversial new book The Morning The change from the former policy After: Sex, Fear, and Feminism on ducing women's status, much of what occurred prior to the national debate sault. "I think for a lot of victims of tims are aware of all the resources and Campus appeared. The author of the many feminists have fought for will be over the sexual conduct policy at sexual assault it's empowering to face alternatives available to them. undone, ironically. the accused this way," said Dean Silien. Lynn Dunavant, Coordinator of review stated that Roiphe "charges Antioch College in Yellow Springs, that college feminists, in their zeal to However, Roiphe seems to ig- Ohio, that mandates consent for each "And because it's voluntary, a sexual Student Development and Rhodes nore the fact that women doget raped harassment victim that maybe didn't Alumna, sees the policyas a "real good raise awareness about date rape, have level of intimacy each time that inti- given life to an old stereotype: the and, as stated in Time, "being aware of macy occurs between two or more feel comfortable confrontingan alleged improvement," but asks a different one's vulnerability is not alarmist." So perpetrator has other options." question altogether. "My whole ap- innocent woman who must be con- adults. stantly protected from men's danger- often rape is covered up, and no one Rhodes changed its sexual ha- Feuerstein defends the policy at proach is that policy or no policy, we hearsaboutthe incident. Thus, people her schoolstating,"studentswereout- need to take care of those people who ous sexuality." rassment policy following the imple- This is a fairly accurate descrip- tend to ignore or fail to even wonder mentation of the federal Campus Safety raged that there was no [sexual con- feel mistreated; everything else is on a tion of the book's thesis. Roiphe uses if rape is occurring. Roiphe does al- Act which requires that all colleges duct] policy before this; we felt very second tier," said Dunavant. both personal accounts and anecdotes lege that "date-rape awareness and and universities provide a separate open and very vulnerable." The new Currently, the main problem fac- campus safety lights create a climate policy at Antioch, despite what media ing the new policy is the lack of aware- coupled with research to take a defi- definition of sexual assault and proce- nite stand against the "we-are-all-vic- of anxiety where none existed," but dure for its adjudication by July 1, exaggerations have indicated, emerged ness concerning the rights of all par- she does not address the issue of from the students themselves who ties involved in sexual harassment and tims mentality." 1993. Previously the definition of a Roiphe explores the concept that whether rape was just as prevalent as- wrote the policy. assault. "Iam sure that, as in too many means of adjudication for sexual women are victimizing themselves by before the issue became a major sub- sault were included in the definition of Gayla Bassham, Coordinator of policies, students may not know as portraying women as the victims of ject of discussion and was simply sexual harassment in the Rhodes Col- the Rhodes College Women's Forum much as we would like," said Dean glossed over or hidden. states that while the new policy at Shandley. "Libby [Robertson] is work- men, thereby resurrecting the image lege handbook. of women as passive and unable to Roiphe explores related topics Dean of Student Affairs Tom Rhodes is,in theory, beneficial, she is ing on a more 'user friendly' brochure speak or act in their own defense. In concerning feminism, including por- Shandley and Director of Counseling aware of instances when women ap- that will help. All RA's discussed this in an interview in the October issue of nography, declaring second thoughts Services Libby Robertson drafted the proached the office of Student Affairs their training and were asked to in- the next morning as rape, and sexual and were "strongly encouraged" not clude [the policy] indiscussions with Glamour, Roiphe acknowledges that new policy after extensive consulta- while she may only be "talking about a harassment. The controversy that sur- tion with College attorneys, Student to use formal channels. "The policy is their residents." privileged, upper-echelon