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Volume CXII, Number 7 Thursday, November 1, 1984 Bookstore adds personal computers

By Bob Warburton to Finefrock, the Leading Edge is to buy a personal computer in Knox "99.4 compatible" with the IBM, one County, and that the other alternative is The Bookstore is now taking orders important reason why the model is being to buy one in Columbus. for any faculty, students or staff in- sold. The Kenyon subcommittee on Per- terested in buying a Leading Edge Per- The Bookstore only takes the money sonal Computers, part of the overall sonal Computer in cooperation with the calls the order in and gives the machine Computer Committee of the College, in- College's present efforts to encourage to the customer. Finefrock said that the itiated the idea. Joan Straumanis has led greater usage of modern home computer Bookstore is making no profit from each the program, with assistance from the technology. sale, and has set up the service to help Academic and Administration Comput- "The College does support personal promote the Administration's desire to ing departments. By the middle of Jan- computing," Bookstore Manager Jack make personal computers readily avail- uary, the Academic Computing office Finefrock said. "It wants to encourage able to students. The main motive, will have organzied facilities to help stu- personal computing use. " Finefrock Finefrock said, is not profit, but to pro- dents use and better learn the personal said, "It's an inexpensive way for the vide convenience. computer. Through last year and last Dan George mourned College to experiment." "We've had a great number of stu- summer, the College approached vari- Right now, the Leading Edge com- dents come in and ask about it," Finef- ous computer companies looking for a puter is being offered for $1595, which rock said. The computers have been for discount price they could offer to stu- Kenyon's flag was at half mast as a memorial to Donald includes the printer, monitor, and two sale for almost a month now, and so far dents. "Apple didn't give us a good dis- George who died last Sunday in his home. George was the manager of the bundles of software. "You're saving the machine has been purchased from count, so we couldn't use their Peirce Pool Room until last year and had worked in the Gund Game Room more than $400, it's a substantial sav- the Bookstore by three faculty members. machines," said Finefrock. The Leading this year. ings," said Finefrock. Very soon, the "It's not the best price in the world, Edge computer and later IBM are offer- George began working at Kenyon in 1970 as a food service worker and Bookstore will also be offering the IBM but it's a competitive price," Finefrock ing an edcuation discount price for in 1974 became the Peirce Pool Room manager. Many students said that personal computer for sale. According said . He noted that there is no other place they would miss George's humor and friendliness in the game room and expressed sympahty for his wife and children. Trustees' meetings net minor decisions By Michael Pierce In the afternoon the Campaign Commit- sprinklers in some of the athletic fields tee met and discussed plans for Ken- was approved, the Trustees increased The Board of Trustees of the College yon's upcoming capital campaign. Jor- the size of the staff that takes care of met here last weekend for their annual dan said that it will be another year be- the upkeep of the grounds, funds were fall meeting and according to College fore the details of the capital campaign appropriated to provide word processing President Philip Jordan the Trustees are released, because "we have to see for faculty and computer services for were "not making definite decisions what can be accomplished in the real College offices without them, the addi- about the future of the College," but world." tion of a staff person to look after gov- were fulfilling administrative functions The Trustees did make some small ernment documents in the library, tech- and the meeting gave the Trustees an decisions: $7500 was allocated to com- nical improvements in Hill Theater were opportunity to hear from students "in plete the furnishing of Nu Phi Kappa, the provided for and a new floor will be lively and searching ways." study room on the third floor of Acsen-sio- n installed in Rosse Hall to make the stage On Thursday night the Trustee Com- Hall (The work should be com- safer and more versatile. ... mittee on Student Affairs met and dis- pleted by the start of the second semes- J cussed the future of religious life at Ken- ter), money was given for the develop- In concluding, Jordan said that the at- yon and the activities of the Alcohol ment of a new slide show for the Admis- titudes of the Trustees were "very posi- Peirce patio vandalized Awareness Committee. sions Department, the College has ag- tive" and that they were "exceedingly On Friday many Trustees attended reed to join a learning resource network pleased with the progress in Admissions classes in the morning and had lunch which provides video tapes about col- and the growing reputation of the Late Friday night or early Saturday morning, at least two people threw the with students in Upper Dempsey Hall. leges to high schools, the installation of furniture on the Peirce Hall patio over the side of the patio causing damage to the furniture, the railing and to bushes below, according to Peirce Hall Coordinator Rich Lincoln. Hika survives after last year's debt According to the Buildings and Grounds Office the railing received the most custom made and the office could By extensive damage. The railing was Sara Overton Marchl says while they have been sol- These assocations have resulted in only estimate it and S3000 to repair. that could cost between S500 iciting subscriptions and Hika alumni some innovative ideas. Plans for the year Most some of it was damaged. of the furniture survived the vandalism, but Hika editors Bill Marchl and Geoff donation the Administration and Student include a variety of activities for those The furniture, on the patio since before which has been removed, had been Schmidt predict this year's editions of Council will deal with the bulk of the interested in writing and art. A weekly the addition The patio was orginally of Dempsey Hall to the back of Peirce. the literary magazine will rival if not deficit leaving the editors free to concen- discussion on writing and art at noon on located was moved when Dempsey in- where the Peirce TV lounge is today, but surpass the quality of last year's lauded trate on the magazine itself. Anyone Mondays in Upper Dempsey has been was built, because of the students' fondness for the patio. issues. terested in a copy of the last issue can initiated by the editors and there is talk although Security does Thomas Davidson, Director of Security, said that Marchl and Schmidt were welcomed contact Marchl. of the possibility of a chapbook being not have it is a number of leads any "specific suspects" investigating to Kenyon, by the past year's editors, Last year's Hikas were notable, not put together. Faculty readings by Hum- with a deficit of about $1 ,500 and five only for their deficit, but also for their mer and former Kenyon professor David to seven hundred editions of the last Hika format change. This year's emphasis is Baker are in the works, as well as student

on the magazine's relationship with its readings co-sponsored by the Craft Novak analyzes Presidential election writers and artists. The poetry group has Center. Marchl and Schmidt have also been involved with Hika so far, as well created Hika office hours. Held on Mon-

Robert hard-hittin- it in his "slaughter" Novak listed several for as faculty members such as D. Novak, the g sive use of resulted possibilities interested days, Wednesdays and Fridays, in the

25-year-o- Political journalist who coauthors the by Mondale. Novak described both con- Reagan's popularity among 18 to lds Terry Hummer, Donald Rogan and, dur- Peirce basement Hika, the office

Chicago "Sun-Time- in Kansas City as a ing his Robert Hass. s" syndicated colu- tenders' performances phenomenon typically two week stay, poet see HIKA page six mn left "Inside Story," returned to the Keny- a "dead heat with both candidates described as a fad, a reaction to on College campus Wednesday to talk at the post." Reagan's "grandfather image," and the out at least 1984 Presidential campaign issues Analyzing Reagan's lead "in limit of the age group's political experi- of the to analyze the general strengths and 49 states," Novak cited failure ence to Presidents Nixon, Ford and Car-

