OCR::/Vol_101/WLURG39_RTP_19980928/WLURG39_RTP_19980928_001.2.txt 7*. Washington and Lee University VOLUME 101, NUMBER 3 Ultra fling-tum Iflhi Monday SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 Hill Delays New Garage Constuction Rejection of original 1‘ plans guarantees continued student parking problems by Polly Doig NEWS EDITOR Washington and Lee students ar- rived this fall to find a drastically dif- ferent parking situation in preparation of a much-anticipated parking struc- ture. They’re still anticipating. Construction of the parking struc- ture, part of W&L’s overall Master Plan, was scheduled to begin in Octo- ber. However, because of aesthetic rea- sons, the University rejected the ini- tial drawings and went to another firm. “We found the original plans un- acceptable; they called for a five-story structure that was too tall for the loca- tion and would not have fit well with the rest of the campus,” Lawrence Broomall, Washington and Lee’s Vice President of Finance, said. The new plans will be presented next week, and if accepted, design work will begin immediately. Even accord- ing to the best case scenario, construc- tion will not begin until January. The new parking structure will be built on the backside of the campus, where the Upper and Lower Gym park- ing lots are currently located. It was because construction would cause the loss of an estimated 120 to 130 park- ing spaces in this area, that the W&L parking policy was regrouped. Thejob of reorganizing was given to Director of Security Michael Young. “We moved commuter students to the freshmen parking lot, and freshmen to the Tennis Center. We also gave “B” stickers (no daytime parking access) to off-campus residents who live within a half mile of campus.” As off-campus residents scrambled to obtain spaces, they discovered two things; parking can be as rare off-cam- pus as it is on-campus, and it can also be extremely expensive. Private park- ing lots in town are already filled, and ‘ cost on average $25 a month. So while off-campusllresidents find thems§lve,s_,dealing with the cost of finding other parking, and freshmen find themselves resentful of the added walk to their vehicles, the parking structure is not being built. Hence, Chief Young finds himself the target of many related’ complaints. One large Italian Cappucino maker arrived in Lexington last week. The brewing, steaming and frothing will begin soon. Owners Dow Harris ’98 and Rich Walter ’98 hope to open The Ruse coffeehouse by the end of October. The “brew house,” located at the corner of Nelson and Randolph streets, will not only up the community's caffeine intake, it will serve as a forum for all local arts. The Ruse will feature bands, poetry readings and anything else the community wants to bring to it. VMI rats helped Harris and Walter (pictured third and fourth from left, respectively) with the restoration Sunday. Photo by Christie Pillips/Photo Editor “Administration gave me orders to plan for a certain situation and that’s what I did,” Young said. “Even though construction has been delayed, I don’t see how we could reverse the policy without causing a lot of confusion.” And there still remains the confu- sion of red tape to go through. “City Council approved the Master Plan, “which basicattysaid that there were a number of things (i.e. sorority hous- ing, pedestrian bridge, parking struc- ture) that we’d like to implement over the next few years,” Broomall said. “However, as we get specific plans, we still have to go back to get indi- vidual approval.” With construction now slated to begin in January, W&L students are learning to accept the present difficul- ties while looking forward to the ben- efits the parking structure will bring. And the waitjust might be worth it. “The original plan included be- tween 550 and 600 spots,” Chief Young said. “The newest design will hold up- wards of 700 and will virtually allevi- ate all campus parking problems. We’re anxious to get going on it,” Broomall said. Co-Ed Cheerleaders Fail to Cheer VMI to Victory by Jennifer Agiesta S TA FF WRITER Virginia Military Institute’s football game last Saturday contained all the usual pomp of a college game, with one minor change: the Keydet cheerleaders, ‘ male and female, all had crew cuts. For the first time, VMI has a co-ed cheerleading squad composed entirely of VMI cadets. Female cadets replaced the Mary Baldwin students who had been cheering with male VMI cadets for several years. Only one female cheerleader is an upperclassman. Three male rats also participate, and the Keydet Kangaroo is a female rat. Last year’s mascot was a rat, and he went on to cheer out of costume for basketball season. However, his tran- sition to cheerleader was not met with the fierce opposition that this rat domi- nated squad is finding. I This new all-cadet squad caused some upperclassmen to fear that their domination of rats was being threat- ened with rats on the field telling them when to cheer. They took this com- plaint so far as to petition the adminis- tration for the removal of the rats from the squad. A sophomore cadet, who wished to remain anonymous, said, ‘‘It’s ridiculous that they fought so hard to go to military schooljust to be cheerleaders.” However, the squad has the support of the administration, and senior squad captain Randy Eads said the petition- ers are “basically wasting paper.” According to Captain Julia Fultz, assistant director of Cadet Affairs, the petition was initiated by several upperclass female cadets. “These students participated in many clubs and intercollegiate sports last year, and they need to look in their own backyards before they start throwing stones,” Fultz said. Cheerleading is considered a club, and rats are allowed to participate in clubs, provided that they attend the Rat Challenge at least twice a week. The cheerleaders do attend the Rat Challenge, and according to Com- mander John Riester, faculty advisor for the squad, they are facing tougher challenges than other rats. “I am concerned about the heat they’ll take. [The upperclassmen] 'don’t make the baseball players throw pitches or make the track stars run around the barracks, but they make cheerleaders do a cheer,” Riester said. Despite these setbacks, the cheerleaders have gone ahead with the season as usual, hoping to gain a bid to national competition. They made an impressive showing at Uni- versal Cheerleading Association camp in Myrtle Beach, SC. If se- lected to attend UCA nationals, they would compete with top-notch squads such as UNC, South Caro- lina and Kentucky. Said Riester, “We do have our own women now, why should we use women from other schools?” Habitat for Humanity Raises Funds for Project Horizon by Heather McDonald STAFF VVRITER It is three weeks into the term, and most students are learning the fine art of procrastination. However, the volunteer organization Habitat for Humanity has done everything but procrastinate. Habitat has already had two 1arge—scale fund-raisers in order to support their current project. W&L’s chapter of Habitat, in con- junction with that of VMI, is attempt- ing to raise $80,000 for a shelter spon- sored by Project Horizon. This shel- ter will offer longer-term housing and counseling to the victims whom Project Horizon is assisting. Project Horizon is a local volunteer organiza- tion dedicated to assisting victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The construction will begin early in the upcoming winter term. The Na- tional Timber Framers Guild will be laying the foundation and setting the frame for the shelter. The house will be constructed entirely of wood beams joined by pegs, so that there is no need for nails. The NTFG has as- sisted other Habitat projects in other regions in the past. So far, Habitat has raised $35,000. Two W&L grads, now at the Law School, are assisting Habitat with ob- taining grants to help increase fund- 1 ing. Habitat is looking for large fund raising ideas for future projects. The Gershwin Concert, held on Sept. 22 in the Lenfest Center, raised about $1,600. Prior to that was the raffle for President John Elrod’s park- ing space. While returns are not yet in from the raffle, it is estimated that over 400 students bought tickets. Sopho- more Juliet Bickford won the prized spot, but not without an apparent fight. “I think Wes Armstrong bought something like $150 worth oftickets,” said David Sugerman, president of W&L’s chapter of Habitat. Habitat’s other, smaller—scale