OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20000508/WLURG39_RTP_20000508_001.2.txt "1. 4 K Arch —F"3>"?8.”I55 K552. V4533 ‘.'x_/- Lil” ‘.01 g e t t i n g They come from when you are scream- psyched for ing for the band to play one more song. the weekend They come from being packed in a fia- temity basement pressed against the stage that oh-so-conveniently hits most people mid-shin. They come from sliding in the fraternity sludge found on the floors of every house. They come from other people who lack con- trol of their limbs when they dance. They make you smile as you piece to- gether which incident that blue and purple bruise on your right forearm came from. So, I ask you now to look around...identify the events preceeding each bruise. . . and sit back and laugh over another wild Alumni Weekend. uote of the Week: {( I’m here to make money, not friends. — Thomas “Baner” Bane to man who told him not to tow alumni’s cars I} @112 ifiing-tum ifllii Executive Editors Stephanie Bianco Emily Barnes Alexis Yee-Garcia Tara Ann Friedel Mike Crittenden Brendan Harrington Heather MacDonald Tiffany Friedel Lisa Lin Neal Willetts News Editor Opinions Editor W&Life Editors Sports Editors I Copy Editor Photo Editor Assistant Photo Editor Layout Editor The Ring-tum Phi is published Mondays during the undergraduate school year at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. Funding for The Ring-tum Phi comes primarily from advertising and subscription revenues. The Washington and Lee Publications Board elects the Executive Editor, but The Ring-tum Phi is otherwise independent. The Ring-tum Phi welcomes all responsible submissions and letters. All submissions must be in the Phi office, room 208 of the University Center, by noon on Friday to appear in that week’s edition. The Ring- tum Phi reserves the ri ‘ edit submissions for content and length. Letters and columns do not reflect the opinion of The Ring-tum Phi Editorial Board. Advertising does not reflect the opinions of T he Ring-tum Phi or its staff. This newspaper observes current court definitions of libel and obscenity. The Ring-tum Phi 208 University Center Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 Telephone: (540) 462-4060 Advertising Office: (540) 462-4049 Fax: (540) 462-4059 E-mail: phi@wIu.edu http://wIu.edu/-phi Annual subsription rate: $30 » RCHS: the next frontier for frat party dates? W&L woman alert: There is an unnoticed group of women in your backyard, waiting to find W&L men for date functions. There are not just five road schools for competition. There are Rockbridge County High School girls. This Saturday, while most everyone went to band par- ties with alumni, I went undercover to the RCHS prom in Natural Bridge. Women and men should be concerned with this urgent message (thankfully not from University Com- puting). RCHS put on a decent event, complete with leftover Fancy Dress decorations and plenty of debauchery. The high school kiddos danced like crazy to just about any- thing the DJ played, but they really came alive to the school favorite — Fancy Dress or even a band party. We would much prefer to hire an amiable W&L security guard than the aggres- sive police officers that RCHS hired. If W&L gatherings are so much more party-friendly, what would happen if the two cultures collided? I am afiaid to say that the cultures did collide Saturday night. I could not believe it when I saw it, but there actually were a num- ber of W&L men at the prom. I will refrain from naming people, but I am safe in saying that everyone would be surprised to see some of these guys at RCHS. In fact, I was amazed to see so many VMI, Harnpden- Sydney and W&L guys Saturday night. RCHS women invited an impressive number of road school guys, forc- ing many of the senior guys to ask underclassmen. My date Rocky Top. This year, thankfully, no one got so carried away that an ambu- lance had to be called. Two cultures exist so close but left Side of the Aisle Nathan Urquhart ’O1 supplied me with all kinds of rumors about where RCHS women went to meet these never recognize each other’s pres- ence. The RCHS students, W&L students and our alumni had very similar goals for the evening. All groups want to have a good time dancing and drinking the night away. However, W&L has created a sanctuary for partying that is the envy of most every RCHS student. Prom-goers went to great lengths to sneak alcohol into the prom, most attempts being successful as far as I know. W&L students would never allow such tight security at guys. We might be seeing more RCHS women at our parties in the future, as the women seemed very interested in where