OCR::/Vol_112/WLURG39_RTP_20080915/WLURG39_RTP_20080915_001.2.txt Audience flips! Golden Dragon Acrobats from China perform for a sold-out audience In Lenfest. ARTS & LIFE / page 5 WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY THE RING-TUM PHI. STUDENTS SINCE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 W&L sporting .. events to be ‘broadcast VOLUME CXII, NUMBER 2 BY THE STUDENTS AND FOR THE 1897 School agrees to contract with B2 Networks to stream games live on Internet By Wlll Dorrance SPORTS EDITOR Washington and Lee University has agreed to a multi-year contract with B2 Networks to stream live video and audio feeds of athletic contests over the Internet. The first broadcasted game of this school year was the volleyball game on Wednesday against Eastern Mennonite Uni- versity. Games will be available on the school’s web- site and on B2 Network’s streaming website (www.b2tv.com). The broadcast requires a high- speed Internet connection as well as a current version of Microsoft Windows Media Player. According to W&L Sports Information Di- rector Brian Laubscher, this process has been in the planning stages for about a year and a half. Laubscher said that the athletic department has been “thinking about it for a while but wanted to make sure we had the infrastructure set in place.” The department needed to secure the correct technological equipment, find camera operators, and network all the press boxes with Internet. To make the project more manageable, Laub- “B2 Networks is the industry leader in television-style broad- casting on the Internet We can use it not only for athletic events but also graduation, Mock'Convention, plays and other University events. ” I Brlan Laubscher, W&L Sports Informatlon Dlrector scher “pulled several departments. together.” The Office of Public Affairs and Communica- ‘ tions is providing the cameras for recording the games, journalism students will be the camera operators and the Office of University Develop- ment helped raise the necessary funds to kick off the project. While season packages are available, indi- vidual games will cost $7 with W&L and B2 Networks splitting the revenue evenly. W&L will use the money to pay camera operators and purchase better equipment in the future. Laubscher said that the athletic department will stream “a fair amount of games, but we don’t want to overextend ourselves.” Five football games, four men’s soccer games, four women’s soccer games, four field hockey games, and four volleyball matches will be broadcasted this fall. Laubscher didrecognize the possibility of add- ing more games to the schedule in the future. Last spring, the school conducted a successful one-game test of a men’s lacrosse game between W&L and Hampden-Syndney. Viewers of the live stream satisfactorily evaluated the service. W&L chose to partner with B2 Networks partly because of the flexibility that the com- pany provides. W&L has control of the airtime and can run commercials, messages, or notes to alumni groups during half-time or time-outs. Additionally, Laubscher noted, “We can use it not only for athletic events but also can stream graduation, Mock Convention, plays, and other University events.” Furtherrn_ore, the school also elected B2 Net- works because W&L only needs to send one feed of the games to B2 Networks, who will dis- See “B2 Networks” on page 3 On the main floor of Leyburn Library, a plywood wall partitions what used to be the lobby. LENORA NUNNLEY / Staff Photographer Leyhurn Library gets new look, facilities By John Henderson NEWS emron Leybum Libraiy’s main floor is being trans- formed from what some students felt was a shabby, poorly lit labyrinth of shelves and of- fices into a modern and welcoming work space. Aplywood wall partitions what used to be the ‘ lobby, guiding entrants away from the construc- tion area toward the stairs and elevators. On the other side of the wall, workers have gutted the, area where students once studied together,» ‘ accessed public computers and found reference materials. I The library’s technical services have been permanently moved to the first floor stacks, while the circulation desk was temporarily re- located in f1'ontofNo1then Auditorium. In their place, the renovated main floor will have more tables and armchairs, Carrels with power outlets, public computer stations, classrooms and an IT support desk. “The way people use libraries has changed,” “I think it will be a lot more comfortable as a place to work and as a place people will enjoy } lingering in. ’ Merrily Taylor, University Librarian said University Librarian Merrily Taylor. “We wanted to modernize the floor and make it more comfortable and more workable for people... I think it will be a lot more comfortable as a place to work and as a place people will enjoy linger- ing in.” I The library staff has been discussing reno- vating the main floor for the past four years in response to student complaints of low lighting, insufficient group study spaces and a lack of power outlets, among other things, Taylor said. , The library collected student feedback through surveys and a suggestions box. The, surveys garnered a variety of responses: some students felt the lack of natural light made the main floor a depressing place to work; others said the old carpets and used furniture looked g1"~1ngY- While the aging library has been on the Uni- versity’s renovation “short list” for some time, it has had to compete with other projects for funding, including Wilson Hall, Wilson Field, ‘see “Library” on page 2 Addressing rural poverty $90, 000 grant creates I 5 new internships in Arkansas By Katherlne Roberts STAFF WRITER The Shepherd Poverty Alliance recently received a $90,000 grant from Southern Financial Partners, a nonprofit organization that focuses on economic revitalization, to expand the alliance’s internship program in Phillips County, Ark. The grant will provide for 15 internships by 2010, according to Coordinator of Co-Cur- ricular Education Fran Elrod. The grant also introduces a part- nership between the Shepherd Alli- ance and the Delta Bridge Project, a community-driven initiative that funnels money into non-profit agen- cies that help stimulate the local economy, Elrod said. The] Mississippi Delta region, over an hour’s drive from Memphis, Tenn., has suffered economically since cotton and other forms of agri- culture left the area, Elrod said. The county seat, Helena, is one of the poorest cities in America with a me- dian income of $19,896 in 2000 ac- cording to the U.S. Census Bureau. Junior James Dick, who partici- pated in the 8-week internship this summer, said the level of poverty in the Delta region is similar to that of a third-world country. “It is not a huge overstatement,” he said. W&L students in the Shepherd “I wanted to go to a. place that would stretch my ideas of...what it means to be happy and content,” Dick said. Dick worked at the Phillips Coun- ty Boys & Girls Club, playing games “I wanted to go to a place that would stretch my ideas of what it means to be happy and con- tent. ” Alliance began working in Phillips County four years ago, following encouragement from active W&L alumni in Arkansas. Last year, six interns went to work with local or- ganizations. To appreciate what working pov- erty means in the area, the interns lived on $11 a day. That means “a lot of peanut butter, honey and ba- nana sandwiches,” said junior James Dick, who completed an internship in Phillips County last summer. such as ping-pong, pool and kickball