OCR::/Vol_095_096/WLURG39_RTP_19951006/WLURG39_RTP_19951006_001.2.txt X X -A L Behinal the lens with W Patrick H1'ne/ya _ 7 " '..l,‘:3 _,:_;.v',,¢._f,’;\/ Y . s ;..>.~a «..-uamrerzw .153‘; Jt~.«, :>'fi\ mm» GET ii 6 19”’ Fllllllilll snu 5EAlll.'ll|Nli FIIR FIRST vision 6 ,/ ~52; Chi: fling-tum ifllii 1 VOLUME 9%, N0. 5 WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY ‘- A christening of sorts LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA OCTOBER 6, 1995 Panhellenic revises sorority Rush rules By TURNER FIELD Phi Staff Writer With men’s Rush already in the distant past, W&L women are now gearing up for this winter’s sorority Rush. The fall is a time for potential rushees to become acquainted with the four sororities on campus and their respective members. But the Panhellenic Council has established several new important rules about fall contact between upperclass sorority women and potential rushees. Panhellenic instituted two new rules this fall. The first bans “hotboxing,” which is when two or three girls belonging to the same or different sororities box a girl into a comer at a pany with the intent of rushing her. This rule states that a potential rushee must remain on the outside of the group when talking with sorority members. The second new rule to go into effect this fall forbids sorority members from giving cold tests to potential rushees. There are many other rules that Panhellenic has established over the years in hopes that sorority Rush will be as fair as possible. Sorority members are not allowed to have contact with women with the intent to rush them. No sorority may be mentioned exces- sively to a potential rushee. Sorority members are not permitted to give gifts of any kind to a potential rushee. Actives may not have potential rushees at their residences, and if a party is being given at the active’s residence, members of at least two other sororities must be present. Sorority members are not allowed to enter freshmen dormitories wearing so- rority paraphernalia. The offering of rides to poten- , tial rushees is prohibited under any unorganized circumstances. Study groups with potential rushees are allowed, but they must be held in public places, and no sorority paraphernalia may be visible during such times. Rush Orientation took place on the 28th of Sep- tember when many of the preliminary details of Rush were discussed. The next important date is October 23rd which is Rush registration. The location for registration is still to be announced. After this date, closed contact begins and sorority members are no longer allowed to have any formal, organized Contact with rushees. This includes visiting rushees in their donns and having meals with them. Sorority Rush officially begins January 12, when girls fonnally meet with each sorority. Until then, Panhellenic hopes the established guidelines and rules ensure fairness and unbiased attitudes between the sororities and potential rushees. Betsy Green, Phi Photo Editor building in progress. In an odd rite of passage, Cadaver Society's mysterious signs decorate the new science FLC leads Class of ’99 in exciting year BY RACHEL GODDU Phi Staff Writer Being a relatively new group on campus, the FLC has a lot of flexibility with which to work. A group at W&L without 100 or so years of precident and tradition behind it is certainly a rarity. The most pressing concern for the FLC members is the fresh- The newly selected Freshman Leadership Committee (FLC) began its busy year last week. The thirteen member committee is looking forward to an exciting, eventful year. The committee is dedicated to the task of organizing freshmen class activities. The soon-to-be elected Freshman Class President and Vice President will serve in leadership positions over the FLC. Also overlooking the F LC is Dean Manning, who was pleased with the students’ “eager[ness] to contribute in the community,” and the way in which they “re-embrace fundamental values and traditions of W&L.” The students were excited to be chosen from the over 60 initial applicants and expressed their feelings on the FLC. Molly McGregor stated, “I applied to the FLC because I really was interested in taking a strong leadership position in ourclass and helping to plan activities together.” Nate Tencza, who will be handling the FLC’s secretarial duties, commented, “The FLC is a perfect group to help develop our sense of class unity.” SAB elects newofficers, plans this year's events BY CELESTE Rasmussen Phi Staff Writer No one can deny the “play hard” aspect of life at Washington and Lee. Every weekend, students en- gage in a myriad of fun activities that range from fraternity parties to spending a quiet evening with a group of friends. One of the main organizations in charge of sup- plying fun activities to W&L students is the Student Activities Board. According to President Hollis Leddy, the purpose of the SAB is to bring entertainment to W&L. Be- sides sponsoring acts such as comedians, hypnotists, and different functions such as Bingo in the Pit, the SAB also is in charge of hiring bands for the big weekends on campus, such as Homecoming, Christ- mas Weekend, and FD. Last week 43 new and returning members of the SAB held their first meeting. Leddy mentioned that . one of their main goals for this year is to try to please man class Homecoming float, about which they have been meeting daily. Future possibilities include dances, fundraisers and a con- tinuation of the Mr. W&L male beauty contest. Subsequent meetings will be weekly assuming, as Nate fears, they “find a float and aren’t bobbing along in the back of a pick—up truck!” Freshmen with concerns or sug- gestions are encouraged to contact any of the FLC members. FLC mem- bers include Wes Armstrong, Trey _ Carr, Keri Dunphy, Maciej Golubiewski,James Haslam, Pamela Hubert, David Lehman, Noah Levy, Molly McGregor, Sarah Moore (Homecoming Chairperson), Mandy Stallard, Nate Tencza (Secretary), and Amanda Yates. Alternates include Ashley Copps, Charles Leddy, and Jann Rhea. everyone by supplying a wide variety of new activi- ties, such as an 80’s disco party and a jazz band: She also noted that the SAB would like to bring bigger bands to campus this year and cites Rusted Root and The Beastie Boys as possible candidates. Because the SAB is funded by the Executive Committee, many of the events are free or at a . minimum charge. Leddy says that because of the activities fee paid Rockbridge County unites against domestic violence BY MICHAEL Hr-zwuzrr Phi Associate Editor On Wednesday, the Lexington community made a stand against domestic violence and sexual as- sault during a vigil in Hopkins Green. The event was sponsored by Project Horizon, a non-profit or- ganization that provides educa- tion and assists abused family members, the Rockbridge chapter of the National Organization of Women, and the Rockbridge Area Coalition Against Sexual Assault (RACASA). Lori Olan, Executive Director of Project Horizon, said the vigil kicked off Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. She said they will organize speak- ing engagements around the city and county and will be doing dis- plays, starting at Washington and Lee University. Many community leaders, in- cluding Lexington city mayor Buddy Derrick, spoke and signed a proclamation declaring October Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Libby Boyd, Executive Director of Choices of Luray, was the fea- tured speaker. She encouragedthe audience to take action against violence toward women and chil- dren. “Men, women, and children are dying from murder, suicide...,” she said. “Each voice added will mean one less victim.” W&L students and faculty at- tended the vigil. Many W&L stu- dents are volunteers with Project Horizon. “It’s good that people care and are aware the problem exists in Rockbridge County,” said Margie Ford ‘97, “but we still need all the help we can get because domestic violence continues to threaten to erode the spirit of women in Rockbridge County.” Junior Susan McMurry agreed. “I think it’s a good idea to pro- mote community awareness,” she said. ‘‘I hope it will make more people aware that there is a prob- lem with domestic violence in Rockbridge County, but there is also a solution. Theres help for the problem.” Professor of Art Pamela Simpson, who is also the adminis- trator for RACASA, believed the program did have an impact on the community. “There is a real healing process that can happen when victims and their supporters come together in something like this. It lets every- one know they are not alone.” Betsy Green, Phi Photo Editor Leyburn Library hosts a trellis upon which students and faculty can tie blue ribbons, denoting their support for victims of domestic violence. 