OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20010312/WLURG39_RTP_20010312_001.2.txt fire. in t 3 ‘I ‘E 5/ if ;.,‘r‘) ax J‘ J ‘W .,/. 7-"ii. ,. . -. I 4- r" (_ i he Ring-tum WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIvERsITY’s WEEKLY NEWSPAPER I -"I '3‘. _.- . ‘xi Vi I-5 Ulil£’I‘$B!.T‘Y' ; ‘(VOLUME 103, NO. 22 C. , pring term’s fate waits faculty vote By Emily Barnes and Mike Agnello EXECUTIVE EDITOR AND ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR \ Spring term may be a thing of the past. Faculty will vote during the first week in April on whether to keep the current three—semester calendar or adopt a two- ysemester calendar. A special called fac- ulty meeting will be scheduled to discuss the decision no later than March 26. The current academic calendar, estab- lished in 1970, is under review as part of the University’s Strategic Plan and the University’s Self—Study program. If a two- semester plan passes, Dean of the Col- lege Laurent Boetsch said the curriculum (would have to be revamped. He believed the whole process could take three years . to go into effect. - “I don’t think any student here now will have to worry about a calendar -change,” Boetsch said. The Calendar Review Committee was established at the beginning of the cur- rent school year to compile information. glts specific purpose, as defined by the comrr1ittee’s report, was “to identify and analyze as many consequences as pos- sible of a change to a more traditional two- semester calendar.” The committee, chaired by University Librarian Barbara Brown, consisted of Pro- fessors George Bent, Roger Crockett, Linda Hooks, Chuck O’Connell, Kip Pirkle, Maryanne Simurda, and students junior Sam Langholz and sophomore Anne Ritchey. The committee gathered information from faculty surveys and the 1999 and 2000 senior exit surveys to de- termine the issues of greatest importance to the W&L community on changing the calendar. President John Elrod issued a memo- randum along with the report to the fac- ulty Thursday. In the memorandum, Elrod urged the faculty to “determine which of the two calendars will best serve the educational needs and interests of our students.” If the University decides to adopt a two- semester calendar, the semesters would consist of 14 weeks, and “the current stu- dent/faculty ratio of 1 1 to one will be main- tained with either calendar, and no addi- tional faculty positions will be autho- “This decision obviously has long- term implications for the University and is as important as any decision we will have made in recent times,” Elrod wrote. Boetsch said there is no point in taking a SEE ‘SPRING,’ PAGE 2 ‘Student attacked By Mike Agnello ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR A female Washington and Lee student was attacked by an unindentified man at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday. ‘V Immediately before the assault she left a Phi Delta Theta party at the Pink Palace, a country house near Collierstown. Leaving the party, she called Safe Rides to pick her up, and Athletic Intern Todd Peters, a driver, told her he would arrive in 15 minutes. The student waited 10 minutes in the house, then walked up to the street along Pink ii Palace’s long, tree-lined driveway. Because the driveway was dark and slick, Safe Rides vans were picking students up from the road. While waiting at the mouth of the drive- way, an unidentified man came from behind a near-by shed and grabbed her shoulders from behind. As she turned around to face J-school students to put on walking shoes him, he pushed her to ground, unbuckled his belt, and started kneeling. She kicked her attacker’s face with her boot heel. The man clutched his face, be- gan cursing, and ran into the woods that surround the property. Immediately after she stood up, Peters arrived in the van. Approximately an hour after being dropped off at her home, the student no- tified security, who called the police. She has agreed to press charges if an arrest is made. Under Virginia law, the attacker faces a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by 15 days to one year in jail. The attacker was approximately 5 feet 10 to 6 feet tall, with short brown hair. The night of the assault he was wearing jeans. a blue T—shirt, and white sneakers. Stu- dents withi information on the attacker should contact Director of Security Mike Young at 462-8427. LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA 24450 MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001 photo by Mary Guyl Photo Editor JAZZING IT UP. From left to right, junior Gary Davis, junior Charene Jones, sophomore Latoya Sherron, freshman Rachael Mallis, and freshman Meg Ferrara get down at the third annual Cabaret. Sponsored by the Minority Student Association, Cabaret drew students, faculty, and administrators to Doremus Gym for four hours of jazz and funk. SAE plans reinstatement program Chapter alumnus Jim Farrar plans to work closely with men of Virginia Sigma By Matthew McDermott NEWS EDITOR The Sigma Alpha Epsilonfraterriity took the first steps towards reversing its suspension this past week, meeting with Jim Farrar, president of its housing corporation, to discuss a schedule of reinstatement. SAE will be reinstalled when its members “demonstrate their readiness and their matu- rity to manage alcohol within the laws of the state of Virginia,” according to a campus-wide broadcast mailer University President John Elrod sent on March 6. Fall 2001 is the earliest reinstatement time that Elrod is willing to consider. The fraternity is also required to collaborate with the SAE National Fraternity and the SAE House Corporation to develop a timetable for future changes. “Jim Farrar is working closely with SAE to dis- cuss what needs to be done,” said Dean of Stu- dents David Howison, who informed the fraternity of its suspension the evening of March 5. Farrar, an alumnus of W&L and its SAE chap- ter Virginia Sigma, has already met for several hours with fraternity members. Despite fraternity members. being “very disap- pointed, hurt, confused and frustrated,” said Farrar, they are “putting aside personal feeling.” Impressed with the house’s behavior, Farrar says that a 10-member committee has already been formed to examine a large range of issues. It will evaluate “pledgeship, a community ser- vice component, and an alcohol policy,” said Farrar, and will work on an unofficial reinstate- ment proposal. The housing corporation will meet March 17 to confer with the SAE committee and evaluate the situation. The corporation, informed of the suspension several hours before the fraternity, concurred with the decision. In a Cable 2 television interview, SAE President By Latrina Stokes STAFF WRITER Journalism students can expect longer walks to class next year. The Lexington Planning Commission granted 1‘ a one-year permit to the university Thursday to A place the 10 trailers that will house the journal- ism department in either the Woods Creek park- ing lot or the parking lot between duPont Hall and VMI’s Marshall Museum. ‘I The commission did not like the University’s first choice for the “modular buildings,” the Cor- ral parking lot on the comer of Washington and Lee streets. When asked about that location, ‘University Architect Tom Contos told the com- mission to forget about it. “You can throw that idea to the dogs,” Contos said. Instead, he asked that a permit be issued for the " Woods Creek parking lot next to the heating plant as a last resort. The University prefers to use the ,’ parking lot behind the Marshall Museum. Contos said VMI is willing to allow the trailers in the spaces ' where W&L faculty now park. However, state ap- ' proval, insurance and other legal complications may prevent the University from using this site. This decision comes after a month of meet- ings and tabled discussions. Construction of the University Commons will prevent the University from using the original site in front of Doremus gym. The Corral was the next best choice be- cause of its close location, access to public utili- ties, and low cost. However, the members of the planning commission had been reluctant to al- low trailers in such a visbile location. Although it has avoided angering the city of Lexington, the University has angered many jour- nalism majors by choosing other sites. Sophomore Austin Calhoun was most angered that the city’s main objection to the Corral was aesthetic. She also thought that the city failed to recognize how much the University and its stu- dents contribute locally. “I feel like Lexington depends on the student population a lot, and to subject us to such an inconvenience, especially given the fact that the department is so prestigious, is a little ridiculous,” Calhoun said. Calhoun, who plans to live off-campus next year, added that walking to either location will require more time and produce extra stress. She was not the only student to gripe about the distance. Junior broadcast journalism major Charene Jones agreed with Calhoun. “I definitely think it’s too far, I would have preferred the Corral because it’s more central to campus,” Jones said. Jones said that she has an added burden with- out a car to get to her interviews off campus. If the trailers end up in Woods Creek, Jones said that she would have even more difficulty com- pleting her assignments. 