with local children. This gave them a place to go during the day while their parents worked. One of the biggest indicators of poverty in the region was a lack of education, Dick said. While the children had basic necessities like clothes and shoes, they did not know about dental hygiene or healthy food choices. As part of his internship, Dick ran a “Cavity-Free Zone” at the club where children learned about dental health by cutting holes in an apple and filling up its “cavities.” He said that many kids had fillings. Junior Megan Steinhardt ran a summer day camp for kids aged six to 14 that focused on nutrition and physical activity. One component of the program was introducing kids to foods such as broccoli, celery and blueber- ries, which many of them had never eaten. “These are things we take for granted,” said Steinhardt. The philosophy of the organiza- tion was that change could be im- plemented by teaching the children better eating habits, Steinhardt ex- plained. Steinhardt said she was most struck by the “cycle of poverty.” Most members of the community are in the fifth, sixth or seventh genera- tion of their families to live in Phil- lips County. “It was almost like they were stuck in the town,” she said. See “Poverty” on page 3 OCR::/Vol_112/WLURG39_RTP_20080915/WLURG39_RTP_20080915_002.2.txt 0 THE RING-TUM PHI UNIVERSITY UBRARY WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY LEXINGTON, VA 24450 SW26 Qllflfi“ M 0 N DAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 W&L students get the Vote out Student political organizations offer T-shirts and advice on voter registration By Anne Vesoulls STAFF wmrsn The College Democrats and Republicans at Washington and Lee are developing different techniques to get the word out on student voting both locallyand nationally for the November 4 Presidential Election. Erika Rost, co-chair of the College Republicans, and other members of the club have been working on coordinating events to inform the public, includ- ing a T-shirt sale at the Parents’ Weekend football game to pro- mote Senator McCain and other Republican candidates in the upcoming election. The club will also distribute buttons and bum- per stickers to promote the Mc- Cain-'Palin Campaign. I Likewise, the College.Demo— crats are promoting voter regis- tration across campus. “We are helping to register students to vote in Virginia and , also campaigning in and around Lexington by phone bank- ing and canvassing for Barack Obama, Mark Warner, and Sam Rasoul” said Rebecca Guyrm, co-chair of the College Demo- crats. The College Democrats are putting a heavy emphasis on get- ting students to vote because of the high degree to which college students can affect the election’s outcome both at the polls and at voting promotion events. “We believe that students will play an important role in the election with our votes _and the potential votes of the citi- zens of Rockbridge County that we can achieve by working in the community. Also, with more students across the country forming groups such as Students for Barack Obama, activism is growing on campuses and could produce a significant student turnout on campuses" across the country,” Guynn said. “I’m excited to be a part of such a groundbreaking election and can’t wait to get more in- volved in the political scene on the Washington and Lee campus during my time here,” said first- year Keturah Nichols. A Library continued from page 1 Holekamp Hall and Newcomb Hall. “There just wasn’t enough money to do the whole building,” Taylor said. The University compromised, allowing the main floor renova- tion to go ahead for a mere $2.5 million while the lower floors would stay as they are with the exception of the new technical services oflice on the first floor. In April, architects from SFCS, Inc. presented their plans for a physical and thematic redesign of the main floor. The plans called for obstructive walls to be taken down, the ceiling to be raised and worn fumiture and carpeting to be replaced with modern designs and styles. The renovation is intended to create public, collaborative spac- es toward the front of the build- ing and quieter study areas in the back. The open plan will allow the circulation desk, renamed the “In- formation Desk,” to be relocated to the center of the room. The Information Desk will serve as a “one-stop shop’-’ for library users’ needs, according to SFCS plans. On the west side facing the Commons, a second entrance will provide a convenient access point to the most public part of the library, where couches and armchairs, periodical display racks and a small cafe’ with a cof- fee station and vending machines will provide an alternative to the Commons living room. Two classrooms, four study rooms, research and IT services will line the back and sides of the library. Rows of reference mate- rials, arrnchairs and an abundance of group study tables will be nest- ed in the middle. To the left of the main entrance, an art exhibit will welcome visitors and reinforce the modern, chic feel that the ar- chitects hope to cultivate. Construction on the main floor began in June shortly after the end of the school year. The renova- tion is scheduled to be finished sometime in January 2009. Tay- lor said construction is proceed- ing at a very fast pace. Taylor said she has not heard a single objection to the renova- tions from students or faculty. Sophomore Jamie Kim was one of the students asked by library staff how the library could be im- proved. Kim suggested brighter lights and a display rack for vid- eos and DVDs, which were inac- cessible prior to the renovation. While Kim is not a “regular” in the library, she does plan to in- crease her use of the main floor when it is finished. “It should be a definite plus,” she said. “I’ll have to see how it’s going to be when it’s all finished, but I’m excited.” Brent Meyers, a junior, said the redesign of the main floor would be an improvement but not a permanent fix of what many stu- dents consider to be an outdated, unattractive building. “I never thought it was great architecture,” Meyers said. “I. think as a temporary measure it’s going to be a good thing. . .I think what’s needed is to tear it down and start from scratch.” A total reconstruction of the library is still far off, according to Taylor. The building, which was opened in 1979, is still relatively young by architectural measures and is likely to remain in use for decades unless a large donation allows for its replacement. Not all opinions swing away\ from the block and brick build- ing, however. Sam Shore, an exchange stu- dent from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, feels that while the library may be archi- tecturally anachronistic, it is functional. Shore can relate—at his home university, a thoroughly modern library similar to Leybum is surrounded by 15th century buildings. “Not every building is going to be aesthetically nice,” Shore said. “You go to the library for what’s on the inside.” All W&L students who are residents of the United States and are over the age of 18 are quali- fied to vote" in the Nov. 4 elec- tion. Students living out of state will need to register through their local county registrar’s office to receive an absentee ballot. “I -think that many students first complete an Absentee Voter Request Application, found ei- ther on the state registrar’s web- site or sent to them via request by the student. Students are required to fill out the request form and return it to their specific board of elections