Feb. 1, 2002

BY AND FOR THE STUDENTS OF HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES

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HERALD VOLUME CXXV

February 1, 2002

ISSUE 12

This Week: New Building Featured in 2005 Forum News 2 Courtney Buckmire NewsContributor

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tudents from various clubs and organizations came to gether to hear President Gearan’s vision for Hobart and William Smith Colleges their opinions and concerns about the future of their institution.

President Gearan began the evening by briefly providing an overview of the Initiative. The comprehensive plan for the future of HWS addressed a variety of issues including academics, student life, physical

resources, and financial resources. This draft for the future details how life and education at the Colleges can be enhanced. Specifically by making our facilities comparable to other nationally recognized liberal arts colleges. Building new academic and performing arts facilities in addition to creating more social areas on campus are a few ways that Gearan sees HWS moving forward. photo by Dave Gordon

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ecently HWS launched their new website, an effort initi ated last year by the President of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Mark Gearan. President Gearan put together a team consisting of Chief Information Officer Brian Young, Director of Communications Susan Murad, and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Don Emmons, which began research to improve format, language, appearance and general appeal of the HWS website.

As Emmons states, “There was a general recognition of the Web as a critical communication tool for reaching particular constituents,” specifically targeting, “prospective students.”

Over the past couple of years HWS officials worked closely with Mark Edwards and Company, a local communication consultant firm. Together they evaluated procedures of utilizing print recruitment pieces (information targeting admission applicants) and the Internet, and how to

most effectively convey “core” messages to applicants (prospective students). Resulting research pointed towards using print recruitment pieces as the primary tool by which to attract students to the website.

In response Emmons and others examined the current website questioning, “How quick does it download?

How easy is it to navigate? How well does the search work? How rich and readable is the content?” What was discovered was that the program needed to be updated considerably.

The creation of a new communication system was initiated, one which enables students to access messages, “integrated with the web.” These messages include sayings such as, “This is a place that is ferociously and totally committed to liberal arts and a place that best

serves students that have a passion for learning, who see the world through multiple lens and multiple experiences and who want to develop all their abilities.”

“All in all, our new print pieces and web site will be an enormous boost to our recruitment efforts and will more effectively integrate communications with prospective students.” -- Don Emmonds, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid

To support these claims, the website offers links to students engaged in “interdisciplinary work, study abroad programs, service learning, internships, residential education.” By exposing this array of “rich experiences [and] multiple perspectives,” it is hoped to exemplify the broad, “content development,” HWS offers.

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The Herald’s Favorite Things to Know About HWS http://www.hws.edu/about/ 101things.asp 3. The Colleges established the first men’s studies minor in the nation. Two women and three men were the first graduates with a minor in the program.

4. The internationally acclaimed Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company established a residency at HWS in 2001.

12. Shooter McGavin from the movie “Happy Gilmore” is a Hobart and William Smith alumnus. Christopher McDonald, the actor who played him, graduated in 1977.

14. Hobart alumnus Hassan Stephens, former programming director for WEOS, interned with MTV’s radio department and was chosen “MTV’s Hottest Intern.”

16. Matt Lamanna ’97 was one of a team of paleontologists who recently discovered fossil bones of the second most massive dinosaur ever to have roamed the earth while working in Egypt.

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Interesting Facts About HWS

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Forum on HWS 2005 Answers Questions

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42. Associate Professor of English Elizabeth Hart Lyon has developed scripts for Hollywood films, including the Oscar-nominated “Election.”

44. Associate Professor of Political Science Jodi Dean was named one of the coolest profs in America by Abercrombie and Fitch.

Dean examines how the widespread belief in UFOs and aliens reflects a disenchantment with political structure and rhetoric in this country.

54. Hobart adopted orange and purple as its school colors when, in the 1870s, students went to buy paint for homecoming signs and could only find those two shades. The green and white of William Smith was voted on by that college’s first class, narrowly defeating brown and gold.

55. The President’s House on the Hobart and William Smith campus was an important stop on the Underground Railroad.

56. In the late-19th century, popular student pranks included cows in the chapel, cannonballs rolled through dormitory halls, and professors locked in classrooms.

60. In 1961, Hobart and William Smith participated in the televised program “The GE College Bowl,” a popular game show in which teams of college students were pitted against each other, answering questions to show off their academic prowess. Along with Colgate and Rutgers, the Colleges retired from the program undefeated.

