OCR::/Vol_110/WLURG39_RTP_20070312/WLURG39_RTP_20070312_001.2.txt ‘MONDAY, MARCH 12, I f\ N h ;Ir‘1f.’73 2007 llilsriirterm D R N ByJesslca Shaw ARTS&LlFE EDITOR Students and alums crowded onto the Cadaver Bridge at 10:30 p.m. in elegant ball gowns and colorful masks. A few minutes later, the crowd enjoyed an ex- citing fireworks display as bright reds arrd greens lit up the sky. After the show, couples trailed back inside under black canopies to enjoy live music from the Pat Patrick Band and snazzy jams from I)J Dwayne. “We wanted the party to re- semble Fancy Dress balls of the past, but we also wanted to incor- porate some ‘surprises’ that will make this FD truly ‘The Party of the Century, ’” decoration co-chair Sarah Helms said. Decorators xx ent all out. pack- ing every inch’ ofthe ceiling with black and \\hite balloons and showering dancers with confetti at midnight. "We are very proud ol‘the dec- orations for this year.“ senior co- chair Niki Tsiknakis said. "They are impressi\'e. while staying minimal and avoiding the tacky look that dominated l’ancy Dress in years,past."' This l00"‘ anni\'ersary of Fan- cy Dress at Waslrirrgtorr and Lee University catered to every gener- ation and style. This year's theme was a black and wlrite masquer- ade ball. The theme was decided by the l’anc_v I)ress committee in the fall. “We wanted the 100"‘ anrriver- sary of Fancy Dress to take cen- a ter stage, not the theme choice,’ Tsiknakjs said. “Black and white balls are extremely classic events, and we were inspired specifically by Truman Capote’s black and white masquerade ball held in 1963 at the Plaza Hotel.” Tsiknakis also said the mas- querade theme was chosen to honor the very first Fancy Dress in 1907, which was a masquerade ball. This year, according to senior co-chair Lily De Grazia, the Fan- lcy Dress Committee was given a budget of $90,000. She said $4,000 came from the Execu- tive Committee, and the rest was earned from ticket sales. When asked about the rumors Unmasking the trends. Sticking to the theme of Fancy Dress is rare, but there were quite a few dramatic masks topping off elegant dresses Saturday night. One look, like the one illustrated here, captured all the elegance intended by the theme. Want more fashion trends from this year? check out more on page 7. EMILY HULEN / ILLUSTRATION continued on page 6 . EC may soon hold assault hearings President-elect Josh Payne says EC will issue statement explaining new policies By Wes 0’Dell STAFF WRITER “First and foremost, I’m a W&L student," says the new Presiderrt-Elect of the Execu- tive Committee, Joshua Payne. “Someone who considers W&L a second alma mater and someone who believes strongly enough in the ideals ofthis place to serve on the EC for two years." But ask most students, and you find they recognize Payne — a second year law student — mostly fi‘om his campaign posters that have appeared around campus over the last few days. And that’s one of several things he aims to change. Both he and fellow law stu- dent Jane I/edlie, the newly-elect- ed EC secretary, ran on platforms of increased conrmunication with the student body and proactive EC action to identify and address student concerns. Ledlie said. “It always feels like student leaders are every- where during election time, so why not do the sa.rne thing throughout the year? I want the student body to really know the EC members, and I want us to re- ally know them." Payne’s solution lies largely in his proposed Presidents Council of Student Leaders. an advisory body that would regularly meet with the EC to advise it on “what students care about" so that the EC can better serve as an “elfee- tive advocate for students." According to Payne. the PCSL will help the EC “do its job as the student government. . .doir1g more than just funding orgarrizatiorrs--~ helping support them throughout the year as well.” Another major issue this year was what role the EC should play in cases of sexual assault. Junior Representative Marga- ret Elkjns first raised the issue in her campaign: “It most definitely is a breach of the community‘s trust,” she said. “We can‘t codify the honor system, but ifsorneone wanted to bring it before us. . .I‘d be more than happy to hear that." “When I talked about it the feedback I received was very pos- itive,” she said. However. she did not make it the central issue ofher campaign. Payne also campaigned on the issue prior to Wednesday's rurroll‘ elections. In an interview with the Phi, he announced publicly for the first time that he had drafted a ‘‘[Sexual assault] most definitely is a breach of the community is trust... if someone wanted to bring it before us... I ’d be more than happy to hear that. ” Margaret Elkins, EC Secretary statcrnent for the EC condemning sexual assaultsas “discordant with the principles of honor at W&L.” 'lhe statement would explicitly state for the first time the right of victims ofsexual assault to allege an honor violation in front of the EC: "the victim is free, as anyone is...to come to us and allege an honor violaiiorrf’ he said. He is quick to note, though, that “the EC is incapable of com- ing forward and saying that some- thing is an honor violation before a hearing.“’ as the EC must con- sider each individual case in light of what the “current generation” considers an HV. "However. we go on to note that the SFHB isa specially-cre- ated forurir for sexual assault... issues and that the victim may feel more comfortable going to the SFHB,” Payne said. The SFHB (Student-Faculty Hearing Board) was created in the early 1990s to handle sexual assault and discrimination cases. “That statement will be com- ing out in a few weeks,” Payne said. In other EC news, Jordan Campbell was elected EC Vice- President without any opposi- tion. He declined to comment to the Phi. Additionally, the students approved an amendment to the Student Body Constitution that would move the budget alloca- tion process from September to the spring. Students also elected a new Student Judicial Council Presi- dent, Junior Shane Wilson. Wil- son plans to “work with other campus leaders to promote stu- dent self-govemance, raise the credibility of the SJC among all community members, and proac- tively seek to reduce the number of students who face disciplinary action at W&L.” He stated that his efforts to improve transparency and corri- munication will include increased training for SJC members. greater outreach to the Lexington city government and public infomra- tion campaigns to educate stu- dents. Sophomore Riley Barnes, the newly-elected SJC Secretary, said that improving communication is vital: “There was a lot of miscom- munication between the students and the SJC this last year, espe- cially with regard to Dean Dot- son.” Associate Dean of Students Brandon Dotson was recently appointed SJC advisor, spark- ing controversy in some quarters about the state of student self- government. Wilson said he believes “the proper role of any SJC advisor is to provide support outside the hearing room...I have concerns about the administration taking on functions formerly reserved for students, but enjoy work- ing with Dean Dotson. He holds many valid suggestions for ways to improve both the SJC and stu- dent self-governance.” “I see Dean Dotson as a strong ally in communicating the SJC’s ability to function independently and j udiciously," he said. Another source of contention on the SJC has been this year’s policy change that removed the right to appeal first strikes as- signed by administrators to the SJC. “The inability for the SJC to hear first strikes presents a prob- lem of legitimacy in the eyes of studer1ts...Before this year, stu- dents had the option to either sign off on a first strike through an ad- ministrator or come to the SJC,” Wilson said. “I recognize the administrative strike as a useful way to handle clear-cut violations,” he allowed, but went on to say that he will “strive to reinstate a student’s ability to present a case before a body of elected peers.” With the officers now in place, elections for EC Representatives and SJC Justices will be held Monday, March 19. OCR::/Vol_110/WLURG39_RTP_20070312/WLURG39_RTP_20070312_002.2.txt . . ~ "is! Lita‘ ' I “ME” "" Lhihiiiiaie iiNNERsli 6 vkge-4.lts‘G'l‘ON 3: l‘-“- .