OCR::/Vol_094/WLURG39_RTP_19950303/WLURG39_RTP_19950303_001.2.txt w.é.u~Jt~;I’»l9."“ifi‘é 3. ‘NW mwurasrrv l..l'..’>t'Pl\9I'i.’£)!r:, 1,7,1; yam iii -z996‘“““’ 91/[INS OVFP @DOfID W179’ |2fV|fWf|%’ Spring sports get fully underway A 2‘: 1 VOLUME 95, NO.,15/ ~ . Broadway comes to 3* W&L BY CINDY YOUNG Phi Staff Writer Last Wednesday night, eight stools and a bare stage provided the background for a moving reading Iof the first half of Tony Kushner's award-winning ‘play Angels in America. ‘ K The play has won much acclaim from the dra- imtic world, receiving both a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize and came to Washington and Lee through the talents of the drama department, and was sponsored by the Society for the Arts. In front of an audience of nearly fifty members of the W&Land Lexington community, students Aaron Brotherton, Arienne Bryant, Jeanne Dillon, Mandy Irons, Joe Merlino, Denis Riva, Dan Tipton, and Elizabeth Weaver breathed life into the characters who populate Tony Kushner's play. The play explores the difficulties encountered by members of both heterosexual and homossexual relationships. The characters themselves, amidst casual conver- sation, raise profound and sometimes deeply dis- turbing questions about the human condition. Instead of offering a distinct resolution, the play ends abruptly; an angel approaches and the lights fade. The audience lingered in DuPont Gallery follow- ing the play, and compliments abounded towards all those involved. - Compliments were also directed, deservedly, to- wards members of the Society of the Arts in general and the chairman in particular, senior Jon Van Dyke. The Society has brought many alternatives social ‘ 1 events to campus this year including acoustic coffee- Ihouses, poetry readings and ooffehouses, as well as it fine arts gala this spring. , :_ Interested students need only look as far as cam- ,4" is bulletin boards to find out about events yet to ame. I I‘ I k WASHJNGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY photo by Betsy Green, The Ring-tum Phi Une Soiree Doremus In just a few short days, the FD Committee will have trans- formed the gym into the city of love. This week construction moved into the gym from the boiler room and the Pavilion. The Phi wishes everyone an exciting and safe Fancy Dress. Executive Committee Big Four elections to take place Monday By EMILY BAKER Phi News Editor Washington and Lee students will elect the leaders of next year's Executive Commit- tee on Monday. Voting for EC President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Student Conduct Committee Chair will take place around campus. Speeches will be held in Lee Chapel at 5 p.m. in the Commerce School and will also be aired on Channel 2 Sunday night at 7 p.m. E.C. Secretary Candidates Graham Frey '96A to keep the school and the Honor System on an even keel. important to have elected offi- cials who have been here for three years." portant that the students keep informed of the E.C.'s deci- sions and feel that it is their process. Rayner's qualifications include "my experience as Freshman E.C. representa- tive and my strong desire to see the traditions of the school remain. '‘I will work strongly with the other members of the E.C. to make sure that the Honor System stays as "As secretary I would attempt It's ‘'1 think W&L's at a transition point. It's important to have a strong honor code EC. President Candidates picture BenediCt, "I hope the Honor Sys- tem can continue to be strong in a time when contempo- rary culture doesn't really strong as it always has and to remember ‘he been, ifnot stronger." things that make W&L what it is. "I feel the best way to give back to W&L is to serve on the Executive Committee." Frey is a student ath- lete, a dorm counselor, Student Conduct Committee Chair Candidates Madeline White aspire to those values. I would like to lead with some of those broader values in mind." Benedict has been on the E.C. for two years now as first- and second year- law representative and has participated in 15 closed hearings. He is on the Honor Re- Orientation Committee. "My knowledge of the Honor System is unique. Combined with my law school edu- cation, I will end up providing a fair system for students." Benedict Robert Nelson, '96A Unavailable for comment E.C. Vice-President Candidates Robert Turner '96A "As vice-president I will Nelson protect the interests of the stu- dents. W&L has always been student run and it should continue to be that way." Turner is running unopposed. Honor System because they're scared of the system. principles of honor instead of instilling fear of it in the students. and a fraternity member. Gorham .96A "I've served on the committee since my freshman year. We have been talking about creating a better a p p e a l s program." T h e c u r r e n t a p p e a l s process, s a y s W h i t e , g o e s t h r o u g h the deans, who usu- ally rec- o m m