25-year-o- iesses of the Republican and Democratic party in tune into the mood ter. "My own feeling is 18 to lds middle Democratic parties. Novak's candid and "rising populism" of the today are concerned about making and comments and humorous asides drew class. "The American public is sick their own way in the world; they just requent People applause and laughter form the tired of tax and spend policies. don't agree with government interfer- itorium. today demand greater control over their ence, acquisition of assets and, above uNovak spoke of the trend to lives and pocketbooks. Most Americans all, they don't want the government's Redis- trivialize" politics, which he defined want less government, not more. hand in their pockets." chopping up crucial issues into bite tribution of wealth is the bone and fiber Novak believes some Reagan suppor- SlZe He com- - chunks for television." Both Presi- - of Fritz Mondale's existence. ters may not agree with his foreign pol- lfnt:l . . political suicide when he vowed . . debates contributed to issue mitted trivial Nation, but the President's exces to raise taxes." see NOVAK page six Hika Editors Bill Marchl and Geoff Schmidt November 1 1 Page Two COMMENTARY. Unpleasing to the eye 50Ucxrr Poor Dean Edwards. Now that the old Alumni House has been replaced, he finds himself living next door to one of the largest and most aesthetically unpleasing structures in downtown Gambier, the Kenyon Inn. Unlike other new buildings at Kenyon , notably the proposed Olin library, the Kenyon Inn seems to have been designed with little JJ jlMs WOT 1 account paid to its visual harmony with the surrounding area. In a location dominated by white buildings and beautiful trees, the red brick of the Inn sticks out like a sore thumb. Yet, considering its history the looks of the Inn should not be surprising. Remember that, initially, therewas to be no Kenyon Inn, rather a renovated Alumni House. It is too bad this plan could not have been implemented, but dimensional considerations were paramount. The failure of that plan necessitated a new building, which is now THE READERS WRITE of course, taking shape right outside Dean Edwards' door. Having promised the College that the new Inn would resemble the old Alumni The Kenvon Collegian encourages letters to the editor. All submissions must he signed and typed, House, the owners decided to use white brick. After reconsidering, double spaced. The Editor reserves the right to edit all material while maintaining the original intent the owners went one step worse, and, unfortunately, replaced the of the submission. white brick with red brick. With that decision, the owners accomplished something that seemed highly improbable in the beginning; they have made the Kenyon Inn resemble the Red Roof Inn. Gambier Journal answers remarks made by Hettlinger Yet, the owners still plan to retain a porch on the Inn similiar to anti-pornograph- Feminist ers, accord- expression in this area will lead to more that of the old Alumni House. This is a nice gesture, but, ironically, To the Editor: ing to The New Republic: "vehemently, serious infringements in other areas? it could lead to a further mistake. also "Briar. In response to Professor Hettlinger's deny any mutual interest with conserva- Profesor Hettlinger says

The current idea is to paint the proch area white, with white trim. co-lead- er is a Catholic, who wet letter printed in last week's Collegian: tive campaigners." As a in the McNaught may issues as This would effectively highlight the red color of the bricks. The 1. Professor Hettlinger claimed we radical feminists' fight against pornog- be conservative on such aba mistake lies in the plan to paint the whole building white, should made a "totally unjustified association raphy, Catherine MacKinnon says: "The tion." We need only to point out ik the owners be dissatisfied with the initial color scheme. We feel that between the Provost and the decisions Moral Majority has too much interest in McNaught was not invited to speak ot painting the red bricks white would be a disaster, creating a visual of the Faculty Lectureships Commit- maintaining male dominance to be allies the issue of abortion, nor do we suppo white elephant. tee." Provost Irish has sole responsibil- in our struggle against pornography." that it is a major personal concern of his In short, we hope that the owners do not botch the initial painting ity for appointing the members of that The most visible radical feminist and Professor Hettlinger goes on toclai:

anti-pomograph- is Catholk er, that: "Rosemary Reuther a of the Inn. If they do, they had better be prepared to repaint every committee, and while it is true that he Andrea Dworkin, views are who says that "men love death . . . men theologian whose political ft few years, in order to prevent the brick from showing through the does not himself invite the speakers, the especially love murder," does not share from extreme." On this point we wis: paint. To prevent any mistake, maybe the owners should consult fact that the invited speakers so closely the Faculty Lec reflect his well-know- n political views the conservative's contention that por- to draw attention to Dean Edwards who, after all, has great incentive to make the Inn as indicates to us that he is to be held some- nography is moral decadence. Instead, tureships calendar which describes be visually pleasing as possible. what responsible for the final work of Miss Dworkin looks at pornography as as "a radical Catholic." that committee. We are surprised that sex discrimination: "my rights as a citi- 3. Finally, on Professor Hettlinger"? Professor Hettlinger could omit what zen are violated because of those last point, we fully agree with himrk outrage at vandals a generally less consena- - Our seems to us a clear relationship between magazines that show me as an object "speakers of We are fortunate not to have severe problems with vandalism. But, the Provost and this year's Faculty Lec- degraded victim." tive kind" should be invited to speak ot when vandals do strike, our outrage should not be tempered in any tureships schedule. The ends of both the conservatives and campus. Our point was that the goal

anti-pornograph- We ers all viewpoints. way. The destruction of the outdoor furniture at Peirce was such an Professor Hettlinger also asked if dis- the converge finally to invite speakers of that Professor Hettlinger won!; event that demands our anger. cussion on the above point is "either with their goal of eliminating pornog- hope raphy as defined by each group. What agree with us that Faculty Lectureship With all the activities on campus last Friday night, the vandals illuminating or necessary?" To us the answer seems clear. As the adminis- is of intellectual concern here, however, has failed in this important area. could not have been bored. Maybe they were too riled up, and had trator primarily responsible for the cur-ricul- ar is the rationale for such a position, and to let off steam. That't what Ernst is for, not furniture. development of this school, it is in this more important area we have Sincerely, not let this happen again. If you know who did it, report Let's important to us as students that Provost heard a position closest to that of the Peter McFadden them. Only with action can Kenyon criminals, remain such deter and Irish work for a rigorous, academically-oriente- d radical feminists. Kevin Reynolds safe for all. curriculum and not a heavily While conservaties and radical femin-si- st Jeffrey Smith politicized one. share some goals, speakers such as for The Gambier Journal Established Linda Lee Tracey do not represent the

anti-pornographe- The rs, 1856 2. Concerning Professor Hettlinger's views held by conservative Gambier changes Kenyon second point which includes the state- but instead represent a more ment "Linda Lee Tracey and other radical view on why and how pornog- feminists critical of pornography tend to raphy should be censored. are not noble Collegian be, if anything, rather on the conserva- We stand by our belief, therefore, that tive side on the issue of social control Faculty Lectureships has presented only To the Editor:

Editor-in-Chi- ef of public entertainment," we would like a limited spectrum of opinion on this to Bob Warburton draw an important distinction betwen issue, Why not, for the sake of intellec- Noting the current proliferation the fight waged against pornography by tual debate, invite a civil libertarian who of Managing Editor vernacular building materials north conservatives and that of the radical may defend the right to pornography on r- Melinda Roberts the Wiggin Street crossing, I am feminists. the grounds that an infringement on free eminded in a queer way of the empear Row News Editor Perspective Editor Augustus' boast that he found compared Michael Pierce Brian Kearney Kenyon graduate wonders how much brick and left it marble. To small with the great, central Gambierf , credit does Birnbach deserve undergoing a similarly drastic transmoi-rification- Features lesser-noblin- g Editors though a somewhat Laura Vastine, Sara Overton To The Editor: Students also praise the admin- one, effect as it is with via; istration's trust in them. Con- and alumnium. newspaper r- Three cheers for Kenyon! After As your Sports Editor no one is preoc- will r- publishing her book, Lisa Bimbach's sequently, eported last week, vinyl siding Nick Ksenich cupied with breaking rules. eplace wooden clapboards in the nel) College Book. Miss Birnbach was asked There are really no rules to remodeled KC, which is already beiiK Photography Coordinator to recommend ten little known colleges Although fraternities shingles which she considered to be excellent. break. roofed with "rustic" fiberglas Sarah Corvene still exsist (on a minor scale, Last year the frame buildings across it Kenyon was on her list. Thus, the fol- parties are open to all 1450 treatment, hi Artists lowing description of Kenyon appeared their street received the same students. preferred10 Fred Zinn, Jeff Decoster in the September 23rd edition of Parade with alumnium inexplicably Obviously, Miss Birnbach Magazine, throughout the country: vinyl. has never spent so much as a weekend Business Manager Circulation Manager You know students love Ken- As I recall, recent issues of)' at Kenyon. If she did, it was in the li- Jay Cobau Ted Windt yon, because the community of newspaper have also covered the de!'b brary, reading about the school's his- Layout Editors Gambier (confined within cam- erations of the Judicial Board over tory. Otherwise, I doubt that she would and I Lisa Bailey, Bill Porter, Emily Reidenbach pus boundaries is so tiny that problem of academic dishonesty, have commented that, "students also anyone who didn't love it might would submit that the distance sepa praise the administration's trust in them" feel trapped. The college has ing academic from aesthetic integrity" and that "there are really no rules to & Editorial Board long been known for its distin- not so very wide. For one thing. Bob Warburton, break." After this article was published, Laurie Lowrance, David Fisher, guished English department honest use of materials is at issue inM Michael Cannizzaro, I spoke with many alumni, young and Brian Kearney, Jennifer Ash (which produced Robert Lowell cases. Questions of taste and archits old, living in the Boston area. Not a one and E. L. Doctrow among tural heritage aside, it is at least inco- observations. person agreed with these term I The is others), as well as The Kenyon nsistent to deplore plagiaraized Kenyon Collegian published every Thursday while the College is In that Review, a fact, we agreeed, unanimously, clapboai in session, except during examination and vacation periods. The views venerated literary pers but ignore fraudulent Kenyon is swiftly choking the life out snobW expressed in the paper do not necessarily reflect the views Kenyon journal once edited by Prof. and fake cedar shakes. Indeed, of of its own social environment. Not only College. Advertising is handled by the Kenyon Advertising Bureau John Crowe Ransom, the au- and integrity may in fact by compW' are there so many ambiguous rules that mc (KAB), a non-profit student-ru- n organization. Yearly subscriptions are thor and poet. Students are tary. Locally, in any case, a little even the deans have difficulty defining $20.00; checks should be made payable to The Kenyon Collegian. Our opinionated. They won't be of both would be welcome. mailing is and sorting them but, as an alumnus address Kenyon Collegian, Student Affairs Center, Kenyon satisfied by an easy answer if College, Gambier, Ohio 43022. from the class of '8 1 observed, "the sec- - they are curious about Sincerely, Cliff Weber 1, 1984 , November PERSPECTIVE Page Three Greek Day Bike-a-tho- n raises $600

By Scott Garson fun, rather than a competitive, level. erything went smoothly even with eight By five o'clock the rain was pouring bikers out of commission. The competi- In all modesty, the First Annual Greek down on the finals of the volleyball and tive spirit remained present in all the

was an unparalleled success. Three-Legge- Day frisbee events. All retired to their respec- events. The d Race came at 2 It all started p.m. on Saturday. tive divisions to rest their sore muscles. down to the final 20 yards, with the

gun sounded and they were off. For Psi-U- The The point totals of the day found the Betas falling on their faces and the 's the next 24 hours, riders from the Peeps, Psi-U- 's on top with 20 points. The Peeps snatching away the victory. The Keg

D-Ph- Psi-U'- s, Betas and the "Unknown i" and Betas followed 16 with and 13 Toss ended in a playoff, the Betas' ac- Hey, let's hear it for Student Council eh? American ingenuity comes battled Middle Path, the dark, points respectively. Phi-Kap- ps and ADs curacy proving decisive in the victory through again. Fund raising for United Way is always a fun cause, but this and exhaustion in the First 8, DK.Es Psi-U'- pedestrians, each had had 6, Archons 2 over the s. all in -- year we're for an extra special treat. Council has decided to a , r,:i.- - 1 r MJ V stage BIKe-a-iuu- ii uum wiu Annual i.enyun "Mr. Kenyon" contest to raise money for the program. What a thrill! Just Bexley. The track was dry, the day to think, you can see your favorite hunk strutting across stage in jockey shorts, and the competition fierce. The clear, flexing his bulging biceps for all the screaming women on campus. v"-;-- - - was close until late Saturday night - . . . ,,, i race Kit.- - Sexist or what? Suppose we had a "Miss Kenyon" contest instead. First the Peeps broke loose and began when of all, it would have to be a "Ms. Kenyon" contest, and second of all. we'd to demonstrate their peddling powers. never have it because all the screamers would cry sexism. I think that we Psi-U- 's tried to keep up, with the The just may possess a double standard here! Anyone out there agree? If so, Shift and Captain Dave Clark Night mail your letters to "Notes Off The Cuff co The Kenyon Collegian. Kenyon spirits high. The Betas went to keeping College, Gambier, Ohio 43022. All entries must be postmarked by midnight bed. The unknown D-P- hi disappeared. 1 1684. Winners need not be present to win. early morning the core riders By of Who knows though. I could be wrong. There may be no double standard fraternity had returned for the final each here at all. After all, women have been exploited for many years by people stretch. By time the Peeps had a that like Larry Flint & Co. So, maybe it's only fair that the men get their fair commanding lead with the Psi-U- 's about share of exploitation. Isn't that what affirmative action is all about? One 15 The Betas awoke find laps behind. to g group got abused, so abuse the other group and everything will be even. challenging for By the ADs third place. j Then, of course, what we're left with is two groups who still view themselves noon the bedraggled participants of the in terms of their group, instead of viewing themselves as individuals first grueling event were sporting the idea of and foremost. the future, IFC Greek Day. Crowds cheer as the bikers finish the First Annual Bike-a-tho- n Such is life, though, I suppose. Okay, so we have the "Mr. Kenyon" By the time the Bike-a-tho- n ended, and the Delts finished the scoring with The question was put to rest on contest. What could we expect? What kind of macho studs would we see?