world," her rounds the book stems mainly from and student resident assis- a very progressive one on paper, but if According to Dean Shandley, no Assembly female classmates at Princeton Uni- her stance on rape-awareness, which tants. the administration discourages the use student to student sexual harassment maintains that overreaction denies of the policy, then what's the point," has been reported under the new versity are no less assertive than the In addition to separating the defi- males. Thus, women should not re- female sexualityand basic competence nitions and procedures for sexual as- said Bassham. policy (harassment allegations involv- duce themselves by scrambling for as a person in an archaic way but also the col- Despite some criticism of the me- ing other members of the Rhodes sault and sexual harassment, victim status. denigrates the whole issue of rape as lege also interjected mediation as an- diation process, overall response to Communityare handled by the appro- Roiphe believes that women a reality that occurs more often than other method to informally resolve the College's new policy has been priate dean). Effectiveness of the new should be assertive and that the re- people would like to think. complaints of sexual harassment and positive. policy will be an issue only after the assault. "Mediation is one of the most Bette Ackerman, Assistant Pro- community has utilized it. effective types of resolution forums," fessor of Psychology and the female "This is pretty new territory, not said Karen Silien, Associate Dean of faculty representative on the Sexual just for Rhodes but for everybody," £L"I " IE Student Affairs at Rhodes. Harassment and AssaultAdvisoryCom- said Professor Ackerman. "It may re- The mediation alternative, added mittee, is"exceedingly impressed with quire constant modification." to suggestions of indi- vidual action or admin- I HELP WANTED: EXTRA INCOME '93 istrative hearings in the U weekly Student handbook fol- LaMontagne Restaurant Earn $200-$500 lowing alleged sexual ha- Server/Bartender mailing 1993 travel bro- rassment or assault, has Veasant& helpful chures. 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Dieppa as hard as they could to give Saturday's The Lynx tried fora two-point conver- The Rhodes women's soccer football game to the Rhodes Lynx. sion, but Glorioso was sacked on the team triumphed over Loyola Univer- They continually shot themselves in play. With the score, the Lynx went sity (New Orleans) last Friday, win- the foot with penalties, turnovers and into the half down only 16-6 and came ning by a score of 7-0. The Lynx missed plays. Unfortunately, the Lynx out with renewed confidence and record now stands at 13-1, their only would not take the gift offered them momentum for the third quarter. loss to Trinity University, who are by the Scots, and Maryville prevailed Maryville's special teams let them ranked fourth in the nation. in a sioppy game, 16-12. down to start the second half. The Rhodes scored quickly as Holly Throughout the first half, the Scots' defense forced Rhodes to punt, Miller deflectedjenny Gunter's assist game by all appearances looked to be but Jason Turns' 41-yard kick was into the goal. At ten minutes, Gunter a Maryville blowout. The Scots scored fumbled on the Maryville seven by the gathered aagain, this time off Rachel on their first two possessions and took returner. Sophomore safety Cal Meeks Day's assist. The score at half-time was a 16-0 second quarter lead, only to be fell on the ball, and Rhodes took over 3-0 in favor of Rhodes. thwarted throughout the second half in the shadow of the Maryville goal The Lynx started the second half by a "bend but don't break" Lynx de- posts. with a goal. One minute into the fensive effort. Three plays and two penalties second halfJenny Gunter made it 4-0 Maryville's first possession, a 12- later, Glorioso dived in from the one- with help from Kopfler and Day. play drive mixing passes and runs, yard line to cut the Maryville lead to Kopfler passed it outside to Day, who ended with a seven-yard touchdown 16-12. crossed it to the goal area. Gunter runbyfullback Ron Silver. Silverwould From that point on, the game then knocked it in. Seven minutes prove to be a thorn in the sides of the became a battle of field position, with later, Rhodesscored again. HollyMiller Lynx all day, as he ran for 113 yards each team running three plays and -headedthe ball fora goal off of Racket, and both Maryville scorei. Maryville's punting on almost every drive. The Day's cross. PAT attempt was blocked by Lynx re- Scots gave Rhodes another chance to With thirty minutes of play togo, ceiver Don Purvis, so the Scots' lead score near the goal line, when Turns' Amy Lounsbury took a shot on the was 6-0. 