OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20010122/WLURG39_RTP_20010122_001.2.txt ,/Swath 9373.755 gas; '1 \/~l0j , ‘Speaker Vl3Il7 c,.2_ VOLUME 103, No. 17 C112 fling-tum IE WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIvERsITY’s WEEKLY NEWSPAPER stresses success By Matthew McDerrnott NEWS EDITOR A best-selling author kicked off the “Dream a Dream, Read a Book” Literacy Campaign with a keynote address at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebra- tion. Introduced by Minority Student Association Vice President Lizina Green as “one of the most popular speakers” currently working the corporate track, Dr. Dennis Kimbro has spoken before employees of Xerox, Chrysler, Price Waterhouse, Apple Computer and the CIA. “Out of the 50 million speakers W&L had to choose from, you chose me,” Kimbro said. “I am honored to be here.” - Kimbro chronicled his search for answers to questions that interested him from an early age. “I wanted to find out two things,” said Kimbro. “One, why does one suc- ceed when another fails? And two, why do some get rich while others stay poor?” Kimbro sought answers from accom- plished black Americans, interviewing so many that he stopped counting in- terviews after the 150th. Kimbro stressed the necessity of lifelong learning in a country where, “only three percent of Americans have library cards and most don’t use more than the sainc: I200 w:m:!«. " CV.-aI‘:‘r :0 re.': fu;w. to fail gra:;e- _ f:dllKlIIll)1’O_Sa,lLl. Over his travels, he noticed “the bigger‘ the home, the more books it has. The smaller the home, the bigger TV it has.” Kimbro was preceded by two musi- cal selections from the gospel group Joyful Noise and by personal reflec— tions from sophomore Toussaint Crawford and freshman Monea Hendericke. The Martin Luther King Jr. Pro- gram was sponsored by the Nabors Service League, PRIDE, the Dean of the College Laurent Boetsch, Will- iarns School Dean Larry Peppers, Ca- reer Services, the Athletic Depart- ment, the Delt Center and the Minor- ity Student Association. Thirty students initiated into Alpha Circle of national honor society By Katie Howell STAFF WRITER Washington and Lee honored its forefathers with the celebration of the 130th Founders’ Day on Fri- day. Held on former university president Robert E. Lee’s birthday, President John Elrod initiated 39 W&L students and honorary initiates into the Alpha Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa,a national leadership and honor society. “Robert E. Lee always challenged his students to do their duty,” Elrod said. “You can do that duty by showing the leadership required of you in the history of Washington and Lee.” The ceremony invoked the memory of the Presby- terian ministers who founded Liberty Hall Academy, W&L’s earliest incarnation, in the 18th century, as well as the other men and women, such as Lee and George Washington, who significantly impacted the univer- sity. According to Elrod, students at W&L founded the Order of Omicron Delta Kappa in 1914 as a national collegiate honorary fraternity to honor student leader- ship. Today there are 139 circles of ODK at schools throughout the country. “ODK initiates have high academic standards as well as character, honor, integrity, and involve- ment in the community,” said Chris Edwards, who works in the alumni office. “ODK celebrates all the qualities that W&L embodies; therefore, initiation is appropriate to be put on Robert E. Lee’s birth- day.” Prior to their initiation, Elrod spoke to the 15 senior, five junior, five third year law and three second year law students, in addition to the six honorary initiates. He challenged them to honor the memory of Lee by demonstrating leadership in solving the alcohol abuse problem. Induction into ODK is an honor, Professor of History Ted DeLaney said. “I am grateful for the recognition, and that ODK recognized my time and commitment.” Other activities in the celebration included a speech by DeLaney on the first black student, John Chavis, to attend W&L and a Founders’ Day dinner in Evans Dining Hall. Chavis attended the school in 1795 as a free black student. “John Chavis was probably one of the most impor- LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA 24450 photo by Mary Guy/Photo Editor BEARING IT. Sigma Alpha Epsilon pledges reveal their devotion to a fraternity brother playing basketball. ‘ ~ University celebrates heritage with Founders’ Day tant historical figures in the college,” DeLaney said. “He was a student who was here when it was unusual for him to receive formal education. It is a fact of his- tory that is never focused on.” DeLaney’s speech focused on the accomplishments of Chavis before, during and after his time at Liberty Hall Academy and Washington Academy. According to DeLaney, he left Washington Academy to become a prominent Presbyterian minister and schoolteacher of both white and black students. “It seems to me ideal that someone can take an education and make something of it to create a better place as John Chavis did,” DeLaney said. According to Elrod, W&L celebrates Founders’ Day to pay homage to those men and women who have provided