OCR::/Vol_107/WLURG39_RTP_20041115/WLURG39_RTP_20041115_001.2.txt -1 BY ETHAN JAMESON STAFF WRITER Former New York Times editor Gerald Boyd was the keynote speaker for Washington and Lee University’s 38th Institute on the Ethics in J oumal- ism Friday and wooed a captive audience in the John W. Elrod University Commons with a talk titled, “J oumalism Today: Why the Public Hates Us (And What We Can Do About It)”. . ‘Pulitzer Prize—winning Boyd told his audience WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY NG-TUM Former NY Times editor ‘exarriines ethics of j oumalists that in this day and age of excess media, the public lose trust in the media and that “media exhausts the public, angers the public,” and highlighted what he believed the three causes for the mistrust were while also offering solutions. I “While journalism is a calling, it is also living and breathing,” said Boyd who worked with The New York Times for 20 years, retiring as managing editor in 2003. "”Ihe goal is worthy, necessary and hard.” see NY Times page 2 To the Student Body, The process for the facilitated discussions for strategic planning intends that members of the adrnin— istration attend, observe and listen without entering into the discussion. However, in a recent facilitated student discussion, certain assertions were presented as fact by students that are at least uniformed and insensitive and, at worst, racist. It is so troubling that anyone at our University would hold these views that the University must break with the prescribed process and respond forthwith. We emphasize that we have no reason to believe that these sentiments are held by any but a few students, but they are so inaccurate and uncivil that they cannot go unchallenged. False Assertion The goal of diversity has resulted in a dimm- portionatenumber of minority students in the bottom quartile of the entering class. Respome This is simply not true. All W&L students are qualified to be here or they wouldn’t have been admit- ted No concession in admissions standards have been made to enroll minority students. Ifone looks at all the elements of the admissions process in their totality (grades, test scores, essay, recommendations, etc.), . our minority students are every bit as qualified as the rest of the student body. Our goal of increasing the number of minority candidates with credentials appro- priate to our student body has brought to our commu- nity students who have excelled in the classroom and enriched the University in extra- and c—cunicular life. Fake Assertion Financial aid is used to aggressively recruit mi- nority students and to disadvantage majority students with superior credentials. Respome Minority students do not deprive other stu- dents of financial aid. The overwhelming number of students atWashington and Lee with a demonstrated need, are provided assistance. FalseA$ertion: Minority students are being sought for the sole purpose of improving in the rankings. Rwpome Therankings of the US. News & WorldReport (and most other publications) do not consider minor- ity populations in their methodology. Regardless, the University’s primary goal is to provide the best possible education for our students. Rankings cannot possibly measure that and will there- fore never drive institutional policy at Washington and Lee. False Amertionz The Honor System is best understood and in- temalized by majority students. Respome The honor of each student is demonstrated by individual contact and upon that basis, the character of our minority students is unquestioned.‘ Minority students lead and participate successfully at every level ofUniversity life. To single out the Honor System . as an exception is nonsense. Baseless slurs against minority students are dishonorable and uncivil and are unworthy of any student at Washington and Lee. Looking back to 1986, it is interesting to note thatthe false facts and baseless opinions thatwe heard with regard to minority students last week are essen- tially identical to those we heard about women stu- dents when the University was debating and then implementing coeducation. There is no question now of the wisdom and benefit to W&L of co-educafion and the same is true of our efforts to bring more diver- sity of thought and experience to the Washington and Lee student body. ‘ On behalf of the University, we apologize to any st11dent who was hurt by these regrettable utter- ances.Aclassxoom and acommunity with varied expe- riences and backgrounds is a better learning space than one made up of a homogeneous population. We believe in the wisdom of a diverse University commu- nity and will continue to embody that belief in policy. We at W&L grow socially and intellectually because of the diverse contributions of every single student on campus, without exception. The Strategic Directions Committee Tom Williams, Provost George Bent, Associate Dean of the College George Canas, Associate Provost Peter Cronin, Director of Development Scott Dittrnan, Registrar Sidney Evans, Associate Dean, School of Law Joe Giasso, Vice President for Adrriinistration BillHartog, Dean, Admissions &FinancialAid John Keyser, Associate Dean, School of Law Tim Kolly, Interim Director of Communications Steve McAllister, Vice President of Finance Elizabeth Oliver, Professor of Accounting David Partlett, Dean, School of Law I Lany Peppers, Dean of the Williams School Jeanine Stewart, InteiimDean of the College Rob Straughan,Assoc. Dean , Williams School John Stuckey, Director, University Computing Dawn Watkins, Dean of Students Mike Walsh, Executive Athletic Director PII VOLUME CVII. , NO. 15 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2004 Science, Society, and the Arts =1 Nan ' ' uflklmau BOOK SIGNING. The keynote speaker at the conference luncheon was Alan Lightrnan, bestelling author of the novel Einstein’s Dreams, published physicist, and MIT writing professor. Lightman is pictured herei signing an autograph for David Klinger, ‘O6. SSA is a multi-disciplinary conference involving Washington and Lee undergraduates in the presentation of their academic achievements before an audience of their peers and the undergraduate faculty. Conference participants made oral presentations of research papers. \ Peeping pervert peers at Srat girls BY Ron ARMSTRONG SENIOR STAFF WRITER November 4 turned out to be anything but a typical day. She was chatting with some friends as they crossed the sorority foot- bridge on their way to lunch. Then she spotted something she’d never seen before. With his sunroof open and ' windows rolled down, a Southern Virginia University student looked attentively at Landgren and oth- ers crossing the bridge. He was masturbating in his car. “We were walking across the bridge and spotted this SUV,” Landgren said, “we were wonder- ing if he was lost . . . but as I looked down through the sunroof, I saw that he was actually masturbat- ing.” The vehicle was creeping slowly on East Denny Circle, just below the sorority bridge that connects with the parking garage. As the male student passed un- derneath the bridge, he then made a U-Tum and passed again. . Landgren and her friends bolted and ran the rest of the way to their sorority house, disgusted by what they had seen. Minutes later, Landgren phoned Campus Security to report the incident. Security immediately tele- phoned Lexington police, alerting officers to be on the look—out of a “...but as llooked down through the sunroof, I saw that he was actually - masturbating.” CELIALANDGREN green Ford Escape with Alabama tags. VVithin 20 rriinutes, the stu- 'dent was pulled over by police on White St., not far from campus. “He wouldn’t say what he was up to,” said Mike Young, di- rector of Security at Washington and Lee. “Eventually, after we told him that there were witnesses, the student admitted to doing ‘what- ever they say I was doing,” Young added. Young’s immediate action was to permanently ban him from W&L property. Next, Young phoned the SVU administration to report the incident. The Administration at SVU was not willing to discuss any de- tails involving Thursday’s inci- dent. Yvonne Carpenter, the University’s Public Relations Di- rector, said the entire case is highly confidential. This incident is especially sensitive since the Mormon faith believes strongly in abstinence before marriage, according to Car- penter. “This sort of activity is absolutely appalling particu- larly for those of the Mormon faith,” she said. The student body at South— . em Virginia University is report- edly 98% Mormon, but the insti- tution operates -independently from the Church. The student, a native of Alabama, is reportedly a Junior. He is still enrolled at the Univer- sity and will undergo a hearing before an SVU honor board. Landgren decided not to press charges, believing that a no- trespassing order was sufficient. Student leaders respond to alcohol policy confusion with Q & A Dear Washington and Lee Community, In response to numerous questions regard- ing the alcohol policy, several student leaders drafted a list of questions and answers to help inform the entire campus. We hope that you find this helpful and encourage you to continue to ap- ‘ proach student leaders with questions and con- cems. Katie Henderson, SFHB Student Chair Maggie Hope, SJ C Chair A Tom Pickering, IF C President Mary Jacob Rankin, Panhellenic President Marie Trimble, EC President Has there been a change related to the University’s policy toward alcohol? There has not been a change related to policy. The University has, however, asked both IFC and Panhellenic to examine their current practices and, where not consistent with policy, have practices that meet University policy, policies of their na- tional organizations, and state and federal laws. What are the policies? The University policies are listed in each student’s Student Handbook. Certainly underage drinking is central to the University’s policies, con- . sistent with state and federal laws. However, each Greek organization has different policies and that’s what the IF C and Panhellenic are currently exarnin— ing. That is also why national organizations, IFC, Panhellenic, faculty, and staff are working together. What is the role of student self-governance re- garding this issue? Student leaders are put in a tough position. They’re elected to uphold University policy while also attempting to balance the best interests of the students they represent. The IFC and Panhellenic have been asked to take a major leadership role_in examining current practices and bringing them closer to policy. The IFC knows that the alcohol policies are not popular, but it understands the grav- ity of the Board’s requests, and would rather have students formulate and uphold solutions than have others enforce policy. Is alcohol or alcohol use related to the Executive Committee? One of the responsibilities of the SJC is to adjudicate alcohol—related issues. The expectation is that the SJ C will continue to hear alcohol-related violations. The SJC refers to the alcohol—policy in the Student Handbook when reaching its decisions. The Executive Committee will continue to consider any case that is turned in, but as stated in the White Book, the Committee will vote to decide which cases it takes to a closed hearing. . Does the University want to be a dry campus? The University does not want to make W&L a dry campus. However, the University must make an effort to uphold the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Greek organizations, the University, and even individual students can be held liable for the consequences of drinking. Lawsuits are common occurrence in today’s society, and consequently, it is in everyone’s interest to cut down on the risks associated with alcohol. Does the University want to get rid of Greek life? No. The University wants to retain Greek life. The University is, however, asking its student leaders to seriously address issues of alcohol use and abuse, hazing, and sexual misconduct. Asking students to take these issues seriously is not an attack on the Greek system; it's an attempt to make the Greek system something that will stand the test of time and survive well into the future. Has the VA ABC visited President Burish/the Board/the Administration about underage drink- ing at W&L? Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control (VaABC) has not visited with President Burish or the Board of Trustees. Representatives from VaABC do work regularly with University Security and with Dining Services, as Dining Services holds the University’s liquor license. VaABC has made it clear to Univer- sity Security and other staff members on campus that it wants to work cooperatively with the Uni- versity community. Is there a correlation between sexual misconduct and the enforcement of the alcohol policy? Policies outlined in the Student Handbook are intended to create a safe and healthy campus community. The chance that sexual misconduct will occur does increase with the use of alcohol, but the enforcement of policy is a separate issue. The judicial processes are also separate, as SFHB and SJC are designed to adjudicate different issues. In addition to judicial procedures, sexual misconduct and alcohol use are being addressed through edu- cation and awareness programs. What authority is monitoring the enforcement of the alcohol policy? The IFC, Panhellenic, and SJC coordinate with University staff to enforce the University’s policies. There is a concern that the enforcement of the alcohol policy will push underage drinking off cam- pus, into the country, and increase the rate of drunk driving accidents, or even increase sexual mis- conduct. What can you say to this? This is a primary concern of student leaders. We know firsthand that parties in thecountry have a different atmosphere than parties on campus. Parties on campus occur in a controlled environ- ment, with sober officers and drivers, hired secu- rity, a prevalence of beer instead of hard alcohol and grain, close proximity to the Health Center and hospital, and are within walking distance for a ma- jority of students. We understand that students need to be held accountable for their actions, but we worry that the nature of off—campus parties places students in difficult situations. We fully sup- port Traveller and its attempt to transport students to and from events, but we acknowledge that Trav- eller is not enough. Drunk driving is an important issue, but it’s not the only one. We understand the difficulty of the situation and applaud the efforts by Greek organizations in attempting to respond to high expectations. It is our responsibility as W&L students to make good decisions and to positively influence those around us to make the same good decisions. We all have to be aware of our actions because they have consequences that extend be-- yond University or Greek policies. In response to the possible increase of sexual misconduct, we feel that sexual misconduct can occur anywhere, whether on or off campus. Our hope is to decrease the overall problem of sexual misconduct at W&L through increased awareness, dialogue, and edu- ‘ cation. ‘ OCR::/Vol_107/WLURG39_RTP_20041115/WLURG39_RTP_20041115_002.2.txt (3. LlI7§l7%,AP.\; wmsniwottaw R zUiwnif~:fi%iTV , (ans ar’31'."I¢\' ‘\/IA '9/U’-‘-‘til PAGE 2 While U.S. and Iraqi troops were securing a dangerous city called Fallujah on the other side of the world, about 20 local veterans of gathered in the cold at Courthouse Square to remember their fallen comrades of wars past. Local Lexington leaders commemorated Veterans Day in a ceremony hon- oring the “price of freedom.” Veterans Day, ‘November 11, is a legal holiday dedicated to honoring American Veterans of all wars. The city of Lexington commemorated the day with a wreath-laying ceremony in Courthouse Square. Delegate Ben Cline, the Lexington area representative to the House of Delegates, spoke on the importance of veterans throughout our nation’s his- tory. “Our nation would not be without veterans,” said Cline. American veter- ans represent the highest example of patriotism in a nation that is a “beacon of light and hope” to the world, said Cline. Everyday that America s constitution and democracy marches forward is worthy of being Veterans Day,” said Cline. In addition to speeches from Lexington leaders, music was provided by Wonder, a local gospel group. Wonder performed a selection of patriotic songs including “God Bless America” and “Proud to be an American”. Twenty veterans and their families turned out for the ceremony. Charlie Trimble, a local World War II veteran, attended the ceremony with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Shenandoah Valley Post 1499 of Lexington. This local Post funds numerous philanthropic events including the Veteran memorial in Court- house square. Trimble said he was pleased with the ceremony and “though that they did a splendid job.” BY WHITNEY DUFFEY STAFF WRITER At Harvard, students rub the foot of the statue of John Harvard for good luck before a test. At Yale, it is the statue of Theodore Dwight Woolsey that supposedly boosts students GPA’s. The equivalent superstition at Washington and Lee is merely one of avoidance: avoiding the center arch of Graham Lee’s dormitory. It is a well known su- perstition that the unlucky student who chances to walk through this center arch will fail the next test he or she takes. In 1904, the original Lees Dormitory was built. It is difficult to pinpoint when in the dorms 100 year history the arch superstition was formed, but the belief still runs strong today. It hearkens back to many widely held superstitions, such as the be- lief that walking under a ladder causes bad luck. But why in the midst of serious academia would such a notion arise? Thesuperstitions of many cultures link seem- ingly arbitrary causes (knocking on wood, spitting, seeing a black cat) with certain effects, such as good luck, bad luck, or in this case, failing a test. Whether or not you believe in hocus pocus, the NY Times continued from page 1 Boyd stipulated that figures from the Project’ for Excellence in Journalism were dismal and were, what he believed, one of the three causes the news media has received bad publicity and lost the public’s trust. According to these figures, the percentage of those who believe that the media has a bias rose from 45 to 59 percent, and the percentage of the public who believe that the media try to cover things up rose drastically from 13 percent to 67 percent. Boyd also pointed out that journalists them- selves needed to make an effort to change the public’s perception of the profession and touched on the scandal surrounding The New York Times and Jayson Blair. “The one thing I know more than anything is the mindset of the joumalist,” said Boyd who added that all journalists are gossips. Boyd said that “people are looking for an- swers and believe that we are failing them,” and cited the recent presidential elections as an example. Lexington honors veterans in ceremony BY LEAH KERSI-IAW 0 STAFF WRITER actor Fiction: Examining the MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2004 gan last week. said. an people who do often receive a certain placebo good luck. In other words, by not walking under the arch, you might feel more confident about the test, and therefore do better on it. This isn’t to say you should go purchase a book of superstitions and dutifully follow each one, but it does make sense that such a superstition would form about Graham-Lees, a freshman dorm. There are many things for a first year student to adjust to, one of the largest being the transition from high school academics to college-level classes. The course load at W&L is, at best, strenu- ous, a fact which often hits home with freshmen after the initial sticker shock of their first grades. The arch superstition then gives students a means of gaining confidence and a sense of con- trol over their academic life. This is the most likely explanation of why this belief is perpetuated year after year and explains why you don’t see similar myths attributed to Gaines or the Woods Creek apartments, where older, more experienced students live. So, will avoiding the center arch of Graham Lees earn you a higher GPA? Maybe, but don’t count on it. You’d be much better off sticking with the time—honored method of hitting the books than However, Boyd also pointed out that in troubled times, people turn to the media to find out what is going on. Referring to the events of 9/ l l, Boyd mentioned that The New York Times’ circula- tion increased 100,000 copies in the first week fol- lowing 9/ 1 l. “ W e {C were giving the Any forces that work Public What against journalism work they needed to against society.” GERALD BOYD n a v i g a't e through con- fusing times,” said Boyd. Boyd also offered solutions to the problems he sees with the profession and stated that ac- countability is a key factor in regaining the public’s trust. He scolded CBS for taking two weeks to “fess up to the bogus Bush report. “We need to explain ourselves more often, and better,” said Boyd who added that journalists need to restore trust with their readers. Like many professional journalists, Boyd said SAIL and Model UN are both sponsoring events this week. The first event this week is a study abroad sympo- sium in the Commons Theatre form 7-8 p.m. tomorrow, No- vember l6. The purpose of the symposium is to encourage students to study abroad in places around the world they might not have thought of before. Stanley emphasized that students do not have to study abroad in Australia or the United Kingdom because they only speak English. Students who have worked or studied abroad in English in locations such as Ghana, Denmark, and Hungary will speak at the symposium. Thursday, November 18 in the Commons, Model UN 4 and the knitting club will host a forum on Afghanistan. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a reception for the project “Afghans for Afghans.” Almost 550 squares to make Afghans to send to women and children in Afghani- stan have been collected for this project. International Education week kicked off last week with the showing of the movie It Takes a Child. Law Professor Graham-Lees arch myth International Education Week . p . Groups to stress international education BY CHRIS LAUDERMAN MANAGING EDITOR Campus organizations are teaming up to bring Inter- national Education Week to Washington and Lee. These groups planned two weeks of cultural activities which be- Mark Drumbl came to the Commons to lead a discussion on the movie. International students from Washington and Lee went to Lylbum Downing Middle School in Lexington and talked to students about the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead and » did an art project with some of the classes. “Each sect of SAIL came up with an activity to bring international awareness to campus,” Samantha Stanley, Pro- gram Coordinator at the Center for International Education, COIN BLACKFO G relying on architectural structures for good grades. Consider this myth busted. that he was worried about the joumalism’s future. “Any forces that work against journalism work against society,” said Boyd. “Joumalism is a profession, and like any profession it must evolve with the times.” ' Boyd ended his talk by saying that journal- ism was at a crossroad. “I want to do everything I can to make it better. “You’ve got to get it right. We have to do a better jo .” Boyd is currently the director of case studies at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Jour- nalism. _ During his tenure at the Times, Boyd brought The New York Times eight Pulitzer Prizes. Boyd joined the Times from the St. Louis Post- Dispatch, where he worked his way up from copyboy to White House correspondent. He joined the Times as an assistant and then deputy manag- ing editor supervising the Washington, foreign, na- tional and metropolitan departments. In 2001 he was named managing editor, leading a 450 member news team until his resignation in 2003. Stonewall Jackson calls for Volunteers BY ETHAN JAMESON STAFF WRITER Lexington’s only hospital, Stonewall Jack- son, is calling on W&L students to volunteer their time and efforts, said Karen Jackson, the Hospital’s community development director, Thursday. While the hospital is not experiencing a gen- eral shortage of volunteers, Jackson said “there are some areas that are in need of volunteers. “We have a number of opportunities,” said Jackson. “We have over 32 areas in the building.- Someone interested in the health or medical field can definitely move around and get some expo- sure in day to day patient interaction.” Jackson said that not all volunteer positions were hands-on and that there were opportunities for some clerical work. Jackson also said that vol- unteering with the hospital would be a good way for students to network with medical staff who could help if the student needed references for medi- cal school. ' While the hospital has new requirements for its volunteers, Jackson added that she would “be happy to take applications until positions are filled.” Students interested in volunteering at Stone- wall Jackson Hospital are requested to contact Karen Jackson at (540) 458-3564. From the Executive C November 8, 2004 A,}T£t_CII1beI..Qf.Ihe. Stude.nt..B.ody hasdecided to withdraw in the face of an Executive Committee Hearing after having been charged with cheating on a Management exam. ’ Summar IJQEEC ¥:£imorAcfivity for the 2904-2005 Acag emic Year -Investigations: 3" ‘ -Withdrawals while being investigated: 0 -Withdravvalus of a C19.sed Hearing: 1 -Closed Hearings: 0 .. L " H -Guilty Verdicts in Closed Hearings: 0 °Not Guilty Verdicts in Closed Hearings: 0 Student Body Hearings: 0 Providing news to wal sinr:e1891 MIRABI MCLEOD, OWNER CALL: 540-463-1760 AI G 7 ’ ’ LICENSED, INSPECTED & INSURED FOR ALL OF YOUR SPECIAL OCCASIONS: PARTIES, RECEPTIONS, LUNCHEONS, DINNERS OR EMAIL: MIRABAI888 @YAHOO.COM 463-5888 John 3 :1 6' BlueRidge Prrrsrcar. THERAPY Care with you in mind 72% North Lee Hwy Lexington, VA (Coilege Square shopping center) Specializing in: Orthopedics _ Sports Medicine Spinal Mobilization Post-0}’ rehabilitation Please call or stop by to speak wirirone ofaur stafi" members with any questions you have 6071637713738’ }’¢””' treazmerzt, or your znsurance. Students enjoyed an exotic Indian Diwali Dinner in _ the Marketplace last Wednesday. While students ate, they were able to listen and watch dancing and a musical perfor- mance. The International house hosted a traditional J apanese. . tea ceremony demonstration and a Thai dirmer. Club Asia cooked the Thai food themselves. For the first time, the International House collaborated with the International stu- dent organization at VMI to make the dinner. International Education Week was begun by the US Department of State and the US Department of Education to help international students adapt to college in the United ‘States and allow them to bring their culture to students at their university. It also aims to prepare American college students for studying abroad and future careers in the in- ternational arena. SAIL, MUN, the Knitting Club, Club Asia, the De- partment of East Asian Studies, the International House, Dining Services, and the Center for International Education all participated in the two—week event. All students are encouraged to get involved in the upcoming events. To join any of the organizations listed above, contact Samantha Stanley at sstan1ey@wlu.edu. OCR::/Vol_107/WLURG39_RTP_20041115/WLURG39_RTP_20041115_003.2.txt MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2004 TEi;RiN<_;»Tmzl’n'i STAEE EDITORIAL ‘lis the season to be thankful To humor our readers, in the spirit of the season, the editors have decided to share the things we are thankful for this holiday season. « Erin is grateful for going to a college located next to a school where guys wear uniforms and for an excellent business manager. And for Chris. Chris is thankful for a new printer and scarmer in the Phi office so he doesn’t have to run to the Journalism lab every two seconds and for the new Holiday Spice Pepsi and Japanese steak houses. And, of course, for Erin. Sarah is thankful to go to a school where-the professors work with you in- stead of against you, because she wouldn’t want to pick a fight with De. Katherine is thankful that the Tigers are 10-0. Caley is thankful that Anne cleaned up his mess and for the best parents in the history of the universe. Anne is thankful for her VMI for- mal date who looks like Ben Affleck and hugged Erin. Emily E is grateful that George W. Bush was re-elected President and for the delicious eye candy in her econom- ics class. Marshall is thankful that only fresh- men received midterm grades. Corbin is thankful for not having to stay in the office long enough to help write the staff editorial. ChadisthankfulthattheSteelersaie8—l. Emily H is grateful that there is an- other paper to work for so she can es- cape the crazies in the Phi office. Kelly Jo is thankful that both papers are getting along this year and for her hot date to the Theta formal. The Phi staff as a whole, is thankful for the military service of a certain former Opiriion’s Editor whose dedication takes him far, far, away from Lex Vegas. Happy Thanksgiving Washington and Lee! “Appoint Senator Kerry ambassador to France.” ~Don Imus, TalkRadio host on what advice ‘hehadforPresidentBushonhissecondterrrL Editor in chief Managing Editor Erin Elizabeth Julius Chris Lauderman News Editor Asst. News Editor Opinions Editor Asst. Opinions Editor Arts & Life Editor Sports Editor Photography Editor Layout Editor Asst. Layout Editor Sarah Murray Katherine Shell Caley Anderson Anne Finley Emily Edwards Marshall Rule Corbin Blackford Chad Kiewiet de Jonge Emily Hulen ‘ David Seifert Rob Rain Legget Kitchin Elizabeth Robinson Yinyan Li Rohan Poojara Stephen Lipscomb Amanda Tholke Business Manager Circulation Director Asst. Circ. Directors Distribution Dir. Copy Editor The Ring-tum Phi is published Mondays during the undergraduate school year at Washington and Lee Univer- sity, Lexington, Virginia. The Ring—tum Phi is a member of The Publications Board, but is otherwise independent. The Ring-tum Phi welcomes all responsible sub- missions and letters. All submissions must be e-mailed to phi@wlu.edu or- in the University Center mailbox by 5 p.m. 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 necessarily reflect the opinion of The Ring—tum Phi Editorial Board. Advertising does not reflect the opin- ions of The Ring-tum Phi or its staff. This newspaper observes current court definitions of libel and obscenity. The Ring-tum Phi University Commons Room. 34] Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia 24450 Telephone: (540) 458-4060 Fat: (540) 458-4059 Email.‘ phi@wlu.edu Subscription rate $40 CAIEYANDFRSON OPINIONS EDIIOR mm m PAGE 3 EC asks for student opinion on hypothetical Honor Violation Dear Washington and Lee Community, Last spring the Executive Committee hosted an open forum in Lee Chapel to address several Honor—related questions. Following the forum, the EC discussed several of the ideas that were presented by students, including the idea that the EC provide hypothetical situations. The EC has acted upon this suggestion. The goal in pro- viding hypothetical situations is to increase dis- cussion of Honor on our campus, while also al- lowing the EC to gage student feedback regard- ing certain situations. We encourage you to de- liberate on the hypothetical situations and re- spond through emails to ec@wlu.edu. Responses will be shared during the EC s regular meet- ings, held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in room 122 of the University Center. Sam, a freshmaitia Sincerely, The Executive Committee of the Student Body: President Marie Trimble Vice President Cristin Nunez Secretary Justin Amold' Members—at—large: Marc Granger, Darmel Duddy, Craig Hensel, Thomas Worthy, Noble Stafford, Wheeler Sparks, Charlie Yates, Lane Morgan, David Cohnan and Margaret Elkins ‘ _ when his professor aimounced his exam policy. The professor told the class that the upcoming exam was closed—book, but that students could use outlines and notes they prepared on their own. He also told ’f11I‘tl1é1"q1!’eSti011“S *ab0'1.:.lt ' policy; that theyishould contact him. . = A was detemnneéi to ace his Biology 111 ex_am.:;He studied for it and night. Sam even practised on oldexarns so that he would be well- prepatt:£§..Samntas.so.deteimined to exceed the per- formaiice of his classmates on theexam that lie de- cided to copy portions his textbook and pub- lished science articles intcfg his own notes verbatim. In the ‘exam, Sam got to miquestion that he was un- prepat ed to answer. After féonsnlting his notes, Sam decided to use some of the iriformation that he had copied"ir1to_,l;i,s\,,,notes in o;i'der to ariswer the ques- tion. Time was mnniiigorit._ A A He quickly copied a few paragraphs from the notes into his exam book. On the front cover of his exam, he wrote “I have neither given nor received any unacknowledged aid on this exam,” and signed his name below the pledge before turning in the exam. A few days later, the professor sat down to grade the exams. When he opened Sam’s exam, he recognized a substantial passage from Sarn’s exam as being very similar to a passage from the class textbook. After comparing the passage in the exam with a passage from the textbook, the professor determined that Sam had violated his testing policy by using the book. He then turned the matter over to the Executive Committee of the Student Body. Sam now faces a Closed Hearing before the Execu- tive Committee of the Student Body. In your opinion, has Sam committed an Honor Viola- tion? Why or Why not? What other informa- tion is needed to answer? &1;., was in Biology 111 Additional Discussion Questions: 1. Is there a difference between Sam copying passages from his book into his notes and copying the passages directly onto the exam? 2. What might have been different had Sam gone to his professor before copying from the books? 