‘ l'.P.. fr‘ VA 244.50 2 0 THE RING-TUM PHI MONDAY, MARCH 12,2007 IFC looking at SAE pledge ship activities Director of Public Safety Mike Young says the allegations facing SAE are similar in seriousness to the charges currently facing FIJI and Kappa Sig By Jacob Geiger MANAG|NG EDITOR An investigation into the pledgeship activities of Sigma Al- pha Epsilon has forced the frater- nity to suspend pledgeship. Director of Greek Life Jason Rodocker said he received infor- mation about pledgeship activities “multiple times and from multiple sources.” Last week he asked Di- rector of Public Safety Michael Young to begin an investigation into SAE’s pledgeship. Young completed that investigation on Thursday afternoon and sent his findings to Rodocker. SAE is the fifth fraternity to be investigated this winter. Phi Gamma Delta and Kappa Sigma have both suspend their pledge- ship activities as a result of these investigations. Rodocker said that the Inter- fraternity Council would hear the results of Young’s investigations and consider SAE’s case tonight during its regularly scheduled meeting. “SAE was extremely coop- erative and very forthcoming,” ~'R'odocker said. ' “They were hon- , .~,. “SAE was extremely cooperative and very making it an easier process. ’ forthcoming. They were honest and that is 1 JASON RODOCKER, Dlrector of Greek Llfe est and that is making it an easier process.” Young said that he spoke with several SAE pledges as well as one of the fratemity’s pledge trainers. He said he also reviewed information that had been given to Rodocker. SAE president Jordan Wesley declined to comment because the case had not yet been heard by the IFC. He said he hoped to be able to speak more frankly once the investigation and case were complete. Sophomore member Beau Al- len -said the chapter did not really know what would happen and said the fraternity was trying to just carry on with its business. While Young said he could not detail the allegations against SAE, he did say they were “similar in seriousness” to the allegations brought against FIJI and Kappa Sigma. FIJI is currently waiting to appear before the Student Af- fairs Committee. SAE, like FIJI, has been in trouble recently with the IFC. SAE received a strike from the IFC in October for having mari- juana in the fraternity house. FIJI saw one strike expire in No- vember but has another strike on its record until May. Rodocker said ‘SAE nationals had not been informed of the in- vestigation and said they would not be contacted until after the IFC has heard the case. “Nationals are typically not contacted by me until the truth is resolved, but that can vary,” he said. Though Rodocker and the IFC have been kept busy with several serious investigations this winter, Kelley Deborah Jessica Camille Alice Mary Kathryn S. Rhodes Sang Hoon (Jack) Mark Padrick Thadeous Lucas Andrew William (Sutton) Christopher George Robert Robert Neil Brett Anthony Yvonne Kelly Erin Sarah Julia Andrew Timothy Andrew James (Woodrow) Peter Caroline Charles (Charlie) Jasmine Andrew Megan Margo Jason Dana William (Burr) Linda Student Initiates: Zwart 08 Newell 08 Cobb 08 Allen 07 Shih 08 Harris 07 Carmody 08 Proctor 08 J eon g 07 Snoddy 08 Dennis 07 Larkin 08 Carrnalt 08 Friski 08 Ansley 07 Womom 08 Hunter 08 Rain 07 Walker 08 Sheaffer 08 Kearney 08 Nardini 08 Coker 08 Evans 07 Thompson 08 Johnson 08 Pleasants 08 Gulotta 07 Vacek 08 Flanigan O7 Friend 08 Harbilas 08 Kirk 07 McCombs 07 Randolph 07 Rothey 08 Slosson 08 . Honorary Initiates: McClinton Rodocker Smith Datz Hooks Congratulations to the following students and faculty who have recently been selected to W&L’s Tau Gamma Chapter of the Order of Omega, a national Greek Leadership Honor Society. We appreciate their hard work and accomplishments so far and look forward to their future contributions to the W&L Greek Community. More information about Order of Omega can be found at http2//orderofomega.wlu.edu Kappa Delta Pi Beta Phi Pi Beta Phi Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Alpha Theta Chi Omega Chi Omega Sigma Nu Phi Delta Theta Chi Psi Sigma Phi Epsilon Pi Kappa Alpha Phi Gamma Delta Phi Gamma Delta Pi Kappa Phi Kappa Sigma Sigma Chi Lambda Chi Alpha Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Kappa Sigma Phi Kappa Psi Alpha Kappa Alpha Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Chi Omega Kappa Sigma Kappa Alpha Sigma Chi Phi Kappa Psi Pi Kappa Phi Kappa Delta Phi Kappa Sigma Delta Sigma Theta Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Alpha Theta Alpha Kappa Alpha Lambda Chi Alpha Alpha Sigma Alpha Delta Tau Delta Phi Mu he said none of the situations are as bad as the allegations that Beta Theta Pi faced when it was dis- missed from campus during the 2003-2004 school year. “The investigations this year are not anything like what hap- pened three to four years ago,” Rodocker said. “They’re not as bad as they were then, but these actions are still inappropriate and unnecessary.” The IFC, Rodocker said, is working to reveal as much in- formation as it can. He said the Greek governing body wants to help other chapters understand what types of behavior are not acceptable while still trying to maintain some sort of privacy for each chapter. Rodocker and Young both ac- knowledged that fraternity haz- ing at other universities is often more serious than the problems at W&L, but both pointed think W&L should continue holding it- self to a higher standard. “It is the norm that these things happen here, and that needs to change,” Rodocker said. “Many freshman have told me they think that sort of thing is OK, and it’s not.” The Ring-Tum Phi: \NE ‘MHN STUFF W&L touts new hires New law dean will leave Richmond University to take the reigns at W&L By Dane Davis sr/arr wamaa Washington and Lee Univer- sity has announced the hiring of Rodney A. Smolla and Richard A. Peterson to Dean of the Law School and Chief Technology Officer, respectively. Smolla, currently the Dean of the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law, has been hired after an exten- sive search beginning late in the summer of 2006. The search began after the departure of pre- vious dean David Partlett, who left to become dean of the law school at Emory University. From Partlett’s departure last summer until February, the university conducted a search for an individual possessing the “[Smolla] is one of the country ’s fore- most scholars of the First Amendment and a truly outstand- ~ ing teacher ” BRIAN MURCHINSON, Acting-«Dean of the law school talent and dedication to lead the W&L’s esteemed law school. Chaired by President Rus- cio, a twelve person committee was formed to review all of the applicants for the position. Smolla will take over from acting-dean Brian Murchison, who also served last year as chairman of the school’s presi- dential search committee. Professor Murchison is “very excited about the appointment of Smolla and what it means for the future of the law school. He is one of the country’s foremost scholars of the First Amend- ment and a truly outstanding teacher. He will reinforce the traditions of excellence at the Law School and provide dy- namic leadership for our strate- gic plan and other ventures.” Smolla comes with a his- tory of legal achievement and is highly respected by his peers. He displays a strong knowledge of the legal system, particularly concerning the First Amend- ment. In addition to writing nu- merous legal treatises, Smolla ‘won critical acclaim for his works such as “Free Speech in an Open Society” and “Suing the Press: Libel, the Media, and Power.” A.E. Dick Howard, White Burkett Miller Professor of Law and Public Affairs at the Univer- sity of Virginia, said, “Rod has a national reputation as scholar, teacher, advocate, and civic and professional leader. I can think of no one in the American acad- emy who has made a greater imprint on our understanding of the First Amendment.” Smolla is not the only addi- tion to the university as it heads towards the 2007 school year. Richard A. Peterson served as Director of Academic and Research Computing for Rice .University before being chosen ‘ by Washington and Lee to serve as the school’s