for the life of the uni- versity. Robert Mish, director of alumni programs, said Friday’s ceremony means a lot to the school. “Most schools celebrate the founding of their institution,” Mish said. “Today is an appropriate day [because it is Lee’s birthday] and he had so much to do with making the school the way it is today.” . Mish said that in addition to the festivities held on campus in honor of the university’s founders, several alumni chapters throughout the country were holding their own celebrations. Iii” MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2001 i:3i._?F=.N L IBR/RR‘! A UN."v'E.!!SiTY ", ‘M 17344.50 5 2001 ,'k ]EhmMd2uflns(}reeks to curb alcohol By Michael Crittenden CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Continuing administrative ef- forts to face the problem of alco- hol abuse at Washington and Lee, President John Elrod recently issued a proposed alcohol initia- tive that includes the banning of drinking games and shots in fra- ternity houses. The “Fraternity Presidents’ Alcohol Initiative,” an 11-point proposal presented last week at a meeting between fraternity presidents and President Elrod at Lee House, includes a number of potential rule changes aimed at curbing perceived alcohol abuse by students. According to Burr Datz, Inteifraternity Council ad- visor, the proposal represents more than a new set of rules. “Most of the points and ideas in the proposal are already on the books,” Datz said. “It represents more of a re-focus . . . a step back and evaluation of the current rules.” The alcohol initiative was cre- ated through input received from a number of sources, including parents, trustees, faculty and members of the administration. lnforrnation and ideas from the University’s Alcohol Task Force were also given consideration, ac- cording to Datz. The Alcohol Task Force was created after the death of two students in an alco- hol-related accident earlier this year. While it does not ask for the prohibition of alcohol consump- tion by W&L students, the pro- posal does demand a greater re- sponsibility from fraternities in helping solve alcohol problems on campus. “President Elrod wanted to call attention to problem areas on this campus,” said Dean of Stu- dents David Howison. “The goal is to reduce the normative alco- hol culture through strong lead- ership. We want students to be SEE ‘ALCOHOL’ oN PAGE 2 photo by Mary Guy/Photo Editor ARISE AND BE HONORED. Lauren LaFauci taps Carly Blakelock with the ceremonial ODK wand. (J11: filing-tum ifilii January 22, 2001 : Preseas Five men’s lacro named to All-Ame“ OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20010122/WLURG39_RTP_20010122_002.2.txt ’PAGE2 s . .p-.vv‘.-.-...........‘.._-..,--_-, 's ‘«.'o._u.'o.ju:« (E112 itting-tum iflltt NEWS more moderate . . . more responsible.” Currently fraternities are not allowed to spend chap- ter funds on alcohol or serve it to minors, and they must follow IFC and national fraternity guidelines. The cur- rent alcohol initiative reiterates these» points, placing special emphasis on fraternities creating individual guide- lines for the consumption and distribution of alcohol at a party. The guidelines would have to follow University policy, Virginia law and the risk management rules of a fraternity’s national organization. While these do not represent changes from current University policy, some proposals may generate contro- versy. The fourth point on the list, which demands that fraternity guidelines “must include banning drinking games and t 'ng shots,” and the ninth, which proposes the regulation of off-campus parties by the IFC, have both received heated responses. “A lot of us think it may be taking things a bit too far to go into a private residence,” said IFC member Hugh Rabb, a senior. While doubt was expressed by administrators as to the plausibility of regulation of off-campus parties, most seem more firm in the prohibiting of shots and drinking games at fraternities. “The main reason is that there are greater risks in- volved [with shots and drinking games],” said Datz. “When the sole purpose of drinking games is to get trashed, that is a problem.” FROM PAGE 1 Datz stressed that the proposal was not a final draft and was not the law yet. Fraternity presidents are to present the initiative to their respective fraternities and later meet as a committee to discuss ideas, changes or the amended proposals. They will then present a progress report to President Elrod, the Al- cohol Task Force and the Board of Trustees in early February. It will be possible for more proposals to be made later, or for the current proposals to be accepted as written. Administrators also expressed interest in continuing student input on the W&L alcohol situa- tion. To W&L students, the biggest problem with the pro- posal may be its encroachment on student autonomy. Historically independent from administrative control, some students expressed displeasure at the appearance of a mandate from President Elrod. “I don’t think any changes will be taken seriously if the administration is perceived not to be working with the students,” said one sophomore who requested not