61. Home to the HWS campus, Geneva is also the spot where Amelia Bloomer invented the liberating garment that bears her name.

64. In 1958, New York City held festivities in honor of Hobart and William Smith Colleges Day. The HWS choral group Schola Cantorum celebrated with a performance at Town Hall.

97. Washing instructions for the 100 percent cotton Hobart and William Smith Colleges sweatshirt: Lukewarm wash. Do not bleach.

Tumble dry.

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Another major addition involves “e-recruiting,” where the admissions office now reaches a larger constituency of prospectives as well as boasting, “e-mail to create 1 to 1 relationships with potential recruits.”

Prospective students will benefit themselves, as they can “customize” their relationship with the colleges by “tailoring” their interests, and giving admissions a, “more effective, targeted follow – up.”

Emmons comments, “All in all, our new print pieces and web site will be an enormous boost to our recruitment efforts and will more effectively integrate communications with prospective students,” and encourages all to log onto the site. The Website address remains at www.hws.edu.

Founder’s Day 2002 Takes on “Road Less Travelled” Dina Paulson Assistant News Editor

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The evening concluded with a question and answer session, where students utilized the opportunity to speak directly to President Gearan.

This spring, ground will be broken on the green between Smith Hall and the Melly Academic Center, otherwise known as the library. This building, to be opened in the Fall of 2003, would house the offices currently located in Trinity in addition to providing much needed classroom space. Financing for this building was made by an anonymous Hobart alumnus. It was said that the architecture for the new structure will

mimic that of the surrounding structures.

Gearan’s presentation included before and after pictures of the campus. Change is necessary, though change usually comes at cost. What will the cost be? The projected additions appear good on paper, but how will they affect the campus?

The 2005 Initiative seems to be the new mission for Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The question remains, who is this new student that HWS will attract? Will we lose sight of what we value our attempt to move forward? Only time will tell.

uesday, February 5, William Smith Congress is sponsor ing the annual celebration of Founder’s Day. As one of William Smith’s oldest traditions, Founder’s Day serves the purpose of celebrating the, “establishment of the College and the achievements of its women.”

This year’s speakers are Dr. Nancy Perez-Senn ’87 and Rachel Bell, ’96, speaking on “Taking the Road Less Traveled,” which is the theme of the evening. Amy Dundas ’02, Sasania Champagnie ’03, Sarah Lipsitt ’02, Lisa Vinikoor ’02, and Darya Welker ’02, constitute the Founder’s Day Committee.

Lipsitt described the speakers as, “two William Smith Grads who did something very different from what the norm was post graduation for their times.” Lipsitt is looking forward to the event explaining, “We are hoping there will be a good response to the event…dinner is going to be really good, the dessert is excellent, and the speakers are very interesting.”

Founder’s Day begins at 5:30 in Comstock Lounge with a reception, and continues with dinner at 6:00 in Comstock Dining Room. For further information or to RSVP (by February 1) contact either William Smith Dean’s office X3470 or e-mail warren@hws.edu.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZ KELLER!

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

Characteristics of the first year students entering HWS in 2001 (Class of 2005): 1. The majority (53%) come from outside of New York State representing 29 other states.

2. For 18% of the entering class home is more than 500 miles away.

3. Entering HWS students applied to six schools on average and the majority of the class (54%) noted HWS as their first choice.

4. Current Religious Preference: 33% Roman Catholic, 30% Protestant, 6% Jewish, 8% Other Religion, and 23% No Preference.

5. Political Views: 46% characterize themselves as liberal, 42% think of themselves as middleof-the-road, and 12% describe themselves as conservative.

6. Two thirds of the entering class reported frequently socializing with someone of another racial/ethnic group in the previous year.

7. 71% had at least occasionally visited an art gallery or museum in the previous year.

8. 36% play a musical instrument.

9. During their last year in high school 20% of the class spent at least 3 hours per week doing household and child care duties.

Sources: Data for item 1 were provided by the Dean of Admissions. Data for items 2 through 8 were drawn from an August 2001 survey of the entire entering class with 521 first year students responding.

RA Selection 2002-2003 RA Selection is underway!

If you are interested in being a leader, having fun, and helping others, then apply to be an RA! Come and see if you are interested in being a part of a fun and dynamic position on campus.

The applications are due by February 5.

Applications are available at the Residential Education Office at 101 St. Clair.