e n d that the SCC retry the case. "The students deserve a more effective appeals process. Most people don't know this, but we have the power to expel a student from the uni- versity for grave behav- ior if the situation war- rants it. Since we have that power, we should take the appeals process’ more seriously. Amy Gorham '97A "Most people are motivated to obey the "I want to base the Honor System on the "I'm working on redoing the Honor System Orientation video to reflect this philosophy. "I'm making sure that we al- ways stress in the literature that we send to new students and incoming freshmen these principles of honor that shape the school." Gorham is currently on the E.C., is chair of the Freshmen Orienta- tion Committee, and has been selected as a dorm counselor for the '95-'96 school yean White Marcus Rayner '97A "I've been really happy with what the E.C. has done. It's im- LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA MARCH 3, 1995 Sophomores to live on campus By MICHAEL HEWLETT Phi Staff Writer In the fall of 1996, sophomores will be required to live in university housing for another year. Washington and Lee University’s Board of Trustees passed the sophomore housing require- ment Saturday by a unanimous vote. Dean of Students David Howison said the requirement will become policy beginning with next year’s fresh- men class. The policy will take about 100 sophomores out of the real estate market, which will free up 25 to 50 rental spaces. Sophomore fraternity men will continue to live in fraternity houses. Howison held two open forums, one in Decem- ber and one in February, to discuss the sophomore housing requirement. When the Board of Trustees met this weekend, Howison presented the policy to the Student Live Committee, who passed it and sent it to the Board of Trustees. Howison said the policy will create a more unified residential experience. He said freshmen will not feel as pressured to sign contracts for apartments and would improve the real estate market for upperclassmen. Renters will either have to improve their facilities or lower their prices, Howison said. He said the policy will only affect those marginal buildings. “The market in the long run will be more beneficial for the students,” he said. The sophomore housing requirement could raise as much as $200,000 of additional money, he said. Howison said the administration is exploring ways to upgrade Woods Creek Apartments and Gaines upper-class dorms. He said even with additional students, law students will still be able to occupy Woods Creek. Currently, sixty law students live in the East wing of Woods Creek. However, some students think the policy is unfairto women. Underthe policy, sorority women will be forced to live in university-owned housing while sophomore fraternity men live in fraternity housing. Panhellenic president Suzanne Sharp said the policy is biased against women. She said an infor- mal poll found that 75 percent of sorority women were opposed to the policy. The policy affects 100 percent of the women and only 15 percent of the men. “I think the university needs to find resourceful ways of making Gaines more attractive than mak- ing policy to do so.” She said there is no reason for freshmen women to sign contracts earlier in the year and should wait until later in the year to make housing decisions. lnterFratemity Council President Kevin Batteh said he thinks women might not find Gaines and Woods Creek as attractive as the fraternity houses. He believes the sophomore housing requirement will bring the issue of sorority housing to the forefront. Howison agreed. He said Panhellenic has to decide whether it wants sorority housing or not. When Panhellenic comes to the administration about housing, the university will have an obliga- tion to meet their needs. Sharp said Panhellenic will discuss the possi- bility of getting sorority lodges later this year. She said the process will take several months. Howison said that although there has been student opposition, he said the policy will be in the best interests of W&L’s future. Junior Andrew Olmem disagreed. “Once again the administration has decided to suppress the students’ independence that has made W&L famous.” He said the policy will only make the deans happy, but it will not benefit the student body. “I think it should be the priority of Dean Howison to foster student independence rather than to im- prove the Lexington housing market.” Sophomore William Haase said he understands the reasoning behind the policy, but he thinks people should not be forced to live in university housing. “The dorms can’t be that great if you have to force students to live there,” he said. ‘‘I don’t like the idea of forcing people to do anything. I like choice.” Freshman Cheryl Puzon said the policy is not unfair to women. “It’s guaranteed housing,” she said. “The policy makes it easier for women to find housing and they don’t have to pay