3. If Sam had acknowledged under the pledge that his notes contained passages from his book, would that disclosure mitigate the al- leged Honor Violation? 1st Amendment also means respecting others’ speech Maybe you are wearing a fleece one day and you don’t like the idea that wearing one means you support National Coming Out Week. Maybe you are a Democrat and find the statement “Democrats love abortion” offensive. Maybe you don’t agree that another Bush term means four years of poverty. Guess what? You have no right to tear down someone else’s signs! I have always uied to live by the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. That is why last year, when the campus was plastered with signs for the “March for Women’s Lives,” although I vehemently disagreed with the pro—choice march, I did not touch a single sign. I knew that the minute I tore down a sign, it would be an invitation to another person or group to take down Students for Life signs. I don’t touch other people’s signs, so please don’t take down mine. I also believe in freedom of speech. We may not like what others have to say, but we have to respect their right to say it, unless of course the speech is libelous, explicit, etc. Like Voltaire said, “I may not like what you have to say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” This should be a governing view on an elite campus such as ours. You have no right to stifle someone else’s right to freedom of speech. You take away someone else’s MISS INDEPENDENT ALEXA MOUTEVELIS ‘06 right to free speech and it’s only a matter of time before yours is gone, too. So defend ALL speech, not just speech you agree with. There are more productive ways of dealing with differences than anonymous destruction. Instead of expressing your disagreement by tearing down a flyer, talk to the group sponsoring the sign, go see what the event is all about or write a letter to the editor about the issue. This campus can only benefit from increased dialogue and discussion. The same goes for non—controversial signs — don’t take other people’s flyers down! I don’t care if the sign is not supposed to be posted in a certain area. It is not your job to take it down; it is the janitor’s or another person in charge of the building. (We also could use some guidance from the administration as to where the off-lirnits areas are for flyers) Yeah, the bulletin boards are full, but you can rearrange or take down signs that have expired. Don’t take down posters that are still relevant and don’t put your flyer over another. Somebody took the time to go around campus posting signs and some group has an event they are excited about want to get publicity for. It’s disheartening to put up signs for hours and then the next day see a lot of them disappear. Respect others’ advertisements, and they will respect yours. It’s as simple as that. - I Letters to the Editor EC responds to “affirmative action” complaints Dear Washington and Lee Community, Last spring, Onyx requested official recognition from the Executive Com- mittee of the Student Body. Onyx wanted to focus specifically on the fre- quently unrepresented views of black students on the W&L campus. Since last spring, Onyx has co—sponsored social events, hosted a step show, and has held events for prospective minority students. The group’s most recent event was a forum to address pervasive stereo- types that continue to plague our campus, despite educational awareness efforts. The forum was well—attended by members of the community, includ- ing representatives from the SJC, EC, Student Affairs Office, faculty, law school, and the Office of the Dean of the College. Four members of the EC attended the forum, and we decided to respond to concerns that we heard. Many black students expressed frustration with the perception that admissions standards are relaxed in order to create diver- sity on this campus. An administrator in attendance plainly dispelled that perception, noting that all accepted students meet the same high academic standards for admission. Students also expressed disappointment with suggestions made at a recent Strategic Planning session that the reason the University has been having problems with the Honor System and speaking tradition is because diverse students don’t have the same value system as majority students. These notions are both inaccurate and offensive to many students in thiscommunity, including students from all backgrounds. We encourage those persons in our community who disagree with these hurtful ideas to respectfully say so. Washington and Lee is renowned for its small classes and lively class discussions. Students vocalize their insights on nightly reading assignments and are quick to speak up in class when they have strong political views. And yet, many students are often silent when offensive comments are made in social situations. This silence compounds the hurtful nature of the expressed ideas be- cause it sends the message to minority students that the entire community agrees. ’ In a community marked by honor, civility, and academic excellence, we encourage all students to remember to be respectful to one another in the exchange of ideas, and to be considerate of the feelings of others. Regard- less of our individual views, we are all members of the same community and we should all seek to maintain a place where all students can conifort— ably pursue excellence. Sincerely, Marie Trimble, EC President ‘ Justin Arnold, EC Secretary Thomas Worthy, Senior Class Representative Noble Stafford, Senior Class Representative Phi reader praises last week’s article about Arabic My roommate is a W&L graduate and he passed on a copy of the latest Ring Tum Phi to me. I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading the Arabic article written by one of your staff writers. I’m in grad school here at Ohio State U and recently started taking Arabic classes as a side interest. It’s encouraging to see that students are interested in cultures and languages other than the ones they are used to. I found the article to be well researched and thought it was very well- written. Well done to the staff writer for writing about something that in this day and age is of growing importance. I hope that in the future there will be more coverage in the Phi of the growing importance of such cultures, especially at a fine college like W&L, which, I have been told, beside being one of the nations top colleges, does not yet have any European or Near Eastern Studies program. I wish that I had discovered my interest in the region prior to attending Kenyon College for undergrad studies as I would have based my college search on that. Thanks again for a great read. Keep up the good work. Corey Tarmer Columbus, Ohio Yes 35% Phi Quick Poll “Do you think that the alcohol laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia ought to be stringently enforced by W&L upon its students?" 54 students polled, 24 male, 30 female. Poll has 95% confidence in a +/— 5% margin of error No 65% OCR::/Vol_107/WLURG39_RTP_20041115/WLURG39_RTP_20041115_004.2.txt PAGE 4 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2004 Lexington Police Dept. punishes sober drivers, endangers lives I used to be a sober driver. Perhaps you’ve seen the red Saturn with the California plates, with a guy in a Padres cap at the wheel. Since I may be the only student at W&L who hasn’t had alcohol during my entire career here, my income while I am at W&L came exclusively from sober driving. It’s how I tried to earn some pocket cash. So far this year, I have earned $250 or so sober driving for various Greek organization, to whom I am grateful for the work. V Let me weave you a tale from last Saturday night, when I was driving for Phi Delt, shuttling people back and forth from Poplar Hill. The night was uneventful until about 12:30am, when a LOT of people started to need rides from Poplar Hill, _ which, if MoDERArE’s MUSINGS Y°u’re un- ‘ familiar, is CALEY ANDERSON way out in K—*"_$) K" the coun- try. There weren’t all that many sober drivers, and Traveller was having trouble getting rides out of there frequently, if for no other reason than the distance. 4 _ So, I’m doing my best to get people in and out as quickly as I can, because I’m hearing the usual cries of “if I don’t get a ride in ten minutes, I’m driving drunk” and the like. I drive because I need income, but I also drive because I feel like,I’m sav- ing lives. Time, therefore, was of the essence. Yet, despite this, I was pulled over several times last evening by the Lexington Police Department. The penultimate time was innocuous enough- there were a bunch of obviously intoxicated people hording in front of the Poplar Hill house where Phi Delt was having its party, and the officers there were checking to make sure everyone was sober before leaving and that everyone had a ride. Sen- sible enough. As they let me go from that stop, the rather kind and understanding officers urged me to get back as soon as possible, or they feared there would be either arrests, or people driving drunk, neither of which they (or I) wanted. Thus, right after this, I was taking three gentle- men (students at UNC who were visiting) back to ' Phi Delt, and as I made the turn from Nelson Street onto Washington Street (that little curvy intersec- tion at the top of the hill across from the Hampton Inn), once again I see lights flashing in my rear view mirror. I’m assuming it’s another sobriety check and I’m beginning to become annoyed that the Lexington Police are keeping me from giving people rides home. The officer asks, smugly, “you know why I pulled you over, right?” “No, sir,” I reply. “Speeding,” he says. Speeding. Now that’s a trip. As I had made my way up Nelson Street, I reflected, I had not checked my speedometer, nor had I noted the speed limit. I was going at what seemed like a reasonable speed, given that there was absolutely no traffic (it was about 1:30am by now), and that all the lights were green. “I clocked you at 43 in a 25 mph zone,” he said, the mandatory smirk on his face. I tried to explain the situation, that there were dozens of people back at Poplar Hill who needed rides and were threatening to drive drunk, and that I was just doing my best to keep that from happening. But no. “Well, if you had just slowed down, you would have been fine,” the officer (who shall re- main anonymous) says, as he gives me the cita- tion. The citation is a notice to appear in court on December 28“: which is during Winter Break, which, intentionally or not, is an effort to keep me from contesting or even explaining this inci- dent to a judge and just make me mail in my check. I don’t know how much I’ll have to pay for this, but if I just assent to what the officer says and mail in my check, it’ll likely wipe out most, if not all I’ve earned sober driving this year. Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoy sober driving. It’s not “work” to shuttle very amusingly drunk people back and forth and to save lives in the process. But when every single dollar of the hour upon hour I’ve spent doing this evaporates in- stantly for such an injustice as this, I tend to become slightly discouraged. If I had been “sober” driving drunk? Sure, pull me over. Arrest me. I would be doing wrong. If I had been going 43 in a 25 zone with heavy traffic, weaving between cars late at night? Sure, pull me over, give me a ticket and a stern admonishment, I’d deserve it. But when (and here I’m assuming the officer is telling the truth) I’m going 43 in a 25 zone with no traffic, Give students a break with the breaks photo couriery of antrbo/e. £0.14/e EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW. But is it necessary or fair for W&L sober drivers to be the targets of speed traps? green lights, and with the knowledge that I need to move people out of Poplar Hill as quickly as possible, lest someone decide to drive drunk and something awful happen, do I really deserve a ticket? If the officer had issued me a warning, even, I would have got- ten the message, and I would have been me- ticulous about observing the speed limit for the rest of the night. But no, it had to be a ticket. Iknow that the law is the law and that it must be enforced, but does that mean that officers must completely abandon any pre- tense of empathy? Does it mean that they should abandon common sense by hurting the very people who are keeping drunk people from driving, when they have an obvious op- tion to avoid it and to simultaneously ensure future adherence to the law? After I pulled away and dropped off the people who were with me at the time, I checked the clock. 2:00. I was scheduled to stop driv- ing at 2:00, but I knew I should keep driving until everyone who needed a ride got one, and there were a ton of people back at Poplar Hill who still needed rides. And then I did something I know will karmically come back to haunt me one way or another- I ignored those people. I drove back to Gaines and stormed into my dorm room in a huff. To all those who I left at Poplar Hill, and to the people at Phi Delt who were counting on me to come through, I apologize. I wronged you and I hope none of you caught any trouble or injury as a result of my selfish an- ger. ' But damned if this didn’t bring into my mind the possibility of abandoning sober driv- ing altogether. The results of my sober driv- ing expeditions are a net financial loss now, since I had to pay for gas, not to mention my higher insurance rates. Also not to mention the opportunity cost for the work I could have been doing for my four classes, where I’m way behind. I’m not contesting that I sped. I don’t , know ifl did, but I’ll trust that officer’s word. I’m contesting the justice of giving someone in my circumstances a ticket when I’m doing my best to contribute to the public good (and at the direction of the officers at the scene who had told me to get back to Poplar Hill “as quickly as possible” to give more rides). I thoughtiat first that I should work at getting this ticket overturned and to force Lexington to prove its case against me, but then, I thought, I more than likely was speeding. It would be wrong for me to burn taxpayer dol- lars on my trial simply out of vindictiveness, especially when none of MY tax dollars would be going to that trial, being a resident of Cali- fornia. The right thing to do, the honorable and gentlemanly thing to do, is to mail in the check, since I am probably guilty, and since I trust the officer is telling the truth about my offense. But what am I supposed to take away from ' all of this? What’s the lesson the police are trying to teach me here, aside from the obvi- ous “don’t speed”? I would have learned that simple lesson ifl had been issued a warning. But instead, the message I’m getting from the City of Lexington is that it’s not worth it to sober drive. Ifl accidentally speed once in a very great while, it would cost me less to sim- ply allow my fellow students to hang and, per- haps, to drive drunk and kill themselves or others. What am I supposed to do? It’s pretty clear to me. So, congratulations to the Lexington Po- lice Department, which I actually used to de- fend against what I then viewed as the unfair attacks of my fellow students. You win. I’ll just mail in my check. You’ve beaten me into the ground by pulling me over three times in one night (this isn’t even the first time THAT’S_ happened), the first two for sobriety checks which I passed with ease, then finally finding an excuse to cite me for speeding on the third time, and then scheduling my court date at a time three days after Christmas when I’ll be with my family, on holiday in California. Along with my hundreds of dollars of hard- earned cash, you get my assumption that the police will not listen to what I have to say, along with a very bitter student who is quit- ting sober driving. Turkey Day is drawing near, I have already whipped ' out the Christmas music, and I have seld_om been so in need of a break from school- work. I am a firm believer that breaks are essential for me and all college students. Just to be able to go home, spend time with family, have a room and bathtub all to myself, and _ time for some desperately needed movie—watching, is a nice way to get strength and motivation back for the rest of the year. Or at least the weeks or months before the next one comes along. In fact, the period of back to back breaks is about to begin. Think about it. First there is Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and then Feb. Break all within about a month of each other. But then what happens? The only break for the rest of the year is Spring Break. If you a freshman sit- ting there thinking Spring Term is itself a six—week va- cation? and you end uptak- ing more then one class you ’ will find yourself sorely mis- taken. Sorry to burst your bubble. The classes are fun and intensely—focused, but the work load is not signifi- cantly lighter. So, feasible or not, I would like to propose some break amendments. Two se- rious concerns are foremost in my mind. First of all, we are like the only school in the country that gives a week off for Thanksgiving, which is incredible, but only get two weeks for Christmas (or Win- ter Holiday to be more politi- cally cor- j‘j'j‘""—'—‘—‘ 1'6ClI). I’m THE BIG PICIURE sorry, but ANNE FINLEI/‘07 that is Pa- ——~1——~ thetic.Itis the only chance each year besides summer to feel like you are actually home again, instead of feeling like some strange kind of temporary visitor, and you have to leave as soon as you are starting to finally feel settled. I don’t care what it takes, take a day away from Thanks- giving, turn Feb. Break into “Reading Days”, or simply have us start the year earlier. Just let me go home for more than two weeks at Christmas. After all, it is known in sappy holiday songs as the “most ‘ wonderful time of the year”. Also, the layout of breaks and semesters as a whole seems to have some flaws. It almost seems as if ’our’school.,doesn’t want us to stay friends with peers._ - feel like thingssho11ld_b,e\_ being constantly adapted back home. First there is the afore- mentioned pathetic length of Winter Break, which is liter- ally the only time off during the year that coincides with those of other colleges. Summer is the same way. We start the school year signifi- cantly later then most other schools and thus return as much as a full—month later. In my mind, this is just wasted time. Being more in line with alternate sched- ules would be so much easier and allow for the possibility of including old friends in Spring Break trip plans etc. And from a summerjob/in- ternship perspective, which is extremely impor- tant considering that the whole point of continued education is to move to- wards a career, getting home later than other col- " lege students puts you at a disadvantage in competing for jobs. And the search for in- ternships in our situation has to begin well before summer break, while still in the throws of stressful classes. I don’t see any reason why most or even all of these changes couldn’t be made. Unless there is some kind of clear purpose be- hind the way things are, and not just something be- ing maintained for the sake ofgsirnplicity or tradition, I to fit the needs of the stu- dent body. . We, or mostly our parents, are paying the bills and de- serve to have a say. Breaks are wonderful, but there is still room for improvement. Problem with Dems was Kerry Whether you are a conserva- tive, a liberal, or somewhere in be- tween, the question on everybody ’s lips seems to be “What happened to the Democratic Party?" The Re- publicans secured an increased ma- jority in Con- gress and P r e s i d e n t George W. Bush was re- elected by a majority in both the electoral college and the popular vote. So what went wrong for Kerry? After all, with a liberally biased me- dia touting a unpopular war (no, Fox News and the Wall Street Journal alone cannot balance things out), economic struggling (though on the upswing right now), and an unprec- edented voter turnout, the Demo- crats were certain of victory. But they didn’t win; they floundered and they lost. And what a bitter loss it was for those rooting to see Bush out of office (guess you can’t call a re-elected president the “Great Divider’ ’ anymore). So now anyone and everyone who can get their hands on a microphone is hypothesizing about what went wrong for the Dem’s. Many, includ- ing the party’s own leadership, are . saying that the party needs a mas- sive overhaul, that this election has shown the Democrats as divided, vulnerable, and frankly unappeal- ‘\irig"to the general public, I disagree with this assertion . (no matter how much I would like to believe it) and if conservatives take this rhetoric to heart, then they may find themselves at a disadvantage in 2008. Yes, the Democrats lost, an unexpected result for liberals every- GENERALLY SPEAKING WHITNEY DUFFEY ‘O8 where and even some pessimistic conservatives (ie—Tucker Carlson). However, the Democratic Party is not a political anachronism whose strength has faded. In fact, expect them to come out swinging in 2008 (is anyone look- ing forward to seeing more of Hillary Clinton?). The problem is not at the heart of the party and what it stands for (nor is it the lack of celebrity endorsements from the left coast). The Democrats simply made a few, key, correctable mis- takes regarding this one election. First of all, Kerry was the wrong candidate. Come on, the guy has a penchant for “X-treme Sports.” How can you not make fun of him for that? But seriously, Kerry didn’t have much middle class ap- peal._Besides his goofy hobbies, it was his general style, his wealth (unlike the “rich but still wear my blue jeans and cowboy hat” Bush style), and his aristocratic wife (can’t you see her saying “Let them eat cake!”