The College has decided that more than 1,000 student-owned halogen lamps must be removed from residence halls before Fall term, raising questions about whether the Office of Residential Life will be able to adequately light students' dim dorm rooms. Many halogen lamps can become dangerously hot, reaching temperatures up to 1,200 degrees farenheit.
President of the Class of 2000 Peter Cataldo said one of his greatest priorities is giving back to society -- whether by organizing the Freshman Council or improving recycling programs as part of the environmental club. "I want to do what I can to change the way things are in the environment, society and in the lives of both people and animals," he said. Cataldo said he ran for freshman class president precisely because of these motives. "I consider myself so fortunate to be able to attend a college surrounded by remarkable students and great resources," he said.
More than 1,000 people crowded into Spaulding Auditorium and overflow areas last night to hear Harvard University Professor Cornel West, the keynote speaker for the College's celebration of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. West discussed racism in America, self-segregation, leadership and humanity. A scholar, philosopher and activist, West currently teaches Afro-American studies and philosophy of religion at Harvard. Throughout his speech, West emphasized the need for a realization that the evils of inequity are still a problem in America today. "What's most frightening for me at this present moment is when people say that things are okay," West said. But West said things are "not okay" because this is a "ghastly and horrendous century that we live in." The realization of this problem begins with individuals' consciences, he said. People should struggle with their consciences, because there are always societal ills that should not be forgotten. "If we reach a point where we are completely satisfied with ourselves, then something is wrong," he said. One problem he noted is "racial purity," the belief among many people in America that they can be utterly free of racist conceptions.
"Tharp!," a program featuring choreographer Twyla Tharp and her 14-member troupe, dazzled audience members for two performances this weekend at the Moore Theater in the Hopkins Center. With their graceful pirouettes, stunning lifts and sensual dancing, "Tharp!" dancers seemed to ooze talent, while completing extremely physically-challenging choreography. Tharp's newly-formed dance troupe fought a continuing battle between classicism and romanticism, ballet and modern dance, in premiering their three new works: "66," "Heroes" and "Sweet Fields." "66," Tharp's interpretation of the fabled highway set to bachelor-pad music by Juan Garcia Esquivel and others, opened the performance.
Mummenschanz, the celebrated visual theatre trio entertained both young and old last night at the Moore Theater in the Hopkins Center with a combination of mime, dance, puppetry and visual trickery. Founded in the early 1970's, Mummenschanz has appeared throughout the Americas, Europe, the former Soviet Union, Japan and Israel.
Sold-out crowd will greet troupe at Hop
Safety and Security is filing a report with West Point Academy after two of its rugby players allegedly attempted to break into a room on the second floor of Mid-Fayerweather early Monday morning, according to Safety and Security Crime Prevention Officer Rebel Roberts. Area Coordinator in the Fayerweather Cluster Shefali Shah '97 said a freshman woman, who wished to remain anonymous, and her roommate were followed home from Alpha Delta fraternity by two West Point cadets at about 2:30 a.m.
Dizzy from orientation, freshmen settle into new routine of classes, fall football games and 'Disneyworld'