as much.” Dean of Freshmen and Residence Life Dennis Manning said the policy will help to build commu- nity. He said one of the most effective ways to build community is to develop a sense of attach- ment to a place. “It [community] means sacrifice,” he said, “and I don’t think this [policy] is a significant sacrifice.” He said other schools have four year housing requirements. He said it’s rare for students to have the freedom and flexibility of living where they want to live for two years. Manning rejected argu- ments that the policy would hurt student autonomy. ‘‘I don’t see this as being counter to the spirit of student self—govemance,” he said, Manning said there are times when obligation to the university and community takes precedence over self-interest. The policy will benefit the stu- dents and the school. “A sophomore housing requirement has the potential to improve student life here. The whole fabric of student life will be strengthened.” photo by Betsy Green, The Ring-tum Phi FD worker Jen Norwood paints a banner for the Soiree. With two days to go, the gym has work left to be done. I Fditorjancl ‘ , andeover letter OCR::/Vol_094/WLURG39_RTP_19950303/WLURG39_RTP_19950303_002.2.txt The Ring-tum Phi. March 3. 1-995 BEYOND THE BLUE RIDGE The World U.S. Marines land in Somalia again On Tuesday, U.S. Marines opened the last phase of Operation United Shield, the United Nations effort to restore democracy in Somalia. Ap- proximately 2,000 U.S. and Italian troops have moved into prepared fortifications along the shores of the Indian Ocean. Pakistani and Bangladeshi soldiers who comprise the rear guard of the U. N. force that once numbered 30,000 were scheduled to begin leaving through the U.S. lines this week. U.S concerned about South African arms The United States is concerned that the defunct biological and chemical weapons program of South Africa will end up in the hands of a terrorist group, according to government sources. The weapons program was officially terminated in 1993 by F.W. de Klerk. Recently, the U.S. government has been pressuring President Nelson Mandela to make sure all of the weapons and research have been destroyed because intelligence sources have reported that Libyan agents have been trying to secure research from the defunct program. Peso continues to struggle in Mexico On Monday, the Mexican stock market fell by 6.85% following last week’s decline. Analysts claim that investors are unloading their stocks because the government has failed to give them a clear indication of the future of the country’s economic policy. Inflation continues to spiral out of control as interest rates soar and the value of the currency drops. The Nation Balanced budget amendment delayed Tuesday marked the final day of Senate debate over the balanced budget amendment. At the day’s end, supporters of the amendment were still one or two votes short of obtaining the two thirds majority needed for passage. Senate Majority Leader Bob Doe postponed the vote until Thursday. The amendment, which was approved by the House last month, is designed to keep government from spending more than it raises except in wartime. The fate of the amendment in the Senate will be decided by Sen. Sam Nunn of Georgia and four other Democrats who have threatened to oppose the amendment if it is not revised to prohibit the courts from interfering with future congressional tax and budget measures. Medicare cutback expected Senate Finance Committee chair Bob Packwood announced on Mon- day that in order to achieve a balanced budget the Medicare and Medicaid programs will have to be drastically restructured. Senior citizens with greater financial security may be asked to assume higher premiums and pay for more services independently. Also, the entitlement programs may be reorganized to encourage more people to participate in health maintenance organizations. Changes are expected to be included in the budget recon- ciliation bill in September and will likely ignite Congressional debate. Rosa Lopez gives testimony at Simpson trial On Tuesday, Rosa Lopez, a housekeeper in the Brentwood area, testified that she saw 0.]. Simpson’s white Ford Bronco parked outside of his mansion on the night of June 12th at 8:00 p.m. and later at 10:00 pm. This bolsters Simpson’s alibi that he was home at approximately 10:15 p.m., when Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were murdered. Lopez also claims to have heard men speaking outside of Simpson’s home shortly after midnight, an hour after the former football star left his home to go to the airport. The State Virginia GOP Chair to challenge Sen. Warner’s reelection bid Virginia Republican Chairman Patrick M. McSweeney announced in an interview on Monday that he may challenge incumbent Republican Senator John W. Warner. McSweeney has accused Warner of breaking his promise to hold off on divisive campaigning until next year. Mc Sweeney claims that his