1, Senior Daniel Sozomenu, a broadcast major in- volved with WLUR, said the department and radio station would be more inconvenienced by operat- ing from the Woods Creek parking lot. “I don’t know if that would result in an even more reduced listening area, but as far as I know there will be an attempt to keep that going,” Sozomenu said. Professor Hampden Smith, chair of the jour- nalism department, confirmed that WLUR as well as most classes will operate from a trailer. “All the larger classes will be taught on the hill; all labs andjprobably all small serninar—like classes will be in Mod Hall,” Smith said. Smith, unlike many students, has not claimed that either Woods Creek or the museum parking lot would be a great inconvenience. “We won’t be walking as far as the [VMI] cadets do now,” Smith said. , “Both students and faculty will have to hustle if they have back—to-back classes. [An] enor- mous state university has classes far, far apart,” he said. “We’re spoiled.” John Comly said that changes such as a self— ' administered total ban on hard liquor were al- ready being discussed before university action. After the death of SAE member Adam Burchett, “we took a hard look at our fraternity and the way it operates,” Comly said. “We thought we’d revamp the entire house from the ground up. That takes time, but we’re willing to do it.” Critical of the measures, Comly believes that the suspension is “counterproductive” and that the action should have been taken “against the entire system, not just one house.” “[The proposal] may not be the fair thing, if it’s going to make a difference then we’re will- ing at any cost to have that change happen,” Comly said. In the meantime SAE may not participate in social events, team intramurals, chapter or Interfraternity Council meetings. The fraternity’s pledge class will be initiated as scheduled, no one will be forced to leave the house, and the its kitchen will remain open. )t V ~ - - Clinton’s ’ Iminal legacy: attack: , W0 _ k: the historical crushes What the ma rks are afraid March 12’ 2001 nd president nation has to‘ ' ‘F OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20010312/WLURG39_RTP_20010312_002.2.txt PAGE 2 @112 ifitng-tum lfllti NEWS MARCH 12, 2001 Preparations to clone humans begun Scientists from Italy, the United States and Israel armounced that they will begin preparations in the next few weeks to try to produce the first clone of a human being. More than 600 infertile couples had already asked to participate in the experiment. Rome obstetrician Severino Antinori and Lexington, Ky., based fertility specialist Panos Zavos plan to have the project com- pleted within the next two years. The project is being carried out with private, “unlimited” funding. The cloning of a human embryo would be used mainly as a solution to male sterility, the doctors said, and only when all other remedies had failed. If successful, the cloned children would be genetic twins of their fathers. Experts in the field of animal cloning criticized the team, not only because of the ethical issues involved, but because of the probability, that a cloned human being would have serious malformations. Zavos and Antinori both said their long experience in the field of in vitro fertilization and other forms of assisted pregnancies would allow them to create clones without deformities. Zavos told reporters, “We will use every test there is available, and if we have to invent new criteria to determine a healthy embryo, we will. We won’t go ahead until we are sure we will have a healthy baby.” The British government said last year it supported clon- ing of human embryos up to 14 days old for purposes of I mail General Notes to“- Joshua D. Chamberlain of Richmond, VA, and Jor- dan S. Ginsberg of Jackson, M1, were recently awarded the 2001 Edward L. Pinney Prize. The Pinney Prize is awarded to the undergraduate story who “demonstrates extraordinary commitment both to personal scholarship and to the nuturing of intellectual life at Washington and Lee.” I Pinney was established by Washington and Lee faculty in memory of Edward Lee Pinney, professor of politics, who died in 1980. -story courtesy Student Affairs Committee THE WORLD THIS WEEK By Mehul Srivastava retrieving potentially therapeutic cells. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said no human cloning may take place in the United States without its permission. Italy has no law prohibiting human cloning. Many countries lack legisla- tion or guidelines for dealing with the issue. 14-year-old sentenced to life in prison A Fort Lauderdale judge yesterday sentenced 14-year- old Lionel Tate to life in prison without parole, issuing one of the toughest punishments to a child in Florida history. Tate was found guilty of the first-degree murder of 6-year- old Tiffany Eunick. Tiffany’s skull was fractured, her ribs broken and her liver torn as a result of Tate trying out professional wres- tling moves on her. She received a total of 30 injuries, which Tate initially claimed were caused by her being swung into a staircase by mistake. Tate’s counsel Lewis argued that Tate was simply copying the World Wrestling Federation stunts hesaw on television. Judge Joel Lazarus ruled that Tate was mature enough to know the consequences of his actions saying ‘"Ihe acts of Lionel Tate were cold, callous and indescribably cruel.” One juror said the panel did not believe the wrestling defense. “Anybody that went through that trial and wit- nessed the brutality, and the length of time it took to inflict the blows, would have to go with first degree murder un- der the law.” Harvard singers to tour W&L The Radcliffe Choral Society of Harvard University is scheduled to perform on Monday, March 26 at 8:00 p.m. in Lee Chapel. It will sing sacred and secular works from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Stravinsky, Mozart, and Irish folk songs will be featured. Admission is free, but a $5 donation will be appreciated. Farrar named next senior assistant to the president Alumnus Jim Farrar, secretary to the Board of Trustees and associate director of development, accepted Univer- sity President John Elrod’s offer to become his senior as- sistam. . . . ., .. . . .. In his new position, Farrar will enagein lspecialassigln-‘ ments: drafting reports, making presentations and serving as Elrod’s proxy. He replaces Farris Hotchkiss, also an alumnus, who retires after a 35-year career at Washington and Lee. WIN $50 in the BOOKSTORE CONTEST! What D0 Women Want? in honor of Women's I-ilstory Month, the W&L BOOKSTORE is sponsoring an ESSAY CONTEST to find an answer to this timeless question. FIRST PRIZE - $50 Gift Certificate SECOND PRIZE — OPEN to ALL members of the W&L community. Essays should be approximately 500 words, typewritten, double-spaced. Any approach - creative, persuasive, personal, historical - is valid. A panel of judges, headed by Mimi Eirod and including a faculty member, a