D-Ph- the quad was filled with cheering crowds 1 point. The is recorded 0 points, whether the IFC could organize an'event What types of competition would be held? Ballet dancing? Weight lifting? of fraternity members and independents but registered an unknown number of that could be fun for anyone willing to Let's take a look at a few of the potential contestants and competitions. alike. It was a relaxing Sunday afternoon laps in the Bike-a-tho- n. have a good time. Okay, so it wasn't First, there has to be a "Mr. Student Council" in the competition. Is on the South quad as events went off Events for the day in which each organized; but the Arthritis Foundation there anyone who doesn't know who this will be? Strutting his stuff in the like clockwork. The rather unorganized fraternity participated included the Bike-a-tho- n, is surely better off. finest apparel from Jacques Pene (otherwise known as JC Penney), Mr. scheduling of events kept the day at a the Keg Toss, the Three-Legge- d POINT TOTALS Student Council is a shoe-i- n for the hairstyle competition, as well as the Race, the Water Balloon Toss, Vol- stand-u- p comedy routine. For a preview of the action, the public is invited leyball, and the Frisbee Throw for Accu- to attend a meeting on Sunday at 6:30 in Bio. 210. Admission is one small Winners Psi-U'- s: 20 racy and Distance. In all, the IFC raised pizza from the Pirate's Cove. Bike-a-tho- n: 1st: Peeps with 337 Peeps: 16 ADs: 8 over $600 for the Arthritis Foundation. In addition, there will have to be another representative from the campus miles Betas: 13 DKEs: 6 Everyone that participated was government. We could have a "Mr. Freshmen Council," a "Mr. Senate," 2nd: Psi-U- 's with 310 miles Phi Kapps: ! Archons: 2 amazed at the success of the event. Ev- - or a "Mr. Senior Staff." I think the third would be the best in this case. 3rd: Betas with 237 miles Delts: 1 Provosts, Presidents and Co. should take an active role in student functions if some persons think he brings too many liberals to Keg Toss: 1st: Betas Chuck Barr such as these. Even speak here, he would still be a natural for the evening gown competition. and Dan Waldeck need a "Mr. Faculty"and a "Mr. Administration." Mr. Faculty 2nd: Psi-U- 's We also CDC sponsors Alumprogram will have to be someone from the Music Department, but other than that it doesn't really matter. Someone who can play the piano halfway decently Three-legge- d Race: 1st: Psi-U- 's This Saturday, November 3, the During the afternoon a discussion en- would give them an edge in the musical ability category. He would also Taylor Briggs and Nick Moore Career Development Center will spon-'so- r titled, "Religion & Politics" will be held need a good-size- d ego. Any ideas? Mr. Administration must be a man who 2nd: Ken-yo- 1 DKEs a series open meetings with n at Acland House at :30 p.m. In addition of takes no bull from anyone and really knows the campus. The 'Crackdown' 3rd: Peeps graduates from various departments the Drama alumni will break into groups competition, obviously, will go to him. Each year different departments wel- according to career in the Bolton Theatre 'Fred, just Fred,' has got to be the freshmen class' pick for "Mr. Shmen." Water Balloon Toss: 1st: Betas come alumni back to discuss their from 2 to 4 p.m. Also at 2 p.m., a Chug-n-boo- t, Stereo Power Blasting, and Unawareness are his specialties. T.O. Wagner and Jeff Schleigh careers and experiences with Kenyon Psychology Colloquium will be held in I guess to include Fred, we have to hold the contest afterMatriculation, 2nd: Psi-U- 's and DKEs students. This year, Mather 205 with because he's not even a shmen until then. departments of His- Religion: Philomathesian Hall from that department's And of course, we have to include the Kenyon media in the contest. We'll Volleyball: 1st: Phi-Kap- ps tory, Religion, 10:15 to 12:00 alumni. have a "Mr. WKCO," a "Mr. Gambier Journal," a "Mr. Hika," a "Mr. 2nd: ADs Drama and Psychol- Mather 207 All students are Psychology: Philip Reveille," and a "Mr. Thursday Night Newscope." (Oops! My mistake. I ogy will hold such invited to attend from 10:15 to 12:00 thought I was writing for the Journal. I mean, of course, "Mr. Collegian") Frisbee Throw; Accuracy: 1st: meetings. these meetings. Drama: Bolton Theater from 10:30 Obnoxious Journalism will be the prize sought after by these groups. It ADs K. C. Smith Discussions will Those interested in to 12:00 certainly will be a tight race! With so many good entries, this one will be 2nd: Phi Kapps be held by depart- the departments History: Biology auditorium from hard to call in advance. 3rd: Archons ment according to listed above espe- - 10:30 to 12:00 Now, on to the fraternities. Leading off the competition will be "Mr. the enclosed - daily are en DKE," strutting his stuff in the latest expensive fashion from the East coast. Frisbee Throw; Distance: 1st: schedule. couraged to take part, as these four de- Only the finest material on this dude! And collars starched in the 'up' position Peeps Scott Garson Following the discussions the partments will not have alumni back on to avoid any potential disasters during the show. Best dressed stud, and the 2nd: Psi-U- 's graduates will meet with students for campus for this purpose for another four four-whe- el drive corn field cross-countr- y competition surely belong to him. 3rd: Archons lunch in Upper Dempsey. years. Most original shot at the Deans belongs to "Mr. Phi Kap." During the show, look for Mr. Phi Kap to parachute from a plane, landing on the stage Activist McNaught speaks on homosexuality and falling off the edge into the potted plant. But on his plane will be the old banner announcing the Hawaiian Party. In addition, worst dressed will Since 1982, McNaught has served as 1976, and the 1979 Margaret Sanger By Chris Derby probably go to him in his boxers. Liason to the Gay Award from the Institute for Family Re- Mayor Kevin White's "Mr. Delt" is a fer sure winner in the bikini swimsuit contest. He'll be On Monday, November 8 Community in Boston. He search and Education at Syracuse Uni- 5, at p.m. and Lesbian all shaved up and ready to go in his Speedo. Not a single hair left on this in the Biology from Mar- versity, for "contributing to the public's Auditorium, Kenyon will received a B.A. in Journalism stud! Slim, trim, mean and wet, look for this guy to make winning the title welcome Brian lec- in 1970, and has re- understanding of homosexuality." He McNaught, writer, quette University a Kenyon tradition, reaching perhaps 30 years straight. her, counselor, for his writing and was also the recipient of the Outstanding and activist. He will ceived several awards And surely we can't leave out "Mr. Beta." Weightlifting and lounge give a lecture entitled, conciousness-raisin- g activities, among Young Men of America award in 1978 "Will You Myth painting are his specialties. Me When I'm Press Association and 1979. Gone?: The Reality of them the Catholic If we include the frats, we also have to include the GDIs and the Archons. Being Gay." Magazine Article of McNaught has written a syndicated Award for Best "Mr. GDI" will undoubtedly be the one who best sums up the independent newspaper column since 1975 and con- experience. He'll be the one who says it all in terms of life outside of a frat. tributed to numerous professional and In other words, he'll be the one that drinks the most beer at parties that he religious periodicals, among them the The Scene wasn't even invited to, the one that complains about the sexist attitude of Kenyon Boston Globe, the U.S. Catholic, and 11184 the fraternities the most, and the one who has yet to go to a Christmas The Humanist. A collection of his essays snide Tonight at in auditorium, the Public Formal at Kenyon because he's alienated himself from fraternities with 8:00 p.m. the Biology from 1975 to 1982 was published under Affairs Conference Center of Kenyon College will sponsor a debate remarks. "Mr. Archon" gets the 'good housing the easy way' award. the title, A Disturbed Peace. fun as on the upcoming Jim Ceaser '67, professor Any other suggestions on the competition? This could be a lot of Presidential election. McNaught's talk will provide accu- at UVA professor Herb long as we forget about the fact that it's sexist and demeaning to men. will present the Reagan view and OSU on the medical, rate information is. to have a double Asher will respond from Mondale perspective. Exploitation of the male sex; that's what it But it's okay the psychological, moral, religious, and so- standard as long as we have fun doing it, right? See you there!! I plan on cial dimensions of male and female 11884 being a judge so I can get an up-fro- nt view of all these studs myself! On Thursday, November 8, Professor E. Mark Roelofs of New homosexuality, "introducing the audi- York State University will speak on "The Ambiguities of American ence to an intimate understanding of Politics: Social or Liberal Democracy?" at 8:00 p.m. in the Biology what it means to be gay." McNaught auditorium. seeks to defuse common stereotypes and Senior Soiree sponsored Mr. Roelofs is the brother of Kenyon English Professor Gerrit dispel myths about homosexuality. Roelofs, and received a B.A. in History and Physics from Amherst The lecture is intended for a general Hey Seniors!! It's not too soon to start thinking about the Fall College, a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics from Oxford Uni- audience as an opportunity for non-ga- y It will be held on Friday, November versity, and a B. Litt. also from Oxford. people to come to a better understanding Semester Senior Class Dinner. and wine punch will be served The lecture is open to the public and is sponsored by the Faculty of this orientationlifestyle and is spon- 9 in Peirce Great Hall. Hors d'oeuvres Lectureships Committee. sored by the Faculty Lectureships at 5:30 in Lower Dempsey, and the Dinner should begin about 6:30. Dress is semi-forma- l. November 1, 19 Page Four ABOUT. r OUT AND Successful visit for first Gund Writer

