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First Class Mail U.S. Postage PAID Lancaster PA The College Reporter Permit 901 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2014 LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA http://www.the-college-reporter.com VOLUME 51, ISSUE 2 Karmin to perform at Spring concert after selection by students, staff BY SHIRA KIPNEES nouncement and that Karmin will Staff Writer make a very unique concert experi- Last Thursday, March 20, F&M’s ence. Concert Committee announced pop “The day the announcement came duo Karmin as the performing artist out there was a great response on for this year’s Spring concert, which Facebook with students posting will take place Sat., April 5, during about it,” said Piccolo. “We think the week of Spring Arts. Karmin’s sound will make for a great The Committee sent out a survey show, especially since their first full- to students earlier in the year to find length album was actually just re- out the genres of music they would leased a couple days ago. We thought be most interested in seeing per- the timing of the concert would be an formed on campus. While last year’s exciting one for both the band and us survey focused on specific artists’ as students, because there will be a names, this year, the Committee de- lot more, new material to hear.” cided to focus on genres, as members Piccolo’s role as a student liaison believed it created some confusion photo courtesy of karminmusic.com on the Concert Committee included if the artists listed were not avail- Karmin, a pop duo, will perform at this year’s Spring concert. Karmin was working with Kennedy and other chosen because it matched F&M’s financial concerns and student interest. able or otherwise unable to come members of the school’s staff to pick to campus. This year, the survey re- tor of College programs. “Much like “Karmin has always been on the both the artist and date for the con- vealed that pop is the most popular the Matt and Kim concert last year, list of artists that we have wanted to cert, coming up with public relations genre on campus. The Committee we know that anyone who attends bring to campus, and [we] feel like strategies, and bringing together then pursued artists that would be will have a great live show experi- this is a great opportunity for anoth- volunteersto help out the day of the a match for F&M’s campus, both ence — and at $10 per ticket, we er awesome show for our students,” concert. financially and with respect to their hope a lot of people take us up on Kennedy said. “While much of what we do is availability. that.” Anne Piccolo ’15, a student liai- behind the scenes, the concert “Ultimately, we landed Karmin Other artists in the running for this son on the Concert Committee, said wouldn’t be able to happen without and are really excited about this year’s Spring concert were John Leg- she believes the campus community show,” said Kelly Kennedy, direc- end, The Roots, and Jason Derulo. has been very excited over the an- see CONCERT, page 2 F&M announces Martin as new provost, Anti-sexual assault group changes name, dean of the faculty, to succeed Karlesky disaffiliates from national organization BY STEVEN VIERA who served as provost from 2006 un- BY LILA EPSTEIN any negative or condemning connota- News Editor til 2013, when she left the office to Senior Staff tion, and promoted the sense that the The College announced last week conduct research and return to teach- The organization formerly known men in the group were unified in their that Joel Martin, vice provost for aca- ing. as 1 in 4, a men’s group dedicated to efforts against sexual assault.” demic personnel and dean of the fac- In order to find a permanent re- preventing sexual assault on campus, By transitioning to a new name, ulty at University of Massachusetts, placement for Steiner, an advisory has changed its name to Men United MUASA is also becoming indepen- Amherst, will become F&M’s new search committee was formed, head- Against Sexual Assault (MUASA). dent from the national organization provost and dean of the faculty, start- ed by Lisa Gasbarrone, professor of According to Mike D’Antonio of 1 in 4 with which they were previ- ing this Summer. During the 1980s French and chair of the International ’15, president of MUASA, the ously affiliated.