Chief Technol- ogy Officer. Peterson will be the first person to hold that po- sition. Prior to his tenure at Rice University, Peterson was the Director of Information Tech- nology for the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1999-2005. As Chief Technology Ofi‘1- cer, Peterson will be responsible for leadership, planning, and ef- fective delivery of computing services throughout campus, for advancing the W&L’s mission through the use of technology and for coordination with cer- tain academic departments. Peterson and his staff of 35 will immediately have their hands full as they convert W&L’s computers to the new Windows Vista software. Position Announcement Undergraduate Admissions counselor The Washington and Lee Office of Undergraduate Admissions wishes to announce a possible opening for Admissions Counselor. Responsibilities include extensive recruitment travel, application evaluation, and conducting student interviews and group information sessions. Strong communication skills and demonstrated organizational abilities are expected. The successful candidate will be both willing and able to work as part of a highly successful admissions team, yet will be capable of creative se|f—direction. Some evening and weekend work is necessary. Candidates should be willing to commit at least two years to the position. A Bachelor's degree is required, as is a valid driver’s license. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, including the names of two references, no later than Friday, March 23rd. All materials should be sent to: Jonathan Webster Associate Dean of Admissions Office of Admissions Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 OCR::/Vol_110/WLURG39_RTP_20070312/WLURG39_RTP_20070312_003.2.txt MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2007 THE RING-TUM PHI 0 3 Bysacha Raab STAFF WRITER At a school as challenging as Washington and Lee, students of- ten hear that everyone is a leader. However, despite constant re- minders of this fact, how many students actually take advantage of the opportunities provided them to develop their leadership skills? There is little doubt that everyone at W&L knows William “Burr” Datz, the director of lead- ership development. He has dedicated the past six years to the growing leadership program at W & L. He conducts leadership seminars with specific groups, such as dorm counselors, fraternities, sororities and sports teams. Additionally, he leads weekly leadership seminars open to anyone who is interested in dis- covering and building their lead- ership potential. Datz strongly advocates hands-on, experiential learning. He describes, “If I lecture a group on leadership, the students will obtain about 10-20 percent of the information I give them. If I demonstrate skills to the members of a group, they will come away with about 40-50 percent of what I show. However, if the group experiences the leadership exer- cises, it will retain 75-80 percent of the information.” His weekly seminars typically begin with the group considering a reflective question and talking about various answers. Datz then provides a reality check, which either confirms or corrects the group’s ideas. He usually spends the first semester of the school year developing “tangible” bases of leadership, referring to the con- crete physical and mental aspects of leadership. During the second half of the year, Datz focuses on the “intangible” elements of Information Sessions: Project Performance Monday, March 12 7:00 p.m. Commons 345 LanguageCorps Monday, March 19 5:00 Commons 206 Cambridge Associates Tuesday, March 20 Huntley Hall 301 Alumni in Residence: Rich Cober ‘96 Tuesday, March 13 Jane Pontti ‘02 Tuesday, March 27 Call Career Services, X8595 for Info operated washer/ dryer for $600.00 Contact Joe Vita, broker with Vita & available for next school year with central a/c, kitchen/ LR, bath, coin per month. Associates, Inc., at 463-9551. Looking for leadership Leadership guru Burr Datz keeps exploring new ways to study leadership and teach W&L students “If you can tell a story, whether it’s true or not, and get people to believe it and invest them- selves in it, then you can build trust. ” BURR DA12, Director of Leadership Development students how to be leaders while they observe. Then, he will al- low the students to take part in the activities while he continues to demonstrate them. Eventu- ally, the students will be perform- ing the majority of the leadership activities while Datz continues to provide some help. The students I are eventually able to utilize their leadership skills without any as- sistance. ~ Datz believes, “If you can tell a story, whether it’s true or not, and get people to believe it and invest themselves in it, then you can build trust.” Therinain steps of leadership, according to Datz, are to assess the situation, make a plan, make the final preparations for the plan, lead the plan, and finally evaluate it. Datz describes life as a dance floor and everyone is dancing. In the final step of evaluating the plan, his goal is to “pull students, as leaders, to the balcony to ob- serve these dance systems.” The greatest benefit to students of these leadership seminars is the ability to get to know oneself and one’s strengths and weaknesses. 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They may discuss with ‘pledges the options available to them, including the confidential -hazing line, but they do not make any report. In addition, they do not report any rule violations, in- cluding honor violations. They do not report any substance use. They do not report any crimes reported to them. The only cir- cumstances where they might break confidentiality is if a stu- dent coming to them presents a real possibility of harm to self or others, as in suicidal or homicidal ideas. In that case, the PC would consult with the University Coun- selor on call, and the University Counselor would make a clinical decision about what action was needed to protect the student or others from harm. Thank you very much for your help, Kirk Luder University Counselor W&L’s honor system, has evolved. before the board. During the 140 years of our community’s concept of honor This week, the honor system evolved again when president- elect Josh Payne and outgoing secretary Margaret Elkins both said that the Executive Com- mittee would allow students to bring cases of sexual assault Sexual assault cases cur- rently go to the Student Fac- ulty Hearing Board (SFHB). editorial EC should reconsider decisions on assault The EC is decision to hear cases involving sexual assault raises some serious questions about the group is ability to deal with these trials The SFHB may issue punish- ments in these cases that range from counseling to dismissal from W&L. The EC may mean well with this new proposal, but al- lowing students to take sexual assault cases before the EC and SFHB is both redundant and unnecessary. The SFHB was organized and trained to investigate and vote on sexual assault cases. Do members of the EC have the training and resources to run a thorough and fair in- vestigation into sexual assault cases? Investigations of sexual as- sault allegations are far more complicated and delicate than an investigation into cheating. Do students on the EC have the training to interview a rape victim? Since the SFHB currently relies on the Director of Public Safety and Dean of Students hearing these cases, they for assistance with its investi- should make sure students sup- gations, would the EC also be port their plan. forced to rely on those two ad- ministrators? specifically investigate these sorts of issues. not. incoming campaigned on a platform of making the EC’s leaders avail- able to students. The SFHB was designed The EC was Payne and Jane Ledlie — the secretary — both If the EC is serious about The beastly side of beauty and power -Nationals for Delta Zeta swoop in and force out even the president in an eflort to increase recruitment at DePauw §By Grace Andrews COLUMNIST Today’s topic is one of my fa- vorites: beauty. The Delta Zetas of DePauw have learned a lesson about ‘beauty that many wish were not -true. DePauw’s chapter recently became victim to what they claim is image