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The Dirty Truth About 2002

Melissa Roberts ‘02 Editor-in-Chief Ian Schlanger ‘02 News Editor Dina Paulson ‘03 Assistant News Editor Dave Gordon ‘02 Photo Editor Benjamin Kenna ‘03 Sports Editor Carl “Tex” Morgan ‘03 and “Dirty” David Diehl ‘05 Opinion/Editorial Editors Christina Taranto ‘05 Arts & Entertainment Editor Michael Cabot ‘02 Advertising Manager

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-Lakers will sweep, excuse me, mop the NBA playoffs. Sorry Mike, but you ain’t winning anything, including custody of your kids.

-Ray Lewis will win “Man of the Year”.

Presented to him by OJ Simpson.

-George W. may actually write one of his own speeches.

-Gary Condit will remain the only person happy about nine-11.

-Kurt Warner will get a divorce, and bag a decent lookin’ girl. (If you’ve seen his wife you know what I mean)

-Bill Clinton will get a pit bull to replace Buddy, and name it Janet Reno.

-Hillary Clinton will get something that will replace Bill. She likes to call it the new “Buddy.” The difference with this Buddy is that when it dies, you just recharge the batteries.

-side note: If Michael Jackson and bin Laden switched noses, I’m sorry, it would be the funniest thing ever.

-Hobart and William Smith will keep GTown in existence by employing half of its population.

-Robert DeNiro will be a mobster in a movie.

-The War on Terror will end, but not until after every US citizen gets to take shot at Bin Laden’s 6-inch nose. Including children, hell, illegal aliens can crack him too. As long as he dies…a lot.

-Jennifer Lopez’s ass will deflate, and again, nobody will give a shit about her. Somewhere, Puffy will be laughing.

-Right now, someone is reading “Lord of the Rings.”

-Mariah Carey will be shot…and killed…and shot again…by anyone…hopefully.

-Christopher Reeves will become spokesman for NASCAR. -Jeff Van Gundy and Calista Flockhart will get married and have a kid that also looks like cancer.

-Brittany Spears will finally be recognized for something other than her beautiful voice.

-Katherine Harris will become the poster child for Bacardi 151 and the pitch will be, “if she hasn’t killed herself, you can find a way to cope too.”

-If it were my choice Tony Blair and Rudy Giuliani would rule the world.

American Tainted by Taliban Tex Morgan It has been all over the news lately. An American Taliban member, John Walker Lindh is coming home to be put on trial.

He stands accused of conspiring to kill American soldiers, supporting terrorism, and engaging in prohibited transactions.

His parents are claiming he is innocent and that he was just a confused teenager that got taken advantage of by the Taliban.

His lawyers are working hard to make a sympathetic case for him. His maximum punishment as it stands will be life in prison. Keep in mind, however, that more charges may be added in the future, including treason. The only reason treason hasn’t been charged yet is that the guidelines of the constitution clearly state how to deal with treason and the government is still looking for evidence to support their case.

I don’t know what you think, but I think this whole thing smells to high heaven.

We all have gone through our “confused” teenage phase. Some of us tried drugs, alcohol, had sex, or did all three. We listened to our music loud and we didn’t care what our parents had to say. Some even questioned their faith. But at no point did it cross our minds to fly across the world to study the nation of Islam in one of the hot zones of the world. I can think of many much safer alternative of

learning about the nation of Islam than doing what John did. How about going to a library? How about checking the Internet? Or even, visiting a mosque near by? A better question would be why did his parents let him go? What kinds of parents permit such

There were conscious decisions made time and time again.

actions? I don’t care if they are divorced and they don’t talk, they should still take some responsibility in their son’s actions. They did nothing. He disappeared and they didn’t see him for two years.

The thing though that makes me absolutely sick to my stomach is that some of the media is trying to support him.

Hello? Did you sleep through the last four months? The guy joined the Taliban, historically one of the most evil organizations ever. He took up arms against Americans. He made choices along the way that led ultimately to where he is now. It isn’t like he just said “Hey, today I want to be in the

Taliban.” I don’t buy the fact that some are reporting he was brainwashed. There were conscious decisions made time and time again. John Lindh deserves the worst punishment he can get. I will be disgusted if he is given the right to live the rest of his life in prison. He doesn’t deserve our prisons.

I was talking to one of my friends back home about it and he brought up an interesting point. This whole thing could have never come to be if one soldier had accidentally shot Lindh. The armed forces could definitely cover it up. And this guy wouldn’t be getting all the publicity that he is. The very fact that he is getting all this publicity probably has bin Laden rolling with glee. My friend was disgusted and I can’t say I blame him.

