Volume
92
Number
1


April 18, 1997

Chimes
Founded in 1906

Editor
Dorina Lazo

Assistant Editor
Laurel Girvan

News
Jessica Hillstrom
Katherine Fick

Opinions
David Baxter

Features
Sarah Potter

Arts & Entertainment
Peter LaGrand

Sports
Dorina Lazo

Photography Editor
Christine Swenson

Photography Staff
Brett Budde
Dave DeHaan
Nate Lugan
Brent Nieuwenhuis
Andrew Weeber

Graphics Editor
Maggie Gallerini

Copy Editor
Sara Korber

Business Manager
Jason Coleman

Calendar & Announcements Sean Jennings

Advertising
Ella White-Stephens

Staff Writers
Claire Basney Nathan Swanson
Erica Smith Katherine Fick
Matt Post Damon Stephens
Andrew Samuel Megan Davis
Jennifer Stafford EJ Feddes
Trish VanderKoot Jodi Weiland
Sara Zuiderveen Rachel Wassaner
Katerine Cummings Becky Watkins
Alicia Vanderbill Caelea Armstrong

Mentor
Don Hettinga

Web Page
Jeremy Kooistra

Chimes is the Calvin College student newpaper published weekly September through May under the auspices of the student senate under the auspices of the communications board under the auspices of the Board of Trustees under the auspices of the Synod of the Christian Reformed Church under the auspices of God. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the student body faculty or administration. Subscriptions are available for $15.00 per year. Address correspondence to Chimes:Calvin College Grand Rapids MI. 49546 or e-mail: chimes@calvin.edu. The Chimes' telephone number is (616)957-7031.

NEW STAFF FOR 97-98


EDITORIAL & LETTERS


NEWS

  • OGONIS' STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE
    "'I am not a prophet of doom, but I am a prophet of peace and prosperity,' said Noble Obani-Nwibari, a political refugee and environmental activist from Nigeria..."
  • IGNORING WAR AND PEACE
    "Speaking to a full house in the Gezon Auditorium on Monday evening, Senator Mark Hatfield of Oregon showed why he has been so effective in the realm of politics..."
  • DANCE GUILD SHOW A "THRILLER"
    "Anyone leaving tonight’s Dance Guild performance will probably have the urge to hum the tune, "I’ve Had the Time of My Life" after witnessing the "embodied cool" the posters promise..."
  • NOT JUST POLITICS AS USUAL
    "While the reputation of most politicians is unfavorable, one outstanding Christian public servant who has made an impact on the Calvin Community is Paul B. Henry..."
  • LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS - OH MY!
    "Kenya interim promises adventure..."
  • STUDENT SENATE MANDATES SPRING CLEANING
    "A new set of guidelines concerning posters on campus has been passed by the Student Senate and is up for approval by the Faculty Senate on May 5..."
  • SLENK GOES OUT WITH A DANCE
    "Marking the end of the 16-year career of Music Director Howard Slenk, the Calvin College Oratorio Society performed the opera Elijah with a broad array of costumes, dancing and music on April 3 to 5..."
  • THE WILD WEST INVADES THE HEKMAN LIBRARY
    "Diaries of 'Kit' Carson, Lewis and Clark, missionaries, and fur trappers are now found in the comfort of the Hekman Library..."


OPINIONS
FEATURES

  • DRESSING UP NUDE POTS

  • "Stark. White. She stands naked under the spotlight waiting patiently for someone to choose her and dress her up. She longs for color, for design, for love..."

  • FATAL CULT RAISES PROBING QUESTIONS

  • "After 39 Heaven's Gate cult members ranging in age from 20 to 72 committed suicide on March 26, the world was left asking why, not to mention who, what, when, where and how..."

  • CULTURE SHOCK

  • "A semester in Spain, an education in diversity..."

  • BAND HIKES VOLCANO ON WEST COAST TOUR

  • "Instead of escaping the winter blues in a tropical island setting during Spring Break, the Calvin Band toured all over Washington State and British Columbia, performing eleven concerts..."

  • BETTER LIVING

  • with Jennifer Stafford


ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

  • INDIGO AND INDIGENOUS: DOUBLE-FOLKALICIOUS

  • "Not often is a night without faults and not often does a night excede expectations, but the recent Indigo Girls show came close..."

  • ELIJAH: NOT YOUR FATHER'S OPERA

  • "A 114-voice chorus, a 40-piece orchestra, nine dancers, 30-member angel chorus, four professional musicians, and a staff of brilliant directors tightly wove together a colorfully dramatic interpretation of the Old Testament..."

  • JOHN LINELL PREFERS DRYWALL

  • An interview with They Might Be Giants


SPORTS
  • INTENSITY BUILDS, SPORTS FANS DROOP

  • "The Chicago Bulls are considered invincible at home. In another era teams feared going into the Boston Garden to face Bird’s Celtics. The Duke Blue Devils, have their Cameron Crazies. But what do Calvin opponents have to fear when they come here to face one of our sports teams?"

  • BASEBALL THROWS OUT FIRST PITCH

  • "The Calvin College baseball team has been fighting the good fight; battling in the trenches for a chance to go to the MIAA championship..."

  • SOFTBALL SWINGS INTO ACTION

  • "Calvin’s Varsity Softball team has gotten off to a solid start this spring. Coming off of last season’s 22-16 record, the Lady Knights are 12-9 and looking for a shot at the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association title..."