By Laura Vastine the poet has come to the conclusion thusiasm.

involve-men- well-know- is going on in Aside from Hass' literary The past visit of n poet and that poetry reflects what t as at various academic environ-ment- critic Mr. Robert Hass, Kenyon's first different areas. He says. "Poets act the s in has taught and Writer-in-Residenc- who carry news." which he visited, Gund e, proved to be Medieval troubadours developed an interest in the a great success and a positive experience Along with hsi life as a poet, Hass he has student activist clubs. He for the Kenyon College community as has also spent time as a professor and political sees a revival amongst the well as for the artist himself. During his has taught at various institutions around definite younger extended two week stay, Hass delivered the country including SUNY. Buffalo, generation towards political involv- several lectures - one entitled "Czeslaw University of Virginia and in the MFA ements. He feels this new concern with a J Milosz: Art and Politics in Eastern writing program at Goddard. As of now politics may produce different style of Kaplan and Coates on stage ng Europe" and the other "The Nature of he is a professor of English at St. Mary's writing in the up-comi- generation of to A Kind of Alaska Poetry". He also held various poetry College in California. Hass comments writers. Cheers readings and workshops in which he "Many poets become itinerant teachers" Hass is an extremely talented person worked in close contact with the Poetry and he puts himself into this category. full of many interests and creative ideas, rAccording to Hass, "There exists a con- and Kenyon was very fortunate to have By E. Markham sions. Pauline's reunion with Deborah Club. Though the Women's Center was flict between teaching and writing." him on campus for such a lengthy visit. M. Stoner was one of the finest moments of the play; his main headquarters, Hass also spent and life Pauline's nervous self consciousness much time in the Deli "hanging out with Both are important aspects of his Judging by the enthusiasm surrounding Writer-in-Residen- pleased with op- and reciprocally influence and inspire Hass' stay, the next Gund ce Kenyon Col- and Deborah's blank confusion both the students." He was This past weekend, the to au- to share in the reading and the one another, yet both require equal to come the campus should lege Dramatic Club featured Harold create and relieve a tension that the portunity It poetry and he amounts of time, creativity and en be received most fervently. Pinter's "A Kind of Alaska." was a spec- dience has been expecting. academic discussion of others in creating ial project by seniors Anne Kaplan, Last, but certainly not least, is Curtis was also eager to help de- work. As a visitor Cammie McGovern and Cuitis Coates Coates' portrayal of Hornby, the and revising their own writer, Hass was most and was directed by Harlene Marley. voted doctor. The character of the doctor and a talented Kenyon, and he de- The play is a comedy of emotions was revealed well in Coates' ability to praiseworthy of school as an "amazingly about a woman who is a victim of en blend a professional objectivity with a scribed the full of many cephalitis lethargica or sleeping sick real concern for his patient who he has creative and cultural place - ness. The program explained this afflic- - "lived with for 29 years". His acting was, gifted artists." The fond feelings be- ilk writer Hass provided Jill ill- characterized by a high degree of subtly tween Kenyon and I tion as "an extraordinary epidemic Wriis his time in ness which present(s) itself in innumer- which is necessary to the complexity of much productivity during able forms as delirium, mania, tr- the role. It should be noted that this is Gambier. An Officer and A Gentleman major focus is poetry, he ances, coma, sleep, insomnia, restless- Coates' first production at Kenyon. Since Hass' Directed by Taylor Hackford. Starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger. dif- awarded many fellowships and ness, and states of Parkinsonism." The Although some feel that they had has been 1982, 126 minutes. grants during his lifetime which have play opens on Deborah, the victim, ficulty with the fact that Deborah, as An Officer and a Gentleman director Taylor Hackford does nicely with to create freely on his own. awakening from a 29 year long fixation, played by Kaplan, did not physically allowed him a storyline that could easily have come to resemble the silver screen debut In turn he has also produced two books surrounded by her sister Pauline and her appear older than her sister as played by of a second rate paperback romance. Aimless loner Zach Mayo (Gere) grows poetry: Field Guide and Praise. The doctor, Hornby, and unfolds as Deborah McGovem, we feel that this was a of tired of his idle existence and decides to polish his rough edges at a naval poet now holds the McArthur Founda- discovers that she is no longer 16 but strength because the audience became officers' training school. Under the hard eye and hand of Sgt. Foley (Lou tion grant and he also has been honored 45. Anne Kaplan portrayed this displaced involved in Deborah's, Pauline's and Gossett), he learns to be an officer, and in the arms of "Puget Deb" Paula in the past with the Woodrow Wilson and adolescent with the innocence, frustra- Hornby's reconciliation of age. One (Winger), a gentleman. de- Danforth the United States-Unite- d tion and sensitivitv that the situation doesn't feel that Deborah has in any way Fellowships, Chemistry is undeniably present in the film; gone are the days of the final Kingdom Bicentennial Exchange mands. She revealed her character's reached 45 and yet she is no longer 16; frame of a film being punctuated by a chaste kiss. Under Hackford's hand, is in the Arts Fellowship, and he was the struggle between her memories and Deborah's mentality and maturity Gere and Winiger give performances which speak openly about a contempo- first Robert Frost Fellow at the Frost hopes and her bewilderment. From the somewhere in between. rary life and love style, elevating the film a step above its potential for the bed-ridde- house in New Hampshire. For Hass, first steps of her n legs to her These three critics were hard pressed to find cliche. S.T. Overton confrontation with the reality of her sis- - much fault with the performance and poetry is "a manifestation of what comes ter's age and then her own age, Kaplan's substance of the play. Only one minor welling up, not what the head says." He Reuben Reuben was well done. flaw came to mind in terms of the writes his verse through his emotions performance Directed by Robert Ellis Miller. Starring Tom Conti and Kelly McGillis. Cammie McGovern portrayed the sister mechanics and direction, and perhaps it and this feeling in turn actually "liber- 1983, 101 minutes. Although she doesn't speak is an inherent flaw within the play itself. ates" him. Hass' family has been a major Pauline. Reuben Reuben is a funny yet poignant movie which deals with the antics through the first half of the play, It was somewhat bewildering that De- motivation in his poetry and has greatly of the Scottish poet Gowan McGland. McGIand made his name early in his borah, who had been asleepfixed for 29 inspired his works. As one who has McGovem revealed Pauline's character career, but now spends his time as a drunk, touring the lecture and talk in brilliant and well timed facial expres- - see page 6 moved around the country quite a bit. "ALASKA" show circuits. Geneva Spofford, a blonde goddess half McGIand's age, but twice as mature enters into the scene. Can these two have a meaningful New music trio debuts for department relationship? Tom Conti is wonderful as McGland. His character is a mixture of the poets Dylan Thomas and Brenden Behan (whose maniacal fear about losing By Eliza Garrels choral conducting from the University for him, as most of his experience has his teeth is integrated into McGIand's own nightmare in a dentist's chair.) of Wisconsin at Madison. He has a BMA been in choral conducting. Locke con- Anyone searching for a funny, intelligent and well acted movie will find Over the past few years, the Ken- in choral conducting pending. ducts with a combination of seriousness Reuben. Reuben to be what they are looking for. D. Schwartz yon Music Department has undergone "What I love about Kenyon," of purpose and exciting energy. several changes. This year, the depart- Locke says, "is its smallness." He, his Chamber Singers rehearsals are often The Second Awakening of ment is priviledged to have three young wife Kay, and his children, Amber and filled with interjections like: "You sound and enthusiastic additions to the faculty, Jim, enjoy both the quiet and the like tapioca left in the sun for three Christa Klages Benjamin Locke, Micah Rubenstein, facilities which Kenyon provides. Locke like nightin- weeks!" or "Try to sound Directed by Margarethe von Trotte. Starring Tina Engel and Eilvia Reize. and Adrienne Rubenstein. Musical life adds that Kenyon students are respon- He is a gales, not ostriches!" planning 1979, 88 minutes. German with subtitles. at Kenyon is both interesting and re- sive and intelligent, and he is impressed for Chamber Singers this tour the spring. The Second Awakening of Christa Klages is a surprisingly captivating warding, and Locke and the Rubensteins by the number of active student-ru- n asked if he would like to see any When and earnest film. It concerns a young woman who, in order to finance her bring both experience and energy to their groups on campus. Locke loves the lib- changes in the Music Department, day-car- e center, robs a bank. Her associates at the center, however, will not respective positions. eral arts atmosphere in which he believes. Locke replies, "Yes, like windows I'd accept the stolen money. The robbery actually then turns into an act on its Benjamin Locke taught music in "Music is treated as a part of one's edu- in my office." On a more serious note, own terms rather than a means to an end. Toledo at the elementary and high school cational experience. It is not an end in in- he would like to see more students Christa Klages, although fairly sober, escapes the common predictability level. "Teaching kindergarten through itself, but is incorporated into history, volved in the choral program. When he's of other such films. Its emotional tone remains consistent, and a deep political twelfth grade prepared me well for in- literature, languages, psychology, etc." not conducting, Locke enjoys playing thread runs through the themes of uncertainty, risk, and choicemaking. It struction here at Kenyon," Locke adds In addition to teaching voice, racquetball and hiking. is a film worth seeing. T. Soule with a grin. While in Toledo, he con- Locke also conducts the Kenyon Com- Micah Rubenstein is originally ducted the Benjamin Locke Chorale, a munity Choir, the Chamber Singers, from New York state. He received his Ashes and Diamonds successful community group. Later and the Knox County Orchestra. Con- BA in music from Brown University, Directed by Andrzej Wajda. Starring Zbigniew Cybulski and Em Locke received his master's degree in ducting the orchestra is a new challenge and then studied at Indiana University Krzyanowska. 1958, 105 minutes. Sponsored by the History Department. where he received his Masters in com- This film revolves around a young nationalist (Cybulski) who is a known Happenings position, with a minor in conducting. assassin. He is recruited in a plan to kill a leading political figure of the When Rubenstein arrived at Kenyon, the Communist Party. Peace, believed to be just around the corner, is threatened Kokosinger's Concert . . . Get a taste Promise" will be the topic of a lecture Music Department's theory program by the Communists (so say the enlisting governmental figures). of that Fasinatin' Rhythm in person. in the Bio Aud. 1 15 at 4. re-evalua- ted was being and restructured. anti-wa- r Rosse Hall. 1 at 7. This Polish film was the third, and best known, part of Wajda's 12 Gay Myth . . . Brian McNaught Rubenstein finds this exciting, because trilogy. It incorporates a conglomeration of symbols in an attempt to bring Anastasia . . . Come see the Bolton speaks: "Will You Myth me When I'm he is able to build the program himself. together conflicts between the individual in and in production which asks the question: Is Gone? A Gay Man's Challenge." Bio and hisher life society Because of his strong background in the world. Therefore, although this film is politically inclined, it does reach she or isn't she the Czar's daughter? Aud. 1 15 at 8. theory and composition, he was able to 1 1 much a Bolton Theater. 12-- 3, 19-1- 0 further, to place beyond more politics. K. Murphy at 8. Kenyon . . . George Abbott Letters institute computer assisted instruction Woodcut Work . . . Learn to print fast White speaks on "F.O. Mathiessen and of which students are now able to take and free. Bexley basement. 1 13 from the Kenyon School of Letters." Peirce of. "Stu- 11-- 3 advantage Rubenstein explains, Lounge 1 at 11:10 a.m. 16 dents are used to being told definitively Sexual Harassment . . . A colloquium Turner Tour . . . Take a trip to the what is right or worng. I like to encour- will be held examining the social and Cleveland Art Museum for the day and age more independent thought. Music legal consequences tab-leau- of sexual harass- see the exhibition of J. M.W. Turner s. theory has always been thought of as ment. Weaver Cottage. 1 14 at 8. Contact at Mrs. Lord 2457 for S-- clapping for crecdit, or a gut course. i Jt ,NS . 'OfM salon Rosse Recital . . . Clarinetist Esther more infor. 117. Depart from Bexley OPEN TUES SAT Students are now aware of just how 427-357- 6 Lamneck, described by the New York Hall at 2:15. CLOSED WON call much they get out of music theory." behind pifl cov Times as "an o. astonishing virtuoso", Central America Slides ... A slide gmbtr, teams Rubenstein enjoys working on a per- up with Paul Posnak. Rosse Hall. preentation and talk by Ed Schortman 1 8. sonal level with his students, and he is Stylist Stylist 13 at and Pat Urban of recent trips through pleased to note that more students are Annott Salva China . . . "The Judy Patty Talk Maturing Central America. Weaver Cottage. 1 17 taking advantage of what is now availa-se- e Chinese Revolution: Problems and at 7. NEW page 6 November 1, 1984 SPORTS Page Five