prior to receiving the actual ballot. “While the process of getting my absentee ballot was tedious, I am going to vote to make a change for my future I want to do every- thing I can to make a difference. ” All Longobardo, flrst-year I take advantage of the absentee ballot and we are encouraging students to apply for absentee ballots if they have not done so already,” Guynn said. The guidelines vary subtly from state to state but in the cas- es of Maryland, Texas, New Jer- sey, and New York, W&L’s most represented states, students must Research Rein >: 3~Y!X'< ms '5 751 C5! ; Two to three weeks prior to the general election date, stu- dents will receive the ballot to be returned to their local board of elections via USPS or fax prior to the polls closing on Election Day. Even students who reside in Virginia must fill out an absentee ballot if they cannot make it to the polls in their specific precinct LENORA NUNNLEY/ Staff Photographer Clockwise from top: the research desk at its temporary location on the first floor; a self check- out station reduces circulation desk traffic; a sign directs library users away from construction areas. on Election Day. “Even though I live in Vir- ginia, I have to vote via absentee because I’m not going to be near my precinct on Election Day,” said first-year, Roanoke native Megan Smith. “It’s pretty inconvenient, though. Considering I live 45 minutes away. It would be a lot easier to drive there and back, but my classes interfere.” Many students are first time voters. There are special require- ments for those students. If a student is a first time Voter from Illinois or Michigan, he is not el- igible to vote via absentee ballot. Students voting for the first time from Tennessee are only eligible to vote via absentee ballot if they are registered as permanent ab- sentee ballot voters. The states of North Carolina, Connecticut, and Nevada require first-time absentee ballot voters to submit a copy of a photo ID along with their ballot. The majority of states have an open policy for absentee ballots, but there are a few exceptions. elfcheck-Out The states of Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missis- sippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ne- - vada, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Wis- consin require a/notarized signa- ture or a witness signature prior to sending in the absentee ballot, certifying that the voter is indeed out of state and unable to attend the general polling election. The state of Maryland requires ab- sentee ballot voters to sign an oath certifying that he/she will not be in the state or in a posi- tion to vote at the general polling election. “While the process of getting my absentee ballot was tedious, I am going to vote to make a change for my future. I feel as though my opinions are not well represented here, so I want to do everything I can to make a dif- ference,” said first year Ali Lon- gobardo. ~ ' station OCR::/Vol_112/WLURG39_RTP_20080915/WLURG39_RTP_20080915_003.2.txt 3 ° THE RING-TUM PHI M 0 N DAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 W&L professor challenges Virginia lottery Claims the lottery “knowingly and deliberately ” provided By Patrick Scully STA FF WRITER A recent lawsuit against the Virginia Lottery has put the local and national spotlight on a member of the Washing- ton and Lee community. Professor Scott Hoover filed a law- suit after questioning whether the Vir- ginia Lottery has been entirely honest in » its gaming practices. In early August 2007, Hoover walked into the Stop—ln on South Main Street and bought a “Beginners Luck” scratch- off ticket. Hoover, not a regular buyer of lottery tickets, was counting on having more than luck on his side. A fellow professor had recently in- formed Hoover of a “very good invest- ment” opportunity in lottery tickets. According to the lottery’s website, ap- proximately half of the grand prizes still remained unclaimed despite the fact that over 90 percent of the scratch-off tickets had already been sold. The professors calculated that this statistical anomaly made each ticket, retailing at $5, worth about $7 each. Poverty continued from page 1 Being a professor of Applied Business Statistics, Investments and “Puzzles and Critical Thought”, Hoover instantly rec- ognized a potential for profit. He was not surprised when his first few tickets came up empty. But af- ter buying tickets at several locations able to prove that in fact there was pre- cisely zero chance to win because the grand prize winners had already been claimed.” Hoover felt this to be a clear violation of the contract between the lot- tery and its participants, which claims that each ticket has a chance to win the “After an extensive statistical analysis and filing a series of Freedom of Information Act requests, we were able to prove that in fact there was precisely Zero 1 chance to win. ’ Scott Hoover, Lawrence Prof. of Business Administration around the state with little to show for it, Hoover began to question the con- sistency of the lottery’s data. “The data was simply wrong or the prizes were not being distributed randomly,” he said. “After an extensive statistical analysis and filing a series of Freedom of Information Act requests, we were grand prize. “A bigger issue to me was that the Lottery had knowingly and deliberately posted false data on its website to dis- guise the fact that no grand prizes were available,” Hoover said. I He hired several attorneys, some of whom are alumni of the W&L Law School “We went with W&L attorneys be- cause they came highly recommended and because we presumed they would be men of honor and integrity,” he said. Hoover’s attorneys presented their case to the office of the Virginia At- tomey General. Hoover said he merely wished to remedy the situation and make the terms of the lottery more clear to its participants. When lottery officials failed to act, Hoover and his attorneys decided to make the then private dispute a fully publicized affair. They filed a class-action lawsuit against the Virginia Lottery hoping to ensure that information about available prizes is clearly presented to partici- pants in future scratch-off games and to compel the lottery to return the estimat- ed $84.7 million dollars it had collected under allegedly false pretences. Hoover maintains that he is not pur- suing this case for financial gain other than a refund of his ticket purchases. “My stake in this is just over $100,” he said. “My purpose is simply the pur- false information suit of integrity in govemment.” Hoover’s case has already caught the attention of the public in Virginia and around the country. Segments about the lawsuit have appeared on local radio stations and newspapers, “Good Morning America,” Washingtopost.com and even on the CNN and Fox news networks. Hoover also recently taped an episode of the Dr. Phil show which is scheduled to air on September 25 featuring his and two other cases. For now, the case remains unre- solved. The Virginia Lottery still up- holds the integrity of its contests and no court date has been set. Hoover feels he has accomplished his goal of bringing this issue into the public eye and setting up a dialogue for future reform. “We still hope that the Lottery will do the right thing, in which case a lawsuit will not be necessary,” he said. “A lot of them hadn’t been out of the state of Arkansas. . .They didn’t have the opportunity to.” (K t was almost like they were stuck in the town. A lot of them hadn’t been out of the } state