challenge is in the best interest ofthe Va. Republican party, which has been in disarray for the past year. Virginia gun dealer pleads guilty On Monday, Paul David Petersen of Blacksburg, Va. pleaded guilty in Roanoke federal court to conspiring to circumvent firearm laws with other members of the Blue Ridge Hunt Club, a fledgling militia. The group hoped to use guerrilla warfare and terrorism to combat gun control efforts. Members also wanted to circumvent the federal gun control act by disguising gun buyers’ identities. Petersen faces up to 16 months in prison. Beyond the Blue Ridge is compiled by Bethany Bauman ‘ So much food, so little time Photo by Betsy Green, The Ring-tum Phi Evans Dining Hall was the site of a Food Fair on Tuesday. Students were able to sample food from around the globe and close to home. Wandering from table to table proved to be a nice change from a typical D-Hall meal. Class of ’62 From STAFF REPORTS Quality in U.S. industry is the topic of the eighth lecture in the Class of 1962 Fellowship Lecture series. Kipling M. Pirkle, an associate pro- fessor of management at Washington and Lee University,will speak in North- ern Auditorium on March 7, at 7 p.m. His speech is entitled “Taking Care of Business: Observations on Quality in U.S. Industry.” It and the reception that will follow are open to the public. The Class of 1962 Fellowship pro- gram was established in 1987 with a gift of an endowment to support the scholarship and research of the under- graduate faculty. The Class of 1962 presented the gift at its 25th reunion “to acknowledge its indebtedness and grati- tude to the University for the under- graduate education it received and to make an expression of the gratitude in a manner that will benefit the Univer- sity in a substantial way.” The funds were awarded in con- W&I-h junction with an approved full-year faculty leave research project. Upon completion of the leave year, each Class of 1962 Fellow presents the results of the project to the university’s faculty and students. Pirkle is the eighth fac- ulty member to be named a Class of 1962 Fellow. Pirkle received his B.B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Geor- gia, and his Ph.D. from Clemson Uni- versity. He has been at W&L since 1989, where he teaches strategic man- agement, human resource management, total quality management, and statis- tics in the university’s School of Com- merce, Economics, and Politics. He taught at Old Dominion University from 1986 to 1989, and at Furman University from 1984 to 1986. He is a member of the American Society for Quality Control, the Family Firm Insti- tute, and the Southern Management Association. moderalandlpostmodeia spanastipog ’ A*¥4"~*.WI.’ Debicltilwili give the}e¢tare,i a;;kt’ia.1976]was nam *Atf’,t}1e: iftiivietsity of " graduate and vice-chancello {V ' . ' ':: g ; .: , :§v‘¢.a.y_1>:a ,‘¢:1aas... mil 5' kg rgviewsifand, has lectured ex; Kelly’s Corner On Rt. 60 (Nelson St.), 2.5 miles West of Lexington " The tradition continues ” Custom-made hand tied flies and guidedflyfishing trips availablefrom Kelly’s Corner COMING SOON: Completeflyfishing line AsAIways, We Provide The Best Service For The W&L Community 463-5452 Miles & Sandy Nye, Proprietors Open? Days Hot Zone aunt‘-horispieakfis to W&L From STAFF REPORTS Richard Preston, author of the best-selling non-fiction thriller The Hot zone will speak at Washington and Lee University on Thursday, March 9, at 8 p.m. i 1 . Lee Chapel. The public is invited to attend. Preston’s books had its origin as a 1992 New Yorker article he wrote about th -V 1989 crisis at the “monkey house” in Reston, VA in which some 600 recentl ii imported monkeys began dying from what was identified as the deadly Ebola virus. His graphic account of what went on during the top-secret U.S. Army mission that shut down the research facility is both harrowing and alarming — i comes at a time when the tropical wildemesses of the world are being destroyed, and previously unknown viruses that have lived undetected in the rain forest for _. eons are entering human populations. 4llE41r=fl41»’Z4l Ntttttlntr it Em Mr. OCR::/Vol_094/WLURG39_RTP_19950303/WLURG39_RTP_19950303_003.2.txt ‘r l ‘lg. V 95 Fine cast fails to save Bullets I ver Br0adway’s shoddy sc ipt I r “V By KIRK StJsorvG—- L‘ Phi Movie Reviewer ‘K Bullets over Broadway — fit‘! Despite receiving seven Oscar nominations, Woody Allen’s latest flick simply doesn’t live up to our expectations. Released several months ago, the film has attracted little attention (it has only grossed about ten million dollars). However, when it received so many nominations, I decided to give it a chance, hoping to stumble upon what would become cult classic. Unfortunately, Bullets over Broadway will be remembered as little more a particularly mundane film from a normally excellent direc- tor. John Cusack is struggling playwright David ‘Shayne, who is insistent that his