OCR::/Vol_112/WLURG39_RTP_20090511/WLURG39_RTP_20090511_001.2.txt ARTS 8: LIFE / page 3 WASHINGTON ND LEE UNIVERSITY E RING-TUM PHI. MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009 BY THE sruneurs AND FOR THE sruneurs SINCE 1397 votumscxmwumaenzo Taking a snap at the outdoors Outing Club hosts W&L alum Harrison Shull, nature photographer By Eleanor Kennedy STAFF WRITER The Outing Club hosted Washington and Lee class of 1993 alum Harrison Shull last Wednes- day. Shull is one of the premier outdoor adven- ture photographers in the southeast United States. Shull presented a slideshow of approximately 150 images, telling stories of where and why he took the various pictures and how some of the images were created. Shull attended Washington and Lee from 1989 to 1993. While a student, Shull escaped the con- fines of Lexington to find climbing, hiking, raft- “I absolutely abhor standing on the ground and taking normal pictures. I am always looking for ways to change the perspective. ” Harrison Shull, W&L ‘93 alum ing and other outdoor activities throughout the neighboring areas. Upon graduation, Shull thought he would take a year or two off to be a climbing guide before at- tending grad school. But his grandmother bought him his first real camera for graduation and he “never made it to grad school.” He spent six years as a climbing guide before moving into the world of photography full-time. There are now over 175,000 images in Shull’s files. Shull now runs his own photography com- pany, Shull Photo. He spends most of his time traveling around the southeastern United States, trying to capture exciting images that advertisers and magazine writers might want to use in the fu- ture. Most of Shull’s work is stock images that a few different agencies distribute for him. For example, when a sporting magazine wanted to do a feature on camping on the Appalachian Trail, the producers simply looked through the hundred or so images that Shull has in stock of campers on the trail and chose one for their cover. Shull will sometimes do assignments for mag- azines but spends most of his time carrying his camera around while outside, looking for some- thing that might be useful. “I take my camera everywhere. You never know what you’re going to find,” Shull said. The shots in Shull’s slideshow ranged from pictures of Shull and his buddies rock climbing to two extremely talented mountain unicyclers, but they also captured the beauty of nature, such as in a shot of the sun’s beams beginning to peak through the clouds over North Carolina. When it comes to shots like those, Shull admits that some- times “it’s better to be lucky than good.” Shull’s show also had a great number of shots with his Labrador, since “nothing sells a picture like a dog.” Very few of the pictures in Shull’s show could be classified as “standard” or “boring” by any means. Shull is fascinated by capturing motion and often uses specialized zooms or attaches a camera to a moving bike or motorcycle in order to convey motion. In addition, it is not unusual to look at one of Shull’s photos and realize that the image was taken while hanging of a tree or a cliff or with the camera buried or hidden under water. “I absolutely abhor standing on the ground and taking normal pictures,” he said. “I am always looking for ways to change the perspective.” / By Allison Chopin MANAGING EDITOR Sexual assault, student govern- ment transparency and the definition of honor were among the primary issues discussed at probably the first-ever student body meeting last Monday, but students also brought up everything from voting proce- dures to Traveller and the speaking tradition. The meeting was called by EC president Eric Hoffman after over 100 students signed a petition last term. Seniors Anthony Ives and Re- gina Mills decided to start the peti- tion when they read about e-mails Hoffman had sent during his cam- \ paign for president. The meeting was held in the War- ner Center and lasted for two and a half hours. Not nearly enough people attend- ed the meeting to be able to make amendments to the White Book, but students still had the chance to ask questions to the EC. Suggestions were made for future elections to po- tentially change the White Book and Student Body Constitution. Hoffman gave an opening state- ment in which he offered an expla- nation of the e-mails that appeared in the Ring-tum Phi on March 30. He sent these e-mails shortly before the run-off election for EC president. He admitted he was careless and should have used different words. In defending his statement that the Student Bar Association (SBA) should receive more money from “No breach of the community s trust is too small to be ignored. That is our stand ” Erlc Hoffman, EC presldent the EC, Hoffman explained that the SBA is the student government or- ganization for the law school and is responsible for providing services to \ Students and EC examine concerns over sexual assualt, student government transparency, Traveller and honor law students as well as the rest of the university. As for his e-mail message stat- ing the EC should be filled with more law students, he said he never intended to suggest that undergradu- ates are