Middlebury Campus 1991-01-24 : Volume 89, Issue 2

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by  Middlebury College

The Middlebury Campus
Vol. 89 No. 2 Middlebury, Vermont Established 1905 Thursday, January 24,1991
One week later: With the nation at war, the college reacts
Protest supports I ^ 1 Terrorist threat closes
troops; not war two programs abroad
By Dawn Blalock 1 Trinity College in Hartford, Con-
By Andrew Levinson strators, includ-
An estimated 1,500 Vermonters, ing one person After rumors of war became reality necticut closed its Rome campus on
many carrying signs with messages with a sign that last week Georgetown University and Wednesday, January 16. According to
such as "Suppose Kuwait's main ex- said "The troops Trinity College closed their schools in die Coordinator of the Rome campus,
port was broccoli," "Give Peace a need your sup- Italy amid escalating fears of terror- Robbins Winslow, threats were, "Noth-
Chance," and "Support The Troops, port, not your ism. ing specific — just a concern about
Question the Leaders," braved the bit- opinion," Georgetown Provost Gregory Smith total safety."
ter cold last Saturday to gather on the waved American flags, and at times Bush made very clear that he would not said the decision was made the same "The situationwas uncertain enough
steps of the State House in Montpelier disrupted the speakers with chants of negotiate and he would not tolerate an evening the US invasion started. The to cause concern about safely prob-
andprotes t the War in the Persian Gulf. "USA" and "Bush." international conference to resolve the eleven students and one employee at lems," stated Winslow. "We were told
Approximately twenty Middlebury David Dellinger, a long time Peace problem," he said. the Florence campus began their de- by many students and parents that they
College students participated. activist who gained national notoriety Bernard Sanders, Vermont's sole parture the next morning. were nervous and probably would not
Common themes of the politicians, during the Vietnam war, was the first to representative in Congress, said that The previous spring Georgetown go."
political activists, and relatives of criticize President Bushforwhat Dellin- Saddam Hussein's actions couli' and six other schools in Italy received Out of seventeen Trinity students,
armed services personnel in the Gulf ger called his refusal to use diplomacy have been tolerated but that force si a terrorist letter from a group calling only seven returned to the states. The
who spoke, were the pressing domestic to negotiate an end to the conflict. not have been used. itself "The People's Sccrct Revolu- others found placements with other
issues facing the United States and the "We should impeach George Bush "The challenge becomes how do tionary Movement" threatening to kill schools in Italy.
difficulty of being anti-war while sup- for rejecting diplomacy. They bribed you deal with that aggression. Do you American students if the US invaded At the Harvard University Center
porting the troops in the Middle East. and threatened enough countries to get do what has been done for thousands of Iraq. The leuer was later discredited, for Italian Renaissance Studies, 'Villa
Asmallcr group of counter-demon- the UN to endorse the use of force. years, drop bombs, kill, or do we do but in the event of the Gulf Crisis I Tatti ,' outside Florence, no injuries or
King marchers cry for finally something that is different. Do escalalion.Gcorgelown administration damage occurred when "a small quan-
webringtogcthcr the entire world united decided to take action. tity of gasoline was set on fire in the
and say that we arc going to bring about "The situation looked like it was street outside of the gates in the early
'Equality and Peace' peace and justice in a non-violent way?" going to get worse rather than better. hours of the morning, January 16, be-
questioned Sanders. Wcdccidcd now was belter than later." fore the bombing started." staled a
"It seems to me that with the entire staled Smith. "Our program is very Harvard press release. The Harvard
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Martin Luther King Jr's birthday that "Even though it looks pretty grim,"
Soviet students decry crackdown
ended this week after an emotional, slated one sign-bearingparticipanl, "It
event-filled nine days. Starting on brings out the spirit of peace."
King's actual birth date, January 15, In a charged speech reminiscent of
college, high school, and community King's personal style, Ramsey ad- By Sara Swltzer political situation, coupled with the President Gorbachev's role in the
members marched from Middlebury dressed the concern many African- Last week, while the world watched unstable economy, has fueled this military attack is uncertain. This is the
Union High School to the town green Americans feel regarding the dispro- the Persian Gulf crisis escalate into conservative fue. The people of the second time Gorbachev has denied prior
where African-American Alliance portionate number of blacks in the war, the Soviet Union attacked its own Soviet Union see their lives deteriorat- knowledge of an attack. Beyer stated,
members Kikanza Ramsey '91 and Ali military: citizens. According to The New York ing around them, and they are desper- "I don't think we know what he knows
Wilson '91 spoke. "If we march for justice, equality Tunes, four civilians were killed and ate to sustain some measure of control. or when he knows it."
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60's was undermined by a war," said because I have become more aware of the Soviet Union. "My sense is that we it continues to struggle for its inde- One Middlebury student, who has
Chaplain John Walsh, at the King din- who 1 am and the fight that Martin have a conflict here which has charac- pendence. asked to remain anonymous for secu-
ner in Lower Proctor Monday night. Luther King and Malcolm and others terized all of Russian history, which is Presently, Georgia is equipped with rity reasons, spent fall semester study-
The banners in the march varied alike went through for blacks to be a desire for order." more than 200,000 firearms, and ac- ing at the Moscow Finance Institute tût
from simple anti-war slogans such as (continued on page 3) According to Beyer, the current cording toGurgcnidze, is ready to fight part of a year-long stay in the Soviet
back. In the event of a military crack-
Union through the Collegiate Consor-
down, Gurgcnidzc believes that Geor-
gia would retaliate.
According to Beyer, "the timing is According to the student, "The
not accidental. With our attention turned Russian people hale Gorbachev. They
elsewhere, the Soviet military feels less blame him for economic suffering and
constrained." they are not willing to sacrifice their
Gurgcnidzc s greed."Therest of the quality of life for freedom."
world should understand that the Rus- The student added that most Rus-
sians are using a time when the rest of sians are uay upset with the West's
the free world is occupied.' (continued on page 4)
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Thursday, January 24,1991
page 2 The Middlebury Campus
NEWS
Chad Bryant
College Shorts
World News Summary
By Peter Walsh
that he was planning to submit a repair
False Report of Rape Iraqi Forces Remain Strong .
plan to the slaté in an attempt to obtain
Leads to Restitution the necessary funding, however. The Bush Administration an-
nounced on Monday that af tefive days
Turf Turns a Profit
An Ohio State University stu- of the most intensive air càiiipaign in
dent, Michele Ann Yentes, has been When the University of Michigan history, Iraqi forces have been substan-
ordered tomakerestitution for falsely decided to make the transition from ar- tially weakened but still retain suffi-
claim ing that she had been raped out- tificial turf tonatural turf this year, they cient capacity to deliver serious blows
side the university's main library. found themselves with a hidden com- to allied forces in the Persian Gulf. In
On October24,1989, Yentes, who is modity on their hands. The artificial an effort to play down initial reports of
white, reported to police that she was turf that was left over eventually wound allied air dominance. Pentagon offi- Saddam Hussein. After viewing the Yugoslavia's most liberal and wealthy
raped at gunpoint by a black man. up in the hands of Bob Lipson, Presi- cials have suggested that Saddam interviews in which at least four of the republics, from forming a loose Yugo-
The news consequently sparked stu- dent of CTC Productions in West Hussein has been able to protect 80% seven POW's condemned the war slav confederation, the Communist
dent protests against campus crime. Bloomfield, Michigan. Lipson had a of his air force and may still have a against Iraq, PrcsidcntBush denounced party has ordered a dismantling of all
In March 1990, the police filed gut feeling that many Michigan fans sizable arsenal of SCUD mobile mis- Hussein, citing his violation of the illegalparliamentary organizations and
charges against Yentes claiming that would pay large sums of money for any siles. Geneva Conventions on the treatment threatened to enforce its demands with
1,200 manhours had been wasted in little piece of Wolverine history, so he of war prisoners. military action if they were not com-
an attempt to find a fictitious rapist. decided to try and cash in. Strong support for Bush plied with by midnight on Tuesday.
A Franklin County Munipal Court ïhe turf w i 11 be made into doorm ats Administration China And Britain face off in
eventually ruled in favor of the po- ($35 to $50), sets of four coasters ($15), A recent New York Times/ CBS Hong Kong Crackdown in Baltic Republics
lice department by ordering Yentes andarearugs. The proceeds, estimated News poll reports strong American In response to British plans for the threatens reform
to pay $15,569 to police to cover the at $400,000, will be split between CTC support for Operation Desert Storm construction of a new international As hundreds of thousands gathered
cost of the false investigation. and Michigan University. Lipson has even as optimism of a swift victory airport and an expanded shipping port, in Moscow last Sunday to protest the
Yentes was also ordered to per- denied any comment on his endeavor. begins to fade. Of 3,002 American Chinese authorities in Beijing have Kremlin's militarist response to the
form 200 hours of community serv- Comments Cindy Johnson, a first- adults polled, 86% said that they ap- spoken out strongly against British Baltic Republics' demands for inde-
ice, to seek counseling, and to pay a year student at West Bloomfield, prove of the Bush Administration's dominance in Hong Kong. Debateover pendence, a special unit of the Soviet
$500 fine and court costs. Her 90- Michigan,"When you grow up in South- policies in response to the Iraqi inva- the project has become heated in recent Interior Ministry opened fire in a gov-
day jail sentence was suspended. The eastern Michigan, you grow up with sion of Kuwait; 75% of those polled weeks as China attempts to gain in- ernment building in the Latvian capital
outcome of the trial has led to many the team. It's a bargain at any price." approved of beginning military action creased control over the British col- of Riga, killing at least four civilians.
