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Volume CXXX, Number 16 ESTABLISHED 1856 Thursday, February 6, 2003 Nugent named 18th President

! J All-campus assembly introduces Nugent II: . i Nugent pledges initial administrative stability the way to have done this, and I'm proud BY TARYN standing of College." BY BRYAN STOKES II MYERS Editor-in-Chi- Nugent said that she first became to have been a part of it." ef AND ROBBIE KETCHAM Rosse Hall was nearly filled to interested in the position when she Collegian staff "I think the first role the leader it hus- its 650 person capacity by faculty, stu- of heard about from a friend of her is do in On Tuesday at 4:15 p.m., S. dents and administrators for the 20 to some very serious work the band, Thomas Scherer, who is genera beginning. They can stretch that pe- for financial services divi- Georgia Nugent was introduced to the minute convocation. Nugent, upon counsel the riod too long, I think, but to plunge sion of Swiss Re, an insurance com- Kenyon community as the 1 8th presi- ascending to the podium, received :' right into an atmosphere, especially pany in New York City. The Kenyon dent of Kenyon College at a convocat- clamorous applause. Announcing her K self-consiste- one that's as closely knit, as sort as nt, presidency caught her eye because, as ion held in Rosse Hall. This an- resolve to speak of something which and has, as I perceive it, so she always been interested nouncement came in the wake of a she may never speak on again, Nugent said, "I've much of a shared world view, I think in the small, liberal arts college ... my unanimous vote by the Board ofTrust- chose love as the focus of her address. , : : ( you can't come in and start taking ac- first at ees to elect Nugent to this post. "I have come to feel that a com- teaching appointment was tion before you're familiar with that," Swarthmore. And even though I've "Our decision was the result of munity and a college like this can only " ! ' i said S. who will be- the unanimous recommendation ofthe flourish and achieve it's full potential f Georgia Nugent, taught largely at Princeton and at Amy Gallese 18th Presidential Search Committee, if it is deeply grounded in a founda- come Kenyon 's President in July. Brown, those both have, even though President-elect S. Georgia Nugent tion said Nugent in her first The Presidential Search Committee's they're large research universities, a headed by my friend and fellow of love," delivers first address the her to decision trustee, Hallinan the class of address to the Kenyon community. and the approval of Nugent very strong focus on the undergradu- Buffy of Kenyon community. the an- schools. 1976," said Board of Trustees Chair "Clearly I have in mind here not the by Board of Trustees was ates and quite small graduate nounced to Kenyon via a Fortnightly So I've always felt that's what I care David Horvitz '74 during the convoc- syrupy stuff of Hallmark cards, northe No, the love of learning seems to be e-m- ail in in- ation. romantic cliches of pop lyrics, but of better characterized as philos, a term and press release Monday about most. Kenyon particular Members of the terested me because of being Kenyon, The Presidential Search Committ- something much graver, more spiri- from which we have so many English evening. Kenyon community gathered in Rosse Hall the because of the literary tradition, and-th- e ee, formed by the trustees following tual and stronger. I want to consider derivatives: philothopy, philanthropy, next afternoon to meet Nugent, who .Review and all that . . . It just seems the resignation of Robert A. Oden Jr., this phenomenon of love under three Philander. Philos can cover a spectrum delivered a speech during a Convoca- to be a name I've always known and made the decision to recommend headings, from the more to the less of meaning, including a friend or fam- tion ceremony arid then met with the respected. And then when I started to Nugent last Thursday. Oden is cur- abstract. The love of learning, the love ily member. It essentially means what Collegian for an interview afterwards. look into it more and actually learned rently president of Carleton College of Kenyon, and the love of one an- is dear to you, so close and important Speaking on how she will ap- more about it, I was just more and in Minnesota.. other. I think that many of us might to you that you essentially think of it proach her role as president, Nugent more impressed. Interestingly, it has "At every step of the process, agree that a love of learning underlies as a part of yourself." said, "What I will want to do is really come to feel more and more the right each of these fine individuals on the higher education in general, and per- Nugent, who currently holds the to take time to talk with a lot fit." search committee properly viewed haps liberal arts education particularly. post of Dean of the Harold W. try of people and hear from them what they When she did visit Gambier, she Kenyon as their responsibility, made "Not surprisingly, I look at it in McGraw Jr. Center for Teaching and is to be addressed at the she "I their decision and took their actions Greek terms," continued Nugent. Learning at Princeton University. A feel important did so because, as explained, and aspirations they T have to see Gambier, I can't on the basis of what is good for "We're thinking not of eros, erotic classicist, Nugent has been a profes- College, hopes thought, may have. While I have some views have any notion whether this is of in- Kenyon as an institution, looking be- love, and not quite agape either, that sor at Swarthmore College, Cornell myself, I can't possibly rely on them terest to me or not.' So I drove out on yond the interests of any one constitu brotherly love or charity which the University and Brown University, as without having a much better under see PRESIDENT, page ency," said Horvitz. "This is the proper early Christian community embraced. see NUGENT, pagefour four Council New coach to be named Emmert selected for very, very soon." According to BY JAY HELMER Kenyon, both volunteered to fill ther of them would be bad for the BY JAMES LEWIS AND BRYAN STOKES II Kenyon Sports Information Direc- the spot. Emmert had previously spot." Senior Staff Reporter Collegian staff tor Marty Fuller, this decision served on Gambier's Shade Tree Brooks indicated that he could be released as early as to- This week Village Council Commission, and his familiarity would take the spot on the com- The Collegian has learned day. appointed a new member to factored into the 3-- 2 vote in mittee. He said of the prospect that the search committee for a Last week the team spent time Council, as well as considered which he was chosen over of running for office in the fu- new football coach has extended meeting the committee's top five increases in the water rates that Brooks to fill the position. ture, "When the elections come an offer to an assistant from an- choices on campus. The search be- village residents are charged and Mayor Michael Schlemmer said up, I may do it. I'll have to think other Division III program to began with the resignation of former considered changing the nature of Emmert's selection, "most us it over." Brooks says that "gen- come Kenyon's Head Coach. Head Coach Vince Arduini Nov. of the position of Village clerk were familiar with Professor erally preserving the character of Sources close to the football 13. Former Kenyon Assistant and treasurer. Emmert," and cited his record of the Village" is one of his main team confirmed that the offer has Football Coach Wally Hood has A vacancy on Council was volunteering with the Village. concerns of Village government. recently been made, and Athletic been helping the team as a recruit- created by member Read Bald- Schlemmer went on to add that Council also had to consider Director Peter Smith said, "A ing consultant for the upcoming win's resignation due to the fact Brooks had been invited to fill cost-savin- g initiatives in order to decision will be announced season. that he would be temporarily Emmert's spot on the Shade Tree balance the budget. One source moving to Chicago. Two Village Commission and that both can- of financial woes for the Village water. residents volunteered to fill the didates seemed to be qualified has been the cost of The Tonight: Occasional snow. High: Saturday: Cloudy, chance of spot. with water Kirk Emmert, Professor of for the job. Schlemmer said of Village is provided 28F, low: 20F. snow. High: 25F, low: 15F. Political which Science at Kenyon, as the Village, "On occasions when by the city of Mt. Vernon, Friday: Chance of snow, show- Sunday: Chance of snow. High: ' in-s- well as Phil Brooks, who works we have had openings we have has in the last few years, ee ers. High: 25F, low: 10F. 25F, low: 16F. n the Public Affairs office at citizens willing to step up ... nei VILLAGE, page three 2 The Kenyon Collegian NEWS Thursday, February 6, 2003 GLBTQQ community gains resource center ther detail, saying, "The GLBTQQ was strong. In short, I was im- which will benefit the entire Kenyon tin have been BY TARYN MYERS very already through an ex- Resource Center is being modeled af- mediately supportive of such a cen- community." tensive process in order to Editor-in-Chi- ef get the ter the very successful experiences we ter." Bettin also commented that "The center approved. As he explained, Last week, plans were finalized have had with the Crozier Center, the This proposal has received sup- national average for people identify- "During October, a few members of for a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Snowden Center and, most recently, port outside of the administration, as ing as GLBTQQ is about 10 we the Gay Alumni Association Transgender, Queer and Questioning the Hillel House. We have also looked well. As Bettin explained, 'Tom and have no reason to believe Kenyon's (GALA), came to campus to discuss (GLBTQQ) resource center on for ideas to other campus program fa- I, in the early stages of planning and statistics would be different which what Kenyon needed to be a more

ly Kenyon's campus, in what is now cilities that have student managers, proposal, approached a number of stu- is almost identical to the admission gay-friend- place. The alumni met Bexley 100A. This center is the result namely Weaver, Peirce, Gund Com- dent groups to gain support andor in- department's citation for students of with many different groups of of a proposal that was presented to the mons, the KC, the Craft Center and put. We heard only positive feedback color (11) and to what Hillel cites people throughout their weekend on administration by Emily Bettin '03, the Black Box Theater. It is a model during this stage, as well as through to as the student Jewish population." campus. One thing that repeatedly Tom Schlesinger-Guidel- li '05 and that works well at Kenyon." the present." Three students will live in the came up in their discussions with Kate-Rob- in Shuart '04. Although all Omahan went on to say, "It pro- Shuart agreed, saying, "Since I resource center, and the position students, faculty, staff and admin- three of these students are members vides all of us in the College commu- have been back, I have only received may be applied for by an individual istration was the lack of a safe space ofAllied Sexual Oreintations (ALSO), nity with a clear opportunity to make positive support from student organi- or a group of students. The manager and resource center. In our Satur- they put together this proposal inde- a strong statement about our commit- zations pertaining to the center." will be selected by a committee day afternoon session people were pendent of that group, and the student ment to and support of the GLBTQQ Hughes thinks that the center comprised of Bettin, Porteous, Dean asked how important this was to manager of the resource center will community on the campus." is an important addition to campus. for Academic Affairs Jane Martin-del- l, them and for most people it ap- actually serve as the head of a new The three students all emphasized As she explained, "The GLBT Associate Dean of Students peared to be the number one prior-

8-- GLBTQQ organization on campus. that Omahan and other members of the population at Kenyon is roughly 10 Cheryl Steele and Professor of Clas- ity. Volunteers were asked for to As Acting Director of Multicu- administration had been very open to of the overall population a sics Robert Bennett. As Bettin ex- work on the project and Emily and ltural Admissions Densil Porteus '02, the idea. As Schlesinger-Guidel- li said, significant segment of the Kenyon plained, "The requirements for the I began to work on the creation of a whowill serve as the Liason for Stu- "The administration has been nothing community. I believe the resource manager will be a student who can center. We drafted a letter which was dent GLBTQQ Concerns and admin- but supportive. They have raised the center will help improve the cohe-sivene- ss effectively create a safe, welcom- then presented to Assistant Dean istrative liason for the new center, ex- tough questions at the appropriate of the GLBT community ing, and active programming cen- of Students and Director of plained, "This position is in no way times and helped to solve all problems as well as educating the greater ter. We will be looking for some- Multicultural Affairs Chris related to ALSO, GABLES or any that have come about." Kenyon community on GLBT is- one who understands and prioritizes Kennedy who offered his support other GLBTQQ organization on cam- Exemplifying this sentiment, sues." the needs and wants of the entire and suggested that we bring the pro- pus." Dean of Residential Life Samantha On the idea of the necessity of Kenyon GLBTQQ community and posal to Dean Omahan. Emily and Dean of Students Don Omahan, Hughes, who has been involved in the resource center on campus, has creative ideas about how to ad- I worked, together to put a more who was extensively involved in the helping to select the space for the cen- Bettin said, "The need for this re- dress these. We will look for a stu- comprehensive proposal together, process of considering this center, ex- ter, said, "I thought the proposal was source center is critical. GLBTQQ dent who is responsible, organized which included comparison of other plained the idea and the process in fur well thought out and the rationale given students and staff are an important and committed to making this cen- similar College's and the resources

under-represent- minority on campus, yet are ed ter a long-ter- m success. The sexu- they afforded they GLBTQQ com- in both available reality of the manager will not be a munity." sources and physical allotment of qualification for selection, nor will One of the most important as- - January 29 February 4, 2003 space. Although the College is con- this question be asked during the se- pects of the center in Benin's eyes re- is, Jan. 29, 4:20 p.m. Non-injury consumption of alcohol outside tinually making strides to create lection process." that she went on the emphasize vehicle accident on Gaskin Av- Peirce Hall. spect and understanding for all mi- As to whether she is interested as she put it, "I would like to re- enue. nority groups on campus, the main applying for the student manager iterate that this center will not be Feb. 2, 12:52 a.m. Medical call jority of discrimination incident are position, Shuart said, "Although I exclusive, either in manager selec- Jan. 30, 1:00 a.m. Chemical regarding student with cut directed at GLBTQQ students, in- have considered applying for the tion or in general access. It is a cen- fire extinguisher discharged at Old hand, windows punched out in cluding three highly publicized inci- position, I have not yet decided. I ter that was created to address the Kenyon. Leonard Hall. Student was trans- dents just this fall. The allotment of feel very strongly about the center, needs of a specific community, but ported by squad to the hospital. space will not only create safety, but and I am happy to have been able welcomes and encourages interest, Jan. 31, 8:20 p.m. Medical call an important visual statement of im- to help bring a much needed center interaction and use by all members regarding student injuring ankle in Feb. 2, 1:06 a.m. Medical call portance as well as much needed edu- to this campus." of our community, regardless of

fall outside Bexley Hall. The stu regarding student cutting hand on cational and programming resources Schlesinger-Guidel- li and Bet sexuality." dent was transported to the Health broken glass at Leonard Hall. Un- and Counseling Center. derage consumption of alcohol. Kan Kenyon Kan - Kan? Student transported to Health and Jan. 31, 10:06 p.m. Drug para Counseling Center. phernalia found in room at Lewis Hall. Feb. 2, 4:29 p.m. Medical call regarding student bitten by a dog " t Jan. 31, 11:55 p.m. Medical off campus. The student was trans- call regarding a student with a cut ported to the Health and Counsel- head. Student was transported to ing Center. the hospital by a friend. Feb. 2, 5:36 p.m. Medical call Feb. 1, 2:17 a.m. Vandalism regarding ill ARA employee. Em- windows broken by snowballs at ployee was transported to the hos- New Apartments. pital. . --v.. Feb. 1, a.m. Fire f 3:15 Medical call Feb. 2, 10:41 p.m. alarms ' IV. r regarding student injuring ankle in at Watson Hall and McBride Resi- fall at Gund Commons. Ankle was dence, caused by burnt food in wrapped and iced. Mudent ad- kitchen areas. vised to see College physician in the morning. Feb. 3, 1:10 p.m. Drug para- phernalia found in room at Hanna Kevin Guckes Ballroom Dance Club members Madeleine Podnar '03, Feb. 1, 11:20 p.m. Underage Hall. Kenyon College Allyson Whipple possession of alcohol at Old '06, Katy Cosse '06 and Grace Culbertson '05 demonstrate their can-ca- n skills at Phling. Kenyon. Feb. 3, 4:51 p.m. Stolen property recovered in room at Gund Feb. 1, 11;26 p.m. Underage Hall. In the Jan. 23, 2003 issue of the Collegian, the article entitled " Senate talks discrimination," Associate possession of alcohol at Mather Dean of Students Cheryl Steele was cited as having said that sophomore Geoffrey Nelson would review Residence. Feb. 4, 10:35 a.m. Vandalism to Red Door Cafe applications. However, Vice President for Finance Joseph G. Nelson should have been listed golf cart outside Maintenance instead. Also, Steele is listed as Assistant Dean of Students rather than Associate Dean of Students. Feb. 1, 11:28 p.m. Unregistered Grounds building. In the Jan. 30, 2003 issue of the Collegian, the article entitled "Kenyon creates GLBT resource center, party and underage possession of Thomas Schlesinger-Guidel- li was listed as co-president of Allied Student Orientations (ALSO), although not alcohol at Norton Hall. Feb. 4, 1:52 p.m. Underage pos- he resigned from this position earlier this year. In addition, the statement submitted to the Collegian was session of alcohol in room at submitted by ALSO, but rather by Emily Bettin '03, Thomas Schlesinger-Guidel- li '05 and Kate-Robi- n Feb. 2, 12:30 a.m. Underage McBride Residence. Stuart '04, independent of any association with ALSO. The Collegian apologizes for any confusion resulting from these errors. Thursday, February 6, 2003 NEWS The Kenyon Collegian 3 Village: Open forum 'Good friend' will be missed

CONTINUED FROM PAGEONE In addition to raising water BY ROBBIE KETCHAM "His sense of humor, dedication bearing the inscription "The lights

