.. ..,., , , ....................... ..... ,.,.. .. .. ................................. ..,. .... .. ,,. THE TUFTS DAILY Where You Read It First Thursday, September 8,1994 Vol XXWU, Number 1 Tisch Library project begins to take shape by JESSICA ROSENTHAL McDonald cited the primary Daily Editorial Board disruption for students to be “the The $21 million renovation of typical construction noise.”How- Wessell Arts and SciencesLibrary ever, he said that most of the work began in August, a project that will be done from 720 a.m. to will ultimately add 80,000 square 330 p.m., which are not hours feet to the existing building. Due during which the majority of stu- to be completed by the beginning dents utilize the library. However, of the fall semester of 1996, the “everyone will have to adapt to a new addition will nearly double somewhat noisier environment. the size of the present library. It’s the price we’ll have to pay,” According to Library Director McDonald said. David McDonald, the building He added that the university is will berenamed theTischLibrary “doing everything possible to in recognition of the Tisch family, minimize the impact of the con- the prirrlary donor of funds for the struction.” construction. Specifically, McDonald said However, McDonald explained that he is currently working with that “the Wessell name will be Dining Servicesto secureanother preserved in some way,” but a place in which students could decision has not yet been made as study if library use is restricted. to how to accomplish that. When completed, the Tisch McDonald said that during the Library will increaselibrary space A by JOHN O’KEEFE of Law and Diplomacy. The lec- tions and will discuss current ef- Daily Editorial Board ture series is named for the family fans to achieve peace in the rc- addition to allow for renovations Former US President George ofTuftsTrustee1ss.m Fares whose gion. see page 16 son, while an undergraduate at Fawaz referred to the Bush of the existing libr‘q. LIBRARY, Bush will visit the Tufts campus on Tuesday, Oct. 25 to deliver an Tufts, developed the concept of a administration asa critical period address to the Tufts student body, lecture series focusing on politi- in Middle East relations. “The faculty, administration, and in- cal events and international rela- Gulf War, whether needed or not, vited guests. * tiocis in the Middle East. turned out to bea turning point in According to Karhy Sup= LeilaFawaz, coordinatorofthe the peace process between Israel Bush’s assistant, the former Presi- Fares series and chair of Tufts’ and the Arab nations. It was a dent will fly in for the event and history department, said “the idea visibleevent which confirmed the will deliver a speech as well as [of the Fares Lecture Series] is to end ofan era and the beginning of tnke questions from the audience. provide undergraduates with an American supremacy,” Fawaz Super said the schedule includes opportunity to see policymnkers said. a private reception at President orscholars [specializingin Middle Stressing that the current sta- DiBiaggio’shouse prior to Bush’s East relations] of first class qual- tus of discussionsbetween Middle address in Cohen Auditorium. ity and visibility.” Ehst nations “is a direct result of Bush’s visit comes by invita- The tentative title of President the American influence,” Fawaz tion oftheTuftsadministrationas Bush’s speech is “A Retrospec- said that thecommittee to select a part of the Fares Lecture Series, tive on the Gulf War and its Im- speaker for this year’s Fares Lec- an endowed program now in it’s pact on Current US-Middle East ture wanted to attract a former third year. It is a joint venture Re)ations,”Faw,?zslid. She added UnitedStatespresident. She noted uariy rile rriu between the College of Arts & that Bush would focus 011 his own see BUSH, page 16 Wessdl Library renovations will be ready for fall of 1996. Sciences and the Fletcher School experiences in Middle East rela- Birinker launches Fall Festival Health and fitness fair to renew spirit among students held on campus today by JESSICA ROSE”l+HAL by ANDREA GROSSMAN God Street Wine, a local Bos- note. We want to send a health!? According to Tufts Commu- Daily Editorial Board message” through ihis wni, Daily Editorial Board nity Union Resident David ton band, is not new to the Tufts The first annual Fall Festival will (TCU) The JeepEagle Health and Mickune-Santos said. He ex- Bri nker, who oversaw the arrange- campus, as they appeared at Zeta Fitness Fair, presented by held Saturday, Sept. on plained that the fair is a non- be 10 mentsof the festival overthe sum- Psi last year. Brinker equated BACCHUS, will be held on Fletcher Field from 5 p.m. to 9 their music to that of Phish and traditional and enjoyable method mer, invitations were extended to Fletcher Field today and tomor- ofeducating studentsabout health p.m. The event, which is free of the faculty and staff in order to the Grateful Dead. “They have charge with presentation ofa stu- row from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to and fitness-related issues. “make us feel like a university.” great long jams,” Brinker said. “bring the campus together in an dent, faculty, or staff ID, will fea- Finally, Tufts Sex Talk will be The barbecue will begin at 5 “It’s kind of ‘happy’ music.” alternative way to promote :I presenting a program today in ture barbecue and two bands, p.m. andlastuntil6:30p.m.Tufts Although Brinker found and health,” according to Armand The Bogmen andGod Street Wine. Cabot Auditorium from 6:30 to Dining Services will be respon- booked the bands, the Concert Mickune-San tos, alcohol and ....... 