not qualified, though he did say that law students are better schooled in procedure and looking at all sides of an issue. “Older age can bring more ma- turity,” he said. But he added, “I’ve always found the undergraduate members of the EC to be particularly thoughtful and mature.” He said he realizes that some students may not share these same See “Student Body" on page 2 O / Expanding to Roanoke W&L Law students gain experience in their career field By Anne Vesoulls STA F F W R IT E R It seems as though Oliver Hill’s legacy is already having an impact on how Washington and Lee law stu- dents and Roanoke area lawyers are helping the community. May 1 marked the official launch of the Washington and Lee Com- munity Law Center in Roanoke. The Law Center is located at the newly renovated childhood home of civil rights lawyer Oliver Hill. The open house brought in over 100 people to tour the facility, learn about its mission and hear a number of speakers. Among those present were Esther Vassar, president of the Oliver Hill Foundation; Roanoke Mayor David Bowers and W&L Law Dean Rodney Smolla. The home was made available to the Law Center by the Oliver Hill Foundation, an organization dedi- cated to carrying on Hill’s work in the field of civil rights. The Oliver Hill Foundation not only assists the community, but also strives to assist young lawyers to ob- tain public service experience and provides financial incentives and aid to young lawyers who would oth- erwise not be able to achieve their goals. The Community Center focuses “We have had lots of success...we are just seeing the beginning of the bubble. ” Mary Natkin, W&L Law asst. dean of cllnlcal education on helping the Roanoke community by providing legal assistance to its citizens. It has been providing pro bono—free—legal services to those in need in an attempt to assist the im- poverished. The center has been assisting the elderly since last fall with final docu- ments and other paperwork. “We are currently helping the elderly population of Roanoke with advanced medical directives, living wills and naming powers of attorney. We are also helping them to create wills,” said Howard Highland, W&L Law graduate and live-in center per- sonnel. Since January, two new types of assistance have become available: an ex-offender program and an im- migration program. There are currently two immigra- tion cases with which the center is assisting. The ex-offender program helps ex-felons to reinstate their voting rights. “There is a clause in Virginia law that disenfranchises convicted felons of the right to vote. In order to gain that right back, attorney assistance is helpful,” said Highland. Highland also said that this ex- offender program directly applies to Hill’s mission: civil rights. Oliver Hill was an attorney during the Civil Rights movement. He was one of the five lawyers to argue in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Educa- tion decision which declared school segregation illegal. A graduate of Howard University and Howard Law School, Hill received an honor- ary law degree from Washington and Lee in 2000. “Hill is truly an inspiration,” said Highland. As news of the center spreads, more and more people are seeking the assistance of the law students. “We have taken a few referrals and have six or seven clients al- ready,” said Mary Natkin, assistant dean for clinical education and pub- lic service at W&L Law. “We have had lots of success. . .we are just see- ing the beginning of the bubble.” Washington and Lee Law stu- dents will be working in conjunction with Roanoke lawyers to provide services to those in need. “It is the dream of the center to have lawyers and law students to work together to help the community in the Hill House,” said Highland. OCR::/Vol_112/WLURG39_RTP_20090511/WLURG39_RTP_20090511_002.2.txt " _'1S.'f[‘r’ LIBRARY ‘ ~ :: f 1:14.’ & LEE UMVERSITY I Ls.~;§{lGION.VA 2445” MAY 1 2 2008 2 - THE RING-TUM PHI MONDAY, MAY 11,2009 Answering the local tummy growls ‘ RARA, Campus Kitchens and W&L collaborate to fight against local hunger By Jessica Stralt STAFF WRITER Cheez—it boxes, cereal, canned food, oatmeal cream pies, maca- . roni and cheese, snacks, cookies, Past-A-Roni and seemingly nev- er—ending bags of potatoes fill the rooms of the Rockbridge Area Relief Association food pantry, overflowing into the halls. RARA is on the brink of run- ning out of space. And if the number of food-needy families and individuals in the area con- tinues to climb as the economy spirals downward, it’s only a matter of time. RARA, which opened in 1972, provides non-perishable food to local people in need. The food pantry is a tiny build- ing, and if you aren’t looking for RARA, you’ll probably drive right by without noticing. To create more storage space, a collaboration is underway bring together Washington and Lee University, RARA and Campus Kitchens, according to visiting education professor Don Dailey, who is involved with the project and W&L’s Shepherd Poverty Program. The project will include stu- dents and faculty predicting fu- ture needs and researching pos- sible ways to coordinate with food services in other commu- nities. The project also hopes to