and when we would be having our Spring Term gather- ings. Many prom-goers expressed interest in attending Alumni Weekend band parties, as the unofiicial after-prom party was all but guaranteed to be broken up by the po- lice. ‘ RCHS students are very familiar with alumni who con- tinually reappear. Many,JRCHS alumni return for the prom so many times that they wear out their welcome, not unlike some of the W&L alumni who return every year to restore order to their fraternities by destroying property and leav- ing town before the University damage bill comes. In fact, RCHS now has a rule that dates over the age of 23 must be approved, and my sources tell me that several approvals were made. Perhaps fraternities should consider making criteria for which alumni can attend parties. The primary difference between our parties and the prom scene must be the number of fights. I have never been amongst a group of people who threw so many punches. Afler witnessing a couple of heated verbal arguments Z that administrators broke up, I started asking prom-goers about the fights. The minor of the evening was that a guy hit his date because she did not want to go to an after- prom party with him. Everyone claimed that they saw the big event, yet no one had details (the assistant principal ' told me that they know nothing of this fight). Sure, there is an occasional fight at a party here, but I rarely hear of this many fights in one night, especially be- tween dates. Thankfully, I survived my night and lived to return to W&L and attend some Alumni Weekend parties that night. Mixing between the two cultures did not feel right. Judging from the number of W&L guys at the prom, however, I think that die this mixing may happen more than many think. TALKb3CkI What did you wantto be...wliat are you now? “It’s not iinpfdrfafntwhafiwanted to be, but I exceeded all expectations because of was a former Ring.mm Phi editor_ _ _ an imemet company _ as far 5-om the fine, fine foundations of W&L!” I’m. an episcopal bishop.” being a lawer as can be,” -Burk Wilson ‘75 -PeterLee ‘60 -GreggAmonnet.’te ‘75 “i:1idii?gHt lid bile}: newspaperinan 41 I l“Itl1ou(gh‘t’I"d be a lawyer. I’m now “I just wanted to graduate! I screwed around too much in the first two years here, soitwasagame ofcatchupafier that.” -Craig Wadell ‘85 OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20000508/WLURG39_RTP_20000508_003.2.txt I 5 : l Elli: filing-tum ifllii 4 MAY 8, PAGE 3 “ W&L sen'ors jo' the real ‘ orld 'th onl°ne business it - tion caused by chlorine, sun light, salt water and laundry . By Emlly Barnes detergents. Leffler pointed out that this protection is sig- EXECUT1 VE ED 1 TOR nificantly better than the protection provided by typical summer tee-shirt. Upon graduation, two seniors will launch a company “Most people think that a tee-shirt provides adequate J“ devoted to keeping their customers in the shade. protection,” Lefller said. “In reality, according to the Ameri- Senior Business Administration Majors Stephanie can Academy of Dermatology, a light colored cotton tee- Leffler and Ryan Noble are set to graduate and take on shirt only provides an SPF of 7.” their business full-time. The company, the Sun Safe Leffler turned down a job at public relations firm 4 Shop, will sell swimwear and accessories that have an Burson-Marsteller in order to take on the business with Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 50+ to protect skin from Noble. the damaging effects of the sun. “I think that running my own business is the best The company will market its products through baby’s way to learn,” she said. “I will gain more experience in this and children’ s stores and through their web site, endeavor than I would by working in a low-level position 4 www.sunsafeshop.com. The web site provides extensive in a giant firm.” information about the dangers associated with sun expo- Leffler and Noble will share the business with Rosslyn sure in addition to providing sun protective solutions. Cox, a senior at Adelaide University in South Australia. The Sun Safe Shop will offer 65 products ranging Cox has experience in the industry through working for the K «from swimwear and sunglasses to polo tops and hats. Anti-Cancer Foundation of South Australia. She has wit- Although some sun-protective items will be available nessed the success of sun-safe clothing in Australia. Cox for adults, the company will primarily focus on provid- will move to the United States this summer. ing products for babies and children. The three hired Storebusters.com, a company owned The idea for the company was born when Noble stud- by W&L graduates Gaelan Brown, Kelly Dyer, and Sean ,( ied abroad in Australia during last year’s winter and spring Cannon, to design and promote the SunSafeShop’s web terms. site. “Sun Protective clothing and swimwear is a relatively Leffler and Noble have received help and advice new concept in the United States,” Noble said. “When I from Professors Dennis Garvis and Kimberly Cass.