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The views expressed in this paper are solely those of the author. ·- '/ First Class U.S. Postage PAlO Permit #35 e o e e New London, er PUBLISHED WeEKLY BY THE STUDENTS OF CONNECTICUT COLLEGE VOLUME XXX· NUMBER 13 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2006 CONNECTtCUT COLLEGE, NEW LONDON, CT Hamilton and Marshall Again Slated For Facelift THOMAS P. MCEVOY mitrnents to the renovation projects finish will conform to the remainder tioning, elevators, and refinished Hamilton and Marshall should no by President Fainstein during the Fall 2004 semester. ''The College is news editor total more than two million dollars. of "the Plex." hathrooms. longer have that reputation." The College hopes to raise a total of .During an interview last "The best thing that will come Marshall and Hamilton, along starting here because it is essential Last October the Connecticut five million dollars for the projects October, Ulysses Hammond, Vice out of the renovation will be the with most of the Plex, were built that we improve the residential area -College Board of Trustees approved and an additional two million dollars President for Administration, noted heat," said Ali Wilson '07, who lives between 1960 and 1962. The four of students," Hammond said last plans by the College administration for renovations of nine classrooms. that students will be allowed to in Hamilton. "It won't be like the other dorms comprising the Plex October. to renovate the "Old Plex,' which "This decision is a clear sign of move back into the dorms in time Arctic on the third floor, while it's were gutted to their steel girders and Subsequent projects in the consists of Marshall and Hamilton OUf renewed momentum," President for Fall semester. The interior reno- the Sahara on the first floor." fully rebuilt between 1995 and Strategic Plan include the renova- residence halls. The Board's Fainstein said in a College press vations of Marshall and Hamilton, Additionally, the image of the Old 2001. Financial troubles under the tion of Shain Library, a new life' sci- approval marked the renovation release. "It's time for the College to however, will not be completed until Plex is likely to change. College's previous president, Claire ences building, and a new fitness projects as a fundraising priority for shift gears." 2007. "I think it's good that with the Gaudiani, prevented the completion center - all of which the Colleges the College. The residential renovations will At that point, the dorms will renovation, the whole Ghetto Plex of the renovations. hopes to complete by its centennial At the time, $500,000 had begin this summer and will include contain all new furniture in addition thing will go away," said Wilson. The renovation of the Old Plex is anniversary in 2011. already been raised to draw up proj- exterior work on the two dorms. to major changes in their infrastruc- "We tried to get away from it this the first part of the College's ect plans; currently, gifts and com- Models illustrate that their exterior tures, including central air-condi- year, but with the renovation, Strategic Plan, which was endorsed RecycleMania GROUNDHOG DAY Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow, or will there be an early spring? N.L.P.D. Manhunt Ends Comes To Conn College Looks To "Trash" At Lyman Allyn Museum The Competition --.:: __ ....__'_~.;:,;:r::.:-_-----..J'- By PAUL CARTER Campbell, refusing to comply with the instructions from the two state By CHRIS BUONINCONTRI staff writer troopers, escaped on foot and headed. staff writer According to a story reported by towards the Lyman Allyn Museum. The New London Dayan January A witness, aware of the chase, This past Monday, Connecticut 17th, Jamel Campbell, a New attempted to use his car to block College officially embarked upon its London resident, attempting to Campbell from leaving the area, debut appearance in the intercolle- evade arrest at a traffic stop for drug while another civilian attempted to giate recycling competition known possession, reached the grounds of chase the suspect on foot. Campbell as "RecycleMania." The contest will the Lyman Allyn Museum before reached the museum's parking lot continue until April 8th. finally being captured by state troop- but could get no further. RecycleMania, also known as ers and officers of the New London After approximately one hour, a The Per Capita Classic, is designed police force . police dog cornered Campbell in .....toincrease the efficacy of collegiate A total of 16 members of law some bushes on the museum lawn, recycling programs by raising enforcement were needed to set up a The suspect again refused to volun- awareness of them and by motivat- perimeter and capture the fleeing tarily turn himself