latest script, (“ad of Our Fathers, not be mangled by prima onna actresses and greedy producers catering to the lowest common denominator. He is an artist, and he will not compromise his art for anything. Well, almost anything. As we know, life is not perfect. Cusack can only get financing from a shady, none-too-artistic gangster, who insists that his moll, Olive Neal (Jennifer Tilly), have a major part in the play, a role too big for her limited dramatic gifts. But hope springs eternal, and Cusack man- ages to round out the cast with a number of fine, slightly-past-their-prime actors and actresses, including the majestic Helen Sinclair (Dianne Wiest), a stage legend who hasn’t had a hit in years. To top off this volatile mix of ego and artistry, the gangster/producer insists one of his silent, scowling enforcers accompany Tilly to rehearsals, to ensure that she gets treated right. As a result, ‘Cheech’ (Chazz Palminteri) sits in the back of the theater, occasionally threaten- ing Cusack if he doesn’t respect Tilly’s meager talents. There are a number of intriguing sub-plots that develop as the play works its way towards a Broadway debut: Tilly falls for the leading man, Cusack falls for the manipulative Wiest, Cusack’s girlfriend falls for his good friend, etc. Most importantly, it turns out that Palminteri, far from being an unthinking brute, is a pretty good artist in his own right. Cusack ends up having him secretly re—write most of the play, and critics unknowingly hail Cusack as the greatest new talent of the decade. As usual, Woody Allen has assembled a tremendous cast to help him. Jack Warden, Rob Reiner, Harvey Fierstein, and Tracey Ullman all liven up the cast and do a fine job. Similarly, Cusack is excellent as the harried yet proud young artist, showing a real comedic flair, a departure from his serious fare like The Grifzers. Both Jennifer Tilly and Dianne Wiest (Par- enthood) have been nominated for Best Sup- porting Actress Oscars, and Tilly has a very good performance, especially considering her past roles in such movies as Made in America or Johnny Be Good. But of the two it is Wiest that truly deserves the award. She makes the typical aging—starlet routine much more interesting and full of life than we would have expected from such a stock charac- ter. Her manipulation and deviousness, com- bined with her aging greatness and tenderness, make a very moving, very real picture with just the right comedic touches for this film. Already an Oscar-winner for another Allen picture, Hannah and Her Sisters, Wiest would be an excellent choice again this year. The film finds its downfall, though, in its shoddy script. Written by director Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, the individual dialogue and conversations sparkle with tension, humor, and general reality. Plus, Allen shows no fear in taking the movie in unexpected directions. However, the film as a whole rambles, mov- ing in fits and starts from one character episode to another, without being a cohesive whole. The characters aren’t developed fully enough to drive the film as a whole, and the result is maddening. The picture refuses to move on its own, so it keeps getting shoved in the back by Allen every fifteen minutes or so. Although individual bits and pieces are enjoyable, it’s simply annoying as a whole. Despite some excellent scenes, commend- able acting and the famous Allen name, Bullets over Broadway simply doesn’t feel like a good film in the end. I think it will probably do very well on network television, where its stop-and- start qualities make it perfectly suited to com- mercials. Until then, despite the Oscar nomina- tions, wait till videotape — or better yet, if you’re impatient and love comedies about the stage, check out Mel Brooks’ hilarious The Produc- ers, which is a thousand times funnier and livelier than Bullets over Broadway. Rating Scale fifififir -Go buy thisassoon as itcomesout on video. It is an instant classic. “You'll laugh; you'll cry; and maybe. just maybe, you'll learn something about yourself." fififr - Go see this film now, while it‘s still on the big screen. lt’s worth a few Oscar nominations and the seven bucks you'll pay if you see it outside bexington. Overall. “Better than Cats!” firir - Okay, so there have been better films. Nevenheless, it is a good example of its genre, and you should probably see it on videotape. Still, probably “Better than Cats!" it - It happens to be on HBO, and you're blowing off tomonow's reading. Although your time would probably be better served on your education, its free and you're bored. so go ahead and watch it. E - Even if its free and your best friend said he never laughed harder, trust me, this one sucks Don't waste your time, or at least don't waste it on this. (There's always MTV.) By DAN ODENWALD _ The high costs of Fancy Dress may deter some potential dates from PAGE g Phi Features Editor lt’s official. It