Oct. 5, 2001 by The Herald

BY AND FOR THE STUDENTS OF HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES

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October 5, 2001

This Week: Student Trustees Address Campus Issues News 3 Take Back the Night

Feature 6 Decorate Your Space

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Student trustee-elect Kristen Moglinicki speaks on behalf of her fellow Trustees Reneé Conklin, Quentin Robbins, and Rich Leone, this past Tuesday night in the Café. photo by Dave Gordon

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uesday, October 2 – Students at the café appeared per plexed, lifting their gazes wea-

rily from their taco salads, their eyes fell upon a small assembly of administrators and students, and with a quick shrug of indifference returned to their evening’s snack. This was the scene at the Fall Student Trustee

chance for the student body, along with the administration, to gather and discuss the agenda of the Student Trustees. One of the most hotly debated issues of the night was that of third party catering, or the lack thereof. According to the HWS Handbook of Community Standards 2001-02, “Common sources of alcohol (kegs, party balls, punch buckets, and unmonitored sources) are not permitted except when administered by an approved third-party caterer.” Since 1999 the colleges have not had a third party caterer, and for some this is seen as a dangerous prospect. A third-party caterer is a responsible organization that oversees the consumption and service of alcohol at major events on campus. Events like Snowball, and Senior Week, require caterers to serve alcohol and take responsibility for appropriate consumption of alcohol by those 21 and over. Hobart Senior David Gordon believed that the Colleges’, in their hesitance to retain a catering service, are endangering the lives of HWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

Forum, an event advertised as a meeting where students could voice their problems and concerns, but lost amidst the din of the café’s famished traffic. The meeting was planned as a

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rofessors Wesley Perkins and David Craig of Hobart and William Smith Colleges were recently awarded a grant funding data compilation and researching of alcohol abuse reduction on college campuses. The Sociology and Chemistry Professors, respectively, received the two-year $250,000 grant to, “focus on misperceptions of alcohol and drug abuse among student-athletes.” Hobart and William Smith ranked fifth out of the 110 national colleges applying for the, “Safe

and Drug-Free Schools Program’s Grant Competition to Prevent HighRisk Drinking and Violent Behavior Among College Students.” In 1982, Perkins and others began researching effects of alcohol in college communities, establishing several “pervasive and continuing pattern[s].” It was found there was a student perception of increased peer drinking, which reinforced student drinking on the whole. In 1997, Perkins paired up with Craig to conduct more research with an incipient grant from The Department of Education. Together they enacted a pro-

gram diagramed, “to educate students about actual alcohol use patterns.” The program was wildly successful and encouraged formation of others similar activities across the nation. The program and its “social norms theory,” received much media attention for its innovative ideas and instructional emblems. The program entitled “Most Valuable Players,” is designed to, “reinforce positive norms, correct misperceptions, and reduce high risk drinking among student-athletes.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

Professors David Craig and Wes Perkins

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Who says HWS students never study? The Truth isâ&#x20AC;Ś.

86% of HWS students never submit late papers or examinations as a result of drinking during the academic year.

Source: 2000 Spring survey of a representative cross-section of HWS students with 327 respondents.

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NEWS

Trustees Attempt to Address Difficult Issues at Forum

Student trustee Quentin Robbins addresses forum audience as his fellow photo by Dave Gordon trustees look on. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

students. He believes that without a catering service in place, there are not any social outlets for fraternities and other organizations to have situations that allow for the safe consumption of alcohol. “I would like to think there’s a rational solution,” Gordon argued, “First years and really not just first years are drinking themselves to death.” HWS Trustee Roy Dexheimer was in agreement, “I agree this issue has been frustrating…” However, Gordon was undeterred, and said, “this isn’t frustrat-

ing – it’s unacceptable.” Other issues of note discussed at the forum, included the construction of the new $6.5 million dollar academic building, The new academic building projected to begin construction in the summer of 2002 and finish sometime in the fall of 2003, will be built in the area west of the library and will be home to various departments. Renee’ Conklin, a Senior Trustee, was also proud to announce an increase of approximately 6% in faculty and staff salaries. This issue was considered one of great importance of not only the Student Trust-

ees but also that of the student body and the Hobart and William Smith Colleges community at large. The student trustees noted that the proposed changes were “well received” by faculty and staff, as they were promised such attention last year by President Mark Gearan. The floor was opened up after official issues were addressed, and students brought up concerns about campus security, dorm safety, meal plans, and shuttle bus service. Each issue was addressed to both the student trustees as well as representatives from various administrative offices across campus. For most issues, the administrative officials assured students that their concerns were being addressed at the present time, or would be considered in the near future. The trustees urged students to take up issues with the administration at the close of the forum for further discussion. The meeting ended wrapped in a sense of unease and weighted with the load of unanswered questions. The few students who attended walked away passing by those who had sat immersed in their plates and the everyday chatter that one normally finds on weekday night in the café. As Rich Leone, a Junior Trustee observed, “Compared to last spring, turnout was spectacular.”