in before finally ing students to recycle as much as suspect. Along with the help of three being forced from the bushes by the pos-sible relative to several other col- police dogs and two courageous police dog. leges and universities. civilians, the situation never spun Nobody was seriously injured at "I think that highlighting recy- out of control. the manhunt's conclusion. At the cling, especially as an interscholas- Mr. Campbell was stopped hy time of the story's publication, tic competition, will aid in the won- Exit 84 of Interstate 95 late in the Campbell was being held on derful recycling efforts of onr staff," afternoon on January 16th. The state $50,000 bond, pending an appear- said Cornelius Hardenbergh '07, a trooper who tracked him down was ance in the New London Superior member of the Renewable Energy apparently only going to issue a Court. Club. "In order to pull of this victo- written warning when he picked up Representatives of the Lyman ry, every recyclable needs to go into the scent of marijuana coming from Allyn Museum were not available the bin and not the trash." photo by Elizabeth Mitchell Campbell's car. Alertly calling for for comment at the time this story This year's competition includes Christine Monahan '07, Soraya Palmer '07, and Kara Emery '07 (left to right) enjoy the unseasonably warm weather that came to Conn late backup, the troopers proceeded to went to print due to the Martin this week. As the temperatures go up, more and more Camels have been sighted tossing baseballs and frisbees in anticipation of spring. Like search the car until they came across Luther King, Jr. holiday. 92 campuses across the United bears emerging from hibernation, these students, as well as many others, have taken the opportunity to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. States, each with its own respective two bags of cocaine in plain sight. recycling program and campaigns. Conn's Renewable Energy Club Highbaugh Named Dean of spearheaded the College's involve- print, the school has generated an . ous paper recycling bins have heen RecycleMania, currently in its ment this year, campaigning for average of approximately 300 consolidated into a single bin. sixth year, has gained wide popular- Religious And Spiritual Life campus-wide involvement including pounds of recyclable bottles, cans, The Renewable Energy Club is ity and support since its conception faculty, staff, and students. The cus- and paper per day. also sponsoring an event at Cro, in 200 1. Recycling programs have By CHRISTIAN CLANSKY Carolyn Patierno, Associate Dean of todians of various dorms have Members of the Renewable where faculty, staff, and students can increased in range and scope dra- Student Life Anne Hopkins Gross. senior staff writer agreed to help with the preparation. Energy Club believe the College can sign up to pledge that they will be matically as a result of the ongoing Susan Warren, Chulu Chansa '08, Official statistics will be generated improve dramatically. Bins in dorm especially careful about recycling project, and with the current level of and Barbara Nagy, took into careful during the weighing process at the halls across campus are often mixed for: the duration of RecycleMania. participation, this year's competition While students buried their heads consideration the opinions and rec- New London recycling center. with the wrong materials. To help Participants will be chosen periodi- promises to be even more productive in books and notes in preparation for ommendations of the various com- At the time this story went to with this disorganization, the vari- cally to receive various prizes. than before. final examinations, President munity constituencies and decided Fainstein made a major announce- to nominate Highbaugh for Common Hour Deals With Diversity In Government ment. On December 12th he President Fainstein's approval. appointed Rev. Dr. Claudia "The Rev. Dr. Claudia Highbaugh as the new Dean of Highbaugh was nominated to fill the By·THOMAS P. MCEVOY House of Representatives, Senate, United States. tor. He cited various reasons for and state governments were shown. The discussion next turned to the opposing it. Religious and Spiritual Life. position because of her commitment news editor Mr. Nugent stressed how the data notion of descriptive representation, The first argument against President Fainstein hopes that to students, ministry, higher educa- indicated the homogeneity of gov- which Mr. Nugent noted as the type descriptive representation is that the the new appointment will further the tion, and bringing people together Senior Research Analyst John country simply needs smart people community's ongoing efforts to pro- across lines of difference," Kowal Nugent was the feature speaker at in Congress.