of Arkansas. ’ Megan Steinhardt, Shepherd intern Steinhardt said the weak job market pre- vented upward mobility in the community. Low B2 Networks continued from page 1 -tribute the many feeds to the viewers; other- wise, if W&L had to transmit all the feeds to the games’ viewers, the school’s network would slow down. According to the company’s website, “B2 Networks is the industry leader in television-style broadcasting on the Internet.” Laubsher stated that B2 Networks hosts athletic events of “a smat- tering of Division I, ll, and III schools.” The athletic department found the need to broadcast athletic contests over the lntemet be- Mon., Sept. 15,2008 Tues., Sept. 16,2008 7 - 10 p.m. Performance Dates Nov. 13, 14, 15, 16,2008 theater.wlu.edu W&L THeaTeR education rates among the adults furthered the problem, she said, because workers were often not qualified enough to work elsewhere or attain higher-paying jobs. Yet, in spite of their poverty, the kids still had fun, Dick said. “They weren’t stuck there feeling sorry for themselves. They were able to go outside and play basketball,” he said. With the money from the new grant, the Shepherd Alliance will place interns in more or- ganizations, including working with adult edu- cation programs at a local community college. “The students really bond and develop long- lasting friendships,” Elrod said, "not only with themselves but with the community." 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PLAYITAGAIN, SAM Johnson Theatre / Lenfest Hall feedback,” he added. Vfi . Clvorrrons FOR.‘ STUDENTSHOWCASE zoos with to Wed., Sept. 17, 2008 Thurs, Sept. 18, 2008 7 - 10 p.m. Johnson Theatre / Lenfest Hall Performance Dates Oct. 17 & 18,2008 For more information. Contact mcelhannonc@ wlu.edu fififiii AUDITIONS for: W&L REPERTORY DANCE -COMPANY Tues., Sept. 16,2008 4:40 - 6:30 p.m. Keller Theatre Lenfest Hall For more information, contact daviesj @ wlu.edu wet REPERTORY DANCE COMPANY OCR::/Vol_112/WLURG39_RTP_20080915/WLURG39_RTP_20080915_004.2.txt THE RING-TUM PHI ' 4 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 opinions | POliticizingAmerican dreams ‘American dreams ’ don ’t just belong toone party; Obama should knowbetter By Abel Delgado COLU M NIST Democrats have long claimed, sometimes rightfully, that Re- publicans use the War on Terror as a way to scare voters into vot- ing Republican. Fair or not, Republicans have argued that Democrats have been soft on America’s enemies since the Carter administration. Republican attacks On the » patriotism of veterans like John Kerry and Max Cleland have not only been unfair, they have been shameful. But now the Democrats have found a way to return the favor with an even more shameful at- tack. By saying that “under eight years of Bush and McCain, the American dream is slip- ping away,” Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden didn’t just insinutate that Repub- licans were weak on America’s biggest enemies. By warning that the “reckon- ing is now,” and that this elec- tion “may be our last chance to reclaim the America we love, to restore America’s soul,” Biden insinuated Republicans them- selves were the enemy. According to the rhetoric of Obama’s running mate, Repub- licans are the biggest threat to a ing, someone should have let my grandfather know. He spent nearly a decade as a political prisoner in his home land of Cuba. But now, after nearly three de- Now imagine how many American dreams have come true this year. And that’s just one year - America’s been in the business of making American Dreams Barack Obama is story could be called the embodiment of the Ameri- can Dream. It often has been, in fact. But so could John McCain is life story. And that is just the thing about the American dream — no one party of politican owns it...n0 party has a monopoly On securing the American dream. dying American Dream. And that’s not even counting what Obama’s campaign surro- gates and the attack dogs from the Democratic Convention have to say. Democrats are using the American Dream the same way they accused Republicans of.us- ing American Security during past elections. They are fear—mongering for votes. If the American Dream is dy- cades of freedom in his adopted country -- America -- he recently became an American citizen. ' Joining him were over 2,000 new Americans from over 100 different countries, all with dis- tinctly American dreams. This was just one day in one city. Imagine how many Ameri- can Dreams came true across the country that day. Imagine how many American dreams came true that week. happen for over 232 years now. NO one who knows and re- spects the American Dream will tell you we need a politician to save it. Any politician who promotes himself as the savior of the American Dream obviously has no respect for its resiliency. The American Dream does not need Barack Obama. Electing him or John McCain will not restore America’s soul. Because America does not need a savior. It needs a President. Washington is broken, not America. America will remain unbro- ken as long as we have millions of people seeking their Own ver- sions of the American Dream here. The American Dream I know will continue to endure regard- less of who gets elected in No- vember. John McCain or Barack Obama - it wOn’t matter for the American Dream. To claim otherwise is shame- ful. Of course, Barack Obama’s story could be called the embodi- ment of the American Dream. It often has been, in fact. But so could John McCain’s life story. And that’s just the thing about the American dream - no one party or politician owns it. No party has a monopoly on securing America and no party has a monopoly on securing the American Dream. The American Dream I know is about educational opportuni- ties, not across the board entitle- ment programs. It’s about a government small enough to get out of your way, not big enough to be your only obstacle. It’s about individual ingenu- ity, not government intervention. I have always believed in the American Dream just like my grandfather taught me. We believe the American Dream is a product of the Ameri- can People, not of the American government. This is part of the reason why my grandfather and I are voting in our first presidential election for a person and not a party. This is why I am voting for a person who has not only lived the American Dream,,I am vot- ing for a person who understands the American Dream. I am voting for the person who actually does “get it.” uneau, not “Juno” There 3 nothing special about Bristol Palin is baby By Ben Absher COLUMNIST Even with the billions of dollars poured into sexual ab- stinence education every year, sex before marriage still hap- pens. Often with the help of al- cohol, young men and women can get caught up in the heat of the moment and the ability to make smart decisions disap- pears. but not one that is implausibly rare. As college students not much older than Bristol her- self, we can sympathize with her predicament. We’ve all probably known a few pregnant teenagers. This is not exclusively the stuff of Hollywood tabloids. And like the other thou- sands and thousands of preg- nant teenage girls in America, Bristol Palin made a decision and now she has to live with old who made choices that got her pregnant, however you feel about those choices. They are different individ- uals capable of making their own decisions. Think of it like this: how many of your parents taught you not to drink underage, smoke, or have sex before marriage? Most of us have heard these