convene local leaders in a series of forums to raise awareness of the hunger issue. Volunteer Lynn McCoy mentioned the possibil- ity of a retired architect coming on board with the project to see if the interior of the building, which used to be the site of the Free Clinic, can be somehow re- designed to better suit RARA’s needs. The project is still in begin- ning stages, and right now the focus is on bringing different voices into the discussion. Dai- ley also mentioned the possibil- ity of integrating food services or setting up satellite food pantries in different locations as ways to alleviate the problem. The proj- ect presents an opportunity for collective problem solving in the community. Although RARA currently operates out of a small building, the pantry still manages to do big things. From 2005 to 2007, the number of food packages served remained stable, around 7,500 packages. In 2008, RARA experienced a 30 percent hike in demand, serving 10,956 food packages. RARA workers try to always have a one-month supply of food in their pantry, where they also store the food that volunteers de- liver monthly. “In a survey we conducted two years ago, hunger and food security were not seen as critical in the community,” said Dailey. “Since the economic downturn, tions that bring the local poverty issue to light. According to Mc- Coy, many people see Lexing- ton as an aflluent area and never know that these people are in this community. “It really opened my eyes,” said McCoy. “Stuff you see on “It really opened my eyes. Stuff you see on TV is hapenning right here, right now. ’ I hunger has emerged as a critical issue that is expanding beyond local capacity.” Professor Harlan Beckley, Director of W&L’s Shepherd Poverty Program, also attributes the problem to the economy, which has similarly affected the demand for other service needs in the area, such as Rockbridge Area Transportation Services programs and the Free Clinic. Lynn McCoy, a 56-year-old retired Lexington man, first vol- unteered at RARA when some friends from his church invited him to join their team. That was almost a year ago, and in that time McCoy has witnessed situa- TV is happening right here, right now.” He described one particular instance about a month ago. A man who couldn’t afford a car rode his bike seven miles from his home just to pick up a few bags of food. When he was hav- ing trouble balancing his bags on his bike, McCoy offered to drive him to his home. He recalled how the man, who had recently been laid off from his job as a truck driver, kept insisting that the situation was temporary, and that he felt guilty for needing the food. “That’s what we’re here for: to help until people get back on their feet,” said McCoy, with a kind, crinkly smile. The problem is all too com- mon, especially recently. Most people who come in to RARA are unemployed, but some have low-paying jobs, and others are simply unable to work. Accord- ing to McCoy, there have been many layoffs lately at local plants. However, among the eco- nomic struggles, there may be a silver lining. It seems that people are more generous in these tough times~$veryone keeps giving and helping. “The community is so sup- portive,” said McCoy. “If funds run low, people help.” Some also donate their time—— five to six volunteers come in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. to help hand out food, which comes from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, local food drives, churches, and individuals. RARA checks visitors every January and July to make sure they qualify to receive food, but according to McCoy, “most eas- ily qualify.” The amount of food they receive depends on the size of the family in need, and ev- eryone is allotted one visit per month. For now, there seems to be no end in sight for the recession. Beckley suggested several local and federal initiatives that would alleviate the increased need in Rockbridge county: public trans- portation in the area, increased money available for food stamps and universal health insurance. Yet, despite the state of the economy, McCoy, said there is always going to be a need in the area. And whether or not RARA relocates, renovates, or stays ex- actly the same, rest assured that enough people will always be there to lend a hand. “We serve a lot of people,” said McCoy. “The volunteers make it go.” Oil billionaire calls for alternatives T Boone Pickens speaks out for newer, cleaner energy resources for the nation By Dlandra Splcak NEWS EDITOR Oil billionaire and philanthro- pist T. Boone Pickens, an out- spoken advocate for alternative energy, spoke at Lee Chapel on Thursday, April 28. Washington and Lee’s Con- tact Committee sponsored his visit. As the founder and chairman of BP Capital Management, one of the nation’s most success- ful energy-oriented investment funds, the 80-year-old Pickens has garnered the reputation of the “Oracle of Oil” for his accurate predictions of oil and gas prices. His speech detailed how Americans can wean themselves from foreign oil and reign in abundant natural resources like natural gas. Armed with a white board and dry erase marker, Pick- ens drew pie charts accompanied by figures showing Americans’ use of foreign oil and other en- ergy resources. Drawing on his status as one Student Body continued from page 1 opinions. “If other EC members disagree with me, there are l0 other votes to do so,” he said. Hoffman also responded to the claim that he ran two dif- ferent campaigns in gaining the votes of undergraduates and law students, saying the EC has obli- gations to both sides of campus. “It’s not an ‘us versus them’ situ- ation,” he said. “I care about the university as a whole.” He then spoke about sexual assault in relation to the honor system, asserting that it is an act that goes against the communi- ty’s trust. But he emphasized that it is a sensitive issue that must be treated with care. He explained that the Student-Faculty Hearing Board (SF HB) was created by the EC for this purpose. Much of the subsequent dis- of the most influential business- men in history, Pickens compared American dependency on foreign oil to international dependency, citing a story of how the Chinese tried to tap into their natural gas reserves, only to find they had no lines from their fields. America, on the other hand, has many nat- ural gas fields which run from Appalachia to Texas, and even into Colorado, Wyoming and Alaska. In July 2008, Pickens put into action an ambitious and completely self-funded grass- roots campaign aimed at reduc- ing America’s dependence on imported oil. He has launched a national television ad cam- paign, and with personal appear- ances and his Web site, he argues that the nation’s dependence on foreign oil poses threats to the economy, the environment and national security. “I had the opportunity to talk to both of the presidential candi- dates before the election,” Picken cussion focused on sexual as- sault and the SFHB. Several stu- dents expressed concern that the function of the SFHB is confus- ing, or that sexual assault should be considered an honor violation and fall under the jurisdiction of the EC. Former EC president Rich Cleary said that the EC ’s proce- dure for honor investigations is not designed for the sensitive na- ture of sexual assault, while the SFHB can better dedicate itself to protecting these cases. Hoffman added that the SFHB allows faculty members to be involved in these cases, and it avoids the possibility of having a sexual assault case go to an open hearing, which could happen if the EC handled these cases. Also, the SFHB does not have a single-sanction policy for non-rape cases. Allison Gionta and Patrick Rowe, students on the SFHB, said. “Neither of the senators had any idea or clue about energy — if they had been given an en- ergy test, they both would have failed...But once I brought up my plan to them and spoke about reducing our dependency on for- eign oil, they both seemed very had become the new generation’s responsibility to join his “army.” He went on to explain to the au- dience members that by joining the Pickens plan, each and every one of the members had a duty to advocate alternative resources. Pickens focused mainly on “I see the need to cut down on foreign depen- dency. We need that now, and [natural gas] is the fastest way to get there. ’ J T. Boone Pickens, oll billionaire and philanthropist interested.” The Pickens Plan, which has more than a million supporters, calls for wind generation facili- ties to produce 20 percent of the nation’s electricity and for natu- ral gas to fuel vehicles. Throughout his speech, Pick- ens pushed home the idea that it stressed that protecting the ac- cusers and the accused in these cases is extremely important and that not every case can be han- dled in the same way. Gionta did admit, however, that not enough dialogue exists between the SFHB and other groups on cam- pus. The board is in the process of re-evaluating some of their procedures, she said. Several students who stood up to ask a question still asserted that they do not understand what the SFHB actually does. Some asked why sexual as- sault is not mentioned in the White Book, which details the honor system. Cleary said the White Book must be kept open- ended since the honor system can be redefined by later generations of students. He also said it is im- portant to distinguish between the White Book and the Student Handbook, which includes more far-reaching aspects of student reigning in the uses of natural gas, although he has become well known for advocating wind energy. When confronted about why he pushed natural gas so much, Pickens responded that “while wind energy is mainly my focus, I see the need to cut down on foreign dependency. We need life. Senior Chris Martin asked if the single-sanction policy should perhaps be reconsidered for the entire honor system. Hoffinan said he is commit- ted to this policy, believing it makes the university’s system one of the most successful honor systems in the country. “No breach of the commu- nity’s trust is too small to be ignored,” he said. “That’s our stand.” Jordan Wilson, Class of 2011 EC representative, said he is not opposed to a student body vote on the single-sanction policy, but the other EC members expressed their support for keeping the policy. As for why the SFHB does not have the same policy, Dean Dawn Watkins came