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The Daily Gazette
Swarthmore College
Thursday, February 12, 1998
Volume 2, Number 79
NEWS IN BRIEF
1) El Nino: effects
2) Upcoming movies on campus
3) World news roundup
SPORTS IN BRIEF
1) Men’s basketball extends record setting streak
2) Scoreboard
3) Today’s and tomorrow’s events
WEATHER FORECAST
Today: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain possible. High of 55.
Hey, spring break is only three weeks away!
Tonight: A bit less cloudy. Low around 30.
Which means midterms are only two weeks away.
Friday: Should be sunny. High near 50.
NEWS REPORT
1) El Nino: effects
Television weather reports in the United States reveal picture after
picture of flooding in California. A little further from home, the fishing
industry in South America is taking a bath in the warm waters (which
usually aren’t) off their western coast. Sea surface temperatures in the
eastern Pacific are 4-6 degrees higher than normal in the warm spot that is
now larger than the continental United States. The earlier predictions of
unusually warm conditions across the northern tier of the U. S.,
particularly in the Midwest, and excess rain along the west coast and the
Gulf coast also seem to be coming true.
The meteorological effects of El Nino are usually felt for 12 to 18 months.
The economic effects of flood, drought, and forest fire damage may be felt
for much longer. Some positive effects of El Nino include the benefit of
extra rain to normally dry regions, the reduction in Atlantic hurricanes
and their accompanying tornadoes, and some newly stocked fishing areas. A
tuna cannery in American Samoa is overburdened with tuna and must ship its
excess catch to other canneries.
Preventive action such as the cleaning of storm drains when
heavier-than-usual rains are expected can mitigate the effects of El Nino.
Areas affected by drought caused by El Nino can utilize faster-maturing,
drought-tolerant seeds.
Even though the prediction of El Nino has recently become a more exacting
science, it is fallible. El Nino is a major influence, not a determinant.
The increased media attention on El Nino has been responsible for a better
understanding of its effects. The Daily Gazette now ends its part of the
increased media attention.
*****
2) Upcoming movies on campus
SAMBIZANGA Thursday, 2/12 10:00 DuPont
A woman searches for her imprisoned husband just before the 1961 uprising
against the Dutch in Angola. Directed by Sarah Maldoror. (1972: Angola)
CHASING AMY Friday, 2/13 7:30, 10:00 LPAC
After comic book artist Holden falls for lesbian Alyssa, his friendship
with buddy Banky begins to suffer. Writer/director/supporting actor Kevin
Smith (Clerks, Mallrats) caps his New Jersey trilogy. (Romance/comedy, 108
minutes, 1997)
EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU Saturday, 2/14 7:30, 10:00 LPAC
A family of rich New Yorkers from the East Side experiences life, love
and… untrained actors singing. Even director Woody Allen contributes to
this homage to the classic musicals of days past. (Musical comedy, 101
minutes, 1996)
BEETLEJUICE Monday, 2/16 10:00 Kirby
After becoming ghosts, a couple enlists the help of demonic comedian
Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) to help them rid their house of its new
tenants. But Beetlejuice has some plan of his own… Director Tim Burton
flexes his whimsy with some zany visual effects. (Comedy/fantasy, 92
minutes, 1988)
THE STREET FIGHTER Wednesday, 2/18 10:00 Kirby
A tough mercenary (Sonny Chiba) battles the mafia and the yakuza to protect
the daughter of a rich mogul. Originally rated X for violence; not for the
weak of heart. Nothing to do with the Capcom video game. (Martial arts, 91
minutes, 1975)
*****
3) World news roundup
OLYMPIC MEDAL RESULTS
Women’s Super Giant Slalom
Gold Picabo Street United States
Silver Michaela Dorfmeister Austria
Bronze Alexandra Meissnitzer Austria
Men’s 20K Biathlon
Gold Halvard Hanevold Norway
Silver Pier Alberto Carrara Italy
Bronze Aleksei Aidarov Belarus
Men’s Moguls (skiing)
Gold Jonny Moseley United States
Silver Janne Lahtela Finland
Bronze Sami Mustonen Finland
Women’s Moguls
Gold Tae Satoya Japan
Silver Tatjana Mittermayer Germany
Bronze Kari Traa Norway
Women’s 3000m Speed Skating
Gold Gunda Niemann- Stirnemann Germany
Silver Claudia Pechstein Germany
Bronze Anna Friesinger Germany
Women’s Singles Luge
Gold Silke Kraushaar Germany
Silver Barbara Niedernhuber Germany
Bronze Angelika Neuner Austria
US DISMISSES IRAQI OFFER; CONSIDERS MILITARY OPTIONS EVEN DURING OLYMPICS
An Iraqi offer to open eight presidential palaces for limited inspection
has been turned down by the United States. The proposal would have allowed
inspectors under the supervision of representatives of the U.N. Security
Council access to the palaces. President Clinton said that Iraqi leader
Saddam Hussein could not set terms for the inspections. The U.S. regional
commander said that the U.S. troops in the Iraq area would be ready to
strike in about a week, and Washington has also stated that it will
consider military action during the Olympic Games.
IN OTHER NEWS…
Northern Ireland’s largest pro-British party asked the government to remove
Sinn Fein, the political wing of the Irish Republican Army from peace talks
following two recent shootings. … Mohammed al-Fayed, owner of Harrods and
father of Dodi al-Fayed, said that he believes that the death of his son
and Princess Diana of England was the result of a conspiracy. … U.S.
Magistrate Thomas Coffin ruled that, under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the PGA Tour must allow golfer Casey Martin, suffering from crippling
illness, to use a golf cart in competition. … The UPN Network announced
that Scott Adams will produce a “Dilbert” animated TV show set to debut
next season.
*****
SPORTS UPDATE
1) Men’s basketball extends record setting streak
The men’s basketball team dropped their 22nd consecutive game Wednesday
night against Washington 75-55. The Garnet were led by Joe Cully ’00 who
had 12 points and 12 rebounds. Josh McKinley ’01 had 10 points in his debut
as a starter. The men are now 0-20 overall, 0-10 in the Centennial
Conference.
*****
2) Scoreboard
Men’s swimming Swarthmore 116 Washington 88
Women’s swimming Swarthmore 113 Washington 92
Women’s basketball Swarthmore 38 Washington 45
*****
3) Today’s and tomorrow’s contests
TODAY
Badminton travels to Harcum for a 7:00 p.m. match.
Women’s basketball hosts Immaculata at 7:00 p.m.
TOMORROW
Men’s and women’s track and field host a five way meet at 5:00 p.m.
*****
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