values preached at length since grade school. However, despite our par- NO matter how you feel about McCain 3 pick, it is still a shame that media outlets are tearing apart the values of the Republican Party by keeping Bristol Palin is pregnancy in the news... Taking advantage of a pregnant, unwed I 7-year-old is low—class... Girls get pregnant. The issue of teen preg- nancy is not one to be taken lightly, of course, but worse, it is often overlooked as a major problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- vention (CDC), teen pregnan- cies rose between 2005. and 2006 for the first time since 1991, with 435,427 births in 2006 to mothers aged 15 — 19 years. With that number so high, what makes the pregnancy of Bristol Palin - Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin’s unwed 17 year- Old daughter - any more impor- tant than the other 435,426? Nothing. . Bristol Palin isn’t too far from being an average teen- aged girl in an average family. Yes, her “Juno” oriented lifestyle has /put her in a situ- ation that is less than ideal, the consequences of that deci- sion. Those consequences in- volve the burden Of taking care of a child without a solid financial backing, the diffi- culty of figuring out how to attend college to further her education, and isolation from her non-parent friends. These consequences are understandable and unavoid- able. She, her child’s father, and even her family all have to live with her decision’s conse- quences. However, one consequence of her choice she should not have to face is the criticism of her 44 year-old mother, the Republican Vice Presidential nominee. Let us be clear on this point. Sarah Palin is not her daughter Bristol. Sarah Palin isn’t a 17 year ents’ attempts to instill these ideals in us, how many of us do participate in at least one Of these activities? When you consider things in that light you can under- stand how little connection there is between Bristol’s ac- tions and her mother’s conser- vative views and values. Does Bristol Palin’s preg- nancy have an effect on the McCain-Palin campaign? Un- fortunately, yes. Sen. McCain took a bold step by announcing Palin as his running mate. The maverick Republican realized that he does not have the rhetoric or showmanship to appeal’ to the people that Sen. Obama does. He chose the candidate who would best help him fill those voids. He chose Palin to help lev- el the ground between people and politics—tO de-idolize the political persona. This was also an attempt to draw Hillary supporters away from Obama. "I he irony is his decision to go for broke and select Palin as his running mate may have further alienated many femi- nists and pro-choice moder- ates who were teetering on the political fence. But no matter how you feel about McCain’s pick, it is still a shame that mediaoutlets are tearing apart the values of the Republican Party by keeping Bristol Palin’s pregnancy in the news. Any attempt to exploit Sar- ah Palin’s daughter should be considered low-class and dis- respectful. Taking advantage of a pregnant, unwed 17 year is low-class and disrespectful, regardless of your political leanings. I You may Or may not have the same views as the GOP, but we are all human, and as humans we deserve respect re- gardless of our opinions. Barack Obama’ jumped on this train, stating that “people’s families are off limits, and people’s children are especially off limits. This shouldn’t be part of our poli- 75 CVCII tics. Conservative or liberal, we should all follow Barack’s ad- vice, at least on this issue. It’s time to leave Bristol Palin alone. .. WASHINGTON AND LEE Um/Epsnv ............................................................... .. E RING—TUM PHI. MANAGING EDITOR NEWS EDITOR OPINIONS EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR ARTS & LIFE EDITOR COPY EDITORS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS DESIGN EDITOR ASSISTANT DESIGNER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER BUSINESS MANAGER DISTRIBUTION MNGR. 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. 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The gallery is open to all members of the Washington and Lee com- munity as well as the residents of Lexington and Rockbridge coun- ty from 8:30 until 5:00 p.m. The exhibit features oil paint- ings on‘ both linen and canvas. There are eight pieces for sale, and two that were obtained from private collectors. Surprisingly, merely eight days after the ex- hibit opened, the first painting, “Roger in Rocking Chair” was already sold. ’ Karpowitz’s work depicts honest yet aggressive subjects. She chose to portray these sen- timents through her technical skills regarding light and color. “My work is about character study. My method develops through continual pursuit of ways to make color, light, space and gesture generate dramatic tension, tell stories, and pose provocative questions about the person I’m painting,” Karpowitz wrote in her statement. , The artist portrayed her ex- pository style in “Marjorie,” a portrait of a middle-aged wom- an. The stark and serious expres- sion of the figure, demonstrated by the use of shading and the subject’s facial expression, told viewers the story that the subject The Lenfest Center for the Arts kicked off its performance season Thursday night with a visit from the Golden Dragon Acrobats. This unique performance was a mixture of contor- tionism and rhythmic gymnastics, complete with awe-inspir- ing stunts. 0 Each of the 415 seats in Keller Theatre was filled for the 8:00 p.m. performance, and a waiting list for tickets began weeks ago. Members of both the University and the sur- rounding community were in attendance. Washington and Lee professors and students, along with Rockbridge area residents, children of all ages were in attendance. The Chinese performing troupe is critically-acclaimed. It has toured all over the world and has earned a number of awards following a stint on Broadway. The Golden Acrobats were then received with a standing ovation in Lexington. Chinese acrobatics dates back to the Xia Dynasty, over 4,000 years ago. Centuries later, acrobatics became a popular form of entertainmentfor Chinese emperors. Everyday items such as plates and jars were common in these routines. The Golden Dragon performers acknowledge this rich his- tory of Chinese acrobatics by juggling common items such as volleyballs, parasols, tables, and large painted pots with their feet. Dressed in colorful, ornate costumes, the troupe danced and perfomied for nearly two hours to Asian-inspired and new—age music. Performers showed a combination of poise and mind-blow- ing strength scene after scene. They made it all look effortless. “I almost had a heart attack,” said sophomore Hannah Kollef after the performance. “I thought it would be flips and stuff. I did not expect that,” she said, referring to the acrobat who bal- anced on one hand atop a ‘30-foot stack of chairs just feet away from the crowd. During another act, women twirled six to eight plates on long rods while they danced to music. At the same time, gymnasts bent their bodies over double into symmetrical formations. A ballerina even did pointe workon the outstretched arm of her male counterpart. Audible “oohs” and “aahs” were heard throughout the the- ater in response to feats truly indescribable and best viewed first-hand. Junior Tim Kirby saw the troupe perform on a trip to New York City. “I thought it would be a circus act,” he said. “Seeing it live, you feel the energy; you see it is