staff member, and a student, will choose the winners on the basis of quality of thought and writing. Submit to the bookstore any time before noon on Friday, March 30, 2001. Submissions should have a SEPARATE title page with the author's name and phone number, but there should be no Identification on the essay itself. Judges will not know the Identity or the gender of the authors before they make their choices. $25 Gift Certificate SPRING student vote, because the administra- tion already knows what students think. Seventy-five percent of the seniors sur- veyed in the 2000 exit survey opposed a two-semester switch and only 16 per- cent favored the move. “The calendar is really the perrogative of the faculty,” Boetsch said. History Professor 1. Taylor Sand- ers said he likes the current calendar, and worries he will lose personal con- tact with students under the proposed new one. “Class size would go up and add to the depersonalization of classes,” Sanders said. Sanders added that students who are passionately against eliminating spring term should talk to faculty members and voice their concern. Poli- tics Professor and former Dean of Stu- dents Lewis John ’58 said he under- stands the concerns of the new calendar’s proponents, but worries about his department’s spring term programs in Washington, D.C. and London. John added that professors who complain about spring term be- ing “play time” can simply raise their expectations for students. “That’s a faculty problem, not a student problem,” John said. One factor listed in the committee’s report concerns student behavior during spring term, when students have much more free time, “which is usually spent drinking.” “A change to two semesters would turn May into ‘crunch time,’ and offer less opportunity for exces- sive drinking,” the committee wrote. Other professors are concerned that important courses for majors will have to be revamped or eliminated. Journalism Professor Brian Richardson ’72 agrees with John that professors can use spring term to de- mand more of their students. Richardson cited the department’s spring term in—depth reporting class, known for its rigor and intensity, would not work in a 14-week term. “[The new calendar] would de- stroy the course as it’s currently con- structed,” Richardson said. “If [we] know students are taking only one other course, [we] can set the expec- tations higher.” Some faculty members support elimi- nating spring term because it would give them more time to do research. Fifty-seven percent of the faculty polled said summer research time is an impor- tant consideration. Politcs Professor Mark Rush said he favors a two-semester calendar, and thinks his freshmen advisees get closed out of too many spring term classes. Rush added that few study- abroad programs coordinate with the current calendar, and most students do not go abroad anyway. “I don’t think the benefits are worth [the majority of] students be- ing stuck in Lexington,” Rush said. French Professor Kathy Koberstein, who coordinates a spring term program in France, said she understands both sides of the issue, but would probably vote for a two-semester system. “It would take an enormous amount of effort [to change], but it wouldn’t be impossible,” Koberstein FROM PAGE 1 said. “Most of the [long] semester courses would benefit.” The Calendar Review Committee report breaks down several factors in the decision on a pro vs. con basis. One major concern for students is the comrnittee’s prediction that 12 percent of the curriculum would be lost in the move. “It’ll be harder to double major, es- pecially in the music department, since you won’t have as much sched- uling freedom,” senior Sybil Prince said. “There are several seminar classes we need to take that are only offered in the spring term. Plus, I’m dying right now with four classes, five may be just too much.” Freshman John Miller said he op- posed the change, even though he has yet to experience the term for himself. “Spring term is one of the things that attracted me to this school since I visited during that time and found it unique,” Miller said. “I also don’t want to lose the two breaks from Christmas to the end of the year.” Sophomore Neal Willetts said he prefers the two-semester, more conven- tional calendar. Willetts added that he has trouble applying for internships be- cause of how late W&L’s classes end. “Being in school a month later than everybody else is ridiculous,” Willetts said. “We could accomplish just as much academically and socially in a two-semester system as we could in three.” History Professor Holt Merchant said no matter what the result of the vote, the future of the University is at stake. of excellence. Washington &Lee’s award-winning publication wants you. Be a part of the 103-year-old tradition Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., University Center 208. Study Outside N ext Semester The Castle Rock Institute sponsors an off-campus study program ‘t'Iaa.t combines coursework in religion, philosophy, literature and art with backpacking, climbing, biking Limited space available for the Fall 2001 session: Aug. 27 -Dec. 10 Visit the CR1 website to request an application. Castle Rock Institute P.O.. Box 792, Brevard, NC 28712 .828-862-3759 wwvsncastle - rock.org and paddling. Learn the fundamentals of: ' Marketing ° Organizational Behavior ° Hands-on market & financial research ° Business related computer applications ° Effective communication & presentation skills ° Accounting - Finance Are You a Non-Business Major? Do You Want to improve Your Marltetabilityl The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley Intensive BASE Summer Program IS FORYOU! July 9 -August I7, 200i - Prepare for the corporate recruiting process Arts, Sciences, and Engineering students will benefit from this rigorous, six-week summer curriculum that will include lectures, case studies, company visits, guest speakers and student presentations. For more information, contact our website at: IIttp:I/haas.berke|ey.edulUndergradIBASE.htm| or via email at: BASE@haas.berke|ey.edu OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20010312/WLURG39_RTP_20010312_003.2.txt MARCH 12, 2001 OiiRiroN 9 Preserve ‘spring term V Lately it seems that a wave of change has hit this insti- tution. The administration and students have committed themselves to making changes to implement a more posi- tive culture at Washington and Lee. However, we ‘must not resort to changing what makes W&L a unique and intellectually stimulating place. As the faculty ponders whether or Cbnservativeltberal “°‘ ‘° .“° away with Jonathan Wortham ’O4 spring term, Iurge them to think wisely about what it would do to our University. I realize that I am a freshman, and have not gone through 1 a spring term, but I think that I can provide some insight as to why spring term is an asset to W&L. One of the reasons I decided to come to W&L is spring term. And I am not talking about the parties and trips to Goshen that evidently ‘W come along with spring term. I am refering to the array of courses that are offered spring term, which help expose stu- dents to a wide variety of topics that would not be able to be covered in fall and winter temis. Used properly, spring term can be a valuable time of enrichment and learning. g; After talking with several faculty members, I under- stand that spring term is the time to pick one or two sub- jects to investigate deeply. In both the fall and winter terms, students must focus on three to five courses; thus each course can receive only a fraction of their attention. However, in the spring students can investigate select subjects “vertically” —— meaning intense study on a fo- New alcohol regulations 4 should be reconsidered Dear Editor, As an alumnus who vowed not to forget what it’s like to be a student, I’ve been very concerned over the past '4 few weeks regarding the new alcohol proposals. I am tired of the university branding every W&L student a drunk. The majority is responsible, and I’m concerned that W&L is passing from a state of understandable reaction to two senseless deaths to a state of unacceptable overreaction. Did