7:45 D.m. and from 8:15 to 930 sible for preparing the dinner of Board will set up for both bands -r health education director. p.m. hot dogs and hamburgers. Stu- and provide hospitality and secu- Mickune-Santos said that the dents will be able use either their rity. fair is “a free, fun activity” that is men1 plans, points, or cash to When planning the event dur- part of a collegiate health and purchnse food. ing the summer break, Brinker Inside fitness tour. Features p.3 The entertainment is slated to said that he not only wanted an Activities will address issues ......................... Some REAL Tufts students, a few begin at approximately 630p.m. event that would include the en- including drug prevention, drink- tire community, but one that reasons to come early for orientation, and will end approximately at also ing and driving, exercise, mental and a way to fish for some friends. 9: 15 p.m. would provide a social atmo- health, time management, alco- sphere, like that of Spring Fling, The Bogmen, a band origi- hol abuse, cancer prevention, A&E p.5 an annual all-day concert event ............................... nally from Rhode Island now stress, and environmental aware- Our annual huge summernloviecap based in New York, have just held towards the end of the school ness. Corporations will be spon- sule review, (he orientation plays are a signed a contract with Arista year. soring booths with various themes hit, and some weekend listings. Records. Brinker described them “People complain that there is and activities. Also at the fair will as being “a little bit to the New be a rock climbing simulation, a lack of social life at Tufts, and Sports p. 7 Age of rock with an incredible this is a fun social event to kick off radar speed pitch, a human fly ............................ lead singer Bill Campion, who wall, and miniature golf. TI&’ new head football coach, the the year,” Brinker said. women’s cross-country team is nation- gives a Jim Morrison-esque ap- “This is brand new. We want to see FESTIVAL, page 16 allv ranked, and theEditon’ Challenge. David Brinker pearance.” start the year off on a positive i .I. ,. , .... ... ..... .,.....,..,.... ..... I.. ..., . .... , ,.. .,............./. ,. ...., .,~.. page two THE TUFTS DAILY Thursday, September 8,1994 THETUFTS DAILY Editor’s View OE Marc J. Sheinkin PragmentsU a Generation Editor-in-Chief by MICHAEL J.W. STICKINCS time this semester I thought I’d barged into a huge, post- Daily Editotial Board Woodstock11gathering ofGeneration Xc1ones.Lookingaround Managing Editor: Nadya Sbaiti Midnight, September6, the intersection ofCurtis Avenue and saw the same face, the same clothes, the same nose ring, the Associate Editors: David Meyers, I Michael J.W. Stickings Professors Row was alive with the sounds, looks, and smells of same hair, the sameje ne sais quoi (it might have been the odor) Editorial Page Editor: Rachel Levine a generation, our generation, Generation X, the first generation that radiates outward in concentriccircles and says to the world Production Managers: Leah Schwartz, Ryan Otto to reach maturity (what a word! what a concept! what an irony!) “I’m not a conformist, it’s my choice to be like everyone else, sa in the post-Reagan era. f--k Off.” NEWS Editors: Jessica Rosenthal, John OKeefe In the middleofthat intersection,while walking nonchalantly In fact, when I think about it now, I’m sure I saw the exacl histant Editors: Andrea Grossman, Remy Stem to my car, I noticed archetypes of our generation grazing about same faces among the mourners live from Seattle outside the like stray guests at a cocktail party for homeless heifers. Some of house of Kurt Cobain, who had just shot himself in the head VIEWPOINTS the boys and girls were holding shiny cans, no doubt containing because he couldn’t cope with all those millions of dollars (oh Editors: Darrah Feldman, Jordana Wiener some insipid liquid of the alcoholic beverage family. and that darned heroin addiction), and isn’t it just a tragedy FEATURES A few others congregated around a troubled individual such a talented young man had to go blowing his brains out like Editor: Dan Tobin desperately trying tolight his cigarette.