Harriers put lid on improved season - !

By John Welchli Renee Pannebaker led the Ladies nifer Raymond rounded the Ladies top

finishing sixth overall with a time of seven finishing twenty-nint- h overall. The women's cross country team 19:58. Renee, as a result of her outstand- Coach Gomez was very pleased qualified for the Regionals on Saturday ing performance all season long, was with the Ladies' performance as they in the as they finished third conference named to the First Team All Conference. came very close to defeating the number held at Ohio Wesleyan. The Second place, Kristen Hess and third meet 10'and number 15 teams in Division III, - I finishing third behind first place ' i Ladies, place, Bea Huste finished ninth and Allegheny and Oberlin. Allegheny was - t Oberlin with 52 points and second place fourteenth; respectively, and were both far ahead of the rest of the field for the Allegheny with 57 points, placed six of named to the Second Team All Confer- first half of the race, but from the mid- Ken-yo- their top seven in the top twenty as n ence. Libby Briggs, Priscilla Perotti, point of the race onward their lead ' came away with sixty points and and Jennifer Ash, taking fifteenth dwindled until at last Oberlin came out the third and final qualifying spot for through seventeenth overall, finished on top. Wooster, who finished in fourth Regionals. fourth, fifth and sixth for Kenyon. Jen- - place, led Kenyon through the first mile and in the last half mile the Ladies Hockey closes picked up the pace and overtook the Field season Scots, so much so that Wooster finished twenty-fou- r points behind Kenyon. By Darryl Shankle ment, w hich was held at Ohio Wesleyan As a team, the Ladies once again University, the Ladies were seeded third improved on the previous week's perfor- "1 The Kenyon Ladies' field hockey behind NCAC co-champi- ons Denison mance. Coach Gomez said, "The team team ended their regular season play last and Wooster. The team "destined" to as a whole ran outstanding, we were Tuesday by trouncing Lake Erie College ruin Kenyon's season was sixth-seede- d very worried about getting to the Region-

