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College Voice Vol. 9 No. 21

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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at Digital Commons @ Connecticut College. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1985-1986 by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Connecticut College. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The views expressed in this paper are solely those of the author. MAY 6,1986 f VOLUME IX, NO. 21 . AD FONTES No Tenure For Deredita by Fernando Espuelas-Asenjo Publisher Advisory Committee and the President have simply John F. Deredita, former fabricated a case against my Associate Professor of tenure, ignoring the responsi- Hispanic Studies, was denied ble professional judgement of tenure on April 16 by Presi- my former department," said dent Oakes Ames upon the recommendation of the Ad- Deredita. In a letter to Ames, dated visory Committee on Appoint- February 2, 1986, Professor ments, Promotions, and Ter- Rice categorically affirmed her mination of Appointments. support of Deredita and urged "I concur with the majority the President to grant him of the Committee. We have reviewed the evidence as tenure. Deredita was first denied in thoroughly and fairly as possi- February of 1984. The second ble. My conclusion is that the tenure denial was handed decision of May, 1985 not to down in May

students to increase awareness Duffy '86, said that the Professor Madeline Chu. Photo by: Geoffrey K. Wagg. by William F. Walter amongst students and staff of foreign language departments Editor-in-Chief Emeritus what she called the had developed extensively in TUESDAY, APRIL "xenophobic" tenure deci- the past few years, but that the Chu Denied'Tenure 28-Stating that they had sions of the administration. recent denial of tenure to I Chinese Student Advisory nothing to lose, a group of ap- I According to Marnet, the v Deredita and Chu set the by Peter Falconer Board and Chinese depart- proximately 20 students administration's behaviour languages back significantly. Features Editor ment Chairman, Henry Kuo. gathered before Fanning Hall Along with the other pro- Assistant Professor Course evaluations completed '1 has rendered the language ad- today to protest what they visory boards ineffective, con- testors, Duffy said that the Madeline Chu of the Chinese by students were overwhelm- considered to be the ad- sequently fermenting a sense students needed to be inform- department was recently ingly positive and described ministration's "axing" of the of exasperation. ed and the adminstration denied tenure by the Advisory Chu as being "excellent, " foreign languages at Connec- "I've got nothing to lose by , challenged. Committee and President I "top flight," and "a teacher ticut College. protesting," said Marnet, who "They've made a wrong Ames. Chu's denial, coming at , of the highest caliber." The protestors alternated is dropping her Spanish major decision, " said Duffy, in a time when Spanish professor One student wrote in his chants of "Get a Clue! Tenure because of the recent tenure regards to the denial of tenure John Deredita is still con- evaluation, ~'She was well- Chu!" and "The foreign denials within the Hispanic to Deredita and Chu, "but testing his case for tenure. has prepared, enthusiastic, and languages are being axed, br- Studies Department. they refuse to accept their raised fears among some .had good cultural insight. ing Deredita back!" Leaflets "Within the past three years," mistakes or change their .students and faculty members I "Material discussed provoked explaining the nature of the Marnet continued, "the minds." 'who believe well-qualified and challenged students, and protest were handed to people foreign languages have suf- The adminstration had an i language teachers are being further J more importantly I ex- walking by. fered great losses, with the opportunity to respond to the I unduly dismissed. cited students," wrote Julie Mamet '87, coor .. denial of Artinian, Deredita, protest when the protestors Chu was refused tenure another. Yet in his letter deny- dinator a f the protest, stated and now Chu". marched into the office of the , despite the fact that she was ing tenure, President Arnes that the protest was an effort ,highly recommended by the continued on p. 6 by concerned language Another protestor, Deborah ·continued on p. 5 N'======'==" ..======:;-

Successful Takeover This past Thursday, May I, t~o Connecticut Col- lege cliches were exposed as being unfounded. The first cliche dealt with student apathy. The second with the administration's supposed lack of concern with the student's wishes, We are happy to report that the take over of Fanning Hall by 54 concerned students proved these allegations to be a myth. The students rose from their apathetic stupor and took a stand. Not only were the protestors moved to action, Other students stood by and cheered, brought food, and generally nodded their approval, The pro- testors themselves took quick, decisive action. They plunged ahead into a potentially risky situation, con- vinced of their higher purpose. in one bold stroke, ~- -- -'.~- they removed the sobriqu~ "Apathetic~' from the "No,",' ",h"il Oa),:ts~ I'lt run (lui or kt)~:' commonly quoted phrase: 'The athetlc '80's". The adminstration responded w sitivity and grace. Although understandably g' t first, they Chu Surpasses Tenure Requirements handled the crisis well. The reason building To The Editor: I evaluations, and fellow scholars in Madeline Chu is one of the very was occupied for 18 hours was of an un- The decision of the Tenure Ad- the fields of Chinese language, best. willingness to negotiate. Bu ected the visory Committee of Connecticut Chinese literature, and Asian My concern does not rest entire- administration's desire to dent's a College to deny the promotion of Studies. All recommendations, to ly with the future of Professor Assistant Professor of Chinese legitimate response.. lt unwill- claim an extremely modest, Chu. If it is not already clearly Madeline Chu will clearly be an I ingness of the adminst testors description, were highly evident, I feel she is an extremely action which scars the credibility favorable. talented educator. I ask the Board empty promises ill the oc- of this institution. (A detailed account of these of Trustees of Connecticut Col- cupation. At no . ver the Rarely does the academic world recommendations has been sent in lege to look past the politics of main Olkited nor tmsoliciled articles and leners can be returned them to be fair to both sides. This minorities. But the fact remains to Illeir author. Til<:deadline for ankles is Monday even' however, was not the case. Soon that due to educational lags, many Respectfully, ings. for the follawin.\! week's issue. Letters ..will be aC- we shall be setting student against minority students are not eligible R. Briggs Kayer, '89 cepted umil 5:00. Wednesday e.ening. student if we are not careful. to apply. Furthermore, even with -I ::r Forum '" Hunger Clean- Up Spiritually Satisfying To the Editor. I estimated to be over two-hundred people helping. III For me, this past weekend was one of the best I've clean up. Even if the trash has disappeared only rem- ever had here at Conn, College. Surprisingly enough, porarily, which Idoubt, strong ties were formed bel- it wasn't the Beaux Arts Ball or the rhythmic Steele ween student and tenant. Band which made this weekend so special. Although Recently I've heard a lot about how apathetic both events were in my opinion very successful. the students are on this campus, Itend to disagree \\ ith most impressive event of the weekend, if not the year this statement, I would prefer to believe {hat we an: had to be, S.H.D.W., otherwise known as Student smart. Good things have been accomplished by these Hunger Outreach Works. so called, "apathetic students." Most people do DOl What started out as a very dreary Saturday morn- consider students at Yale or Wesleyan apathetic yet 1 ing, turned into something truly remarkable. much to wonder if they have raised money and supplies for a the delight of Wenley Ferguson and Barb Troadec, school in Nicaragua or whether or no! they have the coordinators of the drive. From one o'clock to cleaned up housing projects in their respective four o'clock students from Conn. College worked cities? . with the tenants from Winthrop High Rise Tower Finally I would like to thank Wenley Ferguson on and Bates Woods, two of the city's poorest housing behalf of both students and tenants alike for making projects and together we transformed the entire area. the S.H.O.W" drive so successful. Having watched The group which Iworked in, was in charge of clean- her work so hard over the past month helping with ing up the Basket-Ball court and its' surroundings. the drives' organization it was a pleasure to sec her At first, it seemed like an impossible task as there was huge smile at the end of the day. While the drive was trash everywhere you looked, not to mention the personally rewarding to many people it also raised a rusting hoops and numerous weeds which were substantial amount of money for local hunger pro- beginning to devour the pavement. With the help of jects. Not only did she help to make my weekend tenants like Anthoney, who was only nine yeats old, great she made peoples weekend great. Congratula- within two hours the weeds were gone, the trash tions. disappeared and two new basketball nets were up. By Sincerely, mid-afternoon, it was Quite a spectacle to see at what Oaoiel Craft '87 Library Vandalism In Defense Of SGA Priority Motion Uncalled For who participated in the voting of the students, receive any type 01 To the Editor To the Editor this motion, who would later administrative compensation or Library users are hereby reminded that it is an act This letter is in response to the benefit by it. support? of vandalism to tear pages from library materials. dissatisfaction and misinforma- 3} Of all student leaders on I voted for this motion exactly The most recent examples of mutilation may be tion which has stemmed from a re- campus only the Housefellows, one week after being defeated in found in the April 5 and April 12 issue of the cent Student Government who receive a free suite, a staff my bid for SGA President. Why? Irish Times, from which editorials have been excised. Association motion. This motion, parking sticker limited monetary Because the need for ad- We spend $122 per year to have this newspaper flown which was passed by a significant compensation, get any form of ministrative support of all student from Dublin to New London, and not to have it clip- margin calls for the SGA Exec. tangible support from the ad- leaders will not be met until those ped like a supermarket coupon supplement. Other Board to have priority in dorm ministration. This position is ad- people who represent us receive examples of mutilation turn up from time to time. selection. Before deciding on the ministratively picked, not elected that support. This year alone, the Library has already spent $890 to merit of this motion, one must by the student population. A final fact, of the six members replace 98 vandalized (or missing) issues of such consider several facts. It is not a Question of the of the 1986SGA Exec. Board, five periodicals as Adolescence, Learning and Motiva- I} This idea originated and was amount of work that goes into an will be living in the P\ex. We don't tion, Natural History, Signs, and Urban Affairs first communicated to our SGA executive board position-at resent the support the administra- Quarterly. assembly by the Office of many other schools 'those posi- tion gives to their chosen, student We know that it does not occur to the great ma- Residential Life, in response to tions are paid positions-and it is leaders and justifiably so_ We jority of library users to vandalize a book or the growing need for ad- certainly not the issue. Executive shouldn't resent the ad- periodical. This message is directed to the few who ministrative support of our elected Board members are so, because ministrative support given to our have not yet learned- or do not care - that it is moral- student officers. they want to be-not for a room chosen student leaders either. ly and socially reprehensible to engage in such activi- 2) This motion was voted upon choice. The issue is, however, Sincerely, ty. Instead of ruining a publication for all future by our elected House Presidents, why, in fact of proposals for in- Sam Seder readers, consider the Honor Code or the Golden as well as our Class Officers and creased compensation for ad- Non-member 1986 Rule, consult your conscience, and choose a civilized our Exec. Board members. In ministratively picked positions, SGA Exec. Board alternative such as taking notes or making a fact, only two of the 15 people photocopy. Brian Rogers College Librarian .Group Protest Unnecessary Matzah Not Enough spirit a part of the student body. that category. To fulfill a 20070 To The Editor: Their scant regard for quota is not only superficial, it is To the Editor: Without prior consultation with democratic proceedings was not also a self defeating measure. The We, representatives of the Jewish minority at Conn, would like to ex- the rest of the student body a the only issue raised. The pro- reason why is that quotas em- press our dissatisfaction concerning the school's feeble efforts to pro- small number of students oc- testers demanded that the propor- phasize the student's membership vide appropriate food for Passover. Little has been done-matzah is not cupied Fanning, disrupting our tion of minority students in this to a group to the detriment of his enough! Yes, we all love matzah, but 8 days of it alone could become academic activities in a critical college should increase to 20%. self expression. A numerical ex- hazardous to one's health. Couldn't the school provide an alternative to period. Ifrankly couldn't care less Well, Ithink that the only kind of pansion of such a group under its wonderful breaded meals for these 8 days? Every weekend in Harris, about the administration's minority that the Admissions of- these circumstances in a school we are served breaded food at one brunch and eggs at the other. Funny response--considering their fright fice should consider is the single such as ours will only worsen, not how this past weekend both brunches were breaded, pancakes then of being accused as racist-cit is member minority. I am referring better, existing conditions. french toast. Its just not considerate! Not eating lunch because its probably going to be meek. I do of course to that individual who is Minority students are not going to breaded chicken and breaded vegetable sticks is one thing, but then go- mind, however, being pushed willing to express his uniqueness, be compelled to go out of their ing to dinner and finding spaghetti, another unkosher for Passover around in such a rude manner by a transcending his particular group and we in turn are going to item, is unfair. Maybe someone in the kitchen should check up on what minute proportion of my fellow socioeconomic background, not continue to judge them en masse, is and isn't edible on Passover. Bread is not the only food we can't students. Their inconsiderate ac- hiding behind the protective not on an individual basis. eating during this holiday, Consideration is in order! Yes, we are a tion has not only proven that they facade of a group. Connecticut minority, but we are still important. We need to eat, unless, of course, are indeed' a minority, but it has College should make sure that Antonio Kamaras '89 the school is encouraging eating disorders. also illustrated that they are not in 100'70 of it's students belong to Respectfully yours, (wilh growling slomachs) Reggi Eisenson '88 Jen Meyers '88 Brenda Kramer '86 Debbie Jaffe '88 Elitism At Knowlton? Participate Don't Spectate To the Editor t To tbe Editor, During the past week the hous- Even if they did, this is not an ex- qualified candidates who are Recently a student committee report floated upward to the Dean's of- ing selection for next year has cuse for them to have the nicest foreign language majors and also fice and on to the faculty; it lamented the lack of faculty attendance at caused anxiety and paranoia rooms on campus. A language speak the foreign language. Also student concerts and theatricals. The reason for this is simple; there are amongst a lot of the student body dining-hall is a good idea but not n some students who speak foreign no spectators. This is the age of participation; everyone gets into the act There are flaws in the selection dorm. languages did not get in. and none are left to sit in the audience. This democratic principle is seen process which are obvious. However even if there were to Room and dorm priority for everywhere: James Merrill explaining the small sale of his books, said, Knowlton Dormitory is assign- be a language dorm, the selections SGA executive board and class •