to be named. “For real changes to be made it has to come from the students, not be told to us.” While Datz said he agreed that students were the solution to the problem, he also said they have to take some responsibility for their actions. “History shows that those who cannot control their own destinies, have to have their destinies controlled for them.” photo by Emily Barnes/Executive Editor Is rr BETTER THAN sEx? Students line up to sample assorted chocolates during the “Psychology in Your Face” program at Northen Auditorium on Tuesday. Love ‘n’ Liquor The David Thompson Endowment Fund presents “Love ‘r1’ Liquor” Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7:00 p.m. in Lee Chapel. Linda Hancock, a nurse practicioner from Virginia Commonwealth University, will give the presentation, sponsored by SAMS (Student Athlete Mentors). She is a national speaker on sexuality and alcohol issues. A slide show that shows what might happen if college students choose to mix sex and alcohol, along with numerous car- toons and colorful advertising slides will highlight the performance. Lip Sync to benefit local food pantries The 15th Annual LIP SYNC Contest, sponsored by SARAH (Students Against Rockbridge Area Hunger) will be held on Friday, Jan. 26 beginning at 9 pm. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit local area food pantries. The contest will be held at the Student Activities Pavilion. Tickets will be sold at the door. Magician Belinda Sinclair to perform Voted the “best female magician in the world,” Belinda Sinclair performs slight-of-hand magic. She has appeared at the Academy Awards, in a Celia Cruz video, on cable shows, and on prime time television. An instructor as well as a performer, she has taught Mikhail Baryshnikov, JANUARY 22, 2001 , mail General Notes Harrison Ford, Spike Lee, Al Pacino, Amy Irving, Michael ‘ALCOHOL 3- J. Fox, and Vice President Al Gore. Panhellenic is sponsoring an event for children 3 to 12 years old and their parents, who can see Ms. Sinclair’s Family Magic show at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. The hour—long performance will be held at the Rockbridge County High School Auditorium. Contact the Montessori Center for Children at 463-6461 for tickets and information. The same day, at 8 p.m., Sinclair will put on a Parlour Magic Show for adults, with the sponsorship of the IFC. Washington and Lee University’s GHQ lounge is the venue for this performance. Individual fraternities have tickets. Irish Music Concert The local Irish Culture club, Deoraithe na hE’ireann, will be hosting a musical presentation by Joshua Harvey (‘00) and his newly formed Celtic band. At the conclusion of the business meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30th, Harvey and his band will perform “ Ana cuisle gheal mo chroi: A Suite for Irelan .” Harvey and his band mate, Chris Edwards (‘99) composed the piece, a suite in three parts. The suite addresses signifi- cant events in Irish history. The first piece is entitled “Cromwell,” the second is “Famine W ” and the concluding piece is entitled “The Voyage of St. Brendan.” The concert portion of the evening is expected to begin around 7:30 p.m. and the public is welcome to attend. There is no fee although contributions to the band would be appreciated. The concert will take place at the Jordan House located on Preston Street in Lexington. Harvey will have an oppor- tunity to discuss with the audience the influences that went into composing the suite. Refreshments will be served and time for socializing will conclude the evening. This event benefits those in the community who have been interested in the cultural pur- suits of the organization and would like to see first hand the level of expertise available in the local area. regulations. in Graharn—Lees. A MESSAGE FROM MIKE YOUNG The Security Department has noticed a marked increase in parking violations, particularly in the evening hours. Many students, faculty and staff members are parking in restricted areas, notably near Reid Hall circle, the Library circle, duPont, Admissions, and in restricted areas near the residence halls. With the addition last spring of the parking garage, there would seem to be no reason for this to be occurring. There are plenty of spaces available in the parking garage after 6:00 PM, for the parking of vehicles by students studying at night. We are asking you to please utilize this facility and not park in violation of the rules and Most violations of the parking rules and regulations include a parking citation and the vehicle being towed away. This unpleasant action can be avoided by complying with the rules. The security department would appreciate your help in this matter. Copies of the University’s parking rules and regulations can be obtained at the Security Office The Ring-tum Phi congratulates recent student initiates of the Alpha Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa: Justin Arnold Katie Baldwin Carly Blakelock Liz Borges Jocelyn Bowman Hillary Bryant Patrick Bryant Amy Calce Joshua Chamberlain Sabrina Ciccarello Elizabeth Holleman Tyler J orgensen Seon Kum. Sam Langholz Stazy McLoughlin Kathleen Moroney Stephanie Mullett Robert Naftel Michael Paulhus Andrew Pittman Erik Rosenwood Crystal Simpson Jennifer Strawbridge Carter Thomas Nathan Urquhart Patrick Wright Elizabeth Yusi OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20010122/WLURG39_RTP_20010122_003.2.txt It JANUARY 22, 2001 OPi”i\i1oN PAGE 3 Is anyone maintaining King’s legacy? Last week, our nation honored the memory of one of her greatest leaders. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the Civil Rights movement from its infancy until its ultimate triumph with the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He dared to face the powerful and entrenched interests against him and to demand that America live up to the promises made by her Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by her Constitution. It is truly tragic that such a patriotic American and eloquent advocate for Right Side of the Aisle equality was struckdown at _ Brett T. Kirwan ’04 such an early age. What is even more tragic is that the black leaders of today have betrayed his legacy and perverted his message. Modem black leaders difier from Dr. King in both their political ability and their philosophy. Whereas Dr. King was a consummate politician who carefully calculated the risks of his actions, leaders such as the Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have no sense of how to build popular support for their positions. Whereas Dr. King asked for no special rights and inspired long-oppressed minorities to work harder and achieve more, Kwesi Mfume of the NAACP and Congresswoman Maxine Waters only whine about century-old wrongs and demand govemment handouts and preferences. Dr. King was successful be- cause he understood the political dynamics of America, but more so because he was deeply dedicated to the Con- stitutional principles on which our great Republic was founded. The civil rights movement spearheaded by Dr. King carefully cultivated and eventually won the support of the American public. For instance, Rosa Parks was the third black person to challenge Birrriingharn’s segregated buses, but the first two were not supported by Dr. King or his coalition because of their impure pasts. The first, Claudette Colvin, was not championed because she, at the age of only 15, became pregnant, soon after sitting in the front of the bus. The second, Mary Louise Smith, was ignored because her father was known to be a drunk. Dr. King decided that neither a pregnant teenager nor the daughter of an alcoholic would generate sympathy among Americans, and instead elected to wait for the perfect figurehead, Rosa Parks. Neither Jackson nor Sharpton inherited any of the King’s political acumen. Jackson recently went to Decatur, D1,, to protest the suspension of four young black stu- dents who had started a riot at a high school football game. His protests and demonstrations generated no sup- port and were ultimately rebuffed because the public did not rise to the defense of thugs with criminal histories. ., Sharpton first came to national prominence by champi- , oning the cause of Tawana Brawley, ayoung black woman who claimed to have been kidnapped and raped by white law ofiicers in Wappingers Falls, NY. Ms. Brawley had a checkered past -— she was certainly no Rosa Parks — and has since rescinded her accusations and apologized for fabricating such a heinous story, but Al won’t let up. uote of the week: (4 There’s not enough alcohol in the world. — Anonymous senior girl in response to a freshman’s proposition 77 @112 Tiling-tum lfllii Executive Editors Emily Barnes Stephanie Bianco Matt McDermott Max Smith Mike Agnello Tara Ann Friedel Alexis Yee-Garcia Jeremy Franklin Bryan Early Heather McDonald Michael Crittenden Mary Guy Ashley Daly News Editors Assistant News Editor Opinion Editor W&Life Editor Sports Editor Last Word Editor Copy Editor Contributing Editor Photo Editor Staff Photographer Circulation Director Business Manager Charlie Tonelli Paul Seifert The Ring-tum Phi is published Mondays during the undergraduate school year at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia. 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 5 p.m. on Friday to appear in the following week’s edition. The Ring-tum Phi reserves the right to 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 The 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@wlu.edu http://wlu.edu/-phi Annual subsription rate: $30 / Last spring, he appeared on 60 Minutes and stated that he still believes that Brawley was raped. In addition, he traveled to Cleveland last winter to take up the defense of a black female student who had been expelled from Euclid High School for performing fellatio on several of her classmates in a school stairwell. Also, just last Thursday, Jackson, the man who was so pious and steadfast in his support for President Clinton during the impeachment trial, admitted that he is the father of an illegitimate child. Needless to say, instances such as these as well as countless others have destroyed any cred- ibility that these leaders may have had and have mutated earnest efforts to achieve their goals