discrimination. The national chapter of Delta :Zeta, in an attempt to improve “commitment to recruit for the chapter,” decided to revamp the chapter at DePauw and increase recruitment. On DePauw’s campus, the la- dies of Delta Zeta were known more for being scholarly than sexy. Their chapter consisted of women from diverse backgrounds and appearances. In fact, Delta Zeta chapters all across the coun- try are known for being extremely diverse and open. However, when the national chapter arrived at DePauw’s cam- pus, they proceeded to ask 23 of the 35 members, who were black, Asian, overweight, or “unattract- ive,” to leave the organization. WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY . .. ., RING-TUM Prrr. EXECUTIVE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR OPINIONS EDITOR ARTS&LIFE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR COPY EDITOR STAFF WRITERS DESIGN EDITOR DESIGNERS STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS BUSINESS MANAGER MISSION STATEMENT: It is the mission of THE RING-TUM PHI to accurately, truthfully. and thoroughly report news affecting the Washington and Lee community for students, faculty, parents and alumni. Our goal is to look deeper into news affecting campus life and hold leaders accountable. Through our reporting, we aspire to spark discussions that lead to discovering . information that prompts change. THE RING-TUM PHI is published Mondays during ‘ ‘the undergraduate school year. THE RING-TUM PHI is a member of The Media Board, which can be reached at mediaboard@w|u.edu, but is otherwise independent.THE RING~TUM PHI welcomes all letters. We reserve the right to edit submissions for content and length. Letters and advertising do not necessarily reflect the opinion of THE RING-TUM PHI staff. This newspaper observes current court definitions of libel and obscenity. THE RING-TUM PHI UNIVERSITY COMMONS ROOM. 341 WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA 24450 TELEPHONE: (540) 458-4060 FAX: (540) 458-4059 EMAIL: PH|@WLU.EDU SUBSCRIPTION RATE $45 KATHERINE. GREENE JACOB GEIGER STACEY GRIJALVA JESSICA SHAW MIKE FAHEY CATHERINE CARLOCK GRACE ANDREWS‘ CODY BEAUCHAMP DANE DAVIS MICHAEL KEENAN SARAH KIENTZ SACHA RAAB WES O’DELL RUSS WEEMS MELISSA CARON EMILY HULEN LARA JORDAN DREW SCARANTINO MICHAEL KEENAN MORGAN HARRIS DAVID SHUBICK According to ABC News, “the sorority kept sisters who were popular with fraternities.” ABC News also said the na- tional chapter cited “a steady de- cline in membership in the Delta Chapter over several years” and said “the viability of the chapter was in question.” Those were the reasons they gave for asking the 23 women to leave. The national chapter claims that appearance had noth- ing to do with it. Since the reasons why those 23 were asked to leave was never specified, their assumptions have yet to be proveri incorrect; The situation at DePauw raises questions that have long plagued the sorority scene. Although so- rorities are based upon sisterhood, character, and service, physical attributes could influence some sororities during their selection process. As progressive as we would like to think we are, it would be ridiculous to say that our society does not value looks. If you look in magazines and movies, the push to be thin and attractive is everywhere. It is be- "cause of the importance placed on physical beauty that a national Greek letter organization would even consider thinking that “at- tractive” members could attract more women to the chapter. How- ever, I am not making excuses for the Delta Zeta national chapter. They had no right whatsoever to evict any of the Delta Zeta women at DePauw without legiti- mate reasons. I think that this situation has opened up dialogue concem— ing shallowness within not only college practices, but society as . a whole. Frankly, I believe it is about time. So what if the ladies who were in Delta Zeta were not America’s Next Top Model or had the hottest bodies? How many people even truly look like that? Perfection should never be our aim or even promoted. The outrage that has ensued over the DePauw controversy makes me hopeful for the future. It shows that our country is mak- ing leaps and bounds into the right direction. Britney’s big breakdown Could somebody please remind us why America should care about Britney? By Cody Beauchamp c 0 L U M N I s T An Open Letter to Britney Spears: Hey Brit! We just wanted to let you know that even though everyone in the world is giving you a hard time, we as a society are here for you. We’re not really sure why we still care about your antics, but let’s face it -- we’re a slave for you. Wow. So, where to start? First off, we love the new ‘do. It’s very Sinead O’Conner. Way to get your career back on track ~ re- shaping your image so that it re- minds us of that so-so singer who went batty on SNL and tore up a picture of the Pope. Hey, maybe you should do that? Given how our first memory of you was the slutty Catholic schoolgirl thing, it’d be like you came full circle. (Besides, this Pope isn’t as cuddly as the last one, so you might get cut a little more slack.) We’ll go talk to Lorne Mi- chaels about letting you guest host. Wait! How do you feel about Madonna as musical guest? Get back to us on that. Of course, it’d also be pretty awesome if we could get Justin. You two used to be such a cute couple. And now that you’ve got the same hair-style, a mash-up of “Toxic” and “My Love” would only be that much better! Could It ’d be pretty awesome if we could get Justin... And now that you ’ve got the same hair-style, a mash-up of “Toxic ” and “My Love ” would only be that much better! someone call Timbaland? Speaking of music, can we expect anything out of you soon? We know that it must be hard to find the time to write music, what with the family you’ve got now. All that money that you’re spend- ing on professional nannies has to come from somewhere though! And now that you don’t have K-Fed’s rap career to keep the Red Bull on the table, you really are in a fix, huh? Maybe you should see if Paris can spot you some? Although, if you wanted, I bet that some of the frats have mixers coming up that you could play. Used to be Cool? Rock Stars and Rehabbers? The Letter D (in your case “disaster”)? Of course, that’s assuming that we still have frats in a few days. Someone in the administration might overhear “that was a rock- ing party” and misinterpret it to mean pledges are getting stoned Biblical style. There’s also the strong possibility that F IJI’s super-extra-serious-we-really- mean-it-this—time probation will be violated and the administration will just decide to do away com- pletely with one of W&L’s most distinguishing characteristics—a strong Greek community. Not that we actually believe the administration to be like that, it’s just that we have no way of knowing, since the IFC and the SAC (when and how did they get involved anyway?) don’t feel the need to be transparent or open about their actions. But, don’t worry Brit. Even if we don’t have frats we’ll still have Fancy Dress.‘ It really is mind-boggling. Anyway, the point is we want to see you make a comeback. You’ve had a rough time, you know? It’s not like you were in- credibly lucky and were given a golden pass to fame by some very savvy pop producer. It’s not like you’ve completely blown oppor- tunities millions of aspiring artists would have killed to have had to be a millionaire entertainer. You’ve had to “work” hard. You’ve had to, like, sing for hours, and only for a few million. You’ve had the paparazzi hound you when you’re making an idiot of yourself with Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan at some club. You’re just not that innocent. Don’t worry about losing our attention though. See, we as a culture love to shower seemingly pointless media attention on peo- ple who make no measurable con- tributions to culture, society, even pop culture. I mean, never mind that there are hundreds of better entertainers out there, you went nuts and got a new tattoo—let’s cover that! Never mind that there are so many truly talented new bands, musicians, actors, writers and singers being discovered every day—you were seen lip—locking with some C-list actor outside the auditions for VH1 ’s “The Surreal Life 39.” Stop the presses! So keep your chin up Brit- ney! You’ll get out of rehab in a few weeks, and then you can get back to that whole making music thing that made you rich in the first place. We’ll patiently wait for you, but we’re going to point- lessly shower Nicole Richie with attention until you get back, al- right? Cool. PS — If you really wanted to grab national attention, you could overdose a la Anna Nicole. On second though, don’t do that—the media coverage would probably just get swallowed up by word that Ashley Olsen is-ohm- ygawd!