OCR::/Vol_097_098/WLURG39_RTP_19970303/WLURG39_RTP_19970303_001.2.txt /ti/ch «F $77. 755 /e:'r/*2. i ./ , . VI I/G./L’ r « 2.. //‘é I VOLUME..98/. NUMBER 18 GENERAL NOTES k KEELING SPEAKS ON HEALTH: Richard P. Keeling, M.D., will visit W&L on Thursday to Y, address the topic of “Health in Higher Education: Changing the Campus Climate.” He will give a public address at 4:30 p.m. in Northern Auditorium. Keeling’s speech will focus on how he believes W&L’s tradition of honor relates to personal behaviors, values and a F moral choices outside the academic arena, as well as how the work of health services supports the academic mission of the University. He challenges faculty to include health-related issues such as HIV, alcohol and sexuality in the curriculum. _ Keeling thinks that students need to look at their behaviors in V context of “community” rather than of individual choice. During his visit, Keeling will also conduct interactive workshops for students, faculty and staff on student life issues and community values as they relate to health decision- making. SCHOLAFI DISCUSSES EQUALITY: This year’s William Lyne Wilson 11 Visiting Scholar at W&Lwill present “The New Social Inequality and Race-based 3 Social Policy” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Lee Chapel. William Julius Wilson, the 1997 Scholar, is Professor of Social Policy at Harvard University and a former president of the American Sociological Association. ‘ During his stay at W&L, Wilson will also meet with faculty and students in keeping with the goal of the William Lyne Wilson II Endowment Fund to examine political and economic freedom in the world. it GUILD PRESENTS FINAL CONCERT: Devotees of the Washington and Lee Concert Guild will want to attend the final concert of the season, a piano perfor- mance by Santiago Rodriguez. Rodriguez, a world—renowned pianist who began studying the instrument as a child of four in Cuba, will perform Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor by Sergei Rachmaninov, as well as pieces by Chopin, Stravinsky and De Falla. The concert will take place 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Lenfest Center. The public is invited to attend. MANGAN GIVES POETRY READING: Baltimore poet Kathy Mangan will give a reading of her work at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday in Northen Auditorium. The public is invited to attend. See the article on the Features page for more details. CHAUCERIAN EXPERT VISITS W&L: Students of Chaucer will enjoy a lecture by A.C. Spearing, entitled “Chaucer and Pagan Antiquity,” at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in duPont Auditorium. Spearing, who is a native of Great Britain and former chair of the Faculty of English at Cambridge, is currently the "I William R. Kenan Professor of English at UVA. GENERALPROBE PERFORMS: Members of “Generalprobe,” a group of faculty and stu- ’ it dents of German, will perform “Einen Jux will er sich machen” next Wednesday and Thursday. The play is a farce pitting young love against archaic social conventions. It will be presented entirely in German with a k complete English synopsis. Performances begin at 8:00 p.m. in the Keller Theatre of the Lenfest Center. Admission is free. PHILOSOPHER SPEAKS ON ETHICS: 4 This year’s Fishback Visiting Writer, Jean Bethke Elshtain, will present a talk on “The Crisis of Democratic Authority” on Thursday in Lee Chapel. Elshtain, an award-winning author and political philosopher, studies the connections between , political and ethical convictions. N Elshtain’s talk will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will be followed by a reception in the Great Hall of the Science Building. SPIKE LEE VISITS LEE CHAPEL: On Wednesday, Contract will bring one of the most influ- ential film makers of the decade to W&L, Spike Lee. His lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Chapel. —-COMPILED BY PEGGY Srumz U112 fling-tum 1’ ‘gill ‘Iii """’-‘YE*‘.".: 2:‘ ~I..:_.:;:1 ,,;‘.',_';,\=- ‘ ‘HE’, I.:‘EX:NaTo,‘\_ VA ‘Ll? 4 Hy’ W-.'rvueI1'i .44” MAR 199? WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY Hypnofist entertains students BY Tom WADLOW PHI ASSITANT News EDITOR Last Wednesday, not everybody in the Lenfest Cen- ter was conscious. Hypnotist Tom Deluca, College Entertainer