projects include houses in Glasgow, VA and landscaping buildings in Lex- ington built in previous years. In the past two years, two houses have been built by Habitat volunteers on High Street. Anyone who is interested in Habi- tat should call the Habitat office at 462-4254, or look for announcements early in the week on the Campus No- tices e-mail. Habitat goes to sites on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and meets at the University Center. Photo by Christie Phillips/Photo Editor From his perch on the ladder, Peter Dodge admires the progress ‘(Tn Tast year’s Habitat for Humanity project. Game Room Plan Rejected Lexington Police Department pressures Planning Commision to reject addition South Philly Phats by Ezster Pados STAFF WRITER The Lexington Planning Commis- sion dismissed a proposed game room at its last meeting, due in part to resis- tance from the Lexington Police De- partment. At a public hearing, John Wayne Rife, owner of South Philly Phats at 107 N. Main St., requested permission for the operation of a game room, fur- nished with four pool tables, five to six video games and ajukebox, in the same building as his restaurant. The room would have accommodated 50 to 70 people at a time. For months, the Lexington Police Department has opposed the proposal for fear of attracting criminal activity. Lt. Steve Crowder of the LPD said the building’s location is unsuitable for Rife’s business, due to insufficient lighting and recent criminal activity. “Just last year, we had one shoot- ing, and at least one stabbing in the alleyway there,” Crowder said. “Fur- thermore, I’ve prepared a list of com- plaints over the past year, and we’ve had in excess of a hundred calls from that area,” Crowder explained. Despite Rife’s willingness to meet the Commission’s conditions, includ- ing installing lights and video cameras to prevent criminal activity, Crowder believes that these precautions will not solve the issue. In fact they will only “light up the problem.” He said that he will never be convinced that the game room will work at that spe- cific location. In reaction to Crowder’s opposition to his proposal, Rife attempted to con- vince the police department and the Planning Commission of his ability to control violence with “No Smoking” signs, no alcohol service and bounc- ers at the door. “There is only one way in, and one way out,” Rife said, “I am not going to tolerate smoking, drugs or any trouble at all.” Furthermore, Rife said that he does not understand the core of the prob- lem. “Stop-In is right there,” Rife said, “There is no danger there. Police men monitor the area twenty four hours a day. People don’t get killed at Stop- In.” Crowder said that he is not ques- tioning Rife’s ability to run a success- ful business inside the room. Instead he’s concerned about the residents’ safety, and the possible increase in criminal activity in the area. “It will turn into a local hang-out,” Crowder said. “John Rife can control what goes on inside. But the people, locals and students, will pour out onto the streets. He’s no longer responsible, we are!” Many students and local youth feel that Lexington lacks a place for them to hang-out. Sharks, a similar recreation room, closed last year. The Staircase Bar I & Grill also recently closed. This virtu- ally leaves the Palms and the State Movie Theater as the only alternatives to the fraternity parties. “I think most people need and want a new social scene, a new social activ- ity,” junior Andrew Seo said. “I think the police are just too sensitive to so- cial issues.” Seo feels that given the scarcity of such businesses in Lexing- ton, it would be easy for the police to search and monitor the business. “Police should be concerned with the alley and the surrounding area, not the game-room,” said Sonia Hall, ajun- ior. She, along with many other stu- dents, would be very happy to see an addition to the Lexington social scene. Rife sympathizes with students. “It’s a shame that there’s nothing in Lexington,” he said. He feels that by opening the game room, he would help out in a small way. The list of complaints gathered by Crowder and Zoning administrator Bill Blatter’s list of conditions incorpo- rated in the conditional use permit were presented to the Commission September 24. The Commission will pass their decision on to City Council for the final decision, but Pife said, “It’s virtually hopeless.” Co-Op Manager Don Burch Retires After 19 Years by Christian Vanderbrouk STAFF WRITER Whether serving/freshmen looking for a little variety or bleaiy eyed se- niors seeking a respite from arduous exam preparations, Don Burch has been a Washington and Lee mainstay for as long as many can remember. Thus, it was no surprise that when Burch retired Tuesday after 19 years of faithful service, his friends and co- workers gathered for cake and lemon- ade in the Co-op to exchange memo- ries and to say goodbye. Those who attended the party voiced strikingly similar impressions of Burch. “He is a real sweet man and ex- tremely loyal to Washington and Lee,” said Snack Bar assistant manager Judy Sensabaugh. Nuwassa Smith, a food service as- sociate in the Snack Bar, said that Burch was “a very caring person about people he worked with.” Faye Silvea of the Co-op also spoke fondly of Burch. “He was a very good man. He was nice working for and we miss him a lot.” Says Burch, “I really enjoyed my association with Washington and Lee. I’m gonna miss all those people.” A committed family man, with two children and two grandchildren, Don Burch was no stranger to food service and retail before he came to Washing- ton and Lee. Growing up in Buena Vista, Burch began work at the family grocery store, Burch Brothers, at age 9. He continued working in the family store through high school and, after a few other jobs, joined the Washing- ton and Lee family in 1979. Burch be- gan his work in the Evans Dining Hall, where he remained for 11 years, be- fore taking over as Snack Bar manager, where he had sewed since. Speaking from his home in Buena Vista, Burch spoke about his future plans. Indeed, he shows no signs of resting. “l’ve gotta be active,” says Burch. “I’m going to try to stay in the business world.” Ellie filing-tum lflhi September 28th, 1998 OPINION: dent, letters, quote of the week W&LiFE: Bridge, 250th bulletin J’ SPORTS: Homecoming Preview Justice for student athletes, challenge fiom Alumni Presi- Seniors and their futures, University Scholars, Natural Football finally victorious, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, rugby and field hockey PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 7 OCR::/Vol_101/WLURG39_RTP_19980928/WLURG39_RTP_19980928_002.2.txt iOp'.nion Edi orial SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 PAGE 2 Student athletes deserve more credit To fulfill the goal of administering a liberal arts education, this university forces us to participate in five trimesters of physi- cal education. Many students curse this policy, arguing that as mature students, we can make decisions about exercise without being forced. Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that for the ma- jority of us, this policy is beneficial. For varsity athletes, on the other hand, the PE. requirement is ridiculous. If the goal of tile P.E. requirement is to encourage students to participate in sports, varsity athletes do not need it. If the goal of the P.E. requirement is to teach students general sports skills, varsity athletes do not need it. And if tlle goal of the P.E. require- ment is to increase a student’s general fitness, varsity athletes definitely do not need it. They have already voluntarily partici- pated in their sports, have developed the skills to be the best in the school at their sports and have maintained exceptional physi- cal shape. This school does not offer athletic scholarships or any other serious incentives to participate in sports. Besides limited fan support and a fuzzy varsity letter, athletes at Washington and Lee do not get the slightest bit of compensation. They deserve some. Each trimester, every P.E. class meets for a total of about 24 total hours: one hour, twice a week, for twelve weeks (spring term: double the hours for six weeks). A varsity athlete, regard- less of the team, participates in 24 hours of sport in less than two weeks, while working infinitely harder than any PE. partici- pant. After about nine weeks, our varsity athletes have com- pleted the