Ini- rates to balance Editor-in-Chi- to the department and the creased the cost of water. the budget, ef College stay on, the shirts stay tucked, the tially, previous Village Coun- Council also gave first reading will sadly be missed," said Assistant smiles we miss, the orneriness we cils have chosen to accept that to an ordinance which will de- "If the world were full of Butch Director of Security Bob Hooper. loved." Werner also said that the Se- increase in costs and to subsi- crease Village employees' Sentels, there wouldn't be any need "The one area that I am most proud curity Officer of the Year Award has dize the disparity between what healthcare coverage. Previously for security officers or police." of and will miss the most, I have lost now been named inSentel's memory. residents pay and what it cost they had all of their costs cov- With such words, Kenyon Di- a good friend.This department func- Sentel was 57, a resident of Gam- the city from the general fund. ered by the Village, now the rector of Security and Safety Dan tions as a family, a very close knit bier and a lifelong resident of Knox On Monday, however, a resolu- Village will require employees Werner summarized the unique ca- group of people. What affects one County. He was a U.S. Army veteran, tion was introduced which to pay 10 of their costs if this reer and character of Security officer usually affects all of us in one way serving in the 82nd Airborne Divi- would increase water rates by ordinance will pass. The Vil- Edwin E. "Butch" Sentcl, who passed or another. In Butch, we have lost a sion. He is survived by his wife of 5. Schlemmer said of the lage did agree to give Village away Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Med member of our family." eleven years, Maralyn Gerrard measure, "we need to raise our employees the annual 5 in- Central Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio, Sentel came to Kenyon 's se- Sentel; three daughters, Terri rates in order to balance our crease in pay. of heart and kidney failure. curity office in 1988. When he Donaldson, Christine Yoakam and budget" and, "fact of the mat- Finally on the table was a Werner, like many of his fellow took medical retirement at the end Sandra Teiga; a son, Jeffrey Yoakam; inter is that from a financial piece of legislation which collegues, described Sentel as an of December 2002, his co-work- ers eight grandchildren and a sister, standpoint we're obligated to would make the Village clerk nocent trickster, untucking people's presented him with a plaque Linda Coler. do this." and treasurer an appointed po- shirts or turning off Werner's office The resolution, while seem- sition rather than an elected lights without warning. "He would ing to gain approval from Coun- one. At this point, because it is always bring a smile to the office," cil during discussion of the bud- an elected position, only a said Wemer. Even in 2002, when he get, still needs to be approved Gambier resident can hold the was on medical leave for much of the in a separate ordinance, and that position. Schlemmer said of the year, Wemer said that Sentel would this was only the first public position, "It's conceviable that stop by the office routinely, and offer reading of the resolution. you can run into a point when his humor to the department staff. r" ' ' - - , - Schlemmer said that this will you may not have anyone quali- "I think the best part of Butch ' give residents a chance to ex- fied or interested." This was the was his sense of humor and always press their feelings about the final reading of that ordinance, playing jokes on people," said Secu- increase in the future. and no vote has yet been taken. rity officer Deb Shelhorn. "He was the first one to try to get me in trouble and would be the first one to help me if I ever was in trouble. Butch was a Amy Gallese generous person and had a heart of "Butch" Sentel poses outside of the Security and Safety Durango that YmiY gold. He will be deeply missed." DvSCltYl "1 want t0 become a doctor" he was often seen driving while protecting the campus. Gambier Gallery to change hands BY MEGAN RAFFERTY StaffWriter vj, A ' v N The Gambier Gallery on East Brooklyn Avenue will be closing its doors in the coming months. Staci -- ! & 5 i "'m j Staats, the owner, has decided to move I to Texas at the end of the year. "I've lived in Ohio my whole life, but I've always wanted to move south. I figured r. t I could wait five years, but I could just V 4 do it now," she said. "I'd like to live near the ocean. I want to wake up with Laura Seckel my coffee looking out at the water and The Gambier Gallery, located on Brooklyn Street, will be sold by Staats. go to bed with a brandy looking at the "I don't have the same water." added a tanning bed, which is very their artwork. Reality: required courses Kenyon College purchased the popular. Evonne Skoutelas '03 has "I'm going to miss running this for medical school." Gambier Gallery property as a pack- gone tanning there several times. "I business, but I'll call back and see age deal when it purchased the Pirate's really appreciate the convenience of how it's going from my warm house Cove from Jeanne Corrigan. Staats and the location," she said. "It has flow- in Texas," said Staats. the College signed a lease so she could ers and tanning, what more could you Staats has four and a half years is not ex- continue there. There is a clause in her want?" said Sara Rudolph '03. left on the lease. She sure Hopkins Post-Baccalaure- ate The Johns lease that allows her to transfer to an- Most of the Gallery's business actly when the Gallery will close, the she so to plan with Premedical Program other owner of a similar business. is with Kenyon students during since has much Kenyon must approve of the buyer, ac- school year, and during the sum- the move and looking for a buyer. graduates with in- prepares college cording to Manager of Business Ser- mer a "fresh batch of people" came She has had a couple of people but no firm strong academic records for vices Fred Linger. every week for conferences and terested in the Gallery, Staats opened the Gallery in May camps. Staats has said that her fa- offers yet. "I think it's a real benefit acceptance to the best medical of 2001. Previously, she was a stay -- at -- vorite things about running the to the students to have something to find a schools by giving them the personal home mother. The Gallery offers flo- Gallery were her pottery lessons, here," she said. "I hope wer arrangements, pottery, artwork and learning to arrange flowers and buyer who appreciates this place as attention, necessary science and art displays by local artists. Staats also giving local artists a place to show much as I did."

math courses, and one-to-o- ne academic advising. The Campus Constitution (p. 124 in the current Student Handbook) states that the Kenyon College it each semester, not including the . Judicial Board provides to the community a summary of the cases hears Pursue your dream of being a .VX names of students. This report from the Judicial Board Chair, on behalf ot the Board, is tor the tall semester t doctor and apply by March 1. of the 2002-0- 3 academic year. f . to satety activating a lire b, 1. One student was charged with violating College regulations related tire not guilty based on a preponderance of the evidence. For more information, visit JOHNS HOPKINS alarm). The student was found 2. One student was charged with violating College regulations related to conduct and failure to comply. www.Jhu.edupostbac or call UalTIISITT Post-Baccalaure- ate The student was found guilty of both charges and given the sanction of disciplinary probation through

410-516-77- 48. Premedical Program graduation and mandatory counseling for anger management. 3. One student was charged with violating College regulations related to sexual misconduct (sexual assault and innappropriate or unwanted sexual touching). The student was found not guilty based on a preponderance of the evidence. 4 The Kenyon Collegian NEWS Thursday, February 6, 2003 Nugent: Trustees select first female president CONTINUED FROM PAGEONE hindsight, I am sure that this was the which she was profiled in a June 29, well as a lecturer at Princeton. reason why my department assigned 2001 article in the Chronicle for 'There is a long tradition of clas- me to Georgia. She was known to have Higher Education. sicists being administrators," said Pro- a keen interest in pedagogy; later she Of the search, Hallinan enumer- fessor of Classics Robert Bennett. started a series of brown-ba- g lunches ated the desirable qualities which the "Maybe it's because classicists under- where different faculty members dis- committee found in Nugent. stand the foundation of things that are cussed their teaching methods with us. "Georgia Nugent shone brightest broadly learned in unique traditions. "At the time, I was so busy im- because of her experience at Princeton, She comes out of that tradition, and proving my languages not least my her strength as a teacher, and the way I'm very excited about her being here. English and learning about ancient she engages people when she first meets I think she'll be a superb president. literature and culture that it would have them, and we believe she has great She's witty, charming, funny. It's go- been all too easy to forget about that people to be the next spokesperson ing to be very exciting. And we look fateful day in the future when I would for Kenyon," said Hallinan. "We had forward to having her in the depart- have to organize all this information broad discussion about all of the can- ment, to the extent that she has time to into a course of my own," continued didates, and the committee v, as pretty it felt do it." Hahnemann. "But Georgia did not let Amy GaJlese clear on how about each of the Professor Classics is candidates before arrived, and Assistant of us forget and, what more, she tried Members of the Kenyon community wait in line for the opportunity to they our Carolin Hahnemann served as a teach- have feelings about Georgia Nugent after her to help us along. Many years share a few words with Kenyon's 1 8th President, S. Georgia Nugent. ing assistant under Nugent during her passed in the meantime in which I visit were confirmed." time at Brown University. Hahne- have had the constant opportunity to Weber, also mentioning a connection from several people in attendance. Outgoing Acting President mann commented on that experience learn from my students, my colleagues between a recently hired Classics pro- "I'm energized. I think we're all Ronald A. Sharp, who will resume in an e-m- ail statement to the Colle- and even my mistakes, but I still think fessor who currently teaches at energized by this," said Dean for Aca- the role of Provost in July 2003, is gian. that it was during my assignment as a Swarthmore, where Nugent once demic Advising Jane Martindell. similarly excited about Kenyon's "Georgia Nugent was teaching a TAto Georgia's myth course that I first taught. "I thought she gave a wonder- new president-elec- t. "I think she's large course on myth called 'The Hero: fell in love with teaching a case of Nugent, who dropped her first ful presentation, and I look forward terrific," he said. "I'm really ex- Athlete or Intellectual' with six discus- 'plulia ' with a substantial dose of ' ems' name "Suzy" during graduate school to meeting her. 1 think she has a lot cited about her. I think she's ex- sion sections, two of which she taught mixed in. All this is a long way of say- according to the Chronicle for Higher of good credentials," said Hillel Di- traordinarily bright and wonder- herself (to her eternal credit), while the ing that, since I believe that Georgia Education, has been published widely. rector Michael Cooper. fully personable and has lots of other four were split between another has a heartfelt commitment to teach- According to a Kenyon news release, During her teaching career, good ideas." graduate student and myself," said ing and since teaching lies at the heart in addition to numerous articles and Nugent has been awarded numerous "This shared desire for a life Hahnemann. "I had arrived in America of Kenyon, I think this is a fabulous presentations, Nugent has published fellowships and awards, including of continuous learning, binds us to- only the previous year and, since there match." one book on allegory and poetics, and the Wriston Award for Excellence in gether in a special way," said is no such thing as a discussion sec- "By the time July 1 rolls around, is currently writing a work entitled 77k Teaching, National Endowment for Nugent. "I've only just embarked tion or, for that matter, an undergradu- two people in the Kenyon classics de- Representation of Women in Roman the Humanities, Fulbright and other on learning in the company of ate in the German academic system, I partment wUl know this woman per- Epic for Oxford University Press. research fellowships. She is also friends, but I know that that learn- had a great need of someone who sonally from years ago ... so it's a small Following the convocation, credited with creating Princeton's ing, and that circle of friends will would teach me how to teach. With world," said Professor of Classics Cliff Nugent received optimistic praise Educational Technologies Center, for continue to grow." President: Looking forward to joining Kenyon life CONTINUED FROM PAGEONE are then I'll see what ways I want working relationship with the direc- Princeton's McGraw Center, said ters interest me, it's looking at the what was just about the day before this to fit into thai picture ... I'll just look tor of athletics. So, I think that's a that she does not foresee any diff- kind of hidden significance of fe- semester started and there had just for opportunities to interact with stereotype that needn't be true ... I iculties in being the first female male characters, who are very much been a snow. It was all pretty quiet and people." think what's important to students president at Kenyon, saying, "I must present in classical work, and not I in- snow-covere- d and beautiful. I love She also said, "I want to find should be important to me." say think that's a part of having only present, they're extremely campus. I love the collegiate gothic some way that will be meaningful to Nugent is also very aware of been the first woman at doing 'x' or fluential, often behind the scenes in

' I some-way- s. buildings. I love what's been done interact regularly with students." She the fact that Kenyon only fairly re- 'y or 'z.' would imagine there will It quite interesting to the modem buildings are wonderfully brought up potential examples of hav- cently became co-e- d. In fact, she be a few people who will be uncom- me that in the field of classics, kind of consonant with that." ing students over to Cromwell for din- graduated among the first class of fortable with that ... but I don't an- which has until recent years been male-dominat- mini-semin- ed field, This was not her first experience ner or potentially even having a ar women at Princeton the same year ticipate any major difficulties." a pretty with the Kenyon community, how- at some point, but she was also the first women graduated from She also said that her career of they've just kind of disappeared. ever. She had already met with the quick to point out that those are very Kenyon. She spoke on this shared "firsts" may have prepared her for They were sort of invisible. It was members of the Presidential Search tentative suggestions. experience, saying, "For me, it was this position, "only in the sense that all about the male hero. Well, nine Committee before that, and 'That was Although she continually empha- actually a very good experience be- it isn't unusual or difficult or par- times out of 10, the male hero is very interesting, and that contributed sized that she cannot make any state- ing at Princeton. I would say there ticularly challenging for me to be either undertaking a quest on be- to my interest, too. I initially went to ments about possible changes on cam- were almost no problems that I en- the first at doing something. I didn't half of a female or seeking some meet the members of the committee pus until she has been here and gotten countered because of being a set out to do that, but now it just has female, or something like that, so to in Columbus, and that was scheduled to know the campus, Nugent did say, woman. I'm coming to understand happened to me a number of times , it was more a matter of trying to be an interview of about an hour "I think the first thing that's in my mind that there was perhaps an easier tran- in my life, so I think there's just a look at ... the other side of the and a half with approximately 20 is that it seems to me that Kenyon sition for the very first classes-- f level of comfort with that that's story what's the role that women people. And it was just extraordinary. should be better known than it is, so women at Princeton than there was probably a good thing." are playing?" interview, Just from the very beginning, there that's not a change on campus ... If I here with the notion of the coordi- Nugent, whose academic inter- In concluding the she seemed to be' a special kind of rapport. were to imagine anything I might nate college. ests lie in the classics, specializes Nugent spoke about what We just got along immediately. That change at this early state, it may be "In one way," she continued, "1 in examining the role of women in would like members of the

self-representat- di- been was striking to me. It didn't feel diffi- something about our ion think there's probably a bit of classical literature, which have Kenyon community to know think cult. It didn't feel edgy. I just felt this to the larger world, both national vergence between my experience referred to as "maverick female about her. "I do often tend to in kind of receptivity and warmth, "and and international." and Kenyon women. On the other characters." When asked if she saw through my classical training, almost already a friendship ... She also spoke about some of the hand, that was actually another at- herself as one of these mavericks, some ways," she said. "I do often Nothing's changed. As I came to cam- issues that are causes of debate or con- traction for me to Kenyon because Nugent smiled and said, "Am I a bit tend to think of higher literature do pus a couple weeks later, I met with a cern at Kenyon. "Greek life is going I thought there's a lot of common- of a maverick? Probably. It's not so ... I'm kind of not afraid to lot of people, and in every meeting, I to be somewhat new for me," she said. ality here. Understanding what it's much that maverick female charac something a little bit unusual." felt there was a wonderful kind of Although she also said she did like to be a part of what has been meeting of the minds. So it was a de- not yet know enough to address the for so long an all-male institution. Jolly's lightful process for me, and I was quite issues surrounding Kenyon's athletic Having a kind of sympathy and un- Restaurant amazed." department, particularly the football derstanding for what the alumni 109 S. Main r.IL Ucrnon Nugent also said that one of the team, she did speak to the concern that body of that kind of institution looks Street first things she wants to do when she people might have that because she is like; that all feels very comfortable TJa!ie-U- p Later gets to campus is to continue to build a female president, she will not be as to me ... I feel that there's a lot of a that kind of rapport. "My first inten- - adept at handling the athletic depart- shared sense of history that will be "Brcattast Served All Day!" tion is to go out and meet with people ment, saying, "I think there are a num- valuable." Monday-Saturda- y in their offices, their classrooms, what- ber of female presidents who would Nugent, who was the first fe- 6 am-- 3 pm ever it is," she said. "Having done that, show that not to be the case ... Even in male graduate of Princeton to be- am-3p- m and sort of seeing how things are for my most recent role at the McGraw come a full-tim- e faculty member Sunday 0 people where they work, where they center, I formed a particularly close there and also the first dean of Thursday, February 6, 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The KeiNyon Collegian 5 Ohio Chinese Arts Troupe comes to KC from ASIA

