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FEATURES OP/ED A & E SPORTS Wyeth serves chicken Google searches for Male Bonding proves they Men’s soccer wins soup for Lawrence souls world domination are worth the hype fourth straight >> page 8 >> page 5 >> page 2 >> page 6 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 THE LAWRENTIAN Vol. CXXVIII, No. 2 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Matriculation Convocation addresses “Innovation through Collaboration” Bridget Donnelly innovation is already an active pur- the general field of public service. Associate News Editor suit within the Lawrence commu- Associate Professor of nity and outlining the steps that Government and Edwin & Ruth The Matriculation Convocation must be taken in order to innovate West Professor of Economics and for Lawrence’s 2010-2011 school at an institution like Lawrence. Social Science Claudena Skran year and 162nd academic year Beck quoted professors from a noted that, within an academic was held Thursday, Sept. 16 in number of disciplines in order to institution, it is often difficult to the newly renovated Lawrence illustrate ways in which innovation reconcile the three major elements Memorial Chapel. is a wholly collaborative and inher- important for innovation: “teach- The Matriculation Address, ently interdisciplinary process. ing and learning, scholarship and delivered annually by President “Thinking inside the box,” said creative work, and service.” Jill Beck, set off this year’s Beck, “is as important as thinking Skran expressed the value in theme of “Innovation through outside the box.” discovering whether these areas Collaboration.” As a testament After her introduction, Beck might be integrated, providing as to the ideals of this theme, the opened the floor to students and an example her scholarly-based address was titled “Expanding faculty members who have used projects in Sierra Leone, in which Student Opportunities in Research, their interests to collaborate with she and her students take scholar- Performance, Public Service and others on innovative projects. ship to the next level, with a clear Joseph Neumann ‘12 explained service-based intent. Environmental Activism” and was Photo by TaraAtkinson shared by both students and mem- the work he did over the summer Sarah Ehlinger ‘11, a geology bers of the faculty. as a part of the recently estab- major, will travel to Sierra Leone cy in the chaos that has become To conclude the address, The convocation began with the lished LU-R1 program, a prototype with Skran this December, with normal for so many.” Associate Professor of History procession of the faculty accom- program that placed eleven stu- this same balance of service and Anthony presented a short clip Monica Rico focused on the idea panied by University Organist dents in advanced research labs scholarship in mind. Ehlinger, from the documentary “Kimbala: of engaged learning, an important Kathrine Handford and an opening with Lawrence alumni this past who plans to examine lead con- Hold On,” filmed by Carolyn aspect to take into consideration poem read by Professor of Music summer. tamination in Sierra Leone school- Armstrong ‘10 and Stephen in an institution of higher learning. Howard Niblock. Assistant Professor of yards, believes that her scholarly Anunson ‘10, which endeavors Rico emphasized that the “best The annual Welcome Week Government and Stephen Edward research can ultimately contribute to present the idea, according to we have to offer” is “our learn- Choir comprised of freshmen Scarff Professor of International to serving the children who may Anthony, that “through art, one ing, our skills and our talents,” vocalists also performed two Affairs Jason Brozek described a be affected by such contamination. can break down the barriers of expressing her concern that the pieces, directed by Associate number of different student proj- Professor of Music Janet education and class.” notion of a “Lawrence Bubble” Professor of Music Phillip Swan ects initiated over the past few Anthony, who has established a Katelin Richter ‘12 expressed often leads both students and fac- and Assistant Professor of Music years to enhance environmental music education program in Haiti, how musical performance could ulty to believe that nothing major Stephen Sieck. Associate Professor engagement throughout the com- provided further examples of col- be integrated into the discipline of can be achieved here. of Music Gene Biringer gave Beck’s munity. laboration between disciplines — economics, providing her student- Rico, however, challenged this formal introduction. Three representatives — two in this case music and public ser- led Lawrence Baroque Ensemble as opinion, reminding the assembly, Beck opened her address by faculty members and one student vice. Following the earthquake in an example of how entrepreneur- “Like every bubble, it disappears explaining the many ways in which — from different academic disci- Haiti, Anthony noted that music ship can expand into the