Social Norms Studies to Continue CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

The underlying idea is to apply “social norms,” to alternate activities such as athletics, where the same logical characteristics and judgments should be exhibited. All work and research done, thanks to new funding, will contribute as data to, “help reduce misconceptions among the general college population about student-athletes, and promote other positive messages such as service, volunteerism, and academic achievements.” A rejuvenated and more unified athletic body is hoped to result, with athletes and students hav-

ing a, “more realistic awareness of peer disapproval of alcohol abuse.” As well as, initiation of further discussion of alcohol awareness issues as well as reduction in high-drinking rates of athletes are optimistically predicted outcomes. Patricia Stranahan, Provost and Dean of Faculty at HWS, along with Michael Hanna, Director of Athletics for Hobart College, both avidly endorse the program’s agenda and implications. Susan Bassett, Director of Athletics for William Smith College, comments, “The program creates an exciting opportunity for

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learning and growth for student-athletes.” The additional funding Perkins and Craig have received for the enactment of “Most Valuable Players,” allows for new exciting programs in research and analytical development. These include a “mass media campaign…to reduce myths about athletes…orientation program for student athletes…training of student athlete peer educators… workshops on social norms prevention strategies,” as well as, “social norms education workshops for alcohol policy offenders who are athletes.”

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William Smith Women “Take Back the Night” Jennifer Brownell Herald Contributor

he air will be filled with power, not power due to hating men, but the power of letting our voices be heard and claiming our identity. Uniting together, opposed to violence against women (sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, and rape), our William Smith sisters and the members of the community will walk through campus and Geneva. On Tuesday October 16th, the Women’s

Collective invites you to join us in Take Back the Night, a celebration of woman and the sounds of our voices. The women’s march begins on the William Smith Green at 6:30 p.m. and will end on the quad where we invite the men to join us in a candlelight circle. The circle represents a strong community for discussions and sharing stories. Both of these events are important as the march allows women to speak out and assert their independence, while the candlelight vigil brings both sexes together in a time of understanding, support, and sharing.

CAMPUS FACTOIDS! (Brief facts about the HWS Community. Click on the “Campus Factoids!” icon on network computers throughout campus to read and react to previously published factoids. Campus Factoids are compiled and reported by Professors Wesley Perkins and David Craig.)

1. The library currently holds 4,102 videocassettes in its collection–enough for every student and faculty member to simultaneously check out two videos on the same day. 2. Among seniors, 8% read for pleasure more than 15 hours per week and 13% used their computer for recreation that amount of time each week. 3. 77% of students hold the belief that it is never okay to use tobacco.

Source: Data for item 1 were provided in Warren Hunting Smith Library circulation desk records. Data for item 2 are based on a May 2001 survey of 342 graduating seniors. Data from item 3 are drawn from a survey of all students (N=180) in introductory and selected intermediate sociology and chemistry courses during the Spring 2001 term.

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Menu for Saga for the Following Week LUNCH Chicken Wings (hot or mild) Baked Chicken Wings Italian Sausage Sub Vegetable Stroganoff

DINER Quesadella Baked Fish - Fried Fish Pasta w/chicken Personal Pan Pizza Night

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Scrambled Eggs w/wo cheese Pancakes w/syrup - Patty Melt Bacon Strips - Home Fries

Philly Steak Sandwich Turkey a la King Grilled Vegetables Parmesan

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Scrambled Eggs - Poached Eggs French Toast Sticks w/ syrup bar Hot Ham & Swiss Croisants Sausage Links - Hearty Home Fries

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Hot Turkey Sandwich w/ gravy Gnocchi w/sauce Rice & Beans Casserole Omelets - cooked to order

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Chicken Patty Sandwich Sweet & Sour Pork/Brown Rice Sweet & Sour Tofu/Brown Rice Deli: Turkey Salad