forward to say that fewer cases would be reported or would receive a guilty sentence if expulsion were that now, and [natural gas] is the fastest way to get there. We still haven’t figured out how to con- vert wind energy into powering vehicles.” In his 2008 book, “The First Billion is the Hardest,” which was available at the reception in the Science Center’s Great Hall after his speech, Pickens outlines what the country must do to win back its energy independence. Pickens also pursues a wide range of other business interests, rang- ing from water marketing, wind power and ranch development initiatives to his company, Clean Energy. Clean Energy, which went public in 2007, works to advance the use of natural gas as a cleaner-burning and more cost- effective transportation fuel al- ternative to gasoline and diesel. Pickens graduated with a de- gree in geology from Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State Uni- versity) in 1951. He has always been a generous philanthropist, donating more than $600 million the only possible penalty. “The chance of conviction diminishes greatly with single-sanction,” she said. Students also posed sugges- tions to improve voter turnout and awareness of elections, such as implementing online voting. EC Vice President Scott Cen- torino also emphasized personal responsibility in seeking infor- mation about EC candidates and elections and making informed decisions. “If we don’t tell you our plat- form, don’t vote for us,” he said. Concerned with transparency and the overall effectiveness of the EC, Ives suggested the addi- tion of two non-voting members of the EC. These would include a chair, separate from the presi- dent, who would run meetings and a historian to keep track of the votes of each member. Changes to Traveller were also discussed, such as whether through his lifetime. The T. Boone Pickens Foun- dation is focused on improving lives through grants support- ing things such as educational programs, medical research and conservation and wildlife initia- tives. The recipient of dozens of major awards, Pickens receieved the 2006 Horatio Alger Award from The Horatio Alger Associa- tion of Distinguished Americans Inc. The award honors those who overcome adversity and humble beginnings to achieve success. Although offered an hono- rarium by the Contact Commit- tee, Pickens donated the money to charity. As a sprightly, elderly man, he still plans to continue his self-funded plan and push for America’s self-contained energy use. the five-mile radius rule for Trav- eller Dispatch should continue. Kenneth Hopkins, Class of 2010 EC representative and Traveller Dispatch Coordinator, pointed out that the EC and Traveller are separate, though he is open to having a conversation involving the entire school community. Many still long for a clearer definition of the honor system, especially in regard to sexual as- sault cases, but students in atten- dance at the meeting welcomed the opportunity to speak openly before the EC about their ideas. «r OCR::/Vol_112/WLURG39_RTP_20090511/WLURG39_RTP_20090511_003.2.txt MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009 THE RING-TUM PHI ' 3 opinions WASHINGTON AND LEE Uf\‘-'[VERs[’f‘Y ................................................................. .. RING-TUM PI-I1. 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"S UR VI VAL KIT” Everything you always wanted to know about getting and keeping a ]0B or INTERNSHIP Choose one time, one day that works for you: Tuesday, May 12 — 12:20 PM Tuesday, May 19 — 1:25 PM Wednesday, May 20 — 11:15 AM Location: Career Services Commons Third Floor Contact us for details W.:’t5§I"I'Il‘\§{3'I‘(7.I?'~’ A?~iiI} I,.IiIl;§ 'I.INIlVFZR.S‘IT"Y C1A_REER;@SERVICES Stop the Boy Scouts Boy Scouts of America wants to move a 40—k person campout to the area around Goshen. Bad idea. By Cody Beauchamp OPINIONS EDITOR Before I write anything else, I should say that I am now and always will be a proud Boy Scout. My father is an Eagle Scout, the highest rank any Boy Scout can achieve. I am also a proud Eagle Scout, as is my little brother. Between the three of us, we have spent literally thousands of nights camping, hiked hundreds of miles and spent years being ac- tive in the Scouts. Between the three of us, we have also attended six Boy Scout National Jamborees — my father in 1973, 2001, and 2005. I went with him in 2001, and my brother joined both of us in 2005. So, to put it simply, Scouting and attend- ing the quadrennial Scout Jamborees run deep in my family. The two J amborees I attended were, with- out doubt, highlights of my time as a Scout, surpassed only by those last few months when I finally earned my Eagle Scout rank. Why am I saying all this? Because I feel the need to establish some credibility before I write the following — the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is about to make a horrible decision concerning their Jamborees. In case you have no idea what a J ambe- ree is, other than a funny, dorky sounding word, allow me to fill you in. Every four years since 1937, the Boy Scouts of America have held a giant gath- ering and campout for thousands of Scouts. And when I say giant, I mean giant. The