students protesting the racial biases CMU Students Have against Iraq, signifying a substantial ony. Chinese diplomats insist that China These events took place only three days
behind many crime investigations. swing in public opinion from the 47% must be given the right to be included after thousands of Lithuanians marched
Fun With Sex
'Review' Staff approval before the Allied offensive in policy making that will affect Hong through Vilnius to mourn the deaths of
Safe sex and AIDS were the topic of began on January 17. Kong after 1997 when England hands 15 people gunned down by the Soviet
Members Connected
choice at Carnegie Mellon University over political control of the colony to military and a call for a suspension of
To Anti-Semitic Act several weeks ago, but the approach Allied POW's to be used as mainland China. Brilishrcpresentatives press freedom by President Mikhail S.
that the Student Dormitory Council human shields will visit Beijing this week but insist Gorbachev. President Bush announced
During the time of last year's
agreed to take would have made the Iraqi television broadcast interviews that the project will continue as planned. on Monday that he is deeply concerned
Yom Kippur celebration, the Dart-
hair on the back of Jesse Helms' neck with seven allied pilots identified jis by recent developments in the Soviet
mouth Review came under fire for
stand on end. "We wanted to educate Prisoners of War last Monday. Three Yugoslavian leaders demand Union, but, wary of disrupting the alli-
printing passages from Hitler's Mein
the campus [about sexuality] and get American's, Two Britons, an Italian, Croatian disarmament ance against Iraq, has refrained from
Kampf. A trustee of the paper then
them comfortable with everything in- and aKuwaiti are reported to have been isordcr in Yugoslavia continued condemning President Gorbachev.
asked the Anti-Defamation League
volved," said Dan Krecic, a first-year captured after being shot down by anti- •-central Yugoslav Government in
of B'nai B'rith to investigate the
student at CM and a council member. aircraft artillery over Iraq and will now ;b ordered a disarmament of the Sources:
situation because he had suspected s
Students passionately started the be used as human shields at possible n's Republic armed forces. In an The New York Times
that an outsider had "sabotaged" the
week of Sex Bowl I by decorating Kiss cites of future allied attacks, claimed t to prevent Croatia and Slovenia, The Wall Street Journal
paper by secretly inserting the pas-
of Mint flavored condoms, practicing
sages during the most solemn of Jew-
ish holidays. The paper's editors their application on wooden models Bread Loaf opens new SW campus
and spermicide, and having discussions
claimed that a staff member had been
with people who know their stuff.
responsible for the act, but did not
say specifically who it was. Council members hoped that "students Santa Fe school to emphasize Native Am. Lit.
[learned] something as well as had fun."
Last week, officials of the A.D.L.
Condom Vandalism
were quoted as saying that they be-
By David Ferris usually attend the program for one or tor of the Bread Loaf School of Eng-
lieve that one or several of the two or on the Rise In an effort to diversify its program two summers, or earn a Master of Arts lish, was optimistic about the diverse
three dozen staff members at the Re-
A wave of sexual terrorism has hit and appeal to a widerrange of students, degree in five summers." cultural potential of the new campus.
view was responsible. The passages
the condom vending machines at the Bread Loaf School of English has Professorol English John Elder will "With Santa Fe, we are tapping a
werccallcd "an unquestionably anti-
Mankato State University. "I thought announced the opening of a third cam- be the on-site director at Santa Fe this whole new applicant pool. We hope to
Semitic act." The organization re-
we were doing a service," stated a pus in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Located summer. According to Elder, the new remain culturally diverse, and become
fused to call the Review anti-Se-
bewildered Gerry Erickson, owner of at St. John's College, the program will program will, "Balance the overall more culturally accessible. There is a
m itic, however, and the names of the
G&B Vending Inc., after seeing the offer a new graduate program in Eng- program of Bread Loaf and recognize large Native American population in
guilty panics were not released.
sabotaged machine. A group calling lish. the diversity of both our student body the Southwest, and there are many
The Review's editor stated that themselves Students Against Sin wrote Similar to the six-week summerpro- and our curriculum." Native American teachers who can
he regretted that the people respon- Erikson a nasty letter the next day "We grams which have been offered at the "The program at Santa Fe is going benefit from our programs," he said.
sible for this act were not exposed, will stop at nothing to sabotage these mountain campus in Ripton, Vermont to emphasize American Literature Coyle also expressed an interest in
and mentioned again that the A.D.L. machines and prevent them from work- since 1920 and at Lincoln College.Ox- through a distinctive approach empha- expanding the cultural diversity of the
had merely called the Review "in- ing. If these condoms were not avail- ford, England since 1979, students at sizing Native American Literature and Breadloaf Program as a whole. He
sensitive," not anti-Semitic. able to the youth of our society, they Santa Fe will pursue courses in litera- Nature writing—two growing areas at expressed concern that in the past it
Cal. Schools Deemed would not be tempted to follow the ture, literary theory, and the teaching of Bread Loaf," Elder said. may have been difficult for some po-
Insufficiently path of Satan toward sexual miscon- writing, but with a special emphasis on Elder went on to stress the benefits tential students from the West Coast to
duct." Native American literature, nature of being located in the Southwest. make the long trip either to England or
Earthquake-Proof Breaking off the knobs of the ma- writing of the Southwest and Great "Santa Fe is one of the oldest cities in to Vermont each summer, but he was
The California Seismic Safety chine seems to be the current modus Basin, and Hispanic-American litera- the United States. In addition to being confident that the Santa Fe Bread loaf
Commision recently sent warnings operandi of these people, but they have ture. near the center of Native American campus would help remedy the situ-
to the Uni vcrsity of California schools threatened to do what every Don Juan Courses in writing will include both culture, Santa Fe has an ancient His- ation.
for being unsafe. The commision at Mankato dreams of doing: steal every fiction and non-fiction workshops, as panic culture descended from the con- Admission to all three programs of
called on the schools to strengthen single condom from the machine using well as acoursecallcd "Connections— quistadors, a number of different In- the Bread Loaf School is non-tradi-
the structures of some of their build- a set of keys that they have allegedly Writing and Teaching." Literature dian tribes, a more recent Chicano- tional in thatitisnot based on Graduate
ings. Many of the system's build- stolen. (This includes the lubricated courses will range from "Shakespeare's Hispanic culture, and then the Anglo Record Exam (GRE) scores. Instead,
ings had failed to meet earthquake ones.) Histories and Tragedies" and "The culture. You have an incrcd ible melange admission is based strictly on letters of
safety standards and "will continue SAS has promised to continue its Novel and Social Change in Eight- of cultures. recommendation and on writing
to expose both people and programs "active andmilitant" stance against the eenth-Century England" to "Native "[Students] might go a couple of samples. "This method is a better way
to a high degree of vulnerability for heathen machines until students are American Literature" and "The Litera- summers in Vermont, a summer in ofevaluatingprospcctivestudentswho
years, perhaps decades, to come." forced to return to buying their protec- ture of New Mexico." Oxford, and a summer in New Mexico havebeenoutofcollegeforsome time,"
The California Slate University tion in the dark aisles of drug stores. Approximately 70 spaces will be so that in a five year program you have Coyle said.
remarked that it had made several Remarked a frightened student council available at Santa Fe, with at least 45 a big range from traditional English Decisions are made on a rolling
improvements in order to strengthen member, "I don't know how you stop spots open to new students. These grounding to an experience in the South- basis beginning in January and con-
their buildiings in the past, but lacked something like that." spaces are in addition to the almost 250 west," he said. tinue until June 1, but it is suggested
sufficient funds to satisfy all of the Sources: students expected at Ripton and the 50 Joining Elder at Santa Fe will be that all materials be in by March 1-
requirements handed down by the Associated Press students expected at Oxford. Accord- seven other distinguished professors Admission is open to Middlebury
C.S.S.C. As a result, no funds are The Chronicle of Higher Education ing to Elaine Hall, Administrative from institutions across the country College students who have completed
planned for future re-strengthening. The New York Tunes Secretary for the Bread Loaf School of including Princeton and Yale Univer- their junior year. Competition for
A spokesman far the university stated USA Today English, "Most of the students are sities. admission to the program at Santa Fe is
secondary school English teachers who Hugh Coy le. Administrative Direc- expected to be intense.
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Thursday, January 24,1991 The Middlebury Campus page3
Marine vocalizes objections to
1
'Interventionist War* in Gulf
\I,'K By Ryan Jennings sent troops to Saudi Arabia, 200 sol- quo, and the military chaplains aren't
Erik Larsen, the first reservist and diers from the 197th Infantry out of there to help you either. So it's not
second member of the U.S. military to Fort Benning, Georgia went AWOL," surprising for me to hear a comment
refuse to serve in the Gulf, spoke in he added. "Since the beginning of the from a soldier I met in Germany who is
Starr Library Tuesday night, just a few crisis approximately 2,000 soldiers now living underground. Hesaid'I'm
hours after a campus-wide phonemail have appl ied for or attempted to get out not so much afraid of the Iraqis as I am
message alerted students to his appear- of duty as conscientious objectors. of my own troops. I've been harrassed
ance on campus. There are 23 Marines being held in the and threatened that if I don't shut up
Larsen, who on August 28 called a brig in North Carolina. There arc 60- and stop filing forCO status or if I don't
press conference in San Francisco to 70 Marines being held in the brig at shut up and stop talking about a war for
Camp Pendleton, California." oil in the Middle East when I get to
"/ fell for the whole Latsen frequently cited specific Saudi I'm going to find a fragmenta-
names to substantiate his claims. Some tion grenade under my rack.' Troops
Marine Corps boot of his sources, he said, were friends in arc being threatened and harassed by
the military, some of whom are now their superiors who are simply asking
camp training hook,
locked up at the military sights he for regulations concerning CO status.
line and sinker." mentioned. It's federally mandated that it is the
Military resistance to the wareffort right of every single soldier to file for
isnotoccurring solely within the United CO status."
state his intention not to participate in States, Larsen said. Concerning his own story, Larsen
an interventionist war, delivered a force- "You have resistance not only here said he joined the Marines originally
ful, 40-minute lecture to more than 50 in the United States but in Germany out of patriotic reasons.