Charcoaled Leg of Lamb Turkey Pot Pie - Zuccini Parmesan Vegetable Fajita Shortcake Bar

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Baked Macaroni & Cheese Chicken Cacciatore w/white rice Deli: Tuna Salad

Roast Beef w/gravy Fish ‘n Batter - Baked Fish Ratatouille w/bulgar Pasta Pronto w/Focaccia Breat

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Cheese Ravioli w/sauce Hot Ham & Cheese on roll BBQ’d Pork on roll Deli: Chicken Salad

Grilled Breast of Chicken (Italian Marinated or Plain) Beef Pot Pie - Rigatoni w/ roasted veg. Personal Pan Pizza Night

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STUDENT LIFE

Hobart Student Court Nominees

October 5, 2001

Chris Olney Hi, my name us Chris Olney. Many of you recognize me as shades. I am running for Student Court. I am a Junior here at Hobart College and am majoring in Math and Economics. I am running for this position because I use logic all the time and have become quite adept at using it. I feel this is the type of Characteristic that should be in place on our Student Court. I understand the need to be unbiased and how to look at both sides of every issue. I deal with problems on a weekly basis as a bouncer at one of our local bars, and believe that this is the sort of hands on experience that would make me a good fit for Student Court. I cannot tell you how to vote on Election Day, all I can do is ask that you consider me, Chris Olney.

Michael Cabot My name is Mike Cabot and I am running for justice of the Student Court. I have been on the court for the past year, and was the interim chief justice in Spring 2001. The Student Court is something very special because it allows Hobart men to be judged by their peers. Everyone has problems with the Deans and Administration at times, but being judged by your peers us something on a totally different level. If I were to be elected to a second term, I want the Hobart men to realize that the court does exist, and that if someone does violate a code of Hobart College and they are sent to us, that individual will receive an honest trial with a recommendation of a just punishment.

Sean Kelly

Chris Stringham Hi my name is Chris Stringham and I will be running for one of the open positions on the student court. I am currently a junior here and I want to get more involved with the Hobart community. When I heard about the openings on the court I felt as though it would be a very good opportunity to do so. I know that I am a good candidate for the job because I have a very non-biased and rational way of looking at situations, which happen to be two qualities that I feel someone in the position of making important decisions that affect other people’s lives should have. I also feel this experience would be helpful in achieving my future goal of law school. I don’t need to be your first choice, or your second choice, or even your third choice, but when you look at that fourth choice remember the name Chris Stringham.

Elections will be held on October 10, 2001 in Scandling Center. Polls will close at 7:30 p.m.

My name is Sean Kelly and I am a super senior or a fifth-year. I am a History major and this fine institution for a long time. I have been here to see Hobart under the leadership of President Hirsh and our current President Mark Gearan. The school has changed in many

positive directions. This change is a big factor in what persuaded me to run for a position in Student Court. I wanted to try and become a voice for the students of this small, open society, called Hobart College. I feel that over the years I have gotten a comfortable grasp on the type of lifestyle that Hobart looks for its students to live. I feel that the environment that Hobart wants to represent is an environment that will have respect towards each individual’s ideas. Hobart also wants there to be a voice behind those student ideas. Hobart would like its students to act with respect toward each other’s likes and dislikes. This individualistic respect is important, but for those freedoms to exist there are basic laws and rules that we must abide by. I would like to be a voice for the people. If I were given the opportunity to make a decision regarding my fellow students, I would weigh both sides with fairness and openness. I would come to a conclusion that was respectful for both the student and the Hobart educational institution itself.

George Kay Hello, my name is George Kay. I am double majoring in Political Science and Philosophy, and plan to continue on to Law School after my graduation. As a future lawyer I have a strong interest in the complexities of Law and the dilemmas of Justice. I come from New York City, a multicultural community renown as a melting pot of traditions, values and beliefs from all over the US and the world, which will aid me in understanding all students. Plus as an Orange Key member I firmly believe that service to one’s community should be an integral part of one’s education. I see our college as a distinct community, with unique laws and traditions best understood by the students themselves. A belief that I will uphold as a student judge in the service of my peers.