of the Year, hypnotized students to pose, dance and do Kung Fu while the audience rolled on the floor with laughter. The show consisted of two parts. For the first half, Deluca impressed everyone with card tricks and guess- ing words torn out of The Ring-Tum Phi. The second pan was pure unconscious comedy. Deluca asked for 20 volunteers, put on some soft music and talked to them. A few finger-snaps later, all were “put under.” Deluca had people checking their flies whenever he cleared his throat. He had people taking off their shoes because they thought they were on the wrong feet. He had them reverting to childhood and telling him their favorite TV shows. He had Sophomore Mikel Parker thinking he wasJackie Chan’sbrother and flyingthrough the air in impressive Kung Fu kicks. “I remember saying ‘SnorkeIs,’” said “Jackie’s brother” Mikel Parker. He says he doesn’t remember much else. IS BY AARON FOLDENAUER PHI STAFF WRITER Washington and Lee tax records reveal that Law School Dean Barry Sullivan is the top- paid W&L employee, eaming$175,048 in the 1995 tax year. His compensation is $21,646 more than his supervi- sor, University President John W. Elrod. Elrod, who has been employed with the University since 1984, was Dean ofthe College until July 1, 1995. When he became president, he received a 13.04% pay increase, according to data contained in the documents. The data appeared in the University’s recent [RS 990 Forms, which the IRS requires private institutions of higher education to complete and make available for public inspection. Elrod is not concerned that one of his subordinates earns more than he does and explained that there is not as much demand for university presidents in the private sector as there is for those who are well—versed in the law. He said Sullivan “took a very large pay cut” to come to Washington & Lee. There is no reason why a president’s salary needs to be the highest in a University,” said Elrod. “University presidents’ salaries are competitively determined by salaries in peer institutions. Law and medical school deans and some senior faculty salaries are often higher than the president’s salary in the same institution because of market forces in the practice of law and medicine in the private sector.” Ifilti Bulk Rate US Postage PAID Permit No. 7 Lexington. VA MARCH 3, 1997 “Just look at my chest, man!” Hypnotist Tom Deluca induced students to entertain their peers in the Lenfest Center last Wednesday night. In one hypnotic suggestion, Deluca convinced participants that they were professional body-builders competing in a contest and asked them why they should win. Photo by Mark Slomiany forms reveal employees’ salaries As students prepare to report their minimum wage incomes to the IRS, Phi Reporter Aaron Foldenauer investiages the salaries of W&L’s top-paid employees listed on the 990,Academe magazine reported in 1995 that the average compensation of undergraduate fac- ulty at W&L is $75,200. Elrod said that there are no across-the-board salary In addition to his salary, the president receives benefits such a car and a house. According to Elrod, the Board of Trustees determines the President’s salary, but the President determines everyone else’s. So Sullivan’s salary would have been determined by former President John Wilson, who at the time was earning more than Sullivan. Sullivan, an expert in appellate law who has argued several» cases in the US Supreme Court, has been with the organization since 1994. As Dean of the Law School, Sullivan teaches two classes a year and invests much energy into faculty recruitment, fundraising, career placement, and admis- sions for the 360-student law school. Besides Sullican and Elrod, the list oftop saleries is increases because the process is individualized. Pay raises, not accounting for promotions, are generally in the 5% neighborhood, he said. In addition to the eight employees whose salaries were disclosed on the 990 form, 164 other W&L employees earned over $50,000 during tax year 1995, the period beginning July 1,1995 and ending June 30, 1996. Elrod believes one of the strengths of W&L is the quality of its employees, and high saleries are required to attract top professors and faculty. “Putting your money into people is a very wise thing to do,” he said. “W&L is