happens every year about this time. Fancy Dress mania has overtaken the Wash- ington and Lee campus. Everywhere you go, someone is talking about FD, hearing about FD, or thinking about FD, W&L women are scurrying for last—minute accessories to their dresses, W&L men are making sure their Alvin- Denis flask is in operating order. Freshmen are nervously anticipat- ing their first brush with the “grand social event of the South.” Seniors are nostalgically reminiscing about their past FD’s — the good, the bad, and the ugly. All the Fancy Dress hoopla is enough to make even the goodest of good ole’ boys or sweetest of Magnolia queens sick to their stom- ach —— at least, those without dates. Yes, there are still many dateless souls out there. Why do so many people, described by one sympa- thetic friend as “normal people,” not have dates? Depending on whom you ask, the answer varies. Some simply do not want to go. The cost is rather prohibitive. When all is said and done, FD-goers can spend upwards of $300. Tickets, tuxedo rentals, dresses, expensive dinners, SAB concert tickets, and spirits expenses are quite popping the FD question. Elaborate balls don’t appeal to some. Let's face it, some actually prefer those obnoxious and predictable band parties. And what about those FD Steering Commit- tee members? They’ve spent more time than you can possibly imagine planning this event . There’s a good chance many on the Com- mittee have grown so exhausted with all the preparation that when the ball arrives, the thought of actually attending causes them to vomit unoontrollably. You may roll your eyes in disbelief, but see just how long FD Chairman Joe Frampton really stays at the ball? Unfortunately, some W&L women don’t get asked. lt’s possible the overwhelming population of road cheese present at the ball accounts f o r this. Why would some guys choose to ask a non-W&Lwoman to FD? Every- one knows that W&L girls are smarter, more fun, more attractive, and more sexy than any road school girl could ever hope to be. Yet still, a large number of girls go unasked. Perhaps President-Elect Elrod could issue an executive order stating that no road school girl can be asked to FD until all W&L women have dates. Well, what does the FD dateless one do this weekend? The possibilities are as varied as the reasons for not going. the library dutifully studying. A more popular alternative is to leave town for the weekend. Washington D.C. is only three-and-a-half hours away. lt’s also a good opportunity to visit friends at other schools. One could always go home and visit the folks. Whatever you do this weekend — be safe, be smart, and have fun. And remember one thing if you're one of the dateless masses out there in W&L-land. When this whole ordeal is over in four days, no one will care or much less be able to recall what you did this weekend. /’ 2 )3‘, g \\ All dressed up with no place to go... daunting to the starving college student. Some choose to spend a quiet weekend in Mark Mathabane paints beauty, sadness and pain By MICHAEL HEWLETI‘ Phi Staff Writer As South Africa heads into the new year with apartheid officially abolished, the new government has a number of challenges facing it. One of those challenges involves Men oftentimes physically abused their wives or cheated on them. More often than not South Afri- can women had no choice who they married. Once lobola was paid, their hus- bands looked upon their wives as their possession—not as their partners.Geli, Mathabane’s mother, is forced to marry a man she doesn’t love. Her mother tells her that she can- not marry her true love, David. In- stead she must marry an older man. “My mother went on to say that She was a strict woman, very short tempered, and ever since my father left her she had been drinking heavily. She would often beat me and my siblings with aswitch if we disobeyed her. But I was disappointed, troubled, and hurt by her attempts to kill my dream of marrying the man I truly loved.” Mathabane takes the reader into the lives of not only his mother but also his grandmother and sister. Tales of abuse and witchcraft and struggle abound in this book. His grandmother talks about how her husband left her the rectifying of the foranotherwoman inferiorpositionblack while his sister, women have held in Florah talks about South Africa. the abuse and infi- In his new book, delity she suffered African Women: underherhusband. Three Generations, Descriptions of Mark Mathabane poverty and life looks at the lives of three generations of women in his family: his grandmother, his mother, and his sister. In South African culture, a man who wants to marry a woman must pay lobola to the father. Suitors paid lobola with cows in ancient days. Cows played an important role in South African society; in fact, some villages were built around cow pens. These days, men pay for their wives with cash money. As Mathabane makes clear throughout the book, women