into a farce. Another area in which modern civil rights leaders do no justice to the legacy of Dr. King is in their political philosophy. Dr. King insisted on remaining strictly neu- tral in the 1960 presidential election, even though he be- lieved that Kennedy would have been better on civil rights. Today, the “non—partisan” NAACP and Jackson’s Rain- bow/PUSH coalition are little more than lapdogs for the Democratic Party. In this election cycle, the NAACP stooped to producing television ads that featured the daughter of James Byrd Jr. virtually accusing President Bush of ap- crimes legislation. One shudders to think how far civil rights legislation would have gone if Dr. King had labeled the Re- publican Congressmen who ensured its passage as racists and supporters of hate crimes. Also, noting President Bush’s unprecedented overtures to the black community, one can- not help but deduce that, based on his record of neutrality, Dr. King wouldn’t have spurned his efforts with race-baiting and unrestrained vitriol, as did Jackson. Finally, Dr. King campaigned for no more than what _ blacks were owed as American citizens. He simply asked that the promises made to all Americans, of every color, be kept. Today, the black leadership perverts this message by demanding special rights for blacks and other minorities. Whether it be affirmative action, racial quotas, or repara- tions for slavery, modern civil rights leaders betray their very label by not campaigning for civil rights, but rather for a handout, an unfair advantage, or outright reverse racism. It should not be surprising to any student of history that the black leaders of today have made little or no headway with their causes. They lack both the political skill and philo- sophical honesty that marked Dr. King’s career. To lead their crooked crusade in honor of his memory is slanderous. Caesar of the American Empire With the inauguration of a new president, the recent ~ electoral crisis is quickly being forgotten. Another presi- dent with soothing patriotic and inclusive rhetoric solidi- fies his power. The most ra- cially diverse Cabinet in his- tory is set to be confirmed, but, being complete with corporate lobby- ists and oil executives, it rests, as always, a bastion of big business and foreign interventionists. And now, at a moment of celebration and apoliticism, the restora- tion to “normalcy” will complete itself. America will re- gain its arrogance as the world’s leader in promoting and symbolizing “democracy.” What was so democratic about the recent elections? Two very well known candidates How exactly is America a great democracy? A nation can have a “one man, one vote” process, but without a high degree of economic equality, there is no equality of influence! Campaign finance laws are only a stop- gap mea- sure. A larger problem is that, at present, only two par- ties are allowed to play the game. And while there may be a fair amount of difference between a Democrat and Republican activist, among those who have the ability to win the presidential nomination ideological diver- sity is very rare. The Gores and Bushes are separated by only maybe seven cents in the dollar. Only politicians who support the general quasi—liberal status quo of the upper middle class and very wealthy can attract the favorable media cover- age and influential support necessary to convince the people that they will govern for “all Americans.” This de- mands adhesion to free trade, a were denied a seat (even in the audience) at the debates and ‘ lacked press coverage. A presi- dent won again with a minority, but also actually got fewer votes lead... ? than his opponent due to an an- What is this great power that Mr. Bush is about to forward-looking capitalism, ex- ploitative usury, support for impe- rialist “intervention” overseas (so as not to be an isolationist), and social liberalism. cient elitist tool that checks popular will. An unresolved bal- lot process served to expose the weaknesses in American constitutionalism, as the final result was rendered not by a careful count of ballots (that was, perhaps, impossible to do impartially) but by the Republican—appointed Supreme Court’s idea that truth must be subverted to its time limitations. It is estimated that the entire election of 2000 was a $2 billion business! “I celebrated Martin Luther King’s Birthday.” — Robert Turner ’02 What is this great power that 7 7 Mr. Bush is about to lead, if not a democracy? A republic? No, a pure republic would just be a representative democracy, but again there is highly unequal influence among electors. In truth, this land is an oligarchy. A relatively small elite con- trols our communications (and thus our subconscious be- liefs), our production of necessary goods, and our elec- tions (and thus our State and education). ‘ George W. Bush, far from a true leader, is but a tyrant of our oligarchy. “I played billiards.” “I had a meaningful lunchtime - Chris McAleavey ’04 conversation.” - Kim Gray ‘04 B 9 ristine Metzger “I was going to dress up like Robert E. Lee and run around campus, but I didn’t..” — Courtney Perry ’04 OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20010122/WLURG39_RTP_20010122_004.2.txt PAGE 4 JANUARY 22, 2001 History unfolds f L stunts Students travel to Washington, D.C. for inauguration By Mike Agnello ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR At the presidential inauguration this weekend, several Washington and Lee students, including myself, joined over 750,000 people in wet conditions and chilling temperatures to watch George W. Bush take the oath of ofiice as the 43rd president of the United States. Some students were lucky enough to have ticketed seats through their connections in Washington. Others were forced to take the Metro into the city at 8 a.m. to get a decent place to stand on the National Mall. Junior Mike Reynold was one of the lucky ones with a ticket, and had a seat be- hind the Senate chamber. “We could see [Bush’s] face,” Reynold said. Out of curiosity, I met, talked with, and photographed protesters. One couple proudly exhibited their child — THE 43111) PRESIDENT. Chief Justice William Rehnquist adminsters the presidential oath to probably no more than five years old —- in front of a sign that said “Bush is a major league a* *hole.” A few demon- strators decrying Bush’s plan to begin oil exploration in the Arctic Wildlife National Refuge dressed as polar bears and yelled throughout the ceremony. One group of protesters brushed past a group of Girl Scouts to cap- ture $50 bleacher seats reserved for campaign contributors and shouted “George Bush, racist murderer!” Oth- ers displayed satirical signs, such as “Bush thinks with his Cheney.” Civil Rights Leader Rev. Al Sharpton and his followers repeated their fi- ery rhetoric from the recount pe- riod, after which a 5-4 Supreme Court decision effectively handed the election to Bush. “We will continue to fight until there is election reform in this coun- George W. Bush on Jan. 20. try,” Sharpton said at the rally. The number of people necessitated a large police presence in the city. Al- though most protesters were peace- ful, police took precautionary mea- sures, pushing back specatators from the parade route. Because of difficul- ties with protesters, police delayed the parade for over two hours. Sophomore Myles Svendsen said that the large number of protesters nearly ruined his experience. ' “I couldn’t believe the lack of def- erence they were showing,” Svendsen said. “It’s alright to disagree with the guy, but you should at least show proper respect.” The ceremony began at 11:40 a.m. with Vice President Richard Cheney’s swearing—in, with President Bush’s fol- lowing at noon. The podium was a white dot in the distance, and I do not think we would have known if it was President Bush and Chief Justice Wil- liam Rehnquist speaking but for CNN’s large electronic screens. The eight-second delay between the broadcast and the live speech audio made it impossible to watch and lis-' ten at the same time. Bush spoke about the need for So- cial Security reform and tax cuts. He also stressed the importance of com- ing together as a nation, referring to civility. Calling for "the determined choice of trust over cynicism, of com- munity over chaos,” he emphasized the importance of bipartisanship. Sophomore David Shriver said he en- joyed the speech’s unifying message. “[It] was very encouraging . . .he’ll be a very good president,” he said. By Michael Crittenden CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Following a recent discussion about the relevance of journalism in the United States today, I decided to bring the idea home to Lexington and finally review a beer that is available to local fans. In the time that I have written this column I have tended to neglect Southern microbrews on the simple premise that Southerners tend to be a little behind when it comes to fine quality food and drinks, and that New England is the proper home of fine crafted beer. Invariably, this has led me to ignore some fine local ales that should be recognized for their quality and drinkabilityi That being said, this week’s Beer of the Week is Devil’s Elbow IPA, from the Rock Creek Brewing Co. in Raleigh, NC. _ A hearty IPA with a bit of a kick at the end, Devil’s Elbow is a standard example of the 18th century ales that the British brewed to survive the long trips to their colo- nies. The beer is named after a wily stretch of the James River called, appropriately, the Devil’s Elbow. For residents of Richmond, the only way to import fine British beers was to lead the ships past the Elbow, thus giving this fine beer its unique name. Devil’s Elbow IPA is made from five different malts, in- cluding 2-row pale and Crystal malts, as well as the distinct Fuggles and Kent-Golding hops. The combination com- bines for a rather strong hoppy taste, that while not dis- tracting too some drinkers, has the potential of turning off others. A fine deep gold color and rich aroma greet one at pouring, and the 6.0 percent alcohol content can be a little hard for some. Overall, I think this is a rather fine beer, but one must remember my undying preference for India Pale Ales and any beer with Fuggles hops. I give Devil’s Elbow, which received a Silver Medal at the 1997 