?) that all made it pretty easy for Republicans to portray him as just a little bit more European than good ol’American. Not to mention the fact that, truly, Kerry was a very very liberal Democrat. No matter how much his party tried to label him as a moderate, his vot- ing record (when he did vote that is) didn’t lie. Even look at his choice for n1’nningmate,John.Edwards; a personable, attractive, and vibrant 5 young politician who many likened to JFK. It was a flagrant attempt to liven up Keny’s image (aren’t Vice Presidents supposed to be" the bor- ing ones?) If he needed John Edwards to stimulate his campaign (no matter how hip his snowboarding and windsurfing is) that should have been a clear sign to the Democratic leadership that they were going in the wrong direc- tion. Besides choosing the wrong candidate (not like they didn’t have plenty of choices either), the Demo- crats basically campaigned wrong. They placed too much emphasis on the war in Iraq, the economy, and national security. So when none of these turned out to be the n1iser— able failures they expected, the Democrats lost their steam. Then they just counted on the fact that voters would take the “ Anybody but Bush” stance and ignore the fact that an ultra-liberal, windsurfing, vaguely European flip-flopper was running on the Democratic ticket. Oops. So, while November 2nd was a triumphant day for the Republi- cans, I would strongly urge con- servatives to be cautious in their victory and not to get too com- fortable just yet. While John Kerry and the focus of his campaign may not have been the right -choices for this election, the ba- sic principles of the Democratic Party are still quite appealing to many people. Those Democrats (although I would like to believe otherwise) will have learned from their mistakes in four years and will give the 2008 Republican can- ididatea rim for his (or herD,rr_oney. So, unless Hillary is their norni-‘ nee (which will mean the Dems learned nothing from 2004) don‘t expect to have seen the end of the donkey just yet. I _ I R U OCR::/Vol_107/WLURG39_RTP_20041115/WLURG39_RTP_20041115_005.2.txt MONDAY, NOVERMBER 15,2004 ' PAGE 5 Keep an eye on W&L green BY JOHN BOVAY STAFF WRITER The Washington and Lee men’s golf team, although it receives little attention on campus, is having one of its most successful seasons in history. The team has played in five tournaments this fall and already has two wins and two third- place finishes. The year started with a September trip to St. Andrews in North Carolina, where the team finished third in a rain- shortened tournament, losing by only three shots over 18 holes. In early Octo- ber, the team traveled to Yale, where they played one of the greatest courses in the nation and defeated Division I teams. After the Yale tournament, the team kicked it into gear, winning the Virginia State Championship in Midlothian with a come-from—behind four—shot victory. A third—place finish at Randolph-Macon was a slight letdown, but the team re- bounded with a seven—shot win at the McDaniel Ocean City Classic in Mary- land. I The team is a young one with three freshmen and four sophomores among the nine players on the roster. However, it is not without strength and experience, as sophomore Ted Williams (Vero Beach, I Fla./St. Edwards School), senior captain Ged Johnson (Darien, Conn./Taft School) and sophomore Matt Nickles (Columbia, S.C./A.C. Flora) all earned all- ODAC honors last season. In addition, freshman Nathaniel James (Keller, Texas/Keller) leads the team with a 74.4 scoring average, just ahead of Williams and Johnson, who both average 76.0. James has three top- three finishes this year, and has finished second in the last two tournaments. The team, ranked 13"‘ nationally by Golfstat, has seen the results of hard work this year. Williarns explains, “you practice so much, you work so hard. . .it always feels good [to be a champion].” Williams won the VSGA State Championship in rnid—October, and at- tributes part of the team’s success to the outstanding freshmen players, who are “pumped about playing and really want to play well, [which] motivates vet- erans.” . Johnson is similarly enthusiastic about this year’s freshman‘ class, but also credits the sophomores, particu- larly Williams and Nickles, for their in- creasing maturity that has led them to “blossom” as players this year. Johnson also believes star fresh- man James is “an incredibly mature freshman.” Sophomore Barrett Daws (Atlanta, Ga./Holy Innocents Episco- pal) added, “We have solid talent from freshmen and good senior leadership from Geddes.” For many athletes at W&L, athletic failures leadlto frustration and a diver- sion of focus from athletics. This team’s focus, however, has led to success that Men’s golf team already looking like a threat in ODAC and NCAA Johnson describes as “kind of like a dream.” The team’s success has been so “surreal” this year that it seems in- evitable they’re “going to collapse. . . .Every round, everyone plays well. . .it’s so much fun to be in the spot- light.” ' The new course in Buena Vista, the Vista Links, has been a boon for the team...when ‘they get’ to play it. Will- iams “really loves it out at BV” and em- phasizes the quality of their practice range. . Johnson agrees about the lacking facilities at Lexington, the team’s current home course, and criticizes “the athletic department for not giving us the re- sources to succeed. It’s a great course and we need to be playing it very soon.” Despite this complaint, the team is in great shape. Their two wins so far this year equal the total from the previ- ous three years, and their 13“‘-place rar1k— ing tops their ranking at any point last year. The outlook is bright for the rest of the season, as the team plans to “pump iron” and “start pounding some range balls” during the offseason, according to Ted Vlfilliams. This fall, the team has had more suc- cess than most teams at W&L. After a mid—season break, the team should be able to improve on their five top-five and eleven top—ten finishes individually. Look for this team to be a threat in the ODAC and make a strong run at the NCAA Championship. Barker leads soccer team to strong finish BY MARSHALL RULE SPORTS EDITOR The Generals women’s soccer team finished off another great year with an impressive overall record of 12-4-3 including going 8-2-1 in the ODAC. They were able to accomplish this feat in large part due to the lead- ership of senior goalkeeper Emily Barker. Barker has had plenty of back- ground in soccer, playing her first game in kindergarten. However, it wasn’t until sixth grade that she stepped into goal. The state cham- pion soccer coach saw her playing basketball and saw her potential as goalie. She helped Washington and Lee, seeded third in the ODAC tournament, get its revenge against Virginia Wesleyan. “We worked hard all sea- son and it really paid off in that game” commented Barker. The Generals shut out Virginia Wesleyan 1-0. Shana Oltmans scored the games only goal and Barker made 5 saves to protect the lead. The team’s season came to an end, however, in a hard fought battle against top seeded Lynchburg Col- lege. Looking back on her collegiate soccer career, Emily Barker’s best memory was winning the ODAC cham- pionship in her sophomore year. “It was the first championship in the his- tory of the program and we won it in penalty kicks after a 0-0 match.” Barker is very honored to have been a part of the team for four years. She is grateful for the opportunity to play soccer at W&L. “I’m very thankful to W&L for allowing me to have the opportunity to play four different varsity sports. My soccer memories will last a life- time. I love this team and wish them all the best in the future. They are amazing people and fantastic soccer players with tons of potential. I look forward to hearing about another championship next year!” Tuesday Vvednesday 0 Women’s Swimming‘ at Sweet Briar — 6:00 Ffiday - Women’s Basketball vs. ‘- Mt. Holyoke (at Brandeis) —— 8:00 fir” . . 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JOHNS Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Pragraai OCR::/Vol_107/WLURG39_RTP_20041115/WLURG39_RTP_20041115_006.2.txt PAGE 6 BY KATHRYN KRALL STAFF WRITER Riding on the momentum of the ODAC championship, the Washing- ton and Lee volleyball team per- formed successfully at their fifth straight NCAA Division HI Touma- ment. ‘ The tournament included the 48 best teams in the nation and took place at Emory University in Atlanta on Thursday and Friday evening. In the first game, the team easily downed Maryville with a score of 30- 28, 30-25, 30-23. Emily Wolfing, a se- nior outside hitter, led the team both on and off the court. Along with co- captain Jennifer Lux, the two kept the team mentally focused. On the court, Wolfmg tallied nine kills and 25 digs. She was comple- mented by junior middle blocker Su- san Gaillard, who racked up eleven kills and four blocks. The entire team posted solid all- around play and displayed the team- work and talent that makes them so Morton, NOVEMBEL 1_5,2(fl4 SPORTS Volleyball team returns successful successful. With the victory, the team advanced to the second round. The Generals were matched up against Emory, who came into the game with a 29-9 record. In a very emotional and hard—fought competi- tion, W&L fell to Emory in four sets. Each point was a battle, but the Gen- erals kept their composure and at- tempted to rally for the win the last two sets. Emory held on, however, and the final score was 23-30, 24-30, 30-23, 27-30. Emily Wolfing again led the way. “Emily is a huge asset to the team. Vlfithout her, we would never have gotten this far,” said freshman Shaun Edwards. ODAC Player of the Year Christine Gladysz exhibited her tal- ent by amassing 84 assists and twelve digs. Other standouts of the touma— ment include Laura Byme, Ashley Hurt and Taylor Gibson. The loss ended a hugely suc- cessful season that included an ODAC championship, a trip to NCAA nationals and a 28-8 record overall. Cross Country places in op en a regionals Johnson, Erickson prepare to go to nationals later in year in Wisconsin BY SARAH BLOOM SENIOR SPORTS WRITER At the beginning of the year, men’s cross country coach John Tucker said that his team “absolutely” had a chance to compete for the ODAC title. He knew this opportunity would arise from the combination of the strong returning lead- ership of senior Steven Chambers and some fresh talent from junior Nathan Johnson, recently recovered from an in- jured first two years. The addition of ten new freshmen, including Alex Mahoney, proved the perfect combina- tion for the goal at hand. Coach Kris Hoey of the women’s team had similar goals for her women’s team. The team, determined to have a successful season, put in several miles of training over the summer. Hoey be- lieved that this willingness to put the work in over the summer, along with “depth and talent. . .the themes of the ’04 team,” would carry the women to an ODAC title as well. Returning talent for the Generals included sophomores Tippins Stone and Jenny Ratzel. The addition of several sophomores, including Lindsay Erickson, Jessica Buckingham, and Kelley Zwart, were counted on for fresh talent. After a successful season of top fin- ishes, the men’s and women’s teams con- fidently traveled to Harrisonburg, Vir- ginia to compete for the ODAC title. Tucker’s and Hoey’s determined teams came