Erik Larsen, Marine Reservist, currently seeking Conscientious Objectoi
students. In his "spiel," as he callcd it, and Saudi Arabia," he said. "You have "My parents are Danish immigrants
status. photo by Jamey Brenner
Larsen, who also threw his dog tags at soldiers in Germany who are being and they came to this country in 1958,"
the White House in December, dis- handcuffed and shackled and sent on a Larsen said. "I felt like I had to pay Gulf Protest out against the war. This latest use of
cussed resistance to the war from within plane to Saudi Arabia. It kind of de- back this country and protect and de- force by our country represents a ter-
the military, his own story, what a stroys the whole idea of a volunteer (continuedfrom page 1 ) rible failure of our foreign policy in the
soldier's duty is, and American policy army when you have, soldiers getting "My right to be a Clearly now, despite the fact that the Middle East and we should blame the
in the Gulf. handcuffed and shackled and forced bombs havcbccn falling, the challenge policy-makers of the last ten years for
thinking, questioning
"My right to be a thinking, ques- onto the front lines in Saudi Arabia remains to stop the war as s<x>n as we that failure. We should continue to
tioning citizen of this country didn't because they don't want to fight in a citizen of this country can and begin negotiations to get Sad- work together to elect leaders, as Ver-
end when I signed that contract July 31, war that they think is unjust." dam out of Kuwait and to slop him non- mont has, that will speak out against
1985 with the Marine Corps," said the Larsen also reported that the 5,000 didn't end when I violently," he added. policies that arc wrong," said Rivers.
23-year-old Larsen, who since August troops who met with Bush in Decem- signed that contract Sanders was one of only six repre- Almostevcry speaker said resources
has traveled to Germany and now has ber had all their firing pins removed sentatives to vote against Friday's and attention were being focused on
gone on a lecture lour while waiting to from their M-l 6s before they met with July 35,1985 with the congressional resolution approving the Pcrsi an Gui f at the ex pense of press-
hear whether or not he will be granted the President. Bush's actions. He said that the past ing domestic issues.
Marine Corps."
conscientious objector (CO) status by "It shows how much trust he actu- s two weeks had perhaps been the most "This war is diverting attention from
the government. ally has in his own troops," Larsen difficult of his life. some of the fundamental problems we
"I tell folks that it's the right of said. fend the ideals of the Constitution." Several speakers, including Connie have as a country and as a state. I would
every single soldier to say 'no' to a war Larsen mentioned that there are "I fell for the whole Marine Corps Ol ivet-N ewberry .whose son is serv ing like to ask for all of your help in making
in theMiddlc East. It is their obligation stories of soldiers committing suicide boot camp training hook, line and in the Persian Gulf, and Kalhy de Sil- sure those problems are not ignored,"^
and duty as Americans to oppose...a in Saudi Arabia and reports of soldiers sinker," he added. "When I got out of vcy, of Rutland, whose husband, a said Rivers.
war that is immoral, unjust and illegal. ki 11 ing each other with M-16 rounds. boot camp I was a fully indoctrinated physician, has just been called up by "The cold war is over and our job
I call on you folks to challenge your- "Some of the troops are having a Marine willing to go anywhere in the the reserves, said that they supported now is to build a new world, a world of
selves to break aw ay from the indoctri- great deal of racial problems too; in world to fight for democracy or what- m i 1 i I ary presence in the G ul f, but ques- peace, a worldof justice, and a world of
nation of the press and the media." someof the units so much jhat the tents ever this country wanted me to do. But tioncd the war itself. environmental sanity, and we in Ver-
Larsen, who has appeared on such have been separated,"added Larsen. In I began to wake up and had a conver- "There are men and women in the mont are going to lead that effort," said
programs as "The Today Show," additionXarsen spoke of morale prob- sion experience you could say after armed services who have all kinds of Sanders.
"Nightline," and "Viewpoint," as well lems. "being in the corps for two years." feelings about this. In the Vietnam War "Bush has stolen the money needed
as being quoted in most of the nation's Larsen said that those soldiers who That conversion began to occur in anybody who was involved was bad. I for the homeless, needed for education,
most prominent newspapers, said that want to apply for CO status or are college where he became involved in a am here because I want peace and I am needed to fight AIDS, needed to con-
he is not the only person in the military thinking about it are having great diffi- student activist group concerned with married to a person who is involved tend with unemployment, needed for
who objects to the US presence in the culty. Central American issues and took his- and he wants peace Ux>," said de Sil- health," said Dellingcr.
Gulf. "There's a thing called the Stop- tory and political science courses. He very. "We must unleash the full range of
"Since the beginning of the crisis Loss Act that prevents soldiers from realized then, he said, that his country Slate Senator Cheryl Rivers (D- nonviolent activities. They go all the
60-70 people in the armed forces have filing for CO status until they get to had lied to him in high school and Windsor) criticized the media for way from speaking up in your neigh-
made public statements against war in Saudi Arabia," said Larsen. "It puts during his training about US interven- implying that,"those folks in Vermont borhood church, union, and place of
the Middle East," he said. "They rep- soldiers in apickle because if you have tion in various parts of the world. who have relatives serving are experi- business to nonviolent civil disobedi-
resent every branch of the military. strong feelings against a war in the "On August 28,1 said I re fused to be encing stress because of folks who are ence: the whole range, each according
"On the first day that George Bush Middle East or war in general and you activated into the regular Marines," speaking out against the war." to what he or she is ready for and
wait till you get to Saudi Arabia to file (continued on page 4) "I feel I have to continue speaking believes in,"concludcd Dellingcr.
Schools Abroad for CO status you have no support
r
group. The military lawyers are there,
(continuedfrom page 1 )
they're there to maintain the status The Middlebury Campus is
the incident.
Middlebury has so far "received no MLK March
particularized threats" according to
starting a bi-monthly
Beth Karnes, Assistant to the Director (continuedfrom page 1 )
of the Language Schools. The policy where they are now," said Addie Alex-
right now is to follow State Department ander '93, who sang the black national
Advisories to stay in school and not anthem. "Also, the fact that there are so
travel. many black American troops that are
Middlebury's program is less vul- over there right now just breaks my
nerable as students are spread out in heart."
families and not concentrated like Organizers and participants were
Georgetown's program in an "obvi- struck by the tremendous turn-out.
Environmental column
ously American piece of real estate," as "I was impressed that the march
Karnes described it. was so large, students from both the
Special interest articles
Deans Karl Lindholm and Frank college and the high school "said Mimi
Kelley have prepared a contingency Love- Nicholson, townsperson.
News in Science
plan which allows for as many as 200 Because of heavy traffic patterns
students to return and be housed on the march was unable to proceed down
campus. So far only two students have College and Main Streets, and was
opted to do so. routed from the high school along Route
Jonathan Freirich '92 was in Israel, 7 instead.
studying Jewish and Middle Eastern "I had no idea that we would have Editors and writers are needed.
history at Hebrew University until the so many people from the college, since
week before Thanksgiving. we had to bus them to the high school," Please contact Hillary Miller at
"I have a relative who was an admiral said Martin Beatty, Assistant Professor ext. 7011 or at ext. 5736.
in the Israeli Navy and he was telling and Track Coach, who helped organize
me not to worry the whole time. If it the event. "I thought in getting kids on
weren't for him my parents would have the buses ...we'd lose a lot of kids who
had me coming back sooner." normally would have marched."
page 4 The Middlebury Campus Thursday), January 24,1991
College charged in Cubeta affair
By Hilary Selden The Bread Loaf School. However, already been dealt with and it's time to
A 1989 Middlebury graduate has Cubeta was given a full pension and put it in the past. I regret that a suit has
filed a suit with the Addison Superior offered a scholarship granting position been brought against the College, but I
Courthouse against the College and in Washington D.C. do not feel that there was sufficient
Paul Cubeta, former director of the The student's complaint states that reason for the College to have acted
Bread Loaf School and English Profes- his case was handled "outrageously" prior to the the hearing of the COR
sor, on charges of sexual discrimina- with "reckless and wanton disregard of when formal charges were filed by the
tion. his rights and well being." Conse- four students," Pack said.