8-- 1. The Ladies played very well in Wittenberg University, a team the als." Gomez also commented that Libby Lake Erie to just two shots on limiting Ladies had tied earlier this year. Briggs and Kristen Hess ran the best of Bea Huste and Priscilla Perotti in practice this week. goal. Kenyon's offense generated 16 The game was rather close, evidenced the team on Saturday, but for the Region- goal in the first half and 17 by 1 3-- 9 shots on Wittenberg's slight edge in shots als the top seven runners from each qual- Soccer lacks scoring punch more in the second. Leading the Ladies on goal. Moore commented, "This was ifying tream will participate. Coach to a 6-- 1 halftime lead were Emmy Ward a very frustrating game for us. Witten- Gomez feels that "We have a really By Carrie Martin University. Denison's two goals came and Carol Poston, who scored two goals berg played a very physical game and good shot at the Nationals. Our toughest very close together in the first half. a piece. Harriet Stern added two more we were a bit put off by it. Statistically competition is going to be Alma who is The Kenyon men's soccer team did Coach Vennell was disappointed to see scores, while Caitlin Long and Sally we were about even, but we did not have ninth in the nation and Allegheny who not have a good week as they experi- his men start off so slowly, but felt they Quillin contributed a goal each. the spark we needed to score." is equally strong." This year's team is enced two consecutive losses. Last "began playing better and even out Head Coach Sandy Moore described The Ladies end their season with an the strongest in recent years and is closer Wednesday they traveled to Mount played Denison in the second half." Dur-

8-8- 1- the game as being one "that you like to -2 record overall, 4-- 4 in the NCAC. than any of its predecessors to reaching Union and lost -0. Then the following ing the first half Denison had ten shots have at the end of the season. We played Moore mentioned the team's top three the Nationals. Saturday it was down to Denison Uni- on goal while Kenyon had only five. exceptionally well on attack and broke scorers as being sophomore Harriet This coming Saturday the women's versity where they dropped a 2-- 0 deci- Things changed in the second half when the game open in the first half. This Stern (10 goals, 3 assists), senior captain team will travel to Youngstown where sion. Both of the teams provided good, Kenyon outshot their opponents 15-1- 2. allowed us the opportunity to play a lot Carol Poston (8 goals, 3 assists), and they will participate in a race that has hard play for Kenyon, and the Lords Kenyon sophomore Jeff DeStefano had of players." senior Emmy Ward (6 goals, 1 assist). no bearing on their final standings for were just unable to establish an edge a chance to score a goal but his penalty Kenyon's first tournament game These and other members of Kenyon's the season, the U.S. International Peace over either of them. kick was too wide. would not be as "fun" as the Lake Erie field hockey team will be honored at the race. The Wednesday game against Mount Vennell commented that there were

1 1 game. Coming into the 10 team tourna Fall Sports Banquet on November . Union began with Kenyon playing out many mistakes and that a winning team ahead of their opponents. The Lords had "can't afford to make mistakes." But three good opportunities to score in the despite the loss, there were still some first half, but unfortunately, nothing men who played well. Vennell felt Cross country women head to Regionals materialized. Mount Union returned "freshman Will Blanchard, who was in charged up in the second half and were the entire game, played well as able to score theironly goal of the game. fullback." He also praised the great ef- By Mary Ellen Kosanke Wesleyan was in the middle followed yon's top finisher. He commented "I The match ended with Kenyon trailing forts of Pat Grant and Sears Carpenter. by Oberlin and Denison, with the Lords couldn't be happier. I ran the best race

1- comp- -0. The Lords play their final game of The men's cross country team placing seventh. Kenyon was close to 1 could have run." Scott McKissock was The Lords again traveled on Saturday the season on Saturday, an away game leted its season Saturday with the Conf- Oberlin and Denison, the teams with the next Kenyon finisher followed by to Granville to battle against Denison University. erence meet at Ohio Wesleyan. Never whom they competed throughout the Steve Hasler. Dave Breg completed the against Ohio Wesleyan having competed against all seven season. Even though the Lords were in top four despite a knee injury occurring schools present, the Lords weren't quite a new Conference their schedule re- during the race. sure what to expect. They had indicat- mained essentially the same as their Volleyball Ladies trade wins ions that Allegheny would be strong schedule. This contributed to the OAC When asked to comment about the By Ann Davies Fritzi Shaw for adding the spark needed along with the with Wooster and Case Western. problem of being unfamiliar race and the entire season, Breg stated for the comeback effort. In fact Allegheny captured the Confere- competition. "It's hard to think about the race. The The Lady spikers met with mixed re- The team was forced to sit out for a nce title: Wooster and Case Western Individually the Lords had some good way we ran didn't really surprise me. I sults in competition last week. On Oc- long period while Ohio Wesleyaa and took second and Ohio Ken- - third respectively. performances. Chris Northrup was think we did mediocre. We have im- tober 23 they defeated Ohio Wesleyan, Wittenberg faced each other. This may

proved and we are better than we were 15-- 9, 15-1- 1, but then fell to Wittenberg, have contributed to their slow start

last year. We hit our peak about the 6-1- 5, 11-1- 5. against Wittenberg. "We lost some of middle of the season, the last couple of The match between Kenyon and Ohio our energy," remarked Weitbrecht. The Writers are in weeks seem to have been a letdown. Wesleyan was a thriller. The Ladies com- Ladies did pull themselves together and demand Chris and Scott did as well as they pletely controlled the first game, but played a strong second game. Unfortu- for the Kenyon Collegian should have, the rest of us didn't for a found themselves down, 0-- 7, in the sec- nately, they could not pull off the vic- variety of reasons." Breg also com- ond. They fought back from this seven tory. mented that the new Conference will be point deficit to gain the victory. Coach Senior Gina Baumann and sophomore NEWS good for the program and hopefully next Weitbrecht felt this was, "a sign that our Barb Evans each scored nine points for

year the schedule will include more Con- team is beginning to mature a little bit the night to earn top-scoring honors.

self-confidenc- SPORTS ference meets. and develop some e." She Baumann and freshman Shelley Swank credited substitutes Teri Fournier and led the team in kills. - FEATURES Physical DePauw turns back Gridders PERSPECTIVE By Lawrence Paulucci The Kenyon Lords started fast in the scored 37 unanswered points to win their first half, jumping out to a 12-- 0 lead. homecoming game and raise their record Plenty of 7-- writing jobs are availible. No necessary and we the 1. experience The Kenyon football Lords lost 37-- 1 2 But late in the second quarter Tigers to aPpreciate all help. If you are interested, please call the Collegian to DePauw University last Saturday in of DePauw began executing well in Kenyon coach Larry Kindbom office (PBX 2307) or Bob Warburton at 2608. Or come by the office Greencastle, Indiana. With the loss the some key situations to take control of thought his team, "played with much

anytime 5-- awareness." He also com- at night on Sunday-Thursda- y. Lords record dropped to 3. the game from that point onward. They intensity and mented, "We just ran into a good team We need your enthusiasm! who played just as physical and with just as much intensity as we did." Despte the loss, the Kenyon attack did have some bright spots. Offensively, John Dulske, Todd Stoner, and Dan Pan-ti- c all had good games for themselves. Dulske caught five passes for 26 yards, ft blocked well and played with tremend- N ous effort all afternoon. Stoner had seven receptions for over 80 yards while Defen- 1 Pantic completed 24 passes. ALCOVE 7 sively, Doug Thompson lead the Lords (Us with both his hustle and individual per- -.- SINCE 191 1 - J Jcin ; formance. He made two tackles for The Alcove Each night, we prepare a fine loses, had one and a half sacks and a 1 16 S. Main Street selection of interesting entrees1 fumble recover. Freshman Chris Smith Mount Vernon or slop b our Umnge "The Librarv" also had a fine game punting the ball.