hour equivalent of the entire P.E. requirement. Why should they have to do more? The administration should change the P.E. policy to exempt students who have earned at least one varsity letter from any sport. Even if a student quits after a year, he or she has put in more time than the entire P.E. requirement and should not have to take any more P.E. classes. All week, our athletes bust their tails at practice. On week- ends, their free time is replaced by long bus rides arld intercolle- giate competitions, or more practice. Varsity athletes work harder during the season than any P.E. participant could ever dream of. Varsity teams have a pre-season, a regular season, and a post- season, all of which involve vigorous running and lifting pro- grams. Varsity athletes constantly try to improve their skills and conditioning so that theirteam, which represents this university, can win. And when they do win, the entire student body feels immense pride for our athletes. But what acknowledgment, be- yond pride, do they get? Two measlypcredits and the burden of , having to take three more _P.E. classes to graduate; _ The time has come for the administration to be reasonable. For the study time they lose, for the social time they give up, and for the continual commitment they give to their teams and this university, Washington and Lee athletes deserve full recogni- tion for their efiorts: the administration should exempt tllem from the P.E. requirement. Dear Editor, It has come to my attention that I am not the only one fiustrated with W&L’s current policies on sexual assault. Now I’d like to give everyone a chance to do something about it. Please read the following proposal and get back to me with your ideas and opinions. If you think I’m right on track, let me know and come sign a copy of the proposal. (1 hope to present it to the Student Affairs Committee later this year.) If you think I’m way off base, let me know that too. The reforms I’d like to see are pretty simple. As it stands up, the penalty is seldom strict enough. , , I . SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT: In order to make the system better, I would really appreciate it ify would contact me with your accounts of you experiences , t0:COIlta_Ct_\l1_1e anonymously you may do so through; For Washington and Lee University to aj . port to an environment that will foster healthy relatiorislljps andend the sexually violent culture, as befits an that ’des itselfon its commitment to honor. _ , Sexual Asault Education I .. V , P y _ [As it now stands, there little sexual assault ' ‘ tion for students. The program that now exists is is not continued for upperclasnnen. Many womm have no their options for support or prosecution. Likewise, few men _ achieve apro-active stance against sexual assault wevrecorng * mendthe following: A ’ rem system ofeducating students by halls has definite merit. Students feel more corrlfortable to ask questions in small groups, and there are fewer distractions. _ . withthe SFHB. Itwillbe entirely confidential. iryohpgerei. in scope. 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A ’n1i1T 10 OCCUPATIONS See a Natural Wonder Near Lex Staying on campus on the weekends may be fine, but getting away and having fun can be much better. So here ’s a guide to interesting destinations no more than ’a few hours away from good old Lex. This week: We ’re of to Natural Bridge. Just a stone’s throw south of Lex- ington is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World: Natural Bridge. This natural wonder has been a tour- ist draw for centuries, as the hype around the stone formation will indi- cate. But this source of local pride might be worth a visit if you have some free time and want to spend it learning new things in a local setting. Historically, the bridge itself has had a colorful existence. Native Americans saw it as sacred, while George Wash- ington (yes, of Washington and Lee fame) sun/eyed it. Thomas Jefferson owned the property at one time, as well. Today, the area has been modem- ized with a wax museum and factory tour, a gift shop, an inn and conference center, outdoor shows and trails for hiking buffs. Visitors can also tour the caverns, where the tempera- ture is a constant 54 degrees Fahrenheit. At night, the com- plex features “The Drama of Creation,” a light and sound show depicting the creation of the world. “It was a really interesting show, and the lights were amazing,” said senior Bill Overbaugh. “It was nice to see how the story of Genesis related to the whole experience.” A word to the wise about the wax mu- seum: wax figures are one thing. If you take the factory tour, though, you might learn more about wax people than you cared to know. The tour features dem- onstrations on casting and molding heads, trimming the wax flesh, assembling A tour of this facility is included free with the cost of the wax museum ticket. And speaking of cost, here are the rates for Natural Bridge attractions. The best value is the package, which includes tickets to all the attractions and costs $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. If you want to see just one attraction, each one is individually priced at $8 for adults. To get to Natural Bridge, you can take Route 11 south until you see the signs, or you can take Interstate 81 south to exits 180 or 175 and follow the signs. For more informa- tion or reservations, call 1-800-533-1410. —— compiled from stafl reports Pennsylvania North Carolina 7.2% New York 7.9% the characters and implanting theleyes.‘ New Jersey California 43% 5.5% ‘ _5.7% 1 Georgia 84% Florida 8.8% Accounting _ 3.4% Engineers Insurance 25% 4.0% Arts 4.2% ‘\ Journalism 4.7% Real Estate 5.3% Physicians 7.9% ‘ Education 9.0% In celebration of Washington and Lee University ’s bicenquinquagenaty, the 250"’ Nostalgia sub-committee will attempt to educate the university storied past. Throughout the year, Bicenquinquagenary Bulletin, some of them serious and some of them, well. . . not so serious. So Before the age of Homecoming banners, W&L actually used to the 1950s, the annual Homecom- ing festivities were highlighted by a late night torch parade through the streets of Lexington in which the students were required to wear their pajamas. University Scholars Are Out There Everywhere by Erica Prosser F EA TURES EDITOR You may not notice them, but they’re there. They look just like everyone else. Maybe one of them is the woman who sits next to you in chemistry. Maybe that guy you just walked past on the Colonnade is one. They may not be obvious, but they’re everywhere. They are the University Scholars. Okay, so it isn’t as glamorous an organization as the CIA. But the University Scholars program is one of the most interesting and least under- stood opportunities at Washing- ton and Lee University. Just what is this program? , How does one join? What does it » ) entail? And what does the future ‘ :,,¥,,,_(v hold for the University Scholars t «-«ab organization? lire“ ‘ “ M“ University Scholars is a pro- gram designed by the faculty to challenge further and interact with students. Junior Roshni Nirody, the group’s president, suggested that the strength of the program lies in the academic possibilities it pro- vides students. “I think it is important that motivated students realize that the program can provide them with the opportunity to explore their education from a different perspective,” she said. “Essentially, the program allows students to cre- ate their own courses, pursue independent work and have more interaction with professors.” S The requirements for graduating as a University Scholar are simple: maintain a 3.25 GPA and complete three seminars, a reading course and an honors thesis. The fall seminar is on a social science topic, the winter seminar is on natural science and the spring class covers the hu- manities. (And no fair taking three natural science classes in a row; Scholars must take one of each of the seminars.) So at first glance, the program seems to be an opportunity to do more work. But there’s more to the University Schol- ars program than can immediately be seen. The seminars cover an interdepartmental range of top- ics; some past examples of classes include “The evolu- tion of evolution,” “Botany for Poets” and “Dante and Machiavelli: Giants of the Renaissance.” In their spare time, Scholars host the State of the Discipline lectures and other guest speakers each year. The Red House, the home of the East Asian