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Opinion/Editorial Hidden Mending that occurred in D.C. and NYC, because we have all showed concern and shared our condolences. Our campus has united and it has been a great example of both the strength of our campus and nation. With this in mind, the leaders and trustees of HWS have made our cares, concerns, and condolences visible by constructing “The Mending Wall.” This wall, on the second floor of Scandling Center, brings about physical manifestations to our sorrow and support. The question that is raised is visible to whom? I’ve been to “The Mending Wall.” It really is a great thing. I read some great thoughts and some great lines, and I really got a good feeling of what is in the photo by Ally Gualtieri minds of our school’s soci“The Mending Wall” was established in order for the HWS ety. I personally contribcommunity to share their thoughts and prayers in memory of all uted some of my own those who are affected by the recent attacks on America. thoughts on the wall, which reads, “The smile of the skyIt is clear that Hobart and William line has lost its two front teeth.” Writing this made me feel better about myself, it helped Smith students care about the tragedies

me get something off my chest, and collect my thoughts. After I wrote my quote, I stayed there and sat in front of “The Mending Wall.” I stared at it and thought that there was way too much blank space. There should be more writing, and there would be, but who goes to the second floor of Scandling? I was there for twenty-five minutes, and not one person walked by. Why not put the wall on the first floor? There would be great thoughts and responses to thoughts and responses. “The Mending Wall,” did great things for my own conscious and for my mind. Why keep the rest of the student population from having the same feeling of cleansing that I had? Why keep this hidden on Scandling’s second floor?

Dave Diehl

Graduate Fair Fails To Meet Student Needs Graduate Fair Reflects on Center For Career Development I am unsure how many people attended the Graduate Schools “Fair” in the library atrium, but I can tell you that those that did, at least those I talked to, share my response. My friends and I were all appalled at the lack of options presented by the colleges. We are a Liberal Arts college; a Graduate School Fair should have more than half a dozen or so schools, and offer MUCH more than opportunities for business, law and chiropractic care. I went to a small, rural public high school- my graduating class was 113 people, 116 if you count the girls who were pregnant. The College Fair at my high school consisted of more than 100 representatives for colleges and

universities, offering such a wide variety of academic choices that it was hard to narrow them down. The Graduate School Fair at Hobart William Smith was

you want to do with your life, help you to narrow down choices of schools and jobs, and even help write your resume. Last spring term, I attended a resume-writing workshop. I was handed a pamphlet and shown a three ring binder of formats ‘to copy.’ I don’t think it is too much to ask of our institution to provide the resources and knowledgeable staffs to answer questions that make many students worry as their days in our sheltered little bubble lessen. The resources our Colleges claim to have should be made available to students studying subjects other than business, law, and chiropractic care. At least I had a chance to win a Palm Pilot.

We are a Liberal Arts college; a Graduate School Fair should have more than half a dozen or so schools

beyond lacking- it was downright sorry. I have had similar experiences with the Career Development Center. The C.D.C. claims that they can help you find what

Kathleen Stearns

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Corporate Rock Still Sucks Tim Follos A&E Contributor Difranco-fever {oh so gradually…} sweeps campuses nationwide! She is able to tour: a string of stops at coffee shops and colleges across the country. This experience, in this journalists’ opinion, must have formed some part of the basis to ‘96s’ “Every State Line:” By age 23 Ani has sold “over one hundred thousand albums.” By ‘93’s end Righteous Babe has released 3 new albums of super-prolific Ani’s material; ‘91’s “Not So Soft,” and two in ’93: “Imperfectly” and “Like I Said” {the later being a compilation of previously unreleased songs from the years ’90 and ‘91}. Ani, with her shorn locks, deeply felt political views, and frank descriptions of her bisexual history, all of which seeps into the wellspring of emotion that is {frequently, though not nearly always} her voice, is stereotyped by many into the category of “militant angry dyke.” Difranco responds: “I was never able to describe myself,” she says frankly. “But that’s OK. Other people are always prepared to do that for you.” On shaving her head: “I thought I would rather you just listen to my music. Men don’t smile at you as much. But at least when they do smile, you know it’s genuine and not necessarily a come-on.” “I think I caught a glimmer of what racism might be like,” she says. “Conversations would stop when I would enter the room, or people would move to the other end of the subway platform, or follow me around stores. It’s a very subtle thing, but it’s very claustrophobic after a while.” “It’s the music that’s important to me, and not the fame and fortune,” says DiFranco - who has since grown a new hairstyle- dreadlocks. “So I’m doing it the most genuine way that I can.” Many marvel at Difranco’s cour-