last Jamboree was held in 2005 on the grounds of Ft. A.P. Hill, near Bowling Green, Va. The ofiicial attendance count from the BSA is 37,500 Scouts and Scouters (mean- ing, usually, fathers who are adult leaders). But I suspect that number does not in- clude the thousands of staffers for that Jam- boree, who did everything from teach merit badges to run what was essentially a tem- porary city. Imagine if you will a tent city that springs up basically overnight — roughly 40,000 people, all camping on the same few hun- dred acres, all staying there for about two weeks. The Jamboree is essentially a fully devel- oped city. Each one has a hospital and clinic system which can treat everything from a 14 year-old with a hiking blister to a 50 year- old adult leader going in cardiac arrest. Each one has a police force. No kidding. There is also a public transportation system, a network of buses that transports thousands of Scouts over hundreds of miles of routes from one end of the camp to the other, every day. What’s amazing is that, in my experi- ence, the buses were more reliable than, say, the London Tube or the DC Metro ever have been. There are fire stations with fully op- erational engines — not just Scouts forming bucket chains. There are sanitation systems that run dozens of garbage trucks that have to deal with tons of waste everyday. There are temporary telephone networks. There are temporary radio stations and newspapers. There is a catering staff that has to feed thousands of staffers, in dozens of mess halls. There is an opening and a closing arena show for the entire Jamboree that employs dozens of professional bands and acts, and the closing show’s fireworks display is one of the best I’ve ever seen. It is a huge deal, and here’s what’s trou- bling — for its 2013 Jamboree, the BSA wants to move the event to their Goshen Scout Reservation here in Rockbridge County. Right now, this is the single most ludi- crous idea I’ve ever heard. The Boy Scouts want to hold a massive multi-week camp that requires extremely complex logistics at a camp in the Goshen area. Have you been to Goshen lately? That area cannot support the National Jamboree . as it is. Most of the roads in that area of Rock- : bridge County are one-lane each way. They are poor quality on top of that, with tons 3 of blind corners and almost no shoulders. ‘I There are steep cliffs next to most of the roads, falling off into the Maury. Are you telling me that the thousands of shuttles that will transport roughly 40,000 Scouts to the Jamboree site can safely use those roads? What about the hundreds of delivery trucks that will have to make daily trips to transport tons of food? What about the other hundreds of trucks hauling off 40,000 people’s tons of waste? Or think about the electric aspect of things. Even though Scouts camp without electricity in their sites, there are hundreds of apsetcs of a Jamboree that require an electric grid. The tons of food distributed on a daily basis have to be refrigerated. The multiple fully functioning hospitals and clinics have to have power, as do the computers in the command tents that coordinate the buses, sanitation crews, security, etc. And those are just the few things I can think of off the top of my head. There are environment. Take it from me, someone who has spent hundreds of nights camping in all kinds of terrain and conditions. It is impossible to truly camp without leaving some kind of trace, some kind of footprint. It is just as impossible for 40,000 people to camp without significantly chang- ing that area. Right now that’s not a problem the Jam- boree has — it’s located on a military base. The military exercises and training ac- tivities that makes up Fort A.P. Hill’s non- Jamboree schedule impact the environment far more than the Jamboree does. But it’s different for Goshen. Drop 40,000 people down there for a week, and the area will never look the same after- wards. If this happens, the last W&L students who will be able to enjoy beautiful, unique Most W&L students are only passing through Rockbridge [Co.]. But...we enjoy Goshen and the Maury as much as any native. We, like the permanent residents of this county, love and benefit from this wonderful area of the river... We have a duty to make sure this beautiful little area isn ’t destroyed. doubtless hundreds of other areas that re- quire electricity ~ are you telling me the utilities network in the Rockbridge County countryside can handle that kind of demand as is? Not a chance. And then there’s the massive overhaul for the water networks in the area — 40,000 people showering, cooking and cleaning ev- ery day requires a lot of water. My point is this — right now, the area and towns around Goshen do not have the infra- structure to handle the National Jamboree. Unlike its current location — the Army base at Fort A.P. Hill — the logistical de- mands of getting 40,000 people in the same are cannot be met by our neck of the woods. This is precisely why this is a bad idea, both for the Scouts and more importantly for anyone who cares about the Goshen area or Rockbridge County. A group protesting the Boy Scouts’ deci- sion — the Friends of the Maury — has pointed