Don't miss Dr. Berkowitz's lecture and discussion "Consent and Coercion," which will address sexual relations between college men and women. Working primarily with colleges and universities, Dr. Berkowitz is famous for his innovative method in raising awareness of sexual assault on college campuses. He will argue that men and women must both take responsibility for sexual assault, but in different ways. Dr. Berkowitz will present guidelines for relationships in which sexual activity is mutual, uncoerced and consenting. This lecture will be sure to stimulate some interesting discussion on an issue that affects us all. (Wed., Nov. 3 at 8 p.m., Octagon. No admission charge.)

Looking for a substance-free Friday night of fun? Look no further than Marsh House! The members of Marsh House will be sponsering two events this Friday night: Open Mic Night will begin at 10 p.m., to be followed by a Hip-Hop Party which will last well into the early morning hours. So grab a couple of friends and head to Marsh! (Fri., Nov. 5 at 10 p.m., Marsh House. No admission charge.)

Tired of the same old Amherst party scene? Is the cold weather starting to get you down? Well grab your loincloth and head to Mount Holyoke's Jungle Boogie! Express your wild side as you get down to today's most popular hits. (Fri., Nov. 6 at 10 p.m., Great Room, Blanchard Student Center, Mount Holyoke. $2 admission; $1.50 with costume.)

This Sunday, watch out for a panel entitled "First-Person Stories About the Impact of War and Healing from the Pain of War" in conjunction with the current "The Pain of War" exhibit at Mead Art Museum. The particpants will focus on the effect of past wars and the current war in Iraq, on military personnel, on their families and on American society. (Sun., Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., Cole Assembly Room. No admission charge.)

Editors' DVD Release of the Week

"Shrek-2" is coming to DVD on Nov. 5! "Shrek 2" is the hilarious sequel to "Shrek," in which the loveable ogre finally gets his beautiful happily-ever-after. "Shrek 2" is evidence that not all sequels fail miserably. The movie is absolutely hilarious and will leave you laughing until you cry. The plot is nothing short of brilliantly original. Shrek must work against an evil fairy godmother and a vapid and arrogant Prince Charming before he is reunited with his stunning bride Princess Fiona. Throw in some spectatular animation and a quirky cast of characters including the cutest feline assassin (voiced by Antonio Banderas) you have ever seen and you have yourself one of the best sequels to date. The addition of Banderas gives a boost to the film and Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy are both very funny once again. Dreamworks has outdone itself. Reserve your copy before it sells out!