2 Tailgating rules to change again by students in the beginning of the year, ticket prices are kept around eight dollars. Their goal is to raise about half of their budget back from ticket revenues. For students interested in joining the SAB, inter- views for membership positions are held every fall and interviews for officer positions every spring. This year’s other officers include Erin Harrison (Publicity), Doug Kennedy (Treasurer), Robert Covington (Rider), Chris Wick (Entertainment Di- rector), and Eli Smith (Operations). This weekend, as part of the Homecoming cel- ebrations, there will be an SAB-sponsored concert in the Pavilion, Widespread Panic. Leddy reminds ev- eryone that tickets can be purchased outside of the Co—op until Friday. BY DAN ODENWALD Phi Executive Editor Two weeks after the Washington and Lee administration placed new restric- tions on tailgating, they have changed their minds. Liberty Hall Ruins will be the site for Homecoming Weekend tailgates instead of the fenced in lacrosse ‘practice fields. ‘‘I think that will be a lot better,” said Ryan Connolly, President of the lnterfra- ternity Council. “lt’s more scenic and more enjoyable for the students.” After gathering student opinion, Dean of Students David Howison decided to move this weekend’s tailgate to the Ruins. Tables and trash cans will be provided for the various student groups who wish to participate in the festivities. Trucks will not be allowed to park near the Ruins, however, for fear of damage to the lawn. Party-goers will be able to set up at 12 noon and will be encouraged to attend the game at 2:00 p.m. . Director of Security Mike Young says it’s a hope of the new limitations that more students will watch the football team. Associate Dean of Students Buddy Atkins complained that tailgates have become like Foxfleld. He said the original purpose of “coming together to socialize” has been turned into an opportunity “to go out and get trashed.” Young reiterated university concerns over accidents. “We need more control over this event than in the past,” said Young, “because of the increasing liability.” Connolly said he understood this con- cern, but “of course, I prefer the traditional tailgating. OCR::/Vol_095_096/WLURG39_RTP_19951006/WLURG39_RTP_19951006_002.2.txt V BEYOND THE BLUE RIDGE O.J. Simpson acquitted Los Angeles—After an extremely short deliberation, a jury of ten women and two men found Simpson not guilty of the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Positive and negative reactions to the verdict throughout the country were clearly split along racial lines. Simpson cannot be retried, but he could be forced to testify in civil suits brought by the families of the victims. Clinton vetos bill concerning Congressional spending Washington, D.C.——President Clinton vetoed a bill that pays the costs of running Congress, telling Republican lawmakers that he will not approve their spending bills until a federal budget is adopted. The country is presently operating under an improvised spending bill since the end of the fiscal year, September 30. According to Clinton advisors, the President used the veto “to express his concern over what was sometimes pretty pathetic work on the budget” by Republicans in Congress. Bosnian troops attack Serbs Sarajevo-—ln what US and U.N. officials are calling an extremely damaging move, Bosnian military forces attacked the Serb strongholds around Sarajevo Tuesday in an attempt to cut off supplies to the Serbian forces who are continuing their siege on the Bosnian capitol. This military action, which included the use of heavy artillery around Sarajevo is in violation of weapons agreements made with peacekeeping forces and could cause an enormous setback in the efforts toward ending the Serbian siege and all warfare in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Pope arrives in United States Newark, NJ—Pope John Paul II arrives in Newark on Wednesday for a five-day visit to the United States. During his time here, he will say Mass in Baltimore and address the United Nations on human rights issues. Polls report that American Roman Catholics are largely supportive of the Pope, but many are in moral conflict with a Roman Catholic Church which they believe does not address modern concerns. The Pope, it is reported, will refer to many such issues in a reprimand to Americans for endorsing euthanasia and abortion, among other topics which he views as a violation of the American belief in basic human rights. Beyond the Blue Ridge is compiled by Peggy Stuntz and Laura Knapp GOP WATCH Editor's Note: GOP Watch is a specialweekly feature to keep Washing- ton and Lee's students informed about the Republican Presdential Campaign in advance of Mock Convention. Dole caught in tax cuts debate As Republicans senators clash yet again on the issue of the proposed tax cuts, Senate Majority Leader and Presidential hopeful Bob Dole is caught between moderate and conservative GOP factions. Moderate Senate Republicans this week suggested a four-year tax reduction plan which would cut federal revenue by $152.2 billion as a substitution for a seven- year plan which would cut tax dollars by $245 billion. Conservative leaders insist, however, that any temporary tax cuts are a compromise which the GOP cannot make. Dole’s comments on the issue have been construed by some as reflecting an ambivalence which could cause serious problems for his bid for the party nomination. Debate on the tax reduction proposals will continue next week during the meeting of the Senate Finance Committee. Dole, Gramm clash over affirmative action ban Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole and Senator Phil Gramm, both candidates for the Republican Presidential nomination, were embroiled in a conflict over the necessity of immediate Congressional action to ban affirmative action this week. While the elimination of affirmative action programs remains a major Republican goal, Senator Dole has repeatedly delayed Congressional debate on the issue for several reasons, including the urgency of the Medicare issue, and the likelihood of a presidential veto on any outright ban of affirmative action. Gramm, however, contends that his willingness to bring the issue onto the floor will play a major role in the GOP’s choice of a presidential nominee. GOP Watch is compiled by Peggy Stuntz and Laura Knapp The Ring-tum Phi, October 6, 1995 Simpson verdict captivates campus BY DAN ODENWALD Phi Executive Editor Where were you when the O.J. Simpson verdict was announced? With the same clarity of thought and crystal-clear recollection our par- ents possess when remembering the JFK assassination, Generation X now has its equivalent. Alongwith millions ofother Ameri- cans, the Washington and Lee commu- nity was captivated Tuesday afternoon when O.J. Simpson was found not guilty of the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. “The whole thing was just amusing because it was such a production,” said Helen Chandler, ’96. The O.J. verdict was popular con- versation Tuesday morning and was further inspired by the banners around campus urging the release of the ex- football hero. Most notably, a banner hung from the Co—op which read, “Free the Juice today — #32.” Some classes, normally beginning at 1 p.m., were postponed so that stu- dents and professors could gather around television and radios. History students on the third floor of Newcomb Hall gathered intoaclass- room and huddled around a prehistoric radio. Junior Adrienne Bryant said the technical problems of the old radio heightened the suspense because it re- peatedly cut out when the verdict was being read. The Leyburn Library staff opened Northen Auditorium to guests who wished to stop by and watch the pro- ceedings on the large-screen televi- sion. Journalism classes in Reid Hall gath- ered in the large lecture room on the second floor to watch as well. Ethan Krupp, ‘97, was amused by journalism professors who laughed aloud when Judge Lance lto asked the media to respect the privacy of the jurors and not hound them for inter- views. Students in the Study Skills course in the University Center walked down to the GHQ to watch the verdict. Many students skipped afternoon classes to watch the coverage while others came late. One industrious freshman who had an exam in a Calculus 101 class sched- uled for 1 p.m. brought a walkman with him. When the verdict was read, he leaned forward to tell a friend. Upon receiving quizzical looks from class- mates, the student proudly proclaimed, “The Juice is loose.” Fraternity houses and dorm rooms were also popular locations to watch the ruling. Junior Roderick Carmody heard the ruling in the T.V. room of the Sigma Chi house along with his brothers, house cook, and two members of the cleaning staff. Perhaps the strangest spot in Lex- ington where W&L students listened to the verdict was the Intensive Care Unit of Stonewall Memorial Hospital. Junior Andria Greeney was volun- teering that afternoon. According to her, the Stonewall staff had a betting pool on the outcome. Roughly 50 percent put their money on conviction, while the other 50 percent put theirs on acquittal. “About half of the people were happy with the ruling because they won money,” said Greeney. Despite the wide difference of loca- tions students watched the verdict, they seemed to agree that the verdict was unfair. Indeed, many students were disappointed with the ruling. SeniorTory Noto commented, “The trial was a farce. I thought it was a travesty of justice. Personally, I think he got off easy.” “O.J. got off because of his presti- gious reputation,” said freshman Claire Cannon. ‘‘It causes us to doubt our justice system.” “They brought race into it and it had nothing to do with it. He’s guilty and everyone knows it,” said Bryant. “l was not shocked by the verdict,” said Jay White, ’96. “There was no , way a reasonable jury could convict on that evidence even though he was guilty as an s.o.b.” Exchange student