I read correctly that the University has proposed prohibiting “shots” anywhere on campus? Not only is this laughably unenforceable, but it’s insulting to every student." Banning liquor and prohibiting beer past 1 a.m.? 1; Perhaps not unreasonable at first glance, butliquor and beer will always be available in the countryside beyond the adrninistration’s reach, but not beyond an automobile’s. These forced social regulations are only going to accom- @ plish the opposite of the University’s intent. What’s the goal? To ban alcohol? To limit legal liabil- ity? To save lives? I would hope the primary goal is the last one, but, ironically, the University’s proposals most likely will have the opposite effect. This is how good in- 1, tentions can have horrible consequences. The University is about to push so hard that students will abandon the normal channels of socializing, and it will lose all control over social interaction. The fraternity rarik-and-file will head into the countryside to party, and the adniinistraton 4 can’t regulate what goes on there. I know the University is concerned over alcohol abuse on campus, but I think we need to be pragmatic. Alcohol and drug abuse have never been eliminated in society so ‘ what makes the administration think they can eliminate it @112 ‘tiling-tum ifllri I Executive Editors Emily Barnes Stephanie Bianco News Editors Matt MeDerm'ott Max Smith 1 Assistant News Editor Mike Agnello Tara Ann Friedel Brett Kirwan Alexis Yee-Garcia Jeremy Franklin Bryan Early Kris Pollina Michael Crittenden Mary Guy Eric Wechtler Opinion Editor Assistant Opinion Editor W&Life Editor Sports Editor Last Word Editor ' Copy Editor Contributing Editor Photo Editor Staff Photographer Paul Seifert Charlie Tonelli Business Manager Circulation Director 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. '7 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 ‘v Washington and Lee University 1 Lexington, VA 24450 Telephone: (540) 462-4060 Advertising Office: (540) 462-4049 Fax: (540) 462-4059 E-mail: phi@wlu.edu '7 http://wlu.edu/~phi Annual subsription rate: $30 ~LETTERS To THE EDITOR cused topic. If we had two 14-week terms, would students have this opportunity to study these topics in depth? In addition, spring term is the perfect time to study abroad. It gives students the ability to spend a short, but meaningful time in another country. The ability to leave the country and not severely impact their academic career encourages students to experience a variety of different countries and cultures. The loss of spring term and the accompanying prospect of falling behind in the four year graduation schedule will result in less study abroad. Spring term is one of the factors that make W&L stand out among other schools. This time of enrichment and education should not be eliminated because of a minority who uses it for excessive drinking and partying. I urge the faculty to consider an alternative to eliminating such a valuable time. on W&L’s campus? All the University will accomplish with the “ends justify the means” mentality is increasing the risk of loss of life while violating student self-gover- nance — something I thought was sacrosanct at W&L. W&L’s unique aspect is student self—govemance. I’m troubled by the heavy-handed “suggestions” from the University to the IFC presidents. After speaking with some students, I was troubled to learn the IFC was basically given the proposals, a three-week deadline to come up with its own set of proposals — albeit they should be similar to the University’s -— and a reminder of the power of the University to suspend a fraternity altogether if the IFC should fail to act. What is masquerading as student government these days? Micro—management of student life is never acceptable, no matter the lofty goal. It’s insulting and duplicitous — “Welcome to W&L. You’re adults now. . . however, we do have this list of things we feel you’re too immature to decide for yourself.” Adulthood affords them the oppor- tunity to make brilliant or foolish choices. Imay be old—fashioned in my thinking that if a student can vote for the president, be sent off to die for his or her country, and be expected to plan for his or her future in academics, then that student is entitled to make his or her own decisions regarding social drinking. Irealize our Congress determined otherwise when it required every state to enact the 21-year- old drinking age, but I’m a realist. People will always seek out what’s denied to them -— after all, drugs seem to be rather prevalent in society and they’re outright illegal. I find it problematic in President Elrod’s letter to W&L parents that drugs are mentioned as “second—hand” ef- fects of alcohol. Hardly second-hand. Drugs are preva- lent on campus, as they have been for decades. I suspect the university is in the uncomfortable position of not being able to focus on drug abuse, since drugs are illegal across all age brackets and therefore not prone to regulation. But what’s more troubling to me is that the new alcohol propos- als may, ipso facto, promote the use of drugs. In talking with students this fall, I learned that it’s easier for them to smoke pot or pop a pill on the way to a party than it is to find beer and consume it publicly over a period of time. Again, I may be old—fashioned, but I prefer students sipping alcohol in the open to popping pills en route. The effects of alcohol are easier for a student to predict than immediate chemical reactions in the brain. I also prefer students sipping alcohol openly at the fratemity houses instead of trying to get a “buzz” before driving to them. While I understand the University’s goal is to curb alcohol abuse, most students know how to consume it responsibly for the level of escapism they desire. A few extremes do not, nor, sadly, will they ever learn even with your prohibitions. You won’t dissuade them from their desired levels of escapism. You’ll simply drive their so- cializing out of the fraternities altogether, and put more lives at risk on the roads. So, what is the answer? Live Drive and Safe Ride. What is urgent for W&L and what the University does TALKback: “Definitely nice people. There is a warm aura coming from the campus.” — J arnie Calabrese “Great school, bettr people.” realistically have some control over is the prevention of au- tomobile accidents involving alcohol. The University must expand the Live Drive and Safe Ride programs. In a town like Lexington where taxi service isn’t an option, we must provide a means of transportation for students who have consumed too much. An expanded, reliable, free, anonymous, non-judg- mental Live Drive/Safe Ride is the answer. Don’t judge, just get them home safely if they’ve overdone it. Apparently, over 700 students have utilized Safe Ride since its December introduction —~ that should speak volumes. Also, let’s not get involved in the legal system’s DUI punishment. A student facing one has quite a lot on his or her plate and shouldn’t be double—punished with a year’s suspension. This isn’t to minimize the severity of the vio- lation, but W&L should leave the severity of the punish- ment to the courts. M . . . .. . Finally, the 22 January 2001 issue of the Phi quoted IFC Advisor Burr Datz as saying that, “History shows that those who cannot control their own destinies, have to have their destinies controlled for them.” I’d like to remind that the Board of Trustees a long time ago wisely decided the W&L student body shall govern itself. That governance may in- clude some choices not to the university’s liking, but, never- theless, it is up to the student body to make those decisions. Let’s not be so myopic that we accomplish the exact oppo- site of our intent. Refrain from over-regulating, and rather, keep the students alive by offering an alternative to their getting behind the wheel. Let’s make it easy for them to make that adult decision to use Live Drive/Safe Ride. I suspect they’ll do a fine job of controlling their own destinies. Sincerely, Andrew Caruthers ’87 SAE suspension applauded Dear Editor, , I applaud President Elrod’s action in suspending SAE. Elrod consulted