The student is suing both Cubeta quently, the student accused both "However, I also do not approve of
andThc college for compensatory and Middlebury College and Cubeta of President Robison's decision to retain
punitive damages as well as attorneys' causing him "emotional distress, men- Cubeta with the College under a new
fees, which the student dlaims he is tal suffering, permanent physical and position," he added.
owed on account of his suffering from emotional injury, lost wages, loss of Hugh Coyle, Administrative Direct-
"severe and emotional distress... from future earning capacity, medical ex- tor of The Bread Loaf School of Eng-
a pattern of emotional and sexual se- penses, together with his costs and lish, and a formercolleagueofCubeta's,
duction" by Cubeta, including "un wel- lawyers fees." said, "the manner in which the whole
come sexual advances, requests for COR members Biology Professor case w as handled is subject to scrutiny.
sexual favors, an^otlffcr verbal and George Saul, English Professor John "I witnessed and shared some of the
physical conduct of asexual nature." Elder, Provost at the time the incident stress which [the student] underwent
According to his filed complaint, occurred, Bruce Peterson, current Pro- and I do not feel that this stress was Trustees visit dorms
the student claims that "Middlebury vost John McCardell, Middlebury's minimalized as much as it could have
either knew or should have known of lawyer, Karen McAndrew, and prose- or should have been by the College," he
Cubeta's predisposition and actual cuting attorney, Ellen Fallon all re- said. By Daniel Knott dents studying abroad.
engagement in sexually seducing stu- fused to respond or add comments to Coyle echoes Pack's sentiments in Approximately twenty-five students Although the Trustees had few
dents." this complaint. that he too wishes to put the whole gathered in Hepburn Ixtunge Thursday answers, they were open to discussion
Cubeta was originally investigated English Professor Robert Pack, who issue to rest. night to speak with Trustees Irving and interested in hearjjng student con-
by the College in October '88 through knew Cubeta well during his lime at "I'm disappointed that it has to come Meeker and Dave Thompson in an at- cerns.
the Committee On Reappointment af- Middlebury, described him as "one of to this point and that these dirty waters tempt to enhance communication be- Thompson stressed the importance
ter four Middlebury students attested Middlebury's most intelligent and are being muddled up again." he said. tween the student body, the admini- of student involvement. He advised
to the fact that they had been sexually gifted professors who taught at the "I anticipate that the college will stration and the Board of Trustees. that students "get into the system and
harrassed by Cubetai" After long and college for a period of 25 years. ignore the claim just as it has done in Topics discussed included recent make it work, make it work thfe way
careful deliberation, COR concluded "The whole situation was stressful the past," he responded, when asked to reductions in the Film/Video depart- you want it to work. The more you get
that Cubeta should resign as director of for everyone involved. This issue has predict the college's reaction to the suit. ment, debate ovcroff-campus fraterni- involved, the more you're going to put
ties, the future of Winter Term and the into it, and themore you're going to get
Soviet Students
The recent outbreak in the Baltic man. possiblity of the withdrawal of stu- out of it."
(continuedfrom page 1 ) Slates has had little effect in Moscow A Soviet press conference televised
love affair with their leader. The ma- according to the student. "People would Tuesday on CNN did not focus on
Larsen
jority of the people the student spoke to probably feel that the killing was hor- internal affairs. According to Gincher- rights and we will not be concerned
complained that theirquality of life had rible, but they would do nothing about man, Gorbachev purposely re-focused (continuedfrom page 3 ) about human rights after this war is
deteriorated in the past five years. it. Russians are isolated and busy wor- Soviet attention toward the Gulf crisis. said Larsen, who lists Sophocles' An- over. IfKuwaitwasexporlingsandwe
However", the student claimed that the rying about their own lives," said the The Russian government did not allow tigone. Thoreau's Civil Disobedience wouldn't be there."
Russian people would not act to im student. the entire press conference to air, nor and Stanford professor Paul Ehrlich's "Our government has never stood
prove their situation. In regard to the current situation in did Gorbachev answer questions when Extinction as books which ha veshaped for social justice in other parts of the
"The Russian people want a Big Russia, Yevgcniy Gincherman '91, a he finished speaking. his thinking. world," Larsen added. "We talk about
Brother figure. Instead of people ex- Soviet student said, "Communism Gurgenidze suggested that the West "I refused to go to Saudi Arabia to democracy for our own country but we
panding as a result of the loosening doesn't have support in Russia." recognize what is happening and im- protect the American lifestyle. I re- don't talk about democracy elsewhere
control, the people have stayed in their "Everyone feels that as long as a poli- plement severe sanctions. The Soviet fused to face another human being with in the world. We only talk about pro-
little worlds, and the mafia has gained tician relies on previous communist economy is in dire straits, and only a gas mask covering my face and M-16 tecting the status quo and the economic
more power. They are conformcrs in ties that there's no way for the politi- through economic strategies can a drawn. I said I was no longer a Marine system that benefits us and only us."
need of a strong man," said llie student. cian to advance at all," said Gincher- change occur. Gurgenidze claimed that but a conscientious objector to war." Larsen said Bush should have main-
an EEC and US embargo would force As part of his effort to be granted tained sanctions because 95% of Iraq's
Russia to face the situation and satisfy CO status, Larsen filed a 30-pagedocu- economy is dependent on oil exports.
the cry for independence. ment in November citing his reasons "It just follows military logic that if
According to Beyer, Gorbachev is not to fight. As of December 3 his you cut off the supply line for him to
attempting to re-centralize his hold of appl ication had been recommended for build an army or to continue to wage a
political power. Earlier this week, Gor- disapproval. Larsen said that he should war for a long period of time it's just
bachev reintroduced censorship of the find out soon whether or not he will be very simple to conclude that he would
mass media and forced the dismissal of granted CO status. If he does not not be able to wage war for maybe
his two most liberal economic advis- receive it, he said, he will go under- more than a year or so or hold ground if
ers. As a conservative thought wave ground for a month in California to a UN organization or coalition is formed
flows through the country, the situ- gain support through his international to maintain an embargo and sanctions,"
ation in Moscow grows progressively network group before turning himself he said.
worse. in. Larsen concluded by saying that
According to the Middlebury stu- When it came to American policy there are just too many unknowns for
dent, the American media incorrectly Larsen was most vocal about America's the US to be in the Middle East and that
illustrates the situation in Moscow. claim to be in the Middle East because such variables as the human life taken
Although the circumstances arc worse of human rights reasons. and economic cost are not worth it.
BOOKS - CD's - TAPES in Leningrad, US mediareports greatly "This is a big smokescreen, this "I just hope it doesn't take a lot of
exaggerate the increasing rate of infla- idea of naked aggression and human body bags to wake America up to what
tion. The student suggested that poor rights," he said. "My question is since we're doing in the Middle East," he
communication between reporters and when has the United States held up the said. "I just hope it doesn't take some
Storewide SALE ends Saturday Soviet citizens might account for the Amnesty International reports as its of my friends, my buddies, coming
discrepancy in facts. However, the guiding light for foreign policy? It's back in body bags to wake people up or
student also noted that many events just a hypocrisy and it's just a slap in another black granite wall created in
occurring in Moscow arc overlooked the face to every single American, every just a few months. By protesting and
Tag SALE starts Sunday by or hidden from the American press single citizen of this country. We've demonstrating we bring them home."
corps. never been concerned with human
All of the Middlebury Consortium
students plan to return to Moscow next
We ARE open Sundays! week. The student explained that travel
to the Baltic states has been restricted,
and that many of the professors have
"Vermont's Foremost Book and Record Shop" expressed uneasiness and concern for
the safety of American students. How-
ever, no formal plans have been made
to prohibit the student's return. The
cifc V e r m o nt
student believes that if sent home from
Moscow as a result of the political
1 situation, it will be the decision of the
' B o ok S h op
Soviet government, rather than the
American government.
This news combined with other
events, sheds a different light on the
38 Main Street Middlebury 388-2061 situation in the Soviet Union. Unfortu-
nately, Beyer stated that, "Glasnost and
Open Mon. - Sat. 8:30 - 5:30 Sundays 11:00-4:00
Perestroika may not be irreversible."
Thursday, January 24,1991 \V The Middlebury Campus page 5
FEATURES
Well-wishers convey Arctic weather
forces conquest
messages to the Gulf
of hat angst
- Finally, after months of arduous
Students encourage troop support
searching, pricing and rejecting, I
with banner signing, donations bought a hat today. Not a dapper and
rugged Indiana Jones Stetson, a sport-
ing, faded 1910 Brooklyn Dodgers
By Chad Bryant the number of students who wanted to
baseball cap, a red Parisian beret ,or
Many members of the Middlebury show their support for the troops. The
even the famous Shriner's ceremonial
community have looked to the 1960's approximately six fool by six foot well-
fez. Nope. I bought a warm wool hat.
anti-war protests as a model of how wishing sheet of paper will be given to
None of that cushy tortoise fuzz, for
they should act out their displeasure Airman Miller, who will then deliver it
me. My hat scratches my ears and
about warin-thc Per- to the first base to
makes me look like Young Finstcin
sian Gulf. Those which he is in-
after! take it off. It's orange and purple
same model Viet- structed to fly his
and black and green and has a total of
nam War protests cargo plane.
eight tassels. In the old days, before
have taught a valu- In order to com-
euphemisms were so popular, it might
able lesson to would- pliment litis effort,
be protesters across Fcder and her
the nation, however. friends FelitiaFlan- RANDOM NOTES
. Brooke Fcder'93 cock '93, Kristin
has witnessed first Bijur '93, Clancy by Chris Piehler
hand the double- Houston '93 and
I
edged sword of war NohelleStevens '92
protesting. On one are asking the Col- have been called homely or even ugly
hand, protesting the lcgc community for as homemade sin. 1 like it that way.
war can show our donations to send to Perhaps toelarify my hat dilemma,
concern for the our troops. Sug- I should explain that I was brought
troops by demand- gested donations in- forth into this world sporting a head
ing their safe return. Photo by Jamey Brenner clude gum, deodor- shaped more like a lopsided rugby ball
But Feder's boyfriend, Airman Wil- ant, talcum powder, tapes and tam- than anything else. I was also graced
liam Miller, complained to her that pons. with thin, straight hair that would mutate
mostofourmenand women in the Gulf "All of my friends leased me for into a caricature of hat head at the
feel animosity toward today's anti-war mentioning feminine articles on cam- slightest provocation. Almost since
protesters. The reason is that they pas-wide phone mail,"remarked Fcder. birth, then, I have chosen to remain
remember the demoralizing effect the Some articles will have to be re bareheaded as often as possible anil
protests of the '60s had on our troops in fused, however,due to the armed forces have had a long series ol altercations
Vietnam. agreeing to respect certain Saudi cus- with headwear.