‘ studied abroad in Australia, I learned about the popular Noble created the company’s business plan during "» product and was surprised that it was not widely avaliable an independent study with Garvis. Cass is currently in the United States.” assisting Leffler and Noble in creating an internet “Skin Cancer is a significant problem in the U.S,” said marketing plan. Leffler. “One in two Americans who live to age 65 will Noble and Leffler will offer internships for stu- . contract skin cancer; 1.2 million new cases will be diag- dents interested in marketing and public relations. They V nosed this year.” will hold an information session for students interested The Sun Safe Shop will offer swimwear made by Aus- in full-time employment and internships Monday, May tralian manufacturer SolarSuit. The Sun Safe Shop is 8 at 7 p.m. in University Center Room 114. SolarSuit’s exclusive U.S. distributor. SolarSuit’s Chloresist -Additional information from a press release from Sun 4. material provides an SPF of 50+ while resisting deteriora— Safe Shop courtesy of Stephanie Lefller and Ryan Noble , yp By Kris Ponina Murphy, immersed in their own punk band, decided to join STAFF WRITER Chris Reardon and Tony Lopacinski, who were already playing in an indie band. & T , Though both pairs found common ground in their mu- Stephanie Leffler and Ryan Noble are ready to run their new online company, the Sun Safe Shop, On Saturday, May 13, Earth to Andy, amajor label re- sical taste, their real nexus resided in their desire for a V after they graduate. As this model proves, the company’s product is safe and stylish too. ording artist, Will be performing at the Sigma Nu frater- change, In addition to the skills of their production manag- ~é—-—- W ——- V — ~———4~—-~——e———é- —— .. ittyh. Earth to Andy has been described as “Soundgarden ers Nick Launay (Semisonic, Silverchair, Talking Heads), ‘ i the Beatles singing,” a blend of hard and modem and Chris Loyd-Alge (Everclear, Fastball, Hole, Green Day), ;. ock. The band consists of front man “Andy,” (he just Earth to Andy also can brag of their guest appearance by M O S t W & L S t U A Q h t S _ L oes by Andy), Kevin Murphy on the drums, bassist Chris Stone Temple Pilot’s Robert DeLeo on their CD. . ' eardon, and Tony Lopacinski playing guitar. From toursites that range from Texas to Tennessee to The band has produced their first CD “Chronicle New Hampshire, Earth to Andy will be making their Wash- ings,” and the single “Still After You” is already being ington andWLee debut in less than a week. The band has * layed on more than 74 radio stations across the country. toured wifi3immie’s Chicken Shack and Canada’s Joy Drop. heir influences stem from Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Stone The Sigma Nu fraternity booked them via an alum who emple Pilots, and Chris Cornell, combining mellow rock worked for the Phillip Morris Agency, Earth to Andy’s V unes with complex lyrics and guitar riffs. representing agents. Matt Herman, a junior Sigma Nu, ( The buzz about the band that’s intense music has swept claims, “Earth to Andy’s music definitely could appeal to he Eastern Seaboard began about 2 years ago in most of the student body here. I’m hoping for a big tum- harlottesville and Washington, DC. Andy and Kevin _out this weekend.” ROBERTSON CONT. “— United States prisons do not do enough to educate husband walks out,” he said_ he" Prisoners. Freshman Sara Rafferty said she agrees with Robertson. “The rate of criminal recidivism is incredible because “Families are the central unit of love and support in ur prisons don’t prepare inmates for life on the outside,” society , . . staying together is paramount,” she said. , 6 said, pointing to a prison reading program he super- Roberston graduated magna cum laude from W&L in ises as a model for others. A ' 1950, and is in Lexington for his fiftieth reunion. He says Robertson also says that the high number of divorces that he is enthusiastic about W&L having a poverty class. I S the primary cause of the declining role of the family, “When I was here, we were quite frankly more con- “ hich in turn causes poverty. He favors the abolition of cerned with partying than helping the poor, so I’m glad , K o-fault divorce, in which a person may dissolve the mar- things have changed in fifiy years,” he said. 3 iage without proving adultery or abuse by their spouse. 