age and bravery, at her honesty and strength, to say what she does in lyrics and interviews. She diffuses such comments: “It isn’t so hard to talk about

things so personal, the way I look at it, there’s nothing private - it’s all universal. Saying it’s too personal is a way not to talk about difficult things. Nothing’s going to be solved if we don’t open our mouths.” “Many things can become a song. I always wonder what would happen if we just burst into it. There’s a flood of people all saying ‘me too!’ If we’re all seeing this and living this, why am I seen as a freak for talking about it?” “It’s a political act to tell your story. Lotta nights I don’t feel like telling it, but it’s one of my little sacrifices. You have to be up front about your experiences because watering it down to make it appropriate is counterproductive. I’m forfeiting my privacy and insisting vicariously that others do too.’ “It would be nice,” writes DiFranco in response to the fawning fan, “if you joined in.” “ It’s really great to provide en-

couragement and inspiration. But it can’t end there. I can’t let people passively consume me.” “I think that whether you have the freedom to tell the truth about your life depends on whether or not you feel you do. I think that it’s a mistake to think I have any more freedom than anyone else. People oftentimes will approach me after a show and ask if it’s been difficult being out as a performer, putting myself out of the mainstream of the music industry—and if I’ve found myself being pigeonholed—and the

answer is yes. Of course. It’s like any other job; I’m dealing with the same world everyone else is. But I prefer those obstacles to the

obstacles created by lying about myself. I think that if you’re a freak from hell, you should say “I’m a freak from hell.” I don’t stand in judgment of performers or people in any line of work who are closeted, but I think that what you feel you can do is all in your head. If you think you can come out at work, you can—and then you’re becoming part of the solution. If you’re not willing to sacrifice for something you personally believe in, you’re part of the problem. If more people were making noise, then I think it would be easier for all of us.” Ani has had many suitors by this point, both major and minor labels came calling. She initially considered signing with an indie label, but Ani eventually decided to conduct her career completely free of the superstructure. “I believe in that step of not just making revolutionary music but making it in a way that challenges the system,” DiFranco says. “Especially in this day and age when the tools for producing and distributing are more and more accessible to the average Joe and Josephine. The possibility of emancipation and control and independence is so much greater now.” “I don’t know why anybody would work for somebody else if they could work for themselves,” says DiFranco. “I have complete artistic control. I don’t have to compromise myself politically or financially. I don’t have to support a mul-

tinational music business/corporation scene that I don’t wish to support.” “The reason I’m independent is because I’ve figured out my political ideals and acted on them. People make the choice to be with labels; it’s not like everything’s the label’s fault. They sign because they want to be rich and famous; their personal ambition gets in the way. It’s like coming out: if you decide you want a job in a corporation, and then decide you can’t be out because it’ll jeopardize your career, then what do you wind up being? A closeted fag working for Chemical Bank. But whose fault is that? Chemical Bank’s? The burden of personal change, and to change society at large, is on our shoulders.” Danny Goldberg, who will forever be remembered for his part in the sensation that was Nirvana, was among the rebuked. Goldberg: “she’s one of the most brilliant and compelling artists out now... a genius.” DiFranco never returned his call. Many of Ani’s lyrics have touched on her independence from the corporate world, especially her oft-praised “Blood in the Board Room.” Ani on “Board Room:” “It was me, young artist going into a record company boardroom of a major label, she says, “and having this sort of poetic occurrence that I don’t think this world Is humanizing and affirming. I think it’s exploitive and I’m outta here.”

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Ani Lyrics “every state line” I got pulled over in west Texas So they could look inside my car He said are you an “American citizen?” I said: “yes sir, so far.” They made sure I wasn’t smuggling someone in from Mexico Someone willing to settle for America ‘Cause there’s nowhere Else to go. And every state line There’s a new set of laws And every police man Comes equipped with extended claws There’s a thousand shades of white And a thousand shades of black But the same rule always applies: “Smile pretty, and watch your back.”