12-mem- Columbus' ber dance and music ensemble will celebrate Chinese New Year on February 8

four-string- bit struments. A is a ed BY LINDSAY WARNER of everything," said Associate Fund, Asian Studies and the Asian pipa A&E Editor Professor of Chinese Jianhua Bai Students for International Aware- lute almost like a guitar, but with If: Yll (M of the Ohio Chinese Arts Troupe, ness (ASIA). more of a pear-shape- d body, and "They are best known for which will be performing at The Ohio Chinese Arts Troupe has been in written Chinese What: Chinese Traditional combining different forms of tra- Kenyon this Saturday. The show is a group of 1 2 performers who hail records since the second century ditional Chinese arts into one per- will be in Rosse Hall at 8 p.m. and from Columbus, and they will be B.C. Music and Dance formance. It's like a 'combo' or is sponsored by the Kenyon Cam- presenting traditional Chinese mu- Wondering what a bamboo 8 'assorted platter' you get a little pus Community Development sic, dance, singing and martial arts. clapper is? Picture the "spoon When: Saturday at p.m. The troupe is part of a program or- dancers" in the subways of New Where: Rosse Hall Chinese Music and Dance Program ganized to celebrate the Chinese York City who created cadences by New Year on Feb. 8. Also included clicking two spoons together. in the are a martial There are similarities. The bamboo 1976. Subjects for the Chinese Instrumental Music: Bamboo Clapper Performance: Happy New day's festivities plays came 1) Happy song Year by Huiming Zhang arts workshop, led by sophomore clapper performance promises to from communist activities or other 2) Han Tian Lei by SL, Lee, Yu Xia, Yuyu Ben Tuck and freshman Matt Gruen be a more intricate and complex related political subjects. These Fengqin Yin, Liguo Wang, Huiming Solo Dance: Friendship Yan Zhao Tao, by at 1 p.m., and a Jiaozi workshop, version of that art form, in which plays were a reformed version of Zhang. led by Chinese the tells a humorous the traditional Chinese in Beijing Opera: Sha Jia Bang, by Fengqin Language Teaching performer drama, Solo Dance: DaiZu (a small southern Yin and Xudong Jin Fellow Haiyan Cui. Bai compares story in rhythmic, rhymed verse, which weapons such as pistols and ethnic group in Chini) fork dance, A Shi the Jiaozi to "dumplings or pot accompanied by two sets of bam- rifles replaced the customary Ma back to hometown by Yan Zhao Martial Arts: Liu Xing Chui by Tianrong An stickers when they get fried, which boo castanets. swords. Stage sets and costumes is served on New Year's Day in ev- Another part of the perfor- were also adapted to fit the new Martial Arts: Dragon Sword by Tianrong An Solo Bamboo Flute: Sheford New Song by Huiming Zhang ery house of Northern China, if not mance that has promising artistic contemporary style of play. After Solo Pipa (an old Chinese string all over China." potential is the act in which the the Cultural Revolution, model instrument): Liu Yang Ke by Yu Xia Folk dance: Missing, by Ruju Chen et. al. The Ohio Chinese Arts Beijing Opera, "Sha Jia Bang," is plays were banned, and it is through Troupe's program includes instru- being presented. "Sha Jia Bang" is the performance of groups like the Folk Dance: Happy New Year by Jin Fang Acrobatics: Chinese Yiuyiu by et. al. Mengxian Cuo and Mengde Guo mental performances on bamboo an example of a "model play," one Ohio Chinese Arts Troupe that such

flutes, a bamboo clapper perfor- of the few plays that could be per- materials are being re-introduced. Chinese music instruments: Zi Zhu Diao, mance, a solo pipa performance formed in China during the Cultural On the physical side, the Bu Bu Gao by SL, Lee et. al. and other traditional Chinese in Revolution between 1966 and Troupe will be performing three dance numbers, including a Dai Zu fork dance, a folk dance titled "Happy New Year" and two other UK's Massive Attack keeps beat going solo dances. Also included will be two demonstrations of martial arts Jazzraprock group follows comeback album Mezzanine with another winning record and a section devoted to acrobat-

1 1 ., III Ij " . 1.1 ,,,,,, " ' "" "" J' IJHJ'UI'I uu.ll lw, ics. BYDANALPER Massive Attack made their repu- The diversity of the Music Critic tation: the simple, gorgeously program melancholy "Teardrop," with -- vocals presented by just 12 people hints No one can deny the impact contributed by the Cocteau at the talent and dedication in- that Massive Attack, the crew from Twins' Elisabeth Fraser. volved in performing such an Bristol, UK, has had on music duri- Now, finally, five years after eclectic show. Bai said that the ng their decade-plu- s run. In 199, their last record, Massive Attack group consists of "both profes- " their debut album Blue Lines came return with 100th Window. The .. i-- sional artists and people who have out of left field to stun and wow pounding beats and ferocious other jobs but really love art." The critics and listeners alike with its boom bap of their collaboration Department of Asian Studies col- potent mix of hip-ho-p, funk, dub, with Mos Def "I Against I" from laborated with ASIA to find the electronica and soul. Blue Lines' last year's Blade 11 Soundtrack Troupe, which is being funded by delectable grooves and chilled out found here as an added bonus the Kenyon Campus Community vibe set the stage for the sound that track made many people assume Development Fund, whose mis- was soon to be dubbed trip hop, that Massive Attack was mining sion statement is to "enhance studen- giving rise to acts like Portishead, the hard edged sound that was t-faculty interactions outside of Tricky (who appeared on some of found on their previous album. the classroom." KCCDF also Blue Lines cuts), Morcheba and in Many assumed that 100th Window funded a trip to Chicago's some Chinatown and the Cleveland sense, DJ Shadow. would take the fuzzy rock grooves - The grand year of 1995 saw of Mezzanine and expand on them, I ; m Museum of Art. the "This is an example of very release of the somewhat disap- creating a harder edged Attack i1 A ' r,vi pointing Protection, an album that sound than seen in the past. How- good teamwork between students stood out for the group's collabor- ever, this is not true; the band ap- and staff," said Bai. "We had sev- ation with Everything But The pears content to play with varia- eral planning meetings and then Girl vocalist Tracey Thorn's ether- tions of the formula crafted on amazon.com distributed and completed the eal vocals on the title cut. A year Mezzanine. The cover of Massive Attack's shattering new record, 100th Window. work among ourselves." later, the group showed that they With founding member most recently for her outspoken mula the two of them invented Ted Samuel, who heads ASIA, were unafraid to experiment and Daddy Gee tending to his new protests against war in Iraq, 3D with Mezzanine. This does not with other ASIA members also bridge new ground, turning the child and unable to work on this gives O'Connor a propulsive, head mean, however, that it is a bad al- worked to expand the celebration entire Protection album for a jazz album, although he promised to be nodding beat on which to lament bum by any stretch. 100th Window beyond Kenyon College by invit- and dub filled re-working by pro- back for another Massive Attack the evils of modern society and ex- is great headphone music light, ing student organizations from ducer Mad Professor aptly titled opus scheduled to be released press her interest in saving the chil- airy and easily engaging. other colleges, such as Ohio No Protection. within a year, the writing and pro- dren of the future, pleading, "Let However, given Massive Wesleyan, Denison, Wooster and In 1998, Massive Attack reducing of the album was left to 3D not another child die be slain Let Attack's reputation for change and Oberlin, to come to the perfor- turned once again to stun the mu- and Mezzanine co-producer Neil not another search be made in adaptation, and given that they had mances. sic world, showing that they still Davidge. "Future Proof," the vain." With her work on this al- five years to craft something new, Mopetuny, we can meet had tricks up their sleeves and that album's opener, sounds as if it bum and the excellent remix of her it is surprising that they responded some of our peers by doing this," Protection would not stand out as could easily have been featured on song "Troy" turned in by John with something that could easily be said Samuel. "This year is also 'he epitaph to a group that had Mezzanine, with the pounding Creamer and Stephane K last year, dubbed Mezzanine II. The album special for Kenyon students in par- once showed so much promise. drums that carry the song. O'Connor is rapidly proving that will definitely please long time fans ticular because it is the twelfth year Mezzanine saw the group taking Massive Attack has always she and Sarah McLachlan are two of the group and possibly gain some that ASIA has been a part of the a harder edge to their sound, add-m- g placed great emphasis on vocals of the best fitting mergers between new converts, but it does not take Kenyon community, and it marks fuzzy guitars and a pounding and harmonies to ride atop their vocals and electronic beats. the band much beyond previously the completion of a full cycle in rock edge unseen on previous al- beats, and this album is no differ- All in all, have Massive At- chartered waters. I will be interested the Chinese Zodiac." bums on songs like "Inertia ent. Sinead O'Connor is featured tack created another genre-bustin- g, to see if the return of Daddy Gee To commemorate this event, Creeps," "Angel" and "Rising on three tracks, and her best work mind expanding classic? No, not brings about a departure from this ASIA has sent its alumni invitations Son," among others. Mixed is turned in on "Prayer for En- really. 100th Window shows 3D sound and a return to the inventive, to return and celebrate on Feb. 8, amidst their newfound bluntless gland." Having garnered a reputa- and producer Davidge simply challenging ways of Massive At- or to share stories about their expe- as the beautiful gem on which tion as a social activist in England, churning out variations on the for tack of yore. riences as an ASIA member. Thursday, February, 6, The Kenton Collegian ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 2003 Cliche-ridde- n Final Destination 2 still promises laughs Second effort trumps first Final Destination with better choreography, more scares, more Ali Larter nition right before takeoff and made lives, but of course, Death is more BY TODD DETMOLD circle of friends get off their stubborn than that. Film Critic his plane before it left, thus escaping Six or seven (un)lucky folks Ali Larter is so hot. She's got death when the plane lifted into the have caused yet another rift in these pouty lips that simply scream air and exploded. The group, to Death's design, and he's going to get "I was born to play characters with quote the first movie, "caused a rift back at them by killing them with names like 'Clear Rivers' in bad in death's design!" Following this, extra gore and creativity. In FD1, this teenage horror flicks!" Her hair is Death stalked Devon Sawa and all led to a grim, soulless movie with- this formula has the perfect shade of dyed blonde. of his friends, killing them off one out humor. But now, . Oh, Ali Larter. If she spoke at by one in wonderful, hilarious ways. spawned a hilarious, colorful flick, Kenyon, I'd totally go to hear her Now, a year later, it's time for complete with killer pigeons, lacer- -no- .- talk, even in this weather. Final Destination 2, with an oxy-moron- ic ating barbed wire flying through the That 's right, Clear Rivers. As in, title and even funnier air and an elevator scene ripped from her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rivers, had deaths. Clear has survived by lock- Caples mythology. a daughter, and thought that it would ing herself in a padded room at The inlcusion of only stock Clear. get this the Sunnybrook Mental characters makes FD2 even more make sense if her name were imdb.com Not Clair or Clara. Clear. But that's Hospital. She shows up to help Kim-berl- y, enjoyable. Macho Cop pretends to Ali Larter (hot) studies clues to the mystery that is Final Destination 2. a name that came out of the first an equally shallow hottie who run the show, even though he knows it took itself movie, so we can't really hold it might as well be "Clear Rivers 2" nothing about what's going on. Naive life, brothah, so he's not going to really boring because Final Destination 2 is against Final Destination 2. or maybe something like "Calm Mother doesn't believe what's going mess with all this. Clear Rivers so seriously. laugh-a-minut- e, and I honestly And we shouldn't, either, be- Blue Oceans." Kimberly is on a road on until Sitting Duck Child gets it, doesn't even need a condescending a col- Weed-addi- ct that any group of cause Final Destination 2 takes the trip with Blonde Girlfriend, and then she has nothing left to live epithet, because she already is one; can't believe y end laborators would be so pointedly nifty premise of Final Destination Boyfriend and Pretty-bo- for, the poor woman. Female Yuppie I'm just surprised that they didn't with woods. stupid as to have tried to make a and makes it twice the fun. Abercrombie-frien- d, and she has a doesn't have time to deal Death; up at a cabin in the inten- scary horror movie and One year ago, Devon Sawa vision of a horrible car accident that she has appointments to get to. Is this movie's hilarity serious, I answer. But ended up with this. Also, it's really was on a field trip to France in FD1 you've seen most of in the trailers. Braindead Stoner thinks it's funny, tional? That, cannot got well-sho- t. You've seen that opening and he suddenly had a bad premo She stalls traffic to save everyone's and Token Black Guy runs his own the fact is, Final Destination traffic wreck in the movie's trailer. Could those logs flying at the cam era be any creepier? The crazy vio- When critics refer to a film as Monster's Ball lence in this movie is so perfectly "important," that's typically one of Friday, 8 p.m. - choreographed, I can't help but be- . j 'f the hallmark signs that said film is Higley A uditorium lieve that everyone knew exactly little more than a didactic "message what they were doing. The critical and popular back movie" about any one or number of film execu- lash against Monster's Ball in the social values that smug most of wake of Halle Berry's sincere, tear- tives in Hollywood believe N Middle America is too stupid to fig- ful acceptance speech at the Acad- 1 1 J of- emy Awards was both inevitable A ure out on its own patronizing Walking or and, more importantly, unmerited. It ferings like Dead Man The Cider House Rules, for instance. speaks to the same fundamental so 11535 Upper GilcrestRoad States moves ever cial insecurity that marked nearly all As the United to war, however, it's hard to Mount Vernon of the criticism of Moulin Rouge: closer a film that is legitimately Movie-lin- e: 392-222- expressions of genuine emotion imagine I 0 than Michael faux-intellectu- imdb.com more important make people al film Shanghai Knights R Bowling Columbine director Moore triumphantly leaves a Michigan Moore's 2002 documentary Bowling in very un- for critics, particular very, Fri-Th- u 5:00, 7:15,9:30 bank that rewards its customers with a rifle when they open an account. for Columbine, which offers a comfortable without some sort of Sa-S- u 12:30, 2:45, 5:00

, the under--I well-to-d- o otherwise hardline examination of ironic distance as a shield. Monster 's elusion would be some predictable couple's but 7:15,9:30 lying sources of our nation's Ball, at its best moments, removes apologist-liberal message about how empty lives. That their witty, all distance, ironic or otherwise, from overcoming racism is one path to per- hyperliterate dialogue isn't lost in the bloodlust. Kangaroo Jack PG examining the deeper tortured sonal redemption. That its actual con- translation from stage to screen is to Before Fri-Th- u 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 its deeply and irrevocably ' social ills that spawned America's characters. If not quite the best film clusion offers no real resolution and the credit of director Fred Schepisi Sa-S- u 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 approach to violence, of a very strong year, Monster 'sBall is rooted in the sheer desperation of (Fierce Creatures), who retains a fetishistic 7:00, 9:00 Moore opens Bowling Columbine is certainly 2001 's most emotionally the two lead characters makes skillful control of his gimmick and for Darkness Falls PG-1- 3 top-not- ch indictment of the United challenging film. Monster 'sBall a film of almost liter- elicits consistently perfor- with an significantly higher rate of Fri-Th- u 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 The series of coincidences that ary depth. mances from his cast. Donald States' Sa-S- u 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 gun-related homicides than any other I brings Hank (Billy Bob Thornton, Sutherland (Animal House, Buffy the Westernized country. That he resists 7:30, 9:30 in a performance that matches the Six Degrees of Separation Vampire Slayer) is appropriately indictment art-deal- the urge to turn this into range and power of his work in The Saturday, 8 p.m. smug as er Flan, and Stockard How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days R a simple propaganda piece and some second-generati- on The Fri-Th- Man Who Wasn 't There), a Higley A uditorium Channing (Grease, Business of u 4:40, 7:00, 9:20 how finds a sort of absurdist humor deservedly earned an Sa-S- corrections officer and a Strangers) s u 1:30,4:40 at its core makes Bowling for Col man whose few words are largely Although he lost to Denzel Oscar nomination for her role as 7:00, 9:20 umbine one of last year's "must-se- e' shaped by his racist father Buck (a Washington's performance as a ren- Ouisa, who ultimately comes to re- films. Just Married PG-1- 3 contemptuous Peter Boyle), and egade cop in Training Day, Will Smith alize that Paul's con fundamentally As was the case with his 1989 Fri-Th- u 5:00,7:10,9:20 Leticia (Berry, fully earning her Best was also nominated for his first Best changed her. film Roger and Me, Moore's skills I Sa-S- u 12:40,2:50,5:00 Actress Oscar with a devastating, Actor Oscar this past year, for Ali. Channing's work aside,Su: De- as a true documentarian are decid 7:10, 9:20 raw performance as brave as any in While many critics hailed his por- grees ofSeparation is at its most en- Bowling Muhammed Ali as his arrival gaging when Smith's performance is edly clear throughout for recent memory) together is the stuff trayal of Destination 2 PG-1-3 at one point, he actu Final and as a "serious" actor, Smith's little-see-n the focus. A montage of his transfor- Columbine of Greek tragedy. Both Hank Fri-Th- u 5:10,7:20,9:30 a list of foreign Leticia are terrible Hank film debut in 1993's Six Degrees mation from street urchin to the cul- ally sets lengthy parents of Sa-S- u 12:50, 3:00, 5:10 Sidney Poitier, policy initiatives to the song "What constantly berates Sonny (A Knight's Separation leaves no questions as to tured "son" of actor 7:20, 9:30 Wonderful World." Also, some of Tale's Heath Ledger, in a surpris- his genuine talent. His turn as deeply all under the guidance of smitten a his tactics the uncomfortable and R ingly effective turn) for his weak- disturbed, predatory con man boyfriend Anthony Michael Hall The Recruit hilari- unnecessary interview with Alz Fri-Th- 9:10 ness, while Leticia is outright abu- 'Taul" whose real name is never re- (The Breakfast Club), is both u 4:50, 7:00, heimer's patient and NRA President Sa-S- sive to her overweight son Tyrell vealed is simply captivating. ous and an example of fine, accom- u 12:30,2:40,4:50 Charlton Heston, for example 7:00,9:10 (newcomer Coronji Calhoun) but Adapted by writer John Guare plished acting. That such a notewor- transcend mere condescension and neither of them can cope with the (The House ofBlue Leaves) from his thy performance and such an intelli- come across as flat-o- ut bullying. sudden loss of their child. Unsure of successful play of the same title, Six gent film are overshadowed by the Coming Soon: What redeems Bowling for Colum what else to do, Hank and Leticia Degrees ofSeparation unfolds as a "Kevin Bacon" game they inspired bine, then, is the film's root in turn to each other for temporary so- series of flashbacks, as Flan and is really quite sad. DareDevil Moore's very sincere horror, out lace, despite their inherent distrust Ouisa Kittridge recount their encoun- Jungle Book 2 and concern. and a hostile social environment. ter with "Paul" at a seemingly end- Bowling for Columbine rage Old School If Monster's Ball was a more less sequence of dinner parties and Wednesday, 10:15 p.m. Gods and Generals Higley Jonathan Keefe simple-minde- d, naive film, its con- - social functions that defines the Auditorium Thursday, February 6, 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Kenton Collegian 7 Symphony to feature Kenyon soloists Hoguet '03 and Brubaker '06