taxing on their bodies. The amount of work they must put in is unimaginable.” Work of this caliber was seen from the Chinese in the re- cent Olympic Games in Beijing. The Chinese Olympic team medaled in synchronized group events such as synchronized divingfgyinnastics, and trampoline. Professor Joan O’Mara, a member of the East Asian Studies Program, was reminded of the Olympics when she took both of her classes to the act. She believes in the importance of teach- ing Asian studies to broaden ‘students’ horizons beyond Western culture. “China is on the scene internationally It’s important for stu- dents to get out of this Euro-centric world mindset,” she said. O’Mara emphasized that ancient China provided things to the world, likejpaper and the printing press, that many people are unaware of. Box office volunteer Linda Cummings said she expects many other Lenfest events to sell out this year, including performances by the Russian National Ballet as well as “Footloose” and “The Secret Garden.” The Golden Dragon Acrobats will be touring all over the country through December. Their full tour schedule along with video performances can be accessed on their website, www.gol- dendragonacrobatscom. KEVIN REMINGTON / for W&L Top: Golden Dragon Acrobats perform a routine with traditional silk fans , Left: Acrobats demonstrate flexibility and strength ALLISON CHOPIN / Managing Editor Top: Artist chooses subjects that demonstrate an honest aggression Left: Karpowitz uses the nude to inspire reflection on the part of the viewer Gallery features artist Tania Karpowitz has survived a life of hardship. In “Christina,” a portrait of a pondering young woman, pro- jected a feeling of intimacy, a In “Reflection,” two nude models pose with an armchair. The standing model, whose front side would be hidden from the “My work is about character study...I strive to create studies of individuals that are also vivid meditaitons on themes such as reflec- tion, transformation and creativity Tania Karpowitz, artist characteristic that Karpowitz strives for in her work. Karpow- itz tries “to establish a sense of confidence in the studio, of trust and mutual intimacy,” as stated in her statement. viewers, is reflected off of a mir- ror. The reflection of the front side of the woman reveals her wholly and completely. Karpowitz has been working with nude models for several years and believes that “nude bodies gesture more easily than clothed bodies toward the realm of abstract meaning,” as Karpow- itz said in her statement. “With the nude, I strive to create studies of individuals that are also vivid meditations on themes such as reflection, transformation, and creativity.” Karpowitz successfully de- picted mirror-imagery in “Reflec- , tion,” where the nude woman’s entire form was both directly and indirectly, through the reflection, revealed to viewers. Currently residing in Alex- andria, Va. with her husband, author Andrew Wingfield, Kar- powitz was born in Philadelphia, receiving her B.F.A. at Boston University and her M.F.A. at In- diana University. Karpowitz has been teaching at the Art League School since 1996 after previously teaching at Washington Studio School in Washington, D.C. from 1996- 2001. Her work has been displayed in various exhibitions in New York, Madrid, Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia and other cities. Her stay in Madrid lasted two years and was funded by a Fulbright grant. ‘ in Alexandria OCR::/Vol_112/WLURG39_RTP_20080915/WLURG39_RTP_20080915_006.2.txt MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 THE RING-TUM PHI - s arts&|ife Hollins professorfeatured at W&L ' Christine Carr is photographs displayed in the Williams School gallery By Victoria Taylor sun warren Washington and Lee has brought the work of yet an- other artist to our campus. The creations of photogra- pher Christine Carr will be on display for all to view in the Williams School. The works will be on display from 8:30 until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Fri- day. Carr’s' exhibit, entitled “Christine “Carr: Threshold and Portal,” will be in the gallery until January fifth. The color collection, “Threshold,” contains imag- es from an ongoing body of work that Carr said began in 2003 on a driving trip. In an introduction for the exhibition of this series of photographs, the William W. Parker Gal- lery said of Carr’s work, “Her dramatic images are not ma- nipulated by a computer, but rather by using long exposure times. Carr takes advantage of time, light and the environ- ment that she photographs to create ethereal landscapes. . . The subjects themselves are quite ordinary. Industrial landscapes, buildings and other structures were among them. Yet, Carr photographed them in an interesting and captivating manner.” The artist wished her audi- ence to actively participate in the viewing of “Threshold.” That is to say, Carr wanted to capture viewers in a different and innovative manner. “[The] key to the work is the idea of escapism- through process and imagination,” Carr said in an interview with Rockbridge Weekly. “While these images are documents of structures, my intention is for the work to move toward the imaginary or emotionally evocative.” Carr’s work also had a definite point of view. She expressed this through her technical choices.“With this work I am contemplating some possibilities in indus- trial and urban environments, in particular, non-descript ar- eas upon which the effects of composition, light and color become transformative.” The exhibition has two se- ries of photographs. Thresh- old was the first of these, but it is followed by the second half of the exhibition: Portal. According to Carr, “Por- tal,” the collection of black and white photography, ex- plores the idea of “intention- ally ambiguous” portal-areas of light. Like “Threshold,” “Portal” is more than just a collection of images. Through her unique use of tography. color and light, Carr creates She received her M.F.A in images that may be described Photography from the Tyler as supernatural. School of Art of Temple Uni- “I am interested in the idea versity in Elkins Park, Pa., of illusion itself- the implied and her B.F.A from Corcoran dimensionality of the created area of light: that it could be possible to physically, men- tally or emotionally travel in or through this space.” The photography exhibit seems to have been well re- ceived by the W&L commu- nity. In a place as heavily traf- ficked as the Williams School, the works are extremely ac- cessible to many students and faculty members. “I am very happy that the univer- sity thinks it important to bring contemporary art work into the academic buildings,” said junior Michael O’Brien. “These are great diversions for students who don’t often make it out to Wilson hall to visit the Staniar Gallery.” Carr is currently an Assis- tant Professor of Art at Hol- lins University in Roanoke where she teaches color, digi- tal, and black and white pho- College ofArt and Design in Washington D.C., where she graduated with honors. In 2006 Carr was granted TOP: “Thre5h0ld” eX' hibit displays indus- trial scenes. Right: Carr uses light in innovative man- ners. ALLISON CHOPIN / Managing editor the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship. One of her images was included in the 2005 edi- tion of the book Exploring Color Photography: From the Darkroom to the Digital Studio by Robert Hirsch. Nabors sponsors fair Service league hosts second annual community volunteer service fair By Jen Snyder STAFF