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October 5, 2001

Oysterhead Brings Together the Best Dave Gordon Photo Editor

This isn’t a trick question, so put down your bongs and granola, and stop hugging those trees. Get ready to think real hard, all you Phish-fiends. What does your beloved jam band’s front man Trey Anastasio have in common with the much harder bass guru Les Claypool of Primus and The Police’s former superstar drummer Stewart Copeland? Answer: Oysterhead. If you’re confused, it’s because Rolling Stone was to preoccupied with covering the life and story of yet another teeny bopping thirteen-year-old superstar with a morally casual attitude, to take the time to cover the concert of a lifetime. Oysterhead has been called the “superband” by critiques from all walks of life for good reason. As Casey Logan of Ironminds.com so eloquently put it, “What makes the trio particularly intriguing is that their careers and music are so different that the idea of them playing together seems like nothing more than a dreamy dorm room what-if and can-you-imagine, spoken with music in the air and a towel stuffed under the door. After all, in terms of their profession, the three men appear to share only two definite things in common: First, that none of them are selling a lot of records today in the world of ‘N Sync, and second, that it really doesn’t matter.” The very fact that three such different, well known, and respected artists would ever consider getting together is perhaps the biggest music story of this decade. Anastasio and Phish have a fan base that rivals Tina Turner’s, Claypool alone has been heralded as the Jimi Hendrix of bass guitar, and Copeland is arguably the most precise drummer and now producer of recent time. Nice job Rolling Stone, hope Christina’s cat fight with Britney worked out for you. But enough whining about the

sorry state of music journalism. Oysterhead got together with a few simple phone calls this past May at the New Orleans Music Festival. The 2,500 tickets to the show sold out in eleven minutes for $36 each. Within an hour, scalpers were selling them for everything from the modest price of $75 to the ungodly amount of $2,000. Choked up yet? According to those who were there, putting aside the very fact that the trio was together, the show was incredible. Oysterhead was born. This past Tuesday the band put out their first album called “The Grand Pecking Order.” This album is hard and heavy in proper Claypool fashion, but not out of control. It is filled with the masterfully intense and mesmerizing guitar riffs that only Anastasio could pull off, but believe me when I say you don’t have to be stoned to enjoy the solos. And last but not least, Copeland keeps these two easily distracted front men together and on

beat. Neither Claypool nor Anastasio takes a definite lead, although don’t be surprised by the new sound Anastasio seems to have adopted. This album is a must buy. Or, for god’s sake, download a few of the MP3’s from their web site (www.oysterhead.com). This trio has managed to combine the inventive qualities of Primus, with the slightly easier tone of Phish and the clean well-produced sound of The Police.

In laymen’s terms, this CD has now been in my stereo playing nonstop for the past five hours. I’m actually going to bring it down to the Herald office because I keep hearing new and interesting things that I hadn’t previously picked up. If rock has the capacity to make a serious comeback it will be because there are serious musicians out there, like this trio, that are not doing it to please Rolling Stone. These guys are doing it for everyone but the masses and it shows.

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E. Intramurals

CONNORS CORNER

Project Soar to 2-0 Christopher Connors Great White Hope

melling only the Intramural Championship, the Team Project Football team got their season underway on Sunday night... well not really, considering the other team did not show up, and the Project were handed the victory by forfeit. However come Monday night, “Macko’s” came calling to the Turf Field at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, looking to knock off the #14 ranked Intramural Football team in the country, Team Project. Preseason All- Americans Rich Sinclair and Rob Stewart were ready for the challenge as the festivities got underway. Stewart would intercept the Macko quarterback on the first play from scrimmage. Stewart, a converted offensive lineman, gained no weight in the off-season prompting us to move him from the line. Kirk Laubenstein thoroughly dominated both sides of the ball on the line, but would later be asked to leave the game for some rough-housing. Kirk perhaps the best player on Team Project, had not slept once since the finish of last season. A long offseason of frustration had sat too long on the mind of the wily veteran, and Kirk was ready to take care of business. However Kirk received a game misconduct for playing a tad too physical, thus ending his day.

Ben Weiss showed promise in his first stint with the Project, throwing touchdown passes and ending up on the receiving end of one, from yours truly. However on a cool Fall evening in Geneva, the cool cat from New York City would steal the show. Mike “Unstoppable” Gerard ran for one touchdown and caught one more, en route to game MVP honors. SuperFrosh Jimmy Morgan hailing straight from the Strong Isle made his debut a good one. Morgan totaled 7 tackles. Mike Borsz added a quick presence on both sides of the ball along with Steve Cushman who had one touchdown run, in which he almost killed 3 people. The Project won 28-15 and improved to 2-0 on the year. And now for the part which really matters. No, not how good our uniforms looked, or who got injured... Yeah you guessed it- the Rob Stewart statline. Preseason All American Stewart recorded one interception, 5 tackles, 4 receptions for 65 yards, 12 pancake blocks, even more ripped pants, blown coverage on a Macko touchdown and “almost a rushing touchdown, I swear I would have made it, had it not been for the turf tripping me up.”. Rob this is Team Project afterall, and every week is a stepping stone toward success. Congrats old man.