with the SAE national and with the house corporation. But, ultimately, the decision was his to make in the best interests of the entire university community. The key word in all this from my point of view is responsi- bility, rather than accountability. Students leaders, especially upperclassmen, house leaders and varsity athletes have to learn to take respon- sibility for younger students who look up to them as role models. They need to be proactive and step in where their good judgment tells them action is required. Leadership isn’t just about recognition. It’s also about taking un- popular actions when that’s the right thing to do. This isn’t something which can be done on a one-time basis. It’s an issue which needs to revisited every year with each new set of leaders. It isn’t about parental over- sight on the part of the university either. It’s a life and death matter as we have learned first hand. . . too often. Sincerely, Alan M. Corwin ’62 To the Honor Scholars. . . What are your thoughts about W&L? —— Dan Fassio 3/12/01, 12:48 AM “A real southern college, pretty and hospitable.” — Duncan I-Iinkle is avery eau i u campus. . . very friendly students and faculty.” —— Mary Vause OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20010312/WLURG39_RTP_20010312_004.2.txt PAGE 4 O @112 ifltng-tum ifllii PINION FD goes toBorbon St. I had my first Mardi Gras experience over Feb break. When I came back to school, I resolved that the South was crazy, and I wanted to go back to New York where people are normal. . . or at least where foreign cab drivers don’t talk about how they see girls hooking up in the back seats of their vans everyday. In New York, they might be grouchy, they might even stab me to death, but they won’t point out New Orleans’ prime recreational drug exchange comers like they’re historical sites. Regardless, I came back to Lexington tapped out. Money. Energy. Any understanding of the human condition. But, alas, we’ve managed to bring the salubrious aura of Bourbon Street back to Lexington for my favorite weekend: Fancy Dress. FD manifests the great parody of W&L. In theory, it should be this wonderfully pleasurable and typi- cally collegiate experience that everyone tells their children about: “My junior year FD date was in the coolest fraternity, and I had the best dress.” However, between disappearing FD decorations, the who’s- gonna-ask—me crisis multiplied exponen- tially, and result- L STRANGE FRUIT. Fancy Dress kicked 011' th beads hanging from trees around campus as the New Orleans inspired theme was revealed. count that some people don’t check their mailboxes every day; hence, not every- one is going to receive their invitation in time for the gala. Last year, I never went to the post office, didn’t get one and as- sumed I was not in- ing Stlldfint vited. I ate chocolate alienations O S chjpcookjedoughau which I will dis— Ktjs Polling ’03 night instead of danc- cuss later, Fancy ‘mg, Dress 1001115 The theme of FD also insinuates con- more sinisterly than it does happily. Although everyone thinks Fancy Dress is great and fun, it’s really a con- glomeration of the everyday evils of W&L into one giant affair. Ifthe FD Steer- ing Committee cared anything about the students’ emotional stability, they wouldn’t make such a big deal out of it. As if students didn’t get suicidal enough about Homecoming dates, the drama over having an escort rises proportionately to the drama of the function. For example, if, on a scale of 1 to 10, someone was a 7 in pulling their hair out over getting a date, the same person will be a 49 during FD. You just square the degree of patheticness. Clearly, the committee did not take this into account. Nor did they probably take into ac- cepts such as debauchery and France. When I was in Louisiana, I saw a lot of people drinking beverages of the alco- holic persuasion. To have the FD theme be New Orleans implies that people might drink. For the people here who don’t drink, it alienates them. It also alienates people who have not taken French, be- cause the invitation (I wisened up and checked my box every day) reads in French. Once again, FD has jeopardized the mental welfare of its students, isolat- ing Spanish students and non-drinkers. I don’t eat seafood, so having the FD raffle be for a crawfish party seems like an especially low blow. Fancy Dress rears its psychologically damaging head once again: Some people think they might get an HV if they steal photo by Emily Bariiestflxecutivei beads. . . yet another anxiety to add to the already burdened W&L mind. More and more, FD seems to be a conspiracy devised by the psychology majors in or- der to gauge the emotional strength of college students. For those unfamiliar with types of es- says, this one falls into the pigeonhole of satire (I hate being the person who can’t write well enough to let that speak for itself, butl don’t want the FD Steer- ing Committee ripping off my limbs and bludgeoning me to death with them). I can’t even imagine how long it took them to put up those beads, but I applaud them for that, and for the invitations, and for the raffles. I’m trying to point out how ridiculous some of the crap we worry about is. FD represents a week- end of not worrying about the Victorian novel research paper due, or the eco- nomics test, or the fact that winter term hasn’t ended yet. We should appreciate the excitement and commotion of the up- coming weeks, because it’s better than trying to get excited about Recycling Fri- days. (Just kidding, recycling’s great! All the cool people recycle.) Regardless, have fun at Fancy Dress. Assistant Alumni Director for On-Line Communications The Washington and Lee Alumni Oflice announces the opening for the position of Assistant Alumni Director for On-Line Communications. Responsibilities include: oversight of "Colonnade Connections," W&L's Alumni On-Line Community, maintaining and updating that service's on-line message boards, its design, and utilizing its "blast" email capabilities in communicating with the entire alumni population (or segments thereof); serve as liaison to the on-line community provider and other campus web users; design and maintain Alumni Office homepages and websites; assist Career Services with career list requests; serve as advisor to Kathekon, W&L's Student Alumni Association; answer requests for alumni lists and research projects; compose obituaries for the alumni magazine; aid in general alumni office planning for homecoming, reunion and alumni chapter events. Travel involved. The position will become available June 15, 2001, and preference will be given to W&L alumni and 2001 degree candidates. All candidates for this position should submit a cover letter and resume no later than Tuesday, March 27, 2001. All materials should be sent to: Rob Mish Director of Alumni Programs Alurrmi Office Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 EMAIL: rmish@wlu.edu TEL: 540-463-8464 FAX: 540-463-8473 MostiW8.L Use Al Sfucl ehis coLol 5 every momlay 8:30 p.m. to midnight J AVA AT co|=r=Ei=.peop|eMus|cmore THE GHQ March 19 - An evening with Charene Jones March 26 - Mindbending productions April 2 - Gospel Night with Joyful Noise TONIGHT: OPEN MIKE ‘Wwe,ek_a_t:g c eteyburnl-ibrary. . University center‘ ‘ "Student Health‘ .