Nanu Segal, a resident of England, was also intrigued by the announcement. “l was gob-smacked,” said Segal, ‘‘like I had been poked with an electric cattle prod.” Segal said the trial was covered in the English media, but with less inten- sity than in the U.S. media. Watching American news is like watching movies, said Segal. Given the drama in the last two days of the O.J. Simpson trial, many Ameri- cans would undoubtedly concur. College Republicans BY CELESTE RAsMussEN Phi Staff Writer EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part one of a three-part series examining different political organizations on campus. Whether they live in the C-School, are aspiring journalists, or just have strong opinions, Washington and Lee students are no strangers to politics. This is evident by the many political organizations present on our campus. One such organization is the Washington and Lee chapter of the College Republicans. With around 105 members, College Republicans is one of the largest political organizations on campus. Under new leadership, their first meeting was held last month and featured appearances by many local Republican campaigns including Commonwealth’s Attorney candidate Bob Armstrong and his campaign man- ager J.H. Kostelnl; Jeff Williams, campaign manager for Virginia Senate candidate Emmett Hanger; and a representative from the office of Ben Nicely, candidate for the 18th District House of Delegates. Also present were professors Connelly and Rush and a representative from the local Rockbridge County Republican Association. Chairman Edyth Poecker cites many new goals for the College Republicans this ear. First, she would like to see an increased presence and a higher visibility of the group around campus. Secondly, she would like to see the group have an active participation in the upcoming Republican campaigns; and , finally, she would like to bring new speakers and programs to the College republican meetings. The Tusk, the newsletter of the College Republicans, states that the group is interested in reassociating itself with the College Republican Federation of Virginia and sponsoring trips to Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA to see historical sites and attend political conferences. Other officers of the College Republicans include 1st Vice Chairman Joshua Heslinga, Secretary Demian McGarry, and Treasurer Christina Petrides. The group hopes to meet regularly on Tuesday nights and welcomes anyone interested to attend. Parking causes concern BY RYAN BEAMAN Phi Staff Writer In the past there have always been places to park student automobiles at Washington and Lee. However, recently the lots around campus have appeared fully occupied, prompt- ing some people to park on the grass, yellow lines, or other non-designated areas. According to the Director of Security Mike Young, this is typical at the onset of each year. “We tow some of them before they get the message,” says Young. He also stated that as people get accustomed to the new year the parking dilemma is usually alleviated. Security officer Thomas Bane (“Baner”) agrees. “Think of your buddy” by parking closer to the already parked cars, leaving more space for those to follow. Most lots designated for student parking, including the freshmen lot, the Gaines Hall lot and the lot by the depot across from the Lenfest Center, usually have spaces open. Both Young and Baner agree that there is always room for your car on campus, but if you can’t find a space, call Baner and he’ll take care of it. Students should be mindful to park in a registered lot, however. Starting Monday, October 9, all cars without the proper sticker displayed in the window will be towed. Security has some unclaimed stickers if you have lost yours, or another can be purchased for five dollars. R Betsy Green, Phi Photo Editor)‘ In an unexpected display of support, a banner at the Co-op pronounces ffith in O.J. Simpson's innocence. o is aimernber ofthe Sigma PhiV'Epsi1o;'ifratern1, as ’diagnosed with a tneningococcal infection”; . dent Vrscurrently listed in critical. condition at the Univ ’ ty';.Qt_?iV,irginia Hospital. No other cases‘ ofmeningoco at f tion havebeen diagnosed at thistirne. A - 1 hasbeen learned that some inernbers of the Washington. V Lee icommunity travelled to CharIottesvilIej‘o.v_eri VV wee rid. Some Washington and stude'nts”visite“ " "gInéti::1?hi.Epsil' n fraternity e.W11,f,>l'¢. they may havejhee xposed to the infection. As a result, thirteen individuals‘ Vnrrentlyreceivingprecautionarytreatmentagainsttheinf V _ tion"=7'Anyone. who visited the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternV.VVy;’ h e in Charlottesville over this past, weekend or anyone iw. . In ,y havehad close personal Contact with someonejyvhov isitedthe Sig Ep house in Cha_flotte‘sville ’shoulV_d g _ V’ »:diately-lto the‘: Student Healthfgenter-’:in the /bottdfn of 'Bake '3I7f01'I1.1.“to“f’eceive‘the precautionary. treatrnent. f ' ’ V *I_)r;?Jane Horton, University physician, says the meningo icoccal infection can be spread to anyone who hashad cl -pe’rson'al. contact with a contagious person;'V‘Close per, Contact is defined as extended direct contactofrnore than 1‘. V hours over the pastfive to seven days with a “conta"gi V . person. For example, roommates, hou'sernates,’boyfriend.s _ girifriends would be considered to have had close person ¢gcontact_ with a contagious person. Ctassmates or those who; havehad casual contact with a contagious person areno E sidered tobe at risk. » xi . ,_ V 'I?h.e.:lsy_mptoms of meningococcal: infection are isin3‘ila_ e-symptoms associated with influenza (the fin): cough, so »th_VroVa_Vt,' muscle and joint aches, .fever',.V_{co_ld ‘chi1Is;"and.he_a _ ches-A distinguishing symptom of the rneningococcalin Vfection isarash. Meningococcal bacteria are carriedin V e, V jrnot th and throat and are transmitted through cone sneezing, and sharing food and drink. Meningococcal ‘V A tior‘1frnay.'cause meningitis, Whith symptoms of high rfevej " vvomiting, and confusion or lethargy. ' ‘ V ' if _ _ ‘ «-Itis very difficult, if not impossible, to determine the origin, 'or-spreading points of a meningococcal infection. Because of that difficulty and because of the vsimitarity to flu-like syrrip M I _to,"rrf1‘s§,*Eanyone who thinks that he or she may have symptom " ociated with a meningococcatinfectionjshould go ito; the Student Health Center.y:,{VJniversVity physician tanding by to evaluate.and.treat.anyone v.v.hoVmay~hav ymptorns.‘ The Infirmary, located in the basement Bai bla9ks.¢vtzrx.vxh.e_r9._. and insulted every survivor of the Ho- locaust with his comment. He also il- lustrated a very important flaw in mod- em liberalism. At its root, there is little to be faulted in liberalism. Who could possibly be for racism, for discriminating against handicapped people, against protect- ing the environment, or against help- ing the poor? However, the reality of these problems does not excuse irre- sponsibility in pursuing theirsolutions. Liberalism incessantly promotes a crisis mentality, in order to provide some justification, however specious, for the expansion of government to deal with the current exigency. The only change is which issue presents the life-threatening crisis of the day. Yet this apocalyptic rhetoric may be the single greatest impediment to address- ing any of these issues. Inevitably, a continual crisis dead- ens human sensitivity the way constant stretching finally breaks a rubber band. (One need only look at contemporary attitudes toward wel- fare as an example.) And constantly labeling every problem as the most serious of all makes us incapable of recognizingtrulyseriousdangerswhen they do come along. Does it really help the fight against racism to compare a man who made racist comments to the leader of one of the greatest forces of evil in human history? Clearlv not. Rather, it represents nothing more than liberal demagoguing on the issue of race, and it only succeeds in trivializing the Nazi regime. ,.,And,,l_est you think this propensity ,fo"r’”o”r’at’or’ical exaggeration is solely an individual problem of""Mr. Cochran’s, let me illustrate a few more examples of this never-ending liberal tendency toward irresponsibility and lack of perspective. Just last week, this newspaperwrote an appeal for more access for the dis- abled on W&L’s campus-—an indis- putably noble cause. Unfortunately, the editorial showed little thought and even less of perspective. Amidst proper questions of ramps and other access, the editorial asked, “Where are the braille signs directing campus traffic for those with low or no vision?’’ I doubt this editorial is going to rally support to the cause of blind driving. Seeing eye dogs are capable of many things, but reading street signs is not one of them. Sadly, this passage is not an isolated example or a joke. The vaunted Americans with Disabilities Act actually gives credence to this lu- nacy through a horde of unhelpful and counterproductive regulations. Earlier this year, ‘ Republicans came under fire for pointing out the idiocy codi- fied under the ADA, including save Medicare from bankruptcy, and they have abandoned the U.S. to ex- ploding debt by defeating the Balanced Budget Amendment and resisting cru- cial budget cuts. And no one surpasses the apocalyp- tic rhetoric of environmentalists. Envi- ronmentalists are guilty of predicting mankind’s imminent destruction for over 30 years. lronically, it hasn’t hap- requiring braille keypads , on drive-through ATMs. The ADA now‘ can be used by alco- holics to demand disability com- pensation for their own alco- holism. These incredible‘ bu- reaucratic night- mares have cost . pened yet. And while en- vironmentalists At its root, there is little to be faulted in liberalism. Who could possibly be for racism, for discriminating against handicapped people. against pro- tecting the environ- ment, or against help- today continue to preach the dubi- ous doctrine of global warming, it bears remem- bering that they were trumpeting the dangers of global cooling only 25 years ago. While they‘ decry deforestati'on, America has more acres of forest land businesses bil- lions of dollars and turned a noble effort into a regulatory morass. . The entire message of the Demo- cratic Party for the past several months has been to declare that Republicans on the Hill plan to starve the poor and condemn elderly grandmothers to death by lack of health care in order to pay for unwanted, undeserved tax cuts for the rich. In doing so, they have abandoned the elderly by refusing to help Repub- licans pass the necessary reforms to ing the poor? today than it did when Columbus landed, due to technological ad- vances in firefighting, timber usage and transportation. The list goes on and on. None of this is to say that legitimate oroblems don’t exist, but it greatly hurts efforts to solve these problems for liberals to abandon responsible debate in favor of scoring points with short-tenn fear- mongering and irresponsible exaggera- tion. America needs and deserves much more than that. Ellis iflittg-tum ifllii Executive Editors Emily Baker, Dan Odenwald Associate Editor Michael Hewlett News Editor Christine Gamavish Assistant News Editor Rethany Bauman Editorial Page Editor Alex Christensen Sports Editor Smtt Bookwalter Features Editor “indie Young Photography Editor Retsy Green Editorial Cartoonists Phil Flickinger, Tom Fallaoe Business Manager ""*'"1 Nelson Assistant Business Manager "Mg Gcnncr Advefiising Manse.» Jennifer Grant Advertisement Composition Artist Anne Alvord Cirwlation Manager Stephen Williard The Ring-tum Phi is published Fridays during the undergraduate school year at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia. 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The Ring-turn Phi Post Office Box 899 Lexington, Virginia 24450 Telephone (540)462-4059 Fax (540) 462-4060 E-mail phi@wIu.edu Just when you thought you’d outrun O.J THE FAR MIDDLE Alex Christensen “Where were you when you first heard about the murders?” “Where were you when he took off in the Bronco with AC. ? ” “ Where were you when the verdict came down ? ” Yes, gentle Far Middler, welcome to the hell of the rest of your lives. We don’t get to be the WWII kids and remember where we were when we got the news that the man who made America safe for capitalism and the world safe for democracy passed away with quiet dignity in Warm Springs. We don’t get to be the sixties kids and remember where we were when the President was shot in Dallas and the nation “lost its innocence” (not really, but we like to let those old enough to remember it think that’s how it hap- pened). No, instead, we get to be part of the genera- tion whose most vivid cultural memories are of the time when the ex-football-star-turned-rental-car- pitchman-and-hack-actor went on trial for the mur- der of his ex-wife and a bystander. Don’t get me wrong; if the Chinese curse is, “May you live in interesting times,” I think we can be pretty sure that our generation is the least ac- - cursed of the three. The Simpson trial may have riveted the attention of the nation and the world, but that hardly qualifies it as interesting. Don’t lie. I know that most of you were like me, trying to ignore the whole ugly spectacle, but every once in a while being fascinated by the sheer grotes- querie being paraded on the national stage. More than once I found myself turning on the news to see the details of a news story I had heard about elsewhere, only to find wall-to-wall trial coverage. lt got to be enough. Little headlines would run maddeningly under Judge lto’s scowl: “Jerry Garcia found dead” or “Hurricane approaches Florida coast.” l remember yelling disconsolately at Marcia Clark’s third (fourth?) hairdo when William Weld had just announced he «would not run for president, “Show me the news! Show me the news!” to no avail. And now that there actually is news--“O.J. FOUND NOT GUILTY”—we’re so sick of it that whatever reaction we might have to the actual verdict is numbed by boredom and disinterest. But there really is a significance beyond the circus. l’ve heard all of the theories by now, and I’d like to address a few of them: First, to the young woman in the streets of Los Angeles on KTLA the day of the verdict: Please don’t think that just because Simpson has been acquitted, there is no justice for woman victims of violence. The look on your face and your obvious grief indicated that there was something personal in your reaction. Please don’t make it personal. What- ever circumstances have affected you are not the same as the circumstances of this case, and its outcome doesn’t mean yours can’t be different. This case didn’t turn on domestic violence. Next, to the black woman on WSET Lynchburg who said that she was glad Simpson got off and that she was not shocked by Mark Fuhrman’s racist comments: Please be more shocked. Most white people never even encounter the kind of sick, deep racism displayed by Mark Fuhrman in his gutless, boastful confessions to screenwriter Laura Han McKinney. Most white people———and all decent people of whatever race—were and are as shocked as you, and that shook, used constructively, can bring something good from a bad situation. lt’s never going to be perfect, but at least give this_ society the benefit of the doubt. And finally, to the jerk sitting a couple of rows back from me in Reid Hall, where several journal- ism classes were watching the verdict on CNN, who said, “lt’s just because he’s black”: Who the hell are you? Did you sit in thatjury box for nine months and watch a trial unfold, with over a hundred witnesses and mountains of evidence? Do you have some kind of inside knowledge of what happened in that jury room? Just who the hell are you? i don’t claim to have any inside knowledge of why the case was decided the way it was. Maybe it was because the jury had found reasonable doubt. Maybe it was because they bought the defense’s frame-up theory. Maybe they were just sick of sitting around all day, day after day, unable to go about their daily lives in their own homes, and thought Simpson looked like a nice young man (well, he does). ln fact, I believe that Simpson probably murdered Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, and it troubles me to think that our system has released a murderer back into society. But I also think that the jury came up with the correct verdict. lt’s correct not because there was a staggering revelation of Simpson’s innocence, or because there was any lack of evidence that he committed the crime, but simply because the cir- cumstances of the investigation of the murder cast substantial enough doubts to acquit, and that is what the jury did. Imagine, for a moment, that your Jewish neigh- bor is on trial for murder. You know he has a bad temper, but you believe that he is probably innocent, and are watching ambivalently, not leaning either way, waiting to see if there is any concrete evidence that might cause you to abandon your position. The prosecution brings out a lot of circumstantial evidence that is ably refuted by the defense. The time issues become so confused that you look for something more solid. There is no physical evi- dence that can betied directly to your neighbor. Finally, they bring out DNA results that place your neighbor at the scene. A clean-cut young officer—let’s call him Adolf—recounts the tale of how he collected the evidence. Prejudiced against Jews? “Of course not,” he says. “They’re as good as anybody else.” You begin to have serious doubts about the possible guilt of your neighbor. Weeks later, a recorded conversation surfaces between the clean-cut young officer and a reporter, in which he describes Jewish people as inferior, greedy, prone to commit crime. He repeats anti- Semitic slurs. He recounts how he and his fellow officers have trumped up evidence, manufactured evidence, beaten Jewish suspects to obtain confes- sions, all with the knowledge that they “all knew what to say” if any of it came to light in order to protect each other. What do you think of your neighbor now? How would you vote? Will a guilty verdict send the message that it doesn’t matter that a police officer who had access to material evidence has admitted manufacturing it in the past, that an officer who admits to framing Jews in the past now claims to have gone by the book? I think it is too much. Not guilty is the only verdict that makes sense. This case turned on race not because of Johnny Cochran, but because of a corrupt system. OCR::/Vol_095_096/WLURG39_RTP_19951006/WLURG39_RTP_19951006_005.2.txt 1. D"'t d bl khl " g P GENERAL , sai . ia. u a cos you ex . DREAMI.AND :=.*::.‘?.:::2::i§:iS:.:fi2;:::;::§:2 -. ;‘;“"v::;.:'.