Along with several of her friends, toms. For example. Cosmopolitan It began when, in quick succession,
Fcder organized a banner-signing in magazine is considered pornographic Students send messages of support to troops. Photo by Jamey Brenner five "rough Pittsburgh Steelcrs pom
Proctor lounge on Friday, January 18. by our desert allies. tor lounge during meal hours. All-ar- felt. Fcder complained that sometimes pom hats were "lost" while sledding.
Before si x o'clock the banner was filled Volunteers will collect items by i k les collected will then be given to an the individuals involved in the war can Of course when the spring thaw-uncov
with student messages and signatures going door-to-door in the donns this organization that distributes them to be overlooked by protesters. ered four of litem, embarrassingly close
wishing our lighting forces good luck. week, and if you miss them there, a box the men and women in the Gulf. "There is nothing moral about war, to home, there were certain suspicions
Fcder said that she was "amazed" by for donations will be stationed in Proc Among the volunteers, Stevens is but it is easy to get hung up on moral- voiced, but when one is an undersized
College celebrates also attempting to start a letter s\ i it ing ity" and lose sight of the issue, she said. six year-old, it's easy enough to issue
campaign to out troops and would Student support for the project dimple faced categorical denials and
gladly appreciate any help. seems lobe very positive. Many people gel away with just about whatever you
King's influential life
Fcder mentioned that because this l(X)k the time to personally thank Fcder want to.
support effort is taking place in a col- for this opportunity. I became one of The official reason that 1 never
lege community, it will have a special them after I signed my message: "GixxJ played Little League baseball was that
By Allison Gray towards equality and peace. Approxi- meaning to the trcxips. One of the luck. We're all behind you here. P S. I I was ten) busy travelling to horse shows
During a time of political strife and mately 150 high school and college greatest fears that members of the fight- put one of my riximmalc's favorite during the summer, but in reality I just
aggression, the Middlebury commu- students gathered at MUH.S to then ing forces have is to be fighting for a Playboy centerfolds in that big box of couldn't bear tile thought of (torching
nity did not fail to commemorate the march through town carrying banners. country that doesn't support them, she gum. Shhhhh." one of those mesh monsters with
life of Martin Luther King and his This is the third year that the march has Mixed classes happy "Mother's Pizza"emblazoned on it on
struggles to promote non-violence. been held. my head.
Several events were organized on Kathy Lindsey, associate director The only hat tliat I could ever bear
campus and off over the past week to of Admissions and an organizer of the under dorm policy wearing was a riding cap. I suppose
celebrate his birthday Monday, Janu- march, was excited to have so many this had a lot to do with the fact that
ary 21. K college students partake in the event riding is my very favorite sport and the
Last Thursday, members of the this year. She said that "in past years By Sarah Taylor or with uppcrclassmcn in residence halls equine [tower structure I've run into
College joined together with students we've had a handful of students who When the Task Force on Student such as Hepburn. pretty much forbids riding without one.
from Middlebury Union High School wentto themarch,"but this time almost Life issued theirreporl in November of Whilesomesludenls were assigned Also, they're basic black, crisp on the
to present speeches, sing songs and two bus loads of people from campus 1989, a number of changes in thesixrial rixims in mixed residence halls be inside and soft on die outside. That's
share feelings about King and his work (continued on page 7) and residential life at Middlebury were cause of room shortages, between 50 not to say that they ever really fit me,
illustrated. One of the recommenda- and 60 members of the class of 1994 though.
tions was that incoming first year stu- didchoosc the option. Kelley sees the My usual post show ritual included
dents be given the option of living in new system as "a way of offering more hosing off my pony, finding some poor
uppcrdass dormitories. Now, for the options" to incoming first year stu sap to tug-off my "eustorn made" boots,
dents. walking around to get the circulation in
'7 have many more The reasons for ch<x»sing upper- my feet back and finally removing my
friends from other class housing may be varied. lanMixire hat and seeing just how big the red spot
'94, living in Hepburn, has always had on my forehead was.
classes than I would if older friends and fell that it would be Then I left sub-tropical Pittsburgh
"limiting" to live with members of his to prostrate myself to the higher mind
I had lived in Allen,
class only. He liked the idea of living in Vermont, where it's not cold unless
lialtell or Stewart." with uppcrclass students and feels that exposed flesh freezes on contact with
the experience has been worthwhile. the outside air. i somehow made it
first timi"approxbnll^ "I have many more friends from through my first winter here widiout a
of the class of 1994 are living alongside other classes than I would if I had lived hat (of course I have heard vicious
up|x:rclass students in Hepburn. in Allen, Battel! or Stewartf' Mixirc rurhors that my cars have been pierced
According to Frank Kelley, Direc- said. several limes without my knowledge).
tor of Residential Life, first year stu- Many students seem to share this But now, with the Arctic air pummel-
dents have always lived in uppcrclass sentiment of approval. Kelley said that ing my long-suffering scalp into sub-
dormitories due to housing shortages, feedback has been "mostly positive" mission, I have relented.
but this is the first year that the option and has heard only one complaint from I say relented becausc hats, to me,
has been offered to incoming first year an uppcrclass student about "noise." arc like cough medicine. You don't
students. This past summer, when the "He said that some uppcrclass students want to wear one unless you absolutely
class of 1994 filial out questionnaires mi^ht feci it is inappropriate for first can't avoid it, and when you do, it
regarding their preferences in residen- year students to be in dorms such as makes you feci gross. But they tell you
tial living, they were able to rank their Hepburn, but the benefits of inlcr-class it's beneficial in the long run. So when
»
preferences for living in entirely first living have, so far, outweighed any I went hat shopping IFigurcd that since
KIkanza Ramsey '91 speaks on the Town Green. Photo by Dawn Blalock year student dorms, single sex dorms negative feedback. (continued on page 7)
page 6 The Middlebury Campus Thursday), January 24,1991
Madrid program offers exciting culture and nightlife
By Nicola Bradley majors. One language course is re-
According to figures from the Dean quired, but students may then choose
of Students Office, the Middlebury from among several literature courses
Schtxjl in Madrid is one .of the most and from five classes grouped under
popular of the programs abroad which the heading of "culture and civiliza-
the college offers. Of the 128 members tion." These include a course entitled
of the class of 1991 who studied at "The Modem Spanish Woman," Span-
Middlebury schools abroad, 25% went ish history and film courses and "Art in
to Madrid, Spain, for one semester or the Museums of Madrid," which en-
for their entire junior year. tails weekly visits to various museums,
Among the many reasons for including the world-famous Prado. Stu-
Madrid's high ratings among Middle- dents studying in Madrid for the year
bury students are its abundant cultural may al so take a graduate-level course if
and recreational offerings and exotic they meet the requirements, said Liskin-
nightlife. Students also had many Gasparro.
opportunities to travel all over the coun- SarahGordon '92, who just recently
try. returned from a semester in Madrid,
In order to be accepted into the found the content of the courses to be
Madrid program, students must suc- excellent and was very pleased with
cessfully complete five semesters of hcrlanguageprogress. Theonlydraw-
Spanish instruction at Middlebury or back she experienced was that one of
fulfill its equivalent. The schixil itself her language professors was Ameri-
is housed in the Institute Intcmacional can, which created a problem in "culti-
in the heart of the city, out of which vating accent and fluency." The Royal Palace in Madrid. Photo by Sarah Gordon
numerous other American colleges and Although the Middlebury school
universities alsoopcrateprograms. One does not set up students' living ar- finding another. His ricw family was dian nationality held much more inter-
advantage of this arrangement is that rangements, it does provide them with much warmer and "mealtime conver- est for Spanish people than if she had
Middlebury students can register for a listing of families they might "inter- sation was excellent for my Spanish," been American.
courses taught by these other programs, view" as hosts for their stay. Accord- he said. His family took him to bull- Wiemeyer found it easier to meet
according to Judith Liskin-Gasparro, ing to Skip Wiemeyer '91, an Intema- fights and soccer games and was help- Spaniards at a local gym, but he did
ful w i th recommcndati on s about pi aces admit that the lack of friendliness
The city of Madrid is famous for its nightlife, he should see. toward Americans was "disappoint-
which usually begins at 11 p.m. and continues Felicia Smith '91, a Spanish major ing."
who spent the year in Madrid, agreed The city of Madrid is famous for its
into the wee hours of the morning. about the benefits of family living ac- nightlife, which usually begins at 11
comodations. She lived in a nine- p.m. and continues into the wee hours
dean of lite Spanish schtxtl. tional Politics and Economics major, member household where she was of the morning. At night the streets filj
The Middlebury program itself there is no lack of families willing to "treated like a member of the family." with young people, wandering in groups,
offers a wide variety of courses appeal- take in students; whenhe was nothappy Smith often went out with the family's from bar to bar. Middlebury students
ing, to both Spanish and non-Spanish with his first choice, he had no trouble children and was introduced tomany of frequented cuevas, small bars serving
Vicious A Lot craters their friends. beer, sangria and various types of a mostly Spanish crowd. Seeing Span-
Although Gordon lived with an appetizers called tapas. Wiemeyer and ish movies and attending the flamenco
to remain, school says older, less outgoing couple, she also Smith both enjoyed various mesones, ballet were other evening activities she
found mealtime discussions interest- or bars which specialize in one type of recommended.