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The 1999 lacrosse team had only one close early season loss, went on to win 12 in a row, the ODAC crown, and were a favorite heading into postseason. The Generals were busy preparing to roll on through the tour- nament before their season came to a stunning halt.The Generals were handed an upset that overshadowed an otherwise amazing season. The 26 returning members from the 1999 team remember the high expecta- tions they had going into the touma- ment, and have not forgotten the sea- son ending upset they suffered. Coach Stagnitta remembers last year’s loss as a “learning experience” and says “the whole year we’ve pre- pared differently [for the toiu-nament].” This year the team has had shorter, more focussed practices, and each week the team continues to improve. Stagnitta, ODAC coach of the year, cred- its his team’s “talent, leadership, experi- ence, and ability to stay focussed on what they set out to accomplis ” for their success they have had so far this year. Talent is an understatement. Eight Generals were named first or second team All-Conference last week, in addition to Stagnitta’s rec- ognition as coach of the year. Junior attackman Matt Dugan, se- rnior attackman Chris Brown, junior midfielder Pope Hackney, senior defenseman Charlie Antrim, and junior defenseman Pete Iwancio were all named first team All-ODAC, while se- nior attackrnan Colin Dougherty, junior midfielder Bernie Norton, and junior goalie Wes Hays were second team . The balance of the tearn’s ofi‘ense and defense has helped the Generals to a scoring margin of 15 goals per game. Consistent play on both ends will be a deciding factor on how far the team will advance this year. “If we play like we’re capable of playing, the rest will take care of it- self’ said coach Stagnitta about this year’s tournament. The Generals, who earned home field advantage for the first game, will face Kenyon (13-1) Wednesday after- noon. Kenyon, who is out of the Mid- west, is currently rarikedtwelfih in Division III, losing only to Denison. If the Generals can get by Kenyon, they will have the opportimity for re- venge against Gettysburg in the sec- ond round. Baseball Salem, VA——The Old Dominion Athletic Conference released its postseason baseball honors last Thursday. Washington and Lee was honored with the placement of Michael Hanson (Atlanta, Ga./ Pace) and Bobby Littlehale (Villa Park, lll./Willowbrook) on the sec- ond team. Hanson, a freshman second- baseman for the Generals, finished the season with a .328 batting average and tearn-highs in both home-rims (5) and stolen-bases (10). Hanson was also one of W&L’s top pitchers this past season. For the year, he accumulated a record of 7-3 on the mound, boast- ing a team-best ERA of 3.63. Littlehale was the starting leftfielder for the Generals throughout most of the 2000 campaign. As a freshman this season, Littlehale led W&L in doubles (10) and RBl’s (27), while ranking second on the team in both batting average (.350) and hits (43). Overthe _ course of the regular-season, Littlehale hit at a torrid .404 clip against ODAC competition. Washington and Lee finished its’ year with a record of 20- 1 5 overall. The Generals finished the regular season at 9-7 in the ODAC, good enough for the fourth seed in last weekend’s ODAC Tournament. -courtesy Sports Information Senior Generals attacker Katherine Riddle was named to the All-ODAC women’s lacrosse first team in an announcement by the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Friday. Riddle, a four-year starter play- ing in every game of her W&L la- crosse career, ranks fourth on W&L’s career-scoring list of all time with 100 goals and 4lassists. She led her team this year with 29 goals and 13 assists. After earning a second-team spot last year, Riddle was excited to re- ceive this year’s award to top ofi‘ her career in the sport she said helped to define her college experience. “When I think about my experi- ences here at W&L on the whole, lacrosse is probably the most valu- able thing that I’ve done,” Riddle said. “lt’s taught me a lot about myself and my own personal goals, my own personal drive and ambi- tion; that’s where I’ve learned about who I am, on the field.” As team captain,'Riddle attributes the honor to the Generals’ success- ful teamwork this season, and their ability to step up to the challenge af- ter losing several of last year’s start- ing players. “I don’t feel like anyone this year could have done it by themselves at all. We definitely were a team this year,” she said. “I’m really lucky to have ended my season like this. I’ll remem- ber this year for a long, long time.” Other honored team members included sophomore defender Riddle heads list of all-stars Eloise Priest, who was also named to the first team. Freshman attacker Leslie Bogart, sophomore midfielder Courtenay Fisher, and junior attacker Ellen Ritsch earned a place on the second team. I- MAY 8, 2000 rt H .11 be is 1» A >4 A ' R iphiotoicourtesrry of {refs mi; The Generals finished their sea.