out, quite correctly, that most of the costs for overhauling the Goshen area will be shoul- dered by Virginians and more specifically the good people of Rockbridge County. We as W&L students don’t really have to worry about that aspect of this whole ordeal. Except for the few of us who are Rockbridge born-and-bred (which I’m not), our tax dol- lars won’t be going to pay for anything. But just because we aren’t going to feel the effects of the Jamboree in our taxes doesn’t mean we won’t be affected. Most W&L students are only passing through Rockbridge. But for the four years we’re here, we enjoy Goshen and the Maury as much as any native. We, like the penna- nent residents of this county, love and ben- efit from this wonderful area of the river. If we fail to voice our displeasure with the BSA’s decision, we might be the last generation of students that are truly able to enjoy Goshen. The reason is because the type of extreme overhaul the Jamboree will require will al- most certainly destroy Goshen as we know it. This part of the Maury will be irreparably changed. I’d bet my Eagle badge on it. There is no way on God’s green earth that you can infuse 40,000 people into the Rock- bridge County countryside without millions of dollars worth of new and improved roads. These roads will take up more space, and I don’t see any way they can be constructed without severely damaging the fragile eco- system around here. There’s also no way you can convince me that having 40,000 teenagers suddenly liv- ing so close to the Maury won’t ruin it. Boy Scouts aim to be environmentally friendly, yes, but the thing about being a Scout is that it’s a learning process. Even the best Boy Scouts don’t camp without leaving some kind of trace, without in some small way placing stress upon the Goshen will be the students here spring 2013. After that, it will never be the same. So what can we do? How in the heck do you attack the Boy Scouts without looking completely ridiculous? They’re Boy Scouts for crying out loud! The problem isn’t the Scouts — like I’ve said, it’s a phenomenal experience, and an organization I’m proud to have been in. The problem is, rather, the location. The BSA simply didn’t pick a good one. Luckily, there is still time for all of us and all of the residents of Rockbridge Coun- ty to let them know that. I’m willing to bet that if the considerable braid power W&L has housed in its ecolo- gy, environmental studies, and other science classes turned their attention towards ex- plaining to the public and the Scouts what is negative about this decision, it would have an impact. I’m willing to bet that if those brilliant law students interested in helping the local communities through free clinics lent their talents toward helping the seemingly inevi- table lawsuit against the Scouts, it would have an impact. I’m willing to bet that if the many law- makers and politicians to whom we as a stu- dent body are connected suddenly noticed that this issue needs further public debate, it would have an impact. I’m especially willing to bet that if enough students joined the Friends of the Maury, we could do a lot to help them save and protect this beautiful area from a well- intentioned but sure-to-be-bad decision. So check it out. Give wvvw.savegosh- enpass.com a look. Go to the public infor- mation meetings they’re having. If you’re a Boy Scout, or an Eagle Scout, join me in letting the Scouts know Goshen is a horrible site for the Jamboree. I’m sure I’m not the only person at W&L who went to a Jamboree and realizes what kind of strain that would put on Goshen. I’m sure I’m not the only person who thinks that before they start significantly changing our beloved countryside, the Scouts needs to defend its decisions. Unless my personal plans radically change, I won’t even be living in Virginia in 2013. My Goshen days will be long gone. Doesn’t matter, for me or for any of us. We have a duty to make sure this beautiful little area isn’t destroyed. We have to be- come interested in this debate. We have to help our neighbors protect the Maury and Goshen before we graduate, because we love it and benefit from it as much as they do. We have to be interested in protecting Goshen now, or it may not be there when we come back as alumni. Now that would be a tragedy. OCR::/Vol_112/WLURG39_RTP_20090511/WLURG39_RTP_20090511_004.2.txt 4 ° THE RING-TUM PHI MONDAY, arts&life Rocking out for Spring Term and the winner of the the 2008 and 2009 Battle of the Bands, played the opening act. Art and Wine aren’t ch eesy Wine, cheese and a touch of class made Cheese Louise the event of the week By Alden Wicker STAFF WRITER No boxed wines or Kraft singles here. It was all class at Cheese Louise. The Reeves Center showed itself off to students, faculty and other Wash- ington and Lee notables on Wednes- day night, at the fifth annual wine and cheese tasting known as Cheese Lou- ise. The event is meant to showcase the too-often empty Reeves Center, in an effort to encourage students to stop in more often. It’s tucked on the far side of the Colonnade, right by Admissions, and boasts two rooms full of Chinese export porcelainvthe fourth largest better?” Senior Micaela Coffey