! 'e~:=====~=~==';;;;;~;;'::;=~:::::;~~==';;;;;~==:::;;"'~::==:::;==~======:====:::=::;;==:::===World Outlook ===:;:;:;:==;===:=:===== !' Concern Over US-Libyan Relations" ~Llbvan War Tactic by Margy Nigbtingale _.. J' In the aftermath of the U.S. attack on Libya, Although Qadhafi may not be officially link- i notorious Abu Nidal terrorists Americans and Europeans still fear counter- ed to every recent terrorist attack on by Mary Haffenberg fi Americans, he is accused of supporting and o "Qadhafi's foremost ambi- group which was directly retaliation from Colonel Maummat Quadha I U responsible for the Rome and and his terrorist associates. According to a poll training terrorists in other anti-American coun- 4.l tion is [0 dominate and unite ~ Vienna attacks. in a recent issue of Time magazine. 56% of tries. for this, Americans fear the Libyan leader I- the Arab World," states a Li- "By providing material to Americans believe the U.S. retaliation will help and other fanatics of the world who do not byan Sanctions Report by the U.S. Bureau of Public Affairs. terrorist groups which attack deter future terrorist attacks on Americans, as hesitate to kill innocent people in pursue of The violence, the terrorism U.S. citizens, Libya has engag- opposed to 84'70 of Britons who believe the political recognition or statement. ed in armed aggression against U.S. raid will increase the likelihood of terrorist Government officials, journalists, pro- and continual threats by Libya on U.S. citizens has the U.S. under established attacks on Britain. fessors, students, and tourists abroad are in- principles of international law, Although most Americans support the Presi- creasingly vulnerable to terrorist attacks. As a reasonabl yb ecome a growing just as if he had used its own dent's action, there 'is uncertainty about the result, many American professors and students concern in American society. Colonel Muammar Qadhafi armed forces." SAYS WHO? long term effects on future U.S. foreign rela- attending International Universities have It is still uncertain where tions and Americans' safety around the world returned to the United States. seized power in Libya during a military coup in 1969. He has this contingency of violence including Conn. College students planning Likewise, many tourists have cancelled travel been Libya's political leader will lead Libya and the U.S. semesters abroad. plans to Europe and the Middle East. The re- Reagan has taken measures "Unless the situation improves over the sum- cent mid-air bombing of a TWA jet killing four ever since. Qadhafi's objective is to undermine U.S. and other against Libya: the US has mer, I don't see the point of taking any un- Americans and the discovery of a bomb on a Western interests in Third frozen Libyan assets in all US necessary risks," says sophomore Anita woman preparing to board an Israeli EI Al World and Arab countries bank, around the world; Nadelson, who is apprehensive about spending flight at London's Heathrow Airport, have positively linked Libya to a semester in London next fall. convinced enough Americans to avoid interna- because "they get in the way Palestinian terrorist attacks According to President Reagan, Secretary of tional travel altogether. of radical and expansionist such as those at the Vienna State George Shultz, and Defense Secretary U.S. trade conditions with Libya and other goals," states the report. anti-American Arab states will presumably In a June 1984 speech, and Rome airports, and most Casper Weinberger, the April 14 air raid on Qadhafi told a Libyan au- recently, militarily attacked Libya was justified. The U.S. officials claim worsen due to the Arab terrorist attacks and the U.S. retaliation. In March of 1982, Reagan im- direnee t h' at, 'We are capable Tripoli and Benghazi. they had substantial evidence linking Quadhafi posed an embargo on Libyan oil and curbed ex- of exporting.terrorism . to t h e There are many questions to the bombing of the West Berlin discoteque, heart of America." still unanswered surrounding La Belle, on April 5 in which an American ports of American technology. Terrorists, On January II, 1986, the Qadhafi: What will Qadhafi soldier was killed and 250 others injured. however, do not use sophisticated f-III's and laser-guided bombs, such as the weapons used S·emor ai id e to Col. Qadhafi do next? Does he have an Officials also claim Libya was linked to the reportedly stated, "Libya will ulterior motive for uniting the December terrorist attacks on airports in Rome in the U.S. raid. Instead, the fatal damage is usually caused by explosives or guns. attempt to assassinate. Reagan Arab countries and becoming and Vienna in which twenty people were killed. if the U.S. attacks it." a major world power that In their opinion, these we~e blatant anti- As long as rebels and nationalists continue In response to LIbyan. ag- would rival the US and the American attacks justifying military retalia- their battles for liberation or recognition, the gression, President Reagan USSR? Does he have any tion. war of terrorism will continue. While the U.S. stated at the January 7 news other reasons for such violent Critics question the effectiveness of the U.S. and Israel maintain close ties, fierce anti- conference, "Qadhafi and attacks on the US, besides the attack on Libya in deterring terrorism. The American sentiment and action from Arab other Libyan officials have US tabloids answer that he is bodies of three western journalists were found states such as Libya, Syria, and lran can be ex- pubJically admitted. that the simply insane? To date, the shot to death in Lebanon two days after the pected. Libyan Government has public can only speculate what U.S. raid. In addition, nearly 250 employees of The U.S. may have satisfied its growing im- abeted and supported the Quadafi will do next. He is not the U.S. embassy in Khartoum, Sudan have patience and frustration with terrorism by strik- telling anyone. been evacuated since the shooting of an official ing hack militarily at Libya, but the long term there. effects remain to be seen. ~flit~pf ~ COl~l'I'e51:,erVK:e Libyan Students In US