SPORTS

October 5, 2001

Statesmen Earn Sincere win Over Saints Chris Connors Playa Hater

erhaps the biggest question for the Hobart Statesmen Football program this past weekend, was how they would respond from their biggest loss in over ten years. The answer was easy... run the football. The Statesmen used a scintillating ground game which amassed 442 yards and included three rushers that gained over 100 yards, with one more gaining 98 yards, enroute to a whopping 47-0 victory over St. Lawrence. First year running backs Ty Godinho, Brandon Thurman and John Holleran coupled with Jerome Brown for the masterful day of running. The Statesmen defense also earned their first shutout of the season allowing a stingy 189 yards of total offense and compiling three sacks. Sophomore David Szentesy led the charge with nine tackles while Junior Brad Griffith and Senior Jesse Aquilino each totaled 7. The pass defense was up to their usual tricks as well allowing a miniscule 54 yards through the air, as Sophomores Patrick Lester and David Taylor helped lead the charge in the secondary. Hobart (2-1) would total for touchdowns of more than 35 yards on the day. Ty Godinho had 13 carries for 151 yards and one TD all in the first half,

Thurman carried 18 times for 106 yards, Holleran ran 10 times for 102 yards and Brown stormed through the defense 7 times for 98 yards. Hobart showed that they were ready to get on with the rest of their season quite early in Canton, N.Y., as they led 14-0 after the first seven minutes of play. Coach Mike Cragg knew the team had to respond against St. Lawrence (0-4) to help kickstart the season, and get the offense moving into high gear. Three more touchdowns in the second quarter would help seal the Saints fate and hand them their fourth loss of the season. Hobart did not throw one pass in the second half as starting signal caller Craig Swanson would give way to fellow Sophomore, Justin Morrison. This year’s Hobart Statesmen have fought their way out to a 2-1 record, quite similar to last year’s great team. The scheduling has been eerily similar. Last year Hobart dropped their second game of the season before reeling off 8 straight victories en route to their first ever NCAA Playoff berth. The Statesmen hope they can enjoy the same success this season as well. After losing to Union in their second game, the boys have buckled down and are taking things one game at a time. Standing in their way next, are their old rival the University of

Rochester. The Yellow Jackets come calling to Boswell Field for a 1pm kickoff time on Saturday. Listen live on 89.7 and 90.3 FM WEOS, the voice of Seneca Lake...

FOOTBALL LEADERS Rushing: Ty Godihno 49 car, 287 yds, 1 TD Passing: Craig Swanson 19-43, 224 yds, 1 TD Receiving: Joe Pirozzolo 8 rec, 114 yds, 1 TD Everton McLean, 20 tackles David Szentesy, 19 tackles Jesse Aquilino, 19 tackles

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ere’s how it all went down. The Hobart Cross-Country team got whupped at the UCAA Conference Finals. Immediately following the race, they vowed to redouble their efforts over the course of the next two weeks, and come back strong for the second half of the season. Look for big things at St. Lawrence, as their time for honoring themselves will soon be at an end. Also the greatest albums of all time are Tool’s “Aenima”, Pearl Jam’s “Yield” and Radiohead’s “OK Computer”. At the UCAA’s, Hobart was led by senior Steve Chabarooti, although sadly his dreams of AllConference honors went unfulfilled. His only response was “Whoa.” Right behind Chabarooti was the Singapore sensation Rob Portik-MiddletonHenderson-Smith. Expect big things from this upand-coming runner. 13Year old Justin Buffum had a great race, and is beginning to resemble a runner of years’ past by the same name. The fab freshmen duo of Scooter McThoms and Drew Crombie finished out Hobart’s top

five, with Sailor-Mouth Josh and fice. In other news, this year there Max Factor close behind. This train will be an Indoor/Outdoor Track Club. Although it will be club status, we will be competing in both open and UCAA meets. All interested HWS students are welcome to join, especially those who competed in track and field during those wonderful high school years. Stay tuned for more information. *This article is courtesy of Derek Wolf, Sports Contributor.

is bound for glory. If you have read this far into the article and are not a Hobart XC runner, you are eligible to receive an additional $2,500 in your financial aid package for next year and should contact the bursar’s of-

LEFT: Sophomore Joshua Navikonis sprints to the finish line with a triumphant finish time. Josh has run well for the Statesmen this season. Photo is courtesy of the Hobart College Cross Country Team

SPORTS SCHEDULE HOBART SOCCER 10/6 @Ithaca 1 PM

HWS SAILING 10/6-7 MAISA Single-handed Championships @Queens Navy Women’s Intersectional @Navy HWS Invitational @HWS (way to put 2 and 2 together!)