- son with an overall 8-5. . -Courtesy of Sports Information ' with additional reporting by Emily Barnes Spring term sports :,An adventurer’s g By David Hanson STAFF WRITER Two things change in spring at W&L: the weather gets nice (unless you enjoy 43 degrees and drizzling) and students have much more free time. These changes translate into the opportimity to try new activities in the outdoors. Why wouldn’t you spend the afiemoon of a surmy day hiking, canoeing, rope swinging, biking, climbing, or launching mayonnaise- filled balloons at coeds in the quads? Sega or TBS’s “Silvester Stallone Week” may keep some from getting outside, but for those interested in finding out what’s out there, here’s a little something. First, take the basics - hiking. The only equipment necessary are shoes and water. There are trails through- out this area Of course, there is House Mountain, an uphill climb on a log- ging road that takes about 45 minutes to reach the saddle of the mountains. Then pick a mountain - Little or Big - and hike on another 30 minutes or so for views of Lexington and the whole valley. Other hikes include numerous trails that bisect the Blue Ridge Park- way, specifically the Bluff Mountain section that begins a few miles south of the Parkway bridge where Route 60 crosses above Buena Vista. This hike is another steady climb, but only takes about an hour and offers grand views of the valley. Mt. Pleasant hik- irig area, the St. Mary’s wilderness area, and Goshen all have plentiful trails as well and are within a 40 minute drive. _ For the bikers in the crowd, the roads out route 60 toward House Mountain all seem to connect some- how and make for a good ride. There is actually a biking trail on the carn- pus that begins behind the athletic fields and ends up down by the clifi‘s along the Maury River. A little fur- ther away are the ATV trails along Route 52 on the way to Lynchburg. For those who have a canoe hang- ing up in their dorm room just waiting to hear about places to use it, there is the Maury, specifically Goshen for whitewater and the kayakers. Woods Creek is not a suitable option for ca- rioeing. However, the James River is ‘ not too far away and swallows up the Maury near Glasgow. This river is much larger than the Maury River and supposedly offers great small mouth bass fishing. . Schuyler Marshall took advantage -of the James Riyer for canoeing and fishing. He said of a recent trip, “the fishing was good, one rapid was big, and the water was cold.” Another less known activity avail- able nearby is rock climbing. The most accessible climbs are in Goshen, to- ward the end, just downstream from the swinging bridge. These are mainly top-rope climbs of around 40 feet, but there are numerous challenging routes. For those without equipment, you can always find one of the nu- merous rock outcrops around campus or in Goshen in order to practice your bouldering. Finally, after you are hot as Hades from hiking, biking, boating, and climbing all in the same day, you need to find a swimming hole or rope swing. We have all heard of Goshen with its water for swimming and its rocks for sitting. But if you want to swim in your birthday suit you may need more privacy. Panther Falls is a great spot in the Blue Ridge Mountains past Buena Vista where you can jump off a big rock and play around in a few A natural pools. There are other places to get wet throughout this same area, uide to outdoor activities Row, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT. Michael Hanson and Schuyler Marshall enjoy the Spring term weather»\ by canoeing down the Maury River. all along the Pedlar River. For rope swings you will have to consult the specific homeowners who live near them (“Riverhouse,” “Beans Bot- tom”). Of course, a great source for much more information is the Outing Club and its home page. For those lacking the equipment necessary to do the activities other than “skinny dippin”’, A check out the Outing Club and see what they can do to help. 601' photos you think people should see? Bring photo submissions for the Phi senior issue Friday May 19. to the University Center by