65-yard punt was fumbled again by goal. The keeper managed a good Maryville tacked on a 23-yard the Maryville returner on the two-yard deflection, but Mo Martin was able to Vance Grant field goal and led 9-0 at line. Unfortunately, Glorioso's hur- kick it in for another one, making it 6- the end of the first quarter. ried pass was intercepted in the end 0. The second quarter began much zone, and the Lynx were turned away. Laura McRae passed it outside to like the first, with a Maryville drive Rhodes' final drive led them to Leah Daniels, who got it over the toward the end zone. However, the the brink of victory. On fourth and Lynx running back Joey Thomas (33) evades a Maryville keeper's head, who was too late on Lynx defense stiffened, and Grant's three at the Maryville four-yard line, tackler with help from wade receiver Justin Ross (8). (Photo by her jump to make the save. This last 40-yard field goal attempt missed wide Thomas gained what appeared to be a Dan Millner) point made it 7-0 for Rhodes, who left. first down at the Maryville one. How- savored victory once again. After Silver's second touchdown, ever, a controversial spot by the offi- The Lynx have a 3-1 SCAC Con- the Lynx offense, dormant through cials put the ball on the two-yard line, yards and a touchdown. Glorioso The Lynx will try to improve on ference record, and are ranked sixth most of the half, finally came to life, and the Lynx finished inches short of suffered through his worst day in a their 2-5 record next week at home in the Southern Region. They contin- putting together a 12-play scoring a first down. Lynx uniform, completing only nine against conference foe Trinity. Kick- ued their quest for nationals Sunday drive. Running backs Mike Lee and Thomas led the Lynx rushing at- of 27 passes for 87 yards, with one off at Fargason Field is set for 1:30. with a 5-0 victory over Millsaps. Joey Thomas combined to rush for 28 tack, gaining 75 yards on 24 carries. touchdown and one interception. yards on the drive, and quarterback Vandegrift caught six passes for 63 UIKS TAVERN i AND PIZZ SHOP 887 S.Highland I $1.25 I South of Park ice Cold Long Necks I $5.00 60 oz. pitchers Coors Light Hour' Coors Extra Gold eWe ds custom workr Mon - Fri Killian's 3 8 pm $4.00 Old Mill 160 oz.) *momm I prnarrnrnrrnrnmmwnmommmmoi 6157 Poplllar . Next to CafeMax 767. - 935 SCOU$00 Off 1 200 Off 12" Pizza -- -- *I iP i Of M I Lpitcher W_l 1 t Cross Country Team Victorious Over Sewanee By Eddie Dieppa had its best team race of the season. Sports Editor The top seven runners ran as close as The Rhodes College cross-coun- they ever have, proving to Sewanee try team started their weekend early that no other conference team can by heading out to Sewanee for their match Rhodes in depth. Sewanee did afternoon meet. Sewanee hosted its place their top two runners ahead of annual Invitational, usually a tough Rhodes' first man, Jon Michael Mor- place to win for most visiting schools. gan. The meet was also attended by the Rhodes came in third overall with University of Alabama A & M and Life 74 points, while Sewanee's defeat College, although several committed seems mild, as they scrambled to get schools did not send teams. 