This sequel flunks screen test
Few films have less deserved
to be made than “Police
Academy II,” the latest lesson
in Hollywood sequel-mania.
The idea behind this sequel is
that the Academy graduates join
the real force, in the worst sec
tion of the city. A scheming
lieutenant figures that if the
rookies fail, then he can become
the new captain. Good guys and
bad guys neatly established, the
boredom begins.
As expected, the recruits are
just as incompetent as ever. We
see their handiwork in a
preparatory gag — a chaotic gun
battle in a (surprise) chandalier
shop. Their real mission,
however, is to track down a
barely comprehensible
psychotic gangleader, the only
funny character in the picture.
Obviously, he was stealing all
the scenes and the good guys
couldn't have that.
Although most of the cast
from the first film is here, there
is an entirely new creative staff
(I use the word “creative” with
more than a little hesitation).
The screenplay, by Barry Blaus
tein and David Sheffield, is lit
tle more than a role call of tired
cliches and stupid gags.
Director Jerry Paris, a veteran
TV director with eight motion
pictures behind him, directs as
if he’s never put a show
together before. Scenes drag on,
jokes peter out before their con
clusion and gags lose potency
from dull handling.
Only a couple of perfor
mances show any spark. Bob
Goldthwait, who plays the
crazy gangleader Zeb, brings
some laughs to this lifeless film.
No one else is able to overcome
the triteness of their characters.
Even the likable Steve Gutt
neberg and obviously talented
Michael Winslow expend their
energies to no avail. Their ef
forts are undercut by an unfun
ny screenplay and inept
direction.
There isn’t any reason for
anyone to ever see “Police
Academy II.” If there was
anything funny about this se
quel, it’s been lost.
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Scientist to speak on nuclear peace
Kostas Tsipis
Kostas Tsipis of the
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology will speak on “Nuclear
Peace” tonight in Geology 150.
Tsipis is the inaugural speaker in
the University Arms Control
Forum's newly established
Distinguished Lectureship.
A prominent member of the
Union of Concerned Scientists,
Tsipis is director of MIT’s Program
in Science and Technology for In
ternational Security. He has made
frequent appearances on national
television and radio to discuss arms
control and peace.
“The appearance here of Tsipis
will signify a new stage of growth
for our organization," says biology
Professor Peter O'Day, chair of the
group. The forum was founded in
1980 as the Faculty Arms Control
Forum.
Eugene artist Lotte Streisinger
will present one of her recent works
to Biology Professor Aaron Novick,
initial recipient of the Arms Control
Peace Award. Streisinger is the
widow of Biology Professor George
Streisinger, who was actively in
volved in the peace movement until
his death in August of last year.
Admission to Tsipis' talk,
scheduled for 8 p.m., is $2, and $1
for students and senior citizens.
Tsipis will also speak at a physics
colloquium on Thursday.
Jacobsen honored
by sorority system
for achievements
Geraldine Ferraro may have been Ms.
magazine’s choice for Woman of the Year last
January, but she has nothing on Linda Jacobsen.
Jacobsen, a University accounting senior,
was selected as Greek Woman of the Year by the
Panhellenic Council earlier this month.
Lauded for her near straight-A grade point
average and her involvement in extracurricular
activities, the former president of Kappa Kappa
Gamma was chosen from a field of 11 nominees
— one from each sorority.
Jacobsen received a plaque for her ac
complishments during the annual all-sorority
scholarship brunch May 4.
Two University sororities also were honored
for excellence in education. Delta Delta Delta was
recognized for compiling the best scholastic
record — a B average for three terms from spring
1984 through winter 1985.
Most improved academic honors went to
Alpha Delta Pi, which raised its scholastic rank
ing from 11th to sixth among University
sororities.
“People stereotype the Greek system and
don’t think we emphasize academics, but we
do," Jacobsen said.
Jacobsen has a 3.92 cumulative GPA and a
4.0 in accounting courses. She also is a member
of Beta Alpha Psi, the accounting honorary; Beta
Gamma Sigma, a business honorary; Druids, a
junior honorary; and Mortar Board, a senior
honorary.
Within her sorority, Jacobsen has held offices
of pledge trainer and president.
“It has been traditional within the Greek
system to emphasize social activities at the ex
pense of scholarship,” said Shirley Wilson, dean
of students. “Social activities are important, but
you have to achieve a balance.”
Wilson said she has been concerned about
statistics showing that the Greek GPA has fallen
below the all-school average, and she is pleased
that the Greeks are placing more emphasis on
academics this year.
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