ing and beneficial. The couple did not appetizer, such as tortillas or mush- Kate Kelley '91 frequented the
By Hillary Brown low-priority projects like the upper A help her meet any Spaniards, but Gor- rooms, or one type of entertainment, Puerto del Sol area of old Madrid,
The upper A lot—better known as lot. Things like painting lower Proctor don had several connections through a such as guitar-playing. which offered numerous shops, bars
the pit of despair—will remain every pink and updating the library's fine high school exchange program. Gordon found many bars, especially and restaurants. One aspect of the city
Middlebury student's worst nightmare. collection of art take precedence over "I can't stress enough how difficult the flamenco ones, to be very tourist- she especially enjoyed was its accessi-
Rumors of repaving this infamous the safety and maintenanceof students' it is to meet Spaniards," she said, al- oriented, so she often visited clubs near bility: "Madrid is actually quite small,
rubble field have recently been buzz- cars. though she she did find that her Cana- the University of Madrid, which drew (continued on page 7)
ing and, in order to find out the truth, I I offered to organize a fund raiser to
made a quick call to Jon Woodbury, gel the project moving. The school was Week at a Glance
director of physical plant and plant not receptive of my idea of selling
maintenance. All hopes for a smoother rocks and debris to nostalgic alumni
lot were dashed by Woodbury's decla- and naming potholes after prominent
ration that no plans for renovation had figures. •LECTURES "The Go Masters." The Game of love and a son's revenge revolving
ever been approved. In fact, the project I guess that with all the complaints "Draft Counseling: The Draft and Go Winter Term film. (Twilight Audi- around events in civil war ravaged
has been on the maintenance crew ' s " to about Middlebury's growing deperson- Your Options." Speakers David torium 7:30 p.m., Thursday 1/24) Greece. Sponsored by the Greek and
do" list for years. alization and change, it's reassuring to Rosenberg and Chaplin Walsh. (Mun- "Lodz Ghetto." Sponsored by the American League. (Twilight Audito-
roe Lounge 7 p.m., Thursday 1/24). History and Religion departments. rium 7 & 9:30 p.m„ Saturday 1/26)
I wondered why nothing had been know that some of the traditions we
A Biologist and a Poet Look at (Warner Hemicycle 7:30 p.m., Thurs-
done about the atrocious situation. The cherish—like trying to excavate our
answer was simple: money. The school cars after a rainstorm—will remain the Evolution. Speakers Sallie Sheldon, day 1/24) •ENTERTAINMENT
just doesn't have enough to spend on Biology Department, and Robert Pack, "Reefer Madness." A cult favor- Kelley'sSportsPub. McCullough
English Department. (Twilight Audi- ite. $1.50 with ID, $2.50 without offers basketball hoops, pinball, video
torium 4 p.m., Friday 1/25). (Dana Auditorium 7 & 9:30 p.m., Fri- hockey, golf, car racing, football and
SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE day 1/25) more as a "Bit of Bean town." Admis-
•MOVIES "Thelonlus Monk: Straight, No sion is $4 for a souvenir cup which is
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS "Merry Christmas Mr. Chaser." Portrait of jazz artist Thelo- good for both days. Open 8 p.m. Friday
Lawrence." Sponsored by the East niusMonk. College Street Film Series. 1/25,1 -5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday 1/26
are being offered by \ Asian Club. Admission: $ 1.50 with ID, (Dana Auditorium 4 & 7:30 p.m., Sat- in the Student Center. Sponsored by
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Counseling services give support
Movie information
by 'just being there' during war
•Marquee Theater •Ethan Allen Cinemas
By Allison Gray ways. Firstly, they have been "partici- ply to talk as fellow humans worried Main Street, Middlebury Ethan Allen Shopping Center
The war in the Middle East has pating in a variety of different (for- about the Gulf, the staff makes avail- 388-484.1 North Avenue, Burlington
profound effects not only on troops mats," he said. This includes taking able their help but does not force it. Mermaids (PG-13)—6:45,9, 863-6040
stationed and fighting there but on part in the chapel service last Tuesday Margolis stated that students have Saturday & Sunday shows at 1:30 •Lowe's Nickelodeon Cinemas
individuals at home as well. Atunedto and sponsoring discussions such as the not been coming to them solely for the Home Alone (PG>—6:45, 222 College Street, Burlington
the fact that the war is present in most one held Tuesday evening entitled, reason of talking about the war, but Saturday and Sunday shows at 1:45 863-9515
everyone's thoughts these days, the "Coping with the Gulf Crisis: A chance "how they are feeling about the Gulf Kindergarten Cop (PG)—9:05 •Century Plaza *
Counseling and Human Relations to talk about your feelings in response often comes up" during regular coun- Dorset Street, S. Burlington
Center has been active in making their to the situation in the Gulf." seling sessions. The following theaters are lo- 862-4343 %
services known to students. Secondly, they have hoped to be As for what the Counseling and cated in the Burlington area.
According to Gary Margolis, direc- supportive by "just being there as people Human Relations Center forsccs as their •Merrill's Showcase For current listings of movies
tor of Counseling and Human Rela- and as counselors," Margolis said. By role in the future, Margolis said, "Our Williston Road, S. Burlington playing at these theatres call the
tions, the staff has been trying to help sitting in Proctor Woodstove Lounge plan is to continue to be there for stu- 863-4494 Movie Guide at 863-9517.
out the college community in two main and being available to counsel or sim- dents as things progress."
A Sarnie m mm THAT TWI^
Martin Luther King '91 gave remarks concerning the civil students were "delighted to have col-
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( continuedfrom page 5 ) rights movement, and Addic Alexan- lege students join them," said Lindsey. COULD A WS V t M ^ v%xÂ
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arrived. The rise in turnout was due in der '93 added to the event with an a Because the march occured at a
great part to "a more concerted effort" cappella song. time of high tension in the Persian
to publicize the event, felt Lindsey. Gulf, and King promoted pascifism,
At the high school-college gather- The high school group, organized Lindsey felt that it was an assembly
ing, Ali Wilson '91 presented portions for the third year by history teacher "for Martin Luther King but also for
of a King speech focusing on peace and Michelle Forman, provided many peace."
the Vietnam War. Kikanza Ramsey banners for the march. The MUHS Approximately 54 Middlebury
College students gathered Monday
Madrid of the 1992 Olympic Games, as their evening for a dinner celebrating King
( continuedfrom page 6 ) favorite spot. Smith said she especially in Proctor's Lower Dining Room, ac-
and you can walk everywhere," she recommended Barcelona because of cording to Dining Services records. At
said. its unique buildings designed by the the meal, President Timothy Light was
Madrid was also ripe with cultural architect Gaudi. Many enjoyed Sev- featured as a guest speaker.
and other opportunities for Middle- ille, San Sebastian, Andalucia and Monday night also featured a lec-
bury students to take advantage of. Salamanca, which boasts a famous ture by Dr. Sandra Greene, associate
Visiting the Prado, shopping in the university and a huge student popula- provost and professor of history at
historic Plaza Mayor, strolling in the tion. Kalamazoo College on "African and
Parque Retiro or the B ilbau section of Gordon found Toledo, located just Afro-American Studies Today." A
the city were all listed as fun things to outside Madrid, extremely beautiful lecture entitled "Martin, Malcom, and Hat angst being the first victims of the next Ice
do. w ilh its narrow cobblestone streets and Amcrica"given by James Cone, author ( continued from page 5 ) Age.
Because of their three-day week- historic feel. of "The Black Theology of Libera- there's no such tiling as attractive head I've decided that it's lime I grew up
ends, Middlebury students were also Thus Middlebury students found tion," was scheduled by the Religion gear in my dictionary, I might as well and let practicality override fashion
able to travel frequently and see much their time spent in Madrid to be a great Department and Human Relations go all out and get the ugliest one 1 could sense. It's just plain silly to not wear a
of Spain besides Madrid. On a trip mix of academics, culture, nightlife Cirnimitlee for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.. find. I believe my hat is die third hat just because they're heart wrench-
through southern Spain organized by and travel, with the added bonus of im- Related movies including "Martin ugliest manufactured product currently ingly ugly. It's a matter of common
flic school, Kclley visited Merida, proving their Spanish language abili- Luther King: A Commemorative" and inexistcnccftrailingonly Iwocars: the sense.
Arcos de la Frontcra and Cordova. ties. "Eye on the Prize" also played on Pacer and the Gremlin). But hey, I kept the receipt though. Just in
Several students ranked Barcelona, site Next week: The school in Paris. campus during the week. anything to keep my earlobcs from case.
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PERSONALS
Please bring back Ted Baumann '90
Gifford 5lh supports our men at war.
Maatin-sart—
Since Japanese did not work last week, let's try Eng-
lish this time. Dying for Feb break to come, but I hope
it will be less chaotic than Christmas. What's more,
you will see the SUN!!! 111!
Dear OVUS Queen,
Here's wishing you the best ofluck on Thursday (as if
you need it). I will be in Voter excavating. And you
know who to call if you ever need a ride to Rochester,
or anywhere else in the continental United States.
Julie did it.
PETER, I'M TALKING TO MAUD, 15 MR. HEPLEY, MY BESIDES, IF IT WERE A TRUE
MAJIP At, KAKI, A SAUDI THERE NO FAITH TEWS US CRISIS, LIKE THE U.S. INSISTS, BECAUSE THE SMART Dave—
ENGINEER TYPICAL OF THE MANY SENSE OF VNSH'ALLAH'" WHY HASNT OUR KING DECLARED U.S. IS PICK- MAN, We'll always have Paris (or was that Hepburn?)