86 points. Only the lack of competi- The women's team, exemplify- tion saved Sewanee from a true beat- ing dramatic improvement over two ing. Rhodes placed nine men in front years ago, finished first overall with 19 of Sewanee's third man. points. Alabama A & M took second Morgan (27:31, 12th) lead Rhodes with 51, and Sewanee was third with with a 40 second improvement on his 60. The point totals dearly reflect the best time for eight kilometers. Welch stomping that Rhodes gave to Suggs (28:01, 14th), Eddie Dieppa Sewanee, accomplished when Rhodes (28:02,15th), and FelixVasquez (28:02, placed four runners in the first five 16th) had an exciting end to the race ABasketballHalloween Horror Story: finishers. with a dramaic sprint at the finish. Charlotte Turnipseed took an They were trailed closely by the sec- early lead and lengthened it the whole ond pack of the top seven. The Revenge of Mike time. She won the race for Rhodes, Brendan Minihan (28:16), Sean O'Keefe managing a time of 20:35 for the 3 Moran (28:18), and Denson Henry By Thomas Johnson mean to anger anyone with my news- I try to impale myself on the bas- mile course. Billie Ann Snodgrass (28:32) had excellent races to dose It was a dark and stormy night. paperartides. Theywere supposedto ketball Shoot-A-Way, but I just won't (20:53) was second overall and had out the regular season. Edgard Ca- Not even a single ray of light peeked be funny. But how can Iexplain that to die. "This stupid thing never has another well run race. First-year run- banillas (29:01) and Dave Speas (29:15) through the big bay window at the a half-drunk, half-crazed all-conference worked right!" I scream. Was the body ner Anne Hardwick (21:17) raced ex- also ran well. Completing their sea- west end of Mallory Gymnasium. guard, foaming at the mouth, coming of former player Brad Norwood really tremely well, and Alyssa Browning sons, mostly for the first time, were I am nervous, very nervous. Ev- at me with a basketball in one hand buried under the east basket in Mal- (21:31) helped seal Sewanee's coffin Myles Bogner (29:30), Erik Berry ery little sound startles me. I keep and a knife in the other? lory? lam ...slowly.. slowly ...going... with her fifth place finish. (29:58), and Mike Rosolino (30:29), looking over myshoulder, always turn- Jacob Mallory is dead. He is dead mad. Stark, raving mad. Kristin Oswalt (22:13), Meredith the team's late season addition. ing, always moving. My heart is beat- as a door-nail. The former Lynx Cat But then it occurs to me. It is Neer (22:44), and Jennifer Farringer The team now heads to Missis- ing - slowly at first, but then faster, basketball great would not come back midnight on the night before the first (22:48) ran well as a pack. The three sippi in two weeks for the SCAC Con- faster and then louder, louder. Why is to haunt the gym that bears his name, day that colleges are allowed to prac- ofthem will provide some very needed ference championship at Millsaps. it so loud? Why am I so nervous? Am I would he?Just because Jacob Mallory tice basketball. It must be MIDNIGHT depth going into Conference, only Neither team has any conference going crazy? was disillusioned with Division III bas- MADNESS. All the big schools have twoweeksaway. Pam Baugus (2:41), losses, and both appear very strong in Who was that man who called ketball and justbecause he died dur- one. Thank God. Elizabeth Irvin (23:42), and Bonnie terms of depth and leadership. The and told me to meet him in Mallory at ing one ofHilgeman'smurderous pre- So I'm not insane after all. I just Binkley (25:04) also had good races. only two teams that Rhodes has not midnight? Was it Coach Herb season workouts wouldn't make him play basketball for Rhodes. Of course The men's Cross-country team faced are Centre and Oglethorpe. Hilgeman, who just wanted to help come after me, would it? it's not the same thing. So why when me with my free-throw shooting? But Ican't stand itanymore! I'd rather I question if I truly am mad, I think I couldn't he have waited until tomor- be dead than involved with this crazy hear an answer throughout the pitch row, the first official day of practice? I basketball program in this gym full of black gym. Should I or anyone be should never have agreed to come. basketball playing werewolves like playing basketball for the Lynx? Quoth Why wouldn't he give his name? Duane Robicheaux. This place truly is an unmanned public address system, It is midnight, for Heaven's sake, filled with the essence of the Dark "NEVERMORE... on the night of the 31st of October in Side. the year of our Lord 1993 - Hallow- een night. I should be in myreindeer costume having a good time at the Sigma Nu Halloween party. Instead I am at midcourt in the pitch dark in the Rhodes gym - that forlom sight of so $2.00 off Large Plz p' many shattered dreams, of failed col- lege