fortunate enough to be well enough off to pay very competitive salaries to the faculty, staff, and administration. And that’s some- thing that the university ought to be proud of.” dominated by law profes- sors. Included in the list are Frederic Kirgis, an expert in international law; Doug Rendleman, an ex- pert in remedies and in- junctions; Roger Groot, senior criminal law pro- fessor and expert in En- glish legal history; and former dean and faculty member Randall Bezanson. While no undergradu- ate faculty salaries were ‘.;}OPINl0N Betsy provides readers with a guide for choosing a :;Fancy Dress date. President Clinton thinks every- one should go to college. 4’ Lb FEATURES Answer to the question “G. Love and Special what?" Frank Roupas promises to make us proficient dancers. Alex Christensen prasies Clint Eastwood's "Absolute Power." Women in Science Outreach Program brings junior high girls to W&L. Last week, SARAH (Students Against Rockbridge Area Hunger) delivered the profits of this year’s lip synch contest to four local food pan- tries. Thirty four hundred dollars was raised for the purchase of seven tons of food, making the 11th annual con- test the most successful ever. The United States Department of Ag- riculture defines an “average meal” as 1.3 pounds. Thus, SARAH donated 11,278 - meals to the needy of Rockbridge County. SARAH Advisor Jerry Darrell at- tributes the success of the event to SARAH committee members who spent the past 12 months planning for it: Richelle Rowe, Nicole Richard, Dana Hood and Matt O’Brien. Photo courtesy of Jerry Darrell Phi Kapp pledges take a break after off-loading the food. SARAH delivers seven tons of food to local food pantries “Matt is the man!” Darrell said. “He doubled as emcee of the show where his natural wit, humor and stage presence allowed the long show to move along while still making it fun for everyone.” Darrell also thanks the volunteers who helped with the show: Randolph Hare andallthe Buildingsand Grounds workers who set up the pavilion; the judgeswho“sacrificedtheireardrums;” Charlie Hitlin, Carol Bailey, Will Elkins and Katherine Dunn “who made huge contributions;” and Joe Speicher and the Phi Kappa Sigma pledges who distributed the food. “And thanks certainly to all the acts who strutted their stuff for the over- flow, enthusiastic crowd,” he said. tit go to BY KATHRYN MAYURNIK PHI STAFF WRITER Luckily for children at Central El- ementary School, some Washington and Lee University students never outgrew finger-painting. Local kindergarten and first graders begin their first art classes this week, taught by four W&L students: Brandon Ferguson, Kathryn Sheppard, James Silberstein and Geoffrey Veale. Why doesn’t the school have an art program of its own? Rockbridge County contracts art teachers from Fine Arts in Rockbridge, due to the lack of funding for an art program. However, FAIR only provides programs for 2nd through 5th graders. “We look for outside help for kindergartn out little ones,” Central Elementary School Principal Harry Stone said. ‘‘I was excited when I found out about the W&L students.” Senior art major James Silberstein says that their work is essential. “I don’t know how you teach kindergarten and first graders without art,” Silberstein said. “For many of them, art is the only way they can express their thoughts and emo- tions. Art is also critical in developing their critical thinking and thought pro- cesses.” The students will teach art two times a week for about an hour. “My goals are to teach them art that will make them think about what they’re doing and help discover their individual creativity.” Elrod hits gong for charity BY KATHRYN MAYURNIK PHI STAFF WRITER Next time you see President Elrod on the Hill,just call him “Gong Master.” In honor of the late television show, the Fridays! Committee and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority are sponsoring “The Gong Show” with President Elrod presiding over the gong on Wednesday March 12 in Doremus Gymnasium. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Suggested acts include singing, danc- ing, stand-up comedy, and other special talents. “If it’s bad, President Elrod hits the gong,” Fridays! member Charles Leddy said. Five unnamcdjudges will preside over this test oftalent. “Thejudges are going to be really funny,” Fridays! member Justin Riedell said. Three prizes will be awarded. Sign-ups start Monday outside the Co-op. Entry fees are $20. Tickets for “The Gong Show” go on sale Wednes- day for $5. OCR::/Vol_097_098/WLURG39_RTP_19970303/WLURG39_RTP_19970303_002.2.txt PAGE 2 OPINION MARCH 3, 1997 .;;Fancy Dress dating guide for the hopeless romantics Last week, I overheard two freshman guys talking. One asked the other. “So, are you like, guar- LL zinteed an FD date, or is it some- "3 thing you really have to work on?” This amused me, and I probably GreenLand Betsy Green ’97 should have offered it as Quote of ' the Week, but I decided instead to steal it for use in my column. Any- way, I think the answer to that question is that you are pretty much guaranteed a date for Fancy Dress. Anyone can get a date iftheir stan- dards are low enough —— I bet there are tons of girls at Rockbridge County High School who’d love to go. But if you want a quality date, a fun experience, you do actually have to put some effort into your FD date search. Luckily for you, you have me to help. There are several kinds of dates available Follow my guide to find the one that’s right for you. Yourlioyfriend/Girlfriend. lf you already have a steady boy- friend or girlfriend, this may seem to be the natural choice. You are pretty much guaranteed not to be rejected, you already know each other pretty well, and will likely have a good time. But first, do an honest evaluation of your relation- ship. is everything fine, or is there trouble in paradise? If you broke up three times last week or if you just hooked up with his best friend, cut your losses now and break up. Fancy Dress is a long weekend of uncomfortable clothes and social- izing. it will not save your rela- tionship. Your high school are girl- friend. 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(703) 886-2651 ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN BE; BASKETBALL, SWIMMING, @112 fling-tum lfilti PORTS WRESTLING, Peterson named ODAC W&L men’s basketball Freshman of the Year COURTESY or-‘ W&L SPORTS INFORMATION Washington and Lee University freshman Rich Peterson has been named the Old Do-minion Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year in men’s basketball. Peterson was pre- sented with the award at the league’s annual banquet Feb. 21. The ODAC is a NCAA Division Ill league com- prised of 10 schools, nine of which are located in Virginia. The award is voted on by the league’s 10 head coaches. Peterson, a 6—foot-6, 220-pound center, led the Generals in scoring (14.2 ppg) and rebounding (6.6 rpg) while setting a new school record for E a cycling event of This spring, join Tour de iJure— one of the biggest diabetes fundraising events in history. Ride and raise money to fight this deadly disease. American Diabetes Association Sign up today, call 1-800-TOUR-888 (1-B00-868-7888) or visit us at www.diabetes.org/tour field goal percentage (60.4) in a sea- son. That mark broke a 25-year old school mark of 59.2 set by Mike Daniels in the 1971-72 season. Peterson’s scoring average was also the highest for a W&L freshman since All—Amcrican Mel Cartwright aver- aged 20.1 points per game in 1966-67. Peterson, who was also named to the honorable mention All-ODAC team, had career-high totals of 28 points and 11 rebounds in a91-77 loss to 1996 NCAA. quarterfinalist Roanoke College on January 11. Peterson had five 20-point games dur- ing the season, all in conference ac- tion. Hefinished the yearranked eighth in the league in scoring, sixth in re- bounding and second in field goal percentage. ' ATTENTION COLLEGE SENIORS: WHAT DO I DO NEXT? Be a live—in nanny for a UVA professors’ family for one year, starting August 1. Regular schedule. generous salary. paid vacations and holidays, health insurance. free room and board. own spacious living quarters (with bathroom), all utilities. summer pool membership, privacy, re- spect. Non-smokers, good drivers, college gradu- ates or students only. Call (804) 924-7815. aw2b@virginia.edu. INDOOR TRACK MARCH 3, 1997 Jock Shorts Baseball The Generals dropped a heart- breaker to Oglethorpe Feb. 19, giv- ing up seven runs in the bottom of the ninth inningto lose 8-7. W&L had scored three in the top of the seventh, highlighted by a two-run homer