—not eating. 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Let a from the premises after,sptitting.jc he w sannsouncea Faculty Alums reflect on PD experiences By Sarah Kientz STAFF WRITER As this year marked the 100"‘ anniversary of Fancy Dress, some of our faculty alumni commented on their own Fancy Dress expe- riences and how the dance has changed through the years. History professor Holt Mer- chant. class of 1961, said Fancy Dress was much ditlierent when he was a student at W&L. Merchant said there were four major dances throughout the year, and what set Fancy Dress apart was that students wore costumes corresponding with the theme. “There was a committee that ran each [dance] and there was a prestige to belonging to the com- mittee, so it was always run by the Phi Dells and SAF.s.”° Mer- chant said. The theme of each dance al- ways included a character or au- thority figure, Merchant said, and boys who headed the corrrmittee were “always the ones who did it, so they had the best costumes.” Merchant said the ba.rrds that played at Fancy Dress when he was a student played “real music, not what passes through music now.” l\lerchant said bands like The Temptations, The Four—Tops and Duke Ellington have all played at Fancy Dress. Now, Mer- chant said, the bands featured at FD are one reason he has stopped attending the event. “The last Fancy Dress I went to was a heayy metal singer who wore nothing but a diaper and I said. Never again!" Merchant said. Merchant also added that he stopped attending Fancy Dress because of the behavior of stu- dents. They may be dressed for- mally. he said. but they do not exhibit “fomral behavior." “One thing that stopped me from going was my drunken stu- dents telling me what they really thought of me when I didn’t really want to know,” Merchant said. Though Merchant said his days of attending Fancy Dress are over. there was also a time when many students did not attend the event either. “In the 70s [the popularity of Fancy Dress] died out for a while. Students were rebelling against almost everything the school had done before —~ the dress code. the honor system,” Merchant said. “Anything that looked that formal students wouldnt have anything to do witlr." Jim Farrar. assistant to presi- dent Ruscio, graduated from W&I. in 1974. Farrar said Fancy Dress did not really exist for a few years in the 70s. Instead, there were a few years where students attended concerts. “That was right in the middle of student unrest days. It was a period of pushing the envelope and testing tradition," Farrar said. “People were less inclined to wear _ costumes and formal attire than to do their own thing. They were good concerts, and it was a lot of fun, but it was just different.” Farrar said that Fancy Dress reverted to its original format his senior year. “In retrospect it was nice to have a break and come back to it,” Farrar said. “It’s always good to experiment, and that’s what the 70s were all about. It was appro- priate for the times.” Now, Farrar believes FD is one of W&L’s “better institutional traditions.” “It’s fun, and it allows students to exercise creativity, but it comes with the expectation that fun is conducted in an appropriate man- ner,” Farrar said. “It’s important this year to pause and observe the tradition that will continue in a positive manner for a long time to come.” Journalism professor Brian Richardson also attended Fancy Dress before graduating in 1973. The controversy at Kent State oc- curred the spring of his freshman year, and consequently “campus- es were in upheaval all over the country, including this one.” “Fraternity membership was on the decline, and there was a counterculture atmosphere by a significant number of people,” Richardson said. “There just was not enough interest in a Fancy Dress.” Though there was no formal event, Richardson said the con- certs were still “wildly popular.” In 1972, the 1950s revival group Sha-na-na came to W&L. Rich- ardson said that everyone dressed like 1950s greasers for the con- cert, which was known that year as “Greasy Dress.” “Everybody went and had a great time," Richardson said. “People didn’t spend weeks he- forehand getting a date and plan- ning a big dinner. It was not near- ly as big ofa deal as FD is now, it was more like a big concert.” Richardson attributes the pop- ularity of Fancy Dress to its tim- ing at the end of winter. “It’s almost the end of winter, we've survived February. spring is in the air and the end of win- ter term is in sight, everyone just wants to kick up their heels a lit- , tle bit,” Richardson said. “I don't think it would have continued as robustly as it has if it wasn’t to celebrate the end of winter. Plus this is a place that just breathes tradition.” President Ken Ruscio also spoke of the presence of tradition at Fancy Dress. Though he admits the event has changed, “what has not changed is the spirit, a time for friendship, and a time for the community-—faculty, staff, stu- dents, and alunmi—to come to- gether as one,” Ruscio said. “It creates memories that live well past graduation and remains one of those distinctive features of the University that link our past with the present and the future." A century of tradition Continued from cover of a quarter million budget. she said. “Originally. we thought maybe we would have a larger budget. ()ur budget is larger than rrorrrral year. but it is nothing close to that." De Grazia also said that the ma- jority of the budget went towards entertainment. The Pat Patrick Band is originally from Nashville, Tenn, and has played at numer- ous venues including the White House. The band played music of all genres. including pop, soul and rock and roll. “Since we expect[ed] more alunrni this year, we really wanted to appeal to all age groups," De Grazia said. The comnrittee, according to Tsiknakis, has been meeting all year. In the fall. students can fill out applications to be a part of a sub-corrrnrittee. If they are cho- sen, they are required to dedicate 30 hours of their time to their du- ties. “The biggest challenge was at the very beginning of our process when we were select- ing the eommittee members," Tsiknakis said. “We received over 100 applications this year, and we generally take less than 50 members. We would like to take everyone, but that obviously can’t happen.” De Grazia said she was ex- tremely proud of the efl“orts of every committee member. At the end of the night, guests exited, exhausted from two-step- ping to tunes like ‘Sweet Home Alabama.’ Couples then enjoyed a free breakfast of eggs and watfles in Evans Dining Hall alter a night they will not forget. OCR::/Vol_110/WLURG39_RTP_20070312/WLURG39_RTP_20070312_007.2.txt MONDAY, MARCH 12,2007 ma RING-‘WI PM o 1 Try a combo. Some did it right, but some did it way wrong. There were some dresses with a lovely balance of the two extreme colors, using them to complement each other. Then, there were those that had the effect of a heinous tutu from second—grade ballet recital. Balance is everything with black and white (but that doesn’t mean equal use ofthe two, like in this gingham tablecloth dress). Kat Greene keeps her eye out for the biggest trends at the ball. Illustration and design by Emily Hulen. In short order. Some like it hot. but “black and white ball" doesn't imply dressing like you were about to attend a football game. The completely inappropriate sundress and flip—flop outfit isjust lazy. But others pulled off the short look with a sleek. chic cut and sky-high heels. When in Rome... The Roman goddess dress was a lovely way to embrace the black and white theme. The lightweight material was veryflattering, which is why it was such a popular choice. One dress had a particularly nice deep neckline, which accents anyone's figure well. Prints and princesses. Prints are always hit—or-miss. Since black and white florals are showing this spring, it was an easy choice for some. Not to rule out animal prints, either. Ordinarily, they would be a mistake, but several dresses pulled it off with class. School uniform. The W&Ltie and cumberbund combo was so outrageous it was almost cute. We get it—-it's a black and white ball at W&L...so you're wearing black and white and W&L. Adorable. At least you didn't wear alight blue shirt with a white collar and a dark blue Vineyard Vines patterned tie. That means you, Johnson Brownlow. OCR::/Vol_110/WLURG39_RTP_20070312/WLURG39_RTP_20070312_008.2.txt 8 - THE RING-TUM PHI MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2007 snorts briefs Women’s Lacrosse The Washington and Lee wom- en’s lacrosse team fell to eighth- ranked Franklin and Marshall 11-9 on Saturday afternoon. Franklin & Marshall jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but the Generals responded with five unanswered goals to build a 5-2 lead with 10:34 to play in the first half. Going into the half, the Generals were up 6-5. As the second half opened, senior mid- fielder Mallory Lobisser found the back of the net to give the Generals a two-goal lead. How- ever, F&M scored four-straight goals to assume a 9-7 lead. A score by sophomore midfielder Colleen Evans closed F&M’s edge to one goal, but F&M put the game away with two goals late in the half. The Generals were led by Evans, who scored three goals, and sophomore attacker Kelsi Robinson’s one goal and two assists. Evans is leading the Generals in goals so far this season, while Robinson is the team’s leading scorer. Se- nior midfielder Kelly Evans and junior midfielder Megan Slosson each added one goal and one as- sist. Junior Sarah Tilbor guarded the net for the entire game for the Generals, registering a season- high 13 saves. The Generals im- proved their record on the season to 4-1. The Generals return to the field on Wednesday when they host ODAC-foe Bridgewater at 4:00 p.m. Baseball , The Washington and Lee base- ball team extended its winning streak to nine straight games with a 6-3 road victory over Mary Washington on Sunday afternoon. The Generals im- proved their record to 11-3 on the season. In the Mary Wash- ington game, the Generals took a 2-0 lead into the top of the fifth inning, but Mary Washington tacked on two runs to tie the game going into the sixth inning. The Generals scored a pair of runs in the top of the eighth in- ning to take a 4-2 lead and held on to the lead despite another Mary Washington score in the bottom of the eighth inning. The Generals added two more runs in the top of the ninth inning to end the game with a 6-3 victory. The Generals were paced by senior designated hitter Richard Garland, who went 2-for-3 and senior shortstop Ray Sweeney’s 2-for-4 performance. Senior Jor- dan Wesley was 1-for-1 with two RBI, while junior leftfielder Tim Livingston went 2-for-4 with an RBI and freshman catcher Will Lewis when 1-for-3 with an RBI. Freshman right-hander Chuck Davidson tossed the first five innings of play, allowing just three hits and two unearned runs. Junior lefthander Jeff Pharis relieved him for two and two-thirds innings and picked up his first win of the season. Freshman Jim Plantholt pitched the final one and a third innings to notch his fourth save of the year.The Generals return to the field on Friday when they host Villa Julie, and they will also host Virginia Wesleyan in a doubleheader on Saturday. Men's Lacrosse: Slow start doesn’t hinder 1acrosse’s goal for ODAC title Continued from page 10 against Washington Col- lege in the last half of the third quarter when they al- lowed three goals in five minutes. The Generals rallied, scoring once more in the third and twice in the fourth, but it was too little, too late. Ryan, who sniped the final goal in that game, said the loss isn’t reflective of the team’s abilities. He said that the players have improved drastically under the guidance of their coach, Gene McCabe. This is the team’s first season under McCabe, but Ryan said that he expects the team to do very well when ODAC play starts. As the Phi comes off the press. the Generals will be playing at home against Hood College. Hood isn’t 'l m running late .‘ EM; ii“- ---rr R.-s..»{ U.S. Ceiftrfari gets MSW so we ear: get together; even where were not National Family Plans (even f¥'l£3f}CIlS can share) 0 ‘£400 minutes for $89.99 a rr:cmti*r *5‘ UNLl MIFED Mobile~te—l\/Eobéle Minutes ‘ UNLll\/ll'{E{) Night 8: Weekend Minutes (Starting at 7:00 pun.) * FREE lncoméng Text Messages Scott Motorola KRZR Tennessee exactly having a banner year, losing to DeSales University on Friday. Hood has given up a whopping 82 points in five games this season. The Generals are look- ing forward to next Satur- day’s match-up, when they play Franklin-Marshall at St. Paul’s in Maryland. Ryan said that the game is a rivalry he looks forward to each year. Tracy Still, the team has some work to do if it wants to improve in the conference. Although Ryan says the team is a “force to be reck- oned with" in the ODAC, it was ranked a measly fourth in the seven-team confer- ence. “The conference games are the main thing that matters,” Ryan said, “but we keep getting better each day.” Take our best network challenge, test our products, experience our customer service and make sure they are right for you. ‘Vi? US. Cellular: ‘fiiiéfis-* zfs:2m:»;—~*c‘z.‘ :z*iz‘§’-2 jmzsz fieeeir east the ALL HEW geresceem i-8833-bu},‘~a.;e<::.: Motorola Fire Red RAZR Tennessee OCR::/Vol_110/WLURG39_RTP_20070312/WLURG39_RTP_20070312_009.2.txt MONDAY, MARCH 12. 2007 THE RING-TUM PHI 0 9 Tennis team get two big victories over rivals in weekend action By Michael Keenan snxrr wn ITER The Washington and Lee men’s tennis team completed a perfect week with their defeat of Washington College Sunday af- temoon. The men, who were picked to finish first in the ODAC this season, defeated conference op- ponents Randolph-Macon and Hampden-Sydney as well as non- conference opponents Denison University and Washington Col- lege. The week was highlighted by a 5-4 victory over 17"‘-ranked Denison University on Saturday. The Generals got off to a strong start with the first doubles team of juniors Tim-Ross and Nat Estes defeating Denison’s Kevin Newman and Randy Lofgren 8-2 to give W&L the first point of the match. However, Denison claimed the remaining two doubles matches to take a 2-1 lead going into the singles matches. Denison’s James Davis and Jordan Buehler defeat- ed Jon Malooly and Jamie McCa- rdell by a score of 8-3. Stuart Sanford and Andrew,E,._l- lison fell to Denison’s duo of Hodgkiss-Lilly and Charlie Poe,‘ also by a score of 8-3. The Generals won three of the first four singles matches to gain a one point advantage in the match. ‘Estes defeated Jordan Buehler 6- 4, 6-4, in second singles, Malooly defeated James Davis 7-5, 6-1, in third singles, Stuart Sanford best- ed Poe 6-3, 6-3 in sixth singles and Nelson Bunn fell to Kevin Newman 7-6, 6-3. With the Generals leading 4-3, Ross sealed the win for the Gener- als when he defeated Randy Lof- gren 6-4, 7-5 in the first singles match. Denison’s Tom Hodgkiss- Lilly would win the final match over McCardell, 2-6, 7-5, 7-5, but the Generals won the match 5-4. On Tuesday the Generals trav- eled to Randolph-Macon and defeated the Yellow Jackets 9-0. Over the nine matches, the Gen- Men roll to win L KEENAN / Staff Photographer Sophomore Jamie Mccardell hits his serve against a Ferrum opponent last week. Mccardell has posted a 9-5 record this season, helping to lead the way for W&L. erals only dropped three games. On Wednesday the Gener- als hosted Hampden-Sydney and bested the Tigers 8-1. Playing No. 2 singles, Nat Estes dropped only one game en route to his victories over Chris Picarde of Randolph- Macon and Richie Holzaphel of Hampden-Sydney. On Sunday, the Generals best- ed Washington College, who was ranked 10“‘ in the region, 7-2. Ja- mie McCardell and Malooly de- feated Washington College’s duo of Todd