by Jessiea Snyder Graham, director of Foreign "We have two, and they're Student Advising at Colorado not talking to anyone," is how State University, where a Li- a woman answered the phone byan student was shot in at the University of 1980-allegedly by a hit squad Colorado's International Stu- out to punish opponents of dent Center last week. Moammar Qadhafi The "two" they had were "They (CSU's eight Li- Libyan students. byans) are Ph.d. students and And by 3 p.m. on the day are concerned about getting after the American bombing their research and their of Libya, phone-weary staf- class work done," Graham fers no longer bothered to wait reports. to be asked the question they had None of the Libyan students answered too many times that Graham knows has asked for day: "Do you have any li- help or security, though they byan students we can talk to?" have asked that their names Meanwhile at Miami-Dade not be given out to r Community College, televi- anyone-friend or foe. sion camera crews prowled the More visible, however, were campus, and Miami Herald American students reporters stopped students to demonstrating their support or ask if they even remotely knew opposition to the American a Libyan. military attack. vocal-group of 15 "Students Unlike the 1979 hostage reporters who would love to As the nation's press In Boulder, anti-war ac- for Biblical Government" car- crisis, when Iranian students talk to them." descended on college cam- tivists held a candlelight vigil ried an American flag, sang had to report their presence to puses in search of the Libyan on campus and paraded to the "America the Beautiful" and authorities, Libyan students students' perspective, its downtown post office, exhor- proclaimed their opposition to can choose to keep to quarry stayed out of sight and ting people to withhold their ~'liberal mind rot." themselves. administrators threw a protec- taxes, due that day, to protest At least one Libyan And most have, says tive blanket of confidentiality the American bombing. graduate student watched Charlene Schmalt, a foreign over the handful of Libyans And at the University of quietly from the side, says student advisor at the Univer- still studying here. Missouri-Columbia, both fac- sociology student Carla sity of Michigan. Some Libyan students fear tions stood their ground on the Weitzel, a friend of the HI haven't seen one in about they are being watched by central pathway through cam- graduate. a year," she says of the three fellow countrymen, their pus-much to the interest of Weitzel, who demonstrated Libyans studying there. American friends say. television crews and onlookers with the Peace Network, says Counselors at the University Though none have com- in the nearby library. her Libyan friend "doesn't of Southern California also plained of personal harass- On the left, a Peace Net- believe in what Qadhafi does report they have not heard from ment, friends and advisors say work of about 65 students car- any more than I believe in any of their nine Libyan some Libyan students fear ried pickets reading "Stop what Reagan does." students-four undergrad- their families could have been Reagan's Terroism" and HIn But the Libyan student fears uates and five graduates-in caught in the bombing. the name of democracy, stop publicly airing his views several months. "They just want to keep a "because he knows he's being the bombing." "But if they do call in II low profile," says James And on the right, a watched (by fellow coun- says USC administrator De'b- smaller-but more trymen)," Weitzel relates. bie Hight,' 'we have a list of News South Africa: Black Opposition by Peter Milburn movements through rules of a South Africa, America sud- Themba Vilakazi spoke in system defined so that most denly becomes very pacifist." the Ernst commons room of blacks cannot avoid them. The U.S. claims to be suppor- the Blaustein Humanities Last year there were 200,000 ar- ting democracy in Nicaragua Center on Wednesday, April rests on pass-related offenses. and Angola, he continued, but 23. Mr. Vilakazi is a member "We are subject to laws of it won't aid blacks fighting for of the African National Con- white people that can only be freedom in South Africa. gress which is the principle broken by black people," said "Why do you think black opposition group to the Mr. Vilakazi. democracy is good for you and white minority government in "The pain and suffering is not for us ... are we expected South Africa. The African Na- not only limited to the killing to accepted less?" tional Congress (ANC) was that we at least used to see on "We are told the Sullivan banned in 1960, and for this television ... it is much more Principles have the ability to Undergraduate Alumni Board. Photo: Jennifer Caulfield. reason, Vilakazi was exiled subtle," he continued. There improve the situation of from South Africa in 1965. is hunger, and also the blacks in South Africa," he The event was sponsored by separating of families required said. Less than one percent .Undergraduate SGA, SOAR and Dean Ather- by certain jobs. however, of South African ton's Office. After criticism for the blacks are govered by the South Africa is divided into Christian Church, the South codes. The real problem with Alumni Board Organized two parts, Vilakazi said. African government changed a the Sullivan Principles is that Eighty percent of the land is law mandating that all black they do not address the fun- by Cynthia Fazzari designated for the use of workers in the white zones damental demands of the Assistant News Editor and year by knowing their whites, while the remaining could not commute home. The black protestors. Blacks are The newly organized class color, logo and banner.' thirteen percent is for the use actual consequences however, not demanding that living con- Undergraduate Alumni Board said Tammy Brown, assistant of blacks. of this apparent concession ditions be improved, but that is meeting the double director of the alumni office The South African govern- were that workers had to take blacks be given their political challenge of unifying the and adviser to the UAB. ment has also sub-divided the buses which bought them rights. classes and creating a link bet- I The UAB will be defined in black lands into ten so-called home about midnight and American investment, ween students and alumni 1 the C-book as 'a student run "tribal homelands" which picked them up again at six Vilakazi said, is actually one through contact with the I board devoted to the stimula- were supposed to correspond o'clock in the morning, leav- of the major forces which Alumni Association. I tion of undergraduate interest to the ten black ethnic groups ing no time except to sleep. block reform. Corporations 'The UAB wants to create in the process of the college that exist in South Africa. Addressing the issues of provide the technology, and awareness of the Alumni and the Alumni Association. "This is an attempt to divide divestiture, Vilakazi explained income to the South African Association before students ,It is also dedicated to the and rule," said Vilakazi. The that the ANC had attempted government. graduate so that as alums they heightening feelings of loyalty South African government peaceful change from 1912 Computer systems, such as can stay informed about and I and class unity as well as wanted to separate the blacks when it was founded, until IBM's, are used to keep track become actively involved in fellowship between the college and divide them so that they 1960 when it was banned. But of all the passbook violations the college,' said Senior Jim , and alumni.' could control them more easi- this approach, he said, "has and other information that the Greenberg, former president The idea of creating an ly. .. gotten us nothing, not even police use to restrict blacks. of the board. Iundergraduate board To enforce the segregation, friends. " Furthermore, American com- Since its formation in Ideveloped from