-.Cenj.1: ’ = II participants eligible, “ win 1Eof__;i3»f . .5-50-_ Gift Certificates to tlgieé I ~ : ‘ f ;Books.tor ‘ as con: Sponsored by: 0 0 H N‘ Office of Health Promotion and Substance Abuse.Prevention OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20010312/WLURG39_RTP_20010312_005.2.txt ‘MARCH 12, 2001 1 Students plan summer internships By Amy Blevins ,( STA FF WRITER The deadlines are here, the interviews are approach- ing, the applications are cluttering students’ desks. Whether they are padding their resume with a fun summer job, doing research, or preparing for their future occupa- tion, some Washington and Lee students are already mak- ing plans. Many students are using their summer months to gain 4 first—hand experience in the working world. Junior Susan ‘ Ru ge is planning to work with Republicans Abroad Inter- national in Washington, D.C. The group works with Ameri- can citizens living overseas, helping with absentee bal- lots in election years, arranging overseas trips for Con- gressmen, and answering questions about the United States’ political situation. Ruge sees interning as a stepping stone to her goal of furthering her education in politics and ultimately living in Y "Europe and working with the European Union. “I think interning is the most valuable thing you can do. I’m only a junior, but I know that I have a job with a few places if I want it already after I graduate,” said Ruge. “Hopefully I’ll get to know some of the prominent Ameri- can businessmen in Europe.” Ruge said. Juniors Sarah Spisich and Sam Langholz are also hop- ing to be in Washington, D.C. this summer. Spisich has applied to work with the Department of State in the Bu- areau of Intelligence and Research. Langholz hopes to work as a White House intern. Spisich is interested in foreign affairs and American foreign policy, and plans on continuing her education in international relations. With the internship, Spisich would be conducting background research for European public opinion polls. “[The internship] will give me an idea if this is some- thing that I could see myself doing for the rest of my life.” said Spisich. “It’ll help me decide between law school and <1 grad school.” Langholz worked on Capitol Hill last summer and worked for the George W. Bush presidential campaign in Iowa. “I’ve wanted to learn as much about Washington D.C. ‘ and the political life on Capitol Hill and now on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue at the White House,” said Langholz. “Regardless of what I end up doing, it’ll be an experience that I will take with me.” ,; Freshmen Blair Oakley and Lauren LaRue are getting an early start on the internship process. LaRue is applying for an internship with the National Space Society, and Oakley is applying with the Environmental Protection Agency. The National Space Society “works to educate the pub- lic, the government, and corporate sectors about the ad- vantages of space exploration,” said LaRue. The internship would include researching public policy recommendations, attending congressional hearings, and organizing events. “The position really appeals to me because I want to double major in a science and politics, and the internship provides a wonderful opportunity to combine my two inter- ests,” said LaRue. Oakley is applying for an internship with the Georgia Environmental Protection Agency. Oakley would work under conservationists learning about local environmen- tal health, mainly the Chatahoochee River. “This experience would involve some tanning in the sun To INFINITY AND BEYOND! Freshman Lauren LaRue hopes to get a summer internship with the National Space Society, which educates others about the advantages of space exploration. and playing in the mud,” said Oakley. “But more importantly [it] would teach me a lot about environmental activism.” Some students will use the summer months for educa- tion. Sophomore Dustin Albright plans to assist W&L Physics and Engineering Professor Kenneth Van Ness by researching polymers. Albright plans to attend graduate school to study civil engineering and architecture. “This will help fill grad school applications,” said Albright. “And tinkering in the lab should be pretty fun.” Not all students are pursuing the typical internship. Freshman Christina Webster hopes to work on a ranch this summer in Wyoming or Colorado as a waitress, host- ess, or children’s counselor. “It’s absolutely gorgeous out west,” said Webster. “And I want an adventure.” * Vllishes you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Looking for a tasteful way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? 4 Check out our ladies’ jewelry and selection of men's lrlsh ties—or try our delicious lrlsh foods. Formal is quickly approaching! If you want to wear something a bit more distinctive this year, why not a tartan bow tie 8. cummerbund, or a taran sash for ladies? 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Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 540-464-6545 1-877-CELTIC-2 , www.celtlcconnex.com A www.lrlshmealsbymail.com From the Class of 2001 Christina Julian Bryant Adams Lauren LaFauci Ann Cabell Baskervill Christine Metzger Lauren Bradshaw Kathleen Moroney Virginia Brumby Eric Owsley Allison Bruneau Stephen Pesce Timothy Cormier Stephen Philipson Mirella Dragieva Ginger Phillips Erin Ferguson Hugh Rabb Matthew Gooch Crystal Simpson Charles Green Althea Smiley Shari Henderson Nicholas Stawasz Stephen Hostetler Julieann Ulin Matthew Howenstein Dorothy Yuan A Iliirlg-tlilm congratulates recent incilicteés of the Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society From the Class of 2002 Anne Lachiewicz Michele Backus Amie Lucier Richard Black, H Heather Mahaney Kristen Bonnema Michael Malinzak Amanda Cannon Elianna Marziani Kristin Carroll Abigail Montgomery Benjamin Dickson Matthew Petrusek Emily Dixon Susan Ruge Shelby Fierke Jesse Rockoff Gerald Guilbert, Jr. Meredith Jane Sorensen Wade Hess Alison Marie Trinidad Sara Heusel Kenneth Hickman Heather Howard THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO PICK UP AN OLD CALYX! Contact Neal at wi||ettsr@wlu.edu by Tuesday morning (March 13) to reserve a copy. 1960 - 2000 editions available! I ' L XINGTON ( I n‘ --if I I . /fa (ml 011/ (wt;/)1/III/gy FRESH EACH MORNING ESPRESSO ° CAPPUCCINO ° FRESH ROASTED COFFEES ° FINE TEAS 9 WEST WASHINGTON STREET 0 LEXINGTON ° 464-6586 Dance Lessons Will he held Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 in the mezzanine level room in between the Dining Hall and the University Center. Sherri Ludt, Lexiugton’s extremely talented professional dance instructor will continue to teach students any dance they desire: Waltz, llha-cha, lihumha, Meringue, Swing... and many morell Dont miss your chance to improve on your dancing skills in time for Fancy llressll PAGE 5 OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20010312/WLURG39_RTP_20010312_006.2.txt PAGE 6 W&L Wins By Jeremy Franklin SPORTS EDITOR The Washington and Lee women’s lacrosse team slammed Ferrum 27-0 on Thursday and then improved to 2-0 in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference with a 9-8 over- time win over Randolph-Macon at home on Saturday. The 27-0 road win set school records for margin of victory and goals in a game. Freshmen Joanna Perini and Annie Tompkins split time in goal, combining for five saves to shut out Ferium. Senior attacker Liz Borges scored six goals and assisted on three others to lead the W&L offense. Junior attacker Emily Owens and freshmen midfielders Kelly Taffe and Lee Wheeler contrib- uted three goals apiece, and sophomore attacker Leslie Bogart tallied two goals and three assists. The Generals returned home on Saturday to face stiffer competition, eking out a 9-8 win over Randolph- Macon on Taffe’s goal with 16 sec- onds to play in overtime. Bogart scored three goals, all in the first half, as W&L sprinted out to a 5- 2 lead at the break. Randolph- Macon’s Megan Keyser led the way in the second half as the Yellow Jack- @112 Ring-tum ifllit S PORTS blowout, OT contest THE OPEN FIELD. Freshman Lee Wheeler (right) chases Randolph-Macon’s Lisa Weitzel in Washington and Lee’s 9-8 overtime home win on Saturday. ets reeled off four unanswered goals for a 6-5 lead with 8:31 to play. Senior attacker Ellen Ritsch tied the game for W&L just over two minutes later, and Owens put the Generals up 7-6 at the 4:47 mark. Angela Bisland netted her second goal of the game with 1:20 left, forging a 7-7 tie. Wheeler’s goal put W&L up with 2:41 remaining in the first overtime. Men’s team starts win streak photo by Mary Guy/Photo Editor AT YOUR SERVICE. Junior Andrew Roberts serves in the Generals’ 7-0 win over ODAC opponent Hampden-Sydney on Wednesday. By Jeremy Franklin SPORTS EDITOR photo by Mary Guy/Photo Editor Keyser tied the game with less than a minute left, but Taffe’s goal put the Generals up seconds later. W&L will face Guilford on the road at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Questions, comrrients, or suggestions? Contact Jeremy Franklin at x4060. secure the win. The Washington and Lee men’s tennis team improved to 5-1 on the season with a string of four home matches over the past five days. W&L began the week with a 7-0 win over Old Domin- ion Athletic Conference opponent Hampden-Sydney on Wednesday. Junior Rhys James defeated John Moss 3-6, 6-2. 