Green and Brian Danver ‘8-3 in No. 2 doubles while Bunn and Alex Brook defeated Midial Sentala and Derek Wise 8-1 in No. 3 doubles to give the Gener- als a 2-1 advantage heading into the singles competition. The Generals took five of the six singles matches to seal the team victory. Halfway through the first set in the No. 2 singles match between W&L’s Estes and Washington College’s Rafael Roldan, Roldan questionably called Estes’ serve out. Estes protested vehemently but Roldan refused to change his mind. After a brief standoff, play resumed and Estes won the first set 6-3 and proceeded to sweep the second set 6-0. Other victorious Generals in- cluded Malooly, who defeated Brian Danver 6-0, 6-1, McCa- rdell, who bested Todd Green 7- 5, 6-2, Bunn, who beat Timothy Parks 6-1, 6-1, and Sanford, who swept Midial Santala 6-0, 6-0. Washington College was led by Arturo Solis who defeated Ross 6-4, 6-2, in No. 1 singles and paired with Roldan to defeat Ross and Estes 8-4 in No. 1 doubles. The Generals return to com- petition this Tuesday as they travel to Virginia Wesleyan Col- lege to take on the Marlins, who were picked to finish third in the ODAC preseason poll. Depth helps women get two big wins Generals defeat Denison and ' a Washington College Saturday By Mike Fahey svonrs EDITOR It was business as usual for the Washington and Lee women’s tennis team as they took on two opponents Sat- urday afternoon. ‘ A true testament to the team’s incredible depth, the Generals were able to take on two non-conference op- ponents, using two different lineups. The Generals started the day with a commanding 8-1 victory over Washing- ton College. Later in the af- ternoon, the team defeated Denison College, a team that has given W&L problems in the past, in fine form, 8-1. Against Denison, who is ranked 16th in the nation, sophomore Katie Tabb was victorious at first singles, 6- 4, 6-3, while junior Ginny Woitham was pushed to a tie-breaker in order to win at second singles, 5-7, 7-6 (7-5), 10-2. Reigning NCAA » l*)ivision~II-I«~eingiesacl1ampi- 5 on Emily, Applegatesdid not » drop a single game for the Generals, cruising to a 6-0, 6-0 win. Junior Leah Weston rolled to a 6-2, 6-2 victory, while senior captain Kris- ten McClung won 6-1, 6-2. Freshman Lauren Caire took sixth singles for the Gener- als, winning 6-1, 6-4. In doubles action, Caire and Tabb were defeated atlfirst doubles, 8-2, while Weston and Worthamalso A \ cruised to a 8-2 win. The closest match , in doubles came. when Applegate and McClung paired up at second doubles, squeaking out a 9-7 victory over their opponents. Against ‘ Washington College, junior Kelly Will r cruised at first singles, 6-2, 7-6 (7-1), while junior Re- becca Timmis only lost two games at second singles, cruising to a 6-2, 6-0 Win. Katie Bouret, Tori Christmas, Natalie Day and Amanda Hain all won in the third-sixth singles slots. In doubles action Bouret and Timrnis put up a good fight at first doubles, eventu- ally losing 8-5. Christmas and Will won 8-2 for W&L, while Day and Haines won third doubles 8-4 for W&L. The Generals have had a great start to their season, demonstrating their talent and depth. Tabb said, “I think our most important ritual is the mental preparation that goes on throughout the season, gradually becoming more and more intense as it goes on. I think our greatest strengths lay in our desire and intensity.” D..e..SPit°.*hsts=.ae:srdomiz. Dating. ,, ,e$.,,§9..far this, .. season,‘ "chnstrrra§‘* ‘stressed’ W U the importance of taking things one day at a time: . “Nationals is definitely in the back of everyone’s minds, but we have to fo- cus on one match at a time, because if you don’t teams will surprise you. You have to go out to play every single day no matter who your op- ponent is.” ' . The Generals improved, their record to 5-0 on the season. W&L will again show its depth on Wednes- day afternoon when half of the team travels to Bridge- water College for an ODAC contest, while the remaining portion of the squad stays -in Lexington to host Roanoke. 4 erals led by Evans sisters Sisters Colleen and Kelly Evans help lead the way for the women is lacrosse team, the as Generals start the season 4-] MICHAEL KEENAN / Staff Photographer Senior Mallory Lobisser carries the ball up the field for the Generals in their 11-9 loss to Franklin and Marshall on Saturday. By Mike Fahey SPORTS EDITOR It’s been a sister act for the Washington and Lee women’s lacrosse team this season. Senior captain Kelly Ev- ans has been joined on the field by her younger sister, sophomore Colleen, who transferred to W&L from Bucknell University. Originally from Lexing- ton, the sisters have com- bined for 18 goals and 11 as- sists in the team’s five games. Colleen is second in the team in scoring, and Kelly is third. Colleen is leading the team in goals scored, while Kelly _ is leading the team in shot percentage. The two bring a new dy- namic to the team, since they have grown up playing to- gether. Colleen said, “Playing with the sis has been great. It’s definitely a throwback to high school. . “But both Kelly and I have developed and changed as players a lot since high school - so its fun to see what we are working with now and if we can still connect the way we did four years ago.” Colleen, who got a taste of Division I lacrosse at Bucknell last year, is happy to be back playing in her hometown: “Once I got [to Bucknell] I realized that I liked [it], but didn’t love it. Playing lacrosse year round was a commitment I didn’t want to make. I think I was compar- ing everything there to W&L, and realized that W&L is unique. “Colleen Evans has been a tremendous addition to the team. She can play the wholefiel . ” KELSI ROBINSON, sophomore attacker “Nowhere else is like it. Then I knew that this was actually where I wanted to be, it just took me leaving to realize it.” In Saturday’s 11-9 loss to eighth-ranked Franklin and Marshall, Colleen led the Generals with three goals, while Kelly chipped in one goal and two assists. The sisters have been a force for the Generals throughout the entire season. The Generals have got- ten off to a great 4-1 start, including a victory over 13th ranked St. Mary ’s for the first time in program history. Also making big contri- butions for the Generals has been sophomore Kelsi Rob- inson, who is leading the Generals in scoring with 10 goals and 6 assists. Sophomore Ali Hillyard and junior Sarah Tilbor have been splitting time in goal, only allowing 32 goals over 5 games. While the Evans sisters may be tearing up the field, they also are having a lot of fun playing together. Colleen said, “Being on a team with her again has been the usual mayhem it always was. She gives me a hard time, and she has gotten the whole team to call me Bean, her dreadful nickname for me.” Colleen is not the only one happy to be playing for the Generals this season, as her teammates have really appreciated her additions to the team. Sophomore Kelsi Robin- son said, “Colleen Evans has been a tremendous addition to the team. “She can play the whole field--scoring, assisting, and very strong on defense as well” The Generals return to action on Wednesday when they host ODAC-foe Bridge- water College at 4 p.m. OCR::/Vol_110/WLURG39_RTP_20070312/WLURG39_RTP_20070312_010.2.txt 10 ° THE RING-TUM PHI MONDAY, MARCH 12,2007 Sll0l'lS deck MoN Tues WED Tuuns FRI SAT SuN vsVIlla at vwc Baseball Julle (DH) 3:00pm 12:00pm at Barton Gfllf TBA VS Men's ‘'5 F&M(at$t Hood paws) I-alnfasse 1:00pm , vs at vs Colby w°"'°" 5 B’Water UMW (at Drew) Lacrosse 4:00pm , 2:00pm 12:00pm '“°"'° at NcAA Swlmmlng A" 93!’ at fit vwc B’Water M°"" 3:00pm 10-003“ Tennls at EMU 3:00pm at IB’Water Women's 4~'00Pm 31! 3'‘ uMw RMWC T°““|s vs 9:00am 3:00pm R’Noke 4:00pm hosts Track W&L lnv. All Day numbers «$44 Battlng average of senior designated hltter Rlchard Gar- land, who has led the Washington and Lee baseball team In Its nlne-game wlnnlng streak. Garland has hit two home runs and added nlne RBl's for the Generals this season. .29 Total number of points that slsters Kelly and Colleen Evans have comblned for to lead the Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team to a 4-1 start to Its season. Sophomore colleen Evans leads the Generals In goals scored, whlle senlor Kelly Evans leads the Generals In shot percentage. 