BY KATY COSSE of the group is her favorite aspect. philosophy major, won first place in and welcome the experience. 1 1; StaffWriter "There is a unique relationship Will the collegiate division with Carl "I really like to have the orches- formed between musicians," said Maria von Weber's "Concertino for tra playing behind me," said Hoguet. Presenting works from both Fulco, "and it is fun to share that with What: Knox County Clarinet." He has played clarinet "It gives the whole piece a powerful, artists and current com- students and non-students alike." classical Symphony since he was 13 and was a member rich sound. Plus it is a bit of an op- posers, the Knox County Symp- Sophomore violinist Jen of the symphony last year. portunity for all that time spent prac- hony will perform their second Underwood agreed, saying, "I like When: Sunday, 8:15 p.m. 'The only real difficulty," said ticing to really pay off." concert of the year this Saturday. meeting people that I wouldn't meet Hoguet, "is with memorization. I The other soloists are Kelly 1 First Presbyterian Held at Mt. Vernon's First Presbyt- otherwise. go to fiddle jams, and Where: know the piece extremely well at this Yerxa and Mark A. Morrison, per- erian Church, James D. & I'm in a string quartet with retired Church, Mt. Vernon point ... but when I am rehearsing forming Johann Strauss Jr.'s Cornelia W. Ireland Professor of professors." or performing it I can get a little bit "Orlofsky's Chacun a son gout" and Music Benjamin Locke will lead The mix doesn't come without things when you only meet once a nervous." Despite the bouts of stage Edouard Lalo's "Vainement mabien

50-plus thesym-phony- 's members its obstacles, however. Dina Snow, a week ... also the chimes made this fright, he said, "I plan to play per- aimce," respectively. Yerxa, a senior and four soloists in eight pieces. Mount Vernon resident, has been crazy squeaking noise for a few re- fectly." at Mount Vernon High School, won Locke describes the perform- playing with the symphony for over hearsals. That was funny, though." . The other Kenyon soloist, Jenna first place in the competition's high

"multi-faceted- ," 1 is concert-maste- r. first-yea- r, ance as noting the 5 years and currently the Despite some rehearsal mis- Brubaker, a pre-me- d is school division. Morrison, a music world premiere of a piece by his sist- "It makes for a fun mix, but haps, Snow maintains her confidence playing violin with the symphony in majorat the Mount Vernon Nazarene er, Jessica Locke. The piece honors it is a challenge to have such differ- in the group's abilities. "Skill levels Edouard Lalo's "Symphonie Esp-agnole- ." University, tied for second place in the firefighters who died in the att- ent personalities every year," said also vary from year to year. This year She played the piece for the the collegiate division. This will be ack on the World Trade Center on Snow. "Sometimes students come in we have such an incredible level of Young Musicians' Competition, ty- Morrison's second time performing

Sept. 11. "When I heard a compute- with a very different background and talent throughout the orchestra," she ing for second place in the collegiate with the symphony. rized recording of the work a few don't understand the community or- said. "It kind of makes me nervous division. "It's a very emotional and Nearly a year's worth of Mon- months ago, I asked her if I could chestra mindset." sometimes, but as long as we learn demanding piece," Brubaker said. "I day night rehearsals at Rosse Hall are perform it," said Locke. "The piece Underwood agreed, saying, to respect each other, it's fun." love its combination of lyrical melo- about to pay off for the symphony, and also calls for singers to recite the "Sometimes it's a challenge, but at In addition to the guest appear- dies and technical passages. Practic- all seem to be looking forward to the names of every firefighter who died. the same time, there are some excel- ance by the Chamber Singers, the ing and working up this piece has concert. "There's practicing endless Thus, the Chamber Singers will be lent musicians who play in non-traditional symphony will be joined by both taken many, many hours of hard hours by yourself, and then there's joining us for this performance." ways for example, there Kenyon and Mount Vernon students work, but it'll be worth it when the playing with others through chamber The Knox County Symphony are a ton of secret bluegrass fiddlers in the concert, all winners at the re- concert rolls around." groups or orchestras," said Brubaker. includes community residents and in the violin sections." cent Young Musicians' competition. Both soloists have been rehears-in- g "It's a completely different, reward Kenyon students, faculty and retired Fulco acknowledged the chal- Senior Ramsay Hoguet, a music and extensively with the symphony ing experience. faculty. Sophomore clarinet player lenging aspects of the ensemble, say- Ellen Fulco notes that the diversity ing, "It is always difficult to refine

M I I I i i I I I II I t 1 1 I long, did not sate Krakauer 's need are brought to tears. to discover why a wealthy if disillu- McCandless all the while told Maxwell to read poetry, sans Beatniks sioned, intelligent and ambitious everyone, "I'm absolutely positive young man would seemingly guar- that I won't run into anything out Poet Glyn Maxwell, winner of the E.M. Forster Prize from the antee an untimely end to his life. there that I can't handle." American Academy of Arts and Letters and the Somerset Maugham What unfolds is an intense portrait Krakauer also has extensive Prize, will read from his books on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Peirce Lounge. of youthful discontent mingled with interviews with McCandless' es- Originally from England, Maxwell graduated from both Oxford an aggressive passion for nature and tranged family, especially with his University and Boston University, and has penned over a dozen books a relentlessly daring search for what sister, who was the last family mem- of poetry, fiction and drama. In addition, Maxwell has adapted a play was real in life. The drive with which ber to know about McCandless' for England's Royal Shakespeare Company. McCandless undertakes his search whereabouts before he set off on his Maxwell will read primarily from his award winning book of po Jon Krakauer for meaning is so impressive that year long road trip that eventually Wild, etry, Tale of the Mayor 's Son. Into the 207 pp. many people have read this book in landed him in Alaska. Anchor Press just a day. What makes this book a plea- Krakauer untangles McCand-less'- s sure to read is Krakauer's skillful Twelve-year BY ANDY NEILS EN French horn vet to give recital from of McCandless' past and A&E Editor hitchhiking cdyssey weaving Junior Laura Koss will be presenting a junior French horn recital east coast to west coast, from an present with Krakauer's own con- in Brandi Hall Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Koss, who has played French horn for In April 1992 a young man affluent Annapolis suburban fam- siderable outdoor experience, as 12 years, is currently a member of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble. from a well-to-d- o family hitch- ily with whom McCandless broke well as the recollections of other With practices beginning at 8 a.m., Koss said she had a hard time hiked to Alaska and walked alone ties to a solo kayaking expedition climbers and writers. Every chap- developing low notes because her "face, and especially lips, were still into the wilderness north of Mt. in the Gulf of California and from ter begins with a beautifully timed not quite functioning." Koss also at times had to transpose her music McKinley. His name was Christo- an adoptive father in Nevada to a and prophetic quote from writers from piano sheet music, which resulted, as she said, "in some interesti- pher Johnson McCandless. He death from weakness and starva- like Jack London and Henry David ng page turns." had given $25,000 in savings to tion in the Alaskan wilderness. As Thoreau to famous adventurists of Koss, who is under the instruction of Adjunct Instructor of Music charity, abandoned his car and Jim Gallien an Alaskan that de- yore like John Muir. Indeed, it is iLorree Cummings, will be playing a variety of pieces, including Louis most ofhispossessions, burned all livered McCandless to the Krakauer's flowing and lyrical nar- jPiantoni's "Air De Chasse," Samuel Adler's "Sonata movements III the cash in his wallet and invented trailhead of the Stampede Trail at rative style that at once drive and " and II portions of Franz Stauss' "Odus 8 Concerto" and Woifeane a new life for himself. Four months the edge of Denali National Park contribute to McCandless' physical Amadeus Mozart's "K. 412 Concerto No. 1 in D major." She will be later, his decomposed body was remembered, "There was just no and philosphical quest, and portrays accompanied by Adjunct Instructor of Music Patricia Pelfrey. found by a moose hunter... talking the guy out of it. He was in three dimensions his love of the Jon Krakauer 's Into the Wild determined. Real gung-h- o. The aesthetic and the austere in the wil- is one of the most exciting and word that comes to my mind is ex- derness of the United States. Haney English-theme- d to play oboe tunes moving books I've ever read. Its cited. He couldn't wait to get out Krakauer's treatment of the Music major Sarah Haney will be presenting her senior oboe recital pace is clipping, its writing fluid there and get started." McCandless saga artfully inserts nu- Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in Brandi Recital Hall. Haney, who has been playing for and furious at times and its re- What is most heartbreaking merous and challenging open ques- iseven years, is under the instruction of Adjunct Instructor of Bailey Soiton. search and the resulting emotional about Into the Wild is not exactly tions to any reader. What is it about "English music is my theme of sorts," said Haney, who will be playing attachment to the subject are both McCandless' death, but rather the solo adventures that make life more several 20th century pieces: "Sonatina" by Malcolm Arnold, "Seven Baga striking to say the least. products of his journey. Krakauer real? Did the cost of McCandless' telles" adventure outweigh his gains? Most by Gordon Jacob and "Sonatina" by Lennox Berkeley. Also included . Krakauer, a journalist, pho- tracked down the friends that u'ill be Baroque works such as "Sonata in G Minor" by George Frideric tographer and author, also wrote McCandless had made in his so- challenging! y, Krakauer demands that Handel, who Haney admits is "not technically English, but about as close the bestseller Into Thin Air, the journ in the west, finding many who the reader see McCandless neither as B a German can get," and "Concerto in E"" by Robert Woodcock. story of a team of climbers who knew McCandless only when they a nut nor a prophet of purity, but as a Haney will be accompanied by Lois Brehm on both piano and scaled Everest. Written a little over picked him up as a hitchhiker and more complicated representation of itarpischord, and has been casually rehearsing for this recital for about a year. a year before that, Into the Wild the short two or three hour ride they our own desires for truth in life. The more intense five hours a day, seven days a week practicing shows the same flair for adventure, had with him. Nearly every person rted in the last two or three weeks," said Haney, "but since it 's my senior reverence of wild beauty and pas- that had contact with him, some as So, do you books? Join the Project, I suppose it would be kind of essential to graduation, wouldn't it?" sion for dangerous expeditions. much as two weeks while he lived club! It 's easy! It 's do ityourself! Just Haney, who performed a sophomore recital in lieu of the more regu- - Krakauer 's career as a journal- near or with them, reported amaze- read the reviews, ifyou like, it, read dis- 'ar'y performed junior recital due to a study abroad program, will now be ist, more specifically as a writer for ment at his kindness, ambition, hu- the book with your friends and mule-is- A book to see ? Email returning to the stage for one of the final exercises of her senior year. She Outside magazine, led him to Chris mility and above all, his h cuss. you 'dlike it 's 'ks at it fondly. "The 'Lennox Berkely Sonatina' is my favorite oboe McCandless' story. The initial fea- independence. Even with such short neilsena or warnerl Please read, Peof all time, so I'll enjoy having a chance to perform it." ture for Outside, a scant few pages encounters, many of the interviewed for the books. . CTTU-- TVT n T rt IT. T T T

8 The Kenyon Collegian OPINIONS Thursday, February 6, 2003 Th e Kenyon C olleg ian

Editors-in-Chie- f: Robbie Ketcham, Taryn Myers News Editor: Bryan Stokes II Features Editor: Isankya Kodithuwakku Opinions Page Editor: Mike Ludders Arts & Entertainment Editors: Andy Neilsen, Lindsay Warner Sports Editor: Jay Helmer Photo Editor: Amy Gallese Assistant Photo Editor: Kevin Guckes Online Editor: Erin Taylor Copy Editor: Ariel Ludwig Business Manager: David Handy Subscriptions Manager: Jaime Gesler Advisors: Jennie Hedden, P.F. KJuge Things Nugent should know about us This week, Kenyon was introduced to our new president-elec- t, S. Georgia Nugent. However, President-Ele- ct Nugent has admitted she knows little about campus life here on the Hill and is very much looking forward to getting to know everyone here. That being considered, we think that it is important to begin to introduce Nugent to the quirks that make Gambier the place that we know and love. So here are the Gambier-ism- s, the Kenyon-ism- s, that will help her begin Phil Hands to know what kind of place she will be leading in the near future: Student organizations are a big part of campus life. Most students belong to at least one, and a select few seem to head up all of them on Alcohol cannot conceal or excuse cruelty campus. These people will always be willing to take on more responsibility, while those that are not involved in any organizations never BY MIKE LUDDERS aggressively endangering Kenyon this: the humors of drink, whether have any time to help out. Opinions Page Editor students. The performance was one rides them to 'pleasant,"off-balance- ,' The members of those organizations form unlikely bonds that come then allowed to go on, allowed to "I am not yelling," 'too in handy at the strangest times. For example, it is not unusual to see Three inches of air, and there be spectacular, while the shoving, much' or 'So help me, ow, entirely ' members of the MUN team or Gospel Choir acting as bodyguards to would have been an ambulance. grabbing, jostling and attempts at too much ... they never take away members of the Ballroom Dance Club when their audience gets out She literally could have died and breakthrough continued. one's ability to think and to of hand. had no idea. She was trashed, her This is the story of a great choose. Nor do they plant alien According to Admissions, Kenyon students visit the bookstore an attention who-knows-where as work of generosity and talent from thoughts into the mind, making average of seven times a day. Therefore, if you want to meet students the disciplined dancer's leg kicked a great deal of the student body and one desire that which they do not and see where they spend all of their time, you should probably hang out, full extension, the tip of her of a tiny brood of whining, con- desire sober. The only modifying out there or return repeatedly. stiletto heel stopping three inches fused, aggressive children who al- effect it has is to dull the shame When students are not visiting the bookstore multiple times (or behind the base of the girl's neck; most wrecked it all, almost hurt a reflex and dampen self-awarene- ss. doing other important things, like going to class), they are often the weakest point in the skull. lot of people, and at no point gave The author must draw the up- chained to their computers, wading through countless allstus about He was a big man, kicking a damn. They wanted to dance. setting conclusion from this that things like OSU football or losing their sweater again. hard, with full follow-thoug- h; the They wanted to dance there. Now. there are many people on this cam- Don't worry if you see angels floating above campus they're teth- back of his chiseled wing tips fly- So they did. pus who3c only reason for being ered to the ground. ing out at the head level of five The only difference between considerate, for not violating desire-actio- n and is that they are aware It's okay, we don't really know what the thing on the science quad girls, who fled back in fear, while this relationship people, or serial somebody is watching. Worse, is supposed to be either. he laughed at them and smiled that of a sociopath, rapist along the way we all Watch out for the bats in Cromwell. Ask Acting President Sharp to dumbly at the attention he was killer, is that these kind of folks somewhere to give these tell you stories about hitting them down the hallway with his tennis getting. Two near misses, missed live the credo fully, honestly and silently agreed in the a blanket, easily engaged racket. by their inebriated initiators, soberly. people excuse for ducking their Don't try to shoo away the crows that seem to be nesting on top of general melee of the Ballroom This credo takes volumes to chemical obligations. The bottle has your office in Ransom Hall we've tried. They don't seem to be Phling fiasco. sum up in psychology literature, human for "some the ultimate going anywhere. 12:30 a.m. last Sunday, this" but it sounds like this: "I do not become mo- I acknowl- Community Chance card; a get- In spite of the fact that some people feel the need to burn copies of was the great "yeah Kenyon" care about you. do not I feels away pass, granting access to a the Collegian and the Observer, Kenyon really is a place where we ment wherein the DJs, the tireless edge you. am doing what it scare you? Does it blind eye turned in the face of dan- support the freedom of the press. student Phling committee, the good. Does self-absorb- gerous, ed attacks on You will need to invest in a BFEC Nalgene bottle if you want to fit general celebrants, and Kenyon's hurt? That's funny." student-ru- n does not do this. common decency. in here. Everyone has one, and they're great for both keeping your enormously talented Alcohol We should reject this lie in all thirst quenched and ensuing that you will often bond with members Ballrom Dancesport Team made Alcohol has always been its forms. When we hold each of the community during frequent trips to the restroom. good on a month of careful plan- celebratory, always communal. a column is not at other to personal responsibility, Beware the Shade Tree Commission. They have full authority over ning and hard work, putting up The author of this to in a toast, we take major steps toward creat- which of your trees are allowed to remain standing. spectacular Moulin Rouge stage all unfriendly joining called. At its ing a closer, safer, more trusting The question everyone in Knox County will want to know: do you show for the entertainment of or six, when they are community, sober or otherwise. support deer birth control? (Oh, and don't forget to wear bright col- their friends and fellows. natural best, to employ our favor- a The alternative is to continue to ors when you run on the Gap Trail during hunting season.) Then eight giggling, stum- ite party beverages bequeaths cel- accept the defamation of our cam- Be prepared to use fun acronyms like FRA, GAC, ZAP, EMU, ARSE, bling people ran into the middle bond between friends and mocking of those who USAS, SOMASA, KMASAor EEP! of the cleared floor. Some just ebrants. They cheer, "We will share pus, the We will back to the community, and Whatever you do, if you see a Siberian Tiger in Gambier, don't try walking through the three tight this. We will let go a bit. give the occasional night of abuse, en-dangerm- ent to pet it. lines of superenergized flailing laugh ridiculously, smile openly, limbs while others, audaciously, look out for one another and trust and' assault ...and word unbelievably, went to knock per- each other dearly. Sldinte." This is shrug it all off with the i net i iM socio-path- vi.i iw formers out of the way and dance the exact opposite of the ic "drunk." whole the solo drunk Some advice to those who at- Office: Chase Tower at the top of Peirce Hall's main stairway with their partners. The credo of friends last Mailing address: The Kenyon Collegian, Student Activiiies Center, Gambier, OH 43022 thing was stopped, near-fistfigh- ts above. tacked a lot of people's Business address: P.O. Box 832, Gambier, OH 43022 pulled apart, and twenty or so Anyone who imbibes, who weekend: start drinking alone. You