Studies program, also houses the fully- equipped University Scholars area in which members of the group can study, hold meetings or cook. And this year, the Scholars plan to become even more visible with a news- letter, a wider range of class offerings and a varied array of visiting speakers. Junior Meredith Welch, a Scholar, applied to the pro- gram because of what it offered. “I was intrigued by the idea of getting to take very specialized seminars with other students who really wanted to be there,” she said. Her sentiments were echoed by junior Lance Clack, another Scholar. “I thought it would be a good opportunity to take really good classes in areas where I didn’t know very much, and thereby further myself intellectually,” he said. Continuing practically, he said, “I also thought it would A look good when I applied to grad school.” Who teaches the seminars? W&L faculty members, of course. Scholars can approach professors with ideas, or professors can suggest topics. Mike Smitka, associate professor of economics, is teaching the current social sci- ence seminar, a class that focuses on industrial revolutions. He has taught one Scholars class before, and although the classes mean more work forhirn, he thinksthe work is worth it. “[The University Scholars classes] are the most in- tense teaching experience I’ve had here,” he said. “Part may be that students are there because they want to be. But they also take it seriously, and enjoy thrashing out ideas.” The ideas that the students put forth make Smitka -think, as well. “I learn a lot from the discussions,” he said. What do the scholars like most about the program? Welch and Clack both said that the challenge and diver- sity of the classes and discussions are favorites. Nirody elaborated on their choices. “To my knowledge, there is no other organization on campus which allows students the amount-of intellectual freedom that University Scholars does,” she said. “Stu- dents can take interesting classes and get credit for leam- ing tai chi, having an informal discussion about aesthet- ics, or arguing about the economic implications in the film ‘Mary Poppins.” So we know it’s a great organization, full of opportu- . than six can be sophomores. Every program has some lee- _; nity. From 1984 to 1996, 143 students have graduated as University Scholars. So why has the group gone so unno- ticed for so long? “Apathy,” Welch said. “Though I think we have it in a much smaller dose [than the rest of W&L], it is present.” Nirody offered a slightly more forgiving explanation for the group’s relative silence. “Because the nature of the [organization] in the past has primarily centered upon the academic features of the program, visibility was not really an issue,” she said. ‘‘In the last few years, Scholars have become much more ac- tive and the quality of the program has improved.” And the program will continue to improve. Many Scholars have answered the call to get more involved in the program and make the group more visible. Clack is putting out the newsletter, while other Scholars are orga- nizing lectures, luncheons, interviews and class sugges- _ tions. Several members expressed hope for the future of the program. “I believe that with the proper leadership we will con- tinue to add new and more interesting seminars and field trip opportunities,” Welch said. Clack agreed. ‘‘I hope that the program will continue to provide challenging interdisciplinary classes and as- sume a role of intellectual leadership on campus,” he said. So how does one join this promising group? Wéll, getting into the program may_ be tough. Freshmen and sophomores with outstanding academic records at W&L are invited to apply in January. The group isn’tjust “smart people,” though; invited students then go through a rig- orous application process involving a personal statement, letters of recommendation from faculty and interviews with bothfaculty and Scholar committees. The object of the i3 search is to find thoughtful people who will speak up and L" offer new ideas in discussions without dominating the group. j Of the 18 students chosen in this process, no more .. way, though, and this one is no exception. Juniors who have " completed two of the University Scholar courses with a B+ a majority of Scholars enter the group as freshmen. ’* Still have questions about University Scholars? Con- tact the group’s faculty advisor, Professor John Lambeth, * 1 at ext. 8814, or contact Nirody. Or just ask that person in I’ class beside you. You never know; he or she might be a if Scholar. r:t about Washington and Lee 's 3 weekly facts will appear in the without fitrther ado, fill! fact #1 . " have parades . . . real parades. In -. - ..~.«-.eres»...;-s-svs....-.»7.-sz.....\x:..»..v....-r;s....;w_..-.~.. .- -. .- — ’.—.s.\-53.’.-‘_ -_.-..-.v~..-.-e.'.'.¢ -:»:..o-x... . e.-’A,-_.-._-.-.y..v -‘-my .- -; . x or better in both may be considered for the program. Still, the 1. $5353. OCR::/Vol_101/WLURG39_RTP_19980928/WLURG39_RTP_19980928_004.2.txt PAGE 4 SPORTS SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 Generals Score First on the Road Players sidelined with injuries last season come up big as team puts their first in win column 21-20 by Brendan Harrington SPORTS EDITOR The Generals broke into the win column in dramatic fashion on Satur- day aftemoon in Danville, Kentucky as they knocked off Centre College 21- 20 in athrilliiig come-from-behind vic- tory. Senior wide Receiver Chas Chastain caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Christian Batcheller with 3 :36 remaining in the game to give the Generals their first win of the season. “It’s such a relief,” Batchellor said following the victory. “Starting off0- 2 was really disappointing, but last year we started 0-4. To get that first win earlier this year is really nice.” When Washington and Lee took on Centre College last season, Chastain was watching from the side- lines wondering if he would ever be able to play football again. The previous week, he had tom the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his knee for the second time in his ca- reer during a 34-20 loss to Guilford. But now, one year later, Chastain is back out on the field, and on Saturday afternoon he came up with the crucial game winning touchdown. “It’s obviously nice to have him back out there,” Head Coach Frank Miriello said. “He’s a big play guy and we really missed that last year.” Sophomore running back Marc Watson was also watching from the side- lines a year ago after he injured his knee in a preseason scrimmage. But like Chastain, Watson played a crucial role on Saturday, rushing 19 times for ll 1 yards and one touchdown. “Marc gets more and more confi- dence every time he touches the ball,” Miriello said. “We knew it wouldjust be a matter of time before he broke out this year.” “Chas and I have both worked re- ally hard,” Watson commented. “To be back out there and to help get this first win — it’s the greatest feeling in the world.” In the two losses prior to Saturday’s victory, the Generals had problems holding onto the football and were giving it up more than they were tak- ing it away. But that was not the case against Centre, as the Generals forced six Colonel turnovers (three fumbles, three interceptions) and suffered only one turnover. “The defense came up with some big plays in the red zone,” Miriello said. “The defense has looked better and better each game.” The Generals looked like they were in trouble early on after the Colonels took an early 7-0 lead on a 47-yard touchdown run by quarterback Drew Mildren just 58 seconds into the game. The Generals held their ground and eventually tied the score 7-7 after Watson ran it in from five yards out with 2:02 left in the first quarter. The only scoring in the second quarter was a 29-yard field goal by Chris Ward which gave the Colonels a 10-7 lead. It looked as though the C010- nels would score a touchdown right before halftime as they had it first and goal, but senior John McAllister stripped the ball from Colonels run- ning back Kevin Chapman, and sopho- more Andy Robinson recovered the fumble on the Generals one-yard line. In the third quarter, Centre scored a touchdown on their first possession by running the ball in from the two- yard line to give the Colonels a 17-7 lead with 1 1 : 1 1 left in the third quarter. The Generals struck back less than a minute later, as Batcheller threw a 52-yard touchdown pass to senior tight end David Ritchey to make the score 17-14. Ward added another 29-yard field goal for Cen- tre with 1:59 left in the third to make the score 20-14 going into the final quarter. The Generals dominated the time of possession category in the final quar- ter, holding the ball for 13 of the final 17 minutes of the game. “It was a great victory but we can play better,” said Miriello. “The best is yet to come.” Riding Team Jumps.