YOUNG MEN HERE WHO HAVE DUTY AMONG AS GOP WILLS. A DRAFT OR TRAINED WHAT ING UP THE OUR Looking forward to seeing you in any ease... al-
f„ NINO TTH FEEILRI OCOBLUINGTARTYE'DS YDDE SFEENRSVEE MEN YAO/GU ER? OINU RH ICSO HUANNT RPSY, I S VAORLEU?N TEER\ S THERE ALREADY SLA/ CK/ KING- though it might be belter if you brought your own
NOTOURS! toothbrush this time....
Mit Luftposl
AF—
OK, let's get this straight —was it in a Château closet
with Jean-Philippe, or on Battell field with the entire
hockey team? And who had the screwdriver?
Bef,
Oh please.. .Can we relive screw your roommate?
Kahmen
PETER, I'M HERE AT KING MAUD, WHAT'S THE STORY HERE? ...AND YET HERE YOU ARE,
KHAUP COUNTRY CLUB, TALKING SOLDIERS FROM A DOZEN FAR FROM THE FRONT, SIPPING Susanita—
AS ARE ALLAH, HELL.
TO MAJ/DAL KAKI, ONE OF MANY COUNTRIES, INCLUDING FELLOW A FROSTY BEVERAGE BY THE YOU. ALLAH I'M WORKING, Wanna share needles? Maybe we can in Madrid or
YOUNG ARABIAN MEN WTTH ARAB NATIONS, ARE OUT IN POOL OF AN EXCLUSIVE COUNTRY CLUB!
IS GENEROUS. BUDDY! Paris. By the way, how many bearded men does it take
NO INTEREST IN DEFENDING THE DESERT, PUTTING THEIR LIVES
THEJR OWN ON THE \ to start a quixotic social movement? And was it the
HOMELAND' 100th monkey who stole the purple package?
Hey LUCY!
You gonna have some 'xplainin' to do when we cele-
brate your 22nd this weekend! ! We love you to bits! !
happy birthday,
xoxo - the roommates
Overheard
"N.B. for Attitudes Editor."
—In the Campus office at 1:13a.m., Jan. 22
In Jewett kitchen—
"I like my cheese hard."
—senior woman
"What do you talk about with a freshman?"
—same senior woman
At Mister Up's-
"Men are like stallions, and stallions must run free."
—senior man
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Thursday, January 24,1991 \V The Middlebury Campus
ARTS
Goo Goo Dolls rock flailing dancers with raging guitars
by Eric Redlinger feisty character somewhat reminiscent
Navigating my way through the of the elves in Spinal Tap, seemed
crowd of Mods, Punks, and the occa- almost dwarfed by the size of his no-
sional Metalhead on Friday, January ticeably phallic instrument as he bopped
18 to hear the Goo Goo Dolls play at around in front of a large banner pro-
claiming "Rock and Roll."
The capacity crowd teemed as the
In an environment band flew from song to song in an
unrelenting assault on the masses of
where the words Music moving legs and hair. In fact, not since
the demise of the Black Cow Cafe and
and The Dead are
the much maligned (for the most part
rarely seen apart from unfairly) Lemonheads show last year
have I witnessed such an outburst of
each other, it was a
energy at a Middlebury College con-
trifle strange to see two cert.
Riding on strong College radio air-
raging guitarists
play and recent widespread publicity,
nestled neatly between the Goo Goo Dolls came in sounding
very much as they were touted, mesh-
a barrage of flying
ing pop vocal melodies with the sort of
bodies on the dance grinding, ear punishing rhythms that
one has come to expect from bands
floor and stacks of
such as the Ramones, Dinosaur, and
Marshalls behind. the typical Friday Night fare at New
York's CBGB. Indeed, the threesome
was able to muster an admirable amount
of noise for such a small lineup, paral-
Cook SDU, I almost forgot I was at lel in my experience only by the now
Middlebury College. In an environ- defunct HuskerDii. Especially fine was The Goo Goo Dolls rock the house at Cook SDU photo by Christina Jaeger
ment where the words Music and The the vocal strength of the singer/guitar-
Dead are rarely seen apart from each ist whose surprisingly wide range was distorted mayhem. through hardcorc versions of Blue with the thrashing crowd. Cole Odell
other, it was a trifle strange to sec two perhaps best appreciated during the In addition to an original set of sat- Oyster Cult's " Don 'l Fear the Reaper" '93 especially enjoyed their set:
raging guitarists nestled neatly between obligatory mellow acoustic section as isfyingly loud and technically tight rock and later something that sounded sus- "Frankly, the Cricketccrs blew my
a barrage of fly ing bodies on the dance the audience joined him in chanting "I tunes, the Goo Goo Dolls also gave piciously like a Human League tune I mind, performing such great originals
floor and stacks of Marshalls behind. want to be James Dean (for a day)" heed to the currently hip trend of cov- remember hearing over and over again as Angel with Acne, as well as a num-
The bass player, a rather small and before turning the tone once again to ering early eighties pop hits, ripping in junior high. As anyone who was ber of cover songs. So what if they did
there Friday night could sec, there is some stuff by The Doors, they more
D-8 and Mischords sing fat tones definitely an audience for alternative than made up for it with a great rendi-
acts such as the Goo Goo Dolls and one tion of Duran Duran's 'Girls on Film,'
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assembled this past Saturday, January one number before launching into their Lost that Lovin' Feeling." They then
19 to perform in a nightclub atmos- own somewhat off-the-wall set. In 1983 concluded their program singing a com- Mead swings to sounds
phere at McCullough. MCAB intro- they started working together here in bination number entitled "Is she really
duced the Mischords, the Fat Tones, Middlebury. They have since toured going out with him?" with the D-8.
of authentic, smoky jazz
the Dissipated-8, and a wayward mit- the Northeast and recently recorded an Jumping down from the stage, the
ten to themixtureof students and towns album. D-8 then began their set with a couple
people gathered in the space, A jazzy air prevailed, though the of traditional favorites. They seuled
lolling a bit on the uptake, repertoire spanned golden oldies and a into a good, solid performance, while by Cristen Brooks Fashioned," and followed it up with
chords gained momentum with the few original parodies written by col- managing to crack up the charmed On Saturday, January 19, Jazz Pi- three more songs: "No More Blues"- a
folksy "Free Man in Paris" and the old league Janice Perry. The engaging audience. The single sparkling glove anist Robert Hallahan, a visiting Mid- bossa nova tunc; a ballad entitled "I
favorite "Up the Ladder." The former playfulness made you want to sing and flashy moves accompanying "Bil- dlebury College Music faculty mem- Thought About You;" and "Falling,
provided a welcome contrast to their along. The humor of such songs as lie Jean" were captivating, in a ridicu- ber for Winter Term, took the stage at Falling." She not only sang, but impro-
typical sounds of delicate harmony. "I'm in Love with Lois Lane" had the lous sort of way. Ben Halpem's staging Mead Chapel for a concert that moved, vised along with the other band mem-
Sarah Gordon '92 and Mila Pavek '92, audience doubled over with laughter. of "Boogie Night" also held that warped grooved, and didn't quit. Jazz, for me, bers, truly using her voice as an instru
back from abroad, visibly stirred the Their energy roared in "You Really appeal, which preceded Jon Rothstein's has always conjured up images of
energy of the group. Got Me" and "I'm on Fire." apparent "fit" during "Superstitions." smoky nightclubs and speakeasies, but
"Teenagerin Love" added adashof The listeners stared bemusedly at Even through the head-rush action the music on Saturday night seemed Jazz Pianist Robert
ceornm 'i9c3 r eplliaeyf eads Dhi-s8 pmaertm wbietrh BEelniz Habaelpth- twhaec koeddd tugnroesu pw itthha t caktecphty rrehlyeathsminsg. obfo o"Dmo, wbno oomn" t hiell uCsotrmateior"n sa,n tdh e" bDoo-8m's, wweolol ds uoift etdh et oc hthaep celle. an lines an^ d warm Hallahan, a visiting
Bell '92 to the hilt. Alums made an From the theme of psychiatric counsel- sound emerged with great projection. It began with the snapping of fin- Middlebury College
appearance for "Teach Your Children," ors, "Shrink my Head," to "God's Gift "Solsbury Hill" and "Tracks of my gers, and the ensemble launched into a Music faculty member
followed by the cool classic "Boy from to Women" and "Rocks in her Bed," Tears" intervened with 'serious' har- version of Cole Porter's "I Concen-
New York City ."All in all, they should the casual spirit washed over the appre- mony, exc lud ing the ch ange of the word trate on You." Alto saxophonist Jim for Winter Term, took
substitute" to Snidero of New York City enthralled
'prostitute" in the the audience with a pure sound that the stage at Mead
latter. seemed suited to the acoustics of Mead.
Chapel for a concert
A Spanish in- He was backed by Hallahan on piano
troduction spiced and Ellen Powell and Steve Wcinert of that moved, grooved,
up their last song, Burlington on acoustic bass and drums. and didn't quit.
during which the The first half of the concert featured
members donned instrumental jazz with solos for all the
oh-so-cool" performers, and highlighted some of
shades. Not sur- Snidero's own com positions. The song ment. The effect was remarkable.
, EdLov "I Can't Get Started (Without You)" Snidero returned for the last two
with newly was an especially exciting piece; at the songs of the nighL "What is This Thing
sideburns end the other band members all stopped Called Love" by Cole Porter was an
thecheesi- while Snidero finished up the song electrifying all-out jam with Snidero,
pair of goggle- himself and then joined him for the Hevelyn. and Weinert all wowing the
like red frames in final note. The song "Olio," a Sonny audience with their solos. Then the
They Ra wlings tune, finished out the set and band said goodbye with a wonderful
wrapped up a night gave Mr. Weinert a chance to show off version of "Every Time We Say
zaniness, talent, his drumming skills. Goodbye," another Cole Porter tune,
camaraderie, and After about a fifteen-minute inter- and we ventured out into the frosty
fun with the "The mission. the band came back, minus night to tell all our lazy friends about
Lion Sleeps To- Snidero. to perform some songs with the amazing concert they'd missed.
night," a great way vocalistGail Hevelyn. Hevelyn started Pristine atmosphère or no, that was
photo by Jamey Brenner to end the evening. off the set with the song "I'm Old some authentic, smoky jazz.