E-m- ail the address: collegiankenyon.edu Kenyon students took up the task imbibes with others, or who grows will be safe in the company of WWW address: http:archives.kenyon.educollegian t; forc- a only person sure to buy your cop-ou- 427-533- a human wall to up in a big Catholic family (or Phone numbers: (740) 8, 5339 of forming delusion. The opinion page is a space for members of the community to discuss issues relevant ibly keep Kenyon students from Jewish one, I've been told) knows your protective to the campus and the world at large. The opinions expressed on this page belong only to the writer. Columns and letters to the editors do not reflect the opinions of the Kenyon Collegian staff. All members of the community are welcome to express opinions through a letter to the editors. The Kenyon Collegian reserves the right to edit all letters submitted for length and clarity. The Collegian cannot accept anonymous or m (re mm mm m m mm pseudonymous letters. Letters must be signed by individuals, not organizations, and must be 200 words or less. Letters must also be received no later than the Tuesday prior to publication. The Kenyon Collegian prints as many letters as possible each week subject to space, interest and appropriateness. Members of the editorial board reserve the right to reject any submission. The views expressed in the paper do not necessarily reflect the views of Kenyon College. Thursday, February 6, 2003 OPINIONS The Kenyon Collegian 9 Answer to 'leadership' challenge; State of Union breaks promises

BY NICK KWIEK What Arkell demonstrates is a tax cuts planned for years in the future I will stand with Mr. Arkell in lauding way. Guest Columnist general inability and distaste to take effect this year. It was not a President Bush for breaking with party According to the President, treat- In last week's Collegian, Staff among supporters of the Bush bad idea, until he suggested more re- politics and promoting a policy that is ment cost for AIDS has gone from Columnist Robert Arkell gave a re- Administration's policies to engage fund checks. Many Americans were truly good for America and the rest $12,000 to $300 per year. With 30 sponse to President Bush's State of the that essential substance. Instead, Arkell shocked two years ago when the gov- of the world, for that matter. million people in Africa with AIDS, Union Address, which the President and his compatriots shout buzzwords ernment sent out $600 tax refund Compassionate Conservatism this price-dro- p makes possible an op- delivered before Congress last Tues- that evoke genuine conviction and, checks in the summer, then added was the great paradox of the last presi- portunity to do some good. With an day night. I was disappointed to find when backed into a comer, mutter con- $600 to their taxes the following April. dential election. His first two initia- outstretched hand holding$15 billion, that Arkell did not mention the Ad- trasts with that sleazy Democrat who On health care, the President said noth-in- g tives, mentors for children with incar- President Bush has truly demonstrated dress until the second of his five col- had an affair with an intem.That genu- new; even that scoundrel Bill cerated parents and drug rehab, fully capitalist conservative compassion. umns and mentioned no substance of ine conviction seldom really exists. Clinton wanted affordable health care realize this promise. However, if Where Arkell got it wrong, and the Address until the fifth. In the 2000 campaign, among and prescription drugs for all. Americans are as great as President what really troubles me, is that Bush In the mean, he compared then-Govern- or of Arkell's home The Administration has been Bush suggests, we will not need $450 did not part with his party, he parted Alcibialdes to Nero to V.I. Lenin to state of Texas Bush's campaign talking about energy independence million from the government to men- with his people. He promised his con- Adolf Hitler to Bill Clinton. His point: promises was to minimize foreign de- forever, but the suggestion of hydro- tor children. Drug rehabilitation, if the stituents policies in 2000 that he has

180-degr- Americans have forgotten history and ployment of the U.S. military and ab- gen cars was a ee about-fac- e federal government is going to be so now abandoned. He has betrayed his chosen to follow men for their image solutely not engage in any form of from Bush's campaign trail politics. cheap, should be left to the states and voters. Being popular with the elec- over their character. The subtitleof his nation building. Now, in 2003, he In 2000, when AI Gore suggested such municipalities. President Bush pro- torate is not evil, as Arkell suggests, column was "American leadership sepends half of his State of the Union things, Bush and his supporters would posed only $2000 per person in need lying to the electorate is. Perhaps Mr. demands substance over style and praising the nation building efforts of have none of it. Now President Bush for three years of rehab; they might as Bush prefers to "transform America, genuine conviction over popular ap- the United States military in Afghani- is committing 1.2 billion to research well spend it on crack, because it is one heart and one soul at a time," rather peal." His column could have used a stan and the War on Terrorism. hydrogen powered cars. On this point, not going to get them very far either than be held accountable to it. healthier serving of substance. How The remainder of the President's many times will I have to hear the speech set forth four goals: economy, More communication, much less contact? name Monica Lewinsky when I criti- health care, energy independence and BY MATT CASS cize the foreign policy of a Republi- the environment and compassion. On ing the library or the dining hall, stu- at the post office. Those who heard Guest Columnist can administration? the economy, the President scheduled dents go back to their rooms to see about this were completely blown True correspondence has become which of their friends is "on-lin- e" and away by the gesture. In other words, underappreciated. Not too long ago, if he or she wants to "chat." Person- most of the few people who knew of Rosen rhuminates alone we used to call, write or visit people ally, if I just saw you in Peirce, chances it were touched. With the "sophistica-

outside of our immediate inner circle are that I'm not gonna want to talk to tion" of technology like e-m- ail, instant BY ZACK ROSEN did. Whether or not they start out as about once every other few days to you five minutes down the road. Even messenger and cell phones, no one Staff Columnist the "right" kind of guy for the fra- every other week. Today those couple I did forget to tell you something, I'd really feels the need to go out of their At a small community such as ternity they are in, they will gradu- of days have turned into weeks, and probably wait till I saw you again. Or way.

Kenyon, germs (like rumors) spread ate with a designation they get to those weeks have turned into months. even better, I'd e-m- ail it to you. My point is, we're surprised quickly. Several of my hall mates be- keep for life. Every embarrassing The days of calling someone, writing While I have openly admitted these days when we receive such came sick over a several day period, pledge event I witness on campus someone, or visiting someone "just for that I am a culprit of much of what's simple things such as letters, post- but for some foolhardy reason I did reminds me of this mix of satisfac- the hell of it" are long gone. These been said, I would seriously contem- cards, or random long-distance not expect it to reach me. tion and regret. days, were too busy checking our e-m-ail, plate strangling the person at AOL phone calls.That's what gets me Tte first person informed of my Everyone at this school has their talking on instant messenger, or who invented Instant Messenger. the most: the fact that in reality, illness was a member of the mainte- something going on and it seems as if listening to our voice mails. Yet, when What was so bad about e-mail? Was such gestures of communication nance staff who found me hugging the we all stick with our own. Swimmers you stop and think about it in reality, it not fast enough for this person? probably take about 10-3- 0 min- toilet at 730 a.m. I appreciated her hang out with swimmers, Betas with you're not really checking your email, Were they not getting enough? utes. A whole half hour! It seems sympathetic interjection that "being Betas. There is even a small but grow- but deleting your junk mail. You're not Cause if they weren't, then I could the way we communicate on the sick sucks." My friends were very ing population I see here that reminds just listening to your voice mail, but definitely lend him a good deal of whole has been cheapened, cut off helpful, but they had to go to class me of high school-- a crowd of exclu- skimming through them to discover if the crap I get in my inbox. and cut short by more expensive eventually. I was soon left alone in my sive, attractive people who I usually there's anything important to hear. I say all of this in such a tone be- ways to communicate poorly. You room, sipping Sprite at fifteen minute only see with each other. It is this that Consider this hypothetical situ- - cause all of these things in my opin- know how much a stamp costs? intervals and pondering why the fetal bothers me the most. Is there a legiti- ion are the devil of communication. 39 cents. position felt so right. I called four mate "popular crowd" here or have my misy day in the middle of the week Most of the time, whether its over IM, Do me a favor, the next time nuclear Rosens and not one picked up lack of attachments led me to see ex- and upon reaching your room and e-m-ai 1 or a text message, you can 't see you go to check your e-m- ail, call their phone. I spent the rest of the af- clusivity where there is solidarity? checking your voice mail, you dis- the person, you can't tell if they're someone on a cell phone or bling ternoon in bed with Jane Eyre, and she We all belong to various groups cover that you have three (yes, three! !) being serious or not, and half the time, someone on your instant messen- is not as fun a bedfellow as one might here and there is no one who can es- new messages. Now, in listening to you're not even speaking in complete ger: stop yourself be ashamed of think. cape it. Even the independents form a them, you discover that the first is from sentences you're speaking in code. yourself and then slap yourself. Living mostly on my own, in sort ofsubset people who are bound your mom "just calling to say hi," so I reference a fellow student. After you've done that, pick up this purple limbo between future by their lack of obligations. No matter you immediately skip over it and onto Recently, she met this guy over break, your phone and call your mother, and past, I still marvel at the amount how many people we may surround the second one, which is from your and when she got back to school, there father, or whoever it is who cleans of freedom I have.As longas retain ourselves with, though, we still exist friend. However, you wound up see- was a letter from him waiting for her your cage just to say hi. respectable grades and don't get autonomously and it will continue to ing him on the way back to your room, caught drinking, I have free reign be this way. It is indeed possible to be so you skip over that one, and so on ... over a wealth of opportunities. alone while surrounded by people... When you stop and actually think However, with this freedom comes but this is often a good thing. about how you "listen" to your voice responsibility, and with responsibil- All of us must learn to be their mail messages, you're not really lis- Phling dissapoints alum ity comes a specific solitude. I now own person in a larger context of tening to them at all you're skim- know that to be in college or the similar individuals. We must all find ming. Editor, Only seven years ago, Phling was a very different affair. Folks showed real world is to be inherently, un- our way to be seen, whether it be The problem becomes people are for an evening of class and made a strong attempt at sophistication. Even avoidably alone. My faculty advi- sticking your neck out or keeping it not communicating as sincerely as up some professors would put on tie and tails and mingle, amused by how well sor has her own classes to teach, my in. At the end of the day, though, they used to. We used to mean it when their students could clean up. And there were a few who overindulged and RA is mere months older than I am you will be left only with yourself, we ended our letters "Sincerely, made themselves obnoxious. and my friends all have their own and if you are happy with your com- ."Talk, regardless of the way But those wasted individuals stood out. Gross intoxication was not the affairs to worry about. My problems pany than your time here will not we do it, has definitely gotten cheap. norm; folks had more than enough opportunity to go that route every other remain just that my own. have been for nothing. Want another example of how weekend. This is not an entirely bad thing. communication is changing? There is on the other hand, was a drunken Soon, for the first time in our lives, we acute little invention favorably known This past Saturday evening, embarrassment.When did shoving become part of polite society? Who said will be able to just live for ourselves. as " I M :" a favorite of col lege kids "on could smoke on the dance floor? Who thought it was a good idea to Not for not for but is high- you grades, transcripts, "ACT NOW!" the go." Instant messenger a disrupt a floor show, to menace and provoke the performers? And especially actually have jobs without homework LAST CHANCE TO GUARANTEE THE BEST tech form of your high school cafete- SPRING BREAK PRICES troubling, who was dealing out those roofics? and spend our evening as we please. TO ALL DESTINATIONS. REPS ria: you get to see who's around, what NEEDED... TRAVEL FREE. EARN SSS Some may suspect that my memory lies, that Phling has always been a However, I am still in college, their doing and if they are or aren't CROUP DISCOUNTS FOR 6 black tie riot. Sadly, to the contrary, my instinctive bias against drunken and it is unfortunate that I had to really in the mood to talk to you. And WWW.LEISURETOURS.COM debauchery has waned with time. I had a sublime time at my first Phling. 800-838-82- stumble upon this epiphany in the 03 what gets me and I'm just as guilty If my first Phling had been anything like what I witnessed this past midst of pledge week. Though I de- as anyone is that its huge here at weekend, I would not have returned. cided not to pledge for a host of rea- Kenyon. Like Kenyon's not small Dan Nickerson '00 sons, I still have many friends who enough to begin with, that after leav 10 The Kenyon Collegian FEATURES Thursday, February 6, 2003 Yamada talks imperialism, world politics and travel Japanese exchange student leaves big city life in Tokyo and adapts easily to a small town college spend a lot of their time working walked, ate. I went to see this very BY MIKA BACHMAHA AND and making money. Of course tall building, and it had snowed in ISANKYA KODITHUWAKKU l there are some who seriously the morning and it had turned to Collegian Staff study. They study very hard to en- ice. It all fell off the building, and ter the universities so after that, it was very scary. I also went to Maybe you noticed the hand- they don't do too much hard watch an NBA game while I was some Japanese man in a kimono work." there, and the Chicago Bulls lost. at Phling. This was none other c , t. - 4 Satoshi is planning on be- I walked so much that my body than Kenyon's only Japanese stu- coming a computer science ma- was aching every day," he said. dent, Satoshi Yamada. Yamada is jor. "There are a lot of prerequi- "But 1 stayed in a hostel and made studying here for one year on an sites, though, so all I have been many international friends there." exchange program between his studying so far is mostly math. In "Then I went to Michigan to school and Kenyon. the next two years, I will concen- visit my friend Dan Herrick "Kenyon College is one of the trate in actual computer science." '05," he continued. "Dan was ,. sister schools of Kyushu Univer- ' ..f400 l I H-.- Among other things, Satoshi very nice. He was always in the sity, which is my school back in is interested in modern technolo- kitchen cooking bread or some- Japan," said Yamada. "So we have gies and would love to study it in thing else for me. It was a very this exchange program between the U.S. "I am thinking about pretty, rural town. Dan took me the two schools ... Well, actually, transferring to a college in the around and basically showed me "' it's not really an exchange since I jL , States. But I don't think it will be his everyday life; you know, he Amy GaJlese have never heard about Kenyon Kenyon College, though. The tu- took me to the gym and shopping. Satoshi Yamada has spent his time in the U.S. traveling and talking politics. students coming to Kyushu. Not ition is too expensive. His family was very pretty, just a lot of our students want to study sick often, Yamada shook his very delayed, and I finally received "The other reason is that I like him. abroad either, which is only for the head. "I left home two years ago it a day before my trip." don't think Kenyon will really "It was very warm in San better, since it's not that hard to for the university," he said. "So I Yamada said that he decided consider me as a full-tim- e stu- Francisco," he said about this trip get into an exchange program for am used to being away." to leave Tokyo, his hometown and dent," he continued. "I wasn't a to the west coast. "The food was those who want to go." The selection process for be- Japan's capital, for a university in very good student at my college very expensive so I just stayed in Yamada was one of the few coming an exchange student was a rural area because he wanted to in Japan. I was crazy and was like Chinatown and walked. I stayed willing to take the risk. "My par- not too difficult for him. "I had to try living on his own. all those other students I talked with my friend from Japan who's ents wanted me to get a good edu- take TOEFL Test of English as a "The girls in Kyushu are very about. I had my hair dyed blonde a Sushi cook at this very expen- cation abroad," he explained. "So Foreign Language, and I was cute, the education is good and not and was always working and sive restaurant. A lot of celebrities they were supportive of the deci- good to go. as expensive as in private schools never in class. My grades were and other rich people come there, sion. Plus, my elder sister studied "Well, theoretically I was," and the food is cheap and good," very bad. So I don't think this and he always talked about the