- B riding finished second if rall ’ as awarded the Re- ’ serve Chanipionsmp Trophy. W&L competed’ against 14 (teams to earn , the award, and was onlyatwo points behind defending .1998 lHSA’Na- tional Champions Hollins‘. K’ , Thirty-five” students’ currently compete on the team. I V ‘A 4 The team’s next competition T — f willbethis simday atVirg . in.niaT°°h ‘ ',startingatl1:00a.m. ‘ V ' . Hollister Hovey/Executive Editor Members of the W&L and Radford rugby teams launch themselves and their teammates skyward on Saturday in attempts to get possession of the ball. V-ball Improves in Maryville by Steele Cooper STAFF WRITER The Generals took to the road this week on the heels of a tremendous winning streak. Friday and Saturday Wash- ington and Lee played in the round robin Maryville Col- lege Invitational and posted an impressive 3-1 record for the weekend. This brought their overall record to 1 1-2. Friday, W&L added Westminster (3-2) and Eastern Mennonite University (3-1) to their growing list of de- feated opponents. These were both big wins for the Generals. Westminster is regionally ranked, and Eastern Menno- nite is currently ranked first in the Old Dominion Ath- letic Conference. W&L is second in ODAC rankings to EMU, so these wins show promise for a repeat ofthe Generals’ championship last year. Senior Megan Snodgrass suffered a sprained ankle early in the tournament on Friday during the match against Eastern Mennonite. This loss for the weekend meant a shift in the lineup for the Generals. “Everyone picked it up and adjusted really well,” Snodrass said, who hopes to be ready for the match at home on Thursday against Bridgewater. The Generals’ second loss of the season came on Sat- urday to Thomas Moore (2-3). Thomas Moore went un- defeated for the tournament with consistent play and a strong attack. “We weren’t as intense as we were the day before,” said Freshman Ricka Hildebrand. “They attacked everyl thing.” Saturday also brought an easy win over the host team Maryville (3-1). On Wednesday, W&L travelled to Randolph—Macon Women’s College and garnered yet another easy win (3-0). Once again, the Generals proved strong. “The Randolph- Macon game gave us no trouble. It was definitely a good easy win,” freshman Lee Charbonet said. W&L will be back in the Warner Center on Tuesday for their 6:30 match against rival Bridgewater College. Snodgrass’s return and the home court advantage will all be working in the Generals’ favor. “We still have a lot of matches,” Snodgrass said, “but we feel confident that we can beat the ODAC teams.” Women’s Soccer Record Anther Suto by Frances Groberg SPORTS EDITOR The Generals have started the sea- son off just about perfectly. Not only are there no numbers in the team’s “loss” category, but there’s another zero in the “goals against” category. This fact did not change on Sunday, as the team steamrolled Greensboro College l0-0. “We lost our sweeper from last year, so it was really important to us that the defense step up,” sophomore goalie Lauren Harris said. “We haven’t really been challenged yet as a defense, but we’re working hard, and our organization is improving.” Senior forward Karin Treese posted her second hat trick of the sea- son with three goals as well as an as- sist, and freshman forward Lauren Wendell scored the first two goals of her career. This game marked the second in the season in which Washington and Lee netted double—figure goals. Seven dif- ferent players scored for the Generals and three others had assists in the rout. Averaging 7.5 goals per game, the offense has certainly proved it- Hollister llovey/Executive Editor Senior Lauren Francis passes the ball to junior Carly Nasca in the club field hockey game against UVA on Saturday. The Generals were defeated 5-2 and will travel to Lynchburg today. selfmenacing. The team’s defense, however, has also proved nearly unfallible behind key players like jun- ior Deirdre Coyle and senior Nicole Johnson. W&L’s goalkeepers, Har- ris and junior Stephanie McKnight have been key factors in the team’s winning equation. What stands out amongst the sta- tistics for the Generals is the fact that the defense has the ability to produce offensively as well. In the Greensboro game alone, two defenders, Johnson and sophomore Samantha Garbisch added an assist and a goal, respec- tively, to the effort. “Our teamwork has continued to im- prove,” Harris asserted. “Our organi- zation is coming together, but we still have a long way to go.” Other goals were netted by junior for- ward Ginny Jernigan, sophomore midfielder Margaret Hunter-Tumer, sophomore forward Amanda McDermott, and sophomore midfielder Courtney Nolan. The team will travel to Sweet Briar College on Thursday afternoon to meet the Vixens at 4:30. “We’re hoping for a good, fast-paced game,” Harris said. “Every ODAC game means a lot.” Christie Phillips/Photo Editor Junior forward Ginny Jernigan dribbles circles around a player from Greensboro College on Sunday. The Generals won 10-0. 4 ,N Men’s Soccer Back on the Ball ' by Tod Williams STA FF WRITER What a difference a week makes. One week ago, the men’s soccer team failed to score and gave up three goals to the Virginia Wesleyan Marlins. In their two games this week, the Generals gave up only one goal and hit the back of the net themselves five times, coming away with a tie and a win for the week. The Generals hit the road on Saturday, this time travel- ing to Goucher College in Baltimore, MD. This trip proved to be fruitful for the Generals, who posted their largest scor- ing total ofthe year as the Generals improved to 2-1-1. Senior forward Sam Chase’s scored first, less than two minutes into the contest. Senior Mikel Parker kept the trend going, scoring in the 13th minute and again less than four minutes later. Sophomore midfielder Scott Lofranco scored in the 39th minute, giving the General’s a 4-0 lead. Chase finished the day’s goal—scoring phenomenon in the 5 1 st minute from 20 yards out. Chase attributed the Generals’ potent offensive attack to a larger field, “which let us spread them out a lot more.” “I was glad to see Jamie [Parker] got [a goal],” Chase said. “We’re going to need him throughout the season." Gopher Head Coach Troy Snyder said he chalked W&L’s first four goals up to his team’s sub-par performance. “I knew [W&L] had a nice senior up front, but our defense was really just lackluster. We really could’ve prevented [the first four goals].” In front of the net, W&L senior goalkeeper E. J. Murphy did not post a save or allow a goal in the game’s first half. Sophomore Jordan Ginsburg took over for Murphy in the second half, recording one save and letting in one Gopher goal offofa penalty kick at 60:56. Thursday, the Generals narrowly missed a chance for their first conference win, coming away with a 0-0 tie on their trip to Emory & Henry College. The Wasps, l-5-l on the year, gave the Generals their first no-decision since 1994, sending the Generals to 1- l -l on the year and still without a conference win. Although W&L outshot the Wasps 19- 1 0, E&H still managed to keep the Generals out ofthe net. During the last five seconds of the game, W&L had two chances to get on the scoreboard, but the E&H goal- keeper saved both shots. On the other end of the field, W&L senior goalkeeper E.J. Murphy had four saves in the contest. Chase called Thursday’s matchup an “interesting game.” “The field was small and there were a lot of fouls,” Chase said. “It wasjust one ofthose games where the ball didn’t fall in the net." The Generals’ will travel to Harrisonburg on Wednes- day to face ODAC opponent Eastern Mennonite at 4:00. Chase said ofthe pending contest, “we need a confer- ence win.” P 7 OCR::/Vol_101/WLURG39_RTP_19980928/WLURG39_RTP_19980928_005.2.txt i « N2lIn€S.:s> _l Jr 4 Q. '4. ll. .1 \ l\ 1 $. t. .4. SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 PAGE 5 ‘-3 ‘I Washington and Lee Jl\a." \ .4 University has announced ‘ I ' l l the appointmentof 25 new teachers to its under- graduate faculty, includ- ing four tenure-track ap- pointments. TENURE TRACK