I don’t care who you are or how good of a lawyer you get, if you take up arms against the US you shouldn’t be afforded the same privileges that every true blue American earns with their devotion. When the time comes and the jury decides the punishment I think it would only be fair to turn John Lindh over to the people of New York City and let them get creative. This might offend some of you, but after visiting Ground Zero you will understand. The amount of pain surrounding what was once the twin towers hangs heavy on the heart when seen in person. I couldn’t explain what it was like more than saying it was the most somber moment I have ever experienced in my life.

Arts & Entertainment Sim Redmond Band Hits Geneva Katie McGuire A&E Contributor

he Sim Redmond Band is coming to Geneva bringing their hip, fresh, and different sound to Wiley J’s this Saturday, February 2nd. This is not the first trip the Sim Redmond Band has made to Geneva as some might recall their ap-

The band’s music has been classified as “world folk,” although I have to say their different style makes it hard to place under any category.

Their sound has also been described as, “roots rock with an African twist on a groove oriented grassroots blend.” For all you unique music lovers and pop music critics, this is

pearance at Folkfest 2001, as well as a performance at Wiley’s last semester.

The band, which is rooted in Ithaca, NY, released their first CD The Things We Will Keep in 1999, followed by Good Thoughts in 2000, and Life is Water in 2001. Leading on vocals and guitar, Sim Redmond can be easily spotted by his trademark, usually straw hat. Sim is backed by Uniit Carruya, the only female member of the band, whose strengths are percussion and a rare soothing voice. Jordan Aceto on guitar, Dan Merwin on bass, and Asa Redmond on drums and percussion combine with Sim and Uniit to make a truly unique sound.

clearly not something you hear on Hot 107.9 everyday.

Having seen the band three times last semester and having purchased their latest CD, I have come to know their music quite well. At shows they create a mellow atmosphere, mixing it up with some catchy and energetic beats. Even if you are not motivated to dance, you will probably catch yourself swaying during most songs.

Although the band does not complete the usual bar scene (which typically includes the styling sounds of Jay-Z, Nelly, and Sir-Mix-A-Lot), they provide a great contrast to the norm and something new and different to check out.

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‘Slackers’ Promises Laughs, Not Ethics Anthony Bromberg Daily Bruin (U. California)

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here are places where more time is spent in bars than in libraries, more time in bedrooms than taking midterms. Places where dreamy guys spend their time cheating on tests and scamming their way through four years of classes, and then at the end of the day get to hookup with the local supermodel.

Places like college.

Or at least, that’s how everyone would like it to be, right?

That is the idea behind the upcoming Screen Gems film “Slackers,” anyway. The movie, which will be widely released on Friday and screened at Ackerman Grand Ballroom on Thursday, belongs to the recent tradition of racy comedies featuring young buddies getting themselves involved in crazy antics.

“Slackers” sees the world of three outstanding Holden University seniors come to a sudden standstill when their cheating ways are discovered by the super-nerd of the school.

The three strike a deal with the loser, the self-dubbed “Cool Ethan,” and he promises not to use his incriminating evidence as long as they help him attain the object of his affection.

Unfortunately, fate steps in along the way, and the head of the three falls in love with the super-nerd’s secret crush.

The farcical comedy’s cast includes a promising list of young upstarts. The three friends include Jason Segel (“Freaks and Geeks”) as Sam, Michael C. “Pete” Maronna as Jeff, and Devon Sawa (“Final Destination,” “Casper”) as the trio’s leader Dave. The female lead honors are taken by model James King (“Pearl Harbor”) as Angela. Laura Prepon plays her horny and sexy roommate, and then there is a special appearance by Mamie Van Doren. Last but not least, Jason Schwartzman of

“Rushmore” and drummer for Phantom Planet, tackles the socially unstable role of Cool Ethan.

The film was directed by firsttimer Dewey Nicks, whose previous credits include award-winning commercials.

“I was really confident, I don’t know why,” he said. “We felt like we were doing something right.”

Nicks and the gang really went for the comedic throat with this film, holding no prisoners in the war of laughs.

“I was kind of surprised they shot half the stuff that was in the script,” said David H. Steinberg, the film’s writer.

For at least one of the cast members it was the willingness to go for the gusto that separated this movie from regular teenage fare.