“We wanted to refo- and 90s, Martin served as a professor Studies program. Dan Porterfield, name was changed because it refer- cus our efforts, and we wanted to be and, eventually, department chair of President of the College, thanked her enced a negative statistic while the independent so we weren’t tied to a the religious studies department here and other members of the selection group was trying to spread a positive national organized that controlled the at F&M. process in an address to faculty and message. way we gave presentations, controlled Currently, Joseph Karlesky, the staff. “Before the name was 1 in 4, which the way we communicated with the John C. and Katherine S. Kunkel pro- Martin’s selection as provost was an old statistic from the last few campus,” said Mark T. Harmon- fessor of government, serves as the comes after major changes to years that 1 in 4 college-aged wom- Vaught ’15, vice-president of MUA- interim provost and dean of the facul- F&M’s administration as there en will be a victim of sexual assault SA. “Our visions are a little differ- ty, a position he has held for one year. have been several appointments to or rape,” D’Antonio said. “We were ent, although our goals are the same, Karlesky succeeded Ann Steiner, the looking to change the name to some- Shirley Watkins professor of classics, see PROVOST, page 2 thing that was easy to say, didn’t bear see DISAFFILIATION, page 3 Inside this week’s issue ... Opinion & Editorial Arts & Entertainment “Someday, my prince Noah highlights genius of director will come?” through wide range of themes PAGE 5 PAGE 8 Campus Life Sports Students share their experiences Katie Grant ’15 represents teaching in Ghana F&M at swimming NCAAs PAGE 5 PAGE 11 Page 2 News The College Reporter Viera’s Crime Watch Concert: Karmin touring to promote album Thursday, Mar. 20 — The Department release, tickets on sale to students next week of Public Safety (DPS) was informed of domestic violence that had been oc- continued from page 1 across the country for the tour. curring since Oct. 2012 between two numerous student volunteers help- Doors open for the concert at students. ing out on the day of, and we’re 8:00 p.m., April 5 at the Alumni Friday, Mar. 21, 12:28 pm. — DPS lucky to have had another great Sports & Fitness Center (ASFC). was informed of vandalism to the first year of support,” Piccolo said. F&M alumnus Maxx Flair will be and second floors of 608 College Hill. Previous concerts have fea- the opening act, and student DJ Friday, Mar. 21, 11:00 p.m. — There tured artists such as indie rock Aaron Velasquez ’14 will be per- was a noise complaint at Phi Kappa duo Matt & Kim, rapper Lupe Fi- forming pre-show to get the energy Tau. DPS and Lancaster City Bureau asco, pop band Cobra Starship, and up. of Police (LCBP) responded; the students then turned their music others. Tickets for the F&M concert are down and moved the party inside. In the past, Karmin has collabo- currently on sale at the Box Of- Friday, Mar. 21, 11:00 p.m. — An odor of marijuana was report- rated with artists such as Big Time fice in the Roschel Performing Arts ed in Thomas Hall. DPS responded and confiscated marijuana and Rush and the Jonas Brothers. The Center and will continue to be on alcohol. duo achieved notoriety for the cov- sale next week, through Friday, Saturday, Mar. 22, 12:43 a.m. — DPS responded to a call that a male ers of songs such as Chris Brown’s when the Box Office closes. Tick- and female were arguing at 625 College Hill. Both were separated and “Look at Me Now,” Nicki Minaj’s ets can be purchased using cash or sent on their way. “Super Bass,” Drake’s “Started credit and will also be sold at the Saturday, Mar. 22, 5:34 a.m. — DPS responded to a report of a student from the Bottom,” and others. door of the show starting at 8:00 unconscious in the first floor bathroom of Thomas Hall. The student Currently, Karmin is on tour to p.m. for cash only. was transported to Lancaster Regional Medical Center (LRMC). promote its debut album, Pulses, re- Saturday, Mar. 22, 2:30 p.m. — DPS was informed of damage to leased March 25, and featuring the Junior Shira Kipnees is a staff writ- a student’s laptop in Bonchek College House. The student said that hit singles “Acapella” and “I Want er. Her email is skipnees@fandm. somebody had poured water on it. it All.” Concerts are scheduled edu. Saturday, Mar. 22, 3:10 p.m. — An employee of the College report- ed that students were calling her derogatory names. An investigation Provost: After teaching, leadership roles by DPS followed. at other schools, Martin returns to F&M Saturday, Mar. 22, 4:59 p.m. — DPS responded to a large, unauthor- ized gathering outside Chi Phi.