basketball careers, of lost SCAC .No Coupon Needed.. championships. DISCOUNTED BEVERAGES I think of Coke Whitworth, who P11 was kicked off the team by Coach Hilgeman, but swore that before he went to his grave he would get re- venge. I fear for y life. What is that on 1Foal seats noise-apointguarddribblingorthe Expires 11/04/93 beating of my heart? Am a going crazy Cbee * DINE IN OR TO GO e or is this finally the Revenge of Mike 2097 MADISON * 726-5343 O'Keefe? Open until Why are they after me? I didn't 11 pm Sun - Thun, --i-- ;----;1:------u 12-- am on Fri& Sot PilODf'AT~13 Volume 81 Number 5 Rule Wednesday, October 27, 1993 I e T An Editorial: Cereal Info To Become Dazed & Confused Roomies With Serial Killers The roving, Rhode'stercrack reporting staff Despite the brave external appearances of For those of you who may not know I have mean come on! Does it really need to be that has learned of yet another humiliating yet ironic Carmel and Gieselmann as they face incarcera- a confession to make. I have a problem, a prob- expensive to kill yourself? You can go to travesty to befall Rhodes College. The staff of tion, close friends say that lem that many of you mayshare. I, Eric Dunning, Walgreens and buy razor the two are quite blades for thirty-cents, Rhodes' independent newspaper, the Cereal shaken up about the incident. Said friend Chris am addicted to talk-shows. I watch them all: you can save the plastic bag from your dry- Info, has recently received a court summons for Gilreath, "Yeah. Tom andJason are quite shaken Jenny Jones, Geraldo. Jane Whitney, Richard cleaning, or you can jump off a building for free. later this month. This episode follows on the up about the incident." Bev, Montel Williams, the list goes on and on. So all I'm saying is don't buy the Gut-Slicer, heels of a string of journalistic incidents which One of the few people who are I'm not sure why I watch but I just can't control it's a rip-off and during the 4 to 6 weeks you're actually have included the political upheaval oftheRat's happy about the situation is Bubba "The Canni- it. Many times these shows give me the opportu- waiting you'll probably change your mind. So Ass (the writers thought the name was too anal bal" Lechter, who resides at Shelby nity to give advice or ask the guest questions. now you're stuck with one hideously-looking County Cor- retentive) and the near lynching of an innocent rectional Facility. Commented Lechter, "I'm so Many times this consist of screaming at the T.V., conversation piece in the middle of your room. Sou'wester reporter. excited that those NICE, tasty-er, tasteful young, "'hv areyou people so screwed up, what are Your friends will ask, "What in the hell is that As for the scandal involving the CerealInfo virile boys are coming to stay with me. vou-craz? " I have yet to receive a satisfactory thing?" and you will have to look them straight I fixed up staff, primary defendants Thomas Gieselmann, the spare bunks and even spiffed answer from anyone However, I did call in last in the eve and say, "Well, that's the Gut-Slicer." the place up a business manager of the CerealInfo and Jason bit. I hope to make my future roommates feel year to the Is Elvis Alive? special hosted by Bill Of course not all talk-show subjects involve Carmel, formerly of the Cereal Info, have re- right at home and have every amenity, wish or Bixby on Channel 46. Ireallvdidn't have any new violent activity. Many times they help us under- ceived court orders for apparent tax evasion of desire." The strait-jacketed Lechter also added information, but I did tell Bill that I loved him as stand one another. On Geraldo last week they the state of Tennessee. The two face up to six that if Gieselmann and Carmel had any trouble the Incredible Hulk. had a show on transvestites. Of course my first years in prison for this federal offense. Accord- adjusting, he'd teach them the "in's-and-out's" I believe that many of you will agree that response was, "You nasty bastards." However, I ing to Carmel, the whole situation was a big when you actually pick up the phone to call soon began to understand them (which was way of prison life personally. misunderstanding. He claimed that the Cereal Upon viewing some washed-up, has-been T.V. actor you have to scary