‘~°'°;‘:‘:.‘:‘:"‘“° NOTES _ countless W&L Ford Explorers and “Where in Rockbridge County?”I Auto Towingdoes politely request ' - Rlchard W33VeT Jeep Cherokees. . pressed her. a fee of $50 for the service of towing , , Ryan led me to “Beatty Hol- your car. Career Fall‘ Found I'm proud to say I’m a law-abiding what amounted to ‘ ‘ low,” Peggy “We charge $10 a day for storage, student who parks his car in the cor- a big clearing in said. ,She eyed also,” she said. For that, you can The Eieventh Annnni Nations] Ahiack, brown and white ghized rect W&L lots. 1 ve often wondered the forest several Ryan sbigstraw probably get Auto Towing to keep an Environments] ca.-eei confei-enee mat-hiestone pendanntrinn isi-with . aroun us were . . . . . 8“ , WEE! h3Plg°“5_‘°fr‘h‘:§° bad milgaoiftoftowni the rusted cannibal hatIit;fPIcnou§|y- gye in mircarddufing Thanksgiving and Career Fair will be held Oct. 27 yellow gold back. Contact Carol WI _ par mg In 80 Ions; W _ WI 0" Y_3gT3V_° _ 9_ " aroun US I68 - at 3 ea - and28atthe Radisson Plaza Hotel at Calkins in the University Center. awaits them? Where are their cars road leadingto it. ‘zed remains of cars were the_ rusted, Peggy said students are usually Maikcenteiinmexandna,Virginia, towed to? they‘ ever get them I realize ‘now that .udgin by their cannibalized re- pretty nice when they come to get The confei-enoe provides paneidis- back? I decided this definitely re- thatlmay be ]InX- 9] g mains of cars their cars back. She did acknowledge eussions, workshops, networking Ire h fl quiged spine sqrt of lllV¢;SlIgatll(‘)l'l. ilng nliyself, but model, seen a tltiiat, judgingd by that aj fevlv ‘pf theli(n seem bt(obeina‘l‘)baq and field u,ips_ The Career Fair en_ ac 81' 1103 on or ose 0 you rea ers w o are ’vea waysoper- * t eir mo e , moo .” on’t now a ut you, ut hi ' t 1 ho t '1“ new this year, you should know that ated in the face of road In at least 20 hadn’t seen a think I would be pretty darn happy to :,g::?;i'i%':s:n§:,r::e,§p;§f1‘:n'if DR P3"? w°s'h°.f°' fmm Ma” for three years1’ve been on and off on danger. When years. (FOP you re- road in at least trek out to Beatty Hollow one after- ties, For more information stop by Ba'd‘"'“ C°"°S° Wm be 0" cam“ my Dream Land World Tour. The Ryan and I ap- turning alumni this 20 years. (For noon to fork over $60 to get my car the Career Deveiopinent and Place- P95 Wednesday-N0“ .1-‘° °°“3“" idea behind the tour is for me to get proached the k d . , you returning back, especially if it involved me ment office, Wm‘ 5_“‘d°'“3 '_°8‘“'d"‘8 ‘°3¢h°" ,4 out of my room and see new things, main building, wee en 9 ‘L 3'0]; re alumni this missingdinnerorsomethinglikethat. ';d:’°‘“'°"| 3“d_"°f“:“"°- 'fh}f°“' ’ meetnew people, andpresentthem to the three old missin a 8 er- weekend, if And if it was raining and cold as an O “ “W P “"5 "‘° “_ 3 W3‘? "'8- you. You can send me gas money if women with ciga- g you’re missinga extra bonus. Career workshop Please °°m¢ b)’ Falffax 1-“"989 CW2)’, I found It-) between the hours of 12:30 pm. and 2 p. m. to discuss your particu- lar needs with Dr. Westhafer. If you have questions consult Dean West-Settle at X8746. you want. Since I wondered “Where do all the cars go?” the logical first stop on . ‘I the Fall 1995 leg of my world tour » was Auto Towing and Repair, Inc. Accompanied by Phi Staff Writer Ryan Beaman (who wore a big straw rettes resting in their mouths gave us the evil eye. They backed off when we got closer to reveal a woman with a shockingly pink shirt. “Where are we?” I asked the atten- ’48 Mercury, 1 found it.) “We don’t just cater to W&L students—we tow everybody,” Peggy said. I was stand- ing next to a big blue big rig. Peggy said that Auto Towing and Repair I returned from the black hole with a greater appreciation for the power wielded by these people who can have their way with your car and charge you for it. With that re- spect, I hope I never cross paths with them again. There will be a Career Focus Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. in Room 108 of the Univer- sity Center. All students trying to decide on a major or narrow their job search are invited to attend. House mothers comment 7/ Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8:05 p.m. in the Troubadour Theater. , SLAC Job Fairs . Film Society ‘ Liberal Arts and Science ma- Washington and Lee's Film jors interested in the SLAC job Society will present Clerks Friday, fairs should submit their resumes by Oct. 27. Interested students can get more information by stopping by There is no charge for admission and the Career Development and Place- l the public as well as the W&L com- merit Office. an g munity are invited. To theedltor: c e ‘ y _ , _ , _ _ Flu Shots Study Abroad Unfortunately, the information contained in your front-page article regarding the cleaning in the fraternities does not present a balanced view. I am one of the Q . . . . house mothers involved and my house is not cleaned or maintained as well as it was shoi:::f::itnHe8gh ¥'l.|].:: aresfivemnlflitudgdgrdlgad gas; under the previous contractor. Ihave been patient because I know that two and ahalf g ' ' ' 4 P nlicoin ‘E; Univetéity um hours is not long enough to clean a fraternity house, especially on Thursday and . ' ' . _ \/. Monday mornings. However, when I read that the cleaning was on a par with last lobby’ 3 represenumve mm B“ ver College will discuss extensive study abroad opportunities, espe- cially for the United Kingdom. Thursday,Oct. I2 at3:30 p.m. in the year, I had to respond. First, although many promises have been made, as of today the woman who cleans my house is also cleaning two others and has been doing so since the beginning of the school year. This problem has not been corrected. Ladies’ Shoes, Clothing andAccessories The Glasgow Endowment Series will present readings by fiction writer I feel that you should have spoken to a representative group of house mothers and [ex Wiiiiford, authorofMcCau[gy '3 . . _ fraternity occupants. A sophomore who did not live in the house last year is not Thumb, Monday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m.; 32$/::;%fi‘een|‘:;::::,y(;PglprnscupE an" ‘ really able to compare. The one house mother you quoted only said that the proposed poet Brendan Galvin, author of Great ' and Asian Studies will discuss op- portunities. Friday, Oct. 13 at 3:15 p.m. in University Center I 17 a rep- resentative from Danish lntema- tional Studies will discuss English- plans of B&G should remedy the problem. Was she not asked about the current state of affairs? Why not talk to one of the house mothers who has been in the same house for several years and has the background to really compare the service this year with the previous years? Blue and Saints in Their 0x-hide Boats, Thursday, Nov. 9 at 4:30 p.m., and novelist and poet Lynne Sharon Schwartz, author of Rough Strife Welcome Back Students ‘ 4 23 N. 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At the Greensboro Invitational on Saturday, Schaeffer was given a tough assignment, as she was lumped in with 24 of the top Division I runners in the area. It made no difference to the senior, as she Brooks Fischer Football If Saturday’s game was any indication, Fischer is rapidly becoming a top-notch quarterback. The Generals fell at Randolph-Macon, 24-21, but Fischer kept W&L in the game until the bitter end with an unbelievable passing performance. The junior connected on 33 of 51 passes to smash the 300-yard barrier with 362. All of those Harris Teeter Canned 4 Pk, Haffis Teeter . finished seven seconds ahead of the second place statistics were second-best in W&L history. On runner from Ohio University in a time of 17:49. top of that, Fischer tossed three touchdown passes. 157_5 Schaefferwillbe challenged againintwo weeks, Adding up his 32 yards rushing, Fischer fin- ished with an incredible 394 total yards. 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PAGE 8 S L @112 ‘filing-mm ‘iflhi PORTS FOOTBALL, SOCCER, WATER POLO, VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY A p This Week: Vou.InMu.- Today at Emory& Henry, 6:30 PM; Sat. at Goucher Tutu ament; Wed. vs. Sweet Briar, 6:30 PM Foo'rnAu.- Msoccuh Sat. vs. Davidson, 2:00 PM Sat. vs. Roanoke, 11:00 AM; Wed. at Brldgewataer, 4:00 PM Wsoccsn- Sat. vs. Virginia Wesleyan, 3:00 PM Thurs. at Roanoke, 4.00 PM M'l‘:Nms- W'I‘s-.NNra- Sat.-Sun. in W&L Fall Classic, 9:00AM ~ Fri. vs. Redford, 3:00 PM OCTOBER 6, 1995 ' . ,p,erfectI;.»;i=r.iot?’= ;¢Y*e'n E §j1\/lattdux, although ‘flap .. f.fIastin.theAL * “Mé’y» v.«bYM3§Ii0€I3 “P881133; _[ endjL;_ti's.