6-4, and junior two-seed Andrew Roberts handled Durell Carothers, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. Freshmen Austin Kim, Gra- ham Nix, and K.C. Schaefer and sophomore Chase Bice won their singles matches in straight sets. A James and Roberts, Kim and Nix, and Schaefer and junior Zac Vuncannon won their doubles matches handily against the Tigers. Christopher Newport came to town on Friday, and the Generals handed the Captains a 6-1 loss. James lost to Christopher Newport’s Jason Martin at the top seed, but W&L did not lose another set on the afternoon. Kim, Nix, junior Rob Moynihan, Bice, and sophomore Chris Sorenson rounded out the singles lineup with wins for the Generals. Kim and Nix, Schaefer and Vuncannon, and Bice and Moynihan collected doubles victories. W&L continued its non-conference schedule with a 5- 2 win over the College of Wooster on Saturday. James and Roberts lost from the top two slots, but again W&L ben- efited from a strong bottom half of the lineup. Kim knocked off Jake Sintich 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 from the third seed, followed by victories from Nix, Schaefer, and Sorenson. Sintich and Rob Ogg topped James and Rob- erts in doubles, but Kim and Nix and Schaefer and Vuncannon secured the doubles point for W&L. The Generals finished up their week on Sunday with a 5-2 win over Denison. Jeroni Barnes topped James and Cameron Vincent defeated Roberts from the one and two seeds, but Kim, Nix, Schaefer, and Bice cleaned house to Barnes and Chris Compton defeated James and Rob- erts in number-one doubles, but Kim and Nix and Schaefer and Vuncannon pulled out victories. W&L hosts Kenyon at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. _ 6 weeks, 6 credits, as low as $3,000 (based on‘ typical costs V of tuition, room & board, books, and estimated airfare) Term 1: May 21-June 29 - Term‘ 2: July 2-August_1O www.outreach.hawaii.edu 7-‘toll-‘free, 1 (800) 862-6628- University of Hawai‘i at Manda, Summer Sessions MARCH 12, 2001 ' enerals stay perfect in 2001 . photo by Mary Guy/Photo Editor IN THE AIR. Sophomore Alyson Brice prepares to serve in W&L’s 8-1 victory over Hollins in ODAC competition on Wednesday. By Jeremy Franklin SPORTS EDITOR The Washington and Lee women’s tennis team re- V‘ mained undefeated in 2001 with home wins over Hollins and Denison last week. The Generals improved to 3-0 in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference with an 8-1 victory over Hollins on ‘ Wednesday. Sophomore Erika Proko, junior Melissa Hatley, sopho- more Alyson Brice, junior Sallie Gray Strang, freshman Liz Law, and freshman Emily Taylor won singles matches in straight sets for W&L. Y In doubles competition, Hollins’ Anne Stevenson and Alice Moss topped Proko and Hatley 8-5, the Generals’ first dropped ODAC match since March 1997. Brice and Strang defeated Liz and Cayce Schnare in number-two doubles, and sophomore Bonnie Goldsmith and fresh- man Ellie Simpson knocked off Molly and Bess Kelly at the third seed. W&L stepped out of conference for the first time this season on Sunday, pulling out a 6-3 win over Denison. p Sophomore Laura Bruno, sophomore Brandi Jane Wedgeworth, Brice, and Law won the second through fifth—seeded singles matches. Lauren Gerlach topped Hatley 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1 in num- ber-one seed singles, and Lisa Carlton handed Strang a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 loss from the sixth seed. Gerlach and Alison Hughes topped Proko and Hatley in number-one doubles for Denison’s third point. Bruno and Strang topped Kristen Hanto and Molly Smith, and y Brice and Wedgeworth knocked off Carlton and Valeria Muradov. The Generals will take on Kenyon at home on Tues- day at 3:30 p.m. a. Washington and Lee I I Squash Championship Divisions: Mens and Women’s Divisions Dates: March 19, 20, 21, 22 ' «V Ii_m_e: Matches will be palyed between 6 and 9 PM on the ‘ above dates Courts: # 1-6 (100) level —- Doremus Gym ,. Rules: USSRA RULES APPLY -- Players will make their own calls All matches are first to win 3 games Eyeguards are required 7’ _afi: Soft ball (equipment: use own or sign out at window) ' i - Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni Entry Deadlin : March 17, 5:00 PM (Must sign up at equipment room window third level - Doremus Gym) L1_c>t_e: This will be a single elimination format. Please include :4 your playingltournament history on entry form. Pairings will be based on information received. Master Schedule (Pairings and Time)will be located at hallway ,,,. (First Floor -- Squash Courts) OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20010312/WLURG39_RTP_20010312_007.2.txt ‘MARCH 12, 2001 S @112 illing-tum lfllti PORTS ‘, Two W&L grapplers, team receive scholarly recognition By Jeremy Franklin SPORTS EDITOR Senior wrestler Josh Chamberlain and junior teammate * ‘ Ezra Morse were named to the National Wrestling Coaches Association of America Division III Academic All- America team this week. In addition to the individual recognitions, the Gener- als placed 15th in the Division IH Top 20 Scholar Teams, recording an overall 3.062 grade point average. “This recognition means a lot to the team and to me,” Morse said. “I believe it dispels the myth of wrestlers being ‘dumb’ athletes. At W&L, it takes a lot of dedica- W&L stomps Southern Virginia, splits ODAC doubleheader with Guilford ( By Jeremy Franklin SPORTS EDITOR The Washington and Lee baseball team extended its ‘ winning streak to eight games before falling to Guilford in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday. The Generals (9-2, 3-1 Old Dominion Athletic Confer- ence) knocked off Southern Virginia at home on Wednes- day to win their seventh straight. Freshman Mike Wert Vi secured his first collegiate win by yielding just two hits over six innings. W&L jumped on the board early, as junior third baseman Matt Kozora smacked a two—run single in the first inning, scoring sophomore shortstop Michael Hanson and freshman center fielder Austin Allain. ' Sophomore first baseman Brian Gladysz pushed the lead to 5-0 in the second with a double that knocked in If Allain and Kozora. Hanson provided the final margin in the following inning by driving in sophomore second baseman Richard Campbell and sophomore left fielder Dan Kagey O O ;. O O X The Generals then proceeded to travel to Greensboro, N .C., where they split a doubleheader with ODAC foe Guilford. Senior righthander David Sigler tossed his third complete game of the year to lead W&L to a 6-3 win in 4 the first game. Sophomore designated hitter Kyle Drop- tion on an athlete’s part to be able to participate in a var- sity sport because of the heavy workload. “The team as a whole puts in a lot of effort in both the matroom and the classroom.” Chamberlain concurred with his teammate’s opinion. “It’s nice to be recognized for academic and athletic achievement, and I think it means a lot for the team to win academic All—American honors,” Chamberlain said. “It shows that we do something besides wrestle. Other teams know that we don’t go here simply for athletics, and rec- ognition for that is satisfying.” Chamberlain complemented his 19-1 1 record on the mat‘ with a cumulative 3.895 GPA off of it. The 149-pounder recorded a second—place showing at the W&L Invitational on Jan. 20 and third-place finishes at the Newport News Apprentice Invitational on F eb.3 and the Centennial Con- ference Championship on Feb. 17. The senior, whose 19 near falls led the Generals in 2000- «Wrestling academic for Generals O1, ended his W&L career with a 62-44 record. “Individually, I thinkl could have done a little better,” Chamberlain said of his on-court performance. “The team had a winning dual record even though we lost a