so I turned it off). the photos of the young men Info merely set up a bank account in Tennessee, an unidentified prison guard commented on reached a verylow point. Speaking of low points, There is so much confusion in sexual iden- embezzled several thousand dollars from the their possible situation, "They'll get passed I was watchingJerry Springer three days ago and tity these days, it is hard to know how to behave Rhodes Third Annual Alumni Fish Fry fund, and around faster than the had a special guest. He was an artist who had toward whom. For instance how isone to regard a crack pipe." simply forgot to file a tax form. Said Gieselmann, As for the response from Rhodes, created real-live, working suicide machines. the giggly gangs of female impersonators, or most "Hey, everyone makes mistakes. When Christo- administrative figureheads were unavailable for These were not the nice sensitive ones as transvestites, that have become a common sight pher Columbus found some island instead of a comment. Allen Boone, Dean of Administrative used by Dr. Kevorkian. Instead they consisted of on the streets of our major cities? Yet they are, by continent, he didn't say, 'Oooops.' He just the Abdominizer (a shotgun-suit that blows your choice, though not technically, women, and as Affairs, was called away from a record-setting made the best of it and got on with his life." game of Super Mario Brothers for comment. stomach to pieces.) The Gasser (a back-pack such must be accorded all such rights and privi- When asked to explain the relationship of Boone, however, was ill-informed of the situa- style gas mask), and the Gut-Slicer ( a suit with leges. Columbus and tax evasion, Gieselmann had no tion. Rhodes College PresidentJames Daughdrill a large, rotary blade that slices you in half). I For homosexuals there is a slightly differ- comment. Carmel, however, said, "You know, informed than Boone. really liked the Gut-Slicer. Today suicide is often ent tactic. Male homosexuals are men, and was apparently better 'subpoena' is such a strong phrase. We're just accomplished by pills, plastic bags, etc. I really should be treated as such. Do not pander them Said Daughdrill, "Jason who?" having a little CHAT with the judge. Yeah, 'chat' admire someone who's unconventional, some- in conversation by trying JS to bring the topic is a much better word for it." one who says, "No! I want to die a slow, painful around to drapery fabrics, hairstyling, or sailors. death. Give me something brutal! Give me the Do not offer to light his cigarette or open the car Gut-Slicer!" door for him. While I have no prejudices, I Mr. Obnoxious says: However, the downside to the machines believe it is important to get these things out in was the cost. All the machines retail for $550. I the open. Thank you. ED Tell people the same joke many times. TOP 10 WAYS TO DRIVE CAMPUS SAFETY ACTIVITY LOG YOUR ROOMMATE INSANE DATE TIME BUILDING INCIDENT ACTION TAKEN 10/20 12:03 am Library Student watching Joined by Security 1. Twitch a lot. porno movies officer 2. Steal a fish tank. Fill it with beer and dump sardines in it. Talk to them. 10/21 10:32 pm Williford Male streaker Sexually assaulted 3. Smile. All the time. by residents 4. Paste boogers on the window in occult patterns 10/21 11:04 pm Security Office Officer found bound Fellow officers 5. When roommate walks in, wait one minute and announce that you're going and at him to take a shower. Do so. Keep this up for three weeks. gagged laughed 10/23 4:30 pm Refectory Dinner served Students 6. Chain yourself to your roommate's bed. Get him or her to bring you food. ate it anyway 7. Always flush the toilet three times and talk to Mr. Tidy Bowl while doing so. 8. Collect doggie mess in baby food jars. Sort them according to what you think 10/24 9:51 pm President's Suspicious person Mr. Daughdrill the dog ate. Office reported detained until police 9. Fake a heart attack. When your roommate gets the paramedics to come, arrival pretend nothing happened. 10/24 10:43 pm Mallory Gym Fat women on Security Officer 10. Spend all your money on Transformers. Flay with them at night. If your Stairmasters vomits and goes into roommate ays anything, tell him or her with a straight face, "They're shock more than m s the eye." r -; - -- -;-:-