“It’s what attracted me to the movie,” Sawa said. “We are pushing the envelope and we are going to get some reactions to it. But at the same time I didn’t want to do any fluffy comedies, where they’re trying to hold back and be PG-13. I wanted to do the movie with the dancing penis. It’s just different, it’s out there.”

On the day of shooting of one of the movie’s most out-there scenes, between Jason Schwartzman and Mamie Van Doren, Nicks wanted to get some extremely outrageous takes. This ended up showing Schwartzman a little more of Mamie than he’d bargained for.

“She was super cool, and super nice, and she just wanted to have a good time with me. There’s actually an outtake where I was touching her legs and stuff, because in the original take I go below the waist. And she goes, ‘Oh, Jason, that feels so good.’ And I’m like, ‘Unnh I don’t know who Jason is, but I’m Ethan.’

She forgot about the cameras, which is pretty funny. She was a blast to work with,” Schwartzman said.

Though situations in “Slackers” are, to say the least, extreme, the cast and filmmakers felt a connection to how they portrayed the college lifestyle. Nicks wanted the pace of the comedy to be as fast as a freight train, because that’s how he remembers college.

And in the grand tradition of college, the young cast of the film treated their time together like a party.

“We were up in Redlands at a hotel, and there was a grand piano in the lobby of the hotel, which I don’t think was allowed to be played. But, Schwartzman of course being Schwartzman played it, and he was quite good. So we’d sit there and all hang out and play the piano.

And we really all clicked, which came out on screen I think. We did a lot of hanging out with the girls too,” Sawa said.

Not only was the movie a positive bonding experience for the cast but, as with college, for some it proved an expansive learning experience too.

Prepon’s character inspired her to do a sexy cover photo shoot for Maxim. Segel now feels he has entered his “almost-man stage.”

But is there anything Cool Ethan could teach the notoriously smooth Schwartzman? Has it inspired him to make a doll out of his crush’s hair, as Cool Ethan does?

“To get a girl, I haven’t really done anything too crazy, they usually just come to me,” Schwartzman said.

“Slackers” is an extreme comedic experience that the filmmakers feel glad to have been a part of, but the moral of the story may be questionable at best.

“I hope that kids aren’t going to go out and start cheating,” Sawa said.

He’d rather they come to see the movie and leave laughing

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Bluesbreakers is Back and Better Then Ever Jonathan Widmark A&E Contributor

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Classic Never Dies: John Mayall and the Blues Break ers with Eric Clapton!

The classic 1966 John Mayall album Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton is back! The new remastered edition boasts two bonus cuts and a sound so raw your parent’s old turntable just couldn’t handle it. Fans of the blues around the world herald

monica riffs; add John McVie’s bass and you have something to talk about.

Bluesbreakers features tunes by blues greats, Mose Allison, Freddie King, Ray Charles, as well as several John Mayall originals.

Overall the listener can’t help but experience a bit of the raw energy that must have filled the recording studio as these giants of blues came together back in 1966 to make history. The opening track explodes

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Mohr Than Meets the Eye Stacy Zamana The Vanguard (U. South Alabama)

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here is more to Jay Mohr than meets the eye. His boyish good looks along with his natural knack for comedy and deadon impressions have made him one of the most in-demand comedians in the industry. Soon, Mohr will bring that talent to the Crescent City.

Actor/comedian Jay Mohr will perform at the New Orleans Saenger Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Feb. 1 for a special show Super Bowl weekend.

A New Jersey native, Mohr has been working overtime the past few years as his career has finally started to take off. In his early years, Mohr performed his stand-up routine at comedy clubs and college campuses and eventually appeared on shows such as “An Evening at the Improv” and “Two Drink Minimum.”

Becoming a regular on “Saturday Night Live” lifted Mohr to the head of the class with his uncanny impressions of Christopher Walken and Sean Penn.

In a 13-year career, Mohr has made his mark in film, television and radio while still keeping his hand in stand-up comedy.

Mohr, 31, was first recognized in the film industry as Tom Cruise’s rival agent in the hit movie “Jerry Maguire.”

He has also starred alongside Jennifer Aniston in “Picture Perfect” and made an appearance in “Pay It Forward” with Helen Hunt and Kevin Spacey. Other films on his resume include “Suicide Kings,” “Go!” and

A New Jersey native, Mohr has been working overtime the past few years as his career has finally started to take off.

“Small Soldiers.”

Television has also been very good to the popular comedian. Not only has Mohr been a regular on “Saturday Night Live” and held regular guest spots on many late-night talk shows, he appeared as host of MTV’s initial karaoke game show, “Lip Service.”