I-- in an American high school in he added, "since I received my 20 he added. school will take me full-time- ." crazy things they did." Providence, R.I., so it was not a form necessary for foreign- "Students here study a lot Nevertheless, Yamada likes Asked about his future plans, something completely new for ers to obtain a student visa two more than Japanese students," he it here. "I don't think Kenyon is Yamada had to think for a while. them." weeks before I was supposed to said comparing Kenyon to Japa- a typical American college and I "You mean like family and stuff?" Asked whether he gets home-- leave for Kenyon. My visa was nese colleges. "Japanese students like it," he explained. "I feel com- he asked. "Well, I do want to get fortable here." married some day and have three This semester, he is taking kids." L 1! Si: Ctr-M- - Ct s; American studies, astronomy, bi- As to his career plans, Satoshi Phling Weekend is one of Kenyon's premier party weekends, and by party weekend I mean party night ology and percussion lessons. He wants to own his own company it work since even with Summer Send-O- ff the party is a single serving of fun. In that respect was no surprise that has joined the Kazookestra and some day. "I would love to Friday night, or as the annoying Phling people would say Phriday night, didn't hold many activities, as sometimes also plays club soccer, with information technologies," most were gearing up for the main event on Saturday. The school sponsors the Karaoke competition in which he loves. He is a fan of the he said. Gund every year to try to even out the imbalance of weekend activities, but for most it is usually just Japanese national soccer team. Yamada also talked a bit something to pass through a couple of times. It's mainly a time for people to laugh at those who want to "I signed up for the Activists about world politics and Japan's show that they were good enough to be in an a capella group damnit and those who are in groups to show United group as well," he said, relationship with the United that friends shouldn't let friends drink and sing. After passing through the show, New Apartments was the "but I do not agree with their States. "After World War II, Japan next stop that had things going on this night, as something more radical than delicious Peirce food surfaced: sweatshops position and that's was basically like America's child, a registered apartment party. Fearing that this would be one big math comps celebration or something of the why I don't do much with the because America kept Japan from sort, it was nice to see that this was not the case and not only were a lot of people present, but everyone group." Back in Japan, Yamada nuclear bombs and communism," seemed to be having fun. However, just when you thought it was safe to sit on a couch at a party, all of the played tennis at his university and he said. "But personally I can't sudden an overhead lamp above a particular couch dwelling partier fell on this said partier in an act more was a captain of the team. Besides agree with U. S. foreign policy. It's random than the Ballroom dancers at Phling. Oh, we'll get to that later. The whole scene reminded me ot a sports, Yamada also had a num- very complex; I can't say every- a stu- I it I think Wal-Ma- rt commercial in which the little yellow smiley face icon urges customers to watch out for falling ber of part time jobs while thing feel about here. prices. Unfortunately for this partier, the price to be paid was stitches. In an uncanny fashion this didn't dent at Kyushu. that maybe we Japan should be seem to slow down the party or the night as people still stayed after the event and later a giant snowball The next time that Yamada more active in world affairs and fight erupted. Like everything at Kenyon, of course, people took this frozen water sport too tar and tights sees his family will be this June. resist U.S. policy. Maybe show began to ensue, but for about 15 minutes at least it could have been on the admissions video in its entire "Either I will go back home, or they our opinions." bucolic splendor. will come to the States for vaca- He also spoke about the im-

es "Generally, The next night provided a less natural setting for fun as partiers went to their respective pre-parti- in tion," he said. "My family is not perial system in Japan. order to survive the sobering effect of seeing the entire school for possibly four hours. The band in the big at all. It's just my parents, my people like Emperor Akihitho," he Great Hall was a repeat from last year, but that didn't stop partiers from enjoying the show as the band did sister and me." Yamada's father is said. "It's obvious that he's very notorious songs such as "Back that (bleep) up" and the ever-favorite "Survivor." On a side note, do they an assistant professor, his mother clever and very self conscious. of play weddings? ... Matrimony aside, Upper Dempsey's '80s band also attracted a following; however I felt is a teacher in an elementary school Unlike the British royal family like they take breaks every other song. I mean I realize we are on a hill, but not enough for that kind of and his sister, even though she went nowadays, the Japanese imperial repertory necessity, right? Going downstairs to the trance room caused me to go back upstairs in that there to high school in the U.S., now family live in very strict circum- was no one down there and also it reminded me too much of a middle school dance with glow sticks and a lives and works in Japan. stances. Some people say that im- serious DJ. Coming up from Lower Dempsey into the lounge it was like some weird zombie slumber party, His family has traveled to the perialism should be abolished but where everyone was just so engrossed in this movie that they probably spilled Sprite on and don't give a States four times on vacation, so I think it's a very foolish idea be- damn about on regular occasions, but because of too many drinks suddenly it is the new Star Wars flick. As he isn't altogether new to the cause I love them. You can say I'm if things couldn't get any weirder, enter the Ballroom Dancers. In a move more awkward than the evil country. He has also traveled very nationalist, I guess," he con- playground looking area in front of Rosse, the Ballroom dancers formed a giant circle in the middle of the through Europe, visiting London, cluded with a laugh. Great Hall and had dancers do their rendition of "Lady Marmalade." At first I thought I was witnessing Paris and Rome. "So far I have had a great ex- some sort of Grease fight or "Beat it" video. However, when someone told me that it was a Ballroom Dance "I love traveling and would perience in the states," Yamada cu- performance, I thought I had gone to the wrong Phling, in hindsight now I know that I just had gone to the like to do more of it in the future." said. "I respect the American as- wrong school. My friends and I tried to keep dancing but to no avail, it was like if you would be at a speaker This explains why Yamada did lture there are so many good in Rosse and the Debate team would get up in the middle of the speaker and hold hands in the middle and some traveling over Christmas pects to it, and the social structure have their own debate, telling others to just watch. Luckily J.D. Kurrent, the band performing, cut them off break. He went to Chicago, is very different to Japan's." Pan-Geo- here, eventually, but still it goes down as being more weird than using yogurt in s. All in all, expect tor Michigan and San Francisco. Asked how he liked it 1 the weird ending, this Moulin Rouge showing was Phun. Until then, though, if you are thinking of having "I liked Chicago very much," Yamada replied, "Sometimes I I ba- I it. It's a a party, it better be good, because you never know, I might be there. So, work hard, play hard and see you he said. "While was there love it, sometimes hate country, right?" next weekend. . sically walked, ate, walked, ate, crazy Thursday, February 6, 2003 FEATURES The Kenyon Collegian 1 1 Kenyon still literary, proves new poetry chapbook Students of Vassar College join hands with Kenyon to publish chapbook series featuring student work

BY ROBBIE KETCHAM satisfying but potentially valuable "I am excited to be a part of Editor-in-Chi- ef in bringing them to the attention something that John Kinsella calls A Sea Without Water of a wider audience. a revolution," said Tully, "because "A tradition must breathe to Andrea L. Sargent "And third, such a project if anyone can start one, it is that jjve," said Professor of English underscores the aliveness of po- white-haire- d man dressed in black." Paul Kane with Vassar College in etry at both colleges, suggesting However, she said, the editing jew York. "It's fine to stand on that the poetic tradition for which and publishing process was not ;he shoulders of giants it makes each place is famous is continu- easy. or a wonderful view but if you ing on. The chapbook series will "The editing process was long ant to walk on your own two feet, certainly enhance and highlight and difficult," Tully said. "Even you have to climb down and make that process." when I was reading at the launch I your own way." Kinsella agreed, and added saw things I wished I could change Sentiments such as Kane's that the chapbook series can en- in the poem, but published is pub- have been often echoed through courage a further exchange of lished and I am so glad that it the halls and hillsides of Kenyon student literature among col- worked out. I would have to say that Writer-in-Resi-jen- College. In 1997, ce leges. the hardest part of the process was P.F. KJuge asked the reade- "It's a community initia- the layout. My poem was so com- rs of the Alumni Bulletin, "Is tive," he said. "It's not just from plicated and so long, we had a tough 71 Kenyon still literary?" Indeed, the ,fx,r iY&&ML4& one place, but from a lot of time fitting it into the limited num- luestion reverberates still: can the places." ber of pages each student was al- small College on a hill continue to Kinsella said he would like lowed." talk the literary path trod by the to see a Kenyon student travel to Tully's favorite poem in her nighty feet of Ransom, Doctorow Vassar to read from his chapbook chapbook contains no poetry, how- aid Lowell? in the future, and expressed hope ever. On Jan. 21, Kenyon recap-rjre- d Kenyon Chapbook Series that other colleges may look into "It is strange to have a little some of that spirit when over participating in inter-collegiate book in the bookstore," she said. featured work from emerging authors ;0O students, faculty and admin-strato- rs literary activities, so writers could "My favorite page, though, is the FALL 2002 crowded into Peirce travel to read their work at other back of the front page, with the lounge to celebrate the first edi-:io- n institutions like athletes travel to ISBN number and the copyright of the new Kenyon-Vass- ar their games. date." The first edition of the Kenyon-Vass- ar Chapbook Series features five Chapbook Series. Kenyon students and one Vassar student. 'This is a historic event," said Wing President and John Crowe said, "and 70 of their work could a way. As it turned out, the English ?,ansom Professor of English Ron never see the light of day because Department and the President's iharp. "I do not recall a time in of the difficulfy getting a first piece Office at Vassar were also enthu- le 32 years I have been here when published. The chapbooks will siastic about it and I was able to lere has been a more lively liter-j- y be giving them that chance." secure the necessary funding. Thus, life at Kenyon. Tully, who is studying abroad was born 'The Kenyon and Vassar What's the first thing that you 'd like President "We have an op- it is extraordinarily this semester, welcomed the Chapbook Poets Series,' as Nugent to do? Rented creative writing faculty, portunity. now called." hose work both in and out of the "I took the Intro to Poetry The Kenyon Review coordi- .lassroom has fostered a resurg- class with Kinsella last spring and nated the layout and design, which ence of student literary engage he told us about his plans to create was overseen by late Review Man- ment. This chapbook series, in the chapbook series," she said. "He aging Editor Tom Bigelow and addition to bringing to national gave us the opportunity to take current Managing Editor Meg ittention our best student poets, advantage of his access to publish- Galipault. "I want her to go get me some lands as an emphatic exclamation ers to get our work out there. I have "This is one of the ways in fries." Mint for this phase of Kenyon 's been writing for as long as I have which The Kenyon Review plays an Billy Callas '06 enowned literary tradition," he been walking, and so I thought that active role in the life of the Col- aid. I should give it a shot." lege," said Review Editor-in-Chi- ef

The chapbooks are short, pro-ession- al Kinsella spoke with Kane David Lynn. "This combines what publications, each fea-irin- g about the possibility of having a we do on an international level the poetry of either a Vassar student's work featured in with the superb writing of the stu- venyon or Vassar College student, one of the books. dents at Kenyon." iix chapbooks were published in "As I recall, I became in- Kinsella is planning to do "Scale the Peirce tower and wave lis first edition, by Kenyon stud- volved in this project after meet- more chapbook editions in the fu- ents Michael Cole '03 and Katie ing John Kinsella at a conference ture, with the next set coming in the American flag." Joey Neilsen '06 "fully '04 and alumni James Ware in Kansas City last spring," said April and featuring three Kenyon Jrrington, Andrea Sargent and Kane. "It then occurred to me that, students and three Vassar students. - 4 J! 'ennifer Schalliol, along with since both Kenyon and Vassar had While he is still unsure of any ''assar's Flora Kim. a long and distinguished tradition specific plans after that, he said he Professor of English John in poetry and since poetry was is considering expanding the series

Bnsella started the chapbook se-- K, clearly flourishing at both places to include poetry in translation, he said, because it would of-- now we might be able to join prose and possibly plays. While he e' promising student poets the forces and make the chapbook se- said competition for the six pub- Pportunity to get published with-u- t ries a joint venture. lished authors will be intense, he "Give lots of money to the debate having to find an agent or write "Professor Kinsella liked the encouraged interested students to team."

;took-lengt- h work. idea immediately and pointed out submit their poetry to his office in James Lewis '04 There are really some strong how unique it would be for two Walton House. i'cung poets at the College," he colleges to work together in such "As far as the value of the series goes," said Kane, "I think there J are several points to make. The first The Philadelph ia Center is that the series offers young po- If?) ets at both colleges an opportunity to bring to fruition a writing project farn academic cred it living, dwW of the highest caliber. It is one thing "Extend my contract for another working, and studyi nn in Phillv! to complete a sheaf of poems, but five years." mmsr quite another to prepare those po- Maan Hand '03 ems for publication. www - tr-ed- u phi lac j H "Second, many poets do excellent work very early on in their "jrrfy Experience and to have such work col- life Q careers By Sarah Burson Plication at wo rk lected and published is not only 12 The Kenton Collegian Thursday, February 6, 2003 DTversioiis February 6 12 erryoo . Colles:e Kenyon Kalendar Brnm. Entertainment Friday 7th Sunday, Cont'd Friday "BFEC Community Series: Poetry: Glyn Maxwell InTheaters Winter Sky" Peirce Lounge Shanghai Knights BFEC 7:30 p.m. Chon (Chan) and Rot (Wilson) 1 8 p.m. ,-- head to London to find the Director David Dobkin Film: Monster 's Ball Monday 10th ' rebel who murdered chon s Starring Jackie Higley Auditorium Faculty Meeting ' 9 mm father and shake up victorian Chan, Owes Wilson and 8 p.m. Brandi Recital Hall Britain in the process. So Fann Wong 4:15 p.m. it seems our a Lecture: Professor XuXin, heroes hill have Saturday 8th couple battles to fight. "The China: Worship: CatholicMass Tractive of Judaism in Church of the Holy Spirit Past and Present" Deliver Us Higley Auditorium 5:30 p.m. 7:30 From Eva Bowling Night p.m. Three young men, desperate to Bookstore Tuesday OUT 11 th KEEP THEIR MEDDLING SISTER pIRECT0R QaRI HaRWKI 7 p.m. Jill OF THEIR RESPECTIVE RELATIO- Dance: Chinese Traditional "CnriFGF Nominated External Starring Gabrielu " NSHIPS, HIRE A DIRT POOR Music Dance Fft wwshtps and A wards Union, LL Cool J aid and LER LADY-KIL- (LL COOL J) TO Rosse Hall . Peirce Lounge limit Essence Atkihs Common Hour i SWEEP HER 'OFT HER FEET. BUT 8 p.m. Natural Sciences EVEN THOUGH THE SPARKS FLY, Film: Six Degrees Separation ' of THE BOYS AREN T SAFE YET . Higley Auditorium Division Colloquium 8 p.m. Higley Auditorium May Common Hour Concert: May (Bettis) is a freakish StewPeckham: "Interview Preparation Knox County Symphony introvert new to Los Angeles, SummerJobsInternships" First Presbyterian Church, for whereupon she lands a job as Director Lucky McKee Weaver Cottage Mount Vernon an an animal Angela IO: assistant at Starring 1 8:15 Common Hour Vr p.m. hospital. Her numerous romantic Bettis , Jeremy "Women Lecture: Margaret Randall and entanglements fail , and as they Sisto, Anna Faris Sunday " 9th Resistance: Cuba and Nicaragua do, May gets frustrated. And and James Duval Concert: Laura Koss, junior Higley Auditorium when she gets frustrated, she French horn Recital 7:30 p.m. gets very, very violent. Brandi Recital Hall 7 p.m. Wednesday 12th Worship: First Congregational Film: Bowling for Columbine United Church of Christ Higley Auditorium Mount Vernon 10:15 p.m. 9:30-10:3- 0 a.m. Saturday . nV--i' JTif3 I Q Sports Schedule nianii aii o Indoor Track -- c3 the H orn Sat at Otterbein Wa! College Invitational