through and both respectively claimed the top spot at the competition. On the men’s side, as anticipated, Johnson won the race. Johnson remains undefeated in the 2004 season. He was named ODAC Runner of the Year and ODAC Men’s Cross Country Scholar- Athlete of the Year. Mahoney followed closely, claiming the second place finish for the Generals. Freshman Andrew Friski also claimed a ninth place and all- ODAC performance finish for the team. On the women’s course, freshman Lindsay Erickson claimed a first place finish and sophomore Tippins Stone secured the title for the Generals with a close second. Erickson was named ODAC Runner and Rookie of the Year. This was the first time since 1994 that the Generals have claimed both ODAC titles. Coaches Tucker and Hoey were both awarded ODAC Coaches of the Year for their teams respective per- formances. As ODAC champions, both teams qualified for the South/ Southeast Regionals in Atlanta, Georgia on Satur- day. “We’re all excited aboutregionals,” said Stone before leaving for the com- petition. “Only the top team goes to nationals and the top five individuals, and there are 21 teams competing, so we’re focusing on the Virginia teams we’v,e raced before.” The teams are also looking to be named Academic all—Ameii- can which requires an average GPA of 3.5 and a top 25% finish in the race. In Atlanta, Johnson again led the General’s claiming a first place finish in the race and an opportunity to compete at nationals in Wisconsin on November 20"‘. Johnson said, “Going into the race, Coach Tucker and I decided that the main goal would be for me to get top 4 in the race and guarantee a spot to nation- als. .. I guess somewhere in the fourth mile I took over the lead from Emory’s #1 which was pretty exciting‘ cause I was like, ‘Wow I can actually win this.’” Mahoney and fellow freshmen Tom» Brower claimed the second and third place finishes for the Generals with a 21*‘ place, and 31*‘ place finish respectively. Freshman Lindsay Erickson, in only her second year competing as a runner, placed third for the women, also earning a chance to compete at nationals. Jun- iors Debra Kubas and Betsy Frayer claimed the next two places for the Gen- erals with 50“‘ and 51*‘ places respec- tively. ‘ The men finished in 6"‘ place and the women in 9”‘. 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'llies - Sat 10:00 - 5:00, Wed until 8:00 :flMm OCR::/Vol_107/WLURG39_RTP_20041115/WLURG39_RTP_20041115_007.2.txt ma Ri%rLSfu Ping LIFE EMILYEW/Arne ARlS&I.lFEEDl’IOR Ewu_~EDvnrDsavr@vvtun1i PAGE 7 Washington and Lee students: embrace your elite status _ MARY CHILDS ‘08 As we are all aware, Washington and Lee University has a bit of a reputation. For academic excellence, you say? Of course, but that’s not what I’m discussing here. Oh, then that whole #2 in the nation thing? Also true, but no. No, I am referring to the classic W&L reputation that we are all snobs. We are, supposedly, cocky in our own abilities as student, partier, winner—of—the—Civil-war, and God knows what else, and we tend to wave this flag of arrogance wherever we go. I I, personally, have found this generalization to be all too true. People at Washington and Lee are, in fact, snobs. And with good reason. A while back, a few of my friends and I decided that it would be a good idea to maybe visit some of our other friends at other schools, for a change of pace, and, since they had visited us so damn much, it was kind of our turn. So we pile in to the car, all ready for a superfun evening at this college’s “Homecoming” — I won’t name the college, to protect its reputation as “fun.” We honestly did try. We danced around, met new people, we laughed and we cried with high school buddies, we went to a concert and listened to the music, we really tried to do it. But by the time the clock struck twelve, I could deny it no longer. I wanted to go home. Finally it came down to the fact that if we left soon, we could be in our beds and happy and therefore preserve the potential fun of tomorrow night, instead of not sleeping tonight and sacrificing the whole weekend to Awful Home- coming_Night/Pretending to Enjoy This. And yes, I know that we were certainly perpetuating the image of the W&L snob, as I leaned on a wall with a sneer on my face that said “I am just too cool for this,” when really I meant “I am just too tired and bored to pretend I am having fun.” But, as ‘ we drove home at 2:30 in the morning, singing ourselves awake, having more fun in the car ride home than that entire night, the truth was as apparent to us as the road kill we dodged. Maybe we act all superior because we are. I mean, let’s be logical here. The admissions process picks out the best and the brightest. Those that get into schools such as Princeton and Harvard usually go; we’ve /"' Criifficeton Review The Smart _. Students - 710,000 students speak out about their colleges’ classes. professors. dams social scenes, sports. and more 5 Everything you Media knew about admissions and financial aid Asvseen an the TODAY SHOW -check our Mrm your ' pmspa-ctiva cottage: rank In our top 20 lists * , Sonar! Firm:-k..‘ vni:i;- .1:-n-o Me-;r.-er. rt :1 COURTESY OF BARNESANDNOBLECOM WHERE’s rm: SNOB RANKING? Washington and Lee would rank #1 for elitism if the Princeton Review ranked it. Just visit your friends at other schools and find out for yourself. just weeded out all the losers. Add in the Princeton Review’s free advertising of our superior socializing abilities, and chalk up another point to the “cool” factor. So we’ve got that edge, too. Clearly, Washington and Lee has struck a perfect balance between smart and fun. To those schools that are smarter than we are, we can stick out our tongues and toast to our ever-bettering social skills. To those schools that claim to have more fun, we can employ their students later. Now, I’ll admit, friends of mine that go to other schools do love it there. But come on — it’s college. Of course they do. The only thing is, not everybody loves their school as consis- tently and as adamantly as we do. Friends in North Carolina complain of homesickness; friends in the mountains of Vir- ginia complain of overpopulation, easy classes, nasty peers. I try to sympathize. I listen hard, and I put on my best sadl interested face, and nod when appropriate, but underneath it all I am just confused. Why is your school not like mine? What went so wrong there that is so right here? And then I feel bad when my complaint storage is empty and I have nothing to offer my sad Other-College friends. Somehow, throwing out “um, sometimes our free safe-ride Traveller is s1ow...and I have to wait” just pales in comparison. So really, I think I’m glad I went on that horrible college trip. I took away some valuable lessons from it, for which I am very grateful. Having been here for a while, I had started to get used to my surroundings. I wanted to complain with the cool Upperclassmen, too, when rides were slow and lines were long. I, too, complained about workloads and conflicting schedules when I know for a fact that I am a perfectly happy camper and that the aforementioned worries probably won’t faze me. There is an innate danger in_getting used to all of this around me. Without my trip to Loserville University to show me oth- - erwise, I might have forgotten to appreciate the wonder and glory that is Washington and Lee University. The five of us that drove up to Not-As—Cool U. and turned around and drove back, we know. Now when we’re standing in the cold quad like the awesome freshmen that we are, we’ll remember that we are being treated like princesses,‘ and we will shut our mouths when tempted to bitch about the wait. Not to get all sappy, but sometimes I forget how this place looked when I first visited, and how jealous I was of the Uber—chic college kids strolling around in their Birkenstocks and popped col- lars. I am happy to be surrounded by really smart people, to be able to carry on intelligent conversations even when my com- panion won’t remember it, and to be able to safely assume that even though you may be partying too hard to keep your head up, you’re probably brighter than I am. And I appreciate that. In short, Washington and Lee has earned its reputation as being elitist because its students are elite. And there’s nothing in the world wrong with that. Th's Thanksgiving, don’t forget to be thankful for the small hings in your life 79 rain. Yes, I know it sounds cheesy, but it BY EMILY EDWARDS ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Sitting on the kitchen table at home is a little ceramic jar with the words “Thariksgiv— ing Cup” on it. Before you eat, you’re sup- posed to put a coin (or two or so) in it and say something that you’re thankful for. When the jar gets full, my family donates it to some char- ity usually the benevolence fund at church. Over the years, people have given me serious grief over this cup. They say, “You’re making me pay for my meal.” The cup’s original purpose was to keep me humble. When I was little, I had a greedy streak. I wouldn’t share and was generally ungrateful. When my parents first putthe cup in front of me, I was really pissed off. Why should I put a quarter in this stupid jar? I said something stupid, like “I’m thankful for the ’air—conditioning.” And thus the tradition began. We would say things like, “I’m thank- ful for my health” or “I’m thankful for the made me think of so many things that I take for granted. It was through this cup, though, that I began to grasp the true meaning of Thanks- giving. Sure, I enjoy the turkey and dress- ing, sweet potatoes, green beans; the list could go on and on. But Thanksgiving holds a deeper meaning thanjust food. For me, it’s coming together as a family and realizing how God has blessed_ us. And even though I’m not from Dallas (my Aunt and Uncle live there— does that count?), I enjoy watching the Cowboys play.’ Friday means true drama: My cousin, an Aggie, some- how managed to marry a Longhorn. And so Thanksgiving means healing deep, cavern- ous football—esque rifts. As for me, I always just brave the crowds and escape to the Gal- leria. My dad seems more willing to accept my massive credit card bills around the holi- days Last Thanksgiving I was thankful to be passing Chem 111. As I recall, that response accompanied each coin that I put into the cup for many days during Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. And this Thanksgiving, I"’_m thankful that my dad is alive and healthy after having a massive heart attack last year. It’s easy here in MicroLex to lose track of what’s going on in the real world. We live in a bubble of sorts, complete with kegs of blue beer and kegs of red beer. 