Earlier last year, he also filled in

for Regis Philbin on “Live with Regis and Kelly.”

Mohr has taken over the radio airwaves with appearances on the popular New York City based show, “Opie and Anthony,” as well as the “Kevin and Bean Show” in Southern California.

More notably, Mohr is known as “Slam Man” with the clones in “The Jungle,” the top-rated syndicated sports radio show hosted by Jim Rome. His razor-sharp wit has earned him a spot as a regular contributor to the show and a favorite of Rome.

With his many appearances on “The Jungle,” Mohr began to get his hand in the sports industry as well. Along with being a host on Fox’s “NFL This Morning,” he provided narration for the Fox Sports Network’s “Beyond the Glory,” which would debut as the highest rated show in the network’s history.

Now, Mohr will have his own sports variety show, “Mohr Sports,” set to premiere on ESPN April 8. The show will have interviews with various celebrities in the sports and entertainment industry, coupled with musical performances and live guest spots. Being the big sports enthusiast Mohr is, it comes as no surprise that he will be in New Orleans during Super Bowl weekend.

Now Open Sundays 12-4! this album, as an absolute must.

Clapton is at his finest as he does what he knows best, the blues.

This album features “Slowhand” before his days in Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, or the solo career that would produce hits like “Tears in Heaven” and “Wonderful Tonight.”

Clapton not only unleashes his talents as he wails on his Les Paul, but fans get to hear his first lead vocal with the classic Robert Johnson song, “Ramblin’ On My Mind.”

Temper Clapton’s virtuoso guitar with John Mayall’s vocals and har-

with Clapton’s guitar riff tearing through your speakers along with the ragged vocals of Mayall. Track after track there is little to disappoint the listener.

This new look at an old album is well worth your attention.

After all, they don’t call it a classic for nothing. So if you like the blues, if you like Clapton, or if you just want try something new give Bluesbreakers a shot.

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SPORTS

OUR TIME HAS COME: ALL-STARS POISED FOR HWS INTRAMUALS 2002 Ben Kenna Sports Guy

H

e is a Patriot. He is a father.

He is a man renowned for his culture. He is a poet and a composer. He is a Savior. He is an educator. He can take you off the dribble, post you up, or just step back and drain the three. Then he’ll sleep with your sister. He has starred in over 1600 Oscar winning motion pictures. He is no other than Ron Jeremy, known to porn aficionados (Rob Stewart ‘03) as the “Hedgehog”, but known as Ron Jeremy’s All-Stars to the Hobart and William Smith Family. Ron’s legacy at our beautiful upstate NY campus spawned in the winter of 1999, as a group of under-laid freshmen decided to register an Intramural basketball team, in hopes of putting down the remote, and getting a little exercise.

Posting a 5-5 record, and the #8 seed in the Playoffs, this idea proved to be special, as bigger things would develop from that .500 team. As the talented All-Stars enter their 3rd year of existence, this group of high school hoop stars, convicted felons, and skinny white kids from Vermont look to capture the elusive Intramural Title; a dream that was almost a reality last season.

With an 11-3 record last year, the AllStars earned the second seed in the playoffs, and ripped off two improbable victories on their way to the championship game before running out of gas, falling to We Got Game in front of a capacity Bristol Gymnasium crowd. As Intramurals 2002 loom on the horizon, this group of All-Stars returns every player from the aforementioned 11-3 team, with more muscle, height, and for starting shooting guard Rob “Extension 6380 Ladies” Stewart, an unexpected growth spurt, and voice change.

Way to go Rob! Intramural Basketball at HWS is the crème de la crème of intramurals, and by no means will

this season be a walk in the park for the All-Stars. The team knows what they have to do in order to succeed.

And point guard Adam Huke is ready to collect his 3rd consecutive league MVP trophy, after a strenuous off-season of collecting ladies phone numbers, and weight training.

Huke, who is predicted right after Jason Williams, and Gonzaga point Dan Dickau in this season’s NBA Draft, will look to penetrate defenses with his quickness, and either pullup for short J’s, or dish to the AllStars big guns.