!.. News -:,1======::::::=::::::::::::::===::======:==,======;,Handicapped Faci/ities B GLAD Week Sponsored By : Fund Update Gay/Straight/Bi Alliance I with Persons of Other Sexual Harvey Milk. On Tuesday, '.I by Cynthia Fazzari by Julie Bolu. Assis .... t N.... Ed,'tor Th G /S . h / . Orientations." On Monday, May 6th, Becky Shuster will • e ay t r arg t BI May 5th, members of the speak on "Building Bridges: Alliance will be sponsoring Alliance will be giving ouf trustees since the fund is not a Toward Mutually Empower- As their senior gift, the class Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian flowers at the Post Office for priority of the administration, ing Relationships between of 1985 established a Han- Awareness Days. B. GLADays interested students and faculty I am sure work will begin on Women and Men of All Sexual dicap Facilities Fund for im- are dedicated this year in and all other members of the the fund,' said Kaplin. Orientations." A reception proving the accessibility of the memory of a special parent Caus and Kaplin are con- college community to wear in and dance will follow. campus and allowing alums to whose acceptance and support sidering short term objectives; support of freedom of choice Please check The Com- contribute specifically for this gives us hope for a more in love/lifestyle. such as the improvement or municator for a complete purpose. Due to limited com- understanding future. moving of handicapped park- Films will be shown listing of time and place infor- munication between the class On Sunday, May 4th, a ing spaces and the installation mation. All members of the and the college, however, the fireside forum will be held on throughout the day, including of a ramp at the back entrance two foreign films, Entre Nous college community and public money has yet to be used. of the Cummings Art Center. campus to discuss "Sharing and Another Country, and a are encouraged to attend these I I was encouraged that an Differences: Communicating A long term goal is to make documentary, The Time. of events. Come as you are. institution of the school had one dorm, which is not being taken some of the burden of considered as part of the making the campus accessible school's renovation plans, ac- off my shoulders, but it seems Chu Tenure Denial cessible. to have fallen on deaf ears,' continuedfrom page one 'It would have been much said Senior John Sharon. easier to give something tangi- claimed Chu lacked "critical the individual faculty member Johnson also disavowed the Class President Eric Kaplin ble, but my class didn't want analysis" and "insights of- must be respected." view that the tenure refusal of originally wanted to put the to do that. Our gift will have a fered into Chinese literature. II Johnson also said that when Chu and Deredita, both $2,200 towards the Blaustein long range effect,' said tenure is being considered, language professors, Humanities Center. Since it Kaplin. Henry Kuo, Chairman of primary emphasis is put on an represented the College's After Sharon graduates, he was already in the process of the Chinese Department, said individual's teaching ability. diminishing commitment to would not only like to see the being renovated, which re-' that Chu is "an excellent "If the teaching won't have a foreign languages. fund become a reality, but qui red the college to follow teacher, " "most competent dramatic effect on students, "Look at (the Blaustein would also like to see more state requirements for building and reliable;" that she is "ver- then it isn't the kind of Humanities Center); I have bl- handicapped students at Con- accessibility, he postponed the satile" and "ideal for the teaching that is appropriate ed and died for that building. necticut College. 'If more implementation of the fund. department." Kuo praised here at Connecticut College," We just received a $100,000 disabled students could 'The seniors established the Chu's scholarship saying she said Johnson. grant for the most modern ph ysically attend Conn, there fund so that it would not be. displayed "boundless energy" equipment we can put into is no doubt in my mind that swallowed by the college in in "scholastic activities," "at- ."But that alone is not that language lab." they would,' Sharon said. overall improvement,' tending conferences," and enough because (the teaching) Students, however, remain 'The school should supply the Margaret Watson, Dean of "publishing articles." Fur- will probably not survive at unconvinced. A group of opportunity to the handicap- Students, said. thermore Chu had numerous that level of vitality for forty about twenty language ped students and allow able- letters of recommendation years. That is one of the students protested the 'With the $30 million col- , bodied students to be exposed from respected scholars in reasons for stressing scholar- dismissals of the professors by lege campaign, which to their way of life. I ship. " picketing in front of Fanning distracted from the fund, com- 'John made us realize the Chinese and Asian Studies. This explanation, however, Hall last Tuesday. Fliers, ex- ing to a close; with more atten- importance of accessibility,' pressing their concerns were tion from me; and with Young said Caus. 'I don't think we has not satisfied critics of In an interview last Mon- Chu's tenure denial who point distributed to passersby, in- Alumni Trustee Sonia Caus will remain passive even after day, the Dean of the Faculty, cluding Dean Joan King and acting as a liaison with the he graduates.' to her many published articles, R. Francis Johnson, was asked conferences she has attended, Dean Johnson. why Chu was denied tenure in and other scholastic When contacted last week, spite of the positive evidence achievements as evidence of Chu said, "I don't think the presented. Johnson declined excellent scholarship. problem is just denying to give the exact reasons, but In accordance with pro- language professors tenure; it said, "they (students) must cedure, Chu was given four is denying tenure for superior learn that such assessments are professors. " matters of judgement. "One weeks to prepare her objec- As the tenure cases for Chu would have to conclude that tions to a negative tenure and Deredita near their resolu- someone viewed the evidence recommendation. These ob- tion, debate is certain to inten- differently than the way Mr. jections have now been sify. The final decision in both Kuo or the Chinese Student cases will be later this month presented to the same commit w Advisory Board viewed it." tee which made the original when the Board of Trustees Johnson concluded his answer decision. will vote on them. Dean by stating, "faculty members Johnson was asked if the are not tenured by popular When asked if the commit- trustees have ever voted vote. " tee would be biased in viewing against the president's recom- BIOGRAPHIES are being featured at the Bookstore and we have col- Johnson said the Advisory the case again, Johnson said, mendation and his reply was, orful profiles from Catherine the Great to Katherine Hepburn, and Committee reports only to the from Charles Darwin to Charlie Brown. Peter Manso has written on "I won't accept the term 'bias- "not in my memory." It ap- Maller, His Life and Times that Time Magazine calls ". .. grand president, not to the rest of the ed'-I think they are ex- pears that the final decision gossip, a sort of portable Hamptons, Everyman's own private literary college community. He stated perienced having seen it once now rests with President soiree." This is Maller in the words of famous and Infamous people that "the right to privacy of before." who have known him. On a somewhat quieter scale is Memories of Oakes Ames. the Future poems by Margaret GIbson. SUbtitled The Daybooks of Tina Modottl the writer refers to this not as a history or biography, but as an "Indirect translation of the life of Tina Modott!." Gibson is writer-in-residence at Phillips, Andover and began thinking about WE WANT TO KNOW writing a book about Modo«' while working In the Puerto Aican corn- munlty of New London. What she has produced through her poetry is a moving and realistic telling of the life of this photographer/political W,e, Editorial staff of The College Voice are interested in the opi- activist. From the CHILDREN'SCORNER, Mltsumasa Anno's book, nions of our readers concerning our efforts to serve them thus far. Socrates and the Three Pigs combines a nicely illustrated version of the familiar story with an Introduction to the ideas underlying com- Please help us establish a standard of quality for next year's binatorial analysis. The text is by Tuyosl Mori. newspaper by responding to any or all of the following questions: SENIORS Caps and gowns are In... please come and be measured early to be 1.Comment on the overall quality of the newspaper. sure you get your size. They are lor purchase only and the entire ensemble Is $19.30 (tax included) and gowns are on stage in the 2. What would you like to see more of? Bookstore. CONGRATULATIONS 3. What would you like to see less of? 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News Weight Maintenance its extreme, this psychological to the development of by Fred McKeehan, M.D. compulsion to diet can dangerous impairment of With millions of the world's developed into anorexia ner- physiological functions, an people facing starvation, it is vosa, a serious, sometimes life upsetting of electrolyte levels paradoxical that one of the threatening condition, in of the blood, erosion of the major health risk factors in the which a person's weight may teeth from gastric acids, and United States is obesity. We drop to such a low level that impaired strength, endurance, have an estimated 34 million bodily defenses are impaired and reflexes. overweight men and women. and cardiac failure my The correct and safe pro- In addition to the health develop. cedure for controlling obesity problems inherent in the A person who may, in fact, involves tipping the balance have been overweight between caloric intake and obesity itself, there is a strong Photo by: Jennifer Caulfield. correlation of obesity with sometime in the past, may energy expenditure, so that I Father Lawrence La Pointe. hypertension, diabetes, car- develop a self-image of being there is a gradual, but sustain- diovascular disease, arthritis, over-weight which is so strong ed loss of weight. It is essential LaPointe Replaces Robb and a variety of other diseases. that they are still motivated by that a well-balanced diet be The commendable desire to the strong urge to lose weight maintained, to insure against by Alexandra Stoddard He was ordained in Norwich, avoid these conditions, as well long after any excess fat has nutritional deficiencies. A David Robb, Chaplain at Connecticut at St. Patrick's as the natural desire to have a vanished. Anyone with limitation of intake to about Connecticut College will leave Cathedral in 1970. He has slender, attractive body, has anorexia nervosa needs close 1200 calories, combined with a to go on a sabbatical next year been involved in several other produced a whole new group medical and psychological systematic exercise program and will be replaced by Father parishes in Baltimore, of health problems created by supervision until their weight will achieve this goal. Larry LaPointe. Maryland and around Con- ill-advised methods of trying is stabilized in a safe range. A simple, safe, and effective Father LaPointe is very well- necticut, and is presently to maintain an ideal weight, or A more common, but still diet can be obtained at the Stu- liked among the students at Diocesan Director of Campus quite commonly, a less than dangerous method of keeping dent Health Service. Granted, Connecticut, and respected by Ministry, Norwich Diocese of ideal weight. weight down involves such ac- it.is not an easy thing to ac- his colleagues. He has been the the Roman Catholic church. The pathological tivities as resorting to complish, but if your weight is Campus minister at the college As acting Chaplain at mechanisms of maintaining vomiting, laxatives, diet pills, enough above your ideal since 1979. Conn., LaPointe will be low weights are most often or diuretics. When these ac- weight to be a health risk fac- Caroline Samsen directly responsible for the seen in young women involved tivities are combined with tor, you are advised to start on '87- "Father Larry is a ! supervision and direction of in dance or such sports as episodes of binge eating, the a safe reduction program, and wonderful man. He under- the Chapel Board, the plann- gymnastics, where the myth is condition is called "bulimia," the younger you are, the easier stands the students very well ing and implementation of all perpetuated that "you can a fairly common illness in the project will be. and is always there for us. His campus weekly worship ser- never be too thin." Carried to young women. This can lead homilies are always great-he vice (currently Sunday Night has the ability to make things Vespers) and of the look bright-when at the times I Theologian In Residence Pro- . Action Forced By Takeover when they're very dark!" I ject. In addition he will reside continuedfrom page one LaPointe received his B.A. ,ove~ t.h~ coordination of the by UMOJA, prior to spring the issue. All that I know and power to fight for our from St. Mary's Seminary an I acttvi u es of all other break. The report explained have heard has come from the freedom". By the end of the University, Baltimore in 1966, denominational ministries at what it is like to be a minority J pro~estors at ~he window. I negotiatic:ms, the students pro- -and his M.S. from John's Conn, as well as participation student at Conn, and outlined realize something has to be ved that It"was true. : Hopkins University in 1976. \ on special issue committees. ways in which the College changed, ". Freshman David The joint statement which could improve minority life. Ashton said. ended the oocupation contain- The suggestions made in the After a lengthy negotiation ed the following provisions: an report later became the process, including a total of affirmative action policy; im- demands of the protestors. three revisions and several plementation of sensitivity 442 Colman St. The day after spring break, concessions, the students at workshops: a minor in Ames replied with a three-page last found the proposal worthy African-American and Black New London letter, sketching the steps of negotiation, At that time African s.tudies by 1988 (a already taken by the College to they invited eight members of total of five courses); a con- meet the needs of minority theSemor Staff into Fanning. ference of Black and Hispanic students. to Iron out the details with scholars to ne held at Connec- Sheila Gallagher, Vice twelve of the protesting ticut College; increasing 442-1283 President of SOAR, called the students. Verbal agreements minority enrollment of each letter, "superficial and inade- were then placed into written class entering by 2 "70 every two We Also Have Coin-Op Car Wash Located quate". She complained that form and submitted to all of years; increase in the Behind Automatic Wash. Coin-Op Open 24 Hours. the letter focused on past the protestors for approval. 1987-1988 budget for Unity Automatic Wash Open 8:30 - 5:30 Daily, achievements rather than The "Statement By Concerned House by 5"70over the previous Friday 'Till 7:00 PM future goals. Students and Senior Staff" year; renovations of Unity "The protest is the students' was SIgned by Ames and the . House will be top priority of attempt to reach the Ad- protestors. the Director of Unity House; ministration. President Ames The four spokespersons questions concerning the got our reports and heard our for the protest, Sheila directorship of the Office of concerns, but failed to res- Gallagher, Richard Green- Minority Student Affairs will ...-.-MURALLO- pond in a meaningful way. We wald, Enk Rosado, and Frank be settled by May 9; the have no place to go. This pro- Tuitt, all agreed that the' Minority Affairs Committee ' test is our last stand," said greatest achievement of the will serve as a planning com- ·AUTO SALES & SALVAGE Frank Tuitt , 1985-1986 presi- protest was the adoption of an mittee; no prosecution or dent of UMOJA. affirmatice action policy to be disciplinary action for the pro- "Students have been implemented by December testers. "One Call Does It All" patronized. The Administra- 31, 1986. The statement ended with tion has been saying things "We are happy. Both the the words, "All who par- 442·4437 just to keep us content. The students and the Administra- ticipated 10 the preparation of protest will lead to action [on non have the same goals 10 this statement have expressed the Administration's part]," mind. We can now leave [Fan- their commitment to its im- said David Flemister, ning], because we are satisfied plement atf on . We gladly 1986-1987 vice president of and have the Administration's acknowledge the gOOd. S.G.A. respect," said Tuitt. which all have brought. "I wish they had publicized Throughout the day the pro- process of preparing tbiJ FOR PARTS FOR USED testors san~. "We have the ment. It -' SEE CARS SEE

