People scurrying here and there, papers being shuffled about, readers mumbling unintelligible verse to themselves as they sip coffee.
Friday night's sold out concert, featuring Big Head Todd and the Monsters, the Dave Matthews Band, and opening act Ugly Americans, drew masses of excited students who enthusiastically welcomed the bands. The Dave Matthews Band was the undisputed favorite with the audience. The band succeeded in turning a mellow, politely responsive crowd into a bunch of wild, crazed fans who ruthlessly squeezed their way toward the stage in hopes of a better view. "Our energy comes from playing live," said violinist Boyd Tinsley in an interview last week, and the band definitely lived up to this promise. Tinsley stole the show with his astounding fiddle playing, and his frequent jam sessions with guitarist/lead vocalist Dave Matthews gave the performance a feeling of spontaneity. "Boyd Tinsley was amazing.
In a speech yesterday, Biology Professor Robert Pollack of Columbia University used metaphors to explain the structure and function of DNA in terms more easily understandable by the general public. Pollack also discussed some of the ethical concerns related to DNA research and genetics but did not take a particular stand on the issues, which he said he will do in the seminars he will lead today. Pollack described deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as a book -- or a chemical text -- made up of letters, words and sentences.
Vladimir Lukin, ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United States, said democracy will eventually come to Russia, but not without hardship. "We must be patient.
In a talk that won an annual speech contest yesterday, Chris Powers '94 gave a moving account of his battle with cancer and encouraged College students to take advantage of life and its opportunities. Powers tied with Jennifer Kim '94 for first prize in the annual Barge Oratorical Contest for seniors last night in Dartmouth Hall. More than 70 students listened to eight finalists speak about their life experiences and controversial issues such as interracial dating and deteriorating American morals during the annual fall speech contest held in Dartmouth Hall. The speech contest is comprised of two different competitions -- the Class of 1866 Oratorical Contest for sophomores and juniors and the Barge Oratorical Contest for seniors.
Pizza restaurant shuts due to management, personal woes