The Fat Tones Inspire the audience at the new student center
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page 10 The Middlebury Campus Thursday), January 24,1991
Thirteen wind players fill Mead with melodious Mozart
by Lisa Horwitz repetition of the same theme. Some
The traditional Concert Series" slight dissonance in the chords, and
crowd of enthusiastic townspeople, as key changes, saved the listener from
well as a student, here or there, once being completely bored. In the third
again filled the pews of Mead Chapel movement, "Adagio," all six of the
on Sunday, January 20 at 4pm, this melody instruments, the clarinets,
time to be delighted by "An Evening of oboes, and basset homs, poppedm and
Mozart's Wind Music."This is the first out with solo parts. The variety of solos
of many concerts featuring Mozart's compensated for the lack of technical
music to be held during 1991, which is difficulty and provided for an elegant
the two hundredth anniversary of his movement.
death. Once again the final movement,
The opening piece, "Overture to "Molto allegro," was characterized by
The Marriage of Figaro," was per- running scales performed at lightening
formed by eight wind instruments: two speed; however, unlike the last piece,
clarinets, two oboes, two bassoons, and all the instruments, except the bass,
two firench homs. Its distinctly Mozar- played the runs in unison. In general,
tian sound of incredibly fast runs and the concert was well received by the
melodious majorchords entertained the audience. The only criticism might be
casual listener. that the conductor took too much time
The "Serenade No. 11 in E-flat for between movements, which made the
winds K. 375" seemed to amuse the already lengthy concert slightly trying
audience as well as the musicians. The by the end.
facial expressions of Daniel McKel- McKelway made his solo debut at
way, first clarinetist, could keep the the Kennedy Center at the âge of nine-
audience enthralled even without the teen, when renowned music critic Paul
music. Under his mastery the clarinet Hume pronounced him "an absolutely
The bassoons churn out Mozart' melodies for conert goers. Staff photo
suddenly becomes a full body instru- stunning virtuoso of the clarinet." He
ment. The musicians could hardly keep The third movement, "Adagio," one continuous flow of sound. In the treacherous runs at Mach 10 speed, has won numerous awards, including
their heads from bopping, while the commenced with languorous clarinet middle of the movement, the melody which, fortunately, these performers the Avery Fisher Career Grant in 1989,
audience was infccted with the urge to and oboe solos. The lack of tonguing changed to a slightly more staccato accomplished with great expertise. the Young Concert Artists International
tap their feet. between notes produced the effect of feel. Some of the secondary parts were The final piece, "Serenade No. 10 Auditions, the Affiliate Artists Audi-
Penn on "Drawing: more lively than the main melody, in B-flat Major for thirteen instruments tions, the Arts Recognition and Talent
which kept the listener from losing K. 361," included the addition of two Search, and the Charles Cinnamon
interest. more horns, a double bass, and two Award for Achievement in the Arts. He
Approaches to seeing." The coarser, harsher sounds of the basset horns (which are long clarinets made his Ne w York debut at age twenty,
fourth movement, "Menuctto," prepare with a saxaphone-like bell at the end). and in 1986 Music America named
the listener for the intense finale. The The additional instruments helped to him "Young Artist of the Year." Re-
by Achat Prabhala activity that they otherwise may not get final "Allegro" rushes by at an unbe- fill the chapel with powerful chords in cently, he has been a guest artist with
Barbara Penn is a visiting professor to do. lievable pace. Here Mozart puts the the first movement, "Largo-Molto al- the New Arts Trio, the Muir, the New
at Middlebury. This winter term, she Campus: Which is ? musicians through the agony of at- legro." The "Menuetto" of the second World String Quartets and numerous
i.v teaching a course entitled Penn: Which is to spend a period of tempting to flawlessly produce his movement consisted of a great deal of festivals.
"Drawing: Approaches to seeing." intense time involved in an activity that "Witnesses..."educates about Ti
Campus: How is it that you came might be unavailable to them other?
to be at Middlebury? wise. Generally there might be pre-
Penn: I was asked tocomc here as requisites or the requirements of their by Lesley Humphreys haul 60 tons of artillery overland in the time to galvanize one side against
Spring 1991 visiting resident artist; own inlendedmajormightbc too rigor- "Witnesses: The Contest for Em- dead of winter. It took them two months another.
which meant that I taught an advanced ous to allow this detour. As a result, the pire in the Champlain Valley" is a to get toBoston, but when they did, the The soldiers' belongings are an-
drawing class, participated in an ad course is open to a wide range of stu- small exhibit depicting the history of Ticonderoga cannon and munitions other compelling part of the exhibit.
vanced seminar for students involved dents in the college community...and Fort Ticonderoga, and is currently on enabled Washington and theContinen- These include a tattered and torn linen
in junior and senior independent art there's a variety of students from dif- view in the upper half of the College's tal Army todriveout the British. Lovell knapsack which, at one time, belonged
work, and gave an on campus lecture ferent departments in the class. The Christian A. Johnson Memorial Gal- has captured the dynamism of the artil- to Benjamin Warner, circa 1775; a
about my own painting and the work majority of the students, in fact, have lery. This art exhibit is unusual in that lery train at the height of its struggle - dangerous-looking knife; a wooden
that I did while I was in residence at never taken a drawing class. itcontains, in addition to fiveoil paint- the line of men, oxen and cannon winds canteen, carefully lettered with the name
Middlebury. It was suggested that I Campus: What is the course really ings, arti facts such as a knapsack, a its way down the middle of the canvas, of its original owner; and an ivory
submit a course proposal for the win- all about? knife, a canteen, and a powderhorn - all and the man with his hand raised to his powderhorn. The horn, in particular, is
ter lenn, and in fact, I will continue Penn: Well, I would say that it is objects which used to belong to the mouth to shout at the bottom empha- fascinating, because someone took
teaching here in the spring term as basically an introduction to drawing, soldiers who lived and fought at Fort sizes the sense of urgency and single- great pains to incise a plan of the fort on
Susan Bocanegra is on leave after and for those who have drawn before, Ticonderoga. purposeness all involved must have its surface. Whoever crafted the dia-
being awarded the Priz dc Rome in more practice in seeing. But also, it is "Ti," or "Tye," as the Fort is affec- felt. gram must have been extremely crea-
scripture for 1991. about issues of creativity and the proc- tionately termed throughout the ex- Durand's The Murder of Miss tive, and extremely bored, to have gone
Campus: Tell us a little about this ess of developing creative thinking. hibit, has a long and varied history. To McCrea is the illustration of an effec- to such trouble. At one point, he carved
winter term course you are teaching. Hopefully by the end of the winter term give you an idea of just how long its tive piece of propaganda circulated the word "French" on it, only to dis-
Penn: I think that a class taught something will click, and as individu- history is, the fort was already in ruins about General Burgoyne during the cover that he had forgotten the letter
during this time can offer a very dif- als, they will have a better idea of what by 1801, when Sarah van Vcchten, a Revolution: Burgoyne claimed that if "N," so he went back and scratched it in
ferent atmosphere. What seemed in- drawing is, and how it relates to their Saratoga schoolgirl, chose to make it he was harassed by Rebel troops, he above.
teresting to me about winter term was personal way of working, and how it the subject of a very finely detailed could not properly control the Indians, "Witnesses" is a truly interesting
that it could allow students a concen- might be a tool of discussion of other needlework, wool petit-point, and silk- and thus could not be held responsible exhibit, and, as the plaque at the door of
trated time frame, in which to do an (continued on page 11) embroidered piece, the first object in for anything thatmighthappen. Shortly the gallery describes, serves to "fur-
the exhibit on the right as you enter the thereafter, an officer's wife was scalped nish our historical imaginations" with
gallery. In 1820, William Ferris Pell (the painting shows Mrs. McCrea being an "iconography of [our] national ori-
purchased the ruins and the garrison dragged off her horse by four stere- gins." It is particularly ironic that this
grounds, with an eye to preserving them otypical 'Indians,' brown-skinned, and show should bp at the gallery now,
and capitalizing upon the American clothed in loincloths and beads), and reminding that this country has
tourist trade. Almost two centuries later, the Rebel Army became sufficiently engaged itseif in war for over two
in 1980, William's great-grandson, enraged to finish off Burgoyne's forces. hundred years, and shows no signs of
Stephen H. P. Pell, began the work of The Murder is a telling example of how changing its patterns of behavior any-
restoring Ti and creating a museum propaganda can be used during war- time in the near future.
collection.
Included in this collection are the
paintings and artifacts which have been
organized into the Johnson exhibit by
Nicholas Wcstbrook, director of Fort
Ticonderoga. Twoof the most interest-
ing paintings are the Noble Train of
Artillery, a 1946 oil on canvas by Tom
Lovell, and The Murder of Miss
McCrea. an oil on board done in 1839
by Asher B. Durand. The former is
aesthetically pleasing, while the latter
has historical significance. The Noble
Train is a realistic, unglamorous ren-
dering of Henry Knox's heroic effort to
get much-needed artillery from Ticon-
deroga to Boston during the Revolu-
fkrt Exhibit educates its viewers abouty Fort Tlcooderogas history.
tion. Knox, a bookseller, and his men
Wll ne photo by Nick Nebolsiru
employed oxen and sledges in order to