have no rights under the lobola system. Tespo (“Faith’/’) flashes a grin at the camera. she preferred I marry an older man who had already sown his wild oats and was therefore more likely to be faithful." "It’s better to be an old man’s darling than a young man’s fool,” she said. ''I couldn’t argue with my mother. She had always had the final word. under apartheid are clearly drawn with an honest touch. Mathabane has written a fine book. He lets the women tell their stories. His voice stays in the back- ground, bringing their voices forth. These women’s lives are filled with sadness and pain. Yet, I kept marveling at their strength and beauty. Despite all they had been through, they still survived and en- dured. Mathabane has given his reader's a gift: the gift of knowing these women, their struggles and their successes. Book Photo Book Photo A Shangaan witch doctor carrying the paraphernalia of his profession, along with shield and spears. OCR::/Vol_094/WLURG39_RTP_19950303/WLURG39_RTP_19950303_004.2.txt The Ring-tum Phi, March 3,1995 MIXED I\:'IE33€_‘¢II'L‘. by Jack Ohman K I-IOWS HIT I TAIIIEIV LOW». WHAT Tv Peon: 3»! ABOUT AGRESSES IN WHAT TV Peoruz gm ABOUT ACTRESSE IN | — '5 (Mg .. @1995 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All Rims Reserved. HEIDDY FID to everyone. Dllease. dent drink yoursellt into a stupor. The future of America is counting on you. -- The Dhi SIWDIVE VIRQIN IA! Train and make your first parachute jump in one day. Skydive Virginias staff has 30+ years instructional expe- rience. For brochure call 1-800-414- DIVE. APARTMENT FOR RENT 2 bedroom apartment for rent in downtown Lexington - just a very short walk from W&L campus. .7I'l'a¢"I/due HARDWARE STORES "’ $187.50 per month per bedroom. $375.00 per month for the unit. Great Location! Landlord pays for water - including hot water. Hardware, Paint, and Related Items Open Mon. - Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. E. Nelson St., Lexington Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. 463-2186 "Peon: wuo SELECT memes / you FOR TV TALK $HOW$.’.Z AFTER No ‘'59 THIS EIZEAK. A 7/;427ZE2&P0.4'Z w 7wuu't««wou¢a£54awle¢ I9 5. Ecwdoqrzé Sc. ' 46.5’-2742 W&L STUDENTS Self—storage units now available. Reserveyour self-storage area for the summer months. 25 South Jefferson Street behind Domino’s Pizza Call Mrs. Brown 463-3013 Available beginning June 1, 1995. If interested, please call the property manager, Mrs. Brown, at 463-3013 8 am — 5 pm M—F. FOR PEOPLE WHO THINK THERE'S MORE TO LIFE THAN A PAYCHECK. The Brothers ' If you’re a young of Sigma N u’ man or woman looking Lambda Chapter at a humdrum future, ’ there’s a challenging Congrat ulate alternativethe Army. Not just the more than 250 skills to choose from, but the lifestyle. The chance to travel, to become fit and trim and exercise your mental muscles, Brotherjohn W. Elrod on glecfion as too. To do things you didn’t think you could do. To be ‘ proud of yourself and your country. the PTCSICICIIL And you get a pretty good paycheck, too. Ofwashingmn 5’ 703-886-265 1 L“ U"'V”5"Y- ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN 3:? ANNUAL FUND STAFF ASSOCIATE Washington and Lee University is seeking a creative individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills to fill the position of Annual Fund Staff Associate, a one-year appointment, renewable for a second year. This position assists in the development and management of strategies to increase involvement in the financial , support of Washington and Lee through the Annual Fund, a $2.7 million plus effort J providing direct support to the University’s operating budget. Specific responsibilities include coordination and further development of the Senior and Third Year I_.aw Pledge Project Programs, development of strategies to increase involvement in the Annual Fund by undergraduate and law alumni out 1-10 years, management and supervision of various campus-based phonathon programs as well as some regional alumni phonathons. The successful candidate will have demonstrated initiative, the ability to work within an organized schedule of specific deadlines, and the willingness to travel and work some evenings. Working knowledge of computers and data retrieval is a plus. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with preference given to recent Washington and Lee graduates. Apply. by March 17, 1995 with leter of interest and resume addressed to: OT LN 3 35 .3’ 3 3 "-.'f'ui-'-'.Ii~. Robert W. Fox Director of Personnel Services Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia 24450 _____________________________________ __1 HOW TO KEEP PEOPLE'S HANDS OFF YOUR MONEY. 6 Carry only enough cash to last the day. Anyone who tries to borrow your last five spot isn't a friend. anyway. 6 Label your spare-change jar “beetle farm." Then, put your beetle farm in a jar labeled “spare change." 6 Mark up every space on checks. Don't leave room for someone to fill in their name and extra zeros. 