agreed. “It’s a trifecta of good!” she said, before wandering off to sample some more Swiss cheese and crackers. Katie Gardner, the center’s curato- rial assistant, hopes students will bring their parents to this quiet corner of campus more often, or just take a mo- ment on their own to see the valuable pieces. “It’s supposed to be a nice tasting and introduction into social society,” she said hinting at the value of the event as practice for the real world. She was pleased with the variety of attendees. “It was an excellent time,” MORGAN HARRlS/ Staff Photographer Two bands, Dead Meadow and The Muggs, played on the Davidson Park basketball court on Friday night at a concert event sponsored by the General Activities Board. Dead Meadow is alternative band from Los Angeles, and The Muggs are a blues-rock group from Detroit. The Lalai Damas, a W&L band Dead Meadow and The Muggs play in the GAB is outdor spring concer “Its a really great crowd. It lets people look at beauti- ful art and drink fabulous wine and eat great cheese. What could be better? Mallory Ruyman, senior and former Reeves Center employee collection in the nation. Across the walking path is the Watson Pavilion which houses the Japanese Tearoom. The porcelain pieces were donated by Euchlin Reeves ’27L. But the eve- ning’s star was Reeve’s wife, Louise Hereshoff, whose oil paintings line the walls. Some of the more traditional pieces have been shown in the Paris salon. But her later work, in bright flowery tones and impressionistic splashes of color dominates the main room. Students in sundresses and sport coats nibbled on Virginia goat cheese and crackers while President Ken Ruscio’s wife and Provost June Aprille sipped Virginia wine. “It’s a really great crowd,” said se- nior Mallory Ruymann, who used to work at the center. “It lets people look at beautiful art and drink fabulous wine and eat great cheese. What could be she said. Free tickets for the event were snatched up weeks in advance, but an- other Cheese Louise event will be held in the fall. Chris Rucker is one previously oblivious students who plans to stop by again. “My friends told me about it, said it was a wonderful experience,” he said. “I’ve never been to the Reeves Center before. The first I heard of it was this year." Hopefully he won’t be the only student to take advantage of this little- known jewel box in the future. The Reeves Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 am. to 4 p.m. Crossword of the week Missing Links by Neville L. 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The program also held the Albert Sidney-Harry Lee Regatta during Alumni Weekend for the second consecutive yean W&L rowing hosts Albert Sidney-Harry Lee Regatta for second straight year By Megan Dally snxrr warren At Washington and Lee ’s Alumni Weekend out at the pole houses, stu- dents and alumni were treated to the Albert Sidney-Harry Lee Regatta for the second consecutive year. The Harry Lee boat won this year’s race on May 2. After a more than fifty-year hia- tus, Generals’ crew is back. Rowing is W&L’s oldest sport; it was the foundation of the athletic program until the 1950s. The Albert Sidney-Harry Lee Race took place along the same stretch of the Maury River that the club practices and races these days. Back in the day, the race consisted of two six oared barges with coxswains. As they rowed down the river, canal boats would be filled with spectators with the University’s colors. The rowing team continued to function into the 20th century and competed aggressively with many of the nation’s top teams. As the rowing program grew in prestige, the Albert Sidney-Harry Lee Race became one of W&L’s most anticipated spring athletic events. However, with the start of the Second World War, the rowing team and the race were discontinued. Af- ter the conclusion of the war, with the help of rowing alumni, the club was resurrected and reached its ze- nith. W&L beat some of the best teams in the country including Rut- gers, Dartmouth and the University of Pennsylvania. The team, though, was suspended in the wake of the great football cheating scandal of During the 2006-2007 school year, Parker Sheppard from the Class of 2008 reestablished W&L’s rowing club. The program now has three four-man boats as well as other top-notch equipment. On April 25, 2009, W&L raced the University of Richmond along the James River, thereby ending its 4'! t is so great being part of the rowing program. People say that it is W&L is oldest and newest sport as it was just brought back into action a few years ago. We ’re gathering a fan base, but we hope to see more fans in the future. ’ Maggie Fiskow, Junior coxswaln 1953. Junior Maggie Fiskow spoke of her excitement for the club’s revival. “It is so great being part of the row- ing program. People say that it is W&L’s oldest and newest sport as it was just brought back into action a few years ago. We had two regattas this season. We’re gathering a fan base, but we hope to see more fans in the future.” ’ . saw, 4 zeatectmet l.’Ef)A_l.. CAR DINER & TIN Tor Cm‘: Order from our complete menu (It Join asjbr one ofmzr ALL YOU CAN L14 TBajfe1s.' 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