World Beer Champi- onships, a 6 on the *9 point Roniger Beer scale. It is available in town at Main St. Market, and I recommend it if you are bored and are tired of Kroger’s “fancy beer” section. I encourage everyone to drink responsibly and con- sider quality not quantity in their beer choices. If you have any suggestions, comments, fun rnicrobrew stories, feel free to email me at crittendenm@wlu.edu. Otherwise, have a great week and enjoy your beer choices. courtesy of dailynews.yahoo.com Some fortunate W&L students had the opportunity to go to at least one of the eight Inaugural Balls, all of which Bush attended. Junior Susan Ruge got tickets through her work with the Republican National Cornittee this summer. With Reynold, she attended the Texas—Wyoming and Congres- sional Leadership Balls. “It was amazing,” Ruge said. “We were only about 20 feet from [Bush]. . . my eyes were tearing up.” Most students were glad to have made the trip, regardless of the qualé ity of their seats, the weather, or any- thing else that might take away from the experience. 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Mcllroy SPORTS WRITER Having already earned a No. 3 preseason ranking and posting six preseason All-Americans in Faceofi” 2001 Mens College Lacrosse Yearbook, the Washington and Lee men’s lacrosse team looks poised to make a run at the NCAA Division III national championship. The team garnered even more honors on Tuesday, as five Generals were named to the Street & Smith ’s College Lacrosse USA Preseason All-America team. W&L claimed four of the 13 first-team selections, more than any other Division HI school. Senior attackman Matt Dugan, senior midfielder Pope Hackney, senior defenseman Pete Iwancio and senior goalie Wes Hays were each selected to the first team. In _ addition, senior midfielder Bernie Norton was named to the third-team squad. “There is a great tradition of lacrosse here at W&L, and a lot to live up to accordingly,” Hays said. “We work as hard or harder than any other team out there in order to maintain this tradition and that is something that we take great pride in. “Our success both individually and as a team reflects these efforts and this year will be no different.” All five Generals possess impressive resumes entering the 2001 season. Dugan earned first-team All-Old Domin- ion Athletic Conference and First Team All-America hon- ors last season after tallying 55 goals and 32 assists to total 87 points. He enters the 2001 season with 228 career points, seven shy of breaking the W&L record. Hackney was a first—team All-ODAC and First Team All- America selection in 2000 after scoring 31 goals and dishing out 18 assists for 49 points and winning 40 of his 63 faceoffs. Iwancio also earned first-team All-ODAC honors last season and was a Third Team All-America selection. He helped spearhead a defense that ranked as the second stingiest in Division HI, allowing an average of just 5.78 goals per game. ' Hays earned second—team All-ODAC and Honorable Mention All-America honors last season. He finished sec- ond in Division III in goals-against average at 5.85 goals per game and posted a .607 save percentage. Norton was a second-team All-ODAC and Honorable W&L’s Mentz reaches career milestone Two Generals post career highs in men’s basketball, but both hoops teams drop three ODAC games apiece By Jeremy Franklin SPORTS EDITOR Junior Jessica Mentz became just the third General to A reach the career 1,000-point plateau in women’s basket- ball, but Washington and Lee dropped three road con- tests in Old Dominion Athletic Conference play. Junior Megan Babst posted 19 points and 13 rebounds against Lynchburg on Wednesday, but the Generals fell to the Hornets 66-55. W&L shot 24 percent from the field in the first half, but trailed just 30-24 at halftime. Lynchburg started off the second half with a 20-7 run to extend the lead to 19 points. Although the Generals closed the gap to 54-48 with just over three minutes re- maining, 10 free throws over the final 1:31 of the game sealed the victory for the Hornets. Against Hollins on Friday, W&L watched a seven-point advantage disappear over the final 5:50 as the Generals dropped a 57-54 decision. Hollins led 39-34 midway through the second half, but W&L quickly turned the game around with a 14-2 run. However, Hollins rolled off eight unanswered points to take a 49-48 lead at the 4:07 mark. Mandy Nichols, who finished the game with a team-high 21 points, hit six of her seven free throws down the stretch to keep Hollins on top. Babst led the Generals with 26 points and 18 rebounds, and Mentz followed up her 16-point performance against 4Men’s lacross garners recognition JUST WEEKS AWAY. Senior Matt Dugan, who with 228 points is just seven shy of breaking the W&L career record, was one of five Generals named to the Street & Smith ’s College Lacrosse USA Preseason All-America team. W&L begins the season against Elmira on Feb. 25. Mention All-America choice last season after totalling 29 goals and 17 assists for 46 points. In addition to these outstanding individual perfor- mances, the team benefits most from being able to func- tion