Lords Hoops Come see tlie Warperd Sat vs. Allegheny Wed. at Denison College University Tours Oe Year 3 p.m. 8 p.m. t MOTHIMG following

Ladies Hoops Fri. at Ohio Wesyan their of University Ljear 7:30 p.m. national touring. Wed. atDenison University Sat vs. Oberlin 5 p.m. J I II College Obffiin Cffllege -- - 6 p.m. 0 Thursday, February 6, 2003 SPORTS The Kenyon Collegian 13 Ladies track finishes 'crazy' eighth at NCAC champs At conference championship meet at Denison Ladies beat Hiram, prep for Otterbein this weekend

BY MICHAEL REYNOLDS ;ir: for the Ladies to compete in be- Staff Reporter 'Xv cause of its relay scoring system. "I think everyone enjoyed doing The Kenyon Ladies Indoor something a little bit different,"

Track Team took on the best of vr-JL- S said sophomore Lindsay Warner. the competition in the annual "Relays are a good way to work North Coast Athletic Conference on your times or distances, be- Relays this past week, taking 1 cause you have the extra support eighth place overall as a team. - v-- . vif; of your relay teammates for en- Accumulating 28.5 points, the couragement." Ladies edged out rival Hiram The Ladies look to leave the College, which finished in last confines the Mitchell Recreation with 21 points. place and Athletics Center next week- Although their team point M end to participate in the Otterbein did not indicate it, the La- total Invitational before returning the turned in several fine per- dies following weekend to Granville, In the pole formances. woman's Ohio, for the annual Denison Big vaulting first-yea- r competition, Red Invitational. The Ladies, with Katy Cameron placed third for the opening Lid-Lift- er Invitational in her individual performance and NCAC Relays out of the way, the vault. However, as this was Kevin Guckcs will look to begin to make strides a relay competition, Cameron towards improving their times and finished in seventh place for the First-year Christina McNamara apppears ready to put on another stellar performance at Otterbein. distances as they hit the major part relay since she had no one with of their schedule. whom to compete In relay com- teamed with Cameron, first-year competition with a time of isher Denison with a time of petition, teams comprised of Anna Esty and first-year Kelly 4:14.69. 13:00.67 in the distance medley more than one runner from a Rotwein to place sixth in the 800 Also placing well for the relay. school compete and the best meter relay with a time of Ladies was the tandem of jun- However, the finest perfor- Game Day: combined score for the team is 1:57.99. Later in the day, Jillson ior Laura Koss and first-year mance of the day was given by awarded the best places. So, al- competed in another strong per- Lauren Rand. They took home the Ladies 3200 meter relay Ladies Tfcack though an individual perfor- formance for the Ladies. Jillson, fourth place in the 5000 meter team.' Composed of first-years mance may be worthy of a first along with sophomore Heather relay with a time of 39:59.42. Jocelyn Anthony and Liz Friday, Feb. 7th: La or first-years Chris- Torgersen, as well as senior Erin second place finish, the over- McMillan and Another fourth place perfor- dies Otterbein InviH all team composite is what tina McNamara and Kelly mance was turned in by the four- Shively and Bloom, these La- counts. Rotwein, recorded a fourth place some of McNamara, Rotwein, dies finished third in the com- tational Several of the Ladies' teams finish in the 1600 meter relay McMillan and junior Anna petition with a score of did place extremely well this past with a time of 4:22.38. Host Bloom, who finished 32 sec- 10:17.28. weekend. Senior Christy Jillson school Denison placed first in the onds behind first place fin It was an interesting meet Hildebrand and Baird set record, Lords run 8th College and good enough for third BYLIAM HAGGERTY place. Cabrera and Bumsted were Staff Reporter j also involved in a fifth place finish The Kenyon College Lords in- in the 3200 meter relay, as they were door track team, despite entering in f f) joined by freshman Rich Bartholomew only five of the twelve events at last and sophomore Tyler Newman to weekend's North Coast Athletic combine for a time of 8:3 1 .45. Handi- Conference Relays, earned a total I,fitU capped by the fact that this was a re- of 21 lay meeting, requiring that a full re- team points, good enough for " V " - -- P- - lay team be fielded in order to par- an eighth place finish. Highlighting a - - . r j '"0- X . f the day for the Lords were the per- "V t ' ticipate in an event, the distance-lade- n formances of seniors Michael Baird Lords were unable to compete and Ben Hildebrand. Running to- in over half of the events. Addition- a Lords, this was gether in the 5000 meter relay, the 1 8 ally, for number of H I IT f ! pair rv their first opportunity to race this won the race and, in so doing, 1 ),. set a new NCAC Relay meet record. j f i i season, as the entire team did not Baird and Hildebrand were both compete in the season opening Lid-Lift- er named NCAC of the Week ' : meet two weeks ago. Athletes - .- l- . ? , - - for mtd - The NCAC Relays behind them, their performances at the Relays. Kevin Guckcs l The held at the Mitchell the Lords head to Otterbein College Relays, Junior P.J. Bumsted trains hard for Otterbein. Recreation and Athletics Center on this weekend for the Otterbein Col- the campus of Denison University, tering the previous record, which in the 2002 NCAA Cross Coun- relay, senior Matt Cabrera, fresh- lege Invitational. They will not run featured the member schools of the was set by former Kenyon runners try National Championship, man Sean Strader and juniors P.J. in a conference meet again until North Coast Athletic Conference. Dan Denning and Ryan Snyder in added NCAC Athlete of the Bumsted and Aaron Emig finished March 7, when the NCAC Indoor Allegheny College came away as 1998. Additionally, the second Week to their long lists of ac- in 10:38.03, seven seconds behind Championship will be held at champions of the meet, scoring a to- place relay team from Allegheny complishments. Both runners the winning team from Wabash Denison University. tal of 81 team points. Wittenberg College finished nearly a minute are multiple NCAC champs in University took second place, scor- later than the blistering time set by cross country, indoor and out- Fraternities - Sororities - Student Groups ing 67 points, just enough to edge the Lords. Freshman Mark Geiger door track. Also, at this year's Earn $l,000-$2,00- 0 this semester with a proven out third place Wooster, which won commented on his feelings prior to Cross Country National Cham- with 66 team points, Prior to Baird the start of the 5000 meter race, pionship, Baird earned Ail-Americ- an CampusFundraiser 3 hour fundraising event. and Hildebrand's race this week- that, "The question wasn't really honors for his 26th Our programs make fundraising easy with no end, the NCAC Relay meet record saying, 'Are Hilde and Baird go- place finish. risks. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, for the 5000 meter relay stood at ing to break the record?' but, 'By The headlining event for around 31:29.58. Baird, winning how much?'" the Lords may have been the so get with the program! It works. the race in 15:12.73, and Hildebrand, Baird and Hildebrand, two of 5000 meter relay, but the Lords Contact CampusFundraiser at (888) 923-323- 8, finishing second in 15:19.17, com- the standouts from the Lords Cross also put up solid times in other or visit www.campusfundraiser.com bined for a time of 30:31.90, shat- - Country team and both participants events. In the distance medley 14 The Kenyon Collegian SPORTS Thursday, February 6, 2003 Turnover, foul trouble continues for Ladies in loss Against NCAC foes, Ladies hurt themselves with turnover coming out with lone win against Hiram M within distance BY JAMES ROSENBLUM - striking by na- 39-2- Staff Reporter rrowing the lead to 9 at the half. Unfortunately, that would There are many things that .a be as close as the Ladies would could be said about playing a get, as the Tigers buckled down solid basketball game. Mistakes and capitalized on 32 turnovers by tend to be long term and bite you the Ladies, building a 23 point lead in the behind. For the Kenyon at 61-3- 8 and eventually finishing

Ladies basketball team, this off Kenyon 70-5- 7. Halicki was one trend of sloppy play has been of few bright spots in a difficu costly. Said Head Coach Suzanne game foi the Ladies with a Helfant, "Nothing is more frus- game high 14 points on four 3 T -- r-rT- trating for a head coach than - - I ..... pointers. The Wittenberg trio turnovers. Until we become of forward Tiffany Keller '03 more disciplined with the ball, (12 pts), guard Stephanie we aren't going to win more Campbell '03 (12 pts) and cen games." ter Rebecca Meers '03 (11 pts. This proved true this past 7 rebounds) slammed the door "-- week as the Ladies entertained : on any hopes of a Ladies come K ' - NCAC foes Earlham, Hiram and ... -- - ... back. Wittenberg at Tomsich Arena. Kevin Guckes Sitting at 9-- 10 (4-- 7 NCAC),

With a chance to really push up First-ye- the Ladies take to the road this ar point guard Lindsay Madaras surveys the court. in the standings, the Ladies weekend in hopes of a better re that was stoked in the first half was 25 at the half. The second half fought hard. However, their a 14-- 4 record and nine game win turn. Friday night, the Ladies sec- out well for the Ladies, as sloppy play caught up with them erased at the beginning of the started streak and looked to bury Kenyon have a rematch with the Oh the not the return of forward Beth Lye '03 as they committed 77 turnovers ond, as Ladies simply could in their own barn. Early on, it Weslyan Battling Bishops from a previous injury indicated. in the three games, which al- find the bucket. An Earlham three looked as though this game was Delaware, Ohio. Tip time is a 15-- 2 and Lye made several tough shots in lowed them only a single vic- pointer started run going to be tough for the Ladies, 7:30 p.m. The Ladies then re 69-5- the Quakers out to a double the lane en route to 12 points, tory: a 6 win over Hiram. pushed as they stumbled out of the gate, turn to Tomsich Arena on se The stretch started promis- digit lead. The Ladies managed and the Ladies continued to falling behind by six and forc- nior night as the Oberlin Co- ingly enough, with an early only three field goals in the first dominate. Hiram made things ing Helfant to call a time out. Af- llege Yeowomen come to town challenge last Wednesday from 15 minutes of the half and, despite interesting when a jumper by ter that it was all downhill, as the Game time is 7:30 p.m. as the Earlham College. The Quakers playing solid defense, ended the forward Amanda Hummell '04 Tigers went on a huge run to Ladies look to avenge an ea- 52-4- a 4 cut the Kenyon lead to two at 31-1- ri stood at third in the league and game with loss. boost the lead to 16 at 5. rlier loss to their conference had the NCAC's leading rebounder The Ladies were led by 49-4- 7. That would be as close Halicki and Guard Eileen val on the same night that they on their team in forward Lind- Zeanah, who chalked up 13 points, as the Terriers got, as Lye and Wittman '03 kept the Ladies honor their three senior Ladies say Chappell '04. The Ladies and forward Lauren Camp '03, Zeanah guided the Ladies home nine and put away Earlham 69-5- 6. an-earlie- who registered nine points and had r meeting with Earlham in Richmond, Ind., and rebounds. However, this was not Lye's presence was key for despite outrebounding the enough to counteract a game-hig- h the Ladies, as Helfant indicated, made her team- Quakers 49-3- 7 in that game, 16 points for Earlham guard "Her absence step up. Now with her back, ierufop. Kenyon lost 55-4- 3 as the Ladies Michelle Behler. mates Stinging from this tough loss, it's going to help us down the managed only five field goals in 1 i 1 , the second half. Early on the Ladies took to the floor again road." Zeanah led the Ladies once w game-hig- h Li Wednesday's contest, Earlham Saturday when the Hiram College again with a 14 points stifled the Ladies early and of- Terriers invaded Tomsich Arena. and 6 rebounds, while Halicki ten, jumping out to an early lead With Hiram having only one win chipped in 11 points and 5 re- and forcing the Ladies into a on their resume, a win was very bounds. Forward Terra Roane '05 time out. After the sluggish start, much a possibility. Early on, the led the Terriers off the bench with the Ladies rallied back, as post Ladies looked sharp as Zeanah and 11 points. 'i J Katy Zeanah '06 came off the guard Dana Halicki '05 sparked an Sitting at 1-- 1 on the early run to build the Ladies a com- homestand, the Ladies enter- bench and led the Ladies back Kevin Gucko to a slim two point lead which fortable double digit lead at 3 1 -- 1 6. tained conference leader Senior Ellien Wittman goes up for a layup. 25-2- forcing Wittenberg at Tomsich Arena this they carried into the half, 3. The Ladies stifled Hiram, Unfortunately, all the momentum turnover after turnover and led 37- - last Tuesday. The Tigers sported Lords swirnmers leave Wooster in their wake 125-9- 0

BY SHARON SORKIN the 200 yard medley relay, found The 200 yard freestyle was The sophomore class winning Chris Lohr took third. Staff Reporter sophomore Gabe Rodrigues, sopho- claimed by first place Lord streak continued as sophomore Overall, the Lords won H more Will Wakefield, sophomore sophomore Peter Gosselar, who Leandro Monteiro won the 100 out of the total 15 events, con swimmers On Friday, Lords Tom Ashby and sophomore Chris finished the race in 1:49.00. yard freestyle with a first place tinuing to show the NCACjuS traveled an hour north to nearby Lohr heading up the pack with a Gosselar was followed closely by time of 1:49.00, and sophomore what Kenyon swimmers are Wooster for the last dual meet first place time of 1:42.30. Sec- second place sophomore Tom Lain Shakespeare claimed a vic- made of. Although Kenyon swim of the season before the NCAC ond place in the relay were Lords Ashby (1:50.42) and third place tory in the 100 yard butterfly. He mers Brennion and Rodnguc: championships in Canton, Ohio juniors Tres Smith, Petar Kvaric, freshman Jimmy Berger (1:50.76). finished the race in a stellar proved themselves unbeatable in two weeks. The Lords, after Fernando Rodriguez and Joe Rodrigues, another winning 56.02. But winning for the Lords winning two individual event a tough loss to the University of Strike, who completed the race sophomore, took both of his back- was indiscriminate of class, as the team as a whole perform" Cincinnati last week, battled just tenths of a second late with stroke events. First, the 100 yard the seniors tallied up victories as impressively, readying the' back against the Fighting Scots. a time of 1:42.80. The next event backstroke (57.06) followed by well as newer swimmers. Senior selves for the NCAC Champio- an in "Titos' Swimming strong would be was the 1,000 yard freestyle, senior Dan Kicpfer (58.25) and Keipfer dominated the 200 yard nships that start Feb, 13. understatement for their perfor- which freshman Travis Brennion then later the 200 yard back- butterfly, finishing the race in of us who aren't swimming in the s mance this week, sweeping clinched his first place finish stroke, which Rodrigues com- first place with a time of 2:03.65. rinnnk arp rpstino-thi- week, , fo' meet almost entirely without with a time of 10:19.95, followed pleted with a winning time of Sophomore Shakespeare followed r Cir,-- nut "rpQtinff' a for Chris dail) giving Wooster chance any by second place freshman 2:02.75. The runners up for the him in second place with senior the swimmers still means semblance of victory or pride. D'Ardenne and third place 200 yard backstroke were senior Karpinos not far behind in third. practices and unwavering physic With this win, the Lords im- Smith. Brennion later went on to Justin Karpinos, freshman Chris Fellow senior Jon Philipsborn commitment. The Lords hope 7-- thJ proved to 2 this season, gain- win the 200 yard breastroke as Kliner, senior Kiepfer and sopho- tackled his race of the 50 yard such preparation will mean ing 125 points over Wooster's well in 2:11.10, followed by jun- more Wakefield, who took third, freestyle completing the sprint in the NCAC championships3" and com 90. ior Kvaric, who took second, fourth, fifth and sixth places, just 22.49, while junior Joe Strike just the beginning of their The first event of the day, freshman Bell, who took third. took second place and sophomore petition. Thursday, February 6, 2003 SPORTS The Kenyon Collegian 15 Lords basketball drops high scoring affair 98-9- 3