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~ ~I Features -:======• :Come['sEye- e'" Bob Barker > Comes On Down .. by Jennifer Scbeller ingroorn gazing at Bob ana rus ..."" At one time or another you contestants, people labeled I watched the Price Is Right, with price tags. harmonizing with Johnny "Hi," I said as I sat down. Olson as he announces from HShh'" I his pulpit, "Donna Marie I interrupted the show case Spicoili, come on down you're show down, the Olympics of the r.ext contestant en the Price Is Right. Both con- Price Is Right!!" The T.V. testants stood behind their camera scans the audience, booths, Leonard and Carol, jerking randomly as if awaiting the prizes. harnessed to the back of a fly, "OUf first show case begins hitting turbulance. There is with ... "says Bob Barker. Former Drug Addict-Dave. Donna, scearning bloody The electronic walls Photo: Caulfield. murder, already sashaying separate, exposing a model. sideways through the seats, ferocioulsy smiling with an un- arms waving as if doing the controllable libido, like a cat Saying 'No' To Drugs butterfly stroke as she Jakes in heat. "Your very own oak her place in contestants row. wood, home installable bar." "I used to think that I only had to cut down counselor but it was still a difficult time. "I I confess to watching many The audience says, on drugs but I really had no control over it. I didn't want to stay at home, I had so much Price Is Right shows, even the "ooooohhh. " had to come to grips with that; I was totally guilt. .. HOUR POWER version for .. And you'll be able to relax powerless. I had to stop," said Dave, a former So Dave entered a drug rehabilitation center marathon bidding addicts. when we send you to Hong drug addict at a Social Awareness forum held where he at first joked with the nurses and Over the years my favorite Kong. on April 23. didn't take it all seriously. Eventually Dave game came to be where one "ooohhhh. " "For a drug addict it is the first drug ex- came to realize his problem and began to build guesses the price of a cheap II And when you return perience that SCrews him up," claims Dave, a new foundation on which to rebuild his life. prize, like Deluxe Turtle Wax. you'll be proud, driving your who today enjoys life and simply declines in- "I had to go to a lot of meetings at the rehab If the bid exceeds the actual very own (sub-compact vitations to situations that involve drugs. But center, but I didn't feel like I belonged there. price the Swiss mountain mustard yellow) Chevette." before Dave took on such a positive attitude, he Finally, I started to realize that drugs and climber-a paper figure with The models squirm, flirting underwent a period of drug abuse, causing alcohol played a big part in my life. I used an ice axe in one hand and a with the car, petting it with many personal problems, until he came to the drugs all the time; 1 didn't wait for a reason or a coiled rope in the other, begins their red nails. Carol likes the painful realization that he had a drug problem. feeling. Ijust did it so I eventually lost my feel- yodeling hysterically, ascen- prizes, bidding $25,000. Upon entering Tufts his freshman year, Dave ing to do anything." ding a paper mache mountain, ,. And our next show case up became involved with the "bad crowd" and Today Dave goes to meetings regularly, reaJJy just an elaborate for bids," entering stage left realized he felt most comfortable with people "Meetings are really important for maintaining number scale), stopping at the another model, driving a involved in drugs. "I became a drugstore more sobriety and cleanliness." amount of dollars over bid. I miniature train, displays, or less. Soon I started to run around all day try- At the half-way and three-quarters way have witnessed the yodelers "Your very own antique bath ing to payoff the people I had to payoff. houses' meetings he attended after the rehab death on many occasions as he tub. This jem is deep, comfor- Gradually my life became more unmanageable center. Dave met many people who were ex- toppled over the summit table and luxurious." The and I started flunking out of school." periencing the same thing. Besides controlling because of the stupidity of the 1100r spins, a flashing panel Things became worse after lying to his his drug problem Dave realized another impor- contestant. rises and a television sits on a parents about how well he was doing in school. tant thing about rehabilitation. "People have Some of the objects.like the pedestal. "You'll also want to In actuality he was on academic probation and to experience some pain or external problems 13 oz. bags of Roasted un- relax in front of your 90 inch he was kicked out of his dorm for dealing co- before they realize they have a problem." salted Pistachio Nuts or screen, digital command T. V. caine. Dave has been clean for thirty-five months to Chinese Mineral Nail Polish and your new speed boat." "I had to either runaway or borrow from my date. He doesn't get urges for drugs anymore remover .are difficult to price. Out jets the boat right on the parents to payoff my debts. Ismoked dope dai- because he has relearned how to have fun from It is also difficult to sym- model's heels. Leonard bids ly so I lost my ability to function; I couldn't therapy. More importantly, he didn't alienate $21,000. pathize with the contestant. talk to people anymore and I became very in- his old crowd of friends, he simply declines in- "The actual retail price of Imagine yourself on stage, troverted. It was a horrible existence." vitations to use drugs. According to Dave, "As your show case ... " Bob spits along side Bob, with seconds Upon partial realization of his drug problem, long as you are in the proper state of mind, you into his elongated Tootsie Pop to price Princess Rug Cleaner, , Dave willingly went to a drug went to a drug can go anywhere. You just say no." a gourmet vegetable juicer and microphone, and addresses a life supply of Tuna fish, both players. The word ~ while millions chant, $5.50, OVER, lights up on both . $2.79, higher, lower." The bid booths, meaning that they could determine your future. have both bid way over the ac- Are Dr. Shol Pine Scent arch tual retail price. The theme A Letter To the The Community supports $2.59 or 3.23? Are song begins, the camera his and her matching Sterling focuses, scanning the au- On behalf of the concerned table and growing experience for Silver Steak knives higher or dience, while each person tries students who occupied Fanning all who attend and will attend in lower than a pogo-stick? And waving home to Mom, and the Hall on Thursday, we would like you thought S.A.T.'s were credits.random white stripes, the future. overwhelming! blur the screen signaling the to thank all those in the Com- We regret that we inconvinienc- The other day a few end. Iwalked away with relief, munity who supported us. ed anyone. We know we did af- students lounged in the liv- content with the simplicity of It is very important to those in- eating a pita and cheese sand- fect people, some people who are wich for lunch. volved in Unity House, SOAR, not involved in any decision mak- and the ot~er groups and in- ing process. dividuals tHat participated, to Again, thank you to everyone know people were sensitive and who helped us. SOMETHING aware of our struggle to make Connecticut College a comfor- Concerned Students . . The Basket Mystique arrives on campus .... Not Flowers .... Not Fruits .... but ...... Uniquely Filled Baskets • Exam Care PKkage Jrom S10 , Good Luck Class of 86 : :::ih~YDay ~. ~ 0 • Graduation ~ut from Deliver-UPS Call 887·5413 ~~ti,q~~ MYSTIC PUBLICA TIONS each Basket artfully designed, fiI ~ .~ creativity /illed, truly personal, ., quality printing • design • typesetting • camera work elegant imaginative, outrageous «) 11 Muchanls Ave., Tartvlll~,cr. d alwQys helping the VOICE,find something .. . News .Barbara Gurwitz Remembered Barbara Gurwitz, class of semester in Rome to continue '87, died unexpectedly on her studies in Italian culture. Tuesday night, April 29, while Barbara's fun ural will be - at an awards dinner at the ~ held Tuesday, May 6 in American University of Rome Worcester, Massachusetts. A where she was studying for the memorial service will also be semester. As was consistent held at the College next week. with all her efforts, she had A scholarship fund to honor just received an award for and remember her has been outstanding scholarship from established. Donations in her the program she had com- memory may be sent to the pleted the previous day. Bar- Barbara E. Gurwitz Memorial bara was an Anthropology Fund in care of the Develop- major and an Italian minor; ment Office. she was spending the Spring Aids Students Would Remain On Own Protest Ends. Photo: Caulfield. by Heidi Sweeney recommended not to publicize If a Conn student were to AIDS cases. But if an AIDS contract AIDS, the student patient were sexually pro- would have to deal with it on miscuous, McKeehan said, own. No set policy exists at "We'd take a stand." Conn to help the patient, McKeehan claimed that no dispel AIDS myths or calm the AIDS cases have occurred at parents of other students. Conn "as far as I know." The American College Although AIDS can only be Health Association (ACHA) caught through blood transfu- has a national committee 0"0 sions and sexual contact, AIDS, but that committee has AIDS phobia could make the yet to publish an AIDS social repercussions for an guideline report. Campus AIDS victim traumatic. Chris Doctor Frederick McKeehan Frey, '86, one of the leaders of explained that ACHA was go- the Gay Straight Alliance, ing to present its report this feels that ignorant social past March but instead it plans hysteria would make life for a to present it within a month or victim pure hell. He depicted a two. May 28, ACHA will have scenario of hysterical parents an "AIDS on the College calling the school and students Campus" colloquium, and a ostracizing the victim. "We Reporter follows President Ames and Dean Photo; !;,l1ulfield. tape of that colloquium will be must have a way to control the available at school next fall. mayhem," said Frey. Although the College's ACHA has advised colleges. counseling service does not Deredita Tenure Denial not to adopt any specific have a set AIDS policy it AIDS policies until its report it would counsel AIDS victims continuedjrom page one out. ACHA has advised all on an individual basis. "A member of the Commit- consideration to the report of , high-handed and educational- colleges to "play it cool, keep Frey believes that if an tee reaffirms the minority the Advisory Committee, and Ily short-sighted administra- people enrolled and or AIDS case on campus was judgement 0f April 17, 1984 I also study all the materials in I tion, which over the last three employed." Since AIDS is not made public at Conn, bedlam (letter of the Advisory Com- the candidates' tunure file. academic years has deliberate- highly contagious, ACHA has would occur. mittee to President Ames), in- After first studying your case ·Iy thrashed three departments dicating that evidence about for tenure, as presented by of foreign language. Don't ask Mr. Deredita's teaching war- your department and then by .rne what their motive is for rants granting of tenure, and you in early 1984, I was not I downgrading successful of May 22, 1985 (letter of the persuaded that your teaching I departments such as Chinese, z Advisory Committee to Presi- met our standards for tenure. i French, and Hispanic Studies. o I In any case, this policy is CI) dent Ames), stating that the Neither the review in which the preponderant teaching ratings members of your department ! covert, it has never been ....'"« are 'very good' and spoke to the Advisory Com- authorized by the faculty. And >- 'excellent,' that he conveys his mittee nor the most recent I regrettably, the majority of -c'" knowledge in well-organized review in which you addressed i the members of the faculty o courses and is uncommonly some of that testimony have Advisory Committee have lent provided the new evidence that themselves to his betrayal of ~ generous in helping students outside class ... The alumni would enable me to draw a dif- the faculty's trust," said Not inat ha~ri responses confirm his fine ferent conclusion." I Deredita. the other hand! .. teaching ... He certainly " ... 