APPOINTMENTS DENNIS GARVIS, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT ‘ Garvis earned his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Iowa and is currently completing a Ph.D. from Georgia State University. His field of spe- cialization is strategic management. He has taught as an instructor at the Univer- sity of Missouri—KanSas City and Georgia State University. ELIzABETH KNAPP, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY Knapp is a 1990 graduate of W&L and received her Ph.D. in environmental sciences from the University of Virginia in 1997. She was a visiting assistant professor at W&L last year and her teaching interests are in geochemistry and hydrogeology. ROBIN LEBLANC, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF POLITICS LeBlanc earned a bachelor's in English with a minor in political science from Berry College in 1988 and her Ph.D. in political science from the University of Oklahoma in 1994. Her fields of specialization are comparative politics/Japan, American politics/Congress and political theory. She served as an assistant pro- fessor for four years at Oglethorpe University. MATTHEW TUCHLER, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY Tuchler eamed his bachelor's from Haverford College, his master's from the University of Chicago and his doctorate from the University of Illinois. Since 1995, Tuchler had served as a postdoctoral research assistant at the University of Southern California. He has also taught as a graduate fellow at the University of Illinois. ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS JOHNNY BASSO, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Basso received his bachelor's, master's and a doctorate in chemistry and bio- chemistry from Concordia University. He has also taught at Concordia and held a postdoctoral fellowship at Eastern Virginia Medical School in the department of microbiology and immunology. ASHER BIEMANN, INSTUCTOR OF RELIGION Biemann earned his master's in philosophy from Karl-Franzens-Universitat in Graz, Austria and is working towards a Ph.D. at the same institution. JAMES CASEY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS (VISITING) Casey is a 1991 graduate of W&L and earned a master's in agricultural and resource economics from North Carolina State University in 1994. He is cur- rently working on his doctorate in forest economics and policy at N.C. State. KHAMLA DHOUTI, INSTRUCTOR OF ROMANCE LANGUAGES (VISITING) Dhouti is a 1991 graduate of W&L. She earned a master's from Middlebury College and is completing her dissertation as a Ph.D. candidate at the University of TexaS—Austin. V SYMEON GIANNAKOS, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF POLITICS (VISITING) Giannakos is part ofa faculty exchange with the American University in Bulgaria. He earned his bachelor's from Plymouth State University and his master's and doctorate degrees in foreign affairs from the University of Vir- ginia. His area of expertise is international relations. ALAN GRANDA, PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY (VISITING) Granda is a Senior Humboldt Fellow at the University of Delaware. He is teaching a special course in neuroscience titled "The Biology ofViSion" this fall. JEFFREY HASS, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY Hass earned his bachelor's in chemistry from Harvard in 1989 and his master's in sociology from Princeton in 1993. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton. Hass Served as a teaching assistant at Princeton and has also taught at Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh. DONNA KOROL, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (VISITING) Korol earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1983 and a Ph. D. in 1991 in neuroscience from the University of Virginia, where she has most recently Served as a research associate. MICHAEL KULIKOWSKI, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HISTORY Kulikowski received his bachelor's in history from Rutgers University in 1991 and his master's and doctorate degrees in medieval Studies from the University of Toronto. His area of special interest is the Middle Ages. HUN LYE, INSTRUCTOR OF RELIGION Lye received his bachelor's degree from Allegheny College in 1993 and is presently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia. His area of special interest is East Asian Buddhism. EUGENE MCCABE, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION McCabe received his bachelor's degree from Bates College in 1995. He will Serve as an assistant coach in football and men's lacrosse in addition to his teach- ing assignment in physical education. VERONIQUE MCNELLY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ROMANCE LANGUAGES McNelly earned her bachelor's and InaSter's in French literature at the Uni- versity of Virginia and is currently a candidate for a Ph.D. from Virginia. Her specialty is the French literature of West Africa and the Caribbean. PULITZER WINNER READS POETRY Henry Taylor, 1986 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for “The Flying Change,” will give a poetry reading in Northen Auditorium 7 p.m. on Oct. 5. Taylor's visit is sponsored by the Glasgow Endowment Program at W&L. His books of poems include “The Horse Show at Midnight,” “An Afternoon of Pocket Billiards,” “The Flying Change” and “Under- Standing Fiction: Poems, 1986- 1 996.” He has published three other books and his transla- tion of Sophocles’ “Electra” appeared last spring in the Penn Greek Drama Series. Taylor recieved a 1998 Individual Artist Fellowship fron‘t the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Rod Smith, editor of the University's liter- ary magazine “Shenandoah,” describes Tay- lor as, “A spectacular reader who connects with any audience on an electric level.” ANTHROPOLOGY HOSTS OPEN HOUSE AS part of Virginia Archaeology Month, the laboratory of anthropology at W&L will hold an open house on Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. until 4 pm. The public is invited to the labo- ratory for the formal opening of new exhibits at the archaeology museum and interpretive tours of the historical Liberty Hall area. The laboratory is located near W&L'S ath- letic fields off of Route 60 West in the red brick farmhouse. Guided interpretive tours of the ruins of the Liberty Hall academic building and historic campus area will be conducted and brochures will be available for Self-guided tours. The lo- cations of buildings associated with the carn- pus that are no longer Standing will be marked so the public can See the extent of the campus. STUDENTS ATTEND CONFERENCE ON ABUSE Five W&L students will attend the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's 13th annual conference on Oct. 8-10 in Nor- folk, Va. Faculty, students, campus police and administrators from colleges and universities across Virginia will work together to create solutions for preventing underage and binge drinking on their campuses. The W&L student leaders attending are Greta Richter, Student Judicial Council chair; Patrick McCorrnack, Student Judicial Coun- cil secretary; Sara McCrone, Panhellenic Council president; Mikel Parker, Interfrater- nity Council president and Gregg Genetti, In- terfratemity Council vice president. Solution to crossword puzzle on page 8. You know you're more than a piece of paper. You're bursting with ideas and insights that can change the world of business. And at Andersen As a leading global management and technology consulting organization, we bring our insights and ideas to world—class clients to help _n__IJ_g_:: PBIED TEAR AtI1'LAn§EoLIO SEPARATION .19“; HJSTA_§_ES nu TER SUD PUB: Consultingwewantthem. BETTEE HALGIJJ N ’lEAD FENCE PIE n HG PLATE cEg_§_ Al|’1' PIEBS cAnEI) GEslrunEs CANAHY EBCAT LED STHEET EonEcAs'r NEAT lN=VITABlE All+I_l_S N0"ES :Lu5 PIPE snllni TERM SUSANA NUCCETELLI, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY (VISITING) Nuccetelli earned her bachelor's in philosophy and linguistics from the Na- tional University of Rosario, Argentina. She holds doctorate degrees from Universidad Autonoma of Madrid, the University of Murcia and City Univer- sity of New York. Her area of Specialization is philosophy of the mind. JAMES RAPER, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF JOURNALISM Raper is a 1971 graduate of the University of Richmond. For 20 years he worked for the Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk and its sister