WILLIAM SMITH SOCCER 10/6 vs. Hamilton 2 PM HOBART FOOTBALL 10/6 vs. Rochester 1 PM “Take your Kid to a Game” Day

WS FIELD HOCKEY 10/5 @St. Lawrence 4 PM 10/6 @Hamilton 2 PM 10/10 vs. Cortland 4 PM WS TENNIS 10/6-7 UCAA Championships at Vassar

SAD TIMES FOR SOX FANS Ben Kenna Weakest Link

s the aches, pains and hurt ing muscles of an arduous 162 game season take their toll on Major League Baseball, a crop of players on defunct organizations are hanging up their cleats and stirrups a little earlier than expected. Some millionaire players on teams out of pennant races feel they are too valuable to risk injury, or are simply pondering the point of playing out the season for a team in the cellar of their division. For my Boston Red Sox, this was a season of immense potential. Boasting the reigning batting champion (Nomes), the CY Young Winner (Pedro), a man worthy of 160 million clams (Manny), two other All-Stars (Carl Everett, Derek Lowe), and a host of role players ready for breakout seasons (Trot Nixon, Jason Varitek), Spring Training looked promising for the Bo Sox. As always, I said to myself, and fellow baseball fans, “it’s our year”. If I had a dime for every time I said that, I’d be sipping umbrella drinks in an exotic island dubbed “Kenna’s World of Yankees Suck”. But like a sick version of domino game, injuries ravaged the Sox lineup and pitching staff one after another, and ruined one of the most talked about and anticipated seasons for Sox fanatics. Now, with 7 games remaining in one of the most disgusting and putrid seasons I have ever witnessed, a few of the Sox pretty boys are giving up, and have headed home. Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez are home. Carl Everett is missing, or on his way out of Boston (but not before murdering a few Sox representatives, I’ll bet), Nomar, and I never thought I’d say this, is cursing and whining “no one wants to (expletive) play here”, and there is way too much bitching and moaning in the clubhouse to handle. Players blaming Managers. Managers blaming General Managers. GM’s blasting players, coaches, the media. And through all of this, right fielder Trot Nixon has been the backbone of the organization, busting his ass for all 162 games (sitting by Manager’s decision 13 games), giving 110 percent in every inning he’s

played. Nixon, playing the most difficult position in Fenway, is hitting an admirable .277, with 25 homers, 82 RBI’s, 92 runs scored, and 30 doubles. Nixon has emerged as clubhouse leader for a reeling Red Sox organization, blasting teammates who have given up, and gone home. Nixon is the epitome of a professional; he plays hurt, he plays hard, and most importantly, he does not give a damn if it is game 1 or 162, he’s going to give everything he has while on the field. In an era of the long ball, and personal glory, Nixon is all about his “team”, and is in contention to be named a captain of a team that hasn’t had an established captain since the 1980’s. In a most shameful season for the Sox, Nixon has been one of the few bright spots on a group in turmoil. Sure, Manny posted amazing numbers (.306, 41, 125), but he’s back home icing his ear lobes because his new piercings are not agreeing with him. Pedro posted somewhat Pedro-like numbers for his limited starts (7-3, 2.39 ERA, 163 strikeouts), but he’s getting healthier at home. Next season, god willing, Martinez, Varitek, Garciaparra, Everett (if they want him back) and the other wounded warriors will be back, healthy, happy, and ready for another shot at destroying the curse. One thing that I’ll put my money on: Trot Nixon will be there, and he’ll be diving for low sinking line drives, and hustling down the line to beat out an infield single on the first day of Spring Training.

SPORTS THIS WEEK: *Team Project: Lords of the Gridiron p. 11 *Rob Stewart: Illegitimate son of Vanilla Ice p. 11 *Hobart Football: Back on Track p.11