1 thought," said , The Advisory Committee A~dif you've 'Jof should be granted tenure ... " Deredita. "Connecticut Col- /members are: Marion E. ; a~othen.loman in il read the minority opinion. lege was better than the treat- [Doro, Chairperson; Paul Fell; ment its administration had June Macklin; Helen Reeve; -I You're dOJmeat! In another letter to 1ft. Deredita, dated April 24, given me. I was wrong. That and Thomas Havens, who 1986, Ames clarified the denial was wishful thinking. The .reportedly did not participate C of tenure, "In reaching a quality of Connecticut College in the last review of the ...' tenure decision, I give careful has been cheapened by its Deredita case. ! THAMES LANDING College Pro 'serving fresh Painters seafood daily' OYSTER· Earn $5-7 per hour Painting Houses this Term Papers HOUSE 2 capt.in', W.lk summer. Positions open New london. CT 06320 throughout New England ~ Word Processed/Proofread/Copied (203) 442·3158 Aprentlceshlp' Will 'Ia·':,·.. ~. .-' : train you. 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CoCo BeauxPer/arm in Harkness Chapel. Photo by: John Scullin. Co Co Beaux' Hits High Notes by Melinda Fee received a burst of applause and laughter from With all the unabashed ridiculousness of the the female members in the crowd while the men Co Co Beaux there is some seriousness. The sat silently and awkwardly still. Their set con- group of 15 men were able to excite and at times tinued with "Under The Boardwalk," "Can sadden the audience. Under the direction of You Hear Me?" by Yaz; "Old Cape Cod;" and junior Paul Smith the Co Co Beaux has earned "Come Go With Me." high praise, admiration, and respect for their Just as the tempo of the concert began to polished productions. Their most recent perfor- wane John Sharon added some humor, which mance of Saturday, April 26 was no exception. was well-received, with a joke mocking Dean Connecticut College's fourth annual spring Atherton. Its moral being. "Sport cars are red. concert, Spring Harmonies, brought a large Campus safety is blue. If you give me a ticket, crowd to Harkness Chapel filling it to capacity. ('II fire you." John Sharon, as master of ceremonies, im- But fun and laughs were already on their way mediately humored the audience with his sharp as the Co Co Beaux made their entrance down wit. The program included, besides the Co Co the aisle on roller skates while singing" Rolling Beaux, the Connecticut College Conn Chords On A River." Soloist Paul Smith, a superb and Shwiffs. Brown University's Brown Der- tenor, captivated the audience in a somber bies, and Wheaton College's Wheaton Whims. "Solitude." Chris Rempfer continued with the The Conn Chords, comprised of II women, comic old time Co Co Beaux favorite, "Where began Iheir set with "Boogie-Woogie Bugle Did You Prep?" Boy," followed by "Lullaby of Birdland" "You can throwaway your worries, girls. which was proceeded by an hysterical introduc- There's no one here but men!", the group en- tion making fun of Conn's 75th Anniversary thusiastically exclaimed in "Men, Men, Men, and "chowder," no, charter day celebration, Men," a song in tribute to the infinite love of by group member Karen Moran. Sarah Hutter one Co Co Beaux to another. Chris Rempfer, enchanted the audience with her solo in "The once again, shined in "Sha Boom - Life Could Lion Sleeps Tonight," even with the con- Be A Dream" as did Carlos Garcia in "Lean spicuous lion slippers which Karen Moran per- On Me." After their final piece, "A Parting suaded her to wear. For their encore the Conn Blessing," to Co Co Beaux received an ex- Chords continued to charm the audience with pected standing ovation. the jovial favorite, "The Beer Song." The Schwiffs performed, "Bright Lights," The Brown Derbies' set included "Oh, Dad- "Snap, Crackle, Pop," and "I Get No Kick dy Get Your Baby Out of Yale," "Count Down From Champagne." One Shwiff declared that Michael Parent, Storyteller. To Love." "Stray Cat Strut," and "Cool it she didn't want to be a lawyer, a doctor, or Down." The group distinguishes itself for its president of the United States, she just wanted combination of individual character voices. to be an "Older Girl." Stacy Sibley brightened Although their voices are not as smooth or the group, particularly with her solo in "Black developed as those of the CoCo Beaux, particular- Coffee in Bed." Graduate Linda Mileski joined the group for their encore, "Skidmarks on My ly in the tenor section, their comic composition !;;;?;;;} ~~~ of disco and rap was hilarious. Heart. " ;~~~~u~~:~?,;:}~~U~~~~~I~lr~·: One of the weaker groups, The Wheaton Although all five groups were entertaining, Whims, were nervous, uncomfortable, and ex- the Co Co Beaux was the paragon of outstan- tremely conservative. The arrangements were ding talent. They have earned a reputation for ~ ~~ELEf~ ~ simple and their voices weak. When they impeccable voice quality, dynamic and en- declared that" A Good Man Is Hard To Find" joyable performances, and an extensive score ~ ~ ~ ORIGINALL YBUILT IN t 790 Q.. ~ of energetic and emotional vocal variations. at Wheaton, Brown, as well as Conn they I ~~.i.;:f A Colonial Tavern ~I'\. ~} Storytelling Festival Features ~~. PURVEYORS ~~ ~._~ OF FINE·- 'Growing Up' f~ FOOD & SPIRITS; F other major storytelling festival were award-winning, Alexandra Stoddard festivals. His repertoire in- metal mask-maker/storyteller ~ ~ f.2 Michael Parent, a nationally cludes the French-Canadian Suzanne Benton, Len Cabral known storyteller opened the tales he grew up with, Native of the Providence, Rhode ~ AMERICAN GUINESS Connecticut Storytelling American legends and "stories Island Spellbinders, Renate f.} Festival, held at Connecticut of ordinary people." Schneider of the Groton Tale- i ENGLISH BASS ALE f College on Friday, May 2 in The annual Connecticut Spinners, Connie Rockman Oliva Hall with a performance Storytelling Festival at Con- and Barbara Reed. for children, entitled GROW- necticut College is founded ~ '"", ,:s~~~,~ ING UP. and directed by Barbara Reed The festival was sponsored Parent, an artist who com- of the Education Department i by Connecticut College, along bines both juggling and play- with the support of the Con- ~ • "OVERLOOKINGNEW LONDON'S HISTORIC WAT~:;:ON~" t~ and is going into its fifth year. ing the guitar with his necticut Commission on the The special feature at this ~...;.- PRIVATE PARTYFAClLlTtES A\'AtLABLE I VISA ,I ~ storytelling, has performed in year's festival was the sign Arts and the Armington Social over twenty states, and per- language done by Bernard Values Fund. The festival con- forms regularly at the Bragg, deaf co-founder of the cluded on Saturday May 3, s1;1 443-9599 11I1f.2 ;-~ III HANK STREET - l':lrkin~ In KO'dI" NEW LONDON ~-:. Smithsonian Museum in National Theatre of the Deaf, with a storytelling concert for Washington, D.C., the Na- and actor-playwrite John Bas- adults called Memories and :'~;i~;(~;~~;;:~;i~;~~;i~;~~;~~;; ': tional Storytelling Festival in inger, from Middletown. Imagtnlngs , by Micheal I Jonesborough, Tennessee, and Other storytellers at the Parent. ======:: Arts & Entertainment Modern Futurists Gain Popularity Cannibals Bite 3: Rebekah Kowal history books because it can't be bought or sold 'US Charts by Liz Sc:broed~r ...• "I don't see much difference between a per- in galleries. t I introduction on "Don't Ask ~ formance and a book, since they are similar in The Franklin Furnace originated out of the England seems to produce Me To Choose" sounds like ... intent," said Martha Wilson, the founder and need to record and collect performance art "oc- an endless stream of new the Jackson -5's "I Want You director of the Franklin Furnace, a perfor- curences." Currently houses more than 18,000 music bands, some of whom i Back", while the guitar on mance art Hgallery." A book is a static thing items that were mainly published after 1960 in have lhe talent and luck to "Move to Work" sounds like that sits on a shelf until you open it and begin _ the form of books, magazines, audio tapes, make it big in the United the recent release from Katrina reading, which is really a performance in which records and Flexidiscs. States. Fine Young Canibals is and the Waves, "Walking on you imagine what is happening. A performance Wilson and her followers say they think per- one such group. their debut Sunshine" . also uses visual images and words as tools to formance art is the answer to a question that album of the same name is a combination of dance and "Funny How love Is" is a communicate an idea. t I has plagued the modern art world: That is, slower song featuring a Performance arts is becoming an increasingly "Who is the appropriate audience for art?" slow tracks that shows a ver- beautiful acoustic guitar ac- publicized movement due to its adaptability to By producing mass-media documentation of sitility in style seldomly found companiment and a great sax- performances and making them available at a in new bands. the mass media. ophone interlude. "Couldn't A genre. that combines comedy, dance, low cost to consumers they say they hope to A good part of the group's Care More" is a modern ren- theater, video, music, t'happenings" art and reach the public en-mass. original sound can be at- dition of the 1950's style mixed-media, performances art reaches out to Last weekend marked a climax towards this tributed to its lead singer, similar to that of "Freddie My the public sector through movies, music videos goal. Roland Gift, who has the in- Love". and records and supplements these forms with While the Franklin Furnace celebrated its teresting ability to modulate Fine Young Canibals also 10th anniversary. "Home of the Brave," the intensity of his voice in live performances. produce their own rendition of Because performance art is directly related to Laurie Anderson's first movie opened in New mid-line. Andy Cox is ex- Elvis Presley's "Suspicious technology in the communications medium, its York and Jo Harvey Allen, a "star" from West cellent on both electric and acoustic guitars, and David Minds", which includes Texas presented her one woman show II As it is performers are called "stars" rather than "ar- background vocals from the tists." These "stars" owe their beginnings to in Texas" at the Dance Theater Workshop. Steele demonstrates his talents on bass, piano and keyboards. former lead singer of Bronski the Italian Futurist movement of the early 20th "Art stars" arenot only receiving attention "Johnny Come Home" has Beat. It is musically just as century. in New York "Live from Off Center" an avant- received the most airplay sine good as the original, but it "In 1910 they (the futurist artists) went to the garde television program for example, is being the album's release. -lt is a does not sound right sung by top of the clock tower in Venice and threw distributed to stations nationwide. great dance track, due to the anyone other than Presley. 800,000 copies of their manifesto 'Against The historical and theoretical significance of performance art will be answered with time. contributions of Martin Parry Fine Young Canibals have Past-Loving Venice' onto the heads of people made a fine debut. They pro- Until the future, these futurists will continue to on drums and Graeme coming out of the church," recounts Wilson. duce a strong sound which is create communications documentations as their Hamilton on muted trumpet. "that was the beginning of performance art, a reminiscent of past styles, but expression inspired by our popular, mass-media "Don't Ask Me to Choose.t, form that has been given short shrift by art at the same time is surprisingly influenced culture. . "Move to Work" and "Time Isn't Kind" are the other Imodern. • IJohnny Come danceable songs on the album, ,Home" is perhaps the best all of which produce an upbeat track released so far, but the rhythm that is reminiscent of :rest of the album is definitely the Motown sound. The guitar I worth listening to as well. THE EDITORIAL STAFF OF THE COLLEGE VOICE WOULD LIKE TO THANK DEAN MARGARET WATSON, OUR AD VISOR AND FRIEND'