392-307- 6 for vour favorite cocktail . He averaged 36.5 yards a punt. This is his highest game average for the season. Action from a previous football contest November 1 Page Six ET CETERA 19&j "Anastasia" opens as first KCDC production r By Julie Fraticelli Mashaw, and his two confederates Boris the real royalty of Russia Opening this Friday, November Chervov (Hugh Price) and Piotr Petrovin used to look and act, while the costume 2nd and continuing on Nov. 3rd, 9th, (Russell Springer) attempt to convince and set designers were also compelled GHOSTS cm and 10th at 8:00 p.m., "Anastasia," the the remaining descendants of Nicholas to study Russian attire and customs so yJ first KCDC production of the season, is II that the alleged Anastasia (Ingrid as to create an atmosphere similiar to a romantic drama about the daughter of Goff) is actually the real Anastasia and that of Russia. Czar Nicholas II and her experiences is thus entitled to the $10 million inheri- Professor Brookman has done a re- following the Revolution in Russia. tance. markable job in preparing "Anastasia" Originally produced in 1954, Mar-cell- e Although the smoothness of "Anas- for its Nov. 2 debut. The attention Maurette's "Anastasia" centers tasia", resulting from numerous rehear- she has given to the actors on major around the rumor that one of the sals, may overshadow the offstage efforts points such as learning lines and ar- daughters of Czar Nicholas II escaped required for the production of the play, ticulating correctly as well as on minor execution in 1918 following the deaths director Jean Brookman states that details like making sure Russell of the remainder of the royal family. "Anastasia" demanded a tremendous Springer's hair looks good, combined f Because the offspring of Nicholas II amount of research regarding not only with the dedication of all the people in- were entitled to inherit $10 million upon acting technique but also regarding other volved with the play promises to make and excit- awsri in his death, the validity of a woman claim- aspects of the play as well. Unlike the "Anastasia" a well organized I GlUGr , t"S ( Pt-- D UtMWOfsJ, ing to be Nicholas II's daughter eight less emotional, more subtle characteris- ing production. . 1 -- rut ni r Pw 1 years after the executions took place tics of contemporary drama, the roman- Tickets for "Anastasia" may be ob- i ami i lml. i i arouses suspicion and prompts intrigue tic style of "Anastasia" coupled with its tained at the Bolton box office every in the city of Berlin. Former Russian Russian quality required the directors to afternoon from 1- -5 p.m. Student ID prince Bounine, played by senior Mark research over 20 books illustrating how

New music trio thrives in Kenyon atmosphere

continued from page four ble. "The positive aspects of working especially those in which his students states "Kenyon brings in many famous with the computer are phenomenal. I do participate. He is also learning to play professional groups which students see a bit of tentativeness with the com- the viola. would not ordinarily have the opportu- puter. I'm eager to get more students nity to see." involved." Adrienne Rubenstein grew up in Rubenstein loves being in a liberal Long Island, New York . She comes When she is not playing the violin arts atmosphere. He especially supports from a talented family of string players, or teaching, the musician enjoys writing the liberal arts philosophy because he and began to study the violin with her poetry. She is also a composer, with a it a mother. She earned a double degree in special interest in the twentieth century has experienced himself. At large ' university, Rubenstein believes that stu- music composition and violin from the music, which she feels is too often over- ' , dents miss out on a lot by narrowing University of Indiana and is now in the looked. I their field of study too early, and not process of finishing her Masters degree. developing their interest in language, It was at the University of Indiana that Benjamin Locke, Micah Rubens- history, and other subjects. He and his she met Micah Rubenstein, and they tein, and Adrienne Rubenstein enjoy wife Adrienne also enjoy living in Gam-bie- r. were married last summer. Ms. Rubens- sharing their love of music with the stu- Rubenstein loves sports, and tein holds the position of adjunct instruc- dents, and working under their instruc- makes a special effort to attend games, tor of violin and viola, and is the depart- tion is both a pleasure and a privilege. ment's publicity manager. "The students are the best aspect of Kenyon," she says. Locke explains, "music is my life and Hika I love sharing it with people. That is really why we sing." All in- continued from page one "They are all so motivated and en- three new hours will be an opportunity for students thusiastic about their studies." She is structors have brought with them a fresh to come and discuss their work and also pleased with the personal approach enthusiasm which will undoubtedly con- tribute to future ideas. Freshman are particularly encour- of the professors here. Rubenstein has the success of the Music aged to come by. a special interest in chamber music, and Department. The next issue of Hika will be out the conducts a group here. "There are many first or second week of December. beautiful timbres in the string instrument

Poetry, prose and essay as well as to be exploited," she explains. Rubens- fc ,,, , , J Leading tdge computer ottered for sale artwork will be accepted until November tein would like to see more student in- 10 and can be dropped off during Hika terest in the concerts which are per- Cheers office hours or at Perice 3 anytime. formed for the Kenyon community. She "Alaska" proves refreshing for Kenyon? continued from page two continued from page four a traditional dramatic superstition that urity force is often over zealous in the to years, was able move easily after the appearance of a winged bat is an ill enforcement of these rules." This seems showing visible signs of discomfort and omen, and all present at Friday night's true even in instances as small as being actual inability to walk the first time she performance were witness to that occur- quick on the draw with his or her ticks got out of bed. However, one was able ence. However, this performance as well book, being even quicker to write up i to suspend their disblief here because as Saturday's dispelled that age old thes-pia- n security report or simply failing to us KM Kaplan's overall impression was believ- ct myth with a delightful mixture of a reasonable amount of judgment able. wit and emotion. discretion in a matter. All in all, we were throughly enter- CHEERS to all involved in a fine pro- tained and refreshed by the show. It is duction!! Another alumnus remarked that. "i! Kenyon continues its current socii policies, the school's social life Novak examines issues rapidly become as much of a travel a weekly continued from page one commentary on contemporary as the social life at Williams Colic? issues by leading journalists. Novak's has become. And the lack of social rt-- icy, but the election will be decided on views are also frequently heard on CNN lease from intense academic pre the taxation issue. Deficits? d "They just commentaries, NBC's "Meet the Press" there has significantly decreased make that don't much difference to the and ABC's "Nightline." He has written type of well rounded student that colls? Vane economy," tlui Novak declared. "We've a number of highly acclaimed books on used to attract." Frankly, I think had every possible combination of high recent s SQaftomeen arty & ale American presidents; "The students in any college must have and low deficits, unemployment, in- Reagan Revolution" is his most recent. realistic disciplinary structure (EoStume, a unny terest rates and economic expansion. Although Novak is a uV 5A5ear a iface frequent par- firm and consistent judgment by There is absolutely no proof deficits ticipant in ha (Set Kenyon College's Public Af- deans. But, equally, students must or Spair out of Tface To have any impact on the other factors." fairs Conference Center, a yearly convo- some breathing room. Students shou Novak makes weekly appearances on cation of leading experts on specific not be made to feel that a reared adm-

CNN's "Evans and Novak" show and is isues, his last breathm-dow- n 25 public lecture at Kenyon inistration (or security force) is a member of the "McLaughlin Group," was given in 1973. on their necks, waiting to pounce them if, for instance, a party has &' been completely cleared by the prccs St stroke of 2:00 am. Unless Kenyon Xuerytf)ing in tf)e lV7f7 are" 1 6tore Compliments Of changed drastically in a year, they getting that type of breathing room. So, three cheers for Kenyon? Sure-wh- y The Village Market not? However, the college shouU be thankful that Miss Birnbach di1 427-280- 1 do her homework as thoroughly as 6 - 11 P.2H.frri.9?igbt could have done it.

Respectfully Submitted,

Bayard T. DeMallie, III '84