9 consecutlve games won by the Washington and Lee baseball team. The Generals knocked off Mary Washing- ton on Sunday afternoon, 6-3, and are off to an 11-3 start to their season. They currently slt atop the standings In ODAC conference play. -box "Hopefully somebody will have some kind of magical healing period. We need to see a witch doctor or something.” —Edmonton‘s Jason Smith after a 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay. Already down eight players going into the game, the Oilers lost two more when defensemen Steve Staios (knee) and Jan Hejda (shoulder) left the game and did not return. ”I know she’s_ making a lot of money, but eventually, if you don ’t win, the money will go away. I think whoever is guiding her and whatever direction they're taking her, they need to give her a hug and let her be a little girl for a while and not make her grow up so quickly.” — Nancy Lopez about golfer Michelle Wie with eight different teams, from the AP Sophomore first baseman Andrew Henderson swings during the Generals’ game on Wednesday afternoon against Guilford. Henderson is currently ranked fifth on the team for batting average (.339) and is sixth in RBI’s (9). W&L baseball team 0/7 to a strong start and a nine—game win streak which has catapulted them into first place in the ODAC By Russ Weems STAFF WRITER Generals baseball extended its winning streak to nine games with six wins this week. Washing- ton and Lee played Mount Aloy- sius twice, Guilford once and Eastern Mennonite twice. But the weekend was capped off when the team beat Mary Washington in Fredericksburg Sunday. “So far we’ve been play- ing good baseball, and we’ve been swinging the bats well. We are making the most of the rou- tine plays, and we’ve had strong pitching,” said freshman Charles Davidson. The Generals opened the week with a sweep of Mount Aloysius. In the first game, the Mounties jumped out to a 5-0 lead. W&L was losing 6-3 going into the fifth when they scored an impres- sive eleven runs. The inning was capped off by a three-run shot by senior Ray Sweeney. The Gener- als added two more scores leaving the final 15-7. Leading the bats for the Generals was sophomore Ter- rence McKelvey, who went two for three with a double, W&L also dominated the second game against the Mounties, giving the Generals The team has gelled after our mediocre start, and every piece of the puzzle has fit in. TIM LIVINGSTON, lunlor an 8-0 victory. McKelvey went two for three again with a double and two RBI. Senior DH Richard Garland went three for three, and Sweeney went two for four. Right hander Davidson got his first ca- reer win in a six inning shutout ef- fort allowing only two hits. The winning streak extended to six with a 4-1 over Guilford. The game opened up quickly for the Generals with two solos shots from McKelvey and David Mill- er. In the fourth, W&L added their ‘final two runs aided by a triple by Sweeney. The Quakers scored a run in the eighth, but it was too little too late. The Generals came out on top, 4-1. Marcott recorded another win with six innings of scoreless baseball. Garland went three for four, and Sweeney went two for three. Overall, the Gen- erals had a good showing with strong pitching and active bats. In their final games of the week, W&L swept Eastern Men- nonite to push the streak to eight games. The Generals dominated, winning one by eight and one by nine. In the first game, W&L scored nine runs in the first three innings and never looked back. The final scored ended up 11-3. Junior Tim Livingston went two for four for the Generals adding three RBI. Garland went one for three with a solo HR. Junior Clay- ton Edwards had a solid day on Pittman honored All-American soccer player one of 5 8 fall athletes awarded NCAA By Jacob Geiger MANAGING canon After receiving plenty of rec- ognition last fall for his perfor- mance on the soccer field during the past four years, senior de- fender Scot Pittman is now being honored for his work on and off the field. Pittman was one of 58 NCAA fall athletes honored with a post-graduate scholarship worth $7,500 for part-time or full-time graduate work. The NCAA honors a different set of athletes each season. Pittman is the seventh Wash- ington and Lee athlete in five years to be honored. Pittman said his coach, Rolf Piranian, told him about the scholarship. Pittman had to submit recom- mendations from his coach and a teacher, forms explaining his vol- unteer work and campus leader- ship roles and a short essay about his post-graduation plans. As a student, Pittman has been on the honor roll three times and the Dean’s List four times. He is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, and he is a peer counselor. ’ Pittman will graduate from W&L with a degree in biology, but he hopes to eventually attend law school. The two subjects may seem unrelated, but Pittman says there is a connection. “I was really interested in biol- ogy coming out of high school,” he said. “I want to continue the biology background in law as a patent lawyer for a pharmaceuti- cal or genetics company.” Because the soccer season kept Pittman from preparing for the LSAT tests last fall, Pittman is taking a year off to study for the tests and then apply to law schools. During this fall, he hopes to work as the assistant soccer coach for his high school. “There are LSAT prep classes in Charlotte, where I’m from,” Pittman said, “so I’ll study and take the classes at night and then coach during the day.” Once the soccer season ends and his law school applications are submitted, Pittman said he is not sure what he’ll do. He does hope to travel abroad , Postgraduate Scholarship for academic and athletic excellence either this summer or next. On the field this fall, Pittman became the fifth Generals’ soc- cer player to earn All-American honors when he was named to the third team. He was also a first team all-ODAC selection. With Pittman leading the de- fense from his central defender spot, this year’s team started 8-0. That eight game winning streak was the program’s best start in history, and the team ended up finishing 12-3-2 with a 6-2-1 record in conference play. The defense notched 10 shutouts and allowed only nine goals in 17 games. Pittman started every game this year. During his career, he appeared in 64 games, starting 55 of them. , He said this year’s 8-0 start and the team’s trip to the ODAC finals when he was a freshman stand out as memorable moments. “Freshman year at the ODAC finals in Virginia Wesleyan was great because nobody expected us to get that far,” Pittman said. “And it was a lot of fun this year when we set the record this year for best start.” the mound, pitching six innings on his way to a W. The second game was much of the same. The Generals scored 14 runs in the first four innings. This deficit was too large for EMU to overcome, and the final score was 17-4. Second baseman Miller had a big performance; he went four for seven with two doubles and four RBI. Junior James Mad- den also had a multi-hit day with a double and two RBI‘s. John Parker pitched nearly seven innings and recorded six strike- outs in his win. Garland and Sweeney con- tinuted their successes Sunday against Mary Washington, each getting two hits. Davidson did well in his first start, but fresh- man righthander Jim Plantholt walked away with the save, the fourth of his college career. The Generals’ next three games are at home this weekend, including a double-header against defending ODAC champs Virgin- ia Wesleyan. Laxems’ record faflslxi teflsflnry Men confident despite 1-3 start to 2007 season By‘ Kat Greene EXECUTIVE EDITOR on’t be fooled by the men’s lacrosse team’s losing record. Despite its poor 1-3 show- ing so far this season, the team has yet to play a confer- ence game. Senior midfielder Jim Ryan said that the team has seen constant improve- ment since the season began on Feb. 24. “The record does not do our team justice,” Ryan said. He said that even though the team’s record isn’t great, it still has a very positive out- look. In the game on Saturday, the Generals blew a 5-4 lead See “LACROSSE” on page 8 Lefty ‘