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The 1985-86Judiciary Board wishes to thank the Connecticut College JBoardLog community for cooperating in this very important year for the Hon~r Case I _(Trespassing) Guilty by vote 7..{). {Two semester on System. There were many key improvements In the Honor C<:,de,thiS Judiciary Board Log lor 1985-86 (to pres

Anne-Alex Packard in Reasons/or Redress, Photo: T Giroir, Dance Rep Finale

by Melinda Fee The Connecticut College Wall Matthews and David Dance Department will pre- I Friedman, musicians-in- sent the premiere performance I residence, have created an of the '85-'86 Repertory \ original composition for the Dancers this Thursday and dance. ., Friday, May 8 & 9, in Palmer The concert will also present Auditorium at 8:00 p.rn. works by faculty members Ed The second half of the con- Groff and Martha Partridge, cert, Reasons for Redress, is M.F .A. candidate Anne-Alex comprised of a year's combin- Packard, and dance majors ed work choreograpbed by the Jennifer Keller and Julianne group of 12 students. The O'Brien. piece is based on the preenta- As the finale to the dance tion of visual and verbal im- concert season it is a perfor- ages derived from the personal mance that should not be miss- histories of the dancers. ed.

Bangles/rom left: Michael Steele, Susanna Hoffs, Debbie Peterson, and Vicki Peterson.Photo: Vega, LESSONI. WHAT EVERYGIRL SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HUNGRY MEN. Bangles Hit With New Album Suddenly ..as if reqaininq his senses, Ron pushed me almost rouqhly from him ... by Liz Scroeder so far. Behind Hoffs are songs progress. "Angels Don't When songs such as "Walk- Michael Steele on bass, Vicki Fall in Love" ends with a great I SHOULDN'T HAVE ing Down To Liverpool" and Peterson on lead guitar and xylophone solo that should DONE THAT, LILA' "When the Hero Takes a Debbi Peterson on drums, have been placed another time YOU K NOW IT'S NAN Fall" were first released, the The most outstanding earlier in the song. I LOVE -- WHO I group performing them was feature of the album are the The most beautiful song on ALWAYS WILL LOVE. not well-known, With the intricate yet flawless four-part the album is "Following", release of "Manic Monday", harmonies. The Bangles' lyrics Vicki Peterson's lilting however, the' Bangles have are not very complex, nor are acousting guitar is supported taken over the airwaves. their instrumental ar- by a haunting background that Originally billed as "The rangements. But their voices is part voice and part syn- Bangs", the Bangles have been blend so well they are aspect of thesizer. The song's bitter together for five years. In 1983 the song on which the listener theme is poignantly conveyed they signed with Columbia focuses, by Michael Steele's partially- Records and released their "In a Different Light" and spoken lyrics, first album, All Over The "Walking Down Your Street" There is a tendency to com- Place, It received acclaim feature good dance beats and pare the 'Bangles to the Go- from such magazines as Roll- the typically flawless Bangles Go's, The styles of thetwo ing Stone and BAM, but it did harmony. "Walk Like an groups, however, are quite dif- not climb very high on the Egyptian" has a B-52's rock ferent. Hoff's vocals are much charts, sound with lyrics that are not more melodic than those of Anyone who has heard strikingly innovative, yet Belinda Carlisle, who had a "Manic Monday" will iden- which add to the song's tendency to sing flat. the Go- tify the Bangles by the voice of rhythm. Go's were definately a pop Susan Hoff. Written under the "September Girls" (sic.) music band, while the Bangles pseudonym "Christopher" and "Angels Don't Fall in cannot be classified into any (a.k.a, Prince), it is the first Love" sound basic at their specific music category. release from Different Light, beginnings, but pick up as the Different Light is a com-

bination of I 'Song-oriented ' Resumes Rock" (according to Hoffs) ,IJI Professionally written/edited and vocal dexterity, It shows '11 word processed/ copied promise to be a chart-climber 4 Pearl St. Mystic, CT 536-1244 The Office Center during the remainder of 1986, 300 Captain'S Walk 444-0504 I-:.;;.;.;.:.....~:.:.:.;.;.::...... :...... :~..:..:::..:;:.::.:..:..:.:..:::::..~:.:;::::...... J 312 Captain's Walk New london. CT 0632·0 (203)447-2121 - - Spor~ ; ====nR~Ug5bc~:=;G~e~ts:'SN:ta=r~te===;dF======f -e co by Michael Coffey player stands out and this br- 1'r WeIl-executed plays ings about a tremendous " reminiscent of the Chicago amount of team spirit. Bears ... tackles made with the "We look to each other .. ferociousness of Lawrence Freshman Elizabeth Peters~n Taylor. No, there is still no commented, "If we didn't football team here at Conn, we'd be in trouble." , but there is a sport of non-stop This season, the women TUg- action which resembles foot- gers came up short in their ball without the three contests. Against pads-women's rugby. Wesleyan, Conn was defeated The Connecticut College 14-0. Mount Holyoke bea; Women's Rugby Team was Conn, 26-4. Caroline Johnson organized by three male rugby collected the Camel points. players at Conn: John Most recently, Conn suffered Lansden, Joe Mannino, and a loss to Bryant, 64-0. Mike Prezioso. The coaching With one home game left has been turned over to two this season, the women rug- girls on the squad: Juniors gers have high hopes for the Caroline Johnson and Lisa future. Considering the fact Prezioso. that Conn has faced more ex- In its fledgling season, the perienced squads this year, team accepted everyone who they can be sure that next year, tried out. With 15 players on with added experience, they the field at all times, no single will be more successful. - Conn's Marathon Men Men's Crew. Photo by: David Ewing. by Carlos A. Garcia beginning of the seconu On Sunday, April 20 Con- semester. In order to train, necticut College was, 8-12 miles a day, seven days a Crew Team Has High Hopes unknown to many, week, Denn and Busher had to by Francis Ryan represented in the 90th runn- skip the varsity track season. ing of the Boston Marathon, a The two began training 10 The men's crew team has high hopes for the eight event. grueling 26 mile 385 yard race. weeks before the race and end of the 1986 season. Two of the varsity In its most recent race, the Camels lost just With the support of many trained daily together, ex- boats are undefeated thus far, and the one race out of seven versus Trinity and Conn friends who had come to cluding spring break during Freshman boat has lost only once. Wesleyan. All of the boats were strong, in- town to cheer them on, senior which Denn, from At the first race on March 22, against Univer- cluding the lightweight eight which lost its race Chris Denn and junior Andy Massachusetts, ran in Florida sity of Rhode Island and Massachusetts In- to Trinity. Busher ran a superb race and Busher ran at home in stitute of Technology, the varsity lightweight Coach Bob Gillette has a lot of confidence in together wllli'a time of 3:18. Colorado. four and heavyweight four both captured first his crews as he prepares them to row in the New England Open Invitational and Dad Vail regat- Although the media The day of the race was ac- place victories. The freshmen lightweight boat tas. The New Englands are to be held on May 3. spotlight was intensely aimed tually ideal for running-cool beat three boats to claim first. A combination Gillette sees the New England as a test for the at Australian Rob de Castella, air and a slight rain towards boat, the varsity eight, also won its race. The Dad Vails. He will send the frosh crew up the race's official winner, the end of their run. Denn and junior varsity eight lost to U.R.1. for a second against their toughest competition. A varsity Denn and Busher were the ap- Busher found the spectator place finish. and J.V, eight will row as well. ple of the Camel's eye at support (hundreds of On March 29, the Camels faced Tufts, At the Dad Vails in Philadelphia, on the Conn, thousands of people) par- Amherst, and the University of Lowell in following weekend, Gillette expects some De Castella's performance ticularly inspiring. Lowell, Mass. Conn captured three first place medals. He feels that the varsity lightweight was actually the third fastest The race, which begins in finishes and a second place in the varsity four has a "good chance to win" and that the time in marathon history and Hopkington, runs through lightweight eight event. The boat lost to Tu fts varsity heavyweight four has a chance at "some his 2:07.51 now stands as the several towns and ends up in by a margin of only .2 seconds. sort of medal." The freshmen lightweight eight Boston at the Hancock Tower, On April 6, the freshmen lightweight boat best Boston Marathon time will also have a good shot at a medal. The J. V. was actually easier on the suffered its only loss of the school, in an unof- ever. Alberto Salazar held the eight will race in a varsity division and will face Conn runners than they had ficial race against Yale, a non-NESCAC school previous best with 2:08.52. its toughest competition of the season. An anticipated. Said Denn, "The On April 12, the Conn oarsmen raced For his fine running de untested pair, a two man boat, is expected to weather conditions, the spec- Williams and Worcester Poly technical In- Castella was given $60,000 in make a good showing in Philadelphia. tators, and good conditioning stitute. Against these tough crews, Conn swept cash, a brand new Mercedes Gillette is hoping that the weather gets better, really helped us through it. We the meet with victories in all events. Benz and -3 one-year personal . since there have only been five practices in the services contract with John really had few problems up At Worcester on April 19, Conn won three out of the four races. The victories came in the last two weeks due to strong northeast winds. If Hancock Mutual Life In- until the 20th mile." freshmen eight, the varsity heavyweight eight, the weather continues to be uncooperative, the surance Company. Not bad. Near the 20 mile mark, after and the varsity lightweight eight events. The on- team may practice in East Lyme so that they Conn students Denn and the infamous "Heartbreak ly loss was a second place finish in the J.V. will peak during the Dad Vails. Busher came home with no Hill," where many runners material prizes. Talk to either drop out of the race, Denn and one of them about the Busher found that the race had • m.arathon, however, and you somewhat tired them mental- ~~ MNA. ~ A«£fr ~~ WIlldiscover that they are both ly. Said Denn, "Towards the extremely content. end of the race you approach a ~ ~ ~ .', fllii}.SJ NV 1«JS ~ Said Denn, housefellow of mental battle because the fans, lll> ". ~ ,'If:. ~i ~ ~t64~. Lar!~bee dorm, "It was a very from the twentieth. mile on, POSlltveexperience for both of are hollering 'One more mile us. Andy (Busher) and I are and you're there, you can do really pleased with the way the it,i so you start wondering dayturned out." when the finish line willac- rr9.·I~] Pleased they should be. tually appear; when it's going ...... -17 Their time (3: 18) stands as a to end. It's as much a mental great accomplishment con- battle as it is a physical one." ...... ',!, Jl Sidering that it was Busher's Denn and Busher had the :!J second marathon and Denn's mental and physical toughness first. Actually, Denn hadn't to cross the finish line. They ever run that distance .. trained hard together. They The two agreed to run the finished well together. Not race together shortly after the bad.