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I know it sounds a little anti—Thanksgiving, but I figure since I have been pretty grateful for everything else inmy life, I deserve a day of con- tempt. -1. I hate it when people use big words that I don’t know. People will tell a joke with a big word in it, and I won’t understand the punch line. But I have to laugh because everyone else is laughing, and they would wonder why I wasn’t. So then after everyone has left, I will ask someone what that word meant, and then I will finally understand the joke, but by then it is too late to fully enjoy it. 2. I also despise watching sports on FOX. While I do enjoy the Sunday pre-game show forfootball, I cannot stand to watch the actual game. This feeling was lamented during the baseball - playoffs when they kept coming back from commercials late and sharing all their stupid-worthless facts they felt necessary to tell me, like whenever a starting pitcher is pitching at home ex- actly 68 days after their wife has given birth, they will win, un- less of course, the opposing team’s batboy’s name starts with T. Thanks a lot FOX for ruining sports for me forever. 3. I am not grateful for the desks in the Colonnade class- rooms. I am no longer majoring in history for just that reason. I POTATO MAN _ MARSHALL RULE could never spend 3 more years in Newcomb listening to lec- tures in those desks that have been around since Robert E. Lee was president. Those chairs are simply not conducive to sleep- ing in, and therefore I decided to find a major that is in the C- School. . 4. I hate coloring books. I was never good at coloring as a child and all the other kids made fun of me. They teachers told us to stay inside the lines, but I was a child who needed to be free from rules and restrictions, so I disobeyed them, and as a punishment was forced to undergo severe public humility. Ever since that moment I have been scared of them, and I also hold an intense hatred for any kid that is good at coloring. ' 5. I hate apples that aren’t red. I don’t know why this bothers me, but it does. 6. I have never understood why some windows on campus are painted shut. This is just stupid. Windows are made in such a way that enables people to open or shut them at will. I figure that the school has paintedthem shut as an attempt to control temperature in classrooms. However, B&G doesn’t have to sit in some of those classrooms and deal with the in- tense heat for two hours. Then again, if painting them shut was done on accident, well, that is just stupid. " j 7. I hate computer viruses and hate the people who make them even more. Seriously, who does this? It is sad to think that there is some 34 year old guy in New Jersey who has never been on a date, and gets off on the fact that he has successfully created a virus that has infected thousands of computers across college campuses. Congratulations Mr. Nevergonnagetlaid, you are a true American Hero. 8. I really hate lasagna. 9. I get really annoyed at the people that get really dressed MMMGOOD. Who couldn’t like a tasty plate of Mom’s home-cooked lasagna. Obviously, the Potato Man doesn’t. up to go to class. I’m not annoyed that they got up early and take care in their appearance, but rather, I am pissed that they make me look bad. I’m in college, I don’t like to get up early, I was up the whole night before studying for my econ test, so when it comes time to go to class at 9, I’m rolling out of bed, and wearing whatever I fell asleep in to class. When the professor walks into class, I’m already at a disadvantage because you’re wearing a three piece suit and I’m wearing my K-Mart sweats and a NASCAR t—shirt. So give me a break, pretend you’re a college kid, and don’t wake up two hours before class to do your makeup. ‘ 10. I hate people that hate. I know I’ve only been an official W & L stu- dent for two and a half months. However, I al- ready consider myself to be an expert on LexVegas. Between you and me, there isn’t much to see. I have been there, seen that. . . .. (I’ll leave the last part off lest it be misconstrued). That said, it is time to release “The Milk and Cheese Girl’s List of Favorite Lexington Sites.” Before you start writing angry letters to the editor, keep in mind that this list is not endorsed by Ring Tum Phi. It is the intellectual property of the Milk and Cheese Girl. The hot and single Milk and Cheese Girl. (Haha. I’m just joking with you. I’m not desperate. But did I mention that I’m hot and single?) Alighty, then. Now that I have taken full responsibility for this column (and thrown away my dignity), let’s give it a go. Drum roll, please ....... .. “The Milk and Cheese Girl’s List of Favorite Lexington Sites.” (So official sounding, I know.) i In no particular order: 1) The Lodge: One can’t go wrong at the Lodge. The guys are great, and the President’s room is the place to be. Plus, it is only a stone’s throw away from the dorms. Freshman: you can’t get lost on your way home. (Or can you?) 2) Nine Tucker: You can’t find Nine Tucker? I’ll give you some help: it’s on Tucker Street. What a concept! (It honestly took me about three weeks to figure that out. Sad. Sad, but true.) The residents of Nine able price. Thank you, Stop In. I heart you. 4) Munster: I love that house. I don’t know why, but I do. Just trust me Tucker are awesome guys and always up for a good time. Plus, they have cats. Friendly cats. Bonus points for the neighbors. THE MILK AND CHEESE GIRL KRisnNE EARLY 'on this one. It is right across the street from the post office, so get off your lazy @%" and visit. (I’ll throw in a free geography lesson: Eleven Tucker is also on Tucker Street. I know, I’m so very helpful.) 3) Stop In: Stop In, oh how I love you. You V are always open to serve my nutritional needs, be it at one in the morning or four. You offer a delightful selection of munchies for a reason- 5) Pi Phi: DJ parties rock my world. ‘Nough said. 6) Salemo’s: Get the chicken parmesan sub. It is the sole reason I transferred here. You think I’mjoking, but I’m not. 7) Joyful Spirit: Doesn’t a place_named J oy- ful Spirit immediately bring a smile to your face? CORBIN BLACKFORD/ Ring-tu_m P/ii If your answer is “no” you are a heartless freak of nature, but don’t worry because Joyful Spirit’s food will “turn your frown upside down.” (How- ever, you still may require counseling.) Try a num- ber one. Muy delicioso. (A little language lesson for you all... My column is so educational!) _ 8) The Ice Cream Factory: I can’t believe it stays closed all fall and winter. The milkshakes are amazing (and I would know... The Milk and Cheese Girl) and reasonably priced. Side note: I am beginning to feel like a food critic. Tasty! Spicy with a hint of parsimony! (By the way, what the heck is parsimony? Did I just make that up? And wouldn’t I be awesome on the Iron Best and Worst: The Milk and Cheese Giri weighs in on her favorite Lex destinations Chef?) 9) The Fitness Center: It’ the sole reason I can down chicken parmesan subs and Stop In hot dogs. And when I’m lucky I don’t have to watch football or Judge Judy on the TVs. 10) The Elrod Commons: I love to plop down with my books and notes and attempt to study. Once I made it an hour and a half without reading a single page. That may be a record. No, wait, it probably isn’t. There are far better procrastina- tors than I. A l 1) The Science Library: When I do actually feel like getting work done, there is no better place to go. And don’t steal my study spot! It is very upsetting to see someone curled up in what is so obviously my chair. 12) Wal-Mart: Wal—Mart has everything a person could ever possibly need. It may kill 10- cal mom and pop stores, but who cares? It’s cheap! You know your life is pathetic when a trip to Wal—Mart is the excitement of your day. I personally enjoy the one on one contact with the locals. ‘ 13) My suite: The décor in the common room may be lacking, but I love my suitemates. The inordinate amount of pink in my own room makes me happy. Plus, I have a papasan chair. What can beat that? Sorry if you didn’t make the list. I guess you’ll just have to try harder to impress me for next time. Addendum to “The Milk and Cheese Girl’s List of Favorite Lexington Sites” — “The Milk and Cheese Girl’s Least Favorite Lexington Sites”: 1) Leyburn Library: It’s hideous! 2) Leyburn Library: It’s a monstrosity! 3) Leyburn Library: It’s an eyesore! 4) Leyburn Library: It’s a blemish on the face of the earth! (Honestly, how can we permit such an ugly building to desecrate the beauty of our campus? ) Q Dear Administration, Don’t fix what aint broke. Q Freshmen girls — stop rushing so hard. Don’t tell me what you’ve heard about my sorority and don’t tell me what sorority you want to join. Chill. Q Someone tell James Heidbreder after his article in the Trident to stop lecturing upperclassmen. Presidents have had an open door policy here for years, its not Burish’s thing. A Q Social Probation’s debut Saturday night was amazing. They are a great band. Q I love how this school is selling its identity to apease the rankings. Kind of ironic for a school based on honor and integrity. Q Southern Comfort, confirm our friendship. Q Charlie, please start sharing your music again so I can listen to Breathe by Fabolous. Q I just don’t find anything funny about projec- tiles or missiles. Q Dipping tobacco around people who are eating is almost as bad as smoking around people who are breathing. Q Congratulations to Hugh and Balsak on their engagement. Q December is Virginia’s “Crapping in the kitchen” month. Or it should be according to Sassyhat. Q I once heard a guy use the pick up line “Well if it isn’t little Miss Slut Slut.” Sorry, that line doesn’t really work. Q “November 11: The Interfraternity Council passes a resolution that bans dancing in any house on Sunday. The rule is to be strictly enforced in the early morning hours.” It happened once and will again if we don’t fight for our Greek system! Q Yo! I actually got an ‘E’ as a letter grade on my English quiz! I’m not even upset... That’s just awesome! Q I heart Thanksgiving Break! Q Yo Gritter, get your facts straight before you hate on the Skins. Trotter and Barrow were never on the same team. Q Things are either ON purpose or BY accident, not “on accident”...get it right. Q Professor Allgood, I’m sorry I didn’t do my ge- ology homework. "Q Parents Weekend is a very questionable time to spend the night at a Fraternity House. Q Young Democrats, have you ever seen an Old Democrat? Q Today is America Recycles Day, throw some- thing in the recycle bin. Q The first Halo video game turns three today. Q Happy 47th Birthday to Kevin Eubanks of the Tonight Show band. Q The gravity of my need to graduate hit me to- day. If I don’t graduate the sheep for my diploma will have died in vain. Q Congratulations to Nathan Johnson for win- ning Cross Country Regionals. Good Luck at na- tionals! Q Boycott Ben & Jerry’s. They had an effigy of Bush outside of their factory. Q No one ever break up with the Editor in Chief, she’ll recover splendidly and rub it in yo’ face. Q I heard someone say that they loved the midwest this weekend. I guess someone has to. Q Hey boys, Christmas Weekend is the weekend after Thanksgiving break. Start thinking about ask- ing someone now! Q When is it going to snow? QVI do not like fuzzy bunnies. Q There has been far too much sexually charged humor on the Washington and Lee campus. This is surprising, considering the large number of ran- dom hookups that take place. Aren’t you people ever satisfied? Q Do you ever feel like hitting somebody? I do- you better watch out. Q Benjamin McKenzie is dating an 18 year-old. Why couldn’t he have picked me? Submit your anonymous quick hits and crazy Thanksgiving stories to phi@wlu.edu.