WRITER The Nabors Service League is bringing the second annual Community Volunteer Fair to the Washington and Lee community. On Tuesday, September 16, from 11-2 students will be able to ex- plore about 13 organizations that provide service opportunities for W & L students. It is an event organized and run very much like the activities “Our goal is to make community service ac- cessible and rewarding for every interested in- dividual and to spread interest campus wide. Everyone is welcome to attend and "enjoy... ” Brooks Vardell, member of Nabors Servlce League fair. Each organization will have a table set up on Cannan Green. However, instead of the array of student clubs and groups, it in- cludes a number of service organi- zations. Some of the associations and programs that are going to be represented at the fair include the Rockbridge Area Occupational Center, Rockbridge County High School Tutors, the Youth Literacy Program, First Book, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Human- ity, the Campus Kitchens Project, English for Speakers of Other Languages, General Service, the Bonner Program, and the Literacy Campaign. With such a variety of clubs each student should be able to find a community service activ- ity that caters to their particular interests. In addition to the organizations, there will also be a performance by a student band. Food will also be provided. The Community Volunteer Fair will serve to show students the various ways in which they can get involved around cam- pus. “Our goal is to make communi- ty service accessible and rewarding for every interested individual and to spread interest campus-wide,” said Brooks Vardell, a member of the Nabors Service League. Ev- eryone is welcome to attend and enjoy the day’s celebration of ser- vice.” The Nabors Service League is a student-run community ser- vice organization containing over 500 students at W L. They are dedicated to spreading the spirit of service throughout campus. The Community Volunteer Fair is a great way to show their commit- ment to the community of W& L. It also is a great way for possible new members to find a service op- portunity right for them and join the mission of helping others. In addition to the Community Volunteer Fair, the Nabors Service League also sponsors other an- nual events consisting of Dream a Dream — Read A Book Literacy Program, Faces of Homelessness Panel, Midnight Runs, Thanksgiv- ing Food Drive, Books for Africa Drive, and Annual Hunger Clean- up. The Community Volunteer Fair is the Nabors Service League’s first event of the year. It is a great chance for everyone to take part in their efforts. They put a lot of work into the event and have im- proved the fair through their new ideas. The decision to have a stu- dent band perform at the fair was one of these new innovations. Matt Amling, a Greek Life co-chair, was able to find the band and bring them to campus for the Commu- nity Volunteer Fair. The Market- place has also helped make this event special. The staff is allowing to- go boxes in the dining hall so students will be able to bring their lunches to Cannan Green where they can listen to the band and ex- plore the service opportunities. Crosswo rd of the wee Be True to Your School Neville L. Fogarty ACROSS ‘ 2 l3 4 5 1. They help reset bones 6. Setting for "Salute Your Shorts" 10. 14. Mongolian desert Maui greeting 15. 16. Biology lab supply Arabian Peninsula country 17. Type of reaction in the lab 18. 19. 20. It's under a foot Dismal 1981 film "Mommy 22. Amend to sex? 24. 25. Furrow maker With 50-Across, its motto is "Non incautus futuri" 28. Son of Telamon 59 30. 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Roanoke pulled out a 2-1 victory against W&L in the final week of the regular season and then went on to defeat the Generals again in the ODAC semifinals, cutting short their successful 16-4 sea- son. “This rivalry didn’t really ex- ist for five or six years,” retum- ing Generals’ head coach Neil Cunningham said. “We always beat them, but then last year they stole two games from us in one week. I think it became more of a rivalry, especially for the returning players. They felt like they had a lot to prove.” The pressure was only in- tensified by preseason ODAC rankings that placed Roanoke in third, one spot ahead of W&L in fourth. The rankings turned out to be nothing more than a number though as W&L got its revenge and then some. Battling through the humid September heat, the Generals crushed the Maroons 4-1. After a shaky start that al- lowed Roanoke to score within the first 1:30 of play, the Gen- erals settled down and quickly took command of the field. First year midfielder Allie Espina from Gaithersburg, Maryland netted the General’s first goal of the game and her first goal of the season. “I was really excited,” Espina said. ‘‘It was definitely a goal of mine [to score].” The Generals quickly fol- lowed Espina’s goal with anoth- er from forward Kat Barnes from Charlotte, North Carolina, mak- ing the score 2-1. Barnes contin- ued her scoring streak, opening the second half with a second goal. Late in the game, Espina broke away from the defense for an open shot to give the Gener- als their final goal. Senior Anne Van Devender also contributed two assists to the victory. Cunningham said he was very pleased and excited about his first years’ performance. “They are all going to be very valuable assets to our team,” he said. ‘‘I think at one point we had at least seven of them on the field at the same time which is great. I think they can really contribute to our team.” In addition to the freshmen scorers, Cunningham also cited the play of senior Sara Foster- . Football beats Sewanee Team rebounds after last weeks loss for a win of 24-1 2 over Sewanee Tigers By Brlan Devlne STAFF WRITER Washington and Lee football, one week after being shut out in their season opener at Franklin and Marshall, rebounded on Saturday with a 24-12 victory over the Sewanee Tigers. The win should in- spire confidence in a Gen- erals team that desperate- ly needed it, having been limited to just 51 yards of total offense against the Diplomats under the wind “ and rain of Tropical Storm ‘ - Hanna. Leading the charge was senior tailback Stuart Sit- terson, whose 108 rushing yards and two touchdowns were the highlight for the Generals’ offense. Fresh- man quarterback Charlie Westfal was solid in his firstcollege start, gaining 92 yards on the ground as well as throwing for 69. The Tigers found it diffi- cult to stop Westfal, who showed signs of emerging as a true dual-threat quar- terback. Last season’s starter, junior R.J. Vamer, made only a brief appear- ance in the second half, throwing 2 passes for 24 yards after being roughed up in the season opener at F&M. Vamer is already number nine on W&L’s all-time career passing yards list, but he may have to compete for the start- ers’ job this season, based on Westfa1’s performance this weekend. Sophomore Patrick Rouse, who split time with Vamer at the end of last season, also appeared in the game, throwing an interception after victory was assured. The quarterback situ- ation aside, the game re- vealed certain strengths that the Generals will rely on the remainder of the season. With Westfal and Sitterson in the back- field, the Generals have a solid running game that Sewanee’s defense was largely unable to stop. By contrast, the Generals’ passing game was mostly absent from Saturday’s contest, as W&L never trailed in the game. West- fal was 5-for-ll with one