~SoJ. to fi knock:off_the_ Ange I , Of course,fthere,’s"that~' small matt’¢t.9f.the;el¢.Vea back in mid-August._.. _ Generals drop nailbiter at Randolph-Macon By STEPHEN WILLIARD Phi Staff Writer game lead Calif0In53~'h5£l The Washington and Lee foot- ball squad has made little im- provement with its record after last year’s 0-3 start to the season. The Generals, 0-2-1 after three games, took a hard hit on Saturday with a 24-21 loss to Randolph-Macon. With the score at 17-14 in the fourth quarter and W&L poised to tie the game on a 32-yard Drew Thomas field goal, disas- ter struck. Randolph-Macon blocked the field goal, and to pour salt in the wound, returned the ball 72 yards for the eventual winning touchdown. W&L made the game close late when junior quarterback Brooks Fischer connected to freshman Chas Chastain for a twelve-yard touchdown to cut the lead to three, but the ten- point margin proved too much as the Generals fell, 24-21. The Generals had taken a 14- 10 lead in the third quarter, after trailing 10-0 at halftime. Senior James Urban caught the first of two Brooks Fischer touchdown passes to bring W&L to within 10-7, and a 16-yard grab by Chastain gave the Gen- erals the short-lived lead. The highlight of the game from the W&L side was the per- formance of quarterback Fischer. Fischer threw for 362 yards on 33 completions in 51 attempts. James Urban was the main target for Fischer with nine catches for 87 yards. Chastain finished with three catches for 83 yards, and Nick Hodge pulled down eight balls for 78 yards. The 362-yard performance was the second highest single- game total ever amassed by a W&L quarterback. Fischer also rode the game into fourth place on the all-time touchdown list with 21, and is now fifth on the all time yardage list with 2,730. Despite the winless record, the Generals are a much improved team from last year. In their first three games last season, the Gen- erals were outscored 59-2, and had only amassed 11 points through the first four, despite winning against Davidson 9-3. This year, however, is alto- gether different. W&L is aver- aging 356 yards of offense per contest. By contrast, the team only had 357 yards total through the first three games of last year. The Generals will be taking on Davidson this weekend for Homecoming. Just like last year, they will be looking to find their winning ways again in this game. The near future looks bright as Davidson enters the game at 1-3, and lost to W&L last season. Photo by Betsy Green, Phi Photo Editor The Generals tied Centre in their last home game. W&L will try once again to pick up their first victory of the year in this weekend's Homecoming game with Davidson, a team they beat in 1994. Men endure rough week with two conference home defeats By RYAN BREMER Phi Staff Writer The men’s soccer team has recently run into a two-game slump after surging into the sea- son with four straight victories. The Generals dropped games to Eastern Mennonite and Hampden-Sydney this past week. EMU came out fast against W&L, and the Generals could not recover. After Eastern Mennonite tal- lied two goals in the first twenty- five minutes, the Generals did manage to regain some ground. Freshman Sam Chase found the back of the net after assists from Colin Connolly and Jeb Wofford. Unfortunately, Chase scored with a mere twenty-five seconds left in the game, and the Gener- als would not get another offen- sive chance. The whistle blew with EMU victorious, 2-1. W&L fell to Hampden- Sydney at home this Tuesday, 2- 1. The Tigers struck first with a goal in the sixteenth minute, then stretched their lead when a twenty-yard shot sailed in over goalkeeper E.J. Murphy’s head. W&L tried to stage a come- back in the seventy-ninth minute when Jeb Wofford drilled home a direct kick to cut the deficit to 2-1, but the Tigers clamped down on defense and thwarted the Gen- erals’ scoring opportunities. Gordon Meeker had a good W Volleyball: The Generals had an up- and-down weekend in Gettysburg, PA. W&L dropped three matches, yet still managed to advance to the semifinals of the Gettysburg Classic by win- ning four of its matches, in- cluding a triumph over league rival Eastern Mennonite for the first time. Sophomore Hilary Martin collected 68 kills during the Gettysburg Classic. The Generals returned home on a winning note by stomping Lynchburg, 15-10, 15-5, 17-15, on Tuesday. Martin was once again nearly unstoppable, as she totalled seventeen kills, four blocks, and seven digs. Sophomore Ali Beard, fill- ing in for the injured Cheryl Taurassi, put up Taurassi-like numbers withacareer-high40 assists, for the Generals, 13-4 overall, 3-1 in the ODAC. Water Polo: The water polo team, try- ing to defend its home pool, had a tough time this weekend in the Eastern Water Polo As- sociation tournament at W&L. The Generals went down to defeat in all three of their con- tests, falling 11-6 to Villanova, 12-9 to Princeton, and 17-15 to George Washington. The loss in the final game against GW stung the most. ' W&L led 10-8 heading into the last period, and still was clinging to a two-point lead when the Colonials’ desperation two- pointer found the net as time ex- pired. GW went on to prevail in overtime, handing the Generals a bitter loss which dropped their record to 7-4 on the season. Women’s Tennis: The Generals were back in form at the Rolex Southeastern Regional at Mary Washington, assophomore NataliaGarciatook home the singles crown in the 64-player tournament. Along the way, Garcia beat fellow sophomores Berry Blankinship and Ericka Shapard, who had both advanced to the semifinal round. Garcia, along with Julie Ayers, also stormed into the doubles final. Garcia’s singles title will cam her a spot in the ITA/ Rolex Na- tional Small College Champion- Photo by Betsy Green, Phi Photo Editor The W&L men’s soccer squad plunged back to earth this week, after losing two tight ODAC games with Eastern Mennonite and Hampden-Sydney. chance to score the equalizer, but he was stopped inside of the final minute. These two setbacks drop the Generals to 2-3 in ODAC play, and 5-3 overall. W&L will try to improve their conference standing when they take on Roanoke at Liberty Hall field this Saturday. ships in Boca Raton, Florida, on October 19-22. Men’s Cross Country: The Generals travelled to Greensboro, NC, last weekend, and walked away with an im- pressive second-place showing at the Greensboro Invitational. Jason Callen was the first General to cross the line, as he did so in fifth place in 26:47. Teammate Brad Paye was on Callen’s heels, as he finished two seconds behind in sixth place. Will Olson, Taylor Shultz, and Andy May also scored for the Generals, who have a week off before their next race at the State Division II-III Championships. Women’s Cross Country: Josephine Schaeffer was grouped in with the talented Di- vision I runners at the Greens- boro Invitational. So what? The senior was again up to the challenge, as she knocked off the other 24 runners in her group to finish first with a time of17:49. The victory was the fourth con- secutive for Schaeffer in 1995. Although the rest of the team was without their ace runner, the Generals still held their own at W the Invitational, placing fifth out of fourteen entries. Fresh- man Natasha Dorofeeva gar- nered top honors for W&L with her twelfth-place overall finish. Carson Flowers, Nat Messmore, Ashley Smith, and Katye Jenkins all placed for the Generals. Women’s Soccer: There were mixed results for the Generals this week, as they split two games. W&L lost at second-ranked Randolph- Macon, 4-1 , on Sat- urday,but came back Wednes- day to torch Sweet Briar, 8-0, Nicole Johnson scored on assists from Michelle Bauman and Katie Jenkins forthe Gen- # erals’ only goal. ' However, Sweet Briar was no match for W&L on Wednesday at the Liberty Hall Fields. Bauman led the way with three goals and one as- sist. Sophomore Erica Reineke, playing in her third game after recovering from surgery, tallied two goals. - Freshman Karin Treese netted two goals, and had two assists for W&L, who climbed to 6-2 overall, 4-0 in, the ODAC. . J v F Footbafl K Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Volleyball Water Polo 5-3 6-2 13-4 7-4 0-2-1 Photo by The Washington Post Simpson awaits verdict F General Records] :1 OCR::/Vol_095_096/WLURG39_RTP_19951006/WLURG39_RTP_19951006_009.2.txt . n . u fin . v..m €..E B .w,m . ...n «of». 0.... h.» 9.? OCR::/Vol_095_096/WLURG39_RTP_19951006/WLURG39_RTP_19951006_010.2.txt By Robin Seaton Phi Staff Writer honest tune with a linger- “A. ing lead” makes its way to Lexington Friday as Widespread Panic head- lines Washington and Lee’s 1995 Homecoming concert. Joan Osbourne will open for the Athens—based band. Tickets are available through Friday in front of the Co-op, at a cost of $8 in advance and $10 at the door for stu- dents. Tickets for those outside the W&L community must be purchased in advance for $15 each. Doors at the SAB Pavilion will open at 8:30 p.m. Friday night. A beer garden will be available for students with proper l.D. Widespread Panic has been tour- ing the U.S. for eight years, and they continue to draw more fans with their unique, compelling sound. The Bos- ton Globe compares the band to the Allman Brothers, the Grateful Dead, and Blues Traveler, with their “muddy—river feel” and “a southern flavor,” a brew of “R&B, funk, and country...energy and Latin-tinged grooves.” Lead singer and guitarist John Bell believes he has been influenced by every song he has ever heard but claims “the boys in the band” have affected him most." He calls Wide- spread Panic “a band in the truest The Ping sense,” regardless of the labels and comparisons others place on their music. Known for their internalized jamming, Widespread presents a unique performance every time. The band has toured extensively all over the nation to promote each of their four albums. Their latest Capri- corn release, entitled Ain ’t Life Grand, has proven to be even more success- ful than previous albums such as Space Wrangler, Everyday, and the self- titled Widespread Panic. The band also added a cover of Van Morrison’s “And It Stoned Me” to the recently released Hempilation benefit CD, which also included per- formances by Blues Traveler, the Black Crowes, Drivin’ n’ Cryin’, Government Mule, and others. Pro- ceeds will benefit NORML, the Na- tional Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Vic Chestnutt collaborated with most of the Widespread members to release Nine High A Pallet. The group called itself “brute,” and recorded the album in only two days. Most of the songs were penned by Chestnutt, al- though the group covered Hoyt Axton’s “Snowblind Friend.” The album hit stores in mid-September, and tentative plans are being discussed for future live performances. After spring concerts with Morn~e(:-o:ni‘irg "Q35 Widespread Panic Jackopierce, From Good Homes, Soulhat, God Street Wine, and oth- ers, Widespread Panic spent the sum- mer in the Midwest and Rockies. This fall they finally return to the familiar venues of the southeast, joined in The Rina-tum P121 October 6 1995 /‘> ‘-31/A7z’l"tm1’lli7 [1 ll concert by Joan Osbourne, War, and Colonel Bruce Hampton and the Fiji Mariners. After Halloween, the band will take time off and work on a possible live album, with a release date thus far unknown. -tum Phi would like to thank Hillorg Coombs for 0 superb job on the supplement. We couldn‘t have done it without goul OCR::/Vol_095_096/WLURG39_RTP_19951006/WLURG39_RTP_19951006_011.2.txt The Rina-tum Phi Elctnhar 6 1995 By Scott Bookwalter Phi Sports Editor Another year, same story. Last year, heading into the Davidson game, the Washington and Lee foot- ball team had not yet won a game, after scoring an infamous two points in their first three contests. This year, the Generals are still searching for their first win in the fourth game of the season, after losing this past Sat- urday at Randolph-Macon, 24-21, to drop to 0-2-1 in 1995. In 1994, W&L headed to Davidson reeling at 0-3, but the Gen- erals got back on track by holding off the Wildcats, 9-3. The contest was decided by a two-yard plunge by run- ning back Seth McKinley midway through the third quarter, and the Generals’ defense halted Davidson the rest of the way. Safety Stuart Hogue had a huge day with nine tack- les and two interceptions, one com- ing at the W&L 27 on the Wildcats’ last-gap drive. The victory over Davidson kicked off a remarkable late-season resurgence, as the Generals won five of their final six contests to finish at 5- 4. The Generals will hope for a similar turnaround to start this Satur- day, when the Wildcats invade Lex- ington for the W&L Homecoming Game. Last year, the Generals dropped a lackluster 19-0 effort on Homecoming to Randolph-Macon. W&L head coach Frank Miriello will be coaching in his first Home- coming game as the Generals’ head coach, but he claims his emotional level will be the same as in any other contest. “All games are the same for me - they’re all big games,” he men- tioned. Miriello added that the players have never put a particular emphasis on Homecoming games, although they always like to win them. Homecoming and Parents’ Weekend are “big emotional lift week- ends for the players,” said Miriello. “They play a bit harder to beat them.” At this moment, though, Miriello and the Generals are more concerned about righting their ship before it be- comes too late in the season. The narrow loss last week to Randolph- Macon did not help their situation too much. Miriello said that he had hoped to win at least one of the first couple games. Now, the Generals will “try like the dickens” to win the next couple. Davidson is coming off a 31-28 loss to Guilford on Saturday. The Wildcats are classified as NCAA Di- vision I-AA, although most of their opponents are Division 111 schools. The Wildcats finished with a 3-7 log in 1994. ‘ Although the Wildcats are not a member of the Old Dominion Ath- letic Conference, Davidson and W&L are similar liberal arts colleges who have created a rivalry both’ on the field and in the classroom. In the 1995 U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation’s best liberal arts schools, W&L rated 15th, while Davidson plunged to 21st after being ranked 8th in 1994. On the gridiron, the Generals also hold an edge, leading the all-time series, 16-10-1. Above: Robert Hull had 16 tackles in the '94 Homecoming game against Randolph-Macon. Below: The Generals lost 19-0 to the Yellow Jackets in last year's contest. OCR::/Vol_095_096/WLURG39_RTP_19951006/WLURG39_RTP_19951006_012.2.txt Pi Beta Phi Julie E. Ayers W&L ‘96 Psychology Escort: Michael A. Witsil ‘95 “I have a love for W&L and involvement on campus and in the community.” Kappa Alpha Theta Ashley Bell W&L ‘96 ' Studio Art/ Print Journalism Escort: Rusty Bishop ‘94 “I have tried to find a good balance between education and extracurricularactivitiesduring my time at W&L.” Phi Kappa Sigma Caroline Connolly W&L ‘96 Business Administration Escort: Lee Counselman ‘96 “I feel honored to be a part ofthe W&L tradition, and I would like to think that l’ve given back to the university at least a part of what it has given to me over the past four years.” Lambda Chi Alpha Maria M. Daly W&L ‘98 Mass Communications/ Russian Studies Escort: Steven Frame ‘97 LI l~£..m~et:~I;>.|T{iI*g Kappa Alpha Lauren Gutherie W&L ‘97 Economics Escort: David Fosgate ‘96 “I’m really friendly and outgoing, and I liketo be around people. My sense of school spirit is important because a home- comingqueen should take pride in the school she represens. Sigma Phi Epsilon Emily Hazlett W&L ‘96 Psychology Escort: Tory Noto ‘96 ‘‘I would make a good homecomingrepresentativebe- cause I’m involved in many campus and community activi- ties. But most importantly, Ilove W&L.” Chi Psi Justine LaMont W&L ‘96 ' Art History/Journalism Escort: Rick Hill ‘96 “This is my last year at W&L. l’ve grown to love it, and I would be honored to rep- resent it.” Phi Delta Theta Kerry Martin Hollins College ‘96 Psychology Escort: Ransom James ‘96 “Be yourself. To have the Alpha Phi Omega Deborah Anne Munson W&L ‘96 Economics/ Politics Escort: Norman Lee ‘98 “W&L is very dear to my heart, and I strive to uphold its ideals of integrity, leadership, and friendship.” “I think I’m a well- rounded person. I would repre- sent a balance of academics and social activities.” ability to project a sense of ex- cellence and all she represents: academics, leadership, integrity and grace.” Phi Gamma Delta Heather Lipke W&L ‘97 Spanish Escort: Greg Anthou ‘96 Sigma Nu Robin King W&L ‘96 East Asian Studies/Economics Escort: Nicholas C. Polizzi ‘96 “The ability tosee through social stereotypes and to find the inner beauty in everyone.” Sigma Chi Julie Ann Olejniczak W&L ‘96 « Neuroscience] Pre-Med Escort: Ben Skaggs ‘96 OCR::/Vol_095_096/WLURG39_RTP_19951006/WLURG39_RTP_19951006_013.2.txt Phi Kappa Psi Jennie Peil W&L ‘97 French/Sociology Escort: Ben Swinburne ‘97 “I love the people here and the school. l’m dedicated and hardworking and a happy person.” Beta Theta Pi Susie Prevost W&L ‘97 Accounting/ Business Administration Escort: Jay Johnson ‘97 Kappa Sigma Courtney Tucker W&L ‘96 Politics Escort: Will Townes ‘96 “My life is the Hill.” Minority Student Association Nejma Petit W&L ‘98 Evironmental Science Escort John Branam ‘96 “This school means a lot to me, and I would be proud to represent Washington and Lee as its queen.” Ellen Marie W&L ‘9 English V _ , Escort: Chris Blyt H 7. ‘‘I’m very involved in the W&L community, playing sports and participating in club and com- munity services, and I would be honored to represent the school as homecoming queen.” Sigma Alpha Epsilon Lynne Kemp Waterman Hollins College Communications Escort: Wen Hutchinson ‘96 “A homecoming queen should be an enthusiastic per- son who is proud to represent her school and the fraternity and organization that nominated.” International Club Rachel Wright W&L ‘97 Business Administration Escort: Nick Waddy ‘96 “l think I would make a good homecoming queen be- cause I represent some of the more diverse interests in the university. Not Pictured S.B.A. Alison Pilgrim W&L ‘96L 3rd year law student Escort: Booth Goodwin Chi Omega Sarah Brombacher W&L ‘96 East Asian Studies/ Econom- ics Escort: Andrew Wolff ‘95 “l have an appreciation for the people and the tradition of W&L which have encour- aged involvement in campus life and in the community, but more importantly, I have the desire one year to skydive onto Wil- son Field.” during halftime.” Pi Kappa Phi Eileen R. MacMurtrie Sweetbrier College Art History Escort: Ryan Read Kappa Kappa Gamma Betsy Blunt W&L ‘97 Business Management] East Asian Studies Escort: Lin Fitzenhagen ‘97 “Love and loyalty for W&L and respect for honor and tradition.” OCR::/Vol_095_096/WLURG39_RTP_19951006/WLURG39_RTP_19951006_014.2.txt What's for dinner‘? By Robin Seaton Phi Staff Writer 0 So your Homecoming plans are set. Widespread Panic and the ac- companying parties, tailgating, cock- tails, and a band party or two. In the midst of this revelry you’ll need to take time to eat. But one a weekend like Home- coming, Pop Tarts and bean dip just won’t do. So what and where will you eat? We have the answers to your culinary quandry. *Il Palazzo (Main Street): Lexington’s most elegant option for Italian dining. The food is authentic and moderately priced. Options in- clude pasta, seafood, poultry, meat, sandwiches, pizza and calzone. Try the pizza bianca as an