0 Keep your wallet in your front pocket. It discourages pickpockets. So does wearing really tight pants. 6 Put your picture on your credit card. A Citibank Photocard is tough for anyone else to use, unless they look just like you. WE'RE LOOKING OUT FOR YOU To apply, call I-800-CITIBANK. __________________________________________________________1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ..I /5.-i ’,»—._‘- _ g V: —'-»*_.2- »~,_~ -, ._ . : 4 .- . . ~-., _,u.a, For the return of green silk Hermes Scarf E I Lost Friday 2/24/95 I If found, please call : ' E. Sharman 202/508-3531' 5 $100 REWARD x. V ‘"1 3 An Equal Opportunity Employer _ —_—_—H—fl‘ ‘ ‘Do You Want VISA 3. MasterCard Credit Cards? f c..?.».Ts'cZan.‘n3x'2‘io?sa’s.'u’a1yuoo’ ' .?."rE 33625 " o\" ‘ ‘ I . (9% Apartment for Rent“ 255 NGE .c..,,...g '§}'.‘X.I°9‘§.'3:.:1I','I'.l:.?Jf'Jfu"L°2L¢"‘.7§;‘.L“,8.‘.3'3 u IwantVISA0/MASI‘ElCARD0Cledlt , 3 West Preston : c»-u--w-we «co» - Downstairs ......:‘.?..*.°.."..': :.‘..':'=.'.?.'.*.'.:..::;:'.:'.:.:!.°.:."::..§..°". : E rtment - .. "AME Apa . EMEmEsNI§R£s—1;L_rlr'rCip(N BN1‘!-:R‘I‘2INMENT : ADD S W1th1n Walking HOT!-ZLS—MOTEl.S—GAS-CAR RENI'ALS— "Es %. . ru-:mns—mo'ro BUILD voun cnnorr RATING! | CITY STATE __ ZIP . Dlstance of W&L m n PHONE SS’ Campus “mint Ito turn downs! u A . . [0 A ‘ ‘g|I9 No credit checks! ' SIGNATURE 3 . AfICT gg’|.I::'1¢¢::¢y. II“ 5°c“"ItY d99°5'ItI : gmem ca Int. /tmflmfl/'0 . on “ SEND rm: c 9 AV " " "° ''"'‘’°'‘'' 5-00 PM Your cnenn cums Ali: SIIIIMIIG! : H, OCR::/Vol_094/WLURG39_RTP_19950303/WLURG39_RTP_19950303_005.2.txt _PAGE 5 '( Ellie iliing-tum lflhi The Student Voice of Washington and Lee Founded September 18, 1897 A he Dateless Wonder... About this time every year the rumors begin to fly around the mpus. Whispers behind closed doors, when backs are turned: 1 hat do you mean, she doesn’t have a date? But, she...” ' nfortunately, highly available, beautiful, charming, intelli- ent Washington and Lee women are left dateless every year; 1 hey are forced to go outside of the normally acceptable channels to find escorts to the biggest party in the South. We have actually heard W&L students bemoaning the fact they did not choose to attend one of our women-only neighbors which surround us. No wonder W&L women have their little prejudices against women from all-women’s colleges; here we are, attending a school at which the men outnumber the women two-to-one, and yet we are not asked to the most important social event of the year. Something is obviously wrong with our oft—1auded social system. . ; Someone said to a W&L man, “y’all have so much power. You ' just don’t realize.” It is true. The men at Washington and Lee 5 have all the power, and use it so unwisely. At a small school such I as this, it is truly amazing that some of the best prospects in lanyone’s standards are left bringing their brothers’ friends or ‘their friends’ brothers, cadets, or old boyfriends shipped in from fir away. Qyhy this odd shortage of men? Are our standards too high? I doubt it, somehow; though we can think of a few standard ‘excuses, eventually we run out and have to give in to the next request. Are you afraid of our brains? Believe us, when everyone has eaten and drunk and been merry, relative SAT scores matter ,to us less and less. I am grasping at straws, perhaps, but something is wrong, at least from the perspective of intelligent and lovely women at W&L. Take another look around you, men, before desperately ‘(reaching for the available girls’ school girl. You may be sur- prised at who is lonely and unattached, and lives only a few meters away from you. ‘Congratulations are in order... The trustees of Washington and Lee have selected a new president, and have been very voluble in their support of him; ‘John Elrod was the unanimous selection of the Board of Trust- ees, and everyone from members of student government to the administration has been praising Elrod effusively. g ,, John Wilson, our soon-to-be-retiring president, described «I Elrod with the greatest respect. “He has an infectious enthusiasm for life, learning and ideas; he likes people, and he is a good judge of people,” said Wilson. x“He will find himself speaking all over the country, representing the University, and he has to reflect the values of the University. He comunicates well, and that is a very important part of the job.” Wilson also lauded Elrod’s honesty, a principle which he said ‘went beyond the honor system definition of a prohibition of lying, cheating and stealing, but included a “courage of convic- tions.” Congratulations, John Elrod. If you live up to half of the praises of the faculty and administration, you will be a great president. \ .,Quote of the Week... \(“Do your parents know you’re a lesbian?” . ., A W&L woman to a complete stranger, caught dancing (gasp!) near a few female friends OPINION \f\V~.. I-lg, 0«‘5.~iI\C