as a cohesive unit. “We have a great coach and very dedicated players,” Iwancio said. “There is a very strong sense of the team being larger than the individuals who make it up.” Overall, W&L returns 24 letter-winners to the fold this Lynchburg with 13 points and eight boards against Hollins. Mentz passed the 1,000-point mark by scoring 22 on Saturday in a 63-45 loss to Roanoke. Although they shot 50 percent from the field, the Generals turned the ball over 35 times against the Maroons. Meanwhile, the W&L men’s basketball team suffered three more setbacks in Old Dominion Athletic Conference play this week to fall to 2-14 on the year, including a 2-9 mark in the ODAC. Freshman David Bode’s career-high 15 points weren’t enough to top Guilford at home on Wednesday, as the Quakers broke a five-game losing streak with a 60-54 win. Although the Generals led 35-34 at the 16: 18 mark of the second half, a l-for- 13 slump from the field allowed Guilford to pull ahead for good. Sophomore Scott Hettermann added 14 points and seven boards for W&L, and senior Will Ballard contrib- uted 10 points and nine rebounds. On Saturday, W&L found itself in another close ODAC contest, and again luck was not on the Generals’ side. De- spite trailing Virginia Wesleyan by a slim 60-57 margin with 2:34 to play, W&L could not buy a basket for the remainder of the game. The Blue Marlins hit eight of their nine free throw attempts down the stretch to secure a 70-57 win. Senior Chad Braley scored a team-high 14 points for the Generals, and Bode and sophomore Will Cotter chipped in 10 apiece. The Generals fell to Randolph-Macon on Sunday by a 74-65 score. Freshman John Saxon led W&L with a career- high 16 points, and Ballard complemented his 14 points with a career best 11 rebounds. Junior Bob Bustamante nailed down 13 points, and Braley scored 11. The women’s team (5-9, 4-7 ODAC) hosts Guilford at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, while the men’s team meets Emory and Henry at home at the same time on Wednesday. Wrestlers place sixth in invite By Sarah Grigg SPORTS WRITER On Saturday, eight teams competed in the armual W&L Invitational wres- tling tournament. The Generals finished sixth in the event, won by Davidson. Senior captains Josh Chamberlain, Greg Valentine, and John Sensing placed in the 149-pound, 165-pound and heavyweight classes, respectively, and senior John Valentine won the con- solation bracket at 184 pounds. Chamberlain vied in the final match against Scranton’s Anthony Politi, but was defeated 16-6, taking a second place finish. Sensing and the Valentines each placed third in their classes. Davidson took first place with 76 photo by Mary Guy/Photo Editor LOCKED UP. Freshman Joe Mueller (right) wrestles Wesley Koteski of Washington & Jefferson in the W&L Invitational. Ursinus Quadrangular. photo courtesy of Sports Information season, including nine of its top 13 scorers from last year’s 16-2 squad that advanced to the NCAA Division HI semifi- nals before falling to Salisbury State, 10-9. “We’ve got some really outstanding freshmen coming in who will have to contribute a lot and are quite capable of it,” Dugan said. “I think all the seniors have enough experience, talent and desire to take us as far as we can go." Throughout the season, the Generals will carry with them one chief goal: to win a national title. , photo by Mary Guy/Photo Editor FINDING THE OPEN MAN. Senior guard Chad Braley looks to pass in the Generals’ 60-54 loss to Guilford at home on Wednesday. Coming in February... Previews of W&L spring sports, plus continued coverage of winter athletics. Generals fal to Johns kins Visiting Blue Jays defeat both W&L swim teams By Geoff White SPORTS WRITER The Washington and Lee swim- ming teams suffered a setback in their current homestand against Johns Hopkins on Saturday. The men’s team fell to 6-2 on the season with a 163-93 loss to the Blue photo by Mary Guy/Photo Editor UP FOR AIR. Junior Anne Lachiewicz swims against Johns I points, while W&L took sixth with 41. One of the team’s top wrestlers, 197- ), pound junior Ezra Morse, was unable to compete in the tournament. “We were a little disappointed (with the placement),” W&L head coach Gary Franke said. “One of our wres- tlers was sick, and I think that hurt us in the team race. Almost all of our se- niors placed, though.” W&L will compete next Saturday at 9 a.m. in Collegeville, Pa., in the “There will be two of our biggest challenges competing,” Franke said. “But we’re hoping to wrestle well and try to get some good seeds for the‘ conference.” Jays, while the women’s team lost 170- 70 to drop to 3-6 on the year. Freshman Eric Ritter won the 100- meter backstroke for the Generals, and sophomore Brett Bums placed first in the 50—meter freestyle event. Hopkins on Saturday. The women’s team fell to the Blue Jays A 170-70, and the men’s team dropped a 163-93 decision. The men’s and women’s teams con- clude their homestand on Friday with a 6 p.m. contest against Randolph-Macon. 4 Sophomore Michelle Moore led the women’s team by finishing first in the 100-meter backstroke. 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