by freshman RF Christian Batcheller. Stormy Petrels then scored seven runs off five hits and three walks from four W&L pitchers. W&L played at Mary Washing- ton Wednesday. The Generalsopen at home with a doubleheader with West Virginia Tech rescheduled for Saturday. Women's Lacrosse The Generals played at Divi- sion ll Li mcstone on thcirway back from Florida and opened the sea- son with a 15-6 victory. W&L led 5-3 at the half and then pulled away in the second half. Senior Erika Snyder led the Generals with four goals and Betsy Howe added three scores. Senior goalie Brooke Glenn made 10 saves. W&L is now idle until hosting Bridgcwater on March 5. Men’s Lacrosse The Gcncral’s got off to an ex- cellent start Saturday, beating Vir- ginia Wesleyan 23-7 in the 1997 regular season opener. The Gen- erals only led 4-2 by the end of the first quarter. Afterthis, they poured it on, scoring 8 and 9 goals in the second and third quarters respec- tively. The Generals play Lynchburg College at home 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Men’s Swimming The Generals finished in third place at the SCAC lnvitational be- hind a strong showing from senior Nathan Hottle who was the high scorer at the meet. Hottle won the 100 and 200—yard breaststroke events and also won the 200-yard individual medley. The Generals also posted wins in the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relays and the 400 medley relay. Nathan Hottle’s season will con- tinue after he posted three auto- matic qualifying times for next month’s NCAA Division lllcham- pionships. JuniorJohn Reed witha second place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke and freshman Jared Fribush with a second place finish in the 50-yard freestyle also posted qualifying times. Women's Swimming The Generals captured their fourth straight ODAC/Atlantic States Championship in convinc- ing fashion, doubling their nearest competitor. Freshman Brooke Stanley set three school records and was named the ODAC/ASC Swimmer of the Year. Sophomore Margaret Hoehl also won three events and W&L won 12 of the 18 events at the meet. Kiki Jacobs was named the ODAC/ASC Coach of the Year. Stanley automatically qualified for next month’s NCAA Division Ill championships with her school record times in the 100-yard freestyle, 100-yard butterfly were also provisional qualifiers W&L’s 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams also set school records of 1:42.72 and 3:43.09. Men’s Track W&L placed third at the ODAC Indoor Championships at VMl Feb. 22. Junior Will Olson led the Gen- erals with a pair of victories, win- ning the 1,500 and the 3,000 meter runs. Sophomore Marc Granger also won the shot put for the second straight time in ODAC champion- ship action. W&L also got a win from the 4x800 relay team of Greg Ruthig, Ryan Bowc, Jason Callen and Sandy Hooper. W&L dominated the distance events with two of the top three finishers in the 1,500 and three of the top four in the 3,000. W&Lwi|l be idle until opening the outdoor season by hosting the W&L lnvita- tional on March 15. Women's Track The Generals were edged out by just four and a half points for the ODAC Indoor Championship Feb. 22 at VMl. Roanoke scored 73 points to nip the Generals (68.5). W&L had four victories - Natasha Dorofeeva with a conference in- door record time of 2:25.50 in the 800; Nat Messmore in the 3,000; and the 4x400 and 4x800 relay teams, both in ODAC in- door record times. W&L’s high point scorer at the meet was freshman Ashlie Fox who placed second in the highjump, longjump and triple jump and led off W&L’s win- ning 4x400 relay team. Wrestling The season wrapped up with freshman Chad Caste competing at the NCAA Division lll East Re- gional at King’s College Feb. 21- 22. Casto, wrestling in the 126- pound weight class, lost 6-4 in over- time to Vince Giordano of Lycoming,thesecond-seededwres— tlcr, in the quarterfinals beforecom- in g back to beat Gettysburg’s Mike Ben’Ary 1-0 in the consolation round. Casto was beaten in the second round of the consolations by Jamie Hollinger of Elizabethtown to finish the season with a 15-9 record. —Courtesy W&L Sports Information and Erika Woodson Talk about great taste! Try a SUBWAY EL C. 6 Turkey Breast, l-am, Bacon 8. ‘secs 453 E. Nelson Street Lexington (540) 463-3322