interception, not a bad total considering last sea- son’s top receiving threat, two-time all-conference selection Jack Martin, has now graduated. Westfal’s top target on Saturday was junior receiver Ryan Welsh, who caught three passes for 39 yards. While the Generals’ offense moved smoothly upfield, the team’s de- fense played to its po- tential. Having lost key players from the “Blue Crush” defense of previ- ous years-‘ all-ODAC per- formers Bryant Fulk, Kyle, Luby and Mark Snoddy, to name just three- the Generals now rely on one of the most talented and experienced defensive lines in the conference. Seniors Tommy Matteo and Scott Russell anchor a line that held Sewanee’s ground attack to 137 yards and no touchdowns. The linebacker corps is also strong. Juniors Matt Cassilly and David Love and senior Brad McAllis- ter each had six tackles on the day. The Tigers, suffering their first loss of the sea- son, did not have the de- fensive might to stop the Generals’ two-pronged ground game. But their own offense moved the ball fairly well, amass- ing 198 passing yards and outgaining the Gen- erals overall. But the Ti- gers were unable to score touchdowns when they needed them most. Quar- terback Patrick Shelton threw a score with less than three minutes re- maining in the game but were unable to capitalize on their next possession. Given great field position on the W&L 46-yard line following Rouse’s inter- ception, the Tigers drove down the field, down by 12 points and needing two scores, but were stopped atithe one-yard line on the last play of the game when Shelton was tackled by Russell with one sec- ond left. Shelton had been unable to convert on third and fourth downs once his team went behind. Combined with his two interceptions and three sacks, this left the Tigers in a deep hole from which even their late efforts at heroics could not recover. Fresh off this victory, the Generals now have a week to prepare for South- ern Virginia University, in the opening football game at the newly renovated Wilson Field. It will be the first home night game in program history and also serves as the annual Hall of Fame game, where players of all sports from W&L’s past are inducted into the University’s ath- letic shrine. Reeves in the back on defense and juniors Maggie Sutherland and Roz Klann at midfield. “It was just a really good team performance all around after a shaky start,” Cunningham said. “We did a great job of fighting back.” That fighting back was vital for 2007 ODAC Player of the Year, Van Devender to whom the victory meant more than just a win. “It was really important to me to win this one, especially after losing two games back-to- back to [Roanoke] last year,” she said. “It was important to show them that we are not number four like the preseason rankings said. We needed to beat them and beat them badly to send a message to the rest of the league about how we’re going to play this season.” “We have such a young, new team. I am ready for a fresh start and I think this was the right way to begin.” The Generals will next face off against Ferrum in another home match on Wednesday, Sep- tember 17 at 4:30 p.m. careers@w|u.edu SEPTEMBER EVENTS ALL STUDENTS HVVITED. TNTERVIEWING SKILLS WORKSHOP Wednesday, September 17 Commons 345, 5:00 p.m. David Levinson ‘00 from Ernst & Young ALL ABOUT INTERVIEWING Thursday, September 18 Commons 345, 2:30 p.m. Jen Moore from Pricewaterlhouse Coopers call for individual appointments from 10-12 CAREERS IN THE - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Thursday, September 25 Commons 206 (Chavis), 5:00 p.m. VVASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY CAREER©SERVICES 458-8595 htlp:I/careers.wlu.edu OCR::/Vol_112/WLURG39_RTP_20080915/WLURG39_RTP_20080915_008.2.txt MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 sports 8 - THE RING-TUM PHI MON WED Tues Tlluns Flu Sllr vs. Football s°‘""°'" Virginia 7:30 mm. vs. "F19?! 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The Packers won the game 24-19. 0 The number of games started by New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel since high school before Sunday. At the University of Southern California, Cassel was back-up to Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart. He has been a back-up to Tom Brady in his three years with the NFL. After Tom Brady was injured for the season in Week 1, Cassel started yesterday against the New York Jets. “I will say that Donovan [McNabb] made me a better receiver in Philadelphia, but I think Dono- van would have a hard time admitting I made him a better quarterback.” Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens on his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and the team's quarterback Donovan McNabb from 2004 to 2005. The Cowboys host the Eagles tonight at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN’s Monday Night Football, courtesy of espn.com. ‘‘I am going back to professional cycling. I’m going to try to win an eighth Tour de France.” cyclist Lance Armstrong on his decision to end his four-year retirement to compete in five races in 2009, Including the Tour de France, courtesy of vanityfalr.com. W&L volleyball team continues streak RYAN ELSEY / Staff Photographer Generals ’volleyball team wins tournament last weekend, scores a win in straight sets over Randolph and Averett this week, and remains undefeated By Russ Weems STAFF WRITER The Washington and Lee volleyball team improved its undefeated record this weekend with home wins in straight sets over Randolph and Averett universities. Their record improves to 7-0 overall, the Generals’ best start since they began their season 9-0 in 2003. 5 _ They also improved to 2-0 in the ODAC with their win over Randolph. This isn’t surprising as the Generals are looking for their eighth straight ODAC title and were ranked first in the preseason coaches’ poll. The .. team returned including three All-ODAC First Team 1 selections from last year’s ODAC championship team. The Generals showed why they haven’t lost a game 2 yet with a dominating effort against ODAC foe over , 3-7 Randolph. They came out strong in the beginning 2 and _didn’t look back. They didn’t lose a set as they took the game 25-12, 25-14, 25-10. The team was led ’ by junior outside hitter Rachael Phillips with 11 kills tributed five kills. Senior right side Jessica Ulrich also had a big performance with in four kills and five digs. Junior setter Kristi Stevens contributed 16 assists. The game against 1-9 Averett was not much closer. The Generals won 25-20, 25-20, 25-12. Phillips, a re- cent ODAC Volleyball Player of the Week, again put in a double digit kill performance with 10. This is the fifth double—digit kill game in the Generals nine games this year and the 32nd of her career. Jessica Ulrich also had nine kills in the win. Sophomore middle blocker Louise Brooks set a career-high with eight kills. Kristi Stevens again led the team with 27 assists. The Generals are satisfied with their start but are try- ing to accomplish bigger things for the year. They are looking for an eighth straight ODAC championship and also looking to advance deep into the NCAA tourna- '1 ment. The Generals made it to the Sweet 16 in 2006 and lost in the first round last year. The teamreturns to action on Tuesday as it heads to Roanoke for an ODAC game at 6:30. The volleyball team won a tournament at W&L last weekend. Their current overall record is 7-0, a spectacular start for the season. and 10 kills. First year outside hitter Megan Daily con- -