It’s a coach’s dream to have a player like Christopher Connors on his sidelines. Connors, who suffered 2 difficult losses last season, the Championship and the World Series (HAHA!!) simply refuses to let up this season, and his 38 PPG last season certainly was no fluke. Connors and Huke will also look to feed the pill down to Rich Sinclair, a prolific inside presence, who also drains 3’s with relative ease. When the big 3 aren’t scoring at will, look for the team to hand the rock to our cross between Mike Dunleavy and Vanilla Ice, Rob Stewart. Stewart bulked up in the off-season, as he went from 56 pounds to a chiseled 68, due to steak, Budweiser, and bleu cheese 9 times a day. Look for 12 points, 21 boards, and 17 assists a game from the prod-

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uct of the Maple Syrup State. When asked about the following season, Rob simply replied: “Rob Stewart is good”. Also starring for Ron’s Soldiers of Hardwood Grandeur is the infamous Steve Chabot, the most fit Hobart student in the history of the College. Chabot brings intensity, a career .998 field goal shooting percentage, and almost as much stamina as Ron Jeremy himself thanks to his captaining the Hobart Cross-Country team. Chabot signed a one-year contract in the vicinity of $52 million dollars, and looks ready to do whatever it takes to win a championship, and put his name in the annals of HWS Intramural Greats, next to the legendary Don, Peter Blain, and Dr. Nasty. And if that isn’t enough, the team signed two perennial all-stars in Peter Hoffman, a rebounding machine, and a guy who shares Ron’s last name, but simply goes by “Arch”. Look for this secret weapon to score many points for the All-Stars, as he looks to win a title with a new team, as his old squad, The Franchise, pulled out of this year’s league much to the chagrin of the All-Stars, as the Franchise/Jeremy rivalry was the league’s best. The All-Stars also return the nucleus from their first team, with point guard Adam Guttenplan, as well as Jon Cline and Matt Herbster, the equivalent of Joe Corbett and Davidek Herron. Although these three former MA, NJ, and FL Players of the Year’s minutes have diminished over the past years, they have been starring the NBDL, as Herbster leads in 3’s attempted, Cline leads with 30 rebounds per game, and Guttenplan leads in scoring and turnovers.

As the season is about to tip-off, the All-Stars would like to wish each team the best of luck. They encourage good sportsmanship (except when playing against Nate Milne, then go for the knee), and cannot wait to lace up the kicks, and hit the courts. Are you ready???

Statesmen Make Statement

Hobart point guard Timmy Lomot moves the ball around against the Golden Knights of Clarkson this past weekend. Lomot’s toughness has propelled the Statesmen to a 4-3 conference record.

photo by Dave Gordon

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WILLIAM SMITH HOOPS Maria Atti played admirably as well, netting 10 points, and grabbing 5 boards. St. Lawrence put 4 players in double figures in points, and Meredith Eisenhut posted a most impressive 12 steals in defeat.

Riding the momentum of the huge victory on Friday, the Herons had little time to relish their performance, as they entertained the Golden Knights from Clarkson the following day. Although the team shot a dismal 41% on the afternoon, their defense rose to the challenge, forcing the Golden Knights into 24 turnovers, while shooting an abysmal 30% from the field. A 14-4 Heron run, giving the team a 26-14 advantage at the half broke a close first half open. The Herons hard work continued in the second half, applying pressure to each Clarkson player

who held possession, often forcing their opponents into rushed shots, or weak passes. The team ran away with the contest in the second half, winning the game 69-43. Once again, it was the imposing front line of Cornwell and Hadwin that had their opponents scratching their heads. Leah netted another doubledouble (16 points, 11 boards), and she also swatted away 6 shots. Not to be outdone, Hadwin scored 15 points, pulled down 6 boards, while recording 4 steals and 3 blocks.

Sophomore Kaleen Goodman nailed 3-3 from downtown for 9 points, and the first-year Atti scored 12 points for the victors. Not a bad two days for the team, as they enter February riding a 6-1 conference record. The team is home for the first weekend of the shortest month of the year, playing Union College on Friday the 1st at 6 PM, and then Skidmore on the 2nd at 2 PM. Good luck ladies.

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HOBART BASKETBALL SATURDAY 2/2 VS. SKIDMORE 4 PM Senior Day

Heron Basketball Dominate at Home Against UCAA Foes Ben Kenna Heartthrob

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he William Smith basketball team continued their home court dominance this past weekend, posting impressive conference wins over the St. Lawrence and Clarkson squads, extending their winning streak to five games. With a record of 13-3, along with 6 wins in 7 conference games, the Herons are poised to make a serious run in the post-season.