appetizer. Ser- vice is freindly and prompt. *Willson Walker(Main Street): Continental cuisine for every palette. Well known for fine food with style. Prices are moderate to high, but well worth it. Café Willson is a must with dessert. * Café Michel (Clifton Forge): The drive to Clifton Forge is well worth the meal at Café Willson. The atmosphere is romantic and relaxed. The menu includes several steak op- tions, as well as other entreés. The chicken alfredo is excellent. Prices are moderate; service is great. * Harbs (Washington Street): Conviently located in Downtown Lex, the bistro is well known for its cre- ative flair. Additional dining space is available on the beautiful back patio. Prices are very affordable. Don’t go in a hurry; plan on a relaxed meal. * G Willaker’s (Route 7, Lex- ington, in Best Western): The food is fun and the prices are reasonable. Service is excellent. Ask for a table in Steve’s section. * The Inn at Union Run (Route 674, Lexington): This full service bed and breakfast also has a fantastic din- ing room open to the public. The Inn at Union Run is considered by many to be the best food in the Valley. The food is gourmet and excellently pre- pared. Prices are high but worth it. Service is top notch. * Kenny Rogers’ Roasters (At the Valley View Mall, Roanoke): Order your favorite country-style side dishes along with wood-roasted chicken or turkey. Kenny’s music completes the ambiance. Service is fast—food but tastes like grandma’s. Dont’ forget your souvenier cup. Prices are low. * Berky’s Restaurant at Lee-hi Truckstop (Route 11, Lexington): If dinner isn’t your style, have break- fast. It’s available 24 hours a day. (Try the He-man Special or the Quick- n-Easy). Dinner and sandwiches are ll-om-eoeming -:95 also served. Berky’s is the ideal op- tion for that laidback Homecoming dinner. Prices are affordable. * Home Sweet Home: Yours, that is. How better to romance your date than with a candlelight dinner prepared by your own loving hands? If that’s not your style, invite a group to cook together. Prices and service vary by location. Homecoming Bands ‘Q5 Compiled by Jeff Mitchell lambda CH Abha-My lJncIe’s Old Anny Buddies Beta Theta Di-Uncle Mingo (held ioihtly with Dhi Delta lheta) CH Dsi-Duddlecluck Kappa Abha-Impulse Dicle Kappa Sigma-Doxie’s Kitchen Dti Delta Iheta-Uncle Mingo (held iointly with Beta lheta Di) Dhl Gamma Delta-A DJ. Darty Dhl Kelapa Dsi-Ihe Arnies Dhi Kappa Sigma-limicl Dleasure DI Kappa Abha-Six Million Dollar Band Di Kaapa Dhi-The Sick Dogs Slslna Abha Evslon-Blue Miracle Sigma Chi-liot Karl and Catfish Jenkins Sigma N1-Divine Thing Sigma DH Epslon-llhe Mike Latham Band Homecoming to include WWII reunion From Phi Staff Reports Washington and Lee Univer- sity’s Homecoming activities on Oc- tober 5-7 will revolve around the theme of “A Sentimental Journey,” which celebrates the 50th anniver- sary of the end of World War II. Homecoming at W&L tradition- ally coincides with the Five-Star Gen- erals reunion for alumni whose classes were graduated 50 or more years ago. This year the university is including the “War Years” classes — those classes who collegiate careers were interrupted by World War II. The keynote speaker for this special reunion will be well-known journalist and alumnus Charles R. McDowell, Jr. ‘48. He will speak at the opening reunion assembly on Thursday, October 5 at 8:30 p.m. in Lee Chapel. The university will honor all of these special alumni at a Friday evening gala, “A Moonlight Serenade — A Fancy Dress of the Swing Era,” with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, at the Warner Center. Other activities will include World War II seminars, a Memorial Service, and a post-game reception at the Alumni House. In addition the classes of 1940 and 1935 will celebrate their 55th and 60th re- unions, respectively. Finally, mem- bers of the four most recently gradu- ated classes will also gather for a “cluster reunion,” a chance for younger alumni to come together prior to the five-year spring reunion. In addition to these special events, other activities will include the Homecoming parade on Satur- day, October 7 at 11:30 a.m., the football game against Davidson at 2 p.m. on Wilson Field, alumni recep- tions, concerts, and lectures. Friday’s activities will include the annual John Randolph ‘Tucker Lecture in Lewis Hall at 12:10 p.m. Carol M. Rose, Gordon Bradford Johnston Professor of Law and Organization at Yale Law School, will be the scheduled speaker. At 4:15 p.m. there will be a dress parade at the Virginia Military Insti- tute parade grounds with the W&L alumni as the reviewing team. A reception for alumni will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni House. A concert with Widespread Panic will be held in the Student Activities Pa- vilion at 8 p.m. Activities continue on Saturday with the 11:30 a.m. parade in down- town Lexington. An alumni luncheon on the Front Lawn will be held at 12 noon. At 2 p.m. the football team will go against Davidson, with the Free Falling Sky Dive Team at half-time and the crowning of the Homecom- ing queen. A post-game reception will be held at the Alumni House. OCR::/Vol_095_096/WLURG39_RTP_19951006/WLURG39_RTP_19951006_015.2.txt The Rina-tum Phi number 6 1995 By Cindie Young Phi Features Editor I I hinking of them I know the price we have paid for what we glibly call our blessings,” wrote President Francis P. Gaines in 1946; the me of his thoughts were all at one time stu- dents of W&L, students who in the course of World War II lost their lives wearing the uniform of their country. Fifty years later, the memory of these men is still alive on campus, and this weekend features a host of events in honor of them and their classmates. Running from Thursday afternoon’s registration to Saturday’s football game, and with a schedule of events including carriage tours, his- tory seminars, speeches and a ban- quet, Homecoming Weekend 1995 promises to entertain W&L alums in grand style. Rob Mish, Associate Director of Alumni Programs, calls this year’s Homecoming program for alumni “a very different kind of event from any- thing we’ve ever had before.” One important way in which this year’s scheduled events depart from past homecoming festivities is in the weekend’s focus, Mish explains. “Here’s a group focused on one thing,” Mish said, and that one thing is the recollection of World War II, a war that affected every student, whether interrupting, preceding or following his studies. Just as World War II had its effect within the W&L community, so too did W&L have an effect upon the fighting of the war itself, and the university’s Alumni Magazine re- ports that, “student-for-student, Washington and Lee lost more of its alumni than any other school in the United States.” By August 1944, nearly 3000 men—accounting for one-third of W&L’s entire alumni roll—had joined American troops in Europe, the Pacific, and beyond, and before peace was again restored to the world, 136 alumni had lost their lives. Of the veterans who had left without a degree the classrooms of W&L for the battlegrounds of World I-orn~eCom'ing *9?) ebrate 50th ' Photo by Betsy Green Phi Photo Editor Distintwe headgear identifies 1994 Five-Star Generals. War II, some returned to campus and resumed their studies. One such veteran, Addison Lanier, reflected upon the school he found changed and yet much the same when he returned, writing in the May 1946 Alumni Magazine, “Where the man individually is concerned, there isn’t a noticeable change. A lot of inward change, but not the sort that makes an apparent difference.” In fifty years the campus has doubtless undergone much more in- ward and even outward change, but this weekend its same doors and grounds will open officially to those who attended in years past. Many a distinguished guest will stand behind a podium in the next few days, addressing an audience of alumni and all others interested. On Thursday evening, the well- established journalist Charles R. McDowell, Jr. (’48) will speak in Lee Chapel, and Friday will bring Carol M. Rose, Gordon Bradford Johnston Professor of Law and Organization of Yale Law School, to Lewis Hall at 12:10 p.m. Aseriesof reunion seminarswill also take place throughout the week- end, featuring W&L professors of history and politics, and examining the effects of World War II upon politics, women, the university, as well as the war’s legacies in the years that followed. A banquet and fancy dress‘ for alumni will be held Friday night, fea- turing cocktails, dinner, and dancing to the music of the Glenn Miller Or- chestra. Under the theme “W&L and World War II: A Sentimental Jour- ney,” Homecoming 1995 can only be a weekend to add to the already rich memories of the attending alumni.. To the presence on campus of W&L’s alumni this weekend will also be added the presence, in memory, of their classmates who lost their lives serving their country, a presence of lasting power: “As succeeding generations come and go upon these green stretches,” President Gaines asked in 1946, “what could we present of finer inspiration than the story of these young students who also walked the grassy ways?” WW w 7%? OCR::/Vol_095_096/WLURG39_RTP_19951006/WLURG39_RTP_19951006_016.2.txt I 995 The R!na—tum pm Octnhac 5 1325 Photo by Betsy Green Phi Pnofo gar” Welocome Back Alumni fhgto by Betsy Green ' ' Phi Photo Editor