BY ERIC FITZGERALD may be tough to come to practice Staff 1-- Reporter when you're 18, but we need to Game Day: see which guys are going to be Despite dropping to 1-- 18 on " ' W v 1. " T "' , with us for the long haul." the season and losing its sixth Men's Basketball While Formato may be put- consecutive game, the Lords bas- ft : -- ; ting up the most impressive num- ketball team showed its fans a r, 4 Saturday, Feb. 8: bers, his freshman classmates are glimmer of hope in a 98-9- 3 loss Lords v. Allegheny also in - - turning important minutes at home to Washington and 'AFOi4j---- U-rz- & - "iv- for the Lords. Freshman power Je'fferson College on Monday. ft Gators, 3 p.m. forward Tyler Rehm has started "It was a tough loss, but we Wednesday, Feb. 12: all 18 games of his collegiate ca- all enjoyed being in a good, close reer, averaging 10.6 points and game. That hasn't happened a lot Lords Denison 3.2 rebounds per game. Guard this year," freshman point gaurd Arlen Galloway and freshman for- Matt Formato said. "It's tough to 8:00 p.m. ward Matt Reynolds have received win without a big man." Kevin Guckcs considerable increases in playing The Lords used defensive Freshman Tyler Rehm shoots over a defender. record is not an indication of time in recent games. While Paul pressure on both ends of the court how well his team can play. Grady is the lone representative of to jump ahead of the Presidents, Formato led the team with plus." "We're going to learn a lot the sophomore class, the freshman 53-5- 0, before falling in the sec- 26 points, which he scored in 25 A conference battle with the about ourselves playing with class believes it will leave its mark

ond half. minutes. Senior John College Wooster, on 1-1- Campbell of Saturday, 8," a record that is said on the Kenyon basketball tradition, According to Formato, the scored 18 and Aaron flung the Lords back to junior Gambier Kunka. "The keys to me are to according to Formato. Presidents' adjustments on of- Stancik finished with 15 in an- with a 92-5- 5 loss. The fall to the see who thinks it's important "We all feel really good about fense gave them the advantage other valiant effort coming off nation's sixth-ranke- d and NCAC's to play competitively at the our chances in the coming years," ' late. "That was a change strictly the bench. As a team, the Lords first-plac- e Fighting Scots dropped end of the season. "We all said Formato. "We also know that for Washington and Jefferson," shot 47 percent from the field, the Lords to 1 -- 9 in the conference want to turn the corner and it it will take a lot of work." said Formato. "They had one or including 14-3- 1 shooting from prior to their home meeting with two good ball handlers, and we three-point land. Oberlin College, which was wanted to use our quickness and Formato impressed the played yesterday. athleticism to put a lot of pres- crowd as the Lords built a 10 Despite recent troubles, the lvenvon t - - sure on them." point lead in the first half of team remains confident it will or t The Presidents also made Monday's game, and his offen- scrap together some victories be- i their way to the charity stripe 41 sive production that night was fore the season is over. times. The full-court press even- not a deviation from his entire The first Saturday afternoon tually transformed into utter fa- freshman season. Formato is home game is this weekend, when

9-- tigue, as the Lords could no second on the team in scoring 10 Allegheny College visits the longer control the momentum and with a 15.9 average, shooting Ernst Center. Allegheny posted an resorted to fouling. 38.9 percent from behind the arc 83-6- 8 win over Kenyon in Allegh- "We started to turn up the and leading the team with an eny, Jan. 11. tempo, and we ended having average of 3.2 assists. "It's a team we should beat," trouble defensively in getting to "He's definitely been our Formatto said. "Last game, they the right spots," Head Coach number one offensive weapon, went on a scoring spurt where we Dave Kunka said. "It was the first said Kunka. "He can do so much played practically no defense. time we have done that, and we This game, we should not let that with the ball, and we need him Kevin Guckes wore out in the second half and offensively to carry our load. happen, and it will be a much committed some fouls. It's pretty Offense been prob- closer game." hasn't our Junior point gaurd Aaron Stancik hearts Denison down the hard to overcome 32 free throws." lem. Definitely, Matt's been a According to Kunka, the 1-- 18 Ladies drop Wooster in final tuneup before NCAC finals Senior Hoffman dominates diving events, and distance swimmers come up big as Ladies look strong Whittam in the final 500 yards en and 1:03.09, respectively. BY JUSTIN KARPINOS swept the second backstroke race Scottswomen by winning by over a route to a lifetime best. First-year Christina Stratton, in Staff Reporter of the afternoon by winning in second in 1:40.15 over the Ladies' one of the most . a exciting "It was tough place to swim," races of the out-touch- 2:13.58. McCarthy was just ed quartet of Alexander, Hurley, Last Friday, the Kenyon Ladies said evening, gave the Ladies Landry of Wooster's Timken another first by Wooster's Kim Dengler and Holt. swim team traveled to Wooster, place finish Natatorium. "The walls aren't as she won the 100 place-2:16.5- Chambers for second 6 "This was a meet that we ex- Ohio, to take on the College of and is shal- breaststroke in 1 :09.67, just .22 ahead great, the turn end really to 2:16.87. pected to win going in," said Wooster. In a decisive conference low. of Whittam. Sophomore Kelly Quinn Wooster got its second indi- Landry, "but Coach Jim Steen win over the Scotswomen, who have "As a team," she continued, finished third. vidual win of the day from Jenny mentioned to us that Wooster ac- of late become a legitimate force in "we're at a lot of different places The 200 butterfly saw the Ladies Bayuk, who pulled away from a tually beat Denison earlier this year the NCAC and in Division III, the right now. Some people have been earn another 1-- 2 finish. Senior Ashley trio of Ladies Mandy Cole '06, in a dual meet and had put up some Ladies captured nine of the sixteen sick, and others are just beginning Rowatt and Danielle Korman '06 fin- Natalie Mrak '06 and Laura really impressive times this year. He contested swimming events and both to taper and may not have their ished in 2:11.49 and 2:16.02, respec- Wareck '03 at the 75 yard made it clear that we were really diving events. rhythms yet. We shouldn't get wor- tively. Rowatt's winning time was mark to win in 2:29.42, nearly going to have to swim well, and I The 200 yard medley relay was if also a Wooster pool ried, even the times aren't there record. seven seconds ahead of second think we responded." won handily by the Wooster 'A' yet we need to focus on racing Wooster's Kayla Keising won place. Bayuk currently holds the The Ladies' will try to carry team, which outdistanced the and on all the swims the 50 freestyle in 23.79 to the count good give fastest Division III time in the this momentum into the 'NCAC Kenyon team by over three seconds. we have behind us as preparation." Scotswomen their first individual vic- in country the race (2:21.92). Championships, which are sched-ule- d The without tory. Her time Ladies, swimming Smith and Landry's strong was also a Wooster 13-1- Smith earne'd her second for Feb. 5 at Canton, many of their top sprinters, managed was by the pool record. First-year Lady Jane closing speed mirrored victory by winning the 500 Ohio's C.T. Branin Natatorium. Pre- to take second and third. Alexander was second, and 200 yard freestyle swims of senior Emmie freestyle in 5:13.01, while Rowatt liminaries begin each morning at 10 In the 1000 freestyle, however, Dengler '05 was fourth. Ladies Melissa Holt and Erinn was second in 5:14.43. Carly p.m. and finals begin at 6 p.m. Rachel Smith '06 and Kristin Landry Senior Quinn Hurley, who caught Wooster's ag- Hoffman easily Chornobil '06, Rachel Azaroff Said Landry, "We expect the

-- 3-me- '04 pulled away from Wooster's won both the 1 ter gressive Elizabeth Roesch at the meter and '06 and Erinn Hurley '03 swept conference meet to be very close early leader, Liz Whittam. Whittam, to an- diving events, taking first 100 yard mark on their way place on the 100 butterfly. In the final in- We can't go in thinking that we're all-Ameri- a can 1- 2002 in both the 200 -2 finish. each board by over 30 points. other dividual race of the day, Rowatt automatically going to win it, be-

and 400 individual medley events, Holt won her 1- second event -2 Jennie Miller '06 and Sam of the and Mrak finished in the 200 cause the past two years have been was unable to break away from '05 the third pair afternoon by taking the 100 McCarthy were freestyle Individual Medley. very close. We need to be aware of Smith and Landry, who cruised to a of Ladies to earn a 1- -2 finish, this in an impressive in-season time of Wooster's 200 freestyle re- other teams and get used to per- 1-- 2 finish. Ariel Nonberg '06 fin- time in the 100 Miller 53.36. Alexander and backstroke. Dengler were lay, however, ended the meet on forming under that kind of ished fourth and actually in third outsplit and McCarthy finished 1:02.42 and fourth, respectively. Miller apositive note for the Fighting

I 16 The Kenyon Collegian THE LAST WORD Thursday, February 6, 2003

With eyes to the heavens. . . Kenyon and Gambier confront Columbia tragedy

J.Pererhaps it was the memory. Memory of the last time students gathered in front of the television at Peirce Hall, watching silently on a September morning two years ago as cable news anchors attempt to piece together the sporadic 0 details of unfolding tragedy into a cohesive whole. rriS e, nationally-televise- d -- Memory that students may have heard only second-han- d: of Challenger and the up-clos- steles 17 earlier to the week. " explosion years . jnu""i normal men and women to fly Perhaps, in the end, it is the continuing awe of space: the courage of V - almost-expecte- sorrow where few have ever traveled before, the d celebration at their return, the stunned at their loss. President George W. Bush told the nation that day, "In the skies today we saw destruction and tragedy. Yet farther than we can see there is comfort and hope. In the words of the prophet Isaiah, 'Lift your eyes and look to the heavens.'" Seven ordinary people looked to the heavens, and the heavens have taken them up. And perhaps only "r-.:- " that could have brought the eerie gravity that crossed the Kenyon campus and the nation Feb. 1 . Today, - , t - - several members of the Kenyon and Gambier communities reflect on the Columbia tragedy. 'r" Peace in theface ofallperil The Rev. Stephen Carlsen 1 I i From a sermon delivered Sunday, Feb. 2: soul Let us alsopray for the families and friends of those who died on the shuttle Columbia. Let us pray for the very their lives not i of those astronauts. But let us also remember something: let their sacrifice be a reminder that they gave for adventure an hatred, not in anger, not in war, but in wonder. They risked all and paid all for iearning, for science, underneath they ha exploration. They knew the risks. Amid the uncertainty of space flight, they took those risks because is to young an ' ' a courage and a peace. That courage and that peace is not gone, not taken for granted. Let be an inspiration L God is greatt . old alike. Let us see in it that we can indeed have a peace in the face of all peril and danger. That the love of than peril, danger or sword. Let us live that love and that peace, let us pray for it, work for it. r To L dl v . U see a brighterfuture Jim Bourg Reuters Hillel Michael Cooper Director A toy space shuttle inscribed with the names of the seven lost astronauts The Jewish is community especially feeling the loss of one our own, Han Ramon. His involvement in the shuttle was placed at the makeshift memorial for the space shuttle Columbia. mission was asource ofgreat pride and inspiration for Jews and the nation of Israel. His accomplishments gave the Israelis asense of hope during the difficult times they have been experiencing of late. He was well aware of how the Jewish people werefeeling about his presence on Columbia. He requested kosher food and observed the Jewish sabbath and performed Risk Jewish sabbath rituals aboard the shuttle. The son of a Holocaust survivor, he tool into space a miniature Torah which factors Yehoyahin Yosef,who is now a distinguished professor of planetary physics in Israel, carried with him when he was sent Associate Professor of Physics Paula Turner to Bergen-Belse- n. Also, he had along with him from the collection of Yad Vashem, a drawing called Lunar Landscape The lossofSpace Shuttle Colum- 25,000 separate tiles, each of which is made by a 14 year-ol- d boy who was sent to the Tresienstadt ghetto. These items, he said, symbolized "the ability of the bia and her crew is a national tragedy. composed of two inch thick silicate (a Jewish people to survive everything, including horrible periods, and go from the darkest days to days of hope and faith No amount of explanation or analysis rock-lik- e ceramic material) covered in the future." I think these words are something that we all can take comfort in. For there have been dark, sad and difficult can mitigate the loss that we feel, with a glassy coating or glaze. These rimes for many peoples and individuals ... yet with hope and faith we can get through them and we will live to see a brighter individually and collectively. Still, it tiles seem to be a potential source of future. may be worthwhile to try to under- some vulnerability. The crew of the Columbia consisted of men and women, people of different races, religions, cultures and stand some of the technical issues that Posted on NASA's web site is a nationalities. Yet they were together, fullfillingtheir dreams. They showed what can be achieved when we all get together may be mentioned during investiga- 1994 document describing a probab- and work for the common good of all. Though they were high above the Earth, they were working to make life better for tions into the cause of this tragic ilistic risk analysis carried out by all of us and for our future on this planet. If we wish to truely honor their it is our to their memory, duty carry on work. That accident. independentresearchersfromStanford is how they will live on. Recordsof technical data relayed and Carnegie Mellon Universities to

to the ground by various on-board examine the risk component associ- We should accept the risk sensors indicated abnormally high tem- ated with the black tiles used in the Professor of Physics Benjamin Schumacher peratures developing in the left side thermal protection system. They iden- wheel wells for the landinggear before tified a numberof different risk factors It is going to be immensely difficult to track down the exact cause. Lots of attention has focused on a piece of i nsulation the temperature sensors ceased report-ingdat- a. including damage to tiles by collisions that struck the left wing on take-o- ff but this was studied pretty closely before the orbiter came back, and there was no Left wingtemperature sensors with debris, a common occurrence reason to think that it would cause such a catastrophe. Another possibility is that the heat shield could have been damaged fai led without having shown high tem- during launch, and de-bondi- ng of the by collision with orbitingspacedebrisbefore re-entr- y. There are many otherscenarios. The problem is, someof these would peratures prior to failure. Shortly after tiles from the shuttle surface, whether be very, very difficult to verify unless we are fortunate enough to recover the right pieces of the orbiter, which is spread that, automatic steering jets fired, ap- triggered by collisions or simply by across a huge area. parently to counteract increased drag deterioration in the bindingsubstances. It may be that, when we resume flyingtheshuttle, we will still havesomeresidual uncertainty aboutjust what happened on the left wing surface. Then all com- In their report, they identified par- to the Columbia. Launch and re-ent- ry are the most dangerous parts of space travel. All of the people that have been lost munications with the shuttle were lost. ticular zones that are more critical in spaceflight by the Soviets inl967 and 1971, and by us in 1986 and last weekend have been lost then. This makes NASA experts are still examiningsen-so- r than others, from the standpoint of all kinds of sense. When you have huge rockets blasting, or tremendous heat and stress, a problem can develop fast and data from the data stream that was the potential for damage to those there is not much you can do about it. By contrast, accidents in space itself the Apollo 13 explosion, the fire and the being downloaded from the shuttle areas to result in loss of the vehicle collision aboard the Russian Mir space station develop more slowly, and give the astronauts and ground engineers more right before the connection was lost. and crew. This analysis has allowed time to salvage the situation. But someday, we can be sure that we will lose people in deep space as wcll.To assume a risk Shuttles have elaborate heat NASA to target those zones more is to know that, at a time not of your own choosing, you will pay a price. shielding systems to cope with the heavily in their tile inspection, main- The Columbia disaster and the loss of the seven astronauts is the price that we have paid, at a time not ofour choosing, high temperatures generated during tenance, and replacement efforts. for human spaceflight. Is human spaceflight worth the risk? Absolutely. This isn't really the right occasion to explain fully re-entr- y. The nose and the wing edges The analysis also identified train- why I am such a very strong supporter of human spaceflight. But I believe that, once we have investigated thoroughly, experience the highest temperatures, ing, scheduling and maintenance we should resume shuttle operations and continue to build the International Space Station. We should accept the risk. And and they are covered with a material practices aimed at reducing the fre- we should also spend some serious resources to design and build new vehicles to replace the shuttles and the sooner the that can withstand temperatures of quency of de-bondi- ng of tiles. This better. We should go back to the Moon, this time to stay; and we should go to Mars and the ncar-Eart- h asteroids. It isn't 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The under- report highlights the care and prec- just the science (though the science will be terrific); it is exploration, the enlargement of human experience. Robots cannot side of the shuttle, which experiences ision NASA is willing to devote to do that for us. We need to do it ourselves. That's why some of the best people around intelligent, highly trained, somewhat lower temperatures during maintaining the safety of its responsible, dedicated astronauts are willing to assume such risks. Their loss is a grief to all of us. a controlled re-ent- ry, is covered with