On Friday night, the team opened the gym doors to a powerful St. Lawrence squad, a notorious UCAA competitor with a record of 14-2. The Saints have given the Herons all kinds of trouble in the past, and jumped out to an early 10-4 lead, due to some swarming defense, which registered 19 steals, and forced the Herons into 26 turnovers.

Senior Leah Cornwell, who would have a monster day with 25 points and 15 rebounds, brought the team back, as well as reaching a little his-

tory, as she netted her 1,000 point with a jumper giving the team a 1817 lead. The Saints pulled ahead in the waning moments of the first half, and the Herons saw themselves down 5 (33-28), with 20 minutes left to play.

In the second half, the intensity rose as each team fought hard for every loose ball and second chance opportunity. The Saints would open up their biggest lead of the day at 43-36, but a long range bomb by junior Laura Hadwin gave the Herons a huge lift, and when Cornwell scored from close range, it gave the team a 48-47 lead that the ladies would not vanquish. Stifling defense by the Herons held the Saints to a measly two field goals in the final 9 minutes of the second half, and they closed out the game with a 17-4 run, and an exciting 63-51 victory. Hadwin chipped in with 16 points for the winners, and first-year

Hobart Hoops Sweep in Grand Fashion Ben Kenna The Name They Gave Me

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he Hobart Basketball squad looked to end a two game los ing skid, in which they lost a close, physical contest with Union by six, and an embarrassing loss on their home court to Hamilton by 24, with back to back games this past weekend. On Friday night, they looked to get back on the winning track, but had their work cut out against a tough St. Lawrence squad.

With a raucous crowd of 557 in attendance, the stage was set for an ESPN Instant Classic as the first half

called a timeout to reinstate his guards (Timmy Lomot and Brian Schiele), and the moved paid off, as Lomot would block a Saint shot, and drain a 3 on the subsequent possession. Michael Gambino would come up with a huge steal and layup to tie the game at 55, and 2 Statesmen free throws gave them a 2 point lead with 90 seconds left. Stepping up their D, the team would not let the Saints convert, and the buzzer sounded with a Hobart victory, 57-55. Despite shooting only 36%, the Statesmen held the #1 UCAA shooting team to a horrid 31%.

on the defensive end, and sank 6 of their final 8 free throws to ice the victory, 69-54. The day belonged to Corbett, as he shot a scorching 1113, on his way to 28 points, and 19 rebounds. Davidek Herron, the perfect compliment to Corbett, also chipped in with 16 points and 10 boards. Mike Gambino, who had had a few off games recently, regained his stroke, tossing in 13 points, with three 3’s. Fritz led the Golden Knights with 27 points (21 in the first half), and the scrappy Vega dropped in 19 in a losing effort. Hobart improved to 9-9 on the season, with a 4-3

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ABOVE: Hobart Forward Davidek Herron looks to the refs in hopes for the right call

Heather Easter (21) hustles for the loose ball, sacrificing her body for the good of the team in the Herons victory over Clarkson photo by Dave Gordon

unfolded. The Saints held the upper hand for the first 10 minutes of the game, before the Statesmen went on a big run, climbing back thanks to the inside dominance of juniors Joe Corbett and Davidek Herron (both posting 17 pts, 11 boards). The lead would be cut to 3 at the half, 31-28.

In the second frame, the Saints jumped out of the gate with a big 14-2 run, giving them a lead they thought was comfortable. ‘Bart valiantly back, cutting deep into the Saints cushion, 51-50 with under 5 minutes to play. St. Lawrence scored on consecutive possessions to take a 5 pt lead with two and a half minutes to play. Coach Rich Roche

Against the Golden Knights of Clarkson, the team jumped on Joe Corbett’s back, and despite the Knights hot shooting graduate student Ashton Fritz, would never really be challenged. In the first half, the team used a 16-6 run to open up a 7-point lead. The lead ballooned to 14 in the second half (56-42) with a Corbett tip-in, when the Golden Knights began sinking their J’s. They pulled within two at 61-59, thanks to a 17-5 run that featured hot shooting from Steve Vega, and an errant fire alarm, that had people file out of Bristol Gym in very orderly fashion. When the game resumed, Hobart stepped up

photo by Dave Gordon

record in UCAA play. The team will follow the ladies on Friday and Saturday, playing at 8 PM on 2/1, and 4 PM on 2/2. Saturday will mark the final home game for seniors Brian Schiele and Michael Gambino, two steady players who look to end their home careers with big games. Best of luck goes out to Coach Roche, and the team.

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