field of with a single touch.” plines were chosen to speak about offers “some semblance of normal- the arts. Students and staff work to curb alcohol abuse Bon Appétit starts year with changes in Amy Sandquist Education Coordinator Paul know how to drink responsibly, prices, hours and new lunch program News Editor Valencic explained that Lawrence’s but I also think there are people participation in the American who may believe they’re drinking Rebecca Carvalho of eco-containers used on cam- College Health Association’s responsibly but aren’t really.” Staff Writer pus, thus reducing our disposable Representatives from National College Health Laker’s presentation explored waste,” said Severance. Kaplan’s Lawrence’s campus life and coun- Assessment in the spring of 2009 different methods of educating panini offerings have also under- seling services staff gathered in Dining service Bon Appétit illuminated some concerns about students about alcohol abuse, gone change in price and content. the Kraemer Room of the Warch begins its second year at Lawrence Lawrence’s drinking culture. a difficult feat that Lawrence “Last year the panini program Campus Center Wednesday, Sept. with some programming changes, Some may assume that has struggled with in the past. consisted of four sandwiches 22, to attend a webinar — an inter- ranging from price and schedule Lawrence’s small size lends to a Cavanagh-Strong, the only student which were basically meat and net meeting that links participants changes to the sale of new items more subdued party environment present at the webinar, stated, “As cheese and not much else. This from different locations — about and the inclusion of a new lunch than those of larger state schools, a whole…[our campus has] con- year, I wanted to implement a true methods for responding to stu- program. but the ACHA-NCHA assessment tinually struggled to successfully panini program. The paninis now dent alcohol abuse. Dining Services General shows that assumption to be implement alcohol programming. “ have quality, authentic ingredients The meeting was organized Manager Julie Severance explained incorrect. The programming has been — the price was raised to reflect around a presentation via confer- that the university and Green “Our women binge drink at a most successful when com- that,” explained Severance. ence phone and PowerPoint deliv- Roots — an initiative at Lawrence little lower rate than the average bined within a holistic health Not only did prices change, ered by Jason Laker, the vice presi- aimed at making the campus more [college student], but our men are initiative. “We try to reach out but the number of items for sale dent of student affairs at San José environmentally friendly — asked binge drinking above average, at in ways that are unconvention- in Kaplan’s Grill and Kate’s Corner State University. Bon Appétit to reduce the number about seven or eight percent high- al,” explained Valencic. “I think Store also differs from last year. While Laker’s presentation of disposables in Kaplan’s. er than average. If [Lawrence is] [Wellness Committee] is one of At Kaplan’s, a chicken, bacon and addressed the obvious health Some students may have not different [from state schools], it’s those approaches.” ranch wrap and two made-to-order risks involved in alcohol abuse noticed that the price of entrées — not a good difference,” Valencic In his talk, Laker emphasized salads were added to the menu. on college campuses, he focused the grilled burgers and sandwiches noted. his opinion that enforcing alcohol There are additional bak- on the importance of understand- — in Kaplan’s Grill was raised by President of Wellness laws and regulations by punishing ery items available for breakfast ing individual campus’s drinking 25 cents. Committee Kelsey Cavanagh- students is not the most effective and throughout the day. Express cultures, educating students about “Collaboratively, we came Strong noted, “I would say that, way to initiate a dialogue about items — the pre-made sandwiches the effects of heavy drinking and up with the idea to discount the in my opinion, there actually is alcohol use. “I want to encour- and salads previously found in organizing engaging activities amount of an entrée by 25 cents if a pretty big drinking scene [at age enforcement [of national and Kaplan’s — are now sold at Kate’s unrelated to drinking or drugs. a guest purchases an eco-contain- Lawrence] on the weekends. I Assistant Director of er. We hope that this incentive will do believe there are people that Counseling Services and Alcohol See Alcohol on page 4 drastically increase the amount See Bon Appétit on page 6 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Hi: 63°F Hi: 66°F Lo: 46°F Lo: 47°F 5-DAY 5-DAY Source: Source: weatherbug.com Chance of rain Mostly sunny WEATHER FORECAST Mostly sunny Mostly sunny Partly cloudy THE LAWRENTIAN 2 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 Male Bonding and Best Coast kick off BBC’s first concert of the year Micah Paisner or her head.