couple of close ones. “The conference tournament was a little disappointing on the whole, but we did have our first conference winner and national qualifier (freshman Joe Mueller) since 1989.” Morse posted a 20-3 record on the season, including marks of 11-1 in dual meets and 4-1 in Centennial competi- tion. The junior has maintained a 3.264 GPA while leading the squad in takedowns with 37 and pins with seven. The 197-pounder won his weight class at the VMI Keydet Invitational on Nov. 12 and the Scranton Touma- ment on Dec. 2. Morse finished second at the Newport News invite. The Generals finished the season with a 6-5-1 record in dual competition, 3-3 in the Centennial. “Generals continue swift stat on the diamod photo by Mary Guy/Photo Editor TIMELY RETURN. Freshman centerjielder Austin. Allain dives back into first base, beating the throw to Southern Virginia’s Charles Moline in the Generals’ 7-0 victory on Wednesday. pers batted 2-for-4 with a run and one batted in, and four Generals crossed the plate in the fourth inning in the victory. Although Hanson led off the second game with a home run, the Quakers’ eight—run sixth inning put the Generals away in a 12-3 loss. Kagey was shelled for six runs and nine hits over five innings. W&L will host Westminster at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Baseball March 13 March 14 March 17 March 18 March 21 March 24 at Mary Washington Westminster Harnpden-Sydney (2) West Virginia Tech (2) Bridgewater at Randolph-Macon (2) Golf Mar. 12-13 at Ferrum Spring Invitational March 21 W&L ODAC Invitational Men’s Lacrosse March 13 at Dickinson March 18 Franklin and Marshall March 24 at Virginia Wesleyan Upcoming events in Washington and Lee athletics Women’s Lacrosse March 14 at Guilford March 17 Virginia Wesleyan March 22 at Roanoke V March 24 at Mary Washington Men’s Swimming Mar. 15-17 at NCAA Championships Men’s Tennis March 13 Kenyon March 15 Mary Washington March 16 at Guilford March 18 Washington College March 19 Eastern Mennonite March 21 at Averett Women’s Tennis March 13 March 15 March 17 March 19 Kenyon Bloomsburg Franklin and Marshall Eastern Mennonite at Bridgewater March 20 Lynchburg PAGE 7 at Sweet Briar Roanoke at Randolph-Macon Woman’s For up-to-date information on W&L athletics, including scores, schedules, and statistics, visit the Washington and Lee Sports Information Website at www.w|u.edu/sports/ March 21 Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track March 17 W&L Invitational March 24 at Roanoke Invitational CAMP COUNSELORS Summer In New England! 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OCR::/Vol_103/WLURG39_RTP_20010312/WLURG39_RTP_20010312_008.2.txt PAGE 8 I I am the Christian the Devil warned you about @112 Ring-tum ifiltt LASTWORD MARCH 12, 200 I 6 Last moth-{Hunt-Climrz-Erihuttr-Svrntinrl-Ettilgr WORLD Global Architectural Coahtion criticizes Indian building quality After the 7.9 magnitude earthquake wreaked havoc upon residential areas in Gujarat, India, the UN formed the Global Archetectural Coalition to investigate the wide- spread failure of their architectural safeguards. The Coalition delivered its findings Saturday, stating that the people of India should significantly change their building code standards. Chairman Hassim Punj abidabi (Pakistan) delivered the coalition’s findings Saturday, “Building materials such as bricks and steel are much too heavy and could harm resi- dents if they collapse. Thus we recommend India utilize lighter materials such as styrofoam and balsa wood in the construction of all urban high—density housing projects.” NATION Jackson promises to check self to prevent riggity-wreckage After Rev. Jesse Jackson soured the minds of the general public with the men- tal image of him engaging in the various activities needed to create a “Luv Child,” few media experts imagined that he could drag his integrity any lower. Everyone except the . National Enquirer was shocked when it was found that one of Rev. J ackson’s many non—profit organiza- tions paid his mislress $35,000 in severance pay. The revelation that Rev. J ackson’s organizations may not be respectable sent shockwaves through the conser- vative community. Rush Limbaugh was rumored to have said, “although I have not always agreed with Rev. Jackson, my respect for both the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and the Citizenship Edu- cation Fund have never wavered before today. Now, though, I have serious doubts about how those groups are using their money to advance their vast liberal agenda.” Fellow companion in debauchery Bill Clinton stands by J ackson. Although Clinton mentioned he found it ironic that during the very time he was seeking spiritual advice from Jackson over his intern infidelity, Jackson was taking a dip in his clerical pool. The question remains whether Jackson will open the accounting books of his various organizations. It is ex- pected that the contents of the books will remain clandes- tine to prevent the public from finding out that the organi- zations are really just a cover-up. The FBI is currently investigating Jackson for partici- pating in a nationwide breeding program in an attempt to create an army of verbose, meddling Baptist ministers. The question has arisen as to whether the allegations of J ackson’s corruption will affect his chances of being elected president. According to Williain Diehner, an Assistant Pro- fessor at Stamford Department of Politics, the allegations will have absolutely no effect, “Jesse Jackson had a Dixiecrat’s chance in hell of being elected President to begin with; thus, nothing could realistically hurt his chances.” Jackson plans to revisit his organizations’ various tax returns and make certain amendments to their contents so he doesn’t end up some bad man’s boyfriend in prison. LOCAL SAE’s lose home, inner peace The SAE fraternity was struck by a surprise ruling last week when the house was notified by the Univer- sity that it was being sus- pended indefinitely from the campus. The SAE’s will not be able to hold meetings at their house, throw parties, or continue their pledgeship. Fortunately, SAE doesn’t throw any huge parties spring term and a large portion of the frater- nity lives off campus. An SAE was conjectured as saying, “Well, can’t say that I am in favor of the punishment at all, but it could have been worse. We really lucked out with the fact that the punishment didn’t interfere with Christmas Weekend, Rush, or most of pledgeship. I don’t want to get religious or anything, but I think we are Buddha 3" Chosen People. I mean somebody has to be looking out for us to have that kind of luck, right? Who else would it be other than the Supreme Enlightened One?” The administration has yet to decide if it will forbid SAE brothers from participating in silent meditation in the house. An anonymous administrative source has elaborated on the deliberations, “We haven’t been able to decide if allowing the brothers to engage in the search for inner peace is appropriate. What sort of effect will our punishment have if they irninunize their souls to all worldly suffering? They’ d really have our balls in a salad shooter with that one. I mean, we’ve already annexed their fraternity and their? government leader has been exiled, but faith in the Bud- dha may protect them —— look at how the Chinese failed with Tibet. University President Giovanni Elroddo said SAE woul be reinstated as soon as their most prestigious alum, G. Montgomery Tuckworth XXIV, made a sizable donation for the construction of the new University Virtual Reality Playpen. AMS& Disney mtroduces new annnationv Disney introduced a new canine companion to stand among such giants as Goofy and Pluto. Jean- Francoise deBonze, will star in » -- the upcoming film “Dog Cage.” The movie focuses on the life of young, transsexual show-dog J ean-Francoise (voiced by Emilio Estevez) and his attempt to raise his bitch (voiced by Claire Danes) in urban New Orleans. According to director Stephano Spielpergo, the film will be a heart-warrning tale of I love, heart-break, and canine-sexuality. 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