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>[Softhall Seeks Status j> by Greg Long practices and games just isn't that compelling. For instance, -o The Women's Softball U Club, in its third year, is ap- we've beaten Wesleyan earlier J proaching a possible turning this season but lost to them r- point in its existence. The last Tuesday, 15-9. The coveted status of "Varsity" rotating line-ups have really looms ahead for the club as it hurt us." seeks to gain a place among However, all is not lost for the other spring sports such as the Women's Softball Club. lacrosse and tennis. "With Charles Luce as our "That's our main advisor and Laura McLain for purpose," explains Sue our coach, we may be a Varsi- Traskos '87, co-captain of the ty team by next year." Women's softball club. Coach McLain, a graduate "Other schools that we have student from Mount Holyoke played against (includes Alber- College, has taken over the tus Magnus, Wesleyan, Trini- regions of the softball club ty) have Varsity softball pro- and has been a "definite grams. If we could also get positive force." The possibili- Varsity standing, our level of ty of acquiring a disused soft- competition will definitely in- ball field down near the ..

crease. t7 Athletic Center also looks Traskos is referring to three good. year records of 3-6, j- 7 and "With a little work and this year's effort, 2-7. Traskos perhaps an outfield fence, points out that the team's (which, according to Traskos "club" status is one reason for is under consideration by the the team's inconsistent play. "higher-ups" at the moment) Dimitri Zepos, middle, member of the Connecticut Col/ege Men's Track Team. Photo: M. Kiakidis. "We have the talent. we could be playing the other However, without that Varsity schools, like Trinity, on their label, the commitment to go to level-Varsity. " Women Running To Win by Marc LaPlace Sports Editor Llewellyn's victories in the IOU meters (12.5) At the beginning of the season, Junior Denise and 200 meters (26.1), both meet records. Also, Llewellyn, Connecticut College Women's Llewellyn anchored the winning 400 meter relay Track standout, gave her teammates some ad- team of Freshmen Sarah Young, Nicola *********************************** vice: "You've got to fun to win." Apparently. Minott, and Betsy Thielbar (51.8). "LITTLEPeople a Llewellyn's fellow runners took her suggestion, Minott also won the 400 meters .(62•.0) ~n5!'" - "ran" with it. and haven't stopped yet. the long jump (16'5"), while Junior co-captain ~ee BIG People" Last Saturday, the Camel runners captured Brooke Kennington took first in the triple first place in the Tri-State Conference Cham- jump. CALL Big Brothers/Big Sisters 442·5005 pionships at Rhode Island College. Conn Coach Bishop pointed to well-rounded scor- gathered 124 points to lead the ten-team meet. ing in all events as the key to Conn's victory. *********************************** Bryant and Eastern shared second place with 95 "We picked up a lot of points in just about every event. Everybody contributed to the points each. . According to Head Coach Ned BIshop, score. " Conn's victory caught nobody by surprise. Bishop also cited Sophomore Alison CONNECTICUT CITIZEN "It's not like we were coming out of Watson's fourth place in the 400 meters and her ACTION GROUP nowhere. We had seen all these teams before. leg of the 1600 meter relay as an extra boost for We were the team that people were going the team. "We've been doing it," Llewellyn said after Summer Jobs after." And nobody could catch them. Saturday's meet. "We've been running to win, CCAG, the states largest and most successful Conn picked up six first place finishes led by and we've been winning." environmental and consumer organization, is expanding its community outreach and fundraising efforts in the state. Jobs available in Norwich, Hartford, New Haven, and BasebalfNeeds A Diamond Norwalk. Working Hours, 2 PM -10 PM, by Greg Long Monday -Friday. Salary plus bonus. Training As Major League Baseball Valinote is referring to the baseball diamond would provided. Call 889-3473, 10 AM - 5 PM. began its season once again disappointment of losing Mr. definitely lead to the club's this spring, Connecticut Col- O'Neil at the inception of the eventual Varsity status. Until E.G.E., really! lege looked for its own version club. His presence was to br- then, Coach Valinote has to be of HAmerica's Favorite ing almost instant legitimacy happy with the smaller Pastime." Unfortunately. one to the baseball club. Still, after achievements occurred over would have to drive to Water- all these early obstacles, the the first year of the baseball ford High School and look for Men's Baseball Club is not club. the soccer field-that's right, about to give up. "We dropped our first two the soccer field. CCHerewe are after six weeks games to teams that were ConnecffcufCoUege "Due to the lack of a play- of practice and only three definitely superior to us (both Summer Session in diamond. at Conn" says games to show and we are still losses to Wesleyan Junior Var- student/coach Rob Valionote playing ball. The plain en- sity, 13-0, 9-7). We have, 6.Week session '86, "we're forced to take thusiasm for the game has however, gotten l-etter as we what we can get. I. kept us alive." received more game playing For this first year club, Valinote also credits situations." "taking what they could get" founder Rusty Logan and Conn baseball ended on an sums up pretty well their Athletic Director Charles Luce upbeat note, as they downed season philosophy. For a club in keeping the club above Post College (Waterbury), that looked like it was going to water. 11-6, last Sunday. Due to the get the best of everything off "Mr. Luce is excited about rotating line-ups and the em- the bat, they were left with a the club. His support is impor- phasis that everyone gets to handful of coal. tant to the existence of the play, Valinote refused to point UWe had hit rockbottom," team," notes Valinote. out any particular perfor- recalls Valinote. "Without a With the new innovations mances. coach or a readily accessible proposed by Mr. Luce (see "Through the first year, Catalogues Available in Shain Library, playing field and with an ex- "Changes In Athletic Depart- we've done everything as a Fanning Information Office, and Continuing tremely limited schedule (three ment" by Dave Gross, team. And besides how many Education Office, 102 Fanning. Or CALL games dispersed over six weeks 4/30/86), perhaps the baseball outstanding performances can Extension 7566 of practices) one would think club is headed for smoother we point to in just three we were tough. " sailing. 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Men's Lacrosse. Photo by: Jennifer Caulfield. Men's Lacrosse: UnfujilledPotential by Doug Hobbs The men's lacrosse team has thus far not per- range with Bates on top after 3 quarters 6-4. formed up to its potential nor has it played con- Shore equaled Conn's career points record with sistently, at least not on the offensive end. that score. This assertion is substantiated by Conn's re- In the fourth quarter Bates changed the com- cent dismal play in Maine against Bates College plexion of the game by netting five unanswered and Colby College. On April 25 and April 26, goals, cruising to an 11-4 triumph. Bates' stub- respectively, Bates blew Conn of the field 11-4 born defense kept DelCristo goal-less as he and Colby snuck by the 'gang from ground was only able to amass one assist. Rosenson zero' 12-9. Before heading for Maine, Conn and Shore headed Conn's offense with 2 goals earned revenge for an '85 loss, tasting victory in each. Goalie Tom Reiling gathered in II saves. an 8-6 win over Babson College on April 22. "This game was a disappointment," a In the Babson contest Conn scampered to a distraught Coach Shields said, after the Camels comfortable 6-2 lead at the half. In the first two fell victim to Colby College, 12-9 on Colby's quarters Tri-captain Dave Shore (3 assists) and home field. Conn grabbed a 3-1 lead with 10:19 'Mr. Ground Ball' Bob Behrens (2 goals, I remaining in the first quarter. That was about assist) led the way for Conn by combining for all the offense Conn demonstrated in the first four assists and two goals, much to the ap- half, as the Camels watched Colby score eight proval of the enthusiastic home crowd on straight times to go up 9-3. With 3:38 left in the Harkness Green. first half, Dave Shore gunned in a goal on an In the second half Babson showed some assist by DelCristo-thus Shore became Conn's BLOOM COUNTY talent, surprising the Camels by running off all-time career points leader, surpassing Tom ,.------, /l11li 50, four unanswered scores-leaving Conn with a Burke's ('81) 162 career points record. Colby w. su: CKTlIIN./ ser f'/Wj€1I5 '8QIIf I'IiIJ/iII5 IN slim 7-6 lead with 9:41 left in the fourth was on top at the half 9-4. 7IE .- filf.5iJKr 011'5\~ 'KIU'? '1lI/.'f"E- quarter. The Camels could not muster a retalia- The third quarter did not include much of- f'I.JII/6T IX' 1I/E 1IiK1/fIJ{£ fensive excitement. Conn and Colby exchanged f.{)1P KJlAflfiFY IS .---- I tion until freshman Frank Heavey rifled his IN flKIN7 ~IK£..! first college goal past the Babson netminder goals, giving Colby a 10-5 lead entering the / with 6: 10 remaining in the game. Coach Fran fourth and final quarter. Shields believed that Shields glowed "His (Heavey's) first goal could "at that point we felt we were still within strik- not have come at a better time." Heavey's goal ing distance." Colby scored twice to increase its stifled Babson's momentum and secured a vic- advantage to 12-5 with 7:50 left in the contest. tory for Conn, 8-6. The Camels answered that call with four In the Babson duel, Tri-captain Tom Reiling straight goals of its own. Shields said "It was a returned to the goal after missing three games valiant comeback." Valiant maybe, but too lit- with a shoulder injury. Reiling "did a great tle too late as Colby squeaked by Conn 12-9. job" according to Shields, collecting twelve Carlos DelCristo - roared past the Colby saves. Tri-captain Nick Kouwenhoven and defense, accumulating 4 goals and I assist to john McCormick "had great games" on lead the Camels in scoring. Shore chalked up r-- __ --=.by.=...... ::;BerkeBreathed defense, Shields said. Dave Shore piled up one two goals and Rosenson racked up one goal and goal and three assists and Bob Behrens chalked .one assist against Colby. Larry Goldstein up two goals and one assist to spearhead "played well" in goal, according to Shields, de- Conn's offense. Attackman Carlos DelCristo nying Colby on fourteen of its shots. contributed two goals - pushing him over 100 With two games remaining in the season, point career mark, only the fourth player in Conn possesses a 3-6 record. Shields thinks that Conn's history to achieve such lofty status. The "we definitely could have played better (so Camels "played on our level in the first half. far)." Shields cited the extra-man offense and Then we got cocky in the second half," Shields the mid-field defense as sources of trouble for observed. the Camels. Conn has displayed "a lack of con- Bates College proved worthy of its 8-1 record centration and our shot selection has hurt us," and #4 ranking among Division III schools in Shields commented. The extra-man offense has New England, overwhelming Conn 11-4. Conn connected on merely 23 of 78 opportunities, a and Bates engaged in a tight, defensive struggle "horrendous" performance Shields said. One bright note - Shore needs only two assists to in the first half, Bates holding a slight 3-2 edge. break Conn's career assist record of 84. Conn evened the score at 3-3 with 11:46 left in Conn played at the University of New Haven the third quarter an attackman Jon Rosenson's on April 30 and finishes up its season against second goal of the game. Bates seized a 5-3 led Williams College on Harkness Green on May 6. by scoring twice within 25 seconds. Shore then fired in a goal to keep Conn within striking

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