newspaper, the Led- ger-Slar. From 1984-1991 he was the managing editor for both newspapers. CLIFTON ROBERTSON, INSTRUCTOR OF ROMANCE LANGUAGES Robertson earned a B.A. in Iberian history and B.S.N. and M.A. degrees in Spanish literature from the University of Virginia. He is presently a Ph.D. candidate in Spanish literature from Virginia. He has taught at Virginia, the University of Oregon and St. Mary's Academy in Almeria, Spain. FRANK SETTLE, PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY Settle earned his bachelor's degree from Emory & Henry College and his Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee. Since 1995 he been employed by the National Science Foundation as a program director. Settle is professor emeritus of chemistry at Virginia Military Institute and has also taught at the US. Air Force Academy, James Madison University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. DENNIS TERRY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY (VISITING) Terry earned his master's from Bowling Green University and his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 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Read them carefully before you invest or send money. ihe siudeni ociiviiies wiih homecoming weekend fridciy, ociober 2, 1998 oi the povillion Picture yourself here in the Phioffice, handling accounts for real businesses and earning commission for ad sales (across from the Student Activities Office). We’ll contact you for an interview. I L Keep upiwith what’s happening on the Hill. Get the university newspaper dehve ialitoly ueyery I I $3Q)toil\j1.anaging Editor Jason Williams, W&L University, University Ce ter,’ , wmmn: BUSINESS Mmuistn The Ring—tum Phi is looking for a new business manager. If you’re thinking about a career in public relations, advertising, management, accounting, or you’re just interested in a rewarding extracurricular activity to boost your resumé, apply now: Write an application letter to The Ring-tum Phi Editorial Board. Tell us your qualifications and why you want the position. Deliver your letter to The Ring- tum Phi mailbox in the University Center _ ‘-«~w.u..-.«.-«-.-a.;-..-.\«.¢-:a.»..¢-/ boord presents iho muse.meon’r doors open: 8:30 p.m. — show starts: 9 p.m. $8 w&| community .— $12 non—w&| ‘rickets on sale sepiember 28-October 2 oi the co—op 3. OCR::/Vol_101/WLURG39_RTP_19980928/WLURG39_RTP_19980928_007.2.txt K The 1998 Homecoming Queen nominees are in and they are all Wash- ington and Lee women. The alumni as- I,‘ sociation, Kathekon, picked a panel from the faculty and staff to interview the women and pick this year’s Queen. The committee looks for a woman who makes a great contribution to ‘it Washinton and Lee. This year’s can- didates face interviews Friday. The winner and her court will be crowned during half-time of this Saturday’s foot- ‘:1 ball game against Randolph-Macon at ‘ Wilson Field. The nominees are: ‘ CHI PSI Amy Jo Baker ’99 Chi Omega Escort: Chris Neilsen A KAPPA SIGMA 1 I Cecily Audrey Reynolds ’99 Kappa Alpha Theta A Escort: Andrew Duane Beckler LAMBDA CHI ALPHA .* A A v ‘: Elizabeth Carol Perkins ’99 ‘Escort: Jeffrey Lynn Rankin PHI DELTA THETA *Mary Crawford McFall ’99 Kappa Kappa Gamma Escort: Harry Maurice Wilson A PHI GAMMA DELTA A f. Kelly Elizabeth Stewart ’00 Escort: Jason Allyn Nichols A PHI KAPPA SIGMA ffl Cory Kristen Mettee ’99 Escort: Stephen Hall Birdsall I. PHI KAPPA PS1 I 1 Anna Berry Lowden ’99 Kappa Alpha Theta ‘ Escort: Mark Averyt PI KAPPA PHI Caroline Tison Simons ’99 Kappa Alpha Theta Escort: Samuel Moore Chase SIGMA ALPHA EPsILoN Ashley Secrest Penkava ’99 Chi Omega Escort: John Peyre Scurry .E . Elizabeth Katherine Spencer _,_,99 . Escort: Hansel] Merrill Pasco SIGMA N U Suzanne Miriam Blum ’00 Pi Beta Phi Escort: Darrick Harper Alford SIGMA PHI EPsILoN Megan Lousie Snodgrass ’99 Escort: Michael John Beakley KAPPA ALPHA THETA Amanda Jo Stallard ’99 ‘Greeks Nominate :Queen Candidates Escort: John David Sarah Elizabeth Rector ’99 Escort: Reed Calvert Kuhn Grumbine KAPPA DELTA Enid Elizabeth Dean ’99 Escort: Matthew Adrian KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA Thurlow Sarah Meier Saalfield ’99 Escort: Blake Nathaniel Amy Kathleen Stowell ’99 Escort: Grady Walter Coker (Beta Theta Pi and Minority Student Association nominees not available at press time) PI BETA PHI Jones LOOKING BACK photo cortesy of the Calyx Kisses for a Queen. Professor of Chemistry Keith Shillington made it his tradition to crown and kiss the Homecoming Queen each year. Shillington kissed the winner for 32 years until his retirement and subsequent death in the early 1990’s. He crowned the first Queen from W&L, Catherine Christian ’89 in 1987. HOMECOMING . V 4510‘ W photo courtesy of Mercury Records God Street Wine will perform Friday at the Pavillion. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., and the show begins at 9 p.m. W&L Celebrates First Homecoming Day in 1925 On Saturday, Nov. 7, 1925, thou- sands of people stood in the rain in standing room only space at Wilson Field to watch the Generals football team annihilate UVA, 12-0. The first annual Homecoming began with a bang. The Alumni Magazine for October, 1925 announced the “First Official Annual Homecoming Day.” Tickets were $2 and the seats were reserved. Alumni were invited to attend a meet- ing ofthe Alumni Association, where G.H. Denny, a former W&L president -who later became president of the Uni- versity of Alabama (the school accused of stealing the “W&L Swing” and re- naming it “The Alabama Swing”) ad- dressed the crowd. Alumni also could attend Saturday morning classes. Campus accommodations had to be made for 10,000 people. The Alumni Magazine listed fraternity house man- agers so the alumni could contact them if they wanted to stay in their houses. The railroads offered special rates from all over the state to Lexington. Game tickets were sold in Roanoke, Lynchburg and Staunton. G Local merchants were asked to keep their stores closed during the afiemoon so that everyone in town could attend the game. A dance was held on Saturday night. Many of the traditions which grew up over the years are now gone: frater- nity decorations, fieshman parades, the 13 Club, pep rallies and the “Opening Dance.” On Friday night, the night before the big game, the freshman, wearing paja- mas, and other students would gather in the gym for apep rally. W&L’s cheer- leaders led the students in cheers and athletes and coaches gave speeches. In 1955, the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Com- pany gave 1,000 megaphones to the stu- dents for the pep rally. Thirteen days before Homecoming, the 13 Club would begin its initiation period for 13 new pledges from 13 different fraternities who each paid an initiation fee of $ 1 3. l 3. As their most famous tradition, the pledges would tar and feather the Cyrus McCormick statue on the front lawn and cover the base with number 13’s. The drinking associated with the Welcome Back Alumni ! If you have any stories or photos you’d like to share, e-mail us at: phi@wlu.edu Homecoming game has also changed over the years. In the 1955 Homecom- ing issue of the Phi, the Executive Committee stated that its policy against public drinking would be strictly enforced at that year’s game. The University kept up the Home- coming tradition over the years. 1955 is the only year they canceled the fes- tivities. The events occurred every year ex- cept 1954 when the festivities were can- celed. ~ compiled fiom stafl reports it-=“3o.:p.m..t Haeécoming PAGE 7 New York, Band will Rock by Lora Ellison STAFF WRITER Many northern ears have perked up at the mentioning of God Street Wine as the choice for this year’s ' Homecoming band. o -.-. ....l:. This New York group has a reputa- :1 tion for knocking the crowd’s socks ‘ off in concert, and there are many loyal Washington and Lee fans that can at- test to that. Compared with groups such as Phish, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Ben Folds Five, God Street Wine obviously has a somewhat diverse sound which ranges from bluegrass to ska, and covers many genres in be- tween. Their newest self-titled album fo- cuses on the energy and spontane- -‘ ity that drives their live perfor- ' mances. Their contagious enthusi- asm on stage as well as a knack for r improvisation are two major strengths which keep their fans com- ing back for more. “They have a big - following, mostly from the Northeast, ' but I think even the people who haven’t heard ofthem will be pleas- antly surprised,” Student Activities Board President Wes Armstrong said. ThaMuseMeant, Friday night’s opening band will move from the gentle strum of the guitar to high paced thrills of the mandolin. Originally from Santa Fe, this group has taken its unique sound on tour with Blues Traveler, Dave Matthews Band, Leftover Salmon and several others. been on it . . . . .. . ‘._ -_.,._._...-.n~.v.-.-x.-.._- . 3... .4 . . .4 ..... ... .. .... -.--.. . ...-....-.-son-‘rs.n...~.-rum...-.... ;.,_,-_._«,-.v.,._-.,-.,..-.-..,y.-.-cu. -.-c..-. .r. _ . an .- A . o c.v v__v,O.-LwV..t;'.'AI‘p';¢i . . 0. -. . . -1 v. '5 -. -. '1 H v, . 4 .v \ OCR::/Vol_101/WLURG39_RTP_19980928/WLURG39_RTP_19980928_008.2.txt PAGE 8 Humor Page LAST WORD SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 Hey buddy, Can You Spare an Internship? by Kevin McManemin BLEA TING AND BABBLING Your C-School friends have gotten a great head start on their careers at the Career Development and Place- ment Office’s Meet the Players pro- gram. Now we’re pleased to announce that we’ve created a program for the rest of the school: Meet the Panhandlers A Career Development and Placement Office pro- gram designed especially for liberal arts majors. Make valuable contacts and learn hot hints from the professional unem- ployed. More than 40 homeless alumni will be on hand to answer your ques- tions and borrow your money. Then, branch off into the small group seminar that best suits your in- terests: —Dumpsters: bedroom, pantry or both? —The right way and the wrong way to mumble incoherently to yourself. —A beginners guide to malt liquor. —Public urination laws and you. photo by Jana Bircliuin A Meet the Panhandlers participant practices an important career skill and makes the most of his English major. Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1 Poles 4 RBI’ e‘g' 5 Snooped 5 Annoy 10 Ruler of old 6 Evaluated 14 Dismounted 7 Rambow 15 Huge 8 16 Stew 9 Condemn openly 17 Schism 10 Threw 19 Fountain drink 1 1 Gr°°_Ve 20 Certain captives 12 Asslstant 21 Expulsion 13 Jungle sound 23 Chew the -— (mediate) 18 Ran 24 Clean 22 Prod 25 Sofa 24 Breathes heavily 29 Dangle 25 Piece ofwood to keep a 33 Beg car from moving 34 Bam-er 26 Upper class 35 Bakery item 27 Canvas shelters 36 Marriage band 28 Childrenls game 37 Dish 29 Listens to 38 Yield, as territory 30 “Aida? e‘g' _ 39 Lawyer: abbn 3] More expansive 40 Docks 32 Indigent 41 was concerned 34 Group ofwarships 42 Expressive motions 37 Robbing Ships at Sea 44 Songbird 38 Container 45 Begone! V 40 Purplish color 46 was ahead 41 Military school student 47 Avenue 43 Afma" fly f ",vely‘jinuch, ploudiof helit 50 Predict 44 Red gj nizer/ChouiNip-Fou. 55 Tidy 46 Adored 56 Unavoidable 47 Break 58 weapons 48 Actress Garr 59 Memoranda 49 Incline 60 Pivot 50 Greek cheese 61 Tube 5 I Hm] 62 Class 52 Competent 63 Tenure 53 Pronounce indistinctly 54 Pour And not 1 Im etuous . . 2 Maggargne :3 1994 T”b"”e Med” “needed to screw it back in. 3 lmmerses ervlces tereot ’es”p’rot‘e‘stla¢k ortusigsr . .=:={ " ~ Hoill ooh’-—‘fEh, why-a is it ,there’s-a no roles ‘stereotypes-a no] more? Mama jmialg” cried 9 Giuseppe?Dorriiriic1§_Francis(Aritigliong at the Ethw 4» Stereotype é,March down Hollywood Bou- r‘ Jevard today.,Tlie§tereotypes are angered by the , >1’ léidisturbingliglack ofjfoles for crude ethnic stereo- gjtypes irifrnoiiernlfilrnsi‘ “Me ‘rikey’ being steleotype A, A ~ , “When‘rriy tribe first come to Hills of Hollywood many moons ago there were many go§$‘d roles for 3 braves,” explains Chiefwoiks-On-Commission of the , Redfoot tribe. “Now all roles for minorities have jg depth,’ intelligence. Poison for us simple stereotypes.” lThe1n‘arch”drew together stereotypes of every 1 1‘ race and creed, except for the Irish contingent which ‘ blew off the march to go to a pub and the Polish 2 contingent which was stalled when a light bulb , burnediout at their headquarters and they spent ‘ I7 all day trying to remember how many of them were Just listen to what previous Meet the Panhandlers participants have to say: “I interned in an alley a few blocks away from Wall Street this summer and it was great. Everyone was so friendly, they onlyjumped me twice!” Matt, class of ' 93 “When I graduated W&L with a double major in philosophy and Me- dieval and Renaissance studies, it sure looked like it was back to living with my parents for me. But thanks to the contacts I made at Meet the Panhan- dlers, now I’m living in my own tool shed!” Jimmy, class of '96 “My starting salary is seven dol- lars and fifty-three cents a week. I sleep in a refrigerator box with a fam- ily of diseased squirrels. I’m addicted to eight different drugs. But at least I’m my own boss!” Jill, class of '89 So if you’re majoring in English, theater,joumalism, history, sociology/ anthropology, math, or any of the other majors with little or no bearing on the real world, come this Thurs- day night to the dumpster behind the D-hall and Meet the Panhandlers! Program starts around seven-ish and ends when the cops k.ick us out. Tattered attire is requested. The CDPO —— “because it’s your own damn fault for majoring in liberal arts.” . ‘moderatelypricedtotitwithin . age” said march orga- ClassiPhieds For Sale Lost and Found 1000 empty dip cans, make great conversation piece and good build- ing material, ring Bub or B0 at the house. Lost: freshman roommate. Left last week for class at duPont Hall and never came back. 6’ 1, male, brown hair, blue eyes. Answers to “Brian.” Found: Newcomb Hall. Found sit- ting on Colonnade looking lost and forlorn. 1997 BMW M coupe. Daddy just bought me the new ’98 model so I don’t need this ol’ clunker anymore. Will trade for a handle of Beam or best offer. Lost: virginity. Last seen going into frat party drunk. Please return. Employment Rockbridge County man has two tickets to the WWF’s Summer Slam ’96. Will take a new rake or best offer. 45,755 Dead Bootlegs. No longer needed as my stereo system is old and the speakers have gone to pot. Wanted Anyone know a cure for genital warts? Anyone? Call Rob at ext. 643. Please hurry. Frat needs pledges. Damn winter rush, we have crappy jobs that need to be done now! Tasks include answering phones, errands to Stop- In at all hours of day and night, cleaning up puke and other bodily substances after parties, occasional self-flagellation and defecation, in- tense manual labor and psychologi- cal torture. Pay is nothing and you maggots will like it that way until we find out if you have what it takes to be a brother. Answers to Calculus midterm. What the hell is a derivative? lntegr-what? Ring Tom, Robinson Hall, R-5, third aisle, window seat. Date for homecoming. Please. Anybody. I’m not a picky man. Really. How about you? What’s that, you’ve already got a date? Oh. Okay. Sorry to bother you. Really, anybody is fine. How about you there, with the braces? What, you’ll be out of town? Oh. Okay. I just want to find a date for homecoming. Oh God, why can’t I find a date for homecoming? Well, if you change your mind, ring Alexander at ext. 375. Sony for wasting your time. Editor needsed forPhi. Must know goods grammar puncuation and spelling, and spelling, must check for fatc errors as;well as typos, badly needed editors to edit. Must not make up information or quotes. Are you a “can-do” kind of person who wakes up every morning excited about the challenges of a fresh new day? Are you a self- starter, a go-getter, a people-per- son? If you think this description of you is “right-on,” l’ve got a niftyjob for you: speed bump! Apply in person, left lane, I-81, rush hour. Nazi goons needed. Be a part ofthe Administration’s “War on Fun.” A Story Of Kegs, Dances, Paddlings, And A Hell Night That Will Lead You To The..... I Em i»\i«*.~. 1 im- 4 Personals A W&L Original SW preppy into beer, Dave Matthews Band and myself, looking for willing female to hook—up with this weekend and then completely forget about. Ring Chad ext. 345. A W&L Original SW preppy into beer, Dave Matthews Band and myself, looking for willing female to hook—up with this weekend and then completely forget about. Ring Mark ext. 486. A W&L Original SW preppy into beer, Dave